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Election fast approaching, key dates to remember By Don Gronning Of The Miner

NEWPORT – The Nov. 8 general election is fast approaching and there are some key dates to keep in mind for both Washington and Idaho voters. Monday, Oct. 10, is the last day to register either online or by mail in Washington. Idahoans can preregister with the county clerk by Oct. 14 but they can also register to vote the same days as the general election if they have ID and proof of residence. Voters will need ID to register in both states. To register online go to the Washington Secretary of State website at www.sos.wa.gov/ elections/myvote/ olvr. People will need to have a Washington ID to register, either a

drivers license or state ID card. To register by mail, people can print an application from the Secretary of State’s website or pick one up at the county courthouse in Newport. Complete the application and put it in the mail. The last day to register in person in Washington is Oct. 31, eight days before the general election. Ballots go out in Washington Oct. 20. Washington is a vote-by-mail state. They must be returned postmarked no later than Nov. 8. In Idaho, most vote the traditional way, in person on Nov. 8. People who want absentee ballots need to submit a written request by Oct. 28. They can go

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Laughing in the face of disaster Two teenagers playing “victims” in last Saturday’s disaster drill in Newport bring some levity to an otherwise serious exercise by sharing a laugh. The event was orchestrated to provide training for area emergency services and included assistance from Newport School District and the Port of Pend Oreille.

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Dual credit in Idaho: What the state’s numbers say By Kevin Richert Idaho Education News

BOISE – There’s no way to know, with any precision, how Idaho students actually apply state-funded dual credits. And the state’s two education agencies have painted decidedly different pictures of a program that allowed high school students to earn 80,000 college credits in 2015-16.

First out of the gate was the State Board of Education, which took a critical but brief look at the dual-credit program last week. During a State Board meeting last week, board staffer Tracie Bent said students use the majority of dual credits as college electives, not degree requirements. Soon after, the board gave preliminary approval to language designed to focus

students on college courses that would move them toward a degree. But the State Department of Education looks at the issue differently and late last week, the department issued some numbers to support its case. In 2015-16, 68 percent of dual credits fell under the heading of Idaho’s “GEM See Dual Credit, 2A

Youth have a song to sing with local choir Mountain harmony wants more singers, dancers By Sophia Aldous Of The Miner

NEWPORT - Is herding kids like herding cats? Apparently not for the adults behind Mountain Harmony Show Choir (MHSC). It also helps that the children want to be there, actively recruiting friends to join them at practices. “I’ve talked some of the guys into coming to rehearsal,” says a middle school student, Brandon McMeen, to choir volunteer Lauretta Heaney.

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Ushering in fall The sidewalk chalk contest was a highlight for kids at the annual Priest River Oktoberfest this last weekend, Saturday, Sept. 24. The day-long event also included a climbing wall, live music, and a book sale at the Priest River Library. Food and beverages were supplied by downtown businesses.

“Good job,” she says, giving him a high-five. Heaney adds that the choir, like most community performing arts organizations, could use more boys and men in its ranks. The choir currently has 20 kids in it, the majority of which are female. Heaney figures about half are middle school students while the other half are high school students. The majority of the singers are from Newport, but some kids hail from Blanchard, Priest River and Elk. In its fourth year, under the umbrella of See Choir, 2A

B r i e f ly SmileMobile brings affordable dental care to Newport NEWPORT – The Washington Dental Service Foundation SmileMobile, which travels the state offering dental services to children who might not otherwise have access to dental care, will be in Newport Oct. 4-7. It will be parked at Sadie Halstead Middle School, located at 331 S. Calispel Ave. The SmileMobile will provide dental examinations to children from birth up through high school age. Treatment appointments will be provided the duration of the stay. To make an appointment or for more information, call 888-286-9105.

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Labrador, Simpson join push for federal schools funding

WASHINGTON D.C. – Idaho Reps. Raul Labrador and Mike Simpson have joined the push to rescue federal funding for schools in Idaho timber country. The Republican lawmakers joined 50 colleagues Thursday, signing a bipartisan letter supporting the Secure Rural Schools program. The federal program expired on Sept. 30, 2015, with the last payments going out to 7B-10B

schools and counties earlier this year. Idaho schools received close to $6.7 million this year; the largest payment, slightly more than $1 million, went to the Mountain View School District in Idaho County. “The SRS program provides crucial support for law enforcement, transportation infrastructure, and education in the more than 720 counties in 41 states that depend on revenue from federal forests,” lawmakers said in the letter, addressed to House Speaker Paul Ryan and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi. Last week, Idaho Republican Sens. Mike Crapo and Jim Risch joined a bipartisan coalition of 29 senators, who sent a similar letter of support to Senate leadership.

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Choir: Spring musical and holiday program planned each year Northwood Performing Arts, the youth choir is looking for 12 to 20-year-olds with a yen for singing and dancing to join the upcoming Christmas production, which will feature songs from popular Christmas films. The choir is the brainchild of Mountain Harmony Show Choir music director Nina Pletsch, who moved to Newport eight years ago and noticed there were zero music programs for children in the school district. “We have a wonderful band program now, but at the time I moved here, there was nothing,” says Pletsch, who has starred in over 30 musicals throughout her life. For her day job, she is a tutor, teaching reading to kindergarten through fourth grade students. “My heart is with children,” says Pletsch. “They never fail to motivate and inspire me with how they see the world. Anything is possible. They look for growth, even when they don’t know they want it.” Mountain Harmony Show Choir usually has two shows a year, with a spring musical and a holiday program. Participants aren’t required to be in every show. The group also has

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Jazmin Hodge, Joseph Chantry, Jon Malcolm, Brandon McMeen and Daniel Malcolm at practice for Mountain Harmony Show Choir with their peers at United Church of Christ in Newport.

an accompanist, Chris DeChenne, and a choreographer, DeeAnn Boydston. The focus of the choir is to have fun and teach proper vocal technique, whether singing as a group of for those who want to sing solos. “We want the kids to be successful and feel good about what they are doing, whether they decide to keep on singing

throughout their lives or not,” Pletsch says. “The one misnomer I hear a lot is ‘Oh, I can’t sing’ or ‘I don’t like music.’ Are you kidding me? Have you ever watched a movie before? Been put on hold? Sat in the waiting room of your dentist’s office? Music is every where, and it is something you can do.” The group is currently accepting enrollment until the

first week in October. Rehearsals are at 4 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Thursdays at the United Church of Christ, 430 W. 3rd St. in Newport. Those interested can just show up and sign up. For more information, call Heaney at 509-447-3440 or check out Mountain Harmony Show Choir’s Facebook page.

Election: State legislature elections in both states From Page 1A

to the county elections office for an absentee application or wait until Oct. 11 to vote in person in the Administration Building’s First Floor meeting room. Voting hours are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. In both Washington and Idaho there is the Presidential election, but voters will also vote for

U.S. Senator and Representative. In Washington, voters will be casting ballots for Governor, Lt. Governor, Secretary of State, State Auditor, Attorney General, Commissioner of Public Lands, Superintendent of Public Instruction, Insurance Commissioner, as well as three Supreme Court Justices, six Court of Appeals Justices and a slew of initiatives. In Pend Oreille County,

voters will vote in both Superior Court races. Judge Allen Nielson is retiring, so two candidates will try to get that non partisan seat – Jessica Taylor and Terry Williams. Pat Monasmith will seek reelection for the position 1 seat, running against C. Olivia Irwin. State Rep. Joel Kretz, a Republican, is seeking reelection running against Mike Foster, a

Libertarian. Two Pend Oreille County commissioner seats are up for election. Karen Skoog is seeking reelection as a Republican against Democrat Bob Eugene. Incumbent Steve Kiss is running for reelection as a Republican against another Republican, RJ Hampton. In Idaho, incumbent Sheriff Daryl Wheeler is running as a Republican against write in

candidate Terry Ford, also Republican. District 1A Rep. Heather Scott, the Republican incumbent, faces Democrat Kate McAlister. For the District 1B state House seat Democrat Stephen Howlett faces Republican incumbent Sage Dixon. For the District 1 state Senate seat, incumbent Republican Shawn Keough will face Democrat Steve Tanner.

Dual Credit: Sept. 19 meeting void in wake of questions From Page 1A

framework.” Short for “General Education Matriculation,” the GEM framework focuses on general education courses that tie into degree programs and prepare high school students for the rigors of college. So, does that mean 68 percent of dual credits will go toward postsecondary degree requirements? Probably not. And it will take years to have a precise answer. It depends, in large part, on a student’s choice of major. The GEM coursework is designed to provide solid baseline options, especially to students who are undecided on a major. So the State Department of Education likes what it sees in the GEM framework numbers. “That tells us that students are being advised well,” said Matt McCarter, the department’s director of student engagement and career and technical readiness. The State Board’s assessment wasn’t based on numbers. Bent based her comments on parental feedback, a point she made to board members during the Sept. 19 meeting, board spokesman Blake Youde said in an email Monday. Youde didn’t dispute the State Department of Education’s num-

bers, and tried to downplay the matter. “This was a discussion relating to a proposal that the board chose not to advance,” he said. “So at this time, there is nothing more to discuss from the board perspective.” Indeed, the State Board did back away from tightening up the dual-credit program. After declaring the Sept. 19 meeting

void, in the wake of questions over public notice, the board voted Friday to leave the program intact. To some extent, the question over elective credits is moot. All students have to pass some elective courses in order to earn a degree. And a few dualcredit classes can be the “gamechanger” that encourages a high school student to pursue a

secondary education, McCarter said. “I don’t want to downplay the value of electives,” he said. But last week’s debate does come as the dual-credit program is growing, as is the taxpayer cost. The state spent $4.8 million on dual credits in 2015-16, and the price is expected to reach $5.7 million in 2016-17.

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Northern Light show coming Diamond Lake photographer Cliff Snow captured this picture of the Northern Lights Monday night about 8:30 p.m. The Northern Lights are made by a magnetic field that is not as visible to the eye as they are by modern cameras. Snow recommends photographing the lights to get the best view. He says the lights will be brighter Tuesday to Friday this week.

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b r i e f ly Soroptimists host Corks and Canvas for fundraiser NEWPORT – Soroptimists of Newport will host a Corks and Canvas event to raise funds for their Girl of the month scholarship Wednesday, Oct. 12, from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. at Create Art Center. Social hour begins at 5:30 p.m. and there will be complimentary beverages and dessert bar. Participants will paint their own version of a polar bear throughout the evening, and there will be a raffle for a basket full of goodies as well as a silent auction for baked goods and desserts. Soroptimist brooms will also be for sale. All proceeds go to support the scholarship fund. Tickets are $35 each and are available at Fleur de Lis, Owens, Seeber’s, and by calling Sandy Loskill at 509-447-5935.

Recreational fires allowed again NEWPORT – Recreational fires are allowed on improved property in Pend Oreille County in accordance with the Pend Oreille County Burning Controls Ordinance, which says recreational fires on improved property will be allowed when the Washington State Department of Natural Resources allows campfires in designated campgrounds. Recreational fires must still be attended at all times and be no larger than three feet by three feet and no taller than two feet. There needs to be a charged hose or five gallons of water present, along with a shovel. A firebreak with a non-combustible surface of at least three feet must surround the fire. If the fire escapes, the property owner is responsible for all fire suppression costs. All outdoor burning of debris is banned in Pend Oreille County. Both recreational fires that meet the conditions and gas and propane self-containing stoves and barbecues are allowed.

Bonner County man sentenced for counterfeiting COEUR D’ALENE – Daniel Keith Snyder, 51, of Hope, Idaho, was sentenced Sept. 26 for manufacturing counterfeit obligations, U.S. Attorney Wendy J. Olson announced. Senior U.S. District Judge Edward J. Lodge sentenced Snyder to 12 months and one day, to be followed by three months home confinement, and three years supervised release. Snyder was also ordered to pay $1,150 in restitution to counterfeit victims. Snyder was indicted by a federal grand jury in Coeur d’Alene on Jan. 20. According to the arguments made in court, Snyder admitted that in late 2015, and early 2016, he manufactured counterfeit $50 bills that were passed at businesses in Sandpoint and Ponderay. In midJanuary 2016, the Bonner County Sheriff’s Office and a U.S. Secret Service agent served a search warrant at Snyder’s residence. During this search, investigators seized a computer printer and other items that had been used to manufacture counterfeit currency. At least 46 bills were passed in north Idaho before Snyder was apprehended.

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Racers get ready for the 2016 Head of the Pend Oreille Regatta Saturday morning. New this year, boats came down the Priest River and turned onto the Pend Oreille River at the Mudhole. Utilizing the Priest River helped decrease the chance high winds would cancel the race, like what happened last year.

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Head of the Pend Oreille races down Priest River

PRIEST RIVER – The annual Head of the Pend Oreille Regatta was held on the Priest and Pend Oreille rivers Saturday morning, preceding Priest River’s Oktoberfest. Rowing teams raced down the Priest River and into the Pend Oreille River, decreasing the chances of winds interfering the race.

P e n d O r e i l l e R e g at ta R e s u lt s Team Coeur d’Alene Rowing Junior M4X+ Pend Oreille Rowing and Palouse Rowing MM8+ Rockies Rowing Club JW2X Rockies Rowing Club MN2XA Rockies Rowing Club MW2XB Spokane River Rowing Association MM2XB Unaffiliated MltWt1XA Unaffiliated MM1XA Unaffiliated MM2XB Spokane River Rowers Association MMx2XB Coeur d’Alene Rowing Junior Mx4+ Coeur d’Alene MW2XA Coeur d’Alene MW2XB Coeur d’Alene Rowing Junior Mx8+ Coeur d’Alene Rowing Junior Mx8+ International Junior JMx8+ Pend Oreille Rowing and Palouse Rowing MMx8+

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Idaho auctions four Priest Lake lots for $1.9 million COEUR D’ALENE – The Idaho Department of Lands auctioned four lots for deeded ownership at a public auction in Coeur D’Alene last week. All sold for the appraised value and generated $1.9 million for the Public School Endowment. All the lots are lakefront properties. The state can accept no less than the appraised value of the endowment lands that are auctioned. The total acreage of the land that sold was approximately 3.5 acres. Under the direction of the State Board of Land Commissioners, IDL manages more than 2.4 million acres of state endowment trust land under a constitutional mandate to maximize long-term financial returns to public schools and a number of other State of Idaho institutions. The Land Board is comprised of Idaho’s governor, secretary of state, attorney general, state controller, and superintendent of public instruction. In 2010, the Land Board approved a plan to divest the state’s ownership of most cottage sites at both Priest and Payette lakes over time in order to reinvest the proceeds into assets that generate higher returns than the rent from the lots. In February 2016, the Land Board approved a plan that enables remaining lessees of residential cottage sites at both lakes to participate in auctions of the lots they lease before

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A row by and barbecue dinner were held at the Priest River Yacht Club Friday night. Teams included a Coeur d’Alene and International junior team, Coeur d’Alene, Spokane River Rowing Association, Rockies Rowing Club from Cranbrook, B.C., Pend Oreille Rowing and Palouse Rowing.

the end of 2019. Additionally, IDL will be auctioning un-leased lots at both lakes over the next few years. Including last week’s auction, 262 cottage site lots have sold – 145 lots at Priest Lake (134 leased and 11 un-leased) and 117 lots at Payette Lake (101 leased and 16 unleased) – for a total of approximately $112 million for the endowments. The funds from the land sales will be deposited in

the Land Bank and used to purchase other lands in Idaho or they may go into a Permanent Fund, in order to continue earning returns for the endowment beneficiaries. In May 2016, the Land Board approved the Strategic Reinvestment Plan and will consider strategic acquisitions of timberland and, on a more limited basis, farmland with the proceeds from the sale of cottage sites and commercial properties.

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illary Clinton won Monday night’s debate, at least according to political analysts, social media and her own campaign. Whether that translates to a bump in the polls remains to be seen. The debate itself, the first between Clinton and Republican nominee Donald Trump, went pretty much as most people expected. Clinton was super prepared, appearing calm and relaxed, but getting into the weeds on a few of her policy proposals. Trump, who by most accounts from his own campaign did little to prepare aside from chat politics with his staff, got off to a great start, throwing the first punches and putting Clinton on the defensive early on. But that changed. Clinton got under Trump’s thin skin, using his own words to fluster him, and even laughing at key moments to emphasize his ridiculousness. Before you balk at the word ridiculous, think about his saying that maybe a 400-pound man is behind computer hacking in the U.S., essentially defending Russia. And the birther discussion is downright flabbergasting. Now Clinton has her own flaws. Her explanation about the email fiasco is less than satisfying, and we haven’t even gotten into the Clinton Foundation or Benghazi. Thankfully this was only round one. Two more debates are scheduled in the next month, so the show will continue, much to the chagrin of American voters. -MCN

Winter ahead! by Climatologist Bob Lutz

SACHEEN LAKE – It won’t be long before we see those “Construction Ahead” signs being put away for the season as many road crews begin gearing up for what could be a long, busy winter. The signs are already in the air. I have already seen some of the queen yellow jackets looking for shelter, and the “stink” bugs are out and about around a month earlier than usual as well. Now of course all these nasty pests have to survive my two cans of Raid (one in each hand) before Lutz they can safely make it to shelter, and I’m happy to report that a few of them will not have to worry about surviving the winter, if you know what I mean. The robins and the hummingbirds also seem to be exiting early, and my favorite – our local red squirrels – have come out of their sloth-like summer behavior earlier than usual as well. They have already started cutting the particularly heavy abundance of pinecones off our area, from evergreens and onto our noggins. Somehow, some way, Mother Nature knows what’s ahead, and I for one have learned to pay attention to the signs, especially when some of them are hitting me on the head. Of course, there are plenty of weather pattern signals out there as well, a few of which have my complete attention this year. For those that have been following my “weather guessing adventures” throughout the year, it should have come as no surprise that we have experienced a summer with much less heat than what we suffered through the past couple of seasons. More importantly, I also shared that I thought that this would be a calmer fire season this year, which has indeed been the case, at least so far. The significance of all this actually coming to fruition is important, as all the pieces of the puzzle seem to be aligning for what could be a very active winter ahead. The first piece of the puzzle involves the rapid demise of the warm El Nino event from last winter. That is now being replaced by his nagging sister, La Nina, with an expected weak cooling of the equatorial Pacific through the upcoming fall and winter. In many cases, any degree of La Nina results in a colder, snowier winter for the Inland Northwest; however, there have been a few La Nina winters this past decade which seemed to have little significance on our local weather. In fact, we actually saw milder than normal winters during the past two episodes of La Nina. The reason for the mild conditions was that we had an enormous pool of unusually warm water lurking off the West Coast. That pool extended from the Baja of California all the way up into the southern Gulf of Alaska. Stagnant high pressure over the eastern Pacific aggravated the situation by not allowing much mixing of that water and as such, the pool continued to warm and intensify. But, as of this summer, that piece of the puzzle is history as the waters have cooled, and that pool of warm water has dissipated. Finally, the last piece of the puzzle revolves around lower than normal sunspot activity the past few months, which is expected to continue for the remainder of the year. Not for nothing, but the signs don’t seem to get much clearer than this. Having said that though, I have to ask is there anything that is totally clear concerning Mother Nature? The correct answer is no, and the wildcard in this case will hinge on whether or not the La Nina develops as forecast. Even so, it’s hard to ignore the screaming message of winter ahead, and I for one am preparing for a real old-fashioned Northwest winter this season just in case. As I advised one of my local farmer friends, if they make snowshoes for cattle, you better stock up. (A reminder, you can follow all of my updated forecasts throughout the year online at www.climatehawk. org under “Forecasts & More”)

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yo u r o p i n i o n Re-elect Judge Monasmith To the editor, Judge Pat Monasmith is well regarded by his fellow judges, both active and retired. Members of the Bar Association in the Ferry-Stevens-Pend Oreille Judicial District, and elsewhere in Eastern Washington, appreciate his communication skills. He is able to bring counsel together to resolve matters without

expensive, time consuming trials. He renders timely decisions, which he then takes the time to explain. He makes it a practice to meet with and debrief juries. Court personnel will tell you he is eventempered and treats attendees with respect. Finally, he has the broad knowledge and experience needed by a general jurisdiction trial judge. Judge Monasmith has also brought leadership

to the bench. He has worked to update and streamline court guardianships. He goes out of his way to be patient and helpful with self-represented litigants. He has increased the length and number of trial terms in the three counties, giving defendants and the criminal bar more court time. Finally, he has been careful with court funds. Chrystal Irwin is running against Judge

Monasmith. She is relatively new to the practice of law. At this point in her career, Ms. Irwin lacks the experience and judgment to serve as a Judicial Officer. I have worked alongside Judge Monasmith for more than five years. He has my enthusiastic endorsement for another term. Re-elect Judge Pat Monasmith. -Alan Nielson Pend Oreille County Superior Court Judge

Cumulative costs drive employer decisions By Don C. Brunell

The $15 minimum wage is an example of elected officials with tunnel vision passing sweeping legislation while ignoring the cumulative impacts of all of the other government mandates on employers. g u e st They only zeroopinion in on the costs and benefits of a DON C. single issue, such BRUNELL as the $15 an Association hour wage, when they ought to of focus on all of the Washington taxes, fees, regulaBusiness tions and laws. President Seattle’s ordinance took effect April 1, 2015. It directs businesses with fewer than 500 employees to pay the $15 an hour wage starting in 2021. Employers with 500 or more employees (either in Seattle or nationally) will reach that level in three years. The University of Washington is charged with only studying the ordinance impacts on Seattle’s businesses, workers and the overall economy. Earlier this spring, UW researchers determined it had a minimal effect; however, they learned through employer surveys to anticipate businesses increasing prices for goods and services. Meanwhile, some restaurants are already adding surcharges to their

tabs. In Seattle, Sanford’s restaurants added a 2.55 percent “living wage surcharge” which goes to the house as a way to offset the costs of the city’s minimum wage hike. If minimum wage expansion was not enough, earlier this month Mayor Ed Murray and the council unanimously passed the “secure scheduling” ordinance. It required two weeks advanced notice of workers’ schedules, a minimum of 10 hours between shifts and employers paying workers if schedules are changed after they are posted. That is called “predictability pay.” It is an administrative nightmare and would apply to quick food services, such as fast food and coffee shops, and retail employers with 500 or more workers worldwide. It tags full-service restaurants with more than 500 employees and 40 establishments. The combined impact of both city ordinances should be studied by UW. It is not just Seattle impacted by the minimum wage. At the state level, voters are asked to approve I-1433. If approved, it would step-up the state’s hourly minimum wage from $9.47 to $13.50 by 2020. It also requires employers to provide paid sick leave starting in 2018. Seattle adopted its paid sick leave law in 2011. Workers in companies with five to 249 employees accrue a minimum of one hour of paid sick and “safe time” for every 40 hours worked. Workers in companies with 250 or more employees accumulate a minimum of one hour for every 30 hours worked.

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The first presidential debate was televised Monday evening, between Republican candidate Donald Trump and Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton.

The point is our elected officials need to quit looking at issues in isolation. They must consider the impacts of all of the other federal, state and local taxes, fees and regulations to see the true picture of what they are doing to employers and job opportunities. It is total costs of doing business that drives hiring and investment decisions. If it doesn’t “pencil out” in Seattle, San Francisco or Los Angeles (all cities which adopted the $15 minimum wage), there is no way to stay in business there. The same applies to states like Washington. The unintended consequences of the current approach are reduced work hours, fewer jobs, business closures or relocations, and an acceleration in the pace of automation. Recently, Forrester Research reported new artificial intelligence systems and robots have replaced 6 percent of all U.S. jobs in the last five years. Robots are penetrating restaurants as well. According to retired McDonald’s USA CEO Ed Rensi, it is “cheaper to buy a $35,000 robotic arm than it is to hire an employee who is inefficient making $15 an hour bagging French fries.” Unfortunately, the reality in this highly competitive world is costs drive employer decisions. Don C. Brunell is a business analyst, writer and columnist. He retired as president of the Association of Washington Business, the state’s oldest and largest business organization, and now lives in Vancouver. He can be contacted at theBrunells@ msn.com.

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This map shows the roads that are still closed.

Tower Fire road closures lifted this Friday NEWPORT - Colville National Forest (CNF) officials will lift temporary road closures on the CNF side of 2015 Tower Fire (west of Pyramid Pass and Pelke Divide) on all but five roads Friday, Sept. 30. Forest Roads 120000 (Mill Creek), approximately 10-miles of 1920000 (Cee Cee Ah Road), 1920306 to North Baldy and other short forest roads are now open to public use. Forest roads that remain closed are due to unmitigated hazards from the fire or unstable road conditions. Forest Service roads 1920306 from Pyramid Pass south to its junction with Forest Road 1920000, 1920145, 5080000, and 5080306 (South Baldy) remain closed due to unmitigated hazards such as

hazard trees. A portion of the 1920000 (Cee Cee Ah Road) remains closed due to a slope failure. People are advised that salvage logging and hazard mitigation work is continuing in the general area of the Tower Fire and visitors can expect to encounter logging traffic and possible travel delays on these narrow roads. Slow speeds and extra caution on blind corners is highly advised. Maps and specific descriptions of the closed areas can be viewed by visiting local Forest Service offices, and online at the Colville National Forest website www.fs.usda.gov/colville. For more information, contact the Newport Ranger Station at (509) 4477300.

Master Gardeners offer popular fall pruning class NEWPORT – The WSU/ Pend Oreille County Master Gardeners will once again be hosting the “Practical Pruning” hands-on workshop Saturday, Oct. 8 at River Mountain Village Assisted Living Center, 608 West Second St., in Newport from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Guest instructor Tim Kohlhauff, Urban Horticulture Coordinator from

WSU/Spokane County Extension, will demonstrate proper use of tools and cutting techniques as well as discuss specific situations, types of plants, renovation pruning and much more. Bring questions, work gloves, labeled pruning tools, a sack lunch and outdoor gear because the entire time will be spent outdoors at River Mountain Village

as the classroom. Master Gardeners will provide beverages. The fee for the class is $5 for community members and $3 for Master Gardeners. Pre-register by calling the WSU/Pend Oreille County Extension office at 509-447-2401 to ensure adequate materials will be available and provide contact information should the class schedule change.

Ride the shuttle for free in October SPOKANE – The Special Mobility Services shuttle, which runs from Spokane to Newport and back, is offering free shuttle rides during the month of October. The ride normally costs $5 each direction. The SMS shuttle runs Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. It leaves from in front of the Bank of America building at Howard and Riverside in downtown Spokane at 6:35 a.m. and 10:15 a.m., arriving in Newport at the Newport Safeway at 8:15 a.m. and 4:15 p.m. The shuttle leaves Safeway at 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. The shuttle is for the

general public and makes runs to and from the Spokane airport and hospitals as needed. The shuttle also picks up as needed at the Northtown Mall, Northpoint Wal-Mart, as well as 29th and Regal, Fancher and Sprague and Trent and Fancher, all in Spokane.

Reserve seating has priority and open seating is available as capacity allows. SMS requests riders call 1 877 264 7433 or 509 534-7171 24 hours in advance to reserve a spot. People can also check out SMS online at www. sms1.org

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If you have a disability that prevents you from reaching one of our stops, please call our office to see if we can arrange a pickup at your home. Normal Standard Fare: $5.00 One way Newport/Spokane Reserve seating has priority. Open seating is available without reservations as capacity allows. To reserve a seat, please call 24-hours in advance or during office hours: 8:30am to 5:00pm

1-877-264-RIDE (7433) • 509-534-7171 Service is open to the general public. Service is available to all regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin or disability. This service meets the requirements of the American’s With Disabilities Act. This service is funded through grants from Washington DOT.

Aaron Denzler, left, and Steve Woods chat with Patricia Sudick, coordinator of the Head of the Pend Oreille Regatta, during Friday night’s dinner at the Priest River Yacht Club.

Avista proposes 7.7 percent decrease BOISE – The Idaho Public Utilities Commission will take comment through Oct. 11 on an Avista Utilities application to decrease the variable portion of natural gas rates by 7.8 percent effective Nov. 1. The variable portion of Avista rates, which is about 50 percent of the total overall rate on a customer bill, is adjusted every year to account for changes in Avista’s costs to buy natural gas as well as changes in transportation, storage and other related costs. If approved, the average residential or small commercial customer would

West Pend Oreille Fire District to try again with bond PRIEST RIVER – The West Pend Oreille Fire District will be running a bond measure in the Nov. 8 general election. This bond is in the amount of $500,000 and will be used to complete Station 3, located on Old Priest River Road, and build Station 4, which will be located on East River Road near the new transfer site. The bond was on the ballot last May and had a majority vote for it, but needed a two thirds super majority to pass, or 66.6 percent. “We have secured guaranteed funding in the form of a federal government loan,” said Lt. Cathy Coyle of the West Pend Oreille Fire District.

“This bond will not raise taxes.” West Pend Oreille Fire has the money allocated in the current budget to make the annual payments on this loan. However, since it is such a substantial amount of money, the district is required to obtain the permission of the taxpayers to take on this loan. Station 3 on Old Priest River Road currently houses four to six fire trucks. The goal is to add a training room and staff quarters, and turn this station into the district’s primary training facility, as it has outgrown the current training room at Station 1. Furthermore, there

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will be more room outdoors at Station 3 to build various training props, which will give volunteers a more realistic experience during training. With the expansion of Station 3, the district will also be able to provide a relief center for community members during large storms or lengthy power outages. People would be able to come to the station to take showers, fill water jugs, or charge phones and computers. Currently, Station 1 near the Priest River Airport, acts as a relief center in times of need, but by completing Station 3 the district will have a center on both the north and south sides of the river. Station 4 will also house four to six fire trucks, and will provide the district with easily accessible resources in the northern portion of the district. This additional station could also potentially lower homeowners’ insurance premiums for property owners located in its vicinity. This is the same bond measure that ran in the May 17, 2016, election. There seemed to be some confusion in the May election, with both a bond and a levy on the ballot. This time, the district is only running the bond, and will put off the levy until a later date. Questions and concerns can be directed to West Pend Oreille Fire District by calling 208-448-2035, emailing wpofdbondinfo@gmail. com, or on Facebook.

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Showing the moves Instructor Erin Mix (standing) shows a student how to deflect an attack from above during a self-defense class at Create Center in Newport Tuesday, Sept. 20. Students learned helpful techniques like how to quickly break a hold, using everyday items like keys as self-defense weapons and how to be street smart.

Dangerous stunt leads to criminal investigation SEATTLE – The Washington State Patrol was made aware of a YouTube video, which depicted an extremely dangerous stunt westbound on Highway 520 just west of Montlake Blvd., in Seattle. Captain Ron Mead, Washington State Patrol (WSP) Commander for King County, immediately contacted the WSP Criminal Investigation Division and a criminal investigation was opened. The video depicts at least six individuals involved in a stunt showing an individual in a vehicle westbound on State Route

520, in between Montlake and I-5, climbing onto the roof of a beige vehicle. This individual then jumped off of the moving vehicle over the railing into the water. One of the passengers was leaning out of a window videotaping this stunt. Two other individuals were inside this vehicle and participating in this dangerous event. Another participant was north of SR 520 videotaping what was occurring. The final participant assisted the individual that

jumped to a nearby dock with the use of a kayak. All participants are being investigated for charges ranging from reckless endangerment to criminal trespassing with the potential of additional charges. The Washington State Patrol stresses that decisions like this are extremely dangerous and can also encourage others to attempt similar stunts. This type of behavior is illegal and also can cause distractions for other citizens using the highways with the potential of causing collisions.

Preparing your garden for winter NEWPORT – There will be a class on how to prepare a garden for winter on Thursday, Oct. 13 at the WSU/Pend Oreille County Extension Office at 227 S. Garden Avenue in Newport from 6 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. The cost for the class is $5 for community members and $3 for Master Gardeners. Pre-register by calling the WSU/Pend Oreille County Extension Office at 509-447-2401 to provide contact information should the class schedule change and ensure adequate materials for all participants will be available. The discussion will be led by a panel of local Master Gardeners and topics will include fall planting, harvesting and storage, seed collecting, plant propagation by taking cuttings, overwintering perennials, pruning, mulching, composting, soil amendments, care of tools and much more.

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tudents from all Newport School District sites turned out for the annual homecoming parade Friday, Sept. 23, through the streets of Newport, sporting their red and black attire and cheering to show Grizzly Pride. Each class had a parade float or banners and Newport High School Homecoming Royalty were there to represent as well.

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Homecoming King and Queen Kai Thomas and Sammi Siemsen.

Senior class prince and princess Gabe Furman and Audrey Price.

Sophomore royalty Bailey Martin and Matthew Reel.

Freshmen royalty Cora Pelleberg and Troy Hill.

Junior prince and princess Daniel Gentle and Lilly Gray.

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Biologist explores Earth’s soundscapes at Cutter Oct. 5

METALINE FALLS – Biologist George Halekas will present “The Roots of Music – Exploring Earth’s Soundscapes” at the Cutter Theatre Wednesday, Oct. 5, at 7 p.m. This program is free and open to the public. A reception will follow the program. In a compelling presentation that weaves music and ecology, Halekas surveys the unique beauty of nature’s soundscape and explores why Earth is considered a ‘sonic jewel’ and ‘singing planet.’ The vibrant musical heritage of humanity is a wonderful component of this rich soundscape diversity, and the conversation will begin by looking at the emergence of music in ancient hunter-gatherer societies from an ecological perspective. The focus will then shift to exploring Earth’s soundscapes from the large planetary scale, to investigating representative habitats like the rainforest and ocean. He will also share the fascinating details of individual bird and whale song. Time permitting, the event will come full circle and the group will listen to contemporary music composers who take a more inclusive and interactive approach to making music with nature’s orchestra. This presentation is sponsored by Humanities Washington through their statewide Speakers Bureau. The Speakers Bureau brings Washington’s finest scholars, historians, musicians and storytellers to local communities to give dynamic presentations at libraries, schools, museums and other community organizations. Humanities Washington honors and shares stories, ideas, and perspectives from across the state that connect Washingtonians from all backgrounds and communities. For more information go to www.humanities. org.

down rive r eve nts Wednesday, Sept. 28

Tuesday, Oct. 4

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

Story Time: 11 a.m. - Ione Library

Basic Computer Class: 11 a.m. to Noon - Ione Library, Call 509-442-3030 For Reservations

Forgotten Corner Quilt Guild: 6:30 p.m. - Ione Senior Center

Weight Watchers: 6 p.m. Weigh in 6:30-7 p.m. meeting Ione Catholic Church

Thursday, Sept. 29 Story Time: 11 a.m. - Ione Library

Friday, Sept. 30 Story Time and Crafts: 10:30 a.m. - Metalines Library Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - Ione Senior Center

Monday, Oct. 3 Story Time: 10:30 a.m. Metalines Library Emergency Food Bank Board: 7 p.m. - Ione Senior Center

Metaline Falls Gun Club Meeting: 7 p.m. - 72 Pend Oreille Mine Road, Metaline Falls

Wednesday, Oct. 5 Story Time: 10:30 a.m. Metalines Library Basic Computer Class: 11 a.m. to Noon - Ione Library, Call 509-442-3030 For Reservations Commissioner Kiss Office Hours: 3-6:45 p.m. - Ione Library Weight Watchers: 6 p.m. Weigh in 6:30-7 p.m. meeting Ione Catholic Church Ione Town Council: 7 p.m. - Clerk’s Office

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Governor Jay Inslee (D) Office of the Governor PO Box 40002 Olympia, WA 98504-0002 360-902-4111 Relay operators for the deaf or hard of hearing, dial 7-1-1 www.governor.wa.gov Legislative District 7 Sen. Brian Dansel (R) 115B Irv Newhouse Building PO Box 40407 Olympia, WA 98504-0600 360-786-7612 E-mail: Brian.Dansel@leg.wa.gov District Office: 319 W. Hastings Suite B205 Spokane, WA 99218 509-340-9107 Rep. Joel Kretz (R) 335A Legislative Building PO Box 40600 Olympia WA 98504-0600 360-786-7988 E-mail: kretz.joel@leg.wa.gov Home Office: 20 N. Main St. PO Box 1 Omak, WA 98841 509-826-7203 Rep. Shelly Short (R) 427A Legislative Building PO Box 40600 Olympia WA 98504-0600 360-786-7908 E-mail: short.shelly@leg.wa.gov Home office: 147 North Clark Ave. Suite 5 Republic WA 99166 509-775-8047

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Businesses urged to show Spartan Spirit By Sophia Aldous Of The Miner

PRIEST RIVER - The 24th Annual “Spartan Spirit” Contest is back in honor of Homecoming week in Priest River, Oct. 3-7. The Homecoming parade will kick off the week on Monday, Oct. 3, around 1:30 p.m. The Powder Puff football game will be that evening at 6 p.m. and Manly Men Volleyball will be Wednesday, Oct. 5 at 6 p.m. The Priest River Lamanna High

School football team will play their homecoming game against the Kellogg Wildcats, Friday, Oct. 7 at 7 p.m. at the home field. The Spartan Booster Club is helping spearhead celebrations, asking community business owners to show their support for the Spartans by decorating store windows with a Spartan spirit theme, using school colors orange and black. Kellogg colors are purple and gold. For businesses that plan on decorating, contact the Spartan

Booster Club by calling or texting 208-610-6121 or email prboosterclub@yahoo.com by Wed., Oct. 5 to let organizers know so those businesses can be included in the judging. Businesses will be judged on Friday, Oct. 7, between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. on originality, color, spirit and number of sports used in the decorating (football, volleyball, soccer, cross country and cheerleading). The winner will be announced at the Homecoming game.

Ione council calls for no herbicide in wellhead area IONE – Ione Town ing. Pearson agreed to 1957-58. Council members unani- review the contract and The map is being lamimously passed a resoluthe spreadsheet. Satellite nated and will be mailed tion to request the Pend Geographic Information out soon. The town is still Oreille County Weed Systems have been put waiting on an aerator Board assure the council on the sewer map from repair from installation that no herbicides will be applied to waters adjacent the town’s wellhead. According to minutes from the Sept. 7 meeting, Mayor Charles Spears said that he requested the county weed board add the town’s sanitary protection area around the wellhead to the its protected list of areas where no herbicide will be sprayed. He said the town was updating its Wellhead Protection Plan, as required by the state every two years. Tom Petrie, assistant fire chief, told the council that there was a shortage of firefighters and that he planned to give a presentation at Selkirk High School recruiting junior firefighters. He asked how to go about purchasing an education program from Best Buy. The council told him to buy it and submit a receipt for reimbursement. Pend Oreille County Sheriff Alan Botzheim didn’t attend the meeting, but sent an email about a canoe found near the park. If someone is missing their canoe, they should contact the Sheriff’s Office and describe the canoe to claim it. Councilmember Ken Timmreck brought up complaints about people parking on the sidewalk in front of two properties and said he would contact the sheriff about them. Spears noted youth were riding ATVs. He said the law required them to be at least 16 years old and wear a helmet. Timmreck said he would speak to their parents. Councilmember John Redinger said that William Brackett of Century West Engineering had contacted him about adding 25 feet to the runway at the airport. Redinger said he would like to concentrate on the Skin Care • Skin Surgery cracking of the runway. According to the meetCosmetics ing minutes, both items IPL Laser Acne Treatment will be researched and Dr. Scott A Smith costs projected. Lighting Paul Hill, ANRP continues to be intermittent at the airport. The Elizabeth Jacobsen, PA-C problem will be reviewed. Now Serving Colville Council members also Area at Specialty Groups heard that the Department of Licensing system & Physical Therapy upgrade would occur 143 Garden Home Dr, Colville this fall. The office may Call our Spokane Office be closed Oct. 24-25 for to Schedule appointments mandatory training. Councilmember Jessica Pearson reported that she had completed stenciling for the Ione Community College branch, but that the college was not happy with the result. She said she would work with the college for a positive result and may have them paint • Vintage Clothes the space as they see fit. • Cottage Collectables The library contract is up • Backyard Bits for renewal, the council was told. Spears said the town would have to subsidize the build304 Main Street • Ione, WA • (509) 442-2209 • Open: 10 - 4 Wed. - Sat.

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ROAD ATLAS Current, detailed road atlas, spiral bound with laminated cover. Pend Oreille County, Washington $29.50. Bonner County, Idaho $37.50. Sold at The Miner Newspapers, 421 South Spokane Avenue, Newport. (509) 447-2433. (49HB-alt tf) FOR RENT Lake frontage, private apartment, Diamond Lake. 800 square feet, 2 bedroom. $800/ month plus deposit. (509) 624-8440. (35p) MISSING REMINISCING? “Down Memory Lane” may not always make it into the paper, but it is on our Facebook page every week. Like us on Facebook today.(49HB-TF) CUSICK COTTAGE River front, view. Furnished or not. Available October 1st. Rent negotiable. Two references. (509) 4422068. (34HB-2p) FALL GARAGE CLEAN OUT SALE Hauling things out of multiple sheds. 18 years of accumulated stuff has to go. I’m not even sure what I have. Friday and Saturday 9:00- 3:00, 363 Frissell Rd, Usk.(35p) AUCTION October 8th, 10:00, Diamond Lake. Pictures next week. Facebook and Craigslist- Gold Rush Auction.(35p) 2 HOME ESTATE SALE Trunks, dishes, clothing, boats, canning, farming, stoves, decorations, collectibles. September 30- October 1, 8:00- 5:00, cash only. 641 Buckeye Lane, Newport.(34HB-2p) STAN SMITH AND MILA are back in concert. Create, October 8th, 7:00 p.m. Advanced tickets $8. (509) 447-9277. 900 West 4th, Newport. www.createarts. org (35p) GRASS HAY FOR SALE $35 each. 80 grass hay round bales, 560 pounds each. In the Calispel Lake area, Usk, Washington. $35. (509) 939-7157 or (509) 445-1461.(35p) WANTED: Spoiled/ rotten hay. Loose or bales. Any amount for garden mulch. Will haul. Call (509) 447-2287. (35HB-2p) Every day is Sale Day in The Newport Miner and Gem State Miner Classifieds. Read them every day.

WANTED: Good rummage items for Pend Oreille County Museum rummage sale, October 15th. Judy (509) 671-7456, Faith (509) 4477901.(35p) ABANDONED VEHICLE AUCTION Newport Towing,137 South Newport Avenue. (509) 447-1200. October 4, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. Viewing starts at 9:00 a.m.(35) JOIN US FOR OUR OPEN HOUSE! The Law Office of Denise Stewart invites you to celebrate our new office location. Enjoy refreshments and look around our new space. No RSVP required. Friday, September 30th, 12:00- 2:00 p.m. 418 West 3rd Street, Newport, Washington.(34HB-2) OLDTOWN AUTO SALES Let us sell your car, truck or recreational vehicle. We charge 10 percent or a minimum of $200. We get results! We also buy used cars, trucks and recreational vehicles. (208) 437-4011.(49HB-tf) HUGE SALE Wednesday 28th and Thursday 29th, 10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m., 327 McAvoy, Newport. Inboard boat, 41 Chevy, 97 Explorer, tools, fabric, sewing, quilting and craft supplies, over 300 modern books, sewing machines, household, decor, electric piano, bookcases, lots more miscellaneous. (35p) GARAGE SALE Friday and Saturday 10:004:00. 221 Gregg’s Court, Newport. Tools, furniture, miscellaneous. So much more!(35p) WANTED TO RENT 1 bedroom house, with garden. Newport area. Responsible, references available. Please text, (509) 589-1257.(34HB-2p) FUNDRAISER AUCTION Homemade baked goods and miscellaneous items. Saturday October 8th. Preview 3:00 p.m., auction 4:00 p.m. Spaghetti dinner to follow at Cusick American Legion. (509) 445-1537.(35HB-2) RAIN OR SHINE SALE Craft items, clothes, miscellaneous. 434011 Highway 20, Newport. Saturday, October 1st, 9:00- 3:00. In covered garage.(35p) 50 PLUS FENCE POSTS 4 inch by 4 inch by 10 feet, pressure treated. $400. Call (509) 710-9379.(35)

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Energy assistance accepting pre-applications Oct. 3 NEWPORT - Rural Resources Community Action will begin accepting pre-applications for the federally funded Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Oct. 3. This program provides a single grant opportunity to qualifying low-income households in Stevens, Pend Oreille, Ferry and Lincoln Counties for the purpose of subsidizing winter heat costs. Pre-applications will be mailed to households that qualified in the past two seasons and will also be available at food banks, senior centers, Rural Resources offices, and on the internet at www.ruralresources.org under Get Help/Energy Assistance. Appointments will be scheduled on a first-come, firstserved basis, and will prioritize disabled, seniors, and households with children under five years old during the first 30 days. Additional programs may be available for those not qualifying for the LIHEAP grant, so all interested households are encouraged to apply. Note that service is not guaranteed, as funding is limited and program criteria must be met.

WDFW seeks comments on woodland caribou, pond turtles and sandhill cranes OLYMPIA – State wildlife managers are seeking public input on their recommendations to keep woodland caribou, western pond turtles and sandhill cranes on Washington’s list of endangered species. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) periodically reviews the status of protected species in the state to determine whether each species warrants its current listing or deserves to be reclassified or delisted. The public can comment through Dec. 23 on the listing recommendations and periodic status reports for woodland caribou, western pond turtles and sandhill cranes. The draft reviews for all three species are available online at www.wdfw.wa.gov/conservation/endangered/ status_review/. Written comments on the reviews and recommendations can be submitted via email to TandEpubliccom@ dfw.wa.gov or by mail to Hannah Anderson, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, 600 Capitol Way N., Olympia, WA 98501-1091. WDFW staff members are tentatively scheduled to discuss the reviews and recommendations with the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission at its January 2017 meeting. The commission is a citizen panel appointed by the governor to set policy for WDFW. For meeting dates and times, check the commission webpage at www.wdfw.wa.gov/commission/. The Selkirk Mountains in northeastern Washington are home to a unique type of woodland caribou. Southern mountain caribou are distinguishable from other populations of woodland caribou by their habitation of mountainous areas with deep snow accumulations and their primary winter diet of arboreal lichens. The group of caribou living in the southern Selkirks has been listed as an endangered species in the state since 1982. South Selkirk caribou were once considered abundant, possibly numbering in the hundreds in the late 1800s. But the population decreased to an estimated 25 to 100 animals between 1925 and the mid-1980s. Most recently, this isolated subpopulation declined rapidly from 46 to 12 caribou between 2009 and 2016. Threats to these caribou include high levels of predation, collisions with vehicles on highways, human disturbance in the form of backcountry winter recreation, and climate change. The western pond turtle is one of only two freshwater turtle species native to Washington. It inhabits lakes, wetlands, ponds and adjoining upland habitats. The species was once common around the Puget Sound lowlands and probably the Columbia River Gorge but, by 1994, the statewide population had declined to about 150 turtles. The recovery of this species is challenging because pond turtles grow at a slow rate and have a delayed sexual maturity. Threats in Washington to western pond turtles include habitat loss, predation and competition with other species, especially the non-native American bullfrog. Shell disease also has emerged as a major concern. In recent years, the species’ population has increased to an estimated total of 800 to 1,000 turtles statewide due to various recovery actions, including reintroductions of turtles. Despite this progress, the statewide population remains below the state’s recovery goal and is still reliant on programs, such as rearing young turtles in captivity, to supplement the population. The sandhill crane was listed as an endangered species by the state of Washington in 1981. Sandhill crane numbers were reduced throughout the western states by commercial hunting and habitat loss. No pairs nested in Washington for 30 years, beginning in the late 1940s. Three subspecies of sandhill crane occur in Washington, including lesser, greater, and Canadian cranes. Lesser sandhill cranes make up most of the flocks that stop in eastern Washington during migration. Greater sandhill crane is the only type of sandhill crane that breeds in Washington. The number of nesting pairs has steadily increased since the late 1970s, and the summer population in Washington totaled 89 birds, including 33 pairs in 2015. Public and private lands in the Columbia Basin and on the lower Columbia River provide important habitat for cranes during migration, and up to 1,400 Canadian sandhill cranes have wintered on lower Columbia bottomlands in recent years. Sandhill cranes in Washington continue to face threats such as loss of habitat and human disturbance at nesting sites. While cranes have benefitted from management actions, the species’ breeding population in Washington is still quite small and essential habitats remain under threat. Forty-five species of fish and wildlife are listed for protection by the state as endangered, threatened or sensitive species.

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b r i e f ly Newport loses two league volleyball games NEWPORT – The Newport volleyball team lost to both Lakeside and Freeman, fellow Northeast A League teams, this past week. Newport was 3-1 in league playing heading into the week, beating many teams 3-0. They are 4-3 overall, and sit in fourth place behind Lakeside, Freeman, and Deer Park. Newport hosted Lakeside Tuesday, Sept. 20, losing in three matches, 25-8, 25-9, 25-5. Trystan Potter had 12 digs for Newport. Kylyah Mercurius had two kills, Megan Vaughn and Emily Hunt each had two assists, and Jalin Earl had an ace. Newport struggled again against Freeman Thursday, Sept. 22, losing in three: 25-11, 25-13, 25-16. Hunt had nine assists for Newport. Earl had two kills and four digs, and Vaughn had two aces. Audrey Price finished with five blocks. The Griz hosted Deer Park Tuesday, after The Miner went to press. They host Chewelah Thursday, Sept. 29, at 6:30 p.m., an then travel to Medical Lake Tuesday, Oct. 4, to play at 6:30 p.m.

Lady Spartans split the week in volleyball PRIEST RIVER – The Priest River volleyball team lost to Timberlake last week, but beat Kellogg two days later, both Intermountain League games. The Spartans are in third place, behind Timberlake and Bonners Ferry, with a 2-1 league record and 3-6 overall. Timberlake beat Priest River at home Tuesday, Sept. 20, in four matches: 25-10, 25-18, 21-25, 25-11. Catherine Gamma had 22 digs for Priest River, and Olivia Witter had 15 assists. Emilee Clark finished with eight kills and six blocks, and Heidi Janhsen had two aces. Priest River beat Kellogg Thursday, in five games: 25-15, 25-3, 1225, 25-24. Witter had 20 assists for Priest River. Gamma had four aces and 26 digs, and Clark had 10 kills, Natalie Randolph finished with nine blocks for the Spartans. The Spartans hosted Bonners Ferry Tuesday, after The Miner went to press. They host Coeur d’Alene Charter Thursday, Sept. 29, at 7 p.m.

Priest River football at Orofino this Friday OROFINO – The Priest River Spartan football team will be back in action after a week off with a game at Orofino Friday, Sept. 30, at 4 p.m. The Spartans will start Intermountain League play in two weeks, with a homecoming game against Kellogg Friday, Oct. 7, at 7 p.m.

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Nichols riding broncs at ProWest Finals

Lady Spartans taxidermy Bonners Ferry in soccer

Two local bronc riders qualified for the ProWest Rodeo Association Finals, which takes place this Friday and Saturday in Coeur d’Alene, with the top 12 money winners in each event qualifying to compete. Priest River’s Caleb Nichols and Newport’s Austin Krogh both qualified in the saddle bronc riding, Nichols in third place with $4,105 in winnings and Krogh in fifth place with $2,520 won. Krogh also qualified in the steer wrestling, with $1,256 in winnings. rodeo But Krogh decided to attend a scene saddle bronc riding school in Colorado that weekend, so is missing don the finals. Nichols will be there, Gronning though. Another local cowboy, Thor Hoefer, is on track to qualify for the Professional Bull Riders Association Canadian Finals, if there is a Canadian Finals. The Priest River bull rider is currently No. 17, with $7,182 in winnings. He’s planning on going to Saskatoon, Sask., Oct. 14-15 for the Monster Energy World Final Qualifier event. If he rides well there, he has a shot at qualifying for the World Finals Event, set for Nov. 2-3 in Las Vegas. One bull rider who has competed at the Newport Rodeo, will qualify for the PBR finals and is in the running for Rookie of the Year, Derek Kolbaba. For Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association fans, it’s been sort of an unusual season in the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association, without the likes of Trevor Brazile, a 23-time world champion, and Bobby Mote, a four time world champion bareback rider, as well as a host of other top flight competitors who are competing in the Elite Rodeo Association. That meant that through most of the season, the familiar names that usually appear atop PRCA world standings aren’t there, replaced by others, some lesser known, some well known. The elite PRCA cowboys elected to go with the Elite Rodeo Association, calculating they could win as much money with far less travel. The PRCA responded by banning them from PRCA competition, since they were owners of a competing association. The case went to court and the PRCA won. It’s hard to tell without speaking to someone involved in competing in the ERA, but it appears they may have bet on the wrong association. The ERA has cut back their finals to three performances, dropping two performances. The ERA finals will be held Nov. 11, 12 and 13 in Dallas. The ominous announcement also made note that “Some ERA athletes will relinquish their stock in the ERA so that they can compete anywhere they want.” It appears they may want to go back to riding at historic and profitable rodeos like the Pendleton Roundup, the Omak Stampede and the Cheyenne Frontier Days.

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Dylan Warner, No. 1, gets a block clearing a hole for Jesse Reyes. Newport beat Medical Lake 50-0 Friday.

Grizzlies get big homecoming win By Don Gronning Of The Miner

NEWPORT – The Newport Grizzlies football team came away with a big homecoming win, shutting out the Medical Lake Cardinals On Deck: 50-0 Friday night, Sept. At Colville: 22 in Newport. Friday, Sept. 30, “I thought the game 7 p.m. went as well as we could have planned,” Newport coach Zac Farnam said. “We were able to get a few early TDs and score on defense.” The Grizzlies were up 21-0 at the end of the first quarter and up 43-0 at the half. “Our focus was to keep playing unlike our effort against Okanogan a few weeks earlier,” Farnam said. The Grizzlies had a lead against Okanogan but couldn’t hold it. “We have to learn how to play with a lead, so this game

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BONNERS FERRY – The bite of the Badgers was no match for the Lady Spartans of Priest River Lamanna High School when the girls won the soccer game 5-0 Saturday, Sept. 24. The score was 4-0 at halftime with the first goal scored by Priest River’s Avery Summers via an assist by Rachel Akre in the second minute. Summers followed up with a second goal in the fourth minute, assisted by Hannah Brengle. Both teams played aggressively, according

was a great opportunity for us to keep coaching and playing until the subs were entered.” Every player who suited up for the varsity game got into the game. “These kids all work hard at practice all week giving us a look,” Farnam said. “They deserved an opportunity to get on that field as well.” Quarterback Koa Pancho scored the first touchdown for Newport, a fiveyard run. Kai Thomas kicked the first of six extra points for the Grizzlies. Johnny Quandt picked off a Medical Lake pass and returned it for Newport’s second TD. Pancho ended the quarter with a 50yard touchdown run. Newport picked up where they left off in the second quarter, with Jesse Reyes getting a three-yard touchdown. Danny Bradbury caught a 24-yard See Griz, 3B

‘Every player is fine-tuning her technical skills and positioning abilities, with all contributing to the success of the team.’ Craig Brengle

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Shannon Fraser, until the 12th minute when Brengle found the back

of the net off an assist by Summers. The fourth opportunity came in the 24th minute with a Summers score via an assist by Keona Brown for the last goal of the first half. In the second half of the match, another Akre assist in the 50th minute resulted in a goal by Summers, giving Summers a hat trick plus one for the game. “Priest River played very well, maintaining composure throughout the game,” says Fraser. “Passing sequences and See spartans, 3B

Spartans place in top ten at 49 Degrees North Invite By Sophia Aldous Of The Miner

CHEWELAH - Sickness and injuries kept a few Priest River Lamanna High School Cross On Deck: Country members At Priest River Ivan Benson Invite: Thursday, down, but the Sept. 29, 4:20 p.m. team was not out as they put their best foot forward for the 49 Degrees North Invite Saturday, Sept. 24. According to coach Lance Clark there were only three boys and three girls racing over the weekend due to

illness and minor injuries. “We all ran junior varsity due to the lack of teams,” says Clark. “We all had a fun time with the sunshine on top of the mountain.” Jordan Phillips and Slava Negreiev had very good races, landing in the top three of the boys’ JV on a hilly course. Negreiev placed second at 20:43 and Phillips came in third at 21:10. Two Priest River girls, Anara Edurne and Izzie Schmidt placed in the top 10 for girls at 24:08 and 27:06, respectively. It may have been a wet run at the See invite, 3B

Wednesday, Sept. 28 Newport Cross Country at Northeast 1A League Meet: 4 p.m. - Deer Park High School

Thursday, Sept. 29

Newport Football vs. Colville: 7 p.m. - Colville Priest River Football vs. Orofino: 7 p.m. Orofino

Saturday, Oct. 1

Priest River Boys Soccer vs. St. George’s: 4 p.m. - St. George’s

Open Gym, Adult Basketball: 7 a.m. - Newport High School

Newport Girls Soccer vs. Kellogg: 4 p.m. Newport

Newport Cross Country at Can Am Invitational: 11:15 a.m. - Kettle Falls High School

Priest River Girls Soccer vs. Coeur d’Alene: 4 p.m. - Coeur d’Alene Charter Priest River Cross Country at Ivan Benson Invite: 4:15 p.m. - Priest River Newport Volleyball vs. Chewelah: 6:30 p.m. Newport Priest River Volleyball vs. Coeur d’Alene Charter: 7 p.m. - Priest River

Priest River Girls Soccer vs. Newport: 1 p.m. - Newport Priest River Boys Soccer vs. Dayton: 2 p.m. Priest River

Tuesday, Oct. 4 Newport Girls Soccer vs. Medical Lake: 4 p.m. Medical Lake

Friday, Sept. 30

Priest River Girls Soccer vs. Bonners Ferry: 5 p.m. - Priest River

Cusick Football vs. Inchelium: 3 p.m. - Inchelium

Newport Volleyball vs. Medical Lake: 6:30 p.m. Medical Lake

Selkirk Football vs. Columbia: 3 p.m. - Columbia

Priest River Boys Soccer vs. Bonners Ferry: 7 p.m. - Priest River

Priest River Boys Soccer vs. Orofino: 4 p.m. - Orofino Priest River Boys Soccer vs. Grangeville: 6 p.m. - Grangeville

Wednesday, Oct. 5 Newport Cross Country at Northeast A League Meet: 4 p.m. - Medical Lake High School

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Selkirk sweeps Northport By Michelle Nedved Of The Miner

IONE – The Selkirk volleyball team beat Northport in three games Thursday, Sept. 22, at home. They beat Cusick earlier in the week. See separate story. Selkirk won 25-20, 2624, 25-19, in the close match. “We played rough. I think being the first home game, we were a little nervous,” coach Pam Zimmerman said. “Even though we didn’t played our best, we still played well enough to win.” Whitney Dawson earned eight kills and six aces for the Rangers. Lexi Ellsworth had eight assists and Emma Avey finished with three digs. The Rangers traveled to Valley Christian Tuesday, after The Miner went to press. They have a week off after that and return to the court Saturday, Oct. 8, to play Wellpinit at home at noon.

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BONNERS FERRY – Despite being down four players because of injuries and flu issues, Priest River Lamanna High School boys’ soccer fought hard against Bonners Ferry at an away game, Saturday, Sept. 24. The final result was a loss for Priest River,

‘We are looking forward to having everyone on the roster being back to good health and playing as a full team again.’ Rob Lawler PRLHS Coach

3-1, but Coach Rob Lawler praised his Spartans for their efforts. “The younger players really stepped up to keep Bonners Ferry at bay for most of the match,” says Lawler. “In particular, the seasoned defensive players kept us in the match late into the second half.” It was a strong contest in the first half that ended at a goal a piece for Priest River and Bonners Ferry. Ethan Wilson of Bonners Ferry connected early with the net only five minutes into the match. At the 23rd minute, Priest River’s Gabe MacAlevy seized an opportunity on a free kick to connect with the back of the net with a deflection from a Bonners Ferry defender. In the second half of the match, Priest River had a brief lapse in defense from the midfield players as Bonners Ferry scored two goals in just more than a minute. At the 61st minute, opponent Mason McGinnis found the ball at the top of the 18 after a scramble in

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NEWPORT – Newport’s girls soccer had two leagues games last week against long-time rivals Lakeside and Freeman. The Grizzlies hosted the Eagles Tuesday, Sept. 20, losing to Lakeside 3-0. Coach Jeremy Lewis had a positive take on the match. “The Lakeside game was really quite good and the On Deck: Vs. Kellogg: Thursday, Sept. 29, 4 p.m. Priest River: Saturday, Oct. 1, 1 p.m.

best we played this year,” says Lewis. “Our energy was a lot better. We are finally connecting some passes and defensively we were much better.” He adds that he is particularly pleased with the midfield efforts of Tessa Pillers and defense from MaKayla Pym. Aryonna Willoughby also provided a solid left defense. “They played very well,” says Lewis. “Offensively, we had some opportunities and unfortunately didn’t capitalize.” Ultimately, the Lady Grizzlies were down 2-0 on a penalty kick and then gave up a third goal. The Eagles were able to control the game throughout ‘The Lakeside the entire 90 minutes and game was shut out Newport. “Overall I am very really quite happy with that effort and that’s what we need good and to see the rest of the seathe best we son,” says Lewis. Newport went on to face the Freeman Scotties played this Thursday, Sept. 22 at an year.’ way game where they lost again, 8-1. Jeremy Lewis “We stuck with them Newport Coach for the first half more or less and had a nice goal from Cydni Lewis with an assist by Emily Jurgens, but in the second half we could not stop anything, and everything they shot went in,” says Lewis. Newport had five shots on goal and Freeman had 19. Newport also had five saves and Freeman had four. “(Freeman) are a good team and they move the ball well,” says Lewis. “Once you get down like that it’s sometimes difficult to compete. We will keep trying to get better.” Newport hosted Deer Park Tuesday after deadline. The results for that game will be in next week’s newspaper. The girls will play Kellogg at home Thursday, Sept. 29 at 4 p.m. and Priest River at home on Saturday, Oct. 1 at 1 p.m.

Spartans take on Badgers despite minor injuries, flu By Sophia Aldous

Whitney Dawson, Selkirk’s middle hitter, comes up with a kill against Northport Thursday, Sept. 22, at home. Dawson had eight kills and served six aces in Selkirk’s home opener against Northport. Selkirk won in three sets.

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Cusick makes ACH earn win By Don Gronning Of The Miner

CUSICK – The Cusick Panther football team was beaten 30-12 by the defending state champion, Almira/CouleeHartline at home Friday, Sept. 23. “We had ‘em,” coach Troy Hendershott said. Cusick was trailing 18-12 about midway through the fourth quarter when Colton Hansen intercepted an ACH pass, his third pass interception in three games. “We thought he was going to break it,” Hendershott said, returning it for a touchdown. But Hansen was stopped on ACH’s 25yard line. A bad snap on the first play caused a Cusick fumble that ACH recovered. Hendershott wasn’t disappointed with his team’s effort against a championship team that

had all but one player return. “It was like a heavyweight fight,” he said. “Both teams’ defense played well.” Cusick stopped ACH a couple times in the first quarter before ACH got into the end zone on a 25-yard touchdown run by their star Charles Hunt. Cusick answered on their next possession with a drive that was finished with a two-yard touchdown carry by Canon Keogh. “They had a hard time stopping our running game,” Hendershott said. The teams were tied at the end of the first quarter, with neither team completing their extra points all night. ACH scored on a 40yard run in the second quarter and the teams went into the half with Cusick trailing 12-6. Hendershott said the team made a couple

Lady Panthers beat Columbia CUSICK – The Cusick volleyball team beat Columbia in a Northeast 1B North League game Saturday, Sept. 24. While they Panthers won in four sets, 25-19, 20-25, 28-26, 25-18, coach Eric Finley said his girls’ moral is a bit low because of an injured player. Alana Keogh sprained her ankle, but is back to practice and will be able to compete in the next couple weeks. Taylor Allen had a block, six digs and six aces for Cusick. Maki Ranck finished with 10 assists, and Selica Avla had six kills. “We’re just now getting into the groove of

what’s working,” Finley said. “My prediction would be that we’re not going to be a top-two team. We’ll probably take that third spot. We won’t have to travel very far during cross over. “We can win every game from here on out and still come out on top,” he said. The Panthers hosted Wellpinit Tuesday, after The Miner went to press. They take a couple weeks off from competition, and return to the court Saturday, Oct. 15, to play OdessaHarrington at 1:30 p.m., and Alrmia/CouleeHartline the same day at 5:30 p.m. Both games are at home.

adjustments during the half and played a scoreless third quarter. ACH’s Hunt broke off on another long run in the fourth quarter, a 50 yarder. “We had guys in position, they just missed tackles,” Hendershott said. Against a player like Hunt, some long runs were to be expected, he said. Cusick got the ball back and scored on a five-yard Tanner Shanholtzer to Dylan Hender-

‘It was like a heavyweight fight.’ -Troy Hendershott Cusick Coach

shott pass. Cusick had talked about a middle screen play that ACH was likely to try and Hansen read it and got his interception. Even after Cusick’s fumble, their defense played well, keeping ACH in check at midfield until ACH threw a long pass.

The Cusick defender fell down and ACH turned the completed pass into another touchdown. Cusick still didn’t give On Deck: At Inchelium: Friday, Sept. 30, 3 p.m.

up, down 24-12 with about two minutes left to play. But they were forced to get out of the running game to try to score some points. Cusick found itself fourth and long from deep in their own territory. They turned the ball over on downs and ACH scored another touchdown, finishing the game 30-12. Hendershott said Dylan Hendershott had a good game. He was defending a tall player and didn’t allow a catch all night. Jed Cupp had a good game, with nine tackles and a fumble recovery. Hansen, in addition to his interception, had four tackles. Cusick will open Northeast B1 North division play at Inchelium Friday, Sept. 30, at 3 p.m.

Selkirk sweeps Cusick CUSICK – The Selkirk volleyball team beat Cusick in three games Tuesday, Sept. 20, winning 25-10, 25-15, 25-8, on the road. “We played very well against Cusick,” Selkirk coach Pam Zimmerman said. “The girls just get better and better every game. Things are really coming together for us.” Selkirk’s Whitney Dawson recorded 10 aces and six digs for Selkirk. Jenna Couch had four

kills, Lexi Ellsworth finished with 11 assists and Allison Petrich had a block. Things were a bit rough for Cusick. “The girls didn’t play the way we normally do. We just kind of fell apart and couldn’t come back,” coach Eric Finley said. Cusick was led by Selica Avla, who had six kills, two aces and a block. Maki Ranck had 11 assists and Taylor Allen had 13 digs.

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Bowli ng Thursday, Sept. 22 Thursday Niters Team Won Lost Plain Nasty’s 9 3 Gutter Gang 6 4 Hi-Rollers 8 4 Wilkinsin Rentals 5 7 Enforcers 3 9 High scratch game team: Plain Nasty’s 696. High scratch series team: Plain Nasty’s 2004. High Handicap Team: Hi-Rollers 893. High Handicapped Series Team: Plain Nasty’s: 2,562. High Scratch Game: men Randy Edgar 237, women Sharon Smith 170. High Scratch Series: men Randy Edgar 622, women Sharon Smith 470. High Handicap Game: women Danette LaGrand 240, men Randy Edgar 254. High Handicap Series: men Randy Edgar 673, women Danette LaGrand 684.

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Friday Night Leftovers Team Timber Room Cook ‘in Turkeys O.K. Lanes Pooch Parlor Party of Four Gutter Gang EZ-Rider Team Eight

Won Lost 8 4 8 4 7.5 4.5 6 6 5.5 6.5 4 8 3 5 2 2

High Scratch Game Team: Timber Room, 773; High Handicap Game Team: Team Eight, 893; High Scratch Series Team: Timber Room, 2223; High Handicap Series Team: Party of Four, 2479; High Scratch Games: men Jim Hudson, 247, women Pat Shields, 517; High Handicap Games: men Thomas White, 278, women Jamee Cook, 236; High Scratch Series: men Jim Hudson, 639, women Pat Shields 517; High Handicap Series: men Shelby Thomas, 635, women Jamee Cook 659. Converted Splits: Pat Shields 4-7, Gene Brown 5-6

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the box off a corner kick and ripped it solidly into the net past Spartan goal keeper Adam Irvine. Just over a minute later in the 63rd minute of the game, a missed clear by Priest River’s Drayven Ayers deflected into the goal for Bonners Ferry’s third goal of the match. Priest River took five shots on goal and Bonners Ferry took 29. Irvine had 21 saves and Bonners Ferry goalie

Isaac Wilson had three. “Keeper Adam Irvine also had several key On Deck: At St. George’s: Thursday, Sept. 29, 4 p.m. At Orofino: Friday, Sept. 30, 4 p.m. At Grangeville: Friday, Sept. 30, 6 p.m. Vs. Dayton: Saturday, Oct. 1, 2 p.m.

saves that also kept us in this match late into the second half,” says Lawler.

“We are looking forward to having everyone on the roster being back to good health and playing as a full team again.” The Spartans have a full schedule this week, traveling to St. George’s Thursday, Sept. 29 for a game at 4 p.m., followed by a games at Orofino Friday, Sept. 30 at 4 p.m., and at Grangeville at 6 p.m. Priest River will end the week with a home game against Dayton at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1.

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Coeur d’Alene Invitational Saturday, Sept. 17, but the Spartans persevered regardless. “The weekend was a rainy one, but our kids all did really well,” says Clark. “They all got personal bests for the season and overall personal bests for the majority.” Sophomore Cameron Parkes really lead the boys’ group getting a time of 17:32 to help get on the boys’ cross country alltime top 10 list at PRLHS. Caleb Gleason was a short distance behind with a time of 17:57. Jordan Phillips stepped up and ran 19:11 on a hilly course. Junior Enara Edurne led the girls with a time of 23:00 flat. She also got on the girls’ top 10 all-time list. “Our coaching staff is really proud of our Spartan harriers,” says Clark. “We

look forward to seeing what our athletes can do in the upcoming events.” The Spartans will host the Ivan Benson

‘Our coaching staff is really proud of our Spartan harriers. We look forward to seeing what our athletes can do in the upcoming events.’

spacing allowed the team to capitalize on scoring possibilities with multiple players having opportunities for shots at goal.” The defensive line, with Priest River’s Jesi Huntley in the stopper position, was consistent in their ability to defuse Bonners Ferry’s breakaways, creating the fourth shutout of the season for the Spartans. “The Spartan ladies

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HARRINGTON – The Selkirk Rangers were pounded 72-6 by OdessaHarrington in an away game Friday, Sept. 23. “(O-H) was a big, strong, physical group of seniors,” Selkirk coach Jeremy Link said. “We were pretty well overmatched.” Odessa-Harrington set the tone early, racking up 42 points in the first quarter. They tacked on 14 more in the second quarter and another two touchdowns in the third quarter. “They held us to

Invitational Thursday, Sept. 29. Girls’ varsity starts at 4:20 p.m. and boys’ varsity starts at 4:50 p.m.

Scoring Kills- Couch (Sel) 4. Auld (Cus) 6. Assists- Ellsworth (Sel) 11. Ranck (Cus) 11. Aces- Dawson (Sel) 10. Auld (Cus) 2. Digs- Dawson (Sel) 6. Allen (Cus) 13. Blocks- Tetrich (Sel) 1. Auld (Cus) 1.

At Coeur d’Alene Charter: Thursday, Sept. 29, 4 p.m. At Newport: Saturday, Oct. 1, 1 p.m.

cal skills and positioning abilities, with all contributing to the success of the team.” Bonners Ferry, with

consistent positioning and spacing, drove hard throughout the entire game and created multiple scoring opportunities, but could not capitalize. Priest River’s goalkeeper Lilly Hernandez had five saves. Bonners Ferry keeper Katelyn Bennet’s saves were unrecorded. Priest River will play Coeur d’Alene Charter at an away game Thursday, Sept. 29, at 4 p.m., followed by a match at Newport Saturday, Oct. 1, at 1 p.m.

GRIZ: 368 yards on offense for Griz off the field is almost more important in today’s game.” Newport ended up with 368 yards of offense, compared to 109 for Medical Lake. Newport gained 274 yards rushing, while holding the Cardinals to 72. Pancho completed five of seven for 94 yards and two touchdowns. He also led Newport with 123 rushing yards. Smith carried three times for 54 yards, Reyes carried five times for 41 yards and Johnny Miller carried eight times for 38 yards. Bradbury was active on both sides of the ball. He led Newport with 5.5 tackles, including four solo tackles. Andrew Russel got five tackles, as did Jace Hoadley and Pancho. Around the Northeast A League, Freeman beat Chewelah 42-0, Deer Park beat Lakeside 20-13 and Colville beat Riverside 42-0. Newport is tied for first in the league with Colville and Deer Park, all with 2-0 league records. Newport is 3-1 overall. The Grizzlies will travel to Colville for a game Friday, Sept. 30, at 7 p.m.

under 100 yards total offense,” Link said. “We didn’t get a first down until the fourth quarter.” Selkirk got its only touchdown in the On Deck: At Columbia: Friday, Sept. 30, 3 p.m.

fourth quarter when Brayden Taylor scored on a 10-yard run. The extra point attempt wasn’t successful. Selkirk is still without the play of quarterback Jacob Couch, who is out with a sprained ankle. “He’s starting to walk on it now,” Link said.

Freshman quarterback Jay Link is getting some experience, although maybe he could live without this kind of experience. He had two passes picked off and returned for touchdowns. One of the positive things about the game was Selkirk had no fumbles. Selkirk has a 2-3 overall record. They haven’t played a division game yet, but that will change next week when they open Northeast 1B North division play against Columbia at Hunters. That game will start at 3 p.m., as Columbia has no lights.

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Tuesday, Sept. 20 Selkirk (3-0, 3-0) 25 25 25 -3 Cusick (1-4, 1-3) 10 15 8 -0

On deck:

touchdown pass from Pancho, the first of two touchdown pass receptions on the night. Reyes scored on a nine-yard run, with Tug Smith making the twopoint conversion run. The Grizzlies came out after halftime, striking again on an 18-yard Pancho to Bradbury touchdown pass, Newport’s last score of the night. Farnam said both the offensive and defensive lines played well and showed considerable improvement from players coaches have challenged to step up their play in recent weeks. “I like where our team is at right now mentally and physically but there is always room for improvement,” Farnam said. “Koa Pancho had a big game offensively and Danny Bradbury played older than his sophomore age. He is becoming physical and learning to play with his eyes first. The work these two have put in the last few years in the weight room is the reason behind their growth physically. Working hard

By Don Gronning Of The Miner

PRLHS Cross Country Coach

continue to progress,” says assistant coach Craig Brengle. “Every player is fine-tuning her techni-

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O-H crushes Selkirk 72-6

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SPARTANS: Fourth shutout of season From Page 1B

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Selkirk found itself matched with a bigger, more experienced team Friday and was beaten 76-6. Selkirk’s No. 72, Jared Taft is a 200 pound senior, but he had his hands full blocking Odessa-Harrington’s bigger players. Here he tries to clear the way for Brayden Taylor.

Lakeside (WA) (5-0, 5-0) 25 25 25 -3 Newport (4-2, 3-2) 8 9 5 -0 Scoring Kills-Morrison (Lak) 13, Mercurius (NP) 2. Assists-Mikkelson (Lak) 34, Vaughn, Hunt (NP) 2. Aces-Clark (Lak) 4, Earl (NP) 1. Digs-Dvorak (Lak) 8, Potter (NP) 12. Blocks-Mohowald, Morrison, Hanna (Lak) 1, Pelleburg (NP) 2.

Timberlake (4-0, 3-0) 25 25 21 25 -3 Priest River (2-6, 1-1) 10 18 25 11 -1 Scoring: Kills- Dean (Tim) 10. Clark (PR) 8. Assists- Rocheleau (Tim) 28. Whitter (PR) 15. Aces- Rocheleau (Tim) 4. Jansen (PR) 2. Digs- Matraca Rocheleau (Tim) 17. Catherine Jamma (PR) 22. Blocks- Cheezers (Tim) 3. Emilee Clark (PR) 6.

Thursday, Sept. 22 Freeman 3, Newport 0

Newport (4-3, 3-3) Freeman (5-1, 5-1)

11 13 16 -0 25 25 25 -3

Scoring: Kills- Earl (New) 2, Miller (New) 2. Damon (Fre) 10. Assists- Hunt (New) 9. Hansen (Fre) 13. Aces- Vaughn (New) 2. Damon, Hansen, Knight (Fre) 3. Digs- Earl (New) 4. Jansen (Fre) 10. Blocks- Price (New) 5. Knight (Fre) 2.

Priest River 4, Kellogg 1 Priest River (3-6, 2-1) 25 25 12 26 -4 Kellogg (0-4, 0-2) 15 3 25 24 -1 Scoring: Kills- Brandt, Cates (Kel) 8, Clark (PR) 10. Assists- Witter (PR) 20. Aces- Bush (Kel) 4, Gamma (PR) 4. Digs- Bush (Kel) 20, Gamma (PR) 26. Blocks- Brandt (Kel) 4, Randolph (PR) 9.

Selkirk 3, Northport 0 Northport (2-4, 2-3) 20 24 19 -0 Selkirk (4-0, 4-0) 25 26 25 -3 Scoring: Kills-Young (Nor) 5. Dawson (Sel) 8. Assists-Bair (Nor) 5. Ellsworth (Sel) 8. Aces-Young (Nor) 3. Dawson (Sel) 6. Digs-Baribault (Nor) 5. Avey (Sel) 3. Blocks- Young (Nor) 2.

FOOTBALL Friday, Sept. 23 Newport 50, Medical Lake 0 Medical Lake (0-4, 0-2) 0 0 0 0 -0 Newport (3-1, 2-0)

21 22 7 0 -50

Scoring New- Pancho 5 run (Thomas kick) New- Quandt interception (Thomas kick) New-Pancho 64 run (Thomas kick) New- Reyes 3 run (Thomas kick) New- Bradbury 24 pass from Pancho (Thomas kick) New- Reyes 9 run (Smith run) New- Bradbury 18 pass from Pancho

Almira/Coulee-Hartline 30, Cusick 12 Almira/Coulee-Hartline (4-0, 0-0) 6 6 6 12 -30 Cusick (2-1, 0-0) 6 0 0 6 -12 No other information

Odessa-Harrington 76, Selkirk 6 Selkirk (2-2, 0-0) 0 0 0 6 -6 Odessa-Harrington (3-0, 0-0) 46 14 16 0 -76 Scoring O-H- Johnston 14 pass from C. Hunt (C. Hunt run) O-H- C. Hunt 19 run (G. Elder run) O-H- S. Elder 45 run (Messer pass from C. Hunt) O-H- S. Elder 32 pass from C. Hunt (pass failed) O-H- S. Elder 1 run (G. Elder run) O-H- Clark 56 interception return (C. Hunt run) O-H- G. Elder 15 run (S. Elder run) O-H- Clark 63 interception return (pass failed) O-H- Behrens 13 run (Clark run) O-H- Clark 5 run (Clark run) Sel- B. Taylor 10 run (run failed)

Sharp-tailed grouse season opens Oct. 1 BOISE – The sharptailed grouse season opens Saturday, Oct. 1, in Idaho and runs through Oct. 31, with a daily bag limit of two birds and a possession limit of six. The season is open only in eastern Idaho in these areas: Bingham and Clark counties east of Interstate 15, Franklin, Fremont, Jefferson County east of Interstate 15, Madison, and Teton counties, Bonneville County east of Interstate 15, Bannock County east of Interstate 15 and south of Interstate 86, Bear Lake, Caribou, Cassia County east of Interstate 84 and that

portion west of Interstate 84 south of the MaltaSublette Road and east of the Malta-Strevell Road, Franklin, Oneida, and Power County south of Interstate 86. A popular area with upland bird hunters and one of the most important strongholds for sharp-tailed grouse in Idaho is the Tex Creek Wildlife Management Area east of Idaho Falls, which burned recently during the Henrys Creek Fire. Fish and Game is currently evaluating the impacts of the fire and developing plans for habitat restoration and management of wildlife

populations. “We are not entirely sure of the bird response, but a tremendous amount of habitat has been lost,” said Jeff Knetter, Fish and Game upland and migratory bird coordinator. “In the long run, this may provide some benefits, but in the short-term, this is a tough blow.” Sharp-tailed grouse hunters must have in their possession a valid Idaho hunting license with a $4.74 sage/sharptailed grouse permit validation. The permit allows better monitoring of the harvest of this game bird.

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b r i e f ly Newport blood drive Oct. 6 NEWPORT – The Inland Northwest Blood Center along with Newport High School and community volunteers, led by Saraya Pierce, will hold a bllod drive at Newport High School Thursday, Oct. 6, from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The need for blood is great. The Inland Northwest Blood Center needs an average of 200 blood donors a day to meet the needs of the more than 35 hospitals in the Inland Northwest.

‘You Can’t Beat the House’ opens Friday at Circle Moon SACHEEN LAKE – Northwoods Performing Arts will premiere their fall comedy “You Can’t Beat the House” Friday, Sept. 30, and Oct. 1, 7, 8, 14, and 15 at The Circle Moon Theatre. Dinner starts at 6:30 p.m. and show begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for dinner and the show are $25 or only $12 for the show. For more information, call 208-448-1294.

Open Mic Night this Friday NEWPORT – Open Mic Night will be held at the Pend Oreille Playhouse Friday, Oct. 7, from 7-9 p.m. People are invited to come entertain or watch. A donation of $2 is requested. The Pend Oreille Playhouse, the old Newport Eagles, is located at 236 South Union Ave., in Newport.

Vendor tables available for Fall Bazaar USK – There are still vendor tables available for the annual Fall Bazaar at the Usk Community Hall, set for Oct. 22. Table rent is $10 for the first table, then $5 for any additional tables. The time of the bazaar is 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. with lunch being served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be homemade pies, soups, cookies, bread, cinnamon rolls and other items for lunch or a snack. There will be door prizes given away throughout the event. People are invited to come for lunch and see what local crafters are making. There are plenty of opportunities for birthday and Christmas shopping. The community hall is located at 2442 Black Road in Usk. For more information, call Frances at 445-1223 or Barb at 445-1433.

Register now for women’s health seminar NEWPORT – A Women’s Health Seminar is set for Saturday, Oct. 22, in the Priest River Event Center. Pre-registration is required by Oct. 12. The event is for adults only, and features women’s health speakers, entertainment and a special closing presentation. Blood pressure checks, information tables and door prizes and giveways round out the event. Welcome is from 9:30-10 a.m., followed by the seminar program from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with lunch served at noon. To register, contact the Newport Hospital and Health Services Foundation at 509-447-7928, NHHSFoundation@ nhhsqualitycare.org, visit www.NewportHospitalAndHealth.org.

Courtesy photoS|Patti Monk

At the Sew In TOP: Mira Wyrwal is shown with Lori Wight and a quilt pattern on the last day of a three day Sew In at the Calispel Grange on LeClerc Road last Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Wyrwal got her quilt pattern at Create in Newport. RIGHT: Kathryn Hartley and Dory Schwab work on their sewing projects. The next sew in is Thursday, Oct. 20. It costs $5 for lunch, lessons and companionship are free. Call 509-447-2782 for information.

we e k ah ead Wednesday, Sept. 28 Rotary Club: 7:15 a.m. Oldtown Rotary Park Overeaters Anonymous: 8 a.m. - Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport, use back entrance Newport TOPS: 8:30 a.m. Hospitality House Fiber Arts Knitting and Spinning Group: 9 a.m. Create Arts Center, Newport Story Time: 10:30 a.m. Blanchard Library Priest River Lioness: 11:30 a.m. - Priest River Senior Center Al-Anon: Noon - American Lutheran Church Pinochle: 1 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center Alcoholics Anonymous: 5:45 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport Spirit Lake Historical Society: 6:30 p.m. - Call 208-623-5626 for sites

Thursday, Sept. 29 Alcoholic’s Anonymous Women’s meeting: 10 a.m. - Rotary Club, Old Diamond Mill Rd., Oldtown Story Time - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick: 10:30 a.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick Story Time: 10:30 a.m. Priest River Library Open Painting Workshop: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport Duplicate Bridge: 12:30 p.m. - Hospitality House in Newport Loosely Knit: 1-3 p.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick Priest River Food Bank Open: 3-5:45 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center Pinochle: 6 p.m. - Hospitality House in Newport Pend Oreille Kids Club: 6 p.m. - Pend Oreille Mennonite Church Notes: All children welcome, ages 5-13 Celebrate Recovery: 6 p.m. - 301 E. Third St. N., Oldtown Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - Blanchard Community Church Notes: Meets Monday and Thursday

Friday, Sept. 30 Books Out Back: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Priest River Library Story Time: 3 p.m. - Newport Library Dance Classes: 5:30-6:30 p.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport

Alcoholics Anonymous Open Meeting: 7 p.m. - St. Catherine’s Catholic Church Al-Anon: 7-8 p.m. - Priest River, 119 Main St., Suite 204, Room 16, Call Jan 208-9466131

Saturday, Oct. 1 Priest River American Legion Breakfast: 8-10:30 a.m. - VFW on Larch Street Books out Back: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Priest River Library Angel Paws: Noon – The Ranch Club, contact Debbie 509-445-1005 Happy Agers Card Party: 1 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center AA Meeting: 5 p.m. - Cornerstone Building, Selkirk Way, Oldtown Oath Keepers Constitutional Study Group: 6:30 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport

Sunday, Oct. 2 Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport

Monday, Oct. 3 Bonner County Homeschool Group: 2:30 p.m. - Priest River City Park Youth Advisory Council 4 p.m. - Blanchard Library Priest River Chamber Board: 4 p.m. - Chamber Office Newport Maws and Paws Booster Club: 6 p.m. - Newport High School Library Newport Lions Club: 6:30 p.m. - Kelly’s Restaurant, call Ota Harris at 509-447-4157 Blanchard Lions: 7 p.m. Blanchard Inn Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - Blanchard Community Church

Tuesday, Oct. 4 Priest River Food Bank Open: 9-11:45 a.m. - Priest River Senior Center Mothers of Preschoolers Gathering: 10 a.m. - Priest River Assembly of God Church Soroptimist International of Newport Business Meeting: 12-1 p.m. - Pineridge Community Church Weight Watchers: 5:30-6 p.m. Weigh in and 6 p.m. meeting - Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport Pinochle: 6 p.m. - Calispel

Valley Library, Cusick Kaniksu Lodge 97: 6 p.m. VFW Hall in Priest River Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - St. Anthony’s Church Pend Oreille County Search and Rescue: 7 p.m. - Newport Health Center Basement

Wednesday, Oct. 5 Rotary Club: 7:15 a.m. Oldtown Rotary Park Overeaters Anonymous: 8 a.m. - Pineridge Community

OLYMPIA – Legacy Washington, a project of the Secretary of State, has a new contest that asks students in grades 6-12 in Washington State to share who they are and who they hope to become. Contestants can submit entries in different formats, including writings, film projects or two-dimensional art. The contest ends Nov. 30. Go online to www.sos. wa.gov/legacy/who-arewe/competition.aspx to sign up and learn about contest rules and other details. Judges will announce winners in 2017 from each category (grades 6-8 and grades 9-12). Winners will be invited to a ceremony in the Secretary of State’s office where they will be presented with a special certificate and gift card. Winning pieces also will be posted on the Secretary of State’s website, featured in SOS publications and appear alongside the Who are we? exhibit. For more information about the contest, contact Legacy Washington’s Laura Mott at laura.mott@sos. wa.gov or 360-902-4171. View the profiles of the Who Are We? project online at www.sos.wa.gov/ legacy/who-are-we.

Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport, use back entrance

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

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

Alcoholics Anonymous: 5:45 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport

Fiber Arts Knitting and Spinning Group: 9 a.m. Create Arts Center, Newport Computer Basics for Adults: 10 a.m. to Noon Newport Library Story Time: 10:30 a.m. Blanchard Library Al-Anon: Noon - American Lutheran Church

Calispel Post 217: 6 p.m. American Legion in Cusick BASIC Meeting: 6 p.m. Blanchard Community Center Pend Oreille Rock and Gem Club: 6 p.m. - Oldtown Rotary Park Priest River Animal Rescue: 6 p.m. - 1710 9th St., Priest River

Where to Worship

CALVARY CHAPEL NEWPORT

“Where The Sheep Go To Be Fed” 101 S. Scott • 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

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

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

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

CHURCH OF FAITH

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

SPRING VALLEY MENNONITE CHURCH

4912 Spring Valley Road Sunday: 9:45 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. -- Sunday School (509) 447-5534

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

3rd and Spokane St., Newport, WA Worship Service 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Nursery Care Available 447-4121 newportucc@conceptcable.com www.newportucc.org

REAL LIFE NEWPORT

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

NEWPORT SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH

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

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

BAHÁ’Í FAITH OF NEWPORT

“Backbiting quencheth the light of the heart, and extinguisheth the life of the soul.” Please call 509-550-2035 for the next scheduled devotional. Wonderful resources can be found at www.bahai.us and www.bahai.org

NEWPORT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

AMERICAN LUTHERAN CHURCH E.L.C.A.

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

HOUSE OF THE LORD

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

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

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riest River Elementary participated in Connecting the Dots Thursday, Sept. 22, an intense five-hour program that through a series of activities, stories and interactions, provides students with a new perspective on what school life can look like, while promoting ways for students to communicate with each other outside of their normal routine.

All photos by Michelle Nedved

Johnny Price, left, and Teigan Marinello think about what Disney Princess they would most like to be, during Connecting the Dots.

Geoff McLaughlin leads Priest River Elementary School students through Connecting the Dots. Here he talks about realizing the people around you are truly amazing if you get to know them.

Students at Priest River Elementary were divided into groups, with a leader from Priest River Junior High, during Connecting the Dots. The groups were made up of kids that don’t usually hang out together.

Mike Alderson, left, Russell Tifft and Nathaniel Young discuss their favorite television show during Connecting the Dots, a peer building program at PRE.

Priest River Junior High students were group leaders during Thursday’s Connecting the Dots program at Priest River Elementary.

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obituari es John Lynn Hamilton Newport

It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the death of John Lynn Hamilton, of Newport. John lost his battle with cancer early Saturday morning Sept.17. He passed away peacefully, on the homestead where his family has lived since the 70s. He was 72. John was born in Pocatello, Idaho, May Hamilton 5, 1944, to Merlin and Margaret Hamilton They moved to Mojave, Calif., in 1956, where John made many lifelong friends. After John graduated from Mojave High School, he attended a year of college and then worked as a draftsman for NASA. John decided having a desk job wasn’t really for him and chose not to return after the Vietnam War, where he served from 1966-67. John was an exceptional draftsman and talented artist. He made a living doing masonry throughout Washington and Idaho. Later in life he discovered his passion for photography. Which he jumped into wholeheartedly and continued until he was forced to give it up due to the dementia. John loved sports, music, art, facts/trivia, and dancing. and had been known to be a bit of a ladies man. John lived a full and happy life making friends everywhere that he went. His infectious smile and loving spirit spread joy to all. He loved life and always had a great sense of humor. He is survived by his children: Crystal Benson and her husband Jim of Arizona, Paul Hamilton and his fiancé Jennifer of Newport, Teo Steele and his wife Kim of Lewiston, Idaho, Megan Fish of Spirit Lake, Johni Hamilton of Newport, Hether Hamilton of Newport, Ali Hamilton-Fitzpatrick and her husband Kief of Elk, step children Leslie Parks and her husband Larry of Colorado, John White of Florida, Annjila Boggs of Oldtown, Bryan Boggs and his wife Mandy of Oldtown, 38 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother, Ed L. Hamilton of Newport; two sisters Margaret A. Schmit and her husband Dennis of Newport and Kathy M. Squires of Newport, as well as his many nieces, nephews, cousins, and a magnitude of friends. John is preceded in death by his father Merlin, his mother Margaret, and his brother “Kit,” and two of his dear friends Leonard Bullock, and Timmy Wiese. John was a wonderful man that is loved, will be dearly missed, and always be cherished by all who knew him. Purple Haze! There will be a graveside military honor guard service held at the Newport Cemetery Saturday, Oct. 8 at 1 p.m., followed by a celebration of life at the Plant Man Garden Center right next to Audrey’s Restaurant. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations please be made to the Vietnam Veterans of America.

m o s t wa n t e d l i st Editor’s Note: The following are descriptions of people currently wanted by the Pend Oreille County Sheriff’s Office and other law enforcement agencies. Any information about these suspects should be directed to the sheriff’s office by calling 509-447-3151. This is a regular section of The Miner. All information is provided by the sheriff’s office.

Snowden

Jesse J. Snowden, 36, is wanted on two Pend Oreille County warrants for failure to appear and pay fines on original charges of possession of controlled substance. He is 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighs 135 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. His last known address was in the Ione area. Extradition is Washington and Idaho.

Hoover

Benjamin J. Hoover, 25, is wanted on one Pend Oreille County warrant for failure to appear on original charges of driving with license suspended. He is 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighs 164 pounds with blond hair and brown eyes. His last known address was in the Newport area. Extradition is statewide. Robert E. Nelson, 34, is wanted on three Pend Oreille County warrants for failNelson ure to appear on original charges of driving with no valid license and theft 3rd. He is 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighs 150 pounds with brown hair and blue eyes. His last known address was in the Newport area. Extradition is surrounding Washington counties.

Find it fast in The Newport Miner and Gem State Miner Classifieds.

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

Monday, Sept. 19 THEFT: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of bicycle and backpack stolen. FISH AND GAME: Elk Lane HARASSMENT: Tule Rd., report of a female being harassed by another female. HARASSMENT: Fertile Valley Rd., caller reporting neighbors harassing them over animal issues. ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 211, report of blue/green Chevy truck unable to maintain lane and speeding. JUVENILE PROBLEM: W. 5th St. SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Scotia Rd., report of white four door car that has been parked at this intersection for two days. ATTEMPT TO LOCATE: Northshore Diamond Lake, report of attempt to locate male subject with warrants.

Newport, report of vehicle in the ditch, a tan four-door car.

two white doors, one male sitting in vehicle.

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Deer Valley Rd., report of white truck at house for sale, seems too early to have anyone there.

ARREST: S. Garden Ave., Newport, Jodi Louise Enslow, 34, of Newport, and Charles Eric McCullar, 51, of Spokane, were arrested on local warrants.

Wednesday, Sept. 21 THREATENING: Driskill Rd., Newport, report of subject threatening a bus driver. VEHICLE PROWL: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of a vehicle prowl. TRAFFIC OFFENSE: Doe Meadow Rd., Newport, report of logging trucks speeding in the area and driving erratically. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Last Chance Rd., Newport, report of a newer white truck that dumped a dead horse. SUSPICIOUS PERSON: Terrace Ave., Newport, report of a male running around and yelling at people. SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Scotia Rd., Newport, report of a gray vehicle off of the roadway with no one around. TRAFFIC OFFENSE: Houghton St., report of a subject speeding in the area. JUVENILE PROBLEM: W. Pine St. TRESPASSING: Rocky Creek Rd., Ione, request to speak with a deputy about a trespassing. SUSPICIOUS PERSON: Winchester St., report of a male subject entering a barn and trying to sell items to complainant. ANIMAL NOISE: N. Craig Ave., Newport, report of dogs barking in the area.

ANIMAL PROBLEM: W. 6th Ave., Newport, report that male kicked complainant’s dog.

ANIMAL PROBLEM: Calispel Trail, Newport, report of a dog attacking complainant’s dog while out walking.

VEHICLE FIRE: Hwy. 31, report of vehicle on fire, flames showing.

WANTED PERSON: S. Garden Ave., Newport, report of juvenile male arrested on a local warrant.

BURGLARY: LeClerc Rd. N. DISTURBANCE: S. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of disruptive male at location. VEHICLE FIRE: N. 2nd Ave. VEHICLE PROWL: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of subject trying to break into car ended up being a lockout.

Tuesday, Sept. 20 SUSPICIOUS PERSON: W. 1st St., Newport, report of male wearing Carhart coat and blue jeans jiggled doorknob to shop then got spooked, headed north on Calispel on foot. ARREST: S. Garden Ave., Newport, Daniel Kokot, 54, of Newport, turned himself in on two misdemeanor warrants. TRESPASSING: Lehigh Hill Rd., Metaline Falls, report of female on complainant’s property yelling at him about his dog.

ASSAULT: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights ARREST: Levi Austin Fisher, 26, of Spokane Valley, was arrested on a DOC detainer.

Thursday, Sept. 22 ABANDONED VEHICLE: Quartz Rd., report of found old International truck dumped on complainant’s property. FRAUD: N. Washington Ave., Newport, complainant reports he had checks stolen from his residence last week. DISTURBANCE: Fir Lane, third party report of possible disturbance between two males, one male stated he may hurt himself. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Northshore Diamond Lake, report of caller that would like to speak to a deputy about a package received.

TRESPASSING: A. South Ave., report that female was told to leave and would not.

ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 2, report of older white van swerving.

THREATENING: W. Thirdrd St., Newport, report that subject keeps harassing complainant and made threats to burn down her house.

ARREST: Spokane County Jail Nicholas Thomas Colwell, 26, of Deer Park was arrested for driving with a suspended license in the 3rd.

ARREST: Coyote Trail, William Perry Allen, 23, of Newport, was arrested on local warrants.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: W. 7th St., complainant reporting male took debit card to get her money and never returned with the money.

VEHICLE FIRE: Hwy. 2, Newport, report of vehicle on fire, a silver Jetta. ERRATIC DIVER: S. Union Ave., Newport, report of red Honda two-door, faded speeding around neighborhood. FIRE SMOKE ONLY: McCloud Creek Rd., Newport, report of smoke in the air. TRESPASSING: Munro Drive, Usk, report of subject trespassing through property. ACCIDENT: Deer Valley Rd.,

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLES: Deer Valley Rd., complainant can hear dirt bike style motorcycle loitering in the area. RECOVERED VEHICLE: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of male subject in possession of stolen vehicle.

Friday, Sept. 23 SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Leclerc Rd. S., report of brown truck with white top sitting by vacant shop garage is red with

FRAUD: Scotia Rd., complainant said subject fraudulently used her debit card. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Hwy. 20, female was reportedly groped by subject. BURGLARY: Deer Valley Rd., report of motor home broken into in the last week. HARASSMENT: Northshore Diamond Lake, complainant feels like ex is harassing him. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: S. Cass Ave., report of activity behind residence that complainant feels is suspicious. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE: S. Cass Ave., report of subject in front of residence possibly loading stolen bicycles in truck. ASSAULT: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights JUVENILE PROBLEM: W. 5th St., Newport SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: S. Scott Ave., report of dark colored truck possibly Ford, large brush guard on front parked and turned lights off people sitting inside. ASSAULT: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report security guard was assaulted.

Saturday, Sept. 24 ANIMAL NOISE: Hwy. 20, report of ongoing issue of dogs barking TRAINING DRILL: Union, Newport training drill train-bus collision, chemical involved sulfur dioxide unknown injuries ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 2, report of yellow motorcycle speeds of 100 mph. ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 2, report of green Kia Soul speeding. THREATENING: Levitch Rd., report of neighbor’s dog continuing to come onto property. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Westside Calispel ARREST: E. 5th Ave., Jason Lee Fishel, 36, of Metaline Falls was arrested on a warrant. TRESPASSING: Bead Lake Drive, caller reporting someone placing no trespassing signs and cementing posts on their property. MALICIOUS MISCHIEF: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights ARREST: Allen Rd., Gordon Lautenbach, 68, of Elk was arrested for driving under the influence. NOISE COMPLAINT: Alaska Lane N., complainant reporting loud music playing all day from across the river.

Sunday, Sept. 25 FOUND PROPERTY: W. 1st St., report of found property that a known subject ditched. SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Tacoma Creek Rd., report of two camper trailers that have been parked off of roadway for over a month, the complainant has never seen anyone around them. WELFARE CHECK: Hwy. 20, check on white male with dark hair wearing dark jacket and dark pants along side of highway running towards traffic. FISH AND GAME: Hwy. 20, complainant reporting possible hunting on tribal land. PURSUIT: 2nd Ave., report of male subject with local warrant running on foot in the area. ANIMAL NOISE: Halford Rd., report of dog barking for last two hours, ongoing issue. UNKNOWN PROBLEM: LeClerc Rd. N., report of ale

states wife is in pain refused to answer any questions and hung up. NOISE COMPLAINT: Coyote Trail, Newport, report of ongoing problem with neighbors shooting firearms all the time. ANIMAL NOISE: W. Pine St., Newport, report of ongoing problem with dog barking in carport. MISSING PERSON: W. 7th St., report of daughter that has been missing for an hour. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Boat Launch Rd., report of red Neon with two males removing sand from the beach. TRAFFIC HAZARD: Hwy. 2, report of two horses on side of highway, looks like they are about to walk into highway. ERRATIC DRIVER: Lundberg Rd., report of vehicles speeding through the area. ACCIDENT: Hwy. 2, report of vehicle in ditch northbound lane, unknown injuries. ANIMAL NOISE: N. Warren Ave., Newport, report of ongoing problem with dog barking at this address. ARREST: S. Garden Ave., Newport, Archie H. Schrader, 53, of Cusick was arrested on a local warrant. SUSPICIOUS PERSON: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of a male walking around looking in vehicles.

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Monday, Sept. 19 TRESPASSING: N. Riley Creek Rd., Priest River FRAUD: Pineview Lane, Spirit Lake ARREST: Ockert St. S., Oldtown, Mark Schwartzenberger Sr., 60, of Oldtown was arrested for driving without privileges ARREST: E. 3RD St. S., Oldtown, Michael McNearney Sr., 55, Oldtown was arrested for battery.

Tuesday, Sept. 20 ARREST: High Street, Priest River, Shawn W. Walker, 35, of Priest River was arrested on a Bonner County Warrant.

Wednesday, Sept. 21 RUNAWAY JUVENILE: Hwy. 57, Priest River NON-INJURY ACCIDENT: Dufort Rd., Priest River BATTERY: Hwy. 2, Priest River

Thursday, Sept. 22 ANIMAL PROBLEM: Hwy. 57, Priest River HUNTING AND FISHING VIOLATIONS: Vay Rd., Priest River TRAFFIC VIOLATION: Pineview Lane and Spirit Lake Cutoff, Spirit Lake, a 47-year-old male was cited and released for failure to have a current or valid license.

Friday, Sept. 23 ANIMAL PROBLEM: E. Jefferson Ave., Priest River RECKLESS DRIVING: Spirit Lake Cutoff, Spirit Lake RECKLESS DRIVING: Tweedie Rd., Blanchard ACCIDENT: Hwy. 57, Priest Lake, minor injury vehicle collision with deer reported.

Saturday, Sept. 24 No reportable incidents

Sunday, Sept. 25 ABANDONED VEHICLE: N. Treat St., Priest River ARREST: Hwy. 57, Priest Lake, Kodie Jose, 20, of Spirit Lake was arrested for an outstanding Bonner County warrant and two Kootenai County warrants.

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Wednesday, Oct. 5 Diamond Lake Water and Sewer: 10 a.m. - District Office, 172 South Shore Road Sacheen Lake Sewer and Water District Board: 3 p.m. - Sacheen Fire Station, Highway 211 Fire District No. 4 Commissioners: 6 p.m. Dalkena Fire Station No. 41 Diamond Lake Improvement Association: 6:30 p.m. - Diamond Lake Fire Station, Highway 2 Ione Town Council: 7 p.m. - Clerk’s Office

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ON- CALL MAINTENANCE TECHNICIANS (Snow Plow Operators) Pend Oreille County Public Works/ Road Division: $ 1 9 . 8 3 / h o u r. Must possess a Class “A” commercial drivers license. Obtain application and job description: Human Resources Office, 625 West 4th Street Newport, Washington. (509) 4476 4 9 9 o r w w w. pendoreilleco.org under Human Resources. Open until filled.(35-3)

CORRECTIONS OFFICERS Male and female, entry (no experience necessary) and lateral for Pend Oreille County. $3035.67/ month to $3251.75/ month depending on experience. Application deadline 4:00 p.m. October 19, 2016. Physical agility and written examinations: October 20, 2016. Application and job announcement available at www.pendoreilleco.org (Human Resources) or Civil Service, 625 West 4th, Newport, Washington; (509) 447-6480. (35-3)

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Operations Planning Engineer The District is seeking a qualified individual that will be responsible for the technical assessment of the interconnected transmission and distribution systems during normal and emergency conditions in order to maintain system reliability. This position will recommend actions to the system operators based on these assessments in the effort to meet NERC requirements. Specific Duties, Activities, and Responsibilities: • Performs real-time transmission system assessments using computer based models and real-time data • Performs operational planning assessments of the transmission system using software models for next-day studies • Performs transmission and distribution outage studies using power flow software and other engineering tools • Performs seasonal planning analysis and coordinates with regional utilities • Reviews operational planning horizon studies and develops mitigation plans to maintain appropriate system operating limits • Evaluates assessments and makes recommendations to Operations staff regarding operating plans in normal and emergency conditions • Responds to after-hours requests for technical support and studies • Acts as subject matter expert and assists in writing regulatory-based procedures and policies • Assists in the preparation of switching instructions • Provides assistance with blueprint redlines and record revisions waiting for review. Review drawings for accuracy with operators and discuss contingency plans. Prepare reports, charts, memoranda, and correspondence describing findings and proposed solutions. • Reviews Substation Control Schemes for accuracy and contingency scenarios. Review and assess new schemes for sound engineering application. Assist during the Test and Energization (T&E) process of relays and the high voltage AC equipment in which it interfaces. • Performs preliminary engineering analyses on large and complicated projects, incorporating knowledge of research and development activities and technological advances in compliance with North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) regulations. Establish, maintain, and apply interpersonal relationships and communication with a wide variety of personnel to accomplish effective work products. Coordinate with related groups, and integrate many design changes or major equipment alterations • Works with Engineering and Production personnel to identify system improvement projects based on observations made during system assessments • Works with District Production, Engineering, Operations, and IT personnel to ensure the safe, secure, and reliable operation of the District’s SCADA systems • Works with District staff to develop NERC related procedures and policies. Assist in developing training, maintenance, and testing programs to support NERC related requirements • Provides technical support to the District Production, Engineering, Operations, and IT staff related to SCADA, automation, communication, and electrical systems • Travel/unusual working conditions: Attend local and regional meetings as required. May be required to work beyond regular workday and provide technical support during system or equipment outages • Perform other duties as assigned A Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or other equivalent discipline and a minimum 5 years’ experience in electrical utility engineering is required. Professional Engineer’s license or the ability to obtain a Professional Engineer’s License within a prescribed time is preferred. An employment application and detailed job description are available at www.popud.org. Please complete the online application, including a resume, cover letter and salary requirements. If preferred, you can email an application, along with a resume and cover letter, including salary requirements, to: careers@popud.org; or, mail application materials to P.O. Box 190, Newport WA 99156 Attn: Human Resources. Deadline for submissions is October 14, 2016. Starting rate of pay DOQ; excellent benefit package Should you have any questions about the position or the application process, please contact Lloyd Clark (HR Manager) via email at lclark@popud.org.

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Continued from 8B JANET M SAWYER, HUSBAND AND WIFE ADDRESS 103 & 105 3RD AVE, CUSICK, WA 99119 by both first class and certified mail, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served, if applicable, with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. These re-

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quirements were completed as of 7/23/2015 . VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above-described property. IX. Anyone having any objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS – The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20 th 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 20 th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date of this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission: Toll-free: 1-877894-HOME (1-877-894-4663) or Web site: http://www.dfi.wa.gov/ consumers/homeownership/post_ purchase_counselors_foreclosure.

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htm . The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Toll-free: 1-800-569-4287 or National Web Site: http://portal.hud. gov/hudportal/HUD or for Local counseling agencies in Washington: http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/ hcc/fc/index.cfm?webListAction=se arch&searchstate=WA&filterSvc=d fc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Telephone: 1-800-606-4819 or Web site: http://nwjustice.org/what-clear . If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. Dated: 6/20/2016 Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, as Trustee By: Meesha Batson, Assistant Secretary Trustee’s Mailing Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington C/O Quality Loan Service Corp. 411 Ivy Street, San Diego, CA 92101 (866) 645-7711 Trustee’s Physical Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington 108 1 st Ave South, Suite 202 Seattle, WA 98104 (866) 925-0241 Sale Line: 916-939-0772 Or Login to: http://wa.qualityloan.com TS No.: WA - 1 5 - 6 7 4 2 8 1 - S W I D S P u b #0110077 9/28/2016 10/19/2016 Published in The Newport Miner on September 28 and October 19, 2016. (36, 38) ____________________________ 2016288 PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT, STATE OF WASHINGTON, COUNTY OF PEND OREILLE NO. 16-2-00109-9 SUMMONS (60 DAY) ESTATE OF DUAINE COURCHAINE a n d E S TAT E O F D O N N A G . COURCHAINE, Plaintiffs, v. JACK E. MILLS and REMEDIOS MILLS, husband and wife, Defendants. THE STATE OF WASHINGTON TO: JACK E. MILLS and REMEDIOS MILLS: You are hereby summoned to appear within sixty days after the date of the first publication of this summons, to wit, within sixty days after the 24th day of August, 2016, and defend the complaint of the plaintiff, Estate of Duaine Courchaine and the Estate of Donna G. Courchaine, and serve a copy of your answer upon the undersigned attorneys for plaintiff Estate of Duaine Courchaine and the Estate of Donna G. Courchaine, at the address below stated; and in case of your failure to so do, judgment will be rendered against you according to the demand of the complaint, which has been filed with the clerk of said court. This is an action to quiet title in real property located in Pend Oreille County, State of Washington. DATED this 28TH day of July, 2016. TRUNKENBOLZ | ROHR PLLC /S/Pamela H. Rohr PAMELA H. ROHR, WSBA #19584 PO Box 14033 Spokane Valley, WA 99214 (509) 928-4100 Published in The Newport Miner August 24, 31, September 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2016. (30-6) ____________________________ 2016304 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee, NANCY K. CARY, will on October 7, 2016, at the hour of 11:00 a.m. at the front of the Hall of Justice, 229 South Garden, Newport, WA, Pend Oreille County, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at the time of sale, the following described real

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property situated in the County of Pend Oreille, State of Washington, to-wit: The West 380 feet of the East 905 feet of that portion of the Southeast Quarter of Section 26, Township 32 North, Range 44 E.W.M., Pend Oreille County, Washington lying northerly of LeClerc Road; TOGETHER WITH a road and utility easement over, across and under the North 40 feet of the East 525 feet of the Southeast Quarter of said Section 26; ALSO TOGETHER WITH a road and utility easement being 40 feet in width over, across and under the North 40 feet of that portion of the Southwest Quarter of Section 25, Township 32 North, Range 44 E.W.M., Pend Oreille County, Washington, lying westerly of Conklin Flats Road. Carried on the County Assessor’s Tax Rolls as Tax 4. Tax Account No.: 12421 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust described as follows: Dated: May 12. 2015 Recorded: May 18, 2015 Recording No.: 20150321529 Records of: Pend Oreille County, Washington Grantor: MATT PESIKAN AND BRENDA PESIKAN Successor Trustee: NANCY K. CARY Beneficiary: BANNER BANK, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO AMERICANWEST BANK 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 in the amount of $1,358.70 each, due the first of each month, for the months of October 2015 through June 2016; plus late charges in the amount of $40.54 each, assessed the sixteenth (16) of each month, for the months of October 2015 through May 2016; plus advances; plus any unpaid real property taxes, plus interest. IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: Principal balance of $214,567.39, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument secured from September 1, 2015, 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 October 7, 2016. The Defaults referred to in paragraph III must be cured by September 26, 2016, to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time on or before September 26, 2016, the defaults 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 September 26, 2016, 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: Matt Pesikan 231 Gray Eagle Lane Newport WA 99156 Matt Pesikan 200 W. Navaho Ave. Post Falls ID 83854 Matt Pesikan 1924 Florida Ave. Butte MT 59701 Brenda Pesikan 231 Gray Eagle Lane Newport WA 99156 Brenda Pesikan 1924 Florida Ave. Butte MT 59701 Brenda Pesikan 200 W. Navaho Ave. Post Falls ID 83854 by both first class and certified mail on April 18, 2016, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and Borrower and Grantors were personally served/subserved on April Continued on 10B

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The following people had their cases resolved in Pend Oreille County District Court. Phil Van de Veer is the Pend Oreille County District Court Judge.

June 29 Robin Balow, 54, was sentenced to 364 days in jail (363 suspended) 24 months probation and fined $5,000 ($4,500

suspended) for reckless endangerment, $1,743 total fees and fine. Michael Campbell, 34, was sentenced to 90 days in jail (90 suspended) 24 months probation and fined $1,000 ($500 suspended), $893 total fees and fines. Bradley Hughes, 18, was sentenced to 364 days in jail (356 suspended) 24 months probation and fined $5,000 ($4,750

Continued from 9B 25, 2016, 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 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 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 any one having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME You have only 20 days from the recording date on this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing Counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission, Telephone: 1-877-894-4663, Web site: http://www.dfi.wa.gov/consumers/homeownership/post_purchase_counselors_foreclosure.htm The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, Telephone: 1-800-569-4287, Web site: http://www.hud.gov/offices/ hsg/sfh/hcc/fc/index.cfm?webListA cton=search&searchstate=WA&filt erSvc=dfc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys, Telephone: 1-800-606-4819, Web site: http://nwjustice.org/what-clear DATED: June 1, 2016. /s/ Nancy K. Cary NANCY K. CARY, Successor Trustee Hershner Hunter, LLP PO Box 1475 Eugene OR 97440 Telephone: (541) 686-8511 ADDRESS FOR SERVICE OF PROCESS: NANCY K. CARY, Trustee Law Offices 1223 Commercial Street Bellingham WA 98225 Telephone: (360) 715-1218 Published in The Newport Miner on September 7 and 28, 2016. (32, 35) ____________________________

suspended) for two counts of fourth degree assault domestic violence and two counts of malice mischief domestic violence: $1,508 total fees and fines. Thomas McCaffrey, 22, was sentenced to 30 days in jail for a probation violation. Angel G. Pennington, 41, was sentenced to 364 days in jail (357 suspended) 24 months probation and fined $5,000 ($5,000 suspended), $193 total

2016316 PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF WA S H I N G T O N COUNTY OF PEND OREILLE NO. 16-4-00049-9 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW. 11.40.030 In the Estate of: ROBERT W. HARRIMAN, Deceased The individual named below has been appointed as executor of the estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time this claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving or mailing to the executor or the executor’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and RCW 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of first publication: September 14, 2016. Personal Representative: Cindy Harriman Attorney for Personal Representative: Linda Mathis Address for Mailing or Service: P.O. Box 1440 Newport, WA 99156 Published in The Newport Miner on September 14, 21, and 28, 2016 (33-3) ____________________________ 2016344 PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF STEVENS NO: 2016-4-00121-7 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF KIM L. DICKINSON, Deceased. The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this Estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or their Attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the Court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the latter of: (1) Thirty (30) days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the Notice to the Creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four (4) months after the date of first publication of the Notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the Decedent’s probate and non-probate assets. Personal Representative: Michael W. Ford Attorney for Personal Representative: Dennis W. Clayton | WSBA #7464 Clayton Law Firm, PLLC Address for Mailing or Service: 287 E. Astor Avenue P.O. Box 269 Colville, WA 99114-0269 Probate Cause Number: 2016-400121-7 Court of Probate Proceedings: Ste-

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fees and fine. Gilbert Smolik, 27, was sentenced to 90 days in jail for a probation violation.

July 6 Brian Joseph Roberts, 35, was sentenced to 364 days in jail (363 suspended) 24 months probation and fined $5,000 ($4,800 suspended) for third degree malicious mischief domes-

vens County Superior Court 215 S. Oak Street #206 Colville, Washington 99114 Published in The Newport Miner on September 21, 28, and October 5, 2016. (34-3) ____________________________ 2016345 PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF WA S H I N G T O N FOR PEND OREILLE COUNTY NO. 16-4-00047-2 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) Estate of EDITH CASIMIRA FONTAINE, Deceased. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE The above Court has appointed me as Personal Representative of Decedent’s estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must present the claim: (a) Before the time when the claim would be barred by any applicable statute of limitations, and (b) In the manner provided in RCW 11.40.070: (i) By filing the original of the claim with the foregoing Court, and (ii) By serving on or mailing to me at the address below a copy of the claim. The claim must be presented by the later of: (a) Thirty (30) days after I served or mailed this Notice as provided in RCW 11.40.020(1)(c), or (b) Four (4) months after the date of first publication of this Notice. If the claim is not presented within this time period, the claim will be forever barred except as provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective for claims against both the Decedent’s probate and non-probate assets. Date of First Publication of this Notice: September 21, 2016 /s/Denise M. Mallinson Denise M. Mallinson, Personal Representative Denise Stewart Attorney at Law PLLC PO Box 301 Newport, WA 99156 (509) 447-3242 Published in The Newport Miner on September 21, 28, and October 5, 2016. (34-3) ____________________________ 2016346 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 OF PEND OREILLE COUNTY NOTICE OF WATER RATE HEARING The Board of Commissioners of Public Utility District No. 1 will hold a public hearing to consider rates for the following water systems: • Granite / Sacheen • Greenridge • Holiday Shores • Lazy Acres • Riverbend • Riverview • Sandy Shores The public hearing will take place at 11:00 a.m., October 4, 2016, during the regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners. The hearing will be held at the PUD Administrative Building, Newport Conference Room, 130 N. Washington, Newport, Washington. The public is invited to attend and be heard. Karen Willner Clerk of the Board Published in the Newport Miner on September 21 and 28, 2016. (34-2) ____________________________ 2016347 PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF PEND OREILLE NO. 16-4-00050-2 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW.11.40.030 In the Estate of: PAUL KENNETH REYNOLDS, Deceased The individual named below has been appointed as executor of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before

tic violence; $493 total fees. Bobbi Tweten, 37, was sentenced to 364 days in jail (362 suspended), 24 months probation and fined $5,000 ($5,000 suspended): $293 total fee and fine.

July 13 Jason Barton, 39, was sentenced to 90 days in jail for a probation violation.

the time of this claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving or mailing to the executor or the executor’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditors as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and RCW 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of first publication: September 21, 2016 Personal Representative: Roberta Ward Attorney for Executor: Linda Mathis Address for Mailing or Service: P.O. Box 1440 Newport, WA 99156 Published in The Newport Miner on September 21, 28 and October 5, 2016. (34-3) ____________________________ 2016348 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF BOARD MEETING D AT E C H A N G E Cusick School District No. 59 Pend Oreille County, Washington The Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Cusick School District No. 59 (the “District”) hereby provides this notice that they will meet for their September Board Meeting on: Date: Thursday, September 29, 2016 Time: 3:30 p.m. Location: High School Library Cusick School District 305 Monumental Way Cusick, WA The purpose of this meeting is for the regularly scheduled September Board Meeting. This is rescheduled from September 20th due to lack of a quorum. CUSICK SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 59 PEND OREILLE COUNTY, WASHINGTON By: /s/Don Hawpe Don Hawpe; Secretary, Board of Directors Published in The Miner on September 21, 2016. (34) ____________________________ 2016349 PUBLIC NOTICE Public Hearing The Town of Cusick will hold a preliminary budget hearing for the 2017 budget to consider capital improvement projects, staffing needs and an increase in water and sewer rates at the regular scheduled council meeting on October 10, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. All interested citizens are invited to attend. /s/Charlotte Yergens, Clerk-Treasurer, Town of Cusick Published in The Newport Miner on September 28 and Oct 5, 2016. (35-2) ____________________________ 2016350 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Hospital District #2 will hold a Public Hearing October 10th, 3:30pm for the purpose of finalizing the Year 2017 Budget, and to propose a property tax revenue increase pursuant to RCW 84.55.120. The meeting will take place at the Administrative Office, located in Fire Station 23, 390442 SR 20, Ione, just south of the Historic Tiger Store. /s/ John Rumelhart Clerk of the Board Published in The Newport Miner on September 28 and October 5, 2016. (35-2)