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Beverly Schultz June 27, 1937 -Mar. 16, 2025 Beverly Schultz, who lived in Davenport for over 30 years, passed away on March 16, 2025 at the age of 87. Beverly was born June 27, 1937. She had lived in Spokane for more than 20 years, but previously had been a farmwife east of Davenport. She started out teaching home economics and English at Reardan High School from 1959 to 1964, taught in Creston School District and then taught night school in many rural communities in Lincoln...
William Gene Kuykendall Dec.14, 1929- Mar. 26, 2025 William Gene Kuykendall passed away peacefully with family and his two faithful dogs, Max and Sadie, by his side on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. Born Dec. 14, 1929, in Seattle Washington to Wayne and Alice Kuykendall, his family ventured east of the cascades to Leland ID where he grew up. After graduating from Kendrick High School, he worked for local farmers and in the grain industry in the Kendrick area. In 1951, he was...
Gorden Dale Melcher Feb. 21,1938 to March 14, 2025 Gorden Dale Melcher, 87, of Moses Lake, Wash., went to be with his Savior on March 14, 2025. He was born Feb. 21,1938, in Odessa, Wash., to Carl Melcher and Yetta Greenwalt Melcher. He was raised on his family's wheat farm and attended school in Ritzville, Wash., graduating in 1957. A few years after graduation, Gorden joined the U.S. Army and served overseas on a base in Germany. He spent his leave time traveling around...
Dawn Elaine Ensor July 17, 1955- Mar. 3, 2025 Dawn Elaine Ensor, 69, passed away on March 3, 2025, at Lincoln Hospital in Davenport, Wash. Born on July 17, 1955, in Daytona Beach. Dawn moved to Washington where she married the love of her life, Ronald E Ensor. Settling down at the Rocklyn farm, Dawn dedicated her life to the family and farm. While her children were young she was active with the 4-H and FFA. Dawn loved the animals and she spent countless hours filling all the...
ODESSA – The School District Board of Directors met Wednesday, Feb. 26, in the high school library to discuss a range of topics, including professional development funding, upcoming student activities, and the approval of an electric bus purchase. During the meeting, teachers Abby Lindberg, Kelsey Scrupps, Kamie Iverson, Chelsea Watson, and Maria Brooks, along with Principal Cori Kane, presented on their attendance at a recent professional development conference, “Five to Thrive – Habits of Highly Effective Teach...
Four Odessa FFA students competed in employment skills subdistricts, and one participated in the creed event. Rebecca Bramer placed third and will advance to districts....
HUNTERS - Three young women have been crowned as the 2025 Hunters Community Fair Royalty Court following a rigorous selection process. On Thursday, Dec. 12, the Hunters Community Fair crowned its new reign of royalty. The 2025 Hunters Community Fair Theme is "Over the mountain to the fair we go." Contestants were required to complete an application and submit a short biography. They were then invited, along with their families, to a royalty dinner and interview event. Each...
1 years ago A jack rabbit drive was held in the Odessa area. Nearby property owner Joe Silva followed along with a hack to pick up the white tails, blacks tails were left where they fell. The hunt was so successful that Silva couldn’t pick up even a fifth of the rabbits. At the close of the drive the rabbits were loaded up and taken to Spokane to be divided up among the missions to help feed the poor. Sand Flat, WA - The fall rains have penetrated from 20 to 36 inches in the soil in this area. This is more moisture than t...
Cheney Dow Excavating could not be more excited to put on yet another amazing light display for the Cheney community this year. We absolutely love bringing light and joy to our small town and would highly encourage everyone to stop by, check out the lights, buy a tree, and take some festive pictures! Colfax Colfax will host the Festival of Trees in Libey Gallery at The Center Dec. 4-30. On Dec. 7 tour trees and vote for a favorite tree, community favorite tree will be announced at 5 p.m. From 3 to 5 p.m., selfies with Santa...
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - A Reardan High School team achieved fourth place during the National FFA's 97th National Convention and Expo here from Oct. 23-26. The finish in the Agriculture Issues Forum came after the team won state championships earlier this year. The Reardan team - comprising seniors Amelia Ray, 17, Aidan Chilson, 18, Bryson Flaa, 17, and recent graduate Rysen Soliday, 18 - competed against 39 other state champions as they advanced to the Final 4. Team adviser Rick...
1 years ago Believed to have been crazed by jealousy, Ray Sperry traveled from house to house in Reardan and instantly killed Velma Beeman, Dow Lathrom, James Dueber, wounded Steve Lathrom and then shot himself. Beeman was a former fiancé of Sperry and Lathrom was believed to be her current love interest. 3 Lincoln County men are playing on the Cheney Normal School football team. Maury Nelson of Peach, James Tierney of Harrington and Elmo Bond of Davenport were part of the team that beat Ellensburg Normal School 33-0....
1 years ago Harrington defeated Odessa in the Football game played at Harrington by a score of 13-0. Superior plunging by the Harrington backs and the failure of the Odessa line to hold at the crucial moments tells the story of the game. A Spokane man was arrested on the farm of D. M. Hickox for threatening the farmer with a rifle after Hickox ordered the man off his property. The Spokane man and a friend were hunting on the farmer’s property without permission. The hunter was brought before Justice J. P. Cruser in R...
1 years ago A matron from a Yakima detention home came to get Rose Gardner and Lucille Hall. The girls escaped from the home several weeks ago and were arrested in Reardan for vagrancy and sentenced to 10 days in jail. The local sheriff’s office recovered a Ford coupe that had been stolen from Wenatchee. The car was abandoned here last week alongside the Tribune apartments. When the owner came for his car he was pleased to find in had not been damaged. Governor Hart has proclaimed October 13 a legal holiday because C...
DAVENPORT - The Lincoln County Fair announced the following animal awards presented to participants during the Aug. 22-24 event: Beef Fitting and Showing 4-H Junior - Mason Lewis of Odessa, Reserve Champion; and Quincy Carter-Reed of Deer Park, Grand Champion. 4-H Intermediate - Finn Cushman of Reardan, Grand Champion; Addison O'Connell of Davenport, Reserve Champion. 4-H Senior - Case Brown of Spokane, Reserve Champion; and Morgan Lewis of Odessa, Grand Champion and Overall...
DAVENPORT — Lincoln County Commissioners on Saturday presented the Commissioner Award Buckle to two local youth who exemplify what the Lincoln County Fair is all about. This year’s award winners are Kailyn Dafler of Harrington and Levi Wilson of Almira. The awards were presented by Commissioner Jo M. Gilchrist. Dafler is in her first year as a Harrington FFA member; its also her first year showing livestock. “She decided to jump in with both feet and start off with a market steer, which is a lot of work,” Gilchrist said in...
1 years ago Deputy Sheriff Cecil Fisher led a party the raided the home of Arthur Haight near the Creston Ferry. Haight was arrested after a still, mash and moonshine were discovered. Mr Haight was released on a $250 bond and will appear for trial next month. The Columbia Hotel, former centerpiece of social activities in Davenport, will finally be torn down after sitting in disrepair and abandonment for 5 years. The building was purchased by Senator Charles Myers. Senator Myers has plans for an automobile service station...
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...
REARDAN — The Reardan-Edwall School District will host an open house at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 29, offering an opportunity for families and community members to meet teachers and staff, try a school lunch and explore various information tables. The event will feature informational tables on a wide range of topics, including nutrition, the school-based health center We Care, Recap, the trap shooting club, band boosters, athletic boosters, P.I.E. Group, FFA, FCCLA, the Youth Sports Mentorship Program, transportation, f...
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...
DAVENPORT — If one is having trouble waiting another two months for their rodeo fix at the Lincoln County Fair and Rodeo, they’re in luck. The Davenport Junior Rodeo, hosted by Friends of the Fair, is Friday, June 21 and Saturday, June 22. Youths as young as three years old and as “old” as 18 will be competing in all sorts of rodeo events. Competition begins at 4 p.m. Friday and noon Saturday. The Eastern Washington Junior Rodeo Association-sanctioned event is free to attend both nights. “There’ll be lots of local kids,...
REARDAN — The Earth has orbited around the Sun 120 times since Mule Days began, and unless that rhythm concludes in the next two days, another Mule Days is on tap Saturday, June 1. The festivities start with parade registration on Spokane Avenue in front of Reardan High School between 7-9:45 a.m. Meanwhile, at 9 a.m., car show registration begins at the southwest corner of Town Park. Participants will line up for the Kiddie Parade at the corner of Cedar Street and Spokane Avenue at 9:30 a.m. Then, the main parade marches d...
PULLMAN - A Reardan High School student set to graduate next weekend will spend the next school year serving as the Washington FFA State Secretary. Senior Ashley Landt was elected to the position at the State FFA Convention Saturday, May 11. Landt, a 5-year member of the Reardan FFA Chapter, was selected from 13 other candidates for the position. She will begin her duties as Secretary with a base camp training June 18, which is 10 days after graduation. "I was surprised,"...
Odessa's FFA chapter has received a $40,000 check from the FFA Foundation to help pay for a new tractor for Tractor Driving competitions. The grant was applied for by advisor HaLee Walter and will also help fund plant science curriculum supplies. The tractor will be used by students and school district staff....
DAVENPORT - Local FFA District 5 Officers were elected here last Wednesday, May 22. And two locals were among those elected. The new Officer team includes Vice President Shelby Hargrave and Secretary Titus Griffin, both of Davenport. Other officers include President Gus Suksdorf and Treasurer Katy Belles of Liberty and Reporter Rylee Saguid and Sentinel Aubrey Gardiner of Riverside. Davenport FFA advisor Todd Hargrave said 16 candidates were considered from FFA chapters at...
ODESSA — The School Board approved three teacher hires at a regular meeting Wednesday, May 22. The Board unanimously agreed to hire Joshua Clark as a full-time third-grade teacher, Charlie King as a half-time kindergarten teacher and Kristen Sebesta as a half-time kindergarten teacher and half-time MTSS interventionist. In other business, the Board scheduled a special meeting for noon Thursday, June 6 to approve a budget extension and a workshop at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 12 to plan for next school year. Also approved w...
