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REARDAN-–The local school district's five-year capital levy to fund improvements to athletic facilities and the construction of a transportation cooperative facility was failing 931-655, with up to 1,000 votes yet to be tallied from ballots in Lincoln County after votes were counted on election night, Nov. 8. The levy would increase property taxes by approximately $285 for property valued at $300,000. Funds from the levy would reimburse the district for lights already p...
DAVENPORT-When rival schools Davenport and Reardan faced off for the second time this season 12 days ago, neither team managed a goal until the final minute. In the rubber match in the District 7 2B playoffs Tuesday, the Gorillas scored decidedly quicker. The fast start helped Davenport beat Reardan 3-1 to secure third place in District 7 and clinch a home crossover match with Brewster of District 6 to play for a state berth. Glenna Soliday took a pass from Samantha Stiles...
REARDAN-In a loser-out playoff game, the Screaming Eagles volleyball team swept Davenport 25-14, 25-22, 25-21 on Wednesday, Nov. 2. The game was a rematch for Reardan, which lost to Davenport in five-sets, three weeks earlier. In the first set, Reardan played a spirited defense that kept the Gorilla’s off balance. Coalie Whitman and Liz Bell kept the ball in play, allowing Emma Flaa to score five kill shots en route to a 25-14 win. The Gorillas, fielding a roster of mostly e...
COLFAX – Reardan was in control of its own destiny after defeating Davenport on Nov. 2. Reardan needed two wins to secure the No. 3 seed in the district to advance to the state tournament in Yakima. But the Screaming Eagles were unable to do so Thursday night, Nov. 3, in the Colfax High School gymnasium, losing in three sets to the Upper Columbia Academy Lions of Spangle in a loser-out game. Reardan was initially able to keep pace with the Lions, trailing, 9-6, in the early s...
REARDAN-It isn't Willy Wonka's Chocolate Room, but it is just as colorful and satisfying. Instead of Everlasting Gobstoppers or Laffy Taffy, you will find Ed Brommer's collection of model farm machinery displayed on shelves from floor to ceiling. The collection, numbering in the hundreds, is jaw-dropping, but discovering that Brommer created many of the pieces himself makes one realize they're in the presence of a master artisan. Brommer, 85, was born in Reardan and has lived...
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- 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...
REARDAN--The school board held its monthly meeting Wednesday, Oct. 27. The board discussed its desire to assure the district pays its employees fairly, compared to other school districts. Superintendent Eric Sobotta will convene a board composed of union employees who will set the criteria for fair and consistent pay that will be presented to the board. Middle school science teacher Teresa Vesneske gave a PowerPoint presentation that outlined science curricula for grades 1-12. “Each grade’s content is based on what was lea...
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...
REARDAN–The local state winning FFA Agricultural Issues team placed in the top 16 at the FFA National Convention on Oct 26-29, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to bring home the Silver Award. In the preliminary round, Ashley Landt, Tyler Clouse and Andrew Schulz bested perennial powerhouse Oklahoma, along with teams from Oregon and California. Advisor Rick Perleberg said the team "knocked it out of the park." Their presentation titled, "Will Washington mandate themselves out of t...
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...
KETTLE FALLS--Reardan’s football team traveled to Kettle Falls and unloaded on the Bulldogs in a 36-7 win Friday, Oct. 28. Reardan scored early and often as their offensive line opened big holes for Jaquin Stobel, Hunter Wyncoop and Aiden Chilson, each of whom scored rushing touchdowns. Jakari Singleton got into the act as well, first on a touchdown reception from Rysen Soliday and again from Hunter Flaa. Noah Hamilton kicked five extra points and Soliday connected with Singleton on a two-point conversion. Coach Matt Clouse c...
CHEWELAH-The Davenport boys cross country team was one of five teams to advance to the 1B/2B State Cross Country Championships thanks to a prime performance at the regional meet at the Chewelah Golf Course Saturday, Oct. 29. The Gorillas finished second to the host school with 85 points. The top five boys teams advanced to state: Chewelah, Davenport, Valley Christian, St. George's and Garfield-Palouse. The Davenport girls and Reardan boys didn't qualify as a team, but will...
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...
REARDAN – Two local girls have been named to the Northeast 2B All-League teams. Senior Coalie Whitman was selected to the 1st Team and senior Justine Flett was named to the 2nd Team. No Davenport girls were selected for the team. From Lind-Ritzville/Sprague/Washtucna/Harrington, junior Megan Melcher was selected for 1st Team All-League and freshmen Zoe Galbreath and Saige Galbreath were named to the 2nd Team. The Broncos’ Taylor Galbreath was named league Most Valuable Player and Cari Galbreath was selected Coach of the Yea...
REARDAN–Top-notch defense was on display Oct. 20, as the soccer teams from Reardan and Davenport played to a scoreless tie until Gorillas' freshman Glenna Soliday drilled a ball into the Screaming Eagles' net with less than one minute to play in the game. Davenport's offense spent much of the night at Reardan's end of the field. Its relentless attack kept Reardan goalkeeper Jaylee Abrahamson on her toes as she stopped shot after shot until Soliday's late game heroics. "I s...
REARDAN-The Riverside Rams dealt the Screaming Eagles volleyball team a loss on Oct. 22, in Reardan's last home match of the season. Riverside, who plays in the Northeast 1A league, won the four-set match 25-16, 22-25, 27-25, 25-16. Riverside bookended their winning match with superior offensive play that kept Reardan's players on their heels. In the first and fourth sets, the Rams started fast and cruised to 25-16 wins. The excitement started in the second set. Riverside took...
REARDAN-Before your eyes can adjust to the dark, a bone-chilling scream buckles your knees. This is not your typical train that's parked at the Inland Northwest Rail Museum. It's haunted. In fact, it's full of zombies, ghouls and goblins, all waiting to give its passengers the heebie-jeebies. There's a frightening surprise around every corner. Zombie Wedding is the theme for this year's inaugural Halloween event, hosted by the museum. Admission to the museum includes the...
REARDAN–After winning at the state level three Reardan students will take their winning presentation to Indianapolis, Indiana, where they will compete at the National FFA Convention, Oct. 26-29. The Agriculture Issues Forum is a competition in which teams from each state present information on agricultural issues relevant to their communities. Reardan's team, consisting of Andrew Schulz, Ashley Landt and Tyler Clouse, will deliver their 13-minute presentation titled, "Will W...
Varsity games, meets and matches the week of Oct. 28-Nov. 3 for Davenport, Odessa, Reardan and Lind-Ritzville/Sprague/Harrington. All games are subject to postponement or cancellation. Friday, Oct. 28 Reardan football at Kettle Falls @ 6 p.m. Davenport football at Chewelah @ 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29 Davenport and Reardan cross country at Regionals in Chewelah @ 11 a.m. Odessa volleyball vs. Wellpinit (Senior Night) @ noon Odessa football vs. Inchelium @ 1 p.m. LRS football at Asotin @ 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1 Davenport and...
REARDAN-The Liberty Lancers came to town on Oct. 21 and busted the Screaming Eagles' party. Prior to the homecoming football game, family and friends honored the team's seniors with flowers and balloons. The festive mood did not last long. Costly turnovers and miscues allowed Liberty to make big plays that carried them to a 21-0 victory. The first quarter was evenly matched; each team's defense holding their opponent's offense in check. That changed when Lancers' quarterback...
DAVENPORT-After a hot stretch near the end of the regular season, the Gorillas didn't conclude their final two matches like they wanted to, dropping matches to Chewelah and Liberty. Davenport still accomplished something it didn't last year...being one of eight schools to qualify for the District 7 tournament next week. The Gorillas went to last Thursday's match against the Cougars in a three-way tie with Reardan and Northwest Christian for fifth place in the league....
SPOKANE–The Screaming Eagles faced Kettle Falls in NE2B soccer action on Senior Night, Oct. 24. Behind Noelle Raczykowski's dominating performance, the Screaming Eagles defeated the Bulldogs 4-1. The win qualified them to play in a tiebreaker game on Oct. 25 at Saint George's School. The winner of that game would proceed to the district playoffs. The opponent? Kettle Falls. In their first matchup, the teams played much of the game in the middle of the field. Reardan's d...
INCIDENT LOG Editor’s note: Most items in this section reflect the starting point for response by local police and emergency agencies. Oct. 17 Traffic stops: 10 • A Harrington woman reported a poorly driven white truck on Rocklyn and Coffeepot Roads heading toward the city. • A Davenport man reported a man on his lot yelling “at the top of his lungs” on Ruffed Grouse Lane near Hawk Creek. • A caller said his daughter punched her sister in the face because she wouldn’t let her go through her stuff. • A juvenile proble...
Jan. 16, 1952 – Oct. 15, 2022 Oct. 15, 2022. Opening Day of Hunting Season, at sunrise, Kenneth Dale Carpenter, known by all as Ken, went on his final hunt. It was a fitting day for a lifelong avid hunter, though given the choice he would have chosen after the season. Ken was born Jan. 16, 1952, to Dale and Charlotte (Staffanson) Carpenter. They lived on a small dairy farm 2 miles west of Tampico, Wash., for the first six years of his life where his love of hunting began. The...
