Articles from the August 23, 2018 edition
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Catching up with a former Odessa Tiger
After a successful career in banking, 70-year-old Jon Heimbigner has kept busy in retirement pursuing volunteer work in the areas of athletic halls of fame and engaging older athlet... — Updated 9/2/2018
Meet your neighbors
"Community--a group of people living in the same place, a feeling of fellowship with others, sharing common attitudes, interest and goals." In the town of Odessa are a variety of... — Updated 9/2/2018
This Week in Odessa History
1 years ago The Odessa Record August 23, 1918 Over 3 million men under arms. Washington - Of more than 3,000,000 men now under arms, the United States has sent nearly one-half or... — Updated 9/2/2018
Tribute: Orrin P. Burroughs
Orrin P. Burroughs was born April 7, 1937 in Tazwell, Va. to parents Jim and Cora Burroughs. Orrin had seven brothers and seven sisters. As a proud member of the National Guard in 1... — Updated 9/2/2018
Tribute: Elsie Ruth Jasman
Elsie Ruth Jasman, loving sister, sister-in-law and aunt, passed away on August 15, 2018. Elsie was born on November 8, 1927 in Marlin to Julius and Emma Jasman. She graduated from... — Updated 9/2/2018
Tribute: Jacqueline Ann Walker
Jacqueline Ann Walker (born Bischoff) was born in Odessa Sept. 2, 1938 to Mildred (Buddrius) and Mathias Bischoff, Jr. She spent her first 18 years in Wilson Creek, where she was... — Updated 9/2/2018
Tribute: Dorothy M. Schorzman
Dorothy M. Schorzman of Odessa died peacefully on August 17, 2018 at the Odessa Memorial Healthcare Center. She was born May 21, 1921 to Joseph and Maria Medeiros in Koloa, Kauai,... — Updated 9/2/2018
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 9/2/2018
Kelly Mountain fire update
Republic, WA – Fire crews will finalize gridding and mop up operations today and will continue to disassemble and remove equipment from the lines. Tenders and a grader will be operating on N. Fork Trout Creek Road and Rose V... — Updated 9/2/2018
Town Council and Chamber of Commerce
The last two meetings of the Odessa Town Council on July 26 and August 9 were well attended by several townspeople with concerns about the effectiveness of Odessa’s dog ordinance. Barking dogs, dogs running loose, dogs being a... — Updated 9/2/2018
Crossley declares August 'General Aviation Month'
Washington, DC – The Alliance for Aviation Across America Wednesday commended Mayor William F. Crossley of Odessa, Washington for proclaiming August “General Aviation Month.” In Washington, airports contribute more than $50.9... — Updated 9/2/2018
Spring canola harvest is underway
Below are updates from the WSU and Washington Oilseed Cropping Systems team as spring canola harvest kicks into gear in eastern Washington and other Pacific Northwest locations. - The winter canola variety trial harvest is... — Updated 9/2/2018
Letter to the Editor: Hammond is choice for 13th District
To the Editor: As I read the news of Matt Manweller’s firing from Central Washington University following the investigation into reports of inappropriate conduct, I was reassured that we in the 13th Legislative District have a choi... — Updated 9/2/2018
Letter to the Editor: Saying farewell to man's best friend
To the Editor: She had turned 13 this Fathers Day. She went everywhere I went! If not on the bed with me when I was ill, she was always there on the floor next to the bed when jumping up on it was to hard to do because of her... — Updated 9/2/2018
Letter to the Editor: Tax Cuts and Jobs Act benefits middle America
To the Editor: This is the truth about “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act” of 2017. I am a tax CPA in Spokane, Washington. This is my 52nd year in public accounting. I have read the new laws many times, and our CPA firm has written and iss... — Updated 9/2/2018
Letter to the Editor: Cathy McMorris Rodgers advocates for disabled
To the Editor: Cathy McMorris Rodgers has been a strong advocate for people with disabilities. She is one of the leaders in Congress, and the whole federal government, on bringing awareness to Down Syndrome. She brought to Congress... — Updated 9/2/2018
Harrington news
Harrington had quite a number of lodges or secret societies in the early years, some of the names only appearing in the news of the unincorporated town of Harrington, while others thrived into what is now our modern history. One of... — Updated 9/2/2018
News briefs
Jordan Frederick, a 2008 graduate of Odessa High School has received an Associate of Technical Science degree in radiologic technology from Wenatchee Valley College this August. *** Due to licensing system upgrades, all Washington... — Updated 9/2/2018
Inland NW Rail Museum to celebrate anniversary
Mark August 25 on your calendar to help the Inland Northwest Rail Museum celebrate its second anniversary at the museum site just outside Reardan. The 52-year-old non-profit group has been working hard during the past year to... — Updated 9/2/2018