News, views and advertising of the Grand Coulee Dam Area
News, views and advertising of the Grand Coulee Dam Area
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Tru and Carol Cole, 8 and 4, swim at Crescent Bay Tuesday as yellow jackets prowled the sandy beach. The water was the only safe place, commented their mother. — Scott Hunter photo... Full story
Chamber to Meet The Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce will meet this Thursday August 8, at noon at Siam Palace in Grand Coulee. Ivan Snavely from the Grand Coulee Dam Visitor Center will talk about working at the VC. Grant County Mosquito District 2 to Meet Grant County Mosquito District 2 will hold its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 7 (tonight) at 7 p.m. at the Electric City City Hall. Owner to Speak on Grant County Journal The Grant County Historical Society will hold a board meeting Tuesday, August 13, at 11 a.m. at the... Full story
July 27, 2013 – The Keller Community Club hosted the Annual Keller Play Day, at the Keller Rodeo Grounds. Twenty-seven youths, along with their parents/guardians, came together for a day of horse education, fun and games. Activities were provide for those on horseback, as well as those who participate in the 4-H Horseless Horse Project and for youths that do not own a horse but are interested in learning about them. Community volunteers provided arena activities that included barrel racing, p... Full story
Grand Coulee Police 7/30 - A police officer felt threatened and asked for a backup unit when he confronted a driver who had left his dog in a vehicle during the heat of the day. The man got out of his vehicle and appeared to have his fist clenched. The man was warned about leaving an animal in the car. - An officer reported to his department that he had backed into a retaining wall at his residence, causing minor damage to his patrol car. 7/31 - An intoxicated man who was unconscious was seen in front of Wolf’s Den bar. The man was u... Full story
Some upcoming activities at the Grand Coulee library are: August 9, 1 p.m. - 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 join. Online Summer Reading will allow you to share book reviews, keep track of books you read,... Full story
Grand Coulee will be visited by a cross country bike tour that is raising awareness for the Fuller Center for Housing which is faith-driven and Christ-centered and promotes collaborative and innovative partnerships with individuals and organizations in an unrelenting quest to provide adequate shelter for all people in need worldwide. A potluck picnic will be held at Spring Canyon, Monday, Aug 5, at 5:30 to meet and greet the bikers. Everyone is welcome.... Full story
Some upcoming activities at the Grand Coulee library are: 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 join. Online Summer Reading will... 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 at 11a.m., a visit to the high school is planned followed in the afternoon with a barbecue 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 famil... Full story
Joette Barry, left, a member of the Coulee Dam Relief Society, delivered 42 bags full of birthday supplies to Fern Baylock at the food bank last Monday. These bags have been collected over the past few weeks by members of the LDS Church and will be available to anyone who wishes to receive a little help to celebrate a loved one’s birthday. The Relief Society, a worldwide women organization of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Days Saints, bears the multiple purpose of ministering to the s... Full story
WSU Food Safety & Preservation Information Assistants are now available in Okanogan County to answer your food preservation questions and test pressure canner gauges. Clinics will be held every Wednesday from July to October between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. There is a suggested donation of $5 for each gauge tested. USDA recommends that home canners have their pressure canner dial gauges checked each year to assure safety in home canning. An inaccurate gauge could mean home canned vegetables, fish and meat products would not be safe to eat.... Full story
July 18, 2013 – The Keller Community came together for a night of Bullying Prevention education, dinner and a movie. Reservation families came together to “Stomp Out Bullying.” The evening began with a discussion about what bullying is, why people bully and how to prevent bullying. Three generations were represented as community members took turns sharing their experiences with bullying. Linda McLean, Extension Educator with WSU Colville Reservation-Ferry County Extension, provided examples of t... Full story
Senior menu Thursday, Aug. 1 - Dinner Hamburger Steak and Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Sautéd Veggies, Sugar Cookies, Bowl of Fruit. Friday, Aug. 2 - Breakfast Diced Polish Sausage Scramble with Cheese, Hashbrowns, Coffee Cake, Pears, Orange Juice. Mon., Aug.5 - Breakfast Bacon and Eggs, Pancakes, Seasonal Fruit Bowl, Orange Juice. Tues., Aug. 6 - Dinner Chicken Chow Mein, Vegetable Salad Bar, Fruit Roll-Ups. Wed., Aug. 7 - Dinner Pork Roast, Potatoes & Gravy, Summer Veggie Cobbler, Fruit Salad, Baked Apples. Thurs., Aug. 8 -Dinner Roasted... Full story
This year take some time to enter your hay into the Hay King/Queen Contest at the Grant County Fair. The Hay King/Queen Contest is a good way to showcase the high quality hay industry of Grant and Adams counties. Remember, big bale entries are welcome. Details of the Hay King Contest are on pages 53 and 54 of the 2013 Grant County Fair Exhibitor Guide, “Hot Summer Fun”, which is available at the fair office, the WSU Grant-Adams Area Extension office, and gcfairgrounds.com. The Grant County Hay King Contest is sponsored by the MidColumbia Bas... Full story
Grand Coulee Police 7/18 - An Electric City man told police that someone had taken his cell phone from his car while he was shopping in Safeway. He said officials at the store refused to let him look at security tapes. Later he told police that he had parked his vehicle on the roadway the night before, where Safeway security cameras couldn’t capture it. 7/21 - Police were called to Coulee Boulevard East in Electric City, where a man was throwing his live-in partner’s things outside. Police explained that he could not do this and he agreed to... Full story
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