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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...
Women's Health Night, an event sponsored by the local health care community, was an evening of learning more about prevention of women's health problems and about the health care providers for Odessa. Lincoln County Health Dept. employee and Odessa school nurse Jolene Erickson once again acted as the emcee for the evening. Introductions were provided by clinic manager Barb Schlimmer and hospital administrator Mo Sheldon. The first guest speaker was Deanna Davidson, DO, based...
The volunteer Odessa Emergency Medical Technicians, who man the ambulance whenever it is called out to help a member of the community, held a two-day fund-raiser this past weekend as the opening of hunting season got under way. Beginning at 5 a.m. and running until 10 a.m. on both Saturday and Sunday, the breakfast included pancakes, French toast, eggs cooked as requested, sausage, hashbrowns, orange juice and coffee. It was possible to order an entire plate for $8 or to order...
(Spokane, WA) The deadline is just a month away to enter your photographs in the Spokane Ag Expo 2018 Photography Contest! November 20, 2017 is the final day to submit photographs depicting “Agriculture in the Inland Northwest” so there is still plenty of time to get out those cameras and snap those winning photos! Contestants are asked to submit either color or black and white prints (minimum size of 8 x 10 inches and maximum size of 11 x 14 inches). Photos need to be mounted on cardboard or matting (not framed) with no mor...
OLYMPIA — Attorney General Bob Ferguson today joined a multistate coalition in filing a lawsuit seeking to force the Trump administration to continue a key Affordable Care Act funding provision after the President announced on Thursday he would stop the payments. The administration announced that it will unilaterally terminate cost-sharing reduction subsidies, a key subsidy designed to reduce out-of-pocket health care costs for low-income Americans. The lawsuit, filed today in California, asserts that the President’s dec...
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...
Thanks to the ongoing support of the community of Odessa, as well as a very generous contributions from the Odessa Lions Club and Odessa Lodge No. 156 of the Free and Accepted Masons, the Old Town Hall kitchen improvement project is moving forward, starting this week. The Old Town Hall Rejuvenation Society has been planning this project for over a year, and has dedicated proceeds from the past years’ annual indoor yard sale to the project. The plan includes installing new counter tops, sinks and faucets; cleaning and p...
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....
On Monday, October 30, at 6:30 p.m., Zion-Emmanuel Lutheran Church (4279 SR 21N) will host a Reformation Hymn Festival to commemorate the beginning of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. Five hundred years ago, on October 31, 1517, Martin Luther published his famous 95 Theses, which set in motion a movement that changed both the Church and the World. Along with bringing the Christian Church back to the clear teachings of Scripture, Luther’s life and legacy extends to music, art and many aspects of our everyday lives (...
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...
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 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...
