First buttercup found on weekend

The first buttercup of 2016 to be brought to the attention of The Odessa Record was found last Saturday, February 20, when a group of children, including the grandchildren of the late Mike Walter, were visiting Walter’s horses on the hill near town.

Holden, Leah and Aubrey Iverson are the children of Brenick and Kamie Iverson of Odessa. Their grandparents are Dave and Sharon Iverson of Keller, Wash. and Brad and Debbie Arlt of the Odessa/Ritzville area. Layton and Emersyn Albertson are the children of Blayne (Walter) and Ty Albertson, currently of Odessa. Their grandparents are Tracy Walter of Odessa, Patty Albertson and John and Cathy Albertson, all of Kennewick. Punch and Shari Pfeifer of Odessa are their great grandparents.

Sunshine and mild weather will no doubt bring many more of the small yellow flowers into bloom over the next few weeks.