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HARRINGTON – The City Council met via Zoom for a special meeting and two public hearings. Those attending were councilmen Peter Davenport, David Buddrius, Stephen Hardy, Levi Schenk and Justin Slack; Clerk Janice Cepeda; Mayor Nathan Luck and identified visitors Jamie Henneman (Davenport Times), Marge Womach and Cherie MacClellan and others unidentified. The State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA/DNS) Determination of Non-Significance was the first of two public hearings to be opened. MacClellan asked which project this was in...
HARRINGTON – Crisp air and a slight breeze lets one know that the seasons are changing as does the aroma of burning leaves in various piles about town. New fencing can be seen going up to enclose a yard, while trenches are being dug in other yards in an attempt to get these types of projects completed before the ground has a solid freeze upon it. Weather has been ideal for preparations of Christmas decorations, lights being raised, inflatables growing to full size and nativity scenes appearing before the Thanksgiving h...
DAVENPORT – If one doesn't mind freezing their tails off, there are several enjoyable spots for winter hunting and fishing in Lincoln County, even as temperatures begin to plummet and some animals go into hibernation. "By far" the most popular seasonal outdoor activity is fishing at Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area, Fish and Wildlife Officer Curt Wood said. He said the water bodies there don't typically freeze over, so ice fishing isn't always an option, but added that...
HARRINGTON – The City Council met via teleconference on Nov. 12, chaired by Mayor Nathan Luck in the presence of council members David Buddrius, Peter Davenport, Justin Slack, Stephen Hardy and Levi Schenk, as well as Janice Cepeda (city clerk), Mike Cronrath (city treasurer), Marge Womach and Cherie MacClellan. Mike Cronrath provided the treasurer’s report that had been sent out by email in two formats for the clerk and mayor to forward to the council. There were a lot of bank fees for the past month, and Cronrath will check...
HARRINGTON – Stacey Rasmussen, a member of the Harrington Library Board, reminds citizens that, “If you haven’t been to the Harrington Library lately, it is time to come check things out!” New books will be arriving any day. Patrons have the ability to check out e-books on their electronic reading devices (but must visit the library in person to sign up). A Holiday Book selection is also being planned. The board continues to make changes to make the library work better for patrons. Those with book suggestions or questio...
HARRINGTON – The Harrington Opera House Society met Nov. 2 in the Art Room with the following present: Ellen Evans, Becky Moeller, Mark and Sheryl Stedman, Linda Wagner, Billie Herron, Ed and Bunny Haugan and Karen Robertson. The Stedmans offered to check on wood for the pew cushion project. Members discussed the First-Aid kit and the sandwich-board style that is being considered for the marquee with no action taken. A roof hatch was discovered open following the recent w...
HARRINGTON – The City Council held a special teleconference meeting at 6 p.m. Oct. 28, led by Mayor Nathan Luck. Present were council members Peter Davenport, Stephen Hardy, David Buddrius, Justin Slack and Levi Schenk, along with Clerk Janice Cepeda, and one acknowledged visitor Denisa Holling. On the agenda for the special meeting were discussions of Covid Relief funding and of obtaining a credit card. Each member had the opportunity to share their preferences regarding e...
DAVENPORT – Christmas is a time for cheer, a time to be merry, a time to be with loved ones …and a time to acquire more new items than one needs. Inevitably, the influx of holiday gifts prompts many to look at donating or throwing away their old items. In Lincoln County, places for carrying out this sort of holiday purge are rather limited compared to a larger county, but options still exist. Still functioning despite the COVID-19 pandemic and tucked a couple blocks behind Safeway in Davenport lies the Lincoln County Car...
HARRINGTON – The Harrington Opera House is offering its online meeting space to community members who may need to attend online meetings for work or school during COVID-19 restrictions. A dedicated room in the opera house building has a large screen, a laptop and high-speed internet. The space, being referred to as the "Zoom Room", is being offered to the public by donation. Opera House Technology Coordinator Karen Robertson said the opera house had originally set up the o...
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. NOVEMBER 8 Number of traffic stops: 9 A cow was reported on the road on Highway 21. Suspicious vehicle report. Abandoned child report. NOVEMBER 9 Number of traffic stops: 10 Trespassing complaint. Suspicious per...
HARRINGTON – The Harrington School Board recently passed a “gender inclusive” policy on Oct. 28 to address the needs of transgender and gender-expansive students. The policy affirms that an “inclusive approach” to transgender and gender-expansive students in regards to “use of names and pronouns”, “restroom and locker room use”, dress codes and other items. The goal of the policy is to “provide these students with an equal opportunity for learning and achievement.” In order to do this, the policy outlines that the dis...
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. NOVEMBER 1 Number of traffic stops: 21 A caller wanted to know why someone was moving cattle across a road at 9am. A caller reported finding a bag with a child’s coat, blankets and cell phone. Abandoned vehicle repor...
HARRINGTON – At a Oct. 28 meeting of the Harrington City Council, the council determined how to spend over $10,000 in federal assistance granted to the city via the CARES act. Council members Peter Davenport, David Buddrius, Stephen Hardy, and Levi Schenk, along with Mayor Justin Slack attended the meeting. The council approved the purchase of several items related to upgrading technology at city hall. The council approved spending $700 on a microphone to record online meetings and $6,000 on iPads and associated a...
RENTON, Wash. – The WIAA Executive Board approved a process for determining the status of upcoming WIAA seasons during the 2020-21 school year Nov. 2. The process outlines a timetable for decision making as well as a minimum participation requirement and is based on feedback from athletic directors. The Executive Board determined that, in order for a season to take place, 50% of schools in a WIAA region (by classification) must be eligible to participate in league games as p...
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. NOTE: Several listings are missing locations because the Lincoln County Sheriff’s office did not include them in its report to the media. OCTOBER 25 Number of traffic stops:30 OCTOBER 26 Number of traffic stops...
LINCOLN COUNTY – Of the 7,853 registered voters in eastern Washington’s Lincoln County, 3,506 had submitted their ballots as of as of October 27 for a total of 44.6 percent of its voting public. In all of Lincoln County, only 37 voters have had their ballots rejected by the auditor’s office. Of those 37 voters, 15 reside in Davenport precincts; four in Reardan; three each in Odessa, Sprague and Wilbur; two each in Almira, Creston and Harrington; and one each in Irby, Edwall and Deer Meadows. Most of the rejected ballo...
DAVENPORT – It appears that this year’s ammo shortfall didn’t encourage the deer population to reveal themselves to hunters, as early hunting season has netted the smallest harvest in some time. “It’s probably one of the slowest, non-eventful deer seasons I’ve ever worked,” Officer Curt Wood of the Department of Fish and Wildlife said. Wood has worked in Lincoln County in his position for 25 years. He said opening weekend for deer hunting season was “one of the slowest weekends” he’s had on the job. “I think deer population...
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. NOTE: Several listings are missing locations because the Lincoln County Sheriff’s office did not include them in its report to the media. OCTOBER 18 Number of traffic stops: 12 An Almira caller said his neigh...
HARRINGTON – The School Board is considering adopting a “gender inclusive” policy that would create procedures for addressing the needs of transgender and gender-expansive students. The board had the first reading of the policy at their meeting on Sept. 30. The policy affirms that an “inclusive approach” to transgender and gender-expansive students in regards to “use of names and pronouns”, “restroom and locker room use”, dress codes and other items. The goal of adopting the policy would be to “provide these students with...
Although COVID-19 restrictions cancelled the Lincoln Hospital Foundation’s annual Sharing Hearts Luncheon, volunteers were still able to raise over $27,000 in funds last month by collecting donations. The “Sharing Hearts” effort raised over $27,000 for a special project, $340 to grow the Endowment Fund, and $840 to add to the medical scholarship for scholarships to go to Lincoln County students going into a medical field. The annual “Sharing Hearts” luncheon event raises funds for Lincoln Hospital, all the clinics, and suppo...
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. NOTE: Several listings are missing locations because the Lincoln County Sheriff’s office did not include them in its report to the media. OCT 11 Number of traffic stops: 11 Medical assist requested. Welfare check...
The Times Note: The WIAA announced Oct. 9 that it extended the open coaching season from Nov. 30 to Dec. 19. Local athletic directors didn’t yet know how their schools would adjust practice schedules based on this extension. Davenport Times readership local schools coaches and fall practice schedules Reardan Indians Practice schedule: Oct. 5-8—All-sports conditioning Oct. 12-22—Baseball, softball, tennis, track, cross country Oct. 26-Nov. 5—Football, volleyball, girl’s...
Every Vote Counts While the primary voter turnout was impressive at 64%, it’s also disturbing because that means over one-third of Lincoln County’s registered voters didn’t bother to take a few moments to exercise one of the most important and fundamental rights the United States of America offers its citizens. The vote is often viewed as our only way to decide who will lead us, and in which direction. In such a divided political climate, every vote is important and every vote counts. The American Legion’s National Command...
WILCOX, KATHRYN JOAN MARIE – Kathryn Joan Marie Wilcox passed away peacefully on October 2nd, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer. Kathy was born on September 10th, 1957 in Spokane, Wash. to Gale and Irma Gfeller who preceded her in death. Kathryn grew up in Lind, Wash. and graduated from Lind High School. She then attended WSU, EWU, and Gonzaga University studying education. Kathy married Jim Wilcox on October 21st, 1978 and they raised their family in Harrington. K...
7 years ago Oct 12th, 1950 High School football game to be broadcasted on TV Another milestone will be passed Saturday when the high school football game with Moses Lake will be broadcasted on TV. It’s not too illogical to believe that next year we might be running such headlines as “Gorillas to get 75,000 T.V rights at the Wilbur game.” However, gate receipts may hit by the modern miracle of television and other headlines will blare forth, “ Davenport High Says No to T.V. As Gate Receipts fall” 50 years ago Oct 15th, 197...
