News, views and advertising of the Grand Coulee Dam Area
News, views and advertising of the Grand Coulee Dam Area
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Chamber to Meet at La Presa The Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its regular meeting Thursday, March 28, at noon at La Presa in Grand Coulee. Special guest will be the Pro-West Rodeo Queen. Port Dist. 7 to Meet Grant County Port District 7 will hold its regular meeting Thursday, March 28, at 5 p.m. at the Grand Coulee Dam Airport office. Local AA Meetings Confused in the Coulee AA meetings are held on Mondays at 7 p.m., Friday at 6 p.m. and Sunday at 9 a.m.. at the Vets Center in Electric City. Call Paul 633-3377 days or... Full story
Wed., March 27 - Dinner Julie’s Goulash with Pasta, Green Beans, Garlic Bread, Mixed Green Salad, Fruit Cake with Whipped Cream. Thurs., March 28 - Dinner Pork Chow Mein over a Bed of Oriental Noodles, Stir Fried Veggies, Ice Cream with Fruit Topping. Fri.,March 29 - Breakfast Camp Hash with Breakfast Meats, Onions, Green Peppers, Potatoes & Eggs, Toast, Bowl of Fruit and Orange Juice. Apr. 1 - Breakfast Sausage & Cheese Omelet, Ray’s Blueberry Pancakes, Peaches, Orange Juice. Tues., Apr. 2 - Dinner Dick’s Liver & Onions.... Full story
The Coulee Community Choir will be presenting its Easter concert on Sunday, March 24 at 3 p.m. at St. Henry’s Catholic Church in Grand Coulee. Complimentary refreshments will follow.... Full story
Sunday, March 24 • 3 p.m., Easter Concert at St. Henry’s Catholic Church in Grand Coulee. • 6 p.m., Palm Sunday, Grand Coulee Nazarene Church Thursday, March 28 • 7 p.m., Maundy Thursday at Coulee Dam Community Church- Presbyterian. Friday, March 29 • 7 p.m., Good Friday at United Methodist Church in Grand Coulee. • 7 p.m., Good Friday Worship at Zion Lutheran Church. Sunday, March 31 • 7 a.m., Sunrise Service at Crown Point. • 7 am. Sonrise Service zt Zion Lutheran. • 8 a.m., Easter breakfast, Nazarene Church. • 9 a.m., Easter Worship, Naz... Full story
On March 16, 2013, Pack 24 sent the top three finishers of their February Pinewood Derby to the 2013 Okanogan Valley District Pinewood Derby. Sunrise Chevrolet in Omak hosted the event. Scouts from four packs sent representatives to race, as did sponsors from various businesses around the Omak/Okanogan area. Pack 24 had a good showing with two Scouts placing 2nd and 3rd. Cub Scout finishers are as follows: 1. Dallin Evans, Pack 52, Omak; 2. David Borden, Pack 24, Coulee Dam; 3. Showaway Hunt,... Full story
Chamber to Meet at La Presa The Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its regular meeting Thursday, March 21, at noon at La Presa in Grand Coulee. The program will be given by William Faloon, M.D., orthopedic surgeon Grant County Fire Dist. 14 to Meet Grant County Fire District 14 will hold its regular monthly meeting on Monday, March 25 at 7 p.m. at the Electric City Fire Department. Eagles #2577 Meetings The Eagles #2577 Aerie meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month. The next meeting is March 26, at 7 p.m. The Auxi... Full story
Grand Coulee Police 3/11 - Police entered a home on Cardinal Road NE because of a report of domestic violence. A couple who had given another couple permission to stay there wanted them to leave. The officer asked the four to work it out, but getting the four to sit down and talk about it didn’t produce the desired result. Police advised dispatch of the attempt. - A FedEx driver told police that a car that had its front wheels off was blocking the road at Spring Canyon and Plum Point. Police advised Lincoln County officials of the problem. - P... Full story
The Chief Joseph Hatchery is scheduled for completion in May and should be rearing chinook salmon in July. The $49 million facility near Chief Joseph Dam will, by 2015, raise 2.9 million salmon a year to help replace the fisheries lost after the construction of Grand Coulee and Chief Joseph dams, which halted the upstream migrations of salmon. It will employ 11 people once it’s operational. Currently 66 people are working at the site. The project includes two acclimation ponds at Riverside and O... Full story
Chamber to Meet at La Presa The Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its regular meeting Thursday, March 14, at noon at La Presa in Grand Coulee. The program will be presented by physical therapist Kai Scott. Lincoln County Fire Dist. 9 to Meet The Lincoln County Fire District 9 will hold its regular meeting on Thursday, March 14, at 6 p.m. in the Nazarene Church, just outside Grand Coulee. GCD Lions to Meet The Grand Coulee Dam Lions Club will meet Tuesday, March 19, at 6 p.m. in the art room above the Senior Center. On the... Full story
Three quilters gather to work on hospice quilts for Comfort Care Hospices in Omak and Spokane. The miniature quilts are being made for children and adults who have terminal illnesses. From the left are Mignon Lathrum, Wanda Sinclair and Vivian Dugan. Two other women have also be helping, Carol Netzel and Arlyce Goetz. The group is seeking additional quilters to help with the project. — Roger S. Lucas photo... Full story
Easter week Sunday, March 24 • 3 p.m., Easter Concert at St. Henry’s Catholic Church in Grand Coulee. • 6 p.m., Palm Sunday, Grand Coulee Nazarene Church Thursday, March 28 • 7 p.m., Maundy Thursday at Coulee Dam Community Church- Presbyterian. Friday, March 29 • 7 p.m., Good Friday at United Methodist Church in Grand Coulee. Sunday, March 31 • 7 a.m., Sunrise Service at Crown Point. • 8 a.m., Easter breakfast, Nazarene Church. • 9 a.m., Easter Worship, Nazarene Church... 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, Feb 12 - April 9 from 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM. 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 e-filing is also available. Taxpayers need to bring: A copy of last year’s tax r... Full story
Senior Meals Wed., March 13 - Dinner Al Newkirk’s Corned Beef, Cabbage, Potatoes & Carrots, Biscuits, Fruit Salad, Birthday Cake. Thurs., March 14 - Dinner French Onion Soup, Chicken Salad Sandwich, on White or Whole Wheat Bread, Joan’s Pea Salad, Fruited Jello & Whipped Cream. Fri., March 15 - Breakfast Sausage Links, Eggs, Hashbrowns & Toast, Apricots, Orange Juice. Mon., March 18 - Breakfast German Sausage, Eggs, Hashbrowns and Toast, Fruit Cocktail, Orange Juice. Tues., March 19 - Dinner French Dip Sandwiches and AuJus, French Fries, Salad... Full story
Grand Coulee Police 3/4 - A woman on West Cardinal Road told police that someone is entering her house and taking items and exchanging others in their place. She said it has happened with her washing machine, vacuum cleaner and a host of items. She stated that someone had taken the long screws out of her door and replaced them with short ones to make access easier. The officer explained that her residence was in the county and that someone from the sheriff’s office in Grant County would investigate. - A person reported cattle on Kruk Road. P... Full story
A total of 18 girls each gained a title at the Feb. 16 Queen of Hearts pageant held at the Village Cinema. Organizer Heather Downs said it was standing room only at the theater, the use of which was donated for the event. Downs said the top overall title of “Coulee Sweetheart,” chosen by a secret judge, went to Melissa Merriman, of Electric City. Winners of each division were: Tiny Miss: Queen - Jaci Clark; Princess - Addison Marseilles; Jr. Princesses - Kimmie Thomason, Khloe Kelly. Petite Miss... Full story
February 26, 2013 – The Colville Confederated Tribes Business Council recognized and honored four long-time 4-H leaders for their volunteer service. During the (CDC) Community Development Committee meeting, Ben E. Marchand, Colville Business Council member & CDC chairman, welcomed guests and turned the floor over to Linda McLean, Colville Reservation-Ferry County Extension Educator, for introductions of visitors and to read the honoring speech. Those recognized for outstanding service were: I... Full story
Senior Meals Wed., March 6 - Dinner Beef Stroganoff over Noodles, Mixed Vegetables, Fruit Yogurt, Bread Pudding. Thurs, March 7 - Dinner Charlie Long’s Curried Chicken over a Bed of Rice, Carrot Salad, Veggies, Apple Surprise. Grocery Shopping & Errands with Sara. Fri., March 8 - Breakfast Biscuit & Sausage Gravy, Eggs, Peaches, Orange Juice. Mon., March 11 - Breakfast Bacon, French Toast, Fruit Bowl, Orange Juice. Tues., March 12 - Dinner Dorthea Grandorff’s Lasagna, Assorted Fruit & Jello Bar, Garlic Bread, Winter Blend Veggies, Rice & Rai... Full story
Chamber to Meet at La Presa The Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its regular meeting Thursday, March 7, at noon at La Presa in Grand Coulee. The program will be presented by Bob Valen, weather hobbyist. Lincoln County Fire Dist. 9 to Meet The Lincoln County Fire District 9 will hold its regular meeting on Thursday, March 14 at 6 p.m. in the Nazarene Church, just outside Grand Coulee. American Legion to Meet The American Legion will hold its regular meeting Tuesday, March 12, at 7 p.m. at the Vets Center in Electric. All veter... Full story
Okanogan County 4-H has a great way for youth of ages 5 and older to spend their Saturday. Join the group for lots of classes in a variety of topics including photography, cookie decorating, sewing, water quality and many more. It will be held Saturday, March 16, from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Virginia Grainger School, 1118 S 5th Street in Okanogan. Presenters are professionals, volunteer adult 4-H leaders and 4-H teen leaders. The day is free, however, some classes may charge a small fee for kits or supplies. Youth not enrolled in 4-H are... Full story
Grand Coulee Police 2/26 - Police checked on a possible overdose of medicine on Continental Heights. Police suggested to the subject that she go to the hospital, but she stated that if she took her oxygen she would be fine. 2/27 - A school employee advised police of a possible sexual molestation of a female student. School officials feared that the family might move away before the incident could be investigated by Child Protective Services and tribal officials. Later it was learned that the girl was at her grandmother’s and an interview c... Full story
Ty Rimpler, 7, points out a buttercup while on a family hike up Steamboat Rock Saturday. — Karen Rimpler photo... Full story
Chamber to Meet at Pepper Jack’s The Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its regular meeting Thursday, Feb. 28, at noon at Pepper Jack’s Bar & Grille in Grand Coulee. On the agenda Mary Gilmore of NW MedStar will be speaking. Lions to Meet Grand Coulee Dam Lions Club will hold their business meeting on Tuesday, March 5, at 6:30 p.m. at the Siam Palace in Grand Coulee. OES to Meet Order of Eastern Star will meet Thursday, Feb. 28, at 7:30 p.m., at the Masonic Lodge in Coulee Dam. Lynette Zierden will be presiding. It will be shor... Full story
Wed., Feb. 27 – Dinner Tamale Pie, Jay’s Famous Chips & Salsa, Corn, Carrot, Pineapple & Raisin Salad, Cinnamon Chips & Ice Cream. Thurs., Feb. 28 – Dinner Chicken in Lemon-Dill Butter, Rice Pilaf, Steamed Cabbage, Fruit Cobbler. Fri., March 1 - Breakfast Bacon and Eggs, Hashbrown Potatoes, Toast, Bowl of Fruit, Orange Juice. Mon., March 4 - Breakfast Ham and Cheese Omelet, Pancakes, Plums, Orange Juice. Tues., March 5 - Dinner BBQ Chicken, French Fries, Assorted Salad Bar, Roll, Bowl of Fruit/Cookies. Wed., March 6 - Dinner Beef Strog... Full story
Allen Larson, originally from Marlin, Wash., will speak at Zion Lutheran Church on Tuesday, March 12. A Mayan Dinner will be served at 6 p.m., followed by Larson’s talk about his work supporting Bible translation of indigenous languages of Guatemala for 16 years and other places around the world. Anyone interested in his work or travels is welcome to attend free of charge.... 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, Feb 12 - April 9 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 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 e-filing is also available. Taxpayers need to bring: A copy of last year’s tax r... Full story