Articles from the December 7, 2016 edition
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People meet for a "community watch" start
In a spirit of concern and cooperation, Coulee Dam had its first “Community Watch” meeting last Tuesday night. About 45 people turned out at the old stone church in Coulee Dam, to discuss the rash of burglaries and car prowls tha... — Updated 12/7/2016 Full story
Minor damage
A fire late Monday morning at 415 North Columbia in Coulee Dam damaged the rear area of a garage at the home of Tim Wilging. The fire brought trucks from Electric City, Grand... — Updated 12/7/2016 Full story
Could have been much worse
Rescuers work to hoist back up their heavy gear after getting four young people out of a wrecked Honda Passport in which they had been headed to school Tuesday morning. A witness... — Updated 12/7/2016 Full story
Big public practice
At the annual Crimson and Gold game Nov. 29, mixed varsity and junior varsity teams of Lake Roosevelt boys and girls basketballers played crimson vs. gold teams. It was essentially... — Updated 12/7/2016 Full story
Few eligible, team still takes 3rd at tourney
Even out-manned four to one, Raider wrestlers placed third out of 13 schools Saturday at the 26th Annual Davenport Invitational with a team total of 76 points. Reardan took first wi... — Updated 12/7/2016 Full story
Tribal veterans join thousands at pipeline protest and victory
Smiles and tears accompanied song and prayer last week as members of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation gave an appreciative sendoff to 10 armed forces veterans... — Updated 12/7/2016 Full story
Jacob Steven Fischer
Jacob (Jake) Fischer died in his home in Spokane, Washington, before November 27, 2016. He was 42. He was born September 29, 1974, to Sheri Rae Edwards Fischer and Robert Erwin... — Updated 12/7/2016 Full story
Coulee Cops
Grand Coulee Police 11/27 - A man saw someone crouched near his girlfriend’s car at a Main Street apartment and yelled at him. His girlfriend came to the door and heard a “hissing” sound and saw the man letting the air out of he... — Updated 12/7/2016 Full story
Seventy-six years ago
The start of excavation for the removal of over-burden from the west tailrace slide area at Grand Coulee Dam. - Dec. 9, 1940... — Updated 12/7/2016 Full story
Legals for December 7, 2016
Public Notice Town of Coulee Dam ORDINANCES ADOPTED BY THE TOWN OF COULEE DAM Ordinance 742 – An Ordinance of the Town of Coulee Dam, Washington, fixing the amounts to be raised by Ad Valorem Taxes for the Year 2017. Ordinance 7... — Updated 12/7/2016 Full story
Bowling Scores
COLUMBIA LEAGUE TEAM W L Strike or Spare 32 20 Team 6 31 21 Solid T Const. 18 34 High Game: Don Richer 265; Sharey Redthunder 189 High Series: Don Richer 676; Sharey Redthumder 508 Splits: Ron Staggs 4-5/5-7; Jesse Jackson 3-6-7... — Updated 12/7/2016 Full story
This week in sports
Wed., Dec. 7 6 p.m., LR Wrestling at Home Mix and Match Thurs., Dec. 8 4:30 p.m., LR Basketball at Liberty Bell 5 p.m., JH Basketballat Okanogan Sat., Dec. 10 10 a.m., LR Wrestling at Connell 1 p.m., LR Basketball here with Soap... — Updated 12/7/2016 Full story
Ladies swat the Hornets in opener
The Lady Raiders basketball team defeated the Oroville Lady Hornets on the Hornets’ home court 64-46 Saturday in the 2016-17 season opener. “We got out to an outstanding start with our defense, which allowed us to get into som... — Updated 12/7/2016 Full story
Raiders stung by Oroville Hornets
The Raiders boys basketball team suffered a grim defeat in Oroville over the weekend, losing 80-30 to the Hornets in Oroville. “It was really a tough game to start the season,” remarked Head Coach Levi Seekins. “We played hard... — Updated 12/7/2016 Full story
Meetings and Notices
Chamber to Meet The Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce will meet at noon, this Thursday, Dec. 8, at Siam Palace. Jaci Gross will be talking about her hike of the Camino de Santiago. American Legion to Meet The American... — Updated 12/7/2016 Full story
Bikes raffledfor city park
A raffle to benefit a new park in Electric City has raised $500, City Councilmember Lonna Bussert said Monday. Bussert has held two picnic celebrations and now the raffle of two bicycles to raise over $4,000 toward development of... — Updated 12/7/2016 Full story
Virginia "Ginny" D. Canterbury (Ferguson)
Virginia "Ginny" D. Canterbury (Ferguson) born March 14, 1938, of Wilbur, Washington, passed away peacefully Dec. 2, 2016, in Spokane, Washington. She was a beloved mother,... — Updated 12/7/2016 Full story
Your Story, Part 2
Last week I started telling you about my story, using only the three important parts that I thought were most relevant to my story. Sometimes what we think is important or a part of us is not essential to the heart of the person li... — Updated 12/7/2016 Full story
No compromise needed with the Electoral College
I read with interest a letter from Joe Bialek of Cleveland on changing the election process. He is an avowed Democrat and showed us a way to manipulate figures to show that the United States should drop the “winner take all” ele... — Updated 12/7/2016 Full story
PUD paying millions for "luxury" improvements
The Grant PUD is paying $41,516,398 for luxury improvements at Crescent Bar. Grant PUD ratepayers need to understand that they are paying for a golf course and a 61-slip boat marina, and these items contribute to higher monthly... — Updated 12/7/2016 Full story
Dam would be costly boondoggle for Okanogan County
At this time of politics gone wild, let’s turn our attention to a significant local issue that we actually have the power to control: Enloe Dam. I’m amazed how the desire to “have our own dam” has become more important than th... — Updated 12/7/2016 Full story
Newsbriefs
Library festivities planned Children should get ready for a fun night at Grand Coulee Library. There will be a special holiday lighting, gifts, refreshments and a lot of fun for everyone, Thursday, Dec. 15, beginning at 6:30 p.m.... — Updated 12/7/2016 Full story
No bidders for Center School building
The proposed sale of Center School failed to receive any bids, school officials stated Monday. That makes twice that the school district has requested bidders to buy the Center School and property. Both times no one offered bids. D... — Updated 12/7/2016 Full story
Change planned for PUD office
Grant County PUD plans to switch its Grand Coulee office to a drive-up service sometime early next year. Speaking for the PUD, public affairs manager Thomas Stredwick said Tuesday that there will still be a public presence at the... — Updated 12/7/2016 Full story
