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Dawn Lovelace had none of the risk factors for breast cancer. She got it anyway. “I’m a woman … that’s my risk factor,” she said in a recent interview. The nurse and midwife, who basically founded the obstetrics program at Coulee Medical Center 23 years ago, took her own medical advice and went in to CMC for a screening mammogram in January of 2017. “Unreality,” she said of the news. “The sinking in was very hard.” By the following September, Lovelace had had four surgeries. “I’m fine. I’m cancer free,” she said in July. She decided to “emb...
Tolanna and Billy Drywater, of Keller, Washington, are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Jae Byrd Drywater, born Wednesday, July 25, 2018, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee, Washington. She weighed 8 lbs., 7 oz., and was 20 inches in length at birth. Siblings include James, Johnny, Sunnie, Cambria, Marshall and Wyatt. Maternal grandparents are Clarita Vargas, of Nespelem, Washington, and Robert Underwood, of Taholah, Washington. Paternal grandparents are Tina and Val Drywater and Anita Hulbutta, of Oklaho... Full story
Betty and Uriah Connors, of Coulee Dam, Washington, are proud to announce the birth of their son, Beauregard Benjamin Connors, born Tuesday, July 31, 2018, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee, Washington. He weighed 8 lbs., 6 oz., and was 21.25 inches in length at birth. Siblings include Katrina 10, Amy 7, Eva 5 and Donna 2. Maternal grandparents are Kori Thornton and Larry Thornton, both of Elmer City. Paternal grandparents are Edith Jacobs and Robert Connors.... Full story
Grand Coulee Police 7/23 - An officer who was asked by an unknown person to check on the welfare of some chickens on Stevens Avenue in Electric City found the animals to be in good health. - A Spokane woman’s car was damaged in a hit-and-run incident at the La Presa restaurant parking lot. Video surveillance showed a man carrying a child get into a black Ford pickup truck and strike the vehicle, but the footage wasn’t high enough quality to read the license plate. Damage to the vehicle, a dent on the rear passenger side door, was estimated at...
Coulee Dam 7/9 - An officer investigating a report of a .22 caliber gun being fired on River Drive instead found someone using a high-powered air rifle to shoot at gophers in the backyard. 7/11 - An officer took a form to an out-of-town victim of car theft so she would be able to report her vehicle stolen. - A driver on Lone Pine Road was told that his clocked speed of 73 miles per hour was “a little excessive” for the 35 mph zone. The driver was issued a citation for speeding. 7/12 - A burglar alarm was set off by a door not being closed all t...
Jayme Ma Jackson and Jesus A. Castaneda, of Elmer City, Washington, are proud to announce the birth of their son, Hux’lee Alberto Castaneda, born Wednesday, July 4, 2018, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee, Washington. He weighed 7 lbs., 9.3 oz., and was 20 inches in length at birth. Maternal grandparents are James Jackson Jr. and Toria Sandaine. Paternal grandparents are Rodrigo N. Castaneda and Maria Francisca Aguirre. Great-grandparents are James Jackson and Gloria Marchand and Robert and Peggy Sandaine....
Kara Thomas and Dylon Johnson of Nespelem, Washington, are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Amerailia Sweet Journey Johnson, born Thursday, July 5, 2018, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee, Washington. She weighed 8 lbs., 1 oz., and was 21 inches in length at birth. Siblings include: Atom, Alastar, Rocksand, Abel, Duarte and Ramsii Thomas. Maternal grandparents are Richard Thomas of Nespelem and Laura Tulee of White Swan, Washington. Paternal grandfather is Raymond “Dode” Louie of Nespelem....
Jazmyne Marchand and Daniel Tonasket Jr. are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Bella Tonasket, born Sunday, July 8, 2018, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee, Washington. She weighed 7 lbs., 5 oz., and was 20 inches in length at birth. Maternal grandparents are Desiree Hertenstein and Steve Marchand. Paternal grandparents are Daniel Tonasket Sr. and Rhondi West. Great-grandparents are Veronica Nee and Charlie LaPlante and Frenchy Tonasket and Jean Tonasket....
Breanna Johns, of Creston, Washington, is proud to announce the birth of her daughter, TaeLynn Ma’Ree Johns, born Monday, July 9, 2018, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee, Washington. She weighed 5 lbs., 14 oz., and was 18-3/4 inches in length at birth. Sibling includes Rita Jo Johns, age 9. Maternal grandmother is Laurie Johns. Great-grandparents are Norm and Dolores Willett....
A guy who had brightly colored hair in his youth, but wears a tie to work now, would like to see the local skateboarding scene grow to include more features at the park, local competitions, and more, and would like all the support he can get from local skaters. Ben Hughes, a commissioner on the Coulee Area Park and Recreation District since February, has a background in skateboarding himself. "I started skating in 1985 on a bright orange banana board (now called Penny boards)," Hughes says, and...
Celeste M. Kehoe and Tommy-Lee Turner of Coulee Dam, Washington, are proud to announce the birth of their son, Takoda Bluewolf Turner, born Sunday, July 1, 2018, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee, Washington. He weighed 9 lbs., 12 oz., and was 21 inches in length at birth. Sibling is 2-year-old sister, Grace M. Turner. Maternal grandparents are Monica Conant and Jeff A. Kehoe. Paternal grandmother is Marilynn Turner.... Full story
Dusty Rose Aubertin and Dustin Cole Munger, of Grand Coulee, Washington, are proud to announce the birth of their son, Dayze Hyrum Aubertin/Munger, born Saturday, June 2, 2018, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee. He weighed 7 lbs., and was 20 inches in length at birth. Maternal grandmother is Tricia Aubertin of Keller, Washington. Paternal grandparents are Candy Munger and John Strickert of Grand Coulee. Great-grandparents are Doc and Dianne Mellon and George Munger. Aunt is Velvet Rain... Full story
The idea of building a community wellness center has not died. Coulee Area Park and Recreation District commissioners talked Monday night about reviving the topic for further pursuit after a couple years of its stagnation. “We could maybe get that thing back on the table in a discussion mode,” Commissioner Bob Valen said. “I would like to see it resurrected again.” Although still enthusiastic, Valen said he was not optimistic, knowing the cost of such a project. He said when CAPRD explored the idea a few years ago, architects gave a rough e...
Catherine Olive (St. Clair) Kirk, 69, of Brewster, Washington, passed away peacefully in her sleep November 23, 2017, at the University of Washington Hospital with complications from her 35-year battle with a genetic liver disease. She was surrounded by family and friends who reminisced with her, prayed with her and sang her favorite songs and hymnsCathi was born January 16, 1948, in Coulee Dam, Washington. She moved to Brewster at the age of 10. She was blessed to have four sisters and two... Full story
Notice of Change of Regular Meeting Date Public Hospital District No. 6, Douglas, Grant, Lincoln, & Okanogan Counties, Wash. Public Hospital District No. 6, Douglas, Grant, Lincoln and Okanogan Counties, Washington; which operates Coulee Medical Center and Coulee City Clinic, will be changing the regular board meeting date for the month of June. The next board meeting will be held Thursday June 28, 2018, at 11 a.m. in the Coulee Medical Center training room. (Publish June 13 and 20, 2018) GCD School District #301J REQUISTION STATEMENT OF... Full story
Coulee Dam Police 6/2 - An alarm at the National Park Service headquarters on Crest Drive was a false alarm set off by a worker. 6/5 - An officer returned a dog running at large on Camas Street to its yard, but was unable to contact the owner. Grand Coulee Police 6/11 - An Electric City man pulled over near the four-corners area for driving with expired tabs was found to have a warrant for a misdemeanor and taken into Grant County Jail. 6/12 - An Electric City man reported a truck filled with garbage parked illegally on private property....
A wide variety of free kid-friendly activities will be offered throughout the community for Koulee Kids Fest this Saturday, June 16, including a live show from entertainer Leapin’ Louie Lichtenstein. Children will get a “passport” showing the station where each activity is located, and get their passport stamped at each station. When a child gets six or more stamps on their passport, they will be entered into a raffle to win fun prizes at the end of the day’s activities. Passports can be picked up at the Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Comm...
Yes, the fireworks off Grand Coulee Dam will be on July 4 this year. Doing the show will be Rocketman Pyro, out of Spokane. It is the third straight year for the Spokane firm to light up the top of Grand Coulee Dam. Speaking for Rocketman Pyro, Dan VerHuel said the firm is planning about a 20-minute display. Workers will start setting up the show, using some 40 cases of explosives, about 9 a.m. July 4. “Once we gain access to the top of the dam, we are not allowed outside the gates until the show is over,” VerHuel stated. The show starts right...
A Celebration of Life for Donna Louise Hart-Bird will take place at 11 a.m., on Saturday, June 16, 2018, at Faith Community Church in Electric City, Washington. Donna passed away Wednesday, April 25, 2018, in Grand Coulee, Washington. Her family requests that donations be made in her memory to: Coulee Medical Center / Long Term Care, 411 Fortuyn, Grand Coulee, WA 99133. Please sign her online register at stratefuneralhome.com. Strate Funeral Home, of Grand Coulee, Washington, is honored to be serving Donna’s family.... Full story
Notice of Public Hearing Town of Elmer City The Town of Elmer City will conduct a Public Hearing to consider the Six Year Comprehensive Street Program for 2019 – 2024. The Public Hearing will be held at Elmer City Town Hall, 505 Seaton Ave., Elmer City, WA., on Thursday, June 14, 2018 at 6:55 P.M. All interested persons will be given opportunity to provide written or oral comment at said meeting. Gary Benton, Clerk/Treasurer (June 6 and 13, 2018) Town of Elmer City OPEN MAYOR POSITION The Town of Elmer City has an open mayor seat. The mayor p... Full story
Grand Coulee Police 6/5 - An officer checked on a trailer on Jackson Avenue in Electric City with its door open. The landowner said the tenant hadn’t paid rent for nine months and he was trying to get the trailer removed. A walk-through disclosed that the inside of the trailer was a mess, but no one was inside. The trailer was secured. - A Spokane man was arrested and taken to Grant County jail after an incident at North Dam Park in which he allegedly lied about his name twice and violated a protection order for a woman who was also in the park...
Children of the coulee will get some stamps in their event “passport” on Saturday, June 16, when Koulee Kids Fest will be held all around the community. Stations will be set up at area businesses where children can enjoy a variety of free activities, including painting piggy banks at North Cascades Bank, chalk drawing at Coulee Medical Center, building a dam and a river at the Grand Coulee Dam Visitor Center, piloting pedal boats at Coulee Playland, eating free ice cream at Coulee Creamery, and more. Children will get stamps in their “pa...
Grand Coulee Police 5/29 - “Scooby” is causing trouble for its owner on East Grand Coulee Avenue by barking. The white- and brown-spotted dog got the owner a citation for not being licensed and causing a disturbance by barking. It wasn’t the first time the dog has caused complaints for neighbors. - Later, “Scooby” got in trouble again, this time at Coulee Playland, where it allegedly attacked a young Labrador-husky mix, injuring it in the jowls. The owner of the injured dog, from out of town, called police from Ephrata while on the way home...
Grand Coulee 5/14 - Police stopped a driver on Alcan Road when an officer saw a truck whose registration had expired in 2012. The driver, who claimed to have just purchased the truck, was cited for the registration problem and having no insurance. - A woman living on Crest Avenue in Electric City reported to police that she thought someone had put sugar in her gas tank. 5/15 - Police saw a woman near the post office in Grand Coulee who tried to get out of sight when she saw the patrol car. She was identified as a woman wanted on a Department...
Randall Ray Holt, of Elmer City, Washington, passed away at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane, Washington, on Wednesday, May 9, 2018. He was born on June 12, 1963, at Newport, Oregon, to Leonard and Beatrice Holt. He attended school at St. Helens, Oregon, and Vancouver, Washington. He was a musician, singer and enjoyed writing music. He is survived by his ex-wife, Ann Beleau, of Elmer City, and sons: Danny Holt, who is currently in the U.S. Marines and stationed in Okinawa,... Full story