Articles from the June 7, 2012 edition
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**ALERT** Case of whooping cough confirmed in Harrington SD
Harrington School District Superintendent Mike Perry sent a letter to all parents and staff Wednesday, June 6, on the subject of potential pertussis (whooping cough) exposure by students of the school district. On June 5, he... — Updated 6/7/2012
Salutatorian's speech
Good morning, and welcome to the Graduation Ceremony for the class of 2012, those good-looking people to my right. We are privileged to have you here with us today. I’m certainly... — Updated 6/7/2012
"Golden Flask" recaptured at annual science challenge
On May 24, nine schools from the Bi-County joined Odessa for the Third Annual Bi-County Science Challenge. Odessa, Wilbur, Davenport, Liberty, Lind, Sprague, Reardan, Ritzville and... — Updated 6/7/2012
Valedictorian's speech
Today is the day we have been waiting years and years to finally come – that last step into our future. However, this is not merely a day of reflection; it is a day of... — Updated 6/7/2012
CBDL delegation visits capital
During the first week of May, a Columbia Basin Development League delegation visited Washington, D.C. to provide briefings on the current status of the Odessa Subarea Special Study... — Updated 6/7/2012
Harry Tracy
Harry Tracy of Odessa died May 24 in Spokane. He was born to Harry E. Tracy and Carrie Heilman Tracy on April 9, 1935 in Hellmer, Idaho. Harry was preceded in death by his parents;... — Updated 6/7/2012
Commencement sends 15 into world
Odessa High School’s class of 2012 was represented by 15 bright and eager faces last Saturday morning during the annual commencement exercises. The class won many awards,... — Updated 6/7/2012
June 30 scholarship deadline for eligible eigth graders
Graduating seniors in the Quincy School District who have been working since middle school to prepare for college, will be among the first students eligible to receive financial assistance through the state’s College Bound... — Updated 6/7/2012
Welcome to My Kitchen
Cool spring weather benefits spring vegetables. Spinach, leaf lettuce and peas flourish in cooler temperatures, as do herbs of many varieties. Dill can become a weed this time of... — Updated 6/7/2012
Court Report
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... — Updated 6/7/2012
Outstanding BBCC students recieve faculty's accolades
Aron Mills, a 2011 graduate of Odessa High School, was one of the faculty’s picks for top students of Big Bend Community College during the 2011-12 academic year, as announced at the ASB Spring Fling and Awards Barbecue on May... — Updated 6/7/2012
Advice from a small town girl
It’s the same old song. “Second verse same as the first; a little bit louder and a little bit worse!” I had to shop for bigger clothes last week, because I have regained all... — Updated 6/7/2012
Frustration over failing schools at tipping point
There comes a time when enough is enough. No more excuses, no more delays. In 1986, hospitals, local governments, schools, small businesses and doctors were fed up with the high... — Updated 6/7/2012
Lind Field Day, June 14
The 96th annual Washington State University Lind Field Day will be held Thursday, June 14, at the University’s Dryland Research Station north of Lind. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m., with the field tour starting at 9 a.m. A... — Updated 6/7/2012
Alumni banquet June 16
The 76th annual Odessa High School Alumni Banquet is scheduled for Saturday, June 16 at the Community Center. Social hour will begin at 5:30, and dinner will be served at 6:30. Honored classes will be those of 1952 (60 years), 1962... — Updated 6/7/2012