News, views and advertising of the Grand Coulee Dam Area
News, views and advertising of the Grand Coulee Dam Area
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Here's a slide show of 153 photos taken at the June 7, 2014 graduation at Lake Roosevelt High School....
Students from Lake Roosevelt High School attended the Imagine Tomorrow three-state high school competition at Washington State University May 30-31. "The team did not win an award this year but had a wonderful presentation and display," said LR science teacher Ralph Rise, advisor to the after-school team that took part in the alternative-energy competition. Their project involved using wireless remote environmental sensors that report data back to the school using ham radio frequencies. Picture... Full story
The Grand Coulee Dam Federal Employees Association is proud to announce the recipients of their 2014 scholarships. Applicants must be a relative of a two year paid up member of the association and have submitted an application and be accepted at a college or technical school. The association decided to award four scholarships this year and the winners are Kaydi Scott attending Spokane Falls Community College to start earning a teaching degree, Alyissa Canady attending the Pharmacy School at the University of Montana, Paige Webley attending the... Full story
Eight students from the local area have made the President’s Honor Roll at Washington State University for the spring semester. On the list from: • Coulee Dam: Taima Nichole Carden and Amy Marie Parker; • Keller: Spencer William Nee; • Almira: Haley Marie Bodeau, Danielle Marie Larson and Miranda Leigh Porterfield; • Coulee City: Allison J. Fox and Madeline Corinne Isaak. The list recognizes students who stand above the rest with excellent academic performance, WSU stated in its announcement. To be eligible for the honor roll, undergrad... Full story
Grand Coulee High School Alumni Association has awarded three scholarships in the amount of $500 each to graduating seniors from the Lake Roosevelt High School Class of 2014. Recipient Nicole Baker, daughter of Corey and Shelley Baker of Grand Coulee, plans to attend Spokane Falls Commnity College to earn an Associate of Arts transfer degree. She plans to attend Eastern Washington University to study for a Bachelor of Arts in Education Degree. Kassidi Joy Boutain, Grand Coulee, is the daughter of Rodney and Sherri Boutain. Kassadi will attend... Full story
Madisyn Byam is the 2014 recipient of the $500 scholarship awarded by local Chapter DG of P.E.O. International. The scholarship application process includes a review of the applicants’ academic achievement, community service, extracurricular activities, and educational goals. Madisyn, a graduate of Lake Roosevelt High School, plans to attend Spokane Community College to study automotive repair and welding. P.E.O. is a Philanthropic Educational Organization that was founded in 1869 for the purpose of promoting educational opportunities for w... Full story
The Star's tribute to the Lake Roosevelt High School Class of 2014 is available here for online viewing....
A view of the new school being built next to Lake Roosevelt High School in Coulee Dam gives a size perspective for anyone familiar with the old building. The photo was taken May 10 during Colorama from a helicopter piloted by LRHS graduate Tim Tueth. - Scott Hunter... Full story
Grange Insurance Association is pleased to announce that Madisyn Byam of Electric City, Wash., was awarded the Top Vocational Scholarship. Each year Grange Insurance Association awards scholarships to deserving applicants. The applicant or their parents must be a policyholder of Grange Insurance Association. In all, 27 scholarships were awarded this year among the 61 applications received. The quality of applicants was exceptionally high again this year and the company is extremely pleased with... Full story
The following is the honor roll for Nespelem School for third quarter: 1st Grade Isaac Circle A, Skyler Covington A, Siriann Simonsen A, Lola Yazzie A, Hope Harris B, Ruby Simpson B, Taylor Thomas B 2nd Grade Janie Epperson A, mMixat Vargas-Thomas A, Edward Gonzalez B, Cylia St. Pierre B, Peyton Jake B, Virgil Bearcub B, Zoe Weed B 3rd Grade Enid Bearcub, Maurice Circle, Brandon Lowery, Anoki Somday 4th Grade Michelle Luevano A, GladEyes Williams B, Edward Cohen B 5th Grade Isaiah Adolph A, Moses Luevano A, Robert Thomas A, Edward Frank A,... Full story
Registration begins for the SHARP Kids Summer Program and Summer Rocks program during an open registration night on May 21 from 4-6 p.m.. at the Grand Coulee Dam School District office. Programs are available for students in the Grand Coulee Dam School District that are entering grades 1-8 in the fall of 2014. Parents or guardians must register each student separately. Program space is limited. No early applications are accepted. Call 509.633.3033.... Full story
Kaitlyn Reidt, left, and Kim Iverson were honored Thursday at the North Central Educational Service District's Okanogan County Excellence Banquet with the Excellence in Education awards for Nespelem School. Iverson, a "do-it-all" classified employee, according to Principal John Adkins. Reidt, a fifth-grade teacher in her third year at the school, does everything "exceptionally well," he said. - Scott Hunter photo... Full story
A quilt with 16 Owhi Lake T-shirts framed by all the colors of the rainbow was given to Gary Martin at his retirement luncheon April 30. The Owhi Lake T-shirt Quilt was a gift from the Nespelem School and was designed and quilted by Cindy St. Pierre. The Owhi Lake T-shirts spanned the years from 1993 through 2013. Martin, working for the Bureau of Indian Affairs forestry department for the last 36 years, spearheaded Owhi Lake Day as outdoor education for Nespelem School and other nearby... Full story
Lake Roosevelt’s gym will survive the wrecker’s ball, and it may take on a new appearance. It all depends on what funds are left over after the Grand Coulee Dam School District completes its new K-12 facility, due to open Sept. 15. The school board Monday night agreed to put a red metal roof on the gym, matching the roof of the new school, and to try to match the siding that is now going up on the new school. It all depends on the money, the school board stated. Members of the board asked Superintendent Dennis Carlson to return to next month’s... Full story
The Nespelem School District Board set the school’s calendar for the next school year and changed the date of their regular monthly meetings last Wednesday. School will start next fall on Wednesday, Sept. 3 and end June 16, 2015, a Tuesday. Board meetings were changed from the fourth Wednesday of the month to the first Monday. They start at 5:30 p.m. in the staff break room. In addition to other holidays and staff training days, students will get a Winter Break set from an early release on Friday, Dec. 19 until Jan. 5. The board also kept in p... Full story
A proposal to build a Professional/Technical Education Center (PTEC) at Big Bend Community College is ranked first on the 2015-17 priority list for new major projects among the state’s community colleges. If funded next year, PTEC will be the largest capital project in the college’s history. “It is the best news we could have received before the next Legislative session,” said BBCC President Terry Leas in a press release. “Everyone in the Big Bend family is excited the PTEC project scored so well.” BBCC officials learned April 21 the college... Full story
The following is the Lake Roosevelt High School honor roll for third quarter. HIGH HONORS 3.5 – 4.0 SENIORS Akaycia M. Foster, Brandin Smith, Brandon Desautel, Chyenne Kelly-Marconi, Clare Castrodale, Daniel Campobasso, Jennifer Reichlin, Madisyn Byam, Mikel Friedlander, Nicole Baker, Rachel Carter, Shaine Thomas JUNIORS Aaron Whitney, Alexander Garcia, Coltin Williams, Hannah Manon, Hayley Seylor, Jazmine Sumner, Kammi Rosenbaum, Katelynn Schilling, Marissa LaFountaine, Riley Stout, Terrin Hazard, Tyler Cross SOPHOMORES Alexis T... Full story
Five college students from the local area were named to the Dean’s List at Eastern Washington University for the winter quarter. They are Karah Duclos, Taylor Black, Conor Crim, Luke Night Wolf and Erica VanZyverden, all of Coulee Dam. An undergraduate student who earns 12 quality hours and receives a GPA of 3.5 or better is placed on the Dean's List for the quarter.... Full story
The Friends of Rachel club and SHARP Kids are sponsoring a Family Movie Night at the Nespelem School gymnasium, Wednesday, April 16 at 6 p.m. The event is open to all families in the community. Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Admission to the movie is free. Popcorn and water will be provided.... Full story
Selected for March students of the month at Center School include: from left, front:Anthony Vieira, Nani Marconi, Abby Rockwell, Kyia Arcasa, Kasidi Palmer; middle row: Celeste LaPlace, T.K. Galler, Presley Steffens, Kendra Duclos, Nathan Tonasket; back row: Jenna Cleveland, Kiley Heizer, Chase Clark, Lucas Button; not pictured: Daniel Dawson, Kaden Cecil... Full story
There will be a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering Math) family night during student-led conferences on Thursday, Apr. 17, at Lake Roosevelt High School. Come see what is happening in LR classes and take a look at a few new classes to come. Wednesday displays will be set up in the halls. There will be a chance to win prizes in a drawing.... Full story
GCD PTA will be hosting a book fair again this year at the middle school library April 15-17. Books are for K-8th and some for older students and family. Books and bling will be on sale during and after school and conferences. There is also a Coin War going on. The funds raised from the coin war will go to purchase classroom books and books for students who couldn’t afford a book. Every student should be able to contribute to this fundraiser, if they just look down for coins as they walk around. The group is giving 10 students a book to read a... Full story
GCD PTA will be hosting a book fair again this year at the middle school library April 15-17. Books are for K-8th and some for older students and family. Books and bling will be on sale during and after school and conferences. There is also a Coin War going on. The funds raised from the coin war will go to purchase classroom books and books for students who couldn’t afford a book. Every student should be able to contribute to this fundraiser, if they just look down for coins as they walk around. The group is giving 10 students a book to read a... Full story
The Grand Coulee Dam School District received 17 responses to its advertisement to bid on furniture for the new school, but only two of the companies gave a full response to the specifications, Superintendent Dennis Carlson told the board Monday night. Carlson said that the district is going over the bids now and will make a recommendation to the board sometime in April. He said the bid material furnished to prospective companies included 103 line items. Carlson told the board that bids could come in some $200,000 below initial estimates. One... Full story
Registration for the 2014-15 school year will be held March 17 through April 11, for all children entering kindergarten next year. Parents may stop by the school office for a registration packet. A copy of the child’s OFFICIAL birth certificate and immunization record are needed in order for your child to attend kindergarten. Students must be age 5 by August 31, 2013. All registered students will be screened April 17 and 18, which will include vision, hearing and communication. Please call the office to schedule a time slot for your child, as t... Full story