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It's the morning of Saturday, April 29, of Spring Fling in Odessa, and I'm getting ready to follow through on a commitment I made just a few days before. I am meeting Sean Owsley, lead singer of the Blue Mustangs band and the morning news anchor for KHQ-6 news in Spokane to conduct my first solo interview. I'm not nervous, which was exactly what I had hoped for. The main reason I chose him for my first interview is that he seemed like a very down-to-earth person. I had been ir...
As witnessed by the annual success of our Spring Fling Quilt Show which just completed its 25th consecutive year this past weekend, there’s a whole lot of stitching going on in Odessa and the surrounding area. Stitching, in all its many forms, can be a rather lonely hobby at times. For those who would like to stitch in company with others, there are several FREE regular stitching activities open to all, weekly and monthly, in our town. First, there’s the first Friday of each month “Sew Much Fun” session at 5 p.m. in the Exp...
Odessa's Got Pink? Team was in full force on Sunday, April 23, for the Pink Ribbon Run, a fundraiser to benefit early detection of breast cancer. The Got Pink? Team was originally formed in 2010 by Kim Todd, who was training for a marathon at the time, and over the years the team has grown to as many as 150 members. Got Pink? has raised over $20,000 and honored 22 breast cancer survivors from Odessa or those associated with an Odessa team member. As a participant in this race...
Come one, come all – to the Odessa Healthcare Foundation’s 26th Annual Wine Tasting, Microbrew Sampling & Auction on Friday, May 5, 2017, at 6:30 p.m. Next week, many incredible donations will be available in the live auction. Here are just a few that may peak your interest: From coast to coast We are taking you from coast to coast this year, with several great travel packages. First, back by popular demand, is the Helaman Beach House in Lincoln City, Ore., donated by OMNI Staffing Services. Plan your next three-night oce...
On the first day of spring break, April 3, 2017, 12 students spent the day in the basement of the Odessa Memorial Healthcare Center becoming certificated babysitters. This brings the total to 93 students who have participated in a Babysitting Basics class. Beginning in 2010, the Odessa Healthcare Foundation, as part of its goal to provide health education to the community, began sponsoring this class for youth interested in improving their skills as babysitters. Meagan...
Odessa Lodge No. 156, Free and Accepted Masons, held their annual, "Bikes-for-Books" drawing at the Odessa School, Friday, March 31. Students that reached a given reading goal were entered into the drawing for the bikes. This year's winners were Ashley Zagelow and Troy Hardung, both of the third-grade class. Odessa school librarian Lindsy Starkel monitors the students' reading levels and arranges the drawing. Dennis Thompson, representing the Odessa Lodge, commended Starkel...
Strong backs and pickup trucks are being requested by the members of the Old Town Rejuvenation Society. Items that have been donated for the indoor yard sale to be held at the Old Town Hall during Spring Fling need to be moved now to an interim storage location. Call Lise Ott at 509-988-0085 if you are able to help out....
Over the last several years, Almira Community Church has hosted an annual Men’s Conference called Anvil. Unfortunately, they were unable to put another Anvil conference together this year. Heritage Church has stepped up to assist. This is not a replacement for Anvil, but a substitute. We want to welcome all men, fathers, sons, grandfathers, singles, to join us for our theme “Be Still…” Taken from Psalm 46:10. We as men find it hard to be still. We were created to work. We strive to make things better or run more smoothl...
The winter 2017 Vice President’s List from Big Bend Community College in Moses Lake includes the names of students who have completed 12 or more graded credits with a grade-point average of 3.33 to 3.74. Odessa High School students in the Running Start program Hannah Sheldon and Colby Sooy were named to that list....
A crowd filled the cafeteria of the Odessa schools March 8 for the special meeting called by the Harrington and Odessa School Boards for the purpose of discussing further the athletic cooperative between the two districts. The group was about evenly represented by people from Harrington and Odessa. Both communities have had open meetings in their respective towns this winter to discuss various aspects of the cooperative (see sidebar for the report by Mark Smith of the Davenport Times on the Harrington meeting). The meeting wa...
Marlin The Marlin Gun Club finished the season last Sunday, March 5, with awards, fun games and a meal of prime rib and cheesy potatoes. Members also contributed potluck dishes to the meal. Winners were announced for each of the seven classes of shooters. Classes reflect the accuracy level of the shooters based on the percentage of targets hit over time. AA Dan Asker A Rich Swanson B Mike French C Tristan Rocha D Shelby Brashear E Taeven Brashear E II Keeva Kimble Shooters who achieved their first ever perfect 25 targets...
The January 29 community forum on the future of Deutschesfest resulted in lots of feedback and ideas for improvement. The comments received were compiled last week by the author and Lise Ott. Next week, we hope to offer clarification of some of the suggestions and provide a basic framework for volunteering to take on some of these tasks. Biergarten Quality of bands has not improved – has really declined. Whiskey D & the 8 Balls cleared the Biergarten out last year. Raise the gate $5, $10, $15 – people will pay it (Le...
In spring when the smell of flowers fills the air, I love to watch and stare, as the hummingbirds fill the air. They dart, first here, then there, as they fly so fast through the air. Hummingbirds are almost as light as air, so they can fly high and fast without a care. Always in a hurry to get somewhere, as they almost seem to float on air, sucking up nectar rom everywhere. Pat Gamache 8/20/15...
Marlin Mark Edwins, Richard Swanson and Cody Follett were the three perfect 25 shooters on Sunday, February 26. Dan Asker, Jan Jensen, Daryl Kimble, Kevin Myer, Tristan Rocha, Jakob Starkel, Juan Rocha and Taeven Brashear all shot 24. Mark Iksic, Bill James, Dave Asker and Ron Lesser all shot 23. Doug Starkel, Shelbey Brashear and Gage Starkel all shot 22. Jim Imbert, Mark Brashear, Dennis Klemmer, Ken Thompson, Carmen Ekhart, Mike French, Bruce Nicholas, Doug Brashear, Jeff Norley, Rob Imbert, Landon Ribail and Wade Visker...
Rebecca Zahler-Shimic, Bella Arens, Maverick Dylan Shimic, Jr. and Maverick Dylan Shimic, Sr. enjoyed a day with family in Spokane. Baby Maverick was born November 22, 2016, weighing in at 10 pounds, 7 ounces and measuring 22 inches long. On the day of this picture, he was helping his big sister Bella celebrate her seventh birthday. Their mother Rebecca is the granddaughter of Wilma Schmidt of Odessa....
Avocado Ice Cream? My first thought was “that is a horrible thing to do to an avocado”, but apparently this is all the rage in several east coast areas. One restaurant serves avocado ice cream on toast, and according to the news article, it sells out fast so people line up early to get this treat. Have any of you readers tried this interesting concoction? A search on Pinterest turned up several recipes with quite varied ingredients, and judging from these recipes, it appears i...
Marlin No one from Marlin Gun Club shot a perfect 25 on Sunday, February 19. Shooting 24 was Travis Iksic. Mark Iksic, Dan Asker, Mark Edwins, Bill James, Doug Starkel, Scott Mortimer, Mark Brashear, Rich Swanson, Dave Asker, Jan Jensen, Cody Follett, Doug Brashear and Taeven Brashear all shot 23. Ken Thompson, Mike French, Ron Lesser, Landon Ribail, Kaden Johnson all shot 22, while Dennis Klemmer, Dusty Kimble, Brent Finkbeiner, Rob Imbert, Chase Janett, Shelbey Brashear and Gage Starkel shot 21. Shooting 20 or under were...
Who: The community What: PG-rated movie Woodlawn, a faith-based film based on the true story of a high school football team. When: Sunday, February 19, 6:30 p.m. Where: Christ Lutheran Church Cost: One can of food as donation for Odessa Food Bank Attendees are encouraged to bring their own munchies....
Where local writers may share their creative efforts with the rest of the community. Stay Young (To be sung to the tune of Rawhide) Strollin’- strollin’- strollin’. Movin’ - movin’ - movin’. Walkin’ - walkin’ - walkin’. Stay young! Keep walkin’ - rollin’ - movin’ Though your joints may be disapprovin’. Keep them joints a movin’, Stay young! Through rain and wind and weather, Hell bent to get better. Wishin’ my gal was by my side. With all the things I’m missin’, Good vittles, lovin’, kissin’ Are waitin’ at the end of m...
Marlin Doug Starkel, Rich Swanson, Dave Asker and Jan Jensen all found themselves in first place on Sunday, February 12, after shooting perfect scores of 25 for the Marlin Gun Club. Shooting 24 werre Dan Asker, Bill James, Cory Shearer, Ken Thompson and Mark Brashear. Mark Iksic, Mark Edwins, Ken Eckhart, Austin Nelson, Ron Lesser, Dusty Kimble and Taeven Brashear all shot 23. Carmen Eckhart, Mike French, Bruce Nicholas, Brent Finkbeiner and Tristan Rocha all shot 22, while Scott Mortimer, Jim Schell and Shelbey Brashear all...
Round about town One day this past week Gene and Pam Dietrich were seen entering their building, formerly known as the Harrington Haus, which had been taken off the market while the John Dempsey family were cleaning, clearing, repairing and rebuilding the interior of the establishment. Apparently Dempsey gave up interest in ownership of the building, as he was last seen headed for Oregon where he intended to drive truck for an occupation. The community is anxious to see what, if anything, will happen next to this historic...
Marlin On February 5, the Marlin Gun Club’s Austin Nelson, Cory Shearer, Rich Swanson, Jan Jensen and Brent Finkbeiner shot perfect scores of 25. Shooting 24 were Mark Iksic, Dan Asker, Mark Edwins, Bill James, Jim Imbert, Mark Brashear, Carmen Eckhart, Mike French, Cody Follett, Ron Jeske and Ron Lesser. Kevin Myre, Doug Brashear and Susan James, shot 23. Dave Asker was the only person to shoot 22. Shooting 21 were Daryl Kimble and Rob Imbert. In the 20 and under category were Shelbey Brashear, Ken Eckhart, Dusty Kimble, T...
The community is invited to a movie night at Christ Lutheran Church on February 19 at 6:30 p.m. The movie being shown is Woodlawn, faith-based film based on the true story of a high school football team. It is rated PG. The price of admission is one can of food as a donation for the Odessa Food Bank. Those attending are encouraged to bring their own munchies....
Marlin On January 29, the Marlin Gun Club’s Dan Asker, Cory Sheares and Cody Follett shot perfect scores of 25. Shooting 24 were Mark Iksic, Austin Nelson, Jim Imbert, Rich Swanson, Dennis Klemmer, Dave Asker, Mike French and Taeven Brashear. Mark Brashear, Carmen Eckhart, Kevin Myre, Dusty Kimble and Shelby Brashear all shot 23. Bill James was the only person to shoot 22. Shooting 21 was Mark Edwins, Ken Eckhart, Jan Jensen, Jim Schell and Rob Imbert. In the 20 and under category were Doug Starkel, Scott Mortimer, Daryl K...
ears to be in store for Odessa residents. Sore throats, colds and a bit of flu have kept many indoors for days at a time. Russian Tea is an old-fashioned and comforting citrus-infused beverage, “good for what ails you,” as the saying goes. Popular recipes from the 1960s relied on powdered orange and lemon mixes quite high in sugar content. Recently a member of a closed Facebook quilting group I belong to shared her grandmother’s recipe using fruit juices. The recipe has been...
