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The Odessa Food Bank has announced its upcoming Food Drive to be conducted by the Odessa Youth Group, consisting of members of various local churches. The group will be handing out bags for non-perishable food items on the afternoon of Sunday, November 3. They will return to pick up bags placed on your front porches the afternoon of the following Sunday, November 10. For your convenience, Odessa Foods has agreed to have a grocery cart available for food donations. These donated items will be picked up November 10. Food items...
The Lincoln County Treasurer’s office would like to remind all Lincoln County Taxpayers that second half-2019 taxes and assessments are due October 31, 2019. Interest/penalties are due if payment is not received or postmarked by October 31, 2019. The Treasurer’s office is located at the Courthouse, 450 Logan, Davenport. The mailing address and phone number is: PO Box 370, Davenport, WA 99122, 1-509-725-5061. Also, tax information can be obtained on the website at: www.co.lincoln.wa.us....
OMHC is excited to announce that Kyle Anderson, FNP-C, has joined our provider team as a permanent provider! She comes from a small community in Minnesota and looks forward to bringing her 30+ years of experience to our town. She's been a nurse since 1988 and became certified as a nurse practitioner in 2018. Her lengthy career has taken her to numerous rural communities and has allowed her also to serve in urban medical centers. Her vast experience will benefit our community....
HOHS meeting The Harrington Opera House Society met for its monthly meeting October 7 with Mark and Sheryl Stedman, Carol, Linda Wagner, Ed and Bunny Haugan, Gordon and Billie Herron, Karen Robertson, Patra Canfield and Kris Moritz present. The building committee reported that the yearly elevator inspection and maintenance by Mobility Concepts was reviewed. The projects of the lobby door handle latch and the installation of the gate for the long staircase are still hovering....
The Agribusiness Council of Greater Spokane Inc., in partnership with the Spokane Ag Show and Hatley/Cobb Farmland Management will recognize an individual with the Excellence in Agriculture Award. The award is presented at the Spokane Ag Show in Spokane the first full week of February 2020. This prestigious award recognizes individuals and/or organizations who make a significant contribution to agriculture in the Inland Northwest. Nominations for the award are now being accepted. Persons may nominate as many individuals,...
By TERRIE SCHMIDT-CROSBY Inchelium The Inchelium Hornets came to town October 3 to face the Tigers and were defeated, 3-0. The win gives the Tigers an overall 8-3 record so far this season. Od 25 25 25 3 Inch 14 5 21 0 Maddy Wagner led the team in kills with eight, and Emily Scrupps added another four. Wagner and Katreace Boss each had three service aces to pace the team in that category. Scrupps put up four blocks to supply aggressive action for the defense. Jocelynn Hottell...
The Tigers jumped out to a 40-0 lead in the first quarter of play against the Soap Lake Eagles October 4 in a pattern that has repeated itself all season so far. Marcus King was once again Odessa's workhorse, providing the Tiger offense with 244 total yards gained, 171 rushing and 73 receiving, and scoring 20 points on three touchdowns and a two-point conversion. Daeton Deife and Josh Clark added 94 and 89 yards, respectively. Quarterback Camden Weber passed for 119 yards and...
Chamber of Commerce The Harrington Area Chamber of Commerce met Wednesday, October 2, at noon at the Post & Office with the following attending: Tim Tipton, Paula Harrington, Karen Robertson, Jill Barth, Saige Wilson, Bunny Haugan, Jim Knapp (Lions Club), Cassie Nixon (Huckleberry Press), Rollie Behrens, Cherie MacClellan. The Street Dance which took place Friday, Sept. 27, and benefited the Harrington Town Square Project's goal of meeting the offered $30,000 Innovia...
The candidates running for local town government positions were given the opportunity Monday evening of this week to tell the citizens of Odessa what they wanted to do for the community if elected and how they intended to do it. The event was well organized by Jackie (Thiry) Allen and Patty Martin and involved assistance from high school students and community members. Citizen turnout very nearly filled the room to capacity. Jackie (Thiry) Allen and Patty Martin worked hard...
Many of you might remember a story I wrote back in February called, "Grabbing life by the horns at the age of 15," about Charleigh Cornett and her quest to become a surgeon and the fundraising involved for the summer program she wished to attend. Since summer is over and a new school year just begun I thought it might be a good time to catch up with one of my favorite people in Odessa and see just how her summer went. Charleigh's whirlwind of a summer began not with a camping...
The Pateros Billygoats were no match for the Tigers at home in Odessa last Thursday evening, September 26. Marcus King dominated the Tiger offense, making five touchdowns, three rushing, one receiving, one 85-yard kickoff return for a TD and one two-point conversion for a total of 32 points and 244 total yards gained. Od 40 20 11 8 79 Pat 0 0 0 0 0 All three quarterbacks, Camden Weber, Jett Nelson and Collin Martin, saw action. Both the rushing and passing games were...
SMALL TOWN - BIG SALE just about sums it all up when you are talking about the 19th annual community-wide yard sale in Lind, sponsored by the Lind Chamber of Commerce. The event takes place Friday and Saturday, October 11 and 12, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Rain or shine, the event will go on. Those who are not having a sale of their own can just enjoy themselves and shop till they drop. Vendors are welcome and sign-up information can be obtained by contacting Cheryl Haase at 509-347-6210 or Jamie Schmunk at 509-347-6696. The cost...
General election, November 5, 2019 This is the final week of information on the various candidates running for office in Odessa. The Record learned last week that Marcus Horak, Joe Schlomer and Bill Pichon have expressed a desire to withdraw as candidates. According to the Lincoln County auditor, however, the ballots have already been prepared and printed, and the names of those who filed during the announced filing periods remain on the ballot. The planned community forum on October 7, will go forward despite the announced...
The Board of Directors of Odessa School District #105 met in the high school library September 25, 2019 at 6 p.m. Attending were board chair Ed Deife; board members Heather Valverde, Chris Crossley, Janie Steward and Carmen Weishaar; Superintendent Dan Read; Principal Jamie Nelson; Business Manager Juli Weishaar and Athletic Director Bruce Todd. The meeting was preceded by a workshop in the district office at 5:30 p.m. for the purpose of reviewing the district’s 2019-2020 Highly Capable Plan. The board unanimously approved th...
Harrington Fall Festival On September 27, Harrington was a busy town from early morning throughout the day and into the evening. Students helped in the process of sprucing up the town. The Harrington Opera House rummage sale began at 10 a.m. and lasted until 2 p.m., with stragglers and donors coming by for another hour or so. The customer appreciation barbecue was a success from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the grassy area between the US Bank and Harrington Food Mart. Shortly after 2...
(Spokane Valley, WA), October 1, 2019 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Washington Farm Service Agency (FSA) Executive Director Jon Wyss reminds producers that FSA offers specially targeted farm ownership and farm operating loans to underserved applicants as well as beginning farmers and ranchers. “Each year, a portion of FSA’s loan funds are set aside to lend to targeted underserved and beginning farmers and ranchers,” said Wyss. “Farming and ranching is a capital intensive business, and FSA is committed to helping p...
RENTON, Wash. – The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association executive board voted recently to approve three venues to host the 2019 WIAA football state championships. The six championship games will be held at Sparks Stadium (Puyallup), Harry E. Lang Stadium (Lakewood) and Mt. Tahoma Stadium (Tacoma). All games will be scheduled as doubleheaders on December 7, with the first game kicking off at noon followed by a 4 p.m. start for the second. Mt. Tahoma Stadium will host the 1B and 4A Championships, Sparks Stadium wi...
The office of The Odessa Record is often where folks drop off found items following events such as Deutschesfest. Several items were turned in again this year, although most have already been claimed. However, between The Record’s office, the town clerk’s office and the Biergarten, there are still some things to be claimed. We know of two jackets, possibly youth sizes, as well as an adult cardigan and a walkie-talkie. Call 509-982-2632 for more information. Consultation with Biergarten chairman Trevor Smith confirmed tha...
Ritzville, WA – The Mennonite Country Auction (MCA) will once again be raising money for relief efforts nationally and around the world conducted through the Mennonite Central Committee. This year marks the 42nd annual sale and auction. It will be held at the Menno Mennonite Church on October 5, 2019. The event has a little something for everyone. Early risers can enjoy breakfast from 7-9 a.m. Then, one can venture into the fellowship hall to check out the beautiful handmade and machined quilts, wall hangings, comforters, a...
[The Record's reporters were out and about gathering information on Fest for our readers. More will follow next week, as reports come in from vendors, civic groups and non-profits.] The 49th annual Odessa Deutschesfest may not have had the biggest crowds in the history of the event, but it just may have been one of the longest Fests. The town was a hive of activity beginning early Thursday morning, as vendors began arriving, searching out their favorite locations and setting u... Full story
Mid-County Seniors Mid-County Seniors is a Harrington non-profit 501(c)(3) organization created in 1996 when the Senior Meals program began in Harrington. If you are interested in joining this group, please contact Susie Harding at 509-270-6023, as they are seeking board members to fill vacant positions. They are announcing that Carl Clark is the new cook for Harrington Senior Meals. He has cooked for the Harrington Golf & Country Club and for Lincoln Hospital. Meals continue to be provided at Memorial Hall. Doors open Tuesda...
General election on November 5, 2019 This week, The Record continues its series on candidates running for positions in town government as they present their views on various topics of interest to Odessa's citizens. The planned community forum on October 7, during which townspeople can meet the candidates, will allow each candidate to explain in greater detail how he or she plans to address the issues facing the town's government officials. It will also allow the public some ad...
HOHS meeting Mark and Sheryl Stedman, Ed and Bunny Haugan, Billie and Gordon Herron, Kris Moritz, Becky Moeller, Ellen Evans, Carol, Marge Womach, Linda Wagner and Karen Robertson attended the Sept. 9 meeting of the Harrington Opera House Society. President Evans opened the meeting and last month's minutes and treasurer's report were approved. Several items of correspondence were mentioned: 1. Margie Hall of the Lincoln County Economic Development Council invited HOHS to...
On August 16, the Odessa Friends of the Pool (FOP) hosted the 12th Annual Night Flyer Golf Tournament at Odessa Golf & RV. The night was a huge success, raising over $8,000! Funds were raised through sponsor donations, raffle ticket purchases and entry fees. With 16 teams, 64 people participated in the scramble style tournament. Dinner was catered by Odessa Golf & RV and the tournament started at sunset. All proceeds raised will benefit the Odessa community pool. FOP is...
Once Odessa had expanded from a mere railway stop with an adjacent general store to a thriving community, it has had a fall celebration in order to mark the completion of the harvest, the end of summer and the cooler days of preparing for winter. For many years, what was then known as the Commercial Club, a predecessor to the Chamber of Commerce of today, organized a fall festival that entailed music, sports and judging of livestock and garden produce, much like a county fair....
