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  • Birthdays and Anniversaries

    Updated Jul 16, 2014

    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...

  • Senior Menu

    Updated Jul 16, 2014

    WEDNESDAY, JULY 23: Lasagna, Italian vegetables, Caesar salad, apricots, garlic bread, icecream. THURSDAY, JULY 24: Fish and chips, mixed vegetables, coleslaw, whole wheat roll, berry cobbler. If you are not a regular attendee at senior meals and wish to participate, please call 982-2654 prior to 10 a.m. on the day of the meal. Suggested donation for a meal is $3.25 for those 60 and over. For those under age 60, lunch costs $8.00....

  • The Weather

    Updated Jul 16, 2014

    High Low Prec. S Jul. 09 97 61 .00 Jul. 10 95 57 .00 Jul. 11 94 53 .00 Jul. 12 97 59 .00 Jul. 13 99 56 .00 Jul. 14 103 65 .00 Jul. 15 99 58 .00 Yearly total to date 4.38 inches. Snow accumulation: 8.5 inches to date. Seasonal rain: September to February is 4.02 inches....

  • Odessa Grain

    Updated Jul 16, 2014

    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....

  • Thirteen students added to list of certified baby sitters

    Updated Jul 16, 2014

    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...

  • Bud and Jerry King celebrate 60th wedding anniversary

    Updated Jul 16, 2014

    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...

  • Odessa Grain

    Updated Jul 10, 2014

    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 and Anniversaries

    Updated Jul 10, 2014

    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,...

  • Senior Menu

    Updated Jul 10, 2014

    WEDNESDAY, JULY 16: Tuna salad croissant, minestrone soup, peaches, brownies. THURSDAY, JULY 17: Polish sausage & sauerkraut, baby red potatoes, buttered carrots, waldorf salad, whole wheat bread, frosted cake. If you are not a regular attendee at senior meals and wish to participate, please call 982-2654 prior to 10 a.m. on the day of the meal. Suggested donation for a meal is $3.25 for those 60 and over. For those under age 60, lunch costs $8.00....

  • Wehr's research published in Harvard- based journal

    Updated Jul 10, 2014

    On July 7, Odessa High School researcher Thorsen Wehr and his mentor, Jeffery Wehr, from the Advanced STEM Research Laboratory had their physics research published online in The Journal of Emerging Investigators; the journal is an online journal organized by Harvard University graduate students in Arts and Sciences. The teacher/mentor is part of the publishing process, because it is understood that they are part of the writing process. Thor's research, Focusing Sound Waves Using a Two-Dimensional Non-Linear System, was...

  • Odessa Hoopfest 2014 teams

    Updated Jul 10, 2014

    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....

  • Lincoln county Relay for Life raised almost $19,000

    DIANA FINKBEINER|Updated Jul 10, 2014

    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...

  • Birthdays and Anniversaries

    Updated Jul 2, 2014

    Birthdays for July 3: Grace Greenwalt, Ann Richardson, Drew Fink and Duane Pitts. July 4: Rita Voise, Vickey Melcher and Karlee Maioho. July 5: Debbie Walter, Larmar Heimbigner and Ray Quilici. July 6: Dave Frederick, Xavier Fortner and Sue DelForge. July 7: Angele Wolverton. July 8: Patti Jarschke, Korianne Scheller, Brianna Scheller-Bedell and Madison Pitts . July 9: Alberto Reyes, Jr. and Debbie Dammel. Anniversaries for July 3: John and Michelle Melgren. July 4: Greg and Lynn Goetz. July 6: Scott and Dani Kramer. July 7:...

  • Academic success stories

    Updated Jul 2, 2014

    Daniel Nelson Daniel Nelson, Sr. has been named to the Vice President’s List for spring quarter 2014 at Big Bend Community College. Students on the Vice President’s List completed 12 or more graded credits with a GPA of 3.33 to 3.74. Nelson and his wife Trisha live in Odessa with their five children. He has returned to school to learn a new trade. Justin Hunt, Jared King, Koralynne Kuch, Lexi Watkins For high academic achievement, these Odessa students have been named to the Dean’s List at Eastern Washington University in Ch...

  • Political campaign signs sprouting like wildflowers

    Updated Jul 2, 2014

    The Washington State Department of Transportation is reminding campaigners to check regulations for legal sign locations. Candidates and their supporters are reminded that campaign signs are not allowed in the state highway right of way. Because it’s not always easy to know the boundaries of a state highway right of way, here are a few clues: n Utility poles are typically located inside the right of way, so no signs between the pole and the state highway. n Many locations also have a fence line separating the right of way f...

  • Odessa Senior Menu

    Updated Jun 25, 2014

    WEDNESDAY, JULY 2: Cheeseburger deluxe, baked beans, tossed vegetable salad, fresh melon tray, strawberry shortcake. THURSDAY, JULY 3: BBQ country spareribs, pasta salad, green beans, Waldorf salad, whole wheat roll, pudding. If you are not a regular attendee at senior meals and wish to participate, please call 982-2654 prior to 10 a.m. on the day of the meal. Suggested donation for a meal is $3.25 for those 60 and over. For those under age 60, lunch costs $8.00....

  • Birthdays and Anniversaries

    Updated Jun 25, 2014

    Birthdays for June 26: Chris Luiten and Chloe Winkler. June 27: Luke Henry, Tianna Gies, Tina Butler, Justin Hunt, Kristen Anderson and Rachel Anderson. June 28: Dan Miller, Carter Zigan and Blake Zigan. June 29: Byron Behne. June 30: June M. Powers, Kevin Krieg, Jeremy Haines, Travis Wagner, Maddie Wagner, Kris Hosking, Craig Holman and Rebecca Joathwick. July 1: Scott Kramer and Graden Hink. July 2: Bud King, Charlie Nixon, Mona Pope, Donna Mullins and Blake Allen Shefstad. Anniversaries for June 26: Connie Jo and Donald...

  • Odessa grads on the move

    Updated Jun 25, 2014

    Cade Weber Cade L. Weber, a 2013 graduate of Odessa High School, has been named to the Dean’s List at the University of Washington for the winter quarter of 2014. To qualify for the Dean’s List, a student must have completed at least 12 graded credits and have a grade point average of at least 3.50 (out of 4). Students are notified that they have achieved this distinction when they receive their grades for the quarter. Cade is the son of Larry and Kelly Weber of Odessa....

  • Jean Starkel Retires from OMHC after 28-year career

    BARBARA SCHLIMMER|Updated Jun 25, 2014

    Jean Starkel has reached one milestone in her life by announcing her retirement from OMHC and moving on to the next phase of her life. In her 28-year career at Odessa Memorial Healthcare Center, Starkel has had the greatest respect for her quality work from both her coworkers and the patients. She worked first as a nurses' aid and an EMT before coming to the clinic as a medical assistant over 25 years ago. Her care and compassion for the patients has been unending. Jean's contribution to healthcare has been amazing and a...

  • Hospice offers appreciation to community

    Updated Jun 25, 2014

    The Assured Home Health and Hospice Foundation is hosting “Stuff the Truck for Home Health and Hospice Care” Saturday, June 28 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Assured’s office located at 1417 S. Pioneer Way in Moses Lake. The public is invited to a community appreciation day to include free refreshments, entertainment, giveaways and a special presentation to the Moses Lake community at 2 p.m. (see below). Bring donations of household and outdoor goods, furniture, clothing, jewelry and medical equipment to “Stuff the Truck....

  • Council, police appeal to citizens

    Updated Jun 25, 2014

    The Odessa Town Council met Monday night to hear once again from the Odessa Police Department that there have been citizen complaints about wild animals causing damage to property and, in some cases, death to household pets within the town limits of Odessa. Both officers are appealing to the citizens of the town to not feed the feral cat population or leave pet food outdoors over night. The wild population includes raccoons, skunks, and coyotes, and all are attracted by pet food left out by well-meaning citizens unaware of th...

  • Odessa grads on the move

    Updated Jun 18, 2014

    Nick Nelson Nicholas R. Nelson, a 2013 graduate of Odessa High School, has been named to the Director’s List after achieving a grade-point average of 4.0 at the Motorcycle Mechanics Institute in Phoenix, Ariz. He also had perfect attendance and completed 32.5 hours of course work. He is the son of Deanna Nelson and Dennis Nelson. Hailey Williams Hailey A. Williams, a 2013 graduate of Odessa High School, has been named to the Dean’s List for the winter quarter of 2014 based on her academic record at the University of Was...

  • Couples celebrated wedding anniversaries on Sunday

    Updated Jun 11, 2014

    May and June anniversaries were celebrated at Christ Lutheran Church during the coffee hour after the Sunday morning worship service on June 8. Tables displayed wedding pictures with cake, coffee, and lemonade being served. Couples participating in this celebration were Dave and Joyce McClanahan (June 5, 1954) Jerry and Barb Wlater (May 25, 1955) Pat and Laura Estes (June 25, 1971) Keith and Leanna Schafer (June 2, 1973) Gunner and Merlene Smith (June 11, 1976) Scott and...

  • Birthdays and Anniversaries

    Updated Jun 11, 2014

    Birthdays for June 12: Ken Schutz and Troy Eldgridge. June 13: Joan Myers, Drew Nelson and Jared Praetorius. June 14: Edwin Jasman, Shirley Groh, Troy Grall and Tony Weber. June 15: Carol A. Williams, Grady Estep, Jayd Jennings and Ron Ferderer. June 16: Amanda Iksic, Adam Dirks, Carsen Weber and Sally Siegel. June 17: Melloney Deife and Wayne Frederick. June 18: Jacob DeWulf, Taylor Smith and Lynn Allen. Anniversaries for June 12: Don and April Strebeck. June 13: Todd and Terri King and Ken and Bev Scherr. June 14: Scott...

  • Locals in the Limelight- Ed and Doris Jasman

    Updated Jun 11, 2014

    I arrived at the immaculate farm of Ed and Doris Jasman on a gorgeous spring day. They have lived there for 58 years, and Ed still farms a section of ground there. After they married, they basically had no furniture for the first six months. The exception was Ed's TV, a possession that ranks high in importance, he told me. After that, they relied on gifts or hand- me-downs to furnish their home when they were first starting out. Fast forward to present day, their home today...

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