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ODESSA— The boys’ basketball team looks to increase their chances for a postseason run in the 2022-23 season as they started practice on Monday, Nov. 14. The Tigers ended their 2021 season in a loser-out game against Selkirk in a suspenseful overtime game, 60-57. At the time, junior Jacob Scrupps scored 19 points, five rebounds and senior Daeton Deife scored 14 points. Scrupps is a hopeful return after not playing the football season due to injury. He was named to the NE1B all-league team in February for his con...
ODESSA—Head Coach Travis Schuh expects a solid basketball season for the Tigers, who had their first practice on Monday, Nov. 14. “Last year, we were only one game away from going to the regional basketball tournament,” Schuh said. “We only lost a couple of girls from last year.” Senior Grace Nelson hopes to return as a starting point guard later in the season. Nelson has been out for two seasons due to knee injuries. “Might not be until the end of December, beginning of January,” Schuh said. Schuh said three seniors are r...
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DAVENPORT-The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners will soon have a vacancy to fill. Commissioner Mark Stedman of District 1 announced this week that he is resigning at the end of 2022. He and his wife, Sheryl, both 75, are moving to the Kalama area to be nearer to their four children and 10 grandchildren, most of whom live in the Portland and Olympia areas. "There's a time in life that there's another chapter," Stedman said. "Sheryl and I are discovering that next chapter...
ODESSA– 82 years have passed since World War II began, and with each year, first-hand accounts of war stories are becoming a rarity as veterans who served in the war are now in their 90s. Merritt Wood, now 95, was just 17 years old when he joined the Navy. Wood said remembering that time could be challenging due to his age. "We were just kids in a war," he said. "I joined the Navy because that is what my father wanted." Wood served on the USS Iowa, which is now a retired w...
Davenport birthdays Nov. 11: Tony Boggs, Andrew Cooper, Bryan Miller Nov. 12: Troy Morgan, Nathan Hopkins, Brad Cole, Jana Johnson Nov. 13: Patty Schreck, Brady Musgrave, Scott Liebing, Rhett Gunning Nov. 14: Jacob Kragt, Pam Hosking ♱ Nov. 15: Doug Janke, Selah Hupp, Vicki Morcom Nov. 16: Joy Emery, Jake Coffman, Jacee Odenrider, Kenzie Graber Nov. 17: Erica Winzer, Katy Fisk, Veronica Hollis, Caige Colbert Davenport anniversaries Nov. 14: Grant and Gina Zahajko, Gary and Peri Kersten Reardan birthdays Nov. 13: Casey N...
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. Oct. 31 Traffic stops: 14 A caller reported a man yelling something, but the man was a Davenport local looking for his lost dog. A Davenport woman said her neighbor’s car and garage were wide open, but the house owner...
ODESSA-The Tigers beat the Mary Walker Chargers 62-26 in a district playoff game to qualify for the state playoffs on Friday, Nov. 4. The wind had both teams fighting the elements during passes and the field was slick from earlier rain. Senior Gage Starkel had 21 carries for 270 yards, two solo tackles, two assisted tackles and scored three touchdowns and four two-point conversions. Sophomore Corbyn Neilsen had 19 carries for 140 yards and scored four touchdowns, one...
ODESSA--An armed robbery was reported outside of town on Laney Brothers Road late this morning, the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office said today, Thursday, Nov. 10. Allegedly, two male subjects described by the homeowner as Hispanic came to their front door, claiming they were out of gas. According to the Sheriff's Office, the victims said the two male subjects left the premises briefly before returning wearing masks while holding a gun. Allegedly, the homeowners agreed to the demands of the two-male subjects, who wanted money...
May 23, 1955 – 2022 Debra Dawn Zeiler was born in Odessa on May 23rd, 1955 to Donald and Ione (Tootie) Zeiler. Debbie went to Odessa School for 12 years and graduated in 1973. According to her sisters, Deb was the queen or princess of many dances. She loved wrestling where she kept score for 4 years. She played tennis for 4 years. It was said you didn’t want to be on the receiving end of her serve when she was mad. After graduation she enrolled at Kinman Business University in Spokane, Washington and graduated with a degree i...
PUBLIC HEARING Notice of Property Tax Levy for the Town of Odessa, Washington, for the year 2023. Notice hereby is given that a Public Hearing will be held on Monday November 14, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. to consider setting the property tax levy for the Budget Year 2023. The hearing will be held in the Council Chambers, 21 E. First Ave., Odessa, Washington. This facility is handicapped accessible. Arrangements needed for hearing impaired, wanting to comment at the hearing, can be made by contacting the Clerk’s Office by 12:00 p...
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE The Town of Odessa has determined that the Odessa Municipal Airport Tie-Down Apron will not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. An environmental impact statement (EIS) is not required under RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c). This determination was made after review of the NEPA documented categorical exclusion checklist and cultural resources survey completed for the project. Copies of this information are available for review at the Odessa Clerk’s O...
PUBLIC NOTICE ODESSA SCHOOL DISTRICT Odessa, Washington SMALL WORKS ROSTER NOTICE RCW 39.04.155, commonly known as the Common Small Works Roster Procedure and RCW 28A.335.190, commonly known as the Public School Bid Law, provide that school districts establish a Small Works Roster of qualified contractors who wish to receive bidding information and be considered for performing work on public works projects estimated to cost less than three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000). Applications are now being received by the Odessa...
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice of Public Hearing for Final Proposed Annual Budget for the Town of Odessa for the year 2023. Notice is hereby given that the Odessa Town Council will meet in the Council Chambers, 21 E First Ave., for the purpose of holding a public hearing on the final proposed 2023 annual budget for the Town of Odessa on November 28, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. This facility is handicapped accessible. Arrangements needed for hearing impaired, wanting to comment at the hearing, can be made by contacting...
Oct. 4, 1928 – Oct. 28, 2022 Floyd Kester (Kister) died peacefully at age 94 at the Washington Veterans Home in Port Orchard, Wash. He was born Oct. 4, 1928 in Ritzville, Wash. to Marie Catharine (Katie) Arnst and Henry Kister; the second of four children. As happened with many German immigrants the family name was changed based on how the immigration office heard the name and so it was spelled Kister at Ellis Island but other family members, born in the US, spelled the n...
One recent October day, I looked around and suddenly realized things had changed. No, it wasn’t the fact that since my recent marriage, I can’t seem to find where anything is located in the kitchen. It was newspaper-related, and it was an excellent change: We had a staff, a staff that is doing an exceptional job at their vocation. As a result, our advertising has grown (please keep it this way and keep buying ads, Lincoln County businesses, please and thank you), our sto...
DAVENPORT — Rob Coffman had won his re-election bid as Lincoln County District No. 3 commissioner following the initial count of ballots in the Nov. 8 general election. With 2,825 votes (64.94%), he was leading challenger Jason DeBord, who had 1,498 votes (33.44%). Coffman won the primary in August, which only tallied votes from District No. 3, with 733 votes or 57.58%. Debord had 528 votes or 41.48% in the primary in August. Cofffman said he is overwhelmed by the voters' c...
ODESSA--Seniors Kaytlyn Schafer and Laela Hardung were recognized for Senior Night on Saturday, Oct. 29. Pictured left to right: Danielle Hardung, Laela Hardung, Joel Hardung, Ryan Shafer, Kaytlyn Shafer and Chris Shafer....
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. Oct. 24 Traffic stops: 12 An open-air 911 call came from a woman accusing a man of assaulting her. A caller from USDA said one of their employees found a dollar bill rolled up with white residue on it in the men...
ODESSA–The Tigers swept Wellpinit during their last home match of the season on Saturday, Oct. 29. The Lady Tigers won the first set 25-12, the second set 25-13 and the third set 25-21. Junior Melloney Deife had an impressive seven aces, six kills, eight digs and 14 assists. Fellow junior Hayden Schuh had 10 kills, two blocks and two assists. Sophomore Lily Starkel had five digs, six kills and one ace. Freshman Lexi Eden had three aces and three digs. Senior Kaytlyn Shafer h...
ODESSA- Abby Lindberg and Sidney Sheer will co-coach the junior high girls basketball team, Athletic Director Larry Weber reported to the school board at the regular meeting Wednesday, Oct. 26. Junior High practice has already begun, with 16 students participating. High School Basketball practice will start on Nov. 14 with 17 girls and 21 boys signed up. Facilities Manager Justin Parr said they are busy with fall cleanup and are working with Kysar Mechanical to fix a broken water pipe in the elementary school. Parr said two...
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...
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...
ODESSA–The local football team won a division crossover game against Inchelium 74-14 on Saturday, Oct. 22 solidifying an undefeated, 7-0 regular season. Odessa had a total of ten touchdowns and 14 successful point-after conversions. Senior Gage Starkel scored four touchdowns with one two-point conversion, two solo tackles, one assisted tackle and six carries for a total of 83 yards. Starkel returned to the field after an injury in 2021 ended his season before the semi-finals....
Varsity games, meets and matches the week of Nov. 4-10 for Davenport, Odessa, Reardan and Lind-Ritzville/Sprague/Harrington. All games are subject to postponement or cancellation. Friday, Nov. 4 Reardan football vs. Colfax @ 6 p.m. Odessa football at District 6 Crossover vs. Mary Walker @ 7 p.m. LRS football at District 6 Crossover at Okanogan @ 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5 Davenport and Reardan cross country at State Championship in Pasco @ 10 a.m. Davenport soccer at District 6 Crossover vs. Brewster @ 1 p.m. Reardan soccer...
