Articles from the November 9, 2016 edition
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Bike raffle to benefit parks Two bicycles are being raffled off, with the proceeds to benefit Electric City parks. The drawing for the bikes will be Dec. 3 at the Lake Roosevelt School Bazaar. Tickets are $1 each and are available... — Updated 11/9/2016
We'll figure it out together
No matter what just happened, we’re all in this together. Regardless of which candidate won the presidential election, or any others you’re watching closely, the republic, state and county will survive, especially with our help... — Updated 11/9/2016
Preparing for the worst
Savannah Hobrecht, right, wasn't too traumatized playing a shooting victim during an exercise Saturday at Coulee Medical Center designed to get multiple agencies prepared for an... — Updated 11/9/2016
Trees of Sharing collecting names
’Tis the Season for the Trees of Sharing of 2016. The Trees of Sharing program is a way for area residents to anonymously provide Christmas gifts to local children who might not receive a gift overwise. Children’s names may be... — Updated 11/9/2016
Powell opens Spokane art gallery
Long-time Grand Coulee resident artist Keith Powell stands with some of his work at his new gallery in Spokane during its opening event last Friday night at 123 East Second Avenue.... — Updated 11/9/2016
Star accepting nominations for volunteer of the year
The Star is accepting letters of nomination for the 2016 Volunteer of the Year through Nov. 30. The annual honor is given to one person in the community who exemplifies the spirit of working selflessly for a cause or just helping... — Updated 11/9/2016
Grant PUD commissioners set budget for 2017
EPHRATA — Grant PUD Commissioners adopted a $307.3 million budget for 2017 during their meeting on Nov. 8, the PUD announced Tuesday night. The budget outlines funding so Grant PUD’s 47,000 customers will continue to be served... — Updated 11/9/2016
Legals for November 9, 2016
Legal Notice Town of Coulee Dam NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 2017 Revenue Source/Ad Valorem Hearing To the Citizens of the Town of Coulee Dam, notice is hereby given that the Town of Coulee Dam will hold a Public Hearing on the... — Updated 11/9/2016
It's a boy for Loader/Post
Sabrina Loader and Tristan Post of Electric City, Washington, are proud to announce the birth of their son, Dominick James Loader, born Friday, October 14, 2016, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee, Washington. He weighed 6... — Updated 11/9/2016
Celebrating 50 years
Gary and Dolores Jenkin, of Coulee Dam, Washington, will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception on Sunday, November 13, at the home of their daughter,... — Updated 11/9/2016
Blood drive set for Nov. 21
Inland Northwest Blood Center, along with the Grand Coulee Community Blood Drive Volunteers led by Sommer Hicks, will be holding a blood drive Monday, November 21, at the community room at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee.... — Updated 11/9/2016
Edwin C. Kern
Edwin C. Kern, 100, passed away Thursday, November 3, 2016, in Odessa, Washington. He was a lifetime resident of the Marlin/Odessa area, where he farmed and raised his family.... — Updated 11/9/2016
Meetings and Notices
Chamber To Meet The Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce will meet at noon, this Thursday, November 10, at Siam Palace in Grand Coulee. Bill Kinney from the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation will be the guest speaker. Coulee Creat... — Updated 11/9/2016
Russell W. Kershner
Russell W. Kershner of Coulee City, Washington, passed onto the loving hands and embrace of our Lord, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, November 2, 2016, in Grand Coulee Washington. Mr.... — Updated 11/9/2016
Reginald E. (Reg) Morgan
Reg Morgan passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2016, at the home of his daughter and son-in-law in Tacoma, Washington. He was born June 19, 1931, to Gemma Paglieri Morgan and... — Updated 11/9/2016
Eighty-two years ago
Pile Trestle Bridge - looking east, 1/4 mile below the axis of the Grand Coulee Dam. – November 2, 1934 photo... — Updated 11/9/2016
What is important to talk about?
Communication has always been a key to success. Ask any businessman or woman and they will agree. Ask any teacher and they will also agree. Ask any coach and the answer is the same: communication is key to winning and losing. In th... — Updated 11/9/2016
Even voting is at issue in this election
One of the more intriguing aspects of this unusual election year is the extent to which the underpinning of the election itself — voting — has become an issue in its own right. An act that we used to take for granted is... — Updated 11/9/2016
Honoring America's defenders
The nation which forgets its defenders will itself be forgotten – President Calvin Coolidge said it well almost 100 ago. Friday is Veterans Day, when we as a nation honor those who have answered the call to defend our way of... — Updated 11/9/2016
Centenarian dam worker dies
A 100-year-old Odessa man, who was the oldest living man known to work on Grand Coulee Dam, has died. Edwin Kerns, who in his latter years, returned to Grand Coulee Dam on his birthday, May 25, passed away Nov. 3. His full... — Updated 11/9/2016
Some contested local elections are very close
With more than a third of the ballots left to count Tuesday night, Chris Branch’s bid to take Sheila Kennedy’s District 1 seat on the Okanogan County Board of Commissioners was ahead 53 percent to 47 percent. In Grant County,... — Updated 11/9/2016
John Nordine, veteran of two wars, tried three times to get in
John Nordine is living proof that the third time is the charm. That's how many times he tried to enlist in the Army before he was accepted. The first two times, John was rejected... — Updated 11/9/2016
Omak dealership purchased by Jess
Jess Ford in Grand Coulee has purchased Damskov Auto Sales in Omak. This will be the third auto store under the Jess family name. The Omak location is 707 Okama Drive, and will eventually become Jess Auto. “We have taken over... — Updated 11/9/2016
Bureau extends comment time for big overhaul
The Bureau of Reclamation is extending the public comment period for a proposed multi-year powerplant overhaul project at two Grand Coulee Dam powerhouses. The initial 30-day comment period ended Nov. 7; however, at the public’s... — Updated 11/9/2016
Business owner surrenders after alleged assault on police
A former Electric City man and owner of local exercise facility, Body by Dam, reportedly turned himself in at the Grant County Sheriff’s Office last Thursday after charges were filed alleging he assaulted local police last... — Updated 11/9/2016