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News, views and advertising of the Grand Coulee Dam Area
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A headstone setting and memorial will be held for Tracey Valandra Buffalohead on Saturday, Aug. 25, 2012. The headstone setting will be held at 10 a.m. at the Little Nespelem Cemetery, a dinner will be held at 1:30 p.m. at the Nespelem Catholic Longhouse with a giveaway to follow. Tracey passed away November 30, 2012. For more information, contact Jeff and Theresa Elisoff (253) 324-5493, Lorena Swan (509) 489-2196 or Charlene Bearcub (509) 634-4900.... Full story
Donna N. Broach, 74, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2012, in Spokane, Wash. She was born September 10, 1937, in Coulee Dam, Washington, to the home of Walter and Rosalie Booth. In 1953 Donna married Donald Langstaff in Coulee Dam, after meeting him on the McClure Ranch. Searching for greener pastures for employment, they moved to California in 1956. In 1964, Donna was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses, which she faithfully followed until her death. Construction of the third powerhouse on G... Full story
Anyone in the community experiencing the loss of a loved one is invited to come and share support! There are two groups meeting during the summer: one the last Wednesday evening of each month from 7-8 p.m. and the other on the first Thursday morning of each month 10:30 - 11:30 a.m., both at the Coulee Dam Community Church.... Full story
Grand Coulee Church of the Nazarene will be holding a movie night on Saturday, August 18, from 5-8 p.m. Families with children sixth grade and younger are invited to take in a free “Veggie Tales” movie. Also, free family photos will be offered along with outdoor games, free food and popcorn. To request your free ticket call 633-2186 or drop by the church.... Full story
Allison Rice and Alexia Ryan competed in the International Girl National Pageant in Branson Missouri July 31 through August 4 according to Grandmother Carol Schoning. Allison, state beauty winner, won fourth runner up in both beauty and overall.. She also did very well in talent singing “I have a Dream”. Alexia started out the pageant winning model of the year, competing with all age divisions (baby-woman). She also won her next competition National “Little Miss” International Doll, which t... Full story
Grand Coulee All School The final plans for the Grand Coulee All-School Reunion Aug. 17-18 have been made, with a self-guided tour of the old high school from 10 a.m. to noon and then the potluck picnic at the North Dam Park on Saturday starting at noon and continuing until all are through talking and catching up with each other. There will be door prize drawings and live music starting at 5 p.m. The Friday night schedule for individual class get-togethers are tentatively set with a no-host buffet at Pepper Jack’s for all wishing to attend w... Full story
Wed., Aug. 15 - Dinner Spinach & Ham Quiche, Country Potatoes, Fruit Bowl, Cinnamon Rolls Thurs., Aug. 16 - Dinner Chicken Fettuccini, Noodles, Garlic Bread, Broccoli, Fruited Jello. Fri., Aug. 17 - Breakfast Ham Steak, Eggs, O’Brien Potatoes, Toast, Seasonal Fruit, Orange Juice. Mon., Aug. 20 - Breakfast Bacon & Eggs, Hashbrowns, Toast, Pears, Orange juice. Tues., Aug. 21 - Dinner Chicken Quesadilla, Veggie & Fruit Salad Bar, Chips & Salsa, Cookie. Wed., Aug. 22 - Dinner Meat Loaf, Au’Gratin Potatoes, Peas, Fruit Salad, Cook’s Choice Desse... Full story
Chamber to Meet at Pepper Jack’s Grand Coulee Chamber will meet Thursday, August 16,at noon at Pepper Jack’s Bar and Grille in Grand Coulee. TOPS Meetings TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Chapter meets on Tuesdays at 9:15 a.m. at Grand Coulee Senior Center prior to the exercise group gathering at 10 a.m. Come and join for the health of it. TOPS#WA1490, Coulee Dam meets on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m., meeting following weigh in downstairs in the ground level fellowship hall in the Coulee Dam Community Presbyterian Church, 509 Central Ave., across fro... Full story
A policeman takes evidence photos as a USBR firefighter stands by after a Coulee Dam man totaled his 2002 Mazda pickup Sunday when he ran over an embankment below the Visitor Center, his vehicle coming to rest in trees above the parking lot. Jerry Apodoca, 52, told police that he was coming down the hill on SR 155 when a car coming up the hill entered his lane of traffic. He said he hit the median to avoid crashing into the car as he crossed into the opposite lane, then veered off, leaving the... Full story
The Grand Coulee Dam Cooperative Preschool will start its school year Tuesday, Sept 4. Preschool gives kids a head start academically and socially and improves readiness for school. Eligible kids will be three by December 1 and potty trained. Three-year-olds will attend Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:30-11 a.m. starting Sept. 4. Four-year-olds will attend Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8:30-11:30 a.m. starting Sept. 5. Call Alisa Lind at 633-8311 for more information and to reserve a spot.... Full story
All new students must be registered in order to start school on the first day, August 28. The Grand Coulee Dam Middle School has set up August 21 and August 22 as Registration Days for new students to the Grand Coulee Dam School District who will be entering the 5th, 6th, 7th or 8th Grades. Registration times will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Please bring with you: A copy of your child’s official birth certificate, Copy of Social Security Card, Immunization record Last report card from the previous school attended. Students not registered prior to... Full story
Nebraska City, Neb. — Spruce up your landscape by joining the Arbor Day Foundation in August. Everyone who joins the nonprofit Arbor Day Foundation with a $10 donation will receive 10 free Colorado blue spruce trees through the Foundation’s Trees for America campaign. The trees will be shipped postpaid at the right time for planting in each member’s area, which falls between October 15 and December 10. The 6- to 12-inch trees are guaranteed to grow or they will be replaced free of charge. “Colorado blue spruce trees provide homeowners with nu... Full story
Banks Lake Golf Course Merchant League Scores Aug. 8 results Team # Name Gross HDCP Net Points 1 Galaxy Smoke Shop 34 4 39 8 Wreck ‘N Crew 33 3 35 1 2 Oasis Lawn Care 32 3 35 9 Kartar 38 -5 33 1 3 Bobby O’s 30 3 33 1 10 AJ Gerard Construction 34 1 35 4 Trail West 34 2 37 1 6 Electric City Bar & Grill 39 2 40 5 Coulee Construction 32 2 33 1 7 Hometown Pizza 44 -5 39 Team Points: 1 Galaxy Smoke Shop 3.5; 2 Oasis LAwn Care 3; 3 Bobby O’s 6; 4 Trail West 3.5; 5 Coulee Construction 5.5; 6 Electric City Bar & Grill1; 7 Hometown Pizza 2; 8 Wreck...
Coulee Dam Police 7/30 - A man on Central Drive reported an intoxicated man on the roof of a house nearby. Police couldn’t locate any person on the roof of the place, and the officer explained to the man that a person has right to drink and work on his place if he wants to. 7/30 - Police advised residents living on Pine, Fir and Holly that their properties were in violation of the city code and they should clean up their properties. 8/2 - A dog barking brought police to a residence on Douglas Street. The officer knocked on the door and could h... Full story
We were visited by quite a nice line of thunderstorms on July 20. I watched these storms approach from the south that afternoon on the Spokane National Weather Service radar on their website. The storms were impressive as were the speeds they travelled. Here at the home weather station we ended up with a half inch of rain and a 40 mph wind gust in just over an hour. Extensive damage occurred here in our communities and many of you heard that North Central Washington was hit hard by those... Full story
A wildfire burning out of control in the hills above the towns of Coulee Dam and Elmer City has consumed hundreds of acres of sage and grassland and reportedly forced some homeowners to evacuate as a precaution. The fire started Tuesday evening and by midnight looked like a long string of hellish pearls at the top of the ridge above the two towns. Police were reportedly telling residents of Tilmus and Central streets, closest to the hillside in east Coulee Dam, to be ready should they need to... Full story