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the improve-
of nearly $300,
went under
of city council
here
with a call for
coming at
of the long,
session.
considerable •de-
were
proposal to
tennis
status of the
run fence for
-Purchase of 30 picnic
tables, 30 portable 1 park
benches, 28 bleacher sections
and numerous new play-
ground equipment units.
-Complete landscaping of
the park with 193 new trees to
be planted at the site. Plans
call for just four of the present
trees to be removed.
-Planting development of
the 4.3 acre area located in the
northeast corner of the park.
Tennis Disagreement
the fields in the The major point of dis-
complex', agreement during the review
park board members of the plans came ove~
margin to back Munson's proposalto demolish
proposal and the present tennis court. He
e the tennis courts, with said the move had been
run fence" dropped recommend by the Inter-
plans due to its
design".
I Opening
action taken by
at the close of the
specifications and
plans for the project
for bidders
Monday, Aug.
set for the
Aug. 26.
Munson
of Futerel and
, who presented the
over them
the joint
city bodies,
are estimating the
in the
of $300,000.
that a closer
~ble at this
they are still
from the
equipment sup-
~e park
that is being
city, state and
include:
of four new
and a com-
yball
to East
Agency committe which ad-
ministers the federal and state
funds to be used in the project.
Munson maintained that
the court should be demolish-
ed to make possible changing
of the grade in that area of the
park. The two present courts
would be replaced by a
complex of four new courts
and a basketball court.
Park board member Ted
Muscott spoke out strongly
against the proposal, pointing
out that he opposed it when it
was suggested by Munson at
an earlier meeting. Muscott
made a counter proposal that
the present court be retained
as is. with the new complex
being constructed in the
northeast corner of the park,
which is now earmarked for a
camping area development at
some time in the future.
"In this way we could end up
with six tennis courts instead
of four without the cost of
demolition," Muscott said. He
said he was strongly opposed
to demolishing a perfectly
good "facility which would cost
several thousand dollars to
replace.
Voted Down
Muscott offered his proposal
"They are minor consider-
ations when considering the
entire project," Vanourek
stated.
Fencing Dropped
The suggestion to drop the
proposed home run fencing
from the plan came from Gene
Fields and Dean Hanley, park
board members who have
been supporters of the fence.
Munson's plans called for a
removable four-foot high fence
of similar construction to the
temporary one now at the site.
Both Hanley and Fields called
it inadequate, pointing out
that it is not high enough or
strong enough to serve its
intended purpose.
"More people use that part
of the park than any other,"
Fields stated. "It is up to us to
design something that is
useable."
After Munson reported that
he didn't believe the IAC
would give approval for any
improvements in the fence
quality, both Hanley and
Fields expressed hope that the
city might be able to add some
funds to the project later to
obtain fences of proper
quality.
Hanley was also critical of
plans calling for just 41) feet of
fence down each baseline on
the playing field complex. He
explained that this would not
stop overthrows at first and
third base and seriously
hamper play.
Irrigation Plan
Also drawing considerable
discussion during the meeting
Was the change back to a
manually - operated sprinkler
irrigation system.
Munson stated that such
system would provide for
better irrigation coverage of
the park, in spite of the fact
that it would increase main-
tenance costs. He also noted
that there is not sufficient'
funds to provide for an
automated system.
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as an alternate to the bid, but The Othello Community
District his suggestion was voted down Float took the Grand Sweep-
Installation of a by a 4-1 margin, stakes Award last Saturday at
manually-bperated Board members and Mun- the Soap Lake Suds and Sun
son expressed reservations Festival. Described by float
of that the proposal represented officials as an impressive win,
playing a major change in plans which the unit took the top honors in
Plans call for would require Inter-Agency all divisions.
esent duf~iuts committee approvaland result Divisional winners included
topless playerin a long delay in the call for Division I. 1st Moses I,ake;
cted. Also bids. It was pointed out thata 2nd Ephrata. Division H, 1st
for night delay in calling for bids could Grand Coulee; 2nd, Connell.
add greatly to the overall cost Other floats not placing were
of a walkway of the project at the present Wenatchee, Coulee City and
the park. inflation rate. Soap Lake.
of a corn Plan Supported The local unity, entitled
area and Park board chairman Jiri"Good Morning, Sunshine",
Vanourek spoke out strongly has nowmadeten appearances
horse-insupportofnotmakingmajor throughout Eastern Washing-
court, changes in the plans as they ton and Oregon, winning eight
and shuffle- now stand, trophies and an appreciation
Included in theIn giving reasons for theaward.
e equipment fortennis court and dugout Local parade chairman,
at fifties, demolition, he pointed out that Jean Petersen has announced
0f two new restthey are changes which will that the float s efforts have
and more make the entire project heater already begun to show results
and more functional, as entries to Othello s Septem-
ber 14 parade have been
NG FINAL PLANS - Members of the Othello
~y Council and Park Board go over final plans for the
Lions park development during a four-hour session held
here Monday night. Explaining the plans at left are Charles
Munson and Jerry Fay, engineers. Others from left are
and search for clues to identify
the mystery person. It won't
prizes for all
Homes and
will be
received from Tekoa com-
munity float, Hermiston, Ore.,
Chamber of Commerce float,
Lind community float, and
the North Franklin float from
Connell.
Canada Next
Scheduled next for the
THURSDAY, AUGUST 1, 19T4
be long before a good detective Othello Float will. be the
a new feature will notice some words, annual trip to Pentiction, B.C.,
The Outlook. phrases, numbers or letters to participate in the Pentiction
working with which do not seem to fit the Peach Festival and parade,
better rest of the ad. Aug. 3.
your friends Dick Keeney, float presi-
Your favorite These clues will lead to'the dent. stated that the yearly ROYALTY WITH TROPHIES - Othello royalty pose with a model of the Othello float
in the identity of the mystery trip to Canada served several and the numerous trophies it has won this year. The display is located at Peoples
start later person. But figuring out functions within the float National Bank. Pictured trom left are Princess Vieki Postas, Queen Jana Beus and
Outlook. "Who" is only half of theorganization. Princess Cindy Anderson.
of a problem. Finding the total The Pentiction parade
g .~umber of clues in the entire allows families of the float
It is lssue of the paper is the other committee a vacation to i J Three Injured
work will half, and it offers a chance at a Canada,' he said. "This year 30
bigger prize. O thellopeoplehaveregistered In Accident
chair detec-
o study the So get ready for some to accompany the float north,"
Y along with really family fun plus the he added, adIe Three Quincy teenagers
l)y "Who's chance of winning cash prizes Keeney also noted that last were injured about midnight
which ap- in "Who's Who" beginning year s Canadian trip, which Monday when the car in which
in the papersoon" in The Outlook. saw Othello win a first place, Nine - year - old W salesmen completed the first they were riding left the
also resulted in the~Pentiction Thompson was the ea y of three week s competition in roadway east of the Royal City
Float appearing in Othello.
leader last Friday as young
Janet Connors, park board member; councilman Lynn
Olsen; park board chairman Jiri Vanourek; Mayor Lyall
Menser; Gene Fields, park board member; an~l Dean
Hanley, councilman and park board member.
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1974
WASHINGTON
DISTRICT 6
CHAMPIONS. Othello's Little League
With the District pennant they won last
an 11~) trouncing of Moses Lake
squad went on to win their opening
RITZVILLE Only one the county courthouse on
prsmary and one general Wednesday.
election contest were assured The primary contest was set
as the candidate filing period for the county clerk position,
passed its three-fifths point at with the expected general
Frugal Use
Of Water
U
Here
A plea for Othello city
residents to observe water
conservation measures and
h[~;p avert a possible crisis
I:, e," i ,s month was issued
"There is no water crisis at
present but a little con-
servation now could help keep
us out of problems durink the
next 10 days," Mayor Lyall
election race coming for the
District No. 3 county commis-
sioner seat.
As of Wednesday at 4:30
p.m. the positions of county
assessor and prosecuting at-
torney ~:lso had no takers.
County Auditor Susie Razey
reminded that the filing period
for the county offices, which
opened on Monday, will close
at 4:30 p.m. this Friday.
Primary Contest
The primary contest will
find longtime county clerk
Mildred Womach opposed for
Lb R~l, abHcan rmmm:~¢i~m by
Frances Kembel of Ritzville.
Mrs. Kembel is a legal clerk in
Ritzville for the office of Miller
and Saekmann.
The county commissioner
Menser reported Wednesday.contest came as no surprise
Menser said the city is due to the previous announce-
presently holding its own on ments by the two candidates.
water use. but is expecting the Incumbent Dlemocrat Gordon
demand to increase when the Hays, who announced his
Chef-Reddy and Carnation candidacy for re-election to the
potato processing plants begin four-year term, early this year
operations later this month.
"The critical period could be
the next 10 days during the
current hot weather," Menser
stated. "If everyone would
just save a bucketful, it would
help considerably with the
overall situation."
Menser urged rbsidents to
keep in mind the tight city
water situation with their
houbehold and yard use of
water.
The mayor noted that there
is no chance that the new city
well No. 5, which is expected
to relieve the annual summer
filed on Monday. Former
commissioner Kenny Foulkes,
who announced his candidacy
for the position just last
Thursday, formally filed for
office on Tuesday.
Balloting on .the commis-
sioner position will be open
• only to electors in the City of
Othello - the district area - in
the primary, with voting on a
county-wide basis in the
general election.
No Opposition
Presently unopposed for
county positions are three
cit~y water shortage, won't be Republicans. They include
ready to help aleviate this Mrs. Razey for auditor, Freda
summer's problems. Grewell for treasurer and
He explained that con-
tractors are still awaiting the
arrival of the 10-inch column
for the pump, before install-
ation can starL Several weeks
of installation time are expect-
ed after the final materials for
the pump arrive.
Hopes are to have the new
facility in use early this fall.
Hits Season
the annual Othello Outlook limits and rolled twice. High -,~......Tu°"#~"
subscription contest. According to the Grant
Thompson piled up 3,600 county sheriffs office, the Summer finally hit Othello
points in his first week of three were able to right their in full force here last week as
R.W. Snowden for sheriff.
Mrs. Razey and Mrs.
Grewell are incumbents and
Snowden is seeking the
position now held by Clint
Rowe, who has indicated he
will not be seeking reelection.
No word was available in
Ritzville on the status of the
assessor and prosecuting at-
torney positions. Early this
week both incumbents Roger
Marshall, assessor, and
Richard Miller, prosecutor,
had been expected to file for
re-election.
Justice of Peace
Some filing action was also
activity with several other of vehicle and drive to the the local area joined other seen for justice of the peace
the salesmen also in theOthello Community Hospital communities in Eastern Wash- positions with a new candidate
running for the 10-speedwhere they were treated for ington in sweltering tam-showing there. Both of the
bicycle which will be awarded their injuries and released, peratures. Othello positions, now held by
to the winner of the event. John Downs, 16, sufferedTemperatures of above 90 Charles Davidson and Fred
Close behind Thompson multiple abrasions and bruises degrees have been recorded Bliss, are up for new four-year
after the first week were John toan arm and a knee; Richard for the past five days, with terms. Neither of the in-
Oord with 1,850 points and Lakhaar, 18, received bruises, unofficial marks going over
Tony Garcia with 1,250. and Omar Massey, 18, had 100 early this week. Although
Other contestants and their minor bruises, according to the closest official readings at
point totals for the first week the hospital. " the WSU Research Farm six
were Lynn Olsen, 750; N~ncy -__--__--_--_--_ --__--_--_--_--_:______ miles west of Othello, shewed
Ann Briggs, 500; Jolene a season high of 98 degrees on
DeCoria, 350; Darlene
Watch Bikes
DeCoria, 350; Robert Lopez,
300; and Bruce Jones, It0h0e
At City Pool
Points are awarded on
basis of 50 per every renewal Othello Police Wednesday
subscription andl00forevery issued a warning to local
new Outlook subscription, youngsters to make certain
In addition to the new their bicycles are secured
.CH/ M PIONS i bicycle, the contest parici- while they are swimming at
pants are competing for the Municipal pool.
Tuesday, city temperatures
were unofficially recorded at
over the 100 mark.
The official recordings at
the research station showed a
steady climb during the past
week, with the weather man
state tournament game 3-2 over a Seattle team on Tuesday
in Lynnwood and will be playing Edmunds in their second
state game tonight. Details are on Page 10.
second and third place prizes Chief Lew Johnson reported
of portable radios. They also that two bicycles were re-
receive commissions of 50 ported stolen from the pool
cents for renewals and $1 for earlier this week while their July 24
new subscriptions, owners were swimming. July25
The contest is scheduled to "Please make certain your July 26
close on Aug. 9. In sales during bike is adequately locked July 27
the first week, the contestants while you leave it at the pool," July 28
sold 65 renewals and 52 new Johnson urged. July29
subscriptions. '----'~- ~----- ---- -~-~-~------=-T. T. =-: July 30
offering little prospect of relief
in the next few days.
Official high-low readings at
the station for the past week
follow:
cumbents have filed, but John
R. Lockmiller of Othello fried
Wednesday for the position
now held by Davidson.
Also filing for the Ritzvllle
justice positiofl was incumbent
Alva Lightbody.
Just Two Pols
Activity was especially slow
on the precinct committeeman
scene with only two persons
filing there - both o~ l~hem
Republicans.
Foulkes filed for the Othello
No. I position, and Miss
Womach for the Rit, i]I$
Ward No. 2 post.
The filing period for the
High Low precinct committeeman posts
86 52 opened Monday, but will run
84 51 for two additional, weeks
90 56 following the closing of the
94 58 general filing period. The last
95 55 day for precinct committee-
95 56 man candidates to file will be
98 58 Aug. 16.