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REARDAN – So far in 2022, the top NE2B girls soccer teams seem to be from the two schools in northern Spokane County. One of those schools features possibly one of the best B teams in the state, and they visited the Screaming Eagles Tuesday, Sept. 27. The St. George's Dragons flexed their power with a convincing 5-0 victory five days after visiting Davenport and winning 3-0. The Dragons were on the attack for the majority of the 90-minute match, and freshman phenom Carsyn G...
RITZVILLE – The scoring came early and the scoring came often for the Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Broncos when the Davenport Gorillas paid a visit. The scoring was nonexistent on the other side, resulting in a lopsided 40-0 win for LRS Friday, Sept. 23. Sophomore Brody Boness put LRS in the scoring column with a 49-yard touchdown run after Davenport was forced to punt on its opening drive. The signs of disaster became apparent for Davenport on the ensuing kickoff, when the ball t...
SPRAGUE – A Moses Lake man has been charged with first-degree premeditated murder after the dead body of 53-year-old Theresa Bergman was found 12 miles northwest of the city off Stolp Road around 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22. 54-year-old Charles R. Bergman of Moses Lake was charged Friday, Sept. 23 and arrested by the U.S. Marshal Service in New Stanton, Pennsylvania later that day. According to an affidavit filed in Lincoln County Superior Court last Friday that includes a...
DAVENPORT – The school district here decided to hire from within for its school safety officer position that has been discussed in recent months. Mike Jacoby was selected to the position after a recommendation to the school board by a 16-person panel responsible for interviewing candidates. Jacoby's hire was approved by the board Monday, Sept. 19. He began the position a day later. "Everyone was overwhelmingly in favor of the direction we were headed," superintendent Chad P...
DAVENPORT - The Lincoln County Care and Share thrift store and food bank is thriving at its new location at 203 Morgan Street across from Edna's Drive In. The operation moved into their new home in January, leaving the storage building that housed the store and bank at 13th and Sinclair Streets for years. President and full-time volunteer Cindy Warner said both retail traffic and food distribution are up substantially in the new location. Merchandise offered at rock-bottom prices includes clothing for all ages, home furnishin...
Dale C. Lathrop passed away peacefully on Sept. 23, 2022 in Davenport, Wash. Dale was born on Mar. 15, 1933 to Howard and Golda Lathrop. Dale Married Betty Bennett on Jul. 12, 1952 in Clarkston, Wash. Dale enjoyed fishing, camping and helping others. He was a member of the Lincoln County Amateur HAM radio emergency services, a part of the Davenport Sr. Center, committee member for the WA state council for the Aging, and was a HAM radio examiner. He helped install the HAM radio...
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 time to do fun and crazy...
Lydia Widmer passed away on Sept. 10, 2022 in Lincoln Hospital, Davenport, Wash. Her home was Govan, Wash. She was born Feb. 4, 1941 to O.J. and Betty Bagley in Wilbur. She grew up in the Govan area and attended school in Wilbur graduating in 1959. She married Orville Widmer on Jun. 14, 1959 and the two made their home in Wilbur and later moved to Govan. Lydia was very active in 4-H for many, many years. The Lincoln County Fair was a special event to Lydia and her family, as they donated many years of service to the fair....
REPUBLIC – Cross country season rode on for Lincoln County schools, with Davenport heading north to a meet at Republic Tuesday, Sept. 27 while Reardan was in St. John, both for 1B/2B league meets. Both schools will be at the Battle for the 509 at the Spokane Polo Grounds Saturday and at another league meet in Reardan Tuesday. Results from the meet in St. John weren’t posted by press time, but here are Davenport’s results from the meet in Republic. Only boys ran for the Gorillas Tuesday. High school boys 5,000 meters 3. Jaege...
A time to think, reconsider What a free and open society we have: There are a host of laws for gun control and anti-trusts (monopolies) that are somewhat bypassed, too many authorities and politicians, much of the public being overactive and hysterical, business and groups like the NCAA letting politics interfere, internationals trying to dominate the world media, internet, mobile phones, radio, TV and the movies. Peaceful protests are violent and destructive. Medical workers are too demanding and over-cautious. Democrats...
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. Sept. 19 Traffic stops: 5 Suspicious circumstances were reported near the county gravel pit. A Reardan man reported a garbage dump on Farwell Road at the Spokane County line. An abandoned vehicle was reported on Snide...
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. Sept. 12 Traffic stops: 5 A caller said every morning a youth was driving extremely fast for a short distance and stopping hard in the road before making a 90-degree turn. A Sprague woman said her landlord was put...
DAVENPORT—An owner of a pet will soon be liable for damages caused to other’s property by that pet in city limits, city council declared in a unanimous decision at council’s meeting Wednesday, Sept. 14. Council approved an ordinance amending the city municipal code by adding Chapter 8.06, which will say that the owner of any unruly pet that causes damages to fences or other personal property will be liable, according to a state RCW. Any owner of animals legal to own as pets under city code who allow damage to property shall b...
Government and community meetings and gatherings for the week of Sept. 23-29 in Davenport, Odessa, Reardan, Harrington and Sprague. If you’d like your organization included in this tab, email dteditor@centurytel.net. Monday, Sept. 26 Odessa town council meeting at 7 p.m. in the Library Tuesday, Sept. 27 Fire District No. 4 Commissioners meeting at 7 p.m. at the Reardan Fire Station Wednesday, Sept. 28 Parks and Recreation District No. 3 meeting at 9 a.m. in Memorial Hall Sprague city council meeting at 6 p.m. in the City L...
DAVENPORT-A business that serves most of Lincoln County through a couple mobile trailers will soon open a physical location here. Mobile Pet Spaw plans to open a brick-and-mortar spot called The Davenport Pet Spaw in the same building as Mauna Wellness Studio on First Street later this fall with goals of further serving customers with pet grooming needs. Owner Marcell Woolsey has operated Mobile Pet Spaw in Lincoln County for five years and is moving one of her groomers to...
Davenport birthdays Sept. 23: Aaron Jacobsen, Tamera Gunning, Patty Richardson, Meghan King, Navia Bowdish Sept. 24: Gina Zahajko, Jim Reinbold, Roberta Hein, Colin Guhlke Sept. 25: Nita Woodland-Hollis, Keni Deal, Norm Brock Sept. 26: Kylee Balance, Luke Jacobsen, Derik Oliver, Brandon King, Lane Sewall Sept. 27: Dallas Gustaveson, Rylee Stout, Susie Stout Sept. 28: Katie Vesneske, Ed Hendrickson, Helen Jantz ♱ Sept. 29: Aaron Carruth, Ethan Wynecoop, Matthew Parsons, Nick Marriott, Shane Stiles, Carissa Abbott, Cody M...
DAVENPORT—The young Gorillas battled in every set but couldn’t get over the hump in any of their three attempts at the Northwest Christian Crusaders in Davenport’s non-tournament season opener Tuesday, Sept. 20. NWC won the first set 25-22, scored two straight points in a tied second set to win 27-25 and again 25-22 in the third set for the sweep. Davenport, which hadn’t seen any match action in 17 days since the Gorilla Volleyball Tournament, fell to 0-1 while the more-ex...
DAVENPORT-The Upper Columbia Academy Lions are a new addition to the NE2B girl's soccer league that consists of six teams this fall. The Gorillas made sure the Lions got a harsh welcome to the league Tuesday, shutting out UCA 7-0 in Davenport's league home opener Sept. 20. Davenport has started the season 3-0 with previous wins over Medical Lake and Tonasket. Freshman Glenna Soliday got the scoring going early and often Tuesday, scoring three goals in the first 20 minutes....
Area scoreboard for games and matches Sept. 15-21 Football Sept. 16 Davenport 21, Asotin 0 Odessa 68, Mary Walker (Springdale) 0 Chewelah 26, Reardan 0 LRS 48, Tri-Cities Prep 7 Volleyball Sept. 16 Reardan 2, Onalaska 0 Reardan 2, Naselle 0 Reardan 1, Zillah 1 Reardan 2, Darrington 0 Cashmere 2, Reardan 1 Sept. 17 LRS 3, Asotin 0 Sept. 20 Northwest Christian 3, Davenport 0 Odessa 3, Waterville/Mansfield 2 Colfax 3, Reardan 1 LRS 3, Chewelah 0 Soccer Sept. 15 Connell 3, Reardan 1 Sept. 17 Davenport 3, Tonasket 2 Reardan 1,...
Varsity games, meets and matches for the week of Sept. 23-29 for Davenport, Odessa, Reardan and Lind-Ritzville/Sprague/Harrington. All games are subject to postponement or cancellation. Friday, Sept. 23 Davenport vs. LRS football at LRS @ 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24 Davenport and Reardan volleyball at Quincy Invitational @ 8 a.m. Reardan cross country at CAN-AM invite in Kettle Falls @ 10 a.m. Odessa volleyball vs. Valley Christian @ noon Davenport soccer at Brewster @ 1 p.m. Odessa volleyball vs. Chesterton Academy @ 4 p.m....
ASOTIN—So far this season, the Davenport football team has taken care of business in games it is supposed to win. That held true against the Asotin Panthers, whom the Gorillas shut out 21-0 Friday, Sept. 16. Senior fullback Sam Schneider got the scoring early for Davenport with a one-yard rush in the first quarter. Senior tight end Hunter Ensor, a transfer from Cheney, scored his first touchdown as a Gorilla on a 19-yard strike from junior quarterback Jaeger Jacobsen a minute in the second quarter. Senior running back Evan G...
Passed away peacefully on Sept. 10, 2022 at her home. Born June 29, 1940 in Odessa, Wash. to Clarence and Carolyn Hemmerling. She was baptized into the Christian Faith that same year. She was confirmed in the United Congregational Church and later was a member of the Christ Lutheran Church in Odessa. She graduated as salutatorian of the Odessa High School in 1958. She attended Washington State University where she was a member of SPURS. Sophomore Women’s Service Honorary a...
Evelyn “Evy” Boyk McNeal passed away on Sept. 9, after celebrating her 87th birthday on Sept. 5. Evelyn grew up in Rocklyn, Wash. (near Davenport) before marrying Edgar McNeal and graduating from Washington State University. Evy was the daughter of Ethel and Emerson Boyk and the older sister to Don and Paulette (Meldahl). Ed and Evy spent time in Philadelphia before returning to the state of Washington to raise their three daughters, Kim (Meline), Kerry (Morrison) and Kel...
Edwin Jasman, 88, of Marlin, Wash., made his way to heaven on Fri., Sept. 16, 2022, where he was reunited with his beloved daughter, Jan, who passed away 34 years ago on the same date. Edwin was born at home, near Ritzville, Wash., on Jun.14, 1934, to Julius and Emma Jasman. He went to school in Marlin until the eighth grade, at which time his parents moved to Odessa. In Oct. 1951, Ed joined the United States Navy and trained as a machinist mate (MM2), serving aboard the aircr...
Kay Frances Adams, 84, a longtime resident of Davenport, Wash, passed away on July 28, 2022. Kay was born in Seattle in 1938, the daughter of Mary Lee and Archie Edwin Selde. In the summer of 1947, the family of five moved to Davenport, where Kay entered the fourth grade. As a teenager, Kay worked summers for the Davenport Parks Department, managing the city swimming pool. There she also worked as a lifeguard and taught swimming and tennis lessons. An active individual in...
