Articles from the September 5, 2013 edition
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Grand opening of Odessa's newest business
Odessa’s newest business opened its doors to the public last week Thursday when the Cattle Producers of Washington (CPoW) held the grand opening of the Livestock Processors... — Updated 9/12/2013
Rock Doc
It sounds like science fiction when you first hear about it, but some people see it as a way of addressing both animal welfare issues and environmental concerns. I’m talking about growing meat cells for human consumption from... — Updated 9/5/2013
This week in Odessa history
Apple and silk trains were curiosities in the 1920'sThe trains that used to go through Odessa, even those that streaked through without stopping, were always of interest to early day residents. From the beginning until about the mi... — Updated 9/5/2013
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 9/5/2013
Locals in the Limelight
I first met Bonnie Burroughs one day at the local hair salon. We had never been officially introduced. We became fast friends, largely because of our mutual love of reading. We disc... — Updated 9/5/2013
Kercheval completes MBA, now works in management
Shane Kercheval, a 2004 graduate of Odessa High School, has completed his Masters of Business Administration studies with a 3.99 grade point average at Eastern Washington... — Updated 9/5/2013
Wehr gets Washington State Academy of Science Award
Odessa High School and Advanced Science Research (ASR)student Thorsen Wehr has been selected to receive the Washington State Academy of Sciences Award, allowing him to participate i... — Updated 9/5/2013
Harrington News
Chamber of Commerce The Harrington Chamber of Commerce was scheduled to meet Wednesday, September 4, at noon at city hall. With the rapid approach of the Harrington Fall Festival on September 28, and associated activities, the... — Updated 9/5/2013
Crop insurance program for forage seed pilot expanded
The USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds producers of the expanded coverage availability for the Forage (Alfalfa) Seed Pilot Multi-Peril Crop Insurance (MPCI) program to all qualifying producers in Idaho, Oregon and... — Updated 9/5/2013
Workshop set for potential new students to BBCC
A workshop for students who plan to start classes at Big Bend Community College in January of 2014 will be held September 10, 2013 in the BBCC library. “Some students are not prepared or unaware of the process to get started,... — Updated 9/5/2013
Death notice
Stanna Lee White (76) died on September 1, 2013 in Ritzville. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, September 14, 2013, at Ritzville Memorial Cemetery. A Memorial Service and reception will follow immediately at... — Updated 9/5/2013
Possible program coming for Odessa's senior citizens
Do you need to get healthy? The Aging and Adult Care Program called Stay Active and Independent for Life (SAIL) is looking for participants, someone to teach and a few attendees for the class. Anyone interested in the program shoul... — Updated 9/5/2013
Tribute
Vonda S. Grosshans 1941-2013. Vonda was a selfless giver, loving, caring, considerate, and compassionate, and was a friend to all who knew her. She was an amazing sister, mother, Oma, and proud military wife when she finally... — Updated 9/5/2013
Advice from a small-town girl
Today is Labor Day, so of course I’ve spent it laboring. I’ve moved a few hundred bolts of fabric. Some of them more than once, since I don’t really have a plan. Now I’m... — Updated 9/5/2013
School board inspects summer work projects completed
The Odessa School District board of directors met August 28, 2013. Prior to the regular meeting, the board members and the school administrators met to inspect the work done to facilities over the summer. They inspected the new... — Updated 9/5/2013