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Wed., Nov. 14 - Dinner Turkey and Gravy, Dressing-Mashed Potatoes, Fruit Salad/Cranberries, Green Beans/Roll, Potluck Dessert Thurs., Nov. 15 - Dinner Hot Turkey Sandwich with Potatoes & Gravy, Corn, Fruit Cottage Cheese, Cook’s Choice Dessert. Grocery shopping and errands with Sara. Fri., Nov. 16 - Breakfast Ham Steak and Eggs, Toast, O’Brien Potatoes, Bowl of Fruit, Orange juice. Mon., Nov. 19 - Breakfast Bacon & Eggs, Waffles, Peaches, Orange Juice. Tues, Nov. 20 - Dinner Tomato Soup, Ham and Cheese Sandwich, Fruit & Veggie Bar, Lemon Bar... Full story
The International Survivors of Suicide Day is set for Saturday, Nov. 17. This is a day of love and remembrance of those we have lost to suicide. This is a healing conference where survivors of suicide loss come together in the community for support and guidance. There will be a conference at the Nespelem Community Center beginning at 11 a.m. Keynote speaker is Arnold Thomas Jr., MSW, who is a motivational speaker and chaplain. A lunch will be provided. Please bring a picture of your lost loved one for the memory quilt. To RSVP, go the the... Full story
Jerry Beierman displays a 35.9 lb. kohlrabi last week, just before donating it to the Senior Meals Program. Beierman who grows the outsized vegetable annually also donated one to the Nespelem Senior Center. — Scott Hunter photo... Full story
Grand Coulee Police 11/5 - A man on Second Street in Electric City told police that a man who borrowed his roto-tiller hadn’t returned it and he thinks it may have been sold. He also told police that a number of items have gone missing, including several watches. The man said he tried to contact the person he loaned the tiller to, and got a nasty text back from the man’s wife’s mother. - A woman told police that music coming from a source on Main Street was too loud. The officer went to the site and his report stated that he could barely hear... Full story
Grand Coulee Police 10/29 - An Electric City woman told police that her son had requested money from her and that when she refused he left in a vehicle she thought might be stolen. She said there is a court no-contact order that he is not to visit her. She said that in addition to that violation, his license is suspended and there is a Department of Corrections warrant out for his arrest. Police were looking for him. - A woman in Electric City who lives on Jackson Avenue told police that her son’s bike had been stolen. 10/30 - A woman on B... Full story
Partner with the Trees of Sharing Committee in blessing a child who might not otherwise receive a gift at Christmastime by taking a moment to complete a Trees of Sharing ‘wish slip’ at one of the following locations: Coulee Family Medicine, Safeway Pharmacy, Harvest Foods, and the Coulee Dam Federal Credit Union. A slip, giving sizes and wishes, the street address or specific directions to the respective residences, and a phone number must be completed for EACH child in a family. This information is necessary so the gifts can be delivered to... Full story
The annual community Thanksgiving Dinner will be held Sunday, Nov. 18 beginning at 2 p.m., at the Senior Center on Main Street in Grand Coulee. The dinner is free.... Full story
No Chamber Luncheon Meeting The Chamber of Commerce meeting will not be holding a luncheon meeting in lieu of their after-hours meeting Thursday night beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Starkey building at 17 Midway Ave., Grand Coulee. See our ad on page 2. Grant County Mosquito Dist. to Meet Grant County Mosquito District 2 will hold its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 7 (tonight) at 7 p.m. at the Electric City City Hall. OES to Meet Order of Eastern Star will be holding its meeting Thursday, Nov. 9 in short form. Dinner has been moved... Full story
Lake Roosevelt High School students gather around a bonfire in the parking lot Thursday night in a school spirit-boosting tradition. Along with the big fire, several smaller campfires allowed roasting marshmallows. Hot dogs, however, were served off a gas barbecue grill. — Scott Hunter photo... Full story
Chamber at Siam Palace The Chamber of Commerce meeting will be held Thursday, Nov. 1, at noon at the Siam Palace. Debbie Bigelow, Director of Community Outreach for Coulee Medical Center will speak on grant writing essentials. Debbie and chamber member Birdie Hensley recently attended a grant writing seminar and will be sharing at the chamber luncheon tips on how to structure, format and write a successful grant. International Survivors of Suicide Day Set The International Survivors of Suicide Day is set for Saturday, Nov. 17. This is a day of... Full story
Senior meals Wed., Oct. 31 - Dinner Chili Hallo-weenies, with Cheese and Onions, Potato Salad, Fruit Face Surprise, Mud Cups. Thurs,. Nov. 1 - Dinner Creamed Tuna & Peas on Biscuits, Veggie Salad, Spinach, Peaches, grocery shopping and errands with Sara. Fri., Nov. 2 - Breakfast Sausage and Cheese Omelet, Hashbrowns, Toast, Applesauce, Orange Juice. Mon., Nov. 5 - Breakfast Bacon & Eggs, Pancakes, Bowl of Fruit, Orange Juice. Tues., Nov. 6 - Dinner Salisbury Steak, Baked Potatoes w/Sour Cream, Veggie & Fruit Bar, Bob’s Strawberry Sundae, with a... Full story
Grand Coulee Police 10/19 - Officers were called to Jackson Street and SR-155 in Electric City, where there was a report of an intoxicated man in the roadway. Police spotted the man and told him to stay off the road and he nodded that he understood. - A woman on Burdin Boulevard told police that her 16-year-old son was a runaway, and then noticed that she had a text message from him. She decided to delay filing the report. - A woman reported that she and her boyfriend had broken up and that he had taken her car. She was calling from the... Full story
The International Survivors of Suicide Day is set for Saturday, Nov. 17. This is a day of love and remembrance of those we have lost to suicide. This is a healing conference where survivors of suicide loss come together in the community for support and guidance. There will be a conference at the Nespelem Community Center beginning at 11 a.m. Keynote speaker is Arnold Thomas Jr., MSW, who is a motivational speaker and chaplain. A lunch will be provided. Please bring a picture of your lost loved one for the memory quilt. To RSVP, go the the... Full story
The 2012 Colorama Rodeo Queen Caelan Pitts hands over the chaps to 2013 Queen Erin Wieldraayer as Moses Lake Roundup Queen Jade Thompson lends support to the rodeo cause. Wieldraayer, a senior at Royal High School, was selected Sunday at the Ridge Riders clubhouse. — Scott Hunter photo... Full story
Hensley to Speak on the Coulee Pioneer Museum At the chamber of commerce luncheon at noon Thursday at La Presa, Birdie Hensley will be speaking on the building of Coulee Pioneer Museum. All are invited to attend. Planet Earth Players to Meet Planet Earth Players will meet Thursday, October 25, at 7 p.m. at the Grand Gallery Theater on Main Street in Grand Coulee to discuss a winter performance. All community members are invited. District Meeting for Eagles District meeting for the Grand Coulee Eagles Aerie will be held Sunday, Oct. 28. Joint... Full story
Grand Coulee Police 10/15 - A Walla Walla driver and passenger both picked up tickets for not wearing their seatbelts. The driver also was ticketed for expired license tabs on both his vehicle and trailer. - Police investigated an alleged assault on a woman from a Continental Heights apartment by her live-in boyfriend. The woman told police that during a minor argument she picked up the phone to call her father for help but the boyfriend prevented her from making the call, and then hit her with his hands. The boyfriend, an Electric City man,...
People with digital tablet e-readers can check out that form of book from the local library, and the library will offer a how-to session on Thursday. Urging patrons, “Don’t be spooked by your Nook or Kindle,” the Grand Coulee library is offering the event from 4-7 p.m., Oct. 25. You can learn how to download “eBooks” from the library to your digital device. Crafts for kids will also be offered at that time.... Full story
Coulee Community Choir presents for your listening pleasure a collection of familiar traditional American spirituals. Come along “When the Saints Go Marching In,” travel “The Jericho Road”, or “Climb Up The Mountain Children” … Wanna ride? “Get On Board Little Children”. “If I Have My Ticket, Can I Ride?” “cause “This Train” is bound for glory. “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot”, and “Steal Away” to that “Deep River”. Come in out of the cold and spend a Sunday afternoon, enjoy the music. It will be held Sunday, Oct. 21, at 3 p.m. at St. Henry’s Catho... Full story
Senior Meals Wed., Oct. 17 - Dinner Overn Baked Chicken, Scalloped Potatoes, Corn, Fruit Cobbler Thurs., Oct. 18 - Dinner Mac & Cheese with Ham, Broccoli, Carrot Salad, Fruit & Pudding Parfait. Fri., Oct. 19 - Breakfast Sausage & Cheese Omelet, O’Brien Potatoes, Toast, Cinnamon Applesauce, Orange Juice. Mon., Oct. 22 - Breakfast Sausage Links, Eggs, Pancakes, Bowl of Seasonal Fruit, Orange Juice. Tues., Oct. 23 - Dinner Sausage Penne with Red Sauce, Veggie Salad Bar, Garlic Bread, Fruit Jello Wed., Oct. 24 - Dinner Teriyaki Chicken Over Bed o... Full story
Anyone in the community experiencing the loss of a loved one is invited to come and share support! The group meets the first Thursday morning of each month 10:30 - 11:30 a.m., at the Coulee Dam Community Church.... Full story
Keller, WA (October 10, 2012) – Students in Keller Elementary school, located on the Colville Reservation, joined millions of young people across the nation to become scientists for the day during the fifth annual 4-H National Youth Science Day (NYSD). As part of the Colville Reservation Extension STAR (Science & Technology Across the Reservation) program, this annual event seeks to spark an early youth interest in science and future science careers, and to reclaim the nation's position of l... Full story
Hansen to Speak on Parks Levy At the chamber of commerce luncheon at noon Thursday at La Presa, Commission Chairman Phil Hansen will speak on the proposed levy for the Coulee Area Park and Recreation District. The district has put the question on the Nov. 6 ballot. Planet Earth Players to Meet Planet Earth Players will meet Thursday, October 25, at 7 p.m. at the Grand Gallery Theater on Main Street in Grand Coulee to discuss a winter performance. All community members are invited. TOPS Meetings TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Chapter meets on... Full story
Grand Coulee 10/5 - An officer was called to Western Avenue in Electric City, where a German Shepherd was growling at a boy on a scooter and wouldn’t let him pass. The dog was later found on Grand Avenue East and a cousin of the dog’s owner tied it up. - Police told a group of people going door to door in Electric City selling vacuum cleaners that they needed a permit. The officer told the group where they could go to get a permit. - A man living on Dill Avenue told police that someone had taken his vehicle overnight. He said he parked it in... Full story
There are an estimated 1,000 wild horses roaming free on the Colville Indian Reservation that have caused significant damage to certain areas they occupy, the tribal Fish and Wildlife Dept. says. The areas that have become overgrazed contribute to the spread of invasive species, compaction, and erosion. The horses also compete with big game animals for forage, the department stated in a press release. “The forage resource is being harmed because the horse is re-grazing the new growth as soon as... Full story
GCD Chamber to Meet at CMC Cafeteria The chamber of commerce will meet this Thursday, Oct. 11 at the CMC cafeteria. A tour of the new mammogram/radiology department will be done in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month. Those interested should meet in the CMC main lobby at noon. Douglas County Fire Protection Dist. 3 Commissioners Meeting Douglas County Fire Protection District 3 fire commissioner meeting will be held Thursday, Oct. 11, at 7 p.m. at the Douglas County Shop, highway 174 and mile post 14.4. OES to MEET Grand Coulee Dam Chapter... Full story