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1 years ago The Odessa Record December 7, 1919 News updates: Weber, Schimke and Schatz as councilmen and Reiman as treasurer were elected without a dissenting vote at the city election. A blizzard, followed by zero weather, hit this week. Summer fallow was swept clean by a strong wind and drifts piled up to a height of five feet. W. C. Raugust of Batum started for Ritzville the morning of the storm and took all day to make the trip. Plumber C. M. Smith was busy thawing out water pipes. North Dakota is sweltering under the...
SUPERIOR COURT John F. Strohmaier, Judge Criminal Sentencings Jonathan J. Anderson, 43, pleaded guilty to criminal impersonation in the first degree and was sentenced to six months in jail and fined $500. Alicia A. Hobday, 46, pleaded guilty to rendering criminal assistance in the first degree and was sentenced to six months in jail and fined $800. Harold M. Hobday, 49, pleaded guilty to second degree assault, robbery in the first degree and identity theft in the first degree. He has been sentenced to 17 months in prison on...
SUPERIOR COURT John F. Strohmaier, Judge New juvenile offender matters A 14-year-old male is accused of two counts of second-degree vehicle prowling and two counts of third-degree theft in connection to an incident on Nov. 8. New civil cases US Bank v. Terry G. Skipper II: Plaintive alleges defendant defaulted on a credit account with a balance of $5,757.55 and is suing for that balance and court costs. Kelsey Amore v. Tanner Curtis: A temporary order for protection for the plaintive has been granted against the defendant...
INCIDENT LOG Editor’s note: Most items in this section reflect the starting point for response by local police and emergency agencies. The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office does not release names of individuals who report possible criminal or suspicious activities to dispatchers or alleged victims for this column. Nov. 18: An injured deer on the side of the road near Wilbur was reported. A Davenport man requested to speak to a deputy regarding an illegal narcotics situation. A caller reported that he found a lost handgun. An...
SUPERIOR COURT John F. Strohmaier, Judge Criminal Sentencings Benjamin Gunner Lassey, 29, changed his plea to guilty to a charge of possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver and to another charge of possession of marijuana or a non-narcotic with intent to deliver. Sentenced to 30 months prison for each charge to be served concurrently. New Criminal Cases State of Washington v. Tanner L. Curtis, tampering with a witness. Curtis is accused of asking a witness to not show up to a hearing so that charges...
INCIDENT LOG Editor’s note: Most items in this section reflect the starting point for response by local police and emergency agencies. The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office does not release names of individuals who report possible criminal or suspicious activities to dispatchers or alleged victims for this column. Nov. 11: A 911 call was received from a Davenport residence. The caller hung up, then could be reached. A woman came in to turn herself in on a warrant. She was booked into jail. A Davenport caller reported that a van...
Moses Lake, WA - The state’s organization serving as the “voice” of the Columbia Basin Project elected new board of trustees to serve in 2020. The Columbia Basin Development League has supported the Bureau of Reclamation’s Columbia Basin Project and its future development since 1964. Last month, two board members were elected with nine being re-elected to the board. The new members are Kelly Cochrane, Cochrane Farms, Kahlotus and Christina Wyatt, Big Bend Electric Co-op, Ritzville. Nine board members were re-elected: Orman J...
City Council The Harrington City Council met November 13 at 7 p.m. with Mayor Pro Tem Tim Tipton at the helm, with the other council members present (Davenport, MacClellan and Luck), Clerk Bunny Haugan, Clerk Trainee Janice Cepeda, Maintenance Scott McGowan, Jesse Silhan and Marge Womach. Councilman Schenk arrived later, as did additional visitors Brent Wilday, Cade Clarke and Richard Derr. Tipton followed the agenda prepared by Mayor Slack, including recognizing visitors,...
1 years ago The Odessa Record November 16, 1919 News updates: Odessa had a quiet Armistice day, as contrasted to the noisy one of last year when news came that the war had ended. The town closed for the day and the school for half a day. Captain J. Chas. Evans delivered an address in front of the Union State bank building. The Rev. H.P. Christensen has announced that henceforth he will give sermons in English, every second Sunday. Odessa won last week’s debate with Chelan. The next state debate is with Wenatchee. Two b...
HOHS meeting The Harrington Opera House Society met November 4 with the following members present: Ellen Evans, Linda Wagner, Carol, Mark and Sheryl Stedman, Gordon and Billie Herron, Ed and Bunny Haugan, Becky Moeller and Karen Robertson. Mark Stedman reported that the gate is installed on the old stairway to the auditorium. The handrail project for the lobby stairway is more complex than originally thought. Discussion was held regarding the purchase of an Emergency...
Complete results of the November 5 general election are given below. In the Odessa races there were no upsets, and incumbents easily retained their seats. Of the 7,434 registered voters in Lincoln County, only 4,182 or 56.26 percent had submitted ballots as of November 12, 2019. The election is scheduled to be certified on November 26. Statewide measures Referendum #88 The legislature passed Initiative Measure No. 1000 on affirmative action and remedying discrimination, and voters have filed a sufficient referendum petition...
SUPERIOR COURT John F. Strohmaier, Judge New Criminal Cases Joshua R. Granchie is charged with taking a motorized vehicle without the owner’s permission in the second degree, in connection to an incident on Oct. 17. Bail is set at 5,000. New Civil Cases Christian and Elisa Schmalz, Arlington, suing Christian Brothers Siding and Construction, Spokane, for damages of $6,623, for the “deposit refund of unfinished/cancelled pole barn project.” DISTRICT COURT Dan B. Johnson, Judge Editor’s note: These reports are based on forms fi...
INCIDENT LOG Editor’s note: Most items in this section reflect the starting point for response by local police and emergency agencies. The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office does not release names of individuals who report possible criminal or suspicious activities to dispatchers or alleged victims for this column. Monday, Oct. 28: A Davenport woman requested that a welfare check be done on a person living in Lincoln County. Deputies responded to a car that had rolled onto its back. A person called 911 to report poor dri...
1 years ago The Odessa Record November 9, 1919 News updates: The Odessa high school debating team will meet Chelan high school tonight on the question, “Resolved, that the Immigration of Foreign Laborers to the United States should be prohibited for a period of eight years.” Odessa will observe Armistice day with the Odessa Concert band, which has furnished 10 men to the armed forces from its membership of 22, donating all music for the day. A patriotic talk will be given to commemorate the ending of the war just a yea...
The Lincoln County Treasurer’s office would like to remind all Lincoln County Taxpayers that second half-2019 taxes and assessments are due October 31, 2019. Interest/penalties are due if payment is not received or postmarked by October 31, 2019. The Treasurer’s office is located at the Courthouse, 450 Logan, Davenport. The mailing address and phone number is: PO Box 370, Davenport, WA 99122, 1-509-725-5061. Also, tax information can be obtained on the website at: www.co.lincoln.wa.us.2nd half taxes due 10/...
SUPERIOR COURT Editor’s note: The following report is for Oct. 16-24. John F. Strohmaier, Judge Criminal Sentencings Buddy James Buoy, theft in the first degree, changed his plea from not guilty to guilty. Sentenced to 36 months in prison (to be served concurrent with term being served in connection to two Oregon cases). Jay Wendelyn Thielen, identity theft in the first degree, pleaded guilty. Sentenced to 25 months in prison (to be served concurrent with term being served in connection to Spokane County cases). Simone E...
INCIDENT LOG Editor’s note: Most items in this section reflect the starting point for response by local police and emergency agencies. The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office does not release names of individuals who report possible criminal or suspicious activities to dispatchers or alleged victims for this column. Oct. 21: Spokane Tribal Police called to say they had a suspect in custody who is wanted under a Lincoln County warrant. A man called 911 to report that he left his oven on with something inside it. A davenport man...
SUPERIOR COURT John F. Strohmaier, Judge Editor’s note: Because the clerk’s office was behind in filing, new case filing was only available for Oct. 14 and 15. Oct. 16-10 will be included in next week’s report. Civil Judgments Judgement against Brian M. Kelley for overpayment of unemployment benefits. Judgement against Holly D. Sullins for overpayment of unemployment benefits. New Juvenile Offender Matters A 14-year old Juvenile is charged with possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver. MARRIAGE DISSO...
INCIDENT LOG Editor’s note: Most items in this section reflect the starting point for response by local police and emergency agencies. The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office does not release names of individuals who report possible criminal or suspicious activities to dispatchers or alleged victims for this column. Oct. 14: A Sprague man reported he was unable to get into his own house. A man reported a abandoned boat trailer left at the Mountain View Cemetery in Davenport with no plates on it. An Edwall woman reported that her...
1 years ago The Odessa Record October 26, 1919 News updates: Sunday morning at 2 o’clock the clocks of the nation will be moved back one hour, the end of the daylight saving time, started last March. Odessa contribute 11 of the class of 300 taken in by the Elks lodge. The earliest real snowstorm of the past 25 years hit Wednesday, leaving three inches of “the beautiful.” A wind had drifted piles as high as four feet. Glen Becker, who was released from the army two months ago, was up from Lacrosse to visit old frien...
The Odessa junior high football team played their final game Tuesday night against Davenport, winning 46 to 7, to give them an undefeated season....
The Lincoln County Treasurer’s office would like to remind all Lincoln County Taxpayers that second half-2019 taxes and assessments are due October 31, 2019. Interest/penalties are due if payment is not received or postmarked by October 31, 2019. The Treasurer’s office is located at the Courthouse, 450 Logan, Davenport. The mailing address and phone number is: PO Box 370, Davenport, WA 99122, 1-509-725-5061. Also, tax information can be obtained on the website at: www.co.lincoln.wa.us....
Roger Harnack of Sunnyside is the winner of the MaxPower Law drawing for a 2019 Harley-Davidson Iron 883. Contestants entered the drawing at the Desert 100 near Odessa, the Northwest Nitro Nationals Pro Hill Climb near Vernita and other motorcycle events around the state this past spring and summer. Harnack's name was drawn in September from more than 1,000 entries; the new motorcycle was delivered Friday, October 18. Attorney Max Meyers of the MaxPower Law firm in Bothell...
1 years ago The Odessa Record October 19, 1919 News updates: Lt. Symons took eight persons above the clouds while here with his airplane. Al Wagner made the first ride, followed by Fred Heimbigner, D. H. Simpson and little daughter, Ed Geissler, F. J. Geissler, C. E. Porter, John Deeg and B. Minard. When the plane landed at the Porter place it became stuck in the sand and it took the combined efforts of the owner, C. E. Porter and the Carr boys to release it. A petition, known as the Hoefel petition, was placed before the...
HOHS meeting The Harrington Opera House Society met for its monthly meeting October 7 with Mark and Sheryl Stedman, Carol, Linda Wagner, Ed and Bunny Haugan, Gordon and Billie Herron, Karen Robertson, Patra Canfield and Kris Moritz present. The building committee reported that the yearly elevator inspection and maintenance by Mobility Concepts was reviewed. The projects of the lobby door handle latch and the installation of the gate for the long staircase are still hovering....
