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News, views and advertising of the Grand Coulee Dam Area
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Big Bend Community College will soon be hanging its shingle out at the former Grand Coulee Dam Middle School annex building. It will be the beginning of a Community Knowledge Center, where students and local residents can take advantage of a range of activities still to be developed. Barbara Collins, who heads the program for BBCC, said the initial activity will be a beginners’ computer class starting in mid-January. Big Bend has a number of Community Knowledge Centers, including those at Wilson Creek, Warden, Royal, Mattawa, Odessa and Q...
The first Vintage Christmas Market went well at Coulee Dam's town hall Saturday, organizer Natalie Nachtigal-Dennis said. She said we wanted to bring back a type of bazaar she recalls from her childhood here that was a big community event. Vendors told her they did well, and many have asked to be put on her list for next year. - Scott Hunter photo...
Students, are you having trouble with your homework and your parents can’t help? Then North Central Regional Library might be your answer. Kim Mehr, out of the Wenatchee Public Library, and representing NCRL, made a presentation last month to students in seventh through 12th grades about services available for them, and homework was one of the topics. Students must have a library card, easily obtainable at any NCRL branch, and go online to the regional library home page at www.ncrl.org. Click on the Research & Homework tab. You can access i...
Every school has its own culture or identification. The new Lake Roosevelt School is no exception. The character of a school is not easily transferable from one location to another, and because of this, officials are trying to help the new school complex develop its own and unique culture. Associate Principal Ronanda Liberty reported to the school board recently on efforts she is making, working with staff and students, to develop the school’s own unique signature. A school is just four walls, so to speak, until staff and students arrive. They...
When it rains, it pours. At least most of the time. It rained inside Lake Roosevelt High School's gym last week - that's right, inside. Circumstances and a winter rain caught school officials off guard and it resulted in a wet gym floor that led to the cancellation of a basketball game Nov. 25. The old gym is scheduled for a new roof and new look, but a couple of things got in the way. School officials had scheduled a new roof for the gym but had to wait to see if there would be enough money...
Sharing is caring The Trees of Sharing program will touch 148 children from 58 local families this year. Area residents are encouraged to purchase gifts based on the information on the tree ornaments. It is suggested that gifts be in the $20 range. Trees of Sharing are located at Flo’s Cafe, Safeway Pharmacy, North Cascades Bank, Coulee Dam Federal Credit Union and Harvest Foods. Gifts need to be placed under one of the trees by Dec. 13-14. If you have questions call Linda Black, 633-3611 or Mary Ann Boll, 633-0305. Counting the days The s...
Remember that 911 outage last spring when the entire state had no emergency phone service? You would if you’d tried to place an emergency call that wouldn’t go through. The staff at the state’s Utilities and Transportation Commission remembers, and they are recommending penalty against Centurylink of more than $2.9 million. A UTC investigation found that some 5,840 emergency calls failed to go through in that six-hour period April 9-10, the agency said in a press release. All 6.9 million people living in Washington lost 911 service durin...
Electrical fires in homes account for over 26,000 residential fires annually, resulting in 280 deaths and over $1 billion in property loss in the United States, the Washington State Fire Marshal’s office reports. “Traditionally, we see more electrical fires occur in Washington State during the winter months,” says State Fire Marshal Chuck Duffy. “Loss of life and property resulting from electrical fires can be avoidable if you exercise a few simple steps.” He suggests the following guidelines to help families are safe from shock hazards a...
Cafe Espresso will soon offer inside service with Wi-Fi, television and a number of new drink offerings. The new, enlarged building in front of Coulee Hardware on Midway Avenue will provide seating for a number of customers at three tables and a big easy chair for those who really want to relax. The coffee house will open in about two weeks. Coffee drinks are being offered inside Coulee Hardware while construction is going on. Pictured from the left are Kim Tipps and Teri Shattuck. -- Roger S....
Given all the words and images devoted to the midterm elections over the past few weeks, you’d think the results had told us something vital about the future of the country. In reality, they were just a curtain-raiser. It’s the next few weeks and months that really matter. The big question, as the old Congress reconvenes and prepares to make way for next year’s version, is whether the two parties will work more closely together to move the country forward or instead lapse back into confrontation and deadlock. I suspect the answer will be a mix:...
Not to steal from the weather man, but it has been cold. Colder than Hans Solo in a Carbonite freeze. It might even be colder than a Hobbit in Melkor. OK, now that that is out of my system and movie buffs are happy, let's move right along. Since I have spent a fair share of time outside lately in the frigid air, I have let my mind drift a bit back to the days of horse and buggy or, more appropriately, horse and sled. I remember reading in "Pioneers to Power" that the young adults in the pioneer days would go to dances in sleighs. They would...
1 years ago The Grand Coulee town council passed a $2.8 million dollar budget for fiscal year 2005 Tuesday night including $65,000 to replace the roof on city hall, a projected $733,000 budget for law enforcement, and $12,000 is earmarked for tourism activities sponsored by the chamber of commerce. The city will pay more than $860,000 in salaries, overtime and benefits plus an estimated $304,000 for the USBR police security contract. Tis the season for "eats" and good cheer with Stucks Bar and...
Janet Mary Andrew Feldt passed away Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014, in East Helena. She was born July 30, in Lincoln, Nebraska to David Henry Andrew Jr. and Geraldine Bell (Stewart) Andrew. In 1931 the family moved to Three Forks, Montana where she lived until graduating from high school in 1948. She attended Montana State University in Bozeman and belonged to the Delta Gamma Sorority. She also attended Kinman Business University in Spokane, Washington and was a deputy sheriff there for a short time....
Jennifer Jean Pe All, 32, entered this world in Wenatchee, Washington to the home of her mother Ida Pe All on August 30, 1982, and passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2014 in San Jose', California. A proud member of the Colville Confederated Tribes, Jennifer attended Wenatchee, Washington's Eastmont High School where she followed her family tradition as a member of the basketball team. Jennifer was a huge Raiders' fan who enjoyed visiting historic sites, such as Alcatraz Island, loved having fun,...
A couple young shoppers at the "Vintage Christmas Market" look over jewelry at Barbara Moser's space in the Saturday event at Coulee Dam's town hall. Organizers said the event, the first of what may become annual, went quite well. - Scott Hunter photo...
It’s light the library time. A special program is planned for the Etheta Anderson Grand Coulee Library on Tuesday, Dec. 9, beginning at 6:30 p.m. A special lighting of the library, a repeat of last year’s program, is planned. The library, a branch of North Central Regional Library, is located at 225 Federal Avenue. The ceremony will usher in the Christmas season in Grand Coulee with door prizes donated by local businesses, caroling and refreshments. All kids will receive a new book and both the young and old will be able to visit with San...
Chamber Meeting at Town Hall The Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its noon meeting Thursday, Dec. 4, at the Coulee Dam Town Hall, where the group will be setting up for the Vintners and Brewers event. Lunch will be available. Demos to Meet The Okanogan County Democrats will hold its monthly meeting on Saturday, Dec. 6, beginning at noon, at the Breadline Café in Omak. Weight Loss Discussion Group in the Mix Anyone interested in starting a weight loss discussion support group after the TOPS meeting should call Vivian...
Philip Irwin and Amanda Gavin of Wilbur, Wash., are proud to announce the birth of their son Timothy Wayne Irwin, born Friday, Nov., 28, 2014, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee. He weighed 8 lbs. and was 21 inches in length at birth. Sibling includes brother Wyatt Gavin. Maternal grandparents are Tim Gavin and Sharon Gavin. Paternal grandparents are Judy Samek and Wayne Irwin....
Nate Piturachsatit has moved from physical education coordinator to counselor at Lake Roosevelt Elementary School. The change was approved by the Grand Coulee Dam School District board for the remainder of the year. Principal Lisa Lakin said this week that Piturchsatit is also taking his internship as a principal and expects to complete it this next spring. The district had the unexpected retirement of Rosella Covington, who held the counselor position at the middle school for a number of years. The district had advertised for a replacement...
The Lake Roosevelt Girls’ basketball team is hosting a Lake Roosevelt High School alumni game on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2014. All graduates of Lake Roosevelt High School who are interested should contact Matthew Pleasants at 633-0543 or pleasants.matthew@gmail.com to sign up. Deadline is Dec. 10. The women’s game will begin at 6 p.m. with the men’s to follow. All participants will receive a t-shirt. Call now and sign up....
Tues., Dec. 2 5 p.m., JHS Boys’ Basketball at Liberty Bell Wed., Dec. 3 6 p.m., HS Wrestling at Okanogan Jamboree Thurs., Dec. 4 4:30 p.m., HS Basketball at Entiat. 5 p.m., JHS Boys’ Basketball at Oroville Sat., Dec. 6 TBD, HS Wrestling at Davenport Tournament....
TUESDAY HI LO’S TEAM W L Coulee Internet Serv. 38 14 Pepsi 34.5 17.5 Riverview Lanes 32.5 19.5 Fullers 26 26 Sunflower Graphics 24 28 Team 6 0 52 High Game: Pepsi 445; Winnie 174 High Series: Pepsi 1281; Winnie 450 Splits: Phyllis 3-10; Judy 5-7; Karen 3-7...
Chris Oates takes a jump shot against Soap Lake Tuesday night in a 10-minute jamboree game at Lake Roosevlet's gym. Oates' shot didn't fall, but the Raiders won 27-4. More results from the multi-team event will be in next week's Star. Pull out the special winter sports preview section in this issue. - Scott Hunter photo...
Grand Coulee Police 11/21 - A caller reported a theft of liquor from an Almira location and said the party was heading toward Grand Coulee, and gave a description of the vehicle. Police stopped the vehicle but the driver refused to talk with police, so the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office was called and a deputy continued with the investigation. The driver gave a Grand Coulee address. 11/21 - A woman reported that her car parked next to SR-155 had been opened and a variety of things taken. She said the loss was about $60. Police driving b...
City of Electric City Notice of sale Of Surplus items The City of Electric City will sell by sealed bid the following: 1) 1965 Dodge, ¾ ton M37B1, 250 gallon tank with pump and hose with approximately 16,353 miles on odometer, minimum bid is $1,000. 2) 1980 Toyota Pick-up with approximately 99,541 miles on odometer, minimum bid is $100.00 3) 1983 International with 6 yard dump bed, snow plow blade and sander with approximately 157,985 miles on odometer, minimum bid is $2,500. All three vehicles are being sold AS IS and are available for...