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VOL. LXXIV NO. 8 SERVING THE GRAND COULEE DAM AREA, WASHINGTON STATE MAY 21, 2014 Newsbriefs Mayor shaking Star office up Coulee Dam closed The Star newspaper will ambulance service be closed Monday, May 26, by Scott Hunter cabinet where access “takes ad- in observance of Memorial ditional time during time critical Day. The news and advertis- In the wake of state inspections events,” they reported. ing deadline for the May 28 and allegations of harassment Inspectors also noted that the newspaper is Friday, May 23 and retaliation, the mayor of Cou- ambulance department some- at 5 p.m. lee Dam has ordered immediate times allows non-certified indi- changes in the town’s paid vol- viduals to staff the ambulance, unteer ambulance service, some and that EMTs don’t have access Playhouse of which have sparked threats of to locked-up supplies they need to EMTs purposely not responding, restock it after a run. still on he said. When they visited May 8, in- The state spectors could not raffle Department of access emergency Raffle tickets for the little Health inspected “It is apparent medical service playhouse are still on sale at the ambulance training records, Loepp Furniture for $1 each, May 8 at the in- that our personnel certi- The tickets will remain on vitation of Mayor fication records, sale until the Junior Rodeo, community is at July 19-20. The playhouse Greg Wilder and supply records, or is built annually by DWK found a dozen a serious risk.” vehicle mainte- Fowler Construction and Flags and memories to honor veterans offer a photo opportunity to a visitor at last year’s Isle of Flags at Spring “areas of non- nance records. donated to the Ridge Riders Canyon Cemetery. — Scott Hunter photo compliance” with —Greg Wilder But records for the drawing. The drawing state law and Mayor they could access will be held during the Junior standards. indicated that the Rodeo. Those were de- ambulance did not Memorial Day dedication set tailed in a letter to Fire Chief Rob- meet state response time require- by Roger S. Lucas 11 a.m. Monday with Richard Black, retired Navy ert Jackson dated May 14. Issues ments 43 percent of the time. Bids captain, as the emcee. cited ranged from candy bars on EMS Section Supervisor Mi- The flags are going up Saturday, Legion Commander Cindy Jayne, chief petty offi- the floor of the driver’s compart- chael C. Lopez of the Office of awarded Veterans, their families, and the general pub- ment to a heart defibrillator that Community Health Systems told Electric City council cer (retired) U.S.Navy, will do the “pipe aboard” and lic looks forward each year to the “Isle of Flags” at awarded the bid to supply all events will be underway. doesn’t work, with a red “X” indi- the fire department to develop a a sewer pump to the city to Spring Canyon Cemetery. Black will make introductions with Monty Fields, cator that was covered up. They corrective action plan by June 15, Whitney Equipment. The This year there will be over 500 flags flying for chief master sergeant (retired) USAF, making the included “substantial dirt and but fix that defibrillator, “a clear bid was $11,319.79, and veterans from the local areas. annual Memorial Day address. debris on floor and shelves” of the patient safety issue,” by this Fri- was the second low bid on They go up in a gigantic volunteer work effort be- Flags will be then be dedicated and Pat Zlateff, ambulance, disorganized equip- day. the pump. City officials had ginning at 11 a.m. Saturday. You can go and help. LTC (retired) US Army, will place the memorial ment compartments, missing In his May 16 directive to Jack- recommended to the council Then the flags come down on Monday beginning at wreath. splints, and the vehicle’s license son, however, the mayor set tight- that they award the bid to 3 p.m. if it’s not raining. American Legion Post 157 will provide the color mounted on the windshield. er deadlines, requiring a tempo- Whitney because they felt This year 13 new flags will be dedicated in honor Devices for delivering oxygen rary replacement defibrillator by the pump from that bid was a guard and James Heuvel will tell of the meaning of of the following: Clifford W. Avey, Harold Eugene superior pump. The low bid “Taps”. to patients were stored in a small See AMBULANCE page 2 of $10,308,50, turned in by Dunlap, John E. Graham, Sr., Bert Colby Johnson, A number of service club members of both the Ro- H.D. Fowler, of Wenatchee, John B. Klobucher, Lloyd Allyn Newkirk, James A. tary Club and Lions Club assist the American Le- was rejected. Pryor, Stanley C. Rawley, Donald C. Seaver, CPT gion every year. Columbia Pumping and James C. Waters, Billy Wisinger, Arthur E. “Bud” If anyone has questions concerning the work par- Construction submitted the Wright and Ray J. Zowada. ty or the program they can call Ben Alling at 633- winning bid for supplying The official Memorial Day program will begin at 0663. sewer pipe lining for about 570 feet of sewer pipe. The bid was for a combination of 10-inch and 8-inch pipe, for $27,182. The bid was held New laser show open for additional taps as needed by vote of Electric General Area Alternative Site "A" City’s council. The taps General Area would provide access to side Alternative Site "B" sewers. debuts this Saturday by Roger S. Lucas The show replaces the original many perspectives,” said Lynne laser show developed in 1989, and Brougher, public affairs officer at The Bureau of Reclamation which ran for 25 consecutive sum- the dam. Old pickup will begin showing the new laser mers. The equipment to run the light show on the face of Grand In 2011 the Bureau contracted show, including the lasers, was re- picked up Coulee Dam, “One River, Many with LumaLaser, Inc., from Eu- placed in 2013. Funding for the Electric City’s council Voices,” this Saturday beginning gene, Oregon, to develop a new new show and equipment, some Two sites are under consideration for a new fire station. — USBR photo voted to purchase a 1988 at 10 p.m. General Locations for Proposed New Fire Station show and replace the old laser $1.6 million, was provided by the 0 100 200 400 600 800 1,000 Chevrolet one-ton pickup that 8 Feet The new show incorporates the system. A group of 14 stakehold- Bonneville Power Administra- had been declared surplus at story of the area, beginning with Grand Coulee. The price was ers was formed to assist in the tion. how the land was formed, the development of the script for the The show will run each eve- New USBR fire $3,108.40. original inhabitants of the area, new show. ning through Sept. 30. In May, why Grand Coulee Dam was de- “One River, Many Voices” tells June and July, the show begins at Body veloped and the numerous effects the story of Grand Coulee from 10 p.m. In August the show will station under and benefits the dam has had on people who have experienced start at 9:30 and in September recovered local communities and the na- the history. “The new show pres- the show will begin at 8:30. A body found Monday tion. ents a balanced story, told from morning in an irrigation canal consideration other agencies through mutual above Summer Falls Dam is believed to be that of Scott by Roger S. Lucas aid agreements. Kolves of Ephrata, who went In addition to the two proposed missing and was presumed Annual bull ride Saturday The Bureau of Reclamation is locations, another alternative, the drowned during a March 29 by Roger S. Lucas garden going. gether 12 teams of three cowboys planning to build a new fire sta- Bureau stated, was to do nothing. accident, Grant County Sher- Ridge Rider President George each. It’s the first time the event tion. Currently the fire station is locat- iff Tom Jones said. The Ridge Riders have pulled Kohout said the timing of the has been put on at the Ridge Rid- It’s the “where” that’s in ques- ed at the John W. Keys III Pump- An irrigation district out all the stops for this year’s 3rd Lacy event and Wild Horse Race ers Rodeo Grounds. tion. The Bureau is seeking public Generating Plant. employee found the body Annual Cleatis Lacy Memorial was set up so cowboys and fans Carden and Marchand said comment to identify issues to be Public Affairs Officer Lynne around 8 a.m. The site is not Bull Riding event, this Saturday addressed in an environmental Brougher said the idea had been far from where the pickup could attend both the Grand Cou- they had 11 wild horse teams truck in which Kolves and his May 24, at the rodeo grounds. lee event and the rodeo at Coulee and expected more. If they get 12 assessment, due out this fall. identified in earlier advance plan- three sons were riding went Bull riders will be facing the City the same day. teams, they plan two go-rounds The Bureau is looking at two ning for upgrades to the pump- into the canal. Kolves’ 8-year- longest eight seconds in sports Kohout also pointed out that with the top two from each go- locations for the new fire station: generator plant to take place over old son Korey died as a result (riders must stay on the bull eight the bull riding and Wild Horse round competing in the final for one, on land it owns, near the the next 20 or so years. of the accident. Kolves’ 10- seconds for a successful ride), Race will be interspersed through- the $500 purse. Steve Palmer is intersection of SR-155 and “B” But after that plant was closed and 12-year-old sons were and the new attraction, the Wild out the afternoon. supplying the wild horses. Street; the other on land man- down for repairs and cleaning fol- rescued and survived. Horse Race, will provide some ex- Sev Carden, a professional bull Carden said that by Mon- aged by the National Park Service lowing a fire last year, the need be- “Scott Kolves’ family and tra thrills for rodeo fans. rider, has been working regis- day they only had 12 bull riders at Crescent Bay, uphill from the came more apparent and urgent. loved ones have suffered Adults will pay $10, and stu- boat launch and adjacent to the Fire engines were then housed while awaiting this recov- trants in that event and will ride signed up but that a lot more were ery, and I pray they can find dents over 10 years of age $8. in both the Lacy and Coulee City expected to register. “Registration access road. at a new machine shop near the peace knowing we have Those under 10 get in free. events. for bull riding will continue until A fire station is not in a master Third Powerhouse, and on-call found Scott’s body,” Jones The Lacy bull riding event hon- Shane Marchand has been about 2 p.m. Saturday,” Carden plan for Crescent Bay developed firefighters stayed in local motels. said. ors the late Cleatis Lacy, a long- helping in the Wild Horse Race. noted. with public input by the NPS in The public comment period is time rodeo participant and volun- Cowboy teams will be racing Mel Layton is supplying the 2009. May 19 to June 19, and will bring teer from Grand Coulee, who was against the clock and each other to bulls again this year. The purpose of the project, focus to concerns, issues, and known as “Mr. Rodeo.” catch a wild horse (a young horses Those interested in developing the Bureau statement noted, is analyses that should be included Action begins Saturday after- not yet broke for riding), harness a wild horse team or participating to relocate the fire department in the draft environmental assess- noon at 4 p.m. The food booth will it, saddle it, and ride it through in bull riding can call Carden at to a new independent station to ment. be functioning and the Ridge Rid- strategically placed barrels. 634-6559, or Marchand at 631- ensure reliable protection for all Written comments can be sent ers will have their annual beer Officials were hoping to put to- 4156. Reclamation facilities and lands, to Lon Ottosen, Bureau of Recla- as well as local communities and See FIRE STATION page 2 Page 2 The Star • MAY 21, 2014 Cities vote more Tribes prepare support to laser for powwow Tribal officials are putting together some of the final plans for their July 4-13 powwow activities scheduled for the celebration grounds at the Colville Indian Agency. show promotion The celebration will include the traditional horse parade, family fun The chamber had countered day, traditional dinner, bingo nights and the powwow. by Roger S. Lucas that those funds had already been Currently, the committee managing the 10-day celebration contin- allocated to other activities in the ues to raise money to help defray the cost of putting on the event. Electric City’s council voted to pipeline and this would short its To make raffle item donations, people are asked to contact Vanessa Cawston at 631-4194, and for powwow information to contact Shelly give the Grand Coulee Dam Area efforts for an $18,000 media buy. Chamber of Commerce $9,000, Davis at (509) 978-8035. Electric City’s council agreed This event has been held on the Colville Reservation for over 100 instead of the requested $6,000, that there has to be a better way to years, promoters noted. to help promote the area’s new allocate the hotel/motel tax mon- Laser Light Show on the west ies. Several council members said side of the mountains. they grew tired of having these is- A certain attraction The chamber had outlined a sues come up all year long. Students at Grand Coulee Dam Middle School experiment with electromagne- Towns considering media buy on the Seattle side of One council member, John Nor- tism during a daylong presentation throughout much of the school by the Pacific the state and had requested that Science Center. The event was sponsored by the PTA. Pictured from left to right dine, suggested that three-fourths are, at the front table, Chazz Reyes and Kaleb Horn. In the background are Trev- “council of governments” each of the three cities, Grand of the hotel/motel tax monies that or McCraigie, Dalton Kentner and Lonnie Cawston. — Scott Hunter photo Coulee, Coulee Dam, and Electric come in each year should auto- by Roger S. Lucas This organization, if formed, City, that collect hotel/motel tax matically go to the chamber and would deal with county-wide monies, pony up $6,000 each. The towns of Elmer City and transportation issues. thereby put an end to the stream Tussle for tourism funds Coulee Dam passed resolutions at At its last meeting, Grand Earlier cities, towns, and county of people who come to council their last council meetings to take government in Okanogan County Coulee voted $6,000, and last meetings with requests for funds. stirs debate at council part in the formation of a regional fell under the North Central Re- Tuesday night, May 13, Electric Then, he suggested, people council of governments in Okano- gional Transportation Planning by Roger S. Lucas pointed out that the town had ex- City, after considerable discus- could go to the chamber with ceeded this resolution and asked gan County. Organization. sion, voted $9,000. their requests for hotel/motel tax if the town could change the reso- A similar resolution will be If government groups in Oka- Coulee Dam’s town council was on the agenda at other cities and nogan County move forward, the Coulee Dam had suggested funds. slow to convince last week that lution at its next meeting and that its $6,000 come from funds vote the funds. It was noted that towns and at the county level to parties will create a forming com- Electric City receives about the town should reach down in its develop an organization that can already given to the chamber to do a budget amendment the mittee to come up with articles of $65,000 a year in hotel/motel tax hotel/motel money reserves and come together and deal with is- association and bylaws for a coun- provide the chamber of commerce town would have to hold a public this year. It was suggested that monies, more than the other two hearing. Alling asked if it could sues that they hold in common. cil of governments. $4,000 be taken from funds giv- and the Coulee Area Park and towns together. Recreation District with more all happen the same night and en to put on the July 4 celebra- The new Laser Light Show will funds. the answer was “yes.” tion and $2,000 be taken from debut at 10 p.m. May 24 on the Grand Coulee Dam Chamber of The mayor said that he would visit with Ridge Rider officials to $10,000 already allocated to the face of Grand Coulee Dam. Commerce officials, and Rec Com- Ridge Riders. missioner Phil Hansen, appeared see if they would take $4,000 less, before the council May 14, each and then, if so, he would try to Queen of Hearts asking for more money. find the other $2,000. Hansen wasn’t satisfied with Continued from front page The chamber was asking for $6,000 as Coulee Dam’s portion the delay and pointed out that 50/50 Raffle! Ambulance of a media campaign cost to try to more and more visitors are us- Drawing every Friday at 6:30 p.m. ing North Dam Park and that Tuesday, May 20. He also ordered plaint. That investigation started lure visitors from western Wash- ington to the new Laser Light the park district was going to try QUEEN OF HEARTS WINNER replacement of a “clearly defec- a couple weeks ago, Wilder said. again for a levy so they would Wilder said Tuesday he had Show. Jessica Sumner $10,704.50! tive” gurney by Tuesday and told Hansen was asking for $9,000 have seed money to finance the Jackson to give emergency medi- removed EMT Deborah Jimenez to help maintain the cost of keep- park. An earlier attempt to pass POT AS OF 5-16-14 $500 cal technicians access to supplies from her position as ambulance ing North Dam Park in shape for a levy narrowly failed. $2 Hotdogs/$3 Jumbo Dogs / $3 Shrimp Cocktails In a prepared piece passed out by Monday. EMT certificates had director after she told him she potential visitors to the area. at the meeting, Coulee Dam town to be on file by May 21 or they would not respond to an ambu- While neither got a “no,” it was tough sledding for both causes. officials showed that it main- MOOSE LODGE 504 would be dropped from the pro- lance call to which the complain- tained two parks, Douglas Park, ing EMT was also responding, The chamber had asked each 216 Continental Hts., Grand Coulee • 633-0555 • MEMBERS ONLY gram. of the three municipalities that and Mason City Park, and that Progress has already been and that five other EMTs in the collect hotel/motel taxes to pony no one else helped the town with made, according to an email to department would take the same up $6,000 to fund a media buy in these costs. It all ended up with visitors Wilder from Rick Paris, Grant stance. the Seattle area to promote the new Laser Light Show. Grand to the meeting trying to get Cou- County EMS Council chair. Wilder said that stance is un- lee Dam to loosen up the purse professional and places citizens Coulee was first to step forward “… It is my knowledgeable with $6,000 and Electric City was strings on hotel/motel money and LIVE MUSIC opinion that the ambulance is in a at risk. He said he was prepared quick to follow with $9,000. Cou- town officials not quite fully con- useable state and addresses most to rebuild the service with all lee Dam had proposed that the vinced to do so. May 24th & 25th begins at 8 p.m. The town will revisit the issue of the equipment concerns stated new personnel if necessary, but chamber take $4,000 from what it had given to support the July 4 at its next meeting, and individu- in the State's letter,” Paris wrote he doesn’t believe it will come to als on the council spoke out in fa- that. events, plus another $2,000 from after a meeting on Sunday at the the $10,000 provided for the Ridge vor of finding a way to help fund Coulee Dam fire station. Riders, to make up the $6,000. the media drive and the park Wilder said Okanogan County Chamber Executive Director maintenance issue. The park district took over the dispatch records gave him con- Fire Continued Peggy Nevsimal pointed out that from funds that had been received ear- maintenance of North Dam Park cerns about response times and three years ago when Grand Cou- protocols. front page lier from Coulee Dam already had station either been spent or were ear- lee stopped its maintenance af- “These issues and matters marked for events. It (the cham- ter its lease from the Bureau of alone give me great pause and mation, Grand Coulee Power Of- ber) was asking for additional Reclamation ran out. When the concern,” he wrote in the memo to fice, PO Box 620, Grand Coulee, monies. park district took over the park, the lawn had turned into a weed Jackson, “however, when they are Wa., 99133 or emailed to ottosn@ By council resolution, the town has a formula for the handling of patch with weeds about 40-inches combined with past and recent usbr.gov. Comments must be re- tall. Now it looks like a park. ceived by June 19 to be consid- hotel/motel tax dollars. The town EMT claims of harassment and is to put one-third into a reserve retaliation, they reach the need ered in the draft environmental fund and make two-thirds avail- for immediate action and resolu- assessment. able for promotional projects. tion. It is apparent that our com- Councilmember Ben Alling munity is at serious risk …” Music. Food. Fun. Something for everyone! Wilder’s “harassment” refer- ence was to a 2012 investiga- tion instigated by an anonymous

EMT’s claims of a hostile work Sounds 2 days Summerof music in downtown environment. The investigation Basin FREE centered around then ambulance EPHRATA, Washington Lieutenant Ben Alling. The inves- tigation conducted by the town’s insurance company resulted in July 18 & 19, 2014 a finding by then-mayor Quincy FRIDAY HEADLINER - 9pm Snow that there was no cause for action, Wilder said. Hamilton Loomis Alling was not available for comment. SATURDAY HEADLINER - 9pm A new formal complaint against the town has been filed alleging Little concerted retaliation against the EMT who filed the earlier com- Texas

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This event is not cruel in in The Star last week regarding their horses, you are also cast- any way, and for anyone who has the “Wild Horse Race” event to be ing a negative perception about been around rodeo, the care of the held over Memorial Weekend. the Ridge Riders, who have made stock is number one to everyone There seems to be some confu- huge strides in the rodeo commu- who participates and puts on any sion in our community about what nity over the last few years, which performance. a “Wild” Horse Race really is. The has also been a positive thing for I’m simply asking for you to horses are not really “wild”; they our local community. give this event a chance and to are raised on a ranch in Nespelem I would like to clear up any understand what really goes on. and are in contact with humans confusion about what actually Not only could this be a profitable on a daily basis. Not only do I happens at a “Wild” Horse Race. event for the Ridge Riders, but for know the family very well who There are teams made up of three the community as well. This Me- raises these horses, I also know people. The first person has the morial weekend, we will be cel- the care and compassion they lead rope which is attached to the ebrating a local cowboy who made have for them as well. They are halter. (When a halter is used, a huge impact on the local and ro- fed well on a daily basis, given there is no bit in the mouth of the deo community, Cleatis Lacy. I am supplements to make sure they horse, so I want to emphasize that a Ridge Rider member and I’m ex- are healthy and vaccinated regu- one of the letter writers made a tremely proud of the organization larly. The horses are in a pasture mistake in their letter to the edi- that I represent, and everything with plenty of acreage on which to tor saying that the horses have a we stand for. I personally would graze and allowed to be free un- bit.) The second person has the like to invite Patricia Hayes, Ju- der the supervision of their own- saddle, and this person is waiting lia Somtherman and Berinda Van ers. Also keep in mind that this for the first person with the lead Cleave to get to know the own- is not the first time these horses rope to try and get the horse to ers of these horses and watch have performed in an event like hold somewhat still so they can this event. I’m not saying we will this and neither these owners nor put on the saddle. Now while all change your mind on the subject, the Ridge Riders would ever spon- of this is happening, there is a I’m just asking be sure of all facts sor an event that would be cruel third person who is helping out in before writing letters to the edi- More letters or inhumane to any animals. The whatever way he or she can. Once tors as they can have a negative name “Wild” Horse Race is just a the saddle is on, the third per- impact on others involved. My Safety of children a concern on local road title of an event that lends more son gets in the saddle and rides name is Andrea Edwards, and I I’m writing this letter to try to tin Road onto Roosevelt Drive at a and explain to them, and show excitement by calling it a “Wild” the horse through the barrels am looking forward to meeting help out what could be a very seri- high rate of speed, and then turned them the proper way to walk and Horse Race. set up in the arena. Now doesn’t the three of you at the Cleatis ous problem on Roosevelt Drive in right onto McGovern Street. ride bikes on the street in the Please be educated before you that sound pretty harmless? Also, Lacy Memorial Bull Riding this Grand Coulee. If there would have been any proper manner. post negative comments in the have you ever thought about how weekend at the rodeo grounds. We have a number of children children present on McGovern To all of the motorists in the paper regarding these horses and horses are “broke” to ride today on Roosevelt Drive, along with Street, their chances of being run Grand Coulee Dam area, drive the Ridge Riders. Not only are or even back when horses were Andrea Edwards adults who walk down the center over would have been close to 100 with care and be on the look out of the street. The children also percent for as fast as the car was for our younger citizens, not only ride their bikes down the center going as they would not have been on Roosevelt Drive. To honor a great cowboy with no harm to horses of the streets on Roosevelt as well able to stop in time! I’m just a citizen concerned for I would like to invite the public with this event his memory will for multiple purposes. as McGovern Street. Yes, you may say that this situ- the safety of all children in our to join the Ridge Riders this Sat- live on. There is no harm done to these We are very fortunate that no ation is none of my business, but area and beyond. urday at 4 p.m. at the Ridge Rider We added a new attraction fine animals. Halter and lead accidents have happened yet, as a I have suffered the loss of a child arena for the Cleatis Lacy Memo- this year, the Wild Horse Races. ropes are used, not bits. So come lot of cars do not stop at the stop and I would not wish this on any Jerry Beierman rial Bull Riding and Wild Horse If you have never seen a Wild watch the cowboys show us how sign on McGovern Street that en- parent! Grand Coulee Races. Horse Race, this is an event you’ll it is done. ters on to Roosevelt Drive. Children will be children, but The Ridge Riders set up this definitely want to see. This event Please join us this Saturday Last week a car came up Mar- the parents have to guide them event to honor our good friend brings back the memories of how for the celebration of the life and and one of the greatest cowboys in cowboys use to catch and train memories of Cleatis Lacy. the Pacific Northwest. For those wild horses in the old days. To See you at the arena. of you who did not know Cleatis, clear any confusion, these hors- The way it should be he lived and raised his family es are raised on a family ranch Cindy Edwards I saw our rez from afar today. soft winds at the foot of Mother Life ways, thinking, etc., (which) right here in Grand Coulee and by one of the most experienced Ridge Riders Awakening late, coffee, toast, and earth's bountiful hillside, a jog- has given us all life's lesson(s) to traveled extensively year long fol- horsemen in our area. They are ‘pondering, praying, meditation ger lazily makes his way between learn and live by. For "it is what it lowing the rodeo circuit. We hope handled and vaccinated and bred and hope...’ what we once were, hillside and crystal clear blue is.” As we continue to honor and where we are right now, and what lake mirroring a magnificent believe in Grandfather, so too will The term “wild horse race” gave wrong idea to some will be. Grandfather's colorful sunset in Mother Earth provide us bounti- Suddenly, picture perfect clear, shades of yellow, orange and blue, ful tomorrows as she has forever In response to three letters into steaks for people who don’t horses,” just horses that don’t like it came to me like a dream, a vi- as the day's bright sunshine fades in years past. All we have to do published last week so fervently really care about where protein the idea of being rode. sion, and I thought "this is the into cool quiet comfort of twilight is remember in our minds, our against the “Wild horse race” com- comes from, like the French. So The comparison of this event way it should be!"... so beautiful, ... with thoughts and dreams of a hearts and souls: "The Indian ing up this weekend, there needs instead of “suffering this fate,” being on par with “Christians be- so calm, comforting and serene: better tomorrow. Way." to be some things cleared up. these horses are fed, cared for and ing thrown to the lions” is exag- CCT, the CCT peoples and most YES! Our yesteryears of the The term “Wild horse race” has protected from predators year- geration on the extreme. There is certainly the CCT rez and what mighty, mighty Colvilles have Truman Covington misled the three concerned ladies round in exchange for spending a no claw and mandible action or is to be! been what it was: Grandfather that voiced their strong objection few weekends kicking and stomp- public disembowlment anywhere. Atop a hillside with tall and Mother Earth, in our Native and outrage against this “most in- ing humans that want to try to Come see for yourself and have grasses swaying, blowing in the way of living our Indian Circle of humane thing.” First of all, these ride them. There is even a vet- an enjoyable time at the Ridge are not “wild horses” as you would erinarian on call for them during Riders arena this weekend, and if see on some National Geographic this event if one of the horses gets it makes you feel any better, you documentary. Usually these are hurt. What’s not fair about that can call this event “Team Bronc horses that have demonstrated kind of a deal? Riding” if you want to. that they don’t have the tempera- As far this being the “most in- And by the way, the horses usu- Gems in the Coulee: ment to be saddle horses. humane thing that people can do ally win. Most horses that have shown to a wild horse,” the person that this trait of not willing to be do- said this has not seen real cruelty Dave McClure Lucas Bird mesticated are sent down the to horses, and this event is far and Rachel McClure road to a glue factory or made from that, and these are not “wild There is a kid in town who is racing his way to NA- SCAR. That kid is Lucas Bird, a home grown product of the Coulee area who has won races in just about Greatful for Why uncovered loads are bad every car he has been in. Here are the facts: Last year he was racing with the adults and won kind care 1. On May 12 we were driving up Spring Canyon hill toward Wil- the championship hands down. Did I mention that I’d like to take this time to bur. this kid is only in the eighth grade at Grand Coulee thank all the staff (surgeon and 2. A gravel truck with trailer was going down the hill. Dam Middle School? 4.0 student. Class president. nurses) that personally took care 3. The truck was overloaded, untarped and going too fast. Not to mention a leader, not just on the track but in of me before surgery, during sur- 4. Gravel was spewing like shrapnel out of the truck. Lucas Bird driving his race car the halls at school. I personally have seen him be the in the Colorama Parade gery and after. 5. I’m out $100 for a new windshield. voice of reason, step up to challenges and make the the national stage. That kid is Shane Proctor, and I was and still am overwhelmed 6. My insurance company is out $700 (See #5 above) hard choices with his fellow students. He does all of Lucas has some of the same fire burning in his bel- by the kindness, the caring and 7. My dinged up car has less than 10,000 miles on it. the concern I was given at CMC. this with a smile that could melt butter and make the ly, too. Talk about a role model. 8. Preventative measures should be taken by a company or tax- I’ve lived in the coulee for 35 girls blush. (OK, that probably just made him blush.) So kids out there, do you have a dream? Is there supported agency. years and am proud to call it my The Bird name has been something you really want to do? Just sayin’. home. associated with motor sports Lucas would tell you to do it and I applaud every one of the locally for many years. Herb don’t look back, except to give back Larry Zimmerman medical people who cared for me Bird, who kicked up a little to those that have helped you along during my short stay at CMC. dirt and rubbed a few cars in Jess, the way. With much, much appreciation, I his day, is on the pit crew of sincerely thank the surgeon and shut up! Lucas would not want me to his grandson, Lucas. There nurses that stood by my side and write this without thanking a few made me feel of importance. are other Birds too that have Jesse Utz people, including, of course, all his Thank you! Thank you! Thank success in a race car racing all sponsors along the way. But there you! over the Northwest. It is safe are three people that really need to say it is in Lucas’s blood, and Three Midway, P.O. Box 150, Grand Coulee,THE WA 99133 (509) STAR 633-1350/FAX (509) 633-3828/E-MAIL: [email protected] recognition: His grandpa Herb, for Cynthia D. Canchola winning is coming easy so far. everything he does. No one will Consolidated with the Grand Coulee News - Times and the Almira Herald. But he knows there is tougher ever know all that he has put into The Star reserves the right to edit for The Star Online - grandcoulee.com and stiffer competition just around the corner. Just Lucas and his car; Pat, for learning the race car length, spelling and grammar, ask him. He will smile and then tell you all about it. game and being there no matter what. Your time but every effort is made to keep the The Star is published (USPS#518860)weekly at Grand Coulee, Washington, and was entered as second class matter, January 4, 1946. ©2011 Star Newspaper. writer’s intent. Some of you are saying right now, “Really, a kid a is valuable, and you spend it with Lucas. Of course, Periodicals postage paid at Grand Coulee. Postmaster send address changes to: gem in the coulee?” Yep, I’m telling ya, someday you Libelous material and UNSIGNED none of this would even be possible without Mom’s LETTERS WILL NOT BE PRINTED. Star, PO Box 150, Grand Coulee, Wash. 99133 are going to turn on a Saturday race on TV and there undying support. Sjana has been to every race and Subscription Rates: GOLD Counties $24; Remainder of Washington State $33; will be a red headed kid holding a trophy and getting A writer’s name may be withheld by request cheered every lap. She has been the counselor, pit but only after editorial board review. Elsewhere within the United States $37; Single Copy Price $1 a milk bath because he just won a NASCAR race. This crew, driver, and sponsor digger upper. But most of Please include a daytime phone number kid has everything going for him, but the best part is so we can contact you if we have all, she has been a great mom, full of support and questions. Scott Hunter ...... Publisher/Editor Roger Lucas...... Advertising/Special Projects his attitude. guidance on this journey. He’s a hard worker, dedicated, and wants it more So maybe there are four gems in the Coulee this Send letters to The Star, Letters, P.O. Box Gwen Hilson...... Production Manager Sheila Whitelaw...... Proofreader 150, Grand Coulee, WA 99133. than a lot of kids that don’t dream as big. He reminds time: grandpa, mom, stepdad and, of course, the fu- Fax to (509) 633-3828 or e-mail The Star me a lot of another local hero that did big things on at: [email protected] ture racing superstar, Lucas Bird. Page 4 The Star • MAY 21, 2014 Obituaries Meetings and Lela Joy (Ross) Monteith Anthony R. Notices Lela (Ross) Monteith, 88, She was preceded in death by Ch a m b e r t o Me e t peacefully left her earthly home her husband of 47 years, Wayne “Tony” Esquivel The Grand Coulee Dam Area for her heavenly home Monteith; parents Lois A n t h o n y Chamber of Commerce will meet on Sunday, May 18, and Floyd Ross, broth- R. “Tony” Es- Thursday, May 22, at Siam Palace 2014. er Dale “Curly” Ross, quivel, age in Grand Coulee at noon. General Lela Joy Ross was and sister June Ross. 62, a resident business is on the agenda. born December 6, She is survived by of the Tekoa 1925, in Caldwell, her brother Edgar Ross Retirement GCHS Al u m n i Idaho. She graduat- (Boise, Idaho), her chil- Apartments, ed from Parma High dren: Sharon (Dennis) passed away Ass o c i a t i o n t o Me e t Grand Coulee High School School, Idaho in 1944. Elverum (Spokane, T h u r s d a y Alumni Association will hold its Lela took her nurses Wash.); Lois/Lori Ross morning, spring meeting on Wednesday, training in Nampa, (Grand Coulee, Wash), May 1, at his May 21, 2014, at 1 p.m., at United Idaho, graduated from Mervin (Mary Jo) Mon- home from Methodist Church, 405 Center Northwest Nazarene teith (Grand Coulee), an apparent heart attack. Tourney winners Street, Grand Coulee. Anyone College and earned 10 grandchildren, and He was born September 4, who attended school in the Grand her Registered Nursing Degree. 13 great-grandchildren. 1951, at Sacramento, Calif., to Tom Zernick, Electric City and David Aggen of Hayden Lake, Idaho placed first Coulee School District is invited Lela married her college sweet- Visitation will be on Monday, Mike P. and Helen Marie (Ma- in Gordon Steinmetz Spring Walleye Classic held on Banks Lake this past week- to attend. heart Wayne Mervin Monteith, on May 26th at Strate Funeral home rinoff) Esquivel. He was raised end. Zernick and Aggen bested the other 62 fishing teams to catch 12 walleyes November 8, 1948. She worked at in Grand Coulee from 4-7 p.m. in the Sacramento area and at- weighing in at 42.30 pounds. Over $6000.00 in prize money/gifts was awarded to the team. This was Zernicks first walleye tournament and Aggens first time various nursing jobs in Memorial Service tended schools there. Tony later Central Washington. In will be Tuesday, May fishing Banks Lake in a walleye tournament. Other Electric City resident Eric CMC Gu i l d t o Me e t attended Evergreen State College Braaten and his father Ronald Braaten, of Grand Mound, placed 7th with 9 fish CMC Guild will hold its next 1988 she retired from 27, at 1 p.m., at Grand in Washington. weighing in at 31.60 pounds. They won over $1300 in prize money. regular meeting at CMC on Nespelem school after Coulee Church of the Tony married Sharon L. Mara- Photo Credit to Alison Kinion-Mitchell Wednesday, May 28, from 11 a.m. 22 years of nursing. Nazarene, State Route cle on May 14, 1977, in New York ñ 1 p.m. Lela became a fol- Hwy 174, Grand Cou- State, and the couple were mar- lower of Christ at an lee. Graveside service ried for nearly 37 years. Sharon is Diaper drive to begin early age, she had a will follow at Spring a member of the Mohawks of the The 14th Annual Diaper Drive women in need of help. Prayers Fr e e Pi n o c h l e servant’s heart and Canyon Cemetery. Bay of Quinte in Canada. at Zion Lutheran Church in sup- and financial support are appre- a t t h e Se n i o r s to know Lela was to In lieu of flowers, Tony worked for the Confeder- port of Lutherans for Life will be- ciated for this project. If you have Free pinochle is offered at know Jesus. Lela was memorials can be ated Tribes of the Colville Indian gin soon and you can help! questions please contact Pastor the Grand Coulee Senior Center a member of the Grand sent to Grand Coulee Reservation for 21 years. He also Zion will be collecting dona- Shawn Neider at 633-2566. Monday, Wednesday and Friday Coulee Church of the Church Of The Naza- worked as a bus driver, and was tions to support the annual Dia- beginning at 1 p.m. Nazarene, volunteered at the lo- rene, 45925 Washington Hwy 174, a caregiver at the Crisis Residen- per Drive at Harvest Food from cal food bank, and enjoyed being Grand Coulee, Wash. 99133. tial Center for eight years. He Mother’s Day through Father’s with family and grandkids. She Please sign Lela’s online reg- was a Native American Chaplain Day. Look for the giant “calf” also had a love for gardening, ister book at www.stratefuneral- for 15 years and helped members bottle at Harvest to make your baking, and crocheting. home.com . with their spiritual wellness. He donation. The collection will be had worked as a volunteer at the matched by $300 of Thrivent Airway Heights Correctional Cen- Choice Funds. Funds collected Rachel Rounds ter and at the Two Rivers Cor- will be divided between The Sup- Rachel Rounds, 62, was born S’Noviah, Michael-Ray, Tristan, rectional Institute in Hermiston, port Center in Omak, a crisis CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE BANKS LAKE BIBLE CHURCH on June 28th, 1951 to Roman Sr. Lilly, Gabriel, Joseph, Trey and Oregon. center for those in need, and Life Welcomes you 25 School Avenue, Electric City, 633-0670 and Lillian “Nellie” Antioquia in Trinity and many cousins, nieces Tony enjoyed painting and art- Services in Spokane, a teen preg- Everyone’s invited. Affiliated with I.F.C.A./N.I.C.E. Seattle, Washington. and nephews. work. He loved to draw and was a nancy center for young women in Pastor Adrian Harris Pastor Bill Williams She went to meet Rachel was a won- Pow Wow singer for many years. crisis pregnancies. This project is 2 miles east of Hwy 155 on Hwy 174 Everyone Welcome! her Lord Jesus and derful woman, full of Tony painted the sign above the a pro-life project to support young Adult Sunday School...... 9:30 am. Sunday School, all ages...... 9:30 a.m. reunite with her be- humor, laughter & Tekoa Museum and Library, soon Children’s Caravan...... 9:30 a.m. Coffee Fellowship...... 10:30 a.m. loved Michael Thurs- advice. She loved The after moving to Tekoa. Sunday Worship...... 10:45 a.m Morning Worship...... 10:45 a.m. day morning, May Lord deeply and was a Anthony and Sharon moved Community Youth Group Evening Worship...... 6:00 p.m. Sundays 4-5:30 p.m. at GCD Middle School. 15, 2014 from Grand witness to many. She to Tekoa in 2005. He retired for Prayer...... Wed., 11:00 a.m. For middle school/high school students health reasons. Bible Study...... Wed., noon Coulee, Washington. will be greatly missed It’s a Church office 633-2186 She was preceded by her family, friends Survivors include his wife Sha- in death by the pass- and community, both ron at their Tekoa home; two sons, Seventh-day Adventist ing of both of her par- here and on the coast. Sadekaronhes Esquivel of Oka- COULEE DAM Welcomes You for Worship & Praise nogan, Wash., and Deyorhathe boy for ents, her husband Mi- She was a member 103 Continental Heights, Grand Coulee Esquivel of Tacoma, Wash., one COMMUNITY CHURCH chael Rounds I, and of Faith Community Church (509) 633-3030 siblings Rio Antioquia, Trinidad Church in Electric City and her daughter, Karhonkwison (Josh) Presbyterian (U.S.A.) Logan of Tekoa, Wash., two grand- Offers You a Warm Welcome! Cadiente, George Antioquia and funeral will be held there on Sun- James/ Saturday Bible Study...... 9:30 a.m. children: Dylan Johnson and Roman Antioquia Jr. day May 25, 2014, at 1 p.m., all Children’s Bible Story Time...... 10:00 a.m. Javier Logan. Also surviving are Worship Service...... 9 a.m. She is survived by siblings Liz are welcome to attend her ser- Saturday Worship Service...... 11:00 a.m. two brothers, Cruz Esquivel of Fellowship...... 10:00 a.m. Howard (Glenn), Clay Antioquia vice. Potluck reception to follow. All Church Fellowship...... 12:30 p.m. (Pat), Helen Anderson (Norm), Ju- Rachel will begin her journey to Nespelem, and Mike Esquivel of Butterfly Sunday School...... 10:30 a.m. Midweek Bible Study Wednesday...... 6 p.m. lie Deputy (Wayne), Margie Holtz Loomis Washington at 4 p.m., Zillah, Wash. Stephanie James and Allen Nursery Care Available (Paul), Gene Antioquia (Sue), Bob that day where she will be laid to He was preceded in death by an Butterfly of Nespelem are proud 509 Central Drive, Coulee Dam Antioquia (Maryann), Sandra Au- rest along side her husband, all infant son. to announce the birth of their son Church: 633-1790 UNITED METHODIST Modeling our ministry after the New Testament gust, June Pat Antioquia-Snow are welcome to follow her in the A memorial service will be held Chayton Dyami Butterfly on Sat- www.couleedamchurch.org 405 Center St., Grand Coulee (Dennis), Jim Antioquia (Roberta) processional. in Nespelem, with inurnment at a urday, April 26, 2014, at Coulee Certified Lay Ministers family cemetery there. Medical Center in Grand Coulee. & Sister-in-Law Patricia Antio- Please sign Rachel’s online reg- Tom Poplawski & Monty Fields Kramer Funeral Home of He weighed 9 lbs., 4 oz., and was FAITH COMMUNITY quia. And her children Patricia ister book at www.stratefuneral- A Foursquare Church EVERYONE WELCOME! Tekoa, is handling the local ar- 20.5 inches in length at birth. Rounds, Corina Valdez (Christo- home.com . Strate Funeral Home PASTOR STEVE ARCHER Church Office 633-0980 rangements. pher), Ramona Rounds, Katrina of Grand Coulee, Washington is NOW MEETING IN OUR NEW BUILDING Worship Service...... 10:00 a.m Rounds (Ricky), Shannon Nakk- honored to be serving Rachel’s 16 Grand, Electric City Join us every 3rd Sunday for brunch our (Ali) and Michael Rounds II, as family. Reach Your Constituents Reach Sunday Morning Service:...... 10 a.m. and fellowship following worship service. well as her grandchildren Tiana, We’ve Got You Covered 2.7 Million KIDS’ Church and Nursery Readers Call the Church Office 633-1244 to find out ZION LUTHERAN about other regular scheduled meetings. PASTOR SHAWN NEIDER Mary Louise Tylor Come Worship The Lord! 348 Mead Street, Grand Coulee Mary Louise Tylor, 62, passed Mary is survived by her hus- Advertise in Church 633-2566 away Saturday, May 10, 2014, band of almost 36 years: David Community Coulee City Bible Study...... 8:00 a.m. at Central Washington Tylor; daughter Janice Newspapers, a Key Coulee City Worship...... 9:00 a.m. Hospital in Wenatchee, Syverson (Mark); son Source of Local Zion Worship...... 11:00 a.m. Washington. Born into Jason Merritt (Krissy); Political News Bible Study and Sunday School...... 9:45 a.m. the Republic, Washing- grandchildren: Justine, Wednesday Soup & Study...... 6:00 p.m. One Call • One Payment ton home of Bill and Lou- Jamie and Jacob and Nursery Available • NEED A RIDE? CALL 633-2566 ise Kennedy on August great-grandchildren Call this 26, 1951; Mary married Conner and Brianna. Newspaper . David Tylor in Roslyn, At Mary’s request cre- for Details 509.633.1350 Washington on July 15, mation has taken place 1978. Mary served as a with a private family cel- Kitchen Manager with the Kirk- ebration of her life. land, Washington Public School Please make contributions in System before an unfortunate in- Mary’s memory to your favorite jury forced her early retirement. humane society. Mary enjoyed gardening but her Please sign her on-line regis- Need Color two greatest joys in life were cook- ter book at www.stratefuneral- ing really good food and spending home.com. Strate Funeral Home time on Lake Roosevelt o-u-t-f-i-s- of Grand Coulee is honored to be Copies Fast? h-i-n-g David. serving Mary’s family. We can do Sylvia Ann Wiese Sylvia Ann Wiese of Vader, was enjoyed traveling the states with called home by the Lord, Monday, her husband in their motor home them for you. April 21, 2014. She was born to the and meeting new friends. She late Bill and Lucy Raynor, June loved gardening, sewing, read- 10, 1940, in Tarboro, N.C. Sylvia ing, baking, skiing, boating and was preceded in death by her son nature. She especially cherished Timothy Wiese. She is survived time smiling, laughing and visit- by her husband Fred Wiese of 55 ing with loved ones. Her joy was years; daughters Tami and Teresa, contagious and she will be greatly son-in-law David and daughter- missed. in-law Susan; six grandchildren; Fred and his family would like three great-grandchildren and to invite all who knew Sylvia to an three siblings. open house on Saturday, June 7, Sylvia returned to school and from 2-4 p.m., at the home of Den- worked in the medical field when nis and Lisa Wiese. Please come their children were grown. She by to share your memories of Sib. The Star • MAY 21, 2014 Page 5 Legal Notices

GCD School District Board of Directors IN THE TRIBAL COURT Grant County Public Works PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF MEETING CHANGE OF THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF Please be informed that The Board of Directors of the Grand Coulee THE COLVILLE RESERVATION The Grant County Public Works Department would like to inform Dam School District has changed the date of its May Regular Meeting the citizens of Grand Coulee and the surrounding areas that county from May 26, 2014 to May 28, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. due to the Memorial crews will be chip sealing all county roads north of 44 NE starting on Day holiday. the 27th of May. They will be on Ludolph Road and heading south. It Colville Tribal Credit Corporation, ) Case No.: CV-CD-2013-36213 would be greatly appreciated if the residences of the area would try and The public is invited to attend the meeting. a lending institution wholly-owned by ) keep the roads clear of parked cars until all work is complete. Dennis Carlson, Ed.D. the Confederated Tribes of the Colville ) Your corroboration would greatly be appreciated. Board Secretary Indian Reservation ) (Publish May 21, 2014) ) CHIEF OF POLICE PUBLIC Grant County ) NOTICE Dept. of Public Works ) OF SALE OF 124 Enterprise St. S.E. Grant County Fire Dist. 14 Plaintiff(s), ) REAL PROPERTY Ephrata, Wa 98823 ) Notice of Meeting Change vs. ) (Publish May 14 and 21, 2014) Zelda Andrew, a single individual ) Grant County Fire District No.14 will hold its regular monthly Does 1-20 ) meeting Thursday, May 29, 2014 at 7 p.m., at the Electric City Fire Claiming any right, title, estate, ) Station due to Memorial Day holiday. lien or interest in the real estate ) or secured interest described in ) The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation (Publish May 21 and 28, 2014) the complaint. ) Planning Department ) Pete Palmer, Land Use/Shoreline Administrator ) P.O. Box 150, Nespelem, WA 99155 509-634-2577 Defendant(s) ) PUBLIC NOTICE The Colville Tribes Land Use Review Board will be holding a public The Colville Tribal Court has directed the undersigned Chief of Police, hearing to make a ruling on the Land Use and Development appli- Colville Tribe, to sell the property described below to satisfy a judgment cation #14.064 submitted by Kary Nichols representing the Colville in the above-entitled action. 2 Tribes Fish and Wildlife Residential Fish Program for a conditional Landslide launches

big wave on lake use to redevelop the old Spirit Ridge site by placing an office modu- Group seeks 2 place for community center 5 Raider 2009 lar and equipment/boat storage. The site is located on Tribal Trust NUARY 28, sports JA Allotment 101-4235 continue TE Single copies STA SHINGTON , WA property 101-T414 commonly known as Spirit Ridge RV Park, within AREA E DAM Two cities

COULE ys a its currentlyity pa for argue over ulee c C par- G THE GRAND Co tri Grand osts in pre SERVIN her c ayment. Alsoear 17-percentel feeand to ot Elecfor p y onn l,240 per water chargespers water bill he pays $2 - Township 29 North, Range 31 East, Section 6/7 containing 71.94 acres ing t on. sey contin Coulee Grand Coulee NO. 39 d quartertric of for depreciati , Elec water charges The letter the thir2 008to Hal L. LXXVII, 2008. ntil y had billedee VO Electric City and Grandn ued: “U Cit er from nd Coul d quarter ysi wat local Gra ance are in dispute overe bu “inter ccord oule an in a h e s e for the third C ough h t n of The Star: Gran thr w i t ns o District tric City visio ly Elec wages pro arter more or less and is within the boundaries of the Colville Indian Res- lary and hird-Added chargessa a quhing agreement.” g tions Not - The t 38 ica basis. erlo r billin ,325. nt lobbies arte $1 communtry) in the I qu (teleme greement THE EAST 70 FEET OF LOT 10, BLOCK 118, twice .28 cal A that lastan year$1 98was insurance s e th - ovide mor al bill pr Coulee rm ipment nd ay for the no of a $3,369.42 equ nt Gra r p ew l eve ing because .94 replaceme wil tion d, $4,179 tenance es numberdde of n for ala ripor - repairs/main as f ervation. chargesulee rea sting. of s o school .84 d wage 7 an Grand Co - $28 water/well te ric City, uarter Elect cords show. rance, or Extra charg$956 Total third-q - GOVERNMENT TOWNSITE OF OMAK, ACCORDING TO er bill insu wat buildings es included line other itemsin de the u- $15,624.09 item amounts for scribed elt like they - rly cost’ salaries, s,comm insur ‘quarteem iden- ends for the dis- line it School officials f nication t, in the ance, equipment tified $1 x 52 = $52 made additionalhey attended fri a meeting third quarter week.itional people replacemene n a n c e trict when t m a i n t of 2008 water well testingly in Olympia last and bill.” PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE “We haveabout some theadd condition of to ous know uperintendent Jeff that essential ho ” S the previ w double the bill000. oulee’sof letter water added: board Chair ping our schools, nearly $16, Grand C pum ater bill usuallyn Loe stated. “As indicated in all ect Loe and school The the dir Winkler met with State falls betweeand invoices, the cost of ‘ ry McAuliffe,to who ied to that A public hearing for the above mentioned Land Use Development Donna De delivered to Grand Coulee’s w $6,500 Coulee enate’s Early Learninghools . Council meeting Sen. Rosema $8,000 said utility’ has always been ed with chairs the S Electric askedCity about the late - 12 Education Committee, s. cost of the electricity t d with & K- AUDITOR OF OKANOGAN COUNTY, WASHINGTON, he condition of our sc two weekst. Mayorago Ray Halsey activity. Payment byis includeGrand explain t reed upon ovide information about the paymen n agreed- for any other costs associatverhead- and pr met withputting us oulee contends such pumping the water ecia ct. - the matter is before attorneyinistrative distri Grand C in the negotiated and ag would “Sen. McAuliffe nkler charges are covered on a 17% administrative and o about an hour, and we are ty to Permit Application will be conducted on Thursday May 29, 2014 at the upon percentage for “adm reimbursementcative.” and the depr together some additional informa and overhead” the costs. extra charges had tion costs. Any other charges tion she has asked for,” DeWi much None of be and are dupli rd quarter billing said. unusual forlative Senator r, Charlester The letter asks Electric Ci ler been agreedr upon.to Halsey, written by what had been IN SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 34 NORTH, RANGE 26 “It was A lette ge 2 resubmit the thi McAuliffe to carve out that City does Grand Coulee’s lawyems andalong the lines Seeof WATER pa time for us while the legis Zimmerman, stated: the “…theter wa agreed upon. session is going on,” DeWinkor for n Interlocal direct bill issued by Electric added. tending the meeting was- not comply withn Electric City Colville Tribal Credit conference room on the Colville Indian Agency Also at thy McMorris-Mor provisions of that certai Sheila Stalp, deputy • Local area subscriptions: $24 Agreement betwee Congresswoman Caenth Legislative and Grand Coulee.” EAST, WILLAMETTE MERIDIAN, OKANOGAN COUNTY, Rodgers, and State Sen. Bob ton from the Sev e 2 District. “Sen. MortonSee has SCHOOLS been very pag sup rise Million CTEC launching e Campus starting at 9:30 a.m. Written comments will be accepted un- just north of the ntage Business Enterp - y” because Disadva pper Grand Coulee. Th s are designed toe • Remainder of Washington $33 terfall along SR-155 new businessprograms. Colvilles to n the ice of ethe a trueu “bumper bo “These programiness development as WASHINGTON, CONTAINING 0.08 ACRES, MORE OR le Tribal Enterprise H2O2”, a frozen wa provide bus spent the day o The Colvil (CTEC) recently formed ed to startup companies. Onc ide book that calls this on sistance rograms,ompete it will for enable federal focus on Corporation rical company, the Coulee e lead inom an Sandpoint, ascent of “ Idaho, in these p d by location in a gu a new elect based corporation announc the company,” she to said.cdirector of Colville Christian takes th Dam- al Contractors community p of five climbers fr ectric contracts til May 28, 2014 at 4 p.m. or comments can be made verbally at the Cool ande sport cott calmto be Hunter name photo Friday. l and Ken Hopkins,uction, will also man- climber named Colville E nd ompany. Hopkins, a An ice Sunday. His grou l be headquartered erin aNe- has over 20 • Out of State $37 Tribal Constr popular enough the highway. in th — S will provide power es. e Dollar Mile (CEC) wil age this new c issues coulee’s ice is e tribal member, cated right next to spelem and LESS. its lo unication, electrical, fib Colvill distribution servicjobs rs of experience in engineering comm wned company will yea uction management, th is hosting a ville Confederated Tribes underground ation. and constrd. program will pro- The Col etings to The tribally-o rship to CEC mywill release sai also for Suicide CORE group provide another 10 to 15 new “The SBA 8(a) n sses such as pportunities for growth not- week-long series of me Balde Eagle Festival coming within the first year of oper nities,” vide o tifica public hearing. All comments may be sent to Pete Palmer, Land Use/ “Busine said Hopkins. “We to develop community leade officer only for the company but he Mohican help diversify the tribe’s econo solve local problems. ess release. its employees,” Leading the meetingsunder will of Whitebe Do and add employment opportu anticipate receiving our cer bald eagles return sevelt,to the - es L. Coyhis, a member of t ay, Feb. en Troy Johnson, chiefeful executive that weral, will state, be tion in the program within 60 As the s Lake. In the Grand t a k e founded in 1984 and Nation, and the fo hey begin fishing in the three l be of CTEC, stated in a pr 90 days.” area, t Coulee Senior C time to “We are hop and tourism, Bison, Inc. , they circle d rly quickly. Site CTEC was manages 17 enterpris , where coreKeller groups and huge reservoirs, Lake Rooyon ter there wil ark into pre- wood prod- The meetings begin Mond - Dam able to compete onting fede officers are our to currently s close week with Lake Rufus Woods andt Bankhrup Canfavor displays manne State look back loy 2, in Nespelem and local levels fai in gaming, recreation fir by The National P partment inating - Shoreline Administrator, P.O. Box 150, Nespelem, WA 99155 or they As evening approaches on De Grandn Couleea fasc visits with contrac f busi from Nespelem, Omak,ng, lasting from retail, construction and above the walls of Nor Service, Washingtonngt days i Inchelium, will begin the skeletons of dife and the Coulee ay of black andu - market our new business ucts. The corporation emp before gliding down to their Parks, Washi displ - a combined meeting, Feb. 3, willwant be hat stretchesak. from hotos. t room above the se- next step.” t, is applying to to 800 people. ite nighttime perch in pineme and to the of Fish and Wil white p Kary Nichols,ss director Administra o 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit the ar s e and U.S. Tuesday’s meeti trees and the long dead e the Corridor Byway t be held center.in the to see the display aof Artst ness developmen ommunity vision- ortation evergreens. Othello through to Om nior center the Small Busine for Nespelem volunteers whohis will art work entered in the contest s. Everyone is invitedce hasto co arranged A quilt show will dent to be trained as c ged to choose their red by The Columbi tion’s 8(a), HUBZon Grand Coulee Dam Areahonor wher of the main room of the senior sponso ays ing facilitator participants; on tion. Winning entries will be Department of Transp chamber of commer Observers areom urthe entries in seven Associa can be faxed to her attention at 509-634-2581. You can also contact Wednesday, Feb.ing 4,will Coy beriday, held stival will ories. cted by ribbons. Also,ontest take time numerous events in favorites fr e favorite soup depi e poems and short esspage 2 meet with Keller icipants and F bald eagle. different categ to enjoy th Thursday the meet 9, 20 and 21. There See FESTIVAL ing will be at Inche- The Balde Eagleeducational Fe pro- The aromach oflunch th served on Sat- entered in the annual c for Omak part The Real Property or its address is commonly known as 606 Jackson be held Feb. 1 n the fourth and sandwithe seniors will give time Feb. 6, the meet s, participants will be interesting es. Teachersons for urday by tell of eagle sightings. lium. eet fromllery, the you senior can grams for students i to visit and d Ga In the meetinge a series“what of community is broken” n through seventh gradthe Owl, birds Across the str will explor are urged to make reservati habitat, and center at the Gra issues in terms would of look if healing the Tribal Planning Department at the afore-mentioned address or their classes. “Hoot” Raptor Show will and “how it youth inould middle also of the area and their took place.” Officials said ning. the ever popular and high school c be highlighted. Street, Omak, WA 98841. school take part in the can trai be answered by Questions ng 634-2944, or 634-2943. phone number to request a copy of the permit documents.. calli and (Publish May 21 and 28, 2014) CALL 633-1350 or subscribe online on our secure online subscription at grandcoulee.com Lot 11, Block 118, Plat of Omak Townsite as per plat thereof recorded in Book “B” of Plats, page 39, records of the Auditor of Okanogan County, Washington.

The Real Property or its address is commonly known as 608 Jackson Street, Omak, WA 98841. The Real Property tax identification number is 2001181100. JOB FAIR The sale of the above property is to take place: Tuesday June 3, 2014 TIME: 9:00 A.M. Two Sessions DATE: June 13, 2014. 10:00AM-12:00PM & 1:00PM-3:00PM PLACE: Front Entrance, Colville Tribal Courthouse #1. The Judgment Debtor(s) can avoid the sale by paying the judgment At the Nespelem Community Center amount of $58,248.16 together with interest, costs, statutory interest, and fees before the sale date. For the exact amount, contact the Chief 5 School Loop Road, Nespelem, WA of Police at the address stated below. Please publish on the following dates: The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Nation and Lydig Construction encourage all Native Americans with

(Publish May 14, 21, 28 and June 4, 2014) construction backgrounds to attend for possible positions during the construction of the Colville Tribal Government Center. Qualified workers will be needed for all trades. Sharlene Zacherle for Corey Orr, Chief of Police  Carpentry  Painting 28 Okanogan St./PO Box 617, Nespelem, WA 99155 (509) 634-2472  Roofing  Electrical  Drywall  Plumbing NOTICE OF  Flooring  Heating & Cooling

REQUEST FOR  Landscaping  General Construction Labor PROPOSALS FOR FOOD MANAGEMENT SER- All applicants are encouraged to attend one of the sessions with a copy of their resume and/or certifications. VICES The Grand Coulee Dam School District is accepting written food service proposals from qualified food service management companies (FSMCs) to provide food services according to Local Education Agency (LEA) specifications. Obtain detailed specifications from and file proposals with:

Dennis L. Carlson, Ed. D., Superintendent Grand Coulee Dam School District 110 Stevens Avenue Coulee Dam, WA 99116

A copy of the complete RFP is available on the district’s website www.gcdsd.org. Sealed proposals must be received no later than 4:00 p.m. on June 9, 2014. Proposals received after scheduled closing can- not be considered. The LEA reserves the right to accept any proposal that it deems most favorable to its interests. It also reserves the right to waive any informalities and irregularities and reject any and/or all proposals or any portion of any proposal submitted which in their opinion is not in the best interest of the LEA. A pre-bid conference will be held on Friday, May 30, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. the address listed above. Each FSMC is limited to a maximum of two representatives. Attendance at the pre-bid conference is strongly recommended if you wish to submit a proposal. The purpose of this conference is to answer questions related to our food service program. No bidder may withdraw or alter his proposal after the time set for opening thereof, unless award of contract is delayed for a period of more than forty-five (45) days from the date of opening.

(Publish May 14 and 21, 2014) Page 6 The Star • MAY 21, 2014 A moist April, but Report of drought predicted unknown I had hoped for warmer weather for Colorama us with the realities: heat fatalities — 155; wind and Mother’s Day weekend; we take what we get, as fatalities — 104; tornado fatalities — 70; and flood man at someone once said. If you recall, last year was very fatalities — 29. All weather fatalities for the year warm with temperatures in the high 80s, low 90s 2012 — 528. Some weather conditions are danger- and clear sky. ous, please be safe. school Here are the numbers for April. Our high temper- Forecasting the weather is a science; a look into ature here at the home weather the near future, if you will, of station was 74.0°F on the last day what our atmosphere will be causes of the month (all-time high 92.0°F Weather doing at any given time and in 1936), a low of 30.7°F (all-time location. The folks at the Cli- low 20.0°F in 1936) and the mean Watcher mate Prediction Center, an of- concern was 50.3°F (all time mean 50.0°F). fice in the National Oceanic by Roger S. Lucas Bob Valen Turned out the month was rather not a meterologist, and Atmospheric Administra- Police have questioned a man wet with a recorded rainfall of just a weather tion (NOAA), develop possible hobbyist! after someone reportedly grabbed 1.67 inches. That compares well weather conditions for regions a child at Center Elementary with some of the wettest Aprils of the United States. School last Wednesday. of the past. The mean for April is Here’s what they have come Police Sgt. John Tufts said the only 0.83 inches and an all-time up with for our region: Through man denied touching any child at high of 2.19 inches in 1993. The the summer, persistent drought the school, and conflicting stories one-day maximum was 1.10 inches in 2011. We had conditions will develop in Eastern Washington. from children who were at the some strong wind gusts here at the home weather Temperatures will be above normal and precipita- scene have made it difficult to station in April, one up to 29 mph. tion below normal. determine if anything really hap- As we head into summer we should be thinking We’ve seen this before, for sure. With these con- pened. about hazardous weather conditions — thunder- ditions, the likelihood or potential for wildland fire Tufts said the child was with storms accompanied by lightning and high winds. develops as well. The National Interagency Fire several other children, and that We’ve seen what can happen the past few years Center in Boise, Idaho, houses an office known as his sister, who was only four feet with downed trees, roof damage and power out- Predictive Services. This office develops potential away, couldn’t confirm that any- ages. Generally, we are fortunate here in Washing- outlooks regarding wildfire. For our region they are one had been grabbed. ton. Our number of injuries and fatalities related showing “normal” for potential wildfire develop- “We are not getting confirma- Got his back to weather are comparatively low with some of the ment. Though later in the summer, the areas to our tion that anything really hap- Larry Boyd to the right, was invited to the Torrey Pines Golf Tournament at San mid-western states that get pummeled by weather south, Oregon, and to our north, British Columbia, pened from the other kids,” Tufts Diego this last February. He walked the course with Tiger Woods and hopefully we see rarely. Data for the country for 2012 provide have above-normal potential for wildfire. said. picked up some pointers on his golf. Picture was taken by Mike and Lynn Hig- gins. Police took a picture of the man and showed it at the school, where witnesses said he was not the reporting of domestic violence up at the police station. the man in question. and assault in the fourth degree. - A motorist who stopped at the It was reported at the time that TIME TO REGISTER Police said he admitted throwing top of the dam to take a phone a man was trying to sell the kids a oulee call was asked to move to another dog for 25 cents. FOR PRESCHOOL a woman he had been living with The Grand Coulee Dam Co-Op Preschool is now down twice and preventing her location to finish his call. “We have been watching the registering children for the Preschool and Pre K from calling for help. 5/16 - A man reported to Plant school on a daily basis,” Tufts opsCompiled from - Plant Protection advised po- Protection that his son was intox- noted. classes for the 2014/2015 school year. police files lice that someone was parked in icated and suicidal and had made “It concerns me,” Superinten- C comments about jumping into dent Dennis Carlson said Tues- the lower Visitor Center parking CLASS SIZE IS LIMITED. Grand Coulee lot. The officer found Canadian traffic or the river. Police looked day. He added that “the child did Police visitors who said they needed a for the son but couldn’t find him. the right thing, reporting the inci- 5/11 - A woman told police that place to rest. They were advised - Grand Coulee police assisted dent to an adult.” For more information or to register your child, another vehicle came off Knute that they were in a closed area in helping get oversize loads from Tuesday, several local parents please contact Becky at 509-851-4336 Street and struck her vehicle. She and left. Pole Park to the top of the dam. were on the school grounds watch- or email at [email protected] said that the two exchanged in- 5/14 - A contractor at the Bu- There were four trucks involved, ing for anyone not connected to taking equipment to the dam for formation and both left the scene. reau of Reclamation reported a the school, Tufts said. PAID ADVERTISEMENT The officer advised the lady to missing backpack that held his repair work. contact her insurance company. tools and a laptop computer. Po- - A disturbance was checked - While checking the 500 lice found the backpack in the of- out at the senior manor when a Childfind Screening Applications switchyard gate, the officer no- fice. man reported that the resident New gas ticed a sensor wire lying on the - A couple told police of a man manager was trapping cats. The pavement. He notified Plant Se- wearing dark clothing walking up man reporting said some of the Available At School District Office curity. and down on Fourth Street. Later cats belonged to tenants. The man said he will report the incident to station Birth to age five preschool children not currently enrolled in the 5/12 - The supervisor of the wa- the officer learned the man was Grand Coulee Dam School District may be eligible for a free devel- ter main construction on Midway seeking someone to give his ve- the county housing authority. opmental screening. Interested parents should request forms for Avenue said that a store owner hicle a jump start. - A man was arrested for fourth- was interfering with his workers. - Police were trying to find a degree assault after getting into a to open a developmental screening and health inventory from the School She had claimed that the firm do- driver who put $61 worth of gas scuffle over another man return- District Office. It is especially important for a parent to complete by Roger S. Lucas ing the work was violating laws into the vehicle and then drove off ing to the store. The Roosevelt the forms if they think their child may be developmentally delayed, governing “flagging.” The officer from the station on E. Grand Cou- Drive man was taken to Grant i.e. be in need of occupational/physical or speech therapy, or oth- County Jail. Coulee Gas, a new fuel and checked the signing and found lee Avenue. convenience store at 212 Midway er possible health problems that may impede a child from being that it conformed, and the busi- - Two women got into an argu- - A Nespelem driver was ready for learning. stopped, as she entered Grand Avenue, could open within a few ness owner continued to com- ment on the ownership of a dog. weeks, workers at the site said plain. Police learned that one woman Coulee on SR-155, for a faulty tail light and was cited for not having Tuesday. Completed forms need to be returned to the District Office. - A person in Continental couldn’t take care of the dog and Raj Sandhu, one of the owners, Heights reported to police that a so had given it to the other wom- insurance. - An East Wenatchee man was took out a business license in the Completed forms submitted by parents/guardians will be reviewed man had put cat “poop” on his pa- an several years ago. The woman name of Sangam Investment LLC tio. When the party was contacted who had owned the dog several stopped for speeding and was cit- and a determination will be made as to whether the child needs ed for not having a valid driver’s on April 29. to be scheduled for additional Childfind Screening and/or assess- the man said that the other man years earlier had taken the dog. According to the applicant, the license. He was warned on the ments. had put the “poop” on his patio She gave it back, ending the argu- store will sell gasoline and diesel and he was just returning it. The ment. speeding and told not to drive. 5/17 - Two men were told to un- fuel and convenience food prod- officer suggested that they needed - A man living on E. Grand Av- ucts. Parents/guardians will be notified of results of the developmental to handle this as adults. enue in Electric City told police tie their boat from a buoy line at screening as soon as possible. Parents/guardians of children con- the feeder canal. They did so and The building was getting its 5/13 - A man backing up on that he was missing a backpack red, white and blue colors Tues- sidered in need of additional services will be notified to schedule Lincoln Avenue in Electric City that contained his laptop. Police left the area, saying they were done fishing. day, and a worker said she was further assessments. backed into a patrol car with his took his information. doing sheetrock work inside. towing hitch punching a hole in 5/15 - A man told police that he - Police checked on a report that a woman in pink pajamas Sandhu, from Kennewick, was To request developmental screenings and health inventory forms the police vehicle’s rear bumper. did work for a man who refused to not available for comment on the - A man living on W. Grand pay him. He said the amount was was pounding on doors on the please call Debbie Van Geystel at 633-2143 Monday-Thursday from second floor of an apartment com- opening. He is involved in owner- 7:30 am. to 4 p.m. Coulee Avenue was arrested af- $271. He was told he could take ship of similar operations. ter a domestic violence issue and his case to small claims court. plex. The woman was told to stop taken to Grant County Jail. He - A woman reported to police pounding on doors or she would is being charged with unlawful that she found a purse in a basket be charged. She agreed to stop. imprisonment, interfering with at Safeway. The owner picked it

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The Star • MAY 21, 2014 Page 7 Golf looks for Lady Raiders softball finish season by John R. McNeil II

After a win over Bridgeport last state berths week, the Lady Raiders came up by John R. McNeil II one game short of making it into district play, ending their season. Raider golf closed the regular season May 13 at home against Mo- The Lake Roosevelt team ses Lake Christian and Columbia Basin Secondary. played their last softball game of Austin Rosenbaum posted his best score of the season, shooting an the 2014 season against Liberty 89 over 18 holes to be the boys’ medalist. Madisyn Byam was a close Bell May 17. second in girls competition to Isabella Murrell of MLCA with a score “We just needed to win two of three this week to make it into of 111. districts as the third seed, but LR Head Coach Steve Files praised both golfers. “Austin Rosenbaum came up short and we didn’t get and Madisyn Byam shot their low rounds of the season,” he said. job done to make districts,” Head Brandon Desautel came in second for the Raiders, completing the Coach Jamie Lezard said. course in 99 strokes. Kyle Holt finished in 111. Alex Garcia shot a 118 The Lady Raiders finished the for the day. Mikel Friedlander finished 17 strokes behind Byam for a season with a win-loss record of final score of 128. 5-15 overall and 5-10 in Central Washington B League play. LR golfers travelled last night to Lake Chelan Golf Course to com- LR started the week at Bridge- pete in the District 5-6 B golf tournament. If any of the Raider boys port May 13, where they squeaked placed in the top five and girls in the top six, they will move on to the out a one-run win over the Fil- state B golf competition at Oakbrook Golf Club in Lakewood, Wash. lies. May 28-29. Coach Files was confident about the chances for success Savannah Marin and Brianna at districts last week. “Our boys’ team should have a legitimate shot Goggles-Whalawitsa both went at the team title if we play well,” he said. “The squad is excited for the five for five at the plate. Tristen Adolph struck out five Fillies. challenge!” LR did leave nine runners on the basepaths, but only committed two errors in the field. Hosting the Mt. Lions of Lib- erty Bell in a doubleheader Sat- Tennis gets ready urday, Lake Roosevelt started off Raider catcher Brianna Goggles-Whalawitsa tags a Liberty Bell runner out at home Saturday at Ludolph Field in slow. Grand Coulee. — Scott Hunter photo In the first game, the Mt. Lions back with better hitting, but still four seniors on the team Saturday, roster.” Lezard said the coaches knocked out two over-the-fence left eight runners stranded, the when seniors Kassidi Boutain, are “excited and are looking for- for districts home runs and five doubles. difference between winning and Harlie Dice, Brianna Goggles, and warded to next season.” two seeds from the Caribou Trail by John R. McNeil II Lady Raider pitching struggled losing, 11-8. Kaitlyn Traxler played their final League. If they won they will re- striking out only one Mt. Lion and Tristen Adolph struck out four game. At Bridgeport turn to Cashmere on Saturday to In the past week the Raider giving up three walks. Mt. Lions on the day, throwing “We had a great season and we Lady Raiders 14- Fillies 13 compete at 9:30 a.m. for a State The first game ended 19-2 after Tennis team finished its regular 185 pitches with 126 of them for also have a young team,” Lezard the fifth inning due to the mercy season and competed in the first A/B Tennis berth. strikes. said, “so we should have a great Vs Liberty Bell See results at grandcoulee.com rule. The Lady Raiders honored the group returning for next year’s Mt. Lions 19- Lady Raiders 2 post-season tourney. In the second game, LR bounced At the Lake Roosevelt High Mt. Lions 11- Lady Raiders 8 School tennis courts May 13, the regular season came to an end with a match against the Entiat Tigers. Track qualifies 17 to district meet Entiat swept the Raider boys Hall is the sub-district champ in and narrowly defeated the Raid- Nathan Morell placed third in Mary Ann Matheson advanced meet start at 11 a.m. Track events LR takes four the 200-meter run, with the time all the throwing events. He threw er girls. in the discus with a 45-3 throw begin at noon. of 24.54 seconds. He took fourth the shot 34-9, attained a PR of for fourth. Alexia Hanway placed All the 2B schools of the Cen- Daniel Campobasso forced sub-district in the 100 in 12.16. and third in 106-8 in the discus, and a PR of second in pole vault by clearing 6 tral Washington B League will be a tiebreaker set in his match the 400 in 60.35. 112-7 in the javelin. feet. in attendance. against Alberto Quezada. Bran- championships Octavio Alejandre won the sub- Gene Fenton placed second Now the Raiders are preparing Complete sub-district results din Smith’s match against Orfil district championship in the shot, in the pole vault by clearing 8-6. for the District 5-6 action on Sat- are available online at grandcou- Olmos also went into a tiebreak- by John R. McNeil II throwing 44 feet, 5 inches. Paladine Williams placed fourth urday at Ephrata High School. lee.com er. Smith, Head Coach Steve Ar- The Raider 4x100 relay team of in the 1600 in 6:06.18. Field events at the District 5-6 cher said, “lost the first set in a Raider track and field athletes Nathaniel Hall, Cameron Tillman, took four sub-district champion- close tie-breaker, and the second Matthew Tillman, and Will Fried- ships in Oroville May 16, where lander also advanced to districts, set was knotted up at 5-5, but he the top four from each event move dropped two games in a row for placing fourth in 49.93. on to the District 5-6 meet Satur- Aiyana Picard advanced in two the loss.” day. events, placing third in the 100 in On the girls side, both Raider LR finished third overall for 14.11. She placed third again in doubles teams defeated their Ti- both the boys’ and girls’ squads the 200 with the season personal ger opponents. Holly Carriere and sent 17 on to the district meet record time of 29.62. seconds. and Areielle White defeated Lisa at Ephrata High School May 24. Alaynah Herman placed third Ayala and Taylor Southard 6-2, “All of our athletes dug deep in the 800 in 3:26.31, and fourth BE TRAVEL READY! 6-4. Harmony Witten and Tanya and came up within the top four in the 1600 in 7:11.51. Ang defeated Haylie Davis and qualifiers for the district meet,” Clare Castrodale moved on in PASSENGER CAR TIRES LIGHT TRUCK & SUV TIRES Ava Giacomazzi 6-2, 6-3. Head Coach Lori Adkins said. the 800 and 3200. She took fourth “We are proud of their efforts and in the 800 at 3:37.67 and third in PASSENGER CAR TIRES LIGHT TRUCK & SUV TIRES In singles action, Mary Clark will use this week of practice to competed hard in the first set and the 3200 in 16:14.29. further refine technically.” Alexis Tanphantourath will GREAT BUY! TERRAMAX H/T Riley Stout came back in the sec- Chyenne Kelly-Marconi moved compete at districts in the shot ond set of her match against Bri- on to districts in all four of her and javelin. 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Sales Misc. Autos Bus. Rentals Rentals ELECTRIC CITY FREE SWINGSET – needs some work, 1996 Chevy Blazer, runs good, $2500 PUBLISHER’S NOTICE TRAIL WEST MOTEL in Grand Coulee – 1 ANNUAL YARD SALE – across the street you haul. 633-9896. (L5-14-tfx) o.b.o. as is. Call 631-4240. (H5-14-tfc) All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject person $450 month; $390 for 2 weeks; $200 from Banks Lake Pub, Sat. 8-1. Lots of to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to adver- weekly. Mon. – Thurs. $150. Call Sam 633- nice stuff. crocheted items, old Avon bottles, tise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based FOR SALE – Yard Machine Riding Lawn Opp. on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status 3155. (T10-2-tfc) washer and dryer set, paddle boat, a lot of Mower, 42” deck, 18” h,p, Briggs and or national origin, or an intention, to make any such household and decorative items. (G5-21- LAWN SERVICE FOR SALE – Profitable preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status Straton with twin bags, runs and looks Personal business venture for the right person. Call includes children under the age of 18 living with parents Awesome 3 bdrm., 2 bath in historic West 1tc) good $250 o.b.o. 633-0293. (B5-21-1tp) or legal custodians, pregnant women and people secur- It takes the courage and strength of a 631-1724. (E5-21-1tc) ing custody of children under 18. Coulee Dam. Many upgrades, fenced back This newspaper will not knowingly accept any Moving/Yard Sale - 200 Stevens. Saturday warrior to ask for help… Emotional Crisis? yard, basement, hardwood floors, granite New Dock Floats for Sale: ordered the advertising for real estate which is in May 24th 8:00am-1:00pm Lots of nice items Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255), press 1 for violation of the law. Our readers are tile, washer/dryer included. Rent or lease wrong size - need to sell. 12 each, 2’ X 3’ hereby informed that all dwellings including Ashley Dining Table w/leaf & 4 veterans. www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org The GCD advertised in this newspaper are option $1200 per month. Call Susan 633- X 12” tall. $732.00. Call 631-0135 or 633- EQUAL HOUSING REALTOR® Chairs, Dressers, Patio Furniture, Girls’ size available on an equal opportunity OPPORTUNITY 3111 or call/text 509.338.0990 for fastest basis. 8-14 Justice Clothes, Juniors and Women’s 2495. (F5-21-tfc) ADOPTION: California Music VP, Close- Senior Center response. (E2-12-tfc) Name Brand Clothing, Handmade Doll knit Family, Beaches, Unconditional LOVE has a website Furniture, Home Decor, Hunting/Fishing “SCENTSY” Open House - Margi has awaits 1st miracle baby. Expenses paid. 10x20 STORAGE UNIT FOR RENT – In 2 BEDROOM remodeled house , Coulee Gear and lots of other misc items. (A5-21- moved her “Scentsy” & “Grace Adele” Grand Coulee. Call 631-0194.EQUAL (N2-27-tfc) HOUSING REALTOR® Joanna, (800) 933-1975. check it out. OPPORTUNITY Dam. No smoking, no pets, $725 month. 1tpp) business to her NEW SHOWROOM lower First, last & security. 509.670.4187. (E4-23- level of her home. Please call 631-0900 DIVORCE $155. $175 with children. No FROM OUT OF TOWN? Clean newly tfc) GARAGE SALE – Saturday, 9 a.m., 19758 and come by to see all the new products.. court appearances. Complete preparation. remodeled 1 Bdr, fully furnished apt. with Coulee View Road, NE, North Shore Acres. 23685 Boulder Ave.N.E. Grand Coulee. kitchen, laundry on site. Walk to dam, #12 B St . Grand Coulee. Nice 3 Bed 1.5 Antique furniture, tools, piano, table and Includes custody, support, property division (O5-21-2tpp) shopping, restaurants. Come check this Bath with fenced yard and irrigation system. chairs, electric lawnmower. (S5-21-1tc) and bills. BBB member. (503) 772-5295. www.paralegalalternatives.com legalalt@ one out. $650/mo. First, last and $500 Large deck and a spacious living room. Storage damage deposit. Electricity, cable, Internet $700 a month with a $600 deposit. James COULEE DAM msn.com renter responsibility. 633-3167. (W3-27-tfc) (509)631-1718. (B5-7-3tpp) YARD SALE – Sat., May 24, 8 - ? 1025 Events AOK STORAGE Central Dr. Furniture, books, etc., something Grant County Port District #7 is 12’x40’ & smaller OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT - at Coulee Wilbur 3 bdrm., 2 bath, new paint, carpets for everyone. (B5-21-1tc) PROMOTE YOUR REGIONAL EVENT for in need of filling a commissioner Professional Building on Burdin Blvd., and appliances, 2 car garage plus shop only pennies. Reach 2.7 million readers in position. Anyone interested in this Interior light & power across from the hospital. 633-0496. (S5-15- $595. AT LAKE – 2 – 2 bdrm. homes, newspapers statewide for $275 classified ELMER CITY position please submit your letter of Hwy 155, Electric City tfc) appliances, furnished, close to beach, 30 TH or $1,350 display ad. Call this newspaper YARD SALE SAT. MAY 24 8am-12pm ¾ interest to Grant County Port District minutes to dam, $395. 509-641-0483 and mile north of Elmer City on Highway 155 or 1 (206) 634-3838 for details. No. 7, P.O. Box 616, Grand Coulee, 509-633-0883 TRAILER SPACES AVAILABLE for short or long term 509-647-0117. (Mc5-14-tfc) Beige house-look for signs. (Access from WA 99133. Young’s Welding starting at $300. lower river road preferred) Baked goods Also space for doublewide. For Rent: 1 bdrm apt. in Grand Coulee and available and lots of items. Come take a LAKEVIEW TERRACE 2 bdrm house in Electric City. Call for more look! (R5-21-1tc) MOBILE HOME PARK details. 633-2485 or 631-0135. (F5-21-tfc) EAGLES LODGE C.J.’s Mini Storage 509.633.2169 L10-31-tfc UPCOMING Jack of Thanks TOOL SALE – Large shop at Sherwood I would like to thank Kim Stout and her Various Sizes Available Grand Coulee Manor ASK ABOUT OUR Farm on Keller Highway. In large building family for the remodel job done on the Grand Coulee & Electric City Grand Coulee MOVE IN SPECIALS only. June 7, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. 647-2407. (S5- Spades Electric City Post Office’s flower boxes. 633-8074 or 631-1222 Enjoy the view from the 21-3tc)I’d like ot take this time to t Drawing The fresh paint and planting of new flowers Senior/Disabled Saturday 7 p.m. look awesome!! Thank you! NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS “COLUMBIA VIEW LYNN’S STORAGE APARTMENTS” $500.00 as of Sat., May 17 Danette Pryor 1201 River Drive Coulee Dam Up Postmaster Sandy Sorg won the pot. Electric City Wa 99123 633-0246 • 1 and 2 bedroom apartments available. Hamburger & Fries $4 $515/$545 with W/S/G paid. We are a Coming Cell - 509-528-9224 pet friendly community located in a park Saturday One Bedroom Units like setting. American Legion Post 157 4:30 - 8 p.m. CHECK US Rent based on Income Call today at 509-895-9245 VET CENTER or visit our website www.grafinv.com TACO NIGHT RALPH’S STORAGE UNITS PleasePlease stop stop by the by Grandthe Senior Coulee Manor Manor YARD SALE AVAILABLE 211 Continental, Grand Coulee, WA Electric City, WA EVERY WEDNESDAY 4-8 509-633-1190 or contact the Saturdays May 31 - Sept. 7 Karaoke 7-11 OUT ONLINE 12x35 - $82 10x14 - $57 FAX IT DONATIONS Housing Authority, 1139 Larson Blvd., 509-633-2458 Moses Lake, WA WELCOME on B St., Grand Coulee at the Star Call John 509.846.3762 509.633.0162 grandcoulee.com (509) 762-5541 633-3828

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The Star • MAY 21, 2014 Page 9 Homes Homes Jobs Jobs FOR SALE – Small 2 bdrm. one bath home House for sale - 125 Roosevelt Ave Electric Welder Wanted: Reputable Welding Jobs Jobs for $69,000. Other homes for sale. Call for City. New tri-level, 3 bed, 2 bath, 2200 sq. shop in the Grand Coulee Dam Area. locations and more details. 633-2485 or4 ft. on 110’ X 75’ lot. Heat pump, a/c, hardie Willing to train the right individual with Customer DRIVERS PRIME, INC. Company 631-0135. (F1-29-tfc) plank. $193,975. 360-387-9229. (J5-21- basic construction type experience. Service / Teller Drivers & Independent Contractors for 2tpp) Interact professionally with customers Refrigerated, Tanker & Flatbed NEEDED! Coulee City: Three 4 Bedroom homes and and fellow employees. Must have reliable North Cascades Bank has an opening Plenty of Freight & Great Pay! Start with a Banks Lake view lot.4 bedroom, 2 bath, HOME SPECIALS – Wilbur 3 bdrm., 2 bath, transportation. PAY D.O.E. 509-633-0883. PER DIEM DIETARY AIDE for a teller in our Grand Coulee branch. Prime Today! Call 800-277-0212 or apply 2248 square’, double garage, double shop, 2 car garage with shop $59,000, 4 bdrm., 2 (Y5-21-1tc) This employee will assist with all food You will fill a key customer service role online at driveforprime.com 17,500’ lot $215,900. 4 bedroom, 1 bath, story, garage and shop $59,000; Almira – 2 preparation, assembly, service and and be an integral part of our daily opera- double garage, 1600 square’. Garage and bdrm. and a 3 bdrm. on corner lot $29,000 and ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS for driving/ sanitation duties. Must possess or be tions. Experience is preferred but we will EXPERIENCED DRIVER OR RECENT house need new roofs. $89,900. This 3/4 $39,000 or both for $59,000. HOUSEBOAT delivery and warehouse positions. Apply in willing to obtain a current Washington train the right applicant. Bilingual skills GRAD? With Swift, you can grow to be an acre level lot is the closest you can buy to sleeps 10, $35,000. 509.641.0483 or person, Coulee Ice in Electric City. (C21- State Food Handler’s Permit. Must be are helpful in this position. If you are an award-winning Class A CDL driver. We help Banks Lake on the south end. Well with 509.647.0117. (Mc5-21-1tc) tfc) willing to complete and receive Serv- energetic, highly detailed individual who you achieve Diamond Driver status with the good water. $79,900. Almira: 4 bedroom, Safe certification within the first year of is committed to providing exceptional best support there is. As a Diamond Driver, 1.5 bath, 2225 square’, detached double House for sale - 2 bedroom house on HOUSEKEEPER NEEDED – apply at Trail employment. customer service and are looking for a you earn additional pay on top of all the garage, covered patio, 12,000’ lot, all new acreage, out buildings,fenced. Call for more West Motel. (T5-21-tfc) company with the same qualities, please competitive incentives we offer. The very floors and paint. $139,900. (E4-2-8tpp) info. 425-870-5091. (P5-21-1tpp) NAC apply at www.ncnbank.com/careers.php best, choose Swift. • Great Miles = Great NEWSPAPER STUFFERS needed. CMC is seeking a full-time NAC. Duties Click on Employment Opportunities and Pay • Late-Model Equipment Available • HOUSE FOR SALE - Built in 1977, Large Wednesdays 7:30 – noon. Apply at The include transferring, repositioning and search for open jobs by “city”. Equal Em- Regional Opportunities • Great Career Corner Lot in Electric City,5 bedrooms,2 Star, 3 Midway Ave., Grand Coulee, feeding of immobile patients as needed, ployment Opportunity (N5-14-2tc) Path • Paid Vacation • Excellent Benefits. bath,new paint inside, new floors in kitchen, Realty 5 ACRE PARCEL – Lake Roosevelt View, 509.633.1350. (S5-21-tfc) and charting as required. Current NAC Please Call: (866) 837-3507 dining room,2 1/2 car garage, big basement, 5 min., to Spring Canyon Park. Power and license and BLS certification required. DBL fire place, LG deck, $189,000 OBO water paved road, $59,000. 425.210.1184. DRIVERS - Whether you have experience Shifts are 6:00 p.m. - 6:30 a.m. (H5-14-2tp) Lots More 509-633-3404 Lisa & Ken. (L5- or need training, we offer unbeatable 21-1tpp) career opportunities. Trainee, Company LOCAL PRIVATE INVESTOR loans money Apply online at: www.cmccares.org Hi, Ho! Hi, Ho!! It’s off on real estate equity. I loan on houses, raw Driver. LEASE OPERATOR, LEASE Or email information to: employment@ land, commercial property and property TRAINERS (877)369-7105 www. cmccares.org development. Call Eric at (425) 803-9061. centraltruckdrivingjobs.com PHONE: (509) 633-1753 www.fossmortgage.com FAX: (509) 633-0295 to the sales we go E.O.E. Are you ready for the SEA- name and number on an answer- Realty SON? Come wind, rain or shine, ing machine which would tell you The Grand Coulee Dam School District it’s a go. You know the drill, wear to call #207 if you had an emergen- is accepting applications for the following a hoodie, bring along a wind cy. Then, the officer would be con- position: tacted on the two-way radio from LAKEVIEW PROPERTY breaker, a hat, sunglasses just in High School Assistant Football case we get some rays in the Cou- the office phone. This new service Electric City: 2 bedroom, 1 bath, 1546 sq Coach for the 2014-15 School Year lee, and put on a pair of comfort- was available 24-7. Calling 911 ft, oak hardwood & tile flooring, sauna, FOR SALE able shoes. And don’t leave home was not even a dream back then. Exhibit knowledge of the sport hot tub, utility room w/ washer and dryer, And now it’s time for a VIQ (very Spring Canyon Ridge Adhere to all laws of the State of without some coins. wood stove w/ custom rock work. Open important question). What exactly loft on 2nd fl and master bedroom with Washington in regards to conduct But wait, if you need a pair private deck w/ custom iron work railing. Prices starting at $3,800 per acre on these beautiful lake view acreages. between a teacher (coach) and student of cheaters, like me, here’s a tip. does the phrase, “Yippie Ki Yay Fencing is custom iron work. Off street BUY NOW AND SAVE or invest before prices go up. (athlete) Bring an extra pair (this is the mean in rodeo talk? I’m thinking parking, basalt rock landscape features 20 acre parcels. Six to choose from. Ability to teach sportsmanship, respect, skills, and healthy living. Be a mentor and voice of experience speaking it’s more than the standard greet- & pond, an open fire pit, shed & firewood Call for more details on wells, power and roads - $75,000 to $190,000 per parcel. ing, “Howdy Partner,” or is it like storage. $129,500 Call 509-633-0883. example to athletes. Promote academics here) so when one pair gets acci- 509.633.2485 or 509.631.0135 first. Provide the best opportunity possible dentally knocked off of your face, the shout-out, Yah Who. If none for each student’s success or dropped and stepped on, or dis- of these phrases work, how about, Ability to work with other coaches, officials, and administrators in a professional and appears into the abyss where all Way To Go? Never mind, let’s not courteous manner lost pairs of glasses go, you can spend too much time on this. Ro- Maintain a valid CPR/First Aid card still see and shop on. deo talk is spontaneous. My fa- Report to the head coach. Will be I can’t let vorite is exit supervised and evaluated by the head coach in conjunction with the athletic you go un- comment is: Gerry Hanson, Broker director til I touch on Happy Trails, $159,900 509.647.2107 ~ Wilbur • www.fwhansonrealty.com Adhere to and enforce all school, school this whine, so the 1950’s 103 N. 4th St., Almira district, league, and WIAA rules and please mull C’est western tune NEW HOME AT ONLY • $179,000 regulations Call Rick Klein 509.641.0745 made famous This is one of Almira’s grand old homes! This Report all violations or suspected issues this over. In 1918 beautifully maintained 4-bdrm, 2-bath has All new construction in Almira! This home features and open floor plan with 3 bedrooms to the head coach immediately the style of a La Vie by Roy Rog- a huge living room w/fireplace and rare black and 2 baths and so many decorator touches! Close to the school and an easy commute Assume duties assigned by the head former U.S.A. ers and Dale walnut! Main floor has 2bd, 1ba. Downstairs to Grand Coulee. A beautiful brand new home at only $179,000, call today! coach of the program Olympic ice Evens when has 2 large bdrms, a brand new bathroom! 4 Follow proper care techniques when by Frankie Delano year old heat pump, plumbing, water heater, See these and other properties for sale at skater who they were seen water softener. Newer roof! Vinyl siding and injuries occur windows! Located across street from park, in www.fwhansonrealty.com or give us a call at 647-2107. Follow and enforce team discipline said on net- in horsey t.v. excellent school dist! 2-car garage and 2-car Shara Coffman, broker 509-647-2107 cell-509-641-0465 standards work news a shows. Just be- carport. Also a 9,000 sq ft. Empty lot is included email- [email protected] Refrain from the use of tobacco and long time ago, fore they rode next door! alcohol any time athletes are present. Failure to do so may result in immediate “Why Me?,” here’s the whine. All off into the sunset (really only off dismissal too frequently, my ride, aka Black camera) they would smile to all of Attend all school, league, and state Beauty, gets low on gas. It seems their fame in t.v. land, sing a cou- meetings as required like this happens when I’m on a ple of lines then turn on camera A complete listing of our properties can be found at our website FoisyKennedy.com Continue education in regards to new rules, coaching techniques, and teaching mission, like heading out to shop and trot away. Trigger sang along methods the yard sales in the Coulee. You too. Pay is based on the current extracurricular would think that I’d learn, but Were you on the sale trail re- salary schedule no; what I’m inclined to do is this: cently? If not, you missed out on Must pass a valid Washington State Background check get in BB, start up and discover some fantastic sales in the corri- I’m low on gas and then think to dor (Electric, Grand, Coulee, and myself, “Why Me?” After whin- Elmer cities) including a two-day Primary Teacher -- ing around in the truck for a bit, living estate sale that had all of JOB DESCRIPTION: Will teach primary I get going, hoping that I don’t the elements that both guy and grade students. Will actively instruct stu- gal buyers are looking for, like a 1104 Camas Street, Coulee Dam 111 & 111-1/2 Young Street, Grand Coulee run out of gas until after I make 11 and 111 ½ Young Street, Grand Coulee, 3 Bedroom 1 bath unit dents, create lesson plans, assign and 1104 Camas Street, Coulee Dam. 3 Bedroom Ranch Style home that is the rounds. Yes, I know, it’s dumb garage brimming with “man stuff” on the main level plus a 1 bedroom basement apartment on the lower correct homework, manage students in all on one level. Home was built in 1963 and has a very large living room level. Built in 1948, the main level is just over 1100 s.f. in size. The so I’m telling you now, keep your with hand tools selling at a fast with gas fireplace. It has 1 3/4 baths, large utility room and dining room the classroom, communicate with par- basement apartment and storage room is appr. 925 s.f. all together. right off the kitchen. The home has copper plumbing and the owner is ents, and help students prepare for stan- yard-sale ride full of gas, just pace and furniture pieces, such Home has Comp 3 tab roof, covered entry and deck, electric bb and rec having a new 200 amp CB service installed soon. It has Electric BB heat wall heat and wall ac. The property is two parcels. The home sits on a dardized testing. as chests of drawers, and night- and a large covered patio in the backyard. The property is appr. 110’ wide in case you have to get to a sale 44’ by 85’ deep parcel. The garage parcel is appr 2,000 s.f. in size and by 120’ deep or about 13,200 s.f. all together. There is an attached garage includes detached 2 car garage that is 480 s.f. in size. Home was built in quick-like. stands, gone in a flash too. Also, that is 22’ by 22.5’ plus a det. garage that is 20.5’ by 28’ that owner stored JOB REQUIREMENTS: • Must be a high- Includes stove, ref, and dw upstairs and down. List price is $107,000. his airplane in. (airplane extra) List Price is just $144,900 ly qualified teacher in the State of Wash- Check out this flash from the there was a great selection of hard #58115 Spokane Blvd, Grand Coulee, Beautifully updated manufactured ington (A Copy of Professional Educa- past that I researched prior to the bounds, paperbacks, magazines, 21008 NE Lakeview Ave, Electric City, Spacious Custom Home with home on a full daylight basement. The home has 1,424 s.f. on the main tional Certificate with endorsement, and level and another 1,424 s.f. downstairs. The owner recently completely recent Colorama Festival. Here’s and cookbooks, prices at 25 cents approximately 4,650 s.f. of finished living area on three levels. The master a Placement File or College transcript is bedroom suite is appr 900 s.f. in size on the upper level with walk in closet, renovated the kitchen. It has 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths on the main level, how the locals called for help. A and up. And Miss F.D., that’s me, sitting area and private balcony overlooking Banks Lake. Beautiful kitchen plus another bedroom and bath downstairs. Metal Roof, large covered required.). with maple cabinets and breakfast bar. Family Room with pellet stove. The deck overlooking Grand Coulee, and large patio. There is a detached 24’ • Must have knowledge of CCSS & TPEP front page news story from The spied several boxes loaded with home has Vinyl lap siding, 2 pane vinyl windows, concrete tile roof and huge x 30’ garage and the property is appr. 16,600 sf. in size or .38 acres. full length deck and patio. There is a detached 3 car garage that is appr 950 Property was annexed into the city but was still presently served by an • Must pass a pre-employment back- Star in its mid-May 1955 edition nicknacks of all kinds for a quar- s.f. in size as well. The property is 2 lots with 170 feet of frontage along Banks on-site septic system. List price is now just $152,000. ground check & finger printing. featured a new fangled police ra- ter a piece. The folks putting on Lake and appr 2/3 of an acre in size. Property has the ability to be subdivided • Must have a current Driver’s License. into additional lots. List Price is just $599,000 1109 Camas Street, Coulee Dam, Completely renovated in 2012, this dio system for the Grand Coulee this sale were helpful and willing 2 Bedroom Home is in overall great shape. The home has 1,100 square • Must have the ability to work well with 55793 Bay Area Drive NE, Electric City, Custom 2 Bedroom Home with feet and it is all on one level. It has a Metal Roof, Vinyl lap siding, Vinyl 2 students. Police. Placed in service, a new to deal on prices. What more can a wonderful view of Banks Lake, Castle Rock and the Coulee. Home was built pane windows, and all new plumbing and wiring. Beautiful Oak cabinets in ’55 Chevy sedan was equipped buyer ask for? in 2007 and has just over 2,000 s.f. on the main level, plus appr. 425 s.f. Kitchen with all stainless steel appliances included. There is also a pantry upstairs in the open loft. The home has granite countertops, Hardy Board Lap for additional storage. Home has Central forced air heating and cooling HOURS / DAYS / SCHEDULE: Full-time with a V8 engine and the latest Check out the weekend ad- siding, Electric Central H & AC with HP and vaulted Ceilings. Sunken Living with a Heat pump. The property is appr 65’ by 120’ and has a fenced position for the 2014 – 2015 school year. Room with hardwood floors and gas fireplace. Detached pull through garage/ backyard with auto sprinklers, and a large 747 s.f. Detached shop and technology, a two-way radio that vertised yard sales in The Star. shop is appr 1200 s.f. with 6” exterior walls that are finished and ¾ bath. The garage with 11’ sidewalls. List price is just $149,500. “worked” in conjunction with de- There’s some funky, junky, rusty list goes on and on. Property is 5 acres in size and adjacent to Federal land. SALARY / WAGE / BENEFITS: Rate of List price is now just $395,000 711 Cedar Street, Coulee Dam, Darling 2 Bedroom Ranch Style Home in pay depends on experience and qualifi- partment’s phone (land-line). In and wonderful stuff out there, just very good condition. The home is just under 950 s.f. in size and has newer cations. #20 Western Ave, Electric City. Need a place with a lot of room for rigs? carpeting, newer int & ext paint, and newer Dimensional Composition roof. those days, to contact an officer, waiting for you. Happy Trails to This property gives you lots of options. There is a detached shop that is 24.5’ The home has a spacious kitchen with oak cabinets and includes stove, you called #102, and if the officer you, until we meet again. by 48.5’ with 14 foot sidewalls, plus a built in basement garage that is another ref, and dishwasher. The home has a 200 amp cb service with updated CLOSING DATE / DEADLINE: May 30, 1,040 s.f. in size. The home has just over 2,000 s.f. on the main level, plus wiring, 2 pane windows, rec wall heat and Wall AC. The lot is 98’ wide by on duty was out, you left your another 300 sf upstairs. The home has 4 bedrooms & 2 baths, a metal roof, 80’ deep, or 7,825 square feet all together. With the extra property, you 2014. Central FA H & AC with a Heat Pump, All newer floorings and newer interior have room to add on to the home if you wish to down the road. There is a and exterior paint as well. Huge composite decks & woodstove in the Living det 1 car garage & storage shed. List price is just $94,500 HOW TO APPLY: To apply, the Ne- Room. The property is appr. 26,000 sf. List price is just $204,500 with $2,500 closing allowance. 311 Davis Street, Elmer City, 2 Bedroom 2 bath 1994 Nashua spelem School website www.nsdeagles. Manufactured Home has it all and overlooks the Grand Coulee Dam org applications are posted, mail a re- #3330 Highway 155, Coulee Dam, Country Living with wonderful views. The and the Columbia River. Big Living Room with Vaulted Ceilings, Vinyl 2 sume to Mr. John Adkins, P.O. Box 291, man. home was built in 1993 and has appr 1,875 sf on the main level, plus pane windows. Newer floor coverings throughout. Beautiful kitchen with 1550 s.f. in the partially fin basement. Home has vaulted ceilings and sheet breakfast bar, stove, ref, dishwasher, and lots of counter space. There Nespelem, WA 99155 -or- phone 509- rocked interior. There are 3 bedrooms on the main level, and a 4th bedroom is a large patio to take full advantage of the view. The home has Central 634-4541. downstairs. Built to Super Good Cents standards, it has 6” exterior walls and Heat & AC and a Comp 3 tab shingle roof. The property is approximately Please send your information to: high insulation values. It has Central Heat and A/C, Comp 3 tab roof, and large 57.5’ wide by 118.5’ deep and is fenced. There is a 200 s.f. storage/shop decks in the front, back, and side of home. There is a det garage/shop that is building and off street parking as well. List Price is just $93,500. Mr. John Adkins 26’ by 40’. Private well is 30+ gallons a minute and property also has a year P.O. Box 291 705 Aspen Street, Coulee Dam, Charming 2 bedroom 1 bath home in round pond. The septic is a standard gravity system. The property is 23.72 Nespelem, WA 99155 acres in size and offers lots of privacy nestled up upon the high ground. List East Coulee Dam. Home is appr 950 sf in size and has Dimensional price is just $199,000. Composition roof, wood lap siding, 2 pane vinyl windows, and 200 amp updated electrical service. It has a fenced yard with covered patio, a 222 Kelso Avenue, Electric City, Very Cute 4 Bedroom 1 3/4 bath home in carport across the street and storage shed off alleyway. The property is Electric City. Home has 950 sf on the main level plus another 875 s.f. on the three parcels and total appr 8,750 sf in size. List Price is just $89,500. lower level. Built in 1981, the present owners have made numerous updates and changes. The home has new vinyl 2 pane windows, new Dimensional #46538 Sunny Hill Lane N, Grand Coulee, Located just 7 miles from Comp roof, Central H & AC with a Heat pump, recently painted interior & Grand Coulee is this 3 Bedroom – 2 bath Manufactured home on 6.18 exterior, and all new floor coverings. There is a large family room as well as a acres overlooking Lake Roosevelt. The home is just under 1,050 s.f. in size fenced yard with 6 foot privacy fencing. The property is appr 65’ by 130’ or and was built in 1982 by Skyline. It has Central Heat and Air conditioning, 8,450 s.f. and includes a 1 car attached garage. List price is just $179,900. copper plumbing, 200 amp circuit breaker service and medium sized deck. But the best part is the wonderful view of Lake Roosevelt. List price is 312 Stevens Avenue, Coulee Dam, Well Built 3+ bedroom home in West just $89,500 and the seller will pay up to $5,000 of buyer’s closing Coulee Dam. Home has just over 1,250 s.f. on the main and upper levels costs. all together, plus appr 825 s.f. downstairs. The Kitchen has been recently remodeled with new cabinets, countertops, lighting. Kitchen and Dining Rooms #316 Williams St S., Elmer City, 2 Bedroom 1 ½ bath home in very good We’ve Been Looking For You! both have new ceramic tile flooring with electric radiant heat. Main bathroom condition. Home is 1,125 s.f. on the main level, plus lots of room in the 725 s.f. unfinished basement area. It has a big Living Room and nice sized has also been recently renovated. Home has metal roof, wood lap siding, Colville Tribal Federal Corporation (CTFC) 200 amp cb service with updated wiring, and a woodstove. The property is Dining Room. Home has vinyl 2 pane windows, T1-11 siding, Dimensional 54’ by 120’ deep and includes a covered patio and 1 car att garage. Close to Composition Roof, and 200 amp cb service. Property is approximately 82’ is searching for an Accountant to City Park and Tennis courts and located in a quiet neighborhood. List price by 82’. List Price is $82,500 with a $2,500 closing cost credit join our team with competitive pay and is just $154,900. excellent benefits. Responsibilities: Looking for Land? We have a number of lots and building sites available both in and out of town. Prices start at $13,500 and go up from there. Maintaining all general ledger accounting A complete list of properties for sale can be found on our website at www.FoisyKennedy.com, or give us a call at 509-633-0410. The Star Office will be closed for the functions and preparing financial reports. Requirements: Must be detail orientated, Memorial Day Holiday Monday, May 26. AA Degree in Accounting, Business or EQUAL HOUSING REALTOR® Office will resume regular hours on Tuesday, May 27. OPPORTUNITY related field, and 3 yrs experience in Foisy & Kennedy accounting. All advertising & news items must be turned REALTY, INC. Deadline is May 30, 2014 EQUAL HOUSING REALTOR® into the office by 5 p.m. Friday, May 23 OPPORTUNITY 633-0410 To become our newest team member more listings at www.foisykennedy.com please submit resumes to CTFC, Attn: for the May 28th issue. HR, P.O. Box 5, Coulee Dam, WA 99116 309 Midway Ave., Grand Coulee or email to [email protected] or call 509- Call 633-1350 or go online to grandcoulee.com 634-3208. 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