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The Lady Raiders chalked up two wins last week on the Grand Coulee soccer field: one against Oroville, and one against Pateros. The Lady Raiders defeated the Oroville Lady Hornets Oct. 16 with a score of 6-1 in an eight-on-eight game that allowed the girls to mix things up. "It was a fun game to watch with lots of great passing," said Head Coach Casey Moore. "With only eight players on the field, they were forced to stay spread out, and many players had the opportunity to play different...
Salley Bull, who is running for Okanogan County commissioner for District 3, spoke to the Elmer City Town Council at their meeting on Oct. 11. District 3 spans from about Wauconda to Conconully, Bull noted, but everyone in Okanogan County gets to vote in the general election. “My family homesteaded in the Chiliwist Valley,” Bull said. “My relatives were community-minded doctors, nurses, teachers, preachers, council members, and on boards for the school, hospital, and irrigation district.” “I’ve been active in the community on the county level f...
A brewing lawsuit between two towns has likely been averted after leaders took legal arguments seriously last week and a desire to work with neighbors prevailed. Coulee Dam has decided to explore options and get cost estimates to build a lift station needed to carry Elmer City's sewage to the new wastewater treatment facility being built. The treatment plant that Coulee Dam is building is about 22 feet higher in elevation than the old one that the towns currently share. That requires extra...
The Coulee Dam council Wednesday approved an agreement with the Colville Confederated Tribes, allowing them to install and maintain 144 strands of fiber optic cables through parts of the town. The tribes still need to approve the agreement before it is official. The fiber could make high-speed internet possible in the town, and be mutually beneficial for the town and the tribes, who are working to bring fiber optics to communities all around the reservation. The new, tribally owned fiber would connect to Grant County PUD’s fiber, which e...
The North Central Regional Library system, of which the Grand Coulee library is a part, has more opportunities than the public may be aware of, and is working on adding more. Library patrons have the option to borrow movies, music, audiobooks and e-books digitally. "We have Hoopla, the Netflix for libraries," said Executive Director Barbara Walters. "Hoopla can be used anywhere at anytime by our library patrons." Those with a library card can access the Hoopla website and download a limited...
Who does a student with personal problems turn to in a time of need? Lake Roosevelt Junior/Senior High School is bringing back a program that helps students with problems connect with peers they can talk to about them. A new “Natural Helpers” program at Lake Roosevelt is identifying who students turn to for help, and sending them on a retreat so they can learn how to better help their peers when they need someone to talk to. Natural Helpers was a program last in the high school 20 years ago but “collapsed because of a lack of funding,” said Je...
On Friday night in Manson, the Raiders continued their football win streak with a 33-7 victory over the Trojans. The Raiders scored first, with a seven-yard touchdown run by Steven Flowers. The Trojans were able to score the first points on the Raiders all year by returning the ensuing kickoff for a touchdown to tie the game. “We had several attempts to make a tackle; it’s just something we’ll have to clean up,” said Coach Tim Rasmussen. “We’ve been really good on special teams. It’s a good learning experience.” Flowers ran five yards for...
The Lady Raiders lost a couple of matches this past week, but took bronze at a tournament in Ephrata. In Manson on Oct. 9, the Lady Raiders lost in three sets, with Manson winning 25-20, 25-21, 25-15. “We served great, making 51 of 57 as a team,” said Head Coach Teri Sue Reed. “Gloria Michel and Jozlyn Hansen stood out in the back row with breakout games. Even though the two of them had amazing passes, the front row struggled getting an offense together.” The Lady Raiders lost to the Brewster Lady Bears at home on Oct. 11. The Lady Bears w...
The Raider cross country team had a busy week, finishing their regular season at meets in Bridgeport and Oroville, and getting ready for the league championship in Liberty Bell this Saturday. In Bridgeport Oct. 9, the Raiders ran at Lake Woods Golf Course. “Bridgeport was a tough one,” remarked Coach Travis Adams. “The course had really long grass that was damp and hard to run on. We came off a three-day weekend looking flat and it showed in our times. After the run, a majority of our runners said that that was the hardest course of the year...
The Lady Raiders lost two games this past week, against Brewster and Tonasket. On Oct. 9 at home, the Brewster Bears beat the Lady Raiders 7-0. Then on Thursday in Tonasket, the Lady Tigers defeated the Lady Raiders 11-1. The Lady Raiders played yesterday at home with Oroville, results of which will be printed in next week's Star. They'll play on Thursday, Oct. 18, at home with Pateros, with the game slated to start at 4:30 p.m. On Oct. 23, the Lady Raiders play on the road at Liberty Bell at...
As the Coulee Area Park and Recreation District works on a list of projects to help bring North Dam Park into compliance with federal law on providing access for those in wheelchairs, it increases the likelihood of starting other projects, such as a community garden. Still, the list is long. CAPRD manages North Dam Park, which is owned by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. The USBR has a list of items that need to be done to bring the park up to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards, accessibility projects concerning parking, pathway...
The topic of animal control was brought up at the Regional Board of Mayors meeting on Monday, a problem all the towns have in common. Electric City Clerk Russ Powers said Electric City has issues with dogs running at large, feral cats, unlicensed animals, and other animal-related issues. He said that Lorna Pearce, city clerk in Grand Coulee, told him the problems are the same in Grand Coulee. Elmer City has their share of dog issues. Mayor Pro Tem Don Bonertz cited an incident of dogs scaring a little girl in Elmer City. Coulee Dam Mayor Pro...
Electric City council Tuesday night approved the details on how to distribute the city’s lodging tax revenue. On the recommendation of the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee, Councilmembers Lonna Bussert and Rich McGuire, the council voted to distribute $48,100 to the city itself for the construction design of Ice Age Park, pending approval of a grant, as well as for general tourism advertising. Electric City is distributing $15,000 to the Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce for general operations and advertisements of all area events, p...
The Raider football team won yet another shutout on Friday, this time on the road against the Oroville Hornets. The Raiders won 47-0. "Our kids are disciplined on defense," Coach Tim Rasmussen said. "We worked all week long. We knew their quarterback was really shifty. The week before, he ran all over the place on Northwest Christian, so we worked on containing him, keeping him inside, making sure we were very disciplined on defense. Our kids did a great job." The Raider defense captured eight t...
The Lady Raiders won another volleyball game, this time against the Oroville Lady Hornets. LR won the match in three sets with the scores 25-17, 25-19, and 25-14. "We've been working hard on our passing this week, and there was a huge improvement that made the difference," said Head Coach Teri Sue Reed. "We are playing well as a team right now, and that's so important to me. Chemistry is everything!" Reed said she was able to play every team member during the game. "I would have to say that...
The Lady Raiders played two close games last week, losing by one point against the Bridgeport Fillies, and winning by one point against the Manson Lady Trojans. At home on Oct. 2, the Lady Raiders played against the Bridgeport Fillies on a windy day. The ball was noticeably affected by the wind on many kicks as it flew through the air. "LR played very well," said Head Coach Casey Moore. "A huge improvement from the first time we played them. Although having many attempts in the second half, LR...
All the Raider runners set personal records at the Omak Invite at East Side Park on Oct. 3. "This is a great accomplishment for everyone," said Coach Ann Green. Some of the top runners included: Chase Marchand, who finished first in the junior high race in 8 minutes, 21.58 seconds; Soarin' Marchand, who finished sixth in the high school boys' race in 17:40.03; Hannah Wapato, who came in second in the high school girls' race in 20:25.82; and Kyona Edmo, who finished seventh at 23:38.00. "They...
"I need some new socks." That is a common experience among human beings in the 21st century. But with the closing of The Variety Store last year, where does a Coulee-ite buy something as basic as socks? Local area residents seem to all make regular trips to Spokane, Moses Lake, or Omak to purchase things they can't buy in the area. Either they buy those things in another city, or they order them online from a business such as Amazon. Those The Star asked all said they make regular trips to one... Full story
At the Second Annual Chili Cook Off held at Banks Lake Golf Course Saturday, Cheri Thomas won for her second year in a row, winning a 12 Tribes Casino package, including a $100 gaming voucher, a $100 spa voucher, and $50 in meal vouchers. The prize was donated by the casino. A Huckleberry raffle raised $132, and the chili cook off raised $852, making for a total of $984 raised for the senior center and meals program. Second place went to Herb Sherburne, who won a handcrafted afghan made by Fawn...
The Raiders walloped the Kettle Falls Bulldogs at home on Friday, winning by a score of 69-0. Steven Flowers and Tony Nichols took turns running in touchdowns, first Flowers, then Nichols, then Nichols again with a 71-yard touchdown run, then Flowers again. "It was great to come out and establish a tone early," said Coach Tim Rasmussen. "We really focused on running the ball." The Raiders racked up 325 rushing yards for the game, over 400 yards of offense total. "We just really wanted to work...
Raider cross country competed at the Tonasket Invite on Thursday, producing a first in the junior high race, a second in the high school girls’ race, and a fourth in the high school boys’ race. “Tonasket was brutally tough for the runners, but they all stepped up their game and had great finishes,” said Coach Travis Adams. “The course was full of hills equipped with hard dirt surfaces, and the down sides of them were steep and narrow.” LR standouts for the day were Soarin’ Marchand, Hannah Wapato, and Chase Marchand. In the 2.4-mile high...
Lake Roosevelt lost a couple soccer games last week, one in Omak, and one at home against Liberty Bell. The Lady Raiders played in Omak Sept. 25, losing 3-1. "LR came out strong, starting the game with the first score," said Head Coach Casey Moore. "Bryn Chaffee assisted Maddie Toulou, who pushed through Omak's defense to score in the first half." "Despite great runs, LR didn't score in the second half," Moore continued. "Omak scored three points to win the game." "In her first attempt as...
Lake Roosevelt volleyball defeated Liberty Bell and Bridgeport this past week, giving the Lady Raiders a 6-1 overall win-loss record. LR defeated Liberty Bell in three sets on Sept. 25 in Coulee Dam, 25-20, 25-17, 25-23. The Lady Raiders started the first set in a bit of a deficit, but fought back to win. "The girls love to bury themselves early in each game and then have to come back," said Head Coach Teri Sue Reed. "It seems to be a trend. We are cold starters." While the team has become...
The topic of local area towns consolidating into one will be discussed at the Wine Bar on Main Street in Grand Coulee on Thursday, Sept. 27 at 5:30 p.m. All are welcome to attend the informal meeting, described as a social event. The open discussion will be attended by representatives from SCJ Alliance, a company that was involved in the consolidation of Joint Base Lewis-McChord, a combination of Army and Air Force bases south of Tacoma, and who will be able to answer questions concerning the logistics of such an ambitious idea. A survey on...
The Grand Coulee city council voted to extend the closure of B Street through October 2019 while the United States Bureau of Reclamation continues to build their fire station off of Highway 155. "We would like to think that they're going to bring the road to a better condition than it was," said Mayor Paul Townsend. Construction on the building began in April 2017, and the council laughed about the length of time construction seems to be taking. The bureau awarded the $13.6 million construction...