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Bullying be gone

Local schools address a social issue

By Caneel Johnson Of The Miner

NEWPORT – Bullying has become a hot topic in the media, and the attention has caused

the enactment of new laws, training and curriculum to deal with the problem.

Bullying is a problem that has affected the lives of people all over the world, including in the Pend Oreille River Valley.

Just this year, a 14-year-old freshman girl was slipped a laxative in a bottle of water by two sophomore girls at Newport High School. One of the girls who devised the scheme was dating a boy that the victim had dated earlier in the year. It was

rumored that she had cheated on the boy, and the two girls wanted to get back at her for it, said Tammy Fredrick, the mother of the victim.

“She was sick for three days.

The doctor said that the effects may not be apparent right away and we will have to have her kidneys checked every six months for a while,” Fredrick said.

They were planning on doing it to her at prom too, Fredrick said.

The two sophomores that administered the laxative could have been charged with poisoning, which is a second-degree felony assault.

“I didn’t want her to have a felony on her record, so we decided not to press charges,” Fredrick said.

The sophomores were suspended for three days, the top punishment for a first offence according to the state law, said Troy Whittle, principal at Newport High School.

All the schools in Pend Oreille County and West Bonner County have adopted policies for training staff and educating students on what bullying is, how to prevent it, and the consequences of it.

“By creating a supportive environment all behavior is effected, not just bullying,” said Joe Kren, principal at Priest River Lamanna High School.

Some schools have more inciSee Bullying, 2A

Grizzly celebration Young Shawn McMahon, son of assistant coach Mike McMahon, belts out the Grizzly fight song while being lifted

by Luke Nichols. Newport was celebrating its 7-6 win over Zillah in the state football quarterfinals. Newport will play Lynden Christian Saturday in Moses Lake. See story page 8A.

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Two Newport students die

By Don Gronning Of The Miner

NEWPORT – Two Newport High School students died over the weekend in separate incidents.

Matthew Reel, 18, a senior, died of a self-inflicted

By Caneel Johnson

gunshot wound early Saturday, Nov. 17. Michael Jeffry, 15, a sophomore died Sunday, Nov. 18, in what appears to be an electrical accident. That case is still under investigation,

City raises water, sewer rates

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NEWPORT – The Newport City Council voted to increase water and sewer rates to pay for the South Bench Water project and the Department of Ecology mandated upgrades to the wastewater treatment plant

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Monday, Nov. 19. The rate will go from $77.03 to $82 per month.

The South Bench water project has increased from $1,430,000 to $3,175,000 to pay for the water treatment plant that will remove the arsenic found in the ground water and the larger tank. The

tank was doubled in size from 250,000 gallons to 500,000 gallons to better provide for the city.

The water rate will increase by $2.41 to generate enough to cover the $121,513 annual bond payments beginning in See City Council, 9A

B r i e f ly Burn ban in effect NEWPORT – A ban on outdoor burning and the use of uncertified stoves and fireplaces began over the weekend in several eastern Washington counties, including Pend Oreille County. The Stage 1 burn ban began Sunday, Nov. 18, in Ferry, Pend Oreille and Stevens counties because of stagnant air conditions, according to a press release from the Pend Oreille County Sheriff’s Office.

It will continue until further notice. Inhaling fine particles from wood smoke can cause heart and breathing problems. Under a Stage 1 ban, all outdoor burning

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is prohibited, including residential, agricultural and forest burning. Use of uncertified wood stoves, fireplaces, inserts, and other uncertified wood-burning devices is prohibited unless they are a home’s only adequate source of heat. The ban doesn’t apply to reservation lands.

Call 866-211-6284 if you think someone is illegally burning or you are impacted by smoke.

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Priest River moving closer to dandy up downtown

By Sophia Aldous Of The Miner

PRIEST RIVER – Nothing ventured, nothing gained. That seemed to be the approach that was taken at the Priest River City Council meeting Monday, Nov. 19, as council agreed to move forward with a grant application for the downtown revitalization project. If approved, the grant could land the city $1 million in additional funds through the Strategic Initiatives program through the Local Highway Technical Assistance Council (LHTAC).

“A lot of competition is off the table at this point, but there will be a host of other applicants submitting,” said Matt Gillis of Welch Comer and Associates.

In 2017 the city’s request for $750,000 through the program was denied. Instead of

being deterred, the city and its engineering firm, Welch Comer and Associates, looked at ways to refine their application for the 2018 grant cycle, including gathering information on traffic incidents within the city.

This time around, the city is requesting the maximum amount of funding possible, which is $1 million.

“Last year, between some of the feedback we got, and looking at how LHTAC scores the projects, we learned that if the committee that reviews each project didn’t think the project could be done for the amount of money being asked for, they scored it lower in importance,” said Priest River Mayor Jim Martin.

The purpose of LHTAC’s strategic initiatives program is to fund transportation projects. There is $25 million of grant money available through

LHTAC that various projects around Idaho compete for. In writing this year’s application, Gillis and the city included traffic data specific to Priest River that was not available through LHTAC last year. The application also includes a specific project outline, including documented progress with Frontier Communication to convert overhead electrical lines to underground utilities.

“We need the full amount (of the grant) to complete this project,” Martin said.

The project is budgeted at $1.5 million. Council had hoped to start on the project in spring of this year, but funding delayed it.

“It’s tough right now to stretch construction dollars, so every little bit helps,” Gillis said.

The revitalization project also includes the Wisconsin

Street realignment project, as well as revamping the northsouth corridor of Highway 2 and Montgomery Street and the east-west corridor of high Street between Cedar and Wisconsin Streets.

Also at city council, there was a request by a Priest River resident to waive a $50 violation for not having her two dogs licensed and being able to provide proof of rabies vaccinations. The request was submitted in writing to city council. The Priest River Police Department sent two letters to the resident in March of 2018 and then a warning notice in August 2018. In September the police department issued a violation notice to the resident, then another one to the resident’s husband in October when there was no response.

Council voted to deny the waiver request.

Students: Letter sent home to parents from school district From Page 1A

according to Sgt. Glenn Blakeslee of the Pend Oreille Sheriff’s Office.

“It looks like it was likely a tragic accident,” he said.

School officials sent out this email Monday to parents of high school students.

Dear Families, With heavy hearts we want to let you know that two Newport High School students died over the weekend in separate tragedies. We grieve for the families of these two young people who were such amazing kids

and loved by staff and students.

Counseling and other supports were made available to all students today. While some have taken advantage of these resources, we know that many kids who are hurting may not have. As parents, you know your kids better than anyone.

We wanted you to be informed so you can talk with your kids. As we get through this together as a community, it is important to be diligent and understand that kids will process these losses in a variety of ways. Taking care of each other and ourselves

during these difficult times is very important. We have attached to this email some suggested self-care strategies and important counseling/crisis contacts provided to us by mental health professionals.

Counseling support will be available through Wednesday for students who want to talk. As we head into the Thanksgiving weekend, please talk to your kids and see how they are doing. Please encourage them to utilize self-care strategies or seek out counseling resources if needed. Thank you for all you do in support of your kids and our school com-

munity. Please let us know if you have any questions.

Sincerely, Troy Whittle-Principal The message also included an attachment that has self help strategies and crisis contacts.

Superintendent Dave Smith said the district has several counselors from Pend Oreille County Counseling Services, Youth Emergency Services, and local clergy on campus to support students and staff.

“We closed down the library for counseling and sent counselors or clergy into specific classrooms where students were having difficulties,” Smith

said. He said staff was on the lookout for students who are struggling.

Smith said the two deaths have impacted the school community.

“A loss of any student, especially two in such a short period of time, is heart wrenching and students and staff are hurting,” he said. “I can tell you that staff have been extremely strong, they are taking care of their kids and the support we have received from our outside counselors and clergy has been nothing short of amazing. We have wonderful people surrounding us.”

Bullying: District has focused on prevention, family culture

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dents than others. Selkirk High School and middle school only had one incident of bullying each last year and none this year, said high school principal Brent DeRoste, and Nancy Lotze, Selkirk School District Superintendent and principal of the elementary school.

Priest River Junior High School had 20 incidents, some of which were second offences.

They have had four so far this year, according to an email by principal Leoni Johnson.

“Educating the staff is important, but it is equally important to educate the kids on how to recognize specific experiences and how to deal with them,” Whittle said. “Being mean, being rude, and being a bully are not the same.”

Stratton Elementary School has had only four reports of bullying this year.

“I am always proud of our students,” principal Jennifer Erickson said. “Safety is the number one topic at all the schools as it should be.”

A that age level they focus on teaching kindness, compassion and how to resolve conflict in an appropriate way.

“It is a core curriculum like math and reading,” Erickson said.

The definition of bullying, according to policy 3207 provided

by Whittle, is an intentional electronic, written, verbal or physical act that physically harms a student or damages the student’s property; has the effect of substantially interfering with a student’s education; is so severe, persistent, or pervasive that it creates an intimidating or threatening educational environment; and has the effect of substantially disrupting the orderly operation of the school.

The Newport School District has focused on prevention and creating a family culture. There is a no tolerance policy for bullying in the district.

“When I first came to the Newport High School, I thought there was something

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Students pass under the school mantra every day while going to and from class.

missing,” Whittle said. “Don’t get me wrong, they are good people.”

Whittle said some people laughed at him when he said he wanted Newport High School to be the best rural high school in Washington state. Now they are not laughing, he said.

He started with the school mantra, which was long and unknown to nearly all of the school.

“Everyone knows the school mantra now,” Whittle said.

“Support, educate, and inspire…every Griz everyday.”

The mantra is all over the school for the kids to see every day.

With the help of staff and students they have created the Grizzly Way, which are pillars that the students live by every day that inspire them to be the best versions of themselves.

It has made a big difference, Whittle said.

“When I first came here there was seven fights in the first two months,” Whittle said. “This year there has only been one.”

In the 2016-17 school year there were 25 reports of bullying, harassment or intimidation. In the 2017-18 school year, there were 13 incidents

reported. There have been four so far this year.

The school has implemented Breaking Down the Walls, a curriculum that is meant to unify, empower and engage ev-

‘It takes a lot of courage and strength to report bullying.’

Troy Whittle

Principal, Newport High School

ery student to create a positive and supportive campus climate.

Tony Moser, principal at Sadie Halstead Middle School, has also focused on prevention. The mantra at the middle school is, “encourage, educate, and empower everyday in every way.”

The middle school focuses on a character strong program similar to Breaking Down the Walls. It is a year long process that focuses on respect, leadership and responsibility to one another.

“Every morning we do the ‘hello test,’” Moser said. “We have volunteers and teachers stand in the hall and say ‘hello’ to every student as they pass by. If a student does not respond

in the typical way, we keep an eye on them. If the behavior continues we take steps to find out what that student is going through and how we can help.”

Sadie Halstead had 66 reports of bullying in the 2017-2018 school year. Of those, seven were confirmed accounts of bullying. So far in the 20182019 school year there have been 22 reports of bullying, four of which were confirmed accounts of bullying. That is a 47 percent decrease in the last year, Moser said.

One of the main reasons that children don’t report bullying is they are afraid of retaliation.

“It takes a lot of courage and strength to report bullying,” Whittle said. “Not just the victims, but witnesses, parents or anyone who sees it.”

There are many ways that students in the Newport School District can anonymously report bullying.

There are drop boxes in front of all the main offices, and the school district website has a link for reporting. You can submit a tip via phone, text, email or talk to a teacher or councilor in person.

“The only way to stop bullying is to report it,” Whittle said.

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Public hearing for clean air NEWPORT – A public hearing on the Kalispel Tribe’s request for a Class 1 Clean Air Act designation is set for Thursday, Dec. 6, from 6-9 p.m. at the Pend Oreille PUD offices in Newport.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking public comment on the proposal, made by the tribe May 11, 2017, to re-designate lands within the exterior boundaries of the reservation in Pend Oreille County, for the prevention of significant deterioration (PSD) of air quality.

The PUD office is located at 130 N. Washington Ave., Newport.

Re-designation to Class I will result in lowering the allowable increases in ambient concentrations of particulate matter (PM), sulfur dioxide (SO2), and nitrogen oxides (NOX) on the Kalispel Indian Reservation.

The EPA is proposing to codify the re-designation through a revision to the Federal Implementation Plan (FIP) currently in place for the Kalispel Indian Reservation.

The EPA will implement this FIP unless or until a Tribal Implementation Plan (TIP) replaces it.

Written comments must be received on or before Dec. 14.

Submit comments identified by Docket ID No. EPA-R10OAR-2017-0347 at www. regulations.gov.

Fish and Game director announces retirement BOISE – Idaho Fish and Game Director Virgil Moore on Nov. 6 announced he will retire from the department in January 2019, after a 42-year career in fish and wildlife management.

Moore has served as director since 2011, and intends to remain until his replacement has been selected by the Fish and Game Commission and is in place.

PRIEST RIVER – In recognition of International Fraud Awareness Week, the Idaho Department of Finance is raising investor awareness of the risks associated with investments in promissory notes.

State securities regulators have identified promissory notes as a leading source of complaints to their agencies.

The North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA), of which the Department of Finance is a member, reported 210 investigations involving promissory notes, which led to 149 formal enforcement actions by state securities regulators last year. The advisory reminds investors to be cautious of short-term promissory notes. Investors should be cautious about promissory notes with durations of nine months or less, as these notes generally do not require federal or state securities registration. Such short-term notes have been the source of most (though not all) of the fraudulent activity involving promissory notes.

The full advisory is available on the agency’s website at www.finance.idaho.gov. Before making any financial decisions, ask questions, and contact the Idaho Department of Finance at 208-332-8004.

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A 90-foot crane moves one of the pieces of the new self-automated robotic machine at Lone Wolf Distributors in Priest River Wednesday, Nov. 14.

New machine brings jobs

By Caneel Johnson Of The Miner

PRIEST RIVER – It took two semi-trailers to bring in the new selfautomated horizontal mill to Lone Wolf Distributors of Priest River Wednesday, Nov. 14.

“It took two semitrailers for one machine,” said J. R. Shepard, the owner of Lone Wolf. “There are 90-foot cranes down here moving the machinery.”

The Doosan 4,000 Linear Pallet System is a robotic fed machine center that is fully automated. When fully assembled the machine will be 1,000-square feet. It has 270 different tools that it is able to change on its own.

“It is a super machine.

It runs all by its self,” Shepard said.

The machine will add up to five new jobs including a programmer, operator, assembly personnel and sales

representatives, and has the potential to triple the current production, said Shepard.

The machine itself cost $750,000 and will total $1,000,000 after purchasing all the support equipment.

“We got a smoking deal, because the Doosan Robotics Company, based out of Japan wants to expand its market,” Shepard said.

“The only other company around here that sells machinery like this is out of Coeur D’Alene.”

After being programmed, a pallet of raw materials such as steel, titanium or aluminum is loaded into the machine it goes to work. It will work all night or through the weekend to produce up to 12 jobs at a time, Shepard said.

“It can produce anything it is programmed for,” Shepard said.

The next day people come in to assemble and package the newly

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“It makes a mess at night and we come in and clean it up,” Shepard said.

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ey there, dear readers. Happy Thanksgiving, and may your turkey or tofu, or whatever you decide to consume be tasty and plentiful. Personally, I don’t get excited about an abundance of tofu, but since none of my vegan friends have invited me to Thanksgiving dinner, I suspect there’s no loss there for either of us.

Still! May you have something in your life to be grateful for, no matter how seemingly small. Thanksgiving is one of the best and most challenging holidays. Easy, in that unless you hate cooking, you just get to prepare, or have prepared for you, a delicious meal.

Also, as much as I can get in the spirit of Christmas, Thanksgiving comes with fewer “reS o p h i E ’ s quired” adornments: no presents, no fancy decorations that you C HOI C E have to worry about taking down Sophia before the New Year becomes the aldous middle of April – all you have to do is be grateful for what you already have.

Okay, admittedly in our 21st century society that seems to constantly remind us we’re too ugly, too old, too young, not enough of this, too much of that, and where the pressure to keep up with the Joneses is both subversive and blatant, fostering gratitude is not something that many of us get the chance to practice, or even feel the impetus to practice. Besides, humans are good at grousing, that’s usually how we connect with one another.

Don’t believe me? The next time you’re in line at the grocery store, jubilantly declare, “I am so in love with life! It’s so amazing my favorite ice cream comes so far so I can buy it!” See how many people give you a look like you should be committed, or just ignore you entirely. Now, when you’re standing in line, how many people chime right in when you say, “This line is so long!

Why don’t they open another checkout stand?”

Don’t get me wrong, I can complain with the best of them. I can ruminate in my supposed pitfalls like a warm blanket. But since the name of the celebration is Thanksgiving, I figure I would come up with a list of things I am blessed to have in my life. I wish the same for you, no matter where you’re at in your own journey.

Thanksgiving itself – I’m sure there’s a team of marketing strategists somewhere working on ways to make Thanksgiving sexy like Christmas and Halloween, so we can be convinced that we need to buy more stuff, but until that happens I think it’s fan-freaking-tastic that there is at least one day a year that calls us to nurture a heart of appreciation. A day that asks us to take a deep breath and just be right where we are, right now.

We don’t always get the chance to do that, to feel it.

And of course, there’s pie.

My job – Yeah, I know, this is going to sound simpering and fawning, but what can I say, besides I love where I work. Not everyone can say that.

We spend more time with our coworkers at our workplaces than we do with our families or doing the hobbies that bring us joy, so the fact that I enjoy my work and the people I conduct it with is a twofer I hope never to take for granted.

Oyster stuffing – Because without these delicate, savory flesh packs of the sea, stuffing is just wet bread, and that’s sad.

My Slammin’ Bod – After years and years of dieting, ridiculous workout sessions, telling myself I would be comfortable in my own skin after I shrunk the circumference of my hips, my belly fat, snagged myself a smooth, blemish-free complexion, I’m done waiting to approve of the way I look.

This body has carried me through life and I’m not about to spend the rest of it wishing I looked like someone else, whoever that is. Life is too long to punish yourself for not looking like some unattainable beauty standard.

Idris Elba – If you don’t know who he is, go and look him up. Your galloping heart will thank me later.

My country – Ain’t no doubt I love this land.

Being born in the US of A, particularly this corner, has afforded me a lot of community, opportunities, and adventures that I might not have been privy to elsewhere.

Yeah, we’ve got problems, but the ideals we stand for are beautiful in all their complexity and occasional sloppiness.

My peeps – May I forever be grateful for the people in my life who know when to back off when I need my space and when to get close, even when I sometimes don’t admit that I need them to get close.

To the people in my life that love me, but aren’t parrots; they come with their own ambitions, their own foibles, and their own unique graces.

The ones that can set their boundaries and open their hearts are the ones that matter, and I’m thankful to have them around.

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Physicians teach at Newport

To the editor, Ellis Island didn’t welcome all immigrants but not as Maureen Patterson claims (‘Ellis Island didn’t welcome all…’ The Miner, Nov. 14) “regulations were set up because Americans wanted only strong, hardy people who would earn their way.” According to college history books, Creating a Nation and a Society and A History of the United States, Firsthand America and The American People reasons for antiimmigration discrimination at Ellis Island included, “Many Americans greeted their new countrymen with little enthusiasm and blamed the ills of the cities on them… Much of the hostility to immigrants was anti-Catholic… Organized Labor charged that immigrants were hard to organize, lowered wages and reduced living standards. Many old-stock Yankee Protestants shared these fears. Americans who wanted nothing to do with ‘races of Europe,’ pressed for laws restricting immigration. Presidents Cleveland, Taft and Wilson vetoed literacy tests. In 1917 Congress passed these, denying access to illiterate immigrants.”

Maureen claims immigrant children, “were not interested in learning our Pledge of Allegiance.” Really Maureen? Every immigrant child you worked with refused to learn our Pledge? That is hard to believe.

Their parents left their birth country dreaming of a better life. The immigrants I know are so thankful to be here that some of them know American history better than some American kids I worked with when I was in the public-school system.

In the 1920s the “Red Scare,” labeled many Russians “Bolshevik,” often deported even if they were not proven communists. Immigration acts of 1921, 1924 and 1927 limited immigration and banned all Asian immigrants for no reason other than country or race. Why are you singling out Latinos? You claim that “At the Western Union there were always Mexican illegals, mailing their U.S. earned money back to their families in Mexico,” as if supporting their families is wrong.

My daughter-in-law and two of my grandchildren are Latino. Your bigotry is obvious.

-Betty Gardner Priest River

To the editor, In Newport and throughout Eastern Washington, physicians are the backbone of our communities.

For the past 45 years UW School of Medicine faculty and clinical partners have taught and mentored our students as a way of ‘paying it forward,’ and today, our network has grown to nearly 1,000 individuals.

We are truly fortunate to have teaching physicians in our community. Not only are they outstanding clinicians, they are dedicated to providing our students with the best medical education possible. When these students become the next generation of physicians, they will have received the training necessary to deliver high quality care where it’s needed most.

Solving physician workforce issues is only possible through skilled physician teachers and a supportive community. So, at this time of giving thanks, I want to say ‘thank you’ to the physicians in Newport and beyond on behalf of the UW School of Medicine, for training our future physicians for the communities of Eastern Washington.

-Geoff Jones, MD Assistant Clinical Dean Eastern and Central Wash., University of Washington School of Medicine Family Physician in wNewport, Wash.

Sophie’s Choice hits bulls-eye To the editor, Once again Sophia Aldous’ column, Sophie’s Choice (‘Before you hit that post button…,’ The Miner, Nov. 14), has scored a bull’s-eye.

Her target: social media. Despite social media’s CEOs insistence their companies are expanding our horizons, they are in fact narrowing our scope. How quickly we hit the little booster button that delivers our shot of dopamine. We no longer look at our unvarnished selves, but have become obsessed with our curated selves. A selfie is no longer self-loving but has become self-loathing. As for us cyber bullies, it’s easy to cast stones when we’re cowering in our bunker christened Anonymous.

I promised I wouldn’t get soapboxy, but I’ve failed. I’m fallible, I’m a

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The First Step Act, proposed legislation that would make federal criminal sentencing more rational, has bipartisan support in Washington D.C., with President Trump supporting the measure, which, among other things, would eliminate mandatory minimums for gun crimes, eliminate life without parole sentences for repeat drug offenders and apply good conduct credits to reduce sentences.

Should the federal government reform sentencing?

Next two years going to be nasty To the editor, It amazes me how fast the Democrats proved me right. Several weeks ago I wrote an opinion that I believed if the Democrat party took over the U.S. House of Representatives that they would start investigations and impeachment proceedings against President Trump and Judge Kavanaugh. Mr. Scobby answered my opinion with snide remarks about how I should take civics lessons (‘Democrats no threat,’ The Miner, Oct. 24).

He said no way they would do this because they would not have the votes. The only thing he got right in his opinion is that they will not have the votes for an impeachment.

That makes it even more sad and sick. They didn’t wait even one hour after they won the House. They have already started setting in motion investigations against President Trump and Judge Kavanaugh, with the thought of impeachment. The sick part is that they know they will never get an impeachment but they are doing it anyway, they are acting like little spoiled children. They didn’t get their way about Hillary and so they are going to use their power to get a pound of flesh against anyone who has anything to do with President Trump.

This is going to be a nasty two years, of nothing more than subpoenas, investigations, and nothing is going to get done for the American people. We want out representatives to do the job we sent them there to do. I can only hope that cooler heads will prevail, so that our representatives can come together and work on our infrastructure, health care, immigration policies and so many other things instead of petty politics.

-Richard Miller Newport

Local offices all GOP held, problems should disappear To the editor, No blue wave for Pend Oreille See letters, 5A

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This is just another example of Republican contempt for democracy.

Yes, this is long overdue and doesn’t go far enough. Many states have already taken these steps.

No, the sentences reduce crime. To make sentences weaker will lead to an increase in crime.

hypocrite, I’m human. Hail Sophia.

-Danny Litowitz Newport

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Master Gardeners, others coming to Newport Farmers Market

By Jean Wakeley

This past season brought many changes to the Newport Farmers Market. We were faced with relocation, and the Pend Oreille Players welcomed us to their site, which provided space and ample parking.

We thank them!

The Roxy Theatre brought their food-service wagon Jean a couple of times, Wakeley and we want to thank them for providing food when we celebrated National Farmers Market Week in early August. We are continuing our quest for a permanent site that will serve all of our needs, such as plenty of easy parking, electrical power for our musicians, and room to grow.

We thank the community and travelers through our city for their support. You never know what you

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County, it was more like a red tide. All local elected offices are held by Republicans. That means that we should now be basking in the fruits of conservative Republicanism. I expect that the assessor who ran unopposed will lower my property assessment at least 30 percent. I expect the public utility to lower their electric rates by another 30 percent. This will bring in more revenue to the county and PUD. That’s because the property owners will reinvest the tax and rate savings creating more wealth for the county. I also expect that my roses will bloom this December and not be covered by two feet of snow.

Republicans have total control of the local government and I expect the idealistic dogma they preach to bring the promised results.

That starts with cutting government spending across the board. I want to see the small government that is promised during the campaigns. We expect to pay less local taxes and get to keep more of our money. The local schools should cut their spending to improve test scores. The local hospital should lower its charges to draw in more patients.

Many letters have been written to the editor about the perils and pitfalls of liberal socialism. All of those concerns should van-

are going to see at our market. We offer a variety of products; bedding plants and fresh produce (mainly organically grown), eggs, frozen locally grown poultry, local honey, baked goods, unique local crafts, live music from local musicians, voter registration and an indoor-plant demonstration.

Our local crafters provide a wide variety of goods, including goat milk soaps and products, handcrafted wooden bowls, fleece and homemade fiber clothing products, pottery, sculptures, creative jewelry, décor and signs.

We provide help and education on how to grow and prepare even wild produce and how to battle our area’s particular problems, such as our short season and wild intruders.

Fences, people – think fences, barriers and covers.

The market is a fun and social place, and we love seeing you. Our vendors work hard to bring you the best. I don’t think I have to explain how buying locally is the freshest,

ish under total Republican rule. All I want to see are letters praising the benefits of conservative Republicanism. All ships rise with a Republican red tide.

The lack of democratic socialism should result in fewer homeless kids, less people on food stamps, lower unemployment as the disabled return to work, less crime and drugs, cleaner air and water, better test scores from the schools, more good guys with guns and of course no illegal or legal immigrants degrading our community.

-Pete Scobby Newport

Let Mitch be the Grinch who stole Christmas

To the editor, Please consider contacting Sens. Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., regarding the process in confirming Federal Judicial nominations.

Please do not confirm, advance, or strike a deal with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, until each Federal Judicial nomination by President Trump has been vetted, debated, and voted on.

I know Senator McConnell has threatened to keep the Senate in session until judicial nominees are confirmed, making senators stay until New Year’s evening. Let Mitch be the Grinch who stole Christmas.

I was upset when the U.S. Senators hurriedly

and you can get to know the growers personally. Next year, we hope to have more booths and events that involve more community members – the Master Gardeners (who provide a “plant clinic” for researchbased information), a special day for Veterans, and children’s activities are all possibilities, as well as more local musicians.

Check out our Facebook page, simply titled “Newport Farmers Market.”

Be sure to pick the one from Newport, Wash., when the search brings up a few choices. We will be having our spring meeting in April and it will be announced on Facebook, as well as in The Miner’s Hot Box just before it happens. Our season runs from May through the end of October, every Saturday from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. We thank everyone who helped make it happen in 2018, and welcome anyone who is interested in becoming a vendor next year. Please check your local Miner newspaper and the Facebook page for information, and we can’t wait to see you in 2019.

confirmed judicial nominations, so they could go home to campaign for 2018 General elections.

-Gloria Jean Wells Newport

safety and I don’t think anyone should be hunting in residential neighborhoods.

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To the editor, Our family was outside celebrating our niece’s birthday at our home just outside Ione with her children and our grandchildren, gathering pinecones and birch bark for crafts we had planned.

We have lots of deer in our neighborhood and on our property all year. This day someone shot a buck with an arrow. No one showed up afterwards to track him after they shot.

I am thankful that the arrow actually hit the deer instead of our grandchildren, but I am sad that an animal we watched grow up is walking around with an arrow sticking out of it, probably dying a painful, protracted death.

It did not occur to me that I might have to dress our grandchildren in hunters orange to help protect them on our own property so close to the city limits but I will from now on. I hope and pray that will be enough. Please know that arrows and bullets travel a long way and if you miss your target you put others at risk.

I am not anti-hunting but I am very pro hunter

To the editor, The board of directors of the Citizens Against the Newport Silicon Smelter (CANSS) would like to take this opportunity to state unequivocally that our organization does not advocate, encourage or condone threats (or actions) of violence against any persons, organizations or property.

The misuse of the CANSS Facebook page will not be tolerated, and anyone who violates our policy of nonviolence in their posting will be immediately banned permanently from the site and all of their posts removed.

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Newport schools continue security adjustments

By Don Gronning Of The Miner

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Building good relations to burn it down Captain Scott Doughty of South Pend Oreille Fire and Rescue presented a framed letter of appreciation and group photo of the firefighters involved in the Nov. 10 live burn on Fea Street in Newport to Tom Wilbur, the Newport Hospital and Heath Services CEO, and Jenny Smith, the marketing and foundation director on Monday, Nov. 19.

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School board president April Owen asked if the club would be coordinating with other local theater groups. Hauser said many who have expressed interest in the club are involved with Pend Oreille Players.

While the club is for high school students, it would reach beyond the high school. Middle school students have written monologues that will be performed by high school students and placed on YouTube. The club wouldn’t cost the district anything initially, Smith said, although that could change once the club starts doing productions.

The board also passed its first resolution of the year. The resolution adjusts the amount of money collected through the excess property tax levy to $1.76 million, up from $1.42 million. The board needed to change the amount they passed late last year.

In other school business: • The board heard that more students are using the free and reduced lunch and breakfast programs. There was an increase of 41 students eating the free and reduce breakfasts and 57 more students eating lunch.

• The board passed a 6 percent pay increase for classified workers, as well as an additional one year, 1 percent increase for classified workers.

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NEWPORT – Officials at the Newport School District continue to upgrade security, board members were told at their regular board meeting Monday, Nov. 19.

The district will replace all core door locks this week, some 80 in all. The replacements are because of the many keys currently in circulation. Now there will be a few keys in case the electricity goes out, but most staff will enter with a key fob and security code.

An emergency lock down button has been installed in all school buildings. That has been completed in the last two weeks.

The button allows someone to lock down every school building. When the button is pushed, all staff phones get an alert and it is broadcast on the school’s public address system. The cost of the improvements weren’t available at press time.

Board members also were shown emergency buckets that will go into the district’ s classrooms. The buckets can serve as a toilet and have a variety of supplies, from energy bars to duct tape. The duct tape can be used to seal the room if hazardous fumes are an issue. The district spent about $6,000 on the emergency buckets and supplies, district superintendent Dave Smith said. The high school leadership class will distribute the buckets.

The board also approved a new drama club.

Jessica Hauser, a high school English teacher, asked to start the club. She says there are 26 students who have expressed an interest in joining.

The club would be part of the Educational Theater Association, which is part of the International Thespian Society.

Club members would pay $70 annual dues the first year, which include the induction fee and gets the monthly magazine. The club would meet twice a week, more when there are productions.

Hauser said the club would be like the Honor Society, except for drama. Students would get acknowledgment for working on productions and be able to graduate with honor cords if they meet a certain

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Gov. Otter recognizes November as Idaho family caregiver month BOISE – Idaho’s estimated 300,000 caregivers – parents, sons and daughters, spouses, friends and neighbors – provide more than 201 million hours in uncompensated care annually. Acknowledging their service, Gov. Butch Otter recognized November 2018 as National Family Caregiver Month.

Across Idaho, family caregivers often balance full or part-time employment with managing the health and medical needs of their loved

ones. Although they do this work willingly, it comes at a cost. Caregivers can lose up to $600,000 in wages over a lifetime, and nationally, employers lose approximately $33.6 billion in productivity annually, according to the Idaho Caregiver Alliance.

The alliance, formed in 2012 through a partnership between Boise State University’s Center for the Study of Aging and the Idaho Commission on Aging, brings together more than 50 public and private

organizations and 400 individual members, including caregivers. The alliance serves as a statewide voice for this critically important but often invisible constituency.

Each year, the alliance helps identify and support caregivers by holding a caregiver conference. The next conference is scheduled for Feb. 9, 2019 on the Boise State campus.

Many times, caregivers do not recognize themselves as such. This unnecessarily can limit their access to the

resources and support they need to avoid burnout, which is why public awareness and recognition by public officials like Gov. Otter is so important, according to the Governor’s Office.

Family caregivers coordinate and provide complex medical and mental health services and navigate financial and legal challenges.

This essential role is often overlooked, as are the negative health, employment and emotional impacts experi-

enced by caregivers. The need for respite care – an occasional break from care giving – is critical for the health of caregivers.

Whether caring for a young child with disabilities, an adult with a serious illness, or a senior with memory loss, each caregiver serves a unique and vital role. The Idaho Caregiver Alliance urges everyone to recognize and celebrate the contributions of these caregivers during National Family Caregivers Month.

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Outline specific, measurable goals you hope to achieve, such as exercising for 30 minutes three days a week or cleaning at least one room in the house twice a week and track your progress toward reaching them.

Use relaxation techniques There are a variety of techniques, including meditation and deep breathing, that can help your body relax by slowing breathing, lowering blood pressure and instilling feelings of well-being. Giving your muscles a chance to relax can release tension, which may ease pain. Practicing yoga or tai chi, which involve a series of physical postures in addition to breathing and relaxation techniques, may also help reduce pain.

Consider non-pharmaceutical treatment options With concerns mounting about the prevalence of opioid use and abuse in the U.S., complementary,

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Grizzlies fight on

Hard hitting Newport gets 7-6 playoff win

By Don Gronning Of The Miner

GRANDVIEW – The Newport Grizzlies’ football team knocked off the previously unbeaten Zillah Leopards 7-6 in a state quarterfinals playoff game Friday, Nov. 16, in a hard fought, physical game.

“It was like a couple of heavyweights slugging it out between the 30 yard lines,” Newport coach Dave Pomante said of the two teams’ back and forth rushing game in the first half.

The Grizzlies’ passing game started to click late in the half, with quarterback Adam Moorhead finding receiver Jacob Kirkwood.

“Jacob broke loose at the end of the first half,” Pomante said.

Kirkwood hauled in a 30-yard Moorhead touchdown pass after the team converted several big third down plays.

“I think that was his second big catch on that drive.”

Moorhead then kicked the extra point.

Zillah largely shut down the Grizzlies’ running game, holding Danny Bradbury to 62 yards on 32 carries.

Pomante says Zillah is a big, physical team but even teams like that pay

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Adam Moorhead had more than 200 yards passing against Zillah Friday. The Grizzlies beat the Zillah Leopards to move on to the semifinals at the state 1A football tournament.

a price when they have to stop a hard charging Bradbury that many times.

“Danny softens them up,” he said.

Bradbury and Tug

Smith had an impact on defense, however, with the Zillah coach praising them after the game for their ability to plug any holes the Leopard offensive line opened up.

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The Grizzlies gave up only one touchdown, following a fourth quarter interception by Zillah.

The Leopards marched downfield and scored on a four-yard run seven plays later.

But a low kick and charging Newport line swatted down the point after attempt in what would be the difference in the game.

Newport had a slight edge offensively over the No. 2 seeded team.

The Grizzlies, the No. 10 seed, had 296 yard of total offense to Zillah’s 227.

Most of Newport’s offense came through the air, with Moorhead passing for 204 yards.

He completed 15 of 22 passes to four different receivers, with a touchdown and an interception. Zillah had 76 passing yards.

Kirkwood caught eight passes for 101 yards and the touchdown.

Bradbury caught a pair

of passes for 45 yards.

Smith caught three passes for 27 yards and Keagan Stott caught one pass for 20 yards.

The Grizzlies rushed for 92 yards, to Zillah’s 151.

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Bradbury’s 62 rushing yards were the most of any Newport running back. Smith rushed for 30 yards on three carries and Moorhead had a dozen yards on four carries.

Defensively, Jacob Tanner had the most tackles, with 10, including four for a loss. Moorhead had eight, Smith had four, Michael Owen three, Bradbury two, Nichols two, Kirkwood one and Aaron Eggleston one.

Pomante says he thinks teams tend to underestimate how competitive Newport is.

“We felt like if we kept it close, we had a chance,” he said.

Now they get to prepare for another big game, this one with Lynden Christian. It will be played Saturday, Nov. 24, at 4 p.m. at Moses Lake.

Pomante says Lynden Christian is a team with an 8-2 record that plays in a tough league near Bremerton. “They throw well,” he says.

No. 5 seeded Lynden Christian is coming off a 45-6 win over No. 3 seeded Hoquiam.

Newport made the semifinals last year, where they ran into the three-time state champs Royal.

This year, it’s Colville’s turn to take on Royal, the No. 1 seed and a team unbeaten in 52 games over several years.

Colville, the No. 5 seed and the other Northeast A League team left in the tournament, beat Meridian 42-20 Saturday.

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“It will open the land up to development and will provide better water flow for fire protection in case something happens,” city administrator Russ Pelleberg said.

The city’s wastewater treatment plant is antiquated and the DOE has mandated upgrades. Sewer rates will increase by $2.56 to cover the costs of the upgrades.

The increase will ensure the city does not have to struggle to make ends meets, according to the council.

“I remember in 1995 sitting with Ken trying to figure out how to pay the payroll. I never want to do that again,” Mayor Shirley Sands said.

Council member Mark Zorica was concerned that Oldtown was paying for its use of the sewer system.

“Just the wear and tear on the system warrants a contribution,” Zorica said.

Oldtown will be contributing 30 percent to the wastewater treatment plant upgrades.

Oldtown contributes up to 30 percent annually depending on its usage of the sewer system as contracted.

Pelleberg discussed the contribution at an Oldtown city meeting.

“The mayor was not there, but the council

already knew about it and was on board,” he said.

The city approved a 1 percent increase in the property tax levy for the new year.

The city is double parking penalties. Police chief Mark Duxbury determined it was necessary after realizing the previous ordinance was so old, city clerk Nickole North said.

The penalty for parking over the time limit will be $20.

The parking penalty for the city-wide limit of 48 hour will be $40.

Parking in a no parking zone will be penalized at $40.

The parking fee for parking in a loading zone is $30. A loading zone must be established by the city.

“Just putting up a sign does not designate a loading zone,” North said.

It has to be voted on by the council.

There are currently only two official loading zones; one on the west side of Washington Avenue and the other on the west side of Third Street.

The fee for parking in a handicapped zone will be $10.

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“Many of the projects require more than one inspection and the city has been covering the cost of travel for the inspectors,” North said.

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Advertising and engineering were already part of the extra costs.

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“I used to budget $10,000 of the beginning balance to the reserve funds, but Russ suggested we increase that amount,” North said. “After budgeting four months of working capital the rest of the funds will now be put into reserves.”

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While Callos’ office is in Priest River, advertising in The Miner has helped him get clients in both Idaho and Washington. “The Miner has helped me bridge into the Washington market,” he said, as the staff makes it easy. “It’s great to work with The Miner,” he said. “Micki is helpful; I gave her my budget and she said ‘this is what we can do.’

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Stave 1 - Marley’s Ghost

By Charles Dickens

Edited for public reading by Theresa Race Hoffman. This version Copyright © 2006 by Theresa Hoffman. All Rights Reserved.

MARLEY 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 with a stake of holly through his heart!”

The nephew answered, “Don’t be angry, uncle. Come! Dine with us tomorrow.”

“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 twenty-fifth 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 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 See Carol, 3B

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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

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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.”

“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 window, and examined the door by which the Ghost had entered. It was double-locked, as he had locked it with his own hands, and the bolts were undisturbed. 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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Chocolate Chunk Banana Bread Recipe courtesy of Justin Schuble on behalf of Bertolli Olive Oil 3/4 cup Bertolli Olive Oil, plus additional for coating pan

3 ripe medium bananas, divided 1/2 cup applesauce

1 large egg

1 large egg white

1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chunks or chips 1/4 cup nut spread Heat oven to 350 F. Coat 9-by-5-inch loaf pan with olive oil.

In mixing bowl, mash 2 bananas. Add applesauce, egg, egg white and vanilla to bananas and whisk.

In separate bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Slowly add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix.

Add olive oil slowly and mix until combined.

Fold in chocolate chunks. Pour batter into loaf pan.

Heat nut spread in microwave until it reaches pourable consistency. Swirl spread into top of batter. Thinly slice long, flat strips of banana.

Add slices to top of batter for decoration.

Place loaf pan in oven and bake 1 hour.

Remove bread and cool before slicing.

1 quart water

6 bay leaves

2 tablespoons whole black peppercorns

1 tablespoon mustard seeds 1 1/2 cups kosher salt

1 bottle (750 milliliters) Riesling wine

2 large shallots, thinly sliced, divided

8 cloves garlic, crushed but left in skins

1 bunch fresh thyme, divided

2 cups fresh cranberries, slightly crushed, divided

1 turkey (16 pounds), giblet package and neck removed ice water, for covering turkey 1/2 cup Bertolli Mild Olive Oil salt, to taste pepper, to taste In pot, bring water, bay leaves, peppercorns, mustard seeds and kosher salt to boil. Stir until salt is dissolved.

Cool to room temperature.

Pour brine into 5-gallon stock pot or container. Pour in wine then add one shallot, garlic, thyme (reserving some for stuffing turkey) and 1 cup cranberries. Slowly lower in turkey.

Pour ice water into pot to cover turkey. Place lid on pot and refrigerate at least 24 hours.

Heat oven to 500 F. Remove turkey from brine, pat dry and stuff with reserved shallot, thyme and cranberries.

Place turkey in roasting pan.

Generously massage olive oil into skin of turkey. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, to taste. Use kitchen twine to tie legs together so turkey will keep its shape. Place in roasting pan and roast 20 minutes. Lightly brush skin again with olive oil, reduce heat to 350 F and roast until internal temperature reaches 155-160 F on meat thermometer.

Allow turkey to rest, loosely covered with foil, 30 minutes before carving.

Punch It Up this Holiday Season (Family Features) If you are looking to host an unforgettable holiday cocktail party, punch can make a memorable impression on your guests and bring your get-together to the next level.

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Punch reached the height of its popularity during the Victorian Age. Originally made with alcohol, it ultimately became a non-alcoholic drink largely due to the preference of Queen Victoria. Over the following decades, it faded in popularity, briefly regaining favor in the 1920s when champagne punch was a hallmark of parties and celebrations.

Now, as new generations are reinvigorating old favorites and enjoying the art of mixology, punch is trending again.

Start by making punch

a visual centerpiece at your holiday party.

Consider a charming drink dispenser, an unusual punch bowl or an elegant glass pitcher. Let your personal and unique style shine through with your choice of glassware and table decorations and offer a variety of garnish selections for your guests to further personalize their glasses.

only punch, consider adding vodka or rum.

Typically, punches start with a blend of sweet and tangy, and you can get that “swangy” taste with an option like Tree Top’s 100% Pure Pressed Sweet & Tart Apple Cider as a base. For inspiration, take a mixologist’s approach to creating a memorable punch.

Lemon, cinnamon and cloves not only spice up the flavor but can also double as decorations.

Try ginger beer for a nice fizzle, and for an adult-

1 bottle (64 ounces) Tree Top 100% Pure Pressed Sweet & Tart Apple Cider 16 ounces ginger beer 2 oranges, juice only 1 lime, juice only 1 lemon, juice only 1 cup vodka or light rum (optional) 1 sliced Granny Smith apple 6 star anise pieces, plus additional for garnish (optional) 6 whole cloves 3 cinnamon sticks frozen cranberries, for garnish (optional) colored sugars or ginger crystals, for garnish (optional)

Your punch table can be a place to gather and reconnect with loved ones while enjoying a trending holiday beverage. Find more recipes perfect for entertaining at treetop.com.

Swangy Cider Punch Servings: 10 (8 ounces each)

In punch container, combine apple cider, ginger beer, orange juice, lime juice, lemon juice and vodka or rum, if desired, for an alcoholic version.

Decorate container with apple slices, star anise pieces, cloves and cinnamon sticks.

Personalize each serving with additional star anise pieces, frozen cranberries and sugars or ginger crystals, as desired. Serve cold.

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Newport bullrider starting 2019

B r i e f ly Rangers at Priest River this Saturday PRIEST RIVER – The Selkirk High School wrestling team is back for another season, starting with a non-league meet at Priest River Lamanna High School Saturday, Nov. 24 at 9 a.m.

This year the Rangers have three wrestlers, sophomore Bert Burnett, newcomer and senior Dakota Massey, and eighth grader Jaren Martin.

Freshman Porter Carman hopes to join later in the season after he recovers form a knee injury.

Selkirk’s first league match will be Friday, Nov. 30, 9 a.m. at Deer Park High School.

bowli ng Wednesday, Nov. 14 Luckly Ladies Pooch Parlor’s Golden Girls 35 9 Morning Glories 26 18 No Pins Left Behind 21.5 22.5 Ballsy Broads 21.5 18.5 Sparklers 19 25 High scratch game: Darlene Dinwoodie 209. High scratch series: Kim Rusho 505.

High handicap game: Darlene Dinwoodie 269. High handicap series: Darlene Dinwoodie 668.

Converted splits: Janet Tabares 9-10, Liz Pope 3-10, Pat Shields 5-10.

Wednesday Night Loopers Team Won Lost Diamond Lake Deli 142 110 Woodwise 138.5 113.5 Pin Ups 129 123 Club Rio 116 136 Les Schwab 113.5 114.5 McCroskey Defense 100 152

Newport bull rider Cody Casper qualified for the Velocity Tour Finals held two weeks ago in Las Vegas. Casper didn’t do as well as he would have liked, bucking off two bulls, but qualifying for the finals was an accomplishment for the 25-year-old, who finished tied for 30th in the Real Time Pain Relief Velocity Tour standings.

The finals capped a year in which Casper won $18,207 at Professional Bull Riders events. He travelled throughout the U.S. and Canada, from Lexington, Ky., where he won $3,400 for a second place finish to Czar, Alberta, where he won $2,690 for another second.

Casper climbed on 92 bulls rodeo in PBR competitions last year, scene making qualified rides on 25. His highest score of the year was an don 88.5 ride at the Jackson Hole, Wyo., Gronning PBR event, where he won another second and $2,926.

Casper travelled with Matt Triplett last year. Triplet, from Columbia Falls, Mont., is currently ranked No. 16 in the world and will ride at the PBR Finals this week.

Casper has been riding bulls since he was 11. He grew up in Buckley, Wash., near Enumclaw on the west side of the state. His father took him to a couple rodeo schools so he could learn the basics. He has been to Lyle Sankey and Gary Leffew schools, as well as one put on by Rob Sweeney.

Casper has had his share of injuries. He has had two shoulder surgeries and two elbow surgeries. He was out a couple years recovering.

Casper is trying to qualify for the PBR’s elite tour.

First place finishers at these events, called the Unleash the Beast tour this year in honor of the PBR’s 25th anniversary, regularly win more than $35,000 for first place finishes. The top 35 riders in the world are seeded onto the tour. Casper finished the year ranked No. 79.

Casper has already started the 2019 season. Last week he competed at a PBR event in Ontario, Calif., riding one bull for 79.5 points, finishing out of the money. Still, it’s a long season, and Casper knows it starts now.

“The main thing is to get on tour,” Casper said.

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Cody Casper travelled far and wide during the last two seasons. Here he is shown riding at Ottawa, Ontario, in 2017. He won the event and $5,945.

Getting ready for wrestling

High scratch game: John Hastings 227. High handicap game: John Hastings 245. High scratch series: John Hastings 592. High handicap series: Pam Nichols 664. High team scratch game: McCroskey Defense 710. High handicap game: Woodwise 846. High team scratch series: McCroskey Defense 1,992. High handicap series: Woodwise 2,425. Converted splits: John Hastings 2-6-10, 6-7-10; Bill Wagner 5-8-10.

Newport High School wrestling coach Adrian Bojorquez (left) shows Devin Stricker a hold during practice Thursday, Nov. 15.

The Grizzlies have their first home wrestling meet against Freeman Tuesday, Dec. 4, at 7 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 15 Thursday Niters Team Won Lost Plain Nasty’s 25.5 18.5 Hi-Rollers 22.5 21.5 3 Chicks & 1 Rooster 21 23 Wilkinson Rentals 19 25 High scratch game team: 3 Chicks & 1 Rooster 715. High scratch team series: 3 Chicks & 1 Rooster 1,941. High handicap game team: 3 Chicks & 1 Rooster 925.

High handicap series team: 3 Chicks & 1 Rooster 2,571. High scratch game: John Hilden 258, Kim Rusho 191. High scratch series: John Hilden 675, Diana Hilden 475.

High handicap game: John Hilden 258, Liz Pope 251. High handicap series: John Hilden 675, Liz Pope 674.

Converted splits: Ralph LaGrand 3-10, Charles Marsh 3-10, Jan Edgar 3-10, Randy Edgar 4-5.

Miner photo|Sophia Aldous

Newport powerlifter breaks world record

By Don Gronning Of The Miner

LAS VEGAS – Newport’s Michael W. Martin Jr. broke another weight lifting record when he competed with 500 competitors from 22 countries in the International Powerlifting League’s Drug-tested World

Championships Nov. 10 in Las Vegas.

Martin said competitors were virtually all national and world record holders.

Competing in the 75 kg (165 pounds) class in the 55- to 59-year-old age group, Martin, 57, competed in the deadlift only competition.

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Michael Martin Jr., 57, of Newport holds the gold medal he won at the International Powerlifting League’s Drug-tested World Championships in Las Vegas Nov. 10. Martin lifted 407.9 pounds on his fourth attempt in the 55- to 59-year-old, 165.3-pound class, which earned him the world title, as well as world, American and Washington state records.

A deadlift is a lift from a standing position, without a bench.

Martin broke his own Washington and American record on his third lift, when he lifted 385.8 pounds (175 kgs).

But the world record had been standing since 2011.

Martin wanted to break that record, but wasn’t sure, as he had suffered some major setbacks leading up to the competition.

“While deer hunting near Tonasket, Wash., I had a 300-pound mule deer run over me while dragging it down a steep hill, which injured my left knee to the point I could barely walk and just pushing in the clutch in my SUV caused unbearable pain,” Martin said. “And then I came down with a severe sinus infection and cold, which disrupted my diet and sleep patterns.

However the worst thing happened just a week before the competition when

I injured my left hip during some ‘light’ deadlifts in our home gym.”

Martin, a volunteer firefighter with Pend Oreille Fire District 8, wondered if he could compete at Las Vegas.

After some time in bed with no sleep, food or movement, Martin decided he needed to get up and start moving.

“Over the course of three days, I went from being bed-ridden to lifting 225 pounds for several repetitions without pain,” he said. “I knew I could compete but was not sure if I could reach my goals of another world championship for the records.”

He was light for the 165-pound class, coming in at 156 pounds, largely due to the setbacks.

Martin did get the world record with a 407.9 pounds on his fourth attempt.

Martin is retired after 26 years in the U.S. Navy but his wife, Denise, is

still serving. She had just returned from a month at sea onboard the USS Carl Vinson, homeported in San Diego, and accompanied him to the competition.

He also had the support of two of his best friends, both of whom served with Martin onboard the USS John C. Stenos while they

were in the Navy together.

Martin says he plans on other competitions in 2019, but he is now qualified to lift in the 2019 International Power Lifting League’s Drug-tested World Championships in Ireland and the non-tested World Championships, which will be held in Germany.

s p o rt s c a l e n d a r Saturday, Nov. 24 Open Gym, Adult Basketball: 7 a.m. - Newport High School Priest River Takedown, Non-league Wrestling: 9 a.m. – Priest River Lamanna High School Newport Football vs. Lynden Christian: Saturday, Nov. 24, 4 p.m., Moses Lake

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hird graders from LeDette Kelton’s class at Stratton Elementary in Newport wrote about all you can do at the library. Here are samples of their writing from Kiana Hatcher, top, and David Sears, bottom.

Watch for more work from this class on future Booster pages.

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Festival of The Nativity welcomes all PRIEST RIVER – Whatever your religious denomination, or lack thereof, everyone is invited to the Community Festival of The Nativity Thursday, Nov. 29 and Friday, Nov. 30 at the Priest River Event Center, 4-8 p.m. both days. There will be over 200 nativities from around the world on display and admission is free. Refreshments, live music, and childcare will be provided.

For more information, including bringing a nativity to set up, call Larry Stead at 503-779-5351 or email larrystead1111@yahooo. com.

SACHEEN LAKE – Celebrate the magic, beauty, and joyful song offered in A Tiny Miracle, the annual Christmas production of Northwoods Performing Arts. Uniting the fun and fancy of elves, the wisdom of Santa, and the glory of the Baby Jesus, A Tiny Miracle centers on childhood memories and gives special meaning to grownup holiday sentiments.

A Tiny Miracle is scheduled on Nov. 30, Dec. 1, 4, and 6-8. Tickets are $35 per person for Gala Night

PRIEST RIVER – The Live and Learn program on Thursday, Nov. 29 will feature Ranger Rick Hall, who will present the second part of his emergency preparedness series, Shelter In Place.

Join Hall at 5:30 p.m. at the Priest River Library and learn when it is appropriate to shelter in place and supplies to have on hand during emergencies. Registration is not necessary.

For more information, call the library at 208-4482207 or email library@ westbonnerlibrary.org.

Tree of Memorial Light Ceremony Dec. 2 PRIEST RIVER – Priest River Hospice volunteers invite the public to the annual Tree of Memorial Light Ceremony on Sunday, Dec. 2, at 4 p.m. at West Bonner County Library.

This is a non-denominational memorial ceremony for family and friends of loved ones who have passed away. Everyone is welcome whether or not a loved one was cared for by hospice. The event includes live music by Mike Moudy.

Special guest speaker will be Carol Knapp who will share personal stories of hope and inspiration.

Candles will be lit in honor of loved ones. People are invited to bring a picture or special memory article.

Those that would like to share stories about their loved one are welcome to do so. After the ceremony participants will all walk to the Kaiser House Museum light the town Christmas tree and join in singing Amazing Grace. Refreshments will be served after the tree lighting. The event is free, but donations to hospice are appreciated.

Any funds received will go to patient care.

For more information, call Betty Gardner at 208448-2700.

Dinner/Show (Nov. 30), and $25 per person for all other dinner/shows, or $12 for show only. Senior and children tickets are $10. Dining service begins at 6:30 p.m. and the curtain opens at 7:30 p.m.

For more information on tickets and reservations, call 208-448-1294 or northwoodsperformingarts.com and Seeber’s Pharmacy in Newport.

Circle Moon Theater is located on Highway 211, 3-1/2 miles north of Highway 2.

Library celebrates Computer Science Education Week

Pend Oreille Libraries host Fine Forgiveness in December

Shelter in Place class at Priest River Library

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NEWPORT – The Pend Oreille County Library District is getting into the holiday spirit by hosting a fine forgiveness program throughout the month of December. Fines of up to $25 will be forgiven upon request. This does not include fees for lost or damaged items and accounts in collections are not eligible.

To take advantage of this program, simply stop by or call any library location and ask the staff to have fines forgiven.

For more information about this program or other library services, email Director Mandy Walters at director@pocld.org.

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Courtesy photo|Patti Monk

Quilts for veterans The Pend Oreille Valley Quilts for Veterans group presented 20 quilts to veterans on Saturday, Nov. 17 at Hospitality House. Families and friends joined in the festivities. In this photo, Linda Cross presents a quilt to Robert Goldsmith.

Community center has new board members BLANCHARD – At the monthly BASIC (Blanchard Area Seniors Incorporated) meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 14, at the Blanchard Community Center, the annual election and installation of officers took place. New officers are President Josh Johnson,

Vice President Mark Miller, Treasurer Terri McDonald, Secretary Michelle Kozeluh, Executive Director Chuck Hodge, and Members-At-Large are Mary Powell and Roger Young.

Previous officers were President Chuck Hodge, Vice President

Chris Bishop, Treasurer Nancy Curotto, Secretary Melanie Koerperich, Members-At-Large Clancie Pleasants and Barbara Hornby. Everyone is invited to meet the new board at the Jan. 14, 2019 meeting at 10 a.m. at the Blanchard Community Center.

NEWPORT – The Newport Library will be celebrating Computer Science Education Week, Dec. 3-9, by hosting several Hour of Code workshops. These events will be targeted toward children aged 6-9 and 10-12. Space is limited and registration is required.

“Coding has become one of those fundamental skills for the 21st century,” said Library Director Mandy Walters. “In Washington, there are currently over 15,000 open computing jobs and one of our goals

is to provide the jump start needed for anyone to be able to get the skills they need for those jobs.

Getting kids interested in computers and coding early can be the catalyst needed to set them on a path toward success.”

Parents can register their children for the workshops by calling the library at 800-366-3654 or going to the library’s event page at pocld. evanced.info/signup.

For questions, contact Maria Town, Programs Specialist, at maria@ pocld.org.

Santa is coming to Blanchard Community Center BLANCHARD – Santa Claus is coming to Blanchard Community Center Saturday, Dec. 1 at 1 p.m.

There will be free chili and pictures with Santa Claus.

For more information, call 208-437-1037.

we e k ah ead Wednesday, Nov. 21 AA Meeting: 7 a.m. - Pine Ridge Community Church, 1428 First St., Newport Rotary Club: 8 a.m. - Oldtown Rotary Park Newport TOPS: 8:30 a.m. Hospitality House Fiber Arts Knitting and Spinning Group: 9 a.m. Create Arts Center, Newport Overeaters Anonymous: 9 a.m. - Pine Ridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport, use front entrance.

Contact Barb at 509-4470775.

Master Chef Cooking Series: 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. - Blanchard Community Center Story Time: 10:30 a.m. Blanchard Library Story Time - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick: 11 a.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick Al-Anon: Noon - American Lutheran Church Pinochle: 1 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center Alcoholics Anonymous: 5:45 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport Priest River Animal Rescue: 6 p.m. - 1710 9th St., Priest River Veterans of Foreign Wars Post/Auxiliary: 6 p.m. - Priest River VFW York Rite of Freemasonry: 6:30 p.m. - Spirit Lake Temple

Thursday, Nov. 22 UCC Non-Denominational Bible Study Group: 10 a.m. - United Church of Christ, 430 W. Third St., Newport Line Dancing: 10 a.m. Priest River Senior Center Alcoholic’s Anonymous Women’s meeting: 10 a.m.

- Rotary Club, Old Diamond Mill Rd., Oldtown Story Time: 10:30 a.m. Priest River Library Quilters Meet: 11 a.m. Priest River Senior Center Open Painting Workshop: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport Duplicate Bridge: 12:30

p.m. - Hospitality House in Newport Loosely Knit: 1-3 p.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick Priest River Food Bank Open: 3-5:45 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center Pinochle: 6 p.m. - Hospitality House in Newport Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - Blanchard Community Church

Friday, Nov. 23 Books Out Back: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Priest River Library Happy Agers Meeting and Potluck: Noon - Priest River Senior Center Story Time: 3 p.m. - Newport Library Dance Classes: 5:30-6:30 p.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport Alcoholics Anonymous Open Meeting: 7 p.m. - St. Catherine’s Catholic Church

Saturday, Nov. 24 Books out Back: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Priest River Library Happy Agers Card Party: 1 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center AA Meeting: 5 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport

Sunday, Nov. 25 Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport

Monday, Nov. 26 Hospitality House Potluck: Noon - Hospitality House in Newport Blanchard Grange Potluck: 5:30 p.m. - Blanchard Grange Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - Blanchard Community Church

Tuesday, Nov. 27 Priest River Food Bank Open: 9-11:45 a.m. - Priest River Senior Center Line Dancing: 10 a.m. Priest River Senior 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

Weight Watchers: 5:30-6 p.m. Weigh in and 6 p.m. meeting - Pine Ridge Community Church, 1428 W. First

St., Newport 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

Where to Worship

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

Morning Worship ~ 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday: Youth ~6:30 p.m.

Pastor Mitch McGhee 447-3265

DALKENA COMMUNITY CHURCH • VILLAGE MISSIONS

S.S. ~ 9:15 • Worship ~ 10:45 a.m.

Family Night, Wednesday ~ 7 p.m.

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

CATHOLIC MASSES

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

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

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

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

HOUSE OF THE LORD

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

CHURCH OF FAITH

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

Wed. - Bible Study 6 p.m.

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

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

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

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

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

Friday Service 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Prayer 4:30 p.m.

Pastor Jim McDonald

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

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

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

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

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

BLESSED HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH

BAHÁ’Í FAITH OF NEWPORT

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

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

NEWPORT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

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

AMERICAN LUTHERAN CHURCH E.L.C.A.

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

(509) 447-4338 www.americanlutheranchurch.net

SEVENTH�DAY ADVENTIST

Saturdays, 10:00a.m.

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

(864) 378-7056 edgemereadventist.org Bible preaching, God Newport - 777 Lilac Ln 10:40a.m. honoring music newportsda.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.

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

Sunday Service 11:00a.m.

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obituari es Horace B. Flanagan Metaline

Horace B. Flanagan passed away Nov. 6, 2018, of natural causes at his home in Metaline. He was 91.

Horace was the oldest of nine children and was born Flanagan and raised in Springdale, W. Va. After graduating from Meadow Bridge High School he enlisted in the U.S. Navy near the end of World War II where he served as a cook on a troop transport ship returning soldiers from the war. After leaving the Navy, he enlisted in the Air Force where he met and married the love of his life, Mary Helen Coomes, while stationed at Fairchild Air Force Base.

Horace left the Air Force in 1950 and got a job at the Grandview Mine and lived the rest of his life in Metaline, where he and his wife, Mary Helen, raised five sons.

His employment in the area included the mines, construction of two hydropower dams and he retired from Lefarge Cement Plant. Horace served as a member of the Selkirk School Board and the Metaline Town Council and was a volunteer firefighter.

Horace will be remembered for his hard work, principle and community commitment at one time raising a vegetable garden large enough to feed the town. He loved to hunt, fish and garden.

Horace is survived by his five sons, Mike (Robin), Randy, Brett (Luann), Dennis and Robert (Kelly); six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and his companion, Joyce Evans who will all miss him dearly. He was preceded in death by his wife Mary Helen in 1996.

Horace requested cremation and will rest alongside his wife at the Metaline Cemetery. Per his request, no ceremony will be performed.

Clifford Wesley Tate Newport

Clifford Wesley Tate passed away at home, after many years of illness, with his family and friends beside him.

He was born Oct. 25, 1950 and passed Tate away Oct. 31, 2018. He was 68.

As the son of Wesley and Amy Tate, the family spent many of his younger years living in Europe, Texas and Alaska as his father served in the military. After the family settled in Spokane, Wash.,

Cliff graduated from West Valley High School in 1968.

Cliff became a carpenter by trade and he soon found the property he loved in the Newport/ Blanchard Valley where he built the family home he would live in for 40 years.

In 1985, he married Joanne Fry and they were blessed to have their daughter, Ashley, four years later. As a carpenter and craftsman, he worked in the local area for many years constructing outbuildings and shops, remodeling houses and building two new homes for others.

With his love of the outdoors, Cliff shared his hobbies with Ashley, teaching her beekeeping, fishing, hunting and trapping.

She and her family have been her parents’ pride and joy.

Cliff was preceded in death by his parents and sister Melanie Wilmoth Rhodes. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Joanne; daughter Ashley and husband Scott Schiermeister and grandsons, Gabriel “Gator” and Beau Hunter Schiermeister of St. Maries, Idaho; brother, Jerry (Rita) Tate and sister Lisa Van Dyke of Spokane; numerous nieces and nephews and extended family including mother-in-law Mabel Fry of Newport, Wash. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Nov. 24 at noon at the Blanchard Grange Hall. This will be potluck and all are welcome. In lieu of flowers, the Clifford Tate Memorial-Scholarship account has been established for his two grandsons.

Clifford W. Tate Memorial Fund c/o STCU (Spokane Teachers Credit Union) P.O. Box 1954, Spokane, WA 99210, Account #2002545172 Sherman-Campbell Funeral and Cremation Services in Newport is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at shermancampbell.com.

Franklin Richard Sleeper Newport

Franklin Richard Sleeper of Newport Wash., passed Nov. 12.

He was 80 years old. Frank worked in Sleeper masonry as well

d e ath n ot i c e Joe Sherman Cusick

Joe Sherman, 69, of Cusick passed away on Nov. 10, 2018, after a sudden illness. A complete obituary will follow.

as landscaping and other positions before moving to Washington state in 1978.

Frank loved sports, especially football where his favorite team was the Denver Broncos. He also loved music as well as being a huge fan of fishing.

He was a strong and loving man; he was funny and sarcastic and anyone who met him once remembered

him the next time. He had numerous friends and will be missed greatly by those who knew him well.

Franklin is survived by his children, Janet SleeperFrostad and son-in-law Shon Frostad, Richard Sleeper and daughter-inlaw Kimberly Sleeper and Charlotte Sleeper; grandchildren Leah Sleeper, Brandon Sleeper, Maya

Frostad, Kaden Sleeper and Tera Frostad, as well as great-grandchildren and many other friends and family. He is preceded in death by his wife Charlotte Sleeper, sisters Norma, Dottie, Cecilia and brother William Sleeper.

In the last 14 years after the passing of his wife he had turned his life over to God and had recommitted

to his Catholic religion.

There he gained a sense of peace and community that he carried with him until his final days.

He did not wish to have a service, however a celebration of his life will be held at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Newport on Nov. 22.

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p o l i c e r e p o rts 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.

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Monday, Nov. 12 ANIMAL PROBLEM: Winchester St., Cusick, report that two dogs ran after him while he was out on a walk; one was brown and one was white.

ACCIDENT: Hwy. 20, Usk, report that a black truck pulled out behind a log truck and hit the back of his trailer.

FIRE-SMOKE ONLY: Spooner Lane, Newport, report that the complainant can see what she believes is two fires east of her on the hillside; not sure of the exact location.

daughter’s bike was stolen from the library around 5 p.m. tonight.

NOISE COMPLAINT: S. Spokane Ave., report of loud music.

POSSIBLE DUI: Hwy. 2, report of a vehicle swerving over both lanes.

ARREST: S. Garden Ave., Jared D. Bestrom, 41, of Spokane was arrested on a local misdemeanor warrant and Nathan A. Wood, 43, of Spokane was arrested for failure to appear.

ARREST: Anthony J. Gilette, 33, of Sandpoint was arrested on an out of county warrant, and out of state warrants.

DECEASED PERSON: Telephone Road

Wednesday, Nov. 14

ARREST: Sunday P. Vaughn, 26, of Newport was arrested on an out of county warrant.

ERRATIC DRIVER: Pend Oreille Blvd., Metaline, report of male in a black and chrome Ford F250 with a camper on it swerved towards him while he was out walking and almost hit him and his dog. He believes the driver of the truck is intoxicated.

JUVENILE PROBLEM: W. 7th St., report that the complainant would like to speak to a deputy about her juvenile children.

ARREST: S. Garden Ave., Newport, Fred N. Harms, 43, of Coeur d’Alene was arrested for failure to appear.

BURGLARY: Driskill Road, report of a closet broken into three weeks ago, and a gun was stolen.

THEFT: Veit Road, Newport, report that subjects are cutting wood off property that he overseas and have built a road back into the property.

ILLEGAL BURNING: Dads Lane, report that the neighbors are burning garbage again in a pit.

THEFT: S. Garden Ave., Newport, report that she gave her wallet and cell phone to a female to get some numbers off it and get money to put on her books in the jail and that female never got her wallet back to her.

ARREST: S. Garden Ave., Newport, Cody Daniel AubreyMishler, 40, of Post Falls, was arrested on a local misdemeanor warrant.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE: Hwy. 2, report that complainant’s husband violated a restraining order by turning around and following her while she was driving.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE: Northshore Diamond Lake, report that the complainant’s uncle owns a kit for making a fully automatic machine gun; not sure if it is legal.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE – VERBAL: Hwy. 2, Newport, report that complainant thinks there is some kind of domestic violence going on at the above address.

WANTED PERSON: Whitetail Place, Cusick, report of a juvenile warrant.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON: S. Cass Ave., Newport, report of an officer out with a subject.

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: S. Washington Ave., Newport WANTED PERSON: Doreen Drive, Newport ANIMAL PROBLEM: Camden Road, Newport, report of four horses on the property tearing up the ground.

Tuesday, Nov. 13 THEFT: Roberts Drive, Newport, report that complainant’s neighbors are going onto his two lots and cutting firewood without permission.

SEARCH WARRANT: Spring Valley Road, Newport ARRESTED: S. Washington Ave., Newport, Adelaide T. McGillis, 34, of Cusick was arrested on a Department of Corrections detainer.

ARREST: S. Garden Ave., Josiah Q. Harris, 26, of Spokane and Randy L. Jensen, 34, of Spokane were arrested on DOC detainers.

ARREST: S. Garden Ave., Keiley E. Herrin, 39, of Spokane Valley was arrested on a DOC detainer.

THEFT: Scotia Road, Newport, report that complainant had squatters removed by courts and they took some auto parts.

TRAFFIC OFFENSE: W. Walnut St., Newport THEFT: S. Washington Ave., report that complainant’s

ARREST: Aaron J. R. Eilser, 44, of Sagle was arrested on an out of county warrant.

RUNAWAY JUVENILE: S. Spokane Ave., Newport, report that the complainant’s 14-year-old daughter left a note and took off from the residence.

ANIMAL BITE: Deer Valley Lane, Newport, report of a female bit by a dog. The owner is unknown.

ARREST: Jacob A. Frueh, 38, of Newport, was arrested on an out of county warrant.

Thursday, Nov. 15 THREATENING: Park St., Metaline Falls, report of a subject being threatened.

SEX OFFENSE: S. Calispel Ave., Newport DISTURBANCE: Smokehouse Lane, Newport, report that a disturbance between a landlord and tenants is escalating.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Knott Road, Newport, report of a suspicious circumstance.

TRAFFIC OFFENSE: S. Cass, Newport, report of a go-cart going up and down the road.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Driskill Road, report of suspicious activity going on.

JUVENILE PROBLEM: W. 7th St., Newport ARREST: S. Garden Ave., Newport, Robert James Foust, 22, of Newport was arrested on a DOC detainer.

TRAFFIC HAZARD: W. 4th St., Newport, report that a manhole cover is open.

POSSIBLE DUI: Hwy. 2, Elk, report of a possible intoxicated driver.

Friday, Nov. 16

THEFT: Hwy. 2, report of hay bales stolen.

FISH & GAME: Mcinnis St., report that someone shot a buck with arrow on the complainant’s property.

ACCIDENT: Sullivan Lake, report of a non-injury vehicle rollover.

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: N. Newport Ave., report of a vehicle with no plates.

TRAFFIC OFFENSE: Washington Ave., report of a bicycle stop.

ILLEGAL BURNING: Hwy. 211, report of a large bon fire at that location.

RECOVERED VEHICLE: Spring Valley Road, report of a recovered stolen vehicle.

CARBON MONOXIDE: Northshore Diamond Lake, report of a possible carbon monoxide leak in a residence.

West Bonner County

Monday, Nov. 12 FRAUD: Gleason-Mcabee Falls Road, Priest River

Tuesday, Nov. 13 THEFT OF PROPERTY: 4th St., Oldtown MALICIOUS INJURY TO PROPERTY: Beaver Pond Trail, Priest River CITE AND RELEASE: Gregory St., Priest River, Nelson R. Blewett, 31, of Priest River was charged and released for first offense driving without privileges.

ACCIDENT: Meadow Road, report of a vehicle slide off.

DECEASED PERSON: Leclerc Road ARREST: Deer Valley Lane, John T. Connolly, 40, of Marengo was arrested for assault in the fourth degree, domestic violence – physical.

Saturday, Nov. 17 ANIMAL PROBLEM: Mckay St., report that the neighbor’s dogs are attacking complainant’s chickens, it is an on-going issue.

THEFT: Hwy. 2, report of a sign stolen from the property.

LOST PROPERTY: Hwy. 20, report that a subject lost a firearm on the property while hunting.

CITE AND RELEASE: James Ave., Priest River, Joseph R. Hypke, 29, of Priest River was charged and released for possession of a controlled substance.

Wednesday, Nov. 14 DISORDERLY CONDUCT: Selkirk Way, Oldtown RECKLESS DRIVING: Hwy. 2, Priest River

Thursday, Nov. 15 THREATENING: Ockert St., Oldtown

ACCIDENT: E. 5th St., report of a rollover accident.

FISH & GAME: Cooks Lake, report of an officer out with a camp.

ARREST: Saccs Lane, Priest River, William Richey, 48, of Priest River was arrested for battery and obstructing a peace officer.

Friday, Nov. 16 ACCIDENT, UNKNOWN INJURY: Dickensheet Road, Coolin

Sunday, Nov. 18 ASSAULT: Gray Road, report that complainant’s wife was assaulted last night by an unknown male.

BURGLARY: Hwy. 20, report that someone broke into a cabin, and is possibly squatting there too.

FIRE-SMOKE ONLY: Leclerc Road, report that complainant can see smoke in the trees, the exact location is unknown.

ARREST: Hwy. 2, Jeremy E. Pointer, 41, of Spokane was arrested for DUI. THEFT-AUTOMOBILE: Jermain Road, report of a vehicle stolen locally but didn’t report it. It was found in Spokane.

VEHICLE PROWL: Quail Loop, report that the respondent reported a truck was broken into overnight.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE – PHYSICAL: Alberta Road, report that the complainant’s husband pushed complainant, and is withholding medication.

CITE AND RELEASE: High St., Priest River, Shaina Lynn Chappell, 27, of Newport was cited and released for driving without privileges, no proof of insurance second offence in five years and operating a vehicle with out registration.

RECKLESS DRIVING: HWY. 41, Spirit Lake HUNTING & FISHING VIOLATIONS: Torrens Trail, Spirit Lake

Saturday, Nov. 17 DISORDERLY CONDUCT: E. 4th St., Oldtown ARREST: 2nd St., Priest River, William Rice, 37, of Priest River was arrested for failure to appear.

Sunday, Nov. 18 No reportable incidents

pu blic m e eti ngs Wednesday, Nov. 21 Pend Oreille Economic Development Council: 8:30 a.m. - Various Locations Diamond Lake Water and Sewer District Board: 10 a.m. - District Office Pend Oreille County Park Board: 2 p.m. - Cusick Community Center 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. 22 Thanksgiving

Monday, Nov. 26 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

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

Tuesday, Nov. 27

Wednesday, Nov. 28

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

Tri-County Economic Development District: 11 a.m. - TEDD Conference Room, 986 S. Main, Suite A, Colville

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2018227 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq.Trustee Sale No.: WA-15-669854-SW Title Order No.: 170293413-WA-MSW Reference Number of Deed of Trust: Instrument No. 2007 0295104 Parcel Number(s): 433028529017, 2638 Grantor(s) for Recording Purposes under RCW 65.04.015: BRETTA N. SCHMIDT, FORMERLY KNOWN AS BRETTA N SCHMIDTRIPLEY, PRESUMPTIVELY SUBJECT TO COMMUNITY INTEREST OF SPOUSE, IF MARRIED Current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust and Grantee (for Recording Purposes under RCW 65.04.015): OneMain Financial Services, Inc. Current Trustee of the Deed of Trust: Quality Loan Service Corporation of Washington Current Loan Mortgage

Servicer of the Deed of Trust: Select Portfolio Servicing, Inc. I.NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, the u n d e r s i g n e d Tr u s t e e , w i l l o n 11/30/2018, at 10:00 AM At the main stairs of the Old City Courthouse, located at 625 W 4th St, Newport, WA 99156 sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable in the form of credit bid or cash bid in the form of cashier’s check or certified checks from federally or State chartered banks, at the time of sale the following described real property, situated in the County of PEND OREILLE, State of Washington, to-wit: LOT 17, FAN LAKE ESTATES FIRST ADDITION, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK 3 OF PLATS, PAGE 209, RECORDS OF PEND OREILLE COUNTY, WASHINGTON. More commonly known as: 151 MCCAMMON, ELK, WA 99009 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 11/2/2007, recorded 11/5/2007, under Instrument No. 2007 0295104 and modified as per Modification Agreement recorded 2/18/2014 as Instrument No. 20140317788 records of PEND OREILLE County, Washington, from BRETTA N. SCHMIDT, FORMERLY

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KNOWN AS BRETTA N SCHMIDTRIPLEY, PRESUMPTIVELY SUBJECT TO COMMUNITY INTEREST OF SPOUSE, IF MARRIED, as grantor(s), to PEND OREILLE TITLE COMPANY, as original trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of AMERICAN GENERAL HOME EQUITY, INC., as original beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was subsequently assigned to OneMain Financial Services, Inc., the Beneficiary, under an assignment recorded under Auditors File Number II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust as referenced in RCW 61.21.030(4) is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrower’s or Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust/Mortgage. III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: $43,757.19.

IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $102,227.13, together with interest as provided in the Note from 2/1/2014 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 11/30/2018. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by 11/19/2018 (11 days before the sale date), or by other date as permitted in the Note or Deed of Trust, to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before 11/19/2018 (11 days before the sale), or by other date as permitted in the Note or Deed of Trust, the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashiers or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank.

The sale may be terminated any time after the 11/19/2018 (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 Continued on 11B

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Continued from 10B defaults. VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower(s) and Grantor(s) by both first class and certified mail, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served, if applicable, with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. The list of recipients of the Notice of Default is listed within the Notice of Foreclosure provided to the Borrower(s) and Grantor(s).

These requirements were completed as of 12/7/2016. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above-described property. IX. Anyone having any objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale. X. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS – The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants.

After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date of this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY

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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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: 1-877894-HOME (1-877-894-4663) or Web site: http://www.dfi.wa.gov/ consumers/homeownership/post_ purchase_counselors_foreclosure. htm The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Toll-free: 1-800-569-4287 or National Web Site: http://portal.hud. gov/hudportal/HUD or for Local counseling agencies in Washington: http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/ hcc/fc/index.cfm?webListAction=se arch&searchstate=WA&filterSvc=d fc 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 Additional information provided by the Trustee: If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the noteholders rights against the real property only. The Trustee’s Sale Number is WA-15669854-SW. Dated: 7/24/2018 Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, as Trustee By: Jessica Junk, Assistant Secretary Trustee’s Mailing Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington 411 Ivy Street, San Diego, CA 92101 Trustee’s Physical Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington 108 1st Ave South, Suite 202, Seattle, WA 98104 For questions call tollfree: (866) 925-0241 Trustee Sale Number: WA-15-669854-SW Sale Line: 916-939-0772 or Login to: http://wa.qualityloan.com IDSPub #0143227 10/31/2018 11/21/2018.

Published in The Newport Miner October 31 and November 21, 2018.

(40,43) ___________________________ 2018322 PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF WA S H I N G T O N FOR PEND OREILLE COUNTY NO. 18–4-00045-26 P R O B AT E N O T I C E T O CREDITORS ( R C W 11 . 4 0 . 0 3 0 ) Estate of CAROLYN B BLESCH, Deceased PLEASE TAKE NOTICE The above Court has appointed me as Personal Representative of Decedent’s estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must present the claim: (a) Before the time when the claim would be barred by any applicable statute of limitations, and (b) In the manner provided in RCW 11.40.070: (i) By filing the original of the claim with the foregoing Court, and (ii) By serving on or mailing to me at the address below a copy of the claim. The claim must be presented by the later of: (a) Thirty (30) days after I served or mailed this Notice as provided in RCW 11.40.020(1)(c), or (b) Four (4) months after the date of first publication of this Notice. If the claim is not presented within this time period, the claim will be forever barred except as provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective for claims against both the Decedent’s probate and non-probate assets.

Date of First Publication of this Notice: November 7, 2018 /s/Eugene F Breyman, Eugene F. Breyman Personal Representative 1925 East Lynn Street Seattle, WA, 98112 (206) 941-1306 Published in The Newport Miner

November 7, 14 and 21, 2018.(41-3) ___________________________ 2 0 1 8 3 11 SUPERIOR COURT OF WA S H I N G T O N COUNTY OF PEND OREILLE CASE NO.: 18-7-00004-6 18-700005-4 NOTICE AND SUMMONS BY P U B L I C AT I O N (DEPENDENCY) In re the Dependency of: JOSEPH E. GUA DOB 09/02/10 DONALD L GUA, JR. DOB 07/12/07 TO: Donald Gua Sr., & Anyone Claiming a Paternal Interest A Dependency Petition was filed on January 10, 2018: a Fact Finding hearing will be held on this matter on: December 13, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Pend Oreille County Superior Court, 229 S. Garden Ave., Newport WA 99156. YOU SHOULD BE PRESENT AT THIS HEARING. THE HEARING WILL DETERMINE IF YOUR CHILD IS DEPENDENT AS DEFINED IN RCW 13.34.050(5).

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

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

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

Published in The Newport Miner November 14 and 21, 2018.(42-2) _________________________ 2018321 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Newport City Council will hold a Public Hearing at 6:00 p.m., December 03, 2018 in Council Chambers located at 200 S. Washington Ave., Newport, Washington for the purpose of reviewing the 2019 Preliminary Budget. Copies of the Preliminary Budget may be obtained by the public on November 21, 2018.

Published in The Newport Miner November 21 and 28,, 2018.(43-2) __________________________ 2018328 PUBLIC NOTICE S TAT E O F WA S H I N G T O N D E PA R T M E N T O F E C O L O G Y N O T I C E O F A P P L I C AT I O N T O A P P R O P R I AT E P U B L I C WAT E R S TAKE NOTICE: That Michael and Christine Poirier of Kennewick, WA on October 16, 2018 under Application No. S330828, filed for permit to appropriate public waters, subject to existing rights, from Pend Oreille River in the amount of .06 cubic foot per second, continuously, each year for single domestic supply, seasonal irrigation of 1 acre and fire protection, as needed. The source of the proposed appropriation is to be located within Gov’t Lot 11, SE1/4 of Section 19, Township 35 N., Range 44 E.W.M., in Pend Oreille County.

Protests or objections to approval of this application must include a detailed statement of the basis for objections; protests must be ac-

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companied by a fifty ($50.00) dollar recording fee and filed with the Department of Ecology, at the address shown below, within thirty (30) days from November 28, 2018.

STATE OF WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY WATER RESOURCES PROGRAMERO PO BOX 47611 OLYMPIA WA 98504-7611 Published in The Newport Miner November 21 and 28, 2018.(43-2) _________________________ 2018329 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 OF PEND OREILLE COUNTY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED YEAR 2019 BUDGET A N D E L E C T R I C S Y S T E M R AT E ADJUSTMENTS The Board of Commissioners of Public Utility District No. 1 of Pend Oreille County has scheduled a public hearing for the discussion of the proposed Year 2019 Budget and electric system rate and fee adjustments.

The date, time and location of the hearing is as follows: December 4, 2018 – 10:15 a.m., Newport Administration Office Newport Conference Room 130 N. Washington Avenue Newport, WA 99156 The public is invited to attend and be heard. /s/ Karen Willner Karen Willner Clerk of the Board Published in The Newport Miner November 21 and 28, 2018.(43-2) _________________________ 2018330 PUBLIC NOTICE The Selkirk School District is giving notice according to RCW 28A.335.180, of property declared surplus by the Selkirk School District. The surplus property will be available for purchase by public schools, private schools and the general public in the state of Washington. If interested you can contact the Selkirk District Office at (509) 446-2951 or log onto the District website at www.selkirkschools.org for a copy of the list. All items will be sold “as is” and all sales are final.

Written sealed bids will be accepted through 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 16th, 2019 at the Selkirk District Office, PO Box 129, Metaline Falls, WA 99153. All bids shall be marked on the outside of a sealed envelope as “Surplus Bid”. All bids shall be considered final. Bids will be opened and awarded at the January 2019 Regular Board of Directors meeting. All items awarded shall be removed by bidder immediately or no later than February 4th, 2019. The Selkirk School District reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to accept the bid that best serves the interest of the school district.

Published in The Newport Miner November 21 and December 5, 2018.(43,45) __________________________ 2018331 PUBLIC NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE The Commissioners of Pend Oreille County Fire District 2 will be holding a supplemental budget hearing plus the 2018 budget proposal on December 5th 2018. The supplemental budget hearing will start at 6:00PM and end at 6:45PM. The meeting will be held at Station 23 390442 SR 20, Cusick WA. 99119.

The Public is encouraged to attend.

Any questions should be directed to Chief Christopher Haynes at 509442-2311 Respectfully Submitted by Christopher Haynes, Fire Chief Published in The Newport Miner November 21, 2018.

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To take part in the online event, the public should visit wdfw.wa.gov starting at 6:15 p.m. on Nov. 28. The webinar will begin at 6:30 p.m.

“The department’s work is fundamental to people’s quality of life and livelihoods in Washington,” said Kelly Susewind, who assumed the position of WDFW director Aug. 1.

“The webinar will allow me to introduce you to my values and approach and

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The digital open house is designed to meet public interest in a convenient virtual forum that will supplement live and in-person open houses throughout Washington.

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“I am committed to the mission of this agency, and that means hearing from people who care about Washington’s fish and wildlife,” said Susewind. “I want to share what I have learned, but the main goal for inviting people to these events is to hear what they have to say.”

The webinar will be recorded and available at the department’s website starting Nov. 29 for those who miss the digital open house and in-person open houses.

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NEWPORT – Baked goods, candy, jams and jellies, handcrafted items and other goodies await at the United Church of Christ Annual Christmas Gift and Bake Sale on Friday, Nov. 30 and Saturday, Dec. 1. The chance to win gift baskets that include gift certificates from local merchants will be available. Attendees might win a quilt made by one of the UCC parishioners.

Hours on Friday, Nov. 30, are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 1 is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch, including coffee and dessert, will be offered on Friday from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for a $5 donation. On Saturday muffins will be offered for a $1 donation. UCC is located at 430 W. 3rd Street in Newport.

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

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Animals in need of a good home will be featured in this section on the first and third week of each month, thanks to these advertisers and The Miner Newspaper. These pets can be adopted from the Priest River Animal Rescue, Hwy 2, across the street from Mitchell’s Grocery Store in Priest River. Hours are 11 to 4, 208-448-0699.

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Dwight Opp Newport

Dwight Opp, 68 years old, passed away Nov. 18, from cardiac complications. He was born on Nov. 30, 1950, in Aberdeen, S.D. When Opp he was 2-years-old the family moved to Sunnyside, Wash., and shortly afterwards to Kent, Wash., where he graduated from Kent Meridian High school in 1969.

After high school graduation he wrestled for Green River Community College and earned an associate degree in forestry.

In 1972 he married Eloise Johnson, also from Kent and moved to Newport as a forester for Burlington Northern.

In 1979 the couple had their first of two children.

Throughout the years the forestry division of Burlington Northern changed to Plum Creek and then Stimson Lumber Company. Dwight retired as the Fee Land Manager at Stimson in 2010 after 38 years of managing timber property in Washington, Idaho and Montana. He was an active member of the American Lutheran church, an avid skier, hunter, and horseman.

Dwight loved retirement managing his own timber property, cutting firewood, caring for and riding his six horses. Dwight loved the outdoors and was a supportive member of the Pend Oreille Valley Backcountry Horseman volunteering his time and

talents clearing trails for hikers and horses.

He and his wife Eloise had many hiking, horse packing and skiing adventures throughout their marriage. Dwight was introspective, deeply spiritual, and could sometimes be a bit stubborn. Above all Dwight Opp was a committed, loyal and loving husband and father.

He is survived by Eloise, his wife of 46 years, his son Nathan, Hamilton, Mont., and daughter Liesl, Salt Lake City, his brother Dale (Nancy) Opp, Eureka, S.D., and sister Jane (Jim) West, Lake Tapps, Wash.

A memorial service will be held at the American Lutheran Church Nov. 24 at 11 a.m.

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

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

Joel Benjamin Newport

Joel Benjamin, 76, of Newport, went to be with the Lord on Nov. 17. He is survived by his son, David Howard Bellefuche of South Dakota. Services will be held at ShermanCampbell Funeral Home in Newport on Nov. 26 at 1 p.m.

In lieu of cards and flowers, please donate to your favorite charity or cause.

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

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