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Growing up in Northern Michigan, winter wasn’t just a season but a survival challenge. The snow didn’t gently fall; it descended like a vengeful force determined to bury everything in sight. And did we get snow days? No. We dug ourselves out and trudged like Hobbits marching toward Mount Doom. My late maternal grandmother, who grew up during the Great Depression, used to tell me about walking to school “uphill both ways.” As a kid, I rolled my eyes, figuring she was exagger...
SPRAGUE — The Sprague Chamber of Commerce approved revisions to its bylaws and discussed updates to its community hall use policy during its recent meeting on Thursday, Feb. 20. The revised bylaws, as presented at the annual meeting, clarify yearly membership fees and stipulate that each membership runs from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31. Other changes outline procedures for regular and special meetings and reinforce voting privileges for officers, board members, and members. Additional revisions were primarily spelling corrections. I...
REARDAN - Teen PIE, a newly established community program focused on fostering connections between teens and parents, hosted a Valentine's-themed event featuring crafts, line dancing, karaoke, and an indoor snowball fight. The event, held as part of the group's monthly initiative, included Valentine card-making, cookie decorating, and friendship bracelet kits. Food was available for purchase to help fund future gatherings. Teen PIE-short for Partners In Education-aims to...
Davenport birthdays Feb. 20: Brilee Madison, Christopher Briggs, Penny Strite, Brian Curtis, Wade Guhlke, Jeter Sanford Feb. 21: Barbara Badgley, Caitlyn Katz, Kyle Bodeau Feb. 22: Holly Branch, Sadahiro Patterson, Payton Critchlow, Greyson Wilkie Feb. 23: Jacob Furman, Thomas Furman, Todd Stiles, Jess Bartell, Nathan Fenn Feb. 24: Gene Stuckle, Bob Johnson, Michelle Honey Feb. 25: Jim Buchanan, Jarrett Jacobsen, Weston Sharer Feb. 26: Grant Harper, Tyson Lacy, Karissa Taylor...
1 years ago Fire destroyed the Tuttle home in Edwall. The fire started in the back part of the house. Mr. Tuttle was overcome by smoke and had to be taken out through a window. Heck of a way for him to observe his 77th birthday. Petitions for naturalization were filed by Jacob Zeiler and George Eckhardt of Odessa. Both men are from Russia. Both men had 2 witnesses. 75 years ago Duck Lake Creek started running into Crab Creek last week. About a foot of water filled the...
Before we get into anything else, I must formally apologize to the county. Two weeks ago, I foolishly wrote about how we hadn’t really seen much snow. The universe responded swiftly and mercilessly, dumping a fresh layer on us and dropping the temperature to a level best described as “why do I live like this?” I have learned my lesson. I will never again tempt fate by commenting on the weather. Now, while I was being humbled by the snow, I was also humbled in another way—b...
Despite a delay in fresh produce delivery, Shara Laird of Spokane, Gretchen Neal of Edwall, and Jennifer Gilson-Smith of Spokane Valley traveled to Davenport on Thursday, Feb. 13, to assist residents with public assistance sign-ups. The group will return in April with the fresh produce truck. They will stop in Davenport first on April 10 and Sprague on April 16....
REARDAN - A local man, longtime pastor, and community volunteer has been named Spokane Volunteer Chaplain of the Year. Pat Hogan, 73, has served as a chaplain for over 15 years in Tacoma before continuing his work in Reardan. He is part of a rotation of 20 to 23 volunteer chaplains who provide support 24/7. "Chaplains are called to emergency scenes to help the families with whatever they need, which often includes helping with funeral arrangements or notifying other family...
HARRINGTON — The Harrington PTA will host its annual Father-Daughter Dance, “Boots & Beauties,” on Saturday, February 22, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Harrington Memorial Hall. Attendees are encouraged to bring a father, grandfather, uncle, brother, or other special guest. The event will include a pulled pork dinner, a photo booth with props, and professional pictures, all included with the ticket purchase....
DAVENPORT A new store, Sage Marketplace, has opened in Davenport, offering home décor, furniture, clothing, gifts, food and a bakery. Abbie Williamson, the niece of owner Mary Schownfelder, helps run the market. "We started the store originally in a different building at the end of 2020," Williamson said. "And then we went to pop-ups for two years, and then we decided we wanted another store and wanted to open before Valentine's Day." The store officially opened Thursday,...
DAVENPORT - Davenport High School welcomed families for an evening of math-filled fun during its annual Family Number Night on Tuesday, Feb. 11. The event brought students and parents together to engage in counting activities, multiplication games, and domino challenges while enjoying refreshments. The gym was packed with families participating in various activities, including a guessing game where attendees estimated the number of items in jars. A prize drawing allowed...
1 years ago • The state highway engineer has lifted the ban on stages and heavy trucks until soft weather sets in again. The ban was due to the high water levels and warm temperatures in the recent days. • The Blue Mouse Theater in Davenport is showing “Tess of the D’urbervilles” this week. It stars Blanche Sweet. Next week they will show “You are Guilty” starring James Kirkwood and Doris Kenyon. • The Great Northern Railway company has a steam shovel and gravel trains at the Nemo gravel pit this week to repair the road...
Casseroles are an economical and savory way to stretch food budget dollars. Pasta and potatoes are often the foundation ingredient to stretch a pound of ground beef or a couple of chicken breast to feed a family. Several folks have asked if I would print some recipes suitable for diabetic diets and are flavorful enough to satisfy the rest of the family. A little online research brought up several appealing options. Pastry-Topped Turkey Casserole, found on the Taste of Home...
REARDAN - Reardan Elementary students took to the runway on Friday, Feb. 7, for the school's fifth annual 100th Day Fashion Show, a cherished tradition that continues to grow in popularity. The event, held in the school commons, drew a packed audience and was also streamed live on the Reardan School District homepage. "What began as a passion for giving every child the opportunity to put a creative spin on a '100 collection' has grown into a beloved tradition," said...
DAVENPORT — With Valentine’s Day approaching, local communities are offering a variety of events and specials to celebrate the holiday, from themed dinners to craft activities for kids and social gatherings for seniors. Reardan will host several events, including a Western Valentine’s Party at Teen Pie from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 15. This event, open to middle and high school teens and their families, will feature line dancing, Valentine’s card making, bouquet crafting, an indoor snowball fight, jewelry making,...
Tucker Walter, of Odessa, has been awarded a $2,000 scholarship from the Spokane Agriculture Show to support his education in welding and fabrication. Walter plans to use the scholarship to further his skills in the trade, pursuing his passion for welding and metalwork. The Spokane Agriculture Show provides scholarships to students pursuing careers in agriculture and related fields....
Valentine’s Day is a magical holiday full of romance, sweet gestures, and grand declarations of love. At least, that’s what the greeting card industry tells us. For me? It’s an annual exercise in cautious optimism—hopeful that this year will be the one that finally breaks my streak of lukewarm Valentine’s Days. Then again, given my track record, that’s not saying much. Let’s start with a simple fact: I have always been a flower girl. I adore fresh bouquets, the sweet scent o...
DAVENPORT - Twenty-five members of Davenport High School's Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) have qualified for the state competition following a successful showing at the regional conference last week. Competitors who placed in the top six of their events earned automatic bids to the state level, with multiple individuals and teams securing first-place finishes. Malachi Hoff placed fourth in Accounting I and fourth in Securities & Investments. Selah Hupp finished sixt...
Davenport birthdays Feb. 14: Tom Scharff, Todd Guhlke, Evan Gunning Feb. 15: Shelly Morgan, Trey Carstensen, Dillon Hollis, Adam Collins, Colton Hosking, Charlotte Sellin Feb. 16: Rob Harper, Scott Cannon, Holly McDaniel, Tanner Zaugg Feb. 17: Taylor Morgan, Sean Deane, Ana Sorci, Phyllis Luiten Feb. 18: Kaylee Leep, Doug Branch Feb. 19: Sydney Schneider, Mackenzie Fisk, Leslie Johnson Davenport anniversaries Feb. 16: Rob and Michelle Hopp Reardan birthdays Feb. 16: Sherry Hieb Feb. 17: Alba Anderson, Emerson Sprecher Feb....
ODESSA - The Odessa Lions Club's annual crab feed was a success, drawing strong community support despite a significant rise in crab prices, according to club president Marlon Schafer. The event, hosted Friday, Feb. 7, brought supporters from within and outside the community. "It went really well," Schafer said. "As a fundraiser, it was a little off because crab prices are really high-like 30 to 40% higher than last year. It was well attended. We sold pretty much all of our...
ODESSA - The Odessa School District band program received an unexpected $500 grant from the Columbia Basin Foundation through its "Jazzy January" program. Band director Daniel Lloyd said the Odessa band program did not apply for the grant but was selected after foundation representatives attended a pep band night and were impressed by the students' performance. "I was surprised by it because I didn't apply for anything," Lloyd said. "They called us and told us they had money f...
Davenport birthdays Feb. 6: Della Reinbold, Wendy Bodeau, Tyson Linstrum, Jesse Raugust Feb. 7: Lillian Lyle, Katie Hiccox Feb. 8: Easton Chappell Feb. 9: Brynna Hopkins, Alex Zeiler, Jackson Guhlke, Chuck Woodland Feb. 10: Cory Hollis, Chris Holderby, Logan Briggs Feb. 11: Riley Utley, Norea Hughes-Capua Feb. 12: Craig Sweet Davenport anniversaries Feb. 6: Troy and Dawn Canfield Feb. 7: Scott and Kim Hardin Feb. 8: Kelly and Lisa Graber Reardan birthdays Feb. 6: Miriam Supinger, Todd McLaughlin Feb. 9: Jacquie Hedrick Feb....
HARRINGTON - Home & Makers reopened its doors in downtown Harrington after a January winter break. The grand re-opening ceremony began at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb 1, welcoming patrons with cookies, goodie gift bags and more. "Our grand reopening exceeded expectations in every way," said Kathi Matthews, owner of Home & Makers. "Customers seemed to appreciate how the store was refreshed while we took our annual January winter break. We were busy from open to close with a steady...
As we ring in a new year, I thought it might be a good time to provide you with some updates and challenges facing local law enforcement. On the challenge front, Washington State continues to rank 51st in the nation for law enforcement officers per capita and its an area that has not improved in years. Thankfully, the staffing levels at LCSO have been fairly stable, but we live in a time when everyone is hiring and there are not enough qualified candidates to go around which h...
DAVENPORT - Cedar & Sage, a new boutique in Davenport, opened its doors to a packed crowd, with customers filling the store until closing. "The opening went well. It was awesome," said store manager Mykaiha Stensland. "We were overwhelmed with everyone's love and support." The new boutique, located at 712 Morgan Street, opened its doors for the first time Saturday, Feb. 1. Cedar & Sage offers a variety of products, including clothing, gifts, candles, knickknacks, and...
