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News, views and advertising of the Grand Coulee Dam Area
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The Grand Coulee Planning Commission turned back visitor input last Wednesday night so that members could discuss among themselves the merits of accommodating a request for a zoning change so that an auto repair business could move to a new location. MPH Automotive is located on Midway Avenue at Spokane Way where it is “grandfathered” in because it was already there when new zoning laws were created. Chair and Councilmember Tammara Byers said the planning commission wasn’t taking public comments that night, but would at its next meeting, Nov.... Full story
Grant County Transit officials have their fingers crossed that their plans for a transportation hub in the middle of downtown Moses Lake will become a reality and link far flung corners of the county to other transportation. The GTA’s longest route is the one that comes to the Grand Coulee area, about 77 miles. The group submitted a grant request to the state Department of Transportation Oct. 6, for $1.998 million, according to Lyle Brand, hub project manager. The proposed “hub” project is located at Division and 5th Streets on 1.1 acres near... Full story
The Grant County Sheriff's Office reports that an Electric City resident, a suspect in a recent Sagebrush Flats Rd NW residential burglary is in custody thanks to an animal camera. Steve Kiona, 37, was taken into custody Sunday night for investigation of burglary. Already a convicted felon, he was also found with a loaded firearm in the back seat of his vehicle, as well as items potentially taken from the Sagebrush Flats residence, the sherrif's office said. Just before 2 p.m. Sunday, the... Full story
Wednesday night, science program students at Lake Roosevelt High School stood by exhibits offering to explain some complex subjects they've been learning lately, and those questioned by The Star seemed to know their stuff. The exhibit, held in conjunction with a meal and program by the Johnson O'Mally Indian Education committee, attracted about 60 people to learn about those programs. As a bonus, a Boy Scouts troop set up a booth and gained several interested youth. Cub scouts seemed to... Full story
You can get a coat, free, Nov. 1, at the American Legion’s “free coat” giveaway. The coats were gathered during the Legion’s summer garage sale each Saturday at the Vet’s Center in Electric City, where people donated items for the sale. “No one wanted coats in the summer, so we decided to make then available later for those who need coats,” stated Cindy James, legion commander. The coats have been cleaned, come in all sizes, and some have scarves. James stated that everything is free to the public. And to make it an event, the legion is als... Full story
Farewell gathering planned for Morgans The community is invited to a farewell coffee hour gathering for Reg and Linda Morgan, Sunday, Oct. 26, at 11 a.m. at St. Henry’s parish hall in Grand Coulee. The Morgans will soon be moving to the Tacoma area. Raise granted Electric City workers are getting a raise in 2015. The city council voted last Tuesday night to give workers a 1.9-percent increase in wage and salary. The vote was unanimous. Health district supported Grant County Health District will receive $2,000 from the city of Electric City. T... Full story
The issue of a lack of a local recycling program was raised again at the Regional Board of Mayors meeting Monday afternoon. Raising the issue was Gayle Swagerty, mayor pro-tem of Coulee Dam, who was filling in for Mayor Greg Wilder who is recovering from a stroke. She read from the mayors’ contract with Sunrise Disposal that recycling was part of the agreement. Swagerty it had come up at one of her town’s meetings. The mayors have had similar discussions before and explained that the economy of scale wouldn’t permit recycling beyond corru... Full story
Electric City is inching closer to a new logo. The council looked at four samples developed by graphic artist Richard Button and council members had a good time selecting the one they liked. The problem was that several preferences were noted. At one point it was suggested that they have one of the logos for vehicles and a different one for letterheads. But the council finally settled on one, with mayor Jerry Sands making some small alterations to the design. The council wants to change the color scheme of the logo. The logo design is oval... Full story
An Omak woman wrecked a car five miles north of Nespelem Saturday morning. Angela Gates, 33, was taken to Coulee Medical Center with unspecified injuries after the southbound Toyota Highlander she was driving left SR 155 on the right side, rolled and came to rest on its top. The Washington State Patrol said the driver would be cited with driving under the influence.... Full story
Gayle Swagerty spoke for quite a few people in the entire community this week when she asked why there is no recycling program organized by the four towns whose waste disposal is governed by the Regional Board of Mayors. The mayors’ response was that it’s not economically feasible to sustain such a program in an area of this population. That may be so, but the mayors should let the market prove it. Evidently, that’s not an option currently because the waste disposal contract gives the regional refuse hauler the right to run a recycling progr... Full story
All of the members of American Legion Post 157 in Electric City would like to thank everyone who helped to support our annual Summer Yard Sale event, this year. For all of those who donated items, all who came out to buy items, and all of the volunteers who helped us to organize, clean, and move all of the items, we thank each and everyone of you! Our Post was able to raise enough money, this year, to not only keep the doors open and lights on, but also to fund our Scholarship Award, and look at putting together some new community and veteran e... Full story
I remember when I was working in the Vancouver, WA area and living in Electric City next to Bill he asked me if I could stop by the Washougal fish hatchery in western WA. and pick up two holding nets for this project. Barely got in my little pickup but I got it done. Next time I came home, they were in the water in Banks Lake. Great achievement. Fred Hanks... Full story
I’m trying to figure out how Grand Coulee was able to pass an ordinance in just a few short weeks on accessory buildings when Electric City has not been able to do it for at least a year. I am one of the people that have been trying to get bigger accessory building for over a year now. I have been to most planning meetings, public meetings and filled out surveys. Also, most city council meetings when I know they are going to talk about the issue of accessory buildings. If anyone can shed some light on this matter, I would love to hear from y... Full story
If you have been around the high school the last few years you know why this lady is a “gem.” If you have not, well let me throw some names at you: Rose Butterfly, Rebecca Hunt, Tiffany Peone, Leland Wellons, Craig Nissen, Kacey Palmer Ankney, Kassandra Norton, Meghan Francis, Amelia McClung, Matthew Timentwa, Charlie Knight, Johnny McCraigie, Kendall Piccolo, Brandin Smith, Daniel Campobasso and Chyenne Kelly-Marconi. What do they all have in common? They are Lake Roosevelt graduates and Gates Millennium Scholarship winners. Seventeen win... Full story
1 years ago The Douglas County PUD commission is expecting to take final action on three resolutions at its Nov. 1 meeting in East Wenatchee, authorizing a multi-million dollar settlement with the Colville Tribes and implementing a power sales contract and a power sales service agreement with them that will bring to an end a legal battle over what the Tribes lost with the building of Wells Dam. The Grand Coulee city council voting at its Oct. 19 meeting, approved a 10-12 percent increase in each section of the city’s ambulance service o... Full story
Charles “Tom” Logan, 63, passed away at Sacred Heart Medial Center in Spokane on Friday, Oct. 17, 2014, as a result of a long battle with lung and heart complications. At his request no service will be held. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Vickie; daughter Cortney (her sons Cameron and Matthew); his son Josh (his wife Kwis and son Javier). Tom loved fishing and classic cars, but his world was his grandsons. He will be sorely missed. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his honor to Sacred Heart Medical Center... Full story
Ruth Moses Wapato, 80,passed on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2014, in Holy Family Hospital, one day short of her 81st birthday. Ruth was born in Nespelem, Wash., on the Colville Indian Reservation. Ruth was proud of her heritage as a descendant of the Joseph Band Nez Perce, and frequently showed the grit of the those who had survived the War of 1877. After bouts with tuberculosis in her teen years, she was able to attend Western Washington University, graduating with a Bachelor's degree in Elementary... Full story
Chamber Meeting The Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce will meet this Thursday, Oct. 23, at noon at Pepper Jack’s Bar & Grille in Grand Coulee. General business is on the agenda. TOPS 1554 Meeting Date and Time Change TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Chapter 1524 meets on Tuesdays at 9:15 a.m. at Grand Coulee Senior Center prior to the exercise group gathering at 10 a.m. Come and join for the health of it. Chapter TOPS #WA1554 will be meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Mondays beginning August 4. They meet at the Coulee Dam Community C... Full story
A grateful Nespelem Creek Kids 4-H club gave Merl and Linda Roberts an embroidered Pendleton blanket Oct. 7 in appreciation for working with the group's bee-raising project. Club advisor Ian Wilder said Merle Roberts, a beekeeper himself, supported the project with expertise and experience and plenty of time. The group, with 14-16 kids involved, wanted to raise bees this year to collect honey and wax, help with local pollination needs, and eventually donate to honey to the Convalescent Center... Full story
The seniors accept aluminum cans ONLY. Please do not put cardboard, plastic bottles or other aluminum in the collection sacks. In 2013, the Seniors collected 3800 pounds (almost 2 tons) of cans and took in approximately $1500 for the Senior Center. That is approximately 30 cans for everyone in the Grand Coulee Dam area. The program helps keep the doors open at the seniors and keeps the cans out of the landfills. Please do not put other material in with the cans because we have to dispose of it and the and that raises the already high garbage... Full story
Raider Cross Country runners ran their last tune-up race at the Oroville Invitational Oct. 18, when nearly the entire team broke personal records. "Both Girls and Boys ran strong races and are looking toward the end of the season matchups," Head Coach Gary Darnold said. "We are battling with Tonasket. After beating them two weeks ago, they got us by five in Oroville." Tonasket finished fifth in the boys' race with 115 points, and the Raiders took sixth with 121. Loryn Moore continues to lead... Full story
The Lady Raiders lost at home to the Bridgeport Fillies Oct. 14 in a four-game match that featured many close scores. LR and Bridgeport both made mistakes that allowed the other team to stay in or win games. In the first game of the match, the Fillies struck hard and fast and cruised to an easy win. LR came back in the second game, playing with greater effort. The Fillies did come back into it but the Ladies held them off for a win. In the third game, Lake Roosevelt built on the momentum from the second game and built an early lead. The Fillies... Full story
White Swan attacked early and often to cruise to a victory over the Raiders at White Swan Oct 17, pushing the score by halftime to 42-0. Lake Roosevelt scored all their points in the fourth quarter. The loss drops LR to a 1-5 overall win-loss record and 0-3 in Central Washington South play. When asked about the teams performance, “We were overwhelmed in the first half — not very competitive,” Raider Head Coach Steve Files said. “We rallied and played much better in the second half.” Oscar Pakootas and Jesse Louie scored both the Raider to... Full story
Thurs., Oct. 23 5:30 p.m., HS Volleyball at Brewster. Fri., Oct. 24 7 p.m., HS Football at Kittitas. Sat., Oct. 25 TBD, HS Cross Country at Liberty Bell. Mon., Oct. 27 5:30 p.m., HSVJ Football here with Kittitas. Tues., Oct. 28 5:30 p.m., HS Volleyball here with Okanogan. Fri., Oct. 31 7 p.m., HS Football here with Soap Lake. Sat., Nov. 1 11 a.m., HS Cross Country District 5/6 meet at Wenatchee.... Full story
