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Pot license applications increasing here BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – Pend Oreille County has at least two applicants to sell retail marijuana, including one in Newport. The deadline to apply for marijuana licenses was Friday, Dec. 20. The state Liquor Control Board updates its database of applicants every Tuesday. Through Dec. 17, there were nine producer applications, four processor license applications and two retailer license applications. Officials expect marijuana sales to begin by May. Joe Rammell, 65, of Bellevue has made several trips to Newport to scout a location for a retail marijuana operation. He says he was happy to see there were only two applying for Pend Oreille County’s two retail locations. Every county in the state was allocated retail licenses, based on population. Pend Oreille County was given two. The competition for retail li-

censes in more populated parts of the state has been fierce, Rammell says. “It’s a dog fight over in Seattle,” Rammell says. “There are way more applicants than permits.” The state plans on issuing 334 retail licenses statewide. When there is more than one qualified applicant, a lottery will be held. Rammell says he chose Newport for a couple reasons. “I was already looking for a retirement home in the area for the last couple years,” he says. He wanted to supplement his retirement income and operating a pot shop seemed like a good plan. Rammell says he hasn’t found a definite location yet, although he has chosen Mary Jane’s Weed as a name for his business. “I have five locations I’m looking at,” he says. While a location is required for the application, that can be changed

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NEWPORT – The Friday and Saturday Kaltran route from Newport to Airway Heights will be discontinued Feb. 1, Kalispel tribal spokesperson April Pierre said. “The run was started as a trial,” Pierre said. While there was some ridership on the Friday and Saturday run, it wasn’t enough to sustain the route, she said. The route was started in May 2012. Kaltran will be closed through Jan. 5 for the holidays, although there will be an Airway Heights run Dec. 31, leaving the Eagles bus stop at 4 p.m. and returning at 11 p.m. Jan. 1, the bus will return from Northern Quest Resort and Casino, according to a post on the Kaltran Facebook page. Fare is $2.50 each way.

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hundreds of man hours needed to organize the program. The Sharing Tree consists of a handful of artificial Christmas trees set up around town, with ages and wish lists for boys and girls who wouldn’t otherwise receive a Christmas gift. Their parents or guardians sign them up, noting what size of clothing, diapers, shoes and coats the children need, and if it’s OK for a toy to be purchased too. They also

NEWPORT – Pend Oreille County commissioners have interviewed candidates for three planning commission terms that expire this year, with an eye to making some changes, according to county commission chairman Mike Manus. “Sometimes change is good,” “Sometimes Manus change is said. “There good.” has been some Mike Manus dissatisPend Oreille County faction Commissioner with the planning commission within the community.” Planning commission members were asked not to elect a chair until after the appointments, said Don Comins, who is one of three District 2 representatives. Comins said that he is concerned that the planning commission may become more political. “The planning commission is not supposed to be partisan,” Comins said. “I’m afraid it will become partisan.” Planning commission members whose terms are expiring include Steve Wilson, Steve Bennett and Susan Hobbs. They all applied to be reap- W H AT N E X T: point- COMMISSIONERS ed to PLAN TO make an the appointment Moncomday, Dec. 30. mission. Planning commission members are appointed to four-year terms. Applicants completed informational statements dealing with involvement in the community, asked what they believe is the planning commission’s role in the community, asked how they work as a team member and to give examples of how they have dealt with contrary

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Kaltran discontinuing Newport-Airway Heights run BY DON GRONNING

County planning commission appears headed for shakeup

Kaltran will still run its Usk to Spokane route Mondays through Thursdays. That route runs four times a day, starting at 4:40 a.m. The last bus leaving Spokane leaves Walmart at the North Division Y at 6:20 p.m. Fare is $1 each way. Special Mobility Services is running from Spokane to Sandpoint Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, going through Newport and Priest River. Fare is $3 each way to Newport, 50 cents between Newport and Priest River, $1.50 from Priest River to Sandpoint and $5 from Spokane to Sandpoint. The SMS shuttle leaves Spokane at 6 a.m. from Bank of America at Howard and Riverside; is scheduled to leave the Newport Safeway at 8 a.m., SEE KALTRAN, 2A

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Community rallies to save Christmas Sharing Tree a success BY MICHELLE NEDVED OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – Two-hundredand-seventy-eight children received Christmas gifts this season thanks to the community outpouring to save the Sharing Tree, an annual tradition that was on the brink of being canceled. Speerheaded by Mountain West Bank in Newport, with support of various companies, organizations and individuals, the Sharing

|| Albeni Falls raises water OLDTOWN – The Army Corps of Engineers increased the outflow of Albeni Falls Dam from 12,000 cubic feet per second to 14,000 cfs, Friday, Dec. 13. The elevation of Lake Pend Oreille is being managed within a half foot of 2,051-2,051.5 feet, per winter operating measures. The current elevation is 2,051.49 feet. The dam produces more than 200 million kilowatt hours of electricity annually, and at its peak, can produce more than 42.6 megawatts. This is enough power to supply about 15,000 homes with power and the Bonneville Power Administration markets the electricity for members of the Pacific

Tree went on for 2013, after the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) announced it was canceled due to lack of volunteers and space. DSHS has traditionally organized the event, and the last three years it was housed at the Newport Community Colleges of Spokane Center. This year, however, the community college couldn’t do it. Pat McGuinty said the college volunteered on a temporary basis and wasn’t able to continue to offer the three classrooms and

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Northwest. The Army Corps of Engineers state this power production saves the U.S. from buying 4.9 million barrels of oil annually.

Motocross growing in county NEWPORT – Area resident Don Hunt and a group of volunteers opened a Motocross course in 2005 hoping to bring a little piece of a growing industry into Pend Oreille County. Hunt recently applied for a conditional use permit to keep operating the track, with a hearing planned for January 2014 regarding the permit. “I am hoping we can keep it going but I guess we will find out soon,” Hunt said. He said this permit was a new condition for the track and they have completed the paperwork to get the process started.

Hunt said the 1.2-mile track hosts races that average about $35 per rider. The typical race has more than 100 riders participate and Hunt said the racers spend money in the local economy when they come to town by purchasing gas, food and shopping. “We bring in riders from all over the northwest,” Hunt said. “It is becoming one of the top rated tracks in the northwest.” For more information, check the track website at www.newportmx.com.

Habitat for Humanity builds house for local family NEWPORT – The Pend Oreille Valley Habitat for Humanity has completed construction on a new house

on Sixth and State streets in Newport, for a local family with three young children who are currently living in inadequate, unstable housing. A dedication ceremony will be Sunday, Dec. 29 at 1:30 p.m. and is open to the public. As with all Habitat homes, it was built with as much volunteer labor and donated materials as possible, and then sold to the family at cost, via a no-interest mortgage. The money received for this house will then be put to use building the next home. Habitat can use as much help as possible. Anyone interested in volunteering can e-mail habitat@povn. com or call 509-447-0102. They can also be found on Facebook under Pend Oreille Valley Habitat for Humanity.

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Swanson appeals life sentence SANDPOINT – Jeremy Keith Swanson, 28, from Priest River was ordered to spend the rest of his life behind bars for pleading guilty to killing his wife and their unborn daughter a year ago this month, but his defense counsel filed an appeal in the 1st District Court Nov. 20, saying the sentence was “excessive.” Judge Benjamin Simpson imposed the life sentence after Swanson pleaded to first and second-degree murder in the 2012 attack on Jennifer Bosch Swanson and the couple’s unborn daughter. Swanson was

stabbed repeatedly with a knife and ice pick while in bed. Swanson was originally charged with two counts of first-degree murder, however, the charge for killing the unborn child was reduced to seconddegree murder as part of the plea deal. Swanson denied allocution twice throughout the proceedings and expressed he was unable to explain what drove him to commit the heinous crime. He was diagnosed as having a major depressive disorder with psychotic features and general-

ized anxiety. Swanson sought leniency with the appeal, asking for parole after serving 20 years on his sentence. Bonner County Public Defender Janet Whitney said her client could be rehabilitated with pastoral counseling and psychotherapy. Prosecutor Louis Marshall said that Swanson qualified for the death penalty so a life in prison sentence is lenient for the crimes. Simpson declined to reduce Swanson’s sentence because rehabilitation was not a guarantee with a lesser sentence.

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Santa’s helpers stop at Sadie Three of Santa’s top elves made a surprise stop to Sadie Halstead Middle School Friday, Dec. 20, where the elves greeted students and handed out candy canes. Several students noticed the strong resemblance between the elves and Sadie teachers Barry Sartz, Larry Ashdown and Randy Wyrobek, the three teachers who apparently called in sick that day.

indicate a favorite character or interest the child has. Community members take the tags and purchase gifts to be picked up by the parents and given the child for Christmas. When word came out in The Miner in mid-November that the program wouldn’t be happening this year, The Miner office received phones calls from various companies and individuals who wanted to help. Karen Stifel at Mountain West Bank took the lead and organized the Sharing Tree. Trees were set up in Safeway, Country Lane, the Post Of-

PLANNING | 2014 remaining six members’ terms expire FROM PAGE 1

POT | Newport postponed regs meeting FROM PAGE 1

up until the application is issued, he says. He currently lists 300 W. Walnut St. in Newport as the site of the business. The city of Newport put off passing its development regulations a week because the meeting wasn’t advertised far enough in advance. The development regulations contain provisions for marijuana businesses including where they can be located. Rammell says the city would like the retail business to be located in the industrial area by the railroad tracks. But he would like a more prominent area. “If you were the only shoe store in town, would you rather be in the industrial area or downtown?” Rammell said. He said the legal marijuana business is simply a retail shop. “It still has the same needs as any other retail business.” He said he would be willing to change the name to just Mary Jane’s if that would help. Newport city council member Ken Smith said there are few places that marijuana busi-

nesses can be located under the current law, which requires the businesses be at least 1,000 feet away from places where children gather. “Newport is 1.3 square miles in size and most of it is residential,” Smith said. He said the city council had no objections to Rammell’s application. Rammell doesn’t plan on spending much to start his store. He figures he will need about $20,000 to set up the shop and about $50,000 for operations. Jacob James Sattleen has applied for a retailer license. He lists 200 River Road as the location. Pend Oreille County commissioners were asked by the Liquor Control Board if they approved of the county applicants. They initially said no to applications by Detra Johnson and George Tracy for producer licenses for a Scotia Road location. James Sayre, an environmental health specialist with the Tri-County Health District, wrote that in 2001, the site of the meth lab was the subject of an Unfit to Occupy Order. Tracy and Johnson appeared before county commissioners

Mike Manus and Karen Skoog Monday, Dec. 23. They explained that the proposed location for the marijuana processing business was not located near the site of the meth lab. Based on those representations and an inspection by the Pend Oreille County Sheriff, commissioners withdrew their objections. According to the Liquor Control Board’s website, in addition to the two retail license applications, there are four license applications for producers in Pend Oreille County, including one on McCloud Creek Road, one on LeClerc Creek Road S., Telephone Road W. and Kirkpatrick Road in Elk. There were four processor license applications, including one on McCloud Creek Road, Kirkpatrick Road in Elk, Ambush Grove Loop in Usk and Blackberry Lane in Usk. Applications just start the licensing process, Rammell says. The Liquor Control Board will process producer licenses first, so there is marijuana to sell, he says.

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Partly cloudy

Partly sunny

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Saturday

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Partly sunny, chance snow

32/20

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opinions. Pend Oreille County Republican chairman Norris Boyd applied for the District 1 position currently held by Steve Wilson, who is also applying for the position. In District 2, Steve Bennett currently holds the position on the planning commission. Former Coldwell Banker North Country Realty owner Paul Edgren applied for the position. Edgren said he sold 80 percent of the realty business. Terry Holloway, district administrator for the Pend Oreille County Conservation District also

applied for the District 2 position, as did William Hostein, who works as a construction project manager. Susan Hobbs currently holds the District 3 position that is up for reappointment. Michael Mondich, a PUD worker, also applied. According to a Newport Miner story, in 2011 Mondich was fined $3,000 by the state Department of Ecology for burning toxic demolition debris in an outdoor fire in Ione. Commissioners plan to make an appointment Monday, Dec. 30. In 2014 the remaining six planning commission members’ terms will expire.

KALTRAN | Closed thru Jan. 5, one run Dec. 31 FROM PAGE 1

the senior center in Priest River at 8:15 a.m. and arrives at the Bonner County Public Works in Sandpoint at 8:40 a.m. On the return route, the shuttle arrives at the senior center in Priest River at 9:15 a.m., at the Newport Safeway at 9:30 a.m. and gets back to Spokane by 11 a.m.

In the afternoon, the shuttle leaves downtown Spokane at 3 p.m., Newport Safeway at 5 p.m., the senior center in Priest River at 5:15 p.m., arriving in Sandpoint at 5:40 p.m. The return route into Spokane leaves Sandpoint at 5:50 p.m., gets into Priest River at 6:15 p.m., Newport at 6:30 p.m. and back into Spokane at 8 p.m.

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fice, Mountain West Bank, Owen’s Grocery and Deli and the DSHS office on First Street. Stifel said the response was overwhelming. “This is an amazing community,” she said. All but 100 tags were “adopted” and filled. A few thousand dollars was donated and used by volunteers to fill the rest of the tags. Parents picked up their gifts Wednesday and Thursday at Mountain West Bank, along with wrapping paper. Volunteers throughout the community shopped, organized, kept track of tags, greeted parents and handed out gifts at the bank.

Monday

Partly sunny

31/30

Tuesday

Partly sunny

35/27

Source: National Weather Service and Accuweather.com, Newport, WA

Dec. High 17 38 18 36 19 33 20 26 21 30 22 32

Low Precip Snow 29 - 26 - 24 - 18 .17” 2.3” 16 - 27 .10” 2” Source: Albeni Falls Dam

L A ST Y E A R This week last year we had cloudy days and light snow for the week. High for the week at 30. Lows averaged in the mid 20’s, with only one night dropping to 19 degrees.

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PUD joins database for bidding

Cusick sends levy to voters BY DESIREÉ HOOD OF THE MINER

BY DESIREÉ HOOD OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – The Pend Oreille Public Utility District board has agreed to join the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement during the Tuesday, Dec. 17 regular board meeting, a national public entity purchasing program that allows for a fair bidding process for projects. Washington state law states that the PUD has to go out to bid under certain conditions and PUD General Manager John Jordan said the point of the agreement is to ensure vendors and contractors get “a fair shot” at bidding for PUD projects. “There are no sweetheart deals cut with favored relationships,” Jordan said. The agreement allows the PUD to utilize the statewide bid when the state gets their annual bids. The PUD can then opt to use the state or local public bidder at any time during that year. “There is no requirement to do a separate bid process at the local level,” Jordan said. There is a national program similar to the state program that offers public entities the same periodic bids and members of the program can place orders at those bid prices and fully comply with state laws, Jordan said. “Some other PUDs in the state have already joined this national organization,” Jordan said. “The reason to join is to avoid having to do our own bid process while getting the best possible price for the public.” He said the PUD can check acquisition costs at the state and national level and then decide to go out to bid themselves or not. “For an item locally available, we are more inclined to bid to allow local vendors a shot at our business,” Jordan said. “If the item is not locally available, then the joint bid process becomes an attractive option as it is quick, easy, and normally a very good price.”

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Christmas carols delight seniors A group of Newport residents came to the River Mountain Village, Friday, Dec. 20, to sing to their hearts content for the assisted living facility residents, bringing to life the spirit of Christmas through classic carols. Land Carter, left, gets a heads up from sister Soleil Carter about where they are in the song while Sharron Schueman looks on, but never stops crooning.

Bonneville Power Administration installing fiber BY DESIREÉ HOOD OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – The Bonneville Power Administration is extending fiber optic cable from the Bell Substation in Spokane to the Boundary Substation eight miles north of Metaline Falls during 2013 and 2014. The connection allows for high speed, reliable communication to the Boundary Dam located in the north end of Pend Oreille County. The BPA fiber project started in August of this year and fiber cable was ran from the Cusick Substation north for 49 miles to the Boundary Substation near Metaline Falls. In 2014, they will work from the Sacheen Lake area to the Bell Substation in Spokane. BPA electrical engineer Glenn

Van Bergen said the project should be complete by November 2014. Van Bergen said the fiber lines are for BPA use for better communication between its substations. He said they are currently running part of their system on analog and are looking to upgrade to the more reliable fiber system. Some of the fiber installs may require a helicopter for running the fiber cables through a sock line. BPA public affairs specialist Kevin Wingert said they are understanding of animals and homeowners’ rights and the contractors try to contact any resident that may be impacted by the installation process. All of the cable needs splicing and Van Bergen said they stop to splice about every five miles. “There’s better places to stop

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CUSICK – The Cusick School District board will send a $393,000 three-year maintenance and operations levy to the voters Feb. 11, hoping to replace the current levy that will expire at the end of 2014. “We took an approach of a conservative one percent each year,” Cusick Superintendent Don Hawpe said. The levy will remain at $393,000 for each of the three years, however, the dollar amounts decrease for the taxpayers each year. The first year, $1.20 would be collected in 2015 per $1,000 of assessed property value. Property assessed at $100,000 would pay $120 annually. The 2016 amount decreases to $1.19 per $1,000 assessed property value and decreases again in 2017 to $1.17 per $1,000 assessed value. Hawpe said the funds would maintain the current school schedules and provide materials and textbooks for academic success.

The funds would be used for the driver-training course and costs to maintain the vehicle. With the levy, the district states it can maintain a driver’s education program for about $180 per student, compared to the alternate programs in Newport and Spokane that average $400 per student. The levy will help pay for the Central Washington University Cornerstone Program, which allows students to take college courses while still attending high school. Funds would be used to support the athletic programs. Cusick does not charge a participation fee to play sports because levy dollars are used for basic equipment needs, officials, replacement uniforms and other sports related items. “We’ve been very fiscally sound,” Hawpe said. “People support kids here.” Hawpe said Cusick is running the levy during the same election as Newport and Selkirk districts to help share some of the costs. “It makes fiscal sense,” Hawpe said.

About 30 last minute shoreline applications NEWPORT – About 30 homeowners filed for building permits under the old Shoreline Master Program rules before the new SMP kicked in Dec. 19. In order for homeowners to be under the old SMP, they had to file applications that were “counter complete,” with site and structural plans.

County community development director Mike Lithgow said the department had to deal with a lot of calls from homeowners of existing homes concerned they would be affected by the new rules. Existing properties are grandfathered in under the new SMP.

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Fog is a silent killer Every year for probably the past 11, I tell myself to again write this letter regarding driving in the fog. I do not want to GUEST let another year OPINION go by without NAOMI MARIE writing this RICHARDSON RETIRED RN, IONE letter. It was in the very early 1970s. I worked at Sacred Heart Medical Center and a new orderly had come on the hospital staff. He was tall, gracious and very handsome with black hair. He quickly learned the names of those with whom he came to work. Because he was new, he was sent to work on whatever unit needed the most help on a given day. Because he was an orderly, he was called for whenever the nurses or one or more of us aides needed assistance with a heavy or unruly patient. His kindness eased many an anxious moment. One day there was a new nurse on the unit where I worked. She was instantly well liked and taken to heart. She was tall, gracious and very beautiful with long blond hair done up on the top of her head. She quickly learned the names of those with whom she came to work. Because she was new, she was sent to work on whatever unit needed the most help on a given day. Her kindness was freely given to co-workers and patients alike. Because of her feminine, near mirror image of ‘our’ orderly, the place was a-buzz as to when they would meet. It was noted they were very close in age and single. One day, it appeared to be my unit for this oft awaited meeting. I think most of us recognized it more than they did, or they were professional enough to not let the meeting show outwardly that this was

the beginning of something beautiful. It escapes me if it was months or perhaps a year before their engagement was announced. They were so perfect for each other we, who loved them, all agreed. The big day came and they were married and went off on their honeymoon. I came to work one afternoon shift to a very strained apprehensive group of day-shift workers. In report we sat spellbound as the day-shift head nurse broke the news. Our orderly was a patient in one of our unit’s hospital suites. Our nurse had gone on to her reward. We were devastated. How were we to go into this man’s room and care for him without shedding hot salty tears? Coming home from their honeymoon on a very foggy day, somewhere between Coeur d’Alene and Spokane, ‘our’ orderly, after looking both ways, had pulled his little Volkswagen Bug out from a side road. A negligent driver without any headlights on smashed broadside into the passenger side of the car, killing ‘our’ lovely nurse, his wife, instantly. Forty-five years have come and gone and I will never forget their faces, their kindness and the bereavement, though sadly I have forgotten their names. We were not privy somehow as to the fate of the other driver. Please, please be aware that many times your headlights or fog lights are not for your needs but for the safety of other motorists, and even pedestrians. Please, please turn on your lights when driving in the fog, no matter what time of the year it is. Fog is a killer, and only you can possibly prevent an accident such as I have written of above.

Newport Hospital emergency honored for patient satisfaction NEWPORT – Newport Hospital and Health Services Emergency Department was named a 2013 Guardian of Excellence Award winner by Press Ganey Associates, Inc. The Guardian of Excellence Award recognizes top performing facilities that consistently achieved the 95th percentile of performance in patient satisfaction. The Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award is a

health care industry symbol of achievement. Fewer than 5 percent of all Press Ganey clients reach this threshold and consistently maintain it for the one-year reporting period. Press Ganey partners with more than 10,000 health care facilities, including more than half of all U.S. hospitals, to measure and improve the patient experience. SEE HOSPITAL, 5A

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To the editor: I’m a Republican and I did not vote for President Obama. Once the people spoke, I had hoped President Obama would be successful as he was our first black American President. But that has not happened. The Democrats are blind to the failures of President Obama and will not admit they made a mistake. They should set aside party loyalty and open their eyes. The Republican Party is fighting amongst themselves, which does not help the situation at all. They blame the Tea Party, which is not the reason for disagreement within the Republican Party. Republicans are fighting with each other because the Republican institution doesn’t respect differing opinions amongst fellow members – not just the Tea Party. Republican in-fighting takes us away from dealing with the real problems in this country and it affects enrolling new registered voters in the Republican Party. I’m a retired military officer and war veteran and I can’t believe what has happened to our country. We need leadership from our elected officials and we don’t have it. I ask everyone to become informed in the upcoming elections and please vote. Your vote does matter. -Mike Brunson Springdale

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To the editor: I am quite sure that there will be critics whom will bemoan the salary increase for elected officials, complaining that politicians are not worth the salt that those critic’s might sprinkle upon their stewed beans. Before those critics stew over the raise and orally outgas a lot of half-baked noise, they should take an honest look at the payscale raise. Granted, many elected members of government on the state and federal level have sunk down to a dysfunctional level of hate, bigotry, corruption, greed, and unbridled narcissism that probably has the founders of this country turning over in their graves. However, our present county commissioners are the best ones that we have had in many years. All three, in order to serve us as best as they can, work extended hours that a salaried employee in the private sector would not do. I have personally observed the commissioners sitting in the commission room doing important paperwork, as late as 7 p.m., and at other times having to work in the commission room until after 5 p.m., then head out of town to late-hour local and state meetings, without even going home to eat first. That is dedication.

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Boeing, in a contract dispute with its unionized engineers, has threatened to move production of its new 777x airline out of Washington after union workers rejected a contract that called for replacing a fixed retirement with a 401k plan. Several right to work states are among the states courting Boeing and Spokane Republican state senator Mike Baumgartner wants the state to become a right-to-work state. Right to work states do not require workers to join a union, even if the workplace is a union shop.

As for the elected officials whom will get the pay raise, they deserve it. Consider the number of people in our county that they serve, along with the geographical area represented. The numbers equal a large resource corporation’s customer base and service area. If our local representatives were CEO and Board of Directors, their pay would be in the six or seven digit figures. As for the sheriff, with the occasional criminal wanting to kill him simply because he was enforcing the law, do you think that $83,059 is more than he deserves for working long hours and risking his life for our safety? -Jim Cowan Newport

McMorris Rodgers didn’t vote for jobs To the editor: The opinion piece from our congresswoman in last week’s Viewpoint claimed that she voted for 150 jobs-related bills that passed the House. The Congress has passed only 57 bills this year and that’s the lowest number in the history of our country. Cathy McMorris Rodgers’ leader and real boss Speaker John Boehner has said that the House should be judged on how few bills are passed or in his case, obstructed. So if McMorris Rodgers wants to count voting to repeal Obamacare, shutting down the

government and risking default on our debt as jobs bills, then someone needs to fact check that claim. Obama has been flying around the country begging for jobs bills for repairing roads and bridges. Ask McMorris Rodgers if she voted for a transportation bill. Ask her if she voted for a farm bill that cut food stamps to area residents. She must think that if the children of long term unemployed parents are hungry, the parents will try harder to find work and buy food. The college graduate that was looking for work in her article needs to have a couple of kids and then McMorris Rodgers can make sure that they go hungry and the former student spends more than 40 hours per week looking for work. My first thought was what a waste of his time it is to look for work in this job challenged community. What small local business is going to hire him and pay him say $50,000 per year? McMorris Rodgers has the answer. All we need to do is cut government regulations and small business will start hiring even though they have no customers. I wonder how long that McDonalds she worked at would have kept her on shift without any customers. Perhaps allowing some sawdust to thin the hamburger would spur more hiring. -Pete Scobby Newport

R E A D E R S’ P O LL R E SU LT S

Which reaction to Castro do you think is worse, Obama’s or Cruz’s?

Obama’s. The U.S. has long made its negative opinion of Cuba’s suppressive, communist government and human rights violations known and our leaders should show no respect for Raul Castro until changes are made.

34%

Should Washington become a right-to-work state?

66%

Yes, the union is about to drive out one of the state’s biggest employers. No, unions are a solid protection against overreaching management. Yes, union dues are used for political activities, whether or not members agree with them. No, the race to the bottom for workers must stop, both internationally, and among the states. The lack of union power is one of the reasons wages have been stagnant for 30 years and almost nobody has a fixed retirement.

Total Votes: 35

Cruz’s. The memorial service was to pay tribute to a great man, not draw attention to the political differences between those attending.

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The Newport School District held a Coats for Kids drive raising more than $2,489 and helping more than 60 area children have a warmer winter.

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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 25 Christmas Day THURSDAY, DECEMBER 26 Public Hospital District No. 1 Board Location: 4 p.m. - Sandifur Meeting Room, Newport Hospital Pend Oreille County Library District Board Location: 5 p.m. PUD Conference Room, Newport Priest River Airport Board Location: 6:30 p.m. - Priest River City Hall

MONDAY, DECEMBER 30 Pend Oreille County Commissioners Location: 9 a.m. - Pend Oreille County Courthouse TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31 Bonner County Commissioners Location: 8:45 a.m. - Bonner County Administrative Building Pend Oreille County Commissioners Location: 9 a.m. - Pend Oreille County Courthouse

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funds for the Coats for Kids drive. The Newport High School associated student body raised more than $2,489 and of that amount, the district staff contributed more than $1,019. The money was used by Principal Dennis Matson to buy coats, gloves and hats for more than 60 children in the Newport area. “Kids should be a little bit warmer this weekend,” Matson said.

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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. 2013388 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF PEND OREILLE Cause No.: 11-2-002671 Sheriff’s Notice of Sale to Judgment Debtors The Bank of New York Mellon, as trustee pursuant to the terms of that certain pooling and servicing agreement dated as of March 1, 1999, related to Metropolitan Asset Funding, Inc., II, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 1999-A Plaintiff, vs. Ricky H. O’Hair and Deanna R. O’Hair, Husband and wife; unknown persons in possession or claiming right to possession, Defendant(s). To: Ricky H. O’Hair and Deanna R. O’Hair, husband and wife; unknown persons in possession or claiming right of possession, Judgment Debtor: An Order of Sale has been issued in the above captioned case. The Superior Court of Pend Oreille County has commanded the undersigned Sheriff of Pend Oreille County to sell the property described below to satisfy a judgment in the above-entitled action. WHEREAS, in the above-entitled court on August 19, 2013, Plaintiff, secured a judgment against defendants Ricky H. O’Hair And Deanna R. O’Hair, in the amount of $233,797.70 together with an interest rate of 11.500% per annum per diem from July 12, 2013 through the

date of judgment and continuing thereafter until the date of sale. WHEREAS, 39 days elapsed from July 12, 2013 through the entry of judgment on August 19, 2013. Per Diem interest in the amount of $38.39 multiplied by 39 days results in additional interest in the amount of $1,497.21 which when added to the sum of $233, 797.70 results in the total judgment amount of $235,294.91. WHEREAS, the judgment is a foreclosure against parties of a Deed of Trust Mortgage on real estate in Pend Oreille County, Washington, describes as follows: Legal Description: That portion of the Northwest quarter of the Southeast quarter of Section 10, Township 30 North, Range 44 East of the Williamette Meridian, Pend Oreille County, Washington, lying Northwesterly of State Rd No. 2 (formally No.6) And commonly known as: 324051 North Highway 2, Newport, WA 99156 WHEREAS, on August 19, 2013, the Court ordered that all of the above described property be sold and the proceeds applied to the payment of principal, interest, attorney fees, costs and disbursements and other recovery amounts with interest to the date of the sale of the property. The sale of the abovedescribed property is to take place: Time: 10:00 a.m. CONTINUED ON 7A

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CONTINUED FROM 6A Date: Friday, January 3,2014 Place: Pend Oreille County Hall of Justice; Front Door, East Entrance 229 S. Garden Avenue Newport, WA 99156 You may have a right to exempt property from the sale under statutes of this state, including sections 6.13.010, 6.13.030, 6.13.040, 6.15.010, and 6.15.060 of the Revised Code of Washington, in the manner described in those statutes. DATED this 18th day of November, 2013. ALAN A. BOTZHEIM, SHERIFF PEND OREILLE COUNTY, WASHINGTON by: /s/ DeLana Lacy DeLana Lacy, Civil

Deputy Published in The Newport Miner November 20, 27, December 4, 11, 18, and 25, 2013. (42-6)

_________________ 2013414 SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF PEND OREILLE Case No.: 13-4-00052-4 Probate Notice to Creditors In Re. the Estate of Kay L. Bergmann, Deceased. Probate Notice to Creditors (RCW 11.40.030) The personal representative named below has been appointed and has qualified as personal repre-

sentative of this estate. Persons having claims against the decedent must, prior to the time such claims would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitation, serve their claims on the personal representative or the attorneys of record at the address stated below and file an executed copy of the claim with the Clerk of this Court within four months after the date of first publication of this notice or within four months after the date of the filing of the copy of this Notice with the Clerk of the Court, whichever is later or, except under those provisions included in RCW 11.40.011 and 11.40.013, the claim will be forever barred. This bar is effective as to the claims against both the probate assets and nonprobate assets of

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the decedent. Date of filing copy of notice 12/5/13 Date of first publication 12/11/13 /s/ Elaine C. Vines Elaine C. Vines c/o Douglas D. Lambarth P.O. Box 366 Newport, WA99156 509-447-3036 Published in The Newport Miner December 11, 18, 25, and January 1, 2014. (45-4)

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2013393 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE File No.: 7042.10509 Grantors: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc. Green Tree Servicing LLC Grantee: Richard D. Jardin, an unmarried man Ref to DOT Auditor File No.: 20070291942 Tax Parcel I D N o . : 453127438002/17121 Abbreviated Legal: PTN SE 1/4 27-31-45 Pend Oreille County, WA Notice of Trustee’s Sale Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date of this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING

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

ship/post_purchase_counselors_foreclosure.htm The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Telephone: Toll-free: 1-800-569-4287. Web site: http://www.hud. gov/offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/fc/ index.cfm?webListAction= search&searchstate=WA& filterSvc=dfc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys Telephone: Toll-free: 1-800-606-4819. Web site: http://nwjustice. org/what-clear. I. On January 3, 2014, at 10:00 AM. inside the main lobby of the Hall of Justice, 229 South Garden Avenue in the City of Newport, State of Washington, the undersigned Trustee (subject to any CONTINUED ON 8A

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|| CONTINUED FROM 7A conditions imposed by the Trustee) will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at time of sale, the following described real property “Property”, situated in the County(ies) of PEND OREILLE, State of Washington: That portion of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 27, Township 31 North, Range 45 East of the Willamette Meridian lying South of the Highway #6 and North of the Right of Way of the Burlington Northern Railroad and West of the County Road (Scotta Road - AKA Womack Lane). Except thereform those parcels conveyed to Pend Oreille County, WA by deeds recorded under Auditor’s File No. 236645 and 236652 Commonly known as: 51 Womack Lane Newport, WA 99156 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 02/15/07, recorded on 04/09/07, under Auditor’s File No. 20070291942, records of PEND OREILLE County, Washington, from Richard D. Jardin, an unmarried man, as Grantor, to PRLAP, Inc., as Trustee, to secure an obligation “Obligation” in favor of Bank of America N.A., as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned by Bank of America N.A. to Green Tree Servicing LLC, under an Assignment/Successive Assignments recorded under A u d i t o r ’s F i l e N o . 20120313498. *The Tax Parcel ID number and Abbreviated Legal Description are provided solely to comply with the recording statutes and are not intended to supplement, amend or supersede the Property’s full legal description provided herein. II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pend-

PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant womenandpeoplesecuring 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 1-800669-9777. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800927-9275. (31tf)

ing to seek satisfaction of the Obligation in any Court by reason of the Grantor’s or Borrower’s default on the Obligation secured by the Deed of Trust. III. The Beneficiary alleges default of the Deed of Trust for failure to pay the following amounts now in arrears and/or other defaults: Amount due to reinstate as of 08/26/2013 Monthly Payments $7,945.68 Late Charges $0.00 Lender’s Fees & Costs $29.17 Total Arrearage $7,974.85 Trustee’s Expenses (Itemization) Trustee’s Fee $1,000.00 Title Report $470.21 Statutory Mailings $21.08 Recording Costs $15.00 Postings $70.00 Sale Costs $0.00 Total Costs $1,576.29 To t a l A m o u n t D u e : $9,551.14 IV. The sum owing on the Obligation is: Principal Balance of $86,833.52, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument evidencing the Obligation from 08/01/12, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Obligation, and as are provided by statute. V. The Property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the Obligation as provided by statute. The sale will be made without representation or warranty, express or implied regarding title, possession, encumbrances or condition of the Property on January 3, 2014. The default(s) referred to in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances costs and fees thereafter due, must be cured by 12/23/13 (11 days before the sale date), to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before 12/23/13 (11 days before the sale date), the default(s) as set forth in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances, costs and fees thereafter due, is/are cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated any time after 12/23/13 (11 days before the sale date), and before the sale by the Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire balance of principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees, and advances, if any made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written notice of default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): NAME AND ADDRESS Richard Jardin aka Ricahrd D. Jardin 51 Womack Lane Newport, WA 99156 Richard Jardin aka Ricahrd D. Jardin 6023 Pebble Court Springfield, OR 97478 Unknown Spouse and/or Domestic Partner of Richard Jardin aka Ricahrd D. Jardin 51 Womack Lane Newport, WA 99156 Unknown Spouse and/or Domestic Partner of Richard Jardin aka Ricahrd D. Jardin 6023 Pebble Court Springfield, OR 97478 by both first class and certified mail, return receipt requested on 07/24/13, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on 07/24/13 Grantor and Borrower were personally served with said written notice of default or the writ-

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ten notice of default was posted on a conspicuous place on the real property described in paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee, whose name and address are set forth below, will provide in writing to anyone requesting it a statement of all costs and trustee’s fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the Property. IX. Anyone having any objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale. X. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS - The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the Deed of Trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the Deed of Trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenantoccupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. The trustee’s rules of auction may be accessed at www.northwesttrustee.com and are incorporated by this reference. You may also access sale status at www.northwesttrustee.com and www. USA-Foreclosure.com. EFFECTIVE: 08/26/2013 Date Executed: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc., Trustee Authorized Signature P.O. BOX 997 Bellevue, WA 98009-0997 Contact: Nanci Lambert (425) 586-1900. (TS# 7042.10509) 1002.253669-File No. Published in The Newport Miner December 4 and 25, 2013. (44,47)

------------------------2013394 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE File No.: 7303.21406 Grantors: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc. Nationstar Mortgage LLC Grantee: Isaac W. Oxford, presumptively subject to the community interest of his wife, Jessica A. Oxford Ref to DOT Auditor File No.: 20050281216 Tax Parcel ID No.: 463118540002 Abbreviated Legal: LOT 2, BLOCK 1 OF JACKSON’S ADDITION TO NEWPORT Notice of Trustee’s Sale Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. I. On January 3, 2014, at 10:00 AM inside the main lobby of the Hall of Justice, 229 South Garden Avenue in the City of Newport, State of Washington, the undersigned Trustee (subject to any conditions imposed by the Trustee) will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at time of sale, the following described real property “Property”, situated in the County(ies) of Pend Oreille, State of Washington: Lot 2 in block

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1 of Jackson’s addition to Newport, plat book 2, page 105, records of the auditor of Pend Oreille County, WA. Commonly known as: 701 / 703 North Willow Lane Newport, WA 99156 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 05/19/05, recorded on 05/26/05, under Auditor’s File No. 20050281216, records of Pend Oreille County, Washington, from Isaac W Oxford and Jessica A Oxford, husband and wife, as Grantor, to The Land Title Company, as Trustee, to secure an obligation “Obligation” in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee for Lehman Brothers Bank, FSB, a Federal Savings Bank, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned by Nationstar Mortgage LLC as attorney in fact for Aurora Bank FSB to Nationstar Mortgage LLC, under an Assignment/ Successive Assignments recorded under Auditor’s File No. 20120313242. *The Tax Parcel ID number and Abbreviated Legal Description are provided solely to comply with the recording statutes and are not intended to supplement, amend or supersede the Property’s full legal description provided herein. II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the Obligation in any Court by reason of the Grantor’s or Borrower’s default on the Obligation secured by the Deed of Trust. III. The Beneficiary alleges default of the Deed of Trust for failure to pay the following amounts now in arrears and/or other defaults: Amount due to reinstate as of 9/26/2013 Monthly Payments $26,403.74 Late Charges $1,119.80 Lender’s Fees & Costs $2,061.19 Total Arrearage $29,584.73 Trustee’s Expenses (Itemization) Trustee’s Fee $506.25 Title Report $0.00 Statutory Mailings $84.32 Recording Costs $0.00 Postings $140.00 Sale Costs $0.00 Total Costs $730.57 Total Amount Due: $30,315.30 Other known defaults as follows: IV. The sum owing on the Obligation is: Principal Balance of $134,022.68, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument evidencing the Obligation from 11/01/11, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Obligation, and as are provided by statute. V. The Property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the Obligation as provided by statute. The sale will be made without representation or warranty, express or implied regarding title, possession, encumbrances or condition of the Property on January 3, 2014. The default(s) referred to in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances costs and fees thereafter due, must be cured by 12/23/13 (11 days before the sale date), to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before 12/23/13 (11 days before the sale date), the default(s) as set forth in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances, costs and fees thereafter due, is/are cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated any time after 12/23/13 (11 days before the sale date), and before the sale by the Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire balance of principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees, and advances, if any made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of

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Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written notice of default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): NAME AND ADDRESS Isaac Oxford 701 North Willow Lane Newport, WA 99156 Isaac Oxford 332841 Highway 2 Newport, WA 99156 Jessica Oxford AKA Jessica Miller 703 North Willow Lane Newport, WA 99156 Jessica Oxford AKA Jessica Miller 332841 Highway 2 Newport, WA 99156 Isaac Oxford 703 North Willow Lane Newport, WA 99156 Jessica Oxford AKA Jessica Miller 701 North Willow Lane Newport, WA 99156 Jessica Oxford AKA Jessica Miller 5603 East Parkwater Spokane, WA 99212 Isaac Oxford 5603 East Parkwater Spokane, WA 99212 Unknown Spouse and/or Domestic Partner of Isaac Oxford 701 North Willow Lane Newport, WA 99156 Unknown Spouse and/or Domestic Partner of Isaac Oxford 703 North Willow Lane Newport, WA 99156 Unknown Spouse and/or Domestic Partner of Isaac Oxford 332841 Highway 2 Newport, WA 99156 Unknown Spouse and/or Domestic Partner of Isaac Oxford 5603 East Parkwater Spokane, WA 99212 Unknown Spouse and/or Domestic Partner of Jessica Oxford AKA Jessica Mille 701 North Willow Lane Newport, WA 99156 Unknown Spouse and/or Domestic Partner of Jessica Oxford AKA Jessica Mille 703 North Willow Lane Newport, WA 99156 Unknown Spouse and/or Domestic Partner of Jessica Oxford AKA Jessica Mille 332841 Highway 2 Newport, WA 99156 Unknown Spouse and/or Domestic Partner of Jessica Oxford AKA Jessica Mille 5603 East Parkwater Spokane, WA 99212 by both first class and certified mail, return receipt requested on 06/17/13, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on 06/14/13 Grantor and Borrower were personally served with said written notice of default or the written notice of default was posted on a conspicuous place on the real property described in paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee, whose name and address are set forth below, will provide in writing to anyone requesting it a statement of all costs and trustee’s fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the Property. IX. Anyone having any objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale. X. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS - The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the Deed of Trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the Deed of Trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. The trustee’s rules of auction may be accessed at www.north-

westtrustee.com and are incorporated by this reference. You may also access sale status at www.northwesttrustee.com and www. USA-Foreclosure.com. EFFECTIVE: 9/26/2013 Date Executed: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc., Trustee Authorized Signature P.O. BOX 997 Bellevue, WA 98009-0997 Contact: Kathy Taggart (425) 5861900. (TS# 7303.21406) 1002.251320-File No. Published in The Newport Miner December 4 and 25, 2013. (44, 47)

-------------------------2013395 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE File No.: 7021.14082 Grantors: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc. Bank of America, N.A. Grantee: Jeffrey E. Slippy, an unmarried man Ref to DOT Auditor File No.: 2008-0297362 Tax Parcel ID No.: 453234 56 9015/18370 Abbreviated Legal: LOT 15 BLK 1 SUNNYSIDE MEADOWS Notice of Trustee’s Sale Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date of this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission Telephone: Toll-free: 1-877-894-HOME (1-877-894-4663). Web site: http://www.dfi.wa.gov/ consumers/homeownership/post_purchase_counselors_foreclosure.htm The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Telephone: Toll-free: 1-800-569-4287. Web site: http://www.hud. gov/offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/ fc/index.cfm?webListAc tion=search&searchstat e=WA&filterSvc=dfc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys Telephone: Toll-free: 1-800606-4819. Web site: http:// nwjustice.org/what-clear. I. On January 3, 2014, at 10:00 AM. inside the main lobby of the Hall of Justice, 229 South Garden Avenue in the City of Newport, State of Washington, the undersigned Trustee (subject to any conditions imposed by the Trustee) will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at time of sale, the following described real property “Property”, situated in the County(ies) of PEND OREILLE, State of Washington: Lot 15, in Block 1 of Sunnyside Meadows, Plat Book 3, Page 134, Records of the Auditor of Pend Oreille County, Washington. Commonly known as: 342 Sunnyside Drive Newport, WA 99156 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 05/08/08, recorded on 05/13/08, under Auditor’s File No. 2008-0297362, records of PEND OREILLE County, Washington, from Jeffrey E. Slippy, an unmarried man, as Grantor, to Land Title Company of Pend Oreille County, as Trustee, to secure an obligation “Obligation” in favor

of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee for Sierra Pacific Mortgage Company, Inc., its successors and assigns, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned by Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. to Bank of America, N.A., successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP, under an Assignment/ Successive Assignments recorded under Auditor’s File No. 20110308644. *The Tax Parcel ID number and Abbreviated Legal Description are provided solely to comply with the recording statutes and are not intended to supplement, amend or supersede the Property’s full legal description provided herein. II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the Obligation in any Court by reason of the Grantor’s or Borrower’s default on the Obligation secured by the Deed of Trust. III. The Beneficiary alleges default of the Deed of Trust for failure to pay the following amounts now in arrears and/or other defaults: Amount due to reinstate as of 8/28/2013 Monthly Payments $28,610.88 Late Charges $1,186.20 Total Arrearage $29,797.08 Trustee’s Expenses (Itemization) Trustee’s Fee $666.67 Sale Costs $53.80 Total Costs $720.47 Total Amount Due: $30,517.55 Other known defaults as follows: IV. The sum owing on the Obligation is: Principal Balance of $156,166.21, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument evidencing the Obligation from 05/01/12, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Obligation, and as are provided by statute. V. The Property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the Obligation as provided by statute. The sale will be made without representation or warranty, express or implied regarding title, possession, encumbrances or condition of the Property on January 3, 2014. The default(s) referred to in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances costs and fees thereafter due, must be cured by 12/23/13 (11 days before the sale date), to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before 12/23/13 (11 days before the sale date), the default(s) as set forth in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances, costs and fees thereafter due, is/are cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated any time after 12/23/13 (11 days before the sale date), and before the sale by the Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire balance of principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees, and advances, if any made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written notice of default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): NAME AND ADDRESS Jeffrey E. Slippy 342 Sunnyside Drive Newport, WA 99156 Unknown Spouse and/or Domestic Partner of Jeffrey E. Slippy 342 Sunnyside Drive Newport, WA 99156 by both first class and certified mail, return receipt requested on 11/13/12, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on 11/13/12 Grantor and Borrower were personally

served with said written notice of default or the written notice of default was posted on a conspicuous place on the real property described in paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee, whose name and address are set forth below, will provide in writing to anyone requesting it a statement of all costs and trustee’s fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the Property. IX. Anyone having any objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale. X. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS - The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the Deed of Trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the Deed of Trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. The trustee’s rules of auction may be accessed at www.northwesttrustee.com and are incorporated by this reference. You may also access sale status at www.northwesttrustee.com and www. USA-Foreclosure.com. EFFECTIVE: 8/28/2013 Date Executed: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc., Trustee Authorized Signature P.O. BOX 997 Bellevue, WA 98009-0997 Contact: Breanon Miller (425) 5861900. (TS# 7021.14082) 1002.233512-File No. Published in The Newport Miner December 4 and 25, 2013. (44, 47)

-------------------------2013425 NOTIE OF PUBLIC MEETING The Newport Planning Commission will be holding a meeting on January 6, 2014 to review and make a recommendation to the Newport City Council on potential amendments to the City of Newport’s Development Regulations including clarification of the provisions governing temporary and seasonal uses and new provisions to govern marijuana facilities in accordance with state laws and regulations. The meeting will be held in City Council Chambers, 200 S. Washington, Newport, WA at 5 p.m. Anyone interested in reviewing the documents can do so between the hours of 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. M-F at Newport City Hall. Contact Person Robert “Bubba” Hedricks Newport Building Department Published in The Newport Miner December 25, 2013 and January 1, 2014. (47-2) ____________________ 2013439 CALL FOR BIDS Sealed bids will be received through Friday, January 17, 2014, 11:00 a.m., by the Selkirk School Board of Directors for: Fuel Product: Approximately 8,000 to 10,000 CONTINUED ON 9A

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CONTINUED FROM 8A gallons of No. 2 furnace oil with pumping to be provided by the bidder from January 22, 2014, to December 31, 2014. For bid information and bid forms please contact the Selkirk School District at (509) 446-2951, or P.O. Box 129, Metaline Falls, WA 99153. Mailed bids must be plainly marked “Fuel Bid” on the outside of the envelope all bids must be received in the Selkirk District Office. The Board of Directors reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Nancy Lotze Superintendent and Board Secretary Published in The Newport Miner December 25, 2013 and January 1, 2014. (47-2)

_________________ 2013427 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE File No.: 7303.23944 Grantors: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc. Nationstar Mortgage LLC Grantee: Katherine LeeAnn Jennings, formerly known as Katherine Leeanne Wiles, as her separate property Ref to DOT Auditor File No.: 2008 0297159 Tax Parcel ID No.: 443026510002 Abbreviated Legal: L2 Lakeview Terr (Corr Plat), Pend Oreille Co., WA Notice of Trustee’s Sale Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date of this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission Telephone: Toll-free: 1-877-894-HOME (1-877-894-4663). Web site: http://www.dfi.wa.gov/ consumers/homeownership/post_purchase_counselors_foreclosure.htm The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Telephone: Toll-free: 1-800-569-4287. Web site: http://www.hud. gov/offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/fc/ index.cfm?webListAction= search&searchstate=WA& filterSvc=dfc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys Telephone: Toll-free: 1-800-606-4819. Web site: http://nwjustice. org/what-clear. I. On January 24, 2014, at 10:00 AM. inside the main lobby of the Hall of Justice, 229 South Garden Avenue in the City of Newport, State of Washington, the undersigned Trustee (subject to any conditions imposed by the Trustee) will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at time of sale, the following described real property “Property”, situated in the County(ies) of Pend Oreille, State of Washington: Lot 2, Correction Plat of Lakeview Terrace, according to the Short Plat thereof, recorded in Book 2, Short Plats, Page 135, Pend Oreille, Washington. Commonly known as: 3299 Willms Road Elk, WA 99009-9553 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 04/16/08, recorded on 04/23/08,

under Auditor’s File No. 2008 0297159, records of Pend Oreille County, Washington, from Katherine L. Wiles, who acquired title as Katherine Leeanne Wiles, as Grantor, to Landsafe Title of Washington, as Trustee, to secure an obligation “Obligation” in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Countrywide Bank, FSB, its successors and assigns, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned by Bank of America, N. A., successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP to Nationstar Mortgage LLC, under an Assignment/Successive Assignments recorded under A u d i t o r ’s F i l e N o . 20130314909. *The Tax Parcel ID number and Abbreviated Legal Description are provided solely to comply with the recording statutes and are not intended to supplement, amend or supersede the Property’s full legal description provided herein. II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the Obligation in any Court by reason of the Grantor’s or Borrower’s default on the Obligation secured by the Deed of Trust. III. The Beneficiary alleges default of the Deed of Trust for failure to pay the following amounts now in arrears and/or other defaults: Amount due to reinstate as of 9/16/2013 Monthly Payments $33,409.31 Late Charges $206.10 Lender’s Fees & Costs $2,024.51 Total Arrearage $35,639.92 Trustee’s Expenses (Itemization) Trustee’s Fee $700.00 Title Report $0.00 Statutory Mailings $52.70 Recording Costs $0.00 Postings $70.00 Sale Costs $0.00 Total Costs $822.70 To t a l A m o u n t D u e : $36,462.62 Other known defaults as follows: IV. The sum owing on the Obligation is: Principal Balance of $227,484.84, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument evidencing the Obligation from 06/01/12, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Obligation, and as are provided by statute. V. The Property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the Obligation as provided by statute. The sale will be made without representation or warranty, express or implied regarding title, possession, encumbrances or condition of the

Property on January 24, 2014. The default(s) referred to in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances costs and fees thereafter due, must be cured by 01/13/14 (11 days before the sale date), to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before 01/13/14 (11 days before the sale date), the default(s) as set forth in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances, costs and fees thereafter due, is/are cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated any time after 01/13/14 (11 days before the sale date), and before the sale by the Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire balance of principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees, and advances, if any made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written notice of default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): NAME AND ADDRESS Katherine L. Wiles aka Katherine Leeanne Wiles 3299 Willms Road Elk, WA 99009-9553 Katherine L. Wiles aka Katherine Leeanne Wiles P.O. Box 387 Elk, WA 99009-0387 Unknown Spouse and/or Domestic Partner of Katherine L. Wiles aka Katherine Leeanne Wiles 3299 Willms Road Elk, WA 99009-9553 Unknown Spouse and/or Domestic Partner of Katherine L. Wiles aka Katherine Leeanne Wiles P.O. Box 387 Elk, WA 99009-0387 Katherine LeeAnn Jennings aka Katherine Leeanne Wiles 3299 Willms Road Elk, WA 99009-9553 Katherine LeeAnn Jennings aka Katherine Leeanne Wiles P.O. Box 387 Elk, WA 99009-0387 Unknown Spouse and/or Domestic Partner of Katherine LeeAnn Jennings aka Katherine Leeanne Wiles 3299 Willms Road Elk, WA 99009-9553 Unknown Spouse and/or Domestic Partner of Katherine LeeAnn Jennings aka Katherine Leeanne Wiles P.O. Box 387 Elk, WA 99009-0387 Katherine LeeAnn Jennings aka Katherine Leeanne Wiles c/o Employee Benefits Security Admin. 300 5th Avenue Suite 1110 Seattle, WA 98104-0002

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Katherine L. Wiles aka Katherine Leeanne Wiles c/o Employee Benefits Security Admin. 300 5th Avenue Suite 1110 Seattle, WA 98104-0002 by both first class and certified mail, return receipt requested on 06/07/13, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on 06/07/13 Grantor and Borrower were personally served with said written notice of default or the written notice of default was posted on a conspicuous place on the real property described in paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee, whose name and address are set forth below, will provide in writing to anyone requesting it a statement of all costs and trustee’s fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the Property. IX. Anyone having any objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale. X. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS - The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the Deed of Trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the Deed of Trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenantoccupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. The trustee’s rules of auction may be accessed at www.northwesttrustee.com and are incorporated by this reference. You may also access sale status at www.northwesttrustee.com and www. USA-Foreclosure.com. EFFECTIVE: 9/16/2013 Date Executed: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc., Trustee Authorized Signature P.O. BOX 997 Bellevue, WA 98009-0997 Contact: Vonnie McElligott (425) 5861900. (TS# 7303.23944) 1002.250829-File No.

2013447 TOWN OF IONE ORDINANCE 569, 2014 BUDGET AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE FINAL BUDGET FOR THE TOWN OF IONE, WASHINGTON FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2014; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF SAME BY REFERENCE BY THE ATTACHMENT THEREOF TO THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR THE TRANSMITTAL OF COPIES OF SAME TO MUNICIPAL RESEARCH AND SERVICES CENTER, STATE AUDITOR AND ASSOCIATION OF WASHINGTON CITIES. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF IONE, WASHINGTON SECTION I: A hearing having been held for the preliminary budget proposed for the Town of Ione, Washington for the fiscal year 2014; and amendments having been made, the council now, by this ordinance adopts by reference, the budget in its form and content as the same, it attached hereto and is by reference made a part thereof, SECTION II: In accordance with RCW 35.33.075, the total appropriations for each separate fund and the aggregate for all such funds are hereby declared to be as delineated in this instrument which is adopted by reference. Fund Name Est. Revenue Est. Appropriation Current Expense 211,748 211,748 Real Estate Excise Tax 6,250 6,250 Streets 60,454 60,454 Tourism/Economic Development 19,941 19,941 Growth Management 1,581 1,581 Building Fund 34,119 34,119 Equipment Reserve 7,233 7,233 Fire Truck Reserve 16,666 16,666 Cumulative Reserve-Airport Improvements 32,382 32,382 Park Reserve 5,040 5,040 Water 630,652 630,652 Sewer 863,476 863,476 Equipment Fund 10,275 10,275 Total Appropriations 1,899,817 1,899,817 SECTION III: The clerk is directed to transmit a copy of the Ordinance, upon its adoption, complete with the attached budget to Municipal Research and Services Center, State Auditor and to the Association of Washington Cities. SECTION IV: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect beginning January 1, 2014. PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF IONE, WASHINGTON THIS 18th DAY OF DECEMBER 2013. By: Don Fowell, Mayor Pro Tem Attest: Sandy Hutchinson, Clerk Treasurer Published in The Newport Miner December 25, 2013. (47)

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_________________ 2013428 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. TS No.: WA11-419799-SH APN No.: 433126529009 Title Order No.: 110032111-WA-GNO Grantor(s): JAMES SPIVY, LESA SPIVY Grantee(s): FIRST UNION HOME EQUITY BANK, N.A. A NATIONAL BANKING ASSOCIATION Deed of Trust Instrument/ Reference No.: 230214 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, the undersigned Trustee, will on 1/24/2014, at 10:00 AM At the main stairs of the Old City Courthouse, 625 W. Fourth Street in the City of Newport, WA 99156 sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable in the form of credit bid or cash bid in the form of cashier’s check or certified checks from federally or State chartered banks, at the time of sale the following described real property, situated in the County of PEND OREILLE, State of Washington, to-wit: LOT 9, BLOCK 1, POIRIER’S SACHEEN DEVELOPMENT, ACCORDING TO PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK 1 OF PLATS, PAGE 59, RECORDS OF PEND OREILLE COUNTY, WASHINGTON. More commonly known as: 7302 FERTILE VALLEY RD, NEWPORT, WA 99156 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 9/6/1995, recorded 9/7/1995, under 230214 records of PEND OREILLE County, Washington, from JAMES M. SPIVY AND LESA A. SPIVY, HUSBAND AND WIFE, as Grantor(s), to C. JON NESS, ATTORNEY, as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of FIRST UNION HOME EQUITY BANK, N.A. A NATIONAL BANKING ASSOCIATION, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned by FIRST UNION

HOME EQUITY BANK, N.A. A NATIONAL BANKING ASSOCIATION (or by its successors-in-interest and/or assigns, if any), to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.. II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrower’s or Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust/Mortgage. III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: Failure to pay all outstanding obligations owed under the promissory note dated 9/6/1995; including all outstanding principal, interest, escrow advances, late charges, and corporate advances which all became due and payable on 9/15/2010, and all sums owed that have accrued since 9/15/2010. IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $49,281.36, together with interest as provided in the Note, and such other costs and fees as are provided by statute. V. The above-described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. Said sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on 1/24/2014. The sale may be terminated any time before the sale by the Borrower or Grantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance by paying the principal and interest, plus costs, fees and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): NAME JAMES M. SPIVY AND LESA A. SPIVY, HUSBAND AND WIFE ADDRESS 7302 FERTILE VALLEY RD, NEWPORT, WA 99156 by both first class and certified mail, proof of which is in the possession of the

Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served, if applicable, with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. These requirements were completed as of 2/1/2013. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above-described property. IX. Anyone having any objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS - The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the

sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date of this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission: Tollfree: 1-877-894-HOME (1877-894-4663) or Web site: http://www.dfi.wa.gov/consumers/homeownership/ post_purchase_counselors_foreclosure.htm. The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Toll-free: 1-800-569-4287 or National Web Site: http://portal.hud. CONTINUED ON 10A

2013440 PUBLIC NOTICE Pend Oreille County Offices will be closed in observance of the following 2014 holidays: New Year’s Day January 1, 2014 Martin Luther King Jr. Day January 20 President’s Day February 17 Memorial Day May 26 Independence Day July 4 Labor Day September 1 Veterans’ Day November 11 Thanksgiving November 27 and 28 Christmas Day December 25 The Commissioners’ regularly-scheduled meeting will be Tuesday when their office is closed on Monday. Published in The Newport Miner December 25, 2013 and January 1, 2014. (47-2)

2013448 2013 BONNER COUNTY FAIR FINANCIAL STATEMENT Income: Expenses: County Tax Dollars 20000.00 Fair Booth Premiums 150.00 Booth Fees 6130.00 Open Class Premiums 5262.00 Fairbook Ads 3850.00 Cash Awards 432.00 Camping Fees 2247.00 Fair Book Printing 4750.00 Food Booth Rent 1800.00 Fair Dues 350.00 Stall/Pens Fees 1721.00 Fair Part Time Help 1530.00 Trophy Sponsorship 400.00 Judges Expenses 6184.04 Food Vendors 3267.00 Demo Derby Expenses 9710.00 Fair Mugs 75.00 Superintendent/Judges Meals 1433.77 Contest/ Competition (entries) 731.00 OC/4-H Ribbons & Awards 3546.58 Pig Scramble (entries) 832.00 OC/4-H Sayers Trophies/Buckles 2529.00 Ranch Sorting (entries) 680.00 Advertising 878.00 Mechanical Bull 10 % 447.40 2013 Scholarships Fair Royalty 400.00 Ice Fees 206.00 Exhibitor Tags/Posters 598.00 Entertainment Sponsorships 1000.00 Security 1875.00 Fair Sponsorships 10250.00 Ranch Sorting Pay Out 440.50 Cattlemen Sponsorship 80.00 Drug Testing Fees employees 364.50 Parking Fees 12341.06 Ice 347.40 Donations to Fair 250.00 Janitorial Services 2400.00 Little Folks Horse Show 403.00 Janitorial Supplies 1822.65 4-H Horse Show 355.00 Update Banner/Flags 460.86 Farm Bureau Federation 0 Waste Management 303.68 Demo Derby 13966.95 Ace Septic 1469.00 Barrel Racing (entries) 865.00 Parking 50% to Schools 6170.53 Hats 80.00 Materials/booths/set-up 0 Ranch Sorting Buckle Sponsors 300.00 Utilities 1869.18 30/30/30 8980.00 30/30/30 2549.29 4-H Ranch Horse 300.00 Permits 180.00 Rooms-in kind, NOT CASH CB Sweeping 140.00 ++Guest House Lodge 15 rooms Little Folks Horse Show Expenses 365.00 ++ Days Inn 15 rooms 4-H Horse Show Expenses 334.13 Copies for Fair 612.00 Fair & Rodeo Royalty Fees/scholarship 822.00 Fair Decorations 1334.57 Postage/Mailings 540.65 Fire Extinguisher 516.00 Entertainment 8100.00 Gasoline 872.13 Office Supplies 1099.15 Bad checks/Refunds/Service Chg 345.00 Educational Display 836.09 Food Vouchers 165.00 Taxes 2371.32 Dust Control 3005.83 Radio Ads 800.00 Barrel Racing Expenses 647.70 Cost of pigs 240.00 Ranch Sorting Buckles 400.00 4-H Ranch Horse Awards/Judges 599.00 TOTAL FAIR INCOME: 83,057.41 TOTAL EXPENSES: $82,951.55 FAIR OVERALL PROFIT/LOSS: $105.86 Published in The Newport Miner December 25, 2013. (47)

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gov/hudportal/HUD or for Local counseling agencies in Washington: http://www. hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/ hcc/fc/index.cfm?webList Action=searchandamp;se archstate=WAandamp;filt erSvc=dfc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Telephone: 1-800-606-4819 or Web site: http://nwjustice.org/ what-clear. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. THIS OFFICE IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. Dated: SEP. 24, 2013 Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, as Trustee By: Tricia Moreno, Assistant Secretary Trustee’s Mailing Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington C/O Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101 (866) 645-7711 Trustee’s Physical Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington 19735 10th Avenue NE, Suite N-200 Poulsbo, WA 98370 (866) 645-7711 Sale Line: 714730-2727 Or Login to: http://wa.qualityloan.com TS No.: WA-11-419799-SH A-4417099 12/25/2013, 01/15/2014 Published in The Newport Miner December 25, 2013 and January 15, 2014. (47, 50)

_________________ 2013441 PRE-QUALIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS Public Utility District No. 1 of Pend Oreille County requires all individuals or companies wanting to perform any construction or improvement to any electrical facility, distribution, transmission, substation work, communications, right-of-way clearing and maintenance of lines for the District to be “prequalified” as required in RCW 54.04.085. In order to qualify to bid on the District’s projects, a person, firm, or corporation shall meet the following requirements: 1. Adequate financial resources, or the ability to secure such resources; 2. The necessary experience, organization, and technical qualifications to perform the proposed work; 3. The ability to comply with required performance schedules taking into consideration all of its existing business commitments; 4. A satisfactory record of performance, integrity, judgment, and skill to perform the proposed work; 5. Be otherwise qualified and eligible to receive an award under applicable laws and regulations. Contractors may obtain an application by accessing the District’s website at www.popud.org or by contacting Eileen Dugger, Contracts Administrator, at

(509) 447-9345 or edugger@popud.org. Published in The Newport Miner December 25, 2013. (47)

________________ 2013442 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Tri County Economic Development District, serving as the lead agency for the Northeast Washington Regional Transportation Planning Organization (NEW RTPO) comprised of Ferry, Pend Oreille and Stevens Counties, is requesting proposals from firms to develop the Coordinated Public Transit-Humans Services Transportation Plan (CPTHSTP). The purpose of the CPTHSTP is to identify the transportation needs of individuals with disabilities, older adults, and people with low incomes; provide strategies for meeting those local needs, prioritize transportation services for funding and implementation, and identify strategies and preferred alternatives for improving transportation coordination between providers in a rural setting. Please contact Jessica Collins, NEW RTPO, c/o Tri County Economic Development District, 986 S. Main, Suite A, Colville, WA 99114, tel. (509) 6844571, or e-mail jcollins@ teddonline.com to obtain a full copy of the Request for Proposals, to be issued January 6, 2014. Proposals must be received by 12:00 noon, January 31, 2014 PST. Published in The Newport Miner December 25, 2013. (47)

_________________ 2013443 PUBLIC NOTICE Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance Washington Administrative Code (WAC) 33241-510 The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) issued a Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance (MDNS) under the State Environmental Policy Act Rules (Chapter 197-11 WAC) for the following project: Sandwich Creek Timber Sale No. 90631, harvest of 273 acres located approximately eight miles southeast of Usk in Pend Oreille County, Washington, Section 34, Township 33 North, Range 44 East, W.M., and Sections 2, 10, and 14, all in Township 32 North, Range 44 East, W.M. A completed environmental checklist and other information are on file with the agency. The Department of Natural Resources has determined this proposal will not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. Copies of the MDNS are available from the SEPA Center, P.O. Box 47015, Olympia, Washington 98504-7015, (360) 9021634 or by visiting the DNR website at WWW.DNR. WA.GOV/. The public is invited to comment on this MDNS by submitting written comments to the SEPA Center at SEPACENTER@ DNR.WA.GOV or P.O. Box 47015, Olympia, Washington 98504-7015 within the fourteen day comment period as indicated on the MDNS. Published in The Newport Miner December 25, 2013. (47)

_________________ 2013444 TOWN OF IONE PUBLIC NOTICE Due to the New Year’s Day holiday, the Town of Ione has postponed the January 1, 2014 council

meeting to January 8, 2014; therefore, January council meetings will be Wednesday, January 8 and January 15. The remainder of the year will remain the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. The Council welcomes your involvement in making Ione a prosperous area to live, work and play. Please call the office with questions or concerns, 442-3611. Sandy Hutchinson Town Clerk/Treasurer Published in The Newport Miner December 25, 2013. (47)

_________________ 2013451 NOTICE OF A PPLICATION Notice is hereby given that Pend Oreille County did on Dec. 16, 2013, receive a complete application requesting a boundary line adjustment submitted by Richard Yahne to aggregate 3 contiguous lots into 1 lot; Within Sec. 36, T31N, R44E, WM. (Parcel #’s 443136-55-9026 & 44313655-9027. Any person desiring to express their views, or to be notified of the action taken on this application should contact the Community Development Dept. A copy of the complete file may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Courthouse, Lower Level, 625 West 4th, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821. Contact: Mike Lithgow, Director. Written comments from the public may be submitted no later than January 9th, 2014 after which a final administra-

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_________________ 2013449 PUBLIC NOTICE ORDINANCE #304 TOWN OF CUSICK ORDINANCE TO AMEND SEWER ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE INCREASE AND PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION AND EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF AMENDMENT TO SEWER ORDINANCE #297-ARTICLE VII. RATES SECTION 1. Purpose The purpose of Ordinance #304 is to amend 2014 sewer rates within and outside the Town of Cusick. A public meeting was held on October 14th, 2013 to discuss sewer rates charged by the Town of Cusick and an increase was incorporated into the 2014 budget and reflected below. ARTICLE VII. RATES - Section 1. Definition of Premises and Monthly Rates Increasing residential monthly sewer rates inside the Town of Cusick from $24.36 to $25.27; and a 4% increase respectively for other user rates effective January 1, 2014. Increasing residential monthly sewer rates outside the Town of Cusick from $31.57 to $32.48; and a 4% increase respectively for other user rates effective January 1, 2014. SECTION 2. This ordinance shall become

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_________________ 2013450 PUBLICE NOTICE Ordinance No. 305 An ordinance of the Town of Cusick, Washington, adopting amendments to the town’s comprehensive plan; adopting amendments to the county’s development regulations; adopting a future land use and official zoning map; adopting a future land use map for the Cusick UGA; committing to the update of the county’s Critical Areas Ordinance and Shoreline Management Plan and findings of fact Now, therefore, the Cusick town council does hereby ordain as follows: Section 1 Comprehensive Plan Amendments Adopted. The Town hereby adopts the Revised Comprehensive Plan Goals and Policies. All previous versions of the Comprehensive Plan Goals and Policies are hereby repealed. In the event of a conflict between these Goals and Policies and other provi-

sions in the Comprehensive Plan, these Goals and Policies shall prevail. Section 2 Amended Development Regulations Adopted. The Town hereby adopts the amended Development Regulations. In the event of a conflict between these Goals and Policies and other provisions in the Comprehensive Plan, these Goals and Policies shall prevail. Section 3 Future Land Use and Official Zoning Map Adopted. The Town hereby adopts the Future Land Use and Official Zoning Map. All previous maps depicting the boundaries of the Town, the future land use designations, and/or the zoning designations are hereby repealed. In the event of a conflict between this map and other maps or plans for the Town of Cusick, this map shall prevail. Section 4 Future Land Use Map Adopted. The Town hereby adopts the Future Land Use Map for the Cusick Urban Growth Area (UGA) . Upon adoption by Pend Oreille County all previous maps depicting the boundaries of the UGA and/or future land use designations within the UGA shall be repealed. In the event of a conflict between this map and other maps for the Cusick UGA, this map shall prevail. a. This map shall be used by the Town and the County to evaluate annexation requests and to inform property owners of how their property would be zoned if they were to elect to annex into the Town. Section 5 Critical Areas Ordinance Update. The

Town hereby commits to actively be involved in a comprehensive update of its Critical Areas Ordinance in partnership with the County. The Town realizes the value these critical areas hold and the Town is committed to protecting this resource. Section 6 Capital Facilities Program The Town completed all previous projects and has developed a new Capital Facilities Program incorporated it hereto Section 7 Cusick Park and Recreation Plan The Town has completed the revised Cusick Park and Recreation Plan and incorporated it hereto Section 6 Code Interpretation. In the event of a conflict between any provisions of this Ordinance and previously adopted ordinances, this Ordinance shall prevail. The Mayor and his/her designee and the County Director of Community Development are hereby authorized to make such administrative interpretations as may be necessary to implement this Ordinance in accordance with the provisions of the approved Inter-local Planning Agreement. Section 7 Findings of Fact. The findings contained in recitals in this ordinance are hereby adopted as Findings of Fact that support the adoption of these amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and Development Regulations. Section 8 Severability. Should any section, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance, or its application to any

person or circumstance, be declared unconstitutional or otherwise invalid for any reason, or should any portion of this Ordinance be pre-empted by state or federal law or regulation, such decision or pre-emption shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance or its application to other persons or circumstances. Section 9 Effective Date. This ordinance shall become effective immediately upon passage. The Town Clerk is directed to publish a summary of this ordinance, consisting of the title, at the earliest publication date. APPROVED BY THE CUSICK TOWN COUNCIL AT A REGULAR MEETING THEREOF ON THE 16TH OF DECEMBER, 2013. /S/MAYOR ROBERT SPENCER ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED CHARLOTTE YERGENS, CITY CLERK Published in The Newport Miner December 25, 2013. (47)

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Ice fishing offers cure to cabin fever BY PHIL COOPER IDFG WILDLIFE CONSERVATION EDUCATOR

The 2012-2013 winter was a huge disappointment for ice anglers in the Idaho Panhandle. Good ice was hard to find most of the winter, with only a few days suitable for ice fishing. This year the ice formed and winter hadn’t officially arrived yet. More than a week of single digit temperatures and nights that dipped into negative numbers (even on the Fahrenheit scale) will do that. A good number of anglers have already been fishing through the ice. Anglers were out on Cocolalla, Fernan, Hauser and a few other lakes two weeks ago. Most waters in the Idaho Panhandle are open to ice fishing. Anyone interested in ice fishing should carefully review the regulations for special rules that apply only to ice fishing for safety purposes, as well as rules for bag limits or size restrictions on the waters in our area. Once you know if the regulations for the water you want to fish, the question most potential ice anglers are asking is, “How much ice is needed to safely support anglers?” The safe load that ice will bear is not dependent entirely upon its thickness but there are some reliable rules of thumb. A minimum of three inches of clear, blue ice (preferably four inches), will support a single angler, and five inches will hold several anglers in single file. Thickness is not the only consideration. How the ice formed and weather following formation are important to assessing the integrity of ice. Slush ice is only about half as strong as clear ice, so anglers should double the minimum thickness figures when encountering such conditions. Any lake with moving water in

it, whether from an inlet canal, springs, groundwater seepages or an outlet, should be regarded with skepticism. Water movement, no matter how slight, retards freezing and speeds thawing. This often results in hard to detect thin spots. Be suspicious of any discolored ice. Imbedded materials, such as weeds, rocks or logs weaken ice. Large objects in or on the ice, such as duck blinds or ice shanties can absorb the sun’s heat and weaken ice. Ice near shore may also be weakened by heat from the ground. Anglers, skaters, snowmobilers etc. need to keep in mind that a sudden warm spell can change conditions quickly and that caution must always be used before

venturing forth on ice covered lakes. When the weather changes, ice conditions quickly change. Ice weakens with age. Late in the season, when it turns dark and gets “honeycombed,” it’s time to quit for the season. A cold snap sometimes halts the deterioration, but honeycombed ice will never refreeze to its original strength. North Idaho offers some excellent ice fishing for yellow perch and northern pike. Also available at times are crappie, bluegill, bass, cutthroat, rainbow and kokanee. Mornings and evenings are often the most productive fishing times, with some slower action periods in the middle of the day. For yellow perch and other panfish, auger a few holes until you

find a spot about 20-25 feet deep and fish just above the bottom using maggots, cut bait or black maribou jigs. Occasional movement of your bait or lure seems to trigger strikes. Those who prefer to catch or to eat trout, should fish three to 15 feet deep. Any type of the bait additives adding scent or color will likely improve your success. Places where action should be good (provided the ice is solid) include Avondale, Upper Twin, Cocolalla, Rose, and Fernan Lakes. Try Medicine, Killarney, or Coeur d’Alene (when well frozen) for pike. Shallow bays with lots of weed growth on Hayden Lake are also productive for pike. Use smelt or herring 3-4 feet below the ice.

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Newport girls win Christmas Tournament

BR I E FLY Cusick boys second at Wellpinit tourney WELLPINIT – The Cusick Panthers romped over Inchelium but fell to host Wellpinit at the Wellpinit Christmas Tournament Friday and Saturday, Dec. 20-21. Cusick jumped out to a 27-11 first quarter lead over Inchelium Friday, pretty much ending the game with a 21-6 second quarter. The Panthers took a 48-17 lead into the halftime break and finished with a 77-39 win. Scoring was spread out with every player scoring at least once. Three scored in double digits, including freshman Mickey Andrews, who scored 10, sophomore Tyson Shanholtzer, who scored a dozen and junior Alec Bluff, who scored 14. The Panthers faced Wellpinit Saturday and got off to a slow start, down 20-12 at the end of the first quarter. The teams played even in the second and fourth quarters, but Cusick could not overcome the first and third quarters, when they were outscored by a total of 15 points. Bluff scored 27 and Chad Browneagle scored a dozen. Cusick has a 5-2 overall record and a 2-0 Northeast B1 League record. Cusick will host Republic Saturday, Dec. 28 at 6 p.m.

Selkirk girls edge Cusick in nail biter CUSICK – The Selkirk girls beat Cusick by one point Tuesday night, Dec. 17, winning 46-45. The Panthers had the chance to take the lead in the 10 seconds but missed the shot. Cusick led 11-4 at the end of the first quarter, but Selkirk had a big second quarter with 15 to come within two. It was a tight third quarter, with Cusick scoring 15 to Selkirk’s 14. Selkirk scored 13 to Cusick’s nine for the win in the fourth quarter. Selkirk’s Katie Couch led all scorers with 19. Hannah Jensen and Lexy Ellsworth each scored six, Hannah Rick and Anna Kotzian each scored five, Samantha Enyeart scored three and Ellie Grass scored two. Caytlin Nenema scored 13 for Cusick, followed by Nalene Andrews and Jovahni Andrews each scoring 11. Kaleigh Driver scored six and Cassidy Hansen and Alajah Henry each scored two. Cusick played at the Wellpinit Christmas Tournament this past weekend. Results were not available at press time Monday. Selkirk played at the annual Christmas Tournament in Priest River. See separate story. Cusick hosts Republic Saturday, Dec. 28 at 4:30 p.m. Selkirk travels to Valley Christian Saturday, Dec. 28 at 4:30 p.m.

Lady Spartans beat Bonners Ferry BONNERS FERRY – The Priest River girls basketball team beat Intermountain League foe Bonners Ferry Tuesday, Dec. 17, 47-28. Priest River led 17-11 at the end of the first, but Bonners Ferry shortened their lead with 11 points in the second. Priest River led 25-22 at the half. Priest River scored five to Bonners’ three in the third, and a big 17-point fourth quarter solidified the win for Priest River, who kept the Badgers to three in the final period. Jill Weimer scored 15 for the Spartans. Katlyn Summers scored eight, Lily Luckey scored seven, and Elisa Williams scored five. Amber Trantum scored four, Karly Douglas and Angel Clark each scored three and Avery Summers scored two each. The Spartans hosted the annual Christmas Tournament over the weekend. See separate story. They host Colville Friday, Dec. 27 at 3 p.m.

PRIEST RIVER – The Newport girls basketball team won the championship game of the annual Christmas Tournament, held this year at Priest River Friday and Saturday, Dec. 20-21. The first girls game of the tournament pitted Priest River against Selkirk, with Priest River coming out on top 73-29 Friday. Alyssa Carey had 12 points and eight rebounds for Priest River while Selkirk’s Katie Couch led all scorers with 22. The win sent Priest River into the championship game against Newport, who beat Lakeside Friday, 47-23. Newport led 15-0 after the first quarter. Both teams scored nine in the second, but Newport stepped up their game in the third for 16 points. Holly Malsbury had 24 points for Priest River, along with 10 rebounds, four assists and three steals. Lakeside and Selkirk played Saturday, with Selkirk coming up with the win 46-40. Couch again had the game-high 27 points for Selkirk, 10 of which came from the free throw line. Newport won the championship game Saturday night, 52-49. The Spartans led 14-6 at the end of the first quarter, and Newport still trailed by four at the half. They pulled closer with 15 points in the third while holding Priest River to 12. Seventeen points in the fourth game Priest River the win. Emily

MINER PHOTO|DESIREÉ HOOD

Priest River’s Jill Weimer drives to the basket in the Spartans’ game against Selkirk in the first round of the annual Christmas Tournament. Newport won the two-day tournament held Friday and Saturday, Dec. 20-21. Lakeside of Idaho was the fourth team.

Lewis hit a three-pointer with two minutes left that clinched the game for Newport. Hadley Stratton scored 14 points

with eight rebounds for Newport. The Spartans were led by Katlyn Summers with 14 points and 19 rebounds.

10 in the final period for the win. That’s even with Selkirk’s Shawn Mailly stepping up and scoring 14 points in the second half. He finished with 20 points to lead all scorers. Dominic Cain scored a dozen for the Rangers. Saturday the Rangers faced Newport, finishing on the short end of a 71-52 score. Selkirk started slow, ending the first quarter down five. They played better in the second quarter, trimming a point off the lead

and trailing 32-28 at the half. The Rangers cooled off in the second half. They were outscored 25-14 in the third period and never could make it up. Mailly led the Rangers with 16 points, Cain had 12 and Cole Dawson scored 11 for the Rangers. Selkirk has a 1-6 overall record and is 0-2 in Northeast 1B League play. Selkirk will play Valley Christian Saturday, Dec. 28, with the game starting at 6 p.m.

Griz lose nail biter in last second BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

PRIEST RIVER – The Newport Grizzlies came away from the Priest River Christmas Tournament with a win and a loss – barely. Newport faced Lakeside, from Plummer, Idaho, in the first game Friday, Dec. 20. Newport jumped out to an 18-11 first quarter lead and expanded that to a 42-30 halftime lead. Newport extended the lead by a point in the third quarter before losing Conner Mullaley, who fouled out with five minutes left in the fourth quarter, a huge turn of events, Newport coach Steven Bryant said. “Connor helps settle our offense

down and he is a true floor general,” Bryant said. Lakeside made up 14 points in the fourth quarter to take the lead. JeO N D EC K: ron Konkright VS. SPRINGDALE came through SATURDAY, Dec. with a 3-point- 28 4:30 p.m. er at the end of regulation to force overtime. Play continued as tight as in regular play and came down to the last second, when Lakeside’s Joe Brown hit both free throws with one second left to give Lakeside the 85-84 win. Konkright had a game high 43 points for Newport. Jonathon Lyon scored 18. Saturday, Dec. 21, the Griz faced Selkirk, getting a 71-52 win.

Priest River gets win, loss at tourney PRIEST RIVER – The host Spartans went 1-1 at the Christmas Tournament Friday and Saturday, Dec. 20-21. O N D EC K: Friday, the AT COLVILLE Spartans played FRIDAY, Dec. Selkirk, getting a 27 4:30 p.m. 62-45 win. They had to work for it, though, up by only one at the half. Priest River came on strong after the break, running up a 20-11 third period and continuing for the win. Colton Nunley scored 14 for Priest River and Jimmy Koch had 16 points and 14 rebounds for the

Cusick bests Selkirk CUSICK – The Cusick boys basketball team got a 64-42 win over cross county rival Selkirk Tuesday, Dec. 17 at Cusick. Cusick coach JR Bluff credited defense for the win. “Quinton Montgomery did a good job shutting down Selkirk’s top scorer,” Bluff said. Montgomery held Selkirk’s Dominic Cain to 11 points. Bluff said it wasn’t all defense. “Mickey Andrews did a good job,” he said. “He had some nice open shots that kept Selkirk at bay.”

Andrews scored 16 for Cusick, behind Alec Bluff, who scored 27, along with grabbing 16 rebounds. Selkirk coach Kelly Cain said Cusick played well. “They get out into transition and attack the basket,” he said. “They are aggressive defensively and take some chances.” The teams played competitively through the first half. Cusick was up 17-14 at the end of the first quarter. SEE CUSICK, 12B

Grizzlies and Rangers wrestle in Spokane

Rangers fall to two at tourney PRIEST RIVER – The Selkirk Rangers boys basketball team had their hands full at the Priest River Christmas Tournament Friday and Saturday, Dec. 20-21. The Rangers lost to Priest River 61-45 Friday, although the game was close in the first half, with the Rangers leading 11-10 after the first quarter and trailing by a point at halftime 25-24. But the Spartans stepped it up in the second half, outscoring Selkirk 20-11 in the third quarter and 16-

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Spartans. Saturday the Spartans took on Lakeside from Plummer, Idaho. Priest River battled to a 21-21 tie at the end of the first half and was within a point by the start of the fourth quarter. But Lakeside ran up 23 points in the final period to take the 54-42 win. Koch scored 11 and Thomas White scored nine. The Spartans have a 1-6 record and have not started Intermountain League play yet. The Spartans travel to Colville for a non-league game Friday, Dec. 27. The game starts at 4:30 p.m.

Newport led from start to finish, although the first half was competitive, with Newport up 32-28 at the half. Newport’s 3-point shooting took its toll, however, as the Griz hit 13 3-pointers. Konkright had 21 points to lead all players. Josh Smith scored 11. Tuesday, Dec. 17, Newport faced Lakeside, losing the Northeast A League contest 68-31. “Lakeside dominated the glass and had 12 offensive rebounds in just the first half,” Bryant said. Lyon led Newport scoring with 12 points. Newport has a 4-3 record and is 0-1 in Northeast A League play. The Grizzlies will host Springdale Saturday, Dec. 28, with the game getting underway at 4:30 p.m.

Newport girls fall to Lakeside NEWPORT – The Newport girls basketball team lost 43-38 against Lakeside Tuesday, Dec. 17. Newport led 27-17 at the half, but Lakeside turned up the heat in the second half and outscored the Grizzlies 10-7 in the third and 16-4 in the fourth. Hadley Stratton scored 16 and Holly Malsbury scored 14. Elise Cunningham and Emily Lewis each scored four. Newport traveled to Priest River for the annual Christmas Tournament Friday and Saturday. See separate story. They host Springdale Saturday, Dec. 28 at 6:15 p.m.

NEWPORT – The Winter Warrior Classic, Friday-Saturday, Dec. 20-21, had six wrestlers from Pend Oreille County take home winning spots, helping the Selkirk Rangers and Newport Grizzlies with team points and bragging rights. Selkirk Ranger Ryan Issakides took sixth place for the 106 weight class division, earning the Rangers 17 team points. Tommy Liniger, also 106 pounds, scored eight team points for the Rangers. Ranger Justin Chantry took first place in the 113-weight class, winning the final match by a

major decision of 10-2. He earned 25 points for the team. Hunter Carman did not place but won one of his matches to earn 3 team points. Ranger Tristan Chantry placed fourth in the 120-weight class, losing to an injury in the third period. Ranger Joey Dickinson took second place in the 220 pound division, losing by fall in the second period. He earned 24 team points. The Newport Grizzlies sent the seniors to the tournament, and SEE WRESTLE, 12B

Priest River dominates border battle BY DESIREÉ HOOD OF THE MINER

PRIEST RIVER – When the Priest River Spartans invited the Selkirk Rangers and the Newport Grizzlies to a Battle of the Border wrestling dual Wednesday, Dec. 18, they had one thing in mind – domination. The Spartans won the Battle of the Border wrestling match 63-15 over the Grizzlies and the Rangers. “On the Varsity side there was a consistent dominance across the board,” Spartan coach Jake Stark said. “Our seniors, Luke Soumas, Kyle Palfrey and Dallas Hopkins shined with impressive wins over tough opponents.” Champions for the Spartans include Logan Shults for the 98-pound weight class by decision of 9-1 over Ranger Ryan Issakides. John Allen-Noble took the 106-weight class by a pin in 23 seconds over Ranger Calvin Rood. “John Allen Noble is wrestling very well and undefeated so far this year,” Stark said. Luke Soumas won the 126-pound class by a technical fall over Ranger Hunter Carmen with a score of 21-6. Kyle Palfrey, 132 pounds and

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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 27 Priest River Wrestling at Best of the West Tournament: TBA Pasco High School Priest River Girls Basketball vs. Colville: 3 p.m. - Priest River Priest River Boys Basketball vs. Colville: 4:30 p.m. - Priest River SATURDAY, DECEMBER 28 Priest River Wrestling at Best of the West Tournament: TBA Pasco High School Open Gym, Adult Basketball: 7 a.m. - Newport High School Selkirk Wrestling at Lake Roosevelt Tournament: 10 a.m. Lake Roosevelt Selkirk Girls Basketball vs. Valley

Spencer MacDonald, 138 pounds, both won by pin over Ranger Chance Chantry in 1:28 and Ranger Billy Edwards in 1:02. Dallas Hopkins won his match for the 145-pound weight class 12-5 after a hard fought battle against Grizzly Austin Krogh. “The brother team of Spencer and Luke MacDonald proved they have what it takes by pinning their opponents,” Stark said. Gregory Fitzmorris won the 160-pound weight class over Grizzly Nolan Finley after a three round close match and coming from behind during the third period to win 12-10. Luke MacDonald pinned Ranger Jared Taft in the 170-pound weight class in 42 seconds. Bret Fink took the win from Grizzly Miles Finley in the 195-pound weight class, pinning him in the second period at 2:38. Three matches were won by the Grizzly/Ranger team during the dual. Ranger Justin Chantry pinned Spartan Diamond Robinson for the 113-pound weight class in 44 seconds. Grizzly Jacob David, 160-pounds, won a SEE BORDER, 12B

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Christians: 4:30 p.m. - Valley Christian Cusick Girls Basketball vs. Republic: 4:30 p.m. - Cusick Newport Boys Basketball vs. Springdale: 4:30 p.m. - Newport Selkirk Boys Basketball vs. Valley Christian: 6 p.m. - Valley Christian Cusick Boys Basketball vs. Republic: 6 p.m. - Cusick Newport Girls Basketball vs. Springdale: 6:15 p.m. - Newport MONDAY, DECEMBER 30 Newport, Selkirk Wrestling at Freeman Invite: 10 a.m. - Freeman

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BR I E FLY Cusick logo contest names coalition CUSICK – The Cusick Community Coalition is holding a Naming and Logo design contest to come up with a name that is created by the community to raise awareness about the coalition’s activities. The contest deadline for submitting entries is Jan. 18, 2014. Entry boxes for students are at Cusick Junior High and High School and for adults at the Camas Center for Community Wellness. There will be $100 gift cards given to first place winners at the unveiling event and Community Celebration on Feb. 18, 2014. The community will vote on the top five entries in each category beginning Feb. 3. To be eligible to enter and win you must live in the Cusick School district. All ages welcome, one entry per person, per category. The Cusick Community Coalition is a new grant funded coalition working to reduce and prevent youth substance abuse in the Cusick area. The Coalition was established in 2013 as part of Washington State’s Department of Social and Health Services Community Prevention and Wellness Initiative. For more information please contact jljones@kalispeltribe. com or cmckinley@pendoreille. org or call 509-447-6419.

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County Christmas carols Johnny Mason, Larry Mason, Mike Lithgow and Marianne Nichols led county workers in singing Christmas carols at the Christmas potluck put on by county workers Friday, Dec. 20.

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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 25 Christmas Day Overeaters Anonymous: 7:30 a.m. - Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport, use back entrance Priest River Food Bank Open: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center Al-Anon: Noon - American Lutheran Church Alcoholics Anonymous: 5:45 p.m. Hospitality House, Newport Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. Hospitality House, Newport THURSDAY, DECEMBER 26 Story Time: 10:30 a.m. - Priest River Library Story Time - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick: 10:30 a.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick Open Painting Workshop: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport Duplicate Bridge: 12:30 p.m. - Hospitality House in Newport Loosely Knit: 1-3 p.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick After School Readers Club: 3 p.m. Priest River Library Celebrate Recovery: 5:30 p.m. House of the Lord, 754 Silverbirch Lane, Oldtown Pinochle: 6 p.m. - Hospitality House in Newport Pend Oreille Kids Club: 6 p.m. Pend Oreille Mennonite Church Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. Blanchard Community Church

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Noon - Priest River Senior Center Dance Classes: 5:30-6:30 p.m. Create Arts Center, Newport Little Grand Old Opry Show: 6 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport Alcoholics Anonymous Open Meeting: 7 p.m. - Priest River VFW Al-Anon: 7-8 p.m. - Priest River, 119 Main St., Suite 204, Room 16, Call Jan 208-946-6131 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 28 Women’s AA: 9:30 a.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport Happy Agers Card Party: 1 p.m. Priest River Senior Center AA Meeting: 5 p.m. - Cornerstone Building, Selkirk Way, Oldtown Set Free Northwest Meal and Worship: 6:30 p.m. - Conerstone Building Behind Ace Hardware, Oldtown SUNDAY, DECEMBER 29

Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. Hospitality House, Newport MONDAY, DECEMBER 30 Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - Pend Oreille Bible Church in Cusick Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. Blanchard Community Church TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31 Jessa’s Creative Dance Class: 4 p.m. - Create Arts Center Weight Watchers: 5:30-6 p.m. Weigh in and 6 p.m. meeting - Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport Pinochle: 6 p.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick Belly Dance Fitness: 6:30-7:30 p.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport Bingo: 6:30 p.m. - Newport Eagles Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - St. Anthony’s Church

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“Where Jesus and Real Life Meet.” Worship Time: Sunday 10:30 a.m. at the Newport High School Real Life Ministries office, 420 4th St. Newport, WA - Office Phone: (509) 447-2164 or Toll Free (877) 997-1200

PINE RIDGE COMMUNITY CHURCH

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

GRACE BIBLE CHURCH of Diamond Lake Corner of North Shore Road and Jorgens Road Informal Family-style Worship Sundays 10:00 a.m. 509-671-3436

CHURCH OF FAITH

Oldtown, ID - 208-437-2032

Michaels Dine • Drink • Dance Newport, WA - 509-447-3355

Great weather, low numbers for Christmas bird count NEWPORT – Area bird watchers had great weather but the number of birds to be seen was down in the annual Christmas Bird Count held Sunday, Dec. 15. The species total was 48. There was a scarcity of small seed-eaters like goldfinches, house finches, pine siskins and red crossbills. Even though the river was thawing out, the waterfowl and eagles that had to go elsewhere for the cold weather, still had not returned, according to birder watcher John Stewart. The open spring/pond on Scotia Road had the Wilson’s Snipe. This is only the second time one has been seen during the county. The group on that route saw the birds, but couldn’t get a good look at them. “Some kind soul planted the sizable field at Dalkena with wheat (a very uncommon crop

36245 Hwy 41, Oldtown, ID Sunday School 9 a.m. Sunday Services - 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wed. - Bible Study 6 p.m. Pastor Jack Jones Church Office 208-437-0150 www.churchoffaitholdtown.com

in Pend Oreille County) this year, apparently for the critters, because it was not harvested,” Stewart said. “But it is certainly being put to use now. We counted 800 Canada geese there and it looks like a mowed lawn behind them.” The white-headed Woodpecker is still hanging around the private birdfeeder. Stewart thinks this is its third year there. A nice end-of-the-day treat happened on Deer Valley Road as the group headed back to town. “We were standing outside the car and heard a Pileated Woodpecker calling and as we watched the bird flew to a dead cottonwood about 100 yards from us and went to its night roost in a cavity,” Stewart said. “This is their usual behavior. On a cloudy day, this time of year, they go to roost 3:30-3:45 p.m.”

Pend Oreille Players bring pianist to town NEWPORT – The Pend Oreille Players Association is hosting Allen James Teague performing at the piano, Saturday, Dec. 28 at 7 p.m. at the Pend Teague Oreille Playhouse. The cost is $10 at the door. Teague will be performing solo piano pieces written over the past 25 years from his CD’s, “A Poet’s Heart” and “Falling Leaf and Sparrow” along with new music from “Winter Rain.” Teague is a filmmaker, composer, writer, pianist and actor. He delivers his art form between stories about life. His audiences laugh a lot and cry a little too, leaving with a good memory and sharing an underlying pulse. Teague took a six-year vacation from creativity in 2002. In 2008, Rachael Lynee Burns, Miss North

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

REAL LIFE MINISTRIES

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

House of the Lord

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Community Church Directory CATHOLIC MASSES

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

Texas and Miss New Mexico International, contacted Teague for permission to use his composition “Tale of the Minstrel” for her So You Think You Can Dance audition. Within one week, choreographers and dancers in seven states and three countries were working with Teague’s music. This inspired him to begin composing for dance. Realizing what was happening, Teague began merging his original stories with his original music creating story ballets. Teague’s first story ballet for 11 dancers “Temptation” premiered at the Wildish Theater in Springfield, Ore., in April 2011. After deciding to return to creativity, he commercially released two solo piano CDs, “A Poet’s Heart” and “Falling Leaf and Sparrow,” on his own label. He has just wrapped up finishing touches on a new instrumental CD,” Winter Rain.”

SPRING VALLEY MENNONITE CHURCH

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

NEWPORT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

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

NEW TESTAMENT CHURCH

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

HOUSE OF THE LORD

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

NEWPORT SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS

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

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

AMERICAN LUTHERAN CHURCH E.L.C.A.

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

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Third Grade Christmas Greeting Cards

DECEMBER 25, 2013 |

Dakottah Alford-Idaho Hill Elementary

Conner Erickson- House of the Lord

ETâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Thrift & Things

Fleur de Lis Floral & Home

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 Idaho Hill Elementary, Priest River Elementary, Priest Lake 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 11A for 2nd and 3rd Place Winners.

West Bonner County: 1st Place Winner Olivia Tafft is on front page of the Gem State Miner Pend Oreille County: 1st Place Winner Christopher Mackey is on the front page of the Newport Miner

Newport - 509-671-1758

Newport, WA - 509-447-4416

Joshua Chase- House of the Lord

Bobby Jo Best - Priest Lake Elementary

Samual Gatchell- Priest River Elementary

Luke Butler-Priest Lake Elementary

Floors & More

Copper Bay Construction

ADL Insurance Services

Millies Restaurant & Bar

Priest River, ID - 208-448-1632

Priest Lake, ID - 208-443-0510

Faith Hansen - Stratton Elementary

Joel Krabbenhaft- Selkirk Elementary

Shantell Rodriquez - Stratton Elementary

Perfection Tire

Mountain West Bank

Priest River, ID - 208-448-1914

Kaden Barber- Priest Lake Elementary

The Property Shoppe

Priest Lake, ID - 208-443-2193

Priest Lake, ID - 208-443-7103

Newport, WA - 509-447-3933

Clara McMeen-Bess Herian Elementary

Justin Dugan- Stratton Elementary

Paige Hamilton - Bess Herian Elementary

Sylvia Mitchell- Stratton Elementary

Usk Community Club

Newport School District

Coldwell Banker North County Realty

Port of Pend Oreille

Usk, WA - 509-445-1433

Newport, WA - 509-447-3167

Ione, WA - 509-442-3516

Newport, WA - 509-447-2421

Newport, WA - 509-447-5642

Usk, WA - 509-445-1090

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Mackenzie Lang- Bess Herian Elementary

Nikita Angel- Priest River Elementary

Deegan Jones-Goins - Priest River Elementary

Shyla Meshell - Bess Herian Elementary

Pend Oreille County Fair Board

City of Priest River

Usk Bar & Grill

Usk, WA - 509-445-1433

Priest River, ID - 208-448-2123

Aaging Better-In Home Care, LLC. Post Falls, ID - 208-777-0308

Usk, WA - 509-445-1262

Daisy Mason- Stratton Elementary

Judea Stigall- House of the Lord

Emelyn Hoodler- Priest River Elementary

Semiah Jackson- Bess Herian Elementary

Aerocet, Inc.

Intermountain Dental

Rep. Shelly Short (R)

Priest River, ID - 208-448-1241

Addy, WA - short.shelly@leg.wa.gov

H&D Diesel, Inc. Newport, WA - 509-447-4699

Priest River, ID - 208-448-0400

Cheyenne Pack - Stratton Elementary

Isabella Riddle - Selkirk Elementary

Nickolas Ragsdal;e- Startton Elementary

Abigail Shockey - Priest River Elementary

Rep. Shelly Short (R)

Durham School Services

Priest River Motors

Addy, WA - short.shelly@leg.wa.gov

Newport, WA - 509-447-0505

Julia Madan- Priest River Elementary

Austin Reeves- Idaho Hill Elementary

Brooklyn Hastings- Stratton Elementary

Hansenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Powerstroke Repair

Red Rose Carpet Cleaning

Concept Cable TV

Oldtown, ID - 360-770-1180

Oldtown, ID - 208-437-5298

Newport, WA - 208-437-4544

Priest River, ID - 208-448-2800

Arieanna Westhusing-Selkirk Elementary

The Cutter Theatre

Metaline Falls, WA - 509-446-4108

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Stephen Muto- Selkirk Elementary

Mailei Jungblom- Selkirk Elementary

Aidon Honshiko- Selkirk Elementary

Steph Ford-Priest River-Elementary

Pend Oreille Mine/ Teck Washington Inc.

Green Owl at McAbee Tavern & Restaurant

Metaline Falls, WA - 509-446-4516

Priest River, ID - 208-448-1995

Kadence Mason-Bess Herian Elementary

Samantha Razo- Bess Herian Elementary

Emily Bell- Stratton Elementary

Alexis Hunter- Idaho Hill Elementary

Edwards Ranch

Kalispel Tribe Usk, WA - 509-445-1147

Just Because

Newport, WA - 509-447-2762

Oldtown, ID - 208-437-4822

Allee Thompson- Idaho Hill Elementary

Caleb Mcdermeit- Idaho Hill Elementary

Christopher Tomason- Idaho Hill Elementary

Dillon Edwards- Idaho Hill Elementary

Selkirk Ace Hardware

Owen Grocery & Deli

The Kitchen Shoppe

CHAS North County Clinic

Newport, WA - 509-447-3525

Newport, WA - 509-447-4600

Grace Adkins- Idaho Hill Elementary

Jameson Kurt Kohn- Idaho Hill Elementary

Keith Bemis- Idaho Hill Elementary

Kellie Ann Gumaer- Idaho Hill Elementary

Lane Mountain Company

North Idaho Dermatology

Metaline Falls, WA - 509-446-4516

Usk, WA - 509-993-6836

Oldtown, ID - 208-437-5669

Ben Franklin

Deer Park, WA - 509-444-8200

Merry Christmas

Mountain Chicks Ione, WA - 509-442-2209

Box Canyon Motel Ione, WA - 509-442-2206

Valley, WA - 509-937-2221

Coeur dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Alene / Ponderay, ID - 208-665-7546

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Lilly Robbins- Idaho Hill Elementary

Rylan Thompson- Idaho Hill Elementary

Wes Campbell- Idaho Hill Elementary

Bryce Crowder- Priest Lake Elementary

Pacific Steel & Recycling

North Idaho Dermatology

Country Hardware Store Ione, WA - 509-442-3532

Teri-fic Auto Salvage

Sandpoint, ID - 208-665-7546

Faith Spaude- Priest Lake Elementary

Hank Whitman- Priest Lake Elementary

Sarah Bach- Priest Lake Elementary

Aaron Campobasso- Bess Herian Elementary

Zodiac Aerospace

Les Schwab Tire Center

ABC Heating & Cooling

Kettle Falls Auto Licensing

Priest River, ID - 208-448-2311

Colville, WA - 509-684-2018

Allie Doud- Bess Herian Elementary

Everett Kramer- Bess Herian Elementary

Hunter Waller- Bess Herian Elementary

Jaremiah Finley- Bess Herian Elementary

Metaline Falls Trading Company

Habitat for Humanity Thrift Store

Town of Metaline Falls Metaline Falls, WA - 509-446-2211

Colville, WA - 509-684-5480

Jaylein Zylstra- Bess Herian Elementary

Josiah Pierre- Bess Herian Elementary

Landen Carrasco- Bess Herian Elementary

Linden Peterson- Bess Herian Elementary

American Services

Frog Brewery

Weaverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Garage & Exhaust

Bonners Ferry - 800-269-7471

Ponderay, ID - 208-263-2584

Newport, WA - 509-447-4122

Metaline Falls, WA - 509-446-2301

Priest River, ID - 208-448-2950

Newport, WA - 509-447-2487

Kettle Falls, WA - 509-738-4041

Pooch Parlor

Colville, WA - 509-684-2319

Newport, WA - 509-671-2884

Colville, WA - 509-684-6524

TrussTek, Inc.

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Louis Fisher-Bess Herian Elementary

Michael Tavares- Bess Herian Elementary

Rodney Haynes- Bess Herian Elementary

Sabine Brown-Eagle- Bess Herian Elementary

Knight EZ Dock Inc.

7 Seasons Janitorial

Kelly’s Restaurant and Lounge

Van Dyke Logging

Deer Park, WA - 800-654-8168

Ione, WA - 509-442-0580

Newport, WA - 509-447-3267

Ione, WA - 509-442-3852

Chad Smith- House of the Lord

Colton Thompson- House of the Lord

Gloria Borodina- House of the Lord

Jonathan Freshman- House of the Lord

North Idaho Dermatology

Colville Towing

Carey’s Auto Body, Inc.

Leonard Paul Store

Colville, WA - 509-684-3137

Colville, WA - 509-684-2587

McKinzi Tanner- House of the Lord

Alex Neiswender- Stratton Elementary

Aliyah Davis- Stratton Elementary

Anieva Winterton- Stratton Elementary

Ponderay Newsprint Company

Numerica Credit Union

Yoke’s Sandpoint

Merrit Brothers Lumber

Spokane, WA - 800-433-1837

Ponderay, ID - 208-263-4613

Ashley Bauer- Stratton Elementary

Aspen Martin- Stratton Elementary

Bear Smith- Stratton Elementary

Caitlin Walker- Stratton Elementary

Oxarc, Inc.

Rob’s Heating & Cooling

Office Services, Inc.

Coeur d’ Alene / Sandpoint, ID - 208-665-7546

Usk, WA - 509-445-1511

Spokane, WA - 800-765-9055

Blanchard, ID - 208-437-0174

Priest River, ID - 208-448-2941

Coolin, ID - 208-443-2463

Athol, ID - 208-683-3321

POTC/RTI

Ione, WA - 509-442-0082

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Chase Renner- Stratton Elementary

Colton Seefeldt- Stratton Elementary

Drew Clark- Stratton Elementary

Laclede Convenience Store & Deli

Special Mobility Services

Rogerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Body & Frame

Elise Hinchliff- Stratton Elementary

Emma Lynn Kopelman- Stratton Elementary

Ethan Johnson- Stratton Elementary

Grace Skaugstad- Stratton Elementary

Spokane Rock Products

IFiber Communications

Washington Federal

Spokane, WA - 509-244-5421

Newport, WA - 509-447-2600

Grayson Rouse- Stratton Elementary

Hanna Sherod- Stratton Elementary

Hunter Ells- Stratton Elementary

Innocence Haskins- Stratton Elementary

Mt. Linton Motel

Bliss Chiropractic Center

Mike Reynold Logging

Newport, WA - 509-447-2413

Priest River, ID - 208-448-2548

Isabella Muniz- Stratton Elementary

Jocob Baushke- Stratton Elementary

Jenna Dumaw- Stratton Elementary

Kaelei Roberts- Stratton Elementary

Carson Newman- Stratton Elementary

Building Supply Spokane, WA 509-467-4960

Metaline Falls, WA - 509-446-2238

Laclede, ID - 208-263-3892

Spokane, WA - 509-534-7171

Newport, WA - 509-447-4225

Newport, WA - 509-447-2491

Priest River, ID - 208-448-2548

Merry Christmas Century 21 Beutler Waterfront Riverbank Family Dick Bockemuehl Restaurant & Fayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lounge Oldtown, ID - 208-437-0892

509-951-4390

Newport Vision Source Newport, WA - 509-447-2945

Bruce Hunt Farmers Insurance Newport, WA - 509-447-3428

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Kanyon King- Stratton Elementary

Keagan M. Baugh- Stratton Elementary

Keegan Arthur- Stratton Elementary

Kelly Marshall- Stratton Elementary

Eye Clinic of Sandpoint

Fairwood Retirement Village & Assisted Living

Sipmson Enterprise Chattaroy, WA - 509-939-1245

Pend Oreille County Fire Chiefâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Association

Kendall Hinchliff- Stratton Elementary

Letha Baker-- Stratton Elementary

Lucas Allen- Stratton Elementary

Mathew Hansen- Stratton Elementary

Action Recycling

Rokstad Ford

Sandpoint, ID - 208-263-8501

Spokane, WA - 509-467-2365

Rival Roofing

Newport, WA 509-447-5305

Clark Electric

Ponderay, ID - 208-263-3127

Oldtown / Sandpoint, ID - 208-610-6656

Newport, WA - 509-447-2319

Memphis Rex- Stratton Elementary

Phaedra Parker- Selkirk Elementary

Noah Hart- Stratton Elementary

Nolan Pierce- Stratton Elementary

C and C Barber Shop

Newport Hospital & Health Services

Molly Gunsaulis DDS Dentistry for Children

Hub International Mountain States, LTD

Richi Castro- Stratton Elementary

Riley Robinson-- Stratton Elementary

Robert Nokes- Stratton Elementary

Spokane, WA - 509-483-4094

Newport, WA - 509-447-3734

Preston Kremer- Stratton Elementary

Newport, WA - 509-447-2441

Hub International Mountain Hub International Mountain States, LTD States, LTD Colville, WA - 509-725-0756

Colville, WA - 509-725-0756

Spokane Valley, WA - 509-922-1333

Colville, WA - 509-725-0756

Hub International Mountain Hub International Mountain States, LTD States, LTD Colville, WA - 509-725-0756

Colville, WA - 509-725-0756

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Madison Chantry- Selkirk Elementary

Shyanne Hunter- Stratton Elementary

Hub International Mountain Hub International Mountain States, LTD States, LTD Colville, WA - 509-725-0756

Colville, WA - 509-725-0756

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Starr Graham- Stratton Elementary

Teagan Zinsky- Stratton Elementary

Quality Inn Oakwood Spokane, WA - 888-535-4900

Pend Oreille County Republicans Pend Oreille County - 509-447-0694

Trey Rahoun- Stratton Elementary

Tylynn Tuttle- Stratton Elementary

William Ray- Stratton Elementary

Zack Flores- Stratton Elementary

Priest River Mini Storage

Rep. Joel Kretz (R)

Wauconda, WA - 360-786-7988

Addisen Kingery- Priest River Elementary

Aidan McCray- Priest River Elementary

Aidan Troumbley- Priest River Elementary

Ashley Richey- Priest River Elementary

Cooney Law Offices, P.S.

River City Electrical

Subway

Wilkey Plastering, Inc.

Newport, WA - 509-671-2276

Newport, WA - 509-447-3347

Dylan Davies- Selkirk Elementary

Ayla Ramsdell- Priest River Elementary

Blake Miller- Priest River Elementary

Brayden Wilson- Priest River Elementary

5th Avenue Bar & Grill

Leo’s Compact Excavating & Snowplowing

Oldtown Hardware & Rental Center

Gardner’s Mobile Home Court

Priest River, ID - 208-448-1273

Spokane, WA - 509-327-6000

Metaline Falls, WA - 509-446-4234

Newport, WA - 509-447-3037

Oldtown, ID - 208-437-5512

Wauconda, WA - 360-786-7988

Newport, WA - 509-447-0744

Chewelah, WA - 509-935-6413

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Brian Davis- Priest River Elementary

Caleb Wright- Priest River Elementary

Carson Campbell- Priest River Elementary

Charley Bennett- Priest River Elementary

Wendle Ford-Nissan Infinity-Used

West Pend Oreille Fire District

Choppers Hair Design & Connies Cuts

G&M Backflow Testing

Priest River, ID - 208-448-2035

Newport, WA - 509-447-5141

Chevelle Kibbie- Priest River Elementary

Cheyanne Rarescroft- Priest River Elementary

Christian Troumbley- Priest River Elementary

Britney Lyons- Selkirk Elementary

O’ Rodden’s Pub & Eatery

Muzzy Fast Stop

NE Washington Fair

Shafer’s Heating & Cooling

Oldtown, ID - 208-437-5132

Colville, WA - 509-684-2585

Coy Booth- Priest River Elementary

Daniel Shove- Priest River Elementary

Danny Ronrich- Priest River Elementary

Dylan Lord- Priest River Elementary

Angela Newcomb

Earl Insurance Agency

The Roadhouse

Spokane, WA - 509-484-4000

Newport, WA - 509-447-1000

Newport, WA - 509-671-1194

Hayden, ID - 208-772-2815

Newport, WA - 509-447-3423

Priest River, ID - 208-448-1408

Pend Oreille Fire District #6

Egil Williams- Priest River Elementary

Ethan Shipton- Priest River Elementary

Ethnee White- Priest River Elementary

Ajay Mendoza- Stratton Elementary

The Land Title Company

Northwest Carry and Defend

Block Bar & Grill

John L. Scott, Newport Newport, WA - 509-671-2088

Newport, WA - 509-447-5743

carryanddefend.com - 208-215-5661

Ione, WA - 509-442-3737

Emergency Dial 911

Newport Pizza

Newport, WA - 509-447-2500

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FOR THE RECORD

O B I T UA R I E S

Karen Audrey Dumaw Newport

Karen Audrey Dumaw of Newport passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family Dec. 18. She was 71. Mrs. Dumaw was Dumaw born Sept. 9, 1942, in Jefferson City, Mo., the daughter of Helen Trippensee and Jasper Sylvester Phillips. In the 1950s she moved to the Cusick area with her mom and step-dad Elwood Edwards, where she went to school. She loved to ride her horse and helping around the ranch. At the age of 15, Karen met Barry Dumaw and said that’s who she would marry and in 1960 they were married. In 1972, they moved back to the Newport area on a small farm where they lived for many years raising their four children. Mrs. Dumaw is survived by her husband Barry, sons Barry and David Dumaw, daughters Connie Schoeffel and Beth Burton, brothers Mike, Pat and Tim Edwards, sister Sherie Stigall, 13 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. A service will be held at a later date at Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home in Newport. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in the Dumaw name at Family Foods and or C/O Samantha Schoeffel, Family Foods. Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home in Newport is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at www.sherman-knapp.com.

Phyllis Grace Petek Priest River

Phyllis Grace Petek of Priest River passed away Saturday morning, Dec. 21. She was 77. Mrs. Petek was born to the late Harvey Jay Petek and Grace Imogene Fulton, Oct. 23, 1936, in Denver, Colo. She graduated from Idaho Springs High School in 1954 and attended cosmetology school in 1956 at Charles of Denver and Hollywood Beauty College after which she lived and worked in the Denver area. She married the late Thomas “Tom” Petek in 1961 and they lived together in Arvada, Colo., and Downieville, Colo., before relocating to Priest River in 1971 and again in 1993. Tom and Phyllis owned and operated the G & J Café in Downieville (originally started by her parents) from 1970-1976 and from 1979 to 1993, where they enjoyed meeting the many passersby and locals that frequented the restaurant. She was very involved in the community, serving multiple community organizations. Mrs. Petek is preceded in death

CUSICK | FROM PAGE 1B

“I thought we withstood their charge early on and played them nose to nose,” Cain said. Then the Rangers went cold. “We hit a dry spell offensively in the second quarter and they pulled ahead a bit,” Cain said. “From there they were able to not only main-

WRESTLE | FROM PAGE 1B

they both left as champions. Grizzly Austin Krogh took first place in the 145 pound division, winning the final match by a decision of 4-2. He earned Newport 31 points. Griz-

BORDER | FROM PAGE 1B

hard battle against Spartan Ryan Hanson in 1:52. The 220-pound winner was Ranger Joey Dickinson, pinning Spartan Gabe Bellah at 1:16 in the first period. Spartans Noah Jamison, 126, and Tristian Hudson, heavyweight, won their

by her parents, Harvey Jay and Grace Fulton, her brothers Harvey Jay and Jerry Gene Fulton, and husband, Thomas Petek in 2012. She is survived by one sister, Glenda Torgerson and three sons and one step-daughter: Cary (and Kim) Petek of Newport, Tony (and Lynndi) Petek of Spokane, Tim (and Dawn) Petek of Priest River, and Penny Coleman of Post Falls. She is also survived by nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She very much enjoyed her family. A quote from her 50th Class Reunion program: “All our sons moved close to us, and one by one they ran away from home and took brides. It has been a joy to watch our sons grow into manhood and become responsible people and wonderful parents. Guess that is what life is all about!” A memorial service for both Tom and Phyllis will be held mid-January, service details to be provided at a later date. Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home in Newport is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at www.sherman-knapp.com.

Harland A. “Buster” Schilling Newport

Harland A. “Buster” Schilling passed away peacefully Dec. 18, at the age of 100 years. Mr. Schilling was born Nov. 3, 1913, to Henry and Ethel Schilling at Regan, Schilling N.D. In 1936, he came west with his sister, Ethel, where he met and married Luella Graham on Christmas Day, 1941. Mr. Schilling served two years in the U.S. Army, and moved to Cusick, where he worked in the sawmill and farmed. He moved to Newport in 1956, where he was very active in the Newport Rodeo Association organizing the rodeo parade for 42 years. He rode horses until he was 85 years old. After working in the pole yard for 18 years, he retired and volunteered at the Long Term Care Facility and Rural Resources. Mr. Schilling is preceded in death by his wife, Luella; his parents; brother George; sisters Virginia, Ethel and Ella; and grandson, Shawn McTigue. He is survived by his daughter, Florence Elaine McTigue, granddaughter Sandy (and Dave) Gillies, great-granddaughters Ariel and Isabella McTigue, and many nieces and nephews. A funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21 at the ShermanKnapp Funeral Home in Newport. Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home in Newport is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at www.sherman-knapp.com.

tain, but add on to the lead.” Selkirk’s free throw shooting didn’t help. “We struggled from the line, hitting only four of 13,” Cain said. Selkirk got going a little in the third quarter, scoring 11 to Cusick’s 14, but really couldn’t make up the ground from the second quarter. Cusick had a 4-1 record after the win. They were 2-0 in Northeast 1B League play. The loss left Selkirk with a 1-4 record, with a 1-2 league record.

zly Nolan Finley took second place in the 160 pound division, losing by major decision in the final match 11-3. He scored 22 team points. The Selkirk Rangers will travel to the Lake Roosevelt Tournament Saturday, Dec. 28 at 10 a.m. The Grizzlies and the Rangers travel to Freeman, Monday, Dec. 30 for the Freeman Invite.

divisions by forfeit. “As a whole, our team is proving match by match that we are a team to be reckoned with in north Idaho,” Stark said. The Spartans travel to the Best of the West Tournament in Pasco, Wash., Friday and Saturday, Dec. 27-28. Selkirk will travel to the Lake Roosevelt Tournament Saturday, Dec. 28 at 10 a.m. The Grizzlies and Rangers travel to Freeman, Monday, Dec. 30.

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

PEND OREILLE COUNTY Monday, Dec. 16 THEFT – W. Walnut St., Newport, report of purse with medications stolen from unlocked vehicle. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES – Rodeo Grounds, report of juvenile female by ticket booth. ACCIDENT – Union St., Newport, report of two-vehicle, non-injury blocking accident. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VERBAL – Pines Rd., report that female outside, attempting to break down door. ACCIDENT – LeClerc Rd. N., report of single vehicle slide off. FIRE – Best Chance Rd., report of residential fire. THEFT – LeClerc Rd. N. ARREST – Luke Michael Servas, 27, of Usk was arrested on warrants. ARREST – Hwy. 2, Dale Durfee Tucker, 35, of Newport was arrested for criminal trespass and driving without a license. SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE – Hwy. 20, report of vehicle with lights on outside of building, no one around. Tuesday, Dec. 17 THREATENING – W. Pine St., Newport, report of man with knife threatening staff. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES – W. 7th St., report that it appears someone attempted entry. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES – W. Kelly Drive, Newport, report that juvenile male climbed through window of residence. ARREST – Hwy. 2, Jose Jesus Guerra, 43, of Sacramento was arrested on a warrant. PROPERTY DAMAGE – W. Railroad Ave., Newport, report that Jeep went through complainant’s fence then left. DISTURBANCE – LeClerc Rd. N., report of male upset in office over no prescription. DISTURBANCE – W. Pine St., New-

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port, report of 36-year-old female causing a disturbance. ARREST – Gordon Neil Cuffin, 61, of Newport was arrested for second degree assault. Wednesday, Dec. 18 THEFT – W. Sacheen St., Cusick, reported theft of power from residence. HARASSMENT – W. Walnut St., Newport, report that female yelled at complainant and is now shopping inside. JUVENILE PROBLEM – Hwy. 2, Newport, report of juvenile throwing things in the house and breaking items. THEFT – Hwy. 20, Newport, report of chainsaw stolen within the last two months. ARREST – Rodney A. Love, 35, of Mead was arrested for warrants. HARASSMENT – S. Spokane, Newport, report that subject continues to drive by yelling. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES – Best Chance Rd., Usk, report of two found coolers in trees on complainant’s property. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES – City View Lane, Newport, report that red Chevy parked on side of road at the end of complainant’s driveway. ARREST – W. Walnut St., Newport, Samantha M. Suttles, 18, of Priest River was arrested for minor possession/consumption of alcohol and third degree theft. ANIMAL PROBLEM – Hill Top Rd., Newport, report that complainant’s Saint Bernard and puppies are missing, thinks they may have been stolen. THEFT – N. Hayford, Airway Heights, report that female took off with male’s wallet. ARREST – Nicholas Lee Holden, 24, was arrested for fourth degree assault domestic violence. Thursday, Dec. 19 SUSPICIOUS PERSON – N. Hayford, Airway Heights, report of suspicious person. MALICIOUS MISCHIEF – N. Hayford, Airway Heights ACCIDENT – Fan Lake Rd., report of non-injury one vehicle rollover. ARREST – Beaty Bould Trail, Jesse J. Smith, 26, of Spokane was arrested on a warrant. DECEASED PERSON – Hwy. 20, report of deceased person. ARREST – S. Washington Ave., Newport, Bradford M. Stratton, 26, was arrested on a Department of Corrections detainer. TRAFFIC OFFENSE – W 7th St., report of vehicle sliding around and making a lot of noise.

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SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES – LeClerc Rd. N., report of suspicious circumstance. ARREST – Pines Rd., James Everly Gandy, 39, of Newport was arrested for criminal trespass. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VERBAL – W. 7th St., report of verbal argument. SUSPICIOUS PERSON – N. Washington Ave., Newport, report of male sleeping in Post Office. Friday, Dec. 20 THEFT – Panhead Hill Rd., complainant reports returning home to find that two 32-inch TVs are missing from the house. HARASSMENT – Veit Rd., report that two subjects stood outside with their dogs trying to intimidate and harass the complainant. THEFT – W. Walnut St., Newport, report of subject caught stealing. ARREST – W. 1st, Kelly R. Bemis, 30, of Newport was arrested on a warrant. ACCIDENT – Hwy. 20, report of vehicle in ditch. TRAFFIC HAZARD – Flowery Trail Rd., report of 18 wheeler stuck on road. ARREST – Patrick Wayne Strickland, 39, of Newport was arrested for fourth degree assault domestic violence. Saturday, Dec. 21 RUNAWAY JUVENILE – Rocky Gorge Rd., report that 15-year-old daughter is missing. MALICIOUS MISCHIEF – N. Central Ave., report that front window of building was broken. BURGLARY – Levitch Rd., report that vacant cabin was broken into and items missing. ERRATIC DRIVER – Hwy. 20, report of vehicle driving erratically crossing lanes. ACCIDENT – S. Calispel Ave., respondent backed into garbage can. ARREST – Pine St., Newport, Michael E. Meyer, 53, of Oldtown was arrested for driving with a suspended licenses. JUVENILE PROBLEM – Blackwell St., report of underage party. JUVENILE PROBLEM – Best Chance Rd. Sunday, Dec. 22 DECEASED PERSON – W. 2nd St., report that 99-year-old female was found deceased. MALICIOUS MISCHIEF – N. Shore, report of damage done to mailbox overnight. ARREST – N. Shore, William Allen Febus, 48, of Newport was arrested for driving with a suspended license.

MALICIOUS MISCHIEF – Scotia Rd., respondent states someone smashed mailbox. ANIMAL PROBLEM – Sullivan Lake Rd., report that subject’s cows on complainant’s property destroying bee hives. DRIVING WHILE SUSPENDED – Hwy. 41, report of driving while suspended. SUSPICIOUS PERSON – N. Washington Ave., Newport, respondent reports man lying on sleeping bag in front of post office. TRANSPORT – W. Pine St., transporting subject from jail to hospital for treatment. AUTOMOBILE THEFT – LeClerc Road, report of vehicle stolen. ACCIDENT – Allen Rd., report of one vehicle non-blocking accident. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES – Westside Calispel, respondent heard someone trying to get under trailer. ARREST – Landon Evans Brown, 39, of Newport was arrested for driving under the influence.

WEST BONNER COUNTY Monday, Dec. 16 No reportable incidents. Tuesday, Dec. 17 No reportable incidents. Wednesday, Dec. 18 TRESPASSING – Vista Drive, Blanchard FRAUD – E. Lincoln Ave., Priest River ARREST – Dry Creek Rd., Oldtown, Donald Edwards, 39, of Oldtown was arrested on an outstanding felony warrant out of Bonner County. UNATTENDED DEATH – E. Settlement Rd., Priest River CHIMNEY FIRE – Blackthorn Rd., Oldtown Thursday, Dec. 19 FRAUD – Hwy. 2, Oldtown GRAND THEFT – Hwy. 57 Friday, Dec. 20 RECKLESS DRIVING – Hwy. 2, Priest River NON INJURY ACCIDENT – S. Rena Rd., Oldtown, an Oldtown man was cited for driving without privileges. Saturday, Dec. 21 ARREST – E. 3rd St. N., Oldtown, Billy Lambright, 36, of Newport, was arrested for possession of meth and cited and released for possession of paraphernalia. Amanda Dittl, 32, of Newport, was arrested for possession of meth and possession of marijuana.