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  • July 4 firemen's barbecue feeds nearly 300

    Terrie Schmidt-Crosby|Updated Jul 15, 2019

    The firemen's barbecue last week on July 4 at Reiman Park in Odessa was very well attended. Rural fire chief Roger Sebesta kept a tally of the meals purchased as approximately 270 people filed past his cash drawer and on through the serving line. Firemen and their family members prepared pulled pork earlier in the week along with side dishes of homemade baked beans and potato salad. Dill pickles, assorted varieties of chips, watermelon slices and bottled water rounded out the...

  • Sheriff's Report

    Updated Jul 12, 2019

    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. During the period from July 1 to 7, dispatchers handled 365 calls for service. Monday, July 1: Responding to a residence on Max Harder Road East, Sprague ambulance personnel assisted a 79-year-old man suffering fro...

  • Court Report

    Updated Jul 12, 2019

    SUPERIOR COURT John F. Strohmaier, Judge Criminal Sentencing Demica D.Bradford, 27, of Spokane, pleaded guilty July 2 to possession of amphetamine in connection with an Oct.18, 2018, incident at New Alliance Counseling Center in Davenport. Her sentence includes 19 days jail and payment of $600 court assessments. Civil Judgment In a default judgment issued June 27, Alex P. Flett, of Davenport, must pay $2,364.74 to petitioner Capital One Bank for unpaid debt on a credit account. New Civil Case Lincoln County seeks payment of...

  • This Week in Odessa History

    Updated Jul 12, 2019

    1 years ago The Odessa Record July 10, 1919 News updates: John Trejbal and daughter, Emily, returned Saturday from Chicago, where Mr. Trejbal underwent a vain operation to restore his eyesight, lost in a blast last fall. Wednesday was the hottest day of the year with the temperature well over 100. The heat is pinching wheat. Penitentiary grain sacks will sell at 123/4 cents, f.o.b. Walla Walla. Two weddings of interest this week at Seattle were the marriage of Gus Weber and...

  • Arley M. Bischoff

    Updated Jul 12, 2019

    Arley Bischoff of Harrington passed away July 2, 2019 in Spokane at the age of 78. He was born March 8, 1941 in Odessa to Matt and Mildred Bischoff. He grew up in Wilson Creek and graduated from Wilson Creek High School in 1959. He later married Myrna Wraspir on October 17, 1959 in Odessa. He worked for the Great Northern/Burlington Northern Railroad for 30 years as a machine operator. Arley is survived by his wife of 60 years, Myrna, his son Dion (Marlene) Bischoff, daughter...

  • Big movie weekend for Ritz Theatre

    Updated Jul 12, 2019

    RANGO: Friday, July 12, 7 p.m., Free Admission. This 2011 PG animated film is presented by the Ritzville Downtown Development Association and made possible by generous donations from individuals and businesses in the community. These sponsors made the annual free Christmas movie at the Ritz possible. Excess monies collected are paying for this movie. All of the community and area support means Ritzville can continue to show movies on the big screen. Funds for Christmas 2019 will be gladly accepted. Where were you in ’62? T...

  • Nine days with my family after nine years apart

    Linda Goodman|Updated Jul 12, 2019

    It's just after 4:30 p.m. on June 27, and I am sitting in the crowded Phoenix airport with my mom Edith and daughter Kaitlyn, waiting for our 5:25 p.m. flight to Seattle to start boarding. We will be among the first to board due to the fact that my mom requires a wheelchair to get from point a to point b when longer distances are involved. There are both pros and cons to flying with someone who requires a wheelchair. The pros: 1. You get to withstand the dirty looks from...

  • WC's Ingalls in second place at FBLA nationals

    Updated Jul 12, 2019

    Hannah Ingalls, an eighth-grader and co-president of the Wilson Creek Junior High FBLA Chapter, had the opportunity to represent the Wilson Creek School District and Washington State FBLA by attending the FBLA National Conference in San Antonio, Texas from June 28 to July 3. She earned this privilege when she placed first in the Middle Level Career Exploration Competitive Event at the state conference in April. At the national conference, she placed second in the Middle Level...

  • Five Odessa FBLA teams place at national conference

    Terrie Schmidt-Crosby|Updated Jul 12, 2019

    The FBLA National Leadership Conference was held June 28-July 3 in San Antonio, Texas, where 29 Odessa students competed in 13 events and brought home five national awards. The Publication Design team, consisting of Maddy Wagner and Tori Weishaar, placed third in the nation after having taken a fifth place at Regionals and a fourth at State. With a fourth-place finish, the Community Service Project team of Eric Johnston, Maddy Wagner, Chloe Winkler and Colton Messer strode...

  • Joyce Praetorius

    Updated Jul 12, 2019

    Joyce Marie Praetorius, age 89, passed peacefully June 29, 2019, in Tucson, Ariz. Joyce was born December 7, l929 in Lincoln County, Wash. to Theodore John Marquardt and Isabella Belle Blair Robertson Marquardt. She graduated from Odessa High School in 1947 and was married June 22, 1947 to Paul (Bud) William Praetorius in Odessa. Joyce had lived near Odessa most of her life. She spent summers at Badger Lake, near Cheney. She had also lived several years in Spokane and Moses...

  • HOHS meets; graduates applauded; Chamber plans activities

    Marjorie Womach|Updated Jul 12, 2019

    HOHS The monthly meeting of the Harrington Opera House Society was opened by President Ellen Evans at 7 p.m. July 1, with Mark and Sheryl Stedman, Billie Herron, Ed and Bunny Haugan, Carol, Becky Moeller, Marge Womach and Kris Moritz present. Minutes and financial reports were presented and accepted. Moeller drew up the operating budget for 2019, which passed unanimously. Discussion was held regarding issues with the structure and reports by the building committee. HOHS is...

  • Fireworks not fun for everyone

    Updated Jul 12, 2019

    Another 4th of July in Odessa, and I believe the people with illegal fireworks went all out. Now I know that some are unaware that fireworks that go “bang” or fly in the air and go “bang” are illegal, and there are others that do know it’s wrong. What I don’t know is whether anyone cares if it causes a problem for someone with PTSD or to the animals that shake with fright or run away. Not to mention the liability it causes if there is a fire or damage to homes or people. With that said, I wonder if we are experiencin...

  • Council, Chamber news

    Terrie Schmidt-Crosby|Updated Jul 12, 2019

    Town Council The town received one application for the Lodging Tax funds released for expenditure by the council. The application submitted by the Odessa Chamber of Commerce was approved unanimously. The funds will be used for purchasing a new cooler for the Biergarten, a print advertising campaign promoting Odessa tourism and for two cables across First Ave. to be used for securing banners advertising events, businesses, etc. Steve Nelson of CenturyWest Engineering in Spokane told the council that Earthworks Northwest Inc....