A SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT TO THE NEWPORT MINER & GEM STATE MINER
2011 Guide to Government in Pend Oreille & West Bonner Counties Editor’s Note: The following information will also be posted on The Miner’s Web site at www.pendoreillerivervalley.com. If changes are warranted throughout the year, please contact The Miner at 509-447-2433.
PEND OREILLE COUNTY COUNTY OFFICES Pend Oreille County offices are located at the following locations, all in Newport: • County Courthouse, 625 W. Fourth St. - Assessor, Auditor, Commissioners, Human Resources, Public Works, Community Development, Treasurer. Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. • Courthouse Annex, 418 S. Scott Ave. - WSU Extension and Weed Board offices. • Sheriff’s Office, 331 S. Garden Ave. - Sheriff’s Offices, County Jail and 911 Dispatching. • McNally Hall of Justice, 229 S. Garden Ave. - Superior Court, Clerk’s Office, District Courtrooms and Office, County Prosecutors and Juvenile Department. Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. • Counseling Services, 105 S. Garden Ave. - Mental Health, Chemical Dependency and Developmental Disability Services.
COMMISSIONERS
Hankey
Wear
Merrill
509-447-4119 888-740-8719 John Hankey, Chair (2012) Laura Merrill, Vice-Chair (2014) Diane Wear, Member (2012) Four-year terms Annual salary: $53,148 Duties: Serve as chief legislative body in county; approve taxes; adopt a balanced budget; operate budgets under control of appointed department heads; oversee public roads and works, counseling and emergency services, planning of unincorporated areas, and other services which are not clearly the responsibility of another elected official; oversee other county officials’ decisions. Mail: P.O. Box 5025, Newport, WA 99156 Board meets every Monday and Tuesday at 9 a.m. in Commissioners’ office, main floor of the courthouse. Clerk of the Board: Chris Mylar
HUMAN RESOURCES 509-447-6499 Duties: Receive and process all county employment applications; maintain personnel records; etc. Mail: P.O. Box 5025, Newport WA 99156 Human Resource Coordinator: Shelly Stafford
AUDITOR 509-447-6474 Fax: 509-447-2475 Marianne Nichols (2014) Four-year term Annual salary: $53,148 Duties: Finance: Maintain county’s central computerized ac- Nichols counting system, issuance of disbursements and responsible for financial accounting and reporting for expenditures, grants, budgets and monthly and annual reports to commissioners. Elections: Administer federal, state, county, municipal and special purpose elections. Licensing: Issuance of licenses for vehicles and vessels, titles, registrations, license plates and renewal tabs. Recording: Maintain historic records in perpetuity, including real property and marriage licenses. Mail: P.O. Box 5015, Newport, WA 99156
ASSESSOR 509-447-4312 Fax: 509-447-6450 James McCroskey (2014) Four-year term. Annual salary: $53,148 Duties: Determines value of all real private property in the county; constructs a prop- McCroskey erty tax roll of all market values in county; records all ownerships of property and segregation of ownership; keeps maps of ownership including property lines, answering public questions regarding those areas; record personal property and values; administers senior citizen property tax exemption; administers current use assessment program. Mail: P.O. Box 5010, Newport, WA 99156
TREASURER 509-447-3612 Fax: 509-447-0318 Terri Miller (2014) Four-year term. Annual salary: $53,148 Duties: Receipt of funds other than taxes, billing and collecting of property taxes, Miller the disbursement of funds, the investment of funds for the taxing districts as well as county residual fund. Financial statements are compiled and mailed to each taxing district. Remittances are mailed monthly to the towns and state. Conducts foreclosure action against property taxes unpaid for more than three years; redeems all school and county warrants, maintains listing of any registered warrants. Involved in authorized bond sales by school districts and other units of local government with detailed records. Handles special assessment funds, district court fines, certain state and federal funds allocated to local government and various fees collected in other county offices. Keeps updated on RCW and WAC rules regarding the operation of county business. Attends pertinent legislative conferences to keep apprised of the latest laws
and procedures for the efficient operation of county government. Mail: P.O. Box 5080, Newport, WA 99156
PUBLIC WORKS DEPT. 509-447-4513 Fax: 509-447-5890 Located in the lower level of the County Courthouse. Mail: P.O. Box 5065, Newport WA 99156 • Administration Castro Sam Castro, director of public works Don Ramsey, county engineer • County Road Division 509-447-4513 Responsible for all county road work and projects performed by three county road Ramsey maintenance districts and construction work; administers county road and equipment funds; designs road projects and issues calls for bids. Also responsible for road survey design and contract administration of county road construction projects. Mail: P.O. Box 5040, Newport, WA 99156 • Solid Waste Division 509-447-4513 Responsible for solid waste planning and disposal in the north county, Usk and south county transfer stations. Responsible for recycling programs, household hazardous waste and moderate risk waste planning and disposal. Mail: P.O. Box 5041, Newport WA 99156 • Buildings and Grounds, 509-447-4513 Responsible for physical plant and grounds keeping operations at six county buildings. Mail: P.O. Box 5068, Newport, WA 99156
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPT. 509-447-4821 Mike Lithgow, director Responsible for county land use and growth management planning. Also responsible for the review and approval of various development and construction permits, such as Lithgow building permits, shoreline development permits, subdivision and mobile home park and recreational vehicle park approvals. Mail: P.O. Box 5066, Newport, WA 99156 • Planning Commission: District 1: John Stuart, Steve Wilson, Doug Smith; District 2: Don Comins, Steve Bennet, Guy Thomas; District 3: Rob Payne, Susan Hobbs and Judy Ashton. Meets on the second Tuesday of each month at the Cusick Community Center for business, and on the fourth Tuesday of each month for workshops. From April to October, the meeting starts at 7 p.m. From November to March, the meeting starts at 6 p.m.
SHERIFF For emergencies, call 911 Dispatch, non-emergencies
509-447-3151 or 800-6693407 Civil Deputy 509-447-1907 Sheriff’s Administration 509-447-1909 Corrections (Jail) 509-447-1918 Sheriff Alan Botzheim Botzheim (2014) 509-447-1901 Four-year term Annual salary: $79,104 Duties: The sheriff is the chief executive officer and conservator of the peace of the county. Sheriff’s office mail: P.O. Box 5075, Newport, WA 99156 Jail mail: P.O. Box 5079, Newport, WA 99156 Office: 331 South Garden Ave., Newport, WA E-mail: sheriff@pendoreille.org
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION 509-447-2712 Fax: 509-447-0595 Reviews property appraisal appeals and other property tax concerns. Appeal applications through the Board of Equalization Office. Mail: P.O. Box 5018, Newport WA 99156 Board: Don Wilson, Margie Fedderly, Garry Yann and alternate Craig Jenkins Clerk: Liz Braun
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION 509-447-2712 P.O. Box 5060, Newport, WA 99156 Jim Brewster, Charles Watkins and Gordon Campbell Chief examiner: Chris Mylar
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 509-447-3731 Located in the basement of the county health center in Newport. For immediate attention, call sheriff’s office at 509-447-3151. Director: Jo Ann Boggs
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY /CORONER 509-447-4414 Fax: 509-447-0235 Thomas A. Metzger (2014) Four-year term Annual salary: $117,000 Duties: Serve as legal adviser to county officials, repMetzger resents the county in civil cases, prosecute criminal matters, and act as ex-officio coroner. Mail: P.O. Box 5070, Newport, WA 99156 Coroner duties: Investigate questionable cases of death to assure that the medical certification and cause of death is properly completed. Continued on next page
2011 GUIDE TO GOVERNMENT IN PEND OREILLE AND WEST BONNER COUNTIES JUVENILE OFFICE 509-447-4021 Fax: 509-447-4323 Located in Hall of Justice. Handles court, diversion and probation cases of persons under age 18 who are in trouble with the law. Facilitates truancy matters, emancipation and At-Risk-Youth proceedings, a program to assist parents in assessing if court intervention is appropriate. Mail: P.O. Box 5050, Newport, WA 99156 Juvenile counselor/diversion coordinator: Cindy Delay Administrative assistant: DarLynn Petrie
PUBLIC DEFENDERS
McCroskey
Bajalcaliev
Scudder
Robin R. McCroskey, 405 W. Walnut, Newport, WA 99156, 509-447-0881 Chris Bajalcaliev / Barrett Scudder, 400 S. Jefferson St., Suite 452, Spokane, WA 99204 509-325-4200, Fax: 509-747-6274 Under direction of the courts, the public defenders are appointed by the court to represent indigent persons charged with crimes. Public defender services normally do not extend to non-criminal matters. The public defenders are private attorneys who serve the county under contract; additional attorneys are appointed to specific cases as needed.
SUPERIOR COURT Superior Court is the court of record for all probate, civil, felony criminal and juvenile cases. Pend Oreille, Ferry and Stevens counties have two Superior Court judges. Court is normally in session in Pend Oreille County on Thursdays. Neilson P.O. Box 5020, Newport WA 99156 Judges: Allen C. Nielson 509-684-7520 Rebecca M. Baker 509-684-7520 Four-year terms. Annual salary: $148,832 Baker Court administrator: Evelyn Bell 509-684-7520
CLERK/CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT 509-447-2435 Fax: 509-447-2734 Tammie A. Ownbey (2014) Four-year term Annual salary: $53,148 * Located in Hall of Justice; hours 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Ownbey Monday-Friday. Duties: Maintains Superior Court records, including probate, civil and criminal; records mental illness proceedings, adoption and guardianship proceedings and juvenile court proceedings; collects statutory fees and criminal legal financial obligations, receives and disburses money on judgments; records certificates; processes passport applications; provides information on domestic violence and anti-harassment protection orders and files same. Mail: P.O. Box 5020, Newport, WA 99156
DISTRICT COURT 509-447-4110 Fax: 509-447-5724 Judge Philip Van de Veer (2014) Four-year term Annual salary: $99,840 Salary is for both district court judge and superior court Van de Veer commissioner. Duties: Preside over criminal traffic cases, traffic infractions, criminal and gross misdemeanor cases and civil cases under $75,000; small claims cases under $5,000; and civil weddings. Office located at west end of McNally Hall of Justice; open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, no payments on tickets after 4 p.m. Mail: P.O. Box 5030, Newport, WA 99156. Clerk/Court administrator: T.J Keogh Probation officer: Scott Cornwell Probation/Compliance office, 509-4473889, Fax: 509-447-0755, verifies compliance by defendants, referred by District Court Mail: P.O. Box 5030, Newport, WA 99156
COUNSELING SERVICES Toll-free 800-404-5151 509-447-5651 Fax: 509-447-2671 TTY: 877-873-4322 Mail: P.O. Box 5055, Newport, WA 99156.
Located 105 South Garden Ave. Newport, open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. MondayFriday. Services for Pend Oreille County in mental health, prevention and intervention in chemical dependency and Payne services for individuals with developmental disabilities. For emergency services, call 1-866-847-8540 after 4:30 p.m. and on weekends. Director: Annabelle Payne
N.E. TRI-COUNTY HEALTH DISTRICT Toll-free 800-873-6162 509-447-3131 Fax: 509-447-5644 Located at 605 Highway 20, Newport. 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., closed Fridays. Lobby hours are 8 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m. Monday-Thursday. The health district provides community health and environmental health services. Mail: 605 Highway 20, Newport, WA 99156. Environmental health supervisor: James Sayre Community health services: Jan Steinbach
FAIR BOARD 509-445-1367 Billing: P.O. Box 909, Newport, WA 99156 Mail: 413951 Highway 20, Cusick, WA 99119 The board manages the county fair, which will be held Aug. 18-21, 2011 in Cusick. Meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the fairgrounds. Board officers: Chairman- Jim Mathis, Vice chairman- Barb McGill 509-445-1433, Treasurer- Gayle Cagianut 509-447-5638, Secretary- Joyce Montgomery (509) 445-0351 – 509-939-3751 Board members: Barb Cordes, Patti Cutshall, Amanda Driver, Kay Driver, David Graves, Garth Hanson, Lori Hanson, Glenn Miller Fair manager: Jim Mathis Groundskeeper: William (Bill) Brownson (509) 445-1801 or (509) 627-9624
EXTENSION 509-447-2401 Fax: 509-447-6477 Headquartered in the courthouse annex at 418 S. Scott in Newport, WSU/Pend Oreille Extension is your link to Washington State
University. Extension helps people develop leadership skills and use research-based knowledge to improve their economic status and quality of life. Extension offers information through consultation, publications, clinics and work- Lambarth shops. Topics include agriculture, forestry, horticulture and family living topics, community development strategies, leadership training, board training, the Master Gardener program and 4-H club and youth programming. Extension staff teaches Food $ense Nutrition Education in all elementary schools in Pend Oreille County and with the Kalispel Tribe of Indians. County extension director: Janet Kiser Lambarth Mail: P.O. Box 5045, Newport, WA 99156 E-mail: jlambarth@wsu.edu Website: www.pendoreille.wsu.edu
NOXIOUS WEED CONTROL BOARD 509-447-2402 Fax: 509-447-6477 Charged with ensuring the control of noxious weeds in the county. The weed board office is located in the courthouse annex 418 S Scott Ave., and is open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. Mail: P.O. Box 5085, Newport WA 99156 Board: Dist. 1 Warren Koontz, Dist. 2 Wes Bailey, Dist. 3 Margie Fedderly, Dist. 4 Joe Sherman, Dist. 5 Vacant The board meets every even month on the second Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the county commissioners’ meeting room. Weed coordinator: Sharon Sorby E-mail: ssorby@pendoreille.org
CITIES & TOWNS
CITY OF NEWPORT 509-447-5611 Fax: 509-447-2259 200 S. Washington Ave., Newport, WA 99156 E-mail: cityofnewport@ newport-wa.org City hall is open 8 a.m. to Sands 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. Mayor: Shirley Sands (2013) Continued on next page
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DEMOCRATIC PARTY NEW MEMBERS WELCOME
For Meeting and Information Please Contact (509) 447-2563
405 W.Walnut, Suite 4, Newport, WA 2 WHO’S IN CHARGE 2011
2011 GUIDE TO GOVERNMENT IN PEND OREILLE AND WEST BONNER COUNTIES Council: Ken Smith (2011), Sam Brooks (2013), Mark Zorica (2013), William Burnett (2011), Keith Campbell (2011). Council meets first and third Monday of each month, 6 p.m. City administrator: Ray King City clerk/Treasurer: Nickole Schutte Deputy clerk: Cindy Endahl Fire chief: Curt Knapp City attorney: Tom Metzger City prosecutor: Dana Kelley Planning commission: Acting Chairman Cody Francis, Wayne Antcliff, Barbara Drake, Ted Runberg, Ray Springsteen, David Bradbury, Randy Parker, Richard Miller, Paul Edgren Meets last Monday at 5 p.m. as needed. Board of adjustment: Kerry Allemand, Dave Porter, Robert “Bubba” Konkright, Rob Owen and vacant. Meets as needed. Building/planning official: Robert “Bubba” Hedricks Law enforcement: Pend Oreille County Sheriff’s Office
TOWN OF IONE 509-442-3611 Fax: 509-442-3181 Clerk’s Office, 207 Houghton St., P.O. Box 498, Ione, WA 99139. Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Services include vehicle licensing, collec- Foy tion for city water and sewer. Mayor: Kevin Foy (2013) Council: Donald Fowell, Charles Spears, Gabe Osbourn, John Redinger, Ken Timmreck Council meetings are the first and third Wednesday of each month, 7 p.m. at the clerk’s office. Clerk: Sandy Hutchinson Fire chief: Terry Borden Law enforcement: Pend Oreille County Sheriff’s Office
TOWN OF METALINE 509-446-4641 Fax: 509-446-2603 P.O. Box 85, Metaline, WA 99152; City Hall, 101 Housing Drive Business hours: TuesdayFriday 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Daggett and 1:30-4 p.m. Mayor: Pete Daggett Council/departments commissioners: Tori Reeve, cemetery; Dennis Flanagan, water; Ruth Reiber, parks/fire; Brian Smiley, streets;
Jacob Hanson, sewer. Council meets second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. Clerk/Treasurer: E. Diane Brown Marshal: Rick Reiber Fire chief: Orin DeGroat Maintenance director: Roberto Mirabal Attorney: McGrane & Schuerman, 509684-8484.
TOWN OF METALINE FALLS 509-446-2211 Fax: 509-446-3021 Mail: P.O. Box 277, Metaline Falls, WA 99153. Town Hall, E. 203 Fifth, is open from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. Leininger Mayor: Tara Leininger Council: John Kinney, Dan Johnson, Sue Huntley, Roger Aydelott, Van Whysong. Council meetings are the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. City clerk: Debra Mathews Fire chief: Tom Barnes Law enforcement: Pend Oreille County Sheriff’s Office
TOWN OF CUSICK 509-445-1718 Cusick Community Center, 107 First Ave., Tuesdays, noon to 6 p.m. Mail: P.O. Box 263, Cusick, WA 99119 Mayor: Robert Spencer Spencer Council: Bernice Smith, Ken Murray, Monte Williams, Chris Evers, Gladys Schwartz. Council meetings are the second Monday at 7 p.m. at the Cusick Community Center – rental info 509-445-1718. City clerk/Treasurer: Charlotte Yergens Maintenance supervisor: Bruce Herder Attorney: Aaron Lowe Fire chief: David Hoisington Law enforcement: Pend Oreille County Sheriff’s Office
INDIAN TRIBES KALISPEL TRIBE OF INDIANS
509-445-1147 Fax: 509-445-1705 E-mail: information@kalispeltribe.com Tribal office located at 1981 LeClerc Road,
P.O. Box 39, Usk, WA 99180. Open Monday-Thursday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tribal council meets Tuesdays at 9 a.m. Chairman: Glen Nenema Council: vice chairman Ray Pierre III, secretary Darren Holmes, Nick Pierre, Betty Nenema Jo Piengkham Directors: Tribal Administrator: Michael Jones CFO: Nick Brown Tribal gaming authority executive director: Nick Pierre Community planning and development director: Sen Jones Tribal court: Judge Martin Bohl, 509447-7131 Tribal court clerk: Lori Tucker Tribal legal counsel: David Bonga Health Care Administrator: Richard Jones Public Works Director: Don Hutson Public safety director: Jim Wynecoop Culture program director: Francis Cullooyah Camas Path executive director: Darren Holmes Human resources: Al Prudente, vice president Forestry office: Annette Breuer, 509-4472784 Early Learning Center Director: Cheryl Sample, 509-447-7211 Kalispel Tribal Economic Authority: Kent Caputo, COO Social Services: Larry Cronin, 509-4477110 KTEA director of project planning: Michael Wiprud Flying Goose Bass Hatchery: Wayne Gould, 509-447-7205 Tribal Police: 509-447-2151 School Age Center, Usk: 509-445-1149 Camas Center for Community Wellness, Cusick: 509-447-7122 Natural Resources Executive Director: Deane Osterman 509-447-7282 KALTRAN: 509-447-7247 Transit Manager: Julia Seyler Kalispel Career Training Center Director: Terry Knapton
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
COMMUNITY COLLEGES OF SPOKANE
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Newport Center - South County 509-447-3835 or 888-323-2399 1204 W. Fifth St./P.O. Box 470 Newport, WA 99156 Ione Center - North County 509-442-4290 208 Blackwell/P.O. Box 906 Ione, WA 99139 With locations in North and South Pend Oreille County, Community Colleges of Spokane Institute for Extended Learning makes available a variety of learning experiences for the residents of the Pend Oreille River Valley and north Spokane County. Adult learners can complete their basic education by enrolling in G.E.D. classes; prepare to return to work or start college in the Workplace Basics program; take credit classes as part of a liberal arts or Professional-Technical Program; or take a class “just for fun” in the noncredit Life Enrichment program. In addition, testing for G.E.D. certification; placement testing for college entrance; academic and financial aid advising are also available by appointment. Hours of operations vary by quarter for each center so call to verify availability of staff.
NEWPORT SCHOOL DISTRICT 509-447-3167 Fax: 509-447-2553 P.O. Box 70, Newport, WA 99156 Provides preschool through 12th grade, plus alternative/ continuation high school and Homelink offerings, in the Thompson south part of Pend Oreille County. District office at 1380 W. Fifth St., Newport; Sadie Halstead Middle School, 331 S. Calispel Ave.; Newport High School, 1400 W. Fifth St.; Stratton Elementary School, 1201 W. Fifth St., Newport. Board of Education (four-year terms): Jim Brewster (2011), Chairman, Lynn Kaney (2013), April Owen (2011), Cory Rosen (2011), Paul Wilson (2013) Board meets second and fourth Mondays of each month at 6:30 p.m. in administrative offices. • Superintendent’s office 509-447-3167 Superintendent: Jason Thompson Business manager: Tom Crouch, Interim Administrative assistant to superintendent: Janet E. Hansen Coordinator of special programs: Michele Continued on next page
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2011 GUIDE TO GOVERNMENT IN PEND OREILLE AND WEST BONNER COUNTIES Hunt Administrative assistant to special programs: Keri Leslie Assistant to business manager: Becki Pelleberg Payroll: Theresa Monk • Stratton Elementary 509-447-0656 Principal: Teresa Holmes Grades preschool through fourth • Sadie Halstead Middle School 509-4472426 Grades five through eight Principal: Janet Burcham • Newport High School 509-447-2481 Grades nine through 12 Principal: Dennis Matson Athletic director: Jim Murphy Vocational director: Steve Shumski KUBS station manager: David Bradbury 509-447-4931 Food service supervisor: Judy Henshaw 509-447-2426 • Bus Transportation 509-447-4218 Western States Services, Inc. Manager: David Bohl
CUSICK SCHOOL DISTRICT 509-445-1125 305 Monumental Way, Cusick, WA 99119 Provides pre-school through 12th grade education programs for the central part of Pend Oreille County with Bess Herian Elementary and Read Cusick Middle School-High School. Board of directors (four-year terms): Mike Keogh, Marcella Haynes, Kelly Driver, Mark Cutshall and Tom Foster. Board meets third Tuesday of each month at 3:30 p.m. in the high school library. Superintendent: Dan Read Secretary to superintendent: Jennifer Anderberg Principal (K-12): Kathy Christiansen Assistant principal (K-12): Mike Phillips Special services coordinator: Cynthia Johnston Athletic Director: Nick Pease Website: www.cusick.wednet.edu
SELKIRK SCHOOL DISTRICT 509-446-2951
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Fax: 509-446-2929 P.O. Box 129, Metaline Falls, WA 99153 Provides preschool through 12th grade education for the north Pend Oreille County Lotze area. Board of directors (fouryear terms): chairwoman Katie Parker (2013), Brenda Miller (2011), Jane Emrick (2013), Clinton Petrich (2011) and Judy Ashton (2011). Board meets third Monday of each month at 6 p.m. in the high school music room. Superintendent: Nancy Lotze Business manager: Karyn Lovell • Selkirk Elementary 509-446-4225 Fax: 509-446-4804 219 Park St., Metaline Falls Preschool through fifth grades Principal: Don Hawpe • Selkirk Junior/Senior High 509-446-3505 4 WHO’S IN CHARGE 2011
Fax: 509-446-2408 Highway 31 south of Metaline sixth through 12th grades Principal: Larry J. Reed
RIVERSIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT Mail: 34515 N. Newport Highway, Chattaroy, WA 99003 Serves northeast Spokane County and a portion of southern Pend Oreille County. Main complex located near the intersection of Highway 2 and Kramer Deer Park-Milan Road. • Administration: 509-464-8201 Fax: 509-464-8206 Superintendent: Roberta Kramer Board of directors: chairman Scott Robinson, vice chairman Chris Nieuwenhuis, Jim Fairbanks, John Paul, and Gary Vanderholm. Board meets on the fourth Thursday at 6 p.m. (not in Jan., Dec., Nov., will meet third Thursday) • Riverside High School 509-464-8550 Principal: John McCoy Vice principal: Jackie Edwards Athletic director: Nick Hamm • Alternative High School 509-464-8475 Director: Janet Kemp • Riverside Middle School 509-464-8450 Principal: Lynn Rowse Vice principal: Kristy Misicszek • Riverside Elementary 509-464-8350 Principal: Lynn Roswe Vice principal: Nick Hamm • Chattaroy Elementary 509-464-8250 Principal: Juanita Murray
DISTRICTS
LIBRARY DISTRICT 509-447-2158 Fax: 509-447-2806 116 S. Washington Ave. Newport, WA 99156 E-mail: info@pocld.org Web site: www.pocld.org Trustees: Mark Cauchy, Sandy Loskill, Nancy Svoboda, Sandra Snow, Jim Brewster. Board meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 5 p.m., at Calispel Valley Meeting Room, Cusick. Administrative Officer: Colleen Auble 509-447-2158 E-mail: cauble@pocld.org • Newport Library, 116 S. Washington Ave. 509-447-2111 or 1-800-366-3654 Hours are Monday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Wednesday 1-5 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. • Calispel Valley Library, 107 1st Ave., Cusick, adjacent to Cusick Community Center and Town Hall 509-445-1215 Fax: 509-445-1215 Branch coordinator: Pam Thompson Hours are Tuesday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Wednesday 1-5 p.m.; Thursday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and closed Monday and Friday. • Ione Public Library, 210 Blackwell St.,
Suite 1, Ione 509-442-3030 Fax 509-442-3248 Branch coordinator: Lynn Barnes Hours are Tuesday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2-6 p.m.; Wednesday 1-7 p.m.; Thursday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2-6 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., first and third Saturday only. • Metalines Community Library, 302 Park, Cutter Theatre Building at Metaline Falls 509-446-3232 Fax 509-446-2302 Branch coordinator: Lynn Barnes Hours are Monday 10 a.m. to noon and 1-6 p.m.; Wednesday 1-6 p.m.; Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., second and fourth Saturdays only. The Ione and Metalines libraries are both closed on fifth Saturdays.
PUBLIC HOSPITAL DISTRICT NO. 1 Newport Hospital and Health Services 509-447-2441 Fax: 509-447-5527 Mail: 714 W. Pine St., Newport, WA 99156. Operates Newport Hos- Wilbur pital, Family Health Center Newport, Family Medicine Newport, River Mountain Assisted Living and Newport Hospital Long Term Care. Commissioners (six-year terms): chairman Raymond King; vice chairman Lynnette Elswick; secretary Walter “Buzz” Price, Henry Rehder, RN, Thomas Garrett Board meets fourth Thursday of each month at 4 p.m. in the hospital Sandifur Room, lower level. Superintendent/CEO: Tom Wilbur Chief financial officer: Kim Manus Chief operating officer: Ginny Monroe, RN Chief administrative officer: Roger Rasmussen Director Residential Care Services: Shannon Ennis, RN Chief of medical staff: Dr. Sara Ragsdale Fo u n d a t i o n d i r e c t o r : C a t h e r i n e Lyons-Holestine.
PUBLIC HOSPITAL DISTRICT NO. 2 509-442-2311 Fax: 509-442-2333 Mail: P.O. Box 67, Metaline Falls, WA 99153 Supports the ambulance service operated by the Pend Oreille County Fire District #2
and provides support to the Selkirk Community Health Center in Ione. (Operated by non-profit NE WA Health Programs) Commissioners: Gayle Pollock, Sue Huntley and Jody Rogers. Board meets quarterly in January, April, July and October on the second Monday of the month, 6 p.m. at Fire Station 23, Highway 20, Ione, WA. Administrative assist ant: John Rummelhart
PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 509-447-3137 Fax: 509-447-5824 Provides electric service to all of Pend Oreille County. Provides water service to eight subdivisions and the town of Metaline Falls. Main office Geddes located at 130 N. Washington Ave. in Newport, with customer service and payment drop box available at Box Canyon Dam. Also operates Box Canyon Dam on the Pend Oreille River. The district provides fiber optic telecommunications services via its Community Network System. Access options include lit bandwidth, dark fiber and NoaNet access. Outage reports: 509-447-3137, 509-4463137 or 509-242-3137 Commissioners meet on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 10 a.m. in the PUD conference room, Newport; and on the last Tuesday each month at 1 p.m. at Box Canyon Dam.
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Commissioners (six-year terms): Rick Larson (2016) sectetary, Dan Peterson (2012), chairman, Curt Knapp (2014), vice-chairman. General manager: Robert Geddes Chief Operating Officer: Charlie O’Hare Director of hydro production: Terry Borden Director of finance and administrative services: John Jordan Continued on next page
2011 GUIDE TO GOVERNMENT IN PEND OREILLE AND WEST BONNER COUNTIES Director of regulatory and environmental affairs: Mark Cauchy Manager of construction and engineering: Chuck Frandrup Treasurer/manager customer services: Elaine Averyt Water systems manager: Mark Scott Manager, information systems: Rhonda Thomas Community Network System manager: Joe Onley Auditor: April Owen Attorney: Jerry Boyd
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CEMETERY DIST. NO. 2 509-446-4641 P.O. Box 85, Metaline, WA 99152 Operates the Metaline Cemetery. Board of directors: chairman Freddy Nearing, Jack Taft, Joyce Evans Secretary: E. Diane Brown Board meets the second Wednesday of the month at 10 a.m. at Metaline Town Hall.
CEMETERY DIST. NO. 3 P.O. Box 362, Ione, WA 99139 Operates Riverside Cemetery in Ione. Commissioners: Jerry Spalding Jr. 509442-4015, Penny Smith 509-442-3740, John Maupin 509-442-2121 Secretary: Penny Smith Board meets the third Thursday at 7 p.m. at Ione Fire Hall.
KALTRAN BUS SCHEDULE
DIAMOND LAKE WATER & SEWER DIST. Shanklin
Kiss
Harkness
509-445-1090 Offices located at 1981 Black Road, Usk WA 99180. Hours are 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday-Friday. Commissioners meet second Tuesday of each month at 9 a.m. Commissioners (six-year term): Chairman R.L. Shanklin (2011), Vice chairman Steve Kiss (2015), Secretary John Harkness (2013). Manager: Kelly Driver
NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION (USDA) 509-447-4217 Fax: 509-447-0371 Located at Newport Post Office, in same office as Pend Oreille Conservation District. Resource conservationist: Mark Simpson
PEND OREILLE CONSERVATION DISTRICT 509-447-5370 Fax: 509-447-0371 E-mail: admin@pocd.org P.O. Box 280, Newport, WA, 99156. Office located with the Natural Resource Conservation Service in the Newport Federal Building, 100 N. Washington, Room 110. Board of supervisors: chairman Glenn Lockwood, vice chairman George Stuivenga, treasurer Randy Leestma, two vacant seats. Board meets the third Monday of every month at 5:30 p.m. (except in January and July when meeting dates and times may vary. No meeting in July.) Election and appointments are in March.
CEMETERY DIST. NO. 1 Mail: P.O. Box 5015, Newport, WA 99156 The district covers Pend Oreille County from the Spokane County line up to Blueslide, and is responsible for maintaining and operating the Newport Cemetery. Operates on special tax levies and donations. C o m m i s s i o n e r s : ch a i r m a n Fr a n k Capehart, George Lunden, Bonnie Carstens. The commissioners meet the second Wednesday of the month at 8:15 a.m. at the courthouse on Fourth Street in Newport.
509-447-4660 Fax: 509-447-0180 172 South Shore Road, Newport, WA 99156-9300 Operates water and sewer systems around Diamond Lake. Commissioners (six-year term): chairman Bob Graham (2011), Secretary Richard Swan (2011), Ray King (2013). Board meets on the first and third Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the district office. Office open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. MondayFriday. Maintenance hours 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Sunday. In addition, they can be reached by telephone after hours for emergencies.
Hours of Operation: Monday-Thursday Arrivals
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Wal-Mart at Division ............... 5:45 am ..................... 5:55 am Riverside................................. 6:15 am ..................... 6:20 am Wellness Center ..................... 7:00 am ..................... 7:05 am Tribal Court ............................. 7:15 am ..................... 7:20 am
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Ione......................................... 8:10 am ..................... 8:20 am Wellness Center ..................... 9:20 am ..................... 9:45 am Panther Pit, Cusick ................. 9:55 am ..................... 10:00 am Usk ......................................... 10:05 am ................... 10:10 am Wellness Center ..................... 10:15 am ................... 11:30 am Ione......................................... 12:30 pm ................... 12:40 pm
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Mail: P.O. Box 463, Colbert, WA 99005 Located at Sacheen Lake in southern Pend Oreille County, the Sacheen Lake Sewer & Water District is working on lake water quality, lake level issues, milfoil control and development of a sewer system. The district also maintains the Myers/ Harter Sanctuary, located near the corner of Highway 211 and Fertile Valley Road. Commissioners: position 1 Perry Pearman (2011), position 2 Gary Garrett (2015), position 3 Peggy Johnsen (2013) Managing secretary: Sheila Pearman Commissioners meet at Sacheen Lake Fire Station, Highway 211, on the first Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m.
LENORA WATER & SEWER DIST. 509-671-6363 1091 Lenora Drive, Usk, WA 99180 Operates water and sewer facility in Camelot and Skookum Rendezvous development areas, south of Usk. Administrative assistant: Joni Stillian Commissioners meet second Tuesday of the month at 9 a.m. at 1091 Lenora Drive. Commissioners: Iris Baker, Charles Anderson, Richard Johnson
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Wellnes Center ....................... 1:40 pm ..................... 1:50 pm Panther Pit, Cusick ................. 2:00 pm .................... 2:05 pm Usk ........................................ 2:10 pm ..................... 2:15 pm Wellness Center ..................... 2:20 pm ..................... 2:50 pm Ione......................................... 3:40 pm ..................... 3:55 pm Tribal Court ............................ 4:45 pm ..................... 4:50 pm Wellness Center ..................... 5:00 pm ..................... 5:05 pm Newport .................................. 6:2 am ....................... 6:30 am Wellness Center ..................... 7:00 am ..................... 8:00 am Riverside................................. 8:45 am ..................... 8:45 am Walmart .................................. 9:10 am ..................... 9:20 am Riverside................................. 9:45 am ..................... 9:50 am Wellness Center ..................... 10:30 am Wellness Center ........................................................ 2:30 pm Riverside................................. 3:10 pm ..................... 3:15 pm Walmart .................................. 3:40 pm ..................... 3:45 pm Riverside................................. 4:10 pm ..................... 4:15 pm Wellness Center ..................... 4:55 pm ..................... 5:05 pm Newport .................................. 5:30 pm ..................... 5:33 pm
The KALTRAN van is available for local transports. All requests must be 24 hour notice in advance. To schedule an appointment please call the KALTRAN offices at 509-447-7247. 2011 WHO’S IN CHARGE 5
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2011 GUIDE TO GOVERNMENT IN PEND OREILLE AND WEST BONNER COUNTIES P.O. Box 544, Newport, WA 99156 Billing: 509-238-6544 Commissioners meet the second Saturday at 9 a.m. in the Box Canyon Room at the PUD building in Newport. Commissioners: Pat Gracio, president 509-939-6781; Patricia Thornton, secretary; Don Whisler, treasurer
CHIPPEWA WATER & SEWER DIST. 509-442-2225 P.O. Box 33, Ione, WA 99139 Operates water distribution and sewer systems in Chippewa area. Commissioners: chairwoman Nancy Taylor (2013), Sheila Reed (2011), Julie Brown (2013) Clerk: Terri Taylor
SOUTH PEND OREILLE FIRE & RESCUE Serving south Pend Oreille County including Diamond Lake, Sacheen Lake, Deer Valley, South Camden, Fertile Valley and Peaceful Valley areas. Chief: Mike Nokes 509-447-5305 Commissioners: Gary Wilkey 509-4470744, Randy Miller 509-292-8065, Leonard Pielli 509-447-3793, Galen Hansen 509-2929458, Linda Vasholo 509-292-2693, Karen Johnston 509-939-7714. Commissioners meet the second Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. at Diamond Lake Station. Diamond Lake Station is staffed 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday. Mail: 325272 Hwy. 2, Newport WA Website: www.spofr.org
FIRE DIST. 2 509-442-2311 Fax: 509-442-2333 North Pend Oreille County Commissioners: Rick Stone, Dick Norton, Sandie Durand Commissioners meet on the second and fourth Monday at 10 a.m. Station 23, 390442 State Route 20, Ione WA. Chief: Scott Doughty Administrative assistant: John Rumelhart
FIRE DIST. 4 509-447-2476 Fax: 509-447-5530 Covers from north city limits of Newport to the Cusick Flat, including Dalkena, Davis Lake and Usk, west of Pend Oreille River. 11 Dalkena Street, Newport, WA 99156 Fire chief: Chris Wyrobek Commissioners: chairman Randy Shukle, James Anderson, Randy Wyrobek Secretary: DarLynn Petrie Commissioners meet on the first and third Wednesdays at 6 p.m. at Station No. 41 at Dalkena. www.pofd4.org or for information: info@ pofd4.org
FIRE DIST. 5 509-671-2286 Serves Blueslide, Ruby and Locke areas, with fire station south of Ruby. Chief: Jay Foster, 509-671-2286 Commissioners: chairman Gary Cowee, Winnie Sundseth, Allan Jones Secretary: Winnie Sundseth Fire station located at 406722 Hwy. 20, Cusick, WA 99119
Commissioners meet on the second Tuesday of every month, 7 p.m., at the fire station.
FIRE DIST. 6 509-447-3736 Fax: Same Serves east side of Pend Oreille River in Pioneer Park-Furport-Skookum areas, with fire station at Furport. Chief: Jim Robinson Assistant Chief: Nito Wilson Commissioners: Greg Church, Mike McLaughlin, Art Falk Mailing address: 7572 LeClerc Road South, Newport, WA 99156 Commissioners meet second Monday of month at 6 p.m. at the Furport fire station. Secretary: Vicki Miles E-mail: firedist6@surf1.ws
FIRE DIST. 8 509-447-5325 Serves Spring Valley area; fire station at Spring Valley and Tweedie roads. Fire training meetings: first and second Mondays of each month 7 p.m. at fire station. Commissioners: Larry Johnson, Roger Castle, Jim Hiebert Commissioners meet on the third Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the fire station. Chief: Christopher Lee Smith Secretary/treasurer: Janice L. Smith, P.O. Box 947, Newport, WA 99156 E-mail: POCFD8@myior.com
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
PEND OREILLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL 509-447-5569 Located at 301 W. Spruce, Suite E, Newport, WA 99156 Facilitator and coordinators for countywide business and economic issues. Promote business retention and expanWyrobek sion. Board chairman: Lonnie Johnson Vice chairman: Terry Knapton Director: Jamie Wyrobek EDC Board members: Lonnie Johnson, Chair, Seattle City Light, Terry Knapton, Vice Chair, Kalispel Tribe of Indians, Bob Shanklin, Treasurer, Port of Pend Oreille, Diane Wear, Secretary, Commissioner Pend Oreille County, Loyce Akers, PORTA, Dan Peterson, Commissioner PO PUD, Bob Spencer, Mayor Town of Cusick, Newport Area Chamber of Commerce- Alex Stanton, North Pend Oreille Chamber of Commerce- Jeanne Law, Pend Oreille Business Network- Leslie Maki
TRI-COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIST. 509-684-4571 Located at 986 South Main Ave. # A, Colville, WA 99114-2300 E-mail: rwillford@teddonline.com Function: Support the development of a stable and diverse economy in Pend Oreille, Stevens and Ferry counties by building partner Continued on next page
Partnering with Pend Oreille County STRENGTHENING OUR COMMUNITY WHILE PRESERVING OUR CULTURAL HERITAGE • The Kalispel Tribe is rich in heritage. Our traditions have taught us cultural pride, and working together continues the advancement of our people and our community. • We are working to create a bright future for all. The Kalispel Tribe is the largest employer in Pend Oreille County. We continue to generate hundreds of jobs, and our team members earn living wage salaries. We’re helping to invigorate the economy.
(509) 445-1147 • www.kalispeltribe.com 2011 WHO’S IN CHARGE 7
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BONNER COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
Court Operations: 215 S. First Ave., Sandpoint, ID 83864, 208-265-1432 The office of county clerk/auditor/recorder issues marriage and liquor licenses, prepares budgets, files all court cases, handles payroll, pays the bills, remits funds to all taxing districts, records legal documents, certifies county elections, and keeps court records.
TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR-PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR 208-265-1433
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208-265-1438 Fax: 208-265-1460 1500 Highway 2, No. 208 Sandpoint, Idaho 83864 Cornel Rasor, Dist. 1 (2012) Mike Nielsen, Dist. 2 (2014) Lewis Rich, Chairman, Dist. 3 (2012) Salary: $56,000 The three-member board of county commissioners is the main governing body of Bonner County. Two commissioners are elected each biennium – one for a two-year term, one for a four-year term. Business of the commissioners is conducted Monday-Friday at the commissioners’ office in the former Federal Building on Highway 2 in Sandpoint. General meetings to receive public input are held every Tuesday at 8:45 a.m. The commissioners set the annual budget for all county departments, but do not govern operation of the departments, which are directed by other elected officials. The commissioners, with assistance from staff and citizens committees, oversee operation of such services as airports, planning and zoning, road and bridge, solid waste, noxious weed control, waterway improvements and trail grooming. The commissioners also pass ordinances, fix county tax rates and act as a board of equalization in property valuation disputes.
CLERK/AUDITOR/ RECORDER 208-265-1437 Marie Scott (2014) Salary: $56,000 Auditing, Recording, Elections and Assistance: 1500 Highway 2, Third Floor, Sandpoint, ID 83864
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Cheryl D. Piehl (2014) Salary: $56,000 1500 Highway 2, Suite 304, Sandpoint, ID 83864The office of county treasurer is responsible for receiving moneys belonging to the county, ac- Piehl counting for their receipt and safely keeping and investing such funds. The treasurer is responsible for disbursing moneys from the county treasury as directed by the county auditor or the board of county commissioners. The county treasurer acts as tax collector and is responsible for the collection of taxes on real and personal property, taxes on harvested timber and the collection of special assessments. The treasurer is the ex-officio public administrator. In addition, the office issues certain occupational licenses, including those for pawnbrokers and auctioneers.
COUNTY ASSESSOR 208-265-1440 Jerry Clemons (2014) Salary: $56,000 The office of county assessor, located at 1500 Highway 2, Suite 205, Sandpoint, is primarily concerned with setting equitable values for tax Clemons purposes on both real and personal property, including mobile and manufactured homes, and processing property tax exemptions, the deadlines of which are as follows: agriculture, March 15; circuit breaker, April 15; homeowner, April 15; forest land, Dec. 31. Forms are available in the office or can be mailed on request. Information about exemptions and downloadable forms are available from Web site: www.co.bonner.id.us/assessor. The office is also an agent of the Idaho Transportation Department in titling vehicles and vehicle licensing.
SHERIFF 208-263-8417 Daryl Wheeler (2013) Salary: $56,000 Bonner County Sheriff’s Office 4001 N. Boyer, Sandpoint The office of county sheriff Wheeler has a number of powers and duties including police powers; jail-keeping powers; powers as officers of the court and process server; drivers’ licensing and other powers vested to the office by the state.
PLANNING DEPT. 208-265-1458 Fax: 208-265-1463 E-mail: planning@co.bonner.id.us Planning director: Clare Marley, AICP Commission members: chair Margaret Hall (resides in Priest Lake area), Vice Chair Roger A. Darr (resides in Sagle), Jan Rumore (resides in Sandpoint), David Williams (resides in Gold Creek area north of Sandpoint), Doug Marks (resides in Sagle area) Greg Snow (resides in Oldtown). Public hearings are generally held on the first Tuesday of each month commencing at 5 p.m. in the meeting room of the Bonner County Administrative Building, located at 1500 Highway 2, Sandpoint. Any communications addressed to the planning commission may be forwarded to the Bonner County Planning Department at 1500 Highway 2, Suite 208, Sandpoint, ID 83864-1300. The seven-member commission reviews land use proposals in unincorporated Bonner County. The commission makes decisions to either approve or deny conditional use permit
applications, and makes recommendations to the Bonner County commissioners to either approve or deny proposed subdivision and zone change applications, and proposed amendments relating to Bonner County Revised Code, Title 12 and the Comprehensive Plan. Website: www.co.bonner.id.us/planning.
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY 208-263-6714 Louis E. Marshall III Salary: $80,000 127 S. First Ave., Sandpoint, ID 83864. The county prosecuting attorney, which is a full-time position, together with six Marshall deputy prosecutors, provides legal advice and representation to the public officials of the county, prosecutes felony, misdemeanor, juvenile, and infraction cases, child protection matters, drug task force cases, fish and game matters, traffic cases and provides both victim and witness assistance.
PUBLIC DEFENDER 208-255-7889 Fax: 208-255-7559 Located at 406 S. Ella St., Sandpoint, ID 83864, off Highway 2 behind the Dairy Depot/ Conoco Gas Station. (A right turn on Ella Street if you are traveling from Priest River.) Public defenders: Isabella Robertson, public defender Janet K. Whitney, chief deputy public defender Mary F. Gigray-Shanahan, Deputy Public Defender Continued on next page
2011 GUIDE TO GOVERNMENT IN PEND OREILLE AND WEST BONNER COUNTIES COUNTY CORONER Kathryn Rose (2010) Salary: $40,000 127 S. First Ave., Sandpoint ID 83864 The office of county coroner investigates questionable causes of death to assure that the medical certification and Rose cause of death are properly completed.
FIRST DISTRICT COURT 208-265-1445 Bonner County is included in the first of seven district courts in the state. Elected every four years, a district court judge can hear all cases and proceedings including criminal cases, appeals from Verby the Magistrate’s Division, and contract-related cases. District Court Judge: Steven C. Verby John Mitchell of Kootenai County is the administrative judge.
MAGISTRATE COURT 208-265-1446 The Magistrate’s Division of the District Court was created to handle cases then handled by probate, justice and police courts, which were abolished by the state legislature in 1969. This reorganization created one system court of judicial administration in the state of Idaho. The Magistrate’s Division handles misdemeanor criminal cases, divorce, estate, child protection and adoption cases, as well as
cases involving less that $10,000, small claims, traffic infractions, and preliminary hearings on felony cases. Magistrate Judges: Debra Heise and Barbara Buchanan.
JUSTICE SERVICES 208-263-1602 Located at 4105 N. Boyer, Suite B, in Sandpoint. Mail: P.O. Box 2016, Sandpoint, ID 83864. The office is responsible for youths who are going through the court system. Justice services also provides adult misdemeanor services. Director: Debbie Stallcup Probation manager: Ron Stultz
PUBLIC WORKS 208-255-5681 335 McGhee Road, Suite 107, Sandpoint, ID 83864 Hours are 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday. Closed 12 Noon to 1 p.m. • Road and bridge director: Ryan Luttmann • Solid waste, waterways, parks and recreation, weeds director: Leslie Marshall
PEND OREILLE BASIN COMMISSION 208-263-4984 Advisory board for water quality and quantity in the Pend Oreille Basin. Program Coordinator: Erin Mader Commissioners: chairman Ford Elsaesser, Marc Brinkmeyer, Linda Mitchell, Craig Hill, Brent Baker, Doug Conde, Caryn Miske The commission meets quarterly, see website or call for details. 120 E. Lake Street, Suite 301, Sandpoint,
ID 83864 E-mail: Emader@lakescommission.com Website: www.lakescommission.com
EXTENSION OFFICE 208-263-8511 Fax: 208-263-6191 4205 N. Boyer Ave., Sandpoint, ID 83864, fairgrounds E-mail: Bonner@uidaho.edu Office open Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed official holidays. Extension educator: Susan Traver 4-H program coordinator: Nancy Wright 4-H and extension office administration assistant: Patti Speelmon Extension educator: Mike Bauer Home and commercial horticulture and small farms.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Manages natural and manmade disaster response, 911 dispatch, county emergency medical services and ambulance transport. Also administers the BONFIRE wild land/ urban interface fire program. Non-emergency: 208-265-5525 Emergencies: 911 • Bonner County Emergency Management 335 McGhee Road, Suite 105, Sandpoint, ID 83864 Office: 208-265-8867 Fax: 208-255-7077 Director: Bob Howard, e-mail bhoward@ co.bonner.id.us BONFIRE program: e-mail www.plrcd. org/NOFIRE/ • 911 Communication Center 4001 N. Boyer Ave., Building #3, Sand-
point, ID 83864 Emergency Number: 911 Non Emergency: 208-265-5525 Fax: 208-265-5490 Director: Marcus Robbins, 208-263-8417 ext. 3307, e-mail mrobbins@bonnerso.org Supervisor: Jaime Martinez, 208-265-5482, e-mail jmartinez@co.bonner.id.us • Emergency Medical Services (EMS) 521 N. Third Ave., Sandpoint, ID 83864 Office: 208-255-2194 Fax: 208-263-0349 Chief: Rob Wakeley, e-mail rwakeley@ co.bonner.id.us Administrative financial assistant: Sara Nixon, snixon@co.bonner.id.us
FAIRGROUNDS 208-263-8414 Fax: 208-265-2214 E-mail: bonnercountyfair@intermaxnetworks.com Website: www.co.bonner.id.us/fairgrounds 4203 N. Boyer Ave., Sandpoint, ID 83864 The Bonner County fair is held the third full week of August, not including Labor Day weekend. Year-round activities are scheduled. The fair board meets the first Monday of each month at the fairgrounds office at 6 p.m. excluding January 2011 and September 2010. Fair board: Tim Cary, Gail Curless, Roberta Kundsen, Billie Cochran, Sharon Dalton, Marj Tilley. Junior Advisory Board meets Monday at 5 p.m.; May, July, Sept. 1st, and November 2010, February and April, 2011. Fairgrounds manager: Rhonda Livingstone Groundskeeper: Robert Snider Continued on next page
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2011 GUIDE TO GOVERNMENT IN PEND OREILLE AND WEST BONNER COUNTIES 2011 schedule: Endurcross Mayand July – 6 p.m. Rodeo Aug. 20, 21 – 7 p.m. Fair Open Horse Show August Fair Aug. 23-27 Demolition Derby Aug. 27 – 6 p.m. New campground with 32 RV campsites, pavilion, restrooms and showers. Call for reservations.
WEST BONNER GROOMER ASSC. & COMMITTEE Appointed by the county commissioners, the west county snowmobile committee oversees state funding and operation of Idaho Parks and Recreation groomers in the Priest Lake area. The association also provides and coordinates hundreds of hours of volunteer work and other work and funding sources for the snowmobile trail system. Committee members: Chairman Russ Brown, treasurer Pat Akins, Bob Ekler, Roger Conant, Mike Courteau, Craig Hill, Jim Peirone, Jim McReynolds, Mike Budig, Rick Ruffle, Peggy Smith. Advisory committee: Barbara Benscoter, Mick Schanilec, Mike Sudnikovich, Eric Anderson, Ryan Luttmann, Mike Thom, Marc Hildesheim, Larry Wendlandt, Mike Nielsen, Adam Brown, Lonnie Johnson.
CITIES
CITY OF PRIEST RIVER 208-448-2123 City Hall, 552 High Street, open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday. Mail: P.O. Box 415, Priest River, ID 83856. Water and sewer are payable on the 15th of each Martin month. Dog licenses are due by Jan. 31 of each year. Mayor: Jim Martin (2013) Council: Peggy George (2013), Doug Wagner (2011), Jeff Connolly (2013), Rob Perkins (2011). Council meets on the first and third Mondays of each month, at 6 p.m. in the council chambers at city hall. City clerk: Laurel Knoles Deputy City Clerk: Arletta Hogan Deputy city clerk: Lynda Ayers Animal control: Tami Bell, 208-448-1693 Public works supervisor: John Wilson Building official: William Cleveland
Fire chief: Les Kokanos Police chief: Ray Roberts City attorney: Phil Robinson The city also has a Historic Preservation Commission and a Parks Commission.
CITY OF OLDTOWN 208-437-3833 City hall, 215 N. Washington Ave., located one block east of Highway 41, is open from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Also serves as the office of the West Bonner Water and Sewer Orr District. Mayor: Lonnie L. Orr (2012) Council: Anna Burns (2014), Gene Scott (2012), Susan Jones (2012), and Bobby Jones (2014) Council meets the second Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at city hall. City clerk: Sheila Gormley Public works: Karel Mrazek
LIBRARIES
WEST BONNER LIBRARY DISTRICT Priest River branch
208-448-2207 E-mail: westbonnerlibrary@priestriver.com 118 Main St., Priest River ID 83856 Hours are Monday 10 a.m. Crill to 5 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Wednesday and Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Director: Katie Crill Library board: Julie Fhuere, Nancy Romero, Jean Elsaesser, Alice Booth, Jim Stevens. Board meets second Tuesday of each month. Friends of the West Bonner Library District President: Irene Broderick Blanchard Library Located at 412 Railroad Ave., Blanchard Mail: P.O. Box 27, Blanchard ID 83804 Hours are Tuesday and Thursday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Wednesday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
PRIEST LAKE LIBRARY 208-443-2454
District Business Office 509-447-2158 Newport Public Library 509-447-2111/800-366-3654 Ione Public Library 509-442-3030
Calispel Valley Library 509-445-1215 Metalines Library 509-446-3282
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WEST BONNER SCHOOL DIST. NO. 83 208-448-4439 Fax: 208-448-4629 Administration office is located at 134 S. Main St., Priest River, ID 83856 Superintendent: Michael McGuire Business manager/clerk of the board: Debra Buttrey McGuire Trustees: Zone 3 Eric Eldenburg (2011); Zone 2 Peggy Smith (2013); Zone 1 Galen Miller, chairman (2011); Zone 5 Unfilled; Zone 4 Wade Coldiron (2013). The board of trustees meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. at various locations in the district. • School Bus Transportation director: Joe Kaveshan Bus shop/dispatcher: 208-448-2451 School closure info: 208-448-1874 • Priest River Lamanna Senior High School 208-448-1211 208-448-1212 596 Highway 57, Priest River, ID 83856. Grades nine through 12. Principal: Shelley Brooks • Priest River Junior High School 208-448-1118 Fax: 208-448-1119 5709 Highway 2, ID 83856. Grades seven and eight. Principal: Gary Go • Priest River Elementary School 208-448-1181 Fax: 208-448-1328 231 Harriet, Priest River, ID 83856. Kindergarten through sixth grade. Principal: Sue Lee
• Idaho Hill Elementary School 208-437-4227 Fax: 208-437-2290 402 E. Third St., Oldtown, ID 83822. Kindergarten through sixth grade. Principal: Susie Luckey • Priest Lake Elementary School 208-443-2555 Fax: 208-443-3845 27732 Highway 57, Priest Lake, ID 83856. Kindergarten through sixth grade. Principal: Gary Go • PREP Alternative High School 208-448-2860 Fax: 208-448-4659 694 Hwy 57, Priest River, ID 83856 Principal: Michael McGuire
DISTRICTS
WEST BONNER CEMETERY MAINTENANCE DIST. 208-448-2525 681 Cemetery Road, Priest River, ID 83856 Operates Evergreen Cemetery in Priest River Commissioners: Bill Westover, Tom Holman, Larry Rosenberger Attorney: Fonda Jovick Superintendent: Roy Cliff Secretary: Linda Beckedahl
COOLIN SEWER DIST. 208-443-2034 or 208-290-3318 Mail: P.O. Box 86, Coolin, ID 83821 Provides sewer services in a portion of the Coolin and Cavanaugh Bay areas. Board meets first Tuesday at 8 a.m. at the district office on Eastside Road. Board: chairman Chris Warren, vice chairman Stuart Wagner, Gordon Cook, Gene Nett, Tom Nicholson Secretary: Mary Meek 208-290-3318 Maintenance: Chris Morris 208-443-2034 Email: coolinsewer@gmail.com
KALISPELL BAY SEWER DIST. 208-443-2338 P.O. Box 517, Nordman, ID 83848 Runs from Indian Rock up to Hill’s Resort, plus a portion of the Luby Bay Road, at Priest Lake. Board meets at Kalispell Bay Sewer District Office at 7:30 a.m. on the second Monday of the month unless otherwise posted per Idaho Open Meeting Law. Board: chairman Russ Coykendall, Linda Anderson, Jim Anderson, Gary Rudie, Roger Continued on next page
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Located on Highway 57 north of Luby Bay turnoff. Mail: 28769 Hwy. 57 Priest Lake, ID 83856 Hours: Tuesday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Wednesday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Thursday: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Library director: Jody Pettit Board of trustees: chair woman Roseymary Yocum, vice chairwoman Tracy Olmo, historian Marcella Cooper, treasurer Barbie Johnson, secretary Jody Pettit, ArleySue Hagman, Lana Feldman. Board meets the third Tuesday in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and December at 3 p.m. at the Priest Lake Public Library.
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GRANITE-REEDER WATER & SEWER DIST. 208-443-2173 Address: P.O. Box 456, Nordman, ID 83848 Board meets first Wednesday of the month, usually at 3:30 p.m. at the sewer district office in the Copper Bay Construction building. Board members: chairman Vince Aguirre, Don Pratt, Ken Hagman, Dave Current, Denny Franco. Office Clerk: Lori McReynolds 208-4432173
OUTLET BAY SEWER DIST. 208-443-3831 149 Outlet Bay Road, Priest Lake, ID 83856 Provides sewer services in portions of the Outlet Bay and Lamb Creek areas. Office hours are Tuesday through Thursday, 9-11 a.m. Board meets the third Thursday, but call for exact date and time. Board members: chairman Richard Hamm, Lana Feldman, James Phelps, Jim Hoagland, Greg Bradbury. Field manager: Fritz Broschet Office manager: Kari Davis
SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DIST. 208-263-5310 USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service 1224 WashingtonAve., Suite 101, Sandpoint, ID 83864 Fax: 208-263-0290 District conservationist: Greg Becker E-mail: greg.becker@id.usda.gov Provides natural resource conservation planning and technical assistance to protect soil, water, forest management and wildlife habitat for private landowners.
LACLEDE WATER DIST. 208-255-4068 P.O. Box 0222, Laclede ID 83841. Operates water system in Laclede area. Board meets the second Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Laclede Community Hall. Board: chairwoman Kathy Doyle, Randall
Mclain, Louis Knapik, Jerry Doyle Secretary: Dori Tucker Bookkeeper: Shelley Carter Operations: Doug Carothers
WEST BONNER WATER & SEWER DIST. 208-437-3833 Provides water and sewer services in the Oldtown and Idaho Hill areas. Office at Oldtown City Hall, 215 N. Washington Ave., Oldtown, ID 83822. Board meets on the second Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at city hall. Board: chairman Lonnie Orr, vice chairman Bob Sedlacek, Carl Kloepfer, Jan Edgar, Randy Edgar.
PEND OREILLE HOSPITAL DISTRICT 208-263-1441 The district covers all of Bonner County and collects nominal property taxes to assist in maintenance operations of Bonner General Hospital. Board of directors: Ford Elsaesser, Tim Cochran, Howard Faux, Richard Neher, Tom Lawrence, Jack Parker, John Porter, Verna White, Edie Holmes
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PANHANDLE AREA COUNCIL 208-772-0584
Fax: 208-772-6196 E-mail: jimd@pacni.org Business center located at 11100 N. Airport Drive, Hayden, ID 83835 Serves the five northernmost counties of Idaho. Office open Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Owns a small business incubator; provides loans for development of small and large businesses; offering counseling for businesses; provides economic development planning, grant writing and administration for cities and counties. Executive director: Jim Deffenbaugh
PEND OREILLE COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL “Building Partnerships between Businesses and Communities for a Stable and Diverse Economy.”
PRIEST RIVER DEVELOPMENT CORP. 208-448-1312 Fax: 208-448-2905 E-mail: prdc@povn.com Website: www.priestriver.org/prdc Mail: P.O. Box 400, Priest River, ID 83856. Office hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The PRDC is a non-profit corporation that seeks to stimulate economic growth in Priest River and the surrounding area. The PRDC operates the Priest River Industrial Park. President: Martin Negle
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WEST PEND OREILLE FIRE DISTRICT Fire emergencies: 911 Station 1: 208-448-2035 Fire Chief: 208-448-2865 Cell: 208-290-5732 Fax: 208-448-2600 Serves rural areas surrounding Priest River and within city limits. Fire chief: Les Kokanos Commissioners: Larry Larsen, Terry Watts, Doug Blair Commissioners meet first and third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at the fire hall on Hwy. 57 in Priest River.
COOLIN-CAVANAUGH BAY FIRE DIST. Fire emergencies: 911 208-443-3118 Serves east side of Priest Lake with fire station at Coolin. Commissioners: Bob Johns, Glenn Bowers, Paul Storro The commissioners meet quarterly, usually the second month of the quarter. Mail: P.O. Box 6, Coolin, ID 83821 Business number: 208-443-3118 Manager: Pat Wagner Fire Chief: Peggy Smith
SPIRIT LAKE FIRE DIST. Fire emergencies: 911 208-623-5800
min@spiritlakefire.com Serves Blanchard/Spirit Lake area Fire chief: John DeBernardi Commissioners: Mark Miller, District 2, Chairman, Chuck Hodge, District 3, Tom Russell, District 1 Commissioners meet first and third Wednesdays of the month at 4 p.m. at Spirit Lake Fire Protection District Station No. 1, 32168 N. 6th Ave., Spirit Lake, ID. Mail: P.O. Box 116, Spirit Lake ID 83869
WEST BONNER FIRE DIST. Fire emergencies: 911 Idaho Hill served by Newport Fire Department Commissioners: Lavona Bauerrichter, Randy Edgar, Karleen Lee. Holds annual budget hearing at Oldtown City Hall West Priest Lake Fire Dist. Fire emergencies: 911
WEST PRIEST LAKE FIRE DISTRICT Fire emergencies: 911 208-443-2551 West side of Priest Lake, from Kokanee Trailer Park to Distillery Bay, with fire stations at Kalispell Bay, Nordman and Lamb Creek. 4777 West Lakeshore Road, Priest Lake, ID, 83856 Commissioners: Craig Hill, Tom Bell, Bill Bushman Commissioners meet last Monday of the month, Hill’s Resort, 5:00 p.m.
NORTH OF THE NARROWS FIRE DIST. Fire emergencies, 911 208-443-2979 Serves most of the 10 miles along Priest Lake East Shore Road from Bear Creek to Sandpiper Shores. 14374 East Shore Road, Coolin, ID 83821 Fire chief: Dean Fiedler Commissioners: chairman Dean Fiedler, Dean Showers, secretary/treasurer Galen Miller. Meets quarterly on the second Thursday in January, April, July and October at 2 p.m. at the fire station with budget hearing in August.
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website: www.labrador.house.gov Coeur d’Alene: 208-667-0310 State Governor Butch Otter (R) P.O. Box 83720 Boise, ID 83720-0034 208-334-2100 Web: http://gov.idaho.gov/
Sen. Mike Crapo (R) 239 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 202-224-6142 CDA: 208-664-5490 Website: crapo.senate.gov
Legislative Dist. 1 Sen. Shawn Keough (R) P.O. Box 101 Sandpoint, ID 83864 208-263-1839 E-mail: shawn@shawnkeough.com
Sen. Jim Risch (R) United States Senate 483 Russell Senate Office Bldg. Washington, D.C. 20510 202-224-2752 website: risch.senate.gov Coeur d’Alene: 208-667-6130
Rep. Eric Anderson (R) 33 Match Bay Road Priest Lake, ID 83856 208-443-1201 E-mail: eanderson@house.idaho.gov Rep. George Eskridge (R) P.O. Box 112 Dover, ID 83825 208-265-0123 e-mail: geskridge@coldreams.com
Congressman Raul Labrador United States Senate 1523 Longworth HOB Washington, DC 20515 202-225-6611
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2421 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515 202-225-2006 www.mcmorrisrodgers. house.gov Local: 10 N. Post St. Suite 625 Spokane WA 99201 Spokane: 509-353-2374 Colville: 509-684-3481
Sen. Maria Cantwell (D) 511 Dirksen Senate Bldg. Washington DC 20510 202-224-3441 http://cantwell.senate.gov Local: U.S. Courthouse 920 W. Riverside, Suite 697 Spokane WA 99201 509-353-2507
State Governor Chris Gregoire 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
Sen. Patty Murray (D) 173 Russell Senate Office Bldg. Washington DC 20510 202-224-2621 http://murray.senate.gov/ Local: 10 N. Post St. Suite 600 Spokane WA 99201 509-624-9515 Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R) Fifth Congressional District 12 WHO’S IN CHARGE 2011
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Legislative District 7 Sen. Bob Morton (R) 115D Irv Newhouse Building P.O. Box 40407 Olympia WA 98504-0407 360-786-7612 E-mail: morton.bob@leg. wa.gov Home: 3278 Pierre Lake Rd Kettle Falls, WA 99141 509-684-5132 509-684-5132
Rep. Joel Kretz (R) 335A Legislative Building P.O. Box 40600 Olympia WA 98504-0600 360-786-7988 E-mail: kretz.joel@leg. wa.gov Home Office: 20 N. Main St. Omak, WA 98841 509-826-7203
Legislative Dist. 2 Sen. Joyce Broadsword (R) 590 Heath Lake Road Sagle ID 83860 208-263-3250 E-mail: jbroadsword@senate.idaho.gov
Rep. R. J. “Dick” Harwood (R) 81527 Hwy. 3 South St. Maries, ID 83861 208-582-0171 E-mail: dharwood@house.idaho.gov Legislature Toll Free during session January through March: 800/626-0471
Rep. Shannon McMillan (R) PO Box 26 Silverton ID 83867 208-752-1800
LAMBARTH LAW OFFICE ATTORNEY & COUNSELOR AT LAW S. 102 Union, Newport, WA 99156 Phone (509) 447-3036 Fax (509) 447-5580
Douglas D. Lambarth FAMILY LAW • DUI • REAL ESTATE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION • CRIMINAL DEFENSE • WILLS & PROBATE CIVIL LITIGATION & APPEALS
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Rep. Shelly Short (R) 204 Modular Building A P.O. Box 40600 Olympia WA 98504-0600 360-786-7908 E-mail: short.shelly@leg. wa.gov Home office: 147 North Clark Ave. Suite 5 Republic WA 99166 509-775-8047 Washington Legislative Hotline 1-800-562-6000 (in session, weekdays 8 a.m.noon, 1-4:30 p.m.) Legislative homepage: http://www.leg.wa.gov Status of bills: http://www. leg.wa.gov/www/bills.htm
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