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HARRINGTON — A local woman lost her home and cat during a fire early Thursday, March 6. Patsy Tanferani and her friend Gail Cleaver were home when the fire started. Cleaver said she heard Tanferani screaming while she was in the bathroom. “I came out of the bathroom and saw flames higher than Patsy,” Cleaver said. “She asked if I could put it out. I told her we needed to go.” Cleaver said she and Tanferani made their way out the door. “We slammed the door shut,” Cleaver said. “Then the windows blew out.” Cleaver said the...
HARRINGTON - The downtown Marketplace has a slightly different look. The business has rebranded to a new name: Home & Makers. "It was clear that our home goods were our best-selling item," owner Kathi Matthews said. "We still wanted to showcase local artists." The business closed in January and re-opened in February with a fresh coat of paint and a new storefront. "The store was painted, making it lighter and brighter," Matthews said. Matthews said the original outdoor theme...
ODESSA — Local farmers are gearing up to plant their crops within the next month. Many factors play into when farmers plant, including how dry the ground is, how high or low the precipitation levels are and wheat prices. For farmer Joe Bell of Reardan, planting started last fall and will continue this year when the weather is warmer. “I planted winter wheat last fall,” Bell said. “Some soft white, club and winter Canola.” Bell said this spring would be strictly soft white wheat all through. “We can’t get out to the field jus...
I am saying farewell to the Lincoln County Record-Times. I have received another opportunity for employment and felt it was in my best interest to take it. I wrote my first story almost exactly a year ago. Before starting at The Record-Times, I had been working 12-hour days and traveling for work. I was exhausted. Traveling for work seemed implausible, with gas prices jumping to $5 a gallon at that time. Walking in downtown Odessa in summer 2021, I saw an ad for a job with...
IRBY - A Utah family traveled here so their daughter could participate in mini races leading up to the Desert 100. The Pressley family is full of racers, but this weekend, 8-year-old Maya Pressley took the racing spotlight in the 9-10 age group in mini races Saturday, April 1. Father Caleb Pressley, a former racer, said Maya Pressley wanted to race from a young age. "Maya showed interest at 3," Pressley said. "But we didn't want her near that just yet." Mother Arin Pressley...
HARRINGTON — A School Board work session became heated after the topic of sexual education came up Wednesday, March 29. The debate came when school nurse Lindsay Sanford gave her yearly Comprehensive Sexual Health Education Implementation overview. Parents and School Board members alike became heated when Sanford brought up teaching anal, oral and vaginal sex to fifth-graders, whose average age is 10. School Board Vice-Chairman Jon Evans disagreed with the graphic nature of the presentation. “None of us knew what to exp...
HARRINGTON - Lily Voynick's second-grade class presented self-made books to 11 businesses on Thursday, March 30. The books were handmade, bound and contained information on each business handwritten by the students. Businesses included in the books are The Grange, Harrington Food Mart, The Harrington Golf and Country Club, Harrington Hause, Harrington Opera House, Harrington Public Library, Home & Makers, The Mercantile, The Post and Office, The Post Office and Studio 1 on...
IRBY-Jolene Janacek of Lake Stevens has been coming to Desert 100 for seven years. Janacek is a street racer for Angry Possum Racing and was the Northwest Motorcycle Association poker run chairwoman this year. She helped with the Ladies' beginner ride during the weekend and competed in the 50-mile event. Janacek placed 35th place out of 45 racers in her class. "I had two bad wrecks that affected my time," Janaceck said. "The first one happened at the 45-minute mark." She said...
IRBY- A 14-year-old Canadian finished 62nd in the Stumpjumpers' 50-mile race Sunday, April 2. Ryden Sanford of Eckville, Alberta, Canada, raced in the 15-and-younger division Sanford raced with his mom, Amanda Sanford, who rode a TE 300i. "I ran out of fuel at Mile 46," Ryden Sanford said. "I waited and wondered what to do, but another rider stopped and gave me his fuel." Sandford said he ran out of fuel again at Mile 49 and another rider stopped to help. He crossed the...
IRBY – The two sons of locals HaLee and Colley Walter competed in the Family Poker run and mini races this past weekend at the Desert 100 race site. Tucker Walter, 16, has been racing in the event three years. He competed in the Family Poker run last year. "It was great riding," Tucker Walter said. "It was awesome getting a high poker hand." Walter placed sixth in the poker run - the only race he competed in. His 11-year-old brother, Hudson Walter, finished 19th out of 33 ride...
IRBY - For one dusty, loud and exciting weekend, Irby will be the most populated area in Lincoln County. Thousands of motor enthusiasts and spectators will gather this weekend for the 51st Stumpjumpers Desert 100 event on Irby Road starting Friday, March 31. The event occurs about 10 miles south of town off State Highway 21. Desert 100 co-chairman Tom McIntosh said last year's event brought about 4,300 riders and many more in attendance. "We had 1,800 riders just on Sunday...
ODESSA - The Tigers started their league boys baseball season with a doubleheader sweep of the Cusick Panthers on Saturday, March 25. Odessa (4-1) won, 30-1, and 43-3. On a blustery Tuesday, March 29, Odessa then swept the Selkirk Rangers, 5-0 and 18-8. In Game 1, the Tigers scored 12 runs in the first inning, 10 in the second and 8 in the third. Senior pitcher Collin Martin had 11 strikeouts. Sophomore Bo Walter had 4 RBIs and junior Dakota Steward had 3 RBIs. In the second...
ODESSA - FBLA members spent Martin Luther King Day and President's Day putting their organizational skills to work. They were tasked with sorting, boxing and shelving thousands of town records dating back to 1907. Students cleared the old library and all records are now organized by year and stored on new shelves members built. Interesting finds included handwritten courthouse records issuing fines of $1.40 for disturbing the peace. The FBLA group started this project in the...
ODESSA - Basketball is more than just a game to Larry Moffet. It has been a way of life for almost 40 years. But Moffet's run as an assistant coach for the Odessa boys and girls teams came to an end when he announced his retirement at the March 22 school board meeting. He most recently was an assistant coach for the girls team that made its first appearance at the Spokane Arena this year. Prior to that, he was an assistant for the boys team. Moffet's decision to retire has...
ODESSA - The high school golf team is looking forward to another year on the green. Head Coach Dillon Jahns said this week that the team looks sharp and is ready for the season. Jahns returned as the head coach after being voted District 7 Coach of the Year in 2022. "I feel like the season will go pretty well," Jahns said. "We've got a couple of boys that returned from last year that went to state." Chad Streback has played golf the previous two seasons and is now in his...
DAVENPORT - A Chattaroy girl with Lincoln County ties is this year's Fair and Rodeo Queen. 22-year-old Dakota Hanson, a student at Eastern Washington University, bears this year's crown. Hanson was the successful applicant after an application process that included an interview over equine knowledge, a speech, horsemanship showing and an essay on why the candidate wants the title. Though a native of Spokane County, Hanson is quite familiar with Lincoln County. "I grew up at...
HARRINGTON — The 119-year-old Opera House has long been a historical landmark in downtown and has undergone renovations for over 30 years. Renovations started in 1992 and have totaled almost $1 million over 29 years. But there is still work to be done on the historical building. President Carol Gaines said a volunteer electrician will rewire, add lights and wall plugs to the rummage area. Gaines said the most extensive project within the building is stabilizing the south wall. “Outside if you look…There’s a rather substan...
ODESSA- It felt like a step back in time at the 1920's themed chamber banquet Friday, March 10. The banquet returned after a three-year hiatus and had 104 guests in attendance. As attendees walked in, flapper dresses, fur coats and formal wear were a sight. A photo area with balloons and an archway was prevalent throughout the evening. 1920's themed music played as guests mingled during Happy Hour. Odessa Golf & RV served drinks as guests signed up for the raffle. Fresh rolls...
ODESSA - Memorial Healthcare Center will be undergoing renovations and construction throughout the year. The clinic will have almost 12,000 square feet of new flooring as well as a fresh coat of paint, officials said. Flooring work and painting started in January and is expected to be completed by June. The project will be completed in four phases, officials said. On the east side of the hospital, ground was broken in December on a 2,500-square-foot addition for a new...
ODESSA - The local Memorial Healthcare Clinic hired Brett Antczak as permanent CEO in late February. Antczak's experience spans over two decades and includes managing clinics and critical access hospitals. "I was recruited out here," Antczak said. "I came out to interview in November and fell in love with the town." Antczak said he interviewed with six or seven other hospitals before deciding on Odessa. "Even though I had offers at larger facilities...It was the staff and the...
ODESSA - Rural communities across the United States were struggling even before the pandemic. However, local businesses are still holding on despite rising wages, inflation and people simply moving from the area. Local business owners agree that the community helps these businesses stay open. Odessa Hardware has been a staple in the area for over 100 years under various names. Owner Matt Roberson said he has yet to see too much of an issue with inflation. "I haven't seen any...
ODESSA — The annual Chamber Banquet is returning to Old Town Hall at 5:30 p.m. Friday, March 10. The event was canceled for the last few years due to the pandemic. It will be held at Old Town Hall this year due to the community center renovations. Happy hour begins the evening as an icebreaker for attendees to mingle. Odessa Golf & RV will provide refreshments with a no-host bar. A prime rib dinner will be served and comedian Michael Gliztmaier will be the night’s entertainment. A Chinese raffle will take place and raf...
DAVENPORT - Over 160 supporters and 26 Rodeo royalties came to support 2023 Miss Rodeo Washington, local woman Bailey Nachtigal, during her fundraiser and coronation at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds Saturday, Feb. 25. Dinner was a taco bar made by volunteers and members of Nachitigal's family. A silent and live auction was held with additional donations for bidders; a saddle, a book gift basket, gift cards and homemade desserts were among the items for auction. A dessert...
ODESSA––The Spokesman-Review’s Inland Northwest Trapshoot competition started Sunday, Jan. 8. Odessa and Marlin combine to make one team but compete from their respective locations. Both teams are listed combined. No 25’s for Marlin this week. 25: Brady Gies 24: Jon Fink, Ryan Lewis, Ryan Behrens, Dan Asker, Doug Starkel, Juan Rocha, Kass Kimble, Allie Black 23: Nick Tebow, Markus Smith, Jared Praetorious, Wyatt Haase, Josh Black, Brent Finkbeiner 22: Tom Schuh, Bill James, Todd Duffel, Dakota McAfee, Mark Iksic, Austin...
ODESSA — 100 years ago Feb. 22, 1923 The weather has modified so that it now looks like spring and everyone seems satisfied. The thermometer has ranged between four and 28 above all the past week at maximum and minimum temperatures. The snow has been melting slowly and now it looks like it is half gone, without any water running. Henry Horst Sr., a retired wheat raiser who for a number of years past has made Odessa his home, brought back from his trip to Colorado last week a bride. Mrs. Horst was formerly Mrs.Katherine F...
