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The Hot Spot – January 2015

Captain Brad Rock is congratulated by Chief of Department Paul Wilson

Sun Lakes Fire Department Captain Brad Rock is congratulated by Chief of Department Paul Wilson on his 25th anniversary with the department. During his tenure Rock has served as a firefighter, engineer, captain, battalion safety and training officer and as an acting battalion chief. As the Battalion Safety and Training officer he was instrumental in…

In Passing – January 2015

Robert Ralph Beckley

Robert Ralph Beckley Beckley, Robert Ralph (December 12, 1927-November 20, 2014) Lumberman, rancher and farmer, Bob was born December 12, 1927 in Benge, Washington, to Wallace and Luvetia (Scott) Beckley. The family relocated to the Colville, Washington area in 1933. Bob attended Colville schools for all 12 years and graduated early from Colville High School…

Word of the Month – January 2015

David Zapatka Reader and friend Susan Hoffelt caught me after a duplicate bridge game and told me she loved words and would like for me to write about one of her many favorites. “I have been collecting words for years and do try to use them in conversation” said Susan. “I have pages more if…