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News, views and advertising of the Grand Coulee Dam Area
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Neal Moore, who is canoeing 7,324 miles on 22 American rivers over the course of two years, received some help getting around the Grand Coulee Dam on the last weekend in May. Elmer City man Jayme Brashears gave Moore and his canoe a ride from Lake Rufus Woods near Nespelem Creek to the King's Court trailer court area, thus getting Moore around the dam. Moore had run into strong currents and needed some help getting past the rough spots of the river. Moore stayed the night at the King's Court...
The Lake Roosevelt High School graduation will take place at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 9, at the gymnasium in Coulee Dam, where 34 seniors will be walking on the stage to get their diplomas. Readers can find a special section focused on the graduates inside this issue of The Star. The Lake Roosevelt 8th grade recognition ceremony will take place on Wednesday, June 13, at 10:30 a.m. in the gymnasium, where 50 eighth-grade students will be recognized. There were 712 full-time-equivalent students in the Grand Coulee Dam School District reported for...
If you see some unidentified flying objects near the Grand Coulee Dam, don't be alarmed! It most likely isn't aliens studying hydroelectric power, but rather "drones" capturing aerial footage of the dam. The Bureau of Reclamation detailed the flights in a June 4 press release, saying the purpose is to "photograph and obtain video footage of the structure while water is spilling over the drum gates during the month of June." The new footage will show infrastructure improvements made over recent...
Golf season is in full swing, with tournaments and opens happening throughout the spring and summer at Banks Lake Golf Course. About 26 people competed in the successful ECT Tournament on May 27. Winners of the four-man scramble were Dennis Whiteman, Derek Whiteman, Neil Johnson, and Nick Barnaby. The Moose Tournament is set for June 16. Entry fee is $75. Those interested should sign up at the golf course or at the Moose Lodge in Grand Coulee. An Indian taco feed will take place after the tournament at the Moose Lodge. The Coyote Open will be...
The contract for Sunrise Disposal, the company that performs garbage service in the area, is up for renewal in the four cities, and the cities are looking to put the contract up for bid. At the May 14 Regional Board of Mayors meeting, the mayors of the four cities (Electric City, Grand Coulee, Coulee Dam, and Elmer City) discussed renewing the contract with Sunrise Disposal, and felt it wouldn’t hurt to put the contract out to bid to see if they could get more bang for their buck, and possibly look into recycling options as well. The four t...
A celebration of life for Blanche June Achord will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 9, at the Moose Lodge at 216 Continental Heights, Grand Coulee. Dessert/coffee will be served.... Full story
John Dazell, 71, passed away Friday evening, June 1, 2018, in Grand Coulee, Washington. A Celebration of John’s life will be held at 1 p.m., Monday, June 11, 2018, in St. Henry’s Catholic Church in Grand Coulee. A full obituary will be in next week’s Star Newspaper. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.stratefuneralhome.com for John’s family. Strate Funeral Home, of Grand Coulee, is serving the family.... Full story
Vivian Frances Pierre, 71, passed away, surrounded by her loving family, at her home Saturday afternoon, June 2, 2018. Funeral services will take place at 10 a.m., on Wednesday, June 6, 2018 (today) at the Nespelem Community Center. A full obituary will be in next week’s Star Newspaper. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.stratefuneralhome.com for the Pierre family. Strate Funeral Home, of Grand Coulee, Washington, is serving Vivian’s family.... Full story
Louise J. Rowan passed away peacefully at age 88 on Friday, May 25, 2018, in Spokane Washington. Louise had recently moved from Grand Coulee, Washington, to Lena's Gentle Care in Spokane. She was born Louise J. Olsen on October 2, 1929, in Chicago, Illinois. She married William R. Rowan in 1948 in Woodinville, Washington. They had two children, Thomas H. Rowan and Michael R. Rowan. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thorvald and Thelma Olsen, and both her siblings, William and Elaine.... Full story
Wade and Sarah Alling of Grand Coulee, Washington, are pleased to announce the birth and adoption of their son, Jackson Wade Alling. Jackson was born in Spokane, Washington, on Saturday, April 7, 2018, weighing 7 lb. 3 oz., and was 19-3/4 inches in length at birth. He joined the family on that day, and his adoption was finalized in Spokane County on June 1, 2018. Jackson joins two big sisters, Lauryn and Makenna, at home. His grandparents are Ben and Evelyn Alling, Coulee Dam, Washington, and Bob and Diane Babler, Grand Coulee....
Chamber This Week The Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce will meet this Thursday, June 7, at noon at Sunbanks Resort Lodge Cantina, outside of Electric City. The public is welcome. Food Bank Hours; Closed June 15 The food bank at the Church of the Nazarene has normal operating hours every Friday from 2 to 4 p.m. It is located at the Church of Nazarene, Hwy 174, Grand Coulee. The bank will be closed June 15. Grocery bags are no longer needed and clients are encouraged to provide their own containers to carry groceries home in. Call...
Approximately 836 miles away via the Trans-Canada Highway lies a town known as Grand Coulee, Saskatchewan. The town of approximately 650 people is located 10 minutes west of the city of Regina, the capital of Saskatchewan. "We are a bedroom community surrounded by farmland," Tobi Duck, administrator for the town of Grand Coulee said by email. "How and why they came up with the name Grand Coulee is anyone's guess as we are as flat as a pancake." Duck said that the people in the Canadian Grand...
Grand Coulee Police 5/29 - “Scooby” is causing trouble for its owner on East Grand Coulee Avenue by barking. The white- and brown-spotted dog got the owner a citation for not being licensed and causing a disturbance by barking. It wasn’t the first time the dog has caused complaints for neighbors. - Later, “Scooby” got in trouble again, this time at Coulee Playland, where it allegedly attacked a young Labrador-husky mix, injuring it in the jowls. The owner of the injured dog, from out of town, called police from Ephrata while on the way home...
Brad Oliver, a partner in The Wine Bar, cuts the ceremonial ribbon at the grand opening June 1, with an establishment already full of patrons. Partner Levi Seekins is behind the bar at left. They actually opened a week before, the day after getting their liquor license. It was the third time the Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce has been able to put its giant grand-opening scissors to use in the last month. - Scott Hunter photo...
Grant County sheriff’s deputies on Wednesday morning, May 23, recovered the body of a man from the waters of Banks Lake south of Electric City. Deputies were called around 7:30 a.m. after a boater discovered the body, later identified as 72-year-old Garlan W. Crosswhite of Olalla, Kitsap County. Crosswhite’s boat was found beached along the east shoreline about two miles away. Campers at a campground just north of the Million Dollar Mile, about milepost 9 on SR-155, told a Grand Coulee police officer assisting that a camper and boat tra...
Christine L. Fisher, formerly of Electric City, Washington, passed away Tuesday morning, May 22, 2018, in Everett, Washington. Christine was born June 18, 1953, in Dallas, Oregon. Christine married Donald S. Fisher in Dallas, Oregon, in November of 1997. They were brought together by their love of the outdoors and enjoyed spending time fishing, hunting and foraging. When not exploring nature with Donald, Christine enjoyed a good cup of coffee, crossword puzzles and collecting porcelain dolls.... Full story
Jeff and Rindi Green, of Grand Coulee, Washington, are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Lexi Rose Green, on Thursday, May 24, 2018, at Deaconess Hospital in Spokane, Washington. She weighed 8 lb., 2 oz., and was 21-1/2 inches in length at birth. Sibling is big sister, Maci. Grandparents are Kerri Lauseng, Grand Coulee, Washington; Lori Serrano of Montana; and Ron Green, Grand Coulee. Great-grandparents are Richard and Lucy Carpenter, Elmer City; Marie Estes, Spokane; and Donna... Full story
Chamber This Week The Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce will meet this Thursday, May 31, at noon at La Presa Mexican Restaurant in Grand Coulee. The guest speaker is Paul Ashbrook, who will be talking about the ducks that he raises and shows at national duck competitions. The public is welcome. Lions Club Meets First and Third Tuesdays The GCD Lions Club will be meeting at 6 p.m., on Tuesday, June 5, at the Melody Restaurant in Coulee Dam. Coulee Creators Meet on Tuesdays Coulee Creators meet at 412 Federal Ave. Room 207, Grand Coulee....
Raider athletes were honored for excellence in athletics as well as academics at a state and nationals send-off assembly on May 24. Going to the national Future Business Leaders of America competition is Alan Nordine, who will travel to Baltimore, Maryland, at the end of June. Nordine had placed fourth in the "Help Desk" category at a state competition in Bellevue in April. Nordine encouraged younger students at the assembly to join FBLA. Going to state for track were Elijah Harris (high jump...
This is the second year the Grand Coulee High School Alumni Association has considered scholarship applicants from other high schools as well as Lake Roosevelt. Scholarships in the amount of $500 each were awarded to two graduating seniors: Paige Dice, Newport (Washington) High School and Baylee Easterday, Chiawana High School, Pasco, Washington. Paige is the daughter of Dan and Nicole Dice and is eligible for the award through her grandmother, Ida Faye Flowers Dice, a member of GCHS Class of 1959. Paige plans to attend the U of Idaho and study...
Town of Elmer City Chip Seal Project INVITATION TO BID The Town of Elmer City is requesting bids for the construction of a chip seal project. Bids will be received at the Town of Elmer City, 505 Seaton Ave., Elmer City, WA 99124, until June 6, 2018 at 1:00 pm. Bids will be opened and read publicly immediately following the close of bid receipt. No late or faxed bids will be accepted. There will be no pre-bid conference for this project; however, bidders may visit the site to view the existing conditions. The project includes chip seal of... Full story
Grand Coulee 5/23 - Police are investigating an incident at the Eagles where an employee related that a customer had caused her pain when she squeezed her hand. The customer had tried to use a debit card, but the employee said she didn’t know how to process it and requested cash for the bar bill. A discussion ensued. Police are asking for a copy of the security tape. 5/24 - There was a report of a scary person walking on Burdin Boulevard. Police responded and saw a man walking on the sidewalk talking on a cell phone. - A report of a door k...
If a house becomes a place where drug-related nuisances frequently arise, can a town do anything about it? That question was raised at this month’s Grand Coulee City Council meeting, where Councilmember Mike Horne suggested at the May 15 meeting that the city look into adopting into its code something along the same lines as the city of Medical Lake has, where if a house is a crime hub and police are called there regularly, and multiple charges are filed, the property and home can be seized for a year. Horne reasoned that adopting such a c...
Eleven new flags will be dedicated on Memorial Day, May 28, at the special Isle of Flags ceremony at Spring Canyon Cemetery. The ceremonies starts at 11 a.m. Monday with master of ceremonies Richard Black (Navy captain retired) getting the program started. The 11 new flags will honor Eugene D. Downing, Stuart Duane Frye, Phillip G. Haegen, Dale L. Hotchkiss, Richard Johnson, Lionel "Leo" Levac, Robert Earl Milliken, Ken Morley, Gary L. Rose, Dennis M. Shear, and Fred Wiyrick. The memorial...
"It's our responsibility as citizens to participate," Alan Cain said before being sworn into the Grand Coulee City Council on May 15. Cain, who has up until recently served as the chair of the Civil Services Commission, will have to step down from that position now that he serves on the council. Cain had also in the past chaired the planning commission in Grand Coulee. Cain has experience working with other governments as well, having been a cartographer for the city of Springfield, Missouri,...