Articles from the April 26, 2017 edition
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Cutbacks coming for school district
Several positions and some programs will be cut back as officials of the Grand Coulee Dam School District try to erase a potential $745,000 budget deficit they are facing for the 2017-18 school year. Superintendent Paul Turner... — Updated 4/28/2017
It's show time
The Missoula Children's Theatre, along with 50 local actors and actresses, will be performing in a production of Treasure Island. Performances will be held at 2 and 6 p.m. this... — Updated 4/26/2017
On honor roll at CWU
Phoenix Shephard was named to the Central Washington University Honor Roll for Winter 2017 term. Shepherd is the son of Donna Deckman of Electric City.... — Updated 4/26/2017
Nespelem Junior Rodeo set for this weekend
The annual Nespelem Junior Rodeo will be held Saturday and Sunday, April 29 and 30, at the Nespelem Rodeo Grounds beginning at 10 a.m. each day. There will be Six All-Around Saddles, Nine Reserve All Around Jackets, along with... — Updated 4/26/2017
Bowling Scores
DAM KEGLERS TEAM W L #5 195 125 #6 173.5 146.5 #4 148.5 171.5 #2 147.5 172.5 #3 132.5 187.5 High Game - Mark Tonasket; Mae Stensgar 188 High Series: Mark Tonasket 706; Mae Stensgar 510 Splits: Kevin Rosenbaum 6-7-10; Bob Tonasket... — Updated 4/26/2017
Raider track team treks to Springdale, Quincy
The Lake Roosevelt High School track team competed in two events this past week: the Northeast 1B/2B League Meet in Springdale, and the 18th Annual Clifton Larson Allen Invitational. “The Springdale meet was a learning and t... — Updated 4/26/2017
Golfers finally get to compete; busy week of make-up matches
The Raiders competed well this week at Desert Canyon, then again at Alta Lake, where Lake Roosevelt was the team medalist, as well as producing the boys’ medalist and girls’ medalist. “It was wonderful to finally get a match in!... — Updated 4/26/2017
Raider baseball record 9-5
The Lake Roosevelt Raiders baseball team won their last three games to bring their league record to 9-5, the fourth best in the league behind Liberty Bell (10-1), Soap Lake (11-3), and Brewster (12-2). On April 18 in Pateros, the... — Updated 4/26/2017
Tennis wins two outings, loses one
The Lake Roosevelt Raider tennis teams won at home against Entiat, then on the road in Oroville, but then lost against Omak at home last week. Last Tuesday against Entiat the Raider boys won 5-0, and the girls 3-2. “We did e... — Updated 4/26/2017
Tall Timbers trip set
Some 60 sixth-graders, 50 from Lake Roosevelt and 10 from Nespelem, will get the “Tall Timbers” experience May 17-19 when they head for the outdoor education location near Leavenworth. Each year, for the past several, Lake Roo... — Updated 4/26/2017
Special program to be held at Seventh-day Adventist Church
Children of the Grand Coulee Seventh-day Adventist Church invite the public to their special program, “Go Light Your World.” It will be held Saturday, April 29, from 11 a.m. to noon at 103 Continental Heights, Grand Coulee. Lun... — Updated 4/26/2017
Senior meals
Wed., Apr. 26 - Dinner Cheeseburger, Nick’s Homemade Fries, Pea Salad, Applesauce, Rice Krispy Treat Thurs., Apr. 27 - Dinner Cheddar-topped Meatloaf, Potatoes & Gravy, Cheesy Cauliflower, Mixed Fruit, Cook's Choice Fri., April 2... — Updated 4/26/2017
Meetings and Notices
Chamber This Week The Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce will meet at noon, this Thursday, April 27, at Siam Palace, Grand Coulee. Guest speaker will be Lisa Conti, from the Wenatchee Costco, to talk about membership (both... — Updated 4/26/2017
Legals for April 26, 2017
NOTICE OF STATE’S INTENT TO NEGOTIATE LEASES Department of Natural Resources will begin negotiation of expiring leases with existing lessees on the following parcels. All leases are subject to third party bids by interested parties... — Updated 4/26/2017
Softball wins three
The Lady Raiders defeated the Pateros Nannies, then tore up the Tonasket Lady Tigers in both games of a softball doubleheader last week. In Pateros April 19, the Lady Raiders won... — Updated 4/26/2017
Proctor wins 15/15 Bucking Battle in Tacoma
Grand Coulee native Shane Proctor won the 15/15 Bucking Battle in Tacoma over the weekend at the Built Ford Tough Tacoma Invitational, earning 93.5 points riding the bull named Pearl Harbor. The event had the top 15 bull riders in... — Updated 4/26/2017
Neoma Joyce Iannetta
Neoma Joyce Iannetta, 74, passed away Tuesday morning, April 18, 2017 in Grand Coulee, Washington. Neoma was born Sunday, December 27, 1942, in Eugene, Oregon. At Neoma’s request, cremation has taken place with no services s... — Updated 4/26/2017
Elten Henry Klein
Elten Henry Klein, 92, of Almira, Washington, passed away Thursday, December 8, 2016. A Celebration of his life will be held Saturday, April 29, 2017, at the Almira Community Center from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The family asks you to... — Updated 4/26/2017
Patricia 'Patsy' Mae Pace (Dickerson)
Patricia 'Patsy' Mae Pace (Dickerson), 79, softly departed on Monday, April 17, 2017, at her Helena, Montana home in the comfort of her son Gregory. Caring for her the weeks up to... — Updated 4/26/2017
Triple Fish Challenge has plenty of firsts
There were plenty of highlights and firsts in the Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce Triple Fish Challenge last weekend. The fishing tournament attracted a record number of... — Updated 4/26/2017
Earth Day celebration a success
The Colville Confederated Tribes held their eighth annual Earth Day celebration on Friday at the Nespelem Pow Wow grounds. Those attending learned about the environment and what we... — Updated 4/26/2017
Newsbriefs
Pay increase OK’d Grand Coulee’s council approved a 2-percent wage increase for all employees at its last council meeting. The increase is for both administration and staff. CMC considering assisted living Coulee Medical Cen... — Updated 4/26/2017
Intercity ATV route would require highway slowdown
Things are getting serious about allowing ATV travel in city streets in Grand Coulee. And a new twist was added at Grand Coulee’s council meeting a week ago. An idea surfaced to allow all-terrain vehicles to travel between Grand C... — Updated 4/26/2017
New district for street repair still considered
The idea of creating a “Transportation Benefit District” in Grand Coulee is still alive, but not certain. Cities form TBDs usually add a license plate tab charge to those within their jurisdiction to develop special monies for roa... — Updated 4/26/2017
High-speed chase ends at landslide on Peter Dan Road
A high-speed chase Saturday ended on Peter Dan Road when two vehicles, a police car and the pursued truck, both crashed into the landslide that spans the road. The two suspects... — Updated 4/26/2017
