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10 Years Ago

After seven months in Iraq, Lance Cpl. Johnny Holt returned stateside, much to the joy of his friends and family. Holt is a 1999 Lake Roosevelt High School graduate who volunteered to go to Iraq as an administration clerk with the 7th Marine Regiment.

The Raider Volleyball team split two matches last week, a win over Tonasket and a loss to Okanogan. In the win Lauren Barnaby/Barry had three aces, Jordan Ruiz had five kills and Jessica Loe had four blocks.   

 20 Years Ago

Both houses of Congress last week passed a bill approving a settlement between the Colville Confederated Tribes and the federal government, which flooded tribal lands behind the dam. The tribe will receive a one time payment of $53 million and then an estimated $15 million a year after that. 

In a special section of the paper, local volunteer fire departments were celebrated for their years of service to Electric City, Grand Coulee, Coulee Dam and Elmer City. Special interviews with John George, Bill Ebbighausen, Buzz Baker, Herb Horton and Roy Terou where included, speaking of the past with all four departments. 

30 Years Ago

The Raider Girls Cross Country team placed second and the boys placed fourth at the Cashmere Invitational last weekend. For the boys Jerry Nanamkin (12th), Kevin Sheehy (17th),Dan Nanamkin(28th),Dan Seresun (29th), Jeff Jerguson (31st), Eric Gonzales (45th) and David Rey (61st). The girls team consisted of Cassandra Banick(6th), Kim Benson(12th), Lisa Seresun (16th), Kim Jerguson(17th), Lori Clayton(21st), Carla Reyes(32nd) and Kari Stubsjoen(35th). 

40 Years Ago

The Raider Football team snapped their losing streak in style, winning 26-0 over the Tonasket Tigers. The Raider Team set some unofficial records along the way too. It was the first shut out for Raider Football in it’s history, it was the most points scored by a Raider Football team, the most total yards(349), the most first downs(15), the most rushing yards(273) and the most rushing yards by an individual(130) by Vernon Jose. The Raider D also set a record for the lowest yardage total by an opponent(123).

50 Years Ago

12 local people received their diplomas this week after finishing a adult education class for those who wished to get their high school diploma but could not attend regular high school classes. The graduates are: Martha Reamer, Janice Gollehon, Dorothy Crow, Ima Jean Gordon, Richard Pryor, Marjorie Hoke, Gaylene Green, Elmer Anderson, Pat Mills, Judy Hall, Diane Canady, Anita Gore and Laura Pryor. 

60 Years Ago

The First Baptist Church in Electric City opened it’s new nursery for Sunday School this last Sunday. Enjoying the new addition was: Peggy Gould, Sandra Fleischman, Teri Underwood, Texanna Thompson, Monty Underwood, Ronny Rasnike, Ada Weber, Jay Weber, Jennifer Thompson, Angela Hirst, Cora Winter, John Neiswinder, Kathy Racy, Sandy Brant, Richard Crawford, Bobby Patterson, Kurt Patterson, David Wood and Bobby Wood. All four years old and younger.

79 Years Ago

Businessmen from Grand Coulee met with law enforcement officials last week to try and come up with a permanent arraignment for police protection in the area. Currently the State Patrol has an office in Mason City but the one officer in the area is not enough. Grant County Commissioners will meet Monday and try and hire a permanent Grant County Deputy for the area. In the mean time Grand Coulee is looking into starting their own police brigade.