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| Bridgeport tree carvings on display |  | Photos by Jeff Walter
Just in time for the start of school, the Bridgeport "Mustang" tree carving (left) is on display for returning students and faculty. The carving was the first of several commissioned by the City of Bridgeport and was relocated from Foster Creek Avenue to the high school at the request of the district and other interested parties. The school district and city entered into an interlocal agreement whereby the city owns, insures and maintains the carving for the benefit of the district. At Marina Park, the "Sleeping Fisherman" (right) carving has been fitted to its base for display until winter weather, when it will be stored indoors. The carving was dedicated during Bridgeport Daze in June "to those who fish the river by the Gene Durand Family." Both carvings were done by Jacob "Jake" Lucas of Bonney Lake, and join the unique artistry of Foster Creek Avenue, where there are still trees to be carved. |
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Sterling Financial completes recapitalization
| Spokane-based Sterling Financial Corporation, the holding company for Sterling Savings Bank, has announced they have met federal requirements to recapitalize.
The corporation has successfully completed its previously announced $730 million transaction raising new capital from institutional, private equity and other accredited investors. The amount of capital raised exceeds the amount required under Sterling's agreements with its regulators and restores both Sterling's and Sterling Savings Bank's regulatory ratios to levels that exceed well-capitalized thresholds under applicable guidelines, according to a recent announcement by the corporation.
"The successful completion of this capital raise helps position Sterling as a premier community banking franchise in the Pacific Northwest," said Greg Seilbly, President and CEO, in making the announcement. "Our investors have shown confidence in Sterling's value proposition and our ability to execute our strategic plan to create a strong, relationship-oriented bank. On behalf of all Sterling's employees, we extend heartfelt thanks to our customers and our communities for their loyalty and support."
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| News
| | Echols was overall winner at Terry Troxell Memorial Regatta
| Dustin Echols was the overall winner at the Terry Troxell Memorial Regatta on Lake Pateros last Saturday and Sunday.
Friday, September 03, 2010 More... |  | | Grizzly bear study underway in Cascades | How many people have told you there are indeed Grizzly bears in the North Cascade Mountains? Shoot, some people will tell you they have even seen them. Hmmmmm, oh really.
Fact is, Grizzlies were nearly hunted to extinction in the North Cascades by the late 1800s, and have been a struggling population ever since. Though the Black bear population seems to be thriving in Washington state, the Grizzlies are nowhere to be found.
Interestingly, it is the thriving Black bear population that leads to the vast majority of mistaken Grizzly bear sightings. Bill Gaines, wildlife biologist and noted bear expert with the Wenatchee and Okanogan National Forest, says they always follow up on Grizzly bear sightings.
"None have been reliable," he said. "I think the habitat is good. We have good healthy Black bear populations. We have not had many good Grizzly bear sightings."
Friday, September 03, 2010 More... | | | Brewster Senior Center offers a social outlet
| The local senior center serves Brewster, Bridgeport, Pateros and Mansfield. The Brewster Senior Center, located on Bridge Street in Brewster, offers seniors a place to gather for a hot lunch with friends, Friday night pinochle games, a thrift shop, and a great place to catch up with friends.
Thursday, August 26, 2010 More... | | | Washington Attorney General sues LCD cartel
| Attorney General Rob McKenna today announced a lawsuit accusing the makers of Samsung, Toshiba, Sharp and five other brands of liquid crystal display screens of fixing prices.
"LCD panels can comprise up to 80 percent of a product's retail cost," McKenna said. "Our investigation shows manufacturers illegally fixed prices and through this conspiracy, fleeced Washington consumers who paid too much for TV, laptops and monitors."
Thursday, August 19, 2010 More... | | | More business returns 'E-filed'
| Doing away with paperwork is really paying off for Washington State revenue collection.
Nearly 1.3 million out of 1.8 million state tax returns were filed electronically during Fiscal Year 2010, a 30 percent jump over the prior year, the Washington State Department of Revenue reported today. More than 70 percent of returns are now filed electronically and the Department expects usage to increase. Nearly 75 percent of all excise taxes are now paid electronically.
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| Schools & Sports
| | Mustangs return eight starters entering revamped league
| Bridgeport Mustangs football team returns eight starters under second year head coach Eric Schmidt and assistants Ben Varrelman, Mike Striggow and Karl Schmidt.
The Mustangs went 1-8 overall last season with a heartbreaking loss to Manson in overtime on a two-point conversion.
Bridgeport has 35 players turning out this year.
Friday, September 03, 2010 More... | | | Bridgeport soccer team return 10 starters from second place team
| Bridgeport Fillies soccer team finished second in the North Central Washington 2B League last season and return 10 starters.
Gabe Gonzalez is entering his 10th year as head coach of the Fillies and Carlos Lopez is the assistant coach.
Bridgeport finished with a 5-3 league record and an 8-7-1 overall record.
The Fillies have 28 players turning out with 10 returning lettermen and starters.
Friday, September 03, 2010 More... | | | Fillies volleyball team rebuilding after successful season last year
| Bridgeport Fillies volleyball team has 22 players turning out under 16th year head coach Calvin Stark and assistant Charlie Jenkins.
The Fillies went 10-4 in the North Central Washington 2B League and 10-6 overall to place second in league and fourth out of districts.
Friday, September 03, 2010 More... | | | Kernels to play in Northeast B-8 League
| Mansfield Kernels football team has 12 players turning out under 11th year head coach Ric Bayless and assistant Henry Austin.
Friday, September 03, 2010 More... | | | Lady Kernels return five lettermen this season
| Mansfield Lady Kernels volleyball team have 11 players turning out under third year head coach Angie Hunt and assistant Kate Schertenleib.
The Lady Kernels finished with a 6-8 overall record last season and placed fifth in the North Central Washington 1B League.
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| Sheriff's report
| | Okanogan & Douglas Sheriff & Court report 8/26/10 | Douglas County
911 Calls
Tuesday, August 17
Bridgeport 9:19 a.m. Burglary on Fairview Avenue
Bridgeport 7:30 p.m. 911 Call on Maple Street
Bridgeport Bar 8:46 p.m. Assist Public at State Route 173
Wednesday, August 18
No Reports Made
Thursday, August 19
Bridgeport 10:06 a.m. Attempt to Locate/Contact at El Puente on Columbia Avenue
Bridgeport Bar 2:15 p.m. Welfare Check at Moe Road and State Route 173
Mansfield 5:00 p.m. Disturbance Call on E. Railroad Avenue
Mansfield 5:04 p.m. DUI on State Route 174 at milepost 5
Mansfield 10:43 p.m. Suspicious Activity on E. Railroad Avenue
Friday, August 20
Bridgeport 12:32 p.m. Theft at Bridgeport Middle School on Douglas Avenue
Bridgeport 5:15 p.m. Hazardous Situation at State Route 17 at milepost 135
Bridgeport 9:55 p.m. DUI at State Route 17 at milepost 135
Bridgeport 10:03 p.m. Suspicious Activity on Douglas Avenue
Saturday, August 21
Bridgeport 1:04 a.m. Malicious Mischief at 22nd Street and Foster Creek Avenue
Bridgeport 11:49 a.m. Vehicle Prowl on Tacoma Avenue
Bridgeport Bar 5:38 p.m. Harass/Threat on State Avenue
Bridgeport 6:23 p.m. Civil Disturbance on Monroe Avenue
Bridgeport 6:47 p.m. 911 Call from Columbia Avenue
Bridgeport Bar 7:04 p.m. Vehicle Theft at State Route 173
Bridgeport 7:18 p.m. Domestic Disturbance on Fairview Avenue
Bridgeport 7:47 p.m. Domestic Disturbance on Foster Avenue
Bridgeport 9:48 p.m. Assist Public on Foster Avenue
Bridgeport 9:58 p.m. Traffic Offense at Columbia Avenue and 15th Street
Bridgeport 11:14 p.m. Noise Complaint at Maple Street
Sunday, August 22
Bridgeport 12:29 a.m. Traffic Offense at Fairview Avenue
Bridgeport 1:05 a.m. Malicious Mischief at Quick E Mart on Foster Creek
Bridgeport 4:45 p.m. Traffic Offense at Chief Joseph Dam on Foster Creek Road
Bridgeport 5:33 p.m. Domestic Disturbance on Monroe Avenue
Bridgeport 6:06 p.m. Traffic Offense at 16th Street and Douglas Avenue
Monday, August 23
Bridgeport 3:46 p.m. Theft on Fisk Avenue
Bridgeport 4:10 p.m. 911 Call on Maple Street
Bridgeport 4:34 p.m. 911 Call on Foster Avenue
Bridgeport 6:14 p.m. 911 Call on Raymond Avenue
Bridgeport 6:18 p.m. 911 Call on Maple Street
Thursday, August 26, 2010 More... | | | Auto accident victims flee scene | Sunday, Aug. 1 at approximately 4 a.m. Washington State Police reported a two vehicle accident on southbound U.S. Highway 97. A 2006 Mazda 6 driven by an unknown person, was totalled when it attempted to pass a 1998 Chevy Monte Carlo, driven by an unknown operator, as it was turning left into a private drive
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