Articles from the December 18, 2013 edition
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Expect snow today
We should expect inches of snow today, the National Weather Service says. Below is their winter weather alert issued this morning: . Urgent - Winter Weather message National Weather Service Spokane WA 432 AM PST Fri Dec 20 2013... — Updated 12/20/2013
Public offers priorities for golf course
A community meeting to discuss improvements to the Banks Lake Golf Course was held last Thursday night with about 40 people showing up. Port District 7, which owns and operates the golf course, was in a brain picking mood last... — Updated 12/20/2013
High honors bestowed on McClure
Andrew McClure and Scoutmaster Bob Bond participate in a ceremony bestowing the Eagle Scout rank on McClure Monday night at the Vets' Hall in Electric Cit. More than 60 attended... — Updated 12/18/2013
Harold Eugene Dunlap Sept. 13, 1921 to November 25, 2013
After a long and fruitful life, Harold Eugene Dunlap died surrounded by family at the home of daughter Flora Long and son-in-law, Ken Long. Raised on a homestead ranch in the foothi... — Updated 12/18/2013
John W. Magers
John W. Magers, 71, of Republic, Wash., passed away Sunday, Dec. 15, 2013, after a short battle with cancer. He was born to R.W. Magers and Marion(Danekas) Magers of Ritzville, Wash., on July 27, 1942, in Spokane. John married... — Updated 12/18/2013
Happy Dec. 18 birthday
To whom? Well this date in history has given birth to some pretty important and down right famous people. Some notorious, some infamous and some local cool cats. So where do we... — Updated 12/18/2013
Birdwell for volunteer honor
I would like to nominate Jerry Birdwell for Volunteer of the Year. When the call went out for volunteers needed to keep the Banks Lake Golf Course open, Jerry was one of the first in line. He has worked tirelessly repairing and... — Updated 12/18/2013
Heather Downs for volunteer of year
I would like to nominate Heather Downs for the Volunteer of the Year award. Heather has her hands in many different organizations and has been helpful to many different people in many different ways throughout this last year.... — Updated 12/18/2013
Birdwell for volunteer of year
I would like to nominate Jerry Birdwell for 2013 Volunteer of the Year. Jerry has stepped up far beyond the call of duty to help keep the Banks Lake Golf Course open for the community this past year. Day after day, as the golfers... — Updated 12/18/2013
No transition - not surprising, but amazing
We’ve often commented upon the actions of our now out-going mayor and some town council members. Their lack of concern, bullying tactics and adverse actions towards our town and its citizens have been duly noted and as a result... — Updated 12/18/2013
Re: "Zoning laws stand in the way, and that's good" (Nov. 20th Star)
As a representative republic, our country is founded on the rule of law. Some regulations are necessary. But when the citizenry is subjected to too much regulation, (over 40,000 enacted last year in the U.S.) they become burdened... — Updated 12/18/2013
Don't drive doctors away
All I want to say is my mom finally found a good doctor in Grand Coulee, instead of having to drive her into Spokane all the time. Her doctor is Dr. Chaffee, and I was so relieved when she and my dad found him! He is very caring... — Updated 12/18/2013
Tribes claiming fishing control at Geezer Beach
After not patrolling Geezer Beach for almost a year, C.C.T. is again bullying and terrorizing local legal anglers. The Bureau (of Reclamation) owns and controls the land known as Geezer Beach. C.C.T. is in Boise, at the regional... — Updated 12/18/2013
Flu reportedly on rise
Local health care providers in Grant County have reported an increase in the number of patients they are seeing with flu-type symptoms, according to Dr. Alexander Brzezny of the county’s health district. Flu symptoms include... — Updated 12/18/2013
Earlier school completion eyed
An effort may still be made to complete the new K-12 school project by the end of August, 2014, and begin school around Sept. 8, in the new building complex. Grand Coulee Dam School District Superintendent Dennis Carlson told the... — Updated 12/18/2013
Mayor Snow thanks council at last meeting
Quincy Snow wrapped up 16 years as Coulee Dam's mayor last Wednesday at the last town council meeting of the year. He personally thanked members of the council for their support... — Updated 12/18/2013
Councilmember: Put teeth into nuisance law
Electric City will put some teeth into its nuisance ordinance in January if Councilmember Brad Parrish has his way. Parish asked at the last city council meeting Dec. 10 that the issue of cleaning up properties in the city be put... — Updated 12/18/2013
Homeowner wants storm drainage fixed
An Alaska resident who owns a house at 301 Columbia in Coulee Dam has tossed the town a difficult request. Patrick Wilson, who now lives in Petersburg, Alaska, owns the home on Columbia where he plans to retire soon. He says that... — Updated 12/18/2013
Newsbriefs
Early deadline for two weeks Publication dates and deadlines for The Star newspaper have been altered because of the holidays. The paper will publish on Monday instead of Wednesday for the next two issues. Ads and news copy for... — Updated 12/18/2013
In the season spirit
Seniors were in a festive mood last Wednesday night when they gathered at Grand Coulee Dam Senior Center for their annual Christmas dinner. Officials said 88 turned out for the... — Updated 12/18/2013
Grant will improve sidewalks
Engineers will determine just how far Grand Coulee’s recent $232,656 grant from the Transportation Improvement Board will go for street improvements, public works director Dennis Francis said last week. The grant should cover... — Updated 12/18/2013
Local cowboy takes third at nationals
Bull rider of the year standing escaped Shane Proctor’s reach last weekend at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas, but he still finished with a good paycheck. The Lake Roosevelt High School graduate won his first two... — Updated 12/18/2013
Local man dies at boat ramp
A Grand Coulee man was found dead on the Crescent Bay boat ramp Sunday. The police report stated that James Carol Arbaugh, 68, of 37 Division Street, had been fishing and apparently left the edge of the water to return for... — Updated 12/18/2013
Three recognized for service at fire department
The Grand Coulee Volunteer Fire Department held its annual awards dinner at the fire station Saturday night. Charles Pope was recognized as "Rookie of the Year." Mike Day was named... — Updated 12/18/2013
Schedule detailed for volunteer of the year
Nominations for The Star’s annual volunteer of the year award will remain open until Dec. 26., and will be published in the Dec. 30 issue and online. Nomination letters will be published in our Letters from Our Readers section... — Updated 12/18/2013