News, views and advertising of the Grand Coulee Dam Area
News, views and advertising of the Grand Coulee Dam Area
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In an area often derided by its own citizens for not sticking together, it’s amazing how quickly and efficiently one very important part of the local infrastructure can congeal into an effective team. Several local fire departments attacked a fire Sunday night so quickly that, despite high heat and a freakish wind, a wildfire did not consume several local homes. From a vantage point across the river at Washington Flats, the fire could be seen as a wall of relentless flame driven by high winds. Tiny people squirting a little water or piloting a... Full story
Two fires separated by a couple of miles and a day scrambled local fire fighters early this week to protect property. Brisk winds pushed a fire Sunday night perilously close to Lone Pine homes and briefly brought on a level-three evacuation notice for that area as well as River Drive in Coulee Dam. Monday, fire marshals were combing the area trying to determine the cause of the 15-acre blaze. The fire started shortly after 7 p.m. and lit up the skies as flames worked their way through grass,... Full story
Fleeing suspects in an Ephrata burglary literally drove the tires off their car after Grand Coulee police put down spike strips to deflate the tires Friday night. Grand Coulee police deployed the spike strips at the north edge of Coulee Dam about 11:30 p.m., to stop the speeding car coming into the area from Omak with Omak police in pursuit. The vehicle had been going up to 90 mph through the Colville Indian Reservation and police reports stated it later traveled some 50 mph through Grand Coulee and Electric City. The silver 2005 Toyota lost... Full story
The debut of the all new Laser Light Show, which had been scheduled for Aug. 8, will now occur next year, officials at the Bureau of Reclamation said this week. A group of stakeholders from the area, who are working with the company preparing the new show, said after a preliminary viewing that the show needed work. Accordingly, bureau Public Affairs Officer Lynne Brougher said it was decided to move the new show to next season. LumaLaser, a company out of Gresham, Ore., which has the $1.6 million contract, has been working with the stakeholder... Full story
A member of the state Transportation Improvement Board will be in Grand Coulee Aug. 6, to meet with the city council. The city has a $215,000 grant and has been asked by the TIB to come up with a comprehensive plan on how they would use it. The grant was first given to the city to build sidewalks on Spokane Way, but that was before officials realized that sidewalks to Center School probably were not necessary because the school will be closing in the fall of 2014, when students move into their new school in Coulee Dam. Then the city quickly... Full story
Chick Norris Derby Rayneger (Rayne Rabe), grimaces at left as Shank (AdriAnn Smith) leaps to avoid a pileup during the first Red, White and Bruise Scrimmage put on by their team, the Grand Coulee Derby Dames, at North Dam Park Saturday night. Teams came from several cities to the support the competition, including some junior teams, and referees from the Tacoma area. About 200 people attended the event. — Scott Hunter photo... Full story
Grant County Port District 7 will receive funding for a new truck with snow plow provisions and a steel building to house it in. Commissioner Jim Keene reported how the Federal Aviation Administration grant is funding most of the of $293,185 project. The grant will pay 90 percent of the cost of the truck and snow removal equipment, $122,785; with the Washington State Department of Transportation (Aviation) paying 5 percent of the balance, leaving a 5-percent balance of $6,822. The grant will pay 90 percent of the building cost of $101,347... Full story
Grand Coulee police arrested an Electric City man Monday afternoon when he tried to prevent workers from dismantling his burned-out house. Police arrested Michael Lowry, who had ordered the two workers, Timothy Powell and Patrick Peterson, off his property at 214 2nd Street. Lowry told the two they were trespassing, and according to Powell, he was told that he would be shot if he continued demolishing the building. Lowry’s home burned June 4, and Powell told police that he and his partner had been contracted by Fenix Restoration to demolish t... Full story
A young teacher from Wenatchee is spending his first summer off standing on the water, for 1,200 miles. Matt Honor pulled his paddle board ashore at Crescent Bay Saturday afternoon, needing portage around Grand Coulee Dam. Honor had called ahead, and chamber of commerce members met him to help. He decided he wanted to watch the outgoing laser light show on the dam, and so stayed the night at the Columbia River Inn, resuming his trip Sunday morning with a ride to Seaton’s Grove boat launch. His b... Full story
A new gourmet hot dog restaurant, MJ’s has opened in Electric City. The business, owned by Karyn Byam, opened July 4, after the family completely remodeled the site. It’s located near the turn-in for SkyDeck Motel, and is the biggest little place in the area. The restaurant, while small, gives one the feeling that it is much larger. Seating is limited to three sit down areas, and take out service is available. The “Bistro on Banks Lake” as the Byams refer to it, has 14 different kinds of gourmet hot dogs, most a meal in themselves. You can try... Full story
New to the chamber of commerce’s Festival of America this year, several inflatable attractions for kids and adults to play on kept families entertained for hours on Saturday, along with a dunk tank, fire engine and pie eating contest. — Scott Hunter photo... Full story
Coulee Medical Center lost nearly $100,000 in May after income fell some $430,000 short of expectations, although June numbers were looking far better, commissioners were told June 26. Financial statements given to Public Hospital District 6 commissioners indicate the latest bad month for CMC brought the year-to-date loss to $321,213 on total net operating revenues of $9,027,825, a margin of negative 3.5 percent. The facility had budgeted for a year-to-date gain of nearly the same amount by the... Full story
“Oh what a web we weave ... when our primary aim is to deceive.” -- Unknown Sorry, cannot give credit where credit is due. The above quote come to mind this a.m. while regurgitating the Colville Tribe political/governmental setting, c7g council. The above quote is lost somewhere in my vast daily political-governmental news media readings: world, national, state... AND, ‘locally’ with all that c7g council perpetrates: evil, corrupt, “deceiving” under the table/collusionary, behind closed doors scheming, and just CCT administrat... Full story
This year’s graduating seniors entered college just before the Obama administration began. But while these successful graduates are now ready to move on to the next stage in their lives, the administration hasn’t achieved the same kind of progress on one of its signature initiatives: creating open government. On his first day in office, President Obama committed his administration to creating “unprecedented levels of openness in government.” And even though his record on open government issues has been far from spotless, particularly in area... Full story
What and eventful week. The last seven days have been jam packed with action in the Coulee. So in case you missed it, recap through my eyes and ears. There is a little store in Electric City that has been there as long as I can remember. H&H Grocery is where my recap starts. I think we started a new 4th of July tradition this year. The Norris family is a jewel in the crown of our community; we spent time at their fireworks stand with Klendon and Susan Duclos, Kramer Carlson (Go Huskies), and oth... Full story
Ten Years Ago A master plan is now in the works for Coulee Dam’s Mason City Park and all of the town’s residents can help decide what the plan will contain. A proposed master plan with a rough outline of future changes to the east Coulee Dam park was approved by the town council last Wednesday. The town of Coulee Dam has received a grant of $3,000 to inventory its trees and prepare a plan to maintain and expand one of the town’s most visible and valuable assets, an official committee announced in a press release. The first brush fire of the sum... Full story
Memorial services for Evelyn Mattson will be held Saturday, July 13, at 3 p.m. at Spring Canyon Cemetery, Grand Coulee. Pastor Shawn Nieder will be officiating. Mrs. Mattson passed away April 7, 2013. Attendees are invited to join the family for a picnic following the services at 313 Roosevelt, Grand Coulee.... Full story
Elizabeth (Betty) Green, 94, passed away Monday, July 8, 2013. Daughter of August and Mary Bauer, she spent part of childhood in the Colville and Spokane area. When her parents came home to take over the family farm south of Wilbur, Betty attended and graduated from Wilbur High School. She married Irvin Green in 1938 and the couple moved to a cattle ranch 10 miles east of Nespelem, Wash., where they raised registered and commercial cattle for the next 42 years. Betty was a proud homemaker and an excellent cook. No one ever left Irvin and Betty... Full story
Thelma Hakola passed awayTuesday, July 2 after an extended heroic battle with cancer. She was born on April 13, 1928, in Colorado Springs, Colo., the last of 15 children born to John and Myrtle Hitchcock. She married Matt Hakola on March 23, 1946, and they remained best friends and sweethearts throughout their lives. Thelma was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, 13 siblings, a grandson, and a great- great-grandson. She is survived by her children Chip (Chrys) Hakola, Connie Hakola and Shelly Sprugel; three grandchildren: Brian... Full story
Marcella Frances “Marcy” Stoelil-Jones, 90, born April 15, 1923, into the Olivia, Minn., home of William and Frances Stoelil, passed into the arms of her Lord Jesus Christ on Wednesday, July 3, 2013 from her Coulee Dam, Washington home. Following high school, Marcy joined the United States Marine Corps in which she served her country during World War II. Marcy was a long time member of the Marine Corps Women’s Auxiliary and had worked as switchboard operator, but loved spending time as a volun... Full story
Maybelle M. Gendron, 89, passed away in Spokane, Wash., on Monday, July 8, 2013. Services will be at the Nespelem Community Center in Nespelem, Wash. Rosary and wake will be begin 7 p.m., Wednesday, July 10. Mass will be at 10 a.m., Thursday, July 11, with burial to follow at Nespelem Catholic Cemetery. Strate Funeral Home of Grand Coulee, is honored to be serving Maybelle’s family.... Full story
This past weekend the Coulee Dam High School Class of 1958 celebrated its 55th reunion at the home of Ray and Brenda Green. Fourteen members attended the event. From left, front row: Al Jacobson, Wally Caviness, Adela Romero Stephenson, Jeannette Askay Whaley, Vickie Conway Okeefe, Peggy Botnen Bartlette. Back – Gaylord Nelson, Bob Bell, Harley Shaw, Dav id Link, Ray Green, Bill Mason and Bob Hollingsworth. Not pictured: Dennis Jackson.... Full story
Some upcoming activities at the Grand Coulee library are: July 12, 11 a.m. - Chelan PUD; Incredible Forces. July 19, 11 a.m. - Dig into Geology with Phil Hansen. July 26, 11 a.m. - NCRL Puppet Show. August 2, 11 a.m. - Renowned NW author / illustrator Eric Brooks August 9, tba - Dig into Archaeology - TBA August 16, 10:30 a.m. - SRP Gala -games, crafts, food, FUN! Summer Reading Program participants will also earn prizes after they have read a total of ten hours. Lots of drawings and prizes throughout the summer. This summer an opportunity to... Full story
Senior menu Thurs., July 11 - Dinner BBQ Chicken, Potato Salad, 3 Bean Salad, Fruited Jello w/Whipped Cream. Shopping & Errands With Sara. Fri., July 12 - Breakfast Biscuit & Sausage Gravy, Eggs, Mixed Fruit Bowl, Orange Juice. Senior Center General Meeting 10 a.m. Mon., July 15 - Breakfast Bacon & Cheese Omelet, French Toast, Plums, Orange Juice. Tues., July 16 - Dinner Goulash with Pasta, Garlic Bread, Salad & Fruit Bar, Surprise Dessert Wed., July 17 - Dinner Fish and Chips, BBQ Beans, Cole Slaw, Ice Cream with Fruit Topping. Thurs., July... Full story
Chamber to Meet The Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce will meet this Thursday, July 11, at noon at Sunbanks. On the agenda is general business and discussion of the 4th of July activities. Grant County Mosquito Dist. 2 to Meet Grant County Mosquito Dist. 2 will hold its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, July 10, at 7 p.m,. at the Electric City City Hall. Events to Raise Funds for Blood Cancer Cure The family of a Center Elementary first-grader who died last September encourage participation in an effort to fund a cure for blood... Full story
