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  • Court Report

    Updated Mar 12, 2014

    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, March 3: Sprague ambulance personnel were sent to the 300 block of 5th Street to assist a man who may have suffered a heart attack. Two vehicle slide-offs were reported on SR 2 near the Lincoln County Transfer...

  • "Foggy Dew Western Review" at Harrington Opera House

    Updated Mar 12, 2014

    Submitted by Karen Robertson The next performance event at the Harrington Opera House will be Friday, March 21, at 7 p.m. The Horse Crazy Cowgirl Band and Dave McClure will lead the audience on a hilarious trip down the memory trail with a visit to the golden age of radio. Beneath a western moon and surrounded by the spirited history of the American West the (fictional) KMOO radio station, dedicated to preserving cowboy culture, will provide wholesome entertainment for the...

  • Hanta virus can cause serious health issues

    Updated Mar 12, 2014

    “Although hantavirus is rare, it can be deadly,” says Health Officer Dr. Alexander Brzezny. “By taking a few simple steps, people can protect themselves from being exposed.” Hantavirus is spread by deer mice that carry the virus in their urine, saliva, and droppings. A person may be exposed to hantavirus by breathing in contaminated dust after disturbing or cleaning rodent droppings or nests, or by living or working in rodent-infested settings. Each year, usually one to three people in our state become sick with hantavirus pu...

  • HB 2175 would improve wireless competitiveness

    ERIC SHANNON|Updated Mar 12, 2014

    An overview and analysis of HB 2175 indicates the bill would help improve Washington’s wireless telecommunications climate, making it easier and less costly for wireless companies to respond to ever-increasing consumer demand for wireless telecommunications services. Among other things, HB 2175 would require local governments to allow one permit for multiple small cell networks, known as microcells, instead of a permit for each individual microcell facility. Based on WPC’s research and analysis, HB 2175 would serve the pub...

  • Delayed Gratification

    KIMBERLY NELSON|Updated Mar 12, 2014

    Sometimes when we feel we want something that we may not need, we immediately seek out this item, or perform this action. However, we may not realize that it will be better for us, in time, if we try not to indulge in what we want right away. For example, say today you went to the store and saw on the shelf, shining in all it’s aluminum glory, a king-sized Snickers candy bar. You have several options now. You can A) buy the candy bar and immediately inhale it before you can even get to your car, B) Pass it up altogether, o...

  • This Week in Odessa History

    Updated Mar 12, 2014

    1 years ago From The Odessa Record March 13, 1914 The school district, by vote, refused to bond itself for the purchase of a civic center, 135 to 68. The Odessa concert band has opened a dance hall in the Kreigler-Page block and will give a series of dances to furnish money for the organization C.C. Dobson is driving a nifty new 1914 Ford runabout. Gottlieb Schatz returned Wednesday with a new, 1914, 32-horsepower Detroiter. He and Fred Goetz having taken the agency for Odessa. A.C. Schy has opened a two-chair barber shop i...

  • Flooding could affect our local drinking water wells

    Updated Mar 12, 2014

    The Lincoln County Health Department advises that recent flooding may have impacted some private drinking water wells serving residents in Lincoln County. “Many of the wells serving Lincoln County residents are old, located in low areas and prone to contamination during periods of spring run-off and other flooding events,” said Public Health Administrator Ed Dzedzy. “Even if the rising waters didn’t reach a well, it could have impacted the water quality, and that could pose a health risk to those drinking that water....

  • Harrington News

    MARJORIE WOMACH|Updated Mar 12, 2014

    The Missoula Children's Theater came to Harrington and spent two hours in auditions and less than 20 hours in rehearsals and created a magnificent production involving many of our students. Quoting from the program, "The Missoula Children's Theatre presents Cinderella, an original adaptation of the classic fairy tale. A pumpkin coach, Prince Charming, a glass slipper and a dream come true are woven together by the magic of a fairy godmother in this enchanting musical. When...

  • First half-year property taxes, assessments due April 30

    Updated Mar 12, 2014

    Lincoln County Treasurer, Linda Fisher, has completed the 2014 tax & assessment roll for collection and is providing notification the Treasurer’s Office shall now accept payment and issue receipts for the 2014 taxes and assessments as required by RCW 84.56.020. 2014 Lincoln County Tax statements are scheduled to be mailed the third week of February 2014. Taxpayers who do not receive their statement need to contact the County Treasurer’s Office, 450 Logan, Davenport, WA or (509) 725-5061 or etreasurer@co.lincoln.wa.us . Tax...

  • Titan Pride winners

    Updated Mar 12, 2014

    Titan Pride winners for February. Front row: Devin Nelson, Elizabeth Rodriguez, Dominic Hicks, Bo Walter, Kenz Kuchenbuch, Blake Zigan. Second row: Keira Buck, Dakota Steward, Jared Valverde, Nicholas Glasow. Third row: Joshua Valverde, Harley Carson, Yvette Davey. Back row: Eric Carson, Nathan Carstensen, Chloe Winkler....

  • Athlete of the week; Carsen Weber and Evan Gonzales

    Updated Mar 12, 2014

    Evan Gonzales, a seventh grader in Harrington, plays junior high basketball for the Titans. Coaches Oestrich and Linstrom named him athlete of the week, because even though this was his first year playing basketball, he showed tremendous improvement in his skills and his attitude. The coaches are extremely proud of Evan for playing all year and pushing himself to improve. Gonzalez is the son of Kaylene Crawford. Carsen Weber, son of Larry and Kelly Weber, has been named...

  • Love- The Odessa Record; "By Your Relative"

    Updated Mar 12, 2014

    Hi, here I am again. This week we continue on and learn about the grain elevators. The picture aside was taken in 2009. There is no mystery about these structures. The crib one was built during Reuben Fink's time (1950) and the capacity was about 14,000/15,000 bushels. The metal tank next to the crib elevator was constructed during Alvin Fink's time. I asked Alvin "why did your father build the elevator? Was it so he could store grain and not have to pay W.C. Raugust/OTC or ot...

  • Letter to the Editor; Raising prices would solve many shortage problems

    Updated Mar 12, 2014

    To the Editor: We have the White House and their party trying to shift the news media away from their most recent problems. We had warm weather, draught, electricity shortages and petroeum shortages for many years. Think back to the 70s with California talking about running a pipeline from the Columbia River, lines at the gas pump, room temperatures at 62 degrees in schools and givernment buildings. Also, we need to remember rationing during World War II. We would have enough petroleum if Obama would approve Keystone and the...

  • Bolyard running for office being vacated by Warnick

    Updated Mar 12, 2014

    Coulee City resident and former Grant County Republican chairwoman Dani Bolyard has announced that she will be seeking 13th Legislative District Representative Position 1, the office currently held by Representative Judy Warnick, who is seeking a State Senate seat. Bolyard, a conservative Republican, has held numerous positions representing Grant County and the 4th Congressional District from Precinct Committee Officer to Republican State Committee Executive Board member by...

  • Tribute; Katherine (Schmauder) Gies

    Updated Mar 12, 2014

    Katherine (Schmauder) Gies was born in Ruff Washington, March 12, 1921, and passed away at Odessa Memorial Healthcare Center on March 9, 2014. She was the last of seven children born to Frederick and Katherine Schmauder and freely admitted over the years, that she thoroughly enjoyed being the somewhat spoiled, frequently outspoken and always adventurous "little Katie." Growing up on the family farm, between Moses Lake and Ruff, suited Katie just fine, as she was a self-proclai...

  • Apple and cherry bar recipes top suggestions for March

    LAURA ESTES|Updated Mar 12, 2014

    Apples and cherries are the focus ingredient of two dessert bars served at a recent women’s gathering. Merleen Smith, in charge of refreshments for the event, shared the recipes she prepared. Apple Caramel Cheesecake Bars are a layered dessert, with the crust partially baked before adding the filling and topping. Merleen found both of her recipes in the Taste of Home,” Simply Delicious” cookbook and this recipe is attributed to Katherine White of Clemmons, N. Carolina. Apple...

  • First buttercup of 2014

    Updated Mar 12, 2014

    Morgan Lewis, daughter of Tim and Jennifer Lewis of Odessa, brought the year's first buttercup to The Record's offices after family members phoned in the news early Monday morning. Morgan found it Sunday afternoon at the Rick and Marilyn Smith Ranch north of town....

  • 60-year wait over; surface water coming to Odessa Subarea

    Updated Mar 12, 2014

    Columbia Basin farmers relying on declining groundwater supplies in the Odessa Subarea are getting good news three times over. Contracts signed March 6 will deliver water through the new Weber Siphon to some irrigators as early as this year. Construction now underway at the East Low Canal will deliver more water to others down the line thanks to a water permit just issued by the Washington Department of Ecology. Dignitaries with Ecology, the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, East...

  • Shafer is Miss Odessa 2014

    TERRIE SCHMIDT CROSBY|Updated Mar 12, 2014

    Tuesday evening, Jenna Shafer, a junior at Odessa High School, was selected by a panel of judges to be Miss Odessa for 2014. Her princesses will be Katelyn Worley and Daviane Minaker, both also juniors. Each of the girls presented an essay telling why she would like to represent the town of Odessa. Each was also interviewed separately by the panel of judges. The event was held in the fellowship hall of Christ Lutheran Church. The girls will represent the Town of Odessa by...

  • Rock Doc

    DR E KIRSTEN PETERS|Updated Mar 12, 2014

    We've all seen globes in classrooms. They represent the Earth well -- better than flat maps can do. But all the globes I've seen in schools have national boundaries on them, usually indicated by having nations in different colors. The U.S. is yellow, Canada is light green, Mexico is pink, and so on. When I was a child my big brother owned a globe like that, and I got to pore over it sometimes. My sister-in-law has a different globe, one specially purchased for her by her...