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The Missoula Children's Theater came to Harrington and spent two hours in auditions and less than 20 hours in rehearsals and created a magnificent production involving many of our students. Quoting from the program, "The Missoula Children's Theatre presents Cinderella, an original adaptation of the classic fairy tale. A pumpkin coach, Prince Charming, a glass slipper and a dream come true are woven together by the magic of a fairy godmother in this enchanting musical. When...
With Harrington's temperatures hovering around 12 degrees last Saturday afternoon, cars began arriving and people began setting up for the 2-4 p.m. open house retirement party for former Harrington librarian Vivienne Schultz. The Harrington Library provided Schultz a pink rose corsage pinned on by her daughter, Marita. Harrington Library Board members Betty Warner and Susan Larmer, and city clerk Bunny Haugan furnished refreshments and decorations. Former co-worker from the...
The Harrington Historic Preservation Commission met this week and voted for the board members, with the new three-year terms being filled by Aileen Sweet, Anita Harman and Karen Allen. These were added to the other board members: Lindsey Harder, Celeste Miller and Ray Harrington. All board members except Harrington were in attendance with also Jerry Allen and Terry Howe. The primary topic of discussion continues to be the 2000+ Revitalization Plan, its update and the requireme...
Harrington City Council met with all members present: Rick Becker, Peter Davenport, Terri Howe, Levi Schenk and Mike Cronrath. Mayor Paul Gilliland opened the meeting and introduced visitors: Sharon Schultz on dog committee, Ashley Schenk, Scott McGowan (city employee) and Marge Womach for the Odessa Record. Bunny Haugan recorded the meeting. Two items on the agenda were canceled due to Margie Hall and Mark Stedman not arriving. The dog committee's report was presented with proposals for a schedule of fees and fines. No...
Twenty five animal heads and furs have been on display in the Harrington Public Library since June of 1973. The late Louis Schultz was a Harrington farmer who enjoyed game hunting when he was not busy with keeping his farming operations going. Schultz began game hunting in 1946 and made two trips to Africa, trips into British Columbia, the Yukon and Alaska. Most of the animals on display have tags beside them to identify the animal and the location of the hunt. Those animals...
Art book for library Local artist Les LePere has produced a book of a portion of his art work. A copy was purchased by his classmate Jasper Womach (Class of 1964) and donated to the Harrington Public Library. The book “Magic of the Objects” is a collection of 68 artistic drawings. Some of his titles are as unique and unexpected as the artwork itself. His earliest piece, Snowman, was created in 1953, and is less intense than any of his other pieces. “Les sees things through a draftsman’s lens. Every object is a potential; ever...
Cultural event of the season Harrington and vicinity were blessed this Christmas season with a performance of "Festive Flute" with Alicia Mielke on flute, Greg Presley on piano, Louise Butler on cello and Bruce Bodden on flute at the Fair Play Arena & Concert Hall sponsored by Rolinco Farms. Two performances were held on December 27 at 7 p.m. and December 29 at 1:30 p.m. The first date showcased Bach's Sonata in G Minor and Andre Messager's J'aimais la vielle maison grise...
The Harrington Chamber of Commerce canceled their January meeting, making their next meeting February 5. Members were reminded that it is time for dues to be turned in. Election of officers was postponed until the February meeting. Chamber president Cassandra Pfaffle-Dick wished the community at large a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year on behalf of the Chamber. School class learns about UFO Reporting Center Monday, December 16, Peter Davenport, Ufologist, spoke to the Harrington High School astronomy class taught by Justin...
Mayor Paul Gilliland opened the city council meeting at 7 p.m. Dec 11th with all members present: Levi Schenk, Terri Howe, Michael Cronrath, Rick Becker and Peter Davenport. Sharon Schultz and Paul Charlton on the dog issue committee were present, as was Scott McGowan and Marge Womach. The proposed new ordinance is continued in review with the city attorney, the insurance agent and AWC. The law enforcement contract with Lincoln County Sheriff's office and the Town of Harrington was discussed, and the council voted to approve...
Each of the seven rural libraries in Adams and Lincoln counties has received extra materials on their shelves due to a grant administered by the Washington State Library, and the efforts of Carolyn Peterson, Assistant Program Manager at the State Library (carolyn.petersen@sos.wa.gov). The Washington State Library is a division of the Office of Secretary of State. "We at the State Library are very pleased to give the CLRS grants to help these libraries grow their collections...
Sunday evening at 7 p.m., the Harrington United Methodist Church sponsored this year's annual community Thanksgiving service. Randy Behrens of the Harrington United Methodist Church opened the evening service with a welcome and the Thanksgiving Day Proclamation. This was followed by "Come Ye Thankful People Come". Tony Hamilton of the Community Church led in the Responsive Reading and the Lord's Prayer. An offering was taken for needs of local people. Unable to attend, Jo Gooley had volunteered to represent the Catholic Churc...
The Harrington City Council met Wednesday evening with all council members present. Much of the evening was spent on the budget for the upcoming year. Resolution 2013-190 for a sales tax levy to increase the property tax was passed with a vote of 4-1. Other discussion topics included repair of the sidewalk at the Hotel Lincoln (which the owner previously stated that won't be done until spring); street repairs; a letter from librarian Vivienne Schultz recommending Stacey Rasmussen to be on the library board (voted 5-0 in...
By MARJORIE WOMACH Mike Cronrath organized an all-school Veteran’s Program with participation from many of the various age groups. Debra Armstrong and Karen Kennedy handed out programs during the prelude. Madison Charlton, ASB President, made the introductory comments prior to the opening with a flag ceremony. The third and fourth graders sang the Star Spangled Banner under the direction of Mr David Nighswonger. Mike Cronrath made opening remarks and introduced the veterans that were present, one in uniform. Cronrath e...
Students tour missile site north of Harrington Michael Cronrath, instructor of Current World History and World War II and the Cold War, took nine of his students on Friday, Oct 18th, to Peter Davenport's missile site. Mike Perry and Tony Hamilton accompanied the group for the one-and-a-half-hour tour. Since Cronrath's classes had been studying the beginning of the nuclear age and the opportunity availed itself, arrangements were made for the trip. The students, aged 15 to 18,...
3 members of the El Katif Shriner Band of Spokane performed at the Harrington Opera House Sunday afternoon to an audience of less than 50, several coming from Mohler to enjoy the special music. The afternoon performance began with The Star Spangled Banner, which was well received. Other songs included the Tailgate Rumble, Theme from New York, NY, You're a Grand Old Flag and the Armed Forces Salute. Recognition was given to those in the audience who had served in the various divisions of the military. The audience seemed to...
KSPS to air broadcast about Harrington Opera House Scott McKinnon and Bill Fitzner, camera man, of KSPS TV came to Harrington Wednesday morning, Oct 9, and met with Gordon and Billie Herron, Linda Wagner, Ed Haugan, Bonnie Hardy and Marge Womach. The group toured the 1904 Bank Block building that contains the Harrington Opera House. Each room of the edifice was investigated and discussed in terms of past usage and present plans. Upstairs in the opera house proper many photographs were taken of the stage, the backdrops, and...
The Needhams perform in Harrington Monday night, Sept 30th, the Needhams family-based group performed at the Harrington Opera House for an audience of about 50 persons. This was the third year's appearance of the Needhams at the Harrington Opera House who have been on a West Coast tour for September and are on their route home to Murfreesboro, near Nashville, Tenn. Diane Needham Mummert, playing the mandolin, is the wife of Steve Mummert, their sound man. Diane is the sister of Dave Needham Jr, on the bass guitar, and daughte...
Harrington Celebrates in the Rain The revived and historic Huff ‘N’ Puff race added to Harrington’s Fall Festival brought out tremendous support in spite of the weather forecast. Steady rain, ranging from light mist to outright downpour, suspended promptly at 8:45 a.m., just as Ron Mielke was approaching the starting line. Manning the entry table were Betty Warner, Jordyn Tanke (FBLA president and daughter of Alan and Kelli Tanke), Madison Charlton (FBLA treasurer and son o...
Aqu-ammonia leak injures four in Harrington By MARJORIE WOMACH Friday, an ordinary afternoon in Harrington, the ambulance siren sounded as it rounded the corner past city hall about 1:30 p.m. Within five minutes, the town's atmosphere was changed. State patrol and Lincoln County sheriff's officers had responded to the ammonia spill at Crop Production Services at the edge of town. Ryan Behrens and Cal Gilmer had been taken by ambulance to the hospital in Davenport, and Ryan was soon air-lifted to Harbor View in Seattle. The...
The Zoar Cemetery series continues this week with more information on the Scheller family name. Mollie (Scheller Derr "Derr, Mollie. Died: 9-01-1969. Birth: 3-08-1892, Russia. Widowed. Father: Heinrich Scheller. Mother: Anna Schafer. Buried: Odessa Cemetery, Odessa, Wash." (Lincoln Cty. Health death card ) "Funeral services for Mrs. Mollie Derr, 77, were held at the UCC of Odessa on Thursday, Sept. 4, at 2 p.m. with the Rev. B. M. Schafer officiating. Interment was in the Odessa Cemetery. Pallbearers were grandsons: Richard...
