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  • This Week in Odessa History

    Updated Aug 1, 2018

    1 years ago The Odessa Record July 26, 1918 Two men drown in Crab Creek: Clarence Hamilton and Ernest Hoppe the victims. Small boys who saw the accident say Hamilton got beyond depth. Hoppe went after him. The treacherous waters of Crab Creek, which at this season of the year is considered by many a practically dry stream, claimed the lives of two young men, Ernest Hoppe and Clarence Hamilton, while they were bathing at Ferrier ranch 10 miles east of Odessa Sunday...

  • Theater review

    Terrie Schmidt-Crosby|Updated Aug 1, 2018

    Rogers & Hammerstein's musical Oklahoma! was performed last weekend at Davenport High School by the Wheatland Theatre Company with a cast composed of both local area residents and professional actors. Attending the Sunday performance, we found the set design lovely, the sound engineering perfect (you could hear every word spoken), the costumes authentic and the music toe-tapping, classic Rogers & Hammerstein, played by real musicians sitting on the stage balcony. Nathan...

  • This 'n' that news wrap-up

    Terrie Schmidt-Crosby|Updated Aug 1, 2018

    Andy's Fruit and Produce Those of you who visit this produce stand once a week each summer next to the Odessa tourist park have likely noticed that Andy has been wearing a neck brace recently. She told The Record that she will be having surgery this week. Never fear, however. Relatives and friends have stepped into the breech and will continue to bring fresh produce to town each Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Town council The Odessa Town Council had no quorum on Monday...

  • Court Report

    Updated Aug 1, 2018

    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, July 16: Sprague ambulance personnel assisted a 74-year-old woman with two artificial knees who fell in the shower and was unable to get up. Creston ambulance personnel joined a deputy in res...

  • Letter to the Editor: Tariffs, turf, temptation

    Updated Aug 1, 2018

    To the Editor: The current U.S. government recently placed tariffs on some Chinese imports into this country. China is the largest market for our agricultural raw materials, with a tax upon entry. The Chinese have retaliated by placing an additional 25-percent tariff on selected imports from the U.S. Just recently, the Trump administration announced the prospect of government subsidies to be paid for farmers injured by Chinese tariffs. Congress has a jaundiced eye toward more unnecessary deficit spending, so these promises ar...

  • Measles: It's never too late to get vaccinated

    Updated Aug 1, 2018

    OLYMPIA –The Washington State Department of Health is reminding people, who are not vaccinated, that it is never too late to get their measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine. The summer is a great time to get outdoors and have fun; don’t let measles ruin your plans. Measles is highly contagious, and easily spread when an infected person breathes, coughs, or sneezes. It is one of the leading causes of death among children worldwide. Last week, the Snohomish Health District confirmed that people living in the same household t...

  • Food bank stores low

    Updated Aug 1, 2018

    It is that time of year when stocks on the shelves at the Odessa Food Bank are getting low. The following is a list of most needed food items. Food donations may be dropped off at any of the local churches or by contacting Merleen Smith at 982-2202. The Odessa Food Bank is open the Thursday following the third Tuesday of each month. August 23 is the next open day, from 1:30 to 3 and from 5 to 6 p.m. Location is the Odessa Foursquare Church, 111 E. 1st Ave., alley entrance. Items needed are: spaghetti and spaghetti sauce,...

  • Harrington news

    Updated Aug 1, 2018

    Mayor of Harrington resigns A special City Council meeting was called Monday, July 23, at 7:30 p.m. with one item on the agenda, the mayor’s resignation letter. Mayor Dillon Haas called the meeting to order with five council members present: Davenport, Slack, Schenk, Cronrath and Tipton. Bunny Haugan, city clerk; Scott McGowan, maintenance man and 10 visitors attended: Paul Gilliland, Richard and Priscilla Derr, Cherie MacClellan, Marge Womach, Jean and Ted Axelson, Dave Michaelson, Chris Neeley and Darrel Connerly. Haas b...

  • Special equipment in action

    Wage Magers, Lincoln County Sheriff|Updated Aug 1, 2018

    On July 22, the Lincoln County Dispatch team received a report of a 75-year-old male who had been injured near Pacific Lake outside of Odessa. The individual wrecked a motorcycle and injured his ankle/foot and was unable to get himself out of the area. The victim was injured and out of water. However, his exact location was unknown. He had very poor cell service, but luckily it was enough to allow him to report his injury and general location. Deputy McLagan responded with the Sheriff’s Dept. flatbed trailer and pickup to a...

  • Staying healthy in hot weather

    Updated Aug 1, 2018

    OLYMPIA – In response to forecast heat, state health officials are issuing a health advisory and urging people to take precautions. Groups at increased health risk from extreme heat include older adults (ages 65+), people with chronic medical conditions, young children and those who work or exercise in a high heat environment. It’s important to visit older friends, relatives and neighbors to make sure fans or air conditioners are working and living spaces are ventilated. People who do not have air conditioning are adv...

  • Seeking eye witnesses to Gorge concert assaults

    Updated Aug 1, 2018

    Near GEORGE, Wash. (24JULY2018) – Detectives with the Grant County Sheriff’s Office are investigating two assaults which happened during Saturday’s Phish concert at the Gorge Amphitheater near George, Washington. Sheriff’s deputies were notified Saturday evening of two assault victims who had been brought to the medical tent at the venue. The victims, a 46-year-old man from Washington state and a 38-year-old man from Colorado. Each suffered head injuries and was transported to separate regional hospitals for treatme...

  • Locals listed on SCC and SFCC spring honor rolls

    Updated Aug 1, 2018

    SPOKANE WA – The spring 2018 honor roll list at Spokane Community College includes more than 2,100 students. To receive honor roll status, students must earn a 3.0 grade point average or higher and be full time (at least 12 credits). Local area students achieving honor roll status are Raymond Harrington of Harrington and Joshua Watkins of Odessa. SCC is one of the largest community colleges in the state and serves more than 20,000 students every year. SCC has provided college transfer, career-technical and adult basic e...