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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 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...
Santa loves Odessa and all the good boys and girls who live here (both young and old). He made a return visit on Saturday to Rolling Thunder Pizza just to make sure everyone was able to visit with him and tell him what they wanted for Christmas. Between 2 and 4 p.m., about 15 to 20 people showed up to greet Santa. Most of them made requests for iPads, iPods and cell phones, but one little girl, five-year-old Nevaeh Hicks, challenged Santa for about 20 - 30 minutes. Nevaeh...
There are just a few days left before Christmas. Hopefully most of your baking is done, and make ahead recipes prepared. Some of this columns offering may help if you are a bit behind. Several requests have come in for reprinting Luscious Lemon Bars. This is my go to recipe for just about any occasion. Only basic ingredients, but it is preparation process that makes them turn out with a light crust, yummy filling and a slightly crispy surface. Luscious Lemon Bars Crust: 1/2...
Witten Jay Dirks was born to parents Adam and Sara Dirks of Ritzville on November 10 in Spokane. At birth, he was 19.5 inches long and weighed six pounds, eight ounces. His paternal grandparents are Don and Sheryl Dirks of Ritzville, and maternal grandparents are Neil and Lecia Fink of Odessa. His great-grandparents are Marilyn and the late Marvin Fink and Marge and the late Lloyd Tebow, both of Odessa....
Wheatland Theatre Company, under managing director Drew Kowalkowski and artistic director Karen Brewster, provided an Odessa audience with a version of the It's a Wonderful Life story in the form of a live radio play last Saturday evening in the Old Town Hall. The organization has had performances in Davenport, Reardan, Wilbur and Odessa over the first week of December. The radio play was directed by Jerry Sciarrio. A casting call was made earlier this fall in all of the...
Recently, I’ve had any number of people ask me, “Are you leaving?” Unfortunately, I can’t answer with a simple “yes” or “no,” because the answer has much less to do with me than with the denomination to which I belong. This month, I want to shed some light on what is, in fact, going on, and why it’s happening. Those of you active in congregations understand that there are times when, for one reason or another, a new pastor needs to be found. But, it can come as a surprise tha...
Christmas baking season has arrived. Whether you are preparing for family gatherings in your home, or making to take as part of a potluck, planning ahead will make the preparation easier. Making a list of dishes to prepare, then add needed ingredients to your shopping list, so they get purchased and are on hand when you are ready to bake. This can make your holiday kitchen preparations less stressful. Billie O’Mack of Snohomish, my sister, sent a recipe for Rocky Road P...
