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Anita A. Borrett passed away July 29, 2017 at her home in Odessa at the age of 65. She was born on October 29, 1951 in Naga City, Philippines to Julian and Lillian Aquino. She grew up in the Philippines and moved to the United States and then later married John Borrett. Anita enjoyed sewing, gardening, cooking, Karaoke and most important were her friends and family. She is survived by her husband John Borrett at the home, children Christina (Shawn) Hereth, Pamela...
1 Years Ago The Odessa Record August 3, 1917 Crab creek fish reported dying: Reports from J.B. Webster and Mrs. T.J. McDermott plainly show that there are large numbers of fish dying either in Crab creek or the channel in Sylvan lake. In an interview in with Mrs. McDermott who lives on the creek a short distance from the foot of the lake, she stated that dead fish were so numerous near their place that in a stretch of water not more than a couple of rods in length she...
Martha Janke passed away July 24, 2017 in Odessa at the age of 96. Martha was born on September 29, 1920 in Marsh, Montana to Gotthilf and Johanna Speck. She moved to Odessa at the age of 14 to live with her aunt and uncle, Jacob and Lydia Speck. She later met Daniel Janke and the two got married in 1939. She is survived by three daughters, LaVern Strawn, Ellen (and Jerry) Schafer and JoAnn Hardt; six grandchildren, Kurt Strawn, Kelley (Alejanara) Strawn, Marlon (Melissa)...
Sheriff's Report 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, July 24: A group of about seven teenagers all dressed in black prompted a report from a caller asking for a deputy to respond to the vicinity of Regent Avenue and Millmont in Wilbur. Spr...
Sheriff's Report 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, July 17: A collision involving a vehicle and deer took place on SR 21 just outside Odessa. A Wilbur woman reported receiving an IRS scam call. Deputies investigated a reported burglary at the...
Walter Winter, an Odessa resident, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2017, at Prestige Care Center in Clarkston, Wash. Walt was born September 3, 1922, to Michael and Zelemia (Bohnet) Winter. He married Helen Baumgart on August 26, 1951, and together they had five children. Walt served in the U. S. Navy as a Fireman, First Class. Walt is survived by his wife, Helen Winter, his "twins," Patricia Winter of Lewiston, Idaho and Dale Winter of Davenport, Wash.; his brother, Art...
1 Years Ago The Odessa Record July 20, 1917 Odessa player win from Lind. The Odessa racquet wielders were again victorious in the return tournament at Lind Sunday. The weather was so hot that only six of the most enthusiastic local players ventures to make the 30 mile trip across the country with the mercury ranging near the 100 mark, but those that went were royally entertained by the Lind players and they report that this tournament was one of the best in which they ever...
HOHS July 10, Monday evening at 7 p.m., the Harrington Opera House Society met in the Art Room with the following persons present: Billie Herron, Mark and Sheryl Stedman, Edwin and Bunny Haugan, Karen Robertson, Marge Womach, Carol Giles and Cherie MacClellan. Maintenance issues were discussed and the event schedule was reviewed. City Council Harrington City Council met Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., at city hall with the following present: Mayor Dillon Haas; councilmen Justin Slack,...
Sheriff's Report 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, July 10: Someone stole a kayak from property adjacent to the 33000 block of Mill Canyon Road. Leaking fluids were reported after a Copenhaver Construction concrete truck rollover occurred on G...
City Council Harrington City Council met Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. at city Hall with Mayor Dillon Haas, Council members Rick Becker, Mike Cronrath, Peter Davenport, Levi Schenk and Justin Slack; Clerk Loretta Haugan; Maintenance supervisor Scott McGowan and visitors Pam Denton, Tonilu McCaffrey, Cherie MacClellan and Brent Wilday. McGowan spoke at length on the maintenance report which covered all the preparatory work for Memorial Day and Cruizin' Harrington, fixing of many water l...
Sheriff's Report 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, July 3: Thanks to a tip from an alert caller, deputies recovered a stolen pickup truck in the Gravelle area southeast of Davenport and notified its owner, a Cheney resident. An Almira cal...
Walter Winter passed away June 24, 2017, in Clarkston, Wash. Memorial services are pending, and full obit to come soon. Strate Funeral Home in Davenport is in charge of arrangements....
Sheriff's Report 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, June 26: Davenport and Egypt firefighters doused a fire on state land in a draw near Egypt Loop Road. A caller observed gravel spilling from a dump truck and trailer traveling east U.S. 2 eas...
Fourth of July, Harrington One of the earliest recorded celebrations of the Fourth of July in Lincoln County was this peculiar mention: “The Davenport fireworks were let off in the suburbs of that city, for the reason, I suppose, no buildings are insured. A few boys enjoyed them, but those who remained to witness them were at the dance when the display took place, and did not see the balloons ascend. The celebration was purely Republican, even Democratic office-seekers being scarce.” (Sprague Herald: 7-12-1888) For a fra...
1 Years Ago The Odessa Record July 6, 1917 Odessa boy ordained priest. “And I will go in to the altar of my God: to God who giveth joy to my youth.” These words of Holy Writ spoken by the Psalmist of old, were most deeply impressed upon the minds of all that attended the Tuesday morning service at the St. Joseph’s church when Rev. Paul Kucera of the Benedictine monastery at Lacey, Washington, sang his first solemn high mass at his old home church. Father Paul is the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. F.L. Kucera of Odessa. He wa...
1 Years Ago The Odessa Record June 29, 1917 Tennis tourney won by Odessa. The tennis tournament Sunday between Lind and Odessa tennis clubs furnished some close and, in spite of the unfavorable tennis weather, very enjoyable matches. Very little playing has been done on Odessa courts this season and the tourney was gotten up in such short notice that it would have been no surprise had the local racquet wielders been forced to take the short end of the score, but such was...
Sheriff's Report 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, June 19: Wilbur ambulance personnel assisted a 79-year-old man with breathing difficulties. A caller told dispatchers he discovered a still-smoldering campfire between Davenport Motor Co. and...
PDA The Harrington Public Development Authority met June 20 at city hall, called to order by Vice President Heather Slack. Present were Paul Charlton, Tim Tipton, Jill Plaskon, Jay Gossett, Margie Hall and Bunny Haugan. The group voted to have the current vice president assume the position of president due to the recent death of Allen Barth who was the newly elected President in May. Slack accepted the position which leaves the vice president position currently vacant. It was announced that the 2016 Annual Report for the PDA...
Sheriff's Report 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, June 12: A caller reported that three head of branded cattle were lost while being transported from Kettle Falls to StockLand Livestock Auction in Davenport. Inmate fire crews battled a fir...
Sheriff's Report 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, June 5: A black bag containing a laptop computer and other items was discovered in an alley behind Davenport’s Pioneer Plaza and brought to the sheriff’s office. A deputy checked out a report...
Jacqueline L. (Jackie) Greenwalt passed away June 2, 2017 at her home in Odessa. She was born July 17, 1942 in Opportunity, WA to Jack and Josephine Finney. Jackie grew up in the Coeur d'Alene, Idaho and attended school there. Jackie married Robert Greenwalt on August 31, 1963 in Odessa. This is where they made their home and raised their family. Jackie enjoyed cake decorating, crocheting and sewing, watching western movies and being active with her children. Her family was...
The Lincoln County Economic Development Council and the Washington State University extension office in Davenport hosted a group of educators and workforce development stakeholders for a statewide video conference on Career Connected Learning last week. The discussion centered on the employment needs of Lincoln County's businesses and how school can help to meet those needs....
Partridge. Three volleys were fired over the casket which was draped in the folds of the American flag.” (Citizen: Nov. 1, 1918) “George D. Witt Dies of Wounds. Sad News Received Tuesday Oct. 26. Buried in France. Details Lacking. A telegram to George M. Witt received Wednesday evening brought the sad news that George Douglas Witt, his son, had died in France as a result of wounds received in action. Some weeks ago Mr. Witt had received a letter from George stating that he was in a hospital having been wounded but was get...
Opera House Society The monthly meeting of the Harrington Opera House Society was held in the Art Room at 7 p.m., June 5, with Mark and Sheryl Stedman, Linda Wagner, Carol, Cherie MacClellan, Billie and Gordon Herron, Ed and Bunny Haugan, Marge Womach and Karen Robertson in attendance. Minutes and treasurer's report were given and approved. The secretary reported on correspondence, each a thank-you for a positive experience working with Society personnel at functions. The...
A special three-day filing period will be held Monday, June 12, through Wednesday, June 14, 2017, for the purpose of declaring candidacy for the following elective positions in Lincoln County that were not previously filed for during the regular filing period. Anyone wishing to file may do so at the Lincoln County Auditor’s Office between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. during the stated filing period. Declarations by mail must be in our office no later than the last day of the filing period, June 14, at 4 p.m. and must include the c...
