Serving Lincoln County for more than a century!
Serving Lincoln County for more than a century!
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1 Years Ago The Odessa Record October 26, 1917 Local firemen want new truck. The Odessa fire department has announced that it needs some new equipment. The old house carts purchased at the organization of the department fourteen years ago, are fast beginning to show the effects of many strenuous runs. For a couple of years past these carts have been conveyed to practically all the fires that occurred in the day time at the rear end of a Ford. By this method the tire boys...
Welcoming sight A normal view of the main drag (Third St.) in Harrington might show cars near the grocery store and bank, some days no available parking; and near city hall there might be four cars on the street with several in the parking lot on a busy day. Some car activity appears for Senior meals, and on rare days, cars line the street for a monthly gathering in the Memorial Hall. It is now a welcoming sight to see daily traffic stop for the offerings of the Post and...
A lot of leaves have fallen on our property, and I have put them in the garden. Fall is definitely in the air, with some sunny days and some rainy days. As I am writing this column, it is one of those rainy days. I am thankful for sunny people like Lynne Wenick, who make the rainy days brighter. I had a very pleasant visit and interview with Lynne as she told me her story. She was born and raised in Twisp, Wash. to parents Lela and Garl Price. Her mother grew up in Methow and...
Football The Tigers got another lop-sided win last Friday in Yakima against the Yakama Tribal team. Quarterback Camden Weber, out of action last week due to an injury, was partially back in action, along with Jett Nelson. Weber completed three of six pass attempts for 36 yards and also rushed for a touchdown. Nelson had an even better game, completing 11 of 12 pass attempts for 212 yards and four TDs, while adding another five yards rushing. Odessa 24 28 14 6 72 Yakama 0 0 8 8 16 Gaven Elder led the team in receiving,...
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, Oct. 16: A caller reported receiving a scam phone call advising him his grandson is in jail. Three tires blew out while half a house was being towed on U.S. 2 in the vicinity of Bennett Roa...
The Lincoln County Conservation District received the Northeast Area Conservation District of the Year award last week at the group's annual meeting. The Lincoln County district was recognized for its commitment of service to the landowners and operators of Lincoln County. The district continues to set an example in its efforts to fill whatever role is needed in order to conserve natural resources and assist the cooperators of the district. The district has been very active...
Fall has arrived with below freezing nights and windy afternoons. Time for warm and comforting meals. Recently I was in on a discussion about ham and beans served over cornbread, and how it is almost impossible to reproduce recipes from times gone by. Sometimes it is the people and the surroundings that made up part of the remembered flavor. So with no attempt to reproduce any recipe, just offering something good to try, I include Elsie's Bean Soup and Barb’s Corn Bread E...
Fronen Steppdecker, The Odessa Quilt Club, entered their 2018 Raffle Quilt in the Washington State Quilters Show this past weekend in Spokane. Their entry, “Summer Star Flower” brought home two prize ribbons, winning Best of Category, Machine Quilting, and third place in People’s Choice voting for Pieced and Appliquéd Combo Quilts, Professionally Quilted. Over 500 quilts were entered in the show. Beth North, owner of True North Quilting, Spokane, was the machine quilter. She was selected by the Quilt Guild to quilt this q...
After much debate and a thorough search of the town’s records, the council voted to uphold prior legislation and refuse to allow animal husbandry to take place at the school shop. Based on the town’s comprehensive plan, Ordinance 519 prohibiting livestock within the town limits and documents drafted in 1999, the council voted not to override those provisions. As far as the school’s ag program is concerned, however, it appeared that the newly acquired lot (the Viola Els property) would provide access to land that is already zo...
To the Editor: The best cleansing agent to keep government accountable is a free press. Before the United States was created, the colonists recognized the importance of and necessity for a free press. The trial of Peter Zenger in 1733 points to that. Alexander Hamilton defending him, Zenger won the right to print freely, even articles critical of the New York governor and his corruption. The Founding Fathers protected freedom of the press in the First Amendment. Today, the president attacks the free press unless it praises hi...
The Odessa biodiesel facility equipment is being placed at auction. This is an online-only auction that closes November 14, 2017. If you wish to view or bid on the items, visit this website: http://www.bookerauction.co/bio-diesel-plant-liquidation/ There will be three preview dates at 206 W. Railroad Ave. in Odessa on October 25 and November 9 and 13 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. For questions, please contact Stacey Rasmussen at 509-348-0090....
The winter months are always the most difficult for those who are on fixed incomes. The Odessa Food Bank, under the auspices of the Odessa Community Ministerial Association, also helps with heating bills and with the unexpected ups and downs that can happen in life. The church-based Youth Group will not only be delivering (Sunday, November 5) and picking up (Sunday, November 12) food donations, they will also place a grocery cart at Odessa Foods for your convenience. The groceries in the cart will also be picked up Sunday,...
The Lincoln County Treasurer’s Office reminds Lincoln County taxpayers that second-half 2017 taxes and assessments must be received or postmarked by October 31, 2017 to avoid interest/penalties. The treasurer’s office located at the Courthouse, 450 Logan, Davenport. The mailing address and phone number are P.O. Box 370, Davenport WA 99122 and 509-725-5061....
The more time I spend serving the people of Lincoln County, the more things I see that make me shake my head. When I first got elected, I knew that there would be plenty of hurdles standing in the way of progress. Overcoming some of these issue would be an inviting challenge. But in reality, there are not enough hours in a day, so you have to learn to pick your battles. So, I thought I would take some time to describe just a few of those battles that the public may not be...
