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Resistance to HiTest continues Petitions signed, letter writing campaign begins

By Michelle Nedved Of The Miner

NEWPORT – The fight against HiTest Sands building a smelter near Newport continues. The Citizens Against the Newport Silicon Smelter held a meeting at the Roxy Theater in Newport Saturday afternoon, where petitions were signed and elected officials’ addresses were handed out.

“Ten of us writing letters does nothing,” said speaker Axel Hiesener. “Let’s bury them with letters.”

The audience heard from former Moses Lake city councilman Bill Ecret.

Moses Lake is home to REC Silicon, a polysilicon production plant. Ecret served as Moses Lake’s mayor in the mid-2000s, and most recently as a councilman, but resigned in July of this year when he moved outside the city limits.

Ecret spoke about how REC has affected the city of Moses Lake and Grant County.

There were early concerns about the buffer zone not being big enough, Ecret said, and about the chemicals used and how they were contained.

REC uses a siren system in case of chemical release.

“And we’ve heard that siren go off a lot,” he said.

He also said that REC started to dispute the value of their property in 2010, and have been See CANSS, 2A

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Victory!

The Newport Grizzly football team and their fans react to beating Colville Friday night, in the quarterfinals for the 1A State Championship. The Griz beat Colville – the only team they lost to during the regular season – 21-7 at Gonzaga Prep in Spokane.

Newport travels to Moses Lake Saturday to take on Royal in the semi-finals. The quarterfinals were the farthest the football team has gone in postseason play in the school’s history. See sports story on 8A.

Newport City Council approves sewer, water increases

By Don Gronning Of The Miner

County to implement road levy shift

By Sophia Aldous Of The Miner

NEWPORT – It’s that time of year again for the county to crunch the numbers for the 2018 budget. Pend Oreille County commissioners will be using a road levy shift to help balance the budget, shifting $200,000 in taxing authority from the road fund to the current expense fund.

Washington law allows county governments to collect two separate property tax levies. These are levies for the current expense fund and the road fund.

The 2018 road levy shift of $200,000 is more than last year’s road levy shift of $150,000. It’s an action the board of commissioners is loath to do, according to Pend Oreille County Commissioner Mike Manus.

“A road levy shift is one of the hardest things this board has to consider,” says Manus. “We See budget, 9A

NEWPORT – City councilors heard from city manager Ray King during an hour-long budget goal workshop prior to the regular city council meeting Monday, Nov. 20.

City council members mostly listened as King took them through an overview of city priorities as he saw them, making recommendations.

One of the recommendations was for a $1 a month increase to both the sewer and water bills. The sewer increase was an annual increase suggested by the United States

Department of Agriculture, which loaned the city money to upgrade the wastewater treatment plant.

The water increase was to pay for continuing water projects, including replacing the pump control system on some city wells, as well as saving money for continuing upgrades to the water system. The city also plans to drill a well at the South Bench site and upgrade the water meter system.

The city council unanimously voted to approve the rate increases during the regular meeting. The money will be collected in January 2018. The average monthly residential water bill is currently $28.10

and average residential sewer bill $39.40. Those will each be increased $1.

During the workshop, King wanted council members to think about increasing the fees the Farmers Market is charged.

“What do you think they pay to use the park?” he asked. The Farmers Market pays $35 for the season, he said, with a $50 deposit that is returned. “If you were anybody else, we would charge $35 a day.”

If the Farmers Market paid $35 a day times the 26 Saturdays they operate, the bill would be $960, he See council, 2A

Pend Oreille River Trail Passage gains ground

By Sophia Aldous Of The Miner

OLDTOWN – There’s a new way to get around in West Bonner County.

Construction has started on the Pend Oreille River Passage Trail (PORPT), with Phase 1 underway, connecting Oldtown to Albeni Falls Dam. The project broke ground near Mary’s Feed and Farm in mid-October and

extends 2,200 feet to Tri-Pro Forest Products. The eventual goal is to have the Pend Oreille River Passage Trail be a 25-mile shared use path connecting the towns of Oldtown, Priest River, Laclede and Dover. It will provide a place for non-motorized recreation along the Pend Oreille River, according to the (PRFC).

“It’s just so amazing because we’ve worked so long and hard for this,”

says Priest Community Forest Connection (PRFC), Executive Chair Liz Johnson-Gebhardt.

The agency is made up of volunteers with the exception of paid employee Johnson-Gebhardt, and began spearheading the project in 2010.

Currently, one-half mile of the trail in four segments have already been built See trail, 10A

B r i e f ly Public meeting on HiTest next Wednesday

Cusick mayor-elect dies

NEWPORT – A public meeting regarding the proposed HiTest silicon plant will be Wednesday, Nov. 29, 6-8 p.m. at Sadie Halstead Middle School. Representatives from HiTest, the Washington State Department of Ecology, Department of Commerce, the Department of Health, Pend Oreille Public Utility District, and Pend Oreille County Community Development will present information and answer questions.

Sadie Halstead is located at 331 S. Calispel Ave.

NEWPORT – Ken Murray, the mayor-elect and longtime Cusick town councilman, passed away Saturday, Nov. 18. “He collapsed in Newport and died in Spokane,” said Barbara Murray, his widow. He was 78.

Murray defeated incumbent mayor Chris Evers in November’s general election. According to Liz Krizenesky, Pend Oreille County elections supervisor, it will be up to the Cusick Town Council to appoint a new mayor after the election is certified Nov. 28. Whoever is appointed will have to stand for election in two years, she said.

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Pend Oreille County government closed for Thanksgiving NEWPORT – All Pend Oreille County government offices are closed Thanksgiving day Thursday, Nov. 23 and Friday, Nov. 24. Normal business hours will resume Monday, Nov. 27, at 8 .am.

The Pend Oreille Public Utility District is holding its commissioners’ meeting one week late, Thursday, Nov. 30, instead of on Thanksgiving day.

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Who is worth more, long time coach or secretary?

By Don Gronning Of The Miner

PRIEST RIVER – The West Bonner School Board was presented with a dilemma at their regular board meeting Wednesday, Nov. 15.

Should long-time classified employees receive the same longevity pay as coaches and other extra curricular staff?

Crystal Zienske has worked for the district 21 years as a classified employee. She is a special services secretary at the district office. She appeared before the board to ask that they not change a policy that makes a 2 percent pay increase available to classified employees who have worked for the district more than 15 years and receive a “Very Effective” evaluation, the top rating. The policy, 5800 Classified Employment and Assignment, was among the policies that were up for consideration for first reading.

Policies need to pass two readings of the board to be adopted.

She said the district offered a 1 percent increase, plus two additional steps on the now 23-step pay scale. After initially denying it, the district agreed to a $500 longevity stipend.

As a reference, Zienske said high school athletic coaches who’ve coached for 10 years receive a

$1,500 annual stipend in addition to coach’s pay, while a secretary who has worked 20-30 years still only receives $500.

Zienske says she has qualified for the 2 percent increase for the last six years, but has never been offered it. She currently earns less than $27,000 for a 206-day work year.

She said she has spoken with Superintendent Paul Anselmo each of the last three years expressing frustration that those on the last step are effectively working for less money each year than if they had gotten the step raises.

She said she recently spoke with Anselmo about the 2 percent.

She said he believes the language about the 2 percent was supposed to be removed from the policy when the longevity pay was negotiated. He said the district wouldn’t be able to pay her the 2 percent. She said she intended to take it to the school board. He suggested she wait until closer to negotiations in the spring.

“The day after I spoke with Paul, the policy was immediately on the agenda to be eliminated, so I felt an urgency to talk to you since it’s still in written district policy and I’ve asked for that compensation,” she said.

She asked the board not to remove the policy

without consulting with Meet and Confer, which, although not a union, negotiates contracts for classified employees.

Zienske spoke during the public comment portion of the board meeting.

When the policy came up later in the meeting, Anselmo said Meet and Confer had negotiated the $500 longevity stipend and intended it to replace the 2 percent increase for long-term employees.

“They opted for longevity instead of the 2 percent,” he said. “It shouldn’t be both.” He pointed out the language said the district “may” pay the 2 percent. “It also means they may not,” he said.

“Basically, it’s an outdated policy,” he said. There is no longer a “Very Effective” rating; it was replaced by “Distinguished” in 2013. Anselmo said the 2 percent hadn’t been paid since 2011. He said he had been told by someone involved with Meet and Confer that that was the intention. He said the district pays classified personnel $600,000 a year that isn’t reimbursed by the state and that the state formula hadn’t been changed since 1994.

Zienske asked if there were minutes from the negotiations. They See school, 10A

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fighting ever since.

Because of that uncertainty that caused, he said the community has gone downhill. He said the community had to cancel a lot of events and close the public recreation area, and put on hold or cancel a handful of capital projects.

“Because of the uncertainty, we’ve lost a lot of first responders,” he said.

He asked whether HiTest has discussed if they would help support emergency services, and what would happen if a major catastrophe happened at a smelter near Newport.

Bill Ells, a mechanical engineer, spoke about where the product that HiTest proposes to make will end up. He said it will not directly be used in anything “green.” Instead it will be sold to refineries that make metals. Those refineries may be able to claim to be green, but HiTest cannot, Ells said. He said he was at the second

public presentation given by the HiTest team to county commissioners.

“The sound of manure hitting the ground is the reason I joined this organization,” he said.

Also on the agenda was Roger Castle, who visited a smelter in Mississippi, that’s been in operation about two years.

He said he didn’t see any evidence of pollution in the area, but did see plumes of smoke over the smelter. He spoke to the mayor and some residents there, who seemed oblivious to the smelter being there.

He said the sound and sight were more disruptive than anything. The fans were noisy and the lights on the stacks to warn aircraft were a nuisance.

“I think we’re going to have a real noise issue,” he said.

Phyllis Kardos presented the timeline of HiTest looking at Pend Oreille County as a possible location, with references from

county and Pend Oreille PUD documents, as well as The Miner Newspapers.

Axel and Teresa Hiesener, who live near the proposed site of HiTest, spoke about water rights, and how the Hirst decision by the Washington State Supreme Court puts the responsibility on local governments to prove water rights.

She noted that the city of Newport has been drilling wells during the last couple of years, and suggested they were for HiTest.

Karen Hardy, who ran against Sen. Shelly Short, R-Addy, in November’s election, addressed the group last, saying that in order to stop HiTest from located here, the group would need to work with the Pend Oreille County commissioners, rather than against them. She suggested the group consider how much money they would be willing to front to buy the land back that the PUD sold to HiTest.

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said.

“That’s just food for thought,” King said. “We want to be fair and equitable to all our citizens.”

King said the city is looking into partnering with South Pend Oreille Fire and Rescue for fire department training.

The city won’t renew its contract with Pend Oreille County for law enforcement services, King said. According to the handout distributed to council members, contracting with the Kalispel Tribe is being considered. The city has a contract with the county for jail services, is operating under an expired contract for dispatch services and King said he expects the city public defenders contract to be signed and returned soon.

King said the city owns the Newport Library and plans to replace the roof in 2018. The city approached the library district about buying the building.

King reported on parks. He said new lighting, fencing and equipment will be installed in Little People’s Park in 2018. He said new lighting and cameras are also slated for Veterans Memorial Park, the Splash Park, the Skateboard Park and the Stage area. New locks will be installed at the restroom in Newport City Park/Little People’s Park, as well as a new city park sign.

The city plans to install water recovery systems at the Splash Park. The recovered water will be used for irrigation of the softball fields. The Splash Park uses about 13,000 gallons of water every day its in use.

The city plans improving the RV campground at the rodeo grounds at First Street and Garden Avenue. There is water, sewer and power available there. King said he would like to see the area used more.

The city plans to finish the BMX Park, which will be built to bike competition standards. It is a Rotary Club project.

The city has been stepping up code enforcement, including garbage, parking, right of way problems and yard sale and other related signs, King said.

There is one city staffer who spends up to half his time enforcing code, King said.

King said the city spent about $100,000 repairing city streets.

“That’s the most we’ve spent on streets in years,” he said. The city had been saving up real estate excise tax money.

King had good news about employee health insurance premiums, which went down 2.5 percent. King attributes it to the Affordable Care Act requirement that requires employers to provide affordable medical insurance for employees and their children. King says the decrease will save the city about $19,740 in premiums.

City workers won’t get a cost of living increase in 2018. City workers voted a couple years ago to take extra days off in lieu of a COLA. The council held their regular meeting following the workshop.

They also held a revenue sources hearing, in which the council heard that the city will start the year with a $2.77 million cash balance. They will receive $1 million in grants, $1.25 million from water and sewer fees, $334,270 in city utility taxes, $407,060 in sales tax, $281,610 in property tax and $218,797 in miscellaneous revenue.

Following the revenue sources hearing, the council passed a budget amendment ordinance that allowed the council to receive and spend money that came in since the budget was passed.

The street fund was increased $237,440 because of a grant from the state Transportation Improvement Board for the southeast Newport Improvement project that was completed last year. The city also reduced the current expense fund by $43,300 and increased the current expense capital outlay by $25,000 to purchase a lawnmower, by $9,500 to pay for land clean up by the old gas station on the corner of Washington Avenue and Spruce Street, and by $8,800 to pay for a quarter of the cost of a new city vehicle.

The ending balance in the city street, water and sewer funds was reduced by $8,800 each and the city street, water and sewer funds capital outlay was increased by $8,800 each to pay for a quarter of the purchase of a new vehicle.

A number of people opposed to the proposed HiTest Silicon smelter attended the brief meeting.

They didn’t sign up to comment during the public comment portion of the meeting, so were not heard formally. Council members stayed around about 20 minutes after the meeting to talk with individuals.

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NEWPORT – The Pend Oreille Christmas Bird Count will be held Saturday, Dec. 16. Anyone is invited to attend. Meet at Audrey’s Restaurant at 6:30 a.m. and reconvene there at dusk, about 4 p.m.

This is part of a nationwide volunteer effort through the Audubon Society to gather citizen science data on the nation’s bird population.

For more information, call John Stuart at 509447-2644 or e-mail cjninebark@gmail.com. Also check out www.audubon. org/conservation/science/ christmas-bird-count.

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Shop at Create Art Center for the holidays NEWPORT – Support local artists by shopping at Create Art Center’s annual Holiday Artists’ Shop Nov. 30, Dec. 1, 2 and 3 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Quality handmade creations will be on sale, including metal work, fiber arts, painting, drawing, folk art, cards, bags, fused glass, wood bowls, clay tiles, soaps, and lotions. Refreshments will be available. For more information, call 509447-9277 or go to www. createarts.org.

Create Art Center is located at 900 W. 4th in Newport.

SPOKANE – Former 7th Legislative District state senator Brian Dansel is back in the area. He was appointed as the new State Executive Director (SED) for the USDA Washington Farm Service Agency Dansel (FSA). Dansel is a lifelong resident of the eastern Washington town of Republic. He joined Washington FSA team on Sept. 11 and started work in Spokane Nov. 5.

Dansel served as a Ferry County Commissioner before being elected to the Washington State Senate in 2013, defeating appointed Sen. John Smith.

As former vice chairman of both the Senate Natural Resources Committee, as well as the Senate Agriculture Committee, he has been a vocal advocate

Hospital to host free estate planning workshop NEWPORT – Newport Hospital and Health Services and the Estate and Long Term Care Law Group host attorney Denise Stewart for a free Estate Planning Workshop on Thursday, Nov. 30, 3-5 p.m. in the Sandifur Room in the basement of Newport Hospital, located at 714 W. Pine St. Stewart is a local attorney with long-term experience in elder law and estate planning. She is admitted to practice in both Washington and Idaho.

This lively workshop will provide a great opportunity to learn about the estate planning process. Third Year University of Washington medical student, Dillon Gasper, will lead a short discussion about completing the P.O.L.S.T. (Physician Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment) Form. The seminar is free and open to the public. No reservations are necessary, but seating is limited; adults only.

For more information, contact the NHHS Foundation Office at 509-4472441, ext. 4373.

of agriculture and the role it plays in Washington state’s diverse economy, according to a news release announcing his appointment.

Dansel abruptly resigned his senate seat to take a job in the Trump administration as special assistant to the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture in January 2017.

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Donations needed for dress exchange Dec. 10 NEWPORT – A formal dress exchange will be at the Newport High School cafeteria Sunday, Dec. 10, time to be determined. The goal of the event is to provide formal dresses and accessories to area high school girls for school dances without having to spend a lot of money.

“Nobody deserves to miss out on a school event because they can’t afford it,” says NHS senior Valicity Wright, who is organizing the exchange.

“Many girls can’t wait to get dolled up in a pretty dress for a special dance.”

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Contributors may bring donations to the front office at NHS. Donations will be accepted every day until the date of the dress exchange as well as during the exchange.

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Wright hopes to have another dress exchange before the 2018 prom as well.

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This meeting site is barrier free. People needing special accommodations should contact Kelly LeCaire at Northeast Tri County Health District at 509-6841301 by Nov. 22.

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Time to sign up for health insurance Curt Fackler Better Health Together

Hear ye hear ye the holiday season is upon us. Tis the season for stretchy pants, home cooking, and the enjoyment of family. But do not relax quite yet. Have you taken care of your health insurance? I know health insurance is the last thing on everyone’s mind, but there are some important dates to remember: Medicare: Open Enrollment ends Dec. 7.

Individual and Family Health Plans: Open Enrollment ends Dec. 15 for a Jan. 1 start date.

In our rural areas of Washington there are limited choices for consumers. Medicare eligible consumers have the choice of Medicare supplements and drug plans. In addition to this, there are no Medicare Advantage plans available in the county of Pend Oreille.

Individuals that are under the age of 65 and do not receive health coverage through their employers have one carrier to choose from. There are only two plans available under the carrier with a max out-ofpocket of $7,350.

Fortunately, one plan has a lower deductible and co-pay compared to the other option. There is financial assistance available for families under 400 percent of the federal poverty level. For example, a family of four can receive tax credits if they have an annual income lower than $97,600. Who knows, you may qualify for free insurance through the Washington Apple Health program. A family of four with a monthly income of $2,829 can qualify for free insurance coverage.

Hardly a day goes by that someone at the federal government makes an announcement about changes in health insurance. In the state of Washington, health insurance is regulated at the state level by the Health Benefit Exchange. An important thing to remember is that everybody has different health issues or needs. We encourage everyone to seek assistance from a trained Navigator to assist you in choosing the right plan that best fit your healthcare needs.

There are organizations in the Newport area that can help you navigate the Washington Healthplanfinder and shop for an insurance plan. A nonprofit organization that can help enroll individuals and families is Better Health Together, which can be reached at 509-321-7500. Another resource is Laurie Mitchell from the Washington Health Care Authority. She is located at the Newport Hospital and can be reached at 509-447-9377. Laurie is a Medicaid eligibility and policy specialist that can assist you directly with enrollment and plan renewals. Allow this team to relieve your holiday madness this season.

Camas papermill may be harbinger The announced shutdown of the communications paper arm of Georgia Pacific’s Camas pulp and paper mill maybe the harbinger of what’s to come. Consumers are buying less paper, production costs are increasing, and competition is fiercer.

GP will lay off as many as 300 workers next year when it shifts production of paper used for printers and copiers elsewhere. The southeastern states will benefit as future pulping centers at its Louisiana facility.

People working at paper mills are g u e st well paid and have good benefits. opinion Many live in rural communities, which suffer from chronic high unDON C. employment. The mills are a big part BRUNELL of the local tax base. For example, Association GP’s mill is Clark County’s largest of property taxpayer recently paying Washington almost $1.8 million.

Business The Camas mill has been a big part President of southwest Washington’s economy since it opened in 1885. It grew into one of the world’s largest papermaking complexes. At its peak it employed nearly 2,700 workers.

In the late 1970s, Crown Zellerbach, the long-time mill owner, launched a $425 million mill modernization. That investment would be equivalent to roughly $1 billion today. The mill reached the point that it either was updated or closed.

CZ had another option. Close Camas and expand the newer Wauna, Ore., complex 70 miles down the Columbia River. The company decided to rebuild Camas mainly because it had strong workforce, existing pollution control and energy equipment, and good support from local and state leaders.

It was one of the first mills to develop and install “inprocess” equipment to extract water and air contaminants. CZ also installed the latest state-of-the art business paper machine, nicknamed “Roaring 20,” which is expected to be part of the closure.

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yo u r o p i n i o n Thankful for food banks To the editor, I recently chatted with my mother who goes to the food bank regularly.

She told me that several people were very upset that there would be no Thanksgiving boxes. I myself have utilized the food banks and am very grateful to have this resource in our community.

Thanksgiving is not about having a turkey or ham on the table, it is about being thankful for having food on the table, a roof over your head, family, friends and health.

Let’s be thankful for having the food banks, for the donations and the volunteer staff that make them possible.

-Natalie Babcock Newport

McMorris Rodgers, GOP tax bill hurts students To the editor, The GOP tax plan will crush the middle class, and it will decimate

students’ educations. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash., won’t even address the bill with her own constituents. She certainly won’t address education because of the damage she is inflicting on our next generation.

Currently, student loan interest deduction allows students to lower their taxable income by $2,500.

Cathy supports a tax bill that will take away all student loan interest deductions. One student illustrated how, with the current plan at 15 percent, her yearly tax would be $4,192.80; under the new Tax Cut and Jobs Act the tax bracket will be 25 percent, her yearly tax will now be $19,338, a 461 percent increase.

We have excellent public colleges in the 5th District, from WSU, with over 30,640 students, to Eastern Washington, Spokane Falls, Spokane Community, and Walla Walla Community College.

Thousands of students won’t be able to attend public colleges and

receive an education for their, and our, futures, as it is now unaffordable. Graduate students will see a 400 percent increase if they want to attend grad school, as the tax plan will now count tuition waivers as income. It will become almost financially impossible to earn a PhD. Cathy and the GOP are clearly attacking our youth and all of our futures by denying thousands the opportunity to attend public colleges. It is time we use our voices and tell McMorris Rodgers she will not have our votes in 2018. 509353-2374/ 202-225-2006 -Pat Bates Clarkston, Wash.

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Idaho has more than 28,000 potential duplicate voter registrations

By Lawerence Denney Idaho Secretary of State

Several articles have been published recently regarding the State of Idaho’s participation in the Crosscheck program.

I would like to take a moment to publicly address some of the questions and concerns raised by those articles.

First and foremost, the articles seem to either infer or directly state that the Interstate Voter Registration Crosscheck Program is primarily focused on Voter Fraud. That is not its primary purpose, nor how Idaho has utilized the program.

Idaho entered the Cross-

check program in 2014, because Idaho’s Secretary of State Ben Ysursa saw it as a useful tool to help identify potential duplicate registrations. The need for this is seated in federal statutes that were enacted as part of the Help America Vote Act, or HAVA, and are further echoed in Idaho law.

Along with creating a centralized statewide voter registration list, the laws require the list to be both “accurate and updated regularly…” We have continued to use Crosscheck in that manner since, and upon receipt of the potential duplicates, separate and forward those possible matches to

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

Gen. John Hyten, commander of US Strategic Command, recently said he would push back on an order from President Donald Trump to launch nuclear weapons if he thought the order was “illegal.”

Do military commanders have the right to refuse an order form the president?

Yes, and not only if it is illegal. Immoral actions must be opposed as well, for the sake of the world.

No, the president is the commander in chief of the armed services. His orders must be obeyed. The military doesn’t have the right to disregard a presidential order. There is civilian control of the military in this country.

Maybe, we’re in uncharted waters here. This wouldn’t be an issue if the president hadn’t made people nervous with his flippant talk of bombing North Korea.

our 44 respective counties for their manual review and any potential further action.

At least one article quotes Betsie Kimbrough as stating that Crosscheck only returned 257 potential duplicates (in 2016).

While accurate as a quote, that number was a clerical error on her part, as 257 was the case number assigned to the last record in the 2016 file. Upon further review, Betsie determined that the correct number of potential duplicates that were turned over to review by the counties was 28,113. Of these, approximately 9,000 were in Ada County, as accurately cited by Ada County’s Phil

McGrane.

It is stated that the system generates significant numbers of false positives. It is important to understand what the program is returning – potential duplicates. The program only matches first name, last name, and date of birth to generate a potential duplicate. That is not a false positive. It is a legitimate match of two registrations that share a birthday and a name. It is then up to the counties at that point to do additional review to determine if the potential duplicate is actually a single individual. It is also at their discretion See vote, 5A

r e ad e r ’ s p o l l r e s u lt s Will the Democratic Party come together as a unified party now that it is apparent the deck really was stacked against Bernie Sanders in the primary?

No, this shows that the Democrats are a big money party that cares primarily about money.

50% 6% No, the Sanders supporters won’t let this go.

Total votes: 32 Yes, this is just big league politics.

6% 38% Yes, they have to in order to defeat Trump and the Republicans.

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’Tis the season to keep identity theft at bay

By Lea` Porter Of Family Crisis Network

NEWPORT – The holiday season is upon us and seasonal shopping is in full swing, but before you purchase that ugly Christmas sweater from Tipsyelves.com for the family white elephant exchange, you might take a look at some tips and tricks from Family Crisis Network on keeping your personal information safe.

Check for security. If you plan to do your holiday shopping online this season then one of the first things that you can do to keep your personal information safe is to check the websites that you are browsing for security. Look at your address bar at the top of your screen; if you see a little lock to the left of the address and the address starts with an https:/ then the website that you are on is a secure website. If you provide your personal and payment information to a website that does not have the “s” after the http then

Sharon “Sherrie” Jean Hobby Newport

the website is not secure and you could be putting yourself at risk for identity theft.

Beware of fake e-mails. If you are anything like this writer then you have signed up for newsletters and e-mail notifications from several different stores, websites, news resources, and apps. Sorting through the hundreds of e-mails that you receive every week can be a daunting task especially when many of them seem to be coming from authentic sources.

Be aware, when sorting through your inbox, that many of these messages could be harmful to your personal information and your technology. Avoid opening messages from sources offering free gifts, sweepstakes, or contests, or that request personal information to be provided online. These e-mails may contain Phishing software, viruses, or malware that could put you at risk of having your personal information stolen or your technology

Sharon “Sherrie” Jean Hobby passed away Nov. 12, in Spokane, after living in

three forms. The first involves famous people who have previously behaved inappropriately toward women. The second involves people with power or influence over their victims. A third category includes politicians who claim the religious and moral high ground, but behave in an opposite manner.

Since everything is now politicized, why not consider politicians who behave in an inappropriate manner? We could start with our president who admitted such behavior and still got elected to our highest office. Senators and senate candidates are on the second string.

Many presidents have been involved in inappropriate sexual behavior so it

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seems that such behavior might go with the power of the office. Why wouldn’t a person who has the power to launch a nuclear attack and destroy most of the world also be able to force himself on others? We simply give too much power to persons who hold high office. That power turns some people into monsters.

Power over people is like an addictive drug.

We see this in our president who makes any issue about himself and his greatness. The other politicians just operate on a smaller scale. Fame and fortune are frequently part of the American dream, but often cause downfall for the persons who attain it. Rules or norms that restrain an average person are often viewed as non-applicable to the star athlete, movie star or high

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office holder. That’s why it’s not surprising when their behavior becomes inappropriate.

It’s odd that social media points out the transgressions of famous people, but does little to check the behaviors that lead up to the point of transgression.

Their associates often ignore or accept behavior instead of calling out the acts when they happen. We are often social cowards.

-Pete Scobby Newport

BE PREPARED FOR A WINTER OUTAGE Before the power goes out pack your outage preparedness kit:

•Flashlights •Blankets •Batteries

•Candles •Matches •Drinking Water

CALL THE PUD AT 509-447-3137 TO REPORT ANY OUTAGE. PEND OREILLE PUBLIC UTILTY DISTRICT 447-3137 • 242-3137 • 446-3137 • www.popud.org

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Winter Road Maintenance Guide

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

operations, they can do substantial damage to snow plows.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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being compromised.

Avoid using your debit card. How many times has someone told you to use credit instead of debit?

Probably not a lot. However, credit card companies

have ways of monitoring your purchases and information and tracking abnormal charges. By using credit instead of debit you are limiting access to your personal accounts if your information is stolen.

Just make sure to pay your

credit card off as soon as possible.

If you use a secure website and you create a login and password, make sure that your password is secure. Secure passwords will have a mixture of upper and lower case letters,

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numbers, and symbols and will not include any identifying information such as birthdates, anniversaries, names, or pets. For optimal security it is recommended that you change your passwords every 90 days.

Avoid open networks.

If you need to use a Wi-Fi network to complete your holiday shopping, make sure that you are accessing a network that requires a login. Using an open network means that you are putting your phone, tablet, or computer at risk

of being accessed by an outside source, which, in turn, could put your personal information in the hands of an identity thief. You might also want to add some sort of security to your Internet accessing devices. Even if you are shopping from the comfort of your own home, a little extra security on your network can go a long way to keeping your information safe this holiday season.

Last, but not least, monitor your personal account statements and credit

reports for any abnormal activity or purchases. If you do find an odd charge or strange activity on your accounts then report them to your bank, cardholder, and local law enforcement as soon as possible. You can also contact Family Crisis Network at 509-4472274 or 509-447-5483 or stop by the office at 730 W 1st St. in Newport if you have any questions or would like more information on Identity Theft and ways to avoid having your information stolen.

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Proposed Silicon Metal Plant Newport, WA Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2017, 6 - 8 pm Sadie Halstead Middle School (331 S. Calispel Ave., Newport) The following representatives will be available to present information and to answer your questions: • HiTest Silicon • Washington State Department of Ecology • Washington State Department of Commerce • Washington State Department of Health • Pend Oreille Public Utility District • Pend Oreille County Community Development Department

emphasis on beginning, underserved and women farmers and ranchers.

Under the direction of Secretary Sonny Perdue, the USDA will always be facts-based and datadriven, with a decisionmaking mindset that is customer-focused, according to the press release.

According to the news release, Perdue leads the USDA with four guiding principles: to maximize the ability of American agriculture to create jobs, sell foods and fiber, and feed and clothe the world; to prioritize customer service for the taxpayers; to ensure that our food

supply is safe and secure; and to maintain good stewardship of the natural resources that provide us with our miraculous bounty. And understanding that we live in a global economy where trade is of top importance, Perdue has pledged to be an unapologetic advocate for American agriculture.

As SED, Dansel will use his leadership experience to oversee FSA programs in a customer-focused manner to ensure a safe, affordable, abundant and nutritious food supply for consumers.

Prior to becoming a county commissioner, Dansel was as a professional golfer. He both competed and worked as a

club pro at three different clubs, including working as general manager at Sage Hills Golf and RV in Warden, Wash., south of Moses Lake.

He worked there two years until the business sold, he said.

A 2001 graduate of Republic High School, he is married to Carrie Jo Sharbono Dansel, with a son. He has an AA degree from Walla Walla Community College.

After Sage Hills sold, he moved back to Ferry County and went to work for his father building custom homes. His father also had a portable sawmill, so Dansel also did a little logging, he said.

public meetings Wednesday, Nov. 22 Tri-County Economic Development District: 11 a.m. - TEDD Conference Room, 986 S. Main, Suite A, Colville

Rely on us to supply electricity during very hot and very cold temperatures.

Thursday, Nov. 23 Thanksgiving

Monday, Nov. 27 Pend Oreille County Commissioners: 9 a.m. Pend Oreille County Courthouse Pend Oreille Fire District No. 2 Board: 10 a.m. - Fire Station 23, 390442 Highway 20, Ione Newport Planning Commission: 5 p.m. - Newport City Hall

Tuesday, Nov. 28 Bonner County Commissioners: 8:45 a.m. - Bonner County Administrative Building Pend Oreille County Commissioners: 9 a.m. Pend Oreille County Courthouse Newport School Board: 5 p.m. - District Office

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contracts were signed, the economy tanked. In 1980 inflation, interest rates and unemployment soared into double digits. While some companies curtailed construction, CZ didn’t.

In 1981 lawmakers, attempting to balance the budget, withdrew the sales tax exemption for pollution

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if they should choose to simply do nothing at all.

I appreciate Mr. McGrane’s integrity in clearly pointing out that the issue Ada County faced in 2014 was not a Crosscheck issue, but an Ada County process issue. Ada County, as Phil noted, did not do the additional review of the list in 2014 like they do today, by comparing middle initials and the last four of a social security number.

The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that governs the relationship between the approximately 30 member states participating in Crosscheck is significantly different from a public records request.

Public records requests for the voter roll govern the release of public information to an individual or organization, and the only restriction is that it may not be used for commercial purposes other than political purposes. The MOU under which Crosscheck operates, however, outlines the expectations

control expenditures and eliminated the sales tax deferral and B&O tax credit on the rest of the project.

That added $10 million to the cost. (The legislature eventually restored the incentives.)

The extended costs and borrowing made Crown financially vulnerable and the company succumbed to junk bond dealers in 1986. It was taken over and torn apart. Camas and Wauna were sold to James

River Corp.

Washington paper operations, along with semi-conductor, aerospace, carbon-fiber, food processing and small manufacturing use lots of electricity. In our state, over 70 percent of our electricity is hydropower. It is greenhouse gas free.

Low cost and reliable energy has offset other high operating costs, but over recent years added threats of a new state carbon tax

and stiffer environmental regulations have mill owners squeamish.

Unfortunately, when manufacturing goes overseas or to other U.S. location, electricity is often supplied by coal or natural gas-fired power plants so there are more, not fewer, carbon emissions.

To protect jobs and rural communities, Washington elected officials must help mitigate competitive costs.

Costs matter more than

and understandings of the member parties, all of whom are state officials, and includes the requirement that information transferred under the agreement be used only for the purposes identified in the agreement (identifying potential duplicate registrations). It further states that the information shall not be transferred to any third party outside of the agreement. It is because of this MOU that these 30 states have confidently utilized this program. At no time was any of this information “released,” nor placed in the public domain. It was transmitted inside the parameters of the MOU. To my knowledge, no evidence exists nor has any been reported of any actual data breaches or information compromises from any state member as a result of the program.

Obviously the articles of late from both ProPublica and others offer serious allegations regarding whether or not the intended processes and security protocols protecting Crosscheck have been either adequate or followed.

This is the first time I have seen this information, and

our office is going to be reviewing these alleged vulnerabilities before making any decisions about how we would move forward in the future.

This is consistent with the proactive and comprehensive review and IT restructuring that is already well underway in our office pertaining not only to cyber-security concerns, but to the overall health of our data systems and processes office wide, from elections to corporate. This overhaul was long overdue, and the groundwork began in my first days in office. The first fruits of these changes will be released to the public in early December.

Former Secretary Ysursa entered Idaho into the Crosscheck program in 2014 to assist Idaho with the goal of maintaining clean voter rolls.

In the same way that we clean the list of those who choose not to vote for over four years, or those who are deceased, Idaho has utilized Crosscheck as a tool to help us achieve that goal. Notably, the landscape has changed.

As such, whether or not we continue down the path with Crosscheck in

our toolbox will depend on our reviews of the security protocols of the Crosscheck program, and its ongoing potential benefit to Idaho.

Though articles may allude otherwise, elections access and list integrity is not solely a current administration agenda.

The Presidential Election Commission on Election Administration under then-President Obama in 2014 called for Election officials to “continue to modernize the registration process through continued expansion of online voter registration and expanded state collaboration in improving the accuracy of voter lists…”

It is the responsibility of the Secretary of State, under both state and federal law, to ensure that Idaho’s voter rolls are accurate, that the portion of that information that is considered public is available to the public, and that the remaining information required to be collected by Federal and Idaho Statutes remain isolated from the public.

Since taking office in 2015, I have done that job, and I will continue to do so in the future.

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ever today!

They also need to focus on keeping rural traditional industries competitive and avoid targeting industries for new taxes, compliance costs and fees.

We all need strong regulations which are reasonable, affordable, workable and achievable.

Papermakers still have strong markets for many products, but consumers buying and reading habits

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will continue to change.

Foreign producers will continue undercutting prices for American made paper.

It is the real world and it isn’t likely to change soon.

DON BRUNELL, retired as president of the Association of Washington Business, is a business analyst, writer, and columnist. He lives in Vancouver and can be contacted at TheBrunells@ msn.com.

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Selkirk needs coaches METALINE FALLS – The Selkirk School District is accepting applications for an assistant middle school boys’ basketball coach and head high school girls fastpitch coach. Information and application materials are available at www.selkirk.k12.wa.us or Selkirk District Office, 219 Park Street, PO Box 129, Metaline Falls, WA 99153.

Call 509-446-2951 for information.

By Don Gronning Of The Miner

SPOKANE – The Newport Grizzlies accomplished a couple things on a cold, windy Friday night at Gonzaga Prep. They beat Colville for the first time in recent memory, 21-7, and did it in a big game that sends them to the state 1A football semifinal.

“The kids played well, with confidence,” Newport coach Dave Pomante said. “I’m proud of them.”

The win puts Newport in a game with Royal, the defending state champs.

They will play Saturday, Nov. 25, at 1 p.m. at Lions Field in Moses Lake.

Newport kicked off Friday against Colville.

The Indians drove down the field and scored on their first possession, on a two-yard run.

Newport answered with a drive the culminated in a one-yard Koa Pancho run early in the second quarter. Adam Moorhead kicked the extra point.

Then the teams settled in for a defensive battle.

Spartans open play Nov. 28 at elementary school PRIEST RIVER – While their basketball court at the high school is worked on, the Priest River boys’ basketball team will have their first home game of the season Tuesday, Nov. 28, when they host Wallace.

The game will be at Priest River Elementary School. The Spartans will host Deer Park Thursday, Nov. 30, also at the elementary school.

Both games start at 7 p.m.

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Converted splits: Gina Green 3-10, Claudia McKinney 3-10, Liz Pope 4-5, Pat Shields 5-6-10, Sally White 5-10.

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GRANDVIEW – The Cusick Panthers football team lost in the first round of the state 1B playoffs Friday at Grandview High School.

Cusick coach Troy Hendershott said he thinks their opponent, Sunnyside Christian, is the fastest 1B team in the state.

“In eight-man football, speed kills,” he said. Sunnyside Christian solidly beat Cusick 62-20.

Cusick received the opening kickoff, but found their running game shut down. Sunnyside Christian marched down the field and scored.

They tried an onside kick, but Cusick recovered it. “They onside kicked every time,” he said.

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Neither managed to score again and they went into the halftime break 7-7.

Pomante said the team played far better in the

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Owen Leslie getting mobbed after a pass catch. Leslie grabbed a couple passes for 26 yards, but really stood out on defense, where he sacked the Colville quarterback several times.

second half, especially defensively. Pomante said he thought Newport’s defense was a little rattled by how easily Colville

was able to move the ball passing in the first quarter.

“We didn’t change our coverage or anything, we

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Injuries, speed cost Cusick in 62-20 loss

PRIEST RIVER – The 2017 Takedown Jamboree is Saturday, Nov. 25, at 9 a.m. at Priest River Lamanna High School.

The jamboree is a chance for high school wrestlers to get some non-league one-on-one matches with wrestlers from other schools. Selkirk High School will also be attending.

There will be five wrestlers per bracket, based on weight and experience.

Matches will consist of two one-minute rounds with 30-second breaks between. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for students, and all proceeds go to the Youth Endowment for Activities Foundation.

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Tuesday, Nov. 28 Priest River Boys Basketball vs. Wallace: 7 p.m. – Priest River Elementary School

Cusick recovered the first two, but lost the following four onside kicks.

Hendershott said Cusick couldn’t establish a ground game.

“We couldn’t get the running game working,” he said. So they passed. Shanholtzer hit Dylan Hendershott with a 30-yard pass play to set up Cusick’s first touchdown. They combined again a few moments later for a 26-yard touchdown pass, Cusick’s first score. Colton Hansen carried the extra point run.

Midway through the first quarter, it was a 16-8 game.

Dylan Hendershott went out with a knee injury midway through the second quarter. He ended the game with three catches for 72 yards and a touchdown.

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Tanner Shanholtzer looks to throw downfield against Sunnyside Christian Friday night at Grandview High School in the quarterfinals of the state 1B football tournament. Cusick lost 62-20.

But Sunnyside Christian kept the pedal down, scoring another 36 points before the half was

over and forcing Cusick to play See Panthers, 9A

Priest River bull rider internationally winning “Hello,” a sleepy sounding Thor Hoefer II said when he answered his cell phone. I called him thinking he might be back in Priest River from the Professional Bull Riders events he had been competing at all season.

“I’m in Australia,” he said when I asked if he was in Idaho.

I asked what time it was there. It was about 11 a.m. here. “It’s six o’clock,” he said. I said I would call him back.

I knew Hoefer had been crisscrossing the country competing

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at PBR events. In the 2017 season he rode at 52 PBR events, getting on 101 bulls.

He made qualified rides on 28 and won $14,121 at PBR events. Since September, he’s been to events in Hartford, Conn., Winnipeg, Manitoba and Abbotsford B.C. He finished 2017 at

the Canadian PBR Finals, ranked No. 12. He won $8,831 in Canada. I called back a couple hours later and Thor was up shaving.

It turns out the PBR paid for the 14 and a half hour flight to Australia so he could compete there, where it is springtime, he said.

He said he had been riding at more than just PBR events, although PBR events had taken up most of his time. “I’m trying to get on tour,” he said, meaning the Built See gronning, 9A

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Budget: County has a total of 156 employees, both part-time, full-time didn’t do one in 2015 or 2016, so it is painful to have to do it again.”

The county will transfer $200,000 from the capitol projects fund to make up the difference for the road shift levy, but those funds must go into road projects

and not current expense fund, according to Jill Shacklett of the auditor’s office.

The expected county revenue for 2018 is currently at $20,718,399, while expenditures for the New Year come in at

$20,652,681. These numbers could change as the budget is finalized.

As for the number of employees, the county currently has 156 employees total, which includes full-time and part-time.

There are three deputy

positions at the Pend Oreille County Sheriff’s Office that will likely remain unfilled. The county approved a 2 percent cost of living increase for union represented employees in the dispatch center Oct. 1 through the

Grizzlies: Plenty of time in the weight room From Page 8A

don’t hurry and don’t play panicky.”

The teams played a scoreless third quarter.

Both defenses bent, but didn’t break.

Three minutes into the final quarter, the Grizzlies changed that with a 45-yard Pancho to Adam Moorhead touchdown pass play.

Moorhead kicked the extra point.

Newport’s defense continued to keep pressure on the Colville quarterback, with senior Owen Leslie accounting for three and a half sacks in the game.

“Owen played very well, at a high level,” Pomante said.

Newport went back to the running game.

Pancho broke free for a 21-yard touchdown run with less than two minutes left that pretty well put the nail in Colville’s coffin. Tug Smith hammered it closed with an interception in the final seconds.

Newport had some big offensive plays that made up their 231 yards of total offense, compared to Colville’s 302 yards.

The Griz had 151 yards passing and 151 rushing, compared to 126 passing and 105 rushing for Colville.

Pancho accounted for 77 yards on the ground in 19 carries, including the 21-yard touchdown run. His pass to Moorhead accounted for another 45-yards and a touchdown. Pancho completed 10 of 15 passes for 151 yards and a touchdown.

Moorhead caught another long pass, this one for 38 yards, giving him 83 yards receiving. Leslie had a pair of receptions for 26 yards, Jacob Kirkwood caught one for 22 yards, Smith caught four for 16 yards and Johnny Miller caught one for four yards.

Danny Bradbury rushed 10 times for 59 yards. Johnny Miller carried four times for eight yards and Kirkwood carried once for seven yards.

On defense, senior Kade Zorica had the most Grizzly tackles, at 10.5, including seven solo tackles and seven assists. He was also in on a sack and had a tackle for a loss. Leslies had a half dozen solo tackles and an assist, including three and a half sack.

He had four and a half tackles for a loss. Kai Bowman had a solid defensive game, with four and a half tackles, including three solo. He was also in on a sack.

Brady Corkrum got a sack. He had two solo tackles and three assists.

Smith had the interception and two solo tackles, Pancho had a pair of solo tackles, Rylan Hastings had two tackles, Miller had one solo and an assist as did Brad McMeen.

Pomante says Royal will be a challenge.

“At this stage, every week you’re playing a team that’s a little better than the week before,” he said. He says Royal

is a well-coached team with a tradition of winning. They put in plenty of time in the weight room, he said.

Newport has a good chance, he says.

“If we play with confidence, we can win,” he said.

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with the clock running the rest of the game, as the 40-point mercy rule kicked in when Sunnyside Christian’s lead exceeded 40 points. Sunnyside Christian led 54-8 at the half.

Cusick couldn’t score in the third quarter, but held Sunnyside Christian to eight points.

The Panthers got in the end zone in the fourth quarter, when Roddy Pierre broke a 37-yard touchdown. The extra point run failed.

Cusick got the last score in the game, when Tanner Shanholtzer hit Trevor Shanholtzer with a 12-yard touchdown pass. The extra point pass failed.

Tanner Shanholtzer completed seven of 18 passes for 122 yards and two touchdowns. Hansen had a 36-yard reception, but other than that, Cusick had a hard time on offense.

Hansen also led the team in tackles, with four.

“Anytime your defensive back has the most tackles, it’s not good,” Hendershott said.

Senior lineman Caleb Ziesmer was also hurt, out late in the game with a

knee injury.

Cusick’s season came to a close a little sooner than they would have liked, but it was still a good year. The team made the playoffs for the 10th straight year, finishing with a 9-2 overall record. They won the Northeast 1B League North division with a 6-0 record.

Henderhshott said he would probably not coach next year.

“I was adding up our record today,” he said. He said Cusick has a 95-20 record since 2008, when former head coach Sonny Finley and he started coaching for Cusick. He credits his fellow coaches and student athletes. “It’s tough to complain,” he says. Cusick won the 1b state football championship in 2010.

The team will lose seven seniors next year, but there is still a solid core left and Hendershott says the upcoming junior high players are talented.

But for the rest of this season, his attention is on Newport.

“We’re cheering for Newport,” he said. “We hope they bring a state championship back to Pend Oreille County.”

end of this year. In 2018, those employees will receive a 1 percent cost of living increase. All other non-union county employees will also receive a 1 percent cost of living increase.

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Ford Tough Series, the PBR’s premier tour, where winning riders take home $30,000 to $40,000 from the regular events, with special competitions where they can win more than $100,000. The top 35 bull riders in the worked are seeded on the tour. Hoefer finished 72nd in the world last year.

After we talked, he improved his chances considerably. He won a go-round at the Townsville Iron Cowboy event, winning $1,636 for the event, where he finished eighth. He is currently ranked No. 40 in the young 2018 season.

His best finish in 2017 probably was at Kinsella, Alberta, in late October, where he won second and third.

At PBR touring pro events, riders can enter more than once.

Hoefer got on two bulls the first day, tying himself for fourth with an 82. The next day he got on two more, winning second and third with scores of 86.5 and 84.

He finished second and third in the event, winning $2,900 altogether. In his best week, he says he won $10,000 competing at PBR and non-PBR events.

Hoefer plans to return home Dec. 10. Going to that many competitions is expensive, and he hasn’t got a sponsor, but he said so far, “It’s paid for itself.”

Watch for more on this up and coming bull rider from Priest River.

Don Gronning is a former Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association bull rider and publisher of Northwest Rodeo Scene.

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hadn’t been found, district business manager Jennifer Phillips said. Zienske asked that the policy not be changed without talking with Meet and Confer.

Board of Trustees Chairwoman Sandy Brower said that nobody disagrees that classified personnel are “grossly underpaid.�

Trustee Drew McLain said if an employee received the top rating, they should get the 2 percent increase, provided it truly was a top rating reserved for the best. “I don’t see why they

couldn’t earn both,� he said.

Trustee Margaret Hall said she wanted to know more about the situation. “We’re going to lose classified employees if we don’t take this seriously,� she said. Trustee Bruce Hollett said he would like to see the matter resolved during the negotiation process.

The board voted 4-1 to approve the first reading, with McLean voting nay.

After the meeting, Zienske, who is one of the district’s highest paid classified employees, said she wanted the trustees to know how the change of policy would affect long time employees and was

satisfied they did take her seriously.

In other school board business the board heard reports from each of the school’s principals.

Priest River Lamanna High School Principal Joe Kren said the school was working on the ability to be in lockout all the time, with visitors having to be buzzed in. He said the school was implementing a cell phone policy. Students could have them in class, but if they were out and visible to a teacher, they would be confiscated and returned to a parent. “It’s gotten to the point where they are interfering with instruc-

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Idaho Hill Elementary School Principal Suzie Luckey reported 135 students there, which is high, she said. The school has a 94 percent ADA. The student population fluctuates, she says. “We had six withdraw and 11 move in last month,� she said.

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trail: East end connects to Sandpoint From Page 1

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In December 2016, the project received a $30,000 grant from the Inland Northwest Foundation. That money was used to construction the latest phase of the project.

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Once upon a time there stood in the midst of a bleak moor, in the North Country, a certain village.

All its inhabitants were poor, for their fields were barren, and they had little trade; but the poorest of them all were two brothers called Scrub and Spare, who followed the cobbler’s craft. Their hut was built of clay and wattles. The door was low and always open, for there was no window. The roof did not entirely keep out the rain and the only thing comfortable was a wide fireplace, for which the brothers could never find wood enough to make sufficient fire. There they worked in most brotherly friendship, though with little encouragement.

On one unlucky day a new cobbler arrived in the village. He had lived in the capital city of the kingdom and, by his own account, cobbled for the queen and the princesses. His awls were sharp, his lasts were new; he set up his

stall in a neat cottage with two windows. The villagers soon found out that one patch of his would outwear two of the brothers’. In short, all the mending left Scrub and Spare, and went to the new cobbler.

The season had been wet and cold, their barley did not ripen well, and the cabbages never half-closed in the garden. So the brothers were poor that winter, and when Christmas came they had nothing to feast on but a barley loaf and a piece of rusty bacon. Worse than that, the snow was very deep and they could get no firewood.

Their hut stood at the end of the village; beyond it spread the bleak moor, now all white and silent. But that moor had once been a forest; great roots of old trees were still to be found in it, loosened from the soil and laid bare by the winds and rains. One of these, a rough, gnarled log, lay hard by their door, the half of it above the snow, and Spare said to his brother: -“Shall we sit here cold on Christ-

mas while the great root lies yonder? Let us chop it up for firewood, the work will make us warm.”

“No,” said Scrub, “it’s not right to chop wood on Christmas; besides, that root is too hard to be broken with any hatchet.”

“Hard or not, we must have a fire,” replied Spare. “Come, brother, help me in with it. Poor as we are there is nobody in the village will have such a yule log as ours.”

Scrub liked a little grandeur, and, in hopes of having a fine yule log, both brothers strained and strove with all their might till, between pulling and pushing, the great old root was safe on the hearth, and beginning to crackle and blaze with the red embers.

In high glee the cobblers sat down to their bread and bacon.

The door was shut, for there was nothing but cold moonlight and snow outside; but the hut, strewn with fir boughs and ornamented with holly, looked cheerful as the ruddy blaze flared up and rejoiced their hearts.

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bedroom, with personal touches to make them feel special. Make sure the pillows are fluffed and bedrooms are stocked with fresh linens, along with a few magazines or a good book. Test all lights and fans to confirm they’re working properly, and be sure an alarm clock is available. A notecard featuring your Wi-Fi network name and password can help your guests feel right at home.

For elderly guests, you may consider adding an adjustable base to your guest bed. Adjustable bases, including those available at Mattress Firm, are solid metal structures that fit twin- to king-sized mattresses and act as a movable foundation with the power to adjust the mattress into a variety of positions from reclining to inclining. These bases can be suitable for sleepers with chronic pain, sleep disorders such as sleep apnea or the average sleeper just looking for additional comfort.

Guest Bathroom Although visitors are likely to carry their own toiletries, it can be awkward to discover a forgotten essential while in an unfamiliar home.

Stock your guest bath with the basics to ensure guests have everything they need, such as extra toothpaste, shampoo, razors and deodorant. Also provide plenty of freshly laundered, fluffy towels and washcloths.

Living Room Adding extra bodies to the household may put seating space at a premium, especially during the holidays when seasonal decorations take up extra room. Remove unnecessary items from the living area and add seating, if necessary, to ensure everyone can gather comfortably. It’s also a good idea to ensure there are ample flat surfaces and coasters available for beverages so you can comfortably visit well into the night.

Kitchen For close friends or family, you’re likely to know their preferences and it’s easy to stock up on a few favorites ahead of time. If a new guest will be joining, be sure to ask about likes or dislikes as well as allergy or dietary needs ahead of time. Make a point to show first-time guests around the kitchen early in the stay so they can easily find anything they might need, such as a glass for water during the night.

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riendsgiving is the perfect opportunity to celebrate your second family with festive, fun recipes that stray a bit away from traditional fare. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Friendsgiving is often held on the Saturday before Thanksgiving,â&#x20AC;? said Chef Kevan Vetter of the McCormick Kitchens. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more of a potluck party than a traditional Thanksgiving â&#x20AC;&#x201C; everyone is usually assigned a dish.

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These recipes for a caramelized Brie and a chocolatey red wine from the McCormick kitchens are also sure to please. If your party falls after the big day, put those turkey leftovers to good use with a cheesy turkey crescent ring perfect for feeding a group of friends.

Find more recipes to share with friends this season at McCormick.com.

Leftover Turkey Taco Crescent Ring Prep time: 25 minutes Cook time: 25 minutes Servings: 10

1 package McCormick Original Taco Seasoning Mix, divided

2 tablespoons butter

1 cup finely chopped onion

2 cups shredded, cooked turkey

1 can (15 1/4 ounces) whole-kernel corn, drained

1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and chilies, drained

1 garlic clove, minced

1 container (8 ounces) whipped cream cheese

2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided

2 packages (8 ounces each) refrigerated crescent dinner rolls

Heat oven to 375 F. Reserve 1 teaspoon taco seasoning mix in small bowl; set aside.

In medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add onion; cook and stir 3 minutes, or until tender. Add turkey, corn, tomatoes, garlic and remaining seasoning mix. Cook and stir 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in cream cheese and 1 cup shredded cheese.

Unroll crescent roll dough on greased or parchment paper-lined baking pan. Separate into triangles. Arrange triangles to resemble sun with center open. Press dough where bottoms of triangles overlap. Spoon turkey mixture in ring where dough overlaps. Fold triangle points over filling, tucking into bottom layer to secure. Continue until entire ring is enclosed.

Bake 15 minutes, or until golden brown.

In bowl, stir remaining shredded cheese into reserved seasoning mix. Remove ring from oven. Sprinkle with cheese mixture.

Bake 5 minutes longer, or until cheese is melted.

Serve with desired toppings, such as shredded lettuce, sour cream or guacamole.

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Pecan Pie Brie Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 12 minutes Servings: 12 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon McCormick Ground Cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon McCormick Ground Nutmeg

3 tablespoons butter, divided

1 cup pecans, chopped 1/2 cup light corn syrup

2 tablespoons water

1 teaspoon McCormick Pure Vanilla Extract 1/2 teaspoon McCormick Rum Extract

1 wheel Brie cheese, warmed In small bowl, mix brown sugar, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg until blended. Set aside.

In large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Add pecans; toast 5-7 minutes, or until golden brown, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to low.

Stir remaining butter, corn syrup, water, vanilla extract, rum extract and brown sugar mixture into skillet. Cook and stir until butter is melted and mixture is heated through. Remove from heat. Mixture will thicken as it cools.

Spoon over warmed Brie.

Chipotle Corn Pudding Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 1 hour Servings: 8 1/4 cup cornstarch 1/4 cup sugar

2 teaspoons McCormick Minced Onions 1 1/2 teaspoons McCormick Ground Mustard

1 teaspoon McCormick Gourmet Sicilian Sea Salt 1/4 teaspoon McCormick Chipotle Chili Pepper

4 eggs 1/2 cup milk 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, melted

2 cans (14 3/4 ounces each) creamed corn

1 can (15 1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained nonstick cooking spray Heat oven to 400 F. In small bowl, mix cornstarch, sugar, onions, mustard, sea salt and chili pepper until well blended; set aside.

In large bowl, lightly beat eggs. Stir in milk, butter and all corn. Gently stir in cornstarch mixture until well blended. Pour into 2 1/2-quart baking dish sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.

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t may be the most wonderful time of year, but it can also be one of the most dangerous. Along with the

cooking and decorations that make the season magical, the holidays present risks for home fires and burns.

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Never leave lit candles unattended. If you must use flame-burning candles, make sure to extinguish them when you leave the room. n When cooking, turn pot handles toward the back of the stove, out of the reach of children. n Never leave a hot stove or oven unattended. n While cooking, keep a lid or cookie sheet nearby to cover a pan if its contents catch fire. n If you decorate using a live, fresh-cut Christmas tree, water it daily. n Keep trees and other flammable decor at least 3 feet away from heaters and flames. n Discard decorative lights with bare wires, frays or kinks. n Make sure your home is equipped with working smoke alarms and fire extinguishers. n Have an escape plan in case of a fire and practice it with your family members so they know how to react if a fire does occur. n Know the burn care resources in your community. n

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percent said they have left them in reach of children.

“Some of these findings seem alarming, but each year our burn hospitals see the unfortunate results – children who have been injured in cooking related accidents or in fires associated with holiday decorations or candles,” said Kenneth Guidera, M.D., chief medical officer for Shriners Hospitals for Children.

“These injuries can mean years of ongoing treatments and extensive rehabilitation for a child.

That’s why we encourage families to learn about fire safety and prevention before a tragedy occurs.”

Fire and burn hazards are prevalent in many homes throughout the holidays, and Shriners Hospitals for Children offers these tips to remind families how to stay safe:

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b r i e f ly BookTalk groups for West Bonner libraries PRIEST RIVER – Priest River BookTalk meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 10:30 am.

The selection for November was The Girl on the Train, by Paula Hawkins Blanchard BookTalk usually meets on the third Thursday of each month at 3 p.m., but is taking a break until the Blanchard Library renovation is complete.

For more information on West Bonner Library book groups, go to www. westbonner.lili.org.

Frozen for free at Roxy NEWPORT – There will be a free showing of the animated film Frozen at The Roxy Theater Saturday, Nov. 25, 10 a.m. (prices for concessions still apply). There will be hot cocoa, coffee, muffins and more.

The Roxy is partnering with Youth Emergency Services (YES) to show free Saturday morning cartoons the last Saturday of every month.

Come On! It’s Christmas coming to Circle Moon SACHEEN LAKE – The holidays are back at Circle Moon Theatre with Northwoods Performing Arts Chorale production of Come On! It’s Christmas!

Performances are Dec. 1, 2, 5, 7, 8 and 9. Dinner starts at 6:30 p.m. with the show at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are $35 per person for the Gala Night Dinner Show Dec. 1.

“Show Only” reservations are not available for this performance. All other performance tickets are $25 per person for dinner/how, or $12 for the show only. Senior and children tickets are $10.

It is optional to purchase just the tickets for the show.

For more information, including purchasing tickets, go to Seeber’s Pharmacy in Newport, or call 208-448-1294, or go to www.northwoodsperformingarts.com.

Holiday sale at United Church of Christ NEWPORT – The Newport United Church of Christ will host a holiday craft and baked goods sale Friday Dec. 1, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., and Saturday, Dec. 2, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Besides baked goods, there will be handcrafted items, Christmas gifts and decor, and gently used treasures.

There will be a raffle for gift baskets for a $1 donation. Lunch will be served starting at 11:30 until 1:30 p.m., Friday only.

Cost is a $5 donation.

The United church of Christ is located at 430 W. 3rd St.

Share your life events for free NEWPORT – The Newport and Gem State Miner Newspapers are looking to share your life events with the community.

Submit births, weddings and engagements to The Miner for publication at no charge. The Miner can be reached at 509-447-2433, minernews@povn.com or visit www.pendoreillerivervalley.com online, or stop by the office at 421 S. Spokane in Newport.

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Seniors Sarah Neale and Aidan Tuzil fill a box with food for Thanksgiving at House of the Lord Christian Academy in Oldtown last Thursday.

Annual food drive driven by the youth

By Sophia Aldous Of The Miner

OLDTOWN – In the House of the Lord Christian Academy gymnasium sat a pile of cardboard boxes flanked by a table of nonperishable food. In the center of the boxes sat senior Sarah Neale, quiet and waiting. Around her fellow classmates and juniors partook in the down time between organizing and filling boxes for the school’s annual Thanksgiving food distribution.

“It’s important for them to be involved in community service, and to see how they can make a difference in people’s lives with actually very little effort on their part,” said House of the Lord Administrator Candace Craddick.

Seven seniors and three juniors spent last Thursday putting the boxes together and last Friday giving them to families that have signed up to receive them, all under the watchful eye of senior project manager Kristin Wohlberg. The food

drive and distribution is an annual event that House of the Lord has been overseeing for 17 years. What makes it unique beyond the average school food drive is that juniors and seniors are expected to help collect and allocate the food to clients.

This year, three of the seniors decided to undertake the task as their senior project. Aidan Tuzil, 18, Emily Jurgens, 18, and Olivia Engblom, 16, were responsible for soliciting donations by writing letters to area businesses and churches, contacting clients, writing “thank you” cards and organizing the collection of the food, including putting the boxes together last Thursday.

“I think I wrote around 100 letters,” said Tuzil.

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Library activities to get you through the winter NEWPORT – There’s a variety of upcoming activities at Pend Oreille County Library District sites to help keep the winter doldrums at bay. All activities are open to all members of the public.

Saturday, Nov. 25, there is Lego Mania and building toys all day at the Calispel Valley Library in Cusick, open 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Crafty Kids time will be at the Newport Library the same day starting at 11 a.m., followed by Lego Mania at noon.

On Tuesday, Nov. 28, Rural Resources will help those eligible to sign up for Medicare Part D at the Calispel Valley Library at 10 a.m. The same day the

Fiber Fanatics group will be at the Newport Library at 3 p.m. The kids’ build and game group will be going on at the same time. Wii Wednesday will be at the Newport Library Nov. 29 at 3 p.m.

On Thursday, Nov. 30 there will be preschool story time at the Newport site at 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. The Loosely Knit crocheting and knitting group will be at the Calispel Valley Library at 1 p.m. The Hooked on Yarn knitting and crocheting group will be at the Ione branch at 2 p.m.

For more upcoming events at your local library, go to www.pocld. org.

‘A Christmas Carol: Revisited’ coming soon to Playhouse NEWPORT – A Christmas Carol is back at the Pend Oreille Playhouse for its annual holiday performances, but with a twist.

Charles Dickens’ timeless tale of the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge has been updated to modern times.

Adapted and directed by Christopher Demlow, A Christmas Carol: Revisited still has the same themes of compassion, change and redemption, but applied to a modern world.

Performances are Dec. 8, 9, 10, 15, 16 and 17.

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

Tickets are $7 for seniors and students and $12 for general admission.

For more information, call the Playhouse at 509-447-9900 (leave a message with contact information if no one answers) or go to www. pendoreilleplayers.org.

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1 p.m. - Priest River Library

Rotary Club: 7 a.m. - Oldtown Rotary Park

Happy Agers Meeting and Potluck: Noon - Priest River Senior Center

Newport TOPS: 8:30 a.m. Hospitality House Overeaters Anonymous: 9 a.m. - Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport, use front entrance.

Contact Barb at 509-447-0775 Fiber Arts Knitting and Spinning Group: 9 a.m. Create Arts Center, Newport

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. 25

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

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

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

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

Priest River Lioness: 11:30 a.m. - Priest River Senior Center Al-Anon: Noon - American Lutheran Church Pinochle: 1 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center

AA Meeting: 5 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport Sunday, Nov. 26 Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport

Monday, Nov. 27

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

Hospitality House Potluck: Noon - Hospitality House in Newport

Spirit Lake Historical Society: 6:30 p.m. - Call 208623-5626 for a location

Blanchard Grange Potluck: 5:30 p.m. Blanchard Grange

Thursday, Nov. 23 UCC Non-Denominational Bible Study Group: 10 a.m.

- United Church of Christ, 430 W. Third St., Newport Alcoholic’s Anonymous Women’s meeting: 10 a.m.

- Rotary Club, Old Diamond Mill Rd., Oldtown

Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - Blanchard Community Church

Tuesday, Nov. 28 Priest River Food Bank Open: 9-11:45 a.m. - Priest River Senior Center Priest River Book Talk: 10 a.m. - Priest River Library

Story Time: 10:30 a.m. Priest River Library

Priest River Book Talk: 10 a.m. - Priest River Library

Open Painting Workshop: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport

Writers Group: 2 p.m. Create Arts Center

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 Pend Oreille Kids Club: 6 p.m. - Pend Oreille Mennonite Church Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - Blanchard Community Church

Friday, Nov. 24 Books Out Back: 10 a.m. to

Weight Watchers: 5:306 p.m. Weigh in and 6 p.m. meeting – Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - St. Anthony’s Church Spirit Lake Visions, Inc.: 7 p.m. - 5525 New Hampshire St., Spirit Lake Spirit Lake Lodge No. 57: 8 p.m. - Spirit Lake

Wednesday, Nov. 29 Rotary Club: 7 a.m. - Oldtown Rotary Park Newport TOPS: 8:30 a.m.

- Hospitality House Overeaters Anonymous: 9 a.m. - Pineridge

Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport, use front entrance. Contact Barb at 509447-0775.

Fiber Arts Knitting and Spinning Group: 9 a.m. -

Create Arts Center, Newport

Lutheran Church

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

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

Al-Anon: Noon - American

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

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

GRACE BIBLE CHURCH of Diamond Lake Corner of north Shore road and Jorgens road informal family-style Worship Sundays 10:00 a.m.

509-671-3436

CHURCH OF FAITH

36245 hwy 41, Oldtown, iD Sunday School 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

CATHOLIC MASSES

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

Usk: St. Jude’s river rd., Sat. 4:00 p.m.

Usk: Our Lady of Sorrows LeClerc Creek rd.

Sun. - 1st & 2nd - 5:30pm ione: St. Bernard’s, 802 8th St., Sun. - 2nd & 4th - 8:00 a.m.

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

HOUSE OF THE LORD

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 10:30 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

3rd and Spokane St., newport, WA Worship Service 10:00 a.m.

301 W. Spruce St, newport Sunday School 10:00 a.m.

Sunday 10:30AM Wednesday 7:00PM nursery Care Available Pastor r. Shannon Chasteen Pastor Becky Anderson (864) 378-7056 447-4121 Bible preaching, God newportucc@conceptcable.com honoring music www.newportucc.org

NEWPORT SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH

1 mile S. of newport on hwy. 2 447-3742 Pastor rob Greenslade Sun. School 9:45 a.m. • Worship 11:00 a.m. evening Worship 6:30 p.m.

Bible Study Weds. 6:30 p.m.

BAHÁ’Í FAITH OF NEWPORT

“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, 10:45a.m.

Diamond Lake 326002 highway 2 diamondlakeadventist.org edgemere - 5161 Vay rd edgemereadventist.org newport - 777 Lilac Ln newportsda.com

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Students recognized for perfect attendance Kindergarten through third grade students was recognized for their perfect attendance at Stratton Elementary Thursday, Nov. 9, right before the school’s Veterans Day Assembly.

First row: Shanen Preston, Lucas Sawyer, Briellah Medrano, Jameson Rupert, Kyle Dobson, Carson Willenbrock, Cheyenne Cripe, Ezekiel Sattleen, Logan Johnston, and Dominic Evans. Second row: Kiana

Hatcher, Maximillion Puentas-Thorne, Molly Hamilton, Aberlyn Erickson, Britan Zweigler, Kaia Williamson, Jak Felts, Mahkela Coy, Alesa Chaney, and Aislyn Pearson. Third row: Hunter Miller, Marri Hinchliff, Liam Fisher, Daelin Garis, Jaiden Cripe, Paityn Zimmerman-Smith, Mickalah Drew, Jackson Coston, Case Vinther, Gavvin Carter, and Rilyn Stolz. Fourth row: Kainalu Card, Kya Kuntz Halkic, Neelah Hoover,

Lindsey Collison, Lily Cripe, Aydan Zweigler, Christina Puentas, and Hailey Moss. Fifth row: Kenneth Owens, Truce Ugartechea, Tyler Ward, Gavin Schoener, Michael Whittall, Everett Sawyer, Lilly Nokes, Makayla Passmore, Isabel Bartel, and Lillian Teeples. Sixth row: Auron Hatcher, Carter Bauman, Jordan Sawyer, Payton McNamara, Aaden Crawford, Brody Wilkinson, Shanelle Mullaley, and Alexander Teem.

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people can sign up for a box or give a donation of food or money. Craddick said about half of the church members of House of the Lord also donate turkeys for the drive. She figured the value of each box is around $50 apiece and the kids assembled 85 boxes

this year. “We keep extra food on hand, just in case we get any last minute calls or walk-ins,” said Engblom.

Having gone to school together most of their lives and working on the Thanksgiving boxes last year as juniors, Tuzil, Jurgens and Engblom work well together.

“It is our senior project,

but this is something that both classes do together, and I think that’s really cool,” said Jurgens.

Jurgens pointed our Engblom’s organizational skills and Englom praised Jurgen for her positive attitude and Tuzil’s geniality and social graces.

“We meet people that we might not otherwise

meet and get to interact with them, with the community,” Tuzil said. “Even if they don’t need help or they don’t donate, it’s still an opportunity to forge a relationship.”

For more information on how to donate to next year’s Thanksgiving food drive, contact House of the Lord at 208-437-2184.

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o b i t u ar i e s Jamie Bradshaw Spokane Valley

Jamie Bradshaw passed away tragically on Nov. 7, 2017, in the Spokane Valley. She was 37.

Jamie was born March 21, 1980, in Bradshaw San Jose, Calif., to Mary Bradshaw.

She graduated from Newport High School in 1999.

Jamie was a beautiful loving mother, sister, daughter, and friend who would always help someone in need. As a child Jamie had a bubbly personality and a love for singing and swimming. Jamie was a loving mother to five children who were her whole world and she loved with all her heart. Jamie enjoyed spending time with her kids, having fun loving life and laughing.

Jamie’s beauty, amazing personality and infectious smile will be remembered by everyone she ever met.

She will be deeply missed always loved and never forgotten.

She had a special bond with her Aunt Patty, Aunt Alice and her Uncle Leon.

They all shared their own personal closeness.

Derrick Miller was the last love of Jamie’s life and the father to their late son Deidric. She also had a very special and strong relationship with Trena Self. The time they shared as co-parents and friends will be truly missed and irreplaceable.

She is preceded in death by her beloved son Deidric Miller and her younger brother Little Rod. She is survived by her parents Mary and Al, four of her children Bryan, Justice, Brandon and Gavin; siblings Mindy, Amy, Alyna and Cody as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and countless friends.

Funeral services will be held Dec. 2, 2017, at 1 p.m. at ShermanCampbell Funeral Home in Newport. A public viewing will be held Nov. 20 and 21 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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

Marie Loretta Cliff Priest River

Marie Loretta Cliff of Priest River died peacefully at home in the early morning of Nov. 11, 2017. She was 87.

Born in Cliff Toronto on June 22, 1930, Marie is survived by her five sons: Paul, Arthur, Kevin, Hugh and Andy as well as eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Wade Edward Cliff in 2004.

Marie had first lived at Priest Lake and later in Priest River since 1989, after relocating from Southern California. She loved cooking meals for large family gatherings and searching for treasures at garage sales.

A celebration of Marie’s life will be held on June 22, 2018, in Priest River.

For information on her celebration call Paul at

714-404-7423.

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

Ruth Evelyn Miller Newport

Ruth Evelyn Miller went to be with her Lord and Savior Nov. 15, 2017, in Newport, at the age of 81.

She was the wife of Orville “Corky” Miller of MIller Newport.

They shared 63 years of marriage together.

Born June 11, 1936, in Hazen, N.D., she was the daughter of Jake and Annie Kruckenberg. She graduated from Cusick High School in 1954. She was a wonderful wife, mother, sister, grandmother and friend to all and will be greatly missed. She was a kind, sweet and caring person. Ruth enjoyed spending time with her family. She was a faithful follower of Jesus her whole life. For many years she worked with women at Ruth’s House through the Priest River Ministries.

She enjoyed teaching Sunday School and reading her Bible.

She is survived by her husband Corky Miller of Newport and their five children, Carey (Danny) Smith, Mark Miller, Tom (Paula) Miller, Jay (Lucie) Miller, Scott (Shallan) Miller. There are 16 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild and her brother Keith (Kathy) Kruckenberg.

The funeral service will be held at Sherman-Campbell Funeral Home, 423 W. Second Ave., in Newport, Wednesday, Nov. 22 at 1 p.m.

Graveside service to follow at Newport Cemetery. A reception will follow the services, location will be announced.

Sherman-Campbell Funeral Home in Newport is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at shermancampbell.com.

Louise Ann Vesey Mercer Island

“Delightful,” “Sweet,” “Warm,” “Welcoming,” “Fun,” “Positive,” “Caring,” “Bubbly,” “A True Lady,” Vesey “Gracious,” “Faith,” “Friend to All.” These are the words that quickly come forth whenever you say the name of Louise Vesey.

A scripture verse that hangs in her kitchen describes how she lived her life of 93 years: “This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” Louise passed away peacefully to be with her Lord on Nov. 2, 2017.

Louise Ann Strobl was born Sept. 2,

1924, to Anton and Louisa Strobl, immigrants from Austria, and lived in New Rochelle, N.Y., with her brother Anton, and sister Pauline. She attended New Rochelle High where she played clarinet in the band. She still had her clarinet to her final day. She then attended Katherine Gibbs Secretarial School in New York City. She worked as a secretary for the George Mead Paper Corporation.

Her salary was $18.50/ week; she proclaimed proudly that after five years she saved $200!

Louise met Edward James Vesey after his service in World War II. Louise was part of the Catholic Women’s Club that sponsored a hayride for young people. Ed’s aunt, also a member of

the club, made sure her handsome nephew, a pharmacy student at St. John’s University, had a blind date for that hayride with Louise. They were married Oct. 9, 1948, when she was 24 years old. Ed was commissioned into the U.S. Public Health Service as a hospital pharmacist. This position brought Louise and Ed to many different states: Baltimore, Md., Lexington, Ky., Long Island, N.Y., Fort Worth, Texas, Staten Island, N.Y. and, finally, Mercer Island, Wash., in 1966.

The couple had five children, three girls and two boys. Her fondest memories are of family and friends on Mercer Island, her home for 51 years, where Louise was busy with church

and school activities and playing bridge. She worked at C’est Cheese Deli, did private catering with a friend, and loved taking cooking classes. She worked as a volunteer at PACMED Hospital gift shop for 10 years where she was their best customer. Her last five years, she resided at Covenant Shores Retirement Community where she finally had a lake view and developed many dear friendships with residents and staff.

Louise is preceded in death by her husband Ed, a few months before their 50th wedding anniversary; by her sons Eddie Vesey and Paul Vesey and daughter Nancy Workman. She is survived by her sister, Pauline Santoro; her two daugh-

ters, Betsy Bowersox and Susan Willenbrock; two sons-in-law, Scott Bowersox and Fred Willenbrock; six grandchildren David, Chris, Colin, Matt, Devon and Hannah and two great-grandchildren Carson and Kennedy.

A celebratory Mass will be held in her memory on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2017 at 11 a.m. at St. Monica’s Catholic Church, 4301 88th Ave. S.E., Mercer Island, Wash.

Donations in Louise’s memory may be made to: Covenant Shores Retirement Community – Benevolence Fund, 9150 Fortuna Dr., Mercer Island, Wash., 98040.

Share your memories or express your condolences by signing the guestbook at www.dignitymemorial. com.

p o l i ce re p o r t s Editor’s note: The police reports, taken from dispatch logs provided to The Miner by law enforcement agencies, are not intended to be an exact report, but rather a comprehensive list of police calls in Pend Oreille and West Bonner counties.

Dispatch also fields calls for the Kalispel Tribe property in Airway Heights. Certain police calls are generally omitted because of space constraints. These include but aren’t limited to ambulance calls for illness, unfounded alarms, traffic stops, dogs at large, abandoned vehicles, 911 hang–ups and civil standbys. All dispositions for the police reports are assumed to be active, assist or transfer at press time.

The police reports are updated each weekday on The Miner Online.

Pend Oreille County

Monday, Nov. 13 ARREST: S. Garden Ave., Newport, Anthony B. Carson, 28, Kirkland, was arrested on a local warrant.

ARREST: Spokane Jail, Spokane, Andrew D. Lebrun, 33, Spokane, was arrested on a local warrant.

AUTOMOBILE THEFT: S. Newport Ave., report of impounded vehicle that was stolen.

MALICIOUS MISCHIEF: Scotia Rd., Newport, report that last night someone tried to break into a garage.

THEFT: Valley View Drive, Newport, reporting theft of package from mailbox.

TRAFFIC HAZARD: Hwy. 20, N., report of rockslide with rocks across both lanes of traffic.

WEAPON OFFENSE: Tiger Slough, report of third party reporting people are being shot at.

BURGLARY: Bayview Rd., Newport, complainant reporting neighbors shed had lock cut off and items are outside including a 4-wheeler.

ARREST: Coyote Traill, Newport, Franz D. Kroll, 52, Newport, was arrested for domestic violence assault in the 4th degree.

ACCIDENT: Conklin Meadows Rd., report of vehicle versus deer.

WEAPON OFFENSE: Camden Rd., Newport, complainant reports of gunshots coming from the woods and going over his house five minutes ago.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: S. Newport Ave, report of someone beating on door to business with employee inside.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PHYSICAL: Old State Rd., Elk, Brian J. Green, 40, Spokane, was arrested for driving under the influence and domestic violence assault in the 4th degree.

Tuesday, Nov. 14 ACCIDENT: 1st and Washington, Newport, report of two-vehicle accident non-blocking.

AUTOMOBILE THEFT: Deer Valley Lane, Newport, report of truck stolen sometime after 11 p.m. last night.

BURGLARY: Bayview Rd., report of neighboring residence’s sheds broken into.

ANIMAL PROBLEM: Yocum Lake Rd., Ione, report of three or four large dogs on property.

THEFT: Houghton St., Ione, report of two tires stolen from driveway.

BURGLARY: Sacheen Southshore Rd., report of cabin broke in to overnight.

FRAUD: Stadium Drive, Newport, complainant reports he received a fraudulent check for racecar he was selling on Craigslist.

911 HANG UP: W. 4th St.,

Newport, report that female said apartment was broke in to and male may be in basement.

ERRATIC DRIVER: Triangle Rd., Usk, report of car driving into the ditch.

of vehicle swerving into oncoming traffic and varying speeds.

THEFT: Deer Valley Lane, Newport, report that firearms were stolen.

BURGLARY: Fan Lake Rd., report of for sale property broken into.

BURGLARY: Cedar Drive, Newport, report of shed broken into and lots of items stolen.

SUSPICIOUS CICUMSTANCES: Hwy. 2, complainant heard two or three shots coming from neighbor’s residence.

WEAPON OFFENSE: Spring Valley Rd., report of truck that fired shot from vehicle and sped away.

DISABLED VEHICLE: Hwy. 2 and N. Shore, Newport

Wednesday, Nov. 15 ANIMAL PROBLEM: Camden Rd., Newport, report of horse in roadway.

ACCIDENT: S. Calispel, report of non-injury accident.

ANIMAL PROBLEM: W. 3rd St., report of dog running in area for a few days.

ASSAULT: S. Fea Ave., Newport, report of subjects fighting.

ASSAULT: Camden Rd., Newport, report of subjects fighting.

ABANDONED VEHICLE: E. 4th Ave. SUSPCIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Hwy. 211, report of vehicle in area with no license plates.

SEX OFFENSE: Ione ARREST: S. Garden Ave., Newport, Joseph D. Riese, 20, Newport, was arrested on a local warrant.

Friday, Nov. 17

DISABLED VEHICLE: Hwy. 2

TRESPASSING: Stanley Drive, report of subject who has been trespassed is on property.

VEHICLE FIRE: Bigfoot Rd., Newport, report of fully engulfed vehicle on fire.

West Bonner County

VEHICLE PROWL: McInnis St., Ione, report of bus in driveway broken into.

NON-INJURY ACCIDENT: Hwy. 2, Priest River

BURGLARY: Hwy. 20, report of possible break-in at neighbor’s residence.

ARREST: Endicott Loop and Old Priest River Rd., Priest River, Kevin Field, 57, was arrested for driving without privileges.

TRAFFIC OFENSE: W. Walnut St., report of vehicle parked in the disabled parking spot.

BURGLARY: Hwy. 20, report of second residence broken into.

ACCIDENT: W. 5th St., report of two-vehicle accident in parking lot.

MALICIOUS MISCHIEF: N. Central Ave., report of house that was spray painted with graffiti.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Bigfoot Rd., Newport, report of vehicle fire possibly intentional.

Monday, Nov. 13 Tuesday, Nov. 14

ARREST: Pine St. and N. 2nd Ave., Sandpoint, Theresa M. Shanholtzer, 50, Blanchard, was arrested for obstructing/delaying a police officer. Thomas K. Marquardt, 25, Blanchard, was arrested for resisting/obstructing and providing false name to an officer as well as two Kootenai County warrants.

Wednesday, Nov. 15 ANIMAL PROBLEM: Summit Blvd., Priest River ANIMAL PROBLEM: Cedar St., Priest River

WEAPON OFFENSE: Driskill Rd., report of shooting in area.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Jorgens Rd., complainant heard two gunshots and woman screaming.

UTILITY PROBLEM: Sandy Shores Rd., report of transformer blowing.

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLES: Horseshoe Lake Rd., report of vehicle driving slowly and stopping.

MALICIOUS INJURY TO PROPERTY: Skyhawk Drive, Spirit Lake

TRAFFIC HAZARD: Sullivan Lake Rd., Ione, report that tree is partially blocking roadway.

ATTEMPT TO LOCATE: Rocky Creek Rd., report of attempt to locate stranded hunters.

THREATENING: Grizzly Bear Rd., Nordman

BURGLARY: Bayview Rd.

Thursday, Nov. 16

DISABLED VEHICLE: Hwy. 2

BURGLARY: S. Washington Ave., Newport, report of garage broken into.

ACCIDENT: Hwy. 31 and Sweet Creek, report of vehicle rollover accident, unknown injuries.

UTILITY PROBLEM: Park St., report of two powerlines hanging on the ground.

WEAPON OFFENSE: Box Canyon Rd., report of shooting Northeast of location.

UTILITY PROBLEMS: Hwy. 31, report of tree on power lines blocking north bound lane.

JUVENILE PROBLEM: W. 5th St., report of daughter assaulted at school.

TRAFFIC HAZARD: Hwy. 20, report of tree partially blocking north bound lane, hanging over guardrail.

ACCIDENT: Washington and Pine St., report of two vehicle accident, no injuries.

TRESPASING: W. Pine St., report of female wandering around opening doors, talking to herself.

AGENCY ASSIST: Oldtown bridge, assist Bonner County with distraught male on bridge.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON: S. Cass Ave., report of female that is walking up and down the road, dumping things into the road.

WEAPON OFFENSE: S. Garden Ave., Newport, report of a knife.

ACCIDENT: Anne Way and S. LeClerc, report of two vehicle collision, unknown injuries.

ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 211 and Hwy. 2, report of semi-truck swerving in lane.

TRESPASSING: LeClerc Rd. S., complainant believes subject is trespassing on property hunting.

TRAFFIC OFFENSE: Ashenfelter Bay Rd., report of motorcycle doing wheelies down road.

WANTED PERSON: S. Calispel Ave., Newport, report of wanted juvenile.

ARREST: S. Garden Ave., Newport, David C. Porter, 37, Oldtown, was arrested on local warrants.

ACCIDENT: Green Rd. and Hwy. 2, report of vehicle versus deer.

JUVENILE PROBLEM: S. Front St., Usk

DISTURBING THE PEACE: W. Jackson Ave., Priest River

THEFT OF PROPERTY: Poirier Rd., Blanchard ARREST: Cavanaugh Bay Rd., Coolin, Ramseis Ordonez, 28, was arrested for possession of methamphetamine, destruction of evidence (F), and driving without privileges.

THEFT: Scotia Rd., Newport, report of sign that was taken from fence post on property.

DRIVING WITHOUT PRIVILEGES: 5th Sandpoint, a 54-year-old male Laclede resident was cited and released for driving without privileges.

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Stohr Rd., report of vehicle parked on roadway for two days.

ANIMAL PROBLEM: 4th St., Priest River

Saturday, Nov. 18

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLES: Green Rd and Scotia Rd., report of van that pulled in to driveway at residence, should not be there.

MALICIOUS MISCHIEF: Bead Lake Rd., report of vehicle was damaged while out hunting.

MALICIOUS MISCHIEF: Cedar Drive, report of someone that tried to cut lock on storage shed.

Thursday, Nov. 16 ANIMAL PROBLEM: E. Jefferson Ave., Priest River RECKLESS DRIVING: Dufort Rd., Priest River SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES: Hwy. 2, Priest River VEHICLE THEFT: Hwy. 2, Oldtown

TRAFFIC OFFENSE: N. Spokane Ave., report of vehicle blocking the alleyway since last night.

NON-INJURY ACCIDENT: Hwy. 2, Oldtown

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VERBAL: W. 5th Ave.

ANIMAL PROBLEM: E. Lincoln Ave., Priest River

ANIMAL PROBLEM: Hwy. 20, report of ongoing issue with cows coming on to property.

ANIMAL PROBLEM: Warren Ave., Priest River

TRAFFIC OFFENSE: Blackwell St., Ione, report of vehicle speeding and almost hitting other vehicle.

Sunday, Nov. 19 SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Tiger Rd. E., report of vehicle that came down driveway then drove thru front yard.

ARREST: Summer Pl., Kerstyn N. Hendrickson, 25, Newport, was arrested for domestic violence assault in the 4th degree.

THREATENING: Metaline Falls DISTURBANCE: Willms Rd., report of known male threatening people and spinning donuts on property.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON: N. Washington Ave., report of two suspicious people behind building.

POSSIBLE DUI: Hwy. 20, report

Friday, Nov. 17

HARASSMENT: Shelby Rd., Priest River HARASSMENT: Gleason-McAbee Falls Rd., Priest River RECKLESS DRIVING: Hwy. 41, Oldtown NON-INJURY ACCIDENT: Hwy. 41, Blanchard FRAUD: USFS 2550, Blanchard

Saturday, Nov. 18 RECKLESS DRIVING: Hoo Doo Loop and Old Priest River Rd., Oldtown WEAPON OFFENSE: Barrett Rd., Priest River MISSING PERSON: S. Idaho Ave., Oldtown SHOPLIFTING: Hwy. 2, Oldtown, report of shoplifting.

Sunday, Nov. 19 TRAFFIC VIOLATION: Hwy. 41, Oldtown

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TO: Martin Zepeda, Father and Anyone Claiming a Paternal Interest A Dependency Petition was filed on August 8, 2017); A Fact Finding hearing will be held on this matter on: December 14, 2017 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 509/447-6220. To view information about your rights in this proceeding, go to www.atg. wa.gov/DPY.aspx.

DATED this 19th day of October, 2017, by /s/ Tammie A. Ownbey TAMMIE A. OWNBEY, Pend Oreille County Clerk.

Published in The Newport Miner November 15, 22 and 29, 2017.(42-3) __________________________ 2017318 PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF WA S H I N G T O N FOR PEND OREILLE COUNTY NO. 17-4-00041-1 P R O B AT E N O T I C E T O CREDITORS

(RCW 11.40.030) Estate of GARY L. MARKWARDT, 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 15, 2017.

Patricia L. Markwardt, Personal Representative ELTC Law Group, PLLC Bryce R. Myrvang, Associate Attorney PO Box 301 Newport, WA 99156 (509) 447-3242 Published in The Newport Miner November 15, 22 and 29, 2017.(42-3) ___________________________ 2017240 PUBLIC NOTICE TS #60128-31179-NJ-WA APN #453 126 22 0002 Reference Number:

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20050281362 Abbreviated Legal: PTN W 1/2 NW 1/4 26-33-45 LESS TAX 8,9, & 11 Grantor: Helen M. Hammons Grantee: North Cascade Trustee Services Inc. Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR PEOPLE`S CHOICE HOME FUNDING, A WYOMING CORPORATION ***CORRECTIVE NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE**** Correcting the NOTS recorded 8/18/2017 under Auditors file number 20170329176to update the sale location information. PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON CHAPTER 61.24 ET. SEQ. This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date on this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission Telephone: Toll-free: 1-877-894HOME (1-877-894-4663). Web site: http://www.dfi.wa.gov/consumers/ homeownership/post_purchase_ counselors_foreclosure.htm. The United States Department of Hous-

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ing and Urban Development Telephone: Toll-free: 1-800-569-4287.

Web Site: http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/fc/index.cfm?web ListAction=search&searchstate=W A&filterSvc=dfc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys Telephone: Toll-free: 1-800-606-4819. Web site: http:// nwjustice.org/what-clear. I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee will on December 22, 2017, at the hour of 10:00 AM at the main stairs of the Old City Courthouse located at 625 West 4th Street, Newport, WA 99156 sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at the time of sale, the following described real property, situated in the County of Pend Oreille, State of Washington, to-wit: PLEASE SEE ATTACHED LEGAL DESCRIPTION HERETO. EXHIBIT “I” That part of the West Half of the Northwest Quarter in Section 26, Township 31 North, Range 45, E.W.M., lying North and West of State Highway No. 2 (Formerly State Highway No. 6), as now existing, EXCEPT (1) a parcel in the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of that same Section 26 described as follows: Commencing at a point 300 feet East of the Northwest corner of that same Section 26; thence South 500 feet; thence South 60° 28’ East, 1190 feet to a point on the East line of above Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter which is 233.4 feet North of the Southeast corner of that same Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter above identified; thence North along that same East line of above Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter, 1086.6 feet to Continued on 10B

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Continued from 9B the Northeast corner of that same Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter; thence West along the North line of that same Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter about 1020 feet to the point of beginning (Shown as Tax No. 8 on Assessor’s records); and EXCEPT (2) a fee for a 30-foot roadway, as now existing, reserved to Exception (1) above in the Deed of record in Book 31, Deeds, page 299, and which roadway runs from that exception (1) above Southerly to connect with above State Road No. 2, which roadway shall be binding upon the exception next following; and EXCEPT (3) that portion of above West Half of the Northwest Quarter which lies Southerly of Exception (l) above, easterly of the roadway referred to in Exception (2) above, and Northerly of State Road No. 2, above identified, (shown as Tax No. 9 on Assessor’s records); and EXCEPT ( 4) that part of the West Half of the Northwest Quarter conveyed to State of Washington by deed dated January 16, 1958, recorded February 3, 1958, Book 35, Deeds, page 628, described as follows: Beginning at the intersection of the North right of way line of State Highway No. 2 and the West line of the Northwest Quarter of Section 26, Township 31 North, Range 45, E.W.M.; thence North 0º 03’ West along the West line of said Section a distance of 771.8 feet; thence North 48° 22’ 30” East, a distance of 1104.7 feet; thence South 0º 28’ East, a distance of 534. l feet; thence South 4° 18’ East, a distance of 400.4 feet to the North right of way line of State Highway No. 2; thence South 56° 21’ West along the North right of way line of State Highway No. 2, a distance of 1032.7 feet to the place of beginning, all in the West Half of the Northwest Quarter of Section 26, Township 31 North, Range 45; E.W.M., Pend Oreille County; State of Washington. APN: 453 126 22 0002 More commonly known as: 271 Chrisann Lane, Newport, WA 99156 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated May 17, 2005, recorded June 7, 2005, under Auditor’s File No. 20050281362, records of Pend Oreille County, Washington, from Helen M. Hammons, a single woman as Grantor, to KAREN L. GIBBON, P.S., as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR PEOPLE`S CHOICE HOME FUNDING, A WYOMING CORPORATION as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned to U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for Residential Asset Securities Corporation, Home Equity Mortgage Asset-Backed PassThrough Certificates, Series 2005KS8 under an Assignment recorded on October 1, 2012 under Auditor’s File 20120312990 in the official records in the Office of the Recorder of Pend Oreille County, Washington. II. No action commenced by the current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrower’s or Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust/Mortgage. III. The Beneficiary alleges default of the Deed of Trust as of for failure to pay the following amounts now in arrears and/or other defaults: Principal Payment $7,220.10 Suspense Balance $-74.47 Escrow Payment $18,325.02 Interest Due $16,312.99 Grand Total $41,783.64 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: Principal $68,823.02, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument secured

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)

from August 1, 2013, and such other costs and fees as are due under the note or other instrument secured, and 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. The sale will be made without warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances on December 22, 2017. The defaults referred to in paragraph III must be cured by December 11, 2017 (11 days before the sale date), to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before December 11, 2017 (11 days before the sale date), the defaults as set forth in paragraph III are cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. Payment must be with cashiers‚ or certified check from a state or federally chartered bank. The sale may be terminated any time after December 11, 2017 (11 days before the sale date), and before the sale by the Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor, or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees, and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written notice of default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following addresses: Helen M. Hammons 271 Chrisann Lane Newport, WA 99156 Unknown Spouse of Helen M. Hammons 271 Chrisann Lane Newport, WA 99156 Current Occupant 271 Chrisann Lane Newport, WA 99156 by both first-class and certified mail on June 5, 2017, 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. 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 objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale. X. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS - The purchaser at the trustee’s sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. To access sale information, please go to http://www.stoxposting.com/ sales-calendars. Dated: August 21, 2017 North Cascade Trustee Services Inc., Duly Appointed Successor Trustee By Heather Berthiaume Authorized Signatory 901 Fifth Avenue, Suite 410 Seattle, Washington 98164 Telephone 1-855-676-9686 Published in The Newport Miner November 22 and December 13, 2017.(43, 46) _________________________ 2017303 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Newport City Council will hold a Public Hearing at 6:00 p.m., December 04, 2017 in Council Chambers located at 200 S. Washington Ave., Newport, Washington for the purpose of reviewing the 2018 Preliminary Budget. Copies of the Preliminary Budget may be obtained by the public on November 20, 2017.

Published in the Newport Miner November 22 and 29, 2017.(43-2) __________________________

2017322 PUBLIC NOTICE BUDGET HEARING NOTICE The Pend Oreille County Commissioners have completed the preliminary budget review and will hold a hearing at 2:30 p.m., Monday, December 4, 2017 in their meeting room, 625 W. 4th, Newport, for the purpose of fixing the 2018 Final Budget and making tax levies. If you require any reasonable accommodation to participate in the meeting, contact Clerk of the Board, 509-447-4119, at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.

Published in The Newport Miner November 22 and 29, 2017.(43-2) __________________________ 2017323 PUBLIC NOTICE The Lenora Water and Sewer Districts December 2017 meeting will be held on Monday December 4th instead of Tuesday December 5th.

The meeting takes place at the Skookum Lodge located at 1432 Lenora Drive in Usk. Any questions call the Lenora office at 445-0888.

Published in The Newport Miner November 22 and November 29, 2017.(43-2) __________________________ 2017326 PUBLIC NOTICE BUDGET HEARING Pend Oreille County Cemetery District 1 will hold a public hearing at the regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, December 6 at 8:15 a.m. for the review and approval of the proposed budget for 2016. The meeting will be held at 104 West Circle Drive, Newport, Washington in the Emergency Management Conference room.

Published in The Newport Miner on November 22 and 29, 2017.(43-2) _________________________ 2017327 PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 OF PEND OREILLE COUNTY N O T I C E O F P U B L I C R AT E HEARING F O R C O N S I D E R AT I O N O F 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 consideration of electric system rate and fee adjustments.

The date, time and location of the hearing is as follows: December 5, 2017 - 10:00 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 Clerk of the Board Published in The Newport Miner November 22 and 29, 2017.(43-2) _______________________ 2017328 PUBLIC NOTICE COMBINED NOTICE OF A P P L I C AT I O N A N D A C T I O N Pend Oreille County did on November 7, 2017 receive a complete Shoreline Authorization Application, SEPA Environmental Checklist, and associated documents from Oscar Loewen and did on November 08, 2017 issue a Determination of Completeness for replacement of a dock on Sacheen Lake. (FILE NO. SA-17-040), Location: 8472 Fertile Valley Road; Parcel# 433125539012 An Environmental Checklist under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) was prepared by the applicant on November 7, 2017 and the county expects to issue a Determination of Non-Significance for this project. The optional DNS process is being used and this may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts for the proposal (WAC 197-11-355). The submitted application and related file documents may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Pend Oreille County Courthouse, Annex Building, 418 South Scott Street, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821 and viewed at www.pendoreilleco.org. Contact: Andy Huddleston, Community Development Assistant Planner, (509) 447-6462, ahuddleston@ pendoreille.org. Written comments from the public may be submitted to Pend Oreille County no later than December 7, 2017.

Required Permits: Shoreline Authorization (Pend Oreille County),

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Floodplain Development Permit (Pend Oreille County), Hydraulic Project Approval (WDFW) Dated: November 20, 2017 Published in The Newport Miner November 22 and 29, 2017.(43-2) _________________________ 2017330 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Pend Oreille County Fire District #2 will hold a Public Hearing November 28, 6:05 p.m. for the purpose of finalizing the Year 2018 Budget, and to propose a property tax revenue increase pursuant to RCW 84.55.120. The meeting will take place at the Administrative Office, located in Fire Station 23, 390442 SR 20, Ione, just south of the Historic Tiger Store. /s/ Pamela Stoddard Clerk of the Board Published in The Newport Miner November 22 and 29, 2017 __________________________ 2017331 PUBLIC NOTICE R E Q U E S T F O R Q U A L I F I C AT I O N S PEND OREILLE COUNTY R O A D D E PA R T M E N T I N D I A N C R E E K F I S H PA S S A G E LECLERC ROAD SOUTH Qualifications will be received by the County of Pend Oreille Road Department located in the Pend Oreille County Courthouse at 625 W. Fourth Street, Newport, WA 99156 or P.O. Box 5040, Newport, WA 99156 for services to provide Construction Management, Engineering, Testing, and Inspection. The proposed project is scheduled for construction in the Spring and Summer of 2018.

The project is funded by the Federal Highway Administration.

The project will be administered by the 2016 addition of the WSDOT Standard Specifications for Roads and Bridges, Local Agency Guidelines Manual, and the Washington State Department of Transportation Construction Manual.

Project specifications are available on the Pend Oreille County Website: http://pendoreilleco.org Go to Public Works, Road, Call for Bids.

The submittal shall include the following: 1. The submitter shall demonstrate the ability to work with contractors and owners.

2. After reviewing the plans include a narrative of the overall approach to the projects. Prepare a project testing plan listing all tests and test procedures for the project. Include examples of reporting test results on appropriate WSDOT forms.

3. Include resumes of key personnel that will perform the work.

The criteria of selection will be based on: The submitter’s ability to demonstrate their understanding of the project.

The experience and expertise of the personnel to perform the work.

The demonstrated knowledge of the project and required testing.

The demonstrated ability to work with contractors.

The demonstrated ability to provide the owner and contractor with timely test results.

The demonstrated ability to administrate a Federal Highways funded project from preconstruction to project closeout.

RCW 39.80.050 states that the most qualified will enter into cost negotiations. Do not submit any monetary figures with your submittal.

Submittals should be addressed and delivered to Don Ramsey P.E. Pend Oreille County Engineer by 4:00 PM January 8, 2018.

Pend Oreille County, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2002d to 2002d-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in any contract entered into, pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color or national origin in consideration for an award.

If you have any questions please call George Luft 509-447-6467: Published in The Newport Miner November 22, 29 and December 6, 2017.(43-3)