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  • Levy failures should force cuts, not additions to budget

    Donna DeWinkler|Mar 9, 2022

    This has to be the most ridiculous decision I’ve ever heard a board make. You as a group just had two levies fail. You are supposed to be looking at what you have to cut from the budget. But instead, you decide to pay the man who will be cutting the budget, 69% of his pay for 50% of the work. On top of that, you’ll bring in someone new and pay him/her 92% pay for 50% of the work. How can you even be considering this? I’m sorry Mr. Turner has health issues, but if he wants to retire then he can leave. This school district shouldn’t be providi...

  • Box tops coupon clippers get ready

    Donna DeWinkler|Aug 8, 2012

    As we near the new school year, I’d like to remind all the good folks in the Grand Coulee Dam area about the Box Tops for Education program. It’s a program that has helped schools earn cash by clipping Box Tops coupons from hundreds of participating products. For every turned in clipped coupon, Center Elementary earns a dime. Last school year they earned $955, which goes back into the school to purchase playground equipment, award ribbons and prizes. Hats off to our community for helping Center Elementary with their 2011-2012 earnings. And tha... Full story