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There are two kinds of weekends: the kind where you sip coffee on the porch and listen to birds chirp, and the kind where a deer body-slams your Jeep before sunrise. I had the second kind. At 4 a.m. Saturday, I was up, bright-eyed, and determined. The plan: take my best furry friend, Winnie the Ween, and enter my first-ever car show in Rockford. I had visions of polished chrome, impressed onlookers, maybe even a ribbon. Instead, God apparently said, You wanted adventure? Buckl...
This week, Winnie and I set out with a simple goal: catch dinner. And catch dinner we did. But while I was proud of the smallmouth bass we landed, Winnie had a different mission - showering our finned friends with kisses. You'd have thought that crappie was her high school sweetheart, or at the very least, on a third date. Our haul wasn't just limited to the two decent bass we brought home; we reeled in a whole chorus line of smaller fish, enough to make any angler smile. For...
If you've ever stepped on a gym scale and heard it sigh, you know the feeling. My first weigh-in for this 12-week program was Aug. 4, and I approached it like I did basic training back in 2023-straight-backed, eyes forward and praying it wouldn't yell at me. It all started with a simple question. I asked Barb Badgley-our town's resident fitness superhero and retired bodybuilder-if she knew anyone who could help me get back into shape. Instead of giving me a name, she said,...
The fable says "slow and steady wins the race." That may be true for tortoises, but no one ever tested the theory on an 11-pound wiener dog with stubby legs and an inflated sense of athletic ability. This Labor Day weekend, Winnie - my miniature dachshund - and I found out the hard way. We'd just wrapped our August challenge of running at least a mile a day and walking an average of closer to five. That means we walked and ran more than 150 miles - basically a cross-country...
The Odessa float, with Miss Odessa Alyx Scheller, traverses the Ritzville parade route. The float took first place in its division....
Davenport birthdays Sept. 5: Kerri McGuire, Emmett Prewitt, Austin Anderson, Raychell Sand Sept. 7: Tammie Buck, Luke McCluskey Sept. 8: Audrey Oehlwein Sept. 9: Roy Alspach Sept. 10: Savannah Plasencia, Scottie Kilps Davenport anniversaries Sept. 6: Scott and Debbie Hutsell Sept. 7: Brian and Morgan Morcom, Brett and Jordan Alspach, Lance and Melissa Johnson Sept. 8: Jesse and Jill Morrison, Cody and Libby Murdock, Matt and Desirae Wagner Sept. 9: Nick and Debbie Marriott Sept. 10: Cody and Shae Parker, Tom and Samantha Wilk...
REARDAN – Approximately 75 people attended the 6th Annual Community Gathering and Ice Cream Social, put on by the Town Council in the park Thursday, Aug. 21. "This is an event we hold each year so people can meet their neighbors, enjoy ice cream and gather information pertinent to the town," Mayor Gail Daniels said. Speakers included Reardan-Edwall School superintendent Eric Sobotta, Mule Days Chairman Stan Schwartz, We C.A.R.E. representative Virginia Henderson, f...
ODESSA - Food, games and community brought about 200 residents together Tuesday, Aug. 20, for Odessa's National Night Out, a campaign designed to strengthen relationships between law enforcement and the communities they serve. The event, originally scheduled for Tuesday, August 5, was held later this year due to scheduling conflicts. Free hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, watermelon and ice cream were served, with the Odessa Fire Department and family members behind the grill. Odes...
1 years ago Some one, presumably a dope fiend, worked his way into Dr. Thompson’s office and gained access to the vault. The only thing missing was a small bottle of morphine. Twenty-four feet of the Morgan Street bridge which recently caved in will be repaired immediately according to a decision made by the city council. The general merchandise store in Reardan formerly owned by A. J. Ryder has been sold to H. N. Rolfe of Cheney. The new owner has moved to Reardan and taken charge of the business. 75 years ago The B...
Davenport birthdays Aug. 29: Leslie King, Cam Jessup, Lisa Lehman Aug. 30: Brian Telford, Steve McLachlan, Peggy Elliott, Shae Parker Aug. 31: Emily Warwick, Nick Morgan, Michael Wade, Rosie Bain Sept. 1: Pete Schweiger, Shannon Janke, Carol Horner, Cass Jacobsen, Daryl Ziemer, Evan Johnson, Clay Fleming, Dylan Jorden Sept. 2: Kacen Mann Sept. 3: Ashley Schenk, Billy Hopkins, Wrenly Sand, Natalie Fenn Davenport anniversaries Aug. 29: Bill and Kathy Reinbold Aug. 31: Sean and Danyel Deane Sept. 1: Bob and Diane Martin Reardan...
Fresh baked cookies are a treat, even on a hot summer day, as long as there is a cold glass of milk or lemonade to accompany them. Some years ago I purchased some frozen cookie dough balls from kids selling them for a fundraiser. Finding it so convenient to bake one pan at a time, I thought why not do this with my own recipes. I have found that it works well with any high fat cookie, like chocolate chip or peanut butter. Zucchini in cookies had always made me think they were...
Gina Habbestad, of Sprague, poses with Teddy, a 1-year-old Miniature Australian Shepherd up for adoption with Norman's World Animal Rescue and Sanctuary, at the Dog Days of Summer event Wednesday, Aug. 20, at Basin Feed & Supply in Cheney....
1 years ago Someone evidently in need of an automobile tire, jacked up the wheel of Mrs. Helena Schmike’s car right in front of her home on Third St in Odessa and took a new casing, tube and rim. A. L. Smalley, president of the First National Bank of Sprague, a pioneer and prominent citizen of Lincoln County for more than 35 years, was killed when his automobile was struck by a train. F. B. Rennie, state highway patrolman was here Saturday looking over trucks in this section to see that they were not overloaded. Mr. R...
Davenport birthdays Aug. 21: Peyton Smith, Johnathon Cannon, Rusty McGuire, Patti Anderson Aug. 23: Reklynn Todd Aug. 24: Desirae Wagner, Quinton Withey, Scout Sewall Aug. 25: Braxton Collins Aug. 26: Alex Merserve, Cliff Anderson Aug. 27: Brilee Sewall, Ellie Telford, Jimmy Cunningham Davenport anniversaries Aug. 21: Colin and Lila Woodland, Stan and Lee Liebing Aug. 23: Matt and Kylee Balance Aug. 25: Ken and Teresa Vesneske, Tyler and Kalah Dehn, Andrew and Janie Schreck Aug. 26: Bo and Victoria Gunning, Ralph and Alice...
While serving as Lincoln County Commissioner, I've seen my share of bad laws and unfunded mandates from Olympia. But I have never witnessed the kind of squeeze counties are under today. Between court orders, runaway costs, and the Legislature's latest strings-attached "help," rural communities like ours are being set up to fail. The Supreme Court's Order In June, the Washington State Supreme Court ruled that public defenders are carrying too many cases. This decision created...
— Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Explore Eastern Washington with our weekly Stay-Cation suggestion! If you haven’t yet visited Grand Coulee Dam you’re really missing out. Seeing the dam in person is awe-inspiring — it stands 550 feet and stretches for almost a mile across the Columbia River. Grand Coulee also generates the most hydropower in the U.S., making Washington state a leader in renewable energy production. Besides the dam’s impressive size and energy generating capabilities, the Bureau of Reclamation h...
ODESSA - Families got hands-on with pythons, hog-nose snakes and more during the Snakes N Bugs program Thursday, Aug. 7. Presenter Blake Nelson, 43, of Spokane, taught safe handling, identifying common Eastern Washington species - including rattlesnakes - and what to do during an encounter. He also shared facts about shedding, live birth and the sound of a rattlesnake's rattle. Children petted and held snakes, with local teens helping younger attendees get an up-close look....
SPRAGUE - A Spokane-based nonprofit biker group is participating in Sprague Days on Sept. 13 and plans to expand its presence here. Scooter Dearing, 54, of Sprague, is vice president of the Refound Rebels, a nonprofit motorcycle group with members in Washington and Idaho. Dearing said the group organizes events to raise money for people facing hardship. "We hear people who need money in hard times and we bring the biker community and everyone else who wants to come to an...
REARDAN - The Inland Northwest Rail Museum celebrated its 50th anniversary Saturday, Aug. 9, drawing nearly 300 visitors from across the region and beyond to honor the museum's history and railroad heritage. "Although we were not able to run our full-size train due to a locomotive maintenance issue, we had a great weekend," museum president Dale Swant said. "We celebrated the organization's 50th and the museum's ninth anniversary." According to Swant, most attendees were from...
REARDAN — Innovia Foundation recently awarded thousands of dollars in scholarships to local students — many from Davenport, Wilbur-Creston, and Reardan-Edwall — to support their pursuit of higher education and career goals. Jakari Singleton from Reardan-Edwall High School was awarded a $1,000 Mondovi Grange/Wilson Farm Scholarship to study business management at Big Bend Community College. Singleton said the field matches his leadership and organizational skills while keeping career options open. Other Reardan students recei...
Davenport birthdays Aug. 14: Jerri Madison, Lillian Phillips Aug 15: Adney Lacy, Stephanie Linstrum Aug. 16: Andrew Schreck, Janelle Hiccox, Chelsea Fenn, John Mandere Aug. 17: Janie Schreck, Ketner Kragt, Everett Prewitt Aug. 18: Gene Hein, Renzley Gunning Aug. 19: Erich Hein, Hunter McCluskey Aug. 20: Chris Honey, Tim Zeiler, Ryan Cash, Avery Cash, Matt Wagner, Lance Johnson Davenport anniversaries Aug. 15: Roger and Noreen Hutfless Aug. 16: John and Janelle Hiccox Reardan birthdays Aug. 15: Tom Zwainz, Toby Brunette Aug....
Summer gardens are at peak production. Zucchini squash and cucumbers are abundant. A creamy cucumber salad is a refreshing addition to any summer meal. I recently tried a Better Homes and Gardens recipe for Creamy Cucumber Salad. The recipe gives the option of using dill or chives, but I put in both. Creamy Cucumber Salad 1/2 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt 1 Tbsp vinegar 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp dried dill or 1 Tbsp chopped fresh chives Dash ground black pepper 3 cups peeled...
HARRINGTON — With summer events wrapping up and fall activities approaching, the Harrington Chamber of Commerce met Wednesday, Aug. 6, to finalize plans, review finances and begin scheduling for the remainder of the year. The meeting began with approval of the July 2 minutes. The treasurer’s report showed total income from Jan. 1 to July 31 at $37,162.06, with total expenses of $3,594.60 for the same period. In July, income totaled $604.13 while expenses came to $395.55, leaving the chamber with a net monthly balance of $20...
1 years ago Smoke from forest fires was so dense that it obscured the sun at Odessa, many miles in every direction from the scenes of the different blazes, for several days the first of the week. 10 head of cattle belonging to G. G. McMath, Spokane River rancher, died last week after eating a weed later identified by Washington State College as poison parsnip. Plans for 10 miles of grading and surfacing on State road number 22 from Inkster lake to Detillion bridge in Lincoln County north of Davenport have been completed by...
