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A community that cares for its youth Youth Emergency Services expands offerings BY SOPHIA ALDOUS OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – A colorful row of presents lined the perimeter of the Sadie Halstead Middle School gymnasium last Saturday as Youth Emergency Services (YES) of Pend Oreille County celebrated its sixth annual Christmas party. Gifts were distributed to a record number of children and their siblings, with 220 people signed up for services. In December 2017, the number was 198. “It’s for the kids we serve and their brothers and sisters,” said YES Office Manager Teresa Brown, who was busily wrapping last minute gifts before the party started. “There were a lot this year, as you can see.” Tenzin Tsepal, Thubten Tenzin and Thubten Nyima of Sravasti Abbey, the Tibetan Buddhist monastery, also helped wrap gifts, pausing in a moment of downtime to shoot some basketball hoops. “It’s a wonderful thing, to see so much generosi-

ty from the community,” said Thubten Nyima, who volunteers on the YES Board of Directors. The gifts are donations from community members who “adopt” a tag with the child’s age, gender, and a short list of their needs and wants. YES also has some funds to shop for tags that don’t get filled by the time the Christmas party arrives. Approximately 20 families attended last Saturday’s Christmas party to eat a pizza dinner, take photos with Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus, and take their presents home at the end of the night. Each child was also given a free bag of toiletries and an anonymous community member also donated a box of new children’s books for kids to pick through. “There’s been a ton of effort; the community effort has been overwhelming, let me tell you,” said Janina Persick, Host Home and Marketing Director for YES. “It’s been so fantastic and humbling.” Annually, YES serves 120 to 130 children and young adults, ages 12-24. Ten-percent of clientele are from West Bonner County. “By law we can’t place Idaho kids in host homes because we’re in Washington, but we have

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City council on YouTube

BY CANEEL JOHNSON OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – The Newport City Council streamed their first live council meeting Monday, Dec. 17 on YouTube. The council will now be streaming their meetings every week and they will be archived so that people can watch it anytime. The link to YouTube can be found on the city’s webpage under the city administration link on the left hand side of the page. “Who would have thought we

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would be on YouTube in 2018,” Mayor Shirley Sands said. The first snowplow of the year went well for the city, said David North, the public works director. The new loader was much faster and easier on the operator. “I tried to keep the fact that we were going to plow the sidewalks for the downtown businesses a secret, but it did not work,” city administrator Russ Pelleberg said. “It is a sign of good faith and shows that the city wants to take care of its patrons.”

The new parking restrictions went well, said North. There were only a couple people at the hospital that parked in the restricted zones. The Hospital administrators talked to them about it and it was corrected, North said. “I want to give accolades to the drivers,” North said. “They have done a great job so far.” The Newport Chief of Police Mark Duxbury was named city employee of the year. SEE NEWPORT, 2A

Sewer, water hookup fees focus of council BY SOPHIA ALDOUS OF THE MINER

PRIEST RIVER – Hookup fees for sewer and water seemed to take front and

center at Monday night’s council meeting in Priest River. Chris Yount, who owns the property 7 Brews SEE PRIEST RIVER, 2A

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NEWPORT – The Newport and Gem State Miner Newspaper office will be closed Tuesday, Dec. 25 and Tuesday, Jan. 1 for Christmas and New Year’s. Deadlines for the Dec. 26 and Jan. 2 issue of The Miner are moved up one day. Hot Box ads will be due by noon Monday, Dec. 24, and Monday, Jan. 31. Classified and legal deadlines will be Friday, Dec. 21 and Friday, Dec. 28 at 2 p.m.

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PRIEST RIVER – The Department of Motor Vehicles office located at 73 East Side Road, Priest River will be closed Wednesday, Dec. 19 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for their annual Christmas party.

Magic show returns to Cutter Jan. 3 METALINE FALLS – Illusionist Isaiah Daniels returns to The Cutter Theatre Thursday, Jan. 3 at 7 p.m., courtesy of the Pend Oreille County Library District and 13B-14B

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

Santa is coming to town NEWPORT – The Newport Volunteer Fire Department will be riding Santa around town on the fire truck to hand out candy canes Saturday, Dec. 23 from 3-7 p.m.

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Espresso and May’s Thai Food and Catering reside on, requested that the $7,500 hook-up fee be reduced, saying existing lines had just been updated by making the water and sewer connections. He also said both businesses, which are located adjacent to one another on Jefferson Street, use a minimal amount of water and very little sewer. According to city ordinance 8-3-2, for each additional residential or commercial unit on a lot serviced by one water or sewer connection, full water and sewer connection fees are required. Yount contended that each business paying $3,750 each to cover the fine was, “a big hit” considering each business used very little water and sewer resources. The city had originally agreed to charge the businesses a single connection fee instead of two as allowed by code. In connecting the two businesses to water and sewer, Yount planned to reuse existing lines. However, an inspection of the decades-old lines showed them to be clogged with gravel and decaying in a few spots. As an alternative, both businesses could tap into existing connections for apartments

and a duplex located on the south side of the property and extend the lines to 7 Brews and May’s Thai. “Never once were we told there was going to be a hookup fee,” said Chad Summers, father of 7 Brews Espresso owner AveryLynn Summers, who did not attend the council meeting due to illness. Priest River Mayor Jim Martin said that when meetings first began about the hookup fee, he knew there was utility work being done on Yount’s property, but it still is connected to the city’s system. Martin added that he thought reducing or waiving the fee might result, “in a can of worms,” in the future. “It might put us in a position where larger commercial businesses with a higher volume of water usage would take advantage of operating on a single connection,” Martin said. Yount countered that the businesses were already connected, the work to make the connection just upgraded preexisting infrastructure. He proposed that instead of the council making 7 Brews and May’s Thai exceptions to the rule, perhaps the council could vote that water and sewer systems already located on the property were

improved, so no connection fee would be required. Councilman Greg Edwards said more information was needed before a decision was made. At the motion of councilwoman Candy Turner, council decided to table the issue so the city could have more time to review information.

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Free child development checkups Jan. 11 PRIEST RIVER – Child development checkups are scheduled for Friday, Jan. 11 at Priest River Elementary from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Screenings are free and open to children ages birth through 5-years-old. Vision, speech, language, hearing, speech, gross and fine motor skills, readiness and other development skills are evaluated. To schedule an appointment, call 208-448-1181 and ask for Heather Winter at extension 3134. Priest River Elementary is located at 231 Harriet Street.

NEWPORT: Duxbury tried to return award FROM PAGE 1A

“He tried to give the award back to the city council, but we would not let him,” Mayor Shirley Sands said. “Everyone insists he is a great chief.” Sands appointed Teresa Santee to the Planning Commission. Her term will end Jan. 2, 2024. Santee has been a Newport resident for 26 years. She is married and has four children. She worked at the hospital and at the PUD. She is retired now. “I love this community, and now that I am retired I want to continue to be a part of it,” Santee said. In other city business, the city renewed its contract with city prosecutor Josh Maurer, giving him a $500 a month raise, bringing his salary to $2,500 a month. “Since the police department has been in effect there has been more work for the courts,” Pelleberg said. Next year the city will meet with Maurer to revisit his salary and the consideration of pay increases. Since Robin McCroskey became judge, there is a need for someone to do first appearances at court. The city agreed to allow the city’s public defender, Carson Van Valkenberg, on the recommendation of Pelleberg, to represent criminal defendants at first appearance. The city renewed its interlocal government contract with the county for District Court services. According to Maurer, in other counties, the cost for court services is determine is by a percentage, Pelleberg said. “Pend Oreille County does it by fees, which is more cost efficient.” The memorandum of understanding between the city of Newport and Washington Department of Corrections was renewed. The city’s Parks and Recreational Plan was updated. “It has been updated to the best of my ability,” Pelleberg said. “I wish I had more time. It is not as through as I wish it could be. Next year it will be much more in depth.” There were no changes to the budget, so the council voted to adopt the budget for 2019. The eighth payment of the South Bench Water reservoir for $43,512 was approved. It is the second draw on the USDA loan for the project. Council members Ken Smith, Nancy Thompson, and Mark Zorica will be attending the City Action Days in Olympia Feb. 13 and 14. The City Action Days are an opportunity for council members to advocate for Newport as well as for networking with other city and state officials and participate in sessions for things like affordable housing, economic development and behavioral health. Finally, there has been a lot of positive public comments on the Christmas lights on Washington and Union avenues. “I want to thank the Rotary for paying for the lights and helping with the project,” Pelleberg said. North said he’s heard good things about the lights. “The city crew did a great job putting them up,” North said. “Everyone has said great things about the lights.”

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Burger King open for business

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OLDTOWN – After several months of construction and hearsay, the new Burger King fast food restaurant in Oldtown opened its doors to the public Monday, Dec. 17. Burger King replaces Ben Franklin Variety Store, which closed in August 2017 after owners Bill and Nancy Nation were ready to retire and sold their lease to Love In an Elevator, LLC, a California firm. The contractor for the incoming business is Tricon Building Solutions of Visalia, Calif. The building includes a 66 person seating area, in a 4,368 square feet footprint, including a children’s play area. The interior features pictures of Oldtown screened on to the walls and the building features a “Northwest” style façade with wood siding and brick, as well as a drive-up window,

and faces Fourth Street. The twolane drive thru will be accessible via Washington Street. Every table has a game console and there is a “smile cam” so parents can keep an eye on their children in the playing area. According to Burger King Manager Audrey Ahlers and Director of Operations Gabe Young, the new business is owned by Good to Be The King, LLC, and has hired 60 employees, all of which are local except for one. Hiring began more than two months ago and employees were trained at the Burger King in Ponderay, Idaho. “It’s not what you would call a standard, cookie-cutter Burger King,” says Young, who grew up in Sandpoint and lived in Priest River for several years where his wife taught at Priest River Elementary School. “We really could have made this (the building) for a lot cheaper,

but with her (Ahlers) investment in the community and my background living here, we went all out.” The menu features around 30 different kinds of sandwiches, as well as drinks, desserts and free ice cream cones for kids 12 and under. Of course, there is The Whopper; Burger King’s trademark hamburger that Ahlers says has no preservatives, artificial fillers or food coloring. “It’s fast food and it’s real food,” says Ahlers, who went to school and graduated from Priest River Lamanna High School. “Our vegetables are all cut fresh and we charbroil our burgers. It makes a huge difference in the quality of the burger or sandwich and just tastes better.” Oldtown Burger King is open Monday-Sunday, 6-12 a.m., Monday-Saturday, and 7-12 a.m.

Christmas bird count in NEWPORT – The weather was ideal for this year’s Christmas Bird Count, with temperatures in the mid-30s. There was no wind, no rain or snow, with about six inches of snow on the ground and skies partly sunny, reports John Stuart. “Our bird-lover turnout was excellent with 13 people in cars and eight feeder-watchers,” Stuart said. Stuart says the species count of 47 is on the historic low side. Pine siskins and red crossbills were present in modest numbers a month ago, but only a few on countday. Stuart says local hawthorns and mountain ash trees are loaded with fruit this year but the group didn’t find any waxwings. Canada goose were the most numerous birds, with 1,102 counted. There were 623 common goldeneye ducks counted, 301 wild turkeys, 210 black-capped chickadees, 104 California quail, 155 European starlings and 155 darkeyed junco counted. Other species included great blue heron (3), tundra swan (12), mallard (93), ring-necked duck (46), lesser scaup (105), bufflehead (62), hooded merganser (6), red-tailed hawk (6), bald eagle (14), ruffled grouse (1), mourning dove (32), Eurasian collared dove (4), northern pygmy owl (1), belted kingfisher (5),

downy woodpecker (8), hairy woodpecker (5), northern flicker (54), pileated woodpecker (2), Stellar’s jay (5), gray jay (1), American magpie (47), American crow

(65), common raven (60), mountain chicadee (1), chesnut-backed chickadee (18), pygmy nuthatch (4), Pacific wren (1), American dipper (1), golden-crowned kinglet

(46), Townsend’s solitaire (1), American robin (22), song sparrow (19), Cassin’s finch (6) house finch (59), red crossbill (13), pine siskin (43), and American goldfinch (31).

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From the Staff at The Miner The ghost of Christmas past As we get older Christmas can lose some of it luster. Long sleepless night spent in anticipation of opening gifts have given way to desires of sleeping in the few and far between days we have off. That is unless you have children then there is no sleeping even if you want to. The endless number of stops to make sure you hit up every house can be daunting. Then there is the anxiety of making sure you don’t make anyone feel left out by forgetting to buy them the perfect gift. And of course the buyers remorse that comes from knowing you will spend a good portion of the New Year paying off the debt you racked up making sure everyone was C an e e l’ s thought of. Then there are those that are Corn e r alone or have lost loved ones, and Caneel the holidays are nothing short of Johsnon painful. I love the holidays, but as I have gotten older it has gotten harder and harder to get in the holiday spirit especially being so far away from my family. My mom was always the one who made Christmas so special, now she lives in Florida. Someday I will get to visit her on Christmas, until then my memories will have to do. My mother never stopped believing in Santa. If you asked her today, she will tell you she believes. When I was old enough to ask such things she explained to me that it was not the man in the hat with the white whiskers she believed in, but the spirit of Christmas embodied by the man with the bowl full of jelly. There were many years in my youth where money was tight for my single mother, but my sister and I never knew it. Her diehard belief in ‘Santa Claus’ comes from those hard times, when some how she always found a way to provide a wonderful Christmas morning. Until I got older I never knew of the struggle that my mother had to go through to provide the happy memories of my youth. All I knew was that my family was like ‘The Waltons’ on Christmas. Our home was always decorated with care. We woke to toys and stockings stuffed with candy, and my mother always was jolly. My aunt provided the Christmas feast, and grandpa sang Christmas carols. Then we opened presents again. One of my favorite memories of Christmas as an adult is going to Martha’s Vineyard to visit my cousin, and making wreaths at her nursery. Our cousin Mike always gave us a tour of the island. Even though we already knew it very well we all loved to hear him describe their projects. My friend Stacey was star struck and dreamed of meeting anyone famous. We got to take a picture of her in front of David Letterman’s house. It was hilarious. Stacy is no longer with us and memories are all we have left of her. Whenever I am lacking in the holiday spirit I remember those cherished memories. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all of you!

Roxy appreciated To the editor, Saturday afternoon we were waiting to see the free movie at the Roxy. I noticed a young man walk up to his wife and three small children. He was on lunch break from work, and had found her and the kids waiting for the movie. My grandson, who has never met a stranger, started a conversation with the family. Turns out they had come north from California, and after some hard times finally settled in, both found jobs, and were enjoying small-town America. The wife mentioned that the people of Newport were so friendly that she was surprised and pleased with the move. The Roxy opened the doors, the staff were dressed as elves, there were crafts, games, and face painting. The spirit of Christmas was evident through out, kids were having a wonderful time, while we waited for the movie. 3 p.m. came and the place was packed with families, kids everywhere, joyous giggles and peals of laughter. The movie, The Polar Express, was thoroughly enjoyed. Halfway through, The Roxy paused the movie and the Chief Elf started asking kids Christmas questions. The prize, a large plastic cup with popcorn and candy. Neat thing was, they kept asking questions until most of the children and some adults had won the nice little treats. It occurred to me that our new family had probably never seen anything like this done as a gift to the commu-

nity. It really touched my heart seeing all the joy brought about by the wonderful generosity of The Roxy. We need that little theater; that’s why I support it each month. Please consider doing the same. Our town was a lonelier place when The Roxy was closed. Thanks again to the owners and staff of The Roxy! A great big ‘well done.’ -Rick Roy Newport

Reflecting on climate change To the editor, I would like to share some simple thoughts on climate change. Looking simply at the true nature of this thing, I comfortably see what I covet as my own climate, but do I really understand it? No. Are government departments of ecology and environment or perpetual corporate business entities better air and water stewards than us, “we the people”? No. Since our fire, coal and fossil fuel resources and infrastructure are here, we should max their uses? Are engineering “can do” terms: “all things created by humans can be fixed by humans,” applicable? It leaves other things unfixable, except through time, tolerance and faith. Looking globally, to the more resource poor, China gets coal from Indonesia and Germany now gets less from Russia, thanks to government mandates, advancing geo-thermal, solar, wind and tidal energy infrastructure and technologies. Looking through pure

r e a d e r ’ s po l l Visit The Miner Online to answer our readers’ poll question through Monday afternoon. Find it on the right-hand side of the page at www.PendOreilleRiverValley.com. The results will be printed next week on this page. You need not be a subscriber to participate. If you have any ideas for future readers’ poll questions, submit them at minernews@povn.com

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has proposed $750 million in the upcoming state budget to study removing the lower Snake River dams.

mathematics I see unknown climate change adjustments through unexplainable phenomenon, but happening outside of customary physics or religion. Where are we tribe? Are we at the beginning, the end, or in between? Science and religion seem merged here: In Australia there is a clone reproducing colony, yew evergreen tree 10,000 years old, resilient to climate change, untouched by humans. In a deep Gulf of California basin there are microbes similar to the first living things on earth, eating methane and butane hydrocarbons. Are such newly discovered branches of Earth’s tree of life in creation for our survival, maybe for resilient forests or environmental clean-up? Population overgrowth, food and water shortages and extreme climate changes may be inevitable. Do we care? Should we? Maybe we can dodge natural selection and start growing climate change resilient trees and do things incrementally differently. Simply walking away from the fire, coal and fossil fuels, comforts me. -Duane Schofield Cusick

Time for appreciation To the editor, This is the time of year when I reflect on people who provide services that keep us safe and prosperous. The other night a wet snow-covered tree branch contacted the power lines and took

out the power to our PUD substation. The power was off for an hour and PUD workers came out and cleared the branch and restored the power. It happened in the middle of a snowstorm. Then there are the snowplow drivers who keep the roads plowed so we can make it to medical appointments and the grocery store. I still get my newspapers and the mail and appreciate the folks that have to get up early and drive their routes. That includes the UPS and Fed-Ex drivers who are busy delivering Christmas presents. I also want to congratulate the Newport Grizzlies football team making it to second place in the state tournament. My oldest son went to state in Idaho with the Skyline Grizzlies from Idaho Falls. They got to play in an indoor dome stadium like the Newport players. I know how proud their parents were seeing their sons play on the big stage and make history for their school. This is has been a bad year for me as many close friends passed away. We think of them and the great times we had with them. Life goes on and we look forward to the future with some degree of hope and optimism. Life is good and I want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. What I want for Christmas is for people to enjoy the happiness that surrounds them. Reach out and take it in with goodness and joy. -Pete Scobby Newport

r e a d e r ’ s po l l r e s u lts Many radio stations across the U.S. are taking ‘Baby its Cold Outside’ off the air in response to the ‘Me Too’ movement. Do you think this song should be taken off the radio?

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

Should the lower Snake River dams be removed? No, the state doesn’t have authority to remove the dams. It’s an Inslee stunt as he eyes a presidential run. Yes, they don’t produce much electricity and have minimal use for flood control. They do harm salmon and steelhead, though. Partially removing the dams is the most cost effective way to keep salmon from going extinct in the Snake River.

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Representing the major donors for the new sign at Tiger are Kurtis Vaagen of Vaagen Brothers Lumber, left, and Curt Holmes, Kalispel tribal council member and executive director of public and governmental affairs for the tribe.

Vaagens Lumber, Kalispel Tribe team up for county sign TIGER – A new welcome sign was completed in November at Tiger, the junction between Highway 31 with travelers from Canada and Highway 20 from Colville. The project, which replaced a dilapidated sign, was organized by the Pend Oreille County Economic Development Council. Major donors included Vaagen Brothers Lumber and the Kalispel Tribe of Indians. The lumber company and tribe donated the $15,000 for the 20-foot-wide and 16-foot-high sign that has lights at the top. The Pend Oreille Public Utility District installed the power to the sign that is located on Port of Pend Oreille property. Project coordinator Fred Willenbrock said this five-year project to replace welcome signs along the highway will be completed soon with one in Ione. The south county, Newport and Cusick signs went up this year. Willenbrock said it has taken a lot of donations and volunteer efforts to complete them but the positive impact on how people view the community is worth it.

City publishes snow removal guidelines NEWPORT – The city of Newport recently dispersed guidelines for snow removal on city streets. The business district is the first priority for snow removal. Then all residential streets and avenues will be plowed. Alleyways are the last to be plowed. The city uses sand mixed with salt to improve traction on the ice. The salt also helps the sand adhere to the road surface after spreading. Intersections and bus routes will take first priority. The city’s primary objective is to keep all roads open for safe travel. Whenever possible the operators try to minimize the size of the snow berm across the driveways and alleyways. However the blade can only hold so much snow. The city does not have the resources available to remove snow berms from driveways. The berms in the alleyways will be removed as soon as possible. The public can help in several ways. Do not push snow across the roadway. State law prohibits placing snow or ice on any public road, sidewalk or parking

space in a manner that impedes vehicle or pedestrian traffic or make sit unsafe. Remove vehicles parked along the side of the road as soon as it starts to snow to prevent them from being bermed in or towed away. Any rocks, fences, or planters in the roads’ rightof-ways should be removed for the winter. They could be destroyed by the plow or damage the plow. The owner of any obstruction that damages a plow are at risk for the city’s equipment. Place garbage cans 10 feet inside the driveway away from the edge of the road. This will ensure the route is entirely plowed and cans are not destroyed. To prevent flooding when the snow melts do not pile snow on top of drainage structures or in front of culverts. Make sure mailboxes and paper boxes are not located within the path of the snow removal. The city is not responsible for any damage to mailboxes or paper boxes. Keep your distance from the plow when driving. For more information contact the city at 509-447-5611.

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2018371 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING(S): 2019 BUDGET SETTING 2 0 1 9 R AT E S E T T I N G Notice is hereby given that the Town of Cusick has a special session of Town Council scheduled for December 27, 2018 and will be conducting 2 public hearings regarding the afore mentioned topics. It is planned that the Council will vote on and resolve all the afore mentioned issues. The proposed budget is: Revenue: 001 General (all) Fund: 194,486 108 General beginning balance: 81,534 308 Water/Sewer Replacement Reserve: 90,000 400 Sewer: 102,000 401 Water: 256,000 408 Water/Sewer beginning balance: 197,537 411 CDBG Grant: 602,000 Expenses: 001 General: 117,000 308 W/S Replacement: 85,000 400 Sewer: 100,000 401 Water: 215,000 411 CDBG Grant: 602,000 There will be discussion regarding current rates and rate setting for 2019. Rates proposed are : Water: Meter Size Proposed Current 5/8 x3/4 40.00 32.00 1” 50.00 40.00 1 1/2” 100.00 80.00 2” 160.00 128.00 3” 4” 500.00 400.00 6” 3000.00 Sewer: Proposed Current 5/8 x1 meter inside 40.00 28.82 5/6 x1 meter outside 60.00 37.04 1” meter inside 50.00 33.35 1” meter outside 75.00 43.35 2” meter inside 160.00 47.56 2” meter outside 240.00 61.78 Written comments must be submitted by December 29th, 2018 to Jennifer Lee, Cusick Town Clerk, PO Box 263, Cusick, WA 99119. Written or oral comments may also be submitted at the public hearing before the Cusick Town Council. All comments received will be included as a part of the public record that is forwarded to the Town Council before final action is taken. If you would like to receive notices regarding future meetings and public hearings or current information see our Facebook page Cusick Town Hall or visit our website at www.townofcusick.com. If you have questions regarding this or related matters, please call Jennifer Lee at 509-445-1718. Dated: December 17, 2018 Published in The Newport Miner December 19 and 26, 2018.(47-2) _________________________________________________________

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Changing of the guard The newly elected government officials were sworn in Tuesday, Dec. 18. Judge Philip Van Veer swore in sheriff Glenn Blakeslee and county assessor James McCroskey (end right). Then newly appointed judge Robin McCroskey (center) swore in superior court clerk Tammie Ownbey, treasurer Nicole Dice, PUD commissioner Joe Onley, auditor Marianne Nichols and commissioner Mike Manus.

Employees of the Month at school district PRIEST RIVER – Paul Heuvel and Peggy Loutzenhiser were chosen as Employees of the Month for November in the West Bonner County School Heuvel District. Heuvel is the classified employee of the month. He is a maintenance supervisor and has worked with the district for 19 years. Multiple students nominated

Heuvel, and said Heuvel is always a friendly face and willing to help out, whether it’s with a mess or just buying someone lunch. “Thank you Paul for your Loutzenhiser hard work in our district,” said Jennifer Anselmo, West Bonner School District Business Manager and Board Clerk, in a press release. The certified employee

of the month for November is Peggy Loutzenhiser. Loutzenhiser has been a teacher in the district for 16 years. She is currently a math coach. Loutzenhiser was nominated by the staff of Priest River Elementary for all of her hard work as a math coach. “Students at Priest River Elementary look forward to their math lessons and hardly a day goes by that Peggy doesn’t accomplish something great for this district,” Anselmo said.

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b r i e f ly Comedy Night this Thursday PRIEST RIVER – Full of Beans Comedy Night returns to Priest River Lamanna High School Thursday, Dec. 20. Doors open at 5 p.m. Show runs from 5:30-7 p.m. Admission to the show is free, but donations are appreciated. Pasta dinner is $4. Proceeds go to support PRLHS student activities.

Adult field trip to 49 Degrees North NEWPORT – For adults interested in skiing and snowboarding, the Pend Oreille County Library District is partnering with Kaltran and 49 Degrees North for a mountain tour Thursday, Jan. 8. Meet at the Kalispel Market at 2:30 p.m., take a bus ride to the mountain resort, and enjoy a tour and hot chocolate before returning. This event is for adults only. Registration strongly recommended at www. pocld.evanced.info/signup. Go to www.pocld.org for more information.

Friends of The Library wants you NEWPORT – The Friends of the Library held a fun meeting and event on Nov. 20, at the Newport Library. New members included Greg Erickson, Jennie Fister, Yachel Fister, Robert Rosenkrantz, Randi Schuh and the group welcomed back Sheila Pattison. Kathie Schutte gave a presentation from Pend Oreille County Library District Director, Mandy Walters, about plans and issues for the library’s future in 2019 and 2020. Walters is asking for help from the Friends members to talk with their families and friends about how important the library is to Newport and Pend Oreille County. Friends will be updating their bylaws. The Friends are looking for people to help with stocking shelves, setting up a Facebook page, and helping plan events. Call Sandy at 509-6713948 for more information.

Library has short hours Christmas Eve PRIEST RIVER – The Priest River Library will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Christmas Eve, Monday, Dec. 24. Pend Oreille County libraries will be closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. All libraries in the West Bonner Library District will also be closed Christmas day.

Share your life events for free NEWPORT – The Newport and Gem State Miner Newspapers are looking to share your life events with the community. Submit births, weddings and engagements to The Miner for publication at no charge. The Miner can be reached at 509-447-2433, minernews@povn.com or visit www.pendoreillerivervalley.com online, or stop by the office at 421 S. Spokane in Newport.

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Daron English (right) from American Legion Post 147 presents an AR-15 to James Coonfield, the winner of the post’s recent raffle.

Oldtown veteran wins Post 147 holiday rifle raffle OLDTOWN – James Coonfield, a resident of Oldtown, was the winner of an AR-15 rifle from American Legion Post 147 in Priest River. His ticket was drawn on Dec. 1 during the Legion’s December free all-youcan-eat breakfast. Coonfield served in both the U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Army, retired in South Dakota, and moved to Northern

Idaho. When his ticket was drawn, he said that he always buys rifle tickets but has never won, until this time. Daron English, an officer of Post 147, worked with Coonfield to transfer ownership of the rifle. “I really like this rifle,” Coonfield says. “It’s a fine prize and the first thing I have ever won.” The proceeds from the raffle will be used

to support the post’s Veteran and Community programs in the area, including Boy’s State, assistance with VA disability claim and helping local veterans in need. Veterans interested in becoming an American Legion member can contact the post at IdahoLegionPost147@gmail. com or attend any first Saturday breakfast from 8-10:30 a.m.

Time to register for sled dog race at Priest Lake PRIEST LAKE – The Priest Lake Sled Dog Race is Saturday, Feb. 2, at Forest Service Airstrip in Priest Lake. Teams as large as eight dogs and as small as one dog will compete in this fun and competitive event. The event is free to spectators and registration is required to compete. The drivers’ meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday morning, with races beginning around 9:30 a.m. and continuing through

the early afternoon. The drivers’ meeting will be at 8 a.m. Sunday with races beginning by 9 a.m. and continuing through the afternoon. See IESDA.ORG for more information. All classes except PeeWee include a $10 refundable bib fee on return of the bib. Registered Breed Recognition offered in each class with certificates for registered breed team placing first, second, or third in each class. Pick

up packets at race site Saturday morning before drivers’ meeting. The drivers’ meetings are mandatory for all racers, no exceptions. Race day entries are not allowed. Entries must be received by Jan. 30, 2019. No class changes are allowed after Jan. 30. For more information about the race, contact Dan Hanks at 502dan@ msn.com. For a copy of the race rules go to www. cascadesleddogclub.com

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Host a foreign exchange student NEWPORT – Give the ultimate gift of cultural understanding by hosting a foreign exchange student this upcoming year. ASSE International Student Exchange, a public benefit organization, is seeking local host families for high school students from over 30 countries: Spain, Germany, Thailand, Denmark, Portugal, South Korea, Italy, France, The former Soviet Union Countries, Norway and more. Couples, single parents, and families with and without children in the home are all encouraged to host. Interested partiers can choose to host a student for a semester or for the school year. Each ASSE student is fully insured, brings his/her own personal spending money and

expects to contribute to his/her share of household responsibilities, as well as being included in normal family activities and lifestyles. Local area representatives are also needed to recruit and screen both potential host families and potential U.S. students interested in studying abroad. Representatives supervise the exchange students living in their community, organize activities with the students throughout the year and provide support to host families, students and schools. Area representatives receive a stipend for each student placed and supervised. For more information, call (800) 733-2773, go online at www.ASSEhosts.com or email asseusawest@asse.com.

Christmas for the history buffs NEWPORT – The Pend Oreille Historical Society has commissioned the first Christmas ornament in a line of ornaments they will sell. The theme is historical places in Pend Oreille County. They will feature at least one new ornament every year. The first ornament is of the Big Wheel that’s near the Visitor’s Center. There were only 100 ornaments made. Each one is numbered on the back and on

the box. “I should have included a brief history of the Big Wheel,” said Sue Mauro a volunteer for the museum. “Next year I will make sure I do.” The three-inch porcelain ornaments can be found at Owens Grocery and Deli, Seeber’s Pharmacy and the historical society for $8. The ornament will also be sold at the Museum in Newport Wednesday, Dec. 19 from 9 am to noon.

Spirit Lake Visions, Inc.: 7 p.m. - 5525 New Hampshire St., Spirit Lake

7 p.m. - St. Anthony’s Church

we e k ah ead Wednesday, Dec. 19

Newport

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

Loosely Knit: 1-3 p.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick

Weight Watchers: 5:30-6 p.m. Weigh in and 6 p.m. meeting - Pine Ridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport

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

Priest River Food Bank Open: 3-5:45 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center

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

Blanchard Book Talk: 5:30 p.m. - Blanchard Library

Overeaters Anonymous: 9 a.m. - Pine Ridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St.,nNewport, use front entrance. Contact Barb at 509-447-0775.

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

PINE RIDGE COMMUNITY CHURCH

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

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

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 Story Time - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick: 11 a.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick Al-Anon: Noon - American Lutheran Church Pinochle: 1 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center Alcoholics Anonymous: 5:45 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport Priest River Animal Rescue: 6 p.m. - 1710 9th St., Priest River Veterans of Foreign Wars Post/Auxiliary: 6 p.m. - Priest River VFW York Rite of Freemasonry: 6:30 p.m. - Spirit Lake Temple

Thursday, Dec. 20 Alcoholic’s Anonymous Women’s meeting: 10 a.m. - Rotary Club, Old Diamond Mill Rd., Oldtown

Newport Masonic Lodge: 7:30 p.m. - Newport

Friday, Dec. 21 Books Out Back: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Priest River Library Story Time: 3 p.m. - Newport Library Dance Classes: 5:30-6:30 p.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport Alcoholics Anonymous Open Meeting: 7 p.m. - St. Catherine’s Catholic Church

Saturday, Dec. 22 Books out Back: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Priest River Library Happy Agers Card Party: 1 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center AA Meeting: 5 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport

Sunday, Dec. 23 Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport

Monday, Dec. 24 Hospitality House Potluck: Noon - Hospitality House in Newport Blanchard Grange Potluck: 5:30 p.m. - Blanchard Grange

Line Dancing: 10 a.m. Priest River Senior Center

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

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

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

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

Line Dancing: 10 a.m. Priest River Senior Center

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

Priest River Book Talk: 10 a.m. - Priest River Library

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

Priest River Book Talk: 10 a.m. - Priest River Library

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

Tuesday, Dec. 25

Writers Group: 2 p.m. Create Arts Center

Alcoholics Anonymous:

Spirit Lake Lodge No. 57: 8 p.m. - Spirit Lake

Where to Worship

DALKENA COMMUNITY CHURCH • VILLAGE MISSIONS

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

CATHOLIC MASSES

www.pocoparishes.org Newport: St. Anthony’s, 447-4231 612 W. First St., Sun. - 11 a.m. Usk: St. Jude’s 111 River Rd., Sat. 4:00 p.m. Usk: Our Lady of Sorrows 1981 LeClerc Creek Rd. Sun. - 1st & 2nd - 5:30pm Ione: St. Bernard’s, 802 8th St., Sun. - 2nd & 4th - 8:00 a.m. Metaline Falls: St. Joseph’s, 446-2651 -- 406 Park St., Sun., 1st, 3rd & 5th - 8:00 a.m.

HOUSE OF THE LORD

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

CHURCH OF FAITH

36245 Hwy 41, Oldtown, ID Sunday School 10 a.m. for all ages Sunday Worship - 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wed. - Bible Study 6 p.m. Pastor Jack Jones Church Office 208-437-0150 www.churchoffaitholdtown.org

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

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

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

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

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

BLESSED HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH

BAHÁ’Í FAITH OF NEWPORT

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

NEWPORT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

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

AMERICAN LUTHERAN CHURCH E.L.C.A.

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

SEVENTH�DAY ADVENTIST

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

NEWPORT SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH

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

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

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Christmas programs abound T he tradition of school Christmas programs is alive and well in the Pend Oreille River Valley, with schools in the West Bonner, Newport, and Cusick all holding programs, along with the House of the Lord Christian Academy. Selkirk’s program will take place Wednesday. If you have photos, we’d like to see them and publish them on our website and social media pages. Email them to minernews@ povn.com.

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The three wise men portrayed during Cusick School’s Christmas program Wednesday, Dec. 12. The Cusick program featured students signing the words to the songs in sign language.

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These Newport High School students perform Thursday, Dec. 13, at Sadie Halstead Middle School during the high school concert.

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These fifth grade students at Idaho Hill Elementary School swing dance.

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This festive saxophone player plays during the high school concert at Sadie Halstead Middle School in Newport.

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Idaho Hill Principal Susie Luckey introduces dancers at the Idaho Hill Elementary School program Thursday, Dec. 13.

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Newport music teacher Greg Schuh directs during the high school concert. Schuh headed up concerts for Sadie Halstead Middle School students Monday, Dec. 10 and the high school students Thursday.

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December 19, 2018 |

obituari es Robin Lynn Boggs Newport

Robin Lynn Boggs peacefully passed away holding hands with her daughter, Lisa League, at Newport Long Term Care, late evening on Friday, Dec. Boggs 14, 2018, after a short battle with lung cancer. She was 64. She had the kindest heart, warmest smiles, humbleness soul, loving touch, selfless and not a judgmental bone in her body. She would give you her last piece of clothing to keep you warm, her last dollar to help you any way she could and her last meal to keep you fed. She was the utmost positive person in life; she didn’t have any negativity in her soul. She was a true saint and her daughter’s hero! She was very loved and will be greatly missed by her family and friends, which include daughter Lisa League (Dan Herrin); grandkids Aasha, Craig and Jorden; greatgrandkids Skyler, Kamdyn, Trinity, Leelund and Jace; sisters Dodie and Eva Marie; brothers Howard, Brad and Bob; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her mother Eleanor “Ellie” Gert and her sister Kathleen. Her family will hold a Celebration of her Life in Ione, Wash., this summer 2019 per Robin’s wishes. Time and date will be announced at a later date. Tomorrow is never promised, live for today and hug those you love. Momma, I held your hand from the beginning of life until your last breath; I love you to the moon and back infinity beyond infinity! Sherman-Campbell Funeral and Cremation Services in Newport is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at shermancampbell.com.

Judy Deerwester Newport

Early Sunday morning, Dec. 16, we lost our beloved mother, grandmother and friend Judy Deerwester to a long and hard fought battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Don Deerwester, as well as her two children, Hedy (and her fiancé Luis Almonte) and Doug (and his wife, Tisha), along with many special family members – Les and Mike Cunningham, Debbie Burnett, Jeff Taylor, Greg and Nichole Seeber, Tracy and Lisa Skay and Lita Jan Sykes – who she considered her adopted children. Judy passionately loved her eight grandchildren, Dee and Nick Deerwester, Michael Johnston, Hedy and Colton Seeber, McCall and Cody Skay and Joseph Downey. Judy was born in 1942 to Wink and Hulda Khal-

er in Newport. She spent her entire life in Newport raising her family and building a life of her own. Judy had many passions, such as her quilt shop, 4-H leadership, involvement in the museum and the high school Maws and Paws Booster Club. Judy passed in the company of all her loved ones. To quote Judy, “This right here is the way to go, surrounded by love and joy.” We will love and miss her always and wish her peace and happiness in her next journey. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 21, at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Newport. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Ronald McDonald House of Hospice of Spokane.

Doris Mae (Blackwood) French Mesa,Ariz..

Doris Mae (Blackwood) French passed away on May 25, 2018, just shy of her 98th birthday, in Mesa, Ariz. She was born July French 9, 1920, in St. Paul, Minn. Shortly after her birth the family moved to Wisconsin where she spent many of her younger years. The family later moved to Idaho where she graduated high school from Pocatello in 1938. She worked hard going to college and earned her Nursing Degree in Colorado in 1941. Doris truly enjoyed performing her nursing duties throughout her life, even into her 80s. Doris met Roy Blackwood as a young teenager at the Salvation Army, which later led to their marriage in 1944. They were married for 35 years, moving numerous times. Roy was a Marine and also served in the Army which allowed them to spend time living in Japan while Roy was in the Service. Eventually in 1959 they settled in Priest River, Idaho, where Doris decided to sell World Book Encyclopedias, which she did for 10 years. She was a very successful salesperson and met many lifelong friends. Three of their children graduated from Priest River High School and one completed his high school GED while in the service. In 1964 they moved to Laclede, Idaho; moved to Sandpoint, Idaho in 1967 and eventually back to Laclede, living there until they decided to spend time traveling and wintering in Arizona. After Roy’s death, in 1979, Doris would spend half of her time in Arizona and the

other half in the Northwest each year. During her time in the Northwest she would visit and spend time with her family and friends. Doris became quite a world traveler, partly due

to her involvement with her church and also due to her oldest son, Charles (Katrina), who worked several years out of the country. She was thrilled to visit many countries including Egypt (where

she rode a camel) and Thailand (where she had the opportunity to ride an elephant). Several other countries she visited included Singapore, New Zealand, Indonesia and Canada, just to mention

a few. One of her greatest accomplishments was being able to visit all 50 States. The last state she visited was Alaska in 2017 with the help of one See obituaries, 15A

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

ANIMAL PROBLEM: Fertile Valley Road, report that the complainant is tired of the neighbor’s cattle coming onto his property. It is an ongoing issue.

Pend Oreille County

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE: Hwy. 2, Newport, report that the complainant has heard movement around outside the house for the last five minutes.

Monday, Dec. 10 HARASSMENT: 1st Ave., Cusick TRAFFIC OFFENSE: S. Washington Ave., Newport, report of a snowmobile speeding down Eighth Street. ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 2, report of a vehicle swerving. It almost hit an oncoming vehicle. ARREST: Damian C. Dunigan, 22, of Spokane, was arrested on a Department of Corrections detainer. ARREST: W. 2nd St., Newport Thomas E. Shelgren, 24, of Newport was arrested on an out of county warrant. ARREST: W. Kelly Drive, Newport, Troy S. Thompson, 47, of Elk, was arrested on a DOC detainer. ACCIDENT: Hwy. 211, report that a vehicle went off roadway into a ditch. The complainant’s son is injured. SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Hope Road, Newport, report that there has been a vehicle driving up and down hope road since 3 p.m. ACCIDENT: Deer Valley Road, Newport, report of a vehicle in a ditch. ACCIDENT: Hwy. 2, report of a vehicle in a ditch. It is unknown if there are any injuries. THEFT: W. Walnut St., Newport, report that the complainant thinks his firearm was stolen out of the restroom.

UTILITY PROBLEM: Nicholson Road, Elk, report that a tree is on the power line. A snow blower is right next to it. ACCIDENT: Rocky Gorge, report that a U-Haul moving van slid off road and the road is completely blocked. ACCIDENT: Spring Valley Road, report that a tree is completely blocking the roadway, and two vehicles hit it. ACCIDENT: Hwy. 2, report of a vehicle in the ditch. UTILITY PROBLEM: Coyote Trail, report of a tree on the power line, the complainant can see flames.

TRAFFIC HAZARD: Rocky Gorge Road, Newport, report of a tree blocking the roadway. VEHICLE PROWL: Scotia Road, Newport, report that everything was stolen out of a vehicle after it slid into a ditch. ACCIDENT: Hwy. 2, report of an older 4-Runner or Suburban is in the ditch. No one is around. UTILITY PROBLEM: Hwy. 211, report of a low hanging power line over the highway. ACCIDENT: Hwy. 2, report that a tree fell over the roadway, hit a vehicle and smashed the windshield. TRAFFIC HAZARD: Hwy. 20, report of a tree blocking half the road DISABLED VEHICLE: Hwy. 2, report of a deputy out with a vehicle that has its flashers on. TRAFFIC HAZARD: Womack Lane, Newport, report of a tree down completely and blocking the road. UTILITY PROBLEM: Hwy. 211, report of low hanging power line. UTILITY PROBLEM: N. Scott Ave., report that a transformer blew, and a tree is on fire. UTILITY PROBLEM: Hwy. 2, report of power lines on fire and in the trees. ACCIDENT: Hwy. 20, Cusick, report of a vehicle in a ditch.

ARREST: Camille C. Camp, 43, of Newport, was arrested for a local misdemeanor warrant and an out of county warrant.

TRAFFIC HAZARD: Russell Road, report of a tree blocking the road.

ARREST: Tom A. Engle, 52, of Metaline Falls was arrested for domestic violence assault in the fourth degree.

POSSIBLE DUI: Allen Road, Elk, report of a female sitting in a snow bank not making any sense. She is possibly intoxicated.

Tuesday, Dec. 11 SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE: N. Newport Ave., report that front doors are not locked and back drive thru window is not locked. The complainant would like the building checked before they enter. SEX OFFENSE: Tule Road, Cusick ARREST: S. Garden Ave., Newport, Alasjah A. Perkins, 21, was arrested on a DOC detainer. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE: McInnis St., Ione, request to speak to a deputy.

Wednesday, Dec. 12 TRAFFIC HAZARD: Northshore Diamond Lake Road, report of a tree down and blocking the road.

pened. There are items missing from the shop, and the door is pried open. They broke into a travel trailer and a vehicle in another shop. THREATENING: Leclerc Road, Cusick SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE: Deer Valley Road, report that subjects in two newer looking vehicles, one maroon SUV and a gray pickup were trying to go up to her son’s home.

THEFT: W. Kelly Drive, Newport, report that the manager wants to report the theft of tools.

SEX OFFENSE: Penny Lane

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Davaz Carlton Road, Newport, report of a vehicle sitting on the road for 30 minutes with headlights pointed at a residence. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE – PHYSICAL: Blue Heron Road, Newport, report that the complainant’s fiancé wouldn’t let her leave the residence. DISABLED VEHICLE: Hwy. 20, report of a deputy out with a vehicle that is blocking the northbound lane. SUSPICIOUS PERSON: Spring Valley Road, report that a male at the intersection may need assistance. ARREST: S. Union Ave., Justin D. Dobson, 32, of Newport was arrested on a local felony warrant. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE – PHYSICAL: W. 2nd St., Newport, report that a female is getting hurt by her boyfriend. The parties have separated. ASSAULT: Timber Mountain Road, report that a male assaulted the complainant. TRAFFIC OFFENSE: S. Washington Ave., Newport, report that a vehicle is parked in a tow away zone, and is blocking it for snow removal.

Thursday, Dec. 13

ARREST: Oregon Road, Richard L. Trower, 46, of Elk was arrested on a DOC detainer. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Antler Lane, report of a Facebook scam. DISTURBANCE: W. Walnut St., report of a male yelling in middle of the roadway. ASSAULT: Phay Road, report of a female biting and kicking subjects.

Friday, Dec. 14

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE – VERBAL: Quail Loop SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE: Community Hall Road SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Kalispel Tribe, report that the subject possibly using his Social Security number for work.

DISABLED VEHICLE: Deer Valley Road, Newport, report of a deputy out with a vehicle in roadway no one is around.

ARREST: W Kelly Drive, Jackie L. Lamere, 37, of Newport was arrested on a felony out of county warrant.

ACCIDENT: Sullivan Lake Road, Ione, report that a red Subaru vehicle rolled over. The driver was out walking down road.

ARREST: N. Washington Ave., Newport, Jonathon D. Kuhn, 28, of Spokane was arrested for failure to comply and resisting arrest. BURGLARY: Westside Calispel Road, report of a cold burglary it is unknown when it hap-

ACCIDENT: Flowery Trail, report that a vehicle slid off into the ditch. ATTEMPT-LOCATE: Hwy. 2, report of an attempt to locate a wanted subject. ARREST: Hwy. 2, Brandon L. Rusin, 35, of Newport was arrested for failure to appear. West Bonner County

Monday, Dec. 10 ACCIDENT, UNKNOWN INJURY: Hwy. 2, Oldtown ACCIDENT SLIDE OFF: Lower Quartz Creek Road, Priest River NON-INJURY ACCIDENT: Eastside Road, Priest River

Tuesday, Dec. 11 ACCIDENT SLIDE OFF: Hwy. 41, Oldtown

DISORDERLY CONDUCT: Hwy. 2, Priest River

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Spring Valley Road, report of a suspicious vehicle in the driveway with no one home.

ACCIDENT: Hwy. 211, report that a blue SUV slid off the road.

ANIMAL PROBLEM: Hwy. 2, report of cows out on the highway.

ANIMAL PROBLEM: S. Spokane Ave., report that the neighbor’s dog jumped the fence and attacked the complainant’s dog.

ACCIDENT: Hwy. 20, report that a white Ford slid off the road and is partially blocking it.

TRESPASSING: Pines Road, Newport, report that a subject plowed his tractor in.

Sunday, Dec. 16 ANIMAL PROBLEM: Phay Road, report of five horses on the side of the road.

DOMESTIC DISPUTE: Sherman St., Priest River

FOUND PROPERTY: Park St., Metaline Falls, report of a wallet found.

TRAFFIC HAZARD: Hwy. 31, Metaline Falls, report of a semi truck in the road putting on chains because it’s stuck, requesting traffic control.

ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 2,report of a vehicle with poor lane travel.

ACCIDENT: Hwy. 2, report of a two-vehicle collision.

ACCIDENT: Spruce St., report of a two-vehicle collision blocking the road.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE: W. 5th St., Newport, report that someone wrote a message on the bathroom wall.

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Hwy. 2, report of a suspicious vehicle parked and watching the coffee stand.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE: Pine Road, Oldtown

DRUGS-MARIJUANA: Monumental Way, Cusick, report that two students were found with pot in their lockers.

ACCIDENT: Hwy. 20, Newport, report that a vehicle went off road. One subject is out and there may be smoke coming from the vehicle.

Saturday, Dec. 15

WEAPON OFFENSE: Stanley Court, report that the complainant believes someone is on the neighbor’s property shooting.

ARREST: W. Kelly Drive, Newport, John L. West, 40, of Spokane was arrested for assault in the fourth degree domestic violence, malicious mischief in the third degree, domestic violence and interfering with reporting domestic violence.

DECEASED PERSON: Bergen Road, Newport, report that the complainant’s husband is deceased. He passed away over night.

ILLEGAL BURNING: S. Fea Ave., report that the neighbors have a fire in the back yard. DISTURBANCE: W. 4th St., report that subjects were physically fighting. They have stopped now.

ARREST: W. Kelly Drive, Newport, Larry A. Deluna, 47, of Newport, was arrested for failure to appear.

TRAFFIC HAZARD: Kirkpatrick Road, Elk, report of about five horses running down the road towards Hwy. 2.

TRANSPORT: Newport, Gordon Lautenbach, 70, of Elk arrested for DUI and Jackie Lamere, 37 Newport arrested for an out of county warrant were transported to Spokane.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE – VERBAL: W. Kelly Drive, Newport, report that the complainant hears screaming and yelling from inside the trailer.

ACCIDENT: Hwy. 31, Metaline, report that the complainant witnessed a slide off.

JUVENILE PROBLEM: S. Calispel Ave., Newport

FIRE- APPLIANCE: N. 8th Ave., report that the house next door is on fire, oil caught fire in the kitchen.

ACCIDENT, UNKNOWN INJURY: Hwy. 2, Oldtown

Wednesday, Dec. 12 ACCIDENT, UNKNOWN INJURY: Lower Quartz Creek Road, Priest River UNATTENDED DEATH: Cabin Ridge Road, Spirit Lake

Thursday, Dec. 13 ARREST: High St., Priest River, Steve Rheingans, 45, of Priest River turned himself in on warrants. DRIVING WITHOUT PRIVILEGES: Hwy. 2, Priest River ARREST: Hwy. 2, Priest River, a 16-year-old juvenile male, of Blanchard was arrested for resisting arrest and obstructing a peace officer. DOMESTIC DISPUTE: Krupps Road, Spirit Lake, Michael Vargas, 68, of Spirit Lake was arrested for battery. NON-INJURY ACCIDENT: Clagstone Cutoff, Spirit Lake

Friday, Dec. 14 CITED AND RELEASED: Hwy. 41, Blanchard, a 43-year-old Coeur d’Alene man was cited and released for reckless driving and excessive speed.

Saturday, Dec. 15 RECKLESS DRIVING: Hwy. 2, Oldtown

Sunday, Dec. 16 No reportable incidents

p u b l i c m e e t i n g s Wednesday, Dec. 19

Thursday, Dec. 20

Diamond Lake Water and Sewer District Board: 10 a.m. - District Office

Bonner County Planning and Zoning Commission Workshop: 5 p.m. - Bonner County Administrative Building, Sandpoint

Pend Oreille County Park Board: 2 p.m. - Cusick Community Center West Bonner County School Board: 6 p.m. - District Office, Priest River

South Pend Oreille Fire & Rescue: 7 p.m. - Station 31, 325272 Highway 2, Diamond Lake

Monday, Dec. 24

Fire District No. 4 Commissioners: 6 p.m. - Dalkena Fire Station

Christmas Eve

Ione Town Council: 7 p.m. - Clerk’s Office

Christmas Day

Tuesday, Dec. 25

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Sophia Rowley Selkirk Elementary

Lizzie Brown Selkirk Elementary

Association of Western Pulp & Paper Workers Local 422

Cade Johnson Selkirk Elementary

Jon Lang Selkirk Elementary

Lane Reed Selkirk Elementary

Newport Soroptomists

Professional Realty Services

Weavers Garage & Exhaust

Third Grade Christmas Greeting Cards These one of a kind cards were drawn and submitted by the area third grade classes including: Stratton Elementary, Bess Herian Elementary and Selkirk Elementary in Pend Oreille County and Priest River Elementary, Priest Lake Elementary, Idaho Hill Elementary and House of the Lord Christian Academy in west Bonner County. All the students did an excellent job. The sponsors wish everyone a very Merry Christmas! See Page 1A, 2A, 15A and 16A for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and Honorable Mention Place Winners.

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Millie Akers Selkirk Elementary

Eli Timmreck Selkirk Elementary

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Noah McNaughton Selkirk Elementary

Noah Taylor Selkirk Elementary

Andrew Johnson Selkirk Elementary

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Lacey Porter Selkirk Elementary

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The Cutter Theatre

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Selah Stigall House of the Lord Christian Academy

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Christian Williams House of the Lord Christian Academy

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Anden Griesemer House of the Lord Christian Academy

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Senator Shelly Short

Aaron Shaddoh Stratton Elementary

Kylee Arner Stratton Elementary

Macayla Boone Stratton Elementary

Kassidee Salter Stratton Elementary

Senator Shelly Short

Kira Mende Stratton Elementary

Makayla Peone Stratton Elementary

Logan Lingo Stratton Elementary

Trenden Ellison Stratton Elementary

Senator Shelly Short

Newport Health Center

Hansen Logging, LLC

Golden China Restaurant

Emily Cramer Stratton Elementary

Payton Bennett Stratton Elementary

Lily Smith Stratton Elementary

Jesse Davidson Stratton Elementary

Adams Tractor & Coeur d’Alene Tractor

Inland Power & Light

Seebers

Children’s Learning World, LLC

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Newport, WA • (509)447-3139

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Ava Gillette Stratton Elementary

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Priest River, ID • (208)437-3304

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Association of Western Pulp & Paper Workers Local 422

Stormie Tucker Stratton Elementary

Tyson Hanley Stratton Elementary

Ryland Morgan Stratton Elementary

Addyson Peasley Stratton Elementary

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Country Lane Embroidery

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Landon Hall House of the Lord Christian Academy

Baylor Reedy Stratton Elementary

Maelee Jurgens House of the Lord Christian Academy

Devon Long House of the Lord Christian Academy

Mountain West Bank

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Duane Leslie House of the Lord Christian Academy

Danielle Parsley Stratton Elementary

Elijah Marshall Stratton Elementary

Easton Criswell Stratton Elementary

J & K Concrete

Sandpoint Super Drug

C & C Barbershop

Wendle Ford, Nissan & Used

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J & K Concrete

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Brayden Tucker Stratton Elementary

Lance Sinka Stratton Elementary

Makenzie Geaudreau Stratton Elementary

Hayden Krahn Stratton Elementary

Excess Disposal

Port of Pend Oreille

Clark Electric, LLC

Newport Vision Source

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Usk, WA • (509)445-1090

Newport, WA • (509)447-2319

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Selena Oziah Stratton Elementary

Zoey Bryant Stratton Elementary

Kaia Williamson Stratton Elementary

Waylon Farrar Stratton Elementary

Riverbank Family Restaurant

Pend Oreille County Library District

Northern Docks & Barge

David Sears Stratton Elementary

Wyatt Pratt Stratton Elementary

Eric Trickel Stratton Elementary

Cody Andrea Stratton Elementary

Perfection Tire & Auto

Bliss Chiropractic Health Center

James A. Sewell & Associates, LLC

Petroglyph Printing

Reed Troumbley Stratton Elementary

Abby Martin Stratton Elementary

Kiana Hatcher Stratton Elementary

Taylor Nelson Stratton Elementary

The Usk Community Club

Evergreen Truss & Supply

Clearwater Properties Leslie Moug

Century 21 Beutler Waterfront Dick Bockemuehl

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of her grandsons, Don Oneida. Doris was very involved with the veterans, being a life time member of the DAV Auxiliary. She served over 1,000 hours as a volunteer at the Veterans Hospital in Prescott, Ariz., always striving to earn a plaque for her volunteer work as her Mother had done in Spokane, Wash. Doris was very involved in her church, volunteering many hours with a sewing group making quilts. She often chuckled, stating the main reason they needed her was due to her “being the only one who knew how to operate a modern sewing machine.” In her ‘spare time’ she would crochet hats for the premature babies at the local hospitals. Doris was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Blackwood, her parents Charles and Irene (Truman) Olson, a brother Donald Olson, a sister Margie Mead, a granddaughter Karen Blackwood and two nephews John Mead and Jason Biss. She is survived by her four children: Kathleen (Ray) Oneida of Bonney Lake, Wash.; Charles (Katrina) Blackwood of Gulfport, Miss.; Stephen (Julie) Blackwood of Everett, Wash.; Nancy (Stan) Tillberg of Cheney, Wash; 14 grandchildren; 30 great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; numerous nieces and nephews and a sister, Patricia (Jack) Biss of Newport, Wash. Doris was truly a humanitarian at heart. No grass ever grew under her busy feet - she was a force of nature and we will miss her very much.

Timothy “Tim” John Reed OLDTOWN

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Timothy “Tim” John Reed on Dec. 16, at the age of 55, in Oldtown, Idaho. Reed Tim was born and raised in Ione before moving to Renton, Wash., where he met the love of his life, Teresa McCurry, while cruising the Renton Loop in 1985. Tim and Teresa were married on Sept. 4, 1987, and began raising a family with daughter DeAnn and son Matt. It wasn’t long, however, before Tim missed the close-knit community he grew up in and returned to Ione in 1990, with his young family in tow. After returning, Tim first went into business briefly with his mom at Reed’s Shop and Save before eventually finding his true calling in construction, excelling at the carpentry trade. At the time of his death, Tim

had been working as a journeyman carpenter at the Kalispel Tribe where he had been employed for nearly 15 years. Tim was beloved by his family and the many who were blessed to call him a friend. His impact on the lives of those who loved him will never be forgotten or replicated. Tim is survived by Teresa, his wife of more than 30 years, his daughter DeAnn (Thomas) Sawyer of Newport, Wash., and son Matt (Janna) Reed of Cusick, Wash.; Tim’s seven grandchildren, Tommy, Kylah, Everett, Jordan, Andy, Paxton and Lucas were the light of his life and he cheered them on at every sporting event and school function. Tim was preceded in death by his dad, John Reed and is survived by his mom, Karen Reed and two sisters Tammy (Jim) Benham of Oldtown, Idaho, and Becky (Craig) Larson of Ione, Wash. Tim adored his nieces Sara Larson, Jodi Benham (Christopher Huizar) and their son Archibaldo; Amy (Joe) Sams and their children Jace, Colton and Miah. As further proof of Tim’s boundless love for all, he had a special place

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in his heart for his “bonus” daughters Caytlin and Jocelin Nenema. Tim will be remembered fondly for his love of the Zags, fishing (and the tall tales that accompany it), shooting pool, golf – and his favorite past-time of all – his love/hate relationship with the Seattle Seahawks. Tim’s family wants to invite you to celebrate his life on Saturday, Dec. 22, at Camas Wellness Center located at 1821 LeClerc Road North, Cusick, WA 99119. The service will begin at noon, with a reception following. Afterwards, if you’d like to continue sharing stories and play a game of pool in Tim’s honor, join us at Fay’s Lounge at 402 N. Idaho Ave., Oldtown, Ida-

ho. In lieu of flowers, the family would like you to please consider a donation in Tim’s name to Newport Little Guys Wrestling to support his grandsons’ love of the sport. Sherman-Campbell Funeral and Cremation Services in Priest River is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at shermancampbell.com.

Roger S. Holt SPIRIT LAKE

Roger S. Holt left this earth on Dec. 11, 2018, to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He was 76. He will be missed here on earth by his wife Linda and all of his family and friends, but we are

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rejoicing that he has left the pain and sorrow of this earth behind. We look forward to seeing him again. A memorial service in his honor will be held April 19, 2019, at 11 a.m. at Church of Faith on Highway 41, Oldtown. Sherman-Campbell Funeral and Cremation Services in Newport is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at shermancampbell.com. SEE OBITUARIES, 16A

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Raina Peasley, 15, picks up her and her siblings’ presents at the annual Youth Emergency Services (YES) Christmas Party last Saturday.

kids from West Bonner County come to us for help,” YES Executive Director Martina Coordes said. “We don’t turn them away.” Established in 2008, YES’s mission according to their Facebook page is, “To support youth in making choices that will help them find and keep safe living conditions. Y.E.S. is committed to supporting young people between the ages of 12 and 18 in their efforts to remain at home or find alternative homes in which they can grow and thrive.” YES recently required a second location in Newport to better serve the 18- to 24-year-old young adults. The new building is on Third Street and YES signed the rental lease Dec. 3. Coordes said the second location would provide services such as help with navigating housing and career develop-

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ment. “Adults need different services, and we want to have more separation between the young kids like the 12-year-olds and the 24-year-olds,” Coordes said. There are currently 21 young adults YES is serving. Coordes expects the young adult location to be fully operational by February 2019. “I would just love for people to know how much we appreciate their generosity,” Coordes said, as the party began to wind down and children collected their presents. “We had someone gift guitar lessons, a bed, all of the churches came out and took tags and the hospital gave toiletry bags – there’s just no way to thank everyone.” For more information about YES, go to www. yesteensupport.com.

OBITUARI ES Thelma Richter NEWPORT

On Dec. 12, Thelma went to join our Lord at age 104. She was born Nov. 17, 1914, to John and Olive Victor in Chicago. She was preceded in death by the love of her life Walt Richter. Also passed were her mom, dad, brother Oscar and grandsons Ronny and Kip. She is survived by her daughter Carol and son Randy (Vicki), five grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and 12 great-great-grandchildren. She met the love of her life, Walt Richter at the age of 14 and married him at 18. This woman was way before her time, filling all of the bucket lists from the beginning. From stilling alcohol during prohibition, to horseback riding at the age of 89, and taking a fling on a wave runner at 91. This woman had the most adventuresome spirit. Oh how she will be missed! Contributions are welcome to animal shelters or Newport Hospital & Health Services, Long Term Care: 714 Scott St, Newport, WA 99156. Please join us for a celebration of her life Thursday Dec. 20, 2018, at 11 a.m. The service will be held at Thornhill Valley Chapel, 1400 S. Pines Rd., Spokane Valley, WA.

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A Christmas Carol BY CHARLES DICKENS

YES! and the bedpost was his own. The bed was his own, the room was his own. Best and happiest of all, the Time before him was his own, to make amends in! “I will live in the Past, the Present, and the Future!” Scrooge repeated, as he scrambled out of bed. “The Spirits of all Three shall strive within me. Oh Jacob Marley! Heaven, and the Christmas Time be praised for this! I say it on my knees, old Jacob; on my knees!” His face was wet with tears. “They are not torn down,” cried Scrooge, folding one of his bedcurtains in his arms, “they are not torn down, rings and all. They are here—I am here—the shadows of the things that would have been, may be dispelled. They will be. I know they will!” “I don’t know what to do!” cried Scrooge, laughing and crying in the same breath. “I am as light as a feather, I am as happy as an angel, I am as merry as a schoolboy. I am as giddy as a drunken man. A merry Christmas to everybody! A happy New Year to all the world.” He had frisked into the sitting-room, and was now standing there: perfectly winded. “There’s the door, by which the Ghost of Jacob Marley entered!” cried Scrooge, starting off again, and going round the fireplace. “There’s the corner where the Ghost of Christmas Present, sat! There’s the window where I saw the wandering Spirits! It’s all right, it’s all true, it all happened. Ha ha ha!” Really, for a man who had been out of practice for so many years, it was a splendid laugh. “I don’t know what day of the month it is!” said Scrooge. “I don’t know

how long I’ve been among the Spirits. I don’t know anything. I’m quite a baby. Never mind. I don’t care. I’d rather be a baby.” The churches began ringing out the lustiest peals he had ever heard. Clash, clang, hammer; ding, dong, bell. Oh, glorious, glorious! Running to the window, he opened it, and put out his head. No fog, no mist; clear, bright, cold. Golden sunlight; Heavenly sky; sweet fresh air; merry bells. Oh, glorious! Glorious! “What’s to-day!” cried Scrooge, calling downward to a boy in Sunday clothes. “EH?” returned the boy. “What’s to-day, my fine fellow?” said Scrooge. “To-day!” replied the boy. “Why, CHRISTMAS DAY.” “It’s Christmas Day!” said Scrooge to himself. “I haven’t missed it. The Spirits have done it all in one night. They can do anything they like. Of course they can. Of course they can. Hallo, my fine fellow!” “Hallo!” returned the boy. “Do you know the poultry shop, in the next street, at the corner?” Scrooge inquired. “I should hope I did,” replied the lad. “An intelligent boy!” said Scrooge. “A remarkable boy! Do you know whether they’ve sold the prize Turkey that was hanging up there?—Not the little prize Turkey: the big one?” “What, the one as big as me?” returned the boy. “What a delightful boy!” said Scrooge. “Yes, yes!” “It’s hanging there now,” replied the boy. “Is it?” said Scrooge. “Go and buy it.” “What!” exclaimed the boy. “I am in earnest,” said Scrooge. “Go and tell ’em to bring it here, that I may give them the direction where to take it. Come back with the man, and I’ll give you a shilling. Come back with him in less than five minutes and I’ll give you half-acrown!” The boy was off like a

shot. “I’ll send it to Bob Cratchit’s!” whispered Scrooge, rubbing his hands, and splitting with a laugh. “He sha’n’t know who sends it. It’s twice the size of Tiny Tim!” He wrote the address somehow, and went down-stairs to open the street door, ready for the coming of the poulterer’s man. As he stood there, waiting his arrival, the knocker caught his eye. “I shall love it, as long as I live!” cried Scrooge, patting it with his hand. “It’s a wonderful knocker!—Here’s the Turkey! How are you! Merry Christmas!” It was a Turkey! “Why, it’s impossible to carry that to Camden Town,” said Scrooge. “You must have a cab.” The chuckle with which he said this, and the chuckle with which he paid for the Turkey, and the chuckle with which he paid for the cab, and the chuckle with which he recompensed the boy, were only to be exceeded by the chuckle with which he sat down breathless in his chair again, and chuckled till he cried. He dressed himself “all in his best,” and at last got out into the streets. The people were by this time pouring forth, as he had seen them with the Ghost of Christmas Present; and Scrooge regarded every one with a delighted smile. Three or four goodhumoured fellows said, “Good morning, sir! A merry Christmas to you!” And Scrooge said often afterwards, that of all the

happy sounds he had ever heard, those were the happiest in his ears. He had not gone far, when coming on towards him he beheld the gentleman, who had walked into his counting-house the day before. It sent a pang across his heart to think how this old gentleman would look upon him when they met; but he knew what path lay straight before him, and he took it. “My dear sir,” said Scrooge, quickening his pace, and taking the old gentleman by both his hands. “How do you do? I hope you succeeded yesterday. It was very kind of you. A merry Christmas to you, sir! Allow me to ask your pardon. And will you have the goodness to allow me to give you”— here Scrooge whispered in his ear. “Lord bless me!” cried the gentleman, as if his breath were taken away. “My dear Mr. Scrooge, are you serious?” “If you please,” said Scrooge. “Not a farthing less. A great many backpayments are included in it, I assure you. Will you do me that favour?” “My dear sir,” said the other, shaking hands with him. “I don’t know what to say—” “Don’t say anything, please,” retorted Scrooge. “Will you come and see me?” “I will!” cried the old gentleman. And it was clear he meant to do it. “Thank’ee,” said Scrooge. “I am much SEE CAROL, 3B

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obliged to you. I thank you fifty times. Bless you!” He went to church, and walked about the streets, and watched the people hurrying to and fro, and patted children on the head, and found that everything could yield him pleasure. He had never dreamed that anything could give him so much happiness. In the afternoon he turned his steps towards his nephew’s house. He passed the door a dozen times, before he had the courage to go up and knock. But he made a dash, and did it: “Is your master at home, my dear?” said Scrooge to the girl. “Yes, sir.” “Where is he, my love?” said Scrooge. “He’s in the diningroom, sir, along with mistress. I’ll show you up-stairs, if you please.” “He knows me,” said Scrooge, with his hand already on the diningroom lock. “I’ll go in here, my dear.” “Fred!” said Scrooge. “Why bless my soul!” cried Fred, “who’s that?” “It’s I. Your uncle Scrooge. I have come to dinner. Will you let me in, Fred?” Let him in! It is a mercy he didn’t shake his arm off. He was at home in five minutes. Nothing could be heartier. Wonderful party, wonderful games, won-der-ful happiness! But he was early at the office next morning. Oh, he was early there. If he could only be there first, and catch Bob Cratchit

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B R I E F LY Bad week for Lay Griz NEWPORT – The Lady Grizzlies had two hard losses this week. Newport lost at home against Lakeside Friday, Dec. 14, by 12 points. The Grizzlies were only trailing by two at the end of the first half, but they failed to persevere in the second half. The final score was 45-33. “It was a close game against Lakeside,” coach Mike Frederick said. “We just couldn’t score. Julie Schooner had a pretty good game with 14 rebounds and kept that momentum in the game against Freeman.” Mckinley Leslie led the Grizzlies with 16 points, Evelyn Jergens and Alika Robinson scored six points each, and Brooke Marsengill scored five points. The Grizzlies lost by 31 points in Freeman Dec. 15. They were down by 13 points at halftime. The final score was 53-22. “We played well, but the inability to score weighs on you,” Frederick said. “I was pleased with some aspects of the game. We will see if we can do better this week.”Evelyn Jergens led the Grizzlies with eight points, Leslie and Robinson scored five points each, and Jessica Hankey and Kaylee Knight each scored two. A game in Colville Dec. 11 was canceled due to snow. Newport played Deer Park Tuesday. Results will be next week’s paper. The Grizzlies will play at home against Liberty Wednesday, Dec. 19, at 5:30 p.m. They host Cheney Thursday, Dec. 27, at 6:30 p.m.

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IONE – The Selkirk boys basketball team played twice last week, losing to Inchelium 79-46 Friday and beating Northport 7731 Saturday. Friday the Rangers traveled to Inchelium to play a good Inchelium team. The teams played to a 17-17 first quarter. Then the Hornets had a big second quarter, outscoring the Rangers by eight to go into halftime up 44-36. The Rangers stayed cold after the half, giving up five more points, trailing 64-49 going into the last quarter, where they were outscored by two to finish 79-64. Jay Link led Selkirk scorers with 14 points. Justin Krabbenhoft had 14 and Steven Davis scored 12 in the non league game. Saturday the Rangers

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NEWPORT – The Priest River Spartans boys basketball team probably didn’t expect a warm welcome on the court when they visited Newport for a non-league game Wednesday, Dec. 12. The Grizzlies weren’t in a very welcoming mood either, handing their cross border rivals a 79-32 defeat. “Newport game was a rough game,” Spartan coach Kevin Wylie said. “We were not prepared for this game, although we game planned all week and focused on defending Newport and their strong offense.” In the end, Priest River couldn’t get its own offense going, nor stop Newport. “We struggled to settle into our offense, and we

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Priest River’s Brett Gordon goes up for a shot with Newport’s Sam Thomas defending. Newport won 79-32 at home Wednesday.

gave up too many good easy buckets,” Wylie said. Newport coach Jamie Pancho said his players have made a smooth transition from football to basketball. The Grizzlies were in the state championship football game, which gave them a late start with basketball. “HonMINER PHOTO|DON GRONNING estly, the Newport’s Danny Bradbury scored 22 transition points against Priest River, including several for football 3-pointers. guys to bas-

ketball was smooth because our programs teach a lot of the same competitive principles,” he said. “Additionally, this group of guys lifts together year round, play sports together; basically, they spend a lot of time together, which makes them comfortable competing together.” Pancho said his young players are playing well. “Ben Krogh, Michael Owen, Tiegen Prange and Nick Deerwester are our young guys,” he said. “They’ve all played fearless so far, and that’s helped the balance of this team. Ben and Michael specifically have done a great job on the boards. They are our top two re-

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were at home against Northport. The Rangers got out to a 22-5 first quarter lead and never looked back. They didn’t allow Northport to score more than nine in any quarter. Thomas Huttle scored 15 for the Rangers to lead Selkirk scoring. Scoring was spread around, with nine players scoring. Link had 14 points, Ryan Zimmerman scored a dozen and Zech Curran scored 10. Selkirk has a 3-1 Northeast 1B North conference record. They are in third place behind Inchelium (4-1) and Cusick (4-0). Selkirk has a 3-3 overall record. The Rangers will play twice next week. They will host Cusick Thursday, Dec. 20, at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 21, they will play Wellpinit, also at home. That game starts at 6:30 p.m.

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IONE – Selkirk had a give and take week in girl’s basketball. They just barley lost the first game of the week against Inchelium, and came away with a win in the second game against Northport. Jenna Couch score 47 points for the Rangers in the two games. The Rangers lost the game by five points in Inchelium Thursday, Dec. 13. Inchelium had a 15-point lead over Selkirk by halftime, but the Rangers did not give up as they rallied in the fourth quarter and scored 18 points. Their defense prevented the Hornets form scoring more than five points that quarter. Still the Rangers lost 44-49. “It was a tough game against Inchelium. They are a competitive team,” Rangers coach Jack Couch

River 22-8 in the third quarter and 22-7 in the fourth to take the 79-32 win. Newport’s Bradbury led all scorers with 22 points. Tug Smith scored 14 and Ben Krogh had 11 for Newport. Spartan scoring was led by Keegan Hegel and Brandon McCracken, with nine points each. Priest River is playing without one of its best players, senior Robbie Anselmo, who has missed games while recovering from a foot injury. Wylie expects him back in time for Intermountain League play. The Spartans will have their first league game Jan. 4.

Panthers get pair of wins BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

CUSICK – The Cusick Panthers boys basketball team was in action twice last week, getting wins against Northport and Republic. The Panthers traveled to Northport Friday, Dec. 14, where they won 66-42. “We played pretty well,” Cusick coach Rob Seymour said. Northport was big, but wasn’t as quick as the Panthers, he said. It was a competitive first half, with Cusick taking an 18-11 lead. Northport outscored the Panthers by two in the second quarter to trim the lead. Cusick was up 31-26 at the half. SEE PANTHERS, 5B

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Ranger girls win one, lose one BY CANEEL JOHNSON

bounders right now, and I don’t think other teams counted on that.” Newport got off to a quick start against Priest River, with Danny Bradbury hitting several 3-pointers in the first few minutes. The quarter ended with the Grizzlies up by 10, 22-12. Both teams clamped down on defense in the second quarter, with Newport holding the Spartans to five points. The Griz were held to their lowest scoring quarter, with 13 points. The halftime score was 35-17. Newport pretty much picked up where they left off in the third quarter. They outscored Priest

said. “We just didn’t play good basketball. At halftime we were down a bit, but we came back in the fourth quarter. We are struggling to execute our offense. If we can’t execute at both ends of the court we will not be able to win against teams like Inchelium.” Jenna Couch led the Rangers in scoring with 20 points, Bree Dawson scored nine points, Nicol Lyons and Whitney Dawson scored six points, Kaitlyn Chantry scored two points and Madison Chantry scored one point. The Rangers defeated the Mustangs at home Dec. 15. The Rangers started out with a strong first quarter. By halftime the Rangers had an eight-point lead over Northport. They continued to dominate the game and came out with a win. The final score was 57-40. “Northport is competitive, but we were the stronger team,” Couch said.

“We pulled away from them in every quarter. We had 38 turnovers and played very well. Besides leading in scoring Jenna Couch had 11 steals, which is abnormally high. Before her knee surgery she led the state in steals. She is a dangerous defensive player.” Jenna Couch led the scoring for the Rangers with an 27 points. That is almost half the total points for the Rangers. Whitney Dawson scored 11 points, Bree Dawson and Kaitlyn Chantry scored six points each, Nicaol Lyons scored four points and Madison Chantry scored three points. “Northport is a very young team that is going to get better as time goes on,” Couch said. “Hailey Young, their senior, did a great job and led them in points, but one person does not make up a team.” Selkirk will play at home against Cusick Thursday, Dec. 20 at 6 p.m.

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Cusick perseveres for the win BY CANEEL JOHNSON OF THE MINER

CUSICK – The Panthers came back from being down seven points to beat Republic at home Saturday, Dec. 15. They rallied and dominated the second half. The final score was 37-34. “There was a lot of improvement from the lady Panthers Saturday in the evening game against Republic. The lady Panthers are a small young team but they have a lot of fight and determination,” Panthers coach Marcella

Haynes said. “The game was a close game all the way to the buzzer. The ladies put up a lot more shots, even though the shots were not going in, they kept on shooting and that kept us in the game. They hit the boards going for the defense and offence rebounds. The lady Panthers won their first game. I did mention to the girls it’s not the win I’m proud of, it’s the hard work and determination you girls have in your heart and to see it on the court is what I’m proud of.” Teresa Campbell led the

Panthers in scoring with 18 points and three assists. Emma Hardie scored one point and had 17 rebounds, Linden Peterson scored five points and had two assists, Danelle Sam had nine rebounds and scored three points and Jalyna Castillo scored nine points and had five rebounds. The game earlier in the week did not have a happy ending for the Panthers. The Mustangs crushed the Panthers in Northport Dec. 14. The Mustangs won by 44 points. The final score was 76-32.

“Friday night’s game against Northport was a tough loss, but the lady Panthers fought to the end of the game,” Haynes said. Teresa Campbell again led the Panthers in scoring with 14 points. She also had three assists. Emma Hardie scored 10 points and had led the Panthers in rebounds with 16. Jalyna Castillo scored eight points and had five rebounds and Danelle Sam had seven rebounds. Cusick will got to Selkirk Thursday for a game that starts at 6 p.m.

Grizzlies grapple with Deer Park Stags BY SOPHIA ALDOUS OF THE MINER

DEER PARK – The Grizzlies dueled the Stags in wrestling at Deer Park Dec. 10, grappling to an overall finish of 53-24 in Deer Park’s favor. Newport had forfeits in the 106- and 113-pound weight divisions. At 120-pounds Jeremy Ward wrestled a tough kid from Deer Park, losing by a technical fall in the second period. At 126, Nico Garcia wrestled a female Deer Park opponent, sealing the deal with a second round pin. At 132-pounds, Tobias Kramer’s heart was in the match but he just could not prevent himself from getting

pinned, Newport coach Adrian Bojorquez said. Gage Seger, 138, got out of position in the third period and got pinned. Another 138-pounder, Tyler Ward, wrestled Deer Park’s 145-pounder, who is a multiple state placer and hard to beat. Ward battled for three rounds and lost a close match, 7-5. At 152-pounds Nate Allen went out on the mat and he won his match by pin. At 160 Jevin Stricker would come in and give his opponent a long grueling battle that went back and forth, Bojorquez said. Stricker lost the match by a score of 10-6. At 170-pounds Warren Hamblen fought hard, but got pinned

early in the first period. Jed Cupp, 182, went out and wrestled despite being ill. He had a hard time getting going but pinned his opponent and got the Grizzlies six team points. At 195-pounds Matt Kirkwood wrestled a female opponent and won by a pin. Gus Newman, 220, wrestled with some bravado in this match, but couldn’t quite seal the deal when he gave up a pin late in the first period, Bojorquez said. At 285-pounds Michael Rowe wrestled aggressively, but gave up a pin in the first period. On Friday, Dec. 28 Newport will travel to Royal for the Royal Christmas Tournament (TBA).

PANTHERS: Stepped it up in second half FROM PAGE 4A

The Panthers stepped it up in the second half, extending the lead by nine points in the third quarter and outscoring Northport 17-7 in the fourth to take the 66-42 Northeast 1B League North win. Colton Seymour scored 25 points to lead all scorers. Ethan Hardie had 14 points and Kyden Nomee scored 11. Saturday, Dec. 15, Cusick hosted Republic,

getting a 76-40 win. “They’re still pretty inexperienced,” Seymour said of the Republic team. Cusick puts pressure on the ball handler every game. This time, Cusick’s two biggest scorers – Seymour and Hardie – got into foul trouble early in the game and sat out much of the game. “They probably didn’t play at all in the second quarter,” Seymour said. Instead, other players picked up the slack, with

seven players scoring in the game, led by Devin BrownEagle, who scored 17. Trevor Shanholtzer scored 15, Seymour scored 15, Dylan Reijonen scored 13, Celias Holmes scored eight, Hardie scored six and Kyden Nomee scored two. Cusick led from the start, up 18-6 at the end of the first quarter and 40-17 at the half. The Panthers continued to dominate in the second half, outscoring Republic

21-8 in the third quarter before cruising through the final quarter 15-15 for the 76-40 win. Cusick leads the North conference with a 4-0 league record, followed by Inchelium (4-1), Selkirk (3-1), Curlew (2-3), Northport (1-4) and Republic (0-5). Cusick played Chewelah Tuesday, Dec. 18, after The Miner went to press. Thursday, Dec. 20 they will go to Selkirk for a game.

Reyes brings home trophy from Tri State BY SOPHIA ALDOUS OF THE MINER

PRIEST RIVER – Spartan wrestler Arron Reyes won second at the prestigious Tri State Tournament at Coeur d’Alene last week with the senior winning second place at 220

pounds. Reyes went all the way to the third round of the tournament, beating his first two opponents with a bye and a pin . In the third round he lost by a 9-1 decision. “We got caught early and just didn’t recover,” says coach Jesse Hellinger. “We hate to lose, but it

Hard week for Spartans PRIEST RIVER – The Spartans lost all three games at home this week. The Spartans lost at home Tuesday, Dec. 11, against Sandpoint. The Bulldogs had a six-point lead by half time and won the game by 22 points. The final score was 51-29. “The girls had a great first quarter. That was the best start to a game we’ve had this season—everyone was fired up and ready to go,” said Spartan coach Morgan Douglas. “It was exciting as a coach to see them being competitive and working together. Sandpoint struggled to score as we got a lead of 7-0 right away. As we came out the second half, Sandpoint began to figure out our defense and started to pull away. We struggled to run our sets and it was difficult to come back when a few of their girls were shooting well from the 3-point line. Overall, our defense was great and now we just need to work hard on our offense.” The Spartans lost at home against Clark Fork Dec. 14 by four points. Clark Fork had only a three-point lead at half time. The two teams battled it out, but the Wampus Cats took the win. The final score was 28-22. Karah Fink led the scoring with nine points, Jasmine Martin scored five points, Hannah Palfrey and Adrie Minish scored three points each and Kiann Kren scored two points. The Spartans lost to Wallace High School by six points Dec. 15. Wallace had a 13-point lead by half time. The final score was 53-47. “Even though we lost, the girls battled,” said Douglas. “We were a little slow to start the game but then in the third quarter, Jasmine Martin had a huge four-point play when she made a buzzer beater and her free throw to close out the quarter. I think that gave the girls some energy and helped them believe they were still in it. We came up short but it was great to see some girls like Maddy Rusho and Jasmine Martin come alive and score when we needed it the most. I was really proud of the effort at the end.” Jasmine Martin led the scoring with 18 points, Karah Fink scored 15 points, Madelynn Rusho and Adrie Minish scored six points each, and Addyl Barnes scored two points. The Spartans will play at Riverside Thursday, Dec. 20 at 5:30 p.m.

takes the sting out when you can learn from it and correct what went wrong. We’re very proud of where Reyes is at, wrestling-wise. “ Priest River will travel to Lakeland Saturday, Dec. 22 (TBA) then to Cheney on Saturday, Jan. 5 (TBA).

Second quarter hurts Spartans BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

PRIEST RIVER – The Priest River Spartans boys basketball team fell to an undefeated Wallace team 75-60 Saturday, Dec. 15, but Spartan coach Kevin Wyle saw some good things in the loss. “We got out to great start,” he said. “We were effective on the offensive end.” Wylie said the team prepared for Wallace (60), knowing the Miners had two skilled guards

in Erik Brackebusch and Zach Welch. The pair combined for 85 percent of Wallace scoring all season, Wylie said. “I thought we defended them well, but they hit tough shots,” he said. Priest River came out after the half and stayed competitive, but couldn’t make up the second quarter drought. Still, Wylie was encouraged by the close quarter scores. “We competed all game and minus our small scoring drought in the second quarter, we played great,” he said.

McNaughton takes first place at Liberty Invite SPANGLE – Selkirk wrestlers experienced victory at the Liberty Invite with senior Brandon McNaughton, 145, taking first place, winning all three of his matches by pins. Bert Burnett won second place in the 152-pound weight division, winning his first three matches by decision and losing his last one by decision. Jaren Martin, 106, came in fifth place after he won his first match by decision and lost his next two by decision. Senior Dakota Massey did not wrestle due to a back injury. Selkirk will wrestle Chewelah Wednesday, Dec. 19, with matches starting at 4:15 p.m.

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Griz boys off to good start BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – The Newport Grizzlies boys basket ball team is off to a 4-0 start, with wins over Priest River, Freeman and Lakeside last week. “I thought our guys had a great opening week of basketball,” Newport coach Jamie Pancho. The transition from football to basketball went smoothly, partially because the players lift weights together and spend a lot of time together, he said. After beating Priest River Wednesday (see separate story) Newport hosted Lakeside Saturday, getting a 67-52 win. Newport led start to finish. “This was a great game by our guys,” Pancho said. “I thought our bench played hard, and gave us great minutes.” After going up 15-10 at the end of the first quarter, Newport had a 27-23 second quarter, and took a nine-point lead into halftime. The teams played a 12-12 third quarter and Newport outscored Lakeside 13-7 in the final quarter for the 67-52 win. The seniors came through, specifically Tug Smith and Danny Bradbury, Pancho said. “I thought Tug’s and Danny’s experience in highly competitive situations really stood out, as they seemed to get us a steal, basket or trip to the free throw line when we needed it most,” he said. Smith ended up with six steals and scored 14 points. Bradbury had seven boards with three steals to go with his 15 points. Ben Krogh scored 13 in the Northeast A League win. Newport knocked off another NEA opponent, Freeman, 65-56 Saturday, Dec. 15, at Freeman. “We had some tired legs coming into this game, but the boys’ toughness took over,” Pancho said. “Michael Owen had a breakout game for us, with 22 points and nine rebounds. Offensively, Michael had a great game, but he defended even better. Again, I just love the way this team makes big plays during the game when big plays are needed. Nick Deerwester hit two big threes at the right time for us, Tug got us out in transition several times for easy baskets when we needed it. These guys just do a great job of responding to pressure and tough competition.” Owen’s 22 points led all scorers. Tiegen Prange scored a dozen points and Bradbury got 11. Deer Park is leading the NEA with a 3-0 record early into the season, with Newport second with a 2-0 record. Medical Lake has a 2-1 record, Lakeside is 1-1 and Riverside and Colville are winless, at 0-2. Newport traveled to Deer Park for a game Tuesday, Dec. 18, after The Miner went to press. The next day, Wednesday, Dec. 19, they will host Liberty. That game will start at 7:15 p.m.

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2018332 PUBLIC NOTICE TS No WA08000508-16-1 TO No 16-0008772 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON CHAPTER 61.24 ET. SEQ. Grantor: DANA F EMERSON, KATHY EMERSON Current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Current Trustee of the Deed of Trust: MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps Current Mortgage Servicer of the Deed of Trust: Bank of America, N.A. Reference Number of the Deed of Trust: Instrument No. 2007 0293390 Parcel Number: 443204-53-0017 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on December 28, 2018, 09:00 AM, At the Main Stairs, Old City Courthouse, 625 W. Fourth Street, Newport, WA 99156, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, the undersigned Trustee, will sell at public auction to the highest

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

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gage. III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: FAILURE TO PAY WHEN DUE THE FOLLOWING AMOUNTS WHICH ARE NOW IN ARREARS: DELINQUENT PAYMENT INFORMATION From November 8, 2010 To August 3, 2018 Number of Payments 12 $73.40 7 $71.03 2 $66.30 1 $73.31 1 $68.48 6 $73.20 2 $70.83 2 $70.84 1 $73.29 1 $73.39 1 $71.04 1 $106.29 5 $107.57 14 $111.16 4 $107.58 2 $100.40 1 $53,520.60 1 $443.31 1 $452.31 6 $483.50 1 $389.92 1 $343.13 3 $467.91 2 $525.37 1 $474.52 2 $547.65 1 $565.90 4 $1,667.10 2$1,647.54 2 $1,707.64 1 $1,645.03 2 $1726.00 1 $1,748.18Total 88,288.59 LATE CHARGE INFORMATION November 8, 2010 August 3, 2018 $37.51 $37.51 PROMISSORY NOTE INFORMATION Note Dated: June 25, 2007 Note Amount $175,000.00 Interest Paid To: October 8, 2010 Next Due Date: November 8, 2010 Current Beneficiary: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Contact Phone No: 800-669-6650 Address: 7105 Corporate Drive, Building C, Plano, TX 75024 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $190,918.89, together with interest as provided in the Note or other

instrument secured, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute. V. The above described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. Said sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on December 28, 2018. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by December 17, 2018, (11 days before the sale date) to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before December 17, 2018 (11 days before the sale) the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustees’ fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashiers’ or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank. The sale may be terminated any time after the December 17, 2018 (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower or Grantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance by paying the entire principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees and advanc-

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Continued from 14B es, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the current Beneficiary, BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): ADDRESS DANA F EMERSON 1661 LENORA DRIVE, USK, WA 991809125 DANA F EMERSON 4171 E Early Dawn Ave, Post Falls, ID 83854 KATHY EMERSON 1661 LENORA DRIVE, USK, WA 99180-9125 KATHY EMERSON 4171 E Early Dawn Ave, Post Falls, ID 83854 UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF DANA F EMERSON 1661 LENORA DRIVE, USK, WA 99180-9125 UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF KATHY EMERSON 1661 LENORA DRIVE, USK, WA 99180-9125 by both first class and certified mail on February 17, 2017, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place February 17, 2017 on the real property described in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above described property. IX. Anyone having any objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustees’ Sale. X. Notice to Occupants or Tenants. The purchaser at the Trustee’s sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. Notice to Borrower(s) who received a letter under RCW 61.24.031: THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date on this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON

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NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you might eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission: Telephone: (877) 894-4663 or (800) 606-4819 Website: www. wshfc.org The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Telephone: (800) 569-4287 Website: www.hud.gov The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Telephone: (800) 606-4819 Website: www.homeownership.wa.gov Dated: August 16, 2018 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as Duly Appointed Successor Trustee By: Alan Burton, Vice President MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps 500 Union Street, Suite 620 Seattle, WA 98101 Toll Free Number: (844) 367-8456 TDD: (800) 833-6388 For Reinstatement/Pay Off Quotes, contact MTC Financial Inc. DBA Trustee Corps SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT www.Auction.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Auction.com at 800.280.2832ISL Number 47600, Pub Dates: 11/28/2018, 12/19/2018, THE NEWPORT MINER Published in The Newport Miner November 28 and December 19, 2018.(44,47) __________________________ 2018347 PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF PEND OREILLE COUNTY S TAT E O F WA S H I N G T O N NO. 18-2-00165-26 S U M M O N S B Y P U B L I C AT I O N KAY L. PIERCE, an individual Plaintiff, vs. L.B. FRANCO and M.J. FRANCO, husband and wife; ALVIN E. KELLY and VIRGINIA T. KELLY, husband and wife; INA L. EMERY, a single woman; ALAN E. SHODOWN, a single man; and EUGENE V. SHADOWN Defendants. The State of Washington to the said defendants, L.B. FRANCO, M.J. FRANCO, ALVIN E. KELLY, VIRGINIA KELLY, INA L. EMERY, EUGENE V. SHADOWN and LORA E. SHADOWN You are hereby summoned to appear within sixty days after the date of the first publication of this summons, to wit, within sixty days after the 5th day of December 2018, and defend the above entitled action in the above entitled court, and answer the complaint of the Plaintiff, KAY L. PIERCE, and serve a copy of your answer upon the undersigned attorneys for the Plaintiff, Heywood Horn of McNeice Wheeler, PLLC, at his office below state; and in case of your failure so to do, judgment will be rendered against you according to the demand of the complaint, which has been filed with the clerk of said court. The object of this action is to quiet title on the Plaintiff’s real property. DATED this 28th day of NOVEMBER, 2018. McNEICE WHEELER, PLLC BY: /s/ Heywood Horn HEYWOOD HORN WSBA# 53544 Attorney for Plaintiff 221 W. Main Ave., Ste 100 Spokane, WA 99201 Published in The Newport Miner December 5, 12, 19, and 26, 2018 and January 2 and 9, 2019.(45-6) __________________________

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2018350 PUBLIC NOTICE COMBINED NOTICE OF A P P L I C AT I O N A N D A C T I O N Pursuant to County Development Regulations, notice is hereby given that Pend Oreille County did on December 3, 2018 received a complete Shoreline Substantial Development Permit Application, Joint Aquatic Resources Permit Application, and associated documents from Daniel Willner and did on December 3, 2018 issue a Determination of Completeness for a ramp and dock installation (FILE NO. SSDP-18-019), Location: 822 Open Skies Rd, Parcel #: 443227520021. An Environmental Checklist under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) was pre-

pared by the applicant on October 29, 2018 and the county expects to issue a Determination of NonSignificance for this project. The optional DNS process is being used and this may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts for the proposal. Any person desiring to express their views, or to be notified of the action taken on this application should contact the Pend Oreille County Community Development Department. The submitted application and related file documents may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Pend Oreille County Courthouse, Annex Building, 418 South Scott Street, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821 and viewed at www.pendoreilleco.org. Contact: Alexa Polasky, Community Development Department Planning Technician, (509) 447-6931, apolasky@ pendoreille.org. Written comments from the public may be submitted to Pend Oreille County no later than December 27, 2018. Required Permits: Shoreline Substantial Development Permit (Pend Oreille County), Floodplain Development Permit (Pend Oreille County), WDFW, HPA Permit, USACOE, Corp Approval Dated: December 3, 2018 Published in The Newport Miner December 12 and 19, 2018.(46-2) _________________________ 2018357 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING D I A M O N D L A K E WAT E R A N D SEWER DISTRICT Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held December 21,2018 at the District office located at 172 S. Shore Rd. at l0 a.m. The purpose of said hearing is to discuss the 2019 budget. No changes have been made from the 2018 budget. At said meeting, any District ratepayer may appear and be heard for or against said plan. Toby Johnson Chairman Board of Commissioners Published in The Newport Miner December 12 and 19, 2018.(46-2) __________________________ 2018359 PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF WA S H I N G T O N FOR PEND OREILLE COUNTY NO. 18-4-00051-26 P R O B AT E N O T I C E T O CREDITORS ( R C W 11 . 4 0 . 0 3 0 ) Estate of MYRTLE L. GILLMAN, Deceased. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE The above Court has appointed me as Personal Representative of Decedent’s estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must present the claim: (a) Before the time when the claim would be barred by any applicable statute of limitations, and (b) In the manner provided in RCW 11.40.070: (i) By filing the original of the claim with the foregoing Court, and (ii) By serving on or mailing to me at the address below a copy of the claim. The claim must be presented by the later of: (a) Thirty (30) days after I served or mailed this Notice as provided in RCW 11.40.020(1)(c), or (b) Four (4) months after the date of first publication of this Notice. If the claim is not presented within this time period, the claim will be forever barred except as provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective for claims against both the Decedent’s probate and non-probate assets. Date of First Publication of this Notice: December 12, 2018 Marjorie R. Gillman, Personal Representative ELTC Law Group, PLLC Anthony Fry, Attorney PO Box 301 Newport, WA 99156 Published in The Newport Miner December 12, 19 and 26, 2018.(46-3) ___________________________ 2018356 PUBLIC NOTICE The Lenora Water and Sewer Districts January 2019 meeting will be held on Tuesday January 8th instead of Tuesday January 1st. The meeting takes place at the Skookum Lodge located at 1432 Lenora Drive in Usk. Any questions call the Lenora office at 445-0888. Published in The Newport Miner December 19 and 26, 2018.(47-2)

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__________________________ 2018358A PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF T H E S TAT E O F WA S H I N G T O N IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF PEND OREILLE CAUSE NO.: 16-2-00142-1 SHERIFF’S NOTICE OF SALE TO JUDGMENT DEBTORS Date of Judgment: 11/05/2018 Order of Sale: 11/16/2018 Date of Levy: 12/07/2018 NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC, its successors in interest and/or assigns, Plaintiff, vs. DEANNA WILLIAMS; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF TIMOTHY E. WILLIAMS; JACK L. WILLIAMS; LAURA L. WILLIAMS; AUTOMATED ACCOUNTS INC.; OCCUPANTS OF THE PREMISES; Defendant(s). TO: Deanna Williams; Unknown Heirs and Devisees of Timothy E. Williams; Jack L. Williams; Laura L. Williams; Automated Accounts, Inc.; Occupants of the Premises; and any persons or parties unknown claiming any right, title, lien or interest in the real property described in the complaint; The Superior Court of Pend Oreille County has directed the undersigned Sheriff of Pend Oreille County to sell the property described below to satisfy a judgment in the above-entitled action. The property to be sold is described as: A TRACT OF LAND IN SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 30 NORTH, RANGE 45 E.W.M., PEND OREILLE COUNTY, WASHINGTON, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 2, SAID POINT BEING LOCATED NORTH 89°35’29” WEST, 1416.00 FEET FROM THE SOUTH ¼ CORNER (GRANITE STONE WITH “+”) OF SAID SECTION 2; THENCE NORTH 0°24’31” EAST, PERPENDICULAR TO SAID SOUTH LINE OF SECTION 2, 323.50 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89°35’29” EAST, PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 2, 1341.35 FEET TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE WESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE (30 FEET FROM CENTER LINE) OF SPRING VALLEY ROAD; THENCE SOUTH 1°43’30” EAST, ALONG SAID WESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF SPRING VALLEY ROAD, 323.72 FEET TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SECTION 2; THENCE NORTH 89°35’29” WEST, ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE OF SECTION 2, 1353.40 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. ALSO KNOWN AS TRACT “A” OF R.S. #1157. PARCEL NO: 453002 30 0006 Commonly known as: 2600 Spring Valley Road, Newport, Washington 99156 The sale of the above-described property is to take place: Time: 10:00 a.m. Date: Friday, February 01, 2019 Place: Pend Oreille County Hall of Justice; Front Door, East Entrance 229 S. Garden Avenue Newport, WA 99156 The judgment debtor can avoid the sale by paying the judgment amount of $208,405.90, together with interest, costs, and fees, before the sale date. For the exact amount, contact the Pend Oreille County Sheriff’s Office. DATED this 10th day of December 2018 ALAN A. BOTZHEIM, SHERIFF PEND OREILLE COUNTY, WASHINGTON by: /s/ Ciara Williamson Ciara Williamson, Civil Deputy Published in The Newport Miner December 19, 26, 2018 and January 2 and 9, 2019.(47-4) ___________________________ 2018360 PUBLIC NOTICE M I T I G AT E D D E T E R M I N AT I O N O F NON-SIGNIFICANCE WA S H I N G T O N A D M I N I S T R AT I V E C O D E ( WA C ) 3 3 2 - 4 1 - 5 1 0 The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) issued a Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance (MDNS) under the State Environmental Policy Act Rules (Chapter 197-11 WAC) for the following project: Q Yonk Timber Sale No. 98120, harvest of 292 acres located approximately 10 miles south of Usk Continued on 16B

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Continued from 15B in Pend Oreille County, Washington, Sections 16 and 36, all in Township 32 North, Range 34 East, W.M. A completed environmental checklist and other information are on file with the agency. The Department of Natural Resources has determined this proposal will not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. Copies of the MDNS are available from the SEPA Center, P.O. Box 47015, Olympia, Washington 985047015, (360) 902-1634 or by visiting the DNR website at WWW.DNR. WA.GOV/. The public is invited to comment on this MDNS by submitting written comments to the SEPA Center at SEPACENTER@DNR. WA.GOV or P.O. Box 47015, Olympia, Washington 98504-7015 within the fourteen day comment period as indicated on the MDNS. Published in The Newport Miner December 19, 2018.(47) __________________________ 2018361 PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF WA S H I N G T O N FOR PEND OREILLE COUNTY NO. 18-4-00054-26 P R O B AT E N O T I C E T O CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) Estate of HORACE B. FLANAGAN, Deceased. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE The above Court has appointed me as Personal Representative of Decedent’s estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must present the claim: (a) Before the time when the claim would be barred by any applicable statute of limitations, and (b) In the manner provided in RCW 11.40.070: (i) By filing the original of the claim with the foregoing Court, and (ii) By serving on or mailing to me at the address below a copy of the claim. The claim must be presented by the later of: (a) Thirty (30) days after I served or mailed this Notice as provided in RCW 11.40.020(1)(c), or (b) Four (4) months after the date of first publication of this Notice. If the claim is not presented within this time period, the claim will be forever barred except as provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective for claims against both the Decedent’s probate and non-probate assets. Date of First Publication of this Notice: December 19, 2018. /s/ Michael T. Flanagan Michael T. Flanagan, Personal Representative ELTC Law Group, PLLC Anthony Fry, Attorney PO Box 301 Newport, WA 99156 Published in The Newport Miner December 19 and 26, 2018 and January 2, 2019.(47-3) ___________________________ 2018362 PUBLIC NOTICE S U P E R I O R C O U R T, S TAT E O F WA S H I N G T O N , C O U N T Y O F SPOKANE NO. 18401908-32 NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 In the Matter of the Estate of BONITA M. GATES, 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 later 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 nonprobate assets. DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: December 19, 2018. /s/ K. Wesley Clark

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K. WESLEY CLARK Presented By: STAMPER RUBENS, P.S. /s/ Alan L. Rubens ALAN L. RUBENS, WSBA #12239 Attorney for the Estate Bonita M. Gates West 720 Boone, Suite 200 Spokane, WA 99201 Published in The Newport Miner December 19 and 26, 2018 and January 2, 2019.(47-3) __________________________ 2018363 PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF WA S H I N G T O N FOR PEND OREILLE COUNTY NO. 18-4-00052-26 P R O B AT E N O T I C E T O CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) Estate of RONALD ERICKSON, Deceased. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE The above Court has appointed me as Personal Representative of Decedent’s estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must present the claim: (a) Before the time when the claim would be barred by any applicable statute of limitations, and (b) In the manner provided in RCW 11.40.070: (i) By filing the original of the claim with the foregoing Court, and (ii) By serving on or mailing to me at the address below a copy of the claim. The claim must be presented by the later of: (a) Thirty (30) days after I served or mailed this Notice as provided in RCW 11.40.020(1)(c), or (b) Four (4) months after the date of first publication of this Notice. If the claim is not presented within this time period, the claim will be forever barred except as provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective for claims against both the Decedent’s probate and non-probate assets. Date of First Publication of this Notice: December 19, 2018. /s/ Lawrence Sauer Lawrence Sauer, Personal Representative ELTC Law Group, PLLC Anthony Fry, Attorney PO Box 301 Newport, WA 99156 Published in The Newport Miner December 19 and 26, 2018 and January 2, 2019.(47-3) __________________________ 2018364 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 2019-2024 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program; 2019 Construction Program The Pend Oreille County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to receive comments on the 2019-2024 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program and the 2019 Construction Program. This hearing will take place on December 31, 2018 at 10:00am in the Commissioners Meeting Room, 625 W. 4th Street, Newport. For more information, contact Don Ramsey at 509-447-4513. If you require any reasonable accommodation to participate in the meeting, contact Clerk of the Board, 509-447-4119, at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. Published in The Newport Miner December 19 and 26, 2018.(47-2) __________________________ 2018365 PUBLIC NOTICE COMBINED NOTICE OF A P P L I C AT I O N A N D A C T I O N A N D PUBLIC HEARING Pend Oreille County did on September 4, 2018 receive a complete Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Future Land Use Map Amendment Application, SEPA Environmental Checklist, and associated documents from Pend Oreille County Location: County Wide. An Environmental Checklist under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) was prepared by the applicant on February 6, 2018 and the county expects to issue a Determination of Non-Significance for this project. The optional DNS process is being used and this may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts for the proposal (WAC 197-11-355). A public hearing for this file is scheduled for January 8, 2019 at the Cusick Community Center at 6:00 PM. The submitted application and related file documents may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Pend Oreille County Courthouse, Annex Building, 418 S. Scott Ave., Newport, WA, (509) 447-4821 and

viewed at www.pendoreilleco.org. Contact: Greg Snow, Community Development Director, gsnow@ pendoreille.org. Written comments from the public may be submitted to Pend Oreille County no later than January 4, 2019. Dated: December 14, 2018 Published in The Newport Miner December 19, 2018.(47) _________________________ 2018366 PUBLIC NOTICE COMBINED NOTICE OF A P P L I C AT I O N A N D A C T I O N A N D PUBLIC HEARING Pend Oreille County did on September 4, 2018 receive a complete Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Future Land Use Map Amendment Application, SEPA Checklist, and associated documents from Lori Stime and Tracy and Rachael Knapp, Location: Pleasant Dr. E. and Anne Way, Newport, WA. An Environmental Checklist under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) was prepared by the applicant on August 28, 2018 and the county expects to issue a Determination of Non-Significance for this project. The optional DNS process is being used and this may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts for the proposal (WAC 197-11-355). A public hearing is scheduled for January 8, 2019 at 6:00 PM at the Cusick Community Center. The submitted application and related file documents may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Pend Oreille County Courthouse, Annex Building, 418 S. Scott Ave, Newport, WA, (509) 447-4821 and viewed at www.pendoreilleco.org. Contact: Greg Snow, Community Development Director, gsnow@pendoreille. org. Written comments from the public may be submitted to Pend Oreille County no later than January 4, 2019. Dated: December 14, 2018 Published in The Newport Miner December 19, 2018.(47) __________________________ 2018367 PUBLIC NOTICE COMBINED NOTICE OF A P P L I C AT I O N A N D A C T I O N A N D PUBLIC HEARING Pend Oreille County did on September 4, 2018 receive a complete Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment Application, SEPA Environmental Checklist, and associated documents from Responsible Growth * NE Washington), An Environmental Checklist under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) was prepared by the applicant on August 29, 2018 and the county expects to issue a Determination of Non-Significance for this project. The optional DNS process is being used and this may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts for the proposal (WAC 197-11-355). A public hearing is scheduled for January 8, 2019 at 6:00 PM at the Cusick Community Center. The submitted application and related file documents may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Pend Oreille County Courthouse, Annex Building, 418 S. Scott Ave, Newport, WA (509) 447-4821 and viewed at www.pendoreilleco.org. Contact: Greg Snow, Community Development Director, gsnow@ pendoreille.org. Written comments from the public may be submitted to Pend Oreille County no later than January 4, 2019. Dated: December 14, 2018 Published in The Newport Miner December 19, 2018.(47) __________________________ 2018368 PUBLIC NOTICE COMBINED NOTICE OF A P P L I C AT I O N A N D A C T I O N A N D PUBLIC HEARING Pend Oreille County did on September 4, 2018 receive a complete Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment and Future Land Use Map Amendment Application, SEPA Environmental Checklist, and associated documents from Shannon Reel, Location: Westshore Dr, Newport, WA. An Environmental Checklist under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) was prepared by the applicant on September 3, 2018 and the county expects to issue a Determination of Non-Significance for this project. The optional DNS process is being used and this may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts for the proposal (WAC 197-11-355).

A public hearing is scheduled for January 8, 2019 at 6:00 PM at the Cusick Community Center. The submitted application and related file documents may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Pend Oreille County Courthouse, Annex Building, 418 S. Scott Ave, Newport, WA, (509) 447-4821 and viewed at www.pendoreilleco.org. Contact: Greg Snow, Community Development Director, gsnow@pendoreille.org. Written comments from the public may be submitted to Pend Oreille County no later than January 4, 2019. Dated: December 14, 2018 Published in The Newport Miner December 19, 2018.(47) __________________________ 2018369 PUBLIC NOTICE COMBINED NOTICE OF A P P L I C AT I O N A N D A C T I O N Pursuant to County Development Regulations, notice is hereby given that Pend Oreille County did on December 11, 2018 receive a complete SEPA Environmental Checklist with supplemental documents prepared by Brian Walker on behalf of Steve Wilson for a wetland restoration project located near; Petersen Lane and Rocky Gorge Road(FILE NO. SEPA18-003), An Environmental Checklist under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) was prepared by the applicant on December 11thh 2018, and the county expects to issue a Determination of Non-Significance for this project. The optional DNS process is being used and this may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts for the proposal. Written comments from the public may be submitted to Pend Oreille County no later than January 3, 2019. Any person desiring to express their views, or to be notified of the action taken on this application should contact the Pend Oreille County Community Development Department. The submitted application and related file documents may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Pend Oreille County Courthouse, Annex Bldg, 418 S. Scott St. Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821 and viewed at www.pendoreilleco.org. Contact: Andy Huddleston, Community Dev. Assistant Planner, ahuddleston@ pendoreille.org. Required Permits: USACE, Ecology & PO County critical areas review Dated: December 12, 2018 Published in The Newport Miner December 19 and 26, 2018.(47-2) ___________________________ 2018370 PUBLIC NOTICE COMBINED NOTICE OF A P P L I C AT I O N A N D A C T I O N Pursuant to County Development Regulations, notice is hereby given that Pend Oreille County did on November 12, 2018 receive a complete SEPA Environmental Checklist with supplemental documents prepared by Pend Oreille County Public Works and did on December 12, 2018 issue a Determination of Completeness for a Six Year Transportation Improvement Plan (STIP) (FILE NO. SEPA-18-002), Location: Pend Oreille County An Environmental Checklist under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) was prepared by the applicant on November 12th 2018, and the county expects to issue a Determination of Non-Significance for this non project action. The optional DNS process is being used and this may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts for the proposal. Written comments from the public may be submitted to Pend Oreille County no later than January 3, 2019. Any person desiring to express their views, or to be notified of the action taken on this application should contact the Pend Oreille County Community Development Department. The submitted application and related file documents may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Pend Oreille County Courthouse, Annex Bldg, 418 S. Scott St. Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821 and viewed at www.pendoreilleco.org. Contact: Andy Huddleston, Community Dev. Assistant Planner, ahuddleston@ pendoreille.org. Required Permits: Non-Project Action; No Permit Required Dated: December 12, 2018 Published in The Newport Miner December 19 and 26, 2018.(47-2) _________________________