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This week, we're reminded of the freedoms we enjoy. But, those who hear the words of Jesus soon begin to experience a tension, to say the least. We have rights. Rights! There's a whole Constitution full of them, and there's been case law piling up for well over 200 years which expands much of that. These words ring out (let freedom ring!) throughout the land. Yet, when Jesus speaks, his words don't ring out in quite the same way. In fact, life in the kingdom of God looks much...
Odessa's Aquatic Center, also known simply as 'the pool,' opened last week Tuesday to a cooling period of clouds and rain that kept attendance down somewhat. This week, hot weather is slated to make its return, though, and the pool will no doubt be a popular destination for young and old alike. As for the rain being a benefit to local crops, Mark Cronrath of the Odessa Trading Company said that it could help fill out the kernels in the winter wheat crop and possibly provide so...
Sheriff’s Report 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. Monday, June 23: Odessa ambulance personnel assisted a 78-year-old man experiencing shortness of breath and hallucinations. Sprague firefighters responded to a 20- to 30-acre brush fire on U.S. B...
Birthdays for July 3: Grace Greenwalt, Ann Richardson, Drew Fink and Duane Pitts. July 4: Rita Voise, Vickey Melcher and Karlee Maioho. July 5: Debbie Walter, Larmar Heimbigner and Ray Quilici. July 6: Dave Frederick, Xavier Fortner and Sue DelForge. July 7: Angele Wolverton. July 8: Patti Jarschke, Korianne Scheller, Brianna Scheller-Bedell and Madison Pitts . July 9: Alberto Reyes, Jr. and Debbie Dammel. Anniversaries for July 3: John and Michelle Melgren. July 4: Greg and Lynn Goetz. July 6: Scott and Dani Kramer. July 7:...
State Fire Marshal Chuck Duffy has announced that in 2013 there were 102 fires caused by fireworks. Wildland and vegetation fires accounted for 66, or 65% of all fireworks-caused fires, resulting in $12,130 dollars in loss and damages. Summer weather conditions can make vegetation extremely dry and susceptible to fire. While discharging fireworks, a small fire can start and easily get out of control if the fuels (grass and other vegetation) are present. If a firework comes into contact with an area of vegetation, use a hose...
Brunch, a meal served late morning, midway between breakfast and lunch, has become the term for any morning meal consisting of traditional breakfast fare, combined with some luncheon dishes that are easy to serve buffet style. Lois Renkin brought Breakfast Casserole to a recent gathering. She found the recipe in the cookbook, Returning to the Kitchen with Friends of the Pool, attributed to Auntie Elsie and Suzie Deife. Lois reports this dish is easy to prepare the night before to have ready to bake first thing in the...
Daniel Nelson Daniel Nelson, Sr. has been named to the Vice President’s List for spring quarter 2014 at Big Bend Community College. Students on the Vice President’s List completed 12 or more graded credits with a GPA of 3.33 to 3.74. Nelson and his wife Trisha live in Odessa with their five children. He has returned to school to learn a new trade. Justin Hunt, Jared King, Koralynne Kuch, Lexi Watkins For high academic achievement, these Odessa students have been named to the Dean’s List at Eastern Washington University in Ch...
The Washington State Department of Transportation is reminding campaigners to check regulations for legal sign locations. Candidates and their supporters are reminded that campaign signs are not allowed in the state highway right of way. Because it’s not always easy to know the boundaries of a state highway right of way, here are a few clues: n Utility poles are typically located inside the right of way, so no signs between the pole and the state highway. n Many locations also have a fence line separating the right of way f...
Anita C. Frederick passed away on June 25, 2014. She was 76 years old. Anita was born in Odessa, Wash. on October 3, 1937 to Theodore and Francis. She was the oldest of five children. A 1955 graduate of Odessa High School, Anita was involved in Girl Scouts and was a life guard at the Odessa pool in the summers. In December of 1955, Anita married Leland Frederick, and together they raised five children. In 1963, she and her family moved from Odessa to Sprague, Wash. Anita was...
To the Editor: We are so happy to hear that others are concerned about the invasion of Odessa by feral populations of animals. If you want to enjoy your household pets, don’t let them run around outside at any time. Even in broad daylight, your much-loved kitty can become lunch for a coyote. Offering food to the wild animals makes the danger of attacks on domestic pets even greater. In our yard, we cannot grow many things because we are overrun by deer feeding at a neighbor’s “feeding station.” Isn’t this really a bit cruel...
Today’s snack food aisle in the grocery store contains a lot more products than when I was a kid. Back then, we mainly had potato chips and saltines, but not much more. Now there’s a multitude of choices designed to help you satisfy your cravings for something crunchy. It’s fair to say most of us don’t spend a lot of our time cooking from scratch. “Processed foods” – everything from snacks to boxed dinners – make up a great deal of what most Americans eat. Indeed, the maj...
The Harrington Opera House Society Rummage Room held its function on Tuesday, June 17, during the 11-4 p.m hours of the library's book sale. Considering it was on a weekday, there was a better than anticipated donation of about $160. Rain did not deter the treasure seekers. All funds donated are held for the eventual purchase of an elevator. The rummage events are planned to discontinue for the summer. Bar Code Training with Gary Bortel June 18, Wednesday, Gary Bortel of the Washington State Library came to Harrington at 9...
This past Sunday afternoon, from 1 o'clock to 3, I served as host at the Odessa Historisches museum. Well, I would have served as host if anyone had come to visit. But they did not. I probably should have spent that peaceful couple of hours in industrious pursuits on behalf of the museum, but I must confess I did not. I spent about 10 minutes walking around with the host instructions, trying to find all the various light switches. Then I spent another 10 minutes trying to...
Odessa principal Ken Schutz and Harrington principal Jacob Bang have both accepted positions elsewhere for the coming academic year. Bang, whose wife has relatives in Ephrata, has accepted the 6-12 principal’s job at Soap Lake. Schutz will be heading to Ferris High School in Spokane. According to Schutz’s wife Lea Ann, her husband was not looking to relocate and was happy with his position at the school and his home in Odessa. However, he was invited out of the blue to interview for the principal’s position at Ferris and f...
The Bureau of Reclamation is advising people camping on the Lake Roosevelt shoreline over the July 4 weekend to be aware of dangers that could exist due to rapidly rising lake levels. The lake is impounded by Grand Coulee Dam on the Columbia River 90 miles west of Spokane. “When camping on the shoreline, tents and other belongings should be kept well away from the water’s edge,” said Public Affairs Officer Lynne Brougher. “Although the lake is a popular vacation spot, it is also a working reservoir that supplies water f...
Lincoln County Sheriff Wade Magers reported that deputies arrested a burglary suspect Friday, June 27, in Spokane County. His office had received a complaint that a theft and burglary had occurred northeast of Davenport in the Bald Ridge Road area. The victim reported that a large number of tools, wire and metal with a value in excess of $5,000 were stolen from his shop. Deputies responded to the residence, investigated the crime scene and gathered physical evidence which led to a search warrant being served in the Hilliard...
