Articles from the February 15, 2012 edition
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Anthony (Tony) Fancher
Brother and son Anthony (Tony) Fancher, age 50, of Wilbur, went on to his next journey passing away of heart failure peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012,... — Updated 2/18/2012
William (Bud) Lee Hertenstein Sr.
William (Bud) Lee Hertenstein Sr., entered into rest unexpectedly Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012. He was born March 1, 1930, in Rush City, Minn., the youngest child of 16 born to John and... — Updated 2/18/2012
Margaret Mary Harmon
Margaret Mary Harmon passed away Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012, in Lake Havasu City, Ariz. She was born to Ludwig and Anna (Bieker) Berning on September 3, 1927, in Topeka, Kan., into a... — Updated 2/18/2012
Jamie Marie Breckenridge
Jamie Marie Breckenridge, 42, was born in Corona, Calif., on September 15, 1969, the daughter of Paul and Carol Landers and passed away in Grand Coulee, Washington. Always... — Updated 2/18/2012
Case in point
Michael Williams cleans a sink at The Star newspaper, where he works two hours a week under supervision provided through a state program. The State Senate passed Senate Bill 6384... — Updated 2/18/2012
Newsbriefs
Legislators to hold telephone town hall meeting Feb. 16 State Sen. Linda Evans Parlette and Reps. Cary Condotta and Mike Armstrong are inviting residents of the 12th Legislative District to participate in a telephone town hall... — Updated 2/18/2012
Hometown Pizza is “Business of the Year”
For Rod Desjardins, making pizzas is more than a job, it’s a way of life. His “Hometown Pizza” restaurant was honored last Thursday by the Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Comme... — Updated 2/18/2012
Hunter named “Achiever of the Year”
The chamber’s own president, Scott Hunter, was named “Achiever of the Year” during a special luncheon last Thursday. Annually, the Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce names... — Updated 2/18/2012
Ridger Riders get support
The Ridge Riders got $4,000 support from Coulee Dam Town Council Wednesday night. The council had budgeted a total of $1,500 for the Ridge Riders from the town’s hotel/motel tax fund but upped it $2,500 after George Kohout and K... — Updated 2/18/2012
Missing woman’s body found
The body of Jamie Marie Breckenridge, 42, who had been missing since Jan. 8, was found Sunday afternoon, about a quarter of a mile from where she was last seen. The woman was found... — Updated 2/18/2012
Thelma Leota Thurston
Long time area resident Thelma Thurston died February 5 of age-related causes in Eugene, Ore. She was 94 years old. Thelma was born on December 3, 1917, in Delrio, Wash., to Garnet... — Updated 2/16/2012
“Grandma Alyce” R. Williams
“Grandma Alyce” R. Williams, 86, born in Plains Center, S.D., on February 2, 1926, to Eugene and Julia (Busch) Highrock, passed away surrounded by her family in Spokane, Wash. ,on... — Updated 2/16/2012
The European reaction to fukushima
Energy policy in the United States is more a political game than a serious public discussion. The newest incarnation of energy policy-by-advertising-campaigns is the Clean Energy Standard, supported by the President and various mem... — Updated 2/16/2012
Coulee Recollections
Ten Years Ago All of the details have beeen arranged for the first “Balde” Eagle Festival, which will take place this Saturday. Fixing the hillside below Coulee Community Hospital cost the city of Grand Coulee at least $12... — Updated 2/16/2012
Thanks for the support
To the many members of our community, the Grand Coulee Dam Lions Club thanks you for your support with donations and attendance to the Valentine’s breakfast. Your support provides many services to our community. Dick Riehl fund r... — Updated 2/16/2012
Hospital not immediately threatened, but community support sought
While we appreciate the coverage of our recent presentation to the Chamber of Commerce on the legislation that could adversely affect the financial well-being of our hospital, we feel it appropriate to respond to those in our... — Updated 2/16/2012
Meals program funding includes donations
Grand Coulee Dam Senior Nutrition Program is a program funded primarily by Aging and Adult Care of Central Washington. Two senior center sites are included in this program. They are Grand Coulee Senior Center and Coulee City... — Updated 2/16/2012
Mayor Snow solves water problem - leeks!
A number of months ago I requested water service for the home I’m building on Yucca Drive in Coulee Dam. I requested the same level of service as enjoyed by the town’s folks that live on the west side of the river. I received no an... — Updated 2/16/2012
Changes coming to our news delivery
By Feb. 19, The Star’s online readers fill find a new website with better features and a cleaner interface with bigger photos and easier ways to get around the site. A month later, full access to the site will require a s... — Updated 2/16/2012
Water systems debate heats up in Coulee Dam
Greg Wilder and Coulee Dam Mayor Quincy Snow had a heated exchange at the town council meeting last Wednesday night. Wilder appeared to ask why the town hasn’t replied to his letter request of Oct. 10, 2011, for water service to a... — Updated 2/16/2012
Reclamation awards contract to modernize elevators
The Bureau of Reclamation awarded a $1.5 million contract to modernize two existing passenger/freight elevators in the Third Power Plant at Grand Coulee Dam. Thyssenkrupp Elevator Corporation, Spokane Valley, Wash., was awarded... — Updated 2/16/2012
Ranch rodeo circuit forming
All you wannabe cowboys and cowgirls, here’s your chance. Organize and become part of the Ridge Riders Ranch Rodeo activity this season. The Ridge Riders hope to tap in to a regional ranch rodeo network where teams of four -- t... — Updated 2/16/2012
Karaoke contest proposed
Coulee Area Park and Recreation District commissioners heard a proposal to use North Dam Park as a venue for a regional karaoke contest this summer. Electric City Mayor Jerry Sands proposed a contest over three monthly events,... — Updated 2/16/2012
Powerline meeting is Thursday
Bonneville Power Administration, Bureau of Reclamation and contractor representatives from Wilson Construction company will hold a public meeting, Thursday, Feb. 16, from 4-7 p.m. to inform the public on construction details for th... — Updated 2/16/2012
Community center study is moving forward
A grant-funded study will determine the feasibility of each aspect of a community/wellness center for the region following the award of a contract to Gary Leva, director of the Benewah Wellness Center in Plummer, Idaho and... — Updated 2/16/2012