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$1 00VOL. LXXII NO. 39 SERVING THE GRAND COULEE DAM AREA, WASHINGTON STATE DECEMBER 26, 2012NewsbriefsVolunteer of the Year for 2012:VigilcancelledTwo members of anhonor guard from AmericanLegion Post 114, amongothers, showed up for aplanned candlelight vigilfor the victims of the recentschool shooting in ConnecticutWednesday night,but the event at Mason CityPark was cancelled due toweather.DonationsmadeThe school board acceptedthree $100 donationsat its last meeting.Providing the gifts were theUnited Methodist Churchwomen, who gave $100each to Center School,Grand Coulee Dam MiddleSchool and Lake RooseveltHigh School for dietarysnacks. Wilson Constructionalso made an $80donation for Center Schooland the Tee Pee Drive-Inmade an $82 product donation.Studentsget safetytrainingStudents at CenterSchool received specialtraining recently. Thesecond- and fourth-gradestudents learned aboutelectrical safety, andsecond-, third- and fourthgradestudents learnedabout how and what tomake 911 calls for.SchoolboardmightgopaperlessSuperintendent DennisCarlson received permissionfrom the Grand CouleeDam School District boardto work with a companythat provides “paperless”software.The save-a-tree approach,Carlson said, isbeing used by an increasingnumber of school districtsand other organizations.The company, EduPortal,will provide the informationon how to accessboard packets, and otherinformation necessary to gopaperless.Carlson said he wouldget some financial informationon how much it wouldcost and get back to theboard.CouncilmeetingcancelledGrand Coulee’s first citycouncil meeting of the newyear, which would havebeen Jan. 1, has beencancelled. The city’s nextmeeting will be Tuesday,Jan. 15, at 6:30 p.m.by Roger S. LucasYou could say that the fourthtime was the charm.That’s how many times overthe years the 2012 “Volunteer ofthe Year” has been nominated forthe honor.This time Eloise Bowman wonit.Bowman received an overwhelmingnumber of votes outof the eight candidates for thehonor.Most people will know the 2012winner as one of the most faithfulvolunteers at the Senior CenterThrift Shop, where she workstwice a week sorting, pricing andselling items donated by the community’scitizens.She personifies the ThriftStore with her friendliness anda smile.Bowman also responds to requestsby local citizens who aretrying to find specific items. “If youfind it, give me a call,” is a frequentrequest.When Bowman isn’t directlyinvolved in the Thrift Store, shespearheads several other GrandCoulee Dam Senior Center projects,such as the Easter Basketsale, the Spring Bazaar and theFall/Winter Sale, which recentlynetted the senior center $1,000.Last spring, Eloise and her helpersput together 317 of the colorfulEaster baskets, a record.In all, the projects Bowman hasbeen involved in have netted theseniors about $22,000. Of course,she has lots of help, but you canalways find her in the thick ofthings.Bowman keeps three or four“fire boxes” on hand, ready to giveto anyone who is dislodged fromtheir home because of a fire. Theboxes contain such things as blankets,towels, and other householdnecessities. In many cases, aftera disaster, families are invited toshop for some of their needs at noEloise BowmanWolf hunt approved for tribal membersby Roger S. LucasColville Tribal members are able to huntgray wolves in designated areas through Feb.28, or until the quota of nine wolves is met.Business Council Chairman John Siroissaid recently the decision has been a long timecoming and has been controversial.The tribes’ reason for the wolf hunt is thatthe predator is denting the local population ofboth deer and elk herds, Sirois said.The tribes elected to allow a wolf hunt inorder to protect the tribes’ food supply. Manytribal members and families rely on deer or elkfor their winter meat, Sirois pointed out.“Wolves are starting to have an impact,”Sirois stated. “We decided it was much betterto manage the population so we can keep thenumbers down a little bit. We would rather dothat than what the state Fish and Wildlife didRates to rise inElectric Cityby Roger S. LucasIt’s official now … ElectricCity’s water and sewer rates aregoing up.The council had indicated awillingness two weeks ago to increaseboth utility rates in 2013and 2014, and passed resolutionsto do so at its meeting last Tuesdaynight.First to get the hike is thesewer rate which goes up $5 aand take a whole pack out.”He was referring to what happened inStevens County, where state officials useda helicopter and sharpshooter to destroy anentire pack that had been taking livestock inthe area.The tribes approved the hunt on the southside of the reservation, in Okanogan and FerryCounties, where two wolf packs have been identified.In only one zone, the Gold Mountain wolfmanagement zone, is a permit required.A spokesman said Wednesday that no killshave been reported.Altogether, there are 12 identified wolf packsin Washington, and the tribal area is the onlyhunt allowed in the state.Wolves from the two packs identified camefrom Canada and Idaho, authorities noted.Sirois said he doubts that many wolves willbe taken.month Jan. 1, 2013. Look for anothersewer hike of $5 a month onJan. 1, 2014.Water rates start going up July1, 2013, with a $5-per-month hike,and another $5 a month on July1, 2014.Mayor Jerry Sands explainedrecently that the increases werenecessary because of dwindlingreserve funds in both utilities. Henoted that only a few years ago, theSee RATES page 2Eloise Bowman 2012 Volunteer of the Year.Electric City“It is not as easy as people think, We haveauthorised three areas, with three wolves foreach one. If they get one wolf per zone, they willbe lucky,” Sirois said in a news release.The tribes successfully trapped and collaredseveral wolves last summer, as part ofits work to monitor the wolves within tribalboundaries. Wolves with collars may not belegally hunted.“Oh man, it is blowing up,” Sirois said. “Ihave a lot of hateful messages from people, it’swhy are you killing your brother?”The decision had been in the works for eightmonths, and was not an easy one, Sirois stated.Tribal members had been kept informed.The news of the wolf hunt hasn’t been metwith enthusiasm off the reservation either.One party responding noted that the Colvillesare the only tribe in the United States that isallowing a wolf hunt on their reservation.approves salariesby Roger S. LucasElectric City’s council approvedthe city employee salary schedulefor 2013 at its meeting Dec 11. Theschedule includes a 1.6-percentcost-of-living increase.The annual schedule:• mayor, $3,000;• clerk/treasurer, $55,634.64• deputy clerk 1, $39,840,04;• deputy clerk 2, $17,483.98;• public works director,$56,031.51;• maintenance position 1,$46,290.96;• maintenance position 2,$38,439.91;• transfer station operator,$47,286.18;• gate attendant 1,$10,658.55;• gate attendant 2,$13,277.09;• gate attendant 3, $8,113.78;• back-up truck driver, $3,360;• nuisance officer, $7,040.88;• building inspector, $9,798.71;and• janitor, $1,386.93.cost. How’s that for always beingprepared?“The donated items don’t justadd income for the Senior Center,”wrote Edna Hauser in her letternominating Bowma, “this outpouringof love helps those folks onlimited incomes in our communityby offering clothing and householditems at reasonable prices. Her effortsbenefit young and old, thoseof varied incomes, and are key tokeeping the Senior Center open.”Charlie and Margaret Moses,who nominated her in 2010, calledher “a true champion of the underdog.”Apparently, Eloise took overthe thrift shop job a few years agobecause no one wanted it. She issaid to “lead a team of ladies withan iron hand, yet a gentle touch.”In 2004, the Thrift Shop raised$6,600; in 2007, $9,000; 2008,$11,628; 2009, over $13,000; andin 2010, over $15,700.Bowman was raised in the area,but has lived on the east coast andin Hawaii. Two of her children livehere: Kerry Noggles and RandyBowman.“She likes to play bingo andreads a lot, and puts a lot of puzzlestogether, and over her lifetime,has bowled a lot,” Noggles said ofher mother’s pastimes.Eloise is also noted for acting asa caregiver, and for quite a whilecared for Jerry Seaton. She hasalso even taken people to Spokaneto see their doctors. Her husbandKen is one of her biggest supportersand is always available to helpher out.Just to show how overwhelmingher selection was, she got 46 percentof the total vote among eightnominees. Of the 213 votes cast,Eloise Bowman got 98.Those nominated and theirvotes include: Hillary Carriere,36; George Kohout, 23; Bob Hendrickson,20; Fern Blaylock, 19;Earl Cole, 11; Carol Estrada, 4; andAndy Trader, 2.Officer:City crosswalksaproblemby Roger S. LucasPolice officer Joe Higgs toldGrand Coulee City Council memberslast Tuesday night that thecity had a crosswalk problem.Higgs noted that crosswalks onMidway Avenue, from city hall tothe post office, three of them, don’tmeet Department of Transportationstandards.He cited numerous times thatmotorists don’t see pedestrians whoare getting ready to cross Midwayon one of the crosswalks.Signage is poor, lighting is worse,and as some city council membersaffirmed, vehicles parked along theroadway hide good visibility of thecrosswalks.Higgs said that more moderncrosswalks either have overheadlighting or lights set into the pavementthat move to alert drivers tothe crosswalk ahead.The officer said he has beenresearching the problem, andbrought it before the council somembers could ponder it.Police Chief Mel Hunt statedthat pedestrians have been hit ontwo occasions over the years.And there have been numerousclose calls, he told the council.

Page 2 The Star • DECEMBER 26, 2012GrandCouleesalariessetby Roger S. LucasTribalmembers protestMembers of the Colville Tribes gather in protest outside the tribal governmentheadquarters Wednesday, objecting to leaders’ decision to stick to an earlier decisionon allocation of a $193 million settlement with the federal government. Thosecalling for recall of elected officials wanted all of that amount paid to tribal members.The Colville Business Council decided in October that half would go to tribalprograms. — Roger S. Lucas photoThe city council at Grand Couleeagreed to a resolution settingsalaries for the city clerk, utilityforeman and police chief at thecouncil meeting Tuesday night.The city clerk’s wage was setat $21.70 an hour, or $3,762.26a month; the utility foreman’spay was set at $27.95 an hour or$4,845.71 a month; and the policechief’s salary was set at $47.07 anhour or $8,159.39 a month.The resolution pointed out thatthe police chief is required to beon call 70 hours a month, andcompensation for being on call isincluded in the salary figure.Big gingerbread houseCeth, Charlene and Craig Leonard, along with their St. Bernard Crystal, stand in front of their Aspen Street home in CouleeDam Wednesday night. “I really wanted to do it for the kids,” said Ceth, who remembers the lighting tradition making a muchbigger local impact during his childhood. — Scott Hunter photoElectric utility raises ratesRed nose traditionStudents in Glenna Whitelaw’s first-grade class at Nespelem Elementary get readyto sing — guess what song — in the school’s annual holiday program Wednesdaynight. From right: Summer Lowery, mMixat Vargas-Thomas, Cylia St. Pierre, AlakiCawston. — Sheri Edwards phtoWilsonawardedcontractby Roger S. LucasWilson Construction of Canby,Oregon, was awarded the contractto replace some 25 power poles forthe town of Coulee Dam.Wilson is the firm that builtthe towers and ran the new powerlines from the Third Powerhouseto the switchyards, a project thatwas just recently finished.Public works director BarryPeacock told the council lastWednesday night that Wilson providedthe low bid of up to $155,000for the pole work. There were twobidders, Peacock stated.The poles were either destroyedor damaged by the most recentrange fire that swept through thearea.The town had advertised forbids on two previous occasions, butcouldn’t get anyone to bid.The town has some 50 powerpoles carrying power in transmissionlines to service the town’scustomer base.Peacock said that Wilson Constructionhasn’t advised the townwhen it will do the work.fromfront pageRatesContinuedcity nearly financed its utility programsthrough the high interestrates received through investingits surpluses.The current water rate in ElectricCity is $33.99 for up to 10,000gallons of water. That increasesto $38.99 on July 1, 2013, and to$43.99 on July 1, 2014.The current sewer rate is $25.79a month and will move to $30.79Following recent public hearings,Grant PUD commissionersapproved a $305.7 million budgetfor 2013. Commissioners also approveda plan to increase ratesby 6 percent for all Grant Countyelectric customers.The new rates will impactcustomers differently dependingon their rate class and individualusage. For an average residentialcustomer, the change representsan increase of approximately $5per month (based on an averageuse of 1,500 kW). The new ratesgo into effect for all meters readafter Jan. 1, 2013.The budget includes significantdollars allocated for:• Turbine and generator replacementsat Wanapum Dam• Hatchery site improvementsand construction• Recreation site enhancements• Ongoing electric system reliabilityimprovements.“These are not easy decisions,but ultimately I believe we founda balance between the needs ofthe public and the demands ofaging infrastructure,” said CommissionPresident Tom Flint. “Byworking together, we were able toon Jan. 1, 2013 and to $35.79 onJan. 1, 2014.Sands noted that the city ofElectric City has 14 miles of sewerpipe, much of it in poor condition.He said that some 3,500 feet ofpipe has been relined. Reliningexisting sewer pipes with plasticliners costs about half of what itwould to completely replace pipe.Public works director Ken Dextertold the council recently thatyou can reline the pipes now for$50 a foot, or wait and pay $100a foot later to completely replacethe pipes.The council’s next meeting willbe Jan. 8, 2013, at 7 p.m.reduce the proposed increase from8 percent down to 6. I believe it’simportant for the public to knowthat we are making good on ourcommitment to our customersKARAOKEwith Papa Paul & Tabbythis Saturday Nightbegins at 8:30 p.m.while fulfilling the obligationsof our federal license to operatePriest Rapids and Wanapumdams.”50/50 DRAWINGfor our Christmas FamilyCome Share Your Support!2 Coulee Blvd., Electric City • 633-2221TenativelySkyfallThis Friday NightPOOL TOURNAMENTSign-Ups at 6 p.m. Starts at 7 p.m.Fri. & Sat. 7 p.m.NEW TIME - Sunday 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.515 River Drive Coulee Dam633-35225th Anniverary Partywith JUNKYARD JANESat., Dec. 29Prime Rib Dinner 4-8 p.m.Bar& Grill

The Star • DECEMBER 26, 2012Page 3Letters From Our ReadersMany tribal members approve ofkeeping settlement money for programsO P I N I O NI am writing to counter YvonneSwan’s statements in The Starnewspaper and advise that many,many Colville Confederated TribalMembers were quite happy toreceive the first 50 percent of theSalazar Settlement funds andwant the remaining 50 percent toremain with the Tribal Government.More than9,400 TribalMembers receivedmorethan $10,000each in the pastthree months.Most of thesefunds were wellspent to helpimprove theconditions ofour membership. While another$10,000 would be a boon to ourpersonal incomes, our Tribal Leadersplan to invest in our TribalPrograms. They have the foresightto recognize that the forthcomingfiscal cliff under deficit reductioncould prove to be devastating toour membership. They believethat holding some of these fundsin reserve and investing in ourTribal infrastructure is critical atthis time.We have a Tribal office that wasbuilt in 1972 and a BIA buildingbuilt in the 1930s. I understandthe Department of Interior is proposingto offer $20-plus-million tobuild a new office if the CCT willconsider possibly matching $10million towards this effort. Thereplacement of the building wouldcreate jobs and consolidate dozensof tribal service buildings into onecomplex.Other tribal funds under theSalazar Agreement are going tobe used to support communityWe would much rather seethe preservation of our language,restoration of landresources, creation of jobsand the advancement ofour people, than the liningof pockets once again.The StarThree Midway Ave., P.O. Box 150, Grand Coulee, WA 99133 (509)633-1350/Fax(509)633-3828. Email: star@grandcoulee.comConsolidated with the Grand Coulee News-Times and the Almira Herald.The Star Online - grandcoulee.comThe Star is published (USPS#518860) weekly at Grand Coulee, Wash., and was enteredas Second Class matter January 4, 1946. Periodical Postage paid at Grand Coulee,Wash. 99133© Star Publishing, Inc.Subscription Rates: GOLD Counties $24; Remainder of Washington state $33;Elsewhere within the United States $37. Single copy price $1.Scott Hunter .............................Editor and PublisherGwen Hilson............................. Production Managerdevelopment in each of our reservationdistricts. And some of thefunds will be used to enhance thetribe’s natural resources that havebeen devastated through earliermismanagement and over-logging.Each of our Tribal Communitiesare receiving funds to improvetheir Senior Citizen programs, toreinforce theireducationalprograms andto address economicdevelopmentin theircommunity.Funds are beingdirected towardsour nativelanguageprograms withconsiderableemphasis on each of our threedialects.The culture of poverty andthe sentiments of “poor me” aresplitting our people. These samesentiments were spoken nearly 40years ago during the terminationera when tribal members wantedall the money they could get theirhands on to terminate their interests.At that time, we had leaderswho wanted to sell the reservation.And we had leaders who stood upand said, “Fight for your rights,don’t let the dollar get the bestof you.”Sadly, some of our memberssuggest our people are hopelesswhich is akin to saying we’reworthless and that our tribal programsare a sham. I say it is notand that we have many hard working,progressive people serving inour Tribal Programs and leadingour Tribe. All is not perfect, noram I. However, I want to see ourTribe develop infrastructure andfocus on nation-building.There are many members whowant to exercise their own independence,and I say fine. Thesesame members want a per capitafor Christmas and want to essentiallytake away funds needed toprotect our people and invest inour future. Many of these memberslive off the reservation andare gainfully employed just as Iam here in Spokane.I want to see these funds investedin the advancement of ourTribal Head Start programs andour college scholarships so that wecan double and triple the educationalachievements of our people.However, with individuals fightingto add another $10,000 to theirpurses, it may not be achieved andwe will have nothing to show inthe future, but ongoing poverty.There is no injustice in this paymentdistribution, as 50 percentwas paid to the people and now50 percent should be invested inthe development of our Tribe. Wewould much rather see the preservationof our language, restorationof land resources, creation ofjobs and the advancement of ourpeople, than the lining of pocketsonce again.Our family is proud to follow theadvice of my grandfather, formerChairman George Friedlander, mygrand aunt, Chairwoman LucyCovington, and my father AndyJoseph, Sr., along with countlessothers who served in Tribal Government.They would say, “Investin the future of our great Tribe.”That is what I hope to see withthe remaining Salazar Settlementfunds.Yvette K. Joseph,Member of the ColvilleConfederated TribesLet’s stop teen drinking tragediesThe recent deaths of three Washington teens--a14-year-old Bellingham girl, a 17-year-old boy inShoreline, and an 18-year-old Washington StateUniversity student -- remind us just how dangerousalcohol is for minors. As parents and co-chairsof the Washington State Coalition to Reduce UnderageDrinking our hearts go out to the families andfriends who are suffering these terrible losses.Before we lose another child,grandchild, student, and friend,let’s ask ourselves what we asadults are doing to encourage ordiscourage underage drinking.Parents MatterParents are the #1 influence ontheir children’s decisions aboutalcohol. Although their friendsand the media also play a role,studies consistently show thatparents are the key, and kids pay attention to whatthey say and do. Opportunities and pressure to drink(especially during holidays and other times for celebrating)are constant in their young lives.The most important steps parents can take areto lock up their alcohol, never provide it to minors,continue guiding healthy choices with your teens andcollege students, and give them the facts:• Alcohol kills more kids than tobacco andillegal drugs combined -- 5,000 youth under 21 dieeach year from underage-drinking related injuries.• One in five 10th graders will binge drink (fiveor more drinks in a row) in the next two weeks.• Alcohol causes damage to the developingteen brain, putting them at greater risk for learningproblems and addiction.GuestColumnby Sharon Fosterand Michael LangerCommunities MatterWe are concerned about youth access to alcohol.Recent news reports strongly suggest that stolenliquor is making its way into the hands of teens.Have you wondered what you can do to help createa healthier place for kids to grow up? Each of us hasthe power to reduce youth exposure to alcohol andits advertising by:• Showing our children thatwe can socialize and have funwithout alcohol, setting clearrules against underage drinking,and never providing alcohol tothose under 21.• Asking store owners to removealcohol ads in windows andkeep beer away from candy, toys,pop, other kid-friendly items andthe store entrance.• Working with fair boardsand community festival coordinators to minimize oreliminate youth exposure to alcohol advertising andpromotion.• Making it harder for youth to get alcohol, andletting adults know it’s not okay to give it to teens.Preventing underage drinking tragedies is up toall of us. Find out how to join others in your communityto reduce underage drinking, and get tips fortalking with youth, at www.StartTalkingNow.org.Michael Langer and Sharon Foster co-chair theWashington State Coalition to Reduce UnderageDrinking. Langer administers statewide drug preventionprograms at the state Division of BehavioralHealth and Recovery. Foster is the Chair of the WashingtonState Liquor Control Board.Roger Lucas.................................................ReporterLinda Morgan...........................................ProofreaderTen Years AgoThe city of Grand Coulee’spolice department will return topolicing Grand Coulee Dam nextyear under an agreement the cityreached with the Bureau of Reclamation.A program started locally givesfamilies unable to afford fishinggear for their children at Christmasthe chance to give the gear giftwrapped at no cost. The Rod andReel program accepts rods, lures,bait and any other gear droppedoff at NAPA Auto Parts in GrandCoulee, Quincy, Ephrata, MosesLake and Omak year-round.The Grand Coulee VolunteerFire Department and AmbulanceService honored several membersat their annual award banquet Saturday.Gordon Deppman earnedthe Terry Sicker Fire Fighter of theYear Award. Emergency MedicalTechnician Jim Ward earned theRobert McGuire EMS Award “forhis continued exemplary service.”Gerald Sands was named rookieof the year “for his continued exemplaryservice.” Chris McCuenand Frank Turner were givencertificates for their extra effortsand service. The department recognizedMelvin Harrell for his 30plus years of service, the most ofany active members.What will endurefrom 2012?It’s a typical practice around the new year to examinethe year we are leaving behind. Sometimesit’s worthwhile to examine any personal gains orlosses, or to assess a resolution made at this time lastyear. Sometimes, it’s interesting to wonder what, ifanything, from this year was trulymemorable. Did anything happenthat will live in your mind, or themind of the country, for years tocome?Earlier this year, I wrote a columnabout the coincidental factthat both the Oreo cookie and the Danielle VickGirl Scouts of America turned 100in the same month. Since that timeI couldn’t help but notice wheneverI came across another mention of anoteworthy anniversary. To my surprise, there wereplenty, both of products and events. Not only was1912 the founding year of the Oreo and Girl Scouts,but also of L.L. Bean and Paramount pictures, allproducts and institutions that are still impactingmodern life. One hundred years ago, along withthe opening of the great Fenway Park in Boston,the Beverly Hills hotel opened its doors for the firsttime. On a darker side, 1912 was the year the Titanicsank and also marked the largest volcanic eruptionin the 20th century with the eruption of the volcanoNovarupta in Alaska, producing 30 times more ashthan the eruption of Mount St. Helens.Centennial anniversaries aren’t the only ones tobe marked this year. One hundred and fifty yearsago the Morrill Act was signed into law, creating theland grant college system which was an importantmilestone in creating affordable higher educationfor young Americans. One hundred and fifty yearsago, our countrymen fought against each other atthe Battle of Antietam, yet we were also optimisticenough to pass the Homestead Act, which was verysignificant in shaping much of our country.There were a number of 50th anniversaries thisyear, as well. Close to home, this year marked ahalf-century for the Space Needle, as well as thecountry-wide networks of KOA campgrounds. NotIn OtherWordsCoulee RecollectionsTwenty Years AgoA contract to split preliminaryengineering costs of a new waterfiltration plant between CouleeDam and Grand Coulee may beconsidered at the next Grand CouleeCity Council meeting.The Grand Coulee City Councilapproved payment of a bill for$40,700 to Green’s Excavation andSupply for digging a new cell at thelandfill.Signs of winter covered thecoulee area, even the trees. Localresidents woke up to as much as12 inches of snow in the local area,almost overwhelming snow plows.Thirty Years AgoWinners in the Star Newspaperannual coloring contest included:first place Richard Axtell of ElmerCity, second place Brandy Flowersof Coulee Dam and third placeTanya Lynne Jerred of Keller.Winners in the house decorationcontest were Michael and BarbaraLackner of Coulee Dam 1st;Roy and Vi Jensen of East GrandCoulee second; and Bob and DianeBabler of Grand Coulee third.to be forgotten is the little orange goldfish cracker,which children everywhere, my daughter included,have been enjoying for the last 50 years.As I gathered this list, it made me wonder whatmade people in our past so industrious. I’ve spenttime in other cultures wherean innocuous church acrossthe street can be 500 years old.In times like that, I’ve felt thatAmerica is a baby. But here isproof that things we create inAmerica can last. And whilemaybe neither the Oreo orthe Space Needle have such aconcrete tie to history that acenturies-old church does, wecan still celebrate the spirit ofour industrious ancestors who came to this countrylooking to make things that would last for generations.In our modern world of immediate satisfactionand viral communication, it might be assumed thateverything might last forever. But among all thechaos, will there be anything worthwhile? Are weshort-changing our creative selves by investing somuch time into immediate gratification?One hundred years isn’t as long as it sounds. Onehundred years ago my great-grandmother had justarrived in this country, looking for a better life. Onehundred years from now, maybe my great-grandchildrenwill look back on 2012 and be amazed that I wasaround for such a year, as I have often felt about mygreat-grandmother. If we had a crystal ball, would webe surprised by the things that are remembered 100years from now? Will it only be remembered as a yearwhere too many innocent lives were unfairly takenfrom us, or will there be something else — anything,please — that will last?Thinking about these things that have lasted forso long makes me feel just how enduring some thingscan be, and also how short the years really are. Ourtime here may be short, but here is proof that thetime we do have can be enduring. Here’s to anothermemorable year.Forty Years AgoMayor and Mrs. Edwin Riceof Electric City will host an openhouse in the dining room at theDavenport Nursing Home in honorof her parents Mr. and Mrs. RoyRankin’s 70th wedding anniversary.Nancy L. Zimmerman, Almira,is enrolled in the honors programat WSU.John B. Heckart of Coulee Damwas named “Man of the Year” bythe Inland Empire Chapter of theAssociate General Contractors.Fifty Years AgoIn Grand Coulee, constructionof the new Barnes Funeral Homewas getting underway with A.J. GerardBuilders as the contractor.In Coulee Dam, Bill Thomas,Mick Dennis, Dick Berquist, GeneHakola, Bob DePoe and Bill Lucasformed the Auxiliary Police to actwith or in the absence of the regularpolice.Sixty Years AgoOn Tuesday night at the Wilburgym the Redskins came frombehind to beat the Coulee DamBeavers by a score of 48-56.

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Get Free Dish TV and Get a $50 bonus!Eagle Satellite 800-386-7222WantedLOOKING TO BUY SCRAPCars - Trucks Farm EquipmentCASH PAID ALLBuying AluminumJeff’s TowingCoulee City681-0081Will Pick UpStorageAOK STORAGE12’x40’ & smallerInterior light & powerHwy 155, Electric City509-633-0883Young’s WeldingBlue Lake StorageNear Hwy 17 & Blue Lake,Coulee City12’ x 10’ to 12’ x 30’available now509-632-5358or wadek@centurytel.netC.J.’s Mini StorageVarious Sizes AvailableGrand Coulee & Electric City633-8074 or 631-1222LYNN’SSTORAGE633-0246RALPH’S STORAGE UNITSAVAILABLE12x35 - $76 10x14 - $531-509-633-2458Homes3 bedroom house on Columbia River(Coulee Dam) - 429 N. Columbia Ave.$169,000...Looking for someone toassume our loan. Remodeled 3 bedroom1 3/4 bath house located on a dead endstreet with a Columbia River view out thefully fenced backyard. New stainless steelappliances (including washer/dryer) andlaminate floors, RV/boat parking, storageshed, fruit trees, and easy access to milesof land for recreation. Reply to post or call#406-291-9317 if interested. (H12-5-2tpp)SMALL 2 bedroom home for sale inDelano, 21970 Wenatchee Ave., onebath, small basement and storage shed,$69,000, call 633-2485 or 631-0135. (F12-19-tfc)FOR SALE BY OWNER - Home/shop on 15 acres. 4 bed., 2 bathhome with large shop in Wilbur.Home features two separate livingareas, and very large kitchenwith walk-in pantry. Price has beenreduced $195,000. Call for details(509) 844-2988. (G12-19-4tp)MobileCLEAN 2 bedroom 14x60 mobile home forsale in Delano, 57862 Cardinal Road, 2baths and large shop, $125,000. Call 633-2485 or 631-0135. (F12-19-tfc)RentalsPUBLISHER’S NOTICEAll real estate advertising in this newspaper is subjectto the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal toadvertise “any preference, limitation or discriminationbased on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familialstatus or national origin, or an intention, to make anysuch preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familialstatus includes children under the age of 18 livingwith parents or legal custodians, pregnant womenand people securing custody of children under 18.This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertisingfor real estate which is inviolation of the law. Our readers arehereby informed that all dwellingsadvertised in this newspaper areavailable on an equal opportunitybasis.EQUAL HOUSINGOPPORTUNITYOFFICE SPACE FOR RENT – CouleeDam, 1000 sq. ft., 2 bath, w/s/g paid, $475EQUAL HOUSINGper month. 631-1222. (C1-4-tfc)OPPORTUNITYLARGE STUDIO for one. Ideal for out-oftownworker. Completely furnished. Month,w/cable and high speed internet. 631-0301.(C11-7-tfc)WHAT A VIEW – 1 bdrm. apartment forrent $525 - Columbia View Apartments,1201 River Drive, Coulee Dam 509-429-9674. (G11-28-tfc)HOMES AND ROOMS2 bdrm. homes, $495 per month; 3 bdrm.homes - $595 per month, 25 minutes to thedam, pets and horses okay. Communitycenter, TV, wi-fi, washer/dryer/ appliances,ready now 509-647-0117 cell 509-641-2141. (Mc12-12-tfc)ELECTRIC CITY – Partially furnishedmother-in-law style apartment. Privateentrance, quiet neighborhood, all utilitiespaid including internet, city and electricity,$650. Call 509-631-0570 or text. Or call633-3623. (H12-5-4tp)FOR RENT – 2 bdrm. house, totallyremodeled, located at 801 Pine, Coulee Dam.Call for details 633-2485 or 631-0135. ((F8-8-tfc)RentalsHOME FOR RENT: 420 Roosevelt Drive,Grand Coulee, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, utility,basement, one car garage, partially fencedyard. Call 633-2485 or 631-0135. (D10-3-tfc)MANUFACTURED HOME FOR RENT:57862 Cardinal Road, Delano, clean 2bedroom 14 X 60, two bath, large shop 40X 60. Call 633-2485 or 631-0135. (D10-3-tfc)REALTOR ®HOME FOR RENT: 21979 Wenatcheein Delano, 2 bedroom, one bath, smallbasementREALTORfor ®storage, 24 X 30 storagebuilding in back, Call 633-2485 or 631-0135. (D10-3-tfc)FOR RENT - Available after Jan. 1 st – 1bdrm. furnished apartment on Banks Lake.633-0434. (H12-12-tfc)FOR RENT – Storage Unit 12x30, heated$150, in Grand Coulee. Call 631-0194.(N12-19-tfc)Very nice West Coulee Dam home, wellmaintained, three bedroom, one bath, largeyard with auto sprinkler, nice patio, availablefor rent February 1st. One yr lease, $725plus utilities. First and last month rent,$500security/damage deposit. Credit andemployment verification. (907)518-0550(W12-26-NEWLY REMODELED – 2 bdrm. apt., 1bath, located in Grand Coulee, $600/month,509-338-0990. (E12-26-tfc)HOUSE FOR RENT in Electric City – 2bdrm., 52 Jackson, Electric City, $500 permonth. 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The Star • DECEMBER 26, 2012RentalsNow Taking Reservations.Long-Term Rentals in ourRV Sites & VillasPlease call 1-888-822-7195or check us out atsunbanksresort.comNICE QUIET1 APARTMENTIN WILBURSubsidized, quality, like-new affordablehousing with many amenities.Rent based on income. Must beincome eligible.For information, call manager at1-509-467-3036 orTDD #1-800-545-1833, ext. #530.This institution is an equal opportunityprovider, and employer.NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONSLow Income • HUD HousingSPRING CANYONAPARTMENTS(509) 633-3481RENTALS$450 - Monthly$200 - WeeklyAsk for Sam(509) 633-3155Grand Grand Coulee Coulee ManorSenior/DisabledNOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONSOne Bedroom UnitsRent based on IncomePlease Please stop stop by the by Grand the Senior Coulee Manor Manor211 Continental, Grand Coulee, WA509-633-1190 or contact theHousing Authority, 1139 Larson Blvd.,Moses Lake, WA(509) 762-554110-10-tfc604 4th St., Grand Coulee604 4 th Street, Grand Coulee. Looking for a spacious newer home witha view? You’re in luck. This home was just built in 2004 and has justover 2,000 s.f. of finished living area on the main level as well as a full2,000 s.f. daylight basement that is partially finished. It has 4 bedroomsand 3 bathrooms all together. With vinyl siding, vinyl windows, 1,145 s.f.composite deck with vinyl railing, you can spend more time doing thethings you want to do! Beautiful oak cabinets and Corian countertops.Spacious living room with gas fireplace and a dining room that can handlelarge family gatherings. Overlooking Lake Roosevelt on 1.35 acres, it hasa perimeter security fence, Lots & Lots of flower beds, and a very privatesetting. List Price is now just $295,000.RentalsTRAILER SPACES AVAILABLEfor short or long termstarting at $300.Also space for doublewide.LAKEVIEW TERRACEMOBILE HOME PARK509.633.2169 L10-31-tfcEQUAL HOUSINGOPPORTUNITYEQUAL HOUSINGOPPORTUNITYRealtyLOCAL PRIVATE INVESTOR loans moneyon real estate equity. I loan on houses, rawland, commercial property and propertydevelopment. Call Eric at (800) 563-3005.www.fossmortgage.com20 ACRE PARCELS FOR SALE: $140,000to $350,000, 2 lots discounted. SpringCanyon Ridge in Lincoln Co. only one milefrom Grand Coulee. Call 633-2485 or 631-0135. (D10-3-tfc)EventsEVENTS-FESTIVALSANNOUNCE your festival for onlypennies. Four weeks to 2.7 millionreaders statewide for about $1,200. Callthis newspaper or 1 (206) 634-3838 formore details.CRAB FEEDhosted by Doxie’s DinerSat., Dec. 29 - 5 p.m.Wet Bar - Opens 4 p.m.Wilbur Community Center$25 per personCrab or Prime Rib DinnerTickets available at Doxie’s, WilburLiquor Store, AgLink of Almira andWilbur Register unitl Dec. 26PersonalIt takes the courage and strength of awarrior to ask for help… Emotional Crisis?Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255), press 1 forveterans. www.suicidepreventionlifeline.orgLEGAL SERVICES - DIVORCE $155.$175 with children. No court appearances.Complete preparation. Includes custody,support, property division and bills.BBB member. (503) 772-5295. www.paralegalalternatives.com legalalt@msn.comA complete listing of our properties can be found at our website FoisyKennedy.com#209 Columbia Ave, Coulee Dam. A truly one of a kind home located inhistoric West Coulee Dam along the Columbia River. As you walk throughthe front door, the spaciousness and elegance are readily apparent. The22 foot vaulted ceilings, The floor to ceiling windows, the hardwood flooring,and the huge gourmet kitchen with granite countertops. The home has 3+bedrooms and 4 bathrooms and over 3,600 square feet of finished livingarea, plus another 600+ square feet downstairs. The home has two CentralFA with HP systems, Copper Plumbing, 400 amp electrical service, gasfireplace with antique mantle and a 10 person hot tub. The property is justover 20,000 s.f. in size and the grounds have mature landscaping, a hugedeck, as well as a gazebo overlooking Grand Coulee Dam. The home hasbeen operated as a very successful B&B in the past. List price is now just$375,000.#126 Dill Avenue, Grand Coulee. You need to come take a look at this lovelyhome. The home has almost 3,200 square feet of living space and all theroom you could ever ask for. It has a brand new kitchen with Hickory cabinets,granite countertops and stainless appliances. It has updated floorings, metalsiding, newer 40 year roof, built in spa, and a relaxing living room. Home has4 bedrooms - 2 1/2 baths, 2 fireplaces and even an indoor grill. In addition, ithas a newer Central H&AC with HP system. Detached garage & shop is 1,345s.f. Home has beautiful landscaping & Immaculate grounds w/ sprinklers.List price is just $279,000#1123 River Drive, Coulee Dam. Custom built home is Just Right. Builtin 1975-76. It has 1,915 s.f. on the main level, plus 1,915 s.f. downstairs ofwhich part is finished. It has an 18’ by 22’ sunken living room with a woodfireplace & insert, and a 16’ by 16’ 4” Master Bedroom. The home has metalsiding, Central Heat and a new Air Conditioning system, and a brand new30 year dimensional comp roof. The property is appr 151 feet wide by 118’deep or appr 15,525 s.f. all together. There is a 12’ by 20’ deck for enjoyingthe sunshine, and a large fenced backyard with an in ground auto sprinklersystem. Attached garage is 800 s.f., plus a detached 1 car garage. List Priceis just $224,900. Or if you want the small house next door at 1121 River Drive,not a problem, List price is $244,400 for both.#531 Butler Square, Grand Coulee, Wonderful View from this 3 bedroom 2bath Rancher. The home is just over 1,500 s.f. of finished living area. LargeLiving room with slider out to the covered deck. Oak kitchen cabinets, Vinyl2 pane windows, Central H & AC with a HP, and dimensional compositionroof. Home was built in 1998 to Super Good Cents construction standards.There is an oversized 1 car garage, plus a storage shed and additional offstreet parking on the North side. The lot is 80’ by 100’ and had a fenced frontyard with low maintenance landscaping. List Price is just $164,000.1009 River Drive, Coulee Dam#1009 River Drive, Coulee Dam, 3 Bedroom 2 bath home with largefamily room. The home is appr. 1,550 square feet in size and was builtin 1968. It has wood lap siding, copper plumbing and hardwood floorsin several of the rooms. With the extra large 20,000 square foot lot,either build that huge shop or do a BLA and create a 2 nd home site fora new home. List price is just $139,000.214 Kelso Avenue, Electric City. Very Clean 2 Bedroom 2 Bath FleetwoodMan home built in 2000. The home is just over 1,100 s.f. plus there is an85 s.f. frame addition along with a large covered entry deck. Home wasbuilt to Super Good Cents standards and has 6” exterior walls and CentralHeat and AC. It also has 2 pane vinyl clad windows, updated floorings andnew paint, and Comp 3 tab roof. The shop/garage is 18’ by 30’ and hasgood access off the alleyway. The property is 65’ by 150’ deep and hasfenced yard and auto sprinklers. Stove,ref,dw, washer/dryer and dry saunaall included. Owner will consider an owner contract on approved credit withminimum 25% down payment. List Price is just $104,000.807 Birch Street, Coulee Dam. Very Cute 2 bedroom home that is justover 900 s.f. in size on the main level, plus a 1 car garage and work shopwith extra storage that is approximately 580 square feet in size. The homehas a new kitchen and bathroom, new floor coverings, new paint, newelectric bb heaters, and updated 2 pane vinyl windows. Both bedroomsare good sized. The lot is 60’ x 80’ and has a covered patio and a terracedbackyard area that is ready to be developed however you wish, whether it’sflowerbeds or a small garden. List Price is just $99,000.607 Cedar St, Coulee Dam, 2+ bedroom 1 bath home in need of someupdating. It has just over 1,150 square feet that are all on one level. Homehas metal lap siding, dimensional tab roofing and wood fireplace in the livingroom. The plumbing is a combination of galv and copper. The electricalis a 200 amp fuse service and home does have perimeter foundation. Theproperty is 120’ wide by 80’ feet deep, or appr. 9,600 s.f. all together. It hasa nice backyard and patio area. List price is just $75,000.503 Butler Square, Grand Coulee, 2 bedroom home that is in the middleof being updated. The home is appr 950 s.f. in size and has a woodfireplace in Living Room. Newer 2 pane vinyl windows. The home has aconcrete perimeter foundation and the present owner has enhanced thesize of the crawlspace. The old kitchen cabinets have been removed andthere are replacement cabs in the house to be installed. The home has a200 amp cb panel and there is a detached storage shed for extra storage.The property is 50’ x 100’. List price is just $39,500.310 Highland Ave, Elmer City, Looking for a fishing cabin or rentalproperty or maybe just a reasonable place to hang your hat? Take alook at this property. Home was built back in the 1930’s but has updatedinsulation, copper plumbing and updated electrical. There is a place fora woodstove in the living room and there are 2 bedrooms and 1 full bath.There is a one car built in garage with storage. List price is just $34,950Looking for Land? We have a number of lots and building sites available both in and out of town.Prices start at $12,000 and go up from there. A complete list of properties for sale can be found on ourwebsite at www.FoisyKennedy.com, or give us a call at 509-633-0410.Foisy & KennedyREALTOR ®REALTOR ®CCT TOSHAPublic NoticeIn an effort to realign differinggrants and programs within theOffice of Public Safety and in orderto increase efficiency of services,and/or exploit the maximum fundingpotential of related grants orcontracts The Tribal OccupationalSafety and Health Administration(TOSHA) office will be the entityresponsible for Commercial VehicleEnforcement starting January1, 2013. This realignment willallow for TOSHA to implement theCommercial Vehicle Enforcementprogram which will address theproblems of overweight trucks,and the transportation of hazardousmaterials currently crossingroads under the jurisdiction ofthe Colville Tribes. In addition, asthe entity primarily charged withsafety issues affecting this Tribe,Commercial Vehicle Enforcementis more congruent with this program.(Publish Dec. 5, 12, 19 and 26,2012)RVs1987 - 31’ Holiday Rambler Trailer. Allalum., 4 seasons, rear bath, twin beds,front kitchen, $5,950. Very nice trailer,Electric City. 631-1222. (S9-12-tfc)ServicesPatty’sHands of LaborHousekeeping by thehour or the job.2 hour min.Monday - Thursday 8-5(509) 633-8144REALTY, INC.633-0410more listings atwww.foisykennedy.com309 Midway Ave., Grand CouleeLegal NoticesSUMMARY OFORDINANCEPASSEDOf the City of GrandCoulee, WashingtonOn the 18 th day of December,2012, the City Council of the Cityof Grand Coulee, Washingtonpassed the following Ordinance.A summary of the content of saidOrdinance, consisting of the title,provides as follows:ORDINANCE NO. 1006AN ORDINANCE AMEND-ING THE 2013 BUDGET, IN-CREASING CERTAIN FUNDEXPENDITURES, AND AM-MENDING CITY ORDINANCENO. 1002The full text of this Ordinanceis posted at City Hall, 306 MidwayAvenue, Grand Coulee, WA. Uponrequest to the City Clerk’s Office,633-1105, PO Box 180, GrandCoulee, WA 99133, a copy will bemailed. City Hall is accessible topersons with disabilities.(Publish December 26, 2012)Town of Elmer CityVacant CouncilPositionThe Town of Elmer City is acceptingletters of interest fromElmer City residents interested infilling vacant council position #2.All interested persons should submita letter of interest to the Townof Elmer City, P.O. Box 179, ElmerCity, WA. 99124 or deliver to ElmerCity Town Hall, 505 Seaton Ave.,Elmer City, WA. During businesshours; Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m.to 5:00 p.m.(Publish Dec. 19 and 26, 2012)Need ColorCopies Fast?We can dothem for you.3 Midway Ave.Grand Coulee633-1350Recycling• demolitions• clearing • grading• utilities • hauling• site prepLocal company doinghonest businessWe have great references!Licensed • Bonded • InsuredEisdomEARTHWORKSVictor Wisdom 425-508-6765 or 509-631-0638P.O. Box 127 Monroe, Wa. 98272102 Noble Rd Grand Coulee, Wa 99133FAX ITat the Star633-3828CHURCH OF THE NAZARENEWelcomes youEveryone’s invited.Pastor Adrian Harris2 miles east of Hwy 155 on Hwy 174Sunday School............................... 9:30 a.m.Sunday Worship............................ 10:45 a.mCommunity Youth GroupSundays 4-5:30 p.m. at GCD Middle School.For middle school/high school studentsChurch office 633-2186Church Website: www.grandcouleenaz.comCOULEE DAMCOMMUNITY CHURCHPresbyterian (U.S.A.)Offers You a Warm Welcome!PASTOR KEVIN LIND.SUMMER SCHEDULESunday School...................................... 10 a.m.Worship Service.....................................11 a.m.Community Youth GroupSundays 4-5:30 p.m. at GCD Middle School.For middle school/high school studentsNursery Care Available509 Central Drive, Coulee DamChurch: 633-1790www.couleedamchurch.orgFAITH COMMUNITYA Foursquare ChurchPASTOR STEVE ARCHERNOW MEETING IN OUR NEW BUILDING16 Grand, Electric CitySunday Morning Service:.......................10 a.m.KIDS’s CHurch and NurseryCall the Church Office 633-1244 to find outabout other regular scheduled meetings.Come Worship The Lord!Going once... Going twice...SOLD!Request a free information kit today:Page 7NOTICE OF STATE’S INTENT TONEGOTIATE LEASESDepartment of Natural Resources will begin negotiation of expiringleases with existing lessees on the following parcels. All leases are subjectto third party bids by interested parties. Lease terms and biddinginformation is available by calling the Southeast Region at 1-800-527-3305 or by visiting the Region Office at 713 Bowers Road, Ellensburg,Washington 98926. This lease expires May 31, 2013.GrazingAll/PartGrazing All/ Part Sec Twp Rge10-C53156 Part 36 30N 29EWritten request to lease must be received by January 28, 2013, atthe Department of Natural Resources, 713 Bowers Road, Ellensburg,Washington 98926.Each request to lease must contain a certified check or money orderpayable to the Department of Natural Resources for the amount of anybonus bid, plus a $100 deposit. The envelope must be marked “SealedBid” and give the lease number, expiration date of lease applied for, andgive the applicant’s name. The applicant must be prepared to purchaseany improvements that belong to the current lessee. For details andqualifications to submit a request, contact the Ellensburg office or call(509) 925-8510.PETER GOLDMARK, Commissioner of Public Lands(Publish December 26, 2012)BANKS LAKE BIBLE CHURCH25 School Avenue, Electric City, 633-0670Affiliated with I.F.C.A./N.I.C.E.Pastor Bill WilliamsEveryone Welcome!Sunday School, all ages............ 9:30 a.m.Coffee Fellowship.................... 10:30 a.m.Morning Worship...................... 10:45 a.m.Evening Worship........................ 6:00 p.m.Prayer............................ Wed., 11:00 a.m.Bible Study.............................. Wed., noonSeventh-day AdventistWelcomes You for Worship & Praise103 Continental Heights, Grand CouleeChurch (509) 633-3030Pastor Mel Pond (509) 775-8129Saturday Bible Study............................ 9:30 a.m.Children’s Bible Story Time................. 10:00 a.m.Saturday Worship Service...................11:00 a.m.All Church Fellowship......................... 12:30 p.m.Midweek Bible Study Wednesday............ 6 p.m.UNITED METHODISTModeling our ministry after the New Testament405 Center St., Grand CouleeMonty Fields/Tom & Elizabeth PoplawskiCertified Lay MinistersEVERYONE WELCOME!Church Office 633-0980Worship Service................................ 10:00 a.mThursday Bible Study......................... 1:30 p.m.Join us every 3rd Sunday for brunchand fellowship following worship service.ZION LUTHERANPASTOR SHAWN NEIDER348 Mead Street, Grand CouleeChurch 633-2566Coulee City Bible Study........................ 8:00 a.m.Coulee City Worship............................. 9:00 a.m.Zion Sunday School/Bible Study.......... 9:45 a.m.Zion Worship.............................................11 a.m.Christmas Eve............................................ 7 p.m.Christmas Day...........................................11 a.m.Nursery Available • NEED A RIDE? 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Cameras showed aman running through the area.Police responded, but couldn’tfind anyone.- A Rhode Island man drivinga rental car applied his brakes toslow as he was coming down SpokaneWay from SR-174, and hisvehicle slid up against a powerpole causing damage to both thefront and back doors.- A man on West Grand CouleeAvenue was told to stop ridinghis snowmobile on SR-174. Heasked the officer if it wasn’t okayto drive on the highway and theofficer said no.- Police responded to a dispatchPromote your EVENTacross the entire state!Easy peasy.Just place one ad this size throughus to access the powerful network of106 Community Newspapers acrossWashington for one flat price. (Alsoperfect for job listings, real estate, etc.)report that there were peoplewalking in the W. Grand Ave.,area in Electric City. 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