Transition at Public Works

DAVENPORT – Longtime director Rick Becker's retirement created some holes to fill at the Lincoln County Public Works Department. Ultimately, the county commissioners awarded Becker's job to David Orvis, a 14-year member of the department.

Orvis officially began his duties Tuesday, July 5.

"I'm trying to learn everything as soon as possible," Orvis, of Davenport, said. "Rick (Becker) left us in a good spot management and structure-wise."

Orvis's decision-making is aided by department veteran Dave Sanford of Harrington, who had his position combined into two positions: Engineering manager and ma...