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A government directory for Pend Oreille County, Wash., and West Bonner County, Idaho.TRANSCRIPT
A SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT TO THE NEWPORT MINER & GEM STATE MINER
2012 Guide to Government in Pend Oreille & West Bonner CountiesEditor’s Note: The following information will also be posted on The Miner’s Web site at www.pendoreil-lerivervalley.com. If changes are warranted throughout the year, please contact The Miner at 509-447-2433.
PEND OREILLE COUNTY
COUNTY OFFICESPend Oreille County offices are located at
the following locations, all in Newport:• County Courthouse, 625 W. Fourth
St. - Assessor, Auditor, Commissioners, Hu-man Resources, Public Works, Community Development, Treasurer. Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. Commissioner hours are Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Courthouse Annex, 418 S. Scott Ave. - WSU Extension and Weed Board offices.
• Sheriff’s Office, 331 S. Garden Ave. - Sher-iff’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, Devel-opmental Disability Services and Prevention.
COMMISSIONERS
Hankey Wear Merrill
509-447-4119888-740-8719
Laura Merrill, Chair (2014)Diane Wear, Vice-Chair (2012)John Hankey, Member (2012)Four-year termsAnnual salary: $53,148Duties: Serve as chief legislative and execu-
tive body in county; including, but not limited to, approve taxes; adopt a balanced budget, operate budgets under control of appointed department heads; oversee public roads and works; counseling; planning of unincorporated areas; and other services which are not clearly the responsibility of another elected official. Appoint citizens to commissioners and boards; represent the county locally, regionally and sate wide on various boards such as public health and economic development.
Mail: P.O. Box 5025, Newport, WA 99156Board meets every Monday and Tuesday at
9 a.m. in Commissioners’ office, main floor of the courthouse.
Clerk of the Board: Chris MylarOffice hours: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday
through Thursday.
HUMAN RESOURCES509-447-6499
Duties: Receive and process all county
AUDITOR509-447-6474
Fax: 509-447-2475Marianne Nichols (2014)Four-year termAnnual salary: $53,148Duties: Finance: Maintain coun-
ty’s central computerized ac-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, coun-ty, 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 mar-riage licenses.
Mail: P.O. Box 5015, Newport, WA 99156
Nichols
ASSESSOR509-447-4312
Fax: 509-447-6450James McCroskey (2014)Four-year term. Annual salary: $53,148Duties: Determines value
of all real private property in the county; constructs a prop-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; admin-isters current use assessment program.
Mail: P.O. Box 5010, Newport, WA 99156
McCroskey
TREASURER509-447-3612
Fax: 509-447-0318Terri Miller (2014)Four-year term. Annual salary: $53,148The treasurer serves multiple
state and local governmental entities and is accountable directly to the citizens. Primary responsibilities include: Collecting real and personal property taxes (including performing foreclosures on real property and distraints of personal property), special assessments, excise tax, and miscellaneous receipts from other county districts and departments and collection of delinquent accounts; accounting for all funds and deposits of revenues for the state, county, cities and junior taxing districts (schools, port, cemeteries, fire, hospital, and water/sewer) mail-ing financial statements to all monthly; deter-mining adequate liquidity in funds for issuance of warrants for payment to vendors for various
Miller
PUBLIC WORKS DEPT.509-447-4513
Fax: 509-447-5890Located in the lower level of
the County Courthouse. Mail: P.O. Box 5065, New-
port WA 99156• AdministrationSam Castro, director of
public worksDon Ramsey, assistant coun-
ty engineer• County Road Division
509-447-4513Responsible for all county
road work and projects per-formed by three county road maintenance districts and con-struction work; administers county road and equipment funds; designs road projects and issues calls for bids. Also responsible for road survey design and contract administra-tion of county road construction projects.
Mail: P.O. Box 5040, Newport, WA 99156• Solid Waste Division 509-447-4513Responsible for solid waste planning and
disposal in the north county, Usk and south county transfer stations. Responsible for recycling programs, household hazardous waste and mod-erate risk waste planning and disposal.
Mail: P.O. Box 5041, Newport WA 99156• Buildings and Grounds 509-447-4513Responsible for physical plant and grounds
keeping operations at six county buildings. Mail: P.O. Box 5068, Newport, WA 99156
Castro
Ramsey
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPT.
509-447-4821Mike Lithgow, directorResponsible for county land
use and growth management planning. Also responsible for the review and approval of vari-ous development and construc-tion permits, such as building permits, shoreline develop-ment permits, subdivision and mobile home park and recreational vehicle park approvals.
Mail: P.O. Box 5066, Newport, WA 99156• Planning CommissionDistrict 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, starting at 6 p.m.
Lithgow
SHERIFF
509-447-3151 or 800-669-3407Civil Deputy509-447-1907Sheriff’s Administration509-447-1909Corrections (Jail)509-447-1918Sheriff Alan Botzheim 509-447-1901Four-year termAnnual salary: $79,104Duties: The sheriff is the chief executive of-
ficer and conservator of the peace of the county.Sheriff’s office mail: P.O. Box 5075, New-
port, WA 99156Jail mail: P.O. Box 5079, Newport, WA
99156Office: 331 South Garden Ave., Newport, WAE-mail: [email protected]
Botzheim
For emergencies, call 911Dispatch, non-emergencies
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
509-447-2712Fax: 509-447-0595Reviews appeals to assessor’s property as-
sessments. Applications available at Board of Equalization Office, Courthouse, 625 West Fourth, Newport WA 99156, and online at county website, www.pendoreilleco.org under County Services
Mail: P.O. Box 5018, Newport WA 99156Board: Don Wilson, Margie Fedderly,
Garry Yann and alternate Craig JenkinsClerk: Elizabeth Braun
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
509-447-2712P.O. Box 5060, Newport, WA 99156Jim Brewster, Charles Watkins and Michael
AlbrightChief examiner: Chris Mylar
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
509-447-3731Located 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
509-447-4414Fax: 509-447-0235Thomas A. Metzger Four-year termAnnual salary: $117,000 Duties: Serve as legal ad-
viser to county officials, repre-sents the county in civil cases, prosecute criminal matters, and act as ex-officio coroner.
Mail: P.O. Box 5070, Newport, WA 99156Coroner duties: Investigate questionable
cases of death to assure that the medical certifi-cation and cause of death is properly completed.
Metzger
entities; administering short- and long-term debt financing; managing the cash flow of the county and investing funds not needed for immediate expenditures for the eounty and junior taxing districts; coordinating banking services.
Mail: P.O. Box 5080, Newport, WA 99156
employment applications; maintain personnel records; etc.
Mail: P.O. Box 5025, Newport WA 99156Human Resource Coordinator: Shelly
Stafford
Located 105 South Garden Ave. Newport, open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday.
Services for Pend Oreille County in mental health, pre-vention and intervention in chemical dependency and ser-vices for individuals with devel-opmental disabilities.
For emergency services, call 1-866-847-8540 after 4:30 p.m. and on weekends.
Director: Annabelle Payne
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509-447-4021Fax: 509-447-4323Located 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 99156Juvenile counselor/diversion coordinator:
Cindy DelayAdministrative 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 rep-resent 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.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPT.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. P.O. Box 5020, Newport WA 99156
Judges:Allen C. Nielson 509-684-7520Patrick Monasmith509-684-7520Four-year terms. Annual salary: $148,832Court administrator: Evelyn Bell 509-
684-7520
Nielson
Monasmith
CLERK/CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT
509-447-2435Fax: 509-447-2734Tammie A. Ownbey (2014)Four-year termAnnual salary: $53,148Located in Hall of Justice;
hours 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday.
Duties: Maintains Supe-rior 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 ap-plications; provides information on domestic violence and anti-harassment protection orders and files same.
Mail: P.O. Box 5020, Newport, WA 99156
Ownbey
DISTRICT COURT509-447-4110
Fax: 509-447-5724Judge Philip Van de Veer
(2014)Four-year termAnnual salary: $106,282Salary is for both district
court judge and superior court commissioner.
Duties: Preside over criminal traffic cases, traffic infractions, criminal and gross misde-meanor 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 KeoghProbation officer: Scott CornwellProbation/Compliance office, 509-447-
3889, Fax: 509-447-0755, verifies compliance by defendants, referred by District Court
Mail: P.O. Box 5030, Newport, WA 99156
Van de Veer
COUNSELING SERVICES
Toll-free 800-404-5151509-447-5651
Fax: 509-447-2671TTY: 877-873-4322Mail: P.O. Box 5055, Newport, WA 99156.
Payne
N.E. TRI-COUNTY HEALTH DISTRICT
Toll-free 800-873-6162509-447-3131
Fax: 509-447-5644Located at 605 Highway 20, Newport. Open 8 a.m. to noon and 12:30 to 4 p.m.,
Monday through Thursday. Closed Fridays. The heath district provides community heath and environmental health services, including family planning, WIC, food handlers permits, immunizations and sewer permits.
Mail: P.O. Box 490, Newport, WA 99156. Environmental health supervisor: James
SayreCommunity health services: Jan SteinbachAlso the county Emergency Services De-
partment is in basement office.
FAIR BOARD509-445-1367
Billing: P.O. Box 141, Cusick, WA 99119Mail: 413951 Highway 20, Cusick, WA
99119The board manages the county fair, which
will be held Aug. 16-19, 2012 in Cusick. The theme is “Classic Cars, Rodeo Stars and Ewe.”
Meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the fairgrounds.
Board Officers are: chairman Jim Mathis, vice chairman Barb McGill 509-445-1433, treasurer Barb Cordes 509-445-1264, secretary Joyce Montgomery 509-445-0351, 509-939-3751
Board Members: Gayle Cagianut, Patti Cutshall, Amanda Driver, Kay Driver, Garth Hanson, Lori Hanson, Glenn Miller and Bernice Smith
Fair Manager: Jim MathisGroundskeeper: Torrey Muchoney 509-
445-2678Seasonal Boat/RV Storage: Intake day Oct.
6, 2012. Pick up day April 14, 2012.
509-447-2401Fax: 509-447-6477Headquartered 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 knowl-edge to improve their economic status and quality of life. Extension offers information through consultation, publications, clinics and workshops on agriculture, forestry, hor-ticulture and family living topics, community development strategies, the Master Gardener program and 4-H club and youth programming and Food $ense Nutrition Education in all elementary schools in Pend Oreille County.
Mail: P.O. Box 5045, Newport, WA 99156E-mail: [email protected] site: www.pendoreille.wsu.edu
NOXIOUS WEED CONTROL BOARD
509-447-2402Fax: 509-447-6477Charged 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 99156Board: Dist. 1 Warren Koontz, Dist. 2 Wes
Bailey, Dist. 3 Vacant, 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 SorbyE-mail: [email protected]
CITIES & TOWNS
CITY OF NEWPORT509-447-5611
Fax: 509-447-2259200 S. Washington Ave.,
Newport, WA 99156E-mail: cityofnewport@
newport-wa.orgCity hall is open 8 a.m. to
4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. Mayor: Shirley Sands
(2013)
Sands
405 W.Walnut, Suite 4, Newport, WA
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Pend Oreille CountyRepublicans
Join Us!Contact: Norris Boyd • 509-447-0694For more information about The GOP
EXTENSION
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Council: Ken Smith (2015), Sam Brooks (2013), Mark Zorica (2013), William Burnett (2015), Keith Campbell (2015).
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 KnappCity attorney: Tom Metzger City prosecutor: Dana Kelley Planning commission: Acting Chair-
man 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 “Bub-ba” Hedricks
Law enforcement: Pend Oreille County Sheriff’s Office
TOWN OF IONE509-442-3611
Fax: 509-442-3181Clerk’s Office, 207 Hough-
ton St., P.O. Box 498, Ione, WA 99139. Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Services include vehicle licensing, col-lection for city water and sewer, fax and copy service
Mayor: Kevin Foy (2013)Council: Donald Fowell, Charles Spears,
Jessica Davis, John Redinger, Ken TimmreckCouncil meetings are the first and third
Wednesday of each month, 7 p.m. at council chambers, 112 N. Central Ave.
Clerk: Sandy HutchinsonFire chief: Jerry SpaldingLaw enforcement: Pend Oreille County
Sheriff’s Office
Foy
TOWN OF METALINE509-446-4641
Fax: 509-446-2603P.O. Box 85, Metaline, WA
99152; City Hall, 101 Housing Drive
Business hours: Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30-4 p.m.
Mayor: Pete DaggettCouncil/departments commissioners:
Tori Reeve, cemetery; Dennis Flanagan, water; Ruth Reiber, parks/fire; Brian Smiley, streets; Bruce Gagliardo, sewer.
Council meets second Wednesday of each
Daggett
month at 7 p.m.Clerk/Treasurer: E. Diane BrownMarshal: Rick ReiberFire chief: Orin DeGroatMaintenance director: Roberto MirabalAttorney: McGrane & Schuerman, 509-
684-8484.
TOWN OF METALINE FALLS
509-446-2211Fax: 509-446-3021Mail: P.O. Box 277, Meta-
line Falls, WA 99153. Town Hall, E. 203 Fifth, is
open Tuesday through Thurs-day, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Mayor: Tara LeiningerCouncil: 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: Tess ParkerFire chief: Tom BarnesLaw enforcement: Pend Oreille County
Sheriff’s Office
Leininger
TOWN OF CUSICK509-445-1718
Cusick Community Cen-ter, 107 First Avenue, Tues-days, noon to 6 p.m.
Mail: P.O. Box 263, Cu-sick, WA 99119
Mayor: Robert SpencerCouncil: 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 YergensMaintenance supervisor: Bruce HerderAttorney: Aaron LoweFire chief: David HoisingtonLaw enforcement: Pend Oreille County
Sheriff’s Office
Spencer
INDIAN TRIBESKALISPEL TRIBE OF
INDIANS509-445-1147
Fax: 509-445-1705E-mail: [email protected] 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 NenemaCouncil: vice chairman
Ray Pierre III, secretary Darren Holmes, Curt Holmes, Betty Jo Piengkham
Directors:Tribal Administrator: Michael JonesCFO: Nick BrownTribal gaming authority executive director:
Nick PierreCommunity planning and development
director: Sev JonesTribal court: Judge Milton Nomie, 509-
447-7129Tribal court clerk: Lori TuckerTribal legal counsel: David Bonga Health Care Administrator: Richard JonesPublic Works Director: Don HutsonPublic safety director: Jim WynecoopCulture program director: Francis
Cullooyah Camas Path executive director: Darren
HolmesHuman resources: Al Prudente, vice
presidentForestry office: Annette Breuer, 509-447-
2784Early Learning Center Director: Cheryl
Sample, 509-447-7211Kalispel Tribal Economic Authority: Kent
Caputo, COOSocial Services: Larry Cronin, 509-447-7110KTEA director of project planning: Mi-
chael WiprudFlying Goose Bass Hatchery: Wayne Gould,
509-447-7205Tribal Police Chief: Jim Wynecoop 509-
447-2151School Age Center, Usk: 509-445-1149Camas Center for Community Wellness,
Cusick: 509-447-7122Natural Resources Executive Director:
Deane Osterman 509-447-7282KALTRAN: 509-447-7247Transit Manager: Julia SeylerKalispel Career Training Center Director:
Terry Knapton
Nenema
PUBLIC SCHOOLSCOMMUNITY
COLLEGES OF SPOKANE
Newport Center - South County509-447-3835 or 888-323-2399
1204 W. Fifth St./P.O. Box 470Newport, WA 99156Ione Center - North County509-442-4290208 Blackwell/P.O. Box 906Ione, WA 99139With locations in North and South Pend
Oreille County, Community Colleges of Spo-kane Institute for Extended Learning provides 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; 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; place-ment 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
509-447-3167Fax: 509-447-2553P.O. Box 70, Newport, WA
99156Provides preschool through
12th grade, plus alternative/continuation high school and Homelink offerings, in the 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): 1, Paul Wilson (2013). 2, Chairman Lynn Kaney (2013). 3, April Owen (2015). 4, Vacant. 5, Jim Brewster (2015)
Board meets second and fourth Mondays of each month at 6:30 p.m. in administrative of-fices, unless otherwise posted. The board meets quarterly at 3:15 p.m. at one of the schools.
• Superintendent’s office 509-447-3167Superintendent: Jason ThompsonBusiness manager: Tom Crouch, InteriemAdministrative assistant to superintendent:
Janet E. HansenCoordinator of special programs: Michele
HuntAdministrative assistant to special programs:
Thompson
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Keri LeslieAssistant to business manager: Becki Pel-
lebergPayroll: Theresa Monk• Stratton Elementary 509-447-0656 Principal: Teresa HolmesGrades preschool through fourth• Sadie Halstead Middle School 509-447-
2426Grades five through eightPrincipal: Janet Burcham • Newport High School 509-447-2481Grades nine through 12Principal: Dennis MatsonAthletic director: Gary CoeVocational director: Steve ShumskiKUBS station manager: Steve ShumskiFood service supervisor: Judy Henshaw 509-
447-3167, ext. 1512• Bus Transportation 509-447-4218Western States Services, Inc.Manager: David Bohl
CUSICK SCHOOL DISTRICT
509-445-1125305 Monumental Way, Cu-
sick, WA 99119Provides pre-school through
12th grade education programs for the central part of Pend Oreille County with Bess Her-ian Elementary and Cusick Middle School-High School.
Board of directors (four-year terms): Mike Keogh, Kelly Driver, Mark Cutshall and Tom Foster. Area 2 board member is vacant
Board meets third Tuesday of each month at 3:30 p.m. in the high school library.
Superintendent: Dan ReadSecretary to superintendent: Jennifer An-
derbergPrincipal (7-12): Don HawpePrincipal (K-6): Mike PhillipsSpecial services coordinator: Don HawpeAthletic Director: Nick PeaseWeb site: www.cusick.wednet.edu
Read
SELKIRK SCHOOL DISTRICT
509-446-2951Fax: 509-446-2929Fax: 509-446-2929P.O. Box 129, Metaline
Falls, WA 99153Provides preschool through
12th grade education for the north Pend Oreille County area.
Board of directors (four-year terms): chair-
Lotze
woman Katie Parker (2013), Brenda Miller (2015), Jane Emrick (2013), Clinton Petrich (2015) and Scott Jungblom (2015).
Board meets third Monday of each month at 6 p.m. in the high school music room.
Superintendent: Nancy LotzeBusiness manager: Ed Milota• Selkirk Elementary509-446-4225Fax: 509-446-4804219 Park St., Metaline FallsPreschool through fifth gradesPrincipal: Nancy Lotze• Selkirk Middle/Senior High509-446-3505Fax: 509-446-2408Highway 31 south of Metalinesixth through 12th gradesPrincipal: Larry J. Reed
DISTRICTSLIBRARY DISTRICT
509-447-2158Fax: 509-447-2806116 S. Washington Ave.Newport, WA 99156Email: [email protected] site: www.pocld.orgTrustees: Mark Cauchy, Sandy Loskill, Nancy
Svoboda, Jim BrewsterBoard meets on the fourth Thursday of each
month at 5 p.m., in Pend Oreille PUD Board Room, until further notice.
Administrative Officer: Colleen Auble509-447-2158E-mail: [email protected] Manager: Mary [email protected]• Newport Library, 116 S. Washington Ave.509-447-2111 or 1-800-366-3654Hours 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
509-445-1215Fax: 509-445-1215Branch coordinator: Pam ThompsonHours 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 509-442-3248Branch coordinator: Lynn BarnesHours 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.,
PUBLIC HOSPITAL DISTRICT NO. 1
Wilbur
PUBLIC HOSPITAL DISTRICT NO. 2
509-442-2311Fax: 509-442-2333Mail: P.O. Box 67, Metaline Falls, WA 99153Supports the ambulance service operated
by the Pend Oreille Fire District No. 2 and provides support to the Selkirk Community Health Center in Ione (operated by non-profit Northeast Washington 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, 3:30 p.m. at the Fire Station 23, Highway 20, Ione, WA.
Clerk of the board: John Rummelhart
PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1
509-447-3137Fax: 509-447-5824Provides electric service to
all of Pend Oreille County. Provides water service to eight subdivisions and the town of Metaline Falls. Main office located at 130 N. Washington Ave. in Newport, with cus-tomer 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 op-tions include lit bandwidth, dark fiber and NoaNet access.
Outage reports: 509-447-3137, 509-446-3137 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.
Owen
Larson Peterson KnappCommissioners (six-year terms): secretary
Rick Larson (2016), president Dan Peterson (2012), vice president Curt Knapp (2014)
Interim General manager: April OwenChief Operating Officer: Charlie O’HareDirector of hydro production: Terry
BordenDirector of finance and administrative
services: John JordanDirector of regulatory and environmental
affairs: Mark CauchyManager of construction and engineering:
Chuck FrandrupTreasurer/manager customer services:
Elaine AverytWater systems manager: Mark ScottManager, information systems: Rhonda
ThomasCommunity Network System manager:
Joe OnleyAuditor: April OwenAttorney: Jerry Boyd
“Your Comprehensive Home Health Care Center
and Local Pharmacy.”
509447-2484
336 S. Washington Ave.
• MEDICAL EQUIPMENT: Wheelchairs,
Crutches, Walkers & Canes. Bathroom Aids
• MEDICAL SUPPLIES: Wound Care, Gloves
• ATHLETIC PRODUCTS: Braces, Splints
• PRESCRIPTION SERVICES
Newport Hospital and Health Services509-447-2441
Fax: 509-447-5527Mail: 714 W. Pine St., New-
port, WA 99156. Operates Newport Hospital,
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 Lois Robertson, Don Monroe, Thomas Garrett
Board meets fourth Thursday of each month at 4 p.m. in the hospital Sandifur Room, lower level.
Superintendent/CEO: Tom WilburChief financial officer: Kim ManusChief operating officer: Ginny Monroe, RNChief administrative officer: Roger Rasmus-
senDirector, Residential Care Services: Shan-
non Ennis, RNChief of medical staff: Dr. Timothy ChavisFoundation Director: Catherine Lyons-
Holestine
LAMBARTH LAW OFFICEATTORNEY & COUNSELOR AT LAW
S. 102 Union, Newport, WA 99156Phone (509) 447-3036
Fax (509) 447-5580
Douglas D. Lambarth
FAMILY LAW • DUI • REAL ESTATEMEDIATION/ARBITRATION • CRIMINAL DEFENSE • WILLS & PROBATE
CIVIL LITIGATION & APPEALSGeneral Law Practice since 1974 in Pend Oreille County
first and third Saturday only.• Metalines Community Library, 302 Park,
Cutter Theatre Building at Metaline Falls509-446-3232 Fax 509-446-2302Branch coordinator: Lynn BarnesHours 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.
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PORT OF PEND OREILLE
Shanklin Kiss Harkness
509-445-1090Offices 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
Steve Kiss (2015), vice chairman John Hark-ness (2013), secretary R.L. Shanklin (2017)
Manager: Kelly Driver
PEND OREILLE CONSERVATION
DISTRICT509-447-5370
Fax: 509-447-0371Email: [email protected]. Box 465, Newport, WA 99156Office is located with the Natural Resource
Conservation Service in the Newport Federal Building, 100 N. Washington, Room 110.
Board of Supervisors: chairman Ralph Christiansen, vice chairman George Stuivenga, treasurer Randy Leestma, member Michele Masuen, one vacant seat.
Board meetings the third Monday of every month at 5:30 p.m. except January and Febru-ary when they meet on the third Tuesday and July when there is no meeting. Elections and ap-pointments are held in March.
CEMETERY DIST. NO. 1Mail: P.O. Box 5015, Newport, WA 99156The district covers Pend Oreille County
from the Spokane County line up to Blueslide, and is responsible for maintaining and oper-ating the Newport Cemetery. Operates on special tax levies and donations.
Commissioners: chairman Frank Cape-hart, 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.
CEMETERY DIST. NO. 2509-446-3573
P.O. Box 179, Metaline, WA 99152Operates the Metaline Cemetery.Board of directors: chairwoman Joyce
Evans, Jack Taft Jr. and Tom HoughSecretary: Tina SwinkBoard meets the second Tuesday of the
month at 10 a.m. at Metaline Town Hall.
CEMETERY DIST. NO. 3P.O. Box 362, Ione, WA 99139Operates Riverside Cemetery in Ione.Commissioners: Jerry Spalding Jr. 509-
442-4015, Penny Smith 509-442-3740, John Maupin 509-442-2121
Secretary: Penny SmithBoard meets the third Thursday at 7 p.m.
at Ione Fire Hall.
DIAMOND LAKE WATER & SEWER DIST.
509-447-4660 Fax: 509-447-0180172 South Shore Road, Newport, WA
99156-9300
AIRWAY HEIGHTS SERVICEFridays & Saturdays ONLY
Open to the General Public & Wheelchair accessible
FARES$2.50 per one-way trip
We also offer easy to usebus passes.
Pay just $20 and receive5 round trip rides!
For more information please call (509) 447-7247.
Depart Wellness Center ......................................................................................12:45pm Fire Station #32 ........................................................................................1:00pm Riverside Family Foods ............................................................................1:20pm
Arrive Northern Quest Resort.............................................................................2:20pm
Depart Northern Quest Resort.............................................................................2:25pm
Arrive Camas Path ...............................................................................................2:30pm
Depart Camas Path ...............................................................................................2:45pm Northern Quest Resort............................................................................2:55 pm
Arrive Riverside Family Foods ............................................................................3:45pm Fire Station #32 ........................................................................................4:05pm Wellness Center ........................................................................................4:15pm
Depart Wellness Center ........................................................................................4:30pm Fire Station #32 ........................................................................................4:45pm Riverside Family Foods ............................................................................5:00pm
Arrive Northern Quest Resort.............................................................................6:00pm
Depart Northern Quest Resort ..............................................................................6:05pm
Arrive Camas Path ...............................................................................................6:10pm
Depart Northern Quest .........................................................................................7:35pm
Arrive Riverside Family Foods ............................................................................8:35pm Fire Station #32 ........................................................................................8:55pm Wellness Center ........................................................................................9:10pm
Depart Wellness Center ........................................................................................9:30pm Fire Station #32 ......................................................................................9:45pm Riverside Family Foods ..........................................................................10:05pm
Arrive Northern Quest Resort .........................................................................11:00pm
Depart Northern Quest Resort...........................................................................11:30pm
Arrive Riverside Family Foods .......................................................................... 12:30am Fire Station #32 ...................................................................................... 12:50am Wellness Center ........................................................................................ 1:00am
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Pend Oreille CountySolid Waste Disposal Facilities
Transfer Station Locations
South County Transfer StationJust on Deer Valley Road, West of Gray Rd.Newport, WA 99156 • Phone: 447-3054 Open: Thurs., Fri., Sat., Sun., & Mon.
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Closed Tues. and Wed.
Central County Drop Box 661 Jared Road (1.5 miles South of Hwy 211 & Hwy. 20 Intersection) Usk, WA 99180 • Phone: 445-0222 Open: Wed. and Sat. ONLY
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Questions? (509) 447-4513
(Days & Times subject to change)
North County Drop Box Station:
Solid Waste Disposal Rates - 2012North & South County Transfer Station Rate Solid Waste .................................................................Ton $100.00 Minimum 120 pounds or less ............................................... $6.27
Central County Transfer Station Solid Waste ....................................................... cubic yard $15.00 Minimum 3 trash cans or less ............................................. $6.27
All Transfer Stations Freon Charged Appliances ................................................ $25.00 Tires: 3 or more ........................................................... ea. $20.00 Scrap Metals: At least 80% metal ....................................... Free Cardboard: Clean, Separated & Flattened ....................... Free Tin Cans: Clean, Separated & No Labels .......................... Free Aluminum Cans: Rinsed & Drained, Not Crushed .......... Free Household Hazardous Wastes: .................... 5 gals. or less Free
(Call (509) 447-4513 or (509) 671-6147 for more specifi cs)
Note: State Solid Waste Tax Added to all County Rates @ 3.6%.All loads arriving at transfer station locations should be adequately secured. Unsecured loads are subject to a fi ne.
1712 Sullivan Lake Road (1.7 miles up from Orange Ione Bridge) Ione, WA 99139Phone: 442-3051 or (509) 447-4513 Open: Wed. and Sat. ONLY
Recyclable Items
Recycle the following items:
1. Paper, newspaper, magazines, envelopes, catalogs, junk mail, and books (hardcovers removed). No paper contaminated with food, paints, or cleaning solvents. No wet paper.Do NOT tie or bundle up. Split telephone booksinto thinner sections.
2. Aluminum Beverage Cans: Rinsed, drained and NOT Crushed.
3. Tin/Steel Cans: Food and drink cans ONLY. Please rinse out and remove labels.
4. Corrugated Cardboard: Two ply brown cardboard. NO waxed boxed, overseas cardboard or single-ply chipboard (such as cereal boxes, paper towel cores, pizza boxes, or egg cartons.)
5. Ferrous Metals: Scrap metal ONLY. At least 80% metal.
6. Latex Paints: Good, reusable condition with a label are recycled. If latex paint is old, ruined or icky toss in your trash as not recyclable.
7. Other Recyclables: Automotive batteries & Rechargeable batteries, bulk aluminum, cell phones, laser and inkjet cartridges, antifreeze and used motor oil are all recycled.
Pend Oreille Public Works Department at (509) 447-4513.Email BETH: [email protected]
RECYCLING OF THESE PRODUCTS IS FREE UNDER THE LAW:
� Computers � Laptops � CPUs (Towers) � Televisions � Computer Monitors � Console Televisions
For large quantities, call Harley (509) 671-6147
Items and accessories are NOT covered under the law:
� Mice � Fax Machines � Printers � Keyboards � Copiers/ Scanners
E-Cycle accepted at each County Transfer Station
www.ecyclewashington.org
8. E-CYCLE WASHINGTON:
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
NEW IN 2012!TRANSFER STATIONS CLOSED
FOR 6 MAJOR HOLIDAYS: 1. Memorial Day 4. Thanksgiving 2. July 4th 5. Christmas 3. Labor Day 6. New Years
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509-939-6781P.O. Box 605, Newport, WA 99156Billing: 509-238-6544Commissioners meet the first Saturday at
9 a.m. in the Box Canyon Room at the PUD building in Newport.
Commissioners: Pat Gracio, chairman 509-939-6781; Jeff Jergensen, secretary; Don Whisler, treasurer
CHIPPEWA WATER & SEWER DIST.
509-442-2225P.O. Box 33, Ione, WA 99139Operates water distribution and sewer
systems in Chippewa area.Commissioners: chairwoman Dena Brown
(2013), Sheila Reed (2011), Julie Brown (2013)Clerk: Terri Taylor
SOUTH PEND OREILLE FIRE & RESCUE
Serving south Pend Oreille County includ-ing Diamond Lake, Sacheen Lake, Deer Valley, Camden and Fertile Valley areas.
FIRE DIST. 2509-442-2311
Fax: 509-442-2333North Pend Oreille CountyCommissioners: Rick Stone, Dick Norton,
Sandie DurandCommissioners meet on the second and
fourth Monday at 10 a.m. Station 23, 390442
FIRE DIST. 4
FIRE DIST. 5
509-671-2286Serves Blueslide, Ruby and Locke areas,
with fire station south of Ruby. Chief: Jay Foster, 509-671-2286Commissioners: chairman Gary Cowee,
Winnie Sundseth, Allan JonesSecretary: Winnie SundsethMeets the second Tuesday of every month
at 7 p.m. at the fire station, located at 406722 Hwy. 20, Cusick, WA 99119
FIRE DIST. 6
FIRE DIST. 8509-447-5325
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 Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the fire station.
Chief: Larry HiebertSecretary: Laura Smith-Johnson, P.O. Box
947, Newport, WA 99156E-mail: [email protected]: www.pocfire8.org
SACHEEN LAKE SEWER & WATER DIST.
509-447-4641Mail: P.O. Box 463, Colbert, WA 99005Located 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 beginning design and construction of phase 1 sewer col-lection and treatment plant.
The district also maintains the Myers/Harter Sanctuary, located near the corner of Highway 211 and Fertile Valley Road.
Commissioners: position 1 Perry Pearman (2017), position 2 Gary Garrett (2015), position 3 Peggy Johnsen (2013)
Managing secretary: Sheila PearmanCommissioners 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
PONDORAY SHORES WATER & SEWER DIST.
Operates water and sewer systems around Diamond Lake.
Commissioners (six-year term): chairman Bob Graham (2017), Secretary Richard Swan (2016), Ray King (2013).
Board meets on the first and third Wednes-day at 10 a.m. at the district office.
Office open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday-Friday. Maintenance hours 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Sunday.
In addition, they can be reached by tele-phone after hours for emergencies.
509-447-3736
509-447-2476Fax: 509-447-5530Covers 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 99156Fire chief: Chris WyrobekCommissioners: chairman Randy Shukle,
James Anderson, Bryant KramerSecretary: DarLynn PetrieCommissioners meet on the first and third
Wednesdays at 6 p.m. at Station No. 41 at Dalkena.
www.pofd4.org or for information: [email protected]
1091 Lenora Drive, Usk, WA 99180Operates water and sewer facility in
Camelot and Skookum Rendezvous develop-ment areas, south of Usk.
Administrative assistant: Barbara WilliamsCommissioners meet second Tuesday of
the month at 10 a.m. at 1091 Lenora Drive.Commissioners: Iris Baker, Charles Ander-
son, Richard Johnson
Fax: SameServes east side of Pend Oreille River in
Pioneer Park-Furport-Skookum areas, with fire station at Furport.
Chief: Jim RobinsonCommissioners: Mike McLaughlin, Art
Falk and Michelle FiskMailing address: 7572 LeClerc Rd South,
Newport, WA 99156Commissioners meet second Monday of
month at 6 p.m. at the Furport fire station.Secretary: Vicki MilesE-mail: [email protected]
State Route 20, Ione WA.Chief: Scott DoughtyAdministrative assistant: John Rumelhart
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 advance-ment 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
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CLERK/AUDITOR/RECORDER
208-265-1437Marie Scott (2014)Salary: $58,000Auditing, Recording, Elec-
tions and Assistance: 1500 Highway 2, Third Floor, Sand-point, ID 83864
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 dis-tricts, records legal documents, certifies county elections, and keeps court records.
Scott
TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR-PUBLIC
ADMINISTRATOR
208-265-1433Cheryl D. Piehl (2014)Salary: $58,0001500 Highway 2, Suite 304, Sandpoint, ID
83864The office of county treasurer is respon-sible for receiving moneys belonging to the
Piehl
COUNTY ASSESSOR
208-265-1440Jerry Clemons (2014)Salary: $58,000The office of county asses-
sor, located at 1500 Highway 2, Suite 336, Sandpoint, is primarily concerned with setting equitable values for tax 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 down-loadable forms are available from Web site: www.co.bonner.id.us/assessor.
The office is also an agent of the Idaho
Clemons
Why not live life on your own terms?
208-265-1438 Fax: 208-265-1460
1500 Highway 2, Suite 308Sandpoint, Idaho 83864Cornel Rasor, Dist. 1 (2012)Mike Nielsen, Dist. 2 (2014)Lewis Rich, Dist. 3 (2012)Salary: $56,000The three-member board of county com-
missioners 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 Bonner County Administration 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 di-rected by other elected officials.
The commissioners, with assistance from staff and citizens committees, oversee opera-
BONNER COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
Rasor Neilsen Rich
tion of such services as airports, planning and zoning, road and bridge, solid waste, noxious weed control, waterway improve-ments and trail grooming.
The commissioners also pass ordinances, fix county tax rates and act as a board of equalization in property valuation disputes.
county, accounting for their receipt and safely keeping and investing such funds. The trea-surer is responsible for disburs-ing moneys from the county treasury as directed by the county auditor or the board of county commissioners. The county treasurer acts as tax col-lector 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.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
PEND OREILLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
COUNCIL
509-447-5569Located at 301 W. Spruce,
Suite E, Newport, WA 99156Facilitator and coordina-
tors for countywide business and economic issues. Promote business retention and expan-sion.
Board chairman: Lonnie Johnson
Vice chairman: Terry Kn-apton
Board of directors: Dan Peterson, Diane Wear, Bob Shanklin, Loyce Akers, Bob Spen-cer, Leslie Maki, Alex Stanton, Melannie Jones
Director: Jamie Wyrobek
Wyrobek
Chief: Mike Nokes 509-447-5305Commissioners: Gary Wilkey 509-447-
0744, Randy Miller 509-292-8065, Leonard Pielli 509-447-3793, Galen Hansen 509-292-9458, Karen Johnston 509-939-7714.
Commissioners meet the third Thursday 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 WAWeb site: www.spofr.org
“Building Partnershipsbetween
Businesses andCommunities for a Stable and Diverse
Economy.”301 W. Spruce St., Ste. E • Newport, WA 99156
(509) 447-5569 • email: [email protected]
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COUNTY CORONERKathryn Rose (2014)Salary: $40,000127 S. First Ave., Sand-
point ID 83864The office of county coro-
ner investigates questionable causes of death to assure that the medical certification and cause of death are properly completed.
Rose
FIRST DISTRICT COURT
208-265-1445Bonner 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 the Magistrate’s Division, and contract-related cases.
District Court Judge: Steven C. VerbyJohn P. Luster of Kootenai County is the
administrative judge.
Verby
MAGISTRATE COURT208-265-1446
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 Bar-bara Buchanan
JUSTICE SERVICES208-263-1602
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 StallcupProbation manager: Ron Stultz
PUBLIC WORKS208-255-5681
1500 Highway 2, Suite 101, Sandpoint, ID 83864
Hours are 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday. • Road and bridge director: Ryan Lutt-
mann• Solid waste, waterways, parks and recre-
ation, weeds director: Leslie Marshall
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
208-263-6714Louis E. Marshall IIISalary: $80,000127 S. First Ave., Sand-
point, ID 83864. The county prosecuting
attorney, which is a full-time position, together with six 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.
Marshall
PUBLIC DEFENDER208-255-7889
Fax: 208-255-7559
Located at 406 S. Ella St., Sandpoint, ID 83864, off Highway 2 behind the Dairy De-pot/Conoco Gas Station. (A right turn on Ella Street if you are traveling from Priest River.)
Public defenders:Isabella Robertson, public defenderJanet K. Whitney, chief deputy public
defenderMary F Gigray-Shanahan, deputy public
defenderSusie D. Jensen, deputy public defender
PLANNING DEPT.
208-265-1458Fax: 208-265-1463Email: [email protected] director: Clare Marley, AICPCommission members: chairman Mar-
garet Hall (resides in Priest Lake area), vice chairman Roger A. Darr (resides in Sagle), Steve Temple (resides in Sandpoint), David Williams (resides in Sandpoint), Greg Snow (resides in Oldtown), Doug Marks (resides in Sagle), Barbara Shaver (resides in Sandpoint)
Public hearings change, but are generally held on the first Tuesday of each month com-mencing at 5:30 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 and variance applications, and makes recom-mendations to the Bonner County commis-sioners to either approve or deny proposed subdivision and zone change applications, and proposed ordinances relating to Bonner County Revised Code, Title 12.
Web site: www.co.bonner.id.us.
SHERIFF
Wheeler
208-263-8417, ext. 3049Daryl Wheeler (2013)Salary: $69,420Bonner County Sheriff’s
Office 4001 N. Boyer, Sand-point
The office of county sheriff has a number of powers and duties including police pow-ers; jail-keeping powers; powers as officers of the court and process server; drivers’ licens-ing and other powers vested to the office by the state.
Transportation Department in titling vehicles and vehicle licensing.
Newport Consolidated School District
Superintendent’s Offi ce 509-447-3167
Newport High School 447-2481
Sadie Halstead Middle School 447-2426
Stratton Elementary School 447-0656
Newport Parent Partner Program 447-3167
Educate to participate in school and in life.
NEWPORT/PRIEST RIVER/SPOKANE SHUTTLE
A.M.
P.M.
SPECIAL MOBILITY SERVICESMonday • Wednesday • Thursday • Friday
Depart Spokane: Bank of America 6:30AM
Arrive / Depart Newport: Safeway 8:15AM /8:30AM
Arrive / Depart Priest River: Mitchell’s/Senior Ctr. 8:40AM / 8:45AM
Arrive / Depart Newport: Safeway 9:00AM / 9:05AM
Arrive Spokane 10:30AM
Depart Spokane: Bank of America 2:00PM
Arrive / Depart Newport: Safeway 4:15PM /4:30PM
Arrive / Depart Priest River: Mitchell’s/Senior Ctr. 4:40PM / 4:45PM
Arrive / Depart Newport: Safeway 5:00PM / 5:05PM
Arrive Spokane 6:30PM
We can pick up or drop off anywhere in the Spokane City limits including the airport.Meet the van at three convenient locations, Safeway in Newport, Mitchell’s or the Senior Center in Priest River.
NO SERVICE is provided on Tuesdays and the following days:
New Years Day—MLK Jr. Day—Presidents Day—Memorial Day—Independence DayVeterans Day—Thanksgiving—Friday after Thanksgiving—Christmas—Day After Christmas
Fares: $3.00 one way Newport--Spokane $.50 one way Priest River--Newport
Please call to schedule a ride 24 hours in advance during Offi ce Hours: 6:00AM to 5:00PM
SPECIAL MOBILITY SERVICES1-877-264-RIDE (7433) • 509-534-7171
This service meets the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. This service is funded througha grant from Washington Department of Transportation. This service is open to the General Public.
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208-263-8414 Fax: 208-265-2214
E-mail: [email protected]
Web site: www.co.bonner.id.us/fair-grounds
WEST BONNER GROOMER ASSC. &
COMMITTEE
Appointed by the county commission-ers, 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: president Russ Brown, treasurer Marsha Courta, secretary Carol Bailey, Bob Ekler, Roger Conant, Mike Courteah, Craig Hill, Jim Peirone, Jim McReynolds, Mike Budig, Rick Ruffle, Peggy Smith and Bill Papesh.
Advisory committee: Gill Tumey, Mick Shanilec, Mike Sudnikovich, Eric Ander-son, Ryan Lutmann, Mike Thom, Marc Hildesheim, Larry Wendlandt, Mike Nielsen, Adam Brown and Lonnie Johnson
CITIESCITY OF PRIEST RIVER
208-448-2123City Hall, 552 High Street,
open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mon-day-Friday.
Mail: P.O. Box 415, Priest River, ID 83856.
Water and sewer are pay-able on the 15th of each month. Dog licenses are due by Jan. 31 of each year.
Martin
CITY OF OLDTOWN
Orr
LIBRARIESWEST BONNER
LIBRARY DISTRICTPriest River branch
208-448-2207Email: library@westbon-
nerlibrary.org 118 Main St., Priest River
ID 83856Hours are Monday 10 a.m.
to 5 p.m.; Tuesday and Thurs-day 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 CrillLibrary board: Julie Fhuere, Nancy Rome-
ro, Jean Elsaesser, Alice Booth, Carl Wright
Crill
PRIEST LAKE LIBRARY
208-443-2454Located on Highway 57 north of Luby
Bay turnoff. Mail: 28769 Hwy. 57 Priest Lake, ID 83856Hours: Tuesday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Wednes-
day 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: Beverly RichmondBoard of trustees: chairwoman Roseymary
Yocum, vice chairwoman Tracy Olmo, histo-rian Marcella Cooper, treasurer Barbie John-son, secretary Beverly Richmond, ArleySue Hagman, Michelle Barnes.
Board meets the third Thursday of each month at 4 p.m. at the library.
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
WEST BONNER SCHOOL DIST. NO. 83
208-448-4439Fax: 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
Trustees: Zone 1 Tony Lamanna (2015), Zone 2 Peggy Smith (2013), Zone 3 Eric Elden-burg (2015), Zone 4 Wade Coldiron (2013), Zone 5 Phillip Hixson (2015)
The board of trustees meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. at various locations in the district.
• School BusTransportation director: Joe KaveshanBus shop/dispatcher: 208-448-2451School closure info: 208-448-1874
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PEND OREILLE COUNTY
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For Meeting and InformationPlease Contact (509) 447-2563
DEMOCRATIC PARTY PEND OREILLE COUNTY LIBRARY DISTRICTPOCLD
District Business Offi ce509-447-2158
Visit us at any POCLD branch or online at:www.pocld.org
Newport Public Library509-447-2111/800-366-3654
Ione Public Library509-442-3030
Calispel Valley Library509-445-1215
Metalines Library509-446-3282
FAIRGROUNDS
208-437-3833City hall, 215 N. Washing-
ton 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-Fri-day. Also serves as the office of the West Bonner Water and Sewer 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 GormleyPublic works: Karel Mrazek
Board meets second Tuesday of each month.
Friends of the West Bonner Library District President: Nancy Benson
Blanchard LibraryLocated at 412 Railroad Ave., BlanchardMail: P.O. Box 27, Blanchard ID 83804Hours 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.
Mayor: Jim Martin (2013)Council: Peggy George (2013), Doug
Wagner (2015), Jeff Connolly (2013), Rob Perkins (2015).
Council meets on the first and third Mon-days of each month, at 6 p.m. in the council chambers at city hall.
City clerk: Laurel KnolesDeputy city clerk/treasurer: Deputy City
Clerk Arletta Hogan Deputy city clerk: Lynda AyersAnimal control: Tami Bell, 208-448-1693Public works supervisor: Chris CarrBuilding official: William ClevelandFire chief: Les KokanosPolice chief: Ray RobertsCity attorney: Phil RobinsonThe city also has a Historic Preservation
Commission and a Parks Commission.
4203 N. Boyer Road, Sandpoint, ID 83864 The fair board meets the first Monday of
each month at the fairgrounds office at 6 p.m. excluding January and September.
Fair board: Tim Cary, Gail Curless, Larry Enright, Roberta Knudsen, Billie Cochran, Sharon Dalton, Marj Tilley.
Junior Advisory Board meets Monday at 5 p.m. February, April, May, June, July, August and October
Endurcross May 7 – 7 p.m.Rodeo Aug. 17, 18 – 7 p.m.Fair Open Horse Show Aug. 5Fair Aug. 21-25Demolition Derby June 25 and Aug. 25A campground with 33 RV campsites, pa-
vilion and restrooms with showers is available. Cost is $25 per night.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Manages natural and manmade disaster response. Also administers the BONFIRE wild land/urban interface fire program.
Emergencies: 911Administration: 208-255-3636• Bonner County Emergency ManagementOffice: 208-265-8867Fax: 208-255-7077Director: Bob Howard, e-mail bhoward@
co.bonner.id.usBONFIRE program: e-mail www.plrcd.
org/NOFIRE/• 911 Communication Center4001 N. Boyer Ave., Building #3, Sand-
point, ID 83864Emergency Number: 911Non Emergency: 208-265-5525Fax: 208-265-5490Director: Marcus Robbins, 208-255-3636
ext. 3307, e-mail [email protected] Manager: Jaime Martinez,
208-255-3636, ext: 3302, e-mail [email protected]
• Emergency Medical Services (EMS)521 N. Third Ave., Sandpoint, ID 83864Office: 208-255-2194Fax: 208-263-0349Chief: Rob Wakeley, e-mail rwakeley@
co.bonner.id.usAdministrative financial assistant: Sarah
Nixon, [email protected]
EXTENSION OFFICE208-263-8511
Fax: 208-263-61914205 N. Boyer Ave., Sandpoint, ID 83864,
fairgroundsEmail: [email protected] open Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4
p.m. Closed official holidays.Extension educator: Susan Traver4-H program coordinator: Nancy Wright4-H and extension office administration
assistant: Patti SpeelmonExtension educator: Mike BauerHome and commercial horticulture and
small farms
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208-443-2338 P.O. Box 517, Nordman, ID 83848Runs from Indian Rock up to Hill’s Re-
sort, 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, Gil Tumey
Secretary: Debra NolenMaintenance: Tom Holman
GRANITE-REEDER WATER & SEWER DIST.
208-443-2173Address: P.O. Box 456, Nordman, ID 83848Board meets first Wednesday of the month,
usually at 3 p.m. at the sewer district office in the Copper Bay Construction building.
Board members: chairman Vince Aguirre, Don Pratt, Ken Hagman, Dave Current, Jim Peirone.
Office Clerk: Lori McReynolds 208-443-2173
OUTLET BAYSEWER DIST.
LACLEDE WATER DIST.
208-255-4068P.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: Chairman Randall Mclain, Louis Knapik, Jerry Doyle, Art Dufault
WEST BONNER WATER & SEWER
DIST.208-437-3833
Provides water and sewer services in the Old-town and Idaho Hill areas. Office at Oldtown City Hall, 215 N. Washington Ave., Oldtown, ID 83822. Board meets on the second Wednes-day of the month at 6:30 p.m. at city hall.
Board: chairman Lonnie Orr, vice chair-man Bob Sedlacek, Carl Kloepfer, Jan Edgar, Randy Edgar.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
PRIEST RIVER DEVELOPMENT CORP.208-448-1312
Fax: 208-448-2905E-mail: [email protected] site: www.PriestRiverEDC.comMail: 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: Doug Cash
FIRE DISTRICTS
WEST PEND OREILLE FIRE DISTRICT
Fire emergencies: 911208-448-2035
208-448-2865208-290-6732Fax: 208-448-2600Serves rural areas surrounding Priest River
and within city limits.Fire chief: Les KokanosCommissioners: Larry Larsen, Terry Watts,
Doug BlairCommissioners meet first and third Tues-
day at 6:30 p.m. at the fire hall on Hwy. 57 in Priest River.
SPIRIT LAKE FIRE DIST.Fire emergencies: 911208-623-5800
Fax: 208-623-2305 E-mail: [email protected] Blanchard/Spirit Lake areaFire chief: John DeBernardiCommissioners: 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: 911Idaho Hill served by Newport Fire Depart-
mentCommissioners: Lavona Bauerrichter,
Randy Edgar, Karleen Lee. Holds annual budget hearing at Oldtown
City HallWest Priest Lake Fire Dist.Fire emergencies: 911
WEST PRIEST LAKE FIRE DISTRICT
Fire emergencies: 911208-443-2551
West side of Priest Lake, from Kokanee Trailer Park to Distillery Bay, with fire stations at Kalispell Bay and Nordman.
4777 West Lakeshore Road, Priest Lake, ID, 83856
Fire chief: VacantCommissioners: Craig Hill, Ray Feldman,
Bill BushmanCommissioners meet as needed.
208-448-2525681 Cemetery Road, Priest River, ID 83856Operates Evergreen Cemetery in Priest RiverCommissioners: Bill Westover, Tom Hol-
man, Larry RosenbergerAttorney: Fonda JovickSuperintendent: Chris MatthewSecretary: Linda Beckedahl
COOLIN SEWER DIST.208-443-2034 or 208-290-3318
Mail: P.O. Box 86, Coolin, ID 83821Provides 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 chair-
man Stuart Wagner, Gordon Cook, Gene Nett, Tom Nicholson
Secretary: Mary MeekMaintenance: Chris Morris 208-443-2034
KALISPELL BAY SEWER DIST.
208-443-3831149 Outlet Bay Road, Priest Lake, ID
83856Provides 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 BroschetOffice manager: Kari Davis
Fire emergencies: 911208-443-3118
171 Cavanaugh Bay Road, Coolin, IDServes east side of Priest Lake with fire
station at Coolin.Commissioners: Glenn Bowers, Paul
Storro, Don CordesThe commissioners meet quarterly, usually
the second month of the quarter. Volunteers train twice a month.
Mail: P.O. Box 6, Coolin, ID 83821Business number: 208-443-3118Manager: Pat WagnerFire Chief: Peggy Smith
Secretary: Jessica MortensenBookkeeper: Katy HefleyOperations: Doug Carothers
DISTRICTSWEST BONNER
CEMETERY MAINTENANCE DIST.
• Priest River Lamanna Senior High School208-448-1211 Fax: 208-448-1212596 Highway 57, Priest River, ID 83856.
Grades nine through 12. Principal: Shelley Brooks• Priest River Junior High School208-448-1118 Fax: 208-448-11195709 Highway 2, ID 83856. Grades seven
and eight. Principal: Gary Go• Priest River Elementary School208-448-1181 Fax: 208-448-1328231 Harriet, Priest River, ID 83856. Kin-
dergarten through sixth grade. Principal: Sue Lee• Idaho Hill Elementary School208-437-4227 Fax: 208-437-2290402 E. Third St., Oldtown, ID 83822.
Kindergarten through sixth grade.Principal: Susie Luckey• Priest Lake Elementary School208-443-2555 Fax: 208-443-384527732 Highway 57, Priest Lake, ID 83856.
Kindergarten through sixth grade. Principal: Michael McGuire• PREP Alternative High School208-448-1405; Fax: 208-448-06305709 Highway 2, Priest River, ID 83856Principal: Gary Go
COOLIN-CAVANAUGH BAY FIRE DIST.
LAW OFFICE OFDENISE STEWART
301 S. WASHINGTON AVE. - SUITE ANEWPORT, WA 99156(509) 447-3242
• Wills• Trusts• Powers of Attorney
• Probate• Business• Medicaid Analysis
Low Cost Space Available
Light Industrial208-448-1312
[email protected] • www.priestriver.org/prdc
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Since 1936
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NORTH OF THE NARROWS FIRE DIST.
Fire emergencies, 911208-443-2979
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 FiedlerCommissioners: chairman Dean Fiedler,
Michael Fancher, 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.
Legislative Dist. 2Sen. Joyce Broadsword (R)P.O. Box 76Cocolalla, ID 83813208-263-7735E-mail: [email protected]
Rep. Shannon McMillan (R)PO Box 26Silverton ID 83867208-752-1800
Rep. R. J. “Dick” Harwood (R)81527 Hwy. 3 SouthSt. Maries, ID 83861208-582-0171 E-mail: [email protected]
Legislative Dist. 1Sen. Shawn Keough (R)P.O. Box 101Sandpoint, ID 83864208-263-1839E-mail: [email protected]
Rep. Eric Anderson (R)33 Match Bay RoadPriest Lake, ID 83856208-443-1201E-mail: [email protected]
Rep. George Eskridge (R)P.O. Box 112Dover, ID 83825208-265-0123e-mail: [email protected]
Legislature Toll Free during session January through March: 800/626-0471
Rep. Shelly Short (R)436 John L. O’Brien BldgP.O. Box 40600Olympia WA 98504-0600360-786-7908E-mail: [email protected] office: 147 North Clark Ave. Suite 5Republic WA 99166509-775-8047
Washington Legislative Hotline1-800-562-6000 (in session, weekdays 8 a.m.-noon, 1-4:30 p.m.)Legislative homepage: http://www.leg.wa.govStatus of bills: http://www.leg.wa.gov/www/bills.htm
Legislative District 7Sen. Bob Morton (R)115D Irv Newhouse BuildingP.O. Box 40407 Olympia WA 98504-0407360-786-7612E-mail: [email protected]: 3278 Pierre Lake RdKettle Falls, WA 99141509-684-5132
Rep. Joel Kretz (R)335A Legislative BuildingP.O. Box 40600Olympia WA 98504-0600360-786-7988E-mail: [email protected] Office: 20 N. Main St.Omak, WA 98841509-826-7203
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