News, views and advertising of the Grand Coulee Dam Area
News, views and advertising of the Grand Coulee Dam Area
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Coulee Dam town Councilmember Gayle Swagerty plants a small-leaf linden tree on Arbor Day, last Wednesday, at Mason City Memorial Park. She is helped by public works director Barry Peacock. Looking on is Coulee Dam resident Jan Williams. Swagerty is interested in the town becoming a national "tree city" again. Roger S. Lucas photo...
Zion Lutheran Church will be having Maundy Thursday and Good Friday services on April 17 and 18, both at 7 p.m. On Sunday, April 20, Easter Sonrise will be held outside at Zion at 7 a.m., with breakfast following and the regular Easter service at 11 a.m.... Full story
The Coulee Medical Center Guild is hosting a Grand Coulee Dam Area Easter Parade on Saturday, Apr. 19, at 10 a.m. (just before the Lion’s Easter Egg Hunt) at the middle school track. All ages are welcome even pets on leashes. There will be prizes for best Easter outfit, Easter bonnet and Easter costume. For more information call 633-0405 or 633-1178.... Full story
April 9 is Arbor Day in Washington state and April 25 is National Arbor Day. So let’s talk about trees. Neighborhood and street trees provide shade for streets and parking areas, add to the value of your property, cool the air, absorb carbon dioxide and add to the diversity of habitat for birds and beneficial insects. Neighborhoods with well-shaded streets can be 6-10 degrees cooler than neighborhoods without trees, and shaded parking lots keep automobiles cooler, reducing emissions from fuel tanks and engines, both of which help reduce the h... Full story
Sr. Meals Wed., Apr. 9 - Dinner Chicken Fettuccini, Noodles, Steamed Garden Vegetables, Garlic Bread, Fruit Salad, Brownie. Thurs., Apr. 10 - Dinner Hamburger Steak, Mashed Potatoes and Onion Gray, Corn, French Bread, Peaches and Cream. Grocery Shopping and Errands. Fri., Apr. 11 - Breakfast Biscuit and Sausage Gravy, Eggs, Mixed Fruit, Orange Juice. Senior Center General Meeting 10 a.m. Mon., Apr. 14 - Breakfast Bacon and Eggs, French Toast, Peaches, Orange Juice. Tues., Apr. 15 - Dinner Chicken Teriyaki with Broccoli and Carrots over a Bed... Full story
Chamber to Meet The Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce will meet Thursday, April 10, at Pepper Jack’s Bar & Grille in Grand Coulee. Janice Elvidge from the Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area is talking about the River Mile program. CMC Guild (Auxiliary) to Meet Coulee Medical Guild (Auxiliary) meeting will be held Tuesday April 15, from 11 a.m. ñ 1 p.m. at the Siam Palace. Check us out on Facebook.com/#!/cmccares or call Dee 633-1178 or Patty 633-0405. PTA to Meet The local PTA will hold its monthly meeting Thursday, April 10 at 7... Full story
Grand Coulee Police 3/31 - Police stopped a car at Main Street and Federal Avenue when the officer noticed that a passenger didn’t have his seatbelt on. The driver was cited for driving with a suspended license. - A woman brought a bag of clothes she said was found near Spring Canyon on SR-174. Police are holding the bag of clothes for the owner. 4/1 - Plant Protection advised police of two men in a restricted area near North Dam Park. The two told police that they just wanted to fish. They were advised that the area they were in was closed a... Full story
The Lions Club and Coulee Medical Center are offering a free health screening here Friday, April 11, from 10-4. The screening will take place at Coulee Medical Center using the Northwest Lions Foundation mobile unit. The screening includes blood pressure, glaucoma, diabetes, sight and hearing. The Lions Club mobile unit is staffed by health professionals, Lions Club members and volunteers. The 62-foot unit travels throughout the Northwest providing this free service to the public.... Full story
Chamber to Meet The Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce will meet Thursday, April 3, at noon at Pepper Jack’s in Grand Coulee. General business will be discussed. CMC Guild (Auxiliary) to Meet Coulee Medical Guild (Auxiliary) meeting will be held Tuesday, April 15, from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Siam Palace. Check us out on Facebook.com/#!/cmccares or call Dee 633-1178 or Patty 633-0405. PTA to Meet The local PTA will hold its monthly meeting Thursday, April 10 at 7 p.m. at the Center Elementary library. Family History Center Available T... Full story
Grand Coulee Police 3/26 - A resident of “E” Street complained to police that his wife was being harassed at her place of work and the caller had tried to get her in trouble. The firm is looking into the problem. - A Royal City man and a man from Wilbur were warned about walking over North Dam after dark. They left the area after police talked with them. - A woman was stopped after an officer saw her talking on her cell phone while driving near Center School. The officer could smell alcohol when he talked with her and the driver admitted to... Full story
Melody West, Almira, browses through Easter baskets on display at the Senior Center Monday, where members' efforts culminated in 433 baskets for sale in the annual fund raiser. - Scott Hunter photo... Full story
Pack 24 is pleased to announce that two of it's members achieved the highest award that can be earned in Cub Scouts - the Arrow of Light. Dylan Wiles and Cameron Gaines received this award, with their parents watching nearby, as representatives from Troops 24 and 107 performed the Arrow of Light crossing over ceremony, welcoming them into Boy Scouts.... Full story
The Okanogan Valley District Pinewood Derby Races took place Saturday, March 15, 2014, at Sunrise Chevrolet in Omak, Wash. Packs represented were 20, 23, 24, 25, and 60. Each represented pack sent their top three finishers from their own Pinewood Derby. Local Pack 24 sent Noah Hunt, Showaway Hunt, and Paul Stout with the hope of racing for a trophy. At the end of the District Pinewood Derby Race Paul Stout had the good fortune to have his car finish 3rd. -submitted photo... Full story
Chamber to Meet The Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce will meet Thursday, March 27, at noon, at La Presa. Dave Wilson, independent candidate running against Cathy McMorris Rodgers for the fifth congressional district, will be speaking about his plans. Grant County Fire Dist. 14 to Meet Grant County Fire District 14 will hold its regular monthly meeting on Monday, March 31, at 7 p.m., at the Electric City Fire Station. CMC Guild (Auxiliary) to Meet Coulee Medical Guild (Auxiliary) meeting will be held Tuesday April 15, from 11 a.m. - 1... Full story
Wed., March 26 - Dinner Chicken Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Broccoli, Rolls, Fruit Crisp. Thurs., March 27 - Dinner Hamburger Steak with Onion Gravy, Buttered Seasoned Potatoes, Fruit Salad, Stewed Tomatoes, Brownies. Grocery shopping and errands. Fri., March 28 - Breakfast Spanish Omelette, Hashbrowns, Fruited Muffins, Pears, Orange Juice. Mon., March 31 - Breakfast Bacon & Eggs, Waffles, Fruit Bowl,Orange Juice. Tues., Apr. 1 - Dinner Taco Casserole, Assorted Veggie & Fruit Bar, Garlic Bread, Raisin and Rice Pudding. Wed., Apr. 2... Full story
Two free hands-on workshops will be offered during April that will cover things you need to know to be ready for a successful and safe spring invasive weed season. Wednesday, April 2 - 10 a.m. – noon and 1 – 4 p.m., Longhouse (across from the cemetery), Nespelem, 5 WSDA credits, includes morning session (2 credits) of Principles of Weed Control, Reading the Label and Applicator Safety. Linda McLean and Dan Fagerlie, WSU Colville Reservation Extension will review what you need to know from timing for different weeds, to reading the label and... Full story
Income tax time is here! Free tax preparation is being offered at the Grand Coulee Senior Center again this year. Volunteers trained in cooperation with IRS and AARP will be available every Tuesday, thru April 8, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Some volunteers have been certified to assist taxpayers with health savings accounts. This service is available to anyone with low or middle income. You do not have to be seniors or members of the senior center to take advantage of this free help. However, special attention is given to those 60 or older. Free... Full story
Shane Proctor and some of his PRCA bull wrestling friends will conduct the fifth annual Bull/Steer Riding School, April 8 and 9, at the Nespelem Rodeo Arena. Tentative instructors are Proctor, Colby Reilly, Ben Jones and Ryan Dirteater. Others might be added, officials stated. The event is for riders 12-18 years of age and the event is limited to the first 25 paid riders. The fee to participate is $50. Riders will need to have their own equipment, which includes a helmet and vest and show proof of insurance. A potluck dinner for everyone will... Full story
An auction and Indian taco feed to benefit the upcoming Nespelem Junior Rodeo will be held at the Nespelem Elementary School beginning at 4:30, Thursday, March 27. The popular auction will commence at 6 p.m. auctioning off items donated by area businesses. Funds from the taco feed and auction will be used to put on the Nespelem Junior Rodeo, April 26-27. Tacos will go for $7 a plate, and the price includes drink and dessert. For information on the taco feed and auction or the junior rodeo, call Jackson’s Chevron, 634-4222, or Dorothy Palmer, 6... Full story
Grand Coulee Police 3/17 - Police responded to a dispatch note that there had been a 911 call from Loepp Furniture. Staff there said there was no emergency and the police left. - Police responded to a 911 call from the Wolf’s Den Tavern on Main Street. No one could explain the call and nothing was amiss. 3/18 - A woman was pulled over when she failed to stop on Burdin Boulevard while approaching Second Street. She immediately told the officer that she didn’t have a driver’s license. She was cited on the stop sign violation, not having a license... Full story
National Arbor Day is Friday, April 25 this year, and the Arbor Day Foundation is making it easy for anyone to celebrate the annual tree-planting holiday. Join the Foundation in April and receive 10 free shade trees. By joining the Foundation in April, new members receive the following trees: red oak, sugar maple, weeping willow, baldcypress, thornless honeylocust, pin oak, river birch, tuliptree, silver maple and red maple. The free trees are part of the Foundation’s Trees for America campaign. “These trees provide shade in the summer and vib... Full story
Chamber to Meet The Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce will meet Thursday, March 20, at noon at La Presa. General business is on the agenda. PEP to Meet Planet Earth Players are planning a little theater meeting on Thursday, March 20, at 7 p.m. at the Grand Gallery Theatre in Grand Coulee. Family History Center Available The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints invites all who desire to utilize the Family History Center in the Coulee Dam Chapel, located at 806 Spruce Street in Coulee Dam. The center is now open each Wednesday from... Full story
Income tax time is here! Free tax preparation is being offered at the Grand Coulee Senior Center again this year. Volunteers trained in cooperation with IRS and AARP will be available every Tuesday, thru April 8, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Some volunteers have been certified to assist taxpayers with health savings accounts. This service is available to anyone with low or middle income. You do not have to be seniors or members of the senior center to take advantage of this free help. However, special attention is given to those 60 or older. Free... Full story
Councilmember Donna DeWinkler presents former Elmer City mayor Mary Jo Carey with a plaque thanking her for her 16 years of public service, 10 of them as mayor. The presentation was made Thursday night at the town council's regular meeting. - Roger S. Lucas photo... Full story
This is the time of year to prune your shrubs that will bloom on this season’s growth. Generally these are shrubs which bloom after June. Some of these shrubs common in our landscapes are the Butterfly Bush, Spirea, Beauty Bush, and Snowberry. The spring blooming shrubs bloom on last season’s growth. Minor corrective pruning can be done now. This can include removing dead wood and broken branches, branches that lay on the ground and suckers at the base of the shrub. After the shrub blooms you can do more detail pruning described below. Som... Full story