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  • LaMoureaux signs with Umpqua College

    Drew Lawson, The Record-Times|Updated Apr 28, 2023

    REARDAN - The first girls wrestler in school history to make the state Mat Classic is going to compete in college. Senior Vaea LaMoureaux signed with Umpqua College in Roseburg, Oregon Tuesday, April 18. Umpqua College competes in the Northwest Athletic Conference and is coached by Anthony Weerheim. LaMoureaux said a college athletics career wasn't top of mind until her junior year began to wind down. "If you told me at the beginning of the year last year that colleges were...

  • Rainwater signs with Utah Tech Trailblazers

    Drew Lawson, The Record-Times|Updated Apr 28, 2023

    DAVENPORT - Tennessee Rainwater has found his college home. The senior who was the best player on the state championship boys basketball team announced his commitment to the Utah Tech Trailblazers Wednesday, April 19. Rainwater, who received two Division I offers, chose the Trailblazers of the Western Athletic Conference over Idaho State of the Big Sky. He made his decision shortly after visiting Utah Tech in St. George last weekend. "It was a beautiful campus with great...

  • Earth Day observations

    Updated Apr 28, 2023

    Reardan students took a short field trip to Audubon Lake Friday, April 21 for Earth Day. Speakers from the Lincoln County Conservation District and Spokane Audubon Society spoke to students, who had the chance to look through the lake's blind to observe the various waterfowl on the surface....

  • History in the making

    Updated Apr 28, 2023

    The Lincoln County Historical Society is getting ready for the Museum's seasonal opening May 20. This year's society is, from left to right, Sheriff Gabe Gants, Lynn Maurer, Secretary Phyllis Luiten, Vice President Jim Golden, Treasurer Irene Wilkie, Jessica Ellis, President John Stiles, Gene Stuckle, Director LaVon Stiles and Brian Curtis. Herman Sunderman is not pictured....

  • Earth Day isn't about politics

    Todd Myers|Updated Apr 28, 2023

    On Earth Day this year, I will be planting two trees in a local park. This is not a political act. And yet, there are many who will see it that way because it occurs on a day politicians and environmental activists – especially on the left – have appropriated for political purposes. By filtering environmental stewardship though the distorting lens of politics, we are losing the ability to enjoy the beautiful creation around us, making it more difficult to take actions tha...

  • "Old Time" plowing event coming up

    Drew Lawson, The Record-Times|Updated Apr 28, 2023

    DAVENPORT - For the third time, an Old Time Mule & Horse Plowing event will be hosted at a farm outside the city. The event is Saturday, April 29 and Sunday, April 30 at 42501 Four Corners Road. Roughly a dozen teamsters will harness, hitch, plow and harrow with mules and horses like famers of old did, organizer Jon Overmyer said. "We're looking at probably...ending up with 40 head of horses and mules, depending on how many each outfit brings," Overmyer said. "Probably 12...

  • Jacoby resigns as school safety officer

    Drew Lawson, The Record-Times|Updated Apr 28, 2023

    DAVENPORT — School safety officer Mike Jacoby resigned his position with the school district last week. Jacoby submitted a letter of resignation Thursday, April 20 that was approved by the school board at a regular meeting Monday, April 24. When asked for comment about his departure, Jacoby pointed to his letter of resignation. “The reason for my resignation comes from harassment received after taking measures to protect my child,” Jacoby wrote, referencing an ongoing issue between his child and another student that resul...

  • Dave Leipham

    Updated Apr 28, 2023

    Dave Leipham May 5, 1942 – Apr. 3, 2023 Dave Leipham, 81, of Lake Havasu City, Ariz., passed away on April 3, 2023. He was born on May 5, 1942, in Davenport, Wash. to his parents Albert & Margaret Leipham, who have since passed away. He is survived by his beloved wife Sharon Leipham; his children: Kurtis (Cathy) Tott and Kevin (Maureen) Tott; his grandchildren: Ashley, Kylie, and Darren; his brother Jay Leipham; sister Bonnie Acuff, and several nieces and nephews. Dave was a...

  • Birthdays and Anniversaries

    Updated Apr 28, 2023

    Davenport birthdays April 28: Sami Guhlke April 29: Brian Madison, Josh Smith, Bonnie Singer April 30: Evan Dennis, Terry Geissler, Aria Crandell May 2: Michael Ellstrom, Aubrey Atkinson, Heather Becker, Doris Ensor † May 3: Rod Pankey, Glenn Arland, Cassandra Collins, Lynne Guhlke, Charlie King, Noraly Ezenyimulu, Jacob Anderson, Riley Hennings, Mary Lou Golden † May 4: Ron Burnett, Marty Parsons, Kariya Lacy, John Dorgan † Davenport anniversaries May 1: Brian and Theresa Telford Reardan birthdays April 28: Lucy Cesar...

  • Marion (Crick) Gene Watkins

    Updated Apr 28, 2023

    Marion (Crick) Gene Watkins Mar. 30, 1945 – Apr. 11, 2023 Marion (Crick) Gene Watkins, 78, of Odessa, Wash. passed away on April 11, 2023. Crick was born to Jesse "Mick" and Lucille (Heidt) Watkins at their home in Prosser, Wash. on March 30, 1945. Crick lived a colorful life and was a jack of all trades. He often joked about being a butcher, baker and a candlestick maker because he literally had done all three. Crick served in the US Air Force from 08-18-65 to 11-25-66. After...

  • Welcome to My Kitchen

    Laura Estes|Updated Apr 28, 2023

    Spring is a good time of the year to check use-by dates on canned goods and other nonperishable food items. Though most canned foods are edible beyond the stamped date, the do begin to lose flavor and change texture. Canned black beans are often pushed to the back of the pantry because they were bought for a specific recipe that is not in season now. The beginning of outdoor events is a glimmer on the horizon, and soon, side dishes for picnics and barbeques will be in demand....

  • Odessa FBLA team places at state

    The Record-Times|Updated Apr 28, 2023

    ODESSA - 32 students from the high school here traveled to Spokane last week for the Future Business Leaders of America State Conference. The chapter was awarded the Gold Seal for Chapter of Merit. The following individual results were submitted by first-year advisor Zoe Clark. The top four finishers in each group advanced to the national conference in Atlanta in July. 1st Place in Partnership with Business Project - Melloney Deife, Grace Nelson, Holden Iverson 1st Place in...

  • Davenport FBLA team heads to state

    Natalee Hayes, Special to The Record-Times|Updated Apr 28, 2023

    DAVENPORT - Last week, 22 Davenport High School Future Business Leaders of America members traveled to Spokane to compete in the Washington FBLA State Business Leadership Conference. Members competed in a wide range of events, from Public Service Announcement to Business Plan. Davenport FBLA's efforts did not go unnoticed, as 12 out of 22 members qualified for the FBLA National Leadership Conference in Atlanta June 25-July 1. The chapter was awarded the Gold Seal Chapter...

  • Finding the fairway

    Updated Apr 28, 2023

    Davenport junior Maddox Schumacher connects on a drive during a 9-hole match at Harrington Golf and Country Club Thursday, April 20. The Gorilla golf team is winding down its regular season and preparing for postseason competition....

  • Clairmont hired as Reardan Athletic Director

    Drew Lawson, The Record-Times|Updated Apr 28, 2023

    REARDAN — The school district has its successor to Eric Nikkola in the athletic director position. Kenton Clairmont, 49, of Bonner’s Ferry was hired this week and approved by the school board Wednesday, April 26. Clairmont is currently a long-term second-grade substitute teacher at the elementary school here and will move into the athletic director position July 1. “I’ve been in athletics my whole life, so this seemed like a good next step,” Clairmont said. “I was an athlete, then a pro athlete, then a coach, then I trai...

  • Area Sports Docket

    Updated Apr 28, 2023

    Varsity games, meets and matches the week of April 28-May 4 for Davenport, Odessa, Reardan and Lind-Ritzville/Sprague/Washtucna/Harrington. All games are subject to postponement or cancellation. Saturday, Apr. 29 • Davenport, Odessa, Reardan and LRS track at Undeberg Invite in Ritzville @ 11 a.m. • Davenport baseball vs. Chewelah @ noon • Davenport softball doubleheader vs. Chewelah @ noon • Odessa baseball doubleheader vs. Springdale @ noon • LRS baseball doubleheader at Kettle Falls @ noon • LRS softball doubleheade...

  • Local teams take to the diamond

    Drew Lawson, The Record-Times|Updated Apr 28, 2023

    DAVENPORT-Lincoln County baseball and softball teams were all in action this week, with the Odessa and Reardan baseball squads being the only to pick up wins. Odessa fell to Almira-Coulee/Hartline in a doubleheader 7-1 and 21-10 Saturday, April 22. The Tigers bounced back with a 7-6 win in the first game of a doubleheader against Wellpinit Tuesday, April 26, but the Redskins exacted some revenge with a 21-10 victory in the succeeding match. The Tigers are currently 7-8 and...

  • Davenport teams win another league meet

    Drew Lawson, The Record-Times|Updated Apr 28, 2023

    DAVENPORT-A Reardan-hosted league track meet at Davenport High School had plenty of Lincoln County flavor, with the Gorillas, Screaming Eagles, Odessa, Wilbur-Creston, Almira-Coulee/Hartline and Lind-Ritzville/Sprague/Washtucna/Harrington all present Tuesday, April 25. The Gorilla boys and girls took home another team victory, while the Odessa girls and Reardan boys finished second in their respective genders. Davenport, Odessa and Reardan will all be at the Undeberg Invite...

  • PUBLIC NOTICE PROPERTY TAXES

    Updated Apr 28, 2023

    PUBLIC NOTICE PROPERTY TAXES The Lincoln County Treasurer’s Office would like to remind all Lincoln County Taxpayers that first half 2023 taxes and assessments are due April 30, 2023. Interest is due if payment is not received or postmarked by April 30, 2023. We encourage you to pay your taxes by mailing them to: Lincoln County Treasurer, PO Box 370, Davenport WA 99122, or drop off your tax payment in the secure drop box located on the North side of the courthouse. Also, you may pay your taxes or obtain tax information on t...

  • PUBLIC HEARING NOTIFICATION

    Updated Apr 28, 2023

    PUBLIC HEARING NOTIFICATION To the Citizens of Lincoln County: Please be advised that the City of Harrington will conduct an Open Public Hearing on May 10, 2023 at 7:00 P.M. during the Open Regular City Council Meeting. Location: Harrington City Hall, 11 South Third Street, Harrington, WA 99134 Purpose:To inform citizens of the North End Mobile Home Park Project, located on the southwest side of Block 5 of the City of Harrington, WA To provide information To welcome public dialog regarding this project Donna Finkbeiner, City...

  • NOTICE OF PERMANENT LEGAL SPEED LIMIT REDUCTION

    Updated Apr 28, 2023

    NOTICE OF PERMANENT LEGAL SPEED LIMIT REDUCTION Limits of Speed Reduction SR 21 MP 106.66 to MP 106.92 The Washington State Department of Transportation will be permanently reducing the speed limit on State Route 21 between Milepost 106.66 and Milepost 106.92 from 55 MPH down to 35 MP near the north and south landing of the Keller Ferry in Lincoln and Ferry Counties. The initial request was submitted by WSDOT’s Eastern Region based on a traffic study. The Washington State Patrol supports this decision. Washington State D...

  • Notice of Abandoned Vehicle Auction

    Updated Apr 28, 2023

    Notice of Abandoned Vehicle Auction First Price Sealed Bid. May 2, 2023 at Johnson Family Towing, 33435 SR 28 E, Harrington, WA. Viewing 9am, Bids Due 10am, Results 10:30am, Vehicles must be removed by 4pm. Available vehicles subject to change. Visit www.johnsonfamilytowing.com for additional details. Published April 27, 2023...

  • PUBLIC NOTICE 2023 SCHEDULE REGULAR MEETINGS

    Updated Apr 28, 2023

    PUBLIC NOTICE 2023 SCHEDULE REGULAR MEETINGS The 2023 regular Lincoln Hospital District #3 Board Meetings will be relocated to Lincoln Hospital Board Conference Room and scheduled as follows:; May 18, 2023 @ 3:30 pm; June 15, 2023 @ 1:30 pm; July 20, 2023 @ 1:30pm; August 17, 2023@ 1:30 pm; September 21, 2023 @ 3:30 pm October 19, 2023 @ 3:30 pm; November TBD, Public Hearing for 2023 Budget; November 16, 2023 @ 3:30 pm; December 21, 2023 @ 3:30 pm (third Thursday of each month). The regularly scheduled meetings will be held...

  • ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

    Updated Apr 28, 2023

    ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Town of Reardan 2022 Pavement Overlay Project – Re-Bid Sealed bids will be received until 11:00:00 a.m., Thursday, May 11th, 2023 at the Reardan Town Hall, S. 120 Oak St, PO Box 228, Reardan WA 99029. No proposals will be accepted after the above-stated time. Immediately following the above stated time, the bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Each proposal must be submitted on the prescribed form and accompanied by cash, a certified check, cashier’s check, or bid bond, payable to the Town of...

  • LINCOLN COUNTY NOTICE OF APPLICATIONAND DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS)

    Updated Apr 28, 2023

    LINCOLN COUNTY NOTICE OF APPLICATIONAND DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS)STATE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT (SEPA) (RCW 43.21C) SEPA RULES (WAC 197-11) FILE NO. SEPA – 01-23 DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL: Construction of 17038 SF addition to existing church and add 205 parking stalls. PROPONENT: Old Apostolic Lutheran Church of Davenport 35900 SR 25 N Davenport, WA 99122 LOCATION OF PROPOSAL: 35900 SR 25 N Davenport, WA 99122 LEAD AGENCY: Lincoln County Land Services DETERMINATION: The lead agency for this proposal has d...

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