News, views and advertising of the Grand Coulee Dam Area
News, views and advertising of the Grand Coulee Dam Area
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Frances Louise Chigbrow, 93, born October 7, 1919, in Kirwin, Kan., to Charles and Gertrude Townsend passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee, Wash. In Kirwin, Kansas, on October 8, 1939, one day following her 20th birthday Miss Frances Townsend married Mr. Raymond Chigbrow, with whom she would share the next 47 years. During the construction of the third power- house in 1967, they lived next to their daughter Shery in the government housing outside of... Full story
Loved by all who knew her, Elsie Mae (Lemery) Picard, 80, passed away with family by her side at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee, Wash., on Thursday, October 11, 2012. Elsie entered this world May 21, 1931, into the home of Pete and Louise (Smith) Lemery of Boyds, Wash. After attending school at St. Mary’s Mission, Elsie married William Wayne Picard on March 27, 1947, who sadly passed away after over 50 years together. Survived by five children: Linda K. Hogan (Philip), Randall L. “Bucky... Full story
Angila Flim and Sean Robertson of Grand Coulee are proud to announce the birth of their daughter Kaylee Ann Marie on Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee. She weighed 6 lbs., 11 oz., and was 19-1/2 inches in length at birth. Siblings include Dyllian, Lucis, Katelyn, Shyann, Hailey (mother’s) and Lexi Robertson (father’s). Maternal grandfather is Harlen Flim of Missouri. Paternal grandparents are Bill and Evelyn Robertson of Chewelah. Great-grandmother is Alice Flim of Minneapolis, Minn.... Full story
A variety of activities this Saturday will make up the “Coulee Fall Festival,” including hay rides, kids’ karaoke, a community-wide yard sale and a pet show, all just for fun. The Coulee Fall Festival replaces the former Moonlite Madness celebration held later in October. Get decked out, and dress up your pet, for a pet show at the skateboard park. The event begins at 10 a.m. and should be fun for both you and your pet. Remember to bring your leash. There are no restrictions on what kind of pet you bring. Bob Valen, who has been working on th... Full story
Phillip William George was born March 22, 1946, in Seattle, Wash., to Peter Sidney and Edith Bessie Williams Rosario. He was born Phillip Peter Rosario but was later adopted by his stepfather Russell R. George and his name became Phillip William George. Phil died Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012, at the American Lake Veteran’s Administration Home in Tacoma, of “agent orange” which he contacted in Vietnam. He is an enrolled member of the Nez Perce Tribe. He grew up on the Colville Indian Reservation in Cou... Full story
Grand Coulee Police 10/1 - Coulee Playland reported that someone had taken two full 6-gallon gas cans from boats the firm rents. The loss was reported at $160, and the firm planned to review its security cameras to see if the theft was caught on camera. - A passenger’s explanation of why he wasn’t wearing his seatbelt didn’t sit too well with an officer who asked him why. The man responded that they had just left the house. When the vehicle was stopped it was a quarter mile away from the driver’s house. The passenger was cited on the seatbel... Full story
Grand Coulee Police 9/17 - A woman on 2nd Street in Electric City told police that she was in the process of moving out of a house and that when she went there the next day the front door had been broken into. She asked for special patrols so it wouldn’t happen again. - Whitley Fuel advised police that a customer reported that a man was harassing customers at their Grand Coulee station. After hearing a description of the man, police recognized who it was and asked if the station would like to have the man banned from the property. The c... Full story
Lisa and David Gale of Provo, Utah are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Lenora Jacquelyn Gale, born Wednesday, August 15, 2012, at Utah Valley Regional Medical Center in Provo, Utah. She weighed 8 lbs. 11 oz. and was 20.5 inches in length at birth. Maternal grandparents are Thomas and Jacquelyn Reese of Coulee Dam. Paternal grandparents are Craig and Cynthia Gale of Orem, UT. Great-grandparents include A.J. and Roseann Bate and Leah Gale.... Full story
A girl for Raymond/Johnson Stephanie Raymond and Matthew Johnson of Grand Coulee are proud to announce the birth of their daughter Holly Denise Johnson on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee. She weighed 6 lb., and was 19 inches in length. Maternal grandparents are Reyan and Denise Raymond. Paternal grandfather is David Johnson. Great-grandparents are Carol Johnson, Jim Johnson, Cheryl Flowers-French and Hollis Meyer.... Full story
Cory and Krystal Christman of Elmer City are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter Payton Louise Christman on Monday, Sept. 24, 2012, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee. She weighed 7 lbs., 12 oz., and was 20-1/2 inches in length at birth. Siblings include Kaden 3-1/2 and Collin 2. Maternal grandparents are Kerry Green of Elmer City and Kelly Eldefonso. Paternal grandparents are Ora and Frank Christman of Elmer City and Dannee Pierre of Laramie, Wyo. Great-grandparents are Gaylene and Larry Green, Patricia Antioquia, Vivian... Full story
Uriah and Betty Connors of Grand Coulee are proud to announce the birth of their daughter Evalyn Idalia Connors on Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee. She weighed 8 lbs., 10 oz., and was 21-1/2 inches in length at birth. Siblings include Katrina and Amy Connors. Maternal grandparents are Corina and Larry Thornton of Burlington, N.D. Paternal grandparents are Edith Jacobs of Grand Junction, Colo., and Kyle Connors of Fairbanks, Alaska.... Full story
A whole lot of things are happening Saturday, Oct. 13, during the chamber of commerce’s new Coulee Fall Festival. Free hayrides are planned behind a horse-drawn wagon. Another highlight will be a pet parade down Midway Avenue. Chamber Secretary Debbie Starkey said those bringing pets are asked to wear a costume to make the event more colorful. There’s no cost for those taking part in the parade. Staging area will be in Pepper Jack’s parking lot at 9:30 a.m. The 10 a.m. parade will take place on Midway Avenue. Karaoke for kids will be offer... Full story
Thelma J. “Teila” St. Paul (57) was born February 13, 1955, in Nespelem, Wash., to John and Christine (Dick) Lezard. Teila passed away in Spokane, Wash., surrounded by her beloved family on Wednesday morning, September 19, 2012, at Sacred Heart Medical Center. A graduate of Riverside High School in Anadarko, Okla., Teila attended Northwest Indian College of Bellingham, Wash. On June 28, 1998, she married Darius “Kanie” St. Paul in an outside ceremony at North Dam Park in Grand Coulee. A member... Full story
Thelma J. “Teila” St. Paul (57) was born February 13, 1955, in Nespelem, Wash., to John and Christine (Dick) Lezard. Teila passed away in Spokane, Wash., surrounded by her beloved family on Wednesday morning, September 19, 2012, at Sacred Heart Medical Center. A graduate of Riverside High School in Anadarko, Okla., Teila attended NW Indian College of Bellingham, Wash. On June 28, 1998, she married Darius “Kanie” St. Paul in an outside ceremony at North Dam Park in Grand Coulee, Washing... Full story
Rebecca Miles-Heilman and Levi Redd are proud to announce the birth of their son Jackson Alexander Redd on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee. He weighed 6 lbs., 7 oz., and was 19 inches in length at birth. Maternal grandparents are Chay and Jerry Heilman of Grand Coulee. Paternal grandfather is Robert Redd of Yakima. Great-grandparents are Judy Kitchen of Pinehurst, Idaho, and Angelina Valenzuela of Freemont, Calif.... Full story
I would like to thank all our fire fighters. My daughters are married to volunteer fire fighters who live in Waterville, and I know what they go through. So with that said, I believe this is a great time to stop and think — how can I help? We can donate to our LOCAL units, encourage our young men and women to volunteer with the EMTs or fire fighters or Red Cross locally, or just community service. They are more help to us trained than untrained. Other communities have flooding and the youth bag sand, deliver food to those on the line, or help w... Full story
Grand Coulee Police 9/3 - Police were told a man was going to kill himself. He was reached near Martin Road and told the officer that did indeed want to kill himself because of stress and said he was just putting his plan together. The officer took the man to Coulee Medical Center where he was put in the care of a mental health official. 9/5 - Two people who went to the hospital to visit a patient scared the patient, who asked medical workers if one of them had a gun. He asked that no visitors be allowed to his room. The two men returned the... Full story
A Grand Coulee woman was struck by a truck Friday while walking on Alcan Road and flown by helicopter to Spokane for treatment, but may face drug charges when she returns. The truck was driven by Wayne Fowler, 58, who said that Angelette Joy Obendorf, 33, was talking on a cell phone and just stepped in front of his vehicle on the “s curves” on Alcan Road. Fowler loaded Obendorf into his vehicle and took her to Coulee Medical Center’s emergency room, where she resisted treatment and hospital authorities contacted the police. While placing Obendo... Full story
Larry W. Hall, Sr., 69, of Electric City, peacefully passed away Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012, at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane. Larry was born on October 3, 1942, to Ruby and Ernest Hall of Omak, Wash. Larry entered the Navy in 1959 and rose to the rank of Lt. Commander before retiring after 22 years of service. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War and received several service commendations, including the Silver Star for gallantry in action. The Silver Star is the third-highest combat... Full story
Amy and Mykel Parker of Coulee Dam are proud to announce the birth of their son Morgan on Monday, August 27, 2012, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee. He weighed 7 lbs., 2 oz. and was 19-1/2 inches in length at birth.... Full story
Lake Roosevelt High School is one of 10 schools in the nation that got word last week that it has been awarded a million dollar federal grant to help students succeed. The Grand Coulee Dam School District was advised late last week by U.S. Sen. Patty Murray that Lake Roosevelt High School has received a four-year demonstration grant for Indian children totaling over $1 million. Demonstration grants provide financial assistance to projects to develop, test, and demonstrate the effectiveness of services and programs to improve the educational... Full story
Dale Steven Hilson, 52, passed away suddenly on Monday, August 20, 2012, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee. He was born August 26, 1959, in the Coulee Dam Hospital to Jack and Dolores (Godfrey) Hilson. Dale went kindergarten through high school in the Grand Coulee Dam School District and attended Eastern Washington University where he was a member of the Rifle Team. Dale returned home to help with the family-owned newspaper “The Star” up until they sold it in 1985. Dale worked for Har... Full story
It’s a girl for Ward/Chaney Lacey Ward and Colby Chaney of Coulee Dam are proud to announce the birth of their daughter Paisley Jean Chaney on Sunday, August 26, 2012, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee. She weighed 8 lbs., 12.7 oz., and was 22 inches in length at birth. She joins brother Colin at home. Maternal grandprents are Debbie Ward of Electric City and James Ward fo Abbeville, S.C. Paternal grandparents are Danny and Shelly Chaney of Electric City. Great-grandparents are Francis Reyes of Newman Lake and Frank and Debbie F... Full story
Grand Coulee 8/16 - Police found a large white fluffy dog loose on Burdin Boulevard. The dog was taken to the veterinary clinic and later picked up by its owner. 8/17 - A Grand Coulee man was cited for reckless driving and hit and run when the vehicle he was driving left the road on “A” Street and crashed into a utility pole. The vehicle suffered $2,000 damage and the driver had a broken nose which was treated at Coulee Medical Center. The man, after treatment, walked away from the hospital and later called police to talk with them about the in... Full story
Three people were pulled from the water in Lake Roosevelt between Crescent Bay and Eden Harbor last Wednesday evening after their boat had capsized. When word of the incident reached boaters at Spring Canyon, Javier P. Baca from New Mexico, took off in his boat to try to locate the capsized boat. He reached the boat and pulled two women from the water. A third person, the operator of the boat, was pulled from the water by Levi Seylor and Chester “Chip” Baer, who towed the small, partially submerged, flat-bottom boat to Crescent Bay. The two...