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REARDAN – The School District recognized Jeff Anderson for his eight-year tenure on the school board at its meeting Nov. 15. Anderson didn't file for re-election to his seat this year. During his time on the board the district established a security program, passed a bond and navigated several crises. "Our school board is phenomenal, and I'm proud to be a part of it," Anderson said. Anderson, who is a battalion chief with the Cheney Fire Department and adjunct professor at E...
DAVENPORT — A lobbyist that frequently reports to the Lincoln County Commissioners doesn’t expect the 2024 legislative session to “be anything to write home about,” he told the Commissioners at a regular meeting Monday, Nov. 20. Lobbyist Zak Kennedy checked in to discuss the upcoming legislative work session. Because it’s an election year that will include what’s expected to be a dynamic gubernatorial race, Kennedy said he doesn’t expect the legislature to propose controversial bills on either side of the aisle. “Nobody wants...
As we prepare for the upcoming holidays, we must be grateful for what we have and focus on our needs rather than fixate on what we want and crave. Being thankful starts with an appreciation of why our families came to America in the first place---our freedoms and opportunities. Legendary singer-song writer Neil Diamond hit single; “America” was performed in 1981 to help welcome home 52 American hostages that Iranian militants held for 444 days at the U.S. Embassy in Teh...
Aren’t you sick and tired of hearing Gov. Jay Inslee and his ilk routinely blame Columbia and Snake River dams for the decline in Puget Sound salmon and orca populations? Despite voluminous information to the contrary, Inslee, Sen. Patty Murray and other extremist environmental politicians continue to push a narrative on salmon decline that is patently false. There should be penalties for being so disingenuous. While there isn’t a penalty for false statements made to app...
Cooking from scratch has allowed a great controversy to pass me by until questions started coming in. Usually, I get a lot of turkey questions this time of year. Pumpkin is currently at the top of the list. Can I use puree instead of solid pack? Is 100% pumpkin the same as puree? Google doesn’t know everything. Grandmother’s favorite recipe from the Libby’s Solid Pack Pumpkin can won’t turn out the same with pumpkin puree. You will need to use 100% pumpkin. I don’t know when...
Robert "Bob" Allen Zeiler Nov 13, 1948 – Nov 13, 2023 Robert "Bob" Zeiler passed away in Spokane, Wash. on Nov. 13, 2023, his 75th birthday. He was born on Nov. 13, 1948, in Spokane, the only child of Jacob Jr. and Ruby (Heimbigner) Zeiler. A lifelong resident of Odessa, Wash. Bob was a third-generation wheat farmer, farming southeast of Odessa. Bob graduated from Odessa High School in 1967. He attended Spokane Falls Community College for two years and Eastern Washington S...
DAVENPORT - It's beginning to look a lot like Hometown Christmas here. The annual event will be held at Memorial Hall from 4-8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 26. This year's free event is being hosted by the Cottonwood Red Hatters, which took it over from the Davenport Women's Association. Santa Claus will pull up in a fire truck at 5 p.m. and will be available for photos with children, crying or thrilled. The Christmas tree in Pioneer Plaza will be lit by Mayor Brad Sweet at this time...
Davenport birthdays Nov. 25: Alicia Wilson Nov. 26: Jean Parsons, Chloe Barta, Maverick Morcom Nov. 27: Tyson Heath, Jennifer Taylor Nov. 28: Tim Stromberger, Kamryn Jo Mann, Cole Cursi Nov. 29: Hannah Warwick, Amy Jenness, Sandy Morgan, Brayden Hale, Penny Piper Nov. 30: Dan Rinehart, Andy Semprimoznik, Russ Miller, LaVon Stiles, Caleb Cox Davenport anniversaries Nov. 24: Ray and Susan Dashiell Nov. 26: Jim and Kathy Hedgcock Nov. 29: Jeff and Kelli Wilkie Reardan birthdays Nov. 24: Joel Zwainz Nov. 25: Andrea McLaughlin,...
Tail Twister Chuck Watkins calls out the balls at the Odessa Lions Club Turkey Bingo Saturday, Nov. 18....
1 years ago Edward Appel of Waukon was fined $50 for killing a doe and Henry Dechenne of Waukon was fined $25 for concealing the evidence. Lincoln County officers searched for three cars that escaped Okanogan County with loads of liquor. Davenport and Mohler grade schools won spelling contests.. 75 years ago Auto traffic was halted by a 4-inch blanket of snow that covered much of Lincoln County. The coincidence of the day came when two Plymouth cars, both the same color and both driven by Schultzes, turned over in a ditch...
Outgoing Lions Club president John Stiles (left) passes the gavel to incoming president Jonathan Chapman (right) at a recent Lions Club meeting at Memorial Hall in Davenport....
NOTICE OF HEARING A hearing for the Lincoln County Six Year Transportation Improvement Program will be held on December 4, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at the Board of County Commissioner’s Office located on the lower level of the Lincoln County Courthouse, 450 Logan Street, Davenport, WA David E. Orvis Lincoln County Public Works Director Published November 23 and 30, 2023...
CITY OF HARRINGTON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING A public hearing will be held for the City of Harrington on November 29, 2023 during a Special Council Meeting at 7:00 P.M. at City Hall, 1 N. 3rd St. Harrington, WA. The purpose of the public hearing will be to receive comments on Resolution 249-2023 for the 2024 Tax Levy (RCW84.55.120). The Public is welcome and encouraged to attend. Published November 23 and 30, 2023...
LINCOLN HOSPITAL DISTRICT #3 2024 BUDGET HEARING The 2024 Budget Hearing for Lincoln Hospital District #3 is scheduled for November 15, 2023 at Noon. The budget hearing will be held in the Lincoln Hospital Board Conference Room. Published November 23, 2023...
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SPOKANE Case No.: 23-4-02384-32 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: MARGARET ANNA-MARIE PATRICK, Deceased The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent that arose before the decedent’s death must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the...
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE OF COMMERCIAL LOAN Grantor: Lyyph Famm REI 1, LLC Current beneficiary of the Deed of Trust: Dennis P. Noble & Cala D. Noble, husband & wife, as to a 79.31% share, and Jason Noble & Paula Noble, husband & wife, as to a 20.69% share Current trustee of the deed of trust: Charles V. Carroll, Attorney at Law Current mortgage servicer (collection escrow) of the deed of trust: Allegro Escrow Services Recording number of the deed of trust: 2018 0479530 Parcel number: 2737-010-600040 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY G...
PUBLIC HEARING Notice of hearing of a proposed budget amendment for the Town of Odessa, WA for the year 2023. Notice is hereby given that a budget amendment for the Town of Odessa, Lincoln County, Washington has been filed with the Town Clerk-Treasurer and that on Monday, November 27, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. the Town Council will meet in the Council Chambers, 21 E. First Ave., for the purpose of holding said hearing. This facility is handicapped accessible. Arrangements needed for the hearing impaired, wanting to comment at the...
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice of Public Hearing for Final Proposed Annual Budget for the Town of Odessa for the year 2024. Notice is hereby given that the Odessa Town Council will meet in the Council Chambers, 21 E First Ave., for the purpose of holding a public hearing on the final proposed 2024 annual budget for the Town of Odessa on November 27, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. This facility is handicapped accessible. Arrangements needed for hearing impaired, wanting to comment at the hearing, can be made by contacting the Clerk’s O...
PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the provisions of RCW Chapter 36.40, the Board of Commissioners of Lincoln County has completed and placed on file a Preliminary Budget for the ensuing fiscal year 2024, a copy of which will be furnished any citizen who will call for it at the Board’s office. The Board of County Commissioners will meet and conduct a hearing at 8:30 a.m., on Monday, December 4, 2023, for the purpose of fixing the final 2024 budget, making tax levies and adopting changes, if any, to the S...
FEDERAL WAY-If it were the Olympics, each Gorilla soccer player would have returned from the West Side with a bronze medal around their necks for the team's third-place finish in the 1B/2B state playoffs that was achieved with a thrilling 4-3 victory over rival Northwest Christian Saturday, Nov. 18. But as it stands in a non-Olympic event, Davenport will have to appreciate the third-place trophy it achieved at Federal Way High School last weekend that was the outcome of a 2-0...
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF LINCOLN Case No.: 23-4-02249-32 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: JEROME L. SANDERS, Deceased. The Personal Representatives named below have been appointed as personal representatives of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent that arose before the decedent’s death must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the m...
REARDAN - Inspired by Gonzaga's annual "Kraziness in the Kennel" fan event held by the Bulldogs prior to each college basketball season, the Screaming Eagle basketball teams and school district held the first installment of "Maroon Madness" Tuesday, Nov. 21. The event allowed local hoops fanatics to be introduced to the girls and boys teams before students head off to Thanksgiving break. The night started with superintendent Eric Sobotta introducing each player as they ran...
COULEE DAM — Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area offers outdoor activities no matter the season. With reduced staffing and resources during the winter, facilities and services are limited. During the winter season, camping is only available in the Kettle Falls, Fort Spokane and Spring Canyon campgrounds. Campsites are limited to: Kettle Falls: loop 1 Fort Spokane: loop 1 Spring Canyon: lower loop Reservations are required but can be made in advance or from the campground upon arrival with adequate cell phone service. R...
Davenport's Jensyn Jacobsen, Glenna Soliday and Sawyer Raugust, pictured, were named to the all-league soccer team for the NE2B, along with Reardan's Noelle Raczykowski and McKenzie Bjornberg, not pictured. Reardan seniors Aidan Chilson (left) and Jonathan Holdway (right) were the team's representatives as two members of the all-opponent football teams for the NE2B. Jakari Singleton and Rysen Soliday were also all-league....
OLYMPIA — In accordance with the law establishing the paid Discover Pass, state officials have announced free-access days for 2024. On free-access days, a Discover Pass isn’t needed to access a state-managed parks or land managed by the state Departments of Natural Resources or Fish and Wildife. Free-access days for 2024 are: • Monday, Jan. 1 – N ew Year’s Day • Monday, Jan. 15 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day • Saturday, March 9 - Billy Frank Junior’s Birthday • Tuesday, March 19 – Washington State Parks’ 111th Birthday • Mond...
