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The Ephrata Raceway Park Motocross Series Schedule ran from March through Sept 2012. Dakota Seylor(nickname Kodman) raced 2 divisions: 1st class 7-11 year old, bike size 85cc to 150cc (Suzuki); 2nd class Super mini’s 7-16 year old, bike size 85cc to 150cc. Dakota took 1st place in both events becoming the series champ in both divisions, he rides a 85cc Suzuki. Hayley Seylor raced in 1 division, Woman’s 19” front wheel and took 1st in the last race of the season and she was 2nd over all in the s... Full story
Ron and Bonnie Rinker of Electric City are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary with an anniversary party at Banks Lake Golf and Country Club in Electric City. The event is being planned by their son and daughter-in-law Dale and Lynne Rinker of the Delrio area. Ron and Bonnie (Whitcraft) were united in marriage on Oct. 1, 1952, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. They spent most of their married life in the Delrio area and moved to Electric City in 1997. Both are retired from farming and ranching. They have two grandchildren and two g... Full story
Navy Seaman Recruit Scott D. Rosco, son of Candi M. and Gary V. Rosco of Electric City, Wash., recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. During the eight-week program, Rosco completed a variety of training which included classroom study and practical instruction on naval customs, first aid, firefighting, water safety and survival, and shipboard and aircraft safety. An emphasis was also placed on physical fitness. Rosco is a 2010 graduate of Lake Roosevelt High School of Grand Coulee,... Full story
Long-time Coulee Dam residents, L. Kent and Linda Peterson, have received a mission call from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Their service will be for a duration of 18 months at the church headquarters in Salt Lake City, Utah. Their primary assignment will be in the language production resources division as interpreter coordinators. Mr. Peterson is retired from the USBR and served as Bishop of the L.D.S. congregation in Coulee Dam for just under eight years. Mrs. Peterson... Full story
Jared and Rebecca Avey of Sherwood, Ore., are delighted to announce the birth of their son Jesse Andrew Avey. He was born Saturday, August 11, 2012, on his mother’s birthday, weighing 8 lbs., 5 oz., and was 20 inches in length. Brother Gabe, Timmy and sister Emma are happy he’s joined their family. Proud grandparents are Jan and John Avey of Electric City and Cecille and Bruce Shull of Myrtle Point, Ore. Great-grandparents include Sonja Everett, Carolyn Pachosa and Cliff and Phyllis Avey....
Allison Rice and Alexia Ryan competed in the International Girl National Pageant in Branson Missouri July 31 through August 4 according to Grandmother Carol Schoning. Allison, state beauty winner, won fourth runner up in both beauty and overall.. She also did very well in talent singing “I have a Dream”. Alexia started out the pageant winning model of the year, competing with all age divisions (baby-woman). She also won her next competition National “Little Miss” International Doll, which t... Full story
Ryan Tracy and Linsey McLennan were married on Friday, July 27, 2012, in San Diego, Calif. The wedding was an elegant ceremony in front of family and friends at the Women’s Club at Mission Beach. The bride and groom were married on the sand with a beautiful backdrop of Mission Bay. After the wedding, the couple took an extended trip back to Seattle, by way of Highway 101. A delayed honeymoon to New Zealand and Australia will take place in December of this year. Linsey is the daughter of Tom a... Full story
Wade Roberts, son of Merle and Linda Roberts of Grand Coulee, graduated from Whitworth University in May with honors. A 2007 graduate of Lake Roosevelt High School, Wade received a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a Bachelor of Arts in Sculpture. Wade will pursue a Doctorate in Molecular Plan Sciences from Washington State University beginning this fall.... Full story
Gayle Rayoum, of Coulee Dam, was crowned Washington State Queen at the TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) State Convention in Ocean Shores in May. Rayoum lost a total of 118 pounds to reach her goal and graduated as a KOPS (Keep Pounds Off Sensibly). She will represent the state of Washington at TOPS International Recognition Days in San Diego, July 5-7. Gale was also a Division winner with a 112.5-pound loss for 2011. TOPS is a non-profit support group. In 2011, TOPS members internationally lost... Full story
Madisyn and Wyatt Toulou would like to announce the engagement of their parents along with Malcom Carson Jr. who would like to announce the engagement of his mother Kisha Marie Aldrich and Ronald Carl Toulou, both of Coulee Dam. The couple has set their wedding date for Saturday, July 28, 2012, in Cole Park in Coulee Dam beginning at 3 p.m. A reception will follow in the ballroom of the Town of Coulee Dam building....
Tasheena Friedlander and James Ogle of Nespelem are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter Larryssa Leslie Lynn Friedlander born on Saturday, June 2, 2012, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee. She weighed 7 lbs., 9 oz., and was 20 inches in length at birth. Maternal grandparents are Suzette Aripa and Les Moses. Paternal grandparents are Erin Ogle and Larry Ogle.... Full story
Cody Proctor, of Grand Coulee, has been awarded a $6,000 Montana Broadcasters Association/Joe Durso Jr. Memorial Scholarship from The University of Montana. Proctor is a UM senior majoring in broadcast journalism. She is a 2008 graduate of Lake Roosevelt High School and the daughter of Gordon and Kathleen Proctor of Grand Coulee. The scholarship was established in 1999 by MBA board members in memory of Durso, who was a UM professor of radio-television.... Full story
Three local girls competed in the PNW International Girl 2012 pageant in Tacoma May 24-26 where crowns, trophies, tiaras and titles were brought home. Jaylyn Kensler, first time in a pageant, took 3rd runner up in the beauty competition and was state photogenic alternate for most original photo and photogenic winners. Alexia Ryan, 2011 Washington State Little Miss Beauty, now holds a new title, First Washington State IG Doll 2012 in the Little Miss division. In the overall competition she won... Full story
Ida and Bruce Gamboa of Electric City are proud to announce the graduation of their daughter Paige Elizabeth Gamboa from the University of Washington, Class of 2012. Paige graduated as an honor student with a degree in Communication and a minor in Diversity. Paige will be making her home in the Seattle area and working for KJR radio station in the promotions and sports departments.... Full story
The Grand Coulee Dam Federal Employees Association awarded scholarships to seven recipients this year. The people receiving their $500 scholarships this year are Paige Webley, of Spokane; Carrie Crosbey, of Cheney; Kayla Barger, of Ellensburg; Nicole Hicks, of Coulee Dam; Kramer Carlson of Coulee Dam; Mason Marin, of Electric City; and Alyissa Canady, of Missoula, Mont. The association is proud to be able to contribute to these students endeavors for higher education. All funds distributed to these students are raised by the Grand Coulee Dam... Full story
Scott Rosco and Bailey Ankney would like to announce their engagement. They are both 2010 graduates of Lake Roosevelt High School. Bailey is currently attending Spokane Community College Culinary School. Scott has joined the Navy and will be leaving for boot camp on June 13. Maternal parents are Stephanie ( Pete) Palmer and Doran ( Tony) Ankney. Maternal grandparents are Colleen and the late Fred Leskinen. Paternal parents are Gary and Candi Rosco. Paternal grandparents are Rodney and Joy Bise... Full story
Tanya Ang, left, and Areielle White will present an eighth grade piano recital Sunday, June 10, at 2 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, 348 Mead, Grand Coulee. The pianists are long-time pupils of Bonnie Wendt. The program will include classic and contemporary solos and duets. The public is cordially invited to attend.... Full story
Mr. William Sieg (Chief) of Everett, Wash., and Ms. Teresa Sieg of Coulee City, are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter Keelysandra Marie Sieg to Beau Daniel Jorgensen, son of Keith Jorgensen of Coulee City and Lori Jorgensen (Micheletti) of Electric City. Keely graduated from ACH in 2006 and moved to Everett, to pursue a degree in Human Resource Management at Cascadia Community College and Western Washington University. She graduated from Western Washington University in June... Full story
Gabe, Timmy and Emma happily announce the marriage of their mother Rebecca Dawn Shull to Jared Andrew Avey. On Saturday, March 23, 2012, the couple’s wedding reception was held at their home in Sherwood, Ore. Valerie Wilkenson was the officiant with Jared and Rebecca’s own vows recited as well as a music picture video shown of them and the children throughout their courtship. Daughter Emma danced down the aisle as flower girl. The bride’s close friend Tonya Valencia traveled from Utah to be ma... Full story
So many veterans feel confused about benefits and services they’ve earned. There’s so much to know...and so many changes from one year to the next. That’s why the nonprofit Disabled American Veterans (D-A-V) offers help. The DAV Mobile Service Office will be at the following locations to personally provide the best counseling and claim filing assistance available. Like all D-A-V services, help from the Mobile Service Office is free to all veterans and members of their families. • May 8, 2012 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.; Civic League Park, 20 South... Full story
Anyone in the community experiencing the loss of a loved one is invited to come and share support! The group meets on Thursdays at 10:30 a.m., at Coulee Dam Community Church and will meet every week after. Call 633-1790 for more information.... Full story
Jennika Hill has turned a page in her book and is anxious to get on to the next. Hill placed fourth in Women’s Physique bodybuilding competition last Saturday at the Northern Quest theater in Airway Heights. “Boy was I nervous,” Hill stated Tuesday. But, as she says, “as soon as I started to perform everything was okay.” Hill continued, “When I walked out on the stage for my one-minute routine, a big roar went up and that helped settle me down.” The roar, in part, was from a handful of Credit Un... Full story
Landon Avery is pleased to announce the forthcoming marriage of his parents Amber L. Francis and Branden D. Jorgensen. Amber is the daughter of Brenda Francis of Grand Coulee and is employed at the Colville Tribal Convalescent Center in Nespelem. Branden is the son of Virginia and Allen Jorgensen of Coulee City. He works on the Jorgensen Farm in Coulee City. The wedding will take place on Saturday, May 12, 2012, in Cole Park, in Coulee Dam.... Full story
Carey L. Reyes and Rodney J. Picking were united in marriage on Saturday, April 21, 2012, at the Hitching Post in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. The bride is the daughter of Gary and Andrean Reyes of Elk and Diana Picard of Nespelem. Rodney is the son of Steve and Cindy Picking of Omak. Rod brings to this joining three children: Wyatt, Conner and Evelyn. Carey brings four children: Tabitha, Josie, Abe and Connor and two grandchildren Ayamae and Koen. A reception to celebrate their marriage will be h... Full story
Charles Bond, of Coulee Dam, will leave for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Mission Training Center in Provo, Utah, April 18 to prepare for a two-year mission to Lisbon, Portugal. He is the son of Robert and Helen Bond.... Full story