Articles from the October 15, 2014 edition
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Grand Coulee lifts lot coverage restrictions
The city of Grand Coulee, by ordinance, has lifted restrictions on lot coverage. As a result of the ordinance, passed Oct. 7, there will be no lot coverage restrictions on all but one zone (C-H) in the city. That zone will allow... — Updated 10/20/2014
Electric City leaning towards bigger is better
Proponents of larger accessory buildings in Electric City made some headway at a city planning commission meeting a week ago. It is expected that the planning commission will recommend to the city council that zoning be changed to... — Updated 10/16/2014
Third Power Plant work will rebuild 3,000 tons of precision
Even the eighth wonder of the world needs rejuvenation sometime. Trouble is, no spa will accept a 3,000-ton turbine. That's why one of the three largest hydroelectric units in the... — Updated 10/15/2014
Hospital leaders forecast cloudy with clear horizon
In six months, a hospital recruiting team has managed to attract at least two doctors, a third is on the way, and another health care provider who had cut her time in Grand Coulee t... — Updated 10/15/2014
27 years and millions of fish
If you believe Banks Lake is a good place to fish, then you can thank a couple of local men who helped make it happen. Reg Morgan, long since retired from U.S. Fish and Wildlife,... — Updated 10/15/2014
Wells Dam plans talk planned for historical society
The annual membership meeting of the Okanogan County Historical Society is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 18 at 10 a.m. at the Malott Grange Hall. The agenda includes discussion of how to best utilize original water colors by Sally... — Updated 10/15/2014
Legals for October 15, 2014
CITY OF ELECTRIC CITY PROPOSED 2015 BUDGET HEARINGS, AVAILABILITY OF 2015 PRELIMINARY BUDGET FINAL BUDGET HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN a copy of the 2015 Preliminary Budget for the City of Electric City will be available to the... — Updated 10/15/2014
Clarks have a boy
Brandi and Jason Clark of Coulee Dam are proud to announce the birth of their son Ryder Cole Clark, born Thursday, Oct. 2, 2014, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee. He weighed 5 lbs., 9 oz., and was 19-1/2 inches in length... — Updated 10/15/2014
One Owl/Llamas have a boy
Kesha One Owl and Jesus Llamas of Grand Coulee are proud to announce the birth of their son Kyien Ismael Llamas One Owl on Friday, Oct. 3, 2014, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee. He weighed 9 lbs., and was 21 inches in... — Updated 10/15/2014
It's a boy for the Kellers
Richard and Emily Keller of Spokane, Wash., are proud to announce the birth of their adorable son Levi Joseph Keller, born Friday, Oct. 3, 2014, at Holy Family Hospital. He weighed... — Updated 10/15/2014
Ferguson/Waters have a boy
Elizabeth Ferguson and Sean Waters of Coulee Dam are proud to announce the birth of their son Seamus Nikolai Waters on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2014, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee. He weighed 9 lbs., 6 oz., and was 20 inches... — Updated 10/15/2014
It's a girl for the Marchands
Natasha and Shane Marchand are proud to announce the birth of their daughter Hadley Jo Marchand, born Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2014, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee. She weighed 6 lbs., 12 oz., and was 18 inches in length at... — Updated 10/15/2014
Meetings and Notices
Alumni Association to Meet Tonight Grand Coulee High School Alumni Association will hold its fall meeting on Wednesday, October 15, 2014, at 1:00 P.M., at United Methodist Church, 406 Center Street in Grand Coulee. Anyone who... — Updated 10/15/2014
Grand child, grand fish
Electric City Councilmember Brad Parrish caught this monster king salmon in the Columbia River near Richland. His grandson, Isaiah Parrish from Spokane, is holding it for the... — Updated 10/15/2014
John Andrew Grant
John Andrew Grant (84) Longtime employee and goodwill ambassador to visitors from across the world to the Grand Coulee Dam, Washington's Visitors' Center passed away surrounded by... — Updated 10/15/2014
Coulee Recollections
1 Years Ago After seven months in Iraq, Lance Cpl. Johnny Holt returned stateside, much to the joy of his friends and family. Holt is a 1999 Lake Roosevelt High School graduate who volunteered to go to Iraq as an administration... — Updated 10/15/2014
Dano involved in community
I have known Garth Dano and his family since they first moved to Moses Lake. I consider Garth one of my very special friends. Garth and his family have been involved in many community activities. They were instrumental in building... — Updated 10/15/2014
Family, bucks and familiar ground
It is a rare occurrence that four family members can go on an expedition in the sage brush that surrounds us and come out with smiles. Yes, it was opening day for rifle deer season... — Updated 10/15/2014
Looking for a representative, not a leader
“Proven Leadership” is the slogan being thrown around this season. Candidates telling us that we should vote for them because it’s “all about relationships.” To me, that says a candidate will play Let’s Make a Deal when they g... — Updated 10/15/2014
Retain experience with Pheasant for treasurer
The most important qualification to be Grant County’s Treasurer is financial education and experience. The write-in candidate, who barely squeaked into the general election challenging our Grant County Treasurer, hasn’t pro... — Updated 10/15/2014
About dry grass at cemetery
First, the Grand Coulee Dam Lions and Spring Canyon Cemetery would like to thank the community for all the support over the past 79 years. We could not do everything we do in the community without the support of this great... — Updated 10/15/2014
Wrong initiative cited?
This is in response to an article by Jess Utz, “Vote: It’s your right and freedom”. I believe either Jess or The Star made a mistake in the article where Jess mentioned Initiative 591. I’m sure Jess meant to say Initiative 594, an... — Updated 10/15/2014
Local man gets national honor
Cody Desautel, a Coulee Dam resident and member of the Colville Tribes, was among the 2014 award winners honored during a gala at the leading Native American business event in the country, taking place at the Potawatomi Hotel and... — Updated 10/15/2014
Town to follow cross-connection water program
Elmer City council passed a cross-connection water system program at its meeting last week. The object of the cross connection program is to reduce the risk of contamination of the public water system. Officials also stated that... — Updated 10/15/2014
Newsbriefs
Company marks 79 years Loepp Furniture begins its 79th anniversary celebration and sale this week. The firm is the oldest continuing business in the greater Grand Coulee area. For many years the business was owned and managed by Da... — Updated 10/15/2014
