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Four of the five Electric City Council seats are up for election this year, as is the mayor’s office, and interest is running higher than usual. It’s filing week in Washington, and people interested in running for elected office have until Friday to file their intentions. In Electric City, council positions held by Rich McGuire (position 2), Birdie Hensley (3), Carol Nordine (4), and Lonna Bussert (5) are up for election. The seat held by McGuire, who on Tuesday withdrew his candidacy, is up for a two-year stint, according to the Grant Cou...
Funeral services will be held for Larry Green at 11 a.m., Saturday, May 18, at Strate Funeral Home in Grand Coulee. Larry died peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, May 12, 2019. A complete obituary will be in next week’s Star.... Full story
James H. “Jim” Short, 89, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2019, passed away in Grand Coulee, Washington. He was born August 25, 1929. He was predeceased by sisters: Edith Short and Bette Morris. Jim is survived by his wife, Cathy Short; children: Christina Short and Charles Short; granddaughter, Katelynn Mengelos and brother, Dr. Denis Short. No services are planned. Strate Funeral Home of Grand Coulee, Washington is assisting his family. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at https://www.stratefuneralhome.co... Full story
Chamber This Week Chamber will meet this Thursday, May 16, at noon at Siam Palace. Coaches’ Meeting Set for Adult Summer Softball A coaches’ meeting is set for the upcoming adult summer softball league on Wednesday, May 22, at North Dam upper baseball softball. The meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. For more information contact Kevin Portch at 631-0139. Grand Coulee High School Alumni Assoc. to Meet Today at 1 p.m. The Grand Coulee High School Alumni Association will meet at the Grand Coulee Senior Center, 203 Main Street in Grand Coulee, at 1:0... Full story
The Lady Raiders finished their regular season of softball with two more wins, making them league champions for the regular season, and are now moving onto postseason play. The Lady Raiders defeated Bridgeport twice on May 7 in a doubleheader at home in Grand Coulee. LR won the first game 19-2. "Our defense held them consistently," remarked Head Coach Jaci Gross. Cassidy Reyes pitched, allowing just two hits. "Cassidy Reyes has been such a steady force defensively, pitching, and at bat all year," Head Coach Jaci Gross said. The Lady Raiders... Full story
Grand Coulee 5/7 - An officer picked up a Hickory Farms box with tobacco, rolling papers, and an odor of marijuana from the alternative school after the principal reported finding it in one of the “community rooms.” The box and its contents were destroyed. - An officer told a woman over the phone how to file a complaint against another officer who handled a case a week prior in a way the woman was not happy about. 5/8 - A driver on Spokane Way was pulled over for having a vehicle registration that expired in March. The young man was cited for...
Town of Nespelem Notice of Public Hearings NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the Town of Nespelem and CCT Planning Department at the Town of Nespelem – Town Hall, on May 29, 2019 @ 5:00 PM. The purpose of the public hearing is to review community development and housing needs, inform citizens of the availability of funds and eligible uses of the state Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), and receive comments on proposed activities, particularly from lower income persons. Up to $12,000 may be available to the T... Full story
Locals overwhelmingly oppose a U.S. Bureau of Reclamation proposal to ban cars from driving on “Geezer Beach,” a beach named after the elderly who frequent the spot because of its easy accessibility. The issue is a hot topic among locals passionate about the popular fishing spot behind the Third Powerhouse of the Grand Coulee Dam. The bureau released its “Draft Environmental Assessment” in April, outlining options of leaving the situation alone, blocking vehicles from the shore, or simply banning recreation in the area altogether. “The pu...
They came to listen and understand what has some Grand Coulee and Electric City customers upset enough to start a petition. Grant County PUD officials held a listening session and dialogue with people at last Thursday’s Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce meeting at Siam Palace. They heard plenty of opinions on less access at the local PUD office, which is open twice a week, including from Lonna Bussert, who had put out petitions for better customer service after spending lots of time on the phone not getting help. Public Affairs O...
Jerry Michael (Mike) Sharr, 65, of Grand Coulee, Washington, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2019, from an aggressive cancer. Mike was born Sunday, December 6, 1953, in Eugene, Oregon to Harry Blaine and Amanda Joan Sharr. At age 17, Mike joined the US Army and served his country with pride. "SP-4 Sharr" was stationed in Germany, earning the "Sharpshooter" ranking and receiving the "National Defense Service Medal" prior to his honorable discharge in December 1972. On Saturday, August 24, 1974,... Full story
Mary Ellen Combs was born in Avon, South Dakota, December 22, 1934, to Emanuel and Lydia Hinzman. She passed away April 15, 2019, on her late husband Everett's birthday. Mary Ellen graduated from Avon High School in Avon, South Dakota. She then attended Augustana College in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Her mom, Lydia, sold the family farm and moved to Sioux Falls while Mary Ellen went to college. After graduation, Mary went to work for the VA Hospital in Sioux Falls. There she met Everett Combs,... Full story
No Chamber This Week Due to the upcoming Colorama festivities this weekend, there will be no chamber meeting this week. Lincoln County Fire Dist. 9 to Meet Lincoln County Fire District 9 will hold its regular meeting at 6 p.m., Thursday, May 9, at the Nazarene Church in Grand Coulee. Grant County Mosquito Dist. 2 to Meet Grant County Mosquito District 2 will old its monthly meeting Thursday, May 9, at 5 p.m., at 210 W. Coulee Blvd., Electric City. Special School Board Meeting May 13 The Grand Coulee Dam School District will be holding a...
The Lady Raiders are continuing to dominate their opponents, winning all five of their games and leaving all opponents behind with combined scoring of 76-10. The Lady Raiders defeated the Pateros Nannies 14-4 at home on April 30. "Complete team effort with the bats," Head Coach Jaci Gross said about the win, in which LR had 11 hits to Pateros' four. Cassidy Reyes pitched for the Lady Raiders, striking out six batters while allowing just four hits, and walking four. The Raiders defeated Manson...
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SPOKANE In Re the Interest of: LUKE MICHAEL CANO AKA INFANT STRASBURG, (DOB: 04/24/2019) A Person under the age of 18. NO. 19-5-00216-32 SUMMONS AND NOTICE BY PUBLICATION OF PETITION/HEARING RE: TERMINATION OF CHILD/TERMINATION OF PARENT/CHILD RELATIONSHIP The State of Washington to the said: Chris Andrew Espersen, alleged birthfather of Luke Michael Cano aka Infant Strasburg, (DOB: 04/24/2019) or anyone with a paternal interest: 1. You have been named as the alleged... Full story
Grand Coulee Police 4/12 - An employee at the Hi-Co station on SR-174 reported a counterfeit $20 bill, checked with a special pen. The customers were an identified man and unknown woman. The woman was said to have tried to get the bill back, which the clerk denied. The man later said he got the bill when he sold a bluetooth speaker. The police report states the fraudulent bill is consistent with what is sold online at a particular website. 4/26 - A German man vacationing in the United States when he learned his bank account had been...
It’s hard for a child to learn in a classroom if other students are being disruptive, even violent. A conversation about this took place at the Grand Coulee Dam School District Board of Directors’ meeting April 22. Clarissa Cawston addressed the board, bringing up behavioral issues in her daughter’s second-grade class, where she began volunteering daily after noticing her daughter’s grades slipping. “She has one kid over here chucking stuff across the room, one kid over here just non-stop talking, one kid over here who will just walk out — and...
Easter Sunday is the holiest day for observant Christians worldwide. It is the day followers of Jesus Christ celebrate his resurrection, and many believers choose to be baptized or receive their first communion on the special day. It is the day on which Christians celebrate the central tenets of our faith, which is why the coordinated suicide bombings on Easter Sunday in Sri Lanka that targeted minority Christians at four churches as well as foreigners at four hotels shocked that island nation and the world. The terrorists targeted Christian pl...
Chamber This Week Chamber will be meeting at noon this Thursday, May 2, at Siam Palace. Ryan Holterhoff, Public Affairs Officer at Grant County PUD will be the guest speaker. There will be no chamber next week as setup for the Colorama celebration will be going on. Food Bank Distributing Hours The food bank normal operating hours are every Friday from 2 to 4 p.m. It is located at the Church of Nazarene, Hwy 174, Grand Coulee. Clients are encouraged to provide their own containers to carry groceries home in. Call Pastor Shawn for information:...
It’s Colorama time next week, when the carnival comes to town, runners lace up those shoes, cowboys ride into town and people line the streets of Grand Coulee for the parade. Here’s a quick rundown of what to expect. We’ll get into more detail with a special section in next week’s Star. Rainier Amusements will again bring in the carnival, as they did last year, beginning Thursday, May 9, at 4 p.m. Presale tickets are still available for less money than you’ll pay at the carnival. The Colorama Color Run is set for 9-11 a.m. Saturday, May 11, a...
The Lady Raiders defeated the Lady Shockers in a tight game on April 23, winning 6-3. "Emma Marchand brought home the win on the mound," Head Coach Jaci Gross said about the freshman who struck out 10 batters, walked two, and allowed just four hits. "The win was dedicated to Terry Warnecke, LR's pitching coach, who is battling illness at Sacred Heart," Gross added. Warneke is also the grandfather of Marchand. "All of the team wrote 'TW' on their arms and in face paint in his honor," Gross said....
Grand Coulee 4/23 - A man who lives in an apartment on Main Street was upset that a man moving into the apartment upstairs was making so much noise he couldn’t hear the TV, and also that his mirror had fallen off the wall and broken while they were moving in upstairs. There was no crime committed. - A caller on Goodfellow Avenue reported that an elderly woman had fallen on her front steps and was lying motionless. The caller didn’t want to check on the her, deciding it was more important to take a shower, the police report states. Police arr...
The local Rotary club will offer a spaghetti dinner this Saturday from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Lake Roosevelt Junior-Senior High School cafeteria. The club’s annual fundraiser will support club efforts, including raising money to replace the now non-existent stage curtain at the Lake Roosevelt gym. The curtain, expected to cost about $15,000, is used at special events and performances, including during the annual graduation ceremony. The Grand Coulee Dam Rotary is celebrating its 70th year, and earlier this year listed 40-some local p...
Congressman Dan Newhouse visited Lake Roosevelt Schools Tuesday, touring the building and learning about the challenges the school district faces, particularly financial issues. Newhouse represents Washington's 4th Congressional District, which spans Central Washington from Oregon to Canada, including most of the Grand Coulee Dam area. Grand Coulee Dam School District Superintendent Paul Turner and school board Chairman Rich Black showed the congressman around, and three members of Newhouse's...
Lake Roosevelt students presented projects at a science fair held by the Parent Teacher Association on Thursday. Students from grades 1 through 10 presented projects to a dozen judges, community members with various scientific backgrounds. Projects and experiments presented at the event involved Morse code, the effect petting a dog has on blood pressure, projecting lights onto the inside of a cardboard box - a camera obscura, decomposing vegetables, dissolving bath bombs, the interaction of...
The city of Electric City, as well as engineering firm Gray & Osborne, maintain that they did consider emergency traffic in regard to the upcoming intersection change in Electric City, although not speaking directly to the fire chief about it. An upcoming intersection change in Electric City, which will remove a stretch of Western Avenue at a Y-shaped intersection in front of city hall, was met with criticism by firefighters as well as citizens at an April 9 council meeting, particularly in...