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Most of the federal government shutdown at midnight on Friday, before reopening on Monday night, raising the question of how our local-area federal agencies were affected, and how they would be affected in the event of another shutdown. Lynne Brougher, public affairs officer of the Grand Coulee Power Office for the Bureau of Reclamation, said that the Grand Coulee Dam is not affected by a shutdown. “Because the majority of our funding for Grand Coulee Dam is not congressionally appropriated, a government shutdown does not impact Grand Coulee Da...
January 29 proved to be a rough night for Lake Roosevelt basketball as the visiting Brewster Bears mauled the Raiders 63-33, and the Lady Bears beat the Lady Raiders 53-39. Both LR teams are still looking at some post-season action after the last two regular season games come later this week which will help determine seeding. Read more about it all in the upcoming Star and in the meantime check out these short videos showing baskets made by Raider Adam George and Lady Raider Kayla St....
When Coulee Medical Center's infection control nurse went home for the weekend a couple weeks ago, the state of Washington was in the green, but had turned dark red by Monday morning. Those are the colors that represent the best and the worst cases on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's map of the spread of flu across the country. Sandy Edwards is the infection control czar at the local hospital, which was recognized by the state Dept. of Health this year for its control procedures,...
A resident of River Drive has proposed that it be turned into a “school zone” and earned the support of the school district. Amanda Burton appeared before the Grand Coulee Dam School District board of directors Monday night to make her proposal, citing the fact that there are no crosswalks allowing students walking to school to cross River Drive, which is SR-155 as it passes the school in Coulee Dam. “It is only a matter of time before a speeding semi hits a child and I would prefer the school be proactive in preventing this rather than react...
Fire and ambulance calls recounted The Grand Coulee volunteer fire department had 52 fire calls and 480 ambulance calls in 2017, according to a report to the city council last week. In December, the final reporting month, the fire department answered six calls: two in Grand Coulee, including one on an alarm and a second on a citizen assist; two in Coulee Dam on mutual aid; and two in Lincoln County on controlled burns. The ambulance service had 34 calls, five in Coulee Dam, 22 in Grand Coulee and six transports. City salaries approved Grand...
How do you make a building constructed in 1938 look new? You can, but it takes hundreds of hours of painstaking work to make it happen. Solveig Chaffee has done it. She plans to open the Voltage Coffee House at 140 Spokane Way in Grand Coulee in late March or early April. The building originally housed the Carpenter's Union when it opened in 1938, and later a hair salon and at one time a bakery. Solveig laughingly stated last week that, "I've created a job for myself." People familiar with the...
Garrett Jess, left, presents Grand Coulee Dam School District Superintendent Paul Turner with a check for $667, funding the Steve Breeze Memorial Scholarship at Lake Roosevelt High School. Breeze was a former principal at Lake Roosevelt High School and died from a bout with cancer. Jess Ford also partially provides the school's Driver's Education vehicle. - Roger S. Lucas photo...
A proposal for a student body assembly and concert focusing on opioid addiction, plus a dance, got approval from the school board to proceed Monday night. Making the presentation were James Pakootas and Miah Bearcub, both telling their personal experiences with opioids, drugs ranging from morphine to many common painkillers to heroin. Pakootas explained to the school board that the program was fully funded by the Colville Tribes. He cited his own battle with addiction, and Bearcub called attention to the fact that she lost both her parents in...
The Grand Coulee Dam School District has two new bus drivers. And they need more. Joining the drivers recently were Joan Gross and Chris Wonch. They had completed a comprehensive training schedule and were both on routes last Tuesday. Gross had a route in Electric City and Wonch was subbing for another driver. Both were trained by Transportation Supervisor Stephanie Duclos. "We need more drivers," Duclos said last week. She would welcome anyone interested to get in touch with her at the...
Nespelem School Superintendent Mary Hall noted Monday night that school board members were now about halfway through their year and it was time to recognize them and thank them for their dedication. “There’s a lot of responsibility,” Hall said. “I just wanted to say thank you.” She gave each member a small bouquet of flowers from Seaton’s Grove Greenhouse, paid for with her own money. Director Nancy Armstrong-Montes was also recognized with a certificate from the Washington School Directors Association after having completed a course on A...
In 2013, the Federal Government shut down for 16 days. What that meant for those of us wishing to access our very own Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area (LRNRA) at that time was nothing short of unbelievable. Operating under a Contingency Plan for a lapse in funding developed by the Director of the National Park Service (a Presidential appointee), in conjunction with the Secretary of the Interior (a Presidential Cabinet post), the NPS spent untold taxpayer dollars to physically block access to over 600 miles of shoreline, 26 different...
11 has arrived! Are you searching for a New Year’s resolution, but just aren’t exactly sure what you should resolve to do? Do you love children and think they deserve to be cared for in a safe and nurturing home? If you answered yes to either of those questions, you should consider becoming a foster parent to one (or more) of the thousands of children who are currently in foster care in Washington state. What’s that, you say? You’d love to foster but fear you would get too attached to the children in your care and it would break your heart f...
How do students get real-life looks into a career without holding down a job? The answer is being a “Job Shadow.” This gives students a real opportunity to walk in the shoes of a career or job that interests them the most. The problem: shadow opportunities have been disappearing in our community. With privacy regulations and insurance coverage changing, adding in increasing workloads for business owners and employees, it has become harder and harder for local students to find professionals wil...
Despite the potential for broadband to modernize the economy in rural America, access and availability continue to lag. The President’s recent executive order affirmed this limitation and the need to commit resources to close rural America’s digital divide. Yet, the ability to pinpoint where service is and is not available is fundamental to closing the digital divide in rural areas. Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, funding was allocated to establish a comprehensive nationwide map of existing broadband capability and ava...
1 Years Ago The Colville Tribe’s two lumber mills are receiving about 100 truckloads of logs a day and loggers are keeping up with their goal of cleaning out a 9,000-acre section of the forest fire burn. The Raiders are still firmly atop the Caribou Trail League standings. LR has defeated every team in the league once and Tonasket twice, while remaining undefeated in CTL action. Shane Proctor took top honors in the World’s Toughest Rodeo event in Raleigh, N.C., last Saturday and currently is third in the standings in the race for prize mon...
Betty Marie (Allen) Fields passed away peacefully, with her husband by her side, on Wednesday, January 17, 2018, in Wilbur, Washington. Betty was born on March 17, 1932, in Ogden, Utah, to Lillis and Leon Ross Allen. She was baptized and confirmed on March 2, 1941, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Ogden, Utah. Like many other families in the Grand Coulee area, Betty's family moved here in the 1940s so that her father could go to work on the construction of the Grand Coulee... Full story
Ledora Kelly, 91, passed away at her home in Grand Coulee, Washington, on Saturday, January 13, 2018, with loved ones at her side. She was born on September 17, 1926, in Lewiston, Idaho, to Lee and Tyler Pinkston. An only child until the birth of her sister 18 years later, "Lee," as she was known, lived in many places around the U.S. due to her father's work in the construction industry. She attended schools in many different places, making lifelong friends along the way. She graduated from... Full story
Gayle Jeanine (Hope) Kenerson was born December 5, 1950, to Don and Peg Hope in Ephrata, Washington. She passed away on Friday, January 5, 2018, in Denver, Colorado, after a long, courageous, battle with leukemia. Gayle attended Coulee Dam High School and graduated in 1969. She is survived by her husband, Erby Kenerson, of Denver; and her brother, James Hope, of Gig Harbor, Washington. Gayle and Erby were blessed with two daughters: Jessica and Katherine Kenerson. She enjoyed being a grandma to... Full story
Strate Funeral Home is pleased to announce the addition of Dan Verheul to their staff. Dan is a licensed funeral director/embalmer who has worked in the funeral industry for over 30 years. Dan will also be the pre-planning funeral counselor for Strate Funeral Home. Dan previously worked in Spokane, Washington, but is very familiar with working in smaller communities. Dan is very active with the Spokane Lilac Festival Association, where he has served as a director for the last four years. Dan is happy to join the staff and work with Mike, James...
Wed., Jan. 24 – Dinner Ham and Bean Soup, Biscuit, Cheesy Cauliflower, Cottage Cheese w/Pineapple, Cook’s Choice Thurs., Jan. 25 – Dinner Baked Fish, Baked Potato, Lemon Broccoli, Mixed Fruit, Parfait Fri., Jan. 28 – Breakfast Sausage Links, Eggs, Pancakes, Fruit Bowl, Orange Juice Mon., Jan. 29 – Breakfast Ham Scramble, Hash Browns, Toast, Fruit Bowl, Orange Juice Tues., Jan. 30 – Dinner Taco Soup, Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Salad and Fruit Bar, Cookies Wed., Jan. 31 – Dinner Hamburger Steak, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Peas and Carrots, Peac...
Chamber to Meet The Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce will meet at noon this Thursday, January 25, at Siam Palace in Grand Coulee. Mickey Webb from Grant County Fairgrounds ad County Fair will be the guest speaker this week. Coulee Creators Meet on Tuesdays Coulee Creators meet at 412 Federal Ave. Room 207, Grand Coulee. Contact Marlene Oddie at KISSed Quilts or 509-386-5715 for further details. Hours are normally Tuesdays 1-4 p.m. Grant County Fire Dist. 14 to Meet Grant County Fire District 14 will hold its regular monthly meeting...
Raider wrestlers mixed and matched in Pateros last week before heading to Kittitas for a tournament where Tony Nichols won first and Kaleb Horn won second for the Raiders in their weight divisions. To get his first-place spot in the 152-pound weight division Saturday in Kittitas, Nichols won by technical fall, 15-0, against Lopez from Oroville; pinned Burvee from Ellensburg at the one-minute, 59-second mark; and defeated Jones from Colfax 6-2. "It was a hard fought match," remarked Head Coach...
The Raider boys made mincemeat out of the Mountain Lions, lost a non-league game against the Bulldogs, and won a close one against the Trojans last week. In Liberty Bell on Jan. 16, the Raiders earned a solid win over the Mountain Lions, with a final score of 71-41. "We came out and played hard," said Head Coach Jeremy Crollard. "They are starting to play more like a team. As the year has gone on, they're doing pretty good with everything. Our younger guys are getting more experience and...
After a big win preceded by two losses last week, the Lady Raiders are tied for league standing with Liberty Bell. Lake Roosevelt lost on the road to Liberty Bell, lost a non-league home game against Okanogan, and won by a landslide against Manson. In Liberty Bell on Jan. 16, the Lady Raiders lost 58-46 against the Mountain Lions. "You can't win when the other team shoots 42 free throws," Head Coach Wallace Pleasants said. "We never had our starting lineup on the floor except maybe two possessio...
Wed., Jan. 24 LRHS Basketball here with Tonasket, girls varsity 6 p.m., Boys varsity 7:30 6 p.m., LRJH Wrestling here with Tonasket/Okanogan and Pateros Thurs., Jan. 25 5 p.m., LRJH Girls’ basketball here with Tonasket LRHS Basketball at Omak (NL) Sat., Jan. 27 LRHS Basketball at Bridgeport (L) Mon., Jan. 29 4:30 p.m., LRJV Boys’ basketball here with Brewster, middle school gym 4:30 p.m., LRJV Girls’ basketball here with Brewster, LR gym 6 p.m., LR Girls’ Varsity basketball here with Brewster, LR gym 7:30 p.m., Boys’ Varsity at LR gym 5 p.m...
