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Roger Mark Frederick was born November 25, 1957 to Ronald E. and Shirley A. (Jeske) Frederick in Spokane, Wash. Roger began his education in Spokane, but after the family moved back to Odessa in 1970 he graduated from Odessa High School in 1976. He then attended Whitworth College from 1976-1978 and then transferred to University of Idaho from 1978-1981 where he studied sports medicine. In 1984 Roger married Barbara Reister and together they had two children, a son Derek and...
ALMIRA - An Aug. 10 wheat fire burned 50 acres near the intersection of Williams and Old Coulee roads, resulting in the total loss of a combine. Three fire districts - Lincoln County No. 8 from Almira, Lincoln County No. 7 from Wilbur and Grant County No. 6 from Hartline, as well as a plane from Greg's Crop Care, responded to the incident. Almira Fire Chief Dennis Pilar said actions taken by the farmer helped get the fire quickly under control. "There was a concern that the...
DAVENPORT – Construction of the new Davenport healthcare clinic is continuing to make progress this summer after being stalled briefly in March due to Covid. Construction re-started in April and is “coming along nicely”, according to Lincoln Hospital Chief Executive Officer Tyson Lacy. “The building is coming along nicely and is tracking for an on-time completion,” said Lacy. “We should be moved into the new clinic by summer of 2021.” The new clinic will be attached to the hos...
The Davenport airport is scheduled for an expansive remodel next summer, when funds from the Federal Aviation Administration will fund the construction of a new runway. The runway location will be shifted on the property owned by the City of Davenport, making room for either a light industrial park or the construction of more airport hangars, according to Davenport City Administrator Steve Goemmel. “By shifting the location of the runway, we will have room for additional hangars or room for some light industrial buildings t...
RENTON—It may sound weird to say, but “Friday Night Lights” won’t be taking place until March this year. The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) announced a new, tentative schedule which includes four sports seasons for the 2020-21 season due to Corona virus restrictions. The four seasons are classified numerically: Season 1, 2, 3 and 4. Most notably, football, volleyball and girls soccer were all moved to Season 3, which begins at the end of winter....
ODESSA — The National Weather Service says critical fire weather conditions will exist across most of Eastern Washington today. The agency issued a Red Flag Warning that continues through 8 p.m. The Northern Columbia basin can expect breezy conditions and low humidity. "Breezy to windy conditions will continue this afternoon with a second cold front reinforcing the winds," the Red Flag Warning said. "Rapid fire spread will be possible with any new or ongoing fires" in E...
ODESSA — The Christian Music Freedom Fest is scheduled to take place Saturday, July 25. Promoter Nate Lathrop has two Idaho Christian bands volunteering to play music that day on the stage across from Rolling Thunder Pizza in downtown Odessa. Live music will be provided all day long by The Stand and the Gospel Mission Blues Band, as well as by local musicians Tom Van Der Ende, Jon Hayashi, Clint and Bonnie Campbell, Chris Leffler and Nate Lathrop. Between sets, there will be an open mike available for testimonials, etc. A p...
ODESSA — Odessa High School’s official graduation and awarding of diplomas will take place at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 18, on Finney Field. The graduates will be allowed one car each on the track for their family members or one golf cart on the field or one car in the overflow area near the restrooms/tennis courts. Members of the public will be allowed to park only outside the fence surrounding the football field. The music for the processional and recessional will be prerecorded, so there will be no participation by band mem...
1 years ago July 16, 1920 At a sparsely attended meeting, the Odessa Community Hall stockholders elected a board of directors for the ensuing year. After only a short discussion of the capable work of the original board of directors, who had served only a few months, the entire board was re-elected by acclamation: W.L. Smith, H.W. Rieke, Sol Reiman, Andrew Janke, Fred Geissler, Fred Lauer and Al Wagner. Contractor Con H. Eckhart reported he was unloading a train car loaded with cement and three carloads of lumber, with...
ODESSA — The Record has received word that Lincoln County Superior Court will resume jury trials beginning July 22. The trial that had been set for July 8 was resolved; so, the first trial under the new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and state Supreme Court guidelines will be July 22. Precautions are in place to protect the health of the public, jurors and court participants when they report for jury duty. For each jury trial, every person entering the courtroom will have their temperature taken by court personnel...
Calendar of Events Saturday, July 18 — Odessa High School graduation, Finney Field, 10 a.m. Thursday, July 23 — Open AA meeting, 7 p.m. in Heritage Church basement. Saturday, July 25 — Christian Music Fest, First Ave. across from Rolling Thunder Pizza, all day, also broadcast on Facebook Live....
ODESSA — Here are the anniversaries for July 15-21 July 15: Rocky & Tamie Shaw. July 16: Mark & Peggy DeWulf.July 17: Jeremy & Candace Pitts. July 18: Chuck & Ellen Van Hevel, Don & Mo Sheldon. July 19: Elton & Ellie Renken. July 20: Jeff & Debbie Norris. July 21: Glen & Jax Allen....
ODESSA — Here are the birthdays for the week of July 17-23: Birthdays for July 17: Neil Fink, Alexa Boss. July 18: Roxy Plinski, Don Maddock, Pam Williams, Tracy Walter, Melissa Schafer. July 19: Jax Ellen, Kaci Bleau, Amber Galloway, Ellie Renken. July 20: Mike Relongs Delorenzo, Mary Buck, Miley Luiten. July 21: Cassie Nixon, Lois Renken (†), Ellamae Buchmann, Stephanie Hemans, Barb Schlimmer, JoEllen Wollman. July 22: Anthony Lambert, Ken Scherr, Brandi Wolsborn. July 23: Rod Wright, Charlotte Bleau....
ODESSA — All meals are currently available for pick-up only, unless previous arrangements for home delivery are made by calling 509-982-2654 prior to 10 a.m. on the day of the meal. Monday, July 20: Clam chowder, cottage cheese, carrot raisin salad, spiced salad, watermelon, whole-grain crackers, whole-wheat roll, dessert. Wednesday, July 22: Burger dip sandwich, crunchy pea salad, pickled beets, fruit salad, dessert. Thursday, July 23: Chef salad, mixed melons, whole wheat roll, cereal bars. Suggested donation for ages 60 a...
Date H L Prec. July 8 72 36 0 July 9 74 43 0 July 10 78 45 0 July 11 77 45 0 July 12 87 46 0 July 13 74 33 0 July 14 74 36 0 July precipitation: 0.03...
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Harvest season has begun in Northeast Washington. Canola and hay harvests are currently underway, with wheat to follow soon. Many area families have a connection to the process, either as a farmer or harvest crew member or grain elevator crew member. This makes for a lot of hungry harvesters. Tater Tot Casserole is a favorite of many cooks and diners alike. Easy to prepare and assemble ahead, it holds well if the crew is delayed. Terri Sonata shared a recipe for a Tater Tot...
HARRINGTON — The City Council met July 8 via conference call with the following participants: Mayor Nathan Luck; council members Stephen Hardy, David Buddrius, Peter Davenport, Levi Schenk and Justin Slack; Clerk Janice Cepeda; Margie Hall of the EDC, Steve Marsh of TD&H and identified citizens Geoff Talkington, Marge Womach, Jess Silhan and Cherie MacClellan. A public hearing was opened with Steve Marsh talking about the Community Development Block Grant. Davenport wanted to know what the time-line would be, and Marsh r...
ODESSA - The Independence Day holiday offered a gigantic yard sale and a barbecued lunch to local folks, who participated in droves. And those who purchased illegal fireworks were also plentiful as the big boomers frightened household pets and frayed the nerves of PTSD sufferers all over town. Fortunately, all the ruckus died down after about 11 p.m., and the night was peaceful. The yard sale benefitting the Old Town Hall Rejuvenation Society took place on the grounds of the...
Earl Joseph Meise, 97 of Odessa, Wash., passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 27, 2020 in Odessa. Earl was born April 28, 1923, in Quincy, Ill., to Fred and Alvina Meise. Earl attended high school in Washtucna and graduated in 1943. He married Ramona Jean Burghard on November 2, 1946. The couple celebrated their 73rd wedding anniversary in November 2019. Earl enlisted in the United States Navy in November 1946. He did his basic training in San Diego, California and...
Russell Vincent Winfrey, also known as Vince, or "Pop Pop" to his five grandchildren, passed away with his family at his side Tuesday evening, June 16, 2020, in Ellensburg after a short battle with cancer. Russell was born to Jim and Jackie Winfrey on July 28, 1954 in Moses Lake, Wash. Russ and his four brothers grew up in Odessa, much to the legendary terror of the townsfolk there. Although the tales of his wild childhood antics have transcended generations now, Russ was a qu...
ODESSA — Here are the local birthdays for the week of July 10-15: July 10: Sean DeVore, Nicholas Larson. July 11: Kiegan Wehr, Tom Weishaar, Kelby Braun, Joy Praetorius, Josh Hink. July 12: Carol Green, Elton Renken. July 14: Tearany Moore, Destiny Wiles, Denise Kissler, Riley Allen. July 14: Howard E. Phillips (†). July 15: Anthany Hoskinson, Kira Powell, Randi Holman, Clayton Hayes. July 16: Travis King, H.P. Carstensen, Todd Iverson....
Thursday, July 16, Odessa Food Bank will be open with pre-bagged groceries to be distributed outdoors: 1:30-3 p.m. and 5-6 p.m. at 111 E. 1st Ave. (Foursquare Church). If assistance is needed, call 982-2202. Please leave message. Thursday, July 16, open AA meeting, 7 p.m. in Heritage Church basement. Saturday, July 18, Odessa High School graduation, Finney Field, 10 a.m. Saturday, July 25, Christian Music Fest, First Ave. across from Rolling Thunder Pizza, all day, also broadcast on Facebook Live....
1 years ago July 9, 1920 Rainmaker Hatfield is reported to have packed up his equipment and left Moses Lake last week. Although many gave him credit for bringing when he first set up at the lake, very few had any faith in him as a rainmaker when he left. It is said, however, that he was paid $3,000 for his efforts, as a two-inch rainfall fell in some parts of Grant County in early June. Mill to start soon. The big chain ordered from the factory, for which the mill force has been waiting for about six weeks, finally arrived...
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. NOTE: Several listings are missing locations because the Lincoln County Sheriff’s office did not include them in its report to the media. June 29 A Davenport man called for assistance while he was walking from Daven...
