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DAVENPORT — The school district will officially ask voters to approve two levies in the February Special Election. The school board approved putting a replacement educational programs and operations (EP&O) levy and replacement capital projects levy before the voters at a regular meeting Monday, Nov. 27. Both levies would be collected over four years, beginning in 2025 and ending in 2028. The EP&O levy would collect $1,135,091 in 2025, $1,169,144 in 2026, $1,204,218 in 2027 and $1,240,345 in 2028. That breaks down to an e... Full story
ODESSA - Special Olympics veterans Tim and Cory Dempsey were days away from another trip to the Nov. 18 State Fall Games in Kennewick, where the elder, 34-year-old Tim, would be competing in flag football and the younger, 32-year-old Cory, would be competing in bowling. But first, the local brothers had a birthday party to attend in Federal Way. After the celebration, the two began to make their way back to Odessa as the sun went down Wednesday, Nov. 15. When they reached...
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. 19 Traffic stops: 2 A one-vehicle rollover crash was reported on Highway 2 at milepost 254. The unattended death of an elderly man was reported at Lakeview Terrace near Grand Coulee. Odessa Police said both doo...
ODESSA - The local school district recognized Ed Deife for his 14 years of service on the school board at the board's regular meeting Monday, Nov. 20. Deife first took the No. 2 seat on the board in 2009. "I've enjoyed it. It's been a tremendous learning experience," Deife said. "I think in my time I worked with 10 or so different board members, many of whom I didn't really know and it was a pleasure getting to know them." Deife said being on the school board can be a...
Davenport birthdays Dec. 1: Ernestine King, Andria Street, Gene Hinkey, Remy Easley-Cate, Janene Warner, Ainsley Phillips Dec. 2: Scott Gamache, Tristan Abbott, Greg Wilkie Dec. 3: Carter McGowan Dec. 4: Jill Morrison, Christine Dickson, Trey Coffman Dec. 5: Clif Warwick, Shannon Sewall Dec. 6: Winston Telford, Todd Hargrave Dec. 7: Traci Linstrum, Addie Schneider Davenport anniversaries Dec. 6: Don and Arlene Strate Dec. 7: Pat and Kristi Abbott Reardan birthdays Dec. 1: Henry McRae, Aaron Barham, Gabriel McRae Dec. 5:...
ODESSA — One town Christmas event isn’t enough here. Locals can enjoy two holiday events in the next week if they’re feeling festive enough. First up is the Old Town Hall Christmas Party and town Christmas tree lighting from 5-7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3. Free food and hot drinks will be provided at Old Town Hall, while items will be auctioned off in a silent auction, music will be played and children (or adults) can take pictures with Santa Claus. The town Christmas tree will be lit at 6 p.m. on First Street outside Old Town...
SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 731 On Monday, November 13, 2023, the Town Council of the Town of Odessa, Washington approved and adopted Ordinance No. 731, the main point of which may be summarized as by its Title: AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING COMPLETE STREETS TO THE ODESSA MUNICIPAL CODE A full text of this ordinance is available for reading at the Clerk’s Office and may be viewed on the website, www.odessawa. org/clerk-1 Dated this 22nd Day of November, 2023 Meri Jane Bohn Clerk-Treasurer Published : November 30, 202...
ODESSA — The local school district prefers to run its levies on an annual basis, asking voters to assist with funding for educational programs, operations and capital projects. Next year will be no different, as the school district will put two levies on the ballot in a special election Feb. 13. The district is asking voters to approve an educational programs and operations levy (EP&O) totaling $625,000 for collection in 2025. That estimates to $1.89 per $1,000 assessed property value, business manager Staci Claassen said. Su...
EDWALL - The local fire station has a new fire engine in house at no cost to Fire District No. 4 thanks to the Federal Firefighter Property program. The engine, named Engine 461, is a 1995 Pierce Arrow originally built for the Marine Corps. It was stationed at Barstow Marine Base in Southern California, according to a press release from District Chief Jim Adams. The Fire District obtained the engine from the Dept. of Natural Resources, which facilitates the Federal...
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. 12 Traffic stops: 10 A caller said she was driving behind a white pickup all over the roadway on Highway 231 North. A Davenport man requested a hulk slip for cleanup in another man’s yard. An abandoned vehic...
DAVENPORT — While the 2023 General Election won’t be officially certified until Tuesday, Nov. 28, all contested races have been, in essence, decided. There aren’t enough remaining ballots that would swing any race, and winners have been declared in crucial council, school board, fire district and cemetery district races. Precinct data was released after the Nov. 14 ballot tally was updated, indicating which areas preferred various candidates in contested races. These numbers tell a story particularly in school board races...
Cooking from scratch has allowed a great controversy to pass me by until questions started coming in. Usually, I get a lot of turkey questions this time of year. Pumpkin is currently at the top of the list. Can I use puree instead of solid pack? Is 100% pumpkin the same as puree? Google doesn’t know everything. Grandmother’s favorite recipe from the Libby’s Solid Pack Pumpkin can won’t turn out the same with pumpkin puree. You will need to use 100% pumpkin. I don’t know when...
Robert "Bob" Allen Zeiler Nov 13, 1948 – Nov 13, 2023 Robert "Bob" Zeiler passed away in Spokane, Wash. on Nov. 13, 2023, his 75th birthday. He was born on Nov. 13, 1948, in Spokane, the only child of Jacob Jr. and Ruby (Heimbigner) Zeiler. A lifelong resident of Odessa, Wash. Bob was a third-generation wheat farmer, farming southeast of Odessa. Bob graduated from Odessa High School in 1967. He attended Spokane Falls Community College for two years and Eastern Washington S...
Davenport birthdays Nov. 25: Alicia Wilson Nov. 26: Jean Parsons, Chloe Barta, Maverick Morcom Nov. 27: Tyson Heath, Jennifer Taylor Nov. 28: Tim Stromberger, Kamryn Jo Mann, Cole Cursi Nov. 29: Hannah Warwick, Amy Jenness, Sandy Morgan, Brayden Hale, Penny Piper Nov. 30: Dan Rinehart, Andy Semprimoznik, Russ Miller, LaVon Stiles, Caleb Cox Davenport anniversaries Nov. 24: Ray and Susan Dashiell Nov. 26: Jim and Kathy Hedgcock Nov. 29: Jeff and Kelli Wilkie Reardan birthdays Nov. 24: Joel Zwainz Nov. 25: Andrea McLaughlin,...
Tail Twister Chuck Watkins calls out the balls at the Odessa Lions Club Turkey Bingo Saturday, Nov. 18....
1 years ago Edward Appel of Waukon was fined $50 for killing a doe and Henry Dechenne of Waukon was fined $25 for concealing the evidence. Lincoln County officers searched for three cars that escaped Okanogan County with loads of liquor. Davenport and Mohler grade schools won spelling contests.. 75 years ago Auto traffic was halted by a 4-inch blanket of snow that covered much of Lincoln County. The coincidence of the day came when two Plymouth cars, both the same color and both driven by Schultzes, turned over in a ditch...
PUBLIC HEARING Notice of hearing of a proposed budget amendment for the Town of Odessa, WA for the year 2023. Notice is hereby given that a budget amendment for the Town of Odessa, Lincoln County, Washington has been filed with the Town Clerk-Treasurer and that on Monday, November 27, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. the Town Council will meet in the Council Chambers, 21 E. First Ave., for the purpose of holding said hearing. This facility is handicapped accessible. Arrangements needed for the hearing impaired, wanting to comment at the...
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice of Public Hearing for Final Proposed Annual Budget for the Town of Odessa for the year 2024. Notice is hereby given that the Odessa Town Council will meet in the Council Chambers, 21 E First Ave., for the purpose of holding a public hearing on the final proposed 2024 annual budget for the Town of Odessa on November 27, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. This facility is handicapped accessible. Arrangements needed for hearing impaired, wanting to comment at the hearing, can be made by contacting the Clerk’s O...
Davenport birthdays Nov. 17: Katy Fisk, Veronica Hollis, Erica Winzer, Kara Wilkie Nov. 18: Kathy Hedgcock, Tarynn Gunning, Sherri Ropp Nov. 19: Becky Evers, Melissa Johnson Nov. 20: Janelle Hein Nov. 21: Debbie Hutsell, Kathleen Posey, Anthony Honey, Isaac Harvey Nov. 22: Abbygail Storer, Delaney Lacy, Don Oehlwein, Duane Oehlwein Nov. 23: Phyllis Oliver, Garrett Linstrum Davenport anniversaries Nov. 18: Ken and Lori Deal Nov. 20: Charles and Phyllis Oliver, Bryce and Becky Bailey Nov. 21: Ed and Shelly Johnston Reardan...
1 years ago Delegates from Davenport, Harrington, Almira and Odessa American Legion posts attended the annual county convention of legion men in Odessa. Henry Scheel was released from county jail after being accused of stealing 14 sacks of wheat from Henry Smith. Two rifles were reportedly stolen from the John Raymer & Company hardware store in Reardan. 75 years ago Beverly Patton of Harrington was honored by the Davenport Assembly No. 99 as the Grand Representative to Connecticut for Washington, Idaho and the territory of...
PUBLIC HEARING Notice of hearing of a proposed budget amendment for the Town of Odessa, WA for the year 2023. Notice is hereby given that a budget amendment for the Town of Odessa, Lincoln County, Washington has been filed with the Town Clerk-Treasurer and that on Monday, November 27, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. the Town Council will meet in the Council Chambers, 21 E. First Ave., for the purpose of holding said hearing. This facility is handicapped accessible. Arrangements needed for the hearing impaired, wanting to comment at the...
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice of Public Hearing for Final Proposed Annual Budget for the Town of Odessa for the year 2024. Notice is hereby given that the Odessa Town Council will meet in the Council Chambers, 21 E First Ave., for the purpose of holding a public hearing on the final proposed 2024 annual budget for the Town of Odessa on November 27, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. This facility is handicapped accessible. Arrangements needed for hearing impaired, wanting to comment at the hearing, can be made by contacting the Clerk’s O...
PUBLIC NOTICE ANNOUNCING PUBLIC REVIEW PERIOD FOR ADOPTION OF THE ODESSA SUBAREA SPECIAL STUDY FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT AND RECORD OF DECISION The U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is adopting the 2012 Odessa Subarea Special Study Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) produced by the Bureau of Reclamation in cooperation with the State of Washington, represented by the Washington State Department of Ecology. The FEIS examined the potential to replace groundwater with...
YAKIMA - The Odessa volleyball team rode their momentum from a thunderous run through the District 7 1B Tournament into the first round of the State 1B Tournament at the Sundome last week, but that momentum was snuffed by the eventual state champions. The Tigers won their first match, but dropped their final two matches at state to conclude their season. First up for the No. 9 Tigers was No. 8 Orcas Island Wednesday, Nov. 8. Odessa got off to a quick 10-4 lead and held off...
DAVENPORT - Athletes competing in football, volleyball, soccer and cross country around Lincoln County were named to their league's all-opponent teams after fall sports concluded. Here are the local athletes that were recognized. Football In the Northeast 2B league, Reardan senior Aidan Chilson was named first-team all-defense at a linebacker spot, while Jonathan Holdway was first-team all-offense as a lineman. Chilson was on the second-team all-offense as a running back,...
