News, views and advertising of the Grand Coulee Dam Area
News, views and advertising of the Grand Coulee Dam Area
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CMC Guild to offer goods at Colorama The Coulee Medical Center Guild will have a booth at the Colorama Festival at North Dam Park selling Moso bags, seasoned salts, plants, and both coffee and cold water. Students’ rock painting draws police Eighteen Lake Roosevelt students were confronted by police for painting rocks in the vicinity of Crown Point. Police were told that painting the rocks was a tradition of the senior class, but the officer explained that it is illegal to do so. A list of the students was given to the principal of the s... Full story
Ashley Duclos and Dagan Collins of Electric City, Washington, are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Kazdyn Marie Collins, born Thursday, April 14, 2016, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee. She weighed 6 lbs., 5 oz., and was 19 inches in length at birth. Siblings include Kylie Duclos, 13-1/2, Kayden Duclos, 8, and Kyron Collins, 2. Maternal grandparents are Tonya and Krayton Duclos, of Electric City. Paternal grandparents are Pat and Shirlene Collins ,of Spokane. Great-grandparents are Ray and Lynda Duclos, Kaye and Frank... Full story
Whitney (Johnson) Bowman and Logan Bowman, of Grand Coulee, Washington, are proud to announce the birth of their son, Xaiden Tobiez Bowman, born Monday, April 25, 2016, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee. He weighed 8 lbs., 1 oz., and was 19 inches in length at birth. Maternal grandparents are Nancy Johnson and Duane Johnson. Paternal grandparents are Julie Seylor and Merv Seylor.... Full story
Shondean Shorty and Zack Dick Sr., of Nespelem, Washington, are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Scarlett Jo LaVaya Dick, born Wednesday, April 27, 2016, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee. She weighed 7 lbs., 7 oz., and was 20 inches in length at birth. Siblings include two brothers, Zaland and Zachary Dick Jr. Grandparents are Jossie Dick and Shelley Dick. Great-grandparents are Joan Sammaripa and Ricky and Kathy Joseph.... Full story
There will be free health screenings available for the general public here April 28. The Grand Coulee Lions Club, in cooperation with Coulee Medical Center, will have the Northwest Lions Foundation mobile screening unit on hospital grounds from 12 to 6 p.m. Screenings for blood pressure, glaucoma, diabetes, sight and hearing will be available, free for all local residents interested. The Lions Health Screening Unit is a professionally-equipped, state-licensed mobile unit staffed by healthcare professionals, Lions Club members and volunteers.... Full story
Ostenberg/St. Peter have a girlWashington, are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Chanley RaiAnn Ostenberg, born Friday, April 15, 2016, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee. She weighed 7 lb., 7 oz., and was 19 inches in length at birth. Maternal grandparent is Alex Boyd. Maternal great-grandparents are Del and Peggy Ostenberg. Myers/Greene have a boy Loni Myers and Kyle Greene, of Coulee Dam, Washington, are proud to announce the birth of their son, Leo Nicholas Scott Greene, born Friday, April 15, 2016, at Coulee Medical... Full story
Ashley and Charles (Victor) Landeros are proud to announce the birth of their daughter Westlyn Ruth Landeros, born Tuesday, April 19, 2016, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee. She weighed 9 lbs., 11 oz., and was 20-1/2 inches in length at birth. Siblings include Kaylee, age 11, and Damon, age 10.... Full story
Loni Myers and Kyle Greene, of Coulee Dam, Washington, are proud to announce the birth of their son, Leo Nicholas Scott Greene, born Friday, April 15, 2016, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee. He weighed 7 lbs., 8 oz., and was 20 inches in length at birth. Siblings include Nova Greene, age 2, and Casey Greene, age 5. Maternal grandmother is Connie Myers. Paternal grandparents are Margret Kalal and Russell Greene. Great-grandparents are Sheila Gendron, Joseph Myers and Vivian Kalal.... Full story
Grand Coulee Police 4/11 - An Electric City man who had run out of gas, and whose car was blocking the entrance to the Department of Transportation yard, asked for a courtesy ride to his home so he could get some gas and get his car moved. The officer gave him an hour to get his car moved or it would be towed. - Police checked on an open door at the Department of Transportation building in Electric City and found an employee inside. - An Electric City resident reported that someone had used his credit card in California on two occasions. -... Full story
Electric City survey is online The Electric City Parks and Trails survey is now online. The link to the survey questions is www.surveymonkey.com/r/electriccityparks. For those who want a hard copy of the survey questions, they are available at city hall. Electric City is seeking information from residents to help shape how to proceed with its plan to put a trail system and parks in the city. Spaghetti feed is for a good cause A spaghetti dinner this Saturday will help fund a trip for local sixth graders from Lake Roosevelt and Nespelem schools... Full story
There will be a Grand Coulee Community Blood Drive on Monday, April 18, from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the community room at Coulee Medical Center. The drive is jointly sponsored by the Inland Northwest Blood Center and the Grand Coulee Community Blood Drive Volunteers led by Sommer Hicks.... Full story
Coulee Medical Center has announced its participation in the National Rural Accountable Care Consortium — a program designed to help rural Medicare patients live long, healthy lives. As part of the new program, CMC will hire and train a care coordinator to work closely with patients — helping seniors stay healthy, get care when needed and avoid costly and wasteful repetitive tests. The medical center will also have access to information to help its physicians evaluate the services of distant specialists, hospitals and other healthcare pro... Full story
A crisis is upon us. A father recently reached out to me and had an idea for a column. He had noticed a scary situation taking form with a group of young people. This group was and is a tight-knit community type of clique that speaks of death constantly, especially suicide. This misled group counsels each other, hides each other and recruits others that are in vulnerable situations. They have formed a pact or a family of the misguided, if you will. This whole area has been affected by the sorrowful effects of suicide. We have seen it take our y... Full story
Jessica and Alex Tufts, of Electric City, Washington, are proud to announce the birth of their son, Charlie David Tufts, born Tuesday, April 5, 2016, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee. He weighed 8 lbs., 1.5 oz., and was 20-3/4 inches in length at birth. He joins brother Jackson, age 2, at home. Maternal grandparents are Bob and Cathy Sternberg. Paternal grandparents are John and Patti Tufts. Great-grandparents include Shirley Sternberg and Dave and Phyllis Tufts.... Full story
Chamber to Meet The Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce will meet at noon this Thursday, April 14, at the Moose Lodge in Grand Coulee. General business will be discussed. CMC Guild to Meet Coulee Medical Center Guild will hold its regular meeting Monday, April 18, at noon. Okanogan County 4-H New Leader Training A training and orientation for all new 4-H leaders, and current leaders who would like a refresher, is scheduled for Tuesday, April 26, starting at 6 pm. This is the last training scheduled for spring. A light meal will be... Full story
Residents of Electric City could receive a Parks and Trails Survey as early as this week. The survey asks more than 20 questions about how residents view their city and what their needs are for the future. The survey came out of a community meeting held Jan. 20, at Coulee Medical Center, and is tied to Electric City’s plan to put in a pathway and trail system using tourism-dedicated lodging tax funds to do so. The survey was developed by Grant County Health District and was provided to Electric City’s Parks and Pathway Advisory Committee for... Full story
A Lake Stevens man led Grand Coulee police officers on a chase and withstood getting hit with tasers at least four times Monday morning before finally being subdued. Arrested and taken to Grant County jail Monday was Kyle A. Simpson, 26, who had allegedly taken a number of clothing items from the Variety Store without paying for them. Police were called and found Simpson near the trailhead at SR-155 and Federal Avenue. Police Chief John Tufts instructed Simpson to stop, but he wouldn't. When... Full story
I would like to say thank you to officer John Tufts, the Grand Coulee EMTs and the staff at Coulee Medical Center for their outstanding care for my mom, Bobbi, during her distress. I am so thankful to live in an area where people really step up and show their true care. We need to remember to thank them for their service to our community. So to you I say, thank you and God Bless you for your service! Your friend, Vicki Ratcliff... Full story
Tanisha Amaro and Charlie Craig of Grand Coulee are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Andi Angelyne Craig, born Saturday, March 26, 2016, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee. She weighed 6 lbs., 11 oz., and was 19 inches in length at birth. Maternal grandparents are Cheryl Paul and Gregory Amaro Sr. Paternal grandmother is Anita Frank.... Full story
Kara Jean (Thomas) Duarte, of Keller, Washington, is pleased to announce the birth of her daughter, Ramsii Rae Thomas, born Saturday, March 26, 2016, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee. She weighed 8 lbs., 5.5 oz., and was 21 inches in length at birth. Siblings include Atom 5, Alastar 3, Rocksand 2 and Abel 1. Maternal grandparents are Richard and Laura Thomas of Nespelem.... Full story
Tolanna and Billy Drywater of Keller, Washington, are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Cambria Beau Drywater, born Wednesday, March 30, 2016, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee. She weighed 7 lbs., 15 oz., and was 19 inches in length at birth. Siblings include James, Johnny and Sunnie. Maternal grandparents are Clarita Vargas and Robert Underwood. Paternal grandparents are Tina and Val Drywater. Great-grandparents are Clara and Julia Vargas Sr. and Mary and Johnny Drywater.... Full story
Grand Coulee Police 3/26 - An Electric City man living on Fourth Street told police that three individuals were on his property without permission. The three said they were looking for gas because their vehicle was low on gas. The trio told police that they got angry when the man called them thieves. They were told by the officer that they were parked in front of a felon’s house, which raised the level of suspicion. 3/28 - An officer noticed a Wilbur driver, known to have a suspended license, driving near A Street and SR-174. The officer caught... 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
Chamber to Meet The Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce will meet at noon this Thursday, March 31, at Junkers on Main Street in Grand Coulee. New Coulee Medical Center doctors Dr. Sam Hsieh and Dr. Elizabeth Hsu will be the guest speakers. Care and Share Food Bank Is Open Fridays The food bank at the Church of the Nazarene has normal operating hours every Friday from 2 to 4 p.m. It is located at the Church of Nazarene, Hwy 174, Grand Coulee. The bank still can use clean, plastic grocery bags. Local AA Meetings Confused in the Coulee AA... Full story
Danika Williams and Damon Day, of Coulee Dam, Washington, are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Robbi Lorraine Day, born Monday, March 14, 2016, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee, Washington. She weighed 8 lbs., 15 oz., and was 20.5 inches in length at birth. Siblings include Taloulah Day and Dixie-Lyn Day. Maternal grandmother is Flodell Williams. Paternal grandparents are Dawn Duncan and William Tonasket. Great-grandparents are Dixie Bushbacher and Joseph and Mary Tonasket.... Full story