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Investigation underway in boy’s death Preliminary results show cause medical condition, not injuries from bullying

BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

DALKENA – A 15-year-old Cusick junior high student who told his family he was bullied on the last day of school died a week later of what appears to be some sort of bacterial infection, said Pend Oreille Vanderholm County Prosecutor Tom Metzger, who also is the county coroner.

Quenton Vanderholm, 15, died at home Thursday morning, June 14. An autopsy was performed by the Spokane Medical Examiner. While full results won’t be back for weeks, Metzger says preliminary findings show Vanderholm died of a medical condition, not

injuries.

“They strongly indicate the death had nothing to do with any scuffle or fight,” Metzger said.

Pend Oreille County Sheriff Alan Botzheim said his office is conducting an investigation into Vanderholm’s allegation of bullying.

Vanderholm told his father he was jumped by a group of boys at Cusick High School on the last day of school, Friday, June 8.

“What he said was, these kids jumped on him,” a grieving Mervin Vanderholm said Monday. “He said they kicked him in the stomach and put him in a shed.”

Quenton Vanderholm went through eight grade completion exercises that night, Mervin Vanderholm said. The next day, he started complaining that his ankle hurt. He was taken to Newport Hospital a few days later, where the family

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Mobile home destroyed Firefighters battle a blaze at a mobile home at 351 Stadium Drive in Newport, late Sunday night, June 17. The homeowner was awakened by smoke in the kitchen and was able to escape with his pet, but the mobile home was destroyed. Fire crews from Fire District 4, South Pend Oreille Fire and Rescue and the city of Newport turned out to put out the fire, but the home was fully engulfed when they arrived. An investigation is being conducted into the cause of the fire, according to District 4 Fire Chief Chris Wyrobek.

Rodeo activities include breakfast, carnival, parade, music

Rodeo gets underway 7:30 p.m. Friday, Saturday

BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – Organizers are wrapping up final details for the 63rd edition of the Newport Rodeo.

The rodeo is much more than just a rodeo. It is the biggest event of the year for Newport, with a cowboy breakfast, a parade, music in the park, a carnival and a rodeo dance all scheduled for Friday and Sat-

Commissioners make first cut, lay off their clerk

Vehicle replacement fund in red, budget discussions continue

BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

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Long time rodeo ticket taker named Grand Marshall

NEWPORT – Department heads and elected officials in Pend Oreille County government continue to grapple with a projected budget deficit for 2013.

This week county commissioners heard a presentation from Don Ramsey, the county’s engineer, at their regular meeting Monday, June 18.

He told commissioners the $1.22 million Equipment Repair and Replacement fund will have a

BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

NEWPORT - When Vi Shanklin rides in the Newport Rodeo Parade, she may be one of the most prepared grand marshals the parade has had.

“I’ve been practicing my parade wave,” laughs Shanklin. When she was chosen Grand Marshall, she saved the rodeo committee the trouble of finding her a car to ride in by lining up her own ride – a Thunderbird convertible.

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Vi Shanklin, a long time rodeo volunteer who has worked in the ticket booth, has been named Grand Marshall and will ride in Saturday’s parade.

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WASHINGTON D.C. – Pend Oreille and Bonner counties will receive their annual funding under the 2012 Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) program, the Department of Interior announced Thursday, June 14.

Pend Oreille receives $823,086 this year for its nearly 485,000 acres in the program. Bonner has nearly 455,000 acres and will receive $528,602.

That’s an increase of about 8 to 10 percent over last year’s funding.

The PILT program is for local governments, usually rural counties, that contain nontaxable federal lands. In Pend Oreille, the money goes into

Bonner commissioners add their thoughts for the record

BY JANELLE ATYEO OF THE MINER

COOLIN – After the initial hearing on proposed caribou habitat drew more than 150 people, Saturday’s public hearing was relatively quiet.

About 35 people attended the hearing at the Inn at Priest Lake, hosted by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service after it released its draft economic impact study for the critical habitat plan.

“People have vented a lot,” said Bonner County commissioner Mike Neilson. He thinks most of

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the current expense fund for general operations.

Pend Oreille received about $66,000 more than was budgeted in 2012. That extra cash will go to a reserve fund. The county also received more timber tax than expected. That nearly $27,000 will also go into reserves, used to cover shortages in this year’s budget and to boost the carryover funds to help balance the budget for next year.

This is the last PILT payment to be funded under a 2008 law. Local delegation in Washington, D.C., have been pushing for extending funding for the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act and the PILT program in the surface transportation reauthorization legislation.

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Caribou hearing draws fewer comments

Vi Shanklin has organized ticket takers since 1992

Counties receive PILT funding

negative cash balance in 2014 if changes aren’t made.

The problem is manageable, Ramsey said, but if steps are taken now, it will be easier.

The ER&R fund pays for replacement and repair of the county’s 100 vehicles. The road department has about 70 percent of those and the sheriff’s office has 20 percent. The remaining vehicles are used by other county departments. The idea is that each county department that uses county vehicles contributes to their maintenance and replace-

those that, like the commissioners, are opposed to the USFWS plan, are now leaving it to the county board to speak for them.

Neilson, the District 2 commissioner that serves the Priest Lake and Priest River area, testified Saturday, reading a statement signed by commission chairman Cornel Rasor. He said no one spoke out in support of the agency’s proposal for designating critical habitat for the endangered woodland caribou Saturday.

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|| Weeds to be treated near Diamond Lake this week

DIAMOND LAKE – In an effort to release some water from Diamond Lake, the outlet channel known as Moon Creek will be treated for weeds, starting Friday if weather permits.

A licensed applicator, hired through the Diamond Lake Improvement Association, will use Touchdown herbicide, which has glyphosate as the active ingredient. Applicators will travel the creek in a canoe, using a backpack sprayer to apply the herbicide. The contractor will be working under Pend Oreille County’s noxious weed control board’s permit. County weed control coordinator Sharon Sorby also plans to be on hand.

Rainy or windy weather will delay the treatment.

They will be targeting reed canary grass, but the herbicide is not selective. Sorby said they will to their best not to spray any brush or trees. Areas that are treated will be posted, but there are no restrictions on swimming or fishing.

The grass will turn a yellow or light green, then wrinkle up and drop like it does in the fall.

The grass has an extensive root system, Sorby said. While the Touchdown product is supposed to kill the roots, some usually remain and the weed will likely come back.

Sorby said they are working on a revegetation program that would replant with shrubs and trees.

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West Bonner has superintendent candidate PRIEST RIVER – The West Bonner County School District has a candidate for the interim superintendent position. Dr. Ellen Perconti, currently director of curriculum and assessment for the Lewiston School Distirct, has yet to accept the job. She will meet with the administration and talk with the school board of trustees before making a decision. The meet and greet will be prior to the regular board meeting Wednesday, July 20, at 5:30 p.m. at the district office, 134 Main St. in Priest River. It

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urday, June 22-23.

The rodeo is the big draw, though, with contestants from around the Northwest descending on Newport to compete for money, points and trophy buckles at the Newport Rodeo, which will get underway at 7:30 p.m.

Friday and Saturday.

The week unofficially started Monday, June 18, when musicians start coming and playing music at the campgrounds behind the rodeo grounds.

Throughout the week, acoustic bluegrass and country music will be heard in the camp, as musicians get together and play.

People are invited to come and listen or bring their guitar or banjo and join in. Rodeo Pickin,’ as the event has come to be known, is free.

Friday the Greater Newport Area Chamber of Commerce will open the beer garden in the early afternoon. The beer garden is located near the west entrance at the rodeo grounds and will go until 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday.

The Old Fashioned Carnival will get underway at 5 p.m. at the rodeo grounds and will feature a variety of activities. There will be pony rides, a dunk tank, a pinewood derby and other games and activities.

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merce, the carnival will serve as a fundraiser for local non-profit groups. Tickets will sell for 50 cents, and individual booths will set the number of tickets on their games.

The rodeo performance will start at 7:30 p.m., with riding, roping, steer wrestling and barrel racing events. Contestants will be competing for $7,200 in added prize money and the prestigious Newport Rodeo trophy buckles.

The late Erv Richter and Herb Shepherd will be honored with memorials during the rodeo performances. Richter served as president of the Newport Rodeo Association for more than three decades and Shepherd was also involved with the rodeo for many years.

In addition to the regular rodeo events, the popular pantyhose pull will also be held each night.

In this event, two-person teams of local contestants are turned loose on a herd of unsuspecting calves, with the object of putting pantyhose on them. Hilarity ensues as the contestants, many of whom haven’t been around livestock much, attempt to dress the calves, who haven’t worn pantyhose before.

Prizes are awarded for the first team to get their calf dressed and everyone who participates will get a T-shirt.

Shyann Otte is this year’s rodeo

queen. She will lead the grand entry on her horse Willy and you may well see her competing in the barrel racing along with some other local rodeo stars.

Saturday’s activities get underway at 8 a.m. with the Cowboy Breakfast at Newport City Park, hosted by the Eagles Auxiliary.

Saturday morning parade entrants are expected to gather at the parking lots near Stratton Elementary School. Check-in will be at 9 a.m. for parade entrants that want to be judged.

The Rodeo Parade will get underway at 11 a.m. The parade will take its usual route – down First Street to North Calispel Street, to Spruce Street, to Washington Avenue, to Fourth Street. The parade will wind up at Newport High School.

Long time rodeo volunteer Vi Shanklin will serve as Grand Marshall for the Rodeo Parade.

After the parade, people can head to Newport City Park to hear The Skivvee’s and other bands play at the free Music in the Park.

The Old Fashioned Carnival will start at 2 p.m. and continue until the rodeo performance concludes.

The second rodeo performance will start at 7:30 p.m. Saturday.

A rodeo dance, featuring the Desert Rose Band, will be held at the Eagles Club from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.

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The interim position is slated to start July 1.

Perconti has been an educatior since 1986 in Clarkston and Lewiston.

“The board feel that Dr. Perconti is well versed in Idaho education and would be an asset to our district,” chairwoman Peggy Smith said in a letter to district staff.

McGuire and his wife are moving to New York because their daughter and her family, including their 20-month-old granddaughter, live in Maryland.

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ment.

Currently, the fund doesn’t pay for the overhead for the program, he said. He proposes dividing the overhead by the number of vehicles and charging each county department that uses the vehicles a monthly fee for overhead – about $150 a month per vehicle.

The idea is to collect enough money to cover the true cost of the replacement vehicle. While departments are supposed to pay, they are often late, he said.

“Roads is the worst offender,” said Ramsey of his own department. It has fallen as much as $750,000 behind on their payments in the past.

The ER&R fund collects a 6 cents a gallon surcharge on the 220,000 gallons of fuel it handles annually. Fuel for county vehicles costs about 15 cents per gallon less than at the pump, Ramsey said. The fuel surcharge hasn’t been updated for several years and he proposes the county reconsider if it is enough in 2013.

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is open to the public.

The board will likely make a final decision on hiring at the conclusion of the meeting.

If she accepts the job, Perconti would serve a one-year interim position while the school board conducts a nationwide search for a permanent superintendent.

Mike McGuire, who had been with the district six years, announced his resignation in April.

It was decided to fill the role with in interim superintendent because it was late in the hiring season.

County commissioners laid off their clerk, an employee who has worked for the county 21 years.

Chris Mylar received word she was laid off Tuesday, June 5. She will be paid through the end of June.

According to minutes from the June 11 commission meeting, commissioners laid Mylar off

because of the budget.

County commission chairwoman Laura Merrill said that severe budget reductions have forced the board to make many difficult staffing decisions.

“Despite previous layoffs and position vacancies, an unsustainable budget gap remains and additional layoffs must be made,” Merrill said as she made a motion to lay off Mylar, according to the minutes. The motion passed unanimously a week after Mylar was laid off.

Merrill said commissioners took the unusual step of taking legislative action after the layoff so that Mylar wouldn’t have to take minutes of her own layoff.

Mylar will still serve as chief examiner for the county’s civil service commission. That position takes up to 10 hours a month.

The layoff is expected to result in $19,231 savings for 2012 and $38,577 in 2013.

Liz Braun will serve as interim clerk. She was working four days a week in the commissioners’ office. Now she will work five days a week and the commissioners’ office will be open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

For safety purposes, human resource director Shelly Stafford will remain in the commissioners’ office. She was planning to move to another building so she could have a private setting to speak with employees.

The commissioners now have two employees – Stafford and Braun. Both are non-union, as

was Mylar. Stafford said it was the union that decided the positions should be non-union.

When layoffs of union members occur because of financial reasons, both the decision to layoff and the impact of the layoff on remaining workers must be negotiated, Stafford said.

If the layoff of a union employee occurs because of a restructuring, the impact of the layoff must be negotiated, she said.

Changes made at the jail Sheriff Alan Botzheim is making some changes at the jail. He plans on switching to frozen meals for prisoners. He figures that will save about $40,000 a year, as the average cost for a frozen meal is $1.54, compared to the current average charge of $3.34 per meal.

Botzheim also made changes to the jail’s command. Steve Higgins is now jail captain, replacing Fred Johnson, who became a sergeant.

Higgins has experience as a corrections officer at a prison and Johnson wanted to go back to a union job, where he could make overtime, Botzheim said.

The move isn’t without complications. Johnson won’t be eligible for medical coverage until he has been on the job paying premiums for four months. Since he also would be paying insurance premiums so he was covered, he would essentially be paying twice. The county is seeking a waiver.

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Bonner commissioners hear planning files SANDPOINT – The Bonner County Commission will hear three cases Monday, June 25.

One is an appeal of an administrative decision regarding a certificate of compliance for a

parcel of land located near Priest River. The estate of Juanita Brazington is appealing a May decision that the parcel required platting to be compliant with Bonner County subdivision standards.

VANDERHOLM | was told he had a mildly sprained ankle, Vanderholm said. But it got worse over the next couple days and he had an appointment to be examined again the day he died, his father said.

“He was getting ready to go to the doctor,” said Vanderholm, who was at work at the time.

Family members went back to see why he didn’t come out of his room and found him.

Cusick School District superintendent Dan Read said he wasn’t aware of any bullying allegations until the youngster died. Nothing was reported until eight days after the alleged incident, he said. The district will await the results of the sheriff office investigation to decide what actions they will take next, he said.

Read said that Vanderholm was a good-natured student.

“Quenton had a kind heart and was always quick with a smile,” Read wrote in a prepared statement. “He will truly be missed by his fellow students, school staff and his community.”

He said the community should withhold judgment about the cause of death until the investigation is complete.

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“Many rumors have surfaced around the cause of Quenton’s death and reported incidents that allegedly occurred a week prior to his death,” Read wrote. “We ask people to honor Quenton’s family and friends and be patient as medical examiners and the sheriff department continues to investigate the matter.”

Mervin Vanderholm expressed frustration with the pace of the investigation. He said as of Monday, deputies hadn’t talked with the boys who Quenton said attacked him.

“It’s still assault, whether it had anything to do with his passing or not,” Vanderholm said.

Quenton Vanderholm lived at home with his father, his stepmother, Gayle, and his younger sister, Victoria.

Vanderholm was happiest with a fishing pole in his hands, his father said.

“Fishing was what he loved to do the best,” Vanderholm said.

“He liked to fish, to take bike rides, hike, outdoors stuff.”

He also loved animals.

“He had five dogs at home he really liked,” his father said.

Quenton Vanderholm also liked to sing, his father said.

“And he was pretty good at it.”

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People who know her wouldn’t be surprised. When Alice Owen was selected Grand Marshall several years ago, Shanklin was the driver – in her own 1977 MGB convertible.

“People still ask me ‘where is your little red car?’” she says.

While she may be well prepared to be Grand Marshall, she is an unlikely candidate.

“I don’t own a cowboy hat. I don’t know how to ride a horse,” she said.

But she has been a valuable part of the Newport Rodeo since 1992, when she got roped in to taking tickets. Actually, she had volunteered to be a ticket taker the year before, and when the 1992 rodeo came to town, the person who usually made arrangements to get enough volunteers to man the ticket booth turned the job over to Vi. “I didn’t have the heart to turn her down,” says Shanklin, who worked at a bank at the time.

Getting trustworthy volunteers to handle the ticket money is an important part of the rodeo.

Shanklin has always done a good job, says Otto Baumgardner.

“She’s been a big help,” he says.

“She had the ticket takers organized so that we didn’t have to worry about it at all.”

When the Bull-A-Rama started a few years ago, Shanklin was called on to get volunteers for that too. It takes two volunteers for two ticket booths for all the performances.

In order to get enough ticket takers, Shanklin occasionally called on family members.

“There have been times I had my daughter and son-in-law help,” she says. Out of town visitors also get put to work if they come during the rodeo. Her daughter visited from Iowa one year. “I put her to work,” Shanklin says.

Calculating the different ticket prices for kids and adults when the line is backing up was time consuming, so Shanklin developed a cheat sheet. Ticket takers could

look at the sheet and immediately know how much to charge.

Shanklin, 68, has stepped back a bit from the organizing duties. “I thought it was time to pass it on,” she says. That doesn’t mean she won’t be involved. After the rodeo parade Saturday, she will head to the ticket booth.

Then she’ll head to the grandstands to watch the rodeo from what she says is the best seat in the place – midway up in the north grandstands.

She was born in Morton, Wash., and moved to Yakima when she was a youngster.

She met her husband, Bob, and the two married.

“Our honeymoon was coming to Newport to find a place,” she said. The two were living in Port Townsend at the time.

Bob had two job offers – one in San Francisco and one in Newport.

“He asked me and I said San Francisco was out,” she says. “I like small towns.”

When they lived in Port Townsend, Shanklin crewed on a racing sailboat.

The Shanklins moved to Newport in 1985, when Bob took a job with the Port of Pend Oreille.

Between the two of them they have nine children and 18 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Shanklin enjoys gardening, crocheting, cooking and just all around enjoying retirement.

She and Bob also enjoy traveling.

They recently took a trip to Chattanooga, Tenn., to see their daughter. The 5,438-mile round trip took five days to get there and six days coming back. The Shanklins drove, taking two lane highways all the way. They did some antiquing and, of course, Bob visited train museums.

“Every two years or so we take a long trip,” she said.

But this weekend, like it has been on every rodeo weekend since 1991, Vi Shanklin will be taking tickets for the rodeo.

“It’s in my blood,” she says.

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T H I S W E E K’S FO R EC A ST

L A ST W E E K June

Wednesday Thursday

Friday

Sunny with light Partly sunny, wind chance of rain

Saturday

Sunday

Pleasant and warmer

75/45

82/50

79/51

71/46

71/46

Mostly cloudy, chance of rain

Partly sunny

Monday

Partly sunny

70/

Tuesday

Partly sunny

75/51

Source: National Weather Service, Newport, WA

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High

69 62 67 72 74 74 58

L A ST Y E A R

Low Precip.

44 51 48 41 45 54 49

.27” .46”

.10” .01” .37”

Source: Albeni Falls Dam

This week last year, highs reached 80 during the week to kick off the official start to summer, and rodeo weekend was in the 70s.

One day with rain netted .09 of an inch.

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Fire District 6 audit released

BR I E FLY Boat decals expire June 30 OLYMPIA – Summer boating is right around the corner, and so is the deadline for renewing boat and watercraft registration decals. In Washington state, all boat registrations expire on June 30.

Boat registrations can be renewed online at the Department of Licensing website or in person at the vehicle licensing office at the Pend Oreille County auditor’s office in the old county courthouse in Newport. Those who choose to renew at an office should make sure to note the registration number on the bow of the boat or watercraft and take that information to the office. Due to budget cuts, the state discontinued paper renewal notices for boats in 2010 and instead offered boat owners the opportunity to sign up to receive email renewal reminders. It’s too late to sign up for an email renewal reminder for this year, but boat owners can sign up online at dol.wa.gov to receive renewal reminders by email in the future.

Cattlemen’s Association to meet Friday CUSICK – There will be a Cattlmen’s Association meeting Friday, June 22, at 6 p.m. at the Cusick Community Building.

Officials from the Washington Cattlemen’s Association will be there. A potluck dinner is also planned, bring a dish to share.

High flows delay milfoil work NEWPORT – The Pend Oreille River continues to flow relatively fast, and this has prevented Pend Oreille Public Utility District from starting milfoil work.

The milfoil harvesting barge and the rototilling Aquamog boat cannot maneuver in fast water. Flows out of Albeni Falls Dam were around 80,000 cubic feet per second last week. Flows must slow to 40,000 cfs or less to operate the boats.

PUD natural resources director Pat Buckley thinks it will be mid-July before the crew is in the water. They’ll start by operating the harvester, then in early fall, they’ll use the Aquamog to clear out public boat launches.

Diamond, Sacheen and Davis lakes have plans to treat milfoil this year. The county Noxious Weed Control Board is working directly with Bead Lake, which has a grant for milfoil control.

A group at Horseshoe Lake was in the process of developing an aquatic vegetation management plan with a small grant, but one of the project leaders had to step down. If the project doesn’t advance, the money may have to be returned.

A number of residents have contacted the weed board about doing herbicide treatment on sections of the river.

Voters will decide on same sex marriage OLYMPIA – Opponents of Washington’s same-sex marriage law turned in an estimated 242,000 signatures to the Secretary of State’s office June 6 – far more than the required 120,577 signatures needed to put the issue on the November ballot. Voters will be asked to either uphold the law, or reject it. The primary election is coming up Aug. 7.

Local races on the ballot this year include the District 1 and District 3 county commissioner seats.

Candidates include Republicans Karen Skoog and Douglas Quandt, incumbent Democrat Diane Wear and independent Anthony Newcomb for District 1 in the south part of the county.

For north county commissioner, candidates are Republicans Tim Ibbetson and Steve Kiss and Democrat Kathleen Mayall.

Incumbent John Hankey is not running for re-election.

No write-in candidates have filed as of Monday. They have until July 20 to file. Their names will not appear on the ballot. Write-in candidates are not required to file a declaration of candidacy. Any voter can write in the name of a person for any office.

Ballots will go out July 18-20.

Voter registrations are due by July 9 in the mail of July 30 in person.

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BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

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Four new power poles were recently installed on the banks of the Pend Oreille River north of Cusick. Pend Oreille County issued a stop work order Wednesday, June 13, because the PUD did not have the proper permits in place.

PUD ordered by county to stop work on shoreline

and had talked to area landowners. The district submitted the application for a shoreline permit NEWPORT – The Pend Oreille along with its environmental Public Utility District was ordered checklist in early June, but it did to stop work after erecting four not have the permit approved new power poles on the banks of before work started. County comthe Pend Oreille River north of Cu- munity development director Mike tial development. sick. The district did not have the Lithgow said the PUD thought the The project will be before the proper permits for shoreline work. permit was needed to string the county planning commission at PUD crews had been working line across the river, but not to its July 10 meeting at 6 p.m. at the about work on the bank.

Cusick Community Center, 111 S. six days W H AT ’S N E X T: “They were conFirst Ave. before THE PROJECT WILL be before the fused,” he said.

Written comments should the Pend county planning commission at its He and staff met be submitted by July 5 to Todd Oreille McLaughlin, Community DevelopJuly 10 meeting at 6 p.m. at the Cusick with PUD staff County Monday to resolve ment Natural Resources Planner, Community Center, 111 S. First Ave. Departthe issue.

P.O. Box 5066, Newport, WA ment of Community Development The PUD is mitigating for the 99156. put a stop to things Wednesday, vegetation that was removed at Rather than replacing the unJune 13. the site by putting in straw bales derground lines, the PUD opted for “I think we got a little ahead to keep the sediment from washinstalling overhead lines – a savof ourselves here,” PUD general ing into the river. Lithgow said the ings of several hundred thousand manager Jay Pickett said. county staff made sure there were dollars, Pickett said. The project is The so-called Riverbend Crossno safety issues. budgeted at $60,000. ing project, located about one mile Work is suspended while the There are several places along north of the Riverview Bible Camp PUD goes through the permitting the river where power lines cross on Highway 20, was planned and process. Lithgow said the PUD will the water. The PUD isn’t planning budgeted for this year. Overhead need an aquatic lease through the to change more crossing from lines that cross the river will be Washington State Department of underground to overhead, but installed, replacing some failing Natural Resources to access the additional upgrades are planned underground lines there. Two of area under the power lines, hyat river crossings. Pickett said they the six underground lines have draulic permit approval from the want to connect some of the sysfailed already, Pickett said, and Washington Department of Fish tems together for better reliability. at least three are needed to keep and Wildlife, and approval from Some of those projects will start customers up and running on the the county for shoreline substanthis year. east side of the river.

“We felt the pressure to get it done,” Pickett said. Pickett said the PUD had its easements in place Stove Maintenance & Repair

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Burglaries on the rise, drugs down in Newport NEWPORT – Sheriff Alan Botzheim visited the Newport city council June 4 to give an update.

He said the sheriff’s office has been working with the prosecutor’s office to obtain search warrants and recover stolen property. He theorizes that Spokane’s work with its taskforce to prevent burglaries is driving criminals to outlying areas such as Newport.

Some recovered property needs to be claimed, including a bike.

Heath cards, a purse and a stolen debit card were also recovered.

Botzheim said calls were down in the month of May. There were 173 calls to 911. A year ago it was 205, 194 in 2010, and 161 in 2009.

There was one burglary at the concession stand by the rodeo grounds. Drug cases are down.

There was one meth arrest and one juvenile with prescription drugs.

The sheriff’s office has new green and yellow doorknob hangers they can leave at residences and businesses that they visit. “On a lot of visits, people don’t know we were there,” Botzheim said.

The green hanger is a crime prevention card that deputies will leave if they see unsafe conditions such as an open car window, a full mailbox or poor lighting. Yellow cards let people know a deputy was dispatch to the location.

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NEWPORT – State auditors released findings of an audit of Pend Oreille Fire Protection District No. 6, which serves the east side of the Pend Oreille River in the Pioneer Park-Furport-Skookum areas.

The audit covered 2008 through 2010. Auditors wrote that “nothing came to our attention that we considered a significant violation of state laws or weaknesses in internal controls.

However, we noted certain matters that we communicated to the District. We appreciate the District’s commitment to resolving these matters.”

The matters included the fire district commissioners being paid for meetings they attended by phone in 2010 and 2011 and not having a written policy about vehicle usage. Auditors were responding to a citizen complaint.

District commissioner Art Falk said that commissioners thought it was permissible to attend the monthly meetings by phone and collect the $104 stipend.

“We intend to reimburse the money,” Falk said. They will discuss how to pay it back at their next meeting.

Commissioner Greg Church attended four meetings by phone, Falk attended one meeting and commissioner Mike McLaughlin attended one meeting.

Church didn’t win re-election last fall.

Falk said the district has been holding workshops twice a month to update its standard operating procedures, which will include a section on proper vehicle use.

They anticipate completing the work by the end of June.

The citizen complaint alleged the district employees were using district vehicles for personal use, that commissioners were being paid for meetings they didn’t attend, that the district had loaned a fire truck to a logging company without compensation and that

the district had sold a vehicle without recording the money.

The auditor wrote that the district did record the $525 it got for selling a fire truck to a local Bible camp Jan. 3, 2011, but the price was determined by the district’s insurance carrier. Instead, an appraiser should have set the fair market value or the vehicle should have been sold by sealed bid, the auditor wrote. The auditor found that the commissioners did collect the stipend for attending some meetings by phone, which was in violation of the law.

The auditor wrote that during conversations with McLaughlin, McLaughlin had indicated that the fire chief’s gas consumption was higher than McLaughlin thought it should be and that the district would look into it.

“Since that time we have repeatedly requested a written response from the district concerning these allegations without a response from the district,” the auditor wrote. “We find the district’s lack of response regarding these issues disappointing and we can only conclude the allegations are true.”

The auditor wrote that parking a fire truck at a logging site without compensation was outside the scope of the audit.

Falk said the truck was staffed by district volunteers and was used for fire prevention, not on loan to the logging company.

The auditor noted the district had excellent documentation for times they went into executive session.

“Good job coming to the correct conclusion that the district could not pay the former chief retroactive wages when he requested them,” the auditor wrote.

The auditor wrote that meeting minutes not only provide the public a look into the business dealings of the district, they also show the commissioners are practicing due diligence in the performance of their duties. He reminded commissioners that all bills must be paid through a motion, second and vote in an open meeting, as do any write-offs of accounts receivable.

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LE T T E R S POLIC Y We welcome letters to the editor.

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Bonner County making good points on caribou

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ometimes the Bonner County Commissioners make arguments about land use that are far from reality. But we think they are right on with their comments about the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s caribou recovery plans.

The plan area is too large and the USFWS economic impact study is weak. A smaller area and a real impact study including all the lost local business must be included.

USFWS is proposing to designate 375,000 acres of public land for the Southern Selkirk Mountain Woodland Caribou habitat. It includes vast areas around Priest Lake and into northern Pend Oreille County.

As the commissioners argue in their letter to USFWS, their draft economic analysis totally ignores the economic impact on the local economy of Bonner County and in particular Priest Lake. We would add that it also ignores impacts on recreation and timber industries in northern Pend Oreille County, although much of this area is already tied up by other environmental designations.

They are asking the USFWS to conduct an analysis of the economic and social impact of their proposed action on the Priest Lake economy.

The commissioners said the USFWS draft economic analysis primarily considered the economic impact on the USFWS and Forest Service. It failed to consider the economic impact on the local area economies where the proposed critical habitat would be imposed. It ignored the impact of snowmobling, which generated business in the region. Even though there would be many acres open for the winter recreation under the plan, it is a prime snowmobile area that draws significant business and needs much more. The study also seemed lean on direct impact analysis on logging in the region without consideration of already closed areas and future logging plans or lack of them for the U.S. Forest Service.

These concerns should at the least delay any decisions and start a launch of more detailed studies as the commissioners and the majority of business owners have been saying. This region has an extremely weak economy that doesn’t need the federal government helping to weaken it more.

-FJW

Remembering Slade Gorton

I miss Slade Gorton on the political scene.

I wrote 122 columns about him during his 10 years in the state House, 12 years as attorney general and 18 years in the U.S. Senate.

So it took me a long time to read the book about him, “Slade Gorton, A Half Century in Politics” by John C. Hughes, not because it was boring, which it was not, but because I knew most of the people in it and had to read every single page.

I’m not going to review it. You can buy one for yourself like I did.

I will recall some of my dealings with him. In fact, I didn’t have much hope for him at the beginning.

He was new and a total unknown in 1968, when he decided to run for the House by riding, he told me, on the coattails of the popular Gov. Dan Evans.

“Slade is a brilliant lawyer whose intelligence frightens people,” I wrote. “He’s like a computer, exceedingly handy, seldom wrong, absolutely impersonal, but people aren’t attracted to machines no matter how valuable those machines are. If he wins, it will be the one race where Gov. Dan Evans’ coattails counted.”

He won the race but would never have won any popularity contest among his caucus where he soon became majority leader. They respected his ability and superior intelligence but when he cracked the whip he left some pretty deep scars on his own people. He worked like a dog, so much so that his wife Sally used to bring the kids over to stand in the House wings and catch a glimpse of their father.

Once a strong supporter of President Nixon, he became convinced of otherwise and told a Seattle Rotary Club luncheon that he felt Nixon was impeachable on three counts but he should resign for the good of the country. Few if any GOP leaders had dared go that far.

He flirted with running for governor but not against close friend Evans and ran for attorney general instead. Next he became a U.S. Senator where he chaired the Interior Appropriations Committee, which handled the budget for the Bureau of Indian Affairs. He tried in vain to

make the wealthy casino-owning tribes give some of their federal appropriations to the poor ones.

The wealthy tribes refused and the poor ones were afraid to push it.

He put a proviso in the budget bill that said any Indian tribe that accepts federal funds waives its sovereign immunity to GUEST lawsuits but OPINION withdrew it when it became ADELE obvious it would FERGUSON not pass.

CORRESPONDENT What, I asked Gorton, exactly do we as a nation owe the Indian tribes? “Indians,” he said, “have been the subject of a full, total welfare system for 150 years, far longer than anyone else in the country, and the impact on them has been almost totally negative. The net result is when they say they are poorer than the rest of society, higher in alcoholism and lower in life expectancy, they are right. It is as a result of the welfare system, and is not a rationale for more of the same.

“Just because a newly conquered people were promised help doesn’t mean that 150 years later, their great-great grandchildren have to be supported. The whole design of treaties was to help them integrate so they could be contributing members of society.”

One of my favorite Gorton stories though was the time he was to give a speech here and we guests were told he was in his hotel room resting because he felt ill. When he came down, I was startled to become the recipient of a kiss. On the lips.

The normally reserved senator smacked several women present, all old friends. I thought you were sick, I said. “Oh, I think I’m coming down with something,” he said. He was right. State Sen. Ellen Craswell, also a kiss recipient, and I both came down with something. It was called flu.

(Adele Ferguson can be reached at P.O. Box 69, Hansville, Wa., 98340.)

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Tampering with Moon Creek

This can’t be reality

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To the editor: I just finished a great book titled “How It Ends (From You to the Universe)” by Chris Imply, and not to give the ending away, it suggests that it is highly probable that we (you, me, the observable portion of the universe) are a computer simulation because soon we should be able to create such a fully functional sim reality ourselves and that super civilizations capable of creating such realities have probably been existent in our galaxy for “billions and billions” of years.

That would explain a lot of things such as why there is not abundant signs of highly advanced extra solar civilizations all around (maybe because we’re in a controlled sim not sullied by such an obvious realty).

It could also explain why the plutocratic GOP whose primary purpose is to advance the welfare of international corporations and wants of the richest few percent at the expense of the needs of the rest of us have been, most improbably, able to retain its status as a major American political party.

Moneyed interests have conned the rest of us into consistently voting for a dark fantasy, faux capitalism world designed purely to give unfair advantage to the rich and powerful.

Now thanks to the Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision, the corporate controlled GOP might be the only major political party left in very near future. Unless we Americans are able to look beyond the corporate sponsored billion dollar ad campaign coming soon to wash away any semblance of our democracy, we may yet become a 1984 ‘simbased’ reality if only a few decades late.

-Bill Betz Newport

To the editor: There has been a lot of talk about the flooding of the residents at Diamond Lake.

In their letter to Sen. Morton, they stated homes were flooding, basements being pumped continually, retaining walls are being damaged and collapsing, and beaches are being washed away completely. They feel all this is due to the high water being caused by reed canary grass blocking the flow at Moon Creek,and beaver dams further down the creek. The residents of the lake feel this could be alleviated with herbicide to the grasses and beaver tubes in the dam.

I have lived on Moon Creek 14 years.

My property value is enhanced with this year-round creek. By the end of the summer, Moon Creek is at a trickle. Putting in beaver tubes could stop the flow altogether.

What happens to my property value then?

After the herbicide is applied, the grasses will die. The summer dry season is coming, the water level dropping and all that dry grass – has anyone considered the fire hazard to us?

Diamond Lakers sent surveyors to our properties, the lakers have canoed up the creek in an attempt to destroy the beaver dam, and next week the weed board will be out to spray our creek for grasses. I found out about the spraying by a letter from the weed board.

Two lakers trespassed on another resident’s property when they got out of their canoe to destroy the beaver dam without permits or even a knock on our doors.

Wow! So if I would like to pull my boat onto their beach and have a picnic, this would be okay with them? I think the lakers would have a problem with this.

I am sympathetic to the Diamond Lakers’ issues, but they are not mine to bear. They live on the lake, there will be water issues.

Basements flood. Beaches erode. Those are the downside to life on the lake.

-Cheryl Balentine Newport

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D Day should be remembered To the editor: D Day on the coast of Normandy, so many years and so many lives ago, just passed by again on our calendars as June 6. There are still tens of thousands of World War II veterans still alive who were either a part of the invasion of “fortress Europe” or who were fighting for the world’s freedom somewhere

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The U.S.’s biggest bank, JP Morgan Chase, lost more than $2 billion in a high risk trading fiasco. American’s five mega-banks have assets totaling three times what they were in the 1990s.

Is it time to break up the banks?

Yes, it’s time to cut them down to a manageable size.

No. If banks can’t invest in the capital market, you’re limiting business growth and investment as well.

No. Large banks are needed to keep America a player in this global economy.

Yes. Big banks have an unfair advantage over regional banks. We need fair competition.

Yes. Big profits for CEOs is what driving banks to be bigger, and that’s not fair when we’re in a financial crisis and banks are getting bailed out.

Banks need tougher regulation and more oversight, but not necessarily to be broken up.

If they’re too big to fail, they should be too big to exist. What happened to our anti-trust laws?

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around the globe. But each day their ranks shrink at roll call and they become fewer and fewer.

Coming from a military-oriented family, I silently salute those who brought down one of the world’s most despotic regimes in history.

The majority of our citizens of today were probably not even born at that time, and may be forgiven. The history lessons were not taught. But for the Commander in Chief of all the American armed forces to obliviously ignore one of the greatest days of sacrifice and success in our history is a slap in the face for those older men.

Obama’s staff had planned three fundraisers for June 6. There is a monument to World War II veterans on his way to Andrews Air Force Base. Did he stop a moment to lay a wreath? No! Is there not one veteran in his inner circle who can think beyond the next dollar in his “Change II” program?

-Larry Connelly Cusick

Where is our road money Editor’s note: PILT funding was recently announced. It is budgeted for general expenditures.

To the editor: Before the three commissioners think about looking at new sources of revenue they should account for and to the taxpayer what they will do with the $823,000 payment made by the feds that should be used for road maintenance. Pend Oreille County received that money as was reported in a June 15 article in The Spokesman-Review. I would like to know what the money will be used for.

-Doug Furlott Newport

Library is really growing To the editor: I would like to take this opportunity to thank some outstanding individuals in our community. I believe great things happen SEE LETTERS, 5A

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What do you think the Wisconsin governor standing through the recall election means for public sector unions elsewhere?

10% 65% 15% 10% It was a significant blow, not only to public sector unions but to all organized labor. The government can’t afford to pay union wages when ordinary people don’t get as good of benefits as union workers.

The election was bought by the conservatives, who poured a lot of time, effort and money into advancing their anti-labor objective.

It was the wrong candidate for the Democrats. Their man, Milwaukee mayor Tom Barrett, had lost to Walker in 2010. He was a mainstream Democrat with an unimpressive record on workers rights and public education.

It means conservatives will sweep national elections, including winning the presidency.

Total Votes: 20

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LETTERS | when people come together to accomplish a common goal. The tree planting last week at Newport Public Library was an outstanding success because of the generosity of these individuals.

First, I would like to thank the local nursery for donating the beautiful idared apple tree that the Story Time children planted.

The business also donated top soil and his time to teach the children about the tree species and how to plant it.

Next, I would like to thank the Newport Master Gardeners. Their volunteers did the hard labor by preparing the ground and making the children wonderful cookies.

They taught the children that not all food comes from a store and that we can grow our own healthy fruits and vegetables in our yards.

Finally, I would like to thank another volunteer for donating seed packets for the children to take home and plant.

I invite everyone to the Newport Library to check out our new tree in the back lawn. Come inside, use a computer and browse our selection of movies, books and magazines. We are really growing!

-Kathleen Huffman Newport Public Library Assistant

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Today’s realities threaten tax-funded pensions To the editor: Government revenue and pen-

It’s not government regulations keeping shoppers home To the editor: Don Brunell was playing the same old Republican song in his guest opinion last week. The idea is to repeat the words over and over until people believe them.

It works. I didn’t realize that our high unemployment rate is a result of uncertainty and federal government regulation overload.

Brunell repeats these Republican Party talking points like he is quoting from their economic bible.

If any restaurant in this area got a steady stream of new customers, the owners would hire more waiters. Especially after customers who wait too long, leave and go to another less crowed restaurant.

Brunell claims that the owners wouldn’t hire because of uncertainty created by government regulations. He cites the Americans with Disabilities Act as a main factor. Mr. Brunell needs to rent a wheelchair and roll himself into a business establishment that hasn’t provided access for disabled customers. What would he say, if he couldn’t get the wheelchair through the restroom door?

Mr. Brunell, businesses need customers to hire more employees, not relief from regulations like the ADA. The restaurant owner that saves funds by not putting a wider door on a restroom isn’t going to use those funds to hire a dishwasher he doesn’t need. I

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So Republicans like Brunell take aim at disabled persons (some of them are veterans) as a major cause of businesses not expanding. In fact there is a growing number of disabled persons in our country, and anyone with a business sense is going to market to their needs.

-Pete Scobby Newport

Commissioner takes exception to article To the editor: I am forced to take exception with how The Miner reported my view on the Department of Ecology visit and insinuating I was campaigning by my response.

Here is how The Miner reported a portion of the DOE visit last week: “I believe the DOE visit was a waste of fuel for an agency concerned with the environment,” Wear said in an email the day following the meeting. “There appeared to be no agenda, just an inquiry of why we didn’t accept all of the DOE revisions at face value, which could have taken place by phone.”

The Miner states that I sent the email the day after the meeting.

That is correct. But the reason it was sent was because The Miner sent the reporter to the county office to interview us as a board and found only me present to interview. After our conversation, I told him I would follow up with an email.

As a board, we all seriously questioned the intent of the DOE visit, but these are my words alone and reflects my feelings.

The article also stated: Wear, who is facing two candidates in her re-election race, said the commissioners took local needs into consideration.

What does my re-election have to do with it? I answered as a commissioner, not as a candidate, and the questions were posed to me as a commissioner. Additionally, if The Miner is going to insinuate campaigning in the article, once again they are incorrect. I face four other candidates. Three are registered and one is a write-in.

I do not and will not campaign from my county seat.

-Diane Wear District 1 Commissioner

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Neil Mason, left, and Shane Mason of Mason Meat Market and Ice Company prepared elk meat for the food bank after the animal was killed in a vehicle collision. A team for salvaging road kill animals has been working together in Pend Oreille County for three years.

Food banks benefit when game killed on roadways

NEWPORT – This time of the year, when wildlife are out feeding nightly or watching their young, motorists need to keep an eye on ditches for that unsuspecting deer, elk or moose stepping onto the road.

Through the efforts of some local volunteers and agencies, these unfortunate animal-vehicle collisions have turned into a positive for the community.

Many of the animals hit by vehicles can now be salvaged, and the meat is being donated to the local food banks.

Officer Severin Erickson with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, developed a team for salvaging road kill animals, working with Pend Oreille County Sportsmen’s Club members and volunteers such as recently named road kill salvage leader Greg Koehn, Mason Meat Market and Ice Company and the Newport, Cusick and Ione food banks.

It is illegal for individuals to salvage an animal along the roadway for their personal consumption. This is the third year this program has been in effect.

Since Koehn became leader of the group, three elk and one moose have been salvaged in the past two months.

That salvaged 805 pounds of elk meat and 422 pounds of moose meat, by hanging weight.

“I took over the recovery of road killed animals for the good of the not-so-fortunate folks in our county,” Koehn said. “Every little bit helps, and this definitely

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Shane Mason will open their Tuesday, June 12, Koehn business and receive the salvaged received a phone call from officer animals,” Koehn said. “They are Erickson that said: “An elk has really the backbone of this workbeen hit on LeClerc Road near ing team.”

Snowberry Lane, can you see if it Mason’s sees that the meat is salvageable?” is cleaned and cooled. It’s later The call came to Koehn at 6:04 boned and made into one- or a.m. After calling volunteers on two-pound packages for the his list, John Wright and Koehn Newport/Cusick/Ione Food were on scene by 6:20 a.m.

Bank distribution. The volunteer Apparently a vehicle collision workers at the food banks, then between a logging truck and a retrieve the hamburger from young bull elk had occurred. It Mason’s. is the responsibility of Koehn It’s a win-win situation for and his crew to look over the the Pend Oreille County needy, deceased animal, determine the Koehn said. amount of salvageable meat, gut, skin and quarter the animal, as Place your classified or display ad soon as possible, for the trip to with The Miner and it will appear Mason Meat at Diamond Lake. in both newspapers - The NewIn this particular instance, the port Miner (Pend Oreille County) young bull sustained a rear broand The Gem State Miner (West ken leg and several broken ribs.

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To the editor: The natural rights as spoken by Samuel Adams in Boston November 1772: “First, a right to life. Second, to liberty. Thirdly, to property: together with the right to support and defend them in the best manner they can. These are evident branches of, rather than deductions from, the duty of self preservation, commonly called the first law of nature.”

What nature has our institution of government taken in being the protector of our rights to these natural rights?

The institution of Government is flawed not the people who work in Government!

The biggest corporation: the U.S. taxpayers and citizens and we the corporation employ 23 million local, state and federal workers.

I don’t know about you, but as a voting member of the corporation, I never negotiated with any union, and if I did I would remove the seniority clause with a clause based on performance. The union and half the government work hand and hand, and that is a conflict of interest in the way the government aught to publicly serve us the taxpayer of this corporation.

This fantasy about being bankrupt is just that because we are bankrupt, we just have not filed the paper work. If we in the corporation cannot meet our expenses, then we are bankrupt. The hole must no longer keep being dug.

Drastic measures may take drastic sacrifices by every member of the corporation. Streamline and cross train and cut expenses. That’s how you get out of debt!

If our officials that are running for local, state or U.S. “public” posts cannot commit to the ideals of a debt-free nation to protect our natural rights, then they aught to not get our vote, which is from U.S. tax paying member of the corporation called the USA! -Donna Lands Sacheen Lake

sion investments are unforeseeably off the pace of the promises made in more economically stable times.

Over the last three decades the median (midpoint of all family income) value of family income, has not increased. The Survey of Consumer Finances (SCF) found this income, when adjusted for inflation, before taxes, fell by 7.7 percent from 2007 ($49,600) to 2010 ($45,800). SCF found median net worth fell 38.9 percent from 2007 ($126,400) to 2010 ($77,300). Our housing wealth has eroded in the last three years to 1992 levels.

The pension funding revenues and investments are no exception.

The complex, unregulated credit default swaps and derivatives markets primarily causing the 2007 financial collapse have yet to be fully regulated. Yet, this $700 trillion market is being again threatened by speculation in the UK JP Morgan Chase-type losses of $2-5 billion, and collapse of the European Union. Meanwhile Jamie Dimon still sits in with conflicting interests on the NY Fed board of governors.

Fiscal stability between the public’s money supply and our too big to fail financial institutions was supposedly why the Federal Reserve (Central Bank) was created in 1913. Today, it’s just manipulated by the big banks to get taxpayer bailouts, while ruining the incomes and wealth of the taxpayers.

Pension instability is part of this macro-corruption at the expense of the taxpayers.

-Duane Schofield Cusick

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Street plan lays out upcoming projects in Newport the Newport City Council adopted the street plan at its June 18 meeting.

The list includes projects by priority: installing sidewalks along Highway 2 from Owen’s Grocery to the schools on Calispel Avenue, the Spruce Street project, Fifth Street from Calispel to the high school, Garden Avenue from Fifth Street to First, the Craig/Halford project, and Garden and McAvoy Avenues north of First Street.

The plan also includes general upgrades to Union Avenue and the streets south of the railroad tracks, and improvements to the streets in the core residential area of Newport. Last on the list is reverting Highway 20 to a one way where it junctions with Highway 2. City officials would like to make the south section of Union Avenue an arterial, adding stop signs to the side roads up to seventh or eighth street. Designating Union as an arterial there will increase funding opportunities.

BY JANELLE ATYEO OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – One of the top street improvement projects on the city of Newport’s six-year transportation plan is the recently funded Spruce Street project, the third and final phase of work to widen the street, install a sidewalk and put in new water and sewer pipes on Calispel and Spruce.

Part of the Spruce Street project involves leveling the street out in order to provide better visibility.

The project was awarded a $750,000 block grant. Hopes are to receive another $200,000 grant/loan for the water and sewer work. Project design will start this year, with an engineer to be hired in August or September. The project will likely go to bid this winter with work taking place over two months in the summer of 2013.

After a public hearing June 4,

County hopes closing road will curb illegal timber cutting NEWPORT – The Pend Oreille County Parks and Recreation Board is proposing the closure of Fresco Trail in the Fertile Valley section of county park land, turning it instead into an equestrian trail. Public works director Sam Castro said closing the road could help prevent people from illegally cutting timber on the park land or shooting recreationally. He said the sheriff deputities have been

monitoring the area.

A hearing on the road vacation will take place before commissioners July 2 at 1:30 p.m. The park land is known as Section 16, and the road will be vacated between milepost 0 and 0.387. Commissioner Diane Wear asked for a plan for how they will restrict access there. Castro said they could place large boulders there or dig a trench across the road.

Newport seniors earn scholarships NEWPORT – On June 9, Newport seniors earned their diplomas and several of them also earned scholarships and grants totaling $1.3 million. They are listed below with the school they are planning to attend.

Haylee Averill – Spokane Falls Community College – Davis Lake Scholarship $200.

Caitlin Balasa – Whitworth University – Post 911 GI Bill Scholarship $24,485 per year; total package over four years $97,940.

Philip Behrend – Washington State University – Distinguished Regents Scholars Award $11,386 per year, Newport/Priest River Rotary Scholarship $500, Verne and Lorraine Lindsay Scholarship $1,500, Ponderay Newsprint Employees Scholarship $500, Masonic Lodge Scholarship $500, NAT Competitive Scholarship $500, NAT Family Scholarship $200; total package over four years $49,244.

Heidi Biermann – Whitworth University – Presidential Scholarship $17,000 per year, UG Diversity Scholarship $2,000 per year, PEO Scholarship $500; total package over four years $76,500.

Ryun Boyles – Washington State University – Federal Grants $1,400 per year, institutional grant $4,331 per year, Cougar Commitment $6,569, University Achievement Award $4,000; total package over four years $33,493.

Tamarah Bunt – Spokane Community College – Diamond Lake Ranch $700.

Brandon Cass – Eastern Washington University – EWU Grant $3,750.

Aaron Castle – University of Arizona – Men’s Track and Field Grant $22,774 per year, Federal

Grant $2,200 per year, University Grant NR $1,000 per year, AZ Excellence Award $15,000 per year; total package over 5 years $204,870.

Michelle Clark – Spokane Community College – NAT Family Scholarship $200.

Steven Contreras – Western Washington University – President’s Scholarship $1,500, Newport Alumni Association Scholarship $1,500, Verne and Lorraine Lindsay Scholarship $1,500; total package $4,500.

Keith Coulson – Eastern Washington University – Federal Grant $5,555 per year, State Grant $7,197 per year, total package over four years $51,008 Jordan Duke – Washington State University – Federal Grants $5,600 per year, State Grant $4,360 per year, Cougar Commitment $2,340 University Achievement Award $2,000 Army ROTC Tuition Scholarship $86,217 over three years, Army ROTC Monthly Stipend $11,700 over three years, Army ROTC Book Fee Award $3,600 over three years, total package over four years $152,717.

Rawley Cunningham – North Idaho College – NAT Family Scholarship $200.

Kristyn Favaro – Eastern Washington University – Federal Grant - $5,500 per year, total package over four years $22,000.

Miranda Frederick – University of Montana – Western Undergraduate Exchange Scholarship 11,500 per year, Newport Alumni Association Scholarship $1,500, Newport/Priest River Rotary Scholarship $500; Verne and Lorraine Lindsay Scholarship $1,500, Maw and Paws Booster Club Scholarship $500, NAT Competitive Scholarship $250,

Lake Roosevelt study opens doors for safe recreation They are looking at fish, sediments, river water, upland soils and other environmental studies.

The purpose according to Kris McCaig, senior environmental coordinator for Teck, is to find out where, how much and when people may use beaches and campgrounds and eat the fish. Teck’s Trail Smelter, on the Columbia River approximately 10 miles north of the border, historically discharged millions of tons of metals-laden slag and other wastes into the river.

The three beaches not to use are Bossburg Flats, Evans Campground beach and the “Swimming Hole” near Sheep Creek.

The second two areas show levels

BY FRED WILLENBROCK OF THE MINER

KETTLE FALLS – Results of studies of pollution in Lake Roosevelt came back in time for the summer recreation season. They are showing all but three beaches are safe to use, and Teck officials, whose company is conducting the studies, wants the community to know it and enjoy the lake.

The study of the area of the upper Columbia River is being conducted by Teck, under a voluntary agreement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. EPA is responsible for preparing the human health risk assessment portion of the study.

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of lead slightly above screening levels. EPA says these two most likely would not present significant risks to users.

All other beaches are considered by EPA as safe for recreational use. The study sampled 43 beaches along Lake Roosevelt.

Teck, under pressure from EPA and other groups in the United States, entered into a voluntary agreement in 2006.

Without admitting to being the primary cause of the pollution, Teck agreed to study where, how much, when can people use beaches and campgrounds, and

eat fish from the river.

Legal actions are still underway, as separate issues from this voluntary agreement to study the immediate health and safety of using the lake and surrounding land. These recent studies represent the first steps in the agreement.

Teck owns the Pend Oreille Mine near Metaline Falls. Teck officials said they plan to reopen it as soon as market conditions for the zinc and lead improve.

The ore from the underground mine is trucked to the Trail Smelter.

NAT Family Scholarship $200, Diamond Lake Ranch $700, Western States Bus $500, Wilma Black Scholarship $300, PEO Scholarship $500, Soroptimist Scholarship $500; total package over four years $52,950.

Anne Glines – Rocky Mountain College – Presidential Scholarship $10,500 per year, RMC Bear Grant $750; total package $42,750.

Duncan Heaney – Spokane Community College – Pend Oreille Players Scholarship $375.

Mackenzie Krogh – North Idaho College – Diamond Lake $700.

Taylor Lewis – University of Montana – STCU Focus Scholarship $2,000, Western Undergraduate Exchange Scholarship $11,500 per year, Verne and Lorraine Lindsay Scholarship $1,500, Diamond Lake Ranch $700; total package over four years $50,200.

Savana Lindell – North Idaho College – Diamond Lake Ranch $700.

Lacey Malsbury – North Idaho College – Diamond Lake Ranch $700.

Travis Martin – Eastern Washington University – Federal Grant $5,550 per year, State Grant $7,197 per year, College Bound Scholarship $728 per year, Sullivan Lake Competitive Scholarship $300; total package over four years $54,200.

Madelaine Merrill – Central Washington University – Diamond Lake Ranch $700.

Alexandra Newcomb – Washington State University – WSU Achievement Award $2,000 per year, Maw and Paws Booster Club Scholarship $500, Wilma Black Scholarship $300, Diamond Lake Ranch $700, Soroptimist Scholarship $500; total package over four years $10,000 Anna Ratcliff – Eastern Washington University – Eastern Advantage Scholarship $1,500, Hubert Smith Scholarship $6,000 over four years; total package over four years $7,500.

Justin Reyes – Washington

State University – Federal Grants $4,200 per year, Washington State Grant $4,304 per year, Cougar Commitment - $3,796 per year, Future Cougars of Color $1,000 per year, total package over four years $53,200.

Levi Rice – Spokane Community College – PSE II Scholarship $250.

Amanda Roberts – Eastern Washington University – Presidential Scholarship $2,500 per year, Diamond Lake Ranch $700; total package $10,700.

Natasha Rohrer – Columbia Basin College – Diamond Lake Ranch $700.

Adrienne Seger – United States Navy – Diamond Lake Ranch $700.

Amber Verville – Evergreen State College – Pell Grant $5,550 per year, State Grant $7,611 per year, State Tuition Waiver $984, Scholastic Achievement Award $900; total package over four years $54,528.

Jacob Wiley – University of Montana – Athletic Scholarship $28,062 per year, total package over four years $112,248.

Ciara Williamson – Eastern Washington University – Honors Program Scholarship $3,500 per year, Federal Grant $5,550 per year, State Grant $7,197 per year, Chapter 35 VA Stipend $41,625 over 45 months; total package over four years $106,613.

Madilyn Young – Rocky Mountain College – Merit Scholarship $13,500 per year Diamond Lake Ranch $700, Hubert Smith Scholarship $4,000 over 4 years; total package over four years $58,700.

Jacob Zickler – Spokane Falls Community College – Diamond Lake Grange Scholarship $300, PSE II Scholarship $250.

Kiara Zorica – North Idaho College – NIC Cheerleading Scholarship $1,000, Sheri Pinkerton Scholarship $1,000, Lowell Thomas Memorial Junior League Bowling Scholarship $500, Northwest Eagles Junior League Bowling Scholarship $700; total package $3,200.

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Priest River seniors awarded scholarships PRIEST RIVER – From the Priest River graduating class of 2012, 42 student received 162 scholarships amongst them, totaling more than $430,000.

Cheyenne Lee received the Lee Family Ranch Scholarship, Priest Lake Yacht Club Scholarship, Kaniksu Lions, Mike Lamanna Memorial.

Brandon Johnson, the Charles and Lucy Beardmore Memorial, University of Idaho Freshman Access, Academic Achievement and Idaho Promise scholarships.

Kaylea Passmore, the Bismark Turner Scholarship, U of I Freshman Access, Academic Achievement and Idaho Promise scholarships, Beatrice Johnson Charitable Trust, Idaho Gear Up, Elks Club Student of the Year, Distinguished Young Woman Fitness, Interview, Scholastic and 2011 DWY scholarships, Go Idaho, Priest River Rotary Club.

Sam Martin, Priest Lake Yacht Club, U of I Academic Achievement and Freshman Access scholarships, Priest River Lions Club, Kaniksu Lions Distinguished Young Woman Spirit of Junior Miss, Talent and First Runner-up scholarships, Go Idaho.

Andrew Huddleston, Knights of Columbus Scholarship, Kaniksu Masons, North Idaho College Idaho Promise, Molstead Family, Robert and Marylou Naccarato Scholarship, Little Rascals.

Anna Hurst, Knights of Columbus, Idaho Gear Up, Spartan

Booster Club, NIC Idaho Promise.

Katey Huggler, Doris Kenney Memorial, Community Assistance Leave, Laura Moore Cunningham Memorial from North Idaho College, Priest River Lions Club, Panhandle State Bank, BASIC Sara Jones Memorial, Asphalt Angels, Priest River Community Foundation.

Taylar Doolittle, Doris Kenney Memorial, EWU Dean’s Scholarship, Glenard Johnson Charitable Trust, Mike Walkup Memorial, Priest River Lioness Club, Distinguished Young Woman Fitness, Scholastic and Self Expressions scholarships, Priest River Youth Athletic Association, Merritt Brothers Lumber Co. Felisha Johnson, Kankisu Masons, NIC Idaho Promise.

Dalyn Bretthauer, Freshman Access Scholarship and the Idaho Promise Scholarship from the University of Idaho and NIC, Idaho Gear Up, Distinguished Young Woman Scholastic and Interview scholarships, Go Idaho, Michael C. Naccarato Memorial.

Sierra Fitzmorris, U of I Idaho Promise Scholarship, Stimson Lumber Co. Liz Halcro, U of I Academic Achievement, Freshman Access, Idaho Promise and Grace Schwartz Memorial Scholarship, Bonner County Sportsman Association, Idaho Gear Up, Spartan Booster Club PEO Sisterhood, NIC Idaho Promise, Eastern Star, Priest River Rotary Club.

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(20HB-2) ATTENTION SENIORS OR DISABLED We provide food for your pets, spay, neuters, and vaccinations. Call Angel Paws, Debbie (509) 445-1005 or Janet (509) 447-3541. (20HB-2) BIGGEST YARD SALE EVER! Collectables, antiques, lots of outdoor plants, yard furniture, porch swing,vintage jewelry, furniture, doughboy table, sewing machine, yardage and wool yarn, miscellaneous household. 519 South Scott, Newport. Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 9:00 am-?? (20) CELEBRATE OPENING WEEKEND with Bear Naked Adventures June 29th- July 1st and enjoy special kayak rental rates. More info and reservations at www.bearnakedadventures.com. (20p) CLOSE OUT PLANT SALE Mention ad, get 50% off! (208) 4481145. Newport Farmer’s Market, Saturday 9:00-1:00. Spruce and Union. (20p) DIAMOND LAKE FRONTAGE Log home. Rent by week or month. Prices are negotiable.(509) 747-4997 work, (509) 624-8440.

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(47HB-altTF) ESTATE SALE Furniture, appliances, clothing, everything must go! Friday and Saturday, June 22nd and 23rd, 8:00 to 4:00. West 901 4th Street, Newport. (19HB-2p) GARAGE SALE Saturday, June 23rd, 9 - 3. Diamond Lake, 161 Woodland Drive. Furniture and appliances. (20) Short of cash; long on “Stuff?” Advertise in The Newport Miner and Gem State Miner Classifieds. Call (509) 447-2433 for full details.

FREE Summer meals program by Newport School District available to all kids 1 - 18 years old (no income requirements). July 10th - August 2nd, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 7:30 am to 8:30 am and 11:30 - 12:30 at Stratton Elementary. Wednesdays July 11, 18, and 25 11 - 11:30 am at Pend Oreille County Library. (20) GARAGE SALE Fossils to furniture, shabby chic, something for everyone! 2702 Fertile Valley Road, Newport, 2-1/2 miles off Highway 2. June 22 through 24, 8:00- 4:30. (20p) GOOD NEIGHBOR Write in candidate Donna Lands for Pend Oreille County Commissioner District 1. Paid for by Donna Lands.

(18HB-9) IN-HOME PERSONAL TRAINING Professional and experienced personal training in the comfort and convenience of your own home.

(509) 671-6265. (19HB-2p) IRIS GARDEN OPEN Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm, and by appointment.

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June 24th, 2pm, 106 Silver Birch Lane, Oldtown, Idaho, (208) 4372304. (19HB-2) OLDTOWN AUTO SALES We buy clean used cars and RV’s.

See our complete inventory online at www.oldtownautos.com.(51-tf) ONE ON ONE SWIM INSTRUCTION Professional instructor, Lifeguard Certified, Jacob Sattleen. All ages.

Beginner, Intermediate, advanced.

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Amber Mickelson, U of I Academic Achievement, Freshman Access and Idaho Promise, Bonner General Nurses, Distinguished Young Woman Fitness, Go Idaho, Mildred Krauter Memorial.

Matt Nelson Grace Schwartz Memorial.

Janelle Whitaker, U of I Freshman Access and Idaho Promise, and Stephen H. Belco Scholarship, Northern Lights Scholarship, Idaho Farm Bureau Scholarship, Idaho Gear Up, Elks Community Scholarship, 4-H Leaders Council, Distinguished Young Woman Talent, Self Expression and Interview, Go Idaho, Academic Decathlon.

Tiffany Cox, Western Petroleum Marketers Association, NIC Idaho Promise, BASIC Sara Jones Memorial, Asphalt Angels, Priest River Chamber of Commerce, Merritt Brothers Lumber Co. Ciera Sprague, award of excellence from Brigham Young University-Idaho, and Northern Lights Scholarship, Idaho Gear Up, Priest River Leos Club, Academic Decathlon.

Karissa Douglas, H.C. Slamburg Scholarship from NIC, Idaho

Gear Up, NIC Idaho Promise Troy Douglas Memorial.

Joe Snider, Wade Egole Memorial.

Michaela Olinger, Idaho Gear Up, NIC Idaho Promise.

Tyler Wilson, Idaho Gear Up. Shantelle Warren, Elks Community Scholarship, NIC Idaho Promise, Centennial Distributing, Jachetta Agency.

Kelsey Lederle, NIC Idaho Promise, Molstead Family.

Staci Tompkins, NIC Idaho Promise, 4-H Leaders Council, Bill Zapge Memorial.

Sabrina Aguayo, NIC Idaho Promise, Heine and Rose Bell Memorial.

Austin Glazier, NIC Idaho Promise.

Jantzen Broschet, Kaniksu Lions.

Chris van der Heijden, Kaniksu Lions.

Collin Holman, Kaniksu Lions.

Karen Snow, BASIC Sara Jones Memorial, Distinguished Young Woman Talent, Robert and Louise Doolittle Memorial, West Bonner County Administrative, West Bonner County Education Asso-

ciation, Tri-Pro. Ashley Bosch, BASIC Sara Jones Memorial, Lewis and Clark State College Idaho Promise and Counselor’s Leadership.

Tiffany Peterson, Distinguished Young Woman Self Expression.

Kayla Meyer, Priest River Development Corp., Mildred Krauter Memorial.

Loy Kesner, John C. Pointer Memorial, Merritt Brothers Lumber Co. Candice Brager, BASIC Sara Jones Memorial, Merritt Brothers Lumber Co. Jessica Jones, Academic Decathlon, Award of Excellence BYUIdaho.

Tina Bosch, Academic Decathlon.

Steven Kingery, Ponderay Newsprint Employee.

Kole Akre, U of I Idaho Promise, Preist River Lamanna High School Anonymous Scholarship.

Tara Bowden, Priest River Lamanna High School Anonymous Scholarship.

Cory Coleman, Priest River Lamanna High School Anonymous Scholarship.

Leave baby animals alone BOISE – The beginning of June is the peak fawning and calving season for deer, elk and antelope.

With campers and other outdoors enthusiasts heading out to the woods, well-meaning folks often find baby birds and other animals that seem to be abandoned. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is asking people to leave them alone.

Mother animals often leave their young as they forage. If they return to their young to find people milling around, they will often leave the area and come back when the people are gone. If people have taken the baby animal, the mother will return to find its baby gone.

During early summer, many baby animals are too young to survive on their own. The best option is for the young animal to stay in the wild in the first place.

It is illegal to possess wild animals. People found with a wild animal without a permit can be issued a citation.

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Animals in need of a good home will be featured in this section on the first and third week of each month, thanks to these advertisers and The Miner Newspaper. These pets can be adopted from the Priest River Animal Rescue, Hwy 2, across the street from Mitchell’s Grocery Store in Priest River. Hours are 11 to 4, 208-448-0699.

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PUD going to trail over easement

BY JANELLE ATYEO OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – The Pend Oreille Public Utility District will be in court with a landowner next week over payment for an easement for its transmission line.

A transmission line was built in the fall of 2010 in the south part of Pend Oreille County to accommodate future growth.

Eventually, the Bare Mountain Substation will be constructed on Highway 211 just north of its junction with Highway 2.

In the course of constructing the power line from the current Diamond Lake substation, down Telephone Road and up Highway 2, the PUD had to work out easements to cross the land of 34 property owners. Easements are settled with all but one landowner.

Ellen J. Rodenbough, with Steve Rodenbough as a trustee, owns the property in question on Highways 2 where about a dozen power poles cross a sevenacre parcel of the land. Steve Rodenbough has maintained that the PUD did not fairly consider property values.

The matter will be before Judge Patrick Monasmith in Pend Oreille County Superior Court June 26 through July 3. The jury will take a fieldtrip to view the property June 29.

At 240 acres, the Rodenboughs have the second largest property on the transmission line’s route and the only productive farm. The family signed off to allow the line to be built across their property, recognizing the “public need and necessity.”

The PUD offered $15,000 for

the easement, according to Rodenbough in 2010. He said that’s less than his next-door neighbor got for hosting a single pole on his property.

There was one mediation to try to solve the payment issue, but it was unsuccessful. PUD attorney Jerry Boyd could not give details about their latest offers.

The price the PUD paid for easements varied greatly depending on the land and the negotiation process. The payments ranged from as large as $73,000 to as little as $600.

Altogether, the PUD spent about $473,000 on right of way purchases.

The district also had to pay landowners for the timber that was cut to make way for the line.

Timber purchases added up to $53,000. The construction cost about $1.54 million.

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Two complete academy for Bonner sheriff SANDPOINT – The Bonner County Sheriff’s Office announced that detention deputies Nathan Schrag and Chad Wright successfully completed the Idaho Police Officers Standards & Training Academy (P.O.S.T.) Detention Academy in Meridian, Idaho and graduated on March 23.

CARD OF THANKS A big THANK YOU to our family, friends, and communities for all of your prayers, love and support (emotionally and financially). We cannot express enough gratitude toward all of you who have went our of you way to help us in this time of need. We are very fortunate to live in a community that is so willing to come together as one and put others before themselves. Rob, Jolene, and family. (20p) CARD OF THANKS The family of Gil Ritter would like to thank everyone for their thoughtfulness in this most difficult time. The cards, flowers, and phone calls with genuine caring words and stories mean so much, and truly proves just how many lives Dad (Gil) touched, and just how special he is. We will all miss him tremendously. A very special thank you goes out to the men and women of Bonner Hospice. You are truly an amazing bunch of people. Thank you, Leslie, Julie, Stephanie, and families. (20p) CARD OF THANKS Thank you Dr. Herrin, Dr. Dockins, Dr. Ward, Newport Food Bank, American Lutheran Church, and Cottage Garden Nursery for helping us feed pets and help their owners care for them in Pend Oreille County. Angel Paws Directors and Members. (20)

During the course of this fiveweek program they received training that included jail standards procedures, detention legal and liability issues, jail medical issues, human relations, incident procedures, and practical officer skills, totaling 241 hours.

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Mules in Elk The North Idaho Saddle Mule Club participated in the Elk Pioneer Days Parade Saturday, June 16.

Top, George Mosely of Newport drives a team of his mini-mules. Right, Elk area resident Les Willmore’s mule gets friendly with the camera. Elk Pioneer Days included music and vendors in the park, a breakfast, car show and poker tournament at the VFW and more.

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City settles with Cingular Wireless

NEWPORT – The city of Newport settled a lawsuit with Cingular Wireless LLC for $555. Newport was one of more than 130 cities statewide being sued by the company because the city received local utility tax money charged on data services when the taxes should have been charged only on the phone service. Newport received about

$617 from the tax between November 2005 and September 2010.

City attorney Tom Metzger noted that it was a good settlement: “It’s the right thing to do.”

Other cities have $8,000 to $10,000 in refunds they are trying to settle.

The Newport city council signed off on the settlement June 4.

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NEWS FROM NORTH PEND OREILLE COUNTY INCLUDING IONE, METALINE & METALINE FALLS

Ione Bridge to be closed overnight IONE – The Ione Bridge will be closed overnight again for three nights this week. The overnight closures will start Wednesday, June 20, at 6 p.m. Closures will last until 6 a.m. each day, ending Saturday, June 23, at 6 a.m.

The weather will affect how long the bridge will actually be closed each night, according to the project superintendent from Dunkin and Bush Inc. At other times, the bridge is

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THURSDAY, JUNE 21 Story Time and Crafts: 10:30 a.m. Ione Library North Pend Oreille Lions: 7 p.m. Ione Train Depot

TUESDAY, JUNE 26 FRIDAY, JUNE 22 Garden Clinic: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Story Time and Crafts: 10:30 a.m. Ione Library Metalines Library Story Time and Crafts: 10:30 a.m. Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. Ione Library Ione Senior Center PLAIN OLD SECOND-HAND TREASURES

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NEWPORT – The Washington State Patrol will be on the lookout for impaired drivers in Pend Oreille and Spokane counties.

The WSP will conduct an emphasis patrol June 22 through July 8, looking for drunk or drugged drivers.

The WSP will bring a special mobile processing unit to Spokane to handle arrests in the evening.

NEWPORT – With water in the Pend Oreille River rising, the no wake ordinance will now apply to the river as of Tuesday. The river passed the critical 2,041foot level, meaning surface of the water is 2,041 feet above sea level.

Boats must travel slow enough not to create a wake and not travel faster than 5 mph.

Lauren McGeorge receives the Danielle Smith Memorial Award, presented by music instructor Donivan Johnson last Thursday.

Oldtown to have liaison at Rotary Club OLDTOWN – The city of Oldtown appointed a liaison to attend meetings of the Newport/ Priest River Rotary Club and keep the club apprised of city plans and vice versa. An office staff member will attend weeklymeetings with the Rotary.

The city owns the park land and visitor center where the club operates on the Pend Oreille River. The city hopes to complete some projects there, such as an irrigation system.

At the Oldtown council’s May meeting, they discussed a possible land swap with a private owner near the park in order to

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gain the city a larger connecting piece of land. No decisions on the land swap have been made.

In other business, the council has been discussing ways to have the crosswalk on Highway 2 painted by the state.

As far as road work planned this year, no chip sealing is budgeted. Some crack sealing should be done, possibly in July.

Council members mentioned some dry wells were clogged with silt and not draining water during recent rains. The city typically cleans them twice a year.

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Diamond Lake and Bead Lake also have no wake rules. Boaters who speed and create a wake could be subject to a $66 fine.

The Pend Oreille County Department of Emergency Management is monitoring the river level on a daily basis. Current information can be obtained by calling 509-447-1988. The recording is updated daily.

Olympia, WA 98504-0002 360-902-4111 Relay operators for the deaf or hard of hearing, dial 7-1-1 www.governor.wa.gov

Legislative District 7 Sen. Bob Morton (R) 115D Irv Newhouse Building P.O. Box 40407 Olympia WA 98504-0407 360-786-7612 E-mail: morton.bob@leg.wa.gov Home: 3278 Pierre Lake Rd Kettle Falls, WA 99141 509-684-5132 509-684-5132 Rep. Joel Kretz (R) 335A Legislative Building P.O. Box 40600 Olympia WA 98504-0600 360-786-7988 E-mail: kretz.joel@leg.wa.gov Home Office: 20 N. Main St. Omak, WA 98841 509-826-7203 Rep. Shelly Short (R) 204 Modular Building A P.O. Box 40600 Olympia WA 98504-0600 360-786-7908 E-mail: short.shelly@leg.wa.gov Home office: 147 North Clark Ave. Suite 5 Republic WA 99166 509-775-8047 Washington Legislative Hotline 1-800-562-6000 (in session, weekdays 8 a.m.-noon, 1-4:30 p.m.)

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MONDAY, JUNE 25 Pend Oreille Fire District No. 2 Board: 10 a.m. - Fire Station 23, 390442 Highway 20, Ione Writers Group: 10 a.m. - Metalines Library Story Time and Crafts: 10:30 a.m. Metalines Library

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20 Ione Town Council: 7 p.m. - Clerk’s Office

restricted to one lane with a temporary signal controlling traffic flow.

This is the second phase of upgrade work, which started in early April and expected to last through mid-September. Work this year includes repainting the bridge.

The $3.6 million project is funded through the federal bridge replacement program.

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Wednesday, July 4th • 8am - 11am • Ione Park •

Selkirk musicians receive awards IONE – The following Selkirk music students received awards for their accomplishments and numerous performances during the 2011-2012 school year: Senior Josh Ross – John Philip Sousa Award for Outstanding Senior Band Student, Junior Emily Maupin – National High School Choral Award, Freshman Kaci Nearing – Louis Armstrong Jazz Award, Junior Kendra McGeorge – Arion Foundation Award for

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Musical Achievement, Eighth grader Lauren McGeorge – Danielle Smith Memorial Award, and Junior Eric Wittenmyer – Director’s Award for Outstanding Music Student.

All of the above awards are displayed in the Selkirk High School Music room with recipients’ names engraved on permanent plaques. The awards were presented Thursday, June 14.

Priest River will allow chickens PRIEST RIVER – Priest River residents will be able to raise chickens in town now that the council gave official approval Monday, June 18. One councilman, Doug Wagner, was the only one to vote against the new ordinance.

The council decided to allow people to have six hens, but no roosters.

Resident Lynda Ayers made the request to keep chickens to the city several weeks ago and testified at a hearing June 6 in favor of

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the ordinance. One letter came in opposed to keeping chicks. Former councilmen Butch Perry was worried it could encourage other wildlife such as cougars to come in to the city.

Most other cities in the region allow chickens, including Sandpoint, Newport and Spokane.

Also at Monday’s meeting, the council approved a contract for $12,269 with Reunion Glass.

The company will replace all the windows at city hall.

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Priest River to start enforcing address change ordinance PRIEST RIVER – Starting Monday, June 25, the city code enforcement officer will start writ-

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Forest Service takes steps to protect Priest Lake from wildfire PRIEST LAKE – Nearly 3,500 acres of forest land near Priest Lake will undergo fuel reduction treatment after the Idaho Panhandle National Forest supervisor signed the Record of Decision recently.

Mary Farnsworth signed the decision, which will include 2,319 acres of timber harvest and 1,179 acres of prescribed burns.

Implementation of this project will

provide important forest health improvements while reducing the risk of wildfire for local communities, according to the U.S. Forest Service.

“The primary purpose of this project is to reduce the wildfire risk on national forest lands in the general vicinity of Nordman, Idaho, and near Granite Creek, Kalispell Creek, Reeder Creek and Reeder Bay residential areas along the

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acre proposed critical habitat area,” Rasor said in the letter. “It is not necessary for the caribou recovery and will result in more economic harm to the local economy of Priest Lake and Bonner County.”

After the hearing, Neilson said it would make sense to designate a critical habitat area that corresponds with the Salmo-Priest Wilderness, where motorized recreation is prohibited and logging is restricted already.

“The cumulative economic impact since 1984 relative to the listing of the caribou has had a devastating impact on recreational and tourist related business in the Priest Lake area,” Rasor said in the letter.

As part of their comments, the county board also submitted their own version of the economic impact study, done in conjunction with the Idaho State Snowmobile Association.

“The Service’s draft economic analysis primarily considered the economic impact on the USFWS and USFS (U.S. Forest Service). It failed to consider the economic impact on the local area where the proposed critical habitat would be imposed,” Rasor wrote.

Local resort and business owners that cater to snowmobilers

point to the court-imposed restrictions as a major reason their businesses have suffered in recent winters. Since 2005, certain areas around the lake have been closed to snowmobiles. Although hundreds of miles of trail remains open for the sleds, they say word about the closures have gotten out and people decided to take their hobbies elsewhere.

The snowmobile association’s study found that the cost to winter tourism would be $26 million over 20 years.

Impacts to the logging industry were also brought up.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife plan found that the timber industry could lose revenues of $107,000 per year if the habitat designation goes forward. Some types of logging operations could be delayed for up to three years under some circumstances, and permitting road access across national forest land may be delayed.

Commissioners say the economic analysis didn’t consider future construction needs for U.S. Forest Service roads or Idaho Department of Lands roads for timber harvest, access, recreation, search and rescue, or wildfire operations.

Also present at the hearing were representatives from the office of the governor, Sen. Shawn Keough and Rep. Eric Anderson, but they did not testify.

west side of Priest Lake,” said Brian Tritle, acting Priest Lake District Ranger. “Additionally, the commercial timber harvest component of the project is expected to provide 15 million board feet of timber for the local economy.”

The Record of Decision and all other supporting documents are available on the Forest Service website at www.fs.fed.us/ipnf/eco/manage/nepa/index.html. If you would like more information, have questions, or if you would like to receive a copy of the Fuels Reduction ROD, contact Project Leader A.J. Helgenberg at the Sandpoint Ranger District by calling 208-265-6643 or emailing ajhelgenberg@fs.fed.us.

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Hughes will be Priest River AD

BR I E FLY Girls basketball camp starts Monday

PRIEST RIVER – Jared Hughes will be the athletic director for Priest River Lamanna High School this coming school year.

Hughes Brandi Johnson stepped down to take the assistant principal position at Timberlake High School. Johnson taught science at the high school for seven years and served as athletic director for three. She also coached Spartan softball for two years.

Hughes has taught at Priest River Lamanna for 13 years. He coaches track and field and formerly coached football.

NEWPORT – A basketball camp for girls in grades 1-8 will be June 25 through June 27 at Newport High School. Camp will run from 9 a.m. to noon under the direction of high school basketball coach Mike Frederick and assistant Rose Low. The cost is $35. Girls can sign the morning that camp begins.

For more information, contact Frederick at 509-447-4560.

Kids can get fit with dance classes USK – A “Kidz Rock” dance fitness classs for kids started Monday, June 18, at the Camas Center for Community Wellness in Usk. Classes will be held in the gym every Monday and Wednesday from 5-5:30 p.m.

Two Newport seniors to play on all state basketball team

Golf tournament benefits hospice PRIEST RIVER – The annual Bill Tait Memorial Golf Tournament will tee off at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 30, at the Ranch Club in Priest River.

Proceeds will benefit Bonner County Hospice.

The tournament will be an 18-hole four-person scramble with at least one female on every team and at least one male player with a handicap of at least 14.

Entry fees are $35 per player.

Sign up by calling the Ranch Club at 208-448-1731. Pizza and prizes are included with the entry fee.

More fights planned at Camas Center USK – Another round of mixed martial arts fights is planned at the Camas Center.

Young Guns II is set for Saturday, June 23, featuring live professional fights plus a Spokane vs. Newport showdown.

The doors open at 6 p.m. with fights starting at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 and up.

For more information contact BJJ Spokane at 509-217-3138 or visit www.northwestfighting.com.

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Evan Koch and Team take a swing at the Newport Hospital and Health Services Foundation golf tournament at StoneRidge Friday.

Golfers play fore the health of it BLANCHARD – A total 110 golfers came out for the fifth annual Newport Hospital and Health Services Foundation golf tournament Friday, June 15, at StoneRidge in Blanchard, ID. The weather was sunny and warm.

This year’s tournament partnered with Healthy Newport, a community health initiative that promotes healthy lifestyles through childhood nutrition in the schools, diet and exercise programs for adults, and speakers on such topics as cardiovascular disease prevention, breast cancer detection, and women’s health. Through this partnership, NHHS

Foundation is looking forward to giving back to the Newport community through health education programs.

The total amount raised through the tournament was not available Monday.

The First Place Gross Team went to the Mountain West team (Matt Mire, Russ Porter, Jim Lewis, Mark Hawn) Second Place Gross Team: John Simonsen, Jeff Hanson, Terry Walton, Dave Elledge First Place Net Team: Stocker, Smith, Luciani & Straub, PLLC (Scott Smith, Steven Stocker, Shawn Gochenour, Jeff Featherstone)

Second Place Net Team: A tie between the Albeni Falls Building Supply team (Wayne Moaux, Kevin Monahan, Mike Dolan, and Wade Baker) and the Cagianut & Company team (Dennis Napier, Mike Lake, David Banks, Russ Nunley) Men’s Longest Drive: Mark Hawn (Mountain West Bank team) Women’s Longest Drive: Pam Schillar Men’s Closest to the Pin: Scott Smith Women’s Closest to the Pin: Annika Wilkes Putting Contest: Levi Howe Birdie Contest: Daly Court, Levi Howe

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Kaila Mussell of Chilliwack, B.C. won the saddle bronc riding at last year’s Newport Rodeo. Mussell, one of the only women bronc riders in the world, will compete at Newport again this year.

NEWPORT – Newport rodeo organizers were nervous when the Colville Rodeo switched their dates so that both rodeos happen June 22-23. They didn’t know how another rodeo the same week would affect entries.

Newport drew more entrants than last year, with 226 entries, compared to 168 last year. The problem is many will be competing in the Saturday morning slack, which takes place at 10 a.m.

When there are more competitors in an event than can be comfortably handled during the rodeo performances, they go to the slack.

In the case of the Newport rodeo, may competitors asked to be in the slack so they could work both Newport and Colville. The two rodeos have their Friday night performances at the same time.

Two local bull riders will be competing in the Friday night performance. Jesse Kardos of Newport and Thor Hoefer of Priest River will ride Friday night. They are among the 22 bull riders entered.

Cheyne Anderson of Elk will compete Saturday.

Stock will be provided by McMillanLayton again this year. Mel Layton says

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Plan to explore North Idaho’s forests with guided hikes led by Idaho Conservation League

SANDPOINT – It’s hiking season in North Idaho, and the Idaho Conservation League is sponsoring guided hikes on upcoming Saturdays.

New hikes will be added throughout the season. All hikes are free, but space is limited and registration is required. Visit the ICL website at www.idahoconservation.org or contact the Sandpoint office at 208-2659565.

Saturday, June 23 will be a hike to Maiden Rock on Lake Pend Oreille near Sagle. It’s an easy 2.3-mile trek along a seasonal creek and through forests and moss-covered rock to a long

NEWPORT – Two recent Newport High School graduates, Miranda Frederick and Taylor Lewis were selected to play at the annual EastWest Girls All State Fredrick Basketball Game.

The Class 1A game will be Saturday, June 23, at 3:30 p.m. at West Valley High School in Spokane Valley.

This will be Frederick’s fourth time playing for the east Lewis side team. Lewis was also selected last year but was unable to play.

Newport Rodeo draws more competitors than last year

Celebrate family with a fun run PRIEST RIVER – The Settlement School in Priest River is hosting the Celebrate Family Fun Run Saturday, June 23, at 9 a.m. at the school on East Settlement Road. The run will benefit the Esther’s House and Ruth’s House shelters in Priest River.

There will be a 5K race and a one mile fun run with an out and back course.

Entry fees are $20 with a race T-shirt or $10 without. A family rate of $25 will enter three or more participants.

Same day registration will be accepted from 7:45-8:30 a.m.

Registration forms and more information are available at www.celebratefamilyfunrun. com.

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beach of smooth, flat rocks to the large granite formation that reaches into the lake from its shores near Blacktail Mountain.

Bring your lunch along and pack a swimsuit in case it’s hot. In all, the hike is 4.6 miles with 1,000 feet in elevation change.

July 7 is the Chilco Mountain hike just north of Coeur d’Alene.

It’s a moderately difficult hike, 9.5 miles roundtrip, with a 1,500 feet elevation change.

July 14 will take hikers to Myrtle Peak in the Selkirk Mountains around Bonners Ferry. It’s another moderately difficult hike, 6 miles round trip with 1,800 feet elevation gain,

9 miles if you continue to Myrtle Lake, one of the largest lakes in the Selkirks. The peak offers views of the Selkirks Mountains, including Lion’s Head, Kent Lake, Myrtle’s Turtle, Harrison Peak and more.

Also, July 14 and 15, an overnight backpack trip is planned in the Salmo-Priest Wilderness.

It’s a difficult hike on an 18-mile loop with 3,300 feet elevation change. Hardy hikers will explore old growth forests and enjoy high ridge views.

The trip begins just below the Canadian border and east of the Salmo-Priest Wilderness Area in the ancient cedar grove

at Hughes Meadows. Although scheduled for the night of July 14, overnight camping on the night of July 13 at Hughes Meadows is encouraged to ensure an early start on Saturday. In the morning, hikers will set off up trail 312, to trail 311 and up Helmer Mountain for 3,300 feet of elevation gain in just the first part of the day. After a backtrack to trail 512, they will head north to Shedroof Divide and camp near a spring below Thunder Mountain. They next day, they will continue north until hitting trail 312 and follow it to the parking area.

he has some good young bulls that he will use at Newport, including Catwalk, top bull at the ProWest Finals.

“They were 90 points on him at Enterprise (Oregon),” Layton said. “He’s a big horned, 4-year-old yellow bull.”

Mo Bandy is another 4-year-old bull that Layton says is a good one. Nobody has yet made a qualified ride on the Brahman cross black and white speckled bull.

There are 23 tie down ropers entered, including Newport’s Chris Jones, who will rope in the Friday performance.

Barrel racing drew the most competitors, with 51, including Jamie Cutshall of Usk, who will run during the slack Saturday. Candi Wood of Chattaroy will also compete in the slack.

Team roping drew 25 two-man teams.

Breakaway roping got 39 entries and there are 24 steer wrestlers.

At the rough stock end of the arena, there are seven bareback riders entered, including 2006 Pro West champion Orlun McGuffin of Ellensburg.

There are 10 saddle bronc riders entered, including the woman who won the event last year, Kaila Mussell of Chilliwack, B.C. She will ride Friday night.

Rodeo performances get underway at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20 Tai Chi: 8 a.m. - T.J. Kelly Park, Newport Kidz Rock Dance Fitness Class: 5-5:30 p.m. - Camas Center Gym, Usk SATURDAY, JUNE 23 Family Fun Run: 9 a.m. - East Settlement Road, Priest River Young Guns II MMA Fights: 7 p.m. - Camas Center, Usk MONDAY, JUNE 25 Tai Chi: 8 a.m. - T.J. Kelly Park, Newport

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Kidz Rock Dance Fitness Class: 5-5:30 p.m. - Camas Center Gym, Usk TUESDAY, JUNE 26 Group Hike at Mineral Point: 9 a.m. - Meet at Priest River Senior Center WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27 Tai Chi: 8 a.m. - T.J. Kelly Park, Newport Kidz Rock Dance Fitness Class: 5-5:30 p.m. - Camas Center Gym, Usk

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NEWPORT – On Saturday, June 30, Angel Paws will hold a vaccination clinic for pet owners who qualify for financial assistance for vaccinations for their pets. Angel Paws members can also provide dog and cat food for pet owners having problems feeding their pets or spay and neuter for qualifying individuals.

For time and location of vaccinations for your pet and for information on food assistance or spay and neuters for your pet, contact Angel Paws by calling Deb at 509-445 1005 or Janet at 509-447 3541.

Angel Paws is a non-profit organization in Pend Oreille County promoting responsible pet ownership.

USK – Pend Oreille Historical Society weekend is the last weekend of June, including a picnic at Tacoma Creek and the Usk school reunion.

A no host dinner is planned for Friday, June 29, at 6 p.m. at the Riverbank Restaurant in Oldtown. Reservations should be made by Monday, June 25, at 208-437-0892.

The Usk School reunion will be held Saturday, June 30, starting at 9:30 a.m. with a brunch sponsored by the Usk Community Club.

The menu includes rolls, eggs, sausage, pancakes, fresh fruit and beverages.

The reunion at 2442 Black Road in Usk will feature an old logging picture display. There may also be a map of Usk showing the homes and businesses in the 1930s.

Another new project that is

Blood drives coming up in Newport

Bonner Gardeners plan garden tour SANDPOINT – A garden tour sponsored by the Bonner County Gardeners Association is set for Sunday, July 1, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Tickets are $10 and can be purchased online at www.bcgardeners.org or at any garden the day of the tour. See the website for a list of the six gardens to be on display. The tour includes sites around Sandpoint and Sagle.

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Library branch will grow apples These youngsters took part in planting an Idared apple tree donated by Cottage Garden Nursery of Priest River behind the Newport Library Thursday, June 14. Kathleen Huffman’s story time group planted the tree, with the help of the Newport Master Gardeners, so that they could donate fresh fruit to the food bank. Rev. Clare Abraham donated seed packets so the children could take them home and plant them.

Annual Rhubarb Festival set for this weekend in Newport NEWPORT – The sixth annual Rhubarb Festival will have a host of treats featuring the versatile pink stalks.

The festival and garden party is set for Saturday, June 24, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Create Arts Center, 900 W. Fourth St. in Newport.

Summer art camps planned in Newport NEWPORT – Create Arts Center in Newport will host two summer art camps this summer, one in late June and the other in August. The camps are for kids ages 5 to 13, taught by Susan Peck. The cost is $30 for each four-day session.

The nature art and craft camp is set for June 25-28. This camp will allow children to explore creative ways to turn natural objects into craft projects that bring a bit of the natural world indoors. They will discover artistic uses for all the rocks, beautiful shells, and even branches that kids naturally collect. Kids will explore painting techniques, make jewelry and much more.

The drawing and painting animals art camp is Aug. 20-23.

During this camp, children will be taught skills that will enable them to successfully draw and paint their favorite animals.

With a little bit of practice, children can learn to draw amazing pictures of all kinds of creatures.

Kids will get hands-on practice with colored pencils, pastels, watercolors and acrylic paint.

Sessions for kids ages 5-8 are 9-11 a.m. each day. Kids ages 9-13 will meet from 1-3 p.m.

For more information, contact Create at 509-447-9277 or create@createarts.org.

There will be a bake sale featuring rhubarb goodies, craft vendors, a demonstration on making a concrete rhubarb leaf birdbath at 2 p.m., and a tap dance performance at 3 p.m.

Master gardeners will hold a free workshop on composting at 11:30 a.m. in the Create basement.

Nickelsons celebrate 50 years

Help raise funds for fireworks show PRIEST RIVER – The annual auction to raise funds for the Priest River fireworks show is set for Monday, June 25, from 5-9 p.m. at the Ranch Club.

There will be silent and live auctions with a variety of items to bid on. Sonny Parker will be the auctioneer. All you can eat pizza and salad will be served for $8 per person.

For questions or donations, call Lisa at 208-255-6789 or Nadine at 208-597-5478.

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Usk School reunion part of Historical Weekend

BR I E FLY Angel Paws offers vaccines

NEWPORT – The Inland Northwest Blood Center will host two blood drives in Newport in the coming weeks.

A community blood drive is planned for June 21 from noon to 5:30 p.m. at the United Church of Christ, 430 W. Third St. in Newport.

Another will be at Newport Hospital and Health Services, 714 W. Pine St. in Newport, Tuesday, June 26, between 1:303 p.m.

INBC needs an average of 200 blood donors every day to meet the needs of more than 35 hospitals in the Inland Northwest. A single donation can save the lives of up to three people.

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Rachel and Nick Nickelson

NEWPORT – Nick and Rachel Nickelson are celebrating 50 years of marriage.

The two were married June 21, 1962, in Fort Dodge, Iowa.

They have two children, Naomi Newhouse of Rippon, Calif., and Aaron Nickelson of Okanogan, and four grandchildren.

The couple is planning to celebrate with a family dinner on July 1.

Oswood, Chaney announce plans to marry NEWPORT – Jessica Oswood and Brandon Chaney have announced their plans to marry in a July 14 ceremony at 2 p.m. in Newport.

The bride-to-be is the daughter of Gene and Michelle Oswood of Newport, and the groom is the son of Shelley Lucas of Priest River and Brent Chaney of St. Maries, Idaho.

The wedding party will include maid of honor Bekah Chaney and best man Rob Oswood, bridesmaids Kylie Brodie and Adalea Chaney, and groomsman Matthew Oswood.

A reception will be at the bride’s parents’ residence.

NEWPORT – Newport High School 2009 graduate Dylan Hunt and Alicia Petropoulos, recently from Las Vegas, plan to marry Sept. 22.

The wedding will be at the home of Steve and Debbie Smith in Newport.

The groom is the son of Lisa Smith and Dean Hunt of Newport.

The bride is a 2008 graduate of Green Valley High School in Las Vegas.

Right: Dylan Hunt and Alicia Petropoulos

OLDTOWN – The West Bonner Food Bank and thrift shop in Oldtown needs volunteers to help with the afternoon shift in the story.

People are needed who can clean, hang clothes, take care of customers and run a cash register.

Help is needed for the thrift shop, not the food bank. Organizers would like to keep the thrift shop open until 3:30-4 p.m. for the convenience of customers who can’t get in earlier in the day.

CALVARY CHAPEL NEWPORT

“Where The Sheep Go To Be Fed” 409 S. Spokane • Newport Sunday Morning 10 a.m.

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

John 6:35

“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

Volunteers are also needed for help with yard work, moving some heavier items, tearing down sheds, building new ones, painting and more.

They are also starting a community learning garden that needs work.

Community service people are welcome to help.

The food bank and thrift store is located at 315 E. Third N., behind the bowling alley. Call 208437-0143.

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

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PINE RIDGE COMMUNITY CHURCH

Local students earn honors, graduate from Gonzaga SPOKANE – One local student graduated from Gonzaga University May 13 and one more was named to the dean’s list.

Tricia Lehman of Priest River graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration.

Terra Donley of Cusick earned a grand-point average between

Hunt, Petropoulos announce wedding plans

West Bonner thrift shop needs volunteers

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Jessica Oswood and Brandy Chaney

3.5 and 3.69 to be placed on the dean’s list for the spring semester.

Located in Spokane, Gonzaga University is a humanistic, private Catholic University providing a Jesuit education to more than 7,500 students.

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beginning, is gathering information about the CCC Camp that was located in Usk, just up from the school. The community club members are looking for any pictures that can be copied or stories about the buildings. For information, call Barb McGill at 509-445-1433.

The annual Tacoma Creek picnic will be Saturday around noon at the Ethel Osborne homestead site located several miles up on the left side of Tacoma Creek Road, which is 3.5 miles north of Cusick. It is left off of Highway 20.

Everyone is welcome to bring lunch or food to share. Bring chairs to enjoy an afternoon of visiting, wading in the creek and enjoying the outdoors. For information, contact Yvonne Piper at yp@pipersutton.com or 206619-9076 or Anne Geaudreau at 208-437-3476.

S.S. ~ 9:30 • Worship ~ 11 a.m.

Family Night, Wednesday ~ 7 p.m.

(Bible and Youth Clubs) Pastor Sandy Strait - 509-447-3687

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

509-671-3436

CHURCH OF FAITH

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

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

Wed. - Bible Study 6:30 p.m.

Pastor Jack Jones Church Office 208-437-0150 www.newportchurchoffaith.com

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

1428 1st Street West Sunday School ~ 9:15 a.m.

Morning Worship ~ 10:30 a.m.

Church ~ 447-3265 Pastor Mitch McGhee E-mail pineridgecc@gmail.com

DALKENA COMMUNITY CHURCH • VILLAGE MISSIONS

SPRING VALLEY MENNONITE 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 5pm 2nd Saturdays Pastor, Walt Campbell: 447-5101

CATHOLIC MASSES

HOUSE OF THE LORD

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.

754 Silver Birch Ln. • Oldtown, ID 83822 ‘’Contemporary Worship’’ Sun. ~ 10 a.m.

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

Jeff & Robie Ecklund, Pastors • 437-2032 www.hotl.me

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS

1 mile S. of Newport on Hwy. 2 • 447-3742 Sun. School 9:45 a.m. • Worship 11 a.m.

Evening Worship 6:30 p.m.

Bible Study Weds. 6:30 p.m.

Diamond Lake Church 326002 Hwy. 2, West of Newport Pastor Clinton Schultz, (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

NEWPORT SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH

AMERICAN LUTHERAN CHURCH E.L.C.A.

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

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Relma Meis Kerl Oldtown

Relma Meis Kerl passed away Monday, June 18. She was 80.

She was born March 17, 1932, to John and Margret Low. She was a longtime resident of the Priest River Meis Kerl and Oldtown area.

Her many hobbies included gardening, fishing, swimming with brothers and sisters in Priest River, ceramics, and her greatest hobby of all was spending time with her kids and grandkids.

As a young lady she enjoyed playing basketball for Priest River High School, also playing on the many all star teams. Her nickname back then was “Sticks.�

She enjoyed their summer home in Westport, Wash., with many friends from Priest River, fishing on the ocean. She and her late husband, Don, owned the Stateline Tavern for 40 years and were landlords over many rentals. She was a huge Gonzaga basketball fan and often enjoyed making a friendly football wager. She was most recently married to Ralph Kerl, living in Oldtown. They enjoyed their lives together traveling.

Mrs. Meis Kerl is preceded in death by her parents John and Margret Low, sister Iris Low, Gene Low, Jim Low, friend Joe Naccarato, and husbands Robert Naccarato and later Don Meis. She is survived by husband Ralph Kerl; sister Joanne (and Ed) Ruckman; children Doug (and Marcy) Naccarato, Dennis (and Linda) Naccarato, Tina (and John) Campbell; stepchildren Ron (and Cathy) Kerl, Bob (and Leslie) Kerl, Kelly (and Jeff) Howe; 10 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and their “other four legged brother� Corkie Kerl.

A graveside service will be held at Priest River Cemetery Friday, June 22 at 1 p.m., with a reception to follow at Kelly’s Restaurant and Lounge in Newport at 2 p.m.

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.

Myrna Dolly Lee Priest River

Myrna Dolly Lee, a long time resident of Priest River, passed away at the Hospice House of Spokane Saturday, June 16. She was 64 years old.

Ms. Lee was born July 22, 1947, in Prineville, Ore., to George and Virginia Martin Lee. She started riding horses at a very young age and that is what she liked to do more than anything else. She did it for most of her life. She went to a one-room school on Ochoco Creek, which was 20 miles east of Prineville, and then attended schools in Prineville.

Ms. Lee moved with her family to their new ranch on East River, north of Priest River, in June 1965.

She graduated from the Priest River High School in 1966. She was a member of the Priest Lake Grange for 35 years.

Most of her life was spent working the cattle, fencing, feeding animals, gardening and riding her horse. The last few years she spent most of her time with her sister in Spokane Valley.

Ms. Lee was preceded in death by her mother. She is survived by her father, George J. Lee, and his wife Cathy; a sister, Neva Williams of Spokane Valley; two nieces, Kimberly William of Spokane Valley and Nicole Lee of Coolin and their children; two aunts, Barbara Studer of Rupert, Idaho, and Irene Lee of Oldtown, as well as many cousins.

She will be missed by all of her family and extended family. At her request, no services will be held.

Interment will be at the Priest River Cemetery.

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.

John T. Reed Ione

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John T. Reed, a lifetime resident of the Ione area, passed away June 16 at home with his family around him. He was

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75 years old.

He was born Dec. 21, 1936, to Lorne and Lillian (McArthur) Reed. He served in the U.S. Army in Korea from 1956-1958. John and his wife Karen were married for 53 years. Reaching the 50th anniversary was one of Mr. Reed’s goals.

He loved the area that he lived in and enjoyed hunting and fishing throughout the years. He was always happy when family was around him and loved watching all the children grow.

Survivors include his wife Karen, children Tammy and Jim Benham, Becky and Craig Larson, Tim and Teresa Reed, his grandchildren Jodi Benham, Amy and Joe Sams, DeAnn and Thomas Sawyer, Matt and Jennilyn Reed, Sara Larson, his great-grandchildren Jace, Colton, and Miah Sams, Tommy, Everett, Jordon, and Lucas Sawyer, Kylah and Paxton Reed, sisters Dorothy Lindquest and Ella Maupin, and all his numerous nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life service will be held at the Ione Baptist Church Saturday, June 23 at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the Cutter Theatre, P.O. Box 133, Metaline Falls, WA 99153.

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.

Quenton Joseph Vanderholm Dalekena

Quenton Joseph Vanderholm passed away at home Thursday, June 14. He was 15 years old.

He was born Jan. 23, 1997, in Spokane.

He moved to Pend Oreille County with his family shortly Vanderholm thereafter and had lived at the family home in Dalkena the last 10 years.

He enjoyed meeting people and was quick to introduce himself and start a conversation. He loved nature and enjoyed being outdoors. He loved hiking, foraging and prospecting. Relatives say he was deeply loved by everyone that really knew him.

He especially loved fishing, said his father, Mervin Vanderholm. “It was his favorite thing to do.�

He is survived by his father, Mervin Vanderholm; sisters, Victoria, Erin, and Cheyenne; stepmother Gayle; birth mother Louisa Holley; and brothers Nathaniel, Alex and Jacob; grandparents Belva Vanderholm, Jim Sheldon, Rick and Sandy Schoff, and Cliff Martin and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

A graveside service will be held Thursday, June 21 at 1 p.m. at the Elk Cemetery. There will be a gathering to follow at the Church of the Open Bible, across from the cemetery in Elk. 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.

Martin Yarbrough Ione

Martin Keith Yarbrough passed away Thursday, May 31, after an extended illness. He was 51.

Yarbrough was born in Wenatchee, Wash., Jan. 11, 1961, and went to school in Yarbrough East Wenatchee until he moved with his parents and brothers to Arkansas in 1969. In 1972, the family moved to Colorado until 1975 when they moved back to Wenatchee.

Yarbrough taught himself to play the guitar when he was 16 and started playing country music at

|| 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, June 11 SUSPICIOUS PERSON – N. Washington Ave., Newport, report of person sleeping in post office.

THEFT – Lenora Drive, report of snow blower missing from shed.

BURGLARY – W. 2nd St., report that locked storage unit broken into, items missing.

BURGLARY – Whitetail Place, Cusick, report that house was broken into, possible items taken.

TRAFFIC OFFENSE – Gray Rd., Newport, report of two dirt bikes running back and forth on Gray Road, no helmets or licenses.

JUVENILE PROBLEM – Hwy. 2, Newport, report of juvenile female refusing to leave father’s house to go with mother.

DRIVING WHILE LICENSE SUSPENDED – LeClerc Rd. N., Cusick WEAPON OFFENSE – Edmiston Rd., Newport, report of three shots fired and unknown vehicle in area.

Tuesday, June 12 ANIMAL PROBLEM – LeClerc Rd. S., report of injured elk in ditch, needs to be dispatched.

AUTO THEFT – N. Newport Ave., report of Chevy Silverado, extra cab stolen.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES – N. Newport Ave., Newport, report that male attempted to steal vehicle.

VEHICLE PROWL – N. Newport Ave., report that subject attempted to hotwire Jeep Wrangler.

SEX OFFENSE – N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights BURGLARY – Willms Rd., Elk, report that home under construction had items removed.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VERBAL – W. 7th St., Newport, report of female refusing to leave residence.

MALICIOUS MISCHIEF – S. Washington Ave., Newport, report of passenger window of vehicle broken out.

WELFARE CHECK – Hwy. 2, report that Chevy Suburban has words “please help� written in the dirt.

THREATENING – N. 5th Ave., Cusick, report of female neighbor threatening.

TRAFFIC HAZARD – S. Spokane Ave., Newport, report of two girls coloring with chalk in the road.

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SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE – N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, female states she was slipped a drug in her drink.

TRESPASSING – S. Washington Ave., Newport, report of a female trespassing.

INTOXICATION – Hwy. 20, report of possible intoxicated driver.

BOATING OFFENSE – Diamond Lake, report of boat speeding on the lake and threw garbage in the bushes.

Wednesday, June 13 TRAFFIC HAZARD – W. Walnut St., Newport, report of traffic light not working.

THREATENING – Garfield Rd., report of threats call.

HARASSMENT – Rocky Gorge Rd., Newport, report that subject keeps watching the complainant on her property.

ANIMAL CRUELTY – Scotia Rd., report that known subject stomped a kitten to death and laughed about it.

ERRATIC DRIVER – Hwy. 2, report of aggressive passing speeding.

ANIMAL PROBLEM – S. Newport Ave., Newport, report of cougar in residential area.

ERRATIC DRIVER – Hwy. 31, report of possible intoxicated driver.

Thursday, June 14 SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES – Driskill Rd., Newport, complainant believes his daughter may have been molested.

ACCIDENT – Hwy. 2, report of two vehicles, non-blocking no injuries.

THEFT – Larsen Blvd., Metaline Falls, report that subject moved out and took grandfather clock from residence.

THEFT – Hwy. 20, report of sweater missing from bar stool.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE – S. State Line Rd., Newport, received phone call from security company that caller found suspicious.

THEFT – N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights FRAUD – Valley View Drive, Newport, complainant reports information about credit card fraud.

BURGLARY – Deer Valley Rd., Newport, complainant reports items taken from his garage.

FOUND PROPERTY – Hwy. 2, report of knife kit found.

ARREST – Fan Lake Rd., Kenneth Ray Grossnickle II, 29, of Spokane, was arrested on warrants.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES – W. 7th St., report that two males urinated on grass.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VERBAL – W. Spruce St., Newport, report that intoxicated subject is hurting himself.

AGENCY ASSIST – Hwy. 31, request assist in contacting group of subjects.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES – Ione DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PHYSICAL – Houghton St., Ione Friday, June 15 HARASSMENT – W. 7th St., New-

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He lived in Spokane for awhile where he attended Spokane Falls Community College and became a certified chemical dependency counselor. Eventually, he moved to Ione where his family lived.

Yarbrough is survived by his mother, Shirley Yarbrough, his brother, David Yarbrough, both of Ione, his son and daughter-in-law, Justin and Stormy Yarbrough and his three granddaughters of Entiat, Wash., and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Preceding him in death were his father, Mike Yarbrough; three brothers, Dean, Jack, and Dale Yarbrough; and his grandparents, Doug and Lou Hanna of East Wenatchee.

A memorial service will be set at a later time.

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port, report of subject getting harassing texts.

ARREST – Community Hall Rd., Cusick, Ignacio Abe Carrazana, 25, of Cusick was arrested on tribal charges.

ERRATIC DRIVER – Hwy. 20, report of vehicle tailgating truck trying to pass in unsafe manner.

DRUGS MARIJUANA – Garden Ave., Newport, subject reportedly found with marijuana.

THEFT – Virginia Lane, Newport, report of welding table with grinder and large vise stolen.

INTOXICATION – Fan Lake, reported two intoxicated males at Fan Lake tipped a boat over still in water.

ACCIDENT – 1st St., report that subject clipped complainant’s bumper then left.

ACCIDENT – Sullivan Lake Rd., report of motorcycle accident with unknown injuries.

ACCIDENT – Hwy. 2, report of vehicle-deer collision.

ARREST – Jacob Wayne Conner, 21, of Ione was arrested for fourth degree assault domestic violence and interfering with reporting domestic violence.

ARREST – Andrea Lorraine Nelson, 18, of Priest River was arrested on a misdemeanor warrant.

ARREST – Evan Michael Knight, 27, of Newport was arrested for driving under the influence.

Saturday, June 16 FOUND PROPERTY – S. Shore Diamond Lake, complainant found pouch with needles inside.

TRESPASSING – Deer Valley Rd., Newport, report that subject continues come onto complainant’s property.

ARREST – W. Pine St., Newport, Daniel Richard Kokot, 50, of Newport was arrested for third degree theft and on a Dept. of Corrections detainer.

THREATENING – N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of a threatening call.

THEFT – Harworth Rd., Newport, report that lawnmower and solar panels are missing from shed.

THEFT – S. Washington Ave., Newport, report that two vehicles had gas siphoned.

THEFT – Sacheen Terrace Drive, report of carved wood stolen.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES – Hwy. 2, report that complainant saw male loading carport roof on to a trailer.

ARREST – Ryan Andrew Apling, 27, of Newport was arrested for third degree driving while license suspended, possession of a controlled substance and for two warrants.

Sunday, June 17 BOATING OFFENSE – Diamond Lake, report of two jet skis speeding on lake.

TRESPASSING – Hwy. 20, report of trespassers on property, gate cut.

GRASS FIRE – Sunrise Blvd., report of fire in cattails on Boy Scout land.

WEAPON OFFENSE – River Rd., Usk, report of possible weapon offense.

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AUTOMOBILE THEFT – S. Washington Ave., Newport, report of vehicle taken in the last 45 minutes out of complainant’s driveway.

THEFT – W. 7th St., Newport, report of one five-gallon can of diesel fuel taken from the bed of truck about a half an hour ago.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON – Hwy. 20, Newport, report of male with a gray tank top came out of woods with a large back pack.

STRUCTURE FIRE – Stadium Drive, Newport, report of a single wide trailer half engulfed.

ARREST – LeClerc Rd. N., Cusick, John R. Samuels, 44, of Roy was arrested on out of county warrants.

WEST BONNER COUNTY Monday, June 11 SEX OFFENSE – N. Boyer Rd., Sandpoint, report of a sex offense in the Oldtown area.

Tuesday, June 12 BURGLARY – Roy Lane, Oldtown MARINE INCIDENT – Eight Mile Rd., Coolin TRESPASSING – E. Settlement Rd., Priest River FRAUD – W. Beardmore Ave., Priest River NON INJURY ACCIDENT – S. Santiago Rd., Blanchard Wednesday, June 13 RECKLESS DRIVING – Hwy. 31, Oldtown DRIVING WITHOUT PRIVILEGES – Hwy. 2, Oldtown, a Washington man was cited and released for driving without privileges.

BURGLARY – Shoshone Rd., Priest Lake Thursday, June 14 CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE - W. Jackson Ave., Priest River CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE – Hwy. 41, Oldtown, deputy investigated a drug offense on Highway 41 south of Oldtown, no charges were filed.

ACCIDENT – Estates Loop, Priest River Friday, June 15 VEHICLE THEFT – Tower Mountain Rd., Blanchard DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE – Reynolds Lane, Priest River ARREST – W. Jackson Ave., Priest River, Kristina Graff, 20, of Rathdrum was arrested for possession of heroin, methamphetamine, marijuana and paraphernalia. Jarad Bounds, 36, of Priest River was charged with possession of marijuana and paraphernalia.

Saturday, June 16 MARINE INCIDENT – Kalispell Island Shore, Priest Lake RUNAWAY JUVENILE – Dry Creek Rd., Oldtown Sunday, June 17 MALICIOUS INJURY TO PROPERTY – 3rd St., Priest River

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LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE wanted 36 hours/ week.

One on one pediatric care in Oldtown area. Idaho license required. Must be available nights and weekends. Call Lynn (208) 664-0858.(19-3p) Read The Newport Miner and Gem State Miner Classifieds.

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Real Estate Wanted Mobile/Mfg. Homes Commercial Property Yard Sale Misc. Wanted Boats & Motors Cars & Trucks Motorcycles Recreational Vehicles Machinery, Tractors Logging Timber Farm & Ranch Animals for Sale Notices

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VOLUNTEER DRIVERS NEEDED For transporting clients to medical appointments. Reimbursement for mileage and meals. Work your own schedule. Requires: good driving record, insurance, helpful attitude, good heart.

Call (800) 892-4817, select option number 4. (19-3p) WELDERS, FITTERS WANTED (509) 292 5179 or fax resume to (509) 292-5069.

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Computer skills, typing skills, familiarity with retail.

Send resume to: Post Office Box 1970, Newport, Washington, 99156.(20-3) DIESEL BUS MECHANIC NEEDED in Newport, Washington.

Great pay/benefits. (405) 387-3465. APPLY ONLINE www.durhamschoolservices.com. (20p) Every day is Sale Day in The Newport Miner and Gem State Miner Classifieds.

Read them every week.

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DRIVERS -- Great pay, quarterly safety bonus.

Hometime choices. Steady freight, full or part-time.

Safe, clean, modern trucks.

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TrussTek, Inc.

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LOST Paddle boat white and turquoise on the Pend Oreille River. (208) 263-0700 or (425) 348-8690. (20p)

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MISC. FOR SALE

NEW/ USED Furniture/ appliances in Newport. Priced to sell!

Dishwashers, stoves, mirrors, shower doors, couches, tables, all in one washer/ dryer unit, etc. Too many to list. (509) 496-9686. (18-3p)

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CAREER TRAINING ATTEND COLLEGE online from home. *Medical *Business *Criminal Justice. *Hospitality. Job placement assistance. Computer available. Financial Aid if qualified. SCHEV certified.

Call 866-483-4429. www.

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Call this newspaper or 1 (206) 634-3838 for more details.

FINANCIAL LOCAL PRIVATE INVESTOR loans money on real estate equity. I loan on houses, raw land, commercial property and property development. Call Eric at (800) 563-3005. www.fossmortgage.com HELP WANTED INTERNATIONAL CULTURAL Exchange Representative: Earn supplemental income placing and supervising high school exchange students. Volunteer host families also needed. Promote world peace! www.afice.org/reps UP TO 30K Breeding program. We buy everything you raise. 4’ space 2 hours week. Free animal with appointment. Trades as good as cash. 1-509-720-3395 HELP WANTED -DRIVERS DRIVERS -- Inexperienced/ Experienced. Unbeatable career Oppor tunities.

Trainee, Company Driver, Lease Operator. Lease Trainers. Ask about our new pay scale! (877-369-7105. www.centraldrivingjobs. net Get fast relief for an upset budget with The Newport Miner and Gem State Miner Classifieds. They work for others; they’ll work for you!

Call (509) 447-2433.

HOUSING FOR RENT

3 BEDROOM TRAILER No pets. Lazy Acres Trailer Park. Newport. (208) 4374502. (7-tf) DIAMOND LAKE 1 bedroom, for long term renter. Beach access, north end of lake. Call (509) 2920682 evenings. $400.00/ month. (17-4p) NEWLY REMODELED Large 2 bedroom apartment, Priest River. Washer, dryer, dishwasher, carport. $500. (509) 951-6307.

(18-3p) $499 MONTH $499 deposit! 2 bedroom, water and sewer included.

Nice, neat and clean. Newport. (509) 496-9686/ (509) 993-4705. (18-3p) BRAND NEW REMODEL 3 bedroom home, large covered porch. Garage, carport, big yard, storage building. Near Newport Hospital. $865/ month, $700 deposit. Includes water, sewer, small pets ok. (509) 993-4705, (509) 496-9686. (18-3p) $625 MONTH In Newport. 3 bedroom 2 bathroom newly remodeled manufactured home. Water, sewer, garbage included.

Small pets allowed. (509) 993-4705, (509) 496- 9686.

(18-3p) METALINE FALLS WASHINGTON Beautiful 1 bedroom apartment. Water, sewer, garbage plus wi-fi included.

Post office building. $410 plus deposit. (208) 6109220. (19-3) 2 BEDROOM Apartment, 110 East 5th Street North, Oldtown.

Walk to services. $425/ month plus deposit (208) 610-0362. (18-3p) LARGE 2 BEDROOM 1 bath duplex. 836 West 3rd, Newport. Washer/ dryer hook up. $650 month.

(208) 255-8455.(18-3) CLEAN, ECONOMICAL One bedroom apartment close to downtown Newport. Includes range and refrigerator. Landlord pays your electric, water, sewer, and garbage. No pets. No smoking. $475 month / $400 deposit. (208) 6602164. (18-3) OLDTOWN AREA 4- 5 bedroom, 3 bath 2700 square feet, attached 2 car garage, $1000/ month plus utilities. No smoking. (509) 993-5465. (17tf) RANCH-STYLE HOUSE with daylight basement.

Three miles out on Highway 20 Newport, with four bedroom, 2 bathrooms. $800/ month plus $800 security deposit. Available June 11th. (509) 447-2665.

(19-3) METALINE FALLS WASHINGTON RV lot, beautiful large lot with river view, all utilities and wifi included. $250/ month. (208) 610-9220.

(19-3) Need something at a good price? Try The Newport Miner and Gem State Miner Classifieds.

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HOUSING FOR RENT

Kaniksu Village Apartments 1 Bedroom Apartments Income Limits Apply

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RENT OR BUY 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom 1530 square feet, double wide in Priest River. $700 per month. Clean remodel.

NO PETS, NO SMOKING. Call Red Door (208) 6609221. (20-3)

We gladly provide consultation & assistance for managing your forest land and marketing your logs.

EQUAL HOUSING

NEWPORT

109 E. 5th Ave.

Metaline Falls, WA

MINI-STORAGE

(509) 446-4100

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1-425-562-4002

Enter at Hwy 41 and 1st Street

TENANTS...

Lighted & Secure In-Town Location

TDD

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Rental Homes Available

Steve West Resource Manager,

Lifetime Resident with over 40 years experience in timber management, harvesting & log marketing.

C ARS AND TRUCKS

Oldtown Auto Sales

Northern Pines Real Estate Services 509-447-5922

Phone: (509) 738-4711 Cell: (509) 675-3472

303 N. State Ave. • Oldtown

208-437-4011

www.oldtownautos.com

www.nprents.com LARGE 2 BEDROOM Fenced back yard, double car garage, washer, dryer, dishwasher, stove included. Near Diamond Lake.

Available July 1st. $700/ month $300 deposit. No smoking. No pets. (509) 447-0134 or (509) 5509004. (20-3p) 1 BEDROOM MOBILE HOME Davis Lake area $300/ month, deposit and references. Electric heat, wood stove. (509) 671-2064.

(20-3) 2 BEDROOM 1 BATH House with garage - new carpet. On 8 acres 4 miles from Newport on Highway 2 $625.00/month. (509) 447-3238. (20-3p) ONE BEDROOM One bathroom studio with two extra non-sleeping rooms. North of Priest River, with pond and garden spot.

Freshly remodeled, wood heat, $500 per month. Call Red Door (208) 660-9221.

(20-3)

For information, please contact

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We Buy Cedar Logs

STORAGE FOR RENT

OPPORTUNITY

Kettle Falls

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Let us Sell your Car, Truck or RV We charge 10% or a minimum of $200 2005 Kia Sedona Minivan $7,795 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser $6,995 Low, Low Miles 1995 Elkhorn $5,995 11.5 ft Camper 2000 Ford Ranger P/up $5,995 2WD, Red 1990 Mallard $5,895 27 Ft. Motorhome 1995 Dodge Ram Truck $5,495 1500 4x4 2001 Ford Explorer 4x4 $4,495 2005 Yamaha $2,795 250 Motorcycle 1993 Ford F150 Truck $2,495 4x4 (Manual Trans) 1988 Ford Econoline $1,995 Camper Van 1971 Volkswagon $1,995 Superbeetle 1999 Ford Econoline $1,995 Work Van 1986 Chev Van $995 Short of cash; long on “Stuff?” Advertise in The Newport Miner and Gem State Miner Classifieds.

Call (509) 447-2433 for full details.

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HEALTH CLINICS, cont.

Law Office of Denise Stewart

N.E. Tri County Health District

CHIROPRACTIC

MASSAGE THERAPY

Wills, Trusts, Probate, Medicaid, Business 301 S. Washington Ave., Suite A, Newport, WA (509) 447-3242

Bliss Chiropractic Health Center

Bonnie D. Bliss, D.C. Christopher A. Thomas, D.C. Amber Salesky LMP Karen Cooper, LMT 601 State Rt. 20, Newport, WA -- (509) 447-2413

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

COUNSELING Molly Phillips, LICSW, CMHS, GMHS

Licensed Counselor, Many Insurances Accepted 415 W. Walnut, Newport, WA -- (509) 671-0226

DENTIST Newport Dental Center

James G. Cool, D.M.D. Family Dentistry -- Evening Hours 610 W. 2nd -- (509) 447-3105 • 800-221-9929

Wayne Lemley, D.D.S.

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

Camas Center Medical & Dental Services 1821 N. LeClerc Rd., #1, Cusick, WA 99119 (509) 447-7111 - (509) 445-1152 fax

447-3131 -- 1-800-873-6162 605 Highway 20, Newport

Harmony Healing Arts Center Gloria Campbell -- 448-2623 47 10th -- Priest River

Cedar Mountain Massage Therapy

Lois A. Ernst, Licensed Massage Therapist 322 S. Washington -- Newport -- 447-3898

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

OPTOMETRIST Newport Vision Source

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

PHYSICAL THERAPY Priest River Rehab Services

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

PODIATRIST -- FOOT SPECIALIST Douglas K. Monson, D.P.M.

Patients seen at Newport Hospital twice a month 509-926-2848 -- Call for appointments

HEALTH CLINICS Kaniksu Health Services Priest River Medical Clinic

Family Practice, Minor Emergencies Behavioral Health Mon. & Wed., 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Tue. & Thu., 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Fri. 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

(208) 448-2321

Camas Center Medical & Dental Services 1821 N. LeClerc Rd., #1, Cusick, WA 99119 (509) 447-7111 - (509) 445-1152 fax

PRINTING Printing & Design . . . at The Miner

We Have a Million Ideas for Our Customers!

421 S. Spokane, Newport -- 447-2433

REAL ESTATE Richard Bockemuehl

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

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BUSINESS DIRECTORY Give your important Business Message 100% Market Coverage in 3 publications for only $14.50 a week

Accounting/Tax Service

Animal Boarding

Art Gallery

218 High St. Priest River, ID 208-448-2941 Chimney Sweep

Jake’s Chimney Sweep

OPEN YEAR ROUND

Professional Dog & Cat Grooming Dog & Cat Boarding and Daycare “Your Pets Home Away From Home” 1335 HWY. 2 EAST, OLDTOWN, ID

(208) 437-0224

Concrete

23810 E. Blanchard Rd., Newport

509- 447-2244

www.jakescimneysweep.com

Dog Boarding

CHANDREA FARMS

Dog Boarding & Training Family Atmosphere

Wed. - Sun. 10-5pm Gifts • Photos Frames • Furniture Find us on Facebook!

Free WiFi ...

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Elk, Washington

(509) 292-2200 Electrical Services

RCE

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Quality Electrical Services at affordable prices

50%

509-462-0827

Construction

Construction

Digital Photos

CLARK CONSTRUCTION

On Budget On Time EVERY TIME!

Stutes Construction

41 Homes built in the city since 1974

Specializing in Custom & Log Home Construction “Lodge Logs” Log Home Dealer Foundations, Framing, Siding, Roofing, Decks, ETC. www.dependable-contracting.com

Do-It-Yourself Digital Photo Center 4x6 30¢ 5x7 79¢ 8x10 $249 CD $149

Pat & Eric

208-448-2717 208-420-7509 ID Lic# RCT-30773 WA Lic# DURKECL884D6

Equipment

BONNER SAW & POWER EQUIPMENT

#1 Home Builder in Newport.

509-447-5209 or (509) 671-0171 Lic. # CLARKC*110CG

Owners Bob & Jane Clark Model Home By Appointment

Flood Services

WATER

Open: Tuesday - Friday 8:30-5:30 Saturday 8:30-2:00 Closed Sunday & Monday

CLEAN-UP DRY OUT RESTORE

Floors & More, Inc Kevin Johnson 24/7 Emergency Service 208 - 2 5 5 - 9 5 8 0

Drywall

Garage Doors

Glass

Health Foods

Hurst Contracting

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(509) 993-5465

Home Loans

Joan Corkill-Enyeart Mortgage Loan Originator NMLS 498580/41891/1850

• VA • FHA • USDA

509-447-5626 800-476-1168 Newport, WA

NEWPORT/PRIEST RIVER & SPOKANE Monday • Wednesday • Thursday • Friday Fares: $300 one way Newport -Spokane • 50¢ one way Priest River-Newport Schedule rides 24 hrs. in advance during office hours: 6am-5pm

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

208-448-2611 866-973-7673 Priest River

Flowers Plants Chocolates Balloons Tuxedos Gifts

Mon. - Fri. 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Sat. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

• Heat Pumps • Geothermal

Wood Stoves - Gas Stoves - Pellet Stoves & Oil Furnaces Available • We Service All Major Brands • Air Leakage Testing Available

Installations • Service Free Quotes

LIBERTY PAINTING

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Deb & Debbie 509-710-3976 Toilets - Portable

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Resident Manager Highway 57 ~ 1 1/2 Miles from Hwy. 2 (208) 448-1273

Dan Herrin D.V.M. (208) 437-2800

(208) 437-2145 217 N State Ave. Oldtown, ID

Portable Chemical Toilets 2654 E. Hwy 2 • Oldtown, ID Rent by the day, week, biweekly, month

Interior Exterior Repaints New Construction Licensed in WA & ID

Larry Liberty (208) 437-3353

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Need HOP Poles!!

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Well Drilling

Since 1964

Bus: 208-437-4168 Cell: 208-946-6944 stevepitts@verizon.net

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Jasper Post Mill, Inc. Buying B i llodge d pole pine. . .

Top Prices Paid on 6” & Smaller in Diameter Hwy. 41, Blanchard, Idaho 208•437•4411 or 509•238•6540 Read The Newport Miner and Gem State Miner Classifieds.

24 hr. Commercial/Public Card Lock Fuels INCLUDE: • Highway Diesel • Off-Road Diesel • Unleaded Gasoline HOME DELIVERIES INCLUDE: • Stove Oil • Furnace Oil • Highway Diesel • Off-Road Diesel • Unleaded Gasoline Propane, Lubricants, Filters and Fuel Additives Available On-Site

2459 Hwy.2 • Oldtown

218 Cedar St. Priest River, ID 208-448-1812

Heating/AC

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Heating and Cooling Solutions Lifetime Warranties

Gas Fireplaces & Inserts

(208) 448-1439 Priest River

24 Hour Service: 509-671-6952

Printing

Geothermal Specialists Ductless Heat Pumps 509-447-5599 Furnaces Visa & M/C 208-448-0599 Financing

24 hr Service

Washington & Idaho

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Delivering Propane & Fuel to All of Pend Oreille & Bonner Counties!

• Furnaces • Radiant Heat

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WiFi - $36.95/Month Dial UP - Web Services DSL - Internet Telephone No contract required

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YOUR HEATING COOLING & REFRIGERATION EXPERTS RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL Carrier

Plumbing

Full service yard care & spring cleanup

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Newport (509) 447-2487 Chewelah (509) 935-4095

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TERI-FIC AUTO SALVAGE

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Mon-Fri. 7-5 Sat 8-12

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PEND OREILLE VETERINARY CLINIC

Now Paying Top Dollar for your junkers Cars • Trucks • Machinery

• Natural & Organic Foods • Herbs, Vitamins & Supplements • Organic Juices & Smoothies

208-448-1869 208-660-4087 Harold Stutes Priest River

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WINDSHIELDS WHILE-U-WAIT

• General Contractor • Roofing • Siding • Room Additions • Decks • Foundations • Manufactured Home Set-up

WA #DEPENCI913N4

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Bob and Kathy Emerson Cusick, Pend Oreille Riverr 206-909-9438

(509) 447-0120

Construction

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No Appointment Necessary Free Vacuum & Window Wash

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Cell 509-710-8939

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Log Furniture and Rustic Decor

Specializing in Social Security & Personal Injury FREE Initial Consultation

Hwy. 2, South of Newport

• Reliable • Experienced Insured • Better 39102 N. Newport Hwy.

Licensed in Washington and Idaho

Husqvarna • Jonsered and Echo Chain Saws 682 High St., Priest River (208) 448-1522

• Dry Wall Hanging and Finishing Specialist ~ Also ~ • Full Remodeling Over 10-Years Experience

Quality Chainsaw Carvings

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208-443-0216

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1707 W. Broadway, Spokane, WA www.deissnerlaw.com

Spokane Rock Products

Operating Since 1980 Professional, Experienced, Friendly Service Clean, Inspect, Masonry Repair Licensed and Bonded

Cliff McDermeit

Carpet

Automotive

Dustin Deissner

Office Services • Affordable Tax Service • Any Size Business • Bookkeeping • Payroll, Taxes

Attorney

Layout Services to Full Color Printing “Where our High Standards Meet Yours”

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Your Right to Know

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

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

2012179 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE File No.: 7023.98544 Grantors: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Grantee: Matthew A. Finnigan and Anne Finch, also known as Dorothy A. Finch, husband and wife Ref to DOT Auditor File No.: 2007 0293498 Tax Parcel ID No.: 17584 Abbreviated Legal: LOT 6 BLK 1 BEAD LAKE CUNNINGHAM’S Notice of Trustee’s Sale Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. I. On June 29, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. 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 follow-

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Furniture • Appliances Household Items Fabric & More Consignments Available

ing described real property “Property”, situated in the County(ies) of Pend Oreille, State of Washington: Lot 6 in Block 1 of Cunningham’s Bead Lake Homestead Addition, Pend Oreille County, Washington, according to the recorded Plat thereof recorded in Book 2, Plats, Page 77. Commonly known as: 61 Levi Road Newport, WA 99156 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 07/16/07, recorded on 07/23/07, under Auditor’s File No. 2007 0293498, records of Pend Oreille County, Washington, from Matthew A. Finnigan and Anne Finch, husband and wife, as Grantor, to Northwest Trustee Services, LLC, as Trustee, to secure an obligation “Obligation” in favor of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Beneficiary. *The Tax Parcel ID number and Abbreviated Legal Description are provided solely to comply with the recording statutes and are

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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 by 03/27/2012 Monthly Payments $17,335.92 Late Charges $709.44 Lender’s Fees & Costs ($1,996.50) Total Arrearage $16,048.86 Trustee’s Expenses (Itemization) Trustee’s Fee $775.00 Title Report $914.60 Statutory Mailings $30.00 Recording Costs $14.00 Postings $117.50 Sale Costs $0.00 Total Costs $1,851.10 Total Amount Due: $17,899.96 Other known defaults as follows: IV. The sum owing on the Obligation is: Principal Balance of $248,904.08, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument evidencing the Obligation from 07/01/11, and such other CONTINUED ON 7B

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|| WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20 National Youth Leadership Training - Cowles Boy Scout Reservation, Diamond Lake Boy Scouts Japeechen Rendezvous - Camp Cowles, Diamond Lake Rotary Club: 7:15 a.m. - Oldtown Rotary Park Newport TOPS: 9 a.m. - Newport Eagles Fiber Arts Knitting and Spinning Group: 9 a.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport Children’s Arts Camp: 9 a.m. to Noon - Blanchard Community Center Diabetes Support Group: 10 a.m.

- Newport Lutheran Church Summer Reading for Preschool through Age 10: 10:30-11 a.m. Newport Library Story Time: 10:30 a.m. Blanchard Library Weight Watchers: 11:30 a.m. to Noon Weigh in and Noon meeting - Camas Center for Community Wellness, Usk Al-Anon - Noon - American Lutheran Church Summer Reading for Age 10 and Up - Noon to 12:30 a.m. - Newport Library Pinochle: 1 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center North Idaho Pattern Racers 4-H: 6 p.m. - Cornerstone Supply, Oldtown Priest River TOPS: 6 p.m. - Priest River Free Methodist Church Priest River Animal Rescue: 6 p.m.: 1710 9th St., Priest River York Rite of Freemasonry: 6:30 p.m. - Spirit Lake Temple Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. -

Hospitality House in Newport Pend Oreille Rock and Gem Club: 7 p.m.: 508 Quail Loop, Newport

THURSDAY, JUNE 21 National Youth Leadership Training - Cowles Boy Scout Reservation, Diamond Lake Boy Scouts Japeechen Rendezvous - Camp Cowles, Diamond Lake Joy in the Morning: 9-11 a.m.

- Priest River Southern Baptist Church Children’s Arts Camp: 9 a.m. to Noon - Blanchard Community Center Priest River Food Bank Open: 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center Story Time: 10:30 a.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick Story Time: 10:30 a.m. - Priest River Library Preschool Story Time: 10:30 a.m.

- Blanchard Library Pend Oreille River Arts Alliance: 11 a.m - Various Locations Open Painting Workshop: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport Duplicate Bridge: 12:30 p.m. Hospitality House in Newport StoryTime: 1 p.m. - Newport Library Loosely Knit: 1-3 p.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick After School Readers Club: 3 p.m.

- Priest River Library Blanchard Book Talk: 5:30 p.m. Blanchard Library Pinochle: 6 p.m. - Hospitality House in Newport Garden Clinic: 6-8 p.m. - Newport

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CONTINUED FROM 6B 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 June 29, 2012. 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 06/18/12 (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 the close of the Trustee’s business on

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)

06/18/12 (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 06/18/12 (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 Matthew A. Finnigan 61 Levi Road Newport, WA 99156 Anne Finch 61 Levi Road Newport, WA 99156 Matthew A. Finnigan P.O. Box 7182 Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546 Anne Finch P.O. Box 7182 Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546 Matthew A. Finnigan 449 Sierra Manor Road Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546 Anne Finch 449 Sierra Manor Road Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546 by both first class and either certified mail, return receipt requested on 02/21/12, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on 02/22/12 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 foreclosure 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 right, title and 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

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Library Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. Blanchard Newport Masonic Lodge: 7:30 p.m. - Newport FRIDAY, JUNE 22 National Youth Leadership Training - Cowles Boy Scout Reservation, Diamond Lake Boy Scouts Japeechen Rendezvous - Camp Cowles, Diamond Lake Blanchard TOPS: 8-9:30 a.m. Blanchard Community Church Overaters Anonymous: 10 a.m.

- Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport, use back entrance Master Chef Cooking Series: 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Blancahrd Community Center Happy Agers Meeting and Potluck - Noon - Priest River Senior Center Stitchery Club: 1-3 p.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport Tango Class: 4-6 p.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport Celebrate Recovery: 6 p.m.: 754 Silverbirch Lane, Oldtown, House of the Lord ‘A Rock and Roll Midsummer Night’s Dream’: 7 p.m. - Pend Oreille Playhouse, Newport Campfire Program on Trees: 7 p.m. - The Mudhole, Priest RIver Al-Anon Meeting: 7-8 p.m.: 220 Larch St., Priest River. Call Jan 208-946-6131 Newport Rodeo: 7:30 p.m. - Newport Rodeo Grounds SATURDAY, JUNE 23 Boy Scouts Japeechen Rendez-

|| 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: 03/27/2012 Northwest Trustee Services, Inc., Trustee Authorized Signature P.O. BOX 997 Bellevue, WA 98009-0997 Contact: Vonnie McElligott (425) (425)586-1900. (TS# 7023.98544) 1002.209306File No. Published in The Newport Miner May 30 and June 20, 2012. (17, 20)

_________________ 2012198 NOTICE OF PUBLIC TIMBER SALE Department of Natural Resources will auction timber to the highest bidder.

Contract terms and bidding information is available by calling Northeast Region at (509)684-7474 or by visiting the Region Office at Colville or Product Sales & Leasing Division, Olympia.

Bidding information may also be obtained at the County Auditor’s office.

Bidding begins at 10:00 a.m. on June 26, 2012.

SELDOM SEEN FIT SORTS, App. Nos. 088289088295, approximately 5 miles southwest of Ione, WA on part(s) of Sections 9, 16, 17, 18, 20 and 21 all in Township 37 North, Range 42 East, W.M., each log

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sort to be sold individually.

Minimum accepted bids listed are set at delivered log prices. Sort #1 approximately 4,734 tons, DF/WL 7-10” peeler grade sawlogs minimum acceptable bid $58.00/ton; Sort #2 approximately 539 tons, DF/WL 11”+ peeler grade sawlogs minimum acceptable bid $60.00/ton; Sort #3 approximately 4,870 tons, ES/GS/LP/AF/WH/ WP & non-chuckable DF/ WL 7-10” sawlogs minimum acceptable bid $52.00/ton; Sort #4 approximately 659 tons, ES/GF/LP/AF/WH/ WP & non-chuckable DF/ WL 11”+ sawlogs minimum acceptable bid $54.00/ton; Sort #5 approximately 523 tons, WRC 6”+ sawlogs minimum acceptable bid $130.00/ton; Sort #6 approximately 23,919 tons, all species except PP 5-6” chip & saw minimum acceptable bid $40.00/ ton; Sort #7 approximately 7,641 tons, all species except RC 2”+ utility minimum acceptable bid $20.00/ ton. This sale is Export Restricted.

Published in The Newport Miner June 13 and 20, 2012. (19-2)

________________ 2012189 PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE A Public Hearing is being held to receive comments on plans for addressing significant issues, needs, gaps or obstacles that impact older persons or individuals needing long term care services in Planning and Service Area #11. Discussions will focus on gathering public input on services being bid for 2013 including: Minor Home Repair and Senior Legal Assistance in the Spokane and Tri-County sub-regions; and Health Promotion Disease Prevention Services in Spokane County.

The Public Hearing is being held on July 10, 2012, from 1:00 to 3:00 pm at Aging and Long Term Care of Eastern Washington, 1222 N Post St in Spokane, WA 99201.

These meetings are barrier free. Persons needing special accommodation should contact ALTCEW at (509) 458-2509 five working days prior to the date of the meeting. For the hearing

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vous - Camp Cowles, Diamond Lake Sacheen Lake Associaiton Boating Safetly Class: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Sacheen Lake Fire Station Sacheen Lake Association Fertile Valley Road Clean-up: 9 a.m. Myers-Harter Sanctuary Pend Oreille Valley Farmers Market: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Pend Oreille Playhouse, Newport Women’s AA: 9:30 a.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport Blanchard Art Group: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Blanchard Community Center Antique Appraisal Fair: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Priest River Museum Newport Rodeo Parade: 11 a.m. Downtown Newport Happy Agers Card Party: 1 p.m. Priest River Senior Center Set Free Northwest Meal and Worship: 6:30 p.m. - Conerstone Building Behind Ace Hardware, Oldtown ‘A Rock and Roll Midsummer Night’s Dream’: 7 p.m. - Pend Oreille Playhouse, Newport Campfire Program on Trees: 7 p.m. - Riley Creek Recreation Area, Laclede Newport Rodeo: 7:30 p.m. - Newport Rodeo Grounds SUNDAY, JUNE 24 Rhubarb Festival: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport ‘A Rock and Roll Midsummer Night’s Dream’: 3 p.m. - Pend Oreille Playhouse, Newport Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. Hospitality House

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MONDAY, JUNE 25 Blanchard Community Breakfast: 7-11 a.m. - Blanchard Community Center Priest River Food Bank Open: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center Hospitality House Potluck Noon - Hospitality House in Newport Blanchard Grange Potluck: 6:30 p.m. - Blanchard Grange Priest River Lions: 6:30 p.m. Priest River Senior Center Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m.

- Pend Oreille Bible Church in Cusick TUESDAY, JUNE 26 Blanchard Spinners - Blanchard Community Center Priest River Book Talk: 10 a.m. Priest River Library Usk Community Club Meeting: 12:30 p.m. - Usk Community Hall West Bonner Library Story Hour: 2:45 p.m. - West Bonner Library in Priest River Weight Watchers: 5:30-6 p.m.

Weigh in and 6 p.m. meeting Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport Priest River Museum Board Annual Meeting: 5:30 p.m. - Museum, 301 Montgomery St. Overeaters Anonymous: 5:45 p.m. - Pineridge Community Church, Newport, use back entrance Pinochle: 6 p.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick Bingo: 6:30 p.m. - Newport Eagles Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. St. Anthony’s Church

Spirit Lake Visions, Inc.: 7 p.m.: 5522 New Hampshire St., Spirit Lake Spirit Lake Lodge No. 57: 8 p.m. Spirit Lake WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27 Rotary Club: 7:15 a.m. - Oldtown Rotary Park Newport TOPS: 9 a.m. - Newport Eagles Fiber Arts Knitting and Spinning Group: 9 a.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport Children’s Arts Camp: 9 a.m. to Noon - Blanchard Community Center Summer Reading for Preschool through Age 10: 10:30-11 a.m. Newport Library Story Time: 10:30 a.m. Blanchard Library Weight Watchers: 11:30 a.m. to Noon Weigh in and Noon meeting - Camas Center for Community Wellness, Usk Al-Anon - Noon - American Lutheran Church Summer Reading for Age 10 and Up - Noon to 12:30 a.m. - Newport Library Sacheen Ladies of the Lake Noon - Various Locations, call President Maria Bullock at 509998-4221 Pinochle: 1 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center Priest River TOPS: 6 p.m. - Priest River Free Methodist Church Spirit Lake Historical Society: 6:30 p.m. - Call 208-623-5626 for locations Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. Hospitality House in Newport

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impaired, please call (509) 328-3772 Monday through Friday between 9:00 AM and 12:00 Noon or 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM Published in The Newport Miner June 20, 2012.

(20) ___________________ 2012199 COMMISSIONER’S NOTICE OF HEARING In the Matter of VACATION of a portion of Fresco Trail in Pend Oreille County, Washington.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the 2nd day of July, 2012, at 1:30 P.M. in the office of the Board of County Commissioners, Newport, Washington, has fixed as the time and place for hearing upon the matter of the VACATION of a portion of Fresco Trail in Pend Oreille County, Washington, the termini, general course as follows: That portion of Fresco Trail County Road No. 11390 between Milepost 0.00 and 0.387 entirely within Section 16, Township 30 North, Range 43 East, W.M., Pend Oreille County, Washington, excepting there from any easement granted to utilities of record.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that all persons interested may appear and be heard at such hearing upon the report and recommendation of the County Engineer either to proceed or not to proceed with the vacation of the described roads.

Dated at Newpor t, Washington, this 4th day of June, 2012.

Clerk of the Board Published in The Newport Miner June 20 and 27, 2012. (20-2)

_________________ 2012204 LEGAL NOTICE PEND OREILLE COUNTY FAIR BOARD The July 3, 2012 monthly meeting of the Pend Oreille County Fair Board has been changed from July 3, 2012 to July 10,2012 p.m. at the Pend Oreille County Fair Office at 7 pm.

The secretary of the Pend Oreille County Fair Corporation has submitted this change for publication in the Newport Miner June 20 and 27, 2012.

LEGAL NOTICE Joyce L. Montgomery, Secretary /s/Joyce L. Montgomery Published in The Newport Miner June 20 and 27, 2012. (20-2)

_________________ 2012205 COMBINED NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND ACTION Pursuant to County Development Regulations, notice is hereby given that Pend Oreille County did on June 06, 2012 received a complete Joint Aquatic Resources Permit Application, RGP 7, and SEPA Environmental Checklist from Rod Taylor, and did on June 12, 2012 issue a Determination of Completeness for a recreational dock and stairs project on the Pend Oreille River. (FILE NO. SSDP-12017), Location: Within Sect.

05, T37N, R43E WM, 110 E. Chippewa Ave., Newport, WA 99156. An Environmental Checklist under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) was prepared by the applicant on May 15, 2012, and the county expects to issue a Determination of Non-Significance for this project. The optional DNS process is being used and this may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts for the proposal. Any person desiring to express their views, or to be notified of the action taken on this application should contact the Pend Oreille County Community Development Department. The submitted application and related file documents may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Pend Oreille County Courthouse, Lower Level, 625 West 4th, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821.

Contact: Todd McLaughlin, Community Dev. Natural Resource Planner. Written comments from the public may be submitted to Pend Oreille County no later than July 05, 2012. The Pend Oreille County Planning Commission will be hearing this Substantial Shoreline Development Permit Application on July 10, 2012 at 6:00pm in the Cusick Community Center, 111 S. First Ave., Cusick, WA Required Permits: Hydraulic Project Approval (WDFW), Substantial

Shoreline Development Permit (Pend Oreille County), Federal Authorization Dated: June 12, 2012 Published in The Newport Miner June 20 and 27, 2012. (20-2)

_________________ 2012206 COMBINED NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND ACTION Pursuant to County Development Regulations, notice is hereby given that Pend Oreille County did on June 06, 2012 received a complete Joint Aquatic Resources Permit Application and SEPA Environmental Checklist from Pend Oreille PUD, and did on June 18, 2012 issue a Determination of Completeness for an Overwater Transmission Line project on the Pend Oreille River.

(FILE NO. SSDP-12-018), Location: Within Sect. 06, T34N, R44E WM, Hwy 20 (MP 394.65 +/-), Cusick, WA 99119 and Riverbend Loop Rd. (MP 1.95 +/-), Cusick, WA 99119. An Environmental Checklist under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) was prepared by the applicant on June 05, 2012, and the county expects to issue a Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance for this project. The optional MDNS process is being used and this may be the

only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts for the proposal.

Any person desiring to express their views, or to be notified of the action taken on this application should contact the Pend Oreille County Community Development Department. The submitted application and related file documents may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Pend Oreille County Courthouse, Lower Level, 625 West 4th, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821.

Contact: Todd McLaughlin, Community Dev. Natural Resource Planner. Written comments from the public may be submitted to Pend Oreille County no later than July 05, 2012. The Pend Oreille County Planning Commission will be hearing this Substantial Shoreline Development Permit Application on July 10, 2012 at 6:00pm in the Cusick Community Center, 111 S. First Ave., Cusick, WA Required Permits: Substantial Shoreline Development Permit (Pend Oreille County), Hydraulic Project Approval (WDFW), Aquatic Lease (DNR), Federal Authorization Dated: June 18, 2012 Published in The Newport Miner June 20 and 27, 2012. (20-2)

2012195 CAO PB 01 AFFIDAVIT COLLECTING PERSONAL PROPERTY OF DECEDENT – IDAHO SMALL ESTATE I/we swear/affirm under oath: 1. Mary L. Sands, a resident of Bonner County, Idaho, died on Jan. 18, 2011, at 320 McDonald Creek Rd., Blanchard, Idaho 83804.

2. The fair market value of the entire estate of the decedent, wherever located, which is subject to probate, less liens and encumbrances, does not exceed one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000).

3. At least thirty (30) days have passed since the death of the decedent.

4. No application or petition for the appointment of a personal representative or for summary administration is pending or has been granted in any jurisdiction.

5. The undersigned is/are entitled to payment or delivery of the personal property of the decedent as successor(s) in the following respective listed proportion(s) upon the presentation of this affidavit as provided in Section 15-3-1201, of the Idaho Code: Name of Successor Proportion Robert W. Sands 1989 Ford Taurus Robert W. Sands 1992 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer Robert W. Sands 1992 Ford P/U F250 4x4 /s/Robert W. Sands Published in The Gem State Miner June 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2012. (18-4)