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News, views and advertising of the Grand Coulee Dam Area
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I would like to extend my sincere Appreciation and Thanks to all the following agencies who assisted in fighting the Elmer City-Coulee Dam Fire of August 14 & 15, 2012. Bureau of Indian Affairs Mt. Tolman Fire Center City of Electric City Fire Department City of Ephrata Fire Department City of Grand Coulee Fire Department Colville Confederated Tribes EMS & Police Douglas County District # 3 Grant County Strike Team Grant County District #5 - Moses Lake Grant County District #3 - Quincy Grant County District #13 - Ephrata Grant County District...
The south wing of A. E. Wright Elementary School started tumbling down Monday. That’s when Elder Demolition pulled heavy equipment in to start tearing the structure apart, but not before the 1949 school building performed two more functions. First, about 100 people turned out mid-morning Monday for a ceremonial program that allowed those present to swing a sledgehammer to start the demolition process. It wasn’t that much demolition was done with the sledgehammers, but it permitted those who tur...
Lake Roosevelt High School is one of 10 schools in the nation that got word last week that it has been awarded a million dollar federal grant to help students succeed. The Grand Coulee Dam School District was advised late last week by U.S. Sen. Patty Murray that Lake Roosevelt High School has received a four-year demonstration grant for Indian children totaling over $1 million. Demonstration grants provide financial assistance to projects to develop, test, and demonstrate the effectiveness of services and programs to improve the educational...
About a dozen citizens met at Electric City’s fire hall Monday night to organize a “community watch” group, a network of citizens who want a way to head off what they see as a rise in the city’s crime rate. Some in the room volunteered to be a central contact for their neighborhoods, but Birdie Hensley also said forms for reporting questionable activity would be available at city hall and secured for police eyes only. Hensley and Lonna Bussert, both city council members, called for the city to address a rising incidence of criminal activit...
Center School’s principal duties will be shared by the district superintendent and the middle school principal, at least for the first three weeks of school, the school board learned Monday night. Grand Coulee Dam School District Superintendent Dennis Carlson told the board that a “lead teacher” program would be installed at both Center School and Grand Coulee Dam Middle School to help take care of normal scheduling events. The closed session of the school board Monday night to discuss Cente...
City sets criteria for cheaper rides The city of Grand Coulee, by resolution, passed an ambulance fee assistance policy at its meeting Aug. 21. If a person uses ambulance service and meets certain criteria, they can get a reduced rate, or the rate might be waived, according to the new policy. The criteria includes family income being below the poverty line, and if the hospital you are taken to is waiving its fee. An explanation of the policy is provided to each person using ambulance services. Sky watchers plan Saturday events Mark Sept. 1, on...
Ever hanker for a good ice cream cone? That’s the story behind the Delight ice cream truck you see parked near Sunflower Graphics on Grand Coulee’s Midway Avenue. Nate and Raehanne Piturachsatit had the desire for some good hard ice cream about a year ago, and when nothing here matched their taste, they started their own business. Now they can have their ice cream of choice anytime they want to. First they purchased a step van; then Nate wired and plumbed it and got it ready for the tourist sea...
The free concert series in the park culminates this weekend, starting at 6 p.m. both Friday and Saturday nights. A favorite band of the Seattle-to-Portland area will fill North Dam Park and Event Center with the Pacific Northwest’s seminal party band sound Friday night. Jr. Cadillac has been delighting audiences across the region for 42 years with their rocking bluesy mix , which means it’s a party at North Dam starting at 6 p.m. Saturday night, Spokane’s loudest rock band, “33” will blast their hard rock at North Dam, not actually hoping fo...
It’s time to replenish the “Care and Share” Food Bank. Director Fern Blaylock said last week that the food bank is open only two times a month now instead of every week because of limited food supplies. The food bank currently regularly serves 120 families. One business is trying to do something to help. Last week the Coulee Dam Federal Credit Union announced that it will kick off a food-and-money donation campaign to help the food bank on Aug. 29, and continue taking donations through Sept. 14. Bring your canned food items, or a check, to th...
Some East Heights residents will see improvement in water service this week after city crews installed an 8-inch plastic water line along Boulder Avenue. Others in the neighborhood will see a similar improvement when city crews do the other side of the loop next year. Residents in East Heights have complained about the quality of their water and water pressure for several years. Last week, public works director Dennis Francis told the city council that the line has been filled with chlorine...
Peggy Nevsimal will be the new manager for the Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce. Nevsimal will take the place of Susan Miller who will retire from the position in September. The new manager comes from a strong marketing background and was most recently assistant manager at Sunbanks Lake Resort where she has worked for the past three years. Nevsimal is a native of Walla Walla, having gone to school there and is a graduate of Washington State University with a degree in English. Nevsimal...
I want to write this letter to remind everyone that we have a wonderful community and support people in our area and at times it seems we only hear the negative, but in the middle of a sad tome, we experienced many positives. Last Saturday (Aug.18) our family lost our mom, Janice Wright. Dealing with her cancer was terribly hard and losing her has been one of the saddest times of our lives. I just need to publicly thank Dawn Lovelace and Janet Clark from CMC, for their support, compassion, and knowledge over the last four months. There was...
I am in Guam visiting my husband and I hear that the council of Electric City has passed a tab law of $20.00 per yr per vehicle. Are you kidding me? What if a resident can’t afford their fee? What then, they can’t drive in E.C.? Wow, the council should start by not giving money if they do not have it … and why should we as E.C. residents pay for something that we have been paying for? What about Grand Coulee water that we sell to them and then they, Grand Coulee, sells to the USBR for double … why? Debbie Bays Electric City Personally I think...
I wish to respond to "Doc" Hastings letter to the editor about federal control over water. Why "Doc," did you champion a federal regulation that California must give its water rights to transnational corporations over the interests of families and farmers? Roberta Hackett Oroville, Wash....
Ten Years Ago The recent awarding of a grant to the town of Coulee Dam could ensure the restoration of Douglas Park to its original condition. Rod Hartman announced at the Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce luncheon last Thursday that the town received a $98,996 matching grant from Okanogan County’s Board of Commissioner. David Reese, 18, was presented his Eagle Scout Award at a BSA Eagle Court of Honor Aug. 21. Lake Roosevelt High School senior Shane Proctor’s several activities have earned him a spot in the national magazine “Co...
Dale Steven Hilson, 52, passed away suddenly on Monday, August 20, 2012, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee. He was born August 26, 1959, in the Coulee Dam Hospital to Jack and Dolores (Godfrey) Hilson. Dale went kindergarten through high school in the Grand Coulee Dam School District and attended Eastern Washington University where he was a member of the Rifle Team. Dale returned home to help with the family-owned newspaper “The Star” up until they sold it in 1985. Dale worked for Har...
Randolph W. “Randy” Socula, 47, surrounded by his family, moved on to be with his ancestors Wednesday morning, August 22, 2012, from Spokane, Washington. Born into the Grand Coulee, Washington home of Maurice W. and Helen (Nelson) Socula on November 6, 1964, Randy was a proud member of the Colville Confederated Tribes. A lifelong resident of the Grand Coulee area, Randy was baptized into the Roman Catholic Church and graduated from Lake Roosevelt High School where he was a standout member of...
Carolyn Lee (Wilbanks) Pachosa, 83, peacefully passed away on Monday, Aug. 27, 2012, in Brewster, Wash. Rosary will be held at St. Henry’s Catholic Church in Grand Coulee on Friday Aug. 31, at 7 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Sept. 1, at 11 a.m. A complete obituary will follow at a later date....
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....
Jessica A. Gonzalez and Fernando Gonzalez of Nespelem, are delighted to announce the birth of their daughters Rosario Lee Gonzalez and Guadalupe Maria Gonzalez, born Monday August 20, 2012, Rosario weighing 5 lbs, 15 oz., and Guadalupe weighing 5 lbs. Their siblings, Anayeli Marie age 4 and Fernando Jr. age 1 are very pleased they have joined their family along with maternal grandmother Wilma Rickard and great-grandmother Lorraine....
Steph Stead and Ira Timentwa of Nespelem are delighted to announce the birth of their son Jerek Michael William Timentwa. He was born Monday, August 13, 2012, weighing 9 lbs, 9 oz., and was 21 inches in length. His siblings, William A. Timentwa age 18, and Jordan L. Munso age 8 are happy he’s joined their family. Proud maternal grandparents are Linda S. Clark and Michael D. Stead Sr. and proud paternal grandparents are William and Shelia Timentwa, along with great-grandmother Ida Desautel....
It’s a girl for Ward/Chaney Lacey Ward and Colby Chaney of Coulee Dam are proud to announce the birth of their daughter Paisley Jean Chaney on Sunday, August 26, 2012, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee. She weighed 8 lbs., 12.7 oz., and was 22 inches in length at birth. She joins brother Colin at home. Maternal grandprents are Debbie Ward of Electric City and James Ward fo Abbeville, S.C. Paternal grandparents are Danny and Shelly Chaney of Electric City. Great-grandparents are Francis Reyes of Newman Lake and Frank and Debbie F...
Kyle and Cassandra Graves of Elmer City, are delighted to announce the birth of their son Kolby Leigh Graves. He was born Friday, August 10, 2012, weighing 8 lbs, 9 oz., and was 22 inches in length. His sibling, Kudin, is happy he’s joined their family. Proud maternal grandparents are Bryan Suffin and Kim Bussell and proud paternal grandparents are Steven and Nikki Graves. The great-grandparents are Greg and Sue Peters and Ray and Iva Graves....
Troy Kile and Elizebeth Anne Jelle of Wilbur are delighted to announce the birth of their son Zachary Kile Jelle. He was born Thursday, August 9, 2012, weighing 9 lbs, 5 oz., and was 21 inches in length. His siblings, Chris, Charles, Ryan, Lily and Ivy are very...
After 32 years, Dan Fagerlie is retiring Aug. 31 as WSU Ferry County and Colville Reservation Extension director-educator and 4-H agent, his office announced last week. Fegrelie started in the area in 1980. He worked with 4-H leaders to build Ferry County 4-H into one of the strongest programs in the state, as well as having one the longest running 4-H Challenge Programs on the Colville Reservation. Working with the Colville Confederated Tribes, he opened a branch office in Nespelem. On Sept. 22, the Ferry County Fair Association will host a...