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Keepers of History Pend Oreille County Museum looks to future to preserve the past

BY SOPHIA ALDOUS OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – It’s rather quiet at the Pend Oreille County Museum during the winter, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t activity. During the off season, volunteers meet on Wednesdays for work days, cleaning, researching, networking, all the things that make a volunteer organization keep going. At the head of it is Pend Oreille County Historical Society (POCHS) President Paul Wilson, who stepped into the role at the beginning of

November after Duane Becker stepped down after a five-year stint as president.

“There’s a lot of county, which means there’s a lot of history,” says Wilson.

The POCHS has a board of nine volunteers that hold annual elections for each seat in October. Wilson has volunteered with the nonprofit organization for eight years as the director and treasurer.

He started working at Pend Oreille County Health department in 1973, before working his

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New Pend Oreille Museum President Paul Wilson stands among some of the displays inside the museum.

way up to Planning and Public Works Director.

He retired in 2003, then went on to work for the Kalispel Tribe in Community Development for five years before retiring again in 2008. Originally from Cusick, Wilson received his Bachelors degree in geography with a minor in geology from Eastern Wash-

ington University. His interest in land and how it effects the people living on it, plus his roots in the area, have given Wilson an appreciation for the area’s past and the people who settled in Pend Oreille, both Native Americans and Europeans.

“Working at the county for years made

me aware of its history,” Wilson says.

The museum recently celebrated its 50th anniversary celebration this September, marking five decades of keeping local history alive. The museum’s grounds consists of the historic Idaho & Washington Northern Railroad (I&WN) Depot building built in 1908,

which houses the gift shop and displays on the first and second floors.

The adjoining Stuart B. Bradley Memorial Building was built with private funds in 1994.

The upstairs houses various displays including a military display, the research department, and SEE WILSON, 2A

Montana Rep offered Interior, McMorris Rodgers passed over 5th District Rep. was considered frontrunner

BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

WASHINGTON D.C. – While U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash., was reportedly being considered to head the De-

partment of the Interior, President elect Donald Trump has called on Montana Rep. Ryan Zinke for the position, several news outlets reported Tuesday afternoon.

According to a Washington

Post report, this summer, Zinke quit his post as a member of the GOP platform-writing committee after the group included language that would have transSEE MCMORRIS RODGERS, 2A

Newport High School contemplates changing class periods

BY SOPHIA ALDOUS MINER PHOTO|SOPHIA ALDOUS

Working on infrastructure Erin Mack helps her 2-year-old daughter, Charlotte, make a faux gingerbread house out of graham crackers at the Hospitality House during the Christmas in Newport event Saturday, Dec. 10. See more photos on the Boosters page on 6B.

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NEWPORT – High school Principal Troy Whittle is in the midst of solving a rather challenging puzzle. He is exploring alternatives

to the current six-period schedule at Newport High School, in order to meet the requirements put forward by E2SSB 6552 passed by the Washington State Legislature in 2014, which directed the State

Board of Education to implement the 24-credit graduation requirement for students. Implementation of the law starts with the class of 2019, this year’s sophomores.

Previously, the state requirement was 22

credits. Newport high School is currently at 23 credits for graduation and Pend Oreille River School requires a minimum of 20 credits. That will change for all school SEE HIGH SCHOOL, 2A

B R I E F LY Christmas bird count Dec. 18 NEWPORT – The Pend Oreille Christmas Bird Count will be held Sunday, Dec. 18, according to John Stuart, one of the event organizers.

“We will gather at Audrey’s Restaurant (in Newport) at 6:30 a.m. for coffee, and then get in the cars a little after 7,” he said. People can carpool and bring their own lunches, drinks and warm clothes. Anyone who is at home and wants to participate can count birds at their feeders or walk around their neighborhood.

Stuart says when counting at a feeder, there is no set time. “Just do whatever you can,” he says. “If someone in a car can only do a half-day, we can easily work around that.”

The 15-mile count circle is from the Pend Oreille River on the north to the Little Spokane River on the south and from Highway 211 on the west to about Newport on the

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“If you are new to the count or need to know if you are inside or outside the circle, give me a call and I can give you a few more details on feeder-watching and answer any questions,” Stuart says. Call him at 509 447-2644.

Motorcycle Santa coming to town this Saturday NEWPORT - On Dec. 17, Santa Claus and his merry elves will be riding through downtown Newport at noon on motorcycles. Santa’s route will take him up Union Avenue and back down Washington Avenue where he will be stopping at local businesses to pick up toy donations from the Holiday Toy Run. The ride will end at the Newport Gazebo where members of Family Crisis Network will be handing out free hot chocolate and candy canes and will be taking photos for children who want to get a picture with Santa and his motorcycle. Toy donations and 8B-9B

proceeds from this event will help provide Christmas gifts for families of domestic violence and homelessness in the community. Donations can be dropped off at Panhead Hill Cycle Supply and Washington Federal Bank until Dec. 17.

Community Christmas Concert in Blanchard BLANCHARD – Out of the Woods Family Theater is sponsoring a free Community Christmas Concert by Mountain Harmony Show Choir Saturday, Dec. 17, at 7 p.m. at the Blanchard Community Center.

Some of the Out of the Woods actors sing in this choir as well. It will be an evening of music from Polar Express, The Grinch, and Home Alone, along with solos, small groups, instrumentalists and dancing. The evening will end with a Christmas Carol sing-a-long for the whole audience and, of course, Christmas Cookies.

Everyone is invited.

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HIGH SCHOOL: Staying at six periods leaves little room for error FROM PAGE 1A

districts in Washington State in 2019, regardless if they are an alternative school or traditional high school.

“I don’t want to start a firestorm, because right now no official decisions have been made and we are just looking at our options,” says Whittle.

“I’m talking with teachers and staff and trying to determine what would be the best option to help our kids grow and achieve this transition as smoothly as possible, so no one falls through the cracks.”

Though NHS is already at a minimum of 23 credits to graduate, Whittle says staying at six period days after the state law goes into effect leaves little room for any error on a student’s part without adversely impacting their potential to graduate.

“If they were to fail one class, they would be derailed off course to graduation,” says Whittle.

Currently, Newport High School has six period days at about 60 minutes each, with two semesters throughout the school year.

Whittle is examining the possibility of switching over to five period days, at around

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Newport High School Principal Troy Whittle goes over possible class period options at school board meeting.

70 minutes each, with the school year divided into trimesters. He says this would potentially save the school district money while still allowing for flexibility for both students and teachers.

The other options are seven period days at 30 minutes each or four period days at 90 minutes each, but Whittle says neither is optimal.

“I’ve had to teach under seven period structures; it’s a rat race,” Whittle says. “Basically you are churning kids through as fast as you can with hardly any prep. However, while four period days seem to be the ideal because the rush goes away and class sizes are smaller, we’d have to hire two more teachers at a cost of about $150,000 to

$200,000 to the district, and I don’t see that happening.”

There are 20 certificated teachers at Newport High School and just fewer than 200 freshmen and sophomores.

Whittle says the discussion is by no means over, and community forums will be scheduled soon to go over the options with the public. He hopes to

have a plan finalized by the end of January.

“There’s no such thing as a perfect schedule when it comes to this kind of thing, but I am hoping we can come up with the nest best thing,” Whittle says.

To check in with Selkirk and Cusick High Schools on this topic, check out the follow-up story in next week’s Miner.

MCMORRIS RODGERS: Local officials cautious FROM PAGE 1A

ferred federal land ownership to the states.

“What I saw was a platform that was more divisive than uniting,” Zinke said at the time, according to the Post story. “At this point, I think it’s better to show leadership.”

Various news outlets, including the New York Times and Washington Post, had reported earlier that McMorris Rodgers was the frontrunner for the position, although no announcement had been made.

While local officials were mostly optimistic about McMorris Rodgers’ chances, with several Inland Northwest candidates lining up to fill her slot if she was appointed, Pend Oreille County commissioner Mike Manus was cautious.

“We should wait until she gets the nod before we start replacing her,” he said.

When Manus made his remark Tuesday morning, Dec. 13, McMorris Rodgers looked like the frontrunner.

By mid-afternoon, Trump had offered the job to Zinke.

McMorris Rodgers released a statement on Facebook Tuesday afternoon.

“It was an honor to be invited to spend time with the President-elect, and I’m energized more than ever to continue leading in Congress as we think big, re-imagine this government, and put people back at the center of it,” McMorris Rodgers said.

McMorris Rodgers is still a vice president on Trump’s transition team.

State Rep. Shelly Short, RAddy, said she was surprised by the choice of Zinke.

“I didn’t see that coming,” she said. “I think Cathy would have done a great job.”

“I think it’s great,” county commissioner Steve Kiss

said Tuesday morning before Zinke was appointed.

“She knows the area and natural resource issues.”

Commissioner Karen Skoog said if McMorris Rodgers was appointed, it would be great for Eastern Washington.

“And the nation,” added commission chairman Mike Manus.

One of the downsides was that if McMorris Rodgers was nominated and confirmed for Interior, she would have left the House to take the job.

Skoog said losing McMorris Rodgers’ seniority in the House would be difficult, but not the end of the world.

“The downside is that we would lose her leadership,” Skoog said. “On the other hand we would get new leadership.” Skoog said it was too early to talk about a successor, something Manus agreed with. It turns out they were right.

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Cathy McMorris Rodgers told The Miner she hadn’t made up her mind about voting for Donald Trump when she was in the office for an interview last April.

She was thought to be the frontrunner to head the Department of Interior under Trump, but lost out to Ryan Zinke, a GOP Congressman from Montana.

WILSON: Always in need of volunteers at the museum FROM PAGE 1A

library. Downstairs is the meeting room, storage and office. Also on the grounds are a pioneer church, several settlers’ cabins, a antique machinery display and a fire lookout replica.

According to Pend Oreille County Assessor James McCroskey, the assessed value of the museum and the property it sits on is $238,422.

In 1978 the POCHS

purchased a parcel of land for $35,000 from the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad.

In 1995 the museum purchased a second parcel for $4,000 from CMC Partnership, the company that bought out the railroad.

Like any volunteer organization, the museum is always in need of recruits to help operations run smoothly, including manning the gift shop and grounds during the

summer season, which runs May through the end of September.

In 2015, according to Wilson, there were 2,500 visitors to the museum. Admission fee to the museum and grounds are $2, which on its own, doesn’t come close to the covering the cost of keeping the facilities up and running, which is about $35,000 per year. Wilson says the museum probably makes $30,000 per

year, amassed through fundraisers, private donations, admission fees, grants, and Hotel/ Motel Tax from the City of Newport and Pend Oreille County. The POCHS currently has $28,260 in savings.

There is also a $46,760 endowment fund in place for Big Smoke Magazine, which consists of stories told by locals about the area’s history.

“There’s a lot of busi-

ness to look after, to keep it running so the doors stay open,” Wilson says. “We really have a jewel here, and we hope more people will take an interest in it.”

Though the museum is closed during the winter months, tours can be scheduled in advance.

Call 509-447-5388 for more information.

Check out the museum’s website at www. pocmuseum.org and like them on Facebook.

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Fine, no jail for cocaine residue

BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – One of the last people who attended the Shambhala Music Festival in Salmo, British Columbia who was caught with drugs at the border was ordered to pay $850 in fines and court costs by Pend Oreille County Superior Court Judge Pat Monasmith Thursday, Dec. 8.

Jonathan McCay, 29, of Ohio pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess drug paraphernalia, a misdemeanor, for a coke spoon found with residue in his backpack as he waited to cross the border. That was reduced from possession of cocaine, a felony.

Prosecuting attorney Lori Smith wanted a 90-day suspended sentence and financial penalties. Unlike the other Shambhala cases, this was reduced to a misdemeanor instead of a gross misdemeanor. Smith said many jurisdictions wouldn’t charge possession for trace amounts. The trace amount was so small, border agents wondered if there was any. She said McCay had no criminal history.

Defense attorney Bevin Maxey said

McCay serves on the board of the MidOhio Food Bank. Maxey said McCay didn’t know the spoon was in his backpack.

McCay apologized.

“I’m sorry, I do apologize for insulting the state of Washington with this embarrassing mistake,” he said.

Monasmith asked how the spoon got in his backpack.

McCay said he had accepted some items in exchange for a back debt and threw them into his backpack before heading to the festival.

Monasmith said he accepted McCay’s explanation.

“There is no reason for probation,” he said. “I accept what you say. The embarrassment factor is enough.”

He told McCay that at the end of three years he could move to have conviction vacated.

Except for having his case reduced to a misdemeanor instead of a gross misdemeanor and not receiving any suspended jail time, the case was handled similar to the other cases. People were caught with small amounts of psilocybin, LSD or cocaine as they waited to cross the border last August.

Funding available for forest improvement projects MINER PHOTO|SOPHIA ALDOUS

Revving up for the next scene Actress Morgan Stigall stands on a chair in the green room of the Pend Oreille Playhouse to retrieve her coffee after finishing a scene in “A Christmas Carol.” The play opened last Friday and runs for three more days, Dec. 16 – 18. For more information, go to www.pendoreilleplayers.org.

COLVILLE – Individuals, non-profit organizations and local governments are invited to submit applications for projects that would improve Colville National Forest (CNF) lands and the economies of Pend Oreille, Ferry and Stevens counties. There is $638,000 available for

this year’s projects, according to a news release from the Forest Service.

Projects must be on or benefit National Forest System Lands by enhancing forest ecosystems, restoring land health and water quality, or improving the maintenance of existing roads or facilities.

Some past projects include culvert replacement to help fish passage, campground road maintenance to prevent erosion, forest thinning to reduce fire danger and improve forest health, soil stabilization to protect roads and streams and noxious weeds control projects.

Mumps cases on the rise, health officials urge immunization OLYMPIA – Mumps have spread to two counties in Washington, according to a news release from the state Department of Health. In King County there have been nine confirmed cases and 45 probable ones. In Pierce County there are four probable cases, the Health Department reports.

The Department of Health is reminding people across the state to make sure they take precautions to help stop the spread of mumps.

Mumps is a contagious disease that spreads through saliva. Symptoms of mumps typically include lowgrade fever, headache, muscle aches, tiredness, and loss of appetite. Its most distinctive symptom is swelling of the cheeks, neck or jaw, though not everyone experiences this, and some people get no symptoms at all. It also can cause swelling of other glands such as the testicles. The illness lasts a week to 10 days in most cases.

Mumps can be more serious in some people, and can lead to hearing loss, swelling of the covering of the brain and spinal cord, or brain damage. There is no specific treatment for mumps.

Vaccination with the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine is the best protection against mumps.

Two doses of MMR vaccine are about 88 percent effective at preventing infection with the mumps virus.

Children should be vaccinated with two doses of measles, mumps, rubella vaccine, with the first dose between 12 and 15 months and the second at 4-to-6 years. Adults should have at least one mumps vaccination, with some people needing two. People born before 1957 are considered immune because they probably had mumps, but everyone born in 1957 or later should be vaccinated.

“While most people who get mumps will have a mild illness which goes away within a week or so, some

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D O W N M E M O RY L A N E 100 years ago 1916

Pend Oreille County licensed 156 autos during the year.

70 years ago 1946

Alvin Luckey, local manager of the J. Hofert Co. of Seattle, reported that 75,000 Christmas trees were culled from a 25-mile radius of Newport.

40 years ago 1966 Jim and Ernie Volquardsen of Metaline Falls each bagged a 1,000-lb. elk somewhere north of Metaline Falls.

30 years ago 1986 The first Grizzly wrestling match in four years proved to be enjoyable for the home fans, as Newport beat Kettle Falls 42-30.

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LETTE RS POLICY We welcome letters to the editor. Letters should be no longer than 300 words. Letters should be typed and submitted to The Miner office no later than 5 p.m.

Friday for publication the following Wednesday. No letter will be published unless it is signed by at least one individual, even if the letter represents the view of a group.

The letter must include a telephone number and address for authentication. The Miner reserves the right to edit letters. Political letters will not be published the last issue before an election. Letters will be printed as space allows.

It’s time Pend Oreille County realized marijuana is legal

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he town of Ione is the lone government in Pend Oreille County allowing the retail sale of marijuana. Ione is the lone government here that apparently doesn’t feel it’s the council’s job to manage the morals of the rest of us. Kudos to them.

Four years after voters approved marijuana in the state of Washington, the cities of Newport and Cusick and Pend Oreille County have hemmed and hawed about how to keep legal marijuana retail shops out of our neighborhoods. While the town of Cusick had a strong turnout of community members opposed to marijuana, Newport and Pend Oreille County as a whole has not had that rigorous conversation. There’s a reason for that.

Retail marijuana would not be the detriment our elected officials think it would be. And as our county eyes a constricting budget and possible road levy shift, the commissioners should be looking at ways to increase revenue. One way to do that would be to allow state law to take affect here.

It is not elected officials’ job to legislate morality. It can be argued that alcohol is far more dangerous to society than marijuana, and alcohol is legal. We don’t see government officials trying to ban the sale of liquor anywhere. And we’d be willing to bet that a majority of our elected officials actually enjoy a drink now and then.

So what’s the hold up with marijuana? Some say that making the sale of marijuana legal would give our youth the OK to partake in it themselves. But lets think about this another way. If a kid is inclined to use marijuana, they’re going to get their hands on it. And they’re going find illegal means to do so. That black market is going to introduce that kid to far more dangerous drugs than marijuana.

In fact, a study conducted by the non-profit Drug Policy Alliance 18 months after the legalization of marijuana in Washington, shows that not only did the state benefit from a dramatic decrease in marijuana arrests and convictions, as well as increased tax revenue, there was a decrease in violent crime rates and rates of youth marijuana use and traffic fatalities remained stable.

The medical community agrees that marijuana can benefit patients suffering from a myriad of ailments, from cancer to back pain. Since Washington now links medical marijuana sales to recreational, anyone who needs marijuana to treat a legitimate ailment has to travel to Spokane or Ione.

The voters of Washington approved the legalization of marijuana more than four years ago.

Sales went live more than three year ago. It’s long past time our elected officials stop imposing what they think is morally right and allow their constituents to think for themselves.

-MCN

Community blood drive wants donors NEWPORT – The Newport Community Blood Drive, hosted by the Inland Northwest Blood Center, is Thursday, Dec. 15 from 12:30 p.m. to 5: 30 p.m. at the United Church of Christ. The INBC needs an average of 200 blood donors every day to meet the needs of more than 35 hospitals in the Inland Northwest.

For more information, contact Michael Long at 208-659-7085.

Community Festival of the Nativity Dec. 17-18 OLDTOWN – The Community Festival of the Nativity will be Friday and Saturday, Dec. 17 and 18, from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, located at 13261 Hwy. 2, Oldtown.

This event is free to the public and features nativities from around the community, Life of Christ art displays, and a children’s craft activity. There will also be live music. Guests are asked to bring a nonperishable food item, toys, or blankets to be donated to people in need.

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YO U R O P I N I O N State needs to help keep prohibited people from buying guns To the editor, A West side television station recently asked King County Sheriff John Urquhart why prohibited persons are not prosecuted when attempting to buy a firearm. He plainly stated they do not have the resources. These attempts sometimes referred to as “lie-and-try” result in no follow up law enforcement action. This was also noted in the AG white paper Access to Firearms in Washington State. Simply put the AG knows law enforcement needs help in this area yet offers no help; instead he wants to ban Washingtonians from owning the most popular firearm in the country.

What the AG proposes is really a distraction from bigger problems pointed out by Sheriff Urquhart. Why aren’t the AG, and the legislature giving men like John Urquhart tools needed to

do the job?

Legislature has attempted to invoke firearms education in our youth through the Eddie Eagle Gun Safe Program.

Each attempt to institute this free program has been met with opposition and intolerance, yet gun owners are asked to capitulate with each new law. Our state government seemingly, no longer represents the people.

Local governments along the I-5 corridor do not have the answer and do not speak for the people of the state of Washington. I will not vote for legislators, judges or other public servants who conspire to erode our fundamental rights as citizens.

Liberty and freedom are delicate and people give them up only once, albeit a little at a time.

-Whitney Slater Poulsbo, Wash.

Country blending despite differences To the editor,

America is divided into them and us. “Us” is whatever you are and “them” is what you are not. One concept of “Love thy neighbor as thy self” is that you only love neighbors who look and think like you do. The division can be social, racial, economic, religious or political. In picking between them and us we recognize no gray areas. The flaw is that there is a lot of gray area. My views are both liberal and conservative depending on the issue.

When I take my grandchildren to a public park playground the kids seem color blind to other races.

I was raised to think that my religion, race and sex were superior.

My grandkids won’t have to overcome such programming. Access to global transportation has allowed races and cultures to mix. We are now a little bit of them and a little bit of us. It’s no longer possible to have a 100 percent of them or us.

Individuals have the ability to shift in thinking, so it’s pointless to aspire that your “us” or their “them” is pure and right. Politically, we have had another national shift. It’s a technical majority that can shift in the next election. We live in a divided society.

Does that division make us stronger or weaker as a people? Do you really think that our society should be purged of anyone who isn’t one of “us”?

The next time you travel by airplane request a flight that only has your notion of “us” on the airplane. No other races, religions, income level, sexual orientation or political affiliation would be on your flight.

You could expect that any of the “them” that made it onto your flight would be removed by the police. Then wonder why you are being taken off the airplane.

-Pete Scobby Newport SEE LETTERS, 5A

Million wreaths across America Christmas is a difficult time for anyone grieving for lost loved ones. It is especially painful for America’s military families whose son, daughter, spouse or parent was G U E ST killed while servO PINION ing in uniform.

Normally, DON C. the fallen are BRUNELL remembered on ASSOCIATION Memorial Day, OF but thanks to a Maine family and WASHINGTON over 800,000 doBUSINESS nors and volunPRESIDENT teers, more than a million wreaths

will be laid on the tombstones of our fallen soldiers, sailors and airmen on Dec. 17.

The panoramic view of Arlington National Cemetery’s rolling hills with its white grave markers perfectly aligned with Christmas wreaths is breathtaking. In 2015 nearly 250,000 wreaths were placed there.

Since the program started in 1992, more than 1,000 burial grounds across the nation and American national cemeteries in foreign lands have joined. In Washington State, 13 memorial parks located from Walla Walla to Port Orchard participate and volunteers are expected to place more than 42,000 wreaths this year. Over half of them will be laid at Tahoma’s National Cemetery.

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Earlier this month the CIA announced to a group of top U.S. senators that it believes the Russians were behind the hacking of the Democratic National Committee email and released them in an effort to help elect Donald Trump. President elect Trump has said he doesn’t believe the CIA. Do you think the Russians hacked in an effort to influence U.S. elections?

Yes, clearly they did and it is a serious matter that requires a firm reaction.

No, it clearly is an attempt by the Democrats to cast doubt on the presidential election results.

Each year Evergreen Memorial Gardens is involved. Brad Carlson, whose family owns and operates the Vancouver cemetery, observes: “We see moms, dads, and spouses and children really suffering from their loved one’s loss and this helps them know that others care and remember. It is very moving and something you don’t forget.”

Here is how it started.

When Morrill Worcester was a 12-year-old paperboy for the Bangor (Maine) Daily News, he won a trip to Washington D.C. His visit to Arlington National Cemetery made an indelible impression that stayed with him throughout his life.

Years later, Worcester realSEE BRUNELL, 5A

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MUMPS: Some who are vaccinated still get mumps FROM PAGE 3A

people may experience serious health complications,” said State Health Officer Dr. Kathy Lofy.

Mumps vaccine gives lifelong protection to about nine out of 10 people, but some people who are vaccinated can still get mumps.

It’s important for everyone to be vaccinated because it helps protect people for whom the vaccine might not work as well, and also protects those who can’t be vaccinated

because they are too young or have a medical condition that prevents it, according to the Health Department news release.

Because mumps spreads during close contact, children who are not protected against mumps by vaccination may be excluded from school in areas where mumps is spreading.

Mumps is usually not common in the United States because vaccination rates are generally good. However, in the past few years, outbreaks of mumps have occurred in several

states, including Massachusetts, New York, Illinois, Arkansas, Iowa and Texas. The State Department of Health’s Immunization Program has more information about mumps and the MMR vaccine. If you think you never received mumps vaccine and there is an outbreak in your community, contact your healthcare provider for immunizations or a blood test. If you don’t have a healthcare provider, call your local health department or the Family Health Hotline at 1-800-322-2588.

FUNDING: Deadline to submit is March 9, 2017 FROM PAGE 3A

“This is a tremendous opportunity for local communities to come together to promote the stewardship of forest lands in the tri-county area.

These projects will not only improve the health of our watersheds, but can create jobs and improve the economic conditions in our local communities,” said

Rodney Smoldon, Colville National Forest Supervisor.

To submit a project application contact Franklin Pemberton, Colville Resource Advisory Committee Coordinator at 509-684-7177 or by email at fpemberton@ fs.fed.us.

All project applications and supporting paperwork must be received by close of business Thurs-

day, March 9, 2017.

Funding is made available through Title II funds under the reauthorized Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act, signed into law April 16, 2015. Funding is based on the percentage of land in federal ownership, timber receipt payments, and per capita income in Pend Oreille, Ferry and Stevens counties. Addi-

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ized that he could use his family business to honor the hundreds of thousands of veterans laid to rest in Arlington.

Founded in 1971, Worchester Wreath Co. of Harrington, Maine is a family-owned business that grows balsam fir in its forests. It has become one of the largest wholesalers of holiday balsam products providing fresh Maine wreaths, trees and centerpieces.

Wreaths Across America (WAA) sprang from a Worchester gesture in 1992 when they shipped surplus wreaths to Washington, D.C. They were placed on headstones in an older section of the Arlington National Cemetery – the most forgotten part of the burial grounds.

After the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, interest in the project spiked. In fact, the Pentagon, which was struck by a jetliner on that day, is within eyesight of

LETTERS FROM PAGE 4A

Democrats haven’t been able to stop union slide To the editor, Why have many American workers abandoned the Democratic Party?

During the last 50 years, Republicans have systematically weakened the unions, historically a Democratic Party base.

This has led to members’ distrust of union leadership, and of its endorse-

Arlington.

In 2005, when WAA appeared on the internet with a sobering photo of thousands of snow-covered wreaths on Arlington headstones, interest and donations mushroomed.

Wreaths Across America is a privately funded charity that accepts no government money. Delivery of a million wreaths is quite an undertaking this December especially when much of our country is suffering from frigid arctic temperatures, icy roads and blinding blizzards.

Over 100 trucking companies voluntarily load their semi-trailers and their drivers fan out across America. They absorb all of the delivery costs. At Arlington, for example, thousands of volunteers line the road waving flags as the trucks roll up to the entrance.

Morrill Worchester told the Bangor Daily News his first trip to Arlington National Cemetery helped him remember those who

ment of Democratic candidates. Union membership among workers dwindled from 1-in-3 in 1960 to 1-in-10 today.

Yet Democrats have failed to successfully oppose Republicans’ weakening of unions. Additionally, Republican policies promoting extreme wealth inequality have also been key to impeding upward mobility for American workers left behind (SpokesmanReview, 12/9/16). However, Bill Clinton signed Republican-sponsored

gave everything to keep America free. Today, the Wreaths Across America program helps us remember, as well.

The wreaths provide some comfort to families and friends of America’s fallen.

They also remind us not to forget those suffering with life-long mental and physical disabilities from military service.

As a special note this Christmas: In today’s terrorist infected world, we should include our law enforcement officers and firefighters here at home in our thoughts and prayers.

They too are in harm’s way every day.

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repeal of the 1933 GlassSteagall Act, separating investment from commercial banks. This emboldened the rich and helped trigger the 2008 economic collapse that most harmed the working class.

Although Hillary Clinton’s track record with America’s workers easily beats Donald Trump’s with his own workers, Bernie Sanders was undoubtedly the greatest champion for the working class and unions among either party’s candidates.

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| DECEMBER 14, 2016

B R I E F LY Lady Spartans fall to Sandpoint SANDPOINT – The Priest River girls basketball team lost to Sandpoint Saturday, 49-28.

They lost to Newport on Tuesday, Dec. 9. (See separate story.)

Sandpoint led 12-7 at the end of the first quarter. Priest River outscored the Bulldogs 6-5 in the second quarter, but Sandpoint dominated the second half, outscoring Priest River 32-15.

Melissa Krampert and Morgan DeMent each scored seven for Priest River and each hit a three pointer. Avery Summers scored five, Rachel Akre scored four and Kourtney Stephenson scored two.

Antonia Martin scored one.

Priest River hosts Newport Saturday, Dec. 17 at 1 p.m., and then travels to Deer Park Monday, Dec. 19 for a game that starts at 6:45 p.m.

BOWLI NG WEDNESDAY, DEC. 7 Lucky Ladies Team Won Morning Glories 43 Country Lane Sparklers 34 Country Lane 30 Golden Girls 25 State Line Girls 21 BYE 3

Lost 9 18 22 27 31 49

High Scratch Game: Esther Wilkinson 179. High Scratch Series: Laura O’Brien 494. High Handicap Game: Carol Becks 238. High Handicap Series: Carol Becks 642.

Converted splits: Pat Shield 2-7, Kelly Jo Hilliard 8-10, 5-10.

Wednesday Night Loopers Team Won Lost Why Try Harder 191 124 McCroskey Defense 168.5 146.5 Club Rio 162.5 152.5 Woodwise 149 166 OK Lanes 138 177 Here for the Beer 121 178 High Scratch Game: Robby Campbell 225. High Handicap Game: Nathan Rodriguez 231. High Scratch Series: Robert Campbell 571. High Handicap Series: Terri King 653. High Team Scratch Game: Club Rio 731. High Handicap Game: Club Rio 819. High Team Scratch Series: Club Rio 2,143. High Handicap Series: Club Rio 2,407.

THURSDAY, DEC. 8 Thursday Niters Team Odds and Ends Hi Rollers Gutter Gang Wilkinson Rentals Plain Nasty’s Enforcers

Won 30.5 28 26 26 25.5 24

Lost 21.5 24 26 26 26.5 28

High Scratch Game Team: Odds and Ends 741. High Scratch Series Team: Plain Nasty’s 2,150. High Handicap Game Team: Odds and Ends 910. High Handicap Series Team: Plain Nasty’s 2,570. High Scratch Game: Don Mendel 267, Sharon Smith 202. High Scratch Series: Don Mendel 648, Sharon Smith 524. High Handicap Game: Don Mendel 284, Sharon Smith 259. High Handicap Series: Don Mendel 699, Sharon Smith 695.

Converted Splits: Glenn Miller 5-47, 3-6-10-7. Floyd Degele 3-10. Gary Wilkinson 3-6-7-10. John Hastings 4-5, 3-10.

FRIDAY, DEC. 9 Friday Night Leftovers Team Timber Room EZ-Rider Pooch Parlor OK Lanes The No Names Party of Four East River Plumbing Cook’in Turkeys

Won 39 35 27 26.5 26 24.5 24 19

Lost 17 21 29 29.5 22 31.5 32 37

High Scratch Game Team: Timber Room 871. High Handicap Game Team: Timber Room 941. High Scratch Series Team: Timber Room 2,433. High Handicap Series Team: EZ Rider 2,667. High Scratch Games: Jim Hudson 254, Laura O’Brien 225.

High Handicap Games: Brodie McNamara 260, Laura O’Brien 255. High Scratch Series: Jim Hudson 696, Laura O’Brien 657. High Handicap Series: Rush Balison 722, Laura O’Brien 747.

Converted Splits: Jeff Huling 3-6-7-10, Karen Batsch 5-7, Sherry Loveridge 5-6, Pat Shields 4-8, Glenn Miller 4-5-7.

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Rangers rip up the mat at Liberty

BY SOPHIA ALDOUS OF THE MINER

MINER PHOTO|DON GRONNING

Newport’s Madi Hofstee, center, and Emily Hunt, right, defend against Priest River’s Avery Summers when the Grizzlies hosted Priest River Tuesday evening, Dec. 6. Newport won the border rivalry 66-42.

Newport beats Lady Spartans

BY MICHELLE NEDVED OF THE MINER

PRIEST RIVER – Newport came out on top of the border rivalry with Priest River when the Lady Griz hosted Tuesday, Dec. 9. Newport won 66-42.

“We shot the ball better than we have,” Newport coach Mike Frederick said. “The things we did better this week: we pushed the ball and got some benefits from that; some break hoops, which we have struggled with; transition baskets, (which) makes offense a lot easier with some steals on stronger defense.”

Newport led throughout, leading 14-6 at the end of the first quarter and ahead 29-14 at the half.

Newport outscored the Spartans 3728 in the second half.

Cyndi Lewis led the Grizzlies with 16 points, including two three pointers.

She also had six assists and six steals.

Stephanie Huang scored 10, Julie Schoener and Tiara Hamberg each scored eight and Madi Hofstee scored seven.

Jocelin Nenema, Jalin Earl and Sammy Siemsen each scored four.

Audrey Price added three and Trystan Potter scored two.

For Priest River, Avery Summers led with 14 points. Liann Kren scored eight, including two three pointers.

Rachel Akre also scored eight. Morgan DeMent scored five and Antonia Martin scored three.

Newport beats Priest River

BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – Priest River was optimistic after getting off to one of their best starts in years when they won three in a row. That was before they played cross border rival Newport, who handed the Spartans their first loss to the year. Newport won 74-39 Tuesday, Dec. 6, at Newport.

“Our goal right now is to simply be a better team today than we were yesterday. We want to sustain energy and efficiency for 32 minutes.

I felt like we did, and the boys felt great about our effort,” Newport coach Jamie Pancho said about the win.

Pancho said Newport shot well from the floor, hitting 48 percent of their shots. Both teams hit some 3-pointers, but Newport hit more, nine in total, with Adam Moorhead hitting two, as did Danny Bradbury.

Kade Zorica, Tug Smith, Rylan Hastings and Owen Leslie each hit one.

Kobe Haggerty hit four 3-pointers for the Spartans, the bulk of his 16 points. Hunter Hartwig scored 13 points for Priest River, including a 3-pointer.

Pancho said good defense led to good offense for Newport.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 14 NEWPORT WRESTLING AT COLVILLE: 6:30 p.m. Colville High School

THURSDAY, DEC. 15 SELKIRK WRESTLING AT KETTLE FALLS: 5 p.m. Kettle Falls High School

ON DECK: VS. KETTLE FALLS: Thursday, Dec. 15, 5 p.m.

SELKIRK VS. OROVILLE: Saturday, Dec. 17, TBD

from Hanford, losing by a pin. Rood went on to wrestle Newport’s Christian Loutzenheize, winning with a pin in the second round. His last match he lost to Chase Hilderbrandt from Republic by a pin.

At 138 pounds, Zayren Bubb won his first match with a 15 second pin against Colfax’s Dalton Pressnall. His next match he lost by 16-2 points to NWC Graham Rocha. He wrestled Clarkston’s Curtis Jones and beat him 15-6, winning Bubb third place.

Bert Barnett, a 145 pound eighth grader wrestling varsity for Selkirk, wrestled hard in his first high school match of the year. According to coach Keith Saxe, he didn’t place, but got a lot of mat time.

He lost his first match to Christian Monsigo from Riverside, 9-2. He beat SEE RANGERS, 8A

FRIDAY, DEC. 16

SELKIRK GIRLS BASKETBALL VS. NORTHPORT: 6 p.m. - Northport High School

NEWPORT BOYS BASKETBALL VS. CHEWELAH: 5:45 p.m. - Newport High School

SELKIRK BOYS BASKETBALL VS. NORTHPORT: 7:30 p.m. - Northport High School

CUSICK BOYS BASKETBALL VS. NORTHPORT: 7:30 p.m. Cusick High School NEWPORT GIRLS BASKETBALL VS. CHEWELAH: 7:30 p.m. - Newport High School SELKIRK BOYS BASKETBALL VS. CURLEW: 7:30 p.m. - Selkirk High School

SATURDAY, DEC. 17

“We feel like our defensive energy and execution translated into good offense,” he said. “We’re a young team still, and are finding our identity, but the boys know that

Spartans to just seven points.

The final quarter was similar, with Priest River held to nine while Sandpoint scored 16. Kobe Haggerty led Priest River scoring with 10 points.

Priest River hasn’t started league play yet. They have a 3-2 record.

They will play Newport at home Saturday, Dec. 17. That game will start at 2:30 p.m.

will only come through playing smart, as well as with great effort each time we take the court.”

Bradbury had a good game for Newport, adding three steals to his 22 points. Koa Pancho ended up with seven assists and three steals, and Robby Owen pulled down 10 rebounds to go with his nine points.

Tug Smith also provided a great deal of defensive energy, as well as scoring 11 points.

“We’ve been waiting for a total team effort and this game was a good one,” Pancho said.

CUSICK GIRLS BASKETBALL VS. REPUBLIC: 4:30 p.m. Republic High School

PRIEST RIVER WRESTLING AT TRI-STATE TOURNEY: 10 a.m. - North Idaho College

CUSICK GIRLS BASKETBALL VS. NORTHPORT: 6 p.m. Cusick High School

MINER PHOTO|DON GRONNING

NEWPORT BOYS BASKETBALL VS. PRIEST RIVER: 2:30 p.m. - Priest River Lamanna High School

CUSICK BOYS BASKETBALL VS. REPUBLIC: 6 p.m. - Cusick High School

SELKIRK GIRLS BASKETBALL VS. CURLEW: 6 p.m.

- Selkirk High School

Spartans upended by Sandpoint SANDPOINT – The Priest River Spartans travelled to Sandpoint for a nonleague game Saturday, Dec. 10, where they lost 55-37.

Priest River was outscored 10-7 in the first quarter but made it up in the second and the teams were tied at 21 all at the half.

Sandpoint came out on fire after the break, scoring 18 while holding the

SPANGLE – The Selkirk High School wrestling team started the season off on a good foot with their first meet at Liberty High School on Saturday, Dec. 10.

The Rangers brought eight wrestlers and there where 10 teams including Northwest Christian (NWC), Liberty, Colfax, Clarkston JV, Hanford JV, Mary Walker, Newport, Riverside, and Republic.

“What a way to start off the season with three first place golds and two second place silvers,” Selkirk coach Keith Saxe says. “Our wrestlers have been working very hard and will continue to do so.”

In first place was Hunter Carmen, Jared Taft and Wyatt Stoddard. Ryan Issakides and Tristan Chantry won second place, and Zayren Bubb came in third, followed by Calvin Rood in fourth.

Wrestling at 126 pounds, Selkirk’s Ryan Issakides took second at the tournament. His first match he came out strong, getting a first round pin against Roman Liedikie from Clarkston. His second match he wrestled Tommy Luce from NWC, winning with another

first round pin. His final match he went against Randy Dixon of Mary Walker and lost by four points.

Calvin Rood, 132, got fourth place, he had two byes (forfeits) and wrestled Chris Gray

S P O RT S C A L E N D A R

Newport’s Koa Pancho drives to the basket with Priest River’s Anthony Storro trying to block Tuesday night, Dec. 6 at Newport. The Grizzlies won 74-39.

SELKIRK WRESTLING AT OROVILLE: TBA - Oroville High School OPEN GYM, ADULT BASKETBALL: 7 a.m. - Newport High School PRIEST RIVER WRESTLING AT LAKELAND TOURNAMENT: 9 a.m. - Lakeland High School PRIEST RIVER GIRLS BASKETBALL VS. NEWPORT: 1 p.m. - Priest River Lamanna High School NEWPORT GIRLS BASKETBALL VS. PRIEST RIVER: 1 p.m. - Priest River Lamanna High School PRIEST RIVER BOYS BASKETBALL VS. NEWPORT: 2:30 p.m. - Newport High School

MONDAY, DEC. 19 PRIEST RIVER BOYS BASKETBALL VS. DEER PARK: TBA - Deer Park High School PRIEST RIVER GIRLS BASKETBALL VS. DEER PARK: TBA - Deer Park High School

TUESDAY, DEC. 20 CUSICK GIRLS BASKETBALL VS. CURLEW: 4:30 p.m. Curlew High School CUSICK BOYS BASKETBALL VS. CURLEW: 6 p.m. - Curlew High School

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 21 CUSICK BOYS BASKETBALL AT WELLPINIT CHRISTMAS TOURNAMENT: TBA - Wellpinit SELKIRK WRESTLING AT BANKS LAKE: TBA - Banks Lake CUSICK GIRLS BASKETBALL AT WELLPINIT CHRISTMAS TOURNAMENT: TBA - Wellpinit High School NEWPORT GIRLS WRESTLING AT COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL: 10 a.m. - Columbia High School, Burbank SELKIRK GIRLS BASKETBALL VS. CLARK FORK: 6 p.m. - Selkirk High School SELKIRK BOYS BASKETBALL VS. CLARK FORK: 7:30 p.m. - Selkirk High School

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Lady Grizzlies wrestle their way to victory

BY SOPHIA ALDOUS OF THE MINER

WARDEN - The Newport High School varsity girls wrestling traveled to Warden on Saturday, Dec. 10 for their first all-girl tournament of the season. Junior Tessa Pillers came first overall in the tournament, helping the Grizzlies cast away their losing streak from last year’s 20152016 season. The team finished overall in 9th place and was the only 1A school to finish in the top ten.

“I was excited to get this season under way,” says Newport assistant coach Scott Pillers. According to Pillers there were 155 girls competing from 27 schools across ON DECK: NEWPORT AT COLVILLE: Wednesday, Dec. 14, 6:30 p.m.

COURTESY PHOTO|JULIE FRISTAD

Steven Issakides works to keep the ball inbounds while Jacob Couch looks to help at home against Inchelium Friday, Dec. 9. Selkirk won the Northeast 1B North game 49-34.

Selkirk gets two league wins

BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

IONE – The Selkirk Rangers boys basketball team won both games last week, beating Inchelium 49-34 Friday, Dec. 9 at home and traveling to Republic the next day to beat the Tigers 59-32.

Selkirk coach Kelly Cain said the team started slowly against Inchelium, getting outscored 8-6 in the first quarter.

“We had a slow quarter,” Cain said.

“We weren’t making many shots.”

Selkirk started to come alive in the second quarter, outscoring Inchelium 18-12 to take a four-point lead into the half.

After the halftime break, Selkirk’s defense clamped down, holding Republic to four points, while scoring 16.

“We had a good third quarter,” Cain said, with both the defensive game and the transition game clicking.

Cain said he’s still trying to find the right mix for the team. He played all 10 players each game.

Austin Robertson led all scorers with 20 points. Jacob Couch led Selkirk rebounding, with 15 rebounds to go with

his dozen points.

The next night the Rangers beat Republic on the road, getting out to a 23-11 first quarter lead.

“We shot well,” Cain said. “I think we ON DECK: VS. CURLEW: Friday, Dec. 16, 7:30 p.m.

AT NORTHPORT: Saturday, Dec. 17, 7:30 p.m.

hit five or six 3-pointers.”

Selkirk pretty well had the game by halftime, after a strong 12-3 second quarter. Selkirk was up 35-14 at the half.

This time Couch had 20 points and 10 rebounds. Robertson scored 10 and freshman Ryan Zimmerman scored nine.

Selkirk is leading the Northeast 1B North conference with a 3-0 league record, ahead of Northport (3-1). The Rangers have an overall record of 3-1, losing only to Priest River.

Selkirk hosted Cusick Tuesday, after deadline.

They will play Curlew at home Friday, Dec. 16, and travel to Northport Saturday, Dec. 17. Both games start at 7:30 p.m.

Cusick busy, loses two, wins one

BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

CUSICK – The Cusick Panthers boys basketball team was in action three times last week and they will remain busy this week.

Tuesday, Dec. 6, the Panthers traveled to Chewelah to play the Cougars for the ON DECK: VS. NORTHPORT: Friday, Dec. 16, 7:30 p.m.

VS. REPUBLIC: Saturday, Dec. 17, 6 p.m.

AT CURLEW: Tuesday, Dec. 20 p.m.

second time in four days, losing for the second time, this time 59-31, similar to their previous loss.

Cusick trailed throughout, including the blowout fourth quarter, when they were outscored 25-11.

Cameron Cotter led Cusick scoring with 10 points.

Three days later, the Panthers opened their Northeast 1B North conference season with a 60-49 drubbing of Curlew at home.

“We played very well,” Cusick coach Rob Seymour said. “We shot well and hardly had any turnovers.”

Seymour said the team shot free throws especially well, hitting 14 of 16.

Cusick got out to a 17-8

first quarter lead and never looked back. Well, almost never looked back.

When the team was up 51-28 going into the fourth quarter, Seymour put in the some junior varsity players.

“My junior varsity is made up of three eighth graders, a ninth grader and an exchange student,” he said. They struggled with Curlew, so Seymour sent the starters back in to wrap up the game, getting the league win despite being outscored in the fourth quarter 21-8.

Cotter Hansen had a good game for Cusick. He pulled down 11 rebounds to go with 16 points.

“He’s very aggressive in the paint,” Seymour said.

Tanner Shanholtzer scored 14 for Cusick.

The next night the team played another league game, this time at Inchelium, where they finished on the short side of a 58-53 game.

Seymour said Cusick didn’t play well in that game.

“We had 22 turnovers,” he said. “We didn’t take care of the ball like we should have.”

The teams played close in the first half, but Cusick couldn’t overcome a 13-10

first quarter and trailed 2623 at the half.

Cusick didn’t do better in the second half, getting outscored 12-9 in the third quarter and 22-20 in the fourth quarter.

Dylan Hendershott led Cusick scorers with 14 points. Tanner Shanholtzer scored 10 points but went out with a sprained ankle.

Seymour says the entire Northeast 1B North conference is up for grabs, with no clear favorite.

“Every team is a challenge,” he says. “It’s wide open.”

At press time, Cusick and Republic were tied for fourth place with 1-1 league records. Cusick has a 1-3 overall record.

Selkirk leads the league with a 3-0 record, with league wins over Valley Christian, Inchelium and Republic. Northport is second with a 2-1 record.

They’ve beaten Inchelium and Curlew but lost to Republic.

Cusick played at Selkirk after deadline Tuesday.

They will be home Friday for a game with Northport.

That game will start at 7:30 p.m. They will host Republic Saturday Dec. 17 and to travel to Curlew Tuesday, Dec. 11. Both those games start at 6 p.m.

Washington from every category from 1B to 4A. Newport’s Lady Grizzlies included Tessa Pillers at 145 pounds, Bailey Lindelof at 170, and both Megan and Sierra Mason at 190.

‘Overall this day was a success; our girls wrestled with all their heart.’

Scott Pillers

Newport Assistant Wrestling Coach

Junior Pillers pinned Zhou of Bellevue in the third period, winning her match. Following that match was Megan Mason, a sophomore, who lost by pin to Mabton. The other two wrestlers, sophomore Bailey Lindelof, and freshman Sierra Mason, had byes in the first round.

The second round started with Pillers winning by pin over her Warden opponent. The second wrestler of this round was Lindelof who won by pin over Royal City. Sierra Mason also won her match with a pin against Eastmont, and Megan Mason received a bye to complete the second round. In the

third semifinal round Pillers lost by pin to Othello and Lindelof lost by pin to Kiona-Benton.

Megan Mason won by injury default in the second period over Eastmont and Sierra Mason pinned her Hanford opponent round out the semis.

“To finish the day with all our wrestlers in the medal round was a little bit exciting to say the least,” says Pillers.

Pillers pinned her opponent from Grandview in the second period to take third place. Lindelof lost by pin to Othello to finish the day in fourth place. Megan Mason won over Warden pinning her in the first period to take fifth place. To finish out the day Sierra Mason was in the finals as a freshman where she lost by pin to Mabton to take home second place.

“Overall this day was a success; our girls wrestled with all their heart,” Pillers says. “With only four wrestlers that is pretty impressive.”

Girls’ varsity will travel to Colville High School Wednesday, Dec. 14, at 6:30 p.m.

Lady Rangers split the week

BY MICHELLE NEDVED OF THE MINER

IONE – The Selkirk girls basketball team handily beat Inchelium Friday, Dec. 9, and suffered a loss in a squeaker against Republic on Saturday.

Inchelium started out in the lead, ahead 7-5 at the end of the first quarter. But Selkirk scored a huge 20 points in both the second and third quarters to pull ahead 45-26 heading into the fourth quarter. They scored 11 to Inchelium’s nine in the final period for the win.

Jenna Couch had 22 points and 12 steals – eight in the backcourt – and Gabi Rick scored 19 COURTESY PHOTO|JULIE FRISTAD and had eight rebounds Selkirk’s Whitney Dawson, No. 22, goes up for the ball when for Selkirk. Bree Dawthe Rangers hosted Inchelium on Friday, Dec. 9. Selkirk won son scored six, Whitney 56-35.

Dawson scored five and had 11 rebound. Both Ellen Huttle and Rick scored 14 and Couch added 11 Allison Petrich scored two. for Selkirk. Whitney Dawson scored The Lady Rangers rallied in the seceight, Bree Dawson scored three, ond half of their game against Republic and both Huttle and Kaitlyn Chantry Saturday to lose by just three. scored two.

Republic led 26-15 at the half, but Selkirk hosted Cusick Tuesday, after Selkirk scored 15 to Republic’s six The Miner went to press. in the third quarter to close the gap.

They host Curlew Friday, Dec. 16 and Selkirk scored 10 in the fourth while then travel to Northport Saturday, Dec. Republic scored 11 to hold onto the 17. win.

Both games start at 6 p.m.

Spartans battle through blizzard to take home medals

BY SOPHIA ALDOUS OF THE MINER

SANDPOINT – The Priest River Lamanna High School wrestling team claimed three medals at the Blizzard Tournament in Sandpoint, with five Spartan wrestlers competing. The name of the tournament was apropos with the weather, considering it snowed during the Spartans commute.

“Our bus drivers were awesome; they got us there safe so we could do our thing,” says PRLHS Coach Jesse Hellinger.

“We’re really grateful to them.”

At 189 pounds, Arron Reyes “Put on a clinic” ac-

cording to Hellinger, winning a gold medal with three pins and running his record to 4-0. He had an eight second pin in the semis versus Sandpoint.

Larry Naccarato won a silver medal at 152-pounds, but lost to Post Falls.

“Larry wrestled great going into the championship match,” Hellinger says. “We just have some minor things to tune up and he will be fine.”

Manuel Naccarato won bronze at 132-pounds with his lone loss coming in his first match 9-1. Naccarato got caught with his hips on the mat in the top position and hanging his head, according to Hellinger.

“It’s one of those mistakes that hurt and you learn from,” he adds.

ON DECK: TRI-STATE TOURNAMENT: Friday, Dec. 16, 10 a.m.

PRIEST RIVER VS. LAKE: Saturday, Dec. 17, 9 a.m.

Enara Seiler wrestled at 120-pounds and won her first match, besting a Coeur d’Alene opponent.

“Reinie Proctor wrestled very hard at 160-pounds and is improving every time she steps on the mat,” Hellinger says.

Priest River will go to the Tri-State Tournament Friday, Dec. 16, 10 a.m. and to the Lakeland High School Lakeland JV Tournament Saturday, Dec. 17 at 9 a.m.

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Lady Griz beat Freeman

BY MICHELLE NEDVED OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – The Newport girls’ basketball team beat always tough Freeman Friday, Dec. 9, at home. Newport came out on top 51-40.

“We rebounded better, definitely against Freeman,” Newport coach Mike Frederick said. “(It was a) pretty good consistent rebounding night.” The game tight. Even though Newport got out to a 9-0 start, the score was tied at 23 at the half. “About midway through the third, we hit a nice little spurt,” Frederick said.

Newport had 10-0 run and got up by 13.

Freeman cut it to a five-point game in the fourth, but Newport ON DECK: VS. CHEWELAH: Friday, Dec. 16, 7:30 p.m.

AT PRIEST RIVER: Saturday, Dec. 17, 1 p.m.

held on and won 51-40.

Jocelin Nenema scored 14 for Newport. Jalin Earl had three points and 11 rebounds for Newport.

Audrey Price had 10 rebounds and four points. Stephanie Huang scored 10, Cyndi Lewis

‘We rebounded better, definitely against Freeman’ Mike Fredrick

Newport Girls Head Coach

scored nine, and Julie Schoener hit seven.

Sammy Siemsen and Madi Hofstee scored two each.

Newport traveled to Deer Park Tuesday, after The Miner went to press. They host Chewelah Friday, Dec. 16 at 7:30 p.m., and then travel to Priest River Saturday, Dec. 17 to play at 1 p.m.

Shaky start for Cusick girls

BY MICHELLE NEDVED OF THE MINER

CUSICK – The Cusick girls basketball team started the season with three losses last week, but head coach Sonny Finley – who’s coaching the Lady Panthers for the first time – is confident in his team.

“When we lose it’s my fault. When we win it’s the girls’ fault,” Finley said.

The Panthers lost to Chewelah 54-16 Tuesday, Dec. 6. Chewelah is a 1A school, and Cusick is a 1B school.

“Chewelah is a big school,” Finley said.

“They were one game

away from state last year.”

Chewelah led 20-4 at the end of the first quarter, and sat at 36-7 at the half. Cusick managed nine points in the second half, while keeping Chewelah to 18.

Gracie Strangeowl scored seven for Cusick.

Racheal Wynne, Talieya Tonasket and Amy Reijonen each scored two. Emma Hardie added a free throw.

Friday’s game against Curlew came down to the wire. Curlew won 32-31.

“We were down by 2911 and fought back and tied it up at 30,” coach Finley said.

Wynne hit a threepointer with less than two and half minutes left to go.

“We played tough defense, (and had) good open shots,” Finley said.

Wynne led the Panthers with 18 points and Strangeowl added 13.

Hardie scored one.

The Panthers lost to Inchelium 49-39 Saturday, Dec. 10. Inchelium led 14-5 at the end of the first quarter, and the Panthers couldn’t recover despite three quarters of high scoring.

Cusick trailed 28-18 at the half, and both teams scored 21 in the second half.

Wynne scored 14, Allison Nomee scored 11, and Strangeowl added ON DECK: VS. NORTHPORT: Friday, Dec. 16, 6 p.m.

AT REPUBLIC: Saturday, Dec. 17, 4:30 p.m.

AT CURLEW: Tuesday, Dec. 20, 4:30 p.m.

five. Hardie scored a free throw. Cusick took on Selkirk Tuesday, after The Miner went to press. They host Northport Friday, Dec. 16 at 6 p.m., and then hit the road. They play Republic Saturday, Dec. 17, at 4:30 p.m., and Curlew Tuesday, Dec. 20, at 4:30 p.m.

Newport boys fall to Freeman

BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – The Newport Grizzlies were in action twice last week, beating Priest River 74-39 at home Tuesday, Dec. 6 (see separate story) and losing their Northeast A League opener at home to Freeman 38-32 Friday, Dec. 9.

Newport coach Jamie Pancho ON DECK: VS. CHEWELAH: Friday, Dec. 16, 5:45 p.m.

AT PRIEST RIVER: Saturday, Dec. 17, 2:30 p.m.

said the Freeman game was a contest between two defenses.

“This was a great defensive battle from the start,” Pancho said. “Freeman did a great job

of defending and forcing us to take tough shots. I felt like we also forced them into some tough shots.”

The game started with a 10-10 first quarter.

Freeman took a two point lead going into the half after a 12-10 second quarter.

The defensive battle continued after the half, with Freeman outscoring Newport 9-6 in the third and 7-6 in the fourth quarter.

Outside of the final score, statistics were pretty much identical for both teams, which tells how tough of a basketball game it was, Pancho said. “They committed 14 turnovers and we committed 12. They beat us by one on the boards. It was just a tough game.”

Danny Bradbury led New-

‘They beat us by one on the boards. It was just a tough game.’

Jamie Pancho Newport coach

port scorers with 15 points. He was the only Grizzly to score in double figures.

In other Northeast A League action, Medical Lake beat Riverside 59-44, Lakeside beat Chewelah 55-51 and Deer Park beat Colville 52-36.

Newport will take on Chewelah Friday, Dec. 16, starting at 5:45 p.m.

They will go to Priest River for a game Saturday, Dec. 17. That game will start at 2:30 p.m.

S P O RT S S C O R E B O A R D BOYS BASKETBALL TUESDAY, DEC. 6 Newport 74, Priest River 39 Priest River (3-1, 0-0) 13 7 6 13 -39 Newport (2-1, 0-0) 22 24 16 12 -74 3-point goals - Priest River- Haggerty 4, Hartwig. Newport- Zorica, Smith, Hastings, Moorhead 2, Leslie, Bradbury 2.

Total fouls - Priest River 17, Newport 18.

Priest River: Anselmo 0, Anselmo 0, Dietrick 0, Haegel 5, Haggerty 14, Hartwig 13, Luckey 2, McCracken 1, Storro 4. Totals 39. Newport: Zorica 5, Smith 11, Pancho 6, Ownbey 0, Hastings 5, Moorhead 6, Warner 3, Owen 9, Leslie 7, Bradbury 22. Total 74.

Chewelah 59, Cusick 31 Cusick (1-3, 1-1) 4 5 11 11 -31 Chewelah (3-1, 0-1) 10 9 15 25 -59 Cusick: Browneagle 3, Cotter 10, Hansen 8, Hendershott 3, Nguyen 0, Nomee 6, Reijonen 0, Shanholtzer 0, Shanholtzer 1, McCann 0. Chewelah: Baldwin 4, Berger 9, Coleman 4, Holloway 1, Hubert 6, Krausz 4, Kroiss 8, Parrott 9, Robinson 12, Stroyan 2.

FRIDAY, DEC. 9 Freeman 38, Newport 31 Freeman (4-0, 1-0) 10 12 9 7 -38 Newport (2-2, 0-1) 10 10 6 6 -32 Freeman: Coumont 23, Ohler 0, McVae 0, Oja 7, Crosswhite 0, Wright 0, Maine 6, Clark 2. Newport: Bradbury 15, Hastings 0, Leslie 6, Moorhead, Owen 2, Ownbey 0, Pancho 6, Smith 3, Zorica 0.

FRIDAY, DEC. 9 Cusick 60, Curlew 49 Curlew (0-5, 0-4) 8 12 8 21 -49 Cusick (1-3, 1-1) 17 11 23 8 -60 Curlew: Chamberlain 17, Fanning 0, Hanks 9, Makita 2, Mumford 17, Mycock 0, Mycock 0, Thomas 0, Wright 0, Wright 2. Cusick: Browneagle 2, Cotter 9, Hansen

16, Hendershott 9, Nguyen 0, B. Nomee 6, T. Nomee 4, Reijonen 0, Shanholtzer 14, Shanholtzer 0, McCann 0.

Selkirk 49, Inchelium 34 Inchelium (1-2, 1-1) 8 12 4 10 -34 Selkirk (3-1, 3-0) 6 18 16 9 -49 Inchelium: Flett 0, Holford 10, Sagenser 6, Finley 9, Ericson 5, Garis 0, Swane 4, Stensgar 0. Selkirk: Fristad 0, Couch 12, Robertson 20, Taylor 2, Avey 4, Zimmerman 6, Sargent 0, Issakideas 0, Petrich 5, Huttle 0.

Freeman 38, Newport 32 Freeman (4-0, 1-0) 10 12 9 7 -38 Newport (2-2, 0-1) 10 10 6 6 -32 Freeman: Coumont 23, Ohler 0, McVae 0, Oja 7, Crosswhite 0, Wright 0, Maine 6, Clark 2. Newport: Bradbury 15, Hastings 0, Leslie 6, Moorhead, Owen 2, Ownbey 0, Pancho 6, Smith 3, Zorica 0.

SATURDAY, DEC. 10 Inchelium 58, Cusick 53 Cusick (1-3, 1-1) 10 13 9 22 -53 Inchelium (1-2, 1-1) 13 13 12 20 -58 Cusick: Browneagle 0, Cotter 4, Hansen 11, Hendershott 14, Nguyen 6, Nomee 8, Reijonen 0, Shanholtzer 10, Shanholtzer 0, Grzechowiok 0. Inchelium: Flett 5, Holford 3, Mason 0, Finley 22, Segerser 5, Erickson 14, Garris 0, Swan 3, Stensgar 6

Selkirk 59, Republic 31 Selkirk (3-1, 3-0) 23 12 15 9 -59 Republic (3-2, 1-1) 11 3 6 12 -32 Selkirk: Avey 4, Couch 20, Fristad 3, Huttle 0, Issakideas 0, Petrich 7, Robertson 10, Sargent 2, Taylor 4, Zimmerman 9.

Republic: Rivera 3, T. Connor 3, Starr 1, J. Connor 3, Wilson 4, Leonard 0, Kurtz 5, Koepke 8, Riggs 0.

Price 4, Schoener 7, Siemsen 2.

GIRLS BASKETBALL TUESDAY, DEC. 6 Chewelah 54, Cusick 16 Cusick (0-3, 0-2) 4 3 4 5 -16 Chewelah (1-2, 0-1) 20 16 13 5 -54 Statistics: 3-point goals - CusickNone. Chewelah- Koler 2. Total fouls - Cusick 11, Chewelah 13. Scoring: Cusick - R.Wynne 2, Stenzgar 0, Tanasket 2, Reyonen 2, Pierre 0, Hardy 1, Hankie 0, Strangeowl 7, Nomee 0, Mitchell 2, M.Wynne 0. Chewelah - Adams 0, Cobb 12, Katzer 4, Koler 8, Miller 14, Mitchell 2, Robison 0, Skok 9, Smith 2, Sweat 3.

Newport 66, Priest River 42 Priest River (2-4, 0-0) 6 8 12 16 -42 Newport (2-2, 1-0) 14 15 16 21 -66 Statistics: 3-point goals - Priest River-Kren 2. Newport-Lewis 2. Total fouls - Priest River 14, Newport 22. Scoring: Priest River - Downs 0, Summers 14, Krampert 4, Potthoff 0, Kren 8, Martin 3, Akre 8, Stephenson 0, DeMent 5. Total 42.

Newport - Lewis 16, Nenema 4, Huang 10, Schoener 8, Potter 2, Earl 4, Siemsen 4, Hamberg 8, Hunt 0, Hofstee 7, Price 3. Total 66.

FRIDAY, DEC. 9 Curlew 32, Cusick 31 Curlew (4-1, 2-0) 9 10 9 4 -32 Cusick (0-3, 0-2) 3 8 4 17 -31 Scoring: Curlew - Ahlson 0, Baker 19, Beedle 5, Engen 0, Fanning 2, Kjolseth 0, LaDue 0, McIrvin 6, Ringstad 0, Ringstad 0, Scriver 0. Cusick - Winn 18, Spensgar 0, Strangeowl 13, Nomee 0, Tonasket 0, Pierre 0, Reijon 0, Hardie 1, Hackney 0, Merson 0.

Newport 51, Freeman 40 Freeman (0-4, 0-1) 3 20 5 12 -40 Newport (2-2, 1-0) 9 14 16 12 -51 Scoring: Freeman - Gilbert 0, Holt 7, Russell 0, Miller 10, Crosswhite 10, Schweiger 2, Parisotto 5, Bailey 4, Edwards 2. Newport - Earl 3, Hofstee 2, Huang 10, Hunt 0, Lewis 9, Nenema 14, Potter 0,

Selkirk 56, Inchelium 35 Inchelium (2-1, 1-1) 7 8 11 9 -35 Selkirk (4-1, 1-1) 5 20 20 11 -56 Scoring: Inchelium - Ferguson 0, Lelone 6, Kholer 1, R. Finley 2, T. Finley 12, Zacherle 0, Ericson 4, Swane 0, Desautel 10. Selkirk - Avey 0, Chantry 0, Couch 22, B. Dawson 6, W. Dawson 5, Huttle 2, Lyons 0, Marshall 0, Petrich 2, Rick 19, Rood 0,

SATURDAY, DEC. 10 Inchelium 49, Cusick 39 Cusick (0-3, 0-2) 5 13 10 11 -39 Inchelium (2-1, 1-1) 14 14 9 12 -49 Scoring: Cusick - Hackney 0, Hardie 1, Merson 0, Nomee 11, Pierre 0, Reijon 0, Spensgar 0, Strangeowl 5, Tonasket 0, Winn 14. Inchelium - Ferguson 0, Lelone 6, Cohler 0, R. Finley 0, T. Finley 16, Zacherle 2, Erickson 0, Swan 12, Desautel 13.

Sandpoint 49, Priest River 28 Priest River (2-4, 0-0) 7 6 7 8 -28 Sandpoint (2-6, 0-0) 12 5 16 16 -49 Statistics: 3-point goals - Tomazich 1, Golder 3, Kirscher 2, Krampert 1, DeMent 1. Total fouls - Sandpoint 21, Priest River 18. Fouled out - Hicks. Scoring: Priest River - Downs 0 0-1 0, Summers 1 3-4 5, Krampert 2 2-4 7, Kren 0 0-0 0, Martin 0 1-2 1, Akre 1 2-2 4, Stephenson 0 2-2 2, DeMent 2 2-7 7, Petit 0 0-0 0, Fink 0 0-0 0. Totals 7 12-23 28. Sandpoint - Darling 3 0-1 6, Golder 8 1-2 20, Hicks 1 0-0 2, Kaul 0 1-2 1, Kirscher 2 5-6 11, Laybourne 0 2-2 2, Matilla 0 0-1 0, Tomazich 1 2-2 5, Ward 0 2-2 2.

Republic 43, Selkirk 40 Selkirk (4-1, 1-1) 5 10 15 10 -40 Republic (5-0, 2-0) 13 13 6 11 -43 Scoring: Selkirk - Avey 0, Chantry 2, Couch 11, Dawson 3, Dawson 8, Huttle 2, Lyons 0, Marshall 0, Petrich 0, Rick 14, Rood 0. Republic - C. Rittel 3, VanSlyke 7, K. Rittel 2, Koepke 0, Richardson 2, Beckwith 11, Graham 19.

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Grizzlies squeeze out wins at Freeman, Mt. Spokane

BY SOPHIA ALDOUS OF THE MINER

FREEMAN – It was a busy week for Newport High School wrestling team last week, starting with a Northeast A League meet in Freeman Thursday, Dec. 8, where the Grizzlies lost 64-12. At 132 pounds, Newport’s Mikey Arnold was the only Grizzly to win his ON DECK: VS. COLVILLE: Wednesday, Dec. 14, 6:30 p.m.

respective match, pinning Freeman’s Fabian Vargas in the third round.

“I was very proud of Mikey; he was battling an illness this last weekend and this week,” says coach Adrian Bojorquez. “He is still on antibiotics, so he hasn’t been able to practice as much. He wasn’t even sure he was going to wrestle at the meet, but he made the decision to wrestle and got a tough win.”

Newport had to forfeit in the 106, 113, and 285-pound divisions. At 120, Hunter Nees, Freeman, won by pin at over Newport’s Gage Seger. Freeman’s Logan Holt, 126, won by decision, 5-1, over Newport’s Nate Allen.

Nolan Doloughan, 138 of Freeman won 13-1 in a major decision over Colton Malsbury of Newport. Tyler Ward of Newport, 145, lost in a pin by J.J. Iltz. Newport’s Jesse Young, 152, was pinned by Riley Fleck.

Bailey Corkrum of Newport, 160, was pinned by Colton Thiede. Newport’s Jed Cup, 170, was pinned by Conner Fuchs.

Brandon Iris, 182, won by a pin over Newport’s Sierra Mason. The Grizzly’s Braedon Corkrum, 195, lost in a 4-1 decision against Zachary Hyta. Lance Knight, 220, won by a forfeit.

“Really, I love the effort and fight my guys have and how each of them supports each other,” Bojorquez says.

“Each of them has high expectations for themselves and expect to do well against any opponent that they face. They leave their hearts out on the mat and are never satisfied. That’s what allows us to put up a good fight against the teams we face.”

Saturday, Dec. 10, the Grizzlies traveled to the tournament at Liberty High School where Lance Knight placed second and Mikey Arnold placed fourth.

They had better luck at the Joe Ridlington Invite at Mt. Spokane the same day, where four out of the five Newport wrestlers that attended placed. At 120-pounds Gage Seger placed sixth, Nate Allen got first at 126, Bailey Corkrum placed fifth at 160 and Jed Cup placed third at 170. At 120-- Gage Seger lost by decision, in a close match, against Alex Webster from Mead. Seger went on to win his next two matches, and then lost his next match to wrestle for three and four. In his match to go for fifth and sixth, Seger lost a tough match in overtime and placed sixth out of 12 competitors.

At 126, Nate Allen won his first match against Hanford 7-0; second match he pinned a Mead opponent and in the finals he won a decision over his opponent.

At 160, Bailey Corkrum won his first match by pin against the Rogers High School opponent, but was pinned in the semi-finals by his next opponent. Corkrum won his next match by decision to earn a spot to wrestle for third and fourth. In the round for third and fourth, Corkrum wrestled hard but lost by a pin, earning him fourth place.

Jed Cup, 170, won his first match by pin against a Hanford opponent, and in his second match won by pin as well. In the semi-finals Cup was up on his opponent but made a mistake and got pinned in the third period. Cup went on to pin his next two opponents and earned third place.

At 182, Gus Newman lost a close and hard fought first match against East Valley. He was one point away from his first win of the season. He went on lose his next match. Newman did his best wrestling at this tournament, but couldn’t seal the deal. His hard work and dedication will pay off soon, according to Bojorquez.

The Grizzlies traveled to Bonners Ferry Tuesday after deadline. On Wednesday, Dec. 14, varsity wrestling will go to Colville High School for a meet at 6:30 p.m.

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Jesse Young from Newport by a pin, then lost to Danny Phillips from Republic by a pin.

Wrestling at 152-pounds, Tristan Chantry took second at the tournament with a pin against Connor Pennington from Republic. He won by a default against Riverside’s Jared Lenz, and due to an injury defaulted to Dane Hall from Colfax.

Hunter Carmen wrestled at 170 pounds and had a winning day with two pins and winning by seven points to bring

home first place. He wrestled Ben Smith from Clarkston, pinning him in the first round.

Next he went against Seth Hill from NWC, winning 7-0. Then finished up by pinning Sam Meza from Riverside in 21 seconds.

At 182-pounds Jared Taft took first by pinning his opponents Nolan Haddenham from Republic and Wyatt Mays from Riverside.

Selkirk will travel to Kettle Falls Thursday, Dec. 15 for a meet at 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17 they will go to Oroville, time to be determined.

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Auditors: Most Idaho special education spending not tied to need KEVIN RICHERT IDAHO EDUCATION NEWS

BOISE – Idaho spends nearly $300 million a year on special education programs — but only a sliver of the money is tied to student needs.

Legislative auditors issued a far-reaching report on school funding issues Monday, and focused much of their attention on the needs of Idaho’s 29,700 special education students.

“Special education funding is one of the most complex and least understood parts of public education funding in Idaho,” the state’s Office of Performance Evaluations said in its report. “Legislators and other stakeholders cannot look to published revenue or expenditure reports for a complete picture of how much money was generated by, and spent on behalf of, students receiving special education services in districts or charters.”

But here are a few of the auditors’ more surprising findings, after several months of review: • All told, Idaho spent about $294 million on special education in 2014-15, but barely $42 million is

tied to direct student-related costs. Much of this $42 million comes in the form of reimbursements from Medicaid, a federal-state health insurance program.

• Still, three-fourths of the feds’ special education dollars are not tied to need — but are instead tied to federal funding levels from 17 years ago.

• The state’s complicated school funding formula shortchanges special education, by about $14 million a year. Even though about 10 percent of the state’s students enroll in special education programs, the state funding formula assumes that about 6 percent of students are enrolled in special education. “No explanation for these low percentages is offered in administrative rule,” the report said.

Rep. Wendy Horman, RIdaho Falls, requested the review in March — asking auditors to look at education programs that fall outside the state’s complicated and aging K-12 funding formula. Horman is the co-chair of a legislative committee studying the funding formula, which was last rewritten in 1994.

Beyond their focus on

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special education, auditors looked at a laundry list of 22 programs, receiving about $165 million in taxpayer dollars in 201617. The list includes the state’s $71.1 million busing reimbursement program, an $18 million classroom technology initiative and $9.1 million in new money for early childhood literacy.

The funding formula committee is attempting to streamline the state’s methods for distributing more than $1.5 billion in K-12 funding. One goal is to address the technology program and similar funding initiatives, which have been tacked onto the 1994 formula.

This committee meets at the Statehouse Tuesday morning, and will review

Ione council looks at budget, holds off on fire agreement IONE - It was airport business, a bit of fire, and the Washington Department of Transportation at the Nov. 16 Ione council meeting. Councilmember John Redinger shared his telephone conversation with Bill Brackett of Century West Engineering, discussing a possible project at the south end of the Ione Airport runway.

Redinger reported that he also replaced hinges on the on the airport’s storage shed.

Councilmember Jessica Pearson asked about requesting donations for Ione Community College. Town Clerk Sandy Hutchinson stated that donations are requested for a particular project and funds collected needs to be expensed for that project only.

Councilmember Kathleen Turpin said she attended a Department of Transportation meeting for better communication with communities. DOT asked the attendees what they need and Turpin stated a reduced speed limit in Chippewa would help.

There was no fire report, and no discussion on the Fire District 2 decision to withdraw from the Auto Aid Agreement that occurred at the Ione fire meeting. The Auto Aid Agreement is a mutual aid agreement between Fire District 2 and the towns of Ione, Metaline and Metaline Falls. Council member Ken Timmreck stated the town needs to wait until council receives notice from Fire District 2 before discussions can begin.

Hutchinson distributed a draft of the 2017 budget saying the equipment, debt reserve and capital improvement transfers have not been completed yet.

Mayor Charles Spears stated the distribution line on Bockman Road is repaired.

the audit. But the Joint Legislative Oversight Committee got the first look at the findings Monday. This

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Ybarra may push for changes to Idaho teacher evaluations law

By Clark Corbin Idaho Education News BOISE – Idaho Superintendent of Public Instruction Sherri Ybarra may call for changes to Idaho laws in response to “contradictions” surrounding the state’s teacher evaluations system.

On Monday, Ybarra

met with Idaho Education News to respond to an independent audit that found 99 percent of teacher evaluations screened were inaccurate or incomplete.

During her interview, Ybarra: Discussed potential changes to Idaho law.

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Defended her decision to not publicly release findings of the audit — which was paid for with taxpayers’ money.

Suggested that continued funding for teacher raises through the career ladder salary law is not a slam-dunk.

According to Idaho law, teachers must demonstrate proficiency during a three-year period beginning with 2015-16 evaluations in order to earn raises. Ybarra outlined a plan to change that to a two-year period beginning with 201617 teacher evaluations data. The McREL International audit reviewed 2014-15 teacher evaluations, which are not tied to a teacher’s ability to earn a raise. Ybarra now wants to remove 2015-16 teacher evaluations as a basis for earning raises.

Legislators passed the career ladder salary law partially tying

teacher pay to evaluations in March 2015. The law took affect July 1, 2015 — before the start of the 2015-16 school year — but Ybarra suggested administrators and educators did not have ample time or training to incorporate career ladder requirements into teacher evaluations during the 2015-16 school year.

“People are out on break for summer and they come back in August or September,” Ybarra said. “Where was the training? Where was the clarification? Where was the time to do those things?”

School administrators have already completed teacher evaluations from 2015-16 and officials with the State Board of Education are preparing to audit them and release the findings to the 2017 Legislature.

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school districts confirmed to EdNews errors in their own 2015-16 teacher evaluation data — including instances of administrators falsely reporting to the state that every single one of their teachers earned overall evaluation scores of “proficient.”

When asked if she will sponsor legislation to remove 2015-16 evaluation data as a basis for raises, Ybarra said “We’ve talked about that, and I’m still working though that with legislators.”

Ybarra also described what she termed contradictions between Idaho law and the state’s adopted teacher evaluation tool — the Charlotte Danielson Framework for Teaching. For instance, Ybarra said the Danielson Framework outlines four performance scores a teacher may earn — “unsatisfactory,” “basic,” “proficient” and “advanced.” Some districts use all four scores, but some only use three.

Additionally, Danielson outlines 22 areas that teachers are evaluated on, but not all districts use all 22 components. In her opinion, these contradictions led to red flags in the audit.

“Moving forward, we need clarification on that after the implementation of the career ladder laws,” Ybarra said. “Another contradiction is a statue saying the evaluation tool can be tweaked and approved to fit the local needs.

“What are the expectations? The rules keep changing.”

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Passed in response to low morale and low wages, the career ladder is Idaho’s $250 million plan to increase teacher pay.

Ybarra’s is expected to ask the Legislature to spend about $58 million next year to increase teachers’ pay and benefits.

“If the career ladder is not affordable, please don’t blame that on educators and districts,” Ybarra said. “I’m not saying it’s not affordable.

I’m saying, moving forward, everybody that I’ve spoken to, they’re very supportive of the career ladder. Don’t use that as an excuse to blame districts and teachers and hardworking professionals. They’re doing the best they can.”

In terms of the audit’s release, Ybarra said there was nothing in the report that justified releasing it to policymakers and the public during the nearly five months between when she received it July 11 and when Idaho EdNews published it Dec. 5.

“There was nothing about it that was hidden and there was nothing about it that was a secret,” Ybarra said.

“That fact it’s not being presented until December and was released in July — I had no reaction.

There was nothing that was wrong. There was nothing that sent me a red flag up. It did exactly what it was intended to do, which was to clarify.”

Ybarra said that EdNews’ decision to publish the audit’s findings before she or the audit team could make a formal report to policy makers “is probably not best practices.”

Ybarra also said it is the responsibility of the review team from McREL International — not her office — to present the report’s findings. McREL’s team will travel to Idaho to present to audits findings to the State Board of Education later this week, Ybarra said.

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he door opened and Jim stepped in and closed it. He looked thin and very serious. Poor fellow, he was only twenty-two--and to be burdened with a family! He needed a new overcoat and he was without gloves.

Jim stopped inside the door, as immovable as a setter at the scent of quail. His eyes were fixed upon Della, and there was an expression in them that she could not read, and it terrified her. It was not anger, nor surprise, nor disapproval, nor horror, nor any of the sentiments that she had been prepared for.

He simply stared at her fixedly with that peculiar expression on his face.

Della wriggled off the table and went for him.

“Jim, darling,” she cried, “don’t look at me that way. I had my hair cut off and sold because I couldn’t have lived through Christ-

mas without giving you a present. It’ll grow out again--you won’t mind, will you? I just had to do it. My hair grows awfully fast. Say `Merry Christmas!’ Jim, and let’s be happy.

You don’t know what a nice-- what a beautiful, nice gift I’ve got for you.”

“You’ve cut off your hair?” asked Jim, laboriously, as if he had not arrived at that patent fact yet even after the hardest mental labor.

“Cut it off and sold it,” said Della. “Don’t you like me just as well, anyhow? I’m me without my hair, ain’t I?” Jim looked about the room curiously.

“You say your hair is gone?” he said, with an air almost of idiocy.

“You needn’t look for it,” said Della. “It’s sold, I tell you--sold and gone, too. It’s Christmas Eve, boy. Be good to me, for it went for you. Maybe the hairs of my head were numbered,” she went on with sudden serious

sweetness, “but nobody could ever count my love for you. Shall I put the chops on, Jim?” Out of his trance Jim seemed quickly to wake. He enfolded his Della. For ten seconds let us regard with discreet scrutiny some inconsequential object in the other direction.

Eight dollars a week or a million a year-what is the difference? A mathematician or a wit would give you the wrong answer. The magi brought valuable gifts, but that was not among them. This dark assertion will be illuminated later on.

Jim drew a package from his overcoat pocket and threw it upon the table.

“Don’t make any mistake, Dell,” he said, “about me. I don’t think there’s anything in the way of a haircut or a shave or a shampoo that could make me like my girl any less. But if you’ll unwrap that package you may see why you had me going a while at first.”

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rom savory starters and sides to a show-stopping main course, there are so many recipes to choose from this season. The secret to creating those hallmark holiday moments – the ones that leave us with delicious memories – is choosing the right dish.

Whether you’re looking for the perfect recipe for the special holiday meal, an office potluck or a simple snack to warm up with after ice skating, these recipes are an easy way to elevate any moment with tastes you’ll savor for years to come – and leftovers you’ll devour the next day.

“Pork lends itself to a multitude of flavors and prep­aration methods, making it the perfect protein for any occasion,” said Pamela Johnson, Director of Consumer Communications at the National Pork Board. “You can transform a classic ham with a simple glaze or mix up your starters by adding a nutty, Spanish-inspired sauce to tender pork meatballs – giving those traditional dishes everyone loves a special touch.”

For more holiday recipes, visit PorkBeinspired.com, or try the interactive Pork Be Inspired Facebook bot that provides pork fans with great-tasting recipes. Just visit the Pork Be Inspired Facebook page, open Facebook Messenger and say, “Hi.” The bot will respond by asking questions to help you find the right recipe. You can also uncover more inspiration from the National Pork Board on Instagram, Pinterest and Twitter.

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Preheat oven to 325 F. Position rack in lower third of oven.

In large shallow roasting pan, place ham flat-side down and score a diamond pattern about 1/8-inch deep into any fat. Season with pepper and bake 1 1/2 hours.

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Stuffed Pork Meatballs with Romesco Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 25 minutes Servings: 10 (40 meatballs) 1 1/2 pounds lean ground pork vegetable oil, for the baking sheet 3/4 cup plain dried bread crumbs

1 large egg, beaten

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2 garlic cloves, minced 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper 40 red-pepper-stuffed green olives (not large) 40 wooden toothpicks or bamboo cocktail spears, for serving Romesco Sauce:

1 large garlic clove, crushed under knife, peeled

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To make Romesco Sauce: In food processor, drop garlic through feed tube to mince. Stop machine and add peppers, almonds, vinegar, paprika, oregano and salt. Pulse about 10 times until minced. With processor running, slowly pour oil through feed tube. Transfer to serving bowl. Makes about 1 1/4 cup sauce.

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To make meatballs: Preheat oven to 400 F. Lightly oil large rimmed baking sheet. In large bowl, mix bread crumbs, egg, sherry, parsley, paprika, garlic and pepper. Add ground pork and mix thoroughly but gently with hands. Using about 1 tablespoon of meat mix­ture for each, shape into 40 meatballs.

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B R I E F LY Free dinner concert Sunday PRIEST RIVER – There will be a free dinner concert held Sunday, Dec. 18, starting at 5 p.m. at the Priest River Events Center.

Hosted by People Who Care, the event will feature a mixture of vocal and instrumental music, as well as the meal. Call 509-671-6121 for more information.

West Bonner wants musical instruments for kids PRIEST RIVER – The West Bonner County School District is in search of gently used band instruments for local band students.

“We would love any donations, or use of any instruments that you are willing to lend to our program,” Priest River Junior High Principal Leoni Johnson said. Contact Jordan Ballenger for more information at jordanballenger@sd83.org, or 208448-1211.

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Contact Barb at 509-4470775.

NEWPORT TOPS: 8:30 a.m. Hospitality House FIBER ARTS KNITTING AND SPINNING GROUP: 9 a.m. Create Arts Center, Newport Story Time: 10:30 a.m. Blanchard Library STORY TIME: 11 a.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick PRIEST RIVER LIONESS: 11:30 a.m. - Priest River Senior Center AL-ANON: Noon - American Lutheran Church HOME AND COMMUNITY EDUCATORS DIAMOND LAKE CLUB: Noon - Call Billie Goodno at 509-447-3781 or Chris King at 208-437-0971 WEAVERS’ GROUP: Noon to 3:30 p.m. - Create Arts Center 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 sites

THURSDAY, DEC. 15 ALCOHOLIC’S ANONYMOUS WOMEN’S MEETING: 10 a.m. - Rotary Club, Old Diamond Mill Rd., Oldtown STORY TIME: 10:30 a.m. Priest River Library OPEN PAINTING WORKSHOP: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Create Arts Center, Newport DUPLICATE BRIDGE: 12:30 p.m. - Hospitality House in Newport LOOSELY KNIT: 1-3 p.m. Calispel Valley Library, Cusick PRIEST RIVER FOOD BANK OPEN: 3-5:45 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center BLANCHARD BOOK TALK: 5:30 p.m. - Blanchard Library PEND OREILLE KIDS CLUB: 6 p.m. - Pend Oreille Mennonite Church Notes, All children welcome, ages 5-13 PINOCHLE: 6 p.m. - Hospitality House in Newport CELEBRATE RECOVERY: 6 p.m. - 301 E. Third St. N., Oldtown ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 7 p.m. - Blanchard Community Church NEWPORT MASONIC LODGE: 7:30 p.m. - Newport

FRIDAY, DEC.16 BOOKS OUT BACK: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Priest River Library DAVIS LAKE GRANGE: Noon - Davis Lake Grange 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

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

AL-ANON: 7-8 p.m. - Priest River, 119 Main St., Suite 204, Room 16, Call Jan 208-9466131

MASTER CHEF COOKING SERIES: 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. - Blanchard Community Center

SATURDAY, DEC.17 VFW BREAKFAST: 8-11 a.m.

- 112 Larch St., Priest River BOOKS OUT BACK: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Priest River Library HAPPY AGERS CARD PARTY: 1 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center AA MEETING: 5 p.m. - Cornerstone Building, Selkirk Way, Oldtown OATH KEEPERS CONSTITUTIONAL STUDY GROUP: 6:30 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport

SUNDAY, DEC. 18 NEWPORT YOUTH: 4 p.m. Sadie Halstead Middle School ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 7 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport

MONDAY, DEC. 19 PRIEST RIVER LIONS: 6:30 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 7 p.m. - Blanchard Community Church

TUESDAY, DEC. 20 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 PRIEST RIVER FOOD BANK OPEN: 9-11:45 a.m. - Priest River Senior Center KINSHIP CAREGIVERS FOSTER PARENT SUPPORT GROUP: 9-11 a.m. - Sandifur Room, Newport Hospital MOTHERS OF PRESCHOOLERS GATHERING: 10 a.m. Priest River Assembly of God Church SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL OF NEWPORT SOCIAL MEETING: 12-1 p.m. - Pineridge Community Church WEIGHT WATCHERS: 5:30-6 p.m. Weigh in and 6 p.m. meeting - Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport PRIEST RIVER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE DINNER MEETING: 5:30 p.m. - Rotating Restaurants PINOCHLE: 6 p.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 7 p.m. - St. Anthony’s Church

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 21 ROTARY CLUB: 7:15 a.m. Oldtown Rotary Park OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS: 8 a.m. - Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport, use front entrance.

Contact Barb at 509-4470775.

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

STORY TIME: 10:30 a.m. Blanchard Library STORY TIME: 11 a.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick AL-ANON: Noon - American Lutheran Church ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 5:45 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS POST/AUXILIARY: 6 p.m. - Priest River VFW PRIEST RIVER ANIMAL RESCUE: 6 p.m. - 1710 9th St., Priest River YORK RITE OF FREEMASONRY: 6:30 p.m. - Spirit Lake Temple

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Activities galore this month at library NEWPORT –It is a busy month at the Newport Public Library. The Tuesday night crochet group has been joined by some avid knitters. On Tuesday, Dec. 20, the fiber enthusiasts will be voting on a new name for the group.

“We have many great suggestions already and the person who suggests the winning name will get a gift certificate donated by our local Ben Franklin. Come join us Tuesdays from 6-7:45 p.m.

All levels are welcome,” says Maria Town, library programs specialist at Newport.

If you want to learn to crochet, come any Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. right before the meeting. “Our amazing teacher, Jennifer, will be here ready to help anyone learn from the beginning. Hooks and yarn for first timers provided,” Town says. “Then stay to practice and enjoy the group. We have books about crocheting and knitting available for check out to help you once you leave as well.”

From 5:30-7:45 p.m. on Tuesday is also movie and kids playgroup, with construction toys, Legos and board games. This group meets in the same room as our fiber group so parents can enjoy some fiber art time.

Every first and third Wednesday from 3:304:30 p.m. chess lessons are offered at the library.

“Whether you are a student looking for an unplugged after school activity, an adult who always wanted to learn, or an avid chess player who needs someone to play with, everyone is welcome,” Town says.

Special activities for the winter break include the final greeting card workshop of 2016. People are invited to come Saturday, Dec. 17 from 11 a.m.-noon. Spaces are limited so please pre-register at the library or call 800-366-3654 to save a spot.

Drop-ins on the day of the event are welcome and will be seated on a first come basis.

Other winter break activities include: Story times and crafts. Preschool story time is Monday from 10:30-11:30 a.m. School age story time for grades K+ is Wednesday, from 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Kids Holiday Ornament craft making will take place Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 19-20 from 1-2 p.m.

Bracelet craft for ages eight to adult are taught by our fiber arts teacher on Wednesday, Dec. 21, from 2-3 p.m.

See other activities at the library by liking the library on Facebook at www.facebook. com/pages/Pend-Oreille-County-Library-District/184577734886682 or go to website www. pocld.org.

Where to Worship

CALVARY CHAPEL NEWPORT

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

(509) 939-0676 CalvaryNewport@aol.com / 97.3 FM “I am the bread of life. He who comes to me will never go hungry, and he who believes in me will never be thirsty.”

John 6:35

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

Morning Worship ~ 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday: Youth ~7:00 p.m.

Pastor Mitch McGhee 447-3265

DALKENA COMMUNITY CHURCH • VILLAGE MISSIONS S.S. ~ 9:15 • Worship ~ 10:45 a.m.

Family Night, Wednesday ~ 7 p.m.

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

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

509-671-3436

CHURCH OF FAITH

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

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

Wed. - Bible Study 6 p.m.

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

SPRING VALLEY MENNONITE CHURCH

4912 Spring Valley Road Sunday: 9:45 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. -- Sunday School (509) 447-5534

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

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

Sunday School 10:00 a.m.

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

REAL LIFE NEWPORT

“Where Jesus and Real Life Meet.”

Worship Time: Sunday 10:30 a.m., at the Newport High School Real Life Ministries office, 420 4th St. Newport, WA Office Phone: (509) 447-2164 www.reallifenewport.com

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.

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

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

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

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

BAHÁ’Í FAITH OF NEWPORT

“Backbiting quencheth the light of the heart, and extinguisheth the life of the soul.”

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

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

HOUSE OF THE LORD

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

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

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

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

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

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Coming home for Christmas C aroling, crafts, shopping and free hotdogs and cocoa were some of the staples at hometown Christmas in Newport, Saturday, Dec. 10. The event, sponsored by the Newport Area Chamber of Commerce, featured free candy canes provided

by House of the Lord Christian Academy, craft activities, and free hotdogs at the Hospitality House and pictures with Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus.

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These teenage girls got a kick out of posing with Santa.

Newport High School National honors Society member Jace Hoadley helps his friends prepare hot cocoa at the Chamber office.

Kids weren’t the only ones who wanted their picture taken with Santa.

Ron Burgin and his 3-year-old son, Dodge, put together a graham cracker house at the Hospitality House.

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DECEMBER 14, 2016 |

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

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

PEND OREILLE COUNTY

MONDAY, DEC. 5 ASSAULT: Blackwell St., Ione BURGLARY: W. Spruce St. PROWLER: E. Circle Drive, Newport, report of a prowler in a garage.

ANIMAL PROBLEM: W. 8th St, Newport,report of a dog running loose in the area.

ARREST: S. Washington Ave., Newport, Joshua S. Boles, 40, of Newport was arrested on a probation violation.

ARREST: Birch Terrace Drive, Ione, Luke J. Schmidt, 32, of Ione was arrested on a local warrant.

VEHICLE PROWL: W. Willow St., report of an item taken from complainant’s vehicle.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: Four Mile Lane, Newport, report of subjects having a verbal argument.

INTOXICATION: Deer Valley & Coyote Trail, report of intoxicated people in the area.

THEFT: Eastshore Rd., Newport, report of items taken from complainant’s property.

AUTOMOBILE THEFT: LeClerc Rd. S., Newport, report of a trailer taken from complainant’s property.

ACCIDENT: River Rd., Usk, report of a vehicle being hit.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: S. Washington Ave., Newport, report of a girl screaming and being chassed.

TRAFFIC OFFENSE: Hwy. 211, report of subject reporting someone who is suspended.

CHIMNEY FIRE: S. Newport Ave., Newport, report of a chimney fire.

TUESDAY, DEC. 6 TRESPASSING: Green Rd., Newport, report that subjects trespassing on complainant’s property cut a rope that had no trespassing signs on it.

TRAFFIC OFFENSE: Greenhouse and Hwy. 31, Ione, report of blue Ford pickup with male driver that screamed at complainant and tried to run her off the road.

ACCIDENT: Driskill Rd., Newport, report of vehicle in the ditch.

LAW ALARM: Robin Rd., Usk, report of residential burglary alarm, motion detector in the shop.

ERRATIC DRIVER: W. Walnut and N. Washington, Newport, report of vehicle driving erratically ran stop sign.

AUTOMOBILE THEFT: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights THREATENING: W. 1st St., report that complainant received threatening phone calls from known subject.

ACCIDENT: S. Spokane Ave., Newport, report that complainant’s daughter hit a neighbor’s car while backing up.

FRAUD: Ashenfelter Bay Rd., report that someone has been trying to open charge cards in complainant’s name.

ARREST: S. Garden Ave., Olga V. Kolesnikov, 31, Spokane, remanded from court.

ARREST: S. Newport Ave., Desiree Michelle Franck, 36, Newport, arrested for domestic violence in the 4th.

WANTED PERSON: 229 S. Garden Ave., Newport, report of subject in court has out of county warrant.

ARREST: 331 S. Garden Ave., Newport, Adam J. Dally, 32, of Tacoma was arrested on DOC detainer.

DRUGS: S. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights HARASSMENT: W. 6th Ave. SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: 12th and Lyons, report of a suspicious vehicle.

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: W. 3rd St., report of two vehicles continuously driving around the block.

THURSDAY, DEC. 8 SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Coyote Trail, Newport, report that complainant found items that had been stolen returned.

were on his property barking at him and running towards him acting aggressively.

ACCIDENT: LeClerc Rd S. Usk, report of a one-vehicle slide off with no injuries.

BURGLARY: W. 7th St., report that someone broke into comp’s apt while he was gone for 10 minutes and took his wallet and prescriptions.

ACCIDENT: Westside Calispel and Hwy. 21, report of a one-vehicle slide off with no injuries.

ANIMAL PROBLEM: Hwy. 20, Newport, report of two dogs running in the highway.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Hwy. 2, deputy flagged down by a citizen.

ARREST: S Garden Ave., Newport, Michael P. McNamee, 37, of Spokane was arrested on probation violation.

NOISE COMPLAINT: Hwy. 2, Newport, report of tenant playing very loud music and is possibly intoxicated.

JUVENILE PROBLEM: S. Garden Ave., Newport, complainant would like to speak to a deputy regarding inappropriate pictures received.

ACCIDENT: Hwy. 20, report of patrol vehicle versus deer colission.

SATURDAY, DEC. 10 WELFARE CHECK: Allen Rd., Elk, report of occupied Subaru parked on Allen Rd. all night WANTED PERSON: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, subject with felony warrant.

HARASSMENT: Woodard Rd., report of known male came over and was yelling at complainant.

ANIMAL NOISE: Southshore Diamond Lake, report of subject with black shepherd that barks non-stop.

ACCIDENT: Hwy. 2 and Coyote Trail, report of a twovehicle non-injury accident.

BURGLARY: Panorama Drive, report of residence was broken into sometime in the last day or so.

ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 2 and Camden Rd., Newport, report of a vehicle swerving and tailgating.

ANIMAL PROBLEM: Hwy. 20, Cusick, report of a calf shot with an arrow.

ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 41, report of a vehicle going at high rate of speed and trying to run people off the road.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Dury and Hwy. 20, Ione, report of two suspicious vehicles in the area.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VERBAL: Green Rd., Newport, Leah N. Brown, 41, of Cusick was arrested for driving under the influence.

DISTURBANCE: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of a verbal argument.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: W. 3rd St., Newport, report of a lot of activity in the area.

FRIDAY, DEC. 9 TRAFFIC OFFENSE: S. Cass Ave., Newport, report of a truck blocking the alley.

BURGLARY: S. Cass Ave., Newport, report of a burglary.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Hwy. 2, report of letters being left on a vehicle.

FRAUD: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights

THEFT: Hwy. 2, report of trees being taken.

ANIMAL NOISE: Hwy. 20, Newport, report of dogs barking for an hour.

ANIMAL PROBLEM: Metaline Cemetery Rd., report of a goat loose in the area.

DISTURBANCE: W. Pine St., Newport, report of male subject causing problem and becoming more agitated with staff.

PHONE OFFENSE: Stanley Drive, Newport, report of complainant receiving strange phone calls.

THREATENING: Hwy. 2, Newport, complainant believes tenant that was given an eviction notice is making threats towards them.

THEFT: Danforth Rd., Cusick, report of item taken.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: W. 5th St., Newport, complainant reporting someone coming to her home and phone calls being made.

LOST PROPERTY: Slate Creek, report that complainant lost his gun while hunting in mid-November.

ACCIDENT: Coyote Trail, Newport, report of unoccupied vehicle in ditch.

AGENCY ASSIST: E. Eloika Lake Rd., report of Spokane FD 4 request mutual aid for house fire.

ACCIDENT: Scotia Rd., Newport, report of vehicle slide off, about to go off embankment.

ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 2, report of Maroon SUV towing a boat with no lights, passing unsafely.

ACCIDENT: Hwy. 20, vehicle slide off JUVENILE PROBLEM: W. 7th St., report of out of control juvenile.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VERBAL: Quail Loop, Newport, report of neighbors yelling and slamming doors.

THREATENING: Birch Terrace Drive, report of daughter receiving threatening text messages from known person.

ERRATIC DRIVER: W. 5th St., report of older dark truck running stop signs and tailgating.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PHYSICAL: W. Pine St., Rebecca Marie Bernal, 28, of Reno, Nev., was arrested for domestic violence assault.

ACCIDENT: Hwy. 20, report of truck that went over 40-foot embankment, hit tree, no injuries.

SUNDAY, DEC. 11

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 7

BURGLARY: Quail Loop, Newport, report of a burglary and items taken.

ANIMAL PROBLEM: Scott Ave., Newport, report of dark brown dog walking in the area with his owner, not on a leash, and complainant believes the dog was acting sort of aggressive towards his dog.

TRAFFIC HAZARD: Trails and Old Trails, report of two logs in roadway.

ACCIDENT: Spring Valley and Bergen, Newport, report of a truck in the ditch.

ANIMAL PROBLEM: N. Fea Ave., Newport, complainant reports neighbor’s two dogs

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 14

THURSDAY, DEC. 15 BONNER COUNTY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION WORKSHOP: 5 p.m. - Bonner County Administrative Building, Sandpoint

PEND OREILLE CONSERVATION DISTRICT BOARD: 9:30 a.m. - Newport Post Office Building PEND OREILLE COUNTY NOXIOUS WEED CONTROL BOARD: 2 p.m. - Commissioners’ Meeting Room, Newport BONNER COUNTY DEMOCRATS: 6:30-8 p.m. - Panhandle Health, 322 Marion St., Sandpoint WEST BONNER WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT: 6:30 p.m. Oldtown City Hall METALINE TOWN COUNCIL: 7 p.m. - Metaline Town Hall

SOUTH PEND OREILLE FIRE & RESCUE: 7 p.m. - Station 31, 325272 Highway 2, Diamond Lake

MONDAY, DEC. 19 PEND OREILLE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS: 9 a.m. Pend Oreille County Courthouse PRIEST RIVER CITY COUNCIL: 6 p.m. - Priest River City Hall SELKIRK SCHOOL BOARD: 6 p.m. - Selkirk Middle/High School Music Room 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. 20 BONNER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS: 8:45 a.m. - Bonner County Administrative Building PEND OREILLE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS: 9 a.m. Pend Oreille County Courthouse PEND OREILLE PUD COMMISSIONERS: 10 a.m. - Newport PUD Offices CUSICK SCHOOL BOARD: 3:30 p.m. - Cusick High School Library PROPERTY RIGHTS COUNCIL: 6:30 p.m. - Bonner County Administration Building, Sandpoint

Staples

McGillis

ACCIDENT: Coyote Trail, Newport, report of slide off EB lane, non-blocking.

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Main St., report of green suburban parked at coffee stand three different times tonight.

Toombs

ACCIDENT: . LeClerc Rd., report of deputy out with vehicle slide off.

WEST BONNER COUNTY

MONDAY, DEC.5 ANIMAL PROBLEM: Hwy. 57 & E Jefferson Ave., Priest River CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE: Hwy. 2, Priest River NON-INJURY ACCIDENT: Kelso Lake Rd., Spirit Lake BURGLARY: Memory Lane, Oldtown

TUESDAY, DEC. 6 SHOPLIFTING: Hwy. 2, Priest River UNLAWFUL ENTRY: Lincoln Ave., Newport SUSPICIOUS PERSON/ CIRCUMSTANCE: Boyer Rd., Sandpoint, report of a suspicious person in Priest Lake.

UNLAWFUL ENTRY: Valley Street, Oldtown ARREST: Samuelson Ave., Sandpoint, a felony Bonner County warrant was served on a 16-year-old male from Oldtown.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 7 BATTERY: Dubius Creek Rd., Priest River BATTERY: Markham Court, Priest River HUNTING AND FISHING VIOLATIONS: Dufort Rd., Priest River ACCIDENT, HIT AND RUN: Hwy. 2, Priest River ARREST: Clagstone Rd., Spirit Lake, James Crandall, 39, of Athol was arrested on an outstanding warrant.

FRAUD: E. 4th St. S., Oldtown

Pack

Jason R. Staples, 41, is wanted on one Pend Oreille County warrant for failure to appear on a DUI charge. He is 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighs 145 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. His last known address was in the Spokane area. Extradition is Washington.

Adelaide T. McGillis, 32, is wanted on one Pend Oreille County warrant for failure to appear on a Domestic Violence Assault 4 charge. She is 5 feet 1 inch tall and weighs 120 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. Her last known address was in the Cusick area. Extradition is Washington.

Dean W. Toombs, 46, is wanted on one Pend Oreille County warrant for failure to appear for a DUI charge. He is 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighs 150 pounds with brown hair and green eyes. His last known address was in the Spokane Valley area.

Extradition is Washington.

Johna M. Pack, 23, is wanted on two Pend Oreille County warrants for failure to comply with court order on a DV Assault 4 charge and failure to comply with court order on a DV malicious mischief 3. She is 5 feet 2 inches tall and weighs 120 pounds with brown hair and blue eyes. Her last known address was in the Newport area.

Extradition is statewide.

OBITUARI ES Wayne B. “Shorty” Cameron NEWPORT

Wayne B. “Shorty” Cameron of Newport passed away Nov. 27, at the age of 75.

Shorty, as everyone called him, was born Oct. 5, 1941, to Leo and Alice (Toner) Cameron in Johnstown, Pa., where he lived until the age of 13, when he moved to California. He lived there, where he met Shirley A. Wolfe. They married and moved Cameron to Washington in 1972. In 1982 he moved with his family to the Newport area.

He loved to work with his hands, fish, paint and draw.

He is survived by his wife Shirley Cameron, his son Larry, daughter Tonnya Cameron, and daughter Theresa Blair; Larry’s three children Nehemia, Moira and Connor Cameron; Tonnya’s son Tyrel Cameron; and Theresa’s children Emily Miller and Matthew Pyron; brother Ken (Liz) Cameron and his five sisters, along with numerous nieces, nephews, and other kids that called him dad. We love and miss you always, his family said.

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

Fleur de Lis Floral & Home

Memorial and Funeral Flowers 125 N. Washington Ave., Newport • 509-447-4416

ANIMAL PROBLEM: Blanchard Cutoff, Blanchard

THURSDAY, DEC. 8 CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE: Hwy. 2, Priest River SUSPICIOUS PERSON/ CIRCUMSTANCES: Hwy. 57, Priest River

FRIDAY, DEC. 9 NON-INJURY ACCIDENT: Eastriver Rd., Priest River

SATURDAY, DEC. 10 BATTERY: St. and E. Jackson Ave., Priest River ACCIDENT, SLIDE-OFF: Hwy. 2, Priest River

SUNDAY, DEC. 11 ANIMAL PROBLEM: Spirit Lake Cutoff, Priest River CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE: Hwy. 2, Priest River

PU BLIC M E ETI NGS PEND OREILLE CEMETERY NO. 1: 8:15 a.m. - E. 100 Circle Drive, Newport

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following are descriptions of people currently wanted by the Pend Oreille County Sheriff’s Office and other law enforcement agencies. Any information about these suspects should be directed to the sheriff’s office by calling 509-447-3151.

This is a regular section of The Miner. All information is provided by the sheriff’s office.

ACCIDENT: W. Walnut St., report of two vehicle accident partially blocking, no injuries reported initially but medical requested later.

ACCIDENT: LeClerc Rd. N. report of slide off nonblocking on corner, truck with a canopy.

TRAFFIC OFFENSE: 2nd. Ave, Cusick, report of a subject speeding and revving the engine.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: S. Garden Ave., Newport, report of subject victimizing a female.

M O ST WA N T E D L I ST

ACCIDENT: Blackwell and Central, Ione, report of a twovehicle non-injury accident.

ACCIDENT: Scotia Rd., Newport, report of a rollover accident with possible injuries.

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WEST PEND OREILLE FIRE DISTRICT BOARD: 6:30 p.m. Fire Station on Highway 57

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 21 PEND OREILLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL: 8:30 a.m. - Various Locations DIAMOND LAKE WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT BOARD: 10 a.m. - District Office PEND OREILLE COUNTY PARK BOARD: 2 p.m. - Cusick Community Center FIRE DISTRICT NO. 4 COMMISSIONERS: 6 p.m. - Dalkena Fire Station WEST BONNER COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD: 6 p.m. District Office, Priest River IONE TOWN COUNCIL: 7 p.m.

- Clerk’s Office

The Miner • 421 S. Spokane Ave., Newport, WA • (509) 447-2433

Classifieds CALL (509) 447-2433 TO PLACE YOUR AD

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THE MINER

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THE NEWPORT MINER [Pend Oreille County]

and GEM STATE MINER [West Bonner County] On the Internet at www.pendoreillerivervalley.com

To place your ad, call 447-2433 email: minerclassifieds@povn.com

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Mail to 421 S. Spokane Ave., Newport, WA 99156

Deadlines

Monday at noon. Late Ads until Tuesday 12:00 p.m. In The Hot Box.

Rates

First 20 Words plus bold, centered head....... $12.50/Week Each Additional Word....................................................55¢ ea.

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• Found Ads: Items found will be run one time FREE, 20 Words or less.

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All classified ads require pre-payment. We accept Visa and MasterCard.

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One Week, up to 25 Words, Prepaid - $195- 25 Words, $8 each additional.

•Reach 325,000 Homes in 48 Idaho State Community Newspapers. One Week, up to 25 words prepaid $125.

Deadline: 12 days before publication.

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The Miner reserves the right to edit, reject or reclassify any advertisement.

Corrections

Please check your ad the first time it appears and immediately report any error to the Classified Department. We regret that we cannot be responsible for more than a one-time incorrect insertion if you do not call the error to our attention.

PARENT CHILD EDUCATOR EWU Early Head Start Child and Family Outreach Programs

Eastern seeks to build a candidate pool to fill future full-time, part-time and temporary Parent Child Educator positions located in Pend Oreille, Stevens and Ferry counties.

EWU Early Head Start Parent-Child Educators (PCEs) are early childhood home visitors who help parents prepare their child for Success in School and in life by engaging and equipping parents in their roles as primary nurturer, most influential teacher and child advocate.

Parent Child Educators work in partnership with parents to provide comprehensive Early Head Start services in a home-based program option for pregnant women, infants and toddlers. Ninety-minute home visits are scheduled on a weekly basis, year round with two socialization events per month. Caseloads per PCE include 10 to 12 infants, toddlers and pregnant women.

While PCEs are the primary service provider for the home-based EHS program option, they work collaboratively with parents, other EHS staff, volunteers, community partners and other providers plan and implement the full range of EHS services.

Candidates for the Parent Child Educator positions must have knowledge and experience in: • Child development and early childhood education; • Principles of child health, safety, and nutrition; • Adult learning principles; and • Family dynamics.

HOME VISIT SERVICES TRAINING MANAGER

EWU Early Head Start Child and Family Outreach Programs Eastern has a full-time Home Visit Services Training Manager position located in Pend Oreille, Stevens and Ferry counties. This position works with the program’s Directors and Managers to assure the provision of new home visitor orientation, coaching and technical assistance and training to EWU Early Head Start field staff, and provides home-based Early Head Start comprehensive child development services.

Don’t Delay! Screening begins December 28th. For complete information and to apply, go online to: https://jobs.hr.ewu.edu and follow the application instructions.

Position is listed under Exempt jobs. This candidate pool will also be considered for future openings.

EWU expands opportunities for personal transformation through excellence in learning.

Eastern Washington University is committed to increasing and retaining the diversity of its faculty, staff, students and academic programs. We are an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Applications from members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged.

Additionally, they must be skilled in communicating and motivating people, and must have knowledge of community resources and the skills to link families with appropriate agencies and services.

Don’t Delay! Screening begins December 28th. For complete information and to apply, go online to: https://jobs.hr.ewu.edu and follow the application instructions.

Position is listed under Exempt jobs.

EWU expands opportunities for personal transformation through excellence in learning.

Eastern Washington University is committed to increasing and retaining the diversity of its faculty, staff, students and academic programs. We are an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Applications from members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged.

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M E N TA L H E A LT H C O N S U LTA N T Early childhood/ preschool age experience preferred. Must be licensed by Washington State Department of Health as a mental health counselor, marriage and family therapist, social worker, psychologist, psychiatrist, or psychiatric nurse; or credentialed by the Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction as a school counselor, social worker or psychologist. This is a part- time contract position. Salary depending on experience. In order to apply, please send your resume and copies of your license and insurance to Northeast Washington Early Childhood Program, Attention: Brandi Armstrong 956 South Main Street Colville, Washington 99114 or if you have further questions call (509) 685-6105.(45-4)

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Wood stove. Nice yard with shed.

Water, sewer, garbage included. $565 plus deposit.

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APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE FOR METALINE FALLS POSITION

The Town of Metaline Falls is accepting applications for the position of Clerk/Treasurer.

Job description and application are available at the Town Hall, M-Th, 9:00am-noon. A resume and writing sample will be required with the application. The part-time position is for up to 22 hours per week. Salary starts at $12.00 w/ benefits. Call 509-446-2211 for additional information.

Application deadline is open at this time.

ATTORNEYS

MASSAGE THERAPY

Law Office of Denise Stewart

Cedar Mountain Massage Therapy

Wills, Trusts, Probate, Medicaid, Business 418 W. 3rd Street, Newport, WA (509) 447-3242

Law Office of Wendy J. Earle

Join Our Team In-Home Caregivers Needed Training Provided Hiring Bonus - Mention this ad We want you on our team!

A great place to work and a great place to care for others!

If you are caring, compassionate and enjoy working with seniors or disabled - Call today!

Medical, Dental, Vision, Vacation, 401K and more when you work 20 hours or more per week. Starting wage g DOE - No Union Dues Locally Owned 509-684-5504 or 1-844-268-7779

Bus Drivers needed for the current year!

• No Experience Necessary • Equal Opportunity Employer

(509) 447-0505 Or Stop By 1624 W. 7th • Newport

COOK wanted- full or part time. Pay depending on experience. Apply in person. No phone calls. King’s Bar and Grill, 6151 Highway 2, Priest River.(44-3)

Licensed in Washington and Idaho Family Law, Real Property, Business, Employment and Land Use Litigation (509) 280-0741 (208) 597-3400 www.idahowashingtonlawpractice.com

CHIROPRACTIC Camas Center Medical & Dental Services Ryan Leisy, DC - (509) 447-7111 1821 N. LeClerc Rd., #1, Cusick, WA 99119

COUNSELING Pend Oreille County Counseling Services Substance Abuse Treatment/Prevention/Mental Health/Developmental Disabilities Offices in Newport & Metaline Falls (509) 447-5651

DENTIST Newport Dental Center

Dr. James Distler, D.D.S. Family Dentistry -- Evening Hours 610 W. 2nd -- (509) 447-3105 • 800-221-9929

Wayne Lemley, D.D.S.

Complete Family Dentistry & Orthodontics 424 N. Warren Ave., Newport -- 447-5960 Toll Free 877-447-5960

Camas Center Medical & Dental Services FOSTER PA R E N T S NEEDED! Keep our kids in our communities.

To get information about how you can help call (877) 620-5748.(45-3p) #2 11-2-16

Place your classified or display ad with The Miner and it will appear in both newspapers - The Newport Miner (Pend Oreille County) and The Gem State Miner (West Bonner County). All for one good price. Call (509) 447-2433 for details.

1821 N. LeClerc Rd., #1, Cusick, WA 99119 (509) 447-7111 - (509) 445-1152 fax

HEALTH CLINICS Camas Center Medical & Dental Services

Lois Robertson, Licensed Massage Therapist 701Viet Rd -- Newport -- 447-3898

The Willows - Massage & Bodywork Studio Judy C. Fredrickson, RN, LMP Newport -- (509) 671-7035

OPTOMETRIST Newport Vision Source

Drs. Michael & Cheryl Fenno 205 S. Washington -- 447-2945

PHYSICAL THERAPY Priest River Rehab Services

A Service of Bonner General Hospital Tim Gray, P.T. -- 448-4151 Mon.-Wed.-Fri. - 9-5 • Tues. & Thurs. 9-4

Core Physical Therapy

at Club Energy • Newport Gary Schneider PT • (509) 671-3122 Monday thru Friday By Appointment

PODIATRIST -- FOOT SPECIALIST Dr. Brent A. Clark

Patients seen at Newport Hospital twice a month 509-924-2600 -- Call for appointments

PRINTING Printing & Design . . . at The Miner

We Have a Million Ideas for Our Customers!

421 S. Spokane, Newport -- 447-2433

REAL ESTATE Richard Bockemuehl

Century 21 Beutler - Waterfront Office (509) 321-1121 • Cell (509) 951-4390

VICTIMS ASSISTANCE Family Crisis Network

1821 N. LeClerc Rd., #1, Cusick, WA 99119 (509) 447-7111 - (509) 445-1152 fax

Serving victims of all crime and the homeless Office 447-2274, 24 hr Helpline: 447-5483

HEARING AID CENTERS

WEB DESIGN AND HOSTING

Professional Hearing Center Jorgen Bang H.I.S. (866) 924-3459, Spokane Valley

Clearwater Web Design and Video Production Website Development, Management and Hosting http://clearwaterweb.org • (208) 255-8849

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this notice or file a claim of paternity under RCW 26.26 may result in a default order permanently terminating all of your rights to the abovenamed child.

Your Right to Know

Your right to know and be informed of the functions of your government are embodied in public notices.

In that self-government charges all citizens to be informed, this newspaper urges every citizen to read and study these notices. We strongly advise those citizens seeking further information to exercise their right of access to public records and public meetings.

Published in The Newport Miner on November 30, Decemeber 7 and 14. (44-3) _________________________

2016428 PUBLIC NOTICE TO: Anyone Claiming a Paternal Interest Regarding Kenzie Ellen Savage-Lumpkin, except Remington Lumpkin You are hereby notified that there has been filed in the Pend Oreille County Superior Court, Cause No. 16-7-00059-7, a Petition for Termination of the Parent-Child Relationship between Kenzie Ellen Savage-Lumpkin born on March 30, 2014, in Newport, Washington, and Anyone Claiming a Paternal Interest.

A court hearing on the matter will be on January 19, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. in the Pend Oreille County Juvenile Court, 229 Garden Avenue, Newport, WA 99156.

You have the right to be represented by an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, an attorney will be appointed for you. Your failure to appear at this hearing or respond to

2016416 PUBLIC NOTICE HEARING NOTICE The Pend Oreille County Commissioners will hold a hearing at 3:00 p.m., December 20, 2016 in their meeting room, 625 W. 4th, Newport, for the 2016 Budget Supplemental Appropriations and to finalize the 2017 Budget. If you require any reasonable accommodation to participate in the meeting, contact Clerk of the Board, 509-447-4119, at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.

Published in The Newport Miner on December 7 and 14, 2016. (45-2) __________________________ 2016435 PUBLIC NOTICE CALL FOR BIDS

Business Directory

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Equipment

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BONNER SAW & POWER EQUIPMENT Open: Tuesday - Friday 8:30-5:30 Saturday 8:30-2:00 Closed Sunday & Monday

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WATER • CLEAN-UP DRY OUT • RESTORE Floors & More, Inc

24/7 Emergency Service 208-255-9580

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Electrical Services

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Fuel

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Priest River Glass

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24 hr. Commercial/Public Card Lock Fuels

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INCLUDE: • Highway Diesel • Off-Road Diesel • Unleaded Gasoline HOME DELIVERIES INCLUDE: • Stove Oil • Furnace Oil • Highway Diesel • Off-Road Diesel • Unleaded Gasoline Propane, Lubricants, Filters and Fuel Additives Available On-Site

Commercial • Residential WINDSHIELDS WHILE-U-WAIT Mon-Fri. 7-5 Sat 8-12

Priest River

208-448-2511 Massage

Serving North Idaho & The Pend Oreille River Valley

Dependable Fall Cleanup

Log or Natural Wood Homes

Relieve Pain Restore Mobility

Heating & Cooling

Removal of Leaves, Pine Needles, Yard Debris Bush & Shrub Trimming

Priest River (208) 448-1923 •Fireplaces & Stoves •Venting & Duct Systems •Service •Gas Piping •Remodels •New Install

Wild Coyote Lawn Services 208-610-1223 Licensed WA & ID

Roofing

Joe Jones (208) 610-6653 Jeff Nelson (208) 610-6656

Licensed, Insured & Bonded

Larry Liberty (208) 437-3353 (208) 755-8588

Corner of Hwy 2 & Spokane Ave. (509) 447-2433

N 6404 Perry • Spokane (509) 489-6482

Tree Service

Veterinary

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Repaired & Refinished Cob Blasting, Pressure Wash Cleaning, Oils, Stains, Chinking, Caulking, Complete Drywall & Painting Service

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Monday • Wednesday Thursday • Friday Fares: $300

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SPECIAL MOBILITY SERVICES 1-877-264-RIDE (7433)

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Small & Large Animal Medicine & Surgery Brian Dockins DVM

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Continued from 9B Sealed bids will be received through Friday, December 16, 2016, 11:00 a.m., by the Selkirk School Board of Directors for: Fuel Product: Approximately 8,000 to 10,000 gallons of No. 2 furnace oil with pumping to be provided by the bidder from January 1, 2017, to December 31, 2017.

For bid information and bid forms please contact the Selkirk School District at (509) 446-2951 or P.O. Box 129 Metaline Falls, WA 99153. Mailed bids must be plainly marked “Fuel Bid” on the outside of the envelope all bids must be received in the Selkirk District Office. The Board of Directors reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

Published in The Newport Miner on December 7 and 14, 2016. (45-2) ___________________________ 2016437 PUBLIC NOTICE The Pend Oreille Conservation District Board on Supervisors will hold a special meeting at 2:00 pm on January 12th, 2017 at 121 N. Washington Ave. Newport, WA 99156 to adopt a resolution setting the date, time, and location of an election to fill a Conservation District Supervisor’s expiring term. Additional election information can also be found on the district’s website: www.pocd.org Published in The Newport Miner on December 7 and 14, 2016. (45-2) __________________________ 2016439 PUBLIC NOTICE TOWN OF IONE PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE 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 21, 2016.

The purpose of the hearing is for public comments on the 2017 Budget and approve Ordinance 589. /s/ Sandy Hutchinson, Clerk-Treasurer Published in The Newport Miner on December 7 and 14, 2016. (45-2) ___________________________ 2016440 PUBLIC NOTICE The Sacheen Lake Water & Sewer District’s Board of Commissioners will be holding its 2017 budget and rate hearing during its regular meeting, December 14 at 5:00pm at the Sacheen Lake Fire Station on Highway 211. /s/ Sheila Pearman Sheila Pearman, District Manager Published in The Newport Miner on December 7 and 14, 2016. (45-2) ___________________________ 2016441 PUBLIC NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE PORT OF PEND OREILLE Call for bids.

Project: Port of Pend Oreille, Dba Pend Oreille Valley Railroad, Blast Booth.

Sealed bids will be received from qualified contractors for the above project by Kelly Driver, Manager, Port of Pend Oreille, Dba Pend Oreille Valley Railroad 1981 Black Road, Usk, WA. 99180. Sealed bids to be delivered on or before 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 10, 2017 with the notation “sealed bid” in the lower left hand corner of the sealed envelope. Late bids will not be accepted.

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

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

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The scope of the project consists of construction of a 45’ x 100’ steelframed building addition to the existing steel framed shop/paint booth building. The bid for the project is being separated into base bid and additive alternate bid items.

Bid proposals shall be submitted in accordance with the Bidding Requirements and Contract Documents for the above referenced project as prepared by James A. Sewell and Associates LLC, 400 S. Jefferson, Suited 452, Spokane, WA. 99204 dated November 10, 2016. Bid Proposals shall be on forms furnished by James A. Sewell & Associates LLC. Address Bid Proposals to Kelly Driver, Manager, Port of Pend Oreille, 1981 Black Road, Usk, WA. 99180.

Bids will be opened at approximately 9:15 a.m. on January 10, 2017. Bids will be reviewed and evaluated prior to making a recommendation to the Board of Commissioners to award, or not award, the bid.

Contract documents will be available for examination on or after December 7, 2016. Examination may be made at the following locations: Port of Pend Oreille, 1981 Black Road, Usk, WA. 99180 James A. Sewell & Associates LLC, 600 West Fourth Street, Newport, WA. 99156 James A. Sewell & Associates LLC, 400 South Jefferson, Suite 452, Spokane, WA. 99204 Inland Northwest AGC, 4935 E. Trent Avenue, Spokane, WA. 99212 Assoc. Gen. Contractors of American, Inc., 8884 N. Gov’t Way, Hayden, ID. 83835 Spokane Regional Plan Center, 209 N. Havana, Spokane, WA. 99202 Assoc. Builders & Contractors, 1760 E. Trent Ave., Spokane, WA. 99202 Copies of the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be obtained at the office of James A. Sewell & Associates LLC located at 600 West Fourth Street, Newport, WA. 99156, upon payment of a non-refundable plan fee of $100.00 per paper copy and/ or $25.00 per electronic CD copy.

All bidders will be required to provide a bid bond, cashier’s check or certified check in the amount of 5% of the total bid amount. The successful bidder will be required to execute a Contract with the Port of Pend Oreille and provide Performance and Payment Bonds for 100% of the bid price, and provide evidence of adequate liability insurance.

The Port of Pend Oreille is an equal opportunity employer.

The project is being funded by the Port of Pend Oreille. All work on the project is subject to Washington State Prevailing Wage Rates for Pend Oreille County.

The right to reject any or all bid proposals, either in whole or in part, or to waive any informalities or irregularities therein is reserved by the Port of Pend Oreille /s/ Kelly J. Driver Manager Published in the Newport Miner on December 7 and 14, 2016. (45-2) ___________________________ 2016442 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE: ANNOUNCEMENT OF AVAILABILITY OF DRAFT PERMIT PERMIT NO.: ST000501294 APPLICANT: Sacheen Lake Water & Sewer District 8272 Fertile Valley Road, Newport, WA 99156 FACILITY: 457 Rocky Gorge Road, Newport, WA 99156 Sacheen Lake has applied for a State Waste Discharge Permit in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 90.48 Revised Code of Washington (RCW) and Chapter 173-216 Washington Administrative Code (WAC).

Sacheen Lake presently owns and operates a municipal wastewater treatment plant that discharges wastewater via land treatment and is designed for an average monthly flow of 0.06 million gallons per day.

The wastewater, following treatment, must meet the requirements of the Washington State Water Pollution Control Act and applicable regulations for a permit to be issued.

Following evaluation of the application and other available information, a draft permit has been developed which would allow the discharge of wastewater with the appropriate permit limits and conditions.

A tentative determination has been made on the effluent limitations and special permit conditions that will prevent and control pollution. A final determination will not be made until all timely comments received in response to this notice have been evaluated.

PUBLIC COMMENT AND INFORMATION The draft permit and fact sheet may be viewed at the Department of Ecology (Department) website at https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/wqreports/public/f?p=110:302:310963 8248534491::NO:RP:P302_PERMIT_NUMBER:0501294.

The application, fact sheet, proposed permit, and other related documents are also available at the Department’s Eastern Regional Office for inspection and copying between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., weekdays. To obtain a copy or to arrange to view copies please call the Department at (509) 329-3400.

Interested persons are invited to submit written comments regarding the proposed permit. All comments must be submitted within 30 days after publication of this notice to be considered for the final determination. Comments must be received by our office no later than January 13, 2017.

Send written comments to: Ms. Megan Rounds WQP-Department of Ecology 4601 N. Monroe Street Spokane, WA 99205 Send email comments to: mrou461@ ecy.wa.gov Any interested party may request a public hearing on the proposed permit within 30 days of the publication date of this notice. The request for a hearing shall state the interest of the party and the reasons why a hearing is necessary. The request should be sent to the above address. The Department will hold a hearing if it determines that there is significant public interest. If a hearing is to be held, public notice will be published at least 30 days in advance of the hearing date. Any party responding to this notice with comments will be mailed a copy of a hearing public notice.

Please bring this public notice to the attention of persons who you know would be interested in this matter.

Ecology is an equal opportunity agency. If you need this publication in an alternate format, please contact us at (509) 329-3400 or TTY (for the speech and hearing impaired) at 711 or 1-800-833-6388.

of the said children.

Dated December 7, 2016.

BARBARA MINER KING COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT CLERK BY: AMD, Deputy Clerk

Published in The Newport Miner on December 14, 2016. (46) ____________________________

Published in The Newport Miner on December 14 and 21, 2016. (46-2) ___________________________

2016443 PUBLIC NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE The following ordinances were adopted at the regular meeting of the Newport City Council on 12/05/2016.

The complete text of these ordinances are available for review at City Hall during regular business hours.

Ordinance 2033 An ordinance of the City of Newport, Washington updating the City’s Capital Facilities Plan.

Ordinance 2034 An ordinance of the City of Newport, Washington updating the City’s Parks and Recreation Plan.

2016449 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 November 17, 2016 received a complete Shoreline Substantial Development Permit Application, Joint Aquatic Resources Permit Application, SEPA Environmental Checklist, and associated documents from David Albright and did on November 29, 2016 issue a Determination of Completeness for a recreational dock and ramp project(FILE NO. SSDP-16-022), Location: 1432 Lenora Drive, Usk, WA 99180; Sec. 09, Town. 32, Range 44. An Environmental Checklist under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) was prepared by the applicant on November 16, 2016, and the county expects to issue a Determination of Non-Significance for this project.

The optional DNS process is being used and this may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts for the proposal.

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 S. Scott Street, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821 and viewed at www.pendoreilleco.org. Contact: Andy Huddleston, Community Dev. Assistant Planner, (509) 447-6462, ahuddleston@pendoreille.org. Written comments from the public may be submitted to Pend Oreille County no later than December 29, 2016.

Required Permits: Shoreline Substantial Development Permit (Pend Oreille County), Floodplain Development Permit (Pend Oreille County), Hydraulic Project Approval (WDFW), Regional General Permit (Corps of Engineers) Dated: December 12, 2016

Published in the Newport Miner on December 14, 2016. (46) __________________________ 2016445 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: 16-7-02130-0 KNT 16-7-02131-8 KNT NOTICE OF HEARING IN RE THE DEPENDENCY OF: MICHAEL JONATHAN PETER HELMAN DOB: 1/4/2012 LAUREN DOLORAS MICHELLE COUCH DOB: 1/1/2006 TO: Shawna Marie Couch, John Peter Helman, and Curtis Alan Rose, and/or anyone claiming parental/paternal rights or interest in the children and to All Whom It May Concern: On October 21, 2016, a petition for Termination was filed in the above entitled Court, pursuant to RCW 13.34.080 and/or RCW 26.33.310 regarding the above named children.

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

Said Petition will be heard on January 12, 2017, at the hour of 8:00 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

Published in The Newport Miner on December 14, 21, and 28, 2016.

(46-3) ___________________________ 2016448 PUBLIC NOTICE COMBINED NOTICE OF A P P L I C AT I O N A N D A C T I O N Pend Oreille County did on November 15, 2016 receive a complete Shoreline Authorization Application, SEPA Environmental Checklist, and associated documents from Paul Wimpy and did on November 29, 2016 issue a Determination of Completeness for replacement of a ramp & dock on Diamond Lake.

(FILE NO. SA-16-042), Location: 501 Southshore Diamond Lake Road; Parcel# 443001549086 An Environmental Checklist under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) was prepared by the applicant on November 14, 2016 and the county expects to issue a Determination of Non-Significance for this project. The optional DNS process is being used and this may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts for the proposal (WAC 197-11-355). The submitted application and related file documents may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Pend Oreille County Courthouse, Annex Building, 418 South Scott Street, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821 and viewed at www.pendoreilleco.org. Contact: Andy Huddleston, Community Development Assistant Planner, (509) 447-6462, ahuddleston@ pendoreille.org. Written comments from the public may be submitted to Pend Oreille County no later than December 29, 2016.

Required Permits: Shoreline Authorization (Pend Oreille County), Floodplain Development Permit (Pend Oreille County), Hydraulic Project Approval (WDFW) Dated: December 12, 2016

Published in The Newport Miner on December 14 and 21, 2016. (46-2)