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An Electric City woman was ordered by Grant County Superior Court Monday to repay nearly $139,000, for unauthorized personal payments to herself while a clerk for Grant County Mosquito Control District 2. The repayment is to be made to Enduris Insurance, which had already repaid the Mosquito District for its losses. Karyn M. Byam, 42, entered an Alford plea to theft in the first degree in March 2017, with a restitution hearing scheduled within six months. That hearing was held Monday, and the court ordered full restitution of $138,810,...
Grant County detectives are looking for two Coulee Dam people named as suspects in an early morning stabbing near Moses Lake. Investigators are looking for 28-year-old Rebecca N. Norton and 24-year-old Aaron Pfaltzgraff-Miller, both of Coulee Dam. Responders were called about 4 a.m. today (Saturday, Nov. 25) to the 11000 block of Road 14 Northeast for an adult male who had been stabbed. Investigators said everyone involved had been at the home for a party. The victim, whom authorities did not...
Electric City has received word that it was awarded a $735,000 grant for major street repair. The grant requires a 5-percent match of nearly $37,000. City Clerk Russell Powers said the state Transportation Improvement Board grant will enable the city to put in new streets, curbs and sidewalks that will connect the city’s two new proposed park sites. The work “is planned for 2018,” Powers stated, as soon as bid specifications and engineering can be finished. The grant will provide funds for curbs, sidewalks and new streets on Grand Avenu...
Larry Price, in the process of planning his term as mayor of Coulee Dam, emphasizes the need to bring people together. “People in the town have been battling each other, and we need to come together,” Price stated in an interview last week. Not only that, but people see two separate towns: one, the engineers town, and the other, the part that is on the reservation. “After all, it’s just a bridge,” Price said. Instead of the bridge separating the two distinct parts of town, he says, “the bridge also brings us together.” He sees shorter counc...
Shoppers place their penny bids in cups at the Penny Auction Saturday, a fund raiser for the class of 2018 at Lake Roosevelt High School. With 170 donated items, the class of 45 seniors profited about $3,100 at the event, taking in $3,500 from community supporters in the cafeteria. "It would not have been possible without all the donations from the local businesses," said class advisor Tammy Norris. "The community supported us greatly and we are very thankful." - Scott Hunter...
Newspaper office closes for holiday The Star office will be closed Thursday for Thanksgiving, plus Friday. Garbage more costly Garbage rates are going up in Electric City on Jan. 1, 2018. The good news is, not very much. If you use a 65-gallon container, your rates will go from $27.35 per month to $28.17. It’s all in keeping up with costs. Garbage collector Sunrise Disposal received a cost-of-living adjustment and the city is passing this cost on to its customers. The last time Electric City had a garbage rate increase was in 2012. F...
The spirit of giving can be found in different areas of our community. Just a few examples include giving presents to children in poverty, food to the hungry, coats and winter clothes to children in need, and backpacks and winter clothes to the homeless. The Trees of Sharing program, which helps low-income children receive Christmas presents, has been spreading joy in the community for over 30 years. Started in 1983 by five ladies from St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church, the program has grown over...
Classes will be held soon to develop badly needed emergency medical responders to bolster ambulance services. The Grand Coulee Volunteer Fire Department has scheduled an informational meeting for 7 p.m., Monday, Dec. 4, at the fire station on Spokane Way. Fire Chief Rick Paris stated, "We are looking for individuals from the area to become Washington State-certified Emergency Medical Responders by completing 60 hours of special training." Interested parties should attend the Dec. 4 meeting to...
There is a facility in Moses Lake that receives dogs, cats and other animals, as well as non-game birds, when people don’t know what to do with them. Camron Derting, administrator for Grant County Animal Outreach, appeared before the Grand Coulee City Council last month to let people on this end of Grant County know of their services and willingness to help people who have animal problems. If you have an animal (pretty much any animal) that you want to get help for, the Moses Lake facility is there to help, Derting pointed out. “We would lik...
The Regional Board of Mayors will purchase its new transfer trailer next year through BuyBoard, a national purchasing cooperative, officials stated Nov. 13. The 2018 budget, that has been approved by all four towns and cities in consortium headed by the RBOM, had set aside $90,000 for the purchase of the new transfer trailer, making the trailer the third at the transfer site. Electric City Clerk Russell Powers, who does the financial reports for the four mayors, said Monday afternoon that the difference between the $90,000 budget projection...
Dr. Ann Diamond has retired from her career as our small-town doctor and entered the race for state representative of Legislative District 12. Her campaign kickoff was great fun, with beautiful pies, hot cider and wonderful bluegrass music by The Apostles. The place was packed with people interested to hear Ann’s message. The message I heard was one of deep concern and caring for the people of the 12th Legislative District. With her 24 years of experience in serving the medical needs of our community, Ann has gained a wealth of knowledge a...
There are those moments in everyone’s life that you can look back upon and realize the importance of a pivotal decision. Two young ladies made those decisions this weekend and it made me think back a bit. On Easter morning in 1993, I went under the water in The Assembly of God Church in Electric City. It has since been converted to a home, but I can remember vividly that day. It was a powerful moment that can be looked back on, and it puts a smile on my face. Since then, I have been a part of a...
We do not want the Russians — or anyone else — to influence the outcome of our elections. But interfering in elections is an everyday occurrence. According to historian Alfred W. McCoy, citing research at Carnegie Mellon University, between 1946 and the year 2000, the U.S. intervened in 81 elections in foreign countries. Stephen Kinzer writes in his book “Overthrow” that the U.S. has overthrown 14 foreign governments. Interference in elections has also become a homegrown problem in the United States. An elected official who represents the peo...
Feeder canal formwork in slide area - Forms for the transition section from "square-to-round" in the "cut-and-cover" portion of the feeder canal. - November 8, 1949 photo...
David William Pierce, of Quincy, Washington, passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2017. He was born April 20, 1953, in Grand Coulee, Washington, to Frank W. and Barbara J. Pierce, the oldest of three children. He attended school, graduating from Coulee Dam High School in 1971. Following high school he attended Wenatchee Valley College, then transferred to Eastern Washington University where he graduated with a degree in Physical Education and Psychology. David put his teaching career on hold...
OLYMPIA – The Washington Service Corps and the Washington Reading Corps need people who can commit six months to making a difference. The Washington Service Corps offers a chance to help children, adults and veterans prepare for careers and increase their computer, financial and basic skills. Find a list of open six-month positions at https://washingtonservicecorps.org. Members of the Reading Corps tutor struggling students, and plan school and family literacy events. See a list of open six-month positions at https://washing...
Joel DeWinkler helps build a protective wall on the outside of the Colville Tribal Museum with Tyvek and plywood before taking down the doors and more from the front of the building as part of an upgrade project. The wall will help keep out the elements, as well as any curious animals. - Jacob Wagner photo...
It’s a boy for Tillmans Emily and Jesse Tillman, of Elmer City, Washington, are proud to announce the birth of their son, Elijah Paul Tillman. He was born Sunday, September 24, 2017, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee, Washington. He weighed 8 lbs., 14 oz., and was 21-1/4 inches in length at birth. Siblings are sister, Brooklyn, and brother, Otis. Maternal grandparents are Greg Hedman and Kathy Harju. Paternal grandparents are Paul Tillman and Kathryn Berendsen. Martin/Kheel have a girl Jordan Martin and Anthony Kheel, of Nespelem, W...
No Chamber This Week The Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce will not meet this Thursday, Nov. 23, due to the Thanksgiving Day holiday. Meetings will resume Thursday, Nov 30. Wenatchee Valley Erratics Chapter Meets Wenatchee Valley Erratics Chapter of the Ice Age Floods Institute will meet at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 29, at the Wenatchee Valley Museum, 127 South Mission, Wenatchee. The Wenatchee Valley Erratics presents a holiday extra! Marli Miller, Dept. of Earth Sciences, U. of Oregon, will talk about her just-published rewrite...
Nebraska City, Neb. – Celebrate this year’s holiday season with friends and loved ones while supporting conservation and tree planting with the help of the Arbor Day Foundation. • Returning for the eighth season in a row, Give-A-Tree cards from the Arbor Day Foundation offer a unique holiday giving opportunity with conservation benefits that will endure for generations. And again this year, Give-A-Tree cards can be purchased individually and with customized text. Cards can be purchased for $5.95. • Purchasing the Arbor Day Foundat...
Senior Menu Wed., Nov. 15 – Thanksgiving Dinner Turkey and Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Green Bean Casserole, Fruit Salad, Dinner Rolls Thurs., Nov. 16 – Dinner Sheet Pan Meat and Veggies, Mixed Fruit, Crisp Fri., Nov. 17 – Breakfast Breakfast Sandwich with Eggs, Meat, Cheese, Hash Browns, Fruit Bowl, Orange Juice Mon., Nov. 20 – Breakfast Sausage Patties, Eggs, French Toast, Fruit Bowl, Orange Juice Tues., Nov. 21 – Dinner Taco Salad and Fruit Bar, Chips and Salsa, Ice Cream Wed., Nov. 22 – Birthday Dinner Mashed Potatoes with Gravy,...
Here are the Lake Roosevelt Elementary students of the month....
Tues., November 28 5 p.m., LRJH Basketball here with Bridgeport 6 p.m., LRHS Basketball, Jamboree, here (girls’ 6 p.m./boys’ 7:30 p.m.) Wed., November 29 6 p.m., LRHS Wrestling at Okanogan Thurs., November 30 5 p.m., LRJH Basketball at Oroville Sat., December 2 LRHS Basketball, here with Oroville (L), (1 p.m., GJV/2:30 BJV/4 GV/5:30 BV) 10 a.m., LRHS Wrestling at Davenport Tourney...
Notice of Public Budget Hearing and Change of Regular Meeting Time Public Hospital District No. 6, Douglas, Grant, Lincoln & Okanogan Counties, Washington Public Hospital District No. 6, Douglas, Grant, Lincoln and Okanogan Counties, Washington; which operates Coulee Medical Center and Coulee City Clinic, will conduct a public hearing on the proposed 2018 budget for the aforementioned facilities. The hearing, open to the public, is Monday, November 27, 2017 at 4 p.m. in the Public Conference Area, 411 Fortuyn Road, Grand Coulee, Washington. A s...
Grand Coulee Police 11/14 - Police had to kill a deer that had been struck near milepost 24 on SR-155. The deer didn’t have use of its back legs due to being struck by a vehicle. 11/16 - A local man reported receiving serious threats from an Oregon man, and the information was turned over to the FBI. 11/17 - A woman on West Grand Avenue reported that someone had broken into her home and taken her wallet and some pills. - A resident on Goodfellow Avenue in Electric City told police that he had two phone calls threatening that the federal g...
