News, views and advertising of the Grand Coulee Dam Area
News, views and advertising of the Grand Coulee Dam Area
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Wed., Nov. 28 - Dinner Shepherd Pie with Hamburger & Potatoes, Mixed Vegetables, Fruit Platter, Pudding Parfait. Thurs., Nov. 29 - Dinner Elmer’s Bean & Bacon Soup, Fruit Salad/Relish Tray, Cornbread/Cake, grocery shopping and errands with Sara. Fri., Nov. 30 - Breakfast Link Sausage, Eggs, Country Potatoes, Toast, Fruit Bowl & Orange Juice. Mon., Dec. 3 - Breakfast Bacon & Eggs, French Toast, Peaches, Orange Juice. Tue., Dec. 4 - Dinner Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Green Salad, Broccoli & Cauliflower Medley, Cook’s Choice Dessert with... Full story
The Coulee Pioneer Museum is looking for members that want to preserve the history and heritage of the Grand Coulee Dam Area. The museum is moving forward with plans to gather information, photos, personal histories, and much, much more about the area. The name is “Coulee Pioneer Museum”. We have a tax number, logo, a slate of officers and an address. With memberships and donations, we will open a bank account soon. At this time we are looking for a donated area where we can gather information and work on projects. One day we will grow big enou... Full story
St. Dunstan’s Church will hold services at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2, this week only. Regular Sunday services resume at 9 a.m. the following week.... Full story
The Trees of Sharing trees, decorated with ‘wish’ ornaments for more than 150 local children, are all around town. Trees are located in Grand Coulee at Coulee Hardware, Safeway Pharmacy, and North Cascades National Bank, and at the Coulee Dam Federal Credit Union, Bank of America and Harvest Foods in Coulee Dam. You can contribute to a child’s joy by taking one or more ornaments from any one of the trees and shopping locally for a gift based on the information given on the ornament(s). Wrapped packages with the paper ornament securely attac... Full story
The Grand Coulee Dam School District board got a lesson in color combinations as architect Cameron Golightly, from Design West, reviewed the color schemes of the new K-12 school Monday night. He explained that the K-6 wing would be a bit more colorful than the 7-12 wing which will have more “grown up” colors. Golightly reviewed color schemes for flooring, wall coverings and countertops during his presentation. The color schemes reflected earth tones, similar to those being considered for the outside of the building. Board members were qui... Full story
Students of the month for October from GCD Middle School include, from left: Brianna Whybark- 5th, Braxton Hernandez- 6th, Hotona LaCourse- 7th, Will Friedlander- 8th.... Full story
Center School students of the month for September and October... Full story
Those interested in joining the ski club should attend a meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 12, at 5 p.m. at the Nespelem School library, or 6:15 p.m., at the LRHS library. Students must attend with parent for information and sign up. Any questions call Sue Dickey 633-1555 evenings... Full story
Hires, etc. The Grand Coulee Dam School District board accepted one resignation, approved a leave and stipend and made seven hires Monday night. Kyle Desautel’s resignation as head boys basketball coach was accepted and the board hired Jeff Brisbois to take his place. Michael Rounds, a Middle School Title VII paraprofessional, was given a requested leave. Hired were Senneatt Hodge, night custodian at Center School; Stephanie Hermetz, high school nurse on a one-to-one role; Jaci Gross, seventh grade girls’ basketball coach; Brooke Meinzer, Grand... Full story
Friends of Rachel Club members will share with the community a message against bullying at a family event Dec. 3 at 6 p.m. at The Village Cinema. Club members will discuss their projects and the impact Rachel’s Challenge is having on the community. The presentations will be followed by a movie shown for attendees of the family event. Any family event attendees wishing to stay for the movie need to bring a canned good donation to benefit the local food bank.... Full story
Eight students joined the Lake Roosevelt High School chapter of the National Honor Society in a ceremony Oct. 29. Inducted were Shay Duclos, Zachary Erickson-King, Andrew McCure, Katelynn Schilling, Hayley Seylor, Jazmyne Sumner, Cassidy Trapani and Coltin Williams. Their induction brings the society’s number to 29.... Full story
Lake Roosevelt High School is sending its robotics team to two competitions in December. The six-student team is made up of Tim Loch, Jordan Charles, Corbin Wilder, Joshua Wilder, Devan Black and Brady Black and coached by Jeremiah Seekins. The school board gave its approval for the trips Monday night, learning that the cost associated with the travel was being borne by a grant from the 21st Century group. The first trip, this Saturday, Dec. 1, will take the team to Ellensburg for the First... Full story
A documentary video, about a concerted cross-reservation effort to reduce traffic deaths from a high of about one every other week to two last year, has won an award. “Traffic Safety Successes on the Colville Reservation”, produced by the Washington Traffic Safety Commission, received recognition from filmmakers earlier this month. During the 37th Annual American Indian Film Festival in San Francisco, Calif., Nov. 10, the documentary won the award for Best Industrial. The film was directed by M.... Full story
Terry Lee Sharr, 57, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012, after a short stay in the hospital. Born on March 6, 1955, to Harry and Joan Sharr, he was the eighth of 12 children. Terry never married and didn’t have any children, but was loved very much by all who knew him. He was born in Springfield, Ore., and grew up in Grand Coulee having graduated from high school there in 1973. Terry went on to Big Bend College’s nursing program, graduating as an LPN in 1975, then on to Columbia Basin Col... Full story