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REARDAN- The school district has undertaken a comprehensive facilities study to develop a long-range plan to deal with its expected increase in enrollment and to replace aging buildings. If projections are accurate, enrollment will increase from 736 to 1,065 between 2023-2028. "We are out of classroom space," superintendent Eric Sobotta said. "That need is above and beyond the needs we ran on our capital levy this past November." ALSC Architects are spearheading the study...
MILES--Saturday morning was a beautiful opportunity for winter fishing on Lake Roosevelt at Fort Spokane....
REARDAN – After scoring only 14 first-half points, the Screaming Eagles girls basketball team found its shooting touch and defeated Wellpinit, 40-30, in their first game of the Lions Club Christmas Tournament on Thursday, Dec 29. Scoring only 4 points in a quarter normally does not bode well for a team's success, but that was all Reardan could muster in the first quarter. Fortunately for them, Wellpinit didn't do much better. They scored 7 first-quarter points. Both team's t...
REARDAN - After winning a one-point thriller over Okanogan last week, the Screaming Eagles pulled out another nail-biter defeating Wellpinit 55-52 in their first game of the Lions Club Christmas Tournament on Dec. 29. Rysen Soliday came out hot for Reardan, scoring seven quick points to put his team ahead 15-6 after the first quarter. Wellpinit turned the tables on Reardan in the second quarter, outscoring them 17-6 behind the shooting of Colin Hughes and Smokey Abrahamson to...
REARDAN - Mayor Gail Daniels’ goals for 2023 are to update the town’s infrastructure and to embrace patriotism. The town council, under Daniel’s leadership, has applied for several state grants to be used to accomplish these goals. A top priority is to update the town’s sewer lines. She also wants to construct three curb bulbs on Broadway Avenue. “Curb bulbs extend the sidewalk into the street, reducing the time and distance it takes for a pedestrian to cross,” Daniels said. “They increase safety because crossing loca...
REARDAN - It wasn't quite David versus Goliath, but the Screaming Eagles boys basketball team gave up several inches to their taller opponents from Okanogan, whom they defeated 66-65 on Dec. 23. Okanogan had six players on its roster over 6 foot 3 inches tall compared to Reardan's Jakari Singleton, Reardan's sole player taller than six feet. The Bulldogs' height advantage was clear in the first half when they pulled down 23 rebounds compared to Reardan's 11. Reardan started th...
REARDAN - The Okanogan girls basketball team showed why they are the number two ranked team in the state when they defeated the Screaming Eagles 63-16 Friday, Dec. 23. The Bulldogs rolled in the first half, outscoring Reardan 34-8. They continued their dominating performance in the second half, scoring 29 points to Reardan's eight. For the game, Okanogan limited Reardan to only three baskets, while making 21 of their own. Okanogan made 12 of 16 free-throw attempts while...
REARDAN - Logan Flaa's sharp shooting in the closing minutes of the first half propelled the Screaming Eagles to a 61-44 NE2B league win over Kettle Falls on Dec. 22. Behind Jakari Singleton and Rysen Soliday's combined 10 points, Reardan jumped to a 13-9 lead in the first quarter. Kettle Falls bounced back in the second quarter outscoring Reardan 15-9 to take a 24-22 lead with less than two minutes to play in the half. That's when Flaa took over. He took three long range...
REARDAN - After coming out of the blocks slow this season, the Screaming Eagles girls basketball team continues to improve as it notched its second win of the week. They defeated Kettle Falls 52-22 in NE2B conference play on Thursday, Dec. 22. The teams matched buckets in the first quarter. After being tied at 10 points each, Reardan outscored Kettle Falls 15-2 in the second quarter to take a 25-12 lead at halftime. Liz Bell scored nine first half points, and Liberty Anderson...
REARDAN - The town council adopted its annual budget for the year 2023 at its meeting on Dec. 15. Preliminary budget estimates show 2023 revenue exceeding expenditures by approximately $71,298 ($1,194,811-$1,123,523). Revenues exceed expenditures in each budgeted item. Current expense figures include: • $29,790 to the library • $45,500 to streets • $277,000 to water • $316,500 to water • $109,00 to garbage Mayor Gail Daniels said the town is in good fiscal condition heading into next year but emphasized that small towns hav...
REARDAN–The school board approved the process for comparing employee compensation with other school districts at its meeting Wednesday, Dec. 14. The intent of this process is to set competitive pay ranges for certified, classified and non-represented employees. Data gathered from six school districts will be used to establish future pay for district employees. The board also recognized Officer Melissa Foust and Director of Security Brad Eylar for their commitment to school s...
REARDAN–Three players scored in double figures to lead the Screaming Eagles to a 65-48 win over Chewelah in a NE2B boys basketball matchup Friday, Dec. 16. In the game's first half the teams matched each other bucket-for-bucket. They were tied at 12 apiece after one quarter. Behind Cody Gilroy's 15 points, the Cougars took a 30-29 lead at the break. Rysen Soliday scored eleven first half points for the Screaming Eagles. "At halftime we had to focus on letting the offense w...
REARDAN - Behind the scoring of Tenice Waters and Liz Bell, the Screaming Eagles defeated the Chewelah Cougars 42-26 in NE2B girls basketball action Friday, Dec.16. In the first quarter Reardan's Jaylee Abrahamson came out hot, scoring five quick points. The Screaming Eagles were off and running, never to look back. Waters took over scoring in the second stanza by sinking two-three pointers along with two other buckets on her way to a 10-point quarter. At the half Reardan led...
REARDAN--If anyone has wondered where Santa Claus's reindeer live, they need to look no further than Reindeer Express, located north of Reardan off Highway 231. For over 20 years, Reindeer Express has had the distinction of being the "training camp" for Santa's reindeer. Normally, reindeer live in the Alaskan tundra, Scandinavia and Russia, so it is a rare treat to find them in eastern Washington. Besides their duties on Christmas Eve, Reindeer Express rents their 45 animals...
REARDAN–Pat Hogan found his life's calling in serving others. His joy is infectious, and his encouragement knows no bounds. But it wasn't always like that. As a child growing up on Waukon Road, east of town, Hogan had to compete with a bottle for his father's attention. Alcohol in his home made his childhood "painful." After attending school in Edwall for eight years, he transferred to Reardan for the ninth grade. During his sophomore year, his father, driving drunk, hit a t...
REARDAN--Children could visit with Santa (Paul Roberts of Edwall), tour train cars and enjoy a hot cup of cocoa during the Inland Northwest Rail Museum's Trains and Trees event Dec. 3-4. The event was cancelled for its second weekend Dec. 10-11 due to winter weather conditions....
DAVENPORT–The Lady Gorillas took care of business against Highway 2 rival Reardan in girls NE2B basketball, winning the game 64-34 Tuesday, Dec. 13. Behind the shooting of Glenna Soliday and Emalie Jacoby, Davenport jumped out to a 27-9 lead and never looked back. A barrage of 3-point shots by Soliday, Jacoby and Kiersten Kemmerer fueled a 15-point run which put the Lady Gorillas up 32-14 at the half. In the second half, Jensyn Jacobsen took control of Davenport's offense b...
DAVENPORT–The Gorilla boys basketball team showed off its explosive offense in a 75-28 victory over Northwest Christian in an NE2B contest on Dec. 9. The Crusaders were no match for Tennessee Rainwater who scored 25 points, and his supporting cast, Evan Gunning and Cash Colbert who scored 14 and 10 points, respectively. The trio bullied the Crusaders by scoring 32 of the team's points inside the paint, close to the basket. Jaeger Jacobsen contributed eight points and Jason S...
DAVENPORT–The Gorilla girls basketball team outscored Northwest Christian 18-3 in the third quarter en route to a 49-31 victory on Dec. 9. After trailing the Crusaders at halftime, Davenport emerged from the locker room looking like a different team. The Lady Gorillas made life miserable for NWC by contesting each shot and by scoring in bunches. They scored 12 points on 3-point shots. Emalie Jacoby led the charge by scoring 11 of her 14 points in the second half. Glenna Solida...
OTHELLO-Reardan wrestlers scored 95 points to finish in eighth place at the 13 team Leonard Schutte Invite on Dec. 10. The Othello Huskies dominated the event by scoring 233 points. Preston Neufeld placed first in the 106-pound division, Connor Kline placed second in the 182-pound division and Tristan Burril placed fourth in the 285-pound division. On Dec. 13, the team competed in the Medical Lake Double Dual. Preston Neufeld and Joe Matusik each won two matches. Neufeld’s wins improve his season record to 6-0. In a...
REARDAN--After 31 years of teaching, Dorothy Balum retired in 1998, only to return here as a substitute teacher for the next 22 years (and counting.) Balum, age 80, has spent most of her life in education. She attended a two-room school for eight years before moving on to Cheney High School. After graduating, she attended Eastern Washington State College, earning degrees in English and psychology. She then completed master's programs at Eastern and Gonzaga. In 1964, the Waterv...
REARDAN–Brad Eylar was installed as a reserve officer for the police department at the town council meeting on Dec. 1. Eylar is director of security for the Reardan-Edwall School District. As a reserve officer, he will be on call during weekends and evenings and will pick up an occasional shift, as needed. He previously worked for the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office and Spokane Tribal Police. “Taking this position is another way I can serve the community,” Eylar said....
MEDICAL LAKE--The Reardan wrestlers earned a second-place finish at the Medical Lake Scramble on Saturday, Dec. 3. The host Cardinals finished fifth out of the 10 teams in the tournament. Pullman won the event with 266 points while Reardan had 206. Lewis and Clark placed third with 165 points, followed by Rogers who had 150 points. Medical Lake scored 116 points, which put it in fifth place, and West Valley placed sixth with 105 points. Cheney had 101 points, Mt. Spokane had...
REARDAN–The Fox and Goat Ranch, a popular wedding venue, will host a special event for those with developmental disabilities to meet Santa Claus between 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10. The free event will be in Zack and Brandi Torkelson's barn at their ranch at 1127 North Ladd Road, northeast of town. Guests will be greeted by holiday music, festive lights and a Christmas tree. "Some kids have never had their picture taken with Santa," Brandi Torkelson said. "The mall is crowded,...
REARDAN–A basketball team comprised of seventh and eighth-grade boys qualified for the Washington Middle School Basketball Championships by winning five games and the championship at the Veterans Day Tournament in Spangle on Nov. 11-13. The team is not school sponsored, but the players attend Reardan Middle School. They compete in the Spokane YMCA league and play in various tournaments throughout the year. Players will join the school's team in December. Coach Jared Flaa h...
