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MAURER, Margaret Amelia – age 101 passed away on March 11, 2020 in Spokane, WA. Margaret was born on February 11, 1919 at Malden, WA to Benjamin & Anna Ulrich. Margaret is survived by her children, Dee & Jim Kern of Spangle, WA, Gary & Lynn Maurer of Davenport, WA, Dale & Cindy Maurer of Spokane, WA. & She is also survived by 13 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren a great, great grandson, Sisters Amy Thomas, Eileene Anderson, Wanda Anderson and numerous nieces & nephews. M...
Davenport – The city council discussed Resolution 2020-09, authorization to purchase or replace a public works vehicle, at its meeting Wednesday, March 11. The Davenport Public Works Department is responsible for the maintenance on older vehicles in the city’s fleet that have special maintenance needs. The city has determined that a replacement vehicle purchase is the best way to reduce special maintenance needs and associated costs. The city is seeking a pickup truck. The...
When long-time editor Mark Smith left The Times, I had a chance to write some stories in Davenport until a new editor was found. In the short time I was here, I met several teachers, city officials, business owners and community members and saw first-hand what kind of community Davenport is. I got to cover such stories as the Christmas lighting contest and the Davenport girls’ soccer team winning the state championship. Then, a new editor was found and I returned to Ritzville full time. As you have read by now, Chris P...
Donald Roland Haase was born to pioneer parents Daniel Jr. and Pauline (Stueckle) Haase on March 24, 1934 at Batum, Wash. He passed away February 29, 2020 in Odessa. His formal education was received in the Odessa school district, and he graduated from Odessa High School as a member of the class of 1953. He was a veteran of the Korean conflict and past commander of VFW Post #7395. Don owned the sanitation service in Odessa for many years. He sold the business and pursued...
Davenport – Bob Gumm is helping military veterans at the Rural Resources Community Action building. “I’m here to serve our veterans” Gumm said, “when a vet comes in, I handle every aspect.” Gumm is a Veterans Service Officer as part of a pilot grant program and serves veterans in Ferry, Stevens, Pend Oreille and Lincoln County. Gumm served in the 7th Infantry Division, U.S. Army and has ancestors that served going as far back as the Frenchand Indian War of 1754-1753....
Jerry Kern, son of Jim and Dee Kern, died unexpectedly on March 3, 2020 at the age of 48 at his home in Granbury, TX. Jerry was born in Spokane on May 31, 1971. He was affectionately known as "Bear" to those who knew and loved him. He graduated from Liberty High School in 1990 and Boise State University in 1996 with a degree in English writing. He also attended Eastern Washington University and graduated in 1998 with a degree in Graphic Communication. Jerry married Michelle...
Doris Delaine Ensor, a resident of Davenport, Washington, for over 70 years, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2020, at the age of 94, at Lincoln Hospital where she received excellent care and compassion from the staff during her last month of life. Doris was born on May 2, 1925, in Happy Valley, near Portland, Oregon, to Elmer and Hazel (Knauss) Zinser. The Zinsers were one of the oldest pioneer families settling in the valley in 1890. She grew up on the family farm where...
The Davenport School District released a statement earlier this week addressing issues that could arise in connection with coronavirus. “Although it is unlikely that we close, we are at the very least going to do our due diligence in the event circumstances change,” the statement said. Meanwhile, the district is conducting a technology survey and implementing a trial program for using Chromebooks in middle and high school “to help limit the spreading of germs...” The survey...
Davenport – Hardy Hardware plans to have its grand opening on Sunday, March 15. The new store will occupy the building vacated by Davenport Building Supply. The Hardy Hardware owners are Kari Hardy and her father Gerald Hardy. The Hardys began negotiations to purchase the business in February and the sale was finalized March 3. The Hardys have deep roots in the Davenport area and are fourth generation farmers. The Hardys wanted to open a business in the area and decided a hard...
Sheriff and Jail 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. Feb. 2 A caller from the Welch Creek Rd. area of Creston requested a deputy’s aid with an issue regarding privacy. A machine at a gravel pit south of Odessa was reported to have had the windows broken...
HOHS The Harrington Opera House Society held an Open House on March 2 with about 20 persons enjoying hors d’oeuvres and conversation during the 6 p.m. social hour. At the 7 p.m. business meeting, discouraged by the legal requirements and liability factor, the Society opted not to pursue the purchase of a defibrillator for the building. A suggestion was made that the Society invest instead in an extensive first-aid kit. There was also discussion of the possibility of providing public first-aid training. A total of $2,000 w...
HARRINGTON – The school district music program is hosting a fundraising performance at the Post and Office coffee shop at 2 S. Third St., Harrington, at 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 7. Five students plus the Hawk Creek Acoustic Guitar Duo, Lynn Caddel and Randy Beamer, will perform together under the direction of professional guitarist turned high school music teacher Robert Vierschilling. During a rehearsal in the high school music room on Tuesday, Fe. 25, the mellow sounds o...
Over the course of the last several months Davenport High School FBLA members, and Partnership with Business Project co-chairs Macie Hopkins, Kristof Panke, and Brayden Duff have built a partnership with Haden’s Aquafaba. This brand-new, up-and-coming company started in Wilbur is the only ready-to-use liquid aquafaba on the market made with organic chickpeas! Our chapter has partnered with Haden’s Aquafaba to launch its social media marketing campaign. Through the partnership, FBLA members had the opportunity to learn fir...
Fitzsimmons, John Paul – age 83 passed away on January 31, 2020 in Odessa, WA. John was born on March 5, 1936 to John V. & Lois Fitzsimmons in Pomeroy, WA. John graduated from Pomeroy High School before attending and graduating from Washington State University in 1959 with a BS degree. The degree included a minor in Horticulture, minor in Animal Husbandry and a minor in Soils and business. While attending WSU John married his high school sweet heart Florence Burns on June 1...
DAVENPORT – Ploypailin Chetchotsak 16, has travelled a very long way to attend high school in Davenport. Ploypalin, known as "Ploy," is from Khorat, a major city in Nakhon Ratchasima Province in northeast Thailand. As a participant in the International Student Exchange program, Ploy will spend ten months in the United States and go to school at Davenport High before returning to Thailand. According to Brenda Hendrickson, ISE Regional Advisor and Student Services C...
Everywhere you look in our world you will find laws, or rules that shape the way we behave. Sometimes these rules are proactive in trying to prevent a problem that hasn’t happened yet, and sometimes they are a reaction to a problem we have already had. Either way, a law or rule really only keeps an honest person honest. For the purpose of this article, I thought it would be fun to explore some early Davenport laws to see what citizens of bygone times thought was important t...
Sheriff and Jail 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. Feb. 24 A wandering dog was found in Harrington. A medical clinic requested a welfare check for a person who had suffered a stroke. A caller from the Schwartz Rd. area of Davenport reported a man on...
The Harrington City Council met Feb. 12, with council member Justin Slack chairing the meeting. Present were council members Nathan Luck, Peter Davenport and Levi Schenk, Clerk Janice Cepeda, Maintenance Supervisor Scott McGowan, Treasurer Mike Cronrath, Casie Monge and visitors Denisa Holling, Dave Buddrius, Billie Herron, Carol, Lorraine Gilliland, Tim Tipton, Marge Womach, Jay Gossett, Jill Barth and Lincoln County Undersheriff Kelly Watkins. Cherie MacClellan’s resignation from the position of mayor pro tem and from t...
JANTZ Helen J. (Sinkey), (age 79) – Passed away after a short battle with cancer on January 8, 2020 at her home in Davenport, WA. Helen was born September 28, 1940 in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. She lived in Michigan and Hayden Lake during her early years. In the 7th grade, her family moved to Davenport, WA. Helen graduated from Davenport High School (1959) and married her high school sweetheart Donald Jantz in 1960. Don and Helen moved to the family farm north of Davenport. T...
DAVENPORT-At its meeting Thursday, Feb. 20, the Lincoln Hospital Board of Commissioners discussed plans for a new 6.18 million dollar medical office building. Eleven general contractors attended an earlier project information meeting with four contractors submitting bids. As a government project, the board is required to accept the lowest bid from a qualified contractor. According to Chief Financial Officer Timothy O'Connell, all bidding contracts expressed concern with the un...
DAVENPORT – The Lincoln County Commissioners placed a moratorium on new licenses for commercial marijuana growing businesses in the county during its meeting Wednesday, Feb. 18. The moratorium passed with unanimous consent and is effective for up to six months, with an option to extend. The commissioners passed the moratorium to allow time to consider changes to marijuana producing business regulations. Commission discussion indicated a desire to have the new regulations in place and lift the moratorium within 30 days. C...
DAVENPORT – A date has been set for a jury trial in a case of alleged mail theft. According to documents filed with the Lincoln County Clerk's Office, defendant Leora Guery, 37, Moses Lake, has a court date for a jury trial of April 8, 2020 at 9:30 a.m. in Lincoln County Superior Court. Victoria Iverson has been appointed attorney for Guery, wholly at the public's expense. An arrest warrant states that Guery is accused of mail theft and theft in the second degree-access device. Clerk's office documents also state a jury t...
On Thursday, January 30th Davenport High School FBLA members, and American Enterprise Project co-chairs Kylee Buchanan, Tate Foster-Nonnemacher, and Allison Jorden hosted a number of local business professionals who were interviewed by Davenport Middle School 6th graders along with high school FBLA members about their careers, exposing students to the variety of career and business opportunities located in our own Davenport community. Leading up to the interviews, DHS FBLA...
Sheriff and Jail 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. Feb. 14 A Moses Lake caller reported an assault in the Spring Canyon area. A two vehicle collision was reported on SR 231 A Davenport caller form the 100 block of Sinclair St. reported an una...
DAVENPORT—A date has been set for a jury trial in a case of alleged mail theft. According to documents filed with the Lincoln County Clerk’s Office, defendant Leora Guery, 37, Moses Lake, has a court date for a jury trial of April 8, 2020 at 9:30 a.m. in Lincoln County Superior Court. Victoria Iverson has been appointed attorney for Guery, wholly at the public’s expense. An arrest warrant states that Guery is accused of mail theft and theft in the second degree-access device. Clerk’s office documents also state a jury tr...
