News, views and advertising of the Grand Coulee Dam Area
News, views and advertising of the Grand Coulee Dam Area
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No Chamber Meetings Until the New Year There won’t be regular chamber meetings until after the new year. Enjoy the holidays. Grant County Fire Dist. 14 to Meet Grant County Fire District No.14 will hold its regular monthly meeting Monday, December 30, at 7 p.m. at the Electric City Fire Station. Eagles #2577 Meetings The Auxiliary meets the first and third Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m., during the winter months. The Eagles #2577 Aerie meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month. Library has Friday Story Time The Grand Coulee L... Full story
Grand Coulee Police 12/13 - A man living on Kelso Avenue in Electric City reported that someone dumped material into his hot tub. The police report stated that the material was the consistency of aquarium/reptile sand. It further stated that it appeared to be a malicious act. 12/16 - A Mazda truck parked illegally on Midway Avenue, with tabs that had expired over a year and a half ago, was removed by a tow vehicle. The vehicle was owned by a Nespelem man. - A driver’s license belonging to a Bridgeport man was found on Midway Avenue. When police... Full story
December 5th the Etheta Anderson Library hosted a “Lighting of the Library” party for the second time and over 125 people attended. All the children and adults were invited to attend and share cookies and punch provided by librarian Joette Berry, board members Terry McPherson, Christina Christopherson, Linda Black, Alberta Blanchard, Diane Canady and assistant librarians Joyce Dechenne and Dodie Boyd. Santa arrived by Grand Coulee Fire Department fire truck and 56 new books were given to the excited children. Drawings were held and the winners... Full story
• Coulee Dam Community Church A community candlelight service will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 24 (Christmas Eve) at the Coulee Dam Community Church located at 509 Central Drive, Coulee Dam. • United Methodist Church On Christmas Eve (Tuesday) at 7 p.m., the United Methodist Church in Grand Coulee will be celebrating the birth of our savior – “Love Came Down at Christmas”. Everyone is welcome. • Lutheran Church On Christmas Eve (Tuesday) Candlelight Services will be held at the Zion Lutheran Church in Grand Coulee at 7 p.m. and the Bet... Full story
Grand Coulee Police 12/9 - An Electric City man who lives on Washington Place told police that someone had taken a tow dolly from his place. The dolly cost $854.75, and was purchased in Ephrata. He gave police the serial number of the dolly. 12/10 - Dispatch requested that police check on a Swan’s delivery truck that was parked near the causeway bridge with its lights on and the driver inside. The truck was no longer there when police checked. - Police checked on an unoccupied vehicle with the motor running alongside Jess Ford. The vehicle w... Full story
Chamber to Meet The Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce will meet at noon this Thursday at Pepper Jack’s Bar & Grille. Kelly Buche, CPA from JR Newhouse will be speaking aobut end-of-year tax preparation for both businesses and individuals. There won’t be meetings Dec. 26 and Jan. 2. Enjoy the holidays. Eagles #2577 Meetings The Auxiliary meets the first and third Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m., during the winter months. Next meeting is the Christmas party potluck and gift exchange on Dec. 17 at 6 p.m.... Full story
Spring Canyon Alpacas is running a bazaar at the Red Door gift shop in Coulee Dam and demonstrating their wares, including alpaca yarn....
Chamber to Meet The Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce will meet at noon this Thursday at Pepper Jack’s Bar & Grille. Vinters & Brewers recap is on the agenda. Eagles #2577 Meetings The Auxiliary meets the first and third Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m., during the winter months. Next meeting is the Christmas party potluck and gift exchange on Dec. 17 at 6 p.m. The Last Chance Bazaar and Lunch is scheduled for Dec. 14 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. To reserve a free table call Margie at 633-3443. The Eagles #2577 Aerie meets on the second and f... Full story
A girl chats with Santa at the Grand Coulee Library lighting celebration Thursday night. The event packed the facility with kids and other patrons, who came for Santa, punch and cookies and door prizes. - Scott Hunter photo... Full story
Senior Meals Wed., Dec. 11 - Birthday and Christmas Dinner. Ham, Cheesy Potatoes, Scalloped Corn, Fruit Salad, Roll. POTLUCK DESSERT Thurs., Dec. 12 - Dinner Split Pea Soup with Ham, Egg Salad Sandwich, Mixed Green Salad, Fruit Crisp. Fri., Dec. 13 - Breakfast Biscuit & Sausage Gravy, Eggs, Fruit Bowl, Orange Juice. Senior Center General Meeting, 10 a.m. Mon., Dec. 16 - Breakfast Ham Slices, Eggs, French Toast, Pears, Orange Juice. Tues., Dec. 17 - Dinner Taco Salad, Veggie Salad Bar, Sour Cream, Salsa, Chips, Fruited Cupcakes. Wed., Dec. 18 -... Full story
Grand Coulee 11/28 - An out-of-the-area person reported that he had stopped at a local store and used his credit card and that a few days later he was advised by his credit card company that his card had been used in California to purchase items. He said the only place he used the card was in Grand Coulee. 12/2 - An Orondo driver was stopped for going 49 mph in a 35 mph zone and was ticketed for 45 mph and for not having insurance. - USBR Plant Protection told police that a vehicle had gone past guard station 1 without stopping. Police found th... Full story
This week's photos, including those not used, are up on our photo site. Here's a slide show you can share: 12-11-13 Star - Images by Scott Hunter...
The officers and board of directors of the Grand Coulee High School Alumni Association have decided it’s necessary to meet more often and on a regular basis. Dates selected are the third Wednesday of the months of February, May, and October to coincide with the main objective of the organization, the awarding of scholarships each spring to graduates of the local high school. The scheduled time will be 1 p.m., with meetings to be held at the United Methodist Church, 405 Center Street in Grand Coulee. Reminders for regular meeting dates will b... Full story
Wed., Dec. 4 - Dinner Beef Stew with Mixed Vegetables, Cornbread, Fruited Jello Mold, Brownies. Thurs., Dec. 5 - Dinner Fish & Chips, Coleslaw, Pea Salad, Banana Cream Pie. Fri., Dec. 6 - Breakfast Bacon & Eggs, Hashbrowns, Muffins, Applesauce, Orange Juice. Mon., Dec. 9 - Breakfast Bacon, Eggs, Potato Panckes, Mixed Fruit, Orange Juice. Tues., Dec. 10 - Dinner Lasagna, Garlic Bread, Winter Blend Veggies, Rice & Raisin Pudding Wed., Dec. 11 - Birthday and Christmas Dinner. Ham, Cheesy Potatoes, Scalloped Corn, Fruit Salad, Roll. POTLUCK... Full story
Chamber to Meet The Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce will meet at noon this Thursday at the American Legion Post to decorate for the Vintners & Brewers event set for Saturday night, Dec. 7. Ski/Snowboard Club Meeting Tonight Those interested in joining the Ski/Snowboard Club should attend the sign-up (and pay) meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 4, at 6:30 p.m. in the LRHS library. Parents need to attend this meeting with their child. This club is open to fourth graders and older. For more information call Sue Dickey 631-0318. Eagles #2577... Full story
Grand Coulee Police 11/22 - A man residing on Hill Avenue showed police where someone tried to gain entry into his home by forcing the front door. The door frame was cracked and the dead bolt lock would not work right. 11/25 - An officer learned that an Elmer City man wanted on a felony warrant was in a car heading in his direction. When the car passed the officer’s location, he stopped the vehicle, and arrested the wanted man and took him to Grant County Jail. - An Ephrata man was seen by mental health officials after his mother, from Coulee C... Full story
Zion Lutheran church members Ray Duclos, left and Evelyn Russell, right, present Care and Share Food Bank manager Fern Blaylock with a donation of $1,770, the results of the congregation's giving, plus and $800 match from Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. The church has made similar donations for the last 10 years. "We feel very blest as a congregation to be able to participate in this," Duclos said. The food bank had 170 Thanksgiving week packages of food ready to hand out Monday at its... Full story
The Trees of Sharing trees, decorated with ‘wish’ ornaments for more than 140 local children, are all around town. Trees are located in Grand Coulee at Funzee’s, Safeway Pharmacy, and Glacier (formerly North Cascades National) Bank, and at the Coulee Dam Federal Credit Union and Harvest Foods in Coulee Dam. You can contribute to a child’s joy by taking one or more ornaments from any one of the trees and shopping locally for a gift based on the information given on the ornament(s). Many excellent gift choices for children are available at stor... Full story
No Chamber Meeting The Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce will not be meeting this week due to the Thanksgiving Day holiday. Regular meeting will resume on Thursday, Dec. 5 at noon at the American Legion Post for decorating for the Vintners and Brewers event. Ski/Snowboard Club Meeting Those interested in joining the Ski/Snowboard Club should attend the sign-up (and pay) meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 4, at 6:30 p.m. in the LRHS library. Parents need to attend this meeting with their child. This club is open to fourth graders and older. For... Full story
EPHRATA, Wash. – Grant PUD commissioners approved an average rate increase of 2 percent on Monday, Nov. 26, during their regularly scheduled business meeting. The new rates, which vary by customer group, go into effect for all meters read after Jan. 1, 2014. The new rates are projected to increase retail revenue to the utility by 2 percent. Drivers behind the increase stem from a number of capital projects associated with the utility’s federal license to operate Priest Rapids and Wanapum dams. The board has directed staff to continue loo... Full story
Grand Coulee Police 11/11 - A Continental Heights man was taken to jail on a charge of domestic violence and violating a no-contact order. The report stated that the man shoved out of the door and spat on a woman with whom he had been in a relationship. Then he went to Safeway where he attempted to pull her hair, the report stated. - A Burdin Boulevard man was in possession of a $2,000 air purification device taken from near the Moose Lodge. The report was forwarded to the Grant County prosecutor for charging. - A man was stopped after he... Full story
Chamber to Meet at Noon The Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its noon meeting at Siam Palace in Grand Coulee on Thursday, Nov. 21. The program will be presented by Terri Riley-Brown and Julie Johnson of Assured Hospice & Home Health. Remember, next week there will be no meeting due to the Thanksgiving holiday. Ski/Snowboard Club Meeting Those interested in joining the Ski/Snowboard Club should attend the sign-up (and pay) meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 4, at 6:30 p.m. in the LRHS library. Parents need to attend this meeting with... Full story
Elizabeth Rangel, a 1998 graduate of Lake Roosevelt High School who now works as an outreach assistant at Highline Community College in Des Moines, Wash., spoke to local middle school and high school students Monday, divulging secrets of physical and sexual abuse she had held close while she was a teenager. Rangel, who graduated from Central Washington University while working full time and with a new daughter, said she'd led a hard life and made hard choices. "Don't tell yourself you can't do...
Thurs., Nov. 21 - Dinner Pork Cutlets, Scalloped Potatoes, Assorted Vegetables, Molded Fruit Salad, Apple Surprise. Fri., Nov. 22 - Breakfast Polish Sausage and Cheese Scramble, Hashbrowns, Toast, Apricots, Orange Juice. Mon., Nov. 25 - Breakfast Ham Steak and Eggs, Pancakes, Bowl of Fruit, Orange Juice. Tues., Nov. 26 - Dinner Beef Stew, Assorted Salad Bar, Biscuits, Walnut Apple Dessert. Wed., Nov. 27 - Dinner Hamburger Steak with Sauteed Onions, Rosemary Au Gratin Potatoes, Mixed Vegetables, Fruited Jello Salad, Pudding. Thurs., Nov. 28... Full story
Chamber to Meet at Noon The Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its noon meeting at Siam Palace in Grand Coulee on Thursday, Nov. 14. The program will be presented by Jenn Tate and April Wertz of Earth and Sky Studios. They will be talking about Social Media practices. CMC Guild The Coulee Medical Center Guild (auxiliary) will hold regular meetings on the third Tuesday of each month. The next scheduled meeting and lunch is November 19 at noon at CMC. The Guild is in need of new members. Please join us. For information call... Full story