Articles from the May 7, 2014 edition
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Cities, loosen that grip
As you enjoy Colorama this week, be thankful for the place where much of it comes together — North Dam Park and Event Center — and think about the sand dunes that would replace it if ceases to exist, which it could. This com... — Updated 5/12/2014
People to commission: allow bigger buildings
About 45 people gathered last Tuesday at Electric City’s fire hall to tell how they needed larger accessory buildings to house their “toys” and to criticize government for being too obtrusive. It was the city’s planning commiss... — Updated 5/12/2014
Senator hasn't stopped pushing for community
State Sen. Linda Evans Parlette said she is still looking for ways to get federal help with Grand Coulee Dam school construction needs, and she has just two years to get it done.... — Updated 5/12/2014
My mom gets the credit and the blame
One of several traits that I owe overwhelmingly to my mother is a little understood love of argument. In that way, my mother touches you today. Mom was a very intelligent woman,... — Updated 5/11/2014
Jess Ford kicks in for local parks
Until 6 p.m. today, anyone taking a test drive can get Ford Motor Co. to send $20 to the Coulee Area Park and Recreation District, plus your name gets entered into a drawing for a... — Updated 5/8/2014
WebsiteTennis has busy week
LR’s tennis team rebounded from a total loss early last week with a sweep and a half at the start of May. At Okanogan April 29, the Raiders were swept, both boys and girls, by the Bulldogs. Holly Jo Carriere came back in the s... — Updated 5/7/2014
Baseball winning
The Raiders extended their win streak to five games last week with wins at home and away. Lake Roosevelt took on the Hornets at Greene Field April 29, but Oroville did not roll... — Updated 5/7/2014
Softball starts week strong
The Lady Raiders started last week with a big win over the Manson Trojans April 29. The game was over in the third inning due to the mercy rule. Four Lady Raiders batted perfectly against the Trojans: Roxanne Belgarde hit four for... — Updated 5/7/2014
Track has successful week
Raider Track traveled to Mansfield for the makeup Iceberg Invite on April 29. The Raider boys’ team finished fourth overall and the girls took home fifth for the small meet that was a tuneup for the Raiders for the invite on May 3... — Updated 5/7/2014
Gina J. Aldrich
Gina J. Aldrich passed away on Wednesday, Apr. 30, 2014, after complications following surgery for a rare form of abdominal cancer. Gina was born in Penticton, B.C., to George and S... — Updated 5/7/2014
Meetings and Notices
No Chamber This Week The Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce will not be meeting this Thursday due to the Colorama festivities. Dedication Time is Here Isle of Flags dedication time is fast approaching. Call Ben Alling at... — Updated 5/7/2014
Andrew "Andy" Gua
Andrew "Andy" Gua, 81, died the afternoon of Wednesday, Apr. 30, 2014, at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane, Wash. He was born November 28, 1932, into the Nespelem, Wash., home... — Updated 5/7/2014
Coulee Cops
Grand Coulee Police 4/25 - A woman living on Division Street told police that someone hit her vehicle while it was parked near the police department, causing over $700 in damages. 4/28 - USBR Plant Protection advised an officer... — Updated 5/7/2014
Legals for May 7, 2014
City of Grand Coulee NOTICE OF ROAD CLOSURE Please be advised that on Saturday, May 10th from 11 a.m. to noon, State Route 155 from the intersection of SR174 to the north city limits of Grand Coulee and SR174 from the intersection... — Updated 5/7/2014
Coulee Recollectionsw
1 Years Ago Coulee Dam town councilmember Dave Schmidt announced that approximately $28,000 in new playground equipment will be installed at the Mason City Park by July 4. The... — Updated 5/7/2014
Life of a ghost town
This last weekend we took a last-second trip to Liberty, Wash. Never heard of it? Well, if you google it you will have a hard time, too. It used to be a town near Cle Elum, a... — Updated 5/7/2014
Challenge to Hillary Is Democratic win-win
Hillary Clinton is in a formidable position to win the Democratic presidential nomination in 2016, should she decide to run. But someone else also is in an enviable position: Whoever challenges her. The dynamics of the Democratic... — Updated 5/7/2014
Colorama section inside
There's going to be a parade, a carnival and a rodeo. And that's just the beginning for the 57th annual Colorama Festival. The rodeo started one year earlier and it's 58 years for... — Updated 5/7/2014
And they're off!
Center Elementary students launch from the starting line in the school's annual Mini-Bloomsday Race last Friday afternoon. Students who finished did three laps around the school... — Updated 5/7/2014
Wild horse race added to May 24 event
There will be bucking bulls, and more bucking bulls, and a wild horse race! A wild horse race? That's right, an added feature to the third annual Cleatis Lacy Memorial Bull Riding... — Updated 5/7/2014
Newsbriefs
Get ready for rec softball The Grand Coulee Recreation Softball League will hold a coaches meeting at 6 p.m., Wednesday, May 21, at Loepp Furniture. The team due date has been set for June 1, and softball play begins June 10.... — Updated 5/7/2014
Three selected for Gates full-ride scholarships
They are one, two, three in their class, and like three peas in a pod.They are this year's Gates Millenium Scholars at Lake Roosevelt High School. The three - Chyenne... — Updated 5/7/2014
Chair trails two in tribal primary
Colville Business Council Chairman Michael O. Finley is behind two challengers in Saturday’s poll votes for the tribal leadership election. Finley currently holds Position 2 in the Inchelium District and chairs the 14-member c... — Updated 5/7/2014
Byers tapped for new principal position
Brandon Byers was selected to be the principal of the new upper division assignment in the new school complex. Byers, who currently holds the principal position at Lake Roosevelt High School, will be administrator of grades 7-12,... — Updated 5/7/2014
