News, views and advertising of the Grand Coulee Dam Area
News, views and advertising of the Grand Coulee Dam Area
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Want a book about Grand Coulee Dam or the Nez Perce? If so, the Visitor Center at Grand Coulee Dam is a great place to go. The new "Discover Your Northwest" bookstore is located just within the lobby of the Visitor Center and is there under special arrangements with the National Park Service and the Bureau of Reclamation. Discover Your Northwest specializes in things about the five Pacific Northwest states and is an extension of a bookstore that used to be in the NPS offices in Coulee Dam.... Full story
North Central Regional Library has announced the Fall 2015 Columbia River Reads book, "The Mockingbird Next Door," by Marja Mills. In Mills's memoir, she recounts her time living next door to the enigmatic author of "To Kill a Mockingbird" and "Go Set a Watchman," Harper Lee, and her sister, Alice Lee. The book gives great insights into Harper Lee's life and of the town and its inhabitants that inspired "To Kill a Mockingbird." Mills will be at the Wenatchee Public Library on October 29, at 7... Full story
Chamber Meets at Siam Palace for August The Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce will be meeting this Thursday, August 27, at noon at Siam Palace, Main St., Grand Coulee. General business including fire updates and Harvest Festival. Fire Dist. 14 to Meet Grant County Fire District 14 will hold its regular monthly meeting Monday, August 31, at 7 p.m., at the Electric City Fire Station. CMC Guild to Meet The Coulee Medical Center Guild (Auxiliary) meets the second Monday of each month at noon at Coulee Medical Center. Next month’s meeting is... Full story
Wed., Aug. 26 - Dinner Hot Chicken Sandwiches, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Mixed Salad, Cranberries, Ice Cream Thurs., Aug 27 - Dinner Lemon Pepper Cod, Rice Pilaf, Steamed Vegetables, Seasonal Fruit Cream Pie Fri., Aug. 28 - Breakfast Biscuit & Sausage Gravy, Eggs, Fruit Bowl, Orange Juice Mon., Aug. 31 - Breakfast Breakfast Sandwich (Eggs, Canadian Bacon, Cheese), Potato Cakes, Fruit Bowl, Orange Juice... Full story
Everyone from Washington who joins the Arbor Day Foundation in September will receive 10 free trees as part of the Foundation’s Trees for America program. Through Trees for America, everyone is encouraged to plant trees, which benefits the environment and improves quality of life. With nearly 1 million members and supporters, the Arbor Day Foundation is the nation’s largest nonprofit organization dedicated to planting trees. Everyone joining this month will receive an eastern redbud, white pine, sugar maple, white flowering dogwood, pin oak... Full story
The National Park Service here has landed a traveling quilt show for July 1-4, 2016, as part of a celebration of its 100th anniversary. Administrative Officer Janet Valen at the Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area said the traveling exhibit has 177 quilts depicting the flora, fauna and landscape of the country’s 59 major national parks. Quilts depict subject matter from Arcadia to the U.S. Virgin Islands, from Gates of the Arctic to American Samoa and others in between. Valen stated that the quilts are made by some 148 fiber artists n... Full story
Grand Coulee 8/17 - A person gave police a large plastic bag containing drugs and drug-smoking devices found in the roadway. The materials field-tested as methamphetamines and all materials were sent to the state crime lab for identification and possible fingerprints. - It was reported that a male who was suspected of a crime was seen. He was gone when police arrived. - A man reported that there was a vehicle at Crown Point that was flashing its lights on and off. The driver said he was there to see the Laser Light Show. - Police advised a woma... Full story
Wed., Aug. 19 - Dinner Ham, Cheesy Potatoes, Mixed Salad, Fruit Cup, Rice Krispies Treats with a Twist Thurs., Aug 20 - Dinner Chicken and Dumplings, Green Vegetables, Sunrise Salad, Fruit Parfait Dessert Fri., Aug. 21 - Breakfast German Sausage and Eggs, Hashbrowns, Toast, Fruit Bowl, Orange Juice Mon., Aug. 24 - Breakfast Sausage Links and Eggs, Pancakes, Fruit Bowl, Orange Juice Tues., Aug. 25 - Dinner St. Louis Ribs, Salad and Fruit Bar, Cook’s Choice Dessert Wed., Aug. 26 - Dinner Hot Chicken Sandwiches, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Mixed S... Full story
The final event for the summer reading program will be the SRP Gala at 10:30 a.m., on Friday, August 21, at the Grand Coulee Public Library. Check it out at www.ncrl.org/summerreading.... Full story
Jerry Beierman shows off his 33.5-inch long Armenian cucumber, grown at his home on Roosevelt Avenue. Beierman had a second cucumber that was only one inch shorter. He regularly grows unusually large vegetables. - Roger S. Lucas photo... Full story
Chamber Meets at Siam Palace for August The Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce will be meeting this Thursday, August 20, at noon, at Siam Palace, Main St., Grand Coulee. Bob Valen will be speaking about El Niño. Local AA Meetings Confused in the Coulee AA meetings are held on Mondays and Fridays at 6 p.m. at the Vets Center in Electric City. Call Paul at 633-3377 days or 633-3345 evenings. New Hope Group meetings are held Wednesdays at 6 p.m. at the Vets Center. These are open and non-smoking. In Nespelem, the group Bound and... Full story
The Grand Coulee Dam Senior Center enjoyed a good turnout for a fund raiser Saturday, where a crowd of 50 or so bought ice cream sundaes or nachos and listened to a group of musicians jam. From left, the players were: Michael Parks, Phil Grunlose, Jerry Nielsen, Paul Hagen and J.D. on drums. - Scott Hunter photo... Full story
Grand Coulee Police 8/10 - Some juveniles were banned from a residence on “D” Street at the owner’s request. - A woman evicted from a trailer park on Mead Avenue made a 911 call, then later was charged with obstructing a police officer and resisting arrest. She was taken to Grant County Jail. 8/11 - Police responded to a woman’s call for help but it couldn’t be determined where the call was coming from. A woman was later seen leaving the area and police think the issue was staged. - A man at Continental Heights made a 911 call to complain that... Full story
Scott Abrahamson, middle, begins the plunge on Eagle Boy toward the Okanogan River Saturday night on his way to a tie for first place in the 80th World-Famous Suicide Race at the Omak Stampede. The 17-year-old senior at Lake Roosevelt High School this year tied with Loren Marchand on Taz in the first tie since 1979. The complete story of just how that happened is in this week's Omak Chronicle. - Courtesy of Al Camp, Omak Chronicle... Full story
A workshop to learn the basics on water bath canning and canning jams will be held in two different locations August 25 and 26. On Tuesday, Aug. 25, the workshop will be held from 4:30 - 8 p.m., at the Diabetes Prevention Program in Nespelem. Wednesday, Aug. 26, it will be held at the Omak Senior Meal Site from 4:30 - 8 p.m. These workshops are open to everyone and are free of charge. To pre-register, contact Kayla Wells, Family & Consumer Science Educator, WSU Colville Reservation-Ferry County Extension, 509-634-2306 or kay... Full story
Wed., Aug. 12 - Dinner Pot Roast, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Mixed Salad, Fruit Bowl, Cake (Happy Birthday!) Thurs., Aug 13 - Dinner Chicken Lasagne with Spinach and White Sauce, Green Vegetables, Mixed Fruit, Ice Cream Fri., Aug. 14 - Breakfast Biscuits and Sausage Gravy, Eggs, Fruit Bowl, Orange Juice. Senior Center General Meeting 10 a.m. Mon., Aug. 17 - Breakfast Country Skillet (Meat, Eggs, Potatoes), Toast, Fruit Bowl, Orange Juice Tues., Aug. 18 - Dinner Spaghetti & Meat Balls, Salad and Fruit Bar, Garlic Bread, Cupcakes Wed., Aug. 19 -... Full story
The LRHS class of 1985 will be celebrating their 30th year class reunion the weekend of August 21 and 22. Friday night, please meet at the Electric City Tavern for mingling and drinks. Saturday, a picnic for family and friends at Spring Canyon starts at 11 a.m. (Bring your own picnic/beverages.) Saturday night, there will be an appetizer/potluck at the Golf Course at 7 p.m. A no-host bar will be available. Sunday, a tour of the new high school is planned for those interested. Please contact Sjana Bird (Sjana.bird24@gmail.com) if you are... Full story
The 35th annual Western and Native Art Show, sponsored by the Okanogan County Artists, will take place Stampede Weekend, August 13, 14, and 15, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Courtyard, 28 N. Main in downtown Omak. Artists from Washington, British Columbia, and Montana will be showing their best works, including wood carvings, acrylic, watercolor, pastels, and mixed media, such as paintings on feathers and old ledgers. There will be a reception from 2-5 p.m. on Saturday with a live auction at 2:30 p.m. There is... Full story
The summer reading program is in full swing at the Grand Coulee Public Library. It is for children 0-18. Sign up is free. You can sign up at: www.ncrl.org/summerreading. Upcoming events: Wednesday, August 12 - Craft Button Tree - 10:30 a.m. Friday, August 14 - Craft Day - 10:30 a.m. Friday, August 21 - SRP Gala - 10:30 a.m.... Full story
Chamber Meets at Siam Palace for August The Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce will be meeting this Thursday, August 13, at noon, at Siam Palace, Main St., Grand Coulee. General business is on the agenda. Democrats to Meet The Okanogan County Democratic annual picnic will be held at noon, Sunday, Aug. 16, at the Conconully State Park. Bring a favorite potluck dish. Care and Share Food Bank The food bank at the Church of the Nazarene has normal operating hours every Friday from 2 to 4 p.m. It is located at the Church of Nazarene, Hwy... Full story
Looking for some good books to download to your reading or listening device? These are the top titles that are trending at the North Central Regional Library System. The North Central Regional Library System serves Douglas, Chelan, Ferry, Grant and Okanogan Counties. • In the gripping novel “At the Water’s Edge,” by Sara Gruen, narrator Madeline Hyde travels to Scotland with her husband, Ellis, and his friend, Hank, to search for the Loch Ness monster. While there, she discovers some uncomfortable truths about her husband and must also gain th... Full story
A workshop to learn the basics on water bath canning and canning jams will be held in two different locations August 25 and 26. On Tuesday, Aug. 25, the workshop will be held from 4:30 - 8 p.m., at the Diabetes Prevention Program in Nespelem. Wednesday, Aug. 26, it will be held at the Omak Senior Meal Site from 4:30 – 8 p.m. These workshops are open to everyone and are free of charge. To pre-register, contact Kayla Wells, Family & Consumer Science Educator, WSU Colville Reservation-Ferry County Extension, 509-634-2306 or kay... Full story
UPDATE A workshop on limiting damage from grasshoppers and crickets, set for Tuesday, has been cancelled. "Due to the extreme fires in our area, we are cancelling the Grasshopper and Crickets Meeting," said Marilyn “Sis” Signor of the WSU Colville Reservation Extension. Original article: Are grasshoppers and crickets invading your property? Want to find out how to control them and plan for next year if the outbreak continues to grow? Then you’re invited to a public meeting and workshop hosted by the WSU Colville Reservation Extension Office, on... Full story
Adults and kids of all ages are invited to enter the annual Sawhorse Cow Contest sponsored by the Grant County CattleWomen at this year’s county fair. Entries must start with a sawhorse of any size, and resemble a cow when finished. Creativity in designing/decorating the cow sawhorse is encouraged. Cash prizes of $50, $35, $25, and $10 will be award to the top three placers and honorable mention entries in each category. Age divisions are: 10 and younger, 11-14, 15-18, and adult. Entries will be accepted on Monday, Aug. 17, from 3-7 p.m. at t... Full story
First, let’s do a recap of temperatures and precipitation for July. I recorded four days with a high in excess of 100°F. July 2, 3, 4, and 31 were all above 100°F. The high for the month was on the 3rd at 104.1°F. Our low of the month was on the 26th at 52.3°F. My data shows that just about half the month of July was 90°F or above. The home weather station recorded a mean of 78.1°F which was 5.1° above the all-time mean for the month, at 73.0°F. No records broken for July, as the all-time high was in 1939 at 113°F. Precipitation for July was ze... Full story