Articles from the October 10, 2013 edition
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O-H Titan volleyball girls split match pair last week
On October 1, Odessa-Harrington played its volleyball match at Columbia High School in Hunters. The Titans won three straight, with scores of 25-8, 25-15 and 25-16. Offensively Katelyn Worley and Cydnee Kieffer led in services... — Updated 10/9/2013
Will a government shutdown impact the safety of our food?
If it seems food safety issues are on the rise, that's because they are. About 48 million people contract some form of food poisoning each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The question on many... — Updated 10/9/2013
Letter to the Editor; Defining in simple terms our federal budget deficit
Let us try and simplify the reason for the ridiculous name calling and questionable actions that are taking place. it is because the Republicans want to balance the budget and the Democrats don't want to. Perhaps we should define... — Updated 10/9/2013
OMHC here to help navigate the Washington Health Benefit Exchange
Odessa Memorial Healthcare Center (OMHC) will be able to help you navigate the system by having certified "in-person assisters" who will be able to provide in-person assistance right here in Odessa. The Washington Health Benefit Ex... — Updated 10/9/2013
Athlete of the Week; Cydnee Kieffer
Athlete: Cydnee Kieffer Parents: Dina and Clint Kieffer Grade: Senior at Harrington HS Sport: Volleyball Coach: Lanae Carper Achievement: This is Cydnee's 3rd year playing... — Updated 10/9/2013
September Titan Pride winners
Above are the September Titan Pride winners: front row left to right, Sophia Squire, Ashely Zagelow, Devin Nelson and John Melcher. Second row: Kira Buck, Marissa Chaves, Corbin... — Updated 10/9/2013
LC deputies solve burglary
During the night time hours of October 5th Lincoln County dispatch received a 911 call from a distressed female reporting domestic violence. The male suspect was reported to have a... — Updated 10/9/2013
Locals in the limelight
Barbara "Barb" Lou Gilbert By KATHY TAYLOR Barbara "Barb" Lou Gilbert Schlimmer was born July 21, 1950 in Spokane, WA. The doctor that showed up to deliver her was intoxicated and... — Updated 10/9/2013
This Week in Odessa History
Frank and Leo Guth were among Odessa’s first business operators. Just as the town was incorporated in 1902, several new businesses opened to make Odessa a full service center. Among them were the flour mill, built and operated... — Updated 10/9/2013
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 10/9/2013
Welcome to my Kitchen
Early fall freezing weather has done in most Odessa gardens, but you may have a few zucchini awaiting your attention. Zucchini Crisp, submitted by Jackie Winfrey, Quincy WA, works... — Updated 10/9/2013
WA health site receives 10,000 applications
Washington Healthplanfinder today announced more than 10,000 residents completed applications for health coverage since the marketplace opened on Oct. 1. Washington Healthplanfinder is the new way for Washingtonians to find,... — Updated 10/9/2013
Defining terms of budget
To the Editor: Let us try and simplify the reason for the ridiculous name calling and questionable actions that are taking place. It is because the Republicans want to balance the budget and the Democrats don’t want to. Perhaps... — Updated 10/9/2013
Quilting and hopping in nine towns in north central Washington
In case you didn't notice, Odessa's quilt shop, Experience Quilts! was a bit busier than usual during the past couple of weeks. That was because of the 12th annual North Central Washington Quilt "Shop Hop," an event that brought... — Updated 10/9/2013
EDC plans 3-county meeting here
At the regular lunch-time meeting of the Odessa Chamber of Commerce on October 8, after much discussion and general agreement, Marcus Horak moved to change the chamber by-laws to hold election of officers at the first meeting in... — Updated 10/9/2013
The quality of leadership
I've been contemplating the quality of leadership recently, not least because of the mess in Washington, D. C. What really inspired me to try writing about it, though, was our quilt... — Updated 10/9/2013
Rock Doc
Cooking is part necessity, but it's also partly cultural. The way we cook says a lot about the societies we live in and the traditions that influence our families. I know that a lot... — Updated 10/9/2013
Michaelson books win medals
David Michaelson, a writer residing in Harrington has received word that two of his books have won medals awarded by the Military Writer's Society of America. His young readers book, Butterfly Dust took the Gold Medal. The story... — Updated 10/9/2013
Letter to the Editor; Writers question fairness in Sprague
To the Editor: Our political system today is broken. Infighting and partisan politics are pushing our country in a non-productive negative direction at the N ational level. The Government at State level has a difficult time... — Updated 10/9/2013
Harrington News
The Needhams perform in Harrington Monday night, Sept 30th, the Needhams family-based group performed at the Harrington Opera House for an audience of about 50 persons. This was the third year's appearance of the Needhams at the Ha... — Updated 10/9/2013