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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...
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:...
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...
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...
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 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...
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 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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
The bands at the Odessa Schools finished the year with a number of performances. On May 17, the Advanced Band traveled to Spokane and marched in the Spokane Lilac Festival Torchlight parade. The band did an excellent job, and its members were good ambassadors for the town. On Tuesday, June 3, the beginning band, intermediate band and advanced band performed their spring concert, demonstrating the skills they have been working on throughout the year. They played selections...
Odessa children were able to go into a Skylab (an inflatable planetarium) at school on June 4 and learn about the night sky. Another popular activity under the supervision of volunteer Julie Wehr was constructing paper rockets and launching them by stomping on a two-liter plastic pop bottle attached to PCV pipes. The children used paper and duct tape to make their rockets. Teacher Bruce Todd distributed decks of cards and gave directions for a fitness game for children to...
Monday night’s meeting of the Odessa Town Council was led by Mayor Pro Tem Lois Hubbard in the absence of Mayor Doug Plinski. Representing the Old Town Hall Rejuvenation Committee, Lise Ott reported that a grant application requesting funds to fix the broken concrete front stairs of the building was unsuccessful. But the rummage sales and donations made to the committee have already reached a mark of $3,000. Additional items will be offered on the Odessa Virtual Yard Sale running on Facebook in order to obtain more donations...
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18: Spaghetti and meat sauce, green beans, Caesar salad, peaches, garlic bread, lemon bars. THURSDAY, JUNE 19: Meatloaf, mashed potato and gravy, green beans, spinach salad, apricots, 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....
High Low Prec. S Mar. 5 60 38 .00 Mar. 6 53 43 .30 Mar. 7 57 35 .00 Mar. 8 56 33 .00 Mar. 9 62 47 .05 Mar. 10 58 41 .06 Mar. 11 56 27 .00 Yearly total to date 2.32 inches. Snow accumulation: 8.5 inches to date. Seasonal rain: September to February is 4.02 inches....
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...
The latest cash grain market here shows Soft White Wheat down at $6.43. Hard Red Winter is up at $7.35. DNS is up at $7.53. Barley remains at 178.00....
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...
Odessa School Menu MONDAY, June 9: Cereal, toast, fruit. Lunch: Cheeseburger, fries, fruit & veggie bar. TUESDAY, June 10: Toast, fruit. Lunch: Popcorn chicken, muffin, icecream, fruit & veggie bar. WEDNESDAY, June 11: Cook's choice with fruit. Lunch: Cook's choice. THURSDAY, June 12: Cook's choice with fruit. Wilson Creek School Menu MONDAY, June 9: Cereal bowl, yogurt cup, fruit. Lunch: Cook's choice. Elementary: sack lunches. TUESDAY, June 10: Last day of school. No meals served Harrington School Menu MONDAY, June 9:...
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18: Spaghetti and meat sauce, green beans, Caesar salad, peaches, garlic bread, lemon bars. THURSDAY, JUNE 19: Meatloaf, mashed potato and gravy, green beans, spinach salad, apricots, 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....
The Odessa Trading Company Customer Appreciation Day brought a good crowd to the community center for lunch....
Birthdays for June 5: Parker Valverde and Ryan Scrupps. June 6: Connie Greenwalt and Kamie Iverson. June 7: Daniel Nelson Jr. and Kelly Weber. June 8: Leota Allen and Dylan Nichols. June 9: J R Worrell and Sam Roberts. June 10: Joel Hardung, Donald Tschritter and Dennis Schuh. June 11: Jerry Jasman, Dee Deife, Josh Kuch, Liam Buck, Rachel Buck Zachary Powell and Kimberly Weishaar. Anniversaries for June 5: David and Joyce McClanahan. June 7: Mike and LuAnn Hardung. June 8: Jack and Margaret Praetorius. June 10: Bud and Gerry...
All the post-event activities are complete, with reports printed, bills paid, and income and expenses posted and summarized. The Odessa Healthcare Foundation Board is pleased to report that the 2014 event was a big success. More than 150 people attended the gala and appeared to have an especially good time. Bidding was brisk and active, with a total of 140 items offered through the silent auction process and 33 items in the live auction. The two winners of the Ace-in-the-Hole drawings chose the Northern Quest Casino and...
