Articles from the July 11, 2013 edition

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Council still debating fence definition

At Monday night’s meeting of the Odessa Town Council, the rewritten draft ordinance defining a “fence” was seen by council member Frank White as too restrictive and likely to cause more problems for the council than it solve... — Updated 7/23/2014

 

Fundraiser for firefighters

Lyndsay Reyes is spearheading the effort to purchase new protective gear for the Odessa volunteer firefighters. This Friday, July 12, she will host a Thirty-One party, with 20... — Updated 7/10/2013

 

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 7/10/2013

 

Recent visitors to the Odessa Museum

Recent visitors to the Odessa Museum were Noreen Groh, Margie Shell, and JoAnne Hardt with Scott and Sharie Heimbigner as hosts. Comments by visitors included: "great displays", "I... — Updated 7/10/2013

 
 By LISE OTT    Opinion

Advice from a small town girl

I've always been pretty good at arithmetic. Not a whiz, you understand, but pretty good. Once beyond arithmetic and into math, however, all bets are off. But I've been thinking late... — Updated 7/10/2013

 

Small businesses hanging on

Odessa's business climate is taking some baby steps forward, especially with the imminent opening of the new meat processing facility at the industrial park and the grand plans of the new owners of the golf course. The biodiesel... — Updated 7/10/2013

 

This week in Odessa history

1 years ago Friday, July 11, 1913 Five Lincon county mothers have applied to the county commissioners through the superior court for relief under the new destitute mothers' pension act which was enacted by the last legislature... — Updated 7/10/2013

 

Rock Doc

Each year at this time thousands of tourists embark on cruises along Alaska’s stunning coastal waters. If they are lucky, the tourists experience dry weather, relatively calm seas, and breathtaking vistas. In some places the s... — Updated 7/10/2013

 

Corrections

Last week’s issue of The Record incorrectly stated that Justin Hunt had been selected to the all-state basketball team. He has been selected for the all-state baseball team. Due to a transcription error, the date of birth for P... — Updated 7/10/2013

 

Washington's wireless taxes/ fee second highest in the nation

Earlier this year, Tax Foundation released a study detailing the wireless service tax and fee rates in the U.S. The map below shows the state and local tax and fee rates on wireless service. The average state and local rate is... — Updated 7/10/2013

 

Odessa team "Just B' Cuz" placed first in bracket at Hoopfest

Travis Schuh played with his cousin Jolyn Hutsell, sister Rachel Jewell, and brother Corby Schuh.... — Updated 7/10/2013

 
 By DR DUANE PITTS    Opinion

Helping children learn to read

Research into early reading shows numerous elements that help children become readers. Teachers know these factors; and if parents know also, they can support their children at home with some of the same information. I comment on... — Updated 7/10/2013

 

Independance Day in Odessa

The highlight of the Independence Day holiday in Odessa was the firemen’s barbecue held at Reiman Park last Thursday. Odessa’s rural and town volunteer firefighters and their families provided a feast that fed approximately 200... — Updated 7/10/2013

 

Odessa FBLA teams first and sixth in the naiton

By TERRI KING Anaheim, Calif. was the destination for 14 students from Odessa High School who competed in the 2013 Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) National Leadership... — Updated 7/10/2013

 

Holman graduates from Whitworth University

Stephanie Holman of Odessa has been awarded a Bachelor of Arts degree, Magna Cum Laude, in Speech Communication from Whitworth University. Located in Spokane, Wash., Whitworth is a private liberal arts university affiliated with... — Updated 7/10/2013

 

Michaelson's writing career continues, as do the awards

Harrington author David Michaelson has received word that his book for young readers, “Butterfly Dust,” written under the pen name Nubby Grumpins, has made the Summer Recommended Reading List of the Military Writer’s Society of Am... — Updated 7/10/2013

 
 By DENNIS PRAGER    News

Colorado high school principal favors basics

To the students and faculty of our high school: I am your new principal, and honored to be so. There is no greater calling than to teach young people. I would like to apprise you of some important changes coming to our school. I... — Updated 7/10/2013

 

Letter to the editor; Pitts's proud of OHS kids

To the Editor: We are so proud of the 14 Odessa High School students who participated in the National FBLA Leadership Conference in Anaheim, Calif. this month. Four of the students took first place in the nation in their category,... — Updated 7/10/2013

 

Odessa grads on Dean's list

Stefanie Colby-McQuaig and Lexi Watkins, both of Odessa, have been named to the Dean’s List at Eastern Washington University in Cheney for the spring quarter of 2013.... — Updated 7/10/2013

 

Letter to the Editor; Reader wants the Record to keep going even if rates rise

To the Editor: “Five years and counting” [title of the editorial in last week’s Record] is so true, as social media is making it hard for small-town newspapers to continue giving us current news. What keeps me subscribing to The R... — Updated 7/10/2013

 
 By DR DUANE PITTS    Opinion

"Common Core" Explained - Part Three

Common Core is the most recent version of a five-decade long reform movement, which has stressed over and over that public schools are failing. It all started with Sputnik. In 2012, McDonnell and Weatherford, professors at UC-Santa... — Updated 7/10/2013

 

BBCC Lady Vikings summer camp for basketball 7/15 - 18

The final Lady Vikings basketball camp of the summer will be held at Big Bend Community College July 15-18. Lady Vikings’ coach and camp director Preston Wilks will lead a group of current college players to instruct girls in g... — Updated 7/10/2013

 

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