News, views and advertising of the Grand Coulee Dam Area
News, views and advertising of the Grand Coulee Dam Area
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In June, I asked my grandson, Marcus, what he learned in kindergarten this year. I expected him to say that he learned to read or count to 100. Instead, he said, “I learned to be kind.” I’ve been pretty healthy most of my life so I haven’t worried about germs or viruses or “catching” anything. I’ve always washed my hands before I ate or after I used the restroom and relied on my immune system to keep me safe. I got all the vaccines that I needed to attend school or travel abroad, but I didn’t get the “extra” ones that were suggested but not r...
I appreciate the “public service announcement” in last week’s Star newspaper concerning sexual abuse and information about available hotlines and help. Since not everyone, especially teens, seniors and those with special needs, is able to travel 50 or more miles to receive emergency or ongoing care for their mental health issues, what, if any, services are available closer to home? I realize our community sits in extreme corners of several counties and that it’s difficult for our hospital to persuade medical professionals to work in our are...