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Sheriff's Report 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. 9: Finding two doors wide open, deputies launched an investigation of a possible burglary at the R and R Auto facility at 206 Morgan Street in Davenport. Deputies took a report that a hor...
At a demonstration provided by Jessie Ibarra, RN, at the local hospital emergency room recently, members of the Odessa Healthcare Foundation Board learned about the Glidescope and the specialized ER trauma stretcher that were purchased with proceeds from the May 2017 benefit auction for the medical facilities. The Glidescope is a modern technological advancement that gives providers a visual view via camera when the urgent need to intubate arises due to a patient's inability...
City Council The Harrington City Council met October 11, with Mayor Dillon Haas, Councilmen Peter Davenport, Justin Slack, Levi Schenk, Mike Cronrath and Rick Becker present, along with clerk Bunny Haugan, Scott McGowan, maintenance supervisor and visitors Cherie MacClellan, Marge Womach, Nathan Luck, Marc Torre (Sunshine Disposal) and Brent Wilday. Nathan Luck had asked to be on the agenda as he is interested in learning the city's position on the building owned by...
Washington students in grades 6-12 have until the end of November to take part in a contest sponsored by the Office of Secretary of State’s Legacy Washington program. Legacy Washington’s Korea 65 contest encourages students to explore the question of how the Korean War affects Washington state today. Entries can be submitted as writings, film projects or two-dimensional art. The contest ends November 30. The contest is in connection with Legacy Washington’s Korea 65 project, which includes an exhibit and a series of onlin...
Opera House Society Billie Herron opened the October 2 meeting with Linda Wagner, Ed and Bunny Haugan, Mark and Sheryl Stedman, Cade and Bonnee Clarke, Gordon Herron, Carol, and Karen Robertson in attendance. Following reading of the minutes and the treasurer's report, remarks were made concerning the completion of building tasks for the Anniversary Celebration on October 15. Bonnee Clarke offered assistance with projects for teens. Black-out curtains were determined to be nee...
A fire of unknown origin near the Lamona home of Rachel Walter came very close to destroying the family farmstead last Saturday afternoon. The wind was a major factor, as it kept changing direction, causing Odessa firefighters to make rapid decisions about where to position their trucks to best contain the blaze. They also called on Harrington firefighters for help. The NOANET fiber-optic cable in the area was melted, causing computer problems in downstream areas. A vehicle,...
Wheatland Theatre Company will hold auditions for it’s upcoming production of “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play” on Friday, Oct 19 at 6:30 p.m. at Christ Lutheran Church. The play will be performed at four locations throughout Lincoln County in December, including a performance at the Odessa Old Town Hall on December 9. The play follows a group of actors in a 1940s radio station as they present the classic story of “It’s A Wonderful Life” as a live radio drama broadcast. The production will feature a set, costumes...
The November 1, 2017 deadline is rapidly approaching to get nominations in for the Fifth Annual Excellence Agricultural Award. The AgriBusiness Council of Greater Spokane Incorporated in partnership with Spokane Ag Expo and Pacific Northwest Farm Forum will be recognizing individuals, businesses and groups that have demonstrated a significant positive influence on the agricultural industry in the Inland Northwest during the 2017 calendar year. All nominations must be received at the AgriBusiness Council office no later than...
Fronen Steppdecker, The Odessa Quilt Club, held their annual business meeting and election of officers for the 2017/2018 year. Elected to office were, President, Gwen Clavel, Vice President, Dolores Nelson, Secretary, Lise Ott and Treasurer, Charlene Kagele. April 27 and 28, the 2018 Quilt Show, are dates to set aside on your calendar. The Featured Quilter for 2018 will be announced soon. FBLA students are helping produce flyers and programs. Ag-shop students have been building additional quilt stands, as even more entries th...
At its September 25 meeting, the Odessa Town Council heard from Steve Nelson of Century West Engineering in Spokane that the FEMA-funded project to repair streets in town would begin with surveying of Dobson Road that would begin in November and after that extend to other streets. Once the surveying is completed, grant applications can be submitted to the Transportation Improvement Board. Also discussed was a zoning change requested by school superintendent Dan Read in order to make the newly purchased property of the late...
The filing period is now open for three director positions in the East Columbian Basin Irrigation District. To serve as a director, an individual must be a qualified voter within the director division he or she represents. To qualify as a voter, an individual must own land included within the District and vote in the director division in which he or she resides or is nearest to his or her residence. Donald Osborne is the incumbent Director for Director Division 1. This Director Division includes the part of the East District...
Soap Lake – The Christmas classic that has entertained audiences for years, A Christmas Story, has been released as a musical, A Christmas Story, The Musical, and Masquers is bringing it to the stage just in time for this holiday season. With the talents of Stacey and Clifford Bresee as directors and the ingenious Merie Walker as music director, the show will be a must-see entertainment delight. Bresee announces the cast members: · Jean Shepherd/Narrator – Evan Sperline · Old Man Parker – Justin Rowland · Mother Parker ...
The Lincoln County Treasurer's Office would like to remind all Lincoln County taxpayers that second-half 2017 taxes and assessments are due October 31, 2017. Interest/penalties are due if payment is not received or postmarked by October 31, 2017. The treasurer's office located at the Courthouse, 450 Logan, Davenport. The mailing address and phone number are P.O. Box 370, Davenport WA 99122 and 509-725-5061. Also, tax information can be obtained on the website at: www.co.lincoln.wa.us...
Christ Lutheran Church will be hosting a Movie Night on October 22. All are welcome to come enjoy the movie Believe in Me, based on a true story about "the Lady Cyclones," a girls' basketball team. It is an inspiring tale of perseverance, character and redemption. Rated PG. The movie will be shown on Sunday, October 22, at 6:30 p.m. Admission is one non perishable food item for the Odessa Food Bank....
The second annual Tim Hauge Memorial Golf Scramble drew a large group of golfers to Odessa Golf & RV. The event in memory of Pastor Tim Hauge, who died in 2016, is used to raise scholarship money for ongoing post-secondary education. According to Deanna Nelson, secretary at Christ Lutheran Church, the scholarship is envisioned for anyone who meets the application guidelines, which are still in development. However, it will be open to any high school graduate wanting to pursue higher education right after high school or even l...
Odessa High School FBLA has been selected for a Civic Award by 2nd Harvest of Spokane. While many categories reflect their dedication to community and feeding the hungry, the Volunteerism award best represents their work over the last year. Besides raising over $6,000 in sponsorships for 50 children to participate in the weekend Backpack Program, they also raised $1,400 by decorating and selling pumpkins to provide 25 children with coats, boots, hats, gloves and snow pants...
Needhams With many alumni coming into Harrington and a number of class reunions occurring on Friday, September 22, on the eve of the Fall Festival, the Church of the Nazarene hosted the return of the Needhams to the Harrington Opera House. With a brief introduction, the Needhams began another spectacular performance to an audience of nearly 70. Most of the songs were written by the Needhams. For this performance, the Needhams consisted of Dave, his sister Diane Mummert and Diane’s son Steve Jr. Their repertoire included ...
DAVENPORT—In an effort to double-down on its mission to serve all of Lincoln County, Davenport Theatrical has announced a new name, Wheatland Theatre Company, and a season of four upcoming productions, with performances throughout the region. Following last July’s “Big Fish,” which saw record-high ticket sales, the company announced that it would discontinue producing new shows until more volunteers could be found. Soon after, dozens of responses started pouring in from interested volunteers. Then a small miracle happene...
The Harrington Food Bank director, Pastor Cade Clark, has many patrons from Odessa who frequent the Harrington facility. He reminds patrons of the times and dates that the food bank is open. On the first, second and third Saturdays of each month, the food bank hours are 11 a.m. to noon. On the fourth Friday of each month, the hours are 4:30 to 6 p.m. Those who have difficulty meeting their food budget each month are welcome to visit at those times....
The Odessa Community Ministerial Association wants to recognize Julie Jantz for her selfless efforts as the former director of the Odessa Food Bank. For 10 years, she helped hundreds of families meet their monthly grocery needs. She facilitated the ordering, delivery and organizing of items, as well as scheduling and other duties associated with the Food Bank. She served faithfully as a volunteer director, giving of her time and dedication in an effort to assist the people of Odessa. This past winter, the transition to a new...
OTHELLO, Wash. –Two Bureau of Reclamation recreational facilities will be closing for the winter season. Scooteney Park campground in Franklin County and Summer Falls Day Use Recreation Area in Grant County will be shut down on October 17. They are scheduled to re-open in spring 2018. However, the Day Use Area and boat ramps at Scooteney Reservoir will remain open until snowfall closes them. Summer Falls is located 36 miles north of Moses Lake on the north end of Billy Clapp Lake near State Highway 28 in Grant County. S...
The Board of Directors of Odessa School District #105 met in the high school library Wednesday, September 20. Present were Ed Deife, Heather Valverde, Chris Crossley, Janie Steward, Carmen Weishaar, superintendent Dan Read, principal Jamie Nelson and business manager Juli Weishaar. Also present were Justin Parr, Larry Weber, Dalles Deife and Bruce Todd. There was no staff or public input. The board approved the consent agenda which included minutes of the August 22 regular mee...
Washington Masonic Charities, at the request of Odessa’s Masonic Lodge members, presented a seminar on facing the challenges of aging. Two representatives of WA Masonic Charities, Jen Taylor and Pam Hames, provided information on the programs available through their organization to help senior citizens receive the help they need with living arrangements, caregiving in the home or in community facilities. The organization also performs case management for people in need, referring them to services provided by other e...
What has gotten people traipsing out into the country to the Mennonite Country Auction the first Saturday in October for 40 years? Held at Menno Mennonite Church halfway between Moses Lake and Ritzville (1378 N. Damon Road, Ritzville), the Mennonite churches of Washington – and around the country and Canada – have raised over two and a half million dollars for relief through the Mennonite Central Committee. This year’s festival will be held on October 7, 2017. Breakfast starts at 7 a.m., booths open at 10 a.m. and the aucti...
The second annual Tim Hauge Memorial Talent Show was held at Deutschesfest this year (not the first as reported incorrectly last week). The September 7, 2017 story about a rural fire that burned several buildings on a farmstead but spared the home of Dorothy Frederick was located on what is more commonly known as the Kremsreiter place....
