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  • Welcome to My Kitchen

    Laura Estes|Updated Aug 16, 2023

    Hot weather, when temperatures reach one hundred plus, can slow garden production. Zucchinis seem to be the exception, powering through with regular production, though the skin maybe a little thicker. These hot weather summer squashes are ideal for bread, cake and cookie making, as they are a bit dryer. Garden to Table Cookbook, by Kayla Butts, is a recent addition to my collection. All the recipes are based on items you would grow in a garden or home orchard. Dark Chocolate...

  • Heat wave hits Lincoln County

    The Record-Times|Updated Aug 16, 2023

    ODESSA – An excessive heat warning was expected to expire at 11 p.m. Thursday night, Aug. 17, after several days of 100-plus degree temperatures. Meanwhile, a fire weather watch came and went overnight Wednesday and early Thursday. No records were set during this week’s heat wave. In Odessa, the temperature reached 103 degrees on both Tuesday and Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service. The forecast was for 103 degrees again on Thursday. The newspaper went to press before the heat of the day. Davenport’s high...

  • Cops & Courts

    Updated Aug 16, 2023

    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. 6 Traffic stops: 4 A Davenport woman at Safeway Apartments said a woman in a neighboring apartment was yelling at a dog. A caller from Lakeview Terrace in Grand Coulee said a man was hanging out near a tra...

  • Beat the heat

    Updated Aug 16, 2023

    7-year-old Jeremiah Stout of Davenport jumps in the pool at the Davenport Water Park on a scorching, 100-degree-plus summer day Tuesday, Aug. 15. Temperatures were expected to reach over 100 degrees Fahrenheit during three days this week....

  • Lincoln County Harvest time

    Drew Lawson, The Record-Times|Updated Aug 16, 2023

    DAVENPORT –Depending on what part of Lincoln County you're in, wheat harvest is either winding down, ramping up or right at its peak. Closer to the county seat, wheat farmers tend to be in the middle of harvest, with most Reardan-area farmers not far behind, conversations with stakeholders and farmers indicate. Further south, most Harrington farmers are nearing the end of harvest, while many Odessa-area farmers are wrapping up their harvest seasons. "As a company, we're o...

  • Legislature tying our hands

    Gabe Gants|Updated Aug 16, 2023

    Imagine for a moment there was a small brush fire creeping towards your house and you call 911 only to be told the fire department was not allowed to put out your fire. While this might sound preposterous to you, it is not far off from what the Washington Legislature is slowly doing to law enforcement in our state. To illustrate this frustration, I'd like to share a legal update with you on a few recent changes to the state law. As you are probably aware the Supreme Court of...

  • USDA sets new farm loan rates

    The Record-Times|Updated Aug 16, 2023

    WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture last week announced loan interest rates, effective Aug. 1. The department’s Farm Service Agency loans provide access to capital to help agricultural producers start or expand farming operation, purchase equipment and storage structures or meet cash flow needs. For emergency, operating and ownership loans, the agency set the rates as follows: Operating – 4.875% Ownership – 5.000%; 3.000% with joint financing. A downpayment of 1.500% is required Emergency – 3.750% For commo...

  • Managing cows in drought conditions

    Don Llewellyn|Updated Aug 16, 2023

    Note: This is Part 1 of 2 in this Beef Cattle Mythbuster series. Check out next week’s paper for Part 2. Hi everyone, I hope your summer is going well. A couple of months ago, we all thought the pastures in our region were in pretty good shape moisture-wise, but wow has that changed in a lot of places. Recently, I was invited to give a couple of talks to cattle producers. The presentations dealt with pastures and cow nutrition management within the current dry conditions a...

  • The Davenport Lions Club

    Updated Aug 16, 2023

    The Davenport Lions Club elected its new officers ahead of its first meeting coming up Sept. 5. Above, this year's officers are, from left to right - First Vice President and Lion Tamer Tim Hosking, Second Vice President Kevin Morcom, Third Vice President Keith Bailey, Board Member Garrett Linstrum, Board Member Bob Guhlke, Board Member Scott Hopkins, Board Member Rob Morcom, Secretary Jeff Ropp and Tail Twister Bill Reinbold. Not present were President Jonn Chapman and...

  • Birthdays and Anniversaries

    Updated Aug 16, 2023

    Davenport birthdays Aug. 18: Gene Hein, Renzley Gunning Aug. 19: Erich Hein, Hunter McCluskey Aug. 20: Lynn Richardson, Chris Honey, Tim Zeiler, Ryan Cash, Avery Cash, Matt Wagner, Lance Johnson Aug. 21: Peyton Smith, Johnathon Cannon, Rusty McGuire, Donna Gamache, Patti Anderson Aug. 22: Jareth Current Aug. 23: Rusty Warwick Aug. 24: Desirae Wagner, Quinton Withey, Scout Sewall Davenport anniversaries Aug. 21: Collin and Lila Woodland Aug. 22: Tony and Amanda Boggs Aug. 23: Matt and Kylee Ballance Reardan birthdays Aug. 18:...

  • Lois Virginia Kirkwood

    Updated Aug 16, 2023

    Lois Virginia Kirkwood Apr. 26, 1932 – Aug. 5, 2023 Lois Virginia Kirkwood, 90, passed away on Aug. 5, 2023, at Riverview Retirement Community in Spokane, Wash. Her creative presence lives on in the hearts of those who love her. Lois was smart, independent, artistic, funny, loving, and wise and with so much perseverance. Lois was born in Spokane, Wash, April 26, 1932, to Olin and Dora James and was raised in Davenport, Wash., on the James's wheat and cattle farm. Lois was t...

  • Museum celebrates seven years

    Byrne Bennett, The Record-Times|Updated Aug 16, 2023

    REARDAN – Approximately 400 people flocked to the Inland Northwest Rail Museum on Saturday, Aug. 12, to celebrate the museum's seventh anniversary. Many of the visitors purchased train tickets allowing them the opportunity to be the first passengers in 55 years to ride in two restored railroad cars on a short segment of the museum's tracks. Prior to boarding the Spokane, Portland & Seattle, Mount St. Helens buffet lounge car and the Great Northern passenger car, visitors snack...

  • William G Hein (Bill)

    Updated Aug 16, 2023

    William G Hein (Bill) Feb 24, 1939 – June 24, 2023 William G Hein (Bill) passed peacefully surrounded by his wife, children and siblings June 24, 2023 after a brief battle with leukemia. Bill was born in Reardan, Wash., on Feb. 24, 1939. Bill grew up in a farming family just west of Reardan, the 4th of 5 children. He graduated from Reardan High school in 1957. He was an outstanding high school athlete and an avid hunter. He served honorably in the Air National Guard. Bill atte...

  • Pastor's Corner

    Rev. Pierce Chadburn|Updated Aug 16, 2023

    Note: This is Part 1 of a sermon from July 4, 2021 and is slightly adapted from the original. Part 2 will be in next week’s issue of The Record-Times. Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen! Today’s Gospel (Luke 5:1-11) is the miraculous catch of fish and the calling of Peter, James, and John as “fishers of men.” It’s not a sermon or a parable but a history, so it does not teach us directly by words of instruction but indirectly by words of example. It has much to teach us, but the main...

  • ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

    Updated Aug 16, 2023

    ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS TOWN OF ODESSA DRYING BEDS AND LIFT STATION REPLACEMENT PROJECT Sealed bids will be received until 3:00:00 P.M., Friday, September 8, 2023 at the Odessa Town Hall, 21 E 1st Ave, (PO Box 218), Odessa, Washington 99159, at which time the bids will be publicly opened and read aloud for the construction of the improvements. The project generally consists of demolition of the existing lift station equipment, abandonment of the existing wet well, and construction of a new lift station. The project will also i...

  • Looking Back

    Compiled by Drew Lawson, The Record-Times|Updated Aug 16, 2023

    1 years ago Farmers reported a good weight yield averaging about 35 bushels to the acre. Practically every Lincoln County office asked for an increase in the budget for the next year. Amelia Hieb petitioned for a divorce from her husband, Julius Hieb on claims that he was taking her clothes, selling them and squandering the profits. 75 years ago Dealers fought a freight car shortage as wheat harvest passed the season’s peak. The Lincoln Lumber company sawmill on Lake Roosevelt was rebuilt for over $1 million after being d...

  • ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS CITY OF DAVENPORT SCRUB SEAL PROJECT

    Updated Aug 16, 2023

    ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS CITY OF DAVENPORT SCRUB SEAL PROJECT Sealed bids will be received at Davenport City Hall, 411 Morgan Street, PO Box 26, Davenport, WA 99122, until 10:00:00 am, Thursday August 31, 2023, at which time the bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Base Bid: The base bid work generally consists of completing a scrub seal over approximately 14,390 SY of existing asphalt and including a fog seal over the finished scrub seal. Contractor shall also replace striping on Adams Road after completion. Contractor...

  • NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

    Updated Aug 16, 2023

    NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE FILE NO: 21-00108WA Pursuant to RCW 61.24 et seq. Grantor(s) of Deed of Trust Dean A. Scroggie and Adrienne J. Scroggie Current Beneficiary Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC Current Trustee Affinia Default Services, LLC Current Mortgage Servicer Flagstar Bank, N.A. Deed of Trust Recording Number (Ref. #) 2012 0459989 Parcel Number(s) 0701- 019-003000 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee will on August 25, 2023, at 09:00 A.M. at Front Entrance, Pioneer Title Co., of Washington, 403 L...

  • PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS

    Updated Aug 16, 2023

    PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR SPOKANE COUNTY NO. 23-4-01680-32 In the Matter of the Estate of: SALLY J. RUX, Deceased. The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the deceased must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal...

  • LINCOLN COUNTY NOTICE TO CONSULTANTS

    Updated Aug 16, 2023

    LINCOLN COUNTY NOTICE TO CONSULTANTS FOR GEIB BRIDGE REPLACEMENT G-1041, GERALD ZELLMER BRIDGE REPLACEMENT G-1042, AND BLENZ BRIDGE REHABILITATION G-1043 Lincoln County is soliciting interest from consulting firms with expertise in bridge engineering and drafting bridge plans. This agreement will last until approximately December 2025, with the option for Lincoln County to extend the timeframe for additional time and money if necessary. Deliverables need to be done by June 1, 2024. “Request for Qualifications” (RFQ) will be...

  • NOTICE OF SURRENDER OF PRELIMINARY PERMIT

    Updated Aug 16, 2023

    NOTICE OF SURRENDER OF PRELIMINARY PERMIT (July 10, 2023) UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION Daybreak Power, Inc. Project No. 15088-000 Take notice that Daybreak Power, Inc., permittee for the proposed Halverson Canyon Pumped Storage Project No. 15088, has requested that its preliminary permit be terminated. The permit was issued on June 28, 2021 and would have expired on May 31, 2025. The project would have been located at the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation’s Lake Roosevelt in Lincoln County, W...

  • Odessa Ministerial Community Association held its annual Baseball and Picnic

    Updated Aug 16, 2023

    The Odessa Ministerial Community Association held its annual Baseball and Picnic at the High School Sunday, Aug. 13. Here, Paul Sheldon comes up to bat with Brian Schorzman doing the catching....

  • Comments sought on Seven Bays

    The Record-Times|Updated Aug 16, 2023

    SEVEN BAYS-- The National Park Service at Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area is seeking public input about site amenity improvements at Seven Bays Marina. As one of the busiest concessions-operated marinas and boat launches on the lake, these improvements are critical to address deferred maintenance and provide a safer, more accessible park facility, the Recreation Area said in a press release. The rehabilitation is planned for 2025. Public input is encouraged and welcomed from Aug. 21 to Sept. 20, 2023, online at the...

  • Rope em', cowboy

    Updated Aug 16, 2023

    Team ropers header Bobby Winn of Reardan and heeler Jesse James Kirby of Cheney were among the competitors Thursday, Aug. 10, at the Omak Stampede and World-Famous Suicide Race. The local duo tied for seventh-place with Cole Garland and Dillon Bahem with a time of 7.6 seconds. Each of the four took home $1,348....

  • FishFest coming in September

    The Record-Times|Updated Aug 16, 2023

    GRAND COULEE –Locals are invited to join Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area for a free, family friendly fishing festival Saturday Sept. 9. Lake Roosevelt has partnered with other federal, state, and non-profit agencies sharing the same goal to teach local youth fishing skills and provide education about water safety, aquatic invasive species, and more. The event takes place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Spring Canyon, about two miles east of Grand Coulee off State Highway 174. The first 300 youth ages 14 and under will r...

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