Articles from the February 22, 2012 edition
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Harrell receives achievement medal
The Department of the Air Force awarded Staff Sergeant Nathan A. Harrell the Air Force Achievement Medal for Outstanding Achievement from Feb. 25, 2011, to July 1, 2011. Harrell... — Updated 2/24/2012 Full story
Coulee Recollections
Ten Years Ago Months of hard work and dedication from the Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce culminated last Saturday when it kicked off its first “Balde” Eagle Fes... — Updated 2/23/2012 Full story
Girls take part in local pageant
Several local girls took part in a “natural” pageant Feb. 11, that organizers say will be planned again for next year. The Queen of Hearts Natural Pageant was designed for children... — Updated 2/23/2012 Full story
Traffic delays and closures ahead during overhead line construction
The Bureau of Reclamation is advising motorists and visitors to Grand Coulee Dam to anticipate traffic delays on highway 155 and closures of adjacent facilities while the Bonneville Power Administration prepares to remove overhead... — Updated 2/23/2012 Full story
Nespelem 2012 All- Indian Basketball Tournament results
The Nespelem All Indian Basketball Tournament was held January 14-15, 2012. This year we had over 30 teams competing in (4) separate tournaments: Young Men, Women, 35 and over, and 50 and over bracket. This year was the largest... — Updated 2/22/2012 Full story
Free tax help
Income tax time is here!! Free tax preparation is once again being offered at the senior center in Grand Coulee every Tuesday now through April 10 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Volunteers trained in cooperation with the IRS will offer... — Updated 2/22/2012 Full story
Meetings and Notices
Chamber to Meet The Chamber of Commerce will meet at noon on Thursday, Feb. 23 at Pepper Jack’s Bar and Grille. Port Dist. 7 to Meet Grant County Port District 7 will hold its regular monthly meeting Thursday, Feb. 23, at5 p.m., a... — Updated 2/22/2012 Full story
It’s a boy for Covington/Andrews
Brenda L. Covington and James E. Andrews of Electric City are pleased to announce the birth of their son Aaron James Andrews on Tuesday, Feb. 14, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee He weighed 7 lbs., 6 oz., and was 21 inches... — Updated 2/22/2012 Full story
It’s a boy for the Thiefaults
Erin and Zach Thiefault of Spokane Valley, are proud to announce the birth of their son Tanner James on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012, at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane. He... — Updated 2/22/2012 Full story
By Over the Dam run gets a boost
Chamber of commerce members and “Over the Dam” run officials got good news Thursday when they learned that despite work at the dam, the race can likely go on as scheduled. Public Affairs Officer Lynne Brougher told chamber mem... — Updated 2/22/2012 Full story
Newsbriefs
NPS offers youth work Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area is accepting applications for the 2012 summer Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) program. Ten enrollees and leader positions will be recruited. These positions will be... — Updated 2/22/2012 Full story
Dates set for community cleanup
Three dates have been set for community cleanup this year. The Regional Board of Mayors last week set three dates when residents of the various cities and towns can get rid of lawn and garden debris. Electric City Mayor Jerry... — Updated 2/22/2012 Full story
Energy-saving project would improve schools
A project to improve energy use in local schools could be materializing. McKinstry, an energy firm, will finalize a plan to correct a number of energy problems within the district. School officials were quick to point out that... — Updated 2/22/2012 Full story
Electric City turns down EDC
Electric City’s city council meeting lasted just 18 minutes Feb. 14, but it gave members plenty of time to rebuff a request by Grant County’s Economic Development Council on a funding request. The EDC had asked for $532.50 fro... — Updated 2/22/2012 Full story
Sheree Carol Thomas-Bird
Sheree Carol Thomas-Bird, 21, came into this world on December 3, 1990, arriving at Grand Coulee, Washington, into the home of Richard and Laura (Tulee) Thomas Jr. and departed... — Updated 2/22/2012 Full story
Larry Peha
Larry Peha, 67, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 19, 2012, in Davenport, Washington. He was born on May 12, 1944, in Wilbur, to Ludwig and Dorothy (Dietrich) Peha. Larry attended schools in the area, graduating from Almira High School... — Updated 2/22/2012 Full story
Tyrades! Should students be paid to attend school?
Could pocket change have persuaded Ferris Bueller to forego his day off? That’s what I wondered when I read about a bold experiment by Dohn Community High School in Cincinnati, O... — Updated 2/22/2012 Full story
USBR to spend millions on water projects
The Bureau of Reclamation will spend $50 million on six rural water projects throughout the western United States, Interior Secretary Ken Salazar announced recently. Mostly dedicated to providing potable water to communities, the... — Updated 2/22/2012 Full story
Good suggestion still misses the point
The mayor of Coulee Dam would like help from other towns putting on the annual July 4 festivities. He should get it, and be willing to take the concept several steps further. Mayor Quincy Snow notes the expense of putting on the... — Updated 2/22/2012 Full story
Tribe gets federal funds for housing
A $3.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will provide funds for the Colville Indian Housing Authority to start work on its Lovejoy housing project in the Omak District, Executive Director... — Updated 2/22/2012 Full story
Voters support Nespelem school levy
Nespelem School District voters approved a four-year $118,000 replacement maintenance and operation levy last Tuesday with a 68.8-percent “yes” vote. Only 125 voters out of 392 ballots mailed out returned their votes as of Feb... — Updated 2/22/2012 Full story
State champ
Orrin Gross gets a congratulatory hug from his dad after winning the state championship at the Tacoma Dome last weekend, wrestling at 138 pounds in the 2B class competition. The... — Updated 2/22/2012 Full story
Raptor nest removed from tower
What happened to the osprey nest on the tower at the park below the Visitor Center at Grand Coulee Dam? You may see it again soon, at its new location, atop a pole that will be put... — Updated 2/22/2012 Full story
Voters support Nespelem school levy
Nespelem School District voters approved a four-year $118,000 replacement maintenance and operation levy last Tuesday with a 68.8-percent “yes” vote. Only 125 voters out of 392 ballots mailed out returned their votes as of Feb... — Updated 2/22/2012 Full story
Town wants help with July 4 festival
The mayor of Coulee Dam last week asked other mayors to help with the cost of entertainment for the July 4 celebration. The last couple of years, Coulee Dam’s town council has voted funds from its hotel/motel tax collections to put... — Updated 2/22/2012 Full story
