Articles from the January 15, 2020 edition
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Golf course sale falls through
The sale of the Banks Lake Golf Course to Rattlesnake Ridge, Inc. has fallen through. The terms of the $1.8 million sale of the golf course and surrounding land, as well as equipment and buildings on 189.3 acres, was approved by... — Updated 1/16/2020
Foundation accepting applications for scholarships
The Community Foundation of North Central Washington is now accepting applications for its scholarship program. The foundation manages over 100 unique scholarships that support high school seniors, current college students, and non... — Updated 1/15/2020
Raiders pinned down by weather
The Raiders couldn’t wrestle in the Cascade Bavarian Invitational tournament in Leavenworth on Saturday due to inclement weather. A dual meet was scheduled for yesterday, also in Leavenworth, results of which will be reported n... — Updated 1/15/2020
Horn wrestling at top Division II college
Kaleb Horn, a Lake Roosevelt wrestling alum and current St. Cloud State University freshman wrestler, finished third place Jan. 11 at the Ridgewater University Open in Minnesota in the 141-pound class. The NCAA Division II... — Updated 1/15/2020
Lady Raiders on a losing streak
The Lake Roosevelt Lady Raiders basketball team suffered a string of losses in the last week, both at home and away. LR hosted Brewster Jan. 7, losing to the Lady Bears by just one... — Updated 1/15/2020
Raiders defeat Bears, Mountain Lions, Shockers
The Lake Roosevelt Raiders had a busy week of games, winning three but suffering their first loss of the season in Odessa. LR hosted Brewster on Jan. 7 when they defeated the Bears... — Updated 1/15/2020
St. Pierre/Abell have a girl
Rhonda St. Pierre and Timothy Abell of Coulee Dam, Washington, are proud to announce the birth of their daughter Aiyana Jade Abell, born Monday, January 6, 2020, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee, Washington. She weighed 8... — Updated 1/15/2020 Full story
It's a boy for Nee/Membrere of Keller
Joahlee Nee and Rayven Membrere of Keller, Washington, are proud to announce the birth of their son, Coda Bear Membrere, born Sunday, January 5, 2020, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee, Washington. He weighed 8 lbs., 6.6... — Updated 1/15/2020 Full story
Community blood drive planned
Vitalant, along with the Grand Coulee community blood drive volunteers led by coordinator Penny Lewis, is planning a blood drive for Monday, January 20. Donation hours will be from 1:30 to 4 p.m. at the community room at Coulee... — Updated 1/15/2020
Meetings & Notices
Chamber to Meet at Siam Palace Chamber will meet this Thursday, January 16, at the Siam Palace Restaurant, Main Street, Grand Coulee. The meeting will start at noon with general business is on the agenda No Meetings for American... — Updated 1/15/2020
Beverly Jean Orr-Nicholson
Beverly Jean Orr-Nicholson, 62, of Nespelem, Washington, passed away in Grand Coulee, Washington, Wednesday evening, January 8, 2020. Beverly was born on Saturday, August 10, 1957,... — Updated 1/15/2020 Full story
Lee Edward Sammons
Lee Edward Sammons, 66, lifelong resident of Grand Coulee, Washington, went to meet his Lord Jesus face-to-face Thursday evening, December 26, 2019, from Wenatchee, Washington... — Updated 1/15/2020 Full story
Gary Sanderson
Gary Gene Sanderson, husband, father and long-time rancher in Grand Coulee, Washington, passed away at the age of 72 on Tuesday, December 31, 2019 Gary was born on February 19,... — Updated 1/15/2020 Full story
Vernon Dewey Rosco
Vernon Dewey Rosco has passed away Sunday, January 5, 2020, at the age of 79.... — Updated 1/15/2020 Full story
How presidents get their facts
Here’s a basic truth about people who make decisions about public policy: they rarely have all the facts they want. Yet policy has to get made anyway. No one is confronted more often with this conundrum than the President of the U... — Updated 1/15/2020
Laying the tracks
This is a view of track laying along the upper Grand Coulee in the late months of 1934. Note iconic Pinnacle Rock in the distance. The contractor who built the line, David H. Ryan,... — Updated 1/15/2020
Recognize school board members for their service
By proclamation of the governor, January is School Board Recognition Month. It’s a great time to recognize our elected community members who selflessly give their time and energy in support of high-quality public schooling for o... — Updated 1/15/2020
Birth records should remain public
The Washington State Legislature once again is attempting to make government records more obscure, this time by trying to shield public employee birthdates from disclosure with the introduction of HB 1888. Rep. Zack Hudgins, of... — Updated 1/15/2020
Machine vends passes and permits at Northrup Point
It's a little easier in the Coulee now to get a Discover Pass to park at Washington State Parks. An automated pay station located at Northrup Point along SR-155, in the same area... — Updated 1/15/2020
Newsbriefs
Nespelem Community Center offering shelter from cold Those battling the cold in the Nespelem area can contact the community center there at 509-634-2370 or 509-978-9564 if they need a place to warm up. “The center is open until 8... — Updated 1/15/2020
New Electric City mayor, council members sworn in
A new Electric City mayor, as well as four new city council members, were sworn into office on Jan. 4 during a retreat in Ephrata. City Administrator Russ Powers swore in the new... — Updated 1/15/2020
Dale Rey takes seat at Coulee Dam
Dale Rey, along with the mayor and two other council members, took the oath of office and accepted a seat at the council table in Coulee Dam, Jan. 8. Rey was appointed by the counci... — Updated 1/15/2020
Recycling containers in place in Delano
Recycling containers are now in place at the Delano Regional Transfer Station to take in plastics, paper, tin cans, aluminum cans, and even some electronics. One of the new containe... — Updated 1/15/2020
Senior Meals Program delivers nutritious meals to those who qualify
The Senior Meals Program wants you to know they have food to eat at the Grand Coulee Dam Senior Center for people of all ages, and they'll deliver to seniors who qualify for... — Updated 1/15/2020
New Elmer City council member sworn in
Bill Dunlap was appointed to the Elmer City council on Jan. 9 to a seat that had been vacant for over a year. Dunlap's term lasts until the end of 2021, when he'll be up for... — Updated 1/15/2020
