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10 Years Ago

Pit bulls and other certain breeds of dogs are now more expensive to keep in Coulee Dam and may be on the way to being banned altogether. The town council passed a dangerous dogs ordinance last week that named pit bulls as a type of breed famous for being aggressive and a fighter.

The Raider Cross Country team was beaten Saturday by their own bus. Enroute to an invitational meet at Connell, the team bus broke down near Coulee City. By the time the replacement bus arrived it was too late to continue to Connell.

 20 Years Ago

“Begger’s Opera” is Grand Coulee’s connection to the hard rock scene. They performed two nights at the Wildlife last weekend. Local twin boys, Mike and Steve Calvert, both 1988 graduates from Lake Roosevelt are a big part of the band that has been touring all over the Pacific Northwest and a mainstay in the Spokane rock band scene.

Raider Football ended it’s 11 game losing streak with a win 14-6 over Liberty Bell Friday night. Senior quarterback Steve Hanson threw a touchdown pass to receiver Chuck Simpson to score the first points of the game. This game was about defense though. Five forced fumbles in the second half stalled all of the Lions drives. Big nights on defense for Bo Sammaripa, Tony Wilson, Mike Bradeen and Trevor Fields helped shut down the progress of any scoring opportunities. Jackson Louie sealed the win with a five yard run for a touchdown in the fourth quarter.

30 Years Ago

Employees at Wright Elementary raised $450.00 to purchase new playground and spent the weekend installing the equipment with the help of local citizens. Over 40 volunteers turned out for the work party organized by Ray Gilman and Joan Parker.  

40 Years Ago

Coulee Community Hospital Announced this week that Mrs. Jane May, a nurse anesthetist, has been hired and added to the employee roster. “She will be a very great addition to the staff and we look forward to serving our patients” stated Hospital Administrator Roger Zumwalt. 

50 Years Ago

Harley Shaw, radioman seaman, USN, son of Mr. and Mrs. Amos Shaw of Star Route, was one of 802 crewman aboard the guided missile cruiser USS Providence to arrive home at Long Beach California after an extensive tour of the Western Pacific. 

60 Years Ago

Grand Coulee Tigers beat Oroville 33-12 friday night in football. Dick Pozar was the star for the Tigers with 101 yards on the ground. The Coulee Dam Beavers lost a close one, 7-0, to Quincy. Gareth Bogar was the defensive standout, stopping two surefire touchdown drives with outstanding tackling for the Beavers.

79 Years Ago

The local battle of century is over, local business man Duncan McPherson, manager of the Mason theater and Earl Schrieber of Coulee Trading Company put up their best opponents against each other in an all out brawl to the death. A black widow spider named “King” represented McPherson and the opponent was a black widow spider provided and trained by Schrieber. King won in a two hour epic battle. Kings next match is scheduled against Chief Red Wheeler of Mason City Fire Department and his spider named “Sparky.”