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MEDICAL LAKE - The Odessa boys ended their season with a 61-46 loss to the Curlew Cougars in the loser-out round of the District 7 1B Tournament Saturday, Feb.11. The Tigers' first quarter was rough as they fell behind Curlew by 10 points,19-9. Curlew's defense was quick and its ability to freeze out the Tigers was apparent as the game progressed. The second quarter brought 24 more points to the board for Curlew to Odessa's 11. By halftime, Curlew led 43-20. The tensions were...
MEDICAL LAKE - The Odessa girls lost their semifinal District 7 1B Tournament game against Inchelium 40-36 Saturday, Feb. 11. The first quarter went quickly, with Inchelium taking the lead by five points, 12-7. The two teams consecutively scored two-point plays and free throws during the second quarter. Odessa scored 13 points to Inchelium's eight, tying the game 20-20 by halftime. The third quarter came with many fouls from both teams. Inchelium scored six points, and Odessa...
The Spokesman-Review’s Inland Northwest Trapshoot competition started Sunday, Jan. 8. Odessa and Marlin combine to make one team but compete from their respective locations. Both teams are listed combined. Below are Week 6’s trapshooting results. 16 Yard 25: Jared Praetorious, Randy Gies, Ryan Behrens 24: Markus Smith, Brady Gies, Doug Starkel 23: Nick Tebow, Tom Schuh, Tucker Walter, Corey Shearer, Billy James, Josh Black, Travis Sheaver, Allie Black 22: Jon Fink, Jared King, Colley Walter, Anthony Paszkeicz, Lexi Eden, Fra...
Davenport birthdays Feb. 17: Phyllis Luiten, Sean Deane, Ana Wilkie, Taylor Morgan Feb. 18: Kaylee Leep, Doug Branch, Gary Phillips Feb. 19: Sydney Schneider, Mackenzie Fisk Feb. 20: Penny Strite, Wade Guhlke, Christopher Briggs, Brian Curtis, Jeter Sanford, Brilee Madison, Karyn Lee Feb. 21: Barbara Badgley, Caitlyn Katz, Harold Patterson † Feb. 22: Greyson Wilkie, Sadahiro Patterson, Payton Critchlow, Holly Branch Feb. 23: Jacob Furman, Thomas Furman, Jess Bartell, Joyce Nonnemacher, Todd Stiles Davenport anniversaries F...
ODESSA — Plans for the community center renovations are in full swing, as was discussed at a town council meeting Monday, Feb. 13. As construction starts, a dry box trailer will serve as a temporary office for the clerks as renovations occur. The trailer will be placed on First Street, similar to when Deutschesfest takes place but should remain accessible. Hannah (Schmidt) Jahns asked the council about using the sewage dump at the RV park for the Stumpjumper event. The council agreed to assess the situation to see if the v...
ODESSA - The local school district decided to hire Dr. Robert Clark as the new interim superintendent through the end of this school year. Clark began part-time work with the district last week. The school district elected to have the ESD aid in looking at potential candidates. After interviewing two potential candidates, the school board decided on Clark. When asked what led to Clark receiving the contract over the other candidate, Board Chairman Ed Deife said it was his expe...
DAVENPORT — All seven levy propositions placed before Lincoln County voters in a special election Tuesday, Feb. 14 were passing as of press time, most by comfortable margins. A Sprague School District proposition for a replacement educational programs and operations levy with an estimated levy rate of $1.51 per $1,000 of assessed property value in 2024 and $1.43 per $1,000 of assessed property value in 2025 was passing 127-49. $215,000 will be collected from taxpayers both years. The first of three levies run by the Odessa S...
INVITATION FOR BIDS Odessa Community Center Renovation Town of Odessa, WA Sealed bids will be received by the Town of Odessa, located at 21 E 1st Ave, Odessa, WA 99159, until 12:30 pm, on Thursday, March 2, 2023, for the general contract for the renovation of the Odessa Community Center in Odessa, WA. Bids will thereafter be publicly opened and read aloud at 12: 45 pm. The public may attend the opening virtually, via a video/tele-conferencing link. The conference information will automatically be sent to all registered...
Rex Allen Smith Feb. 7, 2023 Rex Allen Smith, a nineteen-year resident of the Colville, Wash. area passed away unexpectedly on Feb. 7, 2023 at the age of 72. Rex was born in Odessa, Wash. the son of Benjamin Louis and Betty Jean (Decker) Smith. He was raised in Odessa, Wash. where he graduated as a 12-year graduate from Odessa High School in 1969. Rex was an accomplished athlete in school both in football and basketball nearly bringing home a first-place title at state. His...
Springtime means mid-week soup suppers for many area folks. Some cooks have a signature soup they bring to every soup meal, while others like to try a new recipe each time. Soups range in flavors from savory to spicy, with a few having sweet/sour overtones. Some are thick with vegetables or a cream base broth; others are meat or vegetable broth-based with plenty of liquid for sopping up with some toasted bread or crackers. French Chicken Stew is a combination of both styles....
ODESSA - The Tigers girls basketball team dominated the Curlew Cougars 58-20 in a District 7 1B quarterfinal matchup Wednesday, Feb. 8. The Tigers dominated from the opening tip, with senior Grace Nelson, junior Hayden Schuh and senior Ashlyn Neilsen leading the scoreboard. The Cougars could not score in the first quarter, with Odessa holding a commanding 20-0 lead by its end. Curlew scored 10 points in the second quarter, but Odessa scored another 20 points and by halftime, t...
COULEE CITY — The Odessa boys basketball team skirted in a very narrow 46-45 win by one point at an away game against the Republic Tigers 46-45, in a District 7 1B play-in game Saturday, Feb. 4. After the first quarter, Odessa led 14-11. In the second quarter, the Tigers scored another nine points to Republic’s four to take a 23-15 halftime lead. In the third quarter Republic added 13 points but Odessa countered with 14 to end the third quarter up 37-28. Republic showed no signs of slowing down in the fourth quarter, sco...
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Davenport birthdays Feb. 10: Chris Holderby, Cory Hollis, Logan Briggs, Glenda Mitchell † Feb. 11: Riley Utley Feb. 14: Evan Gunning, Tom Scharff, Todd Guhlke Feb. 15: Shelly Morgan, Trey Cartensen, Dillon Hollis, Charlotte Sellin, Colton Hosking, Adam Collins Feb. 16: Scott Cannon, Molly Hale, Tanner Zaugg, Rob Harper, Holly McDaniel Davenport anniversaries Feb. 16: Rob and Michelle Hopp Reardan birthdays Feb. 10: Jancey Adams Feb. 12: Merit McRae Feb. 16: Sherry Hieb Reardan anniversaries Feb. 13: Jason and Inge Gray O...
DAVENPORT — One of the potential pitfalls of seeking housing refuge in rural Lincoln County is a lack of broadband internet access, which creates difficulties for children with online work or businesspeople trying to work remotely. The county and Economic Development Council are trying to tear down this barrier, with three projects funded and one more potentially upcoming. The first is a Community Economic Revitalization Board grant that was awarded in July 2021 and provides fiber to Creston, Harrington and Almira with m...
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. Jan. 29 Traffic stops: 11 An Odessa man said his wife had overdosed and was barely breathing. A caller reported an old red car with its hood up and flashers active on the side of Highway 231 near the Long Lake pic...
Notice of Annual Meeting The board of directors of the Grange Supply Co. of Odessa will be holding the annual meeting February 17th at 11:30am at the Odessa Old Town Hall. The agenda will include but is not limited to the election of two directors to the board as well as any other business. Publish Feb. 2 and 9, 2023...
Davenport birthdays Feb. 3: Blake Warwick, Jeanne Morrison, Sydney Abbott, Braelynn Carruth, Susan Coffman, Jason Raugust Feb. 4: Dawn Shaver, Grayson Sawyer Feb. 5: Don Larson, Erin Utley, Avery Young, Jeff Barkdull Feb. 6: Della Reinbold, Jesse Raugust, Tyson Linstrum, Wendy Bodeau Feb. 7: Katie Hiccox, Lillian Lyle Feb. 8: Jesse Gamache, Easton Chappell Feb. 9: Jackson Guhlke, Brynna Hopkins, Chuck Woodland, Alex Zeiler Davenport anniversaries Feb. 6: Troy and Dawn Canfield Feb. 7: Scott and Kim Hardin Feb. 8: Kelly and...
ODESSA-The Tiger girls team fell to the Wilbur-Creston-Keller Wildcats 49-39 on Senior Night Saturday, Jan. 28. Junior Hayden Schuh made the first two points of the game. The Wildcats quickly picked up a two-point play, and both teams were back and forth for most of the game. Both teams had multiple free throws during the first quarter and the Wildcats were in the lead by its end 10-6. The start of the second quarter brought an aggressive back and forth down the court, and...
ODESSA-The Tiger boys basketball team suffered a rough loss to the Wilbur-Creston Wildcats 62-36 Saturday, Jan. 28. Senior Collin Martin, juniors Zach Classen and Dakota Steward and sophomore Corbyn Neilsen scored multiple field goals and free throws in the first quarter. The intense first quarter ended with the Wildcats having a two-point lead, 10-8. The Wildcats made the first two points of the second quarter but were countered with a three-point shot by junior Chad Strebek...
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. Jan. 23 Traffic stops: 17 A suspicious man was reported on the 300 block of South Colfax Street in Sprague. A caller said he saw a suspicious black van driving up and down Sprague Lake Resort Road. A caller requested...
Notice of Annual Meeting The board of directors of the Grange Supply Co. of Odessa will be holding the annual meeting February 17th at 11:30am at the Odessa Old Town Hall. The agenda will include but is not limited to the election of two directors to the board as well as any other business. Publish Feb. 2 and 9, 2023...
Meal planning as a season ends can get stuck in the rut of the same old thing. Adding a new side dish and company meals will bring interest to every day. Debbie Buscher brought a potato casserole to a winter potluck that was well received. Based on a recipe she found in the Staff of Life II, Odessa Memorial Hospital Cookbook. The original recipe, attributed to Ann Keyes, is a variation of what is known locally as funeral potatoes. Debbie changed the recipe to accommodate...
Albert Donald Kissler Mar. 9, 1944 – Jan. 21, 2023 Albert Donald Kissler, of East Wenatchee, Wash., passed away Jan. 21, 2023, at Central Washington Hospital, at 78 years of age. Albert was born on Mar. 9, 1944, to Fredrick Jr. Kissler and Clara Dormaier in Odessa, Wash. Albert was preceded in death by his father Fred, mother Clara, brothers Richard, Howard, and Robert, and wife Renee. He is survived by his brother Charles Kissler, daughters Searri (Kevin) Shipman, Heidi (...
Odessa Memorial Healthcare Center are proud of the care we provide this Community and proud of how the Community supports us. This year has been a tough year for all health care providers including us. We continue to watch government and insurance agencies continue to whittle away at the reimbursement of care. Many of our government healthcare programs have not increased their rates in several years, but out suppliers of needed equipment, continue to increase their costs. We...
