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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... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
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, June 24: A caller reported her husband and 12-year-old daughter had not returned as expected from a camping trip she thought was occurring in the Lincoln County areas of Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area...
One thing can be said about Odessa weather of late, it’s changeable. The weather leading up to grain harvest is often like this. Shall I make salad or soup for the days meals? Will it be hot or chilly come meal time? I had a request for baked chimichangas and these easy to eat out of hand crisp burritos are tasty no matter the weather. Some internet searching, came up with two chicken based versions. Chicken and Bean Chimichangas comes from the website, Tastes Better From S...
Valor quilts, made by JoEllen Wollman and Lise Ott, proprietors of Experience Quilts! in Odessa, their fellow quilters from Odessa and other nearby towns, were presented to two local military service veterans, commemorating their service to their country. Around Veterans Day in November, Wolllman and Ott will award quilts to additional service veterans.... Full story
Washington state’s primary election will be held next month, August 6, 2019. Washington’s primary is a top-two primary in which all candidates may run and all voters may vote for any candidate. The two candidates receiving the most votes, regardless of party affiliation, move on to the general election, which will be held November 11, 2019. Within Lincoln County, 117 candidates have filed for to run for 93 available offices. Odessa The Town of Odessa will cast ballots for the following: Council position #1 for a four-year ter... Full story
Odessa alum Nancy (Melcher) Zacher submitted a photo taken at the OHS reunion banquet in June, depicting special guest Craig Johnson with five members of the 1968-69 third-place basketball team who were on hand for their 50-year reunion. She relates that, "Craig Johnson came to Odessa in the fall of 1968. He taught biology, zoology and physics and coached the high school boys' basketball team. He was fresh out of college, newly married and excited to have his first teaching... Full story
The Board of Directors of Odessa School District #105 met in the library at 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 27, 2019, preceded by a workshop in the district office at 5:30 p.m. for the purpose of reviewing the budget and staffing for the next school year. Board members Ed Deife, Heather Valverde, Chris Crossley, Janie Steward and Carmen Weishaar were present, along with Superintendent Dan Read, Principal Jamie Nelson and Business Manager Juli Weishaar. Also present were Facilities Director Justin Parr, Athletic Director Bruce Todd a...
I’m back! I know, “What could she possibly have to tell us now?” I would like to talk to you all about the “shocking truth” of Fibromyalgia. This is a condition that I was diagnosed with several years ago and, as my life has changed, my body has changed and my emotional state has changed, so has my condition. A few years ago I was working at a popular retail store and I noticed that as things got worse and worse at work, so did my health. I would wake up in the morning feeling like I had the worst flu on the planet. Y...
Tamara Jo Kowsky, "Tami-Tami," Hayden Lake, ID passed away June 24th in Odessa Memorial Hospital. She was born there 68 years ago this Saturday. When her 10-year-long battle with the devastating illness she had battled so courageously was coming to a conclusion, she chose to leave her beloved Hayden Lake and return to Odessa to spend her final days in order to be surrounded by her loving family. To those who she impacted with her beautiful smile and demeanor during her time... Full story
By MARJORIE WOMACH Harrington indoor pool Swim lessons were held June 17 to June 20, and the pool opened to the public June 24. Summer pool hours from June 24 to August 15 are: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, open swim from noon to 6 p.m.; Wednesday, open swim 2-5 p.m.; adult swim: 5-6:30 p.m.; pool closed at 5:30 if the pool is empty. Pool phone: 253-4265. Pool admission cost is $1. Summer reading program As has been the practice, the Harrington Public Library is offering its s... Full story
SUPERIOR COURT John F. Strohmaier, Judge Criminal Sentencings Steven A. Pina, 47, of Spokane and/or Republic, pleaded guilty June 11 to possession of methamphetamine hydrochloride in connection with a Sept. 10, 2018, incident in the vicinity of Devils Gap Road north of Reardan. His sentence includes six months in jail and $700 court assessments. Bryan Timothy Ferguson, 43, of Grand Coulee, pleaded guilty June 11 to second-degree burglary in connection with incidents from Dec. 15, 2016, to March 21, 2017, in the vicinity of...
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, June 17: Deputies responded to the 300 block of North Third Street in Harrington where an individual allegedly placed a rifle on top of a vehicle during an argument with a neighbor. A woman was arrested on... Full story
1 years ago The Odessa Record June 20, 1919 News updates: Mrs. F. G. Jasmann and Eddie are moving at Spokane. The English Congregational ladies’ aid went to Marlin to enjoy their regular social session as guests of Mrs. E. J. Jenks and Mrs. W. C. Dashiell. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Graves had a welcome home party at the section house honoring William Graves, home from France, and John Graves, who had served at Fort Lewis. Henry Kallenberger, Marlin, sustained a fractured leg when kicked by a horse he was driving on Decoration d...
We hope you enjoy these last few remaining pictures from the Alumni Banquet....
To the Editor: I write this as a form of therapy for me! It helps in finalizing the passing of our dog (son) Tristen. As I walk through the house, picking up Tristen’s toys after having to put him down for an aggressive decline from a brain tumor over the last two weeks, thoughts of all the cute things he did come flooding back to us! Like how he would come and wrinkle his nose and give both of us a kiss goodnight after we climbed into bed! He was one very smart dog! We had to spell certain words because he knew exactly w... Full story
Elizabeth Larson of Odessa has earned placement on the Gonzaga University Dean’s List for spring semester 2019. Students must earn a 3.5 to 3.84 grade-point average to be listed. Gonzaga University is a humanistic, private Catholic University providing a Jesuit education to more than 7,500 students. Situated along the Spokane River near downtown Spokane. Gonzaga is routinely recognized among the West’s best comprehensive regional universities. Gonzaga offers 75 fields of study, 23 master’s degrees, four doctoral degre...
Nate Lathrop has recently started a Guitar Ministry For Kids for the specific purpose of helping Odessa kids obtain guitars. Anything to help kids keep occupied with a wholesome activity, and perhaps even induce them to put down the computer or phone for a minute or so. He also recognized the need for a place and way to try to raise money for the coming July 27 First Annual Christian Rock Festival, to pay for the event, advertising, T-shirts, etc. Lathrop received a letter... Full story
Jerry Walker passed away peacefully on May 17, 2019 in Spokane. Jerry was born to Jacob and Katie (Wacker) Walker on December 31, 1938 in Odessa. He was baptized into the Christian faith in 1940 and was a member of the United Congregational Church and Christ Lutheran Church in Odessa. Jerry graduated from Odessa High School in 1957 and Kinman Business University in 1959. He served in the Air National Guard from 1959 to 1965. He married his high school sweetheart, Kathy... Full story
The Odessa pool opened last Sunday, June 16, for the 2019 season, much to the relief of the town’s youngsters during the recent heat wave. Of course, the weather reports tell us that a cooler front is moving in this week, so things might get a bit chilly for a few days. Never fear, though. More heat is just around the corner. The pool manager this year is local parent German Valdez, with lifeguard Mya Boss serving as assistant manager. Lifeguards this summer are Mya Boss, Natosha Boss, Katreace Boss, Evvan Arlt, Tori S... Full story
