Articles from the March 17, 2016 edition
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Harrington farmer recognized
Josh Steward, president of Steward Farms, Inc. in Harrington, is among visionaries being recognized nationally through a program called Farm Credit 100 Fresh Perspectives, a search... — Updated 3/20/2016
Odessa High scientists earn awards
After an eight-hour day of continually presenting their research to experts in the field, the student scientists from the Advanced STEM Research Laboratory at Odessa High School... — Updated 3/20/2016
This Week in Odessa History
The Odessa Record of March 17, 1916, included a front-page column on doings from 14 years prior. Since The Record has no archives from 1902, so we include it in this issue. Notes... — Updated 3/20/2016
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... — Updated 3/20/2016
Ask Dr. Universe
What is fire? Asked by Anish P., 10, Nepal. Dear Anish, There’s nothing like taking a little catnap by the fireplace, feeling the heat, watching the flames, and listening to crackling sounds. But until you asked, I wasn’t... — Updated 3/20/2016
City girl has small-town heart
It makes me sad when I hear teenagers say things like, “I can’t wait to move out of this town” or “It’s so boring here. I hate Odessa. There’s never anything to do.” I... — Updated 3/20/2016
$4 million in grants for STEM
Washington STEM, in partnership with Washington’s Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, has announced the first round of $4 million in grants to statewide schools, school districts, educational service districts,... — Updated 3/20/2016
Harrington news
Missionaries Sunday, March 6, the Harrington Church of the Nazarene hosted missionaries, Larry and Susan Weil, who have been on furlough from Mozambique nearly a year. They presented a slide show of their mission work and both... — Updated 3/20/2016
AAA finds culture of indifference
About 87 percent of drivers engaged in at least one risky behavior while behind the wheel within the past month, according to latest research by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. These unsafe behaviors include driving while... — Updated 3/19/2016
Letter to the Editor: A lesson in democracy
What is the difference between a caucus and a primary? Since the state of Washington has both this year, an explanation is needed. The following information from Washington state Secretary of State Kim Wyman should help: 1. Caucuse... — Updated 3/18/2016
Letter to the Editor: And even more criticism
Time for the truth concerning Cathy McMorris Rodgers. She is part of the most dysfunctional Congress ever. She is paid $174,000 a year by us to work for the 5th district of Washington state. This is what she has done: voted over... — Updated 3/18/2016
Letter to the Editor: Accolades to The Record
Enclosed please find my check for a two-year renewal of The Odessa Record. Although I left the area many years ago after growing up in Marlin, I still enjoy your newspaper. Thank you for what you do for small towns and for... — Updated 3/18/2016
Letter to the Editor: Voting record of McMorris Rodgers criticized
What would an effective Congressional representative do to improve lives in the 5th District? Be available, answer letters personally, attend important rallies and EIS hearings concerning the oil and coal terminals, visit the... — Updated 3/18/2016
Quilt Til You Wilt is Monday
More than 100 quilters from all across the state have pre-registered for the 21st annual Quilt Til You Wilt event put on by the Odessa Quilt Club. The event takes place Monday, March 21, at the Odessa Community Center. Quilting... — Updated 3/17/2016
OTH sale moves to Spring Fling
The Old Town Hall Rejuvenation Society, at its March 1 meeting, agreed to reschedule the annual indoor yard sale to coincide with Spring Fling this April 29/30. Donations of items for sale will be accepted effective immediately,... — Updated 3/17/2016
Silver anniversary of benefit wine tasting
In anticipation of the silver anniversary of the Odessa Healthcare Foundation’s annual wine tasting, microbrew sampling and auctions, I began reading past minutes and treasurer’s reports of the Odessa Healthcare Foundation’s... — Updated 3/17/2016