Newport Miner November 26, 2014

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PUD looks at $74 million budget Rate increase in the future

Under an agreement made many years ago, the PUD purchases the power at cost. SCL is undergoing Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) relicensing requirements and costs are expected to increase for the PUD by 1 percent. The PUD electric system’s anticipated increase costs require a

BY DESIREÉ HOOD OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – The Pend Oreille Public Utility District commissioners looked at a $74 million budget, Tuesday, Nov. 18, down $12 million from 2013 because of less capital projects and more generation from Box Canyon Dam. Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the budget, Tuesday, Dec. 16 at 11 a.m. during their regular board meeting.

A rate increase of 2.5 percent was written into the 2015 budget. PUD Treasurer Sarah Holderman said the 2.5 percent is not a recommendation to the commissioners but a way to calculate the budget in anticipation of a possible increase. A hearing will be held in the spring to discuss the amount of the possible rate increase.

There are two causes involved in the annual rate increase, estimated in the budget at 2.5 percent.

The PUD receives 48 megawatts of power from Boundary Dam, operated

by Seattle City Light (SCL), which is the lowest cost power the PUD uses for the residents of the county.

‘The budget is a plan, and despite best intentions, plans can change.’

Sarah Holderman

MINER PHOTO|MICHELLE NEDVED

PUD Treasurer

1.5 percent increase in revenue, making the net rate increase 2.5 percent.

“The District’s current residential electric rates are in the lowest three percent in the nation,” Holderman said.

Holderman said she developed the budget using expected, worst and best case scenarios. The PUD has four systems with Box Canyon production, CNS fiber, electric distribution and water, all with budget expenses that make up the $74 million budget.

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Hugs and Christmas wishes in Newport A young resident hugs Santa and Mrs. Claus after telling them her special Christmas wish during Newport’s Hometown Christmas at the Hospitality House, Saturday, Nov. 22. The day included sales at various downtown shops, carriage rides, hotdogs, cookies and hot chocolate.

Port shop revenue now equals freight Freight shipments declining

BY MICHELLE NEDVED OF THE MINER

USK – The Port of Pend Oreille brings in as much revenue from shop projects, car repairs and license fees as it does from running freight along the railroad line it operates from Dover, Idaho, to Metaline Falls, Wash. Ponderay

Newsprint Company is the only customer in Washington with several sawmills from Oldtown to Dover representing the Idaho port customers.

The port’s budget totals $2,106,872, with nearly a third of that going to salaries. Port manager Kelly Driver said that is a slight increase in wages. The port hired some new employees last year, for a total of $520,000 budgeted for SEE PORT, 12A

Century 21 grant provides after school programs Priest River and Newport offering new education opportunity

BY DON GRONNING AND BY DESIREÉ HOOD OF THE MINER

NEWPORT - Students at Newport and West Bonner School District schools will have something to do after school, thanks to a federal Century 21 grant given both schools.

The Century 21 program provides schools with money for after school tutoring and other programs.

Newport established after school programs for both high school and elementary school students. Donna Molvik, director of the 21st Century grant for Newport, said the program started

MINER PHOTO|DON GRONNING

The Stratton Elementary Middle School students work with Dan Rogers, one of the volunteer instructors.

Rogers is interested in all things boating and is teaching students basic knot tying here, in preparation to making sailor’s bracelets. A retired Navy man, Rogers says he combines hands on activities with life lessons.

Monday, Nov. 10.

There are currently 54 students in the elementary school program and 19 in the high school program.

The students arrive at Stratton at 2:45 p.m. to a snack, followed by physical activity, academic tutoring and finish the day with activities and crafts, such as practicing safety, fire drills and lockdown processes.

At the high school, students also arrive at 2:45 p.m. to a snack, followed by academic tutoring and fitness time. The students then participate in activities such as robotics, SeaPerch, woodworking, basic electricity, star-gazing, drama and

quilting.

“That’s where they get to do the fun hands on activities,” Molvik said. “They go to the ones they are interested in.”

Tree Swanson and Joseph Underwood are high school students in robotics. They build and program robots that will light up, move and know where to go.

Swanson said the programming part is “chaos” but she enjoys the program and getting her work done before going home. She said if she was not at the school, she would be home watching movies or playing video SEE GRANT, 11A

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PUD: Box Canyon Dam turbines have been undergoing upgrades FROM PAGE 1

customers and 843 commercial electric customers making up the PUD system.

“The budget is a plan, and despite best intentions, plans can change,” Holderman said.

The preliminary budget has expenditures of $73,887,829 million for 2015, down about $12 million from the current year. Increased generation at Box Canyon and less capital projects, primarily for FERC relicensing requirements at Box, reduced the budget for 2015.

The turbines at Box Canyon Dam have been undergoing upgrades costing about $108 million and are scheduled for completion this December. When all four turbines are complete, the PUD will increase generation from 76 megawatts to 96, however, Holderman said actual generation will depend on water flows.

“It is impossible to quantify the financial benefit at this time, since actual generation and market prices will vary,” Holderman said.

Box power is largely sold to Ponderay Newsprint (PNC), which makes up about 60 percent of the PUD revenue. PNC uses energy from Box Canyon, Boundary and the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA).

“PNC’s energy source mix will be changing due to the increased generation and Teck coming online,” Holderman said.

In 2013, about 97 percent of Box Canyon power was sold to PNC, along with any remaining Boundary power at cost, Holderman said. The newsprint uses about 76 percent of the PUD’s total energy.

The PUD has $158 million in long-term debt at the end of 2014.

The debt is split over the electric, production and water systems.

About $8.7 million will be paid in 2015 for interest and about $5.9 million for principal from funds earned through revenue, Holderman said.

CNS fiber has fewer capital projects The CNS budget is more than $1.98 million, up from $1.48 million in 2014.

CNS revenue shows $1.85 million leaving a deficit of $133,026. .

Holderman said if they do not receive enough customer requests to keep them from having a deficit, they would look at other funding options including borrowing funds from outside sources or internal borrowing.

“The budget is forecasting a deficit, however, it will depend greatly on the number of line extension requests,” Holderman said. “If there is an actual deficit next year, funding alternatives will need to be analyzed.”

April Owen, assistant general manager, said making changes to the budget would be better later in the year to better know where the finances are.

“There’s a lot of variables in the CNS budget next year,” Owen said.

The PUD is the wholesale provider for fiber and sells the product to three retail service providers (RSP). The RSPs can charge any price they want, however, the RSPs pay per customer to the PUD. Currently there are 1,274 customers and the budget assumes CNS will have 1,395 by the end of 2015.

“It might even be more than that,” Holderman said.

The introductory rate of $35 per customer will be increased to $40 on Jan. 1, which added more than $76,440 to the budget.

If the CNS system were to stay at 1,274 customers for fiber, they would generate about $611,520 per year to CNS. The premium cus-

tomers like hospitals, schools, cell towers and large resellers bring in about $1 million more in funding.

The budget includes $814,900 for capital projects, mainly for line extensions. About $724,900 is expected to be CNS costs. Holderman said this will be capped at $725,000.

CNS assumes $60,000 for new construction for customers who are eligible for the $1,500 credit on fiber builds. The budget shows about $90,000 being reimbursed by the customer for these builds.

There are about 219 residents who are awaiting the fiber build out after granting easement access during the grant part of the project. The PUD will cap this amount at $200,000. Any requests coming in after the cap has been reached will be placed on a list for the following year.

PUD General Manager John Jordan said they are unsure how many builds the PUD will be asked to do in 2015.

Operation and maintenance is budgeted for $913,410 and $182,687 is for principal payments. The summer storm damage to CNS was about $250,000.

Holderman said this amount is part of the deficit and “funding alternatives” would be used if the CNS system does not have enough revenue at the end of 2015 to cover these costs.

The PUD received a $27 million federal stimulus grant in 2010 for the fiber to the premise build out and matched about $6.75 million, some of which was for parts of the system the PUD already built. The total cost for the project was more than $38 million.

The PUD built to 3,763 premises with 1,384 customers requesting service.

Electric system spends the most More than $49 million is budgeted for the electric system, down from more than $53.98 million in 2013. The PUD will bring in more than $49 million in revenue to balance the budget.

Chris Jones, director of distribution, engineering and operations, said all departments have to prioritize their projects to keep costs low for the customers.

“We’re where we need to be,” Jones said.

The PUD budgeted for higher costs in 2015 because of the $1 million summer storm damage, Holderman said. About $1 million was what was spent on the two summer storms.

“We are not budgeting for another storm,” Holderman said.

Holderman said the PUD had about 2 percent growth after using 2013 and 2015 data because the summer storms would have skewed the number.

The distribution system has about $3.5 million budgeted for capital spending. Holderman said $2 million is for engineering, including $500,000 for new line extensions, which are reimbursed by the customer.

Capital spending continues with about $780,000 for two projects.

One of the capital projects is to meet the Washington State Department of Transportation (DOT) updated requirements, allowing the PUD to put equipment in state highway right-of-ways.

This is the second year of a fouryear project. The PUD surveyed the equipment along Highway 211 in 2014 to analyze about 50 poles and wires that may need moved.

The budget shows $330,000 for the project. The PUD will work on Highway 2, Highway 20 and Highway 31 in 2015, 2016 and 2017.

The PUD has been doing a “Test and Treat” program for the 20,000

poles covering the PUD system.

This is the fourth year of seven that poles are tested and either treated to increase lifespan or replaced if unsafe. About $450,000 is budgeted for the program.

Operation and maintenance are budgeted for more than $6.4 million. The operations budget of more than $1 million includes $580,000 for aging equipment replacement and about $300,000 for stock items such as transformers and capacitors.

Holderman said a lot of the budget costs go to regulatory requirements and safety training for the tree trimmers, which was moved in-house last year.

The electric system will have about $49 million in revenue.

Holderman said the PUD is anticipating a “ramp-up year” for Teck American opening the Pend Oreille Mine, similar to when they reopened in 2004, adding about $450,000 in revenue. “There could be a swing in revenue from them, closer to $200,000 if they ramp-up slower than we are anticipating,” Holderman said.

The PUD revenue is down from 2013 when they had $50 million.

Holderman said the decrease is from PNC. “They are under a slow down period,” Jordan said.

Production systems budgets for less capital projects Box Canyon capital expenses are going down, Holderman said, which is the main difference from last years $86 million budget to $74 million for 2015.

The production system will see more than $40.5 million for expenses and revenue, with a balanced budget.

“The budget does assume that all four units will run at full capacity next year,” Holderman said, adding that may be down some if the turbine upgrades are delayed past December.

About $20.8 million is for capital projects. The budget accounts for about $10 million to finish the turbine upgrades, even though the estimated completion is by the end of the year. Holderman said final closeouts and invoices would be processed in 2015.

The fish passage $9 million will finalize engineering and design on the project. This will install a fish ladder at Box Canyon Dam for FERC requirements. The fish passage project will cost the PUD about $23 million and is expected to be completed in 2016.

About $2.9 million will be used for operation and maintenance and $2.5 million for administrative and general costs. About $3.6 million will be used for principal payments on the system.

The PUD will receive about $18 million from operating revenue and about $20.4 million from debts the Box Canyon system has financed for the PUD.

emergency situations.

PUD borrows more but builds reserve The debt assumptions show that new bonds may be needed in 2015 and 2017 to fund the fish passage project at Box Canyon Dam. The PUD has $158 million in long-term debt ending 2014.

About $8.7 million will be paid in 2015 for interest and about $5.9 million for principal from funds earned through revenue, Holderman said.

In reserves, the PUD has about $13 million unrestricted cash at the end of 2013 for the electric system. This keeps the PUD with a favorable bond rating, keeping interest rates low if the PUD needs to issue more bonds.

Holderman said they have money for debt payments and $10 million for a PNC deposit that are restricted and it helps keep the PUD with a favorable bond rating.

Holderman said the budget allows for about $500,000 on the electric system and about $300,000 on the production system to build the PUD reserve.

“We are building our reserves a little bit this year,” Jordan said.

More labor shows in budget The PUD budgeted for 103 full time employees and three commissioners, an increase of two fulltime employees from 2014. The budget is about $14.9 million for wages and benefits.

About $3.6 million is for employees working on capital projects and the remaining $11.3 million is expensed to the different systems, Holderman said.

Jordan said different regulatory requirements have increased the need for staffing and current employees are taking on different responsibilities.

“We do have positions and don’t fill them, the primary one I can think of is Charlie O’Hare, the second highest ranking officer we had here,” Jordan said, adding the duties were divided between current management staff.

The International Brotherhood of Electric Workers (IBEW) union negotiated a 3 percent wage increase starting in April 2014.

They will see increases in 2015 and 2016 based on the consumer price index, with a minimum of 2 percent and a maximum of 3.5 percent.

About 50 percent of personnel are non-union and their wages are at management discretion.

The budget assumes about 2.75 percent for wage increases for nonunion employees.

Wage increases are placeholder numbers in the budget and not a guaranteed increase. They would not be in effect until April 2015 for union and July 2015 for non-union employees.

Water systems have smallest budget

Protection, Mitigation and Enhancement in line with last year

The PUD operates nine water systems and is budgeted for about $452,972. With funding about $410,619, the water systems budget is unbalanced.

“The District manages nine water systems,” Holderman said.

“Most of the water systems have cash reserves.”

The water system shows about $85,000 for capital projects. About $40,000 is to replace undersized pipes at the Sunvale Acres subdivision.

This will take three years with a total cost of about $90,000.

The other $45,000 will be used for an emergency pump for the Sandy Shores water system for

“This is operations and maintenance expenses required by our FERC license,” Holderman said.

The PUD estimates costs at about $2.6 million in 2015.

“Which is in line with the past four to five years,” Holderman said.

Holderman said the biggest change this year is erosion work, which will be done by the Forest Service through an agreement.

Holderman said the PUD will pay more than $1.8 million to the Forest Service over five years. The Forest Service will complete the work over the next 12 years.

About $410,000 is budgeted for the first payment in 2015.

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Planning commission, other openings for county service

B R I E F LY A-Tow appeals planning

NEWPORT – The A Tow towing company has now appealed both the Pend Oreille County Planning Commission decision to deny a conditional use permit for the business, as well as community development director Mike Lithgow’s decision that the business was not a home based business and that it did not have non conforming rights to operate the business.

The appeal of Lithgow’s decision was the most recent. The planning commission will hear that appeal Jan. 13.

The appeal of the denial of the conditional use permit is on hold until a decision is made on whether A Tow had non conforming rights, Lithgow said.

The conditional use permit application from Tracie Brown to operate A Tow LLC at 212 Silverbirch, near Newport, was denied last June.

The property is owned by Jerry Walker. County commissioners will decide the appeal of the conditional use permit.

City seeking planning commissioners

NEWPORT – The City of Newport has openings on the planning commission. Interested people are invited to apply. Applications may be obtained from Newport City Hall, 200 S. Washington Ave. You can call the city at (509) 447-5611.

There are several openings, said Wayne Antcliff, the latest appointed commissioner.

South Pend Oreille Fire and Rescue passes audit

DIAMOND LAKE – The South Pend Oreille Fire And Rescue complies with applicable requirements, state laws and its own policies and safeguards public resources, according to the state auditor.

The audit covered 20112013. It didn’t look at every activity, instead concentrating on procurement, use of credit cards, open public meeting minutes, surplus property and gifts of public funds.

South Pend Oreille Fire And Rescue, also known as Pend Oreille County Fire Protection District No. 3, was incorporated in 1972.

It serves about 3,000 residents in the south county.

In 2009, the district merged with Fire Districts No. 1 and No. 7. The district is governed by an elected five-member board.

For fiscal year 2011, 2012 and 2013, the district operated on an annual budget of about $500,000, according to the audit.

Old Boys Ranch meeting pushed back

CUSICK – The Pend Oreille County Planning Commission will hold two follow-up meetings following the Dec. 9 meeting to take up the matter of the Wasatch rezone of the Old Boys Ranch in the north part of the county.

The planning commission will hold an open record public hearing Dec. 9 at the Cusick Community Center at 6 p.m. Meetings will also be held Wednesday, Dec. 10 and Tuesday, Dec. 16 to deliberate.

The planning commission will make a recommendation on whether to rezone the 430 acres from a Natural Resource 20 designation, with no smaller than 20 acre-lots to Rural 5, with five acre lots and commercial development.

Because of cluster house, the idea of cluster homes together and leaving other areas open, the lots could be less than an acre.

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Preparing for Thanksgiving These House of the Lord Christian Academy students prepare Thanksgiving baskets last week complete with turkeys, for 100 families. A dozen House of the Lord junior and seniors worked on the donations, generating $3,268 in donations from local businesses and residents.

Each Thanksgiving basket costs about $50.

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Block watch meth cook gets prison drug treatment sentence

BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

NEWPORT - Drug Offender Sentencing Alternative and includes drug treatment in prison.

Benzo, 39, had pleaded guilty to manufacturing methamphetamine Oct. 15.

Deputy prosecutor Jeremy Schmidt said Benzo needed substance abuse treatment.

“His family wants the man they know back,” Schmidt said. “They agree that won’t be accomplished without intensive treatment.”

Schmidt said the meth lab was for personal use and that Benzo knew what he was doing was dangerous.

“Meth labs are dangerous,” Schmidt said. “Having been a block watch volunteer, he knows it is dangerous.”

He was vice chairman for the block watch program around his home where the meth lab was located on South Washington in Newport. The block watch was formed after neighbors got together to watch several houses that were suspected of drug activity in the

south Newport area.

Schmidt said there was no downside for the prosecution in the sentence recommendation, as Benzo would get a five-year prison sentence if he didn’t succeed with treatment and community custody. The standard range for a person with Benzo’s countable criminal history was 51-68 months in prison. While he has convictions for a burglary in 2000 and for possessing amonia anhydrous, one of the ingredients used to make meth in 2003, they don’t count because they

are so old.

Schmidt and defense attorney Gordon Stoa jointly agreed to the sentence recommendation.

Stoa said the entire affair has been emotionally difficult for Benzo. He said Benzo had made bad decisions but that the risk assessment showed he loved his 6-year-old son.

“If there ever is a good candidate for a DOSA, it’s Mr. Benzo,” Stoa said.

In extended, sometimes emotional comments, BenSEE METH, 9A

Commission adopts updated rules for construction projects near water OLYMPIA - The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission adopted a comprehensive update to the state’s Hydraulic Code rules, which regulate construction projects and other work in or near state waters to protect fish life. Permits are needed for projects around water from docks to road repairs.

The rules will likely increase the costs of such projects dramatically.

“It will cost more, no doubt,” says Pend Oreille County public works director Sam Castro.

Pend Oreille County commissioners sent comments last July before the Hydraulic Code rules were changed.

They pointed out that the new rules didn’t address the financial costs of the changes. The commissioners wrote that the costs will make it impossible to repair or replace bridges.

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“It is anticipated by State & County Engineers, including Public Works Directors, that this proposal will increase the cost of our projects up to 800 percent in some cases,” the commissioners wrote in a letter signed by all three. “This equates to several hundred million dollars in Washington state.”

The commission is a citizen panel that sets policy for the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW). They approved dozens of changes in the statewide rules during a public meeting Nov. 7-8 in Olympia. The revised rules were developed by WDFW over the past three years with public review.

Common projects requiring approval under the state’s hydraulic rules include work on bulkheads, culverts, piers and docks.

Miranda Wecker, who chairs the commission, said the revised hydraulic code rules reflect developments in environmental science, technology, and state law since the last comprehensive update in 1994.

“Much has changed over the past 20 years in the field of fish and shellfish conservation,” Wecker said.

“The rules approved today will protect those important resources and reflect the department’s efforts to streamline the application process for permits required to conduct work in and around state waters.”

Some of the rules proposed by WDFW set new standards for projects ranging from culvert design to decking materials that allow light to penetrate to the water below. Others clarify existing policies, including a statewide ban on the use of

NEWPORT - Pend Oreille County has a number of commission openings, including openings on the county planning commission.

The nine-member planning commission has an immediate opening following the death of Terry Holloway, who passed away in September.

In addition to that position, there will be other vacancies on the planning commission after the first of the year. Doug Smith will step down when his term expires at the end of the year. Guy Thomas will also leave the commission at the end of the year when his term expires.

Planning Commission chairwoman Judy Ashton’s term also expires at

creosote in aquatic areas.

The final rules approved by the commission are posted on WDFW’s website at http://wdfw.wa.gov/li-

Youth Emergency Services seeking Christmas givers NEWPORT – Youth Emergency Services is getting ready for Christmas for the teens involved with Y.E.S., an organization that helps homeless youth.

Part of that involves soliciting gifts for the 147 youth involved with the organization. Y.E.S. asked each youngster to write down a list of things they need and things they want.

The needs can be anything from underwear to special school supplies and the wants can be about anything else, from an XBox to art supplies.

Y.E.S. volunteers put the wish list together with a list that includes the

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uring the recent election, we heard many candidates say government officials don’t plan how they use the public’s money. We don’t think that is the problem; the problem is the public doesn’t study their plans when they are proposing them.

These plans are the annual budgets. This newspaper is heavy with those plans this week and they are worth reading and commenting on. After the budgets are adopted it is too late; they are the guidebook for your government next year.

When discussing this week in the newsroom how to make the budget stories more interesting for our readers, someone commented that they are like spinach on the dinner plate. But our managing editor Michelle Nedved said: “I like spinach.”

Regardless of whether a reader likes budget stories or not they should read them. They are the reason that taxes or rates go up. They explain why government services are being cut or expanded in a community. The budget is the main way a voter can evaluate their elected officials; if they don’t manage it the way the voter wants that is good reason to find someone else during the next election.

There are public hearings before the budget is adopted; the public can comment on the proposed budget. Once adopted, it is really too late to complain.

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I am over 60 and the Armed Forces thinks I’m too old to track G U E ST down terrorists.

OPINION You can’t DOUG be older LAMBARTH than 42 to join the military.

NEWPORT They’ve got the whole thing backwards. Instead of sending 18-year olds off to fight, they ought to take us old guys. You shouldn’t be able to join a military unit until you’re at least 35. For starters, researchers say 18-year-olds think about sex every 10 seconds. Old guys only about sex a couple times a month, leaving us more than 280,000 additional seconds per day to concentrate on the enemy.

Young guys haven’t lived long enough to be cranky, and a cranky soldier is a dangerous soldier. “My back hurts! I can’t sleep, I’m tired and hungry.” We are bad-tempered and impatient, and maybe letting us kill some reprehensible person that desperately deserves it will make us feel better and hut us up for a while.

An 18-year-old doesn’t even like to get up before 10 a.m. Old guys always get up early to pee, so what the hell. Besides, like I said, I’m tired and can’t sleep and since I’m already up, I may as well be up killing some fanatical jihadist.

If captured we couldn’t

spill the beans because we’d forget where we put them. In fact, name, rank, and serial number would be a real brainteaser.

Basic Training would be easier for old guys. We’re used to getting screamed and yelled at and we’re used to soft food. We’ve also developed an appreciation for guns. We’ve been using them for years as an excuse to get out of the house, away from the screaming and yelling.

They could lighten up on the obstacle course, however. I’ve seen combat films and never saw a single 20-foot wall with rope hanging over the side, no does anyone ever do any pushups after completing basic training. Actually, the running part is kind of a waste of energy, too. I’ve never seen anyone outrun a bullet.

An 18-year-old has the whole world ahead of him.

He’s still learning to shave, to start a conversation with a pretty girl, etc. He still hasn’t figured out that a baseball camp has a brim to shade his eyes, not the back of his head.

These are all great reasons to keep our kids at home to learn a little more about life before sending them off into harm’s way.

Let us old guys track down those terrorists. The last thing an enemy would want to see is a couple million pissed off old farts with bad attitudes and automatic weapons, who know that their best years are already behind them.

This statement should be seriously considered by our policy makers. I’ll volunteer if the over 42 prohibition is lifted.

DOUG LAMBARTH IS AN ATTORNEY IN NEWPORT.

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YO U R O P I N I O N Thankful for Long Term Care To the editor: This is the time of year when we focus on all that we are thankful for. There is a lot to be thankful for in our community.

One thing is Newport Long Term Care. My mom has called that home for more than three years. I cannot express enough how grateful I am toward all staff, from administration, health care, cooking staff and custodians, for the love and respect they give my mom and other residents and their families. How fortunate we are to have a safe place in our community for our loved ones. I can visit everyday. It would be impossible if I had to go all the way to Spokane. Also, doctors are right there. I am thrilled to know a new facility is in the planning.

A new facility is definitely needed where residents can

have access to the privacy of their own bathrooms rather than in the hallway separated by a curtain. The staff works hard to respect the residents’ dignity.

Also, getting rid of the lockers and having real closets to hang their clothes in would be wonderful.

Take an opportunity to visit NLTC. Visit with the residents, they love company. And take a look at the building’s needs.

What a blessing this place has been, not just for my mom, the community, but for me as well.

-Sue Larson Newport

North end should become its own county To the editor: We are at a crossroad as I don’t want north county residents telling me how to live and they don’t want me telling them that they must allow development to

increase the number of taxpayers. The people writing letters against development should start circulating petitions to form their own county and embrace the concept of self-government.

The more populated south end of Pend Oreille County carries a higher portion of the tax load and subsidizes public services for the north end of the county. Combine that with the difference in lifestyle and economic thinking and you have a need for separate counties.

People who rant against socialism and government controls want me to subsidize them by paying more taxes and then let them rule on how I can use my property using the Growth Management Act, and state and federal environmental laws as cover for their personal benefit. The north end residents’ opposition to development simply makes their property more exclusive and valuable at my tax

expense.

So rather than fight with the north end on development and access to natural and public resources, I am willing to let them have their own county government and rule themselves.

They would get to manage their lifestyle and I don’t have to pay for county government services for people 50 miles from where I live.

In particular, I won’t have to drive 80 miles round trip to a public meeting and listen to north county residents complain about sunlight reflecting off of visiting recreational vehicles and noisy boaters on their river.

It’s time for north county residents to fund their desired lifestyle with their own money. Once they have self-rule they can hire a team of grant writers and get funding from state or federal taxpayers instead of south county residents.

-Pete Scobby Newport

Government can’t fix the family FROM THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

The studies are in, and the American family is collapsing. It’s a problem, but neither government bureaucrats nor beleaguered individuals can solve it on their own.

Philanthropic elites need to rise to the occasion.

For some, it’s more accurate to say the family is simply changing shape, but the economic consequences of that shape-shifting are enough to invite a more judgmental attitude. As Alex J. Pollock recounts at the American Enterprise Institute, “The percent

of married-couple households has fallen from more than 60 percent in 1980 to less than 50 percent in 2010. Oneperson households have risen from 23 percent to 27 percent of households in this period.”

Illegitimacy and single motherhood, in particular, are on the rise.

Multigenerational prison recidivism climbs apace.

Vicious cycles of family failure adversely impact not just education but jobs and future earnings.

Conservative reformists advance a series of policy proposals that don’t double down on the

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kinds of federal programs associated with increased personal dependency.

Think tanks and experts have recommended everything from increased child tax credits to overthe-counter birth control to out-and-out wage subsidies.

Few conservative policymakers, however, are willing to simply throw up their hands or trust market forces to resurrect durable, stable family bonds.

Adding to the difficulty, many Americans adversely affected by family collapse are increasingly suspicious of the kind of

old-style “charity” work that might have made a substantial impact in the past. Churches today just don’t possess the same level of social capital, or the density of social networks, that allowed them to function as focal points for private-sector safety nets of yore. Where to turn? Remarkably, there’s one kind of charitable activity that a broad majority of Americans – disadvantaged or not – can support. Especially over the past 10 years, superelite, well-endowed philanthropic organizations have amassed a powerful

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R E A D E R ’ S P O L L R E S U LT S

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 theminer@povn.com.

Do you think Christmas promotions start too early?

Bill Cosby has been making headlines after six women accused him of sexually assaulting them prior to the 1980s. Cosby denies the allegations and has never seen a courtroom over the allegations. The allegations are affecting his career, however, as Netflix canceled “Bill Cosby 77,” a new stand up comedy special. NBC decided to not move forward with a comedy show that revolved around Cosby and TV Land pulled reruns of “The Cosby Show” from its lineup.

Yes. Christmas is too commercial. The real meaning has been forgotten.

Will you watch shows that star Cosby in the wake of the allegations?

Yes. The allegations are decades old and it seems like a ploy for money.

Yes. He has never been convicted of any charges and has done a lot for humanity during his time in the spotlight.

No. I never cared for Cosby or his acting anyway.

No. There are too many allegations for them not to be true.

No, it’s up to the merchants to decide how to compete. If you don’t like it, don’t shop.

Yes. Let’s get through Thanksgiving before we start thinking about Christmas.

16% 23% 23% 35% 3%

No. I want those Black Friday and Thanksgiving Day sales.

Total Votes: 31

Yes. Stores shouldn’t be open on Thanksgiving. It’s a time for employees to stay home and spend time with their families.

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PUD learns communication is key

BY DESIREÉ HOOD OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – The Pend Oreille Public Utility District has learned that communication between customers, staff and the public is key during outage situations.

PUD staff evaluated their response to the two storms, July 23 and Aug. 2, which left more than 4,000 customers without power during each storm.

Storm restoration costs were about $1 million for the electric system and $250,000 for the CNS fiber system. Emergency funds from FEMA were not available. More than 100 poles were damaged during the two summer storms. The PUD said in 1996 during the ice storm, they lost 25 poles.

The July storm left about 4,000 customers without power and many without fiber. PUD linemen worked from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. until almost all power and fiber was restored. The study said the linemen were within half a day of finishing the emergency restoration when the second August storm hit.

About 4,000 more customers lost power. Due to safety concerns, the lineman worked 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. through Aug. 11. CNS lost two hubs along with about 400 customers.

There were 61 staff members working during the restoration effort, including 13 linemen supported by six system operators, seven summer helpers, two tree trimmers, two CNS technicians, four operations management personnel, one technician, one CNS system specialist, one water

operator and 19 office staff.

The PUD had severe storms in 1991, 1996 and 2001, but this was the first set of summer storms the PUD had dealt with in many years.

The study said the restoration process was faster than in winter months, but the hot temperatures caused some issues. The PUD said the seven summer interns and in-house vegetation also helped speed up the restoration process.

During the same few weeks, Washington State had a large fire burn through the Okanogan County, leaving about $13 million in damages to their PUD. The emergency communication lines ran on the NoaNet fiber system to eastern Washington across State Route 20 to Spokane on the PUD backbone. The first storm took out the lines, taking the emergency communication down with it. The PUD had fiber back online within hours, the study said.

“CNS crews worked the first night of the storm to restore those backbone services and did a tremendous job of getting Okanogan emergency services, as well as our own business class customers, back on line in a very quick and efficient manner,” the study said.

Help from other crews and PUDs was not available as most were sent to assist Okanogan County. Avista hired a good majority of the other available crews for their restoration work.

“It is important to understand that there were two separate storms,” the study said. “In both cases, operations management thought we could restore power in

approximately one week, which is on the cusp of whether it makes sense to obtain outside crews.”

On-going summer work, such as line locates and extensions, were put on hold following the two storms.

These are projects the PUD does only in the summer, therefore, not affecting the customers during winter outages. Some customers were not happy with this decision.

“The north county received minimal storm damage and understandably tended to be somewhat less understanding about the decision to devote all resources to restoration,” the study said.

Areas to improve CNS fiber, electric and information technology (IT) each had areas for improvement in their departments.

The IT department has a small workforce that has not focused on outage response in recent years. The current policy for communicating during outages is to contact field management twice daily and post on their website a listing with estimated times for restorations.

“In general, the District needs to develop better ways to identify outage situations, handle massive amounts of customer calls, determine information the customer wants to know, and relay that information back to the customer,” the study said.

Three options are available for improvement in the IT department. The Interactive Voice Response (IVR) call center would give an autoSEE PUD, 8A

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PUD crews worked late Sunday, Aug. 3, to restore power to the Diamond Lake Water and Sewer District office on South Shore Road where essential controls for the system are located. The crews had just finished the emergency response to the storm Wednesday, July 23, when this storm tore through the region with 50-60 mph winds.

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Newport winter sports turnout up

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Donna Molvik, director of the 21st Century grant, talks to the Newport School District board of directors about the Grizzly Discovery Center, which is an after school program offering hands-on learning, tutoring and physical activities for students at risk of not meeting academic standards. (See story on front page)

BY DESIREÉ HOOD OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – Newport Assistant Principal and athletic director Geoff Pearson told the Newport School District board of directors the winter athletic turnout is high compared to other league schools, Tuesday, Nov. 18.

There are about 41 girls

turned out for basketball with three more finishing up the proper paperwork.

Pearson said this will allow the district to have three teams.

“Talking to other athletic directors throughout out league, we are the smallest percentage of eligible numbers and we have the most participants in girls athletics,” Pearson said.

There are about 37 athletes for boys basketball with four more added once lingering football injuries are cleared. He assumes about 45 will play.

Wrestling has 12 athletes cleared with a couple more being added once paperwork is complete.

“And that includes two girls,” Pearson said.

Pearson said the new head

Newport switches more money to streets for 2015 Water, sewer charge increases in budget

BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

NEWPORT - The Newport City Council voted to change the way it divides its tax money between streets and the current expense fund.

Currently 70 percent of sales, property and utility taxes go to the current expense fund and 30 percent to the street fund. Next year 60 percent will go into the current expense fund and 40 percent into streets, a $25,000 difference, according to Nickole Schutte, city clerk treasurer. She prepared the budget and presented it at the regular meeting Monday, Nov 17. Council member Mark Zorica was absent.

A revenue hearing was also held. No members of the public attended. A public hearing on the budget is set for Monday, Dec. 1.

The reason for the switch was to make more money available for street work, as city streets aren’t eligible for grants the way arterials, collectors and state highways are, according to city administrator Ray King.

The budget includes a 1 percent property tax increase, which will generate $2,733.

The budget includes a $1 a month increase for both the water and sewer services.

That will bring in $11,000 more in water payments and $11,500 more in sewer payments. Monthly water rates will go to $24.10 and sewer rates to $37.40.

The city also upped the garbage utility tax, which is used to fund streets, 2 percent, to 10 percent. That will raise $500. They did the same with the sewer utility tax, which will raise $750. That brought both rates to the Eastern Washington State average for cities with populations of 2,000 to 2,615, according to Schutte. Newport has a population of a little over 2,000.

The budget calls for the city to spend $52,000 on new wells in 2015, $20,000 for a public works fence and $11,895 for handheld devices to read meters. The city added $52,000 to its reserves, adding $10,000 to each of the current expense, water, sewer and street funds and $12,000 from a cell tower lease to current expense.

The city’s revenue budget

decreased $450,300 from the previous budget, as the sidewalk project was completed.

That took $121,000 from the current expense fund and $68,000 from the street fund.

The city budgeted $4.625 million in revenue, with the same budgeted for expense.

Those numbers include the ending cash balances of more

than $2 million.

The current expense fund has $1.8 million budgeted for 2015. The combined water and sewer fund has $2.137 million and there is $556,000 in the street fund.

The city anticipates receiving $66,000 in real estate excise tax and $50,000 in tourism promotion funding.

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wrestling coach Steffan Ellison is a former 2008 Grizzly graduate who went into the Army following high school.

“We are really encouraged about our wrestling program and the direction there,” Pearson said.

Pearson said winter sport schedules should be posted on the school website soon.

In the wake of Washington State failing the No Child Left Behind waiver last school year, the schools had to present school improvement plans to the school board in the spring. Janet Burcham, principal at Sadie Halstead Middle School, and Terri Holmes, principal at Stratton Elementary, provided the board with updated improvement plans.

“It was a good time for us to go through every facet in our school plan to not only look at our goals and put in more current data and revise that, we also did policy and procedures and the things that needed to be in line with our compliance review in the spring,” Burcham said.

Superintendent Dave Smith said only schools in the second step of school improvement were required to submit plans. All schools will be required to submit the plan next year. The board approved both school improvement plans unanimously.

Enrollment is down three students, Business Manager Tom Crouch said. The average attendance for the beginning of the school year is 1,025 students and the budget accounted for 964 students.

“We are still averaging a 60 student increase over budget,” Crouch said.

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Christmas Tree tags now available PRIEST RIVER – The Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management are offering Christmas tree permits for $5.

A family can purchase up to three tags for National Forest lands in northern Idaho and Montana and BLM lands administered by the Coeur d’Alene District Office in northern Idaho.

The Idaho Panhandle National Forests offers a “permit by mail” system. If interested, print and complete the form, include a check or money order, and mail to the nearest ranger district. Tree tags will be mailed the next working day after receipt of application. Forms and instructions are located on the Idaho Panhandle National Forest website.

The Coeur d’Alene River Ranger District’s Fernan location will be open Saturday, Dec. 6 and Saturday, Dec. 13 from 9 a.m. to noon to accommodate the weekend permit buyers. The office will sell only Christmas tree permits during the extended holiday hours. Fuelwood permits will not be available.

Forest Service officials said there are many rules to follow when cutting Christmas trees, including to know the conditions before leaving home and cut the tree at least 200 feet from main roads and recreational sites. No cutting is allowed within campgrounds or within Wilderness, Wilderness Study Areas, National Recreation Areas and recreation sites such as English Point on the Coeur d’Alene River Ranger District.

The tree should also be more than 100 yards from streams and should not be removed from active timber sale areas, plantations, or other sparsely stocked areas.

Officials said trees should be cut 8 inches above the ground and discarded limbs should be kept out of roads and ditches. The Forest Service recommends attaching the fluorescent tree tag to the tree before putting it into a vehicle. On back roads, officials encourage cutting trees that are growing within the road prism, from the top of the cut bank to the bottom of the fill slope, of little-used roads. This helps to keep roads open and safe for travel, officials said.

Officials said dress warm, carry extra food and hot drinks, and always let someone know about travel plans, including destination and expected time of arrival back home. Start early in the day while there’s still plenty of daylight and be sure to carry tire chains as most backcountry roads are not plowed. Cell phone coverage also is limited in many areas.

Forest visitor maps and information are available at Forest Service and BLM offices. National Forest maps also are available online at www.fs.fed.us/recreation/nationalforeststore/ Members of the public may purchase Christmas tree tags at any Forest Service office.

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Members sought for Master Hunter Advisory Group

OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is accepting letters of interest through Sunday, Nov. 30, for membership on the department’s Master Hunter Advisory Group (MHAG).

The group, which represents master hunters statewide, advises WDFW on issues and opportunities affecting master hunters and the Master Hunter Permit Program (MHPP).

Six volunteer positions will be opening on the 15-member group early next year. Five appointed members will serve three-year terms, and one will serve a one-year term. All appointees must retain their certification status during their entire term.

The MHAG meets at least four times per year, usually in Ellensburg. Members serve as volunteers and do not receive direct compensation, but mileage reimbursement is provided by

WDFW to attend meetings. Members can expect to donate 75 to 100 hours of their time annually.

The group’s bylaws state that at least two advisory group members must reside within each of the six WDFW administrative regions. Letters of interest will be accepted from applicants residing in Region 1 for Ferry, Stevens, Pend Oreille, Lincoln, Spokane, Whitman, Walla Walla, Columbia Garfield and Asotin Counties for one vacancy; Region 2 for Okanogan, Chelan, Douglas, Grant and Adams counties for one vacancy; Region 5 for Lewis, Cowlitz, Clark, Skamania, Klickitat and Wahkiakum counties for one vacancy; and Region 6 for Clallam, Jefferson, Grays Harbor, Mason, Kitsap, Pacific Thurston and Pierce counties for one vacancy.

There are two vacancies for any county in the state.

Applicants for membership on the ad-

visory group are asked to explain why they want to be a MHAG member, what qualifies them to be a member, and how they can help achieve the group’s goals.

Letters of interest must include contact information including phone numbers, email address, mailing address, county of residence and include permission for WDFW to conduct a criminal background check at no cost to them.

The application process is open to all certified master hunters with no ongoing legal proceedings or convictions in the last 10 years under the state’s fish and wildlife enforcement code.

Letters should be sent to Tracy Loveless at Tracy.Loveless@dfw.wa.gov or to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, Wildlife Program, Master Hunter Section, Attn: Tracy Loveless, 600 Capitol Way North, Olympia, Wash.

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the end of the year, but she will reapply for the postiion.

Planning commissioner Rob Payne is on medical leave.

Pend Oreille County commissioners have not been automatically reappointing commissioners.

Last year, when three planning commission

terms expired, commissioners appointed new replacements. Planning commission terms are for four years and are volunteer positions.

In addition to the planning commission positions, there are a number of other openings including: * A position on the capital facilities committee. The committee meets four times a year to review

and rank capital project proposals. * An opening on the Hotel Motel Advisory Committee. The open position is for people who qualify as a requestor or user of Hotel Motel funds. * Two openings on the

Noxious Weed Control Board, one from District 3 in the Dalkena, Cusick and Riverbend area and District 5, in the northwest corner of the county.

The applicants must make their living in agriculture. These are four-

year terms. * The Pend Oreille County Library Board needs an alternate trustee for a five year term.

People can find out more about the positions on the county website www.pendoreilleco.org. All positions

are volunteer.

People are invited to send a letter of interest and an informational statement to the county commissioners at 625 W. Fourth St., Newport 99156. You can also call 5090447-4119 for more information.

The Road Division of Pend Oreille County sands and snowplows about 480 miles of maintained County Roads from three maintenance facilities: Newport(D1), Usk (D2) and Ione(D3). Road maintenance personnel provide snow and ice control services during the winter season.

Equipment available includes: snowplows, sander trucks and graders. The road crews will work during normal work hours 6:00 am-2:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Snow and ice control priorities will be collector and school bus routes first, then to other roads as time permits.

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

PLOWING

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

SANDING

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 STORAGE

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.

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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mated response to customers calling about outages.

“The District is purchasing a $30,000 Cisco IVR and will implement immediately,” the study said. “Every customer call will then be answered.”

If the customer service representative cannot answer the phone, the call will be picked up by the IVR system and the customer phone number is recorded. If the PUD has that customer in the database, the location of the call would be recorded and the PUD is alerted of problems in the area. No talking is needed. If the phone number is not stored, IVR will ask questions and gather the information. The system will only be used during outage situations.

The PUD has been implementing a Geographic Information System (GIS) to map the PUD infrastructure against geographic maps.

Outage software could be added to show the PUD an estimated time of when an individual customer would be restored. But this process could take years to develop.

The information from GIS can be uploaded to social media websites, to business sites and can be fed back to the customer in a phone call.

The study said this is only a consideration, not a recommendation due to privacy concerns.

Another consideration is installing Automated Meter Infrastructure (AMI), which can report outages to the GIS system through communication with customer meters.

This system costs about $2 million and includes automated meter readings and theft protection.

“It is unlikely our budget can cover the upfront costs

of this item, however, AMI should strongly be considered when the District next borrows for capital projects,” the study said.

The CNS fiber department also has a minimal staff to keep costs low. The study said the storm came at a bad time for CNS because the system is new.

“CNS has many new customers who, as a result of the storm and extended outage, now question our service reliability,” the study said.

The main areas for improvement for CNS are updating equipment, including two splicer trucks, CNS trucks and keeping more inventory on hand.

“Crews must have tools with which to work,” the study said.

The pole damage was higher than expected and is attributed to fiber lines snapping the poles rather than falling to the ground.

“The brackets were not sold to us as being designed to break away, but staff had thought they would function that way,” the study said.

The PUD will replace, over time, the bracket bolts with a softer metal to see if the breakaway function occurs.

Communication needs improvement, the study said. Handheld radios will be purchased immediately for crews.

The CNS management was not able to respond to the multiple voicemails they received from the CSRs sending customer calls to them. The IT improvements will help with communication in all departments.

The electric system has few improvements compared to the other entities, the study said. Box Canyon employees wanted to help and cross training some of

the employees could be helpful for future storms.

The linemen could help with some of the restoration of fiber, if CNS needs assistance. Routine cutting of power lines should not be carried over to fiber. Splicing fiber is time consuming and it is better to have people drive on fiber than cut it.

“If CNS is able to follow and put their fiber backbone lines up right behind the power crews, then it should be done that way and power crews should simply move fiber to the side of the road,” the study said. “If CNS is unable to keep up, then power crews should put fiber up at the same time as power lines.”

The PUD will try to stock trucks with supply kits and putting heavy duty plastic bags on trucks. This helps crews with containing leaking transformers.

The PUD will also start “flagging” important service orders as the current system has all orders looking the same.

“An example of a service priority would be people trapped in their homes because of power lines down across their driveway,” the study said.

There were things the study showed the PUD did well, including the attitudes of the crewmembers and complying with safety requirements.

“They worked long hard hours with positive, can do attitudes,” the study said.

“We ran food out to them and they ate off tailgates.”

The PUD crews also showed safe work practices and daily safety meetings were held.

“There were no significant injuries despite tired employees working long hours, nothing past the level of blisters and bruises.

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Murray urges party leaders to fund expiring programs for rural communities WASHINGTON D.C. – U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) sent a letter to Democratic Senate Leader Harry Reid and Republican Senate Leader Mitch McConnell urging the inclusion of Payment In Lieu of Taxes (PILT) and Secure Rural Schools (SRS) payments to counties in legislation moving at the end of the year.

These funds go to emergency services, police, health, schools, prison facilities, and

more and frequently play an important role in the budgets of counties with public lands within their boundaries. In 2014, Washington state counties received just over $19 million from PILT and approximately $21.5 million from SRS. “Though many families in Washington State have never heard of the PILT or SRS programs, they serve as a lifeline for dozens

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Cusick adopts 2015 budget

BY DESIREÉ HOOD OF THE MINER

CUSICK – Cusick residents will see sewer rates increased next year.

The Cusick Town Council approved an 8 percent increase to the residential sewer rates in 2015, Monday, Nov. 10, for residents in and outside of the town.

The increase will go into effect January 1, 2015.

Residents inside the town will have their bill increase from $25.27 to $27.10. Out of town residents will bump from $32.48 to $34.30.

The Town Council held a public meeting Oct. 13 to discuss the sewer rate increase. The increase was

included in the 2015 town budget.

The town of Cusick adopted a $363,235 budget for 2015. The town will spend about $129,465 on general expenses, leaving the town with a reserve of $74,689 in their general fund. The water sewer system will cost the town about $205,407, taken out of about $419,150. This leaves the town with about $213,743 in reserves for the water sewer fund.

Town Clerk Charlotte Yergens said the town has reserves for different accounts and that will continue on the 2015 budget. About $6,391 will be reserved for city streets after projects

that occur in 2015 and about $12,000 is reserved for bond redemption for the water and sewer system.

“It looks like it’s going to cover everything this year,” Yergens said.

In addition to the budget, the council approved the final 2014 budget. The town had to make revenue and expenditure adjustments not in the budget previously.

The water sewer repair costs increased $50,000, therefore, the budget needed adjusted before the end of the year closeout.

The council approved all ordinances during the regular board meeting, Monday, Nov. 10.

YOUTH: Y.E.S. needs volunteers FROM PAGE 3A

youth’s age, size and a numbered tag that identifies the individual and whether the individual is a boy or a girl. Y.E.S. doesn’t disclose the names of the teens.

Donors pick up a gift information packet and buy presents. They can get the packet by calling Y.E.S. at (509) 447-1125 or emailing at YesTeensMatter2Us@gmail. com or drop by the Y.E.S. office at 316 Second St. in Newport. People can buy for

individual kids or a whole family Once they have the presents, people can bring them to the Pine Ridge Community Church at 1428 W. First St. in Newport Dec. 5, 6 or 12, between 5 and 6:30 p.m.

People can also bring gifts to the Y.E.S. office.

Y.E.S. is also looking for volunteers for the holiday party to help make goodies, decorate, serve and clean up. Call (509) 447-1125 or email to YesTeensMatter2Us@gmail.com if you are interested.

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Sadie Halstead honor roll announced NEWPORT – Sadie Halstead announced the first term honor roll.

The Principal’s award is for students who earned a 4.0 grade point average.

For the eighth grade Principal’s award, Heather Armantrout, Matthew Burkett, Zachary Hein, Cydni Lewis and Tug Smith were honored.

Students in seventh grade include Connor Furman, Drew Green, Kayla Larson and Cora Pelleberg.

Students in the sixth grade are Steven Burkett and Tessa Pierce.

In the fifth grade, students honored include Nevaeh Fredrick, Lia Goodrich, Lillian Hughes, Nathan Lyon, Analise Moore, Dillan Nokes, Arthur Wiese and Anna Wyrobek.

The honor roll is for students who earned a 3.5-3.99 GPA. The eighth grade honor roll students are Racine Balow, Jessie Dillon, Melaina Lenzi, Dylan Ralston, Madysen Baldwin, Chelsea Hansen, Nicholas Lemke (Peoples), Faith Rosen, Joshua Carlson, Daisy Gay, Alexis Polensky, Myriah Dittmar, Matthew Ragsdale, Matthew Reel, Kaylee Sawyer, Christopher Rivard, Tabitha Horton, Natalie Biggar, Emmily Bronkhorst, Maximus Ray, Katelynn Dean, Gabriel Gentle, Adam Moorhead, Kyra Sawyer, Tyler Ward and Aurora Zeason.

In the seventh grade honor roll, Secret Fox-Reed, Cambria Mitcham, Maree Graves, Ashley Cox, Brandon Hein, Hedy Seeber, Natalie Geary, Augustus Newman, Hunter Stiner, Lucas Nichols, Gage Seger, Eternity Sue Deluna, Joel Miller, Cameron Whittle, Morgan Endicott, Samuel

Thomas, Trevor Wylie, Bailey Corkrum, Maisi Armstrong, Jesse Cummings and Kayd Moss.

Students in the sixth grade honor roll include Brenna Ells, Chloe Jones, Ally Jones, Tiegen Prange, Teja Bradbury, Deborah VanDyke, Keelen Mitcham, Morgan Jackson, Tobias Barnwell, Violett Green, Michael Owen, Alika Robinson, Auna Jones, Evan McKinley, Connor Brown, Brandon Nokes, Soleil Carter, Mckinley Leslie, Madeline Waterman, Benjamin Krogh, Ruth Hildreth, Shade Rahoun, Emma Bradbury and Alexis Kwiatek.

The fifth grade honor roll students are Yanna Mikhailenko, Mia Shults, Kalli Maughan, Peter McDermeit, Warnsdorfer- Ethan Kramer, Alyssa Boze, Braeden Hamberg, Madison Bradbury, Annie Huang, Lilly Newman, Ryan Schmidt, Andrea Biggar, Dillinger Heaton, Ezran Swanson, Jeremy Ward, Blake Barrett, Rachel Flores, Caiden Hixson, Rocco Stolz, Celista Horton, Casey Keck, Lilly Gleave, Russell Balow, Jorden Pierson, Kaleb Johnson, Austine Garris, Nicholas Butler, Wyatt Jones, Mathieu Kirkwood and Brianna Gilmore.

Honorable mention is for students who earned a 3.03.49 GPA. Eighth grade honorable mention went to Dylan Melville, Megan Vaughn, Lance Knight, Sadi Librande, Adrian Lopez, Megen MasonMartin, Brittany Noble, Jazon Battle, Destiny Monroe, Michael Rowe, Gerry Bradbury, Kyle Larson, Collin Campbell, Kaylee Shirley, Cody Warner, Kameo Battle, Jesse Thomas, Marcus Frantz, Robbi Tal-

mage and Daryl Walker.

For the seventh grade honorable mention, students included Wyatt Dikes, Athena Smith, Keila Wiese, Blake Childers, Cameron Kruse, Chloe Clark, Jacob Kirkwood, Chloe Zaragoza, Joshua Lauzon, Scheila Ward, Troy Hill, Mattea Sigfrinius, Heather Lee, Allison Weber and Joel Huang.

The sixth grade honorable mention was given to Brooke Marsengill, Lilly JohnsonHarper, JadelynnStandley, Jacob McDermeit, Kaylee Knight, Keeta Mitcham, Norm Smith, Saxon Comer, Abigail Walker, Allysen Biss, Hannah Livingston, Teresa Morreale, Keagan Stott, Madison Hilden, Kaily Braden, Sydney Nelson, Kylee Rowe, Alexus Nelson, Mateya Ross, Madelene Beardall, Nicole Winterton, Rebecca Jenne, Dakota Truax, Nicholas Deerwester, Daniel Dumaw, Daegan Brown, Jaidyn Rickard, Katelyn Good, Jurnee Hoover and Emily Martin.

Fifth grade honorable mention included James Wiese, Kaiden Rahoun, Faris Rofii, Makylie Stiner-Mathaney, Autum Mckinley, Audrey Whittle, Ruemer Stubbs, Burke Rees-Wright, Samuel Smith, Kaylee Fabian, Matthew Will, Caden Christie, Emma Andre, Engus Ayers and Caleb Barnett.

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METH: Benzo sentenced to time in prison FROM PAGE 3A

zo said what was important to him was his son.

He wasn’t concerned about prison for himself, he said.

He had been there before and knew how to live in prison.

He said he wasn’t selling drugs.

He asked Nielson for a parent sentencing alternative.

Nielson denied that request. He said Benzo didn’t qualify.

Nielson agreed with the plea deal. He said the DOSA was the best option.

“Any child deserves to have a parent who is not involved in heavy drugs,” Nielson said. “He deserves to have you clean.”

Neilson told Benzo he would have to fundamentally change to be rid of the addiction.

During the course of this case, Benzo was tasered in court Oct. 4, after having his release revoked because of tampering with a witness.

Benzo denied the tampering allegation, in which he was accused of contacting a witness by phone and saying ’run.’ When his release was revoked the

6 foot 4 inch, 275 pound Benzo struggled with the jailers and courthouse security and was tasered before surrendering.

He was later released on $30,000 bond.

Benzo was originally arrested in September 2013 for domestic violence and false imprisonment. His wife found the meth lab and called law enforcement.

As part of the sentence, Benzo was ordered to pay $13,000 in restitution to have the property cleaned of hazardous materials. He was also ordered to pay standard court costs.

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MURRAY: PILT provides critical resources FROM PAGE 8A

of rural communities in our state and across the country,” Murray said. “From funding local police forces to supporting public schools, these programs are vital to counties impacted by nontaxable federal land, so I will continue working to ensure the PILT and SRS programs are renewed in any legislation passed by Congress before the

year’s end.”

The counties most impacted in Washington State include Chelan, Clallam, Grant, Jefferson, Kittitas, Okanogan, Pend Oreille, Skagit, Snohomish and Whatcom.

The PILT program provides critical resources to nearly 1,900 counties in 49 states and three U.S. territories.

Property taxes fund county governments allowing them to provide essential services

such as law enforcement, public safety, infrastructure maintenance, education and health services for local communities.

The SRS program reaches over 775 rural counties and 4,400 schools located near national forests throughout the country.

SRS payments support public schools, public roads, forest health projects and other county projects.

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Cusick Toys for Tots underway CUSICK – The Cusick Community in Action has kicked off Toys for Tots for the holiday season accepting applications for families in need until Friday, Dec. 5. Applications are available online at Cusick Community in Action at www.cciat.org Families who qualify will be notified after Friday, Dec. 12, for a pick up date and time from Cusick Community in Action, 115 Third St. in Cusick.

Toys for Tots will help benefit families in Pend Oreille County with children from birth to 13 years old to have a better Christmas.

Toy donations can be dropped off at Cusick Community in Action during business hours, Safeway, All Faz, Ben Franklin and the Roxy Theatre until Friday, Dec. 19.

Toys must be new, unwrapped and undamaged.

Monetary donations can be left at All Faz, Old Town Bowling Alley and by mailing a check or money order made out to Cusick Community in Action Together to P.O. Box 22, Cusick.

Call 509-671-2893 for more information.

RULES: Commission approved the transfer of 54 acres of land west of Darrington FROM PAGE 3A

censing/hpa/rulemaking/ .

In other business, the commission approved two land transactions, including the purchase of 2,005 acres of riparian and high meadow lands in Asotin

County. WDFW’s plan to acquire that land is part of a multi-phased plan to expand the department’s Chief Joseph Wildlife Area and preserve critical habitat for threatened salmon, steelhead and trout, as well as deer, bighorn sheep and elk.

The property, currently owned by 4-O Land & Livestock, LLC, includes a milelong section of the Grande Ronde River and stretches 1.5 miles on either side of Wenatchee Creek. WDFW has secured state and federal funds to purchase the property, which has been

appraised at $3.6 million.

The commission also approved the transfer of 54 acres of land west of Darrington to the Stillaguamish Tribe, which conducts a monitoring program for coho salmon at the site. WDFW has not actively managed the land,

known as Fortson Ponds, in the last 10 years. The tribe will assume obligations under the original state grant funding to continue the coho program and maintain public access.

In addition, the commission held a public hearing

on efforts to develop of a new policy for managing Willapa Bay salmon fisheries.

Commissioners also received briefings on WDFW’s grazing policies and proposed revisions to coastal commercial crab fishing rules.

SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL OF NEWPORT BUSINESS MEETING: 12-1 p.m. - Pineridge Community Church

FIBER ARTS KNITTING AND SPINNING GROUP: 9 a.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport

WE E K AH EAD WEDNESDAY, NOV. 26 ROTARY CLUB: 7:15 a.m. - Oldtown Rotary Park OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS: 8 a.m. - Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport, use back entrance

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 5:45 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport

7 p.m. - Blanchard Community Church

SPIRIT LAKE HISTORICAL SOCIETY: 6:30 p.m. - Call 208-6235626 for locations

STORY TIME: 11 a.m. - Newport Library

THURSDAY, NOV. 27

NEWPORT TOPS: 9 a.m. - Newport Eagles

NIA DANCE LESSONS: 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. - Create Arts Center

FIBER ARTS KNITTING AND SPINNING GROUP: 9 a.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport

STORY TIME: 10:30 a.m. - Priest River Library

STORY TIME: 10:30 a.m. Blanchard Library PRIEST RIVER LIONESS: 11:30 a.m. - Priest River Senior Center SACHEEN LADIES OF THE LAKE: Noon - Various Locations, call President Maria Bullock at 509998-4221 AL-ANON: Noon - American Lutheran Church PRM-ADVOCATES FOR WOMEN: 1-3 p.m. - Station 2:41 Coffee Shop, Oldtown PINOCHLE: 1 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center JESSA’S CREATIVE DANCE CLASS: 4 p.m. - Create Arts Center

STORY TIME - CALISPEL VALLEY LIBRARY, CUSICK: 10:30 a.m. Calispel Valley Library, Cusick OPEN PAINTING WORKSHOP: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport DUPLICATE BRIDGE: 12:30 p.m. Hospitality House in Newport LOOSELY KNIT: 1-3 p.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick CELEBRATE RECOVERY: 5:30 p.m. - House of the Lord, 754 Silverbirch Lane, Oldtown PINOCHLE: 6 p.m. - Hospitality House in Newport

FRIDAY, NOV. 28 HAPPY AGERS MEETING AND POTLUCK: Noon - Priest River Senior Center

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 7 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport

MONDAY, DEC. 1 BONNER COUNTY HOMESCHOOL GROUP: 2:30 p.m. Priest River City Park PRIEST RIVER CHAMBER BOARD: 4 p.m. - Chamber Office

DANCE CLASSES: 5:30-6:30 p.m.

- Create Arts Center, Newport

YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL: 4 p.m. - Blanchard Library

LITTLE GRAND OLD OPRY SHOW: 6 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport

NEWPORT MAWS AND PAWS BOOSTER CLUB: 6 p.m. - Newport High School Library

AL-ANON: 7-8 p.m. - Priest River, 119 Main St., Suite 204, Room 16, Call Jan 208-946-6131

NEWPORT LIONS CLUB: 6:30 p.m. - Kelly’s Restaurant, Call Ota Harris at 509-447-4157

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS OPEN MEETING: 7 p.m. - St. Catherine’s Catholic Church

BLANCHARD LIONS: 7 p.m. Blanchard Inn

SATURDAY, NOV. 29 HAPPY AGERS CARD PARTY: 1 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center AA MEETING: 5 p.m. - Cornerstone Building, Selkirk Way, Oldtown

PEND OREILLE KIDS CLUB: 6 p.m. - Pend Oreille Mennonite Church

SET FREE NORTHWEST MEAL AND WORSHIP: 6:30 p.m. Conerstone Building Behind Ace Hardware, Oldtown

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS:

SUNDAY, NOV. 30

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 7 p.m. - Blanchard Community Church ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 7 p.m. - Pend Oreille Bible Church in Cusick

TUESDAY, DEC. 2 NIA DANCE LESSONS: 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. - Create Arts Center MOTHERS OF PRESCHOOLERS GATHERING: 10 a.m. - Priest River Assembly of God Church

JESSA’S CREATIVE DANCE CLASS: 4 p.m. - Create Arts Center WEIGHT WATCHERS: 5:30-6 p.m. Weigh in and 6 p.m. meeting - Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport PINOCHLE: 6 p.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick KANIKSU LODGE 97: 6 p.m. VFW Hall in Priest River BINGO: 6:30 p.m. - Newport Eagles ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 7 p.m. - St. Anthony’s Church PEND OREILLE COUNTY SEARCH AND RESCUE: 7 p.m. Newport Health Center Basement

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 3

COMPUTER BASICS FOR ADULTS: 10 a.m. to Noon - Newport Library STORY TIME: 10:30 a.m. Blanchard Library AL-ANON: Noon - American Lutheran Church PINOCHLE: 1 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center PRM-ADVOCATES FOR WOMEN: 1-3 p.m. - Station 2:41 Coffee Shop, Oldtown JESSA’S CREATIVE DANCE CLASS: 4 p.m. - Create Arts Center ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 5:45 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport CALISPEL POST 217: 6 p.m. American Legion in Cusick

ROTARY CLUB: 7:15 a.m. - Oldtown Rotary Park

PRIEST RIVER ANIMAL RESCUE: 6 p.m. - 1710 9th St., Priest River

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS: 8 a.m. - Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport, use back entrance

BASIC MEETING: 6 p.m. Blanchard Community Center

NEWPORT TOPS: 9 a.m. - Newport Eagles

PEND OREILLE ROCK AND GEM CLUB: 7 p.m. - Newport Eagles, 236 S. Union Ave.

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Metaline Falls plans snow removal

METALINE FALLS – The town of Metaline Falls established a snow removal policy for the upcoming winter, the goal being to provide a safe transportation system during inclement weather and winter storm events.

Mayor Tara Leininger said the town wants to provide efficient and effective snow removal for the winter. Snow plowing will begin if there is more than 3 inches of snow within a 12-hour period and the forecast is for continued snow.

Priority snow removal order starts with arterials, the priority routes to keep emergency routes open for law, fire,

medical and schools. Lower volume collector streets have a lower traffic volume and are routes to schools. Finally, local roads include all side streets and cul-de-sacs, which provide access to residents within the town’s limits.

Streets will be plowed to the inside or outside of the street, depending upon snowfall and conditions. Plowed roads will be widened and cleanup operations will commence after roadways have been made accessible.

If there are questions about the policy, residents may call the Town Hall during regular business hours, Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., 509-446-2211.

Town closes street because of ice METALINE FALLS – The town of Metaline Falls has closed Washington Street from Highway 31 to Fifth Avenue because the hill has become treacherous with ice building up, Mayor Tara Leininger said.

Several vehicles have slid back into oncoming highway traffic on this one block section, Leininger said.

Once snow has accumulated, a plowed snow berm will close the street. Access is granted only to the local residents, utility, emergency, and town vehicles.

The town requests that drivers cease making u-turns on the main thoroughfare of Fifth Avenue at any time. Leininger said it is illegal to cross the center yellow line for any

reason, and u-turns at Washington and Fifth and Commercial and Fifth are also prohibited.

Leininger said as icy intersections are common, drivers are requested to come to a complete stop at all controlled intersections and be cautious of vehicles that may slide through because of a lack of traction.

Ione airport receives grant for turnaround plans

BY DESIREÉ HOOD OF THE MINER

IONE – The town of Ione received a grant from the Federal Aviation Administration to plan for a turnaround to the Ione Airport runway.

The town council adopted an ordinance, Wednesday, Nov. 5, to amend the 2014 budget for receipt of a grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration for $66,721, a Washington State Department of Transportation Aviation Division grant for $3,707 and a town match of $3,707.

The grant will cover the planning portion of the airport turnaround, which will allow airplanes to turn without having to pivot turn. Century West will engineer the planning portion of the project.

“With this grant, we design the turnout and advertising for construction,” Town Clerk Sandy Hutchinson said. “Another grant will be awarded for the construc-

tion portion, but needs bids first.”

Ione Councilman John Redinger said the medical planes and some Forest Service planes cannot make the turn currently because it is too narrow.

When completed, the turnaround will be 92 feet in diameter. The total costs will exceed $373,383 and construction will begin “as weather permits,” Hutchinson said, and should be completed by April 2015.

The town will apply for grants to fund the remainder of the cost.

Redinger said the airport was fenced years ago and the fencing went over the old turnaround.

There are about 50 small planes that come into the airport annually, Redinger said.

The ordinance was needed because this grant was not accounted for in the 2014 budget and the council needed to approve the amendment.

The complete text of the ordinance is available for review at the clerk’s office during regular business hours.

GRANT: Yoga four days a week for after school program FROM PAGE 1

games so she feels this is beneficial.

Seventh grade students Halle Smith and Chase Graham participate in the program for different reasons. Graham likes “to finish my homework before I get home,” adding woodworking is his preferred activity.

Smith enjoys the activities but also enjoys the fitness time.

“We do games along with our lessons,” Smith said.

The Century 21 programs make use of both teachers and community volunteers like Don Thomson, who owns Diamond Lake Custom Woodworks.

Thomson is the woodworking instructor volunteer. He started working with wood when he was 8-years-old.

“I was not allowed to touch a power tool till I was 16,” Thomson said.

His instruction time consists of hands-on learning of how to use hand tools for woodworking.

“They are using their creativity,” Thomson said. “It’s not just getting crammed in your head to regurgitate on a test.”

Steve Shumski, CTE/IT Director at the school district, is the robotics instructor

‘They are using their creativity. It’s not just getting crammed in your head to regurgitate on a test.’

Don Thomson

Woodworking volunteer instructor

and enjoys working with the students.

“I am making them instruct themselves,” Shumski said.

There are 30 students on the waitlist for first through seventh grades. Molvik said the students enrolled first are those at risk of not meeting academic standards. Once the program has been offered to the students who are referred by the principals, the program will open up to all students.

Molvik said some of the waitlist consists of siblings already in the program or parents who learned about the program during parent conferences.

“Naturally we have a couple of students on the waiting list who are excellent students and are just interested in participating in the enrichment portion,” Molvik said.

Priest River

At Priest River Lamanna High School, 65 students are taking part in the after school program.

Maura Miller is a sophomore at Priest River Lamanna High School. She said she is participating because she wanted to do extra curricular activities.

“I started because I wanted to do writing,” Miller said. She describes herself as a good student who is interested in the Readers Theater, an acting workshop.

She uses the study time to do homework. She takes advantage of the career center, which is also open for adults, to prepare for her SAT college entrance exams.

Hunter Jenkins is also a sophomore at PRLHS. He says he isn’t the best student.

“I could do better,” he admits. Improving his grades is one reason he is in the program. He, like most of the other students, also enjoys the non-academic offerings, such as tactical arts, a gaming course.

The course involves board games and is taught by Bobbie Hoobler, who teaches English.

When asked how he accounts for the popularity of his class, Hoobler says simply “Kids like games.”

That would almost go without saying if he were talking about video games.

But Hoobler’s students play board games.

But not board games like Monopoly.

They play strategic games like Risk, Settlers of Catan and Killer Bunnies.

Hoobler says he had the class last year, with a half dozen students. When the district made after school busses available, with the Century 21 grant, his class took off. He now has three times as many students participating.

Shelby Harrison teaches yoga four days a week for the after school program. She operates the Yoga Room in the Beardmore Building in Priest River.

She says Century 21 grant administrator Betty Gardner approached her to teach after school.

“Betty recruited me,” she says. The number of students who show up any one day varies, she says.

She provides yoga instruction, of course, but she says the most valuable thing she does is listen.

“They’re so open,” she says about her high school students, something that is valued in yoga.

Both after school programs are funded with federal Century 21 grants.

Newport received a Century 21 grant for $264,244 to open the Grizzly Discovery Center for this year only.

They can apply for up to five years to continue the program and Business Manager Tom Crouch said the program

MINER PHOTO|DON GRONNING

Yoga is one of the activities 21st Century after school students can participate in at Priest River Lamanna High School after they complete tutoring. Here a group of students goes through some stretching Thursday, Nov. 20. There are 65 students participating in the after school program at Priest River Lamanna High School.

should qualify next year.

“Based on our success with the program and our documentation, I would hope so,” Crouch said.

The Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) contacted Molvik last week about the start of the program in Newport. Molvik said OSPI wants Newport to be “their example of a rural program.”

“They are already focusing their attention on us,” Molvik said. “We have a lot of expectations to live up to.”

The West Bonner School District received a five year grant for $594,000.

The first two years they will get $148,700 each year to operate the program. After that, the grant funding is reduced to 80 percent, then 70 percent the years after that.

Both district conduct background checks on instructors. Some instructors get a stipend, others donate their time.

Gardiner says the success at Priest River Lamanna High School makes the district consider expanding it to their younger students. The district planned to grow to 75 students participating by the end of the five years. They are already at 65 students, Gardner says.

Part of what is satisfying about the program is getting students involved who wouldn’t normally be involved in after school activities.

“At least five kids who never have stayed after school before because they are unique and don’t fit the athlete, star student, popular groups are finding a niche now,” Gardner says. “It is fun to walk by rooms that are usually empty and hear laughter and good energy coming from them.”

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DOWN RIVE R EVE NTS WEDNESDAY, NOV. 26 STORY TIME: 10:30 a.m. - Metalines Library BASIC COMPUTER CLASS: 11 a.m. to Noon - Ione Library, Call 509-442-3030 For Reservations WEIGHT WATCHERS: 6 p.m.

Weigh in 6:30-7 p.m. meeting Ione Catholic Church

THURSDAY, NOV. 27 STORY TIME: 11 a.m. - Ione Library

FRIDAY, NOV. 28 STORY TIME AND CRAFTS: 10:30 a.m. - Metalines Library ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 7 p.m. - Ione Senior Center

MONDAY, DEC. 1 STORY TIME: 10:30 a.m. - Metalines Library EMERGENCY FOOD BANK BOARD: 7 p.m. - Ione Senior

Center

TUESDAY, DEC. 2 STORY TIME: 11 a.m. - Ione Library FORGOTTEN CORNER QUILT GUILD: 6:30 p.m. - Ione Senior Center METALINE FALLS GUN CLUB MEETING: 7 p.m. - 72 Pend Oreille Mine Road, Metaline Falls

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 3 STORY TIME: 10:30 a.m. - Metalines Library BASIC COMPUTER CLASS: 11 a.m. to Noon - Ione Library, Call 509-442-3030 For Reservations COMMISSIONER KISS OFFICE HOURS: 3-6:45 p.m. - Ione Library WEIGHT WATCHERS: 6 p.m.

Weigh in 6:30-7 p.m. meeting Ione Catholic Church IONE TOWN COUNCIL: 7 p.m. Clerk’s Office

Sidewalks repaired in Ione IONE – The sidewalks installed the summer of 2013 by the state Department of Transportation cracked after one winter in Ione. The Transportation Improvement Board has fixed the issue.

The Ione Town Council approved an ordinance to amend the 2014 budget for a $28,123 grant from the TIB to repair the sidewalks during the regular council meeting, Wednesday, Nov. 19.

“This money was to repair the project that was done in the summer of 2013,” Town Clerk Sandy Hutchinson said. “Over the winter the sidewalk cracked and TIB repaired it.”

The complete text of the ordinance is available for review at the clerk’s office during regular business hours.

Tree of Sharing helps north county families IONE – Families can sign up now for the North County Tree of Sharing at Mountain West Bank in Ione, the Ione College Center and the Cutter Theatre in Metaline Falls. Forms must be returned by Monday, Dec. 8, to the location they were picked up from.

The North Pend Oreille Tree of Sharing helps parents with children under 16 who need assistance in providing a nice Christmas for the children.

The Tree of Sharing is for families in Ione, Metaline and Metaline Falls. Parents or guardians can fill out a form with information about what the child would like or need. The gift limit is $30 and no gift cards will be given.

The information will be

gathered and a paper ornament made with the child’s age, size, gift request and other information. No names will be on the tags.

The ornaments will be placed on trees at Mountain West Bank in Ione, the Ione College Center and the Cutter Theatre in Metaline Falls. A box will be the lobby for returned forms.

Any items purchased for the tree should be returned unwrapped by Monday, Dec. 15, to the location the ornament was chosen from.

During the 2013 holiday season, 73 local children were helped by local businesses, churches, groups and individuals filling their holiday requests.

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The city has scheduled a special meeting Wednesday, Nov. 26 at 7 a.m. at the Newport City Hall. The council will go into closed executive session with city attorney Tom Metzger to discuss possible litigation.

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Winner gets hand-made quilt Rhonda Thornton of Newport won the hand-made quilt she is standing in front of, raffled off by the Hospitality House in Newport. Thornton stopped by the Hospitality House Saturday during Newport’s Hometown Christmas.

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Families look on as children visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus during Newport’s Hometown Christmas at the Hospitality House on Saturday.

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Right: Children were all smiles after visiting with Santa and Mrs. Claus during Newport’s Hometown Christmas at the Hospitality House on Saturday.

PORT: Budget has changed over the years FROM PAGE 1

railroad equipment operators’ salaries and $194,038 for administrative salaries.

The port owns 61 miles of track in Washington, WHAT’S NEXT: leases 24 BUDGET HEARING: scheduled for Tuesday, miles of track in Dec. 9, 9 a.m., 1981 Black Road, Usk. Public Idaho, comment and input is on welcome. which it operates the Pend Oreille Valley Railroad (POVA).

POVA interchanges with the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway Company in Sandpoint to ship and receive cars from the BNSF and Union Pacific Railroads.

The budget has changed over the years, according to Driver.

“It used to be that we hauled around 6,000 cars per year and our efforts were focused on freight shipments and line maintenance,” she said. Then, the private company M-Bar-D did car repairs in Newport and the port’s shop in Usk did a little side work.

Now, shipments are down to between 2,000 and 2,200 cars per year, and the port does its own car and locomotive repairs and other companies hire the port to do their repairs as well.

“Because we have an excellent shop crew, under our CMO Brad Byrd, we have a good reputation for being able to troubleshoot and fix locomotives for other industries who can no longer afford to have their own locomotive mechanics,” Driver said. “We have adapted to the change.”

The port added to the repair facility last year.

The port’s board of commissioners will hold a public hearing Tuesday, Dec. 9, to consider the 2015 operating budget. The hearing is scheduled for 9 a.m. and will be held in the port office, 1981 Black Road, Usk. Driver explained the district is anticipating $74,251 more in freight revenue over 2014’s budget, for a total of $891,107.

On the Washington side of the line, Ponderay Newsprint in Usk is the only shipper using the railway.

In Idaho, Idaho Forest Group in Laclede, Stimson Lumber Co. in Priest River and Tri Pro Forest Products in Oldtown use the line. Driver said revenues are just about split in half between Idaho shippers and PNC. Other revenue includes $400,000 in shop projects.

“The shop can do all sorts of repairs from replacing traction motors or generators to chopping a noise, rewiring, plus painting,” Driver explained.

This is in addition to $300,000 in revenue from car repairs, up by about $60,000 from 2014.

Car repairs are done on the line, rather than in the shop. Driver said the Association of American Railroads has standards that all cars must meet and it’s the port’s train crew and car repair crews that are responsible for inspecting and repairing the cars while on the port’s line.

“The AAR publishes the rates and time that you can charge to make repairs to rail cars in order to make them safe for travel on all rail lines,” Driver said.

Those repairs are billed out to the car owner on a monthly basis.

Two other major sources of revenue are from license fees the Pend Oreille Public Utility District pays to the port to have its high voltage line along the port’s right of way. The PUD will pay the port $196,000 in 2015.

The port also is budgeting $182,000 in tax credit sales, a program allowed by the federal government that allows shortlines, like the port, to sell their miles of rail to larger Class I railroads. The Class I’s then use those miles for tax breaks.

The port is budgeting $70,000 in dumurrage, or the rental fees train car owners pay while their cars are on the port’s line; $50,000 in miscellaneous and switching; $3,500 in sale of scrap; $2,500 in interest income; and $8,765 in rental and lease fees. Revenue from storage is budgeted at $3,000, which is down significantly, according to Driver.

Last year’s budget showed

Train rides only reason for track north of Ponderay The North Pend Oreille Lions annual weekends of train rides is the only use of the track north of Ponderay Newsprint Company. The Pend Oreille Valley Railroad keeps the track open so they can move the locomotive and cars to the ride that runs from Ione to Metaline Falls. Next year POVA has asked the Lions to pay $5,000 each year towards track maintenance along with the other costs they have paid POVA for train crews and equipment.

The Lions had been paying the $5,000 maintenance fee each year but the POVA was required to apply for the money like others who want some of the Lion’s club procedes from the rides. This year they had almost 11,000 ride the trains. The Lions pay for inspections (two per week required by the FRA (Federal Railroad Administration)f or passenger services), the cost of locomotive fuel and a per axle mile charge too. New FRA rules required in 2017 include a complete bridge inspection by certified engineers on every bridge on the system.

POVA currently inspects all bridges but do not have a certified engineer on staff. They are not positive what that engineer may find.

$20,000 in revenues from storage.

“We are working to get more cars in to store but right now we do not have any contracts for new storage,” Driver said. Medical insurance premiums have increased significantly, Driver said. Insurance is budgeted at $112,125, while last year’s insurance and benefits totaled $66,885.

“In a word, ‘Obamacare,’” Driver said, which has increased the port’s premiums.

While shop work brings in revenue, it also costs money to do. Supplies are budgeted at $65,600. Car hire, or the cost to the port for cars that are on the line, is budgeted at $80,000. Seventy thousand is budgeted for replenishing the railroad ties on hand; $65,000 is budgeted for rewiring an old locomotive; and $80,000 is for insurance policies.

In addition to auto policies, the port must carry Railroad Liability Insurance, which includes Federal Employers Liability Act coverage, which is similar to Labor and Industries coverage.

“Railroad employees are not allowed to be covered

by Washington State L&I so we must carry FELA coverage in its place,” Driver said.

Memberships total $19,000, which includes $5,000 to the Pend Oreille County Economic Development Council, $10,000 to the American Shortline and Regional Railroad Administration, and then smaller memberships such as the Tri-County Economic Development District and the chambers of commerce.

The 2015 debt service reserve fund begins the year with a balance of $97,000.

Interest will accrue during the year, and $41,650 will be paid toward two revenue bonds entered into in 1979 and 1981. They mature in April 2021.

Driver said they have been extremely careful in how they spend money; repairing instead of buying new when something breaks down “Our departments share equipment as much as possible,” Driver said.

The port budget shows reserves of more than $3 million.

Driver points out that they have to have money set aside for things like bond payments that continue through 2021. They also have to be able to

rebuild bridges or tracks if they fail.

In 2017 there are new bridge inspection and testing requirements coming from the FRA, Driver said.

The port may have to do some extra work to the line at that time.

One possible expense coming soon could be repairing the dike the track runs on in the Cusick area. The cost has been estimated to be several hundred thousand dollars.

At this time the port is working with the Pend Oreille Public Utility District and the diking district in the area on a plan for the culvert repairs.

Driver said nothing is set yet – everything is very preliminary on what is going to be done.

Driver said that none of the three entities know if there is actually anything wrong with the culverts at this time. The first thing to do is have an underwater inspection completed to see if there is actually anything

wrong. Diking District 1 entered into an agreement with the Idaho Washington Northern Railroad in 1909 for the use of the railroad dike as flood control and the PUD has agreements with Diking District 1 as well. The port wants to continue to honor those agreements but everyone needs to all work together to do so, Driver said.

The Port of Pend Oreille was created in 1979 by a vote of the citizens, and encompasses all of Pend Oreille County. Ports exist to build infrastructure and promote economic development within their districts. Ports are often, but not always, involved in transportation. The Port of Pend Oreille operates the railroad.

Three elected port commissioners administer the port, along with an administrative team of a port manager, roadmaster and chief mechanical officer to manage all operations and finances.

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CHRISTMAS UNDER THE SNOW PART TWO OF FIVE ~ CONTINUES NEXT WEEK

BY OLIVE THORNE MILLER FROM “KRISTY’S QUEER CHRISTMAS,” HOUGHTON, MIFFLIN & CO., 1904

The meal was soon eaten and cleared away, the fire carefully covered up on the hearth, and the whole little family quietly in bed. Then the storm, which had been making ready all day, came down upon them in earnest.

The bleak wind howled around the corners, the white flakes by millions and millions came with it, and hurled themselves upon that house. In fact, that poor little cabin alone on the wide prairie seemed to be the object of their sport. They sifted through the cracks in the walls, around the windows, and under the door, and made pretty little drifts on the floor. They piled up against it outside, covered the steps, and then the door, and then the windows, and then the roof, and at last buried it completely out of sight under the soft, white mass.

And all the time the mother and her three children lay snugly covered up in their beds fast asleep, and knew nothing about it.

The night passed away and morning came, but no light broke through the windows of the cabin. Mrs. Barnes woke at the usual time, but finding it still dark and perfectly quiet outside, she concluded that the storm was over, and with a sigh of relief turned over to sleep again. About eight o’clock, however, she could sleep no more, and became wide awake enough to think the darkness strange. At that moment the clock struck, and the truth flashed over her.

Being buried under snow is no uncommon thing on the wide prairies, and since they had wood and corn-

meal in plenty, she would not have been much alarmed if her husband had been home. But snow deep enough to bury them must cover up all landmarks, and she knew her husband would not rest till he had found them. To get lost on the trackless prairie was fearfully easy, and to suffer and die almost in sight of home was no unusual thing, and was her one dread in living there.

A few moments she lay quiet in bed, to calm herself and get control of her own anxieties before she spoke to the children.

“Willie,” she said at last, “are you awake?”

“Yes, mamma,” said Willie; “I’ve been awake ever so long; isn’t it most morning?”

“Willie,” said the mother quietly, “we mustn’t be frightened, but I think--I’m afraid--we are snowed in.”

Willie bounded to his feet and ran to the door. “Don’t open it!” said mamma hastily; “the snow may fall in. Light a candle and look out the window.”

In a moment the flickering rays of the candle fell upon the window. Willie drew back the curtain. Snow was tightly banked up against it to the top.

“Why, mamma,” he exclaimed, “so we are! and how can papa find us? and what shall we do?”

“We must do the best we can,” said mamma, in a voice which she tried to make steady, “and trust that it isn’t very deep, and that Tim and papa will find us, and dig us out.”

By this time the little girls were awake and inclined to be very much frightened, but mamma was calm now, and Willie was brave and hopeful. They all dressed, and Willie

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Hung with care Christmas tree Skill level: Some experience necessary Crafting time: Weekend project Supplies and tools 5 embroidery hoops: 6-inch, 9-inch, 14-inch, 18-inch and 23-inch Yardstick White acrylic paint Ruler Clear beading thread/ cording Scissors 5–10 clear plastic ornaments (the kind that open in half) Translucent paint: red, green, white Paintbrushes Plastic LED lights Scrapbook paper Marker 150 green shatterproof ornaments in various finishes 1 gold shatterproof ornament Craft glue or duct tape (optional) Separate and paint embroidery hoops and yardstick white. Allow to dry.

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Place piece B on top of A and run secure stitch to hold both pieces together.

Supplies and tools 8-inch-by-12-inch red fabric (fabric A) Basic sewing supplies Sewing machine Iron and pressing surface 6-inch-by-10-inch ivory fabric (fabric B) Pinking shears Remnant holiday fabric (fabric C) Remnant holiday print fabric (fabric D) 1/4-inch elastic

Supplies and tools Flameless wax candles Ruler White tissue paper Scissors Markers, paint or colored pencils, Paintbrushes Heat gun

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Turkey Casserole

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othing pleases the senses like a home filled with family, friends and the welcoming aroma of a holiday meal.

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With timeless flavors of turkey and butternut squash, or treats that charmingly display a symbol of the season, guests will surely be encouraged to dig in.

Roast Turkey with Sausage Stuffing Prep time: 15 minutes Total time: 3 hours, 30 minutes Servings: 20

1 pound breakfast pork sausage

1 1/2 cups hot water

2 packages (6 ounces each) Stove Top Stuffing Mix for Turkey

1 Butterball Frozen Whole Turkey (10 pounds), thawed

large bowl; stir in hot water.

Add stuffing mixes and sausage; stir just until stuffing mixes are moistened.

Stuff neck and body cavities lightly with stuffing. Truss turkey; place, breast-side up, on rack in large roasting pan sprayed with cooking spray. Spoon any remaining stuffing into separate baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; cover.

Refrigerate stuffing until ready to bake.

Heat oven to 325°F.

Bake turkey 3 to 3 1/4 hours or until internal temperature of thigh is 180°F and breast and center of stuffing are 165°F, adding

Brown sausage in skillet; drain, reserving 1/2 cup drippings. Add drippings to

dish with remaining stuffing to oven for the last 30 minutes.

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Prep time: 15 minutes Total time: 55 minutes Servings: 6

4 cups leftover prepared stuffing, divided

4 cups coarsely chopped leftover cooked turkey (about 1 pound)

3/4 cup Hellmann’s or Best Foods Real Mayonnaise, divided

1/4 cup whole berry cranberry sauce

2 cups leftover mashed potatoes

1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray 8-inch baking dish with no-stick cooking spray.

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Combine 1/4 cup mayonnaise with cranberry sauce; evenly spread over turkey.

Combine remaining 1/2 cup mayonnaise, potatoes and cheese in large bowl.

Evenly spread on turkey, then top with remaining 2 cups stuffing.

Bake 40 minutes or until heated through.

Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Garnish, if desired, with dried cranberries.

stuff turkey until ready to roast.

Substitute: Substitute butter for the sausage drippings.

Pan Roasted Butternut Squash and Apples Prep time: 15 minutes Total time: 15 minutes Servings: 4

3 tablespoons Parkay Original Spread tub

1 package (12 ounces) refrigerated butternut squash pieces (about 3 cups)

1 1/2 cups chopped Granny Smith apple (about 1 large apple)

1/2 cup apple juice

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

1/8 teaspoon salt Melt spread in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add squash; cook 5-7 minutes or until lightly

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B R I E F LY Hand bell concert in Newport NEWPORT – The DeColores Hand Bell Choir will perform at the American Lutheran Church in Newport Sunday, Dec. 7, at 3:30 p.m.

The church is located at 332801 Highway 2, just west of Newport. There’s no charge for admission, but optional goodwill offerings will be accepted.

Live music at the Hospitality House NEWPORT – Live music at the Hospitality House features Linda Rose, accompanied by Steve Bennett, Friday, Nov. 28, at 7 p.m.

The Hospitality House is located at 216 S. Washington, Newport. Donations will be accepted at the door. Bring a snack to share.

Christmas concert benefits YES NEWPORT – A Community Christmas Charity Concert to benefit Youth Emergency Services, is set for Sunday, Dec. 14, at 6:30 p.m. at Newport High School.

The concert is free, but a free will offering will be accepted to help YES, which supports homeless youth in Pend Oreille County, and their siblings.

The concert features the Newport High School Choir, Priest River Lamanna High School Choir, Priest River Junior High Choir, Pend Oreille Valley School Choir, various community church choirs, a bell choir and vocalists.

Chamber plans Christmas contest NEWPORT – The Greater Newport Area Chamber of Commerce is organizing four $50 gift certificate drawings Nov. 29 through Dec. 20 at area businesses.

People can enter the drawing at participating stores. Weekly drawings will be held, and one gift certificate each week will be awarded to the winner of the drawings, beginning Saturday Nov. 29.

The last drawing will be held Dec. 20.

The chamber is also organizing a Christmas tree decorating contest with chamber members.

The public will vote on the trees, and a traveling plaque will be presented to the winning business.

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Pathfinders help with the holiday These members of the Seventh-day Adventist’s Pathfinder’s Adventure Club helped put together Thanksgiving meals for seven families, with anywhere from two to seven members in each family.

Tuesday, Nov. 18, the families picked up their meals at the Pend Oreille County Crime Victims’ office.

Kiona, 2, holds the turkey with the assistance of a couple helpers and her mother.

Veterans’ benefits explained in Priest River PRIEST RIVER – A representative from Idaho State Veteran’s Service Office will be in Priest River, Tuesday, Dec. 16 from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., to answer questions about current veterans’ benefits, assist with ongoing claims and take new claims for eligible veterans and their dependents.

The representative will be at the Veterans of Foreign War (VFW) post 2909, located at 113 Larch St. in Priest River.

The State Service Officer will be working

in conjunction with the Bonner County Service Officer Chad Osborn. Veterans will be seen by appointment to make sure each participant has enough time with the representative.

Appointments must be scheduled by calling Micaela Sierra at 208-446-1096.

If there are no appointments scheduled for this outreach or winter weather conditions prohibit travel, the outreach will be canceled.

Bobiak and Osborne wed SPOKANE – Stephanie Marie Bobiak and John Clark Osborne III exchanged wedding vows the afternoon of Saturday, Aug. 23, at the Base Chapel at Mukogawa Fort Wright Institute in Spokane.

The bride is the daughter of Diane Bobiak of Spokane, and Jim and Marji Bobiak of Elk, and is a 2002 graduate of Freeman High School, a 2006 graduate of the University of Oregon, and a 2008 graduate of the Monterey Institute of International Studies.

The groom is the son of John and Mary Lynn Osborne of Vero Beach, Fla., and a 2001 graduate of Cornell University and a 2005 graduate of the University of Washington.

The Honorable Patricia Williams officiated. The bride wore an oystercolored silk dress with a blush sash, lace jacket,

and chapel-length veil.

Her pink amethyst earrings were a wedding gift from the groom. She carried a bouquet of cream and blush roses with white hydrangeas.

The bride’s father gave her away; they walked down the aisle to an instrumental version of “In My Life” by the Beatles.

Michelle Zapata, of Irvine, Calif., served as Maid of Honor.

The groom wore a black tuxedo with a blush rose boutonniere. Brian Fabio, of Annandale, Va., served as Best Man. Dinner and dancing immediately followed the ceremony at the Institute’s Tsutakawa Memorial Hall.

The couple honeymooned in Malta.

Photography was by firefly BLU. The bride and groom reside in the Washington DC area and work for the federal government.

Huang named November girl of the month NEWPORT – The Soroptimist International Newport Chapter named Tiffany Huang the November girl of the month.

Huang is a senior at Newport High School, Huang

enrolled in her second year of college through the Running Start program. She will graduate with her diploma and Associate of Arts degree. She participates in soccer, basketball, golf, pep band and the Big Brother and Big Sister Mentoring Program. Huang also volunteers in the community with

elementary school events and helped paint the high school band room.

Huang plans to attend many years of college to earn a doctoral degree in the medical field, leaning toward the field of anesthesiology. She currently volunteers at Newport Family Medicine.

Players present ‘A Christmas Carol’ NEWPORT – The Pend Oreille Players Association will present “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens for two weekends in December.

The show opens Friday, Dec. 12 at 7 p.m. at the Pend Oreille Playhouse. The show will run Friday through Sunday, Dec. 12, 13, 14, 19, 20 and 21. Friday and Saturday shows begin at 7 p.m., Sunday shows begin at 3 p.m.

Adult ticket prices are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. Student tickets are

$5 for 18 and under. Tickets may be purchased by phone at 509-447-9900 or in person at the Playhouse Wednesday through Friday from noon to 6 p.m., or online at www.pendoreilleplayers.org.

The classic tale of human error and redemption is brought to life by Director Charlie Monte and 23 cast members. This 19th century ghost story is taken directly from Dickens in his “Ghostly little book.”

The Playhouse is located at 240 N. Union Ave.

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Retired coroner visits library to discuss book PRIEST RIVER – The Live & Learn program at the Priest River Library presents an author visit Saturday, Dec. 6, at 10:30 a.m.

Join retired coroner, Dr. Robert S. West, MD, FACS, from West rural northern Idaho as he looks back at his career’s most challenging cases.

Coroners seek justice for the dead, exoneration for the wrongfully accused, and closure for the families of

victims, according to a press release about the event. They are always on call and work closely with law enforcement.

West, who served as a physician-coroner in rural Kootenai County from 19702011, delves into the challenges he faced on the job. He will have on hand copies of his book, “It Can (And Does) Happen Here!, One Physician’s Four Decades-Long Journey as Coroner in Rural North Idaho.”

For more information check the library website at http:// westbonner.lili.org or call 208-448-2207.

Sharing the Dharma Day Dec. 7 NEWPORT – Sravasti Abbey offers its final Sharing the Dharma Day of 2104 on Sunday, Dec. 7, from 9:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sravasti Abbey is located at 692 Country Lane, Newport.

“The Misery of Attachment” is the day’s topic, drawn from the book, “Don’t Believe Everything You Think,” by the Abbey’s founder and abbess, Venerable Thubten Chodron.

Activities include guided meditation, a talk on the topic, vegetarian potluck lunch, and facilitated discussion.

Sharing the Dharma Day is offered monthly as an open house invitation to learn more about the

Buddha’s teachings. All are welcomed.

Sravasti Abbey is a Buddhist monastery in the Tibetan tradition where ten ordained nuns and guest lay people devote their lives to studying and practicing Buddhist teachings and sharing them with others.

There is no charge for events at the Abbey, and offerings – of food for the community and/or financial gifts – are always welcomed.

Sravasti Abbey lists a full schedule of events on their website, www.sravasti.org.

For more information and directions call 509447-5549 or email office. sravasti@gmail.com.

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

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

Morning Worship ~ 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday: Youth ~7:00 p.m.

Pastor Mitch McGhee 447-3265

DALKENA COMMUNITY CHURCH • VILLAGE MISSIONS S.S. ~ 9:30 • Worship ~ 11 a.m.

Family Night, Wednesday ~ 7 p.m.

(Bible and Youth Clubs) Pastor Sandy Strait - 509-447-3687

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

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

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

Wed. - Bible Study 6 p.m.

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

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

NEWPORT – The Newport Eagles is hosting Breakfast with Santa Saturday, Dec. 6, from 9-11 a.m. Kids eat for free, can get their picture taken with Santa and will each receive an age appropriate book. Adults can eat for a donation.

Breakfast includes pancakes, eggs, sausage and juice.

Santa’s Gift Store will be open and children can shop at a minimal cost.

The Eagles is located at 236 S. Union and can be reached at 509-447-4071.

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

Church School 10:00 a.m.

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

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Usk: St. Jude’s River Rd., Sat. - 5 p.m.

Ione: St. Bernard’s, 802 8th St., Sun. - 2nd & 4th - 8:00 a.m.

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

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS

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

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

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NEWPORT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

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

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

NEW TESTAMENT CHURCH

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

HOUSE OF THE LORD

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

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

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

NEWPORT SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH

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

Evening Worship 6:30 p.m.

Bible Study Weds. 6:30 p.m.

BAHÁ’Í FAITH OF NEWPORT

“The aim of this Wronged One in sustaining woes and tribulations, in revealing the Holy Verses and in demonstrating proofs hath been naught but to quench the flame of hate and enmity, that the horizon of the hearts of men may be illumined with the light of concord and attain real peace and tranquility.” Bahá ’u’ lláh Please call 509-550-2035 for the next scheduled devotional. Wonderful resources can be found at www.bahai.us and www.bahai.org

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B R I E F LY Snake River wins Idaho state football championship PRIEST RIVER – The Snake River Black Panthers beat the Fruitland Grizzlies 36-21 during the state championship game, Friday, Nov. 21, at Boise State University.

The win claimed the 3A Milk Bowl state title for 2014.

This is the Panthers 10th state title in school history, tied for the most in the Idaho High School Activities Association (IHSAA), which started in 1977.

This is the seventh loss out of nine straight trips to the state finals for Fruitland.

Colville advances to semifinals NEWPORT – Colville will advance to the Northeast 1A football semifinals after beating Royal 28-10, Saturday, Nov. 22.

The Indians will battle Cascade-Leavenworth, Saturday, Nov. 29, at 1 p.m. at Joe Albi Stadium in Spokane to continue their run at the 1A Gridiron Classic state title.

Cascade-Leavenworth beat Zillah 21-7 on Saturday to advance.

Zillah took out last year’s state champion Freeman Scotties also from the Northeast 1A league during the first round of playoffs 33-26.

The winner of this game will play the winner of the Eatonville versus Cascade Christian game, also played Saturday, Nov. 29, at 10 a.m. at the Tacoma Dome.

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Cusick stopped in battle to state title Injuries, ejection took ‘wind out of our sails’

BY DESIREÉ HOOD OF THE MINER

CUSICK – The Cusick Panthers ended their run for the state title in a tough defensive battle against the only team to beat them during the regular season, the Republic Tigers.

They lost the 1B semifinal game 68-13, Saturday, Nov. 22 at Gonzaga Prep in

‘The kids that were able to finish the game played as hard as they could.’

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Spokane.

The score was 12-7 with the Tigers in the lead at the end of the first. Tyson Shanholtzer, a junior, ran in a 1-yard run for Cusick for the touchdown. Senior Mathias Loft made the extra point kick.

However, starting quarterback Spirit White, a junior, was injured early in the second quarter on a 3-yard run, with a dislocated elbow, leaving the door wide open for the Tigers to capitalize.

No ambulances were on-site during the rainy football game, leading to a 30-minute delay to wait for emergency personnel.

“It kind of took the wind out of our sails,” Cusick Athletic Director Nick Pease said.

“After that, the roof kind of fell in on us.”

White wasn’t the only player to leave the game for

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Senior Eli Peterson runs the ball up the middle of the rain covered field at Gonzaga Prep High School for Cusick during the 68-13 season ending loss to the Republic Tigers, Saturday, Nov. 22.

the Panthers in the second quarter. Senior Alec Bluff helped set up the first score of the night for the team with a 79-yard run, but was ejected in the second quarter for his second unsportsmanlike penalty, Pease said.

The Tigers capitalized and scored five unanswered touchdowns and a safety in the second quarter to put the halftime score 46-7.

Republic found the end zone first in the third quarter and the Panthers responded

with their final score of the night.

Sophomore Bryce Nomee connected on a 70-yard pass from Shanholtzer, who took over throwing the ball for the Panthers after White was injured. The two-point conversion failed.

Republic responded with two more touchdowns, putting the final score 68-13 and ending the Panthers chances of a 1B state title this season.

“The kids that were able to finish the game played as

Nominations wanted for Inland Fish Policy Advisory Group OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is seeking nominations through Wednesday, Dec. 31 for membership on the Inland Fish Policy Advisory Group.

Up to 15 qualified individuals will be chosen to serve on the advisory group for 2015 and 2016.

Those selected will provide guidance to WDFW on statewide issues related to management of inland fish species, such as trout, bass, panfish and kokanee.

They also serve as an important communication link between WDFW and its constituents.

Advisors should have a broad interest in inland fish management and the ability to communicate effectively with large segments of the public.

The advisory group meets about three times per year and advisors are asked periodically to comment on written materials throughout the year.

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2015. Current members are encouraged to reapply if they so desire.

Advisors do not receive direct compensation for their work.

Any group or individual can submit a nomination and self-nominations are also accepted.

Nominees do not need to be affiliated with an organized group.

Nominations must include a name, address, telephone number and the nominee’s constituent group affiliations, if any.

If representing a specific constituent group, the nominee’s application must have a letter from that group stating its nomination of that person.

Relevant experience, including any species or areas of interest, as well as references should be included.

Also include be the name, address and telephone number of any organization submitting a nomination.

Nominations should be submitted to Bruce Bolding, WDFW Fish Management Division, by mail at 600 Capitol Way N., Olympia, Wash., by email at Bruce.Bolding@dfw.wa.gov or by phone at 360-902-8417.

S P O RT S S C O R E B O A R D FOOTBALL SATURDAY, NOV. 22 Cusick (10-2, 4-1) 7 0 6 0 13 Republic (11-1, 5-0) 12 34 14 8 68 Scoring: Rep-Al. Rivera 14 run (pass failed) Cus-Ty. Shanholtzer 1 run (Loft kick) Rep-Fritts 65 run (run failed) Rep-Al. Rivera 26 run (run failed) Rep-An. Rivera 39 run (kick failed) Rep-Fritts 49 run (Phillips run) Rep-safety Rep-An. Rivera 73 kickoff return (run failed) Rep-Al. Rivera 4 run (kick failed) Rep-Al. Rivera 25 run (kick failed) Cus-Nomee 70 pass from Ty. Shanholtzer (pass failed) Rep-Peckham 32 run (Ioli run) Rep-Ioli 60 run (Peckham run)

BOWLING WEDNESDAY, NOV. 19 Lucky Ladies Team Won Lost Golden Girls 28 20

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Country Lane Sparklers 26 22 Morning Glories 25 23 North Country Clothing Shop 24.5 23.5 State Line Girls 21 27 Country Lane 19.5 28.5 High scratch game: Kim Rusho 225.

High handicap game: Kim Rusho 265. High scratch series: Kim Rusho 494. High handicap series: Vicki Nolting 630. High team scratch game: Country Lane Sparklers 653. High team handicap game: Country Lane Sparklers 854. High team series scratch: Country Lane Sparklers 1,742. High team handicap series: Country Lane Sparklers 2,345.

Converted splits: Betty Balison 9-10, Kim Gibbs 4-5, Vicki Nolting 5-6, 4-5, Lennie Miller 3-10, Sharon Smith 5-7, Pat Shields 5-7, Inge Simeral 3-10, 5-6, Laura O’Brien 4-5.

Wednesday Night Looper News Team Won Lost Treasurers A-Z 189 136 McCroskey Defense 180.5 144.5 Pend Oreille Marine 166 159 McCroskey Atty @ Law 156 169 Club Rio 155.5 169.5 Woodwise 128 197

High scratch game: Adam Hastings 219.

High handicap game: Adam Hastings 252.

High scratch series: Jeff Huling 599. High handicap series: Bruce Mortensen 674. High team scratch game: McCroskey Atty @ Law 942. High team handicap game: McCroskey Defense 1,041. High team scratch series: McCroskey Atty @ Law 2,693. High handicap series: Club Rio 2,996.

THURSDAY, NOV. 20 Thursday Niters Team Won Wanna Bee’s 28 Diesel Dawgs 26 Northwest Renovations 25 Enforcers 25 Plain Nasty’s 20 Wilkinson Rentals 20

Lost 20 22 23 23 28 28

High scratch game: Duane Jones 279, Sara Goss 214. High handicap game: Duane Jones 293, Sharon Smith 285. High scratch series: Duane Jones 676, Diana Hilden 540.

High handicap series: Gordon Batsch 738, Sharon Smith 728. High team scratch game: Diesel Dawgs 776. High team handicap game: Wanna Bee’s 904. High team scratch series: Diesel Dawgs 2,135. High team handicap

series: Wanna Bee’s 2,601.

Converted splits: Liz Pope 5-4-7, Bordon Batsch 3-10, Sharon Smith 3-6-7-10, Arlo Hoisington 2-4-10, Esther Wilkinson 5-7.

FRIDAY, NOV. 21 Friday Night Leftovers Team Timber Room King Pin Pooch Parlor EZ-Rider Gutter Gang Stoney Rollers Party of Four O.K. Lanes Weber Enterprises Cusick Tavern Knight Realty “Four” Under Par

Won 38 33 33 29 25.5 24.5 24 21.5 18.5 18 14 9

Lost 10 15 15 19 22.5 23.5 24 26.5 29.5 30 34 39

High scratch game: Rush Balison 254, Jen Hudson 193. High handicap game: Brian Hilliard 260, Jeanette Brown 253.

High scratch series: Rush Balison 634, Jen Hudson 532. High handicap series: Reggie Patenaude 670, Debbie Hilzer 691.

Converted splits: Cathy Wagner 2-4-7-10.

hard as they could,” Pease said.

The Panthers and Tigers met three weeks ago and the game was a defensive battle ending 33-30 for the Tigers.

The loss on Friday to the Tigers for the second time put the Panthers at 10-2 overall for the season.

The slippery ball led to 4 for 20 on passing for Shanholtzer for 71 yards, 70 of the yards on the touchdown pass to Nomee.

Head coach Sonny Finley

could not be reached for comment.

The Tigers have won 11 straight games and will battle Liberty Christian in the semifinal game, Saturday, Nov. 29, at 4 p.m. in Pasco, Wash. The winner of this game will take on the winner of the Neah Bay versus Lummi game on Saturday at the Tacoma Dome.

The winners will battle for the 1B Gridiron Classic state title, Friday-Saturday, Dec. 5-6.

Fish and Game offers Christmas gift idea PRIEST RIVER – The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is offering a limited number of bluebird nest boxes for Christmas gifts for the wildlife enthusiast this holiday season.

The boxes are $7 and funds collected from the nest box sale are used to enhance the Lewiston Wildlife Habitat Area located near the IDFG office. Fish and Game volunteers constructed the cedar nest boxes using donated lumber from Idaho Forest Products in Lewiston.

Bluebirds nest throughout Idaho in higher elevation meadows, forested areas and open ridges in mountainous regions. However, many trees with suitable nesting holes have been cut for firewood or taken by aggressive non-native species like the European starling and English House sparrow. Many bluebirds never find nest sites, so man-made nest houses can help fill the natural nest-site shortage.

Because bluebirds seldom nest in urban areas, boxes should be placed far from any building or community. In urban areas, nest boxes are likely to attract highly aggressive bluebird competitors such as starlings or house sparrows.

When boxes are spaced too close together, bluebirds will divert energy to defend their territory that would be better spent on reproductive success. Protect boxes from prevailing winds and the hot afternoon sun by mounting them on the north or east side of mounting posts or trees.

A limited supply of bird feeders, bat and wood duck boxes are also available.

For more information on wood working for wildlife or volunteering for Fish and Game, contact the Clearwater Region Office, 3316 16th Street, Lewiston, Idaho or call 208-799-5010.

S P O RT S C A L E N D A R SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29 OPEN GYM, ADULT BASKETBALL LOCATION: 7 a.m. - Newport High School

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OBITUARI ES Doug Blair PRIEST RIVER

Doug Blair passed away Nov. 19 of cancer.

He was raised in Downers Grove, Ill. After a few years in college, he served in the Blair U.S. Army during the Vietnam war between 1967-68.

Afterwards, he worked and retired at the Downers Grove Post Office as a mail carrier.

Living in Priest River for the last 16 years, he enjoyed working outside and spending time with his wife and beloved pets. He was also a volunteer firemen and fire commissioner for West Pend Oreille Fire District.

Mr. Blair is survived by his loving wife Daun, sisters Janet (and Harry) Osborne, Christine (and Roger) Barrera, and brothers Tom (and Cathy) Blair and Glenn (and Susan) Blair, and many loving nieces, nephews and cousins. He will truly be missed, his family said.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home in Priest River is in charge of arrangements.

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

Phyllis Diane (Funden) Scott NEWPORT

Phyllis Diane (Funden) Scott passed away peacefully Nov. 15, at Newport Long Term Care. She was 79.

She was born Dec. 6, 1934, Scott in Marysville, Wash., to Robert and Myrtle (Johnson) Funden, joining brother Maynard “Ray” and sister

Corrine “Tootsie.” Later she moved to Newport with her family where a sister Karen was born.

Mrs. Scott attended Newport schools, graduating from high school in 1953.

She married her husband Raymond July 14, 1953, in Newport; together they lovingly raised four children.

They shared 59 wonderful years together before Raymond’s death in 2012.

Mrs. Scott had many jobs; she worked at the Ideal Spot, Sowders Department Store, Grizzly Drive-in and Kondo’s Clothing Store.

She had many talents.

She loved to knit, sew, bake, make flower arrangements and cook many wonderful holiday and family dinners.

Her sense of humor and warm, generous, loving heart will be missed by all who loved her. She always made everyone feel welcome in her home, her family said.

Besides her parents, Mrs. Scott was preceded in death by her husband Raymond, son Bradley Maynard, brother Maynard “Ray,” sister Corrine “Tootsie,” and her brother in-law Harry David. Survivors include daughters Denise Aeschlimann (and Rick Skow) of Deer Park, Kendra (and Neil) Persyn of Newport, sons Steve (and Sondra) Scott of Dalkena, Larry (and Dana) Scott of Newport, sister Karen David of Newport, brother-in-law O.B. Scott of Newport, sister-in-law Dorothy Funden of Newport.

She is also survived by 10 grandchildren, 12 greatgrandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held Tuesday, Nov. 25, at 1 p.m. at the American Lutheran Church, 332801 Highway 2, in Newport.

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

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

D E AT H N OT I C E Allen Austin NORDMAN

Allen Austin of Nordman passed away Sunday, Nov. 23, at Newport Long Term Care. He was 89. At his request, no services will be held.

Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home in Priest River is in charge of arrangements.

Richard E. Schutz NEWPORT

Richard E. Schutz of Newport passed away Saturday, Nov. 22, at Newport Hospital. He was 87.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, Dec. 6, at 1 p.m. at the Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home in Newport. A full obituary will appear in next week’s paper.

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

M O S T WA N T E D L I ST EDITOR’S NOTE: The following are descriptions of people currently wanted by the Pend Oreille County Sheriff’s Office and other law enforcement agencies. Any information about these suspects should be directed to the sheriff’s office by calling 509-447-3151. This is a regular section of The Miner.

All information is provided by the sheriff’s office.

Jordan M. Dalziel, 24, is wanted on two Pend Oreille County warrants for failure to comply with a domestic violence assault fourth degree Dalziel and attempt to elude a pursuing police vehicle. He is 5 feet, 9 inches tall and weighs 225 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair.

His last known address was in the Newport area.

Tonya L. Blair, 21, is wanted on one Pend Oreille County warrant

P O L I C E R E P O RT S EDITOR’S NOTE: The police reports, taken from dispatch logs provided to The Miner by law enforcement agencies, are not intended to be an exact report but rather a comprehensive list of police calls in Pend Oreille and West Bonner counties. Dispatch also fields calls for the Kalispel Tribe property in Airway Heights.

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

inmates to Spokane County.

PEND OREILLE COUNTY

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

ACCIDENT: Bockman Rd., report of non-injury accident

VEHICLE PROWL: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VERBAL: S. Garden Ave., Newport, inmate wants to talk to a deputy regarding domestic violence situation.

MONDAY, NOV. 17 ACCIDENT: Camden Rd., report of one vehicle rollover unknown injuries.

NOISE COMPLAINT: Main St., report of loud music.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON: Jermain Rd., report of suspicious person going door to door in area.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Houghton St. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Hanlon Cutoff Rd., report of gunshots and complainant heard a helicopter in area.

TRAFFIC HAZARD: Camden Rd., report of horse running in and out of the roadway.

VIOLATION OF ORDER: Foxwood Drive, report of subject in order at residence.

TUESDAY, NOV. 18

ARREST: Sandy Strickland, 35, of Wenatchee was arrested on a warrant.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 19 HARASSMENT: E. Pine St., Newport, respondent would like to speak to a deputy regarding harassing texts.

DRUGS: S. Garden Ave., Newport, report of drugs found on subject.

ACCIDENT: Smackout Pass Rd., report accident investigation from previous date.

ACCIDENT: S. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of vehicle accident.

ANIMAL CRUELTY: Mcinnis St., report of livestock not being fed.

ARREST: Joel Alexander Watson, 48, of Newport was arrested for littering, driving with a suspended license and possession of a controlled substance.

ARREST: Ted Rodney Eastman, 45, of Loon Lake was arrested on a warrant.

ARREST: Shelly Ann Smith, 35, of Newport was arrested on a warrant.

THURSDAY, NOV. 20

LITTERING: Conklin Meadows Rd., someone dumped garbage on complainant’s property.

THEFT: Hershaw Rd., computer reported missing from kitchen.

ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 2, report of black Chevy Silverado speed and lane travel.

TRAFFIC HAZARD: Hwy. 20, report of large rocks in lane.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Northshore Diamond Lake, report of shop rollup door open.

FRAUD: Newport Area, respondent believes subject opened credit card in her name.

Adina M. Ahlers, 30, is wanted on one Pend Oreille County warrant for failure to appear at arraignment.

She is 5 feet, 5 inches tall and Ahlers weighs 140 pounds, with blue eyes and blond hair.

Her last known address was in the Priest River area.

Extradition is Washington and Idaho.

JUVENILE PROBLEM: W. 5th St., Newport SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: N. Fea Ave., report of known subject yelling.

BURGLARY: Bockman Rd.

ARREST: W. Walnut St., Russell T. Rainey, 49, of Priest River was arrested for driving under the influence.

TRAFFIC OFFENSE: Newport, report of suspended driver with false plates.

SATURDAY, NOV. 22 SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: S. Industry Rd.

FIRE: Hwy. 2, large fire reported, possibly house.

ARREST: Hwy. 2, James D. Lebow, 37, of Newport was arrested for driving on a suspended license.

ARREST: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, Nicholas F. Zielke, 21, was arrested on a warrant.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Scotia Rd., report of a pump house broken into.

FRIDAY, NOV. 21 THEFT: E. 5th Ave., possible cold theft reported.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VERBAL: Main St.

ARREST: Scotia Rd., Joseph L. Kaliman, 23, of Newport was arrested for driving with a suspended license.

ANIMAL PROBLEM: N. Scott Ave., Newport, report of white pit bull chasing people.

COURT COMMITMENT: Eric Loren Benzo, 38, of Newport was committed to jail for manufacturing meth, possession of a controlled substance and unlawful imprisonment.

HAZMAT: Hwy. 31, report that vehicle leaked fluids into water.

HARASSMENT: Pend Oreille Blvd., complainant and client feel harassed by neighbor.

ERRATIC DRIVING: Hwy. 20, report of gold Honda Pilot speeding.

ARREST: Thomas David Wiese, 62, of Newport was arrested on a warrant.

TRESPASSING: Sullivan Lake Rd., report of male on respondent’s property.

ILLEGAL BURNING: Fertile Valley Rd., respondent believes someone is burning garbage.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: S. Calispel Ave., report of student hit with vehicle last night.

booked and released for driving with a suspended license.

ACCIDENT: Hwy. 31, report of Ford van over the embankment, non-injury accident.

THEFT: Fertile Valley Rd., possible theft reported.

ACCIDENT: McCloud Creek Rd., report that vehicle rolled down embankment.

report of vehicle hitting a tree.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: Whitetail Place, report of DV verbal.

ARREST: Hwy. 2, Mark I. Roberts, 50, of Newport was arrested on a warrant.

ARREST: Valley View, Ricky D. Davis, 53, of Newport was arrested for driving with a suspended license.

INTOXICATION: W. Pine St., Newport, report of intoxicated male involved in altercation.

RUNAWAY JUVENILE: Kent Creek Lane, report of runaway juvenile possibly heading to Spokane.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Telephone Rd. W., report of vehicle driving by residence shining a green laser at the house.

ACCIDENT: LeClerc Rd. N., report of vehicle on its side.

WEST BONNER COUNTY

MONDAY, NOV. 17 RECOVERED STOLEN VEHICLE: Ivan White Rd., Priest Lake, report of a stolen vehicle recovered.

THEFT: St. Germaine Rd., Spirit Lake, report of a theft of property.

ARREST: Peninsula Rd., Priest River, Chad D. Bowman, 39, of Priest River was arrested for being a felon in possession of a firearm.

DRIVING WITHOUT PRIVILEGES: Hwy. 2, Priest River

TUESDAY, NOV. 18 TRAFFIC STOP: Hwy. 2, Priest River, deputy assisted Priest River Police with a canine sniff during a traffic stop.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 19 NO REPORTABLE INCIDENTS

THURSDAY, NOV. 20

AGENCY ASSIST: S. Garden Ave., Newport

FALL: Pend Oreille Mine, 55-year-old male collapsed.

ACCIDENT: Hwy. 41, Oldtown, report of a non injury accident.

THREATENING: W. 5th St., Newport, threatening investigation.

BURGLARY: W. 4th St., cold burglary reported.

ERRATIC DRIVER: W. 7th St., maroon pickup speeding and spinning out.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON: W. Pine St., Newport, report of subject with rifle.

SHOPLIFTING: E. 5th St., Oldtown, a woman was cited for willful concealment.

TRAFFIC HAZARD: S. Union Ave., Newport, report of kids laying in road and not moving for vehicles.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: N. Fea Ave., Newport, report of five or six people in the alley; respondent heard a very loud bang.

THREATENING: W. 4th St., Newport, report that male made threatening statements over phone.

ARREST: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, Jeffrey M. Obrien, 49, was arrested for fourth degree assault domestic violence.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON: E. 5th St., report of suspicious male hanging around wearing dark clothes.

UTILITY PROBLEM: N. Washington Ave., Newport, report that water pipes breaking inside residence.

NOISE COMPLAINT: W. 6th

VEHICLE PROWL: River Rd., Cusick, report of vehicle prowl in progress.

TRANSPORT: S. Garden Ave., Newport, transporting three

BOOK AND RELEASE: Michael Paul Martin, 35, of Newport was

NOISE COMPLAINT: W. Kelly Drive, report of people playing music very loudly for about an hour.

ARREST: Douglas Allen Leavitt, 51, of Spokane was arrested on a Department of Corrections detainer.

SUNDAY, NOV. 23 ACCIDENT: Hwy. 2, report of vehicle-deer collision.

BURGLARY: S. Shore Diamond Lake, report of burglary.

ILLEGAL BURNING: W. Pine St., Newport, report of neighbors burning a box in front yard.

ACCIDENT: Fea St., Newport,

FRIDAY, NOV. 21 ACCIDENT: Peninsula Rd., Priest River, report of a slide off.

ARREST: Hwy. 41, Oldtown, Andrew Bowers, 21, of Spokane was arrested for driving under the influence and carrying a concealed weapon while intoxicated.

SATURDAY, NOV. 22 ACCIDENT: Hwy. 41, Oldtown UNATTENDED DEATH: Peninsula Rd., Priest River, report of an unattended death in the area of Eastriver Road and the Priest River bridge.

SUNDAY, NOV. 23 BATTERY: Hwy. 57, Priest River ARREST: James E. Cole, 49, of Priest River was arrested on a warrant.

PU BLIC M E ETI NGS WEDNESDAY, NOV. 26 TRI-COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT: 11 a.m. - TEDD Conference Room, 986 S. Main, Suite A, Colville

THURSDAY, NOV. 27 PUBLIC HOSPITAL DISTRICT NO. 1 BOARD: 4 p.m. - Sandifur Meeting Room, Newport Hospital PEND OREILLE COUNTY LIBRARY DISTRICT BOARD: 5 p.m. - PUD Conference Room, Newport PRIEST RIVER AIRPORT BOARD: 6:30 p.m.

- Priest River City Hall

MONDAY, DEC. 1

for failure to appear on a reappearance on a controlled substance charge. She is 5 feet, 5 inches tall and weighs 170 pounds, Blair with green eyes and blond hair.

Her last known address was in the Newport area. Extradition is Washington and Idaho.

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PEND OREILLE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS: 9 a.m. - Pend Oreille County Courthouse LENORA WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT: 10 a.m. - Skookum Rendezvous Lodge NEWPORT CITY COUNCIL: 6 p.m. - Newport City Hall

BONNER COUNTY FAIR BOARD: 6 p.m. Fairgrounds Office in Sandpoint PRIEST RIVER CITY COUNCIL: 6 p.m. Priest River City Hall PROPERTY RIGHTS COUNCIL: 6:30 p.m.

- Bonner County Administration Building, Sandpoint BLANCHARD TEA PARTY: 6:30 p.m. Blanchard Community Center

TUESDAY, DEC. 2 BONNER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS: 8:45 a.m. - Bonner County Administrative Building PEND OREILLE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS: 9 a.m. - Pend Oreille County Courthouse PEND OREILLE PUD COMMISSIONERS: 10 a.m. - Newport PUD Offices BONNER COUNTY SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT: 1:30 p.m. - USDA Office, 1224 Washington Ave., Ste. 101 WEST PEND OREILLE FIRE DISTRICT: 6:30

p.m. - Fire Hall on Highway 57 PEND OREILLE COUNTY FAIR BOARD: 7 p.m. - Fairgrounds at Cusick PEND OREILLE FIRE DISTRICT NO. 5: 7 p.m.

- Fire Station 51, 406722 Highway 20, Cusick

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 3 DIAMOND LAKE WATER AND SEWER: 10 a.m. - District Office, 172 South Shore Road OLDTOWN URBAN RENEWAL DISTRICT BOARD: 5:30 p.m. - Oldtown City Hall FIRE DISTRICT NO. 4 COMMISSIONERS: 6 p.m. - Dalkena Fire Station No. 41 DIAMOND LAKE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION: 6:30 p.m. - Diamond Lake Fire Station, Highway 2 IONE TOWN COUNCIL: 7 p.m. - Clerk’s Office SACHEEN LAKE SEWER AND WATER DISTRICT BOARD: 7 p.m. - Sacheen Fire Station, Highway 211

D I ST R I C T C O U R T THE FOLLOWING CASES WERE RESOLVED IN PEND OREILLE COUNTY DISTRICT COURT BY JUDGE PHILIP VAN DE VEER.

Sept. 26 Jason Ball, 34, was sentenced to 364 in jail (361 suspended) 24 months probation and fined $5,000 ($4,750 suspended) for criminal solicitation; $1,693 total fees and fine.

Dale Hutchinson, 43, was sentenced to 320 days in jail and fined $1,000 for driving under the influence; $1.043 total fees and fines.

Holly Totland, 32, was sentenced to 336 days in jail for a probation viola-

tion.

Oct. 1 Cody Basnaw, 32, was sentenced to 90 days in jail (90 suspended) 12 months probation and fined $1,000 ($1,000 suspended) for a probation violation; $493 total fees.

Oct. 10 Brent Campbell, 46, was sentenced to 365 days in jail (361 suspended) 60 months probation and fined $5,000 ($4,000 suspended) for driving under the influence: $2,200 total fees and fines.

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Your right to know and be informed of the functions of your government are embodied in public notices.

In that self-government charges all citizens to be informed, this newspaper urges every citizen to read and study these notices. We strongly advise those citizens seeking further information to exercise their right of access to public records and public meetings.

2014377 PUBLIC NOTICE The Newport City Council will hold a public hearing at 6:00 PM, December 01, 2014 in Council Chambers located at 200 S Washington Ave., Newport, WA for the purpose of considering proposed amendments to the 2014 Fiscal Year Budget.

Published in The Newport Miner November 19 and 26, 2014. (42-2)

______________ 2014379 PUBLIC NOTICE Combined Notice of Application and

Action Pursuant to County Development Regulations, notice is hereby given that Pend Oreille County did on November 05, 2014 received a complete SEPA Environmental Checklist with supplemental documents prepared

by Philip James Baldwin and did on November 12, 2014 issue a Determination of Completeness for a Shoreline Stabilization project(FILE NO. SEPA-14-015), Location: 271 Otter Lane, Cusick, WA 99119; Sec. 29, Town. 35, Range 44. An Environmental Checklist under the State Envi-

ronmental Policy Act (SEPA) was prepared by the applicant on November 05, 2014, 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. Written comments from the public may be submitted to Pend Oreille County no later than December 04, 2014. Any person desiring to express their views, or to be notified of the action taken on this application should contact the Pend Oreille County Community Development Department.

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, Lower

Level, 625 West 4th, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821 and viewed at www.pendoreilleco.org. Contact: Todd McLaughlin, Community Dev. Natural Resource Planner, tmclaughlin@pendoreille.org.

Required Permits: Shoreline Authorization (Pend Oreille County), Hydraulic Project Approval (WDFW), and Regional General Permit 7 (Corps) Dated: November 14, 2014 Published in The Newport Miner November 19 and 26, 2014. (42-2)

______________ 2014380 PUBLIC NOTICE Combined Notice of Application and Action Pursuant to County Development Regulations, notice is hereby

given that Pend Oreille County did on November 12, 2014 received a complete Shoreline Variance Application, Joint Aquatic Resources Permit Application, SEPA Environmental Checklist, and associated documents from Bret Allen Britz, and did on November 14, 2014 issue a Determination of Completeness for installation of a recreational dock and boat lift on Sacheen Lake. (FILE NO. SV-14006), Location: 8372 Fertile Valley Rd., Newport, WA 99156; Sec. 25, Town. 31, Range 43. An Environmental Checklist under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) was prepared by the applicant on October 01, 2014, and the county expects to issue a Determination of NonSignificance 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). Any person desiring to express their views, or to be notified of the action taken on this application should contact the Pend Oreille County Community Development Department. 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, Lower Level, 625 West 4th, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821 and viewed at www.pendoreilleco. org. Contact: Todd McLaughlin, Community Dev. Natural Resource Planner, (509) 447-6462, tmclaughlin@pendoreille.org.

Written comments from the public may be submitted to Pend Oreille County no later than December 04, 2014. The Pend Oreille

County Planning Commission will be hearing this Shoreline Variance Application on January 13, 2015 at 6:00pm in the Cusick Community Center, 111 S. First Ave., Cusick, WA Required Permits: Shoreline Variance (Pend Oreille County), Floodplain Development Permit (Pend Oreille County), Hydraulic Project Approval (WDFW) Dated: November 14, 2014 Published in The Newport Miner November 19 and 26, 2014. (42-2)

_____________ 2014383 PUBLIC NOTICE The Sacheen Lake Water & Sewer District’s Board of Commissioners will be holding its 2015 budget hearing during its regular meeting, December 3 at 7:00pm

at the Sacheen Lake Fire Station on Highway 211. /s/ Sheila Pearman Sheila Pearman, District Manager Published in The Newport Miner November 19 and 26, 2014. (42-2)

______________ 2014343 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq.

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Continued from 10B BANK, CORPORATION Deed of Trust Instrument/Reference No.: 20100306508 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, the undersigned Trustee, will on 12/5/2014, at 10:00 AM At the main stairs of the Old City Courthouse, 625 W. Fourth Street in the City of Newport, WA 99156 sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable in the form of credit bid or cash bid in the form of cashier’s check or certified checks from federally or State chartered banks, at the time of sale the following described real property, situated in the County of PEND OREILLE, State of Washington, to-wit: THE SOUTH HALF OF THE NORTH HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER, LESS ROAD, IN SECTION 30, TOWNSHIP 41 NORTH, RANGE 45 E.W.M., PEND OREILLE COUNTY, WASHINGTON. More commonly known as: 8462 COYOTE TRAIL ROAD, NEWPORT, WA 99156 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 9/24/2010, recorded 9/30/2010, under 20100306508 records of P E ND O R E I L L E C o u n t y, Washington, from TIM J REED AND TERESA M C C U R R Y- R E E D , HUSBAND AND WIFE, as Grantor(s), to PEND OREILLE TITLE COMPANY, as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., (“MERS”) AS NOMINEE FOR MOUNTAIN WEST BANK, CORPORATION, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned

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 1-800669-9777. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800927-9275. (31tf)

by MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., (“MERS”) AS NOMINEE FOR MOUNTAIN WEST BANK, CORPORATION (or by its successors-in-interest and/or assigns, if any), to BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.. II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrower’s or Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust/Mortgage. III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: $24,623.16 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $169,017.66, together with interest as provided in the Note from the 2/1/2013, and such other costs and fees as are provided by statute. V. The abovedescribed real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. Said sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on 12/5/2014. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by 11/24/2014 (11 days before the sale date) to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before 11/24/2014 (11 days before the sale) the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashiers or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank.

The sale may be terminated any time after the 11/24/2014 (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower or Grantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance by paying the principal and interest, plus costs, fees and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/ or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): NAME TIM J REED AND TERESA MCCURRY-REED, HUSBAND AND WIFE ADDRESS 8462 COYOTE TRAIL ROAD, NEWPORT, WA 99156 by both first class and certified mail, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served, if applicable, with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in Paragraph I above, and the Trust-

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ee has possession of proof of such service or posting. These requirements were completed as of 10/28/2013. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above-described property. IX. Anyone having any objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS - The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date of this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED I N WA S H I N G T O N NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home.

See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you.

If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission: Toll-free: 1-877-894-HOME (1877-894-4663) or Web site: http://www.dfi. wa.gov/consumers/ homeownership/post_ purchase_counselors_foreclosure.htm.

The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Toll-free: 1-800-569-4287 or National Web Site: http://portal.hud.gov/ hudportal/HUD or for Local counseling agencies in Washing-

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ton: http://www.hud. gov/offices/hsg/sfh/ hcc/fc/index. c f m ? w e b L i s t A c t i o n = s e a r c h andsearchstate =WAandfilterSvc=dfc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Telephone: 1-800-6064819 or Web site: http://nwjustice.org/ what-clear. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee.

This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only.

THIS OFFICE IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. Dated: JUL. 23, 2014 Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, as Trustee By: Tricia Moreno, Assistant Secretary Trustee’s Mailing Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington C/O Quality Loan Service Corp.

2141 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101 (866) 645-7711 Trustee’s Physical Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington 108 1st Ave South, Suite 202 Seattle, WA 98104 (866) 925-0241 Sale Line: 714-7302727 Or Login to: http://wa.qualityloan. com TS No.: WA-13595054-TC A-4473835 1 1 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 4 , 11/26/2014 Published in The Newport Miner November 5 and 26, 2014. (40, 43)

______________ 2014355 PUBLIC NOTICE T S N o WA0500019914-1 APN 6235 / 433706548063 TO No 140063355-WA-MSO NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON CHAPTER 61.24 ET. SEQ. I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on 12/5/2014, 10:00 AM, At the main entrance to the Superior Courthouse, 229 S. Garden Avenue, Newport, WA 99156, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, the undersigned Trustee, will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable, in the form of cash, or cashiers’ check or certified checks from federally or State chartered banks, at the time of sale the following described real property, situated in the County of Pend Oreille, State of Washington, to-

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wit: LOT 1 IN BLOCK 10 OF THE TOWN OF IONE, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL PLAT THEREOF IN THE OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR OF PEND OREILLE COUNTY. APN: 6235 / 433706548063 More commonly known as 409 HOUGHTON STREET, IONE, WA 99139 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated as of January 18, 2007, executed by JERRY R. TOWNSEND A N D D WA N A A .

TOWNSEND, HUSBAND AND WIFE as Trustor(s), to secure obligations in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. (“MERS”), as designated nominee for WINDERMERE MORTGAGE SERVICES SERIES LLC, Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, recorded January 31, 2007 as Instrument No. 2007 0291146 and the beneficial interest was assigned to EverBank as successor by merger to EverHome Mortgage Company and recorded September 9, 2013 as Instrument Number 20130316480 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Pend Oreille County, Washington. II. No action commenced

by EverBank as successor by merger to EverHome Mortgage Company, the current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrowers’ or Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust/Mortgage.

Current Beneficiary: EverBank as successor by merger to EverHome Mortgage Company Contact

Phone No: 800-6430202 Address: 7360 S. KYRENE ROAD, MAIL STOP T111, TEMPE, AZ 85283 III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: FAILURE TO PAY WHEN DUE THE FOLLOWING AMOUNTS WHICH ARE NOW IN ARREARS: DELINQUENT PAYMENT INFORMATION From April 1, 2013 To July 21, 2014 Number of Payments 16 Monthly Payment $558.53 Total $8,936.48 LATE CHARGE INFORMATION From April 1, 2013 To July 21, 2014 Number of Payments 16 Monthly Payment $21.40 Total $342.40 PROMISSORY NOTE INFORMATION Note

Dated: January 18, 2007 Note Amount: $66,000.00 Interest Paid To: March 1, 2013 Next Due Date: April 1, 2013 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $60,748.08, together with interest as provided in the Note or other instrument secured, 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. Said sale will be made without warranty, expressed

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or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on December 5, 2014.

The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by November 24, 2014, (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 November 24, 2014 (11 days before the sale) the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid.

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

Continued on 12B

2014394 PUBLIC NOTICE ORDINANCE #309 FIXING 2015 TAX LEVY AND ADOPTING THE TOWN OF CUSICK 2015 BUDGET; AND PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION AND EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF SECTION 1. The budget for the Town of Cusick, Washington for the year 2015 is hereby adopted at the fund level in its final form and content as set forth in the document entitled “2015 Budget of the Town of Cusick”, three copies of which are on file in the office of the Clerk/Treasurer.

EXPENDITURE FUND AMOUNT GENERAL (Current Exp. #001 $129,465.21 City/Arterial Street #101 $9,609.00 Sewer Bond Redemption #402 $12,000.00 Water/Sewer Fund #401 $205,407.58 Sewer DOE Loan #407 $6,753.58 TOTAL ALL FUNDS $363,235.37 REVENUE FUND AMOUNT TOTAL GENERAL FUND #001 $204,154.00 REET #002 $9,912.59 Hotel Motel Tax #100 $498.00 City/Arterial Street #101 $16,000.00 W/S Bond Redemption #402 $12,000.00 W/S Bond Reserve #403 $9,500.00 W/S Replacement Reserve #404 $108,557.64 Water/Sewer Fund #401 $419,150.00 Sewer DOE Loan #407 $6,753.58 Sewer DOE Reserve #408 $6,753.58 TOTAL ALL FUNDS $793,279.39 SECTION 4. Effective Date These ordinances shall take effect and be in force from the date of approval and publication as required by law.

Passed by the Town Council this 10th day of November 2014 SS: Robert Spencer, Mayor Attest: Charlotte Yergens, Clerk-Treasurer These ordinances in their entirety can be obtained from the Clerk’s office at the Town Hall, Cusick.

Published in The Newport Miner November 26, 2014. (43)

2014391 PUBLIC NOTICE 2014 BONNER COUNTY FAIR Financial Statement Income: Expenses: County Tax Dollars 20000.00 Fair Booth Premiums 285.00 Booth Fees 6495.00 Open Class Premiums 6627.00 Fairbook Ads 1345.00 Cash Awards 720.00 Camping Fees 4255.00 Fair Book Printing 5189.00 Food Booth Rent 1850.00 Fair Dues 350.00 Stall/Pens Fees 2856.00 Fair Part Time Help 2030.23 Trophy Sponsorship 100.00 Judges Expenses 5835.19 Food Vendors 5369.52 Demo Derby Expenses 14507.48 Fair Mugs 120.00 Superintendent/Judges Meals/T-shirts 2072.51 Contest/ Competition (entries) 367.00 OC/4-H Ribbons & Awards 5006.92 Pig Scramble (entries) 725.45 OC/4-H Sayers Trophies/Buckles 3275.96 Ranch Sorting (entries) 420.00 Advertising 2135.00 Mechanical Bull 10 % 207.80 2014 Scholarships Fair Royalty 400.00 Ice Fees 292.00 Exhibitor Tags/Posters 1515.93 Entertainment Sponsorships 250.00 Security 2266.77 Fair Sponsorships 13470.00 Ranch Sorting Pay Out 360.00 Cattlemen Sponsorship 70.00 Drug Testing Fees employees 90.00 Parking Fees 10362.00 Ice 334.00 Donations to Fair 300.00 Janitorial Services 2778.00 Little Folks Horse Show 301.00 Janitorial Supplies 2082.35 4-H Horse Show 325.00 Update Banner/Flags 196.00 Farm Bureau Federation 0 Waste Management 341.09 Demo Derby 23815.00 Ace Septic 1384.00 Barrel Racing (entries) 1164.00 Parking 50% to Schools 5181.00 Hats 0 Materials/booths/set-up 848.52 Ranch Sorting Buckle Sponsors 0 Utilities 3282.60 30/30/30 6910.12 30/30/30 5096.33 4-H Ranch Horse 0 Permits 240.00 Rooms-in kind, NOT CASH CB Sweeping 140.00 ++Guest House Lodge 15 rooms Little Folks Horse Show Expenses 204.00 ++ Days Inn 15 rooms 4-H Horse Show Expenses 414.13 Copies for Fair 1561.73 Fair & Rodeo Royalty Fees/scholarship 311.77 Fair Decorations 1313.78 Postage/Mailings 652.98 Fire Extinguisher 836.00 Entertainment 8630.00 Gasoline 1467.93 Office Supplies 712.00 Bad checks/Refunds/Service Chg 53.00 Educational Display 841.90 Food Vouchers 155.00 Taxes 2206.98 Dust Control 2680.34 Radio Ads 2050.00 Barrel Racing Expenses 1120.67 Cost of pigs 325.00 Ranch Sorting Buckles 348.00 4-H Ranch Horse Awards/Judges 444.00 Lodging for Judges 419.58 TOTAL FAIR INCOME: $101,369.89 TOTAL EXPENSES: $101,319.67 FAIR OVERALL PROFIT/LOSS: $50.22 Published in The Gem State Miner November 26, 2014. (6)

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Continued from 11B The sale may be terminated any time after the November 24, 2014 (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower or Grantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance by paying the principal and interest, plus costs, fees and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust. VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the current Beneficiary, EverBank as successor by merger to EverHome Mortgage Company or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): ADDRESS DWANA A TOWNSEND 409 HOUGHTON STREET, lONE, WA 99139 DWANA A TOWNSEND 10936 BEXLEY DR. HOUSTON. TX 77099 D WA NA A TOWNSEND 7660 SANOMA HWY, SANTA ROSA, CA 95409 JERRY R TOWNSEND 409 HOUGHTON STREET, lONE, WA 99139 JERRY R TOWNSEND 10936 BEXLEY DR, HOUSTON, TX 77099 JERRY R TOWNSEND 7660 SANOMA HWY, SANTA ROSA, CA 95409 by both first class and certified mail on June 9, 2014, 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 objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130.

Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s Sale.

X. If the Borrower received a letter under RCW 61.24.031: THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date of this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission Telephone: (877) 894-4663 or (800) 606-4819 Website: www.wshfc.org The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Telephone: (800) 5694287 Website: www. hud.gov The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys Telephone: (800) 606-4819 Website: www.homeownership.wa.gov 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 the Unlawful Detainer Act, Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060; DATED: 7/21/2014 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as Duly Appointed Successor Trustee By: Winston Khan, Authorized Signatory MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps 1700 Seventh Avenue, Suite 2100 Seattle WA 98101 Phone: (800) 409-7530 For Reinstatement/Pay Off Quotes, contact MTC Financial Inc. DBA Trustee Corps TRUSTEE’S SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT www.priorityposting.com P1105352 11/5, 11/26/2014 Published in The Newport Miner November 5 and 26, 2014. (40, 43)

______________ 2014378 PUBLIC NOTICE Pend Oreille County District #1 The Board of Commissioners will meet December 10, 2014 at the Pend Oreille County meeting room @ E. 100 Circle Drive, Newport, WA at 8:15 am for their regular meeting to include the presentation of the following: Resolution 2014001- The 2015 Budget Resolution 2014002- Levy Certification RCW 84.52.020 Resolution 2014003- Ordinance/RCW 84.55.120 The board will adopt the above items at that time, after taking into consideration any objections that may be raised.

Bonnie Carstens

Secretary Cemetery District #1 Board of Commissioners Published in The Newport Miner November 26 and December 3, 2014. (43-2)

______________ 2014384 PUBLIC NOTICE The City of Newport has openings on the Planning Commission.

Any interested citizens are encouraged to apply. Applications may be obtained from Newport City Hall, 200 S. Washington Ave., Newport, WA 99156.

Published in The Newport Miner November 26, 2014. (43)

______________ 2014387 PUBLIC NOTICE PORT OF PEND OREILLE FINAL BUDGET HEARING The final budget for the Port District for fiscal year 2015 will be discussed at the Commissioners’ meeting on Tuesday, December 9, 2014 in the Port office, 1981 Black Road, Usk, WA. The meeting will begin at 9:00 a.m. Public comment and input is welcome at that time.

Upon adoption, copies will be available for public inspection. /s/ Kelly J. Driver, Manager Published in The Newport Miner November 26 and December 3, 2014. (43-2)

______________ 2014390 PUBLIC NOTICE The following ordinance was adopted at the regular meeting of the Ione Town Council on November 19, 2014. The complete text of the ordinance is available for review at the Clerk’s office during regular business hours.

ORDINANCE NO. 575 An ordinance declaring an emergency in the Office of the

Treasurer and amending the 2014 annual budget of the Town of Ione upon receipt of additional grant funds from the Transportation Improvement Board in the Amount of $28123.00. The sum so received is hereby appropriated to Fund 304 Sidewalk Improvement Project and said sum may be disbursed for the fund Sidewalk Improvement fund. /s/ Sandy Hutchinson Town Clerk/Treasurer Published in The Newport Miner November 26, 2014. (43) _______________ 2014392 PUBLIC NOTICE ORDINANCE No. 307 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2014 BUDGET of the TOWN of CUSICK , AS ADOPTED IN ORDINANCE NO. 303 WHEREAS, the Town of Cusick adopted the 2014 budget in final form by Ordinance No. 303 on the 11th day of November , 2013 and WHEREAS, subsequent thereto it has become necessary for the Town to amend said ordinance because of revenues and expenditures of same, which could not reasonably have been foreseen at the time of adopting said budget; and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the Town of Cusick, Washington as follows: Section 1. The following accounts contained in the 2014 Budget are hereby amended as set forth below: Water/Sewer Fund (#401) Repairs increased $ 50,000.00 This ordinance in its entirety can be obtained from the Clerk’s office at the Town Hall, Cusick.

PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF CUSICK this 10TH day of

November 2014. s/s Robert Spencer, Mayor Attest: Charlotte Yergens, Clerk/Treasurer Published in The Newport Miner November 26, 2014. (43)

_____________ 2014393 PUBLIC NOTICE ORDINANCE #308 TOWN OF CUSICK ORDINANCE TO AMEND SEWER ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE INCREASE AND PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION AND E F F E C T I V E D AT E HEREOF AMENDMENT TO SEWER ORDINANCE #304-ARTICLE VII. RATES SECTION 1. Purpose The purpose of Ordinance #308 is to amend 2015 sewer rates within and outside the Town of Cusick. A public meeting was held on October 13th, 2014 to discuss sewer rates charged by the Town of Cusick and an increase was incorporated into the 2015 budget and reflected below.

ARTICLE VII. RATES - Section 1.

Definition of Premises and Monthly Rates Increasing residential monthly sewer rates inside the Town of Cusick from $25.27 to $27.10; and an 8% increase respectively for other user rates effective January 1, 2015.

Increasing residential monthly sewer rates outside the Town of Cusick from $32.48 to $34.30; and an 8% increase respectively for other user rates effective January 1, 2015.

SECTION 2. This ordinance shall become effective from and after its passage by the Council as set forth above, approval by the Mayor and after publication as required by law.

PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF CUSICK this 10TH day of November 2014.

Ss/ Robert Spencer, Mayor Attest: Charlotte Yergens, Clerk/Treasurer Published in The Newport Miner November 26, 2014. (43)

_____________ 2014396 PUBLIC NOTICE Notice of Appeal Notice is hereby given that Pend Oreille County did on Oct. 23, 2014 receive an appeal of the Administrative Decision of Mike Lithgow dated October 10th, 2014 submitted by Stephen K. Eugster (Atty. From Nathan and Tracy Brown project proponents of “A Tow” towing Company). Location: 212 Silverbirch Rd. Within Sec. 19, T31N, R46EWM. This appeal will be heard by the Planning Commission on Jan.13th, 2015 (6pm) in Cusick @ the Cusick Community Center. Any person desiring to express their views, or to be notified of the action taken on this application should contact the Community Development Dept. A copy of the complete file may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Courthouse, Lower Level, 625 W. 4th, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821. Contact: Mike Lithgow, Director.

Date of appeal application: October 22, 2014 Date of determination of completeness: October 23, 2014 Date of notice of application: November 24, 2014 Published in The Newport Miner November 26, 2014. (43)

______________ 2014397 PUBLIC NOTICE Notice of Action & Public Meeting Notice is hereby given that Pend Oreille County is scheduling a public hearing with the Planning Commission to amend the Future Land Use Map

(Wasatch Assoc. proposing to change the designation of 430 acres from NR-20 to R-5), 6 year Capital Projects and Public Facilities Table 9.7, and the 6 Year Transportation Plan Table 9.1. The comment period ends Tuesday Dec. 9th, 2014. The Planning Commission will be holding an open record public hearing on this matter Dec. 9th, 2014 in Cusick, WA. at the Community Center at 6:00 pm. There are two follow up meetings scheduled for deliberations (Dec. 10th & Dec. 16th – both meetings will be at the Cusick Community Center at 6pm). The lead agency for this proposal has determined that it does not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment (Determination of Non-Significance).

An environmental impact statement (EIS) is not required under RCW 43.21C.030 (2) (c). This decision was made after review of a completed SEPA environmental checklist dated Sept.

25, 2014, the documents incorporated by reference identified on Exhibit “A” attached to the Determination of Nonsignificance, and other information on file with the lead agency. This information is available to the public on request. Copies of the proposed revisions are available to the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Pend Oreille County Community Development Department, Courthouse Lower Level, 625 West 4th, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821 or http://www.pendoreilleco.org/county/comprehensive_plan_update.asp .

Date of application: Sept. 26, 2014 Date of determination of completeness: Oct. 06, 2014 Date of notice of action: Nov. 21, 2014 Published in The Newport Miner November 26, 2014. (43)