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News, views and advertising of the Grand Coulee Dam Area
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Anyone in the community experiencing the loss of a loved one is invited to come and share support! There are two groups meeting during the summer: one the last Wednesday evening of each month from 7-8 p.m. and the other on the first Thursday morning of each month 10:30 - 11:30 a.m., both at the Coulee Dam Community Church.... Full story
A community youth group will be starting up again under the director of Pastor Kevin Lind of the Coulee Dam Community Presbyterian Church and Pastor Adrian Harris of the Grand Coulee Church of the Nazarene. It will meet at the middle school on Sundays from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., and is open to middle school and high school students. The first meeting is Sunday, Sept. 9, and a giant ice cream sundae is in the works.... Full story
Chamber to Meet at Eagles Lodge Grand Coulee Chamber will meet Thursday, Sept. 6,at noon at the Eagles Lodge in Grand Coulee. Grant County Mosquito Dist. 2 to Meet Grant County Mosquito District No. 2 will hold its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 5, (tonight) at 7 p.m. at the Electric City Fire Department. Meal Benefits the Care & Share Food Bank Eagles Lodge will be hosting a food drive for the Care and Share Food Bank to help stock the bank’s shelves. It will be held Sunday, Sept. 9, from 2 to 7 p.m., a chicken dinner including ba... Full story
Grand Coulee Police 8/25 - Police picked up a man at Banks Lake Pub wanted on several warrants. He was taken to Grant County Jail. - A woman entering a yard on Division Street to deliver some tomatoes was bitten on the leg by a dog. Police told the owner of the dog that a report would be filed and the incident reviewed for a possible declaration of the dog being dangerous. - A Montana man was found asleep in his car off Martin Road and the officer could smell alcohol in the car. His license was suspended in both Montana and Washington, and the... Full story
After 32 years, Dan Fagerlie is retiring Aug. 31 as WSU Ferry County and Colville Reservation Extension director-educator and 4-H agent, his office announced last week. Fegrelie started in the area in 1980. He worked with 4-H leaders to build Ferry County 4-H into one of the strongest programs in the state, as well as having one the longest running 4-H Challenge Programs on the Colville Reservation. Working with the Colville Confederated Tribes, he opened a branch office in Nespelem. On Sept. 22, the Ferry County Fair Association will host a... Full story
Chamber to Meet at Pepper Jack’s Grand Coulee Chamber will meet Thursday, August 30,at noon at Pepper Jack’s Bar and Grille in Grand Coulee. Grant County Port Dist. 7 to Meet Grant County Port Dist. 7 will hold its regular monthly meeting Thursday, Aug. 30, at 5 p.m. at the Grand Coulee Dam Airport office.... Full story
Grand Coulee 8/16 - Police found a large white fluffy dog loose on Burdin Boulevard. The dog was taken to the veterinary clinic and later picked up by its owner. 8/17 - A Grand Coulee man was cited for reckless driving and hit and run when the vehicle he was driving left the road on “A” Street and crashed into a utility pole. The vehicle suffered $2,000 damage and the driver had a broken nose which was treated at Coulee Medical Center. The man, after treatment, walked away from the hospital and later called police to talk with them about the in... Full story
CHAMBER TO MEET AT PEPPER JACK’S Grand Coulee Chamber will meet Thursday, August 16,at noon at Pepper Jack’s Bar and Grille in Grand Coulee. COMMUNITY WATCH TO MEET An Electric City Community Watch Meeting will take place Monday, Aug. 27 at 7 p.m. at Electric City Fire Hall. TOPS MEETINGS TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Chapter meets on Tuesdays at 9:15 a.m. at Grand Coulee Senior Center prior to the exercise group gathering at 10 a.m. Come and join for the health of it. TOPS#WA1490, Coulee Dam meets on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m., meeting fol...
Grand Coulee Police 8/4 - A woman on Goodfellow in Electric City told police that she thought her live-in boyfriend was making homemade explosives in the laundry room. Police found cardboard tubes and multiple small kegs of black and gun powder. She said her boyfriend had a compound in Omak where she said he had a “bunker type” structure half buried in the ground. Police are forwarding the information to Omak officials. 8/10 - Police checked on a dog in a car while its owner was on a tour of Grand Coulee Dam. The reporting party was afraid tha...
Dennis Montes wears Democratic Party paraphernalia at his birthday party in Nespelem Saturday as he prepares to attend the Democratic National Convention as a state delegate Sept. 4 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Montes hopes to send stories to The Star from the convention....
Grand Coulee Library has had a great Summer Reading Program this year with programs and activities that focused on dreams, wishes, hopes and aspirations, said Librarian Joette Barry. “Dream Big! Read!” will end this week, so to end the summer Grand Coulee Library is “Chasing a Dream” and “Going for the Gold” in the final week. Everyone turning in reading hours through Friday Aug. 24 will also get a gold medal. So find your reading records and bring them to the Library this week. Go for the Gold!...
Wed., Aug. 22 - Dinner Meat Loaf, Au’Gratin Potatoes, Peas, Fruit Salad, Cook’s Choice Dessert. Thurs., Aug. 23 - Dinner Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Assorted Veggie & Fruit Trays, Rice Crispy Treats. Grocery Shopping & Errands with Sara. Fri., Aug. 24 - Breakfast Sausage Links, Egg, French Toast, Mixed Fruit, Orange Juice. Mon., Aug. 27 - Breakfast Camp Hash with Gravy, Breakfast Meats, Eggs & Veggies, Toast, Apricots, Orange Juice. Tues., Aug. 28 - Dinner Sausage & Cheese Pizza, Veggie & Fruit Salad Bar, Ice Cream with Fruit Topping. Wed., Aug...
Anyone in the community experiencing the loss of a loved one is invited to come and share support! There are two groups meeting during the summer: one the last Wednesday evening of each month from 7-8 p.m. and the other on the first Thursday morning of each month 10:30 - 11:30 a.m., both at the Coulee Dam Community Church.... Full story
Grand Coulee Church of the Nazarene will be holding a movie night on Saturday, August 18, from 5-8 p.m. Families with children sixth grade and younger are invited to take in a free “Veggie Tales” movie. Also, free family photos will be offered along with outdoor games, free food and popcorn. To request your free ticket call 633-2186 or drop by the church.... Full story
Grand Coulee All School The final plans for the Grand Coulee All-School Reunion Aug. 17-18 have been made, with a self-guided tour of the old high school from 10 a.m. to noon and then the potluck picnic at the North Dam Park on Saturday starting at noon and continuing until all are through talking and catching up with each other. There will be door prize drawings and live music starting at 5 p.m. The Friday night schedule for individual class get-togethers are tentatively set with a no-host buffet at Pepper Jack’s for all wishing to attend w... Full story
Wed., Aug. 15 - Dinner Spinach & Ham Quiche, Country Potatoes, Fruit Bowl, Cinnamon Rolls Thurs., Aug. 16 - Dinner Chicken Fettuccini, Noodles, Garlic Bread, Broccoli, Fruited Jello. Fri., Aug. 17 - Breakfast Ham Steak, Eggs, O’Brien Potatoes, Toast, Seasonal Fruit, Orange Juice. Mon., Aug. 20 - Breakfast Bacon & Eggs, Hashbrowns, Toast, Pears, Orange juice. Tues., Aug. 21 - Dinner Chicken Quesadilla, Veggie & Fruit Salad Bar, Chips & Salsa, Cookie. Wed., Aug. 22 - Dinner Meat Loaf, Au’Gratin Potatoes, Peas, Fruit Salad, Cook’s Choice Desse... Full story
Chamber to Meet at Pepper Jack’s Grand Coulee Chamber will meet Thursday, August 16,at noon at Pepper Jack’s Bar and Grille in Grand Coulee. TOPS Meetings TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Chapter meets on Tuesdays at 9:15 a.m. at Grand Coulee Senior Center prior to the exercise group gathering at 10 a.m. Come and join for the health of it. TOPS#WA1490, Coulee Dam meets on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m., meeting following weigh in downstairs in the ground level fellowship hall in the Coulee Dam Community Presbyterian Church, 509 Central Ave., across fro... Full story
Nebraska City, Neb. — Spruce up your landscape by joining the Arbor Day Foundation in August. Everyone who joins the nonprofit Arbor Day Foundation with a $10 donation will receive 10 free Colorado blue spruce trees through the Foundation’s Trees for America campaign. The trees will be shipped postpaid at the right time for planting in each member’s area, which falls between October 15 and December 10. The 6- to 12-inch trees are guaranteed to grow or they will be replaced free of charge. “Colorado blue spruce trees provide homeowners with nu... Full story
Coulee Dam Police 7/30 - A man on Central Drive reported an intoxicated man on the roof of a house nearby. Police couldn’t locate any person on the roof of the place, and the officer explained to the man that a person has right to drink and work on his place if he wants to. 7/30 - Police advised residents living on Pine, Fir and Holly that their properties were in violation of the city code and they should clean up their properties. 8/2 - A dog barking brought police to a residence on Douglas Street. The officer knocked on the door and could h... Full story
Grand Coulee All School The final plans for the Grand Coulee All-School Reunion Aug. 17-18 have been made, with a self-guided tour of the old high school from 10 a.m. to noon and then the potluck picnic at the North Dam Park on Saturday starting at noon and continuing until all are through talking and catching up with each other. There will be door prize drawings and live music starting at 5 p.m. The Friday night schedule for individual class get-togethers are tentatively set with a no-host buffet at Pepper Jack’s for all wishing to attend w... Full story
Senior Meals Wed., Aug. 8 - Dinner Pot Roast with Potatoes, Carrots & Onions, Fruit Salad, Rolls, Cake. Happy Birthday! Thurs., Aug. 9 - Dinner French Dip with AuJus, Seasoned Fries, Pea Salad, Pudding & Fruit Parfait. Grocery Shopping and Errands with Sara. Fri., Aug. 10 - Breakfast Biscuits & Sausage Gravy, Eggs, Bowl of Fruit, Orange Juice. Board meeting 9 a.m. General meeting 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 13 - Breakfast Meat & Cheese Omelet, Pancakes, Seasonal Fruit, Orange Juice. Tues., Aug. 14 - Dinner BBQ Beef, Mac & Cheese, Veggie Salad Bar,... Full story
Chamber to Meet at Pepper Jack’s Grand Coulee Chamber will meet Thursday, August 8,at noon at Pepper Jack’s Bar and Grille in Grand Coulee. Stefan Newbury of Tri Freaks will be here to update the group on the September 15 Triathlon. Wenatchee Valley Erratics Chapter of the Ice Age Floods to Meet Wenatchee Valley Erratics Chapter of the Ice Age Floods Institute will meet Tuesday, Aug. 14, at 7 p.m., at Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center, 127 South Mission, Wenatchee. There will be an update on almost 10 years of research, mapping dis... Full story
Rotary Club members finish up cleaning out a carport Saturday at the home of Mardee Davis in Electric City, who has asked for help getting the home in shape after drug users, including her son, trashed it. She’s trying to gain custody of her grandchildren who entered foster care after their father’s imprisonment. Pictured are Davis, left, and Rotarians Bob Valen, Jim Keene and Merle Kennedy. Not pictured in the project are Gene Gross and Scott Hunter. The group hauled 4,260 pounds to the Del... Full story
The North Central Regional Library is hosting a summer gala for the summer reading program this Friday, Aug. 10, at 10:30 a.m. All ages are welcome to this free program! You may continue to turn in your reading hours until school starts.... Full story
Grand Coulee Police 7/30 - USBR’s Plant Protection requested that police use their explosives-detecting dog to aid in the search of a Canadian truck making a delivery. Nothing was found. 7/31 - Police responded to an incident in which a 2-year-old child had suffered a broken wrist. Police were called by an emergency room doctor who said the break would not occur from a fall by a 2-year-old. Child Protective Services was called after interviews of the two adults. - A woman who lives on West Grand Avenue in Electric City said she saw a man w... Full story