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COLFAX – Reardan was in control of its own destiny after defeating Davenport on Nov. 2. Reardan needed two wins to secure the No. 3 seed in the district to advance to the state tournament in Yakima. But the Screaming Eagles were unable to do so Thursday night, Nov. 3, in the Colfax High School gymnasium, losing in three sets to the Upper Columbia Academy Lions of Spangle in a loser-out game. Reardan was initially able to keep pace with the Lions, trailing, 9-6, in the early s...
DAVENPORT-The road to finding a solution for county medical insurance isn't over yet, but an important step was taken Monday. The Lincoln County commissioners agreed to a memorandum of understanding with Teamsters Local 690, which represents the Sheriff's Office's commissioned and non-commissioned deputies Monday, Oct. 31. Those under the Teamsters umbrella will switch to the Teamsters medical plan at the start of 2023. Deputies unanimously voted in favor of such a transition...
PUBLIC NOTICE ORDINANCE 1184 AN ORDINANCE BY THE DAVENPORT CITY COUNCIL TO ESTABLISH THE REGULAR TAX LEVY FOR 2023 FOR THE CITY OF DAVENPORT, WASHINGTON. SUMMARY FOR PUBLICATION An Ordinance by the Davenport City Council establishing the regular levy for 2023. Copies of the full text of the ordinance may be obtained from the undersigned at the Davenport City Hall, 411 Morgan Street, Davenport, WA 99122. Published this 3rd day of November 2022. David M. Leath Clerk/Treasurer City of Davenport November 3, 20...
DAVENPORT—A local man was arrested last week on several charges in connection with an incident involving several local high schoolers being accused by this man of throwing eggs at his car. Jonathan Lee Villaro, 37, was charged with displaying a weapon with the threat to intimidate, harassment and first-degree robbery and booked into Lincoln County Jail Thursday, Oct. 27. The alleged incident occurred on the 900 block of Merriam Street the night of Wednesday, Oct. 19, where a concerned mother told deputies that a man had p...
DAVENPORT—The midterm election is nigh. Lincoln County voters will likely know by Tuesday night who their next Sheriff, Treasurer and County Commissioner will be, while voters statewide will see results in key Senate and Congressional races. The polls close at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8. In Washington, a vote-by-mail state, ballots must be postmarked by this time. Those who prefer to drop their ballots in a dropbox can do so in one of three places in Lincoln County: outside the Lincoln County Courthouse on Fourth and Sinclair S...
DAVENPORT—After some prior discussion about an exact figure, city council approved a 4% cost of living increase for its employees at the regular meeting Oct. 26, city administrator Steve Goemmel said. The finance committee had previously discussed figures as low as 2% and as high as 10%, though the consensus was to prefer a number on the lower end of that spectrum. Council decided against selling a piece of city property to Jim Buchanan for the purpose of building a shed, but did approve a vacation of the south 20 feet of S...
Government meetings in Davenport, Odessa, Reardan, Harrington and Sprague the week of Nov. 4-10. If you’d like your organization included in this tab, email davenporttimes@centurytel.net. Monday, Nov. 7 Lincoln County Commissioners meeting at 8 a.m. in the County Courthouse Wednesday, Nov. 9 Reardan-Edwall school board workshop 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 8 p.m. in S...
HARRINGTON- Steven Marsh gave an update on bids that various companies placed to fix the water leak at the city council meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 26. He said there were six bidders; the lowest was JR Massie out of Davenport. "My estimate was at $528,000 and JR Massie gave the lowest bid at $428,000," Marsh said. Marsh recommended the council award the contract to JR Massie. Council member Stephen Hardy moved to accept the bid from Massie with a unanimous vote by the council to award the contract. Library Board president...
DAVENPORT—What do you get when you pack hundreds of turkeys, oodles of bags of potatoes, dozens of (L)ions and most locals into one room? No, this isn’t a biology experiment gone horribly wrong. It’s the return of Turkey Bingo, which is this Saturday, Nov. 5 at the local middle school from 2 p.m.-10 p.m. The event, which is being held for the first time since 2019, is hosted by the Lions Club and features the opportunity to win a good chunk of one’s Thanksgiving dinner. “This year we’ve got 248 turkeys, 150 hams, 130 pies an...
Davenport birthdays Nov. 4: Rita Guhlke, Scott Hopkins, Bryce Gustaveson, Jacob Stephens, Roger Lyle ♱ Nov. 5: Nicole Coppersmith, Caleb Dennis, Connor Boyer, Bob Gamache ♱ Nov. 6: Maria Bircher, Brianna Cooper, Carlie Sorensen, Colton Jacobsen, Adolfo Plasencia Nov. 8: Travis Welborn, Preston Hanna, Diane Martin, Beth Orvis Nov. 9: Chris Cannon, Tim Hein, Wanda Hopkins, John Brown, Greg Miller Nov. 10: Larry Doty, Tania Strite, Todd Strate, Victoria Gunning, Sheryl Withey, Tom Sawyer ♱ Davenport anniversaries Nov. 5: Matt...
REARDAN–Top-notch defense was on display Oct. 20, as the soccer teams from Reardan and Davenport played to a scoreless tie until Gorillas' freshman Glenna Soliday drilled a ball into the Screaming Eagles' net with less than one minute to play in the game. Davenport's offense spent much of the night at Reardan's end of the field. Its relentless attack kept Reardan goalkeeper Jaylee Abrahamson on her toes as she stopped shot after shot until Soliday's late game heroics. "I s...
DAVENPORT-Yes, the rumors are true and the signs outside don't lie: Edna's Drive-In is in the process of selling its property to Les Schwab, the business next door. The sale has been agreed to, but final documents haven't been signed yet, co-owner Mike Fries said. Les Schwab hasn't announced its plans for what it will do with the extra space (general manager Mike Marler said corporate hasn't even told him yet), but those plans likely don't involve burgers and milkshakes to...
DAVENPORT--Applications for the Christmas Care Project are currently available for families who need assistance with gifts and a holiday meal for Christmas. The applications can be picked up at the Davenport Post Office, NEW Alliance Counseling and Davenport Elementary school office. There is also the option to fill out and submit the application online at www.davenportwa.us. This year’s deadline for applications is Tuesday, Nov.15. Any family living in the Davenport School District is welcome to apply. In past years, the D...
DAVENPORT—The school board approved posting for three new jobs needed in the district and heard several department presentations at its regular meeting Monday, Oct. 24. The district will look to hire a director of plant operations, which includes overseeing facilities, maintenance and kitchen and an assistant director of plant operations. “We really need two capable people in these roles,” board chair Deanna Fitzpatrick said. Facilities director Joe Coppersmith submitted his resignation effective Nov. 18. The board also...
DAVENPORT- Election Day is coming up Tuesday, Nov 8 and Lincoln County voters will have two choices for treasurer: Emily Lybbert Hansen and Brad Sweet. The following candidates submitted the following information and answered two identical questions to help voters get to know them better. Emily Lybbert Hansen Bio: Position Sought: Treasurer Age: 53 Family: Married with 3 adult children + 5 grandchildren Hometown: Warden Current city of residence: Davenport Relevant Experience: Lincoln County Deputy Treasurer, Government...
DAVENPORT—Much local interest in this year’s general election revolves around contested county races for Sheriff, Treasurer and Commissioner and a capital levy running in Reardan. However, races and measures with statewide and national impacts are also going before the voters in ballots that were mailed last week. Ballots must be postmarked by 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8. Voters will choose between incumbent Democrat Patty Murray of Seattle and Republican challenger Tiffany Smiley of Pasco in a seat for U.S. Senate that Mur...
Davenport birthdays Oct. 28: Sandy Janke, Aliyah Leap Oct. 29: Jason Wandling, Gary Cursi, Lindsey McCluskey Oct. 30: Brooks Bennett, Chris Tareski, Kamryn Dehn, Terry Reed, Rowan Janke, Shane Hopkins Oct. 31: Arnie Ulstad Nov. 1: Rita Sawyer, Erin Fletcher Nov. 2: Stacey Friedland, Peri Kersten Nov. 3: Grant Wagner, Julie Van Roy, Dalton Wilkie, Bonnie Warwick, Robert Tarbert ♱ Davenport anniversaries Oct. 28: Mel and Sandy Janke Oct. 30: Rick and Debbie Roemer Oct. 31: Chris and Cara Phillips, Tom and Sheryl Withey, A...
DAVENPORT-On the first cold game night this season, the Gorillas looked more chilled than its opponent. The Northwest Christian Crusaders came to town and knocked off Davenport 20-14 to spoil hopes of a Homecoming triumph and end the Gorillas' chances of competing for a state playoff berth. The loss dropped Davenport to 3-3 in league and 4-3 overall with one regular season game remaining. Northwest Christian picked up just its second win of the season, improving to 2-5...
Varsity games, meets and matches the week of Oct. 28-Nov. 3 for Davenport, Odessa, Reardan and Lind-Ritzville/Sprague/Harrington. All games are subject to postponement or cancellation. Friday, Oct. 28 Reardan football at Kettle Falls @ 6 p.m. Davenport football at Chewelah @ 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29 Davenport and Reardan cross country at Regionals in Chewelah @ 11 a.m. Odessa volleyball vs. Wellpinit (Senior Night) @ noon Odessa football vs. Inchelium @ 1 p.m. LRS football at Asotin @ 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1 Davenport and...
DAVENPORT-After a hot stretch near the end of the regular season, the Gorillas didn't conclude their final two matches like they wanted to, dropping matches to Chewelah and Liberty. Davenport still accomplished something it didn't last year...being one of eight schools to qualify for the District 7 tournament next week. The Gorillas went to last Thursday's match against the Cougars in a three-way tie with Reardan and Northwest Christian for fifth place in the league....
SPOKANE–The Screaming Eagles faced Kettle Falls in NE2B soccer action on Senior Night, Oct. 24. Behind Noelle Raczykowski's dominating performance, the Screaming Eagles defeated the Bulldogs 4-1. The win qualified them to play in a tiebreaker game on Oct. 25 at Saint George's School. The winner of that game would proceed to the district playoffs. The opponent? Kettle Falls. In their first matchup, the teams played much of the game in the middle of the field. Reardan's d...
INCIDENT LOG Editor’s note: Most items in this section reflect the starting point for response by local police and emergency agencies. Oct. 17 Traffic stops: 10 • A Harrington woman reported a poorly driven white truck on Rocklyn and Coffeepot Roads heading toward the city. • A Davenport man reported a man on his lot yelling “at the top of his lungs” on Ruffed Grouse Lane near Hawk Creek. • A caller said his daughter punched her sister in the face because she wouldn’t let her go through her stuff. • A juvenile proble...
Jan. 16, 1952 – Oct. 15, 2022 Oct. 15, 2022. Opening Day of Hunting Season, at sunrise, Kenneth Dale Carpenter, known by all as Ken, went on his final hunt. It was a fitting day for a lifelong avid hunter, though given the choice he would have chosen after the season. Ken was born Jan. 16, 1952, to Dale and Charlotte (Staffanson) Carpenter. They lived on a small dairy farm 2 miles west of Tampico, Wash., for the first six years of his life where his love of hunting began. The...
Apr. 30, 1935 –Oct. 16, 2022 Darleen Joyce Kagele, 87, passed away Sun., Oct. 16, 2022, in Odessa, Wash. Darleen was born on Apr. 30, 1935, to Robert and Esther (Hemmerling) Schlimmer in Odessa, Wash. She was the oldest of four children: sisters, Terri Carlson and Colleen Titcomb, and brother, Robert Schlimmer. Darleen graduated from Odessa High School in 1953. Upon the conclusion of high school, she attended Lee College, a Christian University in Tennessee, to pursue m...
Jul. 30, 1936 – Oct. 11, 2022 Philip A. Denison, 86, a lifetime resident of the Spokane Indian Reservation passed away Oct. 11, 2022. He was born on Jul. 30, 1936 on the family homestead on the Spokane Indian reservation to Jess and Clara Denison. Philip grew up on the reservation and attended school. After high school Philip joined the US Army and served his country honorably. After returning home Philip worked at various jobs including working for the Lincoln County S...
