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Sheriff Wade Magers introduces Marine 1 to our marine fleet. We were fortunate enough to acquire a new 23-foot vessel made by Life Proof Boat. Our current 1994 19-foot Almar was in tough shape and was needing to be replaced. The old vessel simply was not a great patrol boat and the old two-stroke outboard was beginning to fail. We partnered with WA State Parks, which is responsible for marine budgets and grant opportunities associated with marine programs throughout the...
The sunshine says warmth but if you step outside you will find that it is still on the cool side. My daffodils are about four inches tall, so they are ready for spring. I guess we will just have to wait a little longer. In the meantime, let me introduce you to Tommie and Dolores Nelson. Tommie was born in January of 1947 and grew up on a farm with his parents, six sisters and seven brothers, Tommie being the oldest. They had a garden and raised animals, and his father worked i...
The Inland Northwest Trapshoot competition, sponsored by the Spokesman-Review newspaper of Spokane, completed week seven on Sunday, February 25, and finished up its season with awards on March 4. The combined Odessa-Marlin shooters took third place in Division I of the men's contest with a score of 793 behind Yakima Valley Sportsman with 797 and the Colton Gun Club with 796. In the women's division, the combined clubs finished fifth, and in the youth division, they finished...
Dylan Jeffrey Boss was born February 28, 2018 to Cory Boss and Leanna Morland. At birth he weighed eight pounds and measured 21 inches long. His paternal grandmother is Sharon Parr and his maternal grandmother is Christina Morland, both of Odessa....
Dads, grab your favorite girls and mark your calendars, because you won’t want to be late, especially for this very important date. It’s time for The Mad Hatter’s Ball, the second annual daddy/daughter dance put on by Go! Odessa Recreation (a non-profit organization to bring activities to Odessa for local and area youth). Dress up in your Wonderland best and climb down the rabbit hole at Any Occasion Banquet Hall at 3 W. First Avenue on Saturday, March 24, from 6-9 p.m. and enjoy an evening of dancing and desserts. The eveni...
Soup weather is still with us. Over the past year I have added several soup recipes to my collection. All have been made several times and continue to turn out well. Salmon Chowder is an easy to prepare recipe featuring pantry staples. Keep the canned ingredients on hand for spur of the moment company meals or everyday family meals. Salmon Chowder 1 small onion, peeled, quartered and thinly sliced 1 Tbsp butter or olive oil 1 can (10 3/4 ounces) condensed cream of celery soup...
Odessa Food Bank director Merleen Smith says the continuing support of the Food Bank by the local community is helping many low-income residents eat healthier. “We now have plenty of brown grocery bags,” she says, “but currently the items most needed are boxed cereals, canned fruit, boxed meals such as hamburger helper, spaghetti noodles and sauce, peanut butter, soups and canned vegetables. Donations of goods and/or money are accepted. Food items may be left at any of the local churches, or donors may contact Merleen Smith...
The Inland Northwest Trapshoot competition, sponsored by the Spokesman Review newspaper of Spokane, completed week seven on Sunday, February 18. Marlin Gun Club On February 18, 54 members of the Marlin Gun Club faced the bitter cold of 25 degrees with winds out of the NE at 30 mph and horizontal snow. Out of those 54 die-hard members, Dan Asker was the only one to shoot a perfect score of 25. Shooting 24 were Mark Iksic, Dave Lang and Tristan Rocha. Mark Edwins, Rich Swanson, Jim Schell, Carmen Eckhart and Chase Conahan shot...
Potluck meals are easy on the host as attendees are involved in the meal preparation. Often the event host provides the main dish with guests providing the side dishes. Occasionally side dishes are assigned by alphabet, A-G Salads, H-M Casseroles, N-S Vegetables, T-Z Desserts, or some similar division, but generally invitations just say potluck. What shall I bring? Salad? Casserole? Taco Chef Salad fits both categories. Easy to prepare, the recipe can be doubled, and...
The Inland Northwest Trapshoot competition, sponsored by the Spokesman Review newspaper of Spokane, completed week six on Sunday, February 11. Marlin Gun Club With the winds out of the N-NE at 8-10 mph and gusts up to 18 mph, the 57 members who turned out for the Marlin Gun Club February 11 had their work cut out for them. Shooting perfect 25s were Doug Starkel, Bill James, Rich Swanson, T.J. Main, Jim Schell and Kevin Myre. Doug Brashear was the lone shooter of 24. Jim Imbert, Jon Jensen and Tristan Rocha all shot 23....
Christ Lutheran Church is hosting two separate Community Movie Nights, the first on Sunday, February 18, the second on Sunday, March 18, both starting at 6:30 p.m. The price of admission? A non-perishable food item which will go to the Odessa Food Bank. The movie for February is “Miracles From Heaven” and the movie for March is “Risen.” Both are Christian based films. All who would like to attend are invited, and if you’d like to bring a snack, please feel free to do so....
On January 20, I finally saw LuLu for the first time since that cold morning of December 28, when the first thing I did was check to make sure she had survived the night. That Saturday morning I went with Tammy to the Carlson farm. When she parked her truck I looked up and saw Karen walking out with LuLu in her arms. I can only imagine how I must have sounded because I imagine my scream probably sounded a lot like a teenage girl meeting Justin Bieber. I think it was something...
The Inland Northwest Trapshoot competition, sponsored by the Spokesman Review newspaper of Spokane, completed week four on Sunday, January 28. Marlin Gun Club The Marlin Gun Club had 62 participants shoot on Sunday, February 4. Of those 62 participants Bill James, T.J. Main, Dave Asker, Jim Schell and Dave Lang all had perfect scores of 25. Coming in second with 24 were Mark Iksic, Dan Asker, Mark Edwins, Austin Nelson, Doug Starkel, Rich Swanson, Mark Vandeweghe and Taeven Brashear. Jan Jensen, Ken Thompson, Kevin Myre, Ken...
Earning the distinction of being named to the Dean’s List at Eastern Washington University were Odessa students Jacob DeWulf, Garrison Schmierer and Carley Williams all of Odessa. Jacob Montgomery of Harrington also made the EWU Dean’s List....
My cookbook collection grew considerably over the past year. Several collections and individual books were gifted to me. There is only so much shelf space so it is time to work through the new additions to see what I want to keep. My rule, there has to be at least two keeper recipes in it. The Church Supper Cookbook, A special Collection of Over 400 Potluck Recipes From Families and Churches Across the Country, edited by David Joachim, has made the cut. Thick Spiced Lentil Sou...
The Inland Northwest Trapshoot competition, sponsored by the Spokesman Review newspaper of Spokane, completed week four on Sunday, January 28. Marlin Gun Club Out of 69 participants Mark Iksic, Dan Asker, Bill James, Jim Schell and Ken Eckhart were the only four to shoot perfect 25s at the Marlin Gun Club January 28. Mark Edwins, Doug Starkel, Rich Swanson, T.J. Main, Mark Vanderweghe, Kody Vanderweghe, Dave Lang and Mike Martin all shot 24, while Dave Asker, Kevin Myre and Doug Brashear shot 23. Shooting 22 were Jim Imbert,...
The Inland Northwest Trapshoot competition, sponsored by the Spokesman Review newspaper of Spokane, completed its third week on Sunday, January 21. Marlin Gun Club This week’s attendance at the Marlin Gun Club held steady with a total of 65 participants. Mark Iksic, T.J. Main and Ken Thompson all shot perfect scores of 25. Following right behind with 24 were Dan Asker, Mark Edwins, Camden Eckhart and Kaden Johnson. Doug Starkel, Mark Vandeweghe, Mike French, Daryl Kimble and Ken Eckhart all had 23, while Dave Asker, Jim S...
Wheatland Theatre Co. will hold auditions for its summer musical “Oklahoma!” on Saturday, February 3, at 1:30 p.m. at Davenport Middle School. Those auditioning will learn excerpts of music and choreography from the show. No preparation is required. Auditions are open to adults and high school students. Rehearsals for the production will begin twice a week in May, increasing in frequency in June, in preparation for six performances, July 20-29. All rehearsals and performances will take place in Davenport. Mileage reimbursemen...
SCC The fall 2017 honor roll list at Spokane Community College includes more than 2,400 students. To receive honor roll status, students must earn a 3.0 grade point average or higher and be full time (at least 12 credits). On the SCC honor roll are Joshua Watkins of Odessa and Nicholas Hayes of Harrington. SCC is one of the largest community colleges in the state and serves more than 20,000 students every year. SCC has provided college transfer, career-technical and adult basic educational opportunities to hundreds of...
Cold, damp weather, plus cold and flu season is here, but still we have to eat. Chicken soup is good for what ails you, or if you are one of the rare, lucky ones who have skipped the bugs this year, chicken soup is a savory, warm dish for winter days. Soup from a can will keep you from starving, but it is a poor substitute for homemade. You might ask, who has time or energy to make soup when you don’t feel good? Chicken Wing Broth is an easy substitute for simmering a s...
Last week, as many of you know, we wrote about meeting LuLu, a brindle pup that was found after being shot twice and left for dead. LuLu was taken to the veterinarian by sisters Karen Carlson and Tammy Tokas. LuLu was so emaciated she weighed only 11 pounds and was put on a feeding schedule, starting with a mere 40 calories a day. She was given antibiotics due to infected and abscessed wounds. The vet also indicated that she was more than likely blind in both eyes. On January...
Shooting continued on January 14 in the Inland Northwest Trapshoot competition, sponsored by the Spokesman Review newspaper of Spokane. The Marlin and Odessa clubs combine their scores for the purposes of the competition. Marlin Gun Club This weeks turn-out of 64 participants for the Marlin Gun Club was only slightly less impressive than last week’s turn-out on opening day (72 participants). Shooting perfect scores of 25 were Rich Swanson, T.J. Main, Mark Edwins, Mark Iksic, Bill James, Dan Asker and Austin Nelson. Jakob S...
The Inland Northwest Trapshoot competition, sponsored by the Spokesman Review newspaper of Spokane, is the oldest and largest trap-shooting competition of its kind in the country and is in its 100th year. Shooters in both Marlin and Odessa were on hand at their respective clubs on Sunday, January 7, opening day of the competition which runs every Sunday until February 25. All gun clubs and other groups willing to shoot at recognized clubs are allowed to compete, as are individuals. The Marlin and Odessa clubs combine their...
Happy 2018. Long time readers may remember, I like to start the new year by sorting out my pantry, making plans to use items nearing a pull date or donating to the food bank so they don’t go to waste. Of course past dated items get tossed out, but I am happy to report I found no such items this year. I encourage you readers to do a pantry sort out as well. Not having unusable or unwanted items cluttering your cupboards makes meal preparation easier. Donate unopened n...
Last month, my Pastor’s Corner article explained the “call” process of the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod. Over the past six weeks, I considered a call to serve as pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Saint Ansgar, Iowa. It involved a visit to the congregation, much discussion, and, most of all, a lot of prayer. People in the community have also been praying for God’s will to be done (or, as some people have told me, praying that God’s will be that we stay!). Over the cours...
