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Alder Street (State Route 21) at the intersection where it meets First Avenue State Route 28) in Odessa is where a new, larger water main is being installed. Construction crews have been working steadily in order to complete the project prior to the start of harvest next month. The project also involves new water lines through the alley behind Odessa Drug all the way to Division Street and then north to First Avenue....
People driving through the countryside outside of Odessa may have wondered what the purpose was of those many small wooden trailers parked in several of the fields off Batum Road and elsewhere. On a recent trip to Moses Lake, Odessa resident Jim Boss saw them in irrigated circles belonging to Keith and Leanna Schafer's company Seed-Rite, Inc. He contacted the Schafers and started asking questions. The huts are homes for alfalfa leafcutter bees and are called variously bee...
Farmers can learn about the latest Washington State University discoveries in solving low falling numbers, perennial wheat, pea varieties and more at the annual Lind Field Day, Thursday, June 15, at the WSU Drylad Research Station near Lind. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. with the field tour starting at 9 a.m. A complimentary lunch and program will follow the field tour. Research presentations focus on perennial wheat; winter, club and spring wheat breeding; winter pea...
The Lincoln County Economic Development Council and the Washington State University extension office in Davenport hosted a group of educators and workforce development stakeholders for a statewide video conference on Career Connected Learning last week. The discussion centered on the employment needs of Lincoln County's businesses and how school can help to meet those needs....
Partridge. Three volleys were fired over the casket which was draped in the folds of the American flag.” (Citizen: Nov. 1, 1918) “George D. Witt Dies of Wounds. Sad News Received Tuesday Oct. 26. Buried in France. Details Lacking. A telegram to George M. Witt received Wednesday evening brought the sad news that George Douglas Witt, his son, had died in France as a result of wounds received in action. Some weeks ago Mr. Witt had received a letter from George stating that he was in a hospital having been wounded but was get...
The 81st annual alumni banquet is Saturday, June 17. If you are an Odessa High School graduate and would like to be in the alumni database, please get your information to Leffel, Otis & Warwick as soon as possible. If you’ve moved, have a name change or someone has passed away, please contact us with any changes. You can contact our office by phone 509-982-2922, fax 509-982-0170, email at kscheller@leffelotiswarwick.com or rscrupps@leffelotiswarwick.com, or by mail to P.O. Box 482, Odessa WA 99159. 1942: Laverna (Lesser) D...
Opera House Society The monthly meeting of the Harrington Opera House Society was held in the Art Room at 7 p.m., June 5, with Mark and Sheryl Stedman, Linda Wagner, Carol, Cherie MacClellan, Billie and Gordon Herron, Ed and Bunny Haugan, Marge Womach and Karen Robertson in attendance. Minutes and treasurer's report were given and approved. The secretary reported on correspondence, each a thank-you for a positive experience working with Society personnel at functions. The...
Pacific Lake, just a few miles from Odessa, has once again filled with water after a wet winter and spring in eastern Washington, as reported recently in The Odessa Record. Now local fishermen are on the scene, following stocking of the lake with about 10,000 rainbow trout, each 9 to 10 inches long, according to the Washington Fish and Wildlife Department. The Department expects the fishing to be very good in a short while, as the grasses that have been growing in the formerly dry lake bed would provide plenty of nutrients fo...
Once again this summer, the Odessa School District is offering free meals for all children in the area. The Simplified Summer Food Program for Children will provide meals at no charge to attending children 18 years of age and younger. In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its agencies, offices and employees and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color,...
The Lincoln County Auditor’s office reminds all vessel owners that all boat decals expire on June 30, 2017, and it is time to renew boat licenses. Renew online at www.dol.wa.gov: • There are no additional fees. Use your debit, credit or checking account information • Choose the convenience of having your decal mailed or picked up. • Renewals are processed regularly throughout the work day and will be mailed or set aside for pickup the same day. Visit your local licensing office: • Lincoln County office, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Mon...
Masquers Theater in Soap Lake will hold auditions at 7 p.m. June 18 and 19 for Dinner Before dawn, an original, world-premiere comedy written by Andrew Covarrubias and Theresa Freeman. The play takes place in a 24-hour diner where several peoples’ paths cross in very unexpected ways, resulting in a mystery involving all of them. There are 12 roles available for actors and actresses age 14 through adult. Anyone interested is encouraged to show up for the auditions. Performances will be held every Friday, Saturday and S...
An error by the Lincoln County Auditor’s Office led The Record to print incorrect information about the upcoming primary election. Odessa Town Council member Landon Lobe has filed to run again for his position. The position currently held by Terry Goetz will be vacated by him at the end of December, so that position is open for anyone wishing to run for the town council....
The Odessa Food Bank's long-time director, Julie Jantz, has retired from that position. Jantz remains as the head of the Odessa Public Library. Merleen Smith of Odessa has been named the new director of the food bank. Smith has announced that the food bank will be open the last Thursday of each month from 1:30 to 3 p.m., except for the months of November and December when volunteers work to assemble and deliver holiday gift baskets for food bank patrons. The food bank is sponsored by the Odessa Community Ministerial...
Go! Odessa Recreation, Odessa's local non-profit for bringing summer activities to the area for children, has set three sign-up dates for is summer recreation program. Sign-ups will be held at Kinder Haus Child Care, 305 S. 2nd St. (across 2nd St. from the high school gym) on each of the three dates below: • Wednesday, June 14, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. • Thursday, June 15, 3 to 6 p.m. • Saturday, June 17, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Those unable to attend any of the sign-up dates or who have questions are asked to call...
In response to The Harrington School Board's 3-2 vote last Wednesday to continue to work on resuscitating the sports co-op with Odessa, the Odessa board responded by calling a special meeting Tuesday, June 6. Meeting in the high school library, the Odessa School Board approved a motion to "have the school's attorney draft correspondence to the Harrington School Board indicating that Odessa's board considers the cooperative dissolved at the end of the 2016-2017 school year. Additionally, the school attorney will communicate...
Odessa veterans Gerald Smith, Jerry Jasman, Ed Jasman and John Hardt dedicate the flags of former local service members who have died over the past year. A smaller than normal crowd gathered for the Memorial Day presentation at the Odessa Cemetery on Monday. Legion and VFW members Frank White, Loren Totusek, Bob Zimbelman and Frank Clark also participated in the honor guard and 21-gun salute squad....
Harrington Public Development Authority The monthly meeting of the Harrington Public Development Authority was held May 16, with Josh Steward, Allen Barth, Tim Tipton, Paul Charlton, Heather Slack and Bunny Haugan present. The new tourist brochure created by the PDA and the residential brochure created by the City were reviewed and met with approval. Election of officers took place. Steward had completed a four-year term as president and did not choose to run again. Allen Barth was nominated as the new president and Heather...
A special three-day filing period will be held Monday, June 12, through Wednesday, June 14, 2017, for the purpose of declaring candidacy for the following elective positions in Lincoln County that were not previously filed for during the regular filing period. Anyone wishing to file may do so at the Lincoln County Auditor’s Office between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. during the stated filing period. Declarations by mail must be in our office no later than the last day of the filing period, June 14, at 4 p.m. and must include the c...
The 81st annual alumni banquet is on Saturday, June 17. If you are an Odessa High School graduate and would like to be in the alumni database, please get your information to Leffel, Otis & Warwick as soon as possible. If you’ve moved, have a name change or someone has passed away, please contact us with any changes. You can contact our office by phone 509-982-2922, fax 509-982-0170, email at kscheller@leffelotiswarwick.com or rscrupps@leffelotiswarwick.com, or by mail to P.O. Box 482, Odessa WA 99159. 1946 1947: (honored c...
Odessa’s proposal Plan A • High school football practices at Odessa with the exception of first week (without pads) and week prior to the game being held in Harrington. • One high school football game remains at Harrington • Junior high football games and practices at Odessa. • Junior-high and high-school track at Odessa (if Harrington adds equipment and facility improvements, this could be changed for junior high). • Junior high and high school volleyball and basketball remains the same at 50/50. • One more high-school b...
After several months of community meetings, discussions between the administrations of the two schools involved and plenty of traffic back and forth via social media, it would appear that the sports cooperative between Odessa and Harrington that began so optimistically only a few short years ago is now on life support. Even Odessa’s superintendent Dan Read, up until about a month ago one of the most vocal supporters of the co-op and an advocate for working out any differences to the satisfaction of all, indicated that he b...
The Odessa community float made its appearance before the townspeople, accompanied by police and fire department vehicles, last Thursday, May 18. The hard work of the float committee chaired by Amy and Kevin Schaefer has paid off handsomely in the "Country Life" theme representing Odessa and its rural heritage. The following Saturday evening, May 20, the float and the Odessa High School marching band appeared in the Spokane Lilac Festival Armed Forces Torchlight Parade,...
It is that time of the year again. The 81st annual alumni banquet is approaching fast on Saturday, June 17. The letters are mailed. If you are an Odessa High School graduate and you would like to be in the alumni database, please get your information to Leffel, Otis & Warwick as soon as possible. If you’ve moved, have a name change, or someone has passed away, please contact us with any changes. You can contact our office by phone 509-982-2922, fax 509-982-0170, email at kscheller@leffelotiswarwick.com or rscrupps@leffelotisw...
Center for Rural Affairs says the budget zeroes out programs that address challenges of rural communities Lyons, Neb. – Center for Rural Affairs policy associate Anna Johnson says that President Trump’s 2018 budget does not support rural America and its communities. The budget was released in its final form May 23. “The president’s budget demonstrates President Trump’s lack of understanding and prioritization of the struggles of rural communities,” she said. “Although President Trump won the presidency with broad support...
KELLER FERRY – The Keller Ferry that crosses the Columbia River on State Route 21 is out of service until further notice due to issues with the north shore loading ramp. Drivers are advised to seek alternate routes. There is no estimate on when ramp repairs will be completed....
