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DAVENPORT—The city and airport can’t tear down, demolish or remove the hangar belonging to Kevin Leyva and Greg’s Crop-Care Company during the proceedings for a civil suit filed by the latter against the city, presiding judge Jeffrey S. Barkdull said in a ruling filed Tuesday, Aug. 2. The order granting the preliminary injunction was made after the court heard the original petition for declaratory judgment, the company’s subsequent motion for a preliminary injunction, the city’s response and a declaration by city administr...
DAVENPORT—Gabe Gants is comfortably one of the final two candidates for Lincoln County Sheriff, but his opponent in the November general election is still to be determined. Brian Telford held a slim 671-605 lead over Andy Manke after the initial results of the primary election came out late Tuesday, Aug. 2. The race between Telford and Manke is still a tossup, with 986 ballots remaining to be counted as of press time. The next tally will occur Thursday, Aug. 4 at 4 p.m. G...
Work has progressed on the new Dollar Tree/Family Dollar hybrid on the east end of Davenport near the Black Bear Motel. Crews were awaiting A.C. units, and the anticipated opening day is currently Aug. 20 according to store ownership....
Company concerning the 127,000 acre Whitney Road Fire that blazed west of Davenport between Sept. 7-16 in 2020. The fire, which was given a cause of a tree falling on a power line, started near Hawk Creek and blazed southwest through Telford toward Odessa, displacing ranchers and burning through structures in its path. Almost two years later, a group of plaintiffs that includes Susan L. Bird, Terry L. Hoffman and Cole Ranch, LLC has filed a complaint for damages against Inland Power regarding the fire. The civil suit was...
DAVENPORT- A bird flu outbreak has drawn concerns and the Lincoln County Fair will not have poultry exhibits this year. Don Llewellyn, director of the Lincoln County WSU Extension, said the state and communities are taking precautions to stop the spread. “There was one case in Spokane and none in Lincoln County…yet,” Llewellyn said. “We are taking precautions as this is a highly contagious disease.” “Washington State did not put out a rule that the fairs could not have poultry,” he said. “But it was highly recommended by...
DAVENPORT—The highly anticipated 2022 primary election is a few short days away. Lincoln County ballots must be postmarked by 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2. Over 8,000 ballots were mailed to voters around the county for the primary. County voters will see a variety of local, state and federal races on their ballots. In each contested race, the top two vote-getters will advance to the general election in November. Locally, voters will choose which two Sheriff candidates will advance to the general election. The choices include Jeff B...
ODESSA-Rising crime rates including petty theft and break-ins are happening more often here. Police Chief Les Jimerson asked the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity at the town council meeting on July 25. He said that suspicious activity is often reported after the fact and asked that the public report immediately after an incident. Susan Rodden, a town resident, voiced concerns over the rising crime rate. She said that motion lights and cameras had been placed, but unknown individuals had damaged...
DAVENPORT—It’s budget season in local school districts, and the school board here approved the budget for the 2022-23 school year at the regular meeting Wednesday, July 27. The board accepted the budget presented by first-year business manager Dana Telecky, who completed her first budget for the district. The school district is budgeting for 540 students this year, a 10-year increase from the two previous years. The district anticipates more students than that as enrollment rose to 562.94 last year, but the plus-10 inc...
Government and community meetings and gatherings in Davenport, Odessa, Reardan, Harrington and Sprague for the week of July 29-Aug. 4. If you’d like your organization included in this tab, email dteditor@centurytel.net. Monday, Aug. 1 Lincoln County Commissioners meeting at 8 a.m. in the County Courthouse Wednesday, Aug. 3 Harrington Chamber of Commerce meeting at 4 p.m. in the Post and Office Thursday, Aug. 4 Reardan town council at 6 p.m. in the United Methodist Church...
DAVENPORT- Chandra Schumacher was named interim Lincoln County Auditor last year, after former auditor Shelly Johnston's resignation after 33 years. Schumacher is a third-generation farmer and currently resides in Harrington. She got a degree in accounting from Eastern Washington University. Schumacher has several years of accounting experience and five years with Odessa Union. She worked for EWU for 10 years and worked her way up to Chief Budget Officer in the EWU foundation...
DAVENPORT-One of the longest tenured incumbents running for county office has only been in the poisition for 3.5 years, and he can be found in the assessor's office. J Scott Liebing is running to retain the position he was appointed to in 2018 and re-elected to for the 2019-2022 term. Liebing is running unopposed on this year's ballot. "The alternative would be that I have to change careers altogether," Liebing said. "The first term went by really fast, and I'm now looking...
DAVENPORT—Surging temperatures and dry conditions finally reflecting a true Eastern Washington summer have led local authorities to enact burn bans around the county. Open fires were banned in Fire District No. 5, which includes Davenport, Deer Meadows and the surrounding areas, and Fire District No. 4, which includes Reardan, Edwall, Long Lake and the surrounding areas, effective Monday, July 25. Fire District No. 6, which includes Harrington and the surrounding areas, has had a burn ban in place since July 13. Fires are a...
ODESSA – The return of the Christian Music Freedom Festival brought guest speaker Coach Joe Kennedy from Bremerton on July 23. He flew in from Florida for the event. Kennedy was placed on leave in 2015 from Bremerton High School following disagreements with the school on freedom of religion rights. Kennedy talked about where his inspiration to start praying on the field came from. He said after seeing "Facing the Giants", a Christian film, he committed to praying on the f...
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. July 18 Traffic stops: 8 An abandoned vehicle with a note saying the car would be towed the next morning was reported on Highway 2 at milepost 260. A Lincoln County Jail inmate was transported to Eastern State Hos...
DAVENPORT—A civil suit filed against the city by Greg’s Crop-Care Company, a Wilbur-based agriculture business, claims that the city and airport failed to meet the terms of a hangar lease between the company and city during and after airport improvement construction in 2021. The suit, filed in the Lincoln County Clerk’s Office Wednesday, July 13, is a petition for declaratory judgment asking Superior Court to judge that the lease is an effective contract that requires the city to relocate the company’s rented hangar and lea...
DAVENPORT- The local Chamber of Commerce sponsored a candidate forum July 14. The forum was held in the Davenport High School auditorium and featured the three treasurer candidates and five sheriff candidates. Editor Drew Lawson of The Record-Times moderated the event. Kathy Hedgcock and Mark Smith helped filter audience questions. The forum began with opening statements from the treasurer candidates. Mayor Brad Sweet, Emily Lybbert Hansen and Peter Brickner were given two min...
HARRINGTON-Mayor Jess Silhan reported that Harrington was offered a loan of $366,750 from the Department of Ecology at council’s July 13 meeting. The loan would be a safety net for the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Silhan stated that this loan will be used as a line of credit and will not be accessed unless necessary. He said the money stays with the Department of Ecology unless the city needs assistance. The Council unanimously voted to accept the loan. Updates to the junk vehicle ordinance were discussed by the council. T...
DAVENPORT- Traci Gants is running for Lincoln County Clerk and has been Deputy Clerk for 16 years. "The opportunity came up when the former County Clerk Peggy Semprimonznik announced her retirement," Gants said. "It is the next step." The county clerk position responsibilities include maintaining records of notary bonds, compiling and maintaining the paperwork for each case the judge hears and serving summons. "The clerk is the official record keeper and financial officer for...
LONG LAKE- Lincoln County prosecutor Adam Walser first took his role in Jan. 2021, and now wants the position for a full-four year term. Walser is running unopposed in this year's election. He has been practicing law for 11 years and has worked in the Prosecutor's Office in 2016. Prior to that, he was a prosecuting attorney in the Marine Corps. "Being a prosecuting attorney is a calling...I didn't anticipate doing it," Walser said. "In the Marines, I got pigeonholed into...
Government and community meetings and gatherings in Davenport, Odessa, Reardan, Harrington and Sprague for the week of July 22-28. If you’d like your organization included in this tab, email dteditor@centurytel.net. Monday, July 25 Davenport school board meeting at 6 p.m. in the K-8 Library Odessa town council meeting at 7 p.m. in the Library Wednesday, July 27 Harrington school board meeting at 7 a.m. in the Library Parks and Recreation District No. 3 meeting at 9 a.m. in Memorial Hall Sprague city council meeting at 6 p...
DAVENPORT – Longtime director Rick Becker's retirement created some holes to fill at the Lincoln County Public Works Department. Ultimately, the county commissioners awarded Becker's job to David Orvis, a 14-year member of the department. Orvis officially began his duties Tuesday, July 5. "I'm trying to learn everything as soon as possible," Orvis, of Davenport, said. "Rick (Becker) left us in a good spot management and structure-wise." Orvis's decision-making is aided by depa...
Boat enthusiasts and families alike enjoy cooling off at Porcupine Bay. Read about more outdoor and water-based activities on page 10....
DAVENPORT – Inflation has made it challenging for families to make ends meet, but there are several food banks in Lincoln County for families in need. Lorna Farris, who operates the Odessa Food Bank, said they are doing well. She said community donations have been great. Farris said they have plenty of food and anyone is welcome. The food bank serves about 20 families a month. Farris said within the last 4-6 months she has noticed a few new faces to the area. The Odessa F...
ODESSA – Due to more moisture in the area, local farmers are hopeful for a better wheat harvest this year. "Last year's white protein levels in the wheat were pretty high," Mark Cronrath of Odessa Trading Company said. "We are expecting a different outcome this year." The white protein levels jumped to 12% in 2021. "Our foreign buyers prefer their wheat to have that 8-10.5% range," Cronrath said. "We are looking to start harvesting around the 27th of July," he added. C...
DAVENPORT – A case accusing now-former Sheriff Wade Magers with three misdemeanor charges is not likely to go to trial as a resolution has reportedly been reached, Lincoln County District Court staff told The Record-Times this week. A pre-trial, originally scheduled for Wednesday, July 13, was continued in an agreement by both parties and will likely be pushed to Friday, Aug. 5, court staff related. Magers, who retired as Sheriff June 30, is charged with obstructing a law e...
