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News, views and advertising of the Grand Coulee Dam Area
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Tony Wilson, a 1995 graduate of Lake Roosevelt High School, retired from the military recently after serving 20 years in the U.S. Army. Wilson retired as a master sergeant and served as a combat engineer and explosives ordnance disposal specialist. He served combat deployments to Bosnia, Kosovo, Kuwait, Iraq and Afghanistan, and has received the Bronze Star with two Oak Leaf clusters, the Army Commendation Medal with Oak Leaf cluster, the Army Combat Badge, the Master Explosive Ordnance Disposal Badge, the Meritorious Service Commendation... Full story
Regional Director Lorri Lee has selected Rob Skordas as the new deputy regional director for Power and Infrastructure in Reclamation's Pacific Northwest Region. Skordas began his new position Oct. 17. He replaces Terry Kent, who will retire at the end of this year. "Rob's years of managing complex power projects, combined with his on-the-ground experience at Grand Coulee Dam, will be a great asset to the region," Lee said. "His expertise will go a long way to support Reclamation's mission of... Full story
Five Coulee Dam firefighters who are retiring, and collectively have served over 150 years, were honored last Friday at a North Dam Park barbecue. Pictured from the left, with their years of service, are Robert Carlson (34), Bonnie Femling (34), Ben Alling (40) and Brett Seaver (30). Not pictured is Robert Jackson, who had 16 years service. Others with over 30 years service who are continuing as volunteers are Carl Sheehy, Ken Dexter, Leonard Sanders, Rick Paris, and Dale Carriere.... Full story
Larry and Gerry Boyd, of Coulee Dam, are proud to announce their grandson, Aaron Boyd Galbraith, completed his three-year residency in internal medicine and will be joining a Kaiser Permanente Primary Care Clinic in Arvada, Colorado, this month. Galbraith, the son of Allan Galbraith and Lorena Boyd, of Wenatchee, Wash., graduated from Lewis-Clark State College in Lewiston, Idaho, in 2008, with a degree in Biology. While at LCSC, he ran cross country and track, and was an Academic All-American.... Full story
Marty and Sally Blum are celebrating 64 years together, 60 as husband and wife. The two married June 8, 1956, at Grand Coulee Dam Community Church. Sally Ann Foisy was born in Mason City, Washington and Martin Leroy Blum in Spokane, Washington. The couple has two children, Kathy Marie Wang of Spokane Valley, Washington, and Martin Robert Blum of Coulee Dam, Washington. Marty and Sally have resided in Coulee Dam since 1991. A celebration will be held at the family's residence with close friends... Full story
Fred and Valeta Long, of Grand Coulee, will celebrate 70 years of marriage on Saturday. They were married April 2, 1946. Home from World War II, Fred had not thought he would ever get married, believing that he would never meet a woman who met his expectations. "But the moment I saw her, I knew she was going to be my wife," he said. "It's been a good 70 years." Fred, 93, and Valeta, 90, have lived in Grand Coulee for the last 23-and-a-half years. Friends and family are invited to a celebration... Full story
Our Okanogan County commissions are considering a grave injustice to families and the future of our county, thinking that a “potential” budget savings solution is to send our presently troubled children out of sight and out of mind. The Omak juvenile detention facility is aged and needs to be brought up to code. But, doing a cost/benefit analysis of capital improvement costs, operating costs and lost jobs against outsourcing this responsibility to another facility 140 miles away is incomprehensible and irresponsible. Do the commissioners have a... Full story
Dakota Green, 8, shows the buttercup confirming the coming of spring. He and his father, Kerry Green Jr., found the buttercups near Keller Ferry on Feb. 14. - Submitted photo... Full story
Bruce and Ida Gamboa, of Electric City, Washington, are happy to announce the marriage of their daughter, Jewel, to Cameron Stevenson, of Lind/Ritzville, Washington. Cameron is the son of Dale Stevenson and Jan Deife. They were married in Seattle, Washington, on Sept. 19, 2015, at the Ballard Bay Club. The ceremony was officiated by Troy McVicker. Paige Gamboa and Alex Stapleton served as matrons of honor. James Stevenson and James Saetre were the best men. The bridesmaids were Katie Kelsh, Ali... Full story
Tom and Kathy Skordas, of Coulee Dam, Washington, are celebrating their 55th wedding anniversary December 5. The couple were wed in Salt Lake City, Utah, on December 5, 1960. They lived in the coulee since 1967 when Tom began his career with the United States Bureau of Reclamation, retiring in 1995. They have two sons, Robert and Richard, and four grandchildren.... Full story
Recently Sonja Everett had the privilege of a five-generation photo with her family. Right to left: Sonja Everett, her son, Richard Avey; his daughter, Elizabeth White; her daughter, Bridget Sanders; and, on Richard's lap, Bridget's daughter, Emily Sanders. – submitted photo... Full story
Richard and Lucy Carpenter recently celebrated their Golden Anniversary on a Honolulu, Hawaii vacation, including a cruise to many other islands and Maui. Richard and Lucy (Haydock) were united in marriage at the First Christian Church in Bremerton, Washington in 1965. The couple has made their home in the Grand Coulee area since 1985. Richard retired as an electrician at the USBR and Lucy as a Central Services Tech at Coulee Community Hospital. The couple has two children: Richard Carpenter... Full story
Carl and Sandy Sheehy of Electric City, Wash., are proud to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their son, Kevin, to Kati Carberry, daughter of Jim and Sue Carberry of Eagle, Idaho. Sheehy is a 1987 graduate of Lake Roosevelt High School. He received a bachelor's degree in business from Eastern Washington University, and works for Hewlett Packard as a tech rep. Carberry attended the University of Idaho and Boise State for graduate school. She currently works for the Idaho... Full story
Venus St. Martin and Christopher Lezard of Electric City, Washington, will be exchanging vows at 3 p.m., on Saturday, August 14, 2015, at the Banks Lake Pub in Electric City. The bride is the daughter of Darius St. Paul, of Coulee Dam, and Venus Endicott, of Lewiston, Idaho. Lezard is the son of Calvin and Annabelle Lezard, of Elmer City, Washington.... Full story
The Coulee Dam Class of 1965 celebrated its 50-year reunion the weekend of July 25. From left to right – back row: Tag Grier, Leonard Holt, Arla Conway, Bob Dunham, Sherry Whitelaw Marshall, Ron Koester, Ben Logue, Bob Hargrove, John Ridlington, Jim Elliott, Ron Johnson, Frank Atkinson. Front row – Mrs. McCormick (teacher), Wayne Clemens, Liz Steed Bock, Tom Krebs, Vivian Pierre, Linda Iannetta Logue, Nancy Smith, Shannon Rawley McClean, Sharon Gigous Odegard, Betty (BJ) Atkinson Nichols and... Full story
Allison Kathleen Small and Samuel Alden Rise were married on July 18, 2015 in Federal Way, Washington. Allison is the daughter of Greg Small and Gail Small, both of Federal Way, WA. Sam is the son of Ralph and Linda Rise of Elmer City. Allison and Sam are both graduates of Pacific Lutheran University. Sam is a math teacher at TAF Academy in Federal Way and Allison is a school psychologist in the Kent School District. The couple is honeymooning in Kauai and will return to their home in Federal... Full story
Bridget Gabriel Sanders and Chris Sanders are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Emily Ann Casey Sanders. Emily was born on Saturday, July 4, 2015, at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane. She weighed 5 lbs., 8 oz., and was 18 inches in length at birth. Maternal grandparents are Elizabeth White of Spokane and Ricky Gabriel of Nespelem. Paternal grandparents are Laura Sanders of Spokane and Robert Hatch.... Full story
TeriJayne Owen, daughter of Terrence Jay and Deanne Owen of Grand Coulee, Washington and David Samuel Osborne, son of Kendall Joseph and Linda Joy Osborne of Sammamish, Washington, were married on June 13, 2015 in Snohomish, Washington. The Owen-Osborne wedding was held in the historic and beautiful Belle Wedding Chapel with Stephen P. Hall, M.D. acting in the role of minister and officiating the ceremony. Following their wedding and reception, David and T.Jay went on their honeymoon and spent... Full story
Kailah Tanaye' Nanamkin, from Keller, the daughter of Castina Jordan, of Nespelem, and Charles Nanamkin, of Brewster, was crowned Miss Indian Seattle Seafair Princess last weekend, her mother said. She turns 17 on Thursday.... Full story
Luke Seekins, son of Janet Seekins of Elmer City, a 2008 graduate of Lake Roosevelt High School, graduated from the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado May 28, with a bachelor's degree in systems engineering. He is a 2nd Lt. in the Air Force and will be stationed at Randolf Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas, where he will train to be a remotely piloted aircraft pilot.... Full story
Bruce and Ida Gamboa of Electric City, Wash., are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Jewel Noelle, to Cameron James Stevenson of Ritzville, Wash. Jewel is a former graduate of Wilbur High School and Cameron graduated from Lind/Ritzville High School. Jewel and Cameron are both currently employed and reside in the Seattle area. They will be married on September 19, 2015, in Seattle at the Ballard Bay Club.... Full story
Gordy and Gay Deppman are excited to announce the engagement of their daughter Megan Deppman, to James Van Geystel, the son of Jim and Debbie Van Geystel. James and Megan are both former graduates of Lake Roosevelt High School. James graduated from Eastern Washington University in 2012 and is currently employed with the Bureau of Reclamation. Megan is a 2013 graduate from Spokane Falls Community College and is currently employed with the Grand Coulee Dam School District. They couple set their... Full story
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey and Lisa (Sammy) Loe of Yakima, Wash., are pleased to announce the engagement of their son Tanner Christian Loe to Kateri Tekakwitha Town, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nathan and Jane Town of Yakima, Wash. The future groom is a 2010 graduate of Lake Roosevelt High School, Coulee Dam, Wash. He graduated from Bellevue College in 2012 with an Associate of Arts degree in Digital Video Production. He is currently employed as a News Assistant/Editor with KIMA TV in Yakima, Wash. The... Full story
Betty and Eugene Fields of Electric City will be celebrating 65 years of marriage on Tuesday, March 10, 2015. The couple, 75 year residents of the Grand Coulee Dam area were married in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, March 10, 1950. They have four children and eight grandchildren.... Full story
Alissa Mansker, Grand Coulee, has been awarded a $500 scholarship by the Royal Neighbors Foundation. A one-time payment will be made to her college of choice and will be used to help fund tuition, room and board, and books. Since its creation in 1961, the Royal Neighbors of America Scholarship Program has awarded more than $4 million to its members to assist with the costs of continuing education. The annual program accepts applications from its beneficial members until March 1 each year.... Full story