Articles from the October 7, 2015 edition
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County: bridges near Nespelem closed or restricted
In a press release sent about 5 p.m. Monday, Okanogan County Public Works said one bridge near Nespelem will be closed and another restricted on Tuesday. The agency said it is closing Bridge B-3 at milepost 5.08 on Park City Loop... — Updated 10/12/2015
Molestation charges filed
A 43-year-old Grand Coulee man is set to appear in Grant County Superior Court this month, accused of molesting a 7-year-old girl. Charges were filed against Charles E. Johnson, who was seen entering a field April 20 with the... — Updated 10/12/2015
Employees injured in Priest Rapids Dam explosion
EPHRATA, Wash. — (Updated with new information at 7:10 p.m.) At approximately 4:15 p.m. today an explosion was reported at Priest Rapids Dam along the Columbia River. At this point there are six confirmed employees with various l... — Updated 10/8/2015
Plaque remembers advocate
Rotary Club members and friends gathered Wednesday, Sept. 23, to remember Donna Hamilton, in whose memory the club erected a plaque at the handicapped-accessible fishing pier the... — Updated 10/7/2015
The autumn months are here
So many folks speak of the autumn months as one of their favorite times of the year, and I’m one of them. Temperatures are moderating from the heat of summer, and there’s a bit of a chill in the morning air as leaves begin to tur... — Updated 10/7/2015
Group wants strong leaders for county
Represent Okanogan County (ROC) first met as a group on June 28, 2015, to discuss the need for effective county leadership and thoughtful, well-informed decisions for the future. ROC does not represent any political party and... — Updated 10/7/2015
Consolidation makes hard work but good sense
That dirty word is in the news again: consolidation. But this time it is being brought up in city halls. First off, I will stand up and give a standing ovation to those members of... — Updated 10/7/2015
A prayer that bears fruit
Wade Burnside’s DNA may remain in his apple trees. Burnside was a determined sort who loved deeply and acted on it, not necessarily in ways that were easily understood. But last Friday, standing amidst his legacy high above D... — Updated 10/7/2015
To all interested veterans:
A few months ago, we presented the community a gift of a 40-foot banner to hang in the high school. This banner was presented to honor the veterans of the Grand Coulee area. Next month we will take time to honor all of those who... — Updated 10/7/2015
Legals for October 7, 2015
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF GRANT In the Matter of the Estate of: ROBERT S. MELTON, Deceased. NO. 15-4-00107-1 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS The Administrator named below has been... — Updated 10/7/2015
Coulee Cops
Grand Coulee Police 9/28 - A Grand Coulee driver who was going 15 mph over the speed limit near the overlook area just above Grand Coulee Dam was cited by police. He asked the officer if the left lane wasn’t for faster travel, and... — Updated 10/7/2015
Raider CC takes midseason form
Raider cross country travelled to Kettle Falls Saturday for the CAN-AM Invite, hosted by Colville High School. The Raiders are in midseason form and showed it by running personal records at the race. “Three of the five who ran t... — Updated 10/7/2015
This week in sports
Wed., Oct. 7 5 p.m., JHS Volleyball here with Okanogan Thurs., Oct 8 5:30 p.m., HS Volleyball here with Oroville 6 p.m., JHS Football here with Omak Fri., Oct. 9 7 p.m., HS Football at Mabton Sat., Oct. 10 Noon, HS Cross Country... — Updated 10/7/2015
LR ladies lose three in three
The Lady Raiders faced the top two volleyball teams from the Central Washington 2B North League last week, losing decisively to Brewster but forcing Okanogan to work for every point... — Updated 10/7/2015
Raiders are 2-2 overall
The Warden Cougars struck early and often on the Raiders Friday night, building a halftime lead that Lake Roosevelt could not overcome on their home field in Coulee Dam. At... — Updated 10/7/2015
Quentin P. Ricks
Quentin P. Ricks, long-time resident of the Grand Coulee Dam area, passed away quietly in Artesia, New Mexico, Friday, October 2, 2015, at the age of 93. Quentin was born January... — Updated 10/7/2015
Meetings and Notices
Chamber Meets at Pepper Jack’s for September The Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce will be meeting this Thursday, Oct. 8, at noon, at Pepper Jack’s Bar & Grille in Grand Coulee. General business will be discussed. Free Ret... — Updated 10/7/2015
To speak at Library Thursday
The Grand Coulee Library will host Mike VanQuickenborne for a public presentation at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 8, as part of a Speakers Bureau program. VanQuickenborne is a... — Updated 10/7/2015
Bruce Albert Brandstrom
Our beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, Bruce Albert Brandstrom passed away Friday, September 25, 2015, at the age of 82 after a brief illness. Bruce was born June 2, 1... — Updated 10/7/2015
Newsbriefs
Blood drive set The Inland Northwest Blood Center, along with Grand Coulee Community Blood Drive Volunteers, will hold a blood drive Monday, Oct. 10, from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the community room at Coulee Medical Center. INBC... — Updated 10/7/2015
Eagles Lodge break-in reported
The Eagles Club was broken into sometime early Sunday morning. A burglar entered by breaking through the back door. Security cameras showed that a male intruder ransacked the place and stayed inside the lodge for about half an... — Updated 10/7/2015
Bowling alley burgled
Coulee Dam police are investigating a break-in at the Riverview Bowling Alley that occurred Sept. 15. Owner Pat Zlateff told police that he had arrived to do some work and found a number of items lined up at the back door. The... — Updated 10/7/2015
Truck stolen from school
One of the Grand Coulee Dam School District’s trucks was stolen last Tuesday and recovered a few hours later at Crescent Bay. A school employee, Dean McPherson, was working on the roof at Center School and looked down to see his t... — Updated 10/7/2015
Fire protection gets a better grade in city
Early next year, many businesses and some homeowners can expect a modest decrease in the cost of their fire insurance. Grand Coulee Volunteer Fire Department Chief Rick Paris said this week that the city has improved its fire... — Updated 10/7/2015
New flag flies atop old pole again
An effort to keep an American flag flying in an unlikely spot saw success last week as the stars and strips were hoisted proudly above Delano Friday. Anyone traveling between... — Updated 10/7/2015
