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REARDAN - On the morning of Aug. 3, 1926, two sisters, Amy and Myrtle Shipman, telephone operators for the Interstate Telephone Company and daughters of the owners of the Inland Hotel in Reardan where they were living, were awakened by the crackling sounds of fire. They quickly raised the alarm. The fire destroyed the two-story brick building known as the Bowie Block where the fire started. It housed Hanel's Pioneer Drug Store and Sherman S. Bentley's General Store on the...
1 years ago - Rookie principals Chad Prewitt and Courtney Strozyk of Davenport and Reardan completed their first school years as local administrators. - Organizers prepared for Sprague Hay Days to celebrate the city’s 130 years. - The Legislature approved $74.5 million for the next stage of the Odessa Subarea aquiferproject. 25 years ago - Travis G. Homer of Davenport was sentenced to 55 months in prison on each count of two second-degree assault charges for assaulting two Davenport police officers. - Fort Spokane hosted the...
Davenport birthdays July 7: Jim Gunning, Duane Emery, Koda Coffman, Traci Gants, Rebecca Choate, Ana Umtuch July 8: Bo Gunning, Kathy Johnson, Sarah Vesneske, Alton Leisle, Joyce Walsh, Kaiden Bodeau July 9: Bob Guhlke, Bob Fisher, Claudia Thompson, Wylie Hendrickson, Rachel Lacy, Maia Goetz July 10: Nick Nicholls, Logan Eldred, Bronson Pankey July 11: Tommy Wilkie July 12: Margie Hall, Juliann Janke, Theresa Telford, John Stiles, Sam Posey, Jason Schimek, JJ Kowalkowski July 13: Milei Floyd, Indigo Ezenyimulu, Judy Miller,...
July brings many fresh fruits and vegetables to local markets. Strawberries, raspberries, blueberries are perfect for making breakfast parfaits, which are a fun culinary treat to get kids involved in meal preparation. Yogurt, granola and your favorite berries make eye appealing, cool refreshing breakfasts for all ages. Breakfast Parfaits • Vanilla or plain yogurt • Granola • Strawberries, raspberries or blueberries • Parfait glasses or large tumblers Wash berries thoroughly an...
HARRINGTON - It is that golden field time of year again when thoughts in Lincoln County turn to harvest. The reader might find it interesting to hear the story of Luther Turner who was proclaimed "Wheat King of the Big Bend Country" in a March 1906 issue of the Spokesman-Review. Luther, born Oct. 6, 1862, came from humble beginnings as the only child of Civil War Union Officer Sergeant Robert C. Turner and Abigail Williams in Meigs County, Tennessee. Robert Turner died a...
1 years ago - Pioneer Days winners were announced, including Craig Sweet in the belly flop, Addie Schneider, Sydney Zeiler, Shaylen Eldridge and Virginia Fries in the chalk art contest and - - - - - - Davenport Fire Department for best in show in the Main Parade. Sherman Johnson and Taria Holcomb shared their thoughts with the public as candidates for Reardan Mayor, as did Joy Howard and Leanne Merkel in a contested race for town council. - Wildfire danger escalated in north Lincoln County, creating new rules around forest...
ODESSA - Christ Lutheran Church here received a new full-time pastor at the beginning of July. Travis Powers, 44, along with his seven children and wife of 24 years, Kimberlee Powers, will be residing in Odessa for the foreseeable future to provide ministerial services to the parishioners. Powers was born and raised in the northwest region of Iowa in the city of Spencer. Graduating in 1997, from Spencer High School, Powers spoke of his youth involved in the Ingham Okoboji...
Zucchini season is here. Area gardens are producing abundantly, and boxes of the prolific vegetable are showing up, sporting a FREE sign, at many public events. Pan fried zucchini is a delectable treat for many. Sautéed in a bit of butter or olive oil along with some sliced onion and possibly garnished with a bit of crumbled cooked bacon, zucchini makes a quick and easy side dish for any meal. Zucchini bread is a popular use for larger squash. Grated zucchini adds texture,...
DAVENPORT — As the city prepares to host an influx of visitors for Pioneer Days, one could consider it worthwhile to recall the most famous of visitors past. Along the same wavelength, a Davenport Elementary School teacher posed the question, “Who was the most famous visitor to ever come to Davenport?” during a recent visit to a fourth-grade classroom for a local history discussion. Davenport has hosted visits from numerous people who could be argued as the most famous person to have come through town. This is a diffi...
1 years ago - Davenport Theatrical’s performance of “Arsenic and Old Lace” wrapped up summer productions. - 20,000 honeybees quietly invaded the play area at Davenport United Methodist Church, requiring the assistance of a Reardan-based beekeeper to exterminate. - State Reps Matt Manweller and Judy Warnick met with 10 locals in the Lincoln County Commissioners meeting room to discuss the 2013 legislative session. 25 years ago - The Davenport school board planned to vote on a $3.35 million budget for the upcoming schoo...
DAVENPORT - The 51st Annual Pioneer Days was held here July 14-16, with prospective artists and fishermen taking part in the two contests that occurred this year. The chalk art contest and fishing derby were held Friday morning July 14, while awards were also given to standout entries in the Pioneer Days Parade Saturday, July 15. The Pioneer Plod and belly flop contest were both cancelled due to a lack of participation. No one signed up for the belly flop, organizer Tim...
Davenport birthdays July 21: Joseph Buck, Chad Prewitt July 22: Elliette Chappell, Roger Hutfless, Riley Ensor, Lynne Coppersmith, Dave Leath, Lindsey Van Buren, Colt Curtaccio July 23: Jody Hardin, Johanna Orvis, Keira Katz, Tyler Dehn, Lacy Gustaveson July 24: Zeke Tareski, Ed Johnston, Kyra Bowdish, Pam Zeiler July 25: Ryan Janke, Mallory Kragt, John Sawyer, Andy Miller, Alvin Johnson July 26: Krista Becker, Amy Crandell July 27: Kathy Podowicz, Brian Buck, Ashley Brooks Davenport anniversaries July 21: Rob and Chris...
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Davenport birthdays July 14: Jan Stone, Robert Mielke July 15: Mackenzie Buck, David Musgrave, Grant Zahajko, Jesslyn McCluskey, Tennessee Cox July 16: Brandy Wood, Joshua McBride, Linda Miller July 17: Rick Allinger, Autumn Abbot July 18: Royal Winzer, Art Deppner, Yvonne Bailey, Zach Johnson July 19: Ryan Utley July 20: Daryl Parsons, Austin Telford, Remington Taylor, Nolan Pearcy, Kyle Zellmer, Jessica A. Strite Davenport anniversaries July 14: Jared and Charlie King July 15: Mike and Autumn Abbott July 17: Chirs &...
DAVENPORT – Approximately 150 people attended Jesus Fest 2023, a Christian music festival in the park, on Thursday, July 6. The community outreach event was organized by Trinity Bible Fellowship and featured Alison Sears, a student at Christian Heritage School and Seattle Worship Pastor Brandon Bee. John Doyle, associate pastor at Trinity Bible Fellowship, said the theme of the event was "Shining the light of Christ to energize His believers." Sears is a soon-to-be senior a...
1 years ago • More than 150 attended a celebration of the 125th anniversary of the families of August and Dorothea Timm coming to America (Harrington) from Holdenstedt, Germany. • Another opportunity to wish Donna McDowell all the best. Pioneer Days Honored Citizen and parade grand marshal engages her hometown with positive energy. • “Preliminary” approval to continue work toward redeveloping a 9-hole golf course at Deer Meadows, along with a 145-site recreational vehicle park, was granted to applicant Bruce Garner by...
DAVENPORT - First-session swimming lessons at Davenport Water Park are full, so the city is accepting registrations for a second session. Roughly 4-5 children were turned down for lessons in the first session as class sizes were too full, city officials said. "It's just like the world woke up all of a sudden and everyone wants lessons," City Clerk Dave Leath said Monday. "We got almost everyone in. But the class sizes are just so big we have to have three people (instructors)...
DAVENPORT - In 1954, Life Magazine dubbed kids of that time "The Luckiest Generation." During that era, two groups of teenagers emerged – those who had cars, and those who didn't. The "lucky" ones not only drove cars to school, but some also had jobs allowing them to buy their own. It was in that year the Road Knights were born when 24 Davenport High School students, under the leadership of Jerry Kruger, formed a club to show off cars that featured a lot of chrome, e...
DAVENPORT — If one is looking for activities in the city this weekend, they’re in luck as the 51st annual Pioneer Days gets underway Friday, July 14 and runs through Sunday, July 16. The Kids Fishing Derby, sponsored by the Lions Club and organized by Bob Guhlke, runs from 7 a.m. until noon at City Park Friday. The event is open to children of all ages. 10 fish will be tagged – if caught, they will be the winning catches. Participants must be 14 years or younger as of July 14. All participants must be registered and check...
DAVENPORT — Folks can wander Park Street and Sixth Street for their vendor needs, or head into Memorial Hall to get out of the heat for more vendor opportunities at Pioneer Days Saturday, July 15. Some indoor vendors will also be selling in Memorial Hall Friday, July 14. Outdoor vendors open at 9 a.m. Saturday. Here are this year’s vendors as of press time. Food vendors Jodie Wilkinson of Davenport will sell pre-packaged baked goods. James Boss of Odessa will sell kettle corn. Shantella Caoile of Spokane Valley will run an...
DAVENPORT - Since 2014, students and visitors who enter Davenport High School's east entrance have enjoyed the Harold the Gorilla statue, named for beloved teacher, principal, coach and athletic director Harold Patterson. Gorilla pride runs deep at the high school. But recently a curious new Davenport resident posed a question to a Lincoln County Museum volunteer, "Why a Gorilla?" This sent volunteers searching through old yearbooks and newspaper articles as to when and why...
1 years ago - Davenport Mayor Karen Carruth welcomed Stacie Eichinger to the city. Eichinger crossed through town during a 3,800-mile trek across the country on behalf of young cancer patients. - Organizers in Sprague prepared for Sprague Hay Days. - Davenport city council elected to leave the welcome sign in City Park as is, despite councilman Alan Coriell's concern that it contained offensive language. 25 years ago - Traffic congested in Reardan due to construction on U.S....
Davenport birthdays June 30: Anthony Smith, Jason Schillinger, Paige Van Buren July 1: Chris Stout, Joshua Cursi, Megan Miller, George Hein July 2: Cody Hopkins, Stacia Patterson, Elsa Bowen, Cheyenne King, Skyler King, Wyatt Brooks July 3: Darren Hansen, Chris Phillips July 4: Bruce Dehn, Ozius Harden, Tom Plumb July 5: Debbie Miller, Gary Van Roy July 6: Lorie Wandling, Kira Strite, Mike Hardin, Ian Cassidy, Tami Dobson Davenport anniversaries June 30: Robert and Kristy Meilke, Josh and Katie Harvey July 1: Nick and Vicki N...
DAVENPORT — Several natives of Davenport, Reardan, Odessa and other parts of Lincoln County were on the spring President’s Honor Roll at Washington State University. Students achieved Honor Roll by achieving a cumulative grade point average of 3.50 with at least 15 hours of graded work or 3.75 with at least nine graded hours in a semester. Locals on Honor Roll included: Brayden Duff, Davenport Kylene Edwards, Davenport Tate Foster, Davenport Cody Jenkins, Davenport Joshua Zeigler, Davenport Jaylee Pratt, Reardan Cody Spr...
1 years ago Davenport native Tim Briggs won a 60-hour competition to win the honor of being the “Best (Army) Ranger.” Members of the Harrington Lions Club worked on installing pavers for a new bathroom in the city park. A moose was spotted near Stockland Livestock and Mountain View Cemetery. 25 years ago Charlie Varain was approved by Davenport city council to become the city’s police chief. The city had operated without a chief for 18 months. Kevin Hupp was hired as the coordinator of the Lincoln County Noxious Weed Board...
