News, views and advertising of the Grand Coulee Dam Area
News, views and advertising of the Grand Coulee Dam Area
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This would be a good weekend to stay in the Coulee and take advantage of the many facets of the fifth annual Harvest Festival. Gather the kids, the grandkids, and be at North Dam Park for a celebration designed for all ages. The Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce has put together a host of events within the Harvest Festival so that all ages can have fun. The event will run Saturday and Sunday, September 17-18. For the kids, there will be pumpkin and zucchini decorating, water balloons, face painting and a bubble station 10-4 Saturday. Fo...
So you’ve always wanted to run across Grand Coulee Dam. Now is your opportunity! Join the third annual Run the Dam crowd, at 9 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 17, and take part in one of the scheduled distance runs - 5K, 10K, or half marathon. The event begins on the east side of Grand Coulee Dam, takes runners up through “old Grand Coulee’s” B Street, along Banks Lake and finishing at North Dam Park, site of the Harvest Festival. Race coordinator Kelly Buche said Monday that 115 had registered for the race, 33 for the half marathon. “That’s more than d...
Two wildfires burned separately Sunday afternoon and threatened Elmer City, Coulee Dam and Grand Coulee, while residents watched as flames lit up the hillsides on both sides of the Columbia River. Local fire fighting agencies responded quickly during "red flag" conditions for which the National Weather Service had issued warnings, due to low humidity and high winds. Highways 174 and 155 were both closed sporadically as the fires came close over the next two days, and residents were warned they s...
Elmer City hired its own lawyer in response to a threatened lawsuit from the town of Coulee Dam. The Elmer City Council was unanimous in its decision last Thursday night to oppose a lawsuit by Coulee Dam, which claims it is owed some $55,000 in wastewater treatment charges. Coulee Dam processes Elmer City’s sewage with the two towns 41 years into a 50-year agreement. “We don’t owe Coulee Dam any money,” Elmer City Mayor Gail Morin said Thursday, after coming out of an executive session and a phone conversation with the town’s attorney,...
City Councilmember Lonna Bussert serves up some fruit to top off a plate at a fundraiser for a new city park. A few dozen turned out Saturday in Electric City for the "Pig for a Park" community picnic to raise money for the new park behind the city's fire department. The park is scheduled for completion next year. The amount raised was not available at press time. - Roger S. Lucas photo...
Candidates forum set for Coulee Dam Okanogan County voters can hear their candidates for county commission seats address the issues at a special forum in October in Coulee Dam being arranged by the Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce. The forum, set for Oct. 13 at a cafeteria at Lake Roosevelt Schools, will include two candidates for each of two commission seats up for election. Young Life to meet in Elmer City Jeremiah Seekins received permission from the Elmer City council to use a basement room at town hall for Young Life meetings....
The Regional Board of Mayors heard Monday of plans for public meetings to further explore the idea of consolidating local towns. Presenting for the chamber of commerce’s Economic Development Council was Bob Valen, a member of the group. He said the council had made formal presentations before all four town councils and would like to hold public meetings to get first-hand input from area residents. A recent consolidation survey sent out by the EDC showed enough support to continue discussions, and Valen suggested that a Wenatchee firm, SCJ A...
Hats off to all of the firefighters for their work in getting all of the fires out, especially the fire that was located behind the Columbia River Inn in Coulee Dam. We had some anxious moments as we watched the flames getting closer to the motel. I am especially proud of our motel staff, who assisted in the orderly evacuation of our guests at the motel and kept all of our guests informed as we received fire updates throughout the afternoon and evening on Monday. Thanks again. Mike Bradley Columbia River Inn...
The Redthunder families, Soy, Sharey and Lyle would like to extend a huge THANK YOU to all the firefighters that responded to a fire North of Elmer City on September 11th afternoon. The prompt responses and expertise was a relief to our peace of mind and home sites. Colville Tribal, Coulee Dam, Elmer City, Electric City, Nespelem Valley Electric and all the others on site are appreciated for everything that was provided at this difficult time for our communities....
At a recent meeting of the Coulee Dam Town Council, crime was a topic of major concern by its citizens. WHY? Crime is not just a concern of the town of Coulee Dam; it is a growing problem for all of the people of the Grand Coulee Dam Area. WHY? Coulee Dam has gone through the process of hiring a police chief twice, and the position remains vacant. WHY? Police officers have been hired and have moved on shortly afterwards. WHY? People walking the streets, at all hours of the day and night, have found a haven in Coulee Dam. WHY? The statistical...
I believe the Coulee Dam Police officers are doing their best to improve the situation and are to be commended for their efforts. Even so, petty crime seems to be on the rise in the area patrolled by the short-staffed Coulee Dam police force. Charts and graphs presented by Mayor Greg Wilder at the last Town Council Meeting indicate that the town of Coulee Dam has one of the lowest rates of petty crime (associated with illegal drug use) in the state. However, as Mayor Wilder himself said, … Lies, Damn Lies and Statistics. Citizens attending the...
First, I would like to thank all the volunteers and businesses who helped with the Electric City “Pig For the Park” fund raiser held this past Saturday at Electric City. This year’s support and attendance was down considerably from last year and was a great disappointment to the many volunteers who worked so hard putting on this event. Electric City has been working hard to get a safe, clean, fenced, grassy area for the young in Electric City to play in the community. This fund raiser was a part of this effort. These parks are not funded by th...
Well, America, if I remember my history, we have two opposing ideas: Roosevelt and Reagan. Roosevelt took the Hoover ideas (the “roaring 20’s” and its side effects) and converted America into the greatest nation. Reagan thought we didn’t need all those rules on business and banking (less government) so he promised the “good” life — computers, cell phones, alcohol, drugs, flat screen TVs and SUVs. He made good on his promises. All the presidents after him kept his ideas going, plus its side effects — national debt (9 trillion to 18 trillion). W...
I am still not used to being on the other side of an emergency. For years I was the one running to the fire or person in need, instead of sitting and watching. But Sunday, ironically on 9-11, I watched as firefighters, medics and police rallied to respond to two separate fires that started around the same time. It was an impressive sight as more and more arrived from around the state, coming here to help us and keep us safe from the flickering flames that crept and grew on the hills and in the valleys. They did well, and as far as I knew as of...
September Boat Races on Lake Roosevelt. This annual event arouses considerable interest and competition is very keen. -September 17, 1950....
With a heavy heart we are saddened to announce the passing of our baby, Stella, at the age of three months of natural causes. Born to Jessica Clune and Dominic Cotton, June 7 to September 7, 2016, she was our "Little Princess." We will miss her tremendously. She touched so many lives even for such the short amount of time that she was with us. "It is not goodbye, but see you later!" Memorial services will be held at Strate Funeral Home, 329 E Grand Coulee Ave., Grand Coulee, Wash., Sunday...
On the afternoon of Sunday, August 21, 2016, Jim Andrew Moore passed away peacefully in his sleep from natural causes at Fairwood Retirement Village in Spokane, Washington. Jim was 74 years old. Jim was born in Spokane on November 9, 1941. He was the second child, and first son, of Louise M. and James Alexander Moore. The son of a Methodist Reverend, he spent his grade school years in Omak, Washington, and then attended North Central High School in Spokane, where he enjoyed football. Sometime...
Bonnie Jean Cameron, of Spokane, Washington, died Saturday, August 27, 2016, after a long illness. She was 75. She was born Oct. 11, 1940, in Lincoln, Nebraska, the daughter of Noal and Irene Beard. She moved to the Tri-Cities at an early age and was raised by Herman and Eva Davis, graduating from Pasco High School in 1959. She was the former owner of Bonnie's Flowers in Grand Coulee, Washington. She lived for more than a decade in the area and her children attended local schools. She often...
It’s a girl for Moreno/Boyd Brittany Moreno and Jerald Boyd Sr., of Coulee Dam, Washington, are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Alvina Mae Boyd, born Sunday, August 21, 2016, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee, Washington. She weighed 7 lbs., 9 oz., and was 19 inches in length at birth. Siblings include Marishia Winn, Jerald (Sonny) Boyd Jr. and Jayla Boyd. Maternal grandmother is Cheyenne McLaughlin. Paternal grandparents are Norman Alonzo Boyd and Gladys Mae Boyd....
Angel Obendorf and Josh Maher, of Grand Coulee, Washington, are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Veronika Annmarie Jasmyne Maher-Obendorf, born Wednesday, August 24, 2016, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee. She weighed 7 lbs., 1.1 oz., and was 21 inches in length at birth. Siblings include Brian Goggles, age 13, Talen Goggles, age 10, Noah Maher age 13 and Mason Maher age 1. Aternal grandother is Bev Stoddard. Great-grandparent is Pat Kelly....
Scott and Bailey Rosco, of Nespelem, Washington, are proud to announce the birth of their son, Leo Douglas Rosco, born Friday, August 26, 2016, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee, Washington. He weighed 7 lbs., and was 19 inches in length at birth. He joins a brother, Colten. Maternal grandparents are Stephanie (Pete) Palmer and Duran (Tony) Ankney. Paternal grandparents are Candi and Gary Rosco. Great-grandparents include Colleen and the late Fred Leskinen, and Joy and the late Rodney Bise, and Vernon Rosco....
Cassandra Rice-Trueba and Josiah Moses, of Grand Coulee, Washington, are proud to announce the birth of their son, Adrienne Moses, born Saturday, September 3, 2016, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee. He weighed 8 lbs., 5 oz., and was 20.5 inches in length at birth. Sibling is Melody Moses. Maternal grandparents are Martin Trueba and Alisa Rice. Paternal grandparents are Les Moses and Celestine Friedlander....
No Chamber This Week The Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce will not be meeting this Thursday due to setting up for this weekend’s Harvest Festival. Come enjoy the festivities. (See our ad on page 10 of this week’s Star.) Pressure Canning Workshop Coming Up A pressure canning of meats workshop will be held Tuesday, Sept. 27, from 5 – 7 p.m. at the Omak Senior Meal Site and Thursday, Sept. 29 from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. at the Keller Community Center. These workshops are sponsored by the Colville Reservation Washington State University Extensi...
The Inland Northwest Blood Center along with the Grand Coulee Community Blood Drive volunteers will be hold a community blood drive Monday. September 26, from 11:30 am. – 5 p.m. at the community room at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee. Coordinating the event is Sommer Hicks. Inland Northwest blood Center needs an average of 200 blood donors every day to meet the needs of more than 35 hospitals in the Inland Northwest. A single donation can save the ives of up to three people. For more information call INBC Territory Manager Tina Lingo a...
There will be free food at the Zion Lutheran Church Thursday, September 22. That’s right, free food. It’s made possible through Second Harvest of the Inland Northwest, and co-sponsored by Coulee Dam Federal Credit Union and Microsoft Data Center Operations in Quincy. The Second Harvest truck will be at the Zion Lutheran Church parking lot, at 348 Mead Avenue, in Grand Coulee, from noon until 2 p.m. that day. No appointment or documentation is required. Food items will be free to anyone wanting them. The organizers need 24 volunteers to ass...