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Needhams With many alumni coming into Harrington and a number of class reunions occurring on Friday, September 22, on the eve of the Fall Festival, the Church of the Nazarene hosted the return of the Needhams to the Harrington Opera House. With a brief introduction, the Needhams began another spectacular performance to an audience of nearly 70. Most of the songs were written by the Needhams. For this performance, the Needhams consisted of Dave, his sister Diane Mummert and Diane’s son Steve Jr. Their repertoire included ...
DAVENPORT—In an effort to double-down on its mission to serve all of Lincoln County, Davenport Theatrical has announced a new name, Wheatland Theatre Company, and a season of four upcoming productions, with performances throughout the region. Following last July’s “Big Fish,” which saw record-high ticket sales, the company announced that it would discontinue producing new shows until more volunteers could be found. Soon after, dozens of responses started pouring in from interested volunteers. Then a small miracle happene...
The Harrington Food Bank director, Pastor Cade Clark, has many patrons from Odessa who frequent the Harrington facility. He reminds patrons of the times and dates that the food bank is open. On the first, second and third Saturdays of each month, the food bank hours are 11 a.m. to noon. On the fourth Friday of each month, the hours are 4:30 to 6 p.m. Those who have difficulty meeting their food budget each month are welcome to visit at those times....
The Odessa Community Ministerial Association wants to recognize Julie Jantz for her selfless efforts as the former director of the Odessa Food Bank. For 10 years, she helped hundreds of families meet their monthly grocery needs. She facilitated the ordering, delivery and organizing of items, as well as scheduling and other duties associated with the Food Bank. She served faithfully as a volunteer director, giving of her time and dedication in an effort to assist the people of Odessa. This past winter, the transition to a new...
OTHELLO, Wash. –Two Bureau of Reclamation recreational facilities will be closing for the winter season. Scooteney Park campground in Franklin County and Summer Falls Day Use Recreation Area in Grant County will be shut down on October 17. They are scheduled to re-open in spring 2018. However, the Day Use Area and boat ramps at Scooteney Reservoir will remain open until snowfall closes them. Summer Falls is located 36 miles north of Moses Lake on the north end of Billy Clapp Lake near State Highway 28 in Grant County. S...
Harrington Fall Festival Dawn found the city alive with activity and excitement. Prior to 9 a.m. the city was alert and businesses open. The rummage sale at the Opera House had buyers waiting at the 9 o'clock mark. The Colbert family farm operation had cut and removed the sunflower crop for the Mud Bog area. People commented as to the education that the sunflowers had been, watching the heads of seeds turn to follow the sun and finally they bend down to prevent the birds from...
The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office has purchased a new incident command trailer, F250 crew cab pickup and John Deere Gator vehicle. The equipment was purchased using grant funds awarded to Lincoln County based on applications submitted by Sheriff Wade Magers. "The county has been in need of a incident command trailer, and this will serve our county very well," Magers said. The trailer will be used to transport the Gator to search-and-rescue areas and to meet related...
The Board of Directors of Odessa School District #105 met in the high school library Wednesday, September 20. Present were Ed Deife, Heather Valverde, Chris Crossley, Janie Steward, Carmen Weishaar, superintendent Dan Read, principal Jamie Nelson and business manager Juli Weishaar. Also present were Justin Parr, Larry Weber, Dalles Deife and Bruce Todd. There was no staff or public input. The board approved the consent agenda which included minutes of the August 22 regular mee...
Washington Masonic Charities, at the request of Odessa’s Masonic Lodge members, presented a seminar on facing the challenges of aging. Two representatives of WA Masonic Charities, Jen Taylor and Pam Hames, provided information on the programs available through their organization to help senior citizens receive the help they need with living arrangements, caregiving in the home or in community facilities. The organization also performs case management for people in need, referring them to services provided by other e...
The AgriBusiness Council of Greater Spokane Incorporated in partnership with Spokane Ag Expo and Pacific Northwest Farm Forum will recognize individuals and groups with the 5th Annual Excellence in Agriculture Award. The award is presented at the Spokane Ag Expo and Pacific Northwest Farm Forum event during Agriculture Week in Spokane in the first full week of February, 2018. It recognizes individuals, businesses or organizations that have demonstrated a significant positive influence on the agricultural industry in the...
What has gotten people traipsing out into the country to the Mennonite Country Auction the first Saturday in October for 40 years? Held at Menno Mennonite Church halfway between Moses Lake and Ritzville (1378 N. Damon Road, Ritzville), the Mennonite churches of Washington – and around the country and Canada – have raised over two and a half million dollars for relief through the Mennonite Central Committee. This year’s festival will be held on October 7, 2017. Breakfast starts at 7 a.m., booths open at 10 a.m. and the aucti...
The second annual Tim Hauge Memorial Talent Show was held at Deutschesfest this year (not the first as reported incorrectly last week). The September 7, 2017 story about a rural fire that burned several buildings on a farmstead but spared the home of Dorothy Frederick was located on what is more commonly known as the Kremsreiter place....
(Davenport, WA, Sept. 22, 2017) Employers in Lincoln County are finding it increasingly difficult to fill open positions within their businesses and organizations, adding to the challenges already at play in the rural business arena. The Lincoln County Economic Development Council (EDC) and WSU Extension want to help find solutions, but first they need to know the specific issues that employers are facing. All Lincoln County employers are asked to take an anonymous 10-question multiple choice survey that examines how serious...
Due to the Bureau of Land Management Spokane District’s commitment to keeping public landscapes healthy and productive, fire restrictions on lands administered by the district have been lifted in eastern Washington. Termination of the regulated fire closure will be effective September 27 at 12:01 a.m. in the following counties: Adams, Asotin, Benton, Chelan, Columbia, Douglas, Ferry, Franklin, Garfield, Grant, Kittitas, Klickitat, Lincoln, Okanogan, Pend Oreille, Spokane, Stevens, Walla Walla, Whitman and Yakima. For more i...
The 47th Odessa Deutschesfest appears to have drawn a good crowd. No final figures have as yet been submitted to The Record, but our view from being at various venues was that lots of people came and all appeared to be having a good time. The book sale that benefits the Odessa Public Library made its largest profit ever. Nate Lathrop of Rolling Thunder Pizza and sponsor of Saturday's all-ages dance and Sunday's motorcycle show called it "the best Fest ever!" A description of...
Saturday, September 16, was a beautiful day with the sun shining, a slight breeze in the air which made for a nearly perfect temperature all day. It was the kind of day that Pastor Tim would have loved, and you could feel his smile and hear his one-of-a-kind chuckle with every new act. Hosted by Tammy Carlson Tokas and with both adult and youth divisions, she allowed sign-ups until the very last possible minute. Nate Lathrop, 51, opened the show with an interesting array of...
The AgriBusiness Council of Greater Spokane Incorporated in partnership with Spokane Ag Expo and Pacific Northwest Farm Forum will recognize individuals and groups with the 5th Annual Excellence in Agriculture Award. The award is presented at the Spokane Ag Expo and Pacific Northwest Farm Forum event during Agriculture Week in Spokane in the first full week of February, 2018. It recognizes individuals, businesses or organizations that have demonstrated a significant positive influence on the agricultural industry in the...
Harrington Opera House Society The Harrington Opera House Society met for its monthly meeting September 11 with the following present: Bonnee Clarke, Karen Robertson, Cherie MacClellan, Gordon and Billie Herron, Ed and Bunny Haugan, Mark and Sheryl Stedman, Marge Womach, Carol, and Linda Wagner. Members expressed how pleased they were with the packets recently sent out by the Chamber of Commerce emphasizing the attributes of our town, organizations and businesses. HOHS received a letter from Lincoln County Economic Developmen...
If you are new to Medicare part B within the past 12 months, you should consider calling the Odessa Clinic and making an appointment for your “Welcome to Medicare” visit. This is not a physical exam. This is an introductory visit for your provider to review your medical and social history as it relates to your health, education and counseling about preventive services. Your visit will include: • Certain screenings, shots and referrals for other care, if needed • Height, weight and blood pressure measurements • A calculati...
On September 6, 2017, Lincoln County Detectives and Deputies served a warrant just south of Mohler in Lincoln County, Sheriff Wade W. Magers reports. The search warrant was served for an illegal marijuana grow which in part was visible from the county roadway. Deputies arriving on scene detained several suspects and an explanation of the process and warrant service was given. The illegal marijuana grow turned out to be substantial with over 171 large plants growing both inside...
Historical Sketch of Harrington’s Business District in 1899 With Harrington beginning to develop new businesses, it might be interesting to our readers to view the vast number of businesses thriving here more than a hundred years ago. The town had suffered a major fire in 1894 and the affected businesses rebuilt as quickly as supplies were brought to town. One can hope that if a well developed business district is created once again that the community at large would support them. One might take issue with the writer’s est...
A full complement of the Odessa Town Council met Monday evening under the leadership of Mayor Lois Hubbard. Several members of the public were also on hand to either address the council or support those who were doing so. Kaylene James, in charge of the Youth Garden and the Kid Zone for the Fest, requested help in cordoning off the space she needs at the park area where the Kid Zone will be set up. She will work with public works director Rod Webster to get it done. HaLee Walter, ag teacher and FFA advisor at Odessa High...
Welcome to Odessa and the Odessa Deutschesfest. This is our town’s moment to shine and to show our hospitality to the many guests who visit us. The festival began in 1971 and is now celebrating its 47th year. New generations take over the tasks associated with it from their parents and grandparents. This year especially, a cadre of younger residents and former residents have joined forces to give the festival some updates and new life. So what’s new this year, some of you are likely to ask. One of the biggest changes will occ...
Awards from the Columbia Basin Foundation and Washington State Arts Commission will support a countywide production in December. Davenport Theatrical has been awarded two grants for an upcoming production to be performed in December. The play will have auditions and performances in four Lincoln County towns: Davenport, Reardan, Odessa, and Wilbur. The title and full details will be announced along with the company’s 2017-18 season later this month. “It’s always been our mission to serve all of Lincoln County,” explain...
In last week's Deutschesfest supplement to The Record, we spelled the name of Biergarten chair Tami Smith incorrectly. She is also serving this year for the third time, not the second, and her co-chair (not vice chair) in Lindsy Starkel. Also problematical in the supplement, Laura Estes reports in her Welcome to My Kitchen column (see page 3), is the apple strudel recipe we ran. She graciously sent us the recipe used by the Odessa Christ Lutheran Church for those of our readers who might like to try making it at...
