News, views and advertising of the Grand Coulee Dam Area
News, views and advertising of the Grand Coulee Dam Area
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Doing nothing can change everything if you couch the resulting message just right. Official city inaction Monday night dashed Mike Horne’s hopes of moving his auto repair business down the street and had him threatening a lawsuit. The city council declined to appeal a building permit issued Aug. 18 to Horne by city staff, who were under the assumption the permit was for his current business address — 123 Midway Ave., next door to Pepper Jack’s Bar and Grille. But the address Horne gave the clerk to put on the permit is for 19 Midway, a curre... Full story
by Scott Hunter It's not as evident as the Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce's annual Colorama parade through the main business district, but chamber committees have been working behind the scenes on both problems and opportunities, identified with a goal of boosting economic development leading to growth and jobs. And one big lead just opened up. The now vacant Center School in Grand Coulee, along with more than eight acres of land in the middle of the city, could become available to... Full story
Advances in a program designed to help high school students get a leg up on college are raising questions for the local school district. Some juniors and seniors at Lake Roosevelt High School are enrolled in Wenatchee Valley College’s new online version of Running Start, which lets students earn college credit before graduating from high school, for free. Previously, students had to travel to Omak to attend WVC to take advantage of the program, but this year the college is offering it online. Three LR students participated last year. That numbe... Full story
The port district is inching its way into the black at Banks Lake Golf Course. Grant County Port District 7 is about to end its third year as caretaker of the 18-hole golf course. In its first management year, the district invested about $100,000 to keep the course open after making a pledge at a community meeting that the district would not allow the course to close. At a report last Thursday, port commissioners talked about the successes of maintaining the course this past season with volunteer help, increasing membership at the course and... Full story
Mayor suffers stroke Coulee Dam Mayor Greg Wilder reportedly suffered a mild stroke Monday afternoon or Tuesday morning, several sources said. He was taken to Sacred Heart Medical Center and is in good condition, relatives said, but he may require help to regain the ability to speak. Wilder returned from the hospital in Spokane late last week after a surgery. Bake sale to end senior hunger Grand Coulee Dam senior meals program is having a bake sale Monday, Oct 6, with funds supporting its “home delivery” meals program. The theme: “Will you h... Full story
The Coulee Dam town council passed a resolution last Wednesday evening honoring school Superintendent Dennis Carlson and State Sen. Linda Evans Parlette. The two were singled out by council members for the work they each did on getting the new K-12 school complex. The joint resolution read: “Whereas, school superintendent Dr. Dennis Carlson and the Grand Coulee Dam school district board have caused to be visioned, planned, designed, and built a new K-12 school complex in the Town of Coulee Dam, and... Whereas, the project would have l... Full story
At the request of the Grant County Sheriff’s Office, the Washington State Patrol’s Major Accident Investigation Team (MAIT) assumed primary investigative responsibility for the fatal traffic collision involving an on-duty Grant County Sheriff’s deputy and a Jeep Cherokee. The crash occurred at approximately 9:35 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 20, at the intersection of Dodson Road and Road 5 NW. The deputy was traveling south on Dodson in a 2013 Chevrolet Silverado pickup when he collided with the eastbound 1996 Jeep. The driver of the Jeep suffe... Full story
Billy Drywater sings and plays at a concert Friday night at the Nespelem Community Center put on to show off and test out the facitlity's new recording equipment on Native American Day. The lineup included several performers from the around the state that ranged from internationally known singer-songwriter and current Colville Tribal Chairman Jim Boyd to two children singing and performing on tradtional drums, and included bands from Everett and Yakima areas. Styles included traditional,... Full story
In discussing the possibility of attaching water meters to the irrigation system of West Coulee Dam, one fact has not been brought to the attention of the townspeople. It is a factor that should be considered very carefully before we arrive at a decision. The sewer, potable water and irrigation water lines were installed in 1935-36. This makes them almost 70 years old. The type of piping used in the irrigation system is susceptible to rust and corrosion and becomes more brittle as it ages. Sections of the irrigation line have begun to leak or,... Full story
When we moved here from Georgia 15 years ago, the Hamiltons were among the first to welcome us to the area. She put the pin in our home town of St. Mary’s, GA . The Hamiltons were there when we took our 7-month-old granddaughter to the pumpkin patch. And every year and grandchild . I, for one, will miss her smiling face when I go to the patch this year. She always asked how you were doing, and I loved to hear her stories. I am better for knowing her. My family is better for having known her. Stephanie Graves... Full story
Cathy McMorris Rodgers voted against a bill to help both College students and active service members. "HR 2669 - Student Loan Lender Subsidy Cuts and Student Grants," increases Pell Grant amounts and reduced interest rates on new subsidized Stafford loans to undergraduate students, while offering service members loan payment deferment for up to 180 days after demobilization. Cathy also claims to support American businesses, which conflicts with her vote against "H Amdt 1012 - Prohibits Federal Agencies from Contracting with Businesses... Full story
I’ve known Garth Dano and competed against him since high school. In those 42 years I’ve come to respect Garth’s spirited nature and his drive to succeed. From a law enforcement stand point, I know Garth to carry the same spirited nature and competitive drive in a court of law. Garth is fair, just, and has a strong belief in and respect for our system of justice. Knowing Garth Dano helped to make me better police officer. I have a combined 15-year law enforcement career with Sunnyside WA, Moses Lake WA, (Moses Lake’s first DARE Officer... Full story
I yearn for the days when Grant County had a mature, experienced and non-controversial prosecutor like John Knodell. The current prosecutor is lacking in all areas, and is costing taxpayers dearly. Experience is gained by decades of interacting with other attorneys, plaintiffs, defendants and judges. Garth Dano is a candidate for Grant County Prosecutor that can bring maturity, experience and guidance to young lawyers in that office. As a taxpayer I can no longer afford paying for the mistakes of inexperience. William Riley Soap... Full story
Yep, tis the season. Hunting season that is. Sorry ladies, (unless you are one of those ladies who don the camouflage and belly crawl in the dirt just like, or better than, the fellas do). So if you are a wife or girlfriend left at home waiting for the smell of fresh blood and bad body odor to return home sometime after dark, then for you I am sorry, but to everyone else - Yippee, it’s hunting season. Of course, most of us hunters have been preparing for months. Whether it was some scouting t... Full story
1 Years Ago Pit bulls and other certain breeds of dogs are now more expensive to keep in Coulee Dam and may be on the way to being banned altogether. The town council passed a dangerous dogs ordinance last week that named pit bulls as a type of breed famous for being aggressive and a fighter. The Raider Cross Country team was beaten Saturday by their own bus. Enroute to an invitational meet at Connell, the team bus broke down near Coulee City. By the time the replacement bus arrived it was too late to continue to Connell. 20 Years Ago... Full story
Donna Mae (Shaw) Hamilton, passed away suddenly on Monday, Sept. 22, 2014, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee. Donna was born in Coulee Dam, Wash., on March 20, 1944 and raised by her parents Amos and Mary Shaw in Belvedere on the same property she was living at the time of her death. Donna graduated from Coulee Dam High School in 1962. Throughout her childhood Donna was active in 4-H. It was during 4-H summer camp in 1958 at Lost Lake that she first met Roy Hamilton. They began dating a... Full story
John Combs Sr, passed away Friday, Sept. 26, 2014 in Omak, Wash. Memorial servi... Full story
Jennika Hill of Electric City, WA., competed at the Night of Champions Bodybuilding event and placed first in Women's Physique. The event took place Saturday night at the Northern Quest Resort and Casino in Spokane. Jennika's next event is the Northern Classic in Tacoma, Wash.... Full story
Leah L. Frank and Stanley M. Paul Jr. of Keller, Wash., are proud to announce the birth of their daughter Nevaeh Jaz Lynn Paul, born Friday, Sept. 19, 2014, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee. She weighed 7 lbs., 2 oz., and was 20 inches in length at birth. Siblings include MaryJanne Frank 10, Scarlette Frank 2, and Hunter Paul, 1. Maternal grandmother is Sally M. Frank. Paternal grandparents are Marcella Wapato and Stanley Paul Sr.... Full story
On Sunday, Oct. 12, Grand Coulee Church of the Nazarene will be celebrating its 75th Anniversary. Former Pastor Ron Hunter will be preaching and a Potato Feed following the service. The service starts at 10:45. All are welcome to attend.... Full story
OES to Meet The Order of the Eastern Star will hold Initiation at its October 9 meeting. It will be Chapter Dress and short form. Refreshments will be provided by Joyce Moore and birthday cake by Bonnie Farr. Mosquito District to meet Grant County Mosquito District will hold its regular monthly meeting Wednesday, Oct. 1, at 7 p.m. at the Electric City city hall. American Legion Post 157 Meets The American Legion Post 157 holds legion meetings on the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Vets’ Center in Electric City. All veterans are we... Full story
The Grand Coulee Public Library is hosting an Early Literacy Fair to promote early literacy skills to parents of pre-kindergarten age children. The fun, free event, takes place at the library on Tuesday, October 7 from 5:30 - 7pm. The literacy fair is most ideal for children ages 5 and younger. It will be entertaining and educational as children move to different stations and activities set up for the event, each with a different objective. Language Development, Book Knowledge and Appreciation, Phonological Awareness, Print Awareness, and Alpha... Full story
Grand Coulee Dam School District directors Monday night OK’d the hire of people in eight positions: • Shannon Peterson, Title I paraprofessional • Jennika Hill, one-on-one paraprofessional • William Kemble, bus driver and transportation supervisor • Mary Schilling, director, 21st Century Grant and PLTW Grant • Wendy Olbricht, one-on-one paraprofessional • James Caddy, eighth-grade boys basketball coach • Stephanie Anderson, one-on-one paraprofessional.... Full story
Jake French dreamed of working in the woods as a forester before a tragic accident shattered his dreams. After becoming a quadriplegic, he emerged as an inspirational speaker and author. The author of a book titled “Life Happens. Live It!”, French will be at Big Bend Community College on Oct. 8 celebrating Disabilities Month with a 1 p.m. presentation in the Masto Conference Center. The public is invited to the free event. French is a university of Idaho graduate who still is a big fan of anything outdoors. While his condition makes his lif... Full story
The tennis courts are being completely redone at Lake Roosevelt High School. The project started this last week and they will be finished in time for spring play. The courts were so badly cracked that most of the tennis matches had been moved to the Coulee Dam town courts near the old swimming pool in Cole Park. For $246,000, the district will get state-of-the-art courts built with “post-tension” concrete with an acrylic overlay. The courts will be blue, with a green area surroundiing them . — Roger S. Lucas photo... Full story
