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  • Soliday goal gets Davenport past Reardan

    Byrne Bennett, The Record-Times|Updated Oct 28, 2022

    REARDAN–Top-notch defense was on display Oct. 20, as the soccer teams from Reardan and Davenport played to a scoreless tie until Gorillas' freshman Glenna Soliday drilled a ball into the Screaming Eagles' net with less than one minute to play in the game. Davenport's offense spent much of the night at Reardan's end of the field. Its relentless attack kept Reardan goalkeeper Jaylee Abrahamson on her toes as she stopped shot after shot until Soliday's late game heroics. "I s...

  • Riverside defeats Reardan in home finale

    Byrne Bennett, The Record-Times|Updated Oct 28, 2022

    REARDAN-The Riverside Rams dealt the Screaming Eagles volleyball team a loss on Oct. 22, in Reardan's last home match of the season. Riverside, who plays in the Northeast 1A league, won the four-set match 25-16, 22-25, 27-25, 25-16. Riverside bookended their winning match with superior offensive play that kept Reardan's players on their heels. In the first and fourth sets, the Rams started fast and cruised to 25-16 wins. The excitement started in the second set. Riverside took...

  • Odessa Booster Club raises $50,000

    Ashley Parkinson, The Record-Times|Updated Oct 28, 2022

    ODESSA–The Athletic Booster Club raised $50,000 before expenses at their annual auction on Friday, Oct. 21. A total of 165 tickets were sold by Travis Schuh and Odessa Drug. The Booster Club and volunteers decorated the community center where the auction took place in The Tiger's theme. Each table had fresh bread and croissants with garlic or sweet honey butter. There were also dessert auction envelopes placed on the tables, and this was continued and started in 2021, where e...

  • Applications available for Davenport Christmas Care Project

    The Record-Times|Updated Oct 28, 2022

    DAVENPORT--Applications for the Christmas Care Project are currently available for families who need assistance with gifts and a holiday meal for Christmas. The applications can be picked up at the Davenport Post Office, NEW Alliance Counseling and Davenport Elementary school office. There is also the option to fill out and submit the application online at www.davenportwa.us. This year’s deadline for applications is Tuesday, Nov.15. Any family living in the Davenport School District is welcome to apply. In past years, the D...

  • Fire burn lifted at Lake Roosevelt

    The Record-Times|Updated Oct 28, 2022

    COULEE DAM--Effective 12:01 am Friday, Oct. 21, campfires were allowed in established fire rings in campgrounds and day-use areas and on lakeshores below the high-water mark throughout Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area. Charcoal grills are also allowed at this time. Regulations require beach campfires to be less than three feet in diameter and must be at least ten feet from the nearest beach logs, structure or vegetation. In addition, one can’t use or create rock rings for beach fires or dig pits for fires. Fires m...

  • School board approves job postings

    Drew Lawson, The Record-Times|Updated Oct 28, 2022

    DAVENPORT—The school board approved posting for three new jobs needed in the district and heard several department presentations at its regular meeting Monday, Oct. 24. The district will look to hire a director of plant operations, which includes overseeing facilities, maintenance and kitchen and an assistant director of plant operations. “We really need two capable people in these roles,” board chair Deanna Fitzpatrick said. Facilities director Joe Coppersmith submitted his resignation effective Nov. 18. The board also...

  • Meet the candidates for Treasurer

    Compiled by Ashley Parkinson, The Record-Times|Updated Oct 28, 2022

    DAVENPORT- Election Day is coming up Tuesday, Nov 8 and Lincoln County voters will have two choices for treasurer: Emily Lybbert Hansen and Brad Sweet. The following candidates submitted the following information and answered two identical questions to help voters get to know them better. Emily Lybbert Hansen Bio: Position Sought: Treasurer Age: 53 Family: Married with 3 adult children + 5 grandchildren Hometown: Warden Current city of residence: Davenport Relevant Experience: Lincoln County Deputy Treasurer, Government...

  • Senate, Congressional and judiciary races on state ballot

    Drew Lawson, The Record-Times|Updated Oct 28, 2022

    DAVENPORT—Much local interest in this year’s general election revolves around contested county races for Sheriff, Treasurer and Commissioner and a capital levy running in Reardan. However, races and measures with statewide and national impacts are also going before the voters in ballots that were mailed last week. Ballots must be postmarked by 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8. Voters will choose between incumbent Democrat Patty Murray of Seattle and Republican challenger Tiffany Smiley of Pasco in a seat for U.S. Senate that Mur...

  • Birthdays and Anniversaries

    The Record-Times|Updated Oct 28, 2022

    Davenport birthdays Oct. 28: Sandy Janke, Aliyah Leap Oct. 29: Jason Wandling, Gary Cursi, Lindsey McCluskey Oct. 30: Brooks Bennett, Chris Tareski, Kamryn Dehn, Terry Reed, Rowan Janke, Shane Hopkins Oct. 31: Arnie Ulstad Nov. 1: Rita Sawyer, Erin Fletcher Nov. 2: Stacey Friedland, Peri Kersten Nov. 3: Grant Wagner, Julie Van Roy, Dalton Wilkie, Bonnie Warwick, Robert Tarbert ♱ Davenport anniversaries Oct. 28: Mel and Sandy Janke Oct. 30: Rick and Debbie Roemer Oct. 31: Chris and Cara Phillips, Tom and Sheryl Withey, A...

  • Train museum hosts spookalicious event

    Byrne Bennett, The Record-Times|Updated Oct 28, 2022

    REARDAN-Before your eyes can adjust to the dark, a bone-chilling scream buckles your knees. This is not your typical train that's parked at the Inland Northwest Rail Museum. It's haunted. In fact, it's full of zombies, ghouls and goblins, all waiting to give its passengers the heebie-jeebies. There's a frightening surprise around every corner. Zombie Wedding is the theme for this year's inaugural Halloween event, hosted by the museum. Admission to the museum includes the...

  • Reardan's top-rated FFA team to compete at nationals

    Byrne Bennett, The Record-Times|Updated Oct 28, 2022

    REARDAN–After winning at the state level three Reardan students will take their winning presentation to Indianapolis, Indiana, where they will compete at the National FFA Convention, Oct. 26-29. The Agriculture Issues Forum is a competition in which teams from each state present information on agricultural issues relevant to their communities. Reardan's team, consisting of Andrew Schulz, Ashley Landt and Tyler Clouse, will deliver their 13-minute presentation titled, "Will W...

  • Gorillas victim to Homecoming Crusade

    Drew Lawson, The Record-Times|Updated Oct 28, 2022

    DAVENPORT-On the first cold game night this season, the Gorillas looked more chilled than its opponent. The Northwest Christian Crusaders came to town and knocked off Davenport 20-14 to spoil hopes of a Homecoming triumph and end the Gorillas' chances of competing for a state playoff berth. The loss dropped Davenport to 3-3 in league and 4-3 overall with one regular season game remaining. Northwest Christian picked up just its second win of the season, improving to 2-5...

  • Area sports docket

    The Record-Times|Updated Oct 28, 2022

    Varsity games, meets and matches the week of Oct. 28-Nov. 3 for Davenport, Odessa, Reardan and Lind-Ritzville/Sprague/Harrington. All games are subject to postponement or cancellation. Friday, Oct. 28 Reardan football at Kettle Falls @ 6 p.m. Davenport football at Chewelah @ 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29 Davenport and Reardan cross country at Regionals in Chewelah @ 11 a.m. Odessa volleyball vs. Wellpinit (Senior Night) @ noon Odessa football vs. Inchelium @ 1 p.m. LRS football at Asotin @ 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1 Davenport and...

  • Liberty spoils Reardan's homecoming

    Byrne Bennett, The Record-Times|Updated Oct 28, 2022

    REARDAN-The Liberty Lancers came to town on Oct. 21 and busted the Screaming Eagles' party. Prior to the homecoming football game, family and friends honored the team's seniors with flowers and balloons. The festive mood did not last long. Costly turnovers and miscues allowed Liberty to make big plays that carried them to a 21-0 victory. The first quarter was evenly matched; each team's defense holding their opponent's offense in check. That changed when Lancers' quarterback...

  • Starkel shines in win over ACH

    Ashley Parkinson, The Record-Times|Updated Oct 28, 2022

    ODESSA- Senior Gage Starkel scored six out of the seven touchdowns in the Odessa Tigers versus Almira-Coulee-Hartline Warriors Senior Night matchup Saturday, Oct. 22. Starkel's efforts were key in Odessa's 56-14 victory. During the first quarter, ACH's Carter Pitts scored the game's first touchdown with a successful two-point conversion. Pitts had two carries for a total of 141 yards. The Tigers and Warriors appeared to be evenly matched until Starkel returned with a...

  • Gorillas drop a pair of matches

    Drew Lawson, The Record-Times|Updated Oct 28, 2022

    DAVENPORT-After a hot stretch near the end of the regular season, the Gorillas didn't conclude their final two matches like they wanted to, dropping matches to Chewelah and Liberty. Davenport still accomplished something it didn't last year...being one of eight schools to qualify for the District 7 tournament next week. The Gorillas went to last Thursday's match against the Cougars in a three-way tie with Reardan and Northwest Christian for fifth place in the league....

  • The first Noelle goal sends Reardan to districts

    Byrne Bennett, The Record-Times|Updated Oct 28, 2022

    SPOKANE–The Screaming Eagles faced Kettle Falls in NE2B soccer action on Senior Night, Oct. 24. Behind Noelle Raczykowski's dominating performance, the Screaming Eagles defeated the Bulldogs 4-1. The win qualified them to play in a tiebreaker game on Oct. 25 at Saint George's School. The winner of that game would proceed to the district playoffs. The opponent? Kettle Falls. In their first matchup, the teams played much of the game in the middle of the field. Reardan's d...

  • Cops and Courts

    Updated Oct 28, 2022

    INCIDENT LOG Editor’s note: Most items in this section reflect the starting point for response by local police and emergency agencies. Oct. 17 Traffic stops: 10 • A Harrington woman reported a poorly driven white truck on Rocklyn and Coffeepot Roads heading toward the city. • A Davenport man reported a man on his lot yelling “at the top of his lungs” on Ruffed Grouse Lane near Hawk Creek. • A caller said his daughter punched her sister in the face because she wouldn’t let her go through her stuff. • A juvenile proble...

  • Welcome to My Kitchen

    Laura Estes|Updated Oct 27, 2022

    Casseroles are perfect for fall days. Fragrant and warm from the oven, they make for cozy evening meals. Casseroles that are quick to fix or easy to prepare ahead are a boon to area cooks. With some area eating establishments closing for the winter and others shutting down permanently, I have been getting requests for ideas of what to fix when you can’t fill in with take out. Cheeseburger Rice, a recipe I found on the Minute Rice box nearly 30 years ago, is one of my go to mai...

  • Kenneth Dale Carpenter

    Updated Oct 27, 2022

    Jan. 16, 1952 – Oct. 15, 2022 Oct. 15, 2022. Opening Day of Hunting Season, at sunrise, Kenneth Dale Carpenter, known by all as Ken, went on his final hunt. It was a fitting day for a lifelong avid hunter, though given the choice he would have chosen after the season. Ken was born Jan. 16, 1952, to Dale and Charlotte (Staffanson) Carpenter. They lived on a small dairy farm 2 miles west of Tampico, Wash., for the first six years of his life where his love of hunting began. The...

  • Darleen Joyce Kagele

    Updated Oct 27, 2022

    Apr. 30, 1935 –Oct. 16, 2022 Darleen Joyce Kagele, 87, passed away Sun., Oct. 16, 2022, in Odessa, Wash. Darleen was born on Apr. 30, 1935, to Robert and Esther (Hemmerling) Schlimmer in Odessa, Wash. She was the oldest of four children: sisters, Terri Carlson and Colleen Titcomb, and brother, Robert Schlimmer. Darleen graduated from Odessa High School in 1953. Upon the conclusion of high school, she attended Lee College, a Christian University in Tennessee, to pursue m...

  • Philip A. Denison

    Updated Oct 27, 2022

    Jul. 30, 1936 – Oct. 11, 2022 Philip A. Denison, 86, a lifetime resident of the Spokane Indian Reservation passed away Oct. 11, 2022. He was born on Jul. 30, 1936 on the family homestead on the Spokane Indian reservation to Jess and Clara Denison. Philip grew up on the reservation and attended school. After high school Philip joined the US Army and served his country honorably. After returning home Philip worked at various jobs including working for the Lincoln County S...

  • Letter to the Editor

    Updated Oct 27, 2022

    This in follow up to the article written by Drew Lawson in the last publication on October 20, 2022. First off, I would like to say I am that ex-wife of the man with pending charges of rape of our daughter. I am absolutely horrified and mortified that this article was written and I was not notified this was going to be published. Many people have reached out in concern of the material that was in the article. If you have to put a “WARNING: This article deals with highly sensitive subjects, including sexual relations, i...

  • New payroll tax in July 2023

    Elizabeth Hovde, Washington Policy Center|Updated Oct 27, 2022

    A window to apply for an exemption from a payroll tax that begins in July 2023 is still open, but it will only be open for about two more months. It closes Dec. 31. If you're one of the people who has private long-term-care insurance (LTCI), purchased before Nov. 1, 2021, you'll want to jump through the exemption hoops available on the "Exemptions" page of the WA Cares website. WA Cares is a mandatory social program created by the Legislature in 2019 to benefit some...

  • Recovery hinges on return to work

    Don C. Brunell|Updated Oct 27, 2022

    To "Build Back America" key workers must return to jobsites. It is not good enough for President Biden to lean back on low unemployment numbers claiming success when employers cannot find workers. Inflation is a huge deterrent. It has been running at over 8 percent. Last April, the New York Post reported: "White-hot inflation has forced the average American household to cough up an extra $460 per month, as surging prices for food and fuel put family budgets across the nation...

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