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Seattle unanimously approves agreement Selkirk weighs options for funding consolidated school campus BY JANELLE ATYEO OF THE MINER

SEATTLE – The Seattle City Council unanimously approved the agreement with Pend Oreille County for Boundary Dam impact payments, putting an end to a two-year negotiation. The council voted 8-0 in favor of the $19 million agreement during its regular meeting Monday afternoon. County commissioner Laura Merrill and public affairs consultant Bob Royer visited the council Monday to show their support for the agreement. “We appreciate the asset that Boundary Dam is to

“It’s been a difficult process for all concerned, but, in the end, it’s a very positive conclusion for all of us.” Diane Wear Pend Oreille County Commission Chairwoman

the city of Seattle and also to Pend Oreille County, as it is an employer and a member of our community,” Merrill told the council. “We have enjoyed a working relationship with Seattle City Light for over 40 years now, and we look forward to a working relationship for the next 40 years and beyond.”

The impact payment mitigates loss of property tax. The funding goes toward public services such as road maintenance, law enforcement and education. The last contract expired in 2008, and it’s been a long road to the new agreement. The county commissioners signed off Aug. 24. “We are delighted to see these negotiations come to a successful result,” commission chairwoman Diane Wear said in a joint press release. “It’s been a difficult process for all concerned, but, in the end, it’s a very positive conclusion for all of us.” “I am pleased that the City of Seattle and Pend Oreille County were able to negotiate in good faith and resolve the issues,” said councilmember Bruce Harrell, who is chairman of the energy, technology and civil rights committee. “Now the relicensing

process can move forward efficiently, without the threat of impasse.” “Boundary Dam is an essential part of our power portfolio,” added City Light superintendent Jorge Carrasco. “It was important to all of us, especially our ratepayers and the residents of Pend Oreille County, to reach agreement. The resolution adopted by the council puts in place a solid foundation for reaching common ground on impact agreements in the future.”

Give and take Both sides compromised on their original offers. SEE SEATTLE, 2A

Chamber hosts candidates’ forum BY MICHELLE NEDVED OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – The NewportOldtown Chamber of Commerce is hosting a candidates’ forum for Pend Oreille County’s Nov. 2 general election Wednesday, Sept. 29 at 7 p.m. at the Newport High School. As of Tuesday morning, the only local candidates who have confirmed their attendance with the chamber are prosecutor Tom Metzger, commissioner District

2 candidate Brad Stratton, PUD commissioner candidate Rick Larson and treasurer candidate Terri Miller. Both Metzger and Miller are running unopposed. Stratton is running against incumbent Laura Merrill and Larson is running against incumbent Ken Hirsch. All local candidates were invited to the forum, including those who have not confirmed their attendance as of Tuesday: sheriff’s candidates Alan Botzheim and Ron Froman, district court judge

Philip Van De Veer, Hirsch, Merrill, assessor Jim McCrosky, auditor Marianne Nichols, and county clerk Tammie Ownbey. Van De Veer, McCrosky, Nichols and Ownbey are all running unopposed. U.S. Sen. Patty Murray, DWash., and Senate candidate Dino Rossi have not confirmed attendance. Congressional, District 5 candidate Daryl Romeyn will be there, but Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash., has yet to SEE CHAMBER, 2A

Fighting spirit

Local athlete dukes it out for a spot with the top MMA organization BY JANELLE ATYEO OF THE MINER

SPOKANE – Selkirk graduate Cody McKenzie has made quite a name for himself as a mixed martial arts fighter and now he has a chance to make it big. Six figures big. McKenzie is a contender on the reality TV show “The Ultimate Fighter” where 14 up-and-coming fighters train with MMA headliners and slug it out over the six-week program. The man left standing gets a six-figure, multi-fight contract to take the ring with America’s top MMA organization.

living, and dad Mike McKenzie owns and operates the Metaline Mini Mart. His grandfather, Karl McKenzie, served as a Pend Oreille County commissioner in the 1990s. Cody McKenzie, 22, spent the summer filming SEE FIGHTER, 2A

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Heritage Days Historian and retired school teacher Faith McClenny laughs with Stratton Elementary third graders Corra Pelleberg, left, and Emma Lampert from Eloise Opp’s class during a demonstration at Heritage Days Thursday, Sept. 16 at the Pend Oreille County Museum. McClenny asked kids to play Simon Says and point out the sink in the replica schoolhouse. The students were surprised to learn that years before pluming an ordinary bowl served as the classroom sink.

Planners approve new cell tower for Blanchard area BY MICHELLE NEDVED

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McKenzie has always loved to roughhouse with his friends and scrap with his “Hopefully this will pay off. It’s been a lot older brothof fun anyway.” er. “It’s Cody McKenzie just always MMA Fighter been a part of me,” he said. But his parents were a little leery of the career prospects. “At first they were like, ‘Cody, that’s MINER PHOTO|JANELLE ATYEO not a real job,’” he said. But he gets Selkirk graduate and mixed martial arts fighter Cody McKenzie poses after great support from his family. Mom watching the first episode of “The Ultimate Fighter.” McKenzie is a contender on the show with 13 other guys trying for a contract with the UFC. Rhonda McKenzie cuts hair for a

|| Power outage scheduled by PUD NEWPORT – Pend Oreille Public Utility District crews will perform maintenance and testing work the weekend of Sept. 25 and 26 at the Newport and Cusick substations, which will require taking the substations off-line. The following areas will be without power from 12:01 a.m. until approximately 7 a.m., on Saturday, Sept. 25: The towns of Usk and Cusick, the Camas Center for Community Wellness, the Highway 211 corridor south of Davis Lake, and all of the southern portion of Pend Oreille County. On Sunday, Sept. 26 the following areas will be without power from 2-7 a.m.: The town of Newport, and LeClerc Road from Conklin Meadows south to the Idaho border, including Bead and Marshall lakes.

BLANCHARD – The Bonner County planning commission approved construction of a cell tower in the Blanchard area that would give residents and tourists alike better communication service. The commission held a conditional use permit hearing Tuesday, Sept. 14, where about 80 people gathered, mostly in favor of the tower, planning director Clare Marley said. A handful of people were opposed to the project, proposed by the Runberg Revocable Trust, citing health issues and aesthetics. Marley said per Federal Communications Commission regulations, the county cannot consider health risks when

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Also affected will be Highway 2 south to Gray Road, the eastern half of Deer Valley Road, most of Coyote Trail Road, Spring Valley Road, and east to the Idaho border. PUD staff said they appreciate the cooperation and understanding of customers during this time.

Voter registration deadlines nears NEWPORT – The last day to register to vote in Pend Oreille County via mail or online is Monday, Oct. 4. If a person is otherwise eligible to be a registered voter, is not currently registered in Washington state and has resided in Pend Oreille County for at least 30 days before the election, but has failed to register before the cutoff date listed above, that individual

deciding on the placement of a cell tower because the potential dangers are regulated by the FCC. A condition of the permit requires slatted fencing around the facility to prevent it from being an eyesore. The enclosure fence is proposed at a setback of 300 feet from the western boundary and 178 feet from the southern boundary at a height of 6 feet. The Verizon Wireless tower itself, which would stand 199 feet tall to the lightning rod tip, would be gray. It was determined that would blend with the sky the best. The project is located approximately 12 miles south of Oldtown off Blanchard Elk Road. The project site is currently used as a hay field. There are no mapped wetlands

or floodplains, nor are there any surface waters located on the property. The project site is not located within critical wildlife habitat, according to the Bonner County Comprehensive Plan. Marley said U.S. Fish and Wildlife requested they have access to the site to determine what affect the tower has on birds. The tower would initially be equipped with one antenna and accompanying equipment building and have locations available for three future additional carrier antennae and associated equipment. The planning commission approved the application. The decision will not go before county commissioners unless the permit is appealed.

must register in person at the county auditor’s office no later than Monday, Oct. 25. All registered voters in Pend Oreille County will be mailed a ballot Oct. 13. Election Day is Nov. 2. For information regarding assistance with voter registration, voting or accessibility issues, contact the elections office at 509-447-6472 or e-mail lkrizenesky@pendoreille.org.

Usher in fall at Oktoberfest PRIEST RIVER – Oktoberfest at the Beardmore features live music, food and beer Saturday, Sept. 25 in downtown Priest River, starting at 11 a.m. The event was to be organized by the Priest River Chamber of Commerce, but was taken over by local business owners when the chamber decided to

cancel it due to lack of vendors. Since then, VitaLife, Noni Wine Bar, Edward Jones and Emery Tax and Accounting are organizing the event. Festivities include a live performance by The Skivee’s and other bands, a street dance, local vendors, games, a bonfire, beer garden and food. The Priest River City Council approved the permit for the event Monday night. They also approved waiving the open container law so patrons can walk around in a designated area downtown enjoying beer and wine. Wristbands will be passed out to those over the age of 21 and the police department will be on hand to enforce rules. Police chief Ray Roberts told the council Monday that the organizers have done a great job with the event.

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SEATTLE | Contract totals $19 million

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community. “Quite honestly, the almost $3 million is not Seattle City Light offered a low $15 million over the enough to consolidate the campus (our last bond to next 10 years while Pend Oreille County pushed do so was $11 million), but it is a $3 million piece of for $30 million. The new agreement will bring the puzzle,” she wrote in an e-mail to The Miner. $19,043,638 to Pend Oreille County over the next She said it would take more than $7 million to 10 years. The first installment consolidate the K-12 facilities. “The resolution adopted by of almost $700,000 will come One option would be to leverbefore the end of the month. age the impact payments with a the council puts in place a Another payment will come capital projects levy and access solid foundation for reaching some state matching funds. If in December, bringing the county’s annual sum to $1.39 the community isn’t supportive common ground on impact million. That’s about what was of a consolidated campus, the planned for in the 2010 budget. agreements in the future.” impact payment could be put In all, the 10-year contract is toward upgrades to both the high Jorge Carrasco worth $3.7 million more than school and elementary buildings. Seattle City Light Superintendent if the previous agreement had But, Lotze said, $3 million won’t been continued as is. go far. Most of that increase is thanks to a new facet of A community facilities group is scheduled to meet the agreement – a $3 million settlement for Bound- Nov. 17 at 6 p.m. in the high school music room. The ary Dam’s relicensing. The county had intervened district welcomes anyone who wishes to attend meetin the federal relicensing process, but per the agree- ings to help the district develop a long-range facilities ment will withdraw its complaints. plan. The payments for the Cusick and Newport school Lotze thanked the commissioners for their efforts districts will stay about the same as in the last conin the negotiations: “This is the best opportunity the tract. Cusick will get $26,000 each year and NewSelkirk School District has had in a very long time to port $32,000. The north county towns will get an develop a long-term facilities solution.” increase of 82 percent. Metaline, Metaline Falls and Ione will get $34,000 this year, and that amount Issue could return to Legislature will increase by $500 per year. The county’s share, Superintendent Lotze is disappointed that City which goes into the general fund, totals $1.1 Light refused to negotiate directly with the school million this year. Over the life of the contract, the district. It’s allowed for under state law, and Lotze county will get nearly $2 million more than if the said they would have challenged it if the legal costs current contract was continued as is. wouldn’t have been so expensive. “It wasn’t until the county commissioners championed the school district’s position that there was even Selkirk to weigh options consideration of our request from City Light,” she The Selkirk School District will also get a larger said. sum. Hopes are to put the money toward an upLotze sees the payments as compensation for graded school building at a consolidated campus Boundary’s adverse impact on local levy and bond site. City Light footed the bill for the high school measures. Were City Light not a property tax-exempt building 40 years ago, but the facility is deterioratentity, the utility would bear about 40-50 percent of ing, and several bond measures have failed at the the cost of any levy or bond passed by the commupolls. nity, she said. She added that the Ponderay Newsprint Over the contract, the district will receive close to Co. bears a similar percentage of Cusick School $3 million. Lotze said that is only $930,000 more District levies and bonds. than they would have received if the last agreement The commissioners were hoping to equate the was continued as is. impact payments with public utility district taxes Selkirk was hoping for a lump sum payment. Inor another formula that would set a standard for stead, it will get the majority of its payment in three the annual payments more closely tied to tax rates. $950,000 checks, coming in 2013, 2014 and 2015 While the legislation passed, any mention of a and no payment in later years. Superintendent formula was erased from the bill. Nancy Lotze, who has been active in the negotiaIt’s possible though that the county could return tions with City Light, said that gives the school to Olympia for future sessions. The new agreement district a few years to make some decisions with the does not preclude their taking up legislation again.

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Phone taxes for 911 rising next year in county BY JANELLE ATYEO OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – Statewide, taxes for enhanced 911 services are going up. The charge appears on phone bills, for both land lands and cell phones, and now the charge will apply to the Internet-based voice service known as Voice of Internet Protocol or VOIP. In all, residents will pay 95 cents per month. The county portion of the tax is going from 50 to 70 cents, and the state portion is rising from 20 to 25 cents. The change takes effect Jan. 1, 2011. That will bring in an additional $31,000 for e-911 in Pend Oreille

County, bringing the county’s total from $78,700 to $110,000 per year. The new tax revenue, though, is really a wash. The state funds the county receives will be reduced by $31,000. County commissioners approved the new excise tax unanimously earlier this month. If the county did not pursue the tax amendment, it would not be eligible to receive state funding. The funding is meant to upgrade technology to a new “next generation” 911 system. Eventually, 911 centers will be able to receive text messages, photos, e-mails and videos. The new technology is about two to

three years away. Thoughts are it will aid deaf, blind, the hard of hearing and people with a speech disability in connecting with 911 centers. Currently some people must rely on a teletypewriter (TTY) or a third party to make emergency calls. The ability to receive photos may give dispatch centers more information on likely injuries to passengers from services like OnStar, Sync and others. That information can be provided to responders. The program comes through Senate Bill 6846, which was passed this spring.

Deer, youth pheasant season opens soon in most of Idaho

BOISE – The regular deer season opens Oct. 10 in most regions of Idaho. A youth pheasant season opens statewide Saturday, Oct. 2, and runs through Oct. 8 for all licensed hunters 10 to 15 years old. In some areas, a regular deer tag allows hunters to take either mule deer or white-tailed deer. A white-tailed deer tag allows hunter to take only a white-tail. Many areas across the state also offer antlerless youth hunt opportunities, but check the 2010 big game rules brochure carefully for the areas where youth hunts are open. To hunt deer in Idaho during the regular season, a hunter

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confirm. State senate candidate Barbara Mowrey is attending, but Sen. Bob Morton, R-Orient, has not confirmed. Check The Miner Online throughout the week to see who confirms in coming days. Reps. Shelly Short, R-Addy, and

Joel Kretz, R-Wauconda, are running unopposed and will not be in attendance. The public is encouraged to attend. The chamber organizers said they feel this is a chance for the public to ask the candidates questions and hear their views on current issues. The event will also be televised on KUBS channel 9.

FIGHTER |Show airs each Wednesday on Spike TV in The Ultimate Fighter house on the show’s first episode. After the fight, he explained how he modifies the choke hold to cut off both arteries to the brain and put his opponent to sleep. TUF coach Georges St-Pierre must have known about McKenzie’s signature move. Before his fight on the show’s first episode, GSP correctly predicted how the fight would finish.

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the show in Las Vegas. He met the big names of the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship): president Dana White, and this season’s Ultimate Fighter coaches Georges St-Pierre and Josh Koscheck. “It was cool,” McKenzie said of meeting the faces of the UFC. “It was a different experience, but at the same time they’re all just people.” Dedication In the first episode, which Mom Rhonda McKenaired Sept. 15, W H AT ’S N E X T: zie said it’s always a little 28 young men nerve-wracking to watch “THE ULTIMATE were paired up to FIGHTER” is on Spike her son fight. She and her fight, and only the TV each Wednesday husband Mike have been winning 14 made at 10 p.m. there for almost every one it into the TUF of their son’s matches. house to conA lightweight who usutinue on with the ally fights at 145 or 155, show and have McKenzie has had matches a chance at the UFC contract. around the region, in Canada and The show airs Wednesdays at 10 Washington. His furthest bout p.m. on Spike TV. In next week’s was in the Middle East’s first ever episode, the coaches will chose MMA match last December. their teams and set about a heavy “I support anything my boys training schedule. Each week ando,” Rhonda said. “It’s reother fighter will be sent home. ally stressful to watch, but it also McKenzie couldn’t say anything makes you pretty proud of him. about the show’s outcome. But He worked really hard to get even making it on the show was where he is.” a feat. He was among 300 other When McKenzie was growing fighters trying out last spring in up in Cordova, Alaska, he took Charlotte, N.C. He said he didn’t judo for four years. The family even want to do the show at first, moved to Metaline Falls during but figured it would be good expo- his freshman year of high school. sure for his career. McKenzie began MMA training at “Hopefully this will pay off,” he age 16 and would drive to a Muay said. “It’s been a lot of fun anyThai gym in Trail, B.C., six days a way.” week. It was an hour and 15-minute drive each way. McKenzie helped bring Selkirk Skill High School’s wrestling program Mixed martial arts is part subback from a 10-year hiatus. Durmission grappling, part kickboxing his senior year, 2005-06, he ing and striking, and part martial worked with coach Keith Saxe to arts. Some call it MMA, some say revive the sport for the Rangers. ultimate fighting. Some see the He wrestled some big contenders caged octagon and call it cage and came out with a winning fighting, and the sport gets a bad record, but because the sport was rap for the bloody faces that some- in a trial period at Selkirk, he times result. didn’t get a chance to wrestle in “A lot of people see the small the post-season and try for a spot gloves, and the kicks, and the at state. McKenzie still returns to blood and the elbows and think help coach when he can. it’s a lot worse than it is,” McKenMcKenzie spent most of his zie said. childhood in Alaska where his But it’s actually a very safe dad was a commercial fisherman. sport, he explained. While When the boat wrecked, the famhe’s seen a share of players get ily sold out of the business and carted out of football games on a moved to Metaline Falls where stretcher, no one has ever been Mike and Rhonda grew up. killed during an MMA match. “I’m glad we moved,” Cody said. (Two fighters have died following “I don’t think I would have ever knockouts when the men never found MMA in Alaska.” regained consciousness.) McKenzie still spends most The repeated blows with soft summers on the boat his brother, gloves in boxing rattle the brain David, owns. in dangerous ways. But in MMA, “Cordova is also my home,” he the fighter can only get knocked said, “and Metaline Falls. They’re out once. Referees are good about all my home. I’m a small town calling a match when a down guy.” fighter can no longer defend McKenzie currently resides in himself. The worst injuries in Spokane Valley where he coaches MMA are usually broken noses, full time at a gym, Spokane School broken hands and black eyes, of Boxing and MMA. He trains McKenzie said. In fact, some fights with one of his favorite fighters, finish without the winner getting Lyle Beerbohm. When he’s in touched once. Alaska he coaches kids for free “so “It you’re good, it’s real safe,” they’ll remember me later on,” he McKenzie said. said. And McKenzie is pretty good. He He thanked all of his fans for has a professional record of 11-0. watching and supporting him. He’s finished all of his fights in the Close friends and supporters will first round, and the last nine have gather around him each week to come by guillotine – or McKenzie’s watch “The Ultimate Fighter” at own version of the guillotine, the Hooters in Spokane Valley. He’ll McKenzietine, as he calls it. be there Sept. 22, but miss the It’s how he finished his opponext two weeks to visit Alaska, nent, Amir Khillah, to win a spot returning for the final two shows.

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Summer temperatures held on for the first week of fall last year. Highs reached 90 and didn’t dip below 76. Overnight lows stayed between 47 and 37, and there was no rain.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2010 |

Man sentenced for failing to register as sex offender

BR I E FLY Heavy rain, low temps ease fire danger, burn ban lifted OLYMPIA – The statewide burn ban has been lifted from Department of Natural Resources protected lands earlier than anticipated, according to a press release from DNR. The heavy rainfall throughout the state has eased the summer fire danger and the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center’s September 2010 outlook calls for below normal temperatures and above normal precipitation. The conditions allow DNR to remove the statewide burn ban before Sept. 30. The burn ban was ordered on July 15 to reduce the number of wildfires caused by escaped debris burns and recreational fires on forestland. These fires can cause extensive damage to natural resources and property and can cost the state millions of dollars in fire suppression costs. This year was the first that Commissioner of Public Lands Peter Goldmark issued a Commissioner’s Order calling for a statewide burn ban on all DNRprotected lands.

Small grass fires on Scotia Road, one suspicious NEWPORT – A fire pit apparently smoldered for five days before catching about a half acre of grassland on fire on the east side of the road at about the 1,000 block of Scotia Road, south of Newport Tuesday, Sept. 14. According to Dean Keck of the South Pend Oreille Fire and Rescue District, the fire appeared to start in a fire pit that was lit Friday. “Nobody lived on the land,” said Keck. He said the fire burned about a quarter of an acre before fire crews were able to put it out. They returned the next day to fight a small fire near that location. “This one seemed suspicious,” he said. The state Department of Land and Natural Resources will look into that one, he said.

Deadline nears on tax extension

BOISE – If you haven’t filed your 2009 Idaho state income taxes, the clock is ticking. Taxpayers who qualified for an automatic extension of time to file Idaho returns must send their return and full payment by Oct. 15, according to the Idaho State Tax Commission. Idaho law allows these taxpayers to avoid a penalty for late filing, but they’ll be charged 5 percent interest on any tax that was due and not paid by April 15. “We’re expecting about 20,000 returns to be filed by the Oct. 15 due date,” said Dan John, tax policy supervisor for the Tax Commission. Taxpayers can file returns electronically through Oct. 15. Some may qualify to file online for free through the Free File program available at tax.idaho.gov (click on “Free income tax filing” in the “Quick Picks” section). Filers can also pay their taxes electronically through tax.idaho. gov. And they can mail returns and payments to the Idaho State Tax Commission, P.O. Box 56, Boise, ID 83756-0056. For help computing interest, taxpayers should call 800-9727660 toll free, or visit the Coeur d’Alene office at 1910 Northwest Blvd., Suite 100, open Oct. 12-15, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

NEWPORT – A man who was convicted of two counts of child rape committed when he was 13 years old received a 240 day jail sentence and $950 in fines and court costs for failing to register as a sex offender. Dylan D. Boggs, 30, was sentenced Sept. 16 when he appeared before Superior Court judge Allen Nielson. Defense attorney Barrett Scudder said that Boggs had lost his place to live in the upper Metaline area in Pend Oreille County and moved to Spokane to find work last spring. Scudder said Boggs was staying with friends in Spokane and didn’t want them to lose their place if

he registered as a sex offender at that address. “These life long registration requirements are pretty tough,” Scudder said, noting that the convictions requiring the registration occurred in 1995. Nielson said Boggs could serve his sentence concurrent with a 240-day sentence he received in District Court for obstructing a law enforcement officer. He fined Boggs a total of $950, including $500 for crime victims compensation, $200 for court costs, $100 for a DNA test and $150 for a public defender. He allowed Boggs to make $25 a month payments, starting in March.

COURTESY PHOTO|ANICA AKESSON

Locals compete at state fair Anica Akesson, left, with her horse “Irvin” and Samantha Morrel and her horse “Kachela” competed at the Washington State 4-H Fair in Puyallup Sept. 9-13 in Senior Performance. This was Morrel’s fourth trip to the state fair and Akesson’s second. Morrel, 18, recently graduated from home schooling and Akesson, 16, attends Life Prep Academy. The girls competed in fitting and showing, English equitation, stock seat equitation, trail class and bareback.

Apply now for energy assistance NEWPORT – Rural Resources is now taking pre-applications for the federally funded Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), which serves Pend Oreille, Ferry, Lincoln and Stevens counties. This program provides heating assistance one time annually to households at or below 125 percent of poverty. Households unsure if they qualify are encouraged to apply as they may qualify for other

available programs. Households will be notified of their eligibility. Pre-applications are available at Rural Resources offices, local area food banks, senior centers and on the Internet at www.ruralresources.org. Return the application as soon as possible. Applications received after Nov. 1 are placed on a waiting list. Rural Resources in Newport is located at 420 Highway 2.

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Time for county to renew partnership with Seattle

he two-year battle between Pend Oreille County and Seattle City Light is finally over. When the smoke clears, this community and Seattle should renew the strong partnership they have had for more than 50 years. The impact payments the city-owned utility will pay the county for the operation of their Boundary Hydroelectric Project here is fair. Some in Seattle will say it is too much and some here will say it is too little, but the deal is done and it’s time to move on together. SCL will pay more than it would have under the existing contract and much more than its first very low offer. The county won’t get its first very high demand. The agreement is also simpler than the old one. It doesn’t have the fixed formula that the county wanted but also doesn’t stop county officials from asking the legislature to remedy that in the future. This issue really wasn’t between the county and city but more about a fair system to pay communities for having any public facility located in them. A formula is really needed for all these projects that is closer to what private firms would pay in taxes. There were no villains in this tense negotiation. Both Pend Oreille County and SCL officials were trying to represent the best interests of their constituents. That’s their job and they all did a good job of it during this lengthy and complex negotiation. The Goliath Seattle City Light used all its power for its side while Pend Oreille County, playing David, evened the odds by bringing in Bob Royer and his Gallatin Group public relations firm. Royer, who had worked for SCL and was deputy mayor of Seattle at one time, kept them in the game. County prosecutor Tom Metzger also played an important role in these complicated negotiations. The county commissioners kept working the front lines. Our legislators, Sen. Bob Morton, R-Orient, and Reps. Joel Kretz, R-Wauconda, and Shelly Short, R-Addy, also put some heat on the Seattle giants in Olympia. The big city and others learned that this little rural community could put up a big fight when necessary. At the same time, SCL officials kept their cool and their future positive goals in this county. They never threatened to punish the community and in fact continued to work on the deal with the PUD to mitigate the Sullivan Dam project. This deal will save county electric ratepayers for a long time. They also continued to support community events and the county in general where 40 percent of Seattle’s electric power comes from. During the next 10 years of this contract, we believe this special partnership between this region and Seattle will benefit both. --FJW

I-1098 wont’ pass I see the Seattle Times decided to rattle Bill Gates Sr.’s cage in its editorial column instead of sticking The Truth Needle into him. The Truth Needle is what The Times calls its investigations into claims made by political candidates and campaigns. They’ve zeroed in on U.S. Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., and Republican challenger Dino Rossi so far. You know, Patty takes credit for stopping the feds from awarding a $35 billion aircraft tanker contract to a foreign company thus giving Boeing another shot at a bid. The Times responds that she was “mostly right” although she goes a bit far in giving the impression she was a Lone Ranger and did it all by herself. Rossi got the needle for claiming she voted for every spending bill in Congress since 2004 and The Times tells us she voted against four consecutive budgets starting in fiscal 2004 when Republicans controlled the House, the Senate and the White House. Actually, I don’t know why it matters since the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that candidates were not required to tell the truth about their opponents, but The Times has taken it upon itself to help us voters distinguish between fact and fiction. But back to Bill Gates Sr., who appears in a television ad that touts Initiative 1098, proposing a state income tax of 5 percent on annual income above $200,000 for individuals and $400,000 for couples, the supposed sweetener being a cut in the state property tax by 20 percent and an increase in the Business and Occupation tax credit for small businesses to

$4,800. He never utters the dreaded words “state income tax.” “I love Washington,” he says. OK, can’t argue with that. He certainly has GUEST every reason OPINION to. “That’s why I helped write ADELE Initiative 1098.” FERGUSON Middle class CORRESPONDENT families have been struggling, he says, so I1098 will tax higher earning folks plus give tax breaks to property owners and small businesses. The proceeds will be more than $2 billion a year to improve education and health care. “Only 1.2 percent of the wealthiest will pay more. Support I-1098. It’s good for Washington.” I-1098 is good for Washington like earthquakes and forest fires are good for Washington. In an article in The Times by a couple of King County business organization execs, Mike Sotelo and Craig Dawson, we learn that the very business owners Gates claims to want to help, are hit the hardest. Almost 70 percent of those earning $200,000 are small business owners, they say. Also, we lost 130,000 jobs here last year, but mostly in the private sector. The state lost 3,100, local governments 1,900 and the feds added 1,900. The Times zaps Bill Jr.’s pop for not calling it a tax increase and not explaining that SEE GUEST, 4A

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|| Churches are reaching out To the editor: A response to the letter from Siriana DaLene Cates of Metaline Falls (Sept. 8). I have been fortunate to have been attending the American Lutheran Church in Newport. I am seeing that they are certainly about reaching out to so many citizens in Pend Oreille county and the world. I see the other churches in Newport reaching out to help others in need in this community also. The Second Harvest food drive the church has three times a year is an example of this. The church women donate hundreds of quilts annually to World Relief as well as to families who are burned out of their homes in the area. The joint Lenten Soup Suppers from three Christian churches during the Lent season also help in the basic call to bring people to God. Yes, the choice is ours to stand up, step out and help our fellow Pend Oreille people to see that God is working through the churches to help our fellow man. I for one see it happening here in the Newport area! I am sure there are many other stories about other Christian activities the churches in Pend Oreille county can tell. Am I right? -Jean Kress Newport

Commissioners mismanage county money To the editor: The primary reason for the county’s budget woes rests with the commissioners’ decision and primarily one commissioner: Laura Merrill. The county used to have all computer systems, hardware and software man-

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aged by various departments and within their budgets. When the information technology (IT) department was formed no monies were taken from the various department budgets and the IT department has become a $285,000 a year department with no revenue. Then our illustrious commissioner Merrill talked the other two commissioners into borrowing $1.2 million from the state to update the computer system, resulting in a $292,000 payment for the next five years! Add to that the raises and the new hires and the result is a $700,000-plus a year suck on the general fund. The comprehensive plan requires there be a plan of how the additional monies will be generated for paying the bills. The only plan was to tap into Seattle City Light for bigger annual payments, and that is another subject for another day. Now let’s look at how she has managed to float this so far. About four years ago there was a million dollars or more in carryover funds from previous years, and there was a million in the timber fund. Counseling once had a three-quarter million bank account, and the road department had about three-quarter million more per year to operate than they presently have. The commissioners have begged, borrowed and stole from every possible fund and revenue source and are now facing dire cuts to balance the budget since there is nothing left to steal. They even stole from taxpayers’ pocketbooks by obligating us to this computer bond payment. As Donald Trump would say: Commissioner Merrill – you’re fired! You flunked Economics 101. -Jim Marthaller Newport

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Visit The Miner Online to answer our readers’ poll question through Tuesday morning. Find it on the left-hand side of the page at www.PendOreilleRiverValley.com. The results will be printed next week on this page. You need not be a subscriber to participate. If you have ideas for future readers’ poll topics, submit them to theminer@povn.com. Tea Party candidate Christine O’Donnell defeated Republican favorite Michael Castle in the Delaware Republican Senate primary Tuesday, Sept. 14. While some declare this a victory for the grassroots Tea Party movement, which claims to be closer to true conservative Republican roots, others say this doesn’t bode well for Republicans in general. The idea is that Democrats will have an easier time defeating more radical Tea Party candidates than they would mainstream Republicans in November’s General Election. Or that the Tea Party will split the Republican votes allowing Democrats to win. What effect do you think Tea Partiers will have on the general election? A. Tea Partiers are a grassroots movement that embodies what the people want and they will be successful in November. B. Like most all third parties in the U.S., the Tea Party will fade into history. They will have little effect on the November election. C. Tea Partiers will have an effect, but it will be a benefit for Democrats, who will remain in control. D. If Tea Partiers and Republicans can unite, they will defeat the Democrats this November.

Editor should appreciate local boards To the editor: I am one of those “local officials using new meeting language” referred to in the editor’s opinion column last week. I will take his comments to heart and make sure we discuss them during our next workshop! My opinion? It is a shame he does not express appreciation in his column for the detailed minutes that permit his reporter to cover our meetings in Newport without actually being there. It is a shame he does not reimburse mileage and encourage his reporters to regularly attend meetings in Cusick, Ione and Metaline Falls. It is a shame he doesn’t try to prove that good news and compliments can sell more newspapers than bad news and controversy. It is a shame he focuses on conflicts between the PUD, county, EDC and TEDD, rather than highlighting our accomplishments. It is a shame he doesn’t reveal in his column how much his “paper of record” makes off the many entities that must purchase space for required public notices. (My wife and I recently personally paid $316.80 for two weeks’ worth, and we have one more to go for a conditional use permit process in Newport.) PUD board workshops are pre-announced and public just like the rest of every meeting. We would be pleased (and possibly die of shock) if a reporter took the time to show up. We never take official action during a workshop, and we are pretty good about returning phone calls and answering questions honestly. It seems to me that if “all the boards governing everything

from the utility district to the school district” were actually hiding things, there would be big headlines on those subjects. Keep hoping, FJW, but this community and its leaders are simply not as dysfunctional as you depict us! -Dan Peterson PUD Commissioner Diamond Lake

Sacheen will be an expensive system To the editor: Sacheen Lake property owners are on the verge of paying some of the highest sewer rates in the nation, and we won’t even get water with it like most folks do. Get anybody’s attention? We are, within the next couple weeks, going to be asked if we want to do a lake-wide sewer system. If you don’t want it, you need to respond in writing within 10 days of the only “public hearing” on the subject to be held Oct. 2. Check it out before it is too late. Seattle residents pay some of the highest sewer rates in the nation, and they only pay on average $46.70 per month. Sacheen residents will be in excess of $125 per month. It is a fact! What minor water issues Sacheen Lake has can’t even be proven related to septic issues, but we will start with them because they are an easy target to hit. Top it all off with this: if the planned system fails, it will dump into the Davis Lake drainage area. Not ours. Now is that “doing unto others” as they say? And I don’t think they are even aware of it. Shouldn’t be legal, but evidently it is. Get anybody’s attention? They are buying land based on SEE LETTERS, 4A

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a 2-year-old appraisal, have not done a rock study around the lake, have not done site visits of lots to be served, and yet, we are on the verge of saying “Yes” to a project that hasn’t been fully researched. If we have cost overruns because of this lack of study, you will just have to pay for them over and above the $125 a month. You wouldn’t believe it unless you were right in the middle of this mess. Get ready! -Richard Prange Sacheen Lake

Spray park gets support To the editor: I am writing this letter to thank everyone for their wonderful support, pledges and donations we have received towards our proposed Newport Spray Park. The response has been overwhelming positive and we are very excited about the possibility of the spray park becoming a reality. Newport was thrilled to learn last week that we scored six out of 63 projects for the grant that we had applied for through the State of Washington Recreation Conservation Office (RCO). A ranking of sixth place is a very high placement and has an excellent chance of receiving funding from the Governor for RCO grants in 2011. We will be keeping our fingers crossed that funding for RCO grants in the State’s next budgetary cycle can be maintained. Thank you again for your support for the Newport Spray Park and we look forward to being able to move ahead with this project once we have final grant approval. -Shirley Sands Newport Mayor

Full-time commissioners too much To the editor: Last week The Miner reported on Pend Oreille County finances, and that the county commissioners were considering a 10-percent pay reduction or giving up their 3-percent automatic cost of living raise. It sounds noble, but misses the real point that our small county doesn’t need three full time commissioners. We can imagine how difficult it would be at work if each of us had to answer to a committee of three bosses. Certainly having three full time commissioners is overkill and an example of too much government. This newspaper would not be profitable if it had three full time editors. The Tea Party movement about limiting or reducing the influence of government and excessive spending doesn’t match up with Pend Oreille County government and its junior taxing districts. Excessive spending runs rampant in our rural county. Overspending today to build government regulations and programs that won’t be needed for many years seems out of place in the current economy

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and our small county population. All of the elected and incumbent commissioners have been overspending. Just look at the number of consultants they have been hired to address problems. We pay double for our own employees when we hire consultants to hold their hands. Watching the growth development regulation hearings led by a consultant was an example of paying double for a government function. The decision to have three full time commissioners wasn’t submitted to county voters. Our county commissioners created their full time jobs along with a 73 percent salary increase. This change happened overnight and without public input. Smaller government should be something that starts at the local level. Rather than just worry about our federal government growth, shouldn’t we wonder why we have so much local government? Clearly, we have way more than we need or want. -Pete Scobby Newport

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the property and B and O tax cuts are chickenfeed. It’s something else that Gates Sr. doesn’t say, however, that needs to be repeated over and over between now and Nov. 2. He knows but the average voter forgets that while the Legislature can’t monkey with an initiative for two years after passage, from then on it’s open sesame. I’ve seen a few letters to the editor praising I-1098 because the big earners will pay it. Boy, are these people in for a surprise if, God forbid, it passes. Our lawmakers would adjust the rate down into the middle class as soon as it’s possible to ensure a more stable return. We would all be paying it. The property tax cut and B and O tax increase would be rewritten to restore the bucks there too. I don’t think it will pass. We’ve said no four times before. We’re not stupid. (Adele Ferguson can be reached at P.O. Box 69, Hansville, WA 98340.)

NEWPORT – In a corner of the Newport Cemetery, lays the grave of Robert Payne Jared. His grave, next to his wife Sarah, was only marked by a simple flat headstone that bore nothing more than the words: Father 1842-1920. Now, a white marble headstone engraved with Sgt. Robert Payne Jared, CSA, marks the grave. This stark white stone joins others scattered around the cemetery, those of Union Civil War veterans, and veterans of other wars since. Robert Jared, the son of a gospel preacher, was born in Oct. 2, 1842, in White County, Tenn. When war broke out, Robert, then 19, enlisted as a private with the 1st Tennessee Infantry. At the battle of Fort Donelson on the Cumberland River, Jared was captured by Union forces and imprisoned for seven months. Upon his parole, he joined the 50th Tennessee Infantry where he went on to fight at Missionary Ridge, Chickamauga, Atlanta, and in various other battles and skirmishes. After the war, Jared returned home where he married Sarah Ann Campbell. Together they moved from Tennessee to Texas and later headed west, finally settling in Pend Oreille County. Jared died in Newport on Dec. 8, 1920. Like his gravesite, Jared’s Civil

These Civil War re-enactors were on hand at the Newport Cemetery Sept. 12 to dedicate a memorial for Robert Payne Jared, a Confederate Civil War veteran who is buried in Newport.

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Planning Commission approves vacation rental BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

CUSICK – The Pend Oreille County Planning Commission gave conditional approval for a vacation rental on Diamond Lake at its monthly meeting Sept. 14. The vacation rental, owned by Janet Rea, was one of two vacation rentals whose applications were accepted before the county’s current moratorium vacation rental applications was put in place. It is located at 332 Bayview Blvd., on the back side of Diamond Lake. There were a number of letters opposing the conditional use permit and several people showed up to speak at the Planning Commission meeting. Opponents’ concerns included the narrow roads, disruption to the neighborhood and the fact

that it is located near another approved vacation rental. Planning commissioners agreed to approve Rea’s vacation rental if a boathouse on the property isn’t used for tenants, Rea developed a more specific way to deal with complaints in the management plan and showed she had insurance. The conditional use permit would be reviewed in a year, similar to what county commissioners plan to do with the vacation rental chapter of the development regulations. All Planning Commission actions can be appealed to the county commissioners by anyone who has standing to appeal, said Mike Lithgow, community development director for the county. Planning commissioners also approved a conditional use permit for a bed and breakfast, located at

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and researching its history, Pat Weeks and Bettie Perry discovered that there was an unrecognized Civil War soldier buried there. Weeks contacted the Sons of Confederate Veterans in Seattle, saying she believed Jared, a Confederate Veteran, was buried in Newport. Working with the Daughters of Union Veterans, she sent Dan Phillips, from the Sons of Confederate Veterans, the Jared family genealogy and U.S. government documents that proved Jared’s Civil War service records. After contacting Dorothy Bernard, Sgt. Jared’s great-granddaughter, and receiving family approval, Phillips made arrangements with the U.S. Veterans Administration to obtain a fitting headstone for Sgt. Jared. After only

a short few weeks the headstone arrived at the Newport Cemetery and was installed by cemetery staff. On Sunday, Sept. 12, Jared’s lone surviving grandson, Cecil Jared, and 53 members of the Jared family along with friends, dedicated the new grave marker at the Newport Cemetery. Members of the Sons of Confederate Veterans and the American Legion joined the family to honor Sgt. Jared. To honor his military service, Jared received a 21 gun salute from a Confederate honor guard, made up of Civil War reenactors from the Washington Civil War Association, who actually represent the 7th Tennessee Infantry. In a long overdue and fitting ceremony, Sgt. Jared was finally honored for his service.

76 Rooster Row Lane near Ione. The bed and breakfast is only the second bed and breakfast outside a city approved in Pend Oreille County, Lithgow said. The planning commission also: * Denied a building setback variance for James W. Sands in Sunnyside Meadows near the Pend Oreille River. * Conditionally approved a building setback variance for Karlene and Nick Tanner. The Tanners want to build a garage within four feet of the county right of way for their Diamond Lake property. The Tanners will have to have a licensed engineer develop a storm water management plan and get a county permit to work in the right of way to make sure the driveway and the county roadway line up correctly. * Approved a substantial shoreline development permit for a recreational dock for Terry Reed on Sacheen Lake. * Denied a building setback variance for Stephen and Laurie Petroni for a Diamond Lake property. * Tabled until the next meeting a decision on a substantial shoreline development permit for Vernon Oertel.

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PUD approves Sullivan Lake water sale

NEWPORT – During a special meeting Sept. 15, the Pend Oreille Public Utility District (PUD) commissioners approved an agreement over water sales from Sullivan Lake Dam. The Washington State Department of Ecology’s Office of Columbia River (OCR) will pay the PUD a total of $14 million for perpetual annual deliveries of water, which will be used to increase flows in the Columbia River during the summer months. The revenue will help pay for a cold water pipe, which the PUD must build to channel cool water from the bottom of Sullivan Lake to Sullivan Creek. The cool water means improved water quality for fish habitat in the creek. The project was agreed to in the settlement agreement for the Sullivan Creek Hydroelectric Project. The water sale will also help

fund additional recreation opportunities to offset impacts associated with lower lake levels. “Insuring that the expenses related to the decommissioning of the Sullivan Creek Project are not passed along to our customers in the form of rate increases was a primary goal during this process,” PUD general manager Bob Geddes said. The water sale agreement was developed concurrently with a settlement agreement between the PUD, state and federal agencies, external stakeholders, the Kalispel Tribe of Indians, and the public for the future operations of the Sullivan Lake Dam. The agreement was filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), along with the PUD’s license surrender application for the Sullivan Creek project. Since the PUD purchased the

Sullivan Creek Hydroelectric Project in 1959, the dam has been operated as a storage project under a FERC license. The larger lake created by the storage impoundment allowed for increased recreation and fisheries uses, and water was released through a Pacific Northwest Coordination Agreement from October through December for downstream power benefits. Under the new agreement, a total of 14,000 acre feet of water will be released from June through September. The schedule for water released during June through August will be minimized to provide for continued recreational uses at Sullivan Lake and meet water quality standards. Release levels will increase beginning with the second week in September to draw the lake down to winter elevations.

Abbey offers firewood NEWPORT – With the coming of cold weather, the necessity of providing fuel for homes is a concern for many. Sravasti

Results of ‘secret shopper’ program presented Sept. 29 USK – Roger Brooks of Destinations Development will present the results of a “secret shopper” program he conducted in Pend Oreille County for the Economic Development Council. Brooks will make a presentation about what sort of first impressions visitors to the area might get, what sort of business mix is in the area, how the area stands up against other areas and he’ll present some tips about what business people can do to bring spending to the area. The presentation will take place at the Camas Center for Community Wellness in Usk Wednesday, Sept. 29, from 8-10:30 a.m. The event is free and refreshments will be served.

Abbey, south of Newport, has firewood to share with the community. Donations are appreciated, but not required. Residents have been thinning more than 6 acres of timber over the last two years. All the wood is cut, some of it is bucked and some is in 4- to 8-foot lengths. Due to liability and safety issues chainsaws are not permitted on site. This is a great way for the abbey

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NEWPORT â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Students from Newport learned about the areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s past when they visited the Pend Oreille County Museumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s displays for the annual Heritage Days, held in Newport Sept. 16-18. They listened to volunteer Candi Stipe tell about the railroadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s central roll in early Newport before they toured the museumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s historic caboose. On Saturday, the Pend Oreille Valley Railroad had a modern diesel engine on site. Third graders from Eloise Oppâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Stratton Elementary class were amongst the first groups to tour the exhibits Thursday afternoon. The kids gathered in a replica of an early schoolhouse with historian Faith McClenny dressed as a schoolteacher from the days when early settlers would build one-room buildings so their children could go to school. A retired school teacher herself, McClenny played Simon Says with the kids, having them point out objects in the room they might find in their classrooms today and items that have been replaced by modern technology. In booths set up on the museum lawn, kids learned about rocks and gems with volunteer Fran Adams. She passed around a lumpy, round rock before telling the kids it was actually fossilized dinosaur poop. Their curious expressions changed into winces of disgust and surprise. Next door, they sifted for gold with Dean Youngue, who brought his mining exhibit. Sam Brooks demonstrated watercolors, and Linda Karr brought her spinning wheel. Smokey Bear visited with the U.S. Forest Service, and the local ranger district put together a display with news clippings and photos of the 1910 fire.

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Dean Youngue explains mining techniques such as gold panning to Stratton Elementary third graders Will Davidson and Kayla Larson during the annual Heritage Days at the Pend Oreille County Museum Thursday.

LOWER LEFT: Stratton third graders Mattea Sigfrinius, left, Corra Pelleberg and Emma Lampert pass an artifact from the rock and gem display during Heritage Days. Their expressions changed after presenter Fran Adams informed them the rock-like chunk was actually dinosaur poop. About 115 kids toured the museum Thursday, more came with their classes on Friday, and heritage exhibits were open Saturday as well.

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ABOVE: Newport third grader Joshua David makes his way down from the historic caboose at the Pend Oreille County Museum. Eloise Oppâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s class visited the museumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Heritage Days displays Thursday, Sept. 16.

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BR I E FLY Blanchard dinner features sportsman auction BLANCHARD – The annual Sportsman Dinner and Auction is Sept. 25 at the Blanchard Community Center, from 5-8 p.m. Silent auction items include gear for sporting, hunting and fishing. Dinner includes meats, salads, desserts and a beverage for $8 per person. Children 12 and under eat for $5. Organizers are still seeking donations of sporting goods items for the auction. Items can be dropped off at the center at 685 Rusho Lane, or call 208437-1037 to arrange pickup.

NEWPORT – Children with limited access to dental care can visit the dentist when the Washington Dental Service Foundation Smile Mobile visits Newport in October. The Smile Mobile travels the state offering examinations to children who might not otherwise have access to dental care. It is a brightly painted, 38-foot dental clinic on wheels, sponsored by Washington Dental Service in partnership with Seattle Children’s Hospital. Children birth through high school in low-income families can be scheduled by calling Kathleen Green at 509-4474832 before Oct. 4.

Chamber collects coats for kids NEWPORT – The Newport/ Oldtown Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a Coats for Kids project. The chamber is asking for gently used children’s sized coats. Collection bins are located at Mountain West Bank, Family Foods, Ben Franklin, the Newport post office and the chamber office. The coats will be laundered by the Newport Hospital and Newport Laundry and will be distributed by the food bank.

Locals take the stage in Fallapalooza NEWPORT – Come watch family, friends and neighbors take the stage at the annual Fallapalooza variety show hosted by the Pend Oreille Players Association. The family friendly event will be Saturday, Sept. 25 at 7 p.m. at the Pend Oreille Playhouse, 240 N. Union Ave. in Newport. Tickets are available at the door for $5 per person.

Food bank raises $2,000 PRIEST LAKE – The Priest Lake Food Bank raised more than $2,000 with a recent raffle. Tickets were six for $10 or $2 each. Food bank volunteers and Priest River Elementary students sold the tickets. The top two ticket sellers from the elementary school, who tied, received $25 each. Raffle items included golf outings, a boat rental, several gift certificates to area restaurants, massage, wooden bowls, coat racks, photography, hair styling, artwork and table runners.

Sawyer makes dean’s list PORTLAND, Ore. – Jennifer Sawyer of Newport has been named to the Portland State University Dean’s List. She is the daughter of Nancy and Geoff Thompson of Newport and Mark and Judy Sawyer of Bayview, Idaho. She is majoring in environmental science. The qualifications for the dean’s list include a 3.75 grade point average or better for the current term, and minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 while taking at least 12 graded credit hours.

Forum focuses on youth SPIRIT LAKE – A forum in Spirit Lake will address youth accountability Thursday, Sept. 23 at 7 p.m. in the Spirit Lake Community Center. The event will include an expert panel, question and answer period and be open to the public. Panel speakers include Nancy Scofield, local author of “Running High”; Shelley Tschida, executive director of YES; Spirit Lake chief of police Pat Lawless; Gene Salois of the National Alliance for Mental Illness and coordinator of In Our Own Voice; and Clyde Owens, vice president of Wilderness Ranch Ministries. The public is invited to bring their concerns, questions, suggestions and friends. The event is sponsored by Spirit Lake Youth Equipped for Success (YES) and the Idaho Juvenile Justice Commissioner Blanchard and Restorative Justice Grant, in cooperation with Kootenai and Bonner county prosecutors, probation and diversion.

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The Priest Lake Library recently received a fresh coat of paint. Amy Daniels donated the labor and materials this past summer. The library offers a variety of services to the public.

Priest Lake Library gets new coat of paint

PRIEST LAKE – The little log library at Priest Lake is looking smart with a fresh coat of paint, thanks to Amy Daniels and her all-lady painting crew. Daniels donated her time and materials and brought along her crew this summer in order to pressure wash and apply new paint to the historic building. She matched the existing color perfectly to give the building, which is on the national historic register, a sprucing up. The library has more than

10,000 volumes in its collection, including books, audio books, movies on DVD and VHS, and an extensive regional collection, which includes Nell Shipman movies and scripts. Other services are Preschool Story Time every Thursday, public access computers with broadband Internet access, free Wi-Fi 24/7 for laptop users, and exam proctoring. Patrons can have their documents scanned, copied and notarized at the library. A meeting room is

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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 Rotary Club: 7:15 a.m. - Oldtown Rotary Park Newport TOPS: 9 a.m. - Newport Eagles Story Time for Ages 2-5: 11-11:30 a.m. - Blanchard Library Pinochle: 1 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - Hospitality House in Newport Priest River Lioness: Noon - Priest River Ministries Spirit Lake Historical Society: 6:30 p.m. - Call 208-623-5626 for Locations Al-Anon: Noon - American Lutheran Church Pend Oreille Fiber Arts: 9 a.m. to noon - Create Arts Center THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 North Country Community Band Practice: 6 p.m. - Newport High School; Call 509-447-3444 Joy in the Morning: 9-11 a.m. - Priest River Southern Baptist Church Duplicate Bridge: 12:30 p.m. - Hospitality House in Newport Story Time: 1 p.m. - Newport Library Pinochle: 6 p.m. - Hospitality House in Newport Dance Lesson: 7 p.m. - Newport Eagles Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - Blanchard Tale Twisters: 3-4 p.m. - Priest River Library Story Time for Ages 2-5: 11-11:30 a.m. - Priest River Library Story Time: 10:30 a.m. - Calispel Valley Library in Cusick Loosely Knit: 1-3 p.m. - Calispel Valley Library Non-Riding Horse Activities: 5:30-7 p.m. - Hooves of Mercy, Call 509-671-7052 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 Celebrate Recovery: 6 p.m. - 754 Silverbirch Lane, Oldtown, House of the Lord Al-Anon Meeting: 7-8 p.m. - Assembly of God Church kitchen, 1310 Fourth St., Priest River. Call Jan 208-946-6131 Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - Priest River Happy Agers Meeting and Potluck: Noon - Priest River Senior Center Prime Rib and Seafood Dinner: 5-8 p.m. - Newport Eagles SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 Women’s Alcoholics Anonymous: 9:30 a.m. - Pineridge Community Church, Newport Happy Agers Card Party: 1 p.m.

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available for public use. The Priest Lake Public Library is now a member of the Cooperative Information Network (CIN). Catalogs for all libraries in the system can be accessed online at http://cinlibraries.org, or from the PLPL website at www.priestlake. lili.org. Patrons can borrow from any library within the system, in person or online. Visit the little log library at 28769 Highway 57, or call 208443-2454 for more information.

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AMERICAN LUTHERAN CHURCH E.L.C.A.

332801 Hwy. 2, P.O. Box 653, Newport Pastors Matt & Janine Goodrich Sunday School 9 a.m. Worship Service 10 a.m. Women's Bible Studies Youth Activities

CHURCH OF FAITH

101 S. Scott, Newport 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 509-447-5333

PRIEST RIVER COMMUNITY CHURCH

"Encouraging People to Become Fully Devoted Followers of Jesus Christ" Hwy 2 & Washington • Pastor John Denney Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Kid's Quest 10 a.m. Awana (Jr./Sr. High) Tues. 6-8 p.m. Awana (K-6th Grade) Thurs. 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Various Adult Ministries during the week Church Office 208-448-2115 Thrift Shop: Mon - Sat. 10 - 5 208-448-0707

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

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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 The Rev. Jon Hoadley, Interim Pastor 447-4121 www.newportucc.org

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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.

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Diamond Lake Church - 326002 Hwy. 2 West of Newport Pastor Clinton Schultz, (509) 671-1884 Newport Church - Corner of Lilac Lane & Hwy. 20 North (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

"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 PEND OREILLE BIBLE CHURCH or Toll Free (877) 997-1200 “The Little Church by the River” affiliated with Village Missions River Road - Cusick, WA ~ 445-3123 PINE RIDGE Sunday Morning ~ 11:00 am AWANA ~ Mondays 4:00 pm COMMUNITY CHURCH Pastor Travis Cochran 1428 1st Street West Sundays Life Group ~ 9:15 a.m. SPRING VALLEY Morning Worship ~ 10:30 a.m. MENNONITE CHURCH Church ~ 447-3265 4912 Spring Valley Road Pastor Mitch McGhee Sunday: 9:45 a.m. Worship Service E-mail office@pineridgecc.com 11 a.m. -- Sunday School Meg Lumsdaine, Pastor (509) 447-3588

NEW TESTAMENT CHURCH

4 Miles South of Newport, Hwy. 2 Sun.: 9:30 Sun. School, 10:30, Worship, 6 p.m. Evening Service Sun. & Wed.; Music Jams 2nd Saturday 6 p.m. Pastor, Walt Campbell: 447-5101

IONE BAPTIST CHURCH

Worship 11 a.m. • Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Mon. 6:30 p.m. AWANA Wed. 6:30 p.m. Prayer Bible Study Youth Group Thurs. 6 p.m. 124 E Main St • Ione • www.ionebaptistchurch.org Pastor Jeff Bowman • (509) 442-3610

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 Starts September AWANA - Tuesday 5:30 p.m. Journey (High School) Tues. 5:30 p.m. Pastor Rob Malcolm

BLANCHARD COMMUNITY CHURCH "Building God's Kingdom One Person at a Time" Sunday School 9:30 a.m. 1 mile S. of Newport on Hwy. 2 • 447-3742 Worship Service 11 a.m. Sun. School 9:45 a.m. • Worship 11 a.m. Mid-week Bible Studies Evening Worship 6:30 p.m. Highway 41 Blanchard, ID (208) 437-2970 Bible StudyWeds. 6:30 p.m. Pastor Mark Miller Pastor Mark May

NEWPORT SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH

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

GRACE BIBLE CHURCH

Rick Larson for purchasing my pig and supporting youth like me at the Pend Oreille County Fair. Derreck Nicholas

CHURCH OF CHRIST

301 S. Washington Ste G, Newport Sunday Bible Class 10 a.m. Worship Services - 11 a.m. Special Bible Classes Scheduled Call for information 509-447-4690

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

HOUSE OF THE LORD

754 Silver Birch Ln. • Oldtown, ID 83822 ''Contemporary Worship'' Sun. ~ 9 a.m. & 11 a.m. • Thurs. ~ 7 p.m. "United Generation Church" Youth Group Sundays 7 p.m. Jeff & Robie Ecklund, Pastors • 437-2032

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The last show for Clark Fork BY JANELLE ATYEO AND FRED WILLENBROCK OF THE MINER

METALINE FALLS – The Clark Fork Theatre in Metaline Falls will be closing its doors next week after a final weekend showing of the Julia Roberts flick, “Eat Pray Love” Monday, Sept. 27. Owner Roger Aydelott, 60, hates to see it happen after more than 18 years running the 300-seat movie theater. He said with ticket sales down he probably should have closed four or five years ago. The last year has been particularly slow, he said. In recent years, home delivery movie services such as Netflix have grown in popularity, and more and more, people are willing to travel to bigger cities and pay extra to see movies in 3D. Aydelott said he’s heard from many people around town who don’t want to see the theater close. “We’ve had a handful of loyal customers who have been faithful for 18 years,” he said. “I wish I could keep it open for them.” He lives in an apartment he built in the theater where each week he is the projectionist, janitor, maintenance man and everything else except the concession person. That he has left to many high school students over the years. Aydelott regrets that he’ll no longer be able to provide one of the first jobs many high school students can get in the area. He actually worked in the theater himself when he was young in the 1970s. He bought the Clark Fork when it came up for sale 18 years ago. It’s been a continuous cycle of running movies and a business ever since. He missed only one Thursday show when the movie didn’t show up. He said he has a fantastic movie booker who helped him since the beginning. The booker could have made it difficult for him to get first run, popular movies for his small

Calling local talent METALINE FALLS – Show your stuff in the Cutter Theatre’s annual talent show and support the community theater. Auditions for the “Valley Ballyhoo” will be Saturday, Oct. 9 beginning at 3 p.m. at the Cutter in Metaline Falls, or by appointment. People of all ages and talents are welcome and encouraged to audition. Previously the show has had music, dance, skits, comedy and juggling acts as part of the repertoire. The auditions will be held by appointment. To reserve a spot on audition day Oct. 9, audition applications need to be completed and returned by Friday, Oct. 1. Applications are available at the Cutter business office, by

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Metaline Falls’s Clark Fork Theater is closing its doors after the final showing Sept. 27. Owner Roger Aydelott said there was a lack of business and he is ready to get off the weekly movie cycle he has been on for 18 years.

market but she didn’t, he said. That made it possible to keep in business. Aydelott said he probably will put the theater on the market next year, but keeping it will take someone who loves the idea of owning a movie theater instead of the idea of making money. He points out that any business model will have trouble being successful because of the small base of customers0. People have offered many ideas such as film festivals and classic movie shows but there aren’t enough paying customers. He has kept his ticket prices low, charging $6 for adults and $3 for kids. “I wish I could say it was solely for the poorer community members, but really it was to keep more people coming each week,”

he said. The theater on Fifth Avenue was built in 1952, but not much besides the seats are original. Aydelott spent more than a year remodeling and upgrading when he bought the Clark Fork. The theater had sat dormant for about

Clark Fork Theatre Will Be CLOSED After This Weekend

a dozen years prior. Aydelott plans to stick around Metaline Falls, but right now he is ready to get off the weekly cycle of showing movies. “Eat Pray Love” will run at the Clark Fork Friday through Monday at 7:30 p.m.

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mail or by e-mail. All performers should come prepared to perform their act with any costumes, props and/or music they will be using. “The show provides an opportunity for local talent to shine,” Valley Ballyhoo director Kim Grotle said. “This is not a contest or a judged event. It is a chance for locals to showcase their talents and a chance for friends, family and neighbors to be entertained. The Valley Ballyhoo talent show is Oct. 30 at 7:30 p.m. Open seating tickets will be sold at the door for $10. All proceeds benefit future programming. For more information call 509446-4108.

All shows begin at 7:30 p.m. Box Office Opens at 7:00 p.m.

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Clark Fork Theatre

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IONE – The North Pend Oreille Events Committee (NPEC) is making plans for the fist annual Hay Daze Festival, to be held in the Ione City Park Oct. 16. As part of the Ione centennial celebration, there will be a wide range of fun activities for the whole family. “It’ll be A boot scootin’, chili eatin’, log-splittin’ good time,” organizers said. If you have a favorite Chili Recipe that you feel is award winning, enter it into the chili cook-off. There will be prizes in several categories, and after the judging the chili and homemade cornbread will be available for everyone to enjoy. For those of you who want to try your hand at logging, there will be a two-man log sawing and a log splitting competition. There will prizes for men and women, or in the two-man competition you can enter as a mixed team. The North Pend Oreille Lions Club train will be running three fall color rides that day at 11 a.m.,

• Planetary Refugees • Project Smash • Sarah Brown Band • FIRECREEK in the Beer Garden 9 p.m.

For information: Marcus Cider Fest Association P.O. Box 658, Marcus, Washington Fran or Bev 509-684-3771 marcusciderfest@gmail.com 5 Mi North of Kettle Falls on Hwy 25, Marcus, WA

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| SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

THE NEWPORT MINER

Barking dogs, rowdy raccoons, bears?

Animal control officers deal with variety of situations

people for another 10 days or so, so there is time to get the rabies vaccination. Rabies aside, a dog can be declared a dangerous dog it if bites someone. In Pend Oreille County, there are specific rules about dangerous dogs, including a requirement for a $50,000 bond and a proper enclosure for the animal.

BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

HOT BOX

Bell barking dog is $250 in Newport. Fernandes said when he is called out to deal with a barking dog, he tries to educate the owner about why the dog is barking. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Basically, dogs are barking because theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re bored or have separation anxiety,â&#x20AC;? he said. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re worried about their owner being gone, he said. He advises leaving a radio on where the dog can hear it. If that doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t work, there are debarking collars that seem to work well. With the Newport fine being so high, it pays to invest in a collar. One effective collar is a citronella collar. When the dog barks, the collar vibrates and sets off a citronella smell that dogs donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t particularly like, he said. Fernandes said that he also gets a few complaints about wild animals, such as raccoons and skunks. He works with the state Department of Fish and Game to remove them, if necessary. He said that using old fashioned moth balls tied in a sock seems to work pretty well to keep the raccoons and skunks away, but they have to be the moth balls that are labeled old fashioned. Newport requires that you license your dog. Dogs that havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been spayed or neutered cost $50 a year and those that have been spayed or neutered cost $10. Fernandes said that there are just fewer than 400 dogs licensed in Newport. He has never been bitten, something he attributes to training he received in how to read animals. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All breeds can be read,â&#x20AC;? he said. Bell hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been as fortunate. She was bitten two weeks ago, although the bite didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t break the skin. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There were three dogs at large,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Two were friendly and one unfriendly. They sort of packed up on me.â&#x20AC;? The dog bit a member of the city works crew at the shelter, this time drawing blood. She said the dog that bit her, a heeler, was just scared. Biting dogs are problematic, not just because of the bite but because of rabies. Dogs that bite somebody and break the skin must be quarantined 10 days, both in Washington and Idaho. They can be quarantined at home, but they must be confined for 10 days. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the length of time it will take rabies to show up in a dog. It doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make itself obvious in

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Land swap stalls PRIEST LAKE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; A proposed land swap between a Priest Lake marina and Bonner County is put on hold as the applicant was unable to collect enough signatures from neighboring landowners. Operators of Bishopâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Marina in Coolin petitioned the county to vacate a portion of Slee Street so the marina can improve access and parking. In turn, the marina offered dedicating a portion of land equal in size connected to the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s boat launch. Landowners complained the land swap would be unfair because the county would be giving up waterfront property for land that is further away from the water. The applicants needed to gather 96 signatures from property owners in Coolin supporting the land swap. At a meeting Wednesday, Sept. 15, they had 90 signatures in hand with verbal commitments for three more â&#x20AC;&#x201C; three short of the minimum needed. The request will most likely be withdrawn.

PRIEST LAKE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Bonner County Waterways Advisory Committee abandoned a proposal to make Upper Priest Lake a no-wake zone at a standing room only meeting Thursday, Sept. 16, at Priest Lake. Some people had suggested making the pristine lake, only accessible by foot or boat, a no wake zone, where boats would have to maintain a speed slow enough to not make a wake. A majority of the people at the meeting were opposed to the idea. A county ordinance forbids water skiing at Upper Priest, but does not address personal watercraft, wakeboarding or tubing â&#x20AC;&#x201C; sports that came into fashion after the ordinance was written. The committee is recommending that county commissioners re-write the ordinance to include those activities. There is already a no wake zone in the Priest Lake Thorofare, a 3-mile stretch of water that connects Priest Lake to Upper Priest Lake. Erosion has threatened the sides of the water passage and study of the area has been completed over the last several years to see how to preserve its condition.

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PRIEST RIVER â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Tami Bell has been working as the Priest River code enforcement/animal control officer for about a year. In that time, sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dealt with a variety of animal problems â&#x20AC;&#x201C; far more animal problems than code enforcement problems. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had 170 cases in the time Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been here,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Of those about 75 percent are animal calls.â&#x20AC;? Bell said that most of the calls donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t result in a dog being impounded. In fact, some of them donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t deal with dogs at all. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Today I was out with someone whose cat got attacked by a raccoon,â&#x20AC;? Ball said last week. As the weather gets colder, she expects more cases of wild animals coming into town to get food. And not all the wild animals are the small kind. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The most exciting thing I did was chase bears out of the dumpster at Mitchellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There were two cubs and I was pretty nervous because I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know where the mother was.â&#x20AC;? But she also gets plenty of dog calls â&#x20AC;Ś barking dogs, loose dogs, dogs killing turkeys. Some of the calls put her in between neighbors, who are warring over barking dogs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sort of a pivot point,â&#x20AC;? said Bell. In addition to barking dogs, Bell also gets dogs-at-large calls. If a dog is running loose with a license, no problem. But if it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a license, it likely will end up being impounded. The city of Priest River requires dogs over six months old have a license, which costs $5 a year for a spayed or neutered animal and $10 for a non altered dog. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People who care about the return of their animal do license their dog,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But there is a problem with unlicensed dogs.â&#x20AC;? When she encounters an unlicensed dog running around, sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll pick it up and take it to the animal shelter, located near the Priest River Airport. To get the dog back, the owner must pay a $25 impound fee, $10 for vaccinations and $10 a day to board the dog up to five days. After that the animal goes to Priest River Animal Rescue, where it is put up for adoption. There is also a civil fine for having an unlicensed dog. The first time it is caught a written warning is issued. After that the fine grows to $50, then $100, then $150. After the fourth time, a misdemeanor citation is issued with a mandatory court appearance. The fines are the same for a barking dog. In Newport, the fine for a barking dog is much more expensive, although there is still a written warning issued, said Alan Fernandes, the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s code compliance officer. The fine for an excessively

In this weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dispatch logs, there is a report of a person suffering a dog bite. Pend Oreille County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office Public Information officer Alan Botzheim said that a dog named Precious bit an older woman in the face after the woman touched the dogâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sensitive ears.

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PEND OREILLE COUNTY NEEDS YOU... to serve in volunteer positions on boards that advise the County. Information is available on our website: www.pendoreilleco.org or call (509) 447-4119. Noxious Weed Control Board- District #5 Metaline District, remainder of 4 year term ending December 31, 2012. Meetings are every other month. Member must be a resident of that District and their primary production in agriculture. The purpose of the Board is to develop and manage Weed Board polices. Planning CommissionAlternate District 1, fills remainder of 4 year term ending December 31, 2013. Monthly and frequently bi- monthly meetings. Assists the Planning commission move into the future. Long Range Facility Planning Board- to assist with long range facility planning.(33) LOOKING TO BUY at least 5 acres near Newport or Priest River on owner contract. (509) 671-2047.(33) LOOKING FOR RENTAL in Sacheen Lake area. Single person. November 1st through April 30th. (509) 671-1909. Family emergency.(32HB-3p) MEDICAL AND DENTAL Benefits. Save up to 80%. Includes medical, dental, vision, prescription, chiropractic. $39.95/ month. Leading provider. (509) 684-9818.(33-2p) WORK FROM HOME and get free groceries, Wal Mart cards, and make money! Listen to Eat Well Video at www. mpbtoday.com/food. (509) 6849818.(33-2p) RIDE NEEDED Early morning ride needed from Usk/ Newport to Spokane and then Spokane to Usk/ Newport in afternoon daily Monday- Friday starting mid- October.(33p) GARAGE SALE Friday, Saturday, 9:00- 4:00. Wood, pellet, gas pipe, good furniture, miscellaneous. SignsHighway 2 to Spring Valley, 1022 Bergen Road, Newport. Information (509) 447-0954.(33p) ABANDONED VEHICLE AUCTION Glenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Towing, 117 South Washington, Newport, Washington, (509) 447-4108. View 8- noon, auction at 12:00 pm. 2003 Pontiac Montana Vin # 1GMDX03E33D180796.(33) INDOOR SALE Like new NuWave infrared oven, china cabinet, fishing poles, boat motor, lots of good stuff! Thursday 9:00- 4:00, Friday 9:00- 3:00. 615 West Pine, Newport, across from hospital.(33p) CREATE ARTS CENTER OPEN HOUSE Join us Saturday, September 25th, 6:00- 8:00 pm. 900 West 4th Street, Newport. Blue grass and fiddlers, silent auction, complimentary treats and wine tasting. A preview of coming events! (33p) ARE YOU TIRED OF THE LONG DRIVE TO SPOKANE FOR FAST CASH? Teri- Fic Bargains is now recycling! Call for price. (509) 671-3187 or haul to 328862 Highway 2, Newport. Open Tuesday- Saturday 9:00- 5:00.(20HB-tf) MAJOR ANTIQUE AND COLLECTABLE SALE Vintage: furniture, clothes, household and outdoor items. Friday, Saturday and Sunday, September 24, 25 and 26, 9:00- ??? Corner of 4th and Cass, Newport, 2 blocks off Highway 2.(33p) LAND WANTED 5 or more acres. Must have creek, pond, spring, water of some kind. If you know of a place I can buy cheap, and I buy it, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll pay you a finderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fee. Call (509) 2928286.(33p)

BABY YOUR BICHON! Bathe your Bichon in September for only $25.00. Every month will be a new breed special! Watch our Hot Box ad. LuckyUsRanch Boarding and Grooming, near Diamond Lake. Why pay more for a great groom? (509) 4473541.(30HB-4) DEER APPLES by the bin (900#) $125.00. Order now, call Gary (509) 292-8057 (Newport Feed) leave message. Also Ginger Gold apples and tomatoes by the box available $16.00 for a 26 pound to 30 pound box. Bell peppers and jalapenos also available.(33HB-2p) YARD SALE Saturday and Sunday only- cash only. 9:00- 3:00. Kitchen cabinets, tires, aluminum windows, 16â&#x20AC;? split rims fits 70â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ford pickup, chicken wire, old wood stoves, kitchen nook, Kenmore washergood condition. 2672 LeClerc Road South. 4 miles from Oldtown bridge.(33p) HUGE ESTATE & TOOL SALE Friday and Saturday, 8:00- 6:00. Hundreds of tools, household items, dishes, pans, set of tires, some interesting rare items, records, fishing gear, much more! 1181 Green Road. Turn off Highway 2 at Diamond Lake, Burro Inn. East 1.3 miles.(33p) NOW LICENSED FOR HARD LIQUOR Burro Inn. Highway 2/ Green Road, Diamond Lake. Live music 8:30 p.m. Saturday, September 25th â&#x20AC;&#x153;Crystal Mulesâ&#x20AC;?, Saturday October 2nd â&#x20AC;&#x153;Terri Hemphillâ&#x20AC;?, Saturday October 9th â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dog House Bluesâ&#x20AC;?. Karaoke Fridays, 8 p.m. Breakfast Tuesday- Thursday 9:00- 11:00, Friday- Sunday 8 a.m.- noon. Poker Tuesdays and Fridays, open pool tournament Wednesdays, all 6:30 p.m. Cribbage tournament Sundays 2:005:00. (509) 447-9279.(33) HOTEL MOTEL TAX ADVISORY BOARD is accepting Applications for Request For Funds. Deliver the completed application to the County Commissioners Office by 4:00 pm, October 11, 2010. The October meeting is scheduled for 3:00 pm, October 14, 2010 at the Cusick Community Center. If you require any reasonable accommodation to participate in the meeting, contact the Clerk of the Board at (509) 447-4119, at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.(33) OLDTOWN AUTO SALES We buy clean used cars and RVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. See our complete inventory online at www.oldtownautos. com.(51-tf) FRESH SWEET CORN Potatoes, melons, miscellaneous vegetables. (208) 448-1145 or see me at the Newport Farmerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Market Saturday, 9:00- 1:00.(33p) ST. ANTHONYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S 3RD ANNUAL Yard sale. Saturday, September 25th 8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. 612 West First Street, Newport.(32HB-2p) ALWAYS PAYING CASH For junk cars, trucks, machinery, etcetera. Teri- Fic Bargains. (509) 447-2487.(32HB-tf) LOOKING TO RENT At least 20x40 shop near Newport. With water and power. Excellent references. (509) 671-2047.(33) CESSNA 182 Remote control. Never flown. Make offer. (509) 447-2989.(33HB-2) WORK FROM HOME Must have computer. Leading provider. Will train. (509) 6849818.(33-2p) SNOWBLOWER Electric start; 208 cc, Troy- Bilt, 24â&#x20AC;? wide. Approximately 10 hours use. $650. (509) 671-2243.(33p)

THE MINER

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010 |

WELCOME TO GREEN BLUFF

A Guide to Special Events and Farm Fresh Produce at Green Bluff

42. A SANCTUARY BED & BREAKFAST 509-238-6505

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Our Earth friendly Bed & Breakfast is at the gorgeous gateway to Green Bluff situated on 11 private wooded acres with spectacular views that are ever-changing with the seasons. This affordable retreat offers you relaxation, romance, & renewal. In the morning we will serve you a personalized, sumptuous breakfast made with farm fresh produce & eggs. Enjoy our breath-taking rooms, horse shoe pit, basketball court, & so much more. Call for reservations for your anniversary, wedding, or romantic night for two & savor a slice of paradise. It is our pleasure to serve you. Joey & Cynthia Paulson â&#x20AC;˘ 16137 N Day Mt. Spokane Rd. Mead, WA 99021 www.asanctuary4u.com

3. SIEMERS FARM, LLC

14. HANSENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S GREEN BLUFF ORCHARD

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U-PICK: Pumpkins, Carrots, Potatoes & Corn. Special Events: Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Weekend (9/25th & 26th 2010 - Â˝ price on all activities, 25% off Gift shop Items), Weddings, Picnics, Reunions, Birthday Parties, etc. Apple festival (Week-Ends 9/25 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 10/31): Educational Tours every Monday & Friday in October. Train, Wagon and Giant Slide Rides, Corn/Shrub Maze, Pirate Ship, Safari Animals (NEW Photo Ops), Gorilla, Treasure Hunt with Spin & Win, Castle, 50 Arts & Crafts Vendors, Food by Sidewok CafĂŠ, Live Music, Indian Corn, Corn Stalks, Gourds, Apples, Cider, Honey, Jam, Fudge, Caramel Apples & Gift Items, EZ Parking. www.siemersfarm.com

Rod, Karen and family welcome you. 8215 E. Green Bluff Road, Colbert, WA 99005 Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find CHERRIES in July, PEACHES in August, APPLES, plums, grapes, fresh flowers in Sept/Oct. CHRISTMAS TREES start day after Thanksgiving. Take home fresh cider, chunky applesauce and a take-n-bake apple pie. A trip to the bluff isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t complete without a stop at hansensgreenblufforchard.com

9980 E. Green Bluff Rd. Pastor: Dr. John Southwick Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

15. COLEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ORCHARD

Apple Festival: 1st 3 weekends in October we will be selling our worldfamous apple dumplings. - â&#x20AC;&#x153;Come Grow With Usâ&#x20AC;?

4. WALTERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S FRUIT RANCH 509-238-4709 Mark, Arlene, Jason & Morghan Morrell â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9807 E. Day Road, Mead, WA 99021 Our farm has grown to offer something for everyone in your family. *Country Store, *Take-N-Bake Pies, *Live Music, *Pumpkin Patches, *Orchard CafĂŠ, *Fruitloop Express, *Play Area, *Wiggle Worm, *Wine Tasting, *Corn Cannon, *Tours, *All Festivals. Make Our Farm Your Family Memory. www.appleranch.com

6. HARVEST HOUSE & ORCHARD 509-238-6970 OPEN EVERY DAY Outstanding Farm Market, Restaurant & Bakery. We grow over 100 Varieties of Fruit for U-PICK OR PICKED! Green Bluffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Market for KLICKER STRAWBERRIES. Wines, Gifts, Gourmet Foods, Cider, Festivals & Special Events. Home of .... â&#x20AC;&#x153;FRIENDLY FAMILY FARM FUNâ&#x20AC;?!!!

9. THORSONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S COUNTRY FARM & NURSERY 509-238-6438 Lloyd & Janet Thorson. N. 17007 Sands Road (PO1135) Mead 99021 SPRING perennials & daffodils. SUMMER U-Pick CHERRIES (Bing, Rainier, Lambert, Black Jade). APRICOTS, PEARS (Bartlett, dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Anjou, Bosc) APPLES, TOMATOES & vegetables. FALL U-Pick APPLES, GRAPES, PUMPKINS & squash. Decorative items (corn stalks, wreaths, gourds, etc.) MUMS and bulbs.

509-238-4962 Steve Marie Cole & Family, 18423 N. Green Bluff Rd CERTIFIED ORGANIC. Apricots, Prunes, Pears, & Apples (Lodi, Gravenstein, Spartan, Jonagold , Honeycrisp, MacIntosh, Golden Delicious, Jonathan, Ida Red, Cortland, Rome, Winter Banana, & Granny Smith.) 10 varieties Winter Squash, Pumpkins, & Dried Flowers. Many variety of vegetables. Open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in the fall.

16. ELEVEN ACRES FARM The Hunts, 10909 E. Day Mt. Spokane Road, Mead 99021 Strawberries, rhubarb, apricots, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, PEACHES, plums, nectarines, cherries. VEGETABLES, herbs, garlic, ginseng root and honey. APPLE FEST: Pumpkin patch, giant pumpkins, apples, squash, gourds, Indian Corn, cornstalks, etc. No spray or low spray produce. Clean, pleasant picking experience. EZ Parking. Sometimes closed on Monday.

23. KNAPPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S 509-238-2640 Larry & Karen Knapp - 7722 E. Ballard Rd. (Green Bluffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s West Side) STRAWBERRIES, RASPBERRIES, BLACKBERRIES, PUMPKINS, SQUASH, GOURDS, Autumn Attractions! - Punkin Chunkinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, Goat Mountain, Straw Maze, Check out our website for detailed information and berry varieties! www.knappsongreenbluff.com

10909 E. Day Mt. Spokane Rd

509-238-9473

Apple Festival Every Weekend - Oct. 31st Come up to Green Bluff and enjoy a large variety of the best apples, fresh pressed cider and other produce. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll also have live music, great food, craft booths, antiques, farm mazes and animals. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s great fun for the whole family. -Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Forget Your Pumpkins-

Create you family tradition: A TRIP TO GREEN BLUFF! Cut your own tree; take pictures with Santa and select gifts of fresh fruits, unique food items, candy and wines.

7. YARYANâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ORCHARD 509-238-6261 John & Beverly Yaryan- 10229 E.Day-Mt. Spokane Rd. : 1/2 mile east of Green Bluff store. U-pick or picked to order fruit Cherries, Apricots, Peaches for slicing of for canning (Early & Late Red Haven, Daroga Red, Rosa, Red Globe, Canadian Harmony). We offer a large variety of Apples (Early Gold, Gala, MacIntosh, Jonathan, Red & Golden Delicious, Johnagold, Honey Crisp, Cameo, Fugi, ect.) Nectarines, Plums and Honey.

1st 4 Mondays & Fridays in October

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Includes: Maze, Castle, Trainride, Spin & Win Prizes, Feed the Pig Bean Bag Game. Small Pumpkin, Color Book Page, Pirate Ship, Safari Zoo & much more

8518 E. Green Bluff Road, Colbert, WA 99005 - www.highcountryorchard.com The Big Red Barn with Country Charm. Joe and JoAnne Smatlan welcome you to their orchard and country store - gifts, antiques and dĂŠcor. U-Pick and picked fruit (Cherries, Peaches, Raspberries, Apples, Apricots and Pears) and local produce. Enjoy unique gourmet lunches, fresh baked pies/pastries, ice cream and espresso treats. Bring a group for a special farm experience â&#x20AC;&#x201C; company, family or church celebrations.

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11. GREEN BLUFF HIGH COUNTRY ORCHARD

Giant Pumpkins

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1 Mile E. of Greenbluff Store, on Day Mt. Spokane Rd. your own pick to ess Expr Ride the Fruit Loop apple and pumpkins, also enjoy: Pony Rides, Wiggle Worm Rides Sweet Pea Play Box, MY Goats, Chickens and Ducks, OH Live Music, BBQ, Hay Maze, h Corn Cannon, Caramel Apple Boot ts Trea est Harv ious & Delic

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Farm Antiques

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| SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

Sports

THE MINER

Selkirk spikers crush Columbia BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

MINER PHOTO|JANELLE ATYEO

Newport’s No. 13, Natasha Rohrer makes a shot at the Timberlake goal during a home match Thursday, Sept. 16. The Grizzlies won 2-0. This week, they’ll begin league play.

Grizzly girls win at home

BY JANELLE ATYEO OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – The Newport girls’ soccer team picked up their third straight win when they hosted Timberlake Thursday, Sept. 16. In a late add to the schedule, Newport played Mt. Spokane Friday, but the team from the bigger school proved very skillful and beat the Grizzlies 6-0. This week begins league play for Newport.

Newport 2, Timberlake 0 Newport came out strong against Timberlake Thursday. McKenzie Krogh scored an unas-

sisted goal within the first minute of the home match. The Grizzlies controlled the game fairly well. They had 18 shots on goal to four for Timberlake. But coach Jeremy Lewis said they weren’t at their best: “We didn’t control the tempo quite like I wanted.” The girls had several chances to score, but couldn’t find the back of the net. One penalty kick was deflected by the Timberlake goalie. In the second half, Timberlake got its chance at a penalty kick, but Newport keeper Adrienne Seger made a nice save. Taylor Lewis scored in the second half with a low shot to the left corner. Though the girls didn’t have

great ball control offensively, they made some good defensive improvements, Lewis said, pointing out Sam Keogh and Courtney Wiese’s efforts.

O N D EC K

VS. RIVERSIDE SEPT. 23 4 p.m. VS. WEST VALLEY Sept. 24 4 p.m.

Mt. Spokane 6, Newport 0

Newport suffered its AT FREEMAN SEPT. first loss of 28 4 p.m. the season at the hands of a 3A school. Coach Lewis said Friday’s match at Mt. Spokane High School was a test against an athletically sound team.

Mt. Spokane scored three goals in each half. He said their girls are very fast and talented, but Newport didn’t play badly defense-wise. Seger made 10 saves. “We still need to work on our control and possession of the soccer ball,” Lewis said. The girls traveled to Colville Tuesday, Sept. 21, but results were not available by the time The Miner went to press. This marked the start of a string of league competition. Newport will play Northeast A newcomers Riverside at home Thursday, Sept. 23 beginning at 4 p.m. They host West Valley Friday, Sept. 24 at 4 p.m., and return to league play at Freeman Tuesday, Sept. 28 at 4 p.m.

Runners compete at Farragut BY JANELLE ATYEO OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – Both the Priest River and Newport cross country teams got a big meet under their belts when they ran at Farragut State Park Saturday, Sept. 18. Runners were up against some kids from larger schools such as Coeur d’Alene, Shadle Park and Post Falls. There were 100 runners in the boys’ race and 75 in the girls’. Team standings were broken out by smaller schools, but neither Priest River

nor Newport had five runners to make a full team. Newport ran just two girls in the varsity race: seniors Israel Nickerson and Sarah Morse. Nickerson finished in 21st with a time of 23:03, and Morse was 30th in 23:44. For the Grizzly boys’ team, junior Jake Zickler ran his first race of the season after being sick. He finished 55th with a time of 20:02. Rounding out Newport’s team were sophomore Scott McMeen in 61st, junior Ryan Tafoya in 62nd, and sophomore Chris Nichols in

72nd. For Priest River, senior James Hegge was the top runner in 30th place with a time of 18:57. Senior JusO N D EC K: tin Ewing AT PLANTES was 38th FERRY, Spokane in 19:13, Valley Sept. 25 10 and followa.m. ing in 66th was senior David Bell, and junior Tyler Wilson in 96th. The Spartan girls were led by sophomore track and field standout Steffie Pavey in 37th (24:05), freshman Kinya Mor-

rison in 51st, sophomore Brady Nelson in 59th, freshman Alicia Hester in 66th, sophomore Shayanna Clark in 67th, and senior Chelsea Day in 72nd. Coming up this weekend, Priest River and Newport will compete at the Erik Anderson Invite held at Plantes Ferry in Spokane Valley. The meet is Saturday, Sept. 25 at 10 a.m. Newport will host its first home meet of the season Tuesday, Sept. 28 at 4 p.m. behind the high school. Northeast A League teams Colville and Freeman will be visiting.

Autumn Bloom draws 62 runners BY JANELLE ATYEO OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – The first annual Autumn Bloom run brought 62 runners to the streets of Newport Saturday, Sept. 18. The event may have been a bit light on participants, but it was heavy on volunteers. Along the route, there were 74 helpers, most of whom were participating in the first annual 9/11 Worldwide Service project through the Church of Jesus Christ of Later-day Saints Newport ward. “Everyone was so helpful, showing up early and eager to assist. We were fortunate to have that many route and water station volunteers,” said Cindy Campbell, one of the race’s organizers. The Autumn Bloom run was put on by the Newport Hospital and Health Services Foundation and raised money for hospital projects. A total of the money raised was not available Tuesday. The Pend Oreille County Sheriff’s Office and Search and Rescue helped with the Highway 20 crossing, and several businesses donated items. Newport

BY MICHELLE NEDVED OF THE MINER

NORTHPORT – Cusick’s football team continues to dominate, winning their third game of the season 68-20 against Northport Friday. Cusick started off with a touchdown resulting from a 12-yard pass from Ryan Sample to Tyler Edwards, followed by a 27-yard interception return by Donald Driver. Sample connected with Edwards again with a 48-yard pass for another TD. Northport scored on a 67-yard pass. Louie Bluff ran 18 yards for a score and Driver ran for 32 yards for another TD. Cusick then scored a safety. Northport scored at TD with a 3-yard run, followed by a 65yard from Sample to Driver for a Cusick TD. Warren Piengkham then scored on a 4-yard run. Northport answered with a 17-yard run for a touchdown but Cusick scored twice more – wit ha 65-yard run by Sample and a 46-yard from Sample to Edwards

S P O R T S

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 WaCanId Bike Ride: Ione through Priest River Girls’ Soccer - Newport vs. West Valley: 4 p.m. - Newport Football - Selkirk vs. Northport: 7 p.m. - Northport Football - Priest River vs. Moscow: 7 p.m. - Moscow Football - Cusick vs. Columbia: 7 p.m. - Cusick Football - Newport vs. Chewelah: 7 p.m. - Chewelah SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 WaCanId Bike Ride: Ione through Priest River Cross Country - Newport and

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Runners take off on the first annual Autumn Bloom run Saturday morning. The start and finish was at Newport City Park. Runners could chose from a 5K or 10K course.

– to end the game. “Our varsity defense played an excellent game,” coach Sonny Finley said. “Our size in the middle was just too much for them to handle.” Sample completed five of 11 passes for 199 yards and four touchdowns. Edwards had four catches for 134 yards and three TDs, and Driver had one catch for 65 yards O N D EC K: and one TD. VS. COLUMBIA Rushing, (HUNTERS) Sept. Sample led 24 7 p.m. with three carries for 96 yards and one TD. Driver had four carries for 68 yards and one TD. Piengkham had five carries for 46 yards and one TD and Bluff had two carries for 22 yards and one TD. Cusick had a total of 264 yards rushing and 199 yards passing while holding Northport to 142 yards. Cusick hosts Columbia (Hunters) Friday, Sept. 24 at 7 p.m. in what coach Sonny Finley said would be a defining game for Cusick.

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 Girls’ Soccer - Priest River vs. Libby: 3:30 pm. - Libby, Mont. Volleyball - Cusick vs. Columbia: 5 p.m. - Columbia Boys’ Soccer - Priest River vs. Libby: 5:30 p.m. - Libby, Mont. Volleyball - Newport vs. Freeman: 6:30 p.m. - Freeman Girls’ Soccer - Newport vs. Riverside: 4 p.m. - Newport

Below are results from the 10K race:

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Cusick’s football record remains perfect

mayor Shirley Sands started the race with the starting pistol. Runners could choose from a 5-kilometer run or a 10K that served as a second seed qualifier for Bloomsday 2011. One person qualified for second seeding: Rich Lentz of Liberty Lake had a time of 38:38, qualifying with 22 seconds remaining. Lentz was awarded an Autumn Bloom 10K Bloomsday qualifying trophy.

Male 30-39: 1, Rich Lentz (Liberty Lake) 38:38. 2, Kevin Gest (Spokane) 47:58. 3, Rodny Roberg (Newport) 59:20. Male 40-49: 1, Rich Schade (Spokane) 51:45. 2, Jeremy Lewis (Newport) 55:12. 3, Michael Trout (Medical Lake) 56:04. Male 50-59: 1, Larry Taylor (Rathdrum) 45:19. 2, Walter Price (Usk) 1:05:56. Female 20-29: 1, Desiree Persyn (Newport) 59:20. 2, Carey Schwarzer (Newport) 1:03:14. 3,

HUNTERS – The Selkirk Rangers volleyball team traveled to Hunters where they beat Columbia in three games Sept. 14. “We really wanted to have a better showing from last year’s trip to Hunters, that was our goal,” Selkirk coach Stephanie Carlson said about the 25-16, 2517, 25-16 win. Focus and ball control were the determining factors in the Columbia match, she said. “The team had some terrific long rallies and solid offense,” she said. Courtney Holter, Annemarie Cain and Sarah Dunn led in hitting. Holter had nine kills, Cain and Dunn each had two kills. Annie Couch led in assists with 24. She showed amazing

hustle, Carlson said. Couch, Cain and Holter each had a pair of aces and led in overall serving percentage. Seniors Amy Johnson and Cierra Botzheim had one of their best games, with solid performances in offense O N D EC K: and defense, AT INCHELIUM Carlson said. SEPT. 25 1 p.m. Sophomore Kirbi AnderAT WELLPINIT son led in SEPT. 28 5 p.m. blocks, stopping five out of eight attempts. “I was very proud of the teamwork and defensive hustle in this match,” Carlson said. The Rangers played Northport at home after press time Sept. 21. Their record is 1-1 and they are tied with Cusick for second and third in the Panorama League, both with 1-0 league records.

C A LE N DA R

Priest River at Eric Anderson Invite: 10 a.m. - Plantes Ferry, Spokane Valley Priest Lake Marathon: 8:30 a.m. - Hill’s Resort Girls’ Soccer - Priest River vs. Freeman: Noon - Freeman Volleyball - Selkirk vs. Inchelium: 1 p.m. - Inchelium MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 Adult Co-Ed Volleyball: 6:30 p.m. - Priest River Junior High TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 Cross Country - Newport vs. Colville and Freeman: 4 p.m. - Newport Girls’ Soccer - Newport vs. Freeman: 4 p.m. - Freeman Girls’ Soccer - Priest River vs. Timberlake: 5 p.m. - Spirit Lake Volleyball - Selkirk vs. Wellpinit: 5 p.m. - Wellpinit Volleyball - Cusick vs. Northport: 5 p.m. - Cusick Volleyball - Priest River vs. Timberlake: 6 p.m. - Spirit Lake Volleyball - Newport vs. Chewelah: 6:30 p.m. - Newport

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Priest River falls to Deer Park BY MICHELLE NEDVED OF THE MINER

DEER PARK – Priest River’s football team suffered its second loss of the season when they traveled to Deer Park Friday, Sept. 17. The Spartans lost 246. Head coach John Trana said his team committed too many penalties to win. “It’s hard to beat a good team when you commit penalties and make special team mistakes,” he said. But, he was pleased with his team’s efforts. “I liked that we never quit competing.” Deer Park led 10-0 at the end

of the first quarter after scoring a touchdown on a 14-yard run and kicking a field goal. They added two more TDs in the second, on a 2-yard run and an 8-yard pass, to lead 24-0 at the half. O N D EC K: Neither VS. MOSCOW team SEPT. 24 7 p.m. scored in the third quarter and Priest River’s lone touchdown came in the fourth from a 35-yard run by Sean Mortensen. He had 13 carries for 40 yards to lead the Spartans. Deshon Bell had 11 carries for 57 yards and Cody

Rabidue had seven carries for 29 yards. Sophomore Tyler Barber, Robert Perez, Tory Peterson and Mortensen each had one catch for a total 24 yards. “We started six sophomores last week, and they competed very well against a talented team,” Trana said. The Spartans host Moscow Friday, Sept. 24 at 7 p.m. in another non-league game. “This week we play another school that is much larger then us, I expect us to improve our execution from last week and compete at a high level,” Trana said.

Selkirk grabs win BY MICHELLE NEDVED OF THE MINER

REPUBLIC – The Selkirk football team had a solid win against Republic Friday, taking the game 42-6. The Rangers held Republic scoreless until the fourth quarter while scoring two touchdown in each of the first three quarters. “The boys came out and played very well. I was pleased with the progress we had made from our previous games,” coach Kelly Cain said. Selkirk started off with a 75-yard run by Trevor Grant to score the first touchdown of the game. Hunter Enyeart followed that up wit ha 34-yard fumble

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return – one of two that night – for another score in the first. Both two-point conversions were good. O N D EC K: In the AT NORTHPORT second quarSEPT. 24 7 p.m. ter, Mickey Weiss caught a 35-yard pass from freshman Avery Miller. Weiss caught another 16-yard pass from Miller for the fourth TD of the half. Selkirk led 28-0 at the half. In the third quarter, Selkirk scored on a 1-yard run by Kelan Sax, followed by an 11-yard run by Evan Guthrie for another score. Republic scored on a 16-yard run in the fourth quarter. Weiss had an interception in

SOCC E R

EDITOR’S NOTE: The Newport girls’ roster and schedule ran in last week’s issue of The Miner. TOP RETURNING STARTERS:

Two seniors from Cusick, Rachel Longly and Samantha Keogh, will help the team out, along with Newport senior Tori Bridges. The team is mostly juniors and freshmen. Top returning juniors include Taylor Lewis, McKenzie Krogh, goalee Adrienne Seger, Madeline Merrill, and Courtney Wiese. TOP PROSPECTS:

Along with the returning players, five freshmen are coming up. KEY LOSSES:

Senior Hailey Silva is out this season after tearing her ACL.

OVERALL PROJECTION OF TEAM’S CHANCES IN THE LEAGUE:

N E W P O R T

There are five teams in the Northeast A League this year, with Riverside and Colville moving in. Lakeside and Freeman will be tough again. “It’s more exciting to have a bigger league,” coach Jeremy Lewis said, “It makes the league games more important. He said they’ll give it another try at making it to state this year. On the schedule are several games with Great Northern League teams, which will be stiffer competition. “There’s not too many light games this year,” Lewis said. “That will help in the post season. We may not win every game, but we’ll win more important games.” STRENGTHS:

The team is more experienced

Rose Low (Priest River) 1:03:14. Female 30-39: 1, Amy Schade (Spokane) 51:44. 2, Sara Butler (Priest River) 1:00:47. 3, Lisa Domanosky (Seattle) 1:09:04. 4, Melanie Endicott (Newport) 1:15:37. Female 40-49: 1, Jeani Natwick (Colbert) 49:05. 2, Annie Frederick (Newport) 53:37. 3, Alyssa McWilliams (Athol) 55:19. 4, Sarah Thomas (Newport) 1:11:05. 5, Deanna Kazemba (Spokane) 1:42:23. Female 50-59: 1, Rebecca Burnham (Cusick) 1:42:23. Female 60-69: 1, Barbee LeClair (Newport) 1:23:16. Female 70-plus: 1, Patricia Trout (Medical Lake) 1:09:29.

The 5K results follow: Male 5-9: 1, Samuel Thomas (Newport) 26:25. 2, Keagan Stott (Newport) 38:19. Male 10-14: 1, Kai Thomas (Newport) 26:57. 2, Zach Natwick (Colbert) 36:59. 3, Isaiah Campbell (Newport) 44:13. 4, Tucker Stott (Newport) 46:26. 5, Mariah Stott (Newport) 51:03. Male 30-39: 1, Chris Thomas (Newport) 26:33. 2, Jacob Buchanan (Spokane) 37:43. Male 40-49: 1, Don Johnson (Newport) 24:56. 2, Douglas Pierce (Coeur d’Alene) 34:58.

PR E V I E W

with juniors forming the core of the team. Almost all of the girls played select league in the spring and some did summer soccer. WEAKNESSES:

Coach Lewis didn’t list any weaknesses. He said all of the players provide a different piece of the puzzle and come together well to make a strong team. COMMENTS:

About 26 girls have turned out for the team. This is Newport’s third year with a girls’ soccer team and the first year the district is providing funding. HEAD COACH:

Jeremy Lewis

AGE: 41 COACHING EXPERIENCE:

Coached the Newport girls’ soccer team for two years and coached select soccer for six years Has played a number of sports competitively such as basketball, football and golf

Male 50-59: 1, Mike Natwick (Colbert) 26:46. 2, Curt Knapp (Newport) 33:06. Male 60-69: 1, Dan Woelk (Newport) 55:13. Female 5-9: 1, Marissa Samayoa (Newport) 38:22. 2, Miranda Campbell (Newport) 51:03. Female 10-14: 1, Clara Chantry (Newport) 33:44. 2, Rylee Moss (Newport) 36:33. Female 15-19: 1, Lily Gay (Newport) 31:04. 2, Kayla Lampert (Newport) 32:39. 3, Tiffany Thomas (Newport) 36:33. Female 20-29: 1, Kelsey Johnson (Newport) 31:04. Female 30-39: 1, Barbara Mottern (Rockford) 30:57. 2, Laura Lampert (Newport) 32:09. 3, Angie Buchanan (Spokane) 37:43. 4, Melody Brown (Coeur d’Alene) 41:59. 5, Jenn May (Spokane) 44:41. 6, Melissa Samayoa (Coeur d’Alene) 47:16. Female 40-49: 1, Marie Slater (Athol) 27:36. 2, Sarah Crawford (Spokane Valley) 33:43. 3, Julie Brown (Coeur d’Alene) 34:41. 4, Kimmerly Johnson (Cusick) 34:44. Female 50-59: 1, Kim Knapp (Newport) 33:06. 2, Karen Thornton (Spokane) 52:05. 3, Kathy Bagley (Spokane) 52:06. Female 70-plus: 1, Carolyn Jensen (Newport) 54:48. 2, Doris Egland (Newport) 54:48.

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Cusick Senior Jaimi Adams gets a solid hit and is backed up by senior teammates Andrea Fountain, No. 5, and Jessica Driver, No. 18, when Cusick beat Wellpinit Sept. 18.

Cusick spikers open league competition with win

BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

CUSICK – The Cusick Panthers girls’ volleyball team opened their league season with a win over Wellpinit Sept. 18, taking the match in three games 25-22, 2725, 25-21. “It’s always good to start off with a win,” Cusick coach Harley Drum said. “Wellpinit is better than they were last year.”

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Doctor at Family Medicine Newport ASSISTANT COACH:

Michelle Nicholas

“We were down by 10 at one point,” said Drum. The team battled back for a 27-25 win in that game. Haley Adams led all players with six kills, Andy Fountain had the most assists, at 16, and Hannah Keogh served the most aces, at three and had the most digs with six. The win brings the Cusick record to 1-1. They play after press time Tuesday against Inchelium.

Spartan kickers step up play PRIEST RIVER – The Lady Spartans are playing more aggressively and picked up one win on the soccer field this past week. They beat Kellogg 2-1 Tuesday, but dropped games later in the week against Freeman and Bonners Ferry. Their record stands at 3-7-1.

Priest River 2, Kellogg 1 Priest River has been working on increasing their attempts at goals and becoming more aggressive. That work, along with some good defense led the Spartans to the 2-1 win when they hosted Kellogg Sept. 14. “Kellogg played a good game and made us work for our win,” coach Kate Keinert said. Holly Hirst scored the goal in the first half, and right forward Melissa Akre made her first goal in the second. “I am proud of the work she’s been putting in,” coach Keinert said. The girls are falling into their roles on the field. Shadra Green led the defense and held the back line

|| CROSS COUNTRY SEPT. 18 At Farragut State Park Boys’ small school team standings: 1, Lakeside 20. 2, Bonners Ferry 89. 3, Northwest Christian 106. 4, Chewelah 115. 5, Libby 135. 6, Coeur d’Alene Charter 141. 7, Kellogg 147. 8, Timberlake 155. Local individuals overall: 30, James Hegge (Priest River) 18:57. 38, Justin Ewing (PR) 19:13. 55, Jake Zickler (Newport) 20:02. 61, Scott McMeen (New) 20:24. 62, Ryan Tafoya (New) 20:27. 66, David Bell (PR) 20:39. 72, Chris Nichols (New) 21:17. 96, Tyler Wilson (PR) 22:53. Girls’ small school team standings: 1, Coeur d’Alene 31. 2, Timberlake 41. 3, Lake City 44. 4, Northwest Christian 42. 5, Post Falls 74. 6, Lakeside 44. 7, Colville 80. 8, Bonners Ferry 106. 9, Priest River 122. Local individuals overall: 21, Israel Nickerson (New) 23:03. 30, Sarah Morse (New) 23:44. 37, Steffie Pavey (PR) 24:05. 51, Kinya Morrison (PR) 25:04. 59, Brady Nelson (PR) 25:57. 66, Alicia Hester (PR) 27:35. 67, Shayanna Clark (PR) 27:44. 72, Chelsea Day (PR) 30:00.

BOYS’ SOCCER SEPT. 14 At Sandpoint Standpoint 3, Priest River 0 Statistics: Shots - Priest River 14, Sandpoint 34. Saves - Priest River 27, Sandpoint 11.

SEPT. 17 At Spokane Priest River 3, St. George’s 0 Statistics: Shots - Priest River 12, St. George 23. Saves: Priest River 17, St. George 6.

SEPT. 18 A Priest River Bonners Ferry 6, Priest River 0 Game summary: First half - 1, Bonners Ferry, own goal, 2:00. 2, Zarate, 13:00. 3, Bachman (Mendez) 18:00. 4, Bachman (Moe) 26:00. Second half - 5, Wakkinen 42:00. 6, Mendez 48:00. Statistics: Shots - Bonners Ferry 8, Priest River 1. Saves - Bonners Ferry, Zarate, 3. Priest River, 5.

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SEPT. 16 At Newport Newport 2, Timberlake 0 Game summary: First half - 1, Newport, M. Krogh. Second half - 2, Newport, Lewis.

SEPT. 17 At Mt. Spokane Mt. Spokane 6, Newport 0 Game summary: First half - 1, MtS, Jones (Floyd) 2:00. 2, MtS, Powels (Pruneau) 12:00. 3, MtS, Lloyd 39:00. Second half - 4, MtS, Nilsson (Martin) 48:00. 5, MtS, Howe (Nilsson) 52:00. 6, MtS, Pedersen (Yedica) 66:00. Statistics: Shots - Mt. Spokane 19, Newport 7. Saves - Mt. Spokane, Mundel 3, Emery 4. Newport, Seger 10.

VOLLEYBALL SEPT. 14 At Cusick Chewelah d. Cusick 25-20, 25-20, 25-15 At Priest River St. Maries d. Priest River 25-19, 25-8, 25-13 SEPT. 16 At Bonners Ferry Bonners Ferry d. Priest River 25-19, 25-17, 27-25 At Columbia Selkirk d. Columbia 25-16, 25-17, 25-16 At Newport Northwest Christian d. Newport 28-26, 23-25, 15-25, 25-23, 15-13 SEPT. 18 At Cusick Cusick d. Wellpinit 25-22, 27-25, 25-21. SEPT. 20 At Nine Mile Falls Lakeside d. Priest River 25-14, 25-9, 25-16

really well, Keinert said, and Tessa DeMers played a tough keeper with good communication. The coach also commended outside wings Renee Womack and Kelly Knopp for playing a smart game.

Freeman 3, Priest River 1 The Spartans showed some good effort against Freeman during the Thursday, Sept. 16 home game, but it wasn’t enough for the win. Freeman took the game 3-1. In what was Freeman’s first game of the season, both teams were a little weak in the first half, according to Keinert, and Freeman scored a lucky goal. She said the second half was much better played by both teams, especially the Spartans. “We picked up the effort, played aggressively, and had much more control of the ball,” coach Keinert said. Hirst scored Priest River’s only goal in the second half. Hirst, Green, Jessica Tryban and DeMers all gave Freeman a run for their money, Keinert said. Another

STA N D I N G S

Priest River goals: First Half - Holly Hirst. Second Half: Melissa Akre.

GIRLS’ SOCCER SEPT. 14 At Priest River Priest River 2, Kellogg 1

Drum said the Cusick team played well as a team. “We passed O N D EC K: well, our serving AT COLUMBIA was okay, and our hitters did well SEPT. 23 5 after they became p.m. aggressive,” he said. “They were VS. NORTHa little too tentaPORT SEPT. tive at the start.” 28 5 p.m. The Panthers came alive in the second game.

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the game. Cain said he made some changes coming into this game and the boys responded. Mike Dewey switched from running back to end. “He did a tremendous job blocking and excelled on the defensive side of the ball as well,” Cain said. Garet Sax, Josh Busby and Joe Werner did a good job stepping up and filling in on the offensive line. Kelan Sax and Trevor Grant ran the ball well and controlled things in the middle defensively. “It was a great team effort,” Cain said. Selkirk travels to Northport Friday, Sept. 24 for a 7 p.m. game.

FOOTBALL

Scoring: DP - Frank 14 run (Mohr Kick) DP - Mohr 20 Kick DP - Starbuck 2 run (Mohr Kick) DP - Eskue 8 pass from Mead (Mohr Kick) PR - Mortinson 35 run (Kick Blocked)

Selkirk 42, Republic 6 Selkirk 16 12 14 0 -42 Republic 0 0 0 6 -6 Scoring: Sel - Grant 75 run (run good) Sel - Enyeart 34 fumble return (run good) Sel - Weiss 35 pass from Miller (run failed) Sel - Weiss 16 pass from Miller (run failed) Sel - Sax 1 run (run good) Sel - Guthrie 11 run (run failed) Rep - Ganacias 16 run (run failed)

Colville 42, Newport 6 Newport 0 0 6 0 -6 Colville 7 28 7 0 -42 Scoring: Col - Bardwell 2 run (Bardwell Kick) Col - Sjordal 33 run (Bardwell Kick) Col - Sjordal 5 run (Bardwell Kick) Col - Sjordal 84 run (Bardwell Kick) Col - Price 5 run (Bardwell kick) Col - Morgan 30 pass from Bardwell (Bardwell) New - Wiley 30 pass from Martin (Pass Failed)

Scoring: Cus - Edwards 12 pass from Sample Cus - Driver 27 interception return Cus - Edwards 48 pass from Sample Nor - Johnson 67 run Cus - Bluff 18 run Cus - Driver 32 run Cus - Safety Nor - Short 3 run Cus - Driver 65 pass from Sample

Bonners Ferry 2, Priest River 0 The Spartans were able to score on Bonners Ferry last time they played them, but when Bonners visited Saturday, Sept. 18, they held Priest River to a 2-0 match. Several Spartan players were out due to injury or illness. Coach Keinert said Priest River didn’t play aggressively and let Bonners control the ball during much of the second half. This week, the girls will be on the road. Thursday, Sept. 23, they’ll have a match in Libby, Mont., beginning at 3:30 p.m. Priest River time. Saturday, Sept. 25, the girls travel to Freeman for a game at noon, and Tuesday, Sept. 28, Timberlake hosts a 5 p.m. game.

SEPT. 17 Deer Park 24, Priest River 6 Priest River 0 0 0 6 -6 Deer Park 10 14 0 0 -24

Cusick 66, Northport 20 Cusick 38 14 14 0 -66 Northport 6 14 0 0 -20

standout was Womack on the midwing. “She’s become a really strong player in recent weeks. I’m proud of the way she’s been playing,” she added. Priest River will get another shot at Freeman when they play on the road Saturday.

Cus - Prengkham 4 run Nor - No. 10 17 run Cus - Sample 65 run Cus - Edwards 46 pass from Sample

BOWLING SEPT. 8 Lucky Ladies Team Won Lost Golden Girls 3 1 River Gals 3 1 Turtles 2 2 Country Lane 2 2 Duck’s Chicks 1 3 Morning Glories 1 3 High game scratch: Betty Balison 187. High series scratch: Betty Balison 483. High team score handicap: Country Lane 777. High team series handicap: Golden Girls 2,246. Splits: Sharon Shining 5-6, Jan Edgar 3-10, Pat Shields 5.7, Sherry Loveridge 5-6-7, Shirley Ownbey 5-7, 6-7.

Wednesday Night Loopers Team Won Action Auto 37.5 Timber Room 29.5 Hudson’s 28 OK Lanes 25 McCroskey Defense 24.5 Club Rio 21 McCroskey Atty @ Law 18 Pend Oreille Marine 16.5 High game scratch: Forrest Ownbey 279. High game handicapped: Jim Loveridge 280. High series scratch: Forrest Ownbey 657. High series handicapped: Pinky Ownbey 738. High team scratch: McCroskey 1,052. High team handicapped: McCroskey Defense 1,219. High team series scratch: McCroskey Defense 2,758. High team series handicapped: McCroskey Defense 3,259. Splits: Forrest Ownbey 6-7.

SEPT. 15 Lucky Ladies Team Won Lost Country Lane 6 2 Golden Girls 5 3 River Gals 5 3 Turtles 4 4 Ducks Chicks 3 5 Morning Glories 1 7 High game scratch: Jan Edgar 179. High series scratch: Barb Mix 501. High team score handicap: Country Lane 820. High team series handicap: Country Lane 2,401. Splits: Joey Caskey 3-10, Gina Green 7-9, Sherry Loveridge 3-10, Pat Shields 5-8-10, 4-7-9.

| SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

FOR THE RECORD ||

Keith Odello Butler Newport

Keith Odell Butler, 84, of Newport passed away in Sandpoint Thursday, Sept. 16. Butler was born Feb. 11, 1926, to Frank and Lydia (Martin) Butler in Basalt, Idaho, and grew up in the Basalt/Shelley area. He was drafted into the U.S. Navy, serving in Korea during World War II. Upon his discharge from the service, he moved back home where he met and married Aleen Hess. The marriage produced seven children. Butler enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping with his family. He even built his own “homemade” camper. He was loved by many and will be missed by all who knew him, his family said. Butler is survived by his children: Marilyn (and Jerry) Franklin of Athol, Randy (and Linda) Butler of Priest River, Radel (and Jay) Miller of Post Falls, Jerald (and Namaste) Butler of Post Falls, Shannon (and Dale) Stone of Spirit Lake, and Russell Butler of Newport. He is also survived by 23 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren, and one sister, Stella Webb of Blackfoot, Idaho. He was preceded in death by his wife Aleen and one son, Merrill Butler. A graveside memorial service will be held Saturday, Sept. 25 at 1 p.m. at the Evergreen Cemetery in Priest River. 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.

Anthony Lewis Castillo Usk

Anthony Lewis Castillo, 48, of Usk and Seattle passed away Sept. 15 at Deaconess Medical Center in Spokane. Castillo was born Sept. 30, 1961, in Yakima, the son of Ernest and Harriet (Conko) Castillo. He is survived by Castillo his daughter Aiyana Marqez-Castillo of Spokane; his sisters Carmen Castillo of Seattle, Linda Grant of Ford, Wash., Deloris Castillo of Nespelem Wash., Gloria Bird of Ford, Wash., and Yvonne Conko of St. Ignatius, Mont.; his brothers Jerald Castillo of Cusick, Charles Castillo of Cusick, Ernest “Butch” Castillo Jr. of Spokane; and his many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father Ernest Castillo Sr., sister Annette Castillo and many other family and friends. A wake was held Saturday, Sept. 18, and Sunday, Sept. 19, at the community building in Usk with a Funeral Mass Monday, Sept. 20 at 9 a.m. Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home in Newport is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at www.shermanknapp.com.

Dorothy Bagnall George Metaline

Dorothy Bagnall George, 92, passed away peacefully in her sleep Sept. 15, near Metaline. George was born Dec. 23, 1917, in Metaline. She was the eldest of four daughters born to Bertha Hartman Bagnall, a pioneer from Tiger. Bertha worked as a cook at the Pend Oreille Mining Camp, where she met George’s father, Harry Bagnall, who had come to Metaline from Jacksonport, Wis., in 1911. In 1930, George moved to Walla Walla, where her mother took a job as a hotel maid. Shortly thereafter, her father returned to the Midwest and contracted pneumonia working on Neebish Island near Lake Huron; he died March 3, 1932. After graduating from Walla Walla High School in 1934, George returned to Metaline and married Clinton Fager, Jr. on Jun 27, 1936. They settled in Metaline and had two children, Patricia Ann (b. Dec. 11, 1937) and Michael Clinton (b. Aug. 3, 1941). After Dorothy and Clinton separated in 1943, she converted the front of her house into a Post Office, and spent the next nine years as the Metaline Post Master. In 1951 she met and married Lloyd George, a member of the

O B I T UA R I E S construction crew rebuilding the Metaline Falls Bridge. The couple spent most of the next 15 years near Spokane before moving to the Puget Sound area in 1970. When Lloyd passed away in 1976, George returned to Metaline and converted the former Post Office into a General Store, which she ran until 1983. She spent the rest of her life in the same house she owned for 70 years. George was preceded in death by her husband Lloyd George, ex-husband Clinton Fager, Jr., sisters Pat Crenshaw, Jean Rowan and Gerry Brown. She is survived by her children Patricia (and Bronko) Borozan and Michael (and Joan) Fager; grandchildren Anne Borozan, Teresa Fager, Lisa Borozan Hopke, Karen Borozan, Laurie Bishop and John Borozan; great-grandchildren Nicholas, Elisabeth, Maximos, Rachel, Basil, Alexander, Madeline, Elias, Sophia, Helena, Isaac, Carley and Jarett. Her strong spirit and sense of humor will be missed by all who knew her. 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.

Mary Jane Haas Clarkston, Wash.

Mary Jane Haas, 77, of Clarkston, Wash., assed away Thursday, Sept. 16 at Clarkston Care Center. Haas was born Nov. 22, 1932, in Rochester, N.Y., to Edwin R. and Isabella Schultz. She attended school in Rochester and then attended nursing school in PhilaHass delphia where she graduated as an LPN. She married Virgil H. Haas April 24, 1953, in Rochester. They owned the Usk Grocery for 25 years. Virgil died in 1983. Haas enjoyed watching Mariners baseball and family activities. Haas is survived by her partner Harold “Tick” Thompson of Clarkston, daughter Barbara (and Rick) Nelson of Chewelah, Wash., son Mark (and Vonnie) Haas of Spokane Valley, daughter Kathleen (and Doug) Renggli of Clarkston, son Paul (and Diane) Haas of Usk, daughters Margaret Zickler of Newport and Theresa (and Jeff) McKinney of Bothell, Wash., 14 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Virgil Haas, parents Edwin R. and Isabella Schultz, daughter Julie Ann Ross and sisters Barbara Goodno and Virginia Tickell. A memorial service was held Tuesday at Merchant’s Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held Saturday, Sept. 25 at 11 a.m. at the Newport Cemetery. A private family gathering will follow the service.

Mildred “Millie” Watrous-Mouery Newport

Mildred “Millie” WatrousMouery, 89,passed away Aug. 14, at The River Mountain Assisted Living in Newport of complications due to esophageal cancer. Watrous-Mouery was born Sept. 25, 1920, in Watertown, N.Y. There she marMouery ried Harold Salisbury and had two children, Delores and Leonard, and moved to Concord, Calif. After her divorce from Harold, she married Floyd Watrous and adopted two girls, Robin and Karin. Floyd and Millie were married for 17 years when he passed away suddenly. She was diagnosed with breast cancer shortly after. But being the feisty woman she was, she managed to beat breast cancer and was a survivor for 32 years. Watrous-Mouery retired in the Priest River area where she married George Mouery. They were married for 21 years before his death in 2006. Watrous-Mouery was an avid bowler for many years and a volunteer at the Christian Women’s Thrift Store, which she loved. She

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was also a long time member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Watrous-Mouery is survived by her three daughters, Delores Andre of Pembroke, Ga., Robin Watrous-James of Beaverton, Ore., Karin Winans of Salem, Ore.; her son, Leonard Salisbury; 10 grandchildren, and several greatgrandchildren. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Sept. 25 at 11 a.m. at Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home in Newport. Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home in Newport is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at www.shermanknapp.com.

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Bonner General Hospital Derek Edward Jenks Derek Edward Jenks was born Aug. 19 to Laurel Knoles and Neal Janks of Priest River. He weighed 7 pounds, 5 ounces and measured 19.5 inches in length. He joins sisters Hailey and Emily Hatfield. Maternal grandparents are Keith and Kathy Knoles, and paternal grandparents are Floyd and Carol Jenks.

Sacred Heart Medical Center, Spokane Elijah James Sattleen Elijah James Sattleen was born Aug. 23 at 6:17 p.m. to Jacob and Samantha Sattleen of Cusick. He had black hair, weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces, and measured 19 inches in length. Grandparents are Jim and Tammy Sattleen, Sandra Arndt, and Steve and Bonnie Johnson.

Newport Hospital and Health Services Isabella Nicole Stone Isabella Nicole Stone was born Sept. 2 at 11:29 p.m. to Merissa Dillard and Mark Stone of Newport. She weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces and measured 21 inches in length. Maternal grandparents are Richard Thursby and Jenny Cross. Paternal grandparents are Rick and Lori Merriman.

Devon Wheeler Long Devon Wheeler Long was born Sept. 3 at 8:06 a.m. to Vicki and Ben Long of Newport. He weighed 9 pounds, 15 ounces and measured 23.5 inches in length. He joins sisters Natalie and Hailey. Maternal grandparents are Robert and Kristi Dahlin. Paternal grandparents are Howard and Connie Long.

Madison Raechelle Carey Madison Raechelle Carey was born Sept. 3 at 8:16 p.m. to Makayla Meyer and Keith Carey of Newport. She weighed 6 pounds, 8 ounces and measured 20 inches in length. Maternal grandparents are Michael Meyer and Jean Meyer. Paternal grandparents are Brian and Kim Carey.

Ella-Marie Pilskalns Ella-Marie Pilskalns was born Sept. 9 at 5:05 a.m. to Michele D. and Arthur E. Pilskalns of Newport. She weighed 6 pounds, 1 ounce and measured 20 inches long. She joins brothers Andrew, Paul, Arthur, OJ and Anthony and sisters Arkadia, Natasha, Maria and Philomena. Maternal grandparents are Dennis and Patricia Howland, and paternal grandparents are Andrew and Arkadia Pilskalns.

Isaac Ryan Sima Isaac Ryan Sima was born Sept. 10 at 2:33 p.m. to Jennifer and Mathew Sima of Newport. He weighed 6 pounds, 14 ounces and measured 21 inches long. Maternal great grandmother is Margaret, and paternal grandmother is Abbigail.

James David Christopher Wright James David Christopher Wright was born Sept. 11 at 7:47 p.m. to Jennifer and Chad Wright of Coolin. He weighed 7 pounds, 15 ounces and measured 21 inches in length. He joins brothers Caleb and Brody and sisters CheyAnne and Raina.

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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. 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, Sept. 13 ERRATIC DRIVER – Hwy. 2, report of vehicle speeding and passing unsafely. TRAFFIC OFFENSE – Houghton St., Ione, report of an ongoing problem of a 4 wheeler speeding. JUVENILE PROBLEM – W. Sacheen St., Cusick, report of 2 male juveniles shooting bb guns. FOUND PROPERTY – Blackwell St., request for deputy to pick up bag of marijuana. SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE – McKenzie Rd., Usk, deputy contacting vehicle at mini storage. Tuesday, Sept. 14 RESCUE – 1st Ave., Cusick, report of a female falling off the dock, trying to get out. INJURY ACCIDENT – Deer Valley Rd., report of a motorcycle accident; one subject with an injured leg. BRUSH FIRE – Scotia Rd., Newport, report of fire GUNSHOT – N 5th Ave., Cusick, report that 7-year-old-male shot himself with pellet gun. TRESPASSING – LeClerc Rd. N., report of two males trespassing on tribal land. SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE – W. 2nd St., report of a Red Grand Am in parking lot going back and forth slowly. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES – Cusick, report of a white Ford Probe driving around store. ARREST – Jessica Colleen Groom, 28, of Newport was arrested on a local misdemeanor warrant. Wednesday, Sept. 15 Agency ASSIST – Fertile Valley Rd., Newport, agency requests a check on a domestic violence victim. THEFT – Houghton St., Ione, report of a white wrought iron table stolen. DRUG INFORMATION – W. 4th St., Newport, report of drug information. THEFT – Old State Rd., report of game camera taken. DRUGS – Hwy. 31, report of possible marijuana. HIT AND RUN ACCIDENT – W. Pine St., Newport, report of a hit and run in the parking lot. CITIZEN DISPUTE – Fertile Valley Rd., Newport, report of two subjects arguing over using a cell phone. THEFT – Coyote Trail Rd., report of a wedding ring taken out of vehicle. CITIZEN DISPUTE – Hwy. 31, Ione, report that unknown female has complainant’s dog and will not return it. DISTURBANCE – W. Kelly Drive, Newport, report that subject is destroying objects in the residence. MALICIOUS MISCHIEF – Conklin Meadows Rd., Newport, report that subject in a big truck with trailer destroying complainant’s outgoing mail. ERRATIC DRIVER – Hwy. 2, report of truck driving erratically. INTOXICATION – S. State Ave., Newport, report that intoxicated male put infant in vehicle and took off. BURGLARY – Grinnel St., Ione, report of a back door kicked into residence, items taken. DRUG INFORMATION – S Garden Ave. DISTURBANCE – Ranch Rd., Newport, report of screaming and yelling. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE – Diamond Creek Rd., Newport, report that male slapped wife and was breaking things. Thursday, Sept. 23 AUTOMOBILE THEFT – Scotia Rd., Newport, report of 1991

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Subaru Legacy sedan taken. ASSAULT – S. Calispell Ave., report that 13-year-old male student assaulted another student. THEFT – N. Cass Ave., Newport, report of color IR camera taken off pole. HARASSMENT – W. Circle Drive, Newport, report that husband’s girlfriend is harassing subject. HARASSMENT – Critter Lane, Newport, complainant reports being harassed by neighbor regarding trespassing issues. THREATENING – W. 5th St., report that an adult male is harassing students. SUSPICIOUS PERSON – Hwy. 2, report that two female employees being upset by one the women’s husbands. ARREST – Elmers Loop, Newport, James Franklin Snyder, 38, of Newport was arrested for DOC Violation. TRAFFIC OFFENSE – Hwy. 2, report of a Porsche traveling at a high rate of speed. FIRE – N. State Ave., Oldtown ASSAULT – Bud Porter Rd., Ione, Martin Keith Yarbrough, 49, of Ione was arrested 4th degree assault. Friday, Sept. 17 SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES – Kent Creek Lane, caller reported attempted theft of motor home. ARREST – Larry Robert William Pond, 53, of Newport was arrested for attempted motor vehicle theft. ANIMAL CRUELTY – Hwy. 2, Newport, report of deceased animals found in cages on porch. ANIMAL BITE – W. 5th Newport, Newport, report of severe dog bites. FRAUD – Moonlight Lane, Newport, report that subject cashed money order that was not made out to them. ERRATIC DRIVER – Stanley Drive, Newport, report of pickup spinning brodies. THREATENING – Stanley Drive, Newport, report that subject made threats to kill complainant and son. JUVENILE PROBLEM – Calispell Ave., report that student is afraid to go home because dad is angry. JUVENILE PROBLEM – S. Union Ave., Newport, report of group of approximately six boys gathering at park with boxing gloves fighting and video taping. DRUGS – Middle Fork Rd., officer out with four with marijuana. ARREST – Clint Mathew Hunt, 19, of Newport was arrested for fourth degree assault. Saturday, Sept. 18 VEHICLE PROWL – Quail Loop, Newport, report of two subjects looking in back of pickup with flashlights. TRESPASSING – Bench Rd., Newport, report of vehicle parked at locked gate. TRAFFIC HAZARD – Hwy. 20, report of dresser broken on roadway. TRAFFIC HAZARD – S. Shore Diamond Lake Rd., report of vehicle in curve obstructing traffic. VIOLATION OF PROTECTION ORDER – Turner Rd., Newport, report of receiving text messages from respondent in protection order. JUVENILE PROBLEM – Newport, report of juveniles trying to climb to top of gazebo. DISTURBANCE – Buck Creek

Rd., Newport, report of daughter throwing glass bottles. BURGLARY – Hwy. 2, report of subjects trying to get into ministorage. SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE – Newport, report that male in vehicle trying to get female to do something ARREST – Hwy. 2, Newport, William Robert Ogle, 53, of Newport was arrested for driving under the influence. ARREST – N Shore Diamond Lake Rd., Roberta Renee JohnsonWehrung, 53, was arrested for driving under the influence. Sunday, Sept. 19 THREATENING – Buck Creek Rd., Newport, report of male threatening female. THEFT – Skookum Meadow Drive, Newport, report that neighbor took a campaign sign out of his yard and put it in the back of her truck then drove off. THREATENING – Bob Newman Rd., Ione, report that subject threatening to take complainant’s animals. ARREST – Garden Ave., Newport, Steven Lewis Caudell, 58, of Newport was arrested on local warrants.

BONNER COUNTY Monday, Sept. 13 BATTERY – Silver Birch Lane, Oldtown Tuesday, Sept. 14 RECKLESS DRIVING – Hwy. 2, Priest River, report of a reckless driver in the Laclede area. INFORMATION – Merritt Lane, Priest River, report of a code violation, weeds. NON INJURY ACCIDENT – USFS Rd. 2550, Blanchard THEFT – Blanchard, a theft by fraud was reported in the Blanchard area. CITIZEN ASSIST – Stone Haven Drive, Blanchard, report of a landlord tenant dispute. Wednesday, Sept. 15 THREATENING – Stone Haven Drive, Blanchard, threats were reported. VEHICLE THEFT – E. Cedar Lane, Priest River DISORDERLY CONDUCT – Hwy. 2, Priest River, report of disorderly conduct in the Priest River area. NON INJURY ACCIDENT – N McKinley St., Priest River RECKLESS DRIVING – Hwy. 2, Oldtown, report of a reckless driver traveling east. Thursday, Sept. 16 NON INJURY ACCIDENT – Hoop SEE POLICE REPORT, 6B

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EDITOR’S NOTE: The following minutes are provided to The Miner Newspapers by the individual agency, after each board of commissioners has approved them. In some cases, the minutes have been edited for space allowance. Commissioners’ minutes will be printed on a spaceavailable basis. The minutes will be posted to The Miner Online under Public Meetings as soon as they are available from the government entity. Subscribers can also search for archived minutes online at www.PendOreilleRiverValley.com.

Pend Oreille County Commissioners Sept. 7

• All members were present. Emergency management director JoAnn Boggs and chief of communications Steve West provided an ordinance to amend the enhanced 911 excise tax pursuant to state requirements. They estimate this tax will bring $31,000 in revenue to the county. The state funds that the county receives will then be decreased by that amount. It was noted that if the county did not pursue the tax amendment the county would not be eligible to receive state funding. the board unanimously approved the ordinance. • boggs discussed the hazard mitigation prioritized list, noting she has worked with county engineer Don Ramsey and community development director Mike Lithgow. She noted Whisper Mountain will provide engineered project worksheets for the top five projects, thus when funding is available those projects will be ready. The board unanimously approved the project list. • The board discussed budget items. They will have tabletop meetings with elected officials and department heads and schedule one budget hearing Dec. 6. • Public works director Sam Castro discussed current issues. They reviewed Castro’s employment agreement, which the board voted unanimously to sign. • Jason Storey and Tara Miller with Work-A-Holics janitorial met with the board. Interim public works director Mike Deason and Castro were also present. The board discussed budget issues and the need to reduce janitorial services. The board is looking at immediately reducing services to two days per week. Storey will work on the contract to adjust the service for more days at buildings where there is more traffic and less service to the areas with less traffic. He will e-mail the board in the next day or two. It was also noted five background checks were completed so far and up to two annually will be paid for by the county. • Treasurer Charlotte Demlow provided the Computer Information Concepts Inc. agreement, noting prosecutor Tom Metzger has reviewed the agreement. After a review, the board unanimously approved the software agreement. • The board reviewed and unanimously approved the resolution resetting the budget functions. • Deason, Castro, Ramsey and George Luft, senior design construction engineer, met with the board. Boggs was present and spoke about ham radio op-

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FROM PAGE 5B Loop, Priest River TRESPASSING – Bandy Rd., Priest River UNATTENDED DEATH – Stone Rd., Blanchard RUNAWAY JUVENILE – Dry Creek Rd., Oldtown Friday, Sept. 17 TRAFFIC OFFENSE – 9th St., Priest River, 27 year old Priest River man cited and released for driving without privileges. RECKLESS DRIVING – Elicia Lane, Priest River TRAFFIC VIOLATION – Clagstone Rd., Spirit Lake, a 49-year-old man was cited and released for driving

erators’ radio equipment at the Cooks Mountain radio site. The equipment was moved to the Hoo Doo site, and they received interference. They have requested to move the equipment back to Cooks Mountain. Those present spoke about having an agreement with each entity using the radio site facilities. • Deason spoke about the B&N Sanitary agreement, stating they are in the arrears. Also the liability insurance is not current and he has sent them a letter regarding that. • Ramsey spoke about Yocum Lake Road, providing an update on the work that has been completed, and designating it a recreational road. He mentioned installing a gate where there is space to make a vehicle turn-around area, using Title 2 funds. The board unanimously approved the project. • It was agreed to move Aquamog/milfoil harvester operator Mike Peterson to Road District 2 during harvester operator Tommy Petrie’s vacation. • Ramsey provided an update on the facilities plan. Luft provided a road project update regarding the Middle Branch LeClerc Creek, Yokum Lake and Sweet Creek projects. Ramsey also noted he has received the county property insurance premium notice, and it is less than budgeted. The county liability insurance did increase. The board discussed a change in the 2011 budget process, with tabletop sessions and only one budget hearing. • The board placed a conference call to Superior Court Judge Rebecca Baker. Those present were auditor Marianne Nichols, Evelyn Bell and the public defenders. The board explained there will be a change in the 2011 budget process this year, with table top sessions and final budget hearing in December. They discussed the superior court budget, public defender contract and Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) budget. • Shirley Sands, the county centennial committee co-chairwoman and Newport mayor, provided a centennial planning update. The county agreed to provide $5,000 this year and $5,000 next year. Expenditures will be paid from the arts, tourism and recreation fund and needs prior approval for payment through the Hotel Motel Tax Advisory Board, which meets every third Friday. The public utility district, Rotary Club and Soroptimist International have expressed interest in providing funding. • Human resources coordinator Shelly Stafford met with the board in executive session to discuss the performance of a public employee pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(g) for 15 minutes from 4:10-4:25 p.m. Commissioner Laura Merrill was not present as she was on a phone call regarding Resource Advisory Committee business. • The board met in executive session to discuss the performance of a public employee pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(g) for 10 minutes from 4:25-4:35 p.m. All members were present. • The board reviewed the contract provided by lobbiest Jim Potts for consulting services and unanimously approved. • The board reviewed the resolution setting disbursement for homeless funds and unanimously approved.

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without privileges, and failure to provide proof of insurance. Saturday, Sept. 18 ASSIST OTHER AGENCY – Hwy. 57, Priest River, deputy assisted ISP checking an abandoned vehicle. ANIMAL CRUELTY – E. 4th St. N., Oldtown ANIMAL PROBLEM – Spirit Lake Cutoff, Priest River ARREST – Albeni Rd., Priest River, Chad Bowman, 35, of Priest River, was arrested for battery and malicious injury to property. Sunday, Sept. 19 SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES – Jackson Ave., Priest River

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• The board toured the north county transmission and distribution lines. • Larry and Sharron Gragg inquired as to the fiber optic cost to the PUD. Commissioner Ken Hirsch reported that the cost to the PUD is $3.9 million. General manager Bob Geddes discussed the project breakdown details and the infrastructure. Discussion was held regarding the grant awarded to the Northwest Open Access Network (NoaNet) and the project timeline. The Graggs are concerned about the cost and any benefit to the ratepayers in the north county. The PUD is not able to install fiber in the north county due to an existing Pend Oreille Telephone Company grant for that area. Discussion was held regarding the alternatives for fiber in the north county. • A customer discussed her electric bill usage. She had spo-

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ken with PUD staff regarding her bill after it was discovered that her automatic read meter had stopped working in November 2005. The PUD estimated her usage based on prior period usage and agreed to split the cost with her for three years of usage. She expressed her concern regarding whose responsibility it is to maintain her meter. Discussion was held. The board apologized to the customer for the situation. Discussion was held regarding working with customers, the PUD’s service and credit policy and automatic meter reading audits. • Greg Vaughn of the Ponderay Newsprint Co. (PNC) reported that he is working on eight conservation projects with energy specialist Marty Robinson. He reported that Terrie Schucht of PNC is working with Elaine Averyt, the PUD’s treasurer and customer services manager, regarding the mill’s utility bill. The board will follow up with Averyt. • Geddes had a meeting with the county milfoil operator, Tommy Petrie. He reported that natural resources manager Pat

|| Buckley is in Colville today with Mike Lithgow, Pend Oreille County community development director, for the board to review the applications for the Title 2 grant regarding the milfoil program and

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Personals Help Wanted Business Services Work Wanted Lost and Found Child Care & Preschool Business Oportunities Misc. For Sale Washington Statewide Advertising 10 Rentals Wanted 11 Housing For Rent 12 Storage For Rent 13 Real Estate For Sale

HELP WANTED

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DRIVERS WANTED Drive a School bus! New starting wage $9.75/ hour. No experience necessary, paid training provided. Call (509) 447-4218 or stop by Western States Bus, 1624 West 7th, Newport.(23altTF)

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

TrussTek, Inc. Trusses - Our Only Business

Engineered Roof & Floor Trusses Bill • Ed • Marcus • Ted • Jeff

BUSINESS SERVICES

THE WATER PROFESSIONALS

• WELL DRILLING • PUMPS • WATER TREATMENT

Serving you from Colville & Spokane

(1-800) 533-6518

Office (208) 267-7471 1-800-269-7471 MISC. FOR SALE

BUSINESS CARDS Quality cards with raised lettering starting at $26.50 for 500. Come browse our Sample Book for lots of ideas and designs! Printing and Design services at The Miner Newspaper. (509) 447-2433. (8-tf)

WASHINGTON STATEWIDE ADS

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ADOPTION

Lic. # FOGLEPS095L4

ADOPT -- Adoring couple, Doctor & Lawyer promise your baby unconditional love, laughter & happiness. Expenses paid. 1-800-9331975

LOST AND FOUND

FOUND: OLDER Black female Lab cross. By Oldtown Tesoro gas station September 15th. (208) 304-3885.(33)

We exercise Indian Preference

WASHINGTON STATEWIDE ADS

BUILDINGS STEEL ARCH BUILDINGS Huge Savings on some of our Summer Clearance Buildings Selling for Balanced Owed plus Reps. 16x20, 20x24, 25x30, etc. Supplies Won’t Last! 1-866339-7449 MISC FOR SALE

BUSINESS SERVICES

Miner want ads work.

WASHINGTON STATEWIDE ADS

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Camas Center Billing Coordinator The Kalispel Tribe of Indians in Usk, Washington is seeking a part time Billing Coordinator Summary of Functions: Responsible for the coordination of all members and organizations billing for the Camas Center for Community Wellness

Qualifications

Associateʼs degree A.A. or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; college course work in accounting or related field is preferred; Must have a working knowledge of integrated financial system software applications and proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word; Must have strong organizational skills, be flexible and multitask oriented; Ability to work with and preserve confidential information; Ability to work within a team environment; Willingness to attend training as assigned. For further information and full job description or to apply online, please visit our website at www.kalispeltribe.com Applications may be obtained at the Kalispel Tribal Office front desk at 1981 N. LeClerc Rd., Usk, WA 99180. We exercise Indian Preference We are a drug and alcohol free workplace

Great print materials get you noticed! Our staff of industry professionals offers state-of-the-art printing equipment, fast, accurate quotes, dependable high-quality results and unbeatable customer service.

Printing & Design at the Miner

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Kaniksu Village Apartments 1 Bedroom Apartments Income Limits Apply

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HOUSING FOR RENT

2 OR 3 BEDROOM mobile homes for rent in Newport. No pets. (208) 448-2290.(25tf) IONE APARTMENTS INCLUDES UTILITIES 1 bedroom $425/ month. 2 bedroom $550/ month. (509) 442-2252.(26TF) DIAMOND LAKE WATERFRONT HOME FOR RENT Beautifully remodeled and steps from the water. 3 bedroom 1 bath, $900/ month, $500 deposit. Includes utilities including electricity, cable, internet. Call (509) 475-7524.(33-3p) NEWPORT 2 bedroom, 2 bath $569/ month. Newly remodeled manufactured home. Water/ sewer/ garbage paid. No pets. (509) 4969686.(31-4p)

EQUAL HOUSING

OPPORTUNITY

109 E. 5th Ave.

Metaline Falls, WA

(509) 446-4100 TDD

1-425-562-4002 METALINE FALLS WASHINGTON 1 and 2 bedroom apartments, starting at $375/ month, water/ sewer/ garbage included. Post Office Building. (208) 6109220.(31-4) METALINE FALLS WASHINGTON RV lot, beautiful large lot with river view, all utilities included. $290/ month. (208) 610-9220.(31-4) HOUSE IN NEWPORT 3 bedroom 1 bath, close to schools, new floor coverings, washer and dryer, carport, $700 plus deposit. 1 year lease. No cats. (509) 671-0458.(32-3p) OLDTOWN AREA 4- 5 bedroom, 3 bath 2700 square feet, attached 2 car garage, $1100/ month plus utilities. (509) 993-5465. No smoking.(32-3) NEWER LARGE 3 bedroom, 2 bath, garage, wood stove, electric heat, near Diamond Lake, no pets. $750. (208) 6106870.(32-3p)

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE DIRECTORY

You too can Advertise Weekly for only $7.50 Call 447-2433 CHIROPRACTIC Bliss Chiropractic Health Center

WASHINGTON STATEWIDE ADS

HOUSING FOR RENT

DRIVERS -- Company Drivers Up to 40k First Year. New Team Pay! Up to .48c/mile CDL Training Available. Regional Locations. (877) 369-7105. www.centraldrivingjobs.net

[Pend Oreille County]

and GEM

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

MASSAGE THERAPY Harmony Healing Arts Center Gloria Campbell -- 448-2623 114 10th -- Priest River

Cedar Mountain Massage Therapy

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

Ryan Leisy, DC - (509) 447-7111 1821 N. LeClerc Rd., #1, Cusick, WA 99119

OPTOMETRIST

Chiropractic Plus

Dr. Bradley Kiriaka D.C. - (208) 448-4726 Mon., Wed., Thurs. 10-5 Priest River - Across from Panhandle State Bank (PSB) 314 E. Albeni Hwy, Suite 103

COUNSELING Molly Phillips, LICSW, CMHS, GMHS

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

Newport Vision Source

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

PHYSICIANS Priest River Medical Clinic -- 448-2321 Family Practice & Minor Emergencies Monday thru Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

HELP WANTED WARM, CARING HOST FAMILIES needed for high school exchange students. Volunteer today! Call 1 (866) GO-AFICE or visit afice.org. HELP WANTED -TRUCK DRIVERS. DRIVERS: CDL-A Drivers & Owner Operators. Drive for the Nation’s Largest Tank Carrier! *Lease Purchase Available* Above Average Pay, Benefits * Plate, Permit & Insurance Programs Available. * Paid Orientation. Call for Details: 866921-9651 or 866-922-2691. www.Work4QC.com REEFER DRIVERS NEEDED? Experienced Drivers and Class A Commercial students welcome! Our incredible Freight network offers plenty of miles! 1-800-277-0212 www. primeinc.com

DENTIST Newport Dental Center

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

Priest River Rehab Services

Tim Gray, P.T. -- 448-4151 Mon.-Wed.-Fri. - 9-5 • Tues. & Thurs. 9-4

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

ENGINEERS James A. Sewell & Associates

Consulting Engineers & Surveyors 600 West 4th, Newport -- 447-3626

HEALTH CLINICS N.E. Tri County Health District 447-3131 -- 1-800-873-6162 605 Highway 20, Newport

Camas Center Medical & Dental Services Need something at a good price? Try The Newport Miner and Gem State Miner Classifieds.

PHYSICAL THERAPY

1821 N. LeClerc Rd., #1, Cusick, WA 99119 (509) 447-7111 - (509) 445-1152 fax

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

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

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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Accounting/Tax Service

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

Accounting/Tax Service

Bookkeeping

Tax Preparation Payroll

Kathy Fazendin

124 S. Washington • Newport

(509) 447-5200

Fax: (509) 447-7959 E-Mail: Kathy@allfaz.com

Carpet

Child Care

**Openings Available**

Timberline Shopping Center W. 1206 Albeni Hwy. Priest River, Idaho

Automotive

Carpet

Building Materials

Preschool • Crafts Hands On Learning Adventure Walks • Field Trips

All meals and snacks provided License, CPR/First Aid Certified ICCP Provider, Washington State Provider

Call (208) 437-0289

Electric Heating & Furnace Repair Air Conditioning Refrigeration Installation Hot Water Tank Repair & Installation

Carpet

American

Appliance Repair All Makes & Models

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

•Kevin •Ruth • (208) 448-1914 Fax (208) 448-2424 Carpet - Vinyl - Ceramic Tile - Wallpaper Counter Tops - Blinds

Appliances

Carpet Cleaning Priest River, Idaho

Water • Smoke • Mold

BUILDING MATERIALS

Furniture - Cabinetry - Countertops Floor Coverings - Wallpaper Window Coverings - Sealy Mattress

(208) 448-2443

• Carpet Cleaning & Water Removal • Odor Removal & Mold Remediation • Insurance Claims Accepted • Over 20 Years of Excellent Service

Michael Hambidge

The Loft

(208) 448-2950

N ewport

No Appointment Necessary Free Vacuum & Window Wash

(509) 447-4991 • (509) 671-1075

Hwy. 2, South of Newport

(509) 447-2603

(Deli • Ice Cream • Free WiFi • Mtg. Room)

Brooks Swanson owner

Chimney Sweep

Concrete

Concrete Work

Construction

Spokane Rock Products

Tom Johnson Concrete, Inc.

APPLIANCE SERVICE

Jake’s Chimney Sweep

10 Minute Oil Change (509) 447-0120

Concrete • Sand • Gravel

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

Cliff McDermeit 23810 E. Blanchard Rd., Newport

Hwy. 2, Diamond Lake

Stamped & Stained

PATIOS • SIDEWALKS EXCAVATION • CURBING FOUNDATIONS 39102 N. Newport Hwy.

Elk, Washington

509-951-3052

Cafe • Internet • Gifts 208-448-0643

CLARK CONSTRUCTION Designs In Concrete • Counter Tops • Tables • Statuary

• Re-Design • Room & Garden

• Vintage Finds 501 3rd St. Newport

#1 Home Builder in Newport.

Custom Homes

41 Homes built in the city since 1974

509-447-5209 or (509) 671-6161 Fax (509) 447-3906 Lic. # CLARKC*110CG

Open 7 days/24 hours w/a schedule

www.jakescimneysweep.com

(509) 292-2200

“A Solid Choice in Solid Surfaces”

Construction

Dentistry

Digital Photos

Dog Boarding

Drywall

Stutes Construction

SOUTH PAW CONSTRUCTION

Eric Wagoner Construction

Do-It-Yourself Digital Photo Center 4x6 20¢ 5x7 59¢ 8x10 $189 CD $149

CHANDREA FARMS

Hurst Contracting

The Remodeling Specialists!

• General Contractor • Rooﬁng • Siding • Room Additions • Decks • Foundations • Manufactured Home Set-up • Residential & Commercial Harold Stutes Phone 208-448-1869 P.O. Box 1724 Priest River, ID 83856 Cell 208-660-4087 ID License # RCT-1510 WA License # STUTEC *92306

376 Grove Addition, Oldtown

•Building & Remodeling • Siding • Windows • Decking • Fencing Specialist • Complete Home Improvement • Free Estimates

509-447-5600, Kenn WA License # SOUTHPC918ML

Equipment

Flood Services

BONNER SAW & POWER EQUIPMENT

HOUSE FLOODED - BROKEN PIPE?

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

Flood Dryout Services Mold Inspection & Remediation Remodeling & Repairs All Insurance Claims Welcomed

Brooks Swanson WRT - ASD General Contractor RCT-13983

509- 447-2244

LIC # ERICWWC941KT • New Construction • Additions • Footings & Foundations • Over 15 Years of Experience • Decks • Metal Roofs • Specializing in Finish Carpentry Mobile (509) 951-4076 Office (509) 863-2778

Flood Services 24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE

Kevin Johnson WRT ASD Floors & More

208-255-9580

Husqvarna • Jonsered and Echo Chain Saws 223 East High St., Priest River (208) 448-1522

AMERICAN SERVICES

Idaho RCE-12308 Washington-FLOORML97407

Glass

Health Foods

Heating/AC

Priest River Glass

MOUNTAIN HARVEST HEALTH FOODS

Licensed WA & ID

(208) 448-2950

208-448-1914

Ben Franklin Florist

Traditions

Priest River

Flowers Plants Chocolates Balloons Tuxedos Gifts

WINDSHIELDS WHILE-U-WAIT

Fuel

Garage Doors

PRIEST RIVER FAMILY OIL

Mountain West

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

Mon-Fri. 7-5 Sat 8-12

Priest River

Mon. - Fri. 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Sat. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

1-800-858-5013

208-448-2095 100 McKinley • Priest River

Internet

Lawn Care

208-448-2511 WA. Contr. No. PRIESRG132NZ

Lady Lawncare EVERYTHING INTERNET High Speed Dial Up DSL • Wireless Email and Web Services

Is your yard screaming for attention? We’ll scream back at a reasonable rate Full service yard care & fall cleanup Free Estimates

No contract required

Deb & Debbie 509-710-3976

(509) 447-3067 or 1-888-800-POVN (7686)

Plumbing

Plumbing & Mechanical, LLC Licensed & Bonded

Serving the area for over 17 years

208-437-1085 northernstarplumbingandmechanical.com ID Lic. 11072 WA Lic. NORTHSPO2551

Plumbing

• Remodels • Residential • New Construction • Water Softening Services

(509) 671-7358 Greg Weeda • Owner Licensed and Bonded

Wendy’s Roofing, Inc.

• Inspections

1-888-505-1250 Located in Newport Lic.# WENDYRI949J5

Medical Supplies Northern Medical Systems Home Care Sales & Rentals 24-Hr. Free Delivery

Newport Branch 332902 Hwy 2 Newport, WA 99156 (509) 447-5332 Toll Free (877) 447-3077

Printing

[Formerly Burrough’s House]

Heating/AC

Horse Boarding

Commercial & Residential • Sheet Metal • Flat Roofing • Repairs

1-888-505-1250 Located in Newport Lic.# WENDYRI949J5

Septic Services

Serving Tri-County and Panhandle Health Pumping & Cleaning (509) 447-2264 or (509) 671-1800

Serving the area for over 17 years

Plumbing

Painting

LIBERTY PAINTING

Tri-County Painting

Licensed in WA & ID

Larry Liberty (208) 437-3353

Printing

Layout Services to Full Color Printing Corner of Hwy 2 & Spokane Ave. (509) 447-2433

Storage

References Available Lic # TRICOP901C2

Real Estate

Kelly Davis, Inc.

Pend Oreille County Waterfront Specialist

5 Sizes

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

Plumbing Washington • Idaho 24 Hour Service

509-447-5599 877-497-5599

Gary Grant

(888) 770-8663 (509) 445-3234

509-671-7855

Real Estate

Roofing

RE/MAX Select Assoc,. Inc.

American West Roofing, Construction and Chimney Sweep

Sherry Spencer

Realtor® Since 1995

(509) 684-2121 Specializing in Pend Oreille, Stevens, & Ferry Counties (509) 671-3220 1-866-684-2400 toll free

In business since 1992

We do all types of roofing, construction, snow removal, chimney sweeping. Call for free estimate!

www.newwaterfront.com

Now in Newport to serve you.

509-447-4946 or 509-671-3480

Toilets - Portable

Tree Services

Veterinary

Excess

ACCURATE

PEND OREILLE VETERINARY CLINIC

Portable Service

PRIEST RIVER MINI STORAGE

KARDOS

• Interiors • Exteriors • Commercial • Residential

Gary Olson Office: 509-722-6243 Cell: 509-690-8437

www.mollydogbarn.com

Plumbing

Painting

Interior Exterior Repaints New Construction

A Great Place To Board Your Horse

Priest River

(208) 448-1439

FREE ESTIMATES Serving Pend Oreille, Stevens, & Spokane County

Molly Dog Barn

Heidi Hedlund, Owner 11761 LeClerc Road North Cusick, WA 99119 hhedlund@gotsky.com (509) 445-0855

ID Lic. 11072 WA Lic. NORTHSPO2551

At Your Service for 24 years! Newport, WA

Royal Flush Septic

Complete Heating, Cooling & Duct Systems

northernstarplumbingandmechanical.com

Conscientious & Reliable

Sales • Service Install • Openers

2459 Hwy.2 • Oldtown

aehvac@gmail.com

Lic#AMERIEH902JG

Garage Doors Etc.

509-447-5408 509-723-6959

(509) 447-4962 Serving Washington & Idaho

“Where our High Standards Meet Yours” www.petroglyphprinting.com

Propane, Lubricants, Filters and Fuel Additives Available On-Site

Gas Fireplaces & Inserts

Lic. # STATEP*911MO

Roofing

• Maintenance Programs

509-447-5599 877-497-5599

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

208-437-1085

Printing & Design at the Miner

Roofing

Industrial

Washington • Idaho 24 Hour Service

Heating • Air Conditioning Sales & Service • Geothermal

Newport

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

Plumbing & Mechanical, LLC

Heating & Air Conditioning Plumbing • Refrigeration

(208) 448-2242

Fuel

American Eagle

HVAC, LLC

HURSTC 021R8

www.chandreafarms.com

Licensed & Bonded

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

Free Estimates

Oldtown, ID • (208) 437-4822

208-437-3513

Commercial • Residential

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

“Our Variety Shows”

Call us today!

Heating/AC

Dog Boarding & Training Family Atmosphere

Model Home By Appointment

Cell 509-710-8939

Floral 208-448-2611 866-973-7673

(509) 671-0687 • (509) 671-2047

Owners Bob & Jane Clark

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

(208) 448-2290

TREE SERVICE

t Dangerous Tree Removal t Stump Grinding t Fuel Reduction t Firewood Available t Residential Logging & Thinning 208-437-4179

Serving Idaho & Washington License # 27-1935032 & Bonded

(208) 437-2145

Small & Large Animal Medicine & Surgery Brian Dockins DVM

| SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

HELP WANTED

Storage

HELP WANTED

Lakeside

STORAGE Hwy. 2 • Diamond Lake (509) 447-0157 (509) 671-6391

12’x30’ Units Big Stuff or Lots of Stuff • Lighted • Fenced • Secure

Veterinarian

THE ANIMAL DOCTOR Quality veterinary care for your pets and barnyard friends.

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

217 N State Ave. Oldtown, ID

Well Drilling

Well Drilling & Pump Service Since 1964

Bus: 208-437-4168 Cell: 208-946-6944

STORAGE FOR RENT

NEWPORT

stevepitts@verizon.net

MINI-STORAGE

Well Drilling

(509) 447-0119

Family Owned Since 1956

Enter at Hwy 41 and 1st Street

Lighted & Secure In-Town Location Water Wells • Pumps 292-2345 SAMSD-055LN

Yard Services

303 N. State Ave. • Oldtown 208-437-4011 www.oldtownautos.com

Wild Coyote Lawn Services

Let us sell your car, truck or RV

208-610-1223

2007 Toyota Rav 4, 26k $19,995 2006 Chev Impala 4Dr., 52k $9,995 1994 Freightliner F60, 20K on rebuild $8,395 2002 Suzuki XL7 4x4, 91k $7,495 2006 Ford Taurus SE 4Dr., 58k $6,995 2006 Ford Taurus SEL 4Dr., 73k $6,695 2007 Suzuki Reno 4Dr. HB, 25k $5,995 1999 Pontiac GR AM GT 2D, 65k $5,495 2003 Chev S10 Pickup, 100k $4,695 2000 Chrysler LHS 4D, 127k $3,995 1996 Honda Prelude 2D, 107k $3,995 1986 Chev 4x4 w/Snow Plow $3,495 1998 Olds Bravada 4x4, 160k $2,495 1993 Ford Ranger PU 4x4 $2,495 -------------------------------------------------------2003 Salem 28ft Trailer w/Slideout $14,495 1998 Wanderer 5th Wheel 26ft w/Slide $11,195 1996 Heavy Duty Contractor Trailer 15ft $2,295 2005 Towmaster Tow Dolly $1,195 1969 Campster 12ft Trailer - Camo $995

Mowing • Yard Clean-up Trimming • Pruning • Flower Beds Sprinkler Repair 13 years experience

Excavating

RnB Excavating 509-998-2226 509-671-6825

Site Prep, Footings, Water Lines, Landscaping, Fuel Reduction, Snow Removal License Bonded Insureed RNBEXNB914N4

HOUSING FOR RENT

FIRST MONTH FREE RENT! Newport duplex. 2 bedroom, 1 bath, single car garage. No pets or smoking. $650/ month plus security deposit. (509) 589-0013.(32-3p) OWNERS: HAVE A HOUSE? TENANTS: NEED A HOME? (509) 447-5922. Northern Pines Real Estate Services.(32-3) Miner want ads work.

HOUSING FOR RENT

BEAD LAKE 2 bedroom, 1 bath, year round waterfront home. Available immediately. Call for application and price. (760) 709-6151/ (775) 3435629.(33-3p) TRAILER FOR RENT 3 bedroom, 2 bath. Located in Oldtown trailer court, close to schools. Reasonable rate. (208) 263-4858.(33-3p) Miner want ads work.

BLANKET WASHINGTON

C ARS AND TRUCKS

Oldtown Auto Sales

If it’s there... We’ll find it!

HOUSING FOR RENT

TWO BEDROOM Doublewide on secondary lot along the Pend Oreille River at Ponderay Shores Subdivision. Nice view. Includes water and sewer. $600/ month and $600 damage deposit. No smoking and no pets. (509) 447-4629.(33-3p) 3 BEDROOM 1 bath house in Newport. No smoking, no pets. $650 per month please call (509) 671-2216.(33-3)

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HOUSING FOR RENT

2 BEDROOM 1 bath mobile home in Oldtown. Quiet park. $420/ month plus deposit. Water, sewer, garbage paid. (208) 290-6441.(33-3p) OLDER 3 BEDROOM 1 bath house on 2.5 acres, near Newport. Remodeled and painted. Approximately 1200 square feet with detached garage. $650, month $500 deposit. Available October 15. (509) 671-0245.(33-3p) 2000 SQUARE FEET House with large 2 car garage. 4 bedroom, 2 bath. Large master bedroom. On 50 acres with 28 acre meadow. 7 miles from Newport. $1300 a month, $500 deposit. Available October 15. (509) 6710245.(33-3p) THREE BEDROOM Newport house near hospital and schools. 1 bath, large yard, carport/ storage. No pets! No smoking! $600 a month, first and last plus $500 damage/ cleaning deposit. Shawgo Brothers. (509) 447-2346/ (509) 550-9083.(33-3p)

FARM AND RANCH

2006 3 HORSE Dakota slant load horse trailer with tack room. $4500 firm. (509) 4472935.(31-3p)

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 women and people securing custody of children under 18. The newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising or real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD tollfree at 1-800-669-9777. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800927-9275. (31tf)

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Your right to know and be informed of the functions of your government are embodied in public notices. In that self-government charges all citizens to be informed, this newspaper urges every citizen to read and study these notices. We strongly advise those citizens seeking further information to exercise their right of access to public records and public meetings. 2010303 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Grantor: Inland Foreclosure Services, Inc., Successor Trustee Grantee: Rodney J. Lang and Jody M. Lang Legal Description: L1 Sackman S-P Assessor’s Tax Parcel No.: 43392856001 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee will on the 1st day of October, 2010, at the hour of 10:00 a.m. at the Pend Oreille County Hall of Justice, 229 S. Garden in the City of Newport, State of Washington, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at the time of sale, the following described real property, situated in the County of Pend Oreille, State of Washington, to wit: Lot 1, Sackman Short Plat, Short Plat Book 2, Records of Pend Oreille County, Washington. Commonly known as, 232 N. Robarge Rd, Metaline Falls, WA 99152 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated September 30, 2008, recorded October 7, 2008, under Auditor’s File No. 20080299236, records of Pend Oreille County, Washington, from Rodney J. Lang and Jody M. Lang, as Grantor, to Frontier Title & Escrow, as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of Spokane Teachers Credit Union, as Beneficiary. II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrower’s or Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust. III. The defaults for which this foreclosure is made are as follows: Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: Monthly payments and interest as follows: November 25, 2009, through June 25, 2010, in the sum of $540.62 plus late fees. Other potential defaults do not involve payment to the Beneficiary. If applicable each of these defaults must also be cured. IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: Principal $50,180.90, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument secured from the 30th day of September of 2008 and such other costs and fees as are due under the note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute. V. The above-described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. The sale will be made without warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances on the 1st day of October, 2010. The defaults referred to in paragraph III must be cured by the 20th day of September 2010(11 days before the sale date), to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time on or before the 20th day of September 2010 (11 days before the sale date), the default(s) as set forth in paragraph III are cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated any time after the 20th day of September 2010 (11 days before the sale date), and before the sale by Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor, or

the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees, and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written notice of default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following addresses: 211 N. Spokane, Metaline Falls, WA 99152 and 232 N. Robarge Rd, Metaline, WA 99152, by both first class and certified mail on the 17th day of May, 2010, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served on the 18th day of May, 2010, with said written notice of default or the written notice of default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in paragraph 1 above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above-described property. IX. Anyone having any objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to R.C.W. 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 ORTENANTS 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 and tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has to right to evict occupants and tenants by summary proceedings under the unlawful detainer act, chapter 59.12 R.C.W. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. DATED this 30th of June, 2010. INLAND FORECLOSURE SERVICES, INC.-TRUSTEE ___/s/__________ By: SHERYL S. PHILLABAUM, authorized signer 421 W. Riverside, Suite 900 Spokane, WA 992010403 (509) 838-6055 Published in The Newport Miner September 1 and 22, 2010 (30, 33) _________________ 2010330 THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANYTHING OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee, Washington Foreclosure Services, Inc., will on the 1st day of October, 2010, at the hour of 10:00 a.m., inside the main entrance of the Pend Oreille County

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Courthouse, 625 W. 4th, Newport, Washington, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at the time of sale, the following real property, situate in the County of Pend Oreille, State of Washington, to-wit: Lot 4 in Block 2 of the Replat of the Replat of Ponderay Shores, Plat Book 3, page 208, records of Auditor of Pend Oreille County, Washington; TOGETHER with a 1983 Fleetwood manufactured home, to which the title was eliminated under Pend Oreille County Recording No. 237927. (Parcel No. 443227 51 9025); Which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated June 11, 2007, and recorded on June 19, 2007, under file number 2007 0293010, records of Pend Oreille County, State of Washington, from Ronald L. Ranson and Lynn L. Ranson, husband and wife, as Grantors, to CLS Mortgage, Inc.; with a subsequent Assignment of Deed of Trust recording under file nos. 2007 0293422 on July 17, 2007, assigning said beneficial interest to Edmund A. Prych and Miyoko U. Prych, husband and wife. II. No action commenced by the beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any court by reason of the Borrower’s or Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust. III.The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: Failure to pay thepayments from December 15, 2009, in the sum of $635.72 per month; late charges from December 2009 in the sum of $63.57 per month; accumulated late charges in the sum of $635.03; unpaid charges in the sum of $185.00; transfer and service fees in the sum of $100.00; plus delinquent real estate taxes for 2009 and first half 2010; plus a water/sewer lien in the estimated sum of $380.00. IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is $58,334.69 principal, together with interest as provided in the Note or other instrument secured from the 18th day of January, 2010, and such other costs and fees as are due under the note or other instrument secured as are provided by statute. V. The above described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statue. The sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on October 1, 2010. The defaults in Paragraph III must be cured by the 20th day of September, 2010 (11 days before the sale date), to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time on or before the 20th day of September, 2010 (11 days before the sale date), the default(s) as set forth in Paragraph III is/are cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated any time after the 20th day of September, 2010 (11 days before the sale date), and before the sale by the Borrower, Grantor, or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust plus costs and 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: Ronald Ranson, 519 Edna, Pueblo, CO 81005; Lynn Ranson, 519 , Pueblo, CO 81005; and to Resident of Property Subject to Foreclosure, 111 Open Skies, Newport, WA

99156; by first class and certified mail on the 18th day of May, 2010, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served on the 18th day of May, 2010, with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide, in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees 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 of their interest in the above-described property. IX. Anyone having any objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to 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 purchase shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. DATED this 28th day of June, 2010. Washington Foreclosure Services, Inc. By: Vicky L. Armstrong, Vice-President, Successor Trustee, P. O. Box 14796, Spokane, WA 99214 (509) 8920270 Published in The Newport Miner September 1 and 22, 2010. (30,33) _______________ 2010343 LEGAL NOTICE PORT OF PEND OREILLE/PEND OREILLE PUD NO. 1/ PEND OREILLE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SPECIAL MEETING The Boards of Commissioners of the Port of Pend Oreille, Public Utility District No. 1 and Pend Oreille County will meet on Wednesday, September 29th at 1:00 p.m. at Boundary Dam for a Boat Tour with Seattle City Light. /s/ Kelly J. Driver Manager /s/ Karen Willner Clerk of the Board s/ Chris Mylar Clerk of the Board Published in The Newport Miner September 15 and 22, 2010. (32-2) _______________ 2010344 LEGAL NOTICE PORT OF PEND OREILLE SMALL WORKS ROSTER Notice is hereby given that the Port of Pend Oreille (Port) is updating its Small Works Roster for the remainder of 2010. Contractors who wish to be added to this Roster need to complete an application form available at the Port office at 1981 Black Road, Usk, WA. 99180, 509-445-1090. Forms are also available on the Port’s website at www. povarr.com. Applicants, where required by law, must be properly licensed or regCONTINUED ON 9B

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________________ 2010346 PUBLIC NOTICE Coordinated Public Transit-Human Services Transportation Plan Residents of Ferry, Pend Oreille, and Stevens Counties: Your Input is Needed! You are invited to attend one of four Transportation Community Meetings to be held in Ferry, Stevens, and Pend Oreille Counties and includes the Colville Confederated Tribes, the Kalispel Tribe, and the Spokane Tribe in northeast Washington. Don’t miss this opportunity to help shape the public transportation system. If you have ideas, concerns, or would just like to know more about the Coordinated Public Transit‑ Human Services Transportation Plan (CPTHSTP) currently being conducted, please attend. Representation is needed from all groups including the general public, seniors, persons with disabilities, employees, employers, students, educators, and businesses. Monday, September 27, 2010 Senior Meal Site Shortcut Road Inchelium – 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 28, 2010 Camas Center for Community Wellness: 1821 North LeClerc Road Usk – 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 28, 2010 Springdale Depot 107 Shafer Avenue Springdale – 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 29, 2010 Spokane Tribe Administration Building 6105 Ford-Wellpinit Road Wellpinit ‑ 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. For more information contact: Tri County Economic Development District Karen Van Soest, NEW RTPO Program Coordinator kvansoest@teddonline. com (509) 684‑4571 or LSC Transportation Consultants, Inc. Tangerine Almeida Talmeida@LSCCS.com (800) 677‑1671 Published in The Newport Miner September 15, and 22, 2010. (32-2)

_________________ 2010345 NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO CREATE AND NOTICE OF HEARING ON CREATION OF LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 2 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that the Board of Commissioners for Sacheen Lake Water and Sewer District, Pend Oreille County, Washington adopted Resolution No. 10‑03 on September 1, 2010 declaring its intention to create Local Improvement District (“LID”) No. 2 and to order the construction of a sewer system of

the District within said LID No. 2. The boundaries of the proposed LID are as set forth in that resolution. The proposed improvements consist of the acquisition, design, construction and installation of a system of sewerage complete with all auxiliary valves, fittings, equipment and appurtenances necessary to the proper operation of said system of sewerage. The estimated cost of these improvements, and other expenses in connection with the improvements, is $9,445,009, of which 100% of such costs shall be paid by special assessments levied against the property within the proposed LID specially benefited by the proposed improvements. The assessments levied in LID No. 2 shall be for the sole purpose of payment into such fund as may be specified by the Board for the payment of bonds to be issued to pay the costs of the above improvements. Actual assessments may vary from assessment estimates so long as they do not exceed a figure equal to the increased true and fair value the improvement adds to the property. You are notified that a meeting of the Board will be held at the Fire Station located at 6601 Highway 211, Sacheen Lake, Washington, on Saturday, October 2, 2010 at 10:00 a.m., which time and place are fixed for hearing of matters relating to such formation and improvements and for determining the method of payment thereof. Persons desiring to object to the improvements and the formation of the proposed LID may appear at the hearing to state their views. 1. All persons desiring to object to the formation of the proposed local improvement district must file their written protests with the Secretary of the Board no later than ten days following the public hearing. Protests should be mailed to the official address of the District which is P.O. Box 463, Colbert, WA 99005, or delivered to the Secretary. 2. If the owners of at least 40% of the area of land within the proposed local improvement district file written protests with the Secretary of the Board, the power of the Commissioners of the Board to proceed with the creation of the proposed local improvement district shall be divested. 3. The name of the Secretary of the Board is Sheila Pearman. The address of the Secretary of the Board is 8272 Fertile Valley Rd., Newport, WA. 4. The names of the property owners within the proposed local improvement district are kept available for public perusal at the home of Sheila Peannan, Managing Secretary of the District at a mutually convenient time to be arranged with her by calling (509) 447‑4641 or (509) 939‑2399. /s/Sheila Pearman Secretary of the Board Published in The Newport Miner September 15 and 22, 2010. (32-2)

________________ 2010349 PUBLIC NOTICE Notice of Lien Sale: 8 a.m. October 1, 2010 at Bill’s Auto & Towing, 942 E Hwy 2, Oldtown, ID. (208) 437-3100. 1974 Chevey Corvette VIN # 1Z37J4S4428335, License # 097PWJ. Amount of Lien: $16,900 Published in The Gem State Miner September 15, and 22, 2010. (47-2)

_________________ 2010350 APPLICATION FOR COVERAGE UNDER THE GENERAL PERMIT FOR BIOSOLIDS

MANAGEMENT Notice is hereby given that Burkey Enterprises has submitted an application to the Department of Ecology to obtain coverage under the General Permit for Biosolids Management. Department Of Ecology has reviewed documentation previously submitted in accordance with the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) and has determined that for the purposes of this proposal, SEPA requirements have been satisfied. Burkey Enterprises applies biosolids as a soil amendment. Our land application site is located at 6851 Spring Valley Road, Newport, WA 99156. Our permit application includes Site Specific Land Application Plans that address the management of our biosoilds at these sites. Any person who wants to comment on this proposal or to request a public hearing or meeting must do so, in writing. Comments or requests must be submitted to Martyn Quinn at the Department of Ecology by October 12, 2010. If you wish to be included on an interested Parties List to receive notification of activities relating to this project, please notify, in writing, Burkey enterprises will provide written confirmation by certified mail, return receipt requested, to each interested person or organization that their name has been placed on the list. Martyn Quinn Department of Ecology 4601 N. Monroe Spokane WA. 99205 1295 509 329 3505 Dee Burkey 6851 Spring Valley Road Newport, WA 99156 509 447 3795 mar tyn.quinn@ecy.wa. gov Published in The Newport Miner September 22, 2010. (33) ______________________ 2010351 PUBLIC NOTICE Lenora Water and Sewer District will hold a special public meeting on September 28, 2010 at 9:00 am at the District office located at 1091 Lenora Drive in Usk, Washington. The purpose of the meeting: Will be to receive an engineering report from North Engineering. This report will directly address arsenic levels and system upgrades. Published in The Newport Miner on September 22, 2010. (33)

________________ 2010352 TOWN OF METALINE FALLS REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS TOWN ENGINEER The Town of Metaline Falls, Washington. is seeking statements of qualifications, by 12:30 pm, October 4, 2010, from qualified engineering consultants to provide services including but not limited to wastewater facility planning and design, street, sidewalk, and storm water analysis, planning, and design, and other civil engineering related work upon request. Qualifications are to be sent to, Town Clerk, P.O. Box 277, Town of Metaline Falls, WA, 99153. Qualifications submitted after the due date will not be considered Consultants accept all risks of late delivery of mailed submittals regardless of fault. Submittal packages are to be no more than 20 8 1/2” x11 pages including cover letter and supporting documents. Additional information, including more detail regarding the requested services, submittal requirements, and the evaluation process is available upon request by calling Debra Mathews at (509) 446 2211.

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_________________ 2010353 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Pursuant to R.C.W Chapter 61.24, et seq. and 62A.9A-604(a)(2) et seq. Trustee’s Sale No: 01-FEE-96274 I NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee, REGIONAL TRUSTEE SERVICES CORPORATION, will on October 22, 2010, at the hour of 10:00 AM, at THE MAIN STAIRS OF THE OLD CITY PEND OREILLE COUNTY, 625 W FOURTH STREET, NEWPORT, WA, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at the time of sale, the following described real and personal property (hereafter referred to collectively as the “Property”), situated in the County of PEND OREILLE, State of Washington: LOT 2 OF RIDER’S ACRES, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN BOOK 3 OF PLATS, PAGE 190, AUDITOR’S FILE NO. 150546, RECORDS OF PEND OREILLE COUNTY, WASHINGTON. Tax Parcel No: 443119-53-0002 / 443119-53-9002, commonly known as 5553 HIGHWAY 211, ALSO APPEARS OF RECORD AS ‚ÄòROUTE 3’, NEWPORT, WA. The Property is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 6/1/1987, recorded 6/11/1987, under Auditor’s/ Recorder’s No. 193879, records of PEND OREILLE County, Washington, from JUNIOR L. MCCLELLAND AND PHYLLIS E. MCCLELLAND, HUSBAND AND WIFE, as Grantor, to TICOR TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, as Trustee, in favor of SEAFIRST MORTGAGE CORPORATION, A WASHINGTON CORPORATION, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which is presently held by EVERBANK. II No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any court by reason of the Borrower’s or Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust. III The default(s) for which this foreclosure is/are made are as follows: FAILURE TO PAY THE MONTHLY PAYMENT WHICH BECAME DUE ON 1/1/2010, AND ALL SUBSEQUENT MONTHLY PAYMENTS, PLUS LATE CHARGES AND OTHER COSTS AND FEES AS SET FORTH. Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: Amount due as of July 23, 2010 Delinquent Payments from January 01, 2010 6 payments at $ 605.28 each $ 3,631.68 1 payments at $ 597.71 each $ 597.71 (0101-10 through 07-23-10) Late Charges: $ 217.59 Beneficiary Advances: $ 50.00 Suspense Credit: $ 0.00 TOTAL: $ 4,496.98 IV The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: Principal $28,823.35, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument secured, and such other costs and fees as are due under the note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute. V The above described

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real property will be sold to satisfy the expenses of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. The sale will be made without warranty, express or implied regarding title, possession, or encumbrances on October 22, 2010. The default(s) referred to in paragraph Ill must be cured by October 11, 2010 (11 days before the sale date) to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time on or before October 11, 2010, (11 days before the sale date) the default(s) as set forth in paragraph Ill is/are cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated at any time after October 11, 2010, (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 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 addresses: ESTATE OF JUNIOR MCCLELLAND, PO BOX 1080, NEWPORT, WA, 99156 ESTATE OF JUNIOR MCCLELLAND, PO BOX 18598, SPOKANE, WA, 99228-0598 ESTATE OF JUNIOR MCCLELLAND, ROUTE 3, NEWPORT, WA, 99156 ESTATE OF JUNIOR MCCLELLAND, 5553 HIGHWAY 211, NEWPORT, WA, 99156 JUNIOR L. MCCLELLAND, PO BOX 1080, NEWPORT, WA, 99156 JUNIOR L. MCCLELLAND, PO BOX 18598, SPOKANE, WA, 99228-0598 JUNIOR L. MCCLELLAND, ROUTE 3, NEWPORT, WA, 99156 JUNIOR L. MCCLELLAND, 5553 HIGHWAY 211, NEWPORT, WA, 99156 PHYLLIS E. MCCLELLAND, PO BOX 1080, NEWPORT, WA, 99156 PHYLLIS E. MCCLELLAND, PO BOX 18598, SPOKANE, WA, 99228-0598 PHYLLIS E. MCCLELLAND, ROUTE 3, NEWPORT, WA, 99156 PHYLLIS E. MCCLELLAND, 5553 HIGHWAY 211, NEWPORT, WA, 99156 by both first class and certified mail on 6/8/2010, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on 6/8/2010, the Borrower and Grantor were personally served with said written notice of default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII The Trustee’s Sale will be held in accordance with Ch. 61.24 RCW and anyone wishing to bid at the sale will be required to have in his/her possession at the time the bidding commences, cash, cashier’s check, or certified check in the amount of at least one dollar over the Beneficiary’s opening bid. In addition, the successful bidder will be required to pay the full amount of his/her bid in cash, cashier’s check, or certified check within one hour of the making of the bid. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all of their interest in the above described property. IX Anyone having any objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the same 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 proceeding under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with section 2 of this act. DATED: July 21, 2010. Effective Date: REGIONAL TRUSTEE SERVICES CORPORATION Trustee By CHAD JOHHSON, AUTHORIZED AGENT Address: 616 1st Avenue, Suite 500 Seattle, WA 98104 Phone: (206) 340-2550 Sale Information: www.rtrustee.com ASAP# 3665560 09/22/2010, 10/13/2010 Published in The Newport Miner September 22 and October 13, 2010. (33, 36)

________________ 2010354 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Pursuant To the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. File No. 20090025429 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee ReconTrust Company, N.A., on October 22, 2010 at 10:00 AM At the main stairs of the Old City Courthouse 625 W. Fourth Street in the City of Newport WA 99156 State of Washington, (subject to any conditions imposed by the trustee to protect the lender and borrower) will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at time of sale, the following described real property, situated in the county(ies) of Pend Oreille, State of Washington: Tax Parcel ID no.: 443001 049002 Real property in the County of Pend Oreille State of Washington, described as follows: The North half of the following described parcel. That portion of Government Lot 4, Section 1, Township 30 North, Range 44 East W.M., in the County of Pend Oreille, Washington, known as Tract A in a plat surveyed on September 1959 filed with the County Auditor, described as follows: Beginning at a point 476 feet East of the Northwest corner of Section 1, Township 30 North, Range 44 E.W.M., along with section line North 90 East; thence North 90 East 150 feet to a point; thence South 5 6 East 636 feet to a point; thence North 66 36 West 170.7 feet to a point; thence North 5 6 566.7 feet to the point of beginning. Also known as Tax 1888 at the Pend Oreille County Assessor’s Office. Commonly Known as: 4961 North Shore Diamond Lake Road Newport WA 99156 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 01/15/2008, recorded on 01/22/2008, under Auditor’s File No. 2008-0296083 and Deed of Trust re-recorded on -, under Auditor’s File No. -, records of Pend Oreille County, Washington from John Lanham, an unmarried man and Charles Lanham, an unmarried man, as grantor, to United General Title Insurance Company, as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as beneficiary. The beneficial interest in which was assigned by Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., to BAC Home Loans Servicing LP FKA Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP under an Assignment/Successive Assignments recorded under Auditor’s File No.

20100305542. 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: A. Monthly Payments $17,015.68 B. Late Charges $109.11 C. Beneficiary Advances $2,338.17 D. Suspense Balance ($.00) E. Other Fees $0.00 Total Arrears $19,462.96 F. Trustee’s Expenses (Itemization) Trustee’s Fee $540.00 Title Report $667.88 Statutory Mailings $293.40 Recording Fees $113.00 Publication $649.65 Posting $ 2 0 0 . 0 0 To t a l C o s t s $2,473.93 Total Amount Due: $21,936.89 Other potential defaults do not involve payment of the Beneficiary. If applicable, each of these defaults must also be cured. Listed below are categories of common defaults, which do not involve payment of money to the Beneficiary. Opposite each such listed default is a brief description of the action/documentation necessary to cure the default. The list does not exhaust all possible other defaults; any defaults identified by Beneficiary or Trustee that are not listed below must also be cured. Other default, Action necessary to cure Nonpayment of Taxes/ Assessments Deliver to Trustee written proof that all taxes and assessments against the property are paid current Default under any senior lien Deliver to Trustee written proof that all senior liens are paid current and that no other defaults exist. Failure to insure property against hazard Deliver to Trustee written proof that the property is insured against hazard as required by the Deed of Trust. Waste Cease and desist from committing waste, repair all damage to property and maintain property as required in Deed of Trust. Unauthorized sale of property (Due on Sale) Revert title to permitted vestee. IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: Principal Balance of $142,500.00, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument secured from 11/01/2008 and such other costs and fees as are due under the Note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute. V. The above-described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of the sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. The sale will be made without warranty, express or implied regarding title, possession, or encumbrances on 10/22/2010. 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 10/11/2010 (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 10/11/2010 (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 10/11/2010 (11 days before the sale date), and before the sale by the Borrower, Grantor, and 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. VI. A written notice of default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): JOHN LANHAM 220 S Division Ave Sandpomt ID 83864 JOHN LANHAM 220 S DIVISION AVE SANDPOINT ID 83864 1759 CHARLES LANHAM 4961 NORTH SHORE DIAMOND LAKE ROAD NEWPORT WA 99156 JOHN S LANHAM 4961 NORTH SHORE DIAMOND LAKE ROAD NEWPORT WA 99156 JOHN LANHAM 4961 NORTH SHORE DIAMOND LAKE ROAD NEWPORT WA 99156 CHARLES LANHAM 220 S Division Ave Sandpomt ID 83864 CHARLES LANHAM 220 S DIVISION AVE SANDPOINT ID 83864-1759 by both first class and either certified mail, return receipt requested, or registered mail on 03/03/2009, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on 03/05/2009 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 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 above-described property. IX. Anyone having any objections to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale. X. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS - The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants and tenants. After the 20th day following the sale of the purchaser has the right to evict occupants and tenants by summary proceedings under the unlawful detainer act, Chapter 59.12 RCW For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060; and/or any applicable Federal Law. DATED: April 05, 2009 ReconTrust Company, N.A. By Cheryl Lee Its Assistant Secretary ReconTrust Company, N.A. P.O. Box 10284 Van Nuys, CA 91410-0284 Phone: (800) 281-8219 This firm is attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. The debt set forth on this notice will be assumed to be valid unless you dispute the debt by providing this office with a written notice of your dispute within 30 days of your receipt of this notice, setting forth the basis of your dispute. If you dispute the debt in writing within 30 days, we will obtain and mail verification of the debt to you. If the creditor identified in this notice is different than your original creditor, we will provide you with the name and address of the original creditor if you request this information in writing within 30 days. ASAP# 3660132 09/22/2010, 10/13/2010 Published in The Newport Miner September 22 and October 13, 2010. (33, 36) CONTINUED ON 10B

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Priest Lake hosts marathon Saturday PRIEST LAKE – Runners will take to the roads of Priest Lake Saturday, Sept. 25 for the first Priest Lake Marathon.

The race includes a full marathon (26.2 miles) or a half marathon, starting and finishing at Hill’s Resort. Marathon runners take off at 8:30 a.m., and

the half marathon begins at 9 a.m. A post-race pasta dinner and award party with live music is also planned at Hill’s. Pick up your registra-

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• Geddes reported that a power diversion matter with a customer has been settled and the PUD has received a certified check from the customer. Geddes thanked the prosecutor’s office for its assistance regarding this matter. • Geddes attended a Public Generating Pool (PGP) meeting this week and met the new Chelan County PUD general manager, John Janney. The meeting discussion included the topic of succession planning. He will start to work with PUD staff on upcoming retirements. He, manager of engineering Chuck Frandrup and chief operating officer Charlie O’Hare met with Washington State University staff members this week to discuss engineering training. • Geddes reported that there was good group participation at the Pend Oreille River Tourism Alliance (PORTA) River Celebration Day at the Cusick boat launch on Saturday. There was discussion there on trying to get a grant for a water trail. • O’Hare discussed a customer letter that the PUD received regarding a line extension at the Riverbend Meadows. An engineer’s fee of $50 was paid in 2007 to start the line extension process but it has not progressed into a full line extension project. The PUD will be in contact with the homeowners. Discussion was held regarding the need for more communication. • O’Hare reported that the Diamond Lake to Bare Mountain transmission line project is going well. There are some ground sloughing difficulties for the holes, but there is no change to the project timeline. The transmission wires will start going up Oct. 7. Discussion was held regarding the bid process and the geotechnical

work and testing of the soil samples. • O’Hare reported that commissioner Hirsch took a recent tour of the Box Canyon turbine/generator upgrade project. He reported that Andritz is fabricating the discharge ring insert to a more adequate design. He had given Andritz a draft of the settlement term sheet, which he just received back. Discussion was held regarding liquidated damages. Vaughn inquired if there will be any type of reinvestment to industrial customers. O’Hare does not have any information at this time. • Production manager Terry Borden reported that the auxiliary spillway stoplog guide installation work is estimated to be complete by Sept. 15. The main spillway gate painting is on hold. • Borden reported that the request for bids for a new storage building are due today. A new boater safety net has been ordered and will be installed once it arrives. Some of the boater safety signs will also be replaced at the same time. • April Owen, auditor and manager of financial planning, is currently working on the budget committee selection. She has contacted some industrial customers to serve on the committee but she has not had any response back at this time. She will be contacting local county schools if needed. The budget committee meetings are scheduled for Oct. 13 and 18 at 4 p.m. • Owen distributed and discussed a handout on the six-month budget versus actual costs for the production and electric systems for the first quarter through June 30. The biggest item for the production system is power costs. Discussion was held regarding the fisheries and stream habitat work and the hiring of summer students. Owen discussed

tion packets on race day from 6-8 a.m. There will be no race-day registration. The last chance to register is Friday, Sept. 24, 3-8 p.m.

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the electric system, the debt service coverage calculations and PNC prices and costs. Discussion was held regarding the month-by-month budget items and how expenses are calculated. She discussed the capital budget for the electric system and reported that she is working with PUD engineering staff to stay on budget. • Geddes reported that he met with the state auditor at the PUD. He reported that water systems manager Mark Scott met with the auditor regarding the federal funds that were received for Metaline Falls. • PUD software engineer Mike Boyle gave a presentation on custom software development. He discussed the information technology’s function in the PUD in relation to system operations, production, power scheduling and compliance. He discussed the challenges facing the system operators, including: customer outages, safety issues of the linemen in the field, compliance as it relates to the North American Electric Reliability Corporation and scheduling on real time. He discussed the hydro maintenance and the PTracker applications. Geddes reported that compliance was discussed at the PGP meeting this week. Discussion was held regarding the applications value to other utilities. O’Hare commended Boyle on his hard work and dedication. • The board voted unanimously to donate $100 to the Spokane Memory Walk Alzheimer’s Association, a request from Porter’s Plaza in Ione. This is a public relations benefit to the PUD. • Commissioner Curt Knapp attended an open house meeting Aug. 26 at the Kalispel Tribe’s Case Line building to discuss a skills center. He attended a follow up

meeting yesterday at the PUD to discuss the skills ideas for the center. This would be a center for all the county schools to use. Sept. 20 is the next meeting date. Discussion was held regarding who would be on a list to contribute funds, brainstorming ideas for the budget and funding the facility, having Marty Robinson visit the site for an energy efficiency audit, how to staff the building, summer employment and internships for the students. • Knapp passed around a thank you note from the Boy Scouts for the use of Campbell Park. Knapp reported that Newport mayor Shirley Sands will be attending the Sept. 7 board meeting to discuss the county centennial. • Commissioner Dan Peterson attended the Economic Development Council meeting on Aug. 18. A board of directors training and strategic planning meeting is scheduled for Sept. 15 at the Kalispel Tribe Wellness Center. A presentation was given from PORTA on generating interest in tourism. Peterson attended the Tri-County Economic Development District (TEDD) meeting Aug. 25 in Colville. The topics of discussion included a review of the bylaws that govern TEDD, a Gold Line transit to offer service from Kettle Falls to the Spokane Airport and other destinations and the NoaNet Round 2 fiber award. • Hirsch took a tour of Box Canyon with Borden to see the old and new equipment for the Box Canyon turbine/generator upgrade project. Peterson and Hirsch will attend the Washington Public Utility Districts Association meetings in September. Peterson will attend the Public Power Council and Pacific Northwest Utilities Conference Committee meetings in Portland Sept. 1-3.

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_________________ 2010356 SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF PEND OREILLE No. 07 3 00052 6 Summons by Publication In re: TAMMY FAVARO, Petitioner, and TREVOR FAVARO, Respondent. The State of Washington to the said Tammy Favaro: You are hereby summoned to appear within sixty days after the date of the first publication of this summons, to wit sixty days after the 22nd day of September, 2010, and defend the above entitled action in the above entitled court, and answer the petiton of Trevor Favaro and serve a copy of your response upon the undersigned attorney Douglas D. Lambarth, at his office below stated; and in case of your failure so to do, judgment will be rendered against you according to the petition for modification, which has been filed with the clerk of said court. The object of this action is to modify the parenting plan entered in this action on December 3, 2007.

DATED this 16 day of September, 2010. Lambarth Law Office /s/ Douglas D. Lambarth Douglas D. Lambarth #1200 102 S. Union, PO Box 366 Newport, WA 99156 509-447-3036 Published in The Newport Miner September 22, 29, October 6,13,20 and 27. (33-6)

_________________ 2010357 NOTICE OF CLOSE OF REGISTRATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the following registration deadlines for all precincts in Pend Oreille County, Washington, for the General Election to be held November 2, 2010. The last day an individual may register to vote or transfer an existing registration to a new address, by mail or online, for the above election will be Monday October 4, 2010. If an individual is otherwise eligible to be a registered voter, is not currently registered in Washington State and has resided in Pend Oreille County for at least 30 days before the election, but has failed to

register before the cutoff date listed above, that individual must register in person at the Pend Oreille County Auditor’s Office no later than Monday October 25, 2010. All registered voters in Pend Oreille County will be mailed a ballot on October 13, 2010. For information regarding assistance with voter registration, voting, or accessibility issues please contact the Elections Office at (509) 447-6472 or email lkrizenesky@pendoreille. org. MARIANNE NICHOLS Pend Oreille County Auditor and Supervisor of Elections Published in The Newport Miner September 22, 2010. (33)

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2010358 LEGAL NOTICE PEND OREILLE COUNTY FAIR BOARD The October 5, 2010 monthly meeting of the Pend Oreille County Fair Board has been changed from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Pend Oreille County Fair Office. The secretary of the Pend Oreille County Fair Corporation has submitted

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this change for publication in The Newport Miner September 22 and 29, 2010. LEGAL NOTICE Joyce L. Montgomery, Secretary /s/ Joyce L. Montgomery Published in The Newport Miner September 22 and 29, 2010. (33-2)

________________ 2010359 CALL FOR MATERIAL BIDS PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 OF PEND OREILLE COUNTY CONTRACT NO. 10032 Public Utility District No. 1 of Pend Oreille County, Washington, hereby solicits sealed bids for a 5-Arm Finger Clamshell bucket attachment for its Kuenz trash rake located at Box Canyon Dam. The attachment must be fully compatible with the Kuenz trash rake in attachment, control, and capacity. In addition, as part of the procurement, the District seeks a trade in allowance, or a sale on a consignment basis, of an existing chamshell style bucket attachment located at Box Canyon Dam.

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Boys’ soccer picks up win BY JANELLE ATYEO OF THE MINER

PRIEST RIVER – The Priest River boys’ soccer team picked up their first win of the season when they traveled to Spokane to play St. George’s Friday, Sept. 17. The Spartans won 3-0. Scoring for Priest River were Cody Otero, Jonathon Murray an Eric Whitman. The boys will get another chance at the Dragons when St. George’s visits next Thursday, Sept. 30. The rest of the week was a

rough one for the Priest River boys. They lost games to Sandpoint and Bonners Ferry. “The defense is playing well and workO N D EC K: ing hard,” AT LIBBY HIGH coach Jeff Svoboda School Sept. 23 5:30 p.m. said. “Our offense is struggling to get on track and showed intermittent signs of life.” Playing in Sandpoint, the Bulldogs put Priest River down 3-0. It was the second loss to

Sandpoint this season. The Bonners Ferry loss was by a bigger margin, 6-0. Earlier this month, the Spartans had scored their first goal against the Badgers. This time, the Bonners defense was impenetrable. Priest River’s keeper made five saves. The Spartans hosted Post Falls Tuesday after The Miner’s deadline. Next, they’ll make a trip to Libby, Mont., Thursday, Sept. 23. The game starts at 5:30 p.m. Priest River time, or 6:30 p.m. Libby time.

Tough week for Spartans on volleyball court BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

PRIEST RIVER – The Priest River volleyball team is on a roll, but not the kind you want. They lost matches to St. Maries, Bonners Ferry and Lakeside. The week started badly when the Spartans lost in three to league leading St. Maries Sept. 14, 25-19, 25-8, 25-13. Kelsey Lederle and Morgan Stewart each had a dozen digs in that match. Liz Harco and Taryn Eldore had a pair of blocks and Melissa Trost had eight kills against St. Maries. It got a little better when the Spartans traveled to Bonners

Ferry, where they still lost 25-19, 25-17, 27-25, but they took the last game to 27. “With two players out, I felt like the team was a little lost and timid,” Priest River coach Kati Bodecker said. “We missed too many serves and our serve receive was extremely inconsistent.” Trost had a dozen kills and 10 blocks, Stewart had 10 digs and Steffie Pavey had 14 assists. Halcro had two blocks against Bonners Ferry. Sept. 20, the Spartans traveled to Nine Mile Falls to take on another powerhouse, Lakeside. Bodecker said the team wanted to concentrate on serving – both

Colville runs over Newport COLVILLE – The Newport football team lost its second game of the season when they traveled to Colville for their first league game Friday night. The Grizzlies lost 42-6. Newport coach Adam Daniel praised Colville’s football program. This is the first year that Colville has entered the Northeast A league and are favored by many to win it this season. “Their players are strong, disciplined, and extremely well coached. They are the type of program we aspire to be like,” he said. “I thought our kids played hard at times, but we did not tackle well and we did not execute our assignments 100 percent of the time. We will fix these things and work harder as coaches to emphasize tackling and in teaching our players to do their jobs and to play a more physical brand of football,” Daniel said. “I’m still extremely excited about this season and I know we will win some games before it’s all said and done.”

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Colville scored one touchdown in the first quarter, three in the second and one in the third before Newport scored on a 30-yard pass from Spencer Douglas to Jake Wiley. “We can’t just play well for one or two quarters. It has to be four quarters,” Daniel said. “I have a feeling that once our kids figure out that they are capable of winning and the type of effort it takes to win ballgames, it will become contagious.” Jared Barranco led Newport in rushing yards with 11 carries for 28 yards. Zak Zamora had 12 carries for 21 yards and Hunter Clark gained 13 yards with one carry. In the air, Douglas completed five of seven for 48 yards. Travis Martin threw for 8 yards. Wiley had three catches for 34 yards, Keith Coulson had two catches for 19 yards and Haden Rainey had three catches for 17 yards.

returning serves and offensive serving. “We did accomplish both of those goals during this match,” said Bodecker. “However, we just weren’t able to convert points. Lakeside is a strong team and they were able to go on too many runs.” Pavey led the team with a dozen assists, Stewart had nine digs, Trost had eight kills and Halcro had a block. The Spartans record stands at 1-4, something Bodecker hopes will improve. “We are working towards developing that confidence and competitiveness that is needed to win games,” she said.

Newport falls to NWC in five NEWPORT – The Newport volleyball team lost a home match with Northwest Christian but it took the Crusaders five games to beat the Grizzlies 28-26, 23-25, 15-25, 25-23, 15-13. “I thought the girls played well in stretches, but Northwest Christian is a solid team,” Newport coach Jamie Pancho said. “You can’t just play well some of the time and expect to beat a good team.” Newport lost a hard fought first game 28-26, then came back to win the next two games before losing a tight fourth game and the decisive fifth game. “I felt that we got out and hustled at times, which is something we’ve been working on in practice,” Pancho said. Sierra Pancho led all players with nine aces. She also led Newport with 22 assists and three blocks. Sophie Bush led the Grizzlies with 17 kills. Miranda Frederick had 16 digs to lead the team. Pancho said Kaileen Kersting also had a good game on offense for Newport. Pancho said the team still had areas where they needed to improve, however. “All in all, we have a few things to work on,” he said. “We’re going to improve and play better this week.” The loss brings Newport’s record to 1-1. They played Colville after press time Sept. 20 and travel to Freeman Sept. 23.

Interested parties may obtain full specifications by contacting the Contract Administrator of Public Utility District No. 1 of Pend Oreille County, P.O. Box 190, Newport, Washington 99156, (509) 447-9345. Sealed bids will be received as outlined in the contract documents until 2:30 p.m., October 5, 2010. The Public Utility District No. 1 of Pend Oreille County reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any informality in the bidding, or to exercise any other right or action provided by statute. Published in The Newport Miner September 22, 2010. (33)

_________________ 2010360 NOTICE: ANNOUNCEMENT OF AVAILABILITY OF DRAFT PERMIT PERMIT NO.: ST-8025 APPLICANT: Town of Cusick P.O. Box 243 Cusick, WA 99119 FACILITY: Cusick Wastewater Treatment Plant End of Kalispel Street Cusick, WA 99119 The Town of Cusick has applied for a State Waste Discharge Permit in

accordance with the provisions of Chapter 90.48 Revised Code of Washington (RCW) and Chapter 173216 Washington Administrative Code (WAC). The Town presently owns or operates a municipal wastewater treatment plant which discharges wastewater to a four-cell earthenlined lagoon system with spray application onto crop land totaling approximately 32 acres. The Town is allowed to discharge an average monthly flow limit of 60,000 gallons per day and a maximum daily limit of 300,000 gallons per day. The wastewater, following treatment, must meet the requirements of the Washington State Water Pollution Control Act and applicable regulations for a permit to be issued. Following evaluation of the application and other available information, a draft permit has been developed which would allow the discharge of treated wastewater from the treatment plant to the lagoon system with spray application onto crop land. A tentative determination has been made on the effluent limitations and special permit conditions that will prevent and control pollution. A final determina-

tion will not be made until all timely comments received in response to this no tice have been evaluated. PUBLIC COMMENT AND INFORMATION The draft permit and fact sheet may be viewed at the Department of Ecology (Department) website at http://www.ecy. wa.gov/programs/wq/permits/eastern_permits.html. The application, fact sheet, proposed permit, and other related documents are also available at the Department’s Eastern Regional Office for inspection and copying between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., weekdays. To obtain a copy or to arrange to view copies please call the Permit Coordinator at (509) 3293455, e-mail stra461@ecy. wa.gov or write to the address below. Interested persons are invited to submit written comments regarding the proposed permit. All comments must be submitted within 30 days after publication of this notice to be considered for the final determination. Comments must be received by our office no later than October 22, 2010. Comments should be sent to: Ms. Cynthia Wall Department of Ecology

4601 N. Monroe Street Spokane, WA 99205 Any interested party may request a public hearing on the proposed permit within 30 days of the publication date of this notice. The request for a hearing shall state the interest of the party and the reasons why a hearing is necessary. The request should be sent to the above address. The Department will hold a hearing if it determines that there is significant public interest. If a hearing is to be held, public notice will be published at least 30 days in advance of the hearing date. Any party responding to this notice with comments will be mailed a copy of a hearing public notice. Please bring this public notice to the attention of persons who you know would be interested in this matter. Ecology is an equal opportunity agency. If you need this publication in an alternate format, please contact us at (509) 3293455 or TTY (for the speech and hearing impaired) at 711 or 1-800-833-6388. Published in The Newport Miner September 22, 2010. (33)