Tips and Trick to Life in the Grand Coulee Dam Area by Star Publishing Inc

Tips and Tricks to Life in the Grand Coulee Dam Area

Brought to you by the Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce

Rev. 07.15

A Supplement to The Star Newspaper July 29, 2015

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Coulee Area Information Municipalities

Community Services  Post offices

Local Area Code: 509

Common Coulee Area 407 Midway Ave, Grand Coulee | 633-0781 phone prefixes: 402 Mead Way, Coulee Dam | 633-0390 631-xxxx, 633-xxxx and 634-xxxx 16 S Front St, Elmer City | 633-1371 Emergencies: Dial 9-1-1 5 W Coulee Blvd, Electric City | 633-0606 100 9th St, Nespelem | 634-4212  UPS drop-off: Coulee Hardware | 416 Midway, Grand Coulee | UPS provides daily home-delivery service throughout the area. NOTE: Due to the geographic location of the area, UPS does not ship next next-day. day.  FedEx provides daily home-delivery and pickup service throughout the area. Call 800-GoFedEx to arrange a pickup. NOTE: Due to the geographic location of the area, FedEx does not ship next-day.  Food bank | Church of the Nazarene | 45925 SR 174, Grand Coulee | 633-2186  Strate Funeral Home | 329 E Grand Coulee Ave, Grand Coulee | 633-1111

Water, Sewer, and Garbage

Grand Coulee, Electric City, Coulee Dam, Elmer City and Nespelem each provide water, sewer, and garbage services for their respective towns. Call your city/ town municipality to set up these services if you live within city/town limits. If you live outside city/town limits you will need to call:  Unincorporated areas of Grant & Lincoln County: Sunrise Disposal | 633-0100  Okanogan County: Nespelem City Hall | 634-4691

Electricity

Electricity is provided by your county Public Utility District, though it varies somewhat by town and county:  Grant County PUD (servicing all of Electric City, all of Grand Coulee, some of Lincoln County off SR 174, and western Coulee Dam) 766-2505  Nespelem Valley Electric Co-op (servicing east Coulee Dam and small communities from eastern Coulee Dam north to Nespelem) 634-4571

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First Things First

Getting the mail – Unless you live in Coulee Dam, your mail will probably be delivered to you in a post office box issued to you by your local post office. Talk to your local postmaster about your mail options. Each post office is staffed and open during regular business hours on weekdays and for a few hours Saturday mornings. You can, however, stop in 24x7 to mail letters (one pickup daily) or to visit your post office box. Shipping – Grand Coulee and Electric City are considered rural routes and, as such, physical addresses are not listed in the US Postal Service database. Because of this, some online shippers who rely on the USPS database for address verification may have difficulty with local addresses. Quitting time – Though many businesses are open a bit later during the summer, don’t be surprised when most are closed by 6pm. Restaurants serving dinner generally stay open until 8 or 9pm. Safeway is open until midnight during the summer, and 10pm the rest of the year. Recycling – While curbside recycling is not yet available here, many local places allow you to recycle aluminum cans, cardboard, batteries, computers & electronics, eyeglasses, hearing aids, motor oil, used clothing, etc. See www.grandcouleedam.org/utilities.html for a complete listing. Local employers – The largest employers in town are the Grand Coulee Dam, Coulee Medical Center, Colville Confederate Tribes, and Grand Coulee Dam School District. Cell phone service – Only two cellular phone providers offer services in the area: AT&T and Verizon. While there is some crossover in service areas, AT&T service is strongest (4G and LTE) in Grand Coulee, Electric City, and Nespelem, while Verizon is strongest in Coulee Dam, Grand Coulee, and parts of Electric City. If you live in Coulee Dam and have AT&T, you may want to talk with AT&T about hardware options for boosting cell coverage in your home through your Internet service. Internet and phone service – Depending on where you live, you may get to enjoy what Grant County PUD calls “the fastest Internet in the nation.” If you live in Grant County, go to www.grantpud.org/customer-service/high-speed-network or call 800-422-3199 to find out if high-speed fiber optic service is available for you, and to find a list of fiber service providers and contact information. Non-fiber Internet options include the following:  Coulee Internet Services offers high-speed wireless broadband service, including in outlying areas without high-speed choices | couleeinternet.com | 509-720-7627  CenturyLink offers DSL service in most of the Grand Coulee area | centurylink.net  iFiber offers DSL service in Coulee Dam and the Geostar/Columbia Springs area ifiber.tv | 866-284-3842  HughesNet and others offer satellite service to outlying areas  Coulee Dam Federal Credit Union offers accelerated dial-up service throughout the area | cdfcu.com/services/internet-service-provider.html | 800-572-5678

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Corner of Federal & Spokane Way Grand Coulee

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509.633.8283

509.633.3090

113 Midway Ave., Grand Coulee pepperjacks.webs.com

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INSURANCE

For Personal & Business 608 Midway, Grand Coulee 633-1700 800-603-9342 www.NorthCascadesBank

Moving or Expanding your Business? Give us a call for your Home Loan or Business Loan Needs

Member

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Jerry Kennedy, CIC

REALTY, INC.

Merle Kennedy, Broker

309 Midway Ave., Grand Coulee

(509) 633-0410 (877) 613-4192 foisykennedy.com

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Coulee Culture

In the Grand Coulee area, we pride ourselves on being very friendly, neighborly folks. We are known to wave and honk as we recognize you on the road, strike up a lively conversation when we see you at the store, and offer to pick up things you might need when we make a trip into town. Around here, a gentleman’s handshake and word of honor is as good as any contract. So please don’t be afraid to wave back, smile and make eye contact while shopping, and get to know your neighbors. We’re happy to have you in the neighborhood!

Coulee Area Landmarks

When Grand Coulee-area folks navigate and give directions, we most often do so by mentioning notable businesses and local landmarks. It’s often easier to navigate by these landmarks than it would be if you were given full street names and numbers. Becoming familiar with these landmarks becomes an important survival skill in the Coulee. Here are the most common landmarks you will hear (see map on facing page): A Four Corners – Intersection of State Routes 155 and 174 B Canal – Carries water from the Columbia River, via the Grand Coulee Dam’s John W. Keys III Pump Generation Plant, and over to Banks Lake for irrigation purposes. SR 174 crosses the canal just north of Coulee Medical Center. C Causeway – Stretch of SR 155 which crosses Osborne Bay south of Electric City D North Shores – Subdivision area at Bay Area Drive and SR 155, south of Electric City and beyond the causeway and Osborne Bay E East Heights – Small subdivision at the eastern edge of Grand Coulee and Grant County on SR 174, just before the speed limit changes from 35 mph to 60 mph F Geostar/Columbia Springs Estates – Subdivision east of Grand Coulee, shortly before you reach Spring Canyon G Spring Canyon – Off SR 174 east of Grand Coulee, part of the Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area. Popular summer gathering place for groups and locals. H Lakeview Terrace – Trailer park area off SR 174 past Spring Canyon I Steamboat Rock State Park – Surrounded on 3 sides by Banks Lake, halfway between Coulee City and Electric City off SR 155 J North Dam and North Dam Park – At the north end of Banks Lake, off SR 155. Colorama and many other local events are held here (see page 9). K Grand Coulee Dam – The largest concrete structure and largest electricity-producing facility in the United States. L Grand Coulee Dam Visitor Center – The circular building along SR 155 in Coulee Dam where the story of the dam is told daily. This is most commonly referred to by locals as “the VAC.” North America’s largest outdoor laser light show is projected from here nightly onto the face of the Dam from Memorial Day through the end of September. M Crown Point State Park – Offers a commanding birds-eye view (as shown above) of the Dam and the Town of Coulee Dam. Access it from north/westbound SR 174.

Starkey Professional Building

17 Midway Avenue, Grand Coulee WA is home to these businesses and services:

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SERVICES

NORTHWEST

Debbie Starkey

Investment Advisor Representative

Phone: 509-633-0150 Fax: 509-343-1627 debra.starkey@kmsfinancial.com

Local Investment Services – just for you. Specializing in retirement plans for all those who plan to retire. Securities and advisory services offered through KMS Financial Services, Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC

The Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit organization that is passionate about maintaining the Grand Coulee Dam Area as a sustainable economic environment through business promotion, advocacy, education, tourism support, and service. Visit www.grandcouleedam.org or call today for information on upcoming community events and volunteer opportunities.

Peggy S. Nevsimal

Executive Director

509-633-3074 chamber@grandcouleedam.org www.grandcouleedam.org

Certified Public Accountants and Consultants  Income Tax Preparation  Small Business Accounting and Consulting  Payroll Services  Estate Planning

Kelly J. Buche, CPA

509-633-6767 kellyb@jrnewhouse.com www.jrnewhouse.com

Technical support and advice for local businesses and home users, including:  Virus and malware removal  New equipment setup  Personalized education and classes

Launi K. Ritter 509-631-4311 launi@heavensentcomp.com www.facebook.com/hscomp

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Health and Medical Services in the Area Medical Care

Dental Care

Chiropractic Care

Columbia Chiropractic | 400 Burdin Blvd, Grand Coulee | 633-0861 House Chiropractors | Home-visit service | 721-0384

Eye Care

Gillespie Eye Care | 407 Burdin Blvd, Grand Coulee | 633-0340

Pharmacy

Safeway Pharmacy | 320 Midway Ave, Grand Coulee | 633-0463

Physical Therapy

Grand Coulee Physical Therapy | 321 Burdin Blvd, Grand Coulee | 633-3260 New Paradigm Physical Therapy | 1 Coulee Blvd, Electric City | 633-9915

Veterinary Services

Grand Coulee Veterinary Clinic | 319 A St, Grand Coulee | 633-3363

Get Fast Internet!

… because now you can • Unlimited data • Speeds up to 50 mbps • Inexpensive • Wireless or Fiber Optic • Remote areas • Adding service areas all the time

Coulee Internet Services

633-8081 couleeinternet.com

Beef or Fish Tacos & Beer $10

(800) 633-6421

www.columbiariverinn.com info@columbiariverinn.com • Two Diamond AAA Rated Motel • Located next to Grand Coulee Dam & it's Laser Light Show (www.grandcouleedam.com)

• Fitness Center with Sauna • In Room: Refrigerator, • Business Center/ Microwave, Coffee Maker, Fiber Optic Internet connection Conference Room • Corporate and • Iron & Board Government Rates • Outdoor Pool/Hot Tub • FEMA Hotel/Motel Master List Lodging

Lunch & Dinner 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday

Melody Restaurant

633-8113 Across bridge in Coulee Dam

10 Lincoln St., Coulee Dam, WA 99116 Fax: (509) 633-2100

Grand Coulee Dam School District 301J District Office

509.633.2143 Lake Roosevelt Elementary

509.633.0730

Lake Roosevelt Jr./Sr. High School

509.633.1442

Check Out Our Educational Programs at gcdsd.org

We Love … Family Medicine Emergency Radiology Lab Surgery Orthopedic Ob/Gyn Visiting Specialists Referrals Long Term Care Acute Care

411 Fortuyn Blvd. Grand Coulee

509.633.1911 www.cmccares.org

to Care For You from before bi rth onward

Coulee Medical Center is home to a wide range of onsite healthcare services and a full roster of physicians, visiting specialists, and other medical providers, who are passionate about caring for you. Our new 66,000-square-foot medical center provides the best in technology, equipment and patient comfort. And our people take time, listen and help you when you need it most. Coulee Medical Center may be a small community hospital, but our commitment to those who depend on us is big. Through our full offering of services and large network of referral and visiting providers, we provide our patients access to the comprehensive, quality care you needâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;right here at home. From lab and radiology, to emergency care and surgery, to well checkups and specialty medical treatments, our services connect you to the right people, knowledge, experience and technology through every phase of your care.

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Clinic Hours: Mon-Fri 8am to 5:30pm

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Coulee Area Dining

The Grand Coulee area offers several restaurant choices. Reservations are usually not needed, except on popular dining days like Valentine’s Day.

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School Information

Grand Coulee Dam School District #301 J K-12 school at the corner of Crest Dr and Central Dr in Coulee Dam District office | 633-2143 K-6 office | 633-0730 7-12 office | 633-1442

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About the Grand Coulee

The Grand Coulee Dam area features a unique combination of cultures and counties, lakes and climates, topography and geology. The area is best known as the home of the Grand Coulee Dam, but there is so much more to the Grand Coulee area than just the Dam, including three large lakes, a National Park Service Recreation Area, and a State Park. The relatively small area manages to encompass portions of four of Washington’s 39 counties, and also includes the southern end of the Colville Tribes reservation land. The region is a topographical and geological treasure trove, with stunning granite and basalt rock formations, carved out by prehistoric Ice Age floods, creating a coulee of unprecedented beauty. Early mornings and late afternoons are particularly stunning, when the light playing off the coulee walls is exceptionally colorful. Because of the unique Dry Falls geology and geography of the Grand Coulee basin, the area is also home to a wide variety of wildlife, including bald eagles and other threatened and endangered species. At an awe-inspiring span of 5,223 feet, the Grand Coulee Dam is the largest concrete structure and largest electricity-producing facility in the United States. It is particularly dramatic when the waters of the mighty Columbia River cascade down its spillway, as it does occasionally during the spring runoff season and nightly during the summer months. North America’s largest outdoor laser light show is projected nightly onto the face of the Dam from Memorial Day through the end of September, and a Fourth of July pyrotechnic show is launched every year from its top. Numerous Pro-West rodeos and family-friendly festivals take place throughout the year. For more information on the www.grandcouleedam.org area, visit www.grandcouleedam.org.

Grand Coulee Area Festivals and Events Banks Lake Triple Fish Challenge – Last weekend in April Colorama – Mother’s Day weekend Festival of America – Fourth of July weekend Harvest Festival – Second weekend of September Vintners and Brewers – First Saturday of December June through Saturday Market – EVERY SATURDAY from mid-June mid-September (in North Dam Park, 8:30am-12:30pm) What is a coulee anyway? A coulee is a dry river bed, similar to a canyon. Grand Coulee is the largest of several coulees left over from prehistoric Ice Age floods. Check out videos shown daily at the Grand Coulee Dam Visitor Center and Dry Falls Visitor Center to learn about the rich geologic history of the Grand Coulee, or visit www.iceagefloodsinstitute.org.

SR 155, south of Electric City

across Grand Coulee Dam

2012 and Still Going Riding Clinic - March 31 through April111 Banquet and Auction - April 2, 2012 Colorama Rodeo Activities Rodeo - May 11 & 12 Cleatis Lacy Memorial Bull Riding - May 13 2 Ranch Rodeos - June 30 & September 22

1953 Team Penning

Chute Dogging is a new event this year. Local businesses will put together teams that will start out in the bucking chute with a steer wrestling steer. They must get across the line in front of the chutes before attempting to throw the steer. The fastest time will win. Ranch Rodeos consist of a four member team, one of which must be a cowgirl. There is lots of action in the arena as the teams participate in normal ranch life activities. Team Branding - Team Mugging/Pasture Gathering, Trailer Loading and good ole Ranch Bronc Riding. There is a catch, contestants cannot run their horses. Come join us for this fast paced

Featuring: • Colorama Rodeo - Mother’s Day Weekend 2009 • Riding Clinics 1964 Colorama Rodeo Grand Entry • Banquet & Auction • Cleatis Lacy Memorial Bull Riding • Junior Rodeo - 3rd Weekend in July • Ranch Rodeo

Visit for an Old West Experience For more infomation

(509) 631-0018

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Public Transportation

Grant County Transit’s Route 59  Moses Lake to Coulee Dam | daily | 800-406-9177 People for People’s Lincoln County Connector  Coulee Dam to Davenport | Monday, Wednesday & Friday at 7:00am and 4:00pm | 800-851-4204  Connecting to SMS for Davenport to Spokane service | Monday, Wednesday & Friday | 877-264-7433 Ground Coulee Dam Senior Center’s transportation to Spokane  Grand Coulee Senior Center to Spokane | third Friday of each month | 633-2321 Okanogan County Transportation’s OCTN Route  Coulee Dam to Omak | daily | 800-635-4391

Bus schedules are available at the Chamber of Commerce office and Senior Center

Municipal Airport Services | Electric City | Grand Coulee Dam Airport | 633-3376

Grocery & Convenience Stores

Ed’s Meat Market | 304 Mead Way, Coulee Dam | 633-2202

Licensing & Permits

Large Bait/Tackle Shop

Pontoon, Fish Pedal, Standup Paddle Board Rentals

Non-Ethonal Fuel • RV/Tent Sites

401 Coulee Blvd. E. (509) 633-2671 Box 457, Electric City, WA 99123 www.couleeplayland.com

Three Convenient Locations To Serve You!

4 Corners • 633-2472 Where SR 174/155 meet Grand Coulee Food Market Mechanical • Car Wash

Coulee View Food & Fuel 2 Okanogan Ave., Coulee Dam

Your local weather forecast at:

633-2951 Spring Canyon

Facebook - Grand Coulee Area Weather

311 Grand Coulee Ave., Grand Coulee

633-3073

Say Yes to JESS!

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About the Grand Coulee

SR 155, south of Electric City

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888-254-1899

grantpud.org

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Slightly odd places to find things you need locally

We may be small in population, but we offer many conveniences which may seem somewhat hidden at first glance. Take a closer look and you’ll find a lot to be had here! If you need to…

Go to…

Get an oil change

Les Schwab, Jess Ford, Jack’s 4 Corners, and MPH Auto & Marine (Grand Coulee)

Get a tow

Jack’s 4 Corners 76 Station (Grand Coulee)

Wash your car

Jack’s 4 Corners 76 Station (automatic) and do-it-yourself car wash across the street from Les Schwab (Grand Coulee)

Have your car detailed

Jess Ford and Choice Auto Group (Grand Coulee)

Buy Coulee-area souvenirs

The Variety Store (Grand Coulee)

Get camping equipment

Coulee Playland and The Variety Store

Rent a boat or jet ski

KJ Watersports at Coulee Playland (Electric City)

Ship a UPS package

Coulee Hardware (Grand Coulee)

Rent a movie

Safeway (Grand Coulee)

Find a laundromat

The King’s Court (Grand Coulee)

Rent a U-Haul truck

Coulee Hardware (Grand Coulee)

Buy pet food/supplies, board or groom a cat or dog

Grand Coulee Vet Clinic – dog, cat, horse, and cow supplies and care (Grand Coulee)

Join a gym

Body by Dam (Grand Coulee)

Take up yoga

Jennifer Hauge | 846-4635

Get fitted for custom orthotics

Grand Coulee Physical Therapy (Grand Coulee) NOTE: physician’s referral required

Buy office supplies

The Variety Store (Grand Coulee)

Learn how to quilt

Kissed Quilts (Grand Coulee) | 386-5715

Photocopy/print (color/B&W) The Star Newspaper (Grand Coulee) Have a passport photo taken

Grand Coulee Post Office

Buy fresh hamburger (ground Ed’s Meat Market, featuring Northwest Premium daily), jerky, sausage & more Angus Beef (Coulee Dam, inside Harvest Foods) Buy fresh donuts, rolls, and other baked goods

Harvest Foods bakery (Coulee Dam) and Saturday Market (North Dam Park, Sat mornings)

Get an ice cream cake

Safeway (Grand Coulee) and Harvest Food (Coulee Dam)

Buy fresh, locally-grown fruit —seasonal—

Shaw’s Fruit and Produce (Belvedere) and Saturday Market (North Dam Park, Sat mornings)

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by Roger S. Lucas

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Playhouse is winnable

VOL. LXXV NO.

State investigates for fraud at mosquito district

program A plus in the utility classt in clean class is an improvemen a consistent air room air, and making conditioning system, temuniform in tem classrooms more

May. That com for the month of the same month pares to 663 for May’s total this the previous year.

without a sec- page 2 all check signing See UTILITIES ond approved signature. the clerk 2013 During 2012 and of Grant number of hours reported a high The former clerk and District 2 is be- worked on a weekly, monthly, County Mosquito for misappropri- yearly basis. ing investigated concerns over more than “We identified ation of funds totaling investigative payroll and general disburse$129,000, a state states. The Chief Richar directly to the District audit of the district allegations ments paid a lack of approcity counc d Paris report the Clerk, including il last week clerk is denying ed to depart by the District attorney. an ment respon that the the monitoring hired priate and has fire in May, ded to Electric City, a Board members,” the SAO report two of eight calls Karyn Byam of them He said ambulance structure fires. the mosquito dis- states. six in the 20-year clerk of calls totaled March commissionof Coule position in the Grand The board e Dam 35, trict, resigned her area by the that the hours transports. Coulee area, and 21 ers told auditors 4, after being interviewed averplus eight Paris also 16 of 21 of the State Au- Byam worked should have stated investigative unit people The reemergency had compl that 20 hours a month. as ditor’s Office. Re- aged ing course medical techni eted an to her position , with three cian A “Fraud Investigationstates port referred things full time due to having train last week a few port” released were heldfinish. The online to the number at the fire classe that between s hall. of hours she when 2010 and 2014, “She is confident turned in for the clerk was compensation. the full factual backcompensated ng the The report ly ground surroundi approximate the that notes Grant is re$122,128 more auditor’s report also Dr. AlexanCounty Health agency week that der Brzezny officer than the disvealed, it will vindicate known as the stated last approved over. He the flu seaso trict’s n is officia North Banks said the her position.” had handle Health lly budgeted comMosLake lab report d 652 positiv District Scott Hunter photo pensation, Attorney e influen than 44 feet. — quito District deaths s, including is lowered more – Kenneth Chadwick, za three four . There about until Lake Roosevelt Wallace, PLLC have been related of flu cases had significant three can’t be fixed of Schultheis Tabler no report on the east side of drumgate times as much in the past turnover in the seals leaky Afour weeks. as the budgetits of makeup ed salary. The July 9 conaudit report published A spokes- board in 2012. rs are The current commissione Carl There was no cerned only that period. of drum gate three. office said chairman; on the left side Randy Gumm, was escaping due man from the auditor’s and Hank that a side seal is not under of how much water Russell, Diane Canady, Brougher explained the mosquito district the Laser estimate r, Kary is leaking and leaky seal. schedule, but in Wiebe. A fifth commissione to do drum gate three a regular audit until it is to the the Bureau tried submitnot receive water did an audit be- Byam, father of the clerk, submit Brougher said that the wagates spilling water this case the SAO Light Show will in writing to received. be next spring when faulty the show with some drum ted his resignation fixed. That could cause of information July wasn’t satisfactory. on the it dated but work denies to City not, enough behind and others the city of Electric “Ms. Byam vehemently ter level is low of Lake Roosevelt his actively The water level above sea the allegations in the auditor’s 10, 2015, stating that of Recseal. than 1,289 feet commisof commis by Roger S. Lucas that the Bureau the dam was higher nearly full, and before report or any wrongdoing whatso- being part of the board Brougher did say the his term, to provide an inShow and night, the wa- ever during her tenure with using its option the Laser Light the level Monday sioners “long exceeded” to for a lamation is Those attending to repair the seal, to try to make stated Byam’s which had expired, according work can be done water will be released down near 1,255, Mosquito District,” creased laser brightness of wondering when wait. would have to be March 1, 2013. show will have to 2 attorney, Kenneth Chadwick, and ter level city records, on show more enjoyable. backdrop for the See LEAK page commissioners, Public Affairs Offisprang a leak recently, on Brougher stated. Wallace, PLLC. Three of the The drum gate Schultheis Tabler escaping were Bureau of Reclamationit won’t likely be this confident when Russell, Canady and Wiebe, one can see water said facing the dam “Further, she is comcom cer Lynne Brougher background sur- appointed by Grant County the full factual year. report is Gumm was appointed rounding the auditor’s her po- missioners, Coulee and vindicate by the city of Grand appointed revealed, it will been movKary Byam had jumping from a sition.” City, which that while man who reportedly p.m. by the city of Electric The report states “Craig was a great his fam- ing boat about 6:30 required two is advertising for his replacement RedEphrata, S. of policy to 69, life Robert a full the district’s Craig Plummer, The body of Star. the commisdivers while swim- dedicated huge role in the in this issue of The signatures on checks, was recovered by by Scott Hunter N page 2 went missing Friday relatives. ily and played a handle Sher- doch, 34, See INVESTIGATIO Sunday after sioners allowed Byam to a boat with community,” said about 12:40 p.m., in nearby ming from the and Grant Ephrata will be greatly Two men drown office had closed State park rangers searched iff Tom Jones. “He to pray the sheriff’s in separate inciboats during lakes last week marine deputies and I will continue lake to motorized Lake and one County 5:30 Friday missed dents, one on Banks for him from about for his family.” the search. Olympia went 9 p.m. and resumed on Parks Lake. A man from missing in night until Sun effort each day. The body of a man on Park Lake near Coulee City on the recovery found Plum- missingState Park Saturday after Banks Lake near The marine unit Lakes recovered Monnoon Monday. Friday was finally mer’s body about day. Management. wawill serve in that dozers, wa day night. Johnson Aircraft, engines, chairing the and lives in Lincoln hand crews, by Roger S. Lucas capacity for six months, the Rotary Club ter tenders, and if Mayor Greg days. a Type 3 incident meeting when and County. stalled within 10 on from two along with to attend the council team, were all Wilder is unable Evacuation notices elects the Douglas County management session. The council lines. major fires in six months. Dam has according to the fire Saturday, an The town of Coulee mayor pro tem every to have been pulled, At one point on 22 meeting due oror office. cancelled its July evacuation was the county sheriff’s Volunteer The next regular northeast immediate commucommu The Grand Coulee lack of a quorum. One fire, 17 miles for the Rimrock will be Aug. answered five calls of a second fire dered meeting of the council Fire Department west and north of Waterville, and fire Chief Rick of Water-- nity, 17 miles 12, at 6 p.m. during June, reported meeting last 10 miles southeast buying raffle council Ephrata. city some remember the at you If burned Paris firefighters it’s call was a strucville, had together for a playhouse, But by Tuesday, Tuesday night. One tickets last spring brush, grass and to go to their an outside fire. 22,212 acres of fire were being released was ture fire and another were made. heads up time. Junior Rodeo according to Tuesday’s as the north fire calls aid Riders sage, units Ridge mutual home The Three and that’s ambulance calls, stage. report. Paris reported 37 happens this weekend, by DWK managed in mop-up Twenthe Twen the Okanogan built Dam area, 21 in Both fires are being The members of In other fire news, nine in the Coulee when the playhouse ComCounty Com Fire topped will be won by Office 911 dispatch area and seven Douglas Grade Sheriff’s Coulee the Mile Contstruction as Grand County the Fowler north team of the year been no reports ty-one in a row, Coulee winning ticket. For the fifth year center were named 2,250 acres 25 miles plex. There had transportation calls. somebody with the or injuries by out at named on a list trade organization event had drawn Washington by their statewide By Tuesday, the Medical Center was of structures lost of Keller before 5 from as during 2014’s hospitals in the Team contestants Wired” performance “Most their the for registered Management of 155 Tuesday. and EllensFires, floods, power which had Incident by the American the fire Carlton Complex nation compiled far as British Columbia The Red Cross, management of get tions outHealth Forum we’ll continue to for evacuees, at handed the Mount Tolman Fire outages and telecommunica Hospital Association’s burg. “I assume opened a center the sherrif’s office of Healthcare Inforhas since back to couple days,” said ReservaReserva ages last summer, and the College more in the next Ephrata High School, Executives. Center on the Colville of the Ridge Ridearly hours to announced last week. mation Management Tasha Marchand, The fire was 90 The library has set Portal” closed. personal chalwaiting for a new ers. notices were tion Thursday. Despite enduring CMC added a “Patient patients at that time. The evacuation avoid the heat while up to the associated with that allows fight- percent contained Natof Nat lenges and losses of success fight The rodeo for athletes on both service this year air conditioning unit. center staff lifted as a result records online. a.m. The state Department class statcouncil gave city the fire, “the dispatch of 18 starts at 10 officials stat to access their own Tuesday classGrand Coulee’s increase in air age of hospitals and admission ing the two blazes, ural Resources on purchase a new Among hundreds handled an incredible LinSaturday and Sunday, in northern Lin officials the OK to than 2,200 danger radio traffic under public ed. and fire more city’s fied from the July for telephone named Friday, is free. high,” and conditioning unit the for the playand difficult circumin Washington Five fires started County as “very up to $8,000 for The raffle drawing nationwide, 20 are of rapidly changing from lightning coln effectivelibrary, allowing in Okanogan and on Sunday. among 36 on a list 10, about 6 p.m. works director Denstances while maintaining,” a press state. CMC was merged it remains so house will happen purchase. Public facilities named. strikes and eventually About Ferry counties. he is trying to get ness and professionalism “Small and Rural” Serblazes. nis Francis said Weather Ser into the two big air conditioning unit. release noted. The National prethree bids on the the dispatch were battling the is down the evening was pre Each member of 300 firefighters loWhile the air conditioningfrom 8-2 on and a plaque County Fire vice Tuesday warm and lo only office was recognized fires from Douglas Coun- dicting seasonally library will be open APCO/NENA 8, Grant Coun days. Francis conditions through from the Washington the dipatch Districts 1 and its normal operating to Coulee at Washing- cally breezy by a 13, Washing unit could be inChapter is displayed Bob Valen was named board last night, followed ty Fire District said that the new Marshal’s office, Thursday Friday with a chance center. Dam’s Natural Resources Dam’s NR ton State Fire Coulee Management, cold front s. Wednesday night. Bureau of Land Duane Johnson for one member Sheriff’s office of thunderstorm Councilmember ordinance allows is Douglas County pro tem at Coulee city limits. Valen mayor the Emergency named outside was living and Douglas County last WednesArea Park & by Roger S. Lucas

The flu is over

No spill for lasers

this year

Broken seal keeping dam gates up

al lakes

Two drown in loc

Major fires settle down

Newsbriefs

Busy fire fighters

Drawing this weekend at junior rodeo

No quorum

CMC makes national list

Early hours for library

Valen named to board

The Star

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by Scott

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VOL. LXX

Coulee president of the past president of Recreation District,

Mayor pro tem named

Dam’s council meeting

Dispatchers honored for excellence

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Conveniences in nearby cities

Coulee Trivia: The Grand Coulee Area is where 4 of Washington’s 39 counties meet: Grant, Okanogan, Lincoln, and Douglas. Because of this, you might hear us refer to this area as G.O.L.D. County.

Omak – An hour’s drive to the north takes you over Disautel Pass to Omak, where you will find businesses like Home Depot, Walmart, JCPenney, Pizza Hut, North 40, AT&T, feed stores, movie theaters, most fast food chains, and other businesses. Native American culture and geologic interest points in the area include the Omak Rock, a large glacial erratic “balancing rock” near Omak Lake. Ephrata – An hour’s drive south takes you past Banks Lake, Dry Falls, Sun Lakes, and Soap Lake, where you will find businesses like Walmart, Ace Hardware, many fast food chains, and a movie theater. Moses Lake – A 90-minute drive south to Moses Lake offers shopping, including Walmart, Home Depot, Lowe’s, Staples, Petco, AT&T, most fast food chains, Hastings Entertainment, movie theaters, and freeway access to I-90. Wenatchee – A 90-mile drive to the southwest takes you past many glacial erratics and along the Wenatchee River to most any shopping you need, including Costco, shopping malls, movie theaters, auto sales, medical care, fast food, and fine dining. Airway Heights/Spokane/Spokane Valley – A 90-mile drive to the southeast takes you through Wilbur, Creston, Davenport, and Reardan, to the Spokane International Airport in Airway Heights, and to Spokane shortly beyond. Here you will find several indoor malls, Costco, Walmart, fast food and fine dining, movie theaters, auto sales, medical care, and other entertainment. Nearby Coeur d’Alene, ID boasts a Cabelas. See wsdot.wa.gov/Publications/HighwayMap/Mileage/GrandCoulee.htm for Washington State Department of Transportation’s driving distances between Grand Coulee and various cities around Washington.

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