Articles from the November 3, 2011 edition
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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 11/3/2011
Pastors' Corner
The November calendar brings to our attention a couple of important events for us, Veterans Day and later in the month, Thanksgiving. This past week I was reminded why it is importa... — Updated 11/3/2011
This Week in Odessa History
Ninety-three years ago this week they were dancing in the streets of Odessa, celebrating a false report that an armistice had been signed by Germany, with the Allied nations declaring victory in World War I. Germany agreed to... — Updated 11/3/2011
The Creative Corner
A dear lady of talent, surely an angel of God Was sweet Mrs. Bennett, the wife of T. Claud Her home built of gray rock, a house so unique There was no other quite like it, in Wilson Creek I'll share with you now, warm memories... — Updated 11/3/2011
Free Microsoft courses to be extended for another year
Despite large budget cuts, the Employment Security Department has extended its contract with Microsoft to make the company’s entire suite of online courses available for free to Washington residents for another year. The contract o... — Updated 11/3/2011
ACH remains undefeated as Titans fall to powerhouse
It was Senior Night in Odessa, and Brett Larmer (12) was the lone senior on our football team. O-H 0 12 8 0 20 ACH 8 28 16 14 64 We played the Almira-Coulee-Hartline Warriors in a... — Updated 11/3/2011
Parent-teacher conferences for first quarter November 7
K-5 parent-teacher conferences will be held Monday, November 7. There will be no school that day. All K-5 students have been scheduled for a specific conference time, and parents should have received a designated date and time... — Updated 11/3/2011
OHS to hold silent auction for old school light fixtures
An old storage room at school was cleaned out recently, where staff members found some old beautiful light fixtures from the old Odessa High School. Several people have indicated interest in these items. To make it fair, have some... — Updated 11/3/2011
Wildcat best Titans in very grueling matchup in Wilbur
Wilbur-Creston defeated Odessa-Harrington’s volleyball team Saturday, October 29, in a grueling 5-game match, 30-28, 23-25, 25-13, 22-25 and 15-6. Despite the loss, the Titans p... — Updated 11/3/2011
Rock Doc
At first I wasn’t sure I was reading the CNN report correctly. The story hinged on special pavement that uses the impact of human feet to generate electricity. That’s right. A you... — Updated 11/3/2011
Four generations gathered for Odessa Deutschesfest
Deutchesfest weekend brought special visitors to see Great Granny, Mildred Deife. Her great grandchildren and their parents, Tyler and Adelee Stone from Chandler, Ariz. visited,... — Updated 11/3/2011
Odessa Quilt Club activities abound all through the year
The Odessa Quilt Club elected new officers for the coming year at the monthly October business meeting. The new officers are as follows: President, Debbie Buscher; Vice President, Kathie Donahue; Treasurer, Julie Weishaar;... — Updated 11/3/2011
Reyes family welcomes baby boy born October 17 in ML
Alberto and Lyndsay Reyes of Odessa, along with their children Chloe, AJ, and Mackenzie, have announced the arrival of their newest family member. Carlos Glen Reyes was born... — Updated 11/3/2011
Taking advantage of Medicare Advantage
It’s hard to believe, but Medicare’s open enrollment season began recently. And this year, as a result of the federal health reform law, seniors will have to brace for several changes. Seniors who rely on privately administered Med... — Updated 11/3/2011
Export Exchange 2012 in Minneapolis October 22-24
The U.S. Grains Council and the Renewable Fuels Association are pleased to announce dates for the Export Exchange 2012, an international trade conference focused on the export of U.S. coarse grains and co-products, including distil... — Updated 11/3/2011
Charles Lee Schoonover
Charles Lee Schoonover, age 79, died suddenly Friday, October 28, 2011, at Sacred Heart Medical Center after a short-term illness. He was born August 6, 1932, near Odessa on the... — Updated 11/3/2011
Bill Warren
Wilmon K. “Bill” Warren of Lewiston, Idaho died Sunday, October 23, 2011 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. He was 76. Bill was born July 21, 1935 at Chickasha, Okla., to Floyd V. and Ina L. Brown Warren. The family lived in... — Updated 11/3/2011
Advice from a small town girl
A few months ago, I decided to let most of my magazine subscriptions lapse. I was getting about six different quilter’s magazines, which I love but seem to be unable to recycle. T... — Updated 11/3/2011
Letter to the Editor: History a favorite of readers
I was thrilled today to read in the October 20 edition of The Odessa Record what my father (John Napier) had done 75 years ago. Because I was too young in 1936 to know of his ongoing work with cattle, things like this are helping... — Updated 11/3/2011
Letter to the Editor: Other Washington filled with the wealthy
Some interesting fact that you will never hear on the mainstream media. According to the Washington Post, the Washington D.C. area has become a great place for those that enjoy “living the dream”.... Washingtonians now enjoy the... — Updated 11/3/2011
Good news, bad news about cars
Today, the good news is cars are safer, more fuel-efficient and emit fewer greenhouse gases. The bad news is today’s automobiles burn less gas and cars in the future will be f... — Updated 11/3/2011
Redistricting plans to bring changes
Every 10 years, the bipartisan Washington State Redistricting Commission is established to redraw the state’s legislative and congressional districts. Four commissioners are appointed by the legislature, and those four then a... — Updated 11/3/2011
OHS is School of Distinction for 2011
For outstanding improvement in student achievement, Odessa High School was one of only 99 schools in the state of Washington to receive a 2011 School of Distinction Award. The 2011 School of Distinction award winners include 53... — Updated 11/3/2011
OTC #1 in Western Region
Odessa Trading Company has been informed that it is the top sales dealer in CaseIH’s Western Region for 2011, and one of the top 28 CaseIH dealers in North America for the year. I... — Updated 11/3/2011