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‘It’s a vicious circle’ Law enforcement investigating thefts By Sophia Aldous Of The Miner

NEWPORT – It was Nov. 20 when Sacheen Lake resident Brian Hood received a call from a neighbor, asking if Hood had allowed someone to borrow his Dodge Ram 3500 while he and his family were away for the Thanksgiving holiday. The neighbor had driven past Hood’s home and saw the garage door open and the white truck gone. Hood replied that he definitely did not give anyone permission to use the vehicle. Thieves had ransacked the house the night of Nov. 19. “Including our truck they (burglars) stole around $35,000 worth of stuff, including radios, tools and personal items,” Hood said. “They even stole the spare keys.” As it turned out, the Hood family was a victim of burglary and vehicle theft, a rash of which has swept Pend Oreille County in the last two months. The majority of the thefts, according to police reports, seem to be concentrated around Sacheen and Diamond lakes, but there have also been vehicle thefts and burglaries reported in the Newport area and just across the border in Oldtown, Priest River, and Spirit Lake. Pend Oreille County Sheriff’s Office is investigating, working in conjunction with deputies from the Bonner County Sheriff’s to see if the incidences are connected, but they still have a lot of work ahead of them, according to Pend Oreille County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant Glenn Blakeslee. “We’ve made arrests, but we’re still looking at other suspects and trying to discover if there’s any connections between them in regards to these crimes,” Blakeslee said. Blakeslee roughly estimated that there have been around 25 burglaries or more reported in Pend Oreille County in the last two months. Eighteen burglaries were reported in the month of November for Sacheen and Diamond Lakes alone. He said the reports of thefts seem to have tapered off in the last week, but the case is ongoing. Hood, who purchased his home at Sacheen Lake in 2002 and has been living there year-round since 2008, said this is the first time in his recollection that this kind of crime has been so high in the area. “Every year two or three summer cabins get broken into, usually kids looking for liquor, stuff like that,” Hood said. “But whoever did this tossed our house. Pulled things off of shelves, pulled drawers out, and just swept through the place. We came back and it was trashed.” Unfortunately, the story didn’t end there for the Hoods. Law enforcement recovered Hood’s stolen Dodge Ram, found abandoned at Newport Laundry on Thanksgiving Day Nov. 23 at 1 a.m. It was impounded to Newport Towing. The same morning, around 20 minutes to 5 a.m., someone was caught on the business’s security cameras breaking into the towing lot and using the Dodge Ram to batter down the gates, stealing the truck again, according to Newport Towing owner John Jackson. The vehicle was recovered again around two

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Kalispel Tribe creates new electrical utility company By Don Gronning The Miner

AIRWAY HEIGHTS – The Kalispel Tribe announced it has formed its own electric utility company to service its Airway Heights property. Kalispel Tribal Utilities (KTU) began officially providing electricity and natural gas to Tribal businesses

Oct. 1, resulting in energy cost savings and expansion of economic development opportunities for the Tribe, according to a press release from the tribe. The tribe will purchase electricity at a wholesale rate from the federal government’s Bonneville Power Authority (BPA). BPA electricity is generated by hydropower – dams.

Local mans sings for homeless teens NEWPORT – Tommy Petrie of the PUD could be heard singing country songs and Christmas carols for the shoppers of Family Foods in Oldtown Wednesday, Nov. 22. A long time resident of Newport, Petrie wanted to do something for homeless teens in Pend Oreille County, so he combined his love of singing with holiday spirit and he came up the idea to sing for donations for Youth Emergency

“The Kalispel Tribe has always relied upon the great rivers of the region to sustain our people and our culture,” says Kalispel Tribal Chairman Glen Nenema. “Our formation of a tribal utility and purchase of hydroelectric power generated at the dams on our rivers is a See tribe, 2A

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Nov. 18. He was 78. The council has 90 days to make the appointment, says outgoing mayor Chris Evers. She said the council voted at its Dec. 11 meeting to wait to appoint someone at its January meeting from qualified applicants. So far there are two applicants. People who are registered to vote and live within the Cusick city limits and want to be mayor can send letters of interest to Cusick City Hall at 105 S. 1st Ave, Cusick, WA 99119.

Peterson voted yes. The PUD heard from more irrigators objecting to the increase in the price of electricity to power irrigation pumps. PUD staff recommended a $192 minimum annual service availability charge. That’s down from the $366 minimum staff originally recommended. That’s only for power availability; irrigators will have to pay for electricity, as well. PUD commissioners also approved a $16 a month second meter charge. That’s down from the proposed $20 increase. Currently second meters cost $15 a month. PUD commissioners also approved a $1 a month increase to the service availability charge for residential and commercial single-phase electricity customers.

B r i e f ly Miner office closed Christmas, New Year’s Day NEWPORT – The Miner office will be closed Monday, Dec. 25, and Monday, Jan. 1, 2018 for the Christmas and New Year holidays. Because of this, the deadline for legal notices and classifieds is noon on Fridays, both weeks preceding the holidays. The office will reopen the Tuesdays following Christmas and New Years at 8:30 a.m., normal business hours.

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CUSICK – People have until Jan. 2 to submit an application to be Cusick mayor. Because of the tragic death of newly elected mayor Ken Murray, Cusick town councilors have to appoint a new mayor. Murray died unexpectedly

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modern way to continue our ancient cultural connection to the rivers and to remain a protector and participant in all regional decisions affecting the Columbia River and its tributaries.” A 1992 law made it possible for the Kalispels to establish the utility. The tribe has been working on forming the utility for 10 years. The Energy Policy Act of 1992 paved the way for tribes to form their own utility companies to serve tribal lands, provide employment, support conservation and resource development and improve utility infrastructure and service. Other tribes in the Pacific Northwest currently purchase wholesale power from BPA and have their own utility companies, including the Yakama Nation in Toppenish, Wash., the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua in Roseburg, Ore. and the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribe of Pablo, Mont. Because KTU will not be regulated by the state of Washington, the Kalispel Tribe will have new flexibility in making its energy decisions, according to the news release. A press conference was held at the casino Tuesday, Dec. 12 to announce the project. There was a signing ceremony celebrating the partnerships between the Tribe, BPA, Avista and Inland Power and Light. Inland Power and Light and Avista have served the Tribe’s businesses located in Airway Heights for many years. Working in cooperation with those companies, the Kalispel Tribe will continue working to acquire Inland Power and Light and Avista-owned facilities on tribal lands in Airway Heights and construct other needed facilities. According to a news report of the press conference, the tribe will operate the business as a public utility district. The tribe is considering providing electricity to some properties on the reservation in Usk. Colin Willenbrock, general manager for the PUD, said the Airway Heights utility is a good idea. “The District is proud of the Kalispels in forming the new utility to serve their interests in Airway Heights,” Willenbrock said. As far as the Kalispels providing electricity in Pend Oreille County, Willenbrock is less enthused. “We are disappointed by the re-

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cent statements that they may pursue serving their interests in Pend Oreille County,” he said. Elliot Mainzer, BPA’s administrator who attended the news conference, told the Spokesman-Review newspaper that it is rare for a new utility company to be formed. He said only nine new public utilities have been formed in the BPA’s service area in the past 68 years. Northern Quest Resort & Casino, owned and operated by the Kalispel Tribe, is already outfitted with many energyefficient features. The Tribe will continue to add renewable energy features and other enhancements to increase energy self-sufficiency on its Airway Heights property for current facilities and all future developments, according to the tribe’s news release. The tribe is in the midst of a major expansion of its Northern Quest Resort and Casino property. The tribe is adding a high-end RV resort, a tribe-owned retail store, a family friendly arcade, an hourly children’s center and expanding the food court with at least two new vendors. The tribe is making the move in an attempt to diversify their holdings and not be so dependent on gaming, Phil Haugen, chief operating officer for the Kalispel Tribal Economic Authority, said when the project was announced last February. Construction on the expansion is well underway and expected to be completed by spring of 2018. The Northern Quest expansion will include 40,000 square feet of additional space added to the casino’s south side, near the existing Fatburger entrance. The Kalispel Tribe intends to continue developing its property in Airway Heights and growing Northern Quest into a regional destination. Meanwhile, down the road on Highway 2, the Spokane Tribe is moving ahead with their $400 million casino, even though there are several lawsuits still pending involving the project. They held a job fair in October. The Cheney Free Press newspaper reported in early November that construction on the Spokane Tribe’s future casino is about 50 percent complete. At that time, it was still thought the casino would be open by the end of 2017. The Spokane Tribe now says on its website that an announcement will come by the end of the year.

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Students getting used to cell phone ban

By Don Gronning Of The Miner

PRIEST RIVER – Cell phones aren’t allowed during class time at Priest River Lamanna High School. School principal Joe Kren said the move came about because of behavioral issues around social media. Kren said there were minimal issues with the ban when it was implemented at the high school in late November. The policy is that students can have cell phones, but they can’t use them in class. If they are seen using them, the phone is confiscated and only returned to a parent. “Parents have been good about coming to get them,” Kren says. Parents can pick the phones up at a mutually agreed upon time. Kren says there were a number of confiscations during the first week. Kren said the policy was implemented after consultation with the ASB. “The last thing we want

to do is turn teachers into cell phone cops,” Kren said. He said some teachers were using cell phones as part of their teaching, but that is on hold now. Priest River students weren’t thrilled with the new policy. “It’s definitely different,” said Priest River senior Lily Mathews. She pointed out that it didn’t only affect students, that teachers use phones too. She said she leaves her phone in her locker now. Samantha Kindle, a junior, said the new policy interferes with assignments. “It makes it inconvenient when you have to do things online, because the class doesn’t have enough iPads,” she said. Sophomore Taylor Brageaczer said she saw a friend have her phone taken away. “She was texting her mom,” she said. Her friend’s mother came after school and retrieved the phone that day. Brageaczer says she now leaves her

phone in her locker. Senior Joe Huggler says it’s not too much inconvenience for him, although he doesn’t totally agree with the policy. “I’m not on the phone that much in class anyway,” he says. He said he doesn’t think the phone should be taken away just because it’s on the desk. However, he said some students deserve to have the phone taken away, as they were using it right in front of the teacher. Other school districts address cell phones differently. In Newport, there is technically a ban on cell phone use during class, but it is up to the teacher, says high school principal Troy Whittle. Newport policy says cell phones are permitted to be used before school, during break/lunch, and after school. No cell phone use is allowed during class unless approved by the teacher. See cell, 15A

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Newport home damaged by fire NEWPORT – A house at 230 S. Calispel in Newport suffered significant damage in a fire that started in the late hours of Saturday, Dec. 16. Newport Fire Department (NFD) received the page for the fire at 11:40 p.m. According to NFD Chief Rob Owen, the fire is believed to have started in the garage, though the exact cause is under investigation by the Pend Oreille County Fire Investigation Unit. The property is a rental that is unoccupied. No one was injured during the fire. Owen said about 20 firefighters responded to the page, including personnel from Fire District No. 4 and South Pend Oreille Fire and Rescue. There were six fire engines on the

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study is really the first step toward determining if and how HiTest could connect to the system,” Willenbrock said. “HiTest has committed to paying the costs associated with the feasibility analysis.” The request included a cost reimbursement agreement with an associated deposit for system studies and engineering work necessary for power deliveries to the proposed facility south of Newport, he said. With a load of this size, the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) requires feasibility, impact and facilities studies to determine any potential effect to neighboring

utilities and the overall power grid. The PUD also will complete the necessary engineering and project planning to determine the feasibility and the facilities necessary to deliver power to the proposed HiTest facility. The study process is anticipated to take approximately six months to complete. Additional money would be required from HiTest for actual construction of any facilities or infrastructure. According to Brook Beehler, spokesperson for the state Department of Ecology, HiTest had not submitted a State Environmental Check List as

New school board members take their places By Sophia Aldous Of The Miner

NEWPORT – New Newport School Board members Roberta Clausen and Rick Hughes were sworn in at Monday night’s December board meeting, overseen by superintendent Dave Smith. Clausen and Hughes are filling the rolls vacated by former board members Mitch Stratton and Paul Wilson, respectively. Both Stratton’s and Wilson’s terms expired during the general election cycle in November, and neither decided to run again. Clausen and Hughes both ran unopposed and will serve four-year terms. After the swearing in, the board elected Clausen to serve as their legisla-

tive representative. A legislative representative is elected by the board each year to serve as their district’s liaison on legislative issues. They inform the board of legislative developments and contact state legislators. Hughes was elected as the board’s Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) representative. The WIAA is the governing body of athletics and activities for secondary education schools in the state of Washington. It is a private, 501(c)(3) nonprofit that consists of nearly 800 member high schools and middle/junior high schools, both private and public. See school board, 5A

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HiTest pays to start power study NEWPORT – Silica Investments, Inc., the parent corporation to HiTest Sand, Inc., made a formal request for power and put down a $250,000 deposit Dec. 13 to begin planning how to deliver power to the proposed silicon smelter, according to Colin Willenbrock, PUD general manager. A second $250,000 deposit is due before Feb. 1, 2018. A third deposit of $500,000 is due before July 1, 2018. The funds will be used to cover all study fees and associated planning costs and will be kept in a separate, non-interest bearing district account. “BPA’s system impact

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How did HiTest situation happen? By Phyllis Kardos

When did it become okay for a massive industrial complex to entrench itself in the middle of rural residential properties and position itself to be built perilously close to incorporated and unincorporated towns, homes, schools, a hospital, recreational areas, water sources without one opportunity for the citizens to say, “No! Not in my neighborhood!” It seems it became okay when Gov. Inslee endorsed a “Project of Statewide Significance,” for Pend Oreille County, which the POC Commissioners applauded Kardos and supported. It became okay when state Sen. Short introduced and passed special legislation for silicon smelters and utilities that sold them power. It became okay when the Washington Department of Commerce provided HiTest Sands, Inc., a Canadianbased company, with a $300,000 grant to engineer the project. It became okay when the PUD sold public land to HiTest for $300,000 – designated forestland it bought in 1996 for $500,000. And, it became okay when the POC Commissioners sold a piece of public land to Pend Oreille Public Utilities District so access could be gained into the PUD parcels. Why has HiTest, a foreign entity of questionable origin, acquired more special privileges and legal rights than area citizens? Giving the thumbs up to HiTest silicon metal processing facility, with its imminent threat and harm to human life and the environment, a number of questions needed to be asked by all stakeholders, especially the area residents. What will it accomplish? Why? Where? When? How? For whom? What are the risks? What are the costs? Who will pay those costs and how? In this conversation some questions must have higher priority. For example, available potable water and sewage disposal. How in the world can HiTest, POC and PUD even remotely entertain the idea of building a toxic emissions facility within a few hundred yards of the City of Newport’s Water Recharge Zone, the city’s new well and reservoir system and position itself over the top of the Little Spokane River aquifer? How ingenious is that plan? These are fair questions HiTest needs to answer now before the permitting process. Which brings up another question. Why wasn’t the local population given a special place at the table when the discussion with HiTest started? Who else is more concerned about their own future and that of their children, and can consider goals transcending immediate economic interests? Why were the citizens not given the same consideration and privileges as HiTest in this process? How did this situation happen, and why am I and my neighbors engaged in a life and death struggle to protect our homes, families and a rural way of life that embraces a clean and healthy environment? Did it happen because our public servants got overly frenzied about “new” money coming into our county to help with infrastructure and create jobs? Were they not thinking of the consequences of a silicon smelter and what the people might think or want? Did it happen because our public servants thought it would be easier to let HiTest do the thinking and planning with respect to economic development and jobs? Did it happen because we gave up our voice and diversity of thought when we quit running for state and local offices and volunteering on councils and commissions? And, finally, did it happen because HiTest Sand, with no plan and no forethought, saw a multimillion dollar opportunity in Newport and convinced officials and the utility that it was the best jobs deal around? HiTest came for cheap land, cheap power, cheap labor and it was indulged with virtually no questions asked. So where do we, the people, who oppose this industry See kardos, 5A

Say yes to postsecondary education To the editor, A recent Gallup poll found that 58 percent of registered Republicans believe college has a negative effect on our society. I do not believe this nor do I think most Idaho Republicans, Independents and Democrats believe this. We believe that college education is the principal driver of social and economic growth in our country. This belief is based on all research on the subject. Coming from a farm background, my affordable education provided me and two more generations access to the middle class. This Administration and Congress have been and are waging a serious attack on college students. The latest effort, H.R.4508, is a rewrite of laws governing higher education and is now working its way through Congress. A short time ago the House Committee on Education passed legislation that would eliminate subsidies for interest payments on federal loans while students are in college. This is not a trivial change as nearly 6 million borrowers, most of whom are from middle and lower income families, would lose interest subsidies without any corresponding benefit in return. H.R. 508 also eliminates the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. This program promotes new graduates to take teaching jobs

in rural and underserved areas. My wife was able to become a nursing instructor with this program. H.R. 4508 is still a work in progress. If you believe it is important for our society to enable students who are smart and poor to gain postsecondary education, then I urge you to step up and voice your opinion. Contact our Congressional Representative Raul Labrador (R) at his Coeur D’Alene office, 208-667-0127. -Ken Meyers Sagle, Idaho

An open letter to Cathy McMorris Rodgers To the editor, I am writing to you concerning the tax reform bill that is being reconciled currently with both the House and the Senate. How in good conscience can you be in support of one of the most unpopular and immoral bills of this Congress? The rich will get much richer and the poor will definitely get poorer. The middle class is touted as being the big winners when in reality they too will be the losers. The idea that the national debt will balloon and this tax reform will make up for it is pure fantasy. Currently, also the people’s health care is once again in jeopardy because this bill also will compromise it. Why can’t both parties take their time and develop a bipartisan bill

that truly meets the needs of the people you are supposed to be representing? I urge you, I plead with you, to vote no on this bill if and when it comes up for vote. -Bob Nedved Spokane

Is America’s word good? To the editor, In December of 2003, American and British intelligence and weapons experts were given a tour of Libya’s arsenal. After showing them 10 nuclear-related sites, a British official said that while the country had not manufactured a nuclear weapon, ‘’it was close to producing one.’’ Under President George W. Bush in 2003, the United States negotiated an agreement with Libya’s leader, Colonel Gaddafi. He would give up his weapons of mass destruction peacefully, and the US would not try to remove him. Consequently, Libya was reasonably stable and no strategic threat to our allies or its neighbors. Seven years later, in March of 2011, the Obama administration ignored the Bush agreement. Instead, when Colonel Gaddafi threatened to crush the “Arab Spring” protests in Libya, Hillary Clinton helped persuade President Obama to join other See letters, 5A

A Christmas to remember I am getting to the age where young folks ask me about my best and most memorable Christmas. They are not the same. My most memorable one wasn’t my best, but it is the one I think of most often. I had completed Air Force Flight Training and was assigned to an air refueling crew at Fairchild Air Force Base. After a few short months, our crew was notified that we would depart in mid-December for a short tour in Southeast Asia as part of the Colu m n Vietnam conflict. We were excited and anticipating a great adventure. Frank We hadn’t yet discovered that war Watson is only glamorous if you are looking forward to it or reminiscing. It was early enough in the war that friends and families

saw us off as we boarded the plane. I was at the bottom of the loading ramp when a young woman came running up struggling with an eight-foot evergreen tree. She asked if I would take it to her husband in Okinawa. I said I would. It wasn’t as easy as it sounds. Our route across the Pacific was in four overnight legs. We spent our first night at a base in southern California, the second night in Hawaii, and the third in Guam before we arrived at our final stop in Okinawa. As I was the junior officer on our crew, I was in charge of lugging the tree to our room, stowing it away, then lugging it back to a different plane for each leg of our trip. As you can imagine, it got pretty shopworn. The tree’s intended owner had deployed forward, so the tree stayed in our quarters drying out while we flew several missions.

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Looks like we’ll have a white Christmas after all. How do you feel about all this snow? I’m excited! It’s just not the holidays without the white stuff.

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Is there anything Trump could do that would change your opinion of him? Yes, I guess.

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Ugg. This is a bummer. Driving, walking, now it’s all difficult. A little bit of snow is great but this is ridiculous all in one day. I couldn’t care less.

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Superintendent Dave Smith swears in Roberta Clausen, a former teacher at Newport School District, at Monday night’s school board meeting.

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April Owen was elected as the board’s chair, a position formerly held by Wilson. Connie Moore was re-elected as vice chair.

Also discussed at the meeting was the Smarter Balanced Assessment testing and principals’ reports. District policy 3416 regarding students’ medication at school was also

reviewed with district nurse Beth Anheier. The next Newport School Board meeting is Monday, Jan. 29, 5 p.m. at the District Office Board Room. The public is welcome to attend.

of having our Christmas tree decorated by Buddhists. As far as I know, it was the only Christmas tree in the war zone. On Christmas morning, one of the Air Force Chaplains conducted a worship service in front of the tree. I stayed after worship for my Christmas dinner. The club was serving the same fare that we had been eating since arrival, cheeseburgers. I wanted something a bit different, so I asked for a plain hamburger smothered in grilled onions. The same waitress who had lovingly decorated our tree didn’t speak enough English to modify my order. She could ask if I wanted fries, but it came out as “flench flies.” I was a little short

on time, so I soon gave up and ate my cheeseburger without “flies.” I then hurried over to flight ops to join my crew for our afternoon mission briefing. We have young men and women deployed overseas this Christmas. There is nothing we can do to make it the same as celebrating with family, and they know that. All they ask is that you appreciate what they do. Their service pays for your freedom. We should all feel grateful that American soldiers are willing to serve.

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We were sent forward to Utapao, Thailand on Dec. 22. The grapevine was alive and well. The tree’s owner met us as we landed and relieved me of the poor bedraggled tree. I ate dinner that evening in the Officer’s Club and noticed the young Thai waitresses giggling as they tried to set up the tree. By the next day, the tree had been transformed. The club staff had made decorations out of scraps of paper and tin can lids. Some were quite beautiful. There were some three dimensional round ornaments, several angels and an ample number of icicles. No one questioned the propriety

Frank Watson is a retired Air Force Colonel and long-term resident of Eastern Washington. He has been a freelance columnist for over 18 years.

go from here? This smelter has been legitimized through legislation and given special privileges and considerations by government officials. Now the people have to work to delegitimize it through our voices, SEPA (State Environmental Policy Act), county Conditional

Use Permit processes and the courts. I believe honesty and truth are needed right now in this political and emotional discourse. We should not be limited to the issue of whether or not this massive industrial project is permitted by law, but whether the project improves the lives, health and wellbeing of

the people and the environment in which we live. I see absolutely no scientific or physical evidence this smelter can do that. In fact, if this Canadian facility is allowed, our American rural lifestyle will be swallowed up by unrealistic corporate greed and urbanization. Is this truly what we want?

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countries in bombing Qaddafi’s forces. Hillary thought it was a great triumph, but today, Libya is a failed state and a haven for terrorists. The oil-rich country once had one of the highest standards of living in Africa, with free healthcare and free education. But, now, six years after overthrowing Gaddafi, it is facing a financial crisis which has allowed IS to gain a foothold in the country. It’s a shambles, with people literally being sold in slave markets. Additionally, how likely is North Korea to give up their nuclear weapons after seeing the worthlessness of U.S. promises to Gaddafi? Thank you Hillary Clinton. -Maureen Paterson Priest River

‘Merry Christmas’ never really went away To the editor, President Trump declared at a recent political rally that it’s now OK to say Merry Christmas. He also must have signed an executive order to turn up the lights on the National Christmas Tree that were dimmed by President Obama. Our liberal progressive Democrat home now has a Christmas tree with Christmas decorations, Christmas cookies, Christmas presents, Christmas candles, Christmas cards and nearly everything else associated with Christmas. Last year when Obama

was president you may think (wrongly) that we were afraid to use the words “Merry Christmas.” The only change between last year and this year is the party and race of the President. My family has never stopped saying “Merry Christmas” no matter who was in charge of the government. I watched President Obama’s speech at the National Christmas Tree Lighting last year and you would think he was a Christian minister rather than a secular political official. President Trump implies that Christmas was suspended during Obama’s eight years in office. Now that “Merry Christmas” is back (as if it never left), we are free to use politics to force Christmas on atheists, Muslims and Jews. I can’t capitalize atheists, as it isn’t a religion or race. I think I will put on that old Bing Crosby record “I’m dreaming of a white Christmas.” Perhaps President Trump will sign an executive order changing that song title to “I’m dreaming of an all White Christmas.” Now that he is president we can enjoy Christmas as a dividing political event rather than a religious holiday. Making Christmas political certainly opposes the true meaning of Christ’s birth. May the hope of Christmas inspire us and warm our hearts. I wish everyone a “Merry Christmas” and a Happy New Year. I also wish everyone happy holidays and a wonderful new year. -Pete Scobby Newport

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Newport on way to police department By Don Gronning Of The Miner

NEWPORT – The city of Newport appears on its way to re-establishing a police department. At the Monday night city council meeting, council members Mark Zorica and Keith Campbell updated the council on the progress. “We had a number of applications and interviewed somebody today,”

Zorica said. He said there were four applicants for the police chief position. The person interviewed rose to the top, Campbell said. Background checks are being performed on other applicants. Campbell said starting a police department was a positive move for the city. “If it goes as hoped, we will have something good happening for the city.” The city bought a 2014

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Ford Explorer from the Washington State Patrol. City administrator Ray King said WSP helped out with the acquisition. The city paid $10,000 for the 2014 Ford Explorer. It has 109,000 miles on it and comes pretty much fully equipped, King said. Mayor Shirley Sands said that the city has its dispatch and jail contracts signed. She said the Sheriff’s Office increased what it charged other agencies for dispatch services, but not the city. Sands said the city is in compliance for law enforcement. “We have jail and dispatch contracts and bought the car,” she said. She said having to deal with law enforcement has brought the council and staff together. “I’m excited for the future.” The council hopes to have a chief hired by the first of the year. The city’s contract with the Sheriff Office for law enforcement services expires at the end of the year. Ray Hanson, president of the Newport Rodeo Association, made a presentation on rodeo events. He reported that the Newport Rodeo had received the Directors Choice Award from ProWest, the sanctioning body. Newport was named the best rodeo among the 22 different rodeos ProWest sanctioned last year. Hanson said this was the fifth time Newport had won the award in the last six year. He reported that the three rodeo events – the New-

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port Rodeo, the Rough Stock Open and the John Swenson Memorial BullA-Rama drew 11,700 people to Newport for the four days the events take place. Next year’s rodeo will take place June 21-22. That weekend does not coincide with Hoop Fest. Hanson reported Newport will probably once again be the site for a bull riding school and that a major team roping event may be held at the rodeo grounds next year. City Administrator Ray King reported that appraisals have been received on land the city wants to declare surplus. The old gas station located at the intersection of Washington Avenue and Spruce Street was appraised at $72,000, considerably more anticipated. About an acre of property located on High-

way 2 near the Golden China Restaurant was appraised at $225,000. King also reported that the city plans to develop a road to the south bench property south of Newport, but that it was for Newport’s own water system. King said he was planning to meet with HiTest Sand officials about the proposed silicon smelter. King told the council that the parking fine may have to be increased. He said repeat parking offenders are becoming a problem. One way to deal with it is to turn people with unpaid parking tickets over to the state Department of Licensing. If that happens, they can’t license their vehicle until the fines are paid. In other business the council: * Approved a budget amendment for the 2017

budget that included $126,000 for police. The amendment did not effect the bottom line of $6.71 million, as the money came from reserves. It will be replaced next year, city clerk Nickole North said. * Approved the 2018 budget of $7.2 million, which includes $1.8 million in the current expense fund, $867,000 in the Street fund, $141,500 in Real Estate Excise tax revenues and expenditures, $48,500 in tourism promotion, $1.8 million for the South Bench Water Project and $2.52 million for the water and sewer operating fund. * Updated the Capital Facilities Plan * Updated the Parks and Recreation Plan * Updated the employee manual to include a provision that weapons are prohibited at city hall.

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Healthy living habits that work (Family Features) When it comes to advice about healthy living, there are opinions nearly every place you turn. Unfortunately, a great deal of that information is based on fad diets and trendy workouts that may deliver quick results but don’t promote a sustainable, healthy lifestyle. The medical community generally agrees that slow and steady is the way to win the race toward healthy living. Adopting a broad set of healthier habits can deliver results over time and foster a new way of living that promotes your overall health and wellbeing. Aim for balance. A diet that combines healthy levels of protein and carbohydrates from all the food groups is the surest way to deliver your body the vitamins and nutrients you need for optimal health. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans call for an eating plan that is centered on fruits, vegetables, whole grains and reduced-fat dairy

foods, rounded out by lean meats, poultry, fish, beans, eggs and nuts for protein. When planning your meals, be sure to limit saturated fats, trans fats, cholesterol, sodium and added sugar.

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Know when to say when. Building a healthy lifestyle is about more than eating the right foods. It also means keeping your calorie count in check. That means keeping the amount you eat and the portion size in mind. Work with your doctor or a nutritionist to determine your body’s true caloric needs, which can vary depending on numerous factors such as your age, activity level and overall health. Then get smart about the portion sizes that will help you stay within those parameters. Initially, you may want to weigh out portions but soon you’ll be able to recognize and adjust your portions on sight. Set your body in motion. Increasing your activity level not only helps burn calories and boosts your metabolism, it also helps tone your muscles and improve overall body condition by promoting healthy blood flow. The exact amount of exercise you need will vary depending on your goals, age and physical ability. You may need to work up to the optimal level, which according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is 150 minutes of moderate activity or 75 minutes of vigorous activity a week for most adults. Replace what you lose. A strong workout may help you shed calories, but it also can deplete your body of essential fluids. Staying hydrated is crucial to keep your body functioning properly, from regulating your body temperature to providing the lubrication your joints and muscles need to keep you in motion. Rehydrating during and after exercise is important for getting the most out of your workout. For example, try incorporating an electrolyte beverage, such as Propel Electrolyte Water, which helps replace what is lost in sweat and supports hydration by stimulating thirst and promoting fluid retention. The 10 flavors contain no calories and provide B vitamins to support metabolism as part of a daily diet and antioxidant vitamins C and E. Learn more at PropelWater.com. Give yourself a break. Most experts agree it’s OK to indulge and enjoy your favorite treat occasionally. Skipping a day at the gym won’t end your efforts either. The key is to make those allowances an exception rather than the norm, skipping one day instead of three or eating a sliver of pie, not a giant slice. Rewarding yourself within reason is a good way to stay motivated and create a sustainable healthy lifestyle.

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Get up and moving Without frequent use, muscles and joints can weaken and grow stiff, limiting your mobility. Exercise is also an important step in balancing your caloric intake, and physical activity gets your blood pumping, which has numerous benefits for heart health. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends a minimum of 150 minutes each week (or 30 minutes per day, at least five days each week) of moderate activity, such as a brisk walk, yoga class or bike ride. Additionally, winter brings fewer hours of sunlight during the day, and per the National Sleep Foundation, darkness naturally causes the brain to release melatonin, a hormone that triggers sleepiness. Exercise can counteract this drowsiness, as the endorphins released through physical activity cause a natural increase in energy levels. Studies show that endorphins can also elicit positive feelings and reduce the perception of pain, which can lower stress levels to help keep you mentally and physically well.

Spice up your routine with herbal supplements Whether to supplement your diet with additional vitamins and nutrients or to give you a specific, targeted boost, herbal supplements can help support overall health. For example, the supplement turmeric, derived from root extracts of the Curcuma longa plant, is widely regarded to have numerous positive health implications. “Since 2013, turmeric has dominated the market as the top-selling ingredient in herbal supplements,” said Chris Oswald, licensed nutritionist at Nature’s Way. “As research on turmeric grows, consumers continue to recognize the health benefits of this amazing botanical.” Turmeric can be added to several foods, but to ensure a steady, adequate dose, Oswald recommends a turmeric-based herbal supplement, like the Turmerich line from Nature’s Way. The line combines a blend of premium ingredients in two unique formulas, Turmerich Heart and Turmerich Joint. Both supplements feature turmeric extract along with a strong suite of herbal and specialty ingredients for comprehensive, targeted support. Each supplement uses 400 milligrams of standardized turmeric root extract per serving to boost ingredient potency, maximizing potential health benefits.

Get ample rest Adequate sleep allows the body to rejuvenate itself naturally, promoting a better mood, improved system function and increased stamina throughout the day. The National Sleep

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Fresh fruits and vegetables offer vitamins and minerals that can play an important role in immune health. Studies have shown that vitamin C, which is found naturally in several fruits, is essential for stimulating growth and repair in the body. During the winter months, when fresh fruit can be harder to find, supplements like Echinacea & Vitamin C from Nature’s Way can be another source of vitamin C.

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Santa put in an appearance at Cusick School’s Christmas program Thursday night, Dec. 14. Kids put on their nice clothes to see and talk with Santa.

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Santa posed for a picture with Cusick school staff Thursday night. Pictured with Santa are Cusick School Superintendent Don Hawpe, pre K-12 program administrator Steve Bollinger and school counselor Chris Evers.

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These dancers put on a show at the Idaho Hill Elementary School program

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The Newport Choir made the rounds Saturday, Dec. 9. Here they are at Owen’s Grocery signing to patrons. Miner photo|Don Gronning

Scarlett Whitehouse, 4, of Newport asks Santa for a pink dog. Santa and the elves at Panhandle Cycle met with youngsters and parents at the Gazeebo in Newport Saturday.

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Books-by-Mail pilot program underway NEWPORT – The Books-by-Mail pilot program is open to medically homebound residents in Pend Oreille County, including the 99009 zip code in Elk. To fill out an application, go to www.pocld. org/books-by-mail-application.

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Join Crafters Corner on Thursdays PRIEST RIVER – Crafters are encouraged to participate in Crafters Corner at the Priest River Senior Center each Thursday, 1 – 5 p.m. Knitters, quilters, crochet, doll-makers, scrap bookers and anyone looking to enjoy a craft or art in a social setting are welcome. Brings projects and ideas to this free event. For more information, call 208-448-2352.

Join Hospitality House for craft day Jan. 1 NEWPORT - On Monday, Jan. 1, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., the Hospitality House will start the New Year by hosting a Craft Making Extravaganza. Organizers say it’s a great time to begin next year’s Christmas projects, or finish that unfinished creative project. People are invited to come and bring sewing machines, knitting needles, crochet hooks, spindles, scrapbook supplies or whatever you busy yourself with to relax. A $5 lunch will be provided. Call 509447-3812 for the lunch count.

Libraries closed for Christmas holiday NEWPORT – All Pend Oreille Library District libraries will be closed Friday, Dec. 22 – Monday, Dec. 25 for the Christmas holiday. They will reopen Tuesday, Dec. 26 at regular hours. All libraries will also be closed Saturday, Dec. 30 for the New Year. For more information, go to www.pocld.org.

Share your life events for free NEWPORT – The Newport and Gem State Miner Newspapers are looking to share your life events with the community. Submit births, weddings and engagements to The Miner for publication at no charge. The Miner can be reached at 509-4472433, minernews@ povn.com or visit www. pendoreillerivervalley. com online, or stop by the office at 421 S. Spokane in Newport.

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NEWPORT – The Cook the Books cooking club invites the public to join them Thursday, Dec. 28, 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Newport Library. This month’s theme is Scandinavian food. Check out a cookbook or download a recipe and bring a dish to the gathering.

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Deck the Hall winner The first annual Deck the Hall competition was held at Priest River Lamanna High School recently. Mrs. Kari Eggert’s Spartan Time themed door was the winner, but there were a number of creative decorations.

Free holiday movies this Saturday NEWPORT – There will be a free Christmas Movie marathon Saturday, Dec. 23, at the Newport Roxy Theater. Prices for concessions still apply. A Charlie Brown Christmas starts the event at noon, followed by Frosty The Snowman, 12:40 p.m., How The Grinch Stole Christmas,

1:20 p.m., Elf, 2 p.m. and Bad Santa at 4 p.m. This last film is rated R and meant for age appropriate audiences only. There will also be a free showing of the animated film Rise of The Guardians Saturday, Dec. 30, at 10 a.m. There will also be hot cocoa, muffins, and coffee for sale.

OLYMPIA – Budding teenage videographers across Washington are invited to participate in the 2018 Teen Video Challenge, a Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP) sponsored competition, hosted by the Washington State Library. The Washington State Library, a division of the Office of Secretary of State, is organizing the challenge. Teenagers ages 13 through 18 are invited to create a 30- to 90-second video with their unique interpretation of the 2018 CSLP Teen Video Challenge slogan,

“Libraries Rock!” in combination with reading and libraries. The national video competition encourages teens to get involved with their public library’s summer reading program. “We’ve been hosting the Teen Video Challenge for quite a while now, and I’m amazed each year at the creativity and talent that our state’s young videographers possess,” said State Librarian Cindy Aden. “Of course, in addition to helping connect teenagers with summer reading, this challenge also draws attention to local

Fiber Art Studio at Create NEWPORT – There will be a Fiber Arts Studio at Create Art Center Wednesday, Dec. 27 and January, Dec. 3, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Bring a spinning wheel, fiber and join in the fun of working with fiber. No wheel? Then bring yarn, knitting needles or crochet hooks and enjoy the company of fellow fiber lovers. There is a $3 donation to Create. Create Art Center is located at 900 W. 4th St. in Newport.

libraries in our state and all the services and resources they have to offer their communities.” Visit the Teen Video Challenge website for details at www.cslpreads. org/2017-teen-videochallenge. Submissions must be received by Feb. 10, 2018, to be eligible. Winners will take home a $100 prize and their public library partners will be awarded $50. One winning video will be selected as the statewide winner and featured in the official 2018 CSLP national promotional materials. Winners will be announced in April 2018.

Help out with military display case at Stratton NEWPORT – Stratton Elementary School volunteer Kris Darby is looking to create a display case at the site to honor active military. Darby said she is working with the Newport High School ASB to design the display

and she would like Pend Oreille County residents that have family members who are active military to contribute pictures or items that reflect that family member’s service. For more information, contact Darby at osdarby@ieway. com.

we e k ah ead Wednesday, Dec.20 Rotary Club: 7 a.m. - Oldtown Rotary Park Newport TOPS: 8:30 a.m. Hospitality House Overeaters Anonymous: 9 a.m. - Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport, use front entrance. Contact Barb at 509-4470775. Fiber Arts Knitting and Spinning Group: 9 a.m. Create Arts Center, Newport Story Time: 10:30 a.m. Blanchard Library Master Chef Cooking Series: 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. - Blanchard Community Center 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 Veterans of Foreign Wars Post/Auxiliary: 6 p.m. - Priest River VFW Priest River Animal Rescue: 6 p.m. - 1710 9th St., Priest River York Rite of Freemasonry: 6:30 p.m. - Spirit Lake Temple

Thursday, Dec. 21 Alcoholic’s Anonymous Women’s meeting: 10 a.m. - Rotary Club, Old Diamond Mill Rd., Oldtown UCC Non-Denominational Bible Study Group: 10 a.m. - United Church of Christ, 430 W. Third St., Newport Story Time: 10:30 a.m. Priest River Library Open Painting Workshop: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport Duplicate Bridge: 12:30 p.m. - Hospitality House in Newport Loosely Knit: 1-3 p.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick Priest River Food Bank Open: 3-5:45 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center Blanchard Book Talk: 5:30 p.m. - Blanchard Library

Spinning Group: 9 a.m. Create Arts Center, Newport

11:30 a.m. - Priest River Senior Center

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

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

Al-Anon: Noon - American Lutheran Church

Story Time - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick: 11 a.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick

Pinochle: 1 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center

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

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

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

Friday, Dec. 22 Books Out Back: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Priest River Library Happy Agers Meeting and Potluck: Noon - Priest River Senior Center Story Time: 3 p.m. - Newport Library Dance Classes: 5:30-6:30 p.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport Alcoholics Anonymous Open Meeting: 7 p.m. - St. Catherine’s Catholic Church

Saturday, Dec. 23 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. 24 Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport

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

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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

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Blanchard Grange Potluck: 5:30 p.m. - Blanchard Grange

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Monday, Dec. 25

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

Tuesday, Dec. 26 Priest River Food Bank Open: 9-11:45 a.m. - Priest River Senior Center Priest River Book Talk: 10 a.m. - Priest River Library Priest River Book Talk: 10 a.m. - Priest River Library Writers Group: 2 p.m. Create Arts Center Weight Watchers: 5:30-6 p.m. Weigh in and 6 p.m. meeting – Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport Spirit Lake Visions, Inc.: 7 p.m. - 5525 New Hampshire St., Spirit Lake Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - St. Anthony’s Church

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

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

Pend Oreille Kids Club: 6 p.m. - Pend Oreille Mennonite

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

HOUSE OF THE LORD

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

REAL LIFE NEWPORT “Where Jesus and Real Life Meet.” Worship Time: Sunday 10:30 a.m., at the Newport High School Real Life Ministries office, 420 4th St. Newport, WA Office Phone: (509) 447-2164 www.reallifenewport.com

BLESSED HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH

3rd and Spokane St., Newport, WA Worship Service 10:00 a.m. 301 W. Spruce St, Newport Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday 10:30AM Wednesday 7:00PM Nursery Care Available Pastor R. Shannon Chasteen Pastor Becky Anderson (864) 378-7056 447-4121 Bible preaching, God newportucc@conceptcable.com honoring music www.newportucc.org

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.

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, 10:45a.m. Diamond Lake 326002 Highway 2 diamondlakeadventist.org Edgemere - 5161 Vay Rd edgemereadventist.org Newport - 777 Lilac Ln newportsda.com

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Aidan Kramer Stratton Elementary

Belle Dennis Stratton Elementary

Petroglyph Printing & Signs

Create Arts Center

Ava Thornton Priest River Elementary

Aurelia Johnson Stratton Elementary

Aubree G. Idaho Hill Elementary

Les Schwab

Lucky Us Ranch

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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Newport, WA • (509) 447-9277

Newport, WA • (509) 447-2590

Priest River, ID • (208) 448-2311

Newport, WA • (509) 447-3541

Riverbank Family Restaurant & Fay’s Lounge

Aaden Crawford Stratton Elementary

Alexis Scott Idaho Hill Elementary

Seth Parker House of the Lord Christian Academy

Ayecen Mcleslie Stratton Elementary

Seeber’s

O’Reilly Auto Parts

Fleur de Lis Floral Newport, WA • (509) 447-4416

Mountain West Bank

Newport, WA • (509) 447-2484

Oldtown, ID • (208)437-8023

Charles Cottrell-Blasengame Selkirk Elementary

Bella Becker Stratton Elementary

Brennan Lyach Stratton Elementary

Brody Wilkinson Stratton Elementary

Mountain West Bank

Moonlight RV Park

Perfection Tire

Petticoat Junction

Ione, WA • (509) 442-3516

Newport, WA • (509) 447-0631

Newport, WA • (509) 447-3933

Oldtown, ID • (208) 437-0892

Newport, WA • (509) 447-5641

Newport, WA • (208) 818-3403

Christmas Greeting Cards

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Bruce Bojorquez Stratton Elementary

Allison Waiters Bess Herian Elementary

Ashton Elsasser Bess Herian Elementary

Blaine Persick House of the Lord Christian Academy

Newport Consolidated School District

Pend Oreille County Fair Board

Usk Community Club

Selkirk ACE Hardware

Billy Gaertner Priest River Elementary

Carter Bamann Stratton Elementary

Ashlyn Korff Idaho Hill Elementary

Alecx Teem Stratton Elementary

Newport, WA • (509) 447-3167

Usk, WA • (509-445-1433

Oldtown, ID • (208) 437-5669

Cusick, WA • (509) 445-1433

American Institute of Clinical Massage

Bliss Chiropractic Health Center

Tri-Pro Forest Products

Community Colleges of Spokane

Athena Campbell Bess Herian Elementary

Case R. Stratton Elementary

Hailey Moss Stratton Elementary

Abbott Bell Priest River Elementary

Port of Pend Oreille

Newport Vision Source

Newport Soroptimists

Children’s Learning World, LLC

Braxin Haikkila Bess Herian Elementary

Henry Thompson Selkirk Elementary

Hunter Robinson Stratton Elementary

Westside Pizza

Colville Auto Repair

Clearwater Properties of Washington, Inc.

(208) 773-5890

Usk, WA • (509) 445-1090

Newport, WA • (509) 447-2413

(208) 437-2412

Newport, WA • siofnewport@gmail.com

(208) 448-4482

Newport, WA • (509) 447-2945

Tristan Vanarsdall Selkirk Elementary

Circle Motel

Metaline Falls, WA • (509) 446-4343

Newport, WA • (509) 447-2200

Newport, WA • (509) 447-3835

Colville, WA • (509) 684-3581

(509) 447-4200 • (509) 675-9444

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Christmas Greeting Cards

Jack Zalewski Priest River Elementary

Benntley Stalder Idaho Hill Elementary

The Property Shoppe

Red Rose Carpet Cleaning & Janitorial

Priest Lake, ID • (208) 443-7103

Breelynn Duran Idaho Hill Elementary

Building Materials

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Landen Pillers Stratton Elementary

Building Materials

Oldtown, ID • (208) 437-5298

Spokane, Post Falls, Hayden Lake

Elijah Marshall Selkirk Elementary

Lola Whitehouse Stratton Elementary

Maddison Cragun Stratton Elementary

Landon Dayot Priest Lake Elementary

Riverview Motel

Adams Tractor & Couer d’Alene Tractor

Owen’s Grocery & Deli

Copper Bay Construction, Inc

Miranda Porter Stratton Elementary

Abigail Sparrow-Lovette Priest River Elementary

Nate Show Stratton Elementary

Emma Barrett Selkirk Elementary

Wendle Ford, Nissan & Used

Woods Crushing & Hauling, Inc.

Senator Shelly Short

Camrin Taxter Bess Herian Elementary

Brackston Womack Priest River Elementary

Colton Loeppky Selkirk Elementary

Dylan Harting Selkirk Elementary

Rival Roofing

Pend Oreille Mine, Teck

Ione, WA • (509) 442-2990

(509) 535-1708 • (208) 765-2315

North Spokane, WA • www.wendle.com

Senator Shelly Short shelly.short@leg.wa.gov

Newport, WA • (509) 447-3525

shelly.short@leg.wa.gov

(208) 443-2193

shelly.short@leg.wa.gov

Sandpoint, ID • (208) 263-4800

Oldtown/ Sandpoint, ID • (208) 610-6656

Metaline Falls, WA • (509) 446-4516

Christmas Greeting Cards

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Jaxson Chantry Selkirk Elementary

The Cutter Theatre (509) 446-4108

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Christian Romero Bess Herian Elementary

Rilyn Roberts Stratton Elementary

Robert Lee Stratton Elementary

Parker’s Glass

Special Mobility Services

Fairwood Retirement Village & Assisted Living

Spokane, WA • (877) 264-RIDE (7433)

(509) 467-2365

Colville, WA • (800) 545-2173

Brody Owens Priest River Elementary

Sophia Anderson Stratton Elementary

TJ Hamilton Stratton Elementary

Daniel Lyon Bess Herian Elementary

Northern Lakes Dock & Barge

Golden China Restaurant

H & D Diesel, Inc.

Edwards Ranch

Oldtown, ID • (208) 428-0505

Newport, WA • (509) 447-2753

Tyedan Geaudreau Stratton Elementary

Blake Roberts Stratton Elementary

Collin Reed Stratton Elementary

Eva Stigall Bess Herian Elementary

Hometown Flooring, LLC

Northwest OB-GYN

Chloe Siers Priest River Elementary

Sandpoint Super Drug

Usk, WA • (509) 993-6836

Northwest Urogynecology

Hansen Loggin, LLC

Addison Stigall House of the Lord Christian Academy

Allan Freshman House of the Lord Christian Academy

Erik Ball House of the Lord Christian Academy

J & K Concrete, Inc.

Spokane, WA • (509) 455-5050

(509) 684-4770

Sandpoint, ID • (208) 263-1408

(509) 447-4699

Chewelah, WA • (509) 935-4575

Spokane, WA • (509) 455-5050

Newport, WA • (509) 671-0627

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Christmas Greeting Cards

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Hannah Gibson House of the Lord Christian Academy

Makayla Childs Stratton Elementary

Isaiah James Bess Harian Elementary

Chanse Sturgell Idaho Hill Elementary

J & K Concrete, Inc.

James A. Sewell & Associates, LLC

Colville, WA • (509) 684-8353

Floener Electric

Excess Disposal

Haylee Church Priest River Elementary

Makayla Anderson Selkirk Elementary

Damien Hamberg Stratton Elementary

Marissa Cruz Bess Herian Elementary

R & L Enterprises, Inc.

Pend Oreille Mine Teck

Pend Oreille County Library District

Newport, WA • (509) 671-0627

Oldtown, ID • (208) 437-4502

Newport, WA • (509) 447-3626

Priest River, ID • (208) 448-1080

Metaline Falls, WA • (509) 446-4516

Newport, Ione, Calispel Valley, Metaline Falls

James Gritts Priest River Elementary

Kellene Jensen Bess Herian Elementary

Jersey Anselmo Priest River Elementary

Kasey St. Andre Priest River Elementary

Lyle’s Service

Rich Richmond Logging, LLC

East River Plumbing

Lakeland Restoration Services, LLC

Priest River, ID • (208) 448-1811

Priest River, ID • (208) 428-0067

Chewelah, WA • (509) 935-4479

Dylan Aubrey Stratton Elementary

Natasha Brantner Selkirk Elementary

Newport Health Center

Ione WA • (888) 636-2840

Newport, WA • (509) 447-3139

RTI / POTC

(800) 366-3654

Priest River, ID • (208) 597-6674

Paxon Larson Selkirk Elementary

Blake Smith Stratton Elementary

RTI / POTC

Evergreen Truss & Supply

Ione WA • (888) 636-2840

Deer Park, WA • (509) 276-5088

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I Decide Ins & Outs of Pregnancy and STD Prevention & Family Planning

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Annual Wellness Exams Vasectomy PAP Tests & Pregnancy Testing Referrals for Additional Services

(509) 447-3137 • (509) 446-3137 • (509) 242-3137 130 N. Washington, Newport

3rd Place Pend oreille county Hannah Hamilton - Stratton Elementary

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On the first offense the phone is turned into the office. The student can retrieve it at the end of the day. On the second offense, a parent has to come get the phone. After the third offense, the student won’t be allowed to use a cell phone at school. “I would say that phones can be a benefit or distraction to education depending on how they are used,” Whittle said. “We rely and trust in the professional judgment of our teachers to determine the value of cell phone use in their class-

rooms. We expect our students to follow the teacher’s classroom expectations as it relates to the use of cell phones.” At Selkirk High School, the lack of reception makes cell phone use at the school a non-issue, says principal Greg Goodnight. Still, the district has a policy that says that personal devices, including cell phones, must be turned off and put away during class times. Teachers have the discretion to allow personal devices. At Selkirk, devices are not to be used in locker rooms, bathrooms or during emergency drills. At Cusick, the 2004 policy is that cell phones

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and personal communication devices such as pagers are only to be used before and after school or during lunch, according to Don Hawpe, district superintendent. If the policy is violated, an administrator may confiscate the device, according to Cusick policy, and return it to the student’s parent. There is an exception for emergency situations that involve imminent physical danger or if an administrator gives permission.

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Services (Y.E.S.) Y.E.S. serves homeless and atrisk youth in Pend Oreille County ages 13 to 24. With permission from the owners of Family Foods, Petrie was able to set up his stand and guitar in the entryway of the store and sing for the shoppers. In one day, he raised nearly $300 for homeless teens at Y.E.S. “I couldn’t believe how much he was able to raise last year,” said Y.E.S. Director Martina Coordes. “He just showed up one day and said I want to do something for the program and the next thing we know he shows up with $500 dol-

lars in small change.” Petrie’s songs for a cause aren’t over. This Friday and Saturday, Dec. 22 and 23, Petrie will be singing again for donations at Family Foods. In 2016 when he sang during the last weekend before Christmas, he brought in nearly $500 in donations and he is hoping to beat that this year. YES works every year to provide a Christmas to all its kids and to other children in need. This year YES gave a gift, winter hats, and gloves and some Christmas treats to almost 200 children. For more information about Y.E.S., go to www. yesteensupport.com.

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Miner photo|Sophia Aldous

A stolen travel trailer impounded at Newport Towing is filled with pilfered items. Unless crime victims are able to provide a detailed inventory list of taken items, it can be difficult to recover them. From Page 1

(509) 447-2433 421 S. Spokane, Newport

Honorable mention Judah Sutton Bess Harian Elementary

weeks later on Dec. 8 near Solar Road in Oldtown. As of Thursday, Dec. 14, Jackson said Newport Towing has impounded one vehicle that has been reported as stolen for the past two weeks. At the time of this interview, there were nine stolen vehicles in his lot, including a travel trailer that was haphazardly packed with stolen items like clothing, electronics, DVDs, and more. Other stolen items that had been recovered included a generator, snowplow, and a car dolly. “It’s a vicious circle,” said Jackson. “I’ve never seen it this bad, even when I had my towing businesses in Spokane. We just wait for the next one, because it’s going to happen again. It’s just out of control.”

Despite the security measures Jackson has taken, including having eight security cameras and reinforced fencing around the lot, Newport Towing has been broken into 11 times in the past five years. He reasoned that criminals are emboldened, knowing that law enforcement doesn’t patrol from midnight to 8 a.m. He added that he doesn’t blame local police, realizing that it’s a large county with enough serious crime to respond to. “It’s hard when you have only so many deputies in the sheriff’s office and they have this big area to patrol,” Jackson. “It’s hard for them to keep up.” Blakeslee said that arrests have been made, but both males were arrested on unrelated charges. Circumstantial

evidence happened to be found at the time of their arrests that could prove to be a connection to the string of burglaries and vehicle thefts. On Dec. 5 Shawn Eric Bryant, 33, of Newport, was arrested for probation violation. On Dec. 6 a 17-year-old juvenile male was arrested in Newport on unrelated charges. Blakeslee said he did not know at this point if the two knew each other or were working together, and that the sheriff’s office is, “Looking at other suspects.” He added that the sheriff’s office has sent evidence to crime labs in Spokane and Seattle, but there’s no guarantee it will come back in a timely fashion. “We can tell them that it’s urgent, that we are working on a case, but they prioritize it the way they need to,” Blakeslee said. Neighbors looking out for one another are one way to help prevent, or at least provide comfort from the crime of theft. Hood said after his family’s home was burglarized, his neighbors helped replace all the locks. To report any information pertaining to burglaries and vehicle thefts, call the Pend Oreille County Sheriff’s Office at 509-4471900. Calls to the Bonner County Sheriff’s Office were not returned before deadline.

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GET CREATIVE End rolls of newsprint start at just 50¢. Great for art projects, do it yourself wrapping paper, packing around those fragile gifts and so much more! Get yours at The Miner Newspaper office, 421 South Spokane Avenue, Newport. (44HB-TF) MISSING REMINISCING? “Down Memory Lane” may not always make it into the paper, but it is on our Facebook page every week. Like us on Facebook today.(49HB-TF) FANCY Natural fed choice beef. $1.25/ pound, live. Krogh Ranch (509) 447-4632. (41HB-tf) MOVING? VACATION? NOTIFY US! Let us take care of the change! The Miner Newspapers will do a temporary or permanent address change so you don’t miss any important news. Or if you prefer we can stop delivery and restart when you return. Papers forwarded by the Post Office are only forwarded for 4 weeks. (51-altTF) CLOSED MONDAY EARLY DEADLINES The Miner Newspaper’s office will be closed the next 2 Mondays for the staff to celebrate Christmas and New Year’s with their families. Deadline for Legal Notices and Classified ads will be noon Fridays.

GROWING UP- AGAIN! BOOT CAMP FOR GROWING OLDER Free class providing information on estate planning, asset preservation, long term care and after death transfers as well as insurance, funeral planning, and real estate, presented by a panel of local experts. Class is from 12:00- 2:00 p.m. Located at 418 West 3rd Street, Newport Washington on January 10th. Call (509) 447-3242 for more information. Presented by Denise Stewart, Attorney, Estate & Long Term Care Law Group. No RSVP required.(47-3) NEW YEARS EVE PARTY American Legion Club, Cusick, Washington. Open to the public. Live music at 7:00, dinner at 9:30. $10.00 per person for dinner. Buy dinner tickets at the door or reserve at (509) 445-1537. (47HB-2p) LAST MINUTE CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEA! COUNTY ROAD ATLAS Current, detailed road atlas, spiral bound with laminated cover. Pend Oreille County, Washington $35.00. Bonner County, Idaho $37.50. Sold at The Miner Newspapers, 421 South Spokane Avenue, Newport. MondayFriday 8:30- 5:30. (509) 447-2433.(45-3) Read The Newport Miner and Gem State Miner Classifieds.

Pend Oreille County Public Works Department The Road Division of Pend Oreille County sands and snowplows about 480 miles of maintained County Roads from three maintenance facilities: Newport(D1), Usk (D2) and Ione(D3). Road maintenance personnel provide snow and ice control services during the winter season. Equipment available includes: snowplows, sander trucks and graders. The road crews will work during normal work hours 6:00 am-2:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Snow and ice control priorities will be collector and school bus routes first, then to other roads as time permits.

We are encouraging everyone to prepare and plan ahead for winter driving conditions.

PLOWING

SAFETY The road crews work a single day shift - 8 to 10 hrs. Please be aware of changing conditions, which change with rapid changing temperatures. We are encouraging everyone to prepare and plan ahead for winter driving conditions.

BERM ACROSS DRIVEWAY The County’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 driveways and private roads. However, the blade can only hold so much snow. The County does not have the resources available to remove snow berms from driveways and private roads.

Snow plowing of non-maintained County roads, easement/private roads and driveways will not be performed by County crews.

SANDING The County uses sand mixed with road salt to improve traction on ice and to help the sand adhere to the road surface and prevent storage piles from freezing.

SNOW STORAGE Whenever possible the snow is stored behind the ditch line on the right-of-way. After the initial plow out graders will return and push snow back with a wing blade making room to plow succeeding snowfalls when time permits.

YOU CAN HELP Winter road maintenance is expensive, dangerous and time consuming. There are several ways the public can help make the County’s job safer and more cost effective: • Children love to watch snow removal operations- the large equipment, noise, lights and activity can be very exciting. Although operators are glad to have people watch, everyone should be cautioned to stay a safe distance away. The concentration required for efficient snow removal combined with the noise and types of equipment used means the operator may not see small children close by and an accident could result. Please encourage children not to build tunnels, forts or play in snow berms along the roadsides. • Residents who remove snow from their driveways or sidewalks are reminded that State Law prohibits placing snow or ice on any public road or sidewalk in a manner that impedes vehicle or pedestrian traffic or makes it unsafe. • If residents have vehicles parked on a roadway and there is a snowfall, please move it immediately. If you don’t it will most likely be bermed in and it will be your responsibility to shovel it out or the vehicle may be towed away if it creates a traffic hazard. • Any snowplowing obstructions such as rocks, fences, or planters within the roads right of way, should be removed for winter. Not only can they be destroyed by snow removal

operations, they can do substantial damage to snow plows. Owners of such obstructions are at risk should the County’s equipment by unnecessarily damaged. • Please place garbage cans a least ten feet inside driveway from the roadway edge. This will prevent hitting them or operators having to veer around them and not completely plowing the route. • Snow from resident’s property should not be stacked over the ends of culverts or drainage structures. Rapid warming cycles in winter could result in blocked ditches being unable to drain and local flooding could occur. • Mail boxes are occasionally damaged during snow removal operations. Damage due to poor construction, such as rotting posts or improper location, will be the responsibility of the property owner/resident. • Snow removal operations require the use of large, heavy, and noisy equipment used during periods of darkness usually accompanied by limited visibility caused by falling snow. Pend Oreille County operators are carefully trained and safety is stressed at all times. Drivers of automobiles should follow at a safe distance.

For further information, please call the Road Division’s Hot line at (509) 447-6464 or Public Works Main Office (509)447-4513, M-F 8 am to 4:30 pm. Please see www.accuweather.com for Current Conditions in the County

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The Christmas Cuckoo Finale By Frances Browne

This strange story spread through the North Country, and great company came to the cobbler’s hut, -- rich men who had lost their money, poor men who had lost their friends, beauties who had grown old, wits who had gone out of fashion, -- all came to talk with Spare, and, whatever their troubles had been, all went home merry. The rich gave him presents, the poor gave him thanks. Spare’s coat ceased to be ragged, he had bacon with

his cabbage, and the villagers began to think there was some sense in him. By this time his fame had reached the capital city, and even the court. There were a great many discontented people there; and the king had lately fallen into ill humor because a neighboring princess, with seven islands for her dowry, would not marry his eldest son. So a royal messenger was sent to Spare, with a velvet mantle, a diamond ring, and a command that he should repair to court immediately. “To-morrow is the first of April,” said Spare, “and I will

go with you two hours after sunrise.” The messenger lodged all night at the castle, and the cuckoo came at sunrise with the merry leaf. “Court is a fine place,” it said, when the cobbler told it he was going, “but I cannot come there; they would lay snares and catch me; so be careful of the leaves I have brought you, and give me a farewell slice of barley bread.” Spare was sorry to part with the cuckoo, little as he had of its company, but he gave it a slice which would have broken Scrub’s heart in former times, it was so thick and large. And

having sewed up the leaves in the lining of his leather doublet, he set out with the messenger on his way to court. His coming caused great surprise there. Everybody wondered what the king could see in such a common-looking man; but scarcely had His Majesty conversed with him half an hour, when the princess and her seven islands were forgotten and orders given that a feast for all comers should be spread in the banquet hall. The princes of the blood, the great lords and ladies, the ministers of state, after that discoursed with Spare, and the more they talked the lighter

grew their hearts, so that such changes had never been seen at court. The lords forgot their spites and the ladies their envies, the princes and ministers made friends among themselves, and the judges showed no favor. As for Spare, he had a chamber assigned him in the palace, and a seat at the king’s table. One sent him rich robes, and another costly jewels; but in the midst of all his grandeur he still wore the leathern doublet, and continued to live at the king’s court, happy and honored, and making all others merry and content.

Tomatoes Gratin Servings: 4 4 tomatoes 2 ounces balsamic vinegar 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus 4 ounces, divided 4 garlic cloves, sliced thin 4 sprigs fresh thyme (or equivalent dried) salt, to taste pepper, to taste 2 ounces pine (pignoli) nuts 8 ounces shredded Jarlsberg Cheese Heat oven to 350 F. Cut tomatoes in half. In bowl, whisk together vinegar, 1/3 cup olive oil, garlic, thyme, salt and pepper; gently mix in tomatoes. Transfer to ovenproof dish. Place tomatoes cut-side up and bake 15 minutes. In pan, toast pine nuts with remaining olive oil until golden then set aside. When tomatoes are cool enough to handle, remove skins and return to baking dish. Sprinkle tomatoes with shredded cheese. Return to oven and broil about 5 minutes, or until cheese turns golden and bubbly. Top with toasted pine nuts.

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rom savory appetizers to delicious holiday gifts, cheese is a musthave holiday ingredient. These recipes from Chef George Duran, host of TLC’s “Ultimate Cake Off” and Food Network’s “Ham on the Street,” make it easy to elevate your cheeseboard, serve up delightfully delicate puffed pastries or make glass canning jar gifts to give away to guests. Each dish features Jarlsberg Cheese, which was created in 1956 and remains based on the original Norwegian recipe, offering a slightly nutty, mild and delicious taste that helps every dish live up to festive occasions. Best known for its classic wedge, Jarlsberg is also available sliced and in snacks and crisps for simple appetizers, savory sides and even take-home treats your guests will love. Find more ideas to elevate this holiday season at jarlsberg.com.

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

Consider giving the gift of a Pend Oreille PUD Gift Certificate this year. Available in any amount, gift certificates can be applied to any PUD customer account.

There are no administration or processing fees associated with the Gift Certificates. Your total gift amount goes directly to your recipient.

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OROVILLE – Selkirk Rangers took top spots at the Oroville tournament Saturday, Dec. 16, with Ryan Issakides, 132-pounds, winning first place and Hunter Carman, 170, winning first in their weight divisions. Porter Carman won second place and Bert Burnett won third. Carman won his first high school match against Kettle Falls at an away tournament Dec. 12. The Rangers will travel to Freeman Saturday, Dec. 10 for a tournament at 10 a.m. Coach Keith Saxe was not available for comment before deadline.

Selkirk boys take two wins IONE – The Selkirk boys’ basketball team won a pair of Northeast 1B League North conference games last week, beating Inchelium and Republic. Friday, Dec. 15, the Rangers traveled to Republic, where they won 61-20. Jeremy Link led Selkirk scorers with 18 points. Ryan Zimmerman knocked down 16. Zech Curran, Steven Davis and Ty Taylor scored six each, Justin Krabbenoft scored five and Thomas Huttle scored four. The next night they hosted Inchelium, getting a 66-25 win. The Rangers really didn’t have any trouble with either team, up more than 20 at the half in each game. Zimmerman led Ranger scoring against Inchelium with 13. Huttle had dozen points, Krabbenhoft had 10, Link eight, Taylor four and Zach Zoodsma three. Selkirk played Kettle Falls after deadline Tuesday. They will travel to Cusick for a game Thursday, Dec. 21 at 7:30 p.m.

Priest River loses squeaker to Upper Columbia PRIEST RIVER – The Priest River girls basketball team continued to struggle, when they lost to Upper Columbia Academy 46-45, Monday, Dec. 12. Priest River had the upper hand at the end of the first quarter, up 17-10. But Upper Columbia turned the tables and scored 17 of their own in the second, while holding Priest River to eight. Priest River scored eight to Upper Columbia’s five in the third, with the score at 33-32 in Upper Columbia’s favor heading into the fourth quarter. Priest River scored 12 points, but Upper Columbia added 14 to their score for the win. Priest River’s Karah Fink had an outstanding game with 23 points. Madelyn Rusho scored eight. Jordan Martin, Makia Fitzmorris and Chelsea Brown each scored four. Adrie Minish added two. The Spartans were scheduled to play Wallace Saturday, but results were not available at press time. They traveled to Deer Park Tuesday, after The Miner went to press. They then travel to Timberlake Thursday, Dec. 21, to play at 5:30 p.m. before taking a week off for winter break.

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NEPWORT – The Newport girls basketball had a busy week last week, before taking a holiday break until Thursday, Dec. 28, when they take on Lakeland on the road. The Grizzlies swept the week, beating Deer Park, Chewelah and Clark Fork. Newport hosted Deer Park Tuesday, Dec. 12, winning 43-37. Deer Park led 7-5 at the end of the first quarter, but Newport rallied for 14 in the second for a tied game at 19 at the half. Newport continued to dominate in the second half of the game, scoring 24 to Deer Park 18. Alika Robinson led the Grizzlies with 16, followed by Madi Hofstee with 10. Cydni Lewis scored seven, Jocelin Nenema and Julie Schoener each scored four and McKinley Leslie scored two. It was a bit closer Friday, Dec. 15, when Newport traveled to Chewelah. The Grizzlies squeaked by, winning 51-50.

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Newport’s Cydni Lewis, No. 10, dribbles down the court when Newport hosted Deer Park Tuesday, Dec. 12. Newport won.

Newport led from the get-go, up 27-18 at the half. Chewelah gained momentum in the second half, outscoring Newport

12-11 in the third and 20-13 in the fourth, but it wasn’t enough to catch up. Nenema led the Grizzlies with 16. Robinson

scored 12, Lewis added 10 and Hofstee scored six. Leslie scored three, and Brooke Marsengill and Schoener each added

two. Newport played Clark Fork Saturday, winning 52-29. Individual statistics were not available at press time.

Lady Griz prove to be hostess with the mostest By Sophia Aldous The Miner

NEWPORT – The inaugural Lady Griz Invite at Newport High School on Saturday, Dec. 16, was good tidings for the Newport High School girls’ wrestling team. The girls came in fourth overall out of 16 schools, with sisters Megan and Sierra Mason winning first place in their weight divisions at 190-pounds and 170-pounds respectively. Sophomore Sierra Mason pinned her Liberty On Deck: At Best of The West Invite: Dec. 22, 9 a.m.

opponent in the first round. Junior Megan Mason put a pin on her Othello opponent in the second round to clinch the victory. “All of them wrestled exceptionally well and are really growing together as a team,” said Newport coach Scott Pillers. Around 75 high school girls attended the tournament with six girls from Newport. According to Pillers, the event was the greater Spokane area’s largest female versus female tournament. Some male athletes from other schools such as Priest River did wrestle as a sideliner. The Lady Grizzlies will leave Thursday to travel to the Best of the West Invite in Pasco Friday, Dec. 22. Wrestling starts at 9 a.m.

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Sisters Megan and Sierra Mason pose with their dad, Shane, after winning first place medals at the first annual Lady Griz Invite last Saturday.

Cusick boys roll Inchelium, Curlew By Don Gronning Of The Miner

CUSICK – The Cusick Panthers boys’ basketball team easily defeated a pair of Northeast 1B League North conference opponents last week, beating Inchelium 71-19 Friday, Dec. 15 and Curlew 8827 Saturday, Dec. 16. The Inchelium game was played at Cusick. After Cusick got out to a 26-2 first quarter lead, Panther coach Rob Seymour started pulling starters and let younger players get some varsity game time. “The varsity played only about two quarters,” he said. Kobe Seymour led Cusick scoring with 16 points. Ethan Hardie was the second

highest scorer, with a dozen points. Devin BrownEagle came off the bench and scored 10 points. Cusick pressed and it resulted in 28 Inchelium turnovers. “They couldn’t handle it,” Seymour said. The Panthers also won the battle of the boards, outrebounding Inchelium 49-29. The next night Cusick travelled to Curlew for a game. The result was much the same as the previous night, but Seymour gave his starters a little more work. “They played three quarters,” he said, with four players scoring in double figures. Colton Hansen led all scorers with 18 points, Kobe Seymore had 15, Dylan

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eighth grader Colton Seymour had 10 points. Cusick is set to play four games this week. They played Chewelah after deadline Tuesday. Cusick will host Selkirk Thursday Dec. 21, at 7: 30 p.m. Cusick will play in the Wellpinit Holiday Tournament Friday and Saturday, Dec. 22, 23 with Lakeside (Plummer), Inchelium and Wellpinit. Games times start at 3 p.m. Friday. Cusick will play Inchelium first.

s p o rt s c a l e n d a r Thursday, Dec. 21 Priest River Girls Basketball vs. Timberlake: 5:30 p.m. - Timberlake High School Selkirk Girls Basketball vs. Cusick: 6 p.m. - Cusick High School Cusick Girls Basketball vs. Selkirk: 6 p.m. - Cusick High School Priest River Boys Basketball vs. Timberlake: 7 p.m. - Timberlake High School Cusick Boys Basketball vs. Selkirk: 7:30 p.m. Cusick High School Selkirk Boys Basketball vs. Cusick: 7:30 p.m. - Cusick High School

Friday, Dec. 22 Cusick Girls Basketball at Wellpinit Christmas Tournament: 3 p.m. Wellpinit High School

Cusick Boys Basketball at Wellpinit Christmas Tournament: 4:30 p.m. Wellpinit High School

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Tuesday, Dec. 26 Newport Wrestling at Riverside: 7 p.m. - Newport High School Wednesday, Dec. 27 Selkirk Girls Basketball at West Valley Tournament: 3:30 p.m. West Valley High School Newport Boys Basketball at West Valley Tournament: 8 p.m. - West Valley High School

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Lady Rangers continue to stand out By Michelle Nedved Of The Miner

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Owen Leslie goes up for a shot against Deer Park Tuesday night. Leslie scored 21 on the night, hitting both inside and from 3-point range. Newport won 64-47

Grizzly boys win three

By Don Gronning Of The Miner

NEWPORT – The Newport boys’ basketball team swept all three games they played last week, beating Deer Park at home Tuesday, Dec. 12, Bonners Ferry at home Thursday and Chewelah on Friday at Chewelah. Newport and Deer Park played a close first quarter in a Northeast 1A League game, with Newport leading 7-6 at the end of one. The Grizzlies started to find their rhythm in the second quarter, taking a 27-21 lead into the half. Newport picked up where they left off in the third quarter, outscoring the Stags 15-9 and winning the fourth quarter as well, 22-17, to finish with a 64-47 win. Danny Bradbury and Owen Leslie led Newport scoring, with 21. Leslie also grabbed a dozen rebounds.

Koa Pancho had 10 points and a dozen rebounds. Two nights later the Grizzlies hosted Bonners Ferry. Newport pretty much had its way with Bonners, not letting the Badgers break 10 points in any quarter but the last. Newport won 74-38. Newport was up 20-6 at the end of the first quarter. They stretched that to a 41-14 halftime lead. Newport kept the pressure on, allowing Bonners to only score nine points in the third period while scoring 17. Bradbury scored 18 points to lead Newport scoring. Leslie scored 17 and Pancho 10 points. Friday night the Grizzlies went to Chewelah for another league game, coming away with a 65-51 win. This was the closest game of the week, with Newport trailing by five at the end of the first quarter, down 17-12.

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half, outscoring Chewelah 18-10 in the third quarter and 13-8 in the fourth. Pancho had a game and season high 23 points for Newport. Leslie scored 18 and Bradbury 15 points. Newport is in third place in the Northeast A League, with a 2-1 league record. They trail Medical Lake (3-1) and Freeman (2-0). Newport has an overall record of 4-1. Newport will travel to West Valley High School in Spokane Valley to play Pullman Wednesday, Dec. 27, at 8 p.m.

Lady Panthers drop two By Michelle Nedved Of The Miner

CUSICK – The Cusick girls basketball team lost to Inchelium and Curlew this week. The Panthers hosted Inchelium Friday, Dec. 15, and lost 43-39. Inchelium led 6-5 at the end of the first quarter and added a point to their lead with nine in the second. The continued to build on that lead with 16 in the third but Cusick

outscored them 14-12 in the fourth. But it wasn’t enough the catch them. Nicole Stensgar scored 15 for Cusick, followed by Gracie StrangeOwl with 10. Zahira Delgado scored seven, Madalyn Whitford added four and Kyla Merson scored three. It was as close when Cusick traveled to Curlew the next day. The Panthers lost 55-40. Curlew dominated the first quarter, leading 17-6, and while the rest of the

game was close, the Panthers couldn’t overcome On Deck: Vs. Selkirk: Thursday, Dec. 21, 6 p.m. At Wellpinit Christmas Tournament: Friday and Saturday, Dec. 22-23

the deficit. Both teams scored 10 in the second. Curlew outscored Cusick 15-12 in the third and 1312 in the fourth. Delgado and Allison No-

Lady Rangers continue to stand out By Michelle Nedved Of The Miner

first quarter, leading 12-9 heading into the second quarter when Inchelium picked up steam. They outscored the Rangers 13-12 in the second, and then the reverse happened in the third. Selkirk solidified their win in the fourth with 13 points to Inchelium’s nine. Couch hit four 3-pointers for the Rangers, and totaled 17 points, with seven steals. Whitney Dawson scored 10, Bree Dawson scored nine, Rick scored seven and Huttle added four. Chantry scored three. The Rangers travel to Cusick to play at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 21. They then head to the West Valley Invite next Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. 28-29.

mee each scored eight and StrangeOwl scored seven. Teresa Campbell, Jalyna Castillo and Stensgar each scored four. Merson and Amy Reijonen scored two and Emma Hardie added a free throw. Cusick was schedule to play Chewelah Tuesday, after The Miner went to press. They host Selkirk Thursday, Dec. 21 at 6 p.m., and then head to the Wellpinit Christmas Tournament Friday and Saturday, Dec. 22-23.

Rangers win top spots at Oroville OROVILLE – Selkirk Rangers took top spots at the Oroville tournament Saturday, Dec. 16, with Ryan Issakides, 132-pounds, winning first place and Hunter Carman, 170, winning first in their weight divisions. Porter Carman won second place and Bert Burnett won third. Carman won his first high school match against Kettle Falls at an away tournament Dec. 12. The Rangers will travel to Freeman Saturday, Dec. 10 for a tournament at 10 a.m. Coach Keith Saxe was not available for comment before deadline.

IONE – The Selkirk girls basketball team is continuing where they left off last year, lining up a series of wins before winter break. The Rangers traveled to Republic Friday, and won 55-24. Scores by quarter were not available. Gabi Rick scored 16 points and Jenna Couch added 12. Whitney Dawson scored nine, Ellen Huttle scored seven, and Bree On Deck: Dawson added two. Nicol Lyons, Shelby Rood and At Cusick: Thursday, Dec. 21, 6 p.m. Kaitlyn Chantry each At West Valley Invite: scored three. Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. Selkirk went on to beat 27-28 Inchelium at home Saturday, 50-43. The Rangers dominated the first quarter, leading 12-9 heading into the second quarter when Inchelium picked up steam. They outscored the Rangers 13-12 in the second, and then the reverse happened in the third. Selkirk solidified their win in the fourth with 13 points to Inchelium’s nine. Couch hit four 3-pointers for the Rangers, and totaled 17 points, with seven steals. Whitney Dawson scored 10, Bree Dawson scored nine, Rick scored seven and Huttle added four. Chantry scored three. The Rangers travel to Cusick to play at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 21. They then head to the West Valley Invite next Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. 28-29.

Wallace beats Priest River By Don Gronning Of The Miner

WALLACE – Spartan boys’ basketball continues to struggle, losing 61-45 to Wallace Saturday, Dec. 16. “We started out playing well,” Priest River coach Kevin Wylie said. “We were playing tough on both ends of the court. Our offense was flowing, and our defense was keeping us close.” The Spartans trailed by seven at the end of the first quarter but the team stayed in the game in the second quarter, although they were down 34-24 at the half. “I felt if a couple posOn Deck: At Timberlake: Thursday, Dec. 21, 7 p.m.

sessions would have went our way we could have taken the lead before half,” Wylie said. “But we ended the half

with Wallace on a 6-0 run.” That carried over into the third quarter, when Priest River was outscored 17-9. The Spartans made a run in the fourth quarter, but couldn’t close the gap. Still, Wylie saw some positive things in the game. “Ronnie Downs had his best game of the season scoring 11 points and adding 10 rebounds and three steals,” he said. “Brandon McCracken, who has started to find his offensive role, lead us with 1 5 points. We still have worked to do, but I have no doubt we will be ready for our first league game Thursday night against Timberlake.” Priest River played Deer Park after deadline Tuesday. Thursday, Dec. 21, they will play at Timberlake at 7 p.m.

Spartans carry on despite tough time at Tri-State By Sophia Aldous Of The Miner

COUER D’ALENE – The Spartans tried their best at the Tri-State wrestling tournament, said coach Jesse Hellinger, but it wasn’t quite enough to clinch a top spot in weight divisions. The annual tournament, held at North Idaho College, started Friday, Dec. 15 with nearly 600 wrestlers over 15 weight classifications. On Saturday, Dec. 16 that number was cut down to one in each weight as champion. “In the four years we have been coming to Tri-State I have brought some studs to NIC, and we have yet to get a placer,” said Hellinger. “We’ve had injury, sickness and meltdowns affect our performance, but my hope is we will rise to the occasion and wrestle to our ability and place.” Hellinger praised Truxton Wilson, 170-pounds, for his efforts, going 2-2 in the tournament. The Spartans went on to participate in the Lady Griz Tournament Saturday, Dec. 16 where boys wrestled as a sideliner. Graden Hanes, Brandon Downs, Wilson, and Arron Reyes all had three wins and no losses, Rees O’Brien and Devin Nevil had two wins, zero losses and Manuel Nacarrato had two wins, one loss. The Spartans will wrestle away (opponent to be announced) Saturday, Dec. 30, 10 a.m.

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obituari es Lois A. Dallas Newport

Lois Dallas passed away on Dec. 15, 2017, in Newport, Wash., surrounded by family. She was 90. She was born to Earl and Flora Denniston on April 15, 1927. She grew up in Franklin, Ore., where she met her husband, Bern. Lois graduated from Sacred Heart Hospital in Eugene, Ore., Dallas as a registered nurse. During her career she worked at Prosser General, Sacred Heart and Holy Family hospitals in Spokane and Newport Hospital in Newport. Lois loved nursing and caring for people. Bern and Lois married in 1948 and started their family in Prosser, Wash. They then moved to Spokane where they raised their three children. She was always there for her children and grandchildren whom she dearly loved. They then moved to Newport, Wash., where they were involved in the Davis Lake Grange, the Homemakers Association and their church. Lois and Bern would have celebrated their 70th anniversary on Jan. 10, 2018. Lois was a country girl and loved owning, riding and caring for horses. She had a love for all animals, having owned many horses, dogs, cats, chickens, a goat and even a burro named “Useless.” She also enjoyed quilting and sewing. Lois was always a selfless soul and never uttered a bad word about anyone. She was a strong woman of faith and warmed the hearts of those around her. Her kind and loving heart will be greatly missed. Lois was preceded in death by her son, Richard (Rick) Dallas, her granddaughter, Alicia Wills, and great-granddaughter, Angelia Dwyer. She is survived by her husband, Bern Dallas, of Newport; daughter Susan Dallas-McGinnis (Jerry), of Clark Fork, Idaho; daughter Janet Fruehauf (Max), Spokane, Wash.; daughter-in-law, Rhonda Trapp (Dan), Kennewick, Wash.; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Dec. 23, 2017, at Newport Southern Baptist Church at 52 Sitton Road in Newport. Sherman-Campbell Funeral Home in Newport is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at www.shermancampbell.com.

John K. Stephens Usk

John K. Stephens of Usk, Wash., was called by the Lord on Friday Dec. 8, 2017. He was 68. He leaves behind his wife Kate of 25 years, a daughter, Angie Brown of Newport, sons, Shane (Shaleen) Stephens, Mike (Robi) Mitts of Chattaroy, Wash., John (Pam) Henke of Ellsberry, Mo., David (Lisa) Henke of Moscow Mills, Mo.; a Stephens sister, Terra Havens of Spokane, Wash., granddaughters Toni, Winter and Ashley, and a grandson, Tristen, as well as nieces and nephew, sister-in-law and brother-in-law. John gave four years of his life in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, doing two tours in Vietnam. He later worked for the Union Pacific Railroad as a Diesel Electric Locomotive Mechanic, as well as other jobs while there. He moved to St. Charles, Mo., where he met his wife and worked for The City of St. Charles School District. When he retired they moved back to the Spokane area and his passion was for his family, friends and fishing. He will be greatly missed by family, and all who knew him. R I P. Sherman-Campbell Funeral Home in Newport is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at www.shermancampbell.com.

Harold Harvey (Tick) Thompson Clarkston, Wash.

Harold passed away Friday, Dec. 8, in Lewiston, Idaho, after a short hospital stay and move to a nursing facility. Up until the first part of November he had been living independently and continued to drive on all of his shopping errands and to his appointments. Born Nov. 1, 1925, to Harold Henry Thompson Thompson and Ivy Beatrice (Hall) Thompson, Harold spent most of his youth on a wheat farm in Stanford, Mont., with his three siblings, George Thompson, Evelyn Risley and Eleanor Chitwood. All have preceded him in death. His family moved from Stanford to Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, when Harold was in his early teens. He and his best friend, Ray McKinney quickly found employment, after finishing their high school education, in the logging camps of north Idaho. They See Obituaries, 16B

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Rd., report of single vehicle crash, one injured, laceration to face.

VEHICLE THEFT: N. Spokane Ave., Newport, report of vehicle stolen on Monday.

STRUCTURE FIRE: S. Calispel Ave., Newport, report of flare up of earlier fire.

ATTEMPT TO LOCATE: S Cass Ave, Newport, attempt to locate runaway juvenile said to be at this residence.

ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 20, report of vehicle speeding and passing on double yellows.

ACCIDENT: Rocky Mountain Rd. and Coyote Lane, report of vehicle in ditch.

THEFT: W. 5th St., report of students taking paint and tagging things all over, have video and names.

ANIMAL PROBLEM: Sunnyside Drive, deer needs dispatched.

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Hwy. 20, report of vehicle parked in handicapped, spot unattended for hours.

ACCIDENT: Scotia Rd., report of vehicle-tree collision.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Hwy. 2

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ASSAULT: Calispel St., report that daughter was hit by vehicle, not injured.

Monday, Dec. 11 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PHYSICAL: Finnila Drive, Newport, report that 17-year-old son pushed mother and then started dragging younger son down the driveway ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy.2 , report of silver Pontiac swerving in its lane headed towards Spokane. MALICIOUS MISCHIEF: Blackwell St., Ione, report that someone scratched a frowning face in the driver’s side rear door sometime she believes on Thursday while she was at work. MALICIOUS MISCHIEF: Pend Oreille County, Newport, report of several road signs vandalized. FRAUD: Finnila Drive, Newport, report that someone opened a Verizon account in the complainant’s name. SUSPICIOUS PERSON: N. Cass Ave., Newport, report of male subject sitting in a dark blue GMC Suburban popping pills and was seen with a gun on his person. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: W. 1st St, Newport, complainant can hear people talking and loud banging sounds concerned someone might be vandalizing the area. THREATENING: N. Spokane Ave., Newport, report that someone has called him three times threatening to come take his dog and he doesn’t know who they are but wants it to stop. BURGLARY: Leclerc Rd. N., Ione, report of a burglary. SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: W. Walnut St., Newport, report of vehicle parked in alleyway blocking for five days. ATTEMPT TO LOCATE: Power Lake, reported attempt to locate possible suicidal female subject with a gun. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: S. Cass Ave., Newport, complainant reporting his stolen property is at this address. THEFT: N. 5th Ave., Cusick, report of fuel theft out of vehicle. CHIMNEY FIRE: Fertile Valley Rd., report of chimney fire, house is filling with smoke, no flames visible.

Tuesday, Dec. 12 ACCIDENT: Hwy. 20, report of Volvo s60, red in color, off in the ditch no injuries driver is out of vehicle. AGENCY ASSIST: LeClerc

THEFT: Rumsey Drive, Newport, report of 25-gallon, propane tank taken. ASSAULT: Blackwell St., report of cold assault. VEHICLE THEFT: TheftAutomobile Scotia Rd, Newport, report of bulldozer stolen from a client’s property between yesterday and today. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VERBAL: S. Spokane Ave., report of couple yelling and screaming.

HARASSMENT: McInnis St., Ione, complainant reports receiving several blocked calls where people threaten her. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: S. Spokane, report of received text from friend who is going through divorce and possible domestic issues. Wednesday, Dec. 13 SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: S. Union Ave., Newport, report of a suspicious vehicle left in lot. DISABLED VEHICLE: Hwy. 211, report of a vehicle left on the side of the road. ILLEGAL BURNING: Horseshoe Lake Rd., report of an illegal burn. TRAFFIC HAZARD: Deer Valley Rd., Report of a vehicle in the middle of the road.

TRAFFIC OFFENSE: Cass Ave., report of vehicle parked in intersection

West Bonner County RECKLESS DRIVING: N. Riley Creek Rd. and Hwy. 2, Priest River

TRAFFIC OFFENSE: Hwy. 2, report of vehicle parked partially in roadway facing wrong direction.

ARREST: Hwy. 2, Oldtown, Lance B. Griffith, 54, Davis Lake, Wash., was arrested on unlawful possession of a firearm and drug charges.

DISTURBANCE: N. Spokane Ave., Newport, caller reports seeing two males trying to break down screen door.

Friday, Dec. 15 HARASSMENT: S. Calispel Ave., Newport

SUSPICIOUS PERSON: Hwy. 31, report of scruffy male on side of highway flipping people off. ACCIDENT: W. 1st St., report of vehicle, non-injury accident. FISH AND GAME: Hwy. 20, report of hunting violation. THEFT: Holly Rd., report of items stolen from someone doing work at residence. ARREST: Shane Patrick Yeager, 41, Deer Park, was arrested for local warrant misdemeanor.

Saturday, Dec. 16

COURT COMMITMENT: S. Garden Ave., Newport, James T. Schwartzenberger, 59, of Newport was booked and released for failure to comply.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VERBAL: W. Kelly Drive, report of boyfriend yelling and refusing to leave.

PROWLER: N. Spokane Ave., Newport, report of subjects outside trying to get into apartment. ARREST: Curtis Gene Wilkerson, 49, of Newport was arrested on a misdemeanor warrant.

Thursday, Dec. 14 SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: S. Union Ave., Newport, report of vehicle parked on property. ASSAULT: W. 5th St., report of juvenile assaulted. TRAFFIC HAZARD: Hwy. 20, report of elderly female walking down the middle of northbound lane.

BURGLARY: N. Idaho Ave., Oldtown ANIMAL PROBLEM: Diamond Heights Rd. and Freeman Lake Rd., Oldtown ACCIDENT, INJURIES: Silver Birch Lane and James Way, Oldtown ANIMAL PROBLEM: Tamarack St., Priest River

ANIMAL PROBLEM: Cemetery Rd., Priest River

ACCIDENT: Elmers Loop, report of vehicle in ditch.

ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 211 and Hwy. 2, report of vehicle with poor lane travel.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Driskill Rd., report of a loud explosion and a bright light in the area.

ACCIDENT, INJURIES: Eastshore Rd., Coolin

ANIMAL PROBLEM: Rivenes Ave., Priest River

ACCIDENT: S. Garden Ave., Newport, report of a truck backing into another vehicle.

THREATENING: Deer Valley Rd., Newport, report of a subject throwing something at the residence.

Wednesday, Dec. 13

ANIMAL PROBLEM: Jones St., Priest River

ILLEGAL; BURNING: Diamond Drive, report of subjects burning in burn barrel.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Telephone Rd. E, Newport, report of heavy chemical smell in the area.

Tuesday, Dec. 12 ARREST: Hwy. 41, Oldtown, Joseph Willis, 46, Oldtown, was arrested for possession of controlled substance and open container. RUNAWAY JUVENILE: E. 4th St. S. Oldtown

ACCIDENT: LeClerc Rd. N., Cusick, report of vehicle in ditch.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Hwy. 20, report of a fraud in another jurisdiction.

ACCIDENT: Stohr Rd., Newport, report of a two-vehicle injury accident.

Monday, Dec. 11

TRAFFIC OFFENSE: W. Walnut St., Newport, report of white van parked in alley at this location since noon.

ANIMAL PROBLEM: Larch St., Priest River

Thursday, Dec. 14 ANIMAL PROBLEM: Harriet Street, Priest River RECOVERED STOLEN PROPERTY: This A Way, Spirit Lake THEFT OF PROPERTY: Albeni Cove, Oldtown

ANIMAL PROBLEM: LeClerc Rd. S., Newport, report of pitbull becoming aggressive and won’t leave property.

MALICIOUS INJURY TO PROPERTY: Silver Birch Lane, Oldtown

MALICIOUS MISCHIEF: Hwy. 20, report of damaged gate.

Friday, Dec. 15

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Stanley Court, report of someone that climbed fence and walked around property.

ACCIDENT, SLIDE OFF: Hwy. 57, Priest River SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES: Kendall Rd., Priest River

SUSPICIOUS PERSON: Hwy. 2 and Calispel, out with subject on foot. TRAFFIC OFFENSE: W. 5th St., report of three cars spinning donuts in football field. STRUCTURE FIRE: S. Calispel Ave., Newport SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: LeClerc Rd. N., report of door open on residence. BURGLARY: N. 1st Ave., report of house that was broken into and car stolen. ARREST: Wilma Ruth Haight, 25, Spokane, was arrested for driving while license suspended/revoked and an out of county warrant.

Sunday, Dec. 17 ACCIDENT: Hwy. 2, report of vehicle versus tree, driver out walking around.

ACCIDENT, UNKNOWN INJURY: Hwy. 41, Spirit Lake RECKLESS DRIVING: Spirit Lake Cutoff and Hwy. 41, Spirit Lake

Saturday, Dec. 16 ACCIDENT, UNKNOWN INJURIES: Dickensheet Rd., Coolin

Sunday, Dec. 17 NON-INJURY ACCIDENT: W. Jefferson Ave. and 11th St., Priest River NON-INJURY ACCIDENT: Elder Rd., Priest River SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Old School House Rd., Priest River TRESPASSING: Industrial Park, Spirit Lake NON-INJURY ACCIDENT: Hwy. 2, Oldtown

pu blic m e eti ngs Wednesday, Dec. 20 Pend Oreille Economic Development Council: 8:30 a.m. - Various Locations Diamond Lake Water and Sewer District Board: 10 a.m. - District Office 2 Pend Oreille County Park Board: 2 p.m. - Cusick Community Center West Bonner County School Board: 6 p.m. - District Office, Priest River Fire District No. 4 Commissioners: 6 p.m. - Dalkena Fire Station Ione Town Council: 7 p.m. - Clerk’s Office

Thursday, Dec. 21 Bonner County Planning and Zoning Commission Workshop: 5 p.m. - Bonner County Administrative Building, Sandpoint South Pend Oreille Fire &

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

Monday, Dec. 25 Pend Oreille County Commissioners: 9 a.m. - Pend Oreille County Courthouse Pend Oreille Fire District No. 2 Board: 10 a.m. - Fire Station 23, 390442 Highway 20, Ione Newport Planning Commission: 5 p.m. - Newport City Hall

Tuesday, Dec. 26 Bonner County Commissioners: 8:45 a.m. - Bonner County Administrative Building Pend Oreille County Commissioners: 9 a.m. - Pend Oreille County Courthouse Newport School Board: 5 p.m. - District Office Pend Oreille Planning and Zoning Commission Workshop: 6 p.m. - Cusick Community

Center Pend Oreille County Republican Central Committee: 6 p.m. - Cusick Community Center Pend Oreille County Republican Party: 7-8:30 p.m. - American Legion, Cusick

Wednesday, Dec. 27 Tri-County Economic Development District: 11 a.m. - TEDD Conference Room, 986 S. Main, Suite A, Colville

CORRECTION The last name of Glenn Fred (Swede) Bergau was misspelled in the death notice in last week’s Miner. We regret any confusion this caused.

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

2017339 PUBLIC NOTICE R E Q U E S T F O R Q U A L I F I C AT I O N S PEND OREILLE COUNTY R O A D D E PA R T M E N T S U L L I VA N L A K E I N L E T B R I D G E CRP 837 Proposals will be received by the County of Pend Oreille Road Department located in the Pend Oreille County Courthouse at 625 Fourth Street, Newport, WA 99156 or P.O. Box 5040, Newport, WA 99156 for services to provide Construction Engineering, Testing, and Inspection. The proposed project is scheduled for construction in the spring of 2018. The project is funded by the Federal Highway Administration. The project will be administered by the 2016 addition of the WSDOT Standard Specifications for Road, Bridge, and Municipal Construction. Project specifications are available on the Pend Oreille County Website: http://pendoreilleco.org Go to Public Works, Road, Call for Bids. The proposal shall include the following: 1. The proposals shall demonstrate the ability to work with contractors and owners. 2. After reviewing the plans include a narrative of the overall approach to the projects. The primary testing the County needs are nuclear densitometer tests for subgrade, base

course, top course, and wall foundation. Testing for the bridge grout will be critical for this project. Include an examples of reporting test results on appropriate WSDOT forms. 3. Include resumes of key personnel that will perform the work. The criteria of selection will be based on: The proposer’s ability to demonstrate their understanding of the project. The experience and expertise of the personnel to perform the work. The demonstrated knowledge of the project and required testing. The demonstrated ability to work with contractors. The demonstrated ability to provide the owner and contractor with timely test results. Proposals should be addressed and delivered to Don Ramsey P.E. Pend Oreille County Engineer by 4:00 PM January 8, 2018. If you have any questions please call 509-447-6467: George Luft Design and Construction Engineer Pend Oreille County Published in The Newport Miner December 6, 13 and 20, 2017.(45-3) _________________________ 2017337A 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 , PEND OREILLE COUNTY No. 17-4-00044-6 P R O B AT E N O T I C E T O CREDITORS R C W 11 . 4 0 . 0 3 0 In Re the Estate of: DOUGLAS EARL LOONEY, Deceased. The Personal Representative

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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. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1) (c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the Decedent’s probate and non-probate assets. Date of First Publication: December 6, 2017 Personal Representative: Darlene D. Donegan Address of Personal Representative: 304 May Ave., Yuma, AZ 85364 Attorney for Estate: James V. Woodard, Address for Mailing or Service: 16905 N. Saddlehill Ln., Colbert, WA 99005 Published in The Newport Miner December 13, 20 and 27, 2017.(46-3) __________________________ 2017347 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 SPOKANE No. 17-4-01765-7 NOTICE TO CREDITORS n the Matter of the Estate of: DARWIN B. COLE, Deceased The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of the Estate of Darwin B. Cole, Deceased. 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 addresses below stated a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(3); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of 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 RCW 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of First Publication: December 13, 2017 Guiying Cole Attn: William O. Etter Witherspoon Kelley 422 W. Riverside Ave., Ste. 1100 Spokane, WA 99201 WITHERSPOON KELLEY By Continued on 15B

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Continued from 14B William O. Etter, WSBA #42389 Attorneys for the Personal Representative West 422 Riverside Avenue, Suite 1100 Spokane, WA 99201-0300 Published in The Newport Miner December 13, 20 and 27, 2017.(46-3) ___________________________ 2017325 PUBLIC NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE PORT OF PEND OREILLE SMALL WORKS ROSTER Notice is hereby given that the Port of Pend Oreille (Port) is updating its Small Works Roster for 2018. Contractors who wish to be included on this Roster need to complete an application form available at the Port office at 1981 Black Road, Usk, WA. 99180, 509-445-1090. Forms are also available on the Portâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website at www.povarr.com. Applicants, where required by law, must be properly licensed or registered to perform work in the State of Washington. Contractors whose names appear on the Roster may be contacted from time to time to submit job proposals for contracts for $300,000 or less. Qualified applicants will be placed on the 2018 Roster which will expire on December 31, 2018. /s/ Kelly J. Driver, Manager Published in The Newport Miner December 20 and 27, 2017.(47-2) __________________________ 2017349 PUBLIC NOTICE The Lenora Water and Sewer Districts January 2018 meeting will be held on Tuesday January 9th instead of Tuesday January 2nd. 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 20 and 27, 2017.(47-2) ___________________________ 2017350 PUBLIC NOTICE S TAT E O F WA S H I N G T O N D E PA R T M E N T O F E C O L O G Y N O T I C E O F A P P L I C AT I O N T O A P P R O P R I AT E P U B L I C WAT E R S TAKE NOTICE: That Correll Revocable Living Trust of Vancouver, WA on November 22, 2017 under Application No. S3-30800, filed for permit to ap-

PUBLISHERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise â&#x20AC;&#x153;any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.â&#x20AC;? Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. The newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising or real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800927-9275. (31tf)

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propriate public waters, subject to existing rights, from Bead Lake in the amount of 0.02 cubic feet per second, each year, for continuous single domestic supply. The source of the proposed appropriation is to be located within the NWÂźNEÂź (Lot 1 of Diamond Match Addition) of Section 9, Township 32 N., Range 43 E.W.M., in Pend Oreille County, Washington. Protests or objections to approval of this application must include a detailed statement of the basis for objections; protests must be accompanied by a fifty-($50.00) dollar recording fee and filed with the Department of Ecology, at the address shown below, within thirty (30) days from December 27, 2017 STATE OF WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY WATER RESOURCES PROGRAM - ERO PO BOX 47611 OLYMPIA, WA 98504-7611 Published in The Newport Miner on December 20 and 27, 2017. (47-2) __________________________ 2017351 PUBLIC NOTICE An unexpected vacancy has occurred in the Town of Cusick after the elected Mayor Ken Murrayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s passing. The Town Council is accepting applications for a two year Mayor appointment. Applicants must be qualified registered voters of the town and submit their letter by Jan. 1, 2018. to the Town Clerk or mailed to PO Box 263 Cusick WA 99119. The council believes open government is important and encourages all interested town citizens to attend and provide testimony at the regular scheduled council meeting on January 8th, 2018, when the appointment may occur. By order of the Cusick Town Council SS: Charlotte Yergens, ClerkTreasurer, Town of Cusick Published in The Newport Miner December 20 and 27, 2017.(47-2) __________________________

Published in The Newport Miner on December 20 and 27, 2017 and January 3, 2018.(47-3) __________________________ 2017354 PUBLIC NOTICE N O T I C E O F A P P L I C AT I O N Pursuant to County Development Regulations, notice is hereby given that Pend Oreille County did on October 12th, 2017, receive a complete Conditional Use Permit Application for an Ice and Water Vending Machine and Structure, Location: Within Sects. 19, T38N, R44E WM, 1000â&#x20AC;&#x2122; south of intersection of Sullivan Lake Rd & Selkirk Trl, parcel 443819310001. Any person desiring to express their views, or to be notified of the action taken on this application should con-

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tact 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 Community Development Department, 418 South Scott Avenue, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821. Contact: Greg Snow, Community Development Director. Written comments from the public may be submitted to Pend Oreille County no later than January 8th, 2018. Required Permits: Conditional Use Permit (Pend Oreille County), Building Permit Dated: December 18, 2017 Published In The Newport Miner December 20, 2017.(47)

2017348 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE Per Resolution 2017-40, Pend Oreille County Offices will be closed in observance of the following 2018 holidays: New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day Monday, January 1 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Monday, January 15 Presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day Monday, February 19 Memorial Day Monday, May 28 Independence Day Wednesday, July 4 Labor Day Monday, September 3 Veteransâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Day (observed) Monday, November 12 Thanksgiving Thursday, November 22 Thanksgiving Friday, November 23 Christmas Eve Monday, December 24 Christmas Day Tuesday, December 25 The Commissionersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; regularly scheduled meeting will be Tuesday when their office is closed on Monday. /s/ Rhonda Cary Clerk of the Board Published in The Newport Miner on December 20 and 27, 201.(47-2) ________________________________________________________ 2017355 PUBLIC NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE The following ordinance was adopted at the regular meeting of the Town of Ione Council on December 6, 2017. The complete text of this ordinance and budget are available in the Clerkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office during regular business hours. ORDINANCE NO. 596 An ordinance adopting the final budget for the Town of Ione, Washington for the fiscal year 2018. Ordinance shall be in full force and effect beginning January 1, 2018. Fund Name Revenue Appropriation Current Expense 249,285 249,285 Real Estate Excise Tax 17,087 17,087 Streets 79,219 79,219 Tourism/Economic Development 26,802 26,802 Growth Management 1,684 1,684 Building Fund 39,545 39,545 Equipment Reserve 18,658 18,658 Fire Truck Reserve 20,746 20,746 Airport Reserve/Improvements 25,507 25,507 Park Reserve 7,029 7,029 Water 768,300 768,300 Sewer 382,306 382,306 Equipment Fund 22,670 22,670 Total Appropriations 1,658,838 1,658,838 /s/ Sandy Hutchinson Town Clerk/Treasurer

2017353 PUBLIC NOTICE S U R P L U S M AT E R I A L F O R S A L E PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 OF PEND OREILLE COUNTY The Public Utility District No. 1 of Pend Oreille County has declared the following as no longer necessary, material to, or useful in the operations of the District and, therefore, surplus to the needs of the Public Utility District: Lot #1 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Wood Shelf, Desk, Cupboard Lot #2 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; File Cabinets and Two Chairs Lot #3 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Two Desks Published in The Newport Miner December 20, 2017.(47) Lot #4 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Drafting Table and Desk Lot #5 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Desk, Two Chairs, Wooden File Cabinet Lot #6 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Wood Shelving, Two Desks and Misc. Pieces Lot #7 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Two Wood Shelves and Two Chairs Lot #8 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Wood Shelving and Wood Desk Lot #9 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Wood Shelving and Wood Desk Lot #10 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Two Wood Shelves and Two Chairs Lot #11 - Two Wood Desks, One Chair and Some Office Mats and

Desk Attachments Â Â? Â? Â Â? Â?Â? Lot #12 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Two Metal File Cabinets Â? Â ÂÂ? Lot #13 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Misc. PVC Sweeps (and Â? one wooden crate of them also)

Â? Â? Â? Â? Â? Â? Â&#x20AC;Â? Â? Lot #14 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; PVC Sweeps on a Pallet Â? Â&#x201A; Â&#x201A; Â&#x20AC; Â? Â&#x201A; Lot #15 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Five Metal File Cabinets Â&#x201A; Â? Â&#x201A; Â&#x201A;Â&#x192; These items are being sold as is and in lots. Winning bidder must take all

Â? Â&#x201A; items in lot and must make arrange Â&#x201E; Â? ments to pick up all items.

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the hours of 9:00 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3:00 p.m., Â? Â? Â&#x2026; Monday through Friday. Please contact Mike Peterson at (509) Â&#x201A; Â&#x2026; Â&#x201A; Â Â&#x2020; 671-2101. Â&#x2021; Â? Sealed bids will be received at the Â&#x201A; Â&#x201A; Â&#x201A; PUD offices, 130 N. Washington, PO

Box 190, Newport, WA. 99156, or at Box Canyon Dam Visitors Center, Â? Â&#x201A; 7492 Hwy. 31, PO Box 547, Ione, Â&#x201A; Â? Â&#x2C6; Â Â? WA. 99139 until 5:00 p.m., Friday, Â? January 5, 2018. Indicate â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sealed Â&#x201A; Â&#x201A; Â&#x201A; Â? Â&#x2C6; Â&#x2021;Â&#x2030; Bidâ&#x20AC;? on the outside of the envelope. Â? Â Â&#x160; Â? Â&#x2039; Â? Â&#x2030; Â&#x201A; Â&#x2030;Â? Â&#x201E;Â Â ÂÂ&#x201E;Â Â&#x2030; Â&#x152; The bids will be opened on Monday, Â&#x17D; Â? Â? January 8, 2018 and awarded at the January 16, 2018 Board meeting. /s/ Karen Willner Â&#x160; Clerk of the Board

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Odds & Ends 33

High scratch game team: Hi Rollers 701. High scratch series team: Wilkinson Rentals 2,015. High handicap game team: Wilkinson Rental 878. High handicap series team: Wilkinson Rental 2,594. High scratch game: Charles Marsh 226, Christy Huling 173. High scratch series: James Huling 586, Sara Goss 463. High handicap game: Charles Marsh 254, Christy Huling 252. High handicap series: Gary Wilkinson 764, Christy Huling 684. Converted splits: Gary Wilkinson 3-10, James Huling 3-10, Pat Shields 4-10, Cathy Wagner 2-5-6-7, Floyd Degele 3-7, Randy Edgar 5-10.

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COEUR D’ALENE – The Newport Grizzlies hit the mat at the Tri-State Tournament at North Idaho College Saturday, Dec. 16, with Nate Allen, 138, winning a match with a pin against a Pullman opponent. Brady Corkrum, 195, also won against a Central Valley wrestler in a tough match that went all three rounds. He went on to wrestle an opponent from Vashon Island and won with a pin. Newport coach Adrian Bojorquez expressed his gratitude for all the Newport athletes’ efforts at the tournament. “I am super proud of our guys efforts at TriState,” said Bojorquez in an email. “Everybody wrestled tough and learned a lot about what it is going to take to earn what they want to accomplish this year.” Other Grizzlies that took to the mats included Gage Seger, 126, Tyler Ward, 138, and Jed Cupp, 182. “I think our boys grew tremendously in the matches we had,” said Bojorquez. “Each young man made great strides towards accomplishing what they want to earn at the end of this season.

All the matches they had definitely made them much better wrestlers and helped us learn what it is going to take to improve in order to get what we want.” On Wednesday, Dec. 1,3 Newport had a double dual against Deer Park and Colville at Deer Park High School. Deer Park outscored Newport overall 72-12, as did Colville at 42-36. The dual against Deer Park was a tough one to watch, according to Bojorquez. The Grizzlies were not on the same page as a team and it showed on the mat. Newport lost eight of nine matches and all eight losses were pins. The lone win of the night was at Allen’s pin against his Deer Park opponent. Newport’s other six points came from a forfeit. The Colville match was much closer. Colville did have a couple wrestlers out injured. Newport’s Gage Seger, 126 pounds, won his match, as did Bailey Corkrum, 170, Jed Cupp, 182, and Brady Corkrum, 220. Seger, Bailey Corkrum and Cupp all had matches that were almost identical. Each wrestler came out and earned quick takedowns. From the top position each wrestler worked to get position for

a pinning combination against their Colville opponent. In the first 90 seconds of each match Seger, Corkrum and Cupp each pinned their opponent. The match of the night for Newport would be Brady Corkrum’s. Corkrum got a takedown midway through the first period and took the Colville wrestler to his back, getting Corkrum two more near fall points. Brady rode the Colville wrestler tough for most the round, but he gave up a late escape. In the second period the Colville wrestler would chose the bottom position. The Colville On Deck: At Central Valley High School, Tri-County Wrestling Classic: Dec. 22, 9:30 a.m. At Pasco, Best of the West Invite: Dec. 23, 9 a.m.

wrestler had an escape midway through the second period. But the Colville wrestler was visibly tired from trying to escape for two rounds, and Corkrum had slowed as well. The second period would end 4 - 1. The third period was exciting as both wrestlers were fatigued by then, said Bojorquez. Corkrum chose the neutral position to start the

“Everybody wrestled tough and learned a lot about what it is going to take to earn what they want to accomplish this year.” Adrian Bojorquez

Newport Wrestling Coach

third round. The Colville wrestler was working hard to overcome his fatigue and was trying to score, while Corkrum was working to counter some of his offense and score off of his defense. Late in the third period Corkrum took a chance on a throw. He threw his hips into the Colville wrestler and put him on his back. He got the pin with 20 seconds left in the period. Newport hosted Riverside on Tuesday after deadline. Newport will travel to the Tri-County Wrestling Classic Friday, Dec. 22 at Central Valley High School, 9:30 a.m., then to the Best of the West tournament in Pasco Saturday, Dec. 23, at 9 a.m.

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spent their off work time fishing and hunting. Harold continued his education at a trade school in downtown Spokane and often had lunch at a café across the street. There he met a young lady by the name of Arlene Barbee who was waiting tables between her classes at Kinman Business University. However, their relationship had to be put on hold for the beginning of World War II. Harold joined the U.S. Marines and served his entire time in the Pacific Theatre including the landing on Iwo Jima as a member of the tank division. He was also part of the occupation forces stationed in Japan for radioactive materials cleanup in Nagasaki and Hiroshima. During this time he sent support back home to his mother and younger sisters. On his return to the states he and Arlene were married. In the year following, Harold used his GI bill to purchase a piece of property in Pend Oreille Valley north of Usk, Wash. He and Arlene lived in Pullman, Wash., while Harold attended classes at WSU. They also lived for a short time at Liberty Lake, Wash., when he was working for Kaiser. Setting up residence at their

property in Usk was cut short when Harold was called back to duty for the Korean conflict. He served as a tank crew commander on the frontline for more than a year. On his return they moved back to their property in Pend Oreille Valley where they began raising beef cattle, timothy hay and a growing family of five children. Harold returned to the skills of his youth by developing his own logging company and spent most of his life supporting his family as a logger. During the timber market downturns he also worked as a road construction mechanic for Murphy Brothers Construction Company. He was involved with many sections of the Interstate 90 and the various missile sites located in Eastern Washington. Harold and Arlene were very supportive and loving parents for their children and later their grandchildren. They attended many school sporting activities, rodeos, and gymkhanas to cheer on their grandchildren. After almost 50 years of working together establishing their home and raising a family, Harold was preceded in death by his wife, Arlene in July of 1996. The loss was so difficult he sold the Pend Oreille property and

moved to Clarkston, Wash. He enjoyed several years establishing another home on the Snake River between Clarkston and Asotin, Wash. Harold and a widow friend from Usk, Mary Jane Haas, who was living in Clarkston at the time, made many fun memories traveling, fishing, and entertaining family and friends. His companion preceded him in death a few years ago. Harold is survived by his son, Raymond (Ticky) Thompson, (Debby), of Spokane, his children Shane Thompson, Jessica Caldwell (her son Brian); daughter, Teri Wiese (Dan) of Spokane and their son Kinsey Wiese, (Jessie) (his children Lyndon, Riley and Logan); and daughter Kasey Wiese (Andy Spotts); daughter, Penny Pickerel (Bill), of Usk and their children Nicole Pugh (Scott) and Shawnee Lanphear (Levi) (their son Hank); daughter Sally Jones, (Dave) of Lewiston; son Timothy Thompson of Ione and his son Henry. The family expresses their appreciation for the many condolences, prayers and concerns we have received from extended family, friends and co-workers. We will miss our father, grandfather and great-grandfather greatly. A Memorial Service will be held sometime in June.