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Adopted budget with raises, lower road levy shift BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – The budget Pend Oreille County commissioners passed Tuesday, Dec. 17 included a 5 percent increase in pay for elected officials and a smaller road levy transfer than anticipated. Commissioners shifted $200,000 in taxing authority from the road fund to the general fund in a move started years ago to balance their general fund budget. But that’s less than the $300,000 that was planned and the $400,000 shifted a couple years ago. Reduced road maintenance because of this has been a concern for state and local officials. Commissioners increased elected officials’ salaries because they haven’t had an increase since 2009, they said. “I don’t have a problem with 5 percent,” commissioner Karen Skoog said when commissioners

met Monday, Dec. 16, to discuss the raise for elected officials. Commissioner Steve Kiss agreed, as did commission chairman Mike Manus. “We would be remiss to acknowledge the fact that you didn’t get raises,” Manus said. Elected officials last saw a salary increase in 2009, when they received a 3 percent raise. Elected officials met with commissioners in July to pitch a salary increase of about 15 percent. Marianne Nichols, the Pend Oreille County auditor, James McCroskey, the county assessor, Terri Miller, the county treasurer and Tammie Ownbey, clerk of the Superior Court, will see their salary increase from $53,148 to $55,805 starting in 2014. Pend Oreille County Sheriff Alan Botzheim will see his pay increase from $79,104 to $83,059. SEE BUDGET, 2A

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Port expands facilities About 40 people attended the ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday, Dec. 10, for the opening of the Port of Pend Oreille’s expanded shop and paint booth. Pictured here are former port commissioner and current county commissioners Steve Kiss, left, along with port commissioners Bob Shanklin and Van Whysong cutting the ribbon. The port is refurbishing train locomotives along with operating Pend Oreille Valley Railroad (POVA).

Woman found dead in Newport Park BY DON GRONNING

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NEWPORT – A 25-year-old woman from the Newport area was found dead by the picnic area in Newport City Park Sunday, Dec. 15, according to a news release from the Pend Oreille County Sheriff’s Office. The body of Bradi M. Jacobe, 25, was discovered Sunday morning. According to Pend Oreille County Sheriff Alan Botzheim, a person called in a report of a suspicious person at the park. Deputies responded shortly after and found Jacobe dead, with prescription drugs on the scene. An autopsy was conducted and no significant injuries were found, according to county coroner Tom Metzger. A sealed suicide letter addressed to someone else was found away from the park, Botzheim said. “It’s not a who-done-it at this point,” Botzheim said. “We’ll try to finish the investigation. We want to contact the last person to see her.” Because the body was found in such a public place, Botzheim said he wanted to reassure the public there wasn’t a murderer running loose. “Our main concern was to ease the minds of the public,” Botzheim

Homicide investigation into hunter’s death BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – The Pend Oreille County Sheriff’s Office has begun a homicide investigation into the death of a Yakima teen shot to death last month while hunting in dense brush just off Deer Valley Road. Sergio Tinajero, 16, was on a hunting trip with six family

members Nov. 15, when he was found dead in the brush. The autopsy found that he was killed by a single gunshot wound to the abdomen. All the firearms given investigators by the members of the hunting party, including Tinajero’s gun, along with the bullet that killed him, underwent SEE HUNTER, 2A

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Friends of Brandi Jacobe set up this makeshift memorial in Newport City Park. Jacobe’s body was found there Sunday morning, Dec. 15. Authorities believe she died of a drug overdose.

said. Jacobe’s Facebook page was still up Tuesday, with friends and family passing on condolences. “Cousin you’ll be missed I love so much!” one person wrote. “My heart hurts when I think of her son only five years old.” “When I lived in Idaho I didn’t

know a whole lot of people n u were one of the ones who always came to visit me at the gas station r joined me for a girls night out from time to time,” another wrote. Jacobe graduated from Priest River Lamanna High School in 2007 and had worked at Newport

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Hospital and Health Services. On her Facebook page, people are tentatively planning two vigils at the park, one Thursday, Dec. 19, at 4 p.m. and one Friday, Dec. 20, at 6 p.m. A memorial service will be Saturday, Dec. 21 at 11 a.m. at Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home in Newport.

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NEWPORT – Pend Oreille Crime Victim Services is holding two raffles to benefit the Child Abuse Awareness Walk in April. The raffles consist of a Toyland gift package that includes a miniature wagon full of toys and games with a giant teddy bear, as well as a quilt made by a local quilter. The quilt incorporates last year’s Child Abuse Awareness Walk T-shirt and logo. Raffle tickets are $1 each or six for $5. Tickets may be purchased at Pend Oreille Crime Victim Services, 730 W. 1st St. in Newport. Raffle drawings will be held Friday, Dec. 20. Call 447-2274 for more information.

NEWPORT – Government offices will close for the Christmas holiday next week. The Pend Oreille County commissioners’ office will be closed Dec. 24-25, and Dec. 31. The Bonner County commissioners’ office will be open Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, but closed on Christmas, Wednesday, Dec. 25. Bonner County Sheriff’s Office and the Priest River and Sandpoint Drivers’ License Offices will all be closed Monday, Dec. 23 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The offices will be closed for training and the office Christmas party. The Pend Oreille Public Utility District will be closing at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 24, and reopening

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NEWPORT – The Pend Oreille Public Utility District is designing a $4 million system to pipe cold water from the bottom of Sullivan Lake to the warmer tributaries during the summer months. The project is part of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) requirements for fish mitigation included in the license surrender

agreements for the Sullivan Creek hydroelectric project. “That pipe will transfer cold water at times to the dam and the creek,” said Mark Scott, PUD water systems manager. The design for the project is currently about 99 percent completed. The system includes a pipe that will be more than 900 feet in length and more than 48 inches in SEE PUD, 2A

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Sheriff’s office to host active shooter training NEWPORT – The Pend Oreille County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with Pend Oreille County

schools will be hosting Active Shooter training for law enforcement. Trainings will occur in all three school districts, Newport, Cusick and Selkirk, over the Christmas holiday break. “Utilizing our local schools will ensure that all officers who may be called upon to respond in the event of an emergency will be familiar with the buildings, protocols and tactics,” a press release from the sheriff’s office stated. Participating agencies include the Kalispel Tribal Police, Washington State Patrol, Fish and Wildlife, U.S. Border Patrol, U.S. Forest Service and the Department of Corrections.

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Newport alumni game, spaghetti feed set for Jan. 4 NEWPORT – Sign up now to participate in the Newport High School 2013 Alumni Tourney and Spaghetti Feed, to benefit the boys basketball team. The tournament is set for Saturday, Jan. 4. Doors open at noon and games begin at 12:30 p.m. at the Newport High School. Teams will consist of about eight players, both men and women.

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Sergio Tinajero was found dead about a quarter mile down a logging road, about 200 yards into the woods Friday, Nov. 15 in the Deer Valley area of Pend Oreille County. The investigation continues into who shot him. FROM PAGE 1

ballistics testing by the Washington State Crime Laboratory. None of those guns caused Tinajero’s death, Pend Oreille County Sheriff Alan Botzheim said. Botzheim said the case is an active homicide investigation. Investigators canvassed surrounding property owners, but so far no leads have turned up. “We’re still investigating,” Botzheim said. “It’s hard to say how it happened. Someone could have been shooting at a deer and didn’t even know they hit him.” Tinajero was hunting with six other family members Nov. 15

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when he became separated from the group and failed to respond to radio calls made to him about 1 p.m., according to a press release from the sheriff’s office. About 3 p.m., he was located about a quarter mile down a logging road, about 200 yards into the woods off the logging road. At that time other members of the party were sent out to Deer Valley Road to find someone to call 911. Sheriff deputies responded at about 4:09 p.m. Investigators describe family members as extremely cooperative. KIMA TV in Yakima reported that hunting was an activity the

men in the family enjoyed and bonded over. Tinajero was hunting with his father, his grandfather, his uncle and three cousins when he was killed. “I still can’t process it, it’s still a shock to me but, he was a really good kid, he didn’t deserve this,” Sergio’s aunt, Brenda Tinajero, told the television station. Sheriff investigators also contacted the Pacific County Sheriff’s Office in the investigation. The Pend Oreille County Sheriff’s Office is still seeking information from members of the public who may have been hunting in the area anytime Friday, Nov. 15. They are asked to call 509-447-3151.

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diameter. PUD Director of Regulatory and Environmental Affairs Mark Cauchy said engineers are currently checking electrical plans and this should be the last step to completing the design for the cold water pipe. Cauchy said the water would be released through the pipe at 30-50 cubic feet per second during the summer months. The pipe has a gate that controls the flow levels. During the winter, the lake is already down to winter elevations, about 2,570 feet by the end of December, and the PUD just maintains this level. “It’s sort of like a siphon,” Cauchy said. “As the lake goes down, the pressure goes down. Basically by opening a gate, the pipe will flow water.” Cauchy said the main reason for the pipe is water temperatures. Westslope Cutthroat Trout are native to the area and Bull trout may be a target species in the future when the Mill Pond Dam is removed under the same license surrender agreements. The PUD has stream gauges on Sullivan and Harvey creeks showing the daily temperatures of the bodies of water. Water quality standards state that 16 degrees Celsius is the standard, but the

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NEWPORT – Only two property owners out of the dozen that will be impacted by the project showed up Wednesday, Dec. 11, to hear from consulting engineers about the project to build a sidewalk from Owen’s Grocery and Deli along the north side of Highway 2 to Golden China Restaurant in June. They will go to bid early next year on the project that also includes curb, gutter, storm water improvements and lighting. Melissa Cleveland, project manager for WelchComer Engineers, said there doesn’t

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PUD wants to reach 14 degrees Celsius. Cauchy said computers do most of the work remotely. The maintenance will be minimal as there are few mechanical working parts, however, Cauchy said that there is always some maintenance involved. “I don’t think anything lasts forever,” Cauchy said. Construction will start in the spring on a small building, Cauchy said. The building will house controls and a pressure tank that blows air through the screen on the end of the pipe to clear debris. The screen is designed to keep fish from being sucked up the pipe from the bottom of the lake while it is working. The air burst system shoots air through a smaller pipe to the screen. Cauchy said the PUD is uncertain how often the air pressure will be used to clear the screen, but he estimates at least twice a year. “It is a fairly pristine lake so we don’t expect a lot of debris,” Cauchy said. The PUD will cover half of the cost of the $4 million system. Seattle City Light will cover the other half of the cost as part of its Boundary Hydroelectric Project relicensing agreement. The pipe will remain in the lake

for at least 30 years but could be longer. “We are assuming it will be there 30-50 years,” Cauchy said. “The pipe would become sort of a permanent structure.” The PUD has filed a State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) checklist, joint aquatic resources permit application, site plans and a cultural resource report with Pend Oreille County for the pipe project in Sullivan Lake. The county issued a determination of completeness for the cold water pipe and general maintenance on Sullivan Lake Dam. The PUD completed the environmental checklist Nov. 21. The PUD is working on the permitting process for the cold water pipe. Pend Oreille County Natural Resource Planner Todd McLaughlin said they need a conditional use permit because this project was not listed in the 1974 Shoreline Master Program. Cauchy said that maintenance on the dam would be done while the work is being done on installing the pipe. Concrete work, replacing the railings and refurbishing the old wooden gates are some of the items on the maintenance list to fix. The maintenance costs will be covered by the PUD and cost about $350,000$400,000 to complete.

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The Pend Oreille County Salary Commission voted in October to increase the salaries of the Pend Oreille County Commissioners in Districts 1 and 3 to equal the District 2 salary of $53,148 per year, up from their current salaries of $50,490. The change will take effect Jan. 1, 2014, for commissioners Steve Kiss and Karen Skoog. Commissioners also approved a 1 percent increase for non-union staff. That’s the same increase offered the unions that are still in negotiation, according to auditor Nichols. Department heads will also receive an increase, but the amounts weren’t known at press time. Commissioners are currently negotiating union contracts for the Hall of Justice, information technology, counseling services, prosecutors, corrections and dispatch workers. Union contracts with sheriff deputies and road employees are the only settled contracts. The road employees have a contract through 2017 and the deputies have a contract through the end of 2014. The IT contract is a whole new contract. They negotiated a one

year contract last year that carries them through the end of 2013. The same is true of Hall of Justice employees, counseling services and prosecutors. Corrections and dispatchers have a contract through the end of 2014. While they do have a contract through 2014, they also have a contract opener for wages, medical and one language wild card. The county also has a language wild card, meaning both sides can bring up something they want to negotiate. Teamster Local 690 represents all union employees but the Road Department, which is represented by Local 1135-P Washington State Council of County and City Employees. General fund revenue came to $8.49 million and expenditures $9.43 million. The road fund revenues came to $5.4 million, with expenditures at $5.4 million, Nichols said. The road fund will have an ending fund balance of about $1 million. The budget passed Tuesday was balanced with a $1,090,000 carryover in the general fund. Commissioners plan on having an ending fund balance of $147,000 in the general fund. They also have a reserve of about $1 million.

Child car seats available for Priest River WIC families PRIEST RIVER – Charleen Lamb smiled broadly Wednesday as Rachael Hicks with Panhandle Health District’s WIC program in Priest River handed her a new child safety booster seat for 3-year-old Elsie Lamb. “She’ll graduate into this one when she turns four in February,” Lamb said. She held baby Amy while Elsie played with her sister, Naia, at their mother’s side. “This is a big help to us. We have to have three car seats.” The seat was a gift from the Priest River Police Department. Police spent $1,400 on 50 child safety car seats that will go to families receiving WIC services in Priest River through Panhandle Health District. Nineteen seats are for toddlers from 20 pounds to 40 pounds. Thirty-one seats are boosters for children age 4 to 8. “We get the money from the Idaho Transportation Department to buy traffic safety equipment,” Priest River Police Sgt. Drew McLain said. “Car seats seemed like a good idea.” The WIC program promotes child safety seats with its families, but many families can’t afford them. “These car seats will help so many of our families,” said

Rachael Hicks, who was providing PHD’s WIC services in Priest River when Lamb picked up her voucher. PHD began providing WIC services at Priest River City Hall nearly two years ago. In October this year, 122 clients used the Priest River service. WIC is a nationwide, federallyfunded program for incomeeligible women who are pregnant, breastfeeding for up to 12 months or have had a baby in the last six months. It’s also for infants and children up to age 5. WIC provides vouchers for nutritious food, nutrition counseling, the services of registered dietitians, breastfeeding peer counselors, community resources and more. WIC’s goal is to provide children the healthiest start to life possible by educating and encouraging new mothers about good nutrition. McLain asked PHD’s WIC program to handle the car seat distribution. WIC will grant vouchers to clients who need them for as long as they last. The recipients will take the vouchers to the police department to pick up their car seats so they know the car seats are from the police.

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Low Precip Snow 13 - 16 - 19 .02” 19 .03” 23 - .03” 27 .01” 28 - Source: Albeni Falls Dam

L A ST Y E A R This week last year the temps were mild for the season. We had steady snow fall all week. Highs were in the upper 30’s. Lows averaged in the mid 20’s, with only one night dropping to 17 degrees.

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SULLIVAN LAKE – The Sullivan Lake Ranger Station will be temporarily closed Monday, Dec. 23, reopening on Monday, Dec. 30, for the Christmas holiday. General district and forest information, as well as firewood cutting and Christmas tree permits will be available at the Newport Ranger Station, 315 N. Warren in Newport. Christmas tree permits are also available at Porter’s Plaza, 103 N. Second Ave. in Ione. For more information, contact the Newport Ranger Station at 509-447-7300.

Bling and Sparkles closing its doors NEWPORT – Bling and Sparkles, a clothing and gift shop that moved to Newport from Priest River just more than a year ago, is closing its doors Dec. 30. Owner Kandi Gentis was a lead organizer of the Capitol Christmas Tree celebration in downtown Newport Nov. 1. She plans to continue the business online and at festivals, and she said she definitely plans on continuing her work in the community. Visit www.blingandsparkles. com.

PRIEST RIVER – The Priest River Police Department recently completed DUI emphasis patrols Nov. 17-29, dedicating 42 hours to looking for impaired drivers. Officers conducted 17 traffic stops resulting in one citation being issued for failing to maintain insurance. In order to reduce deaths and injuries associated with impaired driving, the PRPD, along with the Idaho State Police, Bonner County Sheriff’s Office and other local law enforcement agencies will be participating in DUI emphasis patrols starting Dec. 20 through Jan. 3, 2014. PRPD Officers will be at various places throughout Priest River strictly enforcing DUI and seatbelt laws. Drunk driving is one of America’s most often committed and deadliest crimes. More than 10,000 people each year are killed in impaired driving collisions in the United States.

Fire claims Spring Valley home This was the scene Sunday morning after a fire claimed a home at the corner of Winterfield and Spring Valley roads. Pend Oreille Fire District No. 8 responded to the fire, which was reported about 10 p.m. Saturday night, Dec. 14. South Pend Oreille Fire and Rescue assisted. Nobody was injured in the blaze but the home was a total loss.

A resource officer and counselors may be funded in levy BY DESIREÉ HOOD

NEWPORT – The Newport School District Board of Directors agreed Tuesday, Dec. 10, to send a $1.6 million M&O Levy to the voters Feb. 11, 2014. The current M&O Levy will expire at the end of 2014 and so far they are looking at a levy that will be slightly larger for three years starting in 2015. The board adopted the M&O Levy of more than $1.6 million for 2015, more than $1.65 million for 2016 and more than $1.7 million for 2017. The levy will add about $3.97 per month on a $200,000 home or about $47.64 per year. The school district plans to fund a resource officer and counselers with funds from the levy among the more traditional levy funded items like sports. School District Business Manager Tom Crouch said that the total amount being asked for from the levy did not change they just cut in other areas to pay for the resource officer. “We felt that was important,” Crouch said. “Basically we took it out of custodial and maintenance.” The district was hoping to add custodial staff members to the

morning shift. Crouch said the district has one custodian that works the mornings at Stratton for the breakfast program. “It would be nice to have a daytime custodian in all three buildings,” Crouch said. The resource officer duties would be similar to a deputy from a police department. Superintendent Dave Smith said he is working with the Pend Oreille County sheriff’s department but is unsure how the program will be structured at this time or whether the resource officer will come from the sheriff’s department. The resource officer would be armed while on school grounds. “They are an actual deputy. He would tour the grounds, meet with kids, do programs with kids,” Smith said. “Keep kids safe from someone who shouldn’t be here.” The resource officer would work district-wide at all three schools. The officer would provide educational and preventative strategies for the children, Smith said. Salaries for full-time counselors at the middle and elementary schools are also part of this levy proposal. Currently, there is a counselor at each school, neither holding a full-time position. The levy would rectify that and make them both full-time. Extra-curricular activities, including sports, are never funded by the state, said Crouch. The district has budgeted $396,165 for the

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extra-curricular activities, including the bus to take students home after they participate in an afterschool program. More than $294,588 will be put to upgrading technology for the district. This would include software, licensing, classroom technology and support services. In other business, Mitch Stratton was sworn in as the newest director to the board. He was elected to the position in November after trying to withdraw his name from the ballot. Once he won the position, he decided to take the director No. 2 position beating out incumbent Lynn Kaney. Directors Keith Cordes and Paul Wilson also received the oath of office.

April Owen was appointed as chair of the board. Wilson is the vice chair and Legislative representative and Cordes was appointed as the WIAA representative. Enrollment is down 13 students district-wide in December. Crouch said they have lost 18 students since the beginning of the year but the district is still on track for the budget. The district is looking at applying for the Emergency Response Grant by March 2014. This grant would pay for technology upgrades and security issues. “It’s really for law enforcement to know if there is an intruder,” Crouch said. The grant would give up to $10,000 per building in the

district and Crouch said they would apply for all three buildings. The high school students sponsored Coats for Kids and collected enough for 60-65 children to have a warmer winter. The chosen students will receive boots, hats and coats. “Kids should be a little bit warmer this weekend,” said high school Principal Dennis Matson. Smith said the program is good for the district. “Nice coats, nice boots,” Smith said. “It’s just a great project,” Smith said. There will be no other school board meetings during the month of December. The next board meeting will be Tuesday, Jan. 14 at 5 p.m. at the district office.

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will get field experience once the winter is over. “Stream flows need to be in the proper range for them to operate the milfoil machines,” Buckley said. “It’s just different staff doing the same work.” Buckley said that public comments have been placed with the PUD in regards to when this annual meeting is held. Starting in 2014, the meeting will move to the spring so more people can attend. Buckley said there will be some overlap of material and summaries during the first spring meeting, however, he is hopeful this time will work better for area residents. This meeting is held annually as part of the compliance process of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for the Box Canyon Hydroelectric project. The PUD has operated the entire milfoil program on the river since the county commissioners said they could no longer afford to help.

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Barefoot Bella’s moves to new location PRIEST RIVER – Barefoot Bella’s day-spa has moved to the basement of the Beardmore and expanded services to include limited piercing options, manicures and pedicures and added food delivery from Noni’s Wine Bar and Infinity Cafe. The spa, owned and operated by Sarah and Brian Howard, is open Tuesday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Evening and Saturday appointments available. Sarah Howard, a Priest River resident, has been a manicurist since 2005 and worked in Sandpoint until she opened her own spa. Licensed Massage Therapist Annie Yokum has joined Barefoot Bella’s, for massage services. 208-304-6422 .

NEWPORT – The Pend Oreille Public Utility District is holding a public meeting, Monday, Dec. 23 at 6 p.m. at 130 N. Washington in the Commissioner’s Meeting Room, to discuss the milfoil program. “There’s no big surprises,” said PUD Natural Resources Manager Pat Buckley. He said they would discuss the summaries of the reports from the previous year, including the summer and fall summaries from 2013. Meeting topics will include an update on the Rotovator and the Harvester, test results from study areas on the Pend Oreille River and plans for future milfoil management. All interested persons are invited to attend. The biggest change to the milfoil program in the upcoming year is that two of the PUD watermen will be handling milfoil duties. Those employees are currently in training and

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| DECEMBER 18, 2013

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Ferguson bids farewell The time has come. After 48 years of writing this column, I have decided it’s time to pack it in. Thanks to the trend on the part of the public to computer news rather than newspapers, I have only a handful of customers left although at one time the combined circulation of the papers that bought the column was larger than the circulation of the Seattle Times. True, I lost a few that disagreed with my opinions, which tend to be conservative but I never was an out and out Republican. I merely acknowledged that I believed more in the Republican philosophy that government should only do for people what they can’t do for themselves or it can do better. I consider myself an independent. I never throughout all those years ever solicited customers. All of the 40 some papers I served contacted me to get on the list. I also was asked by Portland’s daily newspaper to write a column for them, but they wanted one just for them, rather than those shared by everybody else. I replied I didn’t have enough time to do it, what with working for my paper as a political writer plus the column. KOMO-TV also offered me a job as their political or investigative reporter and said I could still do the column but I turned that down, too, since I neither wanted to commute to Seattle or move there. I started out writing five columns a week for my local paper, the Bremerton Sun, but when other papers began calling, I cut it to three, then two. So far as I know, I was the only columnist who provided two columns each week. Most columnists provide one. Actually, I wanted my obituary to read that “she never quit writing to the end” when the time comes but I also want to spend some of my life not having to meet a deadline. I considered finishing out 50 years if I have any customers left by then, but 2013 has been a tough year for me physically. When I got my usual annual mammogram, an ultrasound done with it along with a pet scan

revealed I had lymphoma. My regular doctor referred me to an oncologist and I was able to see on her computer the spread of the cancer from the largest lumps under one arm and one ear plus numerous small ones. She took my case to the GUEST cancer clinic OPINION she attends where docADELE tors sit around FERGUSON and discuss CORRESPONDENT each other’s patients and there wasn’t a lot of enthusiasm for proceeding with treatment on account my age, but my doctor insisted. I was too lively to be given up on. I had three chemotherapy sessions, which I endured well other than losing my appetite. A second pet scan in August showed no signs of the lymphoma. I was in remission. Unfortunately, however, when I was taking an injection as part of the treatment to keep the lymphoma from returning, the nurse accidentally missed the vein in inserting the needle and my arm filled with the fluid. When that was discovered at the time by me, I was assured my body would absorb it but I am still suffering from it. Then I fell off my kitchen chair, which has wheels and a rung for running from stove to sink, etc. on a stone floor. I reached for something and the chair didn’t go with me. My leg caught in the rung and I got a nasty bruise and a raw spot on the back of the shin. I treated it myself but months passed and it didn’t heal which is how I became acquainted with the Wound Clinic for people with that problem. Weekly visits there resulted in the large raw spot getting smaller and smaller as it healed. I know I’ll miss writing since I’ve been doing it since I was a kid and used to sit through Saturday SEE FERGUSON, 6A

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ewport has a reputation for sucking the grant opportunities for improvement projects dry before larger cities know what happened. They have done it again with a project connecting the business district past the schools to the edge of town with a sidewalk along Highway 2. This project received most of its state support because of safety concerns. They are real. As I was writing this column, I looked out my office window and a women with a baby in a stroller and another holding on to it walked down the shoulder of the highway towards town. Cars and trucks rushed by at 40 mph. This is a scene along the highway all day and all year long. This project will also make one of the greatest visual improvements to the city since the downtown streets and sidewalks were rebuilt. A new sidewalk, bike path and lights along the entire main route into the city will be impressive. These kinds of slow but continuous improvement projects from streets to parks give us good reason to bestow city administrator Ray King and the rest of the city staff with gold stars. They don’t have to keep fighting for these grants and putting the extra time in that is necessary for these big projects to succeed. But they do and the community benefits. Thank you.

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How can we create and maintain jobs in Eastern Washington? “A wide net catches the most fish.” That was 23-year-old Jordan McCandless’s approach to finding a job. He claimed job-hunting as a 40-hour per week commitment after graduating from Whitworth University in Spokane. And after countless applications and interviews, he still had no luck finding a job. Jordan described his dreams of one day becoming a U.S. Senator, and was willing to work any sort of job or internship to get his foot in the door. He said, “My main concern is making sure I have enough of an income to pay my bills and student loans.” I know what it’s like to be in his position. I worked all kinds of jobs – at the McDonald’s Drive-Thru, on the family farm, and as a local hotel housekeeper – just to pay off my student loans. I know what it’s like to be in Jordan’s shoes – to have just graduated from college, eager to make a difference in the community, but faced with the reality of having to pay the bills. Young people all across this country are struggling to find jobs after they graduate from college – and it’s time to give our future leaders a stronger and more robust economy. In fact, when adjusted for the decline in the labor force participation rate, the effective unemployment rate among 18-29 year olds is 16.1 percent. While the latest national jobs report stated an unemployment rate of 7 percent, it’s in-part a result of people dropping out of the work force, as well as an increase

in part-time jobs. And here in Eastern Washington, Ferry, Stevens and Pend Oreille Counties’ reports show unemployment rates at or above 9 percent. We can do better than this. We cannot settle for unemployment rates this high. We need to give people like Jordan more certainty and better opportunities. GUEST Washington OPINION state is the REP. CATHY home to many MCMORRIS RODGERS prosperous, R-WASH. innovative and successful businesses – and we need to make sure the economic climate is one in which they can continue to thrive. We need to keep big employers here in Eastern Washington, but remain focused on the growth of small businesses, which make up over 40 percent of employees in Washington. The way we do that is through pro-growth economic solutions that decrease government intervention and unnecessary regulations – so employers are encouraged to expand, not forced to cut back. The enormous amounts of red tape and regulations coming out of D.C. are making it nearly impossible for our employers to thrive and expand. I have voted for several bills to cut the red tape and stimulate the economy for local business owners, with the intention of

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Cuban president Raul Castro’s attendance and speech at Nelson Mandela’s memorial service last week elicited different reactions from U.S. officials. While President Obama shook hands with Castro when their paths crossed in the VIP seating area, Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, walked out when the Cuban leader began to address the crowd. Which reaction to Castro do you think is worse, Obama’s or Cruz’s?

Obama’s. The U.S. has long made its negative opinion of Cuba’s suppressive, communist government and human rights violations known and our leaders should show no respect for Raul Castro until changes are made. Cruz’s. The memorial service was to pay tribute to a great man, not draw attention to the political differences between those attending.

restoring the integrity of the hardworking businessmen and women in America. Every time legislation comes for a vote, I ask myself, “How will this legislation create more jobs at home?” I recently supported a set of energy bills that enhance energy security while creating jobs throughout the energy industry in Washington. It’s just one example of the 150 jobs-related bills I have voted for and have passed the House this year. This focus on creating and maintaining jobs, as well as the recent budget agreement between Budget Chairs Murray and Ryan, are steps in the right direction. Getting Eastern Washington back to work is my first priority. I am confident we will continue to expand opportunities for people like Jordan McCandless, as well as those attempting to re-enter the workforce. I want people to be encouraged to be educated and competitive – and that will take compromise from both sides of the aisle regarding federal regulations, tax reform and a balanced budget. As we move forward, I am confident we can turn our challenges into opportunities. Opportunities to give people greater financial security; get Americans back to work; and make sure more people receive paychecks so they can pay their bills and support their families. We will get those like Jordan McCandless back to work by reducing regulations, promoting economic certainty, and championing bipartisan compromise. And I am confident we can do it.

To the editor: I’m a 1947 Baby Boomer. What generation are you in? Post-War Cohort, born: 19281945, value security, comfort, and familiar, known activities and environments. Boomers I or The Baby Boomers, born: 1946-1954, bounded by assassinations, civil rights and in or protested the Vietnam War, good economic opportunities and optimistic about the potential for America and their own lives. Those following missed the whole thing. Boomers II or Generation Jones, born: 1955-1965, postWatergate generation, lost trust in government and optimistic views, economic struggles including the oil embargo of 1979 reinforced a sense of “I’m out for me” and narcissism and a focus on self-help and skepticism over media and institutions, had AIDS as part of their rites of passage and as many of the best jobs, opportunities, housing etc. were taken by the larger and earlier group, suffered from this long shadow cast by Boomers I. Generation X, born: 19661976, sometimes referred to as the “lost” generation, this was the first generation of “latchkey” kids, exposed to lots of daycare and divorce, low voting rate, the generation that dropped out without ever turning on the news or tuning in to the social issues around them, growing up without a parent around and financial planning. Generation Y, Echo Boomers or Millenniums, born: 1977-1994, sophisticated, technology wise, more racially and ethnically diverse and they are much more segmented, more involved in family purchases, everything from groceries to new cars, and one in nine has a credit card cosigned by a parent. Generation Z, born: 19952012, we don’t know much about Gen Z yet, but know a lot about the environment they are growing up in, a highly sophisticated media and computer environment, and will be more Internet savvy and expert than their Gen Y forerunners. Let’s talk about 2014. -Duane Schofield Cusick

Try trading places To the editor: Looking at government social programs the opposition to them is based on the potential for them to be abused by the recipients. Then there is this insane notion that people feel entitled to social programs when they are in need. Citing abuse and entitlement so-called conservatives demand the reduction in funds or ending programs like food stamps and government provided medical care for poor children. If being in the entitled class is so appealing, I would suggest trading places with people who are sick and hungry. I SEE LETTERS, 5A

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Master Hunter Permit program will accept applications starting Jan. 1 OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) will accept applications for its Master Hunter Permit Program from Jan. 1 through Feb. 15, 2014. The program is designed to promote safe, lawful and ethical hunting, and to strengthen Washington’s hunting heritage and conservation ethic. WDFW enlists master hunters for controlled hunts to remove problem animals that damage property. Master hunters also participate in volunteer projects involving increasing access to private lands, habitat enhancement, data collection, hunter education, and landowner relations. “To qualify for the program, applicants must demonstrate a high level of skill and be committed to lawful and ethical hunting practices,” said David Whipple, WDFW Hunter Education division manager. Hunters enrolling in the program must pay a $50 application

fee, pass a criminal background check, pass a written test, demonstrate shooting proficiency, provide at least 20 hours of approved volunteer service and meet other qualifications described on WDFW’s website at http://wdfw. wa.gov/hunting/masterhunter/ . Whipple encourages individuals who enroll in the program to prepare thoroughly for the written test, because applicants are allowed only one chance to re-take the exam. There are about 1,850 certified master hunters currently enrolled in the program, which is now administered by WDFW’s Wildlife Program. Enrollment was closed during calendar year 2013 to allow WDFW time to review the program, clarify its role, and identify strategies to better engage members in high-priority volunteer work. Approved volunteer work conducted during 2013 will be honored for individuals applying in 2014.

once asked a social worker what it would take for me to abuse the system and get a monthly check from the government if I became an alcoholic. Now while that free government money looks appealing, the alcoholism and Cirrhosis of the liver are not. Recently, someone suggested that he could abuse the system by getting a divorce and still live with his unemployed ex-wife and baby. She would qualify for several government programs that would net them more money than if he just worked and brought home his paycheck. Sounds great until a computer exposes his scam. You actually have to live in poverty to

qualify for social programs. Tax policies that force the money hording rich to spend their billions would create jobs and lower the number of people in need. Whenever Obama suggests a jobs program the Republicans vote no. We have an national infrastructure that needs upgrading, so why not transfer some of the government money spent on social welfare programs to job programs and people can work instead of collect. No, I guess it’s more fun to complain about the people below you on the ladder. I suppose the idea is to keep them on the lower rungs as you certainly wouldn’t want them climbing over you. -Pete Scobby Newport

OLYMPIA – Sen. Brian Dansel, R-Republic, announced this week that he will begin his first term serving in the state Legislature on the natural resources, transportation, and government operations committees. The 2014 legislative session begins Jan. 13. Dansel was sworn in as the new state senator for the 7th Legislative District on Dec. 6 after a special election in November. He replaces former Republican state Sen. John Smith who he defeated. “I am very honored to serve in the state Legislature,” Dansel said. “People are looking for a new approach – both Republicans and Democrats. This is why it is so exciting to be a part of the bi-partisan Senate Majority Coalition Caucus. I look forward to representing the best interests of the 7th Legislative District as we work to improve

Washington’s economy, build a first-class transportation system and encourage government to live within its means. I encourage everyone to get involved and share their ideas and concerns with me. Our government is only good if people are able to exercise their right to be involved.” “I look forward to working with Sen. Dansel,” said Senate Republican Leader Mark Schoesler, R-Ritzville. “He brings a wealth of experience to the 7th District. His background in local government, as a Ferry County commissioner, is a welcome addition to our caucus.” Dansel can be reached in person at 115D Newhouse Building, Olympia; by mail at P.O. Box 40407, Olympia, WA 985040407; e-mail: brian.dansel@leg. wa.gov; or by phone at 360-7867612 or (toll-free) 1-800-5626000.

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Selkirk school board votes to run three-year levy New schedule will save district money BY DESIREÉ HOOD OF THE MINER

IONE – The Selkirk School Board of Directors sent a replacement M&O levy to the voters, Monday, Dec. 16 at their regular board meeting, opting for a three year levy to run concurrent with the Cusick and Newport School Districts instead of the standard two-year option they have ran in the past. The current M&O levy expires at the end of 2014. Selkirk Superintendent Nancy Lotze said this is the most eco-

nomical way for the county to run levies. The three schools can split the filing costs and one less levy is run every six years, saving Selkirk more than $13,000 over the six year period. The filing deadline is Dec. 27 to have it on the ballot in February. Selkirk currently collects $2 per $1,000 of assessed valuation. The replacement levy for 2015-2017 is estimated at $2.05 per $1,000 of assessed valuation. This will raise Selkirk more than $550,000 annually. On a $100,000 home in the Selkirk district, the increase would be $5 per year. “It’s just maintaining what

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movies, come home and write it all down to read to my brothers and sisters who pooled their money to send me, making up my own serial

chapters when I missed one. It’s been a heckuva life. I’ll miss serving you. I hope you miss me. (Adele Ferguson can be reached at P.O. Box 69, Hansville, WA 98340.)

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Kenneth B. Lexa Priest River

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Luella Elizabeth Schilling Newport

Luella Elizabeth Schilling of Newport passed away Sunday, Dec. 1, at the age of 93. She was born in Colville April 22, 1920, to Robert and Florence Graham. She attended Cheney two years before marrying Buster Schilling Schilling on Dec. 25, 1941. She moved to Cusick after Buster was discharged from the service, where she lived for 10 years. She relocated to Newport in 1956, where she taught second grade in Cusick and Priest River.

Mrs. Schilling sang in the church choir for 50 years, was active in Royal Neighborhood of America, baked and cooked many delicious dishes, and sewed her own clothes as well as her daughter’s wedding dress. She volunteered at the museum and was always willing to help where she could. Mrs. Schilling was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Frank and Robert, two sisters, Lillian and Shirley, and grandson Shawn McTigue. Survivors include her husband of nearly 72 years, Buster, daughter Florence Elaine McTigue, granddaughter Sandy (and Dave) Gillies, greatgranddaughters Ariel and Isabella McTigue and nieces Michele Lopes and Christy Blount. Her family would like to thank Dr. Kerstin and all the staff at Newport Long Term Care for their thoughtfulness and wonderful care. 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.

we have,” Lotze said. “It pays for the things there are no state and federal funds for.” Lotze said the state funds and matching funds has decreased in past years. Selkirk pays more than $25,000 for part of transportation costs and more than $70,000 for food service costs in levy funds. More than $140,000 per year will go to athletics and activities programs. “The state only provides about 75 percent of funding,” Lotze said. “That’s about an average for school districts across the state.” In other business, the board swore in two new directors during the meeting. Karyn Lovell and Larry Huttle took the oath of office for the first time for Selkirk. Joe Huttle also took the oath of office after replacing a retiring member last year on the board and being reelected in November.

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Newport City Council adopts budget BY DESIREÉ HOOD OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – The Newport City Council adopted the 2014 budget of more than $5 million, Monday, Dec. 16 at the regular council meeting,. They added six additional days off for city employees to compensate for the lack of cost of living adjustments and increased the water rates by $1 and sewer rates by $1. Clerk treasurer Nickole Schutte said the current monthly bill is $62.98 for residents of Newport. The bill will increase to $65.18 in 2014, a $2.20 total increase. The increase is set to take effect Jan. 15, 2014. The budget for 2014 is $5,075,800, a decrease from 2013 when it was $5,479,356, down more than $403,000. Capital proj-

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ects supported primarily by grants will be done next year. The water and sewer combined fund is budgeted at more than $1.87 million, down from $1.93 million last year. Current expenses for the city show more than $1.765 million. This includes the daily operation expenses of the city, and is down from $1.83 million last year. There was no cost of living wage increases for city employees this year. Instead, the employees are requesting six additional days off throughout the year. Good Friday, the Friday of Memorial weekend, Columbus Day, the Monday before Veteran’s Day, the Friday after Christmas and closing at noon on New Year’s Eve will be scheduled days off for the city employees in lieu of a raise. In other business, the council

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swore in Mayor Shirley Sands. She was re-elected to the position in November. Sam Brooks took the oath of office, as he was re-elected and new council member Brad Hein was sworn in for his first official meeting on the city council after being elected in November. He is taking Mark Zorica’s seat. Area resident Ken Eldore approached the city council about holding a marathon in the spring in Newport. No decision was made regarding the length or the date of the marathon. Ray King said the discussion is in the planning stages but the council is receptive to it. “I love events like that because it brings people to our town,” King said. “We are moving forward in a positive direction and I always like that.”

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Tough week for Spartans, lose three PRIEST RIVER – The Priest River Spartan boys basketball team lost three games last week, losing 76-53 to Newport (see separate story) Tuesday, Dec. 10. Thursday, Dec. 12, they hosted Riverside, losing 66-50 and Saturday, Dec. 14, they lost to Deer Park 61-49 at home. Priest River battled back from a 17-6 first quarter deficit to tie the game in the third quarter. Riverside fought back and finished the third quarter up 10, before adding four more in the final quarter. Zack Roland led Spartan scoring, with 15 points. Jimmy Koch scored 12 and Jeremy MacDonald scored 11. The Spartans have an 0-4 record. Priest River will host the Christmas Tournament Friday and Saturday, with Newport, Selkirk and Lakeside participating. Action will get underway at 6 p.m. Friday and 4:15 p.m. Saturday. Priest River will play Selkirk in their first game Friday at 6 p.m.

Lady Griz devour Bonners Ferry NEWPORT – The Newport girls basketball team soundly defeated Bonners Ferry Friday, winning 49-18. Newport led 13-6 at the end of the first quarter and 29-11 at the half. They continued to dominate in the third, scoring 13 points and holding the Badgers to two. A 7-5 fourth quarter solidified the win for Newport. Hadley Stratton led all players with 17 points. Jolie Frederick and Holly Malsbury each scored nine. Elise Cunningham scored six, and Emily Lewis and Tiffany Huang each scored four. Newport also beat Priest River last week. (See separate story.) The Griz travel to Priest River for the annual Christmas Tournament Friday and Saturday, Dec. 20-21. See separate story for times.

Six Rangers honored at football awards IONE – The Selkirk Rangers finished third in the 1B Northeast North football league after making it through two rounds of post-season play. Following the season, the team honored six players with awards for their hard work on the field. The Captain award went to Dominic Cain and Shawn Mailly. The Most Improved on the Ranger team was Daniel Cervantes and Elijah Shafer. Noah Bailey was given the Most Inspirational award. The Hustle award went to Stephen Avey.

Priest River hosts Christmas Tournament PRIEST RIVER – Priest River is the site of the annual Christmas Basketball Tournament Friday and Saturday, Dec. 20-21. Priest River, Newport, Selkirk and Lakeside (Idaho) boys and girls basketball teams will compete. The event kicks off Friday with the Newport and Lakeside boys playing at 2:30 p.m. The Newport and Lakeside girls play at 4:15 p.m., followed by Priest River boys versus Selkirk at 6 p.m. and the Priest River and Selkirk girls at 7:45 p.m. In the boys’ bracket, the two winners will play Saturday at 7:45 p.m. for the tournament championship. The girls championship game is at 6 p.m. The two losing boys teams will play at 4:15 p.m. and the two losing girls teams play at 2:30 p.m. Admission is $6 for adults and high school students without an ASB card, and $3 for junior high students and younger children, and high school students with an ASB card. Seniors 60 years and older get in for free.

Selkirk falls to Kettle Falls in OT Lose to Curlew, beat Columbia SELKIRK – The Selkirk Rangers boys basketball team travelled to Kettle Falls for a game Tuesday, Dec. 10, losing 55-50 in overtime. Selkirk started strong, leading by five after the first quarter. Kettle Falls closed the gap a little in the second period, but Selkirk led at the half 27-25. The Rangers came out after the half, outscoring Republic by 10 in the third quarter. But the Rangers’ hot hand had cooled by the fourth quarter, in which they only scored two points. Republic scored 14 to tie the game, forcing the overtime, where they outscored Selkirk 10-5 for the win. Dominic Cain led Ranger scoring with 21 points. Shawn Mailly scored 13 for O N D EC K : Selkirk. Friday, Dec. AT PRIEST RIVER 13, the RangChristmas Tournament ers traveled to Friday, Saturday, Curlew for a Dec. 20-21 league game, finishing on the short end of a 55-44 score. Cain scored 17 and Mailly 14 in the losing effort. The Rangers turned things around the next day, when they hosted Columbia Saturday, Dec. 14, getting a 59-19 blowout win. Selkirk shut out Columbia in the first quarter and nearly shut them out in the fourth quarter, when Columbia managed two points. Cain had 16 points and Logan Miller scored 10.

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Spartans take second at wrestling meet BY DESIREÉ HOOD OF THE MINER

PRIEST RIVER – The Priest River Spartans traveled to Kellogg Friday and Saturday, Dec. 13-14, taking a second place win home out of five teams competing at the Kickoff Classic at Kellogg Middle School. The Spartans scored 134 points total during the tournament, coming in second behind Timberlake with 152. Kellogg was third at 100 team points, Bonners Ferry was fourth with 76 and Wallace came in last with 32 team points. “Very proud of how our entire

team wrestled,” Coach Jake Stark said. “We are tough from our varsity through our JV.” Six Spartans wrestled to victories. Logan Schultz won for the 98-pound weight class. O N D EC K: John AlVS. NEWPORT AND Selkirk, len Noble Wednesday, Dec. won the 106-weight 18 at 5 p.m. class. Noah Jamison won the 120-weight class beating fellow teammate Brent Willis. Dallas Hopkins won the 145-pound weight SEE SPARTANS, 8A

Selkirk Rangers take second at wrestling invite BY DESIREÉ HOOD OF THE MINER

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Selkirk junior Dominic Cain passes to Cole Dawson during a game with Columbia Saturday, Dec. 14. Selkirk won 59-19.

Selkirk has a 1-1 league record and is 1-3 overall. Selkirk played at Cusick after deadline Tuesday. They will travel

to Priest River Friday and Saturday for the Priest River Christmas Tournament. Selkirk will play Priest River Friday at 6 p.m.

Selkirk girls fall to Kettle, Curlew; beat Columbia BY MICHELLE NEDVED

IONE – The Selkirk Rangers and Newport Grizzlies traveled to Spangle, Wash., Saturday, Dec. 14 and Selkirk took second place out of 10 teams in the Lancer Annual Invite with six champions. Freeman took the win. Selkirk Coach Keith Saxe said the whole team played well and they showed great sportsmanship, which can be more important than winning or losing. “Half of this team are new high school wrestlers. Some of the guys have done little guys but high school is way different and takes skill, technique and the use of moves,” Saxe said. “They have to know when to throw a move and when to change into a dif-

ferent move. That takes time and practice and that comes with mat time.” Selkirk wrestlers Justin Chantry won all his matches by pins, having the fastest one at 38 seconds. Cody Hoffman won all his matches, all but one by a pin and that one was won by an 11-2 major decision. O N D EC K: Hoffman had a pin in 37 SELKIRK AND seconds. Joey NEWPORT at Priest River, Dickinson Wednesday, also won all Dec. 18 at 5 his matches by pins, the p.m. fastest one for him at 39 seconds. The Newport Grizzlies had two champions during the tournaSEE RANGERS, 8A

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IONE – The Selkirk girls basketball team lost two close games last week, falling to Kettle Falls Tuesday, Dec. 10, and Curlew Thursday, Dec. 12. But they rebounded and beat Columbia 51-35 Saturday, Dec. 14. Kettle Falls dominated from the beginning, leading 16-9 at the end of the first half. They held onto the lead throughout the game, up 34-22 at the half. They scored 11 to Selkirk’s six in the third. Selkirk dominated the fourth quarter, scoring 13 while holding Kettle O N D EC K : to nine, but it AT PRIEST wasn’t enough to RIVER come back. Kettle Christmas Falls won 54-41. Tournament Katie Couch Dec. 20-21 led all scorers with 19. Lexy Ellsworth scored eight, Hannah Rick scored seven, and Hannah Jensen scored three. Mackenzie McAnerin and Ellie Grass each scored two. It was even closer when Selkirk lost to Curlew 48-43 Thursday. The game was tied at 10 at the end of the first quarter. Selkirk pulled ahead by two and led 21-19 at the half. They continued to lead, scoring 12 in the third to Curlew’s 11, but Curlew gained momentum and scored

Newport girls take down border rival Priest River BY MICHELLE NEDVED OF THE MINER

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Selkirk senior Katie Couch, No. 10, and sophomore, Hannah Rick, No. 12, cover a Columbia player in a 51-35 win for the Rangers.

18 in the fourth to win the game by five. Couch again scored 19. Rick scored 10, Ellsworth scored six and Anna Kotzian scored four. Jensen and Grass each scored two. Couch dominated again against Columbia, scoring 23 points to lead all scorers. The game was tied at eight at the end of the first quarter, but Selkirk pulled ahead by six, scoring 17

points in the second quarter. The added seven to their lead in the third and outscored Columbia 14-11 in the fourth for the win. The won 51-35. Rick scored 14, Jensen scored seven, Ellsworth scored five and Grass scored two. The Rangers head off to the Priest River Christmas Tournament Friday and Saturday, Dec. 20-21. See separate story for details.

Lady Spartans take down Riverside, Deer Park BY MICHELLE NEDVED OF THE MINER

PRIEST RIVER – The Priest River girls basketball team lost to Newport Tuesday, but beat Riverside Thursday, Dec. 12, and Deer Park Saturday, Dec. 14. See separate story on the Newport game. The Spartans led 11-6 at the end of the first quarter against Riverside. They led 27-14 at the half. Riverside managed to outscore Priest River by one in the third, but a 14-point fourth quarter solidified the win for the Spartans.

Katlyn Summers scored 12 to lead all scorers. Jill Weimer scored eight, Angel Clark scored six and Karly Douglas scored five. Lily Lucky and O N D EC K: Alyssa Carey CHRISTMAS scored four. TOURNAMENT, Avery SumDEC. 20-21 mers, Melissa Krampert and Elisa Williams each scored three. Amber Trantum scored two for the Spartans. Deer Park and Priest River River were tied at 10 at the end of the first quarter, but Priest River scored 20 to Deer Park’s seven in

the second quarter. Priest River added five to their lead with 12 points in the third, and three with 13 in the fourth for the 5534 win. Katlyn Summers led Priest River with 14 points and 12 rebounds. Lucky and Weimer each scored eight. Clark scored seven and Douglas scored six. Krampert and Elisa Williams each scored four. Carey scored two and Katlyn Summers scored one. Priest River hosts the annual Christmas Tournament Friday and Saturday, Dec. 20-21. See separate story for details.

PRIEST RIVER – The Newport girls basketball team won the border rivalry game against Priest River 51-38 Tuesday, Dec. 10. The first half was close, with Newport leading 13-12 at the end of the first quarter. The Spartans took the lead shortly before the half, 22-21. Newport came out strong though and dominated the third quarter. The Griz scored 14 points while holding the

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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18 Newport, Selkirk Wrestling vs. Priest River: TBA - Priest River THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19 Newport Wrestling vs. Freeman: 6 p.m. - Freeman FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20 Cusick Boys Basketball at Wellpinit Christmas Tournament: TBA - Wellpinit Selkirk Wrestling at Winter Warrior Classic: TBA Newport, Selkirk Boys Basketball at Priest River Christmas Tournament: TBA - Priest River Cusick Girls Basketball at Wellpinit Christmas Tournament: TBA - Wellpinit Newport, Selkirk Girls Basket-

Spartans to two. A 16-14 fourth quarter solidified the win for Newport. Newport’s Holly Malsbury was lead scorer in the game with 24 points and 11 rebounds. She also had five steals. Hadley Stratton scored 12, all in the second half. Jolie Frederick scored six and Elise Cunningham scored five. Jalin Earl and Emily Lewis each scored two. For Priest River, Karly Douglas led with 12 points. Katlyn SEE NEWPORT, 8A

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Cusick girls split the week CUSICK – The Cusick girls basketball team beat Clark Fork 52-33, but fell to Republic 56-47 last week. They crushed Valley Christian 6416 Saturday. Cusick led the entire game against Clark Fork Tuesday, Dec. 10. They led 13-8 at the end of the first quarter, O N D EC K : and added six to AT WELLPINIT their lead with HOLIDAY 16 in the second Tournament quarter. Cusick Dec. 20-21 outscored Clark Fork 14-10 in the third and scored nine in the fourth. Coach Rob Seymour said his team did decent on turnovers, at 15. They are working hard to bring that number down, he said. Cusick outrebounded Clark Fork by about 20, he said. “We defended well,” the coach said. Nalene Andrews and Renee Wynne each scored 14 to lead all scorers. Jovahni Andrews scored 10, Caytlin Nenema scored eight, and Kaleigh Driver scored four. Cusick had a rougher time against Republic Saturday, losing 56-47. Cusick led 13-11 at the end of the first quarter, but Republic pulled ahead with 16 in the second. Cusick was able to come within one, with a score of 37-36 at the end of the third, but Republic had a big 19-point fourth quarter for the win. “We played them really tough, except for the fourth quarter. They put a press on us that we didn’t handle very well,” Seymour said. The Panthers had 22 turnovers, but outrebounded Republic. Nalene Andrews scored 20 to lead all scorers. Nenema scored

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Cusick senior Nalene Andrews controls the tip off at the Lady Panthers’ home opener.

10, Wynne scored eight, and J. Andrews scored four. Driver and Henry scored two, and Cassidy Hansen added one. The Panthers played Valley Christian Saturday, winning 64-16. “It was not even close,” Seymour said. Andrews had 13 points, and Wynne and Andrews each scored 12. Nenema scored eight.

Cusick played Selkirk Tuesday, after The Miner went to press. They will travel to the Wellpinit Christmas Tournament Friday and Saturday, Dec. 20-21. They start play against Inchelium at 2 p.m. Friday. The winner of that game will play the winner of Wellpinit versus Northport Saturday at 5 p.m. and the two losers will play at 2 p.m. Saturday.

hosted Republic, taking a 65-59 win. Bluff again led scorers with 22 O N D EC K : points. He also AT WELLPINIT came up with a CHRISTMAS dozen rebounds. Tournament Bauer scored 18, Friday, Saturday, including four Dec. 20-21 3-pointers. The next night, Saturday, Dec. 14, the Panthers took on Valley Christian at Cusick, losing their first game of the season 65-41. Cusick has a 3-1

record. Valley Christian led early and went into halftime up 34-20. Cusick battled back, outscoring Valley Christian 15-9 in the third quarter and 16-12 in the final period, but it was too late. Browneagle led Cusick scoring with 12 points. Cusick played Selkirk Tuesday after deadline. They will travel to the Wellpinit Christmas Tournament Friday and Saturday, Dec. 20-21. Cusick will play Inchelium in their first game Friday at 3:30 p.m.

Grizzlies comes from behind to beat Bonners Ferry BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

BONNERS FERRY – The Newport boys basketball team went to Bonners Ferry Saturday, Dec. 14, and came away with a 65-59 win. “We came out in the first quarter and played extremely well offensively,” Newport coach Steven Bryant said. “We became stagnant in the second quarter and missed wide open shots. We also struggled on the defensive end in that quarter.” After getting a 15-10 first quarter lead, Newport only managed four points in the second quarter while Bonners Ferry scored 21. After Bonners Ferry hit a half court shot

at the buzzer just before the half, Newport went into halftime trailing by 12. “We focused on improving defensively in the second half,” Bryant said. O N D EC K : “We erased AT PRIEST RIVER their lead with Christmas five minutes to Tournament go in the third Friday, Saturday, quarter.” Dec. 20-21 Newport outscored Bonners Ferry 26-10 in the third quarter and 15-13 in the final period. John Lyon hit some big shots, finishing with 20 points. Bryant said Jeron Konkright played well in the second half and

took over in crucial moments. “Jeron finished with a game high 29 points,” Bryant said. “Dean Ownbey played terrific defense in the second half and forced several turnovers. Nic Allen and Connor Mullaley also played good defense in the second half and controlled the defensive glass.” The non league win gives Newport a 3-1 record. Newport played Lakeside after deadline Tuesday. They will play at the Priest River Christmas Tournament Friday and Saturday, Dec. 20-21. Newport will face Lakeside from Plummer, Idaho, in the first game Friday at 2:30 p.m.

NEWPORT | Tournament Friday and Saturday FROM PAGE 7A

Summers scored nine, Lily Lucky scored six, and Jill Weimer scored four. Angel Clark and Elisa Wil-

liams scored two each. Melissa Krampert scored three. Both teams head to the Priest River Christmas Tournament Fri-

day and Saturday, Dec. 20-21. The annual tournament alternates between Newport and Priest River. See separate story for details.

RANGERS | Travel to Priest River Wednesday FROM PAGE 7A

ment. Austin Krogh won his 145-pound weight class and Nolan Finley won the 160-pound weight class. Fourth place finishes go to Rangers Ryan Issakides, Meric Merkley, Hunter Carman and Jared Taft. Newport Grizzly wrestler Miles Finley also placed fourth. Fifth place finishes go to Rangers Billy Edwards and Colebe Merkley. “We didn’t think we had a

Newport boys win border battle BY DON GRONNING

Cusick cagers win two, lose one CUSICK – The Cusick boys basketball team was in action three times last week. Tuesday, Dec. 10, they beat Clark Fork 77-27 at home. Cusick got out to a quick start, leading 30-8 after the first quarter. They were ahead 51-15 at the half. Alec Bluff led all players with 25 points. Cameron Bauer scored 16 and Chad Browneagle scored 10 points. Bauer, Browneagle and Bluff combined for 19 steals against Clark Fork. Friday, Dec. 13, the Panthers

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chance to really be competitive with the bigger teams this season, but these last two tournaments showed us and the other teams that Selkirk is still strong and will continue to be strong,” Saxe said. Newport coach Bart George said his team won the matches that they should have and his young team is working on gaining technique. “We are still making rookie mistakes out there,” George said. The other teams taking part in

the Lancer Annual Invite included Freeman, Liberty, Colfax, Car-Pal, Hanford, Northwest Christian, Republic, Waitsburg-Prescott and Wilbur-Creston. The Rangers and the Grizzlies travel to Priest River to meet against the Spartans, Wednesday, Dec. 18 at 5 p.m. The Grizzlies travel to Freeman, Thursday, Dec. 18 at 6 p.m. Selkirk travels to Spokane Friday and Saturday, Dec. 20-21, for the two-day Winter Warrior Classic tournament.

NEWPORT – The Newport boys basketball team pulled off a 76-53 win over the visiting Priest River Spartans Tuesday, Dec. 10. “The game was closer than the score indicates,” Newport coach Steven Bryant said. Newport won the first quarter, Priest River won the second quarter and the teams went into the halftime break with Newport up 26-25. “Priest River did a great job early of getting the ball inside to their bigs and making us pay,” Bryant said. After the break, Newport stepped up the defense. “Our team defense caused some turnovers in the third and fourth periods that helped give us some momentum,” Bryant said. “Dean Ownbey and Kyler Zorica turned up the heat on their guards and forced them into some tough situations.” A big part of the win was Jeron Konkright, who scored a career-high 43 points. He hit six of seven from 3-point range. “Jeron is a great scorer and

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Jeron Konkright grabs a rebound against Priest River Tuesday, Dec. 11. Konkright lit them up, scoring 43 in the game, including six from 3-point range. Newport won the home game 76-53 Tuesday, Dec. 10.

was due to have a break out game,” Bryant said. Other Grizzlies scoring in double figures included John Lyon, with 11 points and Connor Mullaley with 10.

For Priest River, Jimmy Koch scored 26, grabbed six rebounds and made three assists. Zack Roland scored nine and Colton Nunley scored seven points for the Spartans.

SPARTANS | Host match Wednesday FROM PAGE 7A

class. Joe Swartz wrestled to victory in the 195-class and Gabe Bellah won the 220-pound weight class, taking out fellow Spartan Jeris Beaver for the win. These six wrestlers helped the Spartans pull off the second place finish at the tournament. Third place wins for Priest

River went to Luke McDonald for the 160-pound weight class, taking out fellow Spartan Clayton Bowman in just under five minutes. Diamond Robinson took a third place finish, based off time to pin the opponent. Matt Rohrich also took a third place finish in the 170-pound weight class.

“Our strength is our numbers and quality freshmen,” Stark said. “We just need to stay injury free and keep away from the flu.” The Spartans host their first home Mix and Match Wednesday, Dec. 18, at 5 p.m. when they meet with border rivals Newport Grizzlies and the Selkirk Rangers.

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Turkey Shoot success in north county METALINE FALLS – The Metaline Falls Gun Club held their first annual Turkey Shoot, Sunday, Dec. 15, donating more than 25 turkeys, 10 hams and seven game hens to the Ione Food Bank. More than 30 people shot their way through the day, and organizers said many youth partici-

pants shot well. “They were great,” gun club member Diane Luhr said. Each of those participants took home a game hen. Winners received a turkey, ham or game hen for competing. “This was all possible from donations from the community business people,” Luhr said.

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Following the tree The Selkirk Elementary students made ornaments for the Capitol Christmas Tree last June that were picked up by the U.S. Forest Service in early September. A local resident attended the tree cutting ceremony and took the pictures that were mounted on the bulletin board in the lobby by Becky Larson, Selkirk Elementary Paraeducator. Each classroom followed the progress of the Christmas tree’s journey on the Internet.

The gift no one wants: the flu It’s not too late to get vaccinated OLYMPIA – The holidays are synonymous with travel, parties and get-togethers and that creates many opportunities for people to spread illnesses, such as the flu. The Washington State Department of Health recommends getting a flu vaccine to protect each person and family from falling under the weather this holiday season. The flu is more serious than the common cold and it can cause complications that lead to hospitalization and death. A Tri-Cities area woman in her 50s was recently reported as the state’s first laboratory-confirmed flu-related death this season. The

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virus can spread before a person knows they’re sick. Many people with flu have a fever, cough, sore throat, runny nose, body aches, and fatigue. People can do something about it such as get vaccinated and use good health manners to avoid getting or giving the flu this season. Cover coughs, wash hands, and stay home and away from others when sick. It takes two weeks after a vaccination to be protected. “Getting a yearly flu vaccine is the first and most important thing you can do to protect yourself and avoid spreading the flu to others, especially people who may be more vulnerable,” State Health Officer Dr. Maxine Hayes said. “There are many options

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of the flu vaccine this year. Ask your health care provider about which one is best for you and your family.” The flu is highly contagious and can make even healthy people very sick. Flu vaccines are recommended for everyone six months and older. It is especially important for people at high-risk, such as young kids, people 65 and older, pregnant women and people with chronic conditions, including asthma, diabetes, heart disease and neurologic conditions. Babies under six months are too young to get vaccinated. People in close contact with babies should get vaccinated to protect the infants. Some children under nine

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Conditions, speed cause fatal accident USK – Dave Pitts, 56, from Spokane passed away Sunday, Dec. 15 at Sacred Heart Medical Center after the car he was riding as a passenger in lost control, struck a ditch and went airborne on State Route 211, Saturday, Dec. 14, before coming to rest on all four wheels. The Washington State Patrol said the vehicle was traveling too fast for the road conditions. Pitts was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the accident. Jeffrey Schoeny, 21, from Kapaa, Hawaii, was driving the 1985 Toyota 4Runner southbound on SR 211 shortly after 8 p.m. Schoeny was wearing a seatbelt and the

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Waterfowl seasons continue through the holidays BOISE – Idaho waterfowl seasons are open through the Christmas and New Year holidays and into January. Waterfowl hunters must have a valid Idaho hunting license – a 2013 license through the end of December and a 2014 license on Jan. 1 and thereafter. But the federal duck stamps are good through the end of June. Duck and Canada goose seasons in the area around the American Falls Reservoir run through Jan. 17. In the rest of the state the seasons run through Jan. 24. The daily bag limit is seven ducks – but they may include no more than two female mallards, two redheads, three scaup, two pintails and two canvasbacks – and four Canada geese. In Area 3, in the southwest part of the state, seasons for whitefronted geese and light geese –

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Out for a stroll Mardy Messia, left, and Donna Lourenco take Squiggy and Little Bit out for a walk Sunday on Tweedie Road off Highway 41 in Idaho. The two mules, age 1 year and six months, are learning to drive. “We usually take them out,” Lourenco said. “We don’t usually dress them up,” she said with a laugh.

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Brandi Jacobe of Newport passed away Sunday, Dec. 15, at the age of 25. She was born Sept. 26, 1988. A memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 2, at 11 a.m. at Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home in Newport.

Public comment sought on state game management plan OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is conducting a public opinion survey to help identify key wildlife issues to be addressed in the department’s 2015-2021 Game Management Plan. The information gathered

from the survey will help WDFW update its current plan, originally developed in 2003 and updated in 2009. The plan guides the longterm management of game species, and is used to develop three-year hunting packages that set annual regulations for hunting seasons.

The survey is available on WDFW’s website through Jan. 3 at http://wdfw.wa.gov/conservation/game/2015/. Paper copies of the survey also are available by contacting the Wildlife Program at 360-902-2515. “The public’s involvement is

essential in creating a comprehensive and effective game management plan,” said Dave Ware, WDFW game division manager. “We look forward to hearing from people as we go about updating this plan that will guide game management priorities.”

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Scrub’s heart in former times, it was so thick and large. And having sewed up the leaves in the lining of his leather doublet, he set out with the messenger on his way to court. His coming caused great surprise there. Everybody wondered what the king could see in such a common-looking man; but scarcely had His Majesty conversed with him half an hour, when the princess and her seven islands were forgotten and orders given that a feast for all comers should be spread in the banquet hall. The princes of the blood, the great lords and ladies, the ministers of state, after that discoursed with Spare, and the more they talked the lighter grew their hearts, so that such changes had never been seen at court. The lords forgot their spites and the ladies their envies, the princes and ministers made friends among themselves, and the judges showed

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Wrap upyour Holiday Shopping Cry Baby Cookies (This recipe has been a favorite since the Depression when it was said that kids would always ‘cry for more of these cookies.) This is a great recipe to use when making holiday cookies with kids who can help roll out the cookies, cut them out, frost and decorate!

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BR I E FLY Learn about scholarships at GEAR UP night PRIEST RIVER – GEAR UP at Priest River Lamanna High School will sponsor a FAFSA Financial Aid night Thursday, Dec. 19, 6-7:30 p.m. in room 510. Each senior and one parent should arrive with their PIN number. Go to www.pin.ed.gov to obtain a pin if you and one parent do not have one already. Bring last year’s taxes, current bank statements and your social security number. If you do not want to bring this info with you, you can do this in the privacy of your home but the FAFSA event will show you how to do that. The group will do the practice application called the FAFSA 4caster. This will prepare seniors for the real application, which can be filled out after Jan. 1. In addition they will discuss the 2014 scholarships that are available to all seniors. Free pizza and beverages will be served. Idaho State Board of Education Scholarships, which are offered through colleges and universities in Idaho, are open for application as of Dec. 9. See www. boardofed.idaho.gov/scholarship for applications for: Idaho Opportunity Scholarship, deadline March 1; Idaho Governor’s Cup, deadline Feb. 15; GEAR UP, deadline Feb. 15.

Eat breakfast with Santa NEWPORT – The Newport Eagles are hosting Breakfast with Santa Saturday, Dec. 21, from 9-11 a.m. where children visit with St. Nick and enjoy story time. The event is free for children 11 years old and younger, and a monetary donation is accepted for those 12 and older. The event is open to the public. Children will visit with the man in red, write a wish list of gifts for Santa, make ornaments and enjoy a Christmas story time. Children will receive a book appropriate for their age. Photographs with Santa will be available for $3. Children can also choose to shop at Santa’s Gift Store for their families at nominal costs.

Sing along with Christmas carolers at River Mountain Village NEWPORT – Christmas carolers will be entertaining residents at River Mountain Village Assisted Living in Newport Friday, Dec. 20, at 3:30 p.m. Anyone who would like to sing along is invited to attend. Organizer Rod Stafford said singing talent is not required. Questions can be directed to Stafford at 509-447-1198.

Block watch meeting at Stratton NEWPORT – Learn how to organize a neighborhood block watch at a community meeting Tuesday, Jan. 14, at 6 p.m. at Stratton Elementary. Simone Ramel, the neighborhood watch coordinator with the Sheriff Community Coordinated Policing Effort, is the guest speaker. She will be talking about the history of neighborhood watches in Spokane County and how those successes can be recreated here. Free dinner and childcare is available. For information on this meeting or to talk about block watches, call Martina or Carrie at 509-447-5651.

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NEWPORT – The Newport and Gem State Miner Newspapers are looking to share your life events with the community. Submit births, weddings and engagements to The Miner for publication at no charge. The Miner can be reached at 509447-2433, minernews@povn. com or visit www.pendoreillerivervalley.com online, or stop by the office at 421 S. Spokane in Newport.

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Santa visits Blanchard BLANCHARD – Blanchard children are encouraged to step out their front door Friday, Dec. 20, to see Santa Claus as he passes through town starting at 7 p.m. The Jolly Old Elf will travel along

Railroad Avenue from the EZ Stop, through town and back. He will settle at the Blanchard Inn, where children can get a close up look at the fire engine he will be traveling on.

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NEWPORT – The libraries in Pend Oreille County have a variety of happenings to close out the year and start the next. At Cusick, there will be a book discussion of “Courting Greta,” Thursday, Jan. 2 at 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11, a 11 a.m., people are invited to come make beaded necklaces and bracelets. Supplies and instruction are free and the event is open to teens and adults. In Ione, there will be a winter

snow party Saturday, Dec. 21, from noon to 2 p.m. People are invited to come make snowflakes, eat and decorate cupcakes, watch movies and have popcorn, decorate ginger bread houses, do crafts, and enjoy a free book. At Newport, every Friday at 3 p.m. is story time. Saturday, Jan. 4 at 1 p.m. is the creative kids program. Thursday, Jan. 9, at 7 p.m., will be poetry night.

Students play to parents’ delight at Holiday Concert The Newport Holiday Concert, Wednesday, Dec. 11, was standing room only for families of the more than 100 band students at Sadie Halstead Middle School. The students played a variety of Christmas songs. The students were from the fifth grade through the high school band in the Newport School District.

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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18 Rotary Club: 7:15 a.m. - Oldtown Rotary Park Overeaters Anonymous: 7:30 a.m. - Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport, use back entrance Newport TOPS: 9 a.m. - Newport Eagles Fiber Arts Knitting and Spinning Group: 9 a.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport Master Chef Cooking Series: 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Blanchard Community Center Story Time: 10:30 a.m. Blanchard Library Al-Anon: Noon - American Lutheran Church PRM-Advocates for Women: 1-3 p.m. - Station 2:41 Coffee Shop, Oldtown Pinochle: 1 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center Jessa’s Creative Dance Class: 4 p.m. - Create Arts Center Alcoholics Anonymous: 5:45 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport North Idaho Pattern Racers 4-H: 6 p.m. - Cornerstone Building, Oldtown Priest River Animal Rescue: 6 p.m. - 1710 9th St., Priest River Priest River TOPS: 6 p.m. Priest River Free Methodist Church Veterans of Foreign Wars Post/ Auxiliary: 1 p.m. - Priest River VFW York Rite of Freemasonry: 6:30 p.m. - Spirit Lake Temple Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. Hospitality House, Newport THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19 Priest River Food Bank Open: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center Preschool Story Time: 10:30 a.m. - Blanchard Library Story Time: 10:30 a.m. - Priest River Library Story Time - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick: 10:30 a.m. Calispel Valley Library, Cusick Pend Oreille River Arts Alliance: 11 a.m - Various Locations 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 After School Readers Club: 3 p.m. - Priest River Library Celebrate Recovery: 5:30 p.m. - House of the Lord, 754 Silverbirch Lane, Oldtown Blanchard Book Talk: 5:30 p.m. - Blanchard Library Pinochle: 6 p.m. - Hospitality House in Newport Pend Oreille Kids Club: 6 p.m. Pend Oreille Mennonite Church Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. Blanchard Community Church

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Newport Masonic Lodge: 7:30 p.m. - Newport FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20 Mothers of Precious Little Ones: 9-11 a.m. - Dalkena Church, Highway 20 Oil Painting Class: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Create Arts Center Watercolor Basics and Beyond Class: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport Story Time: 11 a.m. - Newport Library Davis Lake Grange: Noon - Davis Lake Grange Dance Classes: 5:30-6:30 p.m. Create Arts Center, Newport Al-Anon: 7-8 p.m. - Priest River, 119 Main St., Suite 204, Room 16, Call Jan 208-946-6131 Alcoholics Anonymous Open Meeting: 7 p.m. - Priest River VFW ‘The Best Christmas Pageant Ever’: 7 p.m. - Pend Oreille Playhouse SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21 VFW Breakfast: 8-11 a.m. - 112 Larch St., Priest River Women’s AA: 9:30 a.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport Happy Agers Card Party: 1 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center AA Meeting: 5 p.m. - Cornerstone Building, Selkirk Way, Oldtown Set Free Northwest Meal and Worship: 6:30 p.m. - Conerstone Building Behind Ace Hardware, Oldtown ‘The Best Christmas Pageant Ever’: 7 p.m. - Pend Oreille Playhouse SUNDAY, DECEMBER 22 ‘The Best Christmas Pageant Ever’: 3 p.m. - Pend Oreille Playhouse Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. Hospitality House, Newport MONDAY, DECEMBER 23 Hospitality House Potluck: Noon - Hospitality House in Newport Blanchard Grange Potluck: 6:30 p.m. - Blanchard Grange Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - Pend Oreille Bible Church in Cusick Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. Blanchard Community Church TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24 Blanchard Spinners: Blanchard Community Center Priest River Book Talk: 10 a.m. - Priest River Library Writers Group: 2 p.m. - Create Arts Center West Bonner Library Story Hour: 2:45 p.m. - West Bonner Library in Priest River Jessa’s Creative Dance Class: 4 p.m. - Create Arts Center Weight Watchers: 5:30-6 p.m. Weigh in and 6 p.m. meeting -

Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport Pinochle: 6 p.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick Belly Dance Fitness: 6:30-7:30 p.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport Bingo: 6:30 p.m. - Newport Eagles Spirit Lake Visions, Inc.: 7 p.m. - 5525 New Hampshire St., Spirit Lake Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. St. Anthony’s Church Spirit Lake Lodge No. 57: 8 p.m. - Spirit Lake WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 25 Christmas Day Al-Anon: Noon - American Lutheran Church Alcoholics Anonymous: 5:45 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. Hospitality House, Newport

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

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Local musician graces Hospitality House stage Sarah Fazendin, a local violinist, will be playing at the Hospitality House Christmas Music concert, Friday, Dec. 20 at 5 p.m. The event is free and open to all ages. Symphony violinist Cheri Bickford will also be playing. “The Stinky Stable” by Rob Greenslade will be the Christmas message.

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 3rd and Spokane St., Newport, WA Worship Service ~ 10:00 a.m. Church School ~ 10:00 a.m. Nursery Care Available Rev. Russell Clark 447-4121 newportucc@conceptcable.com www.newportucc.org

REAL LIFE MINISTRIES

“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 or Toll Free (877) 997-1200

PINE RIDGE COMMUNITY CHURCH 1428 1st Street West Sunday School ~ 9:15 a.m. Morning Worship ~ 10:30 a.m. Wednesday: Youth ~7:00 p.m. Pastor Mitch McGhee 447-3265

DALKENA COMMUNITY CHURCH • VILLAGE MISSIONS S.S. ~ 9:30 • Worship ~ 11 a.m. Family Night, Wednesday ~ 7 p.m. (Bible and Youth Clubs) Pastor Sandy Strait - 509-447-3687

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

Community Church Directory CATHOLIC MASSES

Newport: St. Anthony’s, 447-4231 612 W. First St., Sun. - 11 a.m. Usk: St. Jude’s River Rd., Sat. - 5p.m. Ione: St. Bernard’s, 802 - 8th St., Sun. - 2nd & 4th - 8:00 a.m. Metaline Falls: St. Joseph’s, 446-2651 -- 406 Park St., Sun., 1st, 3rd & 5th - 8:00 a.m.

SPRING VALLEY MENNONITE CHURCH

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

NEWPORT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

“Sharing Christ As He Is, With People As They Are” 2nd & Spokane Sts 447-3846 9 a.m. Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Worship Service 11:30 a.m. Fellowship Time September - May AWANA - Tuesday 5:30 p.m. The Immortals (13-High School ) Thur. 7-9 Pastor Rob Malcolm

NEW TESTAMENT CHURCH

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

HOUSE OF THE LORD

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

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SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS

Diamond Lake Church 326002 Hwy. 2, West of Newport Head Elder Dale French, (509) 447-4565 Newport Church - Corner of Lilac Lane & Hwy. 20 North Pastor Ron Fleck (509) 447-4755 Sat. Morning Services Sabbath School 9:30 • Worship 11:00 NACS THRIFT SHOP (509) 447-3488 PO Valley Church School (208) 437-2638

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

AMERICAN LUTHERAN CHURCH E.L.C.A.

332801 Hwy. 2, P.O. Box 653, Newport Pastors Matt & Janine Goodrich Sunday School 9 am - Worship Service 10 am (509) 447-4338

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O B I T UA R I E S

Paulette Savage Brady, Texas

Paulette Savage of Brady, Texas, formerly of Usk, passed away Dec. 3 from cancer, in San Angelo, Texas. She was 69 years old. Ms. Savage worked at Newport and Cusick schools and at Goodwill Industries in Sandpoint. She is survived by her son Ben Crandall of Seattle, and grandchildren Zachary and Cordelia Crandall. A private memorial service will be held in Lockney, Texas. Memories can be left at http://www. tributes.com/show/Paulette-Savage-97322444.

Gayle Marie Shonkwiler Moses Lake

Gayle Marie Shonkwiler of Moses Lake and formerly of Newport, passed away Nov. 22, of kidney cancer. She was 59 years old. Shonkwiler Mrs. Shonkwiler was born Jan. 2, 1954, in Lakewood, Ohio, the daughter of Robert Childs, Joan Marie Wiechec Childs and Ruth Childs. She married Charles “Chuck” Shonkwiler May 6, 1977, in Olmsted Falls. She was educated in office administration, as a paralegal and as a librarian. She worked as a librarian in the Newport School District for several years. Most recently, Mrs. Shonkwiler worked as a librarian for the Washington Secretary of State, serving the Coyote Ridge Corrections Center patrons. In addition to managing her libraries, she also wrote grant applications, arranged for special events with popular authors, and coordinated book donation efforts. Mrs. Shonkwiler loved gardening flowers, quilting, scrapbooking, reading books, and spending time with her family. She loved traveling with her husband Chuck, most recently to the Grand Canyon and throughout Alaska. When her children were young, she was actively involved with 4-H, Scouts and youth sports. Mrs. Shonkwiler is survived by her husband Chuck of Moses Lake; two children, Charlie Shonkwiler of Redmond, Wash., and Julie Shonkwiler of Moses Lake; granddaughter Nora Shonkwiler; stepmother Ruth Childs; five siblings, Sharon Childs Sanker of Lakewood, Ohio, Robin Childs Lagorin of Lakewood, Ohio, Robert Kevin Childs of Parma, Ohio, Bonne Childs of Lynnwood, Wash., and Chris Childs of Ft. Worth, Texas. She was preceded in death by her mother, Joan Marie Wiechec Childs and her father Robert Childs. Services are Sunday, Dec. 15, at 1:30 p.m., in Newport at Pine Ridge Community Church, 1428 W. 1st St., with Mitch McGhee officiating. Mrs. Shonkwiler’s ashes will be spread near Fairbanks, Alaska, before the Aurora Borealis. Donations may be made on her behalf to the Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries.

Frank Leonard Dexter Cusick

Frank Leonard Dexter of Cusick passed away in Newport Hospital Dec. 12, after a long battle with cancer. He was born at Dexter home in Usk Aug. 27, 1939, to “Red” Dexter and Hazel (Pratt) Dexter. Shortly after graduating from Cusick High School in 1958, he drove a log jammer to Wyoming to work for Cook Logging of Ione. He worked in logging for several years before going to work in the oil fields, driving tanker trucks. He married Lavonne McLaughlin, and they had two sons, Bob and Dewayne. They moved to North Idaho, where Mr. Dexter went back to work in logging. They divorced, and he married Sondra Kintner. A daughter, Tanya was born. In the 70s, Mr. Dexter moved to Sitka, Alaska, and worked on a tug boat, barging logs to the Seattle area. He joined the Merchant Marines in 1978. After a couple of years on

a tug boat, he purchased his own boat, and started a commercial fishing business. In 1985, he went farther north to work on heavy equipment in the oil fields at Prudoe Bay, for a couple of years. Then he went south to Fairbanks, working for the Alaska Highway Department until he retired. He then returned to Cusick after having health problems. He was a proud member of the Elks, Moose, Eagles, and American Legion organizations. Mr. Dexter was preceded in death by his parents, twin brothers, and sister, Christine Miller. He is survived by his children, Bob Dexter, and family in Keauu, Hawaii, and Dwayne Dexter and family in Ferndale, Wash., and Tanya Dexter; sisters, Elsie Graham and Marie Clifner, both of Cusick, and many grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. A memorial will be held at a later date. Donations may be made in Mr. Dexter’s name to the American Legion in Cusick, or to one of the fraternal organizations in Fairbanks, Alaska. 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.

Donald Lee Fults The Dalles, Ore.

Donald Fults of The Dalles, Ore., passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family Nov. 25, at the age of 82. He was born in Fults Glendale, Calif., Aug. 21, 1931, to Clint and Margaret Fults. In 1941, the family moved to Escondido, Calif., where he graduated from high school in 1949. He was able to raise money for college by using his interest and talent for training horses. He graduated from Biola University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Bible, and from San Diego University with a masters degree in Business Administration, and later graduating from Denver Seminary with a masters degree in counseling. In 1956, Mr. Fults married Shirley Schwarz in their hometown of Escondido and shortly thereafter took a position in Newton, Kan., as minister of youth and music. Later, while pastoring a church in San Diego, Calif., Don and Shirley accepted a position with Overseas Crusades to become missionaries in Columbia, South America. Don, Shirley, and their four children served in Columbia for nearly eight years. Even after returning to the U.S., Mr. Fults continued to serve off and on with Overseas Crusades and the Luis Palau’s evangelistic team for 27 years. He also pastored churches in Eugene and Monmouth, Ore. Don and Shirley’s missionary work with Overseas Crusades continued as they served in Argentina for three years in the late 1980s. After pastoring in Newport, Don and Shirley moved to the Gorge in 1996 to be near family. To keep busy, Mr. Fults taught at Columbia High School in White Salmon, Wash., and then took a position at La Clinica in Hood River as a diabetes educator. In 2002, the Fults moved to The Dalles where Don served as an elder at Calvary Baptist Church. During his retirement years he enjoyed mining and faceting natural gems and photography. However, his main focus – throughout all his life – was to continue serving the Lord. Mr. Fults is survived by his wife, Shirley, and their four children (all residing in Oregon): Deborah De Haven and her husband Dan of Hood River, Dave Fults and his wife Joyce of Hood River, Don Fults Jr. and his wife Lori of Eugene, Dan Fults and his wife Sharon of Eugene, 11 grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Don Fults Memorial-Medical Ambassadors Fund through Calvary Baptist Church, The Dalles, Ore. A Don Fults Memorial Website is available at Legacy.com for sharing memories and photos, etc. SEE MORE OBITS, 10B & 6A

|| 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. 9 RECOVERED VEHICLE – Tacoma Creek Rd., report that owner of vehicle located his stolen vehicle. ARREST – Leclerc Rd. N., Lyle A. Whitford, 25, of Cusick was arrested for driving while license suspended. ACCIDENT – Hwy. 20, reported slide off. FIRE – Lehigh Ave., third party report of smoke in house. ACCIDENT – Deer Valley Rd., report that vehicle hit guardrail. THEFT – W. 4th St., report of subject stealing meds, jewelry and money from complainant. ARREST – Evan Garrett Guthrie, 20, of Ione was arrested for driving under the influence, fourth degree assault domestic violence and harassment threats to kill. Tuesday, Dec. 10 VEHICLE PROWL – N. Hayford, Airway Heights, report of vehicle prowl. ACCIDENT – S. LeClerc, report of one vehicle rollover. HARASSMENT – W. 6th St., complainant feels she is being harassed by 16-year-old male. ARREST – Jessie James Caddy, 28, of Newport was arrested for driving under the influence. Wednesday, Dec. 11 RECOVERED VEHICLE – Panorama Drive, report of recovered stolen vehicle. BURGLARY – W. 2nd St. SUSPICIOUS PERSON – W. Walnut St., Newport, report of suspicious male in white hoody. ARREST – W. 5th St., Thomas Earl Shelgren, 19, of Newport was

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Thursday, Dec. 12 SEARCH WARRANT – Deeter Rd. BOOK AND RELEASE – Autumn Denise Gillock, 22, of Newport was booked and released for second degree theft. ACCIDENT – Box Canyon Rd., vehicle over the embankment unknown if it is occupied. AGENCY ASSIST – Hwy. 2, subject fled on foot. WELFARE CHECK – Pend Oreille River, report of two men in small rowboat middle of the river stuck on thin ice. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES – Pine St., report of residence with an open door complainant said house is vacant. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES – Republic Lane, complainant believes neighbor stole Christmas tree from property he is caretaking. WEAPON OFFENSE – Deer Valley Rd., subject is in woods shooting, counted 12 shots. Friday, Dec. 13 ACCIDENT – Deer Valley Rd., report of two vehicle accident partially blocking one lane no injuries. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES – Lehigh Ave., report that people in area are burning building debris. ATTEMPT TO LOCATE – Rusho Lane, attempt to locate subject with felony warrant. THREATENING – Grizzly Loop, report that female was spit on by a woman and requests a medic

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Amelia Raynell Conley

Amelia Raynell Conley was born Nov. 30 at 3:44 a.m. to Jennifer Parker and Christopher Conley of Newport. She weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces and measured 21-1/4 inches in length, delivered by Dr. Kersting

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19 South Pend Oreille Fire & Res-

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 509-4473151. This is a regular section of The Miner. All information is provided by the sheriff’s office.

Amanda L. McGee, 32, is wanted on a Pend Oreille County warrant for failure to appear on original charges of a controlled substance violation. She is 5 feet, 5 inches tall and weighs 270 pounds McGee with blue eyes and brown hair. Her last known address was in the Newport area. Subject extradition is

Saturday, Dec. 14 THEFT – W. 4th St., reported theft of gas. BURGLARY – Hwy. 20, report of garage broken into. TRESPASSING – Fertile Valley Rd., report of male on complainant’s property trying to get into residence. ACCIDENT – Camden Rd., report that subject hit black ice and vehicle is in the ditch. INTOXICATION – Selkirk St., report of male subject intoxicated and causing problems at complainant’s house. PROPERTY DAMAGE – Telephone Rd. W., report that vehicle drove through complainant’s fence. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VERBAL – W. 4th St., report of man and woman arguing. ACCIDENT – Hwy. 211, report of injury accident. FIRE – Spring Valley Rd., report of house on fire. MISSING PERSON – Kent Creek Lane, report that son has not been seen in two days. DOMESTIC PHYSICAL – Spring Valley Rd., report that husband is intoxicated, threw plate at respondent’s daughter. ARREST – Hwy. 20, Ricky D. Davis, 52, of Newport was arrested for fourth degree assault domestic violence and malicious mischief third degree. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES – Elmers Loop, report that son left residence, possibly on meth. Sunday, Dec. 15 SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES – W. 1st St., report of subject lying under bench not moving. BURGLARY – Hwy. 2, report that subject advised shed broken into. BURGLARY – W. Kelly Drive, report of burglary. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES – W. 2nd St., report of subject in black mid 2000’s Subaru, snapped picture of complaint’s car. FIRE – Hwy. 2, report of vehicle engine on fire. SUSPICIOUS PERSON – Hwy. 2, report of subject waving arms around attempting to get vehicles to stop. ARREST – Scotia Road, Robert W. Sands, 68, of Blanchard was arrested for driving under the influence.

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MONDAY, DECEMBER 23 Pend Oreille County Commissioners: 9 a.m. - Pend Oreille County Courthouse Pend Oreille Fire District No. 2 Board: 10 a.m. - Fire Station 23, 390442 Highway 20, Ione

Brysandra Pearl Kaler Kramer was born Dec. 14 at 10:49 a.m. to Lawsandra and Bryant Kramer of Usk. She weighed 7 pounds and measured 20 inches in

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Ryan A. Apling, 28, is wanted on three Pend Oreille County warrants for failure to appear on original charges of controlled substance violation, criminal trespass 2nd and driving Apling while suspended 3rd. He is 5 feet, 10 inches tall and weighs 140 pounds with blue eyes and blond hair. His last known address was in the Newport area. Extradition is for Washington and Idaho.

Krik

WEST BONNER COUNTY Monday, Dec. 9 ARREST – Pinehaven Rd., Spirit Lake, Miles Pearsall, 21, of Priest River was arrested on a Kootenai County misdemeanor warrant. Tuesday, Dec. 10 VEHICLE THEFT – Hwy. 57, Priest Lake, report of a theft of snowmobiles. FOUND PROPERTY – E. 4th St. N., Oldtown, report of found property in the 200 block of East 4th Street North. INJURY ACCIDENT – Old Priest River Rd., Priest River Wednesday, Dec. 11 MISSING PERSON – Hammons Rd., Priest River Thursday, Dec. 12 NON SUFFICIENT FUNDS CHECKS – Hwy. 57, Priest River, report of drawing check without funds. HUNTING AND FISHING VIOLATIONS – Long Mountain Rd., Priest River WEAPON OFFENSE – LeClerc Rd., Adina Ahlers, 29, of Priest River was charged with possession of a controlled substance. Friday, Dec. 13 NON INJURY ACCIDENT – Hwy. 2, Priest River RECKLESS DRIVING – Old Priest River Rd., Oldtown Saturday, Dec. 14 MISSING PERSON – Hwy. 41, Blanchard, deputies assisted Pend Oreille County deputies with locating a missing man. Sunday, Dec. 15 NON INJURY ACCIDENT – Hwy. 2, Priest River TRAFFIC VIOLATION – Hwy. 41, a 45-year-old Oldtown man was cited for driving without privileges. VEHICLE THEFT – Spring Valley Rd., Newport

Newport Planning Commission: 5 p.m. - Newport City Hall TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24 Bonner County Commissioners: 8:45 a.m. - Bonner County Administrative Building WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 25 Christmas Day

Brysandra Pearl Kaler Kramer

Washington and Idaho.

JUVENILE PROBLEM – Northshore Diamond Lake, report of two juveniles and a dog hitch hiking. SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE – Hwy. 2, white SUV and dark car facing each other. DRUG INFORMATION – W. Spruce St., respondent states bottle of hydros were taken from her purse.

cue: 7 p.m. - Station 31, 325272 Highway 2, Diamond Lake

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at Newport Hospital and Health Services. She joins brothers Jesse and Preston and sister Jenna. Maternal grandparents are Debarah Cummings and William Hogue. Paternal grandparents are Robert and Carry Ward.

to come check her out.

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West Bonner County School Board: 6 p.m. - District Office, Priest River Fire District No. 4 Commissioners: 6 p.m. - Dalkena Fire Station Ione Town Council: 7 p.m. Clerk’s Office

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arrested for reckless driving. JUVENILE PROBLEM – W. 2nd St., female reporting that daughter is being harassed. SUSPICIOUS PERSON – W. 2nd St., report of two males walking back and forth on block. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES – Honeysuckle Drive CHIMNEY FIRE – Sandy Shores Rd., very large amount of smoke coming from a frame house in area. ARREST – Deanne Marie Hastings, 33, of Coeur d’Alene was arrested on a warrant. PROPERTY DAMAGE – Hwy. 20, report that rock from DOT vehicle hit vehicle. TRESPASSING – Alpen View Lane, complainant believes neighbor was trespassing on his property two weeks ago and stole no trespassing sign. ACCIDENT – Chippewa Ave., deputy out with slide off.

|| WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18 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

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length, delivered at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children’s Hospital in Spokane. Maternal grandparents are Lawson and Sandra Kaler II of Usk. Paternal grandparents are Keith and Carolyn Kramer of Aberdeen, Wash.

of a firearm. He is 6 feet, 1 inch tall with blue eyes and brown hair. His last known address was in the Newport area. Extradition is Washington and Idaho.

Randy P. Nunez, 29, is wanted on a Pend Oreille

County warrant for possession of a controlled substance. He is 5 feet, 6 inches tall and weighs 150 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair. His last known address was in the Newport area. Extradition is Washington and Idaho.

Nunez

Cameron G. Kirk, 22, is wanted on a Pend Oreille County warrant for failure to appear on original charges of burglary and unlawful possession

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2013388 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF PEND OREILLE Cause No.: 11-200267-1 Sheriff’s Notice of Sale to Judgment Debtors The Bank of New York Mellon, as trustee pursuant to the terms of that certain pooling and servicing agreement dated as of March 1, 1999, related to Metropolitan Asset Funding, Inc., II, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 1999-A Plaintiff, vs. Ricky H. O’Hair and Deanna R. O’Hair, Husband and wife; unknown persons in possession or claiming right to possession, Defendant(s). To: Ricky H. O’Hair and Deanna R. O’Hair, husband and wife; unknown persons in possession or claiming right of possession, Judgment Debtor: An Order of Sale has been issued in the above captioned case. The Superior Court of Pend Oreille County has commanded the undersigned Sheriff of Pend Oreille County to sell the property described below to satisfy a judgment in the above-entitled action. WHEREAS, in the above-entitled court on August 19, 2013, Plaintiff, secured a judgment against defendants Ricky H. O’Hair And Deanna R. O’Hair, in the amount of $233,797.70 together with an interest rate of 11.500% per annum per diem from July 12, 2013 through the date of judgment and continuing thereafter until the date of sale. WHEREAS, 39 days elapsed from July 12, 2013 through the entry of judgment on August 19, 2013. Per Diem interest in the amount of $38.39 multiplied by 39 days results in additional interest in the CONTINUED ON 8B

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Your right to know and be informed of the functions of your government are embodied in public notices. In that self-government charges all citizens to be informed, this newspaper urges every citizen to read and study these notices. We strongly advise those citizens seeking further information to exercise their right of access to public records and public meetings. CONTINUED FROM 7B amount of $1,497.21 which when added to the sum of $233, 797.70 results in the total judgment amount of $235,294.91. WHEREAS, the judgment is a foreclosure against parties of a Deed of Trust Mortgage on real estate in Pend Oreille County, Washington, describes as follows:

Legal Description: That portion of the Northwest quarter of the Southeast quarter of Section 10, Township 30 North, Range 44 East of the Williamette Meridian, Pend Oreille County, Washington, lying Northwesterly of State Rd No. 2 (formally No.6) And commonly known as: 324051 North Highway 2, Newport, WA 99156 WHEREAS, on August

19, 2013, the Court ordered that all of the above described property be sold and the proceeds applied to the payment of principal, interest, attorney fees, costs and disbursements and other recovery amounts with interest to the date of the sale of the property. The sale of the abovedescribed property is to take place: Time: 10:00 a.m. Date: Friday, January 3,2014 Place: Pend Oreille County Hall of Justice; Front Door, East Entrance 229 S. Garden Avenue Newport, WA 99156 You may have a right to exempt property from the sale under statutes of this state, including sec-

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tions 6.13.010, 6.13.030, 6.13.040, 6.15.010, and 6.15.060 of the Revised Code of Washington, in the manner described in those statutes. DATED this 18th day of November, 2013. ALAN A. BOTZHEIM, SHERIFF PEND OREILLE COUNTY, WASHINGTON by: /s/ DeLana Lacy DeLana Lacy, Civil Deputy Published in The Newport Miner November 20, 27, December 4, 11, 18, and 25, 2013. (42-6)

_________________ 2013378 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE

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File No.: 7283.27214 Grantors: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc. PHH Mortgage Corporation Grantee: Carla L. Pogson, as her separate property Ref to DOT Auditor File No.: 2007 0293425 Tax Parcel ID No.: 443014240004 Abbreviated Legal: E1/2 E1/2 SE1/4 NW1/4 25-30-44 Notice of Trustee’s Sale Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date of this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situa-

tion and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission Telephone: Toll-free: 1-877-894-HOME (1-877894-4663). Web site: http:// www.dfi.wa.gov/consumers/homeownership/post_ purchase_counselors_ foreclosure.htm The United

States Department of Housing and Urban Development Telephone: Tollfree: 1-800-569-4287. Web site: http://www.hud.gov/ offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/fc/index.cfm?webListAction=s earch&searchstate=WA&f ilterSvc=dfc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys Telephone: Toll-free: 1-800-606-4819. Web site: http://nwjustice. org/what-clear. I. On December 27, 2013, at 10:00 AM. inside the main lobby of the Hall of Justice, 229 South Garden Avenue in the City of Newport, State of Washington, the undersigned Trustee (subject to any conditions imposed by the Trustee) will sell at public auction to the high-

est and best bidder, payable at time of sale, the following described real property “Property”, situated in the County(ies) of PEND OREILLE, State of Washington: East half of the East half of the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 14, Township 30 North, Range 44, EWM., Pend Oreille County, Washington. Commonly known as: 444 Forest Grove Lane Newport, WA 99156 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 07/11/07, recorded on 07/17/07, under Auditor’s File No. 2007 0293425, records of PEND OREILLE County, Washington, from Orville W Pogson and Carla L Pogson, husband and wife, as Grantor, to First CONTINUED ON 9B

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evidencing the Obligation from 11/01/12, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Obligation, and as are provided by statute. V. The Property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the Obligation as provided by statute. The sale will be made without representation or warranty, express or implied regarding title, possession, encumbrances or condition of the Property on December 27, 2013. The default(s) referred to in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances costs and fees thereafter due, must be cured by 12/16/13 (11 days before the sale date), to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before 12/16/13 (11 days before the sale date), the default(s) as set forth in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances, costs and fees thereafter due, is/are cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated any time after 12/16/13 (11 days before the sale date), and before the sale by the Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire balance of principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees, and advances, if any made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written notice of default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): NAME AND ADDRESS Heirs and Devisees of Orville Pogson 444 Forest Grove Lane Newport, WA 99156 Heirs and Devisees of Orville Pogson PO Box 838 Newport, WA 99156 Carla Pogson 444 Forest Grove Lane Newport, WA 99156 Carla Pogson PO Box 838 Newport, WA 99156 Unknown Spouse and/or Domestic Partner of Carla L. Pogson 444 Forest Grove Lane Newport, WA 99156 Unknown Spouse and/or Domestic Partner of Carla L. Pogson PO Box 838 Newport, WA 99156 by both first class and certified mail, return receipt requested on 07/19/13, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on 07/19/13 Grantor and Borrower were personally served with said written notice of default or the written notice of default was posted on a conspicuous place on the real property described in paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee, whose name and address are set forth below, will provide in writing to anyone requesting it a statement of all costs and trustee’s fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the Property. IX. Anyone having any objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result

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in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale. X. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS - The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the Deed of Trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the Deed of Trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenantoccupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. The trustee’s rules of auction may be accessed at www.northwesttrustee.com and are incorporated by this reference. You may also access sale status at www.northwesttrustee.com and www. USA-Foreclosure.com. EFFECTIVE: 08/21/2013 Date Executed: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc., Trustee Authorized Signature P.O. BOX 997 Bellevue, WA 98009-0997 Contact: Breanon Miller (425) 586-1900. (TS# 7283.27214) 1002.253369-File No. Published in The Newport Miner November 27 and December 18, 2013. (43, 46)

-------------------------2013409 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF PEND OREILLE No. 13-4-00040-1 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF GENEVA M. REED, Deceased. The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this Estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s Attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the Court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the latter of: (1) Thirty (30) days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the Notice to the Creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) Four (4) months after the date of first publication of the Notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the Decedent’s probate and non-probate assets. Personal Representative: Kristy I. Haynes Attorney for Personal Representative: Chris A. Montgomery, WSBA #12377 Montgomery Law Firm Address for Mailing or

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Service: 344 East Birch Avenue P.O. Box 269 Colville, Washington 99114-0269 Published in The Newport Miner December 4, 11 and 18, 2013. (44-3)

_________________ 2013413 PUBLIC NOTICE The Pend Oreille County Library District Board of Trustees have canceled the 26 December 2013 Board meeting due to the holidays. The next meeting will be at the POCLD District Office, January 23, 2014 at 10:00 A.M. Published in The Newport Miner December 11 and 18, 2013. (45-2)

-------------------------2013414 SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF PEND OREILLE Case No.: 13-4-00052-4 Probate Notice to Creditors In Re. the Estate of Kay L. Bergmann, Deceased. Probate Notice to Creditors (RCW 11.40.030) The personal representative named below has been appointed and has qualified as personal representative of this estate. Persons having claims against the decedent must, prior to the time such claims would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitation, serve their claims on the personal representative or the attorneys of record at the address stated below and file an executed copy of the claim with the Clerk of this Court within four months after the date of first publication of this notice or within four months after the date of the filing of the copy of this Notice with the Clerk of the Court, whichever is later or, except under those provisions included in RCW 11.40.011 and 11.40.013, the claim will be forever barred. This bar is effective as to the claims against both the probate assets and nonprobate assets of the decedent. Date of filing copy of notice 12/5/13 Date of first publication 12/11/13 /s/ Elaine C. Vines Elaine C. Vines c/o Douglas D. Lambarth P.O. Box 366 Newport, WA99156 509-447-3036 Published in The Newport Miner December 11, 18, 25, and January 1, 2014. (45-4)

-------------------------2013419 NOTICE OF APPLICATION Pursuant to County Development Regulations, notice is hereby given that Pend Oreille County did on December 09, 2013, receive a complete SEPA Checklist, Joint Aquatic Resources Permit Application, and Site Plans from Pend Oreille County Road Department, and did on December 09, 2013 issue a Determination of Completeness for a Retaining Wall replacement project on Sullivan Lake Rd. (FILE NO. SSDP-13-020), Location: Within Sect. 18, T38N, R44E WM, Sullivan Lake Rd. (MP 9.5), Metaline Falls, WA 99153. An Environmental Checklist under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) was prepared by the applicant on December 05, 2013. 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.

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The submitted application and related file documents may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Pend Oreille County Courthouse, Lower Level, 625 West 4th, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821 and viewed at www.pendoreilleco.org. Contact: Todd McLaughlin, Community Dev. Natural Resource Planner. Written comments from the public may be submitted to Pend Oreille County no later than December 26, 2013. R e q u i re d P e r m i t s : Shoreline Substantial Development Permit (Pend Oreille County). Other authorizations may be required based on further review. Dated: December 09, 2013 Published in The Newport Miner December 11 and 18, 2013. (45-2)

-------------------------2013420 NOTICE OF APPLICATION Notice is hereby given that Pend Oreille County did on Dec. 9, 2013 receive a Conditional Use Permit Application and associated SEPA checklist submitted by Don & Suzie Hunt for the permitting of “Newport Moto-cross” a 1.3 Mile Commercial Motorcycle Race Track. Location: 2144 Baker Lake Road. Within Sec. 04, T31N, R44EWM. Any person desiring to express their views, or to be notified of the action taken on this application should contact the Community Development Dept. A copy of the complete file may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Courthouse, Lower Level, 625 W. 4th, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821. Contact: Mike Lithgow, Director. Written comments from the public may be submitted to the County no later than December 26th, 2013. Required permits: Conditional Use Permit, all other applicable state and federal permits. Date of permit application: December 9, 2013 Date of determination of completeness: December 9, 2013 Date of notice of application: December 9, 2013 Published in The Newport Miner December 11 and 18, 2013. (45-2)

-------------------------2013421 INVITATION TO BID CLASSROOM HEALTH AND FITNESS EQUIPMENT – BID- 2013-14 Sealed bids will be received by Newport School District, Pend Oreille County, Washington, at the Newport School District Office Building, 1380 W. 5th Street until ONE PM, January 6, 2014 and then be publicly opened and tabulated for presentation to the Board of Directors on January 14, 2014. The Newport School District proposes to purchase CLASSROOM HEALTH AND FITNESS EQUIPMENT for District wide use. Bids shall be enclosed in a sealed envelope bearing on the outside of the envelope the following identification: “CLASSROOM HEALTH AND FITNESS BID.” NEWPORT SCHOOL DISTRICT Tom Crouch, Business Manager Published in The Newport Miner December 11 and 18, 2013. (45-2)

_________________ 2013416 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE File No.: 7037.103638 Grantors: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc. JPMorgan

Chase Bank, National Association Grantee: Richard M. Walter, a single man, and Brenda J. Cooper, a single woman Ref to DOT Auditor File No.: 20110308844 Tax Parcel ID No.: 8073; 433928 55 0013 Abbreviated Legal: Ptn GL2 Lying N & W of Rd 28-39-43 Notice of Trustee’s Sale Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date of this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission Telephone: Toll-free: 1-877-894-HOME (1-877-894-4663). Web site: http://www.dfi.wa.gov/ consumers/homeownership/post_purchase_counselors_foreclosure.htm The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Telephone: Toll-free: 1-800-569-4287. Web site: http://www.hud. gov/offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/fc/ index.cfm?webListAction= search&searchstate=WA& filterSvc=dfc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys Telephone: Toll-free: 1-800-606-4819. Web site: http://nwjustice. org/what-clear. I. On January 17, 2014, at 10:00 AM. inside the main lobby of the Hall of Justice, 229 South Garden Avenue in the City of Newport, State of Washington, the undersigned Trustee (subject to any conditions imposed by the Trustee) will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at time of sale, the following described real property “Property”, situated in the County(ies) of PEND OREILLE, State of Washington: That part of Government Lot 2 in Section 28, Township 39 North, Range 43 EWM, lying North and West of Boundary Road (County Road No. 62) as existing on July 31, 1969, except therefrom the reservoir located in the Northeast corner of said property, situated in Pend Oreille County, Washington. Commonly known as: 431 Boundary Road Metaline, WA 99152 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 06/10/11, recorded on 06/22/11, under Auditor’s File No. 20110308844, records of PEND OREILLE County, Washington, from Richard M. Walter, a single man, and Brenda J. Cooper, a single woman, as tenants in common, as Grantor, to Chicago Title, as Trustee, to secure an obligation “Obligation” in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee for LoanDepot.com, LLC, its successors and assigns, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned by Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for LoanDepot.com, LLC, its successors and assigns to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, under an Assignment/Successive Assignments recorded under Auditor’s File No. 20130315785. *The Tax Parcel ID number and Ab-

breviated Legal Description are provided solely to comply with the recording statutes and are not intended to supplement, amend or supersede the Property’s full legal description provided herein. II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the Obligation in any Court by reason of the Grantor’s or Borrower’s default on the Obligation secured by the Deed of Trust. III. The Beneficiary alleges default of the Deed of Trust for failure to pay the following amounts now in arrears and/or other defaults: Amount due to reinstate as of 9/3/2013 Monthly Payments $8,935.86 Lender’s Fees & Costs $237.76 Total Arrearage $9,173.62 Trustee’s Expenses (Itemization) Trustee’s Fee $543.75 Title Report $712.31 Statutory Mailings $43.08 Recording Costs $14.00 Postings $ 7 0 . 0 0 To t a l C o s t s $1,383.14 Total Amount Due: $10,556.76 Other known defaults as follows: IV. The sum owing on the Obligation is: Principal Balance of $203,277.10, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument evidencing the Obligation from 03/01/13, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Obligation, and as are provided by statute. V. The Property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the Obligation as provided by statute. The sale will be made without representation or warranty, express or implied regarding title, possession, encumbrances or condition of the Property on January 17, 2014. The default(s) referred to in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances costs and fees thereafter due, must be cured by 01/06/14 (11 days before the sale date), to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before 01/06/14 (11 days before the sale date), the default(s) as set forth in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances, costs and fees thereafter due, is/are cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated any time after 01/06/14 (11 days before the sale date), and before the sale by the Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire balance of principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees, and advances, if any made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written notice of default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): NAME AND ADDRESS Richard M. Walter 431 Boundary Road Metaline, WA 99152 Richard M. Walter P.O. Box 92 Metaline, WA 99152 Brenda J. Cooper 431 Boundary Road Metaline, WA 99152 Brenda J. Cooper P.O. Box 92 Metaline, WA 99152 Unknown Spouse and/or Domestic Partner of Richard M. Walter 431 Boundary Road Metaline, WA 99152 Unknown Spouse and/or Domestic Partner of Brenda J. Cooper 431 Boundary Road Metaline, WA 99152 Unknown Spouse and/or Domestic Partner of Richard M. Walter P.O. Box 92 Metaline, WA 99152 Unknown Spouse and/or Domestic Partner of Brenda J. Cooper P.O. Box 92 Metaline, WA 99152 by both first class and certified mail, return receipt requested on 08/02/13, proof of which is in the posses-

sion of the Trustee; and on 08/02/13 Grantor and Borrower were personally served with said written notice of default or the written notice of default was posted on a conspicuous place on the real property described in paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee, whose name and address are set forth below, will provide in writing to anyone requesting it a statement of all costs and trustee’s fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the Property. IX. Anyone having any objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale. X. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS - The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the Deed of Trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the Deed of Trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenantoccupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. The trustee’s rules of auction may be accessed at www.northwesttrustee.com and are incorporated by this reference. You may also access sale status at www.northwesttrustee.com and www. USA-Foreclosure.com. EFFECTIVE: 9/3/2013 Date Executed: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc., Trustee Authorized Signature P.O. BOX 997 Bellevue, WA 98009- 0997 Cont act : Heather L. Smith (425) 5861900. (TS# 7037.103638) 1002.254356-File No. Published in The Newport Miner December 18, 2013 and January 8, 2014. (46, 49)

_________________ 2013418 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee will, on the 17th day of January, 2014, at the hour of 10:00 o’clock, a.m., at the Pend Oreille County Courthouse, 229 S. Garden Avenue, in the City of Newport, State of Washington, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at the time of sale, the following described real property, situated in the County of Pend Oreille, State of Washington, to-wit: That portion of Government Lot 2, lying Northerly of the centerline of McCloud Creek; except the West 1,140 feet thereof; and that portion of the Southeast quarter of the Northwest quarter, lying Westerly of the centerline of McCloud Creek; in Section 7, Township 31 North, Range 45 East of the Willamette Meridian, Pend Oreille County, Washington Which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated June 15, 2006, recorded July 11, 2006, under Auditor’s File No. 287779, records of Pend Oreille County, Washington, and assigned by Assignment of Deed of Trust dated CONTINUED ON 10B

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Clara Taylor Newport

Clara Taylor of Newport passed away Dec. 11, while a resident at the Colonial Court Assisted Living facility in Spokane Valley, at the age of 95. She had been living at the facility since her husband Henry’s passing Oct. 13. Mrs. Taylor was born April 10, 1918, in Emerado, N.D., the daugh-

ter of Fred and Lena Holweger. She grew up in Emerado and in the spring of 1940 she began dating Henry Taylor, while he was a bellhop at the FredTaylor erick Hotel in Grand Forks and on Nov. 2, 1940, they were married in Grand Forks. She worked most of the time in a bakery environment in several

locations including Grand Forks, Great Falls and then in Spokane, where she retired in 1981. Following their retirement, Clara and Henry spent most of their winters at Sierra Del Saguaro Mobile Home Park in Apache Junction, Ariz. While in Arizona she became proficient in wood carving, basket weaving, oil painting and other craft activities while saving the

|| CONTINUED FROM 9B September 10th, 2013, JBEFA-BNRR LLC, A Nevada Limited Liability Company. II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust or the Beneficiary’s successor is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any court by reason of the Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust. III. The default (s) for which this foreclosure is made is as follows: Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: Principal Balance of $53,587.13. IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: $53,587.13 plus accrued interest. V. The above described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. The sale will be made without warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances on the 17th day of January 2014. The default (s) referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by the 6th day of January 2014 (11 days before the sale date), the default (s) as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated anytime after the 6th day of January, 2014, (11 days before the sale date), and before the sale by the Grantor or the Grantor’s successor in interest or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance pay the entire principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees, and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the grantor or the Grantor’s successor in interest at the following address: Calvin C. Forsyth PO Box 67 Newport, WA 99156 Gordon H. Forsyth PO Box 41 Blanchard, ID 83804 Boswell Law Firm P.S. 505 W. Riverside Ste. 500 Spokane, WA 99207 Sandra L. Henderson 2038 McCloud Creek Rd. Newport, WA 99156 Sandra L Henderson C/O John H. Loeffler 8414 N. Wall St. Ste. A. Spokane, W A 99208 On the 14th day of October 2013, proof of which is in the possession of the Successor Trustee. The written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee whose name and address is set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above-described property.

IX. Anyone having any objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to R.C.W 6I.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds of invalidating the Trustee’s Sale. DATED this 14th day of October 2013. /s/ Michael J. McLaughlin Michael J. McLaughlin Successor Trustee Michael J. McLaughlin, P.S. 312 S. Washington Newport, WA 99156 (509) 447-3756 Published in The Newport Miner December 18, 2013 and January 8, 2014. (46,49) _____________________ 2013423 PUBLIC NOTICE City of Newport, Washington Proposed Development Regulation Amendments Notice of Action and Likely SEPA Threshold Determination Potential Moritorium and Public Hearing Announcement Notice is hereby given that the City of Newport has prepared draft amendments to the City Development Regulations in accordance with the provisions of the Washington State Growth Management Act. An Environmental Checklist for this non-project action has been prepared in accordance with the provisions of the Washington State Environmental Policy Act. Copies of the proposed revised Development Regulations and the SEPA Checklist have been attached and/or are available for review at Newport City Hall, 200 S. Washington Avenue, Newport, WA 99156, between the hours of 8:00 am to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. It is anticipated that the City will issue a Determination of Non-Significance for this non-project action. As a result, a single integrated public review and comment period is being provided to receive comments on the draft revised Development Regulations and the likely SEPA Threshold Determination in accordance with the Optional DNS process outlined in WAC 197-11355. This may be the last opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts of these proposed nonproject actions. Mitigation measures may be included under applicable codes regardless of whether an EIS is prepared. The proposed amendments include revisions to clarify the provisions governing temporary uses and seasonal sales as well as revisions to make the document more readable, consistent, and easier to administer. In addition, the proposed amendments include provisions to govern the production, processing, and sales of marijuana for recreational and medical uses in accordance with the provisions of the Laws of Washington State. It should be noted however, that the Newport City Council may adopt a moratorium on the acceptance of applications or the issuance of permits

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for facilities associated with the production, processing, or sale of marijuana for medical purposes pending the review and potential revision of the current State Law by State Agencies and the State Legislature. Written comments on the proposed amendments to the Development Regulations and the likely SEPA Threshold Determination, or the potential moratorium must be submitted, no later than Friday, January 4th, 2014 at 4:30 PM to City of Newport, 200 S. Washington Avenue, Newport, WA 99156. Verbal comments may be submitted at a public hearing to be conducted by the City Planning Commission on Monday, January 6th, 2014 at 5 pm at Newport City Hall. If you have questions regarding these non-project actions, please call Robert Hedricks at 509-447-6497. Published in The Newport Miner December 18, 2013. (46)

________________ 2013424 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT No. 1 OF PEND OREILLE COUNTY NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING REGARDING THE MILFOIL PROGRAM Public Utility District No. 1 of Pend Oreille County will hold a public meeting to discuss the Milfoil Program. The meeting will be held in the Commissioner’s Meeting Room at the PUD’s Newport office, located at N. 130 Washington, at 6:00 p.m. Monday, December 23, 2013. Please enter through the Pine Street door. Meeting topics will include the update on the Rotovator and the Harvester, test results from study areas on the Pend Oreille River, and plans for future milfoil management. All interested persons are invited to attend. This meeting is held as part of the compliance process of FERC License No. 2042. Parking and meeting rooms are accessible for persons with disabilities. Contact Nancy Thompson, Pend Oreille County PUD #1, Department of Regulatory and Environmental Affairs at 509-447-6351 for special accommodations or additional information. Published in The Newport Miner December 28, 2013. (46)

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2013426 PUBLIC NOTICE Weed Board Recommendation for Member Appointment The Weed Board forwards the following list to the BOCC of the most qualified applicants from the nominations received and recommends their appointment to the Weed Board: Wes Bailey to represent District #2 and Joe Sherman to represent District #4. Published in The Newport Miner December 18, 2013. (46)

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2013430 JOB OPENING PORT OF PEND OREILLE PEND OREILLE VALLEY

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RAILROAD The Port of Pend Oreille (POVA) is accepting applications for permanent railroad employment. An application may be obtained at the Port office, 1981 Black Road, Usk, WA. 99180, or by calling 509-445-1090. The Port requires applicants to pass a pre-employment physical, which includes drug and alcohol testing. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age. Applications must be returned by 11:00 a.m. December 31, 2013 /s/ Kelly J. Driver Manager Published in The Newport Miner December 18 and 25, 2013. (46-2)

_________________ 2013431 NOTICE OF APPLICATION Notice is hereby given that Pend Oreille County did on Dec. 11, 2013, receive a complete application requesting a boundary line adjustment submitted by John S. Wilson & Ruby jean Edmunds, to adjust the boundaries between two contiguous lots (Parcel #’s 433111-45-0002 & 433111-30-0002; Within Sec. 11, T31N, R43E, WM. Any person desiring to express their views, or to be notified of the action taken on this application should contact the Community Development Dept. A copy of the complete file may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Courthouse, Lower Level, 625 West 4th, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821. Contact: Mike Lithgow, Director. Written comments from the public may be submitted no later than Jan. 2nd, 2014 after which a final administrative decision will be made. Dated: Dec. 16, 2013 Published in The Newport Miner December 18, 2013. (46)

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2013432 NOTICE OF APPLICATION Notice is hereby given that Pend Oreille County did on Dec. 11, 2013, receive a complete application requesting a boundary line adjustment submitted by Kenneth R. Harter to aggregate 2 contiguous lots into 1 lot; Within Sec. 29, T37N, R43E, WM. (Parcel #’s 433729-420003 & 433729-42-0002. Any person desiring to express their views, or to be notified of the action taken on this application should contact the Community Development Dept. A copy of the complete file may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Courthouse, Lower Level, 625 West 4th, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821. Contact: Mike Lithgow, Director. Written comments from the public may be submitted no later than January 2nd, 2014 after which a final administrative decision will be made. Dated: Dec. 16, 2013 Published in The Newport Miner December 18, 2013. (46)

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summers for good times in their home west of Newport on the Pend Oreille River, on Yergens Road, where they had lived since moving from Spokane in 1992. She was preceded in death by her husband Henry in October this year and son Lyle in 1993 and three sisters and seven brothers. She is survived by one brother, Milton Holweger of Grand Forks, N.D., and her son Allen Taylor and wife

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at the church. Interment will be at Greenwood Memorial Terrace in Spokane following lunch, weather permitting. There will be a visitation Friday, Dec. 20 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home in Newport. Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home in Newport is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at www.sherman-knapp.com.

SHORELINE MASTER PROGRAM FINAL ACTION PUBLIC NOTICE December 18, 2013 The Washington State Department of Ecology (Department) hereby provides notice, as required by the Shoreline Management Act (RCW 90.58.090(8), that the Department has taken final action and approved Pend Oreille County’s Shoreline Master Program comprehensive amendment. Per RCW 90.58.090, the effective date of the Pend Oreille County’s Shoreline Master Program comprehensive amendment is December 19, 2013. Per RCW 90.58.190(2) and RCW 36.70A.290, petitions of appeal must be filed with the Growth Management Hearings Board within 60 days of publication of this notice. For more information: 360-407-7291 or http://www.ecy.wa.gov/ programs/sea/shorelines/ smp/mycomments/PendOreille.html Published in The Newport Miner December 18, 2013. (46)

_________________ 2013434 PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF NEWPORT, WASHINGTON WATER AND SEWER REVENUE BOND, 2013 $208,000 ORDINANCE NO. 2000 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Newport, Washington, authorizing the issuance of a water and sewer revenue bond of the City in the principal amount of $208,000 to finance the cost of certain improvements to facilities of the City’s water and sewer system; authorizing the form and covenants for the bond; reserving the City’s right to issue future revenue obligations on a parity with the bond upon compliance with certain conditions; and providing for sale of the bond to the United States of America acting through the Department of Agriculture, Rural Development. Passed December 16, 2013 Prepared by: K& L Gates LLP Spokane and Seattle, Washington Published in The Newport Miner December 18, 2013. (46)

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Jeanne (Johnson) of Spokane Valley and daughter Louise Lehman and husband E. Stanley of Apache Junction, Ariz. She was blessed with seven grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and 15 great-greatgrandchildren. A Funeral Service will be held at the American Lutheran Church in Newport on Saturday, Dec. 21, at 11 a.m. followed by light lunch

2013436 PUBLIC NOTICE Ordinance No. 2001 An Ordinance of the City of Newport Washington updating the city’s Parks And Recreation Plan. WHEREAS, the City of Newport has adopted and is implementing a Comprehensive Plan in accordance with the provisions of the Washington State Growth Management Act: and WHEREAS, the City’s Comprehensive Plan includes a Future Land Use Map, Goals and Policies, and a Capital Facilities Plan; and WHERAS, the Comprehensive Plan also includes the City’s Parks and Recreation Plan; and WHEREAS, it is the practice of the City in conjunction with the annual budget process to update the assessment of the City’s capital facility needs, priorities, and financing

strategy; and WHERAS, when assessing its capital facilities needs it is not uncommon for the City to identify updates that should be made to the City’s Parks and Recreation Plan; and WHEREAS, it is the practice of the City Council when adopting the annual budget ordinance to also adopt an ordinance updating the City’s Capital Facilities Plan; and WHEREAS, the Washington State Growth Management Act provides that the City may update its Comprehensive Plan no more that once a year except when amending the capital facilities plan concurrently with the adoption of the City’s annual budget; and WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City to maintain consistency between the Comprehensive Plan, the Capital Facilities Plan, and the Parks and Recreation Plan. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the Newport City Council, that: 1. Parks and Recreation Plan updated. The attached Parks and Recreation Plan (Exhibit A), is hereby adopted as the updated Parks and Recreation Plan for the City of Newport superseding all prior Parks and Recreation Plans. This updated Parks and Recreation Plan shall be incorporated into the City’s Comprehensive Plan during the next opportunity to amend the City’s Comprehensive Plan. 2. Severability. If any provision of this Ordinance or its application to any person or circumstances is held to be invalid the remainder of this Ordinance or the application of the provisions to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected. 3. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective 5 days after its passage and publication as required by law. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF NEWPORT, WASHINGTON, this 16th day of December 2013. Shirley Sands, Mayor ATTEST: Nickole Schutte, Clerk/

Treasurer APPROVED AS TO FORM: Tom Metzger, City Attorney Published in The Newport Miner December 18, 2013. (46)

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2013437 PUBLIC NOTICE Ordinance No. 1099 An Ordinance of the City of Newport Washington updating the City’s Capital Facilities Plan. WHEREAS, the City of Newport has adopted a Comprehensive Plan prepared in accordance with the provisions of the Washington State Growth Management Act: and WHEREAS, the City’s Comprehensive Plan includes a Future Land Use Map, Goals and Policies, and a Capital Facilities Plan; and WHEREAS, the Capital Facilities Plan includes an inventory of the City’s Capital Facilities, an assessment of the capital facilities needed to support projected growth and development and to maintain adopted levels of service standards, and a financing plan to meet identified needs; and WHEREAS, it is the practice of the City in conjunction with the annual budget process to update the assessment of the City’s capital facility needs, priorities, and financing strategy; and WHEREAS, the annual budget approved by the City Council includes an updated Capital Improvement Plan; and WHEREAS, it is the intent of the City Council to integrate the annual budget process with the process for updating the City’s Comprehensive Plan; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the Newport City Council, that 1. Capital Facilities Plan updated. The attached Capital Facilities Element/ Plan (Exhibit A), is hereby adopted as the Updated Capital Facilities Element/ Plan of the City’s Comprehensive Plan superseding all prior Capital Facilities Elements, and the City’s

Comprehensive Plan shall be updated to reflect this Updated Capital Facilities Element/Plan. 2. Severability. If any provision of this Ordinance or its application to any person or circumstances is held to be invalid the remainder of this Ordinance or the application of the provisions to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected. 3. Effective Date and Declaration of Emergency. This Ordinance shall become effective 5 days after its passage and publication as required by law. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF NEWPORT, WASHINGTON, this 16th day of December 2013. Shirley Sands, Mayor ATTEST: Nickole Schutte, Clerk/ Treasurer APPROVED AS TO FORM: Tom Metzger, City Attorney Published in The Newport Miner December 18, 2013. (46)

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2013438 LEGAL NOTICE The following ordinances were adopted at the regular meeting of the Newport City Council on 12/02/2013. The complete text of these ordinances is available for review at City Hall during regular business hours. Ordinance No. 1098 An Ordinance of The City of Newport, Washington Amending Ordinance No. 1092 Section 1, Subsection (1) and Amending Section 13.20.020(A) of the Newport Municipal Code Establishing New Minimum Monthly Sewer Service Rates Ordinance No. 1097 An Ordinance of The City of Newport, Washington, Amending Ordinance No. 1091 Section 1, Subsection (1) and Section 13.08.170(A) of The Newport Municipal Code; Establishing New Minimum Monthly Water Service Rates Published in The Newport Miner December 18, 2013. (46)

2013435 PUBLIC NOTICE ORDINANCE 2002 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT, WASHINGTON ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2014 BUDGET WHEREAS, required notices and public hearings have been held, and; WHEREAS, the public has been provided the opportunity to comment on the estimated budget, NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1: The following revenues and expenditures for the specified funds are appropriated: REVENUES: EXPENDITURES: Current Expense $1,765,300.00 $1,765,300.00 Street $577,500.00 $577,500.00 Real Estate Excise Tax $ 83,000.00 $ 83,000.00 Tourism Promotion $62,000.00 $62,000.00 Sidewalk Project $718,000.00 $718,000.00 Water/Sewer Operating $1,870,000.00 $1,870,000.00 Clearing Funds $ 0.00 $ 0.00 Total all funds: $5,075,800.00 $5,075,800.00 SECTION 2: The Treasurer/City Clerk is hereby directed to move revenues and expenditures from line to line within these funds as necessary to administer this budget excluding the ending fund balances. SECTION 3: The Treasurer/City Clerk is hereby directed to deposit 70% of property and sales tax revenue to the Current Expense fund and 30% of property and sales tax revenue to the street fund throughout the year as it is receipted in. SECTION 4: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect beginning January 01, 2014. PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT, WASHINGTON THIS 16th DAY OF DECEMBER, 2013. By: Shirley Sands, Mayor Attest: Nickole Schutte, Clerk/Treasurer Approved as to form: Tom Metzger, City Attorney Published in The Newport Miner December 18, 2013. (46)