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Hospital bond could be on ballot Commissioners eye ways to pay for new clinic, long term care facilities

BY MICHELLE NEDVED OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – Voters could be asked if they want to pay for a new long-term care facility at Newport Hospital and Health Services, if the district decides to put a bond on next year’s ballot.

At their board meeting Thursday, Nov. 6, Public Hospital District No. 1 Commissioners expressed interest in moving forward with a bond issue to move Newport Long Term Care from its current location next to Newport Hospital, to property just north of River Mountain Village assisted living. At the same time, the district is

planning to build a new clinic west of the hospital to house Family Medicine Newport, a clinic currently housed on the corner of First and Scott streets, separate from the hospital campus. That project would be built using reserves, grants and a bank loan.

The discussion began with the new

clinic as first priority, but after some conversation Thursday, commissioner Lynette Elswick said she thinks elder care should be as important, if not more so. She would like to see if voters would approve a bond.

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Hunt elected prosecutor Knapp wins close PUD race Assessor James McCroskey, Auditor Marianne Nichols, NEWPORT – There weren’t County Clerk Tammie Ownbey, many surprises in the Pend Sheriff Alan Botzheim, Treasurer Oreille County general Terri Miller and District Court elections. The county voted Judge Phlip Van de Veer were all against the gun background unopposed and won reelection Hunt check initiative and in favor of Knapp to four-year terms. All were Reincumbents. publicans, except Miller, who is a Pend Oreille County will have a new pros- Democrat and Van de Veer, whose position is ecutor for the first time in about 30 years. non partisan.

Deputy prosecutor Dolly Hunt easily beat deSacheen Lake voters approved a one year fense attorney Robin McCroskey for the job. maintenance and operations levy 125-51.

The tightest contest was the Public Utility The levy will be assessed at 75 cents per District position 2 race between incumbent $1,000 valuation and will raise $55,344.

Curt Knapp and challenger Kathy Brown.

With less than 75 votes to count Thursday, PUD race close Nov. 6, Knapp was winning by 199 votes – 2,409 to 2,210. The election will be certified Knapp said from his perspective, the race Nov. 25. was too close.

Even though there were virtually no other Knapp said the results show about 50 contested county races – only two of the percent of the voters were not happy with eight county races were opposed and the the job he is doing at the PUD, they are not other two not vigorously contested – 64.01 percent of the eligible voters cast ballots.

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County Commissioner Mike Manus, left, and PUD Commissioner Curt Knapp, center, look on as county auditor Marianne Nichols releases the first ballot count, Tuesday, Nov. 4 at 8 p.m. Manus was reelected by 66 percent of the vote over challenger Mark Zorica. Knapp and challenger Kathy Brown held the closest contest, with less than 100 votes separating them at first count. Knapp won the election by 199 votes after all ballots were counted.

Republicans sweep Bonner election

BY MICHELLE NEDVED OF THE MINER

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Cold salute to veterans The skies were clear but the air bitterly cold Tuesday, Nov. 11, for Veteran’s Day ceremonies in Pend Oreille and west Bonner counties.

At 11 a.m. members of the American Legion, Boy Scouts and a handful of people gathered at the Newport Cemetery.

Ponderay announces one week shutdown

USK – Due to market conditions, Ponderay Newsprint Company will temporarily shut down the newsprint mill Nov. 21-28, according to Debbie Johnston, Director, U.S. Public Affairs, for managing partner Resolute Forest Products.

The mill officials had reported months ago that they were running at a reduced capacity because of slow sales hoping to keep operating without a shutdown. Johnston emphasized that this is temporary downtime. Ponderay is celebrating its 25th anniversary Nov. 13.

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SANDPOINT – The Republican candidates all won in the Bonner County general election Tuesday, Nov. 4, including the Republican candidate for county clerk, a position held by a Democrat for more than 20 years.

Republican Michael Rosedale defeated incumbent Ann Dutson-Sater 7,416 to 4,969. Dutson-Sater was appointed to the position when long-time Clerk Marie Scott retired two years ago.

“I have learned that the Bonner County Clerk should be non-partisan,” Duston-Sater told The Miner. “There is no room for politics in this position. The clerk’s duties are to guard the county’s finances, to ensure that the budget is followed as approved by the county commissioners.”

She thanked all her family, friends and supporters.

“I was proud to serve Bonner County for the past year and a half, and am disappointed that the taxpayer dollars spent in order for me to learn this very large

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BONNER: Butch Otter re-elected governor of Idaho FROM PAGE 1

job have been wasted (the Bonner County Clerk has six different departments, with 36 employees),” she wrote in an email.

In the other county race, incumbent commissioner for District 1 Glen Bailey defeated Democrat Steve Johnson 7,536 to 3,975. Independent candidate Harold Rainey Sr. collected 1,018 votes.

Bailey said he was pleased with the county, state and national election results, and he appreciates all who supported him.

“I will continue promoting Bonner County as the ideal location for new businesses, raising children and enjoying the beauty of nature like no other place,” he said. “Most of all – I’ll work to provide great county services for the least tax dollars while proving for our health, safety and welfare.”

Todd Sudick, a Republican running unopposed for the District 2 seat, received 9,766 votes.

At the legislative level in Bonner County, incumbent Sen. Shawn Keough, R-Sandpoint, defeated Constitution candidate Christian Fioravanti in District 1, 6,954 to 3,585. Districtwide, Keough is leading 8,993 to 4,834.

“I will continue to listen to the people here at home about the issues they are concerned about and seek to put hose issues on the table for discussion and to work towards solutions,” Keough said.

“Those issues include more funding from the state for our public schools, the need for more jobs in our communities and more.”

Keough said she is humbled by the strong number of votes she received and is honored to continue to be part of public service in this area.

Republic Heather Scott of Blanchard defeated Democrat Laura Bry of Sandpoint 6,919 to 3,924 for the Position A seat. District-wide, Scott is leading 9,345 to 4,796.

Scott said she plans to focus on repealing the state health care insurance exchange, returning ownership and control of Idaho’s federally held lands back to state and local governments, strengthening Idaho’s sovereignty to protect privacy and gun rights, and promoting term limits for state elected officials.

“I am very honored and excited to represent our District 1,” she said. “I believe citizen involvement is critical for our success and encourage everyone to get involved at some level.”

For the Position B seat, Republic Sage Dixon defeated Democrat Andrew Sorg 6,810 to 3,988. Districtwide, Dixon is leading 9,231 to 4,869.

At the state-wide level, Republicans

continued to dominate the mid-term election. Republic Jim Risch continues on as Idaho Senator. Raul Labrador and Mike Simpson, both incumbents won back their seats.

C.L. “Butch” Otter won re-election with 53.5 percent of the vote. His closest competitor, Democrat A.J. Balukoff, received 38.6 percent. Brad Little was re-elected as Lt. Governor.

The new Secretary of State is Republican Lawerence E. Denney. Current Secretary of State Ben Ysursa did not seek re-election.

Brandon Woolf continues as State Controller, running unopposed.

Lawrence Wasden remains Attorney General.

Sherri Ybarra is the new Superintendent of Public Instruction. Incumbent Tom Luna did not seek reelection.

These results were announced after all precincts were counted, but are not official until canvassed.

ELECTION: Zorica says there’s a chance he’ll run for commissioner FROM PAGE 1

happy with the direction the PUD has gone and statewide and nationally, there was a vote indicating people wanted change.

“It’s probably a combination of all of the above,” Knapp said.

Brown said the vote was close and it shows the people in the county are concerned with PUD projects.

“This tells me people are very concerned and they are aware of what is going on at the PUD,” Brown said.

Changing of prosecutors In the other formally contested race – for county prosecutor – deputy prosecutor Dolly Hunt outpolled defense attorney Robin McCroskey 2,808 to 1,194.

Hunt said she was grateful for the support.

“I’m very grateful and humbled by being elected,” Hunt said, “particularly when it comes from the community I grew up in.”

She said she will be the county’s chief civil advisor, but would likely rely on retiring prosecutor Tom Metzger.

“He has a historical perspective that’s unique,” she said. “Tom’s advice will be appreciated.”

County commissioners are in talks with Metzger to contract with him for legal help in the county’s civil matters. Hunt said she was unsure whether Metzger would be paid through the commissioners’ office or through her prosecutor’s budget.

Although McCroskey was formally a candidate, she didn’t campaign after the primary election, where Hunt won by more than 900 votes.

Both are Republicans.

“The people spoke,” McCroskey said of the primary election results.

“I didn’t want to spend any more money and I didn’t want (Hunt) to have to spend any more money.”

Incumbent county commissioner Mike Manus was initially unopposed in the primary for the District 2 position representing mid county. In the primary, though, exactly enough write-in votes – eight – came in for Newport city councilman Mark Zorica to get Zorica on the ballot for the general election, where he was outpolled by Manus 2,534 to 1,328.

Both are Republicans.

“I’m really glad I don’t have to run again,” Manus said.

Manus won’t have to think about running for another four years.

He was appointed to the District 2 seat after Laura Merrill resigned in October 2012 to take a job with the Washington Association of Counties. Manus was appointed by county commissioners John Hankey and Diane Wear to fill out Merrill’s term until an election could be held.

Manus ran in 2013, beating Zorica. Now he won again, this time for the full term.

Manus: likely won’t run again Manus says that things could change, but he thinks he will only serve the one term.

“I don’t have plans to run again but that could change if somebody pushed me to run and I have the energy to do it,” he said.

Manus said the situation of a write-in appearing on the election ballot was unusual.

“The people I talk to in other counties didn’t believe me,” he said.

The results of the Zorica-Manus

‘I’m very grateful and humbled by being elected, particularly when it comes from the community I grew up in.’

Dolly Hunt

Newly-elected Pend Oreille County Prosecutor

contest were similar to the 2013 results, with Manus winning about 66 percent of the vote in both contests.

Zorica said he wasn’t surprised by the results.

“It shows people have confidence in me,” he said. His Newport City Council term expires next year.

This is the second time he has run for county commissioner. He lost to Manus last year. Zorica doesn’t rule out a future run for commissioner.

“You never know what the future holds,” he said.

The state senator race between Brian Dansel and Tony Booth turned out to not be close, with Dansel winning Pend Oreille County and in the 7th Legislative District, which includes Pend Oreille, Stevens and Ferry counties, as well as parts of Spokane and Okanogan counties.

Dansel carried Pend Oreille County 2,871 to 1,326. Districtwide, Dansel won 25,426 to 9,816 or 72.51 percent to 27.85 percent.

This will be Dansel’s first full term.

He beat John Smith last year, who was appointed when former Rep. Bob Morton retired. Dansel had to stand election again this year, this time for the full four-year term.

“My wife and I were overwhelmed by the amount of support,” Dansel said. “It’s an honor to be reelected and an honor to serve.”

He praised his opponent for running a clean campaign.

GOP controls state Senate Dansel is elected into a Senate that will have a Republican majority for the first time in years. The Republicans controlled the Senate last year

when two Democrats joined their caucus.

This time the GOP elected 25 senators, giving them control of the 49-seat Senate. Tim Sheldon, a west side Democrat, will caucus with the Republicans, giving them another coalition.

“People like a coalition of Democrats and Republicans working together,” Dansel said. He said they like the idea of inclusion instead of exclusion.

Republican Reps. Joel Kretz and Shelly Short held their positions.

Short beat Libertarian candidate James Apker 3,376 to 1,111 in Pend Oreille County and 29,460 to 7,364 in the district.

Short said she appreciates the confidence voters had in her.

“I was very excited about my election results and high percentage,” Short said. “It’s an affirmation of the job I’ve done and the issues I’ve worked on for the voters of the 7th District.”

Short said the state Legislature will have its work cut out for it.

“The next couple of years will certainly be challenging. However, I believe we can continue to provide significant funding to education without burdening taxpayers,” Short said. Prioritization is going to be crucial, she said.

Kretz beat Centralist candidate Ronnie Rae 3,659 to 804 in Pend Oreille County. Kretz won 30,376 to 6,224 in the district.

Kretz, who will be serving his sixth term, says the Republicans picked up four seats in the 98-seat House. There are 52 Democrats and 47 Republicans.

“I’m looking forward to going over there,” Kretz said. “I think the atmosphere will be a little different.”

He said there are some House Democrats who see things the Republican way on things like natural resource issues.

“I’m optimistic some coalitions can be found,” he said.

McMorris Rodgers wins sixth term Republican Cathy McMorris Rodgers withstood a challenge from Democrat Joe Pakootas, winning 3,147 to 1,888 in Pend Oreille County and 120,419 to 79,113 district wide – 60.35 percent to 39.65 percent.

“I am grateful for this opportunity, and I will work in the next Congress to build a stronger future for Eastern Washington – advocating for Fairchild and military families and working on behalf of our veterans, our students, and our farmers and ranchers,” McMorris Rodgers said in a prepared statement.

Pakootas expressed disappointment about the election results on his Facebook site.

“It’s a little bit disappointing, but encouraging at the same time

because our numbers were higher than they have been in the past,” Pakootas wrote. In 2012 McMorris Rodgers won 62 percent of the vote district wide, compared to 60 percent this time. “The race we put up we can be proud of, very proud of,” Pakootas said.

Firearms initiatives County voters voted no on Initiative 594, which requires background checks on nearly all gun sales, including gun shows. County voters opposed the initiative 3,257 to 1,853. The measure passed on a statewide level 1,171,879 to 810,346 or 50.12 percent to 49.88 percent.

County voters supported Initiative 591, which would prohibit the state from conducting background checks unless a uniform national standard were in place and would prohibit the government from confiscating firearms without due process. The county voted for the measure 3,2521,807. Statewide, voters turned back the measure 1,081,115 to 882,634 or 55.05 percent to 44.95 percent.

County voters voted no Initiative 1351, a measure to direct the Legislature to allocate funds to reduce class size and to increase staffing support for grades K-12. The county vote was 2,756 no to 2,284 yes.

Statewide, the measure was narrowly passing 989,754 to 962,794 or 50.69 percent to 49.31 percent.

Charles Johnson was elected to the state Supreme Court Position 4 seat, defeating Eddie Yoon 1,111,408 to 401,987 statewide.

County voters also favored Johnson 2,581 to 1,231.

Debra L. Stephens won the Position 7 seat on the state Supreme Court, defeating John (Zamboni) Scannell. She won 78 percent of the votes statewide and 70 percent of the countywide.

Mary E. Fairhurst was unopposed for the Position 3 seat on the state Supreme Court and Kevin M. Korsmo was unopposed for the Division 3, District 1 Judge Position 2 seat on the state Court of Appeals.

In advisory votes, county voters voted to repeal certain agricultural tax exemptions for marijuana businesses 2,762 to 2,022, while state voters voted to maintain the exemption 54.16 percent to 45.84 percent.

County voters voted to repeal a leasehold excise tax on tribal property 2,762 to 2,022. Statewide voters voted to maintain the leasehold excise tax 55.12 percent to 44.88 percent.

Pend Oreille County’s 64 percent voter turnout was greater than the state average of 51.2 percent.

A total of 5,211 people cast ballots in this year’s general election in Pend Oreille County, fewer than the 6,007 ballots cast in the 2010 general election.

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This time last year we had a cold week of mixed weather. We seemed to switch from sun to snow every other day. One day it would be very cold and the next would warm up enough for the snow to fall. The high for the week at 45, the nights held the week’s cold 17 degrees.

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B R I E F LY Lenora Water and Sewer District well project out for bids USK – Site improvements for the Lenora Water and Sewer District’s Lancelot Well Source Improvement Project are going out for rebid after district commissioners rejected earlier bids as too high.

District Commissioner Mike Conway said the commissioners redesigned the project a little to make it less expensive.

An engineer’s estimate of the work to be done came in at $640,000, Conway said.

The district is soliciting bids for site improvements, including grading, raising the site above the flood plain, building holding tanks and constructing potable water wellhead improvements.

“It includes about everything but the treatment plant,” Conway said. He said the project is designed to meet the district’s needs for the next 20-25 years.

A pre-bid conference will be held Tuesday, Nov. 18 at the district office at 1432 Lenora Drive in Usk. If the bids are awarded, Conway expects work to begin in the spring.

“It will be up to the contractor,” he said.

The district spent about $80,000 to $90,000 on arsenic removal earlier, Conway said.

Medicare Advantage available in more counties BOISE – The Idaho Department of Insurance office of Senior Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) reports that Medicare Advantage plans will be available in more counties in Idaho in 2015, but fewer plans will be available statewide.

In Idaho in 2015: • 99.1 percent of people with Medicare have access to a Medicare Advantage plan • 39 Medicare Advantage plans are available • 31 Medicare Prescription Drug plans are available Plan costs and coverage change each year, so everyone with Medicare should check to make sure their plan still meets their health needs and budget. Medicare health or drug plans with better coverage or lower premiums may be available in 2015. Annual enrollment will end Dec. 7.

SHIBA counselors offer free, unbiased help to Medicare beneficiaries with questions about their options. Idahoans who need assistance are encouraged to call the SHIBA Medicare hotline, 800-247-4422, to talk to a counselor or schedule an in-person appointment.

SHIBA has offices in Boise, Coeur d’Alene and Pocatello; with counseling sites available in smaller communities throughout the state. Information and a calendar of upcoming Medicare enrollment events and workshops are available at www.

SHIBA.idaho.gov. None are currently scheduled in Bonner County.

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Colin Willenbrock, assistant general manager, generation and general counsel, discussed the Sullivan Creek and Mill Pond projects the PUD is working on currently during the annual legislative meeting, Tuesday, Oct. 28.

PUD staff attend annual Legislative meeting

NEWPORT – Representatives from Okanogan, Ferry, Stevens and Pend Oreille County public utility districts held their annual meeting with state Legislators, Tuesday, Oct. 28, in Republic, Wash., to brief them on current issues of concern for the region’s public power providers.

State Rep. Shelly Short, R-Addy, and Sheila Stalp, Northern Deputy District Director for Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash., were in attendance. George Caan, Executive Director for the Washington Public Utility District Association (WPUDA) also attended. Sen. Brian Dansel, R-Republic, and State Rep. Joel Kretz, R-Waconda, were unable to attend. Colin Willenbrock, Pend Oreille PUD assistant general manager, generation and general counsel, briefed attendees on Sullivan Creek and Mill Pond decommission issues. The cold water pipe project on Sullivan Lake is currently underway and should be completed by Monday, Dec. 15.

The Mill Pond Dam removal is not scheduled until 2018, but may be extended. The PUD is required by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to remove the dam as part of the surrender of the license to operate the Sullivan Lake Hydroelectric Project. The PUD is working with Seattle City Light (SCL) during the removal process. SCL is covering most of the costs of the dam removal under its relicensing of the Boundary Hydroelectric Project, which was approved

by FERC at the same time as the PUD surrender on the project was approved.

General Manager John Jordan provided Pend Oreille’s view on the transfer of about $350-400 million from the Public Works Trust Fund to education funding. Jordan said this represents about two years of utility taxes, real estate taxes and debt repayments.

“The trust fund is to be used to pay for water and sewer infrastructure. All money was swept last budget cycle, leaving no financing for infrastructure,” Jordan said. “The state

this year asked people to repay debt earlier so that even more money could be swept for education.”

Jordan discussed at the meeting the state’s laws concerning a carbon tax. Laws in the state provide incentives for conservation, new renewable resource development and distributed generation, to encourage a reduction in carbon emissions.

He said although the PUD is not opposed to the state moving toward a new vision of low carbon power sources, it would like it to do so in a manner that minimizes trauma for its utility customers.

“The governor is quite concerned about global warming and carbon impacts, so is advocating for a carbon market tool, such as a carbon tax or a cap and trade system, designed to make those who put carbon into the atmosphere pay accordingly,” Jordan said. A carbon tax has not been imposed and Jordan said he is unsure what the impacts would be locally. The main concern locally is the PUD has a very low carbon footprint and a tax would cost the local customers for a global problem.

“I do not want our local customers to finance the cost of solving a global problem when the power they use has almost no carbon footprint,” Jordan said. “If it is a societal cost, place it on all Washington citizens in an open and transparent manner.”

Jordan discussed the legislative requirements for PUDs to acquire renewable resources. He said the power could vary because of supply and demand, impacting the rates of the power. Keeping supply and demand balanced, legislate coal plant closure and require the replacement to be renewable, would help PUDs meet the requirements, Jordan said.

The state Initiative 937 requires utilities to acquire 15 percent renewable resources SEE PUD, 10A

Scrap metal theft nets jail time NEWPORT – A 29-yearold man was sentenced to eight months in jail for stealing scrap metal. He was sentenced in Pend Oreille County Superior Court Thursday, Nov. 6.

Ryan G. Caples pleaded guilty to first degree theft.

He took more than 30 tons of scrap metal from an individual but didn’t pay the $200 per ton, as was the arrangement, according to the probable cause statement.

Deputy prosecutor Jeremy Schmidt said that the victim’s son had been insistent that a crime had taken place.

“At first we thought it was civil, but his son gathered information to show that it was a criminal enterprise,” Schmidt said. According to the statement of probable cause, Caples made an arrangement with the victim to pick up scrap metal at his property, sell it and pay the victim.

Schmidt said the crime goes back to 2011.

He said crimes like this are

hard to investigate and it was worth something that Caples was going to plead as charged, so he recommended an eight-month sentence, fines and restitution. He estimates between $12,000 and $18,000 is owed.

Defense attorney Robin McCroskey said Caples had a chemical dependency.

When he works, he works

in the mines in Nevada and makes good money, she said.

Caples said he had been through a bad divorce and had made bad business decisions.

Pend Oreille County Superior Court Judge Allen Nielson sentenced Caples to eight months in jail. A restitution hearing will be set later.

NEWPORT – A woman whose daughter died from drugs while the woman was in drug rehabilitation herself was sentenced to time served when she appeared before Pend Oreille County Superior Court Judge Allen Nielson Thursday, Nov. 6.

Franki Jo Muller, 43, pleaded guilty to a felony controlled substance labeling charge.

Deputy prosecutor Jeremy Schmidt said the charge was seldom used but would allow Muller to continue drug treatment and be supervised by the Department of Corrections upon release.

Muller had significant criminal history in the late 1990s, he said, and had a misdemeanor theft conviction in 2013.

Defense attorney Robin McCroskey said Muller had entered rehab following a traffic stop in Newport in February. According to a statement of probable cause, she was found with heroin.

Nielson said he was sorry for the woman’s loss of her daughter.

Muller was at a point where she had to turn her life around, Nielson said.

“I’m impressed you did this by yourself, without a court order,” he said, referring to her entering rehab.

“A family tragedy makes us all pause and realize what’s at stake.”

Muller served one day in jail. She was also sentenced to 12 months community custody and ordered to pay $750 in court costs.

Newport chamber reorganizes

BY MICHELLE NEDVED OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – The Greater Newport Area Chamber of Commerce board is reorganizing next year.

As explained at its general membership meeting last month, the board is restructuring itself, in an effort to increase volunteers without overwhelming them. Rather than a board of five or six members organizing 10 different events or tasks, one or two people will be choWHAT’S NEXT: sen to spearhead membership, A MEMBERSHIP MEETING IS photography, the website, visitors TUESDAY, NOV. 18: at 6 p.m. center, marketing and five differ- at the PUD Box Canyon Room ent events. in Newport.

The board itself will be split into A HOMETOWN CHRISTMAS two different groups – four offi- IS SATURDAY, NOV. 22: from cers and four members serving in 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in downtown a kind of advisory role. All eight Newport. will still have voting rights.

The by-laws dictate a ninemember board but the chamber has difficulty finding volunteers. Most recent boards have been around five people.

Individuals will be appointed to spearhead individual events or tasks.

Two membership directors will be appointed, two Chamber Gala directors will be appointed, and one director each for photography, rodeo, Hometown Christmas, Poker Paddle, website, marketing, the visitor center and the Bowling Bash.

The chamber will elect its new board of directors and officers at a regular membership meeting Tuesday, Nov. 18 at 6 p.m. at the PUD Box Canyon Room in Newport.

Pat Molvik from The Curiosity Factory will report on the new “makerspace.”

The next event on tap for the chamber is a Hometown Christmas, scheduled a week early this year, Nov. 22, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Meaning of ‘rural’ being redefined

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hen Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, RWash., came to Newport she made an important observation when she said: “The meaning of rural is being redefined.” She is right and that isn’t good for rural America.

She was referring to a problem she is trying to fix.

The census showed a large portion of the Pend Oreille County population travels to work in Spokane. This might be a fact but it doesn’t mean that this community is a suburb of the city. It’s easy to see that this is a rural community too far from the services of Spokane supported by the larger urban tax base. But the federal government says since the county is suddenly in their statistical view a suburb, we’re not eligible for many of the grants and programs to help low income and small tax base rural communities.

This is only the tip of the iceberg that bureaucrats have been moving toward rural America for sometime.

The logic has been that if rural areas are lumped with cities the federal and state government can stop spending extra money to help them. This grouping has been on paper without taking a look at the real needs of a rural community that is far from the cities.

The logic is that reclassifying will save the government money almost instantly; just reclassify rural areas into suburbs of the nearest city. Stop sending grants to rural health care facilities for example – the people can go to the city, the government is saying.

The statistical nightmare has other impacts that are just showing up. Rural art groups are finding that they might not qualify for small grants. They received these before from the government but because they are now lumped in the city pool they must show the same large user groups that the city shows. These could mean they must now serve thousands instead of hundreds for their programs. In north Pend Oreille County, two cities were hit by a different survey problem. They might be denied state grants important to maintaining city infrastructure because statistics showed the average income is too high. But the statistics were flawed because they only surveyed a few people and obviously got those with higher incomes. The state says they only need to survey a percent of the population but forgot that 2 percent of 300 is six. Six surveys didn’t show what is really going on in the town. The towns need the assistance just as much as they have in the past.

We have also observed the attempt for years to lump our obviously rural communities in with Spokane for economic development funding. This doesn’t work either; these communities are different and little funding will make it from Spokane north to this community.

The federal and state officials should stop trying to redefine rural. It was fine the way it was.

--FJW

Superintendent works for pleasant school experience In response to Pete Scobby’s letter to the editor about “introducing kids to the justice system,” I believe I can answer his question about what you can say about our community when we have a Resource Officer in our schools.

Not only does it say our school is taking extra precautions to make the learnLauren ing environVaughn ment have a NHS Student safer feeling to it, but it also says that our superintendent, Dave Smith, wants each student to have the best experience possible at any of the Newport schools. It is extremely hard as a student to come to school and not have a feeling of safety, but in Newport, it seems to be a goal of not only Mr. Smith, but the entire staff of the Newport School District to make sure we, students, feel safe each morning coming to school. As a current high school student at NHS, I know that high school students are constantly changing, making mistakes and learning. The teachers and administration at NHS give the message that they want us to achieve, and that it is the goal of the entire staff. The fact that we are getting close to entering adulthood means we are held to higher standards. We are

taking college classes and getting prepared to enter the “real world.” In the real world, citizens are expected to take responsibility for their actions, whether the reaction is good or bad. If we as high school students are expected to act like adults, why would we not have to accept the consequences of our actions?

Officer Dobson has made me feel safer about coming to school, and the calls made to dispatch were only in the thoughts of the rest of the student body’s safety. I believe that no one working for the Newport School District wants to see any of the students “led away to jail,” but if a student is a disruption to the education of other students, they must take responsibility for their actions.

Ever since Mr. Smith was hired as our superintendent, I believe our schools have only improved. He has brought back more school spirit, made our learning environment more enjoyable for the students, and created a safe feeling school district for anyone who walks into any of the three buildings. The work he is doing is greatly appreciated by the students, teachers, staff and community. And I’m very happy I get to experience my high school career in a pleasant way, thanks to the work and commitment made

by Mr. Smith.

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YO U R O P I N I O N Family caregivers need our support To the editor: As a Washington State Council on Aging member, I send this letter because November is National Family Caregivers Month. Each year, more of us are caring for a loved one with a chronic condition, disability or simply the frailties of old age.

More than 850,000 Washington citizens are unpaid family caregivers, providing 80 percent of the services that allow family members to remain at home as long as possible. Recent state agency data reports the uncompensated care giving is estimated to be valued at $10.6 billion.

Care giving is a very human concern and a financial one as well.

These unpaid caregivers lose about $300,000 in salary and benefits in their lifetime having minimal financial resources to begin with.

Washington state has a Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP) but it currently only serves less than 1 percent of the 850,000 family caregivers in our state. Recent research findings report some good news though: the FCSP improves outcomes for caregivers – 84 percent of the participants showed significant improvements and were slower to transition to more costly Medicaid services.

Serving more family caregivers would be a great investment for our state. Our legislators and the governor should support expansion of FCSP. These caregivers need our support.

-Barry Lamont Colville

Your neighborhood could be next To the editor: Like a letter writer last week, I support private property rights too, and believe those rights should be upheld “as long as the usage does not adversely affect the adjoining landowners.”

That’s the point, exactly.

The proposed development on farnorth LeClerc, at the Old Boy’s Ranch, adversely affects the adjoining landowners in every compass direction.

It does harm to tourism, hunting, wildlife viewing, elk, deer, threatens

drinking water rights of neighbors, will bump up traffic/road kill frequency, wildfire risk, and it means the end to cattle ranching at the ranch.

And anyone with lake or river frontage might want to pay attention to this project, which brings buyers of 86 secondary lots and commercial users onto a small keyhole lot between existing neighbors on the river.

The Utah investor says users might number 200 individuals.

But picture this: The access was originally proposed to be 225 feet wide, but now the investors are saying it could be 100 feet.

The upside? After Labor Day they could hire it out for mud wrestling.

But seriously, any waterfront lot can be turned into a keyhole if this project goes forward. This is the precedent setter. So that little cabin near you could be demolished and a keyhole with public restroom put in its place.

Tranquility is the reason you moved here, but supporting investor rights evidently trumps resident rights.

So for this and countless other reasons, but maybe just to look out for the underdog, folks like me who retired here and built their last home next to Natural Resource land, or the Fountain family who may need to downsize without affordable grazing, please don’t look the other way. Your neighborhood may be next.

There’s a website with a video explaining the project from the perspective of residents online at www. oldboysranch.blogspot.com.

Email comment to the county: mlithgow@pendoreille.org.

-Rich Clark Ione

grew up in.

In today’s schools, there are some students that use steroids and mindaltering drugs on a daily basis. Some students have sociopathic mentalillness issues. Physical and psychological bullying leading to suicide is commonplace. These issues appear in the nation’s news on a weekly basis as violent school assaults and shootings.

“Modern schools” of today have to deal with “modern parents” who condemn, and too often threaten to sue, the teachers and administrators for disciplining their spoiled and undisciplined bratty “princes and princesses.” Those uncontrollable “brats” put their fellow students and teachers through “pure-hell” in the classroom on a daily basis.

You have shamefully condemned the School Resource Officer. A student was violently attacked on the high school grounds in Newport recently by a student who was much larger than the victim. The student’s mother told me that if the SRO had not physically intervened, the assaulted student’s injuries would have been catastrophic, or deadly, instead of just extensive bruises and wounds.

Pete, you stated: “The purpose of our schools is to educate students and give them a safe place to make mistakes.” A safe place to make mistakes?

Like illegal drugs used and sold? Like physical and psychological bullying leading to injuries or suicide? Like assaulting a teacher?

And you think that nothing beyond “counseling” or “short-suspensions” should take place?

Students need to learn that engaging in dangerous and illegal behavior results in arrest, trial and imprisonment.

-Jim Cowan Newport

To the editor: Pete Scobby, your unfounded rant against law enforcement, unfounded accusations of “lazy school teachers,” and in so many words alluding to the School Superintendent as a dictatorial prison warden, was just plain ridiculous.

In today’s world many of the nation’s public school students attend school in environments that are generally unlike the “old school” environments that both of us “old guys”

Republicans don’t support campaign finance transparency

Schools aren’t like they used to be

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Republicans won majorities in both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives.

Do you think much will get done legislatively over the final two years of the Obama presidency?

It depends on President Obama. If he really wants to work with the GOP, on say, the Keystone Pipeline, that could happen.

No, the final two years will be gridlock, with Obama vetoing virtually anything the GOP sends him.

Yes, something will get done. Obama will make adjustments to the immigration policy without Congressional approval.

I hope not. I fear Republicans will try to roll back decades of environmental law, starting with the Environmental Protection Agency.

To the editor: Last September not one Republican senator voted for a constitutional amendment that would overturn the Republican-leaning Supreme Court’s 2010 Citizens United decision and allow Congress and states to limit the amount and secrecy of money raised SEE LETTERS, 5A

R E A D E R ’ S P O L L R E S U LT S Are you planning on getting the flu shot?

No. Vaccines have so many potential side effects, I don’t get any.

Yes. I get it every year. Why risk it?

43%

37%

9% 11% No. I don’t get sick so I’m not worried about it.

Total Votes: 35

Yes. I don’t regularly get it, but this year I’m playing it safe.

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Box Canyon gates get new lift

BY DESIREÉ HOOD OF THE MINER

COURTESY PHOTO|EILEEN DUGGER

Ione resident goes paperless, wins new iPad Raymond Pollack of Ione signed up for paperless billings with the PUD via SmartHub and won an Apple iPad in the Go Green with SmartHub drawing. To sign up for SmartHub, go to http://popud.smarthub. coop or http://popud.org. SmartHub allows customers to monitor their accounts, pay their bills online or by phone or have their bills automatically paid each month, on a safe and secure site.

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and spent in elections.

Although a majority of 54 Democratic or Independent senators, against 42 Republican senators, voted to advance the amendment, it failed to garner the twothirds vote needed to pass the Senate. Prior enactment of such an amendment would have greatly limited the obscene amount of money spent on political campaigns in the last election, particularly the “dark money” spent by Republican organizations that refuse to reveal the identity of their wealthy donors.

We have long criticized other countries that try to buy elections. At least they do it with a lot less money than we do.

-Norm Luther Spokane

Congresswoman is out of touch To the editor: Our re-elected congresswoman, Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash., came to Newport last week and spoke of creating opportunity by government policy.

She touted her childhood of selling at a fruit stand and raising 4-H animals to save money for college. Today a kid would have to have a chain of fruit stands and a 4-H golden goose laying golden eggs to finance college.

College tuition has soared and our congresswoman voted to keep student loan rates higher. She doesn’t have any answer for how to lower tuition and doesn’t want banks to have lower profits from lower student loan rates. Student loans now exceed all credit card debt. The congresswoman’s party cut government spending for higher education and the colleges and universities just passed on the lack of federal revenue by raising tuition rates for students.

But the real lack of opportunity starts when a young adult graduates in debt from college and can’t find a job in their field of study. So where is all this opportunity that the congresswoman is touting? What government policies is she promoting to create jobs for graduates?

She talked about giving control of national forests to state and local governments I suppose as a means to cut down more trees producing a glut of lumber and lowering prices even lower. I suppose the congresswoman wants the logging truck driver to pay the mill for the logs he delivers.

Public policy has never been more screwed up by endless tax cutting and shifting of costs down to the consumer and students. After listening to her remarks it’s clear that the congresswoman has no idea about creating opportunity for

students or ordinary people.

Republicans have cut federal funding for research and development and students graduating from college have no jobs to actually do what they have been trained to do.

-Pete Scobby Newport

NEWPORT – The Pend Oreille Public Utility District is installing hydraulic cylinder gate hoists at Box Canyon Dam for total dissolved gas abatement to help fish breath better in the Box and Boundary reservoirs. The gates should be able to lift as doubles by mid-January 2015.

“Most of the off-site manufacturing is complete and now the parts must be delivered and assembled on-site,” said Colin Willenbrock, PUD assistant general manager, generation and general counsel.

The PUD is required by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to abate total dissolved gas (TDG) as part of the relicensing agreement.

When the water goes over the spillway dam, it gets entrained with air, plunges deep into the reservoir and stays underwater as it travels downstream. The lifts will help eliminate some of this problem.

The fish get the gas into their gills and it gives them gas bubble disease, a similar illness to decompression sickness, aka “the bends,” in humans.

“When you go up to Box Canyon and watch the water spill over the spillway, you will notice it turns white,” former PUD Chief Operating Officer Charlie O’Hare said earlier this year. “That’s because of all the air that is entrained in the water.”

O’Hare said each of the four spillway bays have three gates. The operation of the dam currently is to lift the top gate on the spillways where the water runs off and plunges deep into the river and pressurizes the water because it has picked up dissolved gas.

To fix the problem, the

‘This is a complex project that will change the district’s traditional spill operations during high flow periods.

These changes will allow for a reduction in dissolved gasses and therefore protect endangered fish.’

Colin Willenbrock

PUD Assistant General Manager, Generation and General Counsel

PUD is installing hooks on the middle gates on each of the four spillways. They will attach a hydraulic cylinder to the hooks and lift the top two gates at one time to reduce the amount of falling distance.

The two-gate lift will

make the spillway water “skim” across the surface of the river instead of plunging into the depths of the river. It will also reduce the fall time, which reduces the entraining of air in the water.

The sizes of the gates are 40 feet wide by 21 feet high and the top gate would rest un-joined on the second gate. There are three gates in each of the four bays totaling 12 gates.

“This is a complex project that will change the district’s traditional spill operations during high flow periods,” Willenbrock said. “These changes will allow for a reduction in dissolved gasses and therefore protect endangered fish.

The increased operational flexibility of the gates will also allow for more efficient generation during high flow periods.”

Willenbrock said the PUD hired Dix Corporation out of Spokane as the general contractor. The project costs are more than $5 million, with additional costs for design studies and engineering costs, Willenbrock said.

“Extra costs are being kept to a minimum. But, as with any major construction project there are change orders that are needed to increase the lifespan of the district’s capital assets,” Willenbrock said. “For example, at the beginning of the project it was determined that the size of the hydraulic control rod should be increased in order to maximize the safety factor and ensure a 40 year lifespan.”

The Road Division of Pend Oreille County sands and snowplows about 480 miles of maintained County Roads from three maintenance facilities: Newport(D1), Usk (D2) and Ione(D3). Road maintenance personnel provide snow and ice control services during the winter season.

Equipment available includes: snowplows, sander trucks and graders. The road crews will work during normal work hours 6:00 am-2:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Snow and ice control priorities will be collector and school bus routes first, then to other roads as time permits.

We are encouraging everyone to prepare and plan ahead for winter driving conditions.

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

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

SNOW STORAGE

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

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

YOU CAN HELP Winter road maintenance is expensive, dangerous and time consuming.

There are several ways the public can help make the County’s job safer and more cost effective:

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• Children love to watch snow removal operations- the large equipment, noise, lights and activity can be very exciting. Although operators are glad to have people watch, everyone should be cautioned to stay a safe distance away. The concentration required for efficient snow removal combined with the noise and types of equipment used means the operator may not see small children close by and an accident could result. Please encourage children not to build tunnels, forts or play in snow berms along the roadsides.

• Residents who remove snow from their driveways or sidewalks are reminded that State Law prohibits placing snow or ice on any public road or sidewalk in a manner that impedes vehicle or pedestrian traffic or makes it unsafe.

• If residents have vehicles parked on a roadway and there is a snowfall, please move it immediately. If you don’t it will most likely be bermed in and it will be your responsibility to shovel it out or the vehicle may be towed away if it creates a traffic hazard.

• Any snowplowing obstructions such as rocks, fences, or planters within the roads right of way, should be removed for winter. Not only can they be destroyed by snow removal operations, they can

do substantial damage to snow plows. Owners of such obstructions are at risk should the County’s equipment by unnecessarily damaged.

• Please place garbage cans a least ten feet inside driveway from the roadway edge. This will prevent hitting them or operators having to veer around them and not completely plowing the route.

• Snow from resident’s property should not be stacked over the ends of culverts or drainage structures. Rapid warming cycles in winter could result in blocked ditches being unable to drain and local flooding could occur.

• Mail boxes are occasionally damaged during snow removal operations. Damage due to poor construction, such as rotting posts or improper location, will be the responsibility of the property owner/resident.

• Snow removal operations require the use of large, heavy, and noisy equipment used during periods of darkness usually accompanied by limited visibility caused by falling snow. Pend Oreille County operators are carefully trained and safety is stressed at all times. Drivers of automobiles should follow at a safe distance.

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

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PUD to discuss fiber policy

BY DESIREÉ HOOD OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – PUD commissioners are deciding if 219 customers should still receive fiber to their premise at no cost regardless of whether they sign up for service. Commissioners are looking at the no cost line WHAT’S NEXT: THE PUD WILL HOLD A SPECIAL MEETING: Monday, Nov. 17 at 8:30 a.m. at the CNS office in Newport. The public is invited.

extension policy after staff proposed changes because of a lack of funds for the installation process.

The Pend Oreille Public Utility District will hold a special meeting to discuss CNS fiber policies and fees, Monday, Nov. 17, at 8:30 a.m. at the CNS office in Newport.

The board of commissioners met during their regular meeting Tuesday, Nov. 4, to discuss changing the Community Network System (CNS) “no cost line extension” fee policy. No action was taken during the meeting.

General Manager John Jordan said the problem comes with 219 customers who gave easement rights to have fiber ran to their premise before the original deadline of Sept. 28, 2012.

They have not signed up for service with a retail service provider (RSP), therefore, CNS has not built to these premises. The PUD built to 3,767 residences as part of the original grant, and there are currently about 1,340 requests for service.

Rhonda Thomas, director of information technology, wants to change the policy

and not build to the 219 customers for free because CNS does not have the funds to cover anymore free installations, regardless of the homeowners consent before the grant funds ran out.

“We have to realize we don’t have the money to build these,” Thomas said.

Commissioner Rick Larson asked why the PUD should require the 219 customers to sign up with an RSP when the other 3,767 residents were not required to.

Thomas said they would like to change the policy so the PUD would build to the customers if they signed up for 12 months of service with an RSP in the next six months.

“The only problem on that is we did build to over 2,000 people who are not taking service. Why are these 219 different?”

Jordan said. “There is no reason for them to be any different. If I am one of those 219, I want service now.”

Jordan estimated it would cost CNS about $500,000 to build to those 219 customers. He said if they change the policy and the 219 customers want fiber built to their premise in the future, it would be at their cost.

Commissioner Curt Knapp said the cost of 12 months of service is considerably less than the costs to build the fiber to the premise. Jordan said it would appear to the public like they are changing the deal they made originally when the grant was received.

Jordan said they would need to look into any legal ramifications, however,

thinks CNS could release the easements if they choose not to build.

“I can see some arguments both ways on this one,” Jordan said.

The other option discussed was building to the customers when they request service with an RSP. If they sign up in six months or a year or two years, they would be on file

‘If I am one of those 219, I want service now.’

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at the PUD and CNS would build at no cost at that time.

Thomas said she is unsure how difficult it would be to build to the 219 properties.

The other policy discussed was the provisioning and non-recurring cost of waiving the first $1,500 for line extensions for customers who signed up for easements after the original deadline passed. They will also consider ending this policy. Thomas said this was an introductory offer.

There are currently about 90 customer requests to have an engineer come quote the price of a fiber installation. The commissioners did not contest this policy change, however, no action was taken during the regular meeting.

Too few people wearing seatbelts in Priest River PRIEST RIVER – The Priest River Police Department recently conducted a seat belt survey that showed only 64 percent of those driving in Priest River were wearing a seat belt. The PRPD said they want to remind everyone that the holiday season can be filled with fun, but can be tragic if involved in a traffic collision when not wearing a seat belt.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend in 2012, there were 301 people killed in traffic crashes across the nation. Sixty percent of those killed were not buckled up, representing a decline in seat belt use compared to the same weekend in 2011, when 51

percent of those killed in traffic crashes were unrestrained.

The Priest River Police Department will be conducting seat belt emphasis patrols throughout various places in the city strictly enforcing Idaho’s seat belt laws from Nov. 20-30. The goal of the Priest River Police Department is to encourage all drivers and passengers to wear their seat belts at all times when they are in a moving vehicle, chief Drew McLain.

“Due to national, state, and local statistics showing that seat belts save lives and too few seat belts are being worn in Priest River the Priest River Police Department wants to remind everyone to buckle upevery trip, every time,” the chief said.

Newport looks for highly capable nominees NEWPORT – The Newport School District is looking for nominees for assessment into the highly capable program.

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Land application of septage, biosolids common

BY DESIREÉ HOOD OF THE MINER

NEWPORT –. Pend Oreille County Commissioners have been investigating the process of land application of waste from septic tanks and sewage plants after a north county resident requested a moratorium on applying them to land in the county.

Commissioners Karen Skoog and Steve Kiss visited a septage disposal site, Oct. 26, to learn the process required by the state for removal of domestic septage. The Commissioners visited a biosolid land application site, Thursday, Nov. 6, near Deer Park. Skoog said they wanted to get more information on this type of application.

There is one domestic septage removal site in the county and no bio-

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Fall colors highlight north Pend Oreille County The Selkirk Mountains surrounding Sullivan Lake, near Metaline Falls, were lit up with yellows, reds and many shades of green showing that winter weather is not far off, Saturday, Oct. 18. This mountain peek overlooks Harvey Creek where it feeds into Sullivan Lake, where thousands of kokanee salmon are spawning until mid-December.

County needs another public defender

NEWPORT – Pend Oreille County will need another public defender because of requirements limiting public defender caseloads.

“We’ll need another public defender,” county commissioner Mike Manus said.

“That is in addition to the conflict attorney.”

Currently Robin McCroskey and the Law Office of Bajalcaliev and Scudder handle the county’s public defense work on a contract.

A third attorney, Mike Morgan, handles cases where the other attorneys have a conflict.

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ers Karen Skoog and Mike Manus had a conference call with Pend Oreille County Superior Court Judge Pat Monasmith Monday, Nov. 10, in which he advised them of the requirements.

Manus said the commissioners hadn’t planned for an additional public defender.

Currently the county spends $220,000 for public defender contracts. The two main public defenders are paid $96,000 annually, with the conflict attorney paid $24,000 annually.

The standards require attorneys handle no more than 150 felony cases a year.

CORRECTIONS Defense attorney Chris Bajalcaliev’s last name was misspelled in a story about Richard D. Smith’s sentencing in last week’s issue of The Miner. The Miner regrets any confusion this may have caused.

The number of proposed RV lots for the Mountain Springs Ranch development proposed for the

northern part of Pend Oreille County was misreported in a story in last week’s issue of The Miner about the proposed rezone that is before the county planning commission.

Developers say there will be few RVs, maybe three to five at any one time on the property. The Miner regrets any confusion this may have caused.

Thank You The family of Steven McKenzie sincerely appreciate the heart felt support we have received since the loss of our dear son, brother and uncle Steven H. McKenzie.

The love and help we received setting up the celebration of Steven’s life as well as the pot luck was amazing and more than we ever could have expected.

Thank You for your Votes, Support, and Friendship

I look forward to continuing to serve as your District 2 County Commissioner.

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defenders need to certify quarterly that they are meeting the standards.

County commission chairwoman Karen Skoog said the county is still budgeting $820,000 in federal Payment In Lieu of Taxes (PILT) revenue, even though Congress hasn’t approved the money.

She said the county shouldn’t take the PILT money for granted, but that she thinks it will come.

Manus said 49 states have federal land, so he thinks it will be approved as well.

If the PILT money doesn’t come, the county would have to look at layoffs and a road levy transfer, Manus said.

“We have good reserves, we’d have to use them,” he said.

So far the commissioners haven’t built a road levy shift into the budget. In past years the commissioners have had $400,000 in road department taxing authority. The road levy shift is a mechanism where taxing authority is transferred from the road department to the current expense fund.

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solid removal site. In Eastern Washington, there are about 27 sites that Eastern Washington Septage Coordinator for the Department of Ecology Wendy Neet oversees. In Idaho, there are two septage sites that are overseen by the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and Panhandle Health District.

Kiss said the county needs a place to dispose of septage and was impressed with the scientific aspect behind land application while visiting Burkey Farms. Skoog agreed adding a moratorium is unnecessary in the county.

Skoog said there are no

current permits in the county for land application and they would reconsider the moratorium if a new permit was applied for.

“We would rather get the facts and take it from there,” Skoog said.

Septage: According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), septage is the liquid and solid material pumped from a septic tank, cesspool, or other treatment facility after it has accumulated over a period of time. A septic tank will usually retain 60 to 70 SEE BIOSOLIDS, 10A

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Congratulations on 25 years IT TOOK 10 YEARS OF PLANNING BEFORE PONDERAY NEWSPRINT ROLLED OUT ITS FIRST ROLL OF PAPER IN LATE NOVEMBER 1989. THAT FIRST ROLL WENT TO THE NEWPORT MINER AND THE NEWSPAPER THAT WEEK WAS PRINTED ON IT. THIS MONTH MARKS THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE PAPER MILL START-UP. HERE’S A TIMELINE OF THE HISTORY OF PNC.

1979

• It was first suggested that a pulp mill be built in Pend Oreille County. CH2M Hill engineering in Boise and Toypack Inc. were doing site research in northern Idaho and Washington for possible location of a pulp mill. PUD manager George Kennett of Newport wrote to CH2M, asking they consider Pend Oreille County because of its abundance of forests, water and most importantly, inexpensive electricity.

• A two-and-a-half-year battle with environmentalists begins. Toypack proposed the pulp mill would be non-polluting because it utilizes an oxygen pulping rather than sulfate-based pulping process. Environmentalists were skeptical.

1980

• A new hurdle loomed. An agreement could not be reached regarding the power load and rates. The PUD refused to obligate itself to any fixed rate unless the mill announced definite intentions to locate in Pend Oreille County.

1981

• The company backing Toypack ran into financial difficulty in the spring, and the idea of locating a pulp mill in Pend Oreille County was shelved.

• The newly formed Ponderay Paper Co., principally held by Pack River of Spokane and Sandpoint, began negotiations with the PUD over electricity costs.

• The Miner printed its first story releasing the mill idea’s rebirth in November. Plans called for the $150 million mill to produce 400 metric tons daily and to start manufacturing newsprint in 1985. Those initial estimates proved to be wrong. It was also to employ 250 people.

1983

• The Port of Pend Oreille proposed

purchasing a 700-acre ranch south of Usk for the location of an industrial park, the anchor tenant being the newsprint mill.

1984

• Ponderay Paper Co. assigned its interests in the proposed paper mill to Great Lakes Forest Products Ltd. of Thunder Bay, Ontario, which in turn formed the subsidiary of Ponderay Newsprint Co., a consortium of five major investors.

• Plans for the mill were released, detailing production, maintenance and administrative buildings that would cover 225,000 square feet and would require 60 acres.

1985

• The Kalispel Tribe of Indians called for fish and wildlife studies. The parties agreed that studies could be conducted without construction delay. Aboriginal cook ovens were unearthed at the mill site in April.

Ponderay Newsprint took an option on an additional 209 acres next to the proposed mill site. Later, two pioneer graves were found, but they were outside the construction site.

• The town of Cusick received a $1.5 million grant/loan to tie the mill and the surrounding area into its water and sewer systems.

• Inland Paper Co. of Spokane objected to the paper mill in a public hearing. It claimed the new mill would deplete the area’s wood chip supply.

• The San Francisco Chronicle pulled out of the venture because of tax reform legislation. County political leaders feared the entire plan might collapse and sought help from Rep. Tom Foley and Sens. Slade Gorton and Dan Evans in Washington, D.C. • The bottom fell out of the newsprint market, and the consortium shelved plans to construct the mill because it wasn’t economically feasible.

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1986

• Ponderay Newsprint continued with the purchase of the 700-acre mill site for $384,605.

• After seven years, the PUD and Ponderay Newsprint approved an agreement regarding power rates. The contract allowed the company to buy power at cost, and the

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mill owners agreed to pay for many costs ordinarily borne by the PUD. In exchange the mill obtained favorable electricity rates.

PUD attorney James P. McNally said it was one of the most complex and comprehensive contracts of its kind. As the mill came into operation, power sales for the PUD would

grow from $3 million to more than $14 million.

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1987

• The mill consortium signed on KnightRidder Inc. of Miami as its new investor.

Other partners were the Kearns Tribune of Salt Lake City, Copley Press Inc. of LaJolla, Calif., Central Newspapers Inc. of Indianapolis, McClatchy Newspapers Inc. of Sacramento, Calif., and Great Lakes Forest Products of Montreal, the managing partner.

• The cost of construction of the mill was expected to be $300 million – double the original figure.

• The PUD began stringing transmission lines to the mill site, and a $1.4 million agreement was formed to bring Bonneville Power Administration lines there as well.

The total cost for the BPA lines ended up being $3 million.

• On Oct. 1, 1987, several hundred people, including Gov. Booth Gardner officially launched the two-year construction project with a groundbreaking ceremony.

1988

• In January, 15 workers from Rust Engineering began work on the first two structures, an office building and a concrete mixing plant. By the spring, the construction crew numbered 300, and the crew

topped out at about 1,000 workers.

• Union officials met, stating they were working toward hiring local labor. The first management team is announced: mill manager William G. Meany, paper machine superintendent Wayne Smith, plant engineer Alan T. Marana, and electrical-instrumentation superintendent Charles R. Green.

Additional members included director of human resources Tom Garrett, purchasing and traffic manager Chuck Shonkwiler, controller Steve Skeels and Bruce Nunn as thermo-mechanical pulping superintendent. Total employment was expected to be 155 people.

• Seminars were held in Cusick to prepare workers for employment at the mill.

• At an Ag Day presentation, Meany said Ponderay would be buying white wood chips, freshly cut, to make the whitest newsprint.

• A merger was proposed between the newsprint’s managing partner, Great Lakes Forest Products and Canadian International Paper (CIP) of Montreal.

• Concrete foundations and subgrade work was done on the mill site. In July, work started on the paper machine building.

• A huge water tank made its way to the mill site, tying up traffic on Highway 41 and moving through Newport on the centerline of Washington Avenue.

1989

• The BPA transmission line to Ponderay Newsprint was energized Jan. 13.

• On Feb. 11, members of the International Association of Bridge, Structural and Ornamental Iron Workers ceremoniously placed the last major structural steel at the mill. A pine tree placed on the structure temporarily symbolized growth, and an American flag symbolized the country and the people.

• A week later on Feb. 18, Gerald Whitney, a 37-year-old ironworker from Kennewick, fell to his death from the 100-foot level. He was not hooked up to a safety line, and Rust Construction was fined $1,600 for the error.

Rust also donated $3,000 to the family.

• Ponderay Newsprint’s managing partner, CIP, was sold to Canadian Pacific Forest Products, which became Avenor, Inc., in 1994.

• The closed Forest Enterprises chipping mill was sold to Ponderay Valley Fibre.

Plans were to operate the old plant for several months while a new chip mill was constructed.

• Agreements were reached for newsprint shipping with the Port of Pend Oreille and Burlington Northern Railroad.

• On Nov. 13, Ponderay workers made their first newsprint. It would be several more weeks before it reached commercial quality, but some of the paper was used in making writing tablets.

• The Newport Miner and Gem State Miner Newspapers took delivery of the first commercial roll of newsprint, with the Dec. 6 issues of the newspapers printed on this roll.

1990

• The rate of production increased, and the newsprint was shipped by rail and truck all over the country.

• The official dedication of the Ponderay Newsprint mill was held on June 8.

1994

• In November, Ponderay Newsprint reached a milestone, having produced its 1 millionth ton of newsprint. Industry watchers credit the company as one of the most efficient newsprint manufacturers in the world. With newsprint prices rising dramatically, profits were expected on the horizon.

1998

• Avenor, the mill’s managing partner, was bought by Bowater, based in South Carolina. Bowater assumed its 40-percent share in Ponderay Newsprint.

2007

• Bowater merges with Abitibi Consolidated of Montreal, creating AbitibiBowater, the third largest paper company in North America worth $8.3 billion.

2009

• AbitibiBowater filed for bankruptcy.

Ponderay Newsprint managers said the local mill would continue to operate strongly, thanks to its publishing partners, which had guaranteed to purchase of a percentage of the mill’s output since startup. This agreement ended when the loans used to build the mill were paid off. After several acquisitions and mergers, the current publishing partners are McClatchy Company, Gannett Company and Media News Group.

AbitibiBowater continues to be the mill’s managing partner with a 40-Percent share in Ponderay Newsprint Company.

2010

• PNC and AWPPW Local 422 began negotiating a first contract for operations and lab personnel. AbitibiBowater emerges from bankruptcy in December.

2011

• Managing partner AbitibiBowater changes its name to Resolute Forest Products.

2012

• Unionized workers at PNC vote to sign their first labor contract with the company, restoring many benefits that workers lost in recent years. The six-year agreement extends to 2016.

2014

• The mill shuts down its newspaper recycling facility in an effort cut costs.

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BIOSOLIDS: DOE said the permit process follows the rules of Clean Water Act FROM PAGE 7A

percent of the solids, oil, and grease that enter. The scum accumulates on top and the sludge settles at the bottom, comprising 20 to 50 percent of the total septic tank volume when pumped.

There are three different classifications of septage: domestic, business and sludge.

The EPA said the options for disposal of septage is by land application, treatment at wastewater treatment plants and treatment at independent septage treatment plants.

There are several land application sites around the state of Washington that accept domestic septage as a soil enhancement fertilizer, Ted Novak, manager of Burkey Farms said. He said when Burkey Farms applied for their permit in 1999 with the Department of Ecology (DOE), he was one of three land application sites in the state and now they are common practice.

Burkey Farms is a land application site near Newport that accepts domestic septage from two companies, Elk Septic and Royal Flush. Commissioners Skoog and Kiss visited Burkey Farms, Oct. 26.

Burkey Farms was incorrectly titled Elk Septic in a previous Miner story.

At Burkey Farms, they screen the septage and spray it on one of three fields according to DOE regulations. Novak said the soil enhancement has increased the amount of hay bales they produce since they started land applying in 1999. Novak said they always inform their hay buyers that it came from a biosolid application site.

In 2002, Novak said they put 80 pounds to the acre and got 52 round bales of hay. In 2004, they got 55. By 2014, Novak said the hay had grown to immense heights and production has increasingly gotten better for the hay crops. “(Chemical fertilizer) never produces like what this does,” Novak said. “This is an actual benefit.”

Novak said they have to test the pH balance of each load before applying it to land, never allowing the pH to drop below a 12. In order to kill the pathogens, lime is added so the pH balance is correct.

Normally, it sits about 7 pH. Novak said this process is more regulated than most farming operations where farmers spread animal waste on their fields with no regulations on how much can be placed per square foot.

“When a farmer puts a manure crop on his field, they don’t control how much they put on,” Novak said. “They just want to get rid of it.”

Land application of domestic septage also occurs in the state of Idaho, where one public land application site is available for the five northern counties in the state. It is located in Boundary County.

Dick Martindale, manager of the environmental health section at the Panhandle Health District, said there is also one private land application site. The State of Idaho has less restrictive standards and is not required to screen septage before it is applied.

Biosolids: According to DOE, sewage sludge refers to the solids that settle in the wastewater treatment process. Biosolids

are treated sewage sludge to meet standards that allow land application for beneficial use. Biosolids have undergone biological, physical and chemical treatments to reduce pathogens. The term biosolids distinguishes highquality, treated sewage sludge from raw sewage sludge and from industrial sludge that can contain large quantities of environmental pollutants.

There are three classes of biosolids, Class A, Class B and raw sewage sludge.

According to DOE, there are 380 biosolid facilities in Washington State. Only three things can happen to biosolids currently; they can be burned, land filled or land applied.

The Idaho DEQ said they dispose of biosolids using landfills, incineration or surface disposal, similar to Washington State.

The Town of Ione recently went through the biosolid removal process when the town lagoon needed to be emptied after about 50 years of accumulation. The town contracted with Fire Mountain Farms to remove the class A biosolids to a facility near Mansfield, Wash. The contractor tried to change the location of disposal to a property off of Sullivan Lake Road outside of Ione. But some residents objected.

After reviewing the contract with Fire Mountain Farms, the Town Council said the company had to remove the biosolids to the original facility and not to land in the county. The contractor is currently in the process of removing the biosolids.

Biosolids are a different material than domestic septage

and is classified differently, Novak said. Burkey Farms does not accept biosolids for removal and there are no land application sites in the county. “That’s like 100 septic tanks in one load,” Novak said.

Permit process: DOE said the permit process follows the rules of the federal Clean Water Act. They regulate biosolids, including septage, which is applied to land for beneficial use, stored, transferred from one facility to another, and sewage sludge disposed in a municipal solid waste landfill.

Neet said DOE has a general permit that is valid for five years. She said the current permit would expire in August 2015, so DOE is working on the next general permit.

From there, the landowners submit a site-specific plan of operations, including maps of the property to look for waterways and must comply with the DOE permit requirements. Neet said the plan should be comprehensive enough that she could walk onto the properties and see how the operation is handled.

Once a completed plan is approved, DOE publishes the application in local newspapers to allow for a 30-day comment period.

They are also working on the SEPA process during this time, Neet said.

“There’s one big permit and it covers all the biosolid facilities in the state,” Neet said. Neet said once this process is complete, DOE issues additional coverage for the land application sites.

She monitors 27 facili-

Festival of Trees set for Dec. 6 NEWPORT – The 2014 Festival of Trees welcomes Santa Claus and people of all ages Saturday, Dec. 6 at Sadie Halstead Middle School in Newport. The event raises money for the Newport Hospital Foundation.

New to this year is the Evening Benefit Social from 5-7 p.m. The benefit social

includes tree viewing, festive hors d’ oeuvres, dessert, beverages and live entertainment by Scotia Road.

This is in place of the dinner previously held as part of the festival.

From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., admission is free to anyone, and families are invited to experience the holiday fun

with free crafts, caroling and free Santa photos for children. Everyone can enjoy the beautifully decorated trees, festive atmosphere, and winter wonderland.

Raffle tickets for this year’s decorated prize trees are $1, and winners will be announced at 7 p.m. Last year, the raffle tree values ranged from $250 to $1,350.

Fundraising this year

supports the weekly snack program in Newport, Cusick, Oldtown, Priest River, Priest Lake and the Kalispel Career Training Center. For more information and Evening Benefit Social reservations ($15 a person), call the Newport Hospital Foundation at 509-447-7928. Online ticket reservations are available at www.NewportHospitalAndHealth.org.

Open House Weekend Learn to November 22 & 23 Zentangle at library Choose ‘N Cut CUSICK – A free Zentangle class will be held at the Calispel Valley Library in Cusick Saturday, Nov. 22, at 10 a.m.

Zentangle is a relaxing, easy way to draw that is mistake proof. Anyone who has ever doodled will be able to make Zentangle cards and pictures. You can create easy images, or check out the extensive collection of Zentangle books that will be on hand at the library to make designs that are more intricate.

All materials will be provided free of charge and snacks and beverages will be served.

For more information, call the Calispel Valley Library at 509-445-1215 or email pamt@pocld.org.

ties, including Burkey Farms.

Neet visits each site annually, sometimes more, to guarantee the process is being done correctly. Soil samples are taken at this time looking for ammonium, nitrogen and organic matter levels in the soil. Then DOE can calculate how much septage is needed for the needs of the crop.

“If there’s going to be any issues, I want to know about it,” Neet said. “We try to be proactive about everything.”

Permits are not required in the State of Idaho but a “Plan of Operations” or disposal plan must be filed by the landowner with the Department of Environmental Quality.

“It details out how they are going to (land apply),” said Chris Westerman, staff engineer at DEQ. Disposal plans are approved for five years, Westerman said. He added that annual

reports are also required from landowners.

The state of Idaho is not required to screen the domestic septage before it is applied. Westerman said this is a “cause for concern” for some people, but it is not required at the federal level so they do not require it in Idaho.

Under Idaho State law, any person that wants to haul septage needs a license. The licenses are to be renewed annually, before March 1 of each year, with the Idaho Panhandle Health District.

Martindale said there are 16 pumpers in the panhandle that are licensed to dump septage at the one land application site.

“We are limited in options here in northern Idaho for our septage pumpers to properly dispose of the material,” Martindale said.

PUD: Commissioners spoke on varied topics FROM PAGE 3A

by 2020. Currently there is an exemption for counties with less than 25,000 customers, however, this may be changing.

Jordan said the county power resources are hydro based and have no carbon footprint.

“Rural customers cannot afford the cost of fixing a societal carbon problem caused by others,” Jordan said.

Jordan discussed the state distributed generation policies during the meeting. There are state incentives offered for installing distributed generation. Jordan said even though it is not a big issue for the county with about 3-4 distributed generation customers, they would like to charge customers accordingly for using the wires.

“We would like to get the PUD into a position of cost neutrality where customers pursuing distributed generation, mostly solar panels, who want access to our wires, pay their fair share of wire costs and do not shift utility infrastructure costs onto other customers,” Jordan said.

Many of the PUD commissioners also spoke on varied topics.

Caan covered other issues of concern to PUDs on a statewide level, focusing primarily on renewables and carbon, but also touching on issues such as voting rights law. Short shared her concerns and views on current legislative issues.

Ferry PUD General Manager John Frederichs discussed the difficulty of meeting alternate fuel vehicle requirements in rural areas. State requirements that force emergency vehicles to run on biofuels, propane or electricity are all problematic in winter conditions or during extended power outages, he said.

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Cutter looks for actors METALINE FALLS – Auditions for “A Christmas Carol” at the Cutter Theatre have been extended for lack of participation.

Director Tara Leininger is looking for four to eight men, four to eight women and four to eight children ages 5-15. No physical or character type is needed.

The rehearsal schedule is short with six rehearsals and costume fittings and there are no lines to memorize.

Actors will perform all the parts of the story, including Scrooge, Tiny Tim, the Cratchet family and the spirits of Christmas. One actor will portray Scrooge, while all other actors will portray mul-

tiple roles.

The performance is a “shadowbox,” where the actors are in tableau as a narrator reads the story of Ebenezer Scrooge.

Leininger said the two production dates make this a play for anyone who has never been on stage or for those who have experience as an actor.

The production will be staged Dec. 6 and 7 during the “Deck The Falls” event in Metaline Falls. If unable to attend an audition time, arrangements can be made with the director for a meeting.

For more information, contact The Cutter Theatre, 302 Park St., at 509-4464108 during regular business hours.

Living history told at Cutter METALINE FALLS – The Cutter Theatre and the Artscape Program will host the Living History Festival, Saturday, Nov. 22 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The event is free to attend.

The Living History Festival celebrates the rich historical past of the north Pend Oreille County through lectures, slideshow presentations and actor re-enactments. Visitors to the festival will be able to attend any number of the presentations, which will be on a repeating schedule. The Metalines Library will be open for historical research in addition to its usual business hours.

The Living History Festival will open

with a school event, Friday, Nov. 21 at noon, where all children will attend the presentations.

Returning to the Living History Festival will be Helen and Doug Nogas.

Helen will provide a workshop on herbal traditions, including the making of herb sachets, and Doug will re-enact as a local miner and logger. Tara Leininger also returns, speaking on the women homesteaders of the area.

For more information on the Living History Festival, contact the Cutter Theatre at 509-446-4108. The Cutter Theatre is located at 302 Park St. in Metaline Falls.

Thanksgiving prayer service a tradition in north county METALINE FALLS – The Metaline Falls Congregational United Church of Christ will hold its annual Thanksgiving Prayer Service, Wednesday, Nov. 26 at 7 p.m.

The tradition of the prayer service goes back many years, reflecting the necessity of truly giving thanks to God for the blessings that are bestowed on all, Reverend Tara Leininger said.

“We get caught up in the turkey and the football games and, unfortunately, the shopping,” Leininger said. “We forget that

the reason for the day is to give thanks to our Creator for the goodness and abundance in our lives.”

The prayer service is ecumenical in outreach and the congregation welcomes all people of faith and non-believers as well.

For more information on the Thanksgiving Prayer Service, call the church at 509-446-3301. The Metaline Falls Congregational UCC is located at the corner of Grandview and Fifth Avenue in Metaline Falls.

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METALINE FALLS – The town of Metaline Falls wants to remind all dog owners that the public areas are not open dog parks. All dogs must be on leash and all dog waste must be cleaned up, Mayor Tara Leininger said.

Complaints have been made that public areas are now overwhelmed with dog waste and it may become necessary to enact restrictions on these areas if dog owners do not take responsibility, Leininger said.

The areas include property owned by the town, including Busta Park, the softball field and adjoining areas, the grass areas north of the Pend Oreille Apartment parking area and at the northwest corner of Grandview at Fifth, the riverbank side of Pend Oreille Blvd., and the park next to the bridge across the highway.

Dog owners must also take care of their pet’s waste if the animal defecates on someone else’s property, sidewalk, or street.

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Selkirk school board changes meeting IONE – The Selkirk School District Board of Directors will hold its November regular meeting, Monday, Nov. 24 at 6 p.m. in the Selkirk middle and high school music room.

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SELKIRK SCHOOL BOARD: 6 p.m. - Selkirk Middle/High School Music Room

WEIGHT WATCHERS: 6 p.m.

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STORY TIME: 11 a.m. - Ione Library

METALINE TOWN COUNCIL: 7 p.m. - Metaline Town Hall

THURSDAY, NOV. 13

TUESDAY, NOV. 18 BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP: 4-5 p.m. - Ione Library

STORY TIME: 11 a.m. - Ione Library

NORTH PEND OREILLE VALLEY LIONS: 7 p.m. - Lions Train Depot in Ione

NORTH PEND OREILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: 6-8:30 p.m.

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WEDNESDAY, NOV. 19

STORY TIME AND CRAFTS: 10:30 a.m. - Metalines Library

BASIC COMPUTER CLASS: 11 a.m. to Noon - Ione Library, Call 509-442-3030 For Reservations

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 7 p.m. - Ione Senior Center

COMMISSIONER KISS OFFICE HOURS: 3-6:45 p.m. - Ione Library

SUNDAY, NOV. 16 AMERICAN LEGION POST 144: 3 p.m. - American Legion in Metaline Falls

WEIGHT WATCHERS: 6 p.m.

Weigh in 6:30-7 p.m. meeting Ione Catholic Church IONE TOWN COUNCIL: 7 p.m. Clerk’s Office

Ione hearing on tax levy IONE – The Ione Town Council will hold a public hearing to allow for public comment on the 2015 tax levy, Wednesday, Nov. 19 at 7:10 p.m. during their regular council meeting.

The meeting will be held in the Council Chambers at 112 Central Ave. The 2015 preliminary budget for the town of Ione will be on file in the Clerk’s office, Thursday, Nov. 20.

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NEWPORT – James R. Wilson, 22, was sentenced to 14 months in prison after failing to complete the outpatient part of a Drug Offender Sentencing Alternative for the third time.

Wilson told Pend Oreille County Superior Court Judge Allen Nielson Thursday, Nov. 6, that he wanted to do the outpatient treatment but that he had a job and needed to work.

“I apologize,” Wilson said. “It’s nobody’s fault but mine.”

He said he’s burned bridges in Pend Oreille County and doesn’t want to return when his sentence is complete.

Defense attorney Robin McCroskey told Nielson that Wilson got a job as a surveyor and needed to work.

He recognized he would have to do the rest of his sentence, she said. Wilson was originally given the DOSA sentence in 2013 for burglary convictions and theft of a rifle .

Deputy prosecutor Jeremy Schmidt said that Wilson had successfully completed three months inpatient treatment and had done well. He didn’t do as well in the outpatient part of the sentence. This was the third time a judge was asked to revoke his DOSA. Nielson said it was unusual for Wilson to do well in the inpatient treatment, to be performing well on a job and to still fail to complete the sentence.

He agreed with Schmidt’s recommendation for a 14 month sentence. McCroskey had asked for a 12

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Pend Oreille County Hospital District 1 is planning to build a new clinic west of the hospital that would be connected to the current Family Health Center Newport.

A proposed new long term care facility would be built north of River Mountain

lot. Accounts payable is across Scott Avenue to the east, and the district leases office space from Newport Dental Center, where Dr. James Cool has his dental practice.

The plan leaves room for an expansion of River Mountain Village, which is currently at full capacity with a census of 40. Wilbur said when the facility was first constructed, it

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curred, saying she had a conversation with a resident at the grocery store just that morning, who expressed a desire for a new long-term care clinic.

“If we fail a levy it’s because we haven’t educated the population,” Robertson said.

Commissioner John Jordan said with the economy beginning to recover, he believes Pend Oreille County voters would support a bond.

The new clinic would be built across Cass Avenue from Family Health Center Newport, and a walking path would connect the two clinics.

Wilbur explained the two clinics combined would include 10 health care providers, 24-27 exam rooms, four to seven procedure rooms and a reception area.

The hospital district owns the building Family Medicine Newport is currently located in, on the corner of First Street and Scott Avenue.

District CEO Tom Wilbur said that building would remain and be used for something else.

The new Long Term Care facility would be built on the empty lot north of River Mountain Village.

The current LTC building would remain, but be remodeled into office space.

The district could then consolidate its administration building, accounts payable, and other offices into that building.

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month sentence.

“It could have been 16 months,” Nielson said. He agreed that it would be best if Wilson didn’t return to Pend Oreille County.

Wilson will get credit for the three months inpatient treatment.

There will be no community custody upon his release.

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Village. The current LTC building would be used to consolidate administration and accounts payable, and other offices that are currently located in Newport Dental Center, where the district leases space from Dr. James Cool.

included a plan to add 14 units on the west end.

Costs are still being determined. The new clinic is expected to cost about $4 million.

The new long term care is

estimated at $1.5 million, compared to the $2 million it would cost to remodel that facility and keep LTC next to the hospital.

The district would also have to appeal to the city

of Newport to vacate North Cass Avenue behind the hospital, as pointed out by hospital commissioner Ray King, who is the city’s administrator.

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B R I E F LY Final four named in Idaho football PRIEST RIVER – Fruitland will battle Emmett and Shelley will play Snake River, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 14-15, in the Idaho State football semifinals.

The winners will play in the 3A Idaho State football championship, the following weekend.

Intermountain League’s Timberlake lost to Fruitland in the quarterfinals 42-28, ending their season. This is the third straight year these teams have met, the second year in the state quarterfinals. Timberlake lost both matchups.

Emmett beat Homedale 27-6, Shelley beat Gooding 20-15 and Snake River beat South Fremont 49-28 during their quarterfinal games.

Football postseason heats up Friday NEWPORT – Freeman, Colville and Lakeside will start their 1A Gridiron Classic state tournament, Friday, Nov. 14.

Colville finished at the top of the NEA league with 9-0, going undefeated during the regular season. Colville will host La Salle, Friday, Nov. 14 to kick off their run for the state title.

Former state champions, Freeman finished 8-1 on the season, losing only to Colville. They kick off their game against Zillah on Friday at 6 p.m.

Lakeside went 8-2 during their season, finishing in third place for their division. They start their postseason against Royal on Friday at 7 p.m.

Other games for the weekend include Charles Wright at Eatonville, Montesano at Mount Baker, Hoquiam at Cascade Christian, King’s at La Center and Connell at Cascade.

Spartan volleyball awards Nov. 16 PRIEST RIVER – The Priest River Spartan volleyball awards will be presented Tuesday, Nov. 18 in the cafeteria at Priest River Lamanna High School.

Public can comment on new draft of proposed Game Management Plan OLYMPIA – A new version of the draft 2015-21 Game Management Plan for Washington state will be available for public comment for one month, as of Oct. 17.

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) will consider comments on the revised plan received through Nov. 17, before recommending a final plan for adoption by the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission.

The revised final draft, available at http://wdfw. wa.gov/conservation/ game/2015/, is designed to guide the state’s gamemanagement policy over the next six years.

Dave Ware, WDFW game manager, said the revised plan includes a number of changes SEE GAME, 3B

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Newport girls end soccer season

BY MICHELLE NEDVED OF THE MINER

COURTESY PHOTO|PATTI CUTSHALL

Chad BrownEagle, a senior, runs the ball for the Cusick Panthers, Friday, Nov. 7, earning 60 yards in two catches. The Panthers beat the Entiat Tigers 58-44 to clinch the No. 3 seed in the state 1B tournament.

Cusick heads to state playoffs

BY DESIREÉ HOOD OF THE MINER

CUSICK – The Cusick Panthers beat the Entiat Tigers 58-44 to clinch the No. 3 seed in the state 1B tournament, Friday, Nov. 7.

“Offensively, we were able to score on quite a few of our possessions,” Cusick Head Coach Sonny Finley said.

ON DECK: Spirit White, a AT TOUCHET: Saturday, Nov. 15, 1 p.m. junior, had a big game as quarterback throwing five touchdowns, four of them to senior Alec Bluff. Tyson Shanholtzer, a junior, normally takes the snap for the Panthers, however, Finley said they made some changes to their game plan.

“It is just a lineup change we made,” Finley said. “It seemed to work.”

White threw nine for 14 on passing for 242 yards and five touchdowns.

Shanholtzer had 14 carries for 123 yards rushing with one touchdown. He also had one catch for 25 yards and a touchdown.

Bluff had one rushing touchdown for 25 yards and five catches for 126 yards and

four touchdowns.

“He had a monster game defensively and offensively,” Finley said.

Chad Browneagle, a senior, had six carries for 111 yards and two receptions for 60 yards. Marcus Sheridan, a senior, had one catch for 31 yards and one touchdown.

“We’re utilizing our weapons and trying to get our playmakers the ball,” Finley said.

Finley said the team played well, even though a few mistakes were made. He said the team would work on their discipline and overall play during this week of practice so they can come out and execute on Saturday.

“It’s always a great opportunity to play in a state tournament,” Finley said.

Cusick will travel to Touchet and take on the Indians, Saturday, Nov. 15 at 1 p.m. in the first round of the state tournament playoffs.

Other state playoff games for Friday and Saturday include Quilcene at Twin Valley, Pateros at Neah Bay, Lopez at Evergreen Lutheran, Lummi Nation at Lyle-Wishram, Pomeroy at Republic, GarfieldPalouse at Odessa-Harrington and Entiat at Liberty Christian.

SPOKANE – The Newport girls ended their soccer season Tuesday, Nov. 4, when they lost to Freeman 2-1 in the first round of the Northeast A League district playoffs.

Freeman went on to play Lakeside, who beat Riverside Tuesday, on Wednesday.

Lakeside the championship 1-0. Both Lakeside and Freeman went on to the state tournament being played this week. All district games were held at Gonzaga Prep in Spokane.

“We played pretty well in the loss to Freeman,” Newport coach Jeremy Lewis said.

“We gave up a goal early, had a few close first half chances, but just could not capitalize on opportunities.”

Emily Lewis suffered a mild concussion in the second half and the Grizzlies had to move people around, which took awhile to adjust to, the coach said.

“Freeman is a strong defensive team and I give them a lot of credit,” coach Lewis said.

Freeman scored at 15 minutes in the first half and then again at 55 minutes before Newport’s Kennedy Kindred scored in the last minute of the game.

Newport keeper Iris StrangeOwl had six saves, while Freeman had three.

Newport had four shots

BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

FREEMAN – The Newport volleyball team saw their season come to an end following a loss to Riverside Tuesday, Nov. 4 at Freeman.

Riverside won in five sets, winning the first set 25-19. Newport came back and won the next set 25-7. Riverside won the third set 26-24, Newport won the fourth set 25-18 and Riverside closed out the match with a 15-7 fifth-set win.

“Comparing statistics, we had the better game against Riverside – just couldn’t pull it out,” Newport coach Lori Stratton said. “They showed up ready to play and didn’t want to lose to us a third time.”

The teams have battled to five sets each time they met this year, with Newport winning the first two contests.

Stratton said the Grizzlies’ passing could have been better in the most recent match.

“Our passing wasn’t as strong as it’s been and we just had too many errors,” she said.

Hadley Stratton led the team with 16 kills and four blocks. She also had a team high 18 digs.

Jensen Kirkwood had eight kills, Elise Cunningham had four, as did Marissa Hofstee.

Vaughn led with 32 assists and four

ace serves. Hofstee served three aces and Elise Cunningham served a pair of aces.

Hofstee had eight digs, Madison had six digs, as did Grace Moore and Lauren Vaughn.

‘Comparing statistics, we had the better game against Riverside - just couldn’t pull it out.’

Lori Stratton

Grizzly Head Coach

Stratton was happy with the season.

“We had some great matches and some good wins,” she said. “We got stronger throughout the season; we improved on our passing and hitting and especially defense. I am proud of all of the girls.”

Newport finished the year with an 8-6 Northeast A League record, finishing fourth in the league. They were 8-8 overall.

Riverside went on to lose to Freeman and Colville.

Freeman ended up in the championship match with Lakeside. Lakeside won.

Both Lakeside and Freeman will go on to the state tournament in Yakima Friday and Saturday, Nov. 14-15.

IDFG asks hunters to promptly report individual hunting results

BY PHIL COOPER WILDLIFE CONSERVATION EDUCATOR

Most of the major big game hunting seasons are now over in Idaho. Successful or not, hunters are already starting to think about next season. So are we at Fish and Game.

Idaho Fish and Game (IDFG) is encouraging everyone who purchased a

deer, elk, or pronghorn tag to report the results of their big game hunts. Hunters participating in the late muzzleloader or archery seasons need to wait until they are done hunting to report. Those hunters who are finished for the season or have already harvested an animal, are asked to submit reports as soon as possible. The information contained in SEE IDFG, 3B

on goal and Freeman had eight.

“I was extremely happy with the kids’ effort,” Lewis said. “I am pretty proud of the kids and how they did through our season.

‘I am pretty proud of the kids and how they did through our season. We lost a couple games in league early that made things challenging but our kids responded.’

Jeremy Lewis Newport Coach

We lost a couple games in league early that made things challenging but our kids responded.”

Lewis said the team’s consistency and effort for 80 minutes got better through the year, and he saw improvements with many of the younger kids, which is exciting for next year.

“Despite losing five solid seniors next year, we have some good kids to step into those shoes and have a good class of kids coming in.”

Selkirk loses tight match to Curlew, season ends

BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

Newport’s season ends with tough loss to Riverside

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COULEE CITY – The Selkirk Rangers volleyball team ended their season with a five set loss to Curlew Thursday, Nov. 6.

“We started real strong, winning the first two,” Selkirk coach Pam Zimmerman said. Selkirk won 25-21 and 25-23. Curlew came back, winning the next two sets 25-21 and 25-20, setting up a climactic fifth set.

The teams battled back and forth, with the score tied at 14-14, before Curlew got the win 17-15.

Zimmerman said they played well.

“Lexy Ellsworth and Syvana Warren really shined in those games against Curlew,” Zimmerman said.

Ellsworth finished the match with 10 kills and a block. Warren served the team’s only ace in the match.

Senior Crystal Cronoble led the team with six digs in her last high school volleyball game. Lauren McGeorge had the most assists for Selkirk, with three.

Earlier in the day Selkirk lost to Almira/Coulee-Hartline in three sets, 25-8, 25-15, 25-11. ACH is one of the top teams in the state.

“That game was difficult,” Zimmerman said, “kinda expected, though.”

Ellsworth led the team with a kill, two aces and a pair of blocks. Warren had four digs.

Zimmerman says she is proud of her team.

“I could not be more proud of this group of young ladies,” Zimmerman said. “They kept on fighting to the very end. They improved so much throughout the year, which is very evident in how we finished.”

After a slow start to the

‘Lexy Ellsworth and Syvana Warren really shined in those games against Curlew.’

Pam Zimmerman Ranger Head Coach

season, the Rangers finished strong, finishing fourth in the Northeast 1B North League, with a 3-6 league record.

Zimmerman is looking forward to next season.

“We lose only one senior, so I am very excited about this program,” she said.

After defeating Selkirk, Almira/Coulee-Hartline went on to beat Valley Christian. ACH lost to Odessa-Harrington for the District 7 1B tournament championship.

Both Odessa-Harrington and Almira/Coulee-Hartline will go to the state tournament Nov. 14-15 in Yakima.

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Cusick loses two district matches

Rangers end season with crossover loss

BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

REPUBLIC – The Cusick Panthers volleyball team finished the year with two tough losses in the District 7 1B tournament Thursday, Nov. 6 at Republic. The losses to Odessa-Harrington and Wellpinit ended the Panthers’ season.

“They were some very tough losses and not how we would have liked to end our season,” Cusick coach Ashley Keogh said.

The Panthers lost to Odesssa-Harrington 25-21, 25-14, 25-22.

“We fought hard in the first and third sets and we had some really great rallies with O-H,” Keogh said. “Unfortunately we just weren’t able to get the important points we needed.”

Brianna Balcom had two kills and two blocks and an ace in that match. Alana Keogh also had two kills. Renee Driver had four assists and Renee Wynne had an ace.

Cusick took on Wellpinit

‘This season provided challenges for everyone but I think we learned a lot about being teammates and what it means to work together.’

Ashley Keogh

Panther Head Coach

after that, losing in four sets.

Cusick won the first set 26-

BY DESIREÉ HOOD OF THE MINER

COURTESY PHOTO|KELLY DRIVER

Kaleigh Driver, No. 1, far right, blocks a hit from Odessa-Harrington in the first game of the district volleyball playoffs held in Republic Thursday night. Also at the net is No. 3 BriAnna Balcom. Cusick lost in three sets. Odessa-Harrington went on to win the district tournament.

24, then lost 25-18, 25-21, 25-19.

“For the Wellpinit game we just weren’t mentally there,” Keogh said. “Wellpinit came out much stronger than when we played them earlier in the season and did well running their offense.”

Cassidy Hansen had three aces and five kills against Wellpinit.

Renee Wynne had five kills, Driver had 14 assists, Balcom had a block and Val Keogh had a block.

The Panthers ended the year with a 6-4 Northeast 1B League record, finishing third in the league.

Keogh said if the team improves in a couple key areas, they will be at the top of the league next year.

“I think a lot of what held us back, in this game and the entire season, is our mental toughness and ability to fight back even when we are down,” Keogh said candidly.

She said the team did learn from the season and plans to

come back stronger.

“This season provided challenges for everyone but I think we learned a lot about being teammates and what it means to work together,” she said.

After defeating Cusick, Odessa-Harrington went on to beat Republic and Almira/ Coulee-Hartline to win the District 7 1B tournament.

Odessa-Harrington and Almira/Coulee-Hartline will go to the state tournament Nov. 14-15 in Yakima.

Upland bird seasons still going strong BOISE – While many big game seasons are winding down, many upland bird hunters are finding good populations of game birds as many seasons continue. Upland bird seasons open include: • California and bobwhite quail through Jan. 31 in northern and southwestern Idaho. Closed in eastern Idaho.

• Chukar and gray partridge through Jan. 31.

• Pheasants through Dec. 31 in Area

1 in northern Idaho and Area 3 in southwestern Idaho; through Nov. 30 in Area 2 in eastern Idaho.

• Forest grouse, which includes ruffed, spruce and dusky (blue) grouse, through Dec. 31 in most of Idaho; and through Jan. 31 in the Panhandle Region.

• The fall general turkey season runs through Dec. 15 in game management units 1, 2 (except Farragut State Park

and Farragut WMA) 3, 4, 4A, 5 and 6 in northern Idaho, and through Dec. 31 in units 8, 8A, 10A, 11, 11A, 13, 14, 15, 16 and 18 on private lands only. For the purpose of this hunt, private lands do not include corporate timberlands.

Hunters can find upland bird hunting rules in the seasons and rules brochure at license vendors, Fish and Game offices and on the department’s website at www.fishandgame.idaho.gov.

GAME: Key issues addressed; animal relationships FROM PAGE 1B

proposed by the public during the initial 30-day comment period and during a public hearing held Aug. 8 by the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission. Key issues addressed by

those changes include predator/prey relationships, deer and elk predation, and wolf, cougar and bear management, he said.

“These changes were significant enough that we wanted to give the public another chance to comment on

the plan before we recommend it to the commission,” Ware said.

The commission, a citizen panel appointed by the governor to set policy for WDFW, is scheduled to consider adoption of the plan during a public meeting in December.

S P O RT S S C O R E B O A R D FOOTBALL FRIDAY, NOV. 7 Entiat (4-2, 3-1) Cusick (9-1, 4-1)

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VOLLEYBALL TUESDAY, NOV. 4 Riverside d. Newport Riverside (7-10, 5-9) Newport (8-8, 8-6)

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Wellpinit d. Cusick Wellpinit (6-9, 5-6) Cusick (4-8, 3-4)

25 25 21 14

24 26

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25 22

25 18

25 25 21 19

Almira/Coulee-Hartline d. Selkirk Selkirk (3-10, 3-6) 8 Almira/Coulee-Hartline (16-1, 14-1) 25

15 11 25 25

Scoring Kills-Ellsworth (Sel) 1, Hunt (ACH) 9.

Assists-B. Oliver (ACH) 14.

Aces-Ellsworth (Sel) 2, Rockett (ACH) 3.

Digs-Warren (Sel) 4, Rockett (ACH) 5.

Blocks-Ellsworth (Sel) 2, Hunt (ACH) 1.

Curlew d. Selkirk Curlew (8-6, 7-4) Selkirk (3-10, 3-6)

21 25

23 25 25 17 25 21 20 15

Scoring Kills-Fanning (Cur) 21, Ellsworth (Sel) 10.

Assists-H. Gibson (Cur) 19, McGeorge (Sel) 13.

Aces-H. Gibson, Fanning (Cur) 3, Warren (Sel) 1.

Digs-L. Gibson (Cur) 9, Cronoble (Sel) 6.

Blocks-Fanning (Cur) 2, Ellsworth (Sel) 1.

BOWLING

Scoring Kills-S. Spray (Riv) 8, Stratton (New) 16.

Assists-A. Spray (Riv) 11, Vaughn (New) 32.

Aces-S. Spray, A Spray (Riv) 4, Vaughn (New) 4.

Digs-Hunt (Riv) 12, Stratton (New) 18.

Blocks-Pace, S. Spray, Winkler (Riv) 1, Stratton (New) 4.

THURSDAY, NOV. 5 Odessa-Harrington d. Cusick Odessa-Harrington (13-3, 5-3) Cusick (4-8, 3-4)

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WEDNESDAY, NOV. 5 Lucky Ladies Team Morning Glories Golden Girls Country Lane Sparklers North Country Clothing Shop Country Lane State Line Girls

Won Lost 23 17 23 17 22 18 18.5 21.5 17.5 22.5 16 24

High scratch game: Barb Mix 177. High handicap game: Barb Mix 241. High scratch series: Laura O’Brien 475. High handicap series: Laura O’Brien 619. High team scratch game: Country Lane Sparklers 596. High team handicap game: Country Lane Sparklers 795. High team scratch series: Country Lane Sparklers 1,643. High team handicap series: Golden Girls 2,266.

Converted splits: Gina Green 3-10, Lennie Miller 3-10, Darlene Dinwoodie 3-10, 5-10, Esther Wilkinson 4-5, 3-10, Frances Deis 4-7-10, Carol Becks 5-7, 2-7, Pat Shields 5-10.

Wednesday Night Loopers Team McCroskey Defense Treasurers A-Z Club Rio Pend Oreille Marine McCroskey Atty @ Law Woodwise

Won 162.5 160 132.5 131 126 113

Lost 112.5 115 142.5 144 149 162

High scratch game: Steve Hastings 224. High handicap game: Adam Hastings 253. High scratch series: Jeff Huling 597. High handicap series: Adam Hastings 700. High team scratch game: McCroskey Atty @ Law 948. High handicap

game: McCroskey Atty @ Law 1,068. High team scratch series: McCroskey Atty @ Law 2,708. High handicap series: McCroskey Atty @ Law 3,068.

Converted splits: Jim Goss 6-7-10.

THURSDAY, NOV. 6 Thursday Niters Team Diesel Dawgs Wanna Bee’s Enforcers Northwest Renovations Plain Nasty’s Wilkinson Rentals

Won 24 23 22 20 17 14

Lost 16 17 18 20 23 26

High scratch game: Duane Jones 279, Sara Goss 214.

High handicap game: Duane Jones 293, Sharon Smith 285.

High scratch series: Duane Jones 676, Diana Hilden 540. High handicap series: Gordon Batsch 738, Sharon Smith 728. High team scratch game: Diesel Dawgs 776. High handicap game: Wanna Bee’s 904. High team scratch series: Diesel Dawgs 2,135. High handicap series: Wanna Bee’s 2,601.

FRIDAY, NOV. 7 Friday Night Leftovers Team Timber Room King Pin Pooch Parlor Party of Four EZ-Rider Gutter Gang O.K. Lanes Stoney Rollers Weber Enterprises Cusick Tavern “Four” Under Par Knight Realty

Won 34 26 26 23 22 21.5 20.5 19.5 16.5 15 8 8

Lost 6 14 14 17 18 18.5 19.5 20.5 23.5 25 32 32

High scratch games: Jeff Goss 221, Jen Hudson 222. High handicap games: Allen Hilzer 255, Diana Hilden 251. High scratch series: Jim Hudson 604, Jen Hudson 549. High handicap series: Gordon Batsch 699, Sharon Reed 667.

Converted splits: Pat Shields 5-6, Jim Loveridge 2-8-7, Aaron Knight 2-4-10, Phil Benzo 3-10, Brian Hilzer 2-7.

IONE – The Selkirk Rangers battled the Pateros Billygoats to a 62-29 loss, Friday, Nov. 7, in a 1B crossover game in Odessa.

Pateros opened the game with a 97-yard interception return for a touchdown, setting the momentum for the Billygoats and they never let up.

“This loss did end the season,” Selkirk Head Coach Kelly Cain said. “We played tough offensively for a half, trading touchdowns and kept us in the game. We weren’t able to maintain in the second half though.”

The Rangers went into half time down 42-29, and with no scoring for the Rangers in the second half, the Billygoat momentum was in full swing.

Dominic Cain, a senior, was 21 for 36 for 325 yards and four touchdowns in his final high school game as quarterback. He also led the team on rushing with eight carries for 91 yards.

Jacob Couch, a sophomore, had 10 catches for 199 yards and two touchdowns. Stephen Avey, a junior, had two receptions for 36 yards and one touchdown. Damon Volquardsen, a junior, had one catch for 24 yards and one touchdown.

Senior David Cronoble had six catches for 65 yards.

Coach Cain said the two seniors, Cain and Cronoble, would be missed next year.

“Both players will be missed for both their production and leadership,” Coach Cain said.

Overall, Cain said the season was a success, even if it ended too soon.

“It’s always tough when you end your season, but I really enjoyed coaching this group of players,” Cain said. “They have been a lot of fun to work with.”

State playoff games for Friday and Saturday, Nov. 7-8, include Quilcene at Twin Valley, Pateros at Neah Bay, Lopez at Evergreen Lutheran, Lummi Nation at Lyle-Wishram, Pomeroy at Republic, Garfield-Palouse at Odessa-Harrington and Entiat at Liberty Christian.

IDFG: Biological samples collected by fish and game FROM PAGE 1B

the reports is critical to the season setting process that will begin soon.

Harvest reports may be submitted by phone (1-877268-9365, or 1-800-8243729); or on-line at the IDFG website, fishandgame.idaho. gov. Reporting is required either 10 days after a deer, elk or pronghorn is harvested; or, 10 days following the end of the last season for which a tag is valid.

The report is called a “Mandatory Hunter Report” because all hunters must report, even if they did not harvest an animal. Hunters cannot purchase a tag the following year until they complete a report for the prior year. However, IDFG would prefer to receive the data in the very near future.

Information collected when hunters purchase big game tags next fall is included in final harvest numbers, but is not available for the important season setting process.

Prior to 2010, hunters had the option of completing paper reports that could be mailed in or dropped off at an IDFG office. Very few hunters were using that option and when they did, each had to be entered manually in Boise. Due to the associated costs and the low number of hunters using that process, that option was discontinued.

Tag purchasers will receive a bulk-mail post card reminding them to report.

In most parts of the state, the seasons have concluded when the cards are sent.

With seasons in the Panhandle running later than most of the state, many hunters here receive reminders before seasons end.

Bulk mail is an inexpensive way to send reminders to hunters. When using bulk mail, it is cheaper to send reminders to all tag holders, rather than to pull out the cards for those who have already reported. So if you receive a card but have already reported, please recognize the economics of the process.

Hunters who do not report by 10 days following the close of the season will receive a phone call. The caller will ask the same ques-

tions that are in the on-line report. Completion of the call will meet the mandatory report requirements.

The final hunter report statistics, combined with mid-winter aerial flight data, are used to develop proposed seasons for the following year. Public meetings are held in early March when hunters review and comment on the season proposals.

Harvested moose, sheep, mountain goats, cougars, bears, and wolves must be brought in to a fish and game office or check point so that biological samples and measurements can be taken for management purposes.

IDFG calls this process a “mandatory check.” During the mandatory check; cougar, bear and wolf hides are permanently tagged. These tags provide a paper trail to show where and when the animal was taken.

Idaho Fish and Game (IDFG) is encouraging everyone who purchased a deer, elk, or pronghorn tag to report the results of their big game hunts.

Bobcats and otters must also be checked in, and they are also tagged. Bobcats are tagged as a requirement of international trade laws. Otters are tagged because there is an annual regional quota and an annual individual quota on otter harvest.

Bighorn Sheep receive a permanent pin metal in one horn to document when and where the sheep was taken.

For deer, elk and antelope only the “mandatory hunter report” is required.

When you are cleaning guns and putting your hunting gear away, please take a moment to go on-line or phone in your hunting report so that your data can be included as IDFG sets season proposals for next year.

We appreciate your help in managing Idaho’s natural resources with you.

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Vaagen Brothers, Inc.

Drop your entries at the merchants listed below by 3 p.m. Monday, November 17th. A winner from each business will be announced in the November 19th issue of The Newport Miner & Gem State Miner. $10.00 Turkey value per winning entry.

See more entries on pages 2B and 6B

Drop off at The Newport Miner 421 S. Spokane, Newport (509) 684-5071

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Special Mobility Services

Treasures A to Z

Drop off at The Newport Miner 421 S. Spokane, Newport (509) 534-7171

Phone Name

317 S. Union, Newport (509) 447-0418

Oxarc, Inc.

Drop off at The Newport Miner 421 S. Spokane, Newport (208) 765-3311

Pioneer Insurance

301 S. Washington Ave, Newport (509) 447-5629

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Newport High School

Pro Automotive

1380 W. 5th St., Newport (509) 447-3167

40 High Street, Priest River (208) 448-0112

Seeber’s Pharmacy

Sadie Halstead Middle School

336 S. Washington, Newport (509) 447-2484

331 S Calispel Ave, Newport (509) 447-3167

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White Cross Pharmacy & Compounding

Stratton Elementary School

5453 Hwy 2, Priest River (208) 448-1633

Oldtown Hardware & Rental Center

1201 W. 5th St., Newport (509) 447-3167

62 E. Hwy 2, Newport (208) 437-5512

Rokstad Ford

Drop off at The Newport Miner 421 S. Spokane, Newport (208) 263-3127

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Pend Oreille Players 240 N. Union, Newport (509) 447-9900

Newport Appliance

Drop off at The Newport Miner 421 S. Spokane, Newport (509) 671-1075

Tiger Physical Therapy Orthopedic & Sports Rehab Center

NAPA Auto Parts

300 S. Union Ave, Newport (509) 447-4515

390351 Hwy 20, Ione (509) 442-2109

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Westside Pizza

325 S. Washington, Newport (509) 447-2200

Priest River Motors 6098 Hwy 2, Priest River (208) 448-0500

Bubble Boy Boutique, LLC

Safeway

121 W. Walnut, Newport (509) 447-4315

Drop off at The Newport Miner 421 S. Spokane, Newport (208) 627-3095

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Lifestyle

B R I E F LY Minnesota cuts the People’s Tree NEWPORT – An 88-foot white spruce is headed to Washington D.C. from Minnesota, where it will be lit up on the front lawn of the Capitol Building as a symbol of the American people for the holiday season.

The People’s Tree was cut from Cass Lake, Minn., in the Chippewa National Forest, Wednesday, Oct. 29.

The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree will stop at more than 30 cities and towns as it travels from Minnesota and the Midwest before arriving in Washington D.C. Pend Oreille County had the honor of providing the People’s Tree last holiday season. The Colville National Forest and the Newport/Sullivan Lake Ranger District provided an 88-foot Engelmann Spruce for the 2013 Christmas season. Newport hosted festivities, Nov. 1, when the tree was carefully cut down and driven through town for thousands of area residents to see, touch, feel and smell before starting the long journey across the country.

Live music at Hospitality House NEWPORT – Listen to live music at the Hospitality House in Newport Friday, Nov. 14, from 7-9 p.m.

Skookum Creek Music Company will perform.

Donations will be accepted at the door. Bring a snack for intermission.

The Hospitality House is located at 216 S. Washington.

Chili cook off sent for Priest River PRIEST RIVER – The Priest River Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual chili cook off Saturday, Nov. 15, from 2-4 p.m. at the intersection of Main and High Streets in downtown Priest River.

Registration is $15, which must be paid when turning in the registration form. Themed teams and tables are highly encouraged. For more information and entry forms, call the chamber at 208-4482721 or email prchamber@conceptcable.com.

Volunteers wanted for Tree of Angels NEWPORT – Those interested in volunteering to help with organizing the Tree of Angles, formerly known as the Sharing Tree, this Christmas season should contact Karen or Nichole at Mountain West Bank in Newport, 208-415-5539. The bank took over organization of the Sharing Tree last year.

Christmas trees are set up around town with tags listing a child’s age and what they want or need for Christmas. Members of the public fill the tags and return the gifts to the bank where they are dispersed to the child’s family.

COURTESY PHOTO|CHRISTINA HAYNES

Christina Haynes used die on silk to create this colorful floral picture. She paints dies on silk and glazed tile, as well as working with oils and watercolors. She will showcase her work at Pend Oreille Valley Network during the Art Walk, Thursday, Nov. 13 from 6-9 p.m. in Newport.

Artists bring passion, painting to Art Walk

BY DESIREÉ HOOD OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – About 17 local artists will showcase their work during the first Art Walk, Thursday, Nov. 13 from 6-9 p.m. in downtown Newport, hosted by the Evergreen Art Association. The event is free to attend.

Two of the artists, Christina Haynes and Micki Murdoch will bring an array of talents to the event, including alcohol ink tiles and a passion for fairies.

Alcohol ink on tile consists of 91 percent rubbing alcohol that is put on a glazed tile, Haynes said.

“It helps you loosen up and let the picture define itself,” Haynes said.

Haynes is a painter, working with oils and watercolors, but tile painting takes a shape of its own, she said.

Haynes has lived in Oldtown for 14 years, moving to the area after being an interior designer in Sacramento, Calif. She got involved with Create Arts Center shortly after arriving in the area and said there are artists of all kinds coming out of the woodwork.

“Some people say they just come out of the hills,” Haynes said.

Haynes will showcase her work at Pend Oreille Valley Network (POVN) during the event.

Murdoch lives in the woods with her husband in the south part of Pend Oreille County and enjoys the scenery and lifestyle she leads.

“I wouldn’t have it any other way,” Murdoch said.

She is a watercolor artist who is “passionate” about

COURTESY PHOTO|MICKI MURDOCH

Micki Murdoch is a watercolor artist who has a passion for painting fairies. Murdoch will showcase her work at North Country Clothing during the Art Walk, Thursday, Nov. 13 from 6-9 p.m. in Newport.

painting.

“My passion is fairies,” Murdoch said.

From Moses Lake, she returned to Washington state in 1975 and moved to Newport in 1999.

Murdoch will be showcasing her watercolors at North Country Clothing during the event.

The other artists will show their work including paintings, die work with different materials and photography. Pend Oreille Valley Network (POVN) is hosting Haynes; Ellen Bartel and her oils; and Shirley Hendershott, also an oil painter.

North Country Clothing is hosted photographer Lois Robinson, oil painter Valerie Woelk and Murdoch. Fleur de Lis Home and Floral is hosting oil painter Peggy Compton, glass artist Randy Haa and Maudelle Carlson, a watercolor and mixed media artist. My Sisters’ Cottage is hosting oil painter Edena Yeager and Robert Karr, a watercolor and oil painter. Owen’s Grocery and Deli is hosting Loyce Akers and her photography, pastel, oil and watercolor paintings; Diane Metzger and her oils and watercolors; Jan Gleason, an oil and

Spay, neuter clinic for low-income pet owners NEWPORT – The Pawsitive Outreach Spay/Neuter Alliance (POSNA), in partnership with the Spokane Humane Society, is sponsoring a spay/neuter clinic for low-income pet owners, Wednesday, Nov. 19.

The cost is $25 to spay or neuter any cat, with additional charges if the cat is in heat.

Limited space is available for dogs. Prices for dogs start at $40 for small males.

To book an appointment, call Cindy at 509-671-1427. Organizers said spaces fill up fast. Transportation to and from the clinic is provided.

POSNA has been working for years to reduce the unwanted pet population in the area.

Nearly 1,000 animals will be spayed/neutered through the program by the end of the year.

Volunteers and donations are needed, including carriers, bedding, good quality food and litter for the rescued animals in POSNA’s care, as well as animals in need in the community.

Monetary donations can be made at Mountain West Bank in Newport. To donate or volunteer, call Cindy at 509-671-1427 or Tammy at 509-944-5525.

watercolor painter; and oil painter Channin Manus.

Mike Moudy will provide music at The Gallery, Heartbreak Pass with Bonnie Bliss and Stan Hall will be at North Country Clothing, and Tommy G on the guitar will play at Fleur de Lis. For more information, call 509-671-1539.

CALVARY CHAPEL NEWPORT

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

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

John 6:35

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

Morning Worship ~ 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday: Youth ~7:00 p.m.

Pastor Mitch McGhee 447-3265

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

Family Night, Wednesday ~ 7 p.m.

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

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

509-671-3436

CHURCH OF FAITH

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

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

Wed. - Bible Study 6 p.m.

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

SPRING VALLEY MENNONITE CHURCH

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

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Christmas celebrations at Create NEWPORT – Christmas celebrations and Art After School fill the month of November at Create with many different events for people of all ages to enjoy.

Create Art Center is hosting Christmas Around the World, Saturday, Nov. 15 at 2 p.m. Tickets cost $25, with major credit cards accepted.

Tickets must be pre-purchased to have an accurate food count.

The event includes a concert by Dorene Greg, a performer for more than 50 years. Loyce Akers, Create office manager, said Greg used to perform with Gene Autry.

There will be a mix of music performed during the event, including Christmas music.

“She puts on a really good show,” Akers said.

There will be desserts served from many different countries, representing the different heritages of the Create volunteers, Akers said.

Wine will be paired with each dessert.

Art After School continues at Create, Thursday afternoons at 3 p.m. The students will make pinecone turkeys, Thursday, Nov. 13 and fall tree pins Nov. 20. Classes are $5 and available by preregistration only. Snacks will be provided.

A Driftwood Sculpture Workshop will be offered Sunday, Nov. 16 at 1 p.m.

Artists will develop and refine the natural shapes and designs of found wood into works of art. The class costs $40 and attendees are asked to bring a piece of wood 6-18 inches long, a plastic handle knife with half inch round carving blade, cloth-backed sandpaper and an old bath towel. Starter kits can be purchased for $11.

A Santa making class will be offered Sunday, Nov. 23 at 10 a.m. The class cost is $40.

Dancing at Create consists of weekly classes. Miss Patty’s Dance Experience continues on Mondays. Ballet, jazz and tap will be taught to children ages 3-5 at 2:30 p.m. and ages 6-8 at 3:30 p.m. Youth ballroom dancing for children up to 17 is at 5:30 p.m.

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

Church School 10:00 a.m.

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

Community Church Directory 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. - 5p.m.

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

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

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS

Newport Church - Corner of Lilac Lane & Hwy. 20 North Head Elder Gilbert Navarro (509) 447-4755 Sat. Morning Services Sabbath School 9:30 • Worship 11:00 NACS THRIFT SHOP (509) 447-3488 PO Valley Church School (208) 437-2638

AMERICAN LUTHERAN CHURCH E.L.C.A.

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

For more information, email Patty at peprmyntpatty@ aol.com. The cost is $35 per month with no registration fee.

Jessa’s Creative Dance will be offered on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 4-5 p.m.

The class teaches a blend of hip-hop, jazz, lyrical and funk dancing. Classes are for boys and girls ages 10 and up. The cost is $8 per week or $30 per month.

Glenn and Patty Braunstein will teach dance classes on Wednesdays from 5:306:15 p.m. The cost is $35 per person per month or $60 for two months.

Anne Chamberlain will teach swing and ballroom classes on Fridays at 5:30 p.m. The class is by pre-registration only. Call 208-4482601 for more information.

Feel good with Nia, led by Black Belt instructor Laurana, will run on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9-10 a.m. and on Sundays from 10-11 a.m. The cost is $10 per class or $50 per month for unlimited classes. For more information, call 509-671-7207.

Shirley Bird Wright will teach the basics and beyond of watercolor painting, Friday, Nov. 21 at 10 a.m. The class is for beginners and advanced painters. She provides hands-on work and one-onone advice. Painters need brushes, paint and Arches Watercolor 140 pound paper.

The cost is $35 to attend.

Barry Dumaw is offering oil painting classes on Tuesdays during November from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The cost is $35 per person and basic painting supplies are needed.

Dumaw has won many awards, including the winner of the 2014 Lavender Festival Poster contest and his work has been featured in the magazine “Sporting Classics.”

Open painting is offered every Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The group is for beginners and advanced painters.

Create is looking for new board members and is in need of monetary donations.

If interested, call Create at 509-447-9277.

NEWPORT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

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

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

NEW TESTAMENT CHURCH

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

HOUSE OF THE LORD

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

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

Jeff & Robie Ecklund, Pastors • 437-2032 www.houseofthelordchurch.com

NEWPORT SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH

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

Evening Worship 6:30 p.m.

Bible Study Weds. 6:30 p.m.

BAHÁ’Í FAITH OF NEWPORT

“The aim of this Wronged One in sustaining woes and tribulations, in revealing the Holy Verses and in demonstrating proofs hath been naught but to quench the flame of hate and enmity, that the horizon of the hearts of men may be illumined with the light of concord and attain real peace and tranquility.” Bahá ’u’ lláh Please call 509-550-2035 for the next scheduled devotional. Wonderful resources can be found at www.bahai.us and www.bahai.org

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North county affected by income census Priest River native new VP at STCU

BY DESIREÉ HOOD OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – North Pend Oreille County towns are concerned with the way the income survey was completed through the American Community Survey Data because it has made them ineligible for some important grants. The problem is that the survey only requires 2 percent of the population which in a small town isn’t accurate.

This survey is used to determine the eligibility of grants, including the Community Development Block Grant.

“These grants were created for communities like this and now they are being excluded,” said Economic Development Council Director Jamie Wyrobek.

Wyrobek said the requirements of the survey changed from a long form that required 20 percent returned to survey data, which required a 2 percent return rate.

“The problem with this low sample size is that it is not representative of the community as a whole,” Wyrobek said. “If you choose the wrong two people in a town of 100 people, the numbers are greatly skewed, as is the case with Cusick, Ione, Meta-

line and Metaline Falls.”

The survey has made each of the towns ineligible for grants, such as the block grant, because the annual income is above the average of $53,000-55,000, Wyrobek said.

“Ione is actually the worst off,” Wyrobek said, adding their income shows $55,000, Metaline shows $53,000 and Metaline Falls shows $33,000.

The block grant is for cities and towns with less than 50,000 in population and counties less than 200,000 in population. The grant focuses on activities that would benefit low and moderate incomes, which the government defines as 80 percent of the county median income.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the median income for the county is $37,582 for household income in 2014.

The state median household income is $59,374.

Wyrobek said there is a way to challenge the survey but the costs start at about $6,000 per town. This involves a third party or the town to do their own survey but they would need an 80 percent return rate to overturn the previous survey. This would make the towns eligible for

the block grant, but not for other grant options.

“It is near impossible to get an 80 percent participation rate on any survey, let alone in an area with

‘These grants were created for communities like this and now they are being excluded.’

Jamie Wyrobek

Economic Development Council Director

high poverty and high distrust of government,” Wyrobek said.

“Clearly this system is flawed and these towns will be denied accessing any additional funding for key infrastructure that is needed.”

Wyrobek said Newport is not affected by this survey as the 2 percent was reflective enough people to give an accurate representation of the residents.

Pend Oreille County has 12,896 residents in 2014, a decrease from 13,001 in 2010, according to the United States Census Bureau.

SPOKANE – Priest River native Keith Connolly is Spokane Teachers Credit Union’s new vice president of retail service delivery.

In his role with STCU, the largest credit union in the region, Connolly is responsible for overseeing the credit union’s branch locations and developing operational strategies. In addition, he will be creating business longterm plans and looking for opportunities to increase the STCU’s visibility throughout the Inland Northwest.

With nearly a decade of experience in credit unions, Connolly was hired for his vision and commitment to the credit union difference, STCU CEO Tom Johnson said.

A Priest River native and Spokane resident, Connolly is active in a variety of community organizations, including Relay for Life. He has served as board member for several chambers of commerce in Eastern Washington and North Idaho.

Connolly holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration, focusing on entrepreneurship management from Boise State University.

Connolly holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration, from Boise State University.

He currently is working toward a master’s in business administration at Whitworth University. Founded by educators in 1934, STCU is a member-owned, not-for-profit cooperative with 130,000 members and more than $1.9 billion in total assets. STCU has 17 branch locations, with plans to open a 18th in early 2015, the Crossroads Branch in Coeur d’Alene.

Laclede Convenience Store & Deli

Drop off at The Newport Miner 421 S. Spokane, Newport (208) 263-3892

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North Idaho College

Drop off at The Newport Miner 421 S. Spokane, Newport (208) 769-3315

Drop your entries at the merchants listed below by 3 p.m. Monday, November 17th.

A winner from each business will be announced in the November 19th issue of The Newport Miner & Gem State Miner. $10.00 Turkey value per winning entry.

See more entries on pages 2B and 4B

Owen Grocery & Deli 337 S. Washington Ave., Newport (509) 447-3225

Idaho Granite Works

Drop off at The Newport Miner 421 S. Spokane, Newport (208) 263-1884

Petticoat Junction

201 N. Washington Ave., Newport (208) 818-3403

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Bueno Vista Inc.

Drop off at The Newport Miner 421 S. Spokane, Newport (509) 684-4539

Mitchell’s Harvest Foods 5573 W. Albeni Hwy 2, Priest River (208) 448-1421

Fleur de Lis Floral & Home

Usk General Store 111 5th St., Usk (509) 445-1294

125 N. Washington Ave., Newport (509) 447-4416

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Northern Lakes Dock & Barge

Concept Cable

412 S. Union Ave., Newport (208) 437-4544

Drop off at The Newport Miner 421 S. Spokane, Newport (208) 428-0505

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Linda Anderson Vosahlo

Joshua Paul Lowell

ELK

SUMMERSET, S.D.

Linda Anderson Vosahlo of Elk passed away Oct. 17, at her home, with her family by her side. She was 67, and had been battling a recent illness.

Her first love was always nursing. She recently retired from Newport Hospital after 45 years of service. It didn’t matter if she worked on a human or farm animal, she was diligent, hardworking and always loving. Her other passions included gardening, fishing, camping, farming and huckleberry picking.

Her long time illness kept her sidelined for much of the last year but her hopes were high.

Ms. Vosahlo is survived by brothers Leo, Jim, Dave and John; sisters Diane and Kricket; daughter Ronda; grandsons Cheyne and Connor; and great-grandson Cord. She passed away before seeing the greatgrandson that Ashley will carry until April. Multiple aunts, uncles, cousins, and a multitude of friends created a wonderful world for her.

A dessert memorial will be held Saturday, Nov. 15, from noon until 4 p.m. at the South Pend Oreille Fire Station, No. 35, 4200 Allen Road, Camden, an open invitation to everyone that wishes to share stories, good times, laughter and lies.

Bring a dessert to share.

Coffee and juice will be supplied. Questions can be directed to Ronda Vosahlo Anderson at 509-688-3708.

Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home in Newport is in charge of arrangements.

Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at www.sherman-knapp.com.

Joshua Paul Lowell passed away Nov. 8, near his home in Summerset, S.D., from injuries suffered Lowell in a motorcycle accident. He was 37.

Born, April 19,1977, to John and Tammie Lowell, he grew up at Priest Lake with his two older brothers, David and Matthew. He graduated from Central Valley High School in Spokane.

He married his true love and best friend Anicia Lapp in August 1999.

Mr. Lowell joined the U.S. Air Force and proudly served 16 years. During this time he and his wife had two beautiful children while stationed at Hurlburt Field Air Force Base in Florida.

After seven years they moved to Oklahoma City and spent nine wonderful years at Tinker AFB raising a family and serving his country. He acquired many friends that soon became family. During his time in the service he deployed multiple times at the military’s order and did so with no regret or thought of himself.

He then took his last duty station at Ellsworth AFB, South Dakota.

Mr. Lowell was an avid animal lover having four dogs, Athena (Mastiff), Davinci (St Bernard), Thunder and Lighting (dachshunds), two turtles, Flash and Rocky, and one water dragon. To Mr. Lowell, his pets were treated as family.

He loved to draw any kind of pictures and sketches that he transformed into the most beautiful pieces of art for his family. He was extremely talented and diverse in so many ways. He loved the outdoors and took his family out hiking and exploring new places, teaching his children what the world has to offer.

He lived a life for others to follow and will be forever missed by his family and friends.

The hole that is left in everyone’s life with Mr. Lowell’s passing may never be filled but the love he had for his family will carry on for all his loved ones to remember, his family said. Truly he led a life well lived for all to admire.

He is survived by his wife Anicia and two children Austin and Izabelle; his father John Lowell, mother Tammie McConkey (and Dennis); brothers David (and Crystal) and Matthew (and Vicki) Lowell and nephews Michael, Luke and Jakob.

Viewing will be held Friday, Nov. 14 from 1-6 p.m. at the Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home in Priest River, 43 Wisconsin St. All family and friends are welcome to attend.

A full military service will be held Saturday, Nov. 15 at 11 a.m. at the Evergreen Cemetery in Priest River.

Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home in Priest River is in charge of arrangements.

Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at www.sherman-knapp.com.

John Robert Elliott NEWPORT

John Robert Elliott passed away Nov. 3, in his home in Newport. He was 80 years old.

Mr. Elliott was born July 29, 1934, in Spokane. He grew up in his family home in Spokane and attended Rogers High School. He was in the Navel Reserves when he was drafted into the U.S. Army.

Mr. Elliott raised his children in the same family home in Hillyard.

He was a life member of the National Rifle Association, a community representative for the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Pend Oreille County Chapter, a member of the Transportation, Communication International Union, Eagles 3343, and an active member in the American Legion Post 217.

He enjoyed fishing, hunting and raising many dogs and rabbits.

Mr. Elliott is survived by his brothers Tim and Frank Elliott; daughters Susan Elliott and Shelli Hacker; son Stacy Elliott; grandchildren Cayla Plybon, Daja Prickett, Jason Kettenton, Cameron Kohn and Skyler Lambert; great-grandchildren Haden, Jahteya, Leighlend, Ajahd and Jordae; and many more family and friends.

Service will be held at the Newport Cemetery Nov. 14 at 1 p.m.

Arnold new chief for Fire District 6 NEWPORT – Alex Arnold started his job as fire chief of Pend Oreille Fire District 6 Nov. 1.

The district serves the east side of the Pend Oreille River in the Pioneer Park-Skookum areas.

Fire District 6 will hold their budget hearing Monday, Nov. 17 at 7 p.m. at the district office at 7525 LeClerc Road South.

Fire District 6 commissioners will hold a strategic planning meeting Saturday, Nov. 12 at the district office. The meeting will start at 9 a.m.

District commissioners were scheduled to attend a training meeting and meet and greet for the commissioner with Fire District 4 commissioners Wednesday, Nov. 12 at station 41 in Dalkena. The meeting will start at 5 p.m.

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P O L I C E R E P O RT S 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.

39, of Newport was arrested on a Department of Corrections detainer.

PEND OREILLE COUNTY

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Phay Rd., respondent believes items are missing from her closet.

MONDAY, NOV. 3 MALICIOUS MISCHIEF: Hwy. 2, report of shed broken into with no items missing.

THREATENING: Westside Calispel, report of threatening via text message.

ARREST: Harworth Rd., Patricia K. Bailey, 53, was arrested for fourth degree assault domestic violence.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 5 TRANSPORT: S. Garden Ave., Newport, transporting three inmates to Spokane Corrections, returning with one.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Deer Valley Rd., subject in hooded sweatshirt seen running from property.

DRUGS: Monumental Way, Cusick, report of drugs.

THEFT: Hwy. 2, report of numerous items missing off property overnight.

DRUGS: Monumental Way, Cusick, report of a drug investigation.

BOOK AND RELEASE: S. Garden Ave., Newport, Travis Lee Russell, 40, of Chattaroy was booked and released for third degree theft.

ARREST: Camas Flat Rd., William A. Bowman, 20, of Cusick was arrested on warrants.

license.

ARREST: Erin Renae Fredrick, 26, of Spokane was arrested on a Department of Corrections detainer.

FRIDAY, NOV. 7 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VERBAL: W. 5th St., Newport SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Fertile Valley Rd., report that mail delivery carrier is being followed by a suspicious vehicle.

TRESPASSING: W. 7th St., complainant states known male is yelling and knocking on door.

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: W. 5th St., report of suspicious vehicle.

ARREST: Hwy. 20, Agustin Q. Villegas, 45, of Newport was arrested for forth degree assault domestic violence.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: W. 1st St., report of three young men with brass knuckles and knifes in park.

ACCIDENT: Scotia Rd., report that vehicle hit black ice and driver complaining of leg pain.

ASSAULT: W. Walnut St., Newport, report of 20-year-old assaulted, bleeding from mouth.

WEST BONNER COUNTY

THEFT: Chain Lakes Drive

THEFT: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, reported theft of tip jar.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Stanley Ct., report that complainant’s mail was taken out and thrown around and torn.

ARREST: Patricia Kay Bailey, 53, of Newport was arrested for fourth degree assault domestic violence.

TUESDAY, NOV. 4 PROBATION VIOLATION: S. Washington Ave., Newport DECEASED PERSON: Sullivan Lake Rd., report of elderly female deceased in residence.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VERBAL: Skookum Creek Rd. DISTURBANCE: Newport, report of male and female yelling.

ACCIDENT: Hwy. 2, report that truck rolled into parked van.

FIRE: Northshore Diamond Lake, report of structure fire.

ANIMAL BITE: W. Pine St., Newport, report of 26-year-old dog bite victim.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Kings Lake Rd., respondent heard two explosions or possible gunshots and can see headlights.

ARREST: Michael Glenn Thorne,

THURSDAY, NOV. 6 BURGLARY: Hwy. 2, report of shed and residence broken into overnight.

TRANSPORT: Transport to Airway Heights Court.

JUVENILE PROBLEM: W. 5th St., Newport ARREST: S. Garden Ave., Newport, Brent C. Campbell, 46, of Newport was arrested on a local warrant.

JUVENILE PROBLEM: W. 5th St., Newport ARREST: Hwy. 20, Clinton B. Williams, 36, of Spokane was arrested for driving with a suspended license.

ERRATIC DRIVER: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, erratic driver in parking garage reported.

COURT COMMITMENT: S. Garden Ave., Newport, Nicholas Michael Sjostrom, 28, of Priest River was booked and released for criminal solicitation.

ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 20, report of BMW traveling at extreme high rate of speed.

BOOK AND RELEASE: Marcus Brian Congdon, 34, of Oldtown was booked and released for driving with a suspended

TRAFFIC HAZARD: Hwy. 20, report that tree fell over roadway blocking both lanes.

ACCIDENT: Hwy. 211, report that 20-year-old female wrecked on motorcycle.

ARREST: N. Fea Ave., Newport, Robert J. Kelly, 20, of Newport was arrested on a warrant.

ARREST: Earl Wade Wilkerson, 51, of Deer Park was arrested for driving with a suspended license, driving under the influence and driving without the required ignition interlock.

VIOLATION OF PROTECTION ORDER: Fertile Valley Rd., violation of order via text message reported.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: Quail Loop, Newport, report of male hitting female.

THREATENING: N. Central Ave., complainant reports being threatened by known subject.

THEFT: Harworth Rd., report that person in a red Ford F250 took a children slow sign.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE: Box Canyon Rd., report of suspicious circumstance.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Hwy. 2, report that complainant can see green backpack on side of highway.

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: W. Kelly Drive, report of suspicious SUV parked in area.

ASSAULT: S. Garden Ave., Newport, report of assault in corrections.

CUSTODIAL INTERFERENCE: Jared Rd., report custodial interference.

CUSTODIAL INTERFERENCE: N. Fea Ave., Newport, complainant wanted violation of parenting plan documented.

ERRATIC DRIVER: W. Walnut St., Newport, report of vehicle exceeding speed limits and swerving all over roadway.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: W. 2nd St., check address for order violation.

TRESPASSING: McKenzie Rd., report of hunters trespassing on property.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON: S. 2nd Ave., report of male subject disturbing employee.

BOOK AND RELEASE: S. Garden Ave., Newport, Steven Brady Johnston, 21, of Spokane was booked and released for fourth degree assault.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PHYSICAL: 2nd Ave., juvenile arrested for DV physical.

Hwy. 2, report of male and female yelling at residence.

MONDAY, NOV. 3 ARREST: Bear Paw Rd., Priest River, Boobi S. Luedtke of Oldtown, was arrested for driving under the influence.

SATURDAY, NOV. 8

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: Hwy. 2, report of male and female yelling.

THEFT: Industrial Park Ave., Spirit Lake, report of a theft.

TUESDAY, NOV. 4 NO REPORTABLE INCIDENTS.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 5

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Bobier Rd. S., report of subject parked on side of road with a male cutting trees.

ARREST: Hwy. 20, Dale D. Tucker, 36, was arrested for fourth degree assault domestic violence.

VEHICLE THEFT: N. Loy Larson Rd., Coolin, report of an auto theft.

ANNOYING/HARASSING TELEPHONE CALL: E. Ockert St. S., Oldtown NON-INJURY ACCIDENT: Hwy. 2, Priest River

POSSIBLE DUI: Main St. ARREST: S. Washington Ave., Newport, Tasha L. Wert, 26, was arrested for fourth degree assault.

THURSDAY, NOV. 6

ARREST: Daniel Dean Plummer, 46, of Colville was arrested for obstructing a public servant, for a warrant, for driving without the required ignition interlock and driving with a suspended license.

SUNDAY, NOV. 9 ARREST: Larch Lane, Joey L. Schreurs, 46, of Ione was arrested for driving without a license.

HUNTING AND FISHING VIOLATIONS: Pineview Lane, Spirit Lake

FRIDAY, NOV. 7 ACCIDENT: LeClerc Rd., Oldtown THEFT: Main St., Priest River VEHICLE THEFT: Jasper Meadows Lane, Priest River, report of a stolen ATV. RECKLESS DRIVING: Dreamcatcher Lane, Spirit Lake

SATURDAY, NOV. 8

TRAFFIC OFFENSE: Riverbend Loop, report of ATVs speeding in area.

NO REPORTABLE INCIDENTS.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE: N. Warren Ave., Newport, report of suspicious circumstance.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE: Overlook Drive, report of loud explosion in area.

SUNDAY, NOV. 9 DOMESTIC DISPUTE: Hwy. 57, Priest River, deputies assisted Priest River Police with a domestic disturbance.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VERBAL:

PU BLIC M E ETI NGS WEDNESDAY, NOV. 12 PEND OREILLE CEMETERY NO. 1: 8:15 a.m. - E. 100 Circle Drive, Newport PEND OREILLE CONSERVATION DISTRICT BOARD: 9:30 a.m. Newport Post Office Building BONNER COUNTY DEMOCRATS: 6:30-8 p.m. - Panhandle Health, 322 Marion St., Sandpoint METALINE TOWN COUNCIL: 7 p.m. - Metaline Town Hall

MONDAY, NOV. 17 PEND OREILLE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS: 9 a.m. - Pend

Oreille County Courthouse PRIEST RIVER CITY COUNCIL: 6 p.m. - Priest River City Hall SELKIRK SCHOOL BOARD: 6 p.m. - Selkirk Middle/High School Music Room NEWPORT CITY COUNCIL: 6 p.m. - Newport City Hall PEND OREILLE FIRE DISTRICT NO. 8 BOARD: 7 p.m. - Fire Station at Spring Valley and Tweedie Roads

TUESDAY, NOV. 18 BONNER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS: 8:45 a.m. - Bonner County Administrative Building

PEND OREILLE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS: 9 a.m. - Pend Oreille County Courthouse PEND OREILLE PUD COMMISSIONERS: 10 a.m. - Newport PUD Offices

DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL: 8:30 a.m. - Cusick Community Center DIAMOND LAKE WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT BOARD: 10 a.m. - District Office

CUSICK SCHOOL BOARD: 3:30 p.m. - Cusick High School Library

PEND OREILLE COUNTY PARK BOARD: 2 p.m. - Cusick Community Center

PROPERTY RIGHTS COUNCIL: 6:30 p.m. - Bonner County Administration Building, Sandpoint

WEST BONNER COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD: 6 p.m. - District Office, Priest River

WEST PEND OREILLE FIRE DISTRICT BOARD: 6:30 p.m. - Fire Station on Highway 57

FIRE DISTRICT NO. 4 COMMISSIONERS: 6 p.m. - Dalkena Fire Station

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 19

IONE TOWN COUNCIL: 7 p.m. Clerk’s Office

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M O S T WA N T E D L I ST EDITOR’S NOTE: The following are descriptions of people currently wanted by the Pend Oreille County Sheriff’s Office and other law enforcement agencies. Any information about these suspects should be directed to the sheriff’s office by calling 509-447-3151. This is a regular section of The Miner. All information is provided by the sheriff’s office.

Lambert

Bill

Tony A. Lambert, 41, is wanted on two Pend Oreille County warrants for failure to appear on a summons on arraignment and driving while license suspended second.

He is 5 feet, 11 inches tall and weighs 160 pounds, with blue eyes and brown hair.

His last known address was in the Oldtown area. Extradition is Washington and Idaho.

abandoning a junk vehicle charge. He is 5 feet, 7 inches tall and weighs 135 pounds, with hazel eyes and brown hair. His last known address was in the Newport area.

Extradition is surrounding counties.

Autumn D. Gillock, 23, is wanted on one Pend Oreille County warrant for failure to appear on a no valid operator’s license charge. She is 5 feet, 2 inches tall and weighs 130 pounds, with blue eyes and blond hair. Her last known address was in the Newport area. Extradition is surround- Gillock ing counties.

Levasseur

Michel J. Bill, 34, is wanted on three Pend Oreille County warrants for failure to appear on charges of domestic violence fourth degree assault and violation of a protection order. He is 5 feet, 7 inches tall and weighs140 pounds, with brown eyes and brown hair. His last known address was in the Newport area. Extradition is Washington.

Nathan A. Levasseur, 28, is wanted on one Pend Oreille County warrant for failure to appear on an

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Pope installs new Bishop of Idaho BOISE – Pope Francis announced last week that he accepted the resignation of Bishop Michael P. Discoll, seventh Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Boise, and named Bishop Peter F. Christensen, of the Diocese of Superior, Wis., as Eighth Bishop of Boise. The Boise Diocese covers all Bishop of Idaho.

Christensen “I would like to thank the Holy Father Pope Francis, Archbishop Carlos Maria Vigano and all who made possible this opportunity to serve the church in Idaho. I am humbled by the Holy Father’s confidence in me, and pray that I may be worthy of his trust,” Bishop Christensen said at a press conference Nov. 4 at the Diocesan Pastoral Center.

“This is a wonderful and diverse state with beautiful mountains and

prairies, deserts, rivers and green valleys. Yet nothing reveals the love of God for this community more than the good works and faithfulness of His people. I look forward to seeing the beauty of creation through the holiness and love of Idaho Catholics, and hope that you see God’s love reflected in me in the same way,” he said.

Bishop Driscoll, who submitted his letter of resignation to the pope Aug. 8, when he turned 75 years old, applauded the pope’s choice for Idaho’s new bishop.

“I am thrilled with the selection of Bishop Christensen as the next Bishop of Boise. He is a man of energy and prayer and love for the church, and will find in Idaho a community of committed and faithful Catholics willing to serve and follow him in the years ahead. I am also very grateful to Pope Francis for granting my request for retirement,” Bishop

Driscoll said. “I have thoroughly enjoyed my time serving the people

‘I am humbled by the Holy Father’s confidence in me, and pray that I may be worthy of his trust.’

Bishop Peter F. Chrsitensen

To be installed as Bishop of Boise in December

and the Catholic Church of Idaho.”

Bishop Christensen will be installed as Bishop of Boise at a Mass Dec. 17 in St. John Cathedral.

Bishop Driscoll will continue to oversee the daily governance of the diocese until Bishop Christensen is installed.

Idaho’s education system shows improvement BOISE - More Idaho high school students are taking dual credit courses than ever before, and the state is making progress toward the goal that 60 percent of Idahoans ages 25-34 hold a post-secondary degree or certificate by 2020.

In its annual review of performance measures, the State Board of Education discussed performance on key benchmarks for public K-12 education and higher education.

The number of high school students enrolled in dual credit courses at an Idaho public higher education institution increased 70 percent from 2010 to 2014, while the number of credit hours attempted increased 60 percent in the same timeframe. The state did, however, experience a decrease in the go-on rate for the high school graduating class of 2013, which fell from 53 percent for the class of 2012 to 51 percent last year.

The review also focused on progress toward benchmarks for the state’s colleges and universities. Overall degree production at the postsecond-

‘While we are starting to see some progress in key indicators, Idaho still has a long way to go in achieving our education objectives.’

Emma Atchley

Board of Education President

ary institutions increased 30 percent from 2010 to 2013. This occurred despite the decrease in public funding for higher education during the

recession.

Additional key indicators showing improvement included an increase in the retention of students from year to year and an increase in degree production in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) programs.

“While we are starting to see some progress in key indicators, Idaho still has a long way to go in achieving our education objectives,” said Emma Atchley, Board President.

“The go-on rate for our high school graduates is not acceptable, and the Board is committed to increasing the number of students going on and completing a postsecondary program.”

On the plus side, Idaho has seen a 5 percent age point increase toward the 60 percent goal established by the Board in 2010. In 2014, 42 percent of Idahoans in that age range had degrees or certificates.

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High school seniors encouraged to participate in college application week BOISE – College Application Week, Nov. 10-14, provides encouragement and guidance for Idaho high school seniors in exploring higher education opportunities and completing a college application. “If Idaho is to develop the educated workforce needed for economic success, we need to significantly increase the number of students pursuing and completing a bachelor’s degree, associate’s degree, or a certificate program,”

‘If Idaho is to develop the educated workforce needed for economic success, we need to significantly increase the number of students pursuing and completing a bachelor’s degree, associate’s degree, or a certificate program.’

Dana Kelly

Student Affairs Program Manager for the State Board of Education

said Dana Kelly, Student Affairs Program Manager for the State Board of Education. “College Application Week is designed to provide students with resources and support to take the first step by applying to a school that offers the program they are interested in pursuing.”

Last year, the State Board selected 21 high schools to participate in a pilot program of College Application Week. This year, 43 high schools are participating in the program with site coordinators in those schools to assist seniors in completing and submitting at least one college application during the school day. Students may apply to any state college or university as well as private institutions they may be interested in attending.

Materials and information on College Application Week are available to all high schools in Idaho. More information is available at www.gotocollege.idaho.gov.

To learn more about the Idaho State Board of Education visit www.boardofed.idaho.gov.

Trees cause outages in county NEWPORT – The Pend Oreille Public Utility District had two outages, Monday-Tuesday, Nov. 10-11, both caused by trees falling on power lines. A tree fell on the line at the corner of Deer Valley and Coyote Trail about 10:30 p.m., causing about 50-100 customers to lose power. Josh Cox, system operator at the PUD, said most of the customers were restored in about an hour. About 10 residents were without power until about 4 a.m. on Tuesday. Cox said a tree also fell on a line north of Metaline Falls about 1 a.m. Tuesday. The number of residents affected by this outage is unknown, but Cox said the power was restored by 6 a.m.

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Technology Support Specialist The District is seeking a qualified individual to provide technology related support for IT systems. This position is responsible for end user desktop support, must be able to install and troubleshoot hardware, identify problems and provide solutions.

Qualified candidates will have education/ training equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field.

Such experience must include a working knowledge of a variety of operating systems and application software packages.

An employment application and detailed job description are available at www.popud.org. Please email the application, along with a resume and cover letter, including salary requirements, to: careers@popud.org; or, mail application materials to P.O. Box 190, Newport WA 99156 Attn: Human Resources. Deadline for submissions is November 18, 2014.

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PARENT NT CHILD EDUCATOR EDU D C Child & Family Outreach Program Eastern anticipates openings for Parent Child Educators in its Child & Family Outreach Program for Pend Oreille, Stevens and Ferry counties. These positions work in partnership with parents to provide comprehensive Early Head Start services in a home-based program option for pregnant women, infants and toddlers.

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

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

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

Don’t Delay! Screening for this position will begin November 17th. For complete information and to apply, go online to: https://jobs.hr.ewu.edu and follow the application instructions. Position is listed under Administrative jobs.

Eastern Washington University is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty, staff, students and academic program offerings and to strengthening sensitivity to diversity throughout the institution. We are an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and applications from members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged.

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$2,946.61 - $3,156.34/mo. Union; Shift differential; Competitive benefits package which includes vacation, sick leave and medical; Application deadline: 4 p.m. December 2, 2014, Physical Agility and Written Examinations held December 4, 2014. Civil Service application required. $15.00 Processing fee.

Application and job announcement available: www.pendoreilleco.org or Civil Service, 625 W. 4th, Newport, WA; 509-447-2712.

Newport School District 21st CCLS Academic Coach Stratton Elementary Site K-6 1 position The Newport School District is acception applications for the above positions. Additional information and applications may be obtained by calling the Newport School District at 509-447-3167 or at www.newport.wednet.edu.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

COMPUTER GRAPHIC PRODUCTION POSITION Produce effective print ads, layout text and graphics for newspapers. Work under deadlines and well with others. Proficient with InDesign, Photo Shop and Microsoft Word.

Part time. Send resume and cover letter to: Newport and Gem State Miner Newspapers, 421 South Spokane, Newport, Washington, 99156 or theminer@ povn.com.(39-TF)

Pend Oreille County Public Utility District is currently seeking a qualified individual to work full-time at our Newport location.

The individual hired would have primary responsibility for processing invoices submitted to the District for payment.

Work is performed using a desktop PC and related application software/processes.

Qualified candidates must possess demonstrated accounts payable skills and directly related work experience.

Keyboarding and 10-key skills are required, along with the ability to effectively communicate with both internal staff and external customers/ vendors. Qualified applicants must possess solid math skills and be able to accurately process a large volume of workflow. A High School Diploma is required, along with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in an office position with accounts payable responsibilities.

Interested candidates should submit an application, resume and cover letter to Human Resources, Pend Oreille PUD #1, PO Box 190, Newport, WA 99156 or to careers@popud.org. Applications may be obtained at the main Newport office or at Box Canyon Dam, or online at www. popud.org. The deadline for receiving applications is close of business on Tuesday, November 25, 2014. Starting rate of pay $16.44 - $18.501hr. DOQ; excellent benefit package.

The District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Wills, Trusts, Probate, Medicaid, Business 301 S. Washington Ave., Suite A, Newport, WA (509) 447-3242

CHIROPRACTIC Ryan Leisy, DC - (509) 447-7111 1821 N. LeClerc Rd., #1, Cusick, WA 99119

COUNSELING Pend Oreille County Counseling Services Substance Abuse Treatment/Prevention/Mental Health/Developmental Disabilities Offices in Newport & Metaline Falls (509) 447-5651

DENTIST Newport Dental Center

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

Wayne Lemley, D.D.S.

Complete Family Dentistry & Orthodontics 424 N. Warren Ave., Newport -- 447-5960 Toll Free 877-447-5960

Camas Center Medical & Dental Services

1821 N. LeClerc Rd., #1, Cusick, WA 99119 (509) 447-7111 - (509) 445-1152 fax

The Kidds Place

Dentistry for Children North Spokane County - off Hwy 2 506 E. Hastings Rd Ste B Spokane Wa 99218 (509) 252-4746 www.thekiddsplace.com

Molly Gunsaulis, D.D.S.

Dentistry for Children 15404 E. Springfield, Ste 102 Spokane Valley - (509) 922-1333

HEALTH CLINICS Kaniksu Health Services Priest River Medical Clinic

Family Practice, Minor Emergencies Behavioral Health Mon. & Wed., 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Tue. & Thu., 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Fri. 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

(208) 448-2321

Camas Center Medical & Dental Services

1821 N. LeClerc Rd., #1, Cusick, WA 99119 (509) 447-7111 - (509) 445-1152 fax

HEARING AID CENTERS Professional Hearing Center

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JOURNEYMAN BODYMAN NEEDED 8:00- 5:00 MondayFriday. Drug testing, wages depend on experience. Call (509) 684-3137 or bring resume to Davis Auto Rebuild, 1175 South Main, Colville.(39-3) PART TIME POSITIONS Newport adult family home. 2 12 hour night shifts. Also part time cook. Please call (509) 447-0139, ask for Laura.

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ON CALL MAIL CARRIER Auditor’s Office. Salary: $10.36/ hour plus mileage reimbursement.

Must have reliable transportation and a good driving record. See job Fast, friendly service since 1990 description for complete list of qualifications and Roof & Floor Trusses essential job functions. Bill • Ed • Marcus • Ted • Jeff Obtain application and 208-267-7471 job description: Pend 1-800-269-7471 Oreille County Human Resources, 625 West 4th Street Newport, Washington. (509) 4476499 or County website www.pendoreilleco.org Open until filled.(41) WORK FROM HOME Supplemental income.

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RETIREMENT CASH FLOW Wage: $11.33/ hour.

LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE FREE INFORMATION See job description 208-762-6887 for complete list of Larry Waters NMLS ID 400451 157 W. Hayden Ave Ste 104 Hayden, ID 83835 qualifications and esNMLS 1079636 sential job functions.

Obtain application and job description: Pend Oreille County Human Resources, 625 West 4th Street Newport, Washington, (509) 4476499 or County website: www.pendoreilleco.org.

Open until filled.(41)

Jorgen Bang H.I.S. (866) 924-3459, Spokane Valley

Hearing Center

Deer Park, WA (509) 276-8859 Hayden, ID (208) 762-8900

HEARING AID CENTERS Huston Hearing Care & Audiology

Mon-Wed -- 9 am - 1 pm -- (509) 255-8200 Colville - 720 S. Main St. www.hustonhearing.com

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

Cedar Mountain Massage Therapy

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

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

OPTOMETRIST Newport Vision Source

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

PHYSICAL THERAPY Priest River Rehab Services

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

Core Physical Therapy

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

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

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

PRINTING Printing & Design . . . at The Miner

We Have a Million Ideas for Our Customers!

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REAL ESTATE Richard Bockemuehl

Century 21 Beutler - Waterfront Office (509) 321-1121 • Cell (509) 951-4390

VICTIMS ASSISTANCE Pend Oreille Crime Victim Services

Serving victims of all crime and the homeless Office 447-2274, 24 hr Helpline: 447-5483

VOCATIONAL SCHOOL American Institute of Clinical Massage Accredited by ACCSC “Graduate Debt Free” Post Falls, Idaho (208) 773-5890 AICM.edu

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ONE BEDROOM Apartment on South Washington, Newport. $375/ month, $375 deposit. Includes water, sewer and garbage.

(208) 755-1568.(37tf) PONDERAY SHORES Secondary lot on river. 2 bedroom, 1 bath, large shop. No smoking, no pets. $700/ month, $700 security deposit.

Includes water and sewer (509) 447-4629.

(39-3p) FOUR BEDROOM 2 bath house. 7 miles from Newport on county road. 2 car garage. $1225/ month. (509) 671-9280/ (509) 6710245.(40-3p) NEWPORT 2 bedroom, 1 bath.

Close to schools. $550/ month, 1st, last, $400 damage deposit. $100 non- refundable pet deposit. (509) 671-3587.

(40-3p)

NEWPORT 1 bedroom 1 bath. $550/ month, $600 damage deposit. (208) 2558500. (41-3p) DIAMOND LAKE Secondary lot. Mobile home, beach access, 2 bedroom, 1 bath. Washer/ dryer. Carport/ storage. No smoking/ pets.

Lease. $550/ month.

(509) 951-8886 or (509) 447-3670.(41-3p) LOCATED IN NEWPORT 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath. $725/ month. Includes water, sewer and garbage. $500 deposit.

No pets, smoking. Chris (509) 220-5226.(41-3p) 3 BEDROOM TRAILER in Newpor t. $485/ month, $485 damage deposit. (208) 4482290(41tf)

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(509) 447-0119 Enter at Hwy 41 and 1st Street Let us Sell your Car, Truck or RV

Lighted & Secure In-Town Location

We charge 10% or a minimum of $200

OFFICE/ RETAIL Space available now!

T i m b e r l i n e C e n t e r, Priest River, between Ace Hardware and Floral Traditions. 1,240 square feet. Ruth (208) 448-1914.(39-TF)

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

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Dog/Cat Grooming

Electrical Services

Digital Photos

Dog Boarding

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On Budget On Time EVERY TIME!

Do-It-Yourself Digital Photo Center 4x6 30¢ 5x7 79¢ 8x10 $249 CD $149

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Floors & More, Inc Kevin Johnson 24/7 Emergency Service 208-255-9580 Idaho RCE-12308 Washington-FLOORMI974J1

Heating/AC

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LICENSED • BONDED • INSURED WA & ID

Dog Boarding & Training

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

We are celebrating 10 years of service for Pets and People, Too!

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

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AMERICAN SERVICES Heating/AC

Rob’s Heating & Cooling OWNER INSTALLER SERVICE

(509) 447-0120

Cell 509-710-8939

Flood Services

• Heat Pumps • Geothermal

YOUR HEATING COOLING & REFRIGERATION EXPERTS RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL Carrier

• Furnaces • Radiant Heat

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

Installations • Service Free Quotes

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509-447-4962

24 Hour Service: 509-671-6952

Newport

Florist

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Traditions

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Flowers Plants Chocolates Balloons Tuxedos Gifts

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

(509) 447-3067 or 1-888-800-POVN (7686)

CASH REWARD

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CASH FOR SCRAP M Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm

NOW RECYCLING

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Electronics, phones, computers & much more.

1000 Triangle Drive • Ponderay, ID 208-263-2584 • 800-256-8303

Toilets - Portable

Veterinary

Veterinary

Excess

PEND OREILLE VETERINARY CLINIC

THE ANIMAL DOCTOR

(East of Hamilton)

(509) 483-4094

Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Saturday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Portable Service

Quality veterinary care for your pets and barnyard friends.

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

(208) 448-2290

Dan Herrin D.V.M. (208) 437-2800

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

208-437-4179 Florist

Fuel

Floral Plants Gifts Home Decor

509-447-4416

Internet

217 N State Ave. Oldtown, ID

208-448-0818

Pawsitively Posh Pet Salon

125 N. Washington Ave., Newport

Recycling

E. 911 Marietta

Appointments Only

River City Electrical

Quality Electrical Services at affordable prices

Mon - Sat. 8am-5:30pm

Floral & Home

Recycling

ACTION Recycling, Inc.

Dog Grooming & Spa Off Hoo Doo Loop Rd. Oldtown, ID

Carpet • Vinyl • Ceramic Tile Hardwood Counter Tops • Blinds

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Timberline Shopping Center 5479 Hwy 2 Priest River, Idaho

No Appointment Necessary Free Vacuum & Window Wash

Construction

Ben Franklin

Tues, Wed 9-6 • Thurs, Fri 9-5

40 High St., Priest River, ID 208-448-0112

10 Minute Oil Change

Just Past Mile 27 Hwy 57, Priest Lake 208-443-0216

Specializing in Custom & Log Home Construction “Lodge Logs” Log Home Dealer Foundations, Framing, Siding, Roofing, Decks, ETC. www.dependable-contracting.com

Concrete

Concrete • Sand • Gravel

55+ - $10 Adults & Kids - $11 Long Hair - $15 Beard/Bang Trim - $5 509-671-6179 221 S. Washington, Newport

6507 Hwy 2, Ste 102 Priest River, ID 208-448-2941

Inc.

Carpet

Spokane Rock Products

Loft L Art Gallery

• Espresso • Free WiFi

Barber

Automotive

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

Call us today!

208-437-3513 2459 Hwy.2 • Oldtown

Fuel

Glass

PRIEST RIVER FAMILY OIL

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24 hr. Commercial/Public Card Lock Fuels INCLUDE: • Highway Diesel • Off-Road Diesel • Unleaded Gasoline HOME DELIVERIES INCLUDE: • Stove Oil • Furnace Oil • Highway Diesel • Off-Road Diesel • Unleaded Gasoline

Mon-Fri. 7-5 Sat 8-12

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Printing

Printing & Design at the Miner

Conscientious & Reliable

Repaints Interior • Exterior New Construction

Licensed in WA & ID

Layout Services to Full Color Printing

509-671-7855 Lic#KARDOP*051K6 KARDOTS055NB

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Journeyman Plumber

Roofing

Shuttle

Storage

Monday • Wednesday Thursday • Friday Fares: $300 Schedule rides 24 hrs. in advance during office hours: 8:30am-5pm

Licensed, Insured & Bonded SPECIAL MOBILITY SERVICES 1-877-264-RIDE (7433)

“Where our High Standards Meet Yours” Corner of Hwy 2 & Spokane Ave. (509) 447-2433

Tile Installer

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WINDSHIELDS WHILE-U-WAIT

218 Cedar St. Priest River, ID 208-448-1812

Larry Liberty (208) 437-3353 (208) 755-8588

Joe Jones (208) 610-6653 Jeff Nelson (208) 610-6656

Commercial • Residential

Propane, Lubricants, Filters and Fuel Additives Available On-Site

KARDOS

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

(509) 671-2276

LIBERTY PAINTING

lonepineloghomerestoration

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Log or Natural Wood Homes

509-684-8764 • 509-680-1188

Equipment

Husqvarna • Jonsered and Echo Chain Saws 682 High St., Priest River (208) 448-1522

Plumbing

Brad & Nancy Firestone

(509) 292-2200

Matt Dahlin

Painting

Cob Blasting, Pressure Wash Cleaning, Oils, Stains, Chinking, Caulking, Complete Drywall & Painting Service

Elk, Washington

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Log Homes Repaired & Refinished

39102 N. Newport Hwy.

ID LIC# RCT-37985

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Resident Manager Highway 57 ~ 1 1/2 Miles from Hwy. 2 (208) 448-1273

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Your right to know and be informed of the functions of your government are embodied in public notices.

In that self-government charges all citizens to be informed, this newspaper urges every citizen to read and study these notices. We strongly advise those citizens seeking further information to exercise their right of access to public records and public meetings.

2014330 PUBLIC NOTICE File No.: 7443.20677 Grantors: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc. Sterling Savings Bank Grantee: Russell M. Brown, an unmarried person Ref to DOT Auditor File No.: 2002 0265230 Tax Parcel ID No.: 443009 57 0001 Abbreviated Legal: L 1, Geistwhite Div., Pend Oreille Co., WA Notice of Trustee’s Sale Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date of this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission Telephone: Tollfree: 1-877-894-HOME (1 -8 77-8 94- 4663) .

Web site: http://www.

PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.”

Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18.

The newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising or real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-800669-9777. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800927-9275. (31tf)

dfi.wa.gov/consumers/homeownership/ post_purchase_counselors_foreclosure. htm The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Telephone: Toll-free: 1-800-5694287. Web site: http:// www.hud.gov/offices/ hsg/sfh/hcc/fc/index. cfm?webListAction=s earch&searchstate=W A&filterSvc=dfc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys Telep h o n e : To l l - f r e e : 1-800-606-4819. Web site: http://nwjustice. org/what-clear. I. On November 21, 2014, at 10:00 AM. inside the main lobby of the Hall of Justice, 229 South Garden Avenue in the City of Newport, State of Washington, the undersigned Trustee (subject to any conditions imposed by the Trustee) will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at time of sale, the following described real property “Property”, situated in the County(ies) of PEND OREILLE, State of Washington: Lot 1 of Geistwhite Division, according to the Plat thereof recorded in Book 2 of Short Plats, Page 226, Pend Oreille County, Washington Commonly known as: 1046 South Jorgens Road Newport, WA 99156 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 09/27/02, recorded on 10/07/02, under Auditor’s File No. 2002 0265230, re c o rd s o f P E N D O R E I L L E C o u n t y, Washington, from Russell M. Brown, an unmarried person, as Grantor, to Frontier Title and Escrow, as Trustee, to secure an obligation “Obligation” in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Sterling Savings Bank, its successors and assigns, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned by Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Sterling Savings Bank, its successors and assigns to Sterling Savings Bank, under an Assignment/Successive Assignments recorded under Auditor’s File No. 20140317669. *The Tax Parcel ID number and Abbreviated Legal Description are provided solely to comply with the recording statutes and are not intended to supplement, amend or supersede the Property’s full legal description provided herein.

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

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tion secured by the Deed of Trust. III. The Beneficiary alleges default of the Deed of Trust for failure to pay the following amounts now in arrears and/or other defaults: Amount due to reinstate as of 07/11/2014 Monthly Payments $9,302.70 Late Charges $185.60 Lender’s Fees & Costs $2,659.55 Total Arrearage $12,147.85 Trustee’s Expenses (Itemization) Trustee’s Fee $150.00 Title Report $412.11 Statutor y Mailings $22.44 Recording Costs $30.00 Postings $80.00 Sale Costs $0.00 Total Costs $694.55 Total Amount Due: $12,842.40 Other known defaults as follows: IV. The sum owing on the Obligation is: Principal Balance of $61,815.53, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument evidencing the Obligation from 04/01/13, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Obligation, and as are provided by statute. V. The Property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the Obligation as provided by statute. The sale will be made without representation or warranty, express or implied regarding title, possession, encumbrances or condition of the Property on November 21, 2014.

The default(s) referred to in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances costs and fees thereafter due, must be cured by 11/10/14 (11 days before the sale date), to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before 11/10/14 (11 days before the sale date), the default(s) as set forth in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances, costs and fees thereafter due, is/ are cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated any time after 11/10/14 (11 days before the sale date), and before the sale by the Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire balance of principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees, and advances, if any made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written notice of default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): NAME AND ADDRESS Russell M. Brown 1046 South Jorgens Road Newport, WA 99156 Unknown Spouse and/ or Domestic Partner of Russell M. Brown 1046 South Jorgens Road Newport, WA 99156 Russell M. Brown 1046 Jorgens Road Newport, WA 99156 Unknown Spouse and/or Domestic Partner of

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Russell M. Brown 1046 Jorgens Road Newport, WA 99156 by both first class and certified mail, return receipt requested on 03/11/14, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on 03/11/14 Grantor and Borrower were personally served with said written notice of default or the written notice of default was posted on a conspicuous place on the real property described in paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee, whose name and address are set forth below, will provide in writing to anyone requesting it a statement of all costs and trustee’s fees due at any time prior to the sale.

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

IX. Anyone having any objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale. X. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS - The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the Deed of Trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the Deed of Trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. The trustee’s rules of auction may be accessed at www.northwesttrustee.com and are incorporated by this reference. You may also access sale status at www.northwesttrustee.com and www.

USA-Foreclosure. com. EFFECTIVE: 07/11/2014 Date Executed: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc., Trustee Authorized Signature 13555 SE 36th St. Suite 100 Bellevue, WA 98006 Contact: Vonnie McElligott (425) 586-1900. (TS# 7 4 4 3 . 2 0 6 7 7 ) 1002.265957-File No. Published in The Newport Miner October 22 and November 12, 2014. (38, 41)

______________ 2014333 PUBLIC NOTICE TS No.: WA-14620321-SW APN No.: 453012510004 Title Order No.: 140083773-WA-MSO Grantor(s): SHEEN AN K GR EIS, R OB IN AHRENS PERSONAL REPRESENT A TIVE OF THE ESTATE OF SHEENAN K GREIS Grantee(s): MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR TAYLOR, BEAN & WHITAKER MORTGAGE CORP.

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Deed of Trust Instrument/Reference No.: 2009 0301376 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et. seq. I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, the undersigned Trustee, will on 11/21/2014, at 10:00 AM At the main entrance to the Superior Courthouse, 229 S. Garden Avenue, Newport, WA 99156 sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable in the form of credit bid or cash bid in the form of cashier’s check or certified checks from federally or State chartered banks, at the time of sale the following described real property, situated in the County of Pend Oreille, State of Washington, to wit: LOT 4 LITTLE FOOT DIVISION, ACCORDING TO THE SHORT PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK 2 OF SHORT PLATS, PAGE 9, RECORDS OF PEND OREILLE COUNTY, WA. More commonly known as: 581 BIGFOOT ROAD, NEWPORT, WA 99156 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 4/28/2009, recorded 05/04/2009, under 2009 0301376 records of Pend Oreille County, Washington, from SHEEHAN K GREIS, as Grantor(s), to LAND TITLE OF PEND OREILLE COUNTY, as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR T AYLOR, BEAN & WHITAKER MORTGAGE CORP., as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned by MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR T AYLOR, BEAN & WHITAKER MORTGAGE CORP. (or by its successorsin-interest and/or assigns, if any), to BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.. II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrower’s or Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust/Mortgage. III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: $32,327.40 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $149,605.25, together with interest as provided in the Note from the 11/1/2012, and such other costs and fees as are provided by statute. V. The above-described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. Said sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on 11/21/2014. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by 11/10/2014 (11 days before the sale date) to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before 11/10/2014 (11

days before the sale) the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashiers or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank.

The sale may be terminated any time after the 11/10/2014 (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower or Grantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance by paying the principal and interest, plus costs, fees and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/ or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): NAME SHEEHAN K GREIS ADDRESS 581 BIGFOOT ROAD , NEWPORT, WA 99156 by both first class and certified mail, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served, if applicable, with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. These requirements were completed as of 6/10/2014.

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 abovedescribed property. IX. Anyone having any objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale. X. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS - The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date of this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED I N WA S H I N G T O N NOW to assess your

situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home.

See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you.

If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission: Toll-free: 1-877-894-HOME (1877-894-4663) or Web site: http://www.dfi. wa.gov/consumers/ homeownership/post_ purchase_counselors_foreclosure.htm.

The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Toll-free: 1-800-569-4287 or National Web Site: http://portal.hud.gov/ hudportal/HUD or for Local counseling agencies in Washington: http://www.hud. gov/offices/hsg/sfh/ hcc/fc/index. cfm?webListAction= search&searchstate= WA&filterSvc=dfc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Telephone: 1-800-6064819 or Web site: http://nwjustice.org/ what-clear. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee.

This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only.

QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT C O L L E C T O R ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. Dated: 7/21/2014 Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, as Trustee By: Tricia Moreno, Assistant Secretary Trustee’s Mailing Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington C/O Quality Loan Service Corp.

2141 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101 (866) 645-7711 Trustee’s Physical Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington 108 1st ave South, Suite 202 Seattle, WA 98104 (866) 925-0241 Sale Line: 714-5731965 Or Login to: http://wa.qualityloan. com TS No.: WA-14620321-SW P1100955 10/22, 11/12/2014 Published in The Newport Miner October 22 and November

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______________ 2014357 PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SPOKANE Cause No: 14-401417-3 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.020, .030 Estate of: STEPHEN KING, Deceased.

Joseph King has been appointed as personal representative (“personal representative”) of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced.

The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) 30 days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and RCW 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.

Dated this 10th day of October 2014 Joseph King, Personal Representative Attorney for Personal Representative: Holland McBurns, WSBA #30600 221 N. Wall St. Suite 624 Spokane, WA 99201 (509) 325-5222 Published in The Newport Miner October 29, November 5 and 12, 2014. (39-3)

______________ 2014345 PUBLIC NOTICE PORT OF PEND OREILLE PRELIMINARY BUDGET HEARING The preliminary budget for the Port District for fiscal year 2015 will be discussed at the Commissioners’ meeting on Tuesday, November 18, 2014 in the Port office, 1981 Black Road, Usk, WA. The meeting will begin at 9:00 a.m. Public comment and input is welcome at that time.

Upon adoption of the preliminary budget by the Board, copies will be available for public inspection. /s/ Kelly J. Driver, Manager Published in The Newport Miner November 5 and 11, 2014. (40-2)

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WE E K AH EAD WEDNESDAY, NOV. 12 ROTARY CLUB: 7:15 a.m. - Oldtown Rotary Park OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS: 8 a.m. - Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport, use back entrance NEWPORT TOPS: 9 a.m. - Newport Eagles FIBER ARTS KNITTING AND SPINNING GROUP: 9 a.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport STORY TIME: 10:30 a.m. Blanchard Library PRIEST RIVER LIONESS: 11:30 a.m. - Priest River Senior Center AL-ANON: Noon - American Lutheran Church WEAVERS’ GROUP: Noon to 3:30 p.m. - Create Arts Center HOME AND COMMUNITY EDUCATORS DIAMOND LAKE CLUB: Noon - Call Billie Goodno at 509-447-3781 or Chris King at 208-437-0971 PINOCHLE: 1 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center PRM-ADVOCATES FOR WOMEN: 1-3 p.m. - Station 2:41 Coffee Shop, Oldtown JESSA’S CREATIVE DANCE CLASS: 4 p.m. - Create Arts Center ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 5:45 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport SPIRIT LAKE HISTORICAL SOCIETY: 6:30 p.m. - Call 208-6655921 for locations

THURSDAY, NOV. 13 NIA DANCE LESSONS: 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. - Create Arts Center PRIEST RIVER FOOD BANK OPEN: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Priest River Senior Center

CONTINUED FROM 11B 2014351 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Newport City Council will hold a Public Hearing at 6:00 p.m., November 17, 2014 in Council Chambers located at 200 S. Washington Ave., Newport, Washington for the purpose of discussing revenue sources for the year 2015.

Published in The Newport Miner November 5 and 12, 2014. (40-2)

______________ 2014352 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Newport City Council will hold a Public Hearing at 6:00 p.m., December 01, 2014 in Council Chambers located at 200 S. Washington Ave., Newport, Washington for the purpose of reviewing the 2015 Preliminary Budget.

Copies of the Preliminary Budget may be obtained by the public on November 18, 2014.

Published in The Newport Miner November 5 and 12, 2014. (40-2)

_____________ 2014360 PUBLIC NOTICE STATE OF WASHINGTON D E PA R T M E N T OF ECOLOGY NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR CHANGE/ TRANSFER OF WATER RIGHT UNDER ONE (1) SURFACE WATER CERTIFICATE TAKE NOTICE: That Thomas Wimpy of Spokane, WA, has made application for change/ transfer of water right in order to add a point of diversion & change the place of use as granted under Surface Water Certificate No. S3-23946C. That Certificate No. S3-23946C authorizes the diversion of .02 of a cubic-foot per second, 2 acre-feet per year, each year, for continuous group domestic supply of two

BASIC MEETING: 10 a.m. Blanchard Community Center STORY TIME: 10:30 a.m. - Priest River Library

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS OPEN MEETING: 7 p.m. - St. Catherine’s Catholic Church

BLANCHARD SPINNERS: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Blanchard Community Center

MASTER CHEF COOKING SERIES: 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Blanchard Community Center

SATURDAY, NOV. 15

KINSHIP CAREGIVERS FOSTER PARENT SUPPORT GROUP: 9-11 a.m. - Sandifur Room, Newport Hospital

STORY TIME: 10:30 a.m. Blanchard Library

FAMILIES FOR KIDS AND DCFS: 9-11 a.m. - 1600 W. First St., Newport

AL-ANON: Noon - American Lutheran Church

VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS POST/AUXILIARY: 6 p.m. - Priest River VFW

PRM-ADVOCATES FOR WOMEN: 1-3 p.m. - Station 2:41 Coffee Shop, Oldtown

NORTH IDAHO PATTERN RACERS 4-H: 6 p.m. - Cornerstone Building, Oldtown

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

PRIEST RIVER ANIMAL RESCUE: 6 p.m. - 1710 9th St., Priest River

JESSA’S CREATIVE DANCE CLASS: 4 p.m. - Create Arts

YORK RITE OF FREEMASONRY: 6:30 p.m. - Spirit Lake Temple

STORY TIME - CALISPEL VALLEY LIBRARY, CUSICK: 10:30 a.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick

VFW BREAKFAST: 8-11 a.m. 112 Larch St., Priest River

OPEN PAINTING WORKSHOP: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport

AA MEETING: 5 p.m. - Cornerstone Building, Selkirk Way, Oldtown

HOME AND COMMUNITY EDUCATORS DALKENA CLUB: Noon - Call Bonnie Witt 509-447-3647 or Billie Goodno at 509-4473781 DUPLICATE BRIDGE: 12:30 p.m.

- Hospitality House in Newport LOOSELY KNIT: 1-3 p.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick CELEBRATE RECOVERY: 5:30 p.m. - House of the Lord, 754 Silverbirch Lane, Oldtown FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT: 5:30-8 p.m. - Newport Library PEND OREILLE KIDS CLUB: 6 p.m. - Pend Oreille Mennonite Church PINOCHLE: 6 p.m. - Hospitality House in Newport ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 7 p.m. - Blanchard Community Church

FRIDAY, NOV. 14 STORY TIME: 11 a.m. - Newport Library Notes: Updated Feb. 14, 2013 HAPPY AGERS MEETING AND POTLUCK: Noon - Priest River Senior Center DANCE CLASSES: 5:30-6:30 p.m.

- Create Arts Center, Newport AL-ANON: 7-8 p.m. - Priest River, 119 Main St., Suite 204, Room 16, Call Jan 208-946-6131

units and as-needed for fire protection.

That the authorized point of diversion is from Diamond Lake, tributary to the West Branch Little Spokane River, located within Government Lot 8 of Section 1, Township 30 North, Range 44 E.W.M. That the authorized place of use is: Lots 21 through 23, Block 55, Plat of Diamond Lake Cottage Sites in Government Lot 8, Section 1, Township 30 N., Range 44 E.W.M. That he proposes to add a point of diversion from Diamond Lake within Government Lot 8 of Section 1, Township 30 North, Range 44 E.W.M. That he proposes to change the place of use to: Lot 21A & Lot 23A of Block 55 of Diamond Lake Cottage Sites in Government Lot 8 of Section 1, Township 30 North, Range 44 E.W.M. All within Pend Oreille County, Washington.

Protests or objections to approval of this application must include a detailed statement of the basis for objections; protests must be accompanied by a fifty-($50.00) dollar recording fee and filed with the Department of Ecology, at the address shown below, within thirty (30) days from November 12, 2014 State of Washington Department of Ecology WATER RESOURCES PROGRAM - ERO PO BOX 47611 O LY M P I A , W A 98504-7611 Published in The Newport Miner November 5 and 12, 2014. (40-2)

______________ 2014362 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 OF PEND OREILLE COUNTY NOTICE OF PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING Pursuant to RCW 54.16.080, there will be a public hearing at 11:00 a.m., November

HAPPY AGERS CARD PARTY: 1 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center

OATH KEEPERS CONSTITUTIONAL STUDY GROUP: 5:30 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport SET FREE NORTHWEST MEAL AND WORSHIP: 6:30 p.m. Conerstone Building Behind Ace Hardware, Oldtown

SUNDAY, NOV. 16 ATHOL AMERICAN LEGION POST 149 BINGO: 1 p.m. - Post 149 NEWPORT YOUTH: 4 p.m. - Sadie Halstead Middle School ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 7 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport

MONDAY, NOV. 17

MOTHERS OF PRESCHOOLERS GATHERING: 10 a.m. - Priest River Assembly of God Church SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL OF NEWPORT SOCIAL MEETING: 12-1 p.m. - Pineridge Community Church JESSA’S CREATIVE DANCE CLASS: 4 p.m. - Create Arts Center PRIEST RIVER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE DINNER MEETING: 5:30 p.m. - Rotating Restaurants WEIGHT WATCHERS: 5:306 p.m. Weigh in and 6 p.m. meeting - Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport PINOCHLE: 6 p.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick

PRIEST RIVER LIONS: 6:30 p.m.

- Priest River Senior Center

BINGO: 6:30 p.m. - Newport Eagles

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 7 p.m. - Pend Oreille Bible Church in Cusick

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 7 p.m. - St. Anthony’s Church

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 7 p.m. - Blanchard Community Church

ROTARY CLUB: 7:15 a.m. - Oldtown Rotary Park

TUESDAY, NOV. 18 NIA DANCE LESSONS: 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. - Create Arts Center BLANCHARD STITCHERS QUILTING SESSION: 9 a.m. to noon - Blanchard Community Center

18, 2014, to review the proposed Year 2015 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, 130 N. Washington Avenue, Newport, WA. The public is invited to attend and be heard.

Karen Willner Clerk of the Board Published in The Newport Miner November 5 and 12, 2014. (40-2)

______________ 2014364 PUBLIC NOTICE Lenora Water and Sewer District (LWSD) Lancelot Well Source Improvement Project Lancelot Well Source Site Improvements INVITATION FOR RE-BID Sealed bids will be received by the Lenora Water and Sewer District, located at 1432 Lenora Drive, P.O. Box 297, Usk, WA 99180, until 1 P.M. on December 10, 2014 for construction of Site Improvements at the Lancelot Well Site. Bids will be opened and publicly read aloud immediately following the close of bid receipt.

No late or faxed bids will be accepted.

A pre-bid conference will be held at 10 A.M. on Tuesday November 18, 2014 beginning at the LWSD office located at 1432 Lenora Drive, Usk, WA 99180 and concluding at the Lancelot Well Site located at 1091 Lenora Drive.

The project consists of constructing potable water well head improvements, equipment building, install skid mounted package water treatment plant equipment, install ground level precast concrete reservoir storage system, distribution pump system, site piping, building piping, electrical service, system controls, and miscellaneous site improvements. A complete

description of project scope and requirements is provided in the project bidding documents.

Bidding documents for the project are prepared by North Engineering.

Availability of bidding documents: Bona fide Contractors may purchase bidding documents from Standard Digital located at 256 West Riverside Avenue, Spokane, WA 99201, Phone (509) 624-2985. Bidding documents are also available for viewing/ download at Spokane Regional Planning Center located at 209 N. Havana, Spokane, WA 99202, (509) 3289600. Submit questions in writing to Bart North, PE at bartdnorth@frontier.com.

Verbal responses shall be non-binding. Only clarifications by written addendum shall be reflected in the bid proposal.

Bid Security: A certified check, cashier’s check or bid bond in the amount of five percent (5%) of the bid amount, payable to the Lenora Water and Sewer District is required with each bid.

Bid bond must be executed by a licensed bonding company.

Rejection of Bids: LWSD shall have the right to reject any or all bids not accompanied by bid security or data required by the bidding document or a bid in any way incomplete or irregular.

LWSD is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (small, minority- and women-owned businesses) are encouraged to submit bids.

All work performed on the project will be subject to the higher of State of Washington Prevailing Wage or Davis-Bacon/Prevailing Wage requirements.

This project is funded by a federal loan from the Department of Health, Public Works Board and Department of Commerce Drinking Water State Revolving Loan fund program.

Center ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 5:45 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport

BUYING CEDAR LOGS Delivered into Naples, Idaho & Swan Lake Landing, St. Maries, Idaho

Trevor Favaro 208-290-4547

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 19 OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS: 8 a.m. - Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport, use back entrance NEWPORT TOPS: 9 a.m. - Newport Eagles FIBER ARTS KNITTING AND SPINNING GROUP: 9 a.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport

Published in The Newport Miner November 5 and 12, 2014. (40-2)

_____________ 2014365 PUBLIC NOTICE BUDGET HEARING/ POC Fire Dist. 8 Pend Oreille Cty Fire Dist. 8 will hold a public hearing for the review and approval of the proposed budget for 2015. The hearing will be held at the regularly scheduled meeting on the 3rd Monday, November 17th, at the fire station at Spring Vly & Tweedie Rd @ 7:00 pm.

Laura Smith-Johnson, on behalf of Pat Kendall, Commissioners Secretary Pend Oreille County Fire District 8 Published in The Newport Miner November 5 and 12, 2014. (40-2)

______________ 2014367 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Pend Oreille County Board of Commissioners will be holding to receive comments on declaring surplus and identifying the means of disposal the following vehicles: VEHICLES 1. 1997 Mack RD688 (201) VIN: 1M2P27OCBVM032217 Mileage: 273,602 Sell at public online auction 2. 1999 Chevy Pickup 4x4 (A4) VIN: 1GCEK19T1XZ156461 Mileage: 188,504 Sell at public online auction 3. 1998 Dodge Dakota (S15c) VIN: 1B7GG22Y3WS732001 Mileage: 115,098 Sell at public online auction 4. 2002 Chevy S10 Blazer (MP41) V I N : 1 G N D T13W72K217719 Mileage: 122,525 Sell at public online auction 5. 2003 Ford Crown

(Formerly Welco Lumber)

Vic (S21) VIN: 2 FA F P 71W73X108726 Mileage: 107,000 Sell at public online auction 6. 2003 Ford Expedition (S67) VIN: 1FMPU16L53LB75286 Mileage: 202,000 Sell at public online auction 7. 2008 Ford Crown Vic (S8525) VIN: 2FAFP71V38X168114 Mileage: 125,875 Sell at public online auction This hearing will take place on 17th of November, 2014 at 1:30pm in the Commissioners Chambers, County Courthouse, 625 W. 4th Street, Newport, Washington.

For more information on this please contact Brian Egland at 509447-4513.

Clerk of the Board Published in The Newport Miner November 5 and 12, 2014. (40-2)

_____________ 2014361 NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING The Newport Planning Commission will be holding a meeting on November 18, 2014 at 6 pm. The meeting will be held in City Council Chambers, 200 S. Washington, Newport, WA. Published in The Newport Miner November 12, 2014. (41)

______________ 2014368 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 OF PEND OREILLE COUNTY NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING Notice is hereby given that a Special Meeting of the Board of Commissioners of Public Utility District No. 1 of Pend Oreille County will be held at 8:30 a.m., on Monday, November 17, 2014, at the Community Network Systems (CNS) Fiber Showroom Building, 110 W. Pine Street, Newport, Washington.

The purpose of the Special Meeting is to discuss the CNS

Broadband Communication Policies and Fees Policy.

The public is invited to attend and be heard.

Karen Willner Clerk of the Board Published in The Newport Miner November 12, 2014. (41)

______________ 2014369 PUBLIC NOTICE The Selkirk School District Board of Directors will hold their November Regular Board of Directors Meeting at 6:00 pm on Monday, November 24, 2014 at Selkirk Middle and High School, Music Room.

Nancy Lotze, Superintendent and Secretary to the Board of Directors Published in The Newport Miner November 12, 2014. (41)

______________ 2014370 PUBLIC NOTICE ORDINANCE NO. 2006 An Ordinance granting a franchise to Concept Communications Corporation to operate and maintain a cable system in the City of Newport and setting forth conditions accompanying the grant of franchise.

Published in The Newport Miner November 12, 2014. (41)

______________ 2014371 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Pend Oreille County Fire District #6 Commissioners will be attending a meeting of Fire Commissioners at Fire District #4, Station 41 in Dalkena, on November 12 at 5:00 p.m.

Vickie Miles, Secretary Published in The Newport Miner November 12, 2014. (41)

______________ 2014372 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Pend Oreille

County Fire District #6 Commissioners will be having a Special Meeting on November 22, 2014, Saturday, at 9:00 a.m. for Strategic Planning. Meeting will be held at Station 61 at 7572 Leclerc Road South, Newport, WA Vickie Miles, Secretary Published in The Newport Miner November 12, 2014. (41)

______________ 2014373 PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Pend Oreille County Fire District #6, 2015 Budget Hearing has been scheduled for November 17, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. for the purpose of public comment on the 2015 Administrative Operating Budget.

The meeting will be held at the Pend Oreille County Fire District #6 Office located at 7572 LeClerc Road South, Newport, WA 99156.

Vickie Miles, Secretary Published in The Newport Miner on November 12 and 19, 2014. (41-2)

______________ 2014374 PUBLIC NOTICE TOWN OF IONE PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the Ione Town Council in the Council Chambers, 112 Central Avenue, Ione, Washington 99139 at 7:10 p.m., Wednesday, November 19, 2014.

The purpose of the hearing is to provide for public comment on the 2015 Tax Levy.

The 2015 preliminary budget for the Town of Ione will be on file in the Clerk’s office on Thursday, November 20, 2014. /s/ Sandy Hutchinson Clerk-Treasurer Published in The Newport Miner November 12 and 19, 2014. (41-2)