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  • Fall festivals, school funding, flood map controversy, Chamber wants farmers

    Updated Oct 3, 2019

    1 years ago The Odessa Record September 28, 1919 News updates: Attorney Nevins will manage the Salvation Army drive for Odessa, to raise $4,000 in a two-day campaign. Although Odessa businessmen have contracted twice for an airplane to give an exhibition here, without getting one, an airship sailed in on us today without notice and without cost. When the plane first circled over town, at a height of about 300 feet, it created as much excitement as a fire. The pilot, Lt. Symons, had as passenger Christ Rieker of Ritzville,...

  • Garden+early fall bounty=multiple ideas for delicious, home-cooked meals

    Laura Estes|Updated Oct 3, 2019

    Deutschesfest is in the books for another year, and most of us have had our fill of German food for awhile. During all this festivity, the late peaches and tomatoes have ripened, and cucumbers and zucchini are making a last ditch effort at production. Following are recipes to help you take advantage of this early fall bounty. Zucchini have enjoyed the rain and quickly produce huge fruit. Impossible Zucchini Pie can be made with any size zucchini, as it is grated for this...

  • Courthouse report

    Updated Oct 3, 2019

    SUPERIOR COURT John F. Strohmaier, Judge Criminal sentencing Ray A. Wynecoop, 19, of Wellpinit, pleaded guilty Sept. 17 to attempting to elude a pursuing police vehicle on Aug. 6, 2018, while law enforcement attempted traffic stop in the Devils Gap and Long Lake areas north of Reardan. His sentence includes three months imprisonment and payment of $500 court assessments. As a result of plea negotiations, prosecutors withdrew an additional charge of possession of methamphetamine. Christie E. Melton, 42, of Sprague, pleaded gui...

  • Sheriff's report

    Updated Oct 3, 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. Dispatchers handled 245 calls for service during the period. Monday, Sept. 16: A Creston resident expressed concern about someone who fed her dog from a minivan that had stopped in a driveway adjacent to Watson Road E...

  • 2019 WIAA football state championship sites set

    Updated Oct 3, 2019

    RENTON, Wash. – The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association executive board voted recently to approve three venues to host the 2019 WIAA football state championships. The six championship games will be held at Sparks Stadium (Puyallup), Harry E. Lang Stadium (Lakewood) and Mt. Tahoma Stadium (Tacoma). All games will be scheduled as doubleheaders on December 7, with the first game kicking off at noon followed by a 4 p.m. start for the second. Mt. Tahoma Stadium will host the 1B and 4A Championships, Sparks Stadium wi...

  • Lost and found items; thoughts on Fest 2019

    Updated Oct 3, 2019

    The office of The Odessa Record is often where folks drop off found items following events such as Deutschesfest. Several items were turned in again this year, although most have already been claimed. However, between The Record’s office, the town clerk’s office and the Biergarten, there are still some things to be claimed. We know of two jackets, possibly youth sizes, as well as an adult cardigan and a walkie-talkie. Call 509-982-2632 for more information. Consultation with Biergarten chairman Trevor Smith confirmed tha...

  • Football Tigers shut out Liberty Bell in the Sausage Bowl

    Terrie Schmidt-Crosby|Updated Oct 3, 2019

    The Liberty Bell Mountain Lions of Winthrop, Wash.faced the Odessa Tigers in last Friday’s Sausage Bowl. This cat fight went in favor of the striped Tigers, as they allowed not a single TD against them. Odessa’s QBs Camden Weber, Jett Nelson and Collin Martin directed play and kept the Tigers marching downfield. Od 40 6 12 8 66 LB 0 0 0 0 0 Joshua Clark led the team in total yards gained with 94, with 46 rushing and 48 receiving. Freshman Anthony Elder followed with a total of 72 yards rushing. Daeton Deife had 55. Clark led...

  • Volleyball Tigers defeat LRSWK and Davenport both 3-1

    Terrie Schmidt-Crosby|Updated Oct 3, 2019

    LRSWK On September 17, the Tiger volleyball team played a non-conference home game versus Lind-Ritzville-Sprague-Washtucna-Kahlotus, pulling out a hard fought 3-1 victory. Maddy Wagner led the Tigers in kills with seven, followed closely by McKennah Davison with six. Davison led the team in attacks attempted with 19. Wagner served 23 times with a 95.7 percent success rate. Caitlyn Schuh led the team in assists with 10. Od 21 25 25 25 3 LRSWK 25 19 16 18 1 Defensively, Wagner led in digs with 16 and tied with Emily Scrupps in...

  • 42nd Annual Mennonite Country Auction is Oct. 5

    Updated Oct 3, 2019

    Ritzville, WA – The Mennonite Country Auction (MCA) will once again be raising money for relief efforts nationally and around the world conducted through the Mennonite Central Committee. This year marks the 42nd annual sale and auction. It will be held at the Menno Mennonite Church on October 5, 2019. The event has a little something for everyone. Early risers can enjoy breakfast from 7-9 a.m. Then, one can venture into the fellowship hall to check out the beautiful handmade and machined quilts, wall hangings, comforters, a...

  • 49th Deutschesfest a mixed bag

    STAFF REPORTS|Updated Oct 3, 2019

    [The Record's reporters were out and about gathering information on Fest for our readers. More will follow next week, as reports come in from vendors, civic groups and non-profits.] The 49th annual Odessa Deutschesfest may not have had the biggest crowds in the history of the event, but it just may have been one of the longest Fests. The town was a hive of activity beginning early Thursday morning, as vendors began arriving, searching out their favorite locations and setting u... Full story

  • Senior Meals info; Fall Festival and alumni dinner this weekend, Sept. 27-28

    Marjorie Womach|Updated Oct 3, 2019

    Mid-County Seniors Mid-County Seniors is a Harrington non-profit 501(c)(3) organization created in 1996 when the Senior Meals program began in Harrington. If you are interested in joining this group, please contact Susie Harding at 509-270-6023, as they are seeking board members to fill vacant positions. They are announcing that Carl Clark is the new cook for Harrington Senior Meals. He has cooked for the Harrington Golf & Country Club and for Lincoln Hospital. Meals continue to be provided at Memorial Hall. Doors open Tuesda...