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Hundreds of classic cars and chassis lined downtown Third Street in Harrington for the 12th Annual Harrington Car Show Saturday, May 18. The event is hosted by the Studebaker Garage in memory of founder Allen Jay Barth....
DAVENPORT - The Lincoln County Commissioners officially passed an ordinance declaring the county won't have an elected coroner at a regular meeting Monday, May 20. The move comes in response to House Bill 1326, which was passed in 2021 and contains a section declaring every county should have an elected county coroner, except in counties with less than 40,000 residents. There, the county legislative authority may determine that no coroner shall be elected, which is the...
Disappointingly, many Americans are worried about silly first-world problems like where to go boating or what to barbecue over the upcoming weekend. Too many view this upcoming three-day break as an excuse to eat, drink and party, never giving a thought as to why Memorial Day is observed. So while you’re anxiously awaiting the long weekend, take time to remember, understand and plan to observe Memorial Day. Memorial Day is dedicated to the men and women killed while serving i...
Sometimes it takes some thinking to figure out what to write for an article. I try to make the content relevant and applicable to real-world cattle production. Finally, I asked myself, as summer approaches what are the real issues that I faced as a cattleman? One of the summer issues that a lot of us have experienced is pinkeye. It terms of a cattle disease; I think we all can agree that it is both an economic problem, a cattle well-being issue, and a nuisance as well. In...
I have read all your articles in the paper and I find that you are doing a very good job trying to balance both sides of the issues regarding the wind turbine proposal. I am on the side that is totally against them. I think the citizens of this county need to hear from others who have opinions very contrary to the farmers who have signed leases and the wind turbine companies. Plus I find it troubling when the wind turbine companies can’t answer simple questions directed their way. I am the one who asked them about the use of...
Summer barbeques include savory sides and salads. Kathy’s Shoe Peg Salad, another recipe submitted by Spokane Valley Herald reader Mary White, is a pasta salad filled with crunchy vegetables and tangy condiments, with just a hint of sweetness. This side salad is the perfect complement to a chicken, beef or pork barbeque. The recipes unique name comes from the style of canned corn included in the ingredients. Shoe peg corn is corn removed from the cob whole without cutting, a...
Larry Dallas Harvey Feb. 5, 1951- May 13, 2024 Larry Dallas Harvey returned home on May 13, 2024. Born on February 5, 1951, in Omak, Wash., Larry was the son of Dallas and Janet Harvey (Davisson). A lover of hunting, fishing, camping, and the mountains, Larry’s life was an adventure. His journey was filled with experiences that created memories and stories, making us wish we had been there to share them. His adventure concluded in Davenport, Wash, where he made his home. He l...
Jones, Paula – Correction of services. A memorial service will be held at Strate Funeral Home on June 1, 2024 @ 1:00 PM...
Dennis William Sims Aug. 1, 1939 – Feb. 29, 2024 In memory of Dennis William Sims August 1, 1939 – Feb. 29, 2024 A life well lived. Born in Davenport Wash. and passed away suddenly in Phoenix AZ after declining health. Dennis was a beloved husband, father, and precious grandpa. He will forever be missed by wife Jackie of 67 years, daughters Denise and Debbie (Geoff Gastelum), grandson Tristan and brother Jay. He served 5 years in the US Navy Seabee reserves living on Guam and...
Albert (Bud) Edward King July 2, 1933 – May 17, 2024 Longtime resident and cattle rancher from Odessa, Wash., Albert “Bud” Edward King, 90, passed away May 17, 2024. Bud was the third born to Ralph and Mary King, joining sisters Marion and Effie, and later brother Wallace. Bud was born at home on the farm close to Crab Creek on July 2, 1933. The family moved to Marlin in June 1945 and back to Odessa in spring 1952. Bud received an eighth-grade education. He lettered in baske...
1 years ago Oscar Oehlwein of Davenport won third place in the mile run at the state interscholastic meet in Pullman. The annual meeting of the Lincoln County Tuberculosis league was held, with Dr. C.S. Bumgarner of Davenport elected president and Mrs. W.A. Buckley of Sprague elected vice president. A proposition to bond the city of Davenport for $10,000 to raise money to pave Morgan Street lost in a special election. 75 years ago Jerry Walter of Odessa showed a shorthorn steer that was declared grand champion over all...
DAVENPORT — Like the town 13 miles to the east, there will be no Junior Miss representing the city this year. The Celebrate Davenport committee recently announced that there weren’t any applicants for Miss Davenport and the program won’t have a representative this year. Celebrate Davenport spokeswoman Torri Mielke said the committee opened the program to all 16-18-year-old girls in Davenport last year. The current Miss Davenport, Rikkiana Chavelas, was last year’s lone applicant. City Councilman Lance Strite, Chavela...
Lincoln County Cattlemen's Association president Matt Schneider, Vice President Jon Hoard and Chad Overmyer delivered 300 pounds of ground beef to the Spokane Veterans Home Thursday, May 16....
Davenport birthdays May 24: Anthony Smith, Corey Cunningham May 25: Cody Cox, Dawn Dehn, Brian Dennis, Sarah Stiles, Dan Gunning May 26: Mike Pankey, Esteban Plasencia, Susan Hanchett, Oliver Hein, Chase Zellmer, Stacy Breithaupt May 27: Nicole Curtaccio, Tommy Plumb, Paula Reed, Dan Kilps, Tim Podowicz May 28: Michelle Lilje, Stephanie Morgan, Kathy Rosman, Matt Street, Bryce Bailey, Lucas Zeus, Noreen Hutfless May 29: Trish Walker, Olivia Alspach May 30: Nolan Lilje, Jeffery Gamache, Anne Guhlke Davenport anniversaries May...
The South East Marching Band, which includes students from Harrington, Sprague, Washtucna, Garfield-Palouse and Kahlotus, received the Gold Standard at the Torchlight Parade as part of the Spokane Lilac Festival Saturday, May 18. The band was one of 21 marching bands to receive Gold Standard, and the only band featuring Lincoln County students to do so....
B U D G E T EXTENSION HE A R I N G Let it be publicly known to all persons that the Board of Directors of Odessa School District No. 105-157-166J, Lincoln County, Washington, will meet in a public meeting on Thursday, June 6, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. in the district office of the Odessa School District for the purpose of fixing and adopting a budget extension for the 2023-2024 General Fund. A copy of the completed budget extension will be available to any person who might request such after May 31, 2024. Any interested persons...
NOTICE OF CALL FOR BIDS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of County Commissioners of Lincoln County, Washington that sealed bids will be received at the following location before the specified time: • At the Lincoln County Commissioner’s Office located on the lower level of the Lincoln County Courthouse, 450 Logan Street, Davenport, Washington until 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, June 13, 2024. Bids delivered in person will be received by the Clerk of the Board. • Bids mailed to the Board of Lincoln County Commissioners, Post...
NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON, COUNTY OF SPOKANE CASE NO. 23-4-02241-32 In the Guardianship/Conservatorship of: LYLE DEFOOR, Individual. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Safe Haven Guardianship Agency, in their capacity as Conservator of the Estate, will apply to the Court for confirmation of the sale of the following described real estate: The property is commonly known as 41188 Pierce Dr. N., Davenport, Washington 99122 and is legally described as follows: Tract B, Sand Flats Short Plat, as per plat...
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SPOKANE Case No.: 24-4-00886-32 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF KERRY JON VIGUE, Deceased. The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent that arose before the decedent’s death must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as p...
PUBLIC NOTICE Rate Increase Announcement - Effective June 2024 T o C i t y o f D a v e n - p o r t U t i l i ty Customers: Commercial and residential garbage will be increased 10% on all monthly service rates due to a contractual increase by Sunshine Disposal. This rate increase is effective on all bills mailed on or after June 1, 2024. Presently, the average monthly residential 32-gallon tote garbage service charge is $20.57. Depending on the usage of the customer, this annual rate adjustment will increase the annual...
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PASTURE LEASE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Lincoln County Commissioners will conduct a public hearing regarding a reapplication by Greg Semprimoznik to lease county property as pasture land pursuant to RCW 36.34. Said application involves certain parcels of land located as follows: Portions of The W ½ W ½ of Section 20, Township 26 N, Range 32 EWM, lying south of the railroad right-of-way and lying north of existing County Road Number 4267. Also the property located in the east 200 feet o...
RITZVILLE - Lincoln County schools now know which of their athletes are heading to Yakima to compete in the WIAA State Championship Meet this weekend. 28 local athletes have punched their tickets to the May 23-25 meet at Eisenhower High School after the District 7 2B and District 7/9 1B Regional Championships concluded Saturday, May 18. Some athletes and teams have the best marks in certain events heading into state. Davenport sophomore Glenna Soliday has the fastest time in...
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 SUPERIOR COURT, STATE OF WASHINGTON, COUNTY OF SPOKANE NO. 24-4-00940-32 In the Matter of the Estate of: ) HELENE L. WADKINS, Deceased. The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal...
HARRINGTON - The Lincoln County Youth Soccer league, which is in its second season, held its annual tournament while the local Car Show was ongoing Saturday, May 18. Odessa was well represented amongst the victors. The future Tigers beat Davenport 1-0 in the 2nd/3rd grade championship, beat Ritzville in penalty kicks in the 4th/5th grade championship and smoked Davenport 11-0 in the 6th-8th grade championship. Ritzville topped Reardan 3-2 in the kindergarten/1st grade...
TUMWATER - Odessa senior Melloney Deife topped her 2023 third place finish at the WIAA State Golf 1B/2B Tournament with a second-place finish in the 2024 iteration Wednesday, May 22. Deife's finish is Odessa's best since Kira Powell won the state championship in 2012. The senior entered Wednesday's final round tied for second place, one shot off the lead, after shooting an 88 in the first round Tuesday, May 21. She matched that total by shooting another 88 Wednesday. Deife...
