News, views and advertising of the Grand Coulee Dam Area
News, views and advertising of the Grand Coulee Dam Area
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Calling all kids ages 3 through middle school for a great week of Vacation Bible School. Kids will have a fantastic time with music, crafts, games and stories as they learn about Jesus! School will be held Monday-Friday August 5-9, from 9 a.m. - noon. Brought to you by the local churches and hosted at Coulee Dam Community Church, 509 Central Drive in Coulee Dam. Register through your local church or by contacting Coulee Dam Community Church at 633-1790, by email at info@couleedamchurch.org or on the Coulee Dam Community Church Facebook page.... Full story
Some upcoming activities at the Grand Coulee library are: July 26, 11 a.m. - NCRL Puppet Show. August 2, 11 a.m. - Renowned NW author / illustrator Eric Brooks August 9, tba - Dig into Archaeology. August 16, 10:30 a.m. - SRP Gala -games, crafts, food, FUN! Summer Reading Program participants will also earn prizes after they have read a total of ten hours. Lots of drawings and prizes throughout the summer. This summer an opportunity to participate in summer reading on the internet with Online Summer Reading being offered. Go to www.ncrl.org to... Full story
Wed., July 24 - Dinner Sara’s Birthday Meal, Pork Roast, Cheesy Potatoes, Harvard Beets, Seasonal Fruit Platter, Tapioca Pudding w/Dollop of Jam. Thurs., July 25 - Dinner Crab Louie, Crackers, Garlic Bread, Fruit Medley. Shopping & Errands with Sara. Fri., July 26 - Breakfast Camp Hash w/Breakfast Meats, Onions, Green Peppers, Potatoes & Eggs, Toast, Bowl of Fruit, Orange Juice. Mon., July 29 - Breakfast Diced Ham Scramble, Pancakes, Seasonal Fruit, Orange Juice. Tues., July 30 - Dinner Tuna Casserole, Salad & Fruit Bar, Cheesy Biscuits, F... Full story
Chamber to Meet The Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce will meet this Thursday, July 25, at noon at Sunbanks. New manager at Safeway, will be on hand to give info on the local Safeway store. Grant County Fire Dist. 14 to Meet Grant County Fire District 14 will hold its regular monthly meeting Monday, July 29, at 7 p.m., at the Electric City Fire Station. TOPS Meetings TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Chapter meets on Tuesdays at 9:15 a.m. at Grand Coulee Senior Center prior to the exercise group gathering at 10 a.m. Come and join for the... Full story
Class of 2003 Reunites this weekend The Lake Roosevelt Class of 2003 will be holding an informal get-together for its 10-year reunion on July 26 and 27. Friday night will be at the Electric City Bar and Grill and Saturday at Spring Canyon all day and then either Electric City Bar and Grill or SunBanks Cantena Saturday night. No RSVP will be required. Class of 1993 to Celebrate 20 Years The Lake Roosevelt Class of 1993 will be holding its 20-year reunion the weekend of August 2 and 3. Friday evening the group will meet at Electric City Bar &... Full story
John McNeil, of the Masonic Lodge, tells kids at the Grand Coulee Library about two bikes the group donated as a giveaway reading contest for the library. Kids who read for at least 10 hours can qualify for a drawing for the bikes. The Masons have similarly donated bikes for reading challenges at Center School for several years. — Scott Hunter photo... Full story
Grand Coulee Police 7/16 - A woman reported that she found in a ditch a Bureau of Reclamation envelope that contained a number of cards. 7/17 - Police received a report of a woman walking in the street yelling at herself. Police found the suspect and asked her to stay out of the roadway. She agreed to do so. - A business owner requested that police help in getting a person to leave her establishment. It was reported that the person, a woman known to police, had been outside disturbing customers. Police found the woman inside the business in... Full story
An information meeting is scheduled for July 31, 2013, at 8 a.m., at the Coulee Dam Community Church, 509 Central Avenue, Coulee Dam, across from the Colville Tribal Museum (double red doors at South end of the building – no steps). TOPS, a nonprofit organization, is eager to share their messages of weight-loss support and wellness education at a time when people are resolving to live a healthier lifestyle. The object of this meeting is to see how many are interested in a morning TOPS Chapter in Coulee Dam. Our weight-loss journey is o... Full story
Are you a teenager and looking for something fun and exciting to do to wrap up your summer? Have you ever sailed on a boat? Here’s your chance to learn while sailing around the San Juan islands on a 52 foot sailboat with WSU 4-H EARTH Adventures! We are offering a 5-day sailing experience August 5th-9th for teenagers 13-18 years old. You will learn to set the sails, to navigate and even steer the vessel from our experienced captain. We will camp on a different island each night where you will l... Full story
Chamber to Meet The Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce will meet this Thursday July 18 at noon at Sunbanks. Dan Foster, new superintendent of the National Park Service will be the guest speaker and will present his envision for the local park system. Gun Club Organizational Meeting A meeting will be held Saturday, July 20, at 6 p.m., to organize a gun club in the Grand Coulee Dam area. The meeting will be held at the Eagles Lodge, 122 B. Street, Grand Coulee. Everyone is welcome. This is a chance to be a founding member. Any questions... Full story
Class of 1993 to Celebrate 20 Years The Lake Roosevelt Class of 1993 will be holding its 20 year reunion the weekend of August 2 and 3. Friday evening the group will meet at Electric City Bar & Grill. Saturday afternoon a barbecue will be held at Spring Canyon followed by meeting up Saturday night at the Electric City Bar & Grill/Banks Lake Pub. Coulee Dam Class of 1968 to hold 45th reunion Coulee Dam Class of 1968 will be having its 45th class reunion on August 2-4. All friends and family of the class are invited to join them at Spring Canyon... Full story
Some upcoming activities at the Grand Coulee library are: July 19, 11 a.m. - Dig into Geology with Phil Hansen. July 26, 11 a.m. - NCRL Puppet Show. August 2, 11 a.m. - Renowned NW author / illustrator Eric Brooks August 9, tba - Dig into Archaeology. August 16, 10:30 a.m. - SRP Gala -games, crafts, food, FUN! Summer Reading Program participants will also earn prizes after they have read a total of ten hours. Lots of drawings and prizes throughout the summer. This summer an opportunity to participate in summer reading on the internet with... Full story
Wed., July 17 - Dinner Fish and Chips, BBQ Beans, Cole Slaw, Ice Cream with Fruit Topping. Thurs., July 18 - Dinner Curried Chicken, White Rice, Assorted Veggies, Mixed Green Salad, Fruit Cake with Whipped Cream. Fri., July 19 - Breakfast Denver Omelet with Ham, Green Peppers, Onions & Cheese, Hashbrowns, Toast, Applesauce/Orange Juice. Mon., July 22 - Breakfast Ham Steak, Eggs, Waffles, Peaches, Orange Juice. Tues., July 23 - Dinner Assorted Meat Deli Sandwiches, Jay’s Homemade Chips, Fruit, Veggie & Pasta Bar, Cookie Wed., July 24 - Dinner S... Full story
Grand Coulee Police 7/9 - Police banned a man from property on Fortuyn Road where he had been looking into cars. The property owner said he had run the man off and gone to the store, and when he returned the man was back. - An Electric City man reported two dogs loose on Stevens Street and they appeared uncared for. Police found the dogs in the residence there and they appeared well cared for. - A man on “E” Street requested extra patrols because a neighbor said he was going to come over and beat him up. - A woman told police that a pit bul... Full story
Raider football supporters wash cars to raise money Saturday at North Cascades National Bank. The LRHS Raider football team, coaches and parents said they would like to thank the community and NCNB for their support during the successful fund raiser. — Scott Hunter photo... Full story
This past weekend the Coulee Dam High School Class of 1958 celebrated its 55th reunion at the home of Ray and Brenda Green. Fourteen members attended the event. From left, front row: Al Jacobson, Wally Caviness, Adela Romero Stephenson, Jeannette Askay Whaley, Vickie Conway Okeefe, Peggy Botnen Bartlette. Back – Gaylord Nelson, Bob Bell, Harley Shaw, Dav id Link, Ray Green, Bill Mason and Bob Hollingsworth. Not pictured: Dennis Jackson.... Full story
Some upcoming activities at the Grand Coulee library are: July 12, 11 a.m. - Chelan PUD; Incredible Forces. July 19, 11 a.m. - Dig into Geology with Phil Hansen. July 26, 11 a.m. - NCRL Puppet Show. August 2, 11 a.m. - Renowned NW author / illustrator Eric Brooks August 9, tba - Dig into Archaeology - TBA August 16, 10:30 a.m. - SRP Gala -games, crafts, food, FUN! Summer Reading Program participants will also earn prizes after they have read a total of ten hours. Lots of drawings and prizes throughout the summer. This summer an opportunity to... Full story
Senior menu Thurs., July 11 - Dinner BBQ Chicken, Potato Salad, 3 Bean Salad, Fruited Jello w/Whipped Cream. Shopping & Errands With Sara. Fri., July 12 - Breakfast Biscuit & Sausage Gravy, Eggs, Mixed Fruit Bowl, Orange Juice. Senior Center General Meeting 10 a.m. Mon., July 15 - Breakfast Bacon & Cheese Omelet, French Toast, Plums, Orange Juice. Tues., July 16 - Dinner Goulash with Pasta, Garlic Bread, Salad & Fruit Bar, Surprise Dessert Wed., July 17 - Dinner Fish and Chips, BBQ Beans, Cole Slaw, Ice Cream with Fruit Topping. Thurs., July... Full story
Chamber to Meet The Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce will meet this Thursday, July 11, at noon at Sunbanks. On the agenda is general business and discussion of the 4th of July activities. Grant County Mosquito Dist. 2 to Meet Grant County Mosquito Dist. 2 will hold its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, July 10, at 7 p.m,. at the Electric City City Hall. Events to Raise Funds for Blood Cancer Cure The family of a Center Elementary first-grader who died last September encourage participation in an effort to fund a cure for blood... Full story
From last weekend’s festival and activities. — Scott Hunter photos... Full story
Grand Coulee 6/30 - An Electric City man told police that his vehicle had been damaged while at Safeway sometime during the past month. He was asked to bring the vehicle to the police station so an officer could take pictures of the damage. He told the officer he couldn’t drive the vehicle to the police station because the license had expired. Police went to his residence to take the pictures. 7/1 - USBR Plant Protection called police to the top of the dam where a van was blocking the entrance. The driver was told to move on and said he was p... Full story
Senior menu Wednesday, July 3 - Dinner Jeannie’s Birthday Meal Meat Loaf, Baked Potatoes, Butter and Sour Cream, Green Beans, Peach Cobbler. Thurs., July 4 - No Meal Fri., July 4 - Breakfast Diced Polish Sausage Scramble with Cheese, Hashbrowns, Coffee Cake, Pears, Orange juice. Mon., July 8 - Breakfast Sausage Links, Eggs, Hashbrowns, Toast, Fruit Bowl, Orange Juice. Tues., July 9 - Dinner Soft Tacos, Salad Bar, Cheese, Sour Cream & Salsa, Fruit Tart. Wed., July 10 - Dinner Beef Roast, Whipped potatoes & Gravy, Peas & Carrots, Fruit Salad, R... Full story
Nobody likes extreme and prolonged heat, but such conditions can be deadly for seniors. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) heat is the number one weather-related killer in the United States. On average, excessive heat claims more lives each year than tornadoes, hurricanes, floods and lightning combined (http://www.noaawatch.gov/themes/heat.php). “The elderly are often the most vulnerable to severe heat,” said Jeff Huber, president of Home Instead, Inc., franchisor of the Home Instead Senior Care® netw... Full story
The annual Summer Reading Program has started at the Grand Coulee Library. The theme this summer for children and teens, chosen by a National Collaborative Summer Library Program committee, is “Dig into Reading”. Come in to enroll in the program and begin keeping track of the minutes read or those that have been read to you for our reading challenge. There are also a lot of fun activities and presentations planned this summer at the library. Every program is free to the public. Fairy Gardens have been made with Gail Swagerty, painted/decorated... Full story
No Chamber this Week The Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce will not be holding their noon meetings this Thursday due to the 4th of July holiday. Come check out the festivities at the festival in the park below Grand Coulee Dam. Mosquito Dist. 2 to Meet Grant County Mosquito Dist5rict 2 will hold its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, July 3rd at 7 p.m. at the Electric City City Hall. Class of 2003 Getting Ready for Reunion The Lake Roosevelt Class of 2003 will be holding an informal get-together for its 10 year reunion on July 26... Full story