Articles from the August 27, 2014 edition
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Big Bend Community College success rate increasing
Big Bend Community College has improved on the success rate of its students over the last couple years, boasted college President Terry Leas last week, speaking at a Rotary Club luncheon in Grand Coulee Wednesday. Leas said a commo... — Updated 8/27/2014 Full story
Nespelem school fills last-minute job openings
In an avalanche of last-minute personnel changes, Nespelem Elementary School covered all its employee bases Monday, as new Principal Debra Pankey walked the school board through a configuration of new teachers and aides. Pankey,... — Updated 8/27/2014 Full story
Coulee Recollections
Chamber This Week The Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce will meet Thursday, August 28, at noon, at La Presa in Grand Coulee. Lynda Nutt of the Corps of Engineers will be the guest speaker. OES to Meet The Order of the... — Updated 8/27/2014 Full story
Super: Don't believe rumors of late opening
The school board Monday night was told not to believe rumors going around that the new school would not make the start date of Sept. 15. In fact, Grand Coulee Dam School District Superintendent Dennis Carlson told members of the... — Updated 8/27/2014 Full story
Local greens headed into black
Grant County Port District 7 is in its third year as manager of Banks Lake Golf Course, which is inching forward and soon will be in the black, according to port commissioners. The... — Updated 8/27/2014 Full story
Land given to town
It sits on a flat area overlooking the Columbia River at the north end of Coulee Dam and may someday be the site of a development to assist visitors to the area. The gift to the... — Updated 8/27/2014 Full story
From bad to worse
A burned-out house at 609 Holly Street in Coulee Dam continues to degrade and tree branches on the property fell down from recent winds adding to the fire hazard. The town disposed... — Updated 8/27/2014 Full story
It's a girl for Clover/Dennis
Valerie Clover and Michael R. Dennis are proud to announce the birth of their daughter Mikelle Rae Dennis on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2014, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee. She weighed 6 lbs., 8 oz., and was 18-3/4 inches in... — Updated 8/27/2014 Full story
Shockley/Carson have a boy
Misty Shockley and Dustin Carson of Grand Coulee are proud to announce the birth of their son Jaxson Dayn Carson on Monday, Aug. 18, 2014, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee. He weighed 8 lbs., 2 oz., and was 22 inches in... — Updated 8/27/2014 Full story
Events going on at Spring Canyon
This week at Spring Canyon, the following ranger conducted activities include: The exploration center is open Saturday and Sunday from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Hands-on activities, Junior Ranger activities, brochures and park information... — Updated 8/27/2014 Full story
Judith Rae (Lindbergh) Bach
Judith R. Bach, 71, passed away in Grand Coulee, Wash., on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2014. She was born in Mason City, Wash, on October 28, 1942, to Clayton "Lindy" and Gretchen... — Updated 8/27/2014 Full story
Hugh T (Smitty) Smith
Hugh T Smith (Smitty), 90, of Spokane Valley passed away Thursday, Aug. 7, 2014. He was born March 12, 1924, in Brewster, Wash. He was married to Anita M Smith for 67 years, he was... — Updated 8/27/2014 Full story
Helen (Ottosen) Purdy
Helen (Ottosen) Purdy passed away Sunday, Aug. 10, 2014, at Fairfield Care in Fairfield, Wash. She was born January 26, 1927, in Fairfield, to Elmer and Olive Ottosen (Clark). She... — Updated 8/27/2014 Full story
Eighty Years Ago
"I leave here today with the feeling that this work is well undertaken, that we are going ahead with a useful project and we are going to see it through for the benefit of our... — Updated 8/27/2014 Full story
Things only heard in Coulee Country
Sometimes words or phrases said around town can only be associated with our area, and I think it is kind of the uniqueness and charm of our cities. So here are a few things that I... — Updated 8/27/2014 Full story
Everything you say and do makes a real difference
Anger is a natural human reaction and in itself is not a sin. “Be angry yet do not sin.” (Eph. 4:26) Like any other emotion whether it is legitimate or misguided, anger needs to be acknowledged. This acknowledgment is the fir... — Updated 8/27/2014 Full story
Another idea for the middle school
There is a letter to the editor this week suggesting the old middle school become Grand Coulee’s new city hall. What a waste of space that would be. It seems that this is the perfect opportunity for a community center, which c... — Updated 8/27/2014 Full story
Compliance officer solved issue in a day
I would like to make a correction to last week’s article “Woman takes issue with complaint”. Gary Haven has done work for me on three different occasions. He is the best fence man in town. If I need a fence I would call Gary.... — Updated 8/27/2014 Full story
No warmer welcome anywhere
In August of this year my wife and I had the pleasure of spending three nights and four days in your fantastic locality, Grand Coulee. After doing all the touristy things (dam) we mingled with the local population. I can honestly... — Updated 8/27/2014 Full story
Street water flooding home has to stop
I’m a tenant leasing from Patrick Wilson, owner of 301 Columbia Ave., Coulee Dam, WA. I also am enlisted as his acting mgr. of his properties in Coulee Dam. I live at 301 Columbia Ave and my wife and I have become very d... — Updated 8/27/2014 Full story
Company selected to boost county tourism
Okanogan County’s Economic Alliance has selected an advertising company to get the word out immediately that the area is open for business, despite natural disaster news that dominated the county’s image this summer. Bra... — Updated 8/27/2014 Full story
Time for town to clean up property
Very often, governments have to serve their constituents, even when there seems to be no clear way to pay for those services, especially in emergencies. It may not feel like an emergency, but a fast-degrading property at 609 Holly... — Updated 8/27/2014 Full story
Harvest festival to offer celebration time
by Roger S. Lucas and Scott Hunter This year's Harvest Festival will feature a barbecue competition with some $3,500 prize money, as the event continues to evolve in its third... — Updated 8/27/2014 Full story
Newsbriefs
Bowling leagues starting Riverview Lanes Bowling Alley leagues begin on Tuesday, Sept. 2. Bowlers should stop by the bowling alley to get signed up for the fall leagues. League play is on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday evenings.... — Updated 8/27/2014 Full story
New shirts will mark school's opening day
Students, staff, bus drivers, and the entire lot, will celebrate the opening of the new Lake Roosevelt school Sept. 15, with T-shirt mania. Everyone will receive a Lake Roosevelt... — Updated 8/27/2014 Full story
