Articles from the July 8, 2015 edition
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Local fires small over Fourth
Four small fires were reported in the area this week, said Grand Coulee Fire Chief Richard Paris. Two, one at North Dam and the other at Barker Canyon, were caused by fireworks and were quickly put out. Another fire was near the... — Updated 7/11/2015 Full story
Doris Angell Miner
Doris Angell Miner passed peacefully from the loving arms of her family into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 4, 2015. Doris came into the world on March 12, 1927... — Updated 7/8/2015 Full story
4-H Sewing Day Camp planned
A 4-H Sewing Day Camp is being held at the Malott Grange Hall July 13-16 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. This is for age 8 and up. Parents are welcome to sew along. Bring a sack lunch and your sewing machine. For more information call L... — Updated 7/8/2015 Full story
Seekins graduates from Air Force Academy
Luke Seekins, son of Janet Seekins of Elmer City, a 2008 graduate of Lake Roosevelt High School, graduated from the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado May 28, with a... — Updated 7/8/2015 Full story
Meetings and Notices
Chamber at the Senior Center The Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce will be meeting this Thursday, July 9, at noon, at the Senior Center on Main St., Grand Coulee. Guest speaker is Jean Mueller who will be talking about livi... — Updated 7/8/2015 Full story
Senior Menu for July
Wed., July 8 -Dinner Pulled Pork Roll, Corn, Pea Salad, Mixed Fruit, Crumb Cake Thurs., July 9 - Dinner Lemon Peppered Cod, Baked Potato, Mixed Vegetables, Fruit Cup, Cookies Fri., July 10 - Breakfast Biscuit & Sausage Gravy,... — Updated 7/8/2015 Full story
GCHS class of 1965 to hold 50th reunion July 17 & 18
Friday night July 17, there will be a social hour at the home of Wayne & Lila Snyder from 7 pm until 10 pm. We will provide snacks, cookies and fruit. Please BYOB. Saturday July 18th there will be a catered picnic at the North Dam... — Updated 7/8/2015 Full story
It's a boy for Greene/Batten
Kenneth Greene and Jessie Batten of Nespelem are proud to announce the birth of their son Noah Wade-Scott Greene, born Saturday, June 27, 2015, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee. He weighed 8 lbs., and was 21 inches in... — Updated 7/8/2015 Full story
Reading program in full swing
The summer reading program is full swing at the Grand Coulee Public Library. It is for children of all ages, 0-18. Sign up is free. You can sign up at: www.ncrl.org/summerreading. Upcoming events: Wednesday, July 10 - Magic with... — Updated 7/8/2015 Full story
Loren R. Jensen
Loren R. Jensen, 85, of Elmer City, Wash., passed away Sunday morning, July 5, 2015, at Nespelem Convalescent Center. Loren was born May 16, 1930, in Webber, Kan., to Raymond and... — Updated 7/8/2015 Full story
Mick Nachtigal
Please join us Saturday July 11 at 4:30 for a celebration of life and BBQ for Mick Nachtigal. Please bring a potluck item to share. Jim and Michelle Hemmer's ranch, 3025 Rd. W. NE,... — Updated 7/8/2015 Full story
Sophia Ann Betty Tatshama
Sophia Ann Betty Tatshama born May 22, 1970, in Republic, Wash., passed away Saturday, July 4, 2015, in Nespelem. A dressing will be held at 1 p.m., Wednesday (today) at Precht Narrents Funeral Home, Omak. Rosary will follow at 7... — Updated 7/8/2015 Full story
Fifty Years ago
Coulee Dam High School Class of 1965 celebrated its 50th reunion this year. Next weekend the Grand Coulee High School class of 1965 will be holding its reunion. See page 4.... — Updated 7/8/2015 Full story
One trophy, one winner, U.S.A.
There are winners and losers, plain and simple. Yes, we have altered our youth sports over the years to develop a mentality of, “If I just participate, I will get a trophy like everyone else.” But that is not reality. Yes, we wan... — Updated 7/8/2015 Full story
The White House should enshrine a presumption of openness
The President has a new opportunity to ensure that the openness policies laid out on his first day of office do not end on his last day. On January 21, 2009, President Obama signed an executive order and two presidential memoranda... — Updated 7/8/2015 Full story
The proof is in the pillow pudding, but it's political
We had a lot of extra pillows being used in the area last weekend. Against the odds imposed by truly oppressive heat, people streamed into this community continuously to celebrate the Fourth of July at the Grand Coulee Dam Area... — Updated 7/8/2015 Full story
Guild is collecting shoes for needy
The Coulee Medical Center Guild/Auxiliary has started a shoe drive in the area, which will eventually benefit people in third world countries. It’s all a part of several programs being undertaken by members of the CMC g... — Updated 7/8/2015 Full story
Newsbriefs
Little boy finds cat door A woman on First Street in Grand Coulee got a shock Sunday when she saw a 2-year-old boy partway through her kitchen cat door. Vicki Fish, who lives at... — Updated 7/8/2015 Full story
West Nile virus found in Grant County
The Washington State Department of Health has notified the Grant County Health District that three Grant County mosquito samples were positive for West Nile virus. The district announced last week in a press release that the... — Updated 7/8/2015 Full story
Decent burial given bird
Dispatch advised officers that a man was seen burying an unknown object at the overlook area just above Grand Coulee Dam. Officers arrived and learned that a Georgia driver and two friends had hit a bird with their vehicle and... — Updated 7/8/2015 Full story
Junior rodeo slated for next week
Entire families can be entertained for two days for free next week at the Ridge Rider rodeo grounds at the group’s annual Junior Rodeo, July 18 and 19. Events begin at 10 a.m. Admission is free, and there will be a concession b... — Updated 7/8/2015 Full story
Park commissioners planning for levy
Commissioners of the Coulee Area Park and Recreation District plan to visit Okanogan County Assessor Scott Furman this month about putting a tax levy on the ballot in November. Okanogan is the lead county for the four-county... — Updated 7/8/2015 Full story
Drowning victim found down river
The body of a 28-year-old man who had jumped from the Coulee Dam bridge June 26, was found Sunday by workers at the fish pens several miles downstream. Jamie Williams had jumped... — Updated 7/8/2015 Full story
Crowd pleaser
A large crowd enjoys the Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce's fireworks display Saturday night at the Festival of America. The finale used a long span off the top of Grand... — Updated 7/8/2015 Full story
Fire burning forest north of Keller
Firefighters have the 21-mile Grade Fire, about 25 miles north of Keller, 40 percent contained, but they will be keeping a watchful eye on reports of thunderstorms predicted this... — Updated 7/8/2015 Full story
