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Grand Coulee Police 10/6 – Police responded to a report of harassment from a man at North Dam who said he was afraid of his former wife who always carries a firearm. He said court papers had been served on him during his child custodial time and claimed it was a violation of a court order. Police advised him to have a child custodian contact the court about the violation, but then could find no such protection orders for either party. 10/8 – Police stopped and ticketed a driver for an expired registration, having no insurance, failure to car...
Keep Smizing! No, that’s not a typo … it’s just us appreciating seeing your eyes light up when you visit us at the library! While we miss seeing your actual smiles, we are committed to providing valuable resources and services in our communities — and the best way for us to do that is if you keep wearing a mask when you visit. Thank you for helping us stay open. Feeling Lucky? We are excited to announce the start of our new Lucky Day collection! Do you love reading newly released books or watching the latest movies? Then this collect...
Eagles Ladies Auxiliary to Hold Joint Meeting The Ladies Auxiliary of the Eagles Lodge will be holding a Joint Meeting on Sunday, Ocober 10 at 1 p.m. All members are welcomed. Please wear masks. New Cancer Support Group Cancer patients, caregivers, and survivors have been gathering semiweekly to talk, in a safe environment with honesty about the physical, emotional and spiritual impact of cancer. The group meets the first and third Thursdays of the month at 6 p.m. in the multipurpose area of the Nazarene Church. Face masks and social...
The brilliant fall color in our landscapes is a magical transformation that happens each year. And the science behind it is just as intriguing. Each fall as the days shorten our deciduous trees and shrubs begin this transformation. The plants produce less of the chlorophyll that gives leaves their normal green color. The existing chlorophyll starts breaking down, revealing the underlying pigments of yellow, red or orange. The carotenoid and xanthophyll pigments assist the chlorophyll in...
Dr. Patrick Carrillo, Clinical Director for Outpatient Behavioral Health at Confluence Health, will offer strategies for dealing with the “winter blues” in a free virtual program hosted by NCW Libraries. The program will be at 7 p.m. Oct. 19 and will be held through the Zoom digital meeting platform. Attendees will hear from Dr. Carrillo, a licensed psychologist, and then have the opportunity to ask questions through the chat features that Carrillo will answer live....
A couple runners in Run the Dam's 5K or 10K event stop to re-hydrate at a station staffed by volunteers John and Cheryl Pryor Saturday....
Almira Boy Scouts Porter Wood, Edward Jennings, Vaden Brownly, Jeremy Pinar, and Dylan Peterson of Troop 35 get a donation from the Les Schwab manager, who gave them a road kit Wednesday. The boys were in Grand Coulee seeking items for an auction to help fund troop activities. Should be a badge for that. - Scott Hunter photo...
The Run the Dam race last Saturday provided a good backdrop for an overdue get-together for the family of Felix and Liz Marcolin of Grand Coulee. Felix, 84, took first in his age category in the 10k. Grandson Calvin Marcolin, 9, also took first in his age group. And grandson Christian Ludwig took second among the 16-20 year-olds. From left: Felix Marcolin, Grand Coulee; Kerin Marcolin Ludwig, Pullman; Calvin Marcolin, Omak; Christian Ludwig, Pullman; and Kathy Marcolin Andrade, Pensacola,...
Volunteers make community events run, as anyone who has tried to organize one knows. Run the Dam director Kelly Busch sent a list of volunteers for last weekend’s big foot race, which collected about 250 registrants, with her thanks. Run the Dam Volunteers Amanda Davis Sophia Silva Sadie Trotter Francie Albertson April Gabbert Solveig Chaffee Michelle Pryor John & Cheryl Pryor Brenda Turner Kinley Turner Linnea Turner Geannie Austin Marcia Snyder Peggy Nevsimal Brian Buche Windy Bolger Carrie Anthony Billie Hasenwinkle Jessica Steinert R...
HALF MARATHON Place Bib Name Gender Age Time 1 288 Sam Collins Male 27 1:29:49 2 277 Shawn Bussert Male 44 1:29:57 3 339 Aaron Zimdars Male 28 1:36:20 4 341 Jodi Brautaset Female 46 1:36:59 5 301 Nick Jewell Male 19 1:42:19 6 317 Mark Olsen Male 44 1:42:54 7 287 Kristen Christensen Female 36 1:42:56 8 307 Frank Lopez Male 20 1:45:37 9 310 Adam McConnell Male 35 1:50:31 10 319 Mark Padillo Male 35 1:50:31 11 272 Shanna Brown Female 42 1:52:22 12 85 Whitney Bowman Female 32 1:52:43 13 338 Adam Zbinden Male 34 1:54:27 14 330 Robert Teal Male 33...
Grant County Fire Dist. 14 to Meet Grant County Fire District #14 will hold it’s regular monthly meeting Monday, September 27, 2021 at 7:00 pm at the Electric City Fire Barn. Free Hazardous Waste Disposal Friday Grand Coulee Dam area residents may dispose of household hazardous waste for free on Friday, September 24 from 12 pm to 4 pm at the Delano Regional Transfer Station. This event is for waste generated by households only. Participants must remain in their vehicles and all waste must be in the trunk or the bed of a pickup. Containers will...
Do you have children in school or college? Are you continuing your education or taking classes to learn new skills? This fall we urge you to think of your library card as an essential school supply! Whether you’re headed to the classroom or are learning at home, NCW Libraries offers a broad range of physical and digital resources for students, parents and educators. Please check out our homeschool and back-to-class resources! Live Zoom storytime Join our librarians for a half-hour of stories, songs ad movement for preschool-aged children e...
A late-summer stand of wild sunflowers thrives under blue skies in front of Steamboat Rock Monday. For the local weather outlook, see our forecast at right. - Gwen Hilson photo...
NCB Collecting Supplies for Back to School The Grand Coulee branch of North Cascades Bank is collecting school supplies for local children in need. Cash donations are also welcome and will be used to purchase additional supplies. All items will be distributed to schools in the Grand Coulee Dam School District. Donations will be accepted at North Cascades Bank during the month of August. Questions call Jerri Smith at 633-1700. Food Bank to be Closed Care & Share Food Bank will be closed Sept. 3 for Labor Day weekend. Regular hours will be...
Masquers Theater will hold its Membership Gala on September 10 beginning at 7:00. This year’s theme is ‘Going to the Sock Hop”. Attendees are encouraged to wear their poodle skirts and duck tail hair. The event is open to the public. Due to State Covid 19 mandates, masks will be required. Masquers entertainers will be singing 1950’s popular songs. Memberships and Season Tickets for the 2021-22 season can be purchased that night. The Blooper award, the Hall of Fame, and the MOPET award will be given. It is great to be able to bring enterta...
Grant County Fire Dist. 14 to Meet Grant County Fire District #14 will hold its regular monthly meeting Monday, August 30, 2021, at 7:00 pm at the Electric City Fire Barn. NCB Collecting Supplies for Back to School The Grand Coulee branch of North Cascades Bank is collecting school supplies for local children in need. Cash donations are also welcome and will be used to purchase additional supplies. All items will be distributed to schools in the Grand Coulee Dam School District. Donations will be accepted at North Cascades Bank during the...
The Coulee Dam High School All-Class Reunion was held the weekend of August 6-8, 2021. Those in attendance that participated in the picture, from left, are, in the front row: D'Arcy Tatshama, Jacquie Corsmo, Bev Steed, Joan Carley, James Bickford, Connie Babler, Adella Romero; in the second row:Kathy Renteria, Karen Morley, Linda Zlateff, Danny Zlateff, Bob Drake, Brenda Lewis, Margaret Busenbark, Aleta Rice, Darlene Wilder, Ian Wilder; in the third row: Bill Lenney, Olive Gray, Ellen Ayers,...
NCB Collecting Supplies for Back to School The Grand Coulee branch of North Cascades Bank is collecting school supplies for local children in need. Cash donations are also welcome and will be used to purchase additional supplies. All items will be distributed to schools in the Grand Coulee Dam School District. Donations will be accepted at North Cascades Bank during the month of August. Questions call Jerri Smith at 633-1700. Food Bank to be Closed Care & Share Food Bank will be closed Sept. 3 for Labor Day weekend. Regular hours will be...
Steve Giesse, left, and Eric Smith recently went to Kettle Falls to sturgeon fish and were lucky to catch these giants. Giesse's was 59-1/2 inches long and Eric's was 56 inches. - submitted photo...
A free ice cream social is set for 6 p.m., Wednesday Aug. 18, at North Dam Park. Sponsored by Faith Community Church, the social will be held under the gazebo. Come join us for some free ice cream....
Grant County Mosquito District 2 to Meet The Grant County Mosquito District #2 will hold its monthly meeting at 4 p.m., Thursday, August 12, at 210 W. Coulee Blvd., in Electric City. Food Bank Hours Change Care & Share Food Bank is open Fridays from 1-3 p.m. with inside service. No more drive through. Please wear a mask. Cancer Support Group Cancer patients, caregivers, and survivors have been gathering semiweekly to talk, in a safe environment with honesty about the physical, emotional and spiritual impact of cancer. The group meets the first...
The Grand Coulee branch of North Cascades Bank is collecting school supplies for local children in need. Cash donations are also welcome and will be used to purchase additional supplies. All items will be distributed to schools in the Grand Coulee Dam School District. Donations will be accepted at North Cascades Bank during the month of August. Please help us prepare our local youth for the new school year! If you have any questions about the school supply drive, please call Jerri Smith at 633-1700. North Cascades Bank is a division of Glacier...
The sixth all-class reunion sponsored by the Grand Coulee High School Alumni Association will take place August 13-14th, 2021. Held every fourth year to coincide with the Olympics, the reunion was cancelled last year because of Covid-19, but so were the 2020 Summer Olympic Games! This year’s reunion will begin at 6 P M on Friday, August 13, 2021, with registration and a time of visiting at the covered picnic area above the Gehrke windmills at North Dam Park. Some individual classes will hold get-togethers Friday or Saturday evening at the h...
Grand Coulee Eagle Auxiliary will be holding a 2 p.m. meeting on the first and third Monday of the month. Applications are now being accepted for membership. For more information call Margie at 633-3443....
Story times are some of the most popular and well attended programs in our libraries, and we’ve missed doing them as much as you’ve missed bringing your children to them. We are happy to announce that some of our libraries are once again offering in-person story times with some modifications to keep staff and patrons safe during the pandemic. For now the story times will be outside at our libraries or at community venues near our libraries. Here is the August schedule: Cashmere: Yoga story time, 10:30 a.m. Aug. 11 and Aug. 25 at Riverside Par...