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  • Ask Dr. Universe

    Updated Jun 17, 2015

    Dear Dr. Universe: Can you grow stuff like thread, cloth, silk, and most importantly, clothing? - Jay, Colorado We can use all kinds of animal, bug, and plant materials to make cloth. Even some of the tiniest living things on the planet can make cloth, too. I heard about this from my friend Hang Liu, a Washington State University professor who studies the science of materials we use and wear every day. These tiny organisms, microbes, do lots of jobs in the world. They’re at work in soil, some help bread rise, and others c...

  • Welcome to my Kitchen

    LAURA ESTES|Updated Jun 17, 2015

    Easter comes early this year, and soon baskets of colored eggs and chocolate rabbits will delight both young and old. Celebration meals will be planned and several of this issue’s recipes may be incorporated into menu plans. Robin Higginbotham Jasman of Hartline brought Bean Salad to a Christmas gathering and the recipe was requested by numerous people. Robin’s recipe includes canned baby corn, a refreshing change from traditional three bean salads. Bean Salad 1 can (15 oun...

  • Schlomer crowned Miss Odessa

    Updated Mar 27, 2015

    Casey Schlomer was crowned Miss Odessa on Sunday evening at the high school library. She takes over the duties from Jenna Shafer who represented Odessa in 2014. Schlomer read her essay about what it means to her to be Miss Odessa and represent the town of Odessa. She also answered an impromptu question which was about who influenced her the most. She said it was her grandmother, Connie Greenwalt. Greenwalt worked hard so she could help financially and whenever Schlomer needed...

  • Edwards, Fink announce engagement, Oct. wedding

    Updated Mar 27, 2015

    Brylee Renae Edwards of Hartline and Brian Neil Fink of Odessa will be united in marriage October 10, 2015, at the Heritage Church in Odessa with Pastor Tim Hauge officiating. Brylee is the daughter of John and Danette Edwards of Hartline and the granddaughter of Dick and Donnie Edwards of Spokane, the late Terrie Edwards and Alan and Monica Krause of Wilbur. Brian is the son of Neil and Lecia Fink of Odessa and the grandson of Marvin and Marilyn Fink of Odessa, and the late...

  • Wehr and Lesser selected as delegates to symposium

    Updated Mar 27, 2015

    Only 16 students were selected by Washington state to be delegates at the 52nd Washington Junior Science and Humanities Symposium. This year, Odessa senior Thorsen Wehr and junior Stacia Lesser were selected by Dr. Ray Myers and the Symposium to be delegates at the Washington Junior Science and Humanities Symposium. Both students were outstanding in presenting their projects and earned the following recognition and awards: Thorsen Wehr - "The Generation and Analysis of Waves...

  • Students earn awards at science fair

    JEFFERY WEHR|Updated Mar 27, 2015

    After a nine-hour day of continually presenting their research to experts in the field, the young scientists from Odessa High School's Advanced STEM Research Laboratory exhibited their academic prowess in science and engineering at the Mid-Columbia Regional Science and Engineering Fair in Kennewick Thursday, March 12, 2015. Nearly 100 high school student researchers, representing the finest scientific minds, vied for top prizes in STEM-related categories. Odessa senior...

  • Titan Pride

    Updated Mar 27, 2015

    Justin Zagelow, Austin Goetz and Nicklas Nelson won lunch with school principal Jamie Nelson. Below: Titan Pride winners for February were, front row, Dominic Hicks and Tate Wagner; second row, Angelina Serpik, Alyx Scheller, Leah Beth Claassen, Emmanuel Zaragoza-Trujillo; third row, Reegan Carstensen, Carter Zigan, Kenzie Kuchenbuch, Bo Walter, Max Peterson, Devin Nelson; fourth row, Jeramiah Hicks, Justin Zagelow, KC Beldin, Chad Strebeck, Holden Iverson; back row, Emily...

  • Kissler will represent WA at GENIUS Olympiad in NY

    Updated Mar 27, 2015

    Advanced STEM Researcher Cole Kissler was recently selected by the Mid-Columbia Science and Engineering Fair to represent Washington state at the 2015 GENIUS Olympiad, where he will present his science research, “Engineering an Aluminum Cone-Studded Solar Panel to Increase Output Efficiency.” Top high school researchers from all over the United States will display their innovative ideas at the State University of New York in Oswego. The GENIUS Olympiad promotes a global understanding of environmental issues and the ach...

  • O-H Titan golf started March 17 at Odessa course

    Updated Mar 27, 2015

    Six Titan boys competing this year under Mike Greenwood of Harrington played their first match in Odessa on March 17 against Cusick, Inchelium and Davenport: William Mann, John Tanke, Thorsen Wehr, Trevor King, Garrison Schmierer and Kiegan Wehr. Only Davenport and Inchelium also sent girls’ teams. The match was won by Davenport, with Odessa-Harrington second, Inchelium third and Cusick fourth. The individual leaders were Palmer Gulkie of Davenport with a score of 42, Thorsen Wehr of Odessa with a score of 45 and Blade L...

  • Titans compete well at Ray Cross Meet in Ephrata Saturday

    Updated Mar 27, 2015

    In the first track and field meet of the season, the Titan teams did well against a mixture of smaller and larger schools at the Ray Cross Invitational held at Ephrata High School Saturday, March 21. The boys placed ninth, with 32 points, and the girls placed 12th with 18.5 points out of the 24 teams that competed. Boys’ results In the sprints, Odessa senior Sam Schafer continued his successful efforts, taking second in the 100 meters in 11.99 seconds and first place in the 200 meters in 23.81 seconds. Freshman Gaven Elder wa...

  • Dog licenses are due for renewal

    Updated Mar 27, 2015

    Loose dogs whose owners cannot be found via their current tags will be turned over to Grant County Animal Rescue. Odessa has no adequate facility in which to house lost pets, so please make it easy for law enforcement to return your animal to you by purchasing your tag renewal....

  • Meat processing could resume March 31

    Updated Mar 27, 2015

    The Odessa Town Council met Monday night to hear the welcome news that the livestock processing facility at the Odessa Industrial Park is slated to resume operation by the end of March. At the meeting was Ellie Key, permit manager with the state Department of Ecology, as well as Kim Ramm, president of the Odessa Public Development Authority, and Margie Hall, executive director of the Lincoln County Economic Development Council. Key said she had been working with the town’s public works director Rod Webster on issues at the w...

  • OMHC Public Service Announcement

    Updated Mar 27, 2015

    Spring is here and so are allergies. When you have allergies, an allergy relief kit may be a useful addition to any home, car or even at work. WebMd has created a list of applicable items that might be useful to you. What you will need: eye drops, decongestants, nasal sprays, antihistamines, bronchodilators, injectable epinephrine, skin creams and lotions, medical information, dust-proof pillowcase. * Eye Drops – When your allergies leave you red-eyed and itchy, eye drops may help. They can ease inflammation and itching, t...

  • Court Report

    Updated Mar 27, 2015

    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 16: A vehicle was reported in the ditch on U.S. 2 near Davenport. Its driver told deputies he fell asleep and the vehicle high-centered. A Harrington resident reported threats being made. A lock was rep...

  • Holy Week and Easter schedules

    Updated Mar 27, 2015

    At Christ Lutheran Church the Palm Sunday Service, Mar. 29, will be at 10:30 a.m. On Apr. 2, Maundy Thursday, Holy Communion Service will be at 7 p.m. On Apr. 3, Good Friday Service will be at 7 p.m. On Apr. 5, Easter Sunday Service will be at 10:30 a.m. The Holy Week and Easter schedule for St. Joseph Catholic Church is as follows: Holy Thursday, April 2, Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper, 7:30 p.m.; Good Friday, April 3, Celebration of the Lord’s Passion, 7:30 p.m.; Easter Sunday, April 5, Mass at 8:00 a.m. At Zio...

  • This Week in Odessa History

    Updated Mar 25, 2015

    1 years ago From The Odessa Record March 25, 1915 Mr. and Mrs. Hy. Rieke drove to Davenport yesterday afternoon in the Rieke auto to visit with Mrs. Wm. U. Neeley and little daughter, Wilma, who have been seriously ill this week with typhoid fever. John Geile, Jr., of Odessa, has been awarded $300 by the Great Northern railway company for damages received when struck by a train at a railway crossing in Odessa. The Odessa Hardware and Implement company delivered a Buick touring car last Saturday to C.T. Deets and another to...

  • What's Hot

    Updated Mar 25, 2015

    Odessa Menu MONDAY, March 30: Muffin, cereal, fruit and juice. Lunch: Mozzarella bread stix, marinara sauce, corn, fruit and veg bar. TUESDAY, March 31: Bagel w/cc, fruit and juice. Lunch: Cheeseburger, JO JO's, fruit and veg bar. WEDNESDAY, April 01: Pancakes, fruit and juice. Lunch: Grilled cheese sandwich, tomato soup, crackers, fruit and veg bar. THURSDAY, April 02: Egg patty, toast, fruit and juice. Lunch: Baked potato w/chili, string cheese, pull-a-parts, fruit and veg bar. FRIDAY, March 27: Cereal, toast, fruit,...

  • Harrington News

    Updated Mar 25, 2015

    On a bright and sunny Friday afternoon, the Horse Crazy Cowgirl Band drove into Harrington and parked their motor home in the vacant lot south of the Harrington Opera House. Harrington is their first stop in the 5,200 mile tour they are making. They were served an early dinner in the Art Room and by 6 p.m. were upstairs in the newly finished auditorium. During the week members of the HOHS cleaned and polished and added finishing touches. As the audience trickled in, many comments were made about the beauty of the woodwork...

  • Odessa Grain

    Updated Mar 25, 2015

    The latest cash grain market here shows Soft White Wheat down at $6.05. Hard Red Winter is down at $6.14. DNS is down at $8.13. Barley is down at 153.00....

  • Calendar of Events

    Updated Mar 25, 2015

    3/26 Twelve Step Program - Ode- ssa group meeting @ Heritage Church basement, 7 - 8 p.m., Odessa Communi-ty Closet @ Zion Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Food bank open 1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m. Power Outage, overnight. 03/27- The Ritz Theater presents 28 Jupiter Ascending 7 p.m. 3/28 Titan Baseball 12 p.m. in Odessa. Titan Track in Colville, time, TBA. Titan Tennis in Harrington @11 a.m. 3/30 Quilt club @ museum barn, 1 P.m. and 7 p.m., TOPS Christ Lutheran Church, 11 a.m. 4/2 Prime-timers, 12:30 p.m. @ Old Town Hall....

  • Birthdays and Anniversaries

    Updated Mar 25, 2015

    Birthdays for March 26: Jennie Harp, Greyson Keith. March 27: Corky Kiehn, Lynn Schmidt. March 28: Hailey Williams. March 29: Ernie Mills, Jacob Schmidt, Trygve Lovvik, Sharon Braun, Aaron Nixon. March 30: Delbert Cook, Jordan Fredrick, Tyesn Kuchenbuch, Lou Kyzivat. March 31: Shelby Smith, Vicky Strang, Bryan Ramm. April 1: Audrey Beck, Makinely Haguewood, Marlene Kramer, Bill Weber, April Mason, Lynn Mason. Anniversaries for March 27: Michael and Jamie Nichols. March 29: Marvin and Marilyn Fink, Harrison and LeAnne...

  • The Weather

    Updated Mar 25, 2015

    High Low Prec. S Mar. 19 60 35 .00 Mar. 20 60 37 .00 Mar. 21 61 38 .05 Mar. 22 60 31 .00 Mar. 23 61 31 .00 Mar. 24 56 38 .26 Mar. 25 50 35 .04 Yearly total to date 8.14 inches. Snow accumulation: .93 inches to date....

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