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By Don Gronning Of The Miner

OLYMPIA – The Citizens Against the Newport Silicon Smelter (CANSS) is a political group that engaged in electioneering and supporting candidates and therefore should have filed disclosure reports with Washington’s Public Disclosure Commission.

That’s what’s alleged in a complaint filed by Norm Smith Nov. 13 and available on the PDC website at www.pdc.gov by searching for ticket No. 42973.

“Although CANSS proclaims that their mission is to ‘stop the HiTest Silicon Smelter from being built in our dense rural residential area,’ their Facebook page is filled with blatant electioneering,” Smith writes in his complaint. He says CANSS supports candidates, offers help with the placement of signs, urges financial contributions and “ ... that specific CANSS members were instrumental in the creation and distribution of partisan campaign sign and mailers.”

The public is being deceived by an organization that is effectively acting as a campaign committee for specific candidates, he wrote.

“Although acting as a coach, cheerleader and fundraiser for specific candidates, CANSS has neither registered with the PDC nor reported any financial information to the PDC. CANSS has

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Newport in championship TOP: Newport’s Tug Smith scores the Grizzlies’ third touchdown against Lynden Christian Saturday at Moses Lake. Newport won 27-14, advancing to the first state championship football game in the school’s history.

RIGHT: Back home at Newport people watched the game. These fans celebrate the end of the game at Kelly’s Bar and Grill in Newport, where the game was broadcast live.

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PUD, smelter opponents seek judge’s ruling January hearing, May trial if not resolved

By Don Gronning Of The Miner

SPOKANE – A January hearing is set on motions for summary judgment filed in the lawsuit against the Pend Oreille PUD, Pend Oreille County and PacWest Silicon, formerly HiTest Sands, Inc., by people opposed to the sale of land for a proposed silicon smelter near Newport.

The lawsuit was filed in Spokane Superior Court last June.

The lawsuit is over the sale of land where the smelter is to be located about a mile south of Newport. Two groups initiating the lawsuit – Responsible Growth * NE Washington and Citizens Against the Newport Silicon Smelter (CANSS), along with several individuals, contend the land sale was improper and asks the court to reverse the sale.

“The purpose of the PUD is to provide its customers with elec-

trical service, not to engage in land transactions for the benefit of private corporations,” smelter opponents wrote in their Nov. 16 court filing seeking summary judgment.

The PUD contends the sale was proper and that the people bringing the lawsuit are too late, that the sale has already happened.

“Plaintiffs have known that the PUD intended to sell the majority of the land at issue since at least March 9, 2016,” PUD attorneys wrote in their Oct. 29 motion for

summary judgment.

Smelter opponents knew that the PUD was going to sell the land to the Canadian company since August 2017, the PUD asserts. “Nevertheless, they waited until June 2018 – more than eight months after the PUD officially approved the sale – to bring this suit.”

If the judge decides for the smelter opponents, “ … their claims would cause substantial prejudice to HiTest, the PUD and the County.”

Therefore the claims

Planning commission recommends annexation

By Caneel Johnson Of The Miner

NEWPORT – The Newport Planning Commission voted to recommend the city annex seven properties on the south bench into the city Monday, Nov. 26.

The city owns two of the properties that could be annexed into the city limits.

Gary Chantry, the owner of two of the properties up for annexation, wants to develop one of his properties into multi–family housing, according to city clerk Nickole North.

Patrick Molvik asked about the sewer capacity if the

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B r i e f ly Celebrate Christmas on Main Street Monday PRIEST RIVER – The annual Christmas on Main Street in historic downtown Priest River is Monday, Dec. 3, from 3-7 p.m. at the Beardmore Building.

The event is put on by the Priest River Community Foundation. Pictures with Santa Claus are $5. There will be story time by the Christmas tree, games, goodie bags, toys and books. Kids can make their own ornaments for free with 7B North Designs.

Drawings will be held for prizes.

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Hot chocolate, hot dogs, chili and chicken noodle soup will be served.

Every child will receive a free book.

Priest River Drivers License office closed Dec. 7 PRIEST RIVER – The Priest River Drivers License office will be closed Friday, Dec. 7. The office in Sandpoint will be open, located at 4105 N. Boyer Road.

Dec. 13 Christmas Concert slated PRIEST RIVER – The Priest River Lamanna High School and junior high will come together for a Christmas Concert Thursday, Dec. 13, at the Priest River Event Center. The show is free to the public and doors open at 6:30 p.m. The program starts at 7 p.m. Music will be provided by the Spartan Concert Band and Junior High Concert Band. There will be a snacks and dessert table. For more information, call Jordan Ballenger at 208-448-1211.

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Trustees touch on suicide policy Will revisit topic at December meeting

By Sophia Aldous Of The Miner

PRIEST RIVER – A tender subject was part of the West Bonner School Board’s monthly meeting Wednesday, Nov. 21, when trustees took a look at the district’s policy on suicide.

The board did a first reading of existing policy 3530 and made no changes.

“Lynn Bridges and our crisis management have done an excellent job of making sure the district has systems in place,” said West Bonner School District Superintendent Paul Anselmo of the district’s lead counselor.

The board approved a district-wide crisis prevention manual for student mental health two years ago.

In a follow-up call to the West Bonner School District Office on Tuesday, business

manager Jennifer Anselmo said the board did not vote on the policy and will do any follow up action at the Dec. 19 board meeting.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), suicide is now the second-leading cause of death for ages 10 to 18, and the number of teens reporting feeling sad, hopeless or suicidal has risen. Suicide Prevention Action Network of Idaho reports that Suicide is the second leading cause of death for Idahoans age 15-34 and for males up to age 44.

In 2016 Idaho had the 8th highest suicide rate, 57 percent higher than the national average.

The 2017 Idaho Youth Risk Behavior Survey reported that one in seven high school students and one in four ninth grade females reported seriously considering suicide in the previous 12 months.

In 2016 13-percent of high school students reported having actually made a plan about how they would attempt suicide.

The study also reported that 29.4 percent of high school students reported that in the previous 12 months they felt so sad or hopeless almost every day for two weeks or more that they stopped doing some usual activities.

Information is based on a survey of 1,886 ninth through 12th-graders in 52 public high schools across the state of Idaho in the spring of 2017.

Nationwide, the CDC reports that the percentage of high school students who reported thinking seriously about committing suicide in the last year declined from 29 percent in 1991 to 14 percent in 2009.

However, the percentage has since increased, reaching 18 percent in 2015.

The proportion of students who reported having attempted suicide remained relatively constant in the 1990s and early 2000s (between 7 and 9 percent), but declined between 2005 and 2009, from 8 to 6 percent.

This trend reversed in 2011, increasing to 8 percent; by 2015, the figure had increased

again to 9 percent. A much smaller proportion—2 to 3 percent of high school students— reported requiring medical attention as a result of a suicide attempt.

This proportion remained constant between 1991 and 2009, but increased significantly between 2009 and 2013, from 1.9 to 2.8 percent.

Also at the board meeting the Human Rights Club at Priest River Lamanna High School came under fire from three attending members of the public for possibly touting an lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) agenda. The board approved the formation of the new club at its September meeting.

The club is overseen by PRLHS science teacher Shannon Wilson and takes place in her classroom on the third Tuesday of every month during lunch.

Teachers volunteer their time during lunch to oversee roundtable talks about different lifestyles, ethnicities and races.

The board listened to objections to the club, but took no action.

PUD: PUD asserts smelter opponents haven’t alleged injury From Page 1A

should be barred, PUD attorneys wrote and county and HiTest, now PacWest Silicon agree.

PUD disqualifies judge The case wasn’t assigned to a judge for some time after it was filed. When it was finally assigned to Spokane County Superior Court Judge Maryanne Moreno, the PUD asked for a different judge. Moreno was the judge in the PUD/Ponderay Newsprint lawsuit. Spokane County Superior Court Judge Julie M. McKay was substituted.

The two sides agree on some facts.

They agree that the PUD purchased a 13.83acre parcel of land in a tax sale in 2017 from Pend Oreille County to combine with three other parcels to sell to HiTest, now PacWest.

They agree the PUD had declared the three parcels surplus in 2016.

They agree the county passed a resolution June of 2107 authorizing sale of the 13.83-acre parcel to the PUD and the PUD commissioners passed a resolution in August 2017 authorizing negotiation of a sale of the four parcels totaling 186.3 acres to PacWest in a single deed. The $300,000 sale was completed in August 2017 and was for $50,000 more than the appraised value.

Smelter opponents notified the PUD in April

2018 that they believed the PUD sale of the 13 acres was in violation of the law. PUD commissioners passed a resolution in May 2018 declaring the 13 acres surplus.

Areas of contention The PUD asserts that the smelter opponents don’t have standing to bring suit because they haven’t alleged an injury. The PUD claims even if they did have standing, they are too late.

Smelter opponents assert they do have standing, as many are customers of the PUD who were denied the ability to voice their objections to the PUD selling the 13-acre parcel. They argue that potential damage is enough. They say they will be exposed to harmful environmental effects because of the sale and that gives them standing.

Even if they don’t all have standing, there is a public interest in the court addressing the issues brought up, smelter opponents contend in their court filings.

The PUD hasn’t shown that taking eight months to bring the lawsuit is unreasonable, smelter opponents assert.

The PUD claims it has statutory authority to purchase the 13 acres in order to ensure an easement for transmission lines, attorneys claim in the motion for summary judgment. The PUD didn’t have to declare the 13 acres surplus,

as it has authority to sell “unnecessary and useless,” property, PUD attorneys assert.

If the sale was found to be procedurally invalid, which the PUD contends it is not, the resolution PUD commissioners passed last May cured the problem.

The attorney representing Responsible Growth * NE Washington, Rick Eichstaedt says the case could be decided quickly.

“The case is very unlikely to go to trial,” Eichstaedt said. “There are not a lot of factual disputes.”

He said the motions will turn on whether the law was interpreted right.

PUD attorney Tyler Whitney said he agrees there are not many factual disputes.

“There is no issue of material fact,” he said.

He said the lawsuit, which seeks to overturn the land sale, is an attack on the PUD. “This represents an attack on the fundamental right of a public utility to conduct business,” he say.

The attorneys There are a number of attorneys involved.

The lawsuit was started by Eichstaedt, of the Gonzaga Center for Law and Justice’s University Legal Assistance (ULA), a not-for-profit clinical law program. He and his students represent Responsible Growth * NE Washington and some individuals.

CANSS is represented

by Jed. W. Barden of Barden & Barden and Norman Semanko of Parsons Behile & Latimer of Boise.

The PUD is represented by its own in-house General Counsel, Tyler R. Whitney, along with John Ray Nelson of Foster Pepper PLLC of Spokane. Pend Oreille County is represented

by Nathan G. Smith of Kutak Rock, LLP of Spokane.

PacWest is represented

by Joseph A. Rehberger and Stephen Tan of Cascadia Law Group PLLC of Olympia as well Jim McPhee and Peter Witherspoon of Witherspoon, Brajcich and McPhee of Spokane.

The next step is a hearing on the motions for summary judgment filed by the PUD and the smelter opponents. That date is Jan. 11, 2019, at 9:30 a.m. in Spokane County Superior Court.

Planning: Property owners working on roads From Page 1A

south bench is developed into multi-family homes.

According to North, city administrator Russ Pelleberg said that the developer of the property would be responsible for the upgrades to the sewer system, and if there were any properties in between the existing sewer line and the new sewer line that wanted to be hooked up to the sewer they would share in the cost.

Chantry addressed the idea of putting a storage facility on his second property, but Pelleberg shut down the conversation stating that this annexation focused on residential zoned properties, North said.

If Chantry wanted to have one of his properties zoned as industrial he would have to request the planning commission recommend a zone change to the city council at a later date.

Sheryl Miller from Citizens Against the Newport Silicon Smelter expressed her concern about the road capacity.

Ray Moliter and Gary Chantry are working together to upgrade the roads, North said.

According to North, Tracy Morgan expressed her pleasure at the prospect of more housing options.

If the city votes to annex the properties the PacWest land for the proposed smelter will be contiguous with the city limits, but not in the Urban Growth Area. Two of the pieces of land between the city limits and the PacWest land is owned by Ray K. Moliter, one piece is owned by Alvusus Company (owned by Gary B. Chantry) and one of the properties is owned by the city.

Canss: PDC has opened an investigation From Page 1A

performed all the functions of an election committee, without being registered,” Smith writes.

“CANSS is not a political orginazation (sic) and the Board feels that the complaint filed

by Norm Smith is frivolous,” CANSS board chairman Michael Naylor writes in a Nov. 19 response, also posted to the PDC website. Naylor says Smith is trying to silence the public using campaign finance laws, interfering with their First Amendment rights. “This is sad when HiTest now PacWest a Canadian Corporation has interfered in our local elections

and nothing is done about it,” Naylor writes.

Naylor asks the PDC to check the Friends and Allies of the Newport Silicon Smelter (FANSS) Facebook group page.

“The majority of this group is County and PUD Employees,” Naylor writes.

“It is sad when the public has to raise their own money to hire attorneys to protect themselves from foreign corporations, state and local governments who our (sic) violating our basic civil rights and breaking the law.”

The CANSS Facebook group site has been used to support Pend Oreille County commis-

sioner candidate Sheryl Miller and oppose her opponent, incumbent Mike Manus. A death threat to Manus was posted on the CANSS Facebook site. It was investigated by the Pend Oreille County Sheriff’s Office, with the findings turned over to the county prosecutor last week to see if criminal charges are warranted.

CANSS Facebook group members posted support for several candidates, including a candidate for Washington State Senate, Democrat Karen Hardy, a write-in candidate for non partisan PUD commissioner position, Wendy Beach, and a Republican incumbent

for the Idaho State House, Rep. Heather Scott, among others.

The PDC says they have opened an investigation. A spokesperson said they are in the assessment of facts phase of the investigation. According to RCW 42.17A.205, the law cited

by Smith, if CANSS is found to be a political committee, it must register with the PDC and provide the street address of the place and the hours during which the committee will make available for public inspection its books of account and all reports filed in accordance with RCW 42.17A.235, a law that requires the reporting of contributions and expenditures.

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Gillock charged with jail assault SANDPOINT – Michael R. Gillock, 33, of Newport was charged with two felony counts of aggravated battery over attacks on two inmates at the Bonner County Jail that left them hospitalized, the Bonner County Daily Bee reported.

Citing a statement of probable cause, the Bee reported that a surveillance video showed Gillock confronting a 30-year-old inmate in the recreation yard during a Narcotics Anonymous meeting, Nov. 7.

A 47-year-old inmate got between the two.

According to the Bee report, Gillock attacked the 47-year-old, breaking his jaw. He then attacked the 30-year-old, knocking him down and “pile driving” his knee into the man’s head from a standing position while the man laid on the ground.

Both inmates were taken to Kootenai Health.

The 30-year-old has a closed skull injury, the Bee reports, and the 47-year-old a broken jaw.

None of the three inmates involved wanted to speak with investigators.

The battery charges were a felony because of the great bodily harm/ disfigurement inflicted on the victims, the Bee reported. Gillock was awaiting sentencing on a possession of meth charge.

Charko newest Cusick council member CUSICK – The Cusick Town Council named Mike Charko to the seat left open by Daniel Troupe’s resignation.

Troupe resigned Oct. 8 after one of his homes sold and he no longer lives in town.

Three people applied – Mike Charko, Duane Schofield and Monty Williams. It was determined that Williams didn’t live in the town, as is required. Schofield and Charko were interviewed by town clerk Jennifer Lee and water works director Chris Scott.

They deemed both men qualified and didn’t make a recommendation. The Cusick Town Council voted 4-0 Nov. 19 to name Charko to the position.

Spaghetti feed benefits local man with rare blood disorder CUSICK – Vance Vogel, a lifelong resident of Pend Oreille County, has been diagnosed with a rare blood disorder, Aplastic Anemia, which will cause him to need a bone marrow transplant.

A spaghetti feed dinner to raise money for Vogel’s expenses is set for Friday, Dec. 7, from 4-7 p.m., at the American Legion in Cusick.

Aplastic Anemia is a disorder where the bone marrow fails to produce an adequate number of blood cells.

Correction Newport High School Principal Troy Whittle did not say a student was suspended three days for a bullying incident, as was incorrectly reported in Nov. 14 ‘Bully be gone’ story. The remark should have been attributed to the mother of the victim.

We regret any confusion this may have caused.

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Kandi Gentis, owner of Bling and Sparkles in the Wanderland Mall uses the hot press to put bling on a shirt Wednesday, Nov. 21.

By Caneel Johnson Of The Miner

NEWPORT - At Bling and Sparkles, you pick the blank piece of clothing and the bling (rhinestone transfer patterns) and Kandi Gentis, the owner, will make you a one-of-a kind ‘pretty’ to wear.

There are many different patterns to choose from and custom patterns can be purchased.

Gentis had bear and moose patterns made for the store.

“I like to wear it and I like to do it,” she said.

Using rhinestone transfers to jazz up a piece of clothing is a con-

of our engineering staff, and truly appreciate everyone who worked on this project.”

In four months, construction on the project has advanced from conception to reality. Fertile Valley Road now has wider lanes,

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cept that is very popular in southern states like Arizona and California, she says.

“We spent many years as snowbirds, and theses shops are everywhere,” Gentis said. “There is one of these shops every block in Arizona and one at every RV park.”

Gentis has owned Bling and Sparkles since 2010.

She used to have a store in Priest Rivet, but had to close it in 2013 and move to Spokane when her husband, Rick, had trouble with his eyesight.

Now that they have moved back to Newport, she has reopened this year at the Wanderland Shopping Mall located at 306 A Washington Ave. “I like the location and the concept,” Gentis said.

The smaller space is better for her type of business, and sharing the space with other companies brings in

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Fertile Valley Road project coming to a close NEWPORT – Pend Oreille County has almost completed the major rehabilitation project of two and a half miles of Fertile Valley Road.

The general contractor has concluded all major phases of construction, with only a few finishing touches remaining.

Site cleanup has been completed and the road is open for travel.

“So far the project has cost $ 1.8 million,” Don Ramsey, the county engineer, said. “The final cost will be about $2.2 million.”

Designing the project internally and utilizing county engineering team members, kept overall costs much lower.

The installation of guardrail and the final inspection were finished prior to the Thanksgiving holiday.

This extensive project involved a scenic thoroughfare connecting areas of Sacheen Lake with arterials in southwestern Pend Oreille County.

Preliminary design of the project began in 2001 in response to the perceived need for rehabilitation.

The structure of Fertile Valley Road was determined to be aging, environmentally deficient, and unsafe.

However, it wasn’t until the spring of 2017 that Pend Oreille County Board of Commissioners and the Public Works Department brought the project to fruition. After meeting with residents and members of the community in January of 2018, the proposal moved forward with the contract awarded to W.M. Winkler of Spokane. Mobilization of equipment and initial work began in early July 2018.

“The residents of Sacheen Lake have had a long construction season, between the sewer system and the major rehabilitation of Fertile Valley Road,” said Karen Skoog, Pend Oreille County Commissioner. “The outcome is beautiful. I am impressed by the skills

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including the addition of a robust shoulder for biking or pedestrian use.

The project implemented the construction of rolled curbing along the majority of the roadway, which allows for much greater control over the flow of water and drainage.

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Thank you Grizzlies

he Newport Grizzly football team is headed to the state championship Saturday morning, for the first time in school history. We want to thank the Griz for being a bright spot for this community.

The skill, determination, talent and hard work it takes to be the best at what you do is no easy task, and these are teenagers who have accomplished it.

Aside from their accomplishments on the gridiron, head coach Dave Pamonte sees his job as more than winning.

“Coaching gives you an opportunity to teach life lessons through football,” he said. The value of working hard, getting along with one another and dealing with bad and good times are just some of the things learned in football that apply to life.

“We want to be a great football team, but we also want our players to be a good dad, husband, employer or employee,” he says. “We have an opportunity to impact the players for life. That’s why I got into coaching.”

This refreshing view on coaching could be the key to the Grizzlies’ success. These kids are learning to be good people, good citizens. Nowadays, kids have a lot of stress to deal with, stress that many of us adults didn’t have to contend with – social media, violence in schools, to name just two – in addition to the regular stresses of life and growing up.

This team – and all our high school athletes, musicians, artists, robotics teams, STEaM clubs – provide us with a bright spot, something positive to focus on. They give us hope that maybe when they’re in charge, they can make this world a better place.

Thank you to all the students out there working to be their best. And Go Griz!

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Things not to say to someone with depression Opinions are like rocks. They should be cupped gently in our palms, respected and considered for their individuality, and lobbed at people only in times of extreme duress when we need to protect others or ourselves. Or on that occasion when someone comes to us and asks, “Hey, can I get a rock?”

Perhaps not the most sophisticated figure of speech, but it works for this column. I’ve written about depression and anxiety before, but it were so easily solved by writS o p h i E ’ s ifing a few hundred words, then the C HOI C E nearly 1 in 4 Americans (62 million persons) affected by mental illness Sophia annually, and 1 in 25 adults in the aldous United States with a major mental illness such as depression, bipolar disorder or anxiety disorder, could just be written into wellness (stats from the National Alliance on Mental Illness). According to NAMI, the cost of mental illness is a staggering $193 billion annually in lost earnings.

Why am I bringing this up? Because all of us have so much to learn about mental illness and health.

For all of our advancements as a society, some of our notions are still pretty antiquated, but for now let’s focus on depression. Here are come opinions, or “rocks” that I wish people would stop offering up on the subject, no matter how well intentioned they probably are:

“Medication is iffy; have you tried exercising?”

Good heavens, you’ve cracked the code! In all my years on this earth, never has someone suggested I should utilize exercise as a tool to deal with my depression. Except, you know, the trained, certified, experienced psychologist and psychiatric nurse that are currently treating me.

Forgive my sarcasm, but people have offered up exercise as a cure all when depression and anxiety is mentioned. Of course it’s important, for everyone!

And yes, it is a powerful tool in my arsenal that I use as a way to cope. But if that were all it took, we would all be at the gym instead of the bar.

“Happiness is a choice.”

Really, Captain Awoke? Let me just flip that switch and we’ll all ride the double-decker party bus to Rainbow-ville.

Depression is not just throwing a snit, or having a bad day. It’s a battle with the neural circuits in your brain. I can’t speak for everyone dealing with the disorder, but I can say I have flagellated myself with guilt over why could I not just be happy? Didn’t I know how good I have it? The truth is, sometimes I am happy, and aware that I do have a wonderful life full of everything I need and more, and sometimes See Sophia, 5A

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yo u r o p i n i o n Impeachment not going to happen To the editor, Politics is a two way street. Back in 1998 the Republican House drew up articles of impeachment on Bill Clinton for perjury and obstruction of justice. Republicans impeached knowing that the Democratic Senate would not convict a Democratic president.

The idea was to embarrass President Clinton into resigning which he should have done.

Instead Clinton lowered the bar set by President

Nixon who resigned when he obstructed justice.

Now we have President Trump who has lied and obstructed justice multiple times since he took office. It takes 66 votes in the Senate to convict if the Democratic majority House draws up articles of impeachment. That would require 17 Republican senators to vote against a Republican president and all Democratic senators to vote for impeachment. That’s not going to happen and the Democratic majority

House is not going to impeach President Trump.

Trump will never resign in disgrace, which he should.

President Trump has admitted his obstruction of justice several times, yet he will never be charged as a sitting president. The bar is now set so low that future presidents will openly defy the law and will be protected by tribal politics. That’s because red and blue states will continue to send Republican or Democratic senators to Congress.

The Congress contin-

ues to shift power to the executive branch resulting in presidents who can thumb their noses at the law and constitution. It’s unlikely that any future president will face the consequences of their actions no matter their political affiliation.

The office of president has been changed forever in a negative way thanks to Clinton and Trump. The question for the rest of us is, do we behave as badly as the example set for us by our president?

-Pete Scobby Newport

Good luck follows good planning My family spent Thanksgiving week at our cabin just north of Newport on the river. We had a whole week, so the kids needed to get out and “do something.” We spent a day in Sandpoint shopping, and the skiers had a go at Schweitzer. We also spent time in Newport, but C o l u m n walking up and down the main Frank street peering in Watson closed storefronts was not very fulfilling. The best part of our day was the hot fudge sundae at Owen’s.

Newport needs the jobs the smelter promises. When the smelter comes, however, we need to make the most of it. Hopefully, filling up the store fronts will be a beginning rather than the end goal. What is it about our local business climate

that led to closed storefronts in the first place? Since I came here six years ago, the town seems to have lost some of its vibrancy. Several of the fun shops have closed while business seems to be booming across the river. A large Shopko just opened and ground is being cleared for another big building. What is the difference? Why is it more advantageous to build east of the river? We need to get serious and address that question.

I had the privilege to officiate a wedding at Quail Run Ranch here in Newport this summer. It wasn’t a huge event, but it was significant. I was disappointed when the parents couldn’t find a place in town for the rehearsal dinner. The out-of-town relatives were included, so we had close to 60 people. There is no venue in Newport for a dinner that size.

The same 60 relatives had to go to StoneRidge near Blanchard to find lodging. The economic benefit from a delightful wedding venue is mini-

mal because we lack the facilities to take full advantage of it.

We suffer the same disadvantage with our summer rodeo program.

Rodeo cowboys usually come with pick-up campers so they cam sleep with their horses, but fans need a place to stay, and we don’t have a hotel big enough to accommodate them. They must go elsewhere to dine and shop. We have failed to take advantage of the recreational opportunities provided by the river and the nearby mountains. For a short while we had a shop that encouraged artists, but it was short lived. I don’t sense an outreach to entrepreneurs and innovators. If our little piece of paradise is going to continue, we need forward thinkers.

Stoplights on main street isn’t going to cut it.

Frank Watson is a retired Air Force Colonel and long-time resident of Eastern Washington.

He has been a freelance columnist for over 19 years.

Reducing wildfire risk imperative

By Don C. Brunell

While massive wildfires are historic, they are more dangerous today.

As our population grows they are a greater threat to communities adjacent to wildlands.

This year, with nearly 4.8 million acres already burned in the U.S. and wildfires finally contained in California, is shaping up to continue a trend that has seen the 10 worst fire seasons

reade r’s poll Amazon has grown to one of the world’s largest companies, with its founder Jeff Bezos named the world’s richest man. Amazon paid no federal income tax in 2017, despite having $5.5 billion in profits that year. It has decimated the bookstore industry and is taking aim at retail.

Is it time to break up Amazon under U.S. antitrust laws?

Yes, Amazon is like a mall owner who also owns the biggest store in the mall. It both sells merchandise and is the landlord of the space other stores use to sell their merchandise, some of which Amazon also sells. It collects rent from these merchants based on their sales and information about their customers. It is long past time to break up Amazon.

No, Amazon is an example of American innovation that needs to be emulated, not regulated. Consumers are better off because of Amazon.

Well, not before Christmas.

since 1960 in terms of acres burned, U.S. News reports.

AccuWeather predicts the total economic loss to California when everything is tabulated in 2018 will be $400

billion – equivalent to 2 percent of our nation’s GDP (total output of all goods and services). At last count, more than 85 people perished and See Brunell, 5A

r e a d e r ’ s p o l l r e s u lt s Should the federal government reform sentencing?

30%

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

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

70% Total Votes: 33

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November 28, 2018 |

Business as usual for PORTA

By Caneel Johnson Of The Miner

NEWPORT – The hotel/motel tax board and the Pend Oreille County Commissioners are satisfied with the amount of oversight the distribution of those tax dollars receives, regardless of the tourism alliance receiving more than $14,000 for a magazine that was published more than a year and a half late.

“It has been and eye opener,” said Bob Shanklin, a member of the hotel/motel tax board, after an investigative piece by The Miner that ran in the Nov. 14 issue.

Shanklin said he was not aware that a magazine scheduled for 2017 and had not come out until November of this year, and that it should be looked into.

“It will probably be business as usual,” Shanklin said when asked if PORTA would continue to receive as much money as they have in the past. “The money is pretty well spread out though probably a little more in the south end than the north end (of the county),” he said.

“Sonya (Scauflaire) has been neglecting her authority and hasn’t followed through,” Shanklin said, about the volunteer executive director of the Pend Oreille Region Tourism Alliance, in charge of publish-

ing Pend Oreille magazine.

Two other hotel/motel tax board members had nothing to say. Judy Ashton was unreachable for comment and Tori Reeve had not read the story. Shanklin, Ashton, Reeve and county commissioner Steve Kiss are in charge of distributing $35,000 annually in hotel/motel taxes to agencies for the purpose drawing tourism to Pend Oreille County.

“We do have enough oversight,” Kiss said. “We hand off a lot of that responsibility to the organizations that we contribute to.”

Kiss is concerned about the lack of board members for PORTA, and he will speak to the PORTA board in regards to the late publication of the magazine.

The allotments of hotel/motel taxes are based on previous applications, requests and rewards. The board can’t say how much PORTA will receive next year, but the general rule is to give 65 percent of what is applied for, Kiss said. It is not a hard and fast rule, just a guideline.

“It is concerning,” county commissioner Mike Manus said, in response to the publication date of PORTA’s magazine. “We have to rely on the outside boards a lot.”

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believes there will be added consideration to the commissioner’s decisions regarding PORTA. “We will continue to monitor the Lodging Tax Advisory Board and look for the best place for these collected funds to be used to support tourism,” Skoog said.

Not only has PORTA neglected the magazine, it has also neglected its website.

The PORTA website has had few updates in the last two years despite monthly payments from the county to Open Door Design, owned by Nathan Noble.

In 2017, the county paid Open Door $2,582, and in 2018, paid $2,900 for advertising, marketing, design and web/social media services.

The website contains tabs on how to become a member, the 2016 Pend Oreille Magazine, Metaline Falls Movie Tours, Tundra Swan Festival, Things to Do, Maps, How to contact the organization, an events calendar and “Love Where You Live.”

According to 2018 hotel/motel fund tracking provided by the county, the events calendar by Google cost $45, and is updated by Jeneé Van Arsdall for $25 a month.

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Brunell From Page 4A

267 are still missing in Paradise.

“This is a huge economic loss and is made up of the total loss of value in property, values, taxes, lost jobs and wages, g u e st lost busio p i n i o n ness and imporDON C. tantly by BRUNELL the sigAssociation nificant of health impacts Washington of the Business parPresident ticulate pollution resulting from the fires,” AccuWeather reported on Nov. 21.

The destruction has not only hit brush and timbered areas, but wheat lands in north central Oregon just as farmers started their harvest last July. One farmer died fighting the “mega-blaze.”

The cost of fighting fires already broke this year’s U.S. Forest Service budget. It is part of a disturb-

ing trend where combating these infernos jumped from 16 percent of the agency’s budget in 1995 to 52 percent in 2015.

Salem’s Statesman Journal reported the cost of fighting Oregon’s wildfires this year reached an all-time high $514.6 million and burned 1,322 square miles – an area larger than Rhode Island.

In Washington, the 2018 wildfire season ended as the second-worst on record with nearly 1,700 fires burning about 350,000 acres.

Mammoth forest fires have been around for centuries. For example, in a single week during September 1902, the Yacolt Burn engulfed more than a half-million acres and killed 56 people in the Columbia River Gorge and around Mount St. Helens.

The smoke was so thick that ships on the Columbia River were forced to navigate by compass and the streetlights in Seattle, 160 miles to the north, glowed at noon.

In 1902, Washington’s population was 513,000; however, today it approaches 7.5 million. As urban areas expand, more neighborhoods are

susceptible to natural fires. Today, that choking smoke adds massive amounts of greenhouse gases and blankets our region for weeks at a time.

In recent decades, the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture reports the number of homes in regions where settled areas abut uninhabited lands increased dramatically; rising 41 percent from 30.8 million homes in 1990 to 43.4 million homes in 2010 covering nearly 300,000 square miles.

In response to the mounting threat, Washington’s Public Lands Commissioner Hillary Franz is asking the state legislature for $55 million for fire prevention and firefighting. She wants to expand full-time firefighters to 73, enlarge the helicopter fleet to 10, and increase funding to help homeowners to avoid wildfire.

Franz’s request emphasizes forest health which includes thinning and small controlled burns to reduce fire fuels. She estimates there are 2.7 million acres of diseased and dying forests in Washington that are fuel

Sophia From Page 4A

depression still gets the better of me.

However, it’s not my first rodeo with said depression, and I have structures in place to pull myself back from those dark episodes. It takes diligence, sometimes going back to the very basics of self-care, and a good support system. Truisms don’t cure depression.

“You are what you think.”

If that’s the case, then I truly am a long lost princess of a picturesque, peaceful foreign country that is just waiting for the right moment to reveal to me that the time for my reign has come, and I shall return to my people in diaphanous regalia, whilst expressing the proper humility and grace that will endear me to my subjects.

You can probably guess for yourself how that fantasy is working out. Are there such things as silver linings and lessons to learn from our experiences?

Yes. However, depression in a nutshell is an irrational sadness, so if you’re telling someone that is in the midst of a depressive episode that they are what they think, that does nothing but ratchet up the shame for feeling that way, and the fear that depression is their life, now and always.

“Have you tried praying/reading the Bible?”

Let me say up front that if these things bring you inner-peace, then that’s wonderful.

You do you.

I think the spiritual aspect of life is important, whether we choose to acknowledge it or not.

And I understand that people who pose this question to those who are depressed or going through a trying time think that they have the best of intentions. Religion, though, I feel is deeply personal and complex, and unless you know the person extremely well and are close to them, that’s not a chestnut that can be offered up without sounding like a sales pitch. Even if you’re trying to make a connection with the depressed person, that can actually make them close up and feel like you don’t really care about them as much as you do pushing your faith. I don’t mean to sound harsh, but there you have it.

Editor’s note: Please remember, I am not a mental health expert; I can only talk about my own experiences. If you are feeling depressed and need help, please call Pend Oreille County Counseling at 509-447-5651. If you feel like hurting yourself, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.

You can email Sophia at sophianewportminer@ gmail.com.

for future megafires.

In Montana, U.S. Sen. Steve Daines is pushing salvage logging and removal of dead and dying trees on parts of the Sunrise Fire which singed 27,000-acre just south of Missoula in 2017.

The U.S. Forest Service would remove hazardous timber within 100 feet of existing roads and plant conifer seeds on 7,200 acres that burned at high intensity. Money from timber sales would help offset rehabilitation costs.

The bottom line is federal and state lawmakers must not only address wildfire suppression, but prevention.

Don Brunell is a business analyst, writer and columnist. He retired as president of the Association of Washington Business, the state’s oldest and largest business organization, after over 25 years as its CEO and now lives in Vancouver.

He can be contacted at TheBrunells@msn.com.

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New battalion chief for Fire and Rescue NEWPORT – Mike Nokes, the chief of South Pend Oreille Fire Rescue and Fire District 6, announced Brad Martin as the new battalion chief for SPOFR and District No. 6 at the Nov. 20 training meeting.

A battalion chief is a senior administrative positive position that helps oversee the district as a whole.

The battalion chief oversees multiple stations and employees and reports to chief Nokes.

“Brad is uniquely qualified for his new position,” Nokes said.

Martin has over 40

years of fire service experience and has been the lead instructor in Fire Science at Spokane Community College.

Martin has 20 years of experience as a duty officer EMT and eight years of chief officer experience.

He is certified in wildland fire as a structure protection specialist, operations chief, and safety officer.

In addition, Martin is International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) certified as a firefighter one and two, instructor one, Fire Officer one and two, HAZMAT operations

and HAZMAT incident commander.

Martin has been a resident of this region for 60 years. He and his wife Tammy have six children and 10 grandchildren.

Additional promotions include Jared McLain to Lieutenant at Station 31, Randy Miller to Captain at Station 34, Roy Anderson to Captain at Station 35 and Jennifer Barcklay to EMS Lieutenant at Station 35.

“The District is growing and volunteers are needed and appreciated.” Nokes said.

Call 509-447-3736 for information

PORTA: No map update since 2014 ranging from $25 to $200, and perks like advanced notice of events, business The homepage contains a video of Pee- logos on maps, videos featuring the wee Falls by Ted Hawk that he published business on the website. in April of 2017 on YouTube; a 30-secThe Pend Oreille County visitors guide ond video provided by the Pend Oreille map that PORTA distributed has not County Economic Development Council been updated since 2014 and there is in 2016; the events calendar; a link to only one business logo on it. Many of the the Metaline Falls Movie Tours; a link featured events no longer take place. to the Inland Northwest Lake Guide of There are links to business websites, 2017; and an explanation of the water but no videos featuring businesses. tours.

The only updates that have been The options to become a member made to the website this year were to include different levels at different prices the Swan Festival tab, but the article describing the event reads 2017.

The tab for the Harvest Festival contains a logo and asks if “you can make it,” the number of additional guests, email and name. It has no pictures or a description of the event.

Counseling Services: full time plus The only item under the tab for things benefits, Salary: $3,932.81 - $4,404.22 to do is the Pend Oreille Water Trail that per month DOE. See job description has been there since prior to 2016. for complete list of qualifications “The Water Trail maps were updated in 2017,” said Mike Lithgow, Inforand essential job functions. Obtain mation and Outreach Coordinator application and job description from for Kalispel Tribe Natural Resource Pend Oreille County Human Resources, Department. Lithgow was the Pend 625 West 4th Newport, WA Oreille County Community Development Director until October 2016.

509-447-6499 or the County website “Seattle City Light funded the printing www.pendoreilleco.org costs. PORTA had no involvement in the second publication.”

Noble the owner of Open Door pleaded guilty to theft in the first degree Nov. 30, 2000, for fraudulent refunds made while working for the Flour Mill Farm and Hardware in Colville, Wash. He was ordered to Christmas Arts & Crafts Sale pay $27,589 in restitution, according to the st court documents, and was sentenced to 12 months of community supervision.

Pend Oreille County Commissioners Manus and Kiss were unaware of Noble’s criminal history.

Noble has not responded Call (509) 447-0656 for more information to requests for comment.

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County to balance budget without road levy shift NEWPORT – Pend Oreille County will not have to have a road levy shift this year.

The current expense budget is almost balanced without having to take funds from the roads this year.

“We as commissioners are pleased that we don’t have to shift funds to balance the budget this year,” said Steve Kiss, county commissioner.

There is a surplus of $24,642 as of the current budget, but that will probably be zero after the raises and cost of living increase adjustment for non-union employees, said Jill Shacklett the data processing coordinator for the county.

“The commissioners have to decide if there will be a COLA and what it will be before it is budgeted,” Shacklett said.

“So that is why it is not in there yet.”

The COLA for union workers has already been set, so it is already included in the budget, Shacklett said.

The 2019 budget is about $400,000 more than last year. Last year’s budget was approximately $10.8 million.

The budget is higher than last year due to normal salary increases, the negotiation costs for Seattle City Lights, and because the county will be employing a pro-tem judge for the superior and district courts.

OLDTOWN – West Bonner County Food bank, located at 103 N. Washington Ave., Oldtown, will be accepting applications for Christmas Holiday boxes on Saturday, Dec. 1.

Participants who

signed up for Thanksgiving boxes are already signed up for Christmas Boxes.

Donations can be dropped off at 315 E. Third St., Oldtown, or mailed to PO Box 1088 Priest River, Idaho

83856.

For more information call 208-597-3236, speak clearly and state the number twice.

Or call Karen at 208597-3236, but she asks people not leave a message at this number.

DNR to hire seasonal firefighters OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Natural Resources has begun recruiting for 550 temporary firefighters to serve during the 2019

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$1,065,265. That is up from $6,811 from last year’s budget of $1,058,454.

The Pend Oreille Sheriff has 10 employees with a new deputy going to the academy to be trained this year. It will take about a year for the deputy to be trained between the academy and the 12-week program he must go through upon his return.

“The sheriff’s office has not been at full staff for a couple of years,” county commissioner Steve Kiss said. “When Sgt. Glenn Blakeslee steps in as sheriff his position will open up and be filled within the department. The promotion will leave yet another opening for a deputy.”

The Sheriffs’ expenditures for 2019 are estimated to be $2,061,021.

That is up $172,072 from last year’s budget of $1,938,949.

The sheriff’s office can bill the roads fund up to $200,000 for patrolling county roads. The roads department is not mandated to pay the sheriff’s office the whole sum.

“We didn’t want to take any funds from the roads this year,” Kiss said. “So, we decided to limit the funds roads department will have to pay the sheriff to $50,000 on the condition they hire another deputy.”

The design has not been finalized. It will be voted on meeting to adopt the budget Monday Dec. 10.

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The total revenue for the current expense budget for 2019 is $11,299,761 and the expenditures expected for 2019 are $11,200,119.

Most of the revenue from the county comes from sales and property taxes, grants and entitlements, and Seattle City Lights, Shacklett said.

This year the 10-year contract with Seattle city lights is ending in 2019 and the county is renegotiating.

“The contract with Seattle City Lights was $14,242,698 over 10 years,” county treasurer Terri Miller said.

The county will receive a 1 percent raise in the amount of property taxes collected from last year.

“If Implicit Price Deflator is 1 or more percent than last year it automatically goes up,” said James McCroskey the county’s assessor. “If the IPD is less than 1 percent the commissioners will have to vote on a resolution to raise it to 1 percent.”

Last year the IPD was 1.553 percent. This year it is 2.169 percent.

The levy increase will add approximately $19,000 to the budget over the course of the year.

The two largest expenses to the county’s current expense budget are the sheriff’s department and the jail.

The Jail’s expected budget this year is

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wildfire season with the state’s largest wildland firefighting department.

In 2018, DNR crews responded to a record 1,826 wildfires.

“If you are motivated to do this work, I encourage you to apply,” said Hilary Franz, the Commissioner of Public Lands who heads DNR. “Having these trained firefighters ready to respond is key to protecting our state’s livelihoods and communities.

Their work is incredibly valuable to me and all of our state’s citizens.”

First-time applicants should be able to fill positions from approximately mid-June to midSeptember, though some

temporary positions will be filled by returning firefighters as soon as April.

With growing frequency, seasonal firefighters may also have the opportunity to work longer seasons – into October – when they are able and conditions dictate.

Having seasonal firefighters available to respond earlier and later in the season is one way that the agency is adjusting to our state’s changing climate. The agency’s last wildfire call was a recent as Nov. 21. And one hundred of the agency’s firefighters volunteered to finish out their season in November, assisting with California wildfires.

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various people. That helps everyone, she says.

Gentis owns Great Graphics Signs as well, but it is all done online and over the phone. Gentis craved the social aspect of Bling and Sparkles.

“I needed interaction with my customers,” Gentis said.

Gentis is nearing 75 and is going to retire from the sign business soon, but she intends to continue to do what she loves at Bling and Sparkles.

The store also has a variety of jewelry, hats, leggings and gift items available. The business hours are Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information contact Gentis at 206-300-6717.

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Girls basketball begins

Hoefer places at Canadian finals SASKATOON, Sask. – Priest River bull rider Thor Hoefer II won a check at the Professional Bull Riders Canadian Touring Pro Division Finals Nov. 23 and 24. The event required contestants to get on two bulls the first night, something to which Hoefer, 22, is accustomed. He often double enters PBR events. He was bucked off his first bull, but rode Preacher Man in the second go-round for 82.5 points in Friday’s performance, collecting $268.

He bucked off in Saturday’s performance and finished in a three-way tie for 14th.

The event was won by Cody Coverchuk of Meadow Lake, Sask. He also won the Canadian PBR championship, edging out Australian Lachlan Richardson.

Don’t miss these upcoming wrestling matches NEWPORT – Mark those calendars for these upcoming high school wrestling matches. Selkirk’s first league match will be Friday, Nov. 30, at 6 p.m. at Deer Park High School. The Priest River Spartans have their first meet Friday, Nov. 30, at 5 p.m. at Sandpoint High School. The Newport Grizzlies will host their first home wrestling meet of the season against Freeman Tuesday, Dec. 4, at 7 p.m.

Selkirk opens on the road IONE – The Selkirk Rangers boys and girls basketball teams will open their season at Kettle Falls Friday, Nov. 30, with the girls game starting at 6 p.m. and the boys at 7:30 p.m. Selkirk will travel to Chewelah for game Saturday, Dec. 1.

The girls game will start at 5:30 p.m. and the boys a 7 p.m. The Rangers will play their first home game against Republic Friday, Dec. 7, with the girls game starting at 6 p.m. and the boys at 7:30 p.m.

Spartan boys at home Saturday PRIEST RIVER – The Spartan boys basketball team will play at home against Deer Park Saturday, Dec. 1, at 6 p.m. Priest River opened their season against North Idaho Christian School Tuesday, Nov. 27. A game with Newport set for Thursday, Nov. 29 was cancelled.

Cusick basketball opens Saturday CUSICK – The Cusick Panthers start their varsity basketball season at Bonners Ferry Saturday, Dec. 1. The girl’s varsity team will play at 5 p.m. The boy’s varsity team will play at 6:30 p.m. The girls have a new coach, Marcella Haynes, who works with the Kalispel Tribe.

The Panthers will play at home against Curlew Friday, Dec. 7.

The girls will play at 6 p.m. and the boys will play at 7:30 p.m.

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NEWPORT – The Grizzlies girl’s basketball starts their season this Thursday.

The Grizzlies will play the Spartans Thursday, Nov. 29 in Newport at 5:30 p.m.

Newport will play at St. George’s Saturday, Dec. 1 at 6 p.m.

November 28, 2018 |

Newport faces Colville for state title

By Don Gronning Of The Miner

MOSES LAKE – The Newport Grizzlies football team is in the state championship football game for the first time in the school’s history, following a 27-14 win over Lynden Christian at Moses Lake Saturday, Nov. 24.

“I was excited we were able to play well in all three phases of the game,” Newport coach Dave Pomante said. Newport performed on offense, defense and special teams. “The senior leadership was outstanding.”

Newport led start to finish, up two touchdowns in the first seven and a half minutes or so.

Newport put up their first touchdown on a two-play drive.

Danny Bradbury broke a long run from about midfield to the six-yard line. Quarterback Adam Moorhead scored from there.

Moorhead kicked the extra point.

Newport’s defense held after the kickoff and the Grizzlies started a drive from the their own 30. They marched down the field in a series of runs. Bradbury, Johnny Miller and Moorhead all carried the ball before Moorhead scored his second touchdown on a two-yard keeper. He then kicked the extra point, with four and a half minutes left to play in the quarter.

Newport’s defense forced a four and out but this time Tug Smith fumbled the punt on the 27. LC On Deck: Vs. Colville: Saturday, Dec. 1, Tacoma Dome, 10 a.m.

took advantage, completing a pass to the seven-yard line. Smith intercepted their next pass at the two-yard line.

Newport couldn’t get a first down but Keagan Stott hauled in

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Newport quarterback Adam Moorhead threw for 115 yards Saturday in Newport’s 27-14 win the semifinals of the state 1A football tournament. Newport plays for the state championship for the first time in school history Saturday in the Tacoma Dome.

a Moorhead pass that got them a little room to punt, to the nineyard line.

Newport was back on defense, but held again, with the LC quarterback under pressure as the quarter ended.

Newport kept to the ground game for most of the second quarter, moving the ball, but didn’t score again. LC’s offense started to become effective and the Lyncs drove to inside Newport’s 10yard line. With fourth and goal and two seconds left, Michael Owen knocked down an LC pass to stop the drive. Newport went into halftime up 14-0.

LC competed a 74-yard touchdown pass at the end of the third quarter, to bring the score to 14-7.

Neither team weakened in the fourth quarter. Newport scored when Smith capped a drive with a four-yard touchdown run.

Moorhead kicked the extra point.

With about six minutes left, Newport was up 21-7.

LC closed the gap with an eightyard TD pass. It was 21-14 with 3:40 left in the game.

Newport’s offense came through, driving down the field.

With 2:09 left, Smith was in the end zone again, this time on an eight-yard run. Moorhead missed his first extra point of the night.

LC gamely fought on, using a good kickoff return and good passing to get to midfield with 1:48 left. Smith broke up a pass with a savage hit. LC went for it on fourth and eight from the 30, completing a first down pass.

Miller finally brought the game to an end when he intercepted a pass with 24 seconds left in the game.

Pomante said the team played well, especially on defense.

“We had two or three good stops in the red zone,” he said.

The team will continue to practice about two and a half hours a day leading up to the championship game. Pomante, who has been an assistant coach

in state championship games in California, says the goal is to do things the way you’ve done them all season.

“It’s a different venue. It’s a different feel,” he says. “But the goal is to do as much as you can the same.”

He doesn’t underestimate Colville, who knocked off Royal, a three time defending state champion, 31-28 just before Newport played.

“They’re tough,” he said.

Colville dealt Newport its only loss this season, 28-7, Oct. 12 at Colville. “They’re going to be the favorite.”

Pomante says Newport didn’t have a good game when they played, but that Colville is a strong team. Both teams are different than the first time they played.

“We didn’t have Adam,” Pomante says.

The championship game will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, at the Tacoma Dome.

Reyes, Gordon, Poe lead Spartan All League selections

By Don Gronning Of The Miner

PRIEST RIVER – Senior offensive lineman Arron Reyes was named to the Intermountain League’s first team offense and senior deReyes fensive lineman Colby Poe to the defensive first team.

Senior Brett Gordon was named first team punter, with several Gordon other Spartans named to the offensive and defensive second teams.

Senior Robbie Anselmo was selected for second team defensive back Poe and running back, Keegan Hegal, a senior, as running back and defensive

back.

Other Spartan second team selections include Gordon, as a wide receiver, senior Brandon McCracken as a tight end, junior Bradley O’Brien as defensive lineman, sophomore Coby Rogers as linebacker and senior Caden Brennan as defensive back.

Timberlake’s Roy Albertson Anselmo was named Coach of the Year, Timberlake’s Joey Follini Most Valuable Player, Timberlake’s Ben Schraeder Lineman Hegal of the Year, Kellogg’s Justin Lehto Defensive Player of the Year, Timberlake’s Chase Gardom Offensive Player of the Year.

Timberlake had the lion’s share of first team selections, with Schraeder, Skyler Al-

len and CJ Cady picked for offensive line, along with Kellogg’s Lehito and Priest River’s McCraken Reyes.

Timberlake running backs Jeremy McLemore, Louis Powell and JT Wilfong were picked, as O’Brien was quarterback Follini, wide receiver Dylan Kluss and Chase Gardom and tight end Josh Yanez.

TimberRogers lake had a bunch of defensive first team selections as well, with linemen Kaden Scott and CJ Cady selected with Kellogg’s Gavin Luna and Priest River’s Poe. Kellogg’s Lehito, Timberlake’s Andrew

Cazier and Josh Yanez and Bonners Ferry’s Donovan Varelman were first team linebacker selections.

Timberlake’s Gardom, Dylan Kluss and

Wilfong, along with Bonners Ferry’s Ty Bateman were defensive back first team selections.

Kellogg’s Shea Curran was first team kicker.

s p o rt s c a l e n d a r Thursday, Nov. 29 Priest River Girl’s Basketball: 7:00 p.m. – Newport High School Newport Girl’s Basketball: 5:30 p.m. – Newport High School

Friday, Nov. 30 Priest River Wrestling: 5 p.m. – Sandpoint High School Selkirk Wrestling: 6 p.m. – Deer Park High School Selkirk Girl’s Basketball: 6 p.m. – Selkirk High School Selkirk Boy’s Basketball: 7:30 p.m. – Selkirk High School

Saturday, Dec. 1 Newport Football vs.

Colville: 4 p.m., - Tacoma Dome Open Gym, Adult Basketball: 7 a.m. - Newport High School Priest River Girl’s Basketball: 4:30 p.m. – Priest River High School Priest River Boy’s Bas-

ketball: 3 p.m. – Priest River High School Cusick Girl’s Basketball: 5 p.m. – Bonners Ferry High School Cusick Boy’s Basketball: 6:30 p.m. – Bonners Ferry High School Selkirk Girl’s Basketball: 5:30 p.m. – Chewelah High School Selkirk Boy’s Basketball: 7 p.m. – Chewelah High School Newport Girl’s Basketball: 6 p.m. – S. George High School

Tuesday, Dec. 4 Newport Wrestling: 7 p.m. – Newport High School.

Priest River Girl’s Basketball: 5:30 p.m. – Upper Columbia Academy Priest River Boy’s Basketball: 4 p.m. – Upper Columbia Academy

Wednesday, Dec. 5 Priest River Girl’s Basketball: 5:30 p.m. – Deer Park High School

Lady Spartans basketball has begun PRIEST RIVER – The Lady Spartans started their basketball season at Wallace High School Nov. 20. Priest River took the win with a final score of 35-31.

The Spartans played St. Maries at home Nov. 27, but the results were not in before deadline. They will be available next

week. Priest River will play at Newport Wednesday, Nov. 29 at 7 p.m. They will play at home against Deer Park Saturday, Dec. 1 at 4:30 p.m. Then they play at upper Columbia Academy Tuesday, Dec. 4 at 5:30 p.m. The Spartans will play at Deer Park Dec. 5 at 5:30 p.m.

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riest River Lamanna High School was the host of nonleague wrestling match Saturday, Nov. 24 between Spartans, Selkirk High School Rangers and Bonners Ferry. See more photos and athletic news in this week’s sports section.

All photos by Sophia Aldous

Truxton Wilson (right) smiles as he undergoes a friendly bout with teammate Arron Reyes.

Selkirk’s first league match will be Friday, Nov. 30, 6 p.m. at Deer Park High School.

Priest River wrestling coaches converse after the meet. The Spartans have their first meet Friday, Nov. 30, 5 p.m. at Sandpoint High School.

Selkirk’s Bert Burnett (right), his mother Amanda, and his grandpa Owen Fulmer take in some of the wrestling.

A young volunteer pulls up tape from the mats at the end of the meet.

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Council approves levy increase

IONE – Council approved a 1 percent increase for a tax levy at the Nov. 7 meeting in Ione. Mayor Charles Spears asked clerk Sandy Hutchinson to read Resolution 2018-7 that will increase the tax levy by one-percent or $414 for a total tax levy of $41,877.

No one was present from the public to comment.

Council unanimously passed the increase.

Genevieve Dial gave council an overview of Ione’s Comprehensive Plan, saying Spears, Hutchinson and herself reviewed and changed the plan for the town’s current environment.

According to council meeting minutes, council reviewed the plan page-by-page with little comment. Plans for Ione Community College (ICC) and the airport will be added.

In Ione Airport news, councilman John Redinger shared information from his annual conference call with Federal

Aviation Administration (FAA). The Capital Improvement Project for runway safety is set for 2020 and 2022. Redinger has ordered a 10 feet by 16 feet shed for bicycle storage from Ziggy’s.

Councilman Dylan Powers said the college’s security cameras would be installed after football season.

Spears said the sewer replacement in the alley between 7th and 8th is underway. A Neptune representative discussed the backflow meter with Spears and it was determined the town has the wrong meter.

The meter will be returned for refund.

He also said the town’s handheld meter reader is out dated.

Hutchinson also distributed a draft of the 2019 budget.

Resolution 2018-8 accepting Ione’s portion of the hazard mitigation plan was discussed. Council unanimously passed the resolution.

Celebrating The Silent Night this Sunday METALINE FALLS – Celebrating The Silent Night, community concert and sing-along, is Sunday, Dec. 2, 6 p.m. at The Cutter Theatre. The concert celebrates the 200th anniversary of one of the most beloved of all Christmas hymns, Silent Night.

The Cutter Theatre is located at 302 Park Street in Metaline Falls. For more information, call 509-4464108.

down rive r eve nts Wednesday, Nov. 28

Tuesday, Dec. 4

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

Story Time: 11 a.m. - Ione Library

Weight Watchers: 6 p.m.

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

Forgotten Corner Quilt Guild: 6:30 p.m. - Ione Senior Center

Thursday, Nov. 29

Metaline Falls Gun Club Meeting: 7 p.m. - 72 Pend Oreille Mine Road, Metaline Falls

Story Time: 11 a.m. - Ione Library

Friday, Nov. 30 Story Time and Crafts: 10:30 a.m. - Metalines Library Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - Ione Senior Center

Monday, Dec. 3 Story Time: 10:30 a.m. Metalines Library Emergency Food Bank Board: 7 p.m. - Ione Senior Center

Wednesday, Dec. 5 Story Time: 10:30 a.m. Metalines Library Commissioner Kiss Office Hours: 3-6:45 p.m. - Ione Library Weight Watchers: 6 p.m.

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

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A host of holiday characters Ione was in the holiday spirit with the annual Small Town Christmas celebration Saturday, Nov. 24. Front row: Mrs. Claus (Kathy Ibbetson), Santa Claus (Tim Ibbetson) Lila Middleton and John Middlketon, Katie Chantry and Cynde Beers. Back row: Bruce Reeves, Teddy Vandyke, Jeff Casselman, and Mike Oien.

Redneck Christmas Light Parade, Deck the Falls

METALINE FALLS – Prepare that truck or vehicle of choice for the Redneck Christmas Light Parade on Friday, Nov. 30 at 5 p.m. Displays must be family friendly. Anyone is welcome to join the parade, which precedes the Deck the Falls tree lighting at 5th Avenue and Metaline Falls Park.

Santa will be in attendance and there will be hotdogs and hot cocoa.

For more information, call Shawn Bentley at 509-589-1311 or Floyd Christmas at 509-4210234.

On Saturday, Dec. 1 Deck the Falls, the annual arts and crafts faire will be going on at the Cutter Theatre from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Local artisans and vendors will fill the Cutter Theatre hallways. Lunch will be available on site.

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Saving the bull trout on the Pend Oreille

By Caneel Johnson Of The Miner

NEWPORT – Other than some minor construction items the fish barrier removal project at Indian Creek on LeClerc Road is finished as of Wednesday, Nov. 21. The project restored the flow of the creek to allow the bull trout to access the stream to get to their breeding ground.

There was a six-foot culvert that the restricted the water flow making it too strong for the bull trout traverse the area.

“Only the strongest and most determined were still making it through,” said Don Ramsey, the Pend Oreille County engineer.

One of the tribe’s natural resource officers told Ramsey that the only place on the Pend Oreille River he has ever caught a bull trout was at the mouth of Indian Creek.

The project opened up the connection of Indian Creek to the Pend Oreille River to allow the bull trout easier travel for propagation.

The project cost $1.73 million for construction. The total cost will exceed $2 million including the engineering, Ramsey said.

The Salmon Recovery Funding Board financed the project, and because LeClerc is a major road, was too narrow and needed upgrades. The federal government funded the rest of the project.

The county will have minor expenses to complete the project.

“It has taken quite a bit to get the issue worked out,” Ramsey said.

“In looking at the required opening to facilitate fish passage, they found that the largest culvert would not big enough,” Ramsey said. “They determined that a bridge was necessary.”

The Planning of the project began in 2012.

The Construction began in April of 2018.

A National Environmental Policy Act, a State Environmental Policy Act, and an Environmental Assessment, which is one level down from an Environmental Impact Statement, were all performed to determine the best course of action in the project, Ramsey said.

There were many environmental concerns to consider in the construction of the project. It was very close to wetlands, it is close to a bald eagle nesting ground, and of course the bull trout.

The area is also sacred to the Kalispel Tribe, Ramsey said.

“There were up to three semi-permanent villages here that were wiped out in the influenza epidemic of 1918,” Ramsey said.

The tribe bought the land around the river and donated the right of way to the project, Ramsey said.

The tribe has designated the land from the new bridge to the Pend Oreille River a wildlife refuge.

“One of the goals of the project was to open up a wildlife crossing,” Ramsey said.

The bridge had to be tall enough to allow debris to flow underneath it during a hundred year flood.

“The previous road was barley above the flood barrier,” Ramsey said.

The engineers incorporated a fairly new design that will hold vegetation along the steep edges of the banks of the bridge to allow vegetation to grow. The vegetation will reduce erosion.

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Don Ramsey points out the steel barriers that protect the new bridge at Indian Creek from normal floodwaters Wednesday, Nov. 21. He is standing in front of the steel sheet piling that protects the bridge from floodwaters at the hundred-year flood mark.

Santa at Festival of Trees Saturday

By Sophia Aldous Of The Miner

NEWPORT – There’s plenty of fun things to do on both sides of the Idaho and Washington border for the holidays, with Santa Claus appearing this week in Metaline Falls on this Friday, then in Newport this Saturday (read below for places and times).

Those aren’t the only holiday happenings, however. Here’s a list of places and events to check out in keeping with the Christmas season.

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

For more information, call Larry Stead at 503779-5351 or email larrystead1111@yahooo.com.

Deck the Falls and Redneck Christmas Lights The Redneck Christmas Light Parade is Friday, Nov. 30 at 5 p.m. Displays must be family friendly.

Anyone is welcome to join the parade, which precedes the Deck the Falls tree lighting at 5th Avenue at Metaline Falls Park. Santa will be in attendance and there will be hotdogs and hot cocoa.

For more information, call Shawn Bentley at 509589-1311 or Floyd Christman at 509-421-0234.

On Saturday, Dec. 1 Deck the Falls, the annual arts and crafts faire will be going on at the Cutter Theatre from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Local artisans and vendors will fill the Cutter Theatre hallways. Lunch will be available on site.

Santa at Festival of Trees

The 2018 Festival of Trees welcomes Santa Claus and people of all ages Saturday, Dec. 1, at Sadie Halstead Middle School in Newport. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., admission is free to anyone, and families are invited to experience the holiday fun with free crafts, face painting, cookie decorating, and free Santa photos for children. All ages will enjoy sipping on some hot chocolate during the live entertainment scheduled for the day.

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

Last year, the raffle trees ranged in value from $300 to almost $2,000.

The evening benefit social costs $20 per person, and is from 5-7 p.m.

It includes tree viewing, a festive dinner buffet, dessert bar, beverages and live entertainment by Scotia Road. Fundraising supports Newport Hospital and Health Services Foundation programs, including Healthy Kids Snack Bags and Reach Out and Read.

Christmas on Main Street The annual Christmas on Main Street in historic downtown Priest River is Monday, Dec. 3, from 3-7 p.m. at the Beardmore Building.

The event is put on by the Priest River Community Foundation. Pictures with Santa Claus are $5.

There will be story time by the Christmas tree, games, goodie bags, toys and books. Kids can make their own ornaments for free with 7B North Designs.

Drawings will be held for prizes.

Hot chocolate, hot dogs, chili and chicken noodle soup will be served.

Every child will receive a free book.

Honoring lost loves at lighting in Priest River Priest River Hospice volunteers invite the public to the annual Tree of Memorial Light Ceremony Sunday, Dec. 2, at 4 p.m. at the Priest River Library.

This is a non-denominational memorial ceremony for family and friends of loved ones who have passed away. Everyone is welcome.

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

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

Those that would like to share stories about their loved one are welcome to do so.

After the ceremony participants will all walk to the Kaiser House Museum to light the town Christmas tree and join in singing Amazing Grace.

Refreshments will be served. The event is free, but donations to hospice are appreciated. Any funds received will go to patient care.

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

Support local artists, find unique gifts The annual Holiday Artists’ Shop returns to Create Art Center from Nov. 29 through Dec. 1 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Dec. 2 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Local artists will be selling their home crafted items.

Included are fiber arts, metal work, fused glass, pottery, children’s books authored by local writers, paintings, gift cards, wood crafts, painted rocks, hand-made bags, local honey, salts and seasonings. Beverages and snacks are offered during the sale.

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

Also this weekend is the annual Stratton Christmas Arts and Crafts Sale, Saturday, Dec. 1, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be more than 100 vendors with everything from soaps, wood crafts, jewelry, clothing and more.

Santa will be on hand for pictures starting at $5.

Call 509-447-0656 for more information.

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on childhood memories and gives special meaning to grown-up holiday sentiments, performed at the Circle Moon Theater on Highway 211.

A Tiny Miracle is scheduled for Nov. 30, Dec. 1, 4, and 6-8. Tickets are $35 per person for Gala Night Dinner/Show (Nov. 30), and $25 per person for all other dinner/shows, or $12 for show only. Senior and children tickets are $10. Dining service begins at 6:30 p.m. and the curtain opens at 7:30 p.m.

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

Circle Moon Theater is located on Highway 211, 3.5 miles north of Highway 2.

The Pend Oreille Playhouse’s modern day retelling of Charles Dickens’ classic A Christmas Carol, directed by Christopher Demlow, comes to the playhouse Dec. 7-16. Friday and Saturday performances are at 7 p.m. Sunday performances are 3 p.m. Ticket prices are $7, $10 and $12. The cast is comprised of local actors and updates the time-honored story to the 21st century, where Ebbie Scrooge is a ruthless, miserly businesswoman in need of the Christmas Spirit.

To get more information about tickets and upcoming productions, go to www.pendoreilleplayers. org or contact the box office at 509-447-9900. If no one answers, leave a clear message with contact information.

On Saturday, Dec. 8, The Newport Roxy Theater will host a free Christmas Movie Marathon starting with A Charlie Brown Christmas at 1 p.m. Frosty the Snowman plays at 1:40 p.m., followed by Arthur Christmas at 2:15 p.m. and finishes with National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation at 4:05 p.m.

Santa and cookies at Blanchard Santa Claus is coming to Blanchard Community Center Saturday, Dec. 1 at 1 p.m. There will be free chili and pictures with Santa Claus.

For more information, call 208-437-1037.

There will be a Christmas Cookie Baking Day at Blanchard Community Center, Saturday, Dec. 8 at 9:30 a.m.

Bring a favorite, all-time holiday cookie recipe, and any special ingredients it may require. The cost will be $5 per family (to cover basic supplies) and participants will share what they have baked.

Call Michelle for details at 208-304-2732 or by email m.kozeluh@hotmail.com.

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A Christmas Carol

Stave 2 - The First of the Three Spirits

By Charles Dickens

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

WHEN Scrooge awoke, it was dark.

The chimes of a neighbouring church struck and Scrooge remembered, on a sudden, that the Ghost had warned him of a visitation when the bell tolled one.

The hour bell sounded, with a deep, dull, hollow, melancholy ONE. Light flashed up in the room upon the instant, and the curtains of his bed were drawn.

The curtains of his bed were drawn aside, I tell you, by a hand. And Scrooge found himself face to face with the unearthly visitor who drew them: as close to it as I am now to you.

It was a strange figure—like a child, or like an old man, diminished to a child’s proportions. Its white hair hung about its neck and down its back, and yet the face had not a wrinkle in it. Its legs and feet were bare. It wore a tunic of the purest white; and round its waist was bound a lustrous belt. It held a branch of fresh green holly in its hand; and had its dress trimmed with summer flowers “Are you the Spirit, sir, whose coming was foretold to me?” asked Scrooge.

“I am!” The voice was soft and gentle.

“I am the Ghost of Christmas Past.”

“Long Past?” inquired Scrooge.

“No. Your past.”

Scrooge asked what business brought him there.

It put out its strong hand and clasped him gently by the arm.

“Rise! and walk with me!”

It would have been in vain for Scrooge to plead that the weather was bad and the bed was warm. The grasp, though gentle as a woman’s hand, was not to be resisted.

They passed through the wall, and stood upon an open country road, with

fields on either hand. The city had entirely vanished. Now it was a clear, cold, winter day, with snow upon the ground.

“Good Heaven!” said Scrooge, clasping his hands together, as he looked about him. “I was a boy in this place!” He was conscious of a thousand thoughts, and hopes, and joys, and cares long, long, forgotten!

Scrooge wiped away a tear and begged the Ghost to lead him where he would.

“You recollect the way?” inquired the Spirit.

“Remember it!” cried Scrooge. “I could walk it blindfold.”

“Strange to have forgotten it for so many years!” observed the Ghost. “Let us go on.”

They walked along the road, Scrooge recognizing every gate, and post, and tree; until a little market-town appeared in the distance, with its bridge, its church, and winding river. Some shaggy ponies trotted towards them with boys upon their backs. All these boys were in great spirits, and shouted to each other, until the broad fields were full of merry music. “These are but shadows of the things that have been,” said the Ghost.

“They have no consciousness of us.”

The jocund travellers came on; and as they came, Scrooge knew and named them every one. But why was he filled with gladness when he heard them give each other Merry Christmas, as they parted! What was Merry Christmas to Scrooge? What good had it ever done to him?

“The school is not quite deserted,” said the Ghost. “A solitary child, neglected by his friends, is left there still.”

Scrooge said he knew it. And he sobbed.

They soon approached a large house, its windows broken, and the many rooms poorly furnished, cold, and bare of food.

They went, the Ghost and Scrooge, to the back of the house, and a long, bare room, with lines of desks. At one of these a lonely boy was reading near a feeble fire; and Scrooge sat down, and wept to see his poor forgotten self as he used to be. He said “Poor boy!” and cried again.

“I wish,” Scrooge muttered, looking about him, after drying his eyes with his cuff: “but it’s too late now.”

“What is the matter?” asked the Spirit.

“Nothing,” said Scrooge. “Nothing.

There was a boy singing a Christmas Carol at my door last night. I should like to have given him something: that’s all.”

The Ghost smiled thoughtfully, and waved its hand: saying as it did so, “Let us see another Christmas!”

Scrooge’s former self grew larger at the words, and the room became a little darker and more dirty. And there he was, alone again, when all the other boys had gone home for the holidays.

He was not reading now, but walking up and down despairingly.

The door opened; and a little girl, much younger than the boy, came darting in, and put her arms about his neck.

“I have come to bring you home, dear brother!” said the child, clapping her tiny hands, and bending down to laugh.

“To bring you home, home, home!”

“Father is so much kinder than he used to be, that home’s like Heaven! I asked him once more if you might come home; and he said Yes, you should; and sent me in a coach to bring you. And you’re never to come back here; but first, we’re

to be together all the Christmas long, and have the merriest time in all the world.”

Then she began to drag him, in her childish eagerness, towards the door.

“Always a delicate creature,” said the Ghost. “But she had a large heart!”

“So she had,” cried Scrooge. “You’re right, Spirit!”

“She died a woman,” said the Ghost, “and had, I think, one child - your nephew” Scrooge seemed uneasy in his mind; and answered briefly, “Yes.” Although they had but that moment left the school behind them, they were now in the busy thoroughfares of a city.

Here too it was Christmas time again; but it was evening, and the streets were lighted up.

The Ghost stopped at a certain warehouse door, and asked Scrooge if he knew it.

“Know it!” said Scrooge. “I was apprenticed here!”

They went in. At sight of an old gentleman in a Welsh wig, sitting behind a high desk, Scrooge cried in great excitement: See Carol, 3B

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oliday hosting is all about providing guests a cozy atmosphere, good company and, quite often most importantly, food that tastes as good as it looks. While mixing and matching quality ingredients for dishes that appeal to the crowd is key to achieving successful seasonal flavors, you can take it a step further with the kitchen equipment used to craft those crave-worthy meals.

Cookware that boosts the flavor profiles of holiday dishes can take your hosting Chef Chris Scott to the next level, and these recipes from chef Chris Scott of soul food restaurant Butterfunk Kitchen highlight the importance of the tools you use.

Served as the main course, Pan-Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Vegetables and Apples combines the savory taste of pork with sweet apples for classic complementary flavors. Paired with Scott’s Cauliflower Rice and Beans, this menu offers flavors that both comfort and surprise. That enjoyment can be heightened by the cook’s experience when he or she uses equipment like Anolon Accolade Cookware to bring the dishes to life. Made with metal strategically placed where it’s most needed for efficient heat distribution and optimized cooking results, the cookware’s triplelayer nonstick coating inside and out translates to easy food release and cleanup, ensuring the delight lasts from cooking to clean-up.

Whether enjoyed as dessert or a morning treat, Cinnamon Rolls with Dried Cranberries and Pecans serve up a combination of soft, warm dough with a pecan crunch to satisfy each guest’s sweet tooth.

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Cinnamon Rolls with Dried Cranberries and Pecans Recipe courtesy of Chris Scott on behalf of Anolon Cookware Yield: 24 cinnamon rolls Cinnamon Rolls: Anolon Accolade Saucepan

2 cups milk 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup butter 1/3 cup cornmeal

2 teaspoons salt

7 cups all-purpose flour, divided

2 packages (4 1/2 teaspoons) active dry yeast

2 eggs

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Topping:

2 cups packed brown sugar 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup milk

1 cup chopped pecans

Pan-Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Vegetables and Apples Recipe courtesy of Chris Scott on behalf of Anolon Cookware Yield: 4 servings Anolon Accolade Saute Pan

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 pork tenderloin (8 ounces), cleaned salt, to taste pepper, to taste

3 carrots, peeled and cut into pieces

2 apples, cut into wedges

4 baby bliss potatoes, halved

1 leek, cleaned and halved

3 cups apple cider 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 1/4 cup brown sugar Heat oven to 400 F. Heat saute pan over medium-high heat; add olive oil. Season pork tenderloin with salt and pepper, to taste, and sear on all sides until brown.

In same pan, add carrots, apples, potatoes and leek. Reduce heat to medium and cook 3 minutes until vegetables have some color.

Deglaze pan with apple cider, apple cider vinegar and brown sugar.

Put pan in oven and cook 15 minutes. Remove pan from oven.

Remove pork from pan and let rest on cutting board. Put saute pan with vegetables and liquid back in oven 3 minutes until liquid is reduced and syrupy. Vegetables should be well glazed when finished.

Slice pork and plate. To serve, place glazed vegetables and pan drippings over meat.

Filling: 1/4 cup butter, softened

2 tablespoons ground cinnamon 1/2 cup sugar

1 cup dried cranberries

1 cup chopped pecans To make Cinnamon Rolls: In saucepan, combine milk, water, butter, cornmeal and salt; bring to boil, stirring frequently.

Set aside to cool to 120-130 F. In separate bowl, combine 2 cups flour and yeast. Add cooled cornmeal mixture and, using mixer, beat on low until smooth. Add eggs and 1 cup flour; mix 1 minute. Stir in remaining flour, as necessary, to form soft dough.

Turn dough onto floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic. Place in greased bowl, cover and let rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

To make Topping: In saucepan, combine brown sugar, butter and milk; bring to boil, stirring occasionally. Pour into greased baking pan. Sprinkle with pecans; set aside.

Heat oven to 375 F. To make Filling: Punch dough down, divide in half. Roll each half into rectangle; spread with softened butter.

Combine cinnamon and sugar; sprinkle heavily over butter. Sprinkle cranberries and pecans over top. Roll up dough from one side. Pinch seams and turn ends under. Cut each roll into 12 slices.

Place slices cut-side down in baking pan.

Cover and let rise until nearly doubled in size, about 30 minutes.

Bake 25 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool about 1 minute. Invert onto serving platter.

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Take our Sled SMS Community Shuttle • Holiday Shopping • Appointments • Airport Monday • Wednesday • Thursday • Friday ARRIVE 6:30 AM 8:15 AM 10:15 AM

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Cinnamon Rolls with Dried Cranberries and Pecans

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“Why, it’s old Fezziwig! Bless his heart; it’s Fezziwig alive again!”

Old Fezziwig laid down his pen, and looked up at the clock, which pointed to the hour of seven. He rubbed his hands and called out in a, rich, jovial voice: “Yo ho, there! Ebenezer! Dick!”

Scrooge’s former self, now grown a young man, came briskly in, accompanied by his fellow-’prentice.

“Yo ho, my boys!” said Fezziwig. “No more work to-night. Christmas Eve, Dick. Christmas, Ebenezer!” cried old Fezziwig, skipping down from the high desk. “Clear away, my lads, and let’s have lots of room here!”

It was done in a minute. The floor was swept, the lamps were trimmed, fuel was heaped upon the fire; and the warehouse became a snug, warm, and bright ballroom.

In came a fiddler with a music-book.

In came Mrs. Fezziwig, and the three Miss Fezziwigs, beaming and lovable. In came all the young men and women employed in the business, the housemaid, the baker, the cook, the milkman. Away they all went, twenty couples at once!

There were dances, and games, and more dances, and there was cake, and there was a great piece of Cold Roast Beef, and there were mince-pies, and plenty of ale.

When the clock struck eleven, this domestic ball broke up. Mr. and Mrs. Fezziwig took their stations, one on either side of the door, and shaking hands with every person individually as he or she went out, wished him or her a Merry Christmas.

During the whole of this time, Scrooge had acted like a man out of his wits.

He remembered everything, enjoyed everything. It was not until now that he remembered the Ghost, and became conscious that it was looking full upon him.

“A small matter,” said the Ghost, “to make these silly folks so full of gratitude.”

“Small!” echoed Scrooge.

The Spirit signed to him to listen to the two apprentices, who were pouring out their hearts in praise of Fezziwig: and when he had done so, said, “Why! Is it not? He has spent but a few pounds of your mortal money: three or four perhaps. Is that so much that he deserves this praise?”

“It isn’t that,” said Scrooge, heated by the remark, and speaking unconsciously like his former, not his latter, self. “It isn’t that, Spirit. He has the power to make our work a pleasure or a toil. The happiness he gives, is quite as great as if it cost a fortune.”

He felt the Spirit’s glance, and stopped.

“What is the matter?” asked the Ghost.

“Nothing particular,” said Scrooge.

“Something, I think?” the Ghost insisted.

“No,” said Scrooge, “No. I should like to be able to say a word or two to my clerk just now. That’s all.”

Scrooge and the Ghost again stood side by side in the open air.

“My time grows short,” observed the Spirit. “Quick!”

This was not addressed to Scrooge, or to any one whom he could see, but it produced an immediate effect. For again Scrooge saw himself. He was older now; a man in the prime of life. His face had not the harsh lines of later years; but there was an eager, greedy, restless motion in the eye.

He was not alone, but sat by a fair young girl in a mourning-dress: in her eyes there were tears.

“It matters little,” she said, softly. “To you, very little. Another idol has displaced me. It is a golden one. May you be happy in the life you have chosen!”

She left him, and they parted.

“Spirit!” said Scrooge, “show me no more! Conduct me home. Why do you delight to torture me? I cannot bear it!

Leave me! Take me back. Haunt me no longer!”

He was conscious of being exhausted, and of being in his own bedroom. He had barely time to reel to bed, before he sank into a heavy sleep.

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In the City of Spokane, we pick up or drop off at the Bank of America on Riverside and Howard. Upon request, we can also pick up at the following locations: Spokane International Airport, any of the major Hospitals including VA hospital, NorthTown Mall, Northpoint Wal-Mart, 29th and Regal, Fancher and Sprague or Trent and Fancher.

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1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning

2 tablespoons parsley, chopped 1/3 cup dried cranberries

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Using skillet, heat butter until melted and beginning to become toasty. Add cauliflower rice and cook until soft, constantly stirring. Add black eyed peas, Cajun seasoning and parsley; stir and cover with lid. Reduce heat to low and cook 5 minutes. Add dried cranberries, roasted butternut squash and sage.

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b r i e f ly Christmas Cantata touring the area DALKENA – The Dalkena Church Christmas Cantata is going on tour, from north to south Pend Oreille County to West Bonner County. On Saturday, Dec. 1 the cantata will perform at the Festival of Trees at Sadie Halstead Middle School at 11:45 a.m. The group will move on to Newport Hospital and Health Services Long Term Care at 1:30 p.m., then at assisted living in Newport at 3 p.m. On Sunday, Dec. 2 the cantata will perform at Rathdrum Bible Church at 6 p.m., then at the Pend Oreille Bible Church in Cusick on Sunday, Dec. 9 at 6 p.m. The group will move up north to perform at the Ione Congregational Church in Ione Sunday, Dec. 16, at 6 p.m. The final performance will be Sunday, Dec. 23 at the Dalkena Community Church at 6 p.m.

Chair yoga at Live and Learn program PRIEST RIVER – On Saturday, Dec. 1 at 11 a.m. join yoga instructor Sonja Evelyn for the Live and Learn program, Restorative Chair Yoga.

Learn how yoga stretches and poses can be done at home or the office. Chair yoga provides all of the health benefits of yoga— muscle and bone mass, balance, relaxation and mind-body-spirit awareness. Restorative poses help relieve the effects of stress or fatigue. Participants will learn to work with breath and range of motion to expand lung capacity and flexibility tailored to their structural needs. Registration is not necessary for these Live and Learn programs. For more information call the library at 208-448-2207 or email library@westbonnerlibrary.org. Follow library programs and events at www.westbonner.lili.org.

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

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

Keeping it civil Newport High School student Mattea Sigfrinius and Riverside High School student Willow Vaughn lead their fellow Know Your Government delegates in an exercise on civility Sunday, Nov. 18.

To learn more about this 4-H program, go to www. extension.wsu.edu/4h/ youth/kyg.

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An area of turmoil and hope NEWPORT – Loren McGrail, who has worked in Palestine for the past several years, will be at Newport United Church of Christ (UCC) on Monday, Dec. 3. A meet and greet is at 4:30 p.m., with a potluck dinner at 5 p.m. and presentation at 6 p.m.

“Loren brings a unique perspective as a person of faith who demonstrates that faith in direct work, as well as in her artistic treasures,” says UCC Pastor Becky Anderson. “Hear about an area of our world which is in turmoil, but also in hope.”

McGrail has served two terms with the YWCA of Palestine. This appointment is through the Common Global Ministries Board of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and the United Church of Christ. Rev. McGrail is the Communications, Advocacy,

and Church Relations Officer for the YWCA of Palestine. She writes and edits newsletters, statements, and Action Alerts. She coordinates the advocacy projects which include: The Fabric of Our Lives, Breaking Down the Wall, The Wise Women Also Came, and The Flight into Egypt. She meets with church groups and delegations. She is also the Advocacy Officer for the Joint Advocacy Initiative (JAI) and edits their on-line newsletter Eye on Palestine and works with the Olive Tree Campaign. She also serves the Church of Scotland as one of their ecumenical partners.

The UCC is located 430 W. 3rd, on the corner of Spokane and 3rd in Newport.

For more information, call the church office at 509-447-4121.

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Share the Dharma Dec. 2 NEWPORT – Sravasti Abbey, the Tibetan Buddhist monastery near Newport, invites friends and newcomers to come Sunday, Dec. 2, for a talk about “A Healthy Diet for the Mind.” The talk is part of the monthly Sharing the Dharma Day, and is based on An OpenHearted Life, a book published by Shambhala and co-written

by Venerable Thubten Chodron, Sravasti Abbey founder and abbess, and clinical psychologist Dr. Russell Kolts. All are welcome.

The day’s schedule also includes a guided meditation, vegetarian potluck lunch, facilitated discussion on the topic, as well as celebration of Lama Tsongkhapa; one of Tibetan Buddhism’s greatest scholars and yogis. According to a press release from Sravasti Abbey, it’s also the day the group joins with Faith United to Prevent Gun Violence

congregations across the U.S. in a candlelight vigil.

The program is offered freely, and donations as well as food offerings for the resident nuns and monk are welcomed.

The first session begins at 9:45 a.m., potluck lunch is at noon, and the program ends at 3 p.m. People are asked to bring food to share for lunch, avoiding onions, garlic, and leeks as well as meat, fish, or chicken. Dress is casual, although modesty is appropriate for a monastic environment.

Short skirts and shorts are discouraged.

Sravasti Abbey is located at 692 Country Lane, south of Newport.

For more information and directions call 509-447-5549 or email office.sravasti@ gmail.com. Find additional information about Sravasti Abbey at Sravasti.org.

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Mill Rd., Oldtown

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

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

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

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

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

Quilters Meet: 11 a.m. Priest River Senior Center

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

Contact Barb at 509-4470775.

Duplicate Bridge: 12:30 p.m. - Hospitality House in Newport

Fiber Arts Knitting and Spinning Group: 9 a.m. Create Arts Center, Newport Story Time: 10:30 a.m. Blanchard Library Story Time - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick: 11 a.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick Priest River Lioness: 11:30 a.m. - Priest River Senior Center Priest River Lioness Meeting: 11:45 a.m. - Priest River Senior Center Al-Anon: Noon - American Lutheran Church Pinochle: 1 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center Alcoholics Anonymous: 5:45 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport Spirit Lake Historical Society: 6:30 p.m. - Call 208-623-5626 for s

Thursday, Nov. 29 Non-Denominational Bible Study Group: 10 a.m. - United Church of Christ, 430 W. Third St., Newport Line Dancing: 10 a.m. Priest River Senior Center Alcoholic’s Anonymous Women’s meeting: 10 a.m.

- Rotary Club, Old Diamond

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

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

Saturday, Dec.1 Priest River American Legion Breakfast: 8-10:30 a.m. - VFW on Larch Street Books out Back: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Priest River Library Angel Paws: Noon - The Ranch Club, Contact Debbie 509-445-1005 Happy Agers Card Party: 1 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center AA Meeting: 5 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport Oath Keepers Constitutional Study Group:

Schoener is Girl of The Month NEWPORT – High school senior Julie Schoener is the Sopromtist International of Newport’s Girl of The Month for November.

She moved to Newport with her parents, Rod and Theresa, and two brothers, Dylan and Gavin, four years ago from Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. She is involved in numerous community activities, like volunteering for the Inland Northwest Blood Drives held at Newport High School, food drives, selling concessions at sporting events, refereeing and little girls’ basketball camp.

After graduation, Schoener plans to attend Eastern Washington University and enroll in the nursing program. She plans to become a labor and delivery nurse.

“Thank you so much for giving me the honor of being Girl of The Month,” Schoener told the Soroptimist club. “I appreciate what you all do for girls like me.”

Soroptimist is an international organization of women who work to improve the lives of women and girls, in local com-

6:30 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport

Sunday, Dec. 2 Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport

Monday, Dec. 3 Bonner County Homeschool Group: 2:30 p.m.

- Priest River City Park Youth Advisory Council: 4 p.m. - Blanchard Library Priest River Chamber Board: 4 p.m. - Chamber Office Newport Maws and Paws Booster Club: 6 p.m. - Newport High School Library

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

Morning Worship ~ 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday: Youth ~6:30 p.m.

Pastor Mitch McGhee 447-3265

DALKENA COMMUNITY CHURCH • VILLAGE MISSIONS

S.S. ~ 9:15 • Worship ~ 10:45 a.m.

Family Night, Wednesday ~ 7 p.m.

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

Tuesday, Dec. 4

Soroptimist International of Newport Business Meeting: 12-1 p.m. - Pine Ridge Community Church Weight Watchers: 5:30-6 p.m. Weigh in and 6 p.m. meeting - Pine Ridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport

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

Kaniksu Lodge 97: 6 p.m. 111 Main St., Priest River

Mothers of Preschoolers Gathering: 10 a.m.

- Priest River Assembly of God Church Support Group for Families with Memory Issues: Noon - 1:30 p.m. - Newport United Church of Christ, 430

CATHOLIC MASSES

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

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

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

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

HOUSE OF THE LORD

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

CHURCH OF FAITH

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

Wed. - Bible Study 6 p.m.

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

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

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

Julie Schoener is the Soroptimist Girl of The Month for November.

munities and throughout the world. Over 90,000 Soroptimists in about 124 countries and territories contribute time and financial support to community–based and international projects that benefit women and girls. Soroptimist of Newport is the local chapter representing Pend Oreille and Bonner Counties.

Blanchard Lions: 7 p.m. Blanchard Inn

W. Third, Newport

Pend Oreille County Search and Rescue: 7 p.m. - Newport Health Center Basement Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - St. Anthony’s Church

Where to Worship

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

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

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

Friday Service 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Prayer 4:30 p.m.

Pastor Jim McDonald

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

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

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

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

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

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obituari es Michael James Jeffery Newport

Michael James Jeffery passed away suddenly at home on Nov.18, 2018.

He went home to be with Jesus at the young age of 15.

Jeffery Michael had a love for life, laughter and was always tinkering on something.

He loved being busy on the farm, just a farm boy doing farm things. He loved bikes, the outdoors, and going 4x4ing, the muddier the better.

He was born in Beaverton, Ore., on March 4, 2003.

He spent most of his time growing up in Warden, Wash., and then moving to Newport, Wash., in 2016.

He is preceded in death by grandmother Vicki Scott; great grandfather William Jeffery; Uncle William “Billy” Jeffery, and great grandmother Dora Ream.

Survived by Father James (Bonnie) Jeffery siblings Jared and Isabel, grandparents William (Liz) Jeffery, great-grandmother Lena Jeffery, grandparents Gary (Marilyn) Russell, great-grandmother Wanda Russell; mother Michelle Taylor, grandmother Madelyn Ream and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Dec. 1, 2018 at 11 a.m. at Larson Heights Elementary School 700 Lindberg, Lane in Moses Lake, Wash., with a reception following.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to a veteran charity of your choice.

A Memorial Reception will also take place on Dec. 9, 2018, from 11:30 a.m.

-1:30 p.m. at Calvary Chapel in Newport, at 101 S. Scott Ave, Newport, Wash.

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

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

Robert Walter Miller Oldtown

Robert Walter Miller, 68, died suddenly on Thursday afternoon, Nov. 15, 2018, at his home in Oldtown, Idaho, after a long and courageous battle with chronic back pain and depression.

The emotional and physical pain became overwhelmingly unbearable, and Rob took his own life.

Rob was born October 3, 1950, in Spokane, Wash., and was a lifelong area resident of the Priest River/ Oldtown, Idaho area.

His early childhood was

adventurous and full of stories on the family Bear Paw Ranch with five siblings.

Later, his parents decided to part ways and he moved to Richland, Wash., with his father.

He then moved to Cheney, Wash., where Miller he excelled in wrestling and graduated from Cheney High School in 1968.

He proceeded on to college at University of Washington to pursue a career as a surgeon. He decided that he was too much of a free spirit and the college life was not for him.

His math skills were a perfect fit as a lumber salesman and he worked for 21 years at Diamond International Lumber (which later became Albeni Falls Building Supply), owned by his step father Harold (Blackie) Ockert. He also worked for Oldtown Hardware, United States Postal Service, and finished his career strong at Newport Hospital as a Staff Engineer from 2005 - 2016.

He enjoyed being productive and being able to contribute his wisdom to those who needed it.

His friendly, jovial, non-judgmental personality won over the hearts of those fortunate to have known him.

He is survived by his wife Gail Miller (Falk), his sister Allison Hagman (Ockert), his daughter Marisa Thornton (Miller), his sons Jason Miller and Kelly Miller, and grandchildren Kantrel, Kymara, Kaden, Ava, Roslynn, Blake, Kellsey, Skyler, Cody, Ruger, Korden, and Ayla. He is predeceased by his father, Richard Miller, his mother, Beverly Ockert, siblings Randy Miller, Rick Miller, Ronnie Miller, Rusty Miller and Candy Garza (Miller).

A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019, at 1 p.m. at the Priest River Event Center in Priest River, Idaho. All are welcome.

Please bring a potluck dish.

Contributions in memory of Robert may be made to Marisa Thornton 171 White Way, Priest River, Idaho 83856. ShermanCampbell Funeral and Cremation Services in Newport is in charge of arrangements.

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

Donna Lee Cords Priest River

Donna Lee Cords of Priest River, passed away at her home in the early morning hours of Nov. 17, 2018. She was 83.

Born in Selah, Wash., she was the second of three children to Frank and Selba Sartin.

After graduating from high school, she took an interest in and became a surgical scrub technician in the Seattle area.

She worked at Standring Memorial Hospital before becoming a bookkeeper

and working for a number of companies in the Seattle area.

In 1965, she met and married the love of her life, Tom Cords. Together they raised Donna’s four children: Sandra, Donald, Tony and Tamera.

In 1990, they purchased property on the Pend Oreille River in Priest River. They put a home on the property in 1993, traveling back and forth from the Seattle area until retiring in Idaho full time in 2001.

Their retirement home became a favorite destina-

tion for family gatherings, at times busting at the seams to hold all who came to enjoy it.

She was loved by her family, which includes her brother Pete, sister Shirlene, four grandchildren and their Cords spouses, two great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and their families. She was preceded in death by one child, Leah Lynn; and her sister Shirlene.

Family and friends are invited to a celebration of her life at 1 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, at Priest River Community Church, 49 Washington St., Priest River.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation in her name to Priest River Ministries Advocates for Women.

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

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

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

Certain police calls are generally omitted because of space constraints. These include but aren’t limited to ambulance calls for illness, unfounded alarms, traffic stops, dogs at large, abandoned vehicles, 911 hang–ups and civil standbys.

All dispositions for the police reports are assumed to be active, assist or transfer at press time. The police reports are updated each weekday on The Miner Online.

ERRATIC DRIVER: N. State Ave., report of a Chevy Suburban driving erratically and a possible DUI.

Lane, report that the complainant’s 14-year-old son left the house on foot about 20 minutes ago.

RUNAWAY JUVENILE: Hillcrest Lane, Newport, report of a 14-year-old male did not come home from school today. It is unknown where he is.

ANIMAL PROBLEM: Westside Calispel, report of two Rottweiler dogs outside that are acting aggressive.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE: Deer Valley Lane, Newport, report of a moose in a barn, and is keeping the complainant from leaving.

ARREST: S. Garden Ave., Michael E. Sisler, 32, of Spokane was arrested on a warrant.

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: W. Walnut St., report of an officer out with a vehicle at the gas station.

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Quail Loop, Newport, report of an officer out with a suspicious vehicle.

Pend Orielle County

Monday, Nov. 19 SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE: Dads Lane, report of a strong odor that smells like someone is making meth or burning garbage.

VIOLATION OF A PROTECTION ORDER: Turtle Road, Cusick JUVENILE PROBLEM: S. Calispel Ave., Newport THEFT: Spring Valley Road, Newport, report of tires stolen off of a vehicle used for extrication purposes.

JUVENILE PROBLEM: Hwy. 2, report that a juvenile is not listening to his mother.

BURGLARY: Silverleaf Road, Newport, report that the complainant’s 16-year-old daughter is home alone and two males are at the residence looking through the out buildings there are no vehicles.

WEAPON OFFENSE: Glendale Drive, Newport, report that the complainant can hear someone shooting behind her house.

TRAFFIC HAZARD: Hwy. 2, report that a mattress is in the middle of a one-lane roadway and is blocking it.

DISTURBANCE: S. Fea Ave., residence is packed with cars and subjects are screaming outside.

Tuesday, Nov. 20 DRUGS: Hwy. 31, Metaline, report that a student has possession of drugs.

TRESPASSING: Roberts Drive, subjects in a red Dodge went back on their property again.

The complainants believe they are getting wood there now.

HARASSMENT: W. 7th St., Newport, report that the complainant would like to speak to an officer about a neighbor who is harassing her.

ILLEGAL BURNING: Roberts Road, Newport, report of a subject burning a slash pile.

FISH & GAME: Greenhouse Road, report of a male loading a deer into a pickup.

Wednesday, Nov. 21 SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Laurelhurst Drive, Newport, report of a suspicious red truck.

BURGLARY: N. Spokane Ave., Newport, report that the complainant’s shop was broken into sometime in the night.

RECOVERED VEHICLE: Independence Road, Newport, report of a black Ford Focus up on blocks on property.

TRESPASSING: Carpenter Drive, Newport, report that sometime in the last few days the complainant believes the neighbor trespassed on the property and cut trees. Then drug them to their property where it is split now.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE: Davis Road, Usk, report that complainant believes neighbors are sneaking around and shaking his fifth-wheel he can hear them talking but can’t see them.

ACCIDENT: W. Walnut St., report that the complainant backed into another vehicle.

THEFT: Bergen Road, Newport, report that a rear license plate was stolen.

ARREST: N. Newport Hwy., Viktor N. Kravchenko, 31, of Deer Park was arrested on a local misdemeanor warrant.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE: W. Kelly Drive, Newport, report that the complainant’s neighbors are in the backyard, in motor home. The complainant thinks they are out to get him, and possibly scare him.

ACCIDENT: Scotia Road, report of a vehicle on its side, unknown type of vehicle and didn’t see anyone around and vehicle is not running.

ARREST: Nathan Wood, 43, of Spokane and Jared Bestrom, 41, of Spokane were arrested for warrants.

Thursday, Nov. 22 TRAFFIC HAZARD: Flowery Trail Road, report that a Semitruck is stuck on a hill, blocking roadway RUNAWAY JUVENILE: Hillcrest

5th St.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: W. Kelly Drive, report of someone walking around a trailer with a flashlight.

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Rustic Road, report of an unknown vehicle parked in the driveway.

West Bonner County

Monday, Nov. 19 No reportable incidents

ACCIDENT: Deeter Road, report that a vehicle slid off the road, there were no injuries.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: W. Kelly Drive, report that the complainant believes people are trying to get into his home.

NOISE COMPLAINT: Hwy. 2, report of loud music coming from this location.

Tuesday, Nov. 20 NON-INJURY ACCIDENT: Hwy. 2, Priest River ACCIDENT, UNKNOWN INJURY: Hwy. 57, Priest River NON-INJURY ACCIDENT: Dufort Road, Priest River UNATTENDED DEATH: Wakena Lane, Priest River

Friday, Nov. 23

Wednesday, Nov. 21

DISTURBANCE: S. Scott Ave., report of two subjects fighting in the alleyway.

PROWLER: Blackthorn Road, Oldtown

THEFT: Freedom Meadows Drive, report that rolls of electrical wire were stolen.

Thursday, Nov. 22 NON-INJURY ACCIDENT: USFS 2550, Blanchard

DISABLED VEHICLE: Hwy. 2, report of a female in a vehicle acting strange, she possibly ran out of gas.

DOMESTIC DISPUTE: Old Priest River Road, Priest River

JUVENILE PROBLEM: S. Union Ave., report that the neighbor’s children are beating on the side of the complainant’s residence.

ACCIDENT, INJURIES: Als Welding Road, Spirit Lake

FIRE-SMOKE ONLY: Greggs Road, report of smoke in the basement.

Friday, Nov. 23

Saturday, Nov. 24 DRUGS: W. Walnut St., report that a male subject dropped a baggie in the lobby, and it possibly has drugs in it.

FOUND PROPERTY: S. State Ave., report that someone left a red bicycle on the front lawn.

VIOLATION OF A PROTECTION ORDER: Hwy. 2, report that the complainant’s husband violated protection order.

INTOXICATION: Hwy. 2, report of a female stumbling around.

She was almost hit by vehicles several times.

ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 20, report of a vehicle swerving and driving well below the speed limit.

TRAFFIC OFFENSE: Hwy. 2, report of an ATV riding on highway with no lights.

Sunday, Nov. 25

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: W.

ARREST: Eastriver Road, Priest River, Kathryn Tribby-Moore, 48, of Spokane was arrested for two counts of injury to a child.

DUI, ALCOHOL OR DRUGS: Eastriver Road, Priest River

Saturday, Nov. 24 STRUCTURE FIRE: Eastshore Road, Coolin

HUNTING & FISHING VIOLATIONS: Eastside Road, Priest River HUNTING & FISHING VIOLATIONS: Bear Paw Road, Priest River SHOPLIFTING: E. 5th St., Oldtown

HARASSMENT: Silver Birch Road, report that the complainant receiving harassing text messages from a subject.

TRESPASSING: W. 7th St., report that a trespassed subject is at the property.

ARREST: Summit Blvd, Priest River, Jonathan Allen-Noble, 19, of Oldtown was arrested on a Bonner County warrant and charged with possession of marijuana over three ounces, trafficking drugs and paraphernalia with intent to use.

NON-INJURY ACCIDENT: Hwy. 41, Oldtown

ASSAULT: W. Walnut St., report that several subjects beat a man with a baseball bat, and took off in a vehicle.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Hummingbird Lane, report of a possible burglary.

ACCIDENT SLIDE OFF: Clagstone Road, Spirit Lake

Sunday, Nov. 25 ANIMAL PROBLEM Hummingbird Lane, Blanchard SHOPLIFTING: E. 5th St. N., Oldtown ARREST: N. Boyer Rd., Sandpoint, Michael Gillock, 33, of Newport, was charged with two counts of felony aggravated battery in the Bonner County Jail.

Pubic Meetings Wednesday, Nov. 28 Tri-County Economic Development District: 11 a.m. - TEDD Conference Room, 986 S. Main, Suite A, Colville

Saturday, Dec. 1 Pondoray Shores Water and Sewer District: 9 a.m. - PUD Building, 130 N. Washington, Newport

Monday, Dec. 3 Pend Oreille County Commissioners: 9 a.m. - Pend Oreille County Courthouse Bonner County Fair Board: 6 p.m. Fairgrounds Office in Sandpoint Newport City Council: 6 p.m. - Newport City Hall 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. 4 Bonner County Commissioners: 8:45 a.m. - Bonner County Administrative Building Pend Oreille County Commissioners: 9 a.m. - Pend Oreille County Courthouse Lenora Water and Sewer District: 10 a.m. - Skookum Rendezvous Lodge 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. 5 Diamond Lake Water and Sewer: 10 a.m. - District Office, 172 South Shore Road 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

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

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Continued from 7B 2018328 PUBLIC NOTICE S TAT E O F WA S H I N G T O N D E PA R T M E N T O F E C O L O G Y N O T I C E O F A P P L I C AT I O N T O A P P R O P R I AT E P U B L I C WAT E R S TAKE NOTICE: That Michael and Christine Poirier of Kennewick, WA on October 16, 2018 under Application No. S330828, filed for permit to appropriate public waters, subject to existing rights, from Pend Oreille River in the amount of .06 cubic foot per second, continuously, each year for single domestic supply, seasonal irrigation of 1 acre and fire protection, as needed. The source of the proposed appropriation is to be located within Gov’t Lot 11, SE1/4 of Section 19, Township 35 N., Range 44 E.W.M., in Pend Oreille County.

Protests or objections to approval of this application must include a detailed statement of the basis for objections; protests must be accompanied by a fifty ($50.00) dollar recording fee and filed with the Department of Ecology, at the address shown below, within thirty (30) days from November 28, 2018.

STATE OF WASHINGTON

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

The date, time and location of the hearing is as follows: December 4, 2018 – 10:15 a.m., Newport Administration Office Newport Conference Room 130 N. Washington Avenue Newport, WA 99156 The public is invited to attend and be heard.

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/s/ Karen Willner Karen Willner Clerk of the Board Published in The Newport Miner November 21 and 28, 2018.(43-2) _________________________ 2018332 PUBLIC NOTICE TS No WA08000508-16-1 TO No 16-0008772 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON CHAPTER 61.24 ET. SEQ. Grantor: DANA F EMERSON, KATHY EMERSON Current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Current Trustee of the Deed of Trust: MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps Current Mortgage Servicer of the Deed of Trust: Bank of America, N.A. Reference Number of the Deed of Trust: Instrument No. 2007 0293390 Parcel Number: 443204-53-0017 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on December 28, 2018, 09:00 AM, At the Main Stairs, Old City Courthouse, 625 W. Fourth Street, 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 cashier’s check or certi-

fied checks from federally or State chartered banks, at the time of sale the following described real property, situated in the County of Pend Oreille, State of Washington, to-wit: LOT 16, 17, AND 18 OF CAMELOT ON USK, ARTHUR PHASE II SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO THE SHORT PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN BOOK 2 OF SHORT PLATS PAGE 150, RECORDS OF PEND OREILLE COUNTY, WASHINGTON. APN: 443204-53-0017 More commonly known as 1661 LENORA DR, USK, WA 99180-9125 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated June 25, 2007, executed by DANA F EMERSON, KATHY EMERSON as Trustor(s), to secure obligations in favor of BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. as original Beneficiary recorded July 13, 2007 as Instrument No. 2007 0293390 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Pend Oreille County, Washington. II. No action commenced by BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., 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 Grantors’ default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust/Mort-

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Continued from 8B gage. 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 November 8, 2010 To August 3, 2018 Number of Payments 12 $73.40 7 $71.03 2 $66.30 1 $73.31 1 $68.48 6 $73.20 2 $70.83 2 $70.84 1 $73.29 1 $73.39 1 $71.04 1 $106.29 5 $107.57 14 $111.16 4 $107.58 2 $100.40 1 $53,520.60 1 $443.31 1 $452.31 6 $483.50 1 $389.92 1 $343.13 3 $467.91 2 $525.37 1 $474.52 2 $547.65 1 $565.90 4 $1,667.10 2$1,647.54 2 $1,707.64 1 $1,645.03 2 $1726.00 1 $1,748.18Total 88,288.59 LATE CHARGE INFORMATION November 8, 2010 August 3, 2018 $37.51 $37.51 PROMISSORY NOTE INFORMATION Note Dated: June 25, 2007 Note Amount $175,000.00 Interest Paid To: October 8, 2010 Next Due Date: November 8, 2010 Current Beneficiary: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Contact Phone No: 800-669-6650 Address: 7105 Corporate Drive, Building C, Plano, TX 75024 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $190,918.89, 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 or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on December 28, 2018. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by December 17, 2018, (11 days before the sale date) to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before December 17, 2018 (11 days before the sale) the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustees’ 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 December 17, 2018 (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower or Grantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance by paying the entire principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults.

VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the current Beneficiary, BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): ADDRESS DANA F EMERSON 1661

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

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

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LENORA DRIVE, USK, WA 991809125 DANA F EMERSON 4171 E Early Dawn Ave, Post Falls, ID 83854 KATHY EMERSON 1661 LENORA DRIVE, USK, WA 99180-9125 KATHY EMERSON 4171 E Early Dawn Ave, Post Falls, ID 83854 UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF DANA F EMERSON 1661 LENORA DRIVE, USK, WA 99180-9125 UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF KATHY EMERSON 1661 LENORA DRIVE, USK, WA 99180-9125 by both first class and certified mail on February 17, 2017, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place February 17, 2017 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 Trustees’ Sale. X. Notice to Occupants or Tenants. The purchaser at the Trustee’s sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060.

Notice to Borrower(s) who 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 on this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you might 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) 569-4287 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 Dated: August 16, 2018 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as Duly Appointed Successor Trustee By: Alan Burton, Vice President MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps 500 Union Street, Suite 620 Seattle, WA 98101 Toll Free Number: (844) 367-8456 TDD: (800) 833-6388 For Reinstatement/Pay Off Quotes, contact MTC Financial Inc. DBA Trustee Corps SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT www.Auction.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Auction.com at 800.280.2832ISL Number 47600, Pub Dates: 11/28/2018, 12/19/2018, THE NEWPORT MINER Published in The Newport Miner November 28 and December 19, 2018.(44,47) __________________________

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2018333 PUBLIC NOTICE S U P E R I O R C O U R T, S TAT E O F WA S H I N G T O N , C O U N T Y O F SPOKANE No. 18401815-32 NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the Matter of the Estate

of EDWIN HAROLD JOHNSON, Deceased.

The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate.

Persons having claims against the deceased must, prior to the time such claims would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, serve or mail their claims in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 to the personal representative or the attorney of record at the address stated below and file the original copy of the claim with the Clerk of this Court.

The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(3); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of this notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim will be forever barred, except under those provisions included in RCW 11.40.051 or 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the probate assets and nonprobate assets of the decedent.

DATE OF FILING COPY OF NOTICE TO CREDITORS with Clerk of the Court: November 20, 2018.

DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: November 28, 2018.

CHANCE E JOHNSON Personal Representative of said Estate Address: 1418 N Bolivar Spokane Valley WA 99216 STEPHEN H. FORD Attorney for Estate 320 S. Sullivan Rd. Spokane Valley, WA 99037 (509) 924-2400 Published in The Newport Miner November 28, December 5 and 12, 2018.(44-3) __________________________ 2018334 PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF T H E S TAT E O F WA S H I N G T O N I N AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KING, J U V E N I L E D E PA R T M E N T NO: 18-7-02463-1 KNT 18-7-02464-0 KNT NOTICE OF HEARING IN RE THE DEPENDENCY OF: H AY Z E L K AY ’ LY N N P E N D L E Y DOB: 04/02/2018 TRULY B. PENDLEY DOB: 08/03/2015 TO: *James Bateman, Alleged Father; Unknown Father, and/or anyone claiming parental/paternal rights or interest in the children and to All Whom It May Concern: On August 8, 2018, a petition for Dependency was filed in the above entitled Court, pursuant to RCW 13.34.080 and/or RCW 26.33.310 regarding the above named children, whose parents are Chanlee Amber Pendley and *.

[FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CALL 253-372-5738, 8:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.]

Said Petition will be heard on December 27, 2018, at the hour of 8:15 a.m., at King County Superior Court, Juvenile Department, 401 4th Ave North, Kent, WA 98032, before a judge of the above entitled court, at which time you are directed to appear and answer the said petition or the petition will be granted and action will be taken by the court such as shall appear to be for the welfare of the said children.

Dated November 21, 2018.

BARBARA MINER KING COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT CLERK BY: AMD, Deputy Clerk Published in The Newport Miner November 28, December 5 and 12, 2018.(44-3) __________________________ 2018331A PUBLIC NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE The Commissioners of Pend Oreille County Fire District 2 will be holding a supplemental budget hearing plus the 2018 budget proposal on December 5th 2018. The supplemental budget hearing will start at 6:00PM and end at 6:45PM. The meeting will be held at Station 23 390442 SR 20, Cusick WA. 99119.

The Public is encouraged to attend.

Any questions should be directed to Chief Christopher Haynes at 509442-2311 Respectfully Submitted by Christopher Haynes, Fire Chief Published in The Newport Miner November 28, 2018.(44) _________________________

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2018335 PUBLIC NOTICE REQUEST FOR BIDS 18-029 1 5 K V PA D M O U N T E D S O L I D D I E L E C T R I C I N S U L AT E D VA C U U M L O A D I N T E R R U P T E R S A N D VA C U U M FA U LT I N T E R R U P T E R S PEND OREILLE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT Public Utility District No. 1 of Pend Oreille County (the District), is requesting bids for 15KV padmounted solid dieletric insulated vacuum load interrupters and vacuum fault interrupters.

Full specifications are available at http://popud.org/about-us/contracts-and-vendors. Any questions should be directed to ktornow@ popud.org.

Three hard copies of the bids are due December 14, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. to District Headquarters in Newport: 130 N. Washington.

Women, minority, and small business enterprises are encouraged to apply. The District is an equal opportunity employer.

Published in The Newport Miner November 28 and December 5, 2018.(44-2) __________________________ 2018336 LEGAL NOTICE PORT OF PEND OREILLE C H A N G E I N M E E T I N G D AT E The Port of Pend Oreille Board of Commissioners meeting scheduled for December 11, 2018 has been changed to December 20, 2018. The meeting will begin at 9:00 a.m. and will be held at the Port office located at 1981 Black Road, Usk, WA. /s/ Kelly J. Driver, Manager Published in The Newport Miner November 28 and December 5, 2018.(44-2) ___________________________ 2018337 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Pend Oreille County Board of Commissioners will be holding to receive comments on declaring surplus and identifying the means of disposal the following vehicles: VEHICLES 1. 1997 Mack RD688 Water Truck (202) VIN: 1M2P270C6VM032216 Mileage 200,000 + Sell on line auction 2. 1996 Ford New Holland Brush cutter (BC 56) VIN: D202105 Hours 4904 Sell on line auction 3. 2010 Quad Trak 4wd Scissor lift Serial # 11700031 Hours: 222 Sell on line auction This hearing will take place on 10th of December, 2018 at 10:30 pm in the Commissioners Chambers, County Courthouse, 625 W. 4th Street, Newport, Washington. For more information on this please contact Brian Egland at 509-447-4513.

Clerk of the Board Published in The Newport Miner November 28 and December 5, 2018.(44-2) __________________________ 2018338 LEGAL NOTICE The following ordinance was adopted at the regular meeting of the Town of Ione Council on November 21, 2018. The complete text of the ordinance is available for review at the Clerk’s office during regular business hours. Ordinance 607 is declaring an emergency in the Office of the Treasurer and amending the 2018 annual budget. The said emergency arises from underestimated appropriations in Fund 317 Airport Reserve Fund in the amount of $2,932.10 /s/ Sandy Hutchinson Sandy Hutchinson Town Clerk/Treasurer Published in The Newport Miner November 28, 2018.(44) __________________________ 2018339 PUBLIC NOTICE ORDINANCE #340 An Ordinance to repeal Ordinance No. 327 of the Town of Metaline Falls, Washington and establishing new Wastewater (sewer) utility policy and rates.

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Priest River Lamanna High School wrestlers Arron Reyes (right) and Colby Poe spar with one another during a non-league match Saturday, Nov. 24. Selkirk and Bonners Ferry High schools also attended.

Clerk/Treasurer Town of Metaline Falls

Continued from 9B A full text of the ordinance is available upon request from the Clerk’s Office of the Town of Metaline Falls.

Published in The Newport Miner November 28 and December 5, 2018.(44-2) __________________________ 2018340 PUBLIC NOTICE ORDINANCE #341 RESOLUTION #2018-02 The Town of Metaline Falls 2019 Preliminary Budget is on file at the clerk’s Office for review.

The Town of Metaline Falls will be holding a Public hearing at 5:45p.m on December 11, 2018 in the Town of Metaline Falls City Hall to review and approve the Tax Levy Resolution 2018-02 for the 2019 Budget year.

During the regular scheduled meeting at 6:00 p.m. on the same date, Ordinance 341, the 2019 Annual Budget will be presented for passage. For a full copy of Ordinance 341, please call 509-446-2211.

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Published in The Newport Miner November 28 and December 5, 2018.(44-2) __________________________ 2018341 PUBLIC NOTICE ORDINANCE NO. 2048 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Newport, Pend Oreille County, Washington, amending Ordinance No. 2045 to provide for the increase in the principal amount of the City’s outstanding Water and Sewer Revenue Bond Anticipation Note, 2018 to $3,175,000 and extending the maturity date of the Note to December 31, 2019; providing for the effective date of this ordinance; and providing for other matters properly relating thereto. The full text of Ordinance No. 2048 is available for review at the City, and a copy of such will be mailed to any person upon request.

Published in The Newport Miner November 28, 2018.(44) _________________________

2018342 PUBLIC NOTICE ORDINANCE NO. 2049 An ordinance of the City of Newport, Washington, amending the fiscal year 2018 budget ORDINANCE NO. 2050 An ordinance of the City of Newport, Washington, amending NMC chapter 10.20, designating parking zones, loading zones and tow away zones Published in The Newport Miner November 28, 2018.(44) ________________________ 2018344 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING(S): CDBG GRANT SLOW SAND FEASIBILITY STUDY CLOSE OUT 2019 BUDGET SETTING 2019 RATE SETTING Notice is hereby given that the Town of Cusick has a regularly scheduled Town Council Meeting scheduled for December 10, 2018 and will be conducting 3 public hearings regarding

the afore mentioned topics.

It is planned that the Council will vote on and resolve all the afore mentioned issues. There will be discussion regarding current rates and rate setting for 2019.

Written comments must be submitted by December 5th, 2018 to Jennifer Lee, Cusick Town Clerk, PO Box 263, Cusick, WA 99119. Written or oral comments may also be submitted at the public hearing before the Cusick Town Council. All comments received will be included as a part of the public record that is forwarded to the Town Council before final action is taken. If you would like to receive notices regarding future meetings and public hearings or current information see our Facebook page Cusick Town Hall or visit our website at www.townofcusick.com. If you have questions regarding this or related matters, please call Jennifer Lee at 509-445-1718.

Dated: November 26, 2018 Published in The Newport Miner November 28 and December 5, 2018.(44-2)

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