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News, views and advertising of the Grand Coulee Dam Area
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Dakota Green, 8, shows the buttercup confirming the coming of spring. He and his father, Kerry Green Jr., found the buttercups near Keller Ferry on Feb. 14. - Submitted photo... Full story
Bruce and Ida Gamboa, of Electric City, Washington, are happy to announce the marriage of their daughter, Jewel, to Cameron Stevenson, of Lind/Ritzville, Washington. Cameron is the son of Dale Stevenson and Jan Deife. They were married in Seattle, Washington, on Sept. 19, 2015, at the Ballard Bay Club. The ceremony was officiated by Troy McVicker. Paige Gamboa and Alex Stapleton served as matrons of honor. James Stevenson and James Saetre were the best men. The bridesmaids were Katie Kelsh, Ali... Full story
Tom and Kathy Skordas, of Coulee Dam, Washington, are celebrating their 55th wedding anniversary December 5. The couple were wed in Salt Lake City, Utah, on December 5, 1960. They lived in the coulee since 1967 when Tom began his career with the United States Bureau of Reclamation, retiring in 1995. They have two sons, Robert and Richard, and four grandchildren.... Full story
Recently Sonja Everett had the privilege of a five-generation photo with her family. Right to left: Sonja Everett, her son, Richard Avey; his daughter, Elizabeth White; her daughter, Bridget Sanders; and, on Richard's lap, Bridget's daughter, Emily Sanders. – submitted photo... Full story
Richard and Lucy Carpenter recently celebrated their Golden Anniversary on a Honolulu, Hawaii vacation, including a cruise to many other islands and Maui. Richard and Lucy (Haydock) were united in marriage at the First Christian Church in Bremerton, Washington in 1965. The couple has made their home in the Grand Coulee area since 1985. Richard retired as an electrician at the USBR and Lucy as a Central Services Tech at Coulee Community Hospital. The couple has two children: Richard Carpenter... Full story
Carl and Sandy Sheehy of Electric City, Wash., are proud to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their son, Kevin, to Kati Carberry, daughter of Jim and Sue Carberry of Eagle, Idaho. Sheehy is a 1987 graduate of Lake Roosevelt High School. He received a bachelor's degree in business from Eastern Washington University, and works for Hewlett Packard as a tech rep. Carberry attended the University of Idaho and Boise State for graduate school. She currently works for the Idaho... Full story
Venus St. Martin and Christopher Lezard of Electric City, Washington, will be exchanging vows at 3 p.m., on Saturday, August 14, 2015, at the Banks Lake Pub in Electric City. The bride is the daughter of Darius St. Paul, of Coulee Dam, and Venus Endicott, of Lewiston, Idaho. Lezard is the son of Calvin and Annabelle Lezard, of Elmer City, Washington.... Full story
The Coulee Dam Class of 1965 celebrated its 50-year reunion the weekend of July 25. From left to right – back row: Tag Grier, Leonard Holt, Arla Conway, Bob Dunham, Sherry Whitelaw Marshall, Ron Koester, Ben Logue, Bob Hargrove, John Ridlington, Jim Elliott, Ron Johnson, Frank Atkinson. Front row – Mrs. McCormick (teacher), Wayne Clemens, Liz Steed Bock, Tom Krebs, Vivian Pierre, Linda Iannetta Logue, Nancy Smith, Shannon Rawley McClean, Sharon Gigous Odegard, Betty (BJ) Atkinson Nichols and... Full story
Allison Kathleen Small and Samuel Alden Rise were married on July 18, 2015 in Federal Way, Washington. Allison is the daughter of Greg Small and Gail Small, both of Federal Way, WA. Sam is the son of Ralph and Linda Rise of Elmer City. Allison and Sam are both graduates of Pacific Lutheran University. Sam is a math teacher at TAF Academy in Federal Way and Allison is a school psychologist in the Kent School District. The couple is honeymooning in Kauai and will return to their home in Federal... Full story
Bridget Gabriel Sanders and Chris Sanders are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Emily Ann Casey Sanders. Emily was born on Saturday, July 4, 2015, at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane. She weighed 5 lbs., 8 oz., and was 18 inches in length at birth. Maternal grandparents are Elizabeth White of Spokane and Ricky Gabriel of Nespelem. Paternal grandparents are Laura Sanders of Spokane and Robert Hatch.... Full story
TeriJayne Owen, daughter of Terrence Jay and Deanne Owen of Grand Coulee, Washington and David Samuel Osborne, son of Kendall Joseph and Linda Joy Osborne of Sammamish, Washington, were married on June 13, 2015 in Snohomish, Washington. The Owen-Osborne wedding was held in the historic and beautiful Belle Wedding Chapel with Stephen P. Hall, M.D. acting in the role of minister and officiating the ceremony. Following their wedding and reception, David and T.Jay went on their honeymoon and spent... Full story
Kailah Tanaye' Nanamkin, from Keller, the daughter of Castina Jordan, of Nespelem, and Charles Nanamkin, of Brewster, was crowned Miss Indian Seattle Seafair Princess last weekend, her mother said. She turns 17 on Thursday.... Full story
Luke Seekins, son of Janet Seekins of Elmer City, a 2008 graduate of Lake Roosevelt High School, graduated from the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado May 28, with a bachelor's degree in systems engineering. He is a 2nd Lt. in the Air Force and will be stationed at Randolf Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas, where he will train to be a remotely piloted aircraft pilot.... Full story
Bruce and Ida Gamboa of Electric City, Wash., are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Jewel Noelle, to Cameron James Stevenson of Ritzville, Wash. Jewel is a former graduate of Wilbur High School and Cameron graduated from Lind/Ritzville High School. Jewel and Cameron are both currently employed and reside in the Seattle area. They will be married on September 19, 2015, in Seattle at the Ballard Bay Club.... Full story
Gordy and Gay Deppman are excited to announce the engagement of their daughter Megan Deppman, to James Van Geystel, the son of Jim and Debbie Van Geystel. James and Megan are both former graduates of Lake Roosevelt High School. James graduated from Eastern Washington University in 2012 and is currently employed with the Bureau of Reclamation. Megan is a 2013 graduate from Spokane Falls Community College and is currently employed with the Grand Coulee Dam School District. They couple set their... Full story
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey and Lisa (Sammy) Loe of Yakima, Wash., are pleased to announce the engagement of their son Tanner Christian Loe to Kateri Tekakwitha Town, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nathan and Jane Town of Yakima, Wash. The future groom is a 2010 graduate of Lake Roosevelt High School, Coulee Dam, Wash. He graduated from Bellevue College in 2012 with an Associate of Arts degree in Digital Video Production. He is currently employed as a News Assistant/Editor with KIMA TV in Yakima, Wash. The... Full story
Betty and Eugene Fields of Electric City will be celebrating 65 years of marriage on Tuesday, March 10, 2015. The couple, 75 year residents of the Grand Coulee Dam area were married in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, March 10, 1950. They have four children and eight grandchildren.... Full story
Alissa Mansker, Grand Coulee, has been awarded a $500 scholarship by the Royal Neighbors Foundation. A one-time payment will be made to her college of choice and will be used to help fund tuition, room and board, and books. Since its creation in 1961, the Royal Neighbors of America Scholarship Program has awarded more than $4 million to its members to assist with the costs of continuing education. The annual program accepts applications from its beneficial members until March 1 each year.... Full story
Voter registration forms are available at local city halls for those just turning 18, and a school levy committee is encouraging them to do that by Jan. 12, so they are eligible to vote during the levy election set for Feb. 12. The high school is also getting students who have turned 18 to register. Four have done so. The school registration is part of the overall... Full story
Electric City Councilmember Brad Parrish caught this monster king salmon in the Columbia River near Richland. His grandson, Isaiah Parrish from Spokane, is holding it for the picture. The only scales available topped out at 40 pounds. The scale quickly dropped to the peg, so Brad says it must have weighed over 40 pounds. He said his arms were tired from bringing in the huge salmon. - submitted photo... Full story
The United States Air Force held a retirement ceremony for Major Kevin M. Billups on Sept. 6, at Tyndall AFB Florida to honor his 23-plus years of honorable and distinguished service. The 1990 Lake Roosevelt High School graduate began his military service shortly after graduation and ended it as the 33d Operations Group Standards and Evaluations Chief of Command and Control (C2) at Tyndall. Billups is a seasoned combat veteran with over 10 years as an enlisted master munitions craftsman (aka... Full story
Jennika Hill of Electric City, WA., competed at the Night of Champions Bodybuilding event and placed first in Women's Physique. The event took place Saturday night at the Northern Quest Resort and Casino in Spokane. Jennika's next event is the Northern Classic in Tacoma, Wash.... Full story
Mark Igo explains the ups and downs of his passion - radio controlled airplanes - to the Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce last Thursday at The Siam Palace.... Full story
Geraldine Booth became the bride of Don McClure on September 4, 1949, at the Methodist Church in Nespelem. They have ranched on the McClure ranch near Nespelem. Part of the ranch was homesteaded by Don's grandfather William McClure and Don's father Robert McClure, in 1918. The McClures have five children: Sandy Everett of Colorado; Gail Runkel of Missoula; Myrna Crawford of Helena; and Gary and Davy both of Nespelem.... Full story
Traveling from Maryland, Arizona, California, Montana, Alaska and many cities in Washington state, Coulee Dam High School Alumni of the Class of 1964 gathered on this past weekend to celebrate the milestone of 50 years since graduation from Coulee Dam High School. The event began with a fellowship time at Pepper Jack's Bar & Grille on Friday evening, Aug. 15. Saturday morning found alumni in the park at the Tribal Museum at a breakfast hosted by Darlene and Ian Wilder of Nespelem. The class... Full story