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 Pepper Jack’s Grand Coulee Chamber will meet Thursday, August 8,at noon at Pepper Jack’s Bar and Grille in Grand Coulee. Stefan Newbury of Tri Freaks will be here to update the group on the September 15 Triathlon. Wenatchee Valley Erratics Chapter of the Ice Age Floods to Meet Wenatchee Valley Erratics Chapter of the Ice Age Floods Institute will meet Tuesday, Aug. 14, at 7 p.m., at Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center, 127 South Mission, Wenatchee. There will be an update on almost 10 years of research, mapping dis... Full story
Rotary Club members finish up cleaning out a carport Saturday at the home of Mardee Davis in Electric City, who has asked for help getting the home in shape after drug users, including her son, trashed it. She’s trying to gain custody of her grandchildren who entered foster care after their father’s imprisonment. Pictured are Davis, left, and Rotarians Bob Valen, Jim Keene and Merle Kennedy. Not pictured in the project are Gene Gross and Scott Hunter. The group hauled 4,260 pounds to the Del... Full story
The North Central Regional Library is hosting a summer gala for the summer reading program this Friday, Aug. 10, at 10:30 a.m. All ages are welcome to this free program! You may continue to turn in your reading hours until school starts.... Full story
Grand Coulee Police 7/30 - USBR’s Plant Protection requested that police use their explosives-detecting dog to aid in the search of a Canadian truck making a delivery. Nothing was found. 7/31 - Police responded to an incident in which a 2-year-old child had suffered a broken wrist. Police were called by an emergency room doctor who said the break would not occur from a fall by a 2-year-old. Child Protective Services was called after interviews of the two adults. - A woman who lives on West Grand Avenue in Electric City said she saw a man w... Full story
The Nespelem School Board was named Regional Board of the Year among K-8 school districts in the four-county region served by North Central Educational Service District. Superintendent John Adkins nominated the Nespelem board for their, “quality work done in a unified fashion in a short period of time.” Criteria for the Regional School Board of the Year award included improvement of student learning, vision and leadership, teamwork, experiences of benefit to other school boards, and a tho... Full story
Award winning pianist and composer John Nilsen has just completed his 18th recording and is coming to northeastern Washington for a series of solo piano performances. All performances are free-will offering and John's CDs will be available afterward. John will be performing Fri., Aug. 3, 7p.m., at Grand Coulee UMC, Grand Coulee, WA. Nilsen, who has performed in all 50 US states, has also toured in Europe and Asia while selling one million recordings and is one of the Northwest’s top selling recording artists. John is from Portland, Ore., and i... Full story
Chamber to Meet at Pepper Jack’s Grand Coulee Chamber will meet Thursday, August 2,at noon at Pepper Jack’s Bar and Grille in Grand Coulee. Jerry Kennedy from Foisy & Kennedy Insurance will present a program on the New Health Care Law. Everyone is welcome to attend. Mosquito Dist. 2 to Meet Grant County Mosquito District 2 will hold the regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 1, (tonight) at 7 p.m. at the Electric City City Hall. Local AA Meetings Confused in the Coulee AA meetings are held on Mondays at 7 p.m., Friday at 6 p.m. and Sun... Full story
There’s a whole lot of bull going on. And they are coming to Grand Coulee Aug. 15 for the Ridge Riders’ bull riding event. Sorrel Katich will provide about 36 bulls for the one-night event, stock from his ranch south of Keller. Katich said Tuesday that he would supply 30 long-round bulls and six short-round bulls. The difference is that the short-round bulls have a better record of discarding their riders. “Make no mistake,” Katich said, “all of the bulls do a pretty good job of bucking off their riders.” The mid-week event is a test to see... Full story
Grand Coulee 7/23 - A Hoquiam, Wash., driver was stopped for having expired license tabs. When informed why he was stopped he said, “no way” and got out to see for himself. He said the vehicle belonged to his daughter. He received a $216 citation. - USBR Plant Protection told police that there was a suspicious person behind the administration area. Police didn’t find anyone. - A Puyallup driver was stopped because she had a headlight and brake light out and finally was cited for not having insurance. - A New York driver who planned to spend... Full story
Senior Meals Wednesday, Aug. 1 - Dinner Vegetable Beef Stew, Cottage Cheese & Fruit, Cornbread, Cook’s Choice Dessert. Thurs., Aug. 2 - Dinner Taco Salad w/Lettuce, Tomatoes & Onions, Refried Beans, Sour Cream & Salsa, Peaches & Ice Cream. Fri., Aug. 3 - Breakfast Bacon and Eggs, Hashbrowns, Toast, Applesauce, Orange Juice. Mon., Aug. 6 - Breakfast German Sausage, Cheese Scramble, Hashbrowns, Toast, Fruit Bowl, Orange Juice. Tues., Aug. 7 - Dinner Cheesy Broccoli Soup, Chicken Salad Sandwich, Veggie & Fruit Salad, Jello Surprise. Wed., Aug. 8... Full story
Anyone in the community experiencing the loss of a loved one is invited to come and share support! There are two groups meeting during the summer. One the last Wednesday evening of each month from 7-8 p.m. and the other on the first Thursday morning of each month 10:30 - 11:30 a.m., both at the Coulee Dam Community Church.... Full story
A Wilson Construction crew works at assembling a big power transmission line tower in Coulee Dam on the hill above the Visitor Center at Grand Coulee Dam Monday afternoon. — Scott Hunter photo... Full story
Senior Meals Thursday, July 26 - Dinner Chili Cheese Dog, French Fries, Pea Salad, Fruit Dessert. Grocery Shopping and Errands with Sara. Friday, July 27 - Breakfast Bacon & Eggs, Hash Browns, Toast, Fruit Bowl, Coffee, Tea & Orange Juice. Monday, July 30 - Breakfast Biscuits & Sausage Gravy, Eggs, Fruit Bowl, Coffee, Tea, Orange Juice. Tuesday, July 31 - Dinner Beef Stroganoff, Noodles, Veggie & Fruit Bar, Pudding Parfait.... Full story
Chamber to Meet at Sunbanks Grand Coulee Chamber will meet Thursday, July 26,at noon at Sunbanks Resort on the patio. Call your order ahead 633-3786. Come and share any new news you have or events that are coming up. Grant County Fire District 14 to Meet Grant County Fire District 14 will hold its regular monthly meeting Monday, July 30, at 7 p.m. at the Electric City Fire Station. Grant County Port Dist. 7 to Meet Grant County Port District 7 will hold its regular monthly meeting Thursday, July 26, at 5 p.m. at the Grand Coulee Dam Airport... Full story
Washington State University Extension will begin a series of food preservation classes starting in August. The classes are for people who are just learning how to preserve food and also for veteran food preservers who need a refresher course to be sure the food they are preserving is done safely, according to Margaret A. Viebrock, WSU Extension Educator and class instructor. • Monday, August 6 - No Fear When Using a Pressure Canner This class will help eliminate the fear for using a dial or weighted gauge pressure canner. This session will a... Full story
Summer fun continues at the Grand Coulee Library with a “Constellation Craft” being held at 10 a.m. on Friday, July 20. There are also stories, crafts and reading challenges for all ages. Remember 10 hours of reading or being read to enters you into a drawing for a donated bicycle, plus you can win prizes along the way as you discover adventures and dreams through reading. Upcoming - • Friday July 27 at 10 a.m. - Master storyteller Deb McVay • Friday August 3 at 10 a.m. - NCRL Puppet Show • Wednesday August 8 at 10 a.m. - Kaleidosc... Full story
With “We Serve” still its motto, the Grand Coulee Dam Lions Club club starting its 78th year with new challenges and new ideas. Rod Loch, of Coulee Dam has taken over the reins of the club this year, with John Nordine of Electric City as vice-president. They have accepted the challenge to lead this club into the future. Membership has been greatly reduced the past couple years for several reasons, and are looking forward to increasing the membership. The club has looked closely at projects of years past and have placed several on hold unt... Full story
by Al Camp, The Chronicle A reformed drag racer is becoming quite the terror at Republic’s Eagle Track. Steve Hood, who teaches automotive classes and coaches the wrestling team at Lake Roosevelt High School, added another first-place trophy racing his four-cylinder Ford Mustang. “It’s always a good deal when you win,” Hood said. “I’ve been racing up there for quite a while.” Hood, 55, initially got his taste for speed drag racing a 1968 Chevrolet Nova. “I got my arms twisted helping one of my automotive students (Leon Desautel) go up... Full story
Grand Coulee Police 7/15 - Officer Dan Holland responded to a Regional Tactical Response Team call in Moses Lake and assisted in serving a search warrant for an armed gang member. The man was also known to be an illegal immigrant. Police found a woman in the house, but the man was not there. - Police were informed that a woman had a 9mm gun and planned to shoot someone. Police went to the area where the woman was supposed to be located and asked about her at a residence on Burdin Boulevard. The person there said the woman in question had left... Full story
Wednesday, July 18 - Dinner Hamburger Steak with Grilled Onions & Gravy, Baked Potatoes, Corn, Seasonal Fruit. Thursday, July 19 - Dinner BBQ Pork on a Bun, Coleslaw, French Fries, Fruited Jello & Whipped Cream. Friday, July 20 - Breakfast Spanish Omelet, Hash Browns, Toast, Bowl of Fruit, Coffee, Tea & Orange Juice. Monday, July 23 - Breakfast Ham Steak, Eggs, Waffle, Seasonal Fruit, Coffee, Tea & Orange Juice. Tuesday, July 24 - Dinner Seasonal Fruit Salad with Chicken, Dessert Bar, Garlic Bread, Jello, Cookie. Wednesday, July 25 - Dinner... Full story
Author Bruce Bjornstad will be present for a book signing at the Dry Falls Visitor Center, Saturday, July 28, from 3-4 p.m., of his latest book “On the Trail of the Ice Age Floods.” This is an expanded edition to include the northern reaches. Bruce will follow with a talk at Sun Lakes State Park’s new amphitheater at 8:30 pm. Visitors may participate in a geology trail walk led by the author on Sunday, July 29th at 8 a.m., also at Sun Lakes State Park amphitheater parking lot. A Discover Pass will be required at the state park.... Full story
On Monday, July 23rd from 11:30-5 p.m., Inland Northwest Blood Center in cooperation with Coulee Medical Center will be hosting a community blood drive in Grand Coulee at the Old Clinic, located just across the parking lot from the new hospital. This blood drive is a summer t-shirt blood drive, and each donor will receive a very special limited-edition INBC summer t-shirt. Come join us as we work to save lives this summer right in your community! Walk-ins welcome or schedule an appointment today by calling us at (800) 423-01... Full story
Every summer North Central Regional Library plans activities at each branch of the Library system. The theme this summer is “DREAM BIG! READ!”. The Pacific Science Center will be presenting at the Grand Coulee Library “The Space Odyssey Show!” at 1 pm. on Thursday, July 19. All ages are welcome to this free program! Join the fun this summer at the Grand Coulee Library with presenters focusing on stories and activities about dreams, night time creatures, wishes, hopes and aspirations. There are also stories, crafts and reading challen... Full story
Chamber to Meet at Sunbanks Grand Coulee Chamber will meet Thursday, July 19,at noon at Sunbanks Resort on the patio. Call your order ahead, 633-3786. Come and share any new news you have or events that are coming up. CMC Guild to Meet CMC Guild will hold its regular meeting on Thursday, July 19, at Pepper Jack’s Bar and Grille in Grand Coulee. A no-host lunch will begin at 11 a.m. with the meeting to follow at noon. Okanogan County Community Action Council to Meet The Okanogan County Community Action Council Board of Directors will hold t... Full story
Grand Coulee Police 7/9 - An Electric City man told police he tried to sell his BMW via the Internet and got a response from England. He was asked to send $1,500 for shipping and later found out it was a scam. He stated that the people were still corresponding with him and asking him to place more money in the shipping account. - Police received a report that a small Chihuahua was at large in the Hill Street area in Grand Coulee and that when the reporting party tried to pick the dog up, the dog tried to bite. Police checked the area but... Full story