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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...
[Contributed by various citizens of Harrington, as our regular columnist takes another week off.] Memories with Mark Twain Sunday, Nov. 3, a group of 50 or so folks gathered at the Harrington Opera House in the afternoon to spend quality time with Mark Twain as presented by Patrick Treadway. Treadway is the consummate actor. His clothing, gestures and manner of speech were striking. He was in character before the performance doing sound checks and visiting with volunteers. It...
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 2, 1919 News updates: Halloween activities included a public gathering at the English Congregational church with booths for fortune telling, apple bobbing, etc. The high school students celebrated at the Masonic hall. Mrs. Alamata Pitts and Mrs. L. L. Black entertained groups. A bunch of boys around town staged a special party for Marshal Durland, climaxed by putting the W. L. Michaelsen cow in the high school assembly room. The "Laugh-...
[Contributed by various citizens of Harrington, as our regular columnist takes a week off.] HOHS rummage sale: John Wayne has left Harrington! He, a vintage, life-sized stand-up Coors beer advertisement, was delightfully claimed by a devoted fan who had traveled specifically for that reason to the Harrington Opera House Society’s rummage sale last Saturday. At the 9 a.m. opening, an eager group was assembled at the door, and a steady stream of friends and newcomers alike continued to arrive until closing. Many were pleased t... Full story
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...
HOHS The Harrington Opera House Society's rummage committee has announced a Super-Sized Rummage Fundraiser on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The next event after that will be Sunday, Nov. 3 at 2 p.m., when Patrick Treadway will present "Memories with Mark Twain," a humorous one-man show crafted from Twain's own words and spirit. Treadway was trained at the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco and is an actor, puppeteer and visual artist. He has entertained...
SUPERIOR COURT John F. Strohmaier, Judge Criminal Sentencings Edward M. Counts was convicted of theft in the second degree and sentenced to 57 months confinement in connection to an incident on Sept. 8, 2018. Civil Judgments A judgement against Shon J. Elsing from 2009 has been extended for an additional 10 years at the request of plaintiff Citibank South Dakota. Juvenile Offender Dispositions A juvenile defendant pled guilty to two counts of theft in the second degree and was sentenced to three months of community...
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. 7: An inmate was transported to Spokane for the shuttle to Snohomish County. A caller reported a suspicious male and bike at Lake and Broadway. A caller reported a suspicious female and dog in Dav...
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....
By TERRIE SCHMIDT-CROSBY Inchelium The Inchelium Hornets came to town October 3 to face the Tigers and were defeated, 3-0. The win gives the Tigers an overall 8-3 record so far this season. Od 25 25 25 3 Inch 14 5 21 0 Maddy Wagner led the team in kills with eight, and Emily Scrupps added another four. Wagner and Katreace Boss each had three service aces to pace the team in that category. Scrupps put up four blocks to supply aggressive action for the defense. Jocelynn Hottell...
Chamber of Commerce The Harrington Area Chamber of Commerce met Wednesday, October 2, at noon at the Post & Office with the following attending: Tim Tipton, Paula Harrington, Karen Robertson, Jill Barth, Saige Wilson, Bunny Haugan, Jim Knapp (Lions Club), Cassie Nixon (Huckleberry Press), Rollie Behrens, Cherie MacClellan. The Street Dance which took place Friday, Sept. 27, and benefited the Harrington Town Square Project's goal of meeting the offered $30,000 Innovia...
SUPERIOR COURT John F. Strohmaier, Judge Criminal Sentencings Civil Judgments Judgement against Melody Y. Costello, overpayment of unemployment benefits, $769.62 Judgement for plaintiff Walt Taylor against defendant Ellen Gross, $1,943.17 for personal services. Quiet title judgement for plaintiff Michael McAuliffe, personal reprehensive of the estate of Donna Kittilson, against defendants Mark A. Wagner and Randall J. Wagner. New Criminal Cases Austin W. Tidwell is charged with 2nd degree assault in connection to an Oct. 1...
General election, November 5, 2019 This is the final week of information on the various candidates running for office in Odessa. The Record learned last week that Marcus Horak, Joe Schlomer and Bill Pichon have expressed a desire to withdraw as candidates. According to the Lincoln County auditor, however, the ballots have already been prepared and printed, and the names of those who filed during the announced filing periods remain on the ballot. The planned community forum on October 7, will go forward despite the announced...
SUPERIOR COURT John F. Strohmaier, Judge New Criminal Cases Braeden V. Thorpe, 18, Newman Lake, is charged with three counts of harassment-threats to kill in connection with a Sept. 19 incident during a football game at Reardan High School. Sergey Y. Ilin, 48, Spokane, is charged with two counts of second-degree assault in connection with an Aug. 31 incident on Interstate 90 in Lincoln County during which a motorist was allegedly threatened with a brandished firearm. Bridgett L. Stearns, 29, Ford, is charged with possession...
Harrington Fall Festival On September 27, Harrington was a busy town from early morning throughout the day and into the evening. Students helped in the process of sprucing up the town. The Harrington Opera House rummage sale began at 10 a.m. and lasted until 2 p.m., with stragglers and donors coming by for another hour or so. The customer appreciation barbecue was a success from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the grassy area between the US Bank and Harrington Food Mart. Shortly after 2...
1 years ago The Odessa Record September 28, 1919 News updates: Attorney Nevins will manage the Salvation Army drive for Odessa, to raise $4,000 in a two-day campaign. Although Odessa businessmen have contracted twice for an airplane to give an exhibition here, without getting one, an airship sailed in on us today without notice and without cost. When the plane first circled over town, at a height of about 300 feet, it created as much excitement as a fire. The pilot, Lt. Symons, had as passenger Christ Rieker of Ritzville,...
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. Dispatchers handled 245 calls for service during the period. Monday, Sept. 16: A Creston resident expressed concern about someone who fed her dog from a minivan that had stopped in a driveway adjacent to Watson Road E...
Mid-County Seniors Mid-County Seniors is a Harrington non-profit 501(c)(3) organization created in 1996 when the Senior Meals program began in Harrington. If you are interested in joining this group, please contact Susie Harding at 509-270-6023, as they are seeking board members to fill vacant positions. They are announcing that Carl Clark is the new cook for Harrington Senior Meals. He has cooked for the Harrington Golf & Country Club and for Lincoln Hospital. Meals continue to be provided at Memorial Hall. Doors open Tuesda...
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. This week, dispatchers handled 280 calls for service. Monday, Sept. 9: A collision involving a vehicle and deer took place at the intersection of U.S. 2 and Rocklyn Road, west of Davenport. The driver escaped injury....
Odessa High School FBLA members Maddy Wagner, Eric Johnston and Chloe Winkler display the framed array of engraved metal plates bearing the names of the sponsors of the new windows in the Old Town Hall The framed commemorative sign was made by Gavin Wagner of Harrington....
General election on November 5, 2019 This week, The Record continues its series on candidates running for positions in town government as they present their views on various topics of interest to Odessa's citizens. The planned community forum on October 7, during which townspeople can meet the candidates, will allow each candidate to explain in greater detail how he or she plans to address the issues facing the town's government officials. It will also allow the public some ad...
HOHS meeting Mark and Sheryl Stedman, Ed and Bunny Haugan, Billie and Gordon Herron, Kris Moritz, Becky Moeller, Ellen Evans, Carol, Marge Womach, Linda Wagner and Karen Robertson attended the Sept. 9 meeting of the Harrington Opera House Society. President Evans opened the meeting and last month's minutes and treasurer's report were approved. Several items of correspondence were mentioned: 1. Margie Hall of the Lincoln County Economic Development Council invited HOHS to...
