Articles from the October 16, 2013 edition
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Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area is open again
The National Park Service (NPS) has reopened all 401 national parks, including Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area, LRNA announced Thursday. Visitor facilities normally open during this time of year including campgrounds, boat... — Updated 10/17/2013 Full story
Coulee Dam's police lock out Grand Coulee's
by Roger S. Lucas Grand Coulee police officers can no longer operate within the town limits of Coulee Dam, according to a letter sent last Wednesday to Police Chief Mel Hunt. The letter from Coulee Dam Chief Pat Collins revokes... — Updated 10/17/2013 Full story
Newsbriefs
Towns to put up lights The city and town crews from Electric City, Grand Coulee and Coulee Dam, will put up the Christmas lights this year. This came out of the Regional Board of Mayors meeting Monday as Electric City Mayor Jerry S... — Updated 10/16/2013 Full story
Cross country runs two good races
Raider cross country ran its only two-race week of the season as they travelled to Omak Oct. 8 and to Quincy Saturday. At Omak, the Raider boys’ team finished fourth overall with be... — Updated 10/16/2013 Full story
Statement of Ownership
STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP Publication Title - The Star. Publication No. 518-860. Filing Date – October 9, 2013. Issue Frequency - Weekly. Number of Issues Published Annually - 52. Annual Subscription Price - $24.00/$33.00/$37.00. C... — Updated 10/16/2013 Full story
Meetings and Notices
Chamber to Meet The Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce will meet at noon, Thursday, Oct. 17, at Pepper Jack’s Bar and Grille. General business and Chamber Executive Director Peggy Nevsimal will talk on world traveling. C... — Updated 10/16/2013 Full story
Students of the month
The following are Center Elementary Students of the Month for September, They include, left to right, Front Row (left to right) – Aidan Palmanteer, Emry Piturachsatit, Simon B... — Updated 10/16/2013
September guides in cool weather
The high temperatures we had up to mid-September, 80s and 90s, have dropped off measurably. As we transitioned into October we’ve had nothing above the high 70s. I think it’s fai... — Updated 10/16/2013 Full story
Coulee Recollections
Ten Years Ago Skateboarders banned from business district in a new law passed by Coulee Dam Council. The new ordinance states that its unlawful to ride on any street, alley, sidewalk, park or publicly owned parking lots in the... — Updated 10/16/2013 Full story
Yes, I missed!
But I was not the only one. This column was supposed to be about a father and son going on what was most likely their last hunting trip together. It was going to conclude with the... — Updated 10/16/2013 Full story
Reader prefers Tea Party line
The blame game hit home recently when Scott Hunter (the Star editor) blamed the Tea Party for the country’s woes. I’m not a Tea Party member but know a lot of good people who are. It seems people have a short memory. The bil... — Updated 10/16/2013 Full story
Council candidates endorsed
Duane Johnson has chosen to oppose Andy Trader in the upcoming Coulee Dam Council election. I support Duane and feel that his experience and education as a manager in the public sector will be a welcome addition. He is articulate,... — Updated 10/16/2013 Full story
Answers for Jesse given
Answers for Jesse given Here is some of the history Jess Utz asked for. I moved here 51 years ago. Rawe and Rauch now houses All American Spacers where airplane parts are being built. Brown’s Department Store, it is not being used... — Updated 10/16/2013 Full story
No one to blame for theater closure
Let me make it VERY clear. NO ONE is to blame for the theater closure. We were not able to raise the $90,000 needed to upgrade from 35mm film to digital. Our 35mm projector broke and the part we needed, they did not make anymore.... — Updated 10/16/2013 Full story
Time for new leadership
Time for new leadership I read the letter to The Star written by Mayor Snow’s daughter and asked Mr. Wilder if he was going to respond, and he said that he “wasn’t going to argue or debate the issues with a father’s daughte... — Updated 10/16/2013 Full story
Wilder was clear, professional, respected
My previous letter to you was not published and I didn’t think much about it, assuming you seek to balance the public input for fairness. I feel compelled to write again after reading the letter from Mayor Snow’s daughter that was... — Updated 10/16/2013 Full story
Builder reports on school progress
Timing is the key to progress on any building site, Rotarians learned at their meeting last Wednesday. Speaking was Jim Crowley, Walker Construction superintendent on the K-12... — Updated 10/16/2013 Full story
Museum now open
Birdie Hensley looks over historic area scrapbooks delivered to the Coulee Pioneer Museum last last week. The museum was open last week for four hours on Thursday and Friday.... — Updated 10/16/2013 Full story
Tribal suit over millions dismissed
A lawsuit filed against members of the Colville Business Council by Colville Tribal member Yvonne L. Swan and the “Colville Members for Justice” was dismissed by the Colville Tribal Court Oct 8. Citing tribal law, the tri... — Updated 10/16/2013 Full story
Local help available for health insurance questions
Help with understanding the new healthcare landscape and signing up for coverage is available from at least two local sources: Coulee Medical Center and Foisy and Kennedy Insurance. Both are taking appointments for people needing... — Updated 10/16/2013 Full story
Two bears shot in town
Tribal natural resource officers shot two black bears last week that have been repeated uninvited guests in Coulee Dam. The town has been bothered by black bears visiting both the commercial and residential areas recently. One... — Updated 10/16/2013 Full story
Minor bus damage from accident
A school bus accident Oct. 4, in Elmer City, ended up with some students getting shook up, but with only minor damage to the bus, school officials said this week. A number of middle school-age students from both Grand Coulee and... — Updated 10/16/2013 Full story
City OKs food program request
Electric City’s council approved a request for a $2,000 contribution to the Grand Coulee Dam/Coulee City Nutritional Program at its meeting Oct 8. The council will take a formal vote on the resolution at its next meeting, Nov. 5... — Updated 10/16/2013 Full story
The Blessing of the Steel
A handful of citizens from the Faith Community Church in Electric City held a “Blessing of the Steel” at the Grand Coulee Dam School District’s new K-12 school complex in Coule... — Updated 10/16/2013 Full story
Paper to feature candidate responses
The Star will publish next week responses to questions recently posed to candidates for local office. Star readers will decide among 22 candidates in 11 local races this year. We sent each candidate an email asking for their... — Updated 10/16/2013 Full story
