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DAVENPORT — Lincoln County commissioners considered requests for hire from multiple department heads at their regular meeting Monday, July 3. First, the Commissioners approved a request from information services director Keith Nelson, who asked to open up a part-time position for an intern to stay with the department while noting many of the current workers are expected to retire in the next two to five years. The Commissioners tabled a request from Treasurer Emily Lybbert Hansen, who asked for a full-time position to help t...
Age: 54 Hometown: Experience: Process Improvement Associate with Engie Impact Volunteer: I have years of experience with a company specializing in auditing, expense management and sustainability. I enjoy volunteering and have in the past volunteered with the Smithsonian and Habitat for Humanity. I currently volunteer with the Harrington Food Bank and am a board member with the Washington State Quilters Guild. Family: Answer each of the following questions in 100 words or...
Age: 46 Hometown: Experience: Artist with a farming problem Volunteer: Family: Married with two dogs and two cats Answer each of the following questions in 100 words or less. Longer answers will be cut off at the word limit, regardless of whether it is complete. Question 1: What is the biggest issue currently facing the city? Why is that the biggest issue? The biggest issue with Harrington and the other surrounding communities is the influx of low income families who come...
Age: 81 Hometown: Experience: Retired, formerly with Lincoln County Road Dept. Volunteer: I've been chairman of the board at the Harrington Golf Course and president of two labor unions. I ran for Lincoln County Commissioner in the early 1990s after retiring from the county road department. Family: Married with two adult children Answer each of the following questions in 100 words or less. Longer answers will be cut off at the word limit, regardless of whether it is complete....
School choice is on the rise across the nation. Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, a Democrat, just announced his support for Lifeline scholarships, a state voucher program that will allow students to use public funds to attend a private school of their choice. If enacted, his bill will help families assigned by local officials to the lowest-performing public schools because these families will be able to choose a better alternative for their children. Shapiro’s bold i...
Like most Americans, I enjoy watching – and lighting – fireworks on Independence Day. America’s “birthday” should stand out among all national holidays. And the colorful, aerial explosions showcase the freedom and independence for which the U.S. stands. But why then do only tribes have the ability to sell and use the “good” fireworks – you know: firecrackers, bottle rockets, Roman candles, mortars and more. There’s nothing magical about the imaginary line on a map suggesting...
DAVENPORT — City councilmembers were in favor of four ordinances placed before them at a regular meeting Wednesday, June 28, but were unanimously opposed to one. Council denied vacating a portion of Logan Street near First Street and the Black Bear Motel for property consolidation as requested by Mark and Kim Elwood. Councilmembers had previously indicated their opposition to relinquishing the parcel from city ownership at the June 14 council meeting during discussions. However, council did approve vacating two parcels in t...
DAVENPORT - Several dozen wheat farmers, Washington State University students, staff members and some state politicians crowded bleachers pulled by tractors and farm trucks through the fields of Wilke Farm during the annual Wilke Field Day on Thursday, June 29. Attendees registered in the main barn east of the city, then were directed to one of two bleacher-style mobile seats that would pull attendees around the farm to different stations. Groups were given talks on the...
REARDAN - On the morning of Aug. 3, 1926, two sisters, Amy and Myrtle Shipman, telephone operators for the Interstate Telephone Company and daughters of the owners of the Inland Hotel in Reardan where they were living, were awakened by the crackling sounds of fire. They quickly raised the alarm. The fire destroyed the two-story brick building known as the Bowie Block where the fire started. It housed Hanel's Pioneer Drug Store and Sherman S. Bentley's General Store on the...
1 years ago - Rookie principals Chad Prewitt and Courtney Strozyk of Davenport and Reardan completed their first school years as local administrators. - Organizers prepared for Sprague Hay Days to celebrate the city’s 130 years. - The Legislature approved $74.5 million for the next stage of the Odessa Subarea aquiferproject. 25 years ago - Travis G. Homer of Davenport was sentenced to 55 months in prison on each count of two second-degree assault charges for assaulting two Davenport police officers. - Fort Spokane hosted the...
Davenport birthdays July 7: Jim Gunning, Duane Emery, Koda Coffman, Traci Gants, Rebecca Choate, Ana Umtuch 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 July 11: Tommy Wilkie July 12: Margie Hall, Juliann Janke, Theresa Telford, John Stiles, Sam Posey, Jason Schimek, JJ Kowalkowski July 13: Milei Floyd, Indigo Ezenyimulu, Judy Miller,...
Jane E. St Clair Feb. 26, 1944 -June 18, 2023 Jane E. St Clair, 79, of Davenport, Wash., passed away June 18, 2023, surrounded by love and the singing of her children. Jane was born at the end of World War II to Colonel Richard Fordyce Silver and Marie Dustin Silver in Fairfield, Iowa. As a military brat, Jane moved frequently and lived in Iowa, Florida, Kansas, Rhode Island, California, Virginia, Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania and Japan. She attended Narimasu High School...
Jane Ellen Schafer Hilliard Feb. 27, 1950 – May 26, 2023 Jane Ellen Schafer Hilliard, 73, passed away May 26, 2023. Jane was born Feb. 27, 1950, to Paul and Dorothy Schafer, the only girl in a wheat farming family with three brothers. Jane’s first words were,” I do it myself,” and the phrase revealed the true grit personality that she possessed her entire life. Being the youngest of the “neighborhood girls” did not hold her back from leading the pack in small town adventures....
Andrew Linscott Charlson Oct. 26, 1946 – June 28, 2023 Andrew Linscott Charlson passed away peacefully June 28, 2023, after a long battle with COPD. Andy was born Oct. 26, 1946 to Ancher and Shirley Charlson in Laramie Wyo. He was the oldest of four children and spent his youth in Vancouver, Wash. After graduating from Battle Ground High School, Andy enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps. During his tours of duty in Vietnam, he met his future wife, Mimi Truong. Together, they rais...
William G Hein Feb. 24, 1939 – June 24, 2023 William “Bill” G. Hein, 84, passed away June 24, 2023, in Spokane, Wash. Bill was born Feb. 24, 1939, in Reardan, Wash. Memorial services will be in August. Strate Funeral Home of Davenport is caring for the Hein family....
PUBLIC NOTICE SHERIFF’S PUBLIC NOTICE OF ORDER OF SALE FOR PROPERTY ADDRESS: 24946 STATE ROUTE 28 NORTH DAVENPORT, WA 99122 SHERIFF’S # 23C124 CAUSE # 20-2-00015-22 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE COUNTY OF LINCOLN STATE OF WASHINGTON BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, FKA. AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CW ABS INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-11., Plaintiff vs TANNIS E JESCHKE; and OCCUPANTS OF THE PREMISES, Defendants TO: TANNIS E JESCHKE; OCCUPANTS OF THE PROPERTY UNKOWN PARTIES IN POSSESSION; OR CLA...
PUBLIC NOTICE OF INTENT TO SELL: Pursuant to 28A.335.120 RCW, Reardan-Edwall School District hereby gives notice of intent to sell the following described property: ALL THAT CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY SITUATE IN THE COUNTY OF LINCOLN, STATE OF WASHINGTON, BEING DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: THAT PORTION OF THE WEST HALF OF SECTION 14, TOWNSHIP 25 NORTH, RANGE 39 E.W.M., MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 14; THENCE NORTH 01°53’35” WEST ALONG THE WEST LINE...
STATE OF WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR CHANGE/TRANSFER OF WATER RIGHT UNDER ONE (1) GROUND WATER CERTIFICATE TAKE NOTICE: That Marlin HB Trust of Marlin, WA, has made an application for change/transfer of water right in order to add points of withdrawal and change a portion of the place of use as granted under Ground Water Certificate No. G3-01558. That Adjudicated Ground Water Certificate No. G3-01558 authorizes the withdrawal of 1400 gallons per minute, 1520-acre feet per year, from April 1 to...
TAKE NOTICE: STATE OF WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO APPROPRIATE PUBLIC WATERS That Marlin HB Trust of Marlin, WA on April 25, 2023 under Application No. G3-30960, filed for permit to appropriate public waters, subject to existing rights, from a well in the amount of 450 gallons per minute each year, for the seasonal irrigation of 120 acres. The source of the proposed ap...
PUBLIC NOTICE B U D G E T H E A R I N G Let it be publicly known to all persons that the Board of Directors of Odessa School District No. 105-157-166J, Lincoln County, Washington, will meet in a public meeting on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. in the library of the Odessa High School for the purpose of fixing and adopting the 2023-2024 fiscal budget of the District. A copy of the completed budget will be available to any person who might request such after July 15, 2023. Any interested persons may appear at this...
PUBIC NOTICE ORDINANCE 1189 THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF TWO PARCELS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROPERTY CONSOLIDATION IN THE CITY OF DAVENPORT, LINCOLN COUNTY, WASHINGON SUMMARY FOR PUBLICATION This ordinance vacates two parcels of land located in Columbia Addition to the City of Davenport. The first parcel is a total of 74.3 square feet located north of Logan Street and east of First Street in the southeast portion of lot 9, Block 89, and the second parcel, is located north of Logan Street and east of First Street, in the southern...
PUBLIC NOTICE ORDINANCE 1191 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2023 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF DAVENPORT SUMMARY FOR PUBLICATION An Ordinance by the Davenport City Council Amending the 2023 Budget for a TIB Grant. Copies of the full text of the ordinance may be obtained from the undersigned at the Davenport City Hall, 411 Morgan Street, Davenport, WA 99122. David M. Leath Clerk/Treasurer City of Davenport Published on this 6th day of July 2023....
July brings many fresh fruits and vegetables to local markets. Strawberries, raspberries, blueberries are perfect for making breakfast parfaits, which are a fun culinary treat to get kids involved in meal preparation. Yogurt, granola and your favorite berries make eye appealing, cool refreshing breakfasts for all ages. Breakfast Parfaits • Vanilla or plain yogurt • Granola • Strawberries, raspberries or blueberries • Parfait glasses or large tumblers Wash berries thoroughly an...
PUBLIC NOTICE OF HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an application has been filed in the office of the Board of County Commissioners of Lincoln County by K & L Schafer Family LLC, a corporation, requesting a nonexclusive franchise authorizing and empowering the applicant to enter upon the right‑of‑way of certain county roads within Lincoln County for the purpose of installing irrigation; also the right to construct and maintain any and all other necessary and proper appliances and appurtenances in connection therewith, over,...
PUBLIC NOTICE OF HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an application has been filed in the office of the Board of County Commissioners of Lincoln County by Highline Grain Gowers, Inc., a corporation, requesting a franchise amendment authorizing and empowering the applicant to enter upon the right‑of‑way of certain county roads within Lincoln County for the purpose of relocating utilities; also the right to construct and maintain any and all other necessary and proper appliances and appurtenances in connection therewith, ove...
