Articles from the February 19, 2014 edition
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Legislators pass plethora of bills
Lawmakers in Olympia passed more than 200 bills this week, working late into the night on Monday and right up to the deadline for action on non-budget bills at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 18th. Following is a selection of intere... — Updated 2/21/2014
By Mayor, officer spar over report in news
Grand Coulee Mayor Chris Christopherson got another grilling from police officer Sean Cook Tuesday night after information in the city’s “Key report” was published in The Star newspaper, Feb. 12. Cook had confronted the mayor at th... — Updated 2/21/2014
Jury's out - until Thursday
Planet Earth Players cast members rehearse Monday for their upcoming production of Twelve Angry Jurors, which begins Thursday at the Grand Gallery of Arts Theatre on Grand Coulee's... — Updated 2/19/2014
Free tax help at the senior center
Income tax time is here! Free tax preparation is being offered at the Grand Coulee Senior Center again this year. Volunteers trained in cooperation with IRS and AARP will be available every Tuesday, Feb 11 - April 8, from 9 a.m.... — Updated 2/19/2014
Senior Meals
Wed., Feb. 19 - Dinner BBQ Chicken, Cheesy Potatoes, Spinach, Biscuits, Fruited Jello w/Whipped Cream. Thurs., Feb. 20 - Dinner Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Broccoli, Rolls, Cookies with a Bowl of Fruit. Fri., Feb. 21 -... — Updated 2/19/2014
Coulee Recollections
Ten Years Ago The Colville Business Council sent out a news release detailing their outrage with Grand Coulee Dam School District Superintendent Dennis Chambers, in connection with the special room at A.E. Wright Elementary used to... — Updated 2/19/2014
Don Seaver
Don Seaver passed away Saturday, Feb. 15, 2014 in Nespelem, Wash. His graveside services will be at Spring Canyon Cemetery at noon on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014. A complete obituary will be in next week’s Star.... — Updated 2/19/2014
Winter Olympics: Heartbreaks, heros and their stories
Have you been watching the winter games in Russia? We have, on and off, and something has changed for me. In the past I would be cheering for the USA all the way and be... — Updated 2/19/2014
Seeking info on family history
I was born in Grand Coulee in 1940. I would like to get information about my family. One grandfather worked on the dam and the other ran a tavern. My grandfather's names were Iver Harold Jones and Paul Hunich. Can you help? Can... — Updated 2/19/2014
Board member's comments usurp council authority
This in direct reference to the Butch Stanger letter of 2-12-2014. I was surprised that he found it necessary to answer my initial letter to the editor. Not only was my letter to Colville Tribal Council, but also, he usurps... — Updated 2/19/2014
Inslee should explain support of illegal students
I’m writing this letter in reply to an article in the Grant County Journal dated Monday, January 27, 2014, on page 3 with the heading of “Inslee’s” and under the heading of financial aid. Inslee wants lawmakers to approve a plan... — Updated 2/19/2014
Benefit concert a success
Fern Blaylock and the local pastors would like to thank everyone for their outstanding support of the benefit concert last week with Lost and Found. Everyone had a great time and we received donations of 160 pounds of food and... — Updated 2/19/2014
Glad reason prevails on marijuana use
I am glad to live in a community where we can put to rest the myth that smoking marijuana is a fringe activity engaged in only by those on the margins of American society. In reality, marijuana smoking is extremely common, and... — Updated 2/19/2014
Corridor kiosk site sought in Electric City
Electric City could land one of a handful of kiosks being planned along the Coulee Corridor. The "corridor" covers the area between Othello and Omak and is recognized nationally... — Updated 2/19/2014
CMC board should reassess its position on hospital administration
I know most people are aware I have been a strong advocate to remove the administration from CMC. I have yet to see any action taken towards this, and in all fairness I realize the board must make sure all the i’s are dotted and t... — Updated 2/19/2014
District sets fees for park use
Large groups wanting to use North Dam Park will be charged according to a new fee schedule approved recently by the Coulee Area Park and Recreation District Commission. Individual users and small family groups will not be charged,... — Updated 2/19/2014
City will expand pipeline for future
With eyes on the future, the Electric City Council voted last week to move ahead with a 10-inch pipeline for the proposed Sunbanks Lake Resort water project. It will cost the city between $18,000 and $20,000 to expand the size of... — Updated 2/19/2014
Tribal program has new director
Randall Friedlander, a tribal member, was recently hired as the Colville Tribes’ Fish and Wildlife (CTFW) director. Friedlander will provide strategic planning and management oversight of 130 employees with an operating budget o... — Updated 2/19/2014
Tribal burn bans imposed for air quality
The Colville Confederated Tribes have issued seven burn bans from November, 2013, through January of this year, officials said this week. Currently, no burn bans are in effect on the Colville Reservation. The report issued by... — Updated 2/19/2014
Saturday school offered for suspended students
Suspended students in the Grand Coulee Dam School District will soon be able to work off one day of their suspension by attending a special Saturday school. The district’s board of directors approved the plan at a recent meeting a... — Updated 2/19/2014
Newsbriefs
Hazardous waste collection day set The Regional Board of Mayors has set Sept. 12, as the household hazardous waste day for the Delano Regional Transfer Station. Details of the hazardous waste collection day will be forthcoming... — Updated 2/19/2014
Last call
Fishermen stand around a fishing hole in the melting ice of Banks Lake Feb.12 just off Coulee Playland in Electric City. At that point a week ago, the ice was still about 6 inches... — Updated 2/19/2014
Firefighters schooled on legality of fires
Electric City firefighters had a sensitivity training session last Wednesday night at the firehall. It all came about because of Fire Chief Mark Payne’s issue with illegal burning on two separate occasions recently. Mayor Jerry S... — Updated 2/19/2014
Town discussing trees
Trees. That’s what dominated talk among town council members last Wednesday night. First, it was a move by the town’s public works department to call for bids on someone to clear branches that have grown too close to power lin... — Updated 2/19/2014
Moose Lodge 504 and Bob Valen honored for year
The chamber of commerce named two of its own to awards last Thursday night as the "Achiever of the Year," and "Business of the Year." The awards are made by the vote of members of... — Updated 2/19/2014
