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1 years ago Dec. 31, 1920 The Odessa Hardware & Implement Co. had a narrow escape from a disastrous fire when a blaze broke out in its place of business and was quickly put out by a hurry-up run of the local fire department. The fire originated in the stairway to the basement, evidently a short time after closing at six o’clock and was discovered a little after seven by Henry Strate who turned in the alarm. Ernest J. Wachter and Dorothy Neff were united in marriage at the home of the bride’s parents in Yakima. Those on inti...
The Sept. 21, 2017, Davenport Times had a headline that read: “Harrington’s 2017 Honored Citizen — Scott McGowan: If you need help, this is who you call.” In this story, the Harrington Lions Club honored McGowan with the following depictions: “He typically knows the best way to fix anything; he will help out anyone. He is Harrington’s fix-it man.” Randy Behrens praised McGowan for his assistance saying, “He provided knowledge and manpower in addition to the tools and parts. Without his assistance, our golf course would no...
Delbert Cook, 94, passed away Dec. 21, 2020 in Odessa, Wash. Delbert was born March 30, 1926, to Alex and Mary Cook on a farm near Irby, WA. He went to school in Odessa, WA. After graduating from Odessa High School, he worked on the family farm before joining the Coast Guard and shortly thereafter joining the US Navy in 1945. He was discharged from the service in 1947. Returning to Odessa after the war, he met the love of his life Delores Schorzman. They were the second...
1 years ago Dec. 24, 1920 The Town of Odessa received one of the finest Christmas presents ever given a municipality of its size in the dedication of the new Community Hall [Editor’s note: Known today as the Old Town Hall] with a Christmas tree, and the interest shown exceeded expectations. Seating capacity of the new auditorium is 500, but the actual count by W.H. Luher, a local merchant, as the people left the hall showed that there were over 1100 people at the community tree. Not anticipating such a crowd, the C...
DAVENPORT – A computer hack that crippled the computer systems of Lincoln County government last month is nearly resolved, with most systems back up and running. Lincoln County Commissioner Scott Hutsell said the county computers are now functioning at 80 to 90 percent capacity, although the source of the issue is still unknown. “We do know that two of the internet provider addresses associated with the compromise were from Poland and the Netherlands, but those addresses just bounced to another location,” Hutsell noted...
DAVENPORT – As coronavirus restrictions continue to limit social interactions for people throughout Washington State, a group of individuals in Davenport wants to make sure that seniors are not forgotten. A new organization, Lincoln County Senior Meals, is organizing efforts to ensure that seniors throughout Lincoln County not only have hot meals, but also a chance for social connection despite virus concerns. Carl Clark, the president of the Davenport Senior Center and project lead, wants to expand the current senior meal p...
DAVENPORT – The Lincoln County Health Department is still waiting to hear from the state department of health regarding when the new coronavirus vaccine may be sent to the area. According to Lincoln County Health Public Health Administrator Ed Dzedzy, guidelines have been adopted for who will receive the vaccine first when it arrives. “We will issue the vaccine to high-risk health workers, high-risk first responders and residents in assisted living facilities first,” he said. The second group of recipients will be those with...
DAVENPORT – The perpetrator of a house burglary in Lamona in Sept. recently took a plea deal in Lincoln County Superior Court for stealing several items, including watches and a gold tooth crown. Angela Lou Dunson, 38, submitted an Alford plea on Dec.8 for breaking into a home owned by Karen Carlson. Dunson was with several others people when Carlson found them at her parent’s home. Dunson claimed they were looking for an estate sale in the area. Dunson later discovered several items missing from the home, including a Col...
DAVENPORT – A doctor’s clinic in Davenport may be converted to senior living apartments this summer with 12 units being offered at the site. A project being developed at Luxury Living LLC aims to convert the medical clinic located at 100 3rd Street into independent senior living apartments when the clinic moves to it’s new location near Lincoln Hospital. The completion of the new clinic at Lincoln Hospital is tentatively slated for August 2021. Apartment developers Mike Stormo and Gary Rosman will be asking the Daven...
Compiled by Georgia Smith of The Times 70 YEARS AGO December 21, 1950 SANTA CLAUS TO COME HERE THIS EVENING RIDING ON A ‘WEASEL’ Santa comes to Davenport Friday, riding in a WWII REA Weasel track vehicle. First stop will be the Christmas tree adjacent the city hall at 6:30 p.m., when candy treats will be presented the youngsters. A sleigh will follow, if there is snow, taking the children to the lot adjacent Huck’s transfer where hot cocoa will be served at 7 p.m. The party is sponsored by the Davenport Active club under...
John Newton Laughbon – age 83, passed away on December 15, 2020 in Spokane, WA. John was born in Spokane on July 30, 1937 to Dewey and Elsie Laughbon. There will be no services at this time due to Covid-19 restrictions. His wife Anna is home recovering from Covid-19. Strate Funeral Home, Davenport, WA is caring for the Laughbon family....
NOTE TO READERS: Due to computer problems at Lincoln County, the reporting of some records was delayed until the current edition when the records were made available to The Times. 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. DECEMBER 2 Number of traffic sto...
DAVENPORT – Christmas can be a difficult time for children who have been separated from their families, but a ranch with a special connection to Davenport is ensuring many children have a home for the holidays. Morning Star Boys' Ranch, a non-profit foster home located near the Southhill of Spokane, provides a unique foster home environment for boys 6 to 13 ½ years old. The ranch is located on property donated by Davenport resident Mrs. Anna Heckett in 1956. The d...
DAVENPORT – A package of changes to the Washington State Brand Department’s fee structure last year have not helped to solve the department’s cash flow issues, despite cost increases to producers. In a report to the legislature this fall, brand department officials noted that projections made during the 2019 legislative session have not been realized and fee increases have not helped to level the department’s budget. The brand department, which started the fiscal year 2020 with an account balance of $77, anticipates being b...
On Dec. 18, 1917, Congress proposed the 18th Amendment, which would later make it illegal to make, buy, sell or drink alcohol. Two years later, after ratification Jan. 16, 1919, prohibition became the law of the land. For nearly 14 years, Americans who wanted to have an adult beverage were forced underground. They danced, dined, drank and gambled in what became known as a “speakeasy.” Law enforcement and other public employees often knew about their clandestine watering hol...
In my family, tradition is king when it comes to Christmas. Whether it's eating donuts and drinking hot chocolate (or "special" hot chocolate, when you turn 21) while decorating the tree or watching Tom Hanks play 748 roles in "The Polar Express" at 6 a.m. on Christmas Day (that tradition died when everyone became a teenager), part of the allure of the holidays is its reliable traditions. But sometimes, finding new traditions or trying new things is good practice for the holid...
Names come in all shapes and sizes. Some people are named after ancestors who came before them, a special friend, or sometimes after a random item like a tree. They can be spelled in a traditional way or have various letters added to make a unique creation that follows that person throughout their life. In all circumstances, names have history that can tell a story unique to that person, place, or thing. The communities of Lincoln County are no exception to this rule and all...
7 YEARS AGO DECEMBER 14TH, 1950 LETTER TO SANTA FROM DAVENPORT CHILDREN No Christmas is complete until all the kids have written their letter to Santa for their Christmas wish list Dear Santa Claus: I would like a doctor set and a little doll that can coo. Your friend, Kay Salter Dear Santa: I am just putting a few thing that I want. Medel airplanes, diesel electric train and a b-b gun, poo; table, wood burning set, ice and plastic Ikes (?) This is all, Richard Tye Dear Santa: Please bring me a pair of cowboy boots. Your...
The staff of the Davenport Times wants to wish you a Merry Christmas and a wonderful holiday season. In the spirit of giving, we wanted to share our favorite Christmas cookie recipes with you: From Georgia Smith, Front Office and Advertising Representative: A few years ago my family wanted me to find a new Christmas cookie to try. I decided to try the “Italian Ricotta Christmas cookie.”. I was unsure of Ricotta Cheese in a cookie, but decided to give it a try. They are wonderful light, sweet and fluffy. One of our fam...
Jeffrey Dean Knutson (54) moved onto his next adventure in Heaven on December 5, 2020, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born to Timothy and Marla Knutson on March 28, 1966, in Kenmare, ND. In his younger years in Spokane, WA, Jeff played hard with his three brothers and loved spending summers on the family farm in ND. He attended Northwest Christian School and made lifelong friends there. Jeff joined the United States Marine Corps in 1986 and served his country...
NOTE TO READERS: Due to ongoing computer system issues at Lincoln County, The Times only has limited access to public records at this time. Our coverage will resume as normal when computer access has been restored. 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. NO...
DAVENPORT – Grace Hanning and Julia Klein have been selected to represent Washington wheat farmers as ambassadors for the upcoming year. The two high school seniors were selected after a written application process that included submitting a short introductory video. The ambassadors will represent Washington wheat farmers at various civic and community events and will also participate in an advocacy trip to Olympia with Washington Association of Wheat Growers' (WAWG) leaders....
DAVENPORT – A ruling in the Lincoln County Superior Court in a case involving the Family Resource Center of Lincoln County received a partial decision last month, but key issues in the case have yet to be decided. In 2018, former employee Staci Landt filed a suit against the center, alleging the board of directors of wrongfully firing Landt and the center’s executive director, Lynne Kuchenbuch. Landt alledges that the center board moved to fire Kuchenbuch after she disclosed that she had cancer in Oct. 2017. Landt had com...
Compiled by Georgia Smith of The Times 70 years ago December 7th, 1950 Many Hear Wilbur Artist Several Davenport people attended the concert of pianist Sidney Foster, held as part of the Wilbur artists series Monday in the Wilbur auditorium. Among those attending were Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Underwood, Mr., and Mrs. Fred Campbell, Dr., and Mrs. E. C. Schultz, Mrs. Ross Trout, Mrs. Rex Carpenter, Geraldine Sutton, Ruby Scott, Ama Nelson, Mrs. Laura Nelsen, Mr., and Mrs. Glenn Langley, Duane, Kenneth and Margaret Langley, and...
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. NOTE: Several listings are missing locations because the Lincoln County Sheriff’s office did not include them in its report to the media. NOVEMBER 15 Number of traffic stops:15 Sudden death report. Harassment compl...
