Articles from the March 2, 2016 edition
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Auditions for Rumpelstiltskin set for March 7 at the Grand Gallery Theatre
“Rumpelstiltskin,” a play loved by audiences both young and old, will be performed here March 12, using talent from local schools, produced by the Missoula Children’s Theater. Auditioning for the various roles will be held Monda... — Updated 3/16/2016 Full story
By New league should mean less travel
Lake Roosevelt High School is in a new Central Washington 2B league. The new league, made up of many of LR’s competitors, will operate under WIAA sanctions for the next four years, and begin this fall. Athletic Director Richard B... — Updated 3/2/2016 Full story
Raiders finish season with loss to Morton-White Pass
The Raider boys’ basketball season came to a close Saturday with a big loss in the regional round against Morton-White Pass in Chehalis. This is the third straight year that the Raiders have made it to the regional round on the way... — Updated 3/2/2016 Full story
LR fourth grade team shines
The Lake Roosevelt fourth grade girls' basketball team began their season with practices starting in September, then began play in the Moses Lake AAU fourth grade girls' league in... — Updated 3/2/2016 Full story
LR Elementary students of the month
Students selected for Jaunuary students of the month at Lake Roosevelt Elementary School.... — Updated 3/2/2016 Full story
Fifth-grade students present to board
Two fifth graders from the “highly capable” program made presentations before the Grand Coulee Dam School District board Monday night and held members spellbound with their subjects and quick wit. Dustin Bertrang and Lilly But... — Updated 3/2/2016 Full story
Scouts announce derby winners
Cub Scout Pack 24 announced the winners of the 2015 Pinewood Derby races held Feb. 24, at the American Legion's Vets Center in Electric City. Eight Cub Scouts competed for the... — Updated 3/2/2016 Full story
What's cookin' at the seniors
Wed., March 2 – Dinner Chicken Fettucine, Mixed Vegetables, Green Salad, Fruit Cup, Cookies Thurs., March 3 – Dinner Beef Dips w/au jus, Tater Tots, Sunshine Salad, Orange Cream Freeze Fri., March 4 – Breakfast Country Style Skill... — Updated 3/2/2016 Full story
Join the Arbor Day Foundation in March and receive free trees
The Arbor Day Foundation is making it easy for everyone to celebrate the arrival of spring by planting trees. Join the Arbor Day Foundation in March 2016 and receive 10 free white flowering dogwood trees. “White flowering d... — Updated 3/2/2016 Full story
Free tax help available
Free tax preparation is still being offered at the Grand Coulee Senior Center. Volunteers trained in cooperation with IRS and AARP are available every Tuesday now through April 12, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. This service is available... — Updated 3/2/2016 Full story
WSU Okanogan County Master Gardeners Rose Pruning Workshop
The Master Gardener volunteers will be demonstrating rose pruning and rose care from 10 a.m. until noon on Tuesday, March 8. This will be a live demonstration and hands-on workshop, using the rose bushes in front of the Okanogan... — Updated 3/2/2016 Full story
"Messiah in the Passover" dinner this Saturday at Banks Lake Bible Church
Throughout the Bible, God has established certain days and events to remind His people of His faithfulness. For Christians today, those include communion and water baptism. Now we know that these observances do not save us, but the... — Updated 3/2/2016 Full story
Calvin L. Green
Calvin L. Green, 64, born February 7, 1952, in Republic, Washington, was surrounded by friends as he passed away Wednesday evening, February 24, 2016, in his Nespelem, Washington home. Burial has taken place in Nespelem City... — Updated 3/2/2016 Full story
Meetings and Notices
No Chamber This Week The Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce will not be meeting this week. The annual installation luncheon will be held next Thursday, March 10, at noon, at the Moose Lodge in Grand Coulee. Okanogan County S... — Updated 3/2/2016 Full story
Eighty-six years ago
Steamboat Rock was a landmark in Central Washington, even before Banks Lake was formed. – 1930... — Updated 3/2/2016 Full story
Take medical coverage beyond the gap
The Affordable Care Act was signed into law six years ago this month. The uninsured rate is now 11.9 percent, the lowest ever recorded. Approximately 17 million more Americans have health insurance today than before the law was... — Updated 3/2/2016 Full story
Put down the controller and walk away, spring is here
The gray days filled with gloom and chill are disappearing fast. The robins are moving in and the buttercups are blooming. Sneezing is more prevalent, and that means spring is here. Yes, you may open the curtains now and even open... — Updated 3/2/2016 Full story
Regarding Coulee Dam's natural resources, parks, trees, etc.
I wish to commend Mayor Wilder, the Coulee Dam Town Council, and the Natural Resources and Parks Board for the time and effort they have spent on bringing our Comprehensive Plan for the town up to date. In researching the history... — Updated 3/2/2016 Full story
Trip approved for students of Salish
Eighteen students from Coulee Dam schools will be going to Northern Quest Resort in Airway Heights to continue studies of the Salish language. The Grand Coulee Dam School District board approved the trip at its meeting Monday... — Updated 3/2/2016 Full story
Local bull rider named "Iron Cowboy" in Texas
Shane Proctor, a 2003 graduate of Lake Roosevelt High School and longtime resident of Grand Coulee, showed his toughness, again, last Saturday, by winning the “Iron Cowboy” award at Arlington, Texas. It was another feather in Pro... — Updated 3/2/2016 Full story
Colvilles to gain millions in settlement
The Colville Tribes will gain millions from an agreement approved last week that settles the claims of nearly 700 tribes nationwide against the federal government. The nearly $1 billion settlement with the Obama administration has... — Updated 3/2/2016 Full story
Second Grand Coulee search finds stolen goods
Officers from Grant County’s Interagency Narcotics Enforcement Team and the Secret Service Thursday initiated their second Grand Coulee raid within the past three weeks, this time on a house at 409 A Street. Officers recovered s... — Updated 3/2/2016 Full story
Hospital to build a daycare
It’s hard to go to work if you’ve got no one to watch the kids. That’s a problem Coulee Medical Center will tackle, at least for its own employees, following a decision by hospital commissioners Monday night. They voted to spend... — Updated 3/2/2016 Full story
District, Turner sign three-year contract
The school board and Paul Turner agreed on a three-year contract Monday night and the Grand Coulee Dam School District has a new superintendent of schools. The board and Turner... — Updated 3/2/2016 Full story
Glo Carroll is Volunteer of the Year for 2015
Glo Carroll has been selected as The Star newspaper's "Volunteer of the Year." She topped the voting total of 171 people who took the time to vote for Carroll and for Archie... — Updated 3/2/2016 Full story
