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RITZVILLE — Area seamstresses have been sewing fast and furiously to get cloth masks donated to area hospitals, medical facilities, senior centers and other organizations. Their work has also been provided to the Adams County Sheriff's Office, gas stations, U.S. Postal Service and grocery stores for use during the coronavirus pandemic. Dorcey Hunt, an East Adams Rural Healthcare physical therapist, said she saw a Facebook post by Odessa's Kelsey Scrupps asking for help c...
DAVENPORT-There's a new sheriff in town. Well, a new deputy anyway. New Lincoln County Sheriff's Deputy Carsen Weber graduated from the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Center on Feb. 20 (a photo of Weber being congratulated by Lincoln County Sheriff Wade Magers ran in the February 27 edition of The Odessa Record). Weber also recently graduated from Central Washington University in Ellensburg with a B.A. in criminal justice. He is currently training on the job in...
DAVENPORT -- While Lincoln Hospital and Clinics have not had any confirmed COVID-19 cases in their facilities, they have been working tirelessly over the past few weeks to protect patients and employees from the virus and prevent a community outbreak of the disease. In the event that an outbreak should occur here, Lincoln Hospital would be the frontlines of medical care for our communities. "Like many hospitals and healthcare providers are doing right now, we had to consider h...
REINBOLD, David A. (Age 68) – Passed away March 18, 2020 at his home in Davenport, WA. He was born on June 30, 1951 in Spokane, WA to Willard and Margaret (Conrad) Reinbold. David grew up on the family farm and attended school in Davenport graduating in 1969 and then attended W.S.U where he earned a bachelor's degree. After college he return to Davenport where he help with the family farm and later was also a rural mail carrier. David was a member of the Rural Mail Carriers A...
DAVENPORT—Despite Gov. Jay Inlee’s order that Washington residents stay at home, essential travel is still allowed. Lincoln County residents who rely on People For People rides for transportation will still be able to use the service during the shelter-in-place directive. People For People provides—among other services— city-to-city transportation in Washington. Though the organization's website says that all locations are closed, this refers to its offices, which provide...
Courthouse Beat 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 in its report to the media. March 16 A caller reported a suspicious person at Harrington Park...
HARRINGTON - With available activities outside the home seemingly decreasing each day, golf remains a game that can be played without any close contact to anybody. As of press time, the Harrington Golf and Country Club remains open as long as golfers are willing to practice safe social distancing. "We're going to be open as long as we are allowed to be," manager Melissa Gilmore said. "When you are on the golf course, you aren't within six feet of one another unless you ride...
Stop buying all the toilet paper. Seriously, knock it off. It's not necessary. Across the state—in large and rural communities alike—grocery stores' entire toilet paper aisles are empty. Not a single four-roll package remains for people who need it. So who has it? People who likely already had enough. Contrary to popular belief, we do not have a toilet paper shortage. According to the Washington Department of Health, there's nothing causing additional use of toilet paper and...
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...
Davenport – "There has never been a better time to be involved in Scouting," says LaVon Stiles, a crew committee chair. There are two Boy Scouts of America affiliated units in Davenport according to the official BSA website scouting.org. Cub Scout Pack 4764 Jim M Gale VFW Post 7480 meets every Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 1310 Adams St. Stiles says this pack is open to boys ages five to ten. Venturing Crew 764 meets the second Monday of e...
Davenport – COVID-19 continues to spread across Washington and the U.S. as local, state and federal officials – as well as private entities – take action. As of press time, there is one confirmed case of the virus, popularly known as coronavirus, in Lincoln County. There are also confirmed cases in neighboring Lincoln and Spokane counties as well as a death in nearby Grant County. The number of confirmed cases in the state has grown to 1,012 with 52 deaths. The majority of th...
On Jan. 22, 2020 the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office assisted the Spokane Police Department Special Investigation Unit (SIU), U.S. Border Patrol K-9, Adams County Patrol K-9, Spokane Police Department Targeted Crimes Unit, Police Anti-Crime (PACT) and SPD SWAT in serving a search warrant at a residence in Davenport. This case was the culmination of a lengthy investigation by detectives who developed probable cause to execute two search warrants, one in Davenport and one in a rural part of Spokane County, Sheriff Wade M...
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. NOTE: Several listings are missing locations because the Lincoln County Sheriff’s office did not include in its report to the media. March 9 A hit and run was reported. Public works signs were repor...
City Council meeting Harrington mayor pro tem Nathan Luck has requested a correction to the most recent published account of the February city council meeting. At issue was the statement that the city clerk had obtained a credit card without council authorization. The discussion in the Feb. 12 meeting began with sitting mayor Justin Slack stating that the city does not have a credit card. In response to this, clerk Janice Cepeda was recorded in her minutes as saying, “The clerk informed council that the city does have an Amaz...
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...
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...
