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News, views and advertising of the Grand Coulee Dam Area
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Partner with the Trees of Sharing Committee in blessing a child who might not otherwise receive a gift at Christmastime by taking a moment to complete a Trees of Sharing ‘wish slip’ at one of the following locations: Coulee Family Medicine, Safeway Pharmacy, Harvest Foods, and the Coulee Dam Federal Credit Union. A slip, giving sizes and wishes, the street address or specific directions to the respective residences, and a phone number must be completed for EACH child in a family. This information is necessary so the gifts can be delivered to... Full story
The annual community Thanksgiving Dinner will be held Sunday, Nov. 18 beginning at 2 p.m., at the Senior Center on Main Street in Grand Coulee. The dinner is free.... Full story
No Chamber Luncheon Meeting The Chamber of Commerce meeting will not be holding a luncheon meeting in lieu of their after-hours meeting Thursday night beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Starkey building at 17 Midway Ave., Grand Coulee. See our ad on page 2. Grant County Mosquito Dist. to Meet Grant County Mosquito District 2 will hold its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 7 (tonight) at 7 p.m. at the Electric City City Hall. OES to Meet Order of Eastern Star will be holding its meeting Thursday, Nov. 9 in short form. Dinner has been moved... Full story
Lake Roosevelt High School students gather around a bonfire in the parking lot Thursday night in a school spirit-boosting tradition. Along with the big fire, several smaller campfires allowed roasting marshmallows. Hot dogs, however, were served off a gas barbecue grill. — Scott Hunter photo... Full story
Chamber at Siam Palace The Chamber of Commerce meeting will be held Thursday, Nov. 1, at noon at the Siam Palace. Debbie Bigelow, Director of Community Outreach for Coulee Medical Center will speak on grant writing essentials. Debbie and chamber member Birdie Hensley recently attended a grant writing seminar and will be sharing at the chamber luncheon tips on how to structure, format and write a successful grant. International Survivors of Suicide Day Set The International Survivors of Suicide Day is set for Saturday, Nov. 17. This is a day of... Full story
Senior meals Wed., Oct. 31 - Dinner Chili Hallo-weenies, with Cheese and Onions, Potato Salad, Fruit Face Surprise, Mud Cups. Thurs,. Nov. 1 - Dinner Creamed Tuna & Peas on Biscuits, Veggie Salad, Spinach, Peaches, grocery shopping and errands with Sara. Fri., Nov. 2 - Breakfast Sausage and Cheese Omelet, Hashbrowns, Toast, Applesauce, Orange Juice. Mon., Nov. 5 - Breakfast Bacon & Eggs, Pancakes, Bowl of Fruit, Orange Juice. Tues., Nov. 6 - Dinner Salisbury Steak, Baked Potatoes w/Sour Cream, Veggie & Fruit Bar, Bob’s Strawberry Sundae, with a... Full story
Grand Coulee Police 10/19 - Officers were called to Jackson Street and SR-155 in Electric City, where there was a report of an intoxicated man in the roadway. Police spotted the man and told him to stay off the road and he nodded that he understood. - A woman on Burdin Boulevard told police that her 16-year-old son was a runaway, and then noticed that she had a text message from him. She decided to delay filing the report. - A woman reported that she and her boyfriend had broken up and that he had taken her car. She was calling from the... Full story
The International Survivors of Suicide Day is set for Saturday, Nov. 17. This is a day of love and remembrance of those we have lost to suicide. This is a healing conference where survivors of suicide loss come together in the community for support and guidance. There will be a conference at the Nespelem Community Center beginning at 11 a.m. Keynote speaker is Arnold Thomas Jr., MSW, who is a motivational speaker and chaplain. A lunch will be provided. Please bring a picture of your lost loved one for the memory quilt. To RSVP, go the the... Full story
The 2012 Colorama Rodeo Queen Caelan Pitts hands over the chaps to 2013 Queen Erin Wieldraayer as Moses Lake Roundup Queen Jade Thompson lends support to the rodeo cause. Wieldraayer, a senior at Royal High School, was selected Sunday at the Ridge Riders clubhouse. — Scott Hunter photo... Full story
Hensley to Speak on the Coulee Pioneer Museum At the chamber of commerce luncheon at noon Thursday at La Presa, Birdie Hensley will be speaking on the building of Coulee Pioneer Museum. All are invited to attend. Planet Earth Players to Meet Planet Earth Players will meet Thursday, October 25, at 7 p.m. at the Grand Gallery Theater on Main Street in Grand Coulee to discuss a winter performance. All community members are invited. District Meeting for Eagles District meeting for the Grand Coulee Eagles Aerie will be held Sunday, Oct. 28. Joint... Full story
Grand Coulee Police 10/15 - A Walla Walla driver and passenger both picked up tickets for not wearing their seatbelts. The driver also was ticketed for expired license tabs on both his vehicle and trailer. - Police investigated an alleged assault on a woman from a Continental Heights apartment by her live-in boyfriend. The woman told police that during a minor argument she picked up the phone to call her father for help but the boyfriend prevented her from making the call, and then hit her with his hands. The boyfriend, an Electric City man,...
People with digital tablet e-readers can check out that form of book from the local library, and the library will offer a how-to session on Thursday. Urging patrons, “Don’t be spooked by your Nook or Kindle,” the Grand Coulee library is offering the event from 4-7 p.m., Oct. 25. You can learn how to download “eBooks” from the library to your digital device. Crafts for kids will also be offered at that time.... Full story
Coulee Community Choir presents for your listening pleasure a collection of familiar traditional American spirituals. Come along “When the Saints Go Marching In,” travel “The Jericho Road”, or “Climb Up The Mountain Children” … Wanna ride? “Get On Board Little Children”. “If I Have My Ticket, Can I Ride?” “cause “This Train” is bound for glory. “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot”, and “Steal Away” to that “Deep River”. Come in out of the cold and spend a Sunday afternoon, enjoy the music. It will be held Sunday, Oct. 21, at 3 p.m. at St. Henry’s Catho... Full story
Senior Meals Wed., Oct. 17 - Dinner Overn Baked Chicken, Scalloped Potatoes, Corn, Fruit Cobbler Thurs., Oct. 18 - Dinner Mac & Cheese with Ham, Broccoli, Carrot Salad, Fruit & Pudding Parfait. Fri., Oct. 19 - Breakfast Sausage & Cheese Omelet, O’Brien Potatoes, Toast, Cinnamon Applesauce, Orange Juice. Mon., Oct. 22 - Breakfast Sausage Links, Eggs, Pancakes, Bowl of Seasonal Fruit, Orange Juice. Tues., Oct. 23 - Dinner Sausage Penne with Red Sauce, Veggie Salad Bar, Garlic Bread, Fruit Jello Wed., Oct. 24 - Dinner Teriyaki Chicken Over Bed o... Full story
Anyone in the community experiencing the loss of a loved one is invited to come and share support! The group meets the first Thursday morning of each month 10:30 - 11:30 a.m., at the Coulee Dam Community Church.... Full story
Keller, WA (October 10, 2012) – Students in Keller Elementary school, located on the Colville Reservation, joined millions of young people across the nation to become scientists for the day during the fifth annual 4-H National Youth Science Day (NYSD). As part of the Colville Reservation Extension STAR (Science & Technology Across the Reservation) program, this annual event seeks to spark an early youth interest in science and future science careers, and to reclaim the nation's position of l... Full story
Hansen to Speak on Parks Levy At the chamber of commerce luncheon at noon Thursday at La Presa, Commission Chairman Phil Hansen will speak on the proposed levy for the Coulee Area Park and Recreation District. The district has put the question on the Nov. 6 ballot. Planet Earth Players to Meet Planet Earth Players will meet Thursday, October 25, at 7 p.m. at the Grand Gallery Theater on Main Street in Grand Coulee to discuss a winter performance. All community members are invited. TOPS Meetings TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Chapter meets on... Full story
Grand Coulee 10/5 - An officer was called to Western Avenue in Electric City, where a German Shepherd was growling at a boy on a scooter and wouldn’t let him pass. The dog was later found on Grand Avenue East and a cousin of the dog’s owner tied it up. - Police told a group of people going door to door in Electric City selling vacuum cleaners that they needed a permit. The officer told the group where they could go to get a permit. - A man living on Dill Avenue told police that someone had taken his vehicle overnight. He said he parked it in... Full story
There are an estimated 1,000 wild horses roaming free on the Colville Indian Reservation that have caused significant damage to certain areas they occupy, the tribal Fish and Wildlife Dept. says. The areas that have become overgrazed contribute to the spread of invasive species, compaction, and erosion. The horses also compete with big game animals for forage, the department stated in a press release. “The forage resource is being harmed because the horse is re-grazing the new growth as soon as... Full story
GCD Chamber to Meet at CMC Cafeteria The chamber of commerce will meet this Thursday, Oct. 11 at the CMC cafeteria. A tour of the new mammogram/radiology department will be done in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month. Those interested should meet in the CMC main lobby at noon. Douglas County Fire Protection Dist. 3 Commissioners Meeting Douglas County Fire Protection District 3 fire commissioner meeting will be held Thursday, Oct. 11, at 7 p.m. at the Douglas County Shop, highway 174 and mile post 14.4. OES to MEET Grand Coulee Dam Chapter... Full story
Grand Coulee Police 10/1 - Coulee Playland reported that someone had taken two full 6-gallon gas cans from boats the firm rents. The loss was reported at $160, and the firm planned to review its security cameras to see if the theft was caught on camera. - A passenger’s explanation of why he wasn’t wearing his seatbelt didn’t sit too well with an officer who asked him why. The man responded that they had just left the house. When the vehicle was stopped it was a quarter mile away from the driver’s house. The passenger was cited on the seatbel... Full story
Are you in any of our most recent photos? Here's a slideshow of activity in the last week. Click through to see a gallery of 199 photos. 10-10-12 Star - Images by Scott Hunter... Full story
Zion Lutheran Church is busy preparing to celebrate it’s 75th Anniversary. Pastor Hugo Guerney came to town in 1935. Zion was incorporated on October 4, 1937, and has been a part of the community ever since. The 75th Anniversary celebration will be on Sunday, October 7 with former Pastor Dan Wurster preaching at the regular morning service at 11 am. Pastor Wurster served Zion from 1973 to 1976 during the building and dedication of the currrent building. Pastor Ken Goodfellow, who served Zion f... Full story
Coulee Community Choir will be holding a free concert Sunday, Oct. 21, at 3 p.m. at St. Henry’s Catholic Church in Grand Coulee. Come listen to old-time songs. Refreshments to follow.... Full story
Grant County residents can get food worker cards online The Grant County Health District is pleased to announce the availability of food worker card classes on the internet for Grant County residents. Residents will need a credit card and printer. To get your food worker card over the internet go to: http://foodworkercard.wa.gov or www.granthealth.org With the convenience of the internet class, the Moses Lake Health District office will no longer be offering the 5 p.m. class on Thursdays. The remainder of health district in-person classes will... Full story