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DAVENPORT—The county commissioners are faced with the dilemma of how to provide their employees medical insurance amidst rising costs and the financial unfeasibility of continuing the self-funded program that has been in place for 12 years. A decision will be made soon, as budget season is right around the corner and the new program must be in place by Jan. 1. After deciding the self-funded program was too expensive, the commissioners received medical quotes from Premera and appeared to be leaning that direction. However, t...
DAVENPORT—Head Gonzaga baseball coach Mark Machtolf’s motion to suppress evidence in his DUI case was denied in Lincoln County District Court Monday, Sept. 26, new court documents show. Machtolf was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence outside the SpeedTrap Tap House in Reardan June 10. According to court documents, Machtolf questioned whether arresting officer Melissa Foust had reasonable suspicion to perform a Terry stop that night. Machtolf had a blood alcohol content as high as .254 that night, police repo...
DAVENPORT—A month after the city settled a lawsuit with Greg’s Crop-Care Company regarding a hangar issue at the airport, more legal action may be on the way…though the would-be plaintiff insists he has no desire of suing the city. Capital Rivers Commercial, a Sacramento-based real estate agency developing the new AirLift Northwest hangar and living quarters at the airport, reached out to The Record-Times this week and accused the city of refusing to help the company secure financing for the project by not agreeing to sign...
ELLENSBURG-A Davenport native achieved a goal she's had since she was 12 years old over the weekend. Bailey Nachtigal, 25, of Rocklyn was named Miss Rodeo Washington 2023 at the annual pageant Sunday, Oct. 9. Nachtigal, a doctor of chiropractic services with a certification in animal chiropractic, stood out amongst four finalists over the three-day pageant at Hotel Windrow a short distance from Central Washington University. It was a homecoming of sorts for Nachtigal, who...
DAVENPORT—For a set, it appeared the volleyball squad might suffer a disappointing loss to the visiting Asotin Panthers. But a dominant second set propelled the Gorillas to win three straight games en route to a 3-1 victory Thursday, Oct. 6. The Panthers pulled away in the first set after a competitive first 20 combined points to win 25-14. Davenport completely flipped the script in the second set, however, thoroughly dominating in a 25-7 victory. The third set was the m...
DAVENPORT-Varsity football players here received a shock last week when head football coach Justin Young told the team he was resigning his post as his 12th year at the helm wound down. Young informed the team and district of his decision Monday, Oct. 3 and his resignation was approved by the school board Monday, Oct. 10. Young said his sudden resignation was a family-first decision for him. "I decided I needed to step down because it's best for me and my family at the...
DAVENPORT-At long last, locals don't have to guess whether someone will be in the newspaper office when they try to stop by. Janelle Hein has been hired as an office specialist for The Record-Times and will be here four days a week helping to serve clients and the community. Hein will maintain office hours Monday-Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. She will assist with subscriptions, answering phones, welcoming customers and contribute to local advertising sales. "I've always enjoy...
DAVENPORT-An up-and-down 2.5 years battling in business has resulted in some good news for Hardy Hardware. The local hardware, build supply, garden and feed store is buying into the Ace Hardware franchise and hopes to have its new-look, fully stocked business ready in the next six months. It's a move owner Kari Hardy said provides the store with the best product availability amongst potential partnerships they researched. "Hopefully we won't be 'Hardly Hardware' anymore,"...
Government meetings in Davenport, Odessa, Reardan, Harrington and Sprague for the week of Oct. 14-20. If you’d like your organization included in this tab, email drew@cheneyfreepress.com. Monday, Oct. 17 Lincoln County commissioners meeting at 8 a.m. in the County Courthouse Odessa Public Development Authority meeting at 7 p.m. in Christ Lutheran Church Wednesday, Oct. 19 Davenport planning commission meeting at 7 p.m. in City Hall Thursday, Oct. 20 Lincoln Hospital board of commissioners meeting at 3:30 p.m. in the County C...
DAVENPORT—Election Day is coming up Tuesday, Nov. 8 and Lincoln County voters will have two choices for the office of Sheriff: Brian Telford and Gabe Gants. The candidates submitted the following information and answered two identical questions to help voters get to know them better. Candidates for commissioner and treasurer will receive similar coverage in the weeks leading up to the general election, as will information about the capital levy running in the Reardan-Edwall School District. BRIAN TELFORD Age: 56 Hometown: D...
Davenport birthdays Oct. 14: Cody Jenkins, Madison Abbott, Monica Easley-Cate, Susie Warwick, Donna Reinbold Oct. 15: Curt Wood, Tom Sorensen Oct. 16: James Bowen Oct. 17: Camryn Hayes Oct. 18: Bryan Miller, Pat Rosman Oct. 19: LaDonna Savelesky, Canyon Withey, Glen Reinbold Oct. 20: Bayne Telecky, Charley Hein, Joshua Easley-Cate, Eric Orvis, Ketih Bailey Davenport anniversaries Oct. 15: Steve and Joan McLachlan Oct. 18: Monte and Cynthia Tucker, Jeff and Becky Evers Reardan birthdays Oct. 15: Garrett Supinger, Olivia Wicks...
DAVENPORT–The past three years have impacted classes, sports and many school activities. The start of a new school year brings back a sense of normalcy. Mask mandates are in the past and classes resume, but have the past three years hurt enrollment numbers? Or increased them? In Lincoln County, it varies by area. Davenport has seen a slight increase in the last three years. In 2020, they had 549 enrolled; in 2021, 587 and the first-day numbers for 2022 are 609. Superintendent Chad Prewitt gives credit to families doing t...
REARDAN-Lincoln County cross country runners didn't have to travel far for the final regular season meet this season, heading here for a race across town. The league meet included 1B and 2B schools from Lincoln, Spokane, Stevens and Ferry Counties and ran under the warm fall sun Tuesday, Oct. 4. The Davenport high school boys finished second behind Chewelah, while the Reardan middle school boys were third behind Northwest Christian and Chewelah. Here are all the local results...
Varsity games, meets and matches the week of Oct. 14-20 for Davenport, Odessa, Reardan and Lind-Ritzville/Sprague/Harrington. All games are subject to postponement or cancellation. Friday, Sept. 14 Davenport football vs. Colfax (Senior Night) @ 7 p.m. Odessa football vs. Republic @ 7 p.m. Reardan vs. LRS football at Reardan @ 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15 LRS volleyball at Liberty Tournament in Spangle @ 9 a.m. Davenport and Reardan cross country league championship meet at Harrington Golf Course @ 11 a.m. Reardan soccer at...
REARDAN - The Davenport Gorillas volleyball team handed the Screaming Eagles their second five set loss in three days. Davenport's squad consisting mostly of eighth and ninth graders won the Oct. 11 match 19-25, 25-18, 26-24, 19-25, 15-9. Davenport took a 10-2 lead in the first set before Reardan gained momentum behind Emma Flaa's two aces, and Liberty Anderson's kill, which tied the game at 11. Reardan maintained a comfortable lead after that. In the second and third sets,...
INCIDENT LOG Editor’s note: Most items in this section reflect the starting point for response by local police and emergency agencies. The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office does not release names of individuals who report possible criminal or suspicious activities to dispatchers or alleged victims for this column. Oct. 3 Traffic stops: 3 A pony at large was reported on Highway 28 just west of Bluestem Road. A Davenport man said a vehicle that was in a crash on Sept. 23 was still in his field on Ziemer Road. An officer said a y...
MARY LOUISE SOBEK Oct. 6, 1937 – Feb. 2, 2022 Mary was born to Floyd and Ruby Cottles in Rogersville, Ala. on Oct. 6, 1937. She passed away on Feb. 2, 2022 in Federal Way, Wash. She attended school in Lexington, Ala., graduating in 1956. She continued her education at EWU graduating with a Masters in Social Work. After graduation she worked for Hospice of Spokane for many years. Mary enjoyed collecting antiques and cooking for her family. She was preceded in death by her paren...
Government meetings from Oct. 7-13 in Davenport, Odessa, Reardan, Harrington and Sprague. If you’d like your organization included in this tab, email dteditor@centurytel.net. Monday, Oct. 10 Odessa town council meeting at 7 p.m. in the Library Wednesday, Oct. 12 Reardan-Edwall school district workshop session at 6 p.m. in the Commons Davenport city council meeting at 7 p.m. in City Hall Harrington city council meeting at 7 p.m. in City Hall Sprague-Lamont school board meeting at 7 p.m. in Lamont...
SPOKANE-It was a busy week for Davenport and Reardan cross country squads, with teams heading to the annual Battle for the 509 meet Saturday, Oct. 1 before moving to a league meet in Reardan Tuesday, Oct. 4. Traditionally held at the now-closed Fairways Golf Course outside Cheney, the Battle for the 509 was moved to the Spokane Polo Grounds just east of Airway Heights down Highway 2. Both teams are off until league championships in Harrington Saturday, Oct. 15. Therefore, to...
DAVENPORT-The hometown Gorillas have responded to a pair of early league losses with three straight emphatic wins. The most recent of those came Tuesday against the rival Reardan Screaming Eagles, whom Davenport shot past 5-2 behind the efforts of several freshmen Oct. 4 in the first of two scheduled games in the rivalry series this season. Davenport took a 1-0 lead four minutes into the match when freshman Sawyer Raugust followed a deflection into the net off a strong...
Davenport birthdays Oct. 7: Robert Hosking, Kristof Panke, Ralph Nachtigal, Shelvin Phillips Oct. 8: Taylor Bennett, Brodie Bailey, Lea Dodson, Wade O’Connor, MaKayla Honey Oct. 9: Sharon Katz, Cheyenne Bennett, Mabel Winzer Oct. 10: Jeanne Badgley Oct. 11: Rob Hopp, Marcus Mann Oct. 12: Tim Coley, Nancy Reinbold, Brent King, Matt Ballance Oct. 13: Jeffrey Ropp, Maria Bellotti, Cash Colbert Davenport anniversaries Oct. 8: Curt and Joanna Wood, Lance and Jessica Strite Oct. 12: Alton and Lynn Leisle Reardan birthdays Oct. 8...
Varsity games, meets and matches the week of Oct. 7-13 for Davenport, Odessa, Reardan and Lind-Ritzville/Sprague/Harrington. All games are subject to postponement or cancellation. Friday, Oct. 7 Reardan football at Asotin @ 7 p.m. Odessa football at Cusick @ 7 p.m. LRS football vs. Chewelah (Homecoming/Senior Night) @ 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8 Odessa volleyball vs. St. John/Endicott-LaCrosse @ noon Reardan volleyball at Medical Lake @ 12:30 p.m. Davenport soccer at Mead @ 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11 Davenport soccer at St....
Dec. 12, 1961 - Sept. 1, 2022 Jill was born to Samuel & Dorothy Zeiler on Dec.12, 1961 in Spokane, Wash. She joined an older brother, Greg at the family farm in Odessa. Jill was baptized and confirmed in the Christian faith at Christ Lutheran Church. She attended school in Odessa all 12 years, graduating in 1980 with High Honors. Jill went on to become a working beautician, and then later on to owning a beauty shop in Davenport, Wash. Years later, she went back to school to...
Apr. 7, 1962 – Aug. 7, 2022 Mick passed away unexpectedly on August 7, 2022. Mick was born April 7, 1962 in Spokane, Wash. to David and Donna Tareski. He grew up in Cheney where he worked on the family farm but more notably in his dad's repair shop and wrecking yard (Dave's Auto) where he learned his many amazing skills of working on cars, trucks and equipment. Even though there was always work to do, he and his brothers and sisters enjoyed each other and could always find t...
Oct. 1, 1928 – Sept. 22, 2022 Donna Jean Capry, 93, passed away Sept. 22, 2022 at Lincoln Hospital Transitional Care in Davenport, Wash. She was about 10 days from turning 94. Donna was born to Elwood and Minnie Turner on Oct. 1, 1928. She grew up on the family farm south of Harrington and attended all 12 years of school, graduating from Harrington High School in 1946 as the valedictorian of her class. In the spring of 1946 a new concrete grain elevator was being built in H...
