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News, views and advertising of the Grand Coulee Dam Area
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The school board has set four main goals as the Grand Coulee Dam School District heads into the new school year. Superintendent Paul Turner and members of the board met in a long evening retreat to discuss school affairs and to set some specific goals a few weeks ago. The four major goals are: • Improve student attendance and how attendance relates to a good education. • Address specific facility issues. • Improve communications and promotion of Lake Roosevelt. • Fine tune the budget process. On the attendance issue, the board is considering a... Full story
When Coulee Medical Center leaders wanted to find ways to cure the hospital's ailing relationship with members of the Colville Tribes, an idea for a good start popped into Shoshanna Jordan's mind: Hold a powwow. The idea turned out to be a catalyst for much more, but the powwow came together after three months of planning last Friday. Dancers from all over the Colville Reservation and further attended, plus participants from a Salish language school in Spokane, whose first- through... Full story
The Electric City Council reprimanded one of its own members for violating rules of procedure at its meeting last Tuesday night. The complaint against Councilmember Birdie Hensley originated from an online posting she’d made that stated that Electric City parks planned to have a Christmas tree event at North Dam Park. But Hensley had not cleared that with the full city council. The complaint was filed with the city clerk by Councilmember Richard McGuire and automatically placed on the council agenda. The reprimand motion was passed, 3-2, w... Full story
Volunteers, bring your rakes and shovels. Banks Lake Golf Course needs your help. Golf officials there are planning the plugging of the greens and sanding them, Sept. 26–28. Jim Keene, chairman of Port District 7, which manages of the course, put out the call for volunteers Tuesday. “People have been very supportive of the golf course, and we appreciate it,” Keene stated. Work parties on those three days will begin at 8 a.m., “but people can come anytime,” Keene added. Volunteers are needed to shovel sand, and rakes are needed to rake the... Full story
Coulee Dam All Class Reunion representatives donate a $2,700 check Friday to the Lake Roosevelt athletic program to help with startup expenses for the new soccer program. The money came from community donations for the reunion in August. Standing, from left, are Assistant Coach Jaron Trotter, District Superintendent Paul Turner, Athletic Director Levi Seekins, Coulee Dam alumni Lois James, Duane Casto, Lynn Wheeler, Bert Smith, Linda Zlateff, Dan Zlateff, Jane Everett Lynch, Glenna Whitelaw,... Full story
A grand picnic The Electric City community picnic held Sept. 10, raised $1,000 towards the development of the city’s new park site, behind the fire station. A year ago a similar picnic raised $2,500, and an additional $30,000 has been budgeted by the city to develop the park. They took advantage Some 27 area residents took advantage of a household hazardous waste collection at the Delano Regional Transfer Station held Sept. 9, a report to the Regional Board of Mayors last week stated. City supports another trail Electric City’s council pas... Full story
A large number of “not in my neighborhood” trail opponents turned out last Tuesday night to express their fears about Electric City’s Pathway and Trails plan. Their appearance and comments dominated the first half of the city council meeting, and Mayor John Nordine’s explanation that no decision has been made about the trail was less than convincing to the crowd. Several had signed up to address the council, but it was largely left to Cheryl Edick, who lives on Lakeview Avenue, to provide the reasons why they were opposed to the “waterf... Full story
Thieves hit the school district's bus operation again last weekend. This time they siphoned gas from one bus and stole two batteries from the district's boom truck. Bus officials stated early Tuesday that they called the Coulee Dam police department Monday after the thefts were discovered, but still hadn't seen an officer come to the bus area to investigate. Moments later, a police officer did show up to take a small baggie of crystals from bus personnel, suspected to be methamphetamines, and st... Full story
Paul Bowden joined the Coulee Dam police force Monday. Bowden comes to the Coulee Dam Police Department from Wilbur where he served as an officer for 12 years. The new officer was appointed a sergeant. Coulee Dam has been advertising for a police chief; however, acting Chief Larry Hall will continue in his present role, town officials stated. Bowden’s wife, Stefani, is Coulee Dam’s town clerk. The two served together before, when Stefani was the clerk in Wilbur. The new police sergeant was born in California, and raised in Wilson Creek aft... Full story
It was like grill heaven Sunday at North Dam Park. Seventeen grills were cooking and grill masters turned out from Idaho, Oregon and throughout Washington, going after prize money and having fun at the same time. Many of the top 10 competitors in the Northwest competed. It was the final event of a two-day Harvest Festival, in its fifth running. Vying for the big bucks, a Tacoma, Washington griller, Pitbull BBQ, picked up the top prize of $2,000 and the grand champion award. Wine Country Q, from Duvall, Washington, picked up reserve grand... Full story
I read and agreed with Larry Price’s letter in The Star 9/14/2016 issue, “Concerning the current drug and crime issues in the Coulee Dam area.” I see it 24/7 in my area, day and night. I can get up in the middle of the night seeing groups and/or loners with back packs, and they all go to one place in particular, but there is another that is growing in popularity too. GCHA (Grant County Housing Authority) finally stepped up and evicted/removed some of the problems in their housing. It took much corresponding, but it finally worked. I got discour... Full story
The towns of Coulee Dam and Elmer City entered an agreement in 1975 defining a set of terms and procedures to treat sewage wastes. After 40 years of arguments and misunderstandings, clearly both agencies are in an impasse. We are not a litigious agency — except but for good reason and purpose. I suppose that Elmer City feels much the same. As it is, Coulee Dam is not looking for a blame, but rather for a resolution. Through this, “we” hope that some clarity and understanding will vacate the angst and ambiguity. Our mayor, attorney, and town... Full story
Because I was a superior court judge, retiring in 2009, people ask me which one of the candidates for Judge is most qualified. Nick Wallace has been practicing as a trial lawyer for 20 years. I know him well. During the 16 years I was on the bench he appeared regularly in my court and before the other judges as well. He is a skilled trial attorney and is well qualified to be a judge. I have never met his opponent. He did not appear in my court before I retired. Nor did he appear before the other judges in Grant County. It is not clear why he... Full story
Retired Judge Ken Jorgensen had the facts wrong in his recent letter to the editor about Judge Estudillo and his challenger, attorney Nick Wallace. Judge Jorgensen has been retired from the court for nearly eight years, so perhaps he doesn’t have the most current or accurate information. Judge Jorgensen wrote “Nick Wallace has 20 years of courtroom experience” and current Judge David Estudillo “has virtually none.” With respect to both the Judge and Wallace, he is simply wrong about the facts. According to information Wallace himself submitted... Full story
This Friday is Native American Day. For some it is just a day off from school or work. For others it is just another, but for a large population that lives very near here this day is their day to be recognized. There will be powwows, gatherings and celebrations filled with dancers, feathers, salmon and dried meats. For the most part, most of us won’t even notice; but for our neighbors, it is a day for them to embrace their heritage and traditions and try and teach us a little bit about their t... Full story
Photo shows transportation of a penstock section to the right powerhouse. The truck and loaded trailer have moved onto the barge which will carry both across the intervening water of the right tailrace. - Sept. 27, 1939.... Full story
Brenda Diantha Lamoreaux was born April 21, 1959, in Tonasket, Washington, to Marvin and Marilyn Farver and passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2016, in Tacoma, Washington, after an unexpectedly quick battle with cancer. Brenda spent the majority of her childhood in Nespelem, Washington, and attended Nespelem Elementary, Grand Coulee Dam Junior High School, and graduated from Lake Roosevelt High School in 1977. She was married to Christian Lamoreaux for 10 years but had been single since 1988.... Full story
Despite a rainy day, more than 100 runners competed in the Run the Dam race Saturday during the Harvest Festival, including these determined athletes crossing the Causeway in Electric City. It was the first race to take place during the growing festival, and drew runners from all over the state. For complete results runthedam.com. - Scott Hunter photo... Full story
CJ Bjorson and Mikeal McLean of Electric City, Washington, are proud to announce the birth of their son, Cashton Micheal Bjorson, on Thursday, September 15, 2016, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee, Washington. He weighed 6 lbs., 10.9 oz., and was 20 inches in length at birth. Siblings include Alivia Bjorson, age 7, and Brynlynn McLean, age 2. Maternal grandparents are Misty Hill and Mike McLean. Paternal grandparents are Robin Bjorson and Dale Bjorson. Great-grandparents are Phil Green, Debbie Heitzman, Bill Heitzman, Jack McLean and... Full story
No Chamber This Week The Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce will not meet this Thursday. The chamber will resume meetings at noon on Thursday, Sept. 29, at at La Presa Mexican Restaurant, with Judge Estudillo as the guest speaker. Grant County Port Dist. 7 Budget Meeting Grant County Port District 7 will hold its preliminary budget meeting at the regular meeting on Thursday, Sept. 29, at 5 p.m., at the Grand Coulee Dam Airport office. Grant County Fire Dist. 14 to Meet Grant County Fire District 14 will hold its regular monthly meeting... Full story
Lake Roosevelt's volleyball team last week rallied against Waterville and swept Oroville to bring their win-loss record to 3-1. The Lady Raiders found themselves down two sets to zero against Waterville Sept. 13, but came back to win the next three sets for the game. "I'm very proud of the girls' perseverance," Head Coach Kasey Garvin said. "They picked up some momentum and got the win." Aiyanna Picard and Mikaylah Thompson had 19 kills each that night. Sean Garvin had 45 assists. "She did a... Full story
The Lake Roosevelt Raiders stuffed and mounted the Liberty Bell Mountain Lions 44-0 in Liberty Bell Friday. Highlights included QB Steven Flowers making a 30-yard run for the end zone in the first quarter, and throwing a 32-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Tyrell Kiser in the second. Josiah Desautel scored a touchdown on a 50-yard rush in the third. Desautel also had a touchdown reception, and intercepted a pass on defense, which he ran in for a touchdown, but that TD was called back. "He ha... Full story
The Lake Roosevelt cross country team competed in their first race of the season Sept. 13 in Bridgeport. In the 2.7 mile race, Raiders Kyle Edmo placed 29th out of about 70 runners, Cameron Tillman placed 38th, and Will Friedlander placed 41st. Only three of LR’s six runners had logged in enough practices at the time of the meet to qualify to run. Four runners will qualify for a meet today in Okanogan, and all six will qualify next week. “The runners have been working hard to get into race shape and have been making gains week by week,” Head... Full story
The Lady Raiders soccer team played their first home game Sept. 13 against Manson, winning 3-0 in their first victory since the team's conception. But the new team is still learning the hard way how to become better at soccer. Following their Tuesday win, the girls lost in Tonasket, 11-0, and at home Saturday to Liberty Bell, 6-2. Against Manson, Lake Roosevelt kicked things off with two unassisted goals in the first half, one each from Loryn "Lomo" Moore and Madisyn Toulou. Another goal from... Full story
Wed., Sept. 21 TBD, HS Cross Country at Okanogan Invitational 5 p.m., JHS Volleyball at Brewster Thurs., Sept. 22 4:30 p.m., HS Soccer at Tonasket (L) 5:30 p.m., LRJHS Football here with Liberty Bell Fri., Sept. 23 7 p.m., HS Football here with Brewster Sat., Sept. 24 11 a.m., HS Soccer here with Oroville (L) 1 p.m., HS Volleyball (NL) at Tonasket Mon., Sept. 26 5 p.m., LRJHS Volleyball here with Omak 5:30 p.m. JV Football here with Omak Tues., Sept. 27 4:30 p.m., HS Soccer here with Bridgeport (L) 5:30 p.m., HS Volleyball here with Brewster... Full story
