News, views and advertising of the Grand Coulee Dam Area
News, views and advertising of the Grand Coulee Dam Area
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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
Pack 24 recently had their Pinewood Derby race with the following results – 1st: Showaway Hunt, 2nd: David Borden, 3rd: Alexander Greening and 4th: Landon Krohn. The top three finishers will be participating in the Okanogan Valley District Pinewood Derby in Omak on March 16. From left to right - standing: Trenton Valenzuela, Chase Marchand, Anthony Vu, and Eddy Cohen; kneeling: Alexander Greening, David Borden, Showaway Hunt, and Landon Krohn. — submitted photo... Full story
Grand Coulee Police 2/19 - An officer checked on a reported traffic hazard near milepost 24 in Electric City and found a trailer disconnected from its tractor and blocking the roadway. After the trailer was connected the roadway was opened up for traffic. - Police were asked to stand by at a report of domestic violence on W. Cardinal Road in Delano until Grant County deputies arrived. - Police were advised that a vehicle was parked across from a house on Partello Street with its lights shining on the house and with music being played loudly on... Full story
Charles Gurney, a Civil War veteran, opened his first seedhouse in 1866 (Victory Horticultural Library, www.saveseeds@victoryseeds.com). Forty years later, Charles, his seven sons, and a nephew incorporated as Gurney Seed and Nursery Company. I started reading the “Gurney Catalog” from cover to cover in 1969. Not counting a failed attempt to start carnations from seed, that was the year I started gardening. Early on, I didn’t buy seeds from catalogs, but the Gurney Catalog had other uses. It was kind of inspiring. “Make Your Own Brooms!... Full story
Chamber to Meet at Pepper Jack’s The Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its regular meeting Thursday, Feb. 21, at noon at Pepper Jack’s Bar & Grille in Grand Coulee. Lions to Meet GCD Lions will meet on Tuesday, Feb. 19, at 7 p.m. at the Siam Palace in Grand Coulee. Grant County Fire Dist. 14 to Meet Grant County Fire District 14 will hold its regular monthly meeting on Monday, Feb. 25, at 7 p.m., at the Electric City Fire Department. American Legion to Meet The American Legion will hold its regular meeting Tuesday, March 12,... Full story
Brad Thoma jogs through the parking lot of the Visitor Center at Grand Coulee Dam Tuesday with partly sunny skies in the 40 degrees. The forecast calls for a 30-60 percent chance of snow Thursday and Friday with highs in the 40s and lows in the 20s. — Scott Hunter photo... Full story
Grand Coulee Police 2/12 - An official with the Head Start program at Center School told police that someone had taken the lock off a storage shed where games and toys are stored. Nothing was taken, the report stated. It was thought that the entry was at the same time as a number of metal items was taken from a fenced-in area near the kitchen. - USBR Plant Protection asked police to check on a vehicle on Bureau of Reclamation property near the fish pens in Electric City. Police checked on the vehicle but couldn’t connect with the owner. - A 1... Full story
Chamber to Meet at Pepper Jacks The Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its regular meeting Thursday, Feb. 14, at noon at Pepper Jack’s Bar & Grille in Grand Coulee. Dennis Carlson, GCD School District Superintendent will speak about the new K-12 school building being constructed. He will have drawings and samples of materials that will be used during the building process. Lions to Meet GCD Lions will meet on Tuesday, Feb. 19, at 7 p.m., at the Siam Palace in Grand Coulee. Order of Eastern Star Order of Eastern Star will meet T... Full story
Come and join the United Methodist Church for the six-week series for the Lenten season entitled “Final Words” by Adam Hamilton. This DVD series will explore the meaning of Jesus’ last words. Materials will be provided. The event is free and will be held Wednesdays from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 13, 20, 27 and March 6, 13 and 20. A potluck dinner will be held Wednesday, Feb. 13 to start the sessions off. Soup Suppers will be provided at remaining sessions.... Full story
Jim and Debbie Van Geystel, are excited to announce the engagement of their daughter, Amanda Van Geystel, to Josh Jorgenson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roger Jorgenson of Orting, Wash. Both are graduates of Eastern Washington University. Josh earned his degree in economics and finance and is employed at American West Bank. Amanda graduated with her degree in education and is currently substitute teaching in multiple school districts. A July wedding is being planned in Spokane, Wash.... Full story