Articles from the March 9, 2016 edition
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Police arrest man for burglary of grandfather's Electric City home
Police have arrested a 26-year-old local man suspected of burglarizing his grandparent’s Electric City home. Grand Coulee police had been looking for him when someone called to say Michael Snyder II had been spotted at the C... — Updated 3/14/2016 Full story
Golf course not open, but it is
When storm clouds and the chilly winds of winter subside, a strange phenomenon occurs - golfers come out of the woodwork. They were out in force last Saturday, and officials at... — Updated 3/9/2016 Full story
Coulee Cops
Grand Coulee Police 3/1 - Police were asked to make more patrols on Weil Place after a woman reported a trespass at her home there. - A U-Haul dolly taken from Coulee Hardware was recovered by Ferry County Sheriff’s deputies and r... — Updated 3/9/2016 Full story
Legals for March 9, 2016
City of Electric City Small Works/ Vendor Roster The City of Electric City is accepting applications from interested contractors and vendors wishing to be placed on the Small Works Roster and Vendor Roster. Whenever the city seeks... — Updated 3/9/2016 Full story
The new look for District 6 leagues
The the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association has finalized the classification numbers, and new league alignments have emerged in District 6. For Lake Roosevelt, the changes are minor, but the choices of the other... — Updated 3/9/2016 Full story
Spelling Bee winners onto regional match
Representing the Lake Roosevelt schools at the North Central Washington Regional Spelling Bee March 24 are Dylan Wiles and Showaway Hunt. Wiles is in seventh grade and the son of... — Updated 3/9/2016 Full story
Bowling Scores
THURSDAY MIX-UPS TEAM W L Leo’s Strikes 28 12 San Poil Valley 19 21 Flyin W 18 22 Thelma & Louise 15 25 High Game: Bob S. 244; Sara Z. 180 High Series: Bob S. 573; Candy W-B 463 Bob S. Clean Game! COLUMBIA LEAGUE TEAM W L A... — Updated 3/9/2016 Full story
Smiles for success
A local club volleyball team has had great success this year, winning three of four tournaments. The Bi-County Wolfpack team competes in the 14U category and here displays their... — Updated 3/9/2016 Full story
What's cookin' at the seniors
What’s cookin’ at the seniors Wed., March 9 – Dinner Pork Roast, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Darla’s Winter Carrots, Applesauce, Pumpkin Pie. Happy Birthday! Thurs., March 10 – Dinner Center Closed for Repairs; Stuffed Manicotti... — Updated 3/9/2016 Full story
Meetings and Notices
Chamber to Meet The Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce will meet for its installation luncheon at noon this Thursday, March 10, at the Moose Lodge in Grand Coulee. Lincoln Fire Dist. 9 to Meet Lincoln County Fire District 9... — Updated 3/9/2016 Full story
Robert Keith Thomas Sr.
Robert Keith Thomas Sr., 64, of Nespelem, Washington, passed on to his elders Tuesday morning, March 1, 2016, from Spokane's Holy Family Hospital. Born September 19, 1951, in... — Updated 3/9/2016 Full story
Seventy-eight years ago
Grand Coulee Dam at the close of the MWAK Company contract. The construction trestle at Elevation 1024 tops concrete which had been poured to a maximum elevation of 1010 in the... — Updated 3/9/2016 Full story
One country, two standards
Recently, national news pundits have been making a case that some of us are angry, disenchanted with the political “establishment” that governs America, and that we are willing to vote for an “outsider.” Why would anyone be dise... — Updated 3/9/2016 Full story
When the heart hurts from a distance
It is a big world. Most people, when asked about things they want to accomplish in life, answer at least part of the question with, “See the world” or “Travel.” A lot of us get to d... — Updated 3/9/2016 Full story
Correction
Carol Netzel was the writer of a letter to the editor last week, headlined “Regarding Coulee Dam’s natural resources, parks, trees, etc.” Her name was inadvertantly left off the letter.... — Updated 3/9/2016 Full story
Juvenile detention move – are you serious?
Our Okanogan County commissions are considering a grave injustice to families and the future of our county, thinking that a “potential” budget savings solution is to send our presently troubled children out of sight and out of mind... — Updated 3/9/2016 Full story
Coulee Dam Parks and Natural Resources Survey will gather input
The Parks & Natural Resources Board of Coulee Dam has developed a survey regarding the parks and natural resources. The Board desires community input as to usage and enjoyment, and on needed improvements of the parks, trails, and... — Updated 3/9/2016 Full story
Don't take police for granted
Most of us would never put ourselves in harm’s way, knowing that a man with a gun might be approaching with evil intent. A few of us just did. Local police were asked last week to block the highway heading into Electric City f... — Updated 3/9/2016 Full story
Governor signs basic education funding plan
OLYMPIA—Gov. Jay Inslee on Monday signed a bill responding to the state Supreme Court’s 2012 decision that the state is unconstitutionally underfunding basic education. “This … recommits the Legislature in 2017 … to fulfill t... — Updated 3/9/2016 Full story
Threats to Coulee City schools force lockdowns, end after high-speed chase
The lockdown of schools across Grant County was prompted Wednesday morning after a 39-year-old Flagstaff, Arizona, man made threats to shoot up Coulee City schools, according to the sheriff’s office. Benjamin VanTassell is in t... — Updated 3/9/2016 Full story
For much of area, outdoor burning is illegal
If you live within the boundaries of Electric City, Grand Coulee or Coulee Dam and are thinking of burning garden waste, think again. It’s illegal, and has been since 2007. The Washington State Department of Ecology has stated t... — Updated 3/9/2016 Full story
Newsbriefs
Hundreds of Easter baskets for sale The annual Senior Center Easter basket sale will begin Monday, March 14. There are close to 400 baskets to choose from — no two baskets are alike. The sale is at the Senior Center, 203 Main Stree... — Updated 3/9/2016 Full story
Anglers to compete in triple fish challenge at Coulee Playland
The grand prize for the Chamber of Commerce’s fourth annual Triple Fish Challenge, fittingly, is something that will make fishing easier for the winner. The Triple Fish Challenge is scheduled for April 23-24 at Coulee Playland R... — Updated 3/9/2016 Full story
Chamber special honors on Thursday agenda
The public will find out the chamber’s “Achiever of the Year” and “Business of the Year” at the Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce award luncheon at noon Thursday at the Moose Lodge in Grand Coulee. The chamber sent ball... — Updated 3/9/2016 Full story
Local kids to star in play Saturday
"Rumpelstiltskin," a play loved by audiences both young and old, will be performed here March 12, using talent from local schools, and produced by the Missoula Children's Theatre.... — Updated 3/9/2016 Full story
