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Manus, Dansel headed to election wins BY THE MINER STAFF

NEWPORT – For an off year election, there were some surprising results this year in Pend Oreille County. A write in candidate may win for the first time in county memory. A candidate who said he wasn’t running won. Another candidate who signed a pledge he wouldn’t serve if elected got the most votes. Pend Oreille County had a 53 percent voter turnout, with 4,340 votes cast and counted by Nov. 7. Statewide, voter turnout was 41.6 percent, with 1,628,478 ballots counted by Nov. 12. The election won’t be certified until Nov 26. Statewide, there are 119,938 ballots to count Mitch Stratton, who wrote

a letter to the editor saying he thought he had withdrawn from the Newport school board race, won a seat on the board of directors, defeating Lynn Kaney and Valerie Hein. (see related story) Steve Brown ran a write in campaign for the Fire District 4, commissioner 3 seat. He had 247 votes to 238 for Lawson S. Kaler III. The election isn’t over until it is certified Nov. 26. The last count in Pend Oreille County was Thursday, Nov. 7. Pend Oreille County elections supervisor Liz Krizensky said there are 16 ballots left to count with another 17 ballots being held because they weren’t signed. Rick Stone got the most votes in the Fire District 2 commissioner 1 race, outpolling Jon

Manus

Dansel

Carman 272-178. Stone signed a pledge with the Public Disclosure Commission that he wouldn’t serve if elected. Stone had declined to complete the

financial disclosure information that is required. Republican Mike Manus won one more year on the Pend Oreille County Commission

representing district 2, in the central part of the county. He defeated Republican challenger Mark Zorica 2,456 to 1,183, about 67.5 percent to 32.5 percent. He won all 27 precincts including those in Newport, where Zorica was a city council member and business owner. “The numbers were about as good as it can be,” Manus said. Manus was appointed to the county commission when Laura Merrill resigned to go work as a lobbyist for the Washington Association of Counties. Manus had to run for office to fill out the remainder of her term. He will have to stand election next year for a full four-year term. Zorica was upbeat after the election. “I’m glad I did it,” he said. “I

learned a lot and gained a lot of experience.” Zorica said he might run for county commissioner again next year. “I want to check with my family and make sure it’s OK with them,” he said. The race for 7th Legislative District Senator also involved an appointed legislator. Republican John Smith was appointed to fill Bob Morton’s seat when Morton retired. He faced another Republican, Brian Dansel, to fill out Morton’s term. Dansel was winning by 17,490 to 15,187 or 53.52 percent to 46.48 percent, a 2,303 vote lead. Neither candidate would declare the race over last week. SEE ELECTION, 2A

School Board candidate tries to withdraw, wins anyway BY DESIREÉ HOOD OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – Mitch Stratton, 54, wrote that he thought he withdrew from the Newport School District Director No. 2 position Oct. 23 in a letter to the editor, but withdrawing unofficially did not stop him from winning the elecStratton tion by almost 150 votes over incumbent Lynn Kaney. After giving it some thought, he said he plans to take the seat. He thought he had withdrawn months before the election, Stratton said in the letter published Oct. 23. But county election officials said he never came to them to withdraw and his name appeared on the ballot, much to his surprise. Stratton received 866 votes for the position, Kaney receiving 718 and Valorie Hein receiving 506. After the election when asked by The Miner if he would take the seat he said he needed until Friday to decide. “I am going to take the position,” Stratton said on Friday. “I was surprised by the number of people who voted for me. I did not expect that.” Currently Stratton said he is a teacher at Cusick, teaching vocational classes such as multi-media, introduction to business, publishing and keyboarding. He said he attended EWU but did not graduate,

opting to take a program that certified him to teach vocational classes only. He said he has spent 30 years in education, some of that coaching as well. Stratton has never served on a board, but he hopes to help Superintendent Dave Smith make the district a great place for the employees and children, Stratton said. “His heart is always in the right place in terms of staff and students,” Stratton said. Stratton has lived in Newport his whole life. His father was Lloyd “Lefty” Stratton, who served on the school board for many years and the elementary is named after. Mitch Stratton is married to Laurie Stratton, secretary at Stratton Elementary, and they have one daughter in high school at Newport and two sons who both graduated from the district. “I have a good understanding on the inner workings of a school district,” Stratton said. “I will do my absolute best to make Newport School District a fine institution.” Kaney said he would be a part of the school board until the first meeting in December when Stratton will then be sworn in. “I wish (Stratton) well,” Kaney said. Hein also expressed well wishes to Stratton and said she will still be involved with the school district when possible. “I hope (Stratton) will keep the position and that he can make a positive difference,” Hein said.

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Properly disposing of flags About 35 American flags were disposed of in a formal ceremony following the Veteran’s Day ceremony at Newport Cemetery Monday, Nov. 11. Scouts salute as Frank Capehart of American Legion Post 212 puts a flag on the fire. After the flags were burned, the ashes were buried.

No ‘Tree of Sharing’ for Newport BY MICHELLE NEDVED OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – Due to space constraints, there will be no Tree of Sharing in the Newport

|| Hometown Christmas set for Nov. 29-30 NEWPORT – Newport and Oldtown’s Hometown Christmas is Friday and Saturday, Nov. 29-30. The event is put on by the Greater Newport Area Chamber of Commerce, billed as a start to the Christmas shopping season. Particiapting businesses will be open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday. Saturday, from 1-4 p.m., get your picture taken with Santa Claus and enjoy free hot dogs and hot chocolate.

Visitors center closed until spring NEWPORT – The Visitor Center at Centennial Plaza in downtown Newport is closed for the season, following the weekend of Nov. 1-2, which included

area this Christmas season. The program, which links up children in need with specific gifts they request, is usually organized by the state Department of Social and Health

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the Capitol Christmas Tree celebration and Who Let the Girls Out?! shopping event. Loyce Akres, president of River Arts Alliance, the local group who contracted with the Greater Newport Area Chamber of Commerce said the office is closed and will reopen sometime in May or June. The chamber of commerce used to operate the visitor center but decided earlier this year to find a group or business that would be willing to either host the center or man the current visitor center. RAA receives $200 a month in Hotel/Motel Tax funds via the chamber from the county. The future of this agreement, however, is pending. The chamber board of directors will be discussing the future of the visitors center at a meeting Friday morning, Nov. 15, at 7:30 a.m. The property the

Services Newport office. In past years, gifts are collected and organized at the Spokane Community College Newport Center. Nia Patton, the DSHS Super-

visor in Newport, said the college is not able to host the gifts this year and no other facility is available. SEE SHARING, 2A

building is own is owned by the Pend Oreille County Historical Society and under the terms of an agreement when it was built with grant funds they allow the chamber to use it for the purpose of a visitors center and office. The chamber no longer uses it for an office.

Driver’s license office closed for Thanksgiving holiday PRIEST RIVER – The driver’s license office in Priest River will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 27, through Friday, Nov. 29 for the Thanksgiving Day holiday. The office will re-open for business Monday, Dec. 2. The Sandpoint office will be open Nov. 27, and Nov. 29, for business. That office can be reached at 208265-1431.

Downtown business burglarized NEWPORT – Just Because, the women’s clothing and jewelry store, was burglarized early Tuesday morning Nov. 5, according to Steve Linton, whose wife, Jill, owns the Newport store. Linton says the break in happened about 4:30 a.m. Sheriff deputies arrested more than one person, Linton said. Sheriff deputies arrived and spotted a suspect car in the alley, Linton said. They waited for the people who were in the car to return, then arrested them, he said. Calls to Pend Oreille County Sheriff Alan Botzheim were not immediately returned. The burglars gained entry by breaking through the wall of an adjacent vacant building, he said. Clothing and jewelry were taken, although the value was not immediately known.

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‘Obamacare’ affects on hospital budget unknown BY MICHELLE NEDVED OF THE MINER

NEWPORT - The biggest question facing Newport Hospital and Health Services as it is expected to pass a budget for 2014 this Friday, is how the Affordable Care Act will affect its bottom line. The answer is unknown and won’t be known for quite some time, according to district CFO Kim Manus. The public hospital district must see patients regardless of ability to pay and over the years has written off about $1 million a year for this. Under the Affordable Care Act everyone should have health insurance and the hospital should receive payment. How much that will be and if everyone will be signed up in 2014 wasn’t clear to hospital budget writers. Final numbers won’t be announced until the budget hearing, scheduled for noon Friday, Nov. 15, after a meeting Wednesday to discuss staff expenses. Manus said they will discuss cost of living increases for non-contract staff, and discuss any other variations in benefits. She’s not anticipating any large changes.

Health insurance for staff stayed fairly flat for the district with premiums going up about $4 a month. Manus said this is because the district is part of the Public Employee Benefits Group. With such a large group, premiums don’t change much. The district is budgeting for some reorganization in staffing, increasing from about 246 full time equivalent employees in 2013 to about 251 for 2014. Staffing changes are anticipated in IT, surgery and physical therapy, but just incremental changes. “Nothing like a whole position,” Manus said. “Just increased volumes.” One increase in staffing will be because of ICD 10, which is starting nationwide Oct. 1, 2014. Its a new method of diagnosis codes. Manus said the country has been putting it off for years, but implementing it now. It’s a much more specific method of coding. For example, rather than a code saying a patient has pneumonia, it will explain how the patient caught it, what lobe its in, etc. Another change in staffing in the IT department will be for increased privacy standards. “We want to be more proactive,” Manus said. Another new program that

will affect the district’s budget is the 340 B Program, W H AT ’S N E X T: a federal HOSPITAL BOARD program BUDGET Hearing that will Friday, noon, in Sanallow criti- difur meeting room, cal access Newport Hospital hospitals, like Newport, work with local pharmacies to supply medicine. Pharmacies will purchase medicines from the hospital district, rather than directly from drug manufacturers. This should benefit local pharmacies and help bring more money into areas with indigent care. “There’s nothing earth shattering about the budget,” Manus said. The district and nurses union just approved a contract that is retroactive to the beginning of 2013 and affective through 2014. Anticipated volume increases in surgery and physical therapy will also affect the bottom line, in a positive way. Manus said regardless of how many patients are seen, departments have to be staffed, which costs the district money. More patient volume increases revenue, but doesn’t necessarily increase costs at the same rate.

ELECTION | Cusick Mayor race close FROM PAGE 1

Dansel, a Ferry County commissioner, said he would likely keep his commissioner job if he wins the senate seat. Smith did carry Pend Oreille County by 29 votes 1,802 to 1,773. In the race for Hospital District 1, commissioner 5 seat, incumbent Tom Garrett beat challenger Mike Quick. Ray King ran unopposed for the commissioner 4 seat. “I’m disappointed because the hospital is facing a lot of changes – big organizational changes,” Quick said. “Whether you like ObamaCare or not, it’s here. I’m sad that I can’t help with my expertise.” Politics may still be in Quick’s future, however. “Yeah, I’m interested. I’m a Pend Oreille County native. I have a long career in marketing and advertising, successful. I’ve got ideas and enthusiasm and an optimistic attitude. I’d like to help the county help itself,” he said. Garrett, who won his third six-year term on the hospital board, said this was the first time he has faced an opponent. He said the main challenge is finding how a small rural hospital survives in a complex health care industry. “Along with the ongoing challenges of providing the highest quality rural health care at the lowest possible cost, all hospital district employees and board of commissioners face the upcoming challenges and opportunities associated with implementing the Affordable Care Act in our local region,” Garrett said. Brad Hein, 37, is the newest member of the Newport City Council member No. 3 position, running unopposed for the seat. The incumbent was Mark Zorica, who was running for

county commissioner during this election. He couldn’t run for two offices on the same ballot, so ran for county commissioner. Hein grew up in Medical Lake and moved to Newport three years ago. He said he wanted to be involved because he watched the town he grew up in have problems recently and he wanted to keep Newport from those issues. “It just wasn’t a tight knit community anymore,” Hein said. He said the city council was unapproachable there. He has been married 16 years to Valorie Hein and they have two children attending the Newport School District. He said it is best to lead by example meaning he felt he needed to step up and take on the challenge of a city council position in Newport. “I wanted to see if I couldn’t offer fresh ideas,” Hein said. “I would like to see Newport grow in employment but not necessarily in size.” Cusick Mayor Robert Spencer was winning by a four-vote margin, with 23 votes, beating Mike Allison who received 19 votes. Spencer has held the position for nine years, the first year finishing Paul Haus’ term when he resigned to build a house outside the Cusick city limits. Spencer has served two fouryear terms as well. Spencer, 72, has been married for 48 years and has three daughters and six grandchildren. He is originally from Cheney and spent 22 years in the Army. Spencer received a master’s degree in education from Texas Tech and an MBA from National University in San Diego. He ran for the position because he wants to finish what he started, he said. “We have a number of proj-

ects unfinished,” Spencer said. “There are just things that need to be done that we are going to continue to do.” Allison declined to comment on Spencer but said receiving 19 votes is, “not too bad.” Other contested elections included the race for Cemetery District 1, commissioner 1. Frank Capehart was winning 1,495 to 847. Randall Miller was outpolling Karen Johnston for the South Pend Oreille Fire and Rescue 590-472. Voters in the South Pend Oreille Fire and Rescue agreed to increase the number of fire commissioners from three to five. Voters approved Proposition 1 777-612. Voters overwhelmingly approved the Sacheen Lake Sewer and Water District’s maintenance and operations levy with a vote of 127-50. In statewide measures, as of Nov, 12, voters were turning back Initiative 517, which would have made it easier to pass initiatives, 965,688 to 586,071, about 62.2 percent to 37.7 percent. Pend Oreille County voters disagreed, voting 2,050 to 1,765 in favor of the measure. Initiative 522, which would have required labels on genetically engineered foods, appears headed for defeat. Statewide the tally is 838,242 to 772,999 or about 52 percent to about 48 percent. In Pend Oreille County, the vote was more decisive, with 2,576 voting no and 1,699 voting yes. Place your classified or display ad with The Miner and it will appear in both newspapers - The Newport Miner (Pend Oreille County) and The Gem State Miner (West Bonner County). All for one good price. Call (509) 447-2433 for details.

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Fiber requests nearing 1,000 BY DESIREÉ HOOD OF THE MINER

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NEWPORT – The Pend Oreille Public Utility District fiber to the premise project has received more than 964 requests for service with more than 505 customers connected and searching the Internet on PUD fiber lines. “Our main concentration is getting the 400 up and running,” CNS Supervisor Robert Fritz said. “A lot of them will be cross connects in the cabinets and some trouble shooting from the cabinets out and that will be completed primarily by our own techs.” Fritz said the remaining 400 connections are mostly port verifications and cabinetwork, meaning the hub has not been connected properly at the port or needs to be connected. One of the hubs near Conklin Meadows was getting moisture inside. That hub has been replaced and more than 19 connections will be made because of the replacement. Contractor Henkels and McCoy have completed their portion of the contract, made in the spring of 2012, with the completion of splicing work. Fritz said they should be done with work for CNS by the end of this week. Fritz said only troubled areas with damage discovered are still in need of splicing work. Splicing from the overhead backbone connections have been completed for the project. He said Henkels and McCoy have some port verification left, but this work has already been paid for and they are finishing their work before they will be done completely. Verification involves

New committee streamlines city business PRIEST RIVER – The city of Priest River is handling business a bit differently with the formation of an administrative committee. The hope is to better utilize the council’s time during meetings, according to mayor Jim Martin. The committee is made up of department heads, the city attorney and Martin. “It is a way to vet out some of the suggestions in a small group prior to putting them on the council agenda and then having

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them on there for months,” Martin said. “Just hoping to be a little more efficient with our time.” One of the first proposals to be handled by the committee is code amendments on RV travel trailers, signage, weeds and plants. “The department heads can discuss how the proposals will affect them and we can get input from everyone at that level before taking the proposals to the council for review and action,” Martin said.

SHARING | No space available or staff to care for it FROM PAGE 1

“No one had space available or the staff to take care of it,” Patton said. “It really doesn’t feel good (to not be able to do it this year).” She said there was a chance one other organization could be able to host the gifts, but DSHS found out Nov. 5 that wouldn’t work out. “We were really keeping our fingers crossed,” she said. The Tree of Sharing has operated in Pend Oreille County for many years, Patton said, helping up to 300 local children annually. Trees were set up around town, decorated with tags with a child’s age and gift request. People would take a tag, purchase the

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checking each line going into the hub to make sure that a customer is plugged in to the proper port for fiber. Fritz said some of the port placements came in late so they are verifying them now for proper connections. “There are some areas where they are flip flopped or not in the right port at all,” Fritz said. He said they would complete these as well as move things where they need to be and check power connections at the house. He said the PUD techs are working on connections for the ones who have been waiting for fiber the longest since signing up for the service, regardless of the issue making the connection take so much time. Future requests for service through third party retail service providers (RSP) will be put at the bottom of the install list to get connected, Fritz said. He said the PUD techs would work through the winter, weather permitting, to continue with installations. “Those who sign up with an RSP, they are probably looking at several weeks before we actually start anything on them,” Fritz said. “If it requires construction, the construction is about to be shut down because of weather, so it would probably be about spring before we come out and do construction.” More than 190 requests were connected during the month of October, most of those connections made once the splicing was completed and the ports were verified. Fritz said he is hopeful to have all customers who requested the service but are still waiting, done by the end of the year.

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gift, wrap it, and return it to DSHS. Instead, families this year will depend on the Toys for Tots drive and area food banks. The Toys for Tots program collects new, unwrapped gifts and links them up with children in need. A program is being organized in the Cusick area. See separate story on page 8A. Patton said the Tree of Sharing has traditionally received large donations from area businesses and individuals. She will be contacting them and encouraging their donations go to the Toys for Tots program, and the local food banks. Tree of Sharing resources left over from last year will also be added to Toys for Tots.

L A ST Y E A R This time last year the weather was mildly cool and cloudy. There were a few showers and snow late in the week. We had a low of 20 at night, and a day time high of 55.

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Capitol Christmas Tree used for WSU research

BR I E FLY Sullivan Lake Ranger Station closed Nov. 12-20 IONE – Because of construction in the visitor lobby, the Sullivan Lake Ranger Station will be temporarily closed Tuesday, Nov. 12 and reopening Wednesday, Nov. 20. Regular office hours and services will resume Wednesday, Nov. 20. General district and forest information, as well as firewood cutting permits will be available at the Newport Ranger Station, located at 315 N. Warren in Newport. For more information, contact the Newport Ranger Station at 509-447-7300.

PUYALLUP – Tucked within the massive Capitol Christmas Tree headed for Washington D.C. are three tiny sensors most people will never see. They are collecting information on how well the tree holds moisture during its 25-day journey across the country starting from Washington state. Washington State University Researcher Katie McKeever placed the data devices deep inside the canopy of the 88-foot-tall Engelmann Spruce as it was loaded onto a flatbed trailer Friday, Nov. 1 in the Colville National Forest in Pend Oreille County near Newport. “These HOBO data loggers automatically measure temperature every 15 minutes providing statistics about the ambient environment inside the tree canopy,” said McKeever, a graduate student in plant pathology at WSU Puyallup. “Information will be collected to observe any changes in the moisture content of the tree during shipment.” Data from the giant spruce will be compared with results of work on traditional-sized trees at WSU Puyallup, where Gary Chastagner leads the plant pathology research

Group looking into forming ‘common law grand jury’ USK – A group has scheduled a meeting Tuesday, Nov. 19, at 7 p.m. at the Usk Community Center to reinstate the common law grand jury. The Usk Community Center is located at 2442 Black Road. Organizers plan to have a 35 minute presentation followed by a show-of-hands vote to reinstate the common law grand jury. There has been a national movement to start the common law grand jury system, an investigating grand jury outside of government, which would make recommendations to prosecutors. Some legal experts have said common law grand juries have no legal authority. Supporters say the common law grand juries are allowed under common law and the U.S. constitution.

program on post-harvest moisture and needle retention of Christmas trees. The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service technicians responsible for the Capitol tree will send daily samples of small twigs to WSU Puyallup where they will be weighed and oven-dried to calculate moisture content. The last time the Capitol Christmas Tree came from Washington state was in 2006 when it was harvested from the Olympic National Forest. Chastagner tracked changes in the moisture content of that tree as well and will use that information and the new data to better understand the post-harvest moisture status of large-scale forest trees. The information will help validate post-harvest care and shipping recommendations provided to producers to improve the quality of trees available to consumers. The Capitol Christmas Tree will make several stops in Washington state for community celebrations and will travel across the country before arriving in Washington, D.C. by Thanksgiving. Follow The People’s Tree on its’ journey at capitolchristmastree.com.

Government shut down will delay tax filing, local aide programs NEWPORT – The IRS announced recently a delay of one to two weeks to the start of the 2014 tax filing season, due to the 15day federal shutdown in October. The IRS is exploring options to shorten the expected delay and will announce a final decision on the start of the 2014 filing season sometime in December, according to Acting IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel. The delay will impact the starting date for AARP Tax Aide programs in Newport, Priest River, Sandpoint and Bonners Ferry, said Karen Squires, district coordinator for Bonner and Boundary counties. The original start date of the fil-

Fire District 6 goes to two meetings a month NEWPORT – Pend Oreille County Fire District 6, which serves the east side of the Pend Oreille River in the Pioneer Park area, will hold two meetings a month, instead of one, starting in January 2014. They will meet the first and third Monday of each month. The meeting will be held at 7525 LeClerc Road South.

The Ranch Club wishes to thank all its customers for a great golf season. The restaurant is open all winter.

ing season was Jan. 21, and with a one- to two-week delay, the IRS could start accepting and processing individual tax returns no earlier than Jan. 28, and no later than Feb. 4. There is no advantage to filing on paper before the opening date, and taxpayers will receive their tax refunds much faster by using e-file with direct deposit. The April 15 tax deadline is set by statute and will remain in place.

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Government officials shouldn’t get special privileges

he age-old policy of granting elected officials special privileges from our state houses to Congress should come to an end. We aren’t sure why legislators in Idaho should be exempt from needing a concealed weapons permit or why legislators in Washington can ignore speeding laws. There are other smaller law bending policies but these stand out. These policies should be the voters’ battle cry for change. Idaho is the only state in the nation that exempts elected officials from the concealed weapon permit law. It actually extends to any elected official down to city council members in Priest River and West Bonner County school board members. Some Idaho lawmakers are recognizing that the 1990 law needs to change. They are saying - and we agree - that those in public office should be under the same laws as the general public. During last winter’s session of the Washington Legislature, it was brought to the public’s attention that a Washington law allows legislators to speed without the threat of a traffic ticket. Why? We haven’t read a good reason yet. Nobody is asking for tougher standards but just to hold our elected officials to same ones everyone else must live by. We have often felt that elected officials should be scrutinized like law enforcement applicants and even most corporate and government workers. This would include a background check with criminal history and credit history. Most people don’t realize that a judge, sheriff, senator or county commissioner don’t have any type of background checks. They just file for election. The public scrutiny of a campaign race usually opens these doors but not always. And the process is usually late and clouded by politics. Look at the recent situation with Washington Senator John Smith, who lost the election after reports of failing to pay taxes and other issues came up. But not until he was appointed to his seat and the campaign was well underway. Why shouldn’t those seeking public office agree to provide a criminal history and credit report for public review before the campaign begins? A sheriff’s deputy has to provide it to his potential employer and many other private and government managers do as well. They have to because they are being given the public’s trust to handle their money and essential services. The same thing the public is giving our elected officials. Why is there a double standard? --FJW

R E A D E R S’ P O LL R E S U LT S

What was your favorite part of the Capitol Christmas Tree Celebration? I loved all the live music.

The food of course!

71% 29% Just seeing so many people downtown was a joy. I wish we could do this every year.

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|| Be a part of the solution or be quiet To the editor: The Affordable Care Act (ACA or Obamacare) continues to be the subject of heavy criticism. The attack from Republicans is not just disingenuous, it is extremely costly in terms of dollars and lost opportunities. The argument for single payer from Democrats and Independents, while less caustic, fails to move us toward more immediate affordable health care solutions. Rather than continued attempts to repeal ACA at a cost of $80+ million dollars or shutting down the federal government and threatening to once again crash our economy, at a cost of almost $25 billion dollars to defund it, why not work on solutions? Instead of complaints of failure to secure single payer, how about making ACA better, while continuing to move toward Medicare for all? It is painful to hear the shouts of failure of the healthcare.gov website or the shock that this fledgling affordable healthcare insurance program won’t work, when we did not hear push back on disgraceful waste of taxpayer dollars expended on destroying ACA. Advancing talking points that the ACA roll out, including the troubled website, has already expended $634 million may be valid. However, weighing implementation expenditures against the $24+ billion wasted by Republicans to eliminate the law greatly diminishes concerns about implementation costs. Instead, put forth positive efforts to make the current system better. It is past time to move beyond the discredited deceptions about death panels, intrusions on

When National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden released hundreds of documents revealing the extent of the NSA’s topsecret intelligence gathering operations, he caused a diplomatic firestorm with the revelation that the U.S. has been monitoring virtually all Internet communication for years. Some of the leaders of countries whose phones have been tapped have demanded an explanation. Do you think Snowden should be prosecuted as a traitor for leaking top-secret documents? No, he is a hero. The U.S. has no right to spy on so many people, its own citizens. Such abuse leads to mistrust of government. Yes, top secret is top secret. He could have gotten somebody killed. No, without whistleblowers like Snowden, we would not know the extent of what our government does in our name. Yes, such spying is routine in the world. Snowden risked national security with the revelations.

privacy, unsecure websites (citing the insane McAfee, who has a deplorable credibility history, as proof), deficit increases, job losses, decreases healthcare providers, rising health costs, etc. It is time to admit that the goal of ACA to extend healthcare to significantly more Americans is a virtuous goal. Now we need to come together to make ACA succeed. -Gayle Cain Cusick

We shouldn’t kill wolves To the editor: I have been shocked and saddened to read about people being killed by dogs. But this happens year after year, and too often. If a dog kills a person, we put the dog down – sometimes. I was amazed to read that in Colorado a dog that killed someone was allowed to live because it wasn’t required to be put down. Dogs are our trusted and beloved and valued companions, and I love them, and always have. Now there’s something I can’t seem to understand. Dogs sometimes kill people, right? Wolves sometimes kill livestock. There is no law that says you can shoot any dog on sight because it might kill people. Why is there a law that says you can kill a wolf on sight because it might kill livestock, or it will kill game (which we want to kill without competition) but not humans? This tells me that livestock and game are more highly valued than humans. People say to me, “But livestock feed people.” This reasoning seems illogical. Are they saying that they would rather have people killed than have them go without meat? I am not advocating killing dogs. I am advocating not killing wolves for

such a reason. Think about it. I realize that a wolf skin is a nice trophy to put on your wall for bragging rights. It proves that you are macho – uh-huh. So wolves are becoming too numerous. Who decides this and what are the criteria for determining this? We will go to great lengths to rescue a dog in distress, but a wolf can be put in distress by being caught in a trap, and there is no sympathy. Maybe it’s because a wolf won’t lay its head on your knee and look up at you with slavish and adoring eyes, and let you master it. -Mary Smith Priest River

Newport celebration very worthwhile To the editor: While the rest of the world is very busy bombing, stabbing, shooting and killing each other, what is Newport doing? Something very worthwhile: celebrating the beautiful tree. The first of many thanks goes to God and Mother Nature, the hundreds of volunteers, the labor and know how, suppliers of the material to keep it safe on the long journey. Most of Newport added to the celebration, lots of dogs, some with sweaters. The gorgeous truck was a wonder to see. We hope and pray the route will be a safe one. It is a pleasure to be apart of this celebration, and to be close to our beautiful land. Thanks to everyone. -Thelma Richter Newport

Voters don’t pay attention To the editor: After reviewing the recent election results and voting in Pend

Oreille County, it looks like I live in lower Mississippi. Certainly, Pend Oreille residents vote the same way. It looks like a complete rejection of any alternate choices or thinking. What I would expect to see is an occasional vote for the other side of a ballot issue. That would indicate that people read the voter’s pamphlet and weigh the merits of both sides of an issue. Then after careful consideration, they vote for the issue or candidate that represents the best choice. Instead I see across the board voting for one particular form of political thinking. It doesn’t matter what it is based on, just no real thinking or consideration is evident. This is important in that our county gets one-sided politics applied to every issue. We are at a point where it is useless to challenge and a complete waste of time and money to fund any alternate campaigns. The danger is that elected and appointed officials become blind and deaf when they are never challenged to think or look at alternate solutions to public policy. It also means that they are more likely to abuse their power. To be more specific, look for police to abuse their power when they are never reviewed or challenged. Our police are becoming more militarized and view citizens as the enemy in a war – like the “war on drugs.” Just look at the way citizens are treated by the government post 9-11. We are all potential terrorists who require surveillance. Giving total power to a single political view endangers your individual liberty. How can you object to government abuse if there is no one in the room standing behind you? -Pete Scobby Newport

Pend Oreille County property valuations up BY DON GRONNING

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NEWPORT – Pend Oreille County property assessments for property taxes to be paid in 2014 are up about $18 million over last year, according to Pend Oreille County Assessor Jim McCroskey, coming in at $1.38 billion, compared to $1.36 billion the previous year. “Most of the increase was because of new construction,” McCroskey said. He said each area has a mix of different taxing districts such as school districts, fire districts and cemetery districts. McCroskey says every taxing district has a ceiling, as does the county. The county physically inspected the north end of the county this year, a process that concluded this fall. The entire county is assessed annually, with a quarter of the county physically inspected each

year so that the entire county is physically inspected every four years. This year the physical inspections took place in the north part of the county, where valuations went up about $26 million, to about $245 million. The previous year, assessments on the north end totaled about $219 million. The rest of the county was assessed using statistics, such as comparable sales and asking price. “Sales are what we look at, sometimes asking prices,” McCroskey said. He said sometimes assessments are adjusted downward if the asking price is less than the assessment. Foreclosures aren’t considered, nor are high asking prices. McCroskey said next year assessors will physically evaluate the central part of the county, from Blueslide to

just north of the City of Newport. Assessments in some areas went down, he said. Some assessments at Diamond and Bead lakes were down, as were some assessments on lower priced homes in Newport, McCroskey said. There were 24 appeals recently handled by the Board of Equalization for 2012 assessments. Four

were withdrawn at the appellant’s request, six were stipulated to prior to hearings, 10 were sustained and four were adjusted following a hearing. The valuation of all the appeals totaled $6.973 million. After the stipulations and hearings, the assessed valuation was reduced to $6.699 million.

Fairgrounds roof repair bid awarded NEWPORT – During their regular meeting Monday, Nov. 4, Pend Oreille County commissioners accepted a $7,370 bid from of Town and Country Builders to repair the roof for the horse barn at the Pend Oreille County Fairgrounds that was damaged when a tree fell on it about six weeks ago during a windstorm.

Nine prospects were contacted to submit bids, according to the county’s engineer Don Ramsey. Two submitted bids, but one of the bids was deemed non responsive because some required items were omitted in the bid paperwork. The job is expected to be performed right away, according to Mike Manus, county commissioner.

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Tepee’s come alive for Newport resident Debra Williams makes 13 tepees for Thirteen Grandmothers BY DESIREÉ HOOD OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – Strong intuition led Debra Williams to make a tepee in 2009 with hopes that it would find a home with the International Council of Thirteen Indigenous Grandmothers. The tepee never made it to the grandmothers, but perseverance paid off for Williams when she met the grandmothers in 2011 at one of their councils. “I still felt really strongly that I was to give this tepee,” said Williams, who now lives in Newport. Williams has been making tepees since 1997 when she was a single mother living in Montana. There was a small tepee company who was hiring and when she applied, she was hired without training. The company showed her a tepee from someone else and told her to learn the process. “They said, ‘I hope you can figure out how to do this,’” Williams said. She spent her childhood sewing and making clothes so she took that knowledge into tepee making. “I had a lot of experience with how to figure things out backwards and inside out,” Williams said. After learning the sewing process on the industrial sized machine, she started painting the tepees as well for the small company. “I never realized I had so much artistic talent in me,” Williams said. After a couple years working for the small business, she split off on her own and started Sage Brush Tipi. She has quit counting the number of tepees she has made but estimates she made

more than 200 tepees before she quit counting. “I have always had a fondness and a sense of connection with tepees and the native people,” Williams said. “Because I know it so well, I could almost do it blindfolded.” Williams met grandmother Margaret Behan from ArapahoeCheyenne and found out Behan was hosting the next gathering of the grandmothers in southeast Montana, just outside of Lame Deer in 2012. Behan commented that she wanted to have 13 tepees present at “I still her gathering, representing the felt really Thirteen Indige- strongly that nous GrandmothI was to give ers. “I said, ‘I have this tepee,” one for you,’” Williams said. Debra Williams “That’s how it really began.” Behan called her in late August 2011 and asked Williams to make the 13 tepees for her gathering. “It was beautiful,” Williams said. “We both understood the significance of the tepee in ways most people don’t.” In May 2012, Williams traveled to Lame Deer and Behan’s home, sewing machine in tow, and stayed on the reservation making tepees for the event. “With just a few months to go, that’s what I did,” Williams said. “It was really non-stop for me for six straight weeks.” She said she barely made all 13 tepees in time because there was damage to her sewing machine when it was unloaded after her journey there. In Native American culture, the women traditionally make the tepees out of animal hides. After what she calls a “marathon run,” Williams finished the day before the event.

“It’s still to me impossible that it happened, but it did,” Williams said. “I finished the last one that evening before.” The tepees were pitched, 11 in one day, and the four-day council kicked off in Lame Deer. More than 1,000 people came to the reservation, most of them praying, camping and enjoying nature. Williams said the councils are a time of prayer and reflection on Mother Earth. The Grandmothers use traditional tribal ceremonies and prayers, combined with the ceremonial fire during the council. The ceremonial fire is lit during the opening ceremony and remains lit 24 hours a day during the council. Williams said the Grandmothers are healers, teachers and highly respected in their communities and the fire is a central part of the council for the Grandmothers to pray around. “Their focus is to pray for peace, pray for the children and for the healing of the earth,” Williams said. The Grandmothers are from the Amazon rainforest, the Arctic circle of North America, the highlands of central America, the Black Hills of South Dakota, the mountains of Oaxaca, the desert of the American southwest, the mountains of Tibet and the rainforest of Central America. More than 16 invites were sent to elder women around the world, and 13 answered the calling. They came together in 2004 in Phoenicia, N.Y., and formed Global Alliance for the “good of all beings.” Part of their mission is to visit the homestead of each Grandmother. “They are from all over the world so it’s quite the undertaking,” Williams said. The Grandmothers state their SEE TEPEE, 6A

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Cut your own Christmas tree for $5 COLVILLE – For a $5 Christmas tree permit, people will be able to cut their own Christmas trees in the Colville National Forest. Among the more popular trees are the true firs, pines, and Douglas-firs which have a more natural look than the commercially grown trees from tree farms. Most of the Colville National Forest is open to Christmas tree cutting, but you must have a permit to do so. Since trees must

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Debra Williams made 13 tepees for the gathering of the International Council of Thirteen Indigenous Grandmothers in 2012. The tepees represent each grandmother that is part of the council. FROM PAGE 5A

alliance is one of “prayer, education and healing for our Mother Earth, all Her inhabitants, all the children and for the next seven generations to come.” They believe in the ancestral ways of prayer, peacemaking and healing. Making the tepee in 2009 was the beginning of a beautiful friendship between Williams and the Grandmothers. Williams stayed unexpectedly on the reservation near Lame Deer for 14 months following the gathering. She said she enjoyed helping Behan with daily life chores, giving Behan plenty of time to work on her documentary “The Ride Home” about a 1,391-mile journey by horseback retracing the Exodus of the Chey-

enne in 1878. “It was quite an experience being close to land,” Williams said of her stay. Behan still travels for part of her time and Williams is hopeful a trip to Newport will happen during the month of November. Williams said Behan likes to be active when she travels and speaking engagements in the area will be scheduled when the visiting date is set. “She likes to have direct contact with people when she travels,” Williams said. “They are not sitting at home in their rocking chairs.” Williams is raising funds to help Behan on her journey to Newport and to show support of the documentary. She cofounded the Inland Northwest Women’s Council, who stepped

up to help in 2012 when the women and a few men harvested and peeled more than 240 poles for the 13 tepees in less than six weeks from a homestead north of Elk. “People who know me here are excited to help,” Williams said. Williams said that making the tepees was rewarding and she knew it was a time to display her best work. Each Grandmother was allowed to keep the tepee representing her culture. Six have been delivered and Williams hopes the other seven will leave Behan’s home soon and find their way to the owners. “There is something about the tepee itself that is alive,” Williams said. “The tepees are not just tents. There is some kind of magic, some kind of mystery that draws people to them.”

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Selkirk grad chosen for National Honor Guard BY DESIREÉ HOOD OF THE MINER

IONE – Following in his grandfather’s footsteps, Garet Sax joined the Navy to serve his country with pride. Halfway through bootcamp about ten weeks ago, Sax was Sax chosen to be a part of the United States Navy Ceremonial Guard, making his family very proud. His parents always knew Sax would succeed in his future endeavors and they are proud he was chosen for this honor. Sax is the youngest of three children to Keith and Paula Saxe from Ione and the first in the family to enter the military since his grandfather. “We always kind of knew he would do something like that,” his mother Paula Saxe said. “He is kind of following in his grandfathers footsteps.” His grandfather passed away two years ago and Sax was very close to him. He had served three years in the Navy during the Korean War. “That had a lot to do with my decision,” Sax said of choosing the Navy. “The opportunities the Navy gave me were right for me.”

Experiencing culture shock coming from Ione, landing in Chicago for bootcamp and then Washington D.C. within months of graduating from Selkirk High School in 2013, Sax realized just how small north Pend Oreille County really is. This trip has taken him the farthest he has ever been from home. “My division in bootcamp was larger than my entire school,” Sax said. The Navy chooses the soldiers it wants in the Ceremonial Guard, looking for certain criteria. Being taller than six foot is a requirement and at six-foot four-inches, Sax crushed the height limit. Getting through bootcamp was a learning experience for Sax. He said nothing was done alone and relying on fellow sailors to keep up with the group was often hard. Sax said if one person slacked off, the whole division had to redo the tasks. “It was pretty tough physically,” Sax said. Coming from a man who wrestled for 14 years, getting that title is tough. Finishing bootcamp six weeks ago, the government shutdown gave Sax a few days of needed rest. He missed getting his orders to Washington D.C. from his Chicago bootcamp site by three hours. He expected them around noon and

the government shutdown that morning, Oct. 1, at 9 a.m. “Chicago is an absolutely beautiful place,” Sax said. He said he enjoyed watching Transformers 4 being filmed during his downtime in the Windy City. Finally arriving in Washington D.C. for training, Sax said he now has seven inspections to complete before his training for the ceremonial guard is done. The inspections include shining and sanding his rifle, making sure his metals are exactly one-quarter inch from the pocket, shining brass and uniform inspections. “A thread inside my pocket is a hit on my inspection. Everything has to be so exact,” Sax said. “You have so much pride in everything you did because you put in so much time.” Once he completes those inspections, he moves on to three drill inspections. Once those are done, he enters the marching platoon and starts working military funerals. The three by seven marching platoon “stands tight” and stares at the same point for over an hour, keeping uniformity in the platoon. “You can’t take too deep of a breath because it’s movement,” Sax said. “It’s not hard training, it just is so exact on everything.” Four options await Sax after

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shows, spinning rifles and put on an entertaining show. “It’s really cool what they do,” Sax said. He was leaning toward this position at one point in time. The fourth option is the one Sax chose and it is Colors. This team of four soldiers works funerals and sporting events, presenting the Navy and American flags. “They like the taller people to do colors,” Sax said. Sax said the military likes to have the flags presented taller than most people, so they encourage the tall soldiers to participate in Colors. The requirement is six-foot two-inches in height for Colors. The highest-ranking soldiers in the Colors squad will work Presidential Colors, walking behind the carriage with the president or admiral casket, carrying the personal flag of the one being laid to rest. The Admirals’ flag is blue with the number of stars the Admiral earned. The presidential flag has the presidential seal on it. “I am hoping to do that,” Sax said. So far, Sax has completed two of

seven inspections. He hopes to be done with the inspections by the end of November or the first part of December. He will spend two years doing this command, where he works as a fireman and has the ranking of E1. He will be an E3 after training is complete and hopes to be an E4 before leaving the command. An E4 is a petty officer third class. Sax said he wants to be an electrician’s mate upon leaving the ceremonial guard. Sax can see the Capitol building and the Washington Monument from his window where he stays. The scenery is quite different than north Pend Oreille County and Ione. “It’s pretty awesome,” Sax said. He hopes to have time to enjoy the tourist attractions in the Nation’s capital once training is completed. Spending two years in Colors may seem like a lifetime to the young soldier, but he looks forward to the challenges that lie ahead. “Everyone says it just flies by,” Sax said.

A Look at History A national trade magazine stated recently that people go: 1) from chains to spiritual faith. 2) from spiritual faith to courage. 3) from courage to liberty. 4) from liberty to abundance. 5) from abundance to selfishness. 6) from selfishness to complacency. 7) from complacency to apathy. 8) from apathy to dependency, and 9) from dependency back to chains again. Found by Alice Warner in the Nov. 1, 1962 Newport Miner

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NEWPORT – There will be a free mini-concert and meal sponsored by the Newport Southern Baptist Church Friday, Nov. 15, from 5-7 p.m. at the Hospitality House in Newport. The Hospitality House is located at 216 Washington Ave. Josh and Taylor Greenslade are the featured musicians. There will be a free meal, as well as music at the Friday event. Newport Southern Baptist Church Pastor Rob Greenslade will also be using a potter’s wheel and giving a talk themed “Lessons From a Lump of Clay.”

Learn about ObamaCare at the library PRIEST RIVER – The next topic for the Live & Learn series at the Priest River Library will be the Affordable Care Act, which will go into effect in January 2014. Representatives from Taylor Insurance, an independent insurance agency, will be on hand to explain the Affordable Care Act and options available for those seeking coverage. The program will be held Monday, Nov. 18, 10 a.m. to noon, and repeated Tuesday, Nov. 19, 5-7 p.m. Both programs will be held at the Priest River Library, 118 Main St. For more information, call the library at 208-4482207. Follow library programs and events at http://westbonner. lili.org.

Cusick Community in Action Together & Toys for Tots CUSICK – It’s time to go toy shopping. The Cusick Community in Action Together and Toys for Tots program are joining efforts to help Pend Oreille County families in need this holiday season. Toys are needed for children ages 0-12. All children who sign up to receive toys will get one through donations. Toys should be new, unwrapped and undamaged. They can be dropped off at the Cusick Community In Action Together center at 115 Third St., Cusick, on Tuesdays from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., or Thursdays from 2-6 p.m. Assistance is needed in a variety of ways. Volunteers are needed to check toy box routes Nov. 25 through Dec. 16, fundraising, the benefit dinner, distribution of toys Dec. 21, from 6-9 p.m., and flyer distribution. Community sponsors are needed for silent auction items, benefit dinner donations, food assistance, and large raffle items. Businesses are also needed to host Toys for Tots donation boxes. Anyone who would like to volunteer or is in need of a toy, should contact CCAT community services coordinator Shawna Hulet at 509-6712893.

Share your life events for free NEWPORT – The Newport and Gem State Miner Newspapers are looking to share your life events with the community. Submit births, weddings and engagements to The Miner for publication at no charge. The Miner can be reached at 509447-2433, minernews@povn. com or visit www.pendoreillerivervalley.com online, or stop by the office at 421 S. Spokane in Newport.

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Pastor Rob Greenslade will be giving a talk on “Lessons Learned from a Lump of Clay,” during a free concert and meal at the Hospitality House Friday, Nov. 15, from 5-7 p.m.

Deck the Falls coming soon METALINE FALLS – The annual Deck the Falls celebration, a variety of events, contests and concerts, is set for Friday and Saturday, Dec. 6-7 in Metaline Falls. Limited space is available for a table at the Arts and Crafts Faire. Call the Cutter at 509-446-4018 to reserve your table. The Deck the Falls celebration kicks off Friday, Dec. 6 at 5 p.m. in Busta Park in Metaline Falls. Santa will arrive on the town’s fire engine. Santa and Metaline Falls Mayor Tara Leininger will light the town’s Christmas tree. The North Pend Oreille Valley Lion’s Club will have hot dogs and hot beverages in the Visitor’s Center. Pend Oreille Fire District No. 2 will have a bonfire with s’mores available. The Christmas Elves display will be downtown for everyone to enjoy. Saturday, Dec. 7, events begin at the Cutter Theatre at 10 a.m.

Living History Festival coming to Cutter METALINE FALLS – The Cutter Theatre will host the Living History Festival, an interpretive retrospective of the history and the people who settled in north Pend Oreille County, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 15-16. The twoday event will feature locals who, through a variety of mediums, will bring the past to life. Friday, Nov. 15 will be a special presentation of the Living History for the school children, who will visit each “station” to learn something exciting about the history of the area. On Saturday, the community is welcome to enter the Cutter and take a step back into the past. Interpretive and interactive exhibits and presentations will be found throughout the building from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The schedule includes Van Whysong in the auditorium with a PowerPoint photography history of the area from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Nic Noga, will perform outside – weather permitting – and in the lobby, with a logger and miner re-

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Joanna R. Northrup Air National Guard Airman 1st Class Joanna R. Northrup graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that

with the Arts & Crafts Faire, which continues until 4 p.m. Crafters will be found throughout the building with gift ideas and food items. Lunch will be served in the “Room at the Ramp” for a nominal cost. Santa will be on hand for pictures but families must bring their own camera. There will also be a visit by Father Christmas. At 6 p.m., the DeColores Handbell Choir will perform. During the concert the winners of the cookie and gingerbread house contest will be announced. The cookie contest is a favorite of the cooks in the area, with multiple age divisions and prizes for everyone. This year a gingerbread house category has been added. All entries must be delivered to the Cutter Theatre, in the Artscape Room on the lower

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included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who com-

enactment at 11 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Helen Noga will be in the Rural Schools Museum room at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. with a demonstration on herbs and their traditional preparations and uses. Dorothy Konsbruck will demonstrate food preservation techniques in the “Room at the Ramp” kitchen for one session beginning at noon. Wendy Ostlie will be in the upper level Skylight Room at 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. with readings on the traditions of the Native Americans. Tara Leininger, dressed as a lady of 1913, will tell the history of the town of Metaline Falls in the Green Room at noon and 2 p.m. The Living History Festival is presented by the Cutter Theatre and the Artscape program and was developed by Erin Kinney and Linda Bataller. For more information, contact the Cutter Theatre at 509-446-4108. The Cutter is located at 302 Park St. in Metaline Falls.

|| plete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Northrup is the daughter of Carl and Janice Northrup of Usk. She is a 2003 graduate of Cusick High School.

level, Saturday, Dec. 7 between 10 a.m. and noon. All entries become the property of the Cutter Theatre. The cookies – not tasted by judges – are served at the concert reception that evening and the gingerbread houses will be part of a silent auction. The children’s poster contest has begun for the Selkirk school children. They have their poster paper and all homeschool children can stop by the Cutter for their poster paper. There are awards for each age division and special recognition of the favorite of Father Christmas. Information on the poster and cookie contest is available at the Cutter Theatre office every day except Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information on Deck the Falls call 509-446-4108. The Cutter Theatre is located at 302 Park St. in Metaline Falls.

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“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

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Bake sale benefits pets in need of medical treatment PRIEST RIVER – The Priest River Animal Rescue is holding a bake sale Saturday, Nov. 16, to benefit three animals in need of medical care. The bake sale is from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Mitchell’s Harvest Food grocery store on Highway 2 in Priest River. To do baking for Max the sale contact Beth at 509-671-0045 or Sandee at Critters at 208-448-1180 or just show up at the sale at 9:30 a.m. The bake sale benefits Tinker, Max and Annie. Tinker is Tinker an 8-year-old boxercocker spaniel mix. She started draining her water bucket recently, which raised some concerns. A series of tests indicate she has Cushing’s Syndrome, an adrenal gland ailment that can

Awards available for local women, girls NEWPORT – Soroptimist of Newport and Priest River area have four awards available for women and girls in the area. Soroptimist’s mission is to improve the lives of women and girls locally, as well as throughout the world. The awards are for women and girls who make extraordinary differences in the life of women and girls. If you know of a candidate or are interested in applying for one of these awards, contact Soroptimist President Michelene Weisbarth at michelenew@ifiber.tv or 509-6712552. She will discuss complete eligibility requirements and assist in applications. Some award applications have a Dec. 1 deadline. All women in the Newport and Priest River area are welcome at Soroptimist meetings, the first and third Tuesday of each month at the Pine Ridge Communi-

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 3rd and Spokane St., Newport, WA Worship Service ~ 10:00 a.m. Church School ~ 10:00 a.m. Nursery Care Available Rev. Russell Clark 447-4121 newportucc@conceptcable.com www.newportucc.org

REAL LIFE MINISTRIES

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

PINE RIDGE COMMUNITY CHURCH 1428 1st Street West Sunday School ~ 9:15 a.m. Morning Worship ~ 10:30 a.m. Wednesday: Youth ~7:00 p.m. Pastor Mitch McGhee 447-3265

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

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

CHURCH OF FAITH

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

prove to be serious and costly, according to PRAR volunteers. Tinker loves to go for car rides and spent a year as a therapy dog at a local elderly home. She still has several years of life, volunteers said, so the condition needs to be taken care of. Max is an 11-yearAnnie old Schnauzer with bladder stones. Diet has not eliminated them and they need to be surgically removed and very soon. Volunteers said he’s a “tough little guy,” full of self esteem and vigor. Annie is a calico cat brought to the shelter after her owner of 10 years fell ill and could no longer care for her. She’s an avid mouser and came to the shelter with dull fur and an ear infection. Her coat issue has been resolved, but her ears are still bothering her. She needs surgery to help drain her ears after years of battling infections.

Community Church Directory CATHOLIC MASSES

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

ty Church on Highway 2, just west of Newport, at noon. The Ruby Award is for a woman who starts a program, such as a mentoring program for at risk girls, that benefits both the women and girls and the community. The Violet Richardson Award is for a girl, age 14-17, who has made a difference in her community by volunteer service. This award is based on merit, not on academic achievement. In order to assist adult women to achieve their educational goals, the Women’s Opportunity Award is for women who have the primary financial responsibility for family and self and have been accepted at a vocational or academic program and demonstrate financial need. The Fellowship Award is for women who are pursuing graduate education (Master’s or Doctorate) and are established in a career path.

SPRING VALLEY MENNONITE CHURCH

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

NEWPORT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

“Sharing Christ As He Is, With People As They Are” 2nd & Spokane Sts 447-3846 9 a.m. Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Worship Service 11:30 a.m. Fellowship Time September - May AWANA - Tuesday 5:30 p.m. The Immortals (13-High School ) Thur. 7-9 Pastor Rob Malcolm

NEW TESTAMENT CHURCH

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

HOUSE OF THE LORD

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

NEWPORT SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS

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

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

AMERICAN LUTHERAN CHURCH E.L.C.A.

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

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North Pend Oreille

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

NOVEMBER 13, 2013 |

Thanksgiving prayer service at UCC Shakespeare comes alive at Selkirk high METALINE FALLS – The Metaline Falls Congregational United Church of Christ is hosting a Thanksgiving Prayer Service, open to the public, Friday, Nov. 27 at 7 p.m. at the church, on the corner of Grandview and Fifth Avenue in Metaline Falls. This service has been a tradi-

tion for more than 20 years. It is a time of prayer and reflection on the thanks for all good things. The service includes traditional hymns of thanks, scripture, and prayer. Reverend Tara Leininger’s short meditation is titled “Too Much of a Good Thing.”

Warm beverages and breads will be available prior to the service. The Metaline Falls Congregational UCC is a community church, welcoming all believers, questioners and seekers. For more information, call the church at 509-446-3301.

|| N O R T H P E N D O R E I L L E CO U N T Y E V E N T S WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13 Story Time: 10:30 a.m. - Metalines Library Basic Computer Class: 11 a.m. to Noon - Ione Library, Call 509442-3030 For Reservations Weight Watchers: 6 p.m. Weigh in 6:30-7 p.m. meeting - Ione Catholic Church Metaline Town Council: 7 p.m. Metaline Town Hall THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14 Story Time: 11 a.m. - Ione Library North Pend Oreille Chamber of Commerce: 6-8:30 p.m. – American Legion, Metaline Falls

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15 Story Time and Crafts: 10:30 a.m. - Metalines Library Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. Ione Senior Center SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17 American Legion Post 144: 3 p.m. - American Legion in Metaline Falls MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18 Story Time: 10:30 a.m. - Metalines Library Selkirk School Board: 6 p.m. Selkirk Middle/High School Music Room Tuesday, November 19

Story Time: 11 a.m. - Ione Library Book Discussion Group: 4-5 p.m. - Ione Library North Pend Oreille Valley Lions: 7 p.m. - Lions Train Depot in Ione Wednesday, November 20 Story Time: 10:30 a.m. - Metalines Library Basic Computer Class: 11 a.m. to Noon - Ione Library, Call 509442-3030 For Reservations Commissioner Kiss Office Hours: 3-6:45 p.m. - Ione Library Weight Watchers: 6 p.m. Weigh in 6:30-7 p.m. meeting - Ione Catholic Church Ione Town Council: 7 p.m. Clerk’s Office

IONE – The Selkirk High School Theatre Arts will present “Sigh No More: The Ladies of William Shakespeare” at the Cutter Theatre Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 18-19 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $4 for adults and $2 for students, available at the door. “Sigh No More” is a collection of scenes, music and sonnets from the work of William Shakespeare. Selkirk High School has a history of performing the works of Shakespeare and the studentactors have reveled in the challenges. It has been several years since Shakespeare was performed by Selkirk students after a 17-year

Local artist featured at Cutter METALINE FALLS – The work of Eric Ellsworth is featured at the Cutter Gallery inside the historic Cutter Theatre through Dec. 5. Ellsworth is one of the north county’s talented and celebrated artists, according to Cutter Theatre staff. Choosing trees from the area, Ellsworth creates unique frames for artwork, photography or mirrors. Using the natural shape of the outer wood and intrinsic beauty of the bark itself, each frame is hand crafted to a specific item. Custom

orders are also available. In the Cutter Gallery, Ellsworth has chosen many pieces that viewers have enjoyed, all having to do with the wild beauty of the region. Ellsworth, a retired teacher from the Selkirk School District, continues to live high in the mountains off Boundary Road with his wife Liz. Family is an important part of his life. Ellsworth’s work is for sale and several pieces have already sold. Ellsworth’s woodcrafts, including

custom-made desks, tables and other items, are sold locally and throughout the world on his Internet site. His work will be on display through Dec. 5. Gallery hours are Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. or during special events in the Cutter Theatre. Call the Cutter Theatre at 509446-4108 for more information. The Cutter Theatre is located at 302 Park St. in Metaline Falls.

West Bonner takes up athletic manual PRIEST RIVER – How often should student athletes have their grades checked to see if they are passing all their classes in order to be eligible to play sports? That was one subject taken up by the West Bonner County School Board at their meeting Wednesday, Sept. 18. School board members questioned athletic director Jared Hughes about the policy, which currently requires grades be checked every four weeks. Students who are failing a class must

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attend after school tutoring for a half hour each day until their grades are brought up to passing. Board members questioned whether checking every four weeks was often enough during a discussion of the athletic handbook. Checking every two weeks might be better, it was suggested. Board members also questioned the portion of the athletic handbook that dealt with student athletes and parties where alcohol or drugs may be used. The policy requires students not

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

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Governor Jay Inslee Office of the Governor PO Box 40002 Olympia, WA 98504-0002 360-902-4111 Relay operators for the deaf or hard of hearing, dial 7-1-1 www.governor.wa.gov Legislative District 7 Sen. John Smith (R) 115B Irv Newhouse Building P.O. Box 40407 Olympia WA 98504-0407 360-786-7612 E-mail: john.smith@leg.wa.gov Rep. Joel Kretz (R) 335A Legislative Building P.O. Box 40600 Olympia WA 98504-0600 360-786-7988 E-mail: kretz.joel@leg.wa.gov Home Office: 20 N. Main St. Omak, WA 98841 509-826-7203 Rep. Shelly Short (R) 204 Modular Building A P.O. Box 40600 Olympia WA 98504-0600 360-786-7908 E-mail: short.shelly@leg.wa.gov Home office: 147 North Clark Ave. Suite 5 Republic WA 99166 509-775-8047 Washington Legislative Hotline 1-800-562-6000 (in session, weekdays 8 a.m.-noon, 1-4:30 p.m.) Legislative homepage: http://www.leg. wa.gov

attend parties where they know there will be alcohol or drugs. If they do go to a party and there is drug or alcohol use, they are to leave immediately and call their coach as soon as possible. School board trustee Phil Hixon asked if students were required to name names if they were in such a situation.

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tradition and none of the actors in this production had yet experienced the challenges and rewards. “It is so cool,” actor Georgianna Shafer said. “You think it’s tough to understand but it’s not.” Director and advisor Tara Leininger is excited to bring the tradition back. “We really enjoyed doing ancient Greek theatre but there is nothing like Shakespeare to teach a young thespian their acting skills,” Leininger said. “Sigh No More” features an all-female cast and the scenes and music chosen reflect that necessity. The student actors are Megan

Bloomer, Abiona Carrasco, Melanie Gagliardo, Menessa Merkley, Shafer and Alex Yarnell. This cast features four seniors, a sophomore and one sixth-grader, all with a variety of experience. Gagliardo and Yarnell both have stage work with the Missoula Children’s Theatre and all but Gagliardo have been acting for the Selkirk program for many years. The one young man involved in the production is Jordan Storey, who is learning about stage lighting and will be the light technician for the production.

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Friday thru Monday 2013376 ANNUAL REPORT EASTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY EARLY HEAD START ANNUAL REPORT AVAILABLE TO PUBLIC The annual fiscal report for Eastern Washington University Early Head Start is available to the public on the program’s website at: http://access.ewu.edu/ ehs. The report for fiscal year July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2013 is there as well as the revised report for fiscal year July 1, 2011 – June 30, 2012. Also, you can get a copy of the reports sent to you. If you would like a report, contact EWU EHS Parent and Community Engagement Manager Ray Roberts at (509) 359-3157 or by email at rroberts3@ ewu.edu. The annual report contains the following information: The total amount of public and private funds received and the amount from each source.

An explanation of budgetary expenditures and proposed budget for the fiscal year. The total number of children and families served, the average monthly enrollment (as a percentage of funded enrollment), and the percentage of eligible children served. The results of the most recent review by the Secretary and the financial audit. The percentage of enrolled children that received medical and dental exams. Information about parent involvement activities. The agency’s efforts to prepare children for kindergarten. This notice is made to the public as requested by federal law 42 United States Code Section 9839. If you have any questions about this notice, please contact Ray Roberts. Published in The Newport Miner November 13 and 20, 2013. (41-2)

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Foundation dinner makes record year PRIEST RIVER – The Priest River Community Foundation, in its seventh year of existence and second year as an affiliate of the Idaho Community Foundation, recently held its 7th annual Helping Our Hometown Charity Auction and Dinner at the Beardmore Building in Historic Downtown Priest River. This year’s sold out event set a record for fundraising with nearly $12,000 raised from the live auction and another $18,000 in donations to the Foundation’s Legacy Fund. The Legacy Fund was started in November 2012 and will become a permanent endowment for the community. So far, more than $43,000 has been donated to help reach the initial goal of $100,000. The evening was highlighted by a live auction with auctioneer Geoff Rusho working the crowd to raise money while entertaining the attendees. Students from the Priest River Lamanna High School leadership class volunteered at the coat check and as spotters and students from the Leo’s Club volunteered to showcase the baskets. Mayor Jim Martin showed that he will do nearly anything to raise money for the foundation and the community when he summoned his brother Tony Martin, sister Melodie Redick, and friend Butch Low to the front of the room to do the YMCA. The quartet was able to bring in nearly $1,900 in the impromptu challenge. “What we are doing is not about any one person, it is about raising money for the community and leaving a legacy for all that are here after us,” Martin told the crowd. The basket awards this year went to Todd and Patricia

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A sold out crowd at the Priest River Community Foundation Helping our Hometown Charity Auction and Dinner, helped raise $43,000, marking a record year for the foundation. The dinner was held Saturday, Nov. 2, at the Beardmore Building in Priest River.

Sudick for most generous auction donor, Brian Runberg for the basket that raised the most money, Brian Ekrem and Wendy Starbird for best themed basket and Aerocet for best corporate basket. The foundation board, consisting of Jean Elsaesser, Holly Jahnsen, Susie Luckey, Ray and Denise Roberts, Lila Hirst and Jim and Kerri Martin, want to thank all of the basket donors, attendees, and those that bought baskets or donated to the legacy fund. “We could not do this without all of you. Also to West Bonner County community, we thank you for your continued support,” Martins said.

Holiday Craft Fair Camas Center for Community Wellness in Cusick

Fri., Nov. 15th • Sat., Nov. 16th ~~10 am - 6 pm

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OLDTOWN AUTO SALES We buy clean used cars and RV’s. See our complete inventory online at www.oldtownautos.com.(51HB-tf) AF OFFICE SUPPLY Holiday cards and gifts. Pack-nShip. FedEx/ UPS. Mailbox services. Weekdays 9:00-6:00 Saturdays 9:00- 4:00. 220 South Washington, Newport. (509) 447-5171. (41) TURKEY BINGO Win turkeys and hams. 6:00 p.m. Friday, November 15th at the Cusick American Legion. Please bring donation for half time action. (509) 445-1537. (41p) PUBLIC ELECTION for the reinstatement of a Pend Oreille County Common Law Grand Jury. “Whenever people are well informed they can be trusted with their own government” - Thomas Jefferson. Please be advised thatWe the people will be holding an election for the reinstating of the Common Law Grand Jury here on Pend Oreille County, at the Usk Community Center, 2442 Black Road, Usk, Washington, on Tuesday, November 19, 2013 7:00 p.m. There will be a 35 minute Presentation starting at 7:00 p.m. and a vote by showing of hands will be at 7:35 p.m. All participants will then be invited to register for the Common Law Grand Jury. (41p) EXCUSE OUR MESS! The Fashion Shack is remodeling. We still have our storewide sale going on inside! 50% off kids to adult popular name brand clothing. 112 South Spokane, Newport. (509) 447-1093. (41) Read The Newport Miner and Gem State Miner Classifieds.

MITSUBISHI HD TV 64” floor model 75.00 or best offer. (509) 671-5531. (41) FRUIT TREE Ornamental and shrub trimming. Years of experience. Call Larry (208) 290-7361. (41p) METALINE FALLS WASHINGTON 1 bedroom apartments. Post Office building. Water, sewer garbage wi-fi included. $415- $455. (208) 610-9220. (41-4) ON-CALL FACILITIES MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN I Public Works Department: Oncall position. Wage: $11.11/hr. See job description for complete list of qualifications and essential job functions. Obtain application and job description: Pend Oreille County Human Resources, 625 W. 4th St. Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-6499 or County website: www. pendoreilleco.org. Application deadline: December 2, 2013 at 4:00 pm. (41-2) 60 AND RETIRED Looking for companion who likes prospecting, rockhounding and traveling. Arizona for the winter. Possible long term. Mr. Lonely, (509) 589-0384. (41HB-3) FREE SEMINAR AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE ACT AND LONG TERM CARE PROTECTING YOUR ASSETS Thursday November 21st, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Denise Stewart Law office, 301 South Washington Avenue, Suite A, Newport. Coffee and cookies provided. Call (509) 447-3242 for reservations as seating is limited. (41HB-2)

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Sports

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Lady Grizzlies soccer team heads to state BY MICHELLE NEDVED OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – The Newport girls soccer team played La Salle in the 1A State Tournament in Yakima Tuesday night. Results were not available at press time. Check The Miner Online at www.PendOreilleRiverValley.com to see results. The Grizzlies got to state by beating Okanogan 3-2 Saturday, at Newport, in double-overtime. “The Okanogen game was a tough, very exciting, hard won game,” Newport coach Jeremy Lewis said. Newport scored first after Holly Malsbury broke free behind the defense and put one in the right corner. Okanogan answered with a score shortly after that. Okanagon put up another score on a penalty kick after a Newport player got a hand on the ball in the box. “We were able to counter when Sydney Hearnden, back from her knee injury, was able to knock one in from a corner kick,” Lewis said, tying the game at 2-2. Lewis said Newport controlled the ball much of the second half and had several good chances to score, but faced an exceptional

goalkeeper and the game ended regular play tied. That put the game into a 5-minute overtime. The game was still tied after the first overtime period, and went into another 5-minute OT. With less than a minute left in the second overtime period, the ball was played to the right side of the box to Malsbury. “She dribbled across the box to her left,” Lewis said. Hearnden came across the box from left to right and took the ball after it got away from Malsbury. “With one touch, she shot it into the low right corner for the game winner,” Lewis said. “It was a pretty amazing game to be part of.” Lewis said Newport played well on defense. “Violet Gay and Rhianna Knorr were outstanding in supporting roles,” Lewis said. Okanogan had six shots on goal and Newport had 14. Newport keeper Coralee Roberts had four saves. Lewis said the Griz played well in the 3-0 loss to Lakeside Tuesday, Nov. 5. “Despite the score we played

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Newport senior Sydney Hearnden dribbles the ball through a group of Okanogan players Saturday afternoon before taking a shot in Newport. The Grizzlies won in double-overtime, winning a birth to the state tournament in Yakima.

a fantastic game against a very good team,” he said. The teams were tied 0-0 at the half. In the second half Lakeside opened up and their speed really

showed, Lewis said. Lakeside broke through with a score at the 60-minute mark. “They scored on a penalty shortly after and that kinda took the wind out our sails,” Lewis

said. Still, Newport players performed well, he said. Kennedy Kindred, Ashley Beherens, Taylor Belton, and Jolie Frederick were great on defense,

Six Grizzlies named to All-League football teams NEWPORT – Six Newport Grizzly football players were named to the Northeast A All League teams, including Jeron Konkright, who was named to first teams on both offense and defense. The offensive first team includes Grizzly seniors Konkright and Ryan Rapp. Others named to offensive first team includes Lakeside seniors Coleton Collins and Charlie Mitchell, Freeman senior Max Laib and juniors Teigan Glidewell and Marcus Goldbach, Riverside seniors Sam Zanoni, Dallas Shuler and junior Jacob Collins and Kettle Falls senior Connor McKern. The offensive second team included two Grizzly players, seniors Daniel Foust and Conner Mullaley. The rest of the second team was made up of Kettle Falls

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The offense and defense MVP went to Freeman senior Kian Genteman. The all league defensive Battle first team included Newport seniors Konkright and Tristen Cutshall. Other defensive first team all league players include Riverside seniors Ryan Cotner, Rhett Hardan and Dallas Shuler, Freeman seniors Max Laib, Connor Rubright and junior Tea-

gan Glidewell, Lakeside senior Charlie Mitchell and sophomore Chase Kuhnert, and Chewelah senior Dustin Olson. Grizzly junior Isaiah Battle was selected for the defensive second team, the only Grizzly on this all league team. The defensive second team also included Kettle Falls senior Chris Boring and junior Brady Hansen, Medical Lake seniors Ricky Peterson, Steven Velasquez and junior Tellas Johnson, Lakeside seniors Shane Lembeck and Caymus Thomas, Riverside senior Sam Zanoni and junior Adam Hutton, and Freeman seniors Jessie Kitterman, Aaron Mettler, junior Billy Sims and sophomore Jack Paukert. The Coach of the Year goes to Freeman head coach Jim Wood. Freeman also received Assistant Coach of the Year with Kelly Neely.

Cusick finishes season with five game flurry BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

WILBUR – The Cusick Panther volleyball team had a busy week, playing five matches, winning three and losing two. Tuesday, Nov. 5, the Panthers beat Republic in a non-league tune-up game, getting some revenge for an earlier loss to Republic at Cusick. “I tried a different rotation this time and it worked well,” Cusick coach Kim Bluff said. The Panthers won in three sets 25-6, 25-18, 25-21. Caytlin Nenema had nine kills for Cusick, Kaleigh Driver had nine assists and Jovahni Andrews served three aces against the Tigers. Cusick started District 7 play Thursday, Nov. 7, with a four set loss to Almira/Coulee-Hartline. ACH jumped out and took the first two sets 25-19, 25-12 before Cusick came back with a 25-23 third set win. That was it, however, as ACH won the last set 25-19. ACH finished third in the tournament, which was won by WilburCreston. Odessa-Harrington won second. Nenema had seven kills and 13 digs for the Panthers. Driver had three assists and Nalene Andrews had a pair of blocks for Cusick. That put Cusick in a loser out game with cross county rival Selkirk later that day. Cusick made a statement in the first game, with 20 points before Selkirk scored. “Jovahni Andrews served 20 in a row,” Bluff said.

The Panthers went on to win the first two sets 25-3, 25-20. Selkirk battled back, taking a 26-24 win in the third set, before Cusick closed it out in the fourth set 25-10. The win put the Panthers in another loser out match with Curlew Saturday, Nov. 9. The Panthers won in four sets. Scores were unavailable at press time. “Curlew doesn’t make many mistakes,” Bluff said. They’re scrappy and pass well, she said, but Cusick focused and got the win. “They didn’t want to lose to Curlew,” Bluff said. Nenema led all scorers with 22 kills, Jovahni Andrews had 15 assists and Alajah Henry served a pair of aces in the win. That put Cusick against in a match with Almira/Coulee-Hartline for the last spot to state. The Panthers took ACH to four sets, but lost to them for the second time in the tournament, ending the Panthers’ season. Game scores were unavailable at press time. Nenema and Jovahni Andrews each had nine kills to lead Cusick. Nenema also had 15 blocks. Driver had a half dozen assists and two aces. Nalene Andrews also served a pair of aces. Cusick will lose four seniors next year – Nenema, Nalene Andrews, Henry and Saydele Haynes. “I have a huge sophomore class,” she said. “I think we’ll be number one in the league next year, but that’s just how I am.”

he said. Malsbury moved to midfield and adjusted well. If Newport wins its match with La Salle, they will move on to play the winner of the ConnerCashmere match.

Four Griz named to soccer all league NEWPORT – Four members of the Newport girls soccer team were named to the Northeast A All League team. Seniors Holly Malsbury and Jolie Frederick, and juniors Emily Lewis and Kenne- Frederick dy Kindred were named to the first team all league. The rest of the team is comprised of Freeman seniors Sierraa McGarity and Haley Burke, Lakeside juniors Callie Best Kindred

and Kelsey Jones and Lakeside sophomore Hailey Lesser, Riverside senior Jamie Hardy and Medical Lake junior Hannah Hartman and Medical Lake sophomore Jessica Laird. The offensive Malsbury MVP is Ashley Cook-Cox, a senior at Lakeside, and defensive MVP is Jocelyn Cook-Cox, a junior at Lakeside. Co-coaches of the year are Medical Lake’s Zane Higgins and Riverside’s Carl Lewis Lewis.

One Griz makes All League volleyball first team NEWPORT – Sophomore Hadley Stratton was Newport’s sole selection for the Northeast A League’s all league first team. Stratton Senior Kailey Ralston was named to the second team and Newport coach Kaprina Goodwin was named Coach of the Year. Freeman’s Kaela Straw was named Most Valuable Player. Freeman had two players selected for the first team, Brooke

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Lakeside. Freeman had two players named to the second team – Katie Vold and Josie Schultz. Medical Lake’s Cami Tinsler and Lakeside’s Lexie Watkins joined Ralston on the second team.

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Panthers beat Titans in seeding game BY DESIREÉ HOOD OF THE MINER

CUSICK – Panther quarterback Tyson Shanholtzer threw five touchdown passes to lead the team to victory Friday, Nov. 8, beating Odessa-Harrington 50-26 in the 1B District 7 Playoff O N D EC K : Qualifier game. AT LIBERTY District 7 has CHRISTIAN, two divisions, Saturday, Nov. a north and a 16, at 1:30 south. The top p.m. three teams from each division played each other to get seeded for the 1B District 7/9 Crossover games scheduled for Friday, Nov. 15. Cusick beat the No. 2 team from the south division, placing them into third place for all of District 7. Odessa-Harrington scored first on a six-yard run, scoring the only six points during the first quarter during the qualifier game. The Titans hit the scoreboard again on a 40-yard punt return, adding six more points to their board and setting the tone for the Panthers to strike back hard with six scoring plays. Chad Browneagle and Shanholtzer connected on a 50 yard pass, putting the first six Panther points on the board and narrowing the 12-point deficit by half. Shanholtzer and Alec Bluff played catch on a 20 yard pass, putting up eight more points and taking the lead back from the Titans which they never saw again. “From there, we never looked back,” Coach Sonny Finley said. He said both offense and defense played a strong game. Eli Peterson caught a 10-yard pass from Shanholtzer, adding six more to the growing Panther lead. The Panthers got a safety during the second quarter, adding two points to their lead, Finley said. “We woke up and took a 20-12 lead into halftime,” Finley said. The third quarter was slower on scoring with the only six points coming from Browneagle running in a two-yard touchdown. Finley said a two-point safety also helped during the third quarter.

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The Rangers fall to Entiat in 42-22 loss BY DESIREÉ HOOD OF THE MINER

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Senior Nolan Finley gets the tackle for the Panthers during the Friday, Nov. 8 victory over Odessa-Harrington 50-26.

The fourth quarter picked up the action and scoring as Cusick continued to dominate the field. Spirit White ran in a 42-yard rushing play, putting up six more points to the Panther board. Shanholtzer threw two more touchdowns, one on a five-yard pass to Bluff and a 28-yard pass to Browneagle. The Titans scored twice in the fourth quarter, on a 73-yard pass and a 58-yard pass, but it wasn’t enough to come from behind and

win the game. The final score was 50-26, the Panthers cleaning house against the Titans. “Our defense played really great football,” Finley said. He said there were no stats available for this game. With this victory, the Panthers travel to Richland, Wash. to take on the Liberty Christian Patriots in a 1B District 7/9 Crossover game, Friday, Nov. 15. Other 1B District 7/9 Crossover games include Entiat at Colton,

Selkirk at Wilbur-Creston, Odessa-Harrington at Touchet and the district 9 no. 4 team at Republic. The winner of the Panther game will move on to the quarterfinals and play Neah Bay the following week. Playoff games are one-loss elimination rounds meaning the Panthers have to win or they are knocked out of post-season play. “We will be ready to go by game time,” Finley said. “There is a lot to go over in the next few days.”

IONE – The Selkirk Rangers fell to the Entiat Tigers 42-22, Friday, Nov. 8, in Ione for the 1B District 7 Playoff Qualifier game. District 7 has two divisions, a north and a south. The top three teams from each division played each other to get seeded for the 1B District O N D EC K: 7/9 Crossover VS. WILBUR- games scheduled CRESTON, for Friday, Nov. FRIDAY, 15. Selkirk ended Nov. 15 at this game in sixth 6 p.m. or 7 place, the final p.m. spot in District 7 to move into the crossover games. Quarterback Dominic Cain played a part in all three Ranger touchdowns against Entiat, but it wasn’t enough for the high scoring Tigers. Coach Kelly Cain said the Tigers were a fast team with good speed. He said the Rangers played well on both sides of the ball, regardless of the score. “They took care of what they were supposed to take care of,” Cain said. Selkirk opened the scoring hitting first with a one-yard rushing play from Cain, putting up eight points on the home team board. However, Entiat responded with two touchdowns of their own, from a 30-yard run and a 50-yard run, taking the lead and never giving it back. The second quarter saw the same give and take as Shawn Mailly and Cain played catch on a one-yard pass. This put up six for the Rangers, but Entiat again answered with two more scores of their own before halftime. They threw in a six-yard pass and a 27-yard pass, making the score at halftime 28-14. The Tigers hit the board first in the third quarter, opening

up the second half with a 50yard run and adding six points to their growing lead. Selkirk answered, getting a safety and a seven-yard rushing touchdown from Cain. This was the final six points added to the Ranger’s side of the scoreboard. Entiat ran in a 35 yard rush, making the final score 42-22, the Rangers falling to the Tigers. Cain threw 15 of 29 attempts gaining 133 yards, one touchdown and one interception. Joey Dickinson was the leading rusher with 22 rushing attempts gaining 73 yards. Hot on his heels is Mailly with six rushes for 73 yards and one touchdown. Cain said the offense played well but could not make the big plays when needed. “We weren’t able to punch it in,” Cain said. “Overall, it was a good effort from our boys.” The Rangers take on WilburCreston, Friday, Nov. 15, at 6 p.m. or 7 p.m. in the 1B District 7/9 Crossover game. Game time will be announced at a later date. Check breaking news on The Miner online for current schedules and times. District 7 has six teams advancing after the Nov. 8 games, the south No. 1 leader WilburCreston, the north No. 1 Republic, north No. 2 Cusick, south No. 2 Odessa-Harrington, south No. 3 Entiat and north No. 3 Selkirk. These teams are all now one division, District 7, and will play the crossover games with four teams from District 9 this week. Other 1B District 7/9 Crossover games include Entiat at Colton, Odessa-Harrington at Touchet, the District 9 No. 4 team at Republic and Cusick at Liberty Christian. From here, if the Rangers lose they are out of playoffs and they advance only if they win.

Duchow looks for emotion when shooting Oldtown photographer known for dramatic sports photos BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

OLDTOWN - If you’re at a Priest River or Newport high school sporting event, there’s a good chance you’ve seen Jason Duchow shooting photos of the action. He has spent 33 days this fall shooting sporting events, sometimes more than one a day. “And that’s lighter than ever,” he says. Duchow, 39, makes his living as a photographer. His work has appeared in many regional publications, including The Newport and Gem State Miner newspapers. While he may be best known for his sports pictures, he really started shooting sports for another reason. “When I started my business I figured a good way to get my name out to high school students would be to cover high school sporting events,” Duchow says.“I thought this would give me an opportunity to sell some sports prints but more importantly to gain the loyalty of local athletes and earn the privilege of taking their senior photos.” It’s a strategy that seems to be working. “This year I will end with around 70 seniors from the class of 2013, a pretty big increase from the 20 or so from the class of 2012,” he says. Duchow lives in Oldtown with his wife, Lacy, and three children, age 9, 7 and 4. He grew up in Sandpoint and Coeur d’Alene and is a 1993 graduate of Sandpoint High School. He became interested in photography and bought his first digital camera in 2003, when working with a church youth group.

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Professional photographer Jason Duchow is a familiar figure at local sporting events. Here he is with two cameras and the familiar beige lens, hat turned backwards and concentrating on the action.

“I quickly got hooked on photography and sought out books, magazines, online articles and photographers that could teach me how to improve,” he said. He shot a lot of pictures. He took pictures of friends and family. He took pictures of activities, of ball games, of weddings. He took a lot of pictures. “I shot a million photos on each of my first two cameras,” he said. He replaced the shutter twice on one and once on the other. In June of 2010, he officially started his business, Duchow Photography, to supplement his other job. He was working as a pastor in Sandpoint. By November he was working full time as a photographer. Working is the right word. Duch-

ow says he typically shoots 1,000 to 3,000 images at an athletic event, depending on the sport and what’s going on in the contest. After he gets home from the game, he spends six to eight hours editing photos and uploading them to his website. Counting travel time, photographing the event and editing photos, he figures he spends 12-16 hours on a game. He sells photos and photo packages. For $6.99 you can get a 4 by 6 inch print. Duchow likes to sell the individual prints, but he also looks to sell packages of an athlete’s season. “I want to end the season with about 50 photos of each athlete,” he says. That’s easier in some sports than others. “In basketball, everybody gets the

ball,” he says. People at Newport and Priest River football games or soccer matches this fall have seen Duchow on the sidelines. He’s instantly recognizable, with his ball cap turned backwards so he can look through the lens of a camera with the long beige lens. He may be sitting down with a tablet computer on his lap, letting him see his photos instantly. This fall he has taken to wearing kneepads. The kneepads were a good investment, he said. “I spend a lot of time on my knees or sitting during a game, which can be hard on my knees,” he says. “One of my best equipment investments has been a set of gel filled knee pads.” Well worth the ribbing, he says and among the least costly equipment he has. Photography is expensive, especially professional photography. Duchow figures he has more than $10,000 invested in equipment. While the concept of sports photography is fairly simple - get two eyes and the ball in the picture -the practice is much more difficult, as anyone who has tried to shoot their kid’s soccer match knows. Duchow’s advise to people shooting games is to get down low. Shooting up makes athletes look bigger. Knowing the game and anticipating the action is another tip. “In soccer, when there is a corner kick, sometimes you can get a good shot of someone heading the ball,” he says. When it’s third and long in a football game, you can anticipate a pass and position yourself, he says. One of the things that gives Duchow’s indoor sports photography such pop is his use of two strobe lights with a wireless remote flash.

“It adds drama to the photo you just can’t get any other way,” he says. The strobes freeze the action and since they are not on the camera, the angle of the light is dramatic. Newport High School won’t let him use the remote flash at games, but he does elsewhere with good results. He takes care that the strobes do not distract players he said. The remote flash cuts the number

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Grizzlies end season short handed BY DESIREÉ HOOD OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – Quarterback Ryan Rapp was sidelined with a shoulder injury, putting the Grizzlies with a quarterback who had never taken a snap before the nights crushing defeat against the Quincy Jackrabbits. They lost 48-13 Friday, Nov. 8. This was the tenth and final game for the Grizzlies, who ended the season with a 5-5 record. Coach Zac Farnam said that injuries and “lack of spirit” led to only 21 players making the long trip to Quincy, four of them freshman. “Toward the end of the season, kids get banged up,” Farnam said.

Jeron Konkright stepped up as quarterback for the game, and Farnam said this was his first time ever playing the position. “He did a really good job for a kid who has never played there before,” Farnam said. The team finished the game with a total of 71 passing yards, 66 yards coming from Konkright who threw 10 for 13 for one touchdown and one interception. Seth Hervey was one for two on passing for five yards. On rushing, the team had 20 attempts at moving the ball gaining a total of 52 yards. Cody Smith and Connor Mullaley led the defense with six tackles each. Farnam said the coaches are very proud of the team for their

hard work and for finishing the season by not giving up. He said the team record is going in the right direction and getting better with each season. Farnam said the team finished the game as strong as possible and he was happy with the outcome. “Winning isn’t everything, but wanting to win is,” Farnam said, and he said the players showed that this season. Other Caribou League 1A Gridiron Classic games will continue for post-season play. Those games include Blaine at La Center, Woodland at Mt. Baker, Montesano at Cascade Christian, King’s at Tenino, Okanogan at Connell, Meridian at Cashmere, Riverview at Freeman and Riverside at Royal.

Selkirk eliminated in District 7 tourney WILBUR – The Selkirk Rangers volleyball team made it to the District 7 tournament, but drew tough. They had to play Wilbur-Creston in their first match, losing in three sets to the team that would win the tournament. “Wilbur was a solid team with some great talent,” Selkirk coach Kristin Delp said. “I feel like we didn’t perform well against them.” Wilbur-Creston win in three sets 26-6, 25-9, 25-7. Delp saw some good things in the match, though. “Freshman Lexy Ellsworth had some great plays at the net and some monster blocks,” she said. The Rangers took a beating receiving serves, but when they got them returned, the team played well, she said. Ellsworth led Selkirk with five kills and seven blocks and three digs. Crystal Cronoble also had

three digs. Bryanna Sargent a great third game,” Delp said. had seven assists. “Placing the ball, making great That put Selkirk in a loser out saves, and just plain getting after game with the ball.” Cusick But it was too little to so “They played later that late and Selkirk lost the through sickness fourth set 25-10. day. and pain. They “CuSelkirk finished the year sick was stuck through the with a 3-5 league record and tough,” was 9-7 overall. Delp said. tough moments Delp said she was proud of “My girls the team. and supported were very each other.” “We didn’t have it easy,” pumped to she said. “We started the seaplay Cusick son with 10 girls. And I’m so but played Selkirk coach Kristin Delp proud of the nine that stuck flat to start. on her team’s season. with it all season.” It seemed She said the team improved like we couldn’t do do a thing over the season, largely because right to start with.” of hard work. They faced a red hot Cusick “Because of our numbers the server in Jovahni Andrews, who girls didn’t have the luxuries of served 20 straight points in the missing practice and games,” she first set, which Cusick won 25-3. said. “They played through sickSelkirk started to come back, ness and pain. losing the second set 25-20 and They stuck through the tough winning the third set 26-24. moments and supported each “We came back and played other.”

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Newport loses to tourney winner LEAVENWORTH – The Newport volleyball team lost their match with Chelan at Bi-Districts, Saturday, Nov. 9. The 3-0 loss was disappointing, but Newport coach Kaprina Goodwin said the fact that the team made it that far was a testament to their try. “We weren’t supposed to make it past district play-offs and we placed higher than expected,” Goodwin said. “That shows Newport is on the rise.” Scores from the match were not available at press time. Chelan went on to win the tournament, with Cascade of Leavenworth

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20 6 24 50 6 6 0 14 26

Scoring: OH-Schafer 6 run (run failed) OH-Weber 40 punt return (pass failed) Cus-Shanholtzer 50 pass to Browneagle (run failed) Cus-Shanholtzer 20 pass to Bluff (White run) Cus-Shanholtzer 10 pass to Peterson (run failed) Cus-Browneagle 2 run (run failed) Cus-White 42 run (pass failed) Cus-Shanholtzer 5 pass to Bluff (run failed) OH-Largent 73 pass from Schafer (pass failed) Cus-Shanholtzer 28 pass to Browneagle (White run) OH-Schafer 58 pass from Elder (Schafer run)

Entiat at Selkirk Entiat (7-3, 3-3) Selkirk (6-4, 4-2)

14 14 6 8 6 8

8 0

42 22

Scoring: Sel-Cain 1 run (Cain run) Ent-Tran 30 run (#2 pass from Tran) Ent-Tran 50 run (run failed) Sel-Mailly 1 pass from Cain (pass failed) Ent-#1 6 yard pass from Tran (#25 pass from Tran) Ent-#25 27 pass from Tran (pass failed) Ent-Tran 50 run (pass failed) Sel-Safety Sel-Cain 7 run (pass failed) Ent-Tran 35 run (Tran run)

Newport at Quincy Newport 0 Quincy 20

7 6 0 13 14 14 0 48

VOLLEYBALL TUESDAY, NOV. 6 Cusick d. Republic Cusick Republic

25 25 25 6 18 21

Kills-Nenema (Cus) 9, Phillips (Rep) 13. Assists-Driver (Cus) 9, McRae (Rep) 28. Aces-J. Andrews (Cus) 3, Willett (Rep) 6. Digs-Wynne (Cus) 7, Willett (Rep) 9. Blocks-N. Andrews (Cus) 2, McRae (Rep) 1.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 7 Almira/Coulee-Hartline d. Cusick

the season. “The girls worked hard over the summer and all through the season and it paid off,” Goodwin said. She said the team’s two seniors provided leadership. “Chaleigh Kirkwood and Kailey Ralston really helped set a foundation for the program and it will only get better from here,” Goodwin said. The Griz will only be losing two seniors next year, so many players who got varsity game time will be back next year. Goodwin said she is proud of the team and looking forward to next year.

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Cusick Almira/Coulee-Hartline

FOOTBALL FRIDAY, NOV. 8 Cusick at Odessa-Harrington Cusick (7-2, 5-1) 0 Odessa-Harrington (5-5, 5-1)

finishing second, Freeman taking third and Lakeside getting the fourth berth to the state tournament. Goodwin, the Northeast A League volleyball coach of the year, said Chelan was a good team that didn’t make many unforced errors. “From their stats we could tell they ran a 5-1 offense and had one big hitter,” she said. “We did a good job digging their big gun, but they had a few other hitters step up that hurt us.” She said the Newport players worked hard, and not just during

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19 25

Kills-Nenema (Cus) 7, Hunt (ACH) 12 A s s i s t s - D r i v e r ( C u s ) 3 , Ti p p s ( AC H ) 1 6 . A c e s - H u n t ( A C H ) 4 . Digs-Nenema (Cus) 13, Hughes (ACH) 26. Blocks-N. Andrews (Cus) 2, Matthewson (ACH) 3.

Wilbur-Creston d. Selkirk Selkirk 6 9 7 Wilbur-Creston 25 25 25 Kills-Ellswor th (Sel) 5, Reed (WC) A s s i s t s - S a r g e n t ( S e l ) 7 , H a g l i n ( WC ) A c e s - H a g l i n ( W C ) Digs-Cronoele, Ell (Sel) 3, Starzman (WC) Blocks-Ellsworth (Sel) Reed (WC) 7

Cusick d. Selkirk Selkirk Cusick

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Kills-Carrasco (Sel) 6, Nenema (Cus) 9. Assists-Sargent (Sel) 4, J. Andrews (Cus) 13. Aces-Heim, Sargett (Sel) 3, J. Andrews (Cus) 2. Digs-Cronoble (Sel) 6, Wynne, Nenema (Cus) 9. Blocks-Ellsworth, Sargent (Sel) 1, N. Andrews (Cus) 2.

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NOV. 6 Lucky Ladies Team Country Lane Stateline Tavern North Country Clothing Shop Morning Glories King Pins Golden Girls Bling and Sparkles

Won 29 25 23 23 22 18 17

Lost 11 15 17 17 18 22 23

High game scratch: Laura O’Brien 203. High game handicap: Carol Becks 240. High series scratch: Laura O’Brien 529. High series handicap: Jan Edgar 686. High team game scratch: North Country Clothing Shop 627. High team game handicap: Morning Glories 837. High team series scratch: Morning Glories 1,796. High Team Series Handicap: Morning Glories 2,498. Converted splits: Joey Caskey 2-7, Vicki Nolting 4-7-10, Jan Edgar 5-7, 3-10, Shirley Ownbey 5-7.

Wednesday Night Loopers Team Ok Lanes Pend Oreille Marine Pooch Parlor Club Rio Treasurers A-Z McCroskey Defense

Won 158.5 147.5 138.5 131 127 122.5

Lost 116.5 127.5 136.5 144 148 152.5

High scratch game: Jeff Huling 221. High handicap game: Gary Wilkinson 258. High scratch series: Jeff Huling 600. High handicap series: Larry Burnham 651. High team scratch game: McCroskey Defense 861. High handicap game: Treasurers A-Z 1,048. High team scratch series: McCroskey Defense 2,449. High handicap series: OK Lanes 2,983.

NOV. 7 Thursday Niters Team Country Lane Dysfunctional Plain Nasty’s Wanna Bees OK Lanes Wilkinson Rental Diesel Dawgs Enforcers

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NOV. 8 Friday Night Leftovers Team EZ-Rider Stoney Rollers Party of Four Weber Enterprises Gutter Gang Cusick Tavern Stone Ridge Lakers O.K. Lanes Timber Room Screamin 4 Ice Cream Nicks Angels King Pin

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Lost 15 16 19 19 19 20 23 25

Won 26 25 22 21 21 21 20.5 20.5 20 17 16 10

Lost 14 15 18 19 19 19 19.5 19.5 20 23 24 30

High scratch games: Jeff Huling 278, Sharon Reed 193. High handicap games: David Williamson 281, Teri King 259. High scratch series: Jeff Huling 727, Sara Goss 537. High handicap series: Jim Loveridge 710, Sharon Reed 677. Converted splits: Betty Balison 6-7-10, Kelly Jo Hilliard 6-7-10, Jim Goss 5-7-9, Brian Hilzer 3-10, Dennis Saylor 5-8-10.

Angela NewcombRealtor

Won 25 24 21 21 21 20 17 11

High scratch game team: Country Lane 746. High handicap game team: Country Lane 870. High scratch series team: Country Lane 2,081. High handicap series team: Wanna Bees 2,459. High scratch game: Duane Jones 208, Pam Nichols 190. High handicap game: Mel Logan 240, Codie Frisque 235. High scratch series: Duane Jones 605, Pam Nichols 490. High handicap series: Roy Dewey 635, Karen Batsch 663. Converted splits: Sharon Smith 5-10, 3-10, Randy Edgar 5-19, Shirley Ownbey 3-10, Diana Hilden 2-7, Jim Goss 3-10, Evie Logan 3-10, Mel Logan 5-6, Gary Wilkinson 5-6, 2-4-6, 3-10, Karen Batsch 4-5-7, 3-9-10.

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FOR THE RECORD

O B I T UA R I E S

Gary R. Wallingford Vancouver, Wash.

Gary R. Wallingford passed away Nov. 4, surrounded by his family, after a long and valiant battle against prostate cancer. He was 72 years old. Wallingford October 15, 1941 to November 4, 2013 He will always be remembered as a proud and loving husband, father, grandfather and a great friend to many, family said. He knew no strangers and had a smile that would not only light up a room, but warm it as well. He was born in Spokane Oct. 15, 1941, to George and Irene Wallingford, the oldest of seven siblings. He later moved to Cusick where he courted Joyce (Cannon) from Newport and graduated from Cusick High School in 1960. They married June 17, 1961, at St. Anthony’s Church in Newport and from that day forward he always referred to her as his bride. In his early days, he worked construction on Wanapum Dam and missile silos, owned a hay trucking company, and raised horses and cattle. After settling down in Cheney he and six other men founded the Cheney Rodeo in 1967, which just celebrated its 47th year. He also enjoyed participating in amateur rodeos during his association with the Cheney Junior Chamber of Commerce during his time there. In 1971, he moved with his family to Vancouver where he was employed at Vancouver Fast Freight. After 20 years there he retired so he could follow his passion full-time with his business, Westgate Landscaping. In 2009, he retired from landscaping, although he never quit working and was always busy with some project. He was a champion trap shooter, a member and longtime President of Wolverton Mountain Gun Club, as well as a Patron Life Member of the NRA. He lived to hunt and fish and passed that love on to his son and grandchildren, Alicia and Jared. Mr. Wallingford is survived by his loving bride Joyce and was so fortunate to have such a wonderful caring wife by his side for 52 years, his family said. He also leaves behind his three children Tammy (and Marty), Sherri (and Randy) and Terry (and Kari); four grandchildren,

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Jenna, Katie, Alicia and Jared; his mother Irene; six siblings, Richard, Kaye, Joe, Dennis, Connie and Bill; his dog Luke, a large extended family and many friends. John Wayne said that “Courage is being scared to death … and saddling up anyway.” Mr. Wallingford’s family said they are all so thankful that he saddled up and fought such a courageous battle against cancer for 12 years. He will be missed greatly by all that knew him. There will be no service at his request. In lieu of flowers the family suggests a donation in his memory to your favorite charity.

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.

Joan Mae McDonald (Barciak)

Monday, Nov. 4 SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE – N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights ARREST – S. Garden Ave., Newport, Samantha Elaine Stayton, 37, of Oldtown was arrested on a warrant. FRAUD – Davaz Carlton Rd., report that debit card info was used. THREATENING – Newport Area SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES – citizen flagged deputy down to report suspicious circumstance. VIOLATION OF PROTECTION ORDER – Betty Mae Way, respondent believes subject came on his property today and chopped up a fruit tree. ERRATIC DRIVER – Hwy. 2, report of late model Chevy truck no lights on almost hit complainant’s car. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES – Winchester St., report of confused female at business. SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE – Hwy. 2, report of white older Buick backed up to gate. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES – N. Main Ave., report of suspicious circumstance. ARREST – Kelly Travis Spielman, 39, of Sagle was arrested for driving under the influence.

Newport

Joan Mae McDonald passed away Nov. 3 in Newport. She was 71. Ms. McDonald was born Nov. 18, 1941 in Chicago, Ill. She resided in Downers McDonald Grove Ill., where in 1967 she met and married James McDonald. They moved to Guam for a time before returning to the U.S. 1970, making their home in Issaquah. Upon Mr. McDonald’s retirement in 2004 they moved to Newport. She was preceded in death by her parents John and Ann Barciak and her son John James McDonald. She is survived by her husband, James; two daughters, Melissa and Michele; a sister Jeanie; four grandchildren and one great granddaughter. She will be dearly missed by numerous nieces, nephews and beloved friends, family members said. The family would like to extend a special acknowledgement to the Newport Community Hospital and the Acute Care Nursing team. In lieu of flowers, they request donations to Catholic Charities. A memorial service will be held Monday, Nov. 18, at 11 a.m. at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Newport. Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home in Newport is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at sherman-knapp. com

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Dan Goehring Cusick

A memorial service for Dan Goehring will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16, at the Pend Oreille Bible Church at 402 River Road in Cusick. Mr. Goehring passed away Sept. 27. A potluck dinner will follow the memorial service.

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

Benjamin G. Qureshi, 25, is wanted on one Pend Oreille County warrant for failure to appear on original charges of burglary, theft and possession Qureshi of stolen property. He is 6 feet, 6 inches tall and weighs 210 pounds, with brown eyes and brown hair. His last known address was in the Newport area. Extradition is Washington and Idaho.

Hoyt

Michael J. Hoyt, 50, is wanted on a Pend Oreille County warrant for failure to appear on original charges of possession of stolen property. He is 5

feet, 8 inches tall and weighs 135 pounds, with blue eyes and blond hair. His last known address was in the Metaline area. Matthew J. Dittman, 21, is wanted on one Pend Oreille County warrant for failure to appear on original charges of malicious mischief. Dittman He is 6 feet, 3 inches tall and weighs 160 pounds with brown eyes and blond hair. His last known address was in the Newport area. Johnathan M. McCollum, 26, is wanted on two Pend Oreille County warrants for failure to appear on original charges of minor McCollum in possession and obstructing law enforcement officers. He is 5 feet, 9 inches tall and weights 170 pounds, with blue eyes and blond hair. His last known address was in the Cusick area.

Tuesday, Nov. 5 ASSAULT – Republic Lane, report of female assaulted by male. THEFT – N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of theft. ERRATIC DRIVER – W. Walnut St., Newport, report of road rage; male driver followed caller. CHIMNEY FIRE – Pend Oreille Blvd., report of dark smoke; no flames at this time. INTOXICATION – Fertile Valley Rd., report of male walking in the road way drinking; appears intoxicated. ACCIDENT – Coyote Trail Rd., report of vehicle-deer collision. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES – W. 4th St., report of maroon flatbed truck parked out front running with two small children inside the truck. VEHICLE THEFT – Hwy. 20, report of car taken; no keys in it. ARREST – W. 1st St., Stephen Paul Lodi, 22, of Newport was arrested for driving while suspended.

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ACCIDENT – N. Hayford Rd., report of two-vehicle non-injury. SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE – Hwy. 2, report of occupied vehicle. Wednesday, Nov. 6 ERRATIC DRIVER – Hwy. 20, report of commercial vehicle with an unsecure load. ARREST – W. Pine St., Newport, Gail Y. Remington, 55, was arrested on warrants. ACCIDENT – Horseshoe Lake Rd., report of one vehicle over embankment; female inside vehicle head pain. AUTOMOBILE THEFT – Hummingbird Lane, Newport, report of vehicle missing from property within last several months. TRESPASSING – Rocky Gorge Rd., Newport, complainant reports hearing three gun shots from back of property. ACCIDENT – S. Union Ave., Newport, third party report of two vehicle accident. ARREST – Luke Anthony Widman, 33, of Spokane was transported from Spokane to Pend Oreille County jail on a warrant. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE – Boundary Rd., Metaline, report of domestic violence. SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE – Scotia Rd., report of pickup truck going through mail. ACCIDENT – Hwy. 2, report of a hit and run. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES – Hwy. 2, report that male came to door asking for gas, angry when she said no. ARREST – Hwy. 2, Ricky Lee Mesec, 52, of Laclede was arrested for residential burglary. Thursday, Nov. 7 HARASSMENT – Westside Calispell Rd., report of harassment. TRANPSORT – N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, transfer one female to Wellpinit corrections. ERRATIC DRIVER – Hwy. 20, report of log truck swerving all over road. TRESPASSING – W. Kelly Drive Friday, Nov. 8 THREATENING – Hilltop Rd., report that male subject pulled a gun on subjects a few days earlier. ACCIDENT – Deer Valley Rd., report that subject backed into another vehicle with a fire truck. ANIMAL CRUELTY – Hwy. 2, report that black horse is very thin and looks neglected. ARREST – Scotia Rd. E., Lloyd E. Miller, 49, of Newport was booked and released for driving with a suspended license. FRAUD – Bead Lake Drive, report that complainant’s credit card info was stolen and several purchases were made on it. THEFT – Hwy. 20, report that tree stand was stolen. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES –

|| WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13 Rotary Club: 7:15 a.m. - Oldtown Rotary Park Overeaters Anonymous: 7:30 a.m. - Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport, use back entrance Newport TOPS: 9 a.m. - Newport Eagles Fiber Arts Knitting and Spinning Group: 9 a.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport Story Time: 10:30 a.m. Blanchard Library Priest River Lioness: 11:30 a.m. - Priest River Senior Center Home and Community Educators Diamond Lake Club: Noon - Call Billie Goodno at 509-447-3781 or Chris King at 208-437-0971 Al-Anon: Noon - American Lutheran Church Weavers’ Group: Noon to 3:30 p.m. - Create Arts Center PRM-Advocates for Women: 1-3 p.m. - Station 2:41 Coffee Shop, Oldtown Pinochle: 1 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center Jessa’s Creative Dance Class: 4 p.m. - Create Arts Center Alcoholics Anonymous: 5:45 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport Priest River TOPS: 6 p.m. Priest River Free Methodist Church Spirit Lake Historical Society: 6:30 p.m. - Call 208-665-5921 for locations Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. -

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Blackwell St., respondent has item for sale and received suspicious inquiry. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES – N. Fea Ave., Newport, report of complainant’s boyfriend trying to take baby. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES – W. Walnut St., report of truck with pistol on tailgate in parking lot. ARREST – Hwy. 2, Christina M. Mason, 37, was arrested for driving under the influence, driving with a suspended license and driving without the required ignition interlock. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES – N. Newport Ave., report of older male handing out candy to three girls. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PHYSICAL – Bunge Rd., report of DV physical. AGENCY ASSIST – Spokane Tribe, search warrant for drugs at Spokane Indian Reservation. DISTURBANCE – W. 7th St., report that male tried to break down complainant’s door. Saturday, Nov. 9 SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES – Driskill Rd., respondent believes there may be people squatting in friend’s cabin. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMESTANCES – W. Kelly Drive, report that window is broken out and there is a vehicle parked there that complainant has not seen there before. ASSAULT – W. 7th St., respondent states male is beating someone up in side of residence. ARREST – S. Garden Ave., Newport, Jeremy J. Scheller, 39, was arrested on a warrant. JUVENILE PROBLEM – W. Walnut St., Newport, report of possible child abuse. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES – N. Scott Ave., reporting party believes someone is squatting behind her property. TRAFFIC OFFENSE – Hwy. 2, report that vehicle took off squealing its tires and then locked the gate. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES – S. Spokane Ave., respondent states she had items stolen from residence. SUSPICIOUS PERSON – Scotia Rd. E., report of male screaming and yelling. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES – LeClerc Rd. S., report of male subject seen carrying a garbage bag heading onto wildlife land. SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE – S. Shore, Diamond Lake, respondent states pickup on neighbor’s property that is not supposed to be there. SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE – Hwy. 211, respondent believes subject trespassing on property. ARREST – S. Shore Diamond Lake Rd., Wayne Rowe Kelly, 49, of Chattaroy was arrested for driving with a suspended license. ARREST – Cedar Creek Rd., Alex-

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Hospitality House, Newport THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14 Priest River Food Bank Open: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center BASIC Meeting: 10 a.m. Blanchard Community Center Story Time - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick: 10:30 a.m. Calispel Valley Library, Cusick Story Time: 10:30 a.m. - Priest River Library Open Painting Workshop: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport Home and Community Educators Dalkena Club: Noon - Call Bonnie Witt 509-447-3647 or Billie Goodno at 509-447-3781 Duplicate Bridge: 12:30 p.m. Hospitality House in Newport Loosely Knit: 1-3 p.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick After School Readers Club: 3 p.m. - Priest River Library Family Movie Night: 5:30-8 p.m. - Newport Library Celebrate Recovery: 5:30 p.m. House of the Lord, 754 Silverbirch Lane, Oldtown Pinochle: 6 p.m. - Hospitality House in Newport Pend Oreille Kids Club: 6 p.m. Pend Oreille Mennonite Church Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. Blanchard Community Church FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15 Oil Painting Class: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Create Arts Center Mothers of Precious Little

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andra Lynn Casselman, 18, was arrested for minor in possession. VEHICLE FIRE – Hwy. 20, report of clamp truck on fire. Sunday, Nov. 10 ERRATIC DRIVER – Westside Calispell Rd., report of road rage. TRESPASSING – Sullivan Lake Rd., report that subject has been trespassed from property by law enforcement. ACCIDENT – Greenhouse Rd., report that truck hit complainant’s vehicle and left. DECEASED FEMALE – Scotia Rd., report of 48-year-old female not breathing. THEFT – Veit Rd., reported theft of firewood. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES – S. Shore Diamond Lake, respondent heard loud explosion. PHONE OFFENSE – Hwy. 20, report of complainant receiving threatening texts. AGENCY ASSIST – LeClerc Rd. S., complainant states vehicle drove by; shot a deer from the road out of the truck. SUSPICIOUS PERSON – Hummingbird Lane, complainant states subject was snooping around his property. THEFT – Hummingbird Lane, report of parts vehicle stolen from property. ARREST – Tahnee Ann Holien, 34, of Spokane was arrested for possession of a controlled substance. ARREST – Holly Agnes Totland, 31, of Elk was arrested for possession of a controlled substance.

WEST BONNER COUNTY Monday, Nov. 4 No reportable incidents. Tuesday, Nov. 5 SHOPLIFTING – Hwy. 2, Priest River Wednesday, Nov. 6 ACCIDENT – N. State Ave. and E. 3rd St. N., Oldtown, report of a hit and run crash. Thursday, Nov. 7 No reportable incidents. Friday, Nov. 8 THREATENING – 8th St., Priest River DOMESTIC DISPUTE – Larch St., Priest River BURGLARY – Rebel Ridge Rd., Spirit Lake Saturday, Nov. 9 NON INJURY ACCIDENT – 4th St., Priest River INJURY ACCIDENT – Hwy. 41, Blanchard Sunday, Nov. 10 HUNTING AND FISHING VIOLATIONS – Hoo Doo Loop, Oldtown

Ones: 9-11 a.m. - Dalkena Church, Highway 20 Watercolor Basics and Beyond Class: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport Story Time: 11 a.m. - Newport Library Davis Lake Grange: Noon - Davis Lake Grange 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 Alcoholics Anonymous Open Meeting: 7 p.m. - Priest River VFW ‘Fiddler on the Roof’: 7 p.m. Pend Oreille Playhouse

Oldtown Set Free Northwest Meal and Worship: 6:30 p.m. - Conerstone Building Behind Ace Hardware, Oldtown ‘Fiddler on the Roof’: 7 p.m. Pend Oreille Playhouse

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16 VFW Breakfast: 8-11 a.m. - 112 Larch St., Priest River Women’s AA: 9:30 a.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport Happy Agers Card Party: 1 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center AA Meeting: 5 p.m. - Cornerstone Building, Selkirk Way,

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18 Priest River Lions: 6:30 p.m. Priest River Senior Center Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - Pend Oreille Bible Church in Cusick Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. Blanchard Community Church SEE WEEK AHEAD, 10B

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17 Athol American Legion Post 149 Bingo: 1 p.m. - Post 149 Dominos: 1 p.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport ‘Fiddler on the Roof’: 3 p.m. Pend Oreille Playhouse Newport Youth: 4 p.m. - Sadie Halstead Middle School Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. Hospitality House, Newport

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PEND OREILLE COUNTY FAIR MARKET ANIMAL SALE 2013 Your Pend Oreille County Fair Association and Market Animal Livestock Committee would like to THANK the following businesses and individuals for their generous support of the Pend Oreille County Market Animal Sale. With their backing our sale was a SUCCESS!

BEEF SALES Buyer Exhibitor Total Price Ponderay Newsprint Company Emily Denham $2,450.00 Ponderay Newsprint Company Callie Hanson $1,908.80 Industrial Preventative Maintenance Olivia Hanson $2,006.00 Earl Insurance Amy Reijonen $2,218.50 Deer Park Veterinary Clinic Kelcey Hanson $2,119.90 Riverwood Roofing Colin Hanson $2,070.00 POVA Dylan Reijonen $2,845.50 Vaagen Brothers Lumber Kaleigh Driver $3,094.00 Idaho Forest Group Ben Krogh $1,436.40 Angie Rogers Ben Krogh $1,489.60 Total $21,638.70 GOAT SALES Buyer Exhibitor Total Price Bronkhorst Logging TJ Taylor $20.00 MacArthur Land & Timber Cody Percival $70.20 Mike Manus Rachelle Busby $25.20 Mike Manus Joi Adams $20.40 Selkirk Excavating & Trenching Ashley Percival $130.90 Kalispel Tribe Julianna Trepanier $61.60 Kalispel Tribe Mary Huttle $30.00 Kalispel Tribe John Cutshall $167.50 Miller Construction Ty Adams $15.00 Miller Construction Mark Adams $22.80 Bert Ziehnert Connor Taylor $25.20 Bert Ziehnert Jesse Miller $26.00 Darilane Farms Jason Graves $12.40 Darilane Farms Betsy Graves $90.00 Darilane Farms Christian Miller $32.50 Hanson Livestock James Graves $26.00 John Smith Joshua Whittekiend $93.00 John Smith Rebecca Whittekiend $193.80 Gene St. Goddard Rachelle Busby $88.20 T & D Farms TJ Taylor $140.00 T & D Farms Cody Percival $109.20 T & D Farms Joi Adams $71.40 T & D Farms Ashley Percival $107.80 T & D Farms Julianna Trepanier $78.40 T & D Farms Mary Huttle $105.00 T & D Farms Ty Adams $70.00 T & D Farms Connor Taylor $117.60 T & D Farms Jason Graves $86.80 T & D Farms Jesse Miller $91.00 T & D Farms Christian Miller $91.00 T & D Farms Mark Adams $79.80 T & D Farms James Graves $91.00 T & D Farms Joshua Whittikiend $86.80 TOTAL $2,476.50

HOG SALES Buyer Reedy’s Custom Meats Sam Castro Kalispel Tribe Mike Manus Sewell Engineering Sewell Engineering Gene St. Goddard Ponderay Newsprint Company Ponderay Newsprint Company Kalispel Tribe Kalispel Tribe Kalispel Tribe DNA Embryo Transfers, Inc. DNA Embryo Transfers, Inc. POVA POVA Vaagen Brothers Lumber Deer Park Veterinary Clinic Bert Ziehnert Idaho Forest Group Idaho Forest Group Riverwood Roofing Teck, Pend Oreille Mine Myron Johnson Helen Bond Earl Insurance Kalispel Tribe Kalispel Tribe Deer Park Veterinary Clinic Deer Park Veterinary Clinic Versatile Industries Versatile Industries Versatile Industries Ponderay Newsprint Company Ponderay Newsprint Company POVA POVA POVA Kalispel Tribe Kalispel Tribe Kalispel Tribe Kalispel Tribe Sewell Engineering POVA Kalispel Tribe Ray M. Walrath Cheryl Sample Jasen Hansen Kathy Davis

Exhibitor Total Price Amy Reijonen $1,020.00 Jessica Hankey $843.90 Tyson Shanholtzer $592.80 Taylor Allen $596.20 Nathan Allen $616.00 Dylan Reijonen $596.40 Reigan Alllen $541.20 Alyx Hanson $772.20 Ashley Hanson $899.00 Jaxon Walrath $924.00 Alyssa Walrath $992.80 John Cutshall $750.60 Jack Ewart $567.60 Charlie Ewart $524.40 Tanner Shanholtzer $813.60 Jullian Lorraine $955.50 Dallin Miller $630.00 Nicole Denham $520.80 Cody Main $495.00 Colton Hanson $930.00 Christian Miller $310.20 Thaddeus Trepanier $534.00 Thomas Huddle $951.00 Dylan Hendershott $770.00 Emma Hardie $600.00 Judd Cup $600.00 Trevor Shanholtzer $826.00 Ethan Hardie $450.00 Jesse Miller $554.40 Jimmy Schrader $509.40 Cassidy Hansen $685.40 MyKenzie Maupin $655.20 Cassidy Whittikiend $570.00 Garret Hanson $832.00 Courtney Hendershott $ 533.40 Caleb Whittikiend $793.60 Ty Phillipi $534.00 Gus Newman $930.00 Betsy Graves $436.90 Wyatt Shanholtzer $765.00 Kayleigh Driver $990.00 James Graves $467.50 Emily Denham $662.50 Jaxon Walrath $566.00 John Cutshall $520.00 Trevor Shanholtzer $177.00 Ethan Hardie $183.00 Alyssa Walrath $175.20 Kaleigh Driver $181.20

Angie Rogers Jaxon Walrath $168.00 Ken & Marie Clifner James Graves $165.00 Alicia Elsasser John Cutshall $166.80 Precast By Design Betsy Graves $154.20 Sue Bierce Wyatt Shanholtzer $135.00 Total $32,133.90 POULTRY SALES Buyer Exhibitor Total Price Kalispel Tribe Trevor Shanholtzer $25.00 Selkirk Ace Hardware Lilli Cupp $35.00 Total $60.00 RABBIT SALES Buyer Exhibitor Total Price Kalispel Tribe Jason Graves $30.00 Kalispel Tribe James Graves $30.00 Kalispel Tribe Betsy Graves $30.00 Total $90.00 SHEEP SALES Buyer Exhibitor Total Price John Smith Alyx Hanson $748.20 Ponderay Newsprint Company Gavin Hanson $522.45 DNA Embryo Transfers, Inc. Alianna Koesel $384.30 Newport Miner Reigan Allen $535.00 Myron Johnson Ashley Hanson $808.50 Kalispel Tribe Taylor Allen $357.00 Kalispel Tribe Nathan Allen $254.20 Kalispel Tribe Doug Jess $439.55 Kalispel Tribe Julianna Trepanier $175.50 Idaho West Alysen Biss $277.20 Mike Manus Britney Biss $126.00 Versatile Industries TTY Phillip $91.00 Gene St. Goddard Clay Wilson $271.20 Evan Haney Sadie Ainsworth $438.75 Hanson Livestock Ali Koesel $115.90 Hanson Livestock Allysen Biss $119.70 Gene St. Goddard Gavin Hanson $122.55 Gene St. Goddard Alyx Hanson $122.55 Gene St. Goddard Nathan Allen $117.80 Ann Elliott Doug Jess $141.55 Reedy’s Custom Meats Ty Phillipy $133.00 Reedy’s Custom Meats Julianna Trepanier $123.50 Total $6,425.40

TOTAL MARKET ANIMAL SALE $68,726.50 ADDITIONAL SUPPORT: The following Businesses and individuals have given additional funding to the market animal exhibitors for their long term commitment to the care and responsibility of an animal. Exhibitors must learn principles of livestock nutrition, how to train and safely handle the animal, and how to accept the consequences of one’s work. Your participation in this sale is a major motivation for continued growth and education of the 4-H/Youth exhibitor. Kailie & Tyler Denham, Elk Septic Tank Service, Peter & Christina Whittenkiend, Lydig Construction, Bill & Bev Ives, Darilane Farms, Trimble Creek Creations, Bronkhorst Logging, Kathy Hastings, John D. Hankey, Trimble Creek Creations, Pat Bierce, Miller Construction, Selkirk Ace Hardware, Industrial Preventative Maintenance, Les Schwab Tire Center, Mel’s Tire Service, Pat’s Pumps, Fogle Pump and Irrigation Systems, Kalispel Tribe, Jasen Hansen, Bronkhorst Logging, PARA Livestock, Inc., PARA Livestock, Inc., Jackie Biss, Melinda Chantry

VETERINARIAN – Deer Park Veterinarian Clinic HAULERS – Larry Cordes, Terry Driver, Garth Hanson, Dave Williams WOOD CHIPS/SHAVINGS – Ponderay Newsprint Company and Tri Pro Cedar Products WOOD CHIP DELIVERY – POVA/Cory Ives MANURE HAULER/TRUCK – Pat Bierce SALES CLERK & TEAM – Marie Clifner/Mossburg & McDonald Accountants, Inc. LIVESTOCK EVALUATION – Jeff & Jaime Sackmann CARCASS EVALUATION & CARCASS SHOW – John Fouts and Reedy’s Custom Meats

Thank You to SELKIRK ACE HARDWARE for your generous support and sponsoring the livestock arena. Thank You to THE MINER for your continued support and help to make the market sale a community event.

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No. 6-B) as existing on August 20, 1965. Commonly known as: 541 Highway 211 Newport, WA 99156 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 01/14/98, recorded on 01/23/98, under Auditor’s File No. 241671, records of Pend Oreille County, Washington, from Daniel D. Dugan and Kimberly A. Dugan, husband and wife, as Grantor, to Pend Oreille Title, as Trustee, to secure an obligation “Obligation” in favor of Evergreen Moneysource Mortgage Company, a Washington corporation, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Successor by Merger to Wachovia Bank, National Association to Citibank N.A., as Trustee for Wachovia Loan Trust 2005-SD1 Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005SD1, under an Assignment/ Successive Assignments recorded under Auditor’s File No. 20110309479. *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 Obligation 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 07/15/2013 Monthly Payments $11,550.22 Late Charges $440.00 Lender’s Fees & Costs $1,037.94 Total Arrearage $13,028.16 Trustee’s Expenses (Itemization) Trustee’s Fee $900.00 Title Report $470.21 Statutory Mailings $21.08 Recording Costs $16.00 Postings $ 7 0 . 0 0 To t a l C o s t s $1,477.29 Total Amount Due: $14,505.45 Other known defaults as follows: IV. The sum owing on the Obligation is: Principal Balance of $85,519.21, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument evidencing the Obligation from 08/01/12, 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 22, 2013. 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 11/11/13 (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 11/11/13 (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 11/11/13 (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 en-

cumbrance 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 Daniel D. Dugan 541 Highway 211 Newport, WA 99156 Daniel D. Dugan PO Box 436 Colbert, WA 99005-436 Kimberly A. Dugan 541 Highway 211 Newport, WA 99156 Kimberly A. Dugan PO Box 436 Colbert, WA 99005-436 by both first class and certified mail, return receipt requested on 04/16/13, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on 04/16/13 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 CONTINUED ON 10B

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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13 Pend Oreille Cemetery No. 1: 8:15 a.m. - E. 100 Circle Drive, Newport Pend Oreille Conservation District Board: 9:30 a.m. - Newport Post Office Building Bonner County Democrats: 6:30-8 p.m. - Panhandle Health, 322 Marion St., Sandpoint Metaline Town Council: 7 p.m. - Metaline Town Hall THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14 Local Emergency Planning Committee Meeting: 9:30 a.m. - Sacheen Lake Fire Station, 6131 Highway 211

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15 Pend Oreille Hospital District No. 1 Budget Hearing: Noon - Sandifur Meeting Room, Newport Hospital MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18 Pend Oreille County Commissioners: 9 a.m. - Pend Oreille County Courthouse Selkirk School Board: 6 p.m. - Selkirk Middle/High School Music Room Newport City Council: 6 p.m. Newport City Hall Priest River City Council: 6 p.m. - Priest River City Hall Pend Oreille Fire District No. 8 Board: 7 p.m. - Fire Station at Spring Valley and Tweedie

CONTINUED FROM 9B proceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenantoccupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. 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: 07/15/2013 Date Executed: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc., Trustee Authorized Signature P.O. BOX 997 Bellevue, WA 98009-0997 Contact: Neang Avila (425) 586-1900. (TS# 7023.105631) 1002.247213-File No. Published in The Newport Miner October 23 and November 13, 2013. (38, 41)

_________________ 2013339 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE File No.: 7303.24160 Grantors: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc. Nationstar Mortgage LLC Grantee: James F. Skjold, an unmarried man Ref to DOT Auditor File No.: 2007 0292209 Ta x P a r c e l I D N o . : 4333002030001 Abbreviated Legal: Tax 2, 2-30-43 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: Toll-free: 1-877-894-HOME (1-877894-4663). Web site: http:// www.dfi.wa.gov/consumers/homeownership/post_ purchase_counselors_ foreclosure.htm The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Telephone: Tollfree: 1-800-569-4287. Web

site: http://www.hud.gov/ offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/fc/index.cfm?webListAction=s earch&searchstate=WA&f ilterSvc=dfc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys Telephone: Toll-free: 1-800-606-4819. Web site: http://nwjustice. org/what-clear. I. On November 22, 2013, 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: That part of Government Lot 3 in Section 2, Township 30 North, Range 43 E.W.M. described as follows: Commencing at the intersection of the Easterly right of way line of Fertile Valley Road (County Road No. 19) with the North line of Government Lot 3; thence, Easterly along the North line of said Government Lot 3 a distance of 660 feet; thence, Southwesterly along a line parallel with the Easterly right of way line of County Road No. 19 a distance of 660 feet; thence, West on a line parallel with the North line of said Government Lot 3 to an intersection with the Easterly right of way line of County Road No. 19 a distance of 660 feet, more or less; thence, Northeasterly along the Easterly right of way line of County Road No. 19 to the point of beginning. Commonly known as: 5820 Fertile Valley Road Newport, WA 99156 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 04/24/07, recorded on 04/30/07, under Auditor’s File No. 2007 0292209, records of PEND OREILLE County, Washington, from James F Skjold, presumptively subject to the community interest of his spouse, and Kathleen Skjold, as Grantor, to Landsafe Title of Washington, as Trustee, to secure an obligation “Obligation” in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee for Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., its successors and assigns, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned by Bank of America, N.A. to Nationstar Mortgage LLC, under an Assignment/Successive Assignments recorded under Auditor’s File No. 20130315798. *The Tax Parcel ID number and Ab-

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19 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 Cusick School Board: 3:30 p.m. - Cusick High School Library West Pend Oreille Fire District Board: 6:30 p.m. - Fire Station on Highway 57 Property Rights Council: 6:30 p.m. - Bonner County Administration Building, Sandpoint

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breviated 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 Obligation 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 07/22/2013 Monthly Payments $28,980.16 Late Charges $1,215.36 Lender’s Fees & Costs $2,177.93 Total Arrearage $32,373.45 Trustee’s Expenses (Itemization) Trustee’s Fee $750.00 Title Report $0.00 Statutory Mailings $0.00 Recording Costs $31.00 Postings $0.00 Sale Costs $0.00 Total Costs $781.00 To t a l A m o u n t D u e : $33,154.45 Other known defaults as follows: IV. The sum owing on the Obligation is: Principal Balance of $137,595.91, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument evidencing the Obligation from 11/01/10, 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 22, 2013. 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 11/11/13 (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 11/11/13 (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 11/11/13 (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

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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 James F Skjold 5820 Fertile Valley Road Newport, WA 99156 Unknown Spouse and/or Domestic Partner of 5820 Fertile Valley Road Newport, WA 99156 Kathleen Skjold 5820 Fertile Valley Road Newport, WA 99156 James F Skjold 311 Sacheen Terrace Drive Newport, WA 99156 Unknown Spouse and/or Domestic Partner of 5820 Fertile Valley Road Newport, WA 99156 Kathleen Skjold 311 Sacheen Terrace Drive Newport, WA 99156 by both first class and certified mail, return receipt requested on 04/15/13, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on 04/16/13 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 tenantoccupied 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: 07/22/2013 Date Executed: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc., Trustee

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20 Pend Oreille Economic Development Council: 8:30 a.m. Various Locations Diamond Lake Water and Sewer District Board: 10 a.m. - District Office Pend Oreille County Park Board: 2 p.m. - Cusick Community Center West Bonner County School Board: 6 p.m. - District Office, Priest River Fire District No. 4 Commissioners: 6 p.m. - Dalkena Fire Station Ione Town Council: 7 p.m. Clerk’s Office

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Published in The Newport Miner October 23 and November 13, 2013. (38, 41)

________________ 2013360 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF PEND OREILLE Cause No.: 11-2-004323 Writ of Execution Issued: 10/14/13 Sheriff’s Public Notice of Sale of Real Property Edward Swan, as personal representative of the Estate of Francis Theo Swan, Plaintiff, vs. John Herbert Friedlund, et al.; occupants of the premises; and any persons or parties claiming to have any right, title, estate, lien or interest in the real property described in the complaint; Defendant(s). TO: JOHN HERBERT Friedlund, et al.; occupants of the premises; and any persons or parties claiming to have any right, title, estate, lien or interest in the real property described in the complaint; The Superior Court of Stevens County has directed the undersigned Sheriff of Pend Oreille County to sell the property described below to satisfy a judgment in the above-entitled action. The property to be sold is described as: Lots 6 and 7 in Block 10 and Lots 12, 13, and 14 in Block 7 all in the Town of Metaline, WA located on South Main Street, Metaline, WA 99152 and Selkirk Street, Metaline, WA 99152 The sale of the abovedescribed property is to take place: Time: 10:00 a.m. Date: Friday, December 6, 2013 Place: Pend Oreille County Hall of Justice; Front Door, East Entrance 229 S. Garden Avenue Newport, WA 99156 The judgment debtor can avoid the sale by paying the judgment amount of $286,346.05 together with interest, costs, and fees, before the sale date. For the exact amount, contact the Pend Oreille County Sheriff’s Office. DATED this 24th day of October, 2013 ALAN A. BOTZHEIM, SHERIFF PEND OREILLE COUNTY, WASHINGTON by: /s/ DeLana Lacy DeLana Lacy, Civil Deputy Published in The Newport Miner October 30, November 6, 13, 20, 2013. (39-4)

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Newport Social Meeting: 1212:30 p.m. - Pineridge Community Church Jessa’s Creative Dance Class: 4 p.m. - Create Arts Center Weight Watchers: 5:30-6 p.m. Weigh in and 6 p.m. meeting Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport Priest River Chamber of Commerce Dinner Meeting: 5:30 p.m. - Village Kitchen Pinochle: 6 p.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick Bingo: 6:30 p.m. - Newport Eagles Belly Dance Fitness: 6:30-7:30 p.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. St. Anthony’s Church

Authorized Signature P.O. BOX 997 Bellevue, WA 98009-0997 Contact: Kathy Taggart (425) 586-1900. (TS# 7303.24160) 1002.253546-File No.

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COUNTY OF PEND OREILLE Case No. 13-4-00045-1 Probate Notice To Creditors IN RE. THE ESTATE OF Charles Henry Thompson, Deceased. Probate Notice To Creditors (RCW 11.40.030) The personal representative named below has been appointed and has qualified as personal representative of this estate. Persons having claims against the decedent must, prior to the time such claims would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitation, serve their claims on the personal representative or the attorneys of record at the address stated below and file an executed copy of the claim with the Clerk of this Court within four months after the date of first publication of this notice or within four months after the date of the filing of the copy of this Notice with the Clerk of the Court, whichever is later or, except under those provisions included in RCW 11.40.011 and 11.40.013, the claim will be forever barred. This bar is effective as to the claims against both the probate assets and nonprobate assets of the decedent. Date of filing copy of 10/25/13 Date of first publication 10/30/13 /s/ Deborah Brazda Deborah Brazda c/o Douglas D. Lambarth P.O. Box 366 Newport, WA 99156 509-447-3036 Published in The Newport Miner October 30, November 6, 13, and 20, 2013. (39-4)

_________________ 2013365 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Newport City Council will hold a Public Hearing at 6:00 p.m., December 02, 2013 in Council Chambers located at 200 S. Washington Ave., Newport, Washington for the purpose of reviewing the 2014 Preliminary Budget. Copies of the Preliminary Budget may be obtained by the public on November 19, 2013. Published in The Newport Miner November 6 and 13, 2013. (40-2)

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2013368 PUBLIC NOTICE Pend Oreille County Fire Protection District #6 hereby announces its intention to create, maintain and update a Small Works Roster for the year 2014 in accordance with RCW 39.04.115 and RCW 39.04.190. Interested parties may apply by contacting: Pend Oreille County Fire Protection District #6 7572 LeClerc Road South Newport, Wa. 99156 Phone: 447-3736 The Small Works Roster will be open for the following categories:

General Electrical Plumbing Heating/ Air Conditioning Masonry Roofing Concrete Drywall Painting Flooring Ironwork Excavation Culverts Landscaping Logging, Land Clearing, Reforestation Electronics Truck Maintenance

the County Commissioners hearing room, County Courthouse, 625 West 4th, Newport, WA 99156. If you require any reasonable accommodation to participate in the meeting, contact the Clerk of the Board at 509-447-4119, at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. Elizabeth Braun, Clerk of the Board

Published in The Newport Miner November 6 and 13, 2013. (40-2)

2013373 PUBLIC NOTICE The Pend Oreille County Library District Board of Trustees is changing the time of the regularly scheduled Board meeting of November 28, 2013 to November 21, 2013 due to the Thanksgiving Holiday. The Annual Budget Hearing will be held at 4:00 P.M. And the Board meeting will be at 5:00 P.M. Both meetings will be held at the PUD, Box Canyon conference Room.

-------------------------2013369 PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Pend Oreille County Fire District #6, 2014 Budget Hearing has been scheduled for November 11, 2013 at 7:00 P.M. for the purpose of public comment on the 2014 Administrative Operating Budget. The meeting will be held at the Pend Oreille County Fire District #6 Office located at 7572 LeClerc Road South, Newport, Wa 99156 Vickie Miles, Secretary Published in The Newport Miner November 6 and 13, 2013. (40-2)

-------------------------2013370 PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that Pend Oreille County Fire District #6 will be changing the meeting night from one meeting a month to two meetings a month. Starting in January 2014 the District will be having a meeting the first and the third Mondays of each month. The meeting will be held at 7572 LeClerc Road South, Newport, Wa. 99156. Vickie Miles, Secretary Published in The Newport Miner November 6 and 13, 2013. (40-2)

-------------------------2013366 BUDGET HEARING Pend Oreille Cty Fire Dist. 8 will hold a public hearing for the review and approval of the proposed budget for 2014. The hearing will be held at the regularly scheduled meeting on the 3rd Monday, November 18th, at the fire station at Spring Vly and Tweedie Rd., at 7:00 p.m. Laura Smith-Johnson Commissioners’ Secretary Published in The Newport Miner November 6 and 13, 2013. (40-2)

-------------------------2013361 PUBLIC HEARING The Pend Oreille County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on November 25, 2013, 2:00 p.m. to take public comment on the renaming of Kirchan Road to Cordes Road. The hearing will be held in

Published in The Newport Miner November 13 and 20, 2013. (41-2)

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Published in The Newport Miner November 13 and 20, 2013. (41-2)

_________________ 2013374 NOTICE OF BOARD MEETING DATE/TIME CHANGE Cusick School District No. 59 Pend Oreille County, Washington The Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Cusick School District No. 59 (the “District”) hereby provides this notice that they will meet for their November Board Meeting on: Date: Tuesday, November 26, 2013 Time: 3:30 p.m. Location: High School Library, Cusick School District, 305 Monumental Way, Cusick, WA The purpose of this meeting is for the regularly scheduled November Board Meeting. CUSICK SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 59 PEND OREILLE COUNTY, WASHINGTON By: /s/ Don Hawpe Don Hawpe; Secretary, Board of Directors Published in The Newport Miner November 13 and 20, 2013. (41-2)

_________________ 2013375 BUDGET HEARING POFD 4 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Fire District #4 will hold a Public Hearing November 20th, 6:00pm for the purpose of finalizing the 2014 Budget, and to propose a property tax revenue increase pursuant to RCW 84.55.120. The meeting will take place at the Administrative Office, located at Station 41, 11 Dalkena St., Newport. / s / D a r Ly n n P e t r i e Secretary to the Board Published in The Newport Miner November 13 and 20, 2013. (41-2)