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  • Fall festival predated D-Fest; rehydration; back-to-school through the years

    Updated Sep 1, 2019

    1 years ago The Odessa Record August 31, 1919 News updates: A Houston tourist passed through this week with a specially built automobile. He had purchased a chassis and on it had built an enclosure into which he had built all the features of a modern home, folding bed, electric lights, hot and cold water, a refrigerator and other comforts. He stated that he had spent three years designing it, and that in time to come such traveling homes would be common, as a company had become interested in his patents and would put...

  • A couple thibngs you have to try. From tomato cake to zuchinni pie.

    Laura Estes|Updated Sep 1, 2019

    Eat dessert first, save room for dessert. Summer brings an abundance of zucchini, many getting a little large for savory main and side dishes. Just the right size to grind for relish, but how much relish can any family use? Pie, one can not have too much pie. Faux Apple Pie could be the answer to this dilemma. Sampling several recipes, I have come up with a version, not too sweet, nicely spiced with a pleasing texture. Peeled and seeded mature zucchini are sliced like apples...

  • Courthouse report

    Updated Sep 1, 2019

    SUPERIOR COURT John F. Strohmaier, Judge Civil Judgment The court denied petitioner Karen S. Felker’s request to extend a domestic violence protection order against Brade D. Barbre from three months to a full year. The order in place will expire Oct. 2. Both parties are Creston residents. New Criminal Cases Timothy J. Bodi, 3-29-62, 57, of Wilbur, is charged with second-degree assault (with sexual motivation) in connection with a Dec. 19, 2018, incident in Wilbur. The alleged victim suffered a fractured rib and required t...

  • Sheriff's report

    Updated Sep 1, 2019

    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. Sheriff’s dispatchers handled 237 calls for service during the period covered here. Monday, Aug. 19: Damage to at least two fences and crops was blamed on cows that were loose along Mill Canyon Road near Daven...

  • Fest updates

    Terrie Schmidt-Crosby|Updated Sep 1, 2019

    Cabbage rolls were made August 8 by members of Heritage Church. Kraut ranzas were made by members of St. Joseph Catholic Church in early August. Pickles are being finished this week (made by ?). Strudel will be made by members of Christ Lutheran Church September 4-6. Biergarten sausage made and smoked at Voise Sausage by Summers by various Odessa Chamber of Commerce members and Biergarten chair Trevor Smith and his crew of helpers. Darren Summers will also sell Voise Sausage during Fest from his location directly across the s...

  • Patrols will target paddle boarders

    Updated Sep 1, 2019

    OLYMPIA – Aug. 21, 2019 – Marine law enforcement agencies on Washington state’s marine and fresh waterways will conduct safety emphasis patrols over Labor Day weekend — specifically targeting stand up paddle boarders. The goal is to educate them about laws and safe practices. “Stand-up paddle boarders need to know that as soon as their board leaves a designated swim area or goes beyond the surf, it is considered a vessel and is therefore subject to recreational boating laws,” said Rob Sendak, State Parks boating law administr...

  • Crop insurance supports on-farm crop diversity

    Anna Johnson|Updated Sep 1, 2019

    Policy manager, Center for Rural Affairs Farmers and ranchers have one thing in common: The need to manage risk, from weather, markets or other forces. Crop insurance can be a useful tool for farmers and ranchers in managing risk. But while crop insurance is readily available for major crops like corn and soybeans, many farmers and ranchers could benefit from learning about risk management options for more niche crops. Three fact sheets recently released by the Center for Rural Affairs address a variety of lesser-known crop...

  • PDA addresses housing, Street Dance to raise $$ for empty lot project; Wickwire history

    Marjorie Womach|Updated Sep 1, 2019

    Harrington Public Development Authority The monthly meeting of Harrington's Public Development Authority was called to order August 20 by President Heather Slack, with the following individuals present: Jay Kane, Jay Gossett, Nathan Luck, Paul Charlton, Margie Hall (Lincoln County EDC), Bunny Haugan, Heather Slack and Tim Tipton (who arrived late due to harvest). Donations toward improvements to the vacant lot at Willis and SR 23 are being received. It was reported that a...

  • Dogs and public works fill agenda

    Terrie Schmidt-Crosby|Updated Sep 1, 2019

    The Odessa Town Council met Monday evening in the public library for its regular meeting. Several visitors and interested citizens were present. Airport A supplemental airport agreement was approved by the council, whereby the $10,000 additional cost to finish the work on the Runway 2-20 Rehabilitation and Runway Safety Area Improvements Project would be paid via a $9,000 grant approved by the FAA’s Mary Vargas, with the remaining $1,000 to be paid by the Town of Odessa. That $1,000 might also be reduced by another $500 if a...

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