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Ambitious plans for Newport

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By Caneel Johnson Of The Miner

NEWPORT – The city of Newport had a budget workshop before its regular council meeting Monday, Nov. 5. The new City Administrator Russ Pelleberg has some ambitious plans for Newport.

The council discussed salaries and benefits for the city employees for the upcoming year.

“The city workers agreed that they would prefer to continue to be given days off instead of a pay raise,” Nickole North said. Police officers will receive a 2.8 percent Cost of Living Adjustments instead of time off, because the cost of covering the overtime would See newport, 10A

Election results change little

Miner Photo|Michelle Nedved

Firefighters stand outside of 218 N. Fea St. in Newport for the final burn in the training exercise hosted by The Newport Hospital and Health Services Saturday, Nov. 10.

Burn to learn

House burned for training makes way for hospital parking

By Don Gronning Of The Miner

NEWPORT – Little has changed in Pend Oreille County elections since results were announced Tuesday, Nov. 6. Votes were last counted Nov. 7 and will be counted again Nov. 26, according to elections supervisor Liz Krizenesky. She says there are about 20-40 ballots left to count. The election will be certified Nov. 27. Turnout was more than 76 percent, with 6,929 people casting ballots of 9,084 eligible voters.

In the tightest contest, the nonpartisan race between incumbent Pend Oreille Public Utility District No. 1 commissioner Dan Peterson and Joe Onley, Onley extended his lead to 248 votes. He leads 2,855 to 2,607 or 52 percent to 47 percent.

Write-in candidate Wendy Beach garnered 572 votes.

Incumbent GOP county commissioner Mike Manus is beating independent Sheryl Miller 4,311 to 2,206.

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By Caneel Johnson Of The Miner

NEWPORT – Multiple fire districts from all over Pend Oreille County gathered at 218 N. Fea St., Newport to take part in a practice burn hosted by the Newport Hospital and Health Services Saturday, Nov. 10.

The hospital bought the house on Fea Street and planned to demolish it to add a parking lot.

They donated the hose to the fire districts to burn down for handson training.

“We have training containers, but the volunteers treat it like a training exercise. They are slow to respond, and they know the layout. When they go in for search

and rescue training they know right where the body is,” Cheyne Anderson, a duty officer for South Pend Oreille Fire and Rescue said.

“This is more realistic. The volunteers don’t know the layout.”

The live burn served a dual purpose. It gave the volunteers a chance for hands-on training and gave the community a chance to see what is involved in the process. The fire districts are in need of volunteers and hoped this would inspire people to get involved.

“Usually we have our membership drives in the summer,” Rick O’Brien the public information officer for Fire District No. 6 said.

“We realized that a lot of the people who volunteer have jobs

that are busiest in the summer.

This year we are going to hold our membership drive in the fall and early winter so that those interested will have time to train.”

There were several exercises inside the house before the big burn for training so that the newest volunteers all got a chance to see what it was like to enter a burning building. At noon the house was lit on fire for the last time and allowed to burn to the ground while under constant supervision.

Anderson brought his family to the burn to see what it is that he does.

“They are usually asleep when I am working,” Anderson said.

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Look at tourism alliance raises more questions than answers

By Caneel Johnson Of The Miner

NEWPORT – In February of 2017, the Pend Oreille County Economic Development Council (EDC) purchased a tourism advertisement, but it wasn’t until 20 months later, and long after the bill had been paid, that EDC Director Jamie Wyrobek saw a physical copy of the advertisement.

Over the past two years, Open Door Design, owned

by Nathan Noble, was paid

$16,469.94, by Pend Oreille County for a magazine that was expected to be published in the summer of 2017. Based on an investigation by The Miner, none of the advertisers saw a printed version of that magazine until early this month.

The money is part of the Pend Oreille Region Tourism Alliance (PORTA) budget, which received more than $43,500 in tax funding over the last two years to bring tourism to Pend Oreille County. More than a third of that was paid

to Nathan Noble of Open Door Design to produce a magazine, design advertising, and maintain the website and social media accounts.

“You are free to print whatever you think your research has revealed,” PORTA’s volunteer Executive Director Sonya Scauflaire said in response to The Miner’s questions about what appears to be a year-plus delay in the printing of the county’s tourism magazine.

Lodging taxes are collected from users of hotels, motels,

resorts and some campgrounds in the county. The purpose of the tax is to draw more tourism into the county. The county budgeted $35,000 each of the last two years to distribute to entities trying to do just that.

PORTA took in more than half of that money, $43,550.

At least nine other entities requested money, and more than $24,500 of those requests were not granted.

PORTA is a non-profit, organized to promote tourism to the area and is funded through

donations, membership fees, advertising and the hotel/motel taxes. Its board of directors includes Scauflaire, Dolly Von Der Reith, Amber Frick, Barbara Bell and the late Robert Spencer.

They published their first Pend Oreille magazine in 2016.

County Commissioner Steve Kiss, serves on the lodging tax advisory board.

“The tax board and the county are always concerned See Porta, 2A

B r i e f ly Sheriff investigating death threat against commissioner NEWPORT – A death threat aimed at Pend Oreille County Commissioner Mike Manus is being investigated by the Pend Oreille County Sheriff’s Office.

“It’s an active investigation,” Sgt. Glenn Blakeslee said. “I really can’t say much more than that.”

The threat was allegedly posted on the Citizens Against the Newport Silicon Smelter (CANSS) Facebook group page the day after the election, Nov. 7.

In the Facebook exchange, Jade Rade writes that “Pressure is still on Manus: he works for US. NOT Pacwest/HiTest!”

Another poster writes, “I hope he knows that!” Rade responds, “We won’t let him forget.”

Then someone responds under the name Larry Young, “dream on friend, that rat bastard works for

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whoever can fill his wallet. I say f.em, then kill em. I know ill burn in hell, so will he, maby I can kill him again.” (sic) Manus says a friend forwarded him the threat, which was turned over to law enforcement.

“We’re concerned,” Manus said. “I never had someone say they were going to kill me before.”

Help Priest River Food Bank PRIEST RIVER – The Priest River Food Bank is once again getting some help from Columbia Bank with a turkey and donation match.

Bring a monetary or turkey donation in and Columbia Bank will match it. The food bank uses the donations for holiday food baskets distributed to families in need. Columbia Bank is located at 652 Highway 2 in Priest River.

‘The Jungle Book’ opens Thursday BLANCHARD – Rudyard Kipling’s classic story, ‘The Jungle Book’ comes to the Woods Family Theater Nov. 15-18 at the Blanchard Community Center.

Well-known characters Mowgli, Bagheera the panther, Kaa the snake and the villainous Shere Khan will take the stage, with the cast including 50 children from Blanchard, Priest River, Spirit Lake, Rathdrum and Athol.

Tickets are $5 for adults, $3 for youth, and family rates are available.

Weekday shows are 7 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday shows start at 3 p.m.

Tickets can be purchased at the door. The Blanchard Community Center is located at 685 Rusho Lane.

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Porta: Hospital, EDC each purchased ads for $1,129 From Page 1A

about how the funds are being used and want to ensure that they are being used to the highest benefit,” Kiss said.

The EDC purchased a full-page ad for $1,129 in February of 2017, according to an email to The Miner from Jamie Wyrobek of the EDC. PORTA submitted an invoice on behalf of Open Door for $1,050 for a full page ad and publication of a sponsored article in Pend Oreille magazine for the EDC, that was paid by the county directly to Open Door.

“I looked through our records and found that at our June 21, 2017, board meeting, PORTA gave an update stating ‘the magazine should be done by the end of the month.’

It was my understanding that they were aiming for a late summer/early fall publication with distribution outside the area. I believe some of their target markets were the West Coast, Texas and New York,” Wyrobek told The Miner.

Wyrobek did not see a hardcopy of the magazine until Nov. 2, 2018.

“I just got them on Friday night and can drop a few of them off to you,” she said in an email to The Miner on Nov. 6.

In an email to Kiss dated Oct. 29, Scauflaire explained to him why PORTA moved the publication date.

“2017 is when PORTA decided to focus on the shoulder seasons of tourism, so we moved the publication date,” Scauflaire wrote in the email. “So many people focus on the summer, yet we have things going on all year here. So, we felt it was a better use of time and money to promote the region when everyone else has stopped.

This was partly because I’m often asked what happens to the towns, especially in the north,

when tourists leave and the summer is over. And partly because people in the north have asked me to help with attracting winter tourism.”

The magazine has an article welcoming people to the area that talks about looking at the snowcapped mountains that never lose their snow while enjoying a picnic in 100 degree heat; a story on the 50th anniversary of Boundary Dam, which was in 2017; an article on Relay for Life which happens in August; an article on Newport Hospital and Health Services; and an article about the Pend Oreille County Economic Development Council.

PORTA requested that the lodging tax advisory committee pay Open Door Design directly, halfway through 2017 and in 2017 Noble was paid $4,487, and in 2018, he was paid $6,500 for the Pend Oreille magazine, according to information provided by Jill Shacklett, the data processing director for the county.

Newport Hospital and Health Services purchased a full-page ad for $1,129 in February of 2017, according to Jenny Smith, the hospital’s marketing and foundation director. Smith did not see a hard copy of the magazine until November of 2018.

The Port of Pend Oreille, which operates the railroad, purchased a half-page ad for $457 on Nov. 6, 2016, according to an email from Scauflaire to Port Manager Kelly Driver. According to that email, the magazine was to be printed March 1, 2017, followed by immediate distribution.

Seattle City Light, which operates Boundary Dam, agreed to purchase an ad for $1,050 in March of 2017, according to Mike Aronowitz, senior resource planner

for SCL. “After we submitted the ad and story we didn’t hear anything back from PORTA,” Aronowitz said, and as per SCL’s policy, they do not pay for advertisements in advance.

PORTA submitted an invoice to the tax advisory committee in July of 2017, for $1,050 for a full-page ad design and publication of a sponsored story for SCL in the Pend Oreille magazine that was paid directly to Open Door.

Ty Krohn, owner of Pend Oreille Cannabis, has never seen the magazine. He paid $500 for his ad in the publication.

“I gave her $500 cash in October of 2017. She called back a week later and said I did not pay the sales taxes, and came back to get another $38,” Khron said.

In 2017, the county paid Open Door $2,582, and in 2018, paid $2,900 for advertising, marketing, design and web/ social media services in addition to what was paid for his work on the magazine.

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1 Tiger Museum.............................................................. $1,000 2 Pend Oreille County Fair...................................... $1,000 3 North Pend Oreille Valley Lions......................$4,000 4 The International Selkirk Loop . ..................... $1,200 5 The Greater Newport Area Chamber of Commerce ........................................................................................... $3,000 6 Pend Oreille County Historical Society ........ $800

7 PORTA.............................................................................$23,800 8 County administration costs................................$200

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The Miner publishes an annual Visitor Guide in May, that is also intended to draw tourism to the region.

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Don Gronning and Michelle Nedved contributed to the reporting in this story.

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Pie chart A is a representation of the amounts budgeted for the hotel motel tax fund in 2017.

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1 Pend Oreille County Fair...................................... $1,000 2 Scenic Pend Oreille River Train......................... $2,500 3 The Cutter Theater................................................... $2,500 4 Tri County Economic Development District ........................................................................................... $1,000

Pie Chart B is a representation of the amounts budgeted for the hotel motel tax fund in 2018.

5 Pend Oreille County Historical Society....... $1,000 6 Festivities in the Park.................................................$750 7 International Selkirk Loop................................ $1,800 8 North Pend Oreille Valley Lions......................$4,500 9 County administration costs................................$200 10 PORTA..............................................................................$19,750

What are hotel/motel tax funds?

NEWPORT – The hotel/ motel tax is imposed upon users of hotels, motels, resorts, and some campgrounds, according to the Pend Oreille County hotel/motel tax fund application form.

“The funds are to be used solely for the purpose for paying all or any part of the cost of tourism, promotion, acquisition of tourism-related facilities, or operation of tourism-related facilities,” the application states.

The hotel/motel tax fund is paid by reimbursement, which means that in order to receive payment allocated from the funds, the entity must submit receipts and invoices to the hotel/ motel lodging tax advisory committee to be

reviewed. After approval, they are submitted to the county for payment. The hotel/motel lodging tax advisory committee in Pend Oreille County consists of County Commissioner Steve Kiss, Robert Shanklin, Tori Reeve and Judy Ashton. There are two empty seats on the board.

In both 2017 and 2018, the hotel/motel tax fund consisted of $35,000 each year, according to documents provided by Kiss.

The following numbers are estimated budgets.

The funds may not entirely be used or may exceed the funds budgeted depending on need and invoicing.

In 2017, the Tiger Museum requested and received $1,000.

The Pend Oreille County Fair requested and received $1,000.

The North Pend Oreille Valley Lions Club asked for and received $4,000.

The International Selkirk Loop asked for $3,000 and received $1,200.

The Greater Newport Area Chamber of Commerce asked for $9,810 and received $3,000.

The Pend Oreille County Historical Society asked for $1,000 and received $800.

PORTA asked for $27,800 and received $23,800.

The county administration costs were budgeted at $200, but the full amount was not used.

In 2018, there was again $35,000 in hotel

motel tax funds available.

The Pend Oreille County Fair asked for $1,500 and received $1,000.

The Newport/Priest River Rotary Club asked for $5,000 and received $2,500 to promote the Scenic Pend Oreille River Train.

The Cutter Theater asked for $4,000 and received $2,500.

Tri County Economic Development District asked for $2,500 and received $1,000.

The Pend Oreille County Historical Society asked for $7,500 and received $1,000.

The Rotary Club asked for $1,250 and received $750 to promote Festivities in the Park during rodeo weekend.

International Selkirk

Loop asked for $3,000 and received $1,800.

The North Pend Oreille Valley Lions asked for $6,000 and received $4,500.

Again, the county administration costs were budgeted for $200, but the full amount was not used.

PORTA asked for $27,800 and received $19,750.

Editor’s Note: The Newport/Priest River Rotary Club operates the Scenic Pend Oreille River Train and organizes Festivities in the Park. Four staff members of The Miner are Rotarians, including Publisher Michelle Nedved and Advertising Manager Micki Brass, both of which have signed application forms for hotel/motel tax funding.

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Library

Story Time: 10:30 a.m. Metalines Library

North Pend Oreille Lions: 6:30 p.m. - Ione Train Depot

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, Nov. 15 Story Time: 11 a.m. - Ione

Friday, Nov. 16

American Legion Post 144: 3 p.m. - American Legion in Metaline Falls

Monday, Nov. 19

Story Time and Crafts: 10:30 a.m. - Metalines Library

Story Time: 10:30 a.m. Metalines Library

Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - Ione Senior Center

Selkirk School Board: 6 p.m. - Selkirk Middle/High School Music Room

Sunday, Nov. 18

Tuesday, Nov. 20 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, Nov. 21 Story Time: 10:30 a.m. -

Metalines Library 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.

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PRIEST RIVER – The Full of Beans Comedy Show returns to Priest River Lamanna High School (PRLHS) Thursday, Nov. 15, 5:30-7 p.m.

Hosted by the PRLHS drama group, the event is a diner theatre fundraiser. The meal includes chili boats with cheese, onions, dessert and a drink.

Admission for just the show is $2 and dinner and the show is $4.

Local activists bring free film to Playhouse NEWPORT – Responsible Growth * NE Washington brings the film We the People 2.0 to Newport with a complimentary screening at the Pend Oreille Playhouse at 236 South Union Avenue, on Sunday, Nov. 18 at 2 p.m.

This documentary, presented by Tree Media and the Community Environmental Legal Defense Fund (CELDF), tells the story of people across the U.S. who have faced decades of environmental assaults – such as fracking and (sewage) sludging on farmland – and what they are doing about it.

The film shares how they are working with CELDF and organizing to stop these actions in their own communities through rights-based laws, and what they are doing about it.

There will e a special guest speaker from CELDF for a questions and answer session following the film.

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Not a bad shot Myleigh Benham, 9, drew a special unit elk cow tag for the Selkirk Unit and shot her first elk Saturday, Nov. 3 in Pend Oreille County with one shot behind the shoulders at around 275 yards. According to her mother Ashleigh Benham, Myleigh got a whitetail buck earlier in the hunting season, but, “the elk is the peak” weighing in at around 600 pounds. Myleigh completed hunter’s education at 7-years-old.

Former assistant fire chief pleads not guilty

By Don Gronning Of The Miner

NEWPORT – Former Pend Oreille Fire District No. 2 assistant fire chief Brad Larson, 55, of Metaline Falls and his wife, Elizabeth Larson, 55, also of Metaline Falls, entered not guilty pleas to felony theft charges when they appeared in Pend Oreille Superior Court Thursday, Nov. 1.

Brad Larson pleaded not guilty to first-degree theft. Elizabeth Larson pleaded not guilty in a separate case to seconddegree theft. First-degree theft is theft of property valued at $5,000 or more. Second-degree theft is theft of property valued at $750 up to $5,000.

The Larsons remained

Man released from criminal insanity conditions

By Don Gronning Of The Miner

NEWPORT – A man who was found not guilty by reason of insanity in 2004 for attacking his father and mother with a knife was released from all conditions of his criminal insanity commitment Thursday, Nov. 2, in Pend Oreille County Superior Court.

In 2004, Bryan A. Lang, now 40, was charged with two counts of first-degree assault for the attack. He was acquitted and sent to Eastern State Hospital.

Lang asked to be released from his criminal insanity commitment. He has been living in the community for years, under the Department of Corrections supervision and working with Eastern State Hospital social workers.

Lang was conditionally released from Eastern State Hospital in 2006. He lived in Spokane in a group living situation before moving to his current location in Pend Oreille County.

After having a forensic risk assessment performed, he appeared before Eastern State Hospital’s Risk Review Board in May 2018. That board recommended that Lang be released from all conditions, following the recommendation of Dr. Nathan Henry.

“It is my opinion that continued monitoring of Mr. Lang in the community is no longer clinically justified,” Dr. Henry wrote in his report. He had diagnosed Lang with schizophrenia and noted Lang had a history of cannabis abuse.

Dr. Henry wrote Lang had functioned well in the community for more than 11 years. He has consistently passed drug tests and has a full time job. He is on a medication regime that is successful. He said Lang was at low risk for future violence. He wrote that Lang’s attacks on his parents were the result of a delusion and occurred during a psychotic break.

“There are no indications of imminent violence risk.

It is my opinion that granting a final discharge from supervision would not pose an inappropriate risk of harm to the community,” Henry wrote.

Prosecuting attorney Dolly Hunt agreed with the release from conditions. She said Eastern State Hospital doctors are the state’s experts. Pend Oreille County Superior Court Judge Jessica Reeves accepted the recommendation and released Lang from all conditions.

free on their own recognizance.

According to charging documents, Brad Larson is accused of stealing fire equipment from Fire District 2. Equipment belonging to Fire District 2 was allegedly located at the Metaline Falls Fire Department, where the Larsons volunteered after leaving Fire District 2, according to a sworn statement of probable cause signed by prosecuting attorney Brookes

Clemmons. Clemmons writes that equipment valued at $12,279 belonging to Fire District 2 was found at the Metaline Falls Fire Department.

That allegedly included two turnouts, made up of jacket and pants worn by firefighters. The turnouts were found in the lockers at the Metaline Falls Fire Department reserved for Brad and Elizabeth Larson. The turnouts are valued at $3,500 each.

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l e tt e r s p o l i c y We welcome letters to the editor. Letters should be no longer than 300 words. Letters should be typed and submitted to The Miner office no later than 5 p.m.

Friday for publication the following Wednesday. No letter will be published unless it is signed by at least one individual, even if the letter represents the view of a group.

The letter must include a telephone number and address for authentication. The Miner reserves the right to edit letters. Political letters will not be published the last issue before an election. Letters will be printed as space allows.

Shop local efforts to be commended

Both communities of Newport/Oldtown and Priest River should be commended for their efforts to keep local dollars local.

Next Saturday, Nov. 24, the Priest River Chamber of Commerce is taking advantage of the national Shop Small campaign. Ten businesses are coming together to sponsor a Passport, found on page 10A of this issue of The Miner. Stop by those stores from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. that day, get your passport punched and be entered to win a gift basket full of goodies supplied by the participating stores. This is an alternative to Black Friday sales, when big box stores are the destination, and Cyber Monday, when shoppers hit the Internet.

Priest River’s Shop Small comes on the heels of the always-successful Who Let the Girls Out, a bi-annual event in Newport that has become a destination both during the fall and spring, for shoppers across the region.

In the time of Amazon, it’s all too easy to shop online and have it delivered to your doorstep. However, shopping locally does so much more. Keep your hard-earned money here, in Pend Oreille and Bonner counties. It stimulates our small-town economy. Every dollar earned is said to be spent five times over. If we all shop here at home, that turns $20 into $120, $500 into $2,500, and so on.

Empty storefronts on our main streets are a sad sight for us all. But we can turn that around. Thank you to those businesses in Newport, Oldtown and Priest River who are making shopping at home appealing. We hope it works for all our sakes.

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Before you hit that post button…

Take everything you read and see on social media with a grain of salt. Maybe half a grain. And treat your posts like banging a gong: once in a while you need to do so to get people’s attention, but if you’re going after it like a speed metal drummer, it loses its sense of vitality.

That goes for everyone.

This is not a column espousing, “Social media equals everything wrong with society! Grumble, harrumph, get off of my lawn, Snapchat!” After all, I have a couple Instagram accounts, one for thrift shopping and style and one for photography (in case you were feverish with curiosity). Plus, being able to navigate social media makes up a portion of my job as a reporter, and I don’t think you have to be an aficionado of something to learn how it works and why it’s important to other people.

Having prefaced with that, I gave up my own personal Facebook account over a year ago and I don’t miss it. At all. Not even a little bit. No ifs, S o ph i E ’ s ands, or but who-will-see-my-dinnertonight-if-I-don’t-post –its.

C H OI C E It had its uses for me, once upon a time. Years ago, when my boyfriend Sophia died in a car accident, Facebook was aldous a way for me to stay connected with his friends in California and Spokane, other people that loved and missed him. I could go to his profile, which had been turned into a memorial page for him, and read all the lovely comments people wrote. Other people on the platform who were empathetic to what I was going through helped me process my grief. I would not deny that it was a supportive resource for me during a dark time.

But in the last couple of years, the vast majority of my time and interactions on Facebook felt forced, petty and self-righteous. Watching grown adults eviscerate one another without having to look each other in the eyes and having an inflated sense of self-importance in my own postings was making me feel like a cynical, priggish harpy. I don’t know about you, but there are days I struggle with that side of myself without social media figuratively tapping me on the shoulder to use it as my own public echo chamber.

Then there’s the performance side, and you all know what I’m talking about. The perfect photos, whether it’s of kids, vacations, jobs, romance, new cars – pick a subject. There’s nothing inherently wrong with that, because after all, despite the barriers we throw up to vulnerability and real human connection, that’s exactly what we want: someone to see us, to affirm that we matter – our opinions, our feelings, and our journey.

Any time anyone makes the sweeping, grandiose claim that they don’t care what anyone thinks of them, the first question that wants to leap off of my tongue is, “Are you on social media?”

Because unless you’re a Buddhist monk cloistered in the mountains, or a complete psychopath, then yeah, you do care what people think on some level. That’s okay, because that means you are attuned to others and don’t desire to go barreling through life leaving a carnage of broken hearts and wounded feelings behind you. Social media can blur those lines though, between the natural desire for fostered asseveration and the disillusionment that that’s where our true identity exists.

If you’re like me and you sometimes are overwhelmed by social media because you find yourself spiraling down a rabbit hole of comparison, remember that we are all our most beautiful, enlightened, virtuous, funny selves on those platforms. We don’t post to social media to become better people; we post in an effort to convince each other that we are better people.

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yo u r o p i n i o n Trump getting ready for the worst To the editor, Well Mr. Scobby, you have gone to the lowest of lows when you start to bad mouth those who have lost loved ones to illegal people in America.

As far as I’m concerned, all those that have lost loved one to ‘illegals’ should be put right up there with Gold Star Families.

Oh, by the way, I feel so sorry about you losing the race in Pend Oreille County, too bad.

I hope there are others out there that feel the same way that I do.

As far the southern border, Trump is getting ready. You know, like people do for hurricanes, and like Boy Scouts do (Be prepared for the worst), and it’s getting worse every day.

-Tom Dishaw Diamond Lake

Liberals not good mass killers To the editor, LeRoy Leland is worried about liberal mobs storming the streets,

By Don C. Brunell

burning cars or breaking windows. I am worried about troubled white males using their legally purchased guns to kill dozens of people assembled in public. No liberal mob is storming Leland’s home, but a white guy could shoot him dead at a bar, grocery store, church, club, movie theater, or mall. Then there is the Trump supporter who sent pipe bombs in the mail. Perhaps LeRoy should shake his mailbox with a long stick before opening it.

Well, there is the perceived threat and then there is the reality of the mass shootings. Many of the shooters served in our military where they were trained to kill. There is one liberal shooter that shot up a ballfield of Republican congressmen.

The only person killed was the shooter. Let’s face it; liberals don’t make effective mass murderers.

Their mobs aren’t even well organized. Look at those Tea Party mobs storming town halls a few years ago and you see how a mob is properly organized.

Look at the white na-

tionalist’s organization at Charlottesville with their burning torches if you want something to worry about. One of them killed a woman by running his car into the crowd.

Then there is President Trump suggesting and praising violence at his political rallies. He praised the body slamming of a reporter. He suggested that police rough up suspects. He offered to pay the legal fees of people in the crowd who would attack his protesters.

Leland asks, “How low will the left go?” Well, I don’t see anyone of the left sending bombs in the mail or killing mass numbers of citizens for any number of reasons like racism or religious discrimination. Violence for political gains has never worked in the long term.

-Pete Scobby Newport

Concerned about ‘Human Rights Club’ To the editor, I am very concerned about the proposed “Human Rights Club”

scheduled over lunch at Priest River Lamanna High School, apparently without parental or community input.

With an outlined focus of “American Indian, Alaska Native...” in November, “Men & LGBTQA” in December, “Middle Eastern” in January, “Black and African American” in February, “Women” in March, “Asians” in April, and “European (Irish, Polish, etc.)” in May, it seems clearly to have a political and social agenda with which the parents in our community may not agree. Yet, I’ve been told, because the “club” advisor has chosen to have the meetings during the day, neither parents, community members, nor even school board trustees are allowed to attend.

The next West Bonner County School District board meeting is 6 p.m. at Nov. 21, at the district office by the Priest River library. I encourage any parents who can, to attend this meeting and let the trustees know your position on this “club.”

-Anne Wilder Chamberlain Priest River

Costs matter in hiring

While both sides argue over the merits of Seattle’s escalating minimum wage, there are other issues, such as the total cost per worker, which enter into hiring equations.

When employers look to add or retain workers, they must not only consider wages, but the added required benefits which they must pay for each individual they employ. They must keep costs on par with their competitors, because employees are a big part of their operating costs.

According to a U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Bureau) report issued last September, wages account for more than 68 percent

of total reparation while benefits such as paid leave, unemployment and worker compensation, health insurance, vacation days and retirement are among the 32 percent of the added expenses.

As the debate over minimum wage has morphed into an argument over “livable wage,” proponents in Washington state started pushing for automatic annual increases in starting wages. In November 2016, voters in Washington approved Initiative 1433 incrementally raising the state’s minimum wage from $9.47 to $13.50 by 2020 and mandating employers to offer paid sick leave.

However, the City of Seattle

r e ad e r ’ s p o l l The U.S. midterm elections have come and gone but the counting of ballots continues around the country. President Trump and other top Republicans have challenged the legitimacy of elections in Florida and elsewhere, with President Trump claiming “electoral corruption” in Arizona and that “An honest vote count is no longer possible in Florida,” because of “massively infected” ballots.

How confident are you that elections around the country are honest?

Democrats have a long record of election tampering, dating back to the Kennedy election in 1960. I think they only care about winning the election and would stoop to anything to do so. I’m not confident they are honest.

This is just another example of Republican contempt for democracy. First they suppress the vote through a variety of questionable actions and now they make accusations of election fraud without offering any proof.

This is America. I have faith in our election system.

began phasing in the base worker hourly wage of $15 per hour for individual companies or franchises with more than 500 employees and $12 for small business.

This year, Seattle’s minimum wage rose to $15.45 an hour for the big companies and rises to $16 next year. For smaller job providers it is $14 per hour and increases to $15.

The critical question is how those wage mandates are impacting employment, particularly low-wage jobs.

According to University of Washington studies, Seattle’s low-wage payroll shrank.

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r e ad e r ’ s p o l l r e s u lt s Were you happy with the election results?

Total Votes: 52

46% Sort of. I didn’t get all of what I wanted, but the McMorris Rodgers, Brown race came out the way I voted.

40%

No, I can’t believe people would vote like that.

Yes, it couldn’t have gone better if I had scripted it.

14%

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Expert Advice Time to Think About Year-End Investment Moves

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Tis’ the season PUD workers put up the Christmas lights on the tree at Centennial Plaza in Newport, officially kicking off the holiday season.

Dick Shaw and Rod Schoener are the ones in the air.

Kindness, innovation gets local educators Employees of the Month spot PRIEST RIVER – Launa Lewis and Kim Columbini are the West Bonner County School District No. 83 October employees of the month.

Lewis Columbini has been with the district for 30 years. A colleague nominated her

for her hard work getting students interested in STEaM (Science, Technology, Engineering, art and Math).

She spends her free time writing grants to Lewis purchase laptops, robotics, 3-D pens, coding and more.

Lewis spent the summer transforming the computer lab at Idaho Hill Elementary into a Maker Space.

“If you get the chance, go visit Idaho Hill and check out all the neat projects they are working on,” said Connie Kimble, Priest River Elementary Principal. “Thank you for all your hard work, Launa.”

Lewis was given a gift

Brunell From Page 4A

“The new report, which examined workers already employed showed some earnings gains,” the Wall Street Journal editorialized. However, the missing piece is forgone jobs.

The Journal said the UW report authors “point to a marked decline, about 5 percent, in the number of people entering Seattle’s lowwage workforce each quarter.”

Nationwide, employer (public, private and non-profit) costs for an employee averg u e st $36.22 per hour. o p i n i o n ages Wages and salaries averaged $24.72 an DON C. hour while benefits BRUNELL costs averaged $11.50 Association and those outlays of do not account for Washington housing, equipping and training workBusiness ers. Interestingly, the President Bureau found total hourly compensation for private industry is $34.19, while state and local government workers averaged a whopping $49.23. The “1,000-pound gorilla” in the equation is automation – more specifically robots.

“Jobs that don’t require advanced education will be replaced by automation, displacing low-wage, low-skilled workers,” Market Watch reported last

May. “One third of able-bodied American men between 25 and 54 could be out of job by 2050,” contends the author of “The Future of Work: Robots, AI and Automation.”

“We’re already at 12 percent of prime-aged men without jobs,” said Darrell West, vice president of the Brookings Institution think tank, at a recent forum in Washington, D.C. That number has grown steadily over the past 60 years, but it could triple in the next 30 years because of new technology such as artificial intelligence and automation, according Market Watch.

West added: “A lot of things can be done to avert such a problem and rethinking education is one of them.

Schools need to change their curriculum so that students have the skills needed in the 21st century economy.”

The bottom line is jobs that don’t require advanced education will be replaced by robots, displacing low-wage, low-skilled workers.

Finding a living wage job is important to our country. People need work that provides money for rent, utilities and groceries and upward mobility.

The key is arming Americans with the skills they need to keep our employers cost competitive.

We’ve still got a couple of months left in 2018, but it’s not too soon to start thinking about some year-end investment moves that might benefit you.

First, put more money into your IRA, if you haven’t already reached the limit of $5,500, or $6,500 if you’re 50 or older.

You have until April 15 to fully fund your IRA, but why wait until the last minute?

Also, if your employer allows it, bump up your contributions to your 401(k) or similar retirement plan.

And if you experienced a major life event in 2018, such as a marriage, the addition of a child or even a new job, you may need to adjust your investment plans or strategy.

Finally, review your investment mix to ensure it’s still suitable for your goals and risk tolerance. Over time, the changing values of individual investments can cause your portfolio to become overweighted in one way or another, so you may need to do some rebalancing.

These aren’t the only year-end moves you may want to consider, but they can help you close out 2018 on a positive note.

certificate donated from Sheri’s Home Interiors in recognition of her service The article was written by Edward Jones for use to the district and the kids. by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

Columbini has been a teacher at Priest River Lamanna High School for Call or visit your three years, working her local financial way into more and more advisor today. activities.

Columbini was nominated by several students for always smiling and being kind.

“She is appreciated for all of her hard work on creating memories with Homecoming and Battle of the Buck,” Kimble says. “Kim donates a lot of her time to make events successful.”

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PUD Townhall Evening Commission Meeting Agenda • Nov. 20, 2018 Newport Conference Room, Newport, Washington The public is invited to attend, meet the commission and staff and appear before the commission. Parking and meeting rooms are accessible for persons with disabilities. Video Conference at Box Canyon is available. Contact the Commission Office at 509-447-9336 for special accommodations or information.

2:00 p.m. - CALL TO ORDER President APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA Minutes • Agenda • Vouchers 2:01 p.m. - BUDGET WORKSHOP 4:00 p.m. - BREAK 5:30 p.m. - SAFETY SPOTLIGHT 5:35 p.m. - CUSTOMER SPOTLIGHT 5:40 p.m. - COMMISSION REPORT 5:45 p.m. - COMMISSION BUSINESS 5:50 p.m. - ACTION ITEM Pend Oreille County Hazard Mitigation Plan 6:00 p.m. - BUDGET April Owen, Director, Finance/Auditor 6:20 p.m. - NORTH AMERICAN ELECTRIC RELIABILITY CORPORATION COMPLIANCE Kevin Conway, Compliance and Training Manager 6:40 p.m. - PROPOSED BOX CANYON LICENSE AMENDMENT Tyler Whitney, General Counsel/Director, Regulatory & Governmental Affairs 7:00 p.m. - MEETING ADJOURNED Next meeting, Dec. 4, 2018, Newport Conference Room, Newport, Washington

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District #3 Richard A. Larson Secretary 509-671-2982 rlarson@popud.org

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Pend Oreille County Commissioner Steve Kiss presented the commendation to Deputy Morgan Johnson Tuesday, Nov. 6 at the courthouse.

Commissioners honor deputy

By Caneel Johnson Of The Miner

NEWPORT – Pend Oreille County Commissioners Steve Kiss and Karen Skoog presented deputy Morgan Johnson with a certificate of commendation Tuesday, Nov. 5, at the courthouse.

“I know that you don’t think of yourself as a hero, but we do,” Kiss said. “Your actions are a testament to your outstanding character and a reflection of the level of service in the county.”

Present at the commendation were Johnson’s family, his wife Nicole, daughter Aurelia, son Gunnar, mother Cathy, and father Mike. Sheriff Alan Botzheim, under-

sheriff Grant Sirevog, and Sgt. Glenn Blakeslee were also there to show their support.

Couty commissioner Karen Skoog presented Johnson’s family with a bag of lifesavers to thank them for their sacrifice.

“We are grateful for your sacrifice, the time spent away from your father and husband and the worry for him to come home safe that allows him to be such and asset to the community,” Skoog said to his wife and children.

She then addressed his mother and father.

“We would like two more of him if you have them,” she said to his parents.

Johnson saved the life of a woman who had a

severe reaction to a bee sting Aug. 4, 2018. He arrived on the scene in 90 seconds to find the woman barley conscious and having trouble breathing. The woman stopped breathing and became unresponsive Johnson preformed CPR until she began to breath on her own again. He repeated this action every time the woman fell out of consciousness until the paramedics arrived.

The woman attests that Johnson saved her life, when the sheriff’s office checked up on her last week, Botzheim said.

“She kept using the word fantastic over and over when she talked about Johnson and his actions,” Blakslee said.

Idaho seeks conservation projects BOISE – Curtis Elke, the Natural Resources Conservation Service State Conservationist for Idaho, announced a call for Special Project pre-proposals Nov. 8.

The deadline to submit pre-proposals is Feb. 1, 2019.

These are projects where NRCS and its partners can make a bigger impact on a larger scale by targeting a specific set of resource concerns or conservation area within an identified geographical area.

“Special Projects are a way for producers, partners and NRCS to work collaboratively in addressing local priorities,” Elke said. “Our local, state and federal partners and the numerous agricultural organizations out there should talk to their local NRCS District Conservationist about their idea or ideas for a special project proposal. Past special projects have focused on conservation measures like soil health, water conservation and habitat enhancement among other things.”

What sets Special Projects apart from other NRCS state programs is that the selected projects will be locally led and

demonstrate partnership alliance.

Funding may be requested for one to two years.

To be considered for funding, agricultural producers should submit pre-proposals through their local NRCS field office. The pre-proposal should be no longer than two pages and must include a brief overview of the project, the anticipated practices that are being offered, the resource concerns that are being addressed, partner involvement and their monetary or other contribution, total cost estimate if the project is to be fully funded, a map of the proposed project area, and any other information that is pertinent in justifying the funding of the project “Special projects have been a great way for us to do a lot of good in a set time frame, by addressing the issues that are important to our customers, partners and other stakeholders in their specific part of Idaho,” Elke said.

For more information contact, Ron Brooks, Resource Conservationist at 208-378-5724

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COLVILLE – The Colville National Forest issued a revised forest plan Nov. 6 to guide management activities on the 1.1 million acres of national forest in Northeast Washington.

The Northeast Washington Forest Coalition (NEWFC) worked with the leadership of the Colville National Forest (CNF) to assemble a plan to set the management direction of the forest.

“Although we appreciate

the amount of work that’s been put into this Forest Plan, it’s too bad it doesn’t better reflect collaborative discussions,” said Russ Vaagen, President of the NEWFC Board of Directors. “Land Allocation discussions are contentious, always have been, but we need to work to develop solutions that include wilderness. The Inventoried Roadless Areas in question should either be wilderness or they should receive

more permanent protective language. I would recommend a collaborative process where all of the interests are heard in order to develop a long-term solution for these beautiful places that doesn’t leave anyone behind.”

NEWFC Vice President Mike Petersen also had comments on the revised plan.

“Many Inventoried Roadless Areas on and near the Kettle Crest and Selkirk mountains received high ratings during the Colville’s potential wilderness evaluations and should be designated as Recommended for Wilderness in the revised forest plan revision,” said Peterson.

While many of NEWFC’s recommendations are offered in Alternative B, there are key elements that are missing and many key issues such as harvest volume, recreation and roadless protection need to be clarified. NEWFC looks forward to working with the Colville National Forest and other stakeholders to find resolutions that will create a Forest Plan everyone can support, according to a press release by the NEWFC.

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Down Memory Lane 100 years ago 1918 The first news of the Armistice came over the Western Union wires at Sunday midnight, but the public was not informed until 8 a.m. Monday when bells and whistles were turned loose for almost an hour.

The evening celebration included a parade in which the Kaiser’s goat and his effigy were paraded on a rail. The torchlight parade ended at Newport’s Great Depot, where the effigy was burned on a huge bonfire.

Fred L. Wolfe, chairman of the County Council of Defense, was in charge of a program of patriotic speeches and public singing.

90 years ago 1928 Deer hunting season in Pend Oreille County was closed Nov. 15 because of the lack of snow cover.

Only about 150 deer were killed in the entire county.

A Newport caucus committee called a meeting to nominate town officers.

80 years ago 1938 The Newport School District disposed of its rural school buildings acquired through consolidation. Scotia schoolhouse was sold to Ward Fowler; Byxbe to E. Bruganl; Sherman to Dick Madison, and Rogers to Diamond Lake Grange.

The Rev. M.R. Helfenstein, pastor of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, returned from a six-month trip abroad to attend a World Eucharistic Congress in Budapest, and tour the Holy Land, Egypt and Switzerland.

70 years ago 1948 Sixty more families were added to rural mail Route 3.

The Kiwanis Club brought back donkey basketball. Earle Ruddach, Tuffy Painter, Rollin Rickets, Floyd Willson, C.E. Spinning, Gordon Graupner, Stan Vanairsdaile, Orlan Knuth, C.L. Butler and Murray Wilson comprised the two teams.

60 years ago 1958 The Ruby Ferry was closed by order of the U.S.

Coast Guard.

More than 70 Democrats attended a victory dinner at the Cusick School. Dignitaries included state Sen. Dave McMillan, Reps. K.O. Rosenberg and Art Avey, PUD commissioners J.M. Fountain and Bob Jordan, Newport Mayor Bob Owen and Pend Oreille County Commissioner Glenn Earl.

50 years ago 1968 A Spokane hunter accidentally shot himself at the Newport Cafe.

Dee Ann Cox of Newport was appointed to the nursing faculty at Colorado State College.

Belford Nelson razed the old Vane Hotel, a landmark in Oldtown.

40 years ago 1978 The Spokane architectural firm of Walker, McGough, Foltz and Lyerla unveiled a scale model of the new Hall of Justice, which will be built near the county jail building on Garden Avenue.

Sheriff-elect Anthony Bamonte was officially appointed to run the department, two months ahead of schedule, upon Sheriff Pete Giles resignation.

30 years ago 1988 Cusick, Newport and Selkirk school district are joining with Gov Booth Gardner in saluting their school directors during School Board Week, which began Nov. 13 and runs through Nov. 19.

Dave Smith, Newport’s superintendent, pointed out that “school board members do not receive enough appreciation for the amount of time, dedication and concern that they put forth in performance of their duties.

Newport school board members included Jim Brewster, Charlotte Naccarato, Gayle Pelleberg and Lloyd Stratton, with one vacancy.

Selkirk’s board members are Kathy Beacham, Sandy Haney, Nancy Kiss and Brad Larson, with one vacancy.

Cusick board members are Bill Fountain, Jerry Dilling, Bette Rutherford, Bill Ives and Jim Custer.

20 years ago 1998

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Information sought in Panhandle grizzly bear shooting BONNERS FERRY – An adult female grizzly bear was shot and killed near Spruce Lake in northern Boundary County over the Labor Day weekend.

Both state and federal law protect grizzly bears and the loss of a breeding

In what most insiders called a landslide, Republican Jerry Weeks defeated his opponent Democrat Tony Bamonte for Pend Oreille County Sheriff by more than 1,000 votes Nov. 3, winning 2,892 to 1,827. More than 72 percent of registered voters cast ballots.

The Newport Grizzlies girls’ volleyball team clawed their way through competition and earned the number one seed at the state tournament.

Newport defeated Lakeside, Colville and Pullman to get the seeding.

The Spokane Sheriff’s Department was investigating a road rage incident in which a 19-year-old Newport man was shot three times with buckshot from a shotgun.

The man and a friend were driving into Spokane and passed a blue Ford Bronco at Highway 2 and Farwell Road when someone threw an object, which struck the Cutlass they were riding in.

The drivers pulled over and when the Newport man asked why the object was thrown, a 35-40 year old man stepped out of the lights with a shotgun.

After poking him in the chest with the gun, the man shot the 19-year old when he turned to run.

female is a major setback to the great bears’ recovery in the Cabinet-Yaak Ecosystem. If you have any information concerning this poaching, contact Senior Conservation Officer Brian Johnson at 208-267-4085.

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Winter Road Maintenance Guide

Pend Oreille County Public Works Department The Road Division of Pend Oreille County sands and snowplows about 480 miles of maintained County Roads from three maintenance facilities: Newport(D1), Usk (D2) and Ione(D3). Road maintenance personnel provide snow and ice control services during the winter season. Equipment available includes: snowplows, sander trucks and graders. The road crews will work during normal work hours 6:00 am-2:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Snow and ice control priorities will be collector and school bus routes first, then to other roads as time permits.

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

PLOWING

SAFETY The road crews work a single day shift - 8 to 10 hrs. Please be aware of changing conditions, which change with rapid changing temperatures. We are encouraging everyone to prepare and plan ahead for winter driving conditions.

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

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

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

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

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

There are several ways the public can help make the County’s job safer and more cost effective: • Children love to watch snow removal operations- the large equipment, noise, lights and activity can be very exciting.

Although operators are glad to have people watch, everyone should be cautioned to stay a safe distance away. The concentration required for efficient snow removal combined with the noise and types of equipment used means the operator may not see small children close by and an accident could result.

Please encourage children not to build tunnels, forts or play in snow berms along the roadsides.

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

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Smashing Pumpkins: Not just an alt-rock band Most people may throw their jack-o-lanterns and decorative pumpkins on to the compost heap or leave them out for the deer, but not the Newport Library. People were invited to bring their squash to the library to be pummeled and smashed, because why not? Pictured: Luke Smith (forefront) and Connor Lee.

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

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

operations, they can do substantial damage to snow plows.

Owners of such obstructions are at risk should the County’s equipment by unnecessarily damaged.

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

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

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

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

For further information, please call the Public Works Main Office (509)447-4513, M-F 8 am to 4:30 pm.

Please see www.accuweather.com for Current Conditions in the County.

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burn: Search and rescue simulated From Page 1A

More than 10 agencies participated in the live burn including City of Newport Fire Department, Newport Police Department, South Pend Oreille Fire and Rescue, Pend Oreille County Fire District No. 6, Pend Oreille County Fire District No. 2, Pend Oreille County Fire District No. 4, Kalispel Tribal Fire Department, West Pend Oreille Fire, Pend Oreille Fire District No. 8, the Pend Oreille County Fire Academy and the Newport High School Fire Science program.

Other agencies involved were the Pend Oreille County Sheriff’s Office, The Pend Oreille Paramedics and the Pend Oreille Fire Chiefs Association.

The various fire districts did several trainings to prepare for Saturday’s burn.

According to an email from O’Brien there was a search and rescue fire attack simulation on Oct. 30, a search and rescue basic Rapid Intervention Training (RIT) Nov. 3 and an advanced RIT, roof operation and ventilation training on Nov. 6.

Fire District No. 6 is adding some extra little touches to better serve the community.

They are handing out cards that have a list of the hospitals with the phone numbers and addresses patients may be sent to in case of an emergency.

“The corresponding hospital will be checked off so that the family knows where their loved one will be sent,” O’Brien said. “There are also pamphlets at Newport Hospital, the Safeway, and Seeber’s Pharmacy that people can list their medications, and allergies to be given to emergency personnel.

“A lot of times the person is not able to tell the paramedics what medications they are taking or what their allergies are,” O’brien said. “This way they can put it on their refrigerator, or they have it readily available and they won’t forget anything in the heat of the moment.”

The fire districts are always looking for volunteers and more opportunities for training. If any one has a building they are planning to demolish and would like to donate it for training, contact your local fire district. To volunteer, call 509-447-3736.

“There are lots of ways to volunteer that do not include the actual fire fighting,” O’Brien said.

Miner turkey winners announced NEWPORT – Readers who won turkeys in The Miner’s annual Gobbler Giveaway are listed below. Stop

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elections: County against gun law initiative From Page 1A

For county treasurer, Nicole Dice is beating fellow Republican Tom Watson 3,220 to 2,788.

In the race for sheriff, Glenn Blakeslee is leading Jon Carman 3,631 to 2,729. Both are Republicans.

Incumbent Republican sheriff Alan Botzheim and incumbent treasurer Terri Miller, the last Democrat to hold office in Pend Oreille County, did not seek re-election.

Voters are on the way to approving Fire District 2 annexing Metaline into the district for firefighting and emergency medical services.

The voters of Metaline agreed 66-13 and the voters in Fire District 2 agreed 754 to 234.

Fire District 2 voters turned down a 10-year Emergency Service Levy, with 584 voting no and 453 voting yes.

The Sacheen Lake Water and Sewer District one-year excess levy for maintenance and operations was passing 102-79.

Republican incumbent state Reps. Joel Kretz and Jacquelin Maycumber were winning reelection to their 7th Legislative District seats by big margins, as was incumbent

state Sen. Shelly Short, also a Republican.

Kretz was beating Democrat Mike Bell 39,736 to 18,861, Maycumber was beating Democrat Randy Michaelis 39,992 to 18,594 and Short was beating Democrat Karen Hardy 40,619 to 18,279.

Republican Cathy McMorris Rodgers was beating Democrat Lisa Brown for the 5th Congressional District seat. People voted 153,416 to 124,996 to send McMorris Rodger back to Washington D.C. In the race for Senator, incumbent Democrat Maria Cantwell beat Republican Susan Hutchison 1,672,506 to 1,178,849, although Pend Oreille County voters backed Hutchison 4,326 to 2,448.

Pend Oreille County voters disagreed with the majority of the state on Initiative 1639. The state passed the gun control measure 59 percent to 40 percent while the county rejected it 69 percent to 30 percent.

County voters also rejected Initiative 940, which would make it easier to prosecute law enforcement officers for use of deadly force. The measure passed statewide 59 percent to 40 percent but was turned

Bicycles coming to Ione Airport IONE – New sewer and bicycles were some of the subjects discussed at the Oct. 17 Ione council meeting. Councilmen John Redinger stated footings are set at the new hangar at the Ione Municipal Airport.

Stan Nelson of Portland, Ore. has donated several bicycles to the airport. Redinger said he has contacted a company in Clayton for storages shed prices, and would like to budget $3,000 in 2019 for a shed.

Ione Mayor Charles Spears discussed replacing the sewer in the alley between 7th and 8th. Funds are available in the sewer budget.

In fire news, councilman Ken Timmreck said he would like to budget $4,000 in 2019 for miscellaneous repairs at the fire hall.

TD&H Engineering of Spokane is the engineer for the Millyard water project and will conduct surveying and environmental review for a grant.

The pipeline agreement with Pend Oreille Valley Railroad (POVA) will be reviewed at their board meeting in November.

back here in the county 55 percent to 44 percent.

Voters statewide, including Pend Oreille County, rejected Initiative 1631, the carbon fee initiative.

Statewide it went down 56 percent to 43 percent and county voters turned it down 77 percent to 22 percent.

Voters also agreed with the rest of the state on Initiative 1634, which would prohibit local governments from taxing groceries and sugary drinks. It was passing 55 percent to 44 percent statewide and 66 percent to 33 percent here.

In non contested races, Robin McCroskey garnered 4,662 votes for District Court Judge, Dolly Hunt got 5,269 for prosecutor, Tammie Ownbey received 5,352 for county clerk, Marianne Nichols received 5,395 votes for auditor and Jim McCroskey got 5,152 votes for assessor. Hunt, Nichols, Ownbey and Jim McCroskey are all incumbent Republicans. The District Judge position is a nonpartisan seat. It became open when Judge Phil Van de Veer didn’t seek reelection.

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be more than the raise, North said.

The Law Enforcement Officers and Firefighters retiree insurance will increase by 9.9 percent, and long-term care insurance for all employees will increase by $2,000.

There will be a 3.3 percent increase for medical benefits.

North said the Affordable Care Act requires the employer to pay for employees and their children. The city currently pays health insurance for the employee and the spouse. The cost of employee and spouse medical will decrease by $6,130 annually, although that will be largely offset by the cost of covering employees’ children. North suggested that the city cover the cost of Life Flights for employees and dependants. The cost to the city will be $850 annually. Pelleberg wants to work together with Newport, Priest River Rotary, the Greater Newport Area Chamber of Commerce, the Economic Development Council, and all the other entities that are a part of the community to promote tourism and economic growth.

“We all need to work together to improve downtown and the community,” said Pelleberg.

Pelleberg has plans and ideas for everything from what to do with city properties to how to improve parks and economic development. Pelleberg intends to inventory all 22 of the properties owned by the city and evaluate each one of them to determine the best use for each property.

There is limited expansion due to the landscape and borders surrounding the city. Pelleberg and the council will take a hard look at how to expand the Urban Growth Area in the future. Pelleberg wants to replace all the picnic tables, garbage cans and park signs so that they are instantly recognizable.

“I want people to know that they are in a city park,” Pelleberg said.

He intends to replace the wooden picnic tables with metal ones that are sturdier, will require less maintenance, and are harder to vandalize.

Pelleberg plans to replace all the street signs in the city a section at a time.

“It gives a sense of ownership and pride to the community,” Pelleberg

said.

Pelleberg intends to continue the flag theme throughout downtown, decorate for Christmas, and have more events. Possible events include a winter festival, circus, concerts, and something similar to Spokane’s annual Pig Out in The Park to promote tourism.

Pelleberg hopes to work with the school district to revamp the unused meadows and turn them into sports fields and to upgrade the stands at the softball and baseball fields.

There are plans to put in an RV park at First Street and Garden Avenue, and to build the BMX course to competition regulations.

“I want to host remote controlled car races there as well,” Pelleberg says.

He intends to plant new trees downtown and in the Little Peoples Park.

“There are certain trees that are not good for planting along the sidewalks in downtown,” Pelleberg said.

“I have some experience with which ones are best, so we will make sure that we make the right choice.”

The police department may possibly be moving into the Fire Hall behind City Hall. They are current-

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(Opinions of the presenter may not be the opinions of the Playhouse).(42p) JOE SHERMAN Open house memorial in celebration of his life. Saturday, November 17, Usk Bar and Grill, noon- 3:00 p.m. If Joe ever pissed you off or made you laugh or made you think, please feel welcome to stop in and share food, drink and memories.(42p) THANKSGIVING DINNER American Legion Post 217, Cusick. Thursday November 22nd, 2:00 p.m.

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Donations can be dropped off anytime at the Newport Food Bank on Pine Street, across from the PUD parking lot.

Ideas for donations include: Gift certificate for a turkey or ham, stuffing mix, canned or fresh cranberries, potatoes, canned yams or sweet potatoes, canned green beans.

Any donations are welcome and very much appreciated.

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ly working out of City Hall.

There was some discussion of the police department moving into the library because the lease is up, but the building is not ideal for what the police department needs. It may be put up for lease or sale.

The police department will be equipped with body cameras and possibly a new officer that would allow 24/7 coverage.

“It would be in addition to the officers we have now including the new officer Todd Aannerud,” Nichole North the city clerk and treasurer said.

City Hall is planning to replace the carpets, go paperless, and possibly restore the bell in the tower.

Pelleberg plans to be stricter on the enforcement of city codes that involve broken down cars in yards, messes in the alleys, and other eyesores.

“I warn you, at first the city hall will get a lot of calls from angry citizens,” Pelleberg said.

One of the ways that Pelleberg is thinking of negating some of the hardships this may impose upon the people of Newport is to have a city pick up day, where the city will pick up certain items at no cost.

Spokane County Regional Animal Protection Service is no longer taking in stray animals from out side the county. Newport used to bring stray dogs there, as they do not have a facility of their own. The city is attempting to secure a contract with them to continue this service.

There are plans in place to fix many of the streets in Newport by 2020.

David North the director of public works for the city went over the plans for the future of the streets in Newport.

North is hoping to partner with the school district to repair Seventh Street. It will cost around $27,000.

Fea Street will be repaired in 2020. It will cost $26,000.

The section between Sixth and Seventh Street on Union Avenue will cost $8,100 to repair in 2019.

North Washington and Garden will be repaired this year. Its projected cost is $16,090.

Scott Avenue from Spruce Street to First Street is done the Newport Hospital and Health Services paid for at least half of the cost.

The city is currently working with Idaho on the new bridge on Highway 41.

“The bridge will go back to two lanes for the winter, but will turn back into a one-way next spring to finished the sidewalk on the other side,” North said.

The Pine street sidewalk project is planned for 2019-2020. It is partially funded by a TIB grant for $258,770. The city cost will be $13,620.

The South Bench Water Project is planned to be finished in 2019. The site is set up for an extra well if required. The city is going to upgrade the water meter system, replacing the pump control system, and possibly increasing the water and sewage rate.

“There is a definite need to replace the Eighth Street Bings lift station,” said North. The cost of daily maintenance and manhours is equal or more than the $220,000 to replace the station, Pelleberg said.

An auto dialer for alerts and cameras to monitor the South Bench and other public works facilities are being considered to ensure better response time and property management.

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Priest River honors runners PRIEST RIVER – The Priest River cross country team celebrated their season with an awards banquet last week.

For the girls, Annika Rantala received the Lowest Scorer/Most Valuable Player award.

Sharnai Hogan was Most Inspirational, Kymara Fulton was Most Dedicated and Amber Johnston Most Improved. Erika Swoboda was Lowest Score Runner-Up. For the boys, Cameron Parkes was Lowest Scorer/MVP and Most Inspirational, Caleb Gleason was Lowest Scorer Runner-Up, Travis Mathews was Most Improved and Graden Hanes Most Dedicated.

Four-year Lettermen are Jordan Phillips, Parkes and Gleason.

Letters were awarded to Mathews, Coner Berns, Kaden Fulton and Hanes, as well as Rantala, Izzie Schmidt, Hogan, Amber Johnson, Fulton, Swoboda and Ainslee Nordby.

Dual sport appreciation awards were given to Kyler Lord, Brian Lord and Bradley Gleason.

Julia Rantala received a Manager Letter.

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By Don Gronning Of The Miner

YAKIMA – The Newport Grizzlies football team won their first game in the state playoffs Saturday, beating La Salle 28-14 in a game played at Yakima. That puts them into a quarterfinals game with ZilOn Deck: Vs. Zillah: Friday, Nov. 16, 6 p.m., Grandview High School, Grandview

lah Friday, Nov. 16 at 6 p.m. at Grandview High School.

Newport coach Dave Pomante said the Grizzlies, seeded No. 10, played well against La Salle, the No. 7 seed.

“As a group, we put things together better, on offense and defense,” Pomante said.

Newport scored first against La Salle, when Adam Moorhead connected with Tug Smith on a 33-yard touchdown pass early in the first quarter.

Moorhead kicked the extra point.

Early in the second quarter, La Salle caught up with a four-yard touchdown run.

With the successful extra point kick, the game was tied at the

Miner photo|Jason Duchow

Newport’s Tug Smith heads for the goal line following a big first quarter catch. Newport scored its first touchdown on this play.

Smith is playing with a broken thumb.

half.

Newport then put together a successful touchdown drive, capped by a two-yard Danny Bradbury TD run and Moorhead extra point kick.

La Salle came back with its own touchdown, a 65-yard run.

The extra point kick tied the game again.

Late in the third quar-

ter, Johnny Miller tore off a 15-yard touchdown run to put Newport back in the lead.

The Grizzlies put the cap on the win with a 31-yard touchdown run

by Bradbury.

Moorhead kicked his fourth extra point of the night.

Pomante credited his offensive line with performing better. He said

Wednesday, Nov. 7 Lucky Ladies Team Won Lost Pooch Parlor’s Golden Girls 32 8 17

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High handicap series: Claudia McKinney 657.

Converted splits: Betty Balison 5-6, Kelly Jo Hilliard 3-10.

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Newport defensive lineman Luke Nichols bears down on a La Salle runner Saturday. The Grizzlies won the first-round playoff game 28-14.

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Rangers fourth in state

By Caneel Johnson Of The Miner

YAKIMA – The Rangers volleyball team brought home a fourth place trophy in the state volleyball tournament at the Yakima SunDome. They placed the highest they ever have in school history.

“Last year was the first year in school history for the volleyball team making it to the state tournament. We brought home the eight-place trophy.

This year we just wanted to get better than that and we definitely did that,” Selkirk coach Pam Zimmerman said.

The Rangers won their first two games of the tournament Nov. 8.

The Rangers faced off against Naselle for their first game. Selkirk swept them 25-12, 27-25, and 25-22.

Puget Sound Advent took the Rangers to four sets in the second game of the tournament. Selkirk won the first two sets 24-26 and 25-17. Puget Sound won the third set 27-25, but Selkirk took the win in the fourth set 25-13.

They went on to play Oakesdale and Pomeroy in the semi-finals.

“We played very well and came out strong. Winning that second game and knowing it meant we would be in the semi-finals was very exciting,” Zimmerman said.

The Rangers lost both games of the tournament Nov. 9 including one to the ultimate state winners of the tournament Oakesdale.

Oakesdale swept Selkirk 25-21, 25-

19, and 25-17.

Pomeroy swept the Rangers as well 25-12, 25-19, and 25-13.

“We lost to Pomeroy in the game that determined third or fourth,” Zimmerman said. “We just never could find our rhythm in this game. During the tournament the referees pick a player of the game for a sportsmanship award; Quinn Zimmerman, Kaitlyn Chantry, and Bree Dawson all received these awards.”

Pomeroy lost to ACH and took third place in the tournament. The long time rivals of Cusick and Selkirk, Almira/Coulee-Hartline, took second place in state.

The Rangers finished the season with an overall record of 19-4 and a Northeast 1B North conference record of 9-1.

“This season was everything we hoped it would be,” Zimmerman said. “The only teams that beat us took first, second and third in state.

We would like to thank our fans, the community, and our school for all their support this season. At most of the away games we had as many or more fans than the home team. I have said it for years, this team is special.

They work hard, they get along, and they love volleyball. It’s a winning combination. Along with the fourth in state trophy we brought home, we also placed second for the academic award with a 3.945 (averaged GPA).

I love the saying, ‘If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.’”

Bradbury and Smith had good games. Smith played well on offense, defense and on special teams, Pomante said.

He had a 49-yard kickoff return to go with his five catches for 74 yards and a touchdown.

Bradbury had 22 carries for 147 yards and two touchdowns.

Miller had 11 yards and a touchdown on seven carries and had one interception.

Newport had 398 yards of total offense, including 273 rushing and 125 yards passing.

The Grizzlies held La Salle to 250 yards of offense.

“With the exception of the one long run, the defense played well,” Pomante said.

Jacob Tanner led Newport with six solo tackles.

Moorhead had five tackles.

Moorhead rushed for 108 yards on 19 carries.

He completed 13 of 24 passes for 125 yards. He threw one touchdown and two interceptions.

In addition to the interception, the Grizzlies gave up the ball on two fumbles.

La Salle only turned the ball over once, an interception.

Another Northeast A League team, Colville, seeded No. 5, beat Connell, the No. 12 seed, 48-7 to move on to a quarterfinals game with No. 4 seeded Meridian.

The other Northeast A League team in the tournament, Riverside, seeded No. 16, fell to No. 1 seeded Royal 41-0.

Pomante says Zillah is a good, big team. Zillah is undefeated this year.

They won the 1A South Central League, beating La Salle.

Newport beat them 13-6 last year at the state tournament.

Pomante says he doesn’t know how this year’s Zillah team stacks up compared to last year’s team.

“I don’t know if we’re better or worse, so I don’t know if they’re better than last year,” he said.

Selkirk loses high scoring game

By Don Gronning Of The Miner

SUNNYSIDE – The Selkirk Rangers came out on the short end of an 80-48 offensive battle with Sunnyside Christian Saturday, Nov. 10. The high scoring game was a District 7/9 crossover game, with the SC advancing to the quarterfinals at the state football tournament, seeded No. 4.

Selkirk coach Jeremy Link said the Rangers had a great offensive game.

“It was by far our best offensive game of the season,” he said.

The difference was on defense.

“We had a couple of unfortunate fumbles and they recovered an onside kick,” he said. “That was kind of the difference.”

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ocktail trends may come and go, but one staple remains a fixture on drink menus two centuries after its invention – the Old Fashioned.

There are many competing stories about the origins of the “first” true cocktail recipe, but nearly all agree that the modernday cocktail was first mixed in the early 1800s, and the recipe was generally the same Old Fashioned recipe still mixed in bars around the world today: liquor, sugar, water and bitters.

Bourbon is traditionally the spirit of choice for an Old Fashioned, but contemporary versions may substitute virtually any type of liquor, from rye whiskey to tequila to rum. Yesteryear’s sugar cube, served as a lump doused with bitters, has given way to simple syrup, which mixes more easily when served. A twist of citrus zest or a dark cherry are common garnishes in today’s Old Fashioned renditions.

No matter what spirit or style you prefer, there’s one constant that’s crucial to any drink bearing the Old Fashioned name: bitters. For a truly authentic experience, look to incorporate an option like Angostura bitters – an iconic brand that traces its roots as far back as the dawn of the Old Fashioned and has been closely intertwined with the history of the cocktail ever since.

Dr. Johann Siegert, the bitters’ inventor, created the elixir in 19th-century Venezuela while serving as a doctor to soldiers in Simon Bolivar’s army. By 1824, he perfected the formula for “amargo aromatico,” which he initially used to help alleviate the stomach issues of ailing soldiers.

By the mid-1800s, cocktails were steadily gaining favor, and nearly all the early recipes called for bitters. Siegert’s sons seized the opportunity and astutely developed a following for their formula among cocktail lovers.

Today, Angostura aromatic bitters are a classic and versatile ingredient in bars and kitchens

alike for their flawless ability to balance a range of cocktails.

Bitters provide layers of flavor and complexity through their expertly-crafted combination of aromatic herbs, bark, roots and other botanicals. When it comes to the ingredients in Angostura’s aromatic bitters, the exact formula is unknown, as the recipe has remained a closelyguarded secret since the bitters were created almost 200 years ago.

Consider these tried-and-true takes on the Old Fashioned with four recipes ideal for sipping.

The traditional version features bourbon, while three twists on the timeless classic highlight alternative liquors: the Tequila Old Fashioned, the Rum Old Fashioned and the WisconsinStyle Brandy Old Fashioned.

Find more recipes filled with good, old-fashioned flavor at AngosturaBitters.com.

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Tips for creating a festive space while leasing your home Family Features

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easons change, and so do rental contracts and housing arrangements. If you’re leasing, you can still make your rental feel like home for the holidays with seasonal decor.

There are plenty of ways to create a festive holiday setting that makes your temporary space feel like a cozy, inviting home for the holidays, according to Meghan Giddens, design expert for Invitation Homes, a leading owner and operator of more than 80,000 single-family homes for lease.

“When it comes to decorating, renters often feel limited by the temporary nature of their living arrangements,” Giddens said. “We believe people should be able to make their house a home, one they’re proud to share with loved ones in-person or on their social feeds, no matter how long or short the stay.”

These seasonal decorating tips can help you create a space worthy of your newsfeed that won’t break the bank or your lease guidelines.

A festive entryway

Decorating Do’s and Don’ts Do: mix textures The holiday season is the perfect opportunity to add more texture to your home’s decor. Mixing and matching textures can add depth and diversify the space. Fuzzy, festive throw pillows, colorful knit blankets or a vibrant seasonal rug all bring a temporary sense of holiday spirit.

Don’t: be afraid to use color For a season that is built around bright reds and greens, the holidays are the perfect time to play with bold colors.

For optimal color balance, a common rule of thumb is to use three colors: one anchor and two accents. The anchor will be more neutral as it takes up most of the space. The two accents can be bright and contrasting, helping give the room character.

Do: layer lighting Especially if you’ll be entertaining, don’t overlook the importance of lighting when planning your holiday decor. Many rooms are lit by a single overhead light. Although this ambient light typically gets the job done, the area is often left with a flat feel.

Give the space dimension with varying, angled light from floor or table lamps to lend a warm glow that makes the room inviting while highlighting your favorite holiday decorations.

Don’t: sacrifice function It’s easy to get carried away with filling your home with decorative pieces that really have no purpose except to look pretty. Too many showy items can lead to an overly cluttered area that looks more garish than great (and may prevent guests from fully enjoying all your hard work).

Avoid holiday decorations that take up too much room or minimize seating.

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When friends and family come to visit in celebration of the season, their first impressions often start when they walk up to the entryway.

While festive touches are important to lead into the rest of the home, be careful not to overwhelm. Think of your holiday home decor as a series of unique moments, each designed to give your guests a positive experience or create an opportunity for a share-worthy photo.

A holiday staple is a creatively decorated wreath hanging on the front door. Start with a plain wreath and add some holiday flair by wrapping it with thin red ribbon and tucking pine cones into areas they will hold firmly. For added detail, weave in artificial cranberry twigs that won’t lose their eye-catching pops of red color in the winter weather. Then affix your wreath to the door with a removable hook, of course.

A small tree trimmed with white lights and miniature ornaments just inside the door is a welcoming touch for guests as they step inside – just make sure it’s clear of the door and there’s still ample room for removing wet shoes and coats.

Magical holiday mantels Nothing says “holiday” quite like a crackling fire adorned with festive decorations. In many homes, the mantel is already a focal point and the backdrop to many family photos, so it’s an

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Holiday lights add instant holiday flair, and there are a nearly endless number of low-profile, affordable clips available that allow you to hang lights without permanently fixing or stapling anything to a home’s exterior. Keep colors and patterns in mind, whether you’re planning to go all-out on different colored strings or simple white all around. Other options like illuminated figures, inflatables or projection lights let you get extra creative and show a little personality, too.

Although the impact on your lease is probably less of a concern outdoors, there are some important safety precautions you should take to protect the property. Be sure you’re aware of the home’s electric capacity and don’t overload the system. Use power cords and plug-ins designed for outdoor use and follow all the manufacturers’ safety guidelines to prevent fire risks.

Also remember the details are what will make your outdoor design truly exceptional, so don’t overlook everyday features like the mailbox, which you can dress up for the season with a pretty bow.

Decorating your home in a temporary yet festive manner can be accomplished with these ideas and more.

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opportunity to make a big impact in a relatively small space. Think of your mantel as a blank canvas to create your own holiday scene. You can remove your everyday decor and add seasonal accent pieces or stash what you normally display and introduce something completely new.

Greenery in swags or a garland laid across the mantel is a classic way to dress it up for the holidays. You can add seasonal blooms like poinsettia and items like pinecones, faux antlers and berries for a nature-inspired look that can positively stand out. Or opt for oversized wireedged ribbon to run across the mantle with gentle ripples and waves to add dimension. An easy DIY project like weighted boxes wrapped like gifts can lend extra visual appeal and festive color – simply wrap unused shoe boxes or other cardboard boxes with holiday wrapping paper, tie a bow with ribbon and stack like gifts.

Remember, the mantel is also an excellent place to display a holiday collection, such as nutcrackers or treasured figurines.

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here were numerous Veterans Day assemblies at schools in the Pend Oreille River Valley last week, from elementary to high schools recognizing the holiday.

Studentssangsongs,didflag presentationsandreadaloud a list of veterans’ names that had graduated from that particular school.

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Teacher Bailey Sager adjusts the microphone for a third grade student at the Stratton Elementary School Veterans Day assembly Friday, Nov. 9.

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Cole Thompson addresses the assembly while the American Flag is on display in the PRLHS gymnasium in Priest River.

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Students at Cusick Elementary School held their own Veterans Day assembly.

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b r i e f ly Check out the bake sale at United Church of Christ NEWPORT – Baked goods, candy, jams and jellies, handcrafted items and other goodies await at the United Church of Christ Annual Christmas Gift and Bake Sale on Friday, Nov. 30 and Saturday, Dec. 1.

The chance to win gift baskets that include gift certificates from local merchants will be available. Attendees might win a quilt made by one of the UCC parishioners. Hours on Friday, Nov. 30, are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 1 is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch, including coffee and dessert, will be offered on Friday from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for a $5 donation. On Saturday muffins will be offered for a $1 donation. UCC is located at 430 W. 3rd Street in Newport.

For more information, contact United Church of Christ at 509-447-4021.

Shop for Christmas at Create Art Center NEWPORT – The annual Holiday Artist’s Shop returns to Create Art Center from Nov. 29 through Dec. 1 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Dec. 2 from 10 a.m. 3 p.m. Local artists will be selling their home crafted items.

“This Holiday Shop allows you to shop early for Christmas and to shop locally for our economy,” says Pamela Luby, Create volunteer.

Included are fiber arts, metal work, fused glass, pottery, children’s books authored by local writers, paintings, gift cards, wood crafts, painted rocks, handmade bags, local honey, salts and seasonings.

Beverages and snack are offered during the sale.

Create is located at 900 W. 4th, Newport. For more information, call Create at 509-447-9277.

‘Find It at Your Library’ Nov. 19 PRIEST RIVER – Celebrate Idaho Family Reading Week at the Priest River Library on Monday, Nov. 19 at 3:30 p.m. The theme for 2018 is “Find It at Your Library.” There will be a scavenger hunt, cookie decorating, lots of free books and prizes.

Idaho Family Reading Week is sponsored by the Idaho Commission for Libraries’ Read to Me program and supported by libraries across Idaho.

For more information, call 208-448-2207, ext. 103.

Follow library programs and events at www.westbonner.lili.org, on Facebook at www.facebook. com/WestBonnerLibraries and check The Miner Newspapers.

Little Renaissance Kids every Tuesday SPIRIT LAKE – Little Renaissance Kids is at the Spirit Lake Library every Tuesday until Dec. 11, 10:30 a.m. The program is geared toward children ages 2-6 years, but everyone is welcome. Activities include story time and independently exploring weekly topics from the areas of fine art, math and science, world cultures, and active play. Music, puppets, crafts and playtime included.

The Spirit Lake Library is located at 32575 N. 5th Avenue in Spirit Lake.

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The Hospitality House and the Stand Down

By Brad Hanson

Since we announced that the Hospitality House Veteran outreach would be hosting a stand down we have had many questions including, what is a Stand Down? I will try to answer your questions with a bit of history.

The original Stand Down for homeless veterans was modeled after the Stand Down concept used during the Vietnam War to provide a safe retreat for units returning from combat operations.

At secure base camp areas, troops were able to take care of personal hygiene, get clean uniforms, enjoy warm meals, receive medical and dental care, mail and receive letters, and enjoy the camaraderie of friends in a safe environment. Stand Down afforded battle weary soldiers the opportunity to renew their spirit, health and overall sense of wellbeing. That is the purpose of the Stand Down for homeless veterans, and achieving those objectives requires a wide range of support services and time.

The program is successful because it brings these services to one location, making them more accessible to homeless veterans.

Since the first Stand Down in San Diego in 1988, the program has become recognized as the most valuable outreach tool to help homeless veterans in the nation today.

I am a single tour Vietnam era veteran who never saw combat but had many friends who did.

I saw them come home physically and spiritually broken only to be met with derision and in many cases outright hostility rather than appreciation for their service. One friend in particular caused me to become more actively involved with trying to

help our veterans.

His name was Ronald Pinkney, and our community saw him daily walking down the streets of Newport going about his daily business. What most of you didn’t know is that old longhaired man leaning on a cane was a true hero who was packing two Purple Hearts. His friends called him Ronnie and he recently died from complications of his injuries and damage done to his body from Agent Orange.

Ronnie was my age we were born on the same month of the same year and I will always be grateful for his service and friendship.

With the support of the rest of the board of directors of the Hospitality House, we began a weekly Veteran Outreach and began monthly to bring the Veterans Service Bus out of Spokane to help with paperwork, counseling, and other needs of the veteran community in Newport and the surrounding area. The Hospitality House has long supported our veterans including the annual Quilt Presentation ceremony, which is this month. Hosting an annual Veteran Stand Down is the logical next step and we are excited to begin this adventure. As we move forward with this project we will be seeking volunteers to help with distributing surplus items to the vets, escorting those vets with disabilities through the event, providing security, providing services and support.

We hope that this event will be something the entire community can be involved in. For any questions or to volunteer call The Hospitality House at 509 447 3812 or email hhseniorcenter@gmail.com

Brad Hanson is President of the Hospitality House board of directors.

He can be reached at 509 671 3585.

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Hospitable chef Karen Rostrom prepares to make French toast at the Hospitality House Saturday, Nov. 10. The Hospitality House offers free breakfasts each Saturday, from 8-10 a.m. There was a big turnout Saturday, about two dozen people. While the breakfasts are free, a $2 donation is appreciated.

Get your tickets for ‘A Christmas Carol’ NEWPORT – The Pend Oreille Playhouse’s modern day retelling of Charles Dicken’s classic A Christmas Carol, directed

by Christopher Demlow, comes to the playhouse Dec. 7-16. The cast is comprised of local actors and updates the time-honored story to the 21st century, where Ebbie Scrooge is a ruthless, miserly businesswoman in need of the Christmas Spirit.

Coming in 2019, auditions for the kids’ show Witches vs. Princesses,

directed by Millie Brumbaugh, are Feb. 4 and 5 at 3:30 p.m. Roles are for children grades third through sixth. Performances are March 29,30, and 31. To become a sustaining member of Pend Oreille Playhouse, or to get more information about tickets and upcoming productions, go to www. pendoreilleplayers.org.

To contact the box office, call 509-447-9900. If no one answers, leave a clear message with contact information.

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Newport

AA Meeting: 7 a.m. - Pine Ridge Community Church, 1428 First St., Newport

Loosely Knit: 1-3 p.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick

Rotary Club: 8 a.m. - Oldtown Rotary Park

Priest River Food Bank Open: 3-5:45 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center

Newport TOPS: 8:30 a.m. Hospitality House

Blanchard Book Talk: 5:30 p.m. - Blanchard Library

Overeaters Anonymous: 9 a.m. – Pine Ridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport, use front entrance.

Contact Barb at 509-4470775.

Pinochle: 6 p.m. - Hospitality House in Newport

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

Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - Blanchard Community Church Newport Masonic Lodge: 7:30 p.m. - Newport

Friday, Nov. 16

Story Time: 10:30 a.m. Blanchard Library

Books Out Back: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Priest River Library

Story Time - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick: 11 a.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick

Story Time: 3 p.m. - Newport Library

Priest River Lioness: 11:30 a.m. - Priest River Senior Center Priest River Lioness Meeting: 11:45 a.m. - Priest River Senior Center Weavers’ Group: Noon to 3:30 p.m. - Create Arts Center Home and Community Educators Diamond Lake Club: Noon - Call Billie Goodno at 509-447-3781 or Chris King at 208-437-0971 Al-Anon: Noon - American Lutheran Church Pinochle: 1 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center Alcoholics Anonymous: 5:45 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport Spirit Lake Historical Society: 6:30 p.m. - Call 208-665-5921 for sites

Thursday, Nov. 15 Alcoholic’s Anonymous Women’s meeting: 10 a.m.

- Rotary Club, Old Diamond Mill Rd., Oldtown Line Dancing: 10 a.m. Priest River Senior Center UCC Non-Denominational Bible Study Group: 10 a.m. - United Church of Christ, 430 W. Third St., Newport Story Time: 10:30 a.m. Priest River Library Quilters Meet: 11 a.m. Priest River Senior Center Open Painting Workshop: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport Duplicate Bridge: 12:30 p.m. - Hospitality House in

Dance Classes: 5:30-6:30 p.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport Alcoholics Anonymous Open Meeting: 7 p.m. - St. Catherine’s Catholic Church

Saturday, Nov. 17 VFW Breakfast: 8-11 a.m. 112 Larch St., Priest River

Priest River Food Bank Open: 9-11:45 a.m. - Priest River Senior Center Line Dancing: 10 a.m. Priest River Senior Center Mothers of Preschoolers Gathering: 10 a.m.

- Priest River Assembly of God

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

Morning Worship ~ 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday: Youth ~6:30 p.m.

Pastor Mitch McGhee 447-3265

DALKENA COMMUNITY CHURCH • VILLAGE MISSIONS

S.S. ~ 9:15 • Worship ~ 10:45 a.m.

Family Night, Wednesday ~ 7 p.m.

(Bible and Youth Clubs) Pastor Steve Powers - 509-447-3687

GRACE BIBLE CHURCH

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

CHURCH OF FAITH

Oath Keepers Constitutional Study Group: 6:30 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport

36245 Hwy 41, Oldtown, ID Sunday School 10 a.m. for all ages Sunday Worship - 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Wed. - Bible Study 6 p.m.

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

Sunday, Nov. 18 Newport Youth: 4 p.m. Sadie Halstead Middle School Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport

Monday, Nov. 19 Priest River Lions: 6:30 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - Blanchard Community Church

Tuesday, Nov. 20 Blanchard Stitchers Quilting Session: 9 a.m. to noon - Blanchard Community Center Families For Kids and DCFS: 9-11 a.m. - 1600 W. First St., Newport

Weight Watchers: 5:30-6 p.m. Weigh in and 6 p.m.

CATHOLIC MASSES

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

Usk: St. Jude’s 111 River Rd., Sat. 4:00 p.m.

Usk: Our Lady of Sorrows 1981 LeClerc Creek Rd. Sun. - 1st & 2nd - 5:30pm Ione: St. Bernard’s, 802 8th St., Sun. - 2nd & 4th - 8:00 a.m.

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

HOUSE OF THE LORD

Books out Back: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Priest River Library

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

Soroptimist International of Newport Social Meeting: 12-1 p.m. – Pine Ridge Community Church

meeting – Pine Ridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport Priest River Chamber of Commerce Dinner Meeting: 5:30 p.m. - Rotating Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - St. Anthony’s Church

Where to Worship

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

Free Breakfast: 8-10 a.m.

- Hospitality House, 216 S. Washington, Newport

Church

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

3rd and Spokane St., Newport, WA Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m.

Pastor Becky Anderson 509-447-4121 newportucc@conceptcable.com www.newportucc.org

LIFELINE MINISTRIES Full Gospel - Spirit Filled 214 S. Montana Ave., Oldtown 916-671-4460 Sunday Service 10:00 a.m.

Friday Service 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Prayer 4:30 p.m.

Pastor Jim McDonald

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

“Jesus Youth Church” Youth Group Wednesday 6:30 p.m.

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

REAL LIFE NEWPORT “Where Jesus and Real Life Meet.”

Worship Time: Sunday 9:30 a.m., at the Newport High School Real Life Ministries office, 420 4th St. Newport, WA Office Phone: (509) 447-2164 www.reallifenewport.com

BLESSED HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH

BAHÁ’Í FAITH OF NEWPORT

“Through His potency everything that hath, from time immemorial, been veiled and hidden, is now revealed.”

Please call 509-550-2035 for the next scheduled devotional. Wonderful resources can be found at www.bahai.us and www.bahai.org

NEWPORT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

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

AMERICAN LUTHERAN CHURCH E.L.C.A.

332801 Hwy. 2, P.O. Box 653, Newport Pastors Matt & Janine Goodrich Worship Service 10 a.m.

(509) 447-4338 www.americanlutheranchurch.net

SEVENTH�DAY ADVENTIST

Saturdays, 10:00a.m.

Diamond Lake 301 W. Spruce St, Newport 326002 Highway 2 Sunday 10:30 a.m. Wednesday 7:00 p.m. diamondlakeadventist.org Pastor R. Shannon Chasteen Edgemere - 5161 Vay Rd 11:00a.m.

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NEWPORT SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH

1 mile S. of Newport on Hwy. 2 447-3742 Pastor Rob Greenslade Sun. School 9:45 a.m. • Worship 11:00 a.m.

Evening Worship 6:30 p.m.

Bible Study Weds. 6:30 p.m.

TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH 180 Osprey Lane Priest River 208-448-2724 Sunday School 10:00a.m.

Sunday Service 11:00a.m.

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obituari es Patricia Louise Day Priest River

Patricia Louise Day, 80, of Priest River, Idaho went to be with the Lord, Nov. 3, 2018, surrounded by her family. Born Jan. 8, 1938, to Day Lester and Gertrude Prue in Two Rivers, Wis., Pat was the youngest of six siblings.

Pat met and married Jerry Day in Butte, Mont.

He was the love of her life and they had six children, Harold, Barbara, Don,

Robert, John, and Julie.

Pat was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother. Her family was her life. She loved to paint and the family treasures her paintings. She was a volunteer at the Oldtown Food Bank for many years, she loved bird watching, watching the Mariners and cheering her team on, fishing with her sons, playing games with her grandchildren, and reading both her Bible and Nora Roberts.

Pat is survived by her son, Don (Margie) Day, and daughter Julie Day, all from Priest River,

D e at h N ot i c e Clifford Wesley Tate Newport

Clifford Wesley Tate, 68, of Newport, passed away Oct. 31, 2018. Full obituary to follow next week. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Nov. 24 at 12 noon at the Blanchard Grange Hall. This will be a potluck and all are welcome.

Sherman-Campbell Funeral and Cremation Services in Newport is in charge of arrangements.

Pu blic M e eti ngs Wednesday, Nov. 14 Pend Oreille Cemetery No. 1: 8 a.m. - Newport Cemetery

trict No. 8 Board: 7 p.m.

- Fire Station at Spring Valley and Tweedie Roads Tuesday, Nov. 20

Pend Oreille Conservation District Board: 9:30 a.m. - Newport Post Office Building

Bonner County Commissioners: 8:45 a.m. - Bonner County Administrative Building

Sacheen Lake Sewer and Water District Board: 5 p.m. - Sacheen Fire Station, Highway 211

Pend Oreille County Commissioners: 9 a.m. - Pend Oreille County Courthouse

Bonner County Democrats: 6:30-8 p.m. - Panhandle Health, 322 Marion St., Sandpoint

Pend Oreille PUD Commissioners: 10 a.m. - Newport PUD Offices

West Bonner Water and Sewer District: 6:30 p.m.

- Oldtown City Hall Metaline Town Council: 7 p.m. - Metaline Town Hall Thursday, Nov. 15 Bonner County Planning and Zoning Commission Workshop: 5 p.m. - Bonner County Administrative Building, Sandpoint South Pend Oreille Fire & Rescue: 7 p.m. - Station 31, 325272 Highway 2, Diamond Lake Monday, Nov. 19 Pend Oreille County Commissioners: 9 a.m. - Pend Oreille County Courthouse Newport City Council: 6 p.m. - Newport City Hall Priest River City Council: 6 p.m. - Priest River City Hall Selkirk School Board: 6 p.m. - Selkirk Middle/High School Music Room Pend Oreille Fire Dis-

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 Wednesday, Nov. 21 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 Fire District No. 4 Commissioners: 6 p.m. Dalkena Fire Station West Bonner County School Board: 6 p.m. District Office, Priest River Ione Town Council: 7 p.m. - Clerk’s Office

16 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren.

Services will be held on Friday, Nov. 16 at 1 p.m. at Sherman-Campbell Funeral Home in Priest River. The family would like to thank Bonner Hos-

pice for their loving care of our Granny.

Sherman-Campbell Funeral and Cremation Services in Priest River is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guest book at shermancampbell.com.

Paul Fosness Spirit Lake

Long time Pend Oreille County resident Paul Carl Fosness passed away from cancer on the morning of Nov. 6, 2018 at his Spirit Lake, Idaho home, at the age of 89.

Paul was born Aug. 15, 1929, to Gustav “Gus” and Rene (Brewer) Fosness in Newport, Wash., where he attended grade school. He and his family moved from Newport to Usk where Paul attended See Obituaries, 10B

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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.

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Monday, Nov. 5 TIMBER FIRE: Elmers Loop, report that a fire is out of control and going into the trees.

PURSUIT: W. Walnut St., report of an officer in pursuit of a vehicle.

ARREST: S. Garden Ave., Newport, Brook A. Stigall, 35, of Cusick was arrested on a Department of Corrections detainer.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE: S. Union Ave., Newport, report of a black backpack has been sitting outside by the back door since 7 a.m.

ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 20, Cusick, report that a semitruck, possibly a chip truck, with severe lane travel is going northbound.

ARREST: Hwy. 211, Usk, Ryan W. Liesche, 34, of Hayden Lake was arrested for DUI. SEX OFFENSE: Hwy. 2, Newport, report of a cold sex offense.

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: S. Fea Ave., Newport, report of suspicious vehicle with two males parked in the area, dark gray Chevy or Dodge pickup fourdoor with short box.

TRESPASSING: Fertile Valley Road, report that the complainant’s stepson moved out of the residence and is now acting aggressive towards him and the complainant wants him trespassed.

ARREST: Scotia Road, Joshua J. Vanderburg, 21, of Deer Park was arrested on a local warrant.

ATTEMPT-LOCATE: Finnila Drive, Newport, report that the complainant believes her runaway juvenile daughter is at the above address.

of Newport was arrested on a DOC detainer.

JAIL HOUSING: S. Garden Ave., Newport, report that James M. Boller, 39, of Spokane was arrested on a DOC detainer.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE – VERBAL: McCloud Creek Road, Newport, report that her son will not leave the residence and he doesn’t live there.

ARREST: S. Garden Ave., Joseph D. Ries, 21, of Newport and Robert C. Allen, 32, of Newport were arrested on local warrants.

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: W. 5th St., Newport, report of a suspicious vehicle parked on the street with a subject lighting something inside the vehicle.

The engine is not running, and subject never got out of vehicle. It is unknown how long it’s been parked there.

Wednesday, Nov. 7 SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Fertile Valley Road, report that a subject in a silver Honda appeared to be going through mailboxes and when he got behind him the silver Honda took off on Hwy. 2 headed towards Newport.

ANIMAL PROBLEM: W. 6th St., Newport, report that a cat is stuck in the complainant’s wheel well and won’t get out.

THREATENING: Levitch Road, Newport, report that a group made a threat to her husband.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE: S. Calispel Ave., Newport, report of a male pacing in front of the school.

CHIMNEY FIRE: Woodland Drive, Newport, report that complainant sees flames coming out of neighbor’s chimney.

FOUND PROPERTY: W. 7th St., Newport, report that a blue mountain bicycle was found that has been left for some time.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE: Mountain View Drive, Newport, report that a neighbor let him know that his property was possibly burglarized.

ARREST: S. Garden Ave., Newport, Jeremiah Kevin Villegas, 26, of Spokane was arrested on a local warrant.

ANIMAL PROBLEM: Leclerc Road, report of a deer in road that needs to be dispatched.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE: W. 7th St., Newport THEFT: W. 5th St., report that a student possibly stole her iPhone from class today.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON: S. Cass Ave.

ACCIDENT: Hwy. 2, report of a possible accident, two vehicles in a ditch on the northbound side of the roadway.

ARREST: W. Kelly Drive, Newport, Larry August Deluna, 47, of Newport was arrested on a local misdemeanor warrant.

TRAFFIC HAZARD: Hwy. 211, report of a deer in the southbound lane blocking the roadway.

THREATENING: Veit Road, Newport, report that yesterday the complainant’s neighbor came out of residence with a gun and threatened him.

Tuesday, Nov. 6

ACCIDENT: Hwy. 2, Newport, report that a vehicle hit a deer.

FOUND PROPERTY: N. Washington Ave., Newport, report that a mountain bike was sitting between a building and a fence on the park side no one is around.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE: S. Union Ave., Newport, report that complainant heard someone screaming and now the dogs are barking.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE – VERBAL: Southshore Diamond Lake, report that a subject is arguing with his wife about accusations she is making.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE: Metaline Falls, report that the complainant is following a subject in Metaline Falls, she won’t say why and hung up.

DECEASED PERSON: S. Main Ave., Metaline report that a 91-year-old male is deceased.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE: Park St., Metaline Falls, report of a male subject seen walking from the side of the house across the street.

JUVENILE PROBLEM: Hwy. 31, report that a 13-year-old male threatened the teacher with scissors.

ANIMAL PROBLEM: Monumental Way, Cusick, report of a black and white healer mix with leather collar and broken chain showed up and is aggressive with complainant’s dog and cats.

ARREST: S. Garden Ave., Newport, Samantha Nick, 24,

ARREST: Joseph B. Willis, 47, of Oldtown was arrested for failure to appear.

Thursday, Nov. 8 ANIMAL PROBLEM: S. Union Ave., report that a large German shepherd chased the complainant.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Timber St., report of a window open on vacant house.

JUVENILE PROBLEM: W. Pine St., report of a female juvenile with a warrant.

ANIMAL CRUELTY: Hwy. 211, report that a horse has no shelter, is limping and matted.

ASSAULT: Hwy. 2, report that a male put a wooden mallet through complainant’s windshield.

BURGLARY: Hwy. 31, report that a residence was burglarized in an unknown timeframe.

WANTED PERSON: S. Washington Ave., Newport, report of an officer out with a wanted juvenile.

SEX OFFENSE: Leclerc Road VIOLATION OF A PROTECTION ORDER: Turtle Road, report of a respondent in an order attempting to contact with protected subject.

DISTURBANCE: Hwy. 2, a third party report of disturbance in a parking lot.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE: S. Union Ave., Newport, report of two teenagers messing with a coin box in front of the carwash.

ANIMAL PROBLEM: Leclerc Road, report of a black horse loose.

Friday, Nov. 9 ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 2, report of a vehicle speeding and almost hit someone.

DISABLED VEHICLE: Hwy. 2, report of a vehicle with an unknown issue.

ACCIDENT: Hwy. 2,report of a deputy out with a vehicle off the roadway.

ACCIDENT: Hwy. 2, report of a non-injury accident, a vehicle rollover into the ditch.

ACCIDENT: Hwy. 20, report of a non-injury accident, a vehicle hit a pole.

ACCIDENT: Deer Valley Road, report of a two-vehicle collision, blocking the roadway, with possible injuries and the air bag has been deployed.

ARREST: W. 2nd St., Bobbijo D. Edwards, 42, of Bonner County was arrested for driving without a license suspended/ revoked.

ACCIDENT: LeClerc Road, report of an officer out with a vehicle on its side.

ACCIDENT: Hwy. 20, report of a vehicle in the ditch.

ACCIDENT: LeClerc Road, report of a one-vehicle accident, and the driver is complaining of neck and head pain.

ACCIDENT: McCloud Creek, report of a vehicle slide off.

ACCIDENT: Hwy. 2, report of a vehicle in the ditch.

ANIMAL PROBLEM: LeClerc Road, report of a deer on the side of the road that needs to be dispatched.

ACCIDENT: Hwy. 211, report of a deputy out with an unoccupied vehicle.

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: W. 1st St., report of an officer out with a suspicious vehicle.

ACCIDENT: Highline Road, a third party report of a noninjury accident rollover.

ARREST: Kevin D. Montgomery, 25, of Newport was arrested for DUI and obstructing a public officer.

Saturday, Nov. 10 ARREST: Hwy. 20, James A. Mathison, 55, of Ione was arrested for unlawful possession of a firearm.

ANIMAL PROBLEM: Leclerc Road, report of a black horse loose.

ASSAULT: Fir Drive, report of a juvenile assaulting a foster siblings.

FISH & GAME: Steamboat Meadows Lane, report of hunters on backside of private property.

ACCIDENT: Leclerc Road, report of a two-vehicle, noninjury accident.

WEAPON OFFENSE: Spring Valley Road ACCIDENT: Veit Road ARREST: Jacob A. Frueh, 38, of Newport was arrested on an out of county warrant.

ARREST: Spain T. Welch, 42, of Newport was arrested for resisting arrest, failure to appear, escape in the first degree, a DOC detainer and possession of a controlled substance.

Sunday, Nov. 11 THEFT: W. 1st St., report of gas cans stolen yesterday.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON: Indian Creek Road, report of hunters possibly camped there that don’t belong there.

ARREST: W. Walnut St., Anthony L. Schaff, 35, of Newport was arrested on a DOC detainer.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON: Leclerc

Road, report of a male subject wandering around the roadway with a rifle.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Spring Valley Road, report that complainant believes stolen vehicle is at the property.

ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 211, report of a vehicle swerving into oncoming traffic and tailgating.

TRESPASSING: Casey Road WEAPON OFFENSE: Camden Road, report that a known male shot at complainant.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE – PHYSICAL: W. 4th St., report of a male and female physically fighting.

PROWLER: W. 3rd St., report of two teenage girls prowling a home. They dropped a doghouse as they ran away.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: S. Union Ave., Newport, report of someone making the dog bark at this location.

ATTEMPT-LOCATE: W 7th St., report of an attempt to locate a wanted person.

JUVENILE PROBLEM: Moonlight Lane, report of a juvenile out of control, pushing and hitting mother.

ANIMAL PROBLEM: Community Hall Road, report of an injured bear in the woods.

West Bonner County

Monday, Nov. 5 DEFRAUDING AN INNKEEPER: Hwy. 2, Oldtown ARREST: High St., Priest River Kurtis Barker-Hayden, 19, of Priest River was arrested for failure to appear.

TRAFFIC STOP: W. Jefferson Ave., Priest River CITE AND RELEASE: Spirit Lake Cutoff, Spirit Lake, report that Shaun Seevers, 25, of Rathdrum, was cited and released for possession of drug paraphernalia.

Tuesday, Nov. 6 BURGLARY: Deer Trail Road, Blanchard ACCIDENT, UNKNOWN INJURY: Mountain View Road, Blanchard BURGLARY: Hwy. 2, Oldtown RECKLESS DRIVING: Hwy. 2, Priest River TRAFFIC HAZARD: Hwy. 2, Priest River TRAFFIC VIOLATION: Hwy. 57, Priest River

Wednesday, Nov. 7 SEX OFFFENSE: Cardinal Lane, Spirit Lake

Thursday, Nov. 8 DOMESTIC DISPUTE: Jefferson Ave., Priest River

Friday, Nov. 9 ACCIDENT SLIDE OFF: Hwy. 41, Blanchard ACCIDENT SLIDE OFF: Hwy. 57, Priest River ARREST: E. Jefferson Ave., Priest River: Josh Haney, 37, of Priest River was arrested on a warrant.

NON-INJURY ACCIDENT: Hwy. 41, Spirit Lake

Saturday, Nov. 10 CITE AND RELEASE: Hwy. 95, Ponderay, Jewel A. Shapland, 25, of Blanchard was cited and released for petit theft.

ARREST: Hwy. 57, Priest River, Billy Nicholas, 44, of Priest River was arrested in for a Fish and Game warrant.

ARREST: Diane Lane, Priest River, Andrew Kauffman, 39, of Priest River was arrested for DUI, Open Container and possession of marijuana paraphernalia.

ARREST: Jefferson Ave., Priest River, Jerrett S. Weaver, 43, of Priest River was arrested for driving without privileges fourth offense within five years.

Sunday, Nov. 11 ACCIDENT, HIT AND RUN: Pend Oreille Drive, Spirit Lake

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Continued from 7B tion of this Notice. If the claim is not presented within this time period, the claim will be forever barred except as provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective for claims against both the Decedent’s probate and non-probate assets.

Date of First Publication of this Notice: October 31, 2018. /s/ Ryan A. Curren Ryan A. Curren, Personal Representative ELTC Law Group, PLLC Anthony Fry, Attorney PO Box 301 Newport, WA 99156 Published in The Newport Miner October 31, November 7 and 14, 2018.(40-3) _________________________ 2018314 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq.Trustee Sale No.: WA-18-812948-BB Title Order No.: 180306206-WA-MSW Reference Number of Deed of Trust: Instrument No. 2008 0296209 Parcel Number(s): 443009540022

Grantor(s) for Recording Purposes under RCW 65.04.015: JOE F. STRUTHERS, AN UNMARRIED PERSON Current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust and Grantee (for Recording Purposes under RCW 65.04.015): Select Portfolio Servicing, Inc. Current Trustee of the Deed of Trust: Quality Loan Service Corporation of Washington Current Loan Mortgage Servicer of the Deed of Trust: Select Portfolio Servicing, Inc. I.NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, the undersigned Trustee, will on 3/8/2019, at 9:00 AM At the Main Stairs to the Old City Courthouse, located at 625 W. Fourth Street, Newport, WA 99156 sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable in the form of credit bid or cash bid in the form of cashier’s check or certified checks from federally or State chartered banks, at the time of sale the following described real property, situated in the County of PEND OREILLE, State of Washington, to-wit: LOT 9, BLOCK 3, THIRD ADDITION TO MOON CREEK ESTATES, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK 3 OF PLATS, PAGE 187, RECORDS OF PEND OREILLE COUNTY, WASHING-

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TON. More commonly known as: 441 CASEY RD, NEWPORT, WA 99156 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 12/31/2007, recorded 2/4/2008, under Instrument No. 20080296209 records of PEND OREILLE County, Washington, from JOE F. STRUTHERS, AN UNMARRIED PERSON, as grantor(s), to PRLAP, INC., as original trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., as original beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was subsequently assigned to Select Portfolio Servicing, Inc., the Beneficiary, under an assignment recorded under Auditors File Number 20170327940 II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust as referenced in RCW 61.21.030(4) is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrower’s or Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust/Mortgage. III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/ are as follows: Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: $18,334.39. IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $139,558.96, together with interest as provided

in the Note from 4/1/2017 on, and such other costs and fees as are provided by statute. V. The abovedescribed real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. Said sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on 3/8/2019. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by 2/25/2019 (11 days before the sale date), or by other date as permitted in the Note or Deed of Trust, to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before 2/25/2019 (11 days before the sale), or by other date as permitted in the Note or Deed of Trust, the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashiers or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank. The sale may be terminated any time after the 2/25/2019 (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower or Grantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance by paying the Continued on 9B

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Continued from 8B principal and interest, plus costs, fees and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower(s) and Grantor(s) by both first class and certified mail, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served, if applicable, with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. The list of recipients of the Notice of Default is listed within the Notice of Foreclosure provided to the Borrower(s) and Grantor(s).

These requirements were completed as of 9/20/2018. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above-described property. IX. Anyone having any objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale.

X. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS – The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date of this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home.

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foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission: Toll-free: 1-877-894-HOME (1-877-894-4663) or Web site: http://www.dfi.wa.gov/ consumers/homeownership/post_ purchase_counselors_foreclosure. htm The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Toll-free: 1-800-569-4287 or National Web Site: http://portal. hud.gov/hudportal/HUD or for Local counseling agencies in Washington: http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/ hcc/fc/index.cfm?webListAction= search&searchstate=WA&filterSv c=dfc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Telephone: 1-800-6064819 or Web site: http://nwjustice. org/what-clear Additional information provided by the Trustee: If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the noteholders rights against the real property only.

The Trustee’s Sale Number is WA18-812948-BB. Dated: 10/25/2018 Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, as Trustee By: Jessica Junk, Assistant Secretary Trustee’s Mailing Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington 2763 Camino Del Rio South, San Diego, CA 92108 Trustee’s Physical Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington 108 1st Ave South, Suite 202, Seattle, WA 98104 For questions call toll-free: (866) 925-0241 Trustee Sale Number: WA-18-812948-BB Sale Line: 800-280-2832 or Login to: http://wa.qualityloan.com IDSPub #0146800 10/31/2018 11/7/2018 11/14/2018 Published in The Newport Miner October 31, November 7 and 14, 2018.(40-3) __________________________ 2018301 PUBLIC NOTICE B U D G E T H E A R I N G / P O C F ire D ist. 8 BUDGET HEARING Pend Oreille Cty Fire Dist. 8 will hold a public hearing for the review and approval of the proposed budget for 2019. The hearing will be held at the regularly scheduled meeting on the 3rd Monday, November 19th, at the fire station at Spring Vly & Tweedie Rd @ 7:00 pm.

Published in The Newport Miner November 7 and 14, 2018.(41-2) __________________________ 2018310 PUBLIC NOTICE The Pend Oreille County Library District Board of Trustees will meet November 15 at the District Office in Newport at 4:00 p.m. for their regular meeting including presentation of Resolution 2018-101, the 2019 Tax Levy and Resolution 2018-102, the 2019 Budget. Public input will be accepted prior to the Board of Trustees voting on the adoption of these resolutions.

Published in The Newport Miner November 7 and 14, 2018.(41-2) __________________________ 2018315 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF BOARD MEETING D AT E C H A N G E 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: Monday, November 19, 2018 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

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PLACE: Martin Hall Juvenile Detention Facility, 201 Pine St., Medical Lake WA MEETING TIME: 10:00AM- Noon Published in The Newport Miner November 7 and 14, 2018.(41-2) ___________________________ 2018317 PUBLIC NOTICE BUDGET HEARING NOTICE The Pend Oreille County Commissioners will hold a hearing at 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, November 20, 2018 in their meeting room, 625 W. 4th, Newport, for the purpose of fixing the 2019 Final Budget. If you require any reasonable accommodation to participate in the meeting, contact Clerk of the Board, 509-447-4119, at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.

Published in The Newport Miner November 7 and 14, 2018.(41-2) __________________________ 2018319 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Newport City Council will hold a Public Hearing at 6:00 p.m., November 19, 2018 in Council Chambers located at 200 S. Washington Ave., Newport, Washington for the purpose of discussing revenue sources for the year 2019 and to consider proposed amendments to the 2018 Fiscal Year Budget.

Published in The Newport Miner November 7 and 14, 2018.(41-2) __________________________ 2018322 PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF WA S H I N G T O N FOR PEND OREILLE COUNTY NO. 18–4-00045-26 P R O B AT E N O T I C E T O CREDITORS ( R C W 11 . 4 0 . 0 3 0 ) Estate of CAROLYN B BLESCH, Deceased PLEASE TAKE NOTICE The above Court has appointed me as Personal Representative of Decedent’s estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must present the claim: (a) Before the time when the claim would be barred by any applicable statute of limitations, and (b) In the manner provided in RCW 11.40.070: (i) By filing the original of the claim with the foregoing Court, and (ii) By serving on or mailing to me at the address below a copy of the claim. The claim must be presented by the later of: (a) Thirty (30) days after I served or mailed this Notice as provided in RCW 11.40.020(1)(c), or (b) Four (4) months after the date of first publication of this Notice. If the claim is not presented within this time period, the claim will be forever barred except as provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective for claims against both the Decedent’s probate and non-probate assets.

Date of First Publication of this Notice: November 7, 2018 /s/Eugene F Breyman, Eugene F. Breyman Personal Representative 1925 East Lynn Street Seattle, WA, 98112 (206) 941-1306 Published in The Newport Miner November 7, 14 and 21, 2018.(41-3) ___________________________ 2018323 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING – TOPICS TO INCLUDE 2019 B U D G E T P R O P O S A L , 2 0 1 9 R AT E SETTING, APPOINTMENT OF COUNCIL POSITION #5, A P P R O VA L O F WAT E R T R E AT M E N T P L A N T B I D AWA R D , A C C E P TA N C E O F E M E R G E N C Y MANAGEMENT PLAN AND APP R O VA L O F A P P L I C AT I O N F O R S TAT E WAT E R D R I N K I N G F U N D .

Notice is hereby given that the Town of Cusick has a regularly scheduled Town Council Meeting scheduled for November 19th, 2018 (postponed from 11/12 due to the holiday) and will be conducting a Hearing regarding all afore mentioned topics.

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on and resolve all afore mentioned issues. There will be continued discussions regarding current Water/Sewer issues and how to best proceed and take action accordingly.

Written comments must be submitted by November 14th, 2018 to Jennifer Lee, Cusick Town Clerk, PO Box 263, Cusick, WA 99119.

Written or oral comments may also be submitted at a public hearing before the Cusick Town Council on November 19th, 2018. All comments received will be included as a part of the public record that is forwarded to the Town Council before final action is taken. If you would like to receive notices regarding future meetings and public hearings or current information see our Facebook page Cusick Town Hall, or visit our website at www.townofcusick.com. If you have questions regarding this or related matters, please call Jennifer Lee at 509-445-1718.

Dated: November 5, 2018.

Published in The Newport Miner November 7 and 14, 2018.(41-2) ___________________________ 2 0 1 8 3 11 SUPERIOR COURT OF WA S H I N G T O N COUNTY OF PEND OREILLE CASE NO.: 18-7-00004-6 18-700005-4 NOTICE AND SUMMONS BY P U B L I C AT I O N (DEPENDENCY) In re the Dependency of: JOSEPH E. GUA DOB 09/02/10 DONALD L GUA, JR. DOB 07/12/07 TO: Donald Gua Sr., & Anyone Claiming a Paternal Interest A Dependency Petition was filed on January 10, 2018: a Fact Finding hearing will be held on this matter on: December 13, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Pend Oreille County Superior Court, 229 S. Garden Ave., Newport WA 99156. YOU SHOULD BE PRESENT AT THIS HEARING. THE HEARING WILL DETERMINE IF YOUR CHILD IS DEPENDENT AS DEFINED IN RCW 13.34.050(5).

THIS BEGINS A JUDICIAL PROCESS WHICH COULD RESULT IN PERMANENT LOSS OF YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS. IF YOU DO NOT APPEAR AT THE HEARING THE COURT MAY ENTER A DEPENDENCY ORDER IN YOUR ABSENCE. To request a copy of the Notice, Summons, and Dependency Petition, call DSHS at 509/447-6216. To view information about your rights in this proceeding, go to www.atq. wa.gov/DPY.aspx.

Dated this 25th day of October, 2018, by TAMMIE A. OWNBEY, Pend Oreille County Clerk.

Published in The Newport Miner November 14, 21 and 28, 2018.(42-3) _________________________ 2018324 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE There will be a public hearing November 26, 2018 at City Hall, 200 South Washington Avenue, Newport, WA 99156 at 6:00 PM held before the Newport Planning Commission regarding annexation applications received regarding Pend Oreille County Geographical ID’s: 453124410005, 463119070001, 463119070002, 463119060006, 463119060004, 453124410003, 463119060007.

Published in The Newport Miner November 14 and 21, 2018.(42-2) _________________________ 2018325 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF OBJECTIONS FILED and O P P O R T U N I T Y T O REQUEST INTERESTED PERSON S TAT U S Colville National Forest Revised Land Management Plan Reviewing Officer: Allen Rowley, Acting National Forest System Associate Deputy Chief Time Zone of Reviewing Officer: Eastern Time The 60-day objection period for the revised Colville Land Management Plan has closed. All eligible objection letters are posted under the heading “Objection” at the top of the page on the following website: https://cara.ecosystemmanagement.org/Public/ ReadingRoom?project=45826 . The Reviewing Officer has determined eligibility for all objectors and will notify all objectors of their status.

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SELKIRK From Page 1B

The teams traded touchdowns in the first quarter, with Selkirk drawing first blood on a 40-yard Jay Link to Zech Curran pass play. Sunnyside Christian answered with a 24-yard run and pulled ahead when they converted the extra point run.

Selkirk trailed 24-20 at the end of the first quarter. Selkirk continued to put up points, but

SC put up more, outscoring the Rangers 24-14 in the second quarter to take a 50-34 halftime lead. Selkirk scored on two second quarter touchdown passes from Link, the first a 15-yarder to Krabbenhoft and the second a 23-yarder to Curran. SC pulled away with a big third quarter, outscoring the Rangers 22-6, with Selkirk scoring on a 13-yard Link to Curran TD pass.

Selkirk’s final score of the game

was a 12-yard Link to Krabbenhoft TD pass, with a Taylor two-point conversion run. Coach Link was happy with his team.

“I’m really proud of the boys and thought we played our hearts out,” he said. “We had outstanding blocking from our line and running backs, it really gave Jay the time to get the ball down the field. Our passing game was really clicking. Zech and Justin had big games and did a great job

catching the ball. Jay was spot on all night long and really had Sunnyside Christian on their heels.”

Link ended the night with 380 total yards, including 355 passing yards. He completed 23 of 29 for six touchdowns and no interceptions. He also rushed for 25 yards. Krabbenhoft caught eight passes for 157 yards and three touchdowns. Curran caught 10 passes for 150 yards and three touchdowns. Taylor carried eight

times for 38 yards and a touchdown. Curran topped Selkirk’s defensive stats, with 10 tackles, including six solo ones. Krabbenhoft was in on seven, including four solo. Luke Couch had six, including four solo tackles.

Link said the team showed growth and leadership this year.

“I expect big things from this team next season and am really excited for Selkirk football,” he said.

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Continued from 9B sion are available on the following website: https://www.fs.usda.gov/ detail/colville/landmanagement/ planning/?cid=stelprd3824594 .

The objection process requirements at 36 CFR 219.57 allow interested persons to participate in any resolution meetings between objectors and the Forest Service. The purpose of these opportunities is to better assure that efforts to resolve objections are conducted in an open and collaborative forum.

Written requests for recognition as an interested person (36 CFR 219.57) must be submitted no later than 10 days after the publication date of the legal notice of objections filed and opportunity to request interested person status in The Seattle Times, newspaper of record. Requests should include the following information: name and affiliation( if any); mailing address, phone number, and email address (if available); and the name(s) of the objector(s) in whose objection the person has an interest; a brief explanation of the interest in the

Paul met his future bride Joann Clark of Metaline Falls during a blind date set up by his close friend Donald “Swede” Larson and Swede’s wife, Claudene, who was Joann’s older sister. The blind date was a success and on Oct. 1, 1950, the two were married at Joann’s parents’ (Claude and Fosness Lois Clark’s) home just north of Sullivan Lake.

Later Paul and Joann were to build their home in that same neighborhood where they raised their three children: Gary, Roy and Leanne.

The couple was happily married for 68 years.

Always innovative, Paul was a self-taught, skilled handyman. He was an accomplished auto mechanic, equipment operator and truck driver. In the 1950s he had a logging partnership with his brother-inlaw Swede Larson. Paul operated the bulldozer and Swede drove the logging truck. Later, in Newport, Paul drove a logging truck with a selfloader. His employment though the years were with the Diamond Match Lumber Company working at the Pass Creek mill near Sullivan Lake and the Superior Montana mill operation. While working in Superior he invented a self-oiler, which was installed on the mill equipment.

This invention improved operations and improved the equipment wear and tear for many years. The Pass Creek mill had a baseball team in which Paul was a player. He was referred to as “Paul Bunyon” when he came up to bat, due to the frequency of home runs he hit. He also worked as an electrician at the Lehigh Cement Company in Metaline Falls and the Pend Oreille Mine also at Metaline Falls. He was

objection and any specific concerns including a description of support or opposition to the objection; and identification of substantive formal comment provided by the interested person requester during the planning process demonstrating the requester’s participation in the planning process.

Submit requests to become an interested person to Allen Rowley, Objection Reviewing Officer. Requests may be submitted by regular mail (USPS) to the following address: 1400 Independence Avenue SW, EMC, Mailstop 1104, Washington, DC 20250.

Requests may also be submitted by carrier (UPS or FedEx) or hand deliveries to the following address: USDA Forest Service, Attn: Objection Reviewing Officer, 210 14th Street, SW, EMC Mailstop 1104, Washington, DC 20250. The office business hours for those submitting a carrier or hand delivered request are: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST, Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays.

Carrier or hand deliveries may call 202-791-8488 during regular business days and hours, above, to coordinate delivery of the request.

the bus mechanic and relief bus driver for the Cusick School District for several years. In northern Pend Oreille County he is best known for owning and operating Paul’s Chevron station at the corner of Hwy. 31 and Houghton Street in Ione during the late 1960s and early 1970s.

In retirement Paul and Joann moved to the Scenic Estates trailer park just outside of Spirit Lake, Idaho. Paul continued to be active as a fill-in manager, snowplow operator, water system tester and general handyman. In August of this year Joann had to be placed in an assisted living facility in Spirit Lake. Paul would make daily visits to Joann. After being diagnosed with cancer and being very weak, Paul purchased a dozen roses and brought them to Joann to celebrate their 68th wedding anniversary. After giving Joann the roses, he gave her a sweet kiss on her forehead then left for his doctor’s appointment. This was the last time the two were to see each other.

Paul was referred to as the following: His siblings called him: “The Gentle Giant” for his gentle spirit. His in laws called him: “Good old Sam” because he was always smiling. His friends called him: “A humble and good man.” There are not many like him anymore. Paul saw the good things in life. When he laughed there was a twinkle in his eyes.

Paul loved his family. He was a dedicated husband, dad, grandpa, great-grandpa, brother, uncle and friend. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening tinkering and watching sports. He was a long time member of the Jehovah’s Witnesses and was very active in the Rathdrum, Newport and Osburn Kindom Halls.

He was preceded in

death by his parents, his son, Roy Fosness, and his sister, Muriel Oberg.

He is survived by his loving wife Joann, their son Gary (Laura) Fosness, daughter Leanne Fosness and daughterin-law Kris Fosness; sister Maureen Emenegger and brother Allen Smith, grandchildren Chad (Cahui) Americk, Joel (Janina) Americk and Miranda Rosenlof; and great grandchildren; Weston Rosenlof, Mason, Caden and Gavin Rubio; sister-in-law Carol Mondich, along with several nieces and nephews.

Services will be held on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2 p.m., at the Kingdom Hall located at: 8162 Nagel (off Hwy. 41) in Rathdrum, Idaho.

Elsie M. Graham Cusick

Elsie M. Graham entered into rest on Monday, Nov. 5, 2018, at Hospice House in Spokane, Graham Wash., after a long battle with cancer. She was 73.

She was born on Aug. 22, 1945, in Newport, Wash., to Hazel (Pratt) Dexter, and Avery (Red) Dexter. She was predeceased in death by her parents, her brother Frank Dexter, sister Christine Miller, twin infant brothers, her husband Doug Graham, and her son Luke Cole.

She is survived by her sister Marie (Ken) Clifner, her sons Jon Adams and Rick (Tammy) Fox, her daughter Debbie (Gerald Osborne) Adams, step children, Cindy, Butch, Sherry, and Mike, as well as many nieces, nephews, and grand children.

She lived an adventurous life on her own terms. She was a restaurant owner and operator, an Alaskan camp

Hardcopy submissions by regular mail, carrier, or hand delivery must include a subject line on page one stating: “Interested Person Request regarding the Revised Colville Forest Plan.” Electronic requests must be submitted to the Objection Reviewing Officer via email to objectionschief@fs.fed.us, with a subject line stating: “Interested Person Request regarding the Revised Colville Forest Plan.” Electronic requests must be submitted in a commonly used format such as an email message, plain text (.txt), rich text format (.rtf), portable document format (.pdf) or Microsoft Word (.docx).

Published in The Newport Miner November 14, 2018.(42) ___________________________ 2018326 PUBLIC NOTICE D I A M O N D L A K E WAT E R A N D SEWER DISTRICT NOTICE OF MEETING CHANGE The Diamond Lake Water and Sewer District regularly scheduled meetings have changed from the first and third Wednesday of the month to the first and third Friday

cook, a fruit picker, an office worker, a hunter, a fisherman, a hunter safety educator, and an in home care-giver.

She was always eager to share her love of the outdoors with friends and family.

There will be a celebration of life at the American Legion Club in Cusick, Wash., on Saturday, Dec. 1, at 1 p.m. It will be followed by a potluck dinner.

The family would like to thank the doctors and staff at Hospice House of Spokane for the care Elsie received while there.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to the charity or cause of your choice.

Charlene R. Patterson (Smelcer) Priest River

Charlene R. Patterson (Smelcer) Dec. 3, 1942 to Nov. 2, 2018. She passed away at age 75.

She loved Patterson her family and wanted us all to be happy and celebrate her life. She is now sitting around the campfire with those who preceded her in death: Her fatherCharles, mother-Howardene, brother, James, and sister, Barbara.

She is survived by her son, Randy and wife Susan, her five grandchildren, Jonathan, Ivy, Travis, Jeremia and Jared, and 12 great-grandchildren, her significant other, Duane Peterson, her sister, Carmen Leewood, and her two nephews Dan and Todd. She will be severely missed by all those that knew and loved her so very much!

Sherman-Campbell Funeral and Cremation Services in Newport is in charge of arrangements.

Family and friends are invited to sign the online guest book at shermancampbell.com.

of the month at 9:00 am, beginning December 7, 2018.

Diamond Lake Water and Sewer District 172 South Shore Rd. Newport, WA 99156 Published in The Newport Miner November 14, 2018.(42) _________________________ 2018327 PUBLIC NOTICE C emetery D istrict # 3 , P end O reille C ounty NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the Commissioners in the Ione Council Chambers, 112 Central Avenue, Ione, Washington 99139 at 5:10 p.m., Wednesday, November 14, 2018. The purpose of the hearing is to provide for public comment on the 2019 Tax Levy. /s/ Sandy Hutchinson Sandy Hutchinson Commissioner Published in The Newport Miner November 14, 2018.(42) ________________________