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Testifiers support tribe’s air request the EPA can only deny the request if there is a problem with the process. Bray says comments close Dec. 14. He said most written comments come in close to the deadline. After comments close, the EPA will evaluate and respond to the comments. If no substantive process issues are raised, the EPA will likely approve the designation. That could happen in a month or two, he says. After the EPA decides, it will be published in the Federal Register for a 30day objection period. If no one files a formal objection, after the 30 days, the Class I standards would go into effect, he says. The change to a Class I designation would affect new, stationary polluters. Existing businesses such as Ponderay Newsprint and Vaagen Brothers wouldn’t be impacted unless they had a major expansion. Those who did emit more than the 100 tons of particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide or sulfur dioxide, could still get a permit to do so but would have to take measures to prevent excessive pollution. It wouldn’t affect everyday life, such as wood burning stoves or sanding. Jayson Tymko, CEO of PacWest Silicon, the company that wants to build a silicon smelter near Newport, says the company has been planning the smelter with Class I standards in mind. He says the company

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NEWPORT – People expressed support for The Kalispel Tribe’s proposal to have the reservation classified a Class I area under the federal Clean Air Act’s Prevention of Significant Deterioration program. A change to Class 1 would require stricter air standards for industrial emitters of air pollution. A well-attended hearing by the federal Environmental Protection Agency was held Thursday night, Dec. 6, at the PUD building in Newport to take public comment. All the commentators strongly supported the change to Class I. “We started CANSS because of a fear of pollution,” the first testifier, Michael Naylor, said. Naylor is chairman of the Citizens Against the Newport Silicon Smelter. He said CANSS has always supported the tribe’s proposal to increase the air standards. “Only with Class I status can the tribe have control,” said Jerry Person, another testifier. While the change to Class 1 designation is separate from the debate about the proposed silicon smelter, the smelter was on most of the testifiers’ minds. Tracy Morgan said greenhouse gasses from the smelter could cause “localized warming.” David C. Bray, associate director of air of EPA’s Region 10 Office of Air and Waste, says

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Feeling artsy before dinner Eighth grade student Alyssa Bolward (left) works on a homemade Christmas tree ornament while her classmate Nakiya Green watches. The two girls helped man the arts table at the Sadie Halstead Middle School family night Monday, Dec. 10.

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County revenue higher than expected BY CANEEL JOHNSON OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – The Pend Oreille County Commissioners adopted the budget for 2019 Monday, Dec. 10. The total budget for the current expense and the controlled funds is $34,711,189. The current expense fund pays for the daily activities of running the county. The controlled funds must be used for specific services and are not allowed to be used for anything else. The controlled funds is budgeted at $23,192,028. Controlled funds include costs like

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counseling, parks, veteran’s assistance, emergency 911 communications and solid waste. The total expected expenditures for the current expense are $11,519,161 and the expected revenue is $11,649,761. The $130,600 excess will be added to the cash flow reserves bringing reserves back up to $1 million. “We were pleased to pass the budget and bring the cash flow reserves back up to $1 million,” commissioner chair Steve Kiss said. “A couple of years ago we had to use it to balance the budget, which

brought it down to about $800,000 and next year we will be able to replace it.” The auditors recommended the county keep a healthy amount in reserves to help balance the budget and for emergencies, Kiss said. County officials were estimating an ending fund balance of $1.2 million, based on past year trends, but are now estimating an ending fund balance of $1.5 million. This is due to higher revenues in November and expected revenue in December. There

CANSS not a political group, PDC says

BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

OLYMPIA – The Washington Public Disclosure Commission wrapped up its investigation of the Citizens Against the Newport Silicon Smelter for state finance law violations. The case was closed with no evidence of violations, according to the status of the investigation on the PDC website www.pdc.wa.gov/browse/ cases/42973. “Based on these initial findings, staff has determined that in this instance, no evidence supports a finding of a violation warranting further investigation,” the PDC compliance coordinator wrote to Norm Smith in a Dec. 7 email posted to the PDC website. Smith filed the complaint with the PDC alleging campaign finance law violations. “The PDC has dismissed the matter and will not be conducting a more formal investigation

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B R I E F LY Board The Polar Express this Friday

Man arrested for yelling at a school bus

PRIEST RIVER – Board the Polar Express for the fifth annual reading of the classic Christmas story at the Priest River Library. The event begins at 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14. Refreshments will be served and there will be crafts and gifts for the kids, as well as drawings for hardcover copies of The Polar Express. Tickets are available at the Priest River or Blanchard Libraries, call 208-448-2207 or email library@westbonnerlibrary.org to reserve seats.

NEWPORT – Robert L. Meeker, 26, of Priest River was arrested for disorderly conduct for attempting to remove his child from a school bus Wednesday, Dec. 9. According to Newport Police, his child became sick while on a field trip at the Roxy Theater. The bus was on its way back to the school where the child was supposed to picked up. “Witnesses saw Meeker speeding down Washington Avenue and almost hit a pedestrian in the

bike lane,” Newport Police Chief Mark Duxbury said. “Meeker ran up to the bus yelling profanity and banging on the door while trying to open it.” Witnesses saw the incident and tried to intervene and calm Meeker. He became angry with them. Newport Police and Pend Oreille County Sheriff’s arrived on the scene. Meeker was arrested for disorderly conduct and cited for negligent driving.

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OLDTOWN – Katherine A. Grimm of Ponderay lost control of her Subaru Tuesday, Dec. 4, and ended up wedged in the pedestrian crossing of the Oldtown Bridge. The bridge was closed from 2-4 p.m. while Grimm was extracted from the vehicle by rescue personnel. “Although the cause of the accident is still under investigation, initial findings suggest a medical condition caused the driver to loose control of her vehicle,” Bonner County Undersheriff Ror Lakewold said. According to Lakewold, Grimm was traveling down Highway 2 eastbound when she lost control of the vehicle and ended up traveling down the walking path until her car became wedged in. Grimm was the only one in the vehicle. Her injuries were not life threatening, but severe enough to be brought to the Newport Hospital and Health Services and then transferred to Spokane. No pedestrians were injured.

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Katherine A. Grimm of Ponderay lost control of her Subaru Tuesday, Dec. 4, and ended up wedged in the pedestrian crossing of the Oldtown Bridge.

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Tracy Morgan testifies during the public hearing at the PUD in Newport Thursday, Dec. 6. The Kalispel Tribe wants to have tribal lands designated Class I, the highest level. Morgan, like all those who testified, spoke in favor of Class I designation to protect the environment. FROM PAGE 1A

has spent $20 million on the project so far, with about 80 percent going for engineering. The Class I category is mostly used for national parks, wilderness areas and Indian reservations. Most of the country is designated Class II, which is what the reservation is currently. There are only three air quality classes and there are no Class III areas in the country. Six reservations in the country have Class I status, including The Spokane Tribe’s reservation, which has had Class I designation since 1991. The Spokane reservation is about 50 miles from Spokane.

The public reaction at the Thursday night meeting was considerably more supportive than views expressed at an April 2017 meeting the tribe held at the Camas Center for Community Wellness. There more people expressed concerns about the change, with some saying no new regulations were needed or wanted. After Thursday’s meeting, Deane Osterman, executive director of the Kalispel Tribe’s Department of Natural Resources, said the tribe appreciates the support for the change to Class I and the number of people who came out to testify. He said it was the first step to protect the quality of air long-term.

PRIEST RIVER – It was a sparse crowd that Idaho Hill Elementary and Priest River Junior High Counselor Lynn Bridges spoke to regarding suicide prevention, but one that was eager to hear what she had to say. “This is my passion, because whether we realize it or not, we all know someone that has been effected by suicide and depression,” Bridges said. “Unfortunately, I have lost students and colleagues; I’ve had a

family member tell me they were depressed and not sure what their options were.” The point of last Thursday night’s meeting was to give attendees an idea of what signs and symptoms to look for in a depressed or potentially suicidal person. “We’re not trying to turn people into minicounselors, just raise awareness about how to talk to people about a serious issue,” Bridges said. Bridges presented a program from the QPR Institute on effective, empathetic ways to talk to people about depression. QPR stands for, “Question, persuade and SEE PREVENTION, 9A

County treasurer retirement party next Wednesday NEWPORT – Terri Miller’s retirement party will be held in the commissioners’ office at the courthouse Wednesday, Dec. 19 from 1-3 p.m. It is an open house, and all are welcome. Miller has been the Pend Oreille County Treasurer for eight years and has been working at the courthouse for one month shy of 30 years.

BUDGET: County received more interest on investments this year FROM PAGE 1A

was $200,000 more revenue in November than expected. “There was more revenue due to higher timber tax from public and private harvest and interest income,” said Jill Shacklett, the county data coordinator. The general fund received $74,000 from

timber harvest and sales, according to county Treasurer Terri Miller. “Interest rates have been slowly increasing this year,” Miller said. Interest received from a little more than $12.57 million invested was $8,500 in revenue from interest in January of 2018 and rose to $22,500 by November. The increased revenue

will make it possible for the county to put aside $100,000 to replace the elevator in the courthouse. A 1 percent increase cost of living adjustment was approved for nonunion workers, including elected positions, and $5,000-10,000 was set aside to comply with the family leave laws. The family leave law is a

new law that mandates the county provide paid leave for family emergencies, medical leave or maternity. It is a shared benefit that gives every Washingtonian support when they can’t be at work. Funds for the law will begin to be collected in January of 2019, but payouts will not begin until 2020.

The law covers injury, caring for a new child, supporting an aging parent or recovering from a serious illness, according to the employment security department of Washington State website. The budget also covers the yearly increase to Labor and Industries. There will be no road levy transfer this year.

CANSS: Anti-smelter group did not make political expenditures FROM PAGE 1A

into your complaint or pursuing further enforcement action in this case.” Smith had filed a complaint with the PDC alleging CANSS failed to register a political committee, failed to report contributions and expenditures and failed to report electioneering communication. PDC staff reviewed Smith’s allegations and found that CANSS did not receive contributions or make expenditures in support

of, or opposition to, any candidate or ballot measure. CANSS did not sponsor any paid advertising. The posts that appeared on the CANSS’ Facebook page did not have a cost associated with them, the PDC found. County commission candidate Sheryl Miller paid all costs associated with her July 13, 2018 campaign fundraiser and collected all the proceeds, the PDC found. CANSS is not required to register as a “political committee”

because it did not receive contributions or make expenditures in support of, or opposition to, any candidate or ballot proposition, the PDC wrote Smith. It had nothing to report. CANSS did not sponsor any paid advertising or electioneering communications and therefore does not have any expenditures to report, the PDC wrote. The original complaint is posted on the PDC website, as are several additional documents. In one, the PDC posed a number of questions to CANSS

officials, who answered and provided documentation, including bylaws, which is posted on the PDC site. According to the bylaws, the purpose of the Citizens Against the Newport Silicon Smelter, “ ... shall be: “Stop the proposed HiTest Silicon Smelter/HiTest Silicon Metal Plant from entering into our dense residential rural areas; 2. Provide factual information; 3. Bring Public Awareness.”

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b r i e f ly Retirement party for Botzheim, Van de Veer Tuesday NEWPORT – The public is invited to the retirement party of Pend Oreille County District Court Judge Phil Van de Veer, Pend Oreille County Sheriff Alan Botzheim and Undersheriff Grant Sirevog. The party is Tuesday, Dec. 18, from 3-4:30 p.m. at the Pend Oreille County District Courtroom, 229 S. Garden Ave., Newport.

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Teacher tackled at Selkirk IONE – A 13 year-old boy tackled a female teacher at Selkirk High School Tuesday, Dec. 4. “The teacher was disciplining him and he got angry,” said Steve West the Pend Oreille County Sherriff Department 911 coordinator. The teacher received bruises on her hip and the juvenile was arrested for assault and taken to Martin Hall Juvenile Facility in Medical Lake.

Holiday concerts this week NEWPORT – The Newport High School holiday concert will be held at Sadie Halstead Middle School Wednesday, Dec. 12 at 6:30 p.m. Selkirk High School is hosting Winter Song, a holiday concert at the Cutter Theater Wednesday, Dec. 12 at 7 p.m. Jingle Bell Rock, Selkirk’s elementary holiday concert, will be held in the Selkirk High School Gymnasium Wednesday, Dec. 19 at 7 p.m. The Priest River band choir Christmas concert will be held at the Priest River Junior High School auditorium Thursday, Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. Idaho Hill’s Winter Holiday Program is Wednesday, Dec. 12 at 6 p.m. Priest River fourth and fifth graders will be performing several skits Wednesday, Dec. 19 at 8 a.m. Cusick will hold their Christmas Concert in the high school gym Wednesday, Dec. 12 at 6 p.m.

Chain-up or pay on Snoqualmie Pass this winter SNOQUALMIE – While snow can make for a beautiful sight, it can also make for challenging driving conditions. It’s time to break out your tire chains. Unfortunately, many drivers crossing snowy mountain passes either don’t carry chains despite it being required by law, or don’t put them on. For the past several years, more than half of the closures on I-90 Snoqualmie Pass have been due to vehicles ignoring a chain-up requirement and then getting into collisions and blocking lanes. This winter if you don’t chain-up, you will have to pay up. Ignoring the chain requirements could cost you between $136 and $500. Vehicles weighing 10,000 pounds or greater – including some large SUVs and RVs – must install chains when traction tires are required. All vehicles, except 4WD and AWD, must put on chains when tire chains are required. However, 4WD and AWD vehicles still need to carry chains in order to proceed across the pass. All vehicles including 4WD and AWD need to put on chains when chains are required on all vehicles.

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A merry helper Oliver Totland helps decorate a Christmas tree at the annual Festival of Trees, recently held at Sadie Halstead Middle School. The annual event raised over $22,000 for community programs through the Newport Hospital and Health Foundation.

Cusick schools wants to hire armed security By Don Gronning Of The Miner

CUSICK – The Cusick School District wants to hire an armed security officer. Cusick School Superintendent Don Hawpe says the school board is committed to maximizing the safety of students, staff and public while they’re on school grounds. “We have spent the past ten months researching and discussing various forms of security,” Hawpe wrote in an email. The district has provided training to staff, visited other school districts and held two community forums, and brought in a professional to conduct a security audit. The board voted to approve advertising for a school safety officer at its Nov. 19 board meeting. Hawpe said the district had three choices. It could hire a school resource officer, a safety officer or a private firm. The resource officer would be a commissioned police officer, with the power to make arrests. The officer would work for a law enforcement agency, probably the Pend Oreille Sheriff’s Office. A security officer is employed by the

school district and does not have arrest powers. A private firm would hire its own personnel. According to the job description, the person hired would have to have “an investigative background within a law enforcement agency in Washington State.” The job description says the successful candidate would be expected to carry a firearm and needs either a concealed pistol license or a retired commission card from a law enforcement agency. When asked about liability of an armed guard who isn’t a commissioned law enforcement officer, Hawpe says the district is working with their insurance carrier to see that “all legal parameters are met and adhered to.” Hawpe says pay will be based on the person’s education, experience and training associated with a law enforcement background and similar with other area schools. The district accepted applications until Dec. 3 and hopes to have someone hired no earlier than Jan. 2. Newport and Priest River School Districts also have armed resource officers.

NEWPORT – The elevator in the courthouse is going to be replaced this summer. “You can hear it go up and down when you are in the meeting room,” said Craig Jackson the public works director for the county. “We are worried the elevator will stop working before we have a chance to fix it.” The elevator was installed in the mid 80s at the beginning of the computer technology era. The parts are no longer made and can are almost impossible to find. “I think we have the last parts available,” Jackson said. “I give it to James Batie, the facility manager, for keeping it going as long as he has.” A meeting will be held to discuss and decide the best time to work on the elevator. It will be out of commission for two weeks to a month while being replaced. “We didn’t want to work on it during the election or tax season,” Jackson said. “Other than the stairs, it is the only way to access the upper floors of the building.” The project will cost around $200,000. The county is applying for a grant for the project. Jackson is working with the historical society to ensure they are in compliance with the Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation requirements to receive state funds since the courthouse was built in 1915. The county has applied for grants for this in the past and been denied. A grant was approved for the project, but funds ran out before the county could receive funds, Jackson said. The county has budgeted $100,000 for the project, according to Jill Shacklett the county data processing coordinator. The elevator is necessary to make the building handicapped accessible in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. “A program to replace the elevator is essential,” Jackson said. The county also has plans to rehabilitate a two See County, 6A

Call for volunteers By Caneel Johnson Of The Miner

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year term. The Hotel Motel Lodging Tax Advisory Tax Committee needs two volunteers. The committee consists of members who qualify as a collector of lodging tax funds or a business that involves tourism or promotional activities. They meet every third Friday of the month at 9 a.m. at

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This is what happens when people work together

ewport received a Christmas miracle this year. If you look down Washington Avenue at night, you’ll see all the trees that line the street lit up with Christmas lights. Same is true for some parts of Union Avenue. The Newport/Priest River Rotary Club made it its goal for the year to pay for Christmas lights downtown as a ‘Thank You’ to the public for supporting our Scenic Pend Oreille River Train rides in the summer and fall. Some years ago, there were Christmas lights on the trees, but vandalism and wear and tear took their toll and they were taken down. We did not think the project would come to fruition for this holiday season. We had our fingers crossed for next winter. However, when we started talking to people about what we wanted to do, we got nothing but support and help. Newport’s new city administrator Russ Pelleberg loves Christmas lights. He’s installed them in several of the cities he’s worked for over the years. He talked with Newport School District Superintendent Dave Smith, who volunteered student labor. The Greater Newport Area Chamber of Commerce agreed the town needs some holiday bling, and offered additional funds. Local electricians were on board as well, as many of the outlets needed electrical work. As it turned out, the Rotary Club is paying for the lights and electrical work. We bought the lights from a local retailer. City crews, led by public works director Dave North did the labor. Northern Lights Electrical fixed the outlets. Weeks ahead of Christmas, we are draped in holiday cheer, topped off with the gorgeous Christmas tree at Centennial Plaza. Those lights are organized by Fred Willenbrock and installed by PUD crews. This is what happens when people work together. We had up to six entities ready and willing to help do something fun for the city of Newport and it actually got done, happily and in short order. Thank you to everyone who made this possible. -Michelle C. Nedved Publisher, The Miner Newspapers President, Newport/Priest River Rotary Club

The ‘blob’ returns

In my original Winter Outlook issued in September, I alluded to the fact that the upcoming winter had plenty of uncertainties, and that has pretty much been the case so far this season. I also mentioned that El Nino might not necessarily play a huge role in our weather as there are plenty of other atmospheric features with much stronger influences here in the great Northwest. Well as it turns out, that too has verified, especially with the redevelopment of a local phenomenon called the blob. The “blob” (as scientists have so lovingly named it) is a huge pool of warm water in the Gulf of Alaska where sea surface temperatures (SSTs) are well above normal. This is mostly caused by long lasting high-pressure ridges that remain nearly stationary over the same area. That has certainly been the case since early summer this year whereWeath e r as general high pressure remained anchored out over the eastern Pacific Ba b b l e and the Gulf of Alaska. The resulting calm conditions Bob created an anomalously warm pool Lutz of water which in late October was twice the size of British Columbia. Why these ridges develop in the first place is a bit of a mystery, but I suspect it has something to do with more episodes of the Madden-Julian Oscillation (MJO), which has been known to cause resilient high pressure ridges downstream over the eastern Pacific. I also suspect that this blob thing could be a part of a bigger phenomenon called the Pacific Decadal Oscillation which I believe first tried to switch to a warm (or positive) phase in early 2009. In short, this is basically a longer-term warming (or cooling) of the Gulf of Alaska waters, which has historically lasted between 10 and 30 years, and was first observed by Alaskan fishermen many decades ago. The last big blob episode here was observed in 201415 when SSTs were running some 7 degrees Fahrenheit above normal. During that winter, our snowfall here in the Northwest came in well below normal while the East Coast got hammered. The blob tried to reemerge again in 2016, but was washed away by storminess over the eastern Pacific. This current episode is not quite as warm, with SSTs running around 5 degrees Fahrenheit above normal. So the big question is will the blob get washed away again, or will it remain? While I hate to sit on the fence so-to-speak, it’s really a wait and see thing. If the warmer water does get displaced, then the later half of the season should be more winter-like. If not, expect more of the same meaning overall milder than normal temperatures. There will still be snow at times, but it may be more of the wet variety in the valleys with averages coming in below normal when it’s all said and done . You can read more about the “blob” online at www.weather.com/news/climate/ news/2018-10-24-the-blob-returns-pacific-ocean. In the meantime, be prepared for just about anything for the remainder of the season.

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yo u r o p i n i o n Timber sale will spoil view To the editor, Gayne Sears, the U.S. Forest Service District Ranger for the Newport/ Sullivan Lake District, is accepting comments on a massive proposed timber sale west of the Pend Oreille River between Ione and Metaline (16 miles) until Dec. 15. The logging extends up the hill from the river five miles. This section of the Pend Oreille River is popular for boating. The North Pend Oreille Valley Lions Club runs the Rail Rider Excursions along the river every summer. They rent four-seater, pedal-powered rail buggies that traverse the tracks along the Pend Oreille River. The proposed timber sale is directly above the tracks and will spoil the scenery the public pays to view. Maps and a more detailed description of the timber sale are posted online at the Colville NF website at: www.fs.usda.gov/ project/?project=54090. Electronic comments should be sent to: comments-pacificnorthwest-colville-newport@

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-Dick Artley Grangeville, Idaho

Beware 5G technology To the editor, I recently received a notice of upcoming classes from the University of Idaho entitled Strengthening Forest Stewardship Skills. The class offered in October 2019, Off the Grid, highlights emerging mobile data technology in natural resources for situational awareness, communication, real-time positioning, and wearable technology. I translate this as: 5G towers in our forests to watch and monitored those of us off-the-grid, just like those with smart meters on their homes. In 1996, while we weren’t watching, cell towers were placed around the country to prepare for the flipping of the switch. Since then, despite the firefighters association and other scientific studies showing the harm to our health of ever-increasing electromagnetic radiation exposure, cell technology has increased power three times to the current 4G, or 4th generation

cell technology we are using now. But 4G will not allow our appliances to talk to the Internet. 5G, which is a smaller but far faster frequency, will, but because it is a smaller wave, for coverage cell towers must be placed about every 200 yards. 5G is being sold as making movie downloads faster, but we are not told about the headaches, sleeplessness, DNA damage, neurological damage, reproductive damage and wildlife damage these faster waves will cause. 5G compliant towers are being placed around Spokane, and probably Sandpoint. Sandpoint aspires to be a smart city. Public WiFi throughout downtown would enable smart devices in parking lots to notify the public of available spaces and trash receptacles that notify waste management when full. If 5G moves forward, public comment would be requested via Engage Sandpoint, the city’s mobile app, where those already addicted to their phones can respond. Please contact local politicians and the University of Idaho and

tell them that you are far more interested in privacy and protecting your children’s health than in open parking spots, and that we need more research about 5G before any towers are placed in our neighborhood. -Anne Wilder Chamberlain Priest River

Bible has many references to a wall To the editor, In answer to Ms. Nancy Street (‘Hypocrisy’ The Miner, Dec. 5) whose opinion said, where did Jesus say build the wall. Since she wants to use the Bible to make a political statement then let’s do it right. When the Bible says to feed the poor, water the thirsty, help the sick, does Ms. Street realize that the U.S. is the most generous country in the world? We want immigrants to our country. We just want them to do it legally so we know who is coming in. Also to answer Ms. Street, Jesus and God are part of the trilogy of God the Father; son and Holy Spirit. God had the See Letters, 5A

Good economic news sprinkled with caution

The good news is Washington’s revenues continue to grow and projections for the next couple of years appear promising. That is welcome news, but it is sprinkled with caution about introducing new taxes. Our state’s Economic and Revenue Forecast Council (ERFC) quarterly update shows a whopping 17.3 percent increase in state income for the current biennium. That welcome announcement comes just in time for Christmas. For background, Washington’s budget is on a two-year cycle. The current spending plan started in July 2017 and runs through June

2019. State tax collections, boosted by robust economic growth, are expected to generate $45.8 billion. Unlike Congress, our state is required to balance its budget and can only borrow to bond for roads, schools and public buildings. As ERFC looks ahead to 2019-21, it projects a 9.2 percent revenue increase and 7.6 percent in 202123. Last week, the Washington Research Council’s (WRC) carried the headline: “Revenues are still growing strong, but for how long?” WRC, which has tracked our state’s budgets and taxes since 1932, recognize the uniqueness of

our Washington’s tax structure. Our state is only one of seven with no personal or corporate income tax and doesn’t tax capital gains. Rather, Washington has a Business and Occupation tax (B&O) which charges businesses on their total (gross) income. We collect nearly half (45 percent) of our state revenue from sales tax, which when combined with local government charges can reach a combined rate of 9.6 percent. Washington motorists pay the nation’s third highest gasoline tax, 67.7 cents per gallon. See brunell, 5A

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Many radio stations across the U.S. are taking ‘Baby its Cold Outside’ off the air in response to the ‘Me Too’ movement. Their claim is that the woman is trying to say no, and that she wants to leave, but he man keeps insisting that she stay. Some of the lyrics are, “I gotta go away (Baby it’s cold outside), Say what’s in this drink? (No cabs to be had out there), ought to say no, no, no sir, (Mind if move in closer?) The answer is no (But baby it’s cold outside), Okay fine, just another drink then, That took a lot of convincing!”

John Allen Chau, a young American on a selfpropelled mission to spread Christianity, was killed last month by an isolated tribe on the North Sentinel Island. Do you think Chau was right to make contact with these people?

Do you think this song should be taken off the radio? Yes, It is clearly a man pressuring a woman to stay when she does not want to.

Yes, it was brave and inspirational, even though he knew he could die.

22%

No, it was arrogant and self-centered. The tribe should be left alone and their way of life preserved.

78%

No, It is a classic and should stay on the radio.

Total Votes: 36

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Fentanyl deaths increasing OLYMPIA – Washington State Department of Health reports that illicit fentanyl is being detected in new forms and is causing an increasing number of overdose deaths in the state. In the first half of 2018, there were 81 deaths linked to fentanyl, versus 48 deaths recorded during the same time period last year. This represents an almost 60 percent increase in deaths, although test results are preliminary. Illicit fentanyl has been found in a variety of counterfeit pills made to look like prescription opioids.

It has also been found in white and colored powders, and could potentially be present in any illicit drug. This is a dangerous development for heroin and other opioid users who may be unaware when drugs contain illicit fentanyl. Fentanyl is 30-50 times as strong as pure heroin, and a dose the size of a few grains of salt can be fatal to an average-size person. “While fentanyl has been a significant cause of overdose death elsewhere in the United States, our state is now seeing the rise of its deadly impact,” said Dr.

Kathy Lofy, state health officer and co-chair of the state’s Opioid Response Work Group. “We need people who take illicit drugs to seek treatment and take other actions to reduce their risk of an overdose.” Public health officials urge people who use opioids to take these actions to help protect themselves from an overdose: Seek treatment from the Recovery Helpline at 1-866-789-1511. Carry naloxone. Visit Stopoverdose.org to see locations that provide naloxone in Washington. If you witness an overdose, call 911, give

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naloxone and do rescue breathing. Fentanyl may require multiple doses of naloxone to restore breathing. The law (RCW 69.50.315) says neither the victim nor persons assisting with an overdose will be prosecuted for drug possession. Never use drugs alone. Be careful about using too fast. Fentanyl is fast-acting and deadly. Many experienced opioid users have overdosed or died by using too much, too quickly. The state Opioid Response Plan details other actions underway to reduce opioid overdoses.

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Herein lies the cautionary warnings. In recent legislative sessions in Olympia, Gov. Jay Inslee and some lawmakers attempted to create a new 7 percent capital gains tax on earnings from the sale of stocks, bonds and other assets above $25,000 for individuals and $50,000 for those who file jointly. Additionally, Inslee backed a new carbon fee initiative to combat climate change, which was solidly defeated (54-47) by voters last month. Initiative 1631, which would have launched in 2020, taxed, many but not all emitters, $15 per metric ton of CO2 releases. The levy would increase each year by $2 per metric ton (plus inflation) reaching about $43 by 2030. The funding decisions would be made by an appointed 15-member board. The costs would fall heavily on households, The Washington Policy Center found. The average household tax increase would range from

$234 to $305 in 2021 and climb to between $672 and $877 in 2030. The largest portion of the cost would be in a 14-cent per-gallon gas tax. The fuel tax has epicenter of the recent riots in France where diesel currently costs $6.50 a gallon. It is slated to increase to fight climate change. France has a 9.2 percent unemployment rate and is already the most g u e st o pi n i o n heavily taxed among the developed nation in DON C. world, according BRUNELL to the OrganizaAssociation tion for Economic of Cooperation and Washington Development Business (OECD). President The Wall Street Journal reports: “France doesn’t collect that revenue in the ways you might think. Despite the stereotype

of heavy European income taxes on the rich, Paris relies disproportionately on social-insurance, payroll and property taxes.” “The rich aren’t rich enough to fund the modern welfare state’s ambitions, and their labor and wealth are too mobile to pin down in hightax jurisdictions,” WSJ said. “The real money is in the middle class, whose labor income is far easier to tax, especially if the tax is disguised as a social ‘contribution.’” The Atlantic summed the situation best: “The protesters have said that whereas (French President Emmanuel) Macron is focused on the end of the world, they are simply focused on the end of the month.” That precaution resonates in our state as well.

Jews build a wall around Jerusalem and the Bible, both old and new, is filled with God having people build walls. God also wanted man to build a spiritual wall. Ref: Isaiah 60:18 - 1st Corinthians 6:12 - Proverbs 25:28 - Nehemiah 2:1-10. As the saying goes, “Even in Heaven there is a wall and a gate, and God has extreme vetting.” God believed that man should be able to protect himself by the use of walls, and he also wants man to have a spiritual wall for protection. Let’s be honest. The liberal left was once for a wall. Barack Obama gave an impassioned speech on how we need to build a wall. Bill Clinton wanted a wall. Nancy Pelosi was also for a wall and looked at the possibility of legislation on it. But now that Donald Trump is trying to get one, they are all of a sudden against it. This has nothing to do about the wall, it is to resist anything Donald Trump. Again as I have said many times, the liberal left act like children that did not get their way. -Richard Miller Newport

Waste of time, money to try to control guns To the editor, I agree with LeRoy Leland’s objections to Initiative 1639’s new gun laws (‘Initiative 1639 rules unreasonable’ The Miner Dec. 5). My agreement is that it wastes time and money to try

and control guns. Most government regulations and laws create a false sense of security. Guns in particular create a false sense of protection. Tell that to the “good guy with a gun” that was recently shot and killed by police during a shopping mall shooting incident. Many regulations and laws actually make us less safe. Say you are approached by a good guy with a concealed carry firearm. He gets into an argument with you and you shove him in the chest. Fearing for his life, he draws his firearm and shoots you 14 times. Having people carrying firearms in public is a risk to the unarmed who in an instant can become a shooting victim. The people who voted for 1639 thought the law would make us safer. It likely won’t unless it results in fewer guns or fewer people with guns. Today, I fear the “lawabiding” gun owner more than a criminal with a gun. The lawabiding guy is just one decision away from becoming a criminal. The criminal is predictable whereas the gun owner isn’t. I am going to buy a new gun before the 1639 restrictions are implemented. Many Washington residents are doing the same, which will increase the number of guns in our state. I wonder if the supporters of 1639 considered that fact before they started their initiative petition drive. LeRoy could start his own petition drive for

What’s Smarter – Paying Off Debts or Investing? If you’re set to receive a year-end bonus or a tax refund in a couple of months, what will you do with this money? Should you invest it or pay off debts? If your cash flow is strong, you might want to invest the extra money. But if you are just getting by, possibly due to high-interest loans, you might be better off reducing your debt load. For the future, you might be able to help control your debts by building an emergency fund, with the money held in a liquid account, to pay for unexpected costs. You’ll also want to evaluate which debts to tackle first. Instead of making extra mortgage payments, you might want to pay down high-rate consumer loans whose interest cannot be deducted from your taxes. If you can invest your extra money, look for timely opportunities. For instance, you have until April 15, 2019, to fully fund your IRA for the 2018 tax year. When you do get a bonus or tax refund, think carefully about what to do with the money. It will be time well spent. The article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

Call or visit your local financial advisor today.

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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an initiative law that exempts rural areas from most gun restrictions and regulations. There isn’t anything “reasonable” about a gun. It’s a tool that fires a projectile that doesn’t care what it hits. -Pete Scobby Newport

U.S. put egos aside to join together for WWII To the editor, Dec. 7th, 2018, is now a date in history – but I remember when another Dec. 7th occurred and produced a country to be proud of, the people of this country were remarkable. Remarkable in their ability to join together, each to each, and produce a force that though seemingly ambushed on two fronts by war machines was not overcome. Oh! Not only not overcome but from being completely unprepared to a two ocean war, rolled up its sleeves and began all together producing planes, armaments, ships, service men and women – everything needed to combat a war machine and ultimately win that war. We won because the people put their own problems and egos aside and became a force never before evidenced in such a diverse people. Now, we are faced again with a situation that could be devastating to this wonderful country but from within. Our own citizens against each other, forgetting that we all belong to this country. This country needs tending to by an undivided citizenry and we can

because we all love this land as it is. Wise up everyone and remember where we live and who we are and what we have and have had by our own labors and minds. -Ruth Wagner Oldtown

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Catholic Charities programs support rural life in Pend Oreille County SPOKANE – Last summer, Scott Cooper fielded a call from his colleague at Rural Resources in Newport. As the director of the Emergency Assistance Program at Catholic Charities, Cooper takes these calls a few dozen times each year. He expects them as part of Catholic Charities Eastern Washington’s partnership with Rural Resources to help

county residents pay for unexpected expenses or urgent needs, like gas or a tank of propane in December. Today’s request was for something different: camping gear. It was out of the ordinary, but Cooper paid for it. “This was their shelter,” he said, describing the itinerant couple’s need. “We could pay $80

to put them up for one night in the hotel room versus the same money for a few months of selfsufficiency.” Catholic Charities Eastern Washington provides services to residents in Pend Oreille County through its Colville office, including Emergency Assistance and Senior Services. The agency collaborates with local services, principally Rural Resources. The vast majority of the assistance Catholic Charities provides is related to transportation to help people traveling to Spokane either for a job interview or medical appointment. “In rural areas you have a great need for transportation because of the distance involved to get to services,” said Senior Services Director Tom Carroll, who manages a state-funded Catholic Charities program designed to help low-income seniors and those living with disabilities stay in their homes. Background-checked volunteers visit clients to provide fellowship and help with basic household tasks. However, he estimates that 95 percent of his program’s services in Pend Oreille County

go to transportation, mostly to medical appointments. Cooper also fields requests for emergency assistance. Of the 45 household requests he has fulfilled from Pend Oreille County residents this year, most have been for gas to help get to work or an appointment. Other popular requests are for heating energy bills and temporary lodging when people are caught between the endand start-dates of leases. On average, Catholic Charities provides $50 per request. For gas it’s usually less, and for heating bills it’s often more. The agency usually asks clients to chip in, and Rural Resources will often pool its money. All Catholic Charities Emergency Assistance funds are private donations. “I probably buy work boots once a year for someone in Newport,” who needs them to start work at one of the local mills, Cooper added. The funds are paid directly to the vendor to ensure they are used for the requested service. Emergency Assistance funds are stopgaps, according to Cooper, that are used when clients

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Our dearly loved grandson, son, brother, uncle, and nephew, Mark Edward Morrison, was called home to our Lord on Nov. 27, 2018. He was 46. He was welcomed into the arms of grandparents Duane and Dorothy Morrison, grandfather Spencer Peugh, aunt Pam Reddy, and sister Megan Morrison. Morrison He is survived by his grandmother Barbara Neu, parents Gary and Renee Morrison, brothers Matthew and Mitchell Morrison, sisters Becky Schroeder (Mike), Marcy Clutter (Rick) and Mandy Biddle (Brandon), aunts Candy Curtis (Dan), Judy Pitts (Joel), and Dana Whitworth (Alan), and numerous loving cousins, nieces, and nephews. Put simply, Mark lived a big life. A beautifully talented soul, he began his musical career playing tuba at Central Valley High School in the marching band. He began lessons with bass guitar about 14 years old and was quickly captivated by the instrument. Thus began a lifelong pursuit of musical creativity that led him to once be heralded “best bassist this side of the Mississippi!” His career included playing with several local and regional bands, touring, and the development of ‘Mark Morrison Trio’ with one of his dearest friends. He played off and on throughout his life, always returning to this passion. He had a passion and thirst for knowledge that was never quenched. He attended Spokane Falls Community College, University of Idaho, and Eastern Washington University at various times in an effort to better himself. Mark drew from his life and educational experience to feel and view the world in a way few others can. He felt the core and pure rhythm of life; utilizing his music to translate it for others. He was an interpreter for the music of life. Mark struggled for many years with substance abuse and mental illness. In more recent times, despite his love for and the release it provided, he was unable to play music publically. Even in the midst of his personal pain, he never ceased caring for others. Mark gave of his time, money, and possessions at the drop of a hat. Through his service, Mark exemplified the pure love of Christ. He remained with the souls that need Him most. His family and friends left on Earth are heart broken and will miss him beyond words. We take comfort knowing he is free of pain and addiction. It was most perfectly stated by his brother Matt on the day of his death: “The world lost a powerful chord.” We invite all who were touched by this beautiful soul to join us in a celebration of Mark’s life on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018, from 1-3 p.m., at the chapel at 1224 E. Trent in Spokane, WA 99202. Sherman-Campbell Funeral Services assisting with arrangements. In lieu of flowers, family requests donations be made to the Union Gospel Mission or Volunteers of America in an effort to perpetuate Mark’s spirit of giving. If you’d like to experience his music once more, please feel free to visit www. reverbnation.com or www.soundcloud.com. Sherman-Campbell Funeral and Cremation Services in Newport is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at shermancampbell.com.

can’t qualify for or have exhausted other avenues for assistance. In Pend Oreille County, most of those means of assistance are handled through Rural Resources in Ione and Newport, which Cooper calls “a key player in the County.” “We’ve been spoiled with having the same staff people in both of those locations as points of contact,” Cooper said. Catholic Charities has collaborated with Rural Resources for more than a decade. Rural Resources is the typical first stop for many in need. Most will end up receiving assistance through one of the government- or grant-funded programs managed by Rural Resources. But the few who don’t qualify get referred to Catholic Charities’ Emergency Assistance

Program, which is why Cooper refers to it as a stopgap. Clients are eligible for assistance once every 12 months, and there are no application processes so that urgent needs can be met quickly. Catholic Charities’ relationship with Rural Resources is easygoing, according to Cooper. They know what services Catholic Charities will fund and what questions they will ask. Carroll says the agencies collaborate to leverage resources. He gave an example of teaming up with Rural Resources to share a client who needs to travel from north Pend Oreille County to Spokane four times per week for dialysis. The agencies pooled their resources to make sure the client could always make the 140-mile round trip.

Volunteers: Parks and Rec needs one From Page 3A

the Cusick Community Center. Parks and Recreation needs one volunteer. The term is staggered at first to avoid multiple appointments at a time, but have a six-year reappointment. Interested parties should have an interest in recreational groups like equestrian, mountain biking, hiking, off-highway vehicles or winter recreation. They meet every third Wednesday at 2 p.m. The Planning Commission needs three volunteers one from each commissioner district for a four-year term. The commission is responsible for current and long-range planning, permits, and acts as an advisory board to the commissioners. They meet every second Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the Cusick Community Center. Cemetery district number one (from the Spokane line to Blueslide) is looking for a volunteer for a four-year term. The volunteers are responsible for maintaining and operating the Newport Cemetery. They meet the second Wednesday of every month at 8:15 a.m. For more information visit www.pendoreilleco. org/your-government/commissioners/volunteer/ or call the commissioners’ office at 509-447-4199.

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and a half miles section of Flowery Trail Road between West Calispel and Danforth Road. It is along the same section of road that received damage during the runoff in the spring of 2017. The project will cost around $2.5 million. A grant has been secured for the project. “We can’t afford to do a project until we have the grant in hand,” county designer George Luft said. The project will consist of grinding up the existing road and mixing it with a cement treatment and then repaving the road. The early stages of planning will begin in February. “Unless some unexpected design issues come up the construction will start next spring,” Luft said. The project will allow for slow moving traffic with at least one side open for most of the project. There may be a small amount of time when the road is fully closed, but they county will provide detour routes. “The project is expected to be finished by Oct. 31,” Jackson said. The county will start the planning and

permitting process on some small bridge projects as well. “We had to slow down on some of our projects,” Jackson said. “The permitting process can take as long as the project itself. The permitting process for Indian Creek took three years, but the project only took six months to finish.” Jackson will be assessing all the roads in the county to identify and quantify the state of repair of each road. “It is a not an exciting project, but a necessary one,” Jackson said. The county just finished maintenance on Mill Creek Road. “It cost under $10,000,” Luft said. The county cleared the opening of four foot metal corrugated pipe that to allow the creek to flow under the road. “Creeks usually flow through valleys, but this one was meandering along a ridgeline and trying to cross the road,” Jackson said. A channel was dug and an armored bank was installed to direct the flow of the creek. A cement barrier will be installed above the pipe to keep the road form washing out. The pipe is rusted and will have to be replaced eventually.

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b r i e f ly Give acting a go with ‘Good Neighbors’ audition NEWPORT – Pend Oreille Players Association will audition for the role of Velma in Good Neighbors by John Arnold on Wednesday, Dec. 12, 6-7 p.m., at the Pend Oreille Playhouse. Velma is the lead role in this new, unpublished play. She is newly widowed, in her 60s. The play is a comedy/drama that revolves around Velma’s transition in life from widow to a woman finding her own path after she makes friends with her new neighbors. Rehearsals begin Jan. 22, 2019. No prior acting experience is required. Performance dates are March 1, 2, 3, 8, 9 and 10. If you would like to audition, but cannot make the Dec. 12 date, call the Pend Oreille Playhouse at 509-447-9900. Leave a clear message with your name and contact information.

‘Jingle All the Way’ this Thursday NEWPORT – A free showing of the movie Jingle All the Way is Thursday, Dec. 13, at Newport Roxy Theater. Free pictures with Santa Claus are 5-6 p.m. The movie starts at 6:15 p.m. Complimentary hot dogs, popcorn, and beverages will be provided. Seating is limited. RSVP to Michele at 509-447-7247 to reserve seats. The Roxy and Kaltran-Kalispel Tribal Transit sponsor the event.

Blood drive Dec. 27 NEWPORT – Vitalant, along with Newport Community Blood Drive Volunteers led by Marty Roginson, will be coordinating a blood drive at the United Church of Christ located at 430 West Third. The blood drive is Thursday, Dec. 27, 12:30 – 4 p.m. To transform lives through blood donation and to maintain a safe community blood supply. Vitalant is the sole blood provider to more than 35 hospitals across the Inland Northwest and needs at least 200 donors each day to meet the needs of those patients. A single donation can transform the lives of up to three people. For more information, call Rob Balison, Territory Manager, 509-828-3577.

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Participate in annual bird count this Saturday NEWPORT – The Pend Oreille Christmas Bird Count is Saturday, Dec. 15. As usual, the group will meet at Audrey’s Restaurant on the west end of Newport, at 6:30 a.m. for a hot drink and divide into small groups for the driving part of the count. The count includes a 15-mile diameter circle that includes Newport, Diamond Lake, Sacheen Lake and about 10 miles of the Pend Oreille River. Everyone is welcome; no expertise needed. This is a fun event and a great way for beginners to pick up birding tips from experienced people. Bring a lunch, warm clothes and walking boots and binoculars. There will be a couple spare binoculars available for beginners. The group will be out until 4 p.m., when they will reconvene at Audrey’s to tally count numbers. They also need feeder-watchers. If you want to stay indoors you can still participate by counting at your feeder or walking around in your neighborhood. Call 509-447-2644 for more information.

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Open house, holiday festivities The celebrating filled the downstairs and upstairs of the Beardmore Building in downtown Priest River at the annual Beardmore Open House Thursday, Dec. 6. The event coincided with the Priest River Chamber of Commerce’s Meet and Greet.

Honor Society hosts free Christmas movie NEWPORT – Newport High School’s National Honor Society is hosting a Hometown Christmas event at The Newport Roxy Theater Saturday,

Dec. 15, 2 p.m. There will be a free showing of The Polar Express at 2 p.m. There will also be free games, crafts, trivia, and coloring.

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

Mothers of Preschoolers Gathering: 10 a.m. - Priest River Assembly of God Church

we e k ah ead Wednesday, Dec. 12 AA Meeting: 7 a.m. - Pine Ridge Community Church, 1428 First St., Newport Rotary Club: 8 a.m. - Oldtown Rotary Park Newport TOPS: 8:30 a.m. Hospitality House Overeaters Anonymous: 9 a.m. - Pine Ridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport, use front entrance. Contact Barb at 509-4470775. Fiber Arts Knitting and Spinning Group: 9 a.m. Create Arts Center, Newport Story Time: 10:30 a.m. Blanchard Library 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

Alcoholic’s Anonymous Women’s meeting: 10 a.m. - Rotary Club, Old Diamond Mill Rd., Oldtown Line Dancing: 10 a.m. Priest River Senior Center Story Time: 10:30 a.m. Priest River Library Open Painting Workshop: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport Quilters Meet: 11 a.m. Priest River Senior Center Home and Community Educators Dalkena Club: Noon - Call Bonnie Witt 509-447-3647 or Billie Goodno at 509-447-3781 Duplicate Bridge: 12:30 p.m. - Hospitality House in Newport Loosely Knit: 1-3 p.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick Priest River Food Bank Open: 3-5:45 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center Family Movie Night: 5:308 p.m. - Newport Library

Al-Anon: Noon - American Lutheran Church

BASIC Meeting: 6 p.m. Blanchard Community Center

Home and Community Educators Diamond Lake Club: Noon - Call Billie Goodno at 509-447-3781 or Chris King at 208-437-0971

Pinochle: 6 p.m. - Hospitality House in Newport

Weavers’ Group: Noon to 3:30 p.m. - Create Arts Center

Friday, Dec. 14

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 208-665-5921 for s

Thursday, Dec. 13 UCC Non-Denominational Bible Study Group: 10 a.m. - United Church of Christ, 430 W. Third St., Newport

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

Saturday, Dec. 15 Free Breakfast: 8-10 a.m. - Hospitality House, 216 S. Washington, Newport VFW Breakfast: 8-11 a.m. 112 Larch St., Priest River Books out Back: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Priest River Library Happy Agers Card Party: 1 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center AA Meeting: 5 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport Oath Keepers Constitutional Study Group: 6:30 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport

Sunday, Dec. 16 Newport Youth: 4 p.m. Sadie Halstead Middle School

PINE RIDGE COMMUNITY CHURCH 1428 1st Street West Sunday School ~ 9:15 a.m. Morning Worship ~ 10:30 a.m. Wednesday: Youth ~6:30 p.m. Pastor Mitch McGhee 447-3265

DALKENA COMMUNITY CHURCH • VILLAGE MISSIONS

S.S. ~ 9:15 • Worship ~ 10:45 a.m. Family Night, Wednesday ~ 7 p.m. (Bible and Youth Clubs) Pastor Steve Powers - 509-447-3687

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

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

3rd and Spokane St., Newport, WA Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. Pastor Becky Anderson 509-447-4121 newportucc@conceptcable.com www.newportucc.org

LIFELINE MINISTRIES Full Gospel - Spirit Filled 214 S. Montana Ave., Oldtown 916-671-4460 Sunday Service 10:00 a.m. Friday Service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer 4:30 p.m. Pastor Jim McDonald

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

Tuesday, Dec. 18 Priest River Food Bank Open: 9-11:45 a.m. - Priest River Senior Center Families For Kids and DCFS: 9-11 a.m. - 1600 W. First St., Newport Blanchard Stitchers Quilting Session: 9 a.m. to noon - Blanchard Community Center

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

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

Pastor and Mrs. John Denney announce the engagement of their daughter, Lauren Elizabeth Denney, to Ivan Daniel VanHoutan, son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel VanHoutan. The couple will be wed in December 2018.

Line Dancing: 10 a.m. Priest River Senior Center Soroptimist International of Newport Social 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 Chamber of Commerce Dinner Meeting: 5:30 p.m. - Rotating Restaurants Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - St. Anthony’s Church

Where to Worship

CHURCH OF FAITH

Couple to wed

Monday, Dec. 17 Priest River Lions: 6:30 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center

754 Silver Birch Ln. • Oldtown, ID 83822 ‘’Contemporary Worship’’ Sun. ~ 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. “Jesus Youth Church” Youth Group Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Jeff & Robie Ecklund, Pastors • 437-2032 www.houseofthelordchurch.com

REAL LIFE NEWPORT “Where Jesus and Real Life Meet.” Worship Time: Sunday 9:30 a.m., at the Newport High School Real Life Ministries office, 420 4th St. Newport, WA Office Phone: (509) 447-2164 www.reallifenewport.com

BLESSED HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH

BAHÁ’Í FAITH OF NEWPORT

“Through His potency everything that hath, from time immemorial, been veiled and hidden, is now revealed.” Please call 509-550-2035 for the next scheduled devotional. Wonderful resources can be found at www.bahai.us and www.bahai.org

NEWPORT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

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

AMERICAN LUTHERAN CHURCH E.L.C.A.

332801 Hwy. 2, P.O. Box 653, Newport Pastors Matt & Janine Goodrich Worship Service 10 a.m. (509) 447-4338 www.americanlutheranchurch.net

SEVENTH�DAY ADVENTIST

Saturdays, 10:00a.m. Diamond Lake 301 W. Spruce St, Newport 326002 Highway 2 Sunday 10:30 a.m. Wednesday 7:00 p.m. diamondlakeadventist.org Pastor R. Shannon Chasteen Edgemere - 5161 Vay Rd 11:00a.m. (864) 378-7056 edgemereadventist.org Bible preaching, God Newport - 777 Lilac Ln 10:40a.m. honoring music newportsda.com

NEWPORT SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH

1 mile S. of Newport on Hwy. 2 447-3742 Pastor Rob Greenslade Sun. School 9:45 a.m. • Worship 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship 6:30 p.m. Bible Study Weds. 6:30 p.m.

TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH 180 Osprey Lane Priest River 208-448-2724 Sunday School 10:00a.m. Sunday Service 11:00a.m. Elder Led

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A Christmas Carol revisited C ast and crew of the Pend Oreille Playhouse’s ‘A Christmas Carol’ were in the final days of rehearsal leading up to the show’s opening Friday, Dec. 7. The play, which is a modern day adaptation of Charles Dickens’ timeless story, has three more performance dates, Dec. 14-16. Times are 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors and $7 for students. For more information, go to www.pendoreilleplayers. org.

All photos by Sophia Aldous.

Scrooge gets a lesson from the Ghost of Christmas Present (Paulina Staab) and a panhandler (Robert Balow) she had previously cruelly dismissed.

Solicitors Beckah Brooks and Danny Litowitz try to convince tightwad Ebbie Scrooge (Millie Brumbaugh) to make a charitable donation to those in need for the holidays.

Tiny Tim (Jeshiah Culver) gets a hug from his aunt Martha (Talyia Culver) while his dad, Paul Cratchit (Marty Lenhart) looks on.

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With multiple actors playing multiple roles, Danny Litowitz cuts a rug during the office Christmas party as Mr. Fezziwig.

Trevor Favaro 208-290-4547 Frieda, Scrooge’s niece (Amaryllis Chantry) hosts a community Christmas feast with her husband (Ben Kardos).

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Sewers, airport, and buildings at Ione Council IONE – Residents of Ione are busy putting up new buildings, with the town council approving two new construction projects at the Nov. 21 meeting. Darrell Keeney presented his construction permit for a 40-feet by 60-feet pole barn on Blackwell and Buoy Road, with water and sewer service. Mayor Charles Spears also presented plans submitted for Janis Dawson’s project on 108 Blackwell. Council approved the site inspections, plan reviews, and setbacks for both projects. In local airport news, councilmember John Redinger said Ken Maupin leveled the area for the new storage shed and Ziggy’s has installed it. A motion to approve ordinance 607 increasing the Airport Reserve fund in the amount of $2,932 was passed by council. Councilmember Kathleen Turpin stated the Christmas decorations are up and the events committee would like a flower donation next year. Town Clerk Sandy Hutchinson will add the donation to the 2019 budget. Spears said the sewer main is complete, and that the issue of tree roots growing into the pipes is less than originally thought. The Washington State Department of Health has requested water samples to be cold for better analysis, so a refrigerator has been purchased for the water plant. Hutchinson said that although the town has an understanding that Forest Service employees can park their personal vehicles at the airport, they would like a formal letter. Council could not come to agreement on this and tabled the topic for the next council meeting. Council also approved the TD&H Engineering contract for the Community Development Block Grant.

Magic show returns to Cutter Jan. 3 METALINE FALLS – Illusionist Isaiah Daniels returns to The Cutter Theatre Thursday, Jan. 3 at 7 p.m., courtesy of the Pend Oreille County Library District and Kalispel Tribe. Tickets are free, but

reservations are required, so call early to get tickets. There will be a taco dinner at 6 p.m. Cost is $7 per person and reservations are required. To reserve tickets, call 509-446-4108.

DOWN RIVE R EVE NTS WEDNESDAY, DEC. 12 STORY TIME: 10:30 a.m. Metalines Library WEIGHT WATCHERS: 6 p.m. Weigh in 6:30-7 p.m. meeting Ione Catholic Church METALINE TOWN COUNCIL: 7 p.m. - Metaline Town Hall

THURSDAY, DEC. 13 STORY TIME: 11 a.m. - Ione Library

FRIDAY, DEC. 14 STORY TIME AND CRAFTS: 10:30 a.m. - Metalines Library ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 7 p.m. - Ione Senior Center

SUNDAY, DEC. 16 AMERICAN LEGION POST 144: 3 p.m. - American Legion in Metaline Falls

MONDAY, DEC. 17 STORY TIME: 10:30 a.m. -

Metalines Library SELKIRK SCHOOL BOARD: 6 p.m. - Selkirk Middle/High School Music Room

TUESDAY, DEC. 18 STORY TIME: 11 a.m. - Ione Library BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP: 4-5 p.m. - Ione Library NORTH PEND OREILLE VALLEY LIONS: 7 p.m. - Lions Train Depot in Ione

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 19 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. - Clerk’s Office

W H O TO C O N TA C T WASHINGTON

Federal

President Donald J. Trump (R) The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington D.C. 20500 Phone: Comments 202-456-1111 Switchboard: 202-456-1414 Senator Patty Murray (D) 111 Senate Russell Office Building Washington D.C. 20510 Phone: (202) 224-0238 Spokane office: 10 North Post Street Spokane WA 00201 Phone: (509) 624-9561 Senator Maria Cantwell (D) 111 Senate Russell Office Building Washington D.C. 20510 Phone: (202) 224-0238 Spokane office: W. 910 Riverside, No. 697 Spokane WA 99201 Phone: (509) 353-2547 Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R) 1708 Longworth House Office Bldg. Washington D.C. 20515 Phone: (202) 224-0238 Colville Office: 555 South Main Colville WA 99114 Phone: (509) 684-3481

State

Governor Jay Inslee (D) Office of the Governor PO Box 40002 Olympia, WA 98504-0002 360-902-4111 Relay operators for the deaf or hard of hearing, dial 7-1-1 www.governor.wa.gov Legislative District 7 - Position 1 Rep. Jacquelin Maycumber (R) 411 John L. O’Brian building PO Box 40600 Olympia, WA 98504-0600 Phone: (360) 786-7908 Email: Jacquelin.Maycumber@leg. wa.gov No home office yet Legislative District 7 - Position 2 Rep. Joel Kretz (R) 335A Legislative Building PO Box 40600 Olympia, WA 98504-0600 Phone: (360) 786-7988 Email: kretz.joel@leg.wa.gov Local Address (March-December) 20 North Main St. PO Box 1 Omak, WA 98441 Phone: (509) 826-7203 State Senator - Legislative District 7 Shelly Short 409 Legislative Building PO Box 40407 Olympia WA 98504 Phone: (360) 786-7612 Email: shelly.short@leg.wa.gov

Washington Legislative Hotline 1-800-562-6000 During session, weekdays 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Legislative homepage: www.leg.wa.gov

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It looked a lot like Christmas back then This vintage photo shows a snowy scene out front of Metaline Falls News and the Washington Hotel (date and photographer unknown). If you have more information about this photo, including who might have taken it, contact The Miner at 509-447-2433 or email minernews@povn.com.

Reverse Duck Derby offers $1,000 grand prize Raises money for cancer patients, veterans METALINE FALLS – Tri Town Events is giving away a minimum of $1,000 in a Reverse Ducky Derby Saturday, Dec. 29, 6 p.m. at The Cutter Theatre during the Knot on New Year’s Party. The Reverse Ducky Derby goes as follows: there are 300 ducks in a pond. The first rubber ducky pulled and

the 10th, 20th, 30th, and onward to the 300th will be placed in a golden pond. Ducks will be pulled from the golden pond until only one ducky remains, winning its sponsor $1,000. Participants need not be present to win. Second prize is a hotel room and dinner at Northern Quest Casino Resort and third prize is a hotel room at Northern Quest Casino Resort, donated by Northern Quest Casino and the Kalispel Tribe of Indians. The event will also feature

live music by The 54. Tickets are $10 each and allow the holder to enter the derby and free entry to the live music. A barbecue pork dinner and adult beverages are available for additional cost. Tickets can be obtained from local volunteers. A limited number of meals will be available, so reserve your meal. All proceeds form the event goes to local cancer patients and veterans. For more information, go to www.facebook.com/TriTownFloatDownPokerPaddle.

PREVENTION: Talking about suicide helps refer.” “Anyone can be trained in this,” Bridges says. “It encourages conversation through the right kinds of questions, what to say to encourage people to seek help, then ideas to where they can go to get the help they need.” Suicide warning signs include seeking out lethal means (access to guns, knives, pills, or other objects that could be used in a suicide attempt); talking about suicide; no hope for the future (comments like, “There’s nothing anyone can do” and feelings of being trapped); preoccupation with death; selfdestructive behavior (unsafe sex, reckless driving, increased alcohol or drug use, other unnecessary risks); withdrawing from friends, family and increasing social isolation; self-loathing (guilt, shame, worthlessness); saying goodbye as if they won’t be seen again; a sudden sense of calm after an intense period of depression, and getting affairs in order (giving away personal possessions, making out a will, etc.). “We tell students that if you’re afraid someone will hurt themselves, tell a trusted adult as soon as possible,” said PRJHS Principal

Leoni Johnson. “Your friend may be mad at you, but if it saves their life, it’s worth it.” Bridges said that it is a longstanding myth that if you talk to a depressed person about suicide that it will put suicidal thoughts on their mind. “Someone who has thought about suicide has been thinking about it long before someone else brings it up,” Bridges says. “Rarely have I ever had someone get offended because I talked to them about it. Most people are relieved that someone is reaching out to them.” 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

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“Your willingness to listen can make all the difference,” Lynn Bridges told audience members at a suicide prevention awareness presentation last Thursday in Priest River.

a survey of 1,886 ninth through 12th-graders in 52 public high schools across the state of Idaho in the spring of 2017. According to the Suicide Prevention Action Network of Idaho, 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 eighth highest suicide rate, 57 percent higher than the national average. If you are feeling depressed and/ or suicidal, text 741741 or call 800-273-8255.

Priest River VFW helps with holiday cheer Giveaway event Friday, Saturday PRIEST RIVER – Boys and girls in the Pend Oreille River Valley can receive free toys, mittens and hats and more Dec. 14-15 in Priest River – including an opportunity to take a free photo with Santa Claus. “Operation Homefront wants to share holiday cheer, presents and winter items for the boys and girls,” said Lane Thompson, coordinator of the event and a National Guard member. “If you are a veteran, we especially hope to see you and your family here. The Christmas season is also about giving back to those who serve our nation.”

This event will take place at VFW Post 2909 at 113 Larch St., in Priest River. Toys collected from Oldtown’s Dollar Tree will be distributed from noon to 5 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. There will be plenty of free parking. During Saturday, VFW Post 2909 will also offer an all-you-can-eat breakfast from 8-11 a.m. The cost is $3 for 12-years-old and under and $6 for those 13 and up. Later that day, Santa and Mrs. Claus will be available for photos from 3-4:30 p.m. VFW Post 2909 members will be available on

both days to share assistance information to help local veteran families. For questions or more

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SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE The Pend Oreille County Commissioners will meet at 10:00 a.m., Friday, December 14, 2018, at the Ferry County Commissioners Office located at 290 East Tessie Avenue, Republic, for the North East Washington Counties meeting. The purpose of the special meeting is to discuss topics in common with Pend Oreille, Stevens, Ferry and Okanogan counties.(46) SPONSOR A THIRD GRADER’S HOLIDAY GREETING The Miner Newspaper is running our annual Third Grade Holiday Cards next week, Wednesday, Dec. 19. If you want to sponsor a third grader for $62, call The Miner at (509) 447-2433. SHOULD YOU READ THE PUBLIC NOTICE SECTION? Important meetings, surplus items, applications to the county, notices to creditors, tax sales, summons and more can be found in the Public Notice section.

PRIEST RIVER – The Department of Motor Vehicles office located at 73 East Side Road, Priest River

Being Smart just got 3x Easier. The Miner you can’t miss In Print | Online | On The Go Learn about it at www.pendoreillerivervalley.com or call 509-447-2433

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Woodward appointed to finance committee

will be closed Wednesday, Dec. 19 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for their annual Christmas party.

BOISE – The Idaho State Legislature convened briefly Thursday, Dec. 6 for the organizational session of the 65th Legislature. The organizational session is a one- to twoday session for swearing in the new members, determining leadership in the House and Senate, selecting committee chairs, and making committee assignments for legislators. Newly elected Sen. Jim Woodward, R-Sandpoint, will serve on the Senate Finance Committee, which meets with the House Appropriations Committee as the Joint Finance and Appropriations Committee (JFAC). The Joint Committee is responsible for authorization of the state budget, which last year was $8.3 billion. Woodward, who will replace retiring Sen. Shawn Keough, will also serve on the Senate Education Committee. Incumbent representative Sage Dixon, R-District 1, was selected as a com-

OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT! Volunteer positions may be available on the following committees effective Jan. 1, 2019: • Board of Equalization • Cemetery District #1 • • Library District Board of Trustees • • Noxious Weed Control Board • Planning Commission • • Hotel/Motel Tax Committee • Parks & Recreation • For more information, visit pendoreilleco.org/your-government/commissioners/volunteer/ or call the Commissioners’ Office at 509-447-4119.

The public is cordially invited to the retirement party of Judge Van de Veer, Sheriff Alan Botzheim & Undersheriff Grant Sirevog December 18th 3-4:30pm POC District Court Room 229 S. Garden Ave, Newport

Where to Join NEWPORT/PRIEST RIVER ROTARY CLUB Owner-Operators of S.P.O.R.T (train rides) Meetings every Wednesday at 8 a.m. (Excluding 2nd week) at Rotary Park, Oldtown. Contact Michelle 509-710-9379 Looking for new members to join! PRIEST RIVER AMERICAN LEGION #147 For God and Country VETS HELPING VETS Community Breakfast A.Y.C.E. $6.00 1st Saturday 8:00a.m. - 10:30a.m. Meeting follows at 11:00a.m.

PEND OREILLE PLAYERS Live Theatre - Concert House Season Tickets / Memberships Punch Cards (6 Shows for the price of 5) Always Welcome New Talents! 509-447-9900 pendoreilleplayers.org

SOROPTIMIST OF NEWPORT Meetings first and third Tuesday at noon PineRidge Community Church 1428 W. First Ave., Newport Contact Michelle Weisbarth 509-671-2552 www.facebook.com/siofnewport/

OLDTOWN PEND OREILLE COUNTY AMERICAN LEGION POST #155 SPORTSMEN’S CLUB VETS SUPPORTING VETS (Oldest Sportsmen’s Club in WA) in the ID/WA area Meetings first Monday of the month Meeting 3rd Tuesday 7pm Cusick Legion Back Room at 6:30pm Oldtown Rotary Park ALL ARE WELCOME 509-671-1057

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Newly elected District 1 State Sen. Jim Woodward, R-District 1, was sworn in at the Idaho State Senate on Dec. 6.

mittee chairman for the House Business Committee. He will also serve as a member of the House Revenue and Taxation Committee and the House Transportation Committee. Representative Heather Scott, R-District 1, will serve on the House Environment, Energy and Technology Committee, the House Judiciary, Rules, and Administration Committee, and the House State Affairs Committee. The regular session of the legislature will convene Jan. 7, beginning with the Governor’s State of the State address to the House and Senate. All legislative activity can be viewed online through Idaho Public Television. There is a link to the live streaming on the legislative website at www. legislature.idaho.gov or you can access it directly at www.idahoptv.org/ insession/leg.cfm.

PRIEST LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH

VALLEY BA BAPTIST CHURCH

LIVING HOPE FREE METHODIST CHURCH

DALKENA COMMUNITY CHURCH

Corner of 7th and Jackson, Priest River 208-448-1861 Christmas Program Sunday, Dec. 23rd, 10 a.m. Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, 5 p.m. Check us out on Facebook @RivRev Pastor Kasey Martin Welcomes All!

425961 Hwy. 20, Dalkena 509-447-3687 Sunday, Dec. 23rd Children’s Christmas Program 10:45 a.m. Christmas Cantata 6:00 p.m. Monday, Dec. 24th Christmas Eve Candlelight Service 6:00 p.m. Please Join Us!

TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH

HOUSE OF THE LORD

Osprey Lane, Priest River 208-448-2724 Sunday School, 10 a.m. Sunday Worship, 11 a.m. Everyone Welcome!

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCHES

Pastor Jim Anderson Christmas Message, Sabbath, Dec. 22 “Why He Did What He Did” Diamond Lake 10:00am 36002 Hwy 2, Diamond Lake Newport 10:40 a.m. 777 Lilac Lane, Newport

NEWPORT SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH

A New Beginning Hwy. 2 at Sitton Road 509-447-3742 • 509-951-2607 Sunday Morning Worship, 11 a.m. Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, 6 p.m. Pastor Rob Greenslade

Sunday Worship 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Christmas Eve Candlelight Service 5 p.m. Everyone Welcome! 754 Silver Birch Lane, Oldtown 208-437-2032

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF NEWPORT

Sunday Morning worship, 10:15 a.m. Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, 4 p.m. Followed by finger desserts Corner of Second and Spokane 509-447-3846 Pastor Rob Malcolm

BLANCHARD COMMUNITY CHURCH Hwy. 41, Blanchard, Idaho 208-437-2970 Christmas Program Sunday, Dec. 23rd, 10:30 a.m. Special Musical Program Refreshments before and following Everyone welcome!

New Idaho State Senator sworn in

Licensing office closed

HOT BOX

COPPER WIRE RINGS Bracelets class. December 18, noon- 1:30 or 2:00- 400 p.m. Create, 900 West 4th, Newport. www.createarts.org (46p) ACCEPTING NEW WORK even decks. Floor coverings, indoor remodels. Fellowship Builders. Russ (509) 671-0937. (45HB-4) CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR Every Thursday 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Camas Wellness Center 1821 LeClerc Road North, Cusick. Indian tacos, baked goodies, homemade crafts. Vendor spots available (509) 671-0069.(41HB-6P) EARLY DEADLINES The Miner Newspaper’s office will be closed Tuesday, December 25. Deadline for Legal Notices and Classified ads will be noon Friday, December 21. The Hot Box deadline is Monday December 24 at noon.(46HB-2)

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We invite you to join us in worship Sunday Sc School at 10 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship at 11 a.m. Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at 5 p.m. Pastor Tim Bayes 208-602-1521 7336 Spirit Lake Cut-Off Road, Priest River

COUNTRY CHURCH OF THE OPEN BIBLE

Christmas Eve Service, 6 p.m. Sunday School, 9:30 p.m. Sunday Worship, 10:45 a.m. 25 Creekside Drive, Priest Lake, ID priestlakecommunitychurch.org

CHURCH OF FAITH

36245 Highway 41, Oldtown Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Pastor Jack Jones Invites Everyone!

ST. ANTHONY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 612 W. First, Newport • 509-447-4231 Monday, Christmas Eve • 6 p.m.

Christmas Dinner Party Dec. 19th Ham Dinner/Potluck at 5 p.m. Caroling at 6 p.m. Dessert/Wassail/Fellowship 7 p.m. 40015 N. Collins Road, Elk - 509-292-8770

Metaline Falls Tuesday, Christmas Mass, Dec. 25th • 9 a.m.

REAL LIFE NEWPORT

ST. JUDE’S CATHOLIC CHURCH

“Where Jesus & Real Life Meet” We invite you to join us in worship on Christmas Eve. Candlelight service begins at 6:30 p.m. at Newport High School 509-447-2164 www.reallifenewport.com

PRIEST RIVER COMMUNITY CHURCH 49 Washington St. Priest River 208-448-2115 Pastor Dr. John Denney Children’s Christmas Program, Sunday, Dec. 16th, 10 a.m. Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, Monday, Dec. 24th, 5 p.m. Everyone Welcome!

ST. JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC CHURCH

River Road, Usk Christmas Eve Mass Monday, Dec. 24th • 4 p.m.

OUR LADY OF SORROWS CATHOLIC CHURCH

Kalispel Reservation Christmas Eve Midnight Mass Monday, Dec. 24th

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

Third and Spokane, Newport 509-447-4121 Worship Sunday, Dec. 23rd • 10 a.m. Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Monday, Dec. 24th • 7 p.m. Pastor Becky Anderson

AMERICAN LUTHERAN CHURCH Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Monday, Dec. 24th 7 p.m. 332801 Highway 2, Newport 509-447-4338

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A Christmas Carol By Charles Dickens

THE Phantom slowly, gravely, silently, approached. It was shrouded in a deep black garment, which left nothing of it visible save one outstretched hand. “I am in the presence of the Ghost of Christmas Yet To Come?” said Scrooge. The Spirit pointed onward with its hand. “You are about to show me shadows of the things that will happen,” Scrooge pursued. “Is that so, Spirit?” Scrooge feared this silent shape so much that his legs trembled beneath him. “Ghost of the Future!” he exclaimed, “I fear you more than any spectre I have seen. But as I know your purpose is to do me good, and I am prepared to bear you company, and do it with a thankful heart. Will you not speak to me?” It gave him no reply. The hand was pointed straight before them. “Lead on!” said Scrooge. “Lead on! The night is precious time to me, I know. Lead on, Spirit!” The Phantom moved away. There they were, in the heart of the city; amongst the merchants; who hurried up and down, and chinked the money in their pockets, as Scrooge had seen them often. The Spirit stopped beside one little knot of business men, pointing to them, Scrooge advanced to listen to their talk. “No,” said a great fat man with a monstrous chin, “I don’t know much about it. I only know he’s dead.” “When did he die?” inquired another. “Last night, I believe.” “Why, what was the matter with him?” asked a third. “God knows,” said the first, with a yawn. “What has he done with his money?”

asked a red-faced gentleman. “I haven’t heard,” said the man with the large chin, yawning. “It’s likely to be a very cheap funeral, for I don’t know of anybody to go to it. Suppose we make up a party and go?” “I don’t mind going if a lunch is provided,” observed one gentleman. Scrooge knew the men, and looked towards the Spirit for an explanation. Quiet and dark, beside him stood the Phantom, with its outstretched hand. Scrooge fancied that the Unseen Eyes were looking at him keenly. It made him shudder, and feel very cold. They went into an obscure part of the town, where the shops and houses reeked with crime, with filth, and misery. There was a shop where iron, old rags, bottles, bones, and greasy junk, were bought. Scrooge and the Phantom came into this shop, just as two women and a man carried in bundles. They all three burst into a laugh. The first woman threw her bundle on the floor. But the man produced his plunder first. A pencil-case, sleeve-buttons, and a brooch of no great value, were all. They were examined and appraised by old Joe, who chalked the sums for each, upon the wall, and added them up into a total. “That’s your account,” said Joe. “Who’s next?” Mrs. Dilber was next. Sheets and towels, two old-fashioned silver teaspoons, a pair of sugar-tongs, and a few boots. Her account was stated on the wall in the same manner. “And now undo my bundle, Joe,” said the first woman. Joe dragged out a large and heavy roll of some dark stuff. “Bed-curtains!” said Joe. “You don’t mean to say you took ’em down, rings and all, with him lying there?” “Yes I do,” replied the woman. “Why not?” “His blankets too?” asked Joe.

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

DEPART Spokane: Bank of America Howard & Riverside 6:35 AM Newport: Safeway 8:30 AM Spokane: Bank of America Howard & Riverside

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noisy little Cratchits were as still as statues in one corner, and sat looking up at Peter, who had a book before him. The mother and her daughters were engaged in sewing. But surely they were very quiet! The mother laid her work upon the table, and put her hand up to her face. “The colour hurts my eyes,” she said. “ It must be near your father’s time.” “Past it rather,” Peter answered, shutting up his book. “But I think he has walked a little slower than he used, these few last evenings, mother.” At last she said, “I have known him walk with Tiny Tim upon his shoulder, very fast indeed. But he was very light to carry, and his father loved him so, that it was no trouble: no trouble. And there is your father at the door!” She hurried out to meet him. His tea was ready for him on the hob. He broke down all at once. He couldn’t help it. They drew about the fire, and talked; the girls and mother working still. Bob told them of the extraordinary kindness of Mr. Scrooge’s nephew, whom he had scarcely seen but once. “‘I am heartily sorry for it, Mr. Cratchit,’ he said, ‘and heartily sorry for your good wife.’ It

really seemed as if he had known our Tiny Tim, and felt with us. I am sure we shall none of us forget poor Tiny Tim—shall we?” “Never, father!” cried they all. “Spectre,” said Scrooge, “something informs me that our parting moment is at hand. Tell me what man that was whom we saw lying dead?” The Ghost of Christmas Yet To Come conveyed him straight on, until they reached an iron gate. A churchyard. Here, then; the wretched man whose name he had now to learn, lay underneath the ground. The Spirit stood among the graves, and pointed down to one. “Answer me one question,” said Scrooge. “Are these the shadows of the things that Will be, or are they shadows of things that May be, only?” Scrooge crept towards the stone, trembling and following the finger. He read upon the stone of the neglected grave his own name, EBENEZER SCROOGE. The finger pointed from the grave to him, and back again. “No, Spirit! Oh no, no!” The finger still was there. “Spirit!” he cried, tightly clutching at its robe, “hear me! I am not the man I was. Why show me this, if I

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Spartans tame teams at Wild Tournament By Sophia Aldous Of The Miner

NEWPORT – The Grizzlies girl’s basketball team missed the win at home against Chewelah Dec. 8 by seven points. Chewelah was ahead by 15 points at half time, but the Grizzlies continued to fight. They dominated the third quarter 22-8. Unfortunately, it was not enough to take the win. Chewelah held on to win 49-42. McKinley Leslie led the scoring for the Grizzlies with 16 points, Julie Schoener scored nine points, Brooke Marsengill scored six points, Kaylee Knight scored four points, Evelyn Jurgens scored three points, Madi Bradbury and Jessica Hankey scored two points each. The Grizzlies will play at home against Lakeside Friday, Dec. 14 at 7:15 p.m. They will play in Freeman Saturday, Dec. 15 at 5:30 p.m., then in Deer Park Tuesday, Dec. 18 at 7:15 p.m. They will play at home against Liberty Wednesday, Dec. 19 at 5:30 p.m.

KELLOGG – The Priest River Lamanna High School wrestling team grappled their way to top spots at the George Wild Tournament in Kellogg Saturday, Dec. 8. “It was a great job by the guys,” says PRLHS wrestling coach Jesse Hellinger. According to Hellinger, senior Arron Reyes won first place at 220-pounds, making it to the third round of the tournament with all his matches won by pins. He went 2-0 throughout the tournament, winning by pinning an opponent from Potlatch. His record so far for the season is 7-0. Senior Colby Poe, 170-pounds, went 2-0, winning both his matches by pins and coming first place in his weight division. Freshman Keith Poirier, 106, came in third place, sophomore Graden Hanes, 113, was fourth place and both senior Brandon Downs, 126, and junior Truxton Wilson, 195, took fifth place in their weight categories. “Keith had a very good first varsity tournament,” praises Hellinger. “His match for third place was a textbook display on riding and chain wrestling.” Chain wrestling refers to putting together offensive moves and counters designed to get wrestlers thinking ahead about their next move and how to instinctively get the upper hand on their opponent. The Spartans will travel to Coeur D’Alene High School Friday and Saturday, Dec. 14-15 (TBA).

National Finals Rodeo underway LAS VEGAS – It’s about halfway through prorodeo’s most prestigious and important rodeo of the year, the 60th annual Wrangler National Finals, underway in Las Vegas this week. It started Wednesday and will wrap up Saturday, Dec. 15, with 10 go-rounds of competition. Pretty much anyone who qualifies has at least a theoretical chance of winning a Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association world title because of the money up for grabs. Contestants have to be among the top 15 money winners in each rodeo event during the PRCA’s regular scene season to qualify for the NFR, with world titles going to the seadon son’s biggest money winner. Go Gronning rounds pay $26,230 for first down to $4,230 for sixth. The average pays eight places, $67,269 for first and $5,346 for eighth. Each contestant gets $10,000 to compete at the NFR, so nobody goes home skunked, which wasn’t always the case. The NFR is more than a rodeo, it is a celebration of western life. Quite a few people from the Pend Oreille River Valley make the trip, including Newport Rodeo Association President Ray Hanson. Trevor Brazile, the winningest cowboy of all time, a 23-time PRCA World Champion, announced he was retiring from full-time competition following the NFR. He will spend more time with his family. Brazile, 42, has nearly $6.5 million in career PRCA winnings. The timed event superstar qualified in the tie down roping for this year’s NFR and is leading for the world All Around title, which would be his 14th. In his career, he has qualified for the NFR in tie down roping, steer roping, and team roping as both a header and a heeler. Brazile was quiet until Sunday, when he tied a calf in 6.8 seconds to win the round. He followed that up with a 7.5 Monday night to split the round with two others. Halfway through the NFR, a cowgirl, Amberleigh Moore of Salem, Ore., was in the lead for the Ram Top Gun Award, a truck that goes to the contestant who wins the most money at the NFR. She had $93,346 in NFR winnings Monday, although she knocked down a barrel Tuesday night. Northwest team ropers Riley and Brent Minor from Ellensburg were starting to click in the third round after taking a no-time on their first steer. They placed in the third, fourth and fifth rounds, with their best run so far Monday night, a 3.9 for second. These days about the only people I know who are still involved are the stock contractors. Flying Five Rodeo, Sonny Riley’s outfit from Ritzville, Wash., retired one of their great saddle broncs, Sundance. Sundance had something like 20 NFR appearances and Brody Cress was unable to make a qualified ride in the second performance. The rodeo can be heard online on Steve Kenyon’s www.prorodeolive.com or seen on television on cable’s RFD-TV, The Cowboy Channel, and on the radio at RURAL RADIO on SiriusXM Channel 147.

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Arron Reyes (center) has a season record of 7-0. He has won all of his matches by pins.

Rangers roll over Republic, Curlew By Don Gronning Of The Miner

IONE – The Selkirk Rangers boys basketball team started their Northeast 1B North season with a pair of wins last week, beat Republic Friday and Curlew Saturday. “I was pleased with how we played on both nights,” Selkirk coach Kelly Cain said. Selkirk beat Republic 68-32 and Curlew 64-35. “The boys came out and executed pretty well some of the things that we had On Deck: At Inchelium: Thursday, Dec. 13, 7:15 p.m. Vs. Northport: Saturday, Dec. 15, 6 p.m.

emphasized the previous week in practice.” Against Republic at home, the Rangers started strong, getting out to a 21-9 first quarter lead

that they extended to a 39-15 halftime lead. The Rangers didn’t let Republic score more than nine points in any quarter. Justin Krabbenhoft led scorers with 17 points. Ryan Zimmerman scored 11 points and Steven Davis scored 10. The next night the Rangers travelled to Curlew, where they also got off to a quick start, up 16-8 at the end of the first quarter and 36-18 at the half. The Rangers didn’t let up in the second half , outscoring Curlew 17-8 in the third quarter and 11-9 in the fourth. Zimmerman led scoring with 15 points. Thomas Huttle scored 14 and Krabbenhoft 10. Nine Rangers scored in the game. While the Rangers had two solid league wins, Cain thinks they can still improve. “We have a good group

of guys and although they have played a lot of basketball together I feel that we can still do a better job playing as a cohesive unit,” Cain said. “We had really good moments offensively and defensively in both games, but we are still looking to be more consistent. We still have a lot of work to do, but

seem to be headed in the right direction.” The Rangers have a 2-0 league record and are 2-2 overall. The Rangers will travel to Inchelium Thursday, Dec. 13 for a game that starts at 7:15 p.m. They will play Northport at home Saturday, Dec. 15 at 6 p.m.

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Saturday, Dec. 15 Priest River Wrestling at Coeur d’Alene: TBA Coeur d’Alene High School Open Gym, Adult Basketball: 7 a.m. - Newport

Newport Boys Basketball vs. Freeman: 4 p.m. - Freeman High School Selkirk Girls Basketball vs. Northport: 4:30 p.m. - Selkirk High School Priest River Boys Basketball vs. Wallace: 5:30 p.m. - Priest River Lamanna High School Newport Girls Basketball vs. Freeman: 5:45 p.m. - Freeman High School Selkirk Boys Basketball vs. Northport: 6 p.m. - Selkirk High School Cusick Boys Basketball vs. Republic: 6:30 p.m. Cusick High School Cusick Girls Basketball vs. Republic: 6:30 p.m. Cusick High School

Tuesday, Dec. 18 Newport Boys Basketball vs. Deer Park: 5:30 p.m. - Deer Park High School Newport Girls Basketball vs. Deer Park: 7:15 p.m. - Deer Park High School Cusick Boys Basketball vs. Chewelah: 7:30 p.m. Cusick High School Cusick Girls Basketball vs. Chewelah: 7:30 p.m. Cusick High School

Wednesday, Dec. 19 Newport Girls Basketball vs. Liberty: 5:30 p.m. - Newport High School Newport Boys Basketball vs. Liberty: 7:15 p.m. - Newport High School

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Jay Link drives to the basket against Republic Friday night at Selkirk. The Rangers won 68-32.

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Spartans dominate Upper Columbia Academy By Caneel Johnson Of The Miner

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A Newport wrestler takes his Freeman opponent to the mat at a home dual last Tuesday.

Cupp takes first at Granger Tournament Grizzlies tussle with Scotties, Stags in separate duals

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NEWPORT – The Grizzlies faced the Freeman Scotties in a home wrestling dual Tuesday, Dec. 4. The final score of the dual was 54-24 with Freeman winning. Newport had to forfeit five weights, costing them 30 points. “In this dual we wrestled really tough, but we still did not have all of our guys back from football so we were pretty short handed, and we had a handful of guys who were not quite in the weights they were wanting to wrestle at,” says Newport High School wrestling coach Adrian Bojorquez. At 120-pounds Nico Garcia, a first year wrestler, wrestled extremely well but just couldn’t overcome the difference in experience between him and his opponent. Garcia was pinned late in the second period. Jeremy Ward, 126, got the pin and six points for the team late in the first period. “Jeremy has an enormous heart and desire to be successful and you see it every time he steps on to the mat,” Bojorquez says. At 132-pounds, Tobias Kramer, a

first year wrestler, was very overmatched by a Freeman opponent with state experience. Kramer got pinned early in the first period. Gage Seger, 138, wrestled a hard fought match, but was unable to finish the deal, losing by pin at the end of the third period. At 145-pounds, Nate Allen pinned his opponent in the second period. “He is probably one of our most consistent and toughest minded kids we have,” Bojorquez says. Keelen Mitcham, 170, battled hard in his match but could not find a way to get anything going against a very experienced wrestler from Freeman and got pinned in the first period. At 220-pounds, Bailey Corkrum came out and took several shots against his opponent, taking him down to his back and pinning him in the first period. James Wiese, 285, was pinned in the second period. “He is a freshman and works very hard everyday in practice, but just could not overcome the experience his opponent had,” Bojorquez says. On Saturday, Dec. 8, Newport attended the Granger Tournament. At 182-pounds Jed Cupp would win the tournament. Cupp was able to make fluid transitions from one move to another and took his opponents down, pinning all of them in each match. “We had a great tournament at

Granger,” Bojorquez says. “Newport was a half a point out of fifth place as a team. I was very proud of all our boys. We showed up to wrestle and fight to have some success.” Jeremy Ward, at 113, came out strong and got a pin in his first match to make it to the semi-finals. In the semi-finals Ward left it all out on the mat while wrestling a tough Granger opponent. In the end he just could not get any offense going and lost 10-0. In the round for third and fourth, Ward wrestled a senior from Cascade and couldn’t really get any offense going and had a hard time getting past his lack of experience and skill as a freshman wrestling with a senior. He lost 15-4, coming in fourth place. Garcia was able to pin his first opponent to advance to the quarterfinals. His next opponent pinned him in the second round. Garcia made quick work of his next opponent, pinning him early in the first round. He fought a tough battle to try to go into the round to wrestle for fifth and sixth place, but just couldn’t find a way to finish the day in the placing rounds and lost 15-4. At a dual in Deer Park Monday, Dec. 10, Newport lost a 53-24. Read the full story on that in next week’s Miner Newspapers. The Lady Grizzlies will wrestle at home Wednesday, Dec. 12 at 6 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 15 at 10 a.m.

Tough week for Cusick By Caneel Johnson Of The Miner

CUSICK – The Cusick girl’s basketball team suffered two hard losses at home this week. The game against Curlew on Dec. 7 at home was a blowout with the Panthers losing to Curlew 62-28. Curlew had a 22-point lead over the Cusick at halftime. The Panthers had a good third quarter with only two points away from taking the quarter, but didn’t

score any points in the final period. Teresa Campbell led the Panthers in scoring with 12 points, Emma Hardie scored nine points, Selena Wynne scored six points, Danelle Sam scored three points and Jalyna Castillo scored two points. Inchelium outscored the Panthers in every quarter by at least eight points. Inchelium finished the game with a 34-point lead. The final score was 85-32. “The ladies make

game achieving goals, and those goals are met majority of the time,” said Panthers coach Marcella Haynes. “We have had some tough losses the last couple games, they never give up. I’m very proud of our lady Panthers our tallest girl is 5 foot 7 inches rest are 5 foot 4 inches and under, so they are some tough ladies to keep fighting to the end. It is exciting to see them grow as a team and where they will be in a couple years.”

The Panthers will play in Northport Friday, Dec. 12 at 6 p.m. Then they will play at On Deck: At Northport: Friday, Dec. 12, 6 p.m. Vs. Republic: Saturday, Dec. 15, 5 p.m. Vs. Chewelah: Tuesday, Dec. 18, 6 p.m.

home against Republic Saturday, Dec. 15 at 5 p.m. and against Chewelah Tuesday, Dec. 18 at 6 p.m.

Priest River Spartans fall to Deer Park By Don Gronning Of The Miner

DEER PARK – It didn’t get any better the second time the Priest River Spartans played Deer Park, with Priest River losing 58-27 Wednesday, Dec. 5 at Deer Park. The Spartans and Stags had played just four days earlier, with a similar result. The game was close through the first half, with the Spartans trailing 11-8 after the first quarter and 27-21 On Deck: At Newport: Thursday, Dec. 13, 7 p.m. Vs. Wallace: Saturday, Dec. 15, 5:30 p.m.

at the half. But a cold third quarter by the Spartans in which they only scored two points, and an explosive fourth quarter by Deer Park, where they outscored Priest River 21-4, gave

Deer Park the win. Brandon McCracken had the most points for the Spartans, with nine. Brett Gordon scored six, Keegan Hegel scored five, as did Trentyn Kraeger. “Deer Park is a very good team, but we knew we could give them a better game,” Spartan coach Kevin Wylie said. “We switched up our defense and we played a great first half. In the second half we just could not find the bottom of the net. We only put up six points in the second half. Our defense was pretty good, only allowing 10 points in the third. We just need to connect on more shots. It was nice to see our guys play harder and give Deer Park a good run.” Priest River faced Upper Columbia Academy the night before, losing 84-47 at home. “In this game we had a tough time defending,” Wylie said. “They hit some shots early on, and we did not

play team defense.” The Spartans trailed 28-12 at the end of the first quarter and 46-26 at the half. Wylie said the Spartans’ offense had a chance. “We were getting good looks, but when you struggle to defend, it’s hard to stay in the game,” he said. Caden Brennan led the way for Priest River with 14 points, six rebounds, and two steals. Brett Gordon hit three of three 3-pointers in the third quarter. Cole Thompson was solid at both ends of the court, Wylie said. He had six points, and 12 rebounds. “We have some work, and we continue to grow each day in practice,” he said. Priest River will play Newport Thursday, Dec. 13, at 7 p.m. at Newport. Saturday, Dec. 15, the Spartans will play Wallace at Priest River. The game will start at 5:30 p.m.

PRIEST RIVER – The Spartans girl’s basketball team took a solid win against Upper Columbia Academy Dec. 4. They won by 30 points, 49-19. The Grizzlies dominated the first three quarters. Karah Fink led the Grizzlies in scoring with 19 points, Makia Fitsmorris scored 12 points, Liann Kren scored six points, Ardie Minish and Jasmine Martin scored four points each, and Madelynn Rusho and Abbyl Barnes scored two points each. “The girls played great and it was a fun game to watch. Last year, we lost to them by one point so it felt good to win big this time,” Spartan’ coach Marcella Haynes said. “Fink had a season high of 19 points and Fitzmorris had 12 points. Fitzmorris is becoming more confident in her shot and knows where her sweet spots are, which she definitely was taking advantage of. Overall, the girls played well. More of our team is starting to contribute to our overall points but we will need more from each person in order to beat some of our top competitors.” The Spartans suffered a huge loss against Deer Park Dec. 5. Deer Park won with a 47-point lead. The final score was 68-21. Karah Fink led the Spartans in scoring with 14 points, Liann Kren scored five points and Jasmine Martin scored two points. The results of the Dec. 11 game against Clark Fork was not in before deadline and will appear in next week’s paper. The game against Clark Fork Dec. 7 was canceled for lack of a bus. The Spartans will play at home against Clark Fork Friday, Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. and against Wallace Saturday, Dec. 15 at 2:30.

Newport boys get win By Don Gronning Of The Miner

NEWPORT – The Newport Grizzlies boys basketball team got a 73-47 win over Chewelah Saturday, Dec. 8, at home. Most of Newport’s team has barely started practicing, as they were competing for the state football championship. “They got in five or six practices,” Newport coach Jamie Pancho said. For football players, five practices were the minimum before playing a game, he said. Newport got out to a 26-10 first quarter start against Chewelah in the non-league game. Newport extended the lead to 46-17 at the half. Pancho said even though players have been playing football, being in basketball shape is different. There is a lot more stop-starting in basketball. The non-football playing part of the team has been practicing for a month, he said. One of those players, sophomore Ben Krogh, was the high scorer in the game, with 19 points. Danny Bradbury scored 15. With only one game played, Newport is behind the rest of the league in game time. Even Colville, who Newport played in the championship football game, has played four times, although with four losses. Colville lost to Rear-

dan, Northwest Christian, Lakeland and Omak. Deer Park has played and won four times, getting wins against Kettle Falls, Chewelah and two against Priest River. Lakeside has played five times, winning against East Valley, Liberty and Lakeland and losing to West Valley and St. George’s. On Deck: Vs. Priest River: Thursday, Dec. 13, 7:15 p.m. Vs. Lakeside: Friday, Dec. 14, 5:30 p.m. At Freeman: Saturday, Dec. 15, 4 p.m. At Deer Park: Tuesday, Dec. 18, 7:15 p.m.

Freeman has played four times, beating East Valley and Clarkston and losing to St. George’s and Cheney. Riverside has played four games under new coach Steve Bryant. They got wins against Tekoa-Rosalia and Bonners Ferry and lost to Lind-Ritzville/Sprague and Northwest Christian. Medical Lake has also played four times, with wins against Liberty and Davenport and losses to St. George’s and Okanogan. Newport will host Priest River Thursday, Dec. 13, at 7:15 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14, they will host Lakeside at 5:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 15, they will play at Freeman, starting at 4 p.m. and Tuesday, Dec. 18, the Grizzlies will be at Deer Park for a game that starts at 7:15 p.m.

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Two wins for Cusick boys By Don Gronning Of The Miner

CUSICK – The Cusick Panthers got two Northeast 1B North conference wins last week when they beat Republic Friday and Curlew Saturday. Both games were at home. “We played pretty good against Curlew,” Panther coach Rob Seymour said. Cusick won 64-35 Friday, Dec. 7. “We had 22 steals as a team.” Curlew is a young team with only 10 players for both junior varsity and varsity, Seymour said. The Panthers pressed from the first quarter on, which resulted in the turnovers. Cusick was up 23-8 at the end of the first quarter and 26-15 at the half. The Panthers didn’t

‘Free throws do win games.’

let up in the second half, outscoring Curlew 4213. Colton Seymour scored 27 points and had 10 of the steals. Devon BrownEagle scored 16 points and Ethan Hardie scored 14. The next night the team traveled to Inchelium, where they won 74-63. “Inchelium’s a pretty tough team,” Seymour said. “It was back and forth all night.” Cusick led in the first quarter 20-11, but was outscored 17-13 in the second. The score was 33-28 at the half. After the half, the teams played a 20-20 third quarter before Cusick finished strong with a 21-15 fourth quarter. Seymour credits Panther free throw shooting

Rob Seymour Cusick coach

for the win. Cusick sank 22 of 30 free throws, while Inchelium only hit eight of 18. “Free throws do win games,” Seymour said. Seymour again led Cusick scorers with 29 points. Hardie had 19. Cusick has a 2-1 overall record and is 2-0 in league play. Cusick played the Lake City junior varsity Tuesday after the newspaper’s deadline. They will travel to Northport Friday, Dec. 14, for a game and to Republic for a game Saturday, Dec. 15. Both games start at 7 p.m.

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Madison Chantry goes up for the shot against republic Friday, Dec. 7. The Rangers won the game 67-27.

Rangers win by 40

By Caneel Johnson Of The Miner

IONE – The Rangers girl’s basketball team won by 40 points at home against Republic Dec. 7. They had a 23-point lead at halftime, and continued to dominate Republic. The final score was 67-27. “We got off to a good start. We pressured Republic and caused turnovers,” said the Rangers coach Jack Couch. “We pulled the pressure off in the second half and worked on different areas of our game. Republic is younger and trying to rebuild their program, and so we were able to play all 13 of our girls.” Bree Dawson led the scoring for Selkirk with 23 points, Jenna Couch scored 18 points, Whitney Dawson scored 13 points, Kaitlyn Chantry scored five points, Katie Pettis scored three points, Nicol Lyons scored two points, Madison Chantry scored two points and Alexa Harris scored one point. The Rangers lost 47-36 Dec. 8 in Curlew.

The second and fourth quarter the teams tied in points with nine each in the second quarter and 13 each in the fourth. Curlew took the win by dominating the first and third quarter. “Early in our season, we are struggling with our execution on offence against good defensive teams,” Couch said. “It is going to take some time to work those things out. This week we have three practices to get as much as we can to be ready to play at Inchelium, which is a big game for us. We battled with them last year and we will battle them this year again. We shot well from the free throw line, and are playing good defense.” Jenna Couch led the scoring for the Rangers with 17 points, Bree Dawson scored seven points, Nicol Lyons scored four points, Madison Chantry scored two, Kaitlyn Chantry and Whitney Dawson scored three points each. The Rangers will play in Inchelium Friday, Dec. 13 at 6 p.m. Then they will play at hone against Northport Saturday, Dec. 15 at 4:30 p.m.

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r. Lon Peckham began advertising with The Miner more than year and a half ago, when he opened his brand new, non-profit practice in Priest River. “It’s well worth it and continues to produce for us,” he said. Peckham tracks where his clients hear about him by printing different phone numbers in each publication and on the various websites he advertises on. “I can count every month the number of calls I get from The Miner and from the Extra,” he said. “People tell us they saw us in the newspaper and we tell them to bring their ad with them because we run different specials,” he said. “In my experience, working with dentists nationwide, it depends on the community. The smaller the community, the more important the newspaper. Here, the newspaper is much better for us than the Internet.” He H said he definitely plans to continue advertising in The Miner. “It’s “I great to work with The Miner. I love Micki. She’s S fantastic, she takes good care of me,” he said.

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Plain Nasty’s

33.5 18.5

Hi-Rollers

29.5 22.5

No Pins Left Behind Morning Glories Ballsy Broads

29.5 261.5 28

24.5 27.5

High scratch game: Darlene Dinwoodie 201. High scratch series: Claudia McKinney 502. High handicap game: Darlene Dinwoodie 257. High handicap series: Karen Batsch 647. Converted splits: Darelen Dinwoodie 3-10, Claudia McKinney 3-10, Sara Thweatt 2-7, Janet Tabares 4-5-7, Kim Rusho 2-7. Wednesday Night Loopers Team

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Diamond Lake Deli

173.5 141.5

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3 Chicks & 1 Rooster

Wilkinson Rentals

High scratch game team: 3 Chicks & 1 Rooster 638. High scratch series team: 3 Chicks & 1 Rooster 1,849. High handicap game team: Hi-Rollers 838. High handicap series team: HiRollers 2,443. High scratch game: Charles Marsh 230, Diana Hilden 176, Kim Rusho 176. High scratch series: Charles Marsh 595, Kim Rusho 467. High handicap game: Charles Marsh 257, Diana Hilden 233. High handicap series: Charles Marsh 676, Diana Hilden 608.

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Les Schwab

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Pin Ups

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East River Plumbing

168

Timber Room

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McCroskey Defense Club Rio

147

144.5 170.5

High Scratch Game: Rush Balison 229. High Handicap Game: Rush Balison & Bill Wagner 254. High Scratch Series: Rush Balison 598. High Handicap Series: Rush Balison 673. High Team Scratch Game: Les Schwab 717. High Handicap game: Les Schwab 921. High Team Scratch Series: Diamond Lake Deli 2,027. High Handicap Series: Les Schwab 2,509. Converted splits: John Hastings 5-7; Glenn Miller 6-7-10; Pam Nichols 6-10.

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High scratch game: Timber Room 823. High scratch series: Timber Room 2,316. High handicap game: EZRIDR 917. High handicap series: Timber Room 2,665. High scratch game: Shelby Thomas 254, Jennifer Hudson 225. High scratch series: Jeffery Huling 689, Jennifer Hudson 582. High handicap game: Rush Balison 273, Cathy Wagner 261. High handicap series: Bill Wagner 716, Cathy Wagner 704. Converted splits: Don Plattenberger, 6-7-10.

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obituari es James (Jim) Forbes Crunk Priest River James (Jim) Forbes Crunk left us on Tuesday, Dec. 4, at the age of 95. He was born in Priest River, Idaho, to Elizabeth (Caprai Durst) and James Crunk Crunk, on Oct. 24, 1923, where he joined sisters Katherine (Durst Nelson) and Dorothy E Crunk. He attended the local Priest River schools and had completed one year at the University of Idaho, when his patriotism led him to support our country in World War II. As a soldier of the 3rd Division of the US Marine Corps, he traveled to far off places such as Guam, Guadalcanal, and finally Iwo Jima, and had the war not come to an end, he was about to ship out to Japan. Upon the war’s end, he realized there was no place like home – and home he returned. He met Dorothy M. (White) Dalberg in Spokane and they married July of 1954. With this marriage, he became father to Judy (Dalberg Payne). In 1957, they added Janet (Giroux) to the family. Jim supported his family by managing a building supply store, building homes, and finally built a cedar fencing mill where he manufactured post and rail and picket fencing. Jim was an avid outdoorsman right to the end – he loved hunting, fishing, mushrooming and berry picking, and cutting several cords of wood every year. He loved guiding his family and friends on countless fishing trips on Priest Lake, Spirit Lake, and the Pend Oreille River. There wasn’t a fish that did not fear Jim’s zeal for bringing them home! Jim was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy, his father, James, his mother, Elizabeth, and his sisters Katherine and Dorothy. He is survived by daughters Judy Payne and Janet (David) Giroux, grandchildren Mindi (Matt) Baylee, Kristin (Justin) Parker, Brandyn (Chloe) Giroux and Kristopher Giroux, great-grandchildren Carter and Zoey Bayley and Gunner and Conley Parker, nephew Ron (Martha) Nelson and cousin Donna Jones (Caprai). Jim had and loved the company of so many wonderful friends throughout his life – too many to mention for fear of leaving a single one out. Toward the end, three amazing caregivers helped Jim continue his zest for life. Jim truly lived a charmed, full life, whether it was catching that trophy fish or making his Mom’s Italian pastries with his special friend. He attacked life in a deliberate style, yet with always the kindest of intentions – a soft gentle giant of a man. His humor was priceless and delivery impeccable. He was never void of that precious “sly little grin.” Jim requested that no services be held, but wanted, instead, a celebra-

tion to be held at his home. Please join us on Saturday, Dec. 15, at 1 p.m., to do just that. Oh the stories we will share of this amazing, wonderful man! Sherman-Campbell Funeral and Cremation Services in Newport is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at shermancampbell.com.

Clarence E. Grimes Newport

Clarence E. Grimes, 97, a resident of Newport Long Term Care, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018. He was born in Frugality, Pa., on April 8, 1921, to Frank and Blanche (Rickard) Grimes. He was preceded in death by his wife, Peggy, on March 31, 2013; Grimes brothers Walter, infant Theodore and Cloyd; sisters Beatrice Dotts and Imogene Zupich. Surviving brothers and sisters are Frank (Jeanie) of Fallentimber; Cleo Spear of Bangor, Grimes Maine; Mary Lou Nuti of Cleveland, Ohio; James (Fran) of Irvona, Pa.; Helen (Bob) Hayman of Lehighton, Pa.; Joyce Baker of Clearfield, Pa., and numerous nieces and nephews. Clarence graduated from B.C.I. High School in Coalport, Pa., as Valedictorian of his class. He worked in the coalmines for a short time with his father. He joined the C.C.C. and worked as the Company Clerk. He then went to Washington, D.C. and worked as a courier for the U.S. Army. After World War II broke out, he joined the Army Air Corps. He trained as a Navigator/Bombardier during the war and was stationed in Italy. He flew 50 missions in a B-24 bomber over targets in Europe. He crash-landed twice, suffering only minor wounds. He and Peggy spent several years after the war in Occupied Japan. Later in his career, while stationed at Fairchild AFB, Spokane, Wash., he crashed on takeoff in a B-36, ending up with a sprained ankle. During this time the Air Force sent him to Harvard University for a class in statistics. In 1954, Clarence and Peggy purchased Marshall Lake Resort in Newport, Wash. Clarence remained in the Air Force until 1963, where he retired as a Major. During this time Peggy and Clarence’s father, Frank, operated the campground. After his retirement, Clarence and Peggy

operated the resort with numerous nieces and nephews and friends helping out. Clarence obtained a lease from the state of Washington and developed North Skookum Campground above Usk, Wash., in 1969. Many relatives and friends helped him develop and operate it.

Clarence’s passions were hunting and fishing and the great outdoors. He even attempted politics, throwing his hat in the ring for County Commissioner, though he was unsuccessful. Both Clarence and Peggy’s ashes will be laid to rest at the Newport Cem-

etery Veteran’s section at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the American Legion, Post #217, Cusick, Wash., or the 449th Bomb Group Assn., Alan Davis, Legacy Project, 370 Braewood Drive, Chillicothe, OH 45601-2171. Sherman-Campbell

Funeral and Cremation Services in Newport is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at shermancampbell.com.

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p o l i ce rep o r t s Editor’s note: The police reports, taken from dispatch logs provided to The Miner by law enforcement agencies, are not intended to be an exact report, but rather a comprehensive list of police calls in Pend Oreille and West Bonner counties. Dispatch also fields calls for the Kalispel Tribe property in Airway Heights. Certain police calls are generally omitted because of space constraints. These include but aren’t limited to ambulance calls for illness, unfounded alarms, traffic stops, dogs at large, abandoned vehicles, 911 hang–ups and civil standbys. All dispositions for the police reports are assumed to be active, assist or transfer at press time. The police reports are updated each weekday on The Miner Online.

ACCIDENT: W. Walnut St., Newport, report of a twovehicle accident in the parking lot, no injuries. ARREST: S. Garden Ave., Newport, Curtis D. Lien, 49, of Spokane was arrested on a DOC detainer. SUSPICIOUS PERSON: Hwy. 2, report of a male sitting on the shoulder of the road with a reflective vest and a blinker. ATTEMPT-LOCATE: W. 2nd St. Newport, report that the resident left on foot, 25 minutes ago, whereabouts are unknown now. ARREST: S. Garden Ave., Robert D. Hampton, 56, of Spokane was arrested for failure to pay fines. BOOK AND RELEASE: Chaun T. Herkimer, 29, of Spokane was booked and released for driving without a license suspended or revoked.

Pend Oreille County

Monday, Dec. 3 ERRATIC DRIVER: Leclerc Road, report of a white Chevy avalanche with oversized tires going about 70 mph and swerving all over the road. ANIMAL PROBLEM: Western Larch Road, Newport, two or three pitbull’s are running loose all the time in the area. They chase horses and come after some people when they walk. ARREST: S. Garden Ave., Newport, Matthew R. Dobson, 31, of Spokane was arrested on a local warrant. The subject turned himself in. ARREST: W. 7th St., Newport, Douglas. Brogdon, 37, of Newport was arrested for possession of a controlled substance, a Department of Corrections detainer, and an out of state warrant. ARREST: Ryan C. Leam, 36, of Spokane Valley was arrested on a DOC detainer. ARREST: Brooke N. Benton, 24, of Spokane was arrested on a DOC detainer.

Tuesday, Dec. 4 ANIMAL PROBLEM: S. Cass Ave., Newport, report of a dog that belongs to the above address was chasing a lady walking her dog down the road. ACCIDENT: Coyote Trail, Newport, report that a subject called in the rollover of a silver Honda. ARREST: Shanell L. Haddon, 35, of Spokane Valley was arrested on a DOC detainer. ASSAULT: Hwy. 31, Metaline, report that a student assaulted a teacher. ARREST: Hwy. 2, Newport, Staci J. Price, 31, of Spokane was arrested on a DOC detainer. BOOK AND RELEASE: Hwy. 2, Newport, Chaun T. Herkimer, 29, of Spokane was booked and released for driving with a license suspended or revoked. ARREST: Antonio L. Rodriguez, 27, of Spokane was arrested on a DOC detainer. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE: Deer Valley Road, report that the complainant received a phone call about company’s vehicle being sold by another citizen without permission few days ago.

Wednesday, Dec. 5 ARREST: S. Garden Ave., Newport, Valeri B. Loveless, 20, of Spokane was arrested for failure to comply. The subject turned himself in on a local warrant. SUSPICIOUS PERSON: Main St., Ione, report of a white male wearing a dark blue jacket, black jeans, white shoes and has dark hair. He is pacing in front of the business and no one recognizes him. BOOK AND RELEASE: S. Garden Ave., Newport, David A. Schwedeman, 73, of Deer Park was booked and released for unlawful hunting of big game and unlawful transportation of fish/wildlife.

report of a dog barking and whining for 48 hours.

Washington Ave., report that a subject broke the window to the laundry room and took items sometime last night.

Thursday, Dec. 6

MALICIOUS MISCHIEF: N. Union Ave., report that a male subject slashed tires last night in the parking lot of his business.

BURGLARY: S. Main Ave., report that a residence was broken into. JUVENILE PROBLEM: W. 5th St. THREATENING: Leclerc Road, report that a subject has been making threats by phone. ACCIDENT: Hwy. 20, report that a vehicle hit a deer. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: W. 1st St., report that a female driver looks out of it, and is possibly under the influence. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Hwy. 2, report that the complainant’s well house is locked. It is unknown who would have locked it.

ARREST: James R. Wilson, 26, of Cusick was arrested on a local felony warrant, an out of state misdemeanor warrant, and a DOC detainer. West Bonner County

Monday, Dec. 3 JUVENILE PROBLEM: Hwy. 41, Oldtown

Tuesday, Dec. 4 ACCIDENT: Hwy. 2, Oldtown

THEFT: W. Pine St., report that a bicycle was stolen today. TRAFFIC OFFENSE: Hwy. 2, report that a vehicle is going the wrong way on the highway.

Friday, Dec. 7 FIRE-SMOKE ONLY: N. Union Ave., report of smoke in the lab at the sewer plant. ARREST: S. Garden Ave., Jerome J. Franklin, 22, of Spokane was arrested on a DOC detainer. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Hwy. 20, report that a dog went missing a month ago. The complainant believes someone took it. JUVENILE PROBLEM: S. Calispel Ave.

NON-INJURY ACCIDENT: Hwy. 2, Priest River

Wednesday, Dec. 5 MALICIOUS INJURY TO PROPERTY: Rusho Lane, Blanchard NON-INJURY ACCIDENT: Peninsula Road, Priest River CITED AND RELEASED: Mud Gulch Road, Priest River, Jodella Smith, 50, of Priest River was cited and released for domestic battery. DISORDERLY CONDUCT: Mud Gulch Road, Priest River ACCIDENT, UNKNOWN INJURY: Hwy. 2, Priest River

Thursday, Dec. 6 ARREST: Elk Meadows, Blanchard, Abragail Sedillo, 22, of Spirit Lake was arrested for criminal trespass.

BOOK AND RELEASE: S. Garden Ave., Newport, Brayden J. Lynch, 18, of Newport, was booked and released for three counts of theft in the second degree and criminal trespassing in the second degree.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: S. Cass Ave., report that a vehicle is parked in alleyway with no plates.

TRAFFIC OFFENSE: Spring Valley Road, report that an SUV drove past the bus with its red lights going while picking up children.

ACCIDENT: Hwy. 2, report that a vehicle hit a deer.

TRAFFIC HAZARD: Peninsula Loop, Priest River

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE – PHYSICAL: Hwy. 211, report that a dad and son are fighting.

NON-INJURY ACCIDENT: Prater Mountain Road, Priest River

THEFT: Hwy. 20, Newport, report of items taken in the last few days, a slider miter saw, 12-volt battery and a radiator from a vehicle. ARREST: S. Garden Ave., Newport, Patti L. Skirvin, 58, of Mead was arrested for failure to comply. ARREST: S. Washington Ave., Robert L. Meeker, 26, of Priest River was arrested for disorderly conduct. He was yelling and trying to stop the bus. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE: W. 4th St., Police were unable to locate a young male 16 to 20 wearing a black hat and has blonde hair. He was driving down the road in a tan possibly 2008 Tahoe yelling at people did a u-turn to yell at more people. TRAFFIC HAZARD: Hwy. 2, report that a vehicle in front of him has no taillights, and its headlights are flashing. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE – PHYSICAL: Hwy. 2, Newport, report of a daughter and granddaughter fighting.

STRUCTURE Fire: 7th Ave., report of a structure fire. There are no flame but lots of smoke.

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Cusick Library, report that a vehicle was following people when they were walking in town. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: City of Ione, report of a suspicious vehicle near a closed business.

Saturday, Dec. 8

ACCIDENT: Hwy. 2, report of a possible accident. A truck is pulled over with front-end damage. ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 2, report of a vehicle swerving all over the road.

Sunday, Dec. 9

SUSPICIOUS PERSON: S. State Ave., report of a male hanging out in the driveway.

FIRE: Camden Road, report of a large fire. Complainant is unsure if it is a slash pile or structure on fire.

ANIMAL CRUELTY: Hwy. 2,

PROPERTY DAMAGE: N.

Friday, Dec. 7 DISORDERLY CONDUCT: Hwy. 41, Oldtown

ARREST: E. Ockert St., Oldtown, Andrea L. Simpson, 26, of Newport was arrested on two Bonner County felony warrants, failing to appear and failing to comply and providing false information to law enforcement.

Saturday, Dec. 8

ACCIDENT: Gray Road, report of a single vehicle rollover, unknown injuries.

ACCIDENT, UNKNOWN INJURY: Hwy. 2, Priest River

CUSTODIAL INTERFERENCE: Kelso Lake Road, Spirit Lake

ARREST: Stephen N. Bednar, 20, of Newport was arrested for third degree theft.

ASSAULT: Hwy. 2, report of subjects yelling and pushing.

GRAND THEFT: Silver Birch Lane, Oldtown

ARREST: E. Ockert St., Oldtown, Jason Miller, 37, of Oldtown was arrested for aggravated assault and paraphernalia with the intent to use. ACCIDENT, INJURIES: Bear Paw Road, Priest River, report of a single vehicle collision. ARREST: Sherman St., Priest River, Tyler T. Popkin, 24, of Priest River was arrested for domestic battery in the presence of a child.

Sunday, Dec. 9 No reportable incidents

P u b l i c M ee t i n g s Wednesday, Dec. 12

Courthouse

Pend Oreille Cemetery No. 1: 8 a.m. Newport Cemetery

Priest River City Council: 6 p.m. Priest River City Hall

Pend Oreille Conservation District Board: 9:30 a.m. - Newport Post Office Building

Selkirk School Board: 6 p.m. - Selkirk Middle/High School Music Room

Pend Oreille County Noxious Weed Control Board: 2 p.m. - Commissioners’ Meeting Room, Newport Sacheen Lake Sewer and Water District Board: 5 p.m. - Sacheen Fire Station, Highway 211 Bonner County Democrats: 6:30-8 p.m. - Panhandle Health, 322 Marion St., Sandpoint

Newport City Council: 6 p.m. - Newport City Hall Pend Oreille Fire District No. 8 Board: 7 p.m. - Fire Station at Spring Valley and Tweedie Roads

Tuesday, Dec. 18 Bonner County Commissioners: 8:45 a.m. - Bonner County Administrative Building

West Bonner Water and Sewer District: 6:30 p.m. - Oldtown City Hall

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

Metaline Town Council: 7 p.m. Metaline Town Hall

Pend Oreille PUD Commissioners: 10 a.m. - Newport PUD Offices

Monday, Dec. 17 Pend Oreille County Commissioners: 9 a.m. - Pend Oreille County

Cusick School Board: 3:30 p.m. Cusick High School Library

West Pend Oreille Fire District Board: 6:30 p.m. - Fire Station on Highway 57 Property Rights Council: 6:30 p.m. - Bonner County Administration Building, Sandpoint

Wednesday, Dec. 19 Pend Oreille Economic Development Council: 8:30 a.m. - Various Locations Diamond Lake Water and Sewer District Board: 10 a.m. - District Office Pend Oreille County Park Board: 2 p.m. - Cusick Community Center West Bonner County School Board: 6 p.m. - District Office, Priest River Fire District No. 4 Commissioners: 6 p.m. - Dalkena Fire Station Ione Town Council: 7 p.m. - Clerk’s Office

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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 N O T I C E T O C R E D I T O RS 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,

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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 De-

cember 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) __________________________ 2018345 PUBLIC NOTICE BUDGET HEARING NOTICE The Pend Oreille County Commissioners will hold a hearing at 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, December 18, 2018 in their meeting room, 625 W. 4th, Newport, for the 2018 Budget Supplemental Appropriations. If you require any reasonable accommodation to participate in the meeting, Continued on 10B

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Continued from 9B contact Clerk of the Board, 509-447-4119, at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. Published in The Newport Miner December 5 and 12, 2018.(45-2) __________________________ 2018346 PUBLIC NOTICE PEND OREILLE COUNTY 2019 H O L I D AYS Pend Oreille County Offices will be closed in observance of 2019 holidays: New Year’s Day-January 1, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day-January 21, President’s Day-February 18, Memorial Day-May 27, Independence Day-July 4, Labor Day-September 2, Veterans Day-November 11, Thanksgiving-November 28 and 29, Christmas Eve-December 24, Christmas Day-December 25. The Commissioners’ regularly scheduled meeting will be Tuesday when their office is closed on Monday. /s/ Crystal Zieske Crystal Zieske Clerk of the Board Published in The Newport Miner December 5 and 12, 2018.(45-2) __________________________ 2018347 PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF PEND OREILLE COUNTY S TAT E O F WA S H I N G T O N No. 18-2-00165-26 S U M M O N S B Y P U B L I C AT I O N KAY L. PIERCE, an individual Plaintiff, vs. L.B. FRANCO and M.J. FRANCO, husband and wife; ALVIN E. KELLY and VIRGINIA T. KELLY, husband and wife; INA L. EMERY, a single woman; ALAN E. SHODOWN, a single man; and EUGENE V. SHADOWN Defendants. The State of Washington to the said defendants, L.B. FRANCO, M.J. FRANCO, ALVIN E. KELLY, VIRGINIA KELLY, INA L. EMERY, EUGENE V. SHADOWN and LORA E. SHADOWN You are hereby summoned to appear within sixty days after the date of the first publication of this summons, to wit, within sixty days after the 5th day of December 2018, and defend the above entitled action in the above entitled court, and answer the complaint of the Plaintiff, KAY L. PIERCE, and serve a copy of your answer upon the undersigned attorneys for the Plaintiff, Heywood Horn of McNeice Wheeler, PLLC, at his office below state; and in case of your failure so to do, judgment will be rendered against you according to the demand of the complaint, which has been filed with the clerk of said court. The object of this action is to quiet title on the Plaintiff’s real property. DATED this 28th day of NOVEM-

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BER, 2018. McNEICE WHEELER, PLLC BY: /s/ Heywood Horn HEYWOOD HORN WSBA# 53544 Attorney for Plaintiff 221 W. Main Ave., Ste 100 Spokane, WA 99201 Published in The Newport Miner December 5, 12, 19, and 26, 2018 and January 2 and 9, 2019.(45-6) __________________________ 2018348 PUBLIC NOTICE The board of the Sacheen Lake Water & Sewer District will hold its budget hearing for the 2019 calendar year as part of its regularly scheduled board meeting on December 12, 2018 at 5:00pm. Also included will be any amendments that may be needed to the 2018 budget. /s/ Sheila Pearman Sheila Pearman, District Manager Published in The Newport Miner December 5 and 12, 2018.(45-2) _________________________ 2018351 PUBLIC NOTICE Regarding the 2004 Blue Ford Freestyle, license plate AJN1851, abandoned on my property since January 2017. Either you pay the total of $6500 for storage fees or the car will be considered abandoned and that you have surrendered interest in it. If I do not hear from you within 15 days, I will assume you don’t want the car and will take steps to repurpose the motor vehicle. Sherry L. Maresca Published in The Newport Miner December 5 and 12, 2018. (45-2) ___________________________ 2018352 PUBLIC NOTICE When: December 19th – Where: The Camas Center for Community Wellness 1821 LeClerc Road N. Cusick, Washington 6-7:30pm When: December 20th – Where: The Beardmore Building 119 Main Street Priest River Idaho, 6-7:30pm The Kalispel Tribe of Indians will hold a public open house to receive input on proposed habitat objectives and strategies for wildlife mitigation purchased using funds provided by the Bonneville Power Administration on the following properties in Washington: -Calispell 4 Property: 26 acres on Cusick Meadows Rd. -Calispell 2 Property: 40 acres off Hwy 20 near Cusick. Idaho Properties: -Big Meadows Complex: 788 acres at Big Meadows on Goose Creek. -Beaver Lake 2 Property: 40 acres in the Beaver/Eaton Complex. Contact: Matt Berger (509) 4477244 or mberger@knrd.org for more information. www.kalispeltribe.com Published in The Newport Miner December 5 and 12, 2018.(45-2) ___________________________ 2018350 PUBLIC NOTICE COMBINED NOTICE OF A P P L I C AT I O N A N D A C T I O N Pursuant to County Development Regulations, notice is hereby given that Pend Oreille County did on December 3, 2018 received a complete Shoreline Substantial Development Permit Application, Joint Aquatic Resources Permit Application, and associated documents from Daniel Willner and did on December 3, 2018 issue a Determination of Completeness for a ramp and dock installation (FILE NO. SSDP-18-019), Location: 822 Open Skies Rd, Parcel #: 443227520021. An Environmental Checklist under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) was prepared by the applicant on October 29, 2018 and the county expects to issue a Determination of NonSignificance for this project. The optional DNS process is being used and this may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts for the proposal. Any person desiring to express their views, or to be notified of the action taken on this application should contact the Pend Oreille County Community Development Department. The submitted application and related file documents may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Pend Oreille County Courthouse, Annex Building, 418 South Scott Street, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821 and viewed at www.pendoreilleco.org. Contact: Alexa Polasky, Community Development Department Planning Technician, (509) 447-6931, apolasky@

pendoreille.org. Written comments from the public may be submitted to Pend Oreille County no later than December 27, 2018. Required Permits: Shoreline Substantial Development Permit (Pend Oreille County), Floodplain Development Permit (Pend Oreille County), WDFW, HPA Permit, USACOE, Corp Approval Dated: December 3, 2018 Published in The Newport Miner December 12 and 19, 2018.(46-2) _________________________ 2018353 PUBLIC NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE The Priest Lake Translator District Board of Trustees has set the following dates for regular quarterly meetings in 2019: Tuesday, February 12 Tuesday, May 14 Tuesday, August 13 Tuesday, November 12 Meetings will be held at 4:00 PM at the Outlet Bay Sewer District Building meeting room located at 149 Outlet Bay Rd, Priest Lake, ID. Anyone wishing to bring business before the Board must notify the Translator District office at least 5 days in advance at (208) 443-2492 to be included on the agenda. Published in The Gem State Miner December 12, 2018.(9) __________________________ 2018355 PUBLIC NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE The following ordinance was adopted at the regular meeting of the Town of Ione Council on December 5, 2018. The complete text of the ordinance is available for review at the Clerk’s office during regular business hours. Ordinance 608 is declaring an emergency in the Office of the Treasurer and amending the 2018 annual budget. The said emergency arises from a CDBG grant award for a waterline replacement, funds appropriated in Fund 410 in the amount of $750,000.00. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the Ione Town Council in Council Chambers, 112 Central Avenue, Ione, Washington 99139 at 7:10 p.m., Wednesday, December 19, 2018. The purpose of the hearing is for public comment on the 2019 Budget and approve Ordinance 609. /s/ Sandy Hutchinson Sandy Hutchinson, Clerk-Treasurer Published in The Newport Miner December 12, 2018.(46) __________________________ 2018357 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING Diamon d L ake Wate r an d Sewe r Di s t r ict Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held December 21,2018 at the District office located at 172 S. Shore Rd. at l0 a.m. The purpose of said hearing is to discuss the 2019 budget. No changes have been made from the 2018 budget. At said meeting, any District ratepayer may appear and be heard for or against said plan. Toby Johnson Chairman Board of Commissioners Published in The Newport Miner December 12 and 19, 2018.(46-2) __________________________ 2018358 PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF T H E S TAT E O F WA S H I N G T O N IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF PEND OREILLE C au s e N o . : 1 6 - 2 - 0 0 1 4 2 - 1 S H E R I FF ’ S N O T I C E O F S A L E T O J U D G M E N T D E B T O RS Date of Judgment: 11/05/2018 Order of Sale: 11/16/2018 Date of Levy: 12/07/2018 NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC, its successors in interest and/or assigns, Plaintiff, vs. ANNA WILLIAMS; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF TIMOTHY E. WILLIAMS; JACK L. WILLIAMS; LAURA L. WILLIAMS; AUTOMATED ACCOUNTS INC.; OCCUPANTS OF THE PREMISES; Defendant(s). TO: Deanna Williams; Unknown Heirs and Devisees of Timothy E. Williams; Jack L. Williams; Laura L. Williams; Automated Accounts, Inc.; Occupants of the Premises; and any

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persons or parties unknown claiming any right, title, lien or interest in the real property described in the complaint; The Superior Court of Pend Oreille County has directed the undersigned Sheriff of Pend Oreille County to sell the property described below to satisfy a judgment in the above-entitled action. The property to be sold is described as: A TRACT OF LAND IN SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 30 NORTH, RANGE 45 E.W.M., PEND OREILLE COUNTY, WASHINGTON, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 2, SAID POINT BEING LOCATED NORTH 89°35’29” WEST, 1416.00 FEET FROM THE SOUTH ¼ CORNER (GRANITE STONE WITH “+”) OF SAID SECTION 2; THENCE NORTH 0°24’31” EAST, PERPENDICULAR TO SAID SOUTH LINE OF SECTION 2, 323.50 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89°35’29” EAST, PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 2, 1341.35 FEET TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE WESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE (30 FEET FROM CENTER LINE) OF SPRING VALLEY ROAD; THENCE SOUTH 1°43’30” EAST, ALONG SAID WESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF SPRING VALLEY ROAD, 323.72 FEET TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SECTION 2; THENCE NORTH 89°35’29” WEST, ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE OF SECTION 2, 1353.40 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. ALSO KNOWN AS TRACT “A” OF R.S. #1157. PARCEL NO: 453002 30 0006 Commonly known as: 2600 Spring Valley Road, Newport, Washington 99156 The sale of the above-described property is to take place: Time: 10:00 a.m. Date: Friday, February 01, 2019 Place: Pend Oreille County Hall of Justice; Front Door, East Entrance 229 S. Garden Avenue Newport, WA 99156 The judgment debtor can avoid the sale by paying the judgment amount of $208,405.90, together with interest, costs, and fees, before the sale date. For the exact amount, contact the Pend Oreille County Sheriff’s Office. DATED this 10th day of December 2018 ALAN A. BOTZHEIM, SHERIFF PEND OREILLE COUNTY, WASHINGTON by: /s/ Ciara Williamson Ciara Williamson, Civil Deputy Published in The Newport Miner December 12, 19, 26, 2018 and January 2, 2019.(46-4) ___________________________ 2018359 PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF WA S H I N G T O N FOR PEND OREILLE COUNTY NO. 18-4-00051-26 P R O B AT E N O T I C E T O C R E D I T O RS ( R C W 11 . 4 0 . 0 3 0 ) Estate of MYRTLE L. GILLMAN, Deceased. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE The above Court has appointed me as Personal Representative of Decedent’s estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must present the claim: (a) Before the time when the claim would be barred by any applicable statute of limitations, and (b) In the manner provided in RCW 11.40.070: (i) By filing the original of the claim with the foregoing Court, and (ii) By serving on or mailing to me at the address below a copy of the claim. The claim must be presented by the later of: (a) Thirty (30) days after I served or mailed this Notice as provided in RCW 11.40.020(1)(c), or (b) Four (4) months after the date of first publication of this Notice. If the claim is not presented within this time period, the claim will be forever barred except as provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective for claims against both the Decedent’s probate and non-probate assets. Date of First Publication of this Notice: December 12, 2018 Marjorie R. Gillman, Personal Representative ELTC Law Group, PLLC Anthony Fry, Attorney PO Box 301 Newport, WA 99156 Published in The Newport Miner December 12, 19 and 26, 2018.(46-3) ___________________________