Articles from the August 29, 2012 edition

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Gratitude for firefighters

I would like to extend my sincere Appreciation and Thanks to all the following agencies who assisted in fighting the Elmer City-Coulee Dam Fire of August 14 & 15, 2012. Bureau of Indian Affairs Mt. Tolman Fire Center City of... — Updated 9/3/2012 Full story

 

Agent retiring

After 32 years, Dan Fagerlie is retiring Aug. 31 as WSU Ferry County and Colville Reservation Extension director-educator and 4-H agent, his office announced last week. Fegrelie started in the area in 1980. He worked with 4-H... — Updated 8/29/2012 Full story

 

It's a boy for the Graves

Kyle and Cassandra Graves of Elmer City, are delighted to announce the birth of their son Kolby Leigh Graves. He was born Friday, August 10, 2012, weighing 8 lbs, 9 oz., and was 22 inches in length. His sibling, Kudin, is happy... — Updated 8/29/2012 Full story

 

It’s a boy for Kile/Jelle

Troy Kile and Elizebeth Anne Jelle of Wilbur are delighted to announce the birth of their son Zachary Kile Jelle. He was born Thursday, August 9, 2012, weighing 9 lbs, 5 oz., and was 21 inches in length. His siblings, Chris,... — Updated 8/29/2012 Full story

 

It's a girl for Ward/Chaney

It’s a girl for Ward/Chaney Lacey Ward and Colby Chaney of Coulee Dam are proud to announce the birth of their daughter Paisley Jean Chaney on Sunday, August 26, 2012, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee. She weighed 8... — Updated 8/29/2012 Full story

 

It's a boy for Stead/Timentwa

Steph Stead and Ira Timentwa of Nespelem are delighted to announce the birth of their son Jerek Michael William Timentwa. He was born Monday, August 13, 2012, weighing 9 lbs, 9 oz., and was 21 inches in length. His siblings,... — Updated 8/29/2012 Full story

 

It’s girls for the Gonzalezes

Jessica A. Gonzalez and Fernando Gonzalez of Nespelem, are delighted to announce the birth of their daughters Rosario Lee Gonzalez and Guadalupe Maria Gonzalez, born Monday August 20, 2012, Rosario weighing 5 lbs, 15 oz., and... — Updated 8/29/2012 Full story

 

Grief support group meets

Anyone in the community experiencing the loss of a loved one is invited to come and share support! There are two groups meeting during the summer: one the last Wednesday evening of each month from 7-8 p.m. and the other on the... — Updated 8/29/2012 Full story

 

Carolyn Lee(Wilbanks) Pachosa

Carolyn Lee (Wilbanks) Pachosa, 83, peacefully passed away on Monday, Aug. 27, 2012, in Brewster, Wash. Rosary will be held at St. Henry’s Catholic Church in Grand Coulee on... — Updated 8/29/2012 Full story

 

Randolph W. “Randy Socula

Randolph W. “Randy” Socula, 47, surrounded by his family, moved on to be with his ancestors Wednesday morning, August 22, 2012, from Spokane, Washington.  Born into the Grand... — Updated 8/29/2012 Full story

 

Dale Steven “The Mailman” Hilson

Dale Steven Hilson, 52, passed away suddenly on Monday, August 20, 2012, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee. He was born August 26, 1959, in the Coulee Dam Hospital to Jack... — Updated 8/29/2012 Full story

 

Coulee Recollections

Ten Years Ago The recent awarding of a grant to the town of Coulee Dam could ensure the restoration of Douglas Park to its original condition. Rod Hartman announced at the Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce luncheon last... — Updated 8/29/2012 Full story

 

On Electric City’s new vehicle fee

I am in Guam visiting my husband and I hear that the council of Electric City has passed a tab law of $20.00 per yr per vehicle. Are you kidding me? What if a resident can’t afford their fee? What then, they can’t drive in... — Updated 8/29/2012 Full story

 

A question for the congressman

I wish to respond to "Doc" Hastings letter to the editor about federal control over water. Why "Doc," did you champion a federal regulation that California must give its water rights to transnational corporations over the... — Updated 8/29/2012 Full story

 

Nevsimal selected as new chamber manager

Peggy Nevsimal will be the new manager for the Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce. Nevsimal will take the place of Susan Miller who will retire from the position in September... — Updated 8/29/2012 Full story

 

Support, compassion, knowledge made the difference

I want to write this letter to remind everyone that we have a wonderful community and support people in our area and at times it seems we only hear the negative, but in the middle of a sad tome, we experienced many positives. Last... — Updated 8/29/2012 Full story

 
 By Roger Lucas    News

East Heights pipe dream coming true

Some East Heights residents will see improvement in water service this week after city crews installed an 8-inch plastic water line along Boulder Avenue. Others in the neighborhood... — Updated 8/29/2012 Full story

 

Good time bands play this weekend

The free concert series in the park culminates this weekend, starting at 6 p.m. both Friday and Saturday nights. A favorite band of the Seattle-to-Portland area will fill North Dam Park and Event Center with the Pacific... — Updated 8/29/2012 Full story

 
 By Roger Lucas    News

Credit union launches drive for food bank

It’s time to replenish the “Care and Share” Food Bank. Director Fern Blaylock said last week that the food bank is open only two times a month now instead of every week because of limited food supplies. The food bank... — Updated 8/29/2012 Full story

 
 By Roger Lucas    News

Ice cream truck turned out a Delight

Ever hanker for a good ice cream cone? That’s the story behind the Delight ice cream truck you see parked near Sunflower Graphics on Grand Coulee’s Midway Avenue. Nate and... — Updated 8/29/2012 Full story

 
 By Roger Lucas    News

Principal duties to be shared at Center School

Center School’s principal duties will be shared by the district superintendent and the middle school principal, at least for the first three weeks of school, the school board... — Updated 8/29/2012 Full story

 

Newsbriefs

City sets criteria for cheaper rides The city of Grand Coulee, by resolution, passed an ambulance fee assistance policy at its meeting Aug. 21. If a person uses ambulance service and meets certain criteria, they can get a reduced... — Updated 8/29/2012 Full story

 
 By Roger Lucas    News

Local schools awarded million dollar grant

Lake Roosevelt High School is one of 10 schools in the nation that got word last week that it has been awarded a million dollar federal grant to help students succeed. The Grand Coulee Dam School District was advised late last... — Updated 8/29/2012 Full story

 
 By Scott Hunter    News

Group gears up for community self defense

About a dozen citizens met at Electric City’s fire hall Monday night to organize a “community watch” group, a network of citizens who want a way to head off what they see as a rise in the city’s crime rate. Some in the... — Updated 8/29/2012 Full story

 
 By Roger Lucas    News

Ceremony marks end of Wright Elementary

The south wing of A. E. Wright Elementary School started tumbling down Monday. That’s when Elder Demolition pulled heavy equipment in to start tearing the structure apart, but... — Updated 8/29/2012 Full story

 

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