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Doctors and other health care providers at Coulee Medical Center have vowed to quit if the hospital’s chief executive officer doesn’t leave, one frustrated doctor finally told The Star last week. Dr. Jacob Chaffee said the situation is critical and that doctors would already have resigned if they hadn’t been convinced to stay. “He’s my fourth CEO,” Chaffee said of Chief Executive Officer Scott Graham. “I’ve never seen it like this. The morale throughout the hospital is horrible.” In an interview Wednesday, Chaffee said he resigned as chief medi... Full story
A semi loaded with cement crashed at the bottom of the hill below Grand Coulee Dam on highway 155 Wednesday morning. The big rig pulling double tanker trailers, reportedly full of cement (the dry powder, not the mixed concrete) was headed north down the steep hill alongside the dam when it left the road to the right just below the Visitor Center, just as it entered the town of Coulee Dam. It overturned about 100 feet or less off the roadway after crossing the lawn and missing trees and power...
Nic Alexander leaves opposing defenders in his wake on his way through a large yardage gain during an ad hoc Thanksgiving Day flag football game at Grand Coulee Dam Middle School. Brian Walters organized the "1st Annual Grand Coulee Turkey Bowl" using Facebook. Now he's trying for a New Year's Day game. - Scott Hunter photo... Full story
Coulee Dam mayor-elect Greg Wilder will get the use of the community room, without charge, to conduct his swearing in ceremony, Dec. 23, officials said this week. Wilder had asked for use of the room for special swearing in ceremonies for himself, and two new council members — Gayle Swagerty, Duane Johnson — and possibly returning Councilmember Bob Poch. Swearing in the new town officials will be U.S. Attorney Mike Ormsby of the Department of Justice, Eastern Washington. Wilder and Ormsby have been friends for some time. The use of the roo... Full story
An Elmer City couple needs some help with their near 2-year-old baby, Victoria. Victoria was born with brain damage and eyesight problems to Stephanie Detwiler New and Daniel New Detwiler. (The two determined to keep their own names when they were married so each took the other's as a middle name.) Their baby, who will be 2 in March, suffers from optic nerve damage and brain damage and requires constant attention. These conditions require that the couple take Victoria, whose nickname is "Tori,"... Full story
A letter from Port District 7 went out to a targeted list asking them to attend a meeting Dec. 12, to discuss possible improvements to the Banks Lake Golf Course. Port District commissioners got the idea of applying for a grant to improve the course from Colville Tribal planner and grant writer Frank Andrews Jr. Andrews had attended a previous Port District meeting but the agenda was so long he didn’t have time to speak to commissioners. That changed in the port’s November meeting and Andrews outlined the possibility of applying for a grant wit... Full story
It’s library light time A special program is planned for the Etheta Anderson Grand Coulee Library on Thursday, Dec, 5. from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. A special lighting of the library, a repeat of last year’s program, is planned. The library, a branch of North Central Regional Library, is located at 225 Federal Avenue. The ceremony will usher in the Christmas season in Grand Coulee with door prizes donated by local businesses, caroling, refreshments, and both the young and old will see Santa Claus arrive in a Grand Coulee fire truck. Visitors will als... Full story
The Colville Tribes' Fish & Wildlife (CTFW) staff have been counting the Okanogan River Chinook salmon spawning, a tribal press release said. Biologists and fish technicians spend six to eight weeks each year conducting aerial and on-the-water surveys to document where, and how many fish are spawning in the Okanogan River. "This year's run appears to be a strong return, at or slightly above recent averages," said Keith Wolf, project leader for the Chief Joseph Hatchery Science Program. "It will... Full story
After reading the article last week about “Administrators: CMC need to focus on long-term survival,” I would just like to add a couple of my thoughts! Mr. Graham, I do not know you… wouldn’t even recognize you if I saw you walking down the street and I am sure you are a good man who does mean well … but… what you stated about our doctors, “We don’t want them to go, we don’t think that’s a good solution for our community … we have to be mindful, though, that people can move on with their lives … so you have to be prepared.” I just want... Full story
I recently became aware of a tradition in our area that is on the brink of extinction, and that because of a few people that don’t live here, it has squeaked by the last few years. The Annual Winter Grand Coulee Bird Count. Never heard of it? Well, neither had I until over the holiday week I had to a chance to sit down with Gary Kuiper. Some of you know who he is, but most of you most likely do not. Who he is, is not nearly as important as what he did while he lived in the Coulee many years a... Full story
Washington State Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler made national news when he quickly rejected President Obama’s call for insurers to extend individual health insurance policies cancelled because of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), also referred to as Obamacare. While five million insurance policies have been cancelled to date, the Obama administration estimated that as many as 18 million of these policies will be cancelled because of the ACA. Here in Washington state, some 290,000 people h... Full story
Ten Years Ago A New York City play will focus on a former Grand Coulee resident. “The Good Faith” written by New York City playwright Harold Dean James will follow the life of Richard Rawe former Grand Coulee native. Rawe is the son of the late Dave Rawe, and co-owner of Rawe and Rauch Hardware. A rash of burglaries has hit the city of Grand Coulee. Sandwich Gardens, Siam Palace and Galaxy Pizza weren the latest victims. Police have interviewed owners, collected evidence, dusted for fingerprints and interviewed possible suspects. The case is... Full story
Joyce Va Laire Metzger was born June 9, 1934. She was born in Parma, Idaho, to Howard George Dice and Edith Montana Cox Dice. She grew up in Parma and Boise, Idaho. Her mother died when Joyce was 5 years old. After a long and courageous health battle, she passed away Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2013, and went home to be with our Savior and her beloved sons. She spent her last days doing family genealogy in her own home. Genealogy had been a life-long love. In 1950, she married Bruce Owen in Emmett,... Full story
The officers and board of directors of the Grand Coulee High School Alumni Association have decided it’s necessary to meet more often and on a regular basis. Dates selected are the third Wednesday of the months of February, May, and October to coincide with the main objective of the organization, the awarding of scholarships each spring to graduates of the local high school. The scheduled time will be 1 p.m., with meetings to be held at the United Methodist Church, 405 Center Street in Grand Coulee. Reminders for regular meeting dates will b... Full story
Megan and BJ Ozbat are proud to announce the birth of their daughter Ellie Kathleen Ozbat on Monday, Oct. 28, 2013, at Providence Sacred Heart Hospital, in Spokane, Wash. Ellie weighed 7 lbs. 10 oz. and was 20 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Jerry and Julanne Birdwell of Grand Coulee and maternal great-grandfather is Charles Long of Coulee Dam.... Full story
Rose Markland of Coulee Dam is proud to announce the birth of her son Beau Lee Markland, born Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2013, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee. He weighed 8 lbs., 12.6 oz., and was 21 inches in length at birth. Sibling includes Lee J. Cawston.... Full story
Norman Senator and Elizabeth Smith of Coulee Dam are proud to announce the birth of their daughter Callie Arlene Senator born Thursday, Nov. 14, 2013, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee. She weighed 8 lbs., 5.5 oz and was 21-1/2 inches in length at birth. Siblings include Eli 18, Jamie 8, Gavin 6 and Carter 3. Maternal grandparents are Phillip Grunlose of Bridgeport and Alma Grunlose of Nespelem. Paternal grandparents include the late Arlene Senator and “Smokey” Senator (Uncle), Nespelem.... Full story
Wed., Dec. 4 - Dinner Beef Stew with Mixed Vegetables, Cornbread, Fruited Jello Mold, Brownies. Thurs., Dec. 5 - Dinner Fish & Chips, Coleslaw, Pea Salad, Banana Cream Pie. Fri., Dec. 6 - Breakfast Bacon & Eggs, Hashbrowns, Muffins, Applesauce, Orange Juice. Mon., Dec. 9 - Breakfast Bacon, Eggs, Potato Panckes, Mixed Fruit, Orange Juice. Tues., Dec. 10 - Dinner Lasagna, Garlic Bread, Winter Blend Veggies, Rice & Raisin Pudding Wed., Dec. 11 - Birthday and Christmas Dinner. Ham, Cheesy Potatoes, Scalloped Corn, Fruit Salad, Roll. POTLUCK... Full story
Chamber to Meet The Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce will meet at noon this Thursday at the American Legion Post to decorate for the Vintners & Brewers event set for Saturday night, Dec. 7. Ski/Snowboard Club Meeting Tonight Those interested in joining the Ski/Snowboard Club should attend the sign-up (and pay) meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 4, at 6:30 p.m. in the LRHS library. Parents need to attend this meeting with their child. This club is open to fourth graders and older. For more information call Sue Dickey 631-0318. Eagles #2577... Full story
Only Wenatchee and East Wenatchee put more kids on NCW Youth Football fields than the local effort that fielded 60 kids from 8 to 12 years of age this year. "That's awesome, considering we are one of the smallest school districts in the league," noted Brandon White, who coached one of two bantam teams of 8- to 10-year-olds through the two-month season that ended Nov. 2. The young players practice hard and play hard in full uniforms that reflect their local high school's team colors and mascots,... Full story
Grand Coulee Police 11/22 - A man residing on Hill Avenue showed police where someone tried to gain entry into his home by forcing the front door. The door frame was cracked and the dead bolt lock would not work right. 11/25 - An officer learned that an Elmer City man wanted on a felony warrant was in a car heading in his direction. When the car passed the officer’s location, he stopped the vehicle, and arrested the wanted man and took him to Grant County Jail. - An Ephrata man was seen by mental health officials after his mother, from Coulee C... Full story
Wed., Dec. 4 6 p.m., Basketball here with Omak. Thurs., Dec. 5 6 p.m., Basketball here with Okanogan. 6 p.m., Wresetling at Okanogan Jamboree. Sat., Dec. 7 10 a.m., Wrestling at Davenport Tourney. GO RAIDERS... Full story
IN THE TRIBAL COURT OF THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF THE COLVILLE RESERVATION Colville Tribal Credit Corporation, ) Case No.: CV-CD-2013-36051 a lending institution wholly-owned ) by the Confederated Tribes of the ) Colville Indian Reservation ) ) CHIEF OF POLICE ) PUBLIC NOTICE ) OF SALE OF Plaintiff, ) REAL PROPERTY ) vs. ) Bridget A. Boyd, a single individual ) Defendant TO: Bridget A. Boyd, a single individual, Debtor The Colville Tribal Court has directed the undersigned Chief of Police, Colville Tribe, to sell the property described below... Full story