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Lincoln County Fire District 5 truck driven by Walt Sweetser, spraying the Pioneer Days crowd on Saturday, July 20....
REARDAN – On Tuesday, July 16, over 150 goats descended on Reardan to clear 10 acres of vegetation from the Washington State Department of Transportation right of way next to the railroad tracks. After the August 2023 fire in Medical Lake, Mayor Gail Daniels drove around town looking for potential fire dangers. "I never want our town to experience anything like the horrific fire in Medical Lake," Daniels said. "If I can help identity risks to our community, I am doing my j...
HARRINGTON — The Harrington School District No. 204 Board of Directors will convene for its regular session at 7:00 a.m. on July 24, 2024, in the High School Library. The meeting will discuss the district’s 2023-2024 school year goals, budget approvals, and policy reviews. Superintendent Howard King is expected to outline the district’s goals for the 2023-2024 academic year, concentrating on three main areas: increasing student growth and development, retaining personnel and students, and providing a positive and safe schoo...
1 years ago A Census of the number of cars that pass over the various state highways in Lincoln County will be taken. No census has been taken for the last couple of years on account of a lack of funds, but the state highway dept. decided that a census would be taken this year. H.L. (Doc) Campbell completed a deal whereby Thomas Stockstill, manager of the Texas Oil company plant here, will take over Mr. Campbell’s service station on Morgan Street. Mr. Campbell has been called home to Tennessee to help the family out d...
Davenport birthdays July 25: Ryan Janke, Mallory Kragt, John Sawyer, Andy Miller, Alvin Johnson, Brantley Wilkie July 26: Krista Becker, Amy Crandell July 27: Kathy Podowicz, Brian Buck July 28: Josh Dodson, Gerry Hein, Grace Lilje, Carmelyn Choate July 29: Rawleigh Fisk, Halie Ropp July 30: Dawn Hale, Lily Harden, Brielle Ballance July 31: Sebastian Hardin Davenport anniversaries July 27: Anthony and Sabrina Smith July 28: Micah and Carmelyn Choate July 29: Brandon and Leslie King July 30: Sam and Kathleen Posey, Mike and...
Summertime, and popsicles hit the spot on a hot day. Popsicles are a refreshing snack after swimming or other outdoor activities, but purchased popsicles are mostly water, flavoring and sugar, what nutritionist call empty calories. Go Odessa Summer Recreation participants made Fruit Tie Dye Popsicles last week. Fruit and yogurt based with just a small amount of honey for sweetener. Besides learning to measure fresh fruit and other ingredients, they also learned how to make...
DAVENPORT - The local middle and high schools' band teacher has been chosen as the 2024 Pioneer Days Grand Marshal. Robert Harper, 63, of Davenport, will take to the Grand Parade at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 20. Harper plans to be joined by his wife on the day, Christine "Chris" Harper. The couple married in 1984. Robert and Chris moved to Davenport in 1986. "I wanted to move to a larger school with more programs and music opportunities. The Davenport job opened up and I appli...
DAVENPORT — The streets are set to come alive with a vibrant array of activities this weekend as it gears up for its annual Pioneer Days celebration. The fun runs from Friday through Sunday, July 19-21. “Come out and enjoy the weekend in Davenport,” Pioneer Days Chairwoman Dawn Canfield said. “Reconnect with old friends and make new friends,” Events kick off Friday with the much-anticipated Kids Fishing Derby, organized by the Davenport Lions Club. Anglers aged 14 and younger can test their fishing skills at the Davenport...
1 years ago Three car loads of gypsies visited Davenport, but before the gypsies could spread around the main street as they usually do, they were run out of town by members of the sheriff’s force. This is the first group of gypsies to visit Davenport this year. The First National Bank of Harrington closed its doors by order of the directors, pending an examination by Federal bank examiners. The bank officers had no statement to make other than to say they had sent to San Francisco for an examiner. The examiner arrived a...
Davenport birthdays July 18: Royal Winzer, Art Deppner, Yvonne Bailey, Zach Johnson July 19: Ryan Utley July 20: Daryl Parsons, Austin Telford, Remington Taylor, Nolan Pearcy, Kyle Zellmer, Jessica A. Strite July 21: Joseph Buck, Chad Prewitt July 22: Elliette Chappell, Roger Hutfless, Riley Ensor, Lynne Coppersmith, Dave Leath, Lindsey Van Buren, Colt Curtaccio July 23: Jody Hardin, Johanna Orvis, Keira Katz, Tyler Dehn, Lacy Gustaveson July 24: Zeke Tareski, Ed Johnston, Kyra Bowdish, Pam Zeiler, Wade Sand Davenport...
Moving is one of those things everyone encounters over a lifetime, and very few find enjoyable. Packing alone is a job most dread, but then there's also the damaged or missing items, the need to find a few extra people to lift that heavy item, and of course those miscellaneous boxes that never quite get unpacked. Moving certainly isn't for the faint of heart, and while there are plenty of reasons people choose to move, it seems location is at the top of the list. You'd...
CHENEY — Several Lincoln County and nearby residents have been named to the Dean’s List at Eastern Washington University for the Spring Quarter. To be named to the Dean’s List, a student must earn 12 hours and maintain a grade-point average of 3.50 or better on a 4.0 scale. Area students making the grade are: Davenport — Phillip Barton, Kylee Buchanan, Alaura Johnston, Abe Nelson, Jesse Raugust and Ellie Telford. Edwall — Levi Bleeker. Odessa — Pilot Thomas Weishaar. Reardan — Mahkai Anderson, Colby Clouse, Tyler Clouse,...
Davenport birthdays July 11: Thomas Wilkie July 12: Margie Hall, Juliann Janke, Theresa Telford, John Stiles, Sam Posey, JJ Kowalkowski July 13: Milei Floyd, Indigo Ezenyimulu, Judy Miller, Gene Johnson, Marilyn Arland, Mitchell Hale, Marlena Guhlke July 14: Jan Stone, Robert Mielke July 15: Mackenzie Buck, David Musgrave, Grant Zahajko, Jesslyn McCluskey, Tennessa Cox July 16: Brandy Wood, Joshua McBride, Linda Miller July 17: Rick Allinger, Autumn Abbot Davenport anniversaries July 12: Richard and Bonnie Singer, John and...
1 years ago J. C. Michaelson of Odessa received a number of cuts about the face and arms Sunday evening when a Ford car driven by AL Brooks of Odessa ran into an eastbound Central Washington freight train where the railroad tracks crosses the railroad tracks in Davenport. The Irby Warehouse & Elevator Co. elevator at Irby, together with 10,000 bushels of wheat was destroyed by fire Tuesday night. The flames are believed to have originated from a Great Northern freight train locomotive. The wheat is estimated as being worth...
GRAND COULEE — Fireworks, food, music and a laser light show. There’s no better place to be on the Fourth of July than Grand Coulee Dam during the Festival of America. The event runs Thursday and Friday evenings at the dam. Live music Thursday includes Kolton Carson at 3 p.m. , Creature Society at 4 p.m. , Atomic Jive Band at 6 p.m. and TapWater at 8 p.m. On Friday, Creature Society takes the stage again at 3 p.m., followed by Theresa Edwards Band performs at 6 p.m. and 32 Flavors at 8 p.m. The bands include Grand Coulee ent...
Names are important, even in recipes. Chocolate no-bake cookies we all know, and though plain and maybe boring they satisfy the sweet tooth. But, if we say Moose Farts, our attention is grabbed and we wonder what can this can possibly be. Merleen Smith, Odessa, shared this recipe that her son Cam asked her to make for an event he was attending. This no-bake cookie would be fun to make with the help of young cooks to do the mixing and the rolling. Moose Farts 1 can (14 ounces)...
1 years ago Henry Schafer, an Edwall man, who is suspected of being the firebug that set three fires at Edwall during the past six weeks, was given an insanity hearing in the Superior court and was committed to the Medical Lake hospital for the insane. Marion Johnson, age 87, of Davenport passed away at his home. Mr. Johnson was born in Pennsylvania and served with the Union army during the civil war. He came to Lincoln county about 41 years ago and served as a soldier at Ft. Spokane. A fire completely destroyed 2 barns...
Davenport birthdays July 4: Bruce Dehn, Ozius Harden, Tom Plumb July 5: Debbie Miller July 6: Lorie Wandling, Kira Strite, Mike Hardin, Ian Cassidy, Tami Dobson July 7: Jim Gunning, Duane Emery, Koda Coffman, Traci Gants, Rebecca Choate July 8: Bo Gunning, Kathy Johnson, Sarah Vesneske, Alton Leisle, Joyce Walsh, Kaiden Bodeau July 9: Bob Guhlke, Bob Fisher, Claudia Thompson, Wylie Hendrickson, Rachel Lacy, Maia Goetz July 10: Nick Nicholls, Logan Eldred, Bronson Pankey Davenport anniversaries July 4: James and Maria Bellotti...
Americans celebrate Independence Day every July 4. The holiday has become synonymous with summer fun, as grand fireworks displays and backyard barbecues are integral components of many people’s July 4 celebrations. As Americans and residents of the United States prepare for some festive Fourth of July celebrations, they can keep these interesting facts related to Independence Day in mind. There have been many iterations of the American flag. The American flag has become an iconic symbol of freedom recognized across the globe...
Barbecues are part and parcel of July Fourth celebrations. Such get-togethers might be even more notable in 2024, when Independence Day falls on a Thursday. That means many people will likely be taking off on Friday, July 5, which adds another day to celebrate with friends and family around the grill this year. Opportunities to entertain will abound this July, and that can take a toll on hosts’ pocketbooks. As the holiday approaches, individuals planning to host a July 4 barbecue can heed these tips to save on food and s...
The Odessa Alumni Association hosted its annual Alumni Banquet Saturday, June 15....
1 years ago A fire of mysterious origin caused $115,000 of damage at the Seattle Grain Company warehouse in Edwall. 150 couples attended a campers’ dance at the 23rd annual picnic of the Lincoln County Pioneer and Historical Association. Garden-grown peas, beets and carrots were entirely destroyed by grasshoppers near Wilbur. The pests seemed to avoid tomatoes, corn and potatoes. 75 years ago Grand Marshal Everett Cole led the line of march at Davenport’s Community Day parade. The Reardan American Legion elected new off...
Inland area weather can’t make up its mind if it is salad season or soup season. Requests for several salad recipes served at area events have come in and as I locate the recipes they will be printed here. First up is Suzie Deife’s Quick Cornbread Salad, a modified version of a recipe she found online. Quick Cornbread Salad 1 package (8 1/5 ounces) Jiffy cornbread mix, baked according to package directions, cooled 6 cups shredded romaine lettuce 1 can (15 ounces) pinto bea...
“Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift all of you as wheat. But I have prayed for you, Simon that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.” Luke 22:31-32 This is the beginning of a story that most of us have heard about, especially the ending when the rooster crowed and Peter denied Jesus three times. I would like to take some time to encourage you and say, Jesus is praying for you as you read this article. He might not be praying what we want him to be praying. We may want him to pray...
HARRINGTON - Blustery weather was an unwelcome guest at the 6th annual Harrington Vintage Country Fair Saturday, June 15, that featured live music, handmade items, a quilt show, rummage sale and several vendors. At each cloudburst, the band Sunset Highway continued to play beneath a covered gazebo, while attendees scurried into the Harrington Haus or The Mercantile, leaving the vendors to protect their wares from the wind. Kim Wilson, one of the event's organizers, estimated...
