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Driving a combine all day through ripe, golden wheat gives a person time to think. For Almira area farmgirl Alison Viebrock-Steveson, it also gives her time to take amazing photos. Viebrock-Steveson shares her life as a wheat farmer though her social media page, Blessed Farmgirl, and regularly posts “photos, videos and stats about wheat farming along with other ag information for readers. She said she hopes the content will provide education for those who may not know much abo...
Life can be full of coincidences. Picking up the phone to discover the person you were going to call is already on the line. A store may be displaying the very item you are looking for when you walk in the door. But not everyday does an old newspaper with a family connection surface during a home remodel. Davenport resident Gabe Gants was remodeling his home in Davenport at 904 8th Street when he said he had a “personal confirmation” that he had picked the right house. “Ab...
DAVENPORT – In the wake of the coronavirus and new state requirements to begin teaching “inclusive” sex ed to students as early as kindergarten, it’s shaping up to be a banner year for homeschooling. Last week, the Washington Homeschool Organization reported new parental interest in personally managing their children’s education had quadrupled. The reasons are varied, according to Director Jen Garrison Stuber. “Traditionally, homeschool families opt out of public education due to religious concerns and a desire to focus on...
Kayla Wagner, an elementary school teacher from Harrington, was recently hired to teach grades 1-3 at the Davenport School District this fall. Wagner’s hire was approved by the Davenport School Board during a special meeting on July 13. Wagner has an M.A. in Curriculum Instruction and previously taught at the Moses Lake School District....
DAVENPORT - For the last 50 years, a group of men in Davenport have been meeting for coffee every weekday morning, usually at a diner where they would debate over who would pay for the coffee at the end. With the COVID-19 virus putting the crimp on meeting indoors and businesses closing, the group has come up with the novel solution of meeting in the Strate Funeral Home parking lot at 505 10th Street. "Since the Covina virus the coffee club chain has been broken," said long...
DAVENPORT - The Lincoln County Museum is now open, welcoming visitors and locals alike to view the diverse display of historical items related to Lincoln County's past. The museum is located at 600 Seventh St. and is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Visitors to the museum can view objects highlighting the agricultural history of the region, including old farm equipment housed in the three outbuildings on the property. Intriguing, well organized displays in the...
Calendar of Events Saturday, July 18 — Odessa High School graduation, Finney Field, 10 a.m. Thursday, July 23 — Open AA meeting, 7 p.m. in Heritage Church basement. Saturday, July 25 — Christian Music Fest, First Ave. across from Rolling Thunder Pizza, all day, also broadcast on Facebook Live....
ODESSA — Here are the anniversaries for July 15-21 July 15: Rocky & Tamie Shaw. July 16: Mark & Peggy DeWulf.July 17: Jeremy & Candace Pitts. July 18: Chuck & Ellen Van Hevel, Don & Mo Sheldon. July 19: Elton & Ellie Renken. July 20: Jeff & Debbie Norris. July 21: Glen & Jax Allen....
ODESSA — Here are the birthdays for the week of July 17-23: Birthdays for July 17: Neil Fink, Alexa Boss. July 18: Roxy Plinski, Don Maddock, Pam Williams, Tracy Walter, Melissa Schafer. July 19: Jax Ellen, Kaci Bleau, Amber Galloway, Ellie Renken. July 20: Mike Relongs Delorenzo, Mary Buck, Miley Luiten. July 21: Cassie Nixon, Lois Renken (†), Ellamae Buchmann, Stephanie Hemans, Barb Schlimmer, JoEllen Wollman. July 22: Anthony Lambert, Ken Scherr, Brandi Wolsborn. July 23: Rod Wright, Charlotte Bleau....
ODESSA — All meals are currently available for pick-up only, unless previous arrangements for home delivery are made by calling 509-982-2654 prior to 10 a.m. on the day of the meal. Monday, July 20: Clam chowder, cottage cheese, carrot raisin salad, spiced salad, watermelon, whole-grain crackers, whole-wheat roll, dessert. Wednesday, July 22: Burger dip sandwich, crunchy pea salad, pickled beets, fruit salad, dessert. Thursday, July 23: Chef salad, mixed melons, whole wheat roll, cereal bars. Suggested donation for ages 60 a...
Harvest season has begun in Northeast Washington. Canola and hay harvests are currently underway, with wheat to follow soon. Many area families have a connection to the process, either as a farmer or harvest crew member or grain elevator crew member. This makes for a lot of hungry harvesters. Tater Tot Casserole is a favorite of many cooks and diners alike. Easy to prepare and assemble ahead, it holds well if the crew is delayed. Terri Sonata shared a recipe for a Tater Tot...
Cleanse the toxins out of your body with the help of fresh vegetables. Cabbage, broccoli, and brussels sprouts are a few of nature's detoxifiers. You can add variety to your garden and diet by including green, red or Savoy cabbage. It's fun and easy to grow in the garden or a container and can be used in a variety of healthful dishes. There is still time to add cabbage to your garden. Cabbage grows best in cooler temperatures. Those in the northern half of the country can...
ODESSA — All meals are currently available for pick-up only, unless previous arrangements for home delivery are made by calling 509-982-2654 prior to 10 a.m. on the day of the meal. Monday, July 13: Country fried steak, potatoes & gravy, trio vegetables, carrot raisin salad, peaches, whole-wheat roll, dessert. Wednesday, July 15: Chicken & dumplings, spinach salad, mixed berries, dessert. Thursday, July 16: Pepper steak, garden rice, sour cream and cukes, grapes, whole wheat roll, dessert. Suggested donation for ages 60 a...
ODESSA — Here are the anniversaries for week of July 10-16: July 10: Dallas & Emily Daffler. July 11: Bob & Kathy Donahue, Larry & Claudia Iverson. July 12: Bud & Linnie Largent. July 13: Justin & Morgan Hunt. July 14: Adam & Sara Dirks, Randi & Dan Miller, Mike & Karma Henry, Wayne & Darice Wraspir. July 15: Rocky & Tamie Shaw. July 16: Mark & Peggy DeWulf....
ODESSA — Here are the local birthdays for the week of July 10-15: July 10: Sean DeVore, Nicholas Larson. July 11: Kiegan Wehr, Tom Weishaar, Kelby Braun, Joy Praetorius, Josh Hink. July 12: Carol Green, Elton Renken. July 14: Tearany Moore, Destiny Wiles, Denise Kissler, Riley Allen. July 14: Howard E. Phillips (†). July 15: Anthany Hoskinson, Kira Powell, Randi Holman, Clayton Hayes. July 16: Travis King, H.P. Carstensen, Todd Iverson....
Thursday, July 16, Odessa Food Bank will be open with pre-bagged groceries to be distributed outdoors: 1:30-3 p.m. and 5-6 p.m. at 111 E. 1st Ave. (Foursquare Church). If assistance is needed, call 982-2202. Please leave message. Thursday, July 16, open AA meeting, 7 p.m. in Heritage Church basement. Saturday, July 18, Odessa High School graduation, Finney Field, 10 a.m. Saturday, July 25, Christian Music Fest, First Ave. across from Rolling Thunder Pizza, all day, also broadcast on Facebook Live....
HARRINGTON – Sometimes a great conversation can be kicked off by a unique item someone is wearing. It could be an interesting logo on a ballcap, a quote on a shirt or an image on a coffee cup. For the founder of Ag Swag, a Harrington area clothing and accessory business, that’s just the idea. Ag Swag is both a local and online retailer with products available via their website, Agswag.us, as well as at the Post and Office coffeeshop in Harrington and Creekside Pharmacy in Davenport. Business founder Julie Jacobsen said the...
A Washington native with a farm background has been hired to staff The Davenport Times office four days per week. Georgia Smith recently joined The Davenport Times in the front office last week. Smith grew up in Walla Walla on a farm and brings a range of office skills to The Times, including working in customer support. Smith will be helping to staff the office from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday to Thursday. A semi-retired adventurer, Smith said she enjoys traveling to new places in the U.S. with her husband in their RV. They...
DAVENPORT — Kale McGuinness was recently elected to serve as Washington State Beef Commission chairman for 2020-21. McGuinness owns and operates Stockland Livestock Auction and has served on the commission for eight years. The Beef Commission collects a mandatory $1.50 per head on all cattle sold in Washington to fund the Commission and its work to promote beef purchases and consumption....
ODESSA — Summer popsicle time has arrived. When I was growing up, at this time of the year my mother started pulling out the quarts of fruit syrup she had drained from canned fruit over the winter to make popsicles for us kids. Usually she would mix in some Kool-Aid for color. Before Tupperware came out with popsicle molds, mom used ice cube trays or small paper cups. And, yes we were to save the sticks to be reused. To a quart of fruit syrups, mom would add half a package of...
HARRINGTON — Incorporated in 1902, Harrington and Odessa have had similar influences effecting their development. Each built up their city government and each had a newspaper, the Harrington Citizen and the Odessa Record. Between these two young towns were other centers of inhabitants: Lamona, Downs, Mohler and Morocco. Lamona was a small village along the Great Northern railroad. It was first settled in 1894 and had a nice business district by the early 1900s. In 1908, it would boast a hotel, general store, three w...
DAVENPORT — A longtime Eastern Washington journalist has been selected as the new editor of The Davenport Times. Jamie Henneman of Addy, said she is enthusiastic about joining The Times and serving Lincoln County. “I have a strong commitment to ensuring our rural communities in Eastern Washington have a voice,” Henneman said. “I have been so fortunate to share the stories of the resiliency and grit of Eastern Washington’s towns and farms and ranches in my work. We have something special here and it is a pleasure to share tha...
CHENEY – A former Easterner newspaper managing editor has joined the staff of the Cheney Free Press and Free Press Publishing, Drew Lawson, 22, now of Cheney, will be covering news and sports in the Cheney, Medical Lake, Airway Heights and Reardan areas for both the Cheney Free Press and its sister newspaper, The Davenport Times. “Drew’s college newspaper experience makes him an idea candidate to join our news team,” Publisher Roger Harnack said. “His digital media skills will be a nice addition to our traditional newspaper...
Keep your garden looking its best and reduce your workload by enlisting practices that provide multiple benefits. Your garden will flourish and you’ll have more time to enjoy its beauty. Put your yard waste to work in your garden. You’ll save time hauling plant debris to the recycling center and money spent buying bagged material. Use shredded leaves, evergreen needles, herbicide-free grass clippings or other pest- and weed-free organic material as mulch. Spread a one to two-inch layer of these materials over the soil aro...
REARDAN – On July 4, three-time war veteran Harry Grennay will be recognized with an air show flyover at the Reardan softball field from 5-6 p.m. The flyover itself is expected around 5:30 p.m. For safety measures, guests are being asked to remain in their cars. The event recognizes Grennay’s extended and varied service as a member of the U.S. Air Force. Over 70 years ago, Reardan resident Harry Grennay was receiving training on how to fly planes in the Pacific theater dur...
