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SPRAGUE — An unknown-by-authorities person evidently figured Doerschlag Road was as good a place as any to drop off a massive load of tires last Monday, Oct. 9. According to police records, Jason Osborne of Sprague was driving to work around 5:30 a.m. that day and discovered “a lot” of tires on Doerschlag Road about two miles east of Harrington-Tokio Road. Osborne moved the tires off the roadway and called the police, records state. Lincoln County Public Works arrived on scene and determined that there were enough tires...
DAVENPORT — Easter weekend is fast approaching. Easter Sunday is April 9, while Good Friday is April 7. Churches and organizations around Lincoln County are holding services and Easter Egg hunts to celebrate the holiday. Easter Egg hunts Women in Action will sponsor an Easter egg hunt for ages 10 and under on the Christian Heritage playground at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 1 in Edwall. “At 10:00 we will be serving homemade cinnamon rolls, coffee, apple juice and bananas in the school and then head outside for the Easter egg hun...
WILBUR — A Coulee City man who owns chiropractic clinics here and in Coulee City was arrested last week on two counts of child rape and one count of unlawful imprisonment regarding an alleged assault of a six-year-old girl. Tyrone Thomas Trexler, 52, was arrested by Grant County Sheriff’s Office detectives near Coulee City and booked into Grant County Jail on Thursday, March 25, according to local news reports. The assault allegedly took place near Moses Lake, reports stated. No evidence showed that any assaults took pla...
If you read the headline of this column and first thought, “what in the world are they talking about,” we don’t blame you. Let us explain. A good chunk of our staff was born in the dreaded millennial era, and sadly, many from this era have made the hit TV show “The Office” their entire personality. While we don’t claim to have suffered this setback, sometimes, a Michael Scott quote or two creeps into our minds in rather unhelpful situations. Take, for instance, the 2022 general election. (Michael Scott, for those unaware, is...
DAVENPORT – Dozens of Eastern Washington cowboys and cowgirls competed Friday and Saturday nights in the annual Lincoln County Rodeo. The West Plains area was well-represented, with Miss Cheney Rodeo Janaye Wilkie of Lamont among the visiting royalty, and several area riders in bronc, bull and steer riding, as well as roping events. Rodeo results Placing and earning checks at the rodeo were: Bareback riding Duke Hanson-82 points Duke Hanson/Jake Olson-79 points Ranch bronc rid...
DAVENPORT – Livestock showings highlighted much of the day during the three-day Lincoln County Fair from Thursday, Aug. 26 to Saturday, Aug. 28. Youths showcased horses and mules Thursday then swine, rabbits, horses, mules, sheep, beef and dairy Friday. Entertainment included a ventriloquist, live music, a Thursday night concert, food vendors, informational booths and accessory booths. It all led up to the annual rodeo Friday and Saturday night, which featured a surprise, s...
DEER PARK – After a successful pair of rounds at sub-districts and districts, three golfers from Davenport are headed to the state tournament next week. Maddox Schumacher and Grayson Danekas qualified on the boys side, while Abby Breithaupt qualified on the girls side, head coach Trenton Briney said. State qualification was determined through combined scores of sub-districts in Deer Park May 2 and districts at Meadow Wood May 9. The top 20 golfers for each gender advanced to state, which is also in Deer Park, beginning May 2...
RENTON – The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) Representative Assembly voted to pass four amendments, the Association announced Friday, May 6. The Representative Assembly is comprised of 53 (35 high school, 18 middle level) school administrators from each of the nine WIAA districts. For an amendment to pass, 60 percent approval is needed from voting members of the Assembly. A total of 32 votes are needed for a middle level/high school amendment to pass, while 21 votes are needed for a high school a...
HARRINGTON – The local Opera House Society was pleased to present JayDean Ludiker and her fiddle orchestra, "Group Therapy" Sunday afternoon May 15 to a spirited full house. The show started with "Down Yonder," earning a warm round of applause welcoming the performers. Over 20 fiddle musicians on stage and the natural acoustics of the auditorium filled the house and carried the lively music out into the streets. Each tune was introduced with background information, history &...
DAVENPORT – There's a new Miss Davenport in town. Local junior Abby Breithaupt was crowned in a ceremony hosted by Celebrate Davenport at the gazebo at the Plaza on Sixth and Morgan Streets Wednesday evening, May 18. A float preview followed the ceremony at dusk. Breithaupt, 16, is the daughter and only child of Stacy and Casey Breithaupt. She is on the Davenport golf team and enjoys her chemistry and science classes at the high school. Her hobbies include hiking, nature p...
DAVENPORT – Candidates have begun to officially throw their names in the hat for the 2022 primary election. This year, Lincoln County voters will see statewide, legislative, countywide and precinct candidates on their ballot. All partisan races and precinct races will be on the August primary ballot. Last week’s issue of The Record-Times erroneously stated the qualifications for appearing on the primary ballot. As of 3 p.m. Wednesday, May 18, 14 countywide candidates had filed. All are Republicans except for the lone can...
YAKIMA – The Wilbur-Creston Wildcats open the state 1B girls fastpitch softball tournament at noon Friday, May 27. The No. 7-ranked girls will face the No. 2-ranked Colton Wildcats on Field 2 of the state-opener at Gateway Park. It'll be a rematch of the May 16 matchup in the 1B District 6/7/9 tournament. Colton won that game, 9-7. The winner will advance to a play the winner of the Quilcene vs. Inchelium game at 4 p.m. on Field 4. The loser will drop to a loser-out battle a...
SPOKANE VALLEY – None of the Odessa boys competing in the Undeberg Invitational track and field meet in Ritzville last Saturday finished in the top 10. In the District 7 league championships held at Valley Christian High School on May 3, the girls’ team once again placed second in the team standings. Top 10 finishers were: 200 meters 9. Lily Starkel 29.12 PR 400 meters 10. Alexis Eden 1:12.48 PR 100m hurdles - 33” 1. Hayden Schuh 16.96 PR 5. Reegan Carstensen 18.24 300m Hurdles - 30” 2. Hayden Schuh 49.38 7. Reegan Carsten...
ODESSA – The local Healthcare Foundation will host its annual fund-raising event May 6. Attendees will have the opportunity to financially support two projects at the hospital and the assisted living facility, Quail Court, while spending time with their friends and neighbors. This year’s hospital project is the addition of an aquatic therapy pool in the physical therapy department at OMHC. Water increases mobility, so pool-based exercise helps people get and stay fit, or regain fitness and function, without joint damage or...
ODESSA – Students in the Odessa ag shop greenhouse management class have been hard at work, says ag teacher HaLee Walter. Since early February, they have been responsible for daily operations in the greenhouse and the needs of more than 2,000 plants. Students have learned how to properly sow tomatoes, jalapenos, bell peppers, cabbage, zucchini, pumpkin marigolds and basil, as well as how to propagate new plants from existing mother plants. They have also successfully p...
ODESSA – Elementary secretary Linnie Largent reports that students in grades K-5 will invite grandparents or a guest to visit P.C. Jantz Elementary in Odessa on Friday, May 13, to have lunch and attend recess activities. The lunch menu lists tacos/walking tacos with all the fixings (cheese, salsa, olives, sour cream, onions, lettuce and tomatoes), refried beans, chips, fruit, milk and a cookie. The price for an adult lunch is $5, which can be paid in advance in the elementary office or in the cafeteria on Grandparents’ Day...
The Ray Cross Invitational track and field meet held in Ephrata on Saturday, Mar. 26, included schools from all different classifications, i.e. 1B to 4A. The 1B schools participating were Almira/Coulee-Hartline, Bickleton, Odessa, Pateros and St. John-Endicott-Lacrosse. 2B schools were Bridgeport, Lake Roosevelt, Liberty Bell, Lind-Ritzville, Manson, Oroville, Tonasket, Waterville, Wilbur-Creston and Brewster. 1A: Cascade (Leavenworth), Chelan, Connell, Okanogan, Omak and...
Odessa boys 100 Meters 1. Anthony Elder 12.34 SR 9. David Strode 13.25 SR 16. Christian Anderson 14.26 SR 200 Meters 1. Anthony Elder 25.10 PR Shot Put – 12 lb 14. Christian Anderson 23-07.00 SR 19. Douglas Anderson 19-00.00 PR Discus - 1.6 kg 14. Douglas Anderson 54-08 PR Javelin - 800g 7. Jesse Reeves 95-02 PR 15. David Strode 76-08 SR Odessa girls 100 Meters 4. Reegan Carstensen 13.94 PR Odessa 300m Hurdles - 30" 1.Hayden Schuh 52.24 SR SMR 100-100-200-400m 1. Odessa team: Reegan Carstensen, Lily Starkel, Ashlyn N...
ODESSA – Students at Odessa High School joined over 4,200 chapters nationwide and celebrated national FBLA-PBL Week, February 13-19, 2022. Activities held over this week focused on the words surrounding the FBLA-PBL crest: Service, Education and Progress. A Copper vs. Silver competition raised $104 for the March of Dimes, and winning sophomore class president Jacob Scrupps got to celebrate by throwing a pie in the face of losing senior class president Daeton Deife. In addition, chapter members honored FBLA adviser Terri King...
Odessa Calendar of Events Mar. 14: Town Council, 7 pm, public library Mar. 15: HS golf at Odessa course, 2 pm Mar. 17: HS T&F at Valley Christian, 3 pm Mar. 19: HS baseball vs LRS at Odessa, doubleheader starts at noon SAIL class for seniors, Mon/Thurs each week, 1-2 pm, Old Town Hall AA group meets Thursdays in Heritage Church basement, 7 pm Odessa school menu Mar. 14: Breakfast: Muffin, string cheese, fruit. Lunch: Waffle, sausage, hash browns, fruit. Mar. 15: Breakfast: French toast sticks, fruit. Lunch: Chicken...
ODESSA – Odessa FBLA adviser Terri King reports that, after long delays due to supply chain issues, new progress has been made at the Old Town Hall. Homer's Garage Doors is installing the new garage-style door, which was the primary focus of the renovation. The door does not open yet, because a few parts were not included. There is hope it will be completed soon, she says. Zeigler Construction repaired and replaced the drop ceiling impacted by the project. The final phase o...
ODESSA – Come join us on Saturday, April 30, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. to celebrate the 120th anniversary of the founding of the town of Odessa, Washington (1902-2022). With the help of businesses, farmers and townspeople, we will showcase railroad, farming and industrial equipment, from antique to new, that helped put the town of Odessa on the map. If you have any antiques you would like to share by displaying them during this time, contact the Odessa office with a list o...
The Odessa School District will see some new faces among its staff in the fall of 2022 as it looks to hire a new part-time superintendent and a new business teacher/FBLA advisor following the announced retirements of Dan Read and Terri King, respectively. The Odessa School Board held its regular monthly meeting Feb. 23 in the high school library, preceded by a workshop in the district office to discuss the superintendent search and hires for the 2022-2023 school year. Present were board members Ed Deife, Chris Crossley and...
Mason R. Lewis of Odessa is a new junior member of the American Angus Association®, reports Mark McCully, CEO of the national organization with headquarters in Saint Joseph, Missouri. Junior members of the Association are eligible to register cattle in the American Angus Association, participate in programs conducted by the National Junior Angus Association and take part in association-sponsored shows and other national and regional events. Lewis is a second-grader at the Odessa schools and is the son of Tim and Jennifer...
SPOKANE, WA – Completing its search for a new superintendent, the NorthEast Washington Educational Service District (NEWESD) 101 Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Robert W. Roettger has been selected as the district's next superintendent effective on July 1, 2022. Current Superintendent Dr. Michael Dunn will complete his term on June 30, 2022. Roettger has served as superintendent of Cheney Public Schools since 2016, a district enrolling more than 5,000 students in Airway Heights, Cheney and the West Plains. His...
