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ODESSA- Mayor Bill Crossley swore in Josh Clark as a new council member at the Town Council meeting on Monday, Oct. 10. Clark has been a long-time resident of the area and is an assistant coach for Odessa's high school football team. His term is effective until Dec. 23, 2023. Clark applied for the position after Amy Gimmestead's departure. Police Chief Les Jimerson reported that he had two speeding tickets where one driver had no insurance and the other was missing...
DAVENPORT—For a set, it appeared the volleyball squad might suffer a disappointing loss to the visiting Asotin Panthers. But a dominant second set propelled the Gorillas to win three straight games en route to a 3-1 victory Thursday, Oct. 6. The Panthers pulled away in the first set after a competitive first 20 combined points to win 25-14. Davenport completely flipped the script in the second set, however, thoroughly dominating in a 25-7 victory. The third set was the m...
REARDAN-–At its meeting on Thursday, Oct. 6, the town council heard a complaint calling into question the certification of Reardan-Edwall School District Resource Officer Melissa Foust. Police Chief Andy Manke read an anonymous complaint that was submitted to Washington state’s Criminal Justice Training Commission in September. The complainant stated Foust should not be employed as a school resource officer because her status as a reserve officer does not allow full-time employment. To remedy this situation, Chief Manke cha...
DAVENPORT-An up-and-down 2.5 years battling in business has resulted in some good news for Hardy Hardware. The local hardware, build supply, garden and feed store is buying into the Ace Hardware franchise and hopes to have its new-look, fully stocked business ready in the next six months. It's a move owner Kari Hardy said provides the store with the best product availability amongst potential partnerships they researched. "Hopefully we won't be 'Hardly Hardware' anymore,"...
Government meetings in Davenport, Odessa, Reardan, Harrington and Sprague for the week of Oct. 14-20. If you’d like your organization included in this tab, email drew@cheneyfreepress.com. Monday, Oct. 17 Lincoln County commissioners meeting at 8 a.m. in the County Courthouse Odessa Public Development Authority meeting at 7 p.m. in Christ Lutheran Church Wednesday, Oct. 19 Davenport planning commission meeting at 7 p.m. in City Hall Thursday, Oct. 20 Lincoln Hospital board of commissioners meeting at 3:30 p.m. in the County C...
DAVENPORT—Election Day is coming up Tuesday, Nov. 8 and Lincoln County voters will have two choices for the office of Sheriff: Brian Telford and Gabe Gants. The candidates submitted the following information and answered two identical questions to help voters get to know them better. Candidates for commissioner and treasurer will receive similar coverage in the weeks leading up to the general election, as will information about the capital levy running in the Reardan-Edwall School District. BRIAN TELFORD Age: 56 Hometown: D...
Davenport birthdays Oct. 14: Cody Jenkins, Madison Abbott, Monica Easley-Cate, Susie Warwick, Donna Reinbold Oct. 15: Curt Wood, Tom Sorensen Oct. 16: James Bowen Oct. 17: Camryn Hayes Oct. 18: Bryan Miller, Pat Rosman Oct. 19: LaDonna Savelesky, Canyon Withey, Glen Reinbold Oct. 20: Bayne Telecky, Charley Hein, Joshua Easley-Cate, Eric Orvis, Ketih Bailey Davenport anniversaries Oct. 15: Steve and Joan McLachlan Oct. 18: Monte and Cynthia Tucker, Jeff and Becky Evers Reardan birthdays Oct. 15: Garrett Supinger, Olivia Wicks...
DAVENPORT–The past three years have impacted classes, sports and many school activities. The start of a new school year brings back a sense of normalcy. Mask mandates are in the past and classes resume, but have the past three years hurt enrollment numbers? Or increased them? In Lincoln County, it varies by area. Davenport has seen a slight increase in the last three years. In 2020, they had 549 enrolled; in 2021, 587 and the first-day numbers for 2022 are 609. Superintendent Chad Prewitt gives credit to families doing t...
REARDAN-A reported threat from an angry parent in Spokane County forced the school district here to evacuate and send home students late Thursday morning Oct. 6. According to police reports, police chief Andy Manke was notified by the Spokane County Sheriff's Office that 42-year-old Richard W. Bisbee told deputies he was going to bring an AR-15 to the school in Reardan after he was served a protection order prohibiting him from contacting his estranged wife and three children, who attended school here. "Bisbee stated he was...
In the Sept. 29 issue of The Record-Times, it was incorrectly reported that city council members met to choose a newly formed Library Board. David Buddirus was protem and opened the meeting. However, after the votes for President and Vice President, Buddirus ceased involvement in the meeting. Stephen Hardy and Joe Armand were present as attendees only....
REARDAN-Lincoln County cross country runners didn't have to travel far for the final regular season meet this season, heading here for a race across town. The league meet included 1B and 2B schools from Lincoln, Spokane, Stevens and Ferry Counties and ran under the warm fall sun Tuesday, Oct. 4. The Davenport high school boys finished second behind Chewelah, while the Reardan middle school boys were third behind Northwest Christian and Chewelah. Here are all the local results...
REARDAN-In the first 17 minutes of the Screaming Eagles Oct.11 soccer game against Upper Columbia Academy, sophomore Noelle Raczykowski drilled three goals into the Lions' net. Before the game ended, she added two more in Reardan's 6-2 victory. Due to the stellar play of defenders Elise Cox, Vaea LaMoureaux and Mackenzie Bjornberg, the Lions rarely crossed midfield, allowing Raczykowski to wreak havoc on the offensive end. Two minutes into the game, her fancy footwork was on...
Harrington Homecoming court was crowned in Ritzville during the football game on Friday, Oct. 7. LRS won against Chewelah 25-18. Pictured left to right: Junior Princess Angelica Paoletti and Senior Queen Allie Crawford Not Pictured: Prince Ashton Bonner...
Varsity games, meets and matches the week of Oct. 14-20 for Davenport, Odessa, Reardan and Lind-Ritzville/Sprague/Harrington. All games are subject to postponement or cancellation. Friday, Sept. 14 Davenport football vs. Colfax (Senior Night) @ 7 p.m. Odessa football vs. Republic @ 7 p.m. Reardan vs. LRS football at Reardan @ 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15 LRS volleyball at Liberty Tournament in Spangle @ 9 a.m. Davenport and Reardan cross country league championship meet at Harrington Golf Course @ 11 a.m. Reardan soccer at...
ASOTIN-For the second time this season, a safety was the difference in a Reardan league victory. This time, the safety came in the second quarter and marked the two-point margin in the Screaming Eagles' 23-21 victory against the Asotin Panthers Friday, Oct. 7. It was Reardan's second straight road victory after a nonleague dub over Priest River a week prior. Asotin got on the board first when Gavin Ells picked off a Rysen Soliday pass intended for Tate Nelson and ran it back...
ODESSA–The Lady Tigers lost a non-league match against the St. John-Endicott-LaCrosse Eagles 3-1 on Saturday, Oct. 8. The Eagles won the first set 25-20 and Odessa returned with a win in the second set 25-16. After the second, both teams were tied for wins; the Eagles won the third set 25-16 and the fourth 25-16. SJEL junior Kaitlyn Hough had 18 kills and four digs, while senior Kyra Holt had five kills and three assists. Odessa junior Hayden Schuh had ten kills and eight d...
REARDAN - The Davenport Gorillas volleyball team handed the Screaming Eagles their second five set loss in three days. Davenport's squad consisting mostly of eighth and ninth graders won the Oct. 11 match 19-25, 25-18, 26-24, 19-25, 15-9. Davenport took a 10-2 lead in the first set before Reardan gained momentum behind Emma Flaa's two aces, and Liberty Anderson's kill, which tied the game at 11. Reardan maintained a comfortable lead after that. In the second and third sets,...
MEDICAL LAKE—The Cardinals defeated the Reardan Screaming Eagles on Oct. 8 in a five-set volleyball match that took fans on an emotional rollercoaster ride. The 1A Cardinals sported a frontline superior in height to the 2B Screaming Eagles, which they used to their advantage, winning the hard-fought match. The victory improved the Cardinals record to 4-9 overall and 4-6 in the Northeast 1A League. Reardan dropped to 5-4 overall and 2-4 in the Northeast 2B League. The Cardinals dominated the first set, winning 25-17. It a...
INCIDENT LOG Editor’s note: Most items in this section reflect the starting point for response by local police and emergency agencies. The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office does not release names of individuals who report possible criminal or suspicious activities to dispatchers or alleged victims for this column. Oct. 3 Traffic stops: 3 A pony at large was reported on Highway 28 just west of Bluestem Road. A Davenport man said a vehicle that was in a crash on Sept. 23 was still in his field on Ziemer Road. An officer said a y...
What can you do with a pound of ground beef when you are in a hurry, everyone is starving, and it is less than an hour before the next event deadline? Try Easy Skillet Beef and Hash Browns, ready in 20 minutes and easily adjusts to ingredients on hand. Easy Skillet Beef and Hash Browns 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1 pound ground beef 1 can (10 3/4 ounces) condensed Cream of Celery soup, regular or low fat 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup ketchup 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce 2 cups frozen...
MARY LOUISE SOBEK Oct. 6, 1937 – Feb. 2, 2022 Mary was born to Floyd and Ruby Cottles in Rogersville, Ala. on Oct. 6, 1937. She passed away on Feb. 2, 2022 in Federal Way, Wash. She attended school in Lexington, Ala., graduating in 1956. She continued her education at EWU graduating with a Masters in Social Work. After graduation she worked for Hospice of Spokane for many years. Mary enjoyed collecting antiques and cooking for her family. She was preceded in death by her paren...
Feb. 28, 1932 – Sept. 24, 2022 Ruth C. Knigge-Nelson, 90, passed away on Sept. 24th, 2022 at Palouse Country Assisted Living in Fairfield, Wash.. Ruth was born Feb. 28, 1932 in Spokane, Wash., to Joseph A. Merkel and Lena M. Merkel. She grew up on the family farm in Sprague, Wash., before moving to Spokane and graduating from North Central high school in 1949. She attended Eastern Washington College to study music for a short time. Ruth married LeRoy Knigge on Oct. 14, 1950 a...
I recently saw a post on Facebook for a film screening regarding transgender people, children, and the question, “what is a woman” that is being held at the church. Surprised that church members are interested in this topic, I watched the film myself. After watching the film, I wanted to reach out to my former faith community and share in the discussion. The film takes a topic that is worthy of discussion and unfortunately, does not give an accurate depiction of transgender individuals, their families, medical providers, or...
I recently commented on negotiations between Gov. Jay Inslee and unions on the upcoming contracts for state employees. As I said before, while I don't fault the proposed salary increases for state workers under the reported deal during this time of high inflation – or even the $1,000 retention bonuses that some state workers will receive – I am very unhappy with one type of bonus that will be given to state workers, as well as how negotiations were done in secret. In case you...
Six-man football. I’d never heard of it before mid-August. When I played football, it was the traditional, 11-man variety. Heck, I didn’t even know there was anything else. Playing for Kiona-Benton, my team always had more than enough players to have mostly different players on offense and defense. But over the last few years, I’ve learned about – and developed an appreciation for – 8-man football. Along with it, I’ve gained a lot of respect for the athletes playing both sides...
