Articles from the September 24, 2014 edition
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Parlette disappointed by FEMA denial of additional wildfire-victim assistance
State Sen. Linda Evans Parlette says she is disappointed that the Federal Emergency Management Agency is sticking by its earlier decision to deny financial assistance to individual... — Updated 9/26/2014
State Patrol detectives seek witnesses
At the request of the Grant County Sheriff’s Office, the Washington State Patrol’s Major Accident Investigation Team (MAIT) assumed primary investigative responsibility for the fatal traffic collision involving an on-duty Gra... — Updated 9/26/2014
Electric City will negotiate on land for park
One Electric City council member’s dream of a city park could soon be a reality. Lonna Bussert, who has shown interest in park matters ever since she has been on the city council, has finally started the ball rolling on getting o... — Updated 9/26/2014
Lady Raiders split matches
Lady Raider Volleyball picked up its third win a row Sept. 16 at home against Oroville. “It was our first home game, the girls were pretty excited and a little nervous playing at home,” Head Coach Nate Piturachsatit said. “On... — Updated 9/24/2014
Cross country opens with two-race week
Raider Cross Country had a delayed start to the 2014 season as Moses Lake cancelled their Sept. 12 invitational. Instead, the Raider cross country team started at Bridgeport Sept.... — Updated 9/24/2014
The plane truth
Mark Igo explains the ups and downs of his passion - radio controlled airplanes - to the Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce last Thursday at The Siam Pala... — Updated 9/24/2014
Meetings and Notices
Chamber Meeting at Siam Palace The Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce will meet this Thursday, Sept. 25, at the Siam Palace in Grand Coulee. General business will be discussed. Grant County Fire Dist. 14 to Meet Grant... — Updated 9/24/2014
Darrel W. Seibold
Darrel W. Seibold – Born March 1, 1938, in Electric City, WA, passed away September 7, 2014, in Desert Hot Springs, CA. Darrel was an iron worker and drove truck for many years, r... — Updated 9/24/2014
Bishop Wallace at St. Dunstans
Bishop Wallace of the Episcopal Diocese of Spokane will be visiting St. Dunstan’s in Grand Coulee at 3 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 28. All are welcome to attend.... — Updated 9/24/2014
Don H. Gerard
Don H. Gerard, loving father and Papa passed away on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2014, at the age of 81. Don was a hard working and fun loving man throughout his life. He loved his family,... — Updated 9/24/2014
Faye A. Bain
Faye A. Bain, 71, born November 17, 1942, into the Redding, Calif., home of James Angus and Gertrude Mae Campbell died in her Electric City, Wash., home surrounded by family... — Updated 9/24/2014
Freshwater shortage looming as next world crisis
Remember the rhyme of the Ancient Mariner: “Water, water everywhere, but not a drop to drink?” Even though water covers 70 percent of the Earth’s surface, less than two percent is f... — Updated 9/24/2014
Coulee Recollections
1 Years Ago A tough race exhausted athletes in the inaugural Grand Colombian Triathlon this week. 11 hours, 10 minutes and 46 seconds later the first competitor finished. It was a huge success promotors boasted afterwards and plan... — Updated 9/24/2014
Donna Mae Shaw Hamilton
Donna Mae Shaw Hamilton passed away suddenly Monday, Sept. 22, 2014, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee. A memorial service is set for 2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 27, at the Strate Funeral Home Chapel in Grand Coulee. Everyone... — Updated 9/24/2014
They support Garth Dano for prosecuting attorney
We would like to go on record supporting Garth Dano for the prosecutor job in Grant County. Garth is a long time Grant County attorney and has served his clients well. It is time that we bring new blood to this office. We know... — Updated 9/24/2014
When the circus came to town
Traditions are important but sometimes when one fades away it isn’t till it is long gone that you wish, somehow, it was still around to enjoy. As I think back to some of the Coulee traditions as a kid, I start to wonder, “What hap... — Updated 9/24/2014
Golf course success possible because of a lot of people
Many volunteers have made Banks Lake Golf Course a great success this year. There has been mention in The Star newspaper of some of the people who have helped give of their time, but not all the volunteers have been mentioned. I... — Updated 9/24/2014
New sewage equipment replaces old before a breakdown
Coulee Dam town officials had their fingers crossed that a new clarifier would arrive before the old 35-year unit quit on them. It came Tuesday, and true to operator Tim Lynch's... — Updated 9/24/2014
Newsbriefs
New time for council Grand Coulee’s city council voted last Tuesday night to start its meetings at 6 p.m. Prior to the new time, the council had been meeting at 6:30 p.m. The council regularly meets on the first and third T... — Updated 9/24/2014
New school libraries get new books
The two new libraries at Coulee Dam schools have a lot of new books. And more are on the way. A good share of the new books in the elementary and secondary libraries have been placed there by North Central Library District, and... — Updated 9/24/2014
School census counts 719
Grand Coulee Dam School District had 719 students for its official start-of-the-year count last Thursday. That’s about a full classroom more than the district had at its first day count last September. The official count was 719 s... — Updated 9/24/2014
Seniors now have their bus garage
The Grand Coulee Dam Senior Center's new bus garage will house two buses they use to transport members to various outings including such things as shopping, doctor appointments and... — Updated 9/24/2014
Grand Coulee Police Chief Mel Hunt is retiring
Police Chief Mel Hunt retires next Tuesday after 39 years of service in Grand Coulee. It all started for him in 1975, when Hunt signed on as a reserve officer. Then things happened... — Updated 9/24/2014
Painting the town
Vern Crim and several other Bureau of Reclamation workers apply a fresh coat of paint to the concrete in the median on SR 155 near the Visitor Center last Wednesday. The concrete... — Updated 9/24/2014
Hopeful tone set at Nespelem school
Despite a rocky start to the new school year, Nespelem School directors were optimistic at their Monday meeting, pointing to new leaders and attitudes in school administration. The last school year had ended with a flurry of late... — Updated 9/24/2014
