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HARRINGTON – Open meeting laws require city government to notify the public of the time and place of city council meetings and of the agenda for that meeting. The June 10 city council meeting was advertised to be either a conference call or to be held at Memorial Hall. However, four of the five council members had met at city hall based on an email received earlier in the week. The clerk informed the public as late as 4:30 p.m. on June 10 that the 7 p.m. meeting would be by conference call. According to Peter Davenport, ...
HARRINGTON - In Harrington schools, teachers and staff look out for local children in each aspect of their lives. The teachers are a major reason why parents enroll their children in the public school system here, and that was on what used to be a "normal day." But now, the coronavirus scare has created a teaching situation never before seen since the local school began in the 1880s. Still teachers and staff are meeting the challenges of educating children even though they...
BHARRINGTON — The city has a new mayor. Mayor Pro Tempore Nathan Luck was officially selected to lead the city as mayor during a 6 p.m. virtual meeting Thursday, April 2. He was selected on a 2-0 vote of the council, with former Mayor Justin Slack and Councilman Levi Shenk supporting the nomination. Councilmen Peter Davenport and Luck himself abstained from the vote. The decision followed some discussion and apparent confusion of parliamentary procedure. Luck was selected over applicant Desina Holling. “I have chosen to abs...
Harrington's Food Bank practiced social distancing during its most recent distribution day. An assortment of food was boxed ahead of time for customers arriving at the front doors of the Harrington Church of the Nazarene. One patron at a time was called to check in and receive supplies. Extra items were also available, but a new rule was invoked: If you touch it, take it. The Harrington Library has closed for the month of March. No fines will be issued and smaller books may be returned at the drop box to the left of the door...
City Council meeting Harrington mayor pro tem Nathan Luck has requested a correction to the most recent published account of the February city council meeting. At issue was the statement that the city clerk had obtained a credit card without council authorization. The discussion in the Feb. 12 meeting began with sitting mayor Justin Slack stating that the city does not have a credit card. In response to this, clerk Janice Cepeda was recorded in her minutes as saying, “The clerk informed council that the city does have an Amaz...
HOHS The Harrington Opera House Society held an Open House on March 2 with about 20 persons enjoying hors d’oeuvres and conversation during the 6 p.m. social hour. At the 7 p.m. business meeting, discouraged by the legal requirements and liability factor, the Society opted not to pursue the purchase of a defibrillator for the building. A suggestion was made that the Society invest instead in an extensive first-aid kit. There was also discussion of the possibility of providing public first-aid training. A total of $2,000 w...
HARRINGTON – Members of the Opera House Society met Feb. 3 to discuss building repairs and the possible purchase of a defibrillator. Gordon and Billie Herron, Ed and Bunny Haugan, Becky Moeller, Karen Robertson, Sheryl and Mark Stedman, Linda Wagner and Ellen Evans were present. Members discussed the need for a new lobby door handle and the need for specialized carpentry for a lobby handrail. Billie Herron offered to find someone with the skills to deal with the problem of attaching a handrail to the historic brick wall. The...
HARRINGTON – The Harrington Area Chamber of Commerce met Feb. 5 to discuss Cruizin’ Harrington car show and related activities the third weekend of May. Vice President Cade Clarke presided over the meeting; attendees were Paula Harrington, Heather Slack, Jill Barth, Cindy Haase, Amber Zagwell, Tyler James and Karen Robertson. During the discussion, the chamber noted a quilt show in the Opera House will be a part of this year’s upcoming event. And the Studebaker Garage will offer a barbecue dinner with Harrington Homem...
HOHS events meeting The Harrington Opera House Society’s events committee met January 21 at city hall with Robert Vierschilling, Heather Slack, Kris Moritz, Ellen Evans, Mark Stedman, Karen Robertson and Linda Wagner present. In preparation for the meeting, an Excel workbook was prepared for viewing on the DropBox website showing some of the possible future events being considered. Robertson said: “The meeting was very productive with several more ideas, performers and presenters added to the list of potential events. Bef...
Historic Lyceums Harrington had a wide range of entertainments during pioneer days and the years following the 1902 incorporation of the Town of Harrington. At various times the promoters of entertainment scheduled a lyceum course. As early as 1889 the Hinshaws went to attend a lyceum at the Little Creek school house. Unfortunately, their sleigh broke down and they were picked up by another sleigh, all part of winter entertainment. In March of 1896, Lamona held its concluding Lyceum for the season with an elegant lunch...
HOHS The Harrington Opera House Society met January 6 for its annual meeting in the Art Room with the following in attendance: Ellen Evans, Billie and Gordon Herron, Ed and Bunny Haugan, Mark and Sheryl Stedman, Dan and Cindy Hino, Becky Moeller, Karen Robertson, Marge Womach and Linda Wagner. The arrival of the emergency chair for stairway exit was announced. A by-laws change was made to remove “engineer” as a position. Discussion was held regarding the membership drive and annual newsletter. The Society received a let...
Crisis Reality Training Tony Hamilton has announced an opportunity for our community to attend a “Crisis Reality Training” in Harrington on Friday, January 10, with Jesus Villahermosa in charge. Villahermosa is a nationally recognized expert on the topic of active shooters. He has a 33-year history in law enforcement and served 30 years as the point man on the SWAT team while serving with the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department. From his website: “Jesus’ experience as a law enforcement officer has fueled his passion for peopl...
Rocklyn Zion Chapel Christmas Sunday, Dec. 22, was a bright and beautiful day for the Christmas Hymn Sing at at the Rocklyn Zion Chapel near Harrington. Seasonal Christmas prelude music was played by Sarah Jane Heid of Davenport as God’s house on the hill at Zion filled to capacity with nearly 60 men, women and children. Judy Mielke, of Arizona, gave the welcome address with an overflowing heart of thanksgiving for the wonderful support of the old-fashioned Christmas which has been a tradition for the Mielke family, one of t...
Harrington School Christmas Concert The Harrington School Christmas concert was held at the school on Tuesday, Dec. 10, at 7 p.m. After Superintendent Wayne Massie welcomed the audience, music instructor Robert Vierschilling instructed the fifth- and sixth-grade beginning band students to demonstrate how to un-case their instruments and put them together before they played. The students demonstrated proper playing technique with three notes and played "Hot Cross Buns" and "Au...
HOHS The Harrington Opera House Society met in the Art Room on December 2 for their monthly meeting. Attending were Billie Herron, Mark and Sheryl Stedman, Becky Moeller, Karen Robertson and Ellen Evans. Minutes and financial reports were given. Various building projects were discussed. The lobby door is being worked on. The railing for the east lobby staircase is being engineered to deal with the soft brick on that wall. The purchase of a defibrillator is being reviewed. The...
By MARJORIE WOMACH Thanksgiving Dinner Approximately 50 people were present for Thanksgiving dinner at the Harrington Community Church on Thursday. The event started at 11 a.m. in the meeting room with about double the number of people who attended last year. Stephen Hardy welcomed the guests and Tony Hamilton led the group in a prayer. The dinner was organized by Harrington Community Meals, a non-profit organization, and most of the food was donated by Lincoln Hospital. The...
Harrington PDA The Harrington Public Development Authority met Tuesday evening at City Hall with the following in attendance: Heather Slack, Jill Barth, Paul Charlton, Nathan Luck, Tim Tipton, Bunny Haugan, Jay Kane, Kathi Matthews, Karen Robertson and Jay Gossett. Luck spoke regarding the Vacant Lot Map. Discussion was held regarding the community meeting structure which will be held at Memorial Hall. The community meeting next January will be facilitated by Tipton, Slack and Matthews of the PDA in which they encourage...
City Council The Harrington City Council met November 13 at 7 p.m. with Mayor Pro Tem Tim Tipton at the helm, with the other council members present (Davenport, MacClellan and Luck), Clerk Bunny Haugan, Clerk Trainee Janice Cepeda, Maintenance Scott McGowan, Jesse Silhan and Marge Womach. Councilman Schenk arrived later, as did additional visitors Brent Wilday, Cade Clarke and Richard Derr. Tipton followed the agenda prepared by Mayor Slack, including recognizing visitors,...
HOHS meeting The Harrington Opera House Society met November 4 with the following members present: Ellen Evans, Linda Wagner, Carol, Mark and Sheryl Stedman, Gordon and Billie Herron, Ed and Bunny Haugan, Becky Moeller and Karen Robertson. Mark Stedman reported that the gate is installed on the old stairway to the auditorium. The handrail project for the lobby stairway is more complex than originally thought. Discussion was held regarding the purchase of an Emergency...
HOHS meeting The Harrington Opera House Society met for its monthly meeting October 7 with Mark and Sheryl Stedman, Carol, Linda Wagner, Ed and Bunny Haugan, Gordon and Billie Herron, Karen Robertson, Patra Canfield and Kris Moritz present. The building committee reported that the yearly elevator inspection and maintenance by Mobility Concepts was reviewed. The projects of the lobby door handle latch and the installation of the gate for the long staircase are still hovering....
Chamber of Commerce The Harrington Area Chamber of Commerce met Wednesday, October 2, at noon at the Post & Office with the following attending: Tim Tipton, Paula Harrington, Karen Robertson, Jill Barth, Saige Wilson, Bunny Haugan, Jim Knapp (Lions Club), Cassie Nixon (Huckleberry Press), Rollie Behrens, Cherie MacClellan. The Street Dance which took place Friday, Sept. 27, and benefited the Harrington Town Square Project's goal of meeting the offered $30,000 Innovia...
Harrington Fall Festival On September 27, Harrington was a busy town from early morning throughout the day and into the evening. Students helped in the process of sprucing up the town. The Harrington Opera House rummage sale began at 10 a.m. and lasted until 2 p.m., with stragglers and donors coming by for another hour or so. The customer appreciation barbecue was a success from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the grassy area between the US Bank and Harrington Food Mart. Shortly after 2...
Mid-County Seniors Mid-County Seniors is a Harrington non-profit 501(c)(3) organization created in 1996 when the Senior Meals program began in Harrington. If you are interested in joining this group, please contact Susie Harding at 509-270-6023, as they are seeking board members to fill vacant positions. They are announcing that Carl Clark is the new cook for Harrington Senior Meals. He has cooked for the Harrington Golf & Country Club and for Lincoln Hospital. Meals continue to be provided at Memorial Hall. Doors open Tuesda...
HOHS meeting Mark and Sheryl Stedman, Ed and Bunny Haugan, Billie and Gordon Herron, Kris Moritz, Becky Moeller, Ellen Evans, Carol, Marge Womach, Linda Wagner and Karen Robertson attended the Sept. 9 meeting of the Harrington Opera House Society. President Evans opened the meeting and last month's minutes and treasurer's report were approved. Several items of correspondence were mentioned: 1. Margie Hall of the Lincoln County Economic Development Council invited HOHS to...
Chamber of Commerce The Harrington Area Chamber of Commerce met September 4 at noon at the Post & Office with Tim Tipton, Paula Harrington, school superintendent Wayne Massie, Cindy Haase, Karen Robertson, Debbie Chapman (Coalition of Developmental Disabilities), Karen Cady (member of Ritzville Chamber and business owner), Shelley Quigley, Bunny Haugan, Rollie Behrens, Jill Barth, Heather Slack, Mike Hayes and Anita Smith present. The primary focus for this meeting was...
