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The Odessa Tigers fell to Pomeroy Saturday, May 19, ending their hopes for moving on to the state championship game. ACH will play Colton for the state title this Saturday. Pomeroy Theron Schlomer was the starting pitcher going three and a third innings and giving up four runs on three hits before being relieved by Jett 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Odessa 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 3 5 2 Pomeroy 0 3 0 0 1 3 0 7 8 0 Nelson. Nelson gave up three runs on five hits. Tim DeWulf relieved Nelson in the...
At the NE/SE 1B Regional Meet at Central Valley High School in Spokane Valley on May 18 and 19, the Odessa High School track and field team placed third in the boys' competition and fourth in the girls' meet, competing against Almira/Coulee/Hartline, Columbia (Hunters), Curlew, Cusick, Garfield-Palouse, Harrington, Inchelium, Northport, Oakesdale, Pomeroy, Prescott, Republic, Selkirk, St. John-Endicott-Lacrosse, Valley Christian, Waitsburg and Wellpinit. The state...
Cruizin' Harrington The Cruizin' Harrington event last weekend drew a large crowd of visitors from the rural areas around Harrington, as well as from other nearby communities. There was food, a car show, a quilt show, rummage and yard sales and an FFA plant sale. People involved in the preservation of historic Harrington were more than willing to talk about their efforts to raise money for further restoration. The car show at Cruizin' Harrington this past weekend had 107 cars...
Last week, 12 Odessa students completed the STEM Gems program by presenting their independent research at Eastern Washington University's STEMposium. Sponsored by The Rural Alliance organization, the STEM Gems program allows our science students the freedom to pursue their interests in science, technology, engineering or mathematics as they explore postsecondary programs that fit their aspirations and talents. Our STEM Gems students attended three college visits including...
Sheriff's Report 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, May 14: A county jail inmate’s lunch was taken by another inmate who thought he was doing a third inmate a favor to hold the lunch for him. Corrections staff advised the inmate that he was t...
Rhubarb is in plentiful supply in local gardens and area supermarket. Sauces, pies, chutneys, cookies, even salad recipes abound for preparing this prolific spring and early summer fruit. Crust-less Rhubarb Pie is a recipe I developed a number of years ago. This pie works well with fresh or frozen rhubarb and is quick and easy to prepare. Crust-less Rhubarb Pie Filling: 6 cups sliced rhubarb 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg Batter: 1 cup g...
Sheriff's Report 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, May 7: An injured deer was found on SR 23 west of Rocklyn Road. A caller reported a suspicious package in the alley behind the 700 block of Ross Street in Davenport. A responding deputy det...
Opioid addiction across the United States, including rural America, is very prevalent and becoming more widespread with its affects hitting closer and closer to home. In response to the opioid crisis and its effects, Odessa Memorial Healthcare Center is modifying its practice to stay consistent with current industry prescriptive practice. On average, 115 Americans die every day from an opioid overdose. Around 66% of the more than 63,000 drug overdose deaths in 2016 involved an opioid. From 1999 to 2016, more than 630,000...
The Odessa Tigers defeated Colton High School May 8 in the District tournament played at Northwest Christian in Colbert, then moved on to the District championship game against Almira-Coulee-Hartline on May 12 at the same location. The ACH Warriors defeated the Tigers 2-0 to take the championship. The Tigers took second place and move on to regional play against Pomeroy this coming weekend, May 18-19. Colton Three pitchers went to the mound for the Tigers, with Theron Schlomer...
What a beautiful morning! I am very thankful for life and to be experiencing it here in the lovely, peaceful community of Odessa. Let me introduce you to Jesse, Meri Jane Bohn and their three-year-old daughter Brinley. What a sweetie she is. Meri Jane told me she has always been drawn to eastern Washington. About six years ago she applied for a job at town hall, but that job never opened to her. That did not deter her from her dream however. Her husband Jesse applied for a...
A total of 22 students in the Odessa High School chapter of FFA competed at the Washington state FFA convention held in Pullman on May 10-12. The Odessa chapter was recognized for collecting the most donations for the state officers' convention service project. This year's service project was to recognize those battling cancer by highlighting the men and women who have fought and conquered the disease and also by honoring those who have lost their fight. The project involves...
On May 10, Odessa junior-high track and field team members competed in Davenport against other area 1B/2B schools: Columbia, Davenport, Harrington, Inchelium, Liberty (Spangle), Lind-Ritzville, Northport, Reardan, Republic, Springdale, Wellpinit, Wilbur-Creston and Wilson Creek. Odessa’s seventh-graders blew away the competition, with both the girls’ and boys’ teams finishing first, the girls outscoring their nearest competitor by 100 points. The eighth-grade boys took seventh place, the girls took second. The sixth...
Garret Braun, a 2014 graduate of Odessa High School, completed his studies at the University of Idaho in Moscow, Idaho, on May 12, 2018 with a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural and Life Science in Agricultural Systems Management. His overall grade-point average was 3.5. Garret is in Odessa working on the family farms. He is a fifth-generation farmer on both sides of his family....
At the NE/SE D7/9 1B District Championships on May 8 at Chewelah High School, the Odessa High School track and field team placed third in the boys’ competition and fourth in the girls’ meet, competing against Almira/Coulee/Hartline, Columbia (Hunters), Curlew, Cusick, Garfield-Palouse, Harrington, Inchelium, Northport, Oakesdale, Pomeroy, Prescott, Republic, Selkirk, St. John-Endicott-Lacrosse, Valley Christian, Waitsburg and Wellpinit. The top eight finishers in lane events and top 12 in field/distance events go on to the...
Moses Lake, Wash. – Judy Warnick recently announced her decision to run for re-election as 13th district State Senator. Warnick, a Republican from Moses Lake, wants to continue work she started in her first term as a Senator. “When I first ran for public office, I wanted to help create solutions for the challenges our citizens, small businesses, communities and our state face,” said Warnick. “I became involved in issues that matter to my constituents, and I want to continue that work for them.” She currently serves as Ranking...
The Board of Directors of Odessa School District #105 met on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 in the district office at 5:30 p.m. to review district policies and procedures and in the high school library at 6 p.m. for its regularly scheduled monthly meeting. Board members Heather Valverde, Chris Crossley and Janie Steward were present, along with Superintendent Dan Read, Principal Jamie Nelson and Business Manager Juli Weishaar. Facilities Director Justin Parr, Athletic Director...
The Odessa Community Center was filled almost to capacity last Friday evening for the 27th Annual Wine Tasting, Microbrew Sampling & Auctions. As reported in Danielle Scrupps's article in last week's issue of The Record, there were some new and exciting items to bid on this year. Chuck Yarbro was the auctioneer for the evening and kept the action moving right along with assistance from Todd King, Brenik Iverson, Bill Bell and others who served as his spotters. The buffet...
Asparagus season has begun. Though we can buy asparagus in the supermarket most of the year, fresh locally grown is a cut above in flavor and texture. Keeping the fresh flavor and texture is all in the preparation and cooking process; and desired texture is a matter of personal taste. Most folks prefer a tender crisp texture, but achieving those results requires attention to detail. I was recently asked about a method of cooking asparagus upright in a canning jar. The history...
At Eastern Washington University in Cheney, an undergraduate student who earns 12 quality hours and receives a grade point average of 3.5 or better is placed on the Dean’s List. Students from Odessa on the Dean’s List are Jacob DeWulf, Hope Marshall, Garrison Schmierer and Carley Williams. Also on the Dean’s List from Harrington is Jacob Montgomery....
To the Town of Odessa: A week ago I came up to Odessa to your Quilt Show and Bike & Car Show (must not forget all the garage and rummage sales). The weather was perfect, it was a good weekend. I do have one request. While in Odessa at a rummage sale, I found a set of four orange Odessa Tigers coasters; I was so excited. Going through town I must have dropped them somewhere, as I came home with no coasters. Is there anywhere in town that I could buy another set? I would love to have them. Thanks. Odessa Sanden...
At the NE 1B League Championships on May 1, hosted by Valley Christian High School, the Odessa High track and field teams took first place in both the boys and girls meets. Boys 1. Odessa 128 2. Valley Christian 120 3. Wellpinit 115 4. Republic 98 5. Selkirk 82 6. Columbia (Hun) 22 7. Northport 14 8. Curlew 13 9. Inchelium 11 10. ACH 6 11. Cusick 2 100 Meters 2. Gaven Elder 11.45 5. Jonny Hayashi 12.06 7. Pilot Weishaar 12.60 PR 16. David Hayashi 13.68 200 Meters 2. Gaven Elder 23.47 6. Jonny Hayashi 24.92 7. Brady Walter 24....
The third junior-high track meet for NE 1B/2B schools was held May 3 in Springdale against Bi-County League schools Davenport, Harrington, Liberty (Spangle), Lind-Ritzville, Reardan, Springdale, Wellpinit and Wilbur-Creston; North Central League school Wilson Creek and Panorama League schools Columbia (Hunters) and Republic. Results shown indicate each athlete’s placement in the first column, followed by their name, time/distance and whether the unit was a personal record (PR) or season record (SR). The 8th-grade boys team f...
Sheriff's Report 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, April 30: A caller filed a complaint that a construction company started up operations in the 200 block of Park Street in violation of the Davenport city noise and work ordinance. A res...
Gather your friends and make plans to attend the 27th Annual Wine Tasting, Microbrew Sampling & Auction this Friday, May 4, at 6:30 p.m. in the Odessa Community Center. The live auction will showcase many fantastic items and here are some of the NEW donations you will see this year: For your home Get ready to turn up the dial and start up the Pit Boss 820 Deluxe Pellet Grill. You will be able to bake a pizza, smoke up some ribs or sear a steak with the delicious flavor imparted by the wood pellets. With a wide range of...
A group of concerned citizens including Terry Connolly, Janie Steward, Shelley Hauge, Deanna Nelson, Connie Greenwalt and Tracy Walter attended the Odessa Town Council meeting April 23 to ask council members to consider the feelings of loved ones who regularly visit the cemetery and to consider passing a proposed amendment to Ordinance #687 which recently took effect. The main focus of the ordinance is to prevent damage to the town’s equipment. Mower blades in particular have been broken in the past by hitting hard objects h...
