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VOL. LXXVI, NO. 17
SERVING THE GRAND COULEE DAM AREA, WASHINGTON STATE
Feedback given
loudly on EC plan
by Roger S. Lucas
House burns in Elmer City
Firefighters mop up an early morning house fire in Elmer City on Friday. The
house belonged to Dave Stanczak. It was unoccupied at the time of the fire.
The fire call went out at 6 a.m., and the fire is under investigation. Fire leveled
Newsbriefs
Park fund raisers
in Electric City
A community-wide garage sale to
benefit the development of Electric City’s new park behind the fire
station will be held Sept. 24, the
council learned last Tuesday night.
Last year, the event raised $1,200
towards the park. A second event,
“Pig for the Park” is scheduled Sept.
10, in the park-like area behind city
hall. That event is a public barbecue that also raises money for the
park development. Last year some
$2,500 was raised.
People cooperating
on cleanup
Gary Haven, Electric City’s
nuisance officer, reported that he
is making progress in getting local
residents to clean up their properties. He told the council last Tuesday
that his inspections included one
chicken coop. Largely, he stated,
parties respond favorably to suggestions to adhere to requests to abide
by the city’s nuisance ordinance.
Once a month
not enough?
Both Electric City and Grand
Coulee will be considering returning to twice-a-month city council
meetings. Grand Coulee considered
this Tuesday night, and Electric
City will discuss the idea at its next
council meeting. The two cities used
to meet twice a month, but voted to
cut meetings to once a month some
time ago.
Toxins found in
lower Rufus
An unsafe level of a naturally
occurring toxin was detected in
algae blooms at Rufus Woods Lake,
prompting U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials to post Washington
State Department of Health warnings against swimming, water skiing
and other in-water activities at the
lake near Bridgeport.
The toxin is anatoxin-a, a nerve
toxin produced by some blue-green
algae blooms found in water bodies
throughout the state. The toxin can
be lethal to animals if ingested at
high enough concentrations.
JULY 20, 2016
the house, but firefighters were able to keep the fire from spreading through dry
grass adjacent to the house. — Roger Lucas photo
Ecology: newest sewer plant
plan not in town’s best interest
Mayor intends to
move forward
by Roger S. Lucas
The state Department of Ecology disapproves of a replacement
sewer plant plan that resulted
from the contested 2013 election
of the mayor of Coulee Dam.
In a July 1 letter to the town
this month, Ecology had critical
remarks about Coulee Dam’s current wastewater treatment project, developed after the new mayor insisted all the options had not
been analyzed.
The letter was made available
to town council members, by people outside of town government,
in time for their meeting last
Wednesday night.
The letter stated: “Ecology recognizes the need for a new or updated system, but also wants to
recognize that the latest proposal
may not be the most cost effective or the most appropriate for
the needs of the Town of Coulee
Dam.”
A nine-part summary concludes with the statement: “In
Ecology’s professional opinion, it’s
disconcerting that a municipality
would abandon a sound proposal
with reasonable costs and benefits for a proposal that is at risk
for being overpriced, undersized,
more O&M (Operations & Maintenance) issues for its operators,
and doesn’t include as many likely required maintenance items
necessary for their collection sys-
tem and wastewater treatment
plant to be reliable and functional. This choice does not appear to
be in the Town of Coulee Dam’s
best interest.”
The letter refers to the plan developed by former mayor Quincy
Snow, the debate over which he
lost the 2013 election.
The Ecology letter went to
members of the Coulee Dam
Town Council (though they
hadn’t received it from town government as yet), engineer Dana
Cowger, PE, Varella & Associates
(the town’s engineering firm), the
Colville Tribes, and Daniel Berman, USDA Rural Development
Agency (the agency providing the
loan for the project).
Elmer City Mayor Gail Morin
was the first to raise the issue at
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Sidewalk problem pointed out
by Roger S. Lucas
A Coulee Dam resident asked
town officials what they planned
to do about some of the town’s
sidewalks that need repair.
Fred Netzel had reviewed the
town’s Six-Year Street Plan and
asked the council if it could designate over $600,000 to repair
its streets, why council members
couldn’t also address the sad status of many of its sidewalks.
City Clerk Stefani Bowden
told Netzel that the street plan
was only a wish list that the town
had to create every year, and that
there wasn’t money available for
the streets.
“The six-year street plan is
required every year by the state
and needs to be in place before
the town can seek grant money,”
she noted.
Netzel had raised the sidewalk
problem before. One stretch of
sidewalk on Stevens Avenue has
one slab that sticks up almost seven inches, an immediate safety issue, Netzel pointed out. He stated
that if someone was injured the
town could face a lawsuit.
Spokane Street, Ferry Avenue,
Sixth Street, Central Drive and
North Columbia Avenue all have
raised slabs that could end up as
Electric City’s revitalization
and pathways project got just a
little tougher last Saturday in
the second of two public gatherings designed to pull together
ideas on what residents would
like to see done in their city.
Apparently, a lot of them like
it just the way it is, at least those
who showed up Saturday and
were the loudest.
About 45 people showed up for
the outdoor presentation by city
officials and a group from Washington State University’s Rural
Communities Design Initiative,
made up of Washington State
University’s Assistant Professor
Kathleen Ryan and three students.
The WSU group had assisted
Soap Lake when that city developed a project just south of Grand
Coulee.
At one point Saturday, police
were called because Electric City
resident Mike Lowry had become
disruptive. They told him to stop
the shouting. Others were just as
loud, turning what was supposed
to be an informational meeting
into a shouting match.
Deputy City Clerk Russell
Powers tried to explain to the
group that nothing was cast in
stone and that any trail — the rub
of the meeting — was not decided
on yet. The Star had published a
draft document illustration of one
of the suggested trail routes, and
many in the crowd thought that it
had already been decided on.
One resident, who was disruptive, kept shouting to put the
trail on the other side of the lake.
When asked how people would get
to it from Electric City, he didn’t
have any solution. One person
yelled, “swim,” but that didn’t get
anyone’s attention.
The fear expressed by several
was that the proposed trail system would go by their homes and
that all kinds of bad things would
occur.
The first meeting held in May
had been designed to gather ideas
from the community on what they
would like to see in the future.
The WSU group took those ideas
and projected them forward, and
returned Saturday to continue the
effort. They hardly had a chance,
as about a dozen people kept yelling at the presenter.
So the WSU group is back to
the drawing board, trying to come
up with a plan that will muster
enough votes on the city council
to become a reality.
Powers explained a number of
times that nothing is cast in stone
and that there will be several
public meetings along the way. Individual projects that come out of
the planning sessions would also
require public comment periods.
The city has set aside $400,000
of its lodging tax money for tourism promotion to provide matching money for the project to get
underway.
The public meetings were more
for a revitalization of the city than
just a trail system. Two parks are
involved, one behind the fire department building, and the other
near the arsenic treatment plant.
Both plans call for restrooms, and
the new park behind the fire deSee PATHWAY page 2
Tribal council
reorganizes
Newly elected Colville Business Council members were
sworn into office Wednesday during the annual ceremony at the
Colville Tribes’ center of government near Nespelem, the CBC
announced.
Council Members Sheilah
Cleveland, Larry Allen, Georgia
Simpson and William Womer
were officially sworn in. Reelected council members are: Michael
Marchand, Edwin Marchand and
Joseph Somday, who will be working along with seated members:
Ricky Gabriel, Jack Ferguson,
Susie Allen, Bessie Simpson, Mel
Tonasket, Andy Joseph Jr., and
Richard Tonasket.
The council appointed Michael Marchand chairman. Mel
Tonasket will serve as the vice
chairman, Bessie Simpson as secretary, Andy Joseph Jr., as the
Nespelem representative to the
Executive Committee and Jack
Ferguson was reappointed as the
Keller representative.
The remaining chairs for each
council committee were assigned
to the 14-member council as follows:
• Health and Human Service,
Andy Joseph Jr,.
• Management and Budget,
Jack Ferguson.
• Tribal Government, Richard
Tonasket
• Employment and Education,
Larry Allen.
• Natural Resources, Joe Somday
• Culture Committee, Bessie
Simpson
• Community Development,
Willie Womer
• Veterans Committee, Larry
Allen
• Law and Justice, Sheilah
Cleveland.
Womer to step
down at company
A raised section of sidewalk in Coulee Dam is on Stevens Avenue is one
place where sidewalks could be a hazard for walkers or bike riders. This
section is raised nearly seven inches and is probably the worst sidewalk
slab problem in the town. — Roger S. Lucas photo
safety issues, Netzel stated in his
report.
Former council member Bonnie Femling said roots from a tree
had raised a sidewalk section in
front of her house, and she wondered if she could cut the root.
She was advised not to, but to
write out a report and leave it
at town hall and the town crew
would look into it.
Netzel offered the idea of removing the raised slabs and just
replacing them, so the town could
avoid problems with public safety.
The town has not indicated
that it plans to immediately turn
its attention to sidewalks.
by Scott Hunter
Newly elected tribal council
member William R. Womer will
step down from his company’s
presidency to take the council position, the company announced
Tuesday.
Womer and Associates’ current
vice president Rick J. Mathews
will be the new president of
the architectural firm that has
worked with more than 50 western tribes over the last 25 years.
“The company will be in very
good hands with Rick,” who has
been managing the day-to-day operations for the last several years,
Womer said.
The company has led projects
in Indian Country recently ranging from the Colvilles’ own 12
Tribes Resort Hotel & Casino to
the Wind River Tribe’s Shoshone
Rose Casino in Wyoming.
Womer was appointed by council vote last week to chair the
CBC’s Community Development
Committee.
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Tank cost still unknown
by Roger S. Lucas
About 45 people turned out Saturday to review initial plans for the revitalization of Electric City, including its
proposed trail project. It was the second of two scheduled community meetings to garner ideas and hear from
local residents. A WSU group will take all the accumulated comments and prepare a plan for the city council to
review. — Roger S. Lucas photo
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partment would feature picnicking and a children’s
play area.
At the park close to the arsenic treatment plant,
a near full-sized outdoor basketball court is suggested.
Sidewalks, ways to promote the area’s Ice Age
history, a possible mammoth sculpture featured at
an entry to the city, and many other ideas have been
expressed.
Sewer
Coulee Dam’s Wednesday council meeting. Elmer City sends its
wastewater for treatment by Coulee Dam’s plant and is considering building its own when its contract is up.
Coulee Dam Mayor Greg Wilder said he disagreed with Ecology’s letter and that the agency
was wrong in its assessment of
the project, stating that there was
just some disagreement on some
technical issues.
“That’s not what I read,” answered Morin, re-stating the let-
Tourism was also a feature of the revitalization plan. Saturday, those yelling the loudest were
against trying to lure visitors to the area.
Powers said that the city will likely have one more
community meeting before a plan is finally drawn.
A community committee, named by the council,
will look at plans put together by the WSU group
and make recommendations to the full council.
City seeks arbitration
by Roger S. Lucas
Electric City is asking if Grand
Coulee would be agreeable to arbitration in an effort to unravel
a dispute between the two cities
over arsenic treatment charges.
At issue is about $39,000.
The Electric City Council went
into executive session July 12 for
20 minutes to discuss the conflicting charges, and then voted to
seek arbitration.
Grand Coulee would have to
agree to it. Its council voted at
its last meeting that they didn’t
owe the fee. Councilmember Erin
Nielson moved to stick with the
agreement and not pay the fee
billed by Electric City.
Grand Coulee contends that it
has paid all the fees relating to
the agreement signed by both cities in September, 2014.
Electric City has maintained
that the money is owed from its
earlier agreement, which it says
was still in effect.
Both cities have engaged attor-
neys and have spent about $2,000
each, according to their respective
city clerks.
Grand Coulee met last night
(Tuesday) and any discussions
held were too late for this week’s
paper.
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ity plan as a conspiracy of ignorance and pride … mixed with a
bit of malignance. In any case, the
Town intends to move forward
with our project under the rural
Development agreement.”
On Thursday night, Morin advised Elmer City Town Council
members of the letter and of the
meeting the night before in Coulee Dam. Asked if she thought that
the Rural Development agency
would pull the loan in light of the
Ecology letter, the mayor replied,
“We’ll have to wait and see.”
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This 10,000 gallon oil tank was delivered to the city of Grand Coulee recently, but no one seems to know what it will cost. — Roger S. Lucas photo
with it, when made available, will
be shared equally by the two cities.
The storage tank issue has
been on both city council agendas
for some time, but both councils
initially had waited for an invoice
showing the cost before moving
ahead with the purchase.
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ter’s damning assessment.
Wilder stated that Ecology officials would be asked to come to
the town to answer questions.
In a letter to the Department
of Ecology dated Monday, Wilder
asked Ecology to come to Coulee Dam for a public meeting to
“explain” or defend its findings.
He said the prior project’s engineering firm, Gray and Osborne,
would also be welcome.
“From my perspective,” Wilder
wrote, “I consider the process and
content of the original 2010 facil-
A 10,000-gallon oil storage
tank that will be jointly owned
by Grand Coulee and Electric
City has been delivered, but neither of the two cities know yet
what the cost will be.
That prompted Electric City
last Tuesday night to shelve the
issue until someone tells officials
what their share of the cost will
be.
Grand Coulee City Clerk Carol Boyce said she has requested
that the company that shipped
the tank provide an invoice showing its cost. Friday there was still
no price on the tank. That’s when
Public Works Director Dennis Francis called the company
again and asked the company to
send a bill. Grand Coulee’s city
council agreed to the purchase of
the tank at its last meeting, not
knowing the cost.
The name of the company that
sold the tank was not available
from either Boyce or Francis.
The tank is now located at
Grand Coulee’s maintenance
shop, but not fully ready to go.
The tank will be filled with oil
for use in chip seal operations on
streets in the two cities.
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THE STAR • JULY 20, 2016
O P I N I O N
Rude tactics could indicate
a deeper problem
You probably can’t blame the heat; this is the
coolest July in recent memory. So maybe some locals
are taking their cues about civility, or lack of it, from
national movements and leaders.
They shouldn’t, but it can be hard to avoid.
Reportedly, there was a lot of shouting going on in
local public meetings last week. While it’s undoubtedly true that people are frustrated, they are not
more so than citizens of the past. Our system of government, never easy, almost ensures some degree of
frustration.
But when reasoned, heated debate gives way to
simple shouting — not to be heard but to drown out
the other side — that’s when the system stumbles
and progress erodes.
Schoolyard bully tactics don’t win arguments,
let alone change minds. They only engender resentment and ill will that returns to poison another day,
another debate.
Such tactics can, however, be seen as a last resort of those desperate to be heard but sure they’re
not, repeatedly. Anyone who has disagreed with a
government decision, spoken against it, then been
convinced their words had been useless, knows the
urge to shout down the other side.
We’re seeing it now on our nation’s political stage
as the most disaffected among us scream from opposite ends of the political spectrum in both major
parties.
Local leaders need to take care when they see
similar behavior in their own constituents. It might
be more than just rudeness on a hot day; it could be
that their neighbors sense, correctly or not, a predetermined course that they can’t affect, a done deal
no matter what they say or what the facts are.
In a democracy, that kind of governance, whether
from a domed capitol building or a small city hall,
will cause hotter temperatures than the summer
sun.
To keep cool, a lot of sincere listening to, and by,
all sides can help a lot.
Scott Hunter
editor and publisher
Letters from Our Readers
Selfless teammate and coach deserved better
I played football with Geary
Oliver, and he was the ultimate
teammate. He sacrificed for others; his interest was always in the
team and its needs, and he sacrificed his ego for that end. This was
1978, over 30 years ago. We were a
good team with a winning record
who missed the league championship by one game. Geary has
been involved with LRHS football through many of the recent
years, thin times often. When he
took over the head coaching role,
I was very excited to see his team
progress and the excitement for
football return to LRHS. Despite
the progress, he has been asked
to resign by the school board.
His noble acceptance of the
district’s decision to ask for his
resignation seems to me another example of his willingness
to surrender his own ego to try
and make sure the next season
and the next coach starts fresh.
I think the way Geary has been
treated is shameful. His years of
effort were dismissed without an
explanation or acknowledgement
or appreciation. Small school districts need community support.
In sports programs, it means
manpower, people like Geary, who
worked as an assistant for years
for the good of kids (The salary,
when broken out hourly, likely
doesn’t equal minimum wage in
Bumper car therapy
Over the last 35 years our family has vacationed at the same
place on the beach. While the
buildings have been refurbished,
the complex remains largely unchanged.
However, our entertainment
has changed a lot. We still swim,
jump the waves and build sand
castles, but our board games, puzzles and playing cards have been
replaced with kids’ electronic tablets, smart phones and movies
downloaded from the internet.
We still take lots of pictures,
but rather than taking them to
film processing centers, we use
cellphone cameras to instantly
text and post photos on Facebook.
As long as we remember, the
small Seaside (Oregon) arcade
featuring a miniature golf course,
Tilt-a-Whirl and bumper cars,
has been popular and profitable.
It is a cash-only operation, just as
it has been for over 60 years.
Riding the bumper cars is
more than entertainment; for us
it is annual ritual that is highly
therapeutic. It is family building.
There are no psychological
studies, as far as we know, analyzing the benefits of bumper car
therapy. However, from practical experience, we know driving
bumper cars is a safe and an effective way to get rid of frustrations and angst.
Bumper cars became popular
in 1920. The models in Seaside
haven’t changed in years. Each
vehicle is surrounded by a rubber bumper and drivers ram each
other as they travel. The technology is anything but high tech.
The drivers control an accelerator and a steering wheel as they
scoot across a metal floor. The
1940s-style metal cars are powered by small electric motors. The
cars are multi-directional and
can turn on a dime. They are even
made to spin around by turning
the steering wheel far enough in
either direction.
The operators monitor the
brisk action
and adjust the
flow of electricity to unsnarl pileups
and to prevent
injuries from
head-on collisions.
by
Don C. Brunell
Bumper
cars are contact
entertainment, and
everyone
is
out for himself or herself. It is sort
of a controlled demolition derby
where the only thing dented is
one’s pride.
In bumper cars every driver is
equal. You pay your money, and
the only difference in the cars is
their color. It is impossible to text
while driving. Drivers can’t avoid
getting hit, and once the bumping
starts, it is highly contagious.
Bumper cars can humble even
the most powerful people, but
after the ride ends, drivers walk
away more relaxed and smiling.
They have something to talk and
laugh about for years.
“Dodgems,” as the British call
them, may make a comeback.
They are a way for people of all
ages to just have fun without expensive electronic gadgets.
The nice thing about the small
amusement center in Seaside
Guest
Column
1978).
Treatment of people in this
manner gives the community one
more reason not to support their
school sports programs, not to
volunteer, not to provide business
support — all which were quite
tangible when sports programs,
though imperfect, were at least a
matter of pride for students and
the community. It seems to me
the least the school board could
do is thank Geary for his service
and recognize its importance.
They will continue to need people
like him, and they need to make it
clear they realize and value them.
Bruce Holbert
LRHS 1978
is its rides are affordable — $3
each. Time and computerization
have not eclipsed bumper cars.
There could be a new market
that could return bumper cars’
popularity to the heydays nearly
90 years ago. Think of their therapeutic benefits as a way for dueling politicians, feuding families
and opposing
groups to unlock horns.
Perhaps,
they
could
eliminate the
bitter
political
polarization, just as
the
famous
poker games
between President
Ronald
Reagan
and
House Speaker Tip O’Neil did in
the early 1980s.
For a few seconds, imagine
Barack Obama, Mitch McConnell, Paul Ryan, Harry Reid,
Nancy Pelosi, Hillary Clinton and
Donald Trump banging into each
other in bumper cars in Seaside,
Oregon. It would be international
headline news.
A bumper car ride or two might
even lead to ways to save enough
money to make a small dent in
our $19 trillion national debt. For
$3 a person, it is worth a try.
It is time to appreciate the badge
One of my best friends is a cop. As a matter of
fact, I can think of about 10 people I consider friends
who are police officers around the country. I was a
reserve officer once, myself. I wore a uniform and
a badge and qualified with a gun to use only when
absolutely necessary. I moved on to the fire and
EMS field but remained friends with them and still
worked beside them daily. I know firsthand what
an officer must deal with during every shift. I also
know that the average citizens interaction with law
enforcement is only during those times in our lives
that we really need help or someone needs help
from us. Yes, even here in Coulee Country, we have
no idea what is happening during a long shift with
our protectors who are out there
even when we think they are just
drinking coffee and eating donuts.
So the time has come in America
that we better start honoring these
men and women of blue. Our military are our defenders at our borders and around the globe, but the
Jesse Utz
local cops are the ones protecting
our backyards, schools and streets.
The events that have happened
in Dallas, Baton Rouge and other
places within our borders is absolutely disgusting. No matter the
reasoning or who is behind it, this
is America, not some third-world country, and it is
time we start acting like it.
The question is, What can I do? Well, I have some
ideas, but first lets start by using our rights as citizens of the USA. Voice our opinions. The radicals are
using theirs, and most of us are just sitting back,
shaking our heads. But we need to drown out the
negativity out there with our own voice, and that
voice should be a voice of love — love of God, family
and country.
Here is my proposal for what we can do locally.
We need to start appreciating our local men and
women in blue. Number one, stop bad-mouthing
them. Number two, start telling them, Thank You.
When you see them in the store or in a restaurant,
tell them you are standing with them. Some advice:
Jess,
shut up!
don't approach them when they are working, especially right now with the events going on around
the world, but wait until they are not engaged with
something. Flag them down as they are on patrol by
your home and tell them, thank you. Go to city hall
and have them pass it on, write letters, express your
feelings in a council meeting. We need to encourage
our cops.
Maybe our city councils can get the ball rolling
by having a Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
when we would have block parties in each city and
invite our brave protectors as guests of honor a
barbecue for the citizens and the law officers who
protect them. It would be a chance to interact with
each other as friends and community members, a chance for
the local citizens to tell a local
cop how much they helped us
and that we appreciate them
wholeheartedly.
Or we can send cards to our
local police, drop off a plate
of cookies, or buy their coffee
at their favorite barista shop.
The things we can do are endless, but the bottom line is we
need to let them know of our
loyalty to them as our first
line of defense in this chaotic
atmosphere currently engulfing us all.
The family of Blue is currently under attack nationwide, and we need to unite as a nation to heal
the scar that is forming before it becomes an epidemic from which we cannot recover. The cops who
were murdered in Texas, Louisiana and around the
nation will never get to hear the words I am asking
you to speak, but their brothers and sisters of the
badge can. We need to say this loud and clear.
So I would like to thank Grand Coulee Police
Department, Coulee Dam Police Department, The
Colville Tribal Police Department, Washington
State Patrol and the county sheriffs for their hard
work, dedication and courage. I am glad you are out
there doing your jobs, and I pray that God protects
you as you protect me. Thank you.
Don C. Brunell is a business analyst, writer
and columnist. He retired as president of
the Association of Washington Business,
the state’s oldest and largest business
organization, and now lives in Vancouver.
He can be contacted at
theBrunells@msn.com.
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”Too Big a Load!” – Although this truck alone weighs almost 60,000 pounds, it is not unusual for one or two huge granite
armor rocks to lift the front wheels from the ground. The truck can carry a load of 20 to 30 tons if properly balanced, and
frequently a single boulder constitutes a complete load. – July 11, 1950.
THE STAR • JULY 20, 2016
PAGE 4
Meetings
Births in the Coulee
Chamber This Week
Stephens have a girl
The Grand Coulee Dam Area
Chamber of Commerce will be
meeting this Thursday, July 21,
at Siam Palace in Grand Coulee.
Guest speaker is Jon Wyss, State
Senate candidate for the 12th
legislative district.
Laura and Justin Stephens of Davenport, Washington, are proud
to announce the birth of their daughter Alison Jean Stephens, born
Friday, July 8, 2016, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee, Washington. She weighed 7 lbs., 15 oz., and was 19 inches in length at birth.
Siblings include Leah age 4, Weston age 3 and Wyatt age 2. Maternal grandparents are Ken Anderson of Palouse, Washington, and
Becca Kelly of Lewiston, Idaho. Paternal grandparents are Craig Stephens of Davenport and Deana Mattis of Weippe, Idaho.
Grant County
Fire Dist. 14 to Meet
Wall/Reichlin have girl
Grant County Fire Dist. 14 will
hold its regular monthly meeting
at 7 p.m., Monday, July 25, at the
Electric City Fire Station.
Arin Wall and Andrew Reichlin of Grand Coulee, Washington, are
proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Madison Josephine
Reichlin, born Wednesday, July 13, 2016, at Coulee Medical Center in
Grand Coulee. She weighed 9 lbs., 5 oz., and was 22 inches in length
at birth.
Siblings include Connor Norton, age 8, Malyssa Morton, age 6 and
Isis Reichlin, age 2. Maternal grandparents are Allen Wall, Laura
Sanders and Jerry Sanders. Paternal grandparents are Tammy and
Jared Armstrong, John and Jolisa Darcy. Great-grandparents are Sue
ad Ellis Baker.
Care and Share Food
Bank Is Open Fridays
The food bank at the Church
of the Nazarene has normal
operating hours every Friday
from 2 to 4 p.m. It is located at
the Church of Nazarene, Hwy 174,
Grand Coulee. The bank still can
use clean, plastic grocery bags.
Daniels/Campbell have a girl
Local AA Meetings
Confused in the Coulee AA
meetings are held on Mondays
and Fridays at 6 p.m. at the Vets
Center in Electric City.
Call
Paul at 633-3377 days or 6333345 evenings. New Hope Group
meetings are held Wednesdays at
6 p.m. at the Vets Center. These
are open and non-smoking.
In Nespelem, the group
Bound and Determined holds
its meetings Monday evening at
7 p.m. at the Catholic Church. A display at Electric City’s planning meeting Saturday offers close-ups and details of possible directions being considered,
Contact Myrna at 634-4921 for including downtown improvements, tourism growth, showcasing Ice Age Floods geology, and paths and trails, including
an Osborn Bay Loop and a Sunbanks Loop. See the related story on the front page of this issue. — Roger S. Lucas photo
more information.
Drafting big plans
TOPS Meetings
TOPS (Take Off Pounds
Sensibly) Chapter 1524 meets on
Tuesdays at 9:15 a.m. at Grand
Coulee Senior Center prior to the
exercise group gathering at 10
a.m. Come and join for the health
of it. The SAIL exercise class
follows this meeting beginning
at 10 a.m. There is no charge.
Also, a SAIL exercise class is
held Mondays, Wednesdays, and
Fridays, from 3 to 4 p.m., in the
basement of the Coulee Dam
town hall.
Family History Center
Available
The Church of Jesus Christ
of Latter-day Saints invites all
who desire to utilize the Family
History Center in the Coulee Dam
Chapel, located at 806 Spruce
Street in Coulee Dam. The center
is now open each Wednesday from
6 to 8 p.m. The family history
centers are free, open the public,
and staffed by knowledgeable
volunteers. Each facility offers
both novices and experienced
family historians the tools and
resources to learn about their
ancestors.
It’s a girl for Rice/Desautel
Raven Rice and Brandon Desautel of Coulee Dam, Washington, are
proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Carmen Leanne Desautel, born Saturday, July 16, 2016, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand
Coulee, Washington. She weighed 6 lbs., 11 oz., and was 21 inches in
length at birth.
Maternal grandparents are Carla Rice and Tylor Ryan. Paternal
grandparents are Patricia Desautel and William Desautel. Greatgrandmother is Carol Schoning.
Mobile Makerspace
at the library
JOHN NILSEN IN CONCERT
There will be plenty of hands-on
activities, games and educational
fun for kids of all ages. North Central Regional Library will be offering a wide range of programs over
the summer, including its popular
reading programs for children
and adults.
On Wednesday, July 27 from 10
to 11:30 a.m., Mobile Makerspace
with photo editing will be offered.
Signups are now underway at
each of our 30 branches. Sign up
at your local library to be eligible
for prizes and raffle drawings, or
online at ncrl.org.
Fri., July 22, 7:00 pm
(R)
Grand Coulee
Community Church
405 Center St. Grand Coulee
“Everybody Counts”
Paid for by Friends to Elect
Javier Figueroa, PO BOX 65301
University Place, WA 98464
John is a northwest boy, born in Seattle, Washington & growing up in Portland, Oregon. He began
studying classical piano from his mother at age six, and is now an internationally-renowned pianist, who writes, composes and produces his own CDs. He has performed in Europe, Asia, and
all fifty U.S. States numerous times. In 2015, John played 250 performances throughout Europe
and the USA.
Join us for some wonderful music and an opportunity to visit with John and share refreshments
after the performance.
CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE
SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST
FAITH COMMUNITY
Fit for Life...............................................9:00 a.m.
Bible Study...........................................10:00 a.m.
Worship Hour.......................................11:00 a.m.
Fellowship Meal...................................12:30 p.m.
Mid-week Mannah (Wednesday).......... 6:00 p.m.
Welcomes you.
Everyone is invited.
Pastor Adrian Harris
2 miles east of Hwy 155 on Hwy 174
Adult Sunday School...........................9:30 a.m.
Sunday Worship................................10:45 a.m.
Church office 633-2186
Seniors Have
Wheelchairs, Crutches
Available
Through the Grand Coulee
Dam Senior Center, a program is
available to members and other
persons who for a short time need
wheelchairs, walkers, crutches,
canes, bath stools and other
mobility aids.
For those who have any of the
above items that are from the
center and are no longer used,
please return them. If you have
any of the above items in good
condition and would like to donate
them to the center, it would be
extremely appreciated.
Baylee Daniels and Jamie Campbell of Soap Lake, Washington, are
proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Paisley Ellen Campbell,
born Friday, July 15, 2016, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee,
Washington. She weighed 8 lbs., 8 oz., and was 21.5 inches in length
at birth.
Maternal grandparents are Tristan Daniels and Jennifer Stone. Paternal grandparents are Cherise Blechschmidt-Wolf, Samuel Campbell. Great-grandparents are Mel Stone, Yarrow Watkins, Ray Heaton
and Randy Wolf.
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A Foursquare Church
PASTOR STEVE ARCHER
16 Grand, Electric City
Sunday Morning Service...................... 10:00 a.m.
KIDS’ Church and Nursery
Call the Church Office 633-3044 to find out about
other regularly scheduled meetings.
Come Worship the Lord!
BANKS LAKE BIBLE CHURCH
25 School Avenue, Electric City, 633-0670
“An Independent Bible Church”
Pastor Bill Williams - Everyone Welcome!
Adult Sunday School...................9:30 a.m.
Coffee Fellowship......................10:30 a.m.
Morning Worship.......................10:45 a.m.
Evening Worship.........................6:00 p.m.
Call for schedule of mid-week events.
Come Worship & Praise With Us
103 Continental Heights, Grand Coulee
Church (509) 633-3030
Pastor Eric Chavez - (509) 207-9460
GRAND COULEE
COMMUNITY CHURCH
An Independent Congregation
Modeling our Ministry after the New Testament
405 Center St., Grand Coulee
Pastor: Monty Fields
Pulpit Supply Pastor: Rev. Paul Ashbrook
Church Office 633-0980
Contact Number 633-3319
EVERYONE WELCOME!
Come Worship and Praise God with Us!
Sunday Worship.....................................10:00 a.m.
Join us for coffee and fellowship after the service
ZION LUTHERAN
PASTOR SHAWN NEIDER
348 Mead Street, Grand Coulee
Church 633-2566
Coulee City Bible Study.........................8:00 a.m.
Coulee City Worship..............................9:00 a.m.
Zion Bible Study ....................................9:45 a.m.
Zion Worship........................................11:00 a.m.
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Head football coach resigns
Oliver said he had a simple,
football team had won at least half
their games, he was involved with but seemingly effective, philosophy, to get players to buy into the
The status of Lake Roosevelt five.
team concept. He taught them to
In
a
statement
Monday,
SuHigh School’s varsity football
“respect themselves, believe in
perintendent
Paul
Turner
said:
coaching position was clouded last
themselves and sacrifice for their
“I
want
to
thank
coach
Oliver
for
week when Geary Oliver resigned
teammates.” He asked them to
the
commitment
he
has
made
to
as head coach under unusual cir“compete and have fun.”
the
LR
football
program
over
the
cumstances.
Oliver’s $2,500 contract for
years.
Many
players
have
been
Oliver had already been issued
fall
had been approved along
positively
affected
by
his
strong
his contract for this fall, but was
with
a score of others at a meetleadership.
The
change
in
the
asked to resign because the dising
earlier
in the summer.
head
football
coach
position
made
trict had indicated it wanted to go
by
the
district
should
not,
and
in
in a “different direction.”
The football coaching position the eyes of the district does not,
was the subject of a closed session reflect negatively on coach Oliver’s
of the school board on July 11, and tenure with the district. As a point
in spite of the fact his contract had of clarification, our school board
already been approved, the board was seeking a letter of resignaleft it up to Athletic Director Rich- tion from coach Oliver to validate
ard Black to talk with Oliver to see his intention to resign; not to force
Spring League
him from the head football coachif he would gracefully step down.
Team
WL
ing
position.”
The board wanted to exercise
Flaying W
23
17
The
district’s
coaching
duties
its right and privilege to advertise
San Poil
23
17
and likely offer the position to a have frequently gone to “commu- La Familia
19
21
teacher/coach, following the as- nity” coaches, those not tied to Aaw Split
15
25
sumption that having the position the schools in any way other than High Game: Don Richer 234; Candy
on staff would give the coach more coaching.
Weed-Butz 187
Turner and Black both indi- High Series: Don Richer 633; Candy
daily contact with his players and
perhaps give the coach an oppor- cated that the position would be Weed-Butz 506
tunity to keep a watchful eye on advertised right after a new ath- Splits: Percy 3-10/6-8-10; Kota 5-0
letic director was hired. Those inthe player’s academic side.
SENIORS
Oliver, in a letter to this paper terviews are currently going on
7-13-16
last week and in a later statement, as 12 people have applied for the
acknowledged that the board was position.
Dixe 118/1091136=363;
The advertisement for the
well within its right to do what
Leo 70/109/96=275; Scott
open football and basketball head 199/236/175=610
was done.
Oliver said he had been a faith- coaching positions will soon follow.
ful football coach, occupying a
number of positions over some 16
years, including the head job.
However, he disagreed with the
board’s decision to go in a “different direction.” He pointed out that
Fun and entertainment for everyone
of seven seasons when the Raider
by Roger S. Lucas
BOWLING
SCORES
New Superintendent Paul Turner looks over one of the six abstract paintings that have been installed in Lake
Roosevelt Schools. This one, showing two swans, is located in the stairwell on the elementary side of the school
building. The abstract paintings are part of the Washington State Arts Commission efforts to provide approved art
for the new building. Portland artist Lucinda Parker created the six works of art. – Roger S. Lucas photo
New art will greet students
in fall at Lake Roosevelt
by Roger S. Lucas
When students return to school
this fall they will see six huge abstract paintings hanging in their
school.
The paintings, by Portland artist Lucinda Parker, feature two
birds or fish in an abstract setting, with sayings painted on the
frames.
It will be a lesson, of sorts, to
not only enjoy the painting but
to understand and develop the
meaning of the paintings.
Two paintings are located in
each of the two cafeterias, and
one in each of the landings of the
two stairwells that serve the upper floor.
The paintings and sayings are:
• Two Owls - You can observe a
lot by watching. Yogi Berra, and I
rejoice that there are owls. Henry
David Thoreau.
• Two Magpies - Who are we to
feel so free? anonymous, and Bad
magpies dance a spat against the
sky. L. Parker.
• Two Swans - If you want to
go fast, go alone. If you want to go
far, go together. African proverb,
and If a swan can swim a person
can live. Mariah Boyd.
• Two Terns - Whatever harms
the earth, harms me, harms
its children. Chief Seattle, and
Sharp terns far from home split
the air. L. Parker.
• Duck and Fish My only
drink is meaning from the deep
brain, what the birds and the
grass & the stones drink. Seamus
Heaney, and With all its eyes, the
natural world looks out into the
open. Rilke.
• Two Turkeys - The eyes of the
turkey are such that he can see a
bumblebee do a somersault on the
verge of the horizon. Rutledge,
and I had to discipline myself, no
one else could do it for me. Horace
Axtel.
Painter Parker stated that the
texts were carefully chosen to give
students something to read worth
pondering over.
Over the years, students will
think differently about these
words, Palmer said.
The six 5x9-foot paintings were
hung by a professional crew from
Portland, Tuesday, June 21.
The paintings were part of a
Washington Arts Commission
project to provide some $70,000 of
art for the public school building.
I chose to paint pairs of birds
and one lone fish in a matrix of water and sky, clouds and basalt escarpment, suns and moon, Parker
stated. The choice of which birds
to paint was for love of the shapes
and colors they display against
my cubist clouds, water and cliffs,
and in admiration for their iconic
presence in our world. How lucky
we are to have owls, swans, terns,
turkeys, magpies and ducks and
fish to look at.
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on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status
or national origin, or an intention, to make any such
preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status
includes children under the age of 18 living with parents
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This newspaper will not knowingly accept any
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EQUAL HOUSING
available on an equal opportunity
OPPORTUNITY
basis.
CLEAN LARGE STUDIO for one. Ideal for
EQUAL HOUSING
out-of-town worker. Completely
furnished.
OPPORTUNITY
$450-$550 month, w/cable and high speed
internet. 631-0301. (C6-17-tfc)
OFFICE/STORE/BUSINESS SPOT FOR
RENT – 1000 sq. ft., 102 Stevens Ave.,
Coulee Dam. $475 month, w/s/g paid. 6311222. (C10-14-tfc)
Rentals
3 BDRM., 2 bath, west Coulee Dam. Fenced
back yard, lots of storage, hardwoods,
granite, luxury, washer/dryer, $1200 month.
509-710-2080. (E6-8-tfc)
2 BDRM. APT., Electric City, $500 month,
$500 deposit 633-2008 or 631-0311. (E6-1tfc)
FOR RENT: Available July 15th, mobile
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NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
One Bedroom Units
Rent Based on Income
For more information or
to pick up an application, contact:
Housing Authority of Grant County
1139 Larson Blvd.
Moses Lake, WA 98837
509-762-5541 1-800-747-9202
1 BDRM. House in Elmer City. W/S/G paid.
$500 per month, plus deposit. 631-031 or
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or 509-928-1805. (N9-30-tfc)
FROM OUT OF TOWN? Clean, modern
apartments
located
near
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to the dam. Available now. One fully
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TRAILER SPACES AVAILABLE
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YARD SALE – Saturday, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. 140
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HOUSE FOR SALE – Wilbur, 615 SE
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State Department of
Transportation Certified
633-1665
7 N. Main St., PO Box 532 • Omak, WA 98841
Attorney at Law ~ since 1975
Medicaid Eligibility Planning
Elder Law
Estate Planning - Wills - Probates
Real Estate Sales Closings
Ken Doughty, Owner
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Residential/Commercial
Over 25 Years Experience
Licensed & Bonded • KDPA1**026LN
633-1332 • Electric City
Across from Safeway 509.214.2377
Construction Inc.
Hanson Building
6 SW Main Avenue
Wilbur, WA 99185
302 Spokane Way
Grand Coulee, WA 99133
Come join the fun!
403 Midway, Grand Coulee
is now delivering concrete in your
area. Discounts for ordering 3 or
more days in advance. For questions
or to place an order - Please call
509-647-5578
The only place in town
to get the job done!
NOW OPEN!
Copenhaver
Member, National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
Across from Les Schwab
FULL CHARGE BOOKKEEPER wanted
for
Grand
Coulee-based
company. Must possess strong computer and
communication
skills,
QuickBooks
experience a plus. Part-full time flexible
schedule available. Complete bookkeeping
training will be provided. Submit resumé
with references to Kelly J Buche, CPA, JR
Newhouse & Co. PLLP, 528 W. Broadway
Ave.,Moses Lake, WA 98837, or e-mail
kellyb@jrnewhouse.com. (T7-20-2tc)
CONCRETE
Joshua F. Grant, P.S.
Truck & Car too!
Jobs
FOR INSURANCE
INSURANCE CALL
HOME
REPAIRS
Bruce
Cheadle
308 Spokane Way
Grand Coulee
Remodel - New Construction
Tractor Hoe - Roofing - Flooring
Sprinkler Systems - We Do It All!
633-0280
FINANCIAL SERVICES
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State Farm is there.®
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at 114 S.E. Main St., Wilbur, Wa.
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Everett Leishman, owner 634-1724
Quality, Local, Small & Large Animal
Veterinary Care
Coulee Hardware
Best Rental Center
Do it
416 Midway, Grand Coulee
509-633-1090
Open 7 Days a Week
509.429.4920
Gary Haven
“Providing Quality, Affordable,
BONDED & INSURED
509.429.4920
D.W.K. FOWLER
CONSTRUCTION LLC
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509.647.2238
Mon. – Fri. 9 a.m. – noon / 1– 5:30 p.m.
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Serving Grant County Over 10 Years
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24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE
Marlene Poe, DVM
Stefani Mark, DVM
YOURLOCALRESIDENTIALELECTRICIAN
New Construction
Remodels - Repairs
214 SW Main, Wilbur, Wash.
Medicine • Surgery • Dentistry • Imaging
• In-House Lab • Boarding • Acupuncture
• Pet Supplies • Science Diet Pet Food
LOCATEDINGRANDCOULEE
509.631.4603
Board Certified
Providers
Monday - Friday
9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Located in Grand Coulee
Call for estimates
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classifieds. Call 633-1350 for details.
BARISTA NEEDED part-time position, apply
at Café Espresso, next to Coulee Hardware
on the Midway, Grand Coulee. (C7-1-1tc)
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Your #1 choice for carpet cleaning
Personal
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court appearances. Complete preparation.
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One year old perfect condition - 6 drawer
black dresser $250,OBO. Black king
size bed frame,matching 2 drawer night
stands $350,OBO Dark brown sectional
$1,200,OBO. (R7-20-2tpp)
TRAIL WEST is now hiring a housekeeper.
Call 633-3155 ask for Sam. (T3-2-tfc)
509-633-2458
509-633-2169 or 509-633-3640
for appointment
Misc
FURNITURE - Round table with 4 chairs,
$150; king sized bed with 2 dressers and
a nightstand, $300; 6 rocking/rolling dining
chairs, $80/set; 2 small glass-top end tables,
$15/set; TV stand, $30; phone stand, $10;
small white shelf, $10; 5 cu. ft. chest freezer,
$100; wine-making supplies, 60 bottles, 6
large bottles, wine rack, $100/set; Nordic
stationary bike, $50; 2 lamps, $10/each. Call
509-634-4045. (W7-13-2tpp)
As of Sat., July 16
Winner Receives –
RALPH’S STORAGE UNITS
AVAILABLE
12x35 - $82 10x14 - $57
LAKEVIEW TERRACE
MOBILE HOME PARK
Boats
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60 HP Merc 4 stroke with 42 hours. Bowmounted electric. 2 Lowrance finders,
garaged, excellent condition. Will forward
photos. $13,000. 509-668-7956. (C7-64tpp)
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Call for free estimate on any
type or size of job. Pole Building,
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(509) 633-2485
Cell 631-0135
(509) 633-1531
Facility Maintenance Services:
 Carpet Cleaning Services
 Floor Maintenance and Refinishing
For appointments and ask
 HVAC Duct Cleaning
 Windowabout
Washingother services
 General Cleaning Services
 Lawn and Ground Maintenance
 Weed Control Spray Services
 Construction and Rental Clean up
THE STAR • JULY 20, 2016
Card of
Thanks
Jobs
Patient Account Rep
This is a full-time position in the Business Office. Responsible for
performing the functions of billing and follow-up for specific patient
accounts. Must be dependable and able to work independently,
as well as be a contributing team member, possess excellent
customer service skills, and be willing to learn new concepts.
Preferred background includes prior hospital or clinic billing
experience and use of billing systems such as Meditech, FSS
and DSG. Basic knowledge of Medical Terminology, CPT and
ICD-10 coding desired. Preference will be given to those with
experience in Commercial Billing.
Dietary Lead
This full-time position works under the direction of the Dietary
Manager, the Dietary Lead is responsible for: ordering and
receiving supplies, training new dietary personnel, and filling
positions when needed. This position is charged with acting as
manager in the absence of the Dietary Manager; coaching and
directing staff, upholding policy and procedure and ensuring the
daily operation of the department. The Dietary Lead acts in a
leadership role and is able to work without direct supervision.
Successful candidates will possess an enthusiastic and willing
attitude working as a contributing member of the dietary team.
Must possess a current State Food & Beverage Service Worker’s
Permit. Previous management experience and leadership abilities
preferred; must possess knowledge of basic food and culinary
principles. Will be required to obtain ServSafe certification after 9
months of employment
Registration Specialist
This full-time position will acknowledge, assist and register all
patients, answer and route calls and respond to walk-in patients.
High school graduate, one year in a medical setting and excellent
customer service skills required. Good computer skills preferred.
Must be able to perform multiple activities and work as part of a
team in a very fast paced environment.
Dietary Cook/Aide
CMC is seeking a full time Dietary Aide/Cook. This position will
prepare meals two days per week and will share responsibility for
the delivery and distribution of food and beverages to patients,
residents, staff and visitors. Ability to pass a basic skills test is
required. Current State Food & Beverage Service Worker’s
Permit is required.
Switchboard Operator
This full-time position will acknowledge and assist all visitors
presenting to the hospital front desk. Main duties for this position
will be to answer and route calls appropriately, sort and deliver
all CMC mail and prepare outgoing mail, make post office and
bank runs as needed, maintain petty cash for the front desk
and back up Registration Specialists. High school graduate,
one year in a medical setting and excellent customer service
skills required. Good computer skills preferred. Must be able to
perform multiple activities and work as part of a team in a very
fast paced environment.
HIM Specialist
This full time position requires a detail oriented, self-motivated
individual with excellent customer service skills. Responsibilities
include; management and analysis of electronic health
information, release of health information, general clerical duties,
data entry, health record maintenance, answering phones, and
other miscellaneous duties within the department. High school
graduate required, health care experience preferred.
Apply online at: www.cmccares.org
Or email information to:
employment@cmccares.org
PHONE: (509) 633-1753 FAX: (509) 633-0295
E.O.E.
The Grand Coulee Dam School District
has an openings for the following
positions for the 2016-17 school year:
• High School Head Boys’
Basketball Coach
• High School Assistant Boys’
Basketball Coach
• High School Head Girls’
Soccer Coach
To see the job specifics and apply,
please go to this website https://
grandcoulee.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx
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The Commissioners of Park & Recreation District #2 would like to thank
the Grand Coulee Dam Chapter Order
of Eastern Star and the Grand Coulee
Dam Masonic Lodge for their gift of the
65 chairs. They are a great asset for
The Almira Community Center and we
certainly appreciate the gift.
They will be used often and cared for
always.
Gary Peterson, Linda Smith,
Vicki Boutain, Lori McKay
and Marjorie Peha
Legals
CITY OF
ELECTRIC CITY
REQUEST
FOR BIDS
OFFICIAL
NEWSPAPER
The City of Electric City is
calling for bids to designate a
newspaper of general circulation
within the city which meets the
requirements of RCW Chapter
65.16 as the official newspaper for
the purpose of publishing all official notices, announcements and
documents in connection with the
conduct of the City’s official business. Please submit bid to City
of Electric City, PO Box 130, 10
Western Ave., Electric City, WA
99123 no later than 12:00 p.m.
August 4, 2016.
Jacqueline M. Perman
Clerk/Treasurer
(Publish July 20, 2016)
grandcoulee.com
A complete listing of our properties can be found at our website FoisyKennedy.com
122 Williams Ave., Electric City
2 Spokane Ave., Coulee Dam
#2 Spokane Avenue, Coulee Dam. 4 Bedroom home with all the room
you would ever need. The home has just over 1,200 square feet on the
main level, plus another 600 square feet upstairs, plus a full unfinished
basement. Built in 1934, the home has a metal roof, wood lap siding, and
large Kitchen and Huge Living Room. There is a det 2 car garage that is 25’
by 26’ and the property is a corner lot that is approx. 6,600 sf all together.
Average electric bill just $90 a month. List Price is just $149,900 with
$5,000 buyer closing cost allowance.
#122 Williams Ave, Electric City, Immaculate 3 bedroom ranch style
home in Electric City. Built in 2005, home has 6” exterior walls and
was built to super good cents construction standards. Home is 1,530
square feet and all on one level. There is a formal living room, A large
Family room with gas fireplace, Arch tab roof, Central H & AC with HP.
The property has a fenced yard with auto sprinklers, a huge graveled
parking area, and a kennel for the puppy. Attached 420 sf garage. The
property is appr. 75 feet wide by 110’ deep with alley access. Average
monthly electric bill is just $48. List price is $209,500.
#19984 Coulee View Road NE, Electric City. Come discover the quiet
enjoyment of country living. This custom home was built in 1994 and has
been well cared for over the years. It has 4 bedrooms and 2 baths and an
open floor plan. The home has 1,575 s.f. on main level, plus another 919 s.f.
on the lower level. It has Central FA H & AC w/ HP, Vinyl 2 pane windows,
and updated floorings throughout. There is a huge deck for lounging
outdoors and taking in views of the picturesque coulee walls. The property
is just over 2 acres all together and is beautifully landscaped. List Price is
just $322,500.
810 Fir Street, Coulee Dam. 3 Bedroom - 2 bath ranch style home in
Coulee Dam. Home has appr 1,700 square feet and is all on one level.
Huge living room has a wood fireplace with insert and newer carpeting.
The home has aluminum lap siding and aluminum shingle roof, 2 pane
windows, BB electric and rec wall heat and a Wall AC. There is also a
Family Room with laminate flooring. Large patio, part covered and part
open, lets you enjoy the great outdoors. There is a 2 car garage and shop
that are just over 825 sf. The property is three lots that total appr. 190’ wide
by 80’ deep and gives you options. List price is $154,900 with a $5,000
closing cost allowance.
319 Sunny Drive, Electric City. It is all about location and it is hard to find
a better location than this one. Home is appr 2,500 s.f. all on one level
and nestled next to federal land overlooking Banks Lake. The home has 4
bedrooms and 3 baths, Living Room with Wood Fireplace, Updated Vinyl 2
pane windows and vinyl siding. Custom built in 1961, it has a huge Family
Room with woodstove, an in-ground heated pool and large patio in the
backyard. There is an attached 2 car garage and the property is 95’ wide
by 270 feet deep, or appr .60 of an acre all together. List Price is just
$299,500.
#1 Civic Way, Coulee Dam. Step back in time with this extraordinary home.
As you tour this property for the first time, you will be simply amazed. It has
character and charm that is hard to find in newer built homes. This ranch
style home was built in 1935 and has over 3,400 s.f. of living area. It boasts
an 18’ x 29’ Living Room with large wood fireplace and built in shelving, a
14.5’ by 16.5’ formal dining room. A grand total of 6 bedrooms which includes
master bedroom with 4 closets and wood FP. The landscaping is well
established and absolutely breathtaking. There is a large in ground pool, a
mini orchard, a new kitchen and all new carpeting throughout the home. Too
many amenities to list them all. List price is just $279,500.
#1113 River Drive, Coulee Dam. Immaculate 3 bedroom & 1 ¾ bath
ranch style home that is appr. 1,300 s.f. in size. Spacious guest house is an
additional 1,155 square feet, or rent it out for additional income. Main home
has generous sized living room with brick FP, and large kitchen with lots of
counter space and new Central H & AC with HP. The home has a newer
dimensional comp roof, 2 skylights, and beautiful landscaping. The property
is 13,175 sf and has a fenced backyard and in ground auto sprinkler system.
But wait, there’s more, Huge RV garage/shop is 30’ by 36’ deep and has 16
1/2 foot ceilings and a 477 s.f. att. garage as well. List Price is just $207,500
with $3,000 Buyer closing cost contribution.
100 Banks Avenue, Grand Coulee. This 3 bedroom home has had lots of
recent updates. Professionally painted throughout, it has appr 1,000 SF on
the main level. Large living room with gas heating stove and generous sized
dining room. 2 bedrooms and recently renovated 3/4 bath. Plus there is
another 700 SF on the lower level, which includes a 3rd bedroom, 3/4 bath,
large utility room and a huge family room. The home has metal siding, metal
roof and a nice sized covered patio. The property consists of two parcels
that total appr 26,000 s.f. all together. Extra off street parking, storage shed,
and nicely landscaped. List price is $162,500 and seller will pay up to
$5,000 of your closing costs.
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603 Aspen Street, Coulee Dam. 1,513 square foot ranch style home
close to downtown services. Large Living Room and Family Room with
bar. Kitchen with tile countertops and breakfast bar, 2 Bedrooms presently,
but could easily be changed back to add a 3rd bedroom. Bath has a deep
jetted tub with shower and pedestal sink. The backyard is beautifully
landscaped and has an auto sprinkler system. There is a storage shed, a
wood working shop building, plus a 30’ by 40’ detached garage accessed
off the alleyway in back. The property is appr 14,000 s.f or just under 1/3
acre. List price is $149,500 w $3,500 closing credit.
201 Seaton Avenue, Elmer City. 3 Bedroom -2 bath Tri-level home with a
view of the Columbia River. Home has appr. 1,365 s.f. all together. Built
in 1971, it has a big living room with wood FP, Dining Room with slider to
the fenced backyard and patio. Kitchen with updated appliances. It has
bb and wall electric heaters and Wall Air Conditioning. There is a 2 car
garage, plus a 1 car carport. The property is a corner lot that is appr 8,100
s.f. in size. List Price is just $119,500 with a $3,000 closing cost allowance
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214 A Street, Grand Coulee. Here is the perfect little cottage just for you.
Home has 750 s.f. on the main level, plus another 750 s.f in the basement.
Home has recently been replumbed. It still has the older fuse electrical
service. Concrete block construction with Comp 3 tab roof, stucco interior
walls, and patio area. Lot is 50’ by 120’ deep and has 1 car carport. List
price is just $49,500. Owner also has another 50’ by 120’ building site
available next door. If you want the extra property, not a problem, List
price for both is $59,900.
• Click on the
classified bar to
the right of the
masthead
212 E Street, Grand Coulee. Home is a 1964 Marlette singlewide mh
with expando and frame addition. It has just under 850 s.f. of living area.
There are 2 small bedrooms and two other rooms that could be used as
possible bedrooms. It has Central Heating and water evaporative Air
Conditioning. Copper wiring. There are two lots that total appr 100’ wide by
119.85 feet all together. There is a workshop that is 16’ by 17’ and lots of
off street parking. Property has city water , sewer & access to Fiber Optic
network. List price is just $39,900. • Choose “To place
and ad” and
follow the steps
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. 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.
Foisy & Kennedy
REALTY, INC.
633-0410
more listings at www.foisykennedy.com
309 Midway Ave., Grand Coulee
Try it out and see for yourself!
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3 Midway, Grand Coulee
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THE STAR • JULY 20, 2016
oulee
ops
Compiled from
police files
Grand Coulee
Police
7/10 - Police checked on a report of a possible trespass at a
house on Banks Avenue, only to
find a relative of the owner checking the place for the owner, who
was in jail.
7/11 - A motorcycle that exited
North Dam Park after hours was
pulled over and the driver was
cited for failure to renew registration.
- A man staying at Coulee Playland reported that someone had
entered his trailer and taken his
checkbook. He was going to report
the theft to his bank.
- Police talked with a tenant being evicted about taking anything
that belonged to the landlord. The
woman had taken a number of
things out of the apartment and
placed them outside. Later the
same day a woman told police
that the tenant being evicted was
harassing her. She was told if it
happened again she should call
police.
7/12 - Police were called to
Kings Court because of a disturbance. Police found a man and
woman sitting in the grass trying
to decide if they should break up.
The parties left the area, going in
opposite directions.
- While responding to a call
that gunshots were heard near
E. Grand Avenue in Electric City,
police were led to a house on Stevens and asked the residents to
explain what was going on. They
told police that there had been a
disagreement, but they denied
firing any weapons. The man
questioned had a butterfly knife
on him and police took that for
evidence and are asking the prosecutor to consider charges of being in possession of a dangerous
weapon.
7/13 - Officers checking on a reported disturbance at 2nd Street
NE in Electric City had a bad experience of a dog biting a patrolman when he tried to gain access
to the property. Police talked to occupants of a property nearby who
said their argument was strictly
verbal.
- Police were advised of an
alarm going off at an Electric City
address, but as the officer prepared to answer the call the alarm
company had shut the alarm off.
- Police had to kill a deer that
had been hit near Spokane Way.
The Department of Transportation was notified.
- USBR Plant Protection advised police of four young people
near the Roosevelt monument in
the park above the dam. Police
talked to the four, who told police
they were playing Pokémon GO
with their cell phones. They were
advised they had to leave because
it was after hours.
- A Grand Coulee man asked
police to make more patrols by his
house because he felt threatened
by his son.
7/14 - A British Columbia man
turned into Coulee Gas and reportedly scraped the side of a car
at the coffee stand with the trailer
he was towing. The two parties exchanged insurance information.
- Police contacted the parents
of a boy who had fired his bb gun
from the back of a car, hitting a
girl. The girl didn’t want to press
charges.
- A woman on Bowen Street
told police that her son had taken
some of her things and was trying
to sell them over the internet. The
woman was to give police a written statement.
- The owner of property on Second Street in Electric City asked
police to ban from the property a
man who had been staying with a
couple renting from him.
- Police turned over to Grant
County the investigation of a man
who allegedly had been assaulted
near Electric City.
7/15 - An Omak man was arrested and taken to Grant County
Jail after witnesses said he struck
a woman and her son in the parking lot of Coulee Medical Center.
- A woman on Fourth Street in
Electric City reported that someone had stolen a rototiller from
her yard.
7/16 - The owner of a storage
shed reported that someone had
cut the lock on one of his units.
- An Electric City man whose
canoe was missing said it must
have been one of the local scoundrels.
- An Electric City employee
told police that a resident was
disturbing a public gathering behind city hall. The man was advised to stop and said he would.
- An 8-year-old girl who lives
on Young Street was reported
missing, but she was later found
at her grandmother’s house.
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X-Ray facilities
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This allows the Dr. to
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Wilbur: (509) 647-5500 Tues. & Thurs. 10-5
Coulee City: (509) 632-8668 Friday 10-5
Davenport: (509) 681-0767 Tues. & Thurs. 9-5
Odessa: (509) 982-2880 Mon. & Wed. 9-5
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Fri.
Low 58˚ - 84˚ High
Sat.
Sun.
Mon.
Tue.
Saturday, July 23rd
1-3 p.m., Solar Astronomy,
Spring Canyon Day Use Area
9-11 p.m., Planetary Viewing,
GCD Visitor Center
8 p.m., Karaoke, High Dam Tavern
8 p.m., Karaoke, Electric City
Bar & Grill
8 p.m., Live band The Stoney River
Band, Cantina, Sunbanks Resort
A deer in the photographer’s back yard on Stevens Avenue in Coulee Dam
Tuesday takes a rest under a sycamore tree while keeping one wary ear on the
dog next door and another on street traffic behind it. — Scott Hunter photo
Low 59˚ - 83˚ High
Thu.
Friday, July 22nd
7-10 p.m., Bedrock Geology,
GCD Visitor Center
8 p.m., Karaoke, Cantina,
Sunbanks Resort, all ages
8 p.m., Karaoke, High Dam Tavern
8 p.m., local live band, Love Stitch,
Electric City Bar & Grill
Uneasy rest
Wed.
Sunny
Low 61˚ - 89˚ High
Clear and sunny
Low 60˚ - 85˚ High
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Low 60˚ - 89˚ High
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Low 63˚ - 91˚ High
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1999 Honda Passport
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1999 GMC Yukon
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2004 Pontiac Grand AM
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2004 Dodge Intrepid
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1999 Pontiac Bonneville
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2004 Cadillac Seville
$
Luxury car! ...............................
1992 Ford F150,4X4
$
CLEAN, GREAT work truck.....
2006 Buick LaCrosse
$
Leather, good gas mileage! .....
2005 Buick LeSabre
$
Great commuter car. ................
2012 Smart ForTwo
$
2 seater! GREAT gas mileage .
2004 Toyota Tacoma
$
Great hunting truck! .....................
2010 Chevrolet Impala
$
Good commuter car .................
2007 Chevrolet Colorado
$
4x4, canopy, great runner ............
2015 Dodge Dart
$
Manual, 30k miles! ............
2004 Ford F150
$
Leather, DVD! .........................
2008 Rockwood Ultra Light $
travel trailer - LIKE NEW!! ..
2010 Dodge Journey
$
AWD, LOADED! ...............
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19500
23500
26500
31000
32000
35000
35999
36999
36999
35000
10000
24500
24000
31500
28500
26000
26500
38500
2015 Jeep Cherokee
$
Latitude, good looking 4x4 .
2013 Ford Escape
$
Perfect small SUV ............
2008 Chevrolet Tahoe
$
Nice 3rd row, 4x4, ................
2007 Dodge Ram 2500
Light Bar, after market
$
front and rear bumper! ......
2015 Dodge Durango
$
Great Family car! ..............
2012 Chevrolet Suburban $
Family hauler, loaded! ........
2013 Ford F350
$
6.7L Diesel, 65K miles!! .....
2013 Toyota Tundra
$
LOADED! PLATINUM ..........
2013 Chevrolet Avalanche $
Black diamond! .....................
2016 Buick Enclave
$
Quad captain seat & loaded
2010 Cadillac Escalade $
Loaded .....................................
1971 Chevrolet C20
$
Low rider, custom wood bed
2009 Chevrolet Tahoe
$
Leather, loaded, under 100k
2008 Chevrolet Tahoe
$
3rd row seat, under 100k ......
2007 Dodge Ram 3500
$
Dulley, loaded, 75k miles .....
2013 Ford F150
30k miles, hard tonneau
$
cover, eco boost .....................
2014 Ford F150
$
Clean work truck! ...................
2016 Jeep Cherokee Ltd $
Like new! Great for travel ....
2015 Toyota Tundra
$
LIKE NEW! 12k miles ............
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