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Members of the Odessa Lions Club drove through all of Odessa’s neighborhoods and came up with three homes they felt were tastefully and/or uniquely decorated for the holiday season. Receiving first place and the top prize of $75 was the home of Keith and Becky Kolterman, with decorations that extended from the front of the home and around to their spacious back yard. Second place and $50 went to Greg and Kellie Luiten, whose all-white light scheme was pleasing to the eye. T...
January 18 is the application cut-off date for the Farm and Ranchland Protection Program (FRPP), USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) announced today. FRPP provides matching funds to help communities preserve farm or ranch land and cultural resources. The program offers a way to keep prime farmland in agriculture use and, at the same time, keep farming and ranching communities thriving by relieving development pressures. Under the program, USDA partners with state, tribal, or local governments and n...
The accounting firm of Leffel, Otis & Warwick, P.S., with CPA offices in several nearby towns throughout the area in addition to Odessa, has provided two articles to help remind readers that actions can be taken now to reduce tax burdens come next April 15. Tax changes and upcoming deadlines With another calendar year-end almost upon us, it is important to review some upcoming deadlines for 2012 and changes for 2013. Payroll: The payroll tax cut for the employee’s share of Social Security taxes is set to expire January 1, 2...
Rep. Judy Warnick, R-Moses Lake, received her 2013 committee assignments this week. She will serve on three House committees: Agriculture and Natural Resources; Capital Budget; and Education. She has and will continue to serve as the ranking Republican on the Capital Budget Committee, which makes her responsible for negotiating with the chair of the committee on a final capital budget. Known as the “bricks and mortar” budget, the capital budget provides funding and bonds for long-term infrastructure needs throughout the sta...
Mark your calendars now to attend the 2013 WSU Oilseed Production and Marketing Conference “Golden Opportunities” scheduled for January 22-23, 2013 at the Three Rivers Convention Center in Kennewick. Plan to attend the only conference in the Pacific Northwest addressing oilseed agronomy, processing, economics, marketing and end use. Several keynote speakers from major canola production regions of North America will highlight the two-day conference, including Gary Hergert, University of Nebraska; Bob Schrock, winter can...
Cones mark a new alternate entrance to the Port of Portland's Terminal 5. The Port and Columbia Grain Inc. added a second gate so replacement workers could use one entrance, in the event of a lockout, and employees of other companies could use another to bypass the union picket line. As Cargill defected, three other owners of Northwest grain terminals rejected a longshore union offer Monday, dismissing it as uncompetitive. Members of longshore union locals will vote Friday and Saturday on an earlier “last, best and f...
The hustle and bustle of holiday shopping has begun. While you are rushing from store to store, remember you aren't the only one looking for a hot deal. Parking lot thieves are on the prowl, preying on inattentive shoppers and hoping to cash in at your expense. If you have optional comprehensive coverage on your auto insurance policy, your vehicle is covered if it’s stolen. However, your auto policy will not cover gifts and most personal possessions stolen from your car. Your homeowners’ or renters’ policy does cover your...
Christmas Fest 2012 was another success for the Junior Livestock 4-H Club and the Odessa Chamber of Commerce, as no fewer than 268 people signed in at the Odessa Community Center last Wednesday, December 5. Many others visited without signing in for prizes. Door prizes donated by the vendors and by various individuals in the community were awarded to 33 people whose names were drawn throughout the day. Donating vendors were Gerald McAllister, Odessa FFA (Poinsettias), New...
More than 40 quilters and quilt appreciators attended the Fronen Steppdecker, Odessa Quilt Club Christmas dinner party held at Any Occasion Banquet Hall the evening of December 3. Helping Hands Catering, by Marla Beth, prepared the meal of green salad and rolls followed by Aussie Chicken, with seasoned potatoes and snow peas and a choice of Mint or Caramel Chocolate Cake for dessert. Several quilting-related games were played throughout the evening, with prizes provided by...
The Odessa Town Council meeting Monday night turned into a festive occasion, as council members quickly dealt with issues on the agenda, then spent the rest of the evening wishing a fond farewell to retiring town clerk Linda Burghard. Mayor Doug Plinski and the council members also presented Burghard with a parting gift engraved with their thanks and best wishes. Refreshments followed. Police Dept. Police Chief Helen Coubra reported that things had been very quiet over the...
Every two years, each political party meets to elect it’s leadership team. Lincoln County Republicans met in Davenport on December 6 and elected the following to lead the local conservative political organization: Chairman: Sue Lani Madsen (continuing from previous term) Vice Chairman: Scott Hutsell State Committeewoman: Bonnie Hardy State Committeeman: Peter Davenport Secretary: Merrie Foster Area Directors: Scott Hutsell, Mark Stedman, Rob Coffman (for their respective commissioner districts) Shelley Sieverkropp is s...
The Grant County Health District warns residents that the flu season has arrived early in Washington State and across the nation. According to CDC, this year’s flu season may be one of the worst in years. Grant County Health Officer Dr. Alexander Brzezny wants residents to know that Grant County healthcare providers are reporting an increase in the number of patients being seen for flu-like symptoms. With holiday travel quickly approaching, the Health District urges all residents six months and older to get their flu shot a...
Of the 15 toys recalled in the United States so far this year because of the dangers they pose to children, 10 were manufactured in China. Chinese drywall imported from 2001 to 2007 released sulfur gas that sickened homeowners and corroded wiring, air-conditioning systems and other metal surfaces. Many of those homeowners are still trying to win compensation. In recent years, U.S. dogs and cats died from eating Chinese pet food made with melamine, and the FDA warned consumers to throw away toothpastes made in China because...
The 2013 Spokane Ag Expo and Pacific Northwest Farm Forum scheduled for February 5-7, 2013 at the Spokane Convention Center Complex is only two months away. The largest farm machinery show in the Inland Northwest will host 250 exhibitors and conduct 36 educational seminars and forums relating to agri-business from large-scale operations to small acreage farms and ranches. Exhibitors will range from large farm equipment manufacturers and service providers to businesses catering to small acreage and part-time farmers who hold...
Ilan Coberly, a sixth-grader in the Odessa schools, has been recognized by the Northwest Chapter of the American Red Cross under its Honoring Hometown Heroes program. At a luncheon held at Northern Quest Casino in Airway Heights on November 15, Coberly received an award and an American flag for his efforts last January to save a dog that had fallen through thin ice on a pond just outside of Odessa. After school on January 11, Coberly and two friends were walking near the pond...
The Odessa Public Development Authority (OPDA) has signed a design/build contract with Spokane-based Garco Construction for a new 7,000 square foot USDA livestock processing facility to be built in the Odessa Industrial Park. The OPDA will lease the facility to the Livestock Processors Cooperative Association (LPCA) with a purchase option. The LPCA was organized in 2010 under the leadership of the Cattle Producers of Washington (CPoW) and currently has 62 members. On October...
After 11 years as a Lincoln County Commissioner, Dennis Bly is retiring at the end of the year. The public is welcome to join him and his colleagues to wish him all the best on Wednesday, December 12, from 1- 3 p.m. in the Commissioners Chambers at the Courthouse, 450 Logan Street in Davenport. Cake and refreshments will be served. Please call 509-725-3031 for more information if you have questions....
State senator Bob Morton, R-Kettle Falls, has announced his retirement from the state Senate and issued this statement: “It has been an honor to serve in the Washington State Senate for the past 22 years. I thank the people of the 7th Legislative District for the opportunity to represent them. I appreciate their support and insight into how we could make our district and state a better place for future generations. I’d also like to recognize the dedicated support of my leg...
“As my daughter was heading off to Afghanistan in March 2011,” said Susan Ryan Walter of Odessa, “she said that it would be cool if I could make patriotic quilts for everyone. Lovely idea, but all my red, white and blue material was home in Washington, and I was in Florida to house- and pet-sit for her while she was gone!” Walter asked members of the Yahoo group, Stashbusters and members of the quiltingboard.com if they would donate a 12-inch block so she could make the qui...
Operators of six grain export terminals – including United Grain Corp.’s facility at the Port of Vancouver – struck an aggressive tone last week in giving union dockworkers until December 8 to accept their “last and final offer.” In a statement emailed to The Columbian by Pat McCormick, spokesman for the Pacific Northwest Grain Handlers Association, the group said it’s offering the International Longshore and Warehouse Union increases in “an already generous wage and benefit package” in exchange for changes in work rules s...
At its regular meeting November 28, school superintendent Suellen White told the Odessa School Board she was recommending a rollback of the 2013 levy passed last February (and to be collected beginning in April of 2013). The original levy amount was $698,000. She recommended rolling back $48,000 of that figure. This will mean collecting $24,000 less during the spring budget cycle and $24,000 less next fall in the next budget cycle. The rollback was made possible because several of the threatened budget cuts to school funding...
The Floch Memorial Games will be played this year at Big Bend Community College on Friday, December 7. Odessa/Harrington will be the home team, playing Soap Lake High School with both girls varsity and boys varsity teams playing. There will be no JV games. BBCC will play Bellevue Community College (men only) following the two high-school games. The gate receipts and donations will go to the Ryan Floch Memorial Scholarship, which supports student athletes graduating from Class B high schools in Eastern Washington. The Floch Me...
The Thanksgiving dinner celebrated potluck-style at the Old Town Hall last Thursday was a rousing success. This second annual event just about doubled in size compared to last year, so it would appear that the idea is catching on. Family groups, single folks, empty nesters and people from all parts of the community were represented. The turkeys were supplied by the Odessa Masonic Lodge and the Odessa Food Bank. Several people, thinking they were supplying potatoes for the...
At Monday night’s meeting of the Odessa Town Council, the six-year water plan for the town was explained and clarified by Kennet Bertelsen, an engineer with USKH, the Spokane engineering firm with which Odessa has a contract for such services. Bertelsen said the six-year water plan is a requirement of the Department of Health, and its purpose is to identify strengths and weaknesses of the towns water supply system and lay some of the groundwork for related future capital projects. An updated plan must be in place in order f...
The Odessa Chamber of Commerce would like some feedback from its members on meeting times that might allow for greater participation. Some proposals included a breakfast meeting beginning at 7 a.m., a mid-afternoon meeting at around 2 p.m. when it might be easier for business owners to get away for an hour or so or evenings (although most evenings are already taken up by meetings of various other groups). Any other suggestions are welcome. Call Chamber president Marlon Schafer at 988-0260. Noon meeting, 11/27 The Odessa...
