Articles from the November 21, 2013 edition
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Crosby joins honor society Phi Theta Kappa at GRCC
The Phi Theta Kappa chapter of Green River Community College has honored 2008 Odessa High School graduate Lauren Crosby for superior academic achievement with an invitation to... — Updated 11/21/2013
This Week in Odessa History
Churches were to be found every few miles throughout the countryside in the early days of the Odessa area. Usually they were served by itinerant ministers, who either traveled by horseback or by wagon to serve their several... — Updated 11/21/2013
Harrington News
The Harrington City Council met Wednesday evening with all council members present. Much of the evening was spent on the budget for the upcoming year. Resolution 2013-190 for a sales tax levy to increase the property tax was... — Updated 11/21/2013
Court 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... — Updated 11/21/2013
Locals in the Limelight; Tianii and Chris Costlow
By KATHY TAYLOR I sat down for my interview with Chris and Tianii Costlow at their auto repair shop. Chris spends a lot more time here than at home and has built his reputable business through years of hard work and service to our... — Updated 11/21/2013
Volleyball girls face tough going at state tournament
The O-H Titan volleyball team came home from Yakima without a trophy this year but nevertheless showed real sportsmanship and an ability to keep playing their best. The state 1B... — Updated 11/21/2013
Winter coats, hats, gloves to be collected for school kids
The High School class of Christ Lutheran Church is conducting a coat drive. All sizes of coats are needed, from infant to 5XL adult. All styles and colors of new or gently used coats will be accepted. Hats, mittens, gloves and... — Updated 11/21/2013
Titan football team ends playoffs, season in Touchet
The Odessa-Harrington football team lost its final game this year to Touchet in a playoff game there last Friday, November 15. The score was 68-14. O-H 0 0 0 14 14 Touchet 30 14 16 8 68 Touchet set the tone early, scoring first on... — Updated 11/21/2013
Quilt club Christmas party planned for December 2
Fronen Steppdecker, The Odessa Quilt Club, held their annual corporation business meeting, November 11. Officers elected were: Debbie Buscher, President; Joyce McClanahan, Vice President; Patricia Gies, Secretary; Charlene Kagele,... — Updated 11/21/2013
Hank Aron Walter born to parents Colley and HaLee
Hank Aron Walter was born to Colley and HaLee Walter of Odessa on October 23, 2013 at 12:18pm at Deaconess Hospital. He joins his three brothers at home: Tucker, age 7, Sawyer, age... — Updated 11/21/2013
Booster club taking orders for annual citrus fruit sale
The Odessa-Harrington Athletic Booster Club 11th annual citrus fruit sale is currently in full swing. Funds raised will continue to go toward the support of school-related athletic programs. As in recent years, previous customers... — Updated 11/21/2013
All-league O-H selections for football and volleyball
Selected to the all-league football team from the Odessa-Harrington Titans were senior Jacob DeWulf as a first-team offensive lineman and first-team defensive lineman. Junior Sam... — Updated 11/21/2013
Odessa schools list students achieving 1st quarter honor roll
Odessa Junior-Senior High School has released its first- quarter list of students on the honor roll and those receiving honorable mention. A student must have a grade point average of 3.50-4.00 to be on the honor roll, and honorabl... — Updated 11/21/2013
Welcome to my Kitchen
Thanksgiving Day is just around the corner. Many families are already planning meals for celebrations, and often the menu includes roast turkey. Some readers may be new to cooking... — Updated 11/21/2013
Family and friends on hand as Goetz turns 104 at OMHC
On Saturday, November 16, friends and family gathered for a home-cooked dinner in the Atrium at the Odessa Healthcare Center to celebrate the 104th birthday of long-time area resident Alvin Goetz. He enjoyed visiting with many of h... — Updated 11/21/2013
A bit of Eagles history
Chuck Wood, Gig Harbor, Wash., Aerie Historian, sent to The Record this list of people who joined the Odessa Eagles. According to Wood, Eddie Kern, number 61 on the list, is the last living member of Aerie 3069. Wood continued... — Updated 11/21/2013
Letter to the Editor; Presidents choice of words about drone strikes baffling
To the Editor: I am astonished at our president’s lack of diplomacy as he is forced to battle one crisis after another. The drone strike that killed the Taliban leader came just one day after peace talks were to commence. The P... — Updated 11/21/2013
Letter to the Editor; Petition to ban pre-K to fifth grade standardized testing
To the Editor: Washington’s (and America’s) youngest students need teaching and learning, not standardized testing. That’s why I am calling for a ban on standardized testing in pre-K through fifth grade. Pre-kindergarten throu... — Updated 11/21/2013
Advice from a Small Town Girl
I have to confess that I can hardly wait for November to be over. I know that the end of November means we are ever closer to the cold and dark of winter, but I don't care. Because... — Updated 11/21/2013
Rock Doc
"It's 8:16 on a chilly, wet morning…You've just arrived at work and are pouring a cup of coffee when you become aware of a low rumbling noise. Within seconds, the rumbling becomes a... — Updated 11/21/2013
Unwrapping the gift of reading
Tuesday, November 19, brought out young children, their parents and volunteer readers from high-school students to professional business people for an evening of varied activities... — Updated 11/21/2013
WRPP Conference well-attended at Odessa
Washington Rural Pathways to Prosperity (WRPP) held a conference in Odessa and ten other locations throughout the state on Friday, November 15, at the Any Occasion Banquet Hall. The... — Updated 11/21/2013