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ODESSA - A local man "just trying to give back" to his community and neighbors has received an Angel Flight award. Stan Dammel, 80, was recently awarded a trophy for providing 200 flights to people who needed to travel to distant locations for medical procedures and doctors appointments. Dammel said he flew his first Angel Flight 20 years ago and "just kept plugging along." Before he knew it, he hit the 200 million milestone and received a trophy in the mail. "It was kind of...
ODESSA - A local couple active throughout the community is serving as grand marshals for this year's Deutchesfest. Ed and Dee Deife will lead the Deutchesfest Grand Parade at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, through downtown. "It is an honor," Ed said of being named a co-grand marshal with his wife. "Partly, it just means we're old and have been around along time. "Credit certainly goes to the people we've worked with." The couple was selected as grand marshals this year for their...
ODESSA — A local man remains in the Lincoln County Jail while authorities work out details over a possible mental health competency examination. Arthur James Banko, 68, of Odessa, is being held in the jail without bail while authorities determine if he is competent to stand trial after allegedly threatening to kill another resident, cut his head off and put it on a fence post. As of Tuesday, Sept. 17, Banko remained in jail on multiple charges including felony harassment-threat to kill, exhibiting/displaying/carrying a w...
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. Sept. 9 Traffic Stops: 3 7:50 a.m. - Nuisance reported to Nine Ross St apartments 9, Davenport. 9:17 a.m. – Civil situation, no location provided. 9:46 a.m. – Civil situation, no location provided. 10:44 a.m. – Assau...
Bernice Melcher Feb. 15, 1932 - Sept. 3, 2024 Bernice Melcher, 92 passed away peacefully on Sept. 3, 2024, at her home in Odessa, Wash. She was born Feb. 15, 1932, to John and Matilda Tillie, Frieske Lobe in Odessa, Wash. She married Kenneth Melcher on Aug. 21, 1949, and they celebrated 65 years together. Bernice was preceded in death by her parents, husband Ken 2015, brothers Leonard, Harold, and Clinton Lobe; sisters Alma Lobe and Doris Melcher; and half-brother Steve Lobe....
1 years ago At present it is almost impossible to get a home in Odessa. As of the start of the school year all available homes in Odessa are occupied, indicating an increase in population which is contrary to current thought that population was on the decline. A fourth incendiary fire happened in Edwall. The fire was discovered at the Nick Klein residence early in the morning of the 14th. It seems coincidental that all four fires have been late on the 13th or early on the 14th. The four previous fires destroyed two grain...
Davenport birthdays Sept. 19: Jeff Wilkie, Ryker Wagner Sept. 20: Treana Briggs, Dawn Canfield, Benson Zaugg Sept. 21: Cynthia Tucker Sept. 22: Shawndale Smith, Tanner Abbott, Grady Gants, Joel Odenrider, Laura Bilodeaux Sept. 23: Aaron Jacobsen, Tamera Gunning, Meghan King, Navia Bowdish, Blaine Peone Sept. 24: Roberta Hein, Jim Reinbold, Kolt Skalisky Sept. 25: Keni Deal, Norm Brock, Nita Woodland-Hollis Davenport anniversaries Sept. 20: Doug and Holly Branch Sept. 22: Joe and Lynn Coppersmith Sept. 24: Clay and Sidney...
DAVENPORT - The Odessa Junior Livestock 4-H Club members put their hard work on display at the Lincoln County Fair last month entering a variety of projects, from baking and Lego creations to livestock animals they raised. Representing Odessa in the beef barn were Morgan and Mason Lewis and Simon King. Our club president, Morgan Lewis, showed her heifer, Daisy, and two steers, Maverick and Mike. She was awarded a belt buckle for Overall Showman. Simon King showed his steer,...
DAVENPORT - The Gorillas made their return to 11-man football Saturday, Sept. 14, on their home field. But the visiting Tonasket Tigers reminded them how different the game is from 8-mail ball. The Tigers won the 2B matchup, 38-26. The first half of the game was a back-and forth battle, with the Gorillas taking the ball down the field and scoring on their first drive, with a pass from quarterback Bennett Wagner to wide receiver Joel Odenrider. The conversion failed and the...
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. Sept. 2 Traffic stop: 15 12:01 a.m. – Domestic verbal, no location given. 12:01 a.m. – Suspicious circumstances, no location given. 12:12 a.m. – Medical call, 90 year old female lifted for assistance on North Mur...
One of my favorite seasons is quickly approaching-- the fall season. Fall brings so many wonderful aromas and colorful tree leaves, fun events such as county and state fairs along with fair food, Deutschesfest, apple cider, homemade apple strudel, and sporting events like football and volleyball. This is also a time of season when things start to change. The weather gets cooler, tree leaves start to change in color and begin to fall from their branches. We put away the shorts and t-shirts and don our warmer outerwear. Typical...
Davenport birthdays Sept. 12: Chris Harper, Chloe Morgan, Elijah Morgan, Colt Johnston, Kasara Storer, Sept. 13: Sara Jacobsen, Danyel Deane, Kristen Wilkie Sept. 14: Floyd Warwick Sept. 15: Sabrina Warwick, Greg Buchmann, Max Mielke, Stan Reider, Daxton Sewall, Susan Dashiell, Michael Dodson Sept. 16: Leona Carr, Marilyn Dorgan, David Forest, Richard Hayes,Donna Mathis Sept. 17: Dave Anderson, Torri Mielke, Megan Hayes Sept. 18: Alice Nachtigal Davenport anniversaries Sept. 12: Erich and Janelle Hein Sept. 13: Weston and...
1 years ago Duck season is set for opening on Tuesday, the bag limit is 20 ducks per week. Since the season starts one half hour before sunrise, the following Odessa businesses will not be opening until eleven in the morning: The Quality Store, Odessa Hardware and Implement, Farmers and Merchants Bank, Michaelsen & Koth, W. H. Luher & Co., and First National Bank. Davenport Schools opened Monday for the upcoming term. Enrollment is 215 in grade school and 115 in the High School. The freshman class has 35 members and the 8th...
German Hot Potato Salad, a savory side dish to accompany grilled sausage or pork chops, is another dish served during Odessa’s Deutchesfest. Originally served by the Royal Neighbors organization, the following recipe is very close to the version served by current organizations, and is in reasonable amounts for family dining. German Hot Potato Salad 6 medium russet potatoes 6 slices bacon 1/4 cup finely minced onion 2 Tbsp granulated sugar 2 tsp salt 1/3 cup cider vinegar 1...
The Odessa Tigers boys football team opened the season at home with a 78-6 shellacking of the Columbia (Hunters) Lions. Pictured seniors Sean DeVore (No. 22) and Tucker Walter (No. 32) corral the Lions quarterback. This week, Odessa (1-0)travels to Oroville to take on the Hornets. The game will be the season-opener for Oroville....
ODESSA — The annual Deutchesfest celebration is expected to draw runners to town Saturday, Sept. 16. That’s when the annual Deutchesfest Fun Run/Walk is set. The event begins with registration from 7:45-8:15 a.m. in the town park. The race starts at 8:30 a.m. Runners will have a choice of distances; a 5K run/walk and a 10K run are planned. The court has one steep hill about 650 yards long, organizers said. That hill is at the half-mile mark. Other than that, the course is generally flat, organizers said, noting that only abo...
MOSES LAKE — The Odessa Tigers girls volleyball team got off to a difficult start to the 2024 season Tuesday, Sept. 10. The local girls lost 3-1 on the road at Moses Lake Christian Academy. Makenzie Lutz had 6 kills for Odessa and Jordyn Lewis added 10 assists. Hadyn Reynolds had 8 digs in the loss. The Tigers (0-1) were slated to host Valley Christian (1-0) in their home volleyball opener on Thursday night, Sept. 12. Valley Christian was coming into the game with a 3-0 sweep of Cusick on Tuesday, Sept. 10. The Record-Times w...
SURPLUS PROPERTY Lincoln County Fire Protection District # 3, Odessa WA, has declared the following to be surplus property: 1) 2011 Altec 40ft. bucket attachment. The attachment is currently mounted on a 2011 International truck. The successful bidder will be responsible for removing bucket attachment from said truck in a professional manner, and will be required to provide all tools and equipment to perform removal. Removal shall occur in LCFPD #3’s yard located at 108 East Railroad ave. in Odessa WA, unless other a...
ODESSA — A local man is being held in the Lincoln County Jail in Davenport after allegedly threatening to shoot another man, cut his head off and put in on a fence post. Arthur James Banko, 68, of Odessa, is being held on $100,000 bail following a Sept. 3 arraignment for felony harassment-threat to kill in Lincoln County Superior Court. In addition, he is charged with exhibiting/displaying/carrying a weapon with intent to intimidate and violation of an anti-harassment protection order. Another hearing in the case has been s...
DAVENPORT — Athletes countywide will be returning to action this week as the fall 2024 school sports season officially kicks off. Davenport, Odessa and Reardan football teams all hit the field Friday night for their season-openers. After struggling to field a full football team last year, the Davenport Gorillas are back. They Gorillas will be on the field in Mabton, where they will face the Class 2B Vikings. The Vikings managed to field an 11-man team last year, but they went winless for eight games, before a victory over H...
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. Aug. 26 Traffic Stops: 4 12:23 a.m. – Report of a possible “tip” about a Brian Wing who might be driving to rob an individual, no location given. 3:33 a.m. – Juvenile problem on 120 South Oak St, Rearden. 4:47 a.m. ...
1 years ago The Pacific Telephone and Telegraph company moved overnight from the Wilson building to the Smith residence. The move happened during the nigh and the long distance line was only out of commission for about 20 minutes. A crew of ten men worked on the job. The Blue Mouse theater was sold by owner E.O. Gabrielson to E. C. Gehrke fo Chelan. The new owner will move his family to Davenport and take possession of the theater next week. Almira assistant postmaster Lois E.Milner was indicted by a federal grand jury in S...
DAVENPORT — The Lincoln County Fair has announced the following non-animal awards for the Aug. 22-24 event: Educational Displays Open Adult — Nikki Ensor of Davenport, Best of Show, photography Educational Posters 4-H Junior — Tyler Jenness of Davenport, Special Award, Ruminant Stomach; Parker Clouse of Davenport, Best of Show, What are Scrapie Tags?; and Kylie Llewellyn of Almira, Best of Show, How to Care for a Lamb. 4-H Intermediate — Connor Clouse of Davenport, Best of Show, Types of Chicken Combs; and Addison O’Conne...
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 birthdays Sept. 5: Kerri McGuire, Emmett Prewitt, Austin Anderson, Raychell Sand Sept. 7: Tammie Buck, Luke McCluskey Sept. 8: Audrey Oehlwein Sept. 9: Roy Alspach Sept. 10: Savannah Plasencia, Scottie Kilps Davenport anniversaries Sept. 6: Scott and Debbie Hutsell Sept. 7: Brian and Morgan Morcom, Brett and Jordan Alspach, Lance and Melissa Johnson Sept. 8: Jesse and Jill Morrison, Cody and Libby Murdock, Matt and Desirae Wagner Sept. 9: Nick and Debbie Marriott Sept. 10: Cody and Shae Parker, Tom and Samantha...
