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DISTRICT COURT Dan B. Johnson, Judge Editor’s note: These reports are based on forms filled out by the presiding judge during court sessions and subsequently reviewed by the newspaper. Marcella V. Buter, Colville, speeding (20 mph over limit), $187 penalty; no valid operator’s license, $140 penalty. Mark Sergey Manzhura, Brush Prairie, Wash., speeding (17 over), $166. Joseph Lawrence McCrea, Wellpinit, speeding (11 over), $136; operating motor vehicle without liability insurance, $190. Nathan William Mills, Veradale, spe... Full story
Marilu (Giese) Quast passed away May 20, 2019. She was born July 5, 1930 on a farm outside Odessa to Daniel and Minnie Giese. Attended Odessa schools graduating in 1948, attended Kinman Business College, and then worked at Odessa State Bank until her marriage to Lorus Lamar Quast on December 21, 1950. Lorus graduated from WSU in June 1952, and entered the army offering the opportunity to travel the world until retirement in Spokane in 1974. Preceded in death by her husband of 31 years, 2 infant sons Bruce David and Daniel... Full story
By MARJORIE WOMACH The Reptile Man What might snakes and spaghetti have in common? In Harrington on May 21, they were both offered to the community for free, sponsored by the Harrington PTA in the multipurpose room. A good crowd turned out to see Scott Petersen with his friends: King Cobra, Alligator Snapping Turtle, Albino Python, American Alligator, and Horned Viper. It is one thing to sit in the comfort of one's home and read about these unique reptiles; and it is quite... Full story
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, May 20: Deputies were advised of an unwanted individual at a residence in the 300 block of NE Foster Street in Creston. A Sprague area caller requested assistance with a 16-year-old boy described as “being ver... Full story
SUPERIOR COURT John F. Strohmaier, Judge New Criminal Case Jay Wendelyn Thielen, 48, of Mead, is charged with two counts of first-degree identity theft and another of unlawful possession of a payment instrument in connection with incidents in January and February of this year during which someone illegally attempted to cash checks totaling nearly $2,200 and belonging to two elderly Davenport area residents. New Juvenile Offender Matter A 14-year-old Reardan boy, charged earlier this month with second-degree taking a motor... Full story
SUPERIOR COURT John F. Strohmaier, Judge Criminal Sentencings Sean P. Kunkel, 27, of Davenport, pleaded guilty May 14 to solicitation to commit delivery of marijuana, amended by prosecutors as a result of a plea agreement from illegal delivery of marijuana to an underage individual. The charge involved a Jan. 10 compliance check by the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board at Molecule in Davenport. His sentence included a $1,000 fine, $700 court costs and $400 public defender reimbursement. Carl W. Clark, 63, of... Full story
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, May 13: Deputies checked out a report of a Reardan man who was said to have been searching for a gun in order to harm himself. Davenport ambulance personnel transported a 70-year-old Reardan man who had fal... Full story
Gerald J. (Wacker) Walker “Jerry” passed away May 17, 2019 in Spokane. Memorial services pending. A full obit will follow soon. Strate Funeral Home, Davenport, is caring for the family.... Full story
SUPERIOR COURT John F. Strohmaier, Judge Criminal Sentencings Curtis P. Onco III, 45, of Yakima, pleaded guilty May 7 to making or possessing motor vehicle theft tools, amended as a result of a plea agreement with prosecutors from second-degree taking a motor vehicle without the owner’s permission. His sentence included 53 days jail (credited as served) and payment of $700 court assessments. He also waived extradition to Montana and will return there to face a probation violation charge. His Lincoln County matter involved a... Full story
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, May 6: A caller reported seeing someone steal a vehicle and head from Reardan to Davenport on U.S. 2. A responding deputy recovered it after it became disabled near Alexander and Krupke roads. Dispatchers wer... Full story
Justin Goetz passed away May 5, 2019 in Odessa. His home was in Odessa. He was born on November 2, 1980 in Odessa to Richard and Peggy (Finkbeiner) Goetz. He grew up in Odessa and graduated in 1999. Justin was a member of the Heritage Church, enjoyed spending time with his boys and watching their activities, fishing and watching football. Justin is survived by his three sons Chase, Charles and Camren Goetz, mother Peggy Goetz, brother Jason (Beth) Goetz and his sister... Full story
Harrington Opera House Members of the Harrington Opera House Society met May 6, in the Art Room for its monthly meeting with President Ellen Evans opening the meeting and the following present: Mark and Sheryl Stedman, Gordon and Billie Herron, Ed and Bunny Haugan, Marge Womach, Karen Robertson, Linda Wagner and Becky Moeller. A bill for $134 for the license for the elevator and the “Annual Operating Certificate” were received. Reports were given on the status of the building. The roof has been repaired by Richard Joh... Full story
SUPERIOR COURT John F. Strohmaier, Judge Civil Judgment Justin Goetz, of Odessa, must return $938.90 in overpaid benefits to the Washington State Employment Security Department. New Civil Case Ohio Casualty Insurance (for Irien Jennings, doing business as Tomfoolery Pizza Pub in Wilbur), claims negligence on the part of respondent Apple, Inc., of Cupertino, Calif., in a case involving an Aug. 27, 2016, fire at the Wilbur eatery that the petitioners believe was caused by a defective lithium battery in a MacBook Pro laptop comp... Full story
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, April 29: A small fire along a fence in the vicinity of Eighth and Washington streets in Davenport was reported and quickly put out by the property owner. An individual reportedly blocked homebuilders fro... Full story
As Sheriff Wade Magers, several of his staff, two county commissioners and computer personnel held their collective breath on Tuesday morning, the Lincoln County Sheriff’s dispatching center’s new technology “went live” and the system that was first installed in 2004 was shut down. Everything worked as expected, giving communications deputies who work inside the dispatching center the benefit of the latest equipment as they take calls from the public requesting law enforcement, fire and emergency medical assistance. The new... Full story
SUPERIOR COURT John F. Strohmaier, Judge Criminal Sentencings Michael Anthony Kuest, 27, of Odessa, pleaded guilty April 23 to attempting to elude a pursuing police vehicle during a Jan. 16 incident in the Odessa area. His sentence includes 75 days in jail or 60 days electronic home monitoring, plus payment of $700 in court assessments. Austin Justus Proctor, 26, of Almira, pleaded guilty April 23 to second-degree trafficking in stolen property in connection with the taking of jewelry from a Rocklyn Road residence between... Full story
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, April 22: A small metal garbage can was damaged as a result of someone riding a dirt bike across the Harrington golf course. Deputies investigated a report that a large dog attacked two wiener dogs being wal... Full story
The Undeberg Invitational was held Saturday, April 27, at Lind-Ritzville High School in Ritzville and included 1B, 2B, 1A and 2A schools. Participating teams: Colfax, College Place, Columbia (Burbank), Columbia (Hunters), Colville, Cusick, Davenport, Dayton-Waitsburg, Entiat, Garfield-Palouse, Kettle Falls, Kittitas, Lakeside (Nine Mile), Liberty (Spangle), Lind-Ritzville, Medical Lake, Moses Lake Christian Academy, NW Christian (Colbert), Northport, Oakesdale, Odessa,... Full story
The official filing period for the fall elections will be held May 13 through May 17, 2019. All offices are subject to both Primary and General Elections. If more than two candidates file for a position, the Primary Election would narrow the field to two candidates who would then appear on the General Election ballot. The filing fee of one percent of the annual salary shall accompany the Declaration of Candidacy. There is no fee if the office sought is without a fixed salary. Anyone wishing to file may do so at the Lincoln Co... Full story
SUPERIOR COURT John F. Strohmaier, Judge Criminal Sentencing Scott Wayne Gage, 45, of Spokane, pleaded guilty April 16 to theft of a motor vehicle in connection with the taking of a vehicle from Whitman County between Nov. 21 and 26 of last year that was located near Sprague. Gage was subsequently arrested in Cheney. As a result of plea negotiations, prosecutors withdrew a charge of second-degree theft in connection with the taking of a tractor battery owned by Lincoln County Public Works. His sentence includes 26 days in... Full story
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, April 15: BNSF railroad workers were sent to repair a malfunctioning crossing at Max Harder Road near Sprague. Responding to the 1400 block of Morgan Street, Davenport ambulance personnel assisted an 81-... Full story
The 2019 Nike-Van Kuren Invite was held Saturday, April 13, at Spokane Falls Community College. It was a very large meet with participating schools from eastern Washington and Idaho. Participating teams were Almira/Coulee Hartline, Asotin, Bonners Ferry, Central Valley, Cheney, Clarkston, Coeur D’Alene, Colfax, Cusick, Davenport, East Valley (Spokane), Garfield-Palouse, Gonzaga Prep, Grandview, Joel Ferris, Kettle Falls, L.V. Rogers, Lake City, Lake Roosevelt, Lakeland, Lakeside (Nine Mile), Lewis and Clark, Liberty (... Full story
SUPERIOR COURT John F. Strohmaier, Judge Criminal Sentencings Timothy Albert Evenson, 31, pleaded guilty April 9 to third-degree escape in connection with his failure to report on Jan. 2 to begin serving four months in jail, part of his sentence for second-degree trafficking in stolen property that was handed down Nov. 27, 2018. As a result of a plea agreement with prosecutors, the charge was amended from bail-jumping. Ten days of jail were added to his four-month sentence, along with $700 court costs and 12 months probation.... Full story
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, April 8: Emergency personnel unsuccessfully tried to revive a Harrington man who fell inside a residence in the 200 block of North Second Street. A Harrington woman claimed someone opened an Avista Uti... Full story
City Council The Harrington City Council met April 10 with Mayor Justin Slack at the helm. City Clerk Bunny Haugan, maintenance man Scott McGowan, council members Peter Davenport, Tim Tipton, Levi Schenk, Nathan Luck and Cherie MacClellan, and the following visitors Jess Silhans, Mark Johnson, Marge Womach and Lauren Stout were present. A brief interesting exchange of information occurred with one addition to the agenda, namely, the sighting of a cougar within the city limits. Several vague possible sightings had piqued... Full story
