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ODESSA — Mark the calendar for the 53rd Annual Deutschesfest, scheduled from September 19 to 22. With just a month to go, the town of Odessa is gearing up for one of its most celebrated traditions, which draws thousands of visitors each year. Deutschesfest offers a wide array of attractions for all ages, including authentic German food, a massive biergarten spanning an entire city block, live music, a parade, a kids’ zone, street vendors and even helicopter rides. The festival, rooted in the heritage of the Ger...
HARRINGTON - In a town where community service is highly valued, the Harrington Lions Club has selected a local resident for this year's community service award, celebrating her many contributions and dedication to the town. Linda Wagner, 71, of Harrington, was chosen as this year's honoree after a thorough voting process by the Lions Club. According to Alan Tanke, Lions Club member and 2024 Citizen of the Year coordinator, the recognition comes as a testament to her significa...
Davenport birthdays Aug. 23: Rusty Warwick, Reklynn Todd Aug. 24: Desirae Wagner, Quinton Withey, Scout Sewall Aug. 25: Braxton Collins Aug. 26: Alex Merserve, Cliff Anderson Aug. 27: Brilee Sewall, Joshua Walker, Ellie Telford, Jimmy Cunningham Aug. 28: Jody Howard, Irene Wilkie, Brock Gustaveson Davenport anniversaries 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 Nachtigal, Charley and Ginny Hein, Rolf and...
DAVENPORT — Lincoln County Commissioners have expressed their confidence in the new leadership at the Lake Roosevelt Forum, following the appointment of Happy Avery as the organization’s Executive Director. Lincoln County Commissioner and Forum Board President Scott Hutsell remarked on the significance of the transition, saying, “Andy’s been with us so long, it was hard to imagine finding his replacement. When Happy met with us, we all agreed we found the needle in the haystack we were looking for. She’s got the people sk...
HUNTERS - The Hunters Community & 4-H Fair will celebrate its 114th year on Saturday, August 17, with a full schedule of events and activities. The day begins at 7 a.m. with a breakfast provided by AWANA, followed by livestock check-in and vet checks from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. The fair building and vendor market open at 8 a.m., with livestock, horse, and dog shows kicking off at 9 a.m. The parade starts at 11:30 a.m., with lineup beginning at 11 a.m. in the Columbia School...
Rod Egbert of Davenport was among those entering classic cars Saturday the annual Hot Rockford car show in Rockford. Egbert brought his 1978 Ford Ranchero GT to the event that attracted 176 entries for the all-day event at the Southeast Spokane County Fairgrounds....
August brings county fairs and community celebrations. Many eastern Washington communities have a German influence and have favorite dishes that remain a staple in area menus. Traditional cabbage rolls may evolve to include extra ingredients and dough based recipes such as ranza, bierocks and kuchens come filled with non-traditional fillings. Cabbage rolls are a popular item at a German food court. Heritage Church members serve the following recipe during the September...
Davenport birthdays Aug. 16: Andrew Schreck, Janelle Hiccox 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 Aug. 21: Peyton Smith, Johnathon Cannon, Rusty McGuire, Donna Gamache, Patti Anderson Davenport anniversaries Aug. 15: Roger and Noreen Hutfless Aug. 16: John and Janelle Hiccox Aug. 21: Collin and Lila Woodland Reardan birthdays Aug. 15: Tom Zwainz, Toby...
1 years ago Guy G Harvey, district highway engineer, told the Davenport city council that the state might pave the Sunset Highway between Davenport and Reardan next spring and asked what the city would charge to provide the expected 40,000 gallons daily during the project. C.E. Ivy, secretary-treasurer of the Lincoln-Adams County Pioneer and Historical association, attended a meeting of directors at the picnic grounds on Crab Creek and reported that the creek is entirely dried up for the first time in history. Two Odessa gi...
REARDAN – The Town Council will host its annual ice cream social Thursday, Aug. 26, at 6 p.m. in the park. “This is a great opportunity for people to meet their neighbors and to learn what is happening in the community,” Mayor Gail Daniels said. Reardan-Edwall School District superintendent Eric Sobotta will discuss the district’s projects and priorities, and his vision for the upcoming school year. Virginia Henderson will talk about the benefits WE C.A.R.E. (Care About Reardan Edwall) provides to those within the communi...
Today when someone mentions the name Fort Spokane, most people immediately think of the swim area and campground operated by the National Park Service. These areas are indeed a great asset to Lincoln County, but just above these recreational sites lies the remnants of the last frontier military fort ever built by the US military. Historic Fort Spokane dates back to 1880 when the last of the west was slowly being settled by our pioneers who were a bit cautious of potential...
REARDAN - To celebrate its eight-year anniversary, the Inland Northwest Rail Museum is offering a western themed train ride on August 10 at its location at the juncture of Sprinkle Road and Highway 2, two miles west of town. "It will be a fun event for kids," museum president Dale Swant said. "I suspect they might even witness a train robbery. Instead of robbing the passengers, the bandit is going to hand out goodies to the kids." The museum is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Train...
REARDAN — The Reardan-Edwall School District invites the entire community to their Northeast BBQ on Tuesday, August 20. Attendees can enjoy a free burger while sharing their thoughts on the property and the district’s long-term facilities plan, which was recently featured in the Reardan Review. The event offers a great opportunity for community members to engage with district officials and provide feedback on future developments. Everyone is welcome to join and participate in the discussion....
Davenport birthdays Aug. 8: Olivia Plasencia, Tom Withey, Emma Street Aug. 9: Jim Linstrum, Gary Buck Aug. 10: Amber Wood, Alicia Cloud, Mark Morgan, Michael Phillip Strite, Ashley Ann Gunning, Marcella Alderate, Dalilah Plumb Aug. 11: Renee Honey, Cody Parker, Austin Savelesky, Abigail Breithaupt Aug. 12: Cody Coppersmith Aug. 13: Kyra Arland, Andrea Morgan Aug. 14: Landon Harrison, Jerri Madison, Lillian Phillips Davenport anniversaries Aug. 8: Cruz and Olivia Plasencia Aug. 10: Tony and Cathy Sawyer Aug. 11: Caleb and...
1 years ago The Odessa City Council wants the Great Northern Railway to follow through with their promise of a flagman at the 4th Street crossing. The small oil lamp provided by the railway is insufficient and only warns traffic on one side of the crossing. 3 men were arrested for stealing a Studebaker from Spokane after Marshal McKinnon of Harrington discovered the car parked behind the Kessler-Perkins warehouse. One of the men arrested had been released from the Monroe Reformatory only 4 months prior. Albert Haase,...
DAVENPORT — Innovia Foundation will host a free Kona shaved ice event at Davenport Waterpark on Thursday, August 1, from 2 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., as part of its 50th Anniversary theme, “Celebrating Community.” According to the Foundation, the event aims to provide a space for community members to gather, swim, and enjoy free treats. This event is part of a series of activities Innovia is hosting to celebrate its 50th Anniversary. Throughout 2024, Innovia, in partnership with NonStop Local KHQ, will host various free, inclu...
Davenport birthdays Aug. 1: Lila Lust, Lincoln Johnson Aug. 2: Joseph Gunning, John Carruth, Chrissy Tucker Aug. 3: Charles Oliver, Kim Hardin, Brenda Gamache, Doreen Forest Aug. 4: Harold Thompson, Aaron Coley, Izaiah Bowdish, Ken Horner, Karom Thomas Aug. 5: Richard Gunning, Paula Furman Aug. 6: Jeff Gunning, Michelle Hopp, Kim Buchmann, Matt Schneider, Barb Zentz Aug. 7: Darci Linstrum, Chad Crandell, Cady Zellmer, Adeline Delafield Davenport anniversaries Aug. 1: Brian and Darci Dennis Aug. 3: John and Kathy Coley Aug....
1 years ago Charles Kildea, former Okanogan hotel man, completed a deal this week whereby he purchased the Lincoln Hotel in Davenport from Mrs. Anna Harris and Frank Harris. The new owner will take over the hotel Aug. 15th and expects to make a number of improvements immediately. The deal includes the Lincoln restaurant and soda fountain as well as the hotel business. Extremely hot weather prevailed the past week. Thermometers in the area topped out at 98 degrees. A severe windstorm broke up the hot spell but the weather...
CRESTON - As the 122nd anniversary of Harry Tracy's death approaches, the infamous outlaw's legacy remains a stark reminder of the Old West's lawlessness. An exhibit about the infamous outlaw Harry Tracy, who was captured in Lincoln County in 1902, is a highlight at the Lincoln County Museum. The museum also showcases Columbian mammoth bones and Native American artifacts, chronicling the early history of Lincoln County. Visitors can explore farming equipment, rural life...
School is just around the corner. For some, this will be the first year in a long line of many, while for others this will be the last one… at least that they planned on having. Then there are those of us out living in the “real world” who understand that the learning really never stops, and often times have to take “continuing ed” credits, to keep us going. A clear testimony that there is always something more to learn. Continued education shows up in just about every walk of life or profession whether it’s to teach in sc...
Summer heat has area cooks employing various methods of keeping kitchens cool. One person recently stated her rule is no turning the oven on July through September. Others swear by countertop appliances to reduce heat generated. Air-fryers, a recent addition to the countertop appliance line up, get many mentions as the go-to summer time cooking appliance. Personally, I do not have one. Counter and storage space is at a premium in my small kitchen, so I like to do some...
ODESSA - Leffel, Otis & Warwick P.S. admitted Cade Weber, CPA as a shareholder effective Monday, July 1. Cade is a graduate of Odessa High School and earned his degree from the University of Washington. He began his professional career in the Odessa office of Leffel, Otis & Warwick in March of 2018 and has demonstrated outstanding proficiency in working with farmers and agricultural businesses. Cade brings a fresh perspective and devotion to client service and will...
HUNTERS — Cedonia Community Church will host its SCUBA Vacation Bible School (VBS) from Monday, August 5, to Friday, August 9, from 9:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The event, themed “Diving Deep into Friendship with God,” is open to children ages 3 to 12. The program includes lunch, games, crafts, experiments, bubble lesson time, a sticky scripture station, music and skits. Parents are asked to pre-register online at cedoniacc.com or arrive at 8:45 a.m. on the first day to register. Children aged 3 to 4 must be accompanied by a par...
ODESSA - Odessa High School's Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) team brought home two national awards from the National Leadership Conference in Orlando, Florida, over the weekend from Saturday, June 29 to Tuesday, July 2 at the FBLA Middle School and High School National Leadership Conference. According to a press release from Terri King, Odessa High School Business Education and Future Business Leaders of America Adviser, 27 Odessa students participated in the confer...
