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The Grand Coulee Dam School District board Monday night approved the hiring of Ronanda Liberty as the new interim high school principal. Hired for a year, Liberty will serve as the principal while the search continues for the right fit for the long term. “I feel real strongly that her presence with the staff; they know her, it’s not something new. ... She’ll be a great asset for us,” said Superintendent Paul Turner. Liberty, whose home is in Ritzville, served as principal in the 2015-16 school year, the first woman to fill the position in the...
A 385 acre wildfire burning on Washington Flats across the Columbia River from the Seaton's Grove area near Elmer City is no longer spreading, and ground crews from the Department of Natural Resources and the Bureau of Land Management are securing the perimeters. "Threat is pretty minimal at this point," said Jeff Dimke, fire management officer for the Bureau of Land Management. The fire, first reported at about 2 p.m. on July 11, had helicopters scooping water from the river to dump on the fire, as well as four single engine air tankers and...
The Washington National Guard's "Full Metal Racket" rock band gets people on their feet at the Festival of America July 4 at the park below the Visitor Center at Grand Coulee Dam. For more photos of the Fourth, see page 5. - Scott Hunter photo...
There’s more to decide than just the local school levy in the upcoming primary election Aug. 7. With local voters tasked with making choices between some 70 candidates seeking nine offices in the upcoming primary, The Star has reached out to all candidates, asking them to tell readers why they deserve your vote. Voters looking for a reason to pick one candidate over another may look for their responses in our Aug. 1 issue, in which we will publish their paid advertisements submitted in response. Local voters, split up into many different d...
A guy who had brightly colored hair in his youth, but wears a tie to work now, would like to see the local skateboarding scene grow to include more features at the park, local competitions, and more, and would like all the support he can get from local skaters. Ben Hughes, a commissioner on the Coulee Area Park and Recreation District since February, has a background in skateboarding himself. "I started skating in 1985 on a bright orange banana board (now called Penny boards)," Hughes says, and...
Powwow starts Thursday night The 133rd Annual Fourth of July Celebration Powwow will take place at the Nespelem powwow grounds from July 12 through July 15. Tribal council oath of office Thursday morning The Colville Business Council oath of office ceremony will take place on July 12 starting at 9 a.m. in the auditorium of the Lucy Covington Government Center at the Colville Indian Agency. No local fires July 4 July 4 was blessedly boring for most local firefighters, who are used to responding to fireworks-related incidents on the national...
Pronghorn antelope, native to the area before being wiped out, were transplanted on the Colville Indian Reservation by way of Nevada in 2016, and again in 2017, and appear to be doing well. With 51 of the animals wearing tracking collars, there are at least 89 adults and 29 fawns, according to an aerial headcount by Colville Tribal Fish & Wildlife Biologist Sam Rushing. "I know there's more out there," Rushing said. The animals have been roaming as far south as Wenatchee and Quincy, and as far...
At 18, Silas Sherbourne wasn't sure what to do with the rest of his life, so he left home the day he graduated from high school and hit the road - on one wheel. Sherbourne is unicycling 4,000 miles across the country to Savannah, Georgia, for a cause and for some clarity. "I concluded that the best action for me was to spend some time after graduation meditating on what really matters to me, in order to figure out what I should do," Sherbourne wrote on his gofundme page, hoping to raise $2,000...
As we celebrated our nation’s birthday last week, many of us spent time with extended family and friends. For us at the Chamber, it was a busy and somewhat stressful time as we organized and hosted the Festival of America. We’re quite proud of our awesome fireworks show and live music, and if you didn’t have a chance to hear Lila Rose, the Jesse Quandt Band and the Washington National Guard band, you really missed some fantastic music. Last year, with the 4th falling on a Tuesday, we had made the decision to move the festival to the weeke...
Boise, Idaho, was a great baseball town — home to the Boise Braves, a Milwaukee Class C farm club in the Pioneer League. But it was the large number of big-league players that set the tone in the valley. Larry Jackson, Harmon Killebrew and Vernon Law made their home in the city and in nearby towns. Jackson was from Boise, Law from Meridian and Killebrew from Emmett. It was Jackson, a teammate of Stan Musial, who helped me get a long interview with Musial. Jackson, a right-handed pitcher, played with Musial with the St. Louis Cardinals for a n...
Sometimes you never know where your road trip will take you. The plan was to head to Conconully, Washington, to see their annual Independence Day Celebration. We had a plan when we went to bed on Friday, but Saturday morning had its own time schedule. It started with a loud boom that shook the house at about 5:30 a.m. In that half-asleep, half-awake state, I assumed it was a firework, but soon realized I was awake and something was not right. As I got up to investigate, I soon realized that ever...
Christopher Louis Coffey, 33, passed away on Tuesday, June 26, 2018, in Grand Coulee, Washington. He was born October 31, 1984, in Chester, California, to Todd and Laurie Coffey. Living and working in various places, Chris was known and loved by many. In his younger years, he was active in Little League and enjoyed roller skating. As he got older, Chris liked to hang out with his friends and family and play computer games and "Magic the Gathering." His love of being around his friends and...
Director Patty Jardine announces that the Masquers Theater will be holding auditions for the upcoming fall musical “The Unsinkable Molly Brown” on Saturday, July 28, at 5 p.m., and Sunday, July 29, at 2 p.m., at the theater, 322 Main Ave E in Soap Lake. The musical opens October 19 through November 11, for 11 shows. Rehearsals begin the first week of August. Visit www.masquers.com for audition materials and information....
Chamber This Week The Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce will meet this Thursday, July 12 at Siam Palace. Paul Turner, superintendent of schools for the Grand Coulee Dam School District, will be speaking about the school levy vote. The public is welcome. Lincoln County Fire Dist. 9 to Meet Lincoln County Fire District #9 will hold its regular meeting at 6 p.m., Thursday, July 12, at the Nazarene Church, outside of Grand Coulee. Food Bank Open Fridays The food bank at the Church of the Nazarene has normal operating hours every Friday from...
Lila Rose, from Wilbur, performs at the Festival of America in front of Grand Coulee Dam July 4, after she arrived and offered to add her talents to the beginning of the evening musical lineup. The daughter of Paul and Stefani Bowden, who are the chief of police and city clerk in Coulee Dam, Lila has been studying music writing and performing in Nashville. - Scott Hunter photo...
Celeste M. Kehoe and Tommy-Lee Turner of Coulee Dam, Washington, are proud to announce the birth of their son, Takoda Bluewolf Turner, born Sunday, July 1, 2018, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee, Washington. He weighed 9 lbs., 12 oz., and was 21 inches in length at birth. Sibling is 2-year-old sister, Grace M. Turner. Maternal grandparents are Monica Conant and Jeff A. Kehoe. Paternal grandmother is Marilynn Turner....
Dusty Rose Aubertin and Dustin Cole Munger, of Grand Coulee, Washington, are proud to announce the birth of their son, Dayze Hyrum Aubertin/Munger, born Saturday, June 2, 2018, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee. He weighed 7 lbs., and was 20 inches in length at birth. Maternal grandmother is Tricia Aubertin of Keller, Washington. Paternal grandparents are Candy Munger and John Strickert of Grand Coulee. Great-grandparents are Doc and Dianne Mellon and George Munger. Aunt is Velvet Rain...
The Coulee Dam Class of 1968 will be celebrating its 50th class reunion August 3rd, 4th, & 5th 2018. All relatives and friends of the class are invited to join them at Spring Canyon on Saturday, August 4, 2018, to catch up and renew old friendships. For more information call Linda Zlateff at 509-647-5853....
Summer reading events are in progress at the Grand Coulee Public Library. Coming up: Wed. through Friday, July 11-13: Mystery Week Who Done It with Mrs. Andie Miller. Follow the clues and solve the mystery. July 11 at 3 p.m., for ages 5-8; July 12 - 3 p.m., ages 9-13; July 13 - 10:30 a.m., a special Preschool Mystery Storytime and at 3 p.m., teens a more advanced who done it. For more information contact the library at 633-0972....
At top, the finale of the fireworks off Grand Coulee Dam July 4 drew applause. From left, singer with Full Metal Racket get into the music by the 133d Washington Army National Guard band; shoppers in the park find goods to try; Jessie Quandt sings out country; people eat, visit, shop and listen to music with the dam in the background. - Scott Hunter photos...
High Honors 3.50 - 4.00 Seniors Kayci D. Hanway, Russell D. Nanamkin, Robin K. Matt, Aidan A. Derr, Jesse J. Louie, Rylee E. Pitner, Keia M. Vera, Emily R. Abel, Lucas S. Bird, Tristan T. Shelby, Dylan J. Steinert, Khani Priest Juniors Addison A. Hansen, Reagan D. Herndon, Hannah J. Wapato, Lilyana J. Clark, Lauryn T. Alling, Gloria M. Michel, Stephen G. Flowers, Mason L. Hobrecht, Jaylyn R. Kensler, Anthony M. Nichols, Alexus A. Hoffman, Kamiakin R. Moran, Cassidy D. Reyes, Shihiya Rainydawn R. Vargas-Thomas, Kelsie R. Olbricht, Dakota B....
Kathrine Marchand has been hired as the new business manager for the Grand Coulee Dam School District, chosen out of five applicants for the position. “She brings a lot of expertise and experience,” said Superintendent Paul Turner. “She has worked in quite a few different areas with the tribe. She has a lot of experience in financials and how to manage and look at budgets and the whole picture of enterprise.” The district has previously gone through Educational Service District 171 for such duties. Although hiring Marchand will not save mo...
Town of Elmer City OPEN COUNCIL SEAT The Town of Elmer City has an open council seat. The mayor and council invite any Elmer City residents who are interested in filling the position to please attend its next council meeting on July 12 at 7 p.m. After hearing from all interested persons, the council will vote to select one person to be a temporary councilmember. Elmer City Town Hall is located at 505 Seaton Avenue, and is accessible to the handicapped. Gary Benton, Clerk/Treasurer (Publish July 4 and 11, 2018) Public Notice Town of Coulee Dam...
Grand Coulee Police 7/2 - An Electric City man reported his truck stolen. He had returned from fishing to his Kelso Avenue home at about 10 p.m. on July 1 and left his truck in his garage that night, and also left the keys in the garage. Items that were in the truck were found nearby, down the street from the residence, including a pair of binoculars and a weed eater, as well as bolt cutters, which didn’t belong to the victim. There are no suspects or clues as to which direction the stolen vehicle headed. - A group of campers at Sunbanks L...
The idea of building a community wellness center has not died. Coulee Area Park and Recreation District commissioners talked Monday night about reviving the topic for further pursuit after a couple years of its stagnation. “We could maybe get that thing back on the table in a discussion mode,” Commissioner Bob Valen said. “I would like to see it resurrected again.” Although still enthusiastic, Valen said he was not optimistic, knowing the cost of such a project. He said when CAPRD explored the idea a few years ago, architects gave a rough e...