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Odessa Record subscriber Larry Fisher of Spokane continues his series of articles on the history of the Batum/Lauer area (where his wife, the former Joyce Kiesz, grew up). Dream #3 continuation Last week, I was telling you about my dream #3. This week it is still on going with Joyce and I walking main street. As we continued on to the Livery Barn to get "Gettyup" and "Slowpoke," I noticed Odessa had a meat market - S.A. Stanfield, prop.; had a jeweler-watchmaker - John B. Gehrig, prop.; had a tinner/plumber - L.S. Ferguson,...
Ron Frederick died July 8, 2014 at his home in Odessa at the age of 78. Ron was born May 30, 1936 in Odessa to Louis and Alma (Giese) Frederick. He attended school in Odessa until tenth grade, joined the U.S. Army at age 17 and had his 18th birthday in Korea during the Korean War. After the war he worked in Spokane at White Block Co. and Calkins Machinery, later moving back to Odessa to farm. Ron later went to work for the Odessa Trading Company as a machine yard foreman. He...
Billie Helen Mills passed away on July 12, 2014 at Lincoln Hospital in Davenport at the age of 75. She was surrounded by family and our Lord Jesus. She was preceded in death by her parents William and Helen Martin and her brother Gale Martin. Billie was born in Ritzville on October 4, 1938 to William (Laddie) and Helen (Ramm) Martin. She was the only daughter and older sister to Bob Martin, Jim Martin and Gale Martin. In 1956, she graduated from Odessa High School and married...
Birthdays for July 17: Neil Fink and Alexa Boss. July 18: Roxy Plinski, Don Maddock, Pam Williams, Tracy Walter and Melissa Schafer. July 19: Jax Allen, Kaci Scheller-Bleau and Amber Galloway. July 20: Mary Buck. July 21: Cassie Nixon, Lois Renken, Ellamae Buchmann, Barb Schlimmer, Stephanie Holman and Joellen Wollman. July 22: Anthony Lambert, Ken Scherr and Brandi Wolsborn. July 23: Ron Wright. Anniversaries for July 17: Jeremy and Candace Pitts. July 18: Chuck and Ellen Van Hevel. July 21: Glen and Jax Allen. Birthdays...
The latest cash grain market here shows Soft White Wheat down at $6.16. Hard Red Winter is down at $6.73. DNS is down at $7.08. Barley remains at 148.00....
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, July 7: Davenport ambulance personnel transported a jail inmate to Lincoln Hospital after she suffered a seizure. She later was returned to Adams County authorities. A fence at the AT&T s...
To the Editor We had our three-day reunion at Reiman park. The family wants the town to know that we appreciate this. The restrooms were clean and supplied. The swimming pool got a lot of use by the adults and kids. The Kramer Family Odessa...
I met Robert and Joan Labrosse from Calgary, Alberta, when I stopped into the Odessa Museum Research and Quilt Room a week or so ago. They were visiting, and in search of information about Joan’s family, the Millers, who lived here around 1900. Christina (Giese) Miller was her grandmother’s name. Christina was famous among family and friends for her kuchen, and Joan has shared the recipe and would love to hear from any reader who might remember or have information about her...
Beginning in 2010, as part of the goal to provide health education for our community, the Odessa Healthcare Foundation has sponsored a Babysitting Basics class for youth, ages 10–18, interested in improving their skills as babysitters. On July 11, 13 more students became certificated babysitters, bringing the total to 60 trained babysitters in our community. Katie Maisch, health educator from Inland Northwest Health Services Community Wellness, taught this year's class. The students learned how to diaper, swaddle, and feed a...
1 years ago From The Odessa Record July 10, 1914 "For almost the first time in its history the Record was a day late. The paper was ready to go to press at its regular time of 2 o'clock Friday afternoon, but because of trouble on the WWP lines, printing could not start until Saturday. “A number of farmers in the Ruff section have started cutting their grain this week. Some of the finest samples shown here have been White Russian or Jones Fife. “Krupp was visited by two serious fires this week. Sunday evening the first bla...
Nearly 700 Avista Utilities customers in the town of Odessa will experience a power outage on Wednesday, July 23, from 10 p.m. until 6 a.m. on Thursday, July 24. The outage is required to create a safe environment for crews to work while upgrading the substation that serves the town. Additional Avista crews will also be working during the planned outage on upgrading equipment on utility poles throughout the town. Joining Avista’s Odessa crew will be crews from Spokane and Davenport. The upgrades will help ensure reliable e...
Tyke died June 28, 2014 in Colville. She was born May 22, 1942 in Marlin to George and Lillian Starkel, the youngest of five children. She is preceded in death by her parents, her brother Jerry Starkel and her sister Joyce Oberg. She is survived by her sisters Carol Spies and Gloria Doak, her children Leisa Hurley and Scott (Rhonda) Case of Colville, five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at Christ Lutheran Church in Odessa on July 26 at 1 p.m....
A surprise 60th wedding anniversary celebration was held for Odessa natives Bud and Jerry King by their children on Sunday, July 13 at Reiman Park. Their actual anniversary date was June 10, but their youngest daughter and family are currently vacationing here from Wausaukee and Green Bay, Wis., making it easier to surprise the couple with their party, and to have their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren in attendence. Very much appreciated by the family were the...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency is seeking candidates for an upcoming farmer and rancher-elected county committee election. The Lincoln County FSA office will accept nominations through August 1, 2014. “Farm Service Agency county committee members provide that local link between the needs of Lincoln County farmers and ranchers and the federal farm programs,” said Farm Service Agency County Executive Director Melissa Michael. “That local voice is really important as we roll out the new changes from the...
Nashville, Tennessee was the destination for 18 students from Odessa High School who competed in the 2014 National Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Conference. With the support of the community and the school, it was the trip of a lifetime and an experience they will not forget! With 10,000 students from around the nation in attendance, competition was tough, but our little high school was one of the most successful competitors there. Odessa students competed in five...
1 years ago From The Odessa Record July 3, 1914 "Odessa was starting its immense Fourth of July celebration. With the most favorable crop since 1907, spirits are high. Concession booths of every kind grace the four parts of every corner along main street and those who could not find a corner have stands at every available vacant space. “The Odessa creamery turned out its first butter on Tuesday. The plant has been busy making ice cream for the celebration. “It has been seven years since the crop prospects were as good as...
The latest cash grain market here shows Soft White Wheat down at $6.16. Hard Red Winter is down at $6.73. DNS is down at $7.08. Barley remains at 148.00....
Birthdays for July 10: Nicholas Larson. July 11: Tom Weishaar, Kelby Braun, Joy Westmoreland and Josh Hink. July 12: Carol Green. July 13: Laura Estes, Nancy Liner and Landon Lobe. July 14: Denise Kissler and Riley Allen. July 15: Anthony Hoskinson, Kira Powell, Kenna Schutz and Randi Stephens. July 16: Travis King, H.P. Carstensen and Todd Iverson. Anniversaries for July 10: Dallas and Emily Dafler. July 11: Bob and Kathie Donahue and Larry and Claudia Iverson. July 12: Bud and Linnie Largent. July 14: Adam and Sarah Dirks,...
The Hoopfest team "Just B' Cuz" featured Odessa's Travis Schuh and his relatives: Jolyn Hutsell (a cousin from Eugene, Ore.), Travis Schuh, Jennifer Dejong (sister-in-law from Arlington, Wash.), Corby Schuh (brother). The team won its fourth bracket championship in a row....
Merlin Traylor was born on December 24, 1930 in Wessington Springs, South Dakota to Thomas and Kathryn Traylor. After Kathryn's death in 1935 his father moved the family first to Tacoma and then to Spokane. Merlin completed high school and then went on to Gonzaga University and Washington State University earning his degree in Zoology at the age of 19. During this time he met his soul mate and the love of his life, Beverly. They were married in 1950. Merlin moved from being a...
The Lincoln County Relay for Life walk-a-thon was held in Davenport, starting on June 13 at 6 p.m. and continuing until 6 a.m. on June 14. The event was held at the Davenport High School track and field complex. Twelve teams, with over 100 participants, ranging in age from infants to senior citizens, walked, jogged, strolled and danced their way around the track to raise money for the American Cancer Society in the fight against cancer, with the goal that more people survive...
Chamber meeting Wednesday noon, July 2, the Harrington Chamber of Commerce met, led by president Cassandra Paffle-Dick. Those present included Kathy Hoot, Carol, Cindy Haase, Bonnie Hardy, Bunny Haugan and Marge Womach. Considerable discussion was held on the city directory sign at the entrance to Harrington and its reconstruction. Estimates were obtained and proposals considered. The committee will now investigate the cost of having a local metal art worker construct the...
Four employees of the Odessa School District retired at the end of the school year in early June. Together, the four of them put in over 100 years of service to the district and the community. Jackie Allington worked as a substitute teacher for the district from 1974 to l988. In August of 1987, she was hired as a home economics teacher at one-third of full time. All together, she worked 26 years in Odessa, plus 1.5 years outside the state before she moved to Odessa. Sam Read came to the district in September of 1983, where...
Local Internet service provider Odessa Office Equipment is the first to provide Northwest Open Access Network (NoaNet) high speed Internet to communities in Lincoln County. Marlon Schafer, owner of Odessa Office Equipment, has negotiated a contract with NoaNet to utilize their fiber for anchor institutions as well as businesses and residents in both Odessa and Wilbur. And he's working on more. Schafer was already providing the two communities with wireless Internet options, but now he can provide the high speeds that...
The July 4 barbecue at Reiman Park, put on by the Odessa Volunteer Fire Department, was very well attended last Friday. Firemen and their family members served up pulled-pork sandwiches, beans, potato salad, watermelon, snack chips and beverages. Afterward, folks sat in the shade of the park’s trees and visited in the warm afternoon breeze. The pool was open for those wanting a refreshing dip in the water. Toward evening, the fireworks started, as residents used their yards a...
