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News, views and advertising of the Grand Coulee Dam Area
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Four students from Carolyn McNeil's kindergarten class at Center School get in the mood for Valentine's Day by placing items in the class display of individual artwork in the hallway outside their classroom. From left are Alexis Clark, Annika Carson, Joclynn Everybodytalksabout and A'mya Adrian. - Roger S. Lucas photo... Full story
Fireman Nathaniel Gerald Loch graduated from Navy Basic Training at RTC Great Lakes, Ill., on Friday, Jan. 10, 2014. He is currently at NNPTC in Goose Creek, S.C., for Nuclear "A" School, Machinist's Mate. Nathan is the son of Rob and Becky Loch of Coulee Dam and is a 2010 graduate of Lake Roosevelt High School.... Full story
Felix and Elizabeth "Liz" Marcolin celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary with a 10-day trip to Germany in December with their daughters Kathy and Kerin, Kerin's husband Steffen, and their three children. Much of their visit centered around the home of Steffen's parents, Horst and Anneliese Ludwig, in Saint Julian, Rheinland-Pfalz. Open-air Christmas markets, cathedrals, and castles were highlights of the trip. Future anniversary plans include a celebration with their entire family in July... Full story
Andrew McClure and Scoutmaster Bob Bond participate in a ceremony bestowing the Eagle Scout rank on McClure Monday night at the Vets' Hall in Electric Cit. More than 60 attended the occasion, including four of McClure's scoutmasters.- Scott Hunter photo... Full story
Stacey Thomas of Nespelem is proud to announce the birth of her daughter Adriana Josephine Holder on Friday, Nov. 29, 2013, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee. She weighed 6 lbs., 14 oz., and was 19-1/2 inches in length at birth. Maternal grandparents are Belinda A. Thomas and Efrain G. Sandoval.... Full story
The community is invited to the Coulee Dam Community Presbyterian Church to share in a time of celebration and thanksgiving for Pastor Kevin Lind and his family. Pastor Lind has faithfully led the Community Church for over five years, and along with his wife Alisa, a second grade teacher, have actively served both their church and their community. The Lind family, including daughters Hannah, Abby and Ellie, will be moving to the Spokane Valley in January where Pastor Lind will begin a new ministry at the Opportunity Presbyterian Church. Pastor... Full story
Teacher Sandy Hood addresses students and veterans at the conclusion of the Grand Coulee Dam Middle School assembly Wednesday honoring veterans. But the veterans decided this year to honor her back, presenting her with a plaque of appreciation for 16 years of organizing the annual project that has students writing to and learning about veterans and their service. The student-made posters lining the wall in the gym are each about a particular veteran, many of whom are seated at right. This year,... Full story
Air Force Airman Guy R. Payne graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Payne is the son of Guy and... Full story
Private First Class Antonio Montez, 18, of Okanogan, graduated from Army National Guard Basic Training at Fort Jackson, S.C., on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2013. In addition, he qualified and earned Expert Marksmanship. He is scheduled to graduate from his Advanced Individual Training as a Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic on December 12, 2013. Antonio is the son of Cory Farmer (Berg), Okanogan, grandson of Kerry Berg, Grand Coulee, and great-grandson of Patrick Holbert, Electric City. He is a 2013 graduate of... Full story
Seaman Apprentice Timothy Wayne Loch graduated from Navy Basic Training at RTC Great Lakes, Il., on Friday, Oct. 11, 2013. He is currently attending Master at Arms, a school at Lackland AFB, Texas, and scheduled to graduate on December 7, 2013. Timothy is the son of Robert and Becky of Loch and a 2013 graduate of Lake Roosevelt High School.... Full story
Alissa Mansker, Grand Coulee, has been awarded a $5,000 New Horizons scholarship by Royal Neighbors of America, the organization announced last week. 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 program accepts applications from its... Full story
Tiger Covington practices his skater moves at North Dam Park’s sk8park Tuesday evening. “I love this skatepark,” Covington, 27 today, said. — Scott Hunter photo... Full story
Brandon C. Heintz, of Electric City, has graduated with a Bachelor of Sport Science degree in Sports Management from the United States Sports Academy, the school announced. The academy is an independent, nonprofit institution that offers sport-specific programs to students, teachers, and administrators around the world....
Coulee Dam High School Class of 1968 recently celebrated their 45th class reunion Aug. 2 and 3.... Full story
The Coulee Dam High School Class of 1963 celebrated its 50th Reunion Saturday May 20 with a dinner at Pepper Jack’s Restaurant. Left to right: back row - Dean Skorheim, Larry Johnson, Fred Kayler, Hurrell Carter; middle row -John Aumick, Yvonne (Minter) Griffin, Bob Milliken, Bil Keefer, Dale Nelson; front row - Steve Hakola, Linda (Chapman) Balthazar, Willa Swartz, Bonnie (Stallman) Wendt, Joe VanSlyke Not pictured: Jim Easling, Sheila Whitelaw and Linda (Johnson) McClelland... Full story
Chuck and Dodie Boyd recently celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary at the home of their son and wife Jeff and Jennifer Boyd in Spokane. A beautiful family dinner was held with family members including son Jeff and wife Jennifer and his kids Lily, Camille and Liam; daughter Brenda and husband Frank Wolf and kids Caleb and Delaney and Frank’s parents Dennis and Beatie Wolf. Chuck and Dodie were united in marriage in the living room of Dodie’s mother Naomi Manzer Johnson’s home, 4 Steve... Full story
Aaron Boyd Galbraith was awarded a degree of Doctor of Medicine recently from the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth University in Hanover, N.H. Galbraith is the son of Allan Galbraith and Lorena Boyd of Wenatchee and the grandson of Larry and Gerry Boyd of Coulee Dam. He earned his bachelor’s degree in biology from Lewis-Clark State University in 2008 and volunteered for AmeriCorps prior to starting his medical studies. Galbraith is continuing his studies through a 3-year residency in i... Full story
Rob Skordas, who had a chiropractic practice in Grand Coulee years ago but changed careers, is now the manager of Bureau of Reclamation’s Lower Colorado Dams Office, which manages, operates and maintains Hoover, Davis and Parker dams and associated facilities on the Colorado River. Rob is the son of Tom and Kathy Skordas of Coulee Dam. In 1999, Robert Skordas changed directions in his life and took an apprentice power plant operator position at Grand Coulee Dam. In 2002, he worked in the M... Full story
Randy and Sue Fischer of Electric City are proud to announce the forthcoming marriage of their son Zachary Steven Fischer to Alma Melissa Westcott, daughter of Rodney and Graciela Westcott of Bonita, Calif. Zachary is employed as a Master Mechanic for Dresser-Rand and Alma is a para-legal for Legacy, a law firm. The couple will wed Saturday, July 20, 2013, at the Abbey in San Diego, Calif. They will reside in Chula Vista, Calif.... Full story
Hunter and Tanner Whitelaw are proud to announce the forthcoming marriage of their parents Tera McGuire and Jonah Whitelaw. Tera is the daughter of Rich and Judy McGuire of Grand Coulee. She is a cosmetologist at River’s Edge. Jonah is the son of Dave and Glenna Whitelaw of McGinnis Lake and is employed as a engine operator at Mt. Tolman Fire Center. The couple will wed September 14, 2013, at Sunbanks Resort in Electric City.... Full story
A celebration for Donna Mae Rickard’s 100th birthdaywill be held in Omak and Coulee Dam. The Omak celebration will be Monday, June 24, from 2-3:30 p.m. at Apple Springs, 1001 Senna. In Coulee Dam the event is scheduled for Sunday, June 30, from noon – 2 p.m. at the Coulee Dam Community Presbyterian Church at 509 Central Drive. A salad luncheon is planned. No gifts, cards welcome.... Full story
Detective Frankie D. here - again - after a couple of weeks off. You can bet your booties that yard sale shoppers in the Coulee are in for a heck of a ride this summer if the half-dozen sales held in Electric, Grand and Elmer Cities are a true indicator. Saturday’s rummage sale at the Grand Coulee’s Zion Lutheran Church had all of the elements of a Priority One sale: a great location in a grassy, shady area with stuff set out on tables and on tarps and lots of volunteers to help with pricing, sacking and even loading. The deals were great too...
Five men and one woman were on hand last week to celebrate their 70th Mason City High School class reunion. The five men were graduates of 1943, and the woman graduated in 1946. In the picture, from the left are: Dick Kerfoot, Jim Stansfield, Duretta Warde Misfeldt, Roy Dimone, Jim Rabideau and John Kriete. By unanimous vote of the five, Duretta was invited to be part of the celebration. The group was interviewed by Judith Sattler Irons in an effort to develop an oral history for later use by... Full story
A celebration for Donna Mae Rickard’s 100th birthdaywill be held in Omak and Coulee Dam. The Omak celebration will be Monday, June 24, from 2-3:30 p.m. at Apple Springs, 1001 Senna. In Coulee Dam the event is scheduled for Sunday, June 30, from noon – 2 p.m. at the Coulee Dam Community Presbyterian Church at 509 Central Drive. A salad luncheon is planned. No gifts, cards welcome.... Full story