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by Jacob Wagner Lake Roosevelt students got a taste of what it's like to work at a hospital, an environment some could end up working at one day. Coulee Medical Center helped give LR students the experience of what it might be like to be a surgeon, nurse, or medical assistant during a career fair held at the LR gym on Oct. 5. There, high school students from LR, Almira-Coulee-Hartline, and Wilbur were able to speak with CMC employees and participate in activities that simulated surgery, CPR, dra...
High school can go beyond the rigidity of reading, writing, and arithmetic that we sometimes think of it as, and Lake Roosevelt proves that by offering classes that are a little different. LR’s class catalog includes options that readers may not have been offered when they were in school, classes such as Rock Band, Journalism, American Sign Language, Native American Literature, and Natural Fire Science. Such classes engage students in ways that may be more appealing than more traditional classes, offer skills that can be useful in careers, o...
Okanogan County’s burning restrictions have been extended through Oct. 28, a notice from the county’s Emergency Management department said Monday. Restrictions had been set to expire Oct. 15, but with no recent rain and none expected for two weeks, the county’s Fire Advisory Committee recommended restriction continue. That means no field, pile, rubbish, slash, yard vegetation or non-emergent agricultural burning is allowed on unincorporated private lands within Okanogan County. Recreational fires must be attended at all times and be conta...
Okanogan County Sheriff says his office has gotten multiple reports of someone phoning people and claiming to be with the sheriff’s office. He’s not, Sheriff Tony Hawley said. The resident is asked to call a number on a “very urgent” matter. The number they are asked to call, 509-414-7003, is not a number in the county, but is supposed to be associated with the Chattaroy, Washington area. The name given is not that of an employee in the sheriff’s office, and “Okanogan” is pronounced incorrectly. “Please do not provide any personal inform...
Families gather around an inflatable movie screen to watch a film at the last First Friday event of the season Oct. 7 at North Dam Park. The earlier sunset provided a good opportunity to offer the free family activity at the last of the Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce's series that started in June with a monthly venue for vendors (in background here) and a beer garden (at left in background.) - Scott Hunter photo...
Oct. 21 Start of 18-day voting period (through Election Day). Ballots are mailed out and Accessible Voting Units (AVUs) are available at voting centers. Oct. 31 Online and mail registrations must be received eight days before Election Day. Register to vote in person during business hours and any time before 8 p.m. on Election Day. Nov. 8 Deadline for Washington State voter registration or updates (in person only). General Election - Deposit your ballot in an official drop box by 8 p.m....
The reduced amount elected school board directors at the Grand Coulee Dam School District are seeking in the upcoming levy should be an easy yes for voters. Sensitive to the times we’re in and emerging from, the board changed course in July after getting feedback on an earlier proposal. In essence, they cut their ask in half. That doesn’t mean the needs are fewer, but it does show there’s flexibility in meeting long-term needs for maintenance and upgrades. Unless your property was assessed this year at more than twice what it was before (high...
My name is Mark Nash. I don’t have children at Lake Roosevelt Schools. But I do have Grandchildren and a Great Grandchild who attend school there. I have some questions for the voters. Who paid for your elementary and high school education? I know the answer to that question and so do you: your parents, grandparents, and the communities where you lived as a child. Just like their parents, grandparents and the people in the communities where they lived paid for theirs. The cost of your education may not have been as expensive then as the cost o...
Grant County Democrats thank the hundreds of friendly people who stopped by our building during the fair in August. Forty-five filled out our survey. It revealed participants’ top concerns: 1st (a tie), healthcare and sensible gun control; 2nd, protecting Social Security; 3rd, women’s rights. If these issues are important to you, we urge a vote for Doug White for Congressional District 4 Representative. Louis Logan Secretary, Grant County Democrats...
On page 42 of the recently sent Voter’s Pamphlet there is an error or typo. This involves the race for Grant Superior Court Judge between Anna Gigliotti and Melissa Chlarson. Judge Gigliotti’s statement says that she was appointed in 2011 when in fact it was 2021 by Governor Inslee. I am sure that this was unintentional, but it is an unfortunate oversight. Just trying to keep the playing field level! Thank you Kevin Danby Ephrata...
The Thai student we sponsored at the University of Washington while living in Bothell keeps coming back to me. His name is Khien, and I have mentioned him in previous columns. He was a college professor in Bangkok and already had his master’s and at that time was working on his doctorate. He had already written a half dozen books and was considered an expert on issues dealing with Mainland China. When I told him I was going to Thailand, he said he would have his nephew take me wherever I wanted to go. His nephew was taking care of his house a...
Over the past few years, there has been an uptick in crime across the nation. Unfortunately, Central Washington has been no exception to this trend. Indeed, the total number of homicides in Tri-Cities for 2022 is already at a record high compared to recent years, according to the Coroner's Office. In Yakima, drive-by shootings are becoming a regular occurrence. And that's on top of the exponential increase in carjackings and fentanyl overdoses. Much of this uptick is a direct result of "defund...
The fall meeting of the Grand Coulee High School Alumni Association will take place at the Senior Center on Main Street in Grand Coulee on Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at 1:00 P.M. If there’s something you would like included on the agenda, please contact Chairman Debbie Nelson at 633-0862 or db.nelson@hotmail.com before the meeting. Board officers for the coming year will be appointed....
The Grand Coulee branch of North Cascades Bank is collecting winter gear donations through the month of October for local children in need. Items they are seeking include new or gently used snow pants, gloves, scarves and winter boots. All items will be donated to the Grand Coulee Dam School District K-12 and will be distributed to those students in need during the upcoming cold months. Please help our local youth stay warm and dry during these challenging times....
Grand Coulee Police 9/28 - Police responded to a report of a disablied vehicle near Crown Point. A few guys were there attempting to jump the vehicle. No one was licensed to drive it, so one guy’s grandfather came to drive the vehicle away. 9/29 - Police told a man they would conduct extra patrols in the Williams Street area of Electric City where burglaries have been reported. - A man was banned from a Grand Coulee Avenue gas station following an argument with an employee. - Police stood by on Alcan Road while an ambulance crew attended to a...
The Lady Raiders soccer team won 10-3 at home in Grand Coulee against Oroville on Oct. 4. Eighth-grader Phenyx Marchand scored her first goal as an LR soccer player during the game, aided in the victory by Sawyer Steffens, co-captain of the team, who scored three goals in the game, co-captain Nautika Brown, who kicked two in, and Leighani Marconi and Taylor Tomas who scored two each for Lake Roosevelt. The ladies were scheduled to host Bridgeport yesterday, results of which will be reported...
The Raiders defeated the Trojans in Manson on Oct. 7, squeezing by with just two points 14-12. The Raiders now have a 5-1 win-loss record. Raider Chase Clark ran six yards for a touchdown to put Lake Roosevelt up 6-0. But Manson took the lead with two touchdown runs by Angel Lopez, who put Manson up 12-6 at the half. In the second half, Raider Chase Marchand caught a three-yard touchdown pass from Brit Egbert, who then ran the crucial two-point conversion to put LR up 14-12. Their next game is scheduled for Oct. 14 against league-leading, 6-0...
Lady Raiders beat Liberty Bell but lost to Okanogan in volleyball last week. The Lady Raiders won 3-0 in Liberty Bell on Oct. 4. "Playing against Liberty Bell was a lot of fun," Head Coach Meagan Caudell said. "The fans were amazing and it was an overall good game for everyone. One thing that we, as a team, are working on was serve receive, and that game felt like our hard work was paying off. We also had some good plays offensively. Zalissa [Finley] and Carly [Neddo] both did great at the net a...
Raider runners ran at East Side Park in Omak on Oct. 5. Caden Portch was the fastest Raider at the event, placing 23rd with a time of 20 minutes, 25.07 seconds. The Raiders then ran at Liberty Bell on Oct. 8 where Portch was once again the fastest Raider, finishing in 20:54. For their next meet, the Raiders are scheduled to attend the Moses Lake Invitational at the Gorge Amphitheater on Oct. 13 with races beginning at 2 p.m. Raider results Omak East Side Park Boys’ 5,000 meter Place Grade Name Time 23. 9 Caden Portch 20:25.07 39. 10 Noah H...
Grant County Port District No. 7 CHANGE OF MEETING DATE The Grant County Port District No. 7 regular meeting scheduled for 10/27/22 at 3:45pm by Telephone Conference Call has been changed to 10/20/22 at 3:45pm by Telephone Conference call, due to a lack of quorum. (Publish October 12 & 19, 2022) Grant County Mosquito District #2 PRELIMINARY BUDGET MEETING NOTICE Grant County Mosquito District #2 will hold its preliminary budget meeting along with the monthly meeting, Thursday, October 13, 2022 at 4:00 pm at 210 W. Coulee Blvd in Electric City,...
OLYMPIA – Wildfire smoke is sticking around several parts of Washington and forecasts show smoke will likely get worse before it gets better. Breathing in smoke is not good for anyone. Days of consistent smoke exposure can take a toll on your health, making it especially important to protect yourself and those around you by staying alert and doing what you can to reduce smoke exposure. When it’s smoky outside, track air quality levels on the Washington Smoke Information website and follow related health recommendations. Do your best to stay ind...