News, views and advertising of the Grand Coulee Dam Area
News, views and advertising of the Grand Coulee Dam Area
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The Bearded Villains recently held their first chapter flag shoot meeting at Pepper Jack's Bar and Grille. Washington has two chapters, Eastern and Western. In attendance for the gathering were brothers from all over Oregon (the woodsmen), Western Washington (reign side villains), Las Vegas (sick side villains), and Eastern Washington (Originals). The group ranges in age from early 20s to upper 60s and members work in all different areas in life, including teachers, caregivers, lawn care, truck...
The Class of 1967 stops for a moment in front of their alma mater, then Grand Coulee High School, home of the Tigers, before touring the building and regrouping for lunch at The Melody. This was just one of the activities the classmates and many of their spouses enjoyed the weekend of August 11-13. They had a casual get-together Friday evening at the home of Joy Bise, a prime-rib dinner Saturday evening, hosted by Dan and Noreen Kosloski, and breakfast Sunday morning at Pepper Jack's. Pictured...
Grand Coulee High School Class of 1957 celebrated its 60th class reunion with a dinner at Pepper Jack's Bar & Grille May 24. Pictured from left, front row: Gail (Kusel) Martin, Pat (Kee) Van Trease, Leta (Weaver) Johnson; back row: Dennis Dembiczak, Don Woodcraft, Ken Hilson, Rodney Carr, Wayne Prochaska, Jim Glick, Leroy Sanderson. – submitted photo... Full story
The DWK Fowler construction crew hoists up the roof on the new mosquito district building Friday. The building, seen alongside SR-155 near the south end of town, will be used to house equipment. - Gwen Hilson photo... Full story
COLUMBIA LEAGUE TEAM W L Team 6 24 20 Solid T Const. 18 26 Strike or Spare 17 27 High Game: Jesse Vieira 248 High Series: Don Richer 621 Splits Don Richer 4-7-10; Corey Baker 5-6-10 SENIORS 3-8-17 Dixie L.R. 131+116+134=381 Frank E. 121+132+134=387 Scott E. 152+162+156=470 Karen M. 93+148+130=371 Mike 170+200+172=542 Ray D. 145+115+134=394 Splits: Frank 3-6-7-10; Karen 4-5 THURSDAY MIX-UPS TEAM W L Fry Bread Pwr 68.5 27.5 The Melody 66 38 San Poil Valley 52 52 Bob & His Gutter Girls 50.5 53.5 High Game: Kota Weed-Butz 236; Candy Weed-Butz 204... Full story
COLUMBIA LEAGUE 2nd Half TEAM W L Team 6 22 18 Strike or Spare 16 24 Solid T Const. 15 25 High Game: Ron Staggs 248 High Series: Ron Staggs 616 Previous High Game: High Game: Jason Olson 235 High Series: Ron Staggs 596 Splits: Soy 3-10; Jesse Jackson 4-7-10 SENIORS 3-1-17 Dixie L.R. 153+146+139=438 Karen M. 142+137+166=445 Scott E. 220+225+171=616 Bob S. 139+150+193=482 Frank E. 156+153+116=425 2-22-17 Leo 111+122+149=382 Bob 131+204+159=492 Ray 192+146+134=472 Scott 163+169+230=562 Karen 133+125+125=383 Mike 192+134+139=465 Frank... Full story
BOWLING COLUMBIA LEAGUE 2nd Half TEAM W L Team 6 07 01 Strike or Spare 01 07 Solid T Const. 01 07 High Game: Ron Staggs 264 High Series: Ro Staggs 730 Previous - High Game: Amos Staggs 240 High Series: Amos Staggs 683 Splits: Jesse 2-4-7-10 SENIORS 1-4-17 Bob S. 218/176/205=599 Scott E. 207/134/174=515 Jesse V. 169/231/268=668 Ray D. 151/133/137=421 12-28-16 Bob S. 189/122/208=569 Scott E. 186/125/133=494 Ray D. 157/154/139=450 We need more seniors! THURSDAY MIX-UPS TEAM W L The Melody 46 22 Fry Bread Pwr 45.5 14.5 San Poil Valley 36 32 Bob &... Full story
The first annual Breast Cancer fun walk/run was a success. Over 100 people registered for the event but due to other commitments and the cooler weather not all were able to participate. We would like to thank all our sponsors: monetary — A. J. Gerard, Coulee Dam Federal Credit Union and Costco (north Spokane branch). Food Donations: Safeway for the water, Ed’s Meats for wieners and Franz bread for the hot dog buns. Gift Certificates: Loepp Furniture, Hometown Pizza, Coulee Hardware, Pepper Jack’s, Café Espresso, Fusion Café, R&A Café, LaPresa,... Full story
Nineteen new flags will be dedicated during the "Isle of Flags" Memorial Day ceremony next Monday, May 30, at Spring Canyon Cemetery. Flags for the following are being dedicated: Harold A. Blanchard, Bruce A. Brandstrom, Alfred Braaten, R.I. Button, Warren H. Byam, James Bradley "Brad" Combs, Douglas Gronski, William R. Hart, Jack A. Hilson, James Timothy Hurley, David A. Kelley, Marvin E. Kuest, Aleck T. Musyt, Diana M. Meyer, Leon Lee Nuehring, W. "Steve" Nuehring, Clark C. Reynolds, Ernie... Full story
THURSDAY MIX-UPS FINAL TEAM W L Leo’s Strikes 49.5 22.5 Flyin’ W 40 32 San Poil Valley 29.5 42.5 Thelma & Louise 25 47 High Game: John S. 217; Candy W-B (no score submitted) High Series: John S. 580; Candy W-B 555 Splits: Kota W-B 9-10/4-7-10; Candy W-B 3-10/4-10; Sara 3-10 Previous: High Game: Kota Weed-Butz 212; Gwen Hilson 190; Kota Weed-Butz 606; Candy Weed-Butz 502 COLUMBIA LEAGUE League Champs - The Bowling Studs High Game: Don R. 278 High Series: Don R. 715 Splits: Leo L. 5-6-10 High Game: Don R. 258; Sharey R. 223 High Series: Don R.... Full story
THURSDAY MIX-UPS TEAM W L Leo’s Strikes 46.5 17.5 Flyin W 32 32 San Poil Valley 25.5 38.5 Thelma & Louise 24 40 High Game: Percy K 211; Aber O. 200 High Series: Percy K 557; Amber O. 464 Splits: Sara 5-10; Gwen 5-6; Leo 4-5 Last week - High Game: Bob S. 221 and LJ Stensgar 221; Candy Weed-Butz 219 High Series: Bob S. 601; Candy Weed-Butz 600 Splits: Gwen Hilson 5-6; Mae Stensgar 3-10 COLUMBIA LEAGUE TEAM W L The Bowling Studs 24 12 A.D.I.D.A.S. 24 12 Grand Grindz 20 16 AWW Split 19 17 Solid T. Construction LLC 6 30 High Game: Don R. 257; R... Full story
Jean E. Hilson Scott peacefully passed on March 31, 2016, just 26 days short of her 95th birthday. She had lived in many places, but for the last 12 years she resided in Electric City with her little brother, Jack Hilson. They had spent their younger years together and later years together. Those that knew her would agree that she was a "spitfire." She is survived by her daughters-in-law: Bonnie Scott and Nancy Scott; grandchildren: Lisa, Jennifer, Kevin, Jason, and Jessie; nieces: Pamela... Full story
No, I am not going anywhere. But sometimes the dreams we build up get temporarily postponed. Now, the title is about goodbyes and I am not going to elaborate on who is the good or the bad, or even the ugly; you can figure that out for yourselves. Goodbyes are difficult, no matter who you are. Well, I take that back. Sometimes they might be good, depending on who you are saying goodbye to. I will leave that one to interpretation as well. My wife and I now live back in the Coulee. We said goodbye to the ranch lifestyle, not entirely by choice,... Full story
Former Star owner, editor and publisher Jack Hilson, a man whose political expertise helped to build the local airport, Steamboat Rock State Park and more, has died. After serving in the Navy in World War II, Jack and his wife, Dolores, became involved in the newspaper in 1947, and began buying it from family members in 1958. Hilson served on the Grant County Port District 7 Commission for 10 years and also sat on the state Parks and Recreation Commission. His friendships with powerful United States senators and the speaker of the House of... Full story
Jack A. Hilson, 90, of Electric City, Washington, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2015, at Coulee Medical Center, Long Term Care, Grand Coulee, Washington. He was born May 14, 1925, to Herman and Ethel Hilson in Coeur d' Alene, Idaho. He graduated from Almira High School in 1943. On June 9, 1944, he entered into the U.S. Navy. He was a Radioman 2C, stationed on the USS Vincennes in the South Pacific. He was awarded the Asiatic Pacific Ribbon, American Area Ribbon and the Victory Medal. He... Full story
Susan Miller ladles up some gravy for Dale Hotchkiss at the Grand Coulee Dam Senior Center, where the Senior Meals Program served 98 early Thanksgiving dinners Wednesday. They also delivered 18 meals to homes of people who couldn't make it to the center. - Gwen Hilson photo... Full story
Jack A. Hilson, 90, of Electric City, Washington, passed away Thursday, Nov. 5, 2015, at Coulee Medical Center Long-Term Care in Grand Coulee. Per his request, no services will be held. A complete obituary will follow in an upcoming issue of the Star.... Full story
A community picnic "Pig for a Park" last Saturday raised $2,200 for a new Electric City park, councilwoman Lonna Bussert said Monday. The fundraiser attracted nearly 100 people who took advantage of a Whitelaw BBQ performance with all the food trimmings. Tables were scattered throughout the grassy park-like area behind city hall, and some even ate sitting on the grass. Bussert, has been the catalyst in getting the council to purchase land from the Banks Lake Bible Church for a new neighborhood p... Full story
1 years ago The federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has taken nearly 400 sediment samples at the bottom of Lake Roosevelt from the U.S. border to Grand Coulee Dam. The sampling showed heavy concentrates of slag and toxic minerals, such as arsenic, cadmium, copper, lead, Mercury and zinc, and toxic chemicals, in the upper reaches of Lake Roosevelt. EPA said the main source is the Teck Cominco Smelter near Trail, B.C. A special Memorial Day Breakfast, commemorating the end of World War II 60 years ago and honoring local WWII veterans... Full story
The GCD Senior Salmon dinner last Saturday evening was enjoyed by many with over 116 tickets being sold. - Gwen Hilson photo... Full story
People fill the Grand Coulee Dam Senior Center Nov. 19 for the Senior Thanksgiving Meal, which was served to about 175 people in the Senior Meal Program's two locations in Grand Coulee and Coulee City, including delivery to those who couldn't get to the site. The Coulee Dam Federal Credit Union donated to the program, covering the cost of 150 meals. And Dean Stucker donated five turkeys, as he has done for years. At left, Charlie Moses engages the table in conversation. - Gwen Hilson... Full story
1 Years Ago Two leaders of the Colville Tribes filed suit last week against a Canadian Company that polluted Lake Roosevelt over the past 100 years. In a first-of-a kind suit, Joe Pakootas and D.R. Michel are seeking action against Teck Cominco Metals Ltd. for releasing 20 million tons of slag into the Columbia River. Coulee Community Hospital introduced Dr. Jake Chaffee, a new medical provider recently hired, at a open house luncheon Tuesday. Chaffee, along with his wife, Solveig and daughter... Full story
Ten Years Ago Random Heroes to rock the Coulee. Corey Hilson, Brian Edwards, Brandon Ricks, Clancy Dieser and Mike Harden, five local boys will give their first local rock concert Friday night. Security upgrades at Grand Coulee Dam continue with the recent contract of $4 million dollars to Adesta, LLC for upgrading and installation of video surveillance equipment, intrusion detection, access controls and communication systems. Raider Basketball presented their awards this week to both boys and girls teams. Steve Breeze is first team all... Full story
Sherry Moore a member of the L.L.B. team on Thursday Night Mixups bowling league, threw 11 strikes in a row during league play on February 6. Sherry who is new to the league, bowled a 290 game with a 674 series in her eighth game at Riverview Lanes. Bob Schryvers, president of the league, presented Sherry with a crystal trophy. - Gwen Hilson photo... Full story
Fishermen stand around a fishing hole in the melting ice of Banks Lake Feb.12 just off Coulee Playland in Electric City. At that point a week ago, the ice was still about 6 inches thick. - Gwen Hilson photo.... Full story