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The mayor of Coulee Dam intends to ask the city council to pass new water and sewer rates tonight (Wednesday) in the last council meeting over which he will preside, with some significant changes. Mayor Greg Wilder explained to the council at their last regular meeting Dec. 13 that he was working on an ordinance for their consideration at tonight’s meeting, called especially for that purpose. Wilder explained that he had been examining usage rates on the east and west sides of town and would recommend rates based on the “Orange Book,” a docum...
A Grand Coulee man ended up in Grant County jail after a police search for missing Christmas cookies and other items led them to him Saturday. Arrested and jailed was Jeffrey Muellner, 56. The cookies, various decoration and more had been put in the kitchen area of St. Henry's Catholic Church, where the Coulee Community Choir was set to hold its annual concert on Sunday. Choir practice ended about 9 p.m. the previous evening and everything was OK at that time, but when volunteers came to the chu...
Electric City is considering changing its Comprehensive Plan to allow “vacation rentals.” Terry and Debra Ann Jensen, who own a residence at 9 Lakeview Avenue, requested the change. The city council indicated the city would move forward on the request to amend the Comprehensive Plan, plus a rezone, to accomplish the change. City Clerk Russell Powers stated that the city might be able to accomplish the change by as early as February next year. The city would have to hold two public hearings on the change before it could be adopted. Powers sta...
School board member Richard Black responded at the last school board meeting, Dec. 11, to discipline issues within the school district. Black had held several positions within the Grand Coulee Dam School District prior to taking a seat on the board, including acting assistant principal and athletic director, and feels he knows the dynamic of the schools from being an active participant for a number of years. He addressed about 30 people in the audience, visitors, and staff members. “You are being heard,” Black assured the audience. He said it i...
Pope appointed fire chief Charlie Pope was appointed chief of the Coulee Dam Volunteer Fire Department Wednesday night. Mayor Greg Wilder said Brian Warnecke had resigned. Wilder, whose term will end with December, said Warnecke had only committed to serving in the position while Wilder was mayor. Warnecke was appointed in September 2016. Sidewalks report cites more than 1,000 breaks A report from a concrete company documented over 1,000 “compromised” places in Coulee Dam’s sidewalks, Councilmember Gayle Swagerty said Wednesday at the counc...
Santa elicits a big smile from Jovanna Bradeen Thursday night with the gift of a coloring book at the annual Lighting of the Library event in Grand Coulee. - Scott Hunter photo...
Electric City and the chamber of commerce are still at odds over $2,700 worth of invoices that remain unpaid. The city and the Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce had signed an agreement early this year wherein the city would provide money from its hotel/motel fund to support certain functions the chamber agreed upon. At its last meeting, Ben Hughes, from the chamber’s board of directors, sought a reason from the city council as to why $700 worth of invoices for advertisements and a $2,000 invoice for the “fun zone” support, relating to C...
The Colville Tribes' Fish and Wildlife department has extended its Northern Pike Rewards Program through the end of 2018, according to a recent press release. CTFW has paid out over $10,000 to anglers since the program began on May 1. The program was started as a way to reduce pike numbers in Lake Roosevelt and requires anglers to turn in pike heads in specified locations for $10 a head, big or small, as long as it is in good enough condition. Since May, anglers have turned in 1,095 pike heads,...
Elmer City’s proposed trail system will go out for bid Jan. 10, public works director “Jimmer” Tillman advised the town council last Thursday night. The 2,100-foot trail, financed by a grant from the state Transportation Improvement Board, will connect Elmer City residents to the Downriver Trail system at two locations. Tillman stated that bids will be opened Jan. 24, with the work done sometime in the spring. The TIB grant of $250,000 will pay for engineer work and the actual construction of an 8-foot-wide paved trail from Third Street to tw...
Grant County Health District issued an alert for an influenza outbreak in the county Friday. Health officer Dr. Alexander Brzezny said in the release that everyone six months old and older should immediately get a flu shot. “Be aware of increasing influenza and influenza-like illnesses in Grant County and Washington state,” Brzezny stated. The county has been receiving many influenza A and B cases in the past few weeks. There have been five influenza-related deaths in the state already this season, the report stated. Coulee Medical Center rep...
In the business world, decisions are generally made by weighing the costs of something desirable for a business against its benefits over time. A piece of equipment may cost a lot of money, but if it pays for itself in a few years and provides an added benefit, such as increased customer satisfaction, it’s likely to be bought. Public schools don’t generally have the luxury of increasing their revenue by such means. They get what a state formula says they’ll get, regardless of any increased value its leaders think the school could bring to st...
The sunlight came in through the shades, shaking me from my dream. But as a 6-year-old, that just meant Saturday morning cartoons. I sprang up and dashed to the living room. As I turned on the television, there he was — a blue-and-red blur flying across the screen. Soon after, the iconic “S” came into focus: SUPERMAN. By far, my favorite superhero. I liked him for his abilities. Who wouldn’t? He was super-strong and able to fly. But my connection was deeper. He was more than a hero, he was an immigrant who left his home and came to the United...
I never drank until my mom died and step-dad moved out. I raised myself and younger brother alone with no one since I was 17. Right away, I got into a crowd, and we didn’t drink socially. We drank explosively: blackouts, pass outs, drunk driving, fist fights were common. Through my years, this all developed behaviors and patterns in my life. I understand the nature and rage of this animal within and the darkness of the deepest pits. I lived on an edge; carelessly with selfish and wreckless abandon, I learned well this realm. After sobering u...
Christmas is an especially difficult time for anyone grieving for lost loved ones. It is especially painful for America’s military families whose son, daughter, spouse or parent was killed while serving in uniform. Normally, the fallen are remembered on Memorial Day, but thanks to a Maine family and over hundreds of thousands of donors and volunteers, more than 1.5 million wreaths were laid on the tombstones of our fallen soldiers, sailors and airmen on December 16. The panoramic view of Arlington National Cemetery’s rolling hills with its whit...
The SHARP Kids program at Lake Roosevelt Schools held a Family Fun Night Christmas Party on Dec. 12, with parents, children, and SHARP staff. Hot chocolate and chili dogs were served, and activities included making pinecone/peanut butter birdfeeders, paper gingerbread men creation, beading, gift tag making, cookie decorating, a photo booth, and more. Also on display were samples of work from the staff of the school newspaper, "The Crimson Galleon," and photography students' work, for which...
No Chamber This Week or Next The Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce will not meet this Thursday, December 21, or next week, December 28. The next chamber luncheon is scheduled for Thursday, January 4, 2018, at Siam Palace in Grand Coulee. Coulee Creators Meet on Tuesdays Coulee Creators meet at 412 Federal Ave. Room 207, Grand Coulee. Contact Marlene Oddie at KISSed Quilts or 509-386-5715 for further details. There will be no Sew-in on December 26. Hours are normally Tuesdays 1-4 p.m., on Jan. 8, 9-5 p.m., All Day Sew-in. Stop by and...
• Almira-Coulee Dam Community Church – 4 p.m. Christmas Eve Service. No regular service on Sunday, Dec. 24. • Banks Lake Bible Church, 25 School Ave., Electric City – Normal church services in the morning but in the evening a candlelight service will be held at 5 p.m., which is primarily open sharing about what God has done in our lives over the course of the year, and concludes with communion. . • The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 806 Spruce, Coulee Dam – 10:30 a.m. Christmas Eve, sacrament meeting only. • Faith Community, 16...
Wed., Dec. 20 - Dinner Pot Roast with Gravy, Potatoes, Corn, Carrots, Applesauce, Cake, B-DAY DINNER Thurs., Dec. 21 - Dinner Chicken Alfredo, Salad & Fruit Bar, Cook's Choice Fri., Dec. 22 - Breakfast Sausage Links, Eggs, Pancakes, Fruit Bowl, Orange Juice Mon., Dec. 25 - CLOSED Tues., Dec. 26 - Dinner Lasagna, Salad & Fruit Bar, Cookies Wed., Dec. 27 - Dinner Hawaiian Chicken Sandwich, Green Beans & Onions, Chips, Pineapple, Cupcake Thurs., Dec. 28 - Dinner Fish & Chips, Coleslaw, Peaches and Cream Fri., Dec. 29 - Breakfast Biscuits & Gravy,...
The Raiders defeated the Trojans in the final seconds at home before losing to the Tigers in Tonasket last week. Hosting the Manson Trojans on Dec. 12, the Raiders maintained a lead but almost lost the game in the fourth quarter. Going into the fourth, LR held a strong 44-32 lead, but the Trojans rallied, tying the game with a three-pointer, 51-51, with one minute and 30 seconds remaining. In the final 30 seconds of the game, with only three seconds on the shot clock, the Raiders inbounded to...
The Lady Raiders beat Manson at home before losing to Tonasket on the road last week. Against Manson on Dec. 12, the Lady Raiders led the entire game, by 28-17 at the half, and finished with a final score of 51-33. Head Coach Wallace Pleasants was happy with his team's performance both on offense and defense. About the defense, Pleasants said they excelled at "staying focused, moving our feet, rotating, all those little things that we need." Offensively, Pleasants said, they had "good ball...
Raider wrestlers took part in the Oroville Mixer and the Cashmere Invite this past week. Fewer wrestlers attended these events than usual due to winter sickness and holidays, but those who did gained experience nonetheless. Lake Roosevelt’s wrestlers went to Oroville Dec. 13 for their mixer, where Raiders won seven out of their 18 total matches. Other teams competing were Liberty Bell, Tonasket, and Oroville. “It’s just a chance to get some matches,” commented Head Coach Steve Hood. Kaleb Horn and Tony Nichols each won both of their matches...
This week in sports Thurs., December 28 10 a.m., LRHS Wrestling Powerhouse Tournament, here LRHS Basketball to West Valley HS, Spokane, Eagles Holiday Classic (9 a.m. GV, 10:30 a.m. BVJ, 1:30 p.m. BV) Fri., December 29 LRHS Basketball to West Valley HS, Spokane, Eagles Holiday Classic (10:30 a.m. BV, noon GV) Sat., December 30 10 a.m., LRHS Wrestling, Banks Lake Brawl at Almira-Coulee-Hartline Tues., January 2 LRHS Basketball, here with Bridgeport (L) (4:30 Boys & Girls JV; 6 p.m., GV; 7:30 p.m., BV) Thurs., January 4 7 p.m., LRHS Wrestling at...
Lake Roosevelt Schools received a $6,000 check from a grant from the Music Matters Distribution Fund at their holiday band and choir concert on Dec. 13. "I was very happy and excited, and started a shopping list immediately," said music teacher Karen Pace. "I have already purchased some new instruments and will be purchasing a set of acoustical sound shells to go around the performers." Pace plans to reapply for the same grant for next school year. "It is a team effort, as I have to have princip...
City of Grand Coulee FINAL 2018 BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the FINAL 2018 Budget Public Hearing will be held by the GRAND COULEE CITY COUNCIL, in the council chambers, 306 Midway Avenue, on December 19, 2017, at 6:00 p.m. All interested persons will be given the opportunity to provide both written and oral comments on the 2018 budget at said public hearing. The council chamber is handicap accessible. Arrangements to reasonably accommodate the needs of special classes of citizens, including handicap accessibility or...
Grand Coulee Police 12/11 - Child Protective Services asked police to check on the welfare of a juvenile at a Spokane Way residence. No one was home. 12/12 - Police saw a woman, known to be wanted on three warrants for her arrest, walking near North Dam Park. She was stopped, arrested and taken to Grant County jail. 12/14 - A small, brown puppy dog was dropped off at city hall in Grand Coulee and was taken to the veterinary office. - A man called police to let them know that he was wanted on a warrant and he wanted to turn himself in. He went...
