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MOSES LAKE - Liberty Bell will make its first appearance in a state title football game after upending No. 1-ranked Odessa, 70-24, on Saturday, Nov. 26 on Lion's Field. Mountain Lion Coach Jeff Lidey credited the state 1B quarterfinals win to having a healthy team and focusing on the Tigers' key playmakers - quarterback Collin Martin and running back Gage Starkel. "They have a team for full talent, but those two boys have been carrying the team for a long time," Lidey said....
RITZVILLE—The Adams County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the thefts of multiple traffic signs last week. Investigators received information that led them to a location in the 1800 block of East Franz Road. During execution of a search warrant there Nov. 23, deputies recovered several signs, records show. “Deputies recovered stolen road signs that belonged to the Public Works Departments of Adams County, Franklin County and Lincoln County,” Adams County Sheriff Dale Wagner said. “Also recovered were road signs belonging...
DAVENPORT—Schools closed and cars slid across highways in a record-setting snowstorm in Lincoln County Wednesday, Nov. 30. As of press time, anywhere from 6 to 13 inches of snow had fallen around the county. Reardan was the hardest hit with 13 inches as of Wednesday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service. By the same time, Davenport had 11.9 inches of snow. The near-foot received in Davenport shattered a daily record for Nov. 30. The previous marks were 4.2 inches in Davenport in 2005 Harrington, Odessa and W...
Last budget meeting scheduled mid-December ODESSA— Mayor William Crossley announced a 2022 budget amendment and discussion of the 2023 proposed budget during a brief 12-minute town council meeting on Monday, Nov. 28. The final budget hearing and amendment meetings are scheduled before the regular meeting on Monday, Dec. 12. Two hired to work facilities at school district DAVENPORT–Two locals were hired by the school district here to work facilities and maintenance after longtime facilities director Joe Coppersmith announced h...
MOSES LAKE-The Tigers were almost the victims of a shooting star, but Odessa managed to hold on to win a wild state 1B quarterfinal game 76-74 against the Naselle Comets at Lions Field Saturday, Nov. 19. Naselle scored 11 touchdowns but failed conversion tries seven times. The Tigers scored ten touchdowns and successfully converted eight point after tries, which ended up the difference in the game. Odessa seniors Gage Starkel and Collin Martin were driving forces, with...
Summary of Ordinance No. 725 On Monday, November 14, 2022, the Town Council of the Town of Odessa, Washington approved and adopted Ordinance No. 725, the main point of which may be summarized as by its Title: AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE MILLAGE AND THE AMOUNT TO BE LEVIED ON TAXABLE PROPERTY WITHIN THE TOWN OF ODESSA FOR THE YEAR 2023, PER RCW 84.55.120 A full text of this ordinance is available for reading at the Clerk’s Office and may be viewed on the website, www. odessawa.com/Townhall Dated this 17th Day of November, 2...
Turkey Bingo in Davenport, Odessa, Harington and Sprague....
Davenport birthdays Nov. 25: Alicia Wilson, Gary Reinbold † Nov. 26: Jean Parsons, Chloe Barta, Maverick Morcom Nov. 27: Tyson Heath, Jennifer Taylor Nov. 28: Cole Cursi, Tim Stromberger, Kamryn Mann Nov. 29: Sandy Morgan, Hannah Warwick, Penny Piper, Amy Jenness, Brayden Hale Nov. 30: Dan Rinehart, Andy Semprimoznik, Russ Miller, LaVon Stiles, Caleb Cox Dec. 1: Remy Easley-Cate, Ainsley Phillips, Gene Hinkey, Ernestine King, Andria Street, Janene Warner Davenport anniversaries Nov. 26: Jim and Kathy Hedgcock Nov. 29: Jeff a...
What are you thankful for this Thanksgiving?...
November and December are often filled with many family and community gatherings. Potluck meals call for easy transport and keep warm dishes. Pinterest and recipe blogs fill our lists with new recipes to try and meanwhile there are everyday meals to prepare. Scalloped potatoes are an easy side option for potluck meals and buffet tables. Buffet Scalloped Potatoes, a recipe that has been in my collection since 1978, has stood the test of time and adapted well to a variety of...
Thanksgiving was my favorite time of year growing up, and in many ways, it still is. Of course, some of that magic has disappeared as I get older, but the meaning remains the same. For me, Thanksgiving at its core is about family and spending time together. Unfortunately, as the years have passed, I have lost much of my family due to cancer or other ailments. As we all get older, our friends can sometimes become more like our family when our own is missing. As a result, we...
Government meetings in Davenport, Odessa, Reardan, Harrington and Sprague the week of Nov. 25-Dec. 1. If you’d like your organization included in this tab, email davenporttimes@centurytel.net. Monday, Nov. 28 Davenport school board meeting at 6 p.m. in the K-8 Library Wednesday, Nov. 30 Harrington school board meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the Library Harrington city council meeting at 7 p.m. in City Hall Thursday, Dec. 1 Reardan town council meeting at 6 p.m. in the United Methodist Church...
DAVENPORT—The most recent Lincoln County ballot tabulation conducted Wednesday, Nov. 16 indicated that there was a 75.13% voter turnout in this year’s general election with 16 ballots left to tally Monday, Nov. 28 before the election is officially certified. With that count came the release of precinct data, which indicates preferred candidates for each voting precinct in Lincoln County. The most lopsided contested county race was that of Treasurer, where Emily Lybbert Hansen received 3,398 votes to Brad Sweet’s 1,584. Voter...
ODESSA- Growing up can be awkward and uncomfortable but being different from "normal" can be even more demanding. 33-year-old local man Tim Dempsey has found his normal through the Special Olympics. He said his experience with the Special Olympics improved his life tremendously. "Life before the Special Olympics was super hard," Dempsey said. "I had severe ADHD and what they call selective mutism." He said holding conversations could be difficult due to the lack of eye...
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. 14 Traffic stops: 11 A front entrance burglary alarm was reported. A Davenport woman from Cottonwood Springs Apartments said her neighbor told her that her dogs were vicious, and he would kill them. A Dav...
Kamry Kolterman shares her winning ticket during Turkey Bingo in Odessa on Saturday, Nov.19. Turn to page 7 for more local Turkey Bingo pictures....
YAKIMA – The Odessa Tigers came into the WIAA 1B State Tournament as the No. 12-seed and minimal expectations. That made it all the more surprising when the Tigers finished in sixth-place in the tournament and were just a few-point-swing away from potentially finishing fifth. Odessa ended up in the fifth-place bracket after beating No. 5-seed Liberty Christian 3-2 on Nov. 10 before losing 3-0 to eventual semi-finalist Naselle, also on Nov. 10. Odessa continued to put on the u...
Thanksgiving menus are on the minds of many area cooks. Turkey, beef roast, ham, or a combination? What sides and desserts will fit in range and refrigerator space? What oven dishes will cook in the meat standing time? Fresh turkeys should be kept refrigerated until ready to use. If you are brining a turkey, keep the brining bird refrigerated. A frozen turkey will need to be thawed under refrigeration, beginning 4 to 5 days before use, depending on size. Be sure to put a pan...
ODESSA — The town has received a $1.7 million grant to renovate the community center. The state Department of Commerce’s Small Business Innovation Fund grant was announced at the Monday, Nov. 14, Town Council meeting. Clerk Meri Jane Bohn applied for the grant at the end of August with engineer Steve Nelson’s help. Center upgrades will ensure a safer environment for employees and renters, officials said. Renovations will include: a new roof, new floors, new windows and updates to the office space The library will also be re...
ODESSA — It all started a hundred years ago. Back then, government officials and others saw great potential in the high desert lands of Lincoln County and surrounding areas. Originally, the Columbia Basin Project — with Grand Coulee Dam as its centerpiece — was designed to provide irrigation water to over a million acres of land in the central part of Washington State, including the counties of Lincoln, Adams, Douglas, Franklin, Stevens, Okanogan, Grant and Walla Walla. But the project stalled and remains unfinished. Colum...
ODESSA— An armed robbery on Laney Brothers Road was reported to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday, Nov. 10. The alleged robbery took place approximately three miles east of town at a private residence. Allegedly, two male subjects described by the homeowners as Hispanic came to the door claiming to be out of gas. According to the Sheriff’s Office, the victims said the two men left briefly before returning wearing masks and holding a gun. Allegedly, the homeowners agreed to the demands of the two male subje...
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. 7 Traffic stops: 7 State Patrol said they received a report of a one-vehicle slideoff on Highway 231 at milepost 40 due to icy road conditions. Lincoln County Public Works reported an abandoned vehicle on Ol...
PUBLIC NOTICE ODESSA SCHOOL DISTRICT Odessa, Washington SMALL WORKS ROSTER NOTICE RCW 39.04.155, commonly known as the Common Small Works Roster Procedure and RCW 28A.335.190, commonly known as the Public School Bid Law, provide that school districts establish a Small Works Roster of qualified contractors who wish to receive bidding information and be considered for performing work on public works projects estimated to cost less than three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000). Applications are now being received by the Odessa...
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE The Town of Odessa has determined that the Odessa Municipal Airport Tie-Down Apron will not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. An environmental impact statement (EIS) is not required under RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c). This determination was made after review of the NEPA documented categorical exclusion checklist and cultural resources survey completed for the project. Copies of this information are available for review at the Odessa Clerk’s O...
Debra Dawn Zeiler was born in Odessa on May 23rd, 1955 to Donald and Ione (Tootie) Zeiler. Debbie went to Odessa School for 12 years and graduated in 1973. According to her sisters, Deb was the queen or princess of many dances. She loved wrestling where she kept score for 4 years. She played tennis for 4 years. It was said you didn’t want to be on the receiving end of her serve when she was mad. After graduation she enrolled at Kinman Business University in Spokane, Wash. and graduated with a degree in data processing. A...
