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West coast gas to get cheaper, says AAA
Bellevue, Wash. (August 22, 2019) – When filling-up at the pump this fall, AAA forecasts the majority of drivers in Washington and the West Coast region will find savings of potentially 25 cents/gal...
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Henry Fallert, Harrington businessman, built early hotel which is now city's Food Mart
Little Brown Jug "Ha, ha, ha, you and me, Little brown jug, don't I love thee." A local memorabilia collector brought a little brown jug into city hall last week which had the following words of...
Meet the candidates: Amy Hunt vs. Joe Schlomer
General election on November 5, 2019 This week's issue of The Record continues a series of articles in which the candidates running for positions in town government have been interviewed and allowed...
School's back in session: Enrollment down slightly from fall
The Board of Directors of Odessa School District #105 met in the high school library Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at 6 p.m., preceded by a workshop in the district office at 5:30 p.m. for the purpose of reviewing the 2019-2020 extra-curricular salary...
Correction
Last week’s article on Fest updates incorrectly gave the name of one of the four people who did a thorough cleaning of the commercial kitchen. Those who did the cleanup were Don and Kelly Korpinen, Laura Estes and Kathy Reeves. The Record regrets...
Dogs and public works fill agenda
The Odessa Town Council met Monday evening in the public library for its regular meeting. Several visitors and interested citizens were present. Airport A supplemental airport agreement was approved...
PDA addresses housing, Street Dance to raise $$ for empty lot project; Wickwire history
Harrington Public Development Authority The monthly meeting of Harrington's Public Development Authority was called to order August 20 by President Heather Slack, with the following individuals...
Crop insurance supports on-farm crop diversity
Policy manager, Center for Rural Affairs Farmers and ranchers have one thing in common: The need to manage risk, from weather, markets or other forces. Crop insurance can be a useful tool for farmers and ranchers in managing risk. But while crop...
Patrols will target paddle boarders
OLYMPIA – Aug. 21, 2019 – Marine law enforcement agencies on Washington state’s marine and fresh waterways will conduct safety emphasis patrols over Labor Day weekend — specifically targeting stand up paddle boarders. The goal is to educate t...
Funding available for farmers, rural business
In July, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced more than $400 million available for farmers and rural business owners under the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP). REAP, a farm bill program, provides financing for energy efficiency...
Gross is delegate to 136th annual meeting
Edward Gross, Reardan, Washington, has been elected as a delegate to the 136th annual American Angus Association® Convention of Delegates, to be held at Peppermill Resort Spa & Casino in Reno, Nev., reports Mark McCully, CEO of the American Angus...
Benefit concert secures donations for Harrington's school band program
Opera House event Linda Wagner greeted an audience of about 70 to the Harrington Opera House for the August 17 performance of Robert Vierschilling and Friends: An Evening of Classical Guitar. This...
Meet the candidates: Marlene Kramer vs. Bill Pichon
General election on November 5, 2019 The general election to be held November 5 of this year is fast approaching. As already announced previously in The Record, a community forum will be held October...
Fest updates
Horseshoe pitching Kathy Ratkowski, the sole surviving member of the Odessa Horseshoes Club, tells The Record that, unless a miracle happens, there will be no horseshoes event during Deutschesfest...
Good-bye to K-9 Sasha
At Monday evening’s meeting of the Odessa Town Council, Town Marshal Brent Dell reported that K-9 officer Sasha had recently undergone additional and more thorough health testing and was found to ha...
Civic groups, city council meet; planning under way for city's Fall Festival
HOHS meeting President Ellen Evans opened the Opera House Society meeting August 5, with the following members present: Mark and Sheryl Stedman, Carol, Ed Haugan, Becky Moeller, Marge Womach, Kris Mor...
Suffrage presentation is coming to library Aug. 27
In commemoration of the 100th anniversary of women's suffrage, some of the remarkable, but often unsung, women of the Pacific Northwest will be remembered by author Mayumi Tsutakawa on Tuesday,...
Wheat harvest winds down
The grain harvest in the immediate Odessa area is heading into its final stages this week. Although it was delayed by a week or two because of spring weather, this year’s harvest of wheat,...
Grant to LC Sheriff's Office buys AEDs
Lincoln County Sheriff Wade W. Magers has issued each of his deputies a new Automated External Defibrillator. This emergency medical equipment has been proven to save lives. The equipment was...
Turner photos spark historical account
Turner Photo Collection This writer has had the privilege of viewing several collections of photos taken by H C Turner (1880-1943) which are owned by Heather Talkington Slack. Hal Turner was born in...
State parks' free day Aug. 25 celebrates National Park System's 103rd birthday
OLYMPIA – Aug. 5, 2019 – In recognition of the National Park System’s 103rd birthday, the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is offering free entrance to state parks on Sunday, Aug. 25. Day-use visitors will not need a Discover...
Odessa school district faces $200,000 budget shortfall
The Board of Directors of Odessa School District #105 met in the high school library Wednesday, July 24, 2019, preceded by a workshop in the district office where Superintendent Dan Read gave a brief...
Free e-books available at Odessa Public Library
Borrow and read, or listen, to free e-books using your electronic devices. All you need is a library card. For two years the Odessa Public Library has subscribed to Overdrive for its customers. Customers who are using the service are enjoying the...
Christian Rock Freedom Fest a hit
The first annual Christian Rock Freedom Festival went was held last Saturday in the lot across First Avenue from Rolling Thunder Pizza. There was a steady stream of visitors all day, enjoying...
Former missile site tour, background on Peter Davenport, summer reading
Correction from last week In last week's Harrington Public Development Authority notes, this writer erred in attributing comments about painting, learning to tuck point bricks and painting the...
