Cool cops

At Electric City's community barbecue last Friday, all three police officers in Coulee Dam's department, which also serves Electric City, attended the event that featured mister sprinklers in the heat. In their full gear, which is made for rain, they agreed to get cooled off for a photo. From left, Chief Paul Bowden, Officer C. Hopper, and Officer Josh Watkins. Ashley Landeros, deputy clerk, said the ice cream for root beer floats was donated by Ken Hoke. And Coulee Dam's city clerk, Stefanie Bowden, made the floats. The event was well attended. Many packages of hot dogs were eaten. "It was so nice to see everybody enjoying each other's company," Landeros said. "My goal is to make people feel welcome at cty hall!"

- Scott Hunter photo