News, views and advertising of the Grand Coulee Dam Area
News, views and advertising of the Grand Coulee Dam Area
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An Inchelium grandmother of three won the DWK Fowler Construction kids’ playhouse last weekend. Andre Pakootas said she read about the playhouse drawing in The Star newspaper and drove here to buy tickets for the drawing. She said that she was delighted to win and that her grandchildren would also be delighted. Each year, DWK Fowler Construction builds a playhouse for kids and offers it up in a drawing. The drawing was made during the Colorama Pro-West Rodeo on Saturday.... Full story
A group of former Colorama leaders from earlier days emptied their coffers and gave $5,000 toward the cost of putting new lights up at the Ridge Riders Rodeo Grounds just in time for the 55th Colorama celebration that includes the Pro-West Rodeo. From the left are Monty Fields, Kary Byam, Jack Hilson, current Ridge Rider President George Kohout, Bill Brashears and Carl Russell. The group had put money aside for special community projects and selected the lights as their final project. Some of... Full story
Chamber to Meet The Chamber of Commerce will meet at noon on Thursday, May 10, at the Siam Palace in Grand Coulee. On the agenda is Colorama. Want to Volunteer? There will be a meeting for those who have volunteered to help at the Mason City tour booth in Coulee Dam on Wednesday, May 16, at 10 a.m., at the tour booth. For more information call Reg Morgan 633-1579. Order of Eastern Star to Meet Grand Coulee Dam Chapter Order of Eastern Star will open at 7:30 p.m. in short form with Lynette Zierden presiding in new chapter dresses. Carole... Full story
Please call by noon for dinner reservations 633-2321. Reservations are not needed for breakfast. Dinner is served at 5 p.m. and Breakfast from 8-10 a.m. WED., MAY 9 - DINNER Honey Glazed Ham, AuGratin Potatoes, Green Salad, Broccoli & Cauliflower, Apple Compote, Cake HAPPY BIRTHDAY THURS., MAY 10 - DINNER Chicken Strips, Potato Wedges, Beet Salad, Brussel Sprouts, Fruited Jello with Whipped Cream. FRI., MAY 11 - BREAKFAST Biscuits and Sausage Gravy, Eggs, Pears, Orange Juice. SENIOR GENERAL MEETING 10 a.m. MON., MAY 14 - BREAKFAST Sausage... Full story
Grand Coulee Police 4/29 - A driver, pulled over for a faulty license plate light and running over the fog line, was cited within walking distance of his home for driving while under the influence. His car was towed. - The owner of a pit bull that attacked a small dog was cited for his dog biting another, not having a license for the dog and for the dog running loose. The officer advised the man that his dog, only seven months old, could be declared dangerous by authorities. - A man was stopped because his brake light was out and then cited for...
Chamber to Meet The Chamber of Commerce will meet at noon on Thursday, May 3, at the Siam Palace in Grand Coulee. On the agenda is Colorama updates. For those fund raising or doing an event during Colorama, come and share. Cancer Support Group to Meet A cancer support group will meet Thursday, May 3, at 4:30 p.m. in the Sacred Heart Church in Nespelem. This support group is open to anyone that is a cancer survivor, cancer patient and/family friend of a cancer patient that didn’t win the battle or fighting the battle. For more information c... Full story
The 2012 Coulee Dam Washington State International Girl Preliminary Pageant was held at Lake Roosevelt High School last Sunday. The winners included IG Baby Miss-Kaydence Burda;Jaylyn Kensler IG Young Teen, Alexia Ryan IG Little Miss, Melissa Merriman IG Little Miss Beauty, Allison Rice IG Petite Miss Beauty, Rosie Downs IG Petite Miss, Cassandra Rice-Treuba IG Jr. Teen Miss, Meagan Bellamy IG Teen Miss, Desiree’ Rice IG International Girl and visiting Royalty from Spokane. State IG Young T... Full story
A workshop series on learning how to grow your own groceries will be held Thursday, May 3 and Tuesday, May 8. The Thursday workshop will be held at the CFS conference room, 37 Lakes St. (agency campus) in Nespelem and the Tuesday workshop will be held at the Okanogan Armory, 71 Rodeo Trail Rd., Okanogan. Both will be held from 1-4 p.m. There will be hands-on activity – plant food in a tub, potting soil will be provided, but bring own containers. Pre-registration is requested to insure enough supplies are available. For more information c... Full story
Summer Swimmers- So sorry to tell our loyal lesson participants that we are unable to continue organizing this program. The lifeguard and program coordinators are unavailable. If a community member would be interested in taking over this project, contact Tammy at 633-3207 or Dodie at 633-2195 for more information.... Full story
Grant County residents may dispose of household hazardous waste for free on Friday, May 11, from 12 pm to 4 pm at the Delano Regional Transfer Station. Only hazardous waste generated by households will be accepted. Hazardous products have labels with words such as warning, danger, caustic, flammable, and poison. These chemicals should be disposed of through hazardous waste collection opportunities; not in the garbage, down the drain, or on the ground. Examples include: oil-based paint, contaminated used motor oil, thinners, household... Full story
Electric City had its second annual Earth Day last Saturday. Popular among the activities was the Brashears Belgian Horse cart rides that traveled up and down Sunny Drive for about three hours. Electric City’s Volunteer Fire Department took kids on rides and provided them with bags of goodies. Grant County Health District gave 25 free bike helmets to kids during a bike safety program. Promised Land Hobby and Gift Shop brought a “bummer” lamb for children to pet and bottle feed. A demonstration of how wool from sheep can be spun into yarn was h... Full story
Grand Coulee 4/24 - Two residents living on Kelso in Electric City asked police to ban two brothers from crossing their properties. One woman told police that her children had found several drug needles in and around the property and then gave the items to the police. The two boys were banned from being on the properties. - Police found the door to a vacant office space in a Burdin Boulevard building open, The officer contacted the owner and the door was closed and locked. - A Coulee City woman was cited for driving while her license was suspen... Full story
Zion Lutheran Church in Grand Coulee recently purchased and installed a new organ with some memorial gifts. It will be dedicated Sunday, April 29, at the regular worship. The members look forward to the improved sound as the church celebrates its 75th anniversary this year.... Full story
Disabled American Veterans mobile service van will be here from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., Wednesday, May 9, at North Cascades National Bank, 608 Midway Ave., Grand Coulee. This is a free service not just for those members of the DAV. Bring claim number, social security number and any other pertinent documentation if you wish to use this service. For more information about the stop and DAV services, call Gregory Kotanchick DAVNSO at (206) 341-8267.... Full story
Anyone in the community experiencing the loss of a loved one is invited to come and share support! The next meeting will be held Thursday, April 26, at 10:30 a.m., at Coulee Dam Community Church and will meet every week after. Call 633-1790 for more information....
Chamber to Meet The Chamber of Commerce will meet at noon on Thursday, April 26, at Pepper Jack’s Bar and Grille. On the agenda is Colorama. Lincoln County Fire Dist. 9 to Meet Lincoln County Fire District 9 will hold its regular meeting on Thursday, April 26, at 6 p.m. at the Nazarene Church outside of Grand Coulee on Hwy 174. Grant County Port Dist. 7 to Meet Grant County Port District 7 will hold its regular monthly meeting Thursday, April 26, at 5 p.m. at the Grand Coulee Dam Airport Office. Grant County Fire District 14 to Meet Grant C... Full story
The Lions Club presents a check for $500 to the Raider baseball team Friday. The money will be used to pay for equipment. The team held a hit-a-thon fund raiser recently for new bases, field dirt and more. Club members (wearing vests) from left are Rob Loch, Vice President Dena Avey and President Holly Allen. “We had fun surprising them, and a big Roar to the Raiders!” Allen said. — Rich Avey photo... Full story
Aging & Adult Care of Central Washington is inviting all seniors to attend free seminars on “Living Healthy,” “Medication Management,” and “Disease Prevention,” the agency announced Monday. They will offer health screenings as well as information on how to live healthy and prevent disease and disability. You can ask questions and get answers from Ina O’Connor, R.N. The seminars will be held throughout Adams, Chelan, Douglas, Grant, Okanogan, and Lincoln counties. Locally, you can take the Living Healthy class May 4 at the Senior Center in Gra... Full story
The Nespelem Junior Rodeo is set for this weekend April 27 through 29 at the Nespelem Rodeo Grounds. Events begin at 4 p.m. on Friday and 11 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. A cowboy breakfast will be held Saturay and Sunday and a dance on Saturday evening 8 p.m. – midnight, all at the Nespelem Community Center. There will be six All-Around saddles and six reserve All Around jackets.. First place will receive handmade buckles and the All Around PW & LP will be presented jackets. Payout will go to f... Full story
A crowd estimated at 1,200 attended the Colville Tribal Earth Day celebration last Friday in the dance arbor near the Indian Agency. The event was crowned by scores of school-age children in native regalia providing dance entertainment for the crowd of visitors. About 60 Earth Day booths circled the pavillion, giving away information on recycling and other topics. Visitors got raffle tickets for visiting at least 10 of the booths, and a wide variety of prizes were available. A Native drum team provided a serious mood and entertained the crowd.... Full story
Grand Coulee Police 4/16 - A woman on Young Street reported that someone had entered her home while she was away and stole her laptop computer and a variety of technology items, total value $4,000. Police reported pry marks on her door where someone had forced entry. - A burglary of a house on Burdin Boulevard was reported. The resident reported $100 missing plus some jewelry. There were no signs of forced entry the report stated. - A woman on Lakeview Avenue NE reported a suspicious man in the neighborhood who appeared to have trouble... Full story
Piano teacher Bonnie Wendt smiles at Ellie Hansen after their duet in a Sunday recital of Wendt’s last group of students before her retirement. More photos of the recital and other news subjects are online at grandcoulee.com. — Scott Hunter photo... Full story
Piano pupils of Bonnie Wendt will be presented in recital Sunday, April 22, at 2 p.m. at the Coulee Dam Community Church-Presbyterian U.S.A., 509 Central Drive. Certificates, pins and report cards will be awarded to students who were adjudicated in National-Piano-Playing Auditions recently at Whitworth College in Spokane. Kelsie Olbricht will receive local honors for playing three memorized pieces. District awards will be given to Tanya Ang, Ellie Hansen, Maeha Piturachsatit and Areielle White for performing six memorized pieces. National... Full story
Chamber to Meet The Chamber of Commerce will meet at noon on Thursday, April 19, at Pepper Jack’s Bar and Grille. On the agenda is Colorama. Lincoln County Fire Dist. 9 to Meet Lincoln County Fire District 9 will hold its regular meeting on Thursday, April 26, at 6 p.m. at the Nazarene Church outside of Grand Coulee on hwy 174. CMC Hospital Guild to Meet The Coulee Medical Center Hospital Guild will meet Thursday, April 19, at the Melody Restaurant in Coulee Dam. A no host luncheon begins at 11 a.m. and the meeting will follow from noon - 1 p... Full story
Silver Creek Systems, LLC recently received the Horizon Award from heating and air conditioning manufacturer Trane for sales excellence and the best sales growth in Alaska, Washington, Idaho, Montana and Oregon. The company with four workers — including owners Calib and Ashley Ross and employees Marion Ross and Terry Lewandowski — serves the Grand Coulee Dam area, Coulee City, Hartline, Almira, Wilbur and up to Seven Bays. They have been in business one year today. “We had to be over $100,000 in Trane equipment sales to be eligible,” explain... Full story