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County, PUD discuss Columbia River Treaty

BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – Pend Oreille County commissioners met with PUD commissioners Monday, Nov. 4 at the county courthouse in Newport to discuss the Columbia River Treaty.

The Columbia River Treaty is a treaty between Canada and the U.S. to reduce flooding and support hydropower generation. The treaty was implemented in 1964.

While there is no end date for the treaty, it can be unilaterally changed or stopped with 10 year’s notice in 2014.

Discussions have been taking place throughout the Northwest to decide what to do with the treaty, which, among other things, requires U.S. interests to pay a Canadian entitlement. The entitlement isn’t money, but takes the form of electricity generated in the U.S. and sent to Canada. The Bonneville Power Administration estimates the U.S. provides electricity valued between $250 million and $350 million each year in Canadian entitlements.

In Pend Oreille County, it does SEE PUD, 2A

Community honors veterans throughout week Veterans Day is Monday, Nov. 11

BY MICHELLE NEDVED OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – Veterans Day is Monday, Nov. 11, and services are planned throughout Pend Oreille and Bonner counties.

Members of the American Legion Post 217 at Cusick and VFW Post 5673 will put up flags at the Newport Cemetery Monday, Nov. 11, at 8 a.m. Local Boy Scout troops will help with the

ceremony, held at 11 a.m.

If there are enough old flags to be disposed of, there will be a flag burning ceremony. Flags will be taken down at 3 p.m.

A dinner is set for Monday, Nov. 11, at 6 p.m., at the Cusick American Legion Hall, open to all veterans.

A Veterans Day assembly is set for Cusick High School Wednesday, Nov. 6, from 9:45-10:45 a.m. All veterans are welcome.

The Veterans of Foreign Wars SEE VETERANS, 9A

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The Capitol tree arrives in Newport as thousands surround the tree to touch, feel and smell the 88 foot tall Engelmann Spruce, Friday, Nov. 1, that will stand as a symbol for the American people in front of the Capitol Building in Washington D.C. for the holiday season.

Capitol tree stands as beacon

BY DESIREÉ HOOD OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – More than 400 people traveled off the paved roads Friday, Nov. 1, in Pend Oreille County, to see the cutting of The People’s Tree, selected from the Newport/Sullivan Lake Ranger

District to adorn the West Lawn of the Capitol Building in Washington D.C. for the upcoming holiday season. This was just the beginning of a day-long celebration that ended with thousands gathering in the streets of Newport.

Franklin Pemberton, Forest Service public affairs officer, said

there are two trees that stand in Washington D.C. throughout the holiday season, one from the Park Service to adorn the White House and The People’s Tree, cut from the Colville National Forest to sit on the west lawn of the Capitol Building.

Pemberton used to work in the

nation’s capital for the Forest Service and he said it was amazing how far the tree is visible and how many people gravitate toward the Capitol Building.

“It’s a beacon of light across the National Mall,” Pemberton said.

“You can see it, it’s really neat.”

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PUD plans $15 million fish ladder Target species moved to Ione by truck

FERC stated during the relicensing that certain projects have to be completed throughout the operating term of Box Canyon to combat issues such as fish passage and dissolved gases in the river.

“In our license, there is a section of it called prescription for fish waves,” Buckley said. “In that, it says you need to provide safe and timely fish passage.”

The new fish ladder will be made out of concrete and steel and is anticipated to last more than 50 years.

“Then you need to look at it for structural integrity,” Buckley said.

The money being used to build the ladder will come from the Box Canyon protection, mitigation and enhancement fund.

BY DESIREÉ HOOD OF THE MINER

IONE – The Pend Oreille Public Utility District will build a fish ladder estimated to cost more than $15 million at Box Canyon Dam as part of its commitment to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for relicensing the hydroelectric project.

“It’s part of our license requirements,” said Patrick Buckley, PUD Natural Resources Manager. “We are to provide fish passage around the dam.”

The design should be complete in early 2014 and then the PUD can get the necessary permits. Construction should start in 2015 and is estimated to take less than a year.

The trap and haul fish ladder will help three native species of fish be relocated from below the dam in Boundary pool to the Ione area upstream.

The fish ladder serves as a way to move the fish around Box Canyon, and in the future, the PUD may have to find a way to return the fish safely back to Boundary pool.

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Box Canyon Dam will have a new look when a fish ladder is added to the rock point next to the turbines.

The illustration shows the ladder placement in reference to the dam and will allow fish passage for Westslope cutthroat trout, Bull trout and Mountain whitefish from four to 24 inches in size.

|| Late surge in ballots brings turnout over 40 percent

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You can see complete results on The Miner’s website at http://pendoreillerivervalley.com.

NEWPORT – With one day to go, there have been 3,408 Pend Oreille County ballots returned in the general election, including 630 that came in Monday, Nov. 4.

That represents a 41 percent return, according to Pend Oreille County Auditor Marianne Nichols.

“Statewide, they’re hoping for 51 percent,” she said Monday.

She expected a big return Tuesday as well, which could put the county at around the 50 percent mark.

The election wrapped up Tuesday, Nov. 5.

PUD discusses budget NEWPORT – The Pend Oreille Public Utility District held a budget hearing for the 2014 year at the PUD board meeting Tuesday, Nov. 6, discussing a rate increase, fiber project over run and other issues related to the preliminary budget provided by the staff.

No members of the community were present during the budget hearing part of the meeting.

Also discussed was the $5 million over run for the CNS fiber to the premise project.

Fish studies by the PUD The PUD has spent time netting

and tagging fish to study what their patterns were in Boundary pool.

They caught the fish as well and put radio transmitters into the abdominal cavity of fish. Those receivers were read by 17 antennas placed around Boundary pool and at the bottom of Box. They found that the fish passed by the “rock point” off to the side of the turbines the most frequently, making it a good place to put in the ladder.

“The biological data support the fact the fish go by that point and that rock point happens to be stable material in which to locate a concrete fish ladder. It is a good combination,” Buckley said.

The three species of fish include Westslope cutthroat trout, Bull trout and Mountain whitefish.

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PUD General Manager John Jordan said the current overrun is close to $4 million.

He said with other fees and issues, the over run should not exceed $5.25 million.

This money will be borrowed from the Box Canyon Dam maintenance fund to be repaid over a long-term loan by CNS. The total CNS budget will be discussed at the next PUD board meeting, Tuesday, Nov. 19. It will be adopted as part of the PUD budget.

The 2014 budget will be adopted during the board meeting Tuesday, Dec. 3.

The PUD board does not usually formally adopt a rate increase until the spring.

Newport Food Bank holds open house NEWPORT – Newport Food Bank will be having an open house Wednesday, Nov. 13, from 2-5 p.m. Everyone is welcome to come meet and greet the new Food Bank Manager and tour the facility.

Since its relocation one year ago, volunteers have been working hard to create a space with organization, easy access for clients, and more parking, volunteers, said Tamra Smrekar.

She retired in October and Melanie Kincheloe has taken on the position.

The food bank would like to thank local businesses that gave donations that have aided in a smooth transition to the new location.

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take the form of money, about $742,000 to $1.3 million dollars annually, depending on the price of electricity, according to Kimberly Gentle, who was recently hired as the PUD’s enterprise risk manager.

The PUD buys power from the Bonneville Power Association for the Ponderay Newsprint mill. The mill pays the full cost of the power.

Gentle has been involved with some of the talks led by the BPA, which have been ongoing for months. The talks have been complicated and not transparent, with entities broken down into sub groups, she said, representing power generation, the tribes and agriculture-transportation. There is talk of adding an ecosystem component for the first time. That could include improving fish runs and if it does, it could have a significant cost, she said.

“All Canada has to say is we want our fish back and it would be a treaty matter,” she said.

While there would be some impact on Pend Oreille County, far larger impacts would be felt elsewhere, including Ferry County.

Ferry County buys all its power from the BPA, while Pend Oreille County receives power through their Box Canyon project and from Boundary dam project at cost.

Gentle said there is a feeling among U.S. interests that the U.S. pays too much in Canadian entitlements. On the Canadian side, the revenue generated from U.S. power supports provincial government, so there isn’t much appetite to reduce the entitlements.

At any rate, Gentle said the process is mostly complete. The next step is in the federal government’s

SeaPerch club coordinated

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Pend Oreille County commissioner Karen Skoog makes a point during a discussion with PUD commissioners Monday, Nov. 4. Pictured are county commission chairman Mike Manus, Skoog, county commissioner Steve Kiss and PUD commissioner Rick Larson. Also in attendance, but not pictured were PUD commissioner Dan Peterson, PUD enterprise risk manager Kim Gentle, and PUD commissioner Curt Knapp.

hand, specifically the State Department, which will conduct the final negotiations with Canada. They will take into account recommendations made by BPA and others, but in the end it will come down to the two governments negotiating.

County Commissioner Karen Skoog urged the PUD and other government entities to use a concept called “coordination” to make sure their interests are represented.

According to Skoog, federal and state law requires state and federal agencies to “coordinate” with local governments when they implement policies that affect them.

“Coordination is a process where people have a voice,” she said. She said state and federal agencies may not want to listen to local governments, but through “coordination,” they are required to significantly coordinate their actions with the local governments. Local governments have a right to be involved

in the process, she said. “They don’t want us there, but it is our job.”

That means more than reading or listening to public comments, she said.

County commission chairman Mike Manus agreed with Skoog that coordination is a viable strategy.

Peterson asked what the county wanted out of the process that hadn’t been addressed.

Skoog said food security, water availability and power rates were all things that had the potential to impact people in Pend Oreille County. She said she didn’t like the idea of a foreign government telling the U.S. what to do with domestic policy.

Peterson said coordination would not have changed anything regarding the treaty, which is about to go to the State Department in December.

GEAR UP will need at least two parents or adult mentors to take the training for the program and a solid commitment from members and mentors. Donations will be accepted to get kids by bus to local facilities to use their pools for practice runs. They also need a 50-gallon trashcan and a 100-plus-gallon watering trough. Contact bettygardner@ sd83.org or call her at 208-4481211 ext. 7144 for more information or to offer your help.

The grant provides 10 student kits, one teacher’s toolbox and training for mentors. The SeaPerch Program provides students with the opportunity to learn about robotics, engineering, science, and mathematics (STEM) while building an underwater ROV as part of a science and engineering technology curriculum. Throughout the project, students will learn engineering concepts, problem solving, teamwork, and technical applications.

Building a SeaPerch ROV teaches basic skills in ship and submarine design and encourages students to explore naval architecture and marine and ocean engineering principles.

It also teaches basic science and engineering concepts, tool safety and technical procedures.

Students learn important engineering and design skills and are exposed to all the exciting careers that are possible in naval architecture and naval, ocean, and marine engineering.

PRIEST RIVER – Priest River students will soon have the chance to build underwater robots when a SeaPerch club is formed, administered by the GEAR UP service group for junior high and high school students in Priest River.

SeaPerch is an innovative underwater robotics program that equips teachers and students with the resources they need to build an underwater Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV). Students build the ROV from a kit comprised of low-cost, easily accessible parts, following a curriculum that teaches basic engineering and science concepts with a marine engineering theme.

There will be up to 10 teams of three students each. The first year Seaperch members will follow a design model. In subsequent years students can adapt and add to the kits with inexpensive and easy to find parts.

A stipulation to joining the SeaPerch club in Priest River is that a student must be a member of GEAR UP’s service club at either the junior high or high school, agree to come to meetings and do at a minimum of two community service events a year.

“Needless to say this is an exciting opportunity for up to 30 kids in the community,” GEAR UP coordinator Betty Gardner said.

LADDER | Design is about 30% complete, trap has yet to be designed FROM PAGE 1

Other species of fish may find their way into the trap but those fish will be put back into Boundary pool.

Buckley said that some of the other fish may be moved upstream as well, if they are native to the Pend Oreille River.

They use other high-tech methods such as electro-shocking and hydro“The fish get acoustic attracted to this studies.

Hydronew current of acoustic water and they get is a type sonar curious and think of that sends ‘maybe this is the sound way to get around waves through the dam.’” the water and a Patrick Buckley sound PUD Natural Resources reflection is given off Manager of the fish.

The PUD could tell the size and number of fish, but not the species.

The PUD used an electro-shocking technique as well, stating that no fish were harmed using this process and the fish were just stunned.

They shocked the fish with 1,500 volts through a cathode and an anode. The fish that got stuck between the two parts get stunned and the PUD scoops the fish out of the water. They get put into an 80-gallon aquarium to recover.

“Those fish then get tagged and or counted and released,” Buckley said. “You have to be careful and have the voltage adjusted right.”

These studies were done to help the PUD locate the best place for the new fish ladder. There was a quarter mile of Boundary pool that was closely monitored before the rock point was chosen.

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to 5 years worth of work,” Buckley said.

How the fish ladder works The fish have four doorways to enter the ladder. All four doors can be used at once or just one or two doors can be used. There are two variable speed pumps that push water out of the ladder depending on the need, acting as an attractant to fish because of the change in current.

“They go ‘hello, what is this?’ and turn into it,” Buckley said. “It simulates a small stream. The fish get attracted to this new current of water and they get curious and think ‘maybe this is the way to get around the dam.’”

The water levels in the ladder are slightly higher than the levels in the river.

The concrete and steel fish ladder will have a water flow of 300 cubic feet per second and 100 cubic feet per second in the summer. The design allows for changing water levels because the dam empties into Boundary pool, operated by Seattle City Light at the Boundary Dam. “The fish ladder needs to continue to operate even if the water elevation in Boundary pool changes,” Buckley said. “It can change 10-15 feet in a day.”

Once in the ladder, the fish swim up a series of 14 to 15 concrete steps flooded with more than six inches of water. At the top, they swim into the trap where fish are then sorted and the three target fish are separated.

“It’s a one-way door,” Buckley said. “We expect to see hundreds of fish in a day but not thousands.”

Once separated, Buckley said part of the license is to move the target fish in a timely manner. They sort the fish, grab the three species and move them that day to Ione.

“We are moving them one direction,” Buckley said. “Our goal is to

move them in under 12 hours.”

The PUD will move only the three species of fish required by the FERC agreement. Northern Pike fish have been labeled by the state of Washington as an aquatic invasive species, with an increasing number in the Box Canyon reservoir. Governmental agencies have discussed what should be done with the pike fish that may find their way up the ladder.

“We don’t want to pass them if they end up in the ladder,” said Ray Entz, Kalispel Natural Resources Department director of wildlife and terrestrial resources.

Entz said they are not managed by the state as game fish. Northern Pike are said to have a voracious appetite for other fish and may cause ecological damage to the areas they are in.

Buckley said at this point of the planning process, the PUD will move the three target species and put the rest of the fish, pike included, back into Boundary pool where they came from.

Buckley said that moving the fish would consist of putting the three target species into fiberglass holding tanks. The fish are then taken by truck and deposited upstream at an undisclosed location near Ione.

“I can’t disclose (the location),” Buckley said. “We are moving rare and endangered species at times.”

The ladder size is dependant on the size and type of fish the ladder is trying to move. Buckley said the ladder at Box is smaller than the fish ladder that would be used to trap and haul Salmon. The PUD license states they have to move fish between four and 24 inches in size.

“It is designed to successfully pass all the fish that are there,” Buckley said. He said the contractor McMillan Engineering has built more than three fish ladders for this type of fish passage and he is hopeful the ladder will operate the way it was intended.

There may be a public viewing area at the top of the fish ladder, but until the design is completed, time will tell. Buckley said that regulations on dams have been heightened since Sept. 11, 2001, not leaving a lot of room for public viewing areas.

The design for the ladder is about 30 percent complete. The trap area has yet to be designed.

The workload will shift for employees at Box once the ladder gets built. Buckley anticipates the design being complete around the early part of 2014 and until the design is closer to completion the PUD has to wait to apply for permits.

Buckley said that the middle part of 2014 will be the permitting process and construction should

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The trap and haul fish ladder will have a similar step design as this ladder, allowing fish passage around the dam. The PUD will separate the three species of fish in the holding area and move them upstream near Ione.

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Veterans Day

Wednesday Thursday Mostly cloudy

Showers

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Saturday

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Rain and snow showers

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start in 2015.

“Not all of these things can be foreseen at this point so we are designing flexibility into it,” Buckley said. “We can’t anticipate everything.”

Buckley said no explosives would be used for the construction process. The process will involve splitting the rock and putting a material in that swells and the rock will pop into pieces.

He said this process would happen during the time that the target species of fish are enjoying the cooler tributary waters at the end of the summer, to not interrupt the fish habitat.

“We can come up with ways to minimize impacts on fish,” Buckley said. “The principal focus is on providing fish passage.”

Monday

Rain and snow showers

39/23

Tuesday Cloudy

39/38

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High 48 53 46 55 52 34 38

Low Precip.

29 - 26 - 24 .01” 31 .02” 33 .07” 33 .01” 30 - Source: Albeni Falls Dam

L A ST Y E A R This time last year the weather was mildly cool and cloudy. There were a few showers and a threat of snow late in the week.

We had a low of 18 at night, and a day time high of 50.

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Meckler gets prison for assault, harassment, riot

BR I E FLY Tri County Health meeting talks fees NEWPORT – The Board of Health of the Northeast Tri County Health District is holding a special meeting, Thursday, Nov. 14 at 10 a.m. at the Stevens County Commissioners office, 230 E. Birch, Colville, to discuss proposed changes to the fee schedule for Northeast Tri County Health District environmental health services.

The public is invited to attend for public input. The meeting site is barrier free.

For more information call Kelly LeClaire at Northeast Tri County Health District at 509684-1301.

BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

Museum elects leadership

Becker

NEWPORT – The Pend Oreille Historical Society held its annual luncheon and membership meeting Oct. 19, holding board member elections during

the lunch.

President elect Duane Becker was elected president of the society and Mike Moudy was elected vice president. Both were elected by board members.

Paul Wilson will remain as treasurer and Ann Geaudreau will remain as secretary.

Gene Reed, Wilson, Winnie Sundseth and Judy Deerwester were all voted to serve on the board.

‘Little Grand Old Opry’ continues into winter months NEWPORT – Newport’s Little Grand Old Opry is under new management. It continues this Friday, Nov. 8, at the Hospitality House. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the live country and bluegrass music continues until 8 p.m.

The Hospitality House is located at 216 S. Washington St., in Newport.

Man gets 33 months for burglary NEWPORT – A Newport man was sentenced for residential burglary, attempting to elude and two driving while suspended charges when he appeared before Pend Oreille County Superior Court Judge Allen Nielson Thursday, Oct. 31.

Wayne B. Clinton, 48, was sentenced to 33 months in prison for burglary, 17 months for attempting to elude and 270 days in jail for two charges of driving with a suspended license. The sentences will run concurrently.

Clinton was convicted for burglarizing a vacation cabin on Best Chance Road last August and attempting to elude Bonner County and Pend Oreille County sheriff deputies in a chase that reached speeds up to 60 mph.

Clinton abandoned the truck he was driving and fled, according to the statement of probable cause. Deputies were not able to find him even with the use of a tracking dog.

Clinton was eventually arrested.

Nielson turned down a request by Clinton to report to start his sentence at a later date.

Sullivan Lake Ranger Station closed Nov. 12-20 IONE – Because of construction in the visitor lobby, the Sullivan Lake Ranger Station will be temporarily closed Tuesday, Nov. 12 and reopening Wednesday, Nov. 20. Regular office hours and services will resume Wednesday, Nov. 20.

General district and forest information, as well as firewood cutting permits will be available at the Newport Ranger Station, located at 315 N. Warren in Newport. For more information, contact the Newport Ranger Station at 509-447-7300.

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Fall colors delight train riders The North Pend Oreille Valley Lions Club train ride was surrounded by fall colors Oct. 26-27, taking passengers from Ione to Metaline Falls and back, crossing over Box Canyon Dam. The train stops on the dam allowing passengers to take in the scenic beauty of the Pend Oreille River below. Rides have been sold out this fall. Procedes from the annual rides is donated to community projects.

College application week Nov. 11-15 at Priest River Lamanna High School PRIEST RIVER – As part of Idaho’s college access initiative, Priest River Lamanna High School will work with its seniors Nov. 12-13 to complete and submit online at least one college application.

There are four colleges, North Idaho College, Lewis and Clark State College, College of Southern Idaho and College of Western Idaho, that have no fee to apply. If a student does not plan on attending college or trade school immediately after high school they will still be expected to apply to one of these four schools to gain practice and confidence in case they change their minds in the future according to school officials.

Students are under no obliga-

tion to attend any school they apply to and can merely decline if accepted. If a student does plan on attending college next fall this will give them the opportunity to apply early. Early applications do get scholarship priority.

If a senior wants to apply to a college or university at this time that does charge an application fee it is recommended that they bring a credit card or debit card to the application event so that they can submit their application during the event. The goal of the program is to get more students applying to colleges early in their senior year.

Principal Libbi Keyes, academic advisor/counselor

Elizabeth Rosen and GEAR UP coordinator Betty Gardner expect all 88 seniors to participate with the help of two volunteers from the community and military who will assist.

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) PINS will be applied for as well. Each student applying for Pell Grants, up to $5,500 for college and trade school which do not have to be paid back, and one parent must get a FAFSA PIN before their application for FAFSA will be processed. Once a student knows how easy these are to acquire they can assist one parent in applying for a FAFSA PIN. SEE COLLEGE, 5A

Town of Cusick will discuss budget

BY DESIREÉ HOOD OF THE MINER

CUSICK – The town of Cusick will hold a public hearing, Monday, Nov. 11 at 7 p.m. at the Cusick Community Center, during the regular town council meeting. The purpose of the hearing is to amend and approve the 2013 budget, review and adopt the 2014 budget, review and approve the 2014 Tax Levy/Certification and adopt the Cusick Comprehensive Park Plan.

Town clerk Charlotte Yergens said they are amending the 2013

budget to include extra expenses for repairs in the water and sewer system and for the fire district.

For the 2014 budget, she said the expenses and revenues are down from years past because no grants are predicted for the next year. She said other small changes may occur in the budget for the next year.

“We will include an increase in the sewer rate up to $1 (a month),” Yergens said.

The tax levy is from property taxes and Yergens said all towns have to have a tax levy based on property rates. She said they

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“Every year you certify you have this many people and this much property,” Yergens said.

“It’s a yearly thing.”

Preliminary budget numbers were not made available at press time. However, upon adoption, these will be on file at the clerk’s office.

The Cusick Comprehensive Park Plan will be adopted at this hearing. This plan is one part of the comprehensive plan that will not be adopted as a whole until Monday, Dec. 9.

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NEWPORT – Superior Court Judge Allen Nielsen sentenced Justin Meckler, 21, to seven months on each of two counts of third degree assault in Pend Oreille County Superior Court Thursday, Oct. 24. One assault was domestic violence, the other was assault on law enforcement.

He was also sentenced to 217 days for domestic violence harassment, a gross misdemeanor and 90 days for felony riot while armed. The sentences will be served concurrently. He will also pay $750 in court costs.

Nielson handed down the sentence after hearing emotional statements from Meckler’s grandmother and a family friend. They testified that Meckler, for the first time, is ready to change.

“Treatment is something I’ve wanted him to have for some time,” his grandmother, Trina Brooks, said. Mental health and emotional issues need to be addressed as well as drug issues, she said.

Nielson told Meckler he needed long term, rigorous treatment.

The judge turned down a defense request that Meckler be given a residential Drug Offender Sentencing Alternative sentence, noting that Meckler needed more time than the residential DOSA offered.

“I see someone who wants to change, but the risk to the community is too great and the benefit to you too small,” Nielson told Meckler in denying the request.

Instead, he sentenced Meckler to a prison based DOSA and crafted the sentence to make sure Meckler had enough time for longer treatment by crediting the time he has been in the county jail solely

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to the gross misdemeanor domestic violence harassment charge.

The domestic violence assault and harassment charges stem from a December 2012 Diamond Lake incident in which he was initially charged with unlawful imprisonment domestic violence, second degree assault and violating a no contact order. The riot and assault on law enforcement come from the jail riot last July.

Defense attorney Barrett Scudder said that Meckler wasn’t armed during the riot and had there only been that charge, he would have taken it to a jury.

“The facts don’t support a riot charge,” he said. Meckler pled guilty to take advantage of the plea offer, he said.

Meckler told Nielson that he had been using drugs since age 13.

The drug use has taken its toll, he said. He hasn’t seen his brother and sister for six years. He said his father died about a month and a half ago and he wasn’t allowed to attend the funeral because he was locked up in the county jail. “I just want to get some help,” Meckler said.

Nielson said that the testimony and presence of his grandmother was a positive thing that not everyone had. “That’s a testimony of love,” he said.

Nielson, who had turned down Meckler’s request to attend the funeral, said he felt bad about Meckler not being able to go, but that behavior has consequences.

“You’re getting older now,” Nielson said. “You have to get a hold of yourself.”

Meckler was convicted of unlawful imprisonment and sentenced to four months in jail in May of this year for an incident that occurred at a Newport motel in December 2011. He also has a felony conviction for forgery.

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ith hundreds of smiling people in the streets, good food everywhere, a once-in-a-lifetime Christmas tradition on display, holiday decorations, music and children playing, it is easy to declare Friday’s celebration in Newport one of the best ever.

Even though the inspiration for the street party was the Capitol Christmas Tree resting on a trailer in the street, it was the spirit of the people who came out that made the day. There were some visitors but most of the people were from the community and came together as friends and neighbors around this tree.

The unique experience of being next to the nation’s Christmas tree in the middle of Highway 2 might have caused most of the giddiness in adults and children. But the overall quality production put on by the U.S. Forest Service, county, city, PUD, merchants and community volunteers was the icing on this cookie. It is best described as “a good old-fashioned Christmas gathering,” which took giddiness to a higher level of continuous excitement.

It was like Christmas morning for hundreds of 6-yearolds. It made people proud to be part of this community.

When asked why such a big production for one Spruce tree, which grow all around us, another person answered: “People love traditions.” And everyone loved this one even though it may never happen again in Newport.

Good day, good job.

--FJW

Moving Idaho’s health insurance exchange past challenges Of all the challenges we’re facing with Idaho’s state-based health insurance exchange, none have been more disappointing than the chorus of those who attribute each setback to cronyism or conspiracy, and those whose most constructive criticism is “I told you so.”

When we run into a problem, Idahoans fix it. When we encounter difficulties, Idahoans overcome them. We always have, and we’re working hard to do the same in this case.

There are no excuses for what’s happened, but there are reasons. The fix is not easy, but it is straightforward. It involves doing the right thing and having checks and balances in place when the outcomes fall short or are off target. It’s not perfect – government seldom is – and public-private partnerships can be clunky and even ugly early on. But they are essential in bringing Idaho’s values and voices to bear.

First things first: The technology consulting contract awarded to a former exchange board member was expeditiously and correctly voided last week. Yes, it should never have happened to begin with, but when it did the process worked.

Next, the admittedly delayed decision to form our own exchange left us with no real choice but to temporarily piggyback on what we were told was a working federal technology platform.

It wasn’t, and nobody can tell us with any level of authority or credibility when it will be working properly.

That’s why I wrote U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius seeking at least

a one-year delay in imposing the individual mandate for compliance with health insurance coverage requirements in the Affordable Care Act – Obamacare.

Here’s some of what I told her in my request: “As you know, the State of Idaho has been working in good faith and with all responsible speed for the past 11 months to establish a state-based GUEST insurance exOPINION change. I’m sure you also realize GOV. BUTCH that the aggresOTTER sive timeline IDAHO for bringing the Idaho exchange online has necessitated our temporary use of federal technology – technology that we all are painfully aware lacks sufficient functionality to meet the needs of our citizens.

“While we appreciate the sixweek delay in imposition of the individual mandate announced last week, with no resolution to the federal technology issues in sight it appears that six weeks will be woefully inadequate to the task of ensuring all Idaho consumers have the opportunity to enroll.

Given the complexity of the issues involved and the troubled history we all have experienced, a nationwide delay until the federal technology is proven to meet the needs of our citizens is simply a matter of fairness.

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|| Government is not working for us To the editor: Interested in a job for $174,000 a year, all the benefits and only 126 days of work? Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash., has had this plush job since 2005.

The House of Representatives’ work schedule for 2013 was 126 days. For 2014, they decided to cut it to 113 days. That’s about 50 days of work for $174,000 … or $3,480 per day. For the remainder of 2013, they will work eight days in November and eight days in December. They’ve even commented that they might have trouble filling their schedule for all those days. Evidently there is nothing important happening in our country.

As of Aug. 1, only 22 out of 4,315 introduced bills have been enacted into law, (0.5 percent), making this the least productive Congress ever. That could be because the GOP faction of the House of Representatives has spent their 126 days obstructing our government and the people as much as possible.

Maybe it would be money better spent to have them work zero days, and we take their salaries to help move our country forward. Or, we could get involved and elect people who care for and will work hard for our country.

-Patricia Bates Clarkston

To the editor: Thank you so much to those in the forest and on the highway that were responsible for getting our Capitol Christmas Tree to Newport, and to all the people who made the celebration so special.

It was an awesome day.

-Dee and Jerry Hargitt Newport

Can you say crash and burn neighbor?

To the editor: The federal government has spent $634 million on the Affordable Care Act (aka ‘Obamacare’) enrollment system – more than the combined cost to design and build the businesses LinkedIn and Spotify. That’s nearly seven times the original projected cost (using taxpayer money).

The problems weren’t just week-one technical hiccups. A critical data care center crashed, causing the online marketplace to shutdown in 14 states. Since then, we

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have also learned the systems are lacking in cyber-security measures, thereby inviting identity theft. The designers appear not to have included ordinary basic protections against automated attempts by rogue hackers to log into the system. Cyber criminals can potentially see a user’s Social Security number, where they live, their income and more personal information.

According to the founder of the McAfee cyber-security company, the exchanges have “no safeguards” and their lack of protection is “outrageous.”

Of further interest, the system has included the very high probability that fraud will be overlooked. The Department of Health and Human Service has stated they will not verify the self-reported incomes of all applicants – just those of a sample. Consequently, the federal government could end up doling out millions in unmerited tax subsidies.

Given the amount our government has spent, I believe the cause of this ineptness is not likely due to lack of money.

Now, neighbors, we can watch while the same inept government people throw more of our money at the problems. It appears our government is truly accountable to no one.

-Judson Lightsey Newport

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referring to all Americans To the editor: Whenever I hear a politician say “The American People” in a statement, my acid reflex acts up. Just who and what are the American People? When Speaker Boehner or our congresswoman says “The American People” they are obviously not talking about all Americans – just their base of supporters. It also applies to the “God Bless America” words that end each political speech. What God are they referring to? Certainly, it’s the God they believe in and not a God worshiped by other citizens.

So when our congresswoman says the American people want this or that she can’t be referring to all the American people. I have seen Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash., state in the national media that she heard nothing but negative comments about Obamacare at her district town hall type meetings.

She was challenged by three or more people at her meeting in Newport about her position to defund Obamacare. So McMorris Rodgers isn’t

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People lined the streets of downtown Newport to get a glimpse of the Capitol Christmas Tree as it came down Washington Avenue after being cut from the Colville National Forest. The day-long event included food and vendors, carolers, shopping and photos, as well as bagpipers, live music and arts and crafts.

What was your favorite part of the Capitol Christmas Tree Celebration?

I loved seeing the tree. Although we are surrounded by trees here it was special to see The People’s Tree up close.

I loved all the live music.

The food of course!

Just seeing so many people downtown was a joy. I wish we could do this every year.

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being honest when she says that everyone in her district is opposed to Obamacare. I am clearly not one of her “American People.” In effect I am really not a citizen in her eyes.

Likewise when the congresswoman says “God Bless America,” she isn’t referring to the America where I am a citizen. It would be more correct for her to say “God Bless My America.” McMorris Rodgers claims to be a follower of the Christian religion and that means her God is Jesus. It becomes confusing when Republicans oppose the teachings of Christ when it comes to caring for the sick and feeding the hungry. McMorris Rodgers opposes healthcare insurance for all Americans and recently voted to cut food stamps used to feed the hungry.

Perhaps the congresswoman is only thinking of caring for the citizens of her America and the followers of her religious denomination.

-Pete Scobby Newport

What a great day for Newport To the editor: Wow, what an exciting day it was for Pend Oreille County and Newport. The pumpkin pie and chili feed we jointly did with the Soroptimist Club was a huge success. The Soroptimists are a great group to work with and we hope to continue our relationship.

Thank you to everyone who came in and purchased chili and/or pie, we hope you enjoyed yourselves and will come back again and again to the Hospitality House.

A huge shout out to all our volunteers for their hard work, time and energy in making the event a success. It couldn’t of happened without all of them.

Thanks again and enjoy your weekend.

-Shelly Stafford Hospitality House Treasurer

Fire Prevention Week a great success To the editor: As part of Fire Prevention Week observations, the Newport High School Fire Science Program completed its annual awareness symposium for the students from Stratton Elementary and Sadie Halstead Middle School.

Their fire prevention awareness program was a success in large part due to the efforts and participation of many agencies from the SEE LETTERS, 5A

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Have you tried to sign up for health coverage through an exchange?

Yes, I signed up for health care coverage on the exchange and look forward to be covered Jan. 1.

I tried, but the site wouldn’t let me get very far.

I have private insurance but tried the exchange just to check rates.

Total Votes: 27

No. I have private insurance that won’t change with Obamacare.

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Johnson sentenced for assault NEWPORT – Shane Johnson, 40, was sentenced to 13 months in prison after his Drug Offender Sentencing Alternative was revoked, and nine months each for fourth degree assault and harassment threats to kill when he appeared before Pend Oreille County Superior Court Judge Allen Nielson Thursday, Oct. 31. The sentences will be served concurrently.

Johnson entered Alford pleas to the assault and harassment threats to kill charges. In an Alford plea, which is treated the same as a guilty plea, Johnson doesn’t admit guilt but acknowledged he would likely be convicted if the case went to trial. The crimes Johnson was charged with occurred Aug. 25, when Johnson was arrested at

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LETTERS | the emergency services professions. Their time, encouragement, participation and sharing are very much appreciated.

On behalf of the High School Fire Science Program, I would like to thank all the participating agencies for their help and support in making Fire Prevention Week activities successful.

Additionally, I would like to thank the fire cadets from Newport High School – you make me very proud.

-Randy Wyrobek NHS Fire Science Teacher

community, county, region and state. These agencies once again stepped up and, without hesitation, volunteered their time and resources to help our high school program bring information about fire hazards, personal safety and fire prevention methods to over 300 younger students. Their willingness to help, offer a guiding hand, and become involved with our high school students is an excellent lesson in giving back to our community and a great example of the cooperation that exists in

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“Granting at least a 12-month delay also will enable Idaho to complete development of a stand-alone technology platform for our state-based health insurance exchange and bypass the federal process.

Together, those steps can help build public confidence in our Idaho efforts as reluctant and skeptical participants in this national enterprise.”

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The high school will have a GEAR UP family night Dec. 12 at 6 p.m. to teach parents, students and interested community members about FAGSA, grants, scholarships and answer any questions about the college application process.

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They say the first step to getting out of a hole is to stop digging. Folks, we can stay mired in the would have/ could have/should have of this situation and let our partisan or philosophical petulance overtake us, or we can focus instead on climbing out of this hole and asserting our Idaho independence and sovereignty by finishing the job we started last winter.

I choose to climb.

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He was also charged for threatening to slit the throat of one of the men who helped hold him down until law enforcement arrived.

Johnson had been given 3- to 6-month DOSA sentence for driving under the influence and reckless driving after a chase last February in which he ran into a traffic sign in downtown Newport. He was inexplicably discharged from the treatment facility in the Spokane Valley without completing the DOSA. The DOSA was revoked and Johnson sentenced to 13 months in prison.

Since Johnson is on disability, attorney’s fees were waived, he was ordered to pay $750 in court costs.

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Selkirk schools going digital

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IONE – The Selkirk School District is piloting a program that gives every student grades eighth through 12 in the district a iPad mini to take to and from school and use for certain classroom books and assignments.

The school took advantage of a community-based grant offered

by Teck Mining Company. Teck purchased 85 iPad minis for the district.

“We will be able to do a lot of paperless stuff,” Superintendent Nancy Lotze said. “It’s kind of exciting and has the potential to change active learning.”

The school is not replacing all of its textbooks with the digital form, however, as the books need to be replaced, the district will decide at that time to replace with an electronic version or order hardbound books. Lotze said currently they are looking at the popular novels that may be required reading in some classes.

“You don’t have to buy a copy of ‘Romeo and Juliet,’ you can find one free,” Lotze said.

Other resources the iPads will offer include turning in assignments online and the ease of access to school related materials and the Internet. Lotze said the digital program would hopefully increase

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student engagement in learning and increase their already high standardized test scores.

The program is new to the district, however, Selkirk had 20 iPads that were used by advanced placement students in years past and those will be given to eighth grade students to use under this program.

The elementary school children grades second through fifth have been using iPods since last year.

The elementary students do not take the iPods home, but can use them at the school for games and learning related materials. iPods are similar to iPads, but used mainly for music, videos, photos and some have Internet surfing capabilities. Another main difference is the options of applications available for downloading.

“A worksheet might have five to 10 problems, they were doing hundreds,” Lotze said.

She said the iPods allowed the elementary students to read into the machine and replay out loud the child’s recording. This helps increase their engagement in learning and Lotze said it worked amazingly.

Accessories, such as cases, were bought using a finance grant, AP funding grant and vocational money.

“We have looked at a variety of different resources to make this work for us,” Lotze said. “There is

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more than one way to get to the end of the road.”

The iPads are locked using an Apple locking device so students cannot download personal applications to the units. The students have to sign a “Use Agreement” saying the students are accountable for their actions. Any inappropriate use of the iPads will result in loss of privileges, even if the actions are done off school property.

Lotze said that while the students are at home using the units, anything the parents say goes.

The iPads are covered under a third-party insurance company and families reimburse the school for the insurance. Lotze said that families have the option to not pay the insurance and use regular books for their child’s learning.

Last year, the district gave out 20 iPads to the AP students, and Lotze said there were no problems with damages.

“I think we repaired one,” Lotze said.

The school is looking forward to piloting this program and learning how to make the digital changeover work. They are familiarizing themselves with the Macintosh programs and will then help other districts make the change over to digital as well.

“We are learning as we go,” Lotze said. “I hope to be able to share this with our neighbors.”

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METALINE FALLS – The Pend Oreille Public Utility District has extended an offer to the town of Metaline Falls in a letter dated Oct. 25, offering the town a chance to take over operations of the north water system. If they choose to take over operations, the town assumes the $210,000 debt the PUD owes for the work on the system and all assets and liabilities with the transfer. The system covers the city and surrounding customers.

“About half of the customers on the Metaline Falls water system live outside the city limits,” PUD Commissioner Rick Larson said. Anytime any of the PUD’s water systems go into the red, money is borrowed from the electric side, which has to be paid back.

During their regular board meeting Tuesday, Nov. 5, PUD commissioners were told the system incurred mudslides a few years back, which increased its debt. The other reason for the increase is that when water rates were the same for all water systems in the 1990s, it wasn’t enough to

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PUD General Manager John Jordan states in the letter that the PUD would assign milfoil work to the two current water system operators for about three months of the year in the spring and fall. This would reduce some of the charges to the water system labor costs.

Jordan said this may impact customers during those months, mainly with customer service issues. Larson said that the PUD is not waiting for the town to decide before making changes to the water system.

“We are not waiting to try to reduce costs up there and still maintain a quality service,” Larson said.

Jordan said the PUD will move forward with the milfoil plan for now by reducing an employee at least one day a week on the water system and start training for milfoil work.

Water systems manager Mark Scott said during the regular board meeting that taking an employee out of the plant for at least one day a week, possibly two, poses risks to public safety and health.

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“We just Metaline Falls Mayor wanted some answers on why this debt isn’t being paid down,” Leininger said.

In response to the PUD letter to the town council, Leininger said the water system may be discussed at the next regular council meeting, Tuesday, Nov. 12.

“I haven’t talked to the rest of the council,” Leininger said and added that she did not want to comment yet.

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COLVILLE – Rural Resources Community Action has announced the availability of specially trained personnel as a part of a new program to help residents of three counties.

The “Health Plan Navigator Program” at Rural Resources is underway to help Stevens, Ferry and Pend Oreille County residents explore their health plan options as a part of the nationwide healthcare decision making process required by the Affordable Care Act. Washington state created the Health Benefits Exchange as a marketplace for public and private healthcare coverage op-

tions. The Washington Healthplanfinder (www.wahealthplanfinder.org) is the online tool used to access that marketplace.

Using this tool, consumers can shop, compare and enroll in a plan that meets their needs and budget.

Rural Resources Community Action, in partnership with Better Health Together, instituted the Health Plan Navigator Program as a free and impartial resource to bridge-the-information-gap for uninsured or underinsured residents. Those who might not have computer skills, computer access or are unfamiliar with health insurance plans

will find assistance to interpret the Healthplanfinder website.

More people than ever before will qualify for financial help to pay for copays and premiums as well as low-cost coverage. The need for qualified navigators to explain the pros and cons of the different options is expected to be especially important in our NE Washington counties. The website has already experienced high demand since opening Oct. 1.

More information is available on the Rural Resources website at www.ruralresources.org/gethelp/health-plan-navigator.

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change • Open enrollment began Oct. 1.

• After answering a few questions, individuals will receive on the spot eligibility results.

• Depending on income, some individuals may qualify for no cost or low cost coverage options.

• Medicaid is expanding to cover more people.

• Most individuals are required to obtain healthcare coverage by 2014.

• Most individuals will need to have coverage for at least nine months in 2014 to avoid penalties.

completed if town officials think they could operate the system at a lower cost.

The PUD would help with any training necessary to complete the transfer but once completed, the PUD would not be responsible for any part of the system any longer.

“At this time, the District is

comfortable offering the Town Council an opportunity to take over this water system,” Jordan said in the letter to the town.

“There are many steps necessary to such a transfer, including public hearings, due diligence and similar matters.”

The town council has until Jan. 31, 2014, to respond to the

offer.

“The District is doing its best to run a quality water system for the people of Metaline Falls,” Jordan said. “However, if the Town Council feels they can achieve desirable water quality at lower cost, the District will productively engage to facilitate a transfer, public willing.”

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foil program as it stands today,” Scott said. “I think we can do the two days a week job, it’s just with risk.”

Jordan said in the letter the PUD is not trying to sell the water system to the town, however, a transfer of ownership could be

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The Albeni Falls Pipes and Drums bagpipers led the tree into Newport as thousands waited in anticipation.

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Above: Children climbed on top of the trailer to sit and have their picture taken with The People’s Tree, some grabbing a pinecone before safely dropping to the ground below.

Left: Ren Maynard, 7, his mother Brandi Maynard and Riley Maynard, 11, came from Deer Park to see the Capitol tree.

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Right: Genevieve Peterson barely looks over the table as she decorates a cookie with elves during the celebrations in Newport.

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Below: The Capitol Christmas Tree is picked up by cranes after being cut Friday.

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Above: Sawyer Adam Ackerman was asked to cut down the 88 foot tall Engelmann Spruce, cutting the trunk and some branches to help the tree fit on the Hale trailer more than 80 feet in length.

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Above: Hundreds of people came to Newport, Friday, Nov. 1, to witness the Capitol tree in its bare form. Newport is the only city to see, smell and touch the whole tree before it was wrapped and prepared for its journey across the U.S. where it will land on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol building in Washington D.C. near the end of November.

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The Kalispel Tribe of Indians held a drum circle ceremony before the cutting of The People’s Tree.

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

Help children have happy holidays

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IONE – The Christmas Tree of Sharing of North Pend Oreille in Ione, Metaline and Metaline Falls, is to help about 100 children in the area have a Christmas filled with gifts and the spirit of giving.

The tree is for families with children under 16 years of age, who need assistance providing a nice Christmas for their children. The Selkirk School District is covered under this program.

Lynn Barnes, committee mem-

ber, said this is the first time in 10 years that all three towns have par“There are kids in ticipated the area that may together in a tree not get a good of sharing Christmas without program.

She said it.” the need was there Lynn Barnes, this year.

“There Committee member are kids in the area that may not get a good Christmas

VETERANS| Assembly for veterans Nov. 13 at 9 a.m.

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Post 2909 and the Ladies Auxiliary to the post in Priest River present the fourth annual Wall of Honor re-dedication and missing man ceremonies Sunday, Nov. 10, at 7 p.m. The event will be held at the VFW at 113 Larch St. All are welcome.

An assembly to honor veterans is set for Wednesday, Nov. 13, at 9 a.m. at Idaho Hill Elementary.

Everyone is welcome.

The Hospitality House’s potluck Monday, Nov. 11, will be in honor of veterans.

Veterans are invited to visit at noon for food and allow attendees the opportunity to thank them for their service. Veterans do not need to bring a dish; all others are asked to bring a vegetable or salad dish. The Hospitality House will supply the rest.

A Veterans Appreciation Breakfast will be held at the Blanchard Grange Sunday, Nov. 10 from 8-10 a.m. All area veterans are invited to the breakfast, compliments of the grange. The menu includes pancakes, sausage links and scrambled eggs.

“It’s our way of showing our appreciate for your service. Your families are welcome as well,” volunteers said.

The annual Newport High School Veterans Day Assembly will begin at 8:15 a.m. Friday, Nov. 8, in the gymnasium, paying tribute to veterans.

The Newport High School band will be playing and the names of former Newport High School students who served in the military will be read. The annual presentation of the wreath will take place.

Organizers have collected

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photos of veterans from the community this year for a slide show that will be presented annually.

Contact the school if you have a name or photo to add to the list at 509-447-3167 or email names and digital photos to Peg Waterman at watermanpeg@newport. wednet.edu.

All veterans and community members are invited to attend.

The Selkirk School District Music Department will present the 16th annual Veterans Day Concert on Friday, Nov. 8, at 10 a.m. in the Sam Nicholas Gymnasium.

Titled “Never Forget,” this concert will include performances by the fourth and fifth grade choir, high school concert band and choir, vocal soloists and readers.

The traditional service songs will also be performed with audience participation.

This year marks the 150th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address, and the fundamental American document will be read by Selkirk student Elijha Shafer.

Selkirk Music Director Donivan Johnson has invited local Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts to serve as Honor Guard for this concert.

The 40-minute concert is open to the public. Selkirk Principal Larry Reed will welcome the audience that will include all Selkirk School District students kindergarten through 12th grade, faculty and staff.

On Wednesday, Nov. 6, at 10 a.m., the Selkirk Concert Band and Choir will be performing during the Veterans Day program at Cusick High School. This is the third year in a row that Selkirk has been invited to participate.

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Forms are now available for parents to fill out at Rural Resources and Ione College Center in Ione, the Metaline Post Office and the Metaline Falls Post Office. Parents will provide the child’s age, size and gift request. Forms must be returned by Dec. 2.

These requests will be put onto paper ornament tags and placed on trees by Friday, Nov. 15 at Rural Resources, Ione College Center, the Metaline Post Office and Metaline Falls Post Office.

Residents are welcome to take a

tag from one of the four trees and purchase the listed items, not to exceed $30 in price.

Unwrapped gifts and ornament tags need to be returned by Thursday, Dec. 12.

Parents can pick up their child’s gift Wednesday through Friday, Dec. 18-20. Gift pick up will be at Rural Resources, Metaline Post Office and the Metaline Falls Post Office.

“I always enjoyed getting an ornament and buying a gift,” Barnes said. “I hope everyone has the resources to help.”

Medicare questions answered in Ione IONE – Statewide Health Information Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) will be at the Ione Senior Center, Friday, Nov. 22 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to discuss Medicare open enrollment and problem solving. Medicare open enrollment ends Saturday, Dec. 7.

The SHIBA program is free and offers Medicare help in the state of Washington. Trained volunteers can help in a confidential

manner.

The SHIBA program is a program of The Office of the Insurance Commissioner and Rural Resources.

SHIBA advisors do not sell anything and are not associated with any companies. They offer free information about Medicare.

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CAPITOL | Festivities included carriage rides, cookie decorating, crafts, and hot chocolate FROM PAGE 1

The tree cutting event was the start of festivities to commemorate The People’s Tree. The day’s activities and the driving of the tree across the country is done by volunteers.

The Engelmann Spruce was planted in the Calispell Meadows about 79 years ago, growing to more than 88 feet in height.

“The first couple of rings are morphed together,” Pemberton said. He said the age of the tree is being officially given at 79 years old and the diameter at 31.5 inches at breast height, about four feet off the ground.

The Kalispel Tribe of Indians offered a blessing and drum circle ceremony to show their support for the cutting of this tree. Francis Cullooyah of the Kalispel Tribe gave a private “smudging of the tree,” offering a blessing to cut the tree from the forest.

“I am going to speak the prayers of the people,” Cullooyah said.

“Today we are one.”

He said the tree is for the people to remember who we are and it is a “beautiful tree, beautiful place we stand in.” Cullooyah wished the leaders in Washington a very Merry Christmas following the blessing.

Other speakers included Forest Service Supervisor Laura Jo West and tree coordinator Jenn Knutson. Jeff Olson spoke from Choose Outdoors, the nonprofit partner to the Forest Service for the Capitol tree events each year and Pend Oreille County Commissioner Mike Manus spoke and presented the tribe with a Capitol tree sign.

The tree was cut using a suspension cutting technique. Once sawyer Adam Ackerman cut the tree, it was lifted gently to the ground by one crane and hooked up to another crane near the cutting point. It was then lifted parallel and suspended in the air while the decorated Mack semi truck and 80 foot trailer, driven by

Duane Brusseau, drove under the tree. From there, crane operators gently positioned the tree onto the trailer. They had shortened the length of the tree to about 82 feet.

Brad Walker of Kettle Falls designed the wrap for the truck and it was chosen because of the patriotic drawings in honor of U.S. Veterans.

The tree moved slowly along the back roads and highway as it made its way into Newport where more festivities were planned. It was escorted by a number of law enforcement vehicles and led into Newport by the Albeni Falls Pipes and Drums bagpipers and welcomed by Newport Mayor Shirley Sands.

As many as a couple thousand people came to Newport to see and touch the tree. Area residents were given cones from the Forest Service employees, the only residents to get this honor as the tree will be wrapped for its crosscountry journey.

Festivities included carriage rides, cookie decorating, arts and crafts, music and hot chocolate to keep people warm. The festivities ended in Newport with the lighting of the town Christmas tree, near the gazebo.

The spruce was driven, branches still dragging, to the Pend Oreille County maintenance yard where volunteers spent the weekend carefully wrapping up the tree. The branches were folded and tied to the tree. It had to be wrapped and a box built around the spruce to ensure no more dragging branches and a safe journey across the country. It will stop at about 25 places along the way.

Pemberton said to wrap the tree they had to bend the tip to fit onto the slightly shorter trailer.

“We have it curved a little bit at the end,” Pemberton said. The tip is visible in a fiberglass window for viewing, the rest covered.

Banners signed by Pend Oreille County residents will hang from

the side of the freshly wrapped tree.

Some of the branches may have been damaged during the cutting and wrapping, but Pemberton said they include those in the trailer as they may get used to repair the tree once it arrives at its final destination.

A 30-gallon bladder was specially made to feed the tree and keep it hydrated. Pemberton said the tree can drink up to 60 gallons of water daily so filling the bladder will happen often.

The tree left Newport Tuesday, Nov. 5 heading toward Colville.

From there it will stop in Spokane and make its way toward Republic where it will be joined by more than 80 companion trees. These companion trees will be spread throughout offices in the nation’s capital, coming from the private tree farms in Washington State that are members of the Washington State Tree Growers Association. Forty of them were donated

by Pend Oreille County’s own Camden Tree Farm.

All of the trees, the spruce included, will then travel south in a big convoy, before heading east and into Washington D.C. The trees will be escorted by five or six local and federal law enforcement vehicles for its almost month long trip.

“It’s a national symbol so they give it the appropriate security,” Pemberton said.

Once it arrives in Washington D.C., it will be erected and given a final look over to see if it had made the journey with minimal breakage.

“They will evaluate it,” Pemberton said. “They will basically manicure it until it is perfectly beautiful.”

Pemberton said it does get modified a bit by putting the saved branches into holes in the tree or by fixing a broken branch. He said they basically drill a hole in the tree and put in the extra branches.

Once the tree is beautified, it will be decorated with lights and homemade ornaments made by students and residents of Washington state.

Giovanni Gaynor, a first grade student in Colville, submitted an ornament for the tree. He was then selected by raffle to go to Washington D.C. with his family, to help light The People’s Tree with Speaker of the House John Boehner, around Dec. 3.

“He’s this really cool, super smart kid,” Pemberton said. “He wants to be a police officer when he grows up.”

Once the holiday season wraps up, Pemberton said the tree’s duties are not done. The tree will most likely stay on the West Lawn until after New Years, but that is dependant on other factors.

“It is really weather dependant when they get it down,” Pemberton said.

Once the tree is removed from the lawn, it is put into a wood chipper and turned into mulch. Pemberton said the tree is then spread around the capitol grounds.

“They basically mulch it so it gets recycled,” Pemberton said.

The theme for the tree is “Sharing Washington’s Good Nature” and sending the spruce to the Capitol building is one way for Washington state to share its good nature with the nation.

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BR I E FLY Newport athletes suspended for attending party NEWPORT – Eleven Newport High School athletes were suspended from participation in their sports for two weeks following a party last week.

Five football players, four volleyball players, a soccer player and a cheerleader were suspended, according to Newport High School principal Dennis Matson.

According to the Student Athletic Code of Conduct adopted by the school board, students who are at a party where alcohol is consumed are required to leave and report it to their coach or athletic director. Students have a right to appeal their suspensions.

BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

FREEMAN – The Newport Grizzlies’ volleyball team advanced to the Bi-District playoffs with a five set win over Riverside Saturday, Nov. 2 in the district playoffs at Freeman.

The win means Newport will play “We were not Chelan, the No. 2 going to let from Riverside take team the Carithat game.” bou Trail League, Kaprina Goodwin Saturday, Nov. 9 at Newport Volleyball Cascade Coach High School in Leavenworth. The match will start at 2 p.m. The top three teams from the Northeast A League play the top three teams from the Caribou Trail League at Bi-Districts.

Against Riverside, the Grizzlies started slow, losing the first set 25-17.

“They came out on fire and took us the first game, but the Grizzly way took over after that,” Newport coach Kaprina Goodwin said. “We were not going to let Riverside take that game.”

Newport fought back, winning

Robinson, Marks run at state IDAHO FALLS – Priest River’s Diamond Robinson and Josh Marks ran at the 3A State Cross Country Meet at Freeman Park in Idaho Falls Saturday, Nov. 2.

Marks took 24th place in 18:25.46 and Robinson finished 29th in 18:36.26.

“The boys did super at state,” coach Lance Clark said. “It was a very competitive field. They ran really hard and did well.”

He said the course was a good course, but not fast. The altitude and a number of small hills could be the reason for the slower times.

“We all had fun though. They are both super excited about track (this spring),” he said.

Goodwin named top volleyball coach NEWPORT – In her second year as head volleyball coach, Newport’s Kaprina Goodwin was named volleyball Coach of the Year for Goodwin the Northeast A League, following the district playoffs at Freeman. The Grizzlies moved on to Bi-District play after beating Riverside. (See related story).

Goodwin is a second year science teacher at Newport High School.

Selkirk volleyball to play Wilbur-Creston WILBUR – The Selkirk volleyball team will take on Wilbur Creston Thursday, Nov. 7 at Wilber in the first game of the District 7 1B championships. The game is set to start at 4 p.m.

The Rangers will have their work cut out for them, as Wilbur-Creston is the No. 1 team in the Northeast 1B League. They are undefeated in league play and have a 12-2 overall record.

Ranger coach Kristin Delp said a few players are fighting colds and Josie Miller is out with a knee injury, so her players are working hard to be game ready.

Newport runs at district tournament SPOKANE VALLEY – The Newport cross country team ran at the District Tournament Saturday, Nov. 2 at Plantes Ferry Park, just off Upriver Drive east of Argonne.

Newport’s sole girls runner, Erin Rednour, finished in 69th place in 31:47. On the boys’ side, Lance Wood finished in 21:37.79, James Goodwin was right behind him in 79th place, finishing in 21:38.04.

Philipp Weber finished in 21:54.85, Jordan McGheen finished in 23:50.20, and Ben Jakeman finished in 25:35, “My team ran well with only three runners with experience,” coach Rory Axel said.

“They are young and committed to getting better next year.

“As you can see from the results our district is one of the best in the state. Finally, after 15 years, we have a junior high team again and can now look forward to building the team from the bottom up,” Axel said.

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Senior exchange student from Rome, Tommaso “Tommy” Chieppe broke a tackle to get his first touchdown for the Panthers, helping lead the team to a 55-0 shutout victory over Wellpinit, Friday, Nov. 1.

Cusick shuts out Wellpinit in league victory

BY DESIREÉ HOOD OF THE MINER

CUSICK – The Panther football team shutout the Wellpinit Redskins 55-0 in a league victory Friday, Nov. 1, ending the league season in secO N D EC K : ond place with AT ODESSAa 6-2 overall HARRINGTON, record.

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Finley said the Panthers played well on both offense and defense.

“It was a good victory for us,” Finley said.

The Panthers were the only team to hit the scoreboard during the game. The team put up 21 points during the first quarter.

The Panthers continued to strike hard on the scoreboard putting up 14 more points before halftime.

The score going into halftime was 35-0.

The second half was again owned by the Panthers as they continued their scoring momentum. The team put up 14 more points during the third quarter, helping with the massive lead.

By the fourth quarter, the Panthers’ momentum slowed and the

team added six more points to the scoreboard.

Finley said the second half of the game was played by the younger teammates, giving everyone playing time for the final league game.

He said the young team on the field understood the importance of a shutout victory.

“They wanted to keep them scoreless,” Finley said. “They played good team ball.”

The team was prepared for the running game of the Wellpinit quarterback, and the defense SEE CUSICK, 2B

Newport girls advance to Bi-District Tournament NEWPORT – The Newport girls soccer team will compete in the Bi-District Tournament against the Caribou Trail League, Nov. 9, regardless of how they faired against Lakeside Tuesday night.

Results were O N D EC K : not available at AT BI-DISTRICT press time for TOURNAMENT, the Northeast A Nov. 9 League district championship game.

Newport and Lakeside will both go on to the bi-district tournament, along with the winner of Freeman versus Riverside, who

also played Tuesday night.

Depending on who wins, Newport or Lakeside will play at 2 p.m. against a Caribou Trail League team Nov. 9. If Newport beats Lakeside, they host Nov. 9. If they lose to Lakeside, they travel to the CTL team’s home.

Newport beat Freeman 4-2 in the first round Thursday, Oct. 31.

“This district game was exciting, physical and quite intense,” Newport coach Jeremy Lewis said.

Newport took a 2-0 lead to half after goals by Addy Cauchy and Holly Malsbury. The second half action went up a notch and Free-

man got to within 2-1.

“The momentum really changed and we had to withstand a strong charge but got a quality goal after Emily (Lewis) chipped it over the back line of defense, Holly (Malsbury) was able to muscle through the defenders and punch one in,” Lewis said.

“They countered just a few minutes later and made it 3-2. They had some opportunities to tie it but in one memorable sequence, Corallee Roberts dove to deflect a shot out in front of goal.”

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Priest River wins one, loses two at state

BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

COEUR d’ALENE – After winning the district volleyball title, the Priest River Spartans didn’t go as far as they would have liked at the Idaho 3A state volleyball tournament, playing three matches Friday, Nov. 1.

They beat Sugar-Salem in the first match in three sets, 25-18, 25-16, 28-26.

“This was a great game, we came out strong and aggres-

sive,” Spartan coach Angie Goins said. “We were confident and ready for this team. Sugar had some great hitters and we did a great job defending them.”

Katlyn Summers had a big game, she said.

“Katlyn really stepped it up and had a great game,” she said.

Summers and Beth Bykerk had three blocks. Summers also led with eight kills. Karly Douglas had 16 assists and Mollie French had nine digs for the Spartans.

They then faced Parma, the

team that eventually won second in the tournament. Parma beat the Spartans in four sets.

Parma won the first two sets 25-17, 25-22. Priest River took the third set 25-21. Parma rallied for the win 25-12.

“This was a tough game for us, we came out kinda asleep and never really woke up,” Goins said. The Spartans had difficulty with Parma’s top hitter, Makayla Stockett.

“We couldn’t stop her,” Goins SEE SPARTANS, 2B

the next set 25-22 and the third set 25-21. Riverside rallied in the fourth set, taking a 25-13 win.

Newport won the climactic fifth set 15-8.

“I have never seen this team come alive like they did that fifth set,” Goodwin O N D EC K: said. “Our VS. CHELAN AT defense Leavenworth Saturday, Nov. 9 was not going to let 2 p.m. anything hit the floor and our front row was doing an excellent job of executing our plays. It was a team effort and I could not be more proud of the resilience we had that night.”

Hadley Stratton and Chaleigh Kirkwood had the game-winning block, she said.

Stratton had a big game, leading the Griz with four aces, nine assists and three blocks. Kailey Ralston and Stratton each had 10 kills, to lead Newport scorers.

The Grizzlies started district play earlier in the week with a 25-15, 25-9, 25-15 sweep of Kettle Falls Tuesday, Oct. 29.

The Kettle Falls match gave Goodwin a chance to give some players who don’t play a lot some game time.

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Rangers come from behind to win over Lions

BY DESIREÉ HOOD OF THE MINER

IONE – The Selkirk Rangers took on Columbia-Inchelium Friday, Nov. 1, overcoming a deficit at halftime and keeping the Lions scoreless during the second half to win 54-32.

“We fell down early but they came roaring back,” Coach Kelly Cain said.

The Lions hit the scoreboard first opening with two touchdowns, one on a 48-yard run and one on a three-yard run.

Selkirk answered with a 12 yard run from Dominic Cain, putting up six points. ColumbiaInchelium hit a 40-yard passing touchdown that ended the first quarter for scoring.

The second quarter saw more action for the Rangers. Cain started scoring with a nine yard run putting up six more points for the team. The Lions responded with their last score of the game when they ran in a 46-yard touchdown. However, the Rangers hit hard with six unanswered touchdowns, leaving the rest of the scoring on the Selkirk side. Shawn Mailly caught a 21-yard pass from Cain and a 15-yard pass, both resulting in a touchdown for the Rangers. The score going into halftime was 32-26.

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Playing catch again, Mailly and Cain met on a 10-yard throw, putting up the first eight points after half and taking the lead from the Lions. Cain also scored a touchdown on a oneyard rush, putting up eight more points to the board.

The fourth quarter also remained scoreless for the visiting Lions. Cain was the first to put up points on a one-yard run, adding six points and padding the Ranger lead. Joey Dickinson was the final score of the game when he O N D EC K: caught AT CROSSOVER GAME, a 28Friday, Nov. 8, 4 or yard 4:30 p.m. at Selkirk pass from Cain, running in the touchdown and cinching the victory for the Rangers. The final score was 5432 for the Rangers.

“We held them scoreless after halftime,” Cain said. “I was really happy with that effort from the kids.”

Cain was 15 of 27 passing for 189 yards and four touchdowns.

Cain was the leading rusher of the night, with 18 carries for 143 yards and four touchdowns.

Mailly had eight receptions for 96 yards and three touchSEE RANGERS, 2B

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Cusick wins one, loses one

BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

CUSICK – The Cusick Panthers volleyball team played twice last week in “We were at little the runto surprised at what up district they did.” playoffs.

The Cusick coach Kim Bluff Panthers On Valley Christian’s win travelled to Valley Christian for a game Tuesday, Oct. 29, losing in five sets.

“It was a pretty good nonleague game,” Cusick coach Kim Bluff said. Cusick underestimated the No. 4 ranked Bi-County 2B League, Bluff said. “We were at little surprised at what they did.”

Valley Christian won the first set 25-18, Cusick won the next two sets 25-21, 25-20. Valley Christian won the fourth set 2523 and the final set 15-13.

Bluff said the game was characterized by long rallies.

“We won some, they won some,” Bluff said. “Our effort was good.”

Caytlin Nenema had a dozen

kills for Cusick, Jovahni Andrews had a game high 22 assists and five digs, Briana Balcom served O N D EC K: two aces and VS. ALMIRA/ Nalene AnCOULEE drews had -Hartline at four blocks.

Wilbur, Thursday, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2 p.m.

Nov. 2, the Panthers played their last league game at Northport, beating the Mustangs in four sets.

The Panthers won the first two sets 25-12, 25-5, before losing the third set 25-18. They closed

the match with a 25-13 fourth set.

“Everybody got to play,” Bluff said.

Four players served aces – Alajah Henry, Kaleigh Driver, Balcom and Jovahni Andrews.

Driver also had nine assists.

Nenema had three blocks and eight kills. Renee Wynne led with four digs.

Cusick played at Republic after deadline Tuesday, Nov. 5.

They will start district playoffs Thursday, Nov. 7, at 2 p.m., with a match against Almira/ Coulee-Hartline at Wilbur.

Spartans end season with shutout

BY DESIREÉ HOOD OF THE MINER

PRIEST RIVER – The Spartans shutout the Mary Walker Chargers of Springdale 42-0 Friday, Nov. 1, ending the season with a massacre victory.

“The boys played real well with a sense of urgency early in the game scoring on our first four drives,” Coach Shane Douglas said.

Priest River quarterback Jimmy Koch had a rushing first quarter, putting up three touchdowns all from the run. He ran in a 55-yard touchdown to open scoring on the Spartans’ first drive of the night. Koch ran the ball from the 12-yard line, again scoring for the Spartans. The final score of the first quarter was also Koch on a 10 yard rushing play ending in the touchdown.

The second quarter started scor-

ing with Jacob Perkins making a six-yard rush for the end zone, putting up seven for the Spartans.

Jeremy MacDonald played catch with Koch on a seven-yard pass resulting in seven more points to the Spartan lead. The score going into halftime was 36-0.

“This game was really a great game for our seniors,” Douglas said. “All of them stepped up and played real well in the first half giving us a big lead 36-0 going into halftime.”

The Spartans continued to dominate the field during the second half, keeping the Chargers scoreless. The only score in the second half came from MacDonald on a 25-yard pass from Anthony Storro, putting up the last six points during the game. The final score was 42-0, the Spartans ending their season on a shutout victory.

“One of the many great things

about this senior class this year was they were great mentors to our younger players and were right there to cheer on our younger players’ efforts in the second half,” Douglas said. “It will be difficult to replace such a great group of young men like this.”

Koch was 14 for 19 passing attempts for 188 yards and one touchdown. Storro was four for seven attempts, passing for 59 yards and one touchdown.

Koch rushed five attempts for 77 yards and two touchdowns.

Andy Myers had five carries for 78 yards and Perkins had eight attempts gaining 70 yards and one touchdown.

Dallas Hopkins had 13 receptions for 157 yards. MacDonald had three catches for 73 yards and one touchdown. Perkins had one reception for 10 yards and one touchdown.

On defense, Tanner Linton had

11 tackles, one sack and two interceptions, one of them leading to a 35 yard return for a touchdown.

Meyer had eight tackles and Jesse Griffin had seven.

“The defense did a great job stopping all of Springdale’s drives all night long,” Douglas said.

In total, the Spartans finished the season with 258 yards rushing and 247 yards passing in their final game.

The Spartans finished the season in third place in the Intermountain League, behind Timberlake and Bonners Ferry.

They are ahead of Kellogg with an overall record of 5-3.

“We didn’t achieve all the goals we set out to achieve this year but it wasn’t from a lack effort,” Douglas said. “These guys gave myself and our coaching staff incredible effort and put in a lot of hard work this year in the on and off season.”

Newport football outplays Kettle Falls for the win

BY DESIREÉ HOOD OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – The Grizzly defense held Kettle Falls to one touchdown as Newport beat the Bulldogs 28-7, sending the 19 Grizzly seniors off with a final league win on senior night.

“A lot of different seniors made a lot of big plays,” Coach

Zac Farnam said. “It is really nice to send the seniors out with a win.”

The Grizzlies started scoring early durO N D EC K : ing the AT QUINCY, FRIDAY, first quarNov. 8 at 7 p.m. ter Friday night, when Carter Schutz ran in a three yard run putting up the

first six Grizzly points. The momentum was just getting going for the team when the second quarter rolled around.

During the second quarter, Jeron Konkright caught a seven-yard pass from quarterback Ryan Rapp, putting up eight more points to the Grizzly scoreboard. The score at halftime was 14-0.

“I don’t think they had a first down during the first half,” Farnam said.

Schutz came into the third quarter with scoring in mind as he ran in an eight yard touchdown putting seven more points on the board and continuing

NEWPORT | Senior night was emotional FROM PAGE 1B

A Freeman forward had a clear look at goal but Kennedy Kindred came out of nowhere to block her shot and Newport was able to clear the ball.

Emily Lewis finished Newport’s scoring with a penalty kick that sealed the victory.

“Violet Gay and Rhianna Knorr did an outstanding job at defensive midfield and once again Tiffany Huang stepped up big for us,” coach Lewis said.

“We are now on to play Lakeside for the district championship and though our results against them to date have not been good , we will compete and make this a game.”

Newport’s last game of the regular season was against Riverside

Monday, Oct. 28. The Griz won 4-2.

“This was senior night and emotional for our five seniors,” coach Lewis said.

Newport had three main players out and their play was a bit chaotic, but ultimately they got the job done, Lewis said. One player was suspended for two weeks because of a violation of the Newport student athlete code of conduct.

Sydney Hearnden is still out with a knee injury and another player was out because of poor grades.

Two of the three were back for Tuesday night’s game.

Newport went down 1-0 early but equalized with a goal from Emily Lewis on a high shot to the right corner.

Riverside made a penalty kick

CUSICK | Second in league FROM PAGE 1B

played a good game against him, Finley said.

“Our defense did a great job of keeping him in the pocket,” Finley said.

The Panthers lost battery power to their camera some time during the second quarter, Finley said. This made keeping statistics for the game impossible for the Panthers. No statistics were given at press time.

The Panthers are in second place in the Northeast 1B North league, behind Republic. They are ahead

of Selkirk, Columbia-Inchelium, Curlew, Wellpinit and Northport.

The Panthers travel to Odessa to take on the Odessa-Harrington Titans, Friday, Nov. 8 at 7 p.m. for a league crossover game. This game will determine who the Panthers will play for the second league crossover game. If they win, it will be against the Liberty-Christian Patriots. If they lose, they will take on the Touchet Indians.

The crossover game with Odessa will be broadcast online and available for listening around the world.

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to go up 2-1 at half. In the second half Newport was more solid and took control.

“I was proud of our effort and maintaining our composure,” coach Lewis said.

Holly Malsbury had a couple goals in the second half to help and continued her outstanding goal scoring for Newport. Violet Gay stepped up and is getting better at defense, according to Lewis.

“Because we were a bit short handed, we had several kids step in and get some quality minutes of play,” the coach said. Aryonna Willboughby, Rebecca Malcom, Chelsea Graham and Rhianna Knorr all contributed at forward and midfield.

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downs and Dickinson had three receptions for 55 yards and one touchdown. Mailly had a good game on defense as well, adding three interceptions to the Rangers’ play. “It was really overall a good team effort,” Cain said. “It was a lot of fun to watch them play like that.”

The Rangers took the third seed in the Northeast 1B North league with this victory, the final seed to be taken to postseason play. They are behind Republic and Cusick, and ahead of Columbia-Inchelium,

Wolf trapping season opens this month

COEUR D’ALENE – The wolf trapping season opens Friday, Nov. 15, in the wolf management zones in northern and eastern parts of Idaho.

The trapping seasons runs through March 31 in the Panhandle zone, except in parts of units 2 and 3, and in the Lolo, Selway, Middle Fork zone; Salmon and Island Park zones.

Trapping season also runs through March 31 in the PalouseHells Canyon Zone units 13 and 18 on private lands only – closed in units 8, 8A, 11 and 11A; and in the Dworshak-Elk City zone, except Unit 10A, which opens Feb. 1.

In the McCall-Weiser Zone, trapping runs through March 15 in units 19A and 25 and on private land only in unit 22. Units 23, 24, 31, 32 and 32A are closed.

All other zones are closed to trapping.

Trappers must complete a required wolf trapping class before they can buy wolf trapping tags.

Licensed trappers may buy up to five wolf trapping tags per trapping season for use in those zones with an open wolf trapping season. In addition, up to five wolf hunting tags may be purchased per calendar year for hunting. Unused wolf hunting tags may be used to tag trapped wolves in wolf zones with an open trapping and hunting season. Trappers should note that bag limits are not the same for all

the wolf zones.

Only three wolf trapping tags may be used in the McCall-Weiser, Salmon and Island Park zones.

Wolf tags cost $11.50 for resident hunters, and $31.75 for nonresidents. Trapping tags are valid for the trapping season, but wolf hunting tags are valid only for the calendar year.

Additional details on wolf hunting and trapping seasons and rules are available online at: http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/public/hunt/ rules/?getPage=63, and in the printed 2013 Big Game Seasons and Rules brochure, available at all license vendors and Fish and Game offices.

While trapping has been part of the landscape in Idaho, Fish and Game reminds hound hunters, hunters with bird dogs, and people with pets that trappers have an increased interest to be in the woods because of the wolf trapping season. People with pets should know how to release a pet that is caught in a foothold trap or neck snare.

Trapping regulations prohibit traps from the center and within 5 feet of center line of all maintained designated public trails and from the surface and right of way of all maintained designated public roads. Ground traps are prohibited within 300 feet of any designated public campground, picnic area and trailhead.

SPARTANS | Finished season 5-2, 11-7 FROM PAGE 1B

said, and the Spartans had trouble with their hitting. “Our hitting was off, which is not like us, so that made it difficult to finish rallies,” she said.

The Parma loss put the Spartans in a match with Fruitland, last year’s champion.

Priest River took them to four sets, losing the first set 25-12, winning the next one 25-19, dropping the third set 25-22 and the fourth set 25-21.

“Fruitland was a very aggressive defensive team,” Goins said.

“They dug up lots of hits that we are used to getting kills off of.”

Priest River played competitively, she said, but just couldn’t get the win.

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Curlew, Wellpinit and Northport.

The next game for the Rangers will be at home in Ione, but the date, time and opposing team has not been announced.

Cain said the game would definitely be played this weekend.

The winner of the tie breaker game between Pateros and Entiat, played Tuesday, Nov. 5, will decide which team will play the Rangers Friday, Nov. 8. Depending on the opponent, the game will start at 4 p.m. or 4:30 p.m. Check breaking news at The Miner online for current game information.

There were some highpoints, however.

“Junior Lilly Lucky stepped up and had a great serving and digging night with 14 digs,” Goins said. Fruitland was a solid team that made few errors, she said.

Goins was disappointed not to win first, but was happy with her team’s performance.

“All and all, it was a great trip to state,” Goins said. “I would have loved to be in the champi-

onship game with Snake River, but you can’t win them all.

Maybe next year.”

The Spartans played the teams that finished second, third and fourth at the tournament, which was won by Snake River. Parma finished second, Sugar-Salem was third and Fruitland finished fourth.

Priest River finished the year with a 5-2 league record and was 11-7 overall.

GRIZZLIES | Finished third FROM PAGE 1B

“Lots of new girls got a chance to play out their first time jitters,” Goodwin said. “Jalin Earl had her first time varsity experience and did very well.

Grace Moore played her part getting a couple kills along with Jensen Kirkwood. I was proud of the starters for playing so hard to give us an opportunity to get everyone in the game.”

Against Kettle Falls, Stratton led or shared the lead in three categories.

She had nine kills, a block, four aces and seven digs. Laurie Vaughn had 20 assists to lead all players. Haley Braim had four aces and Ralston had five digs for the Grizzlies.

After the Riverside win Saturday, the Grizzlies faced Freeman, the No. 2 ranked team in the Northeast A League. Playing a

fresh Freeman team and coming off the Kettle Falls match the same day, Newport didn’t have any more luck than they did the first two times the teams met.

Newport lost those contests and Freeman pulled out a three set win this time, 25-10, 25-15, 25-10. Freeman went on to beat Lakeside for the district championship.

“Freeman we knew would be tough as always,” Goodwin said.

She counted Stratton and Kirkwood blocking the Northeast A League’s Most Valuable Player, as a highlight of the match.

After districts, Newport finished third in the Northeast A League, with a 7-5 league record and 10-6 overall record.

Freeman and Lakeside are the other two teams moving on to Bi District play. Both Freeman and Lakeside had 11-1 league records.

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Hernandez, who Hernandez owns another restaurant by the same name on Freya Street in Spokane, says he wanted to open a second restaurant, but outside of Spokane.

“There are too many in Spokane,” he says. After exploring the market, he decided on Newport, by the Golden Spur Motel, on Highway 2.

Hernandez says Arturo Ramos will be the chef, serving classic Mexican food. Ramos says there will be a taco bar daily and they also offer take out food. He is open to expanding the services.

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The fourth quarter saw a little more action as the Bulldogs fought to hit the scoreboard. Schutz threw a pass to Konkright for 60 yards, ending up in a Newport touchdown and seven more points. Kettle Falls responded with a final push and added a 10-yard run by Bulldog Austin Anderson to score the only seven points for his team.

“I could tell they really wanted to win on the defensive side of the ball,” Farnam said.

Rapp was 11 for 20 passing for 104 yards and one touchdown.

Schutz was one for one on passing for 60 yards and one touchdown.

Schutz had 21 carries leading to 125 yards and two touchdowns. Rapp had 14 carries for 62 yards. Tristen Cutshall had four carries for 14 yards and Allan Thompson had two carries for five yards.

Konkright had seven receptions during the game leading to 131 yards and two touchdowns. Cody Smith had two catches adding 22 yards and Schutz had two for six yards gained.

On defense, Konkright, Daniel Fouse, Jake Satterlee and Isaiah Battle all had four or more tackles.

Seth Harvey had three tackles and Cutshall and Smith each had two.

Newport had 206 yards rushing to help win the game. They completed 12 of 21 passing attempts for 164 yards total. Kettle Falls had 112 yards total for the game, completing only four of 10 attempts at passing for 18 yards.

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BR I E FLY Moms group meets Nov. 15 at Dalkena Church

DALKENA – All moms of preschoolers are invited to be a part of Mothers of Precious Little Ones (MOPLO) at the Dalkena Church. The meetings are held the third Friday of each month from 9-11 a.m. at Dalkena Church on Highway 20, north of Newport. Meetings include special speakers, crafts, snacks, encouragement and networking with other moms. A children’s program is provided for ages 5 and under. There is no charge.

The next meeting is Nov. 15 and the theme is “Chocolate.”

The guest speaker is Pam Thompson from the Calispel Library in Cusick. She will also be in charge of the special activity. All children present will receive a free book.

For more information, contact Denise Pontius at 509447-0271 or timdenisep@ yahoo.com.

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Library has leather books for reading pleasure NEWPORT – The Newport Public Library offers classic leather bound books to inspire readers to get reacquainted or introduced to classic writers and novels. Children’s issues are also available.

The library offers new children’s books, poetry books, complete television series on DVD, movies, music, young adult books, fiction and juvenile fiction.

They also offer a poetry group, movie night, Saturday matinee, storytime, creative kid’s holiday parties, summer reading, overdrive for ebooks, audiobooks and free music downloads that can be kept.

The changes are being made because of feedback from community surveys.

For more information, stop by the library and grab a calendar of events.

Rotary wreaths benefits Priest River Animal Rescue PRIEST RIVER – Add some Christmas cheer to your home or office and help the Priest River Animal Rescue at the same time. The Newport/ Priest River Rotary Club are selling Balsam and pine wreaths for $20 and $22.

Proceeds will go to the animal rescue.

A 22-inch wreath is $20 and a 25-inch wreath is $22.

All have pines cones, berries and a felt bow.

To purchase, contact Nadine at 208-448-2736 or Terri at 208-448-2431 by Nov. 15.

WSU announces Summer 2013 graduates PULLMAN – Several area students graduated from Washington State University following the summer 2013 semester. They were: William Randal Yeary of Elk graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration. Samantha Brienne Zabawa of Newport graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Human Development. And Jeffrey Ryan Mathison of Usk graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration.

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.

The cast of the Pend Oreille Players presentation of Fiddler on the Roof, opening Friday, Nov 8, at 7 p.m. Back to front and left to right - The Fiddler - Sarah Fazenden, Hodel - Amber Fiedler, Golde - Jessica Pletsch, Tzeitel - Melanie Gentle, Shpritze - Isabelle Epps, Bielke - Joellie Heneise, Tevya – Tyrian Miller.

Fiddler on the Roof opens in Newport NEWPORT – The Pend Oreille Players present Fiddler on the Roof, Friday, Nov. 8, at 7 p.m. bringing to life the 1971 American musical comedy with local talent lighting up the stage.

Fiddler on the Roof will run for two weekends,

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- Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport, use back entrance Newport TOPS: 9 a.m. - Newport Eagles Fiber Arts Knitting and Spinning Group: 9 a.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport Computer Basics for Adults: 10 a.m. to Noon - Newport Library Story Time: 10:30 a.m. - Blanchard Library Al-Anon: Noon - American Lutheran Church Pinochle: 1 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center PRM-Advocates for Women: 1-3 p.m. - Station 2:41 Coffee Shop, Oldtown Jessa’s Creative Dance Class: 4 p.m. - Create Arts Center Alcoholics Anonymous: 5:45 p.m.

- Hospitality House, Newport Calispel Post 217: 6 p.m. - American Legion in Cusick Priest River Animal Rescue: 6 p.m.

- 1710 9th St., Priest River BASIC Meeting: 6 p.m. - Blanchard Community Center Priest River TOPS: 6 p.m. - Priest River Free Methodist Church Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. Hospitality House, Newport Pend Oreille Rock and Gem Club: 7 p.m. - 508 Quail Loop, Newport THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7 Priest River Food Bank Open: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center Story Time: 10:30 a.m. - Priest River Library Story Time - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick: 10:30 a.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick Open Painting Workshop: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport Duplicate Bridge: 12:30 p.m. - Hospitality House in Newport Loosely Knit: 1-3 p.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick After School Readers Club: 3 p.m.

- Priest River Library Celebrate Recovery: 5:30 p.m. House of the Lord, 754 Silverbirch Lane, Oldtown Bingo: 6 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center Pend Oreille Kids Club: 6 p.m. Pend Oreille Mennonite Church Pinochle: 6 p.m. - Hospitality House in Newport Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. Blanchard Community Church Newport Masonic Lodge: 7:30 p.m.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8 Story Time: 11 a.m. - Newport Library

starting Friday-Sunday, Nov. 8-10 and FridaySunday, Nov. 15-17. Friday and Saturday shows will be at 7 p.m. Sunday matinee showtime is 3 p.m.The cost is $10 in advance for adults and $12 at the door. Children ages 5-18 cost $5 for a

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Happy Agers Meeting and Potluck: Noon - Priest River Senior Center Dance Classes: 5:30-6:30 p.m. Create Arts Center, Newport Alcoholics Anonymous Open Meeting: 7 p.m. - Priest River VFW Al-Anon: 7-8 p.m. - Priest River, 119 Main St., Suite 204, Room 16, Call Jan 208-946-6131 ‘Fiddler on the Roof’: 7 p.m. - Pend Oreille Playhouse SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9 Women’s AA: 9:30 a.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport Kids Movie Club: 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. - Newport Library Happy Agers Card Party: 1 p.m. Priest River Senior Center AA Meeting: 5 p.m. - Cornerstone Building, Selkirk Way, Oldtown Set Free Northwest Meal and Worship: 6:30 p.m. - Conerstone Building Behind Ace Hardware, Oldtown ‘Fiddler on the Roof’: 7 p.m. - Pend Oreille Playhouse SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10 ‘Fiddler on the Roof’: 3 p.m. - Pend Oreille Playhouse Newport Youth: 4 p.m. - Sadie Halstead Middle School Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. Hospitality House, Newport MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11 Evergreen Art Association: 10 a.m.

- Riverbank Restaurant Veterans’ Day Services: 11 a.m. Newport Cemetery Hospitality House Senior Potluck: Noon - Newport Habitat for Humanity: 6 p.m. Sandifur Room, Newport Hospital Young Lives Club for Pregnant and Teen Moms: 6 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport. Call 208691-2920 Priest River Lions: 6:30 p.m. Priest River Senior Center Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. Blanchard Community Church Blanchard Grange Meeting: 7 p.m.

- Blanchard Grange Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m.

- Pend Oreille Bible Church in Cusick Tuesday, November 12 Blanchard Stitchers Quilting Group: 10 a.m. - Blanchard Inn Writers Group: 2 p.m. - Create Arts Center Jessa’s Creative Dance Class: 4 p.m. - Create Arts Center Weight Watchers: 5:30-6 p.m.

Weigh in and 6 p.m. meeting Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport Pinochle: 6 p.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick Bingo: 6:30 p.m. - Newport Eagles Belly Dance Fitness: 6:30-7:30

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For more information contact Pend Oreille Players Association at 240 N Union Ave., Newport or by calling 509-447-9900 or email at pendoreilleplayers.org.

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p.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - St. Anthony’s Church Spirit Lake Lodge No. 57: 8 p.m. Spirit Lake WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13 Rotary Club: 7:15 a.m. - Oldtown Rotary Park Overeaters Anonymous: 7:30 a.m.

- Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport, use back entrance Newport TOPS: 9 a.m. - Newport Eagles Fiber Arts Knitting and Spinning Group: 9 a.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport Story Time: 10:30 a.m. - Blanchard Library Priest River Lioness: 11:30 a.m. Priest River Senior Center

CALVARY CHAPEL NEWPORT

“Where The Sheep Go To Be Fed” 101 S. Scott • Newport Sunday Morning 10 a.m.

(509) 939-0676 CalvaryNewport@aol.com / 97.3 FM “I am the bread of life. He who comes to me will never go hungry, and he who believes in me will never be thirsty.”

John 6:35

Home and Community Educators Diamond Lake Club: Noon - Call Billie Goodno at 509-447-3781 or Chris King at 208-437-0971 Al-Anon: Noon - American Lutheran Church Weavers’ Group: Noon to 3:30 p.m. - Create Arts Center PRM-Advocates for Women: 1-3 p.m. - Station 2:41 Coffee Shop, Oldtown Pinochle: 1 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center Jessa’s Creative Dance Class: 4 p.m. - Create Arts Center Alcoholics Anonymous: 5:45 p.m.

- Hospitality House, Newport Priest River TOPS: 6 p.m. - Priest River Free Methodist Church Spirit Lake Historical Society: 6:30 p.m. - Call 208-665-5921 Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. Hospitality House, Newport

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 3rd and Spokane St., Newport, WA Worship Service ~ 10:00 a.m.

Church School ~ 10:00 a.m.

Nursery Care Available Rev. Russell Clark 447-4121 newportucc@conceptcable.com www.newportucc.org

REAL LIFE MINISTRIES

“Where Jesus and Real Life Meet.”

Worship Time: Sunday 10:30 a.m. at the Newport High School Real Life Ministries office, 420 4th St. Newport, WA - Office Phone: (509) 447-2164 or Toll Free (877) 997-1200

PINE RIDGE COMMUNITY CHURCH 1428 1st Street West Sunday School ~ 9:15 a.m.

Morning Worship ~ 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday: Youth ~7:00 p.m.

Pastor Mitch McGhee 447-3265

DALKENA COMMUNITY CHURCH • VILLAGE MISSIONS S.S. ~ 9:30 • Worship ~ 11 a.m.

Family Night, Wednesday ~ 7 p.m.

(Bible and Youth Clubs) Pastor Sandy Strait - 509-447-3687

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

509-671-3436

CHURCH OF FAITH

36245 Hwy 41, Oldtown, ID Sunday School 9 a.m.

Sunday Services - 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Wed. - Bible Study 6 p.m.

Pastor Jack Jones Church Office 208-437-0150 www.churchoffaitholdtown.com

Community Church Directory CATHOLIC MASSES

Newport: St. Anthony’s, 447-4231 612 W. First St., Sun. - 11 a.m.

Usk: St. Jude’s River Rd., Sat. - 5p.m.

Ione: St. Bernard’s, 802 - 8th St., Sun. - 2nd & 4th - 8:00 a.m.

Metaline Falls: St. Joseph’s, 446-2651 -- 406 Park St., Sun., 1st, 3rd & 5th - 8:00 a.m.

OLDTOWN – The West Bonner County Food Bank is again offering applications for Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday boxes.

Applications are available at the food bank in Oldtown.

Volunteers prefer families sign up in person, but in rare cases they say they will accept applications over the phone. The food bank is located at 315 E. Third, Oldtown, behind the bowling alley.

Thanksgiving pickup will be Nov. 26 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Congregational Church in the Horizon Center on High and Washington in Priest River.

The holiday boxes are for Idaho residents only.

Idaho identification must be shown when filling out the application.

When you sign up for Thanksgiving, you will automatically be signed up for Christmas as well.

If you know, or find out before Christmas, that your plans will change and you don’t need a box, let the food bank know.

Christmas pickup is Dec. 23.

Turkey donations are greatly appreciated this year as the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has opted to deny federal money to Bonner County.

The county did not qualify for funding as it does not meet unemployment or poverty thresholds.

“This has always been one of our most staple donations of the year, enabling us to purchase food throughout the year and for the holidays,” volunteer Karen Squires said.

The food bank and thrift shop is open Monday through Friday, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, call 208-437-0143.

SPRING VALLEY MENNONITE CHURCH

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

NEWPORT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

“Sharing Christ As He Is, With People As They Are” 2nd & Spokane Sts 447-3846 9 a.m. Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Worship Service 11:30 a.m. Fellowship Time September - May AWANA - Tuesday 5:30 p.m.

The Immortals (13-High School ) Thur. 7-9 Pastor Rob Malcolm

NEW TESTAMENT CHURCH

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

HOUSE OF THE LORD

754 Silver Birch Ln. • Oldtown, ID 83822 ‘’Contemporary Worship’’ Sun. ~ 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.

“United Generation Church” Youth Group Wednesday 6 p.m.

Jeff & Robie Ecklund, Pastors • 437-2032 www.hotl.me

NEWPORT SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS

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

1 mile S. of Newport on Hwy. 2 • 447-3742 Pastor Rob Greenslade Sun. School 9:45 a.m. • Worship 11 a.m.

Evening Worship 6:30 p.m.

Bible Study Weds. 6:30 p.m.

AMERICAN LUTHERAN CHURCH E.L.C.A.

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

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To purchase, contact Nadine at 208-4482736 or Terri at 208448-2431 by Nov. 15.

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NEWPORT – The Newport Public Library offers classic leather bound books to inspire readers to get reacquainted or introduced to classic writers and novels. Children’s issues are also available.

The library offers new children’s books, poetry books, complete television series on DVD, movies, music, young adult books, fiction and juvenile fiction. They also offer a poetry group.

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—Duplicate Bridge Hospitality House 6 p.m.—Pinochle, Hospitality House

We’re here to help seniors & their families

Connecting Seniors with a wide array of programs and services within the community. We work with Medicare beneficiaries, assisting them with accessing prescription drug benefits.

8 a.m.—Coffee Hour, Hospitality House, Happy Agers Dinner at Priest River Senior Center; 11:30 a.m. — Senior Meal at Blanchard Inn

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Aging & Disability Resources

8 a.m.—Coffee Hour, Hospitality House Noon— Senior Meals at Ione Senior Center; 11:30 a.m. — Senior Meal at Blanchard Inn Noon— Happy agers Potluck Priest River Senior Center

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—Senior Meal at Blanchard Inn Noon— Happy agers Potluck Priest River Senior Center

6:30 p.m - Bingo, Ione IOOF Hall;

9 12 p.m - Happy agers Potluck Priest River Senior Center; 6:30 p.m - Bingo, Ione IOOF Hall;

16 6:30 p.m - Bingo, Ione IOOF Hall; 1 p.m.—Happy Agers Pinocle tournament, Priest River Senior Center

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Charles Henry Thompson passed away Oct. 13, at the age of 91.

He was born in Sulpher Springs, Texas, and graduated from Sulpher Springs High Thompson School. He served in the U.S. Navy as a Corpsman, for 30 years. He was a member of the American Legion in Cusick, and was due to get his 25-year pin.

Mr. Thompson was married to Edith Thompson, who preceded him in death. They were very involved in showing dogs. He also owned the Sears catalog store in Newport.

He married Marie (Stone) Thompson, who also passed away, Aug. 22, of this year.

Mr. Thompson loved to putter around out in the yard, and was always taking care of his chickens.

You could always count on hearing “howdy neighbor” whenever you saw him.

He served in World War II, the Korean War, and the first part of the Vietnam War. He passed on the Navy’s birthday.

Per his wishes, there will be no memorial service, and his ashes will be spread at sea on the Oregon Coast.

He was survived by his two sisters, Rose and Trudie in Texas; four stepdaughters, Debbie Brazda of Cusick, Theresa Thomas of Cusick, Kathy Pearson of Lake Stevens, Wash., and Julie Hintt of Billings, Mont.; several nieces and nephews and grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home in Newport is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at www. sherman-knapp.com.

Donny Francis of Spokane passed away Oct. 27, because of complications from COPD. He was 54 years old.

Mr. Francis was born July 16, 1959, in Havre, Mont., the Francis son of Jim and Barbara (Johnson) Francis. He married Marlana Eastman Francis Feb. 14, 1986, in Phoenix, Ariz.

Mr. Francis quit school in the ninth grade to work for his grandfather in construction. He worked his dream as a Union Ironworker from 1988 to 2006.

He served in the U.S. Military from 1979-1980.

Mr. Francis loved building and racing stock cars and playing poker. He was a member of the American Legion Post 54 in Chewelah. He lived with his father on Highway 20 in Pend Oreille County for one and a half years before his father passed away.

Mr. Francis is survived by his wife, Marlana, of Spokane; his children James Francis and Candice Francis, both of Spokane, and Lindsay Rahn of Bigfork, Mont.; grandson Blake Francis of Spokane; brother T.J. Francis of Oklahoma; uncle Mike Francis of Phoenix; and aunt Alice Hornbeck of Salt Lake City, Utah.

He was preceded in death by his father, Jim Francis, mother Barbara Johnson, brother Jessie Francis, sister Tami Forton, and grandparents Don Francis and Clara Francis.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, Nov. 9, at 1 p.m. at Opportunity Christian Fellowship, 1313 S. Pines, Spokane Valley, with Beth Armstrong officiating. A potluck reception will follow the memorial at Ironworkers Local 14 Union Hall, 16610 E. Euclid Ave., Spokane Valley.

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Mataya Grace McLeslie Mataya Grace McLeslie was born Oct. 21 at 7:22 p.m. to Amanda and Michael McLeslie of Newport. She weighed 6 pounds, 10 ounces and measured 19.5 inches in length, delivered by Dr. Lewis at Newport Hospital and Health Services. She joins brother Ayecen and sister Ashlyn.

Maternal grandparents are Robbin and Dani Truitl, and Frank and Leslie Carpenter. Paternal grandparents are the late Randy McLeslie and Chris and Kelly Byrd.

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Editor’s Note: The following are descriptions of people currently wanted by the Pend Oreille County Sheriff’s Office and other law enforcement agencies. Any information about these suspects should be directed to the sheriff’s office by calling 509-447-3151. This is a regular section of The Miner. All information is provided by the sheriff’s office.

Tracie L. Johnson, 40, is wanted on one Pend Oreille County warrant for failure to appear on original charges of driving while Johnson suspended 3rd. Her last known address was in the Usk area. She is 5 feet 1 inches tall and weighs 115 pounds, with brown eyes and brown hair.

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to elude as well as violation of release conditions. He is 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighs170 pounds, with brown eyes and brown hair. His last known address was in the Elk area.

David L. Byington, 57, is wanted on a Pend Oreille County warrant for failure to appear on original charges of driving under the influence. He is 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighs 185 Byington pounds with brown eyes and blond hair.

His last known address was in the Newport area.

Joshua D. Haney, 32, wanted on a Pend Oreille County warrant for failure to appear to a show cause hearing.

He is 6 feet 1 inch tall and weighs 210 Haney pounds, with blue eyes and blonde hair. His last known address Newport area.

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. 28 ACCIDENT – Hwy. 2, report of single vehicle roll over; 33-yearold male with back pain.

VEHICLE PROWL – W. Kelly Drive, respondent states vehicle was broken into and damaged.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES – Westside Calispell, respondent believes someone broke her pig’s leg last night.

ARREST – W. Blackwell St., Deborah Nanette Burney, 59, of Metaline Falls was arrested on a warrant.

ARREST – LeClerc Rd. N., Lester Vincent Priest, 26, of Cusick was arrested on warrants.

THEFT – Hwy. 211, report of gas and pressure washer missing over last month.

ASSAULT – 4th Ave., report that male pushed complainant down and threw feces on him.

ARREST – Whitetail Place, Eric Bird, 24, of Tahlequah was arrested for domestic violence assault.

ARREST – N. Washington Ave., Newport, Matthew James Nick, 23, was arrested for driving under the influence.

Tuesday, Oct. 29 THREATENING – S. Calispell Ave., report that female continues to send texts that complainant finds threatening.

ARREST – W. 7th St., Adam D. O’Clair, 41, of Coupville was arrested for a probation violation.

ARREST – N. Craig Ave., Troy D. Wood, 50, was arrested on a warrant.

ACCIDENT – W. 3rd St., report of two-vehicle accident non-blocking non-injury accident.

TRAFFIC HAZARD – N. 5th Ave., report that homeowner has put a pipe across the road and is refusing to remove it.

ILLEGAL BURNING – W. Sacheen St., report of subjects burning trash, believes plastics and more.

ARREST – N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, Matthias Michael Brown, 32, was arrested on warrants.

ARREST – Matthew James Nick, 23, of Newport was arrested for driving under the influence.

Wednesday, Oct. 30 SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES – Kirkpatrick Rd., report of wanted subject in the area.

THEFT – W. 5th St., Newport, report of theft from student at high school.

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE – Hwy. 20, report of suspicious vehicle on side of highway.

TRESPASSING – Apling Lane, Newport ARREST – Hwy. 2, Mark W. Link, 39, of Spokane was arrested for driving with a suspended license and driving without the required ignition interlock.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES – Camden Rd. DRUGS – N. Newport Ave., report of drugs.

THEFT – W. Pine St., Newport, report of theft from vehicle.

ARREST – E. Joyner Drive, Brian F. Emery, 52, of Ione was arrested on a Department of Corrections detainer.

ARREST – Katie M. Catelli, 21, of Elk was arrested on a local warrant.

VEHICLE PROWL – W. 2nd St., Newport, reported theft from vehicle.

ACCIDENT – N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of hit and run.

ARREST – Troy Duane Wood, 49, of Newport was arrested on a Department of Corrections detainer.

ARREST – David Allan Bailey, 43, of Newport was arrested for driving under the influence.

Thursday, Oct. 31 TRAFFIC OFFENSE – Fertile Valley Rd., report of truck that was speeding by and almost slid into complainant’s front porch, left tire tracks.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES – S. Union Ave., Newport, report of suspicious smell from area; smell of sulfur coming from downstairs apartment.

DISTURBANCE – Sleepy Hollow Lane, report of argument between two males.

FIRE – N. Calispell Ave., report of smoke in residence.

ACCIDENT – W. Walnut St., report of a non-injury car accident, vehicle backed out of parking spot and reportedly hit complainant’s car.

ARREST – Hwy. 20, Jonothan A. Teeples, 24, of Cusick was arrested on a warrant.

BURGLARY – Hwy. 31, report that known male subject stolen several items from complainant’s residence.

ARREST – S. Washington Ave., Newport, Adrian D. Lawrence, 37, of Newport was arrested on a local warrant.

ILLEGAL BURNING – Monumental Way, Cusick, report of illegal burning, subject in single wide

|| WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6 Diamond Lake Water and Sewer: 10 a.m. - District Office, 172 South Shore Road Oldtown Urban Renewal District Board: 5:30 p.m. - Oldtown City Hall 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 Sacheen Lake Sewer and Water District Board: 7 p.m. - Sacheen Fire Station, Highway 211

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9 Pend Oreille County Democrats: 10 a.m. - Cusick Community Center MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11 Pend Oreille Fire District No. 2: 10 a.m. - Fire Station 23, 390442 Highway 20, Ione Pend Oreille Fire District No. 6: 6 p.m. - Furport Fire Hall, 7572 LeClerc Road Oldtown City Council: 6:30 p.m.

- Oldtown City Hall Cusick Town Council: 7 p.m. Cusick Community Center

Funds available for emergency food, shelter programs CUSICK – Pend Oreille County has been awarded a $6,165 grant to support local emergency food and shelter programs. The federal funds come from the Emergency Food and Shelter Program.

To receive funds under the grant,

local agencies must be private, voluntary non-profit organizations or units of government; be eligible to receive federal funds; have an accounting system; practice nondiscrimination; have demonstrated the capacity to deliver emergency

services; and if they are a private organization, they must have a voluntary board.

A local board made up of a county commissioner and representatives from area organizations will determine how the funds will

be distributed.

The program is currently looking for one homeless or formerly homeless individual to help serve on the board. Public or private agencies interested in applying for these funds can call 509-445-1289.

Friday, Nov. 1 THEFT – S. 8th Ave., reporting theft of elk horns.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON – Kirkpatrick Rd., report of possible wanted person seen in the area.

BURGLARY – Hwy. 2, report of burglary; lock cut, missing items.

ACCIDENT – Panhead Hill Rd., report that vehicle off side of road, hit a tree, no injuries.

ACCIDENT – Hwy. 20, report of a semi over embankment, one injured.

ACCIDENT – Hwy. 20, deputy out with vehicle that looks like they ran over some debris.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES – Hwy. 2, complainant found a knife with blood on it on the side of the road.

JUVENILE PROBLEM – LeClerc Rd. N., report of two children running in front of vehicle.

THREATENING – N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, reported intimidation of witness.

THREATENING – Hwy. 2, complainant reports being chased.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VERBAL – S. Newport Ave., report that neighbor is fighting, complainant was woke up over the noise.

ARREST – Kelly Travis Spielman, 39, of Sagle was arrested for driving under the influence.

Saturday, Nov. 2 ASSAULT – W. 3rd St., report of an assault.

ACCIDENT – Hwy. 211, report that vehicle skidded and rolled on its side, non-injury.

FIRE – Chain Lakes Drive, complainant said large fire possibly in area of Bear Mountain or Chain Lakes.

THEFT – Fertile Valley Rd., report of stolen vehicle dumped and suspect headed down Fertile Valley towards Highway 2.

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE – N. State Line Rd., report of suspicious vehicle in area with two males.

TRESPASSING – W. Walnut St., Newport, report of trespassing.

THEFT – N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, vehicle theft reported.

Sunday, Nov. 3 SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES – W. Pine St., Newport, report that unknown subjects continue to use apartment’s common area.

MALICIOUS MISCHIEF – Lehigh Ave., report that jack o lanterns removed from front porches and smashed in street.

ARREST – W. 7th St., Adelaide Teresa Mcgills, 29, of Newport was arrested for violation of a protection order.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES – Hwy. 2, report that trailer door found open and dog outside.

ARREST – W. Wisconsin Ave., Lowdell Jaqade Hereford, 51, of Ione was arrested for driving under the influence.

DISTURBANCE – S. Newport Ave., complainant said female is screaming and causing a disturbance.

ACCIDENT – Hwy. 2, report of icy roads, one car slid off.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE – Chippewa Ave., report of shop door open and lights on.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES – S. Garden Ave., Newport, report of suspicious white Nissan pickup in area.

ASSAULT – N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of two males fighting.

West Bonner County Monday, Oct. 28 DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE – Wash Ave., Newport, report of a DUI in the area of Washington Avenue and Spruce Street in Newport.

Tuesday, Oct. 29 STRUCTURE FIRE – W. Settlement Rd., Priest River Wednesday, Oct. 30 RECOVERED STOLEN VEHICLE – Sierra Lane, Spirit Lake, a stolen four-wheeler was recovered in the area of Sierra Lane and Hero Avenue.

Thursday, Oct. 31 TRESPASSING – Sleepy Hollow, Oldtown THEFT – Hwy. 57, Priest River THEFT – Al’s Welding Rd., Spirit Lake Friday, Nov. 1 BURGLARY – Estates Loop, Priest River DOMESTIC DISPUTE – Kelso Lake Rd., Priest River WEAPON OFFENSE – Spirit Lake Cutoff, deputies seized a stolen firearm during a traffic stop.

Saturday, Nov. 2 No reportable incidents.

Sunday, Nov. 3 No reportable incidents.

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Bonner County Planning and Zoning Commission Hearing: 5 p.m. - Bonner County Administrative Building, Sandpoint

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7

trailer, report that person is burning garbage and lays leaves over garbage to hide it.

ARREST – W. 1st St., Sydnee M. Caskey, 18, of Newport was arrested for fourth degree assault, minor in possession and/ or consumption of alcohol and possession of less than 40 grams of marijuana.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES – W. 5th St., report of a suspicious circumstance, parents have not shown up to pick children up at school, several hours late and school unable to contact.

ALCOHOL OFFENSE – S. Scott Ave., report of juvenile party, complainant said there is a large juvenile party with drinking and pot smoking going on.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES – N. 1st Ave., report of suspicious circumstance, kids reportedly came on porch and destroyed items and pounded on glass door.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12 Bonner County Commissioners: 8:45 a.m. - Bonner County Administrative Building Port of Pend Oreille Commissioners: 9 a.m. - Usk, 1981 Black Road West Bonner Library District Board of Trustees: 9 a.m. Priest River Library Pend Oreille County Commissioners: 9 a.m. - Pend Oreille County Courthouse Friends of the Library: Noon Priest River Library Newport School Board: 5 p.m. District Offices Pend Oreille County Planning Commission Hearings: 6 p.m.

- Cusick Community Center West Bonner Water and Sewer District: 6:30 p.m. - Oldtown

City Hall West Bonner Library Board: 7 p.m. - Priest River Library Metaline Falls Town Council: 7 p.m. - Metaline Falls Town Hall Laclede Water District: 7:30 p.m. - Laclede Community Hall WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13 Pend Oreille Cemetery No. 1: 8:15 a.m. - E. 100 Circle Drive, Newport Pend Oreille Conservation District Board: 9:30 a.m. - Newport Post Office Building Bonner County Democrats: 6:30-8 p.m. - Panhandle Health, 322 Marion St., Sandpoint Metaline Town Council: 7 p.m. Metaline Town Hall

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REGIONAL SERVICES SUPERVISOR Child & Family Outreach Program Eastern seeks a full time Regional Services Supervisor position for its Child & Family Outreach Program.

This position has two primary responsibilities: supervise a team of Parent Child Educators, including monitoring of services provided, training, mentoring and related activities; plus provide all the services required of the Parent Child Educator for a caseload of 5 to 6 families.

Position requires a minimum of 3 years work experience as a home visitor or direct service provider with families of children ages 0 to 3, a minimum of a GED or high school diploma, and must be able to meet Conditions of Employment as explained on our website.

This is a great opportunity – a job you can feel proud about while providing services to families.

As an employee of Eastern Washington University, you will receive salary plus excellent benefits (medical, dental, retirement and more), plus paid vacation, paid sick leave, and paid holidays! Just as important, you will be joining a dedicated team of professionals devoted to providing comprehensive services to our communities and their families.

Don’t Delay! Screening for this position will begin November 12th. Complete information about the position is available on our website listed below. Apply through our online jobs portal located here: https://jobs.hr.ewu.edu Position is listed under Administrative jobs. Application instructions are available through the portal.

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JOB ANNOUNCEMENT The Selkirk School District is accepting applications for the position of Assistant High School Boys Basketball Coach. Information and application materials are available at www.selkirk.k12.wa.us or Selkirk District Office, 219 Park Street, PO Box 129, Metaline Falls, WA 99153 (509) 446-2951. Closing date is November 8, 2013. The Selkirk School District is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.

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PEND OREILLE COUNTY TEMPORARY ON-CALL MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN Public Works/ Road Division: $19.54/ hour. Must possess a Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License.

See job description for complete list of qualifications and essential job functions. Obtain application and job description: Pend Oreille County Human Resources, 625 W. 4th Street Newport, Washington (509) 4476499 or County website: www.pendoreilleco.org.

Application deadline: November 12, 2013 at 4:00 pm. (39-2) FEMALE CORRECTIONAL OFFICER, $2536.35/ month. Application deadline 4:00 p.m.

November 13, 2013. Examinations held November 14, 2013. Premium pay of 10% for graveyard shift and 5% for swing shift. Union.

Civil Service application required. $15.00 processing fee. Application and job announcement available: www.pendoreilleco.org or Civil Service, 625 West 4th, Newport, Washington; (509) 447-2712. (39-2) SEEKING Independent, reliable individuals with desire to impact our community. Applicants must have Bachelor of Arts/ Bachelor of Science degree, any field.

Part time and full time positions available in west Bonner County/ Newport area; great wages and benefits. Some driving required. Join our team of highly motivated and outgoing professionals. Email resumes: colet@alliancefs. com or fax Attention: Cole to (208) 263-7515. For more information, check our website at www.alliancefamilyservices.com.

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PARENT CHILD EDUCATOR Child & Family Outreach Program Eastern anticipates openings for one or more Parent Child Educators in its Child & Family Outreach Program. These positions work in partnership with parents to provide comprehensive Early Head Start services in a home-based program option for pregnant women, infants and toddlers.

Ninety-minute home visits are scheduled on a weekly basis, year round. Caseloads per PCE include 8 to 12 infants, toddlers and pregnant women. While PCEs are the primary service provider for the home-based EHS program option, they work collaboratively with parents, other EHS staff, volunteers, community partners and other providers plan and implement the full range of EHS services.

Candidates for this position must have knowledge and experience in: • Child development and early childhood education; • Principles of child health, safety, and nutrition; • Adult learning principles; and • Family dynamics.

Additionally, they must be skilled in communicating and motivating people, and must have knowledge of community resources and the skills to link families with appropriate agencies and services.

This is a great opportunity – a job you can feel proud about while providing services to families.

As an employee of Eastern Washington University, you will receive salary plus excellent benefits (medical, dental, retirement and more), plus paid vacation, paid sick leave, and paid holidays! Just as important, you will be joining a dedicated team of professionals devoted to providing comprehensive services to our communities and their families.

Don’t Delay! Screening for this position will begin November 12th. Complete information about the position is available on our website listed below. Apply through our online jobs portal located here: https://jobs.hr.ewu.edu Position is listed under Administrative jobs. Application instructions are available through the portal.

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LOST BLUE HEELER Female, approximately 1-1/2 years old. She wandered away from elk camp October 26, east branch of LeClerc Creek Road, near Usk. Offering $200.00 reward for information leading to her return. Please help us find her! (509) 723-6990. (40-3p) 14

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(208) 448-2290. (37-tf) RELISTED! DIAMOND LAKE CABIN Rent year round. 5302 Northshore Road. Wood stove heat. $700/ month, 1st and last plus $200 cleaning deposit. References/ credit check required. (509) 671-3808.

(38-3p) NICE 3 BEDROOM 1 bath 1-1/2 story riverfront home near Newport. $875 plus deposit. (509) 6712185. (38-3p) 1 BEDROOM DUPLEX In Ione. Spacious, remodeled. Washer and dryer.

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

COUNSELING Molly Phillips, LICSW, CMHS, GMHS

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HEALTH CLINICS Kaniksu Health Services Priest River Medical Clinic

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

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

OPTOMETRIST Newport Vision Source

Drs. Michael & Cheryl Fenno 205 S. Washington -- 447-2945

PHYSICAL THERAPY Priest River Rehab Services

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

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MOBILE HOME for sale. 1978 Barrington mobile home. Dimensions: 14x70 feet, 8x12 extension, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, electric heat, new wood stove, new vinyl windows. $19,500. For questions please call (509) 458-5542. (39-3p) 13B Read The Newport Miner and Gem State Miner Classifieds.

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2013226 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Pursuant to R.C.W. Chapter 61.24, et seq. and 62A.9A-604(a)(2) et seq. Trustee’s Sale No: WA-USB-12013233 Loan No: 6003246096 I NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee, PEAK FORECLOSURE SERVICES OF WASHINGTON, INC., will on November 15, 2013, at the hour of 10:00 AM, at THE MAIN STAIRS OF THE OLD CITY PEND OREILLE COUNTY, 625 W. FOURTH STREET, NEWPORT, WA, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at the time of sale, the following described real and personal property (hereafter referred to collectively as the “Property”), situated in the County of PEND OREILLE, State of Washington, to-wit: LOTS 6, 7 AND 8 IN BLOCK 5 OF RIV-

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ER EDGE ESTATES, PLAT BOOK 3, PAGES 164A AND 164D, INSTRUMENT NO. 139092, RECORDS OF THE AUDITOR OF PEND OREILLE COUNTY, WA Tax Parcel No: 433502 52 0172, commonly known as 1021 FIR LANE, CUSICK, WA The Property is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 8/20/2008, recorded 8/29/2008, under Auditor’s/Recorder’s No. 2008 0298758, records of PEND OREILLE County, Washington, from ERNEST N. LEWIS, A MARRIED MAN, AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, as Grantor, to NORTHWEST TRUSTEE SERVICES, PLLC, as Trustee, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR SEATTLE MORTGAGE COMPANY, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which is presently held by U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION.

II No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any court by reason of the Borrower’s or Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust III The default(s) for which this foreclosure is/are made are as follows: FAILURE TO PAY THE MONTHLY PAYMENT WHICH BECAME DUE ON 5/1/2012, AND ALL SUBSEQUENT MONTHLY PAYMENTS, PLUS LATE CHARGES AND OTHER COSTS AND FEES AS SET FORTH. Other potential defaults do not involve payment to the Beneficiary. If applicable, each of these defaults must also be cured. Listed below are categories of common defaults which do not involve payment of money to the Beneficiary. Opposite of each such listed default is a brief description of the action/documentation necessary to cure the default.

The list does not exhaust all possible other defaults; any defaults identified by Beneficiary or Trustee that are not listed below must also be cured. OTHER DEFAULT ACTION NECESSARY TO CURE NonpayCONTINUED ON PAGE 9B

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 8B ment of Taxes/Assessments Deliver to Trustee written proof that all taxes and assessments against the property are paid current Default under any senior lien Deliver to Trustee written proof that all senior liens are pain current and that no other defaults exist Failure to insure property against hazard Deliver to Trustee written proof that the property is insure against hazard as required by the Deed of Trust Waste Cease and desist from committing waste, repair all damage to property and maintain property as required in Deed of Trust Unauthorized sale of property (Due on safe) Revert title to permitted vestee Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: IV The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: Principal $215,730.70, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument secured, and such other costs and fees as are due under the note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute. V The above-described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. The sale will be made without warranty, express or implied regarding title, possession, or encumbrances on November 15, 2013. The defaults) referred to in paragraph III must be cured by November 4, 2013 (11 days before the sale date) to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time on or before November 4, 2013, (11 days before the sale date) the defaults) as set forth in paragraph III is/ are cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. The

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sale may be terminated at any time after November 4, 2013, (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale by the Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees, and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following addresses: ERNEST N. LEWIS, 1021 FIR LANE, CUSICK, WA, 99119 ERNEST N. LEWIS, 20631 LECLERC ROAD N, CUSICK, WA, 99119 ROBIN K. LEWIS, 1021 FIR LANE, CUSICK, WA, 99119 ROBIN K. LEWIS, 20631 LECLERC ROAD N, CUSICK, WA, 99119 by both first class and certified mail on 12/21/2012, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on 12/21/2012, the Borrower and Grantor were personally served with said written notice of default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all of their interest in the above described property. IX Anyone having any objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the same pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s Sale. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only 20 days from the recording date on this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OT AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to access your situation and refer you to mediation if you eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission: Telephone: 1-877-894-HOME (1-877-894-4663) Web site: www.wshfc.org The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Telephone: 1-800569-4287 Web site: www. hud.gov The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing: Telephone: 1-800606-4819 Web site: www. ocla.wa.gov X X NOTICE

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TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the Deed of Trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the Deed of Trust, including occupants and tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants and tenants by summary proceeding under the Unlawful Detainer Act, Chapter 59.12 RCW. Sale Information Line: 714730-2727 or Website: http:// www.lpsasap.com DATED: July 3, 2013. PEAK FORECLOSURE SERVICES OF WASHINGTON, INC., AS TRUSTEE Smith Tower, 26th Floor, 506 Second Ave., Seattle, WA 98104 By: Lilian Solano, Trustee Sale Officer Address for Service of Process: Peak Foreclosure Services of Washington, Inc. 506 Second Ave Ste 2600 Seattle, WA 98104 (206) 682-0822 Address for Account Inquiries: Peak Foreclosure Services, Inc. 5900 Canoga Avenue, Suite 220 Woodland Hills, CA 91367 (818) 591-9237 A-4403939 10/16/2013, 11/06/2013 Published in The Newport Miner October 16 and November 6, 2013. (37, 40)

-------------------------2013354 SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON For Pend Oreille County No. 13-4-00044-3 Probate Notice to Creditors (RCW 11.40.030) Estate of Laura Elizabeth Soderberg, Deceased.

Please Take Notice The above Court has appointed me as Administrator of Decedent’s estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must present the claim: (a) Before the time when the claim would be barred by any applicable statute of limitations, and (b) In the manner provided in RCW 11.40.070: (i) By filing the original of the claim with the foregoing Court, and (ii) By serving on or mailing to me at the address below a copy of the claim. The claim must be presented by the later of: (a) Thirty (30) days after I served or mailed this Notice as provided in RCW 11.40.020(1)(c), or (b) Four (4) months after the date of first publication of this Notice. If the claim is not presented within this time period, the claim will be forever barred except as provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective for claims against both the Decedent’s probate and non-probate assets.

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

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_________________ 2013340 LEGAL NOTICE PORT OF PEND OREILLE Preliminar y Budget

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Hearing The preliminary budget for the Port District for fiscal year 2014 will be discussed at the Commissioners’ meeting on Tuesday, November 12, 2013 in the Port office, 1981 Black Road, Usk, WA. The meeting will begin at 9:00 a.m. Public comment and input is welcome at that time.

Upon adoption of the preliminary budget by the Board, copies will be available for public inspection. /s/ Kelly J. Driver, Manager Published in The Newport Miner October 30 and November 6, 2013. (39-2)

-------------------------2013346 PUBLIC NOTICE The Town of Metaline will be holding 3 (three) Public Hearings on Wednesday, November 13th, 2013, beginning at 6:15 pm at Metaline Town Hall, 101 Housing Drive, Metaline, for the purpose of additional public input on the updated Draft: “Metaline Water System Plan”, and a Public Hearing at 6:30 pm, for the purpose of reviewing the 2014 Tax Levy Resolution # 2013-01, and a Public Hearing at 6:45 pm for reviewing the 2014 Budget Ordinance # 222.

A Regular Council Meeting will follow at 7:00 pm at which time the 2014 budget ordinance and 2014 tax levy/certification resolution will be adopted/passed by the Metaline Town Council.

All documents are available to the public in the Clerk’s office.

Signed E. Diane Brown Clerk/Treasurer Town of Metaline Published in The Newport Miner October 30 and November 6, 2013. (39-2)

_________________ 2013359 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Newport City Council will hold a Public Hearing at 6:00 p.m., November 18, 2013 in Council Chambers located at 200 S. Washington Ave., Newport, Washington for the purpose of discussing revenue sources for the year 2014.

Published in The Newport Miner October 30 and November 6, 2013. (39-2)

_________________ 2013360 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF PEND OREILLE Cause No.: 11-2-004323 Writ of Execution Issued: 10/14/13 Sheriff’s Public Notice of Sale of Real Property Edward Swan, as personal representative of the Estate of Francis Theo Swan, Plaintiff, vs.

John Herbert Friedlund, et al.; occupants of the premises; and any persons or parties claiming to have any right, title, estate, lien or interest in the real property described in the complaint; Defendant(s).

TO: JOHN HERBERT Friedlund, et al.; occupants of the premises; and any persons or parties claiming to have any right, title, estate, lien or interest in the real property described in the complaint; The Superior Court of Stevens County has directed the undersigned Sheriff of Pend Oreille County to sell the property described below to satisfy a judgment in the above-entitled action.

The property to be sold is described as: Lots 6 and 7 in Block 10

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and Lots 12, 13, and 14 in Block 7 all in the Town of Metaline, WA located on South Main Street, Metaline, WA 99152 and Selkirk Street, Metaline, WA 99152 The sale of the abovedescribed property is to take place: Time: 10:00 a.m.

Date: Friday, December 6, 2013 Place: Pend Oreille County Hall of Justice; Front Door, East Entrance 229 S. Garden Avenue Newport, WA 99156 The judgment debtor can avoid the sale by paying the judgment amount of $286,346.05 together with interest, costs, and fees, before the sale date. For the exact amount, contact the Pend Oreille County Sheriff’s Office.

DATED this 24th day of October, 2013 ALAN A. BOTZHEIM, SHERIFF PEND OREILLE COUNTY, WASHINGTON by: /s/ DeLana Lacy DeLana Lacy, Civil Deputy Published in The Newport Miner October 30, November 6, 13, 20, 2013.

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------------------------2013363 SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF PEND OREILLE Case No. 13-4-00045-1 Probate Notice To Creditors IN RE. THE ESTATE OF Charles Henry Thompson, Deceased.

Probate Notice To Creditors (RCW 11.40.030) The personal representative named below has been appointed and has qualified as personal representative of this estate. Persons having claims against the decedent must, prior to the time such claims would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitation, serve their claims on the personal representative or the attorneys of record at the address stated below and file an executed copy of the claim with the Clerk of this Court within four months after the date of first publication of this notice or within four 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 and 11.40.013, the claim will be forever barred. This bar is effective as to the claims against both the probate assets and nonprobate assets of the decedent.

Date of filing copy of 10/25/13 Date of first publication 10/30/13 /s/ Deborah Brazda Deborah Brazda c/o Douglas D. Lambarth P.O. Box 366 Newport, WA 99156 509-447-3036 Published in The Newport Miner October 30, November 6, 13, and 20, 2013. (39-4)

_________________ 2013364 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Fire District #2 will hold a Public Hearing November 11th, 10:00am for the purpose of amending the Year 2013 Budget, finalizing the Year 2014 Budget, and to propose a property tax revenue increase pursuant to RCW 84.55.120. The meeting will take place at the Administrative Office, located at Station 23, 390442 SR 31, Ione, next to the Historic Tiger Store. /s/ John Rumelhart Clerk of the Board

Published in The Newport Miner October 30 and November 6, 2013. (39-2)

-------------------------2013344 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE (2006 DEED OF TRUST) I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee will on the 6th day of December, 2013, at the hour of 10:00 a.m. inside the Hall of Justice, 229 South Garden Avenue in the City of Newport, State of Washington, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at the time of sale, the following described real property, situated in the County of Pend Oreille, State of Washington, to wit: The N1/2 SW1/4 SE1/4 and the W1/2 NW1/4 SE1/4 SE1/4, Section 7, Township 31 North, Range 45 E.W.M., in Pend Oreille County, Washington, and An existing road for ingress, egress and utilities described as tax parcel 453107-43-0004 (Tax 9A) located in the SE 1/4 of Section 7, T31 North R45 East W.M. Pend Oreille County, State of Washington.

More commonly known as: 5176 Coyote Trail Rd., Newport, WA 99156 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated May 11, 2006, recorded May 17, 2006, and rerecorded July 12, 2013, under Auditor’s File No. 2006 0286857 and 2013 0315828, records of Pend Oreille County, Washington, from David Otte and Renee Otte, as Grantor, to The Land Title Company, as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of Spokane Teachers Credit Union, as Beneficiary.

II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrower’s or Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust.

III. The defaults for which this foreclosure is made are as follows: Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: Monthly payments and interest as follows: June 1, 2012, through August 1, 2013, in the amount of $1,146.26.

Other potential defaults do not involve payment to the Beneficiary. If applicable each of these defaults must also be cured. None known as of the date of this document.

IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: Principal $84,484.72, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument secured from the 11the day of May of 2006 and such other costs and fees as are due under the note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute.

V. The above-described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. The sale will be made without warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances on the 6th day of December, 2013.

The defaults referred to in paragraph III must be cured by the 25th day of November, 2013(11 days before the sale date), to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time on or before the 25th day of November, 2013 (11 days before the sale date), the default(s) as set forth in paragraph III are cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated any time after the 25th day of November, 2013 (11 days before the sale date), and

before the sale by Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor, or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees, and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults.

VI. A written notice of default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following addresses: 5176 Coyote Trail Rd., Newport, WA 99156, by both first class and certified mail on the 19th day of July, 2013, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served on the 22nd day of July, 2013, with said written notice of default or the written notice of default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in paragraph 1 above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting.

VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale.

VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above-described property.

IX. Anyone having any objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to R.C.W. 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale.

X NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS ORTENANTS The purchaser at the trustee’s sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants and tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has to right to evict occupants and tenants by summary proceedings under the unlawful detainer act, chapter 59.12 R.C.W. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. If you have been previously discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this notice is intended to exercise the note holder’s rights against the real property only.

DATED this 28 of August, 2013.

INLAND FORECLOSURE SERVICES, INC.-TRUSTEE By: SHERYL S. PHILLABAUM, authorized signer 1235 North Post, Suite 100 Spokane, WA 99201 (509) 838-6055 Published in The Newport Miner November 6 and 27, 2013. (40,43) ---------------------------------2013345 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE–2007 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee will on the 6th day of December, 2013, at the hour of 10:00 a.m. inside the Hall of Justice, 229 South Garden Avenue in the City of Newport, State of Washington, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at the time of sale, the following described real property, situated in

the County of Pend Oreille, State of Washington, to wit: The N1/2 SW1/4 SE1/4 and the W1/2 NW1/4 SE1/4 SE1/4, Section 7, Township 31 North, Range 45 E.W.M., in Pend Oreille County, Washington, More commonly known as: 5176 Coyote Trail Rd., Newport, WA 99156 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated January 29, 2007, recorded February 5, 2007, 2013, under Auditor’s File No. 2007 0291190 records of Pend Oreille County, Washington, from David Otte and Renee Otte, as Grantor, to Pend Oreille Title Company, as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of Spokane Teachers Credit Union, as Beneficiary.

II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrower’s or Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust.

III. The defaults for which this foreclosure is made are as follows: Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: Monthly payments and interest as follows: July 1, 2012, through August 1, 2013, in the amount of $633.22.

Other potential defaults do not involve payment to the Beneficiary. If applicable each of these defaults must also be cured.

Default in Senior Lien.

IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: Principal $49,320.23, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument secured from the 29th the day of January of 2007 and such other costs and fees as are due under the note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute.

V. The above-described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. The sale will be made without warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances on the 6th day of December, 2013.

The defaults referred to in paragraph III must be cured by the 25th day of November, 2013(11 days before the sale date), to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time on or before the 25th day of November, 2013 (11 days before the sale date), the default(s) as set forth in paragraph III are cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated any time after the 25th day of November, 2013 (11 days before the sale date), and before the sale by Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor, or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees, and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults.

VI. A written notice of default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following addresses: 5176 Coyote Trail Rd., Newport, WA 99156, by both first class and certified mail on the 19th day of July, 2013, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served on the 22nd day of July, 2013, with said written notice of default or the written notice of default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in paragraph 1 above, and CONTINUED ON PAGE 10B

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9B the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting.

VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale.

VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above-described property.

IX. Anyone having any objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to R.C.W. 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale.

X NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS The purchaser at the trustee’s sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants and tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has to right to evict occupants and tenants by summary proceedings under the unlawful detainer act, chapter 59.12 R.C.W. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. If you have been previously discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this notice is intended to exercise the note holder’s rights against the real property only.

DATED this 28th of August, 2013.

INLAND FORECLOSURE SERVICES, INC.-TRUSTEE By: SHERYL S. PHILLABAUM, authorized signer 1235 North Post, Suite 100 Spokane, WA 99201 (509) 838-6055 Published in The Newport Miner November 6 and 27, 2013. (40, 43) ----------------------------------

2013347 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. TS No.: WA-12493987-SH APN No.: 453231 51 9044 Title Order No.: 120018755-WA-GNO Grantor(s): NORMAN L. LOCK, CATHY S. LOCK Grantee(s): WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Deed of Trust Instrument/Reference No.: 2006 0288215 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, the undersigned Trustee, will on 12/6/2013, at 10:00 AM At the main stairs of the Old City Courthouse, 625 W. Fourth Street in the City of Newport, WA 99156 sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable in the form of credit bid or cash bid in the form of cashier’s check or certified checks from federally or State chartered banks, at the time of sale the following described real property, situated in the County of PEND OREILLE, State of Washington, to-wit: LOT 13 IN BLOCK 2 OF RIVER VIEW SHORES, ACCORDING TO PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK 3 OF PLATS, PAGE 171, RECORDS OF PEND OREILLE COUNTY, WASHINGTON. TOGETHER WITH A 1998 14 X 66 GOLDENWEST, OAKWOOD MOBILE H O M E , VIN#GW0R23N18958 More commonly known as: 595 LEVITCH ROAD, NEWPORT, WA 99156-9753 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 8/1/2006, recorded 8/4/2006, under 2006 0288215 records of PEND OREILLE County, Washington, from NORMAN L. LOCK AND CATHY S. LOCK, HUSBAND AND WIFE, as Grantor(s), to NORTHWEST TRUSTEE SERVICES, LLC, as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned by WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. (or by its successors-ininterest and/or assigns, if any), to Wells Fargo Bank, NA. II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrower’s or Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust/Mortgage. III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are

as follows: Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: $19,210.95 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $85,672.93, together with interest as provided in the Note from the 9/1/2011, and such other costs and fees as are provided by statute. V. The above-described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. Said sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on 12/6/2013. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by 11/25/2013 (11 days before the sale date) to cause a discontinuance of the sale.

The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before 11/25/2013 (11 days before the sale) the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashiers or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank. The sale may be terminated any time after the 11/25/2013 (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower or Grantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance by paying the principal and interest, plus costs, fees and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): NAME NORMAN L. LOCK AND CATHY S. LOCK, HUSBAND AND WIFE ADDRESS 595 LEVITCH ROAD, NEWPORT, WA 99156-9753 by both first class and certified mail, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served, if applicable, with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. These requirements were completed as of 6/26/2013. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below

|| FOOTBALL FRIDAY, NOV. 1 Newport vs. Kettle Falls Kettle Falls (1-8, 0-6) 0 0 0 7 7 Newport (5-4, 2-4) 6 8 7 7 28 Scoring: New-Schutz 3 run (conversion failed) New-Konkright 7 pass from Rapp (conversion good) New-Schutz 8 run (Young kick) New-Konkright 60 pass from Schutz (Young kick) KF-Anderson 10 run (Dodson kick)

Cusick vs. Wellpinit Wellpinit (1-8, 1-6) Cusick (6-2, 5-1)

0 0 0 0 0 21 14 14 6 55

Selkirk vs. Columbia-Inchelium Columbia-Inchelium (5-4, 3-3) 24 8 0 0 32 Selkirk (6-3, 4-2) 6 20 16 12 54 Scoring: CI-Stensgar 48 run (Zehetmir run) CI-Cohen 3 run (Zehetmir run) Sel-Cain 12 run (run failed) CI-Stensgar 40 pass from Cohen (Zehetmir run) Sel-Cain 9 run (pass failed) CI-Cohen 46 run (Cohen run) Sel-Mailly 21 pass from Cain (pass failed) Sel-Mailly 15 pass from Cain (Mailly pass from Cain) Sel-Mailly 10 pass from Cain (Mailly pass from Cain) Sel-Cain 1 run (Cain run) Sel-Cain 1 run (pass failed) Sel-Dickinson 28 pass from Cain (pass failed)

Priest River at Springdale Priest River (5-3, 1-2) 21 15 6 0 42 Springdale (0-8, 0-6) 0 0 0 0 0 Scoring: PR- Koch 55 run (kick good) PR- Koch 12 run (kick good) PR- Koch 10 run (kick good) PR- Perkins 6 run (kick good) PR- MacDonald 7 pass from Koch (kick good) PR- MacDonald 25 pass from Storrow (kick good)

Northeast A League: Freeman 6 0 9 0 Riverside 5 1 7 2 Lakeside (WA) 4 2 5 3

Medical Lake Newport Chewelah Kettle Falls

will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above-described property. IX. Anyone having any objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale.

NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS - The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenantoccupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date of this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission: Toll-free: 1-877-894-HOME (1-877894-4663) or Web site: http://www.dfi.wa.gov/consumers/homeownership/ post_purchase_counselors_foreclosure.htm. The

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

Northeast 1B North league: Republic Cusick Selkirk Columbia-Inchelium Curlew Wellpinit Northport

6 0 7 2 5 1 6 2 4 2 6 3 3 3 5 4 2 4 3 6 1 6 1 8 0 6 0 9

Intermountain League Timberlake Bonners Ferry Priest River Kellogg

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

TUESDAY, OCT. 29 Newport d. Kettle Falls Kettle Falls 15 9 15 Newport 25 25 25 Kills-Berg (KF) 5, Stratton (New) 9.

Assists-Keenan (KF) 8, Vaughn (New) 20.

Aces-Volking (KF) 1, Stratton, Braim (New) 4.

Digs-Berg (KF) 7, Stratton, Ralston (New) 5.

Blocks-Axtell (KF) 1, Stratton (New) 1.

VOLLEYBALL Freeman d. Newport Newport 12 15 10 Freeman 25 25 25 Kills-Stratton (New) 6, Straw (Fre) 18.

Assists-Vaughn (New) 12, Riddle (Fre) 27.

Aces-Braim (New) 1, Schultz, Vold, Straw, Forman (Fre) 2.

Digs-Stratton (New) 7, Vold (Fre) 9.

Blocks-Stratton (New) 2, Straw (Fre) 2.

Valley Christian d. Cusick Cusick 18 25 25 23 13 Valley-Christian 25 21 20 25 15

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United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Toll-free: 1-800-569-4287 or National Web Site: http://portal.hud.gov/hudpor tal/ HUD or for Local counseling agencies in Washington: http://www.hud.gov/ offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/fc/index.cfm?webListAction=s earchandamp;searchstate =WAandamp;filterSvc=dfc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Telephone: 1-800-6064819 or Web site: http:// nwjustice.org/what-clear. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy.

The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. THIS OFFICE IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations.

Dated: AUG. 01, 2013 Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, as Trustee By: Tricia Moreno, Assistant Secretary Trustee’s Mailing Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington C/O Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101 (866) 645-7711 Trustee’s Physical Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington 19735 10th Avenue NE, Suite N-200 Poulsbo, WA 98370 (866) 645-7711 Sale Line: 714730-2727 Or Login to: http://wa.qualityloan.com TS No.: WA-12-493987-SH A-4400233 11/06/2013, 11/27/2013 Published in The Newport Miner November 6 and 27, 2013. (40, 43)

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Kills-Nenema (Cus) 12, Harding (VC) 7 Assists-J. Andrews (Cus) 22, Valenti (VC) 10.

Aces-Balcom (Cus) 2, T. Weik (VC) 3.

Digs-J. Andrews (Cus) 5, Harding, D. Weik (VC) 4.

Blocks-N. Andrews (Cus) 4, Stefoglo (VC) 8.

FRIDAY, NOV. 1 Priest River d. Sugar-Salem Sugar-Salem 18 16 26 Priest River 25 25 28 Kills- K. Summers (PR) 8 Assists-K. Douglas (PR) 16 Digs- M. French (PR) 9 Blocks- K. Summers, B. Bykerk (PR) 3

Parma Volleyball d. Priest River Priest River 17 22 25 12 Parma 25 25 21 25 Kills- J. Weimer, K. Sommers (PR) 5 Assists-K. Douglas (PR) 18 Digs- M. French (PR) 18 Aces- Megan Whitman (PR) 2 Blocks – K. Summers (PR) 7

Fruitland d. Priest River Fruitland 25 19 25 Priest River 12 25 22 21 Kills- Bykerk 8 Assists- Douglass 22 Digs- French 19 Aces- Luckey 3 Blocks – Summer 10

SATURDAY, NOV. 2 Newport d. Riverside Newport 17 25 25 13 15 Riverside 25 22 21 25 8 Kills-Stratton, Ralston (New) 10, Spray (Riv) 19.

Assists-Vaughn (New) 22, Abdanur (Riv) 24.

Aces-Stratton (New) 4, Rasmussen (Riv) 3.

Digs-Stratton (New) 9, Abdanur, Gifford (Riv) 21.

Blocks-Stratton (New) 3, Pace (Riv) 6.

BOWLING OCT. 30 Lucky Ladies Team

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2013365 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Newport City Council will hold a Public Hearing at 6:00 p.m., December 02, 2013 in Council Chambers located at 200 S. Washington Ave., Newport, Washington for the purpose of reviewing the 2014 Preliminary Budget. Copies of the Preliminary Budget may be obtained by the public on November 19, 2013.

Published in The Newport Miner November 6 and 13, 2013. (40-2)

-------------------------2013366 BUDGET HEARING Pend Oreille Cty Fire Dist. 8 will hold a public hearing for the review and approval of the proposed budget for 2014. The hearing will be held at the regularly scheduled meeting on the 3rd Monday, November 18th, at the fire station at Spring Vly and Tweedie Rd., at 7:00 p.m.

Laura Smith-Johnson Commissioners’ Secretary Published in The Newport Miner November 6 and 13, 2013. (40-2)

-------------------------2013367 PUBLIC NOTICE The Town of Cusick will hold a public hearing on November 11, 2013, at the Cusick Community Center 7:00 p.m. before the Town Council’s regular meeting.

The purpose for the hearing is for amending and approving the 2013 budget, reviewing and adopting the 2014 budget, reviewing and approving 2014 Tax Levy/Certification Resolution 2013-6 and adopting the Cusick Comprehensive Park Plan. Upon adoption these will be on file at the Clerk’s office.

Signed Charlotte Yergens, Clerk/Treasurer of the Town of Cusick Published in The Newport Miner November 6, 2013. (40)

-------------------------2013368 PUBLIC NOTICE Pend Oreille County Fire Protection District #6 hereby announces its intention to create, maintain and update a Small Works Roster for the year 2014 in accordance with

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RCW 39.04.115 and RCW 39.04.190. Interested parties may apply by contacting: Pend Oreille County Fire Protection District #6 7572 LeClerc Road South Newport, Wa. 99156 Phone: 447-3736 The Small Works Roster will be open for the following categories: General Electrical Plumbing Heating/ Air Conditioning Masonry Roofing Concrete Drywall Painting Flooring Ironwork Excavation Culverts Landscaping Logging, Land Clearing, Reforestation Electronics Truck Maintenance Published in The Newport Miner November 6 and 13, 2013. (40-2)

2013371 NOTICE OF APPLICATION Notice is hereby given that Pend Oreille County did on Oct. 30, 2013, receive a complete application requesting a boundary line adjustment submitted

by David Sitton & Phil Renz, to adjust the boundaries between two contiguous lots (Parcel #’s 11883 , 11797 & 11884; Within Sec. 9 & 10, T32N, R44E, WM. Any person desiring to express their views, or to be notified of the action taken on this application should contact the Community Development Dept.

A copy of the complete file may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Courthouse, Lower Level, 625 West 4th, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821. Contact: Mike Lithgow, Director. Written comments from the public may be submitted no later than Nov. 21st, 2013 after which a final administrative decision will be made.

Dated: Nov. 4, 2013.

-------------------------2013369 PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Pend Oreille County Fire District #6, 2014 Budget Hearing has been scheduled for November 11, 2013 at 7:00 P.M. for the purpose of public comment on the 2014 Administrative Operating Budget. The meeting will be held at the Pend Oreille County Fire District #6 Office located at 7572 LeClerc Road South, Newport, Wa 99156 Vickie Miles, Secretary

Published in The Newport Miner November 6, 2013. (40)

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Published in The Newport Miner November 6 and 13, 2013. (40-2)

2013372 NOTICE OF APPLICATION Notice is hereby given that Pend Oreille County did on Oct. 30, 2013, receive a complete application requesting a boundary line adjustment submitted

by Jan Kryns, to adjust the boundaries between two contiguous lots (Parcel #’s 443031-14-0001 & 443032-20-9002; Within Sec. 31 & 32, T30N, R44E, WM. Any person desiring to express their views, or to be notified of the action taken on this application should contact the Community Development Dept.

A copy of the complete file may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Courthouse, Lower Level, 625 West 4th, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821. Contact: Mike Lithgow, Director. Written comments from the public may be submitted no later than Nov. 21st, 2013 after which a final administrative decision will be made.

Dated: Nov. 4, 2013.

-------------------------2013370 PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that Pend Oreille County Fire District #6 will be changing the meeting night from one meeting a month to two meetings a month.

Starting in January 2014 the District will be having a meeting the first and the third Mondays of each month. The meeting will be held at 7572 LeClerc Road South, Newport, Wa. 99156.

Vickie Miles, Secretary Published in The Newport Miner November 6 and 13, 2013. (40-2)

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Country Lane North Country Clothing Shop Stateline Tavern Morning Glories Golden Girls King Pins Bling and Sparkles

25 23 21 19 18 18 17

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High game scratch: Liz Pope 202. High game handicap: Liz Pope 248. High series scratch: Laura O’Brien 520. High series handicap: Evie Logan 626. High team game scratch: North Country Clothing Shop 640. High team game handicap: Golden Girls 802. High team series scratch: North Country Clothing Shop 1,813. High team series handicap: Morning Glories 2,309. Converted splits: Claudia McKinney 3-10, 2-7, Darlene Dimwoodie 2-7, Sharon Shining 5-7, Evie Logan 5-6-10, Gina Green 8-10, Jan Edgar 2-5-7, Marcia York 5-6-10, Joey Caskey 2-7.

Wednesday Night Loopers Team Pend Oreille Marine OK Lanes Pooch Parlor Club Rio McCroskey Defense Treasures A-Z

Won Lost 141.5 108.5 139.5 110.5 123.5 126.5 121 129 113.5 136.5 111 139

High scratch game: Glenn Miller 233. High handicap game: Glenn Miller 259. High scratch series: Glenn Miller 610.

High handicap series: Glenn Miller 688. High team scratch game: Pend Oreille Marine 897. High handicap game: Pend Oreille Marine 1,085. High team scratch series: Pend Oreille Marine 2,513. High handicap series: Pend Oreille Marine 3,077.

THURSDAY, OCT. 31 Thursday Niters Team Dysfunctional Country Lane Plain Nasty’s Wanna Bees OK Lanes Wilkinson Rental Diesel Dogs Enforcers

Won Lost 23 13 22 14 20 16 18 18 17 19 17 19 16 20 11 25

High scratch game team: Diesel Dogs 664. High handicap game team: Wilkinson Rental 843. High scratch series team: Diesel Dogs 1,897. High handicap series team: OK Lanes 2,415. High scratch game: Larry Burnham 217, Esther Wilkinson 174. High handicap game: Roy Dewey 250, Vicki

Nolting 252. High scratch series: Larry Burnham 584, Liz Pope 470. High handicap series: Roy Dewey 702, Codie Frisque 656. Converted splits: Sharon Smith 5-7, Arlo Hoisington 3-10, Shirley Ownbey 3-10, 9-10, Vicki Nolting 4-7-9.

NOV. 1 Friday Night Leftovers Team EZ-Rider Stoney Rollers Stone Ridge Lakers Timber Room Weber Enterprises Gutter Gang Party of Four Screamin 4 Icecream Cusick Tavern O.K. Lanes Nicks Angels King Pin

Won Lost 26 10 21 15 20.5 15.5 19 17 18 18 18 18 18 18 17 19 17 19 16.5 19.5 15 21 10 26

High scratch games: Jeff Huling 227, Laura O’Brien 198.

High handicap games: David Williamson 253, Debbie Hilzer 262. High scratch series: Jeff Huling 650, Laura O’Brien 544.

High handicap series: David Williamson 697, Julie Hansen 689. Converted splits: Diana Hilden 5-7-10,Allen Hilzer 3-10, Phil Benzo 4-5, Pat Shields 3-10.

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