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Council passes water, sewer rate increases $1 a month increase for each starts in mid January

By Don Gronning Of The Miner

NEWPORT – City residents will be paying more on their water and sewer rates after the first of the year following the Newport City Council’s unanimous vote to raise base rates on water and sewer by $1 a month each.

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Planning commission turns down pot permit

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Substitute teacher Alan Lehman passes out tests in Mrs. Pierce’s freshman science class at Newport High School. Lehman has been a substitute teacher off and on for 25 years. This is his third year “subbing” in the Newport School District. His day job is pastoring at Mountain View Baptist Church in Athol.

By Don Gronning Of The Miner

CUSICK – The Pend Oreille County Planning Commission unanimously voted to deny a conditional use permit for the person who has the only marijuana retail license in the county.

Taking a vote in front of a crowd at the Cusick Community Center Tuesday, Nov. 10, the planning commission sided with the people who opposed the store.

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Substitute teacher shortage hamstrings schools

By Sophia Aldous Of The Miner

NEWPORT – Newport and surrounding schools districts are struggling with the same issue that schools across the state and the nation are having to remedy: a lack of substitute (sub) teachers.

In an effort to alleviate the short-

fall, sometimes teachers give up their prep periods to cover a class, or principals will step in to teach a class.

“It’s been that way for over two years for us,” said Pam Nichols, CoPresident of Newport Association Teachers’ Union and a Kindergarten teacher at Stratton Elementary School. “It’s especially difficult in

Newport grad opens holiday show

By Don Gronning Of The Miner

COEUR D’ALENE – Laura Gill-Sable knew from an early age she wanted to be a performer. From the third grade assembly at Sadie Halstead to Northwoods Performing Arts to New York City to performing 30 weeks a year on riverboats, Gill-Sable has entertained for more than 20 years.

Gill-Sable, a 1990 Newport High School graduate who now performs under the name Laura Sable, remembers her first third grade performance at Sadie Halstead.

“I asked if I could perform for the school and they said yes and put me on the program for

rural school districts.”

Teachers are paid an extra $40 when they skip a prep period, foregoing breaks throughout the day with the exception of a 30-minute lunch break.

According to Newport High School Principal Troy Whittle, it’s See teacher, 2A

Attending high school, college simultaneously possible, difficult

one of our assemblies,” she said. “The song was ‘Angel of the Morning,’ slightly inappropriate for a third grader but I loved Juice Newton at the time and she had a big hit with the song.”

She will be performing in a cabaret style show called “Christmas With Friends” at the Coeur d’Alene Resort.

The show opens Nov. 27 and runs each Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, with a 5 p.m. matinee Sunday and 7:30 p.m. performances the other days.

“The show will open the day after Thanksgiving,” she says. “ChristCourtesy photo|Laura Gill-Sable mas With Friends” Former Newport Junior Miss Laura Gill-Sable shown performing with features Jack Bannon, Mark Cotter and Laura her husband, Bill Weymouth. They will both be performing in a caba-

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PRIEST RIVER – Hannah Keinert will have more than 40 college credits by the time she graduates Priest River Lamanna High School. She told of her experiences at a presentation at the school Tuesday, Nov. 10.

“I started planning to do this in the spring of 2014,” she said.

After talking to counselors, her parents and officials at North Idaho College, she came up

ret style show at the Coeur d’Alene Resort four days a week, starting See show, 10A the day after Thanksgiving and continuing through Dec. 20.

with a plan.

She took some summer classes then started in at NIC, making the nearly 100 mile round trip drive each Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Keinert says one of the main advantages is that the state will pay for part of the college credits, so she only has to pay $65 a credit, about half what non high school students pay.

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B r i e f ly Public hearing to amend OHV ordinance NEWPORT – A public hearing to amend Pend Oreille County’s Off Highway Vehicles (OHVs) ordinance will be Tuesday, Dec. 1 at 1:30 p.m. in the commissioners’ meeting room, located at 625 W. Fourth St. The public is invited to attend.

Holiday gift and bake sale NEWPORT – The Newport United Church of Christ Women’s Fellowship will hold their Holiday Gift and Bake Sale, Dec. 4 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Dec. 5, 9 a.m. to 1

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p.m. at 430 W. Third St. There will be a lunch during the event on Dec. 4 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Both days will have baked goods, hand-crafted items, Christmas gifts and décor.

Spinners group welcomes new members NEWPORT – Spinning Group meets on Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to noon at the Create Art Center, 900 W. Fourth Ave., Newport. The group also does crochet and knitting. The group is comprised of beginners and experienced spinners. All skill levels are welcome. There is a $3

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Free turkey dinner at Hospitality House NEWPORT – Enjoy a free meal and live music at the Hospitality House in Newport Friday, Nov. 20, at 6 p.m.

The event is hosted by A New Beginning Newport Southern Baptist Church.

Dinner will be turkey with all the trimmings. Frankie and Steve will sing Country “Down Home” music. The Hospitality House is located at 216 S. Washington Ave. For more information call 509-447-3742 or 509-447-3370.

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“I don’t see a way around it,” council member Ken Smith said in moving to follow city administrator Ray King’s recommendation to raise the rates.

‘I don’t see a way around it.’

Ken Smith

Council Member On water, sewer rate increase

Newport Mayor Shirley Sands said it would likely be difficult for some older residents on fixed incomes, but she also thought it was necessary.

King said the increase was necessary to pay for updating the city’s water system. The increase will bring in $20,000, city clerk Nickole Schutte said. Funders look at the city’s utility rates to see if they are adequate for a city that size when considering funding.

The base water rate will go to $27.10 per month for residential customers. The base sewer rate will go to $38.40 per month. The total water sewer base rate including taxes will be $72.59 per month.

The city raised water rates $2 a month in July. Even with the increases, Schutte says water rates here are less expensive than in Kettle Falls, Deer Park, Chewelah and Colville.

The city council held a budget workshop before the regular council meeting to get a feel for the 2016 budget, which should be adopted Dec. 7. The public will be able to view the budget Wednesday at city hall and get a copy if they want.

King proposed limiting hotel and motel tax funding to $500 per project, down from $1,000 per project

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with the city receiving funding for the sidewalk and water plan update projects.

Water and sewer services brought in $763,955 in 2013, $800,893 in 2014 and $893,852 through the end of October.

The city has started each year with about $2.3 million in 2013, 2014 and 2015.

In other council business: The council unanimously passed a resolution increasing the regular property tax levy for 2016 by $2,765.

The council is allowed to increase the regular property tax levy by up to 1 percent a per year.

The city council unanimously passed an ordinance establishing a procedure for shutting off someone’s water or sewer for lack of payment.

The city had not had a written policy before. The council passed an ordinance establishing rates for water excess charges. The council had agreed to that last summer but hadn’t formally added the water excess charges to the fee schedule.

They also passed a three year agreement with Mountain West Bank for banking services.

Women oppose ‘proliferation of pot shops’ NEWPORT – Janice Northrup and Bernice Smith appeared before the Newport City Council Monday night to let the council know they opposed marijuana stores in the city and county.

“We’re concerned about the proliferation of pot shops,” Northrup said.

Reading from prepared remarks she submitted to the county planning commission, Northrup said marijuana is far stronger now and the edible form even stronger. She said

especially challenging to recruit a substitute teacher when school staff is required to attend extra training sessions or when a teacher is sick.

All sites draw from the same substitute teacher pool.

“We have some subs that only want to work at a particular site, which is their choice,” Whittle said. “It’s not as easy as one size fits all. If we have a lot of teachers gone, it’s problematic. Sometimes it’s five to six teachers and administration covering the same classroom if we can’t find a sub.”

Newport School District pays substitute teachers $110 to $120 per day.

Selkirk School District pays $115 a day and Cusick pays $100 a day.

According to the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, a substitute certificate enables someone to substitute for any regular classroom teacher up to 30 consecutive school days.

A substitute certificate requires the same level of preparation as a regular teaching certificate, requiring the candidate to have earned a bachelor’s or higher degree from any regionally accredited college/university, and completing any state ap-

proved teacher preparation program.

This is part of what creates an issue, said Nichols.

“Basically, substitute teachers have to have the same requirements as a full-time teacher,” Nichols explained. “So those that can find full-time work do that instead of choosing to sub.”

In Idaho, the requirements aren’t as stringent.

There are two categories of substitute teachers in Idaho: certified and classified. In order to serve as a classified substitute teacher in Idaho, an individual must have at least a high school diploma or GED. Some of Idaho’s larger school districts may require a temporary certification in order to serve as a substitute, or even a certain number of college credits or an associate’s degree. Classified substitutes must usually undergo substitute orientation, which involves training, and is specific to each school district’s policies.

To serve as a certified substitute in Idaho, a person must have at least a bachelor’s degree or a teaching certificate and attend their school district’s mandatory substitute teacher training.

According to West Bonner County School District Superinten-

she had worked for 15 years with Cusick schools and was concerned about the effect of marijuana on young people.

Smith said she had been moved by a presentation given

by Newport School Resource Officer Jerry Dobson about the dangers of drugs. She said a child wouldn’t know that a marijuana cookie meant for four adult servings shouldn’t be eaten.

“They could eat the whole cookie and be dead,” she said.

dent Paul Anselmo, the district pays $64 per day to certified substitute teachers and $69 if they have taken the district’s orientation training. For non-certified subs, daily payment is $54 or $59 for non-certified subs who have undergone orientation. Potential substitutes also have to undergo a background check and fingerprinting.

“We have 35 active substitute teachers that work at all three sites in Priest River, as well as Idaho Hill Elementary (Oldtown) and Priest Lake Elementary,” Anselmo said. “There are some challenges there, because like in Washington, subs can choose where they would prefer to work. You have some that only want to work at the junior high level and others at elementary school and so on.”

Teachers in WBCSD that give up their prep period are given half a personal day for every 140 to 274 minutes they serve as a sub for another classroom, or a full personal day for every 275 minutes.

According to Nancy Lotze, Superintendent of Selkirk School District, the issue is compounded for Selkirk because of the district’s rural isolation.

“Generally, Newport area substitutes that

might be willing to travel the 15 miles north to Cusick are not willing to travel as far as Selkirk,” Lotze said. “Our sub pool of certified teachers is rather small (about four).”

Selkirk has processed applications for community members with an AA degree or an equal number of college credits. Those candidates are interviewed and, if found acceptable, must pass a background check and submit college transcripts. Once they are approved at the state level, they are placed on a “Selkirk only” substitute roster. Lotze said there are about five such candidates and generally, they are called after the fully certified substitutes.

“Up to this point, while the teachers’ contract allows for compensation for every six class periods they substitute, our staff have graciously just volunteered to cover when needed as they realize they are asked as a last resort,” Lotze said.

Similar struggles resonate in the Cusick School District (CSD), said Superintendent Don Hawpe.

CSD must also compete with area schools for the minimal number of substitute teachers while trying to attract qualified subs to a small, rural school district in

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currently. He also recommended hotel motel tax funding only be awarded to events held within the city limits. The city collects $15,000 to $16,000 a year in lodging taxes.

The council held a public hearing to discuss revenue sources and consider proposed amendments to the budget. The budget amendments were to allow the city to spend $59,000 that it had received but not budgeted for.

Schutte presented revenue numbers for the last two years and year to date for 2015. Nobody from the public attended the hearing.

Sales tax revenue is up, from $301,690 last year to $362,0491 through the end of October this year.

In 2013 the city collected $334,641.

Property tax revenue is also up, from $179,744 in 2013 to $195,782 through the end of October of this year. Last year the city collected $176,324 in property taxes.

The city has only received $72,406 in grants this year, compared to $531,190 the year before and $618,279 the year before that.

Schutte said that seemed like a dramatic decrease but 2013 and 2014 were especially good years,

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economically challenged Pend Oreille County.

“It’s a challenge maintaining a qualified candidate pool in an economy when folks are looking for regular and consistent work, so they seek employment elsewhere,” Hawpe said.

Cusick’s substitute teacher pool consists of seven that the district can call to check availability at any time, and two that can be called to check availability on Fridays only. The district has an agreement with staff to pay them $25 each time teachers have to cover on their prep period.

Hiring retired teachers is also difficult, said Nichols. In Washington State, teachers who retire and draw retirement before the age of 65 are penalized if they return to work, even for a substitute position.

“There’s absolutely no incentive for them to return as a substitute teacher, if they are under the age of 65,” Nichols said.

One possible way to improve the shortage in Washington is requesting an emergency substitute teacher certificate from the state schools superintendent at OSPI. That would permit districts to use substitutes who have a bachelor’s degree, but not a teaching certificate.

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b r i e f ly Man charged with vehicular homicide following Highway 2 wreck CHATTAROY – A Mead man is facing a vehicular homicide charge after he lost control of the car he was driving early Sunday morning, Nov. 15. His passenger, 23-year-old Ryan Greenwood of Mead died in the wreck, according to the Washington State Patrol.

William Anauert was driving north on Highway 2 at a high rate of speed near Deer Road when he lost control of the 2002 Subaru Impreza, according to the WSP. The vehicle spun counter clockwise and left the road to the east, landing on its roof.

According to a press memo from WSP, drugs or alcohol were involved.

The accident is under investigation.

Lavender Festival meeting Nov. 21 NEWPORT - There will be a public meeting Saturday, Nov. 21, at 3 p.m. at the Create Arts Center on 4th and Fea in Newport to discuss reorganizing the Lavender Festival, held each July in Newport.

The Lavender Festival was created to promote educational, cultural, commercial and tourist activities and to encourage the entrepreneurial spirit of artists, artisans and growers by showcasing their products and talents. Those who have served the association are ready to pass the duties on to some new members and volunteers in order to re-organize and re-vitalize the association and the festival.

Current board members will be available to answer questions. Prospective new board members and volunteers may sign up to be nominated to the board or serve as a volunteer.

All are welcome – those new to the area, those familiar with the Association and Festival, or those who have worked with the Association or Festival in the past.

For further information or questions, please call Billie Martin at 509-9914587.

Looking for Down Memory Lane?

NEWPORT – The Miner’s popular Down Memory Lane feature doesn’t always make it into the newspaper because of space limitations, but we do always post it on our Facebook page. Go to www.facebook.com/ MinerNews/ for Memory Lane and daily updates.

Down Memory Lane is a look back at news events of the last 100 years, broken down by decades. It shows what was going on that week and sometimes has a historic picture.

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By Don Gronning Of The Miner

NEWPORT – When Moira Hemphill got a phone call from a woman congratulating her on being awarded a $9,800 government grant, she knew it was a scam.

“I told her I had not applied for any grants, but she assured me that I was chosen to receive this grant without application, just for being a good citizen,” Hemphill said. “I asked her what I had to do to receive it, and she said I just needed to verify the information she had. I told her I’d never heard of grants being given without an application, and I believed it was a scam. She acted very

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Catching up with a friend Velma Nelson, left, visited with a former neighbor at the Catholic Church’s annual Christmas gift sale held Saturday, Nov. 7 in Newport.

Man sentenced for meth possession NEWPORT – A man convicted in a jury trial Sept. 21 for possession of meth and drug paraphernalia was sentenced when he appeared in Pend Oreille County Superior Court Thursday, Nov. 12.

Prosecuting attorney Robin Harris asked for a nine-month sentence for Cory W. Roberts, 44. She said Roberts had a criminal record that included a prison stint for manufacturing meth.

“This individual was convicted after spending seven years in prison for manufacturing meth,” she said. She said the standard range for someone with Roberts’ record was six to 12 months in jail. She also asked for $3,200 in fines and fees.

Defense attorney Chris Bajalcaliev said he didn’t stipulate to any of Roberts’ criminal history, saying Harris needed to prove the convictions. He said the prosecutor had originally been offered a seven-day sentence, which went to seven months and now nine months.

“It’s not warranted,” he said. He said the meth found was an insignificant amount, residue found in a broken pipe Roberts said he found while cutting wood. He asked for a six month sentence and that Roberts be allowed to serve it through electronic home monitoring.

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NEWPORT – Two teenagers who were caught Sept. 2 in Pend Oreille County, following a chase in a stolen truck in which the teens reached 90 mph, were sentenced in juvenile court in late October.

Christopher Thornton, 15, pleaded guilty to possession of a stolen vehicle, eluding and possession of a stolen firearm. He was given a 51-day sentence, essen-

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NEWPORT – A Newport man with decade-old felony convictions was sentenced to four months in jail and ordered to pay $800 in court costs for two counts of second degree unlawful possession of firearms when he appeared before Pend Oreille County Superior Court Judge Allen Nielson Thursday, Nov. 5.

Denzel L. Crabtee, 43, had been convicted in 2000 of vehicular assault and was prohibited from possessing firearms. He also had a 2001 conviction for second degree possession of stolen property from Spokane County and second degree escape from Stevens County.

Crabtree was facing three to eight months in jail. Prosecuting attorney Robin Harris recommended a four-month sentence.

He told Nielson he was sorry. He said the person he bought his property from had complained about loud music and other things in a dispute over the property. According to a statement of probable cause, sheriff deputies were called to his home April 14 after people reported hearing four or five gunshots.

They found shell casings and live ammunition and detained Crabtree while

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hurt and asked if I really wanted to pass up that much money, and I said good-bye.”

Hemphill said that was just one of several calls she received recently. An American accented man called and introduced himself as being “with the Treasury Department.” Another caller asked about getting money for a bad surgery.

Hemphill told him she hadn’t had surgery but it didn’t stop him, he continued on with his script.

She even got second calls using the same script as earlier scam calls.

“These people have got an answer for everything, and are really

9mm that was stolen out of Kootenai County and a .22 pistol, along with ammunition.

tially time served.

Ashley Varner, 13, pleaded guilty to possession of a stolen vehicle. She was given a 23-day sentence.

According to Pend Oreille County Sheriff Alan Botzheim, an off duty Priest River Police officer, Sgt. Chris Davis, was driving behind a vehicle he recognized as being stolen. Pend Oreille County Dispatch See theft, 5A

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Legal pot is here, like it or not

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hanks to the approval of Washington state voters in 2012, our local governments are now tasked with navigating the tricky road to legalized marijuana.

On one hand, there’s the tax benefits of marijuana. On the other are the public health risks of another legalized drug.

The issue has been in front of the Newport City Council and the Pend Oreille County Planning Commission this past week. The city of Newport’s moratorium on marijuana sales is over, but the council has yet to approve a location to sell pot. The county never did have a moratorium, but has denied a conditional use permit for a marijuana store.

Public comment from people in favor of marijuana sales here are close to non-existent, aside from those actually applying to sell pot here. It appears the public in general is opposed to marijuana in Pend Oreille County, however, since it is legal in Washington, local governments need to find some way to deal with it.

While Washington, Colorado, Oregon and Alaska are the only states where recreational marijuana is legal, a handful of other states are considering legalization. It’s going to be a quick slippery slope to federal legalization in the coming years.

It’s imperative we find a way to co-exist with marijuana, in a way that both benefits our municipalities financially, and responsibly takes care of our children and marginalized citizens.

Marijuana proponents say that pot is safer than alcohol, while dissidents warn of physical dangers of marijuana, and point out that alcohol, while legal, poses a plethora of public safety and health problems.

The key to this new endeavor is to have an honest conversation that includes all players.

Those in favor of marijuana need to speak up about the possible benefits, and opponents need to be honest about what the real dangers of marijuana are.

It will be an interesting and rocky path to legal marijuana, but it’s imperative we not act as though it’s a path we’re not on.

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Mom has the final say It’s a fact that I have come to accept after all these years, of which I remained ignorant of throughout my teens and early twenties: my mother has always been, and will most likely remain, cooler than I am.

Not that she has ever made our individual attributes a contest; she’s not that kind of parent.

No, even through times of hardship and doubt, she’s the lady I hope to grow up to be one day (unless “growing up” means I have to stop eating my Honey Comb cereal over the sink and no longer playing with Legos; to that I proclaim a hearty “Screw it”).

It may read like I am biased on the subject of my mother. Let me assure you, you’re reading right.

When it comes to her, I’m completely partial. She’s not perfect, but that’s the amazing thing about her; she has learned form her mistakes and embraces her faults and flaws while honoring her positive traits and talents. I’m lucky that I get to call her mom, because we all have friends and know people who, for whatever reason, aren’t so fortunate.

Anyhow, all that to say that when she speaks, I listen, and in doing so,

have compiled a list of what I call “Momisms.”

Just bits of wisdom and humor she has imparted that catch me offguard S o p h i E ’ s with their C H OICE spontaneity Sophia and aldous humor, that I feel should be taken down for posterity, or just because they are fun. I hope you enjoy.

“Before we leave, I must touch that plant to see if it’s real.” – At the Chinese restaurant, preceding the fabulous Who Let the Girls Out? event in Newport and Priest River last weekend.

“We have an early gym call, so that we too can have an ass like that.” – said whilst motioning to a fit woman dancing.

“Everyone wants to fall in love. It feels great.

To stay in love though you have to be on pointe.

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yo u r o p i n i o n Remove cap on Social Security contributions To the editor, It seems little know that one of our greatest inequities favoring the rich involves, ironically, a government program originally established especially for the working poor. Everybody pays into the Social Security fund a regressive flat rate 6.2 percent of their yearly gross wages and, more importantly, only up to $118,500 of those wages.

Thus billionaires pay no more than anyone earning $118,500 yearly, only twice anyone earning $59,250, only four times anyone earning $29,625, etc.

For fairness, we should completely remove the $118,500 cap on yearly earnings subject to Social Security tax, thus imposing the same 6.2 percent rate on everyone’s total earnings. E.g., Spokane-based Avista Corporation’s CEO, earning $3,837,953 in fiscal year 2014, would pay $237,953 Social Security taxes rather than the $7,347 he paid.

Removing the cap, even if maintaining the regressive 6.2 percent flat tax, would greatly extend Social Security’s lifetime. A September 2010 nonpartisan Congressional Research Service report stated, “If all earnings were subject to the payroll tax, but the base was retained for benefit calculations, the Social Security Trust Funds would remain solvent for the next 75 years.” www.pbs.org/ newshour/makingsense/what-impactwould-eliminating For fairness on such economic issues, we must elect Joe Pakootas and oust Cathy McMorris Rodgers in 2016.

-Norm Luther Spokane

Country needs to invest in Alzheimer’s disease research To the editor,

There is a growing recognition of the challenges of Alzheimer’s disease.

However, the funding to find a cure lags dramatically behind what is necessary. The devastating effects of Alzheimer’s Disease has hit my family especially hard, as we recently lost our beloved father, a World War II Iwo Jima veteran, to this disease. More and more families will be dealing with the effects of Alzheimer’s Disease in the future.

In 2010 Congress unanimously passed legislation that set a goal of finding a treatment for Alzheimer’s by 2025.

However, the National Institutes Of Health (NIH) research on dementia has not increased to the $2 billion a year level that scientists say is needed.

For every $100 spent on Alzheimer’s research, Medicare & Medicaid programs spend $26,000 to care for people with the disease. Currently, there are 107,000 Washingtonians living with Alzheimer’s Disease and that number will grow to 140,000 by 2025. We need to invest more to find a treatment and a cure now. Without this commitment, the longterm financial viability of Medicare & Medicaid will be in serious jeopardy.

The U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee has approved a bill providing $350 million more to the NIH for Alzheimer’s research and a similar committee in the U.S. House of Representatives has voted to provide $300 million for research.

Even if the lower figure is signed into law, it would be a 50 percent increase in needed research funding for this disease.

I urge Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers and Sens.

Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell to vote for this vital Alzheimer’s legislation and push to make sure it is in the final appropriations bill enacted into law.

-Mark Newbold Spokane

GOP wrong on minimum wage To the editor, Another Republican presidential candidate debate and the consensus is that the minimum wage should remain low and never be raised. This comes from candidates like the modern day Pharaoh, Donald Trump, who wants to develop his pyramid like properties with slave-like labor.

He makes billions but the workers don’t need healthcare or social security. He keeps getting corporate welfare and tax breaks while workers get next to nothing for their labor except occupational injuries and illness. Trump holds a gold shovel during a groundbreaking ceremony and scoffs at the “losers” who do the actual shoveling. Where would the workers be if they didn’t have unions and a Department of Labor to represent them?

Please consider the Republican idea of low pay for our community. Start with a PUD lineman by lowering his pay to $7.25 an hour. A teacher only needs $7.25 an hour. A school bus driver is only worth $7.25 an hour. An emergency room nurse should be paid $7.25 an hour.

The Republican candidate’s argument is that raising the minimum wage costs jobs. Unless a remaining school bus driver can drive two buses at the same time, how does the bus company layoff a driver when the minimum wage increases? Lower wages just equal more profits for corporations. It also results in more workers needing food stamps and other welfare-like programs.

The Republican insult is to point out how many more people are on food stamps while refusing to raise wages that would get those people off food stamps. What kind of person demands his neighbors are paid less than he is and then scoffs

r e ad e r ’ s p o l l Visit The Miner Online to answer our readers’ poll question through Monday afternoon. Find it on the left-hand side of the page at www.PendOreilleRiverValley.com. The results will be printed next week on this page. You need not be a subscriber to participate. If you have any ideas for future readers’ poll questions, submit them at minernews@povn.com.

In light of the Paris attacks by ISIS Friday, should the United States close its borders to refugees from Syria and the Middle East?

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at them for being a drag on society?

A federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour only equals $15,080 a year. Here in socialist Washington State it’s $19,700 a year. Republicans want to take back America by lowering these minimum wages.

That’s economic insanity.

-Pete Scobby Newport

Art Walk, Christmas Tree lighting coming up To the editor, I just wanted to take a minute and thank The Newport Miner for its “Opinion” piece last week. I’m so proud to be a part of a community that celebrates the holidays and has a newspaper that helps to kick-off the season.

The Newport and surrounding area do indeed have a wonderful time planned for the holidays, beginning with the Art Walk on Thursday, Nov. 19, and then having a little something each weekend through the beginning of the New Year. Did you know that it has become a tradition among families in the Newport area, who have out-of-town guests, to take them around town to see all of the shops with friendly service with every door opened?

I’m most proud of the Newport High School ASB getting more involved with the holidays by leading the charge on the Christmas Tree lighting Dec. 5. They will have carolers and hot chocolate for those wanting to ring in the season with the traditional lighting of the tree. I’ve even heard rumor that Santa will make a visit for those who may have missed him during the day.

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possible, and respectfully to each other always, even when you’re angry.

Don’t expect that person to be your everything, because no one can be that all the time; it’s not fair. Lots of things drive people apart, and sometimes there is nothing to

be done for that, despite what you wish or hope for. But if you can be better for yourself, you just may be better for each other.”- On romantic relationships “It looks like one of those sex swings Shaggy sings about.”-said while furniture shopping for my apartment.

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smooth,” she said. “My advice is to hang up if your common sense tells you it’s too good to be true. Like Judge Judy always says ‘If it doesn’t make sense it’s a lie!’”

The Washington State Patrol issued a news release warning about a scam that used the Washington State Patrol Troopers Association as the agency calling to solicit money.

“The Washington State Patrol Troopers Association (WSPTA) is one of many police unions or associations contacting the public soliciting donations,” according to the news release. “The telemarketing company

used by the WSPTA does not employ hard sell tactics nor will they ask for credit card numbers or personal financial information over the phone.

You will never receive a call from a trooper soliciting donations.”

The WSP warned the public to be leery of any calls from anyone soliciting money for the agency or asking for credit card numbers or personal financial information over the phone. If you suspect it is a scam, hang up and contact one of the local WSP district offices.

For more information on legitimate solicitors in Washington go to the Secretary of States website www.sos.wa.gov/ charities.

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Roberts told Superior Court Judge Pat Monasmith that he understood he had a criminal history.

“It’s been hard since I was released from prison,” he said. “I’m trying to be a better citizen.” He said he had quit drinking after wrecking a friend’s car.

His girlfriend addressed the judge, saying Roberts was a good person.

Harris said she didn’t have certified copies of some of the convictions.

Monasmith asked if it made a difference for the sentencing range. It did not.

Monasmith said he was uncomfortable with the case.

“It was a broken pipe, you weren’t driving and there was no indication you were under the influence,” he said. “I’m not without sympathy.”

Still, Roberts’ criminal record counted against him, especially since he

was convicted of manufacturing meth.

“Model citizens don’t pick up pipes in the woods,” he said. “You’re a victim of your own history.”

He sentenced Roberts to seven months and allowed him to serve the sentence on electronic home monitoring, at his own expense. He is to report to jail Dec. 3 unless he can prove he is set up with electronic home monitoring.

Monasmith waived all but $600 of the fees and fine. He also sentenced Roberts to 90 days in jail for possession of drug paraphernalia and a year of community custody.

CARD OF THANKS Thank you for the cards and kind words of sympathy towards us in the loss of our husband, father and grandfather. Signed, the Bob Konkright Family.(42p)

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put out the stolen vehicle information to all law enforcement agencies in the area.

Washington State Fish and Wildlife Officer Severin Erickson spotted the vehicle southbound on Highway 2, near Diamond Lake. He attempted a traffic stop on the vehicle, but the vehicle failed to yield and sped up reach-

ing speeds in excess of 90 mph.

The stolen vehicle continued at a high rate of speed south on Highway 2 before turning north onto Highway 211. On Highway 211, two Pend Oreille County deputies joined in the pursuit as the Washington State Patrol and US Forest Service police converged on the general area. Near milepost 6, the stolen vehicle turned into a private driveway,

where officers were able to stop the vehicle.

Officers were shocked to find the driver to be a 15-year-old male and the female passenger to be 13 years old.

They had run away from Mabton, a small community near Colfax, stolen the vehicle and travelled to three states before being caught in Pend Oreille County.

No requiem for Northwest Aluminum Alcoa’s announcement that it is shutting down our state’s last two aluminum smelters may be a long awaited requiem for some, but there are other factors we should consider before burying it.

First, the Seattle Times reports the decision will cost 1,500 family-wage jobs with good benefits.

And even though the trend has not been good for our aluminum industry, we need to look for opportunities to resurrect it.

In 2000, Seattle economist Dick Conway found the five largest smelters in Washington employed more than 7,500 people and generated $2.6 billion in revenue. The average salary for aluminum workers at the time was $49,330, which was 1.7 times our state’s average.

Second, the loss of smelting capacity in America should alarm us. Since 2007, Alcoa has cut its domestic production by 45 percent. As a result, we are becoming more dependent on other nations for the materials we need to defend our nation, restore our manufacturing sector and grow our economy.

There are several reasons given for Alcoa’s decision.

Among them, cheaper

foreign competition, the worldwide economic slowdown, especially in China, and the glut of metals on world markets, causing g u e st metal o p i n i o n prices to DON C. plummet.

BRUNELL Then Association toss in of rising Washington energy Business costs President and union contract disputes.

The bottom line? Once an economic powerhouse in the nation’s top aluminum producing regions, Washington’s aluminum producers may be on a trajectory toward extinction.

Now we will have to rely more on China, Russia and other nations for our strategic metals, and given the strategic challenges posed by some of those nations today, that is a dangerous trend.

The only silver lining is there are no immediate plans to raze those two smelters. They have closed before and then restarted, the last time in 2011. However, others have been demolished

over last two decades in Mead, Vancouver, Goldendale, Tacoma and Longview.

Mining and smelting are not pretty and in the past have polluted our air and water with heavy metals, arsenic and sulfur gases. Many of the old smelter sites, especially those which processed copper, silver and other metals mined in Montana, northern Idaho and Washington are Superfund clean-up sites.

Some of those large copper and silver smelters were built before 1900. Until the early 1970s, they dealt with air pollution by raising the stacks on their smelters to disperse the contaminants and installed settling ponds for wastewater.

When much-needed new pollution laws were enacted, many of the old smelters were inefficient and their environmental controls were insufficient. But as costs climbed, our smelters could not compete on the world market with those from places like Norilsk, Russia’s most polluted city.

However, aluminum processing is different.

While it has had its environmental challenges, companies have invested to comply with our high environmental standards.

In our region, the aluminum industry started with the completion of Grand Coulee and Bonneville dams, which produce greenhouse gas free electricity. That excess “cheap electricity” generated from the Columbia River hydro system was just what the industry needed to turn imported bauxite into aluminum ingots.

When Boeing started using aluminum for World War II bombers, the aluminum industry grew and flourished. Because of its light weight and strength, Boeing still uses it in the commercial airplanes assembled in Renton and Everett. Even high-end new electric cars like Tesla are cast in aluminum.

The point is aluminum production is important to our state. While our state’s aluminum industry has faded, aluminum is still in high demand.

The only questions are where will it be smelted and where will those manufacturing jobs be located?

Don C. Brunell is a business analyst, writer and columnist.

He retired as president of the Association of Washington Business, the state’s oldest and largest business organization, and now lives in Vancouver. He can be contacted at theBrunells@msn.com.

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By Sophia Aldous Of The Miner

NEWPORT – There was one incumbent write-in candidate running in Pend Oreille County’s General Election Nov. 3 – Mike Keogh, who will retain his seat on the Cusick School

Board over challenger Eric Finley.

Write-ins are not uncommon during elections, but voting for a write-in contender is much more complicated than jotting a name on the dotted line at the bottom of the ballot.

According to the Wash-

ington Secretary of State, any person wishing to be a write-in candidate must file a declaration of writein candidacy no later than 18 days prior to an election or primary. Only Precinct Committee Officer (PCO) candidates must file during the regular filing

period and can’t declare as write-in candidates. The deadline for candidate filing for this year’s general election was May 11-15.

According to Pend Oreille County Elections Supervisor Liz Krizensky, there is no average number of write-in candidates

Patrols focus on train intersection safety SANDPOINT – Starting Thursday, Nov. 12, city, county and state law enforcement officers began conducting an Officer on a Train and Adopt a Crossing enforcement operations in Northern Idaho.

The purpose of this enforcement operation is to increase public awareness of the potential dangers that exist at highway railroad intersections and eliminate driver actions that can have tragic consequences, by enforcing the traffic laws that pertain to these intersections. The

enforcement program is one of three parts of the Operation Lifesaver effort, which include engineering and education, designed to eliminate car-train collisions.

During the Officer on a Train enforcement effort, one officer is placed in the lead locomotive of a train as a spotter. This officer observes traffic approaching the highway rail intersections as the train proceeds down the tracks. Other officers pace the train or are parked at specific locations. When a motor-

ist is observed violating the laws pertaining to the approaching intersection, the officer on the train radios one of the chase cars, which stop the motorist, explain the dangers and issue a citation.

During 2014, there were 22 car-train collisions and four trespassing incidents.

This year to date, there have been 12 car-train collisions reported and five trespassing incidents.

Since 1990, the Officer on a Train and Adopt a Crossing programs have been instrumental in

helping reduce the number of car-train collisions in the state. City, county and state law enforcement, state and federal agencies, along with the private business and the railroads that operate in the state sponsor the Idaho Operation Lifesaver program.

Idaho Operation Lifesaver is dedicated to eliminating car train collisions, which result in preventable deaths and injuries. For additional information or to schedule a free presentation, call Idaho Operation Lifesaver at 208-412-2481.

obituari es See more Obituaries on pages 6B and 10B

Franklin Dwaine Warner Newport

Franklin Dwaine Warner Jr. was born March 31, 1926 in Libby, Mont. to Wilhelmina “Babe” (Zeller) Warner and Franklin D. Warner Warner Sr. He attended schools there, graduating in 1944.

He joined the Army Air Corps, later the United States Air Force, and was assigned to maintain parachute and survival equipment for the next 26 years. After retiring from the USAF in 1970, he moved to Newport and worked as an upholsterer, janitor for General Telephone, and as a Pend Oreille County Mailman.

He belonged to Kiwanis, Troop 696, Citizens Advisory Committee, Newport Planning Commission and was a volunteer fireman.

At age six he started on his main interest in life, making and flying model airplanes. Over the course of his 89 years he completed more than 50 of them. Some of the RC clubs he belonged to were the Alaska Radio Control, Experimental Aircraft Association, Barons of Spokane, Northwest Soaring Society, and the Farragut Flyers.

He was married to Norma Jean Hood and had two sons, Mark “Doc” Dwaine and Brooke Hood.

They divorced, and in 1955 Franklin married Alice Rea (Crysler). They had two sons, Franklin Dwaine III and Daryl Ray.

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current on the events calendar. For the most upto-date coverage be sure to follow the chamber on Facebook and Twitter.

Again, a big thank you to The Newport Miner and its staff for taking such a wonderful and positive role in our community.

-Steve Shumski Newport

This last September, Frank and Alice celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. He is proceeded in death by his parents, his sister, and two of his sons.

He is survived by his wife, Alice, sons Doc and Daryl, a niece and nephew, five grandchildren and seven greatgrandchildren.

We love and will miss you, Frankie-doodle. See you in heaven.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, Nov. 28 at 11 a.m. at Church of Faith, 36245 Highway 41 Oldtown.

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

the love adequately, and he was afraid of being alone.

He raged against the machine that was his life. He is at peace now, no longer alone.

This leaves those of us left behind, family and friends, who truly loved him, hard pressed to find a reason. He will never be alone because we all have a piece of him in our hearts. You were loved Luke, you just never understood how much.

And his song remains

the same, love and kindness for each other. We miss you.

A memorial will be held in the spring, a time of renewal. A donation to a local mental health agency in lieu of flowers will be greatly appreciated.

Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home in Newport is in charge of arrangements.

Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at www. sherman-knapp.com.

that materialize for each election.

“It depends on what kind of election it is, whether it’s local or statewide and national,” Krizensky said.

“Write-in candidacies aren’t very common.”

However, that doesn’t stop voters from occasionally writing in a candidate they think is more suited for office than the options offered on the ballot, whether it’s a real person or a “Mickey Mouse” vote, as Krizensky called them.

“We have people put down all kinds of fictional characters,” she said. “Mickey Mouse,

Daffy Duck, Darth Vader – all sorts.”

As of Friday, Nov. 6 there were 4,094 ballots tabulated for the Pend Oreille County General Election.

The final ballot count will be Nov. 23. The election will be officially certified Nov. 24.

“It’s (voting) a process that demands accuracy, and we do our best to make sure everyone’s vote counts,” Pend Oreille County Auditor Marianne Nichols said. “We have to count all the ballots and include all the write-ins, whether the person put them down as a joke or not.”

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Luke marched to the beat of a drummer most of us can’t hear, family members said. The tempo was a bit off beat.

Nelson He had a song in his heart that filled him with love and kindness, he thought every acquaintance was a friend.

But the tune in his head left him unable to express

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Immunizations clinic partners with Festival of Trees NEWPORT – The 2015 Festival of Trees rings in the holiday season Dec. 5 at Sadie Halstead Middle School in Newport, and this year includes free immunization clinics for school age children.

Admission is free from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and families are invited to experience the holiday fun with free crafts, caroling and Santa photos.

The Pend Oreille Health Coalition and

Amerigroup will host a free immunization clinic onsite for school age children, 5-18 years, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and children who participate in the clinic receive five raffle tree tickets and prizes.

For information regarding the free immunization clinic, call the Northeast Tri County Health District at 509-447-3131.

Everyone can enjoy the beautifully decorated trees, festive atmosphere, and

winter wonderland. Raffle tickets for this year’s decorated prize trees are $1, and winners will be announced at 7 p.m.

Last year, the raffle tree values ranged from $250 to $1,350.

The Evening Benefit Social kicks off from 5-7 p.m. and includes tree viewing, festive hors d’ oeuvres buffet, dessert bar, beverages and live entertainment by “Heartbreak Pass.” Tickets

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are $20 a person. Fundraising this year supports the local Healthy Kids Snack Bags Program and Reach Out and Read.

For more information and evening benefit social reservations, call the Newport Hospital Foundation at 509447-7928. Online ticket reservations are available at www.NewportHospitalAndHealth.org.

Holiday hiring in Washington will be similar to 2014 OLYMPIA – Washington retailers will hire more than 15,000 seasonal workers throughout the fall holiday season, according to economists with the state’s Employment Security Department.

Last year, employers hired 14,753 additional workers, which was about 2.5 percent lower than Employment Security’s prediction.

“Sales growth, particularly during the holiday

Forest Health topic of Idaho Extension course COEUR d’ALENE - Animals, plants, insects, and diseases can sometimes impede reforestation, wildlife habitat, or other forest stewardship goals. Current Topics in Forest Health will be held in Coeur d’Alene, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18, at the Coeur d’Alene Inn (located off Interstate 90 at Hwy 95 exit).

The program is eligible for five Idaho pesticide license re-certification credits, 4.5 Society of American Foresters continuing forestry education credits, and 4.5 Idaho Pro-Logger continuing education credits.

Topics to be covered this year include: Pheromones to manage Douglas-Fir Beetles and other bark beetles; Maintaining Forest Water Quality (video) and Pesticide Rules in the Idaho Forest Practices Act; Site Nutrient Effects on Conifer Resistance to Insect Attack; Rush Skeletonweed – Biology, Ecology and Management; and Fate of Herbicides in the Forest Soil Environment.

Participants should preregister by Friday, Dec. 11, to ensure their place (registration forms are available at local University of Idaho Extension Offices). A $22 registration fee ($24 for online registration with a credit card at www.uidaho. edu/ForestHealth) covers handouts and refreshments.

For questions on the program, contact Chris Schnepf (208-446-1680).

season, has remained steady over recent years,” said Paul Turek, an economist with the department.

“An improving jobs picture has supported consumer spending and should lead to a positive retail season in Washington.”

The department’s labor economists say the bulk of the seasonal hiring will be in general merchandise stores, adding 8,064 jobs, up 37 positions from the same period last year.

Clothing and clothingaccessory stores expect to hire 3,929 holiday workers, also up 195 workers from 2014.

Nationally, outplacement consultancy firm Challenger, Gray, & Christmas, Inc., expects seasonal employment gains to be about the same as a year ago,

with retailers projected to add some 755,000 hires to their payrolls from October through December.

Job seekers can search for positions on the WorkSource website at go2worksource.com.In 2014, staff at 68 WorkSource centers, affiliates and connections sites helped

roughly 169,500 workers and nearly 5,600 Washington employers. Studies have shown that people who use WorkSource job-search services tend to find work faster and earn more money than those who don’t. WorkSource locations can be found at go2worksource.com.

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Students sang “On Veterans Day” while simultaneously performing the song in sign language.

Charleen Lamb records her daughter, Elsie, singing a song for veterans with her kindergarten classmates.

United States Army veterans Joe English (left) and Bruce Taylor chat while waiting for the assembly to begin.

Sixth grade student Erika Swoboda reads her essay “My Super Hero” about her father, a military veteran.

The crowd gives a standing ovation to the group of veterans that attended the assembly.

Katie Miller takes a cell phone video of her son, Noah, performing during the assembly while her daughter, Nytlee, looks on.

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Hannah Keinert speaks to a group about her experience attending both high school and college simultaneously during a dual credit presentation at Priest River Lamanna High School Tuesday, Nov. 10.

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school and college does take discipline and time management, she said.

She had to give up high school volleyball and jazz band in order to pursue her education and work her three-day a week job.

One of the disadvantages is making the hour and 15-minute drive and paying for the gas. She figures she drives about 1,200 miles a month.

“It definitely helped my driving skills,” she said.

Her father helps pay for gas.

She leaves at 6:30 a.m.

in order to get there by 8 a.m.

She says college is quite a bit different than high school. At college they give the information and it is up to the student to absorb it, she says.

“It’s nothing like high school,” she says. There is a wide range of ages of students attending community college. But the biggest difference is that you need to ask for help if you need it, it isn’t going to be offered without asking. You’re on a college timetable, which means courses are covered faster.

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Keinert says balancing work, her social life and studies has been a challenge.

She says living at home has helped save some money.

Keinert plans on attending Lewis Clark State College and majoring in business and communications. She eventually wants to be a human resources manager.

Concert benefits Cutter roof METALINE FALLS – The Cutter Theatre Coffee House Concert on Sunday, Nov. 22, will feature Donivan Johnson on the grand piano, playing music from the “Great American Songbook.” The event begins at 2 p.m., and guests are welcome anytime through the 5 p.m. closing. The concert is held in the Green Room, with a $5 cover charge. Coffees, wine and beer, and soft drinks will be available for purchase.

The Coffee House Concerts are a relaxed atmosphere, where patrons are invited to chat as well as enjoy the music. Johnson will be taking requests for an additional $5 donation. All funds raised will go to help

replace the Cutter’s aging roof, a $100,000 project.

To aid in this endeavor, Johnson is donating his usual performance fee. The music will range from the classics of George Gershwin and Cole Porter, Broadway show tunes, and popular music, including the Beatles and other rock classics.

This concert will be exciting for the whole family, and singing along is encouraged.

For more information on the Coffee House Concert roof benefit, call The Cutter at 509446-4108 or email office@cuttertheatre. com. The Cutter Theatre is located at 302 Park St., in Metaline Falls.

for 412 River Road on property owned by Marie and Charlie Eldridge, next to the Usk Post Office. Since it isn’t in the city of Cusick it needed a conditional use permit, Lithgow said.

He said several people from the Kalispel Indian Reservation spoke against approving the permit, as did the principal of Cusick High School and retired teachers.

Carrie McKinley, coordinator of the Panther Country Coalition, submitted written comments against approving the conditional use permit for the marijuana store.

She wrote that the coalition was worried about teens having more access to marijuana through family and friends, who would now have an easier time purchasing marijuana.

Impaired driving, depression and academic failure are some of the negative consequences teens that use marijuana face, she wrote.

Janice Northrup also submitted comments.

She wrote that she was concerned with marijuana edibles – marijuana that is designed to be eaten.

“It is much easier to overdose on edibles, particularly on an empty stomach, where the effects of the marijuana would be more directly transferred to your whole body,” she wrote.

Jacob Sattleen, who had applied for the conditional use permit, said it was more difficult to get people in favor of a marijuana store to come to meetings like these.

He can appeal to the county commissioners, but said he doesn’t know if that is what he will do.

He underwent an exten-

Deck the Falls poster contest for all children METALINE FALLS – The Deck the Falls is holding its annual Poster Contest. The theme for this year is “The Spirit Of Christmas.” The age categories are ages 3-5, ages 6-8, ages 9-11, and ages 12-13. Entry forms and paper are available at the Cutter Theatre during regular business hours.

Deadline for the posters is Monday, Nov. 30

at 4 p.m. Judging will take place that week and the winners will be announced at the tree lighting ceremony on Friday, Dec. 4 at 5 p.m.

The posters are then hung in local business windows through the holiday season.

The Artscape program will hold a class Monday, Nov. 16 for children to work on or complete their poster.

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The class is limited to 15 students, so early registration is encouraged.

For more information contact The Cutter Theatre at 509-446-4108.

The Cutter office is open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

sive background check before being awarded one of the state marijuana retail licenses. So far he is the only one granted a retail license in the county.

Brian Smith, spokesman for the state Liquor and Cannabis Board, said that the LCB would probably allow Sattleen time to find another place to open shop.

Smith said that many of the marijuana licenses around the state had to be withdrawn because the applicant was never able to secure the rights to a location.

The planning commission also took up amendments to the county’s development regulations. They passed amendments that will be forwarded to the county commissioners.

The amendments included the addition of a hearings examiner to hear disputes instead of the county commissioners. The hearings examiner would be paid by the hour.

Another amendment dealt with raising the threshold for a building permit from 200 square feet to 600 square feet.

A site analysis would be needed but not a building permit for a structure that would be used as an outbuilding.

Another change included having the Community Development Director handle certain decisions, rather than the planning commission.

The Community Development Director would decide certain variances and conditional use permits. Another amendment added a recreation and tourism conditional use permit.

The commission also adopted the Ione Airport Overlay for the county’s only airport. The airport is owned by the city of Ione but located in the county.

County commissioners will take up the amendments Dec. 16.

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The Gingerbread House contest is open-aged, and the size of the house is left to the creativity of the individual. In past years, castles, churches, as well as traditional houses have been submitted. The only restriction is that the house must be made of edible materials, save for the base it sits on. Delivery is the same as the cookie contest entries.

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She met her husband, Bill Weymouth, while they were working on a river boat. He’s from Texas. “I drug him up here,” she laughs. Today the couple makes their home in Coeur d’Alene. Weymouth will be playing piano for the show.

Performing on river boats is the couple’s bread and butter. They spend 30 weeks a year doing seven day a week shows on riverboats on the Mississippi and Columbia Rivers.

“We try to be home at Christmas,” Gill-Sable says.

Gill is three years older

than another performing Newport High School graduate, Cheyenne Jackson.

They both got their start performing with Caldwell and Northwoods Performing Arts. Jackson has had success on the stage, television and movies. When he was in Spokane to sing with the Spokane Symphony in 2014, he invited Gill-Sable to sing with him.

Gill-Sable says performing professionally fulfills a lifelong ambition.

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ARLEY was dead: to begin with. There is no doubt whatever about that. The register of his burial was signed by the clergyman, the clerk, the undertaker, and the chief mourner. Scrooge signed it.

Old Marley was as dead as a door-nail.

This must be understood, or nothing wonderful can come of the story I am going to relate.

Scrooge never painted out Old Marley’s name. The firm was known as Scrooge and Marley. Sometimes people called Scrooge Scrooge, and sometimes Marley, but he answered to both names. It was all the same to him.

Oh! But he was a squeezing, grasping, scraping old sinner! The cold within him froze his features, nipped his pointed nose, made his eyes red, his thin lips blue. And he didn’t thaw one degree at Christmas.

Once upon a time, on a dark Christmas Eve, old Scrooge sat busy in his counting-house. It was biting weather, and the fog poured in at every chink and keyhole.

The door was open that he might keep his eye upon his clerk, who was copying letters. Scrooge had a very small fire. But the clerk’s poor fire looked like one little coal.

“A merry Christmas, uncle! God save you!” cried a cheerful voice. It was Scrooge’s nephew, come into the room.

“Bah!” said Scrooge, “Humbug!”

This nephew’s breath smoked in the cold.

“Christmas a humbug, uncle!” he said. “You don’t mean that?”

“If I could work my will,” said Scrooge indignantly, “every idiot who goes about with ‘Merry Christmas’ on his lips, should be boiled with his own pudding, and buried

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with a stake of holly through his heart!”

The nephew answered, “Don’t be angry, uncle. Come!

Dine with us to-morrow.”

“Bah, humbug!”

“But why?” cried Scrooge’s nephew. “Why cannot we be friends? Merry Christmas, uncle!”

“Good afternoon!” said Scrooge.

“And a Happy New Year!”

“Good afternoon!” said Scrooge.

His nephew even stopped at the outer door to wish season’s greetings on the clerk. “There’s another fellow,” muttered Scrooge; who overheard him: “my clerk, fifteen shillings a week, and a wife and family, talking about a merry Christmas. Humbug!” Scrooge’s nephew had let two other people in. They bowed to him.

“Mr. Scrooge, or Mr. Marley?” said one of the gentlemen, referring to his list.

“Mr. Marley has been dead these seven years,” Scrooge replied. “He died seven years ago, this very night.”

“Mr. Scrooge,” said the gentleman, taking up a pen, “a few of us are endeavouring to buy the Poor some meat and drink, and means of warmth. What shall I put you down for?”

“Nothing,” said Scrooge. “I don’t make merry myself at Christmas and I can’t afford to make idle people merry.

They can go to debtors’ prisons.”

“Many would rather die.”

“If they would rather die,” said Scrooge, “they had better do it, and decrease the surplus population. Good afternoon, gentlemen!”

Seeing that it was useless, the gentlemen withdrew.

Scrooge went back to his work. Meanwhile the fog and darkness and biting cold thickened. One cold young boy stooped down at Scrooge’s keyhole to regale him with a Christmas carol: but at

the first sound of “God bless you, merry gentleman! May nothing you dismay!”

Scrooge seized the ruler with such energy, that the singer fled in terror, leaving the keyhole to the fog.

At length the hour of shutting up arrived. Scrooge nodded to the clerk, who instantly snuffed his candle out, and put on his hat.

“You’ll want all day to-morrow, I suppose?” said Scrooge.

The clerk observed that it was only once a year.

“A poor excuse for picking a man’s pocket every twentyfifth of December!” said Scrooge. “Be here all the earlier next morning.”

The clerk promised that he would; and Scrooge walked out with a growl. The office was closed, and the clerk ran home as hard as he could.

Scrooge took his melancholy dinner in his usual melancholy tavern; and having read all the newspapers, and See Carol, 3B

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studied his banker’s-book, went home to his gloomy house. The yard was dark and the fog and frost hung about the house.

Now, the knocker on the door was very large.

Scrooge had seen it every night and morning. But tonight Scrooge, having his key in the lock of the door, saw in the knocker, not a knocker, but Marley’s face.

Marley’s face. The eyes were wide open, and its grayish colour made it horrible.

As Scrooge looked, it became a knocker. But he did look cautiously before he shut the door. There was nothing behind the door, so he said “Pooh, pooh!” and closed it with a bang.

He walked through his rooms to see that all was right. Sitting-room, bedroom, all as they should be. Nobody under the table, or under the sofa.

Nobody under the bed or in the closet. He closed his door and double-locked himself in. He put on his dressing-gown and slippers, and his nightcap; and sat down before the fire. It was a very low fire.

And each smooth tile on the fireplace had an image of old Marley’s head - on every one! “Humbug!” said Scrooge.

He glanced upon a disused bell, that hung in the room. As he looked, this bell began to swing, softly at first; but soon it

rang out loudly, and so did every bell in the house.

It seemed an hour. The bells ceased, and he heard a clanking noise, deep down below; as if some person were dragging a heavy chain.

The cellar-door flew open with a booming sound, and then he heard the noise coming up the stairs; then straight towards his door.

“Humbug!” said Scrooge.

It came on through the heavy door, and passed into the room before his eyes.

The same face: the very same. Marley. The chain Marley pulled was long, and wound about him like a tail; and it was made of cash-boxes, keys, padlocks, and heavy purses wrought in steel. His body was transparent; so that Scrooge could see the two buttons on his coat behind.

“What do you want with me?” said Scrooge. “Who are you?”

“In life I was your partner, Jacob Marley.”

The ghost sat down inside the fireplace, as if he were quite used to it.

“You don’t believe in me,” observed the Ghost.

“Humbug, I tell you! humbug!”

At this the spirit raised a frightful cry, and shook its chain. Scrooge fell upon his knees, and clasped his hands before his face.

Asked the Ghost, “Do you believe in me or not?”

“I do,” said Scrooge. “I must. But why do spirits walk the earth, and why do they come to me?”

“It is required of every man,” the Ghost returned, “that the spirit within him should walk abroad among his fellowmen, and travel far and wide; and if that spirit goes not forth in life, it is condemned to do so after death. It is doomed to witness what it might have shared on earth, and turned to happiness!”

“You are fettered,” said Scrooge, trembling. “Tell me why?”

“I wear the chain I forged in life,” replied the Ghost. “I made it link by link, and yard by yard; and of my own free will I wore it.”

Scrooge trembled more and more.

“Would you know,” pursued the Ghost, “that the chain you bear yourself was full as heavy as this, seven Christmas Eves ago?

You have made it longer, since.”

Scrooge glanced about him on the floor, but he could see nothing.

“Tell me more,” he said, imploringly. “Speak comfort to me, Jacob!”

“I have none to give,” the Ghost replied.

“But you were always a good man of business, Jacob,” faltered Scrooge.

“Business!” cried the Ghost, wringing its hands again. “Mankind was my business. The common welfare was my business; charity, mercy, and benevolence were all my business!”

“I am here to-night to warn you,” pursued the Ghost, “that you have yet a hope of escaping my fate, Ebenezer. You will be haunted by Three Spirits.”

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“I—I think I’d rather not,” said Scrooge.

“Expect the first tomorrow,” said the Ghost, “when the bell tolls One.” “Expect the second on the next night at the same hour. The third upon the next night when the last stroke of Twelve has ceased to vibrate.”

When it had said these words, the window raised itself a little. The spectre floated out upon the bleak, dark night. Scrooge looked out.

The air was filled with phantoms, wandering hither and thither, and moaning as they went.

Every one of them wore chains like Marley’s Ghost.

They and their spirit voices faded away.

Scrooge closed the win-

dow, and examined the door by which the Ghost had entered. It was doublelocked, as he had locked it with his own hands, and the bolts were undis-

turbed. He tried to say “Humbug!” but stopped at the first syllable. And he went straight to bed, without undressing, and fell asleep upon the instant.

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b r i e f ly A Christmas Carol coming to Pend Oreille Players NEWPORT – In December the Pend Oreille Players Association will perform “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens. This classic tale of human error and redemption is brought to life by director Charlie Monte and a 23-member cast. This 19th century ghost story is taken directly from Mr. Dickens’ classic novel and enhanced with 21st century technology, and crafted by the cast and crew.The show opens Friday, Dec. 11, at 7 p.m. at the Pend Oreille Playhouse, 236 S. Union in Newport. The show will run for two weekends, Dec. 11, 12, 13, 18, 19 & 20. Friday and Saturday shows begin at 7 p.m., Sunday shows begin at 3 p.m.Cast members include Pete Balogh, Danny Litowitz, Charlie Monte, A. J. Weise, Gail Cory-Betz, Noma Hunter, Chris Demlow, Rachelle Busby, Brian Taylor, Matt Goodrich, Gillian Monte, Cordelia Monte, Ashlyn Dahl, Ashlyn McLeslie, Marisa Dahl, Sierra Hudson, Anna Jones, Laura Stuivenga, Samantha Matlock, Aamish Hunter, & Troy Neufeldt.

Adult ticket prices are $12 and students, 18 and under are. Tickets may be purchased by phone at (509)-447-9900 or in person at the Playhouse Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., or online at www. pendoreilleplayers.org.

Haiti auction benefit Nov. 20 NEWPORT – There will be a Haiti Benefit Auction Friday, Nov. 20, at the Cork and Barrel Public House in Newport from 6-9 p.m. The event is hosted by American Lutheran Church and all proceeds go towards sending a volunteer team from the church to help build a new classroom for kindergarten students in Jacmel, Haiti. There will be numerous auction items, including gift baskets.

Black cats unfairly demonized PRIEST RIVER - Black cats aren’t adopted as readily as their feline peers because of an unfair reputation as being unlucky or mischievous. To help counter this superstition, Priest River Animal Rescue (PRAR) volunteers will be visiting local elementary schools throughout November and December to celebrate National Black Cat Day. PRAR is working to dispel the black cat myths by educating youngsters about animal welfare and introducing some favorite black felines to the kids, as well as a story reading “Black Cats get a Bad Rap.” Three million pets are euthanized in the U.S. every year. Priest River Animal Rescue has participated in this community as a safe, no-kill refuge and adoption center for stray and unwanted pets as well as ensuring spaying and neutering of cats and dogs and even complicated surgeries when necessary. Over 350 pets were re-homed in 2014 by PRAR. PRAR is a non-profit organization operated almost entirely by volunteers and supported by donations from this community, adoption fees, and special grants.

Learn more online at pranimalrescue.org or visit their facebook page.

Courtesy photo|Chris Evers

Learning about vibration and sound

These Bess Herian Elementary School students in Cusick were learning about vibrations and sound recently as part of a hands-on science, technology, engineering and math project. Student teachers from Washington State University visit the school monthly to conduct the courses as part of a WSU-USDA sponsored program to promote science education. Pictured are Barb McGill, Judith Sutton, Spencer Koski and Myleigh Benham, with one of the WSU student teachers.

Calling all high school photographers POULSBO, Wash. - Applications are being accepted for the 2016 Student Photographer of the Year Award, which is open to all high school seniors in Washington State, graduating in the year 2016. One student will receive the $2,000 scholarship grant, which will be used to further the applicant’s study in the photographic arts.

A panel of professional photographers who are members of the Professional Photographers of Washington, the contest sponsor, will select the finalists. The Student Pho-

tographer of the Year will be chosen based upon photographic and scholastic studies, and the student’s wish to continue their studies in the photographic arts.

The Application postmarked deadline is Feb. 14, 2016 and the winner will be announced in March of 2016. For more information or to receive an application, contact Anita Weston 425-776-4426. Applications, information, and past Student Finalists are also available online at http:// www.ppw.org.

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Free Christmas tree permits for fourth graders COLVILLE – All fourth-graders, including homeschooled students, are eligible for a free Colville National Forest Christmas tree permit through the new White House initiative Every Kid in a Park (“Every Kid”). Every Kid is a nationwide call to action to inspire every young person across the country to visit national parks, forests, public lands and waters. All fourth graders are eligible to receive a pass that allows free access to federal lands and waters across the country for a full year.In support of this initiative, the Forest Service will make available a free Christmas tree permit to every interested fourth-grader with a 4th Grade Every Kid in the Park Pass or paper voucher. Christmas tree permits are available on a first-come, first served basis while supplies last.In order for students to receive a free tree permit, they must present a valid paper voucher printed from the Every Kid in a Park website: https:// everykidinapark.gov/.Visit the website and follow the instructions on the website to obtain the paper voucher.

Bring the paper voucher to one of the ranger stations or headquarters office on the Colville National Forest to claim the free permit.The fourth-grader and an adult must present the voucher in person.

One free tree permit per fourth-grader.

Forest Service Every Kid events in November and December will emphasize recreating on National Forests and Grasslands, winter sports, and the annual Capitol Christmas tree campaign. Please visit the following website for more information on U.S. Forest Service events and activities for Every Kid in a Park: http://www.fs.fed.us/rmrs-beta/events/everykid-park. Every Kid is an Administration-wide effort among the National Park Service, Forest Service, Department of Education, Army Corps of Engineers, Bureau of Land Management, Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Reclamation, and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

we e k ah ead Wednesday, Nov. 18 Rotary Club: 7:15 a.m. Oldtown Rotary Park Overeaters Anonymous: 8 a.m. - Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport, use back entrance Newport TOPS: 8:30 a.m. Hospitality House Fiber Arts Knitting and Spinning Group: 9 a.m. Create Arts Center, Newport Master Chef Cooking Series: 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. - Blanchard Community Center Story Time: 10:30 a.m. Blanchard Library Al-Anon: Noon - American Lutheran Church

Pinochle: 6 p.m. - Hospitality House in Newport Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - Blanchard Community Church Newport Masonic Lodge: 7:30 p.m. - Newport

Friday, Nov. 20 Davis Lake Grange: Noon - Davis Lake Grange Story Time: 3 p.m. - Newport Library Dance Classes: 5:30-6:30 p.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport Al-Anon: 7-8 p.m. - Priest River, 119 Main St., Suite 204, Room 16, Call Jan 208-9466131

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

Alcoholics Anonymous Open Meeting: 7 p.m. - St. Catherine’s Catholic Church

Jessa’s Creative Dance Class: 4 p.m. - Create Arts Center

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

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

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

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post/Auxiliary: 6 p.m. - Priest River VFW

AA Meeting: 5 p.m. - Cornerstone Building, Selkirk Way, Oldtown

North Idaho Pattern Racers 4-H: 6 p.m. - Cornerstone Building, Oldtown

Oath Keepers Constitutional Study Group: 5:30 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport

Priest River Animal Rescue: 6 p.m. - 1710 9th St., Priest River York Rite of Freemasonry: 6:30 p.m. - Spirit Lake Temple

Saturday, Nov. 21

Set Free Northwest Meal and Worship: 6:30 p.m. - Cornerstone Building Behind Ace Hardware, Oldtown

Thursday, Nov. 19

Sunday, Nov. 22

Priest River Food Bank Open: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Priest River Senior Center

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

Story Time - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick: 10:30 a.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick

Hospitality House Potluck: Noon - Hospitality House in Newport

Story Time: 10:30 a.m. Priest River Library Open Painting Workshop: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport Pend Oreille River Arts Alliance: 11 a.m. - Various Locations Duplicate Bridge: 12:30 p.m. - Hospitality House in Newport Loosely Knit: 1-3 p.m. Calispel Valley Library, Cusick Celebrate Recovery: 5:30 p.m. - House of the Lord, 754 Silverbirch Lane, Oldtown Blanchard Book Talk: 5:30 p.m. - Blanchard Library Pend Oreille Kids Club: 6 p.m. - Pend Oreille Mennonite Church

Weight Watchers: 5:30-6 p.m. Weigh in and 6 p.m. meeting - Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport Pinochle: 6 p.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick Spirit Lake Visions, Inc.: 7 p.m. - 5525 New Hampshire St., Spirit Lake Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - St. Anthony’s Church Spirit Lake Lodge No. 57: 8 p.m. - Spirit Lake

CALVARY CHAPEL NEWPORT

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

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

John 6:35

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

Morning Worship ~ 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday: Youth ~7:00 p.m.

Pastor Mitch McGhee 447-3265

Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - Pend Oreille Bible Church in Cusick Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - Blanchard Community Church

Tuesday, Nov. 24 Blanchard Spinners: Blanchard Community Center Priest River Book Talk: 10 a.m. - Priest River Library Priest River Book Talk: 10 a.m. - Priest River Library Writers Group: 2 p.m. Create Arts Center Jessa’s Creative Dance Class: 4 p.m. - Create Arts Center

Five generations gathered These five represent five generations and two states.

Pictured are Samantha Bacon of Priest River holding Sophia Bacon, the newest generation. Grandmother Jodi Adkins of Blanchard, great, great-grandmother June Baumgardner of Newport, and great-grandma Anita Elmer of Blanchard.

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

Sunday School 10:00 a.m.

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

Community Church Directory CATHOLIC MASSES

S.S. ~ 9:15 • Worship ~ 10:45 a.m.

Family Night, Wednesday ~ 7 p.m.

(Bible and Youth Clubs) Pastor Dale Wise - 509-447-3687

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

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

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

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

GRACE BIBLE CHURCH

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS

DALKENA COMMUNITY CHURCH • VILLAGE MISSIONS

Monday, Nov. 23

Blanchard Grange Potluck: 6:30 p.m. - Blanchard Grange

Courtesy photo|Jodi Adkins

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

509-671-3436

CHURCH OF FAITH

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

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

Wed. - Bible Study 6 p.m.

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

SPRING VALLEY MENNONITE CHURCH

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

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

AMERICAN LUTHERAN CHURCH E.L.C.A.

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

(509) 447-4338

PEND OREILLE GRACE FELLOWSHIP BIBLE STUDY 2 tim 2:15 God’s word rightly divided 208-610-3193 • 509-671-1716 509-671-1436

NEWPORT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

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

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

HOUSE OF THE LORD

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

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

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

NEWPORT SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH

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

Evening Worship 6:30 p.m.

Bible Study Weds. 6:30 p.m.

BAHÁ’Í FAITH OF NEWPORT Human happiness consists only in drawing closer to the Threshold of Almighty God, and in securing the peace and well-being of every individual member, high and low alike, of the human race. ‘Abdu’l Bahá Please call 509-550-2035 for the next scheduled devotional. Wonderful resources can be found at www.bahai.us and www.bahai.org

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

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

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b r i e f ly Strattons named coach of year, MVP NEWPORT – Newport volleyball coach Lori Stratton is Northeast A League coach of the year, and her Stratton daughter, Hadley Stratton is Most Valuable Player.

Lauren Vaughn of Newport was also named to the All League First Team.

Stratton Other NEA First Team members are Freeman senior Alisah Straw, Lakeside sophomore Lexi Mikkelsen, Colville senior Kennedy Zema and Deer Park Vaughn senior Callie Bostic.

Second team includes Colville sophomore Keeley Morrison, Lakeside senior Shannon Gallagher, Chewelah junior Maggie Cobb, Lakeside senior Lindsay Keck, Deer Park junior Kaitlyn Matava and Freeman sophomore Hanna Hansen.

Lady Spartans start basketball season PRIEST RIVER – The Priest River girls basketball team opens their season Thursday, Nov. 19, hosting Kootenai at 7 p.m.

Gary Stewart once again leads the girls varsity team.

Courtesy photo|WDFW

Jim Watson with his record opah.

Idaho angler breaks opah record OLYMPIA – Jim Watson of Coeur d’Alene, has set a new state record for the largest opah caught off the Washington coast, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) confirmed.

Watson caught the fish– a large-eyed, orange-red colored, disc-shaped giant– while fishing with anchovies 45 miles offshore of Westport in Grays Harbor County in September. It weighed 35.67 pounds and measured 37-7/8 inches.

Watson shared the fish with the charter crew, family and friends. “It was not like any fish I’ve tasted, but it was really good,” said Watson. “Every bit of it went to good use.”

Opah are the only fish found to be warm blooded throughout their bodies, a discovery first reported in the journal Science in May. The new opah record exceeded the previous by 7.49 pounds. That record was held by Rick Shapland.

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Rodeo season culminates in various finals

By Don Gronning Of The Miner

Courtesy photo|Patti Cutshall

Cusick’s Joe Cutshall goes up for a pass against Touchet Saturday. It is unclear whether he made this catch or not, but Cusick coach Sonny Finley said Cutshall caught one handed passes all season. It wasn’t enough, however, as Cusick lost 42-6.

Touchet wins rematch with Cusick

By Don Gronning Of The Miner

CUSICK – Playing on a cold and wet field, the Cusick Panthers couldn’t gain any traction in a 42-6 loss to Touchet in the opening round of the state playoffs.

“It was football weather,” Cusick coach Sonny Finley said of the rainy, cold conditions. Cusick knocked Touchet out of the playoffs last year and Touchet returned the favor this year.

The game was originally set for Newport, but Newport had weatherized its field and it wasn’t available, so the game was played at Cusick Saturday, Nov. 14.

Missing three starters hurt the Panthers. Tyson Shanholtzer, Tanner Shanholtzer and Canon Keogh did not play Saturday.

Finley declined to say why, saying he didn’t discuss player injuries in the media.

Finley said he had players ready to step up to take their place.

“Things just didn’t go our way that day,” he said. “We came up short on a couple of big fourth downs.”

The Panthers were hurt by turnovers Saturday. They lost two of the seven fumbles they had in the game and quarterback Spirit White was picked off twice. The Panthers also had a punt blocked, according to a Walla Walla

Union Bulletin report.

Finley said he didn’t have any statistics on the game.

Cusick wasn’t able to get on the scoreboard until the last minute of the game, when White hit Joe Cutshall on a 45-yard pass play.

According to the Union Bulletin, White completed 15 of 22 passes, with a touchdown and two interceptions.

Cusick gained 134 passing yards. Josh Keogh caught five passes for 31 yards, Cutshall caught nine passes for 80 yards and a touchdown and Colton Hansen caught one pass for 23 yards.

Touchet only had 44 yards passing but made up for it on the ground, gaining 188 yards on 38 carries to Cusick’s 94 yards on 40 carries.

The teams were close in penalties, Touchet had five for 55 yards and Cusick had seven for 54 yards, according to the Union Bulletin.

Hansen was Cusick’s leading rusher, with 92 yards on 23 carries. White carried 13 times for a net five yard loss and Cutshall carried four times for seven yards.

The Panthers finished the year with a 4-1 in regular season Northeast 1B League play.

Finley said the team showed dedication all year long.

“I was proud of the team,” he said.

Selkirk falls to ACH

By Don Gronning Of The Miner

COULEE CITY – The Selkirk Rangers football team was knocked out of the first round of the state playoffs with a 52-8 loss to Almira/ Coulee-Hartline at Coulee City Saturday, Nov. 14.

Selkirk coach Kelly Cain said ACH was the best team the Rangers have faced this year.

ACH was unbeaten in Southeast 1B South League play and only lost one game the whole year.

Selkirk also had to contend with the play of Dallas Isaak, who was involved with all seven ACH touchdowns. He ran for five TDs, including scoring runs of 75, 65 and 38 yards. In all, he ran for 264 yards

in 12 carries. He also threw two other touchdown passes and had 130 yards throwing.

“Isaak is very good and very difficult to contain,” Cain said.

Selkirk was stung by two long Isaac scoring runs in the first quarter before Joey Dickinson got into the end zone for Selkirk’s only touchdown. He followed it up with a two point conversion run.

Cain said Selkirk was able to control the tempo on offense and marched down to ACH’s 15-yard line in the second quarter before being stopped on fourth and short.

“They scored quickly after that to make the score 28-8 and kept pulling away after that.”

ACH came out after

the halftime break and put up two more touchdowns, while holding Selkirk scoreless the rest of the game.

Stephen Avey was Selkirk’s top rusher, gaining 132 yards on 25 carries. Dickenson had 50 yards on 18 carries.

Cain said he was proud of his team.

“While we finished the season with a loss I was very proud of our team,” Cain said. “The boys played hard and showed good sportsmanship all season long. They represented their school, their coaches, their community and themselves well.”

Selkirk finished the year with an 8-3 overall record and a 3-2 Northeast 1B North League record.

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This is the time of year in the rodeo world where those who have competed hard all year are rewarded with their various rodeo association finals.

From the rodeo regional scene ProWest and don CoGronning lumbia River Circuit Finals to the Professional Bull Riders, The Indian Rodeo Association and the upcoming National Finals Rodeo, contestants who have risen to the top of their associations get a chance to showcase their talents.

The Professional Western Rodeo Association – ProWest – is the sanctioning body for the Newport Rodeo, voted the contestant’s favorite rodeo. The ProWest Finals were held in Coeur d’Alene in mid October.

Austin Krogh of Newport and Caleb Nichols of Priest River both qualified in the saddle bronc riding. Nichols won fourth in the first go round with a 70 point ride and finished the year ranked No. 7 in ProWest standings.

Krogh didn’t place at the finals and finished the year ranked No. 14.

A week later was the Professional Bull Riders World Finals in Las Vegas. This is the biggest bull riding event in the world, with the world champ – J.B. Mauney winning a cool $1 million for the title.

He won $1.5 million for the year. One of the competitors, 19-yearold Derick Kolbaba of Walla Walla got everyone’s attention by qualifying for the finals by finishing high on another PBR tour.

Newport fans have seen Kolbaba ride; he won second in the bull riding here in 2012.

Kolbaba didn’t place but qualified on one bull.

Look for him to be back.

Then the first week of November was the Columbia River Circuit’s finals in Yakima.

The Columbia River Circuit is one of the regional circuits of the Professional Rodeo

Cowboy’s Association.

It includes rodeos in Washington, Oregon and northern Idaho.

Thor Hoefer, Jr. of Priest River won the opening round of the bull riding and placed third in another and second in the average to win a little more than $4,700.

Hoefer finished ninth for the season, with $8,724 in winnings.

He won the bull riding at Cheney and the Division 2 Extreme Bulls Qualifying event in Lewiston.

Hoefer also won money at PBR events, notably the Pendleton PBR event, where he won third and $3,725.

A contingent of Kalispel tribal members went to the 40th annual Indian National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas, also held the first week of November.

No doubt many will return to Las Vegas for the PRCA’s Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, set for early December.

There are a handful of northwest competitors who qualified for the NFR, including There are a handful of northwest competitors who qualified for the NFR, including Shane Proctor, who lists Grand Coulee as home.

Proctor qualified in the bull riding and has been a positive influence on Newport’s Jesse Kardos, who missed most of 2015 with a broken leg. Kardos managed to qualify for the Canadian PBR finals, however and headed to Saskatoon this weekend.

All is not well in the PRCA world, however.

Last spring a group of top PRCA competitors formed the Elite Rodeo Association.

The PRCA responded by changing its by-laws to deny PRCA membership to anyone who is a board member or holds an ownership or financial interest in any form in a conflicting rodeo organization.

Three big names – 21 time world champion Trevor Brazile, four time bareback riding champ Bobby Mote of Oregon and team roper Dennis Motes filed an ant-trust class action lawsuit in federal court, contending the PRCA is engaging in unfair practices. Stay tuned to see what happens.

Don Gronning is a former PRCA bull rider.

s p o rt s c a l e n d a r Thursday, Nov. 19 Priest River Girls Basketball vs. Kootenai: 7 p.m. – Priest River Lamanna High School

Saturday, Nov. 21 Open Gym, Adult Basketball Location: 7 a.m.

- Newport High School

208-448-2311

Albeni Hwy. • Priest River Washington Customers Call Toll Free 1-800-440-8254

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obituari es Margie Toffle-Carlton Riverside, Calif.

Margie Toffle-Carlton, 91, passed away peacefully Nov. 7, in Riverside, Calif.

She was born in Woodston, Kan., March Toffle-Carlton 15, 1924, to Walter J. and Hetty B. Elder. In 1926 they journeyed to Priest River, where they bought a dairy farm.

Marge was married in 1942 to Don Toffle, where they gained a son, James Toffle, in 1956. During that time Mr. and Mrs. Toffle built their family home near Whitworth and lived there for many years until they decided to build another home right off the Pend Oreille River, following Don’s death.

Marge moved to California to be near her son James, where she later met husband Edwin Carlton, and became a resident of Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.

Marge was a very happy person; everyone who knew her absolutely adored her.

Marge was proceeded in death by Husband Don Toffle, brother Gary Elder, sisters Ruth White and Beth Flaig.

She is survived by husband Edwin Carlton; son James and wife Lorie Toffle; grandaughters Jamie Fiscus and Bonnie and husband Jason Borrer; great grandson little Cooper Mittlehauser; nephews and nieces-in-law, Richard and Mary Flaig, Wayne and Sandy White Darrel and Linda Flaig, Jack and Linda Elder, Tim and Judy Elder Randy and Bobbi Elder; nieces Becky Johnson and MaryEllen Toffle.

Edo Albert Pierre Newport

Edo Albert Pierre was born to Raymond and Mildred Pierre in Newport Sept. 12, 1956. He was 59 years old.

He is survived by two daughters, JesPierre sica and Jodie; four precious grandchildren; Tempest, LaNia, Tameira, and Roy’al; brothers Elmer, Randy and Walter “Chop” and many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

He passed away early Tuesday morning, Nov. 10, in Holy Family Hospital following his fight against cancer. It seemed as though his mom called him home to be with her; we lost our beloved Edo the same day we lost his mom 30 years ago to the day.

Edo was a very active and busy man. He worked many years with the Kalispel Tribe in various positions including serving on the tribal council. With many talents in different fields Edo was a hard worker and loved working outside.

Edo was a great hunter and fisher. He enjoyed his time with family. He was an active part of the daily lives of his grandkids. After the kids wore him out he would need time to cause a little ruckus and would head off to the casino or to shoot a game of pool. He was an avid stickgame player, traveling near and far to play with family and friends. He never sat down for long. Even with his sickness he was on the go. He lived a great life with so much love and family.

He is preceded in death by his mother and father, a sister, Wynona, and brothers Jerome, Nick, Raymond, and Teddy.

Rosary was held Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. at the Kalispel Tribe Community Center in Usk.

Funeral will be November 13 at 10 a.m.

Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home in Newport is in charge of arrangements.

Family and friends are invited to sign the online guest book at sherman-knapp.com

Jesse W. Phillips On Oct. 31, Jesse W. Phillips was called home to his eternal reward. He was 90 years old. While we have lost a friend, a father, a grandfather and a mentor here on earth, we know that he will continue to be a great influence to all those whose lives he Phillips touched.

“Sonny,” as he was known to the family was born Sept. 15, 1925, in the Chilkoot Army Barracks in Haines, Ark., to Jesse and Bethel Phillips. Times were hard and Sonny learned the value of hard work as he spent his youth hauling tarwood and chopping cotton in the fields of Florida.

A move to Fort Vancouver would yield his first views of the Pacific Ocean and perhaps a glance into his own future.

Ever the patriot, Jesse came of age doing electrical work in the Kaiser Ship Yards in Portland, Ore, where he overcame the limitations of an eighth grade education and learned to do complex mathematics and read blueprints. At 17, he asked his mother for permission to join the U.S. Navy and help with the war effort, but was denied.

He was patient however, and enlisted in the U.S. Navy on Nov. 3, 1943 shortly after his 18th birthday. Jesse attended 12 weeks of basic training at Farragut, Idaho, on Lake Pend Oreille before learning the skills he would need as a radioman. For over three years, he manned the radios day and night on ships such as the USS R-4 (R class coastal defense submarine), the USS Dentuda (Balaoclass attack submarine), the USS Piranha (Balao-Class attack submarine), and the USS LSM 382 ( Amphibious Landing Ship). RM2 Phillips served with distinction throughout the Asiatic Pacific Theatre earning the Victory Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. As one of the few radiomen available at the time, he often went for days, sleeping just 10-15 minutes at a time, in order to monitor radio traffic. Jesse was Honorably Discharged on Aug. 2, 1947.

After spending a few months enjoying civilian life, Jesse took a job with the railroad working as a telegraph operator. He found the desolation of Ephrata, Wash., too much to bear and promptly left for better opportunities in the big city of Spokane, where he began work at the City Ramp Garage on the corner of First and Stevens. “Phil” Phillips as he was known to his customers, enjoyed working at “The Ramp” and quickly rose to the position of General Manager where he stayed for over 40 years. Always quick with a smile and honest to a fault, he was the man that everyone trusted to keep their vehicles safe and on the road. Jesse donated many hours in service to the business community as a member of the Rotary Club and Toastmasters.

Jesse wasn’t all work, however. He enjoyed many pursuits such as hunting, fishing, dancing, and the outdoors. It was these rugged qualities, which must have attracted one Jaquelin Dexter, with whom he fell in love and married in 1951.

Jackie and Jesse worked side

by side at the City Ramp and had a wonderful marriage that lasted 43 years until her passing in 1994.

Upon retirement, Jesse moved to a cabin he built on

the banks of the Pend Oreille River in Newport, where he was a fixture at the local Eagles Club. Every Saturday would find him out on the dance floor kicking up his

heels and enjoying some good country music. When not out dancing, Jesse liked to carve wooden ducks and work in the garden.

He also volunteered at the

Chamber of Commerce and the Pend Oreille Historical Society.

Just like the job in Eph-

STANCES: Old LeClerc Rd, respondent reports receiving a disturbing email on his cell phone.

domestic violence, possession of a controlled substance and possession of a controlled substance without a prescription.

See Obituaries, 10B & 6A

p o l i c e r e p o rt s Editor’s note: The police reports, taken from dispatch logs provided to The Miner by law enforcement agencies, are not intended to be an exact report but rather a comprehensive list of police calls in Pend Oreille and West Bonner counties. Dispatch also fields calls for the Kalispel Tribe property in Airway Heights.

Certain police calls are generally omitted because of space constraints. These include but aren’t limited to ambulance calls for illness, unfounded alarms, traffic stops, dogs at large, abandoned vehicles, 911 hang–ups and civil standbys. All dispositions for the police reports are assumed to be active, assist or transfer at press time. The police reports are updated each weekday on The Miner Online.

Pend Oreille County

Monday, Nov. 9 TRESPASSING: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of trespasser.

TRAFFIC HAZARD: Hwy. 31, report of elk needs to be euthanized.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Newport area, report of suspicious financial activity.

DRUGS: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of drug investigation.

DRIVING WHILE LICENSE SUSPENDED: W. Pine, Newport JUVENILE PROBLEM: S. Calispel Ave., report of a juvenile problem.

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Bear Tooth Rd., report of a dark blue car parked since Friday.

WEAPON OFFENSE: Hwy. 20, report of male shooting rifle by roadway.

ARREST: W. Pine St., Newport, Michael L. Schuab, 43, Newport was arrested on an out of county warrant.

MISSING PERSON: Bear Paw Rd., report of hunter last seen around 3:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 10 FISH AND GAME: Gray Rd., report of deer in respondent’s driveway that cannot get up.

time.

TRAFFIC HAZARD: W. 1st Ave., Newport, report of three boys riding skateboards jumping in front of cars.

DRIVING WHILE LICENSE SUSPENDED: W. Walnut St., Newport, report of known suspended driver.

EXTRA PATROL: W. Pine St., Newport VEHICLE PROWL: W. 3rd St., Newport, respondent reports a center counsel was found in alley with registrations in it.

TRANSPORT: S. Garden Ave., Newport, transporting inmates to Spokane County.

DRUGS: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of drugs found in wallet.

ARREST: Robert Wayne Johnson, 45, of Spokane was arrested on an out of county warrant and local warrant felony.

ARREST: Todd Giles Tusler, 51, of Newport, was arrested for assault in the 4th degree and unlawful imprisonment.

ARREST: James Daniel Lebow, 38, of Newport was arrested on a Department of Corrections detainer.

Wednesday, Nov. 11 THEFT: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of theft.

AGENCY ASSIST: Maple St., report of two-vehicle collision.

ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 211, report of vehicle traveling at high rate of speed.

FOUND PROPERTY: S. Spokane Ave., report of bicycle found.

ANIMAL PROBLEM: N. Shore Diamond, report of neighbor’s dog at large.

LITTERING: LeClerc Rd. S., report of vehicle littering.

TRAFFIC HAZARD: Hwy. 20, report of sandbox in middle of roadway.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Hwy. 2, report of female being abusive and stealing from complainant.

DISABLED VEHICLE: S. Calispell Rd., report of disabled vehicle in area.

SUCPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Harworth Rd., respondent reports receiving several text messages from known male subject.

EXTRA PATROL: River Rd., vehicles seen speeding in area per tribal unit.

MISSING PERSON: Hwy. 2, son left over a week ago and hasn’t returned.

ARREST: Tianna Krisstarah Bennett, 24, of Newport was arrested for violation of a no contact order.

DISTURBANCE: E. 4th Ave., Newport, report of male going door to door banging on doors and knocking things over.

AGENCY ASSIST: Hwy. 2, assist Airway Heights PD with shoplifter.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: W. 1st St., Newport, report that complainant’s dogs are barking at something in complainant’s shed.

Friday, Nov. 13 FRAUD: McCloud Creek Rd., report of fraudulent charges on credit card.

TRAFFIC HAZARD: LeClerc Rd. N., report of tree blocking both lanes.

ARREST: W. Pine St., Newport, juvenile with warrant arrested.

DRIVING WITH A SUSPENDED LICENSE: Spruce St., driver cited and released for DWLS. SEX OFFENSE: Veit Springs Lane, report of sex offense.

FISH AND GAME: Coachman Rd., report of felon hunting.

JUVENILE PROBLEM: S. Newport Ave., Newport, report of juveniles trespassing on property.

FOUND PROPERTY: W. 6th Ave. THEFT: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, theft of coat reported.

THEFT: Enchanted Forest, report of WIC cards missing from vehicle.

POSSIBLE DUI: Hwy. 2, report of vehicle unable to maintain lane travel.

WANTED PERSON: S. Garden Ave., Newport, male transported from Bonner County.

WEAPON OFENSE: N. Union Ave., Newport, report of felon with a firearm.

FISH AND GAME: Roberts Rd., report of moose hit by car.

BURGLARY: N. Washington Ave., Newport, report of a male wearing an army coat climbing into residence through window.

BURGLARY: Veit Rd., report of burglary.

THEFT: Deer Valley Rd., report customer was short on bill.

ANIMAL PROBLEM: Hwy. 2, report of injured deer needing euthanized.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: LeClerc Rd. N.

ARREST: James D. Lebow, 38, of Newport, arrested on Department of Corrections detainer.

ARREST: Michelle L. Taylor, 49, of

ACCIDENT: Hwy. 31, report that vehicle left roadway and tore down part of fence.

THEFT: N. Hayford Rd., report of theft

PHONE OFFENSE: Hwy. 31, report of suspicious calls.

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Grinnel St., report of an 80s Chevy truck parked for extended

AUTOMOBILE THEFT: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of stolen vehicle.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUM-

pu blic m e eti ngs Wednesday, Nov. 18 Pend Oreille Economic Development Council: 8:30 a.m. – Cusick Community Center Diamond Lake Water and Sewer District Board: 10 a.m. - District Office Pend Oreille County Park Board: 2 p.m. - Cusick Community Center West Bonner County School Board: 6 p.m. - District Office, Priest River Fire District No. 4 Commissioners: 6 p.m. - Dalkena Fire Station Ione Town Council: 7 p.m. Clerk’s Office

Thursday, Nov. 19 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. 23 Pend Oreille County Commissioners: 9 a.m. - Pend

Oreille County Courthouse Pend Oreille Fire District No. 2 Board: 10 a.m. - Fire Station 23, 390442 Highway 20, Ione Newport Planning Commission: 5 p.m. - Newport City Hall

Tuesday, Nov. 24 Bonner County Commissioners: 8:45 a.m. - Bonner County Administrative Building Pend Oreille County Commissioners: 9 a.m. - Pend Oreille County Courthouse Newport School Board: 5 p.m. - District Office

SUSPICIOUS PERSON: Best Chance Rd., respondent can see smoke on property.

DISTURBANCE: Veit Rd., report of disturbance.

POSSIBLE DUI: Hwy. 2, report of gold Oldsmobile swerving severely on roadway.

West Bonner County

BURGLARY: Veit Rd., report of items moved inside residence and package opened.

AGENCY ASSIST: Hwy. 231, agency assist for theft call

ACCIDENT: S. Spokane Ave., Newport, respondent backed out of driveway and hit passing vehicle.

ASSAULT: N Hayford Rd., Airway Heights

ANIMAL PROBLEM: Coyote Trail, report of a deer needing to be euthanized.

Thursday, Nov. 12

Sunday, Nov. 15 SUSPICIOUS PERSON: Copper Landing, report of transient sleeping.

POSSIBLE DUI: Hwy. 31, report of silver Chevy, driver sleeping in middle of road with rifle on front seat.

ANIMAL PROBLEM: Chippewa Ave., report of injured deer needing euthanized.

ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 2, report of Toyota pickup crossing lanes excess 80 mph.

ARREST: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, Artina L. Arthur, 48, was arrested after a drugs call.

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, suspicious vehicle.

EXTRA PATROL: S. Newport Ave., Newport

ANIMAL PROBLEM: Houghton St. report of deer with two broken legs

ARREST: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, Danny R. Shipley, 37, was arrested on a warrant.

ARREST: David Benjamin Garrison, 46, of Newport was arrested for fourth degree assault domestic violence and on a probation violation.

Saturday, Nov. 14

BURGLARY: Driskill Rd., report of cabin and trailer broken into.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Panhead Hill, fourth party info about a possible altercation happening.

ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 20, report of Pathfinder swerving all over the road.

FIRE: Tacoma Creek Rd., report of trees on fire.

FIRE: Hwy. 20, report of possible house on fire.

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Jorgens Rd., report of silver Honda left in ditch.

ARREST: Jorgens Rd., Sandy Strickland, 36, was arrested on a warrant.

POSSIBLE DUI: Hwy. 2, report of erratic driver in a dark sedan.

ARREST: S. Scott Ave., Newport, Joshua H. Hester, 39, of Newport was arrested for fourth degree assault

Monday, Nov. 9 HUNTING AND FISHING VIOLATION: Pond Rd. and Hwy. 41, Blanchard

Tuesday, Nov. 10 ABANDONED VEHICLE: E. Spring St. S., Oldtown, report of an abandoned vehicle.

AGENCY ASSIST: N. State Ave., Oldtown, agency assist was requested.

NON-INJURY ACCIDENT: Hwy. 2, Priest River MISSING PERSON: Bear Paw Rd., Priest River

Wednesday, Nov. 11 SUSPICIOUS PERSON/ CIRCUMSTANCES: Hoo Doo Loop, Oldtown, report of suspicious activity.

ATTEMPTED BURGLARY: Coyote Pass Rd., Blanchard, report of an attempted vehicle burglary.

FRAUD: Hoo Doo Mountain Rd., Priest River, report of fraud.

NON INJURY ACCIDENT: LeClerc Rd., Oldtown

Thursday, Nov. 12 ARREST: Shamar Drive, Blanchard, a report of suspicious vehicles in the Blanchard area resulted in the arrest of Darin J. Scott, 41, of Calder, Idaho, for felon in possession of a firearm and drugs.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON: E. Lincoln Ave., Priest River

Friday, Nov. 13 TRAFFIC HAZARD: Hwy. 57, Priest River HAZARDOUS CONDITION: Spirit Lake Cutoff, Spirit Lake

Saturday, Nov. 14 ARREST: Hwy. 2, Oldtown, Sean Paul Welch, 41, of Priest River was arrested for driving under the influence.

ARREST: Spirit Lake Cutoff, Priest River, Wendy Stokes, 20, of Priest River was arrested for driving without privileges and minor consumption of alcohol.

ARREST: USFS 2550, Blanchard, Lewis W. Gameson, 19, of Wisconsin was arrested for minor consumption of alcohol and resisting/ obstructing.

Sunday, Nov. 15 DRIVING WITHOUT PRIVILEGES: Hwy. 41, Oldtown

Pend Oreille County Republican Central Committee : 6 p.m. - Cusick Community Center Pend Oreille Planning and Zoning Commission Workshop : 6 p.m. - Cusick Community Center Pend Oreille County Republican Party: 7-8:30 p.m.

- American Legion, Cusick

Wednesday, Nov. 25 Tri-County Economic Development District: 11 a.m.

- TEDD Conference Room, 986 S. Main, Suite A, Colville

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PEND OREILLE COUNTY TRANSFER STATIONS COORDINATOR: Public Works/ Solid Waste: Fulltime, union position. Salary: $3,070.64/ month. Must possess a Class “A” CDL driver’s license.

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Parent Child Educators work in partnership with parents to provide comprehensive Early Head Start services in a home-based program option for pregnant women, infants and toddlers. Ninety-minute home visits are scheduled on a weekly basis, year round with two socialization events per month. Caseloads per PCE include 10 to 12 infants, toddlers and pregnant women. While PCEs are the primary service provider for the home-based EHS program option, they work collaboratively with parents, other EHS staff, volunteers, community partners and other providers plan and implement the full range of EHS services.

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

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11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below, a copy of the claim, and filing the original of the claim with the Court in which the probate proceedings were commenced.

The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1) (c); OR (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice.

If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060.

This bar is effective as to claims against both the Decedent’s probate and non-probate assets.

Date of First Publication: November 4, 2015.

Personal Representative: /s/Tracy Morrow Attorneys for Personal Representative Lukins & Annis, P.S. By /s/ Neil S. McKay WSBA #01188 Address for Mailing or Service

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2015329 PUBLIC NOTICE S U P E R I O R C O U R T, S TAT E O F WA S H I N G T O N , COUNTY OF SPOKANE NO. 15-4-01524-1 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 In the Matter of the Estate of: JOHANNA F. MORROW, Deceased.

The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the deceased must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW

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Vickie Miles, Secretary Published in The Newport Miner on November 11 and 18, 2015 (41-2) ____________________________ 2015343 PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE SUPERIOR COURT O F WA S H I N G T O N F O R P E N D OREILLE COUNTY NO.: 15-4-0004-5 NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.010 & 020 In the Matter of the Estate of: LINDA G. GETTY, Deceased The Personal Representative named below has been appointed and has qualified as Personal Representative (PR) of this estate. All persons having claims against the deceased must, prior to the time such claims would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, serve their claims on the PR, or on the Attorney of record at the address stated below, and file an executed (signed) copy of the claim with the clerk of this Court within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, or within four months after the date of filing this notice, with the clerk of this court, whichever is later or, except under those provisions included in RCW 11.40.011 or RCW 11.40.013, the claim will be forever barred.

DATE OF FILING COPY OF NOTICE TO CREDITORS with the Clerk of the Court: November 3, 2015.

DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: November 11, 2015 PR: /s/David Ross DAVID A. ROSS 1712 Kirkpatrick Road Elk, WA 99009 Attorney: /s/M. Dave Burdega M. Dave Burdega, WSBA 05560 16 East Crawford P.O. Box 1028 Deer Park, Washington 99006-1028 Phone: (509) 276-6028 Fax: (509) 276-2426 Published in The Newport Miner on November 11, 18, and 25, 2015.

(41-3) ____________________________ 2015345 PUBLIC NOTICE The Pend Oreille County Library District Board of Trustees will meet November 19 at the District Office in Newport at 10:00 a.m. for their regular meeting to include the presentation of the following: Resolution 2015-001 - Levy Certification/RCW 84.52.020 Resolution 2015-002 - Ordinance/ RCW 84.55.120 Resolution 2015-003 - 2016 Budget Public input will be accepted prior to the Board of Trustees voting on the adoption of these resolutions.

PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18.

The newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising or real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800927-9275. (31tf)

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Published in The Newport Miner on November 11 and 18, 2015. (41-2) ____________________________ 2015346 PUBLIC NOTICE WA C 1 9 7 - 11 - 9 7 0 D E T E R M I N AT I O N O F NONSIGNIFICANCE (DNS) Description of proposal: Water System Plan Update. This is a nonproject proposal.

Proponent: City of Newport Location of Proposal: City of Newport Lead Agency: City of Newport The lead agency for this proposal has determined that it does not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. An environmental impact statement (EIS) is not required under RCW 43.21C.030 (2)(c). This decision was made after review of a completed environmental checklist and other information on file with the lead agency. This information is available to the public on request.

This DNS is issued under WAC 197-11-340(2); the lead agency will not act on this proposal for 14 days from the date below. Please submit comments by December 03, 2015.

Responsible Official: Mr. Ray King Position/title: City Administrator Address: 200 S Washington Ave, Newport, WA 99156 Phone: (509) 447-5611 Date: November 10, 2015 Signature: Ray King Published in The Newport Miner on November 11 and 18, 2015. (41-2) ____________________________ 2015259 P ublic N otice NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. TS No.: WA - 1 4 - 6 3 8 6 9 8 - S W A P N N o . : 433706630001 Title Order No.: 0214042257 Deed of Trust Grantor(s): BRANDON C MOCK, JACKLYN M LATHROP Deed of Trust Grantee(s): MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGI S T R AT I O N S Y S T E M S , I N C .

(MERS) AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE BANK, FSB Deed of Trust Instrument/Reference No.: 20090300720 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, the undersigned Trustee, will on 12/18/2015 , at 10:00 AM at the main stairs of the Old City Courthouse, 625 W 4th Street, Newport, WA 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 1 of Porter Division according to the plat thereof recorded in Book 4 of Plats, page 37, Pend Oreille County, Washington. More commonly known as: 237 S 8TH STREET, IONE, WA 99139 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 2/23/2009, recorded 2/27/2009, under 2009-0300720 records of PEND OREILLE County, Washington , from BRANDON C MOCK, AND JACKLYN M LATHROP, BOTH SINGLE PERSONS , as Grantor(s), to LANDSAFE TITLE OF WASHINGTON , as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGI S T R AT I O N S Y S T E M S , I N C .

(MERS) AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE BANK, FSB , as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned by MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. (MERS) AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE BANK, FSB (or by its successors-in-interest and/or assigns, if any), to Nationstar Mortgage LLC . II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrower’s or Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust/Mortgage. III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: Failure to pay when due the follo wing amounts which are now in arrears: $26,426.26 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $117,760.56 , together with interest as provided in the Note from 12/1/2013 on, and such other costs and fees as are provided by statute.

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

12/18/2015 . The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by 12/7/2015 (11 days before the sale date) to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before 12/7/2015 (11 days before the sale) the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid.

Payment must be in cash or with cashiers or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank.

The sale may be terminated any time after the 12/7/2015 (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower or Grantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance by paying the principal and interest, plus costs, fees and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): NAME BRANDON C MOCK, AND JACKLYN M LATHROP, BOTH SINGLE PERSONS ADDRESS 237 S 8TH STREET, IONE, WA 99139 by both first class and certified mail, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served, if applicable, with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. These requirements were completed as of 12/31/2014 . VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above-described property. IX. Anyone having any objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale.

NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS – The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20 th 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 20 th 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. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission: Toll-free: 1-877-894-HOME (1-877-894-4663) 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.cf m?webListAction=search&searchs tate=WA&filterSvc=dfc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Telephone: 1-800-606-4819 or Web site: http://nwjustice.org/what-clear . If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee.

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and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBTAND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. Dated: 8/13/2015 Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, as Trustee By: Tricia Moreno, Assistant Secretary Trustee’s Mailing Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington C/O Quality Loan Service Corp. 411 Ivy Street, San Diego, CA 92101 (866) 645-7711 Trustee’s Physical Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington 108 1 st Ave South, Suite 202 Seattle, WA 98104 (866) 925-0241 Sale Line: 916.939.0772 Or Login to: http://wa.qualityloan.com TS No.: WA - 1 4 - 6 3 8 6 9 8 - S W I D S P u b #0089327 11/18/2015 12/9/2015 Published in The Newport Miner on November 18 and December 9, 2015. (42, 45) ___________________________ 2015335 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Newport City Council will hold a Public Hearing at 6:00 p.m., December 07, 2015 in Council Chambers located at 200 S. Washington Ave., Newport, Washington for the purpose of reviewing the 2016 Preliminary Budget. Copies of the Preliminary Budget may be obtained by the public on November 18, 2015.

Published in the Newport Miner November 18 and 25, 2015. (42-2) ___________________________ 2015347 PUBLIC NOTICE F E M A 4 2 4 3 - D R - WA The U.S Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) hereby gives notice to the public of its intent to reimburse eligible applicants for eligible costs to repair and/or replace facilities damaged by wildfires and mudslides that occurred between August 9 and September 10, 2015.

This notice applies to the Public Assistance (PA) Program and Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) implemented under the authority of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. §§ 5121-5206.

Under a major disaster declaration (FEMA-4243-DR-WA) signed by the President on October 20, 2015, Public Assistance has been made available in Chelan, Ferry, Lincoln, Okanogan, Pend Oreille, Stevens, Whatcom, and Yakima Counties, and on the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation. Additional areas may be designated at a later date. All areas and federally recognized tribes in the State of Washington may be eligible for HMGP. This public notice concerns activities that may affect historic properties, activities that are located in or affect wetland areas or the 100-year floodplain, and critical actions within the 500-year floodplain. Such activities may adversely affect a historic property, the floodplain or a wetland, or may result in continuing vulnerability to flood damage.

Presidential Executive Orders 11988 and 11990 require that all federal actions in or affecting the floodplain or wetlands be reviewed for opportunities to relocate and evaluated for social, economic, historical, environmental, legal and safety considerations. Where there is no opportunity to relocate, FEMA is required to undertake a detailed review to determine what measures can be taken to minimize future damages.

The public is invited to participate in the process of identifying alternatives and analyzing their impacts.

FEMA has determined that for certain types of facilities there are normally no alternatives to restoration in the floodplain/wetland. These are facilities that meet all of the following criteria: 1) FEMA’s estimate of the cost of repairs is less than 50% of the cost to replace the entire facilContinued on 10B

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rata, the solitude of the cabin began to wear thin and Jesse once again moved to the big city of Spokane, where he lived with his longtime friend and companion Colleen Flynn. Together they enjoyed traveling, dining with friends and family and spending time at the local casinos. Jesse was a lifetime member of the VFW Post 51 in Spokane where the two enjoyed attending events on a regular basis.Jesse is survived by his daughter, Linda Flack of Otis Orchards, Wash.; and two grandsons, Robert Flack of Otis Orchards, Wash., and Phil Flack of Priest River.

A memorial service will be held Thursday, Nov. 19, at 5 p.m. at VFW Post 51 in Spokane, WA. In lieu of flowers, please send a donation in his memory to the “Children of our Heroes” fund, AMVETS Post 92. 8415 N General Grant Way, Spokane WA 99208.

Ralph Robert Kerl Pocatello, Idaho

Ralph Robert Kerl, age 90, a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, died in his sleep Thursday, Nov. 12, of natural causes. Ralph was born on Nov. 25, 1924, in Highwood, Mont., the first son of John Henry Kerl and Gladys Hazel (Zanto) Kerl. Ralph, his parents and younger brother Ted lived

and worked on a farm raising horses, cows, pigs, chickens and growing grain. The depression of the 1930s was hard for them, as it was for many. But they persevered and were able to sell butter, eggs, chickens, beef, pork Kerl and ground grain to make ends meet.

In 1941 Ralph’s father and mother purchased 160 acres of timberland on Hoodoo Creek, one mile west of the Vay, Idaho, general store andz post office. While his family returned to Montana in the fall of 1941 to help their extended family harvest crops, Ralph stayed at their new home in Idaho and raised 300 chickens, cleared timber, and harvested hay for sale. Ralph joined the U.S. Navy in 1943 and was deployed to the Hawaiian Island of Oahu in the Pacific Theater as a radioman. He was very proud of his service to his country during WWII, and later joined the Naval Reserve in 1946 and was honorably discharged in 1948.After the end of WWII Ralph was transferred to Treasure Island in San Francisco where he met, and two weeks later, on Dec. 21, 1945, married Josephine Madeline Mondello. Josie was a diminutive Italian beauty whom he brought home to Idaho and together they raised their sons Ron Kerl, Bob Kerl and daughter Kelly Howe.

Continued from 9B ity, and the total cost is less than $100,000; 2) the facility is not located in a floodway; 3) the facility has not sustained major structural damage in a previous Presidentially declared flooding disaster or emergency; and, 4) the facility is not critical (e.g., the facility is not a hospital, generating plant, emergency operations center, or a facility that contains dangerous materials). FEMA intends to provide assistance for the restoration of these facilities to their pre-disaster condition, except that certain measures to mitigate the effects of future flooding or other hazards may be included in the work. For example, a bridge or culvert restoration may include a larger waterway opening to decrease the risk of future washouts.

For routine activities, this will be the only public notice provided.

Other activities and those involving facilities that do not meet the four criteria are required to undergo more detailed review, including study of alternate locations. Subsequent public notices regarding such projects will be published if necessary, as more specific information becomes available.

In many cases, an applicant may have started facility restoration before federal involvement. Even if the facility must undergo detailed review and analysis of alternate locations, FEMA will fund eligible restoration at the original location if the facility is functionally dependent on its floodplain location (e.g., bridges and flood control facilities), or the project facilitates an open space use, or the facility is an integral part of a larger network that is impractical or uneconomical to relocate, such as a road. In such cases, FEMA must also examine the possible effects of not restoring the facility, minimize floodplain/wetland impacts, and determine both that an overriding public need for the facility clearly outweighs the Executive Order requirements to avoid the floodplain/wetland, and that the site is the only practicable alternative. State of Washington, local, and tribal officials will confirm to FEMA that proposed actions comply with all applicable State and local floodplain management and wetland protection requirements.

FEMA also intends to provide HMGP funding to mitigate for future disaster damages. These projects may include construction of new facilities; modification of existing, undamaged facilities; relocation of facilities out of floodplains; demolition of structures, or other types of projects to mitigate future disaster damages. In the course of developing project proposals, subsequent public notices will be published if necessary, as more specific information becomes available.

The National Historic Preservation Act requires federal agencies to take into account the effects of their undertakings on historic properties.

Those actions or activities affecting buildings, structures, districts or objects 50 years or older or that affect

After returning to Idaho, Ralph was hired by Frank Anselmo, Sr. to work at Kaniksu Tractor and Implement in Priest River. After a brief move to northern California, Ralph returned to Priest River where he partnered with James Ketchum to own and for many years operate Modern Supply. Later he returned to Kaniksu Tractor to work for his good friend Frank Anselmo, Jr. When Frank sold Kaniksu Tractor to Joe Murray, Ralph stayed on as Sales Manager for Murray Equipment until he retired.Josie died of cancer in 1982 and on March 17, 1990, Ralph married Relma Mies and moved to Oldtown. Ralph and Relma were able to travel extensively after their marriage, visiting far away places in New Zealand, Australia, Hawaii, and Alaska, as well as places closer to home.After Relma passed away in June of 2013, Ralph moved to Pocatello, Idaho, to live out his life with his son Ron and daughter-in-law Kathy. Ralph was preceded in death by his parents, brother Ted (Vera) Kerl, Josie Kerl and Relma Kerl. He is survived by his son Ron (Kathy) Kerl of Pocatello, Bob Kerl of Spokane, and Kelly (Amos) Howe of Newport, six grand children, and many great grandchildren. Also surviving Ralph are the members of Relma’s family, Doug (Marcie) Naccarato, Dennis (Linda) Naccarato, Tina (John) Campbell, and their children.

The Kerl family gives special thanks

archeological sites or undisturbed ground will require further review to determine if the property is eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). If the property is determined to be eligible for the NRHP, and FEMA’s undertaking will adversely affect it, FEMA may provide additional public notices.

For historic properties not adversely affected by FEMA’s undertaking, this will be the only public notice.

As noted, this may be the only public notice regarding the abovedescribed actions under the PA and HMGP programs. Interested persons may obtain information about these actions or a specific project by writing to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Region 10, 130 228th Street SW, Bothell, WA 98021-9796. Comments should be sent in writing to Thomas J. Dargan, Federal Coordinating Officer, at the above address within 15 days of the date of this notice.

to Michelle of Access Home Health for her caring and loving help over the past two and half years, and to Access Hospice, especially Kristie, who made every effort to keep Ralph comfortable the last week of his life. A graveside memorial will be conducted at a later time in Priest River, Idaho.

James F. Keiffer Troy, Mont.

James Frederick (Fred) Keiffer, 81, of Troy, Mont., passed away at his home Nov. 11, from natural causes. He was 81. He was born Oct. 4, 1934, in Metaline Falls, to James C. and Ella May Keiffer (Tucker) Keiffer.

Fred’s father was a miner and the family moved from Metaline Falls to Mullen, Idaho, when he was a baby. His father passed away when he was 18 months old and his mother eventually married Tom Petroff. They moved back to Metaline Falls, where Fred attended school and spent most of his childhood. He graduated from Metaline Falls High School in 1954.

After graduation, Fred moved to Libby where he went to work for C & H Market. In May of 1956, he went to work for J. Neils Lumber Company and worked in the shop. Fred married Dolores Chaney in April 26, 1957,

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By Order of the Commission Public Hospital District No. 1 of Pend Oreille County Thomas W. Wilbur CEO & Superintendent Published in The Newport Miner on November 18, 2015. (42) ___________________________

2015354 PUBLIC NOTICE PORT OF PEND OREILLE LEGAL NOTICE SURPLUS PROPERTY The Port of Pend Oreille has declared the following as no longer necessary, material to, or useful in the operations of the Port and, therefore surplus property.

• Approximately 1.42 acres of land within the city limits of Newport, located off Idaho State Highway 41 To arrange inspection or obtain more information including legal description and record of survey map Published in The Newport Miner on contact the Port office at 1981 Black November 18, 2015 (42) Road, Usk, WA or 509-445-1090. ___________________________ Sealed bids will be accepted until 2 p.m., Monday, December 7, 2015.

2015349 Bids will be opened on December PUBLIC NOTICE 8th at approximately 9 a.m. and a The Pend Oreille Co. Cemetery Dis- decision shall be made regarding trict II, N. has scheduled a PUBLIC disbursement. Successful buyer will HEARING for the review of its 2016 be responsible for all closing costs, Preliminary Budget, and to consider taxes, title insurance, boundary line the fixing of the Annual Tax Levy. adjustment fees, broker fees if apDATE: December 3, 2015. TIME: plicable, recording fees and all other 11:00 a.m. LOCATION: Metaline fees/expenses associated with the Town Hall Council Chambers, 101 sale of this property in addition to Housing Drive, Metaline, WA. Im- the purchase price of said property. mediately following this Public Hear- Sale shall be completed through a ing will be the Cemetery District II’s Quit Claim Deed process. Payment Regular Board Meeting at 11:15 a.m. must be received in full on date of This December Meeting Agenda the signing of the closing documents includes: The fixing of the annual and must be made by cash or caCemetery District II Tax Levy and shier’s check. passing the 2016 Final Budget. Bids may be hand delivered or Full copies of the Cemetery District mailed to the Port at the aboveII Ordinances and Resolutions are mentioned address. Bids must be on file and available upon request in submitted in a sealed envelope with the Metaline City Clerk-Treasurer’s the bid classification clearly marked Office during regular business hours, on the outside of the envelope (Exand by appointment. ample: Sealed Bid-Property).

Signed: The Port reserves the right to reject E. Diane Brown any or all bids. All bids are subject to Secretary the approval of the Board of CommisPend Oreille Co. Cemetery District sioners of the Port of Pend Oreille.

II, N. /s/Kelly J. Driver Manager Published in The Newport Miner on November 18, 2015. (42) Published in the Newport Miner on __________________________ November 18 and 25, 2015. (42-2) ___________________________ 2015352 PUBLIC NOTICE 2015355 The Commission, in accordance with PUBLIC NOTICE RCW 42.30 has called a Joint MediC A L L F O R M AT E R I A L B I D S cal Staff – Board of Commissioner P R O C U R E M E N T O F E L E C T R I C A L Business Planning meeting at 9:30 WIRE am, Thursday, November 19, 2015 CONTRACT NO. 16-001 in the Sandifur Meeting Room of In accordance with RCW Chapter Newport Hospital & Health Services 54.04, the Public Utility District No. 1 at 714 W. Pine Street, Newport, of Pend Oreille County, Washington, Washington. hereby solicits sealed bids for the Note: This meeting is occurring one following electrical wire: week early due to the Thanksgiving • 80,000 feet, Doublesal, #2 15 KVA holiday.

URD Alum 220 MIL Jacket, Full conc.

The regular Board of Commission- Neutral, 2,500 foot reels ers meeting will begin immediately • 150,000 feet, 336.4 AAC-19 Str following at 12:30 pm in the Sandifur Bare, TULIP, Approx. 6,000 feet/reel Meeting Room of Newport Hospital • 15,000 feet, 350 AL 37STR XLP

and one month later he was drafted into the United States Army. While in the service, he was trained at diesel school and spent time in Kaiserslautern, Germany. In May of 1959, Fred received an honorable discharge and returned to Libby to work for J. Neils Lumber Company. He retired from Champion International in 1993, where he had worked as a diesel mechanic. Following retirement, he attended one year of auto body school and worked for his son, Rich, for two years. Fred was an avid outdoorsman and taught his children the arts of hunting, fishing, hiking and water skiing. He was involved in Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts. In addition, Fred also loved square dancing and in 2012, he and Dolores were named co-Grand Marshal for the Idaho state square dance festival. Fred will truly be missed by all who knew and loved him. He was preceded in death by brothers Clarence and Sidney.

Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Delores Keiffer of Troy; sons Thomas Keiffer, Joseph (Kathy) Keiffer, and Richard (Kathy) Keiffer all of Troy; daughter Teresa (Steve) Carson of Eugene, Ore.; 13 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren.

A memorial service for James will be Tuesday, Nov. 24 at 11 a.m., at Troy Christian Fellowship. Arrangements are by Schnackenberg & Nelson Funeral Home in Libby. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.schnackenbergfh.com.

URD, 1,000 feet/reel • 15,000 feet, 4/0 Sweetbriar/XLP/ EYS URD, 1,000 feet/reel Interested parties may obtain full specifications by contacting the Contract Administrator of Public Utility District No. 1 of Pend Oreille County, P.O. Box 190, Newport, Washington 99156, (509) 447-9345. Sealed bids will be received as outlined in the contract documents until 2:30 p.m., December 8, 2015. The bids will be opened and publicly read at that time.

The Public Utility District No. 1 of Pend Oreille County reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any informality in the bidding, or to exercise any other right or action provided by statute. Women and minority-owned businesses are encouraged to bid.

Published in The Newport Miner on November 18, 2015. (42) ___________________________ 2015356 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING The Board of County Commissioners will meet at 1:30pm, December 1 for the purpose of amending Ordinance 2013-02: to align with current State Law regarding Wheeled ATV’s.

The hearing will take place in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room at 625 W. 4th, Newport. If you require any reasonable accommodation to participate in a meeting, contact the Clerk of the Board at 509-447-4119, at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.

Published in The Newport Miner on November 18 and 25, 2015. (42-2) ___________________________ 2015357 PUBLIC NOTICE Hearing Notice The Pend Oreille County Commissioners will meet at 11:00am, November 30, for the purpose of setting the property tax levy for the County General Fund and Road District Fund, in their meeting room, 625 W. 4th, Newport. 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 on November 18 and 25, 2015. (42-2) ___________________________ 2015358 PUBLIC NOTICE The Sacheen Lake Water & Sewer District’s Board of Commissioners will be holding its 2016 budget hearing as well as making any needed amendments to the 2015 budget at its December 2 meeting at the Sacheen Lake Fire Station on Highway 211. Meeting time is 3:00pm. /s/ Sheila Pearman Sheila Pearman, District Manager Published in The Newport Miner on November 18 and 25, 2015. (42-2)