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REARDAN – Three local elementary school students have made a big splash in the world of youth wrestling. Lane and Larsen Butterfield and Addie Neufeld are champions in their respective age groups and share the dream of one day standing amongst the best to have worn Screaming Eagles' singlets. Neufeld is a member of the Reardan Renegades wrestling program and the Butterfields wrestle for Inland Northwest Training Center's club in Spokane. 12-year-old Lane Butterfield is in h...
REARDAN - Mikeal Suniga, a former sergeant for the Airway Heights Police Department, was hired as the town's new chief of police effective March 6. He replaced Andy Manke, who resigned and accepted a job with the Spokane Tribal Police. "Chief Manke developed a great organization here," Suniga said. "I will not make any major changes. I want to build on what he did and further develop the relationships he established." Suniga started his career in law enforcement as a reserve...
REARDAN - Police Chief Andy Manke has submitted his resignation to Mayor Gail Daniels, effective March 15. He has accepted a position as patrol officer with the Spokane Tribal Police. The Town of Reardan hired Manke in July 2019. During his tenure, the police department expanded its resources and updated its equipment. "We have purchased newer patrol cars and have outfitted them with laptops," Manke said. "We now have modern body cameras and tasers that help us do our job...
REARDAN -After placing fourth at the ESD 101 regional tournament Friday March 3, the high school's Knowledge Bowl team will move on to the state tournament at Wenatchee High School Saturday, March 11. Advisor Tyler Smedley said the Knowledge Bowl is an academic competition open to any student. Those on this year's team are Joey Matusik, Jon Holdway, William Chilson, Dom Board, Wyatt Stolp and EJ Preuschoff. At the state tournament the team will take part in preliminary...
REARDAN - Rafa's Tacos held a fundraiser for the family of Shadrach Hall-Turner at their location on Broadway Avenue Monday, Feb. 27. Rafa's owners Chris and Dominka Lopez donated 100% of the day's proceeds to support Shadrach's family and to assist with funeral expenses. "We are only open because of the family today," Dominka Lopez said. "We are doing this until the food runs out." "Shad and my son were friends," she added. "Our hearts go out to the community. He was just a...
SPOKANE – Shadrach Hall-Turner was remembered by approximately 150 people at a gathering of family and friends at Audubon Park Sunday, Feb. 26. "I have no words, guys," Hall-Turner's grandmother, Tina Hall said, looking out over the crowd. "This is insane. Look at all his friends." Hall set the tone of the event by greeting each person with a hug, a warm smile and grateful words. Hall-Turner's 2021 JV Falcons Pop Warner football team mingled in the crowd as music from his p...
REARDAN – In the aftermath of 15-year-old Shadrach Hall-Turner’s death in a Feb. 22 shooting still under investigation, school superintendent Eric Sobotta released a statement to district students and families encouraging them to “come together” to support all those affected by the tragedy. “Our hearts are with the student’s family and with all in the school and community we share,” Sobotta wrote. “As fellow community members, we are called now, more perhaps than ever, to come together to support the family and all the stu...
DEER PARK – After being eliminated from the district playoffs in its previous three appearances, Odessa finally punched its ticket to the 1B Girls State Basketball Tournament by defeating Republic 48-27 Thursday, Feb. 16 and Wilbur-Creston 55-41 Saturday, Feb. 18 in the District 7 1B Girls Basketball Tournament. Thursday, it was Republic that played like the team destined for the state tournament to begin the game. Jocelyn Watson and Brooklyn Campbell hit uncontested 3...
TACOMA –Reardan High School sophomore Preston Neufeld dominated his opposition to win first place in the 106-pound class at Mat Classic XXXIV Feb. 17-18. Teammates Connor Kline and Carson Durbin placed third and fifth in their weight classes to help the Screaming Eagles to an eighth-place team finish. Neufeld entered the state wrestling tournament boasting a 38-2 record in the 106-pound weight class. Neufeld received a first-round bye after placing first in the regional t...
REARDAN — The school board announced the resignation of athletic director Eric Nikkola at its meeting Feb. 21. His resignation will be effective June 13. Nikkola was the head football coach here from 2004-2021 and spent 14 years as an assistant coach before that. For his day job, he teaches physical education. He has spent this school year as full-time athletic director and physical education instructor. Matt Clouse finished his first season as head football coach in the fall. Applications are being accepted to fill the s...
REARDAN - Town clerk/treasurer Megan Kamstra is resigning her position effective Feb. 28 to embark on a career as an event planner. The town hired Kamstra in 2019 to run its day-to-day operations. Her goal was "to be the next Bruce Johnson," her predecessor as clerk/treasurer. "I knew I could never fill his shoes, but I did my best," she said. She values her time working for the town and the opportunity given to hone her administrative and operational skills. "I have really...
REARDAN - Eight Screaming Eagles earned berths in the state wrestling tournament after qualifying at the WIAA 1B/2B Region 3 Tournament, Saturday, Feb. 11. The wrestlers will vie for championship medals at Mat Classic XXXIV in Tacoma Feb. 17-18. Preston Neufeld, Conner Kline and Tristin Burril went undefeated in their regional matches to win first place in their respective weight class. Neufeld pinned both of his opponents, Burril pinned all three of his, and Kline pinned two...
SPOKANE VALLEY-The Reardan girls defeated the Chewelah Cougars 34-23 in a first-round District 7 2B girls game at West Valley High School, Saturday, Feb. 4, to advance to a quarterfinal matchup with Colfax. But the Reardan party ended from there, as the Screaming Eagles fell to the Bulldogs 60-24 Monday, Feb. 6 and were eliminated by the Northwest Christian Crusaders 49-40 Wednesday, Feb. 8. Reardan eighth grader Tenice Waters nearly outscored Chewelah by herself, but it took...
SPOKANE - Led by Jakari Singleton, the Reardan Screaming Eagles defeated Upper Columbia Academy 63-48 in the District 7 2B Tournament at West Valley High School, Saturday, Feb. 4, to advance to a quarterfinal matchup with Colfax that they lost 69-58 Monday, Feb 6. Aided by a 13 point run to start the second half, Reardan extended its lead and never looked back. Singleton's solid performance continued as he scored 11 of his game high 24 points in the last two quarters. In...
REARDAN - Ten Screaming Eagles wrestlers qualified to compete in the WIAA 1B/2B Region 3 wrestling tournament here Saturday, Feb. 11. Preston Neufeld, Conner Kline and Tristin Buril placed first in their weight classes at the district tournament in Pomeroy Feb. 4, earning their spot in the regionals. They will be joined by Joey Matusik and Troy Routh, who placed second, Troy Zagorski, Carson Kline and Carson Durbin, who placed third and Preston Winn and Sterling McLaughlin...
REARDAN – Some area residents are concerned about a perceived increase in wolf presence in Lincoln County. Three wolf sightings have been reported or discussed in the Lincoln County area recently. On Dec. 1, 2022, Brett and Angela Bishop saw a wolf 40 feet from their house several miles south of Edwall. The wolf sauntered by until the Bishops' Malamute/Great Pyrenees dog saw it and started barking. The wolf went after the dog. Brett Bishop intervened and chased the wolf with his car. "That is the first wolf I've ever s...
REARDAN – Saint George's maintained its hold on second place in the NE2B league with a 38-23 win over the Screaming Eagles Saturday, Jan. 28. The Dragons showed their shooting prowess early in the game with a pair of 3-point baskets by Kalea Schlenker and Margreit Galow and five points from Annika Bergquist. At the end of the first quarter, Saint George's led the Screaming Eagles 13-4. In the second quarter Bergquist and Galow each scored four points as the Dragons extended t...
After beating Kettle Falls by nine points 24 hours earlier, the Screaming Eagles' boys basketball team fell to Saint George's 63-54, Friday, Jan. 28. In a season of ups-and-downs, Reardan started fast on Senior Night, played the Dragons tough but faded in the end. Logan Flaa had the hot hand for Reardan early in the game, hitting two 3-point shots. Flaa, along with Jakari Singleton and Rysen Soliday's combined eight points, put the Screaming Eagles on top 15-12 when the...
DAVENPORT- City council passed a resolution to grant $10,000 to the Senior Center under the American Rescue Plan Act at its meeting Wednesday, Jan 25. On Jan. 12, the local Senior Center temporarily closed their doors because of the economy, cost of fuel, cost of food and past COVID restrictions. Senior Center president Carl Clark submitted a grant request to the city, which received federal funds to distribute to non-profit organizations affected by Covid-19. These funds...
REARDAN - Five students from the high school's Family, Career and Community Leaders of America program qualified to compete in the state competition following their success at a regional meet at Mead High School Monday, Jan. 16. "FCCLA is an organization that promotes personal growth and leadership and helps its members to develop skills as productive members of society," advisor Barbara Hamilton said. "It focuses on family, which in our school means our community." To...
CHENEY – After twice breaking up with her fiance, 27-year-old Audrey (Quayle) Wagner needed change. She wanted to travel and get a new perspective on life. In 1953, she boarded a steamship in her native Australia, not realizing a new life awaited in Reardan. Wagner was born in Bellarat, a city of 40,000 people in southern Australia, near Melbourne. Her father, David Quayle, was awarded The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, one of the British orders of chivalry, f...
REARDAN – A balanced scoring attack propelled the Screaming Eagles to their most lopsided win of the year as they defeated Asotin, 77-53, on Friday, Jan. 21. The Screaming Eagles’ 3-point shots fell early and often. By the end of the game, 14 had fallen through the net in an impressive display of marksmanship. Logan Flaa led the way, making four, followed by Rysen Soliday and Evan Krupke, who each made two. Cohen Little, Bryson Flaa, Owee Handley, Zander Thornton, Jakari Singleton, and Landon Bell each made one 3-point bas...
REARDAN - For the first time this season, the Screaming Eagles girls basketball team won back-to-back games with a 45-41 win over Asotin on Friday, Jan 20. Coming off a big win against Lind-Ritzville/Sprague/Harrington/Washtucna three days earlier, Reardan's late season surge sent the Panthers back to Asotin with their ninth league defeat. Tenice Waters sparked Reardan's offense in the first quarter, scoring 7 of her team's 15 points. Liberty Anderson tossed in 4 points as...
REARDAN - The Davenport Gorillas came to town on the heels of a loss to Okanogan Saturday that dropped them from the top 2B team in the state to the third slot. An enthusiastic Winterfest crowd watched as the Gorillas took out their frustrations on the Screaming Eagles, winning 67-43 Tuesday, Jan. 24. Davenport came out of the chute ready to play. The Gorillas jumped to an early lead behind Tennessee Rainwater's dominance at the offensive end of the court. He scored 10 of his...
RITZVILLE-After suffering their only defeat of the season on Jan. 3, Davenport's top-ranked boys basketball team has reeled off five wins in a row. The most recent, a 60-48 win over the Lind-Ritzville/Sprague/Harrington/Washtucna Broncos Saturday, Jan. 14. "Every time you come to LRS you're going to get a good game," Davenport head coach Matt Henry said. "Dustan (Arlt) has them coached up real well and they're a strong athletic team." Shortly after the game started, the...
