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  • Athlete of the week; Laura Kinney

    Updated Apr 2, 2014

    Laura Kinney is a junior at Odessa High School and plays tennis for the Titans. She is the daughter of Loretta Gobert and Rick Kinney. Coach Rachel Roberts says Kinney is a returning player, but not in consecutive seasons. Roberts is glad to have Kinney back on the team this year because she is an asset to the team and from watching her, Roberts can tell she has played tennis before and her skills are constantly improving. Kinney has one of the best and most consistent serves...

  • Harrington News

    Updated Apr 2, 2014

    Tuesday at 7 p.m. the Harrington Public Development Authority met at the Harrington Golf & Country Club led by President Josh Steward. Additional members present were: Jay Kane, Carolyn Mattozzi, and Bunny Haugan. The new agenda topics were the April Car Show and a grant with the application date deadline of May 15. There was a nice crowd of visitors including Margie Hall, Stacey Rasmussen, Mark Stedman, Allen Barth, Gordon and Billie Herron, Marge Womach, Mayor Paul...

  • Odessa- Harrington tennis team is off to a rough start

    Updated Apr 2, 2014

    On March 22 the Titans played Reardan. In the girls doubles top match, Laura Kinney and Katie DeWulf lost 0-6, 1-6. The number- 2 doubles team of Danielle Tebow and Stacia Lesser was beaten 2-6, 1-6. The girls final team score was Odessa-Harrington, 1 Reardan, 2. The match in Ritzville against Lind/Ritzville-Sprague on March 25 showed a final score of 0-5 for Odessa-Harrington. Cydnee Kieffer lost 2-6, 1-6 in the number-1 singles match and Danielle Tebow and Stacia Lesser were defeated 0-6, 0-6 in the top doubles...

  • Court Report

    Updated Apr 2, 2014

    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, March 24: A caller asked deputies to check into suspicious activity that possibly involved illegal drugs in eastern Lincoln County. Deputies investigated a possible theft report in the vicinity of Eighth and...

  • 'Robin Hood' was a delightful diversion

    TERRIE SCHMIDT CROSBY|Updated Apr 2, 2014

    This year's school musical at the Odessa schools was one of the best we have witnessed on the stage of the multi-purpose room. The singing, the acting, the costumes and staging were all very well done. Something new this year, though, was the youngsters in the crowd scenes who were coached to act as if they were doing something as part of the scene, not just stand and stare at the audience or the other performers. It was a very nice touch, and the kids involved were given an...

  • Phantom Tollbooth coming to Odessa Schools April 16

    Updated Apr 2, 2014

    At 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 16, the Book-it Repertoire Theater will arrive in Odessa for a second visit. This year’s presentation is from the book Phantom Tollbooth. The production will take place in the multi-purpose room of the school. Last year, the same theater company presented Skippyjon Jones to elementary students in Odessa. Parents and students in grades pre-K through middle school are invited to attend this free evening production. Generally the plays last for about 40 minutes. According to their mission statement, ...

  • 2013 awards banquet held

    STACY DEWALD|Updated Apr 2, 2014

    The Lincoln County Conservation District held their annual awards banquet at the new Sprague Emergency Response Center Thursday, March 13. The evening began at 5:30 p.m. with a short social hour. LCCD board of supervisors chairman Mike Carstensen gave a welcoming speech, County Commissioner Mark Stedman performed the invocation and Good Ol' Boys BBQ provided the dinner. During the meal, the LCCD acknowledged conservation efforts by 2013 Farmer of the Year recipients, Harding...

  • Titan Spring Sports

    Updated Apr 2, 2014

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  • Senior Menu

    Updated Apr 2, 2014

    WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2: Sloppy Joes, mixed vegetables, garden salad, fruit cup, sherbet. THURSDAY, APRIL 3: Lasagna, Italian vegetables, tossed green salad, fruit cup, French bread, Jell-O. If you are not a regular attendee at senior meals and wish to participate, please call 982-2654 prior to 10 a.m. on the day of the meal. Suggested donation for a meal is $3.25 for those 60 and over. For those under age 60, lunch costs $8.00....

  • Odessa Grain

    Updated Apr 2, 2014

    The latest cash grain market here showed Soft White Wheat down at $6.85. Hard Red Winter is down at $8.01. DNS is down at $8.14. Barley is up at 173.00....

  • Birthdays and Anniversaries

    Updated Apr 2, 2014

    Birthdays for April 3: Mandy Smith, Lance Kissler and Jason Schumacher. April 4: Caitlyn Schuh, Leona Rose Richey, Kim Lovvik, James Frick, Irene Carnes and Desiree' Ferderer. April 5: Kathy Jantz and Deanna Nelson. April 6: Noah Steilstra, Sherry Watkins, Alberto Reyes, Sr. and Troy Kissler. April 7: Suzie Deife, Randy Schorzman and Orrin Burroughs. April 8: Kris Buchmann, Alice Schmierer and Izaak Schmierer. April 9: Christian Anderson. Anniversaries for April 3: Larry & Kelly Weber. April 4: Chuck & Irene Carnes and...

  • The Odessa Scene

    Updated Apr 2, 2014

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  • School board approves new hires, new bus, school calendar

    Updated Apr 2, 2014

    At its March 26 meeting, the Odessa School Board approved the hiring of Tommy Galloway as assistant high school baseball coach and Tyson Linstrum as head junior high baseball coach and Lindsy Starkel as the new library paraprofessional to replace a retiring Apryl Wraspir, as well as overnight travel for the state FFA trapshooting team. The board approved the purchase and installation of carpet in the elementary and junior high hallways and in the preschool classroom. Transportation White presented the bus bids obtained by...

  • This Week in Odessa History

    Updated Apr 2, 2014

    1 years ago From The Odessa Record April 3, 1914 The John Schafer store was burglarized and $414.43 was taken from the till besides three pairs of socks and one odd sock and nearly two boxes of chewing gum. Entrance was gained through a cellar window which the robbers had pried open and exit was made in the same way. No trace of the robbers has been discovered, but Mr. Schafer thinks it probable it was done by some one who was acquainted with the store and the stock, as would be indicated by the robbers having taken only...

  • Tribute; Howard W. Kramer

    Updated Apr 2, 2014

    Howard Kramer died peacefully on March 25, 2014, in Kirkland, Wash. at the age of 93. He was a longtime resident of Odessa until he moved to Kirkland in 2007 to be closer to family. He was born in Dryden to John and Anna (Weber) Kramer. He married Lola Retz in 1952 in Odessa. Howard was an X-ray technician for many years at Odessa Memorial Hospital. He is survived by daughter Gail (and Ron) Schroder of Kirkland, son Steve Kramer (and partner Ray Krisor) of Seattle and grandson Gavin Schroder of Kirkland. He is also survived...

  • Tribute; Troy Lee Price

    Updated Apr 2, 2014

    Troy Lee Price, former long time Wenatchee Valley resident, passed away March 26, 2014 from an extended illness at his home in Odessa, Wash. He was surrounded by family members. Troy was born July 23, 1953 to Calvin Roscoe and Ruby Lee Price in Muleshoe, Texas. They preceded him in death along with his youngest sister, Terri Lee Kesterson. He was survived by his special companion, Kathryn Gregorich of Odessa; one daughter, Anjolene Price of Peshastin, Wash.; two brothers,...

  • Love- The Odessa Record; "By Your Relative"

    Updated Apr 2, 2014

    Odessa Record subscriber Larry Fisher of Spokane continues his series of articles on the history of the Batum/Lauer area (where his wife, the former Joyce Kiesz, grew up). Hi, here I am again. Last week we were told about a couple of items that Alvin Fink told me about during our discussion. The rest of them are presented hereafter. (d.) In Conrad Fink's time before Mr. Mayer at Batum had grain storage capacities, Fink grain was hauled to Irby and the Finks shopped in Irby also. When Mayer at Batum started accepting grain,...

  • Social neurology; our brains and our friends

    KIMBERLY NELSON|Updated Apr 2, 2014

    The human brain gathers millions of pieces of information every minute, analyzes each one, comes to a conclusion within seconds, and formulates an appropriate reaction. Every one of us processes and reacts to information differently; the reaction created is dependent upon the past experiences, mood, and disposition of the individual. Sometimes, the way we react to a situation may be misconstrued as inappropriate, rash, or uncaring; even when we mean well. The unconscious part of our brain is typically responsible for...

  • Rock Doc

    DR E KIRSTEN PETERS|Updated Apr 2, 2014

    By DR. E. KIRSTEN PETERS I was living in eastern Washington State in May of 1980 when Mount St. Helens erupted after a massive landslide triggered by a magnitude 5.1 quake. Vast amounts of molten rock were violently released to the surface of the earth, erupting not only as sizeable rocks but as fine-grained volcanic ash that floated on the breeze. Us "down-winders" were enveloped in conditions that were dark as night until the ash finally fell to the ground. Volcanic ash isn'...

  • Welcome Stumpjumpers and guests

    Updated Apr 2, 2014

    RACE SCHEDULE Saturday Poker Runs Registration (Friday) 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. Registration (Saturday) 6 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Rider’s meeting 7 a.m. Course opens 7 a.m. Free Hot Dog Checkpoint 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. (or ‘til hot dogs gone) Entrance to course closes (last rider out) 1:30 p.m. Poker run awards and contingency giveaways 3:30 p.m. (est.) Saturday’s Kid’s Races Registration (Friday) 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. Registration (Saturday) 6 a.m. - 8 a.m. Rider’s meeting (come prepared to ride) 8 a.m. Kid’s races 8:30 a.m. Trophy presentation 3 p....

  • Bike week in Odessa

    Updated Apr 2, 2014

    Odessa residents have likely noticed a bit more traffic through town this week. It is what the Odessa Chamber of Commerce has dubbed "Bike Week," although this year there is no equipment show or any activities other than motorcycle races on the weekends at either end of the week. Last weekend saw the running of the White Knuckle and Frostbite Grand Prix races on consecutive days. The official results of those races were unavailable at press time. The races for young people...

  • LPCA ready for full production

    Updated Apr 2, 2014

    The CPoW-LPCA annual business meeting and banquet held last Friday evening in Odessa at the community center was well attended by members of the Cattle Producers of Washington (CPoW) and of the Livestock Producers Cooperative Association (LPCA), who worked so diligently to make the livestock processing facility at the Odessa Industrial Park a reality. Staff members from the plant were also present. Darren Summers, plant manager, introduced the other staff members: Sue...

  • Deadly accident occurred near Summer Falls Dam

    Updated Apr 2, 2014

    Near COULEE CITY, Wash. Mar. 31, 2014 – An 8-year-old Ephrata boy, Korey Kolves, has died after a car he was in with one adult and two other children went into a canal near Summer Falls Dam south of Coulee City. The man with them in the vehicle, Scott Kolves, age 45 and also of Ephrata is still missing. Around 3:25 p.m. March 30, emergency responders were called to the Summer Falls Dam, about seven miles south of Coulee City. Bystanders fishing nearby said they saw the vehicle go into the canal and all four occupants exited t...

  • Ritz Theatre fundraiser April 12

    Updated Apr 2, 2014

    The Ralston Grange, located 10 miles south of Ritzville on Highway 261, is sponsoring another fundraiser to help in the renovation of the Ritz Theatre in Ritzville. Last year, the Ralston Grange sponsored a variety show, and a number of Odessa citizens turned out for it and were very supportive, said Randy Roth of the Ralston Grange. All proceeds from the event go to the fund set up by the Ritzville Downtown Development Association for renovation of the theater. On Saturday, April 12, at the Ralston Grange hall, the doors...