Sophia Aldous

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Reporter and News Paper Editor at The Newport Miner

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Croswhite takes second place medal

3 weeks ago | pendoreillerivervalley.com | Sophia Aldous

Grizzlies show up strong at stateYAKIMA – Newport track and field ran, vaulted, jumped and threw their way into the top ten at the annual 2B track and field championships at Zaepfel Stadium at Eisenhower High School in Yakima May 29-31. Lucas Croswhite won second place in the 110-meter hurdles with a personal record of 15.55. He also took eighth in pole vault at 11-feet. Damien Hamberg placed sixth in high jump at 5 feet 10 inches.
‘Serving like Jesus served the people around him’

3 weeks ago | pendoreillerivervalley.com | Sophia Aldous

NEWPORT – There’s a new face at the pulpit at Newport Community Church. Drew Eylander has been chosen as the new pastor, having started in May after running a full-time ministry in Richland, Wash. for the past 11 years. “They’re very sweet people with lots of joy,” Eylander said of getting to know the congregation. “People love to laugh, they care about each other, and care about the church.”The church has been searching for a pastor for a couple of years now.
The Bones Beneath: Maintaining Local Cemeteries and Burial Sites for the Future

4 weeks ago | statesmanexaminer.com | Sophia Aldous

A long, rutted road leads up a hill to Grandview Cemetery where overgrown vegetation and trees stretch throughout gravestones, not quite blotting out old roadways and the original layout. Formerly known as the Old Kettle Falls Cemetery, Grandview is an emblem of what happens to numerous pioneer cemeteries that surround small town communities.
It passed: Voters approve West Bonner levy

1 month ago | pendoreillerivervalley.com | Sophia Aldous

PRIEST RIVER — The general feeling after the West Bonner County School District passed its levy Tuesday, May 20 was a celebratory one when the board of trustees met for their regular board meeting May 21. Chair Ann Yount did a little happy dance in her seat, and staff and community members expressed their gratitude after the maintenance and operations levy received 2,101 yes votes, or 54.54%, to 1,751 no votes, or 45.46%.
Our Artists:

1 month ago | pendoreillerivervalley.com | Sophia Aldous

Oscarson inspired by natureDoris OscarsonAge: 62 Town: Oldtown Artistic medium: Acrylics and oil Question: Why do you make this type of art? Answer: I make this type of art because it’s what makes me feel alive. I enjoy it so much, and second of all to bring joy to the world and something lovely people can enjoy. Q: What does your artwork represent? A: My artwork represents kindness and joy and the beauty of nature. Q: What inspires you?
Chase Smith makes State, Priest River history

1 month ago | pendoreillerivervalley.com | Sophia Aldous

MIDDLETON — Priest River’s own Chase Smith made history at the 3A State Track and Field Championships, May 16–17, by becoming the first 3A javelin State Champion in Idaho state history. She is also the Spartans’ first girl to win a State Championship in an event since 2008. “The Spartans had one of their best performances at the State track meet in school history,” head coach Jared Hughes says.
‘When you look at an addict, that’s someone’s child’

1 month ago | pendoreillerivervalley.com | Sophia Aldous

Losing a family member to fentanylNEWPORT – In the picture a woman’s hair blows in the wind, obscuring her face. At first glance, the strategic shades of black and gray make the image look like a computer graphic, but its hand drawn with pencil. That creativity is one aspect of Jasmine Irene Martin that her older sister, Antonia Patterson, would like people to remember her for. “I don’t want people to judge her by her death, because that’s not who she was,” Antonia says.
Heartbridge needs helping hands

1 month ago | pendoreillerivervalley.com | Sophia Aldous

Non-profit looking for volunteersNEWPORT — Two women make their way up the staircase of the Martin Building, one of the historic structures in downtown Newport that is having new life breathed into it after years of being shuttered. Heather Kreager, executive director of the non-profit Heartbridge Life Center, and treasurer Jeanine Pilarski walks out on to the second floor and excitedly share their plans for what will one day be Heartbridge’s office.
Levy to decide future of West Bonner schools

1 month ago | pendoreillerivervalley.com | Sophia Aldous

PRIEST RIVER — With a May 20 election less than a week away, voters in West Bonner County School District will decide the outcome of a proposed two-year, $2.35 millionper- year levy.
Priest River high principal back after administrative leave

1 month ago | pendoreillerivervalley.com | Sophia Aldous

PRIEST RIVER — A spring dance resulted in Priest River Lamanna Junior/Senior High Principal Matt George being placed on administrative leave for two weeks after a cell phone video surfaced of him dancing with a student. According to George, there was a school dance he was chaperoning at on April 11.