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 chamber of commerce’s 2016 contract with Electric City, good for nearly $27,000 for advertising use, was voided last Tuesday night by city council members because the wording of the contract returned to the city in April had been altered. The city is sending out the original contract again this week. If it isn’t signed and returned, the hotel/motel funds will continue to remain with the city. The council had agreed to provide the Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce $30,000 for this year but would take back $3,208.51, the amount the... Full story
About 40 people showed up Saturday at the Vet's Center to hear and take part in discussions about the revitalization of Electric City. The meeting, the first of two scheduled, was to get input on what residents would like to see in the future for the city. Washington State University professor Kathleen Ryan conducted the meeting after Electric City Deputy Clerk Russell Powers explained the reason for the meeting - to get ideas from the public of what they would like to see Electric City become... Full story
The Mobile Food Bank of 2nd Harvest will distribute free produce, nutritious perishable products and other groceries for families in need at Zion Lutheran Church, Tuesday, May 24 from 10 a.m. to noon. Last year’s 2nd Harvest visit distributed 7,230 pounds of vegetables and perishable foods, and officials here said that about 10,000 pounds of free food should be available this year. Those attending the free food distribution are asked to bring their own boxes. This year, there will be two such free distributions of food by 2nd Harvest. The s... Full story
All of the incumbents who filed for re-election in the Colville Tribal Business Council primary election last week made it into the general election, scheduled for June 17. Only one councilmember up for election, Nancy Johnson, for the Nespelem District Position 2 seat, did not file. The top vote getters for that seat — Sheliah Cleveland with 177 votes, and Brian Nissen, a three-time former council member with 164 votes — will make it into the June general election. Others in that race were Charlene E. Bearcub, 151 votes; Cory Christman, 114... Full story
Bureau of Reclamation workers are lowered from the top of Grand Coulee Dam Tuesday to dissemble catwalks on which they've been working for weeks along the bottom of the drum gates. The walkways are put in place at the top of the spillway whenever maintenance work on the drum gates is taking place. At the end of Tuesday, catwalks remained along three drum gates. - Nora Jenn photo... Full story
Council against shipping out youth Elmer City’s town council passed a resolution last week to ask Okanogan County commissioners to keep its juvenile detention facility and not send juveniles to a facility out of the county. The council cited the negative impacts, both socially and economically, this would have on youth and their families. Horsemanship clinic this weekend The Ridge Riders, with Lucia Clemetson, CHA certified riding instructor in charge, will offer its Horsemanship Clinic May 20-22, at the rodeo grounds. There will be sessions f... Full story
Approximately 100 concerned citizens from across Okanogan County attended a special session of the Okanogan County Board of Commissioners May 10. At stake: the future of Okanogan County juvenile detainees. A quiet group waited patiently for their opportunity to tell the three county commissioners one thing: Do not move troubled youth out of Okanogan County. Included in the group were District Court judges Charles Short and Robert Grim and Superior Court judges Christopher Culp and Henry Rawson. Questions from the judges and comments from... Full story
Everybody loves a parade, including those who enter the parade and win trophies. The Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce, sponsor of the annual parade gave out a number of awards at the Colorama Festival parade of a week ago. The Grand Sweepstakes Award went to the Coulee Dam Federal Credit Union for its float. The chamber gave the President's Award to the Newport Rodeo Pooper Scoopers. In Community entries, Miss Creston Royalty took first, Grand Coulee Public Library took second and a... Full story
Approached by someone who knew nothing about the area you live in, how would you answer them if asked for the most important facts they should know before or during a visit to the area we call home? That’s the essence of a question asked by Kate, who plans to bicycle through the area in August on a cross-country trek with a large group of bicyclists — all the way from Providence, Rhode Island. “I was wondering if there was any information you think visitors should know about Grand Coulee,” Kate wrote in a recent email to The Star. That’s... Full story
On May 10, a public meeting was held in Okanogan involving a possible change on where our troubled juveniles would be housed over a period of time. The three Okanogan County commissioners were there, also three commissioners from other counties who gave a presentation on their experiences with Martin Hall, a private, not-for-profit group who handles juvenile offenders from nine counties. A standing-room-only group of people from all over Okanogan County was there to listen as the Martin Hall program was explained to us by Lincoln County... Full story
Sheila Kennedy and Ray Campbell have both announced their interest in being re-elected as Okanogan County commissioner.s Given their track record, we can’t let that happen. So far, Campbell is running unopposed. The deadline to declare your candidacy is this Friday! We need qualified candidates for District 2 with a sincere interest in addressing the concerns of constituents and the integrity and business savvy needed to put our county back on track. Candidates must register and pay the filing fee with the Okanogan Auditor by 4:30 p.m., F... Full story
It’s one thing to be ignorant of one’s own stupidity and incompetence, but TR 2016-217 rubs it in the face of the Colville Tribal Peoples, a cruel insult to the members of the CCT who are ashamed, especially, of the criminal racketeering by Tribal Government. Such racketeering is a result of the influences of conspiratorial corruption, cronyism, and nepotism institutionalized within tribal government, the racket that spans the corporate-council relationship. (Editor’s note: The writer refers to a tribal resolution passed May 5, approving a loa... Full story
Relax. That’s right, I said it. Relax. You have had a strenuous senior year and you are thinking that this has been so hard. Note that I said “thinking.” I use that word because for most of you, you think the last four years were the most grueling, difficult and dramatic times that will ever be. But, unfortunately, they won’t be. Soon you will be thinking back, wishing life were as simple as it was in 2016. So relax, and while relaxing do this other “R” word: reflect. Very soon, you will know the pressures of adult life, and that is where thing... Full story
This undated picture is of an Indian fishing camp at Kettle Falls.... Full story
Loving mother Mildred Williamson of Grand Coulee, Washington, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 14, 2016, after a courageous battle with cancer. Memorial services will be held Friday, May 20, at 2 p.m. at Strate Funeral Home in Grand Coulee, with burial to follow at Spring Canyon Cemetery. A complete obituary will be printed in an upcoming issue of the Star.... Full story
Memorial services will be held for Marvin Kuest on Saturday, May 21, 2016, at 11 a.m., at the Zion Lutheran Church in Grand Coulee. Mr. Kuest passed away on Good Friday, March 25, 2016.... Full story
Valeta Bernice Long, 89, was born into the Wellington, Texas home of Odis B. and Inez Reasoner on Saturday, September 12, 1926. Tuesday morning, May 10, 2016, in Grand Coulee, Washington ,with her beloved husband, Fred, by her side to say farewell, Valeta gently departed this world to be with her Savior Lord Jesus Christ in Heaven. Following her graduation from high school Valeta Reasoner worked as a waitress in Kirkland, Washington. On January 1, 1946, Fred R. Long, had just been discharged fro... Full story
Anna Jeannette Roberts, age 90, passed peacefully on Sunday, May 8, 2016. She lived a wonderful and loving life. Jeannette was born December 16, 1925, in Baker, Montana. She was the fourth oldest of eight siblings. After moving several times, she and husband Charles (Bob) Roberts moved to Wilbur, Washington, in the early 1970s, and Jeannette quickly turned it into her home. She touched the lives of many, not only in her personal life, but also as a CNA caring for folks that were frequently... Full story
Walter H.P. "Steve" Nuehring, 59, "Dad," "Brother," "Veteran," "Consummate Actor," took his final curtain call from this earth's stage Saturday evening, May 7, 2016, in Grand Coulee, Washington. Born Saturday, October 13, 1956, in Orleans, France, to Leon and Janine Nuehring, Steve found his love of the theatre while still in school, acting in various school productions. Following his graduation from high school, Steve joined the U.S. Navy, serving on the ballistic submarine - USS Simon... Full story
Josie Batten and William Bob, of Grand Coulee, Washington, are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Elora Shamayne Bob, born Monday, May 9, 2016, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee. She weighed 8 lbs., 2 oz., and was 20-1/2 inches in length. Siblings include Ayamae, 8; Koen, 7; and Bristol, 2. Maternal grandparents are Carey Picking (Reyes), of Belvedere, Washington, and George Batten of Nespelem, Washington. Paternal grandparents are Thomas and Wilma Bob of Nespelem. Great-grandparents are Diana Picard (Zacherle) and Gary and... Full story
Marriah New and Thaddeuas Jim of Elmer City are proud to announce the birth of their son, Jystin Kacee Jim, born Friday, May 13, 2016, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee, Washington. He weighed 5 lbs., 4 oz., and was 18-1/2 inches in length at birth. Maternal grandparents are Angel and Walter New. Paternal grandparents are Karen Jim and Byron Desautel. Great-grandparents are Dee and Tick New, Sharon and Jerry Jim, and Nelson and Jennifer Iukes.... Full story
What’s cookin’ at the seniors Wed., May 18 – Dinner Pork Loin Chops, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Steamed Vegetables, Applesauce, Birthday Cake. Happy Birthday! Thurs., May 19 – Dinner Swiss Steak, Smashed Potatoes, Mixed Vegetables, Fruit Cup, Cake/Cupcakes Fri., May 20 – Breakfast German Sausage and Eggs, Hashbrowns, Toast, Fruit Bowl, Orange Juice Mon., May 23 – Breakfast Scrambled Mess (Meat, Eggs, Onions), Hashbrowns, Fruit Bowl, Orange Juice Tues., May 24 – Dinner Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Steamed Vegetables Fruit Cup, Tropical... Full story
Fri., May 20 Deadline to dedicate flag for Memorial Day program. 633-0663 Fri.& Sat., May 20-21 Horsemanship Clinic, Ridge Rider Rodeo Grounds. 633-1263 Mon., May 23 – Fri., May 27 Book Fair at LR Elementary School during conferences Wed., May 25 4 p.m., Jazzmasters at Pepper Jack’s Bar & Grille, Grand Coulee... Full story
Chamber This Week The Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce will be meeting this Thursday, May 19, at La Presa in Grand Coulee. Coulee Medical Center CEO Debbie Bigelow will be giving a presentation entitled “How would you improve on this process?” Local AA Meetings Confused in the Coulee AA meetings are held on Mondays and Fridays at 6 p.m. at the Vets Center in Electric City. Call Paul at 633-3377 days or 633-3345 evenings. New Hope Group meetings are held Wednesdays at 6 p.m. at the Vets Center. These are open and non-smoking. In Nes... Full story
Lake Roosevelt’s baseball and softball teams had several members named to the Central Washington 2B North All League squads last week. Khani Priest was named to the First Team softball squad. Priest was a big part of the Lady Raiders’ turnaround season. Sean Garvin was named to the second team. Garvin will be a big part of the Lady Raiders’ future as the team looks to build on the success from this season. Senior Lachelle Bearcub and junior Tristen Adolph each were given an honorable mention. Bearcub has been a big feature for the Lady Raiders... Full story
