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At last Wednesday’s meeting of the Odessa School Board, school superintendent Suellen White reported that a public meeting held the previous Tuesday on the subject of providing all-day kindergarten was well attended by members of the community. Current teachers Maria Schuh (kindergarten), Amy Hunt (first grade) and Kim Todd (second grade), representing the early elementary grades, expressed their support and answered questions, with Schuh giving a prepared presentation. At the conclusion there was overwhelming support from t... Full story
Mayor Doug Plinski utilized the new audio/visual equipment in the public library to make a point about publicizing a community. First he showed a YouTube video produced for the city of Leavenworth, Wash. Then he showed a clip from “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart” about Butte, Mont., featuring their toxic water pit. The video presentation was a result of Plinski attending a conference at Big Bend Community College March 18 and 19. Plinski was impressed by a presentation about developing tourism in rural communities. He rep... Full story
Beverly Scherr, retired Odessa second-grade teacher, was named the WSTA Elementary Science Teacher of the Year at the WSTA-EEAW (Washington State Science Teachers Association and the Environmental Education Association of Washington) conference held in Poulsbo, Wash. during the weekend of March 18-20. Scherr has a reputation as an exemplary teacher of science. Odessa principal Ken Schutz says of her, “She is exceptional, a rare bird and unsurpassed.” He goes on to say tha... Full story
Odessa Memorial Healthcare Center personnel welcomed new hospital administrator Gary DelForge and his wife, Sue to the community March 25 at an open house hosted by OMHC. The community at large was invited to attend another open house at the hospital’s guild room March 29 from 5 to 7 p.m.... Full story
I love spring. If pressed, I would tell you my favorite season is fall, but I love spring. When I was a little girl, I could be found wandering the creek just behind our farmhouse, or the swales up the driveway, looking for wildflowers, polliwogs, birds’ nests. I can’t begin to describe how wonderful it was to find a clutch of killdeer eggs disguised as gravel, lying at my feet. Of course, it was better to find them at my feet rather than under them. I haven’t changed much.... Full story
Those of us who have been around the block a few times will remember that the last time gasoline hit $4 per gallon a new industry sprang up. Drivers could buy magnets to attach to fuel lines to allegedly boost a car’s gas mileage by 20 or even 30 percent. The devices didn’t work, but the brisk market for them reflected the pain we were feeling at the pump. The Rock Doc confidently predicts the current spike in gas prices will lead to yet another round of activity by the cha... Full story
Washington voters have made it more difficult for state lawmakers to hike taxes by requiring a two-thirds majority to do so. The Legislature’s response? Increase fees, instead. Gov. Gregoire has ordered state agencies to cut their budgets and streamline their operations, saying, “State government cannot conduct business as usual.” But instead, some agencies want to offset their agency’s budget cuts with higher fees. Fee hikes require only a simple majority vote in the Legisla... Full story
To the Editor: The Columbia Basin Development League submitted comments during the public input stage of a draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Odessa Subarea Special Study. The Special Study is evaluating alternatives which would deliver Columbia Basin Project water to the Odessa Groundwater Management Area to replace deep wells. The wells in the area are in severe decline. A “no action” alternative is also being considered. The League commented that the State of Washington relied on expected Project development in... Full story
Tuesday, March 22, saw a visit to Odessa from the Lions Health Screening Unit, funded by the Northwest Lions Foundation. This was only the second time the brand-new unit had been used, said Scott Heimbigner, Odessa Lions club president. The 62-foot trailer, pulled by a new Kenworth tractor, spent the morning at the Odessa schools, where they provided free screenings for vision, hearing, blood pressure and diabetes to all available school children from kindergarten through 8th grade. The afternoon saw the van parked downtown... Full story
Nearly 250 people were served at the March 12 Odessa Lions Club Crab Feed. Lions members pre-sold 171 tickets for crab and 76 for prime rib, according to club president Scott Heimbigner. Each crab dinner consisted of 1 1/2 fresh crabs, cleaned and heaped on a plate, served with melted butter, garlic bread, potato salad and beans. Beef eaters received a slab of prime rib in place of the crab. There was cake for dessert. Heimbigner said that the event was a very successful... Full story
Families with students in Odessa’s kindergarten through eighth-grade classes are invited to attend Future Engineers Family Night in the Odessa school cafeteria Friday, May 15, at 6 p.m. The event is sponsored by the Odessa Title 1 program, with help from the High School Honor Society and the Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO). Refreshments will be provided and include hot dogs, potato chips, lemonade and cookies. The youth can participate in construction activities, and are encouraged to bring favorite building kits from h... Full story
Odessa’s Knowledge Bowl team took sixth place at the state 1B competition held Saturday, March 26, at Central Valley High School in Spokane. Team members were Kira Powell (captain), Hailey Williams, Austin Schmierer, Jacob DeWulf and Griffey Powell. Wilbur High School won the first-place trophy, followed by Almira/Coulee-Hartline second, West Sound Academy third, Quilcene fourth and Valley Christian of Spokane fifth. Competitors were presented oral and written questions d... Full story
Monday, March 14, was “Pi Day.” Harrington School District math classes from the elementary to high-school levels celebrated with activities, pie and other circular foods. Dale Wargo’s advanced algebra class assisted Denise Hoffman’s second- and third-grade students with “pi” activities in the morning. After lunch, the high school Algebra I class worked with the fifth-grade students. After Hoffman explained “Pi Day,” students compared the circumferences of different-sized... Full story
The Harrington Education Association is offering an Alumni Scholarship to past graduates of Harrington High School. Interested Harrington alumni may visit the school’s Web site at www.harrsd.k12.wa.us for the scholarship information. The application is due April 11, 2011. Additional information is available either by contacting Niels Peterson or Grace Moeller at the school....
Parents with children interested in playing T-ball or coach-pitch ball this spring may register their child(ren) at Christ Lutheran Church Thursday, April 7, between 5 and 7 p.m. This will be the only official sign-up session prior to the start of play. Children must be at least four years old to be allowed to play. Parents must sign a permission form to register and pay the fee for T-ball in order for their child to participate. The cost is $25, which covers the cost of a hat, T-shirt and the end-of-season barbecue. The...
A $1,000 grand prize is being offered to the last poet standing in a contest sponsored by Rainbow Fine Arts. Poems of 21 lines or fewer on any subject and in any style will be judged by the contest director Dr. Jack Carroll. “We love encouraging poets,” he says. “We trust this contest will produce exciting results!” The contest is free to enter and open to poets of any age. Fifty prizes totalling more than $5,000 will be awarded. Entries must be received by May 10, and may be submitted by mail to Free Poetry Contest, 7308 He...
What is Title I? Title I, Part A, of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) provides financial assistance to states and school districts to meet the needs of educationally at-risk students. The goal of Title I is to provide extra instructional services and activities which support students identified as failing or most at risk of failing the state’s challenging performance standards in mathematics, reading and writing. What will Title I do for my child? The Title I program will provide your student with extra e...
Looking for a new career, but don't know what skills you'll need? Check out the employment event of the season--the Job & Career Fair at Big Bend Community College on April 21. A combination of direct contact with local employers and access to resources for career development make this job and career fair one of the best. The event will be held in the Masto Conference Center from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the BBCC ATEC Building. Admission is free. Bring a resume and a notepad, and dress appropriately because you'll be making a...
Peggy DeWulf, Odessa Cub Scout leader, has been named the recipient of the District Award of Merit, the highest award a district can give a volunteer. DeWulf received the award March 25 in Spokane at the 2011 Chinook District Dinner honoring Cub Scout volunteers. The Unit Leader Award of Merit recognizes the leadership of a volunteer, which is the key to a quality program. This award was created to recognize the leader who makes the scouting program a quality experience and...
Spring has arrived in a flurry of rain showers and wind. While soup seems most appealing, Easter and other spring time events call for side salads and fruit filled desserts. Several requests came in for Eleanor Walter’s Broccoli Cauliflower Salad. This mixture of crunchy vegetables and creamy dressing goes well with any meat selection, is easy to prepare, serves a crowd and can be made several hours ahead of serving time. Broccoli Cauliflower Salad 6 cups cauliflower, in b...
Odessa has grown into the community it is today as a result of civic leadership. Back when the town was new, the Odessa Commercial Club, later to become the Odessa Chamber of Commerce, campaigned for new businesses, recruited new residents and sought better roads and railroad schedule. The Odessa Record in its issue of April 16, 1909, gave this report of the meeting of the Commercial Club held earlier that week. The monthly meeting of the Odessa Commercial Club was held at the Town Hall Tuesday evening, and several matters...
Odessa will be hosting a number of temporary residents for the next two weeks, as the Stumpjumpers roll into town for two consecutive weekends of off-road competitive events. The 2011 Frost Bite events are scheduled for Saturday, April 2. Three events are on the docket with the short course beginning at 9:30 a.m., the long course beginning at 11:30 a.m. and the kids' race at 3 p.m. The White Knuckle Grand Prix will take place on Sunday, April 3, with the short course starting at 9:30 a.m. and the long course at 12:30 p.m....
Monday, April 4: Ham and macaroni bake, green salad, broccoli cuts, roll and fruit crisp. Wednesday, April 6: Lasagna, Italian vegetables, green salad, French bread and fruit cup. Thursday, April 7: Tuna noodle bake, spinach salad, peas and carrots, bread and apple brown Betty. *If you plan to attend a meal, call a day ahead to the Old Town Hall at 982-2654, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday, Wednesday and Thursday....
Position Presently Held By Term Odessa School District. #105J Director #1 Timothy Marshall 4 Year Director #2 Ed Deife 4 Year Director #3 Travis Wagner 2 Yr Unexpired Director At-Large Marcus Horak 4 Year Director At-Large Karma Henry 2 Yr Unexpired Odessa Area Fire Dist. #3 Commissioner William A.J. Bell 6 Year Public Hospital District #1, Odessa Area Commissioner Alan R. Voise 6 Year Commissioner H.P. Carstensen 6 Year Town of Odessa Council #1 Lois A. Fisher 4 Year Council #2 Kim Ramm 4 Year Council #4 Lois Harp 2 Yr...
