Serving Lincoln County for more than a century!
Serving Lincoln County for more than a century!
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5 years is a long time. 500 years ago, the “New World” really was new, having only been known to Europeans for some 20 years. The printing press was just beginning to reach its widespread impact after being invented in 1440. And the United States of America was still 260 years from declaring itself a sovereign nation. And yet, what happened 500 years ago is still studied, debated and celebrated today. On October 31, 1517, a monk and professor named Martin Luther shared with the world words that changed the course of his...
Foundations As we watch and listen to the news of the past few weeks, we see how hurricanes have devastated much of the gulf coast from Texas to Florida, as well as other countries. In years gone by, I have spent time in the aftermath of such storms both helping in the recovery and standing amazed at the power and devastating punch these storms hit land with. In many cases the only things left were the foundations and the memories of what had been there. Growing up in the northwest, it’s hard to think that a storm could c...
The November calendar brings to our attention a couple of important events for us, Veterans Day and later in the month, Thanksgiving. This past week I was reminded why it is important for us citizens to remember with great thanksgiving the service and sacrifices our current military service members and veterans of the military have given. I have always been a grateful citizen in regards to those who serve us in our armed forces and other public safety services. Why we as citiz...
The cards were being dealt and sometimes in the heat of the game it takes some time to sort out the diamonds from the hearts and the spades from the clubs as the colors of red and black become a blur. Such is the case with our lives at times. At this moment in time, it appears this will be my last article for “The Record”, as my health situation is under a total medical disability and I am not working. So for “the record” I remind you one and all that we are under the curse o...
