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Reneging on its debt obligations would make the US the first major Western government to default since Nazi Germany 80 year ago. Germany unilaterally ceased payments on long-term borrowings May 6, 1933, three months after aDolf Hitler was installed as Chancellor. The default helped cement Hitler's power base following years of political instability as the Weimar Republic struggled with its crushing debts. "These are generally catastrophic economic events," said Professor Eugene N. White, an economics historian at Rutgers...
To the Editor: Were you surprised when the results showed that the American adults scored below the international average on a global test? The U.S. is 16th in reading skills, 21st in math skills and 17th in problem solving. WOW! We need to create more ways to reach adults to upgrade their skills. Otherwise adults will be stuck at the current level that they are working and will not be able to climb up the ladder to produce better results. We are considered to be the richest country in the world but we are $16.7 trillion in...
KSPS to air broadcast about Harrington Opera House Scott McKinnon and Bill Fitzner, camera man, of KSPS TV came to Harrington Wednesday morning, Oct 9, and met with Gordon and Billie Herron, Linda Wagner, Ed Haugan, Bonnie Hardy and Marge Womach. The group toured the 1904 Bank Block building that contains the Harrington Opera House. Each room of the edifice was investigated and discussed in terms of past usage and present plans. Upstairs in the opera house proper many photographs were taken of the stage, the backdrops, and...
In 1957, several years before I was born, the Soviet Union launched Sputnik - the first man-made object to leave the Earth's atmosphere. That simple little satellite captured people's imagination around the world. We Americans were alarmed that the Soviets had "beat us" to space. Sputnik therefore helped spur both the U.S. space effort and such things as better education for our kids in math and science. It didn't take long for us to catch up to the accomplishments of the...
By KATHY TAYLOR For about a year now, Jim and Gerry Goetz have been residing in adjoining ,numbers three and four, in the Odessa Memorial Healthcare Center. Jim is 94, he looks much younger and was neatly groomed in keeping with his military background. Gerry is 88, she had beautifully polished nails and a sparkle in her eyes which seem to match her fantastic sense of humor. Reminiscent of the movie "The Notebook," they have a sweet, timeless connection. Admired by his wife for his kindness and being a true gentleman, Jim is...
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, Oct. 7: A collision involving a vehicle and deer occurred on SR 28 about three miles north of Harrington. Two dozer batteries were among items missing from a railroad worksite on the Old Sprague Highway near...
Tim McGuigan, Director of Legal Services and Contracts for Washington State Ferries, has announced that WSDOT’s former Lake Roosevelt ferry, the M.V. Martha S, has been re-posted for sale on the State Surplus electronic auction site (which includes vessel photos) at http://www.publicsurplus.com/sms/auction/view?auc=1001101 The auction period is October 8-18, 2013, and the minimum bid amount is $5,000 (reduced to expedite the sale, since the federal government wants the vessel removed from its property list). A spare engine a...
Maria Schuh is known around Odessa as the kindergarten and art teacher, as well as an awesome cake baker. But many do not know what she accomplished in high school and college as a student athlete. On October 12, she was inducted into the first Stanwood High School Athletic Hall of Fame. The induction included those who competed and were involved in Stanwood athletics over the last 80 years. The inaugural class of 2013 inductees consisted of eight athletes, all of whom were multi-sport competitors, three teams, three...
O-H vs. ACH Against Almira-Coulee-Hartline on October 8, Odessa-Harrington lost a hard-fought contest, 2 games to 3. Scores were: 25-21 OH, 25-18 OH, 20-25 ACH, 23-25 ACH and 9-15 ACH. Offensively for the Titans, Chelsea Fisher led the team with 3 service aces. Alexa Boss led in assists with 32, and Fisher pounded out 20 kills. Defensively, Fisher led in blocks with 16, and Jenna Shafer had 10 digs. O-H vs. Valley Christian Playing Valley Christian at Harrington on Saturday, October 12, the Titans won the match convincingly...
Against Entiat on October 4, the Titans earned a 58-34 win.Because the scorekeeper was not available, there are no quarter breakdowns for the teams. Sam Schafer rushed for 2 touchdowns of 20 yards and 2 yards and passed for 3 touchdowns of 5 yards, 55 yards and 50 yards, all in the first half. In the second half, he rushed for 2 TDs of 60 yards and 4 yards. Steven Braun rushed for one 6-yard TD in the first half. Carsen Weber had on TD reception of 55 yards, and Dakota...
As people who are uninsured or self-employed start the process of getting health coverage through the state’s online insurance marketplace, there’s one stop they might want to make first. The SEIU Washington State Council, made up of unions that represent some nurses and home-care workers as well as other professions, has launched its own website, which it’s describing as a simple first step with details about what types of information to get together to make the sign-up process easier. Vicky Neumeier is a nurse and SEIU memb...
An air show was the highlight of the dedication of Odessa’s new airport 62 years ago. The runway had been extended by an additional 1,000 feet, a large parking area had been put in beside the runway and a four-airplane hangar had been built. Application had been made for landing lights at the field, and a new windsock had been acquired. The Rev. R.H. Satterfield, president of the Odessa Flying Club, was in charge of the dedication program, presiding over the air show and delivering the address during the airport d...
Soon we will be heading to the polls to vote on several important issues. I want to address Initiative 522, the labeling requirements for genetically engineered foods. According to the American Association of Advanced Science, Genetically Modified (GM) foods have been tested extensively, and there has been no proof of these products being any more dangerous for human consumption than non-GM foods. In fact, GM has allowed farmers to use less dangerous sprays and pesticides over the past 20 years and to produce larger crops...
Is your house all decorated for Halloween? Mine is. In fact, I’m thinking of charging admission to what could possibly be the scariest haunted house in the state. Cobwebs drape from nearly every corner, complete with extra-large spiders. Slimy objects lurk in the refrigerator. There’s an obstacle course around the deck and back door. More cobwebs cover the houseplants on the kitchen windowsill, both dead and alive. Yet more drift artistically from the artifacts arranged above...
Odessa’s main drag may have lost another business with the closing of KD Meats, but at the same time CPoW’s livestock-processing plant has gained a manager with a wealth of experience and knowledge in the field. Darren Summers has accepted the position of plant manager of the Livestock Producers Cooperative Association (LPCA) facility at the Odessa Industrial Park. Several other new hires are also now working, joining production manager Tally Ross, processing manager Dillon Su...
Mo Sheldon, the CEO of Odessa Memorial Healthcare Center, has told The Record of a visit to OMHC by members of the Washington State House of Representatives Health Care and Wellness Committee on October 4. The group comprised approximately 24 visitors, including the Secretary of Health and the Senate health-committee chairperson. The committee periodically tours health facilities, and this tour included four rural hospitals within a two-day time frame. OMHC hosted the delegation for lunch and held a discussion about the...
Odessa-area women were treated to their 12th annual evening of medical information, dinner and camaraderie on Wednesday, October 9, as the Odessa Memorial Healthcare Center and Odessa Healthcare Foundation joined forces to put on an event dubbed “An Evening in Paris.” Odessa Clinic manager Barb Schlimmer spearheaded the event, and as in past years, the basement of Heritage Church was filled to capacity (attendance was 106). Blood pressure checks were available, as were fre...
At Monday night’s town council meeting, the Odessa Planning Commission submitted a report on its review of the town’s zoning with regard to Washington’s new law permitting marijuana use (state initiate 502). It was noted that the state has been in the process of developing regulations defining and controlling the industry, so the commission saw no need to go beyond what the state has already done. Regulations pertaining to business sites, building size, etc., commi...
