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DAVENPORT—Lincoln County Commissioner Mark Stedman, a 10-year veteran of the seat, sat on the board at a regular meeting for the final time Monday, Dec. 19. That is, until the meeting was recessed to next week to interview Stedman’s possible replacement. Stedman, 75, is retiring and moving to the Kalama area to be closer to family. His retirement is effective Dec. 31. The longtime Mohler resident was on the Board of Commissioners for 10 years and spent the previous 12 years as superintendent for the Sprague and Har...
ODESSA— The Edmund and Braun Family Foundation donated $3,000, as announced at the school board meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 14. The board announced Josh Clark's resignation. School faculty and the board thanked Clark for his impact on the students and his service as a high school Assistant Football Coach. Bus driver Vonn Nelson was released from employment with no other details available at the time of this article. Superintendent John Bruce said ten students would participate in highly capable testing on Friday, Jan. 20. B...
ODESSA—Town Council approved the 2023 budget at the final hearing on Monday, Dec. 12. The 2023 budget includes renovations to the community center, which will have new floors, a roof and several upgrades to the offices and library. The Sewer Lift Station Replacement project will be bid on and constructed in 2023. The Airport Tie Down Apron project with the final design will be bid on in March 2023. The town is planning to allot the following amounts to each fund: General $2,747,796.00 Cemetery $51,925.00 $ Street $...
Davenport resigns from council position HARRINGTON—Mayor Jess Silhan announced the departure of councilmember Peter Davenport at the City Council meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 14. "It is with my greatest regret that with this letter," Silhan read, "I announce my resignation from my position as Harrington City Council member position number four." Davenport cited health reasons for his departure. The city budget will be completed and voted on by Wednesday, Dec. 28. Chamber names new president ODESSA—Matt Roberson was named the...
By Laura Estes Quick and easy is the number one criteria for many cooks selecting holiday recipes these next few weeks—a bonus for young cooks who can safely make with limited supervision. For example, Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies are mixed on the stovetop and dropped onto prepared pans to cool and set. Then, add sprinkles for a festive addition to dessert tables. Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies 1.2 cup butter 2 cups granulated sugar 1/2 cup cold milk 1/2 cup peanut butter 3 1/2 cups quick-cooking oatmeal 1 Tbsp vanilla e...
ODESSA–The town community center was decorated with Christmas cheer for the Fest on Wednesday, Dec. 7. A smell of Christmas cheer and the makings of hamburgers floated through the air. The Odessa Junior Livestock 4-H Club hosted the event and held a hamburger booth. Baked goods lined several tables and were decorated with sprinkles, such as Santa, snowmen and even school buses. Vendor tables were decorated with red, white, and green and topped with handmade gift ideas for s...
Davenport birthdays Dec. 23: Lila Woodland, Ken Vesneske, Regan Oliver, Kelly Graber, Virginia Hutsell ♱ Dec. 24: Rob Morcom, Addison Hosking, Melinda Hein ♱ Dec. 25: Courtney Ellstrom, Manuela Hinkey Dec. 26: Blaine Hendrickson, Emma Piper Dec. 27: Christine Colbert, Aaron Wilson, Linda Hamilton ♱ Dec. 28: Sydney Zeiler, Gemma Guhlke, Blake Gants Dec. 29: Meika Heath, Ericka Johnson, Chris McCowan Davenport anniversaries Dec. 29: Jason and Missy Schimek Reardan birthdays Dec. 24: Charlene Anderson Dec. 27: Mike Booke...
ODESSA — The Tigers beat the Valley Christian Panthers 60-30 during a home game on Thursday, Dec. 15. Junior Dakota Steward and Senior Collin Martin scored the first four points within the first minute and a half of gameplay. Odessa Junior Jacob Scrupps scored a three-pointer, while Steward came back with another two points with 3:42 left in the first quarter. Valley Christian managed only one three-point shot in the first quarter and ended 14-3. In the second quarter’s first minute, Odessa scored another four points. Val...
DAVENPORT-After a snowstorm canceled school events and caused businesses to close last week, Lincoln County could see a potentially record-breaking winter. The National Weather Service has Davenport at 25.5 inches of snow for this winter, which is already more than December of 2021 at 13.8 inches. The most snowfall Davenport has gotten in January was in 1949-1950 at 45.1 inches, but the most snowfall in a season was in 1949-1950 at 74.9 inches. According to National Weather...
Davenport birthdays Dec. 16: Katie Bageant, Brody Schillinger, Mike Abbott Dec. 17: Finn Curtaccio, Robin Rudolph, Rolf Panke, Jiselle Zaugg, Joan Brock, Wyatt Jay Dec. 18: Katie Harvey, Leslie Cirullo Dec. 19: Vicki Nicholls, Tom Schreck, Kim Hansen Dec. 20: Acacia Plasencia, Rebecca Guhlke, Chuck Jungblom ♱, Sharon Deppner ♱ Dec. 21: Gary King, Mike Storer, Emma Cash, Miranda Sanford, Zeke Johnson, Meghann Steinolfson, Rusty Rosman ♱ Dec. 22: Kevin Katz, Marlee McKeehen, Theresa Blankenship, Brad Sweet Davenport anniv...
OAKESDALE – Odessa’s boys and girls basketball teams traveled to Oakesdale on Dec. 13 to take on the Nighthawks in non-league, 1B games that were both won by Oakesdale. The girls team was up first – and scoring came few and far between in the first eight minutes, with the Nighthawks leading 4-0 with 3:36 to go in the first quarter. Oakesdale went on a 6-4 run the rest of the quarter to take a 10-4 lead over Odessa heading into the second quarter. After trailing 18-8 in the second quarter, Tigers’ guard Ashlyn Neilsen scored...
Varsity games, meets and matches the week of Dec. 16-22 for Davenport, Odessa, Reardan and Lind-Ritzville/Sprague/Harrington. All games are subject to postponement or cancellation. Friday, Dec. 16 Davenport basketball vs. St. George’s @ 6 p.m. Odessa basketball at Wellpinit @ 6 p.m. Reardan basketball vs. Chewelah @ 6 p.m. Davenport and Reardan wrestling at Tri-State Tournament in Coeur d’Alene, time TBD Saturday, Dec. 17 LRS wrestling at Pomeroy @ 10 a.m. Davenport basketball at Chewelah @ 4:30 p.m. Odessa basketball vs....
LEGAL NOTICE ODESSA SCHOOL DISTRICT HIGHLY CAPABLE PROGRAM Notice to parents and community members regarding students within the Odessa School District: The district’s Highly Capable referral procedures are currently underway for students who are now in grades K-12. The Highly Capable program serves students in grades K-12. Nominations may be made by teachers, parents, students, or any other interested party. Referral packets are available at the district office and are due by January 13, 2023 at 4:00. This notice is in a...
FINAL PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the Town of Odessa via public meeting in the Town Hall, at 21 E 1st Ave, Odessa, WA 99159. This hearing will take place on 1/9/2023 at 7:00 PM. The purpose of the public hearing is to review final project performance on the Odessa Asset Management Plan Report funded by the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). The town hall is handicap accessible. Arrangements to reasonably accommodate special needs, including handicap accessibility...
Michael Scott Scheibner May 8, 1954 – Dec. 8, 2022 Michael Scott Scheibner passed away on Dec. 8, at his home in Lincoln, Wash., with his son Andrew and his wife, Eileen, at his side. Scott battled a rare form of liver cancer and fought it diligently for 20 months. Michael, known as Scott or Scotty by most, was born May 8, 1954 in Odessa, Wash. to Ned and Helen Scheibner (Bruce). He grew up on the family farm outside of Wilbur and attended Wilbur school through graduation i...
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. Dec. 5 Traffic stops: 5 A Davenport man said there were fresh tracks going into his neighbor’s 14th Street property while they were out of town. A white SUV in a ditch was reported. Lincoln County Public Works reporte...
ODESSA- Juniors Melloney and Hayden Schuh represented the Lady Tigers on the District 7 All-League team three weeks ago. The Lady Tigers placed sixth in the NE 1B tournament in Yakima on Friday, Nov. 11. Schuh had 374 kills for the 2022 volleyball season and broke the school record with 29 kills with the previous record being 28. Deife had a total of 272 digs and 621 assists during the season....
Holiday baking time is here. Parties, programs, gatherings of all kinds and wintery weather call for warm beverages and sweet treats. Cookies, cocoa, or an Irish coffee are a welcome refreshment this time of year. Springerle, a German-origin cookie, is very firm, like pfeffernusse and somewhat candy-like, they keep well, and the flavor improves as they age. There are special rolling pins for imprinting the intricate designs on the pillow-shaped cookies, but the bottom of a fancy drinking glass or a decorative cookie press...
Davenport birthdays Dec. 9: Elias Wilkie, Denny Jorden, Bob Morrison, Elesha Johnston, Nathan Cursi Dec. 10: Mihoko Patterson, Denise Sharer Dec. 11: Maeby Peone, Abbi Rief, Arlene Strate Dec. 12: Maggie Easley-Cate, Cora Easley-Cate, Raven Wright Dec. 13: Patsy Brown, Heidi Stout, Krisah Plumb, Harrison Posey, Reid Van Buren Dec. 14: Jim Hedgcock Dec. 15: Dick Howard, Nicholas Branch, Kevin Hansen, Kendra Littell, Jennifer Zuber Davenport anniversaries Dec. 13: Gary and Lillian Phillips Dec. 14: John and Karen Carruth Dec....
ODESSA-Old Town Hall was decorated with Christmas cheer for the annual tree lighting on Sunday, Dec. 4. Christmas lights strung throughout the hall as people filtered in from the snow. The crowd seemed to enjoy the warmth as it was snowing on and off. Both Santa and Mrs. Claus made an appearance for those wanting a picture. Many people took multiple. Tables were lined with red tablecloths with poinsettias on top and other Christmas decorations lined them. Christmas trees...
Varsity games, meets and matches the week of Dec. 9-15 for Davenport, Odessa, Reardan and Lind-Ritzville/Sprague/Harrington. All games are subject to postponement or cancellation. Friday, Dec. 9 LRS basketball at Medical Lake @ 5:45 p.m. Davenport basketball vs. Northwest Christian @ 6 p.m. Odessa basketball at Springdale @ 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10 Davenport and LRS wrestling at Brice Williams Invite in Spangle @ 9:30 a.m. Reardan boys wrestling at Leonard Schutte Invite in Othello @ 10 a.m. Reardan girls wrestling at Warden...
ODESSA—Six Tigers received the all-league team awards this year after falling to Liberty Bell in the semi-finals on Saturday, Nov. 26. Senior Collin Martin: Offensive Most Valuable Player, Defensive Back Senior Gage Starkel: Running Back, Defensive Most Valuable Player Sophomore Corbyn Neilsen: Running Back, Linebacker Junior Dakota Steward: Offensive Line, Defensive Line Junior Chad Strebeck: All Purpose Defense Sophomore Tucker Walter: Defensive Line...
LEGAL Notice ODESSA SCHOOL DISTRICT HIGHLY CAPABLE PROGRAMNotice to parents and commu-nity members regarding stu-dents within the Odessa School District: The district’s Highly Capable referral procedures are currently underway for students who are now in grades K-12. The Highly Capable program serves students in grades K-12. Nominations may be made by teachers, parents, students, or any other interested party. Referral packets are available at the district office and are due by January 13, 2023 at 4:00. This notice is in a...
Joyce Roberts May 3, 1932 – Nov. 20, 2022 On Sun., Nov. 20, 2022 - Joyce Roberts, a loving wife, mother, and grandmother passed away at age 90. She died at her home in Sandpoint, ID. She is survived by her husband, Marshall, her four children, Rich, Kath, Doug and Peg, her sister Thelma Madsen, nine grandchildren, and one great grandchild. Joyce and Marshall were married 68 years. Joyce was a devoted wife and loving mother, who put other's interests ahead of hers. She will b...
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. 28 Traffic stops: 3 A caller said a black Hummer swerved into his lane and made him drive onto the shoulder of Highway 2 to avoid an accident heading into Creston. A Davenport woman said her neighbor’s dogs...
