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Anti-smelter proponents take it to local government By Sophia Aldous Of The Miner

NEWPORT – Emotions ran high at two separate Pend Oreille County meetings regarding one looming issue: the proposed silicon smelter by HiTest Sands, Inc. Local residents and representatives of the Citizens Against the Newport Silicon Smelter (CANSS) attended a meeting Wednesday, Nov. 1 between Pend Oreille County department heads, 7th Legislative District Senator Shelly Short, and 7th District Representative Jacquelin Maycomber. The meetings allow local government to meet with state lawmakers to discuss issues pertaining to their individual departments. However, citizens that attended the meeting were upset that Short and Maycomber, who represent Pend Oreille, Stevens, and Ferry counties, did not stay afterward to address their concerns regarding the multi-million dollar smelter. “You saw the representatives run away; they don’t want to talk to us,” resident Axel Hiesener said after the meeting. “Light needs to be shed on this and we just want our lawmakers to listen to what we have to say.” If permitting for the plant goes through, it would be built roughly a mile south of the U.S. Highway 2-Idaho state Route 41 junction on 186 acres. “We don’t want you or your smelter,” one woman yelled at Short after the meeting, slamming a “No Smelter” sign on the table where Short had been sitting as she rose to leave. “Take it back to Addy.” Short, who is from Addy, has been a proponent of the See smelter, 2A

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Constituents opposing the proposed HiTest smelter site in Newport confront Pend Oreille County Commissioner Steve Kiss after a meeting last Wednesday.

Local veteran passes after returning from Honor Flight

Sands could keep seat, Cusick mayoral race close

By Sophia Aldous

NEWPORT – The initial results for Pend Oreille County are in for the general election, with the polls closing promptly at 8 p.m. on Tuesday. In 7th Legislative District races, it appears Pend Oreille County voters want incumbent state Sen. Shelly Short to stay in office. Short, a Republican, received 2,008 votes to Democrat Karen Hardy’s

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NEWPORT – It is hard to quantify service in the Armed Forces into a memorial, but the Honor Flight might come the closest. Several local veterans recently traveled via Honor Flight to Washington D.C. to visit various war memorials on the National Mall. The flight departed Monday, Oct. 23 from the Spokane International Airport and returned late in the evening on Tuesday, Oct. 24. Among them was Newport resident Jay Cline, who served in World War II in the Philippines, joining the merchant Marines when he was 17 years old. The trip to Washington DC was a timely one. Cline, 90, passed away Oct. 29 in the arms of his wife, Phyllis. “He was still alert and had his senses about him,” Phyllis Cline said of her husband’s journey on the Honor Flight. “He was apprehensive at first, because of his health, but once he found out they could accommodate him, he was determined to go.” Honor Flights are conducted by nonprofit organizations whose goal is to transport as many United States military veterans as possible to see the memorials in Washington D.C. of the respective war Courtesy photo|JoAnn Bell they fought in at no cost to the veterans. Keith Bell and Jay Cline return to Spokane Oct. 24 after the Honor Flight to WashKeith Bell, a physician assistant at

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County rejects Newport offer for law enforcement City has to form own force or contract elsewhere By Don Gronning Of The Miner

NEWPORT – After Newport City Council members Keith Campbell and Mark Zorica and Mayor Shirley Sands met with Pend Oreille County Commissioners Monday to discuss a law enforcement contract, Sheriff Alan Botzheim and the county commission rejected the city’s offer during an executive session Tuesday, Nov. 7. “After a thoughtful and thorough review of all

ington D.C. Around 100 veterans traveled on last month’s Honor Flight.

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B r i e f ly Christmas Arts and Crafts sale at Stratton NEWPORT – The Christmas Arts and Crafts Sale returns to Stratton Elementary School Saturday, Dec. 2, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Along with a variety of craft vendors and merchants, Santa Claus will be on site for photos. For more information, call 509-447-0656.

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food drive Saturday, Nov. 11, at 10 a.m. in Priest River and 9 a.m. in Newport and Oldtown. Local Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts will be canvassing residential areas looking for bags of donated food. To help, leave a bag or two of nonperishable food by your front door so Scouts can collect and deliver them to a local food bank. For more information or if your house gets missed, call Brad Mingay at 208-448-2875 in Priest River or Steve Price at 509-447-2287 in Newport and Oldtown. Participating Scout groups are Troops and Packs 604, 603, 630 and 696 7B-8B

Learn about Youth Emergency Services NEWPORT – Youth Emergency Services, YES, is holding an informational meeting Wednesday, Nov. 15, at Newport High School, for those interested in learning about the agency, and about being a host home for homeless youth in Pend Oreille County. The meeting is at 6 p.m. in the Newport High School library. Dinner will be provided, and childcare is available. Anyone needing childcare should RSVP 24 hours in advance by calling YES at 509-447-1125.

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OLDTOWN – The former Ben Franklin building is scheduled for demolition, according to Oldtown City Planner Bryan Quayle, but when, exactly? “From my understanding, the developer is looking at November, or early next spring, depending on the weather,” said Quayle. “There’s still a window of time they could do it this year, but no permits have been applied for the demolition.” A Burger King is slated to re-

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place Ben Franklin, which closed in August. The contractor for the incoming business is Tricon Building Solutions of Visalia, Calif. The proposed building design includes a 66 person seating area in around 4,368 square feet, including a children’s play area. According to blueprints, the building will feature a “Northwest” style façade with wood siding and brick, as well as a drive-up window, and will face Fourth Street, as opposed to Highway 2. The two-lane drive thru will be accessible via Washington Street.

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“It’s basically the opposite of what Ben Franklin is now, and there should be an improved line of sight between the Burger King and Dollar Tree,” Quayle said. The parking lot will have around 32 spots and be located on the east side of the new building. As of Tuesday, Oct. 7, Quayle said the developer has not applied for a demolition permit or a building permit. The cost of the permit depends on the scope of the project. “They were looking at the possibility of doing it in March as well,” said Quayle.

It is currently unknown how many people the new fast food restaurant will employ. In an article in The Miner on August 2, Ben Franklin store manager Tom Watson said while the opening of Shopko affected Ben Franklin sales, it wasn’t the reason the business was closing. Watson said the business owners, Bill and Nancy Nation, were ready to retire. They had leased the Ben Franklin building from another person, who retired, Watson said. Ben Franklin employed 13 people.

Extension office offers classes for family forest owners MOSCOW – Roughly 40 percent of the forests in Bonner, Boundary, Kootenai and Benewah counties are owned by families. Over the next year, University of Idaho Extension is again conducting a series of 19 forestry educational programs at 26 locations throughout northern Idaho, to help strengthen family forest owners’ abilities to manage their forestland to meet their goals.

Topics to be covered in this year’s Strengthening Forest Stewardship Skills series include: forest management planning, forest insects and disease, tree identification, weed control, rural land ownership, forest edibles, forest measurements, backyard forestry, thinning and pruning, and more. The programs will be held through August 2018. Calendars listing specific program dates

and locations are available at local University of Idaho Extension offices. Detailed information on each of the programs is posted on the University of Idaho Extension Forestry website www.uidaho.edu/extension/forestry/programs, six weeks ahead of each program. For more information on specific sessions in the series, contact Chris Schnepf at 208-4461680, Randy Brooks at 208-885-9663.

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smelter, citing economic growth as the reason behind encouraging HiTest to build in the area. One of the sites the Canadian based company was considering before settling on the current location was the former Northwest Alloys plant in Addy, nine miles north of Chewelah. Pend Oreille County Commissioner Mike Manus left before the meeting ended to attend another obligation. When the meeting was over, commissioner Steve Kiss stayed behind to speak with constituents, one of which recorded the interaction on their cell phone. On Monday, Nov. 6, a meeting was held with consultant Greg Dorhn regarding updates on HiTest. Pend Oreille County Commissioner Karen Skoog said the commissioners were putting together an editorial regarding the project they would release to the online community. The room was again packed with people opposing the project. (See the editorial on page 4A.) Dorhn said that since HiTest officials visited the area in early October, the company has

been working with the Department of Ecology and other “numerous state agencies” on air quality permits. The DOE is the lead agency on air quality permitting and instructing HiTest what they will have to do in order to obtain the proper permits. “Before the company can submit an application, they need to receive direction from DOE and other state and federal agencies,” said Dorhn. “I know those discussions are going on now.” Dorhn added that the Pend Oreille Public Utility District (PUD) and Bonneville Power Administration would need to do an engineering study to determine how to route the power to the site without creating any problems for existing customers and to see if any improvements to the existing infrastructure need to be made, but to his knowledge that hasn’t happened yet. Another area to look at is land use, where any permits for building would be submitted primarily to Pend Oreille County, but the City of Newport, City of Oldtown, and perhaps Bonner County might factor in as well. “As a matter of law they

(HiTest) cannot construct or proceed with the project unless they have the air quality permits,” Dorhn said. “No air quality permits, no project. Without the power, there is no project. My sense is that the land use applications would likely be submitted much later in the project.” Many members of the public attending the meeting contested the commissioners’ support of the project, wondering how the county’s Growth Management Plan could allow a development of the smelter’s magnitude. “With the scope of this smelter, looking at the county’s Growth Management Plan, I’m curious as to how this can be built so close to a residential community, including a school,” said Phyllis Kardos, CANSS Director of Communication and Outreach. One woman who did not identify herself asked why the commissioners couldn’t deny the building of a smelter in Pend Oreille County the same way they denied the selling of retail marijuana in unincorporated parts of the county in the fall of 2016. “That was a process that took over a year and included implementing

Citizens Against Newport Smelter Site (CANSS) Board of Directors: Bill Ellis, Chair and Science Research and Consultant Michael Naylor, Vice Chair and Legal Procedures Patrick Molvik, Director of Science Research and Consultant Phyllis Kardos, Director of Communications and Outreach Debbie Barker, Organizational Director and Treasurer Gretchen Koeing, Consultant two six month moratoriums, as well as reviews and workshops from the planning commission,” Skoog replied. “The decision to deny an application has to be based on records and finding of fact,” Dorhn added. “A decision to say that certain kinds of uses are or are not permitted is a different kind of decision making process and there is a basis to do that by amending the comprehensive plan and development regulations.” “Would that be something the commissioners would be willing to work on to deny (the smelter), like they worked to deny retail sales of marijuana?” the women asked. “I don’t know if that’s legally possible,” said Skoog. Skoog said permits are handled through a con-

ditional use process for anything other than residential, or if it’s a home business, since there is no industrial zoning in the county. She said the county is working on making the comprehensive plan, “more flexible for industrial zoning and business.” Another woman in the crowd asked is Pend Oreille County was receiving any incentives, such as tax breaks or money in order for HiTest to build the smelter. Skoog denied this and Commissioner Mike Manus said the only thing the county was getting was jobs. The question was posed as to what the qualifications for the jobs would be in order for area residents to be hired at the plant. “That is a question for HiTest,” said Skoog.

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b r i e f ly Newport man dies in Pennsylvania wreck CUMRU TOWNSHIP, Penn. – A Newport man was killed and four people were injured in a fourvehicle crash in which the victim’s pickup truck was rear-ended on Interstate 176 Monday evening in Cumru Township, Penn., according to the Readingeagle.com website. Douglas Looney, 59, of Newport, was pronounced dead at the scene. Looney had been staying at an area hotel while employed by a contractor for Sunoco’s Mariner East 2 pipeline project, officials at the coroner’s office said. According to the website, the truck Looney was driving was struck from behind by another vehicle, causing the truck to spin into the median and roll onto its roof in the southbound lane. It was then struck by an SUV, which sent it into another lane, where it was struck by a tractor-trailer.

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Winter driving class this Saturday COEUR D’ALENE – The Idaho State Police will be holding a Road Safe Class for the 2017/2018 winter driving season Saturday, Nov. 11, 9 a.m. to noon. The class will be held at the Idaho State Police District 1 Office located at 615 West Wilbur Ave., in Coeur d’ Alene (Meeting Room A and B). This is presented in a classroom setting designed to educate drivers of all ages (teens, adults and seniors), on the typical problems associated with winter road conditions in Idaho. The class consists of a PowerPoint presentation and video giving safe driving tips, as well as suggestions to prepare for the winter driving season. Other topics discussed will be how to deal with aggressive drivers, DUIs, and other driving problems and situations encountered on the roadways. The class will last for approximately three hours and there is no fee. Call 208-209-8620, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to reserve seats and to notify of an ADA accommodation. Class size is limited to 60 people, so call early.

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Matthew Nielsen of East Hartland, Conn., had a medical emergency and the passenger, Joey Hawkins of Newport, tried to steer this car as it headed south on Highway 2 Oct. 31 about 11 a.m. The car left the road and rolled several times, coming to rest facing north in the southbound lane.

DUI, medical emergency cause for vehicle wreck NEWPORT – Two men were injured Tuesday, Oct. 31 when the vehicle they were in left the roadway, rolling several times four miles south of Newport. According to the Washington State Patrol, a brown 2004 Volvo XC70 driven by Matthew C. Nielsen, 45, of East Hartland, Conn., was driving southbound near milepost 331 south of Scotia Road. At around 10:55 a.m. Nielsen suffered a medical emergency behind the wheel, according to the WSP press release. His passenger, Joey M. Hawkins,

54, of Newport, attempted to assist Nielsen by keeping the vehicle on the roadway. The men lost control of the vehicle and it left the road on the southbound shoulder, rolling several times and coming to rest facing northbound. Hawkins was ejected from the vehicle, as he was not wearing a seatbelt. Nielsen was wearing a seatbelt. Both men were injured and transported to Newport Hospital. WSP cited driving under the influence and medical emergency as the cause for the vehicle crash. Charges have been filed for a DUI.

NEWPORT – Pawsitive Outreach Spay/ Neuter Advocates, (POSNA) in partnership with the Spokanimal Clinic, is sponsoring the next spay/neuter clinic for low income pet owners on Thursday, Nov. 9. The co-pay to spay or neuter any cat is $25. Due to a grant from the Inland Northwest Community Foundation, that fee can be reduced to $15 for those in need of additional financial help. In situations of extreme need, or where there are many animals, all fees can be waived. Limited space is also available for dogs. The regular

co-pay for dogs is $50, but can be reduced to $20 for those in need thanks to the grant funds. Transportation to and from the clinic is provided at no extra charge. For more information or to book an appointment, call Cindy at 509-671-1427. POSNA is always in need of donations of good quality food, litter and other supplies for the animals at their shelter. Monetary donations can be mailed to: POSNA, P.O. Box 1241, Newport, WA 99156. To volunteer or for more info, call Cindy at 509-671-1427.

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Y.E.S. serves homeless and at-risk youth in Pend Oreille County, providing clothing, toiletries, case management, educational support, food and shelter. individuals, communities and organizations to encourage philanthropy and to celebrate generosity worldwide. Nov. 28, #GivingTuesday, is held annually on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving and the widely recognized shopping events Black Friday and Cyber Monday to kick off the holiday giving season and inspire people to improve their local communities and give back in impactful ways to the causes they support. Y.E.S. will host an open house Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2-6 p.m., at 316 W. Second. The public is welcome and visitors can tour the facility and

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Remembering a Vietnam POW Since last Veteran’s Day, Ken Burns’ in-depth documentary on the Vietnam War has aired. It is a powerful reminder of an unpopular war in which many “baby boomers” fought and died. It also prompts memories of the brutal treatment of American POWs and 1,350 who were listed as missing in action after the war ended. Some remain lost today. Among the 571 American prisoners released in the winter of 1973 was U.S Army Maj. Ed Carlson, whose last assignment was senior Army advisor to the Washington National Guard. Carlson, a 29-year veteran, was captured near the end of the war. He was held in a jungle camp along the Mekong River. He was a captive for 312 days. By comparison, Capt. Floyd Thompson, whose observation plane was shot down in March 1964, spent nine years as a POW, the longest in U.S. history. In early April 1972, Carlson was heading home after completing his second stint. He was an artillery adviser to the South Vietnamese army (ARVN). He drove 90 miles from Loc Ninh to Saigon and turned in his gear. Just after he was dropped off, 20,000 North Vietnamese assaulted the base. The base was quickly seized and Carlson and four other Americans were captured, put in tiny wooden cages and moved deep into the jungle. Carlson was suffering from chest wounds. Carlson’s weight dropped from 185 to 135 pounds from a meager rice diet of rice. There were no medications and his wounds were crudely treated. However, it was the discomforts of dysentery and the lack of sanitation which weakened his system and his will to live. While not a frequent church-goer, Carlson had a deep faith which strengthened his determination to survive. He and the others started praying aloud, even though it was against camp rules and invoked punishment. Fortunately, Carlson’s captivity came at the end of the war after word reached home exposing the brutal torture at prison camps in North Vietnam. On February 12, 1973, the first C-141 cargo planes took off from Hanoi packed with our POWs. At Clark Air Force Base in the Philippines we saw TV coverage of the prisoners walking, limping and being carried down the aircraft’s ramp. Ed Carlson’s story is unique, but not unusual. Over the centuries, millions of our veterans have been seriously wounded, died or lost in war. They are men and women that we honor on Nov. 11.

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Prosper or Harm: HiTest Silicon in Pend Oreille County Pend Oreille County Board of Commissioners Karen Skoog, Chairwoman Stephen Kiss, Vice Chairman Mike Manus, Member

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yo u r o p i n i o n Thanks for funding science on wheels program visit To the editor, We would like to thank the Priest River Community Foundation for paying for the Pacific Science on Wheels program. The program was entertaining, interactive, and fun. Students were able to build circuit boards, robots, and bridges. Students also got to see and interact with the people from the Pacific Science Center. Students and staff were able to learn about the different kinds of engineers (Civil, Electrical, and aerospace). The 6th grade class got to experience electrical engineering. All classes (K-6) got to experience “Hands On learning.” Thank you for funding our amazing experience, with Science on Wheels. -Idaho Hill Elementary students and staff Oldtown

Working together, we can stop smelter To the editor, The firm that has purchased land for the proposed Newport Silica Smelter is HiTest, out of Canada. The group opposing this is CANSS, Citizens Against the Newport Silica Smelter. The land purchased is on a state line road, it borders Bonner County, Idaho and Pend Oreille County, Wash. The plant would be on Washington land. It will, however, be a half mile or less from the Solar Acres housing development, House of the Lord School, Rena Road, Womack Road and other residents’ dwellings. These are all in Idaho. There are five schools, two elderly care facilities, one hospital and more than 2,000 citizens of various ages residing within two miles or less from the site of the proposed smelter. If you live, work or play anywhere from Oldtown to Spirit Lake, to Vay to Sandpoint to Priest River, to Newport to Cusick to Diamond Lake and beyond you will be impacted by this. Which way does the wind blow silica dust on any given

day? The clean air and water, the forest, the hunting and fishing, the soil for our gardens, the wildlife abounding in our yards, the wonderful starry, beautiful night sky, the Pend Oreille River and numerous lakes will all be affected. Now to mention the most important fact, the health and safety of my children and grandchildren. The smelter will drastically change lives and lifestyles, not to mention drop property values. We don’t want the smelter here – it needs to be built in an industrial area, not a dense rural residential community. Please get involved. Call and write your local, state and federal officials. We can stop this if we all work at it. Get busy, it’s worth it. -Vicky Matlock Oldtown

and applause, well, it is why we do it all. Our next play “The Butler Did It,” opens this Friday, Nov. 10, and is directed by a local high school student. “Christmas Carol,” a modern version written by a local playwright, opens Dec. 8. With these, our spring and summer shows, and our new works programs we try to offer something for everyone and all ages. The volunteers who work with us take with them a set of skills they developed while working with Pend Oreille Players. The value that Pend Oreille Players adds to this community is unlimited. Please come to a play, go online and become a sustaining member, make a Christmas donation to the playhouse and support your local community theater. -Kristi Bell Newport

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To the editor, It’s blocking day on the set of Pend Oreille Players presentation “Christmas Carol.” Blocking is the theater term meaning, movement on stage. Basically, the director gets to tell us all where to go and when and how fast we should get there. The age range of our actors starts with 7 and ends somewhere in the 60s. We’re all here to put on a play. Though a lot of hard work, ‘playing’ is what it feels like. Each production represents hours of volunteer time memorizing lines, working on character development, six to 10 weeks of rehearsals per show. Add in the hours spent on set, tech, costumes, makeup, publicity, marketing, and staffing each show for box office, ushers and concessions. Thousands of volunteer hours over the course of one season. And we’ve been doing it for 20 years. Theater enhances a community. It is an honor to be in one another’s company, seeing all ages integrated in a project, learning, growing, gaining confidence and having fun and creating. This is our ‘village,’ our theater family. When the audience responds to all our hard work with laughter, tears

To the editor, It’s time for Pend Oreille County citizens to realize that they can’t have zero growth, no economic development and a thriving community. You didn’t want an RV or horse community development and now you don’t want a smelter. Clearly you want to be the last person that bought or developed property here. Every new neighbor or business threatens your notion of a rural lifestyle that in your mind can never change. Your sense of community is living on your property without any impact created by growth and development. You have adopted regulations that severely restrict or prevent future use of undeveloped property. Meanwhile every local government department has maxed out its revenue generating ability to fund the services that you want and demand. You can expect the property tax assessor to inflate your property values as the primary means left to obtain tax revenue to fund local government. Our future is to be taxed out of our homes because we refused to allow economic growth. What have you achieved if in the

reade r’s poll Visit The Miner Online to answer our readers’ poll question through Monday afternoon. Find it on the right-hand side of the page at www.PendOreilleRiverValley.com.

Donna Brazile, a former Democratic National Committee vice chairwoman, has a book out that alleges that the Hillary Clinton campaign was controlling the DNC long before she became the party’s nominee for president. Will the Democratic Party come together as a unified party now that it is apparent the deck really was stacked against Bernie Sanders in the primary? Yes, they have to in order to defeat Trump and the Republicans. No, this shows that the Democrats are a big money party that cares primarily about money. Yes, this is just big league politics. No, the Sanders supporters won’t let this go.

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r e a d e r ’ s p o l l r e s u lt s Do you think the grand jury indictments are the beginning of the end of the Trump administration? Maybe, but most Republicans need Trump to win reelection, so they’re unlikely to turn against him. Maybe, rumor is Papadopoulous was wearing a wire for the last few months. Who knows where that will go?

Yes, mainstream Republicans are starting to turn against Trump.

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Hopes and worries have caused an emotionally charged situation around the possibility of HiTest Silicon building in Pend Oreille County. Property south of Newport has been purchased by a Canadian company to produce silicon metal to be used mostly for solar panels. To many people this came out of the blue only to hear that they had been looking for property for more than a year. As the board of county commissioners, we hope to present the process for an industry to become operable as well as what has happened so far. We also want to share our respect for your concerns and our apology for not foreseeing where communication beyond what is required would have benefitted. From the county court system to the county roads budget we see the impacts of reduced revenues on county services. We also see businesses closing and poverty related problems. If we can have safe industry here, which does not harm human health or environment but provides security to our economic base, then some of the social and economic problems could improve. We are willing to let the process unfold. Separation of powers People have asked us to “vote against the smelter.” It doesn’t work that way. The application process for approval to build and operate would require three separate permits. These include an operation plan approval based on an environmental assessment from Washington State Department of Ecology (ECY), a PUD line extension agreement and a power sales agreement, and lastly a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) from the county. This separation of powers provides for the specific agency to work on their respective areas of expertise and according to the law. This process affords a business the opportunity to try – but it is not a guarantee of approval. The regulations and the process are meant to protect the environment, the power grid, and the people, as well as afford a fair opportunity for a business. Project specific and site specific plans There is a lot of information on the Internet about smelters. This can be helpful for general information but it cannot be used in decision making on a specific project. We have heard comments that it is a “done deal” because the company has purchased land. Ownership of land is not a guaranteed use of land. The county can not issue a Conditional Use Permit before environmental and energy standards are met. There is also a public hearing process that includes comments from the public.

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clothing and toiletries. Y.E.S. currently supports 91 teens in the county and have four youth placed in host homes. In 2016, the fifth year of #GivingTuesday, millions of people in 98 countries came together to give back and support the causes they believe in. More than $177 million was raised

online to benefit a tremendously broad range of organizations, and much more was given in volunteer hours, donations of food and clothing, and acts of kindness. “We have been incredibly inspired by the generosity in time, efforts and ideas that have brought our concept for a worldwide movement into reality,” said Henry Timms, founder

of #GivingTuesday. “As we embark on our sixth year of #GivingTuesday, we are encouraged by the early response from partners eager to continue making an impact in this global conversation.” Those who are interested in joining Youth Emergency Services’ #GivingTuesday initiative can visit www.youthemergencyservices.networkforgood.

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future you have to sell your home because of high taxes and paying the high cost of using out-of-area services? The irony is that you must get in your car and drive into a community that has development to get access to goods and services. That’s because you have killed off most local businesses by denying them enough customers. How many cars have you worn out driving into Spokane? What’s really funny is that you can fill up a movie theater to protest a smelter, but can’t fill up the same theater to see a movie. Instead, you get in your car and drive into Spokane to watch the same movie. Enjoying a rural lifestyle doesn’t require economic blindness and resisting all development of private property.

U.S. should remember the Marshall Plan, provide aid To the editor, This year marks the 70th anniversary of one of America’s great moments: The Marshall Plan. After the invasions and the bombings of the Second World War, Europe was devastated. Farms and factories were in ruins. Refugees were everywhere. Food was scarce, and thousands were facing starvation. George Marshall, then secretary of state, conceived the idea of sending food aid to Western Europe. Food aid was sent in the value of $13 billion (over $30 billion in today’s currency). Aid was sent to countries that had been our allies and also to

countries who had fought against us. The Marshall Plan is certainly one of the basic reasons for the enduring friendship the United States still enjoys today in Western Europe. I hope and pray that we will still continue to aid countries suffering from disasters such as earthquakes or outbreaks of disease. I hope we will help in times of famine; I hope we will remain that shining city on the hill. -Ruth Calkins Newport

Is it just ‘not in my backyard?’ To the editor, I understand everyone’s concerns about the silica smelter going in. I also understand the need for an economic boost to our area. Where is the middle ground? We all want to do what

is best for our kids, our environment, our community, but how far are we willing to go? Silicon is used in our computers, our cell phones, many electronics and probably a lot more I don’t know about. Are you willing to give up your cell phone and your laptop? Or is it just “Not in my back yard, not my community”? I am as concerned about the environment and our water as the next person however silicon is part of our everyday life and if we aren’t willing to give up the items that utilize it we are hypocrites for crying foul. It is our job as citizens to make sure our officials are monitoring the smelter for compliance with the air quality and other codes and doing something about it if they don’t. -Natalie Babcock Newport

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anice has been married to her husband Tracy for 45 years. They have two sons who played college basketball, two amazing daughters-in-law and three gorgeous grandchildren. Her husband, Tracy, used to go fishing all the time and one day Janice wanted to see what the fun was all about. So she tagged along and has been fishing ever since. 15-20 years later and her biggest salmon was a whopping 30 pounds. They love to fish for steelhead in Lewiston and every year in August go to the coast to Started at the PUD: 2009 fish for salmon. Customer Service Janice and Tracy spend their free time with family and Representative wouldn’t want it any other way. Favorite Food: Mexican Their granddaughters 9, 11 and 15, are all very active. Favorite Color: Blue The youngest loves soccer, the middle loves basketball Favorite Sport: Basketball and the oldest loves volleyball. They keep Janice busy with band, dance and piano. When Janice and Tracy aren’t at a sporting event, they anice is our very own are with their family on the water or finding other ways rock star. She knows to be active. Janice loves running, biking, water skiing, everybody, genuinely cares about their well-being, working out and even yard work. Janice has participated in 31 Bloomsday runs and doesn’t plan to stop anytime and makes sure they get soon. Each Bloomsday T-shirt goes towards creating a everything they need out of their utility. We are honored quilt. Janice has already finished up two and is working on a third. She plans to retire this spring to spend more to have her on the Pend time with her family. Oreille PUD team.” One thing you can never argue is how much Janice -Colin Willenbrock loves her customers. She is always helping them with PUD General Manager a smile on her face and wants to make sure she solves their every problem.

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Snow White shares different takes on an old tale BLANCHARD – Out of the Woods Family Theatre Presents, “The Snow White Variety Show” by Brian D. Taylor. Join this cast of 27 talented kids and host Heidi Perbole on the Fairy Tale Network for late night

with Snow White. This cast of fairy tale legends will explore the true tale of Snow White told from seven different perspectives. Show times are 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Nov. 16-17, and 2 p.m.

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Local kids wow with VFW essays PRIEST RIVER – Dozens of local North Idaho students in grades six through 12 entered Priest River’s Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)

annual essay competitions this year. Four of them will advance to the District competition in Spirit Lake, in December. “We had a great

turnout this year,” said Commander Joe English from VFW Post 2909. “Thanks to the support of teachers and parents, our judges read and heard some great student essays that shared personal stories about our American history and our nation’s future.” Three students from Priest River Junior High School were selected to advance: Zander G. Marshall ($100 winner), Emily L. Hatfield ($50 winner), and Jazmine Brown ($25 winner). One 9th grade student from House of the Lord Christian Academy was also selected to advance, Elizabeth G. Neale ($100 winner). Lillian M. Nolan from Priest River Lamanna High School was also a $50 winner. All winners have been invited to a ceremony and free all-you-can breakfast on Nov. 18 at 113 Larch St., in Priest River. Doors open at 8 a.m. and the ceremony starts at 9 a.m. Parents, friends, teachers, essay judges and others can attend; the all-you-can-eat See essay, 8A

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ington. “Seasonal employment with the Forest Service is a great way to give back to communities, learn new skills, and perform meaningful work,” said Regional Forester Jim Peña. “If you are interested in working with a dedicated team of people who take pride in managing our national forests, we encourage you to consider joining the Forest Service.”

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Calling all artists to the Panida SANDPOINT – The Panida Theater’s 90 birthday celebration art show will be held Nov. 15 through Dec. 31. The Panida Theater invites local artists to submit artwork depicting an aspect of the theater and its history. Artwork does not have to be current. All artwork must be display ready, priced and delivered to the theater on Monday, Nov. 13 between the hours of 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The celebration will begin Saturday, Nov. 18 with the art show and moving on to the birthday bash. Ten percent of the sale price for each piece will go to the Panida Theater. For more information, contact CJ at 208-627-2196. The Panida is located at 300 N. First Ave., Sandpoint. th

Findings of fact and conclusions of law It is not against the law to build a smelter in Washington state. Most people around here are not fans of more government regulation. Pend Oreille County does not have zoning, meaning areas where certain uses are permitted and not others. The county received an environmental assessment planning grant for the Usk area, which was an area HiTest was initially looking. Industry is not a banned use in the county. If a final county approval is granted it must be made based on the facts and outcomes from the Ecology studies, PUD determination, and based on our locally adopted Development Regulations and state law. Follow the money: grants There is some confusion on grant money and how it was used. With that came some speculation of personal benefit to commissioners and others. The answer is no; not now or as a promise in the future. HiTest received a Project of Statewide Significance grant from the State of Washington as the project aligns well with the Department of Commerce’s goals of strengthening underserved and rural communities. They also recognized that the proposed project furthers Washington’s Clean Technology sector, deepens the solar manufacturing supply chain, and supports value-added manufacturing and offers a significant economic benefit. Pend Oreille County was awarded an environmental assessment planning grant for a subarea plan near Usk. This is completely independent of whether or not HiTest would actually locate there or not. We had been planning to start our first sub-area plan in another area when this opportunity for planning money arrived. We had no guarantee or expectation that HiTest would be able to work out private land transactions and contracts. Our motive to

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do the sub-area planning was to be ready for more industry. We are currently winding up that planning process. Going through that process was important for other possible sub-area zoning in the county. Grant documents are posted online here: pendoreilleco.org/hitestinformation/#toggle-id-2 Motives and Benefits: economy and jobs Pend Oreille County is recognized as an underserved population with lower wages and higher unemployment. More than half of the county is public lands and only a portion of typical taxes is received (payment in lieu of taxes). Only 7 percent of total land in Pend Oreille County generates property tax at full value. Counties are finding rising expenses and reducing revenues have made it harder to provide services. Pend Oreille County has already had to cut solid waste services due to state funding cuts. We value our tourism and retirement community status but it isn’t a broad enough and stable enough to base our economy on and to provide long term sustainability. Currently we lack the family wage jobs needed to attract families and keep our young graduates here. Downtown businesses without a local customer base can find the cycles of tourism difficult to weather. We have no idea if HiTest will pass the permitting requirements and be able to build here. But if not them then we need another anchor employer in the area. Eventually, so we hear, Ponderay Newsprint in Usk will close its doors and Tech Cominco

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in Metaline Falls, as a mine, will reach its natural lifespan. Not only do these manufacturers provide healthy incomes to locals, they also benefit surrounding businesses, service industries as well as generate tax revenues for roads, schools and so on. If HiTest were to pass all requirements and open near Newport, the job market would stretch to North Idaho as well. If HiTest fails to meet all requirements we remain committed to developing a more stable economic base. Notices, Comments and Appeals: It’s not a done deal We have been asked how this has gone under the radar. We respect that frustration. When a large private business is looking for land it is big news. The county is not a news agency. We don’t want to speak for the company because it is not a county project. However, to help answer questions, we have taken public questions about the project and forwarded those on to HiTest. A Frequently Asked Questions page is located on the Pend Oreille Economic Development Council site, pocedc.org/hitest-faq/. This page also has an interactive form where you can submit additional questions to HiTest. Other information and links can be found at the EDC pocedc.org/hitest-silicon/ and Pend Oreille County websites pendoreilleco. org/hitest-information/. The power is in the people and your engagement created communication. The county is under no current obligation to send legal notices to the

Winter Tires & Coolant Flush public, local adjoining governments and agencies because HiTest has not made any permit applications. Official notices are made when there is an application to review. Currently none have been submitted. Should we receive an application for land use we will follow the public process and publish notices in newspapers and on our website. Department of Ecology has a SEPA page that explains how they publish notices and how to comment: www.ecy.wa.gov/ programs/sea/sepa/ereview.html. Citizens have the right to appeal a process and would contact the respective agency whose decision they wish to appeal. Not For or Against: It’s a process Thank you for your passion and your concerns. Our hope is for a more secure future for the people of our county. We also want a safe, healthy and prosperous home. If HiTest starts the permitting process, our plan is to send representatives to see another smelter that is similar in operation to the draft facility plans for the Newport location. We want to know what the local government, employees, residents and health department can tell us about living with a silicon smelter in the community. We believe that decisions must be made on facts. The facts show that our prosperity is at risk and that the current trajectory of our local economy does not have much hope. It is with prayer and humility we seek a better future that has prosperity and not harm.

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Grange dinner Members of Calispel Grange No. 500 hosted a Harvest Dinner Saturday, Oct. 28. There were in excess of 30 folks who enjoyed the potluck dinner. Pictured in the serving line is Dona Dahl, a long time member of Calispel Grange.

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Ione’s plan for annexation depends on the vote IONE – Annexation into Pend Oreille Fire District No. 2 was one of the topics brought up at the Oct. 18 Ione Council meeting. Chris Haynes attended the meeting to introduce himself as the new Fire Chief and ask if there were any questions or concerns about the upcoming vote for Ione to be annexed into Fire District No. 2. If the annexation does pass he would like to see the Ione station roll into Fire District No. 2 in a seamless fashion. He also asked if Ione has a plan if

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1,141 votes. A write-in candidate received 10. It was a similar situation with 7th Legislative District Representative Jacquelin Maycumber. The Republican incumbent received 1,945 votes to challenger Susan Swanson’s 1,170 votes. A write-in received 11. It looks like Newport Mayor Shirley Sands could keep her seat

the annexation fails. Spears stated that at this time there is no plan and the city will wait and see what happens before moving forward. Election day was Tuesday, Nov. 7. Results of this vote will be in next week’s issue of The Miner. Haynes also said that Fire District No. 2 is considering increasing their number of commissioners from three to five and would like to see a member from Ione on the board. Council member John Redinger

against councilman Ken Smith. Sands received 223 votes to Smiths 195, with write-in taking eight. In Cusick incumbent Chris Evers is being edged out by challenger Ken Murray in the mayoral race, with her receiving 11 votes and him 18. It’s also a tight race for Commissioner of Hospital District No. 1, with Lynette Elswick maintaining 1,172 votes to Susan Johnson’s 1,031. Write-ins received 17 votes. In Fire District No. 2 Commissioner No. 2 Pete Smoldon is behind

stated that there are a few trees along the fence on the Greenhouse side of the airport that are potentially interfering with the glide path of approaching aircraft. Redinger said he would like to get the trees removed, but the persons who own the adjoining property are not willing to remove the trees at this time. Mayor Charles Spears asked it the trees violate the county code. Redinger said that at this time he is going to leave the trees alone.

a write-in candidate, 199 to 149. In Fire District No. 4, Position No. 2, Baneta “Bonnie” Sheffler is at 179 votes to challenger Ryan Tellessen’s 157. Ione is on track to approve annexation into Fire District No. 2, with 46 voters approving the proposition and 27 rejecting it. The Sacheen Lake Water and Sewer levy is currently approved by 66 yes votes to 41 no votes. The election will be certified Nov. 28.

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aspects of the current circumstance, we stand in agreement that the City’s proposed contractual figures do not meet the direct costs, let alone the indirect costs of the County to provide service to the City,” the letter addressed to Mayor Sands read in part. The letter noted that the city’s offer was essentially what they currently pay. Botzheim had proposed increasing what he charged the city for law enforcement services to $575,257 for 2018, with subsequent increases to follow for the next three years. Newport initially offered about $389,000. Sands said the city increased the offer by $5,000. Coupled with the $50,000 or so of property taxes the city residents pay the county that goes towards law enforcement, Sands said the city offered about $400,000 for services that included dispatch and jail services, along with law enforce-

ment services. City and county attorneys Tom Metzger and Dolly Hunt attended Monday’s meeting, but city administrator Ray King did not. City clerk Nickole North did attend. Campbell and Zorica added law enforcement talks to the agenda for the Oct. 16 city council meeting, although King was on vacation. “They are the ones along with the rest of the council that makes the decision of what happens with this contract and it makes no difference if the City Administrator is present,” minutes from the Oct. 16 meeting read. That led to a series of executive sessions to discuss the contract. All three executive sessions included Metzger, who attended by phone. County commission chairwoman Karen Skoog said one of the sticking points was the lack of communication from the city. “We have to respect the challenge of not having

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communication soon enough,” she said. Commissioners and Botzheim made reference to the lack of communication in the letter. “Additionally, the City’s silence at Sheriff Botzheim’s repeated requests, since last year for a meeting to discuss the contract which would be ending this year, has left him unprepared for staffing requirements that would be essential to provide effective Law Enforcement Services to the City,” the Nov. 7 letter to Sands read. Kiss said it is too late for Botzheim to hire staff. Campbell and Zorica both want to know what has changed in the last couple years that brought on such a dramatic increase in the cost of providing law enforcement services. Campbell said as soon as the city became aware of the increased costs, council members jumped on it and started working the numbers. Zorica said he didn’t get a satisfactory answer from Botzheim about what has changed during the Monday meeting to justify the steep increase. “The only reason (the county) went to these numbers was because of bruised egos, and Alan is one of them,” Zorica said Tuesday. He said the high increase felt like ransom. Campbell said he has respect for Botzheim and that he felt the city made an offer in line with similarly

sized eastern Washington cities. Campbell, Zorica and Sands have compiled a list of 26 cities with populations between 1,734 and 3,115. Of these, 11 contract with their county’s Sheriff’s Office for some portion of the law enforcement. According to those numbers, among the cities that contract for jail and dispatch, along with law enforcement services, Davenport pays $326,500, Benton City pays $325,000, Dayton pays $377,300, Okanogan pays $308,870, Pomeroy pays $237,571, Cashmere pays $438,961, and Deer Park pays $470,000. Campbell says the city simply couldn’t pay a $300,000 annual increase. Sands says the next step is for her, Campbell and Zorica to get together to evaluate what to do next. At Monday night’s city council meeting, they asked if the rest of the council agreed with the direction they were going. The council indicated it did. Campbell and Zorica agree with Botzheim that an incorporated city either has to have its own police chief or contract out with an agency for law enforcement services. Campbell regrets that talks weren’t started sooner, but says the city has some alternatives to contracting with the county. “I don’t think we’re in a desperate situation,” he said. “We have options.”

Public hearing on cemetery district IONE – A public hearing will be held by the cemetery district commissioners in the Ione Council Chambers for the public to comment on the 2018 Tax Levy for Cemetery District No. 3. The 2018 pre-

liminary budget for the levy will be available with the commissioners on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 5:10 p.m. The Ione Council Chambers are located at 112 Central Ave., Ione.

School board work date changed METALINE FALLS – The Selkirk School Board Work Session has been changed from its regular meeting time of Wednesday, Nov. 8 to Wednesday, Nov. 15 at 5:30 p.m.

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METALINE FALLS – The popular Cutter Coffee House Concert returns Sunday, Nov. 12, from 2-5 p.m. There is a $5 cover charge, with coffee, teas, hard ciders, beers and wines available, as well as salty/ sweet treats. As usual, Donivan Johnson will be at the keys of the baby grand piano, taking requests and providing a laidback atmosphere for the afternoon. As there is no “curtain,” guests are welcome to come and go during the threehour period as their schedule allows. For more information, call The Cutter at 509-446-4108. The Cutter is located at 302 Park St., in Metaline Falls.

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Thursday, Nov. 9 Story Time: 11 a.m. - Ione Library Friday, Nov. 10 Story Time and Crafts: 10:30 a.m. - Metalines Library Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - Ione Senior Center

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Pro bowler returns home

By Don Gronning Of The Miner

OLDTOWN – Greg Thomas has been bowling most of his 49 years. He got his start in California, when he was 4 years old. His family moved to Oldtown in 1974, where his father, Lowell, operated OK Lanes. He is a 1986 Priest River High School graduate. Like many boys, he played golf and baseball for the Spartans. “I was on the golf team with the Priest River Mayor, Jim Martin,” he said. When your folks run a bowling alley, you bowl and bowl often. Thomas

got to be good at it. “I bowled my first 300 game in 1984,” he said. It was at a U.S. Open statequalifying meet in Spokane. He didn’t get to go to the state meet, though, as he was only 17 and you had to be 18 to participate. Thomas has rolled a bunch of perfect games since then. “I’ve had three 300s in the last month,” he said at the Lowell Thomas Memorial Tournament Saturday. He figures he’s bowled more than 50 perfect games in competition. “I’ve lost count,” he said. Thomas turned bowling into a career, competing professionally.

His most high profile match came in 1992, in Winterhaven, Fla., when he made the television round. “We bowled 42 games during the week and the top five were on the show,” he said. He finished fifth in the tournament and picked up $5,000 in prize money. The prize money wasn’t the biggest payday that week, however. He picked up another $19,500 in incentive money, essentially sponsorship money. Fast forward to 2016, when Thomas and his partner Chris Hill won the national doubles championship in Reno, his most recent high profile win.

Thomas now lives in Irmo, S.C., where his wife, Jane, and he operate the Anchor Lanes bowling alley. Jane is also experienced in bowling. Before she ran Anchor Lanes, she worked with the U.S. Bowling Council’s national tour, organizing tournaments around the country. Thomas says he doesn’t bowl as often as he used to. “When I was younger, I used to bowl 100 games a week,” he said. He father advised against bowling

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especially his son, Shelby. Shelby is a good bowler in his own right, using a two handed style that is popular with some professional bowlers. As you might imagine, his sister, Stephanie, is also a good bowler. The Lowell Thomas Memorial Tournament will continue the next two Saturdays at OK Lanes. But Thomas won’t be there. He was leaving for Reno after Saturday’s action for a competition.

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that much. “Dad said, ‘your game is like a car. If you keep using it, it’s going to break down.’” Thomas throws a big hook, using a twisting motion. “I get a lot of torque on the ball,” he said. He took his father’s advice and hasn’t been bothered with injuries during his career. As he bowled at the tournament Saturday, people came up to congratulate him, ask for tips for their kids and razzed him,

Newport Health Center, was Cline’s medical chaperone during the trip. He described the flight as a whirlwind, but praised the group of veterans for their patience and perseverance. “They were a tough group, there was no complaining,” Bell said. “It was surreal seeing the expressions on their faces when they saw the war memorials. These were guys who didn’t talk much about their service, but there they were, remembering, some of them

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around 200 people were waiting at the Spokane Airport when the Honor Flight returned. Cline had a history of health problems, including prostrate cancer that traveled to his bones, requiring him to carry oxygen with him. Even though he was excited to take the trip, Mrs. Cline recalls her husband saying, “I don’t belong here; I’m no hero.” “But he served, and was willing to give his life like the rest of them,” Mrs. Cline said. “I just want him back. Or I want to be able to go with him. We were together for 56 years and I couldn’t have asked for a nicer guy. I wish that everyone that is married has as good a marriage as we did.”

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Lady Rangers head to state for first time ever By Michelle Nedved Of The Miner

IONE – The Selkirk volleyball team is headed to the 1B State Tournament for the first time in school history, following two wins and a loss this past week. “This school and community are very proud and excited about our state qualificaOn Deck: tion,” coach Pam Zimmerman Vs. Puget Sound said. “It has been a very fun place Adventist: Thursday, the last few days.” Nov. 9, 8 a.m. at Yakima Selkirk beat Wellpinit and Odessa Thursday to qualify for state, and took on Almira/Coulee-Hartline in the District 7 championship Saturday. “That was a tough game,” Zimmerman said. “ACH is a great, solid team. They are ranked first in state, rightly so.” ACH won in three games: 25-9, 25-20, 25-12. Bree Dawson and Whitney Dawson each had five kills. Whitney Dawson had an ace, and Bree Dawson had four digs and two blocks. Jenna Couch finished with 10 assists and four digs. On Thursday, Selkirk began the playoffs with a threegame win against Wellpinit: 25-18, 25-17, 25-11. Whitney Dawson had 17 kills. Couch had 26 assists and a block. Brie Dawson had five aces and five digs, and Quinn Zimmerman had five digs and Allison Petrich had a block. In the match that secured the trip to state, Selkirk beat Odessa in four games, losing the first one 24-23. They went on to win the next three 25-16, 25-11, 2519. Whitney Dawson had 15 kills, Couch had 25 assists and two blocks, and Petrich had two blocks. Bree Dawson finished with five aces and seven digs. The Rangers leave Wednesday morning for Yakima. They play Puget Sound Adventist at 8 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 9. “I have no doubts that we will perform very well at the tournament,” coach Zimmerman said.

bowli ng Wednesday, Nov. 1 Lucky Ladies Team Won Lost No Pins Left Behind 25 11 Morning Glories 20 16 Sparklers 18.5 17.5 Country Lane 18 18 Balls-y Broads 15.5 12.5 Golden Girls 11 25 High scratch game: Vicki Nolting 195. High scratch series: Kim Rusho 492. High handicap game: Vicki Nolting 244. High handicap series: Kelly Jo Hilliard. Converted splits: Leeah Davis 3-10, Barbara Bell 5-10, Sharon Clark 7-8, 5-6, Sharon Smith 9-10, Carol Becks 5-7, 5-8-10, Pat Shields 5-9-10, 2-7, Kim Rusho 5-6-10.

Wednesday Night Loopers Team Won Lost Ok Lanes 114.5 92.5 Woodwise 113.5 96.5 Club Rio 111.5 98.5 McCroskey Defense 10 102 Win/Lose We Booz 93.5 116.5 Why Try Harder 83 127 Pin Ups 62 22 High scratch game: Jim Radan 221. High handicap game: Cathy Wagner 249. High scratch series: Jim Radan 547. High handicap series: Mandy Aubrey 681. High team scratch game: OK Lanes 780. High handicap game: OK Lanes 919. High team scratch series: OK Lanes 2,141. High handicap series: OK Lanes 2,558. Converted splits: Karen Batsch 4-710, 3-6; Cathy Wagner 2-7.

Thursday, Nov. 2 Thursday Niters Team Won Lost Area 51 23 13 Wilkinson Rentals 19 17 Hi-Rollers 18 18 Vacant Team 18 18

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Newport wins snow bowl

By Don Gronning Of The Miner

NEWPORT – Grizzly football coach Dave Pomante has been coaching 37 years. He’s coached in all sorts of On Deck: At Zillah: Friday, Nov. 10, 4 p.m.

weather conditions in that time, but has never seen anything like the snow on the field Friday when Newport beat Cascade 47-21. “It’s never been like that,” he said. But it didn’t bother the Grizzlies when they took to the snowcovered field. The line markers were cleared, as was an area in front of each goal line, but other than that the field was cloaked in about five inches of snow, although it didn’t snow during the game. “Our kids loved it,” Pomante said. “They were excited to play in the snow.” The team took on Cascade, the No. 3 team from the Caribou Trail League. Newport got on the scoreboard with an 18-yard Koa Pancho See newport, 2B

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Danny Bradbury breaks a long run in the second half against Cascade, from the Caribou Trail League, in a play-in game for the state tournament. The teams played in about five inches of snow, with Newport getting a decisive 47-21 win.

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Kellogg loses by a point GOODING – Kellogg, the Intermountain League team that made it to the Idaho 3A state football tournament, lost a 21-20 heartbreaker to Gooding Saturday, Nov. 4. Kellogg scored a touchdown with a minute and a half left to pull within one, but couldn’t make the two-point conversion for the win in the quarterfinal game.

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Ranger quarterback Jay Link looks to get behind the block of Zech Curran Friday night in a playoff game against Entiat. Selkirk lost 20-0. They canceled a game with Odessa Friday because Selkirk only had nine players.

Selkirk down to nine players, cancels playoff game

By Don Gronning Of The Miner

IONE – The Selkirk Rangers football team lost a crossover playoff game 20-0 to Southeast 1B division foe Entiat at home Friday. Ranger coach Jeremy Link said the loss was disheartening but not as much as the loss of players from a string of injuries that have whittled the team down to just nine players. That’s cutting it close for an eightman football team. “We lost our backup quarterbacks (Luke Couch and Justin Krabbenhoft),” Link said. The Rangers running back Ty Tayler has been battling an ankle injury. He tried to play against Entiat but turned his ankle again, so he’s likely out for the next game. The Rangers lost Zach Bevelhymer, a 6 feet tall, 200-pound freshman lineman. Earlier in the season senior wide receiver Peter McAnerin suffered a broken leg that required surgery. “Aiden (Penney) is the only running back left,” Link said. As a result of only having nine players, the Odessa game set for Friday was canceled. Couch and Bevelhymer have knee injuries, and Krabbenhoft has a

shoulder injury. Against Entiat, the No. 4 team from the Southeast 1B division, the Rangers simply couldn’t score. “We couldn’t get on the board,” Link said. He said every time they had a big play, it seemed to be negated because of a penalty. “Every time we had a run over 10 yards, it would get called back,” he said. The Rangers were also plagued by turnovers, with two interceptions and at least as many fumbles. Playing in about five inches of snow, Entiat scored in the first quarter on a 10-yard run. They didn’t get to score again until the third quarter, when they were able to score two rushing touchdowns, on runs of seven and 65 yards. The snow made for all sorts of complications for both teams. Link said in addition to the snow, the Selkirk field was soaked with water, so was slippery. Add a snow covered ball and cold hands and the game became different than your average football game. At 130 pounds, Penney may not be the biggest back, but he racked up 105 all-purpose yards against Entiat. See selkirk, 2B

CUSICK – The Cusick Panthers football team took its second loss of the season, when they fell 60-16 in a crossover game with On Deck: Odessa from the Northeast 1B South division. Cusick’s At Gonzaga Prep vs. Entiat: Saturday, Nov. 11, only other loss has been to 4 p.m. Almira/Coulee-Hartline, also of the South division. Cusick’s defense held Odessa on the first series of the game, but the offense had to give the ball up on downs. The teams played back and forth in the snow, with Cusick’s defense forcing Odessa to go for it on fourth down. Odessa broke a 58-yard touchdown run and gathered a 2-point conversion to go up 8-0. See cusick, 2b

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Beginner Yoga Class: 8:45 a.m. – Kalispel Community Center

Water Aerobics: 10 a.m. – Kalispel Community Center

Newport Football vs. Zillah: 4 p.m. – Zillah

Thursday, Nov. 9 Selkirk Volleyball vs. Puget Sound Adventist: 8 a.m. – Yakima Lap Swim Only: 8:30 a.m. – Kalispel Community Center Yoga Class: 8:45 a.m. – Kalispel Community Center Spinning: 10 a.m. – Kalispel Community Center

Saturday, Nov. 11 Water Aerobics: 9 a.m. – Kalispel Community Center Swim Lessons Beginners (5 and up): 10 a.m. – Kalispel Community Center Swim Lessons Intermediate: 10:30 a.m. – Kalispel Community Center

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Montanan wins world championship For bull riding fans, this past week was pretty exciting, as the Professional Bull Riders World Finals were held in Las Vegas. Jess Lockwood of Volburg, Mont. ended up the PBR World Champion, overtaking Walla Walla’s Derek Kolbaba, who went into the finals leading for the world title. Volburg is in eastern Montana, near Miles City. Kolbaba, who has placed at the Newport Rodeo years ago, has been a streaky rider, prone to long buck off streaks as well as long winning streaks. He took over the world lead with a victory at San Jose, Calif., rodeo the final event of the season, scene one of five events he won at the PBR’s highest level, the Built Ford don Tough Series. Gronning But Lockwood was hotter, winning the first three go-rounds at the PBR finals, something no rider has done before. It’s a good thing, as he didn’t make qualified rides on any more bulls, but that was enough. He won the title and with it, the $1 million bonus. He ended up winning $1.5 million in the PBR. At age 20, he is the youngest PBR world champion. Kolbaba, 21, went cold at the finals, qualifying on only one of the five bulls he attempted. Still, he finished second in the world and won $359,672 for the season. While Lockwood set the pace with his three consecutive go-round wins, it was a Brazilian, Jose Vitor Leme, who really cleaned up at the finals. The 21-year-old hadn’t been in the U.S. a week when he won the World Finals, riding all six of his

bulls, the only rider to do so and winning $416,000 at the one event. He qualified for the finals by being the Brazilian champion and earning a chance to ride at the Velocity Pain Relief finals, the PBR’s secondary level. He won second at the event, earning him a spot at the finals. He made the most of it. In his week of riding bulls in the U.S. he rocketed to seventh in world standings, won the PBR rookie of the year. He earned $459,927 for the year in the PBR.

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High scratch game team: Area 51 727. High scratch series team: Area 51 2,026. High handicap game team: Area 51 901. High handicap series team: Area 51 2,548. High scratch game: James Huling 232, Sharon Smith 180. High scratch series: James Huling 599, Sharon Smith 459. High handicap game: James Huling 256, Sharon Smith 238. High handicap series: Ralph LaGrand 695, Sharon Smith 633, Liz Pope 633. Converted splits: Karl Green 4-5-7, Kim Rusho 4-10.

selkirk: ACH beat Republic; Columbia won From Page 1B

He gained 62 yards on 17 carries rushing and caught five passes for 43 yards. “We moved the ball OK,” Link said. Quarterback Jay Link completed 13 of 27 passes for 168 yards, with the two interceptions. He also ran for 57 yards on 10 carries. Steven Davis caught four passes for 62 yards and Zech Curran caught two passes for 52 yards. On defense, Hunter Carman led the way, with 14 snowy tackles. Davis had 10 tackles and a fumble recovery. Grant Stoddard had three sacks for the Rangers. In other Northeast 1B play, Cusick lost to Odessa 60-16 (see separate story), Almira/Coulee-Hartline of the South division beat Republic of the North 68-0 and Columbia beat Curlew 86-46.

cusick: Half ended with Odessa up 22-0 From Page 1B

Cusick lineman Roddy Pierre left the game shaken up in the first two minutes, something that didn’t bode well for Cusick. Pierre didn’t return to the game, although Cusick coach Troy Hendershott says he’s alright now and will start Friday. The loss of a player who plays both offense and defense has an effect on an eightman football team. But the loss of one player didn’t make the difference, Cusick made too many mistakes to win, Hendershott said. “Penalties killed us,” he said. Odessa scored twice more before the half was over, on a short run and a pass. The half ended 22-0 Odessa. In the third quarter, Cusick got on the scoreboard after driving to within Odessa’s 40. The Cusick running back fumbled the ball and fellow running back Colton Hansen picked it up and ran 40 yards for a touchdown. Jed Cupp ran in the 2-point conversion. Odessa answered with another big fourth down play, this one a 20-yard touchdown run.

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Newport’s season ends Newport’s Madi Hofstee prepares for the block when Newport played Chelan in a crossover game with the Caribou Trail League. Newport’s volleyball season ended Saturday with the loss. Newport won the first game 25-23, but Chelan dominated the rest of the match, winning 25-20, 25-18, 25-17. Cora Pelleberg had 14 kills, Olivia Witter had 34 assists, and Trystan Potter had 20 digs. Crystal Miller finished with two aces and Madi Hofstee had three blocks. Chelan will advance to the state tournament this week.

NEWPORT: Experienced seniors made difference From Page 1B

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No. 35, lineman C.J. Balcom, works against Odessa Friday night at Cusick. Balcom had five tackles in the Panther’s 60-16 loss.

Cusick came back with a 32-yard Tanner Shanholtzer to Dylan Hendershott touchdown pass. Hansen ran in the conversion to make it 30-16. Odessa scored again with a minute to go in the third and the quarter ended with Odessa up 38-16. Odessa continued to add to the score in the fourth quarter, putting up 22 points to take the 60-16 win. Hendershott said despite the mistakes, there were good things to take

from the game. “We threw the ball well,” he said. Quarterback Tanner Hendershott completed 10 of 19 passes for 116 yards and a touchdown. He didn’t have any interceptions, although Hendershott said a couple Panther halfback passes were picked off. Dylan Hendershott had four catches for 73 yards and a touchdown. He also led the team in tackles, with eight. That was about it on offense, Hendershott said. “We couldn’t get

much of a running game going.” Lineman C.J. Balcom had a nice game, Hendershott said, both offensively and defensively. He had five tackles and his pass blocking was solid, he said. Hendershott looks to a tough game with Entiat from the Northeast 1B South division Saturday, Nov. 11, at Gonzaga Prep in Spokane. The game will start at 4 p.m. “They play in a tough division,” he said. “They’re not going to be a pushover.”

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to Jacob Kirkwood pass play early in the first quarter. Adam Moorhead kicked the extra point. Late in the quarter Pancho scored on a three-yard run. Moorhead kicked the extra point. In the second quarter Pancho scored again, this time on a 15-yard run. Cascade got its first score on a 38-yard pass play. They made the 2-point conversion. Newport scored one more time in the first half, on a 27-yard Kirkwood run. Moorhead kicked his fourth extra point. After the halftime break, Newport scored again on a big 85-yard Pancho to Kirkwood pass play. Moorhead missed the PAT, his only missed kick of the night. Cascade came back late in the quarter, scoring on a 15-yard run after a successful onside kick. Two minutes into the fourth quarter Bradbury broke another long run, this time 39 yards for the touchdown. “He just gets better and better as a running back,” Pomante says. Moorhead caught a 50-yard Pancho pass for the Grizzlies’ seventh touchdown. Moorhead kicked the PAT. Cascade battled throughout the game. Pomante says Newport’s experienced seniors really made a difference in the play-in game. Newport ended up with 479 yards of offense, compared to Cascade’s 290. Newport gained 187 yards passing, although it came in big chunks. Pancho completed three of five, each catch a touchdown. He had no interceptions. Kirkwood caught two of those passes for 103 yards and two TDs. Moorhead caught the other for 50 yards and a touchdown. Bradbury led Newport rushing, with 130 yards and a touchdown on 15 carries. Johnny Miller had five carries for 92 yards, Pancho had 11 carries for 59 yards, Kirkwood carried three times for 40 yards and a touchdown and Matt Reel had five carries for five yards. “The offense really was the bright spot,” Pomante said. On defense, he acknowledged the team missed a few tackles in the snow. Still, they held Cascade to 93 rushing yards. Tug Smith was in on eight tackles, including four solo and four assists. Kade Zorica had eight tackles, including five solo and six assists. Bradbury had four solos and three assists. Rylan Hastings had an interception for Newport. The Grizzlies will play at Zillah Saturday, at 4 p.m. Pomante says Zillah, with a 9-1 record, should be a good matchup for Newport, at 8-1. “They’re good,” he says. “They’re physical and athletic. It’s a good matchup. They’re a little bigger and we’re a little more athletic.” The state tournament includes the top 16 1A teams in the state in a single elimination tournament. “I gotta believe any team here is good,” Pomante says.

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b r i e f ly 4-H Leader Council Raises Funds at The Roxy NEWPORT – The Pend Oreille County 4-H Leader Council is seeking donations to help local youth pay their 20172018 State 4-H enrollment fees, and, as a way to thank donors, is providing a showing of ‘The Temple Grandin Story’ on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2:30 p.m., at the Roxy Theater in Newport. Doors open 30 minutes before show time. Each donation of $10 will be awarded one free ticket to this inspiring movie about a young autistic woman overcoming incredible odds to become one of the top scientists in the humane livestock handling industry. In 2017, there were 187 youth enrolled in nine Pend Oreille County 4-H clubs and a full house at the movie theater will help pay for almost half of those wanting to join 4-H again this next year. Make a donation through your local 4-H club or at the WSU/ Pend Oreille County Extension Office at 227A South Garden Avenue in Newport, 509-447-2401. Persons with a disability requiring special accommodations while participating in this program may call 509-4472401 at least 14 days before the program.

Art classes at Create NEWPORT – It is time to start thinking of Christmas and homemade gifts. Create Art Center is offering a clay tile class taught by Ana Funderbunk. Learn the basic sculpting and painting techniques to make custom tiles and other clay projects. This class is for those 12 and above and will take place on Saturday, Nov. 11 from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at 900 W 4th, Newport. Cost is $12 with all materials provided. On Friday, Nov. 10, Dora Grantsky will be teaching rock, slate, and birdhouse painting. Cost is $12. Pre-registration is required. For more information, call 509 447-9277 or go www.createarts.org.

Auditions for Beauty and The Beast, Jr. coming up PRIEST RIVER – Beauty and The Beast, Jr., is coming to the Priest River Junior High Stage and actors are needed to bring the production to life. Auditions are Nov. 14, 15, and 16, 3:10-5:10 p.m. at Priest River Junior High Auditorium. There will be an Introduction to Musical Theatre workshop on Monday, Nov. 13, 3:10-5:10 p.m. Location TBA. The workshop will introduce the music of the play, have a sing-along, and learn some of the basic choreography. On Friday, Nov. 17, after auditions, there will be a production meeting for volunteers and parents interested in supporting the production with set construction/painting, costuming, stage props, marketing, and more. Performances of Beauty and The Beast, Jr. are anticipated to be Feb. 16 and 17, 2018 at the Priest River Junior High Auditorium.

Miner photo|Sophia Aldous

What a little reading can do

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‘Butler’ opens this week NEWPORT – Gather seven crack detective writers on a lonely, isolated island for a weekend house party, and what happens? Murder, of course. ‘The Butler Did It,’ written by Tim Kelly, parodies every English mystery play every written – with a modern American flair. This youth theatre production is slated to open at Pend Oreille Playhouse Friday, Nov. 10, and runs Nov. 11, 12, 17, 18 and 19. Friday and Saturday shows begin at 7 p.m. Sunday shows begin at 3 p.m. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors (65 and over) and first responders, $7 for students (18 and under). Tickets may be purchased online www.pendoreilleplayers.org or at the Playhouse during office hours. For more information, call 509-447-9900.

Students at Idaho Hill Elementary got a chance to dump “slime” on staff as a reward for their 1st Quarter Reading Challenge Thursday, Nov. 2. Students who completed six of the eight reading challenges got to participate in the sliming. The slime was made of applesauce, pancake mix and a touch of food coloring. Pictured are third graders Zxyloh Johnson and Raymond Easley dumping slime on Renee Gamber and Laura Lewis.

Food for Fines at Pend Oreille County libraries

Lioness Fall Craft Fair Saturday

NEWPORT – The Pend Oreille County Library District will be hosting a “Food for Fines” program at all branches throughout the month of November. For each non-expired, non-perishable food item brought into the library, $1 of fines will be removed from the cardholder’s account. This applies to overdue fines only; lost and damaged fees must be paid separately. All items collected will be donated to food banks in Newport, Cusick, and Ione. For more information, contact Library Director Mandy Walters at director@pocld.org or 800-3663654 x 55.

PRIEST RIVER – The Priest River Lioness Club is hosting their annual Fall Craft Fair Saturday, Nov. 11, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 5702 Highway 2 in Priest River. The Lioness Club has been an official non-profit organization

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

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

we e k ah ead Wednesday, Nov. 8 Rotary Club Location: 7 a.m. - Oldtown Rotary Park Newport TOPS Location: 8:30 a.m. - Hospitality House Fiber Arts Knitting and Spinning Group Location: 9 a.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport Overeaters Anonymous Location: 9 a.m. - Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport, use front entrance. Contact Barb at 509-447-0775. Story Time Location: 10:30 a.m. - Blanchard Library Story Time - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick Location: 11 a.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick Priest River Lioness Location: 11:30 a.m. - Priest River Senior Center Rotary Satellite Lunch Club: Noon – Club Rio, Oldtown Al-Anon Location: Noon American Lutheran Church Home and Community Educators Diamond Lake Club Location: Noon - Call Billie Goodno at 509447-3781 or Chris King at 208-437-0971 Weavers’ Group Location: Noon to 3:30 p.m. Create Arts Center

Family Movie Night Location: 5:30-8 p.m. - Newport Library

River Arts Alliance Location: 10 a.m. - Various Locations

Pend Oreille Kids Club Location: 6 p.m. - Pend Oreille Mennonite Church

Writers Group Location: 2 p.m. - Create Arts Center

Pinochle Location: 6 p.m. - Hospitality House in Newport BASIC Meeting Location: 6 p.m. - Blanchard Community Center Alcoholics Anonymous Location: 7 p.m. - Blanchard Community Church

Friday, Nov. 10 Books Out Back Location: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Priest River Library Happy Agers Meeting and Potluck Location: Noon - Priest River Senior Center Dance Classes Location: 5:30-6:30 p.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport Alcoholics Anonymous Open Meeting Location: 7 p.m. - St. Catherine’s Catholic Church

Saturday, Nov. 11 Books out Back Location: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Priest River Library Kids Movie Club Location: 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. - Newport Library

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

Happy Agers Card Party Location: 1 p.m. Priest River Senior Center

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

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

Spirit Lake Historical Society Location: 6:30 p.m. - Call 208-665-5921 for locations

Newport Youth Location: 4 p.m. - Sadie Halstead Middle School

Thursday, Nov. 9 UCC Non-Denominational Bible Study Group Location: 10 a.m. - United Church of Christ, 430 W. Third St., Newport Alcoholic’s Anonymous Women’s meeting Location: 10 a.m. - Rotary Club, Old Diamond Mill Rd., Oldtown

Sunday, Nov. 12

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

Monday, Nov. 13 Evergreen Art Association Location: 10 a.m. - Create Arts Center Hospitality House Senior Potluck Location: Noon - Newport

Story Time Location: 10:30 a.m. - Priest River Library

Blanchard Grange Meeting Location: 5:30 p.m. - Blanchard Grange

Open Painting Workshop Location: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport

Habitat for Humanity Location: 6 p.m. - Sandifur Room, Newport Hospital

Home and Community Educators Dalkena Club Location: Noon - Call Bonnie Witt 509-447-3647 or Billie Goodno at 509-447-3781 Duplicate Bridge Location: 12:30 p.m. - Hospitality House in Newport Loosely Knit Location: 1-3 p.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick Priest River Food Bank Open Location: 3-5:45 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center

Priest River Lions Location: 6:30 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center Alcoholics Anonymous Location: 7 p.m. - Blanchard Community Church

Tuesday, Nov. 14 Priest River Food Bank Open Location: 9-11:45 a.m. - Priest River Senior Center Blanchard Stitchers Quilting Group Location: 10 a.m. - Blanchard Inn

Weight Watchers Location: 5:30-6 p.m. Weigh in and 6 p.m. meeting – Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport Alcoholics Anonymous Location: 7 p.m. - St. Anthony’s Church Spirit Lake Lodge No. 57 Location: 8 p.m. - Spirit Lake

Wednesday, Nov. 15 Rotary Club Location: 7 a.m. - Oldtown Rotary Park Newport TOPS Location:

8:30 a.m. - Hospitality House

Valley Library, Cusick

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

Al-Anon Location: Noon American Lutheran Church

Overeaters Anonymous Location: 9 a.m. - Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport, use front entrance. Contact Barb at 509-447-0775. Story Time Location: 10:30 a.m. - Blanchard Library Master Chef Cooking Series Location: 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. - Blanchard Community Center Story Time - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick Location: 11 a.m. - Calispel

Pinochle Location: 1 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center Alcoholics Anonymous Location: 5:45 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport Veterans of Foreign Wars Post/Auxiliary Location: 6 p.m. - Priest River VFW Priest River Animal Rescue Location: 6 p.m. - 1710 9th St., Priest River York Rite of Freemasonry Location: 6:30 p.m. - Spirit Lake Temple

Where to Worship

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

DALKENA COMMUNITY CHURCH • VILLAGE MISSIONS

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

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

CHURCH OF FAITH

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

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

CATHOLIC MASSES

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

HOUSE OF THE LORD

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

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

BLESSED HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH

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

NEWPORT SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH

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

BAHÁ’Í FAITH OF NEWPORT

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

NEWPORT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

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

AMERICAN LUTHERAN CHURCH E.L.C.A.

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

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

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Winter wonderland gets an early start

he Pend Oreille Valley saw its first snow fall of the season starting last Friday and going through the weekend, receiving as much as four to six inches in some places. When The Miner put out the call for snow photos on our Facebook page, people generously answered.

Courtesy photo|Aidan Tuzil

Tuzil captured this silent, silver scene along the banks of the Pend Oreille River.

Courtesy photo|Timothy Hatcher

Above: The sun shines on a winter wonderland. Courtesy photo|Elizabeth Hamilton

Right: Hannah Hamilton and her sister Molly (not pictured) took advantage of the fresh snow in their yard in Newport.

Courtesy photo|Marcella Petit

Left: A deer is juxtaposed against the backdrop of freshly fallen snow.

Courtesy photo|Brandy Croswhite

Right: Rob Croswhite and his family are full of defiance when it comes to cold weather, as displayed here in their wakeboarding excursion on Pend Oreille River last weekend.

Courtesy photo|Rich Clark

A North Pend Oreille County resident, Rich Clark took this photo from Aspen Reflection Drive in Ione.

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Students have varied projects for STEaM Carnival By Don Gronning Of The Miner

Miner photo|Don Gronning

This pair of students look at models of healthy and diseased lungs. The Panhandle Health District was among the agencies that had displays at the STEaM night.

Miner photo|Don Gronning

Right: This youngster was fascinated by the colored slime exhibit. Miner photo|Don Gronning

Below: Newport student Chris Rivard wrote the code for this model that will follow the light. Here he shows the project while a young student looks on.

PRIEST RIVER – High school students from Newport joined students from West Bonner County School District in a show demonstrating a variety of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics (STEaM) projects Thursday night, Nov. 2, at Priest River Lamanna High School. Many have heard of STEM but art has been added to recognize that creativity is important and that art brings that to the STEM process. Projects for the Priest River Lamanna High School’s 21st Century Program’s STEaM Carnival ranged from tiny drones that students could fly, to crystal making, to models programmed to follow light, among others. People’s Choice Awards were given in each of the categories, voted on by people attending the show. Prizes were awarded to winners, including cash and scholarships. Spokane Teachers Credit Union provided $300 for Peoples Choice Awards. Winners of the five categories received $50 and the overall winner received an additional $50. Idaho Forestry Group provided a $500 scholarship and Truckers for Kids also provided $300 of scholarship money. Two winners from the Science category received $200 scholarships, an Art & Engineering student received a $200 scholarship and a technology student received a $200 scholarship. Judges from the West Bonner County School District Board of Trustees and the Newport School District, along with Idaho state Rep. Sage Dixon judged the projects. Judged Award winners were: Engineering & Art: Hydraulic Powered Crane - Logan Millward is Group Leader Math & Technology: Idaho Hill Elementary - 3D Printing (Levi Hanna, Lexus Roland and Eevawn MacArthur) Science No. 1: Lightning in a Jar - Cheyanne Slick group leader Science No. 2: Magic Snow - Shelby Hannais group leader People’s Choice Awards went to: Technology & Overall: Edible Water Bottle - Robbie Anselmo Math: Polyhedron Nets - Math Class Group Engineering: Hydraulic Powered Crane - Logan Millward group leader Art: Tornado in a Jar - Halie Niswender group leader Miner photo|Don Gronning

Below: A student shows Idaho state Rep. Sage Dixon and West Bonner School Board trustee Samuel ‘Ranger Rick’ Hall the Lightning in a Bottle exhibit.

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The following are Priest River Lamanna High School’s 21st Century Program’s STEaM Carnival winners. Awards were given for students’ projects in science, technology, art, and math. Front row left to right: Eevawn MacArthur, Levi Hanna, Austin Sterling, Haylie Pierson, Lily McDermeit, Robert Anselmo, Abigail Barnes representing Math Class Group, and Logan Millward. Back row left to right: Lexus Roland, Hannah Larson, Ashleigh Wyman, Kailey Ackley, Harley Niswender, Emily Driftmeyer, Shelby Hanna, Makina Womak, Cheyanne Slick, Halie Moore, Ava Driftmeyer, Kiernan Hegel, and Dana Woullet. Not pictured: Isaac Millward, Olivia Hoepfer, and Cory Smith.

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obituari es Jay Cline Newport

Jay Cline passed away in his wife’s arms Oct. 29 at Newport Long Term Care. He was 90. He was born March 3, 1927, in Seattle. Cline He joined the Merchant Marine at age 17, serving in the Philippines during World War II. After he got out he worked as mechanic and logger. In 1962, he married Phyllis Strecker in Spokane. They moved to Newport in 2003. Jay was known as a good handyman. He could fix anything from a diesel engine to a card shuffler. Jay and his wife, Phyllis, worked together as long haul truckers for a number of years. They were also RVers, traveling about half of each year. In addition to RV life, Jay enjoyed woodworking and all kinds of mechanical things. He is survived by his wife, Phyllis; daughters Katheryn Callihan of Newport and Linda Kirby of Spanaway, Wash., and son Gary Cline of Spokane Valley. Another son, Robert Cline, is deceased. There is no service planned. The family says that thanks to hospice care, Jay was kept comfortable. Jay was able to go on an Honor Flight to Washington D.C. a week before he passed, which meant a lot to him. Sherman-Campbell Funeral Home in Newport is in charge of arrangements.

John Phillip Keyser Priest River

John Phillip Keyser was born in Priest River, Idaho, on Nov. 24, 1941, the son of Johnny P. Keyser and Ruth (Rainey) Keyser Keyser. Phil met Texanna Gustin in 1951 and they began dating in high school, and were married in 1961. Phil graduated from Priest River High School in 1960, went on to graduate from the University of Idaho and received his masters from the University of Oregon before beginning his teaching career in Days Creek, Ore., and later at South

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Umpqua High School, in Roseburg. Phil moved back to North Idaho in 1973 with Texanna and their two daughters, Shannon and Shonnie. They went into the restaurant business, buying the Dew Drop Inn, and later Keyser’s Village Kitchen. In 1975 they welcomed their son Jerod. Phil taught his family to love and appreciate the great outdoors; hunting, fishing, camping and hiking. He continued these traditions with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Phil was preceded in death by John and Ruth Keyser, Louise Keyser (Grandmother), and two sons at birth. He is survived by his wife Texanna Keyser; sister Gloria (Keyser) Mitchell and brother-inlaw Wallace Mitchell; daughter Shannon (Keyser) Shaver; daughter Shonnie (Keyser) Gauvin; son Jerod Keyser and daughter-inlaw Amber (Williams) Keyser; son-in-law Ray Shaver; eight grandchildren, Ryan, Tabatha, Rachel, Francesca, Christopher, Alexandria, Rylee and Danika; seven great-grandchildren, Cameren, Deegan, Tucker, Texanna, Madison, Natalie and Tatum; and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family. Phil was a mentor to many, and will be missed greatly. A celebration of his life will be held at the Village Kitchen Restaurant at 5788 Highway 2, in Priest River, Idaho, on Sunday, Nov. 19, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sherman-Campbell Funeral Home in Priest River is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at www.shermancampbell.com.

Margaret Anne Musso Newport

Margaret Anne Musso, born to parents Paul and Letha Griffin on May 11, 1935, was the eldest of three children Musso and was raised in the small town of Palatka, Fla. After graduating from Palatka High School and attending a year at Bessie Tift College in Forsyth, Ga., See obits, 10B

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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. 30 SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Camden Rd., Newport, report of white Chevy truck parked the wrong way in the ditch, looks like it is full of garbage. ABANDONED VEHICLE: LeClerc Rd. N., Cusick, report of abandoned gold van with ‘07 tabs has been sitting there all summer parked on the side of the road. SEX OFFENSE: W. Pine St., Newport TRAFFIC OFENSE: Hwy. 20 and Hwy. 31, Cusick, report of school bus stop sign violation. BURGLARY: Village St., Metaline Falls, report of shed broken into yesterday occurred within the last week. ABANDONED VEHICLES: Hwy. 2, Newport, report of Ford truck that appears to have been dumped there, no plates and possibly being stripped of parts. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Riverside Ave., report of red light flashing and alarm ringing. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: N. Spokane Ave., Newport, report of possible scam, complainant found a flyer on door that accused complainant of a leasing violation. JUVENILE PROBLEM: W. 5th St., report that a student had a large knife at school. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: N. State Ave., Newport, report of a male subject drove ATV down and then left it and took off. VIOLATION OF ORDER: Cusick Meadow and Westside, report of male and female in protection order walking together in the area. SUSPICIOUS PERSON: Clarks Rd., Newport, report of 17-20 walking in complainant’s yard and said he was looking for an address. DISABLED VEHICLE: Hwy. 2, Newport DISTURBANCE: Dawson Lane, Metaline, report female is screaming and yelling causing a disturbance and making threats towards complainant.

Tuesday, Oct. 31 FISH AND GAME: Hwy. 2, Newport, report of cougar seen in the area.

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hair and glasses seen in the area carrying a rifle and handgun. JUVENILE PROBLEM: Black Rd., Usk, complainant reports juvenile male next door took her pumpkins from her porch last night. TRAFFIC HAZARD: Hwy. 2, report of animal carcass in middle of road. ANIMAL PROBLEM: Coyote Trail, Newport, report of injured deer that needs dispatched.

Wednesday, Nov. 1 ARREST: Donald W. Webb, 54, Wells, was arrested on an out of state warrants BURGLARY: Hwy. 2, Newport, report that someone broke into residence sometime between 1700 last night and 7 a.m. this morning

ACCIDENT: Quail and Quail Loop, Newport, report of vehicle versus deer.

Dam Access Rd., report of tree down and blocking northbound lane.

ACCIDENT: Hwy. 20, report of semi-truck slide off, blocking both lanes.

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

Friday, Nov. 3 TRAFFIC HAZARD: LeClerc Rd. S. and Indian Creek, Newport, report of trees down over roadway with several live powerlines down. RECOVERED VEHICLE: Camden Rd., report of stolen vehicle abandoned on property. UTILITY PROBLEM: Conklin Meadows Rd., Newport, report that transformer blew. TRAFFIC HAZARD: Veit and Hwy. 211, report of two vehicles parked by stop sign, causing a hazard.

THEFT: Power House Rd., Usk, report of two road signs stolen.

DRUGS: S. Garden Ave., Newport

ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 20 and Beehive Lane, report of silver car with black top swerving all over the road speeding up then slowing down.

ABANDONED VEHICLE: Reynolds Creek and Hwy. 20, report of burned bus abandoned.

THREATENING: Hwy. 31, Metaline, report of female that is threatening male again about property. AUTOMOBILE THEFT: 1st Ave., Cusick, report of truck camper was taken approximately two days ago. DISTURBANCE: Woodard Rd., Newport, report of neighbor threatening complainant and husband. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Camden Rd., Elk, report of shop door open. THEFT: Deer Valley Rd., Newport, report of items missing from complainant’s property. ANIMAL NOISE: Hwy. 20, Newport, report of neighbors’ dogs barking for hour.

Thursday, Nov. 2

ACCIDENT: LeClerc Rd. N., Cusick, report of unoccupied vehicle in ditch. TRAFFIC HAZARD: LeClerc Rd. S., Newport, report of trees over fiber optic lines. TIMBER FIRE: Hwy. 2, report of fire on side of the road in the trees. THREATENING: Diamond Drive, Newport, report of threats made to steal stuff and burn the house to the ground. ANIMAL PROBLEM: Hwy. 2 and Lakeside Drive, Newport, report of deer needs dispatched. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VERBAL: Quail Loop, Newport, report of granddaughter that stole phone and is arguing with complainant. DRIVING WITH LICENSE SUSPENDED/REVOKED: Scotia Rd., Newport, report of cite and release for DWLS.

ARREST: Stanley Court, Newport, Henry J. Strickland, 32, Oldtwon, was arrested for possession of stolen property.

DISTURBANCE: N. Washington Ave., Newport, report of male screaming and banging noise.

ACCIDENT: Hwy. 2, report of one vehicle slide off into ditch.

TRE FIRE, POWER LINE: LeClerc Rd. N. and Wagon, report of tree on power line on fire,

VEHICLE PROWL: Summer Place, report of vehicle broken into, radio stolen. TRAFFIC OFFENSE: 5th and Calispel, report of vehicle that failed to yield to crossing guard in crosswalk. THEFT: Woodard Rd., Newport, report of theft of fuel from equipment the last few nights at a logging site.

Saturday, Nov. 4

ACCIDENT: Hwy. 2, report of vehicle slide off. ARREST: S. Garden Ave., Newport, Steven L. Caudell, 65, Newport, was arrested on a local warrant. TRAFFIC HAZARD: LeClerc Rd. N., Cusick, report of trees down and partially blocking. JUVENILE PROBLEM: Calispel St., report of juvenile male threatening and harassing son. TRAFFIC HAZARD: LeClerc Rd. S., Newport, report of tree down and blocking southbound lane. TRAFFIC HAZARD: Hwy. 20, report of trees down partially blocking northbound lane. TRAFFIC HAZARD: LeClerc Rd. N., Cusick, report of tree down across the road blocking both lanes. UTILITY PROBLEM: Hwy. 20, report of flash of light on opposite side of river. TRAFFIC HAZARD: Hwy. 20, report of tree down blocking highway. TRAFFIC HAZARD: LeClerc Rd. N., Cusick, report of tree down blocking northbound lane. SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Rocky Gorge and Calispel, report of vehicle on side of roadway, male occupant acting strange. West Bonner County

Monday, Oct. 30 No reportable incidents

Tuesday, Oct. 31 MISSING PERSON: Torrens Trail, Spirit Lake

Wednesday, Nov. 1 THEFT OF PROPERTY: Cat Rd., Priest River

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Spokane and Larch, report of black Ford Ranger parked partially blocking roadway.

ACCIDENT, SLIDE-OFF: Hwy. 57, Priest River

Thursday, Nov. 2

RUNAWAY JUVENILE: W. 6th Ave.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES: Eagle Drive and St. Joe Drive, Spirit Lake

ACCIDENT: Hwy. 20, report of vehicle versus deer.

ANIMAL PROBLEM: W. 2nd St., report of hound dog found in the area.

NON-INJURY ACCIDENT: E. Spring St. S. and Hwy. 41, Oldtown

BURGLARY: Telephone Rd. E., Newport, report of someone cut lock to gate and pried open door to shed.

BURGLARY: Deer Valley Rd., Newport, report of subject that saw truck leave residence where owner is deceased.

NON-INJURY ACCIDENT: Hwy. 41, Oldtown

ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 20, report of blue Nissan driving at varied speeds, passing on corners, unsafe driving.

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

ACCIDENT: Hwy. 211, report of one vehicle rollover.

BURGLARY: Driskill Rd., report of residence broken into. JUVENILE PROBLEM: W. 7th St. ANIMAL PROBLEM: Hwy. 20, report of injured deer in ditch. SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Stanley Ct., report of someone that is at neighbor’s vacant house. ACCIDENT: Hwy. 2, report of vehicle slide off.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PHYSICAL. W. 7th St. ACCIDENT: Coyote Trail, report of one vehicle roll over.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES: E. Lincoln Ave., Priest River

ANIMAL PROBLEM: Evergreen Lane, Priest River

ACCIDENT: Hwy. 2, report of vehicle slide off.

MALICIOUS MISCHIEF: Stohr Rd., Newport, report that last night someone took out complainant’s mail box

ACCIDENT: Hwy. 211, report of semi-truck slide off.

FISH AND GAME: Conklin Meadows, Newport

TRAFFIC HAZARD: LeClerc Rd. N., Cusick, report of several trees partially blocking road.

EXTRA PATROL: S. Calispel Ave., Newport, report that every morning around 9 a.m. a yellow Dodge Dakota drives through at a high rate of speed.

UTILITY PROBLEM: Box Canyon Rd. and Oliver, report of tree touching power line and sparking.

ACCIDENT: Hwy. 2, report of slide off. THEFT: S. Washington Ave., Newport, report of chainsaw stolen from back of pickup.

HUNTING AND FISHING VIOLATION: Eastside Rd., Priest River

ATTEMPT TO LOCATE: E. 4th St. N., Oldtown

MALICIOUS MISCHIEF: Stohr Rd., Newport, report that last night someone ran over complainant’s mail box.

ACCIDENT: Hwy. 2, report of slide off.

Friday, Nov. 3

ERRARTIC DRIVER: S. Scott Ave., Newport, report of vehicle driving in oncoming lane. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VERBAL: Deer Valley Lane, report of subject screaming and yelling at complainant’s wife.

ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 2, report of dark mini-van lane travel not maintaining speed and tailgating. THEFT: Knott Rd., Newport, report of theft of propane tank.

DISTURBANCE: W. Walnut St., report of two vehicles trying to ram each other.

TRAFFIC HAZARD: Spring Valley Rd., Newport, report of tree blocking one lane.

DISABLED VEHICLE: Larsen Blvd., Metaline Falls

TREE FIRE: S. Front St., Usk, report of tree on power line, sparks showing.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Spruce and Warren, report of older male with blonde curly

TREE FIRE: Hwy. 211, report of tree on power line, 100-foot long stretch of tree burning.

TRESPASSING: Deer Valley Rd., Newport, complainant reporting male and female on property and refusing to leave.

FOUND PROPERTY: S. Garden Ave., Newport, report of found paraphernalia outside.

ARREST: Grandview Flat Rd., Metaline Falls, Jeremy M. Sundheim, 45, Spokane Valley, was arrested for assault in the 4th and malicious mischief.

NON-INJURY ACCIDENT: Hoo Doo Loop and Dumire Rd., Oldtown

TREE FIRE: Hwy. 20, report of tree on power line.

MALICIOUS MISCHIEF: Deer Valley Lane, Newport, report of lock that was cut and replaced.

ACCIDENT: Hwy. 20, report of vehicle slide off into ditch.

BURGLARY: Deer Valley Rd., Newport, report of gate lock cut, door kicked in, unknown if anything is missing.

DISABLED VEHICLE: Hwy. 2 and Green Rd., Newport

Sunday, Oct. 5 TRAFFIC HAZARD: Boundary

Saturday, Nov. 4 RECKLESS DRIVING: 4th St. Priest River NON-INJURY ACCIDENT: Kelso Lake Rd. and Spirit Lake Cutoff, Spirit Lake ACCIDENT SLIDE OFF: Kelso Clagstone Cutoff and Clagstone Rd., Spirit Lake TRAFFIC HAZARD: Kelso Lake Rd. and Torrens Trail, Spirit Lake HARASSMENT: Dumire Rd., Oldtown HARASSMENT: Premier Drive, Blanchard NON-INJURY: Hwy. 41, Blanchard

Sunday, Nov. 5 TRAFFIC HAZARD: Hwy. 57, Priest River CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE: Hwy. 2, Oldtown

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Wednesday, Nov. 8 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 West Bonner Water and Sewer District: 6:30 p.m. Oldtown City Hall Metaline Town Council: 7 p.m. - Metaline Town Hall

Monday, Nov. 13 Pend Oreille County Commissioners: 9 a.m. Pend Oreille County Courthouse Pend Oreille Fire District No. 2: 10 a.m. - Fire Station 23, 390442 Highway 20, Ione Oldtown Urban Renewal District Board: 5:30 p.m. Oldtown City Hall, as needed Cusick Town Council: 6 p.m. - Cusick Community Center 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

Tuesday, Nov. 14 Bonner County Commissioners: 8:45 a.m. - Bonner County Administrative Building Port of Pend Oreille Commissioners: 9 a.m. Usk, 1981 Black Road Pend Oreille County Commissioners: 9 a.m. Pend Oreille County Courthouse West Bonner Library District Board of Trustees: 9 a.m. - Priest River Library 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 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

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2017285 PUBLIC NOTICE TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No WA06000103-16-1 APN 1 7 0 4 9 / 4 5 3 1 2 6 - 2 2 - 0 0 0 1 TO N o 8684281 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON CHAPTER 61.24 ET. SEQ. I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on November 17, 2017, 10:00 AM, at main stairs of the Old City Courthouse, 625 W 4th St, Newport, WA, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, the undersigned Trustee, will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable, in the form of cash, or cashier’s check or certified checks from federally or State chartered banks, at the time of sale the following described real property, situated in the County of Pend Oreille, State of Washington, to-wit: Abbreviated Legal: THAT PORTION OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 31 NORTH, RANGE 45 EAST OF THE WILLAMETTE MERIDIAN,PEND OREILLE COUNTY, WASHINGTON, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT A POINT 300 FEET EAST OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THAT SAME SECTION 26;THENCE SOUTH 500 FEET;THENCE SOUTH 60 DEGREES 28` EAST, 1190 FEET TO A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF ABOVE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST Continued on 8B

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Continued from 7B QUARTER,WHICH IS 233.4 FEET NORTH OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THAT SAME NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER,ABOVE IDENTIFIED;THENCE NORTH ALONG THAT SAME EAST LINE OF THE ABOVE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER 1086.60 FEET, TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THAT SAME NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER;THENCE WEST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF THE SAME NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER,ABOUT 1020 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. CARRIED ON THE C O U N T Y A S S E S S O R ` S TA X ROLLS AS TAX 8. TOGETHER WITH THAT PART OF THE WEST H A L F O F T H E N O RT H W E S T QUARTER OF SECTION 26,TOWNSHIP 31 NORTH, RANGE 45 E . W. M . , P E N D OREILLE C O U N T Y, WA S H I N G T O N D E SCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE NORTHEASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE O F T H E S TAT E R O A D N O . 2 THENCE NORTH 2 DEGREES, 14 MINUTES WEST, 1221.50 FEET TO THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF TAX 8 AS CARRIED ON THEASSESSOR`S ROLLS;THENCE NORTH 60 DEGREES, 28 MINUTES EAST, 30 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE LAND DESCRIBED IN THE DEED TO GEORGE M. SMITH, ET UX, RECORDED APRIL 22,1968 IN BOOK 48 OF DEEDS, PAGE 260, INSTRUMENT NO. 126226; THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE EAST LINE OF THE SAID SMITH LAND TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE LAND DESCRIBED

IN THE DEED TO THE STATE OF WASHINGTON RECORDED FEBRUARY 3, 1958, BOOK 35 OF D E E D S , PA G E 6 2 8 ; T H E N C E SOUTH 0 DEGREES,28 MINUTES EAST ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID STATE LAND 534.1 FEET; THENCE CONTINUING SOUTH ALONG SAID STATE LAND 400.4 FEET TO THE NORTH RIGHT OF WASY LINE OF STATE ROAD NO.2; T H E N C E N O R T H E A S T E R LY, ALONG SAID STATE HIGHWAY TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.PARCEL NO. 453126 22 0001 APN: 17049/453126-22-0001 More commonly known as 321 CHRISANN LN, NEWPORT, WA 99156 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated as of December 8, 2014, executed by JORDAN G. KIFER AND AMANDA C KIFER, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AMANDA C KIFER, JORDAN G KIFER as Trustor(s), to secure obligations in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. (“MERS”), as designated nominee for AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, recorded December 15, 2014 as Instrument No. 20140320225 and re-recorded February 9, 2017 as Instrument No. 20170327472 and recorded January 24, 2017 as Instrument Number 20170327336 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Pend Oreille County, Washington. II. No action commenced by PennyMac Loan Services, LLC, the current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrowers’ or Grantors’ default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust/Mortgage. Current Beneficiary: PennyMac Loan Services,

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LLC Contact Phone No: 866-5493583 Address: 3043 Townsgate Road #200, Westlake Village, CA 91361 III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: FAILURE TO PAY WHEN DUE THE FOLLOWING AMOUNTS WHICH ARE NOW IN ARREARS: DELINQUENT PAYMENT INFORMATION From June 1, 2016 To July 11, 2017 Number of Payments 1 $1,530.91 12 $1,504.76 1 $1,510.31 Total $21,098.34 LATE CHARGE INFORMATION June 1, 2016 July 11, 2017 $182.97 PROMISSORY NOTE INFORMATION Note Dated: December 8, 2014 Note Amount: $263,311.00 Interest Paid To: May 1, 2016 Next Due Date: June 1, 2016 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $256,814.76, together with interest as provided in the Note or other instrument secured, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute. V. The above described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. Said sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on November 17, 2017. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by November 6, 2017, (11 days before the sale date) to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before November 6, 2017 (11 days before the sale) the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustees’ fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashiers’ or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank. The sale may

be terminated any time after the November 6, 2017 (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower or Grantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance by paying the principal and interest, plus costs, fees and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust. VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the current Beneficiary, PennyMac Loan Services, LLC or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): ADDRESS AMANDA C KIFER 321 CHRISANN LN, NEWPORT, WA 99156-8553 AMANDA C KIFER 1707 S PENDERGAST AVE, YUMA, AZ 85364-5118 AMANDA C KIFER PO Box 251, Ione, WA 99139 JORDAN G KIFER 321 CHRISANN LN, NEWPORT, WA 99156-8553 JORDAN G KIFER 1707 S PENDERGAST AVE, YUMA, AZ 853645118 JORDAN G KIFER PO Box 251, Ione, WA 99139 by both first class and certified mail on June 6, 2017, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place June 6, 2017 on the real property described in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above described property. IX. AnyContinued on 9B

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11/08/2017, THE NEWPORT MINER Published in The Newport Miner October 18th and November 8, 2017. (38,41) ___________________________ 2017299 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE PEND OREILLE COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT #6, 2018 Budget Hearing has been scheduled for November 20, 2017 at u7:00 P.M. for the purpose of public comment on the 2018 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. Published in The Newport Miner November 1 and 8, 2017.(40-2) ________________________ 2017300 PUBLIC NOTICE POC WEED BOARD NOTICE OF D I R E C T O R N O M I N AT I O N OPENINGS IN DISTRICTS 2 & 4 AND HEARING TO SELECT R E C O M M E N D AT I O N S O F APPOINTMENT Nominations for Director in Districts 2 and 4 of the Pend Oreille County Noxious Weed Control Board will open November 8, 2017. Applications are available for pick up from the Weed Board Office at 227-B South Garden Ave, Newport or they can be mailed or emailed to you. You may contact us by phone, 509-447-2402, FAX, 509-447-6477, email, noxweedinfo@pendoreille. org, or mail, PO Box 5085, Newport, WA 99156. Applicants must live in the District of application and be engaged in agricultural production to qualify for nomination. Nominations will close December 12, 2017 and all applications will need to be returned to the Weed Board office by Tuesday, December 12th before 4:30 PM. District 2 includes the Deer Valley area, Newport, and north along the Idaho border. District 4 includes Cusick, west of Hwy 20, north to the southern tip of Tiger Inlet, then east and north, including Sullivan Lake, to the Canadian border. A hearing will be held at the regularly scheduled December 13, 2017 Weed Board meeting at 2:15 PM in the Weed Board Office for the purpose of selecting recommendations of nominees for appointment to the County Weed Board. Published in The Newport Miner November 1 and 8, 2017.(40-2) __________________________ 2017302 PUBLIC NOTICE The Pend Oreille County Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board will be meeting from 12:00 - 1:30 P.M on November 13, 2017. The meeting will be held at the County Counseling conference room, located at 105 S. Garden Avenue in Newport. Agenda items include the following: discussion of community education & outreach updates, recruitment, counseling services DD program updates and considerations for a job fair and strategic planning. Light refreshments will be provided. If you require reasonable accommodation to participate in the meeting or have any questions, contact the Counseling Services office at 509-447-5651. Published in The Newport Miner November 1 and 8, 2017. (40-2) __________________________ 2017290 PUBLIC NOTICE B U D G E T H E A R I N G / P O C F ire D ist. 8 BUDGET HEARING Pend Oreille Cty Fire Dist. 8 will hold a public hearing for the review and approval of the proposed budget for 2018. The hearing will be held at the regularly scheduled meeting on the 3rd Monday, November 20th, at the fire station at Spring Vly & Tweedie Rd @ 7:00 pm. /s/Pat Kendall Commissioners’ Secretary Pend Oreille County Fire District 8 Published in The Newport Miner November 8 and 15, 2017.(41-2)

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pose of discussing revenue sources for the year 2018 and to consider proposed amendments to the 2017 Fiscal Year Budget. Published in the Newport Miner November 8 and 15, 2017.(41-2) __________________________ 2017305 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE FROM THE PEND OREILLE COUNTY HOTEL/ M O T E L TA X B O A R D We would like to inform you that your organization/business may be eligible to apply for funding for tourism promotion as defined in RCW 67.28.808(6). Applications will be reviewed by the Tax Board with a recommended list submitted to the Board of County Commissioners for consideration. Applications will be accepted until December 8, 2017 for the 2018 budget year. Applications will be considered at the regularly scheduled meeting December 15, 2017. Application available at: Pend Oreille Hotel/Motel Tax Board, PO Box 5025, Newport, WA 99156-5025, (509) 447-4119; or at www.pendoreilleco.org (search ‘Hotel/Motel’). Published in The Newport Miner November 8 and 15, 2017.(41-2) _________________________ 2017307 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 OF PEND OREILLE COUNTY NOTICE OF PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING There will be a public hearing at 11:00 a.m., November 21, 2017, to discuss the proposed Year 2018 Budget of the Public Utility District No. 1 of Pend Oreille County. The public hearing will take place in the Newport Administration Offices, Newport Conference Room, located at 130 N. Washington Avenue, Newport, WA. The public is invited to attend and be heard. /s/ Karen Willner Karen Willner Clerk of the Board Published in The Newport Miner November 8 and 15, 2017.(41-2)

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2017308 PUBLIC NOTICE The Pend Oreille County Library District Board of Trustees will meet November 16 at the District Office in Newport at 10:00 a.m. for their regular meeting including presentation of Resolution 2017-101, the 2018 Tax Levy and Resolution 2017-102, the 2018 Budget. Public input will be accepted prior to the Board of Trustees voting on the adoption of these resolutions. Published in The Newport Miner November 8 and 15, 2017.(41-2) ______________________ 2017309 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC TIMBER SALE Department of Natural Resources will auction timber to the highest bidder. Contract terms and bidding information is available by calling Northeast Region at (509)684-7474 or by visiting the Region Office at Colville or Product Sales & Leasing Division, Olympia. Bidding begins at 10:00 a.m. at the Northeast Region Office, Colville, WA on December 12, 2017. YOCUM, App. No. 095142, approximately 17 miles by road north of Usk, WA. on part(s) of Sections 1 all in Township 35 North, Range 43 East, Sections 7 all in Township 35 North, Range 44 East, Sections 36 all in Township 36 North, Range 43 East, W.M., comprising approximately 5,360 Mbf of Timber. This sale is Export Restricted. OFFICIAL NOTICE OF DATE AND PLACE FOR COMMENCING AN APPEAL: Notice is given under SEPA, RCW 43.21C.075, WAC 197-11-680 of Department of Natural Resource’s action described in (4) below. 1. Any person whose property rights or interests will be affected and feels himself aggrieved by the Department action may appeal to Pend Oreille County Superior Court within 30 days of November 7, 2017, pursuant to RCW 79.02.030. 2. Any action to set aside, enjoin, review, or otherwise challenge such action on the grounds of noncompliance with the provisions of RCW 43.21C (State Environmental Policy Act) shall be commenced on or be-

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fore December 7, 2017. 3. Pursuant to WAC 197-11-680(4) (d), no appeal may be filed under RCW 43.21C more than 30 days after the date in (1) above, unless an appeal was filed under RCW 79.02.030 as in (1) above. 4. Description of Department Action: Approval for sale of the proposed timber sale(s), shown above. 5. Type of environmental review under SEPA: A determination of nonsignificance or mitigated determination of non-significance was issued for each timber sale. 6. Documents may be examined during regular business hours at the Region Office of the Department of Natural Resources and at Olympia Headquarters, Product Sales & Leasing Division, 1111 Washington St SE, Olympia, WA 98504-7016, (360) 902-1600. 7. This notice filed by: Robert McKellar, Assistant Region Manager, Northeast Region Office 225 South Silke Road, Colville, WA 99114-9369 (509)684-7474 Published in The Newport Miner November 8, 2017.(41) __________________________ 2017312 PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF WA S H I N G T O N FOR PEND OREILLE COUNTY NO. 17-4-00035-7 P R O B AT E N O T I C E T O CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030 Estate of M. KAYE BUSH, Deceased. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE The above Court has appointed me as Personal Representative of Decedent’s estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must present the claim: (a) Before the time when the claim would be barred by any applicable statute of limitations, and (b) In the manner provided in RCW 11.40.070: (i) By filing the original of the claim with the foregoing Court, and (ii) By serving on or mailing to me at the address below a copy of the claim. The claim must be presented by the later of: (a) Thirty (30) days after I served or mailed this Notice as provided in RCW 11.40.020(1)(c), or (b) Four (4) months after the date of first publication of this Notice. If the claim is not presented within this time period, the claim will be forever barred except as provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective for claims against both the Decedent’s probate and non-probate assets. Date of First Publication of this Notice: November 8, 2017 /s/ Clifford L. Bush, Personal Representative ELTC Law Group. PLLC Anne McLaughlin, Associate Attorney PO Box 301 Newport, WA 99156 (509) 447-3242 Published in The Newport Miner November 8,15 and 22, 2017.(41-3) ________________________ 2017313 PUBLIC NOTICE C ombined N otice of A pplication and A ction Pursuant to County Development Regulations, notice is hereby given that Pend Oreille County did on October 27, 2017 received a complete Shoreline Authorization Application, Joint Aquatic Resources Permit Application, SEPA Environmental Checklist, and associated documents from Gregory Riehl, and did on October 31, 2017 issue a Determination of Completeness for replacement of a recreational dock and ramp on Davis Lake. (FILE NO. SA-17-039), Location: 391 Davis Lake Road, Usk, WA 99180; Parcel#: 443231519114. An Environmental Checklist under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) was prepared by the applicant on October 25, 2017 and the county expects to issue a Determination of Non-Significance for this project. The optional DNS process is being used and this may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts for the proposal (WAC 197-11-355). Any person desiring to express their views, or to be notified of the action taken on this application should contact the Pend Oreille County Community Development Department. The submitted application and related file documents may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Pend Oreille County Continued on 10B

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Margaret Anne volunteered for the United States Marine Corps, in 1952, and became one of the few female members of that branch of service at the time. While stationed in Cherry Point, N.C., she met fellow Marine Louis Musso Jr. and the two were married in the chapel on the base in December of 1955. After spending four years in Lou’s hometown of Cle Elum, Wash., the couple moved to Newport, Wash., where they’ve resided for the last six decades. As an adept stay-athome mother to three children, Margaret Anne was also an active member of the First Baptist Church of Newport, a member of the local Philanthropic Educational Organization (PEO) and an avid supporter of numerous charitable organizations. Passionate about care giving for young children, she also established her own home-based day care service, operating under the nickname “Mommy Musso” until 1985. Taken to be with the Lord on the evening of Oct. 30, 2017, Margaret Anne is survived by her husband Lou, her brother Bud Griffin, son Louis Musso III, daughters Merrillee Brumley (husband Dave) and Gina Musso; as well as five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was 82. The memorial service is scheduled to take place Saturday, Nov. 11, at 2 p.m. at the American Lutheran Church of Newport, and in lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Hospice of Spokane. Sherman-Campbell Funeral Home in Newport is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at www. shermancampbell.com.

Jack Ernest Straub, Jr. Priest Lake

Jack Ernest Straub, Jr. passed away Nov. 1, 2017, at the age of 88. He was born and raised in Spokane by his mother, Maiden, and Straub his grandmother. He had stories of the farm that got flooded by Coulee Dam, where his grandfather fed the pigs watermelon. They would break them open and

Jack would run in to get the watermelon hearts. He also had stories of the times working in the Priest Lake forests for the CCC program, the Air Force during the Korean War, and working in his stepfather’s lumber mill. It was the largest lumber mill on Priest Lake at Outlet Bay from 1942-1945. Jack was attending trade school in Spokane when he met and married Audrey Evenson from Sandpoint. They had two children. Jack worked at Columbia Lighting in Spokane while they built their first house. When they sold that house, the family moved to Priest Lake in 1966. They helped develop the Three Waters subdivision at Outlet Bay in Priest Lake. Dad has been a talented homebuilder, respected for his creativity and engineering. We often talked of the purpose of life and his being a legacy of being a great dad, uncle and grandfather. Nieces, nephews, children, and grandchildren all have memories of lessons learned from the 10 houses that he built with his family. He was a runner until age 75, and at 85 he was still a motorcycle rider, windsurfer, and snow skier. He was also climbing trees at 85. He loved living in the woods and was living in the house that he built for his parents 50 years ago. Jack was still riding his four-wheeler three times a day up until August of this year. He had his daughter and son-in-law as caregivers for the last seven years so that he could stay in the woods he loved so much. He is preceded in death by his parents and his sister. He is survived by his exwife Audrey, his daughter Sue (Roy), and son Steve. He had four grandchildren. The last three months of his life were spent at Luther Park in Sandpoint. They provided wonderful care and often remarked on Dad’s sense of humor. Hospice was called in in August and Dad rallied for three months, enjoying the activities and company of the wonderful staff. Many thanks to the staff for the peaceful end to Dad’s life. Sherman-Campbell Funeral Home in Priest River is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at www.shermancampbell. com.

Continued from 9B Courthouse, Annex, 418 South Scott Street, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821 and viewed at www.pendoreilleco.org. Contact: Andy Huddleston, Community Development Assistant Planner, (509) 447-6462, ahuddleston@pendoreille.org. Written comments from the public may be submitted to Pend Oreille County no later than November 23, 2017. Required Permits: Shoreline Authorization (Pend Oreille County), Floodplain Development Permit (Pend Oreille County), Hydraulic Project Approval (WDFW) Dated: November 6, 2017 Published in The Newport Miner November 8 and 15, 2017.(41-2) __________________________ 2017314 PUBLIC NOTICE A public hearing will be held November 13, 6:00 p.m. 2017 at the Cusick Community Center to review

Patsy Lee Moore Priest River

Patsy Lee Moore, a lifelong area resident, died Oct. 30, 2017, at the Kootenai Medical Center in Coeur d’Alene. She was born on Moore July 4, 1948, to Wesley and Violet Moore, and joined four sisters: Jean, Marian, Laurel and Rae Ellen. She graduated from Priest River High in 1967. She leaves behind her beloved son, Tom, his wife, Shannon, and their children Tamara (and son, Dante), Samantha, Dakota, and Jesse. During Patsy’s early childhood in the 1950s, the family lived on a stump ranch near Saddler Creek, three miles north of Priest River. The valley of the ranch had, at one time, been a bend in the Priest River, an ancient oxbow. With her sisters and the family dog, Birdie, Patsy enjoyed picking wild strawberries, making clay items, and collecting polliwogs. She liked catching fish with the family, and helping their father blow up stumps with dynamite. Later she enjoyed fishing with her son, Tom, and her grandkids. She always loved the outdoors, horses, dogs and cats. As an adult, Patsy worked hard at various jobs, including sawmills in the area. She was a born storyteller and, like any good teller of tales, did not hesitate to enhance the facts and drama with imagination and humor. Her stories about working in area sawmills inspired the novel, Cheating the Hog, written by her sister, Rae Ellen. Her creative bent included sketching. Unfortunately, Patsy’s life had an unusual and dramatic ending. Yet she joked with attendants as they loaded her onto Life Flight between hospitals: Sandpoint to Coeur d’Alene, where she underwent major surgery for Necrotizing Fasciitis. Although only 500-600 cases are reported in the U.S. each year, the family recommends familiarizing yourself with this health risk. A memorial service will be held in the future. Sherman-Campbell Funeral Home in Priest River is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guest book at www. shermancampbell.com.

the Town of Cusick 2018 preliminary budget after which time the fixing of the 2018 tax levies and 2018 Budget will be adopted by Ordinance #330. Signed Charlotte Yergens, Clerk/ Treasurer, Town of Cusick Published in The Newport Miner November 8, 2017,(41) __________________________ 2017315 PUBLIC NOTICE The Town of Metaline Falls 2018 Preliminary Budget is on file at the Clerk’s Office for review. The Town of Metaline Falls will be holding a Public Hearing at 5:45 p.m. on November 14, 2017 in the Town of Metaline Falls City Hall to review and approve the Tax Levy Resolution 2017-02 for the 2018 Budget year. During the regular scheduled meeting at 6:00 p.m. on the same date, Ordinance 334, the 2018 Annual Budget, will be presented for passage. For a full copy of Ordinance 334, please call 509-446-2211.

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Spartans make Dirty Dozen Honor Team The Priest River Lamanna High School cross country team had two athletes make it on North Idaho’s Honor Team “The Dirty Dozen.” Cameron Parkes was second on the list of 12, and Caleb Gleason was eighth. This is a big honor for a high school cross country runner, coach Lance Clark said. They are voted on by all of the coaches in North Idaho. The coaches look at the season as a whole, especially state performances. “Our boys did really well down at state this year compared to the rest of the boys in North Idaho,” Clark said. “I am super proud of the boys.”

d e at h n o t ic e Dwain Delano Valez Priest River

Dwain Delano Valez, 83, of Priest River, Idaho, passed away Oct. 30, 2017. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, Nov. 19, at 1 p.m. at the Priest River Event Center in Priest River. A full obituary will follow at a later date. ShermanCampbell Funeral Home in Priest River is in charge of arrangements.

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Published in The Newport Miner November 8, 2017.(41) ___________________________ 2017317 PUBLIC NOTICE C emetery D istrict # 3 , P end O reille C ounty NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the Commissioners in the Ione Council Chambers, 112 Central Avenue, Ione, Washington 99139 at 5:10 p.m., Wednesday, November 8, 2017. The purpose of the hearing is to provide for public comment on the 2018 Tax Levy. The 2018 preliminary budget for the will be available with the commissioners on November 8, 2017. /s/ Sandy Hutchinson Commissioner Published in The Newport Miner November 8, 2017.(41) _________________________