News, views and advertising of the Grand Coulee Dam Area
News, views and advertising of the Grand Coulee Dam Area
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Grand Coulee Police 5/28 - A highly intoxicated man dialed 911 from a Spokane Way residence. When officers arrived the owner of the home said that he had put his intoxicated cousin to bed and that he wouldn’t make any more 911 calls. 5/29 - A woman on First Street called police to report a neighbor was shooting at raccoons with a pellet gun and she was afraid that some of the pellets might hit people at her residence. Police advised the man that the game department has live traps that can be used to trap the animals and that he shouldn’t be... Full story
Colville Tribal leadership released a statement explaining their decision to only distribute to members one fifth of $193 million set talent with the federal government. Friday afternoon a woman leading a push to increase that share to half will deliver them a petition she says has more than 1,000 tribal member signatures demanding the bigger split. Colville Business Council Chaiman Michael O. Finley's statement characterizes the settlement as a successful negotiation that spared members from paying taxes on the money and protected their... Full story
The two firms selling hard liquor locally since the June 1 change from state control to private control of liquor sales reported brisk business this week. Voters passed Initiative 1183 last year, resulting in the massive change in the state’s liquor industry. Safeway, which chose to place before-taxes pricing on their bottled inventory, said the ticket shock they expected at the cash register didn’t happen. At Marvin and Shirley Palanuk’s store, formerly a state-contracted liquor store, the pric... Full story
A $50,000 grant through the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation will help with operating and maintaining North Dam Park, officials announced last week. Phil Hansen, chairman of the Coulee Area Park and Recreation District, and Lynne Brougher, public affairs officer for the bureau’s Grand Coulee Dam Project, announced the grant at a chamber of commerce luncheon meeting at the Siam Palace last Thursday. The park has been the recipient of much community support ever since the Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce pulled area leaders together more t... Full story
Cougar scare at school Center School was in lockdown Tuesday morning because of a report of a cougar seen behind the school crossing Martin Road. Principal Sue Hinton said that Brenda Francis reported the sighting. The lockdown meant that students, not likely to go out in the rain anyway, were kept inside. Hinton called the police and the state Fish & Wildlife Dept., where an official from the game department said they couldn’t immediately respond. The area where the cougar was seen is woody with high shrubs. Tribal members to rally for f... Full story
Two Electric City men who live on 2nd Street face citations because their dogs allegedly attacked a woman while she was jogging May 10. Amanda Lyn Button, 34, who lives on 3rd Street, reported to police that the dogs bit her on both legs, and a relative of hers had to come out and chase the dogs away. When officers Adam Hunt and Sean Cook found the dogs, the dogs acted aggressively and one dog had to be pepper sprayed. One dog belongs to Michael Lowry, of 214 2nd Street, and the other dog belongs to Joseph Balthazar, of 58063 2nd Street NW. Bal... Full story
In exit interviews at Lake Roosevelt High School, seniors said they had been their own worst enemies during their prep careers, but most stated they were satisfied with their high school experience. School counselor Sue Hayes spent a month interviewing 41 of the 58 seniors, asking a variety of questions. Interviews generally took about 30 minutes, with one lasting four hours, Hayes stated. She was impressed with their answers. The students regularly put their academic goals at the forefront. “Seniors didn’t try to lay the blame on anyone els... Full story
Lots of activities and prizes will present kids and parents plenty of choices for fun in the area June 16. The Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce has again encouraged local businesses and organizations to offer activities for children and their parents on that Saturday, resulting in places to go and prizes to win. The event will end with a drawing at Village Cinema based on qualifying activities through the day, with prizes ranging from a two-man tent to a Kindle Fire tablet e-reader. Among the specials and activities already scheduled:... Full story
Elmer City is still trying to figure out if the town is a partner or a customer in its relationship with Coulee Dam and the wastewater treatment plant. And it will likely take the opinion of legal eagles to fully determine the issue. About 20 people attended a town hall meeting last Thursday night in Elmer City and listened to Greg Wilder explain his views on the proposed $4.992 million treatment plant project. Wilder asserted the following points: • that the Coulee Dam plant problems could be addressed for about $2.1 million, or even less. ... Full story
Sometimes, when you’re focusing very closely on accomplishing a specific goal, it helps to step back -- about a mile. Perhaps at this point that strategy might be helpful to Coulee Dam, Elmer City and Greg Wilder. Wilder’s examination of Coulee Dam’s plans to upgrade its wastewater treatment plant have inspired Elmer City officials to realize just how much they’ll pay for it, and now lawyers are involved. Some Elmer City folks are starting a petition. And one wonders if a near-midnight visit by police to photograph Wilder’s long grass was... Full story
My mother had me when she was 30 years old. I had Colleen when I was 30 years old. My granddaughter, Issa, had her baby, Zaley, when she was 30 years old. My grandson Samuel is 30 years old April 29. Colleen and Rodney's 30th anniversary is June 5. How often in my life will this happen? I wanted to share this with you. Louella Friedlander... Full story
Just when I thought Burdin Blvd., and hopefully the streets surrounding it, was developing a sense of pride, it appears to be starting to return to its original state. After watching truck load after truck load of junk (aka recyclable trash imported from other environmentally distressed areas) leaving our neighborhood, I thought AT LAST, our little section of town is getting cleaned up. WRONG! “Tall” wooden fences are being erected with bright NO TRESPASSING signs clearly posted, for my behalf. And although I haven’t seen signs posted in other... Full story
I've given each of the Omak District Tribal Council, and the new candidates running for Council copies of the petition with names of tribal members’ signatures. The petition is requesting 50 percent of the 193 money. I went to all three HUD sites in Omak, the HUD sites in Malott, Homested Trailer Court, covered the East Omak area and all along Hwy 155 to Disautel Pass. I knocked on each and every door, and was able to get over 300 petition signatures. All the tribal members were eager, and willing to sign the petition. All the tribal members a... Full story
As an agency, along with other federal and state entities, we have embraced the responsibility of enacting, with tangible results in the field, the task of helping our country travel down the path of economic recovery – and we are succeeding. Events were held all over the country May 31 to showcase how USDA Rural Development is committed to the future or rural communities through successful healthcare, education and public safety investments through our Community Facilities Program. This commemoration was in conjunction to the release of a r... Full story
Ten Years Ago A statewide foundation bestowed honors on a man with extensive local history last week. At the Washington Health Foundation’s Heroes, a Health Care Awards Banquet in Seattle May 23, the group awarded Mel Tonasket its third annual Leadership Award. Lake Roosevelt High School filled with friends and family of the latest class of seniors to honor them for their achievements in school and the community last Saturday at graduation. Salutatorian Sarah Davidson said the class had worked toward taking what poet Robert Frost called in h... Full story
Scott Rosco and Bailey Ankney would like to announce their engagement. They are both 2010 graduates of Lake Roosevelt High School. Bailey is currently attending Spokane Community College Culinary School. Scott has joined the Navy and will be leaving for boot camp on June 13. Maternal parents are Stephanie ( Pete) Palmer and Doran ( Tony) Ankney. Maternal grandparents are Colleen and the late Fred Leskinen. Paternal parents are Gary and Candi Rosco. Paternal grandparents are Rodney and Joy Bise... Full story
Roy Fulton passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012, in Gresham, Ore. Born in Sprague, Wash., on December 5, 1927, to late Merdo and Marinda Fulton, Mr. Fulton grew up in Washington and Oregon. He served in the army from 1946 - 1947, and graduated at the University of Oregon in 1953. He spent most of his career in supervision of heavy construction projects while residing in Orinda, Calif. He retired in Gresham in 2001 where he enjoyed walking and being around people. He was preceded in... Full story
Herman Otto Jensen, 87, passed away November 15, 2011, at Ashland, Ohio. Those who knew ever- a few of his adventures may have been surprised that he made it this far. His ‘times I almost died’ stories include: being stomped on by horses, overcome with heat exhaustion in a wildfire, and jumping from a burning airplane. As a lineman, a telephone pole fell over on him, and he miraculously survived being electrocuted by 13,000 volts. Herman loved smoking, pinochle, fast cars, babies, working out... Full story
Friends and family, please join us for “ a celebration of life” for Betty Whitelaw on Saturday, June 9, at the McGinnis Lake ranch. Betty passed away December 23, 2011. A short informal service presented by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren will be held. Arrive anytime after 1 p.m.; service will be held at 2 p.m., followed by celebration and barbecue at 4p.m. Please bring a lawn chair to help out with the seating if possible. The family is so looking forward to sharing this day with all of you, we hope you can join us. Please come and... Full story
Rosemary Evers Graveside services for Rosemary Evers will be held Saturday, June 16, at 4 p.m. at Spring Canyon Cemetery in Grand Coulee. Rosemary passed away January 24, 2012.... Full story
Tanya Ang, left, and Areielle White will present an eighth grade piano recital Sunday, June 10, at 2 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, 348 Mead, Grand Coulee. The pianists are long-time pupils of Bonnie Wendt. The program will include classic and contemporary solos and duets. The public is cordially invited to attend.... Full story
Chamber to Meet The Chamber of Commerce will meet at noon on Thursday, June 7, at the Hometown Pizza in Grand Coulee. Grant County Mosquito Dist. 2 to Meet Grant County Mosquito District 2 will hold its regular monthly meeting Wednesday, June 6, at 7 p.m., at the Electric City City Hall. Title I Meeting The annual Title I meeting for parents/guardians of children attending Center Elementary or Grand Coulee Dam Middle School will be held Wednesday, June 6, 2012 at 5:00 pm in the middle school library. The meeting will include information about... Full story
The Columbia Basin Foundation announced the creation of the Deputy John Bernard Memorial Scholarship Fund. This fund was created by Deputy Bernard's widow, Tamara Bernard. “We are very proud to be able to honor local hero Deputy Bernard by administering this scholarship to help local students,” stated Executive Director Donn Cook. This scholarship will be available to a senior graduating from any Grant County high school, including Lake Roosevelt, beginning next scholarship season in January 2013, for the 2013-2014 academic year. The applicant... Full story
Tiffany Stanford, daughter of Gayle Stanford and Jerry Stanford, is the 2012 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. Tiffany, a graduate of Lake Roosevelt High School, plans to attend Central Washington University to pursue a degree in elementary education. P.E.O. is a Philanthropic Educational Organization that was founded in 1869 f... Full story
A Lake Roosevelt High School athlete competed in last weekend’s all-district baseball game in East Wenatchee — against his regular coach. Kramer Carlson, who recently finished his baseball career at Lake Roosevelt with a trip to the state 2B playoffs, along with being named Co-MVP for the Central Washington 2B North, was selected for last weekend’s All District 6 Senior game. The best seniors from all classifications came together at Eastmont High School for a single nine-inning game. Carls... Full story
