Thanks to several replies this week, the pieces of the puzzle of Chapter 97 are beginning to fall into place. Here’s what I’ve learned so far.

1) There is no Shakespearen connection.  Othello is the name of a town in central Washington State.  Why you would name your town Othello remains another mystery.  It looks like it’s about 20 miles south of Moses Lake.

2) Wade Farris, MGen(ret), is the City Administrator of the City of Othello.  Congratulations!

3) There is a “Catalpa” street in Othello.  Although I’m not sure that means anything.

4) An individual who was involved in the seminal event of this practical joke has been posting photos of his cross-country drive on Facebook.  Including Chicago and Yellowstone.  Hmmmm!

I will pass on more information as it becomes available.