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Odessa Junior High students who achieved a 3.5 grade-point average or above during the first semester were treated to a free lunch at Chiefs Bar & Grill on Tuesday. Front row: Pilot Weishaar, Keith Strebeck, Eric Johnston, Kameron Martin, Nicholas Larson. Back row: Maddy Wagner, Tori Weishaar, Alyssa Iverson, Maddie Scrupps, Kassidy Crossley, Megan Shafer, Caitlyn Schuh, May Boss, Ireland Luiten, Tim DeWulf, Ryan Moffet, Camden Weber, Colton Messer, Jett elson....
Grade school and high school students have been practicing for the school-wide musical to be presented March 19. Following auditions in January, the cast members have been busy learning their roles. This year’s musical is called Westward Whoa! It is a fast-paced comedy full of goofy characters, including the hero, Chuck Wagon, the sweet heroine, Candy Cane and the villain, Smiling Slade. When the wagon train breaks down outside the town of Vinegar Bottle, it is robbed by a mysterious outlaw known as ‘The Snake.’ Chuck, is ac...
Only 16 students were selected by Washington state to be delegates at the 52nd Washington Junior Science and Humanities Symposium. Every year, Washington students send between 150-200 research papers with the primary aim of promoting original research experimentation in the sciences, engineering and mathematics at the high school level and to publicly recognize students for outstanding achievement. Each of the 48 regional symposia, as well as the national program, provide a forum for high school students to present the...
Area students listed on the honor roll for the 2014 fall semester at Washington University are Hannah Marjorie Null of Odessa and Jacob Alan Tanke of Mohler. Students are placed on the President’s Honor Roll by achieving an overall grade point average of 3.75 while enrolled in at least nine graded hours in a single semester at Washington State University or by achieving a cumulative grade point average of 3.50 based on at least 15 cumulative hours of graded work at Washington State University, provided that the current s...
The Titan boys won their first District playoff game in Cusick last week Wednesday, February 11, by a close score of 54-52. O-H 17 13 14 10 54 Cusick 12 17 10 13 52 Sam Schafer was fired up, leading the Titan offense with 14 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals. Shane Whitaker had 13 points, 6 rebounds, 1 assist, 4 steals. Colton Hunt and Carsen Weber each had 9 points, with Hunt contributing 2 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal and Weber 5 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals. Colt Sanf...
Time is running out for farmers and ranchers that want to participate in the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) this year. February 27 is the deadline for the 2015 round. Producers should visit the local NRCS office before that date to initiate the application process. The CSP rewards farmers, ranchers, and foresters for maintaining existing conservation practices and for adopting additional practices on cropland, grassland, non-industrial private forestland and tribal lands. The program pays producers for fostering clean...
The Odessa School District, Odessa Fire Department, Odessa Hospital, Odessa EMS personnel, Odessa Police Department, Odessa Public Works, and Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Deputies will team up to hold an “Active Shooter Drill” next month. Organizers, including Superintendent Suellen White, Principal Jamie Nelson, Fire Chief Don Strebeck, Police Chief Helen Coubra, Maintenance Supervisor Justin Parr, Hospital Administrator Mo Sheldon, Undersheriff Kelly Watkins, and Sheriff Wade Magers, met recently to work on the detai...
Area voters in 22 precints gave yes votes to all of the levies requested in the special election of February 10, 2015. Out of 2,592 registered voters in Lincoln County, only 1,306 submitted their ballots for a voter turnout of 50.39 percent. Another tabulation of the votes will take place February 23 prior to the certification date of February 24. Odessa School District 105 proposed a replacement maintenance and operation levy of $698,000. Total results for the district, which also includes Adams and Grant Counties, are:...
INCIDENT LOG Editor’s note: Most items in this section reflect the starting point for response by local police and emergency agencies. The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office does not release names of individuals who report possible criminal or suspicious activities to dispatchers or alleged victims for this column. Monday, Feb. 9: A collision involving a vehicle and deer took place on SR 25 about 13½ miles north of Davenport. Two male basset hounds were found without tags on their collars at the top of Hawk Creek Road. Respondin...
Lions club members Ted Bruya and Jim Williams begin work on an Americans with Disabilities Act compliant public rest-room in the city shop, which is across the street from the community center. The remodeled restroom will be properly identified on Highway 28 to target travelers needing such facilities when the businesses and parks are closed. Ironically, while they were gutting the bathroom, a couple with a small child pulled up desperately looking for a ba...
The Odessa Public Library is hosting a brief presentation by Richard Molsbee, Odessa’s USDA Food Safety Inspector, on Saturday, February 21 at 4 p.m. Richard is the inspector for the local meat processing plant and for Voise Sausage. As a consumer safety inspector, Molsbee will give a short talk on the basic safety elements of handling food and meat safely in home meal preparation. A question and answer period will follow the presentation and informative handouts will also be provided. This session should not be confused w...
Recently wheat markets have been trying to find a bottom along with the rest of the grain markets. The driving force behind the sell-off that began in December has been the rally in the U.S. Dollar which recently reached 11 year highs. Instability around the world and steady economic growth in the U.S. have combined to once again make the Dollar the standard for the rest of the world. As a result, commodities in general and grains in particular have felt the negative effects of a stronger U.S. Dollar. Investors continue to...
Reegan Carstensen, 7, brought in the first buttercup of the year. She watched it for more than a week, and it was blooming behind “hole #3....
Odessa Cub Scout Pack 784 celebrated their Annual Pinewood Derby Race and Blue and Gold Banquet on Sunday, February 15, at the Old Town Hall. Scouts, along with family and friends, enjoyed a potluck dinner and a presentation of scouting awards. The Pinewood Derby race results for the fastest car were: first place, Dakota Steward; second place, Nick Glasow; and third place, Troy Hardung. Awards for best car design went to: first place, Sean Widger; second place Levi Hardung,...
The Odessa 2014-15 Knowledge Bowl team has completed their regular season play with a 9-4-1 record. Leading the B1 schools in the Northeast League by 75 points, they will head to regional competition February 27 at Whitworth University. In each Knowledge Bowl match, the teams are given 150 questions in three rounds of 50. All three teams compete jeopardy style. Whoever times in first with the correct answer gets the point. With a total of 15 rounds (five different matches...
To the Editor: For ten years now I have written columns about science and engineering topics as “The Rock Doc.” It’s been a good ride. I’ve heard from some of your readers interested in what I’ve written about. And I’ve heard from others who have been deeply angry about what I wrote concerning evolution or the benefits of vaccinations. As it happens, my health is poor and I am taking disability retirement from Washington State University. As least for the foreseeable future, I will be on sabbatical from producing Rock Doc co...
Shooting 25 was Mark Iksic. Shooting 24s were Dan Asker, Mark Edwins, Jake Turner, Dennis Klemmer and Dave Pelham. Bill James, Ken Eckhart, Travis Iksic, Dave Lang, Scott Heimbigner, and Cody Follett shot 23s. Shooting 22s were Dave Asker, Mark Brashear, Daryl Kimble, McKenzie Bemis, Doug Brashear, Dylan Heer and Tyler Greenwalt. Shooting 20 and under were Camden Eckhart, Scott Mortimer, Austin Nelson, Carmen Eckhart, Ron Lesser, Dusty Kimble, Blake Wood, Jeff Norley, Susan James Jim Imbert, Mike French, Andrea Turner,...
1 years ago From The Odessa Record February 18, 1915 At the midmonth meeting of the city council held at the Town Hall last Monday night, favorable action was taken upon the petition of citizens asking for street lights on various streets. The council ordered the lights installed immediately. The success of the Germans in east Prussia emphasizes, according to the view held there, the quiet strategy of Field Marshal von Hindenburng, which is designed to strike an enemy when and where the blow is least expected. Fred G....
Harrington City Council met Wednesday evening at city hall. Paul Gilliland, Rick Becker, Mike Cronrath, Levi Schenk, Scott McGowan, Bunny Haugan, Sharon Schultz, Paul Charlton, Justin Slack and Marge Womach were in attendance. A question was raised regarding the missing street and speed signs and McGowan reported that the city has the signs, but they have not been put up. The bill was received for the repairs to the city street sweeper which was just over $4,929. The Mayor informed the council of Avista proposed projects that...
With flu season in full swing, you are probably wondering if there are some simple things to help you maintain your health and boost your immune system. It turns out that eating some simple everyday foods can boost your immune system and ensure that your body and immunity run smoothly. All you need to do is round out your plate with plenty of colorful servings of fruits and veggies, plus eight -10 glasses of water a day, at the very least. The following ingredients, provided in an article in Prevention Magazine, can add...
Editor’s note: Continuing a series of stories and articles written by the late Pastor Tom Goetz, with the support of his wife Jeanne Goetz of Odessa. Jeanne Goetz is working to get the items published in book form, but for right now, interested readers can read his work in the series of articles that continue in this issue of The Record. By TOM GOETZ No one can live entirely without encouragement. It’s as necessary to our total well-being as any other source of nourishment. It gives us strength during difficult times, com...
I want to thank you for your support of the school and the hospital through your passage of the school and hospital levies. This support is so important for the vitality and stability of the community. Odessa is a very special place. Many people have chosen to live here because of this. Support of the school and hospital are important but it is also important to remember the need to support our local community by supporting our local businesses, community organizations and each other in times of need. At the school we pledge...
