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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, Sept. 21: Despite a store employee’s concern, a deputy determined that a group of people camping on property owned by Safeway adjacent to the Davenport store were there by permission of the s...
“I’m spiritual, but not religious.” Generally, this means that the speaker wants to throw out “organized religion” in favor of more mystic, individualized, or vague ideas of belief and life. Time spent at church, traditions, rituals, and other “religious” actions mean little or nothing. The problem is, this idea ignores reality. Yes, people reject going to church, praying with others, wearing certain clothing or symbols, or participating in other rituals because of the “relig...
The Odessa-Harrington junior-high football team is off to a winning start this year, chalking up victories in its first two outings. They defeated Almira/Coulee-Hartline 48-28 and Wellpinit 60-12, per coach Larry Weber. In the Wellpinit game, Camden Weber, Marcus King, Josh Clark Jett Nelson and Pilot Weishaar all scored touchdowns The Titans dominated both games, so many of the younger players have seen plenty of playing time. The team continues to develop and mold a new offense, so that these young players will more easily...
William R. Nixon went to Heaven on September 24, 2015. He was born January 27, 1947 in Wenatchee to parents Arthur and Wanda Nixon. The family moved to Chewelah when he was five. He lived there until he graduated from Jenkins High School in 1965. After high school Bill served three years in the Army, doing one tour of duty in Vietnam. After getting out of the service he married Leora Percell in April of 1969. In May 1969, he went to work in Odessa for Western States Equipment...
The Odessa Town Council swore in its newest member, Kelly Watkins, at Monday night's meeting, with town clerk Gail Kiesz doing the honors. Watkins takes over the position vacated by Lois Harp, who resigned due to illness. The council, with budget considerations at the forefront this time of year, denied a request by the EMTs to have rental fees to the Old Town Hall and its kitchen waived or reduced when that group holds it hunters' breakfast on the first two days of the fall...
Needham Concert On September 22, the members of the Needham family provided Country and Christian music to an audience of 50 or more at the Harrington Opera House. It was their final performance before their return to Nashville, Tenn., having played at 14 locations in 21 days. Dave Needham introduced his father David (on acoustic guitar and harmonica) and his sister Diana Mummert, who writes most of their songs and plays the mandolin. Diane's husband Steve was on percussion, a...
With seven kills, four aces and two blocks, Shelbey Watkins led the Lady Titan volleyball team to a three-game sweep over visiting Cusick 25-12, 25-18, 25-20. Leading the team were Maleah Davison (tied with Watkins) with four aces, Isabelle Phillips with 10 assists, Casey Schlomer (also tied with Watkins) with two blocks and Katie DeWulf with 14 digs....
The Odessa-Harrington Titans had another reason besides the Harrington Fall Festival to celebrate Friday night when they claimed a 68-to-0, non-conference victory over the Northport Mustangs on September 25. N-port 0 0 0 0 0 O-H 44 8 0 16 68 The Titans dominated the first quarter with a total of 44 points on six touchdowns. Sage Elder scored the first two touchdowns of the game. The first TD being a 30 yard run with Gavin Elder scoring the two-point conversion on a pass from...
The Odessa School District will hold an open house for grades PreK-12 on Wednesday, October 7, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. The staff of P.C. Jantz Elementary School, Odessa Junior High and High School is inviting the public. This event will begin promptly at 6:30 p.m. in the multipurpose room and end in the cafeteria with ice cream sundaes. See you there!...
Hi, there. I’m Dr. Universe. Wendy Sue Universe, that is. Ever since I was a kitten, I’ve been digging in the dirt, gazing at the stars, exploring new places and searching for answers to questions about our world. Still, some people are surprised when they discover I’m a scientist. After all, it’s not every day you meet a cat in a lab coat. With the help of experts in the field and my friends at Washington State University, I answer some of the most interesting, tough and smart questions from curious kids all around the wor...
Our great nation has accepted immigrants for more than 200 years. When they first started becoming part of the United States it was to help build railroads, factories and businesses that would allow us to grow and prosper. After WWII, Korea and Vietnam the United States started accepting large numbers of people as refugees to the point that we had ballots printed in over 300 dialects for our last two elections. We should remember we are living in a time where the vast majority of the world’s populations are not our f...
At its regularly scheduled meeting September 23, 2015, the Odessa School Board met in the high school library to learn the good news from principal Jamie Nelson that new students have continued to enroll since the start of school, bringing the current head count to 229 students. After several years of declining enrollment, this was welcome news to the school and community. Board workshop Superintendent Dan Read, Principal Jamie Nelson, board chair Ed Deife, and board members Heather Valverde, Marcus Horak and Roland Singer...
Cool mornings, shorter days, and leaves beginning to turn are all signs that it is time for the Mennonite Country Auction & Relief Sale. Always held the first Saturday of October, the Mennonite Country Auction is holding its 38th annual auction in rural Ritzville on October 3, 2015. Since 1978, when the sale was first started, over $2.5 million dollars has been raised for the Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) and their projects of peace, relief and development around the world (www.mcc.org). Preparation of the sale grounds be...
