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Odessa-Marlin entered Week 6 of the Spokesman Review annual trapshooting competition two shots behind the Colton Gun Club and one ahead of third place Garfield-St. John. Marlin Springlike conditions, with intermittent sunshine and highs around fifty degrees brought 65 shooters to the Marlin Gun Club Sunday. Even more were there as cooks, supporters and spectators. Marlin turned in four perfect scores, from Dave Lang, Mark Iksic, Doug Starkel and Ken Eckhart. Austin Nelson, Dus...

Editor’s Note: Our coverage of the VFW and Ladies’ Auxiliary youth essay contest continues this week with a picture of the fourth grade entrants, along with their essays. By IRELAND LUITEN Grade 4 first place What is an American? I believe an American is someone who lives in the United States. An American has all rights as a citizen. Americans have freedom. That’s what I think an American is. I live in a small town and my cousins live in a big city. An American can live where...

The Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7395 met January 26. Just prior to the meeting, a drawing was held as the culmination of a recent fundraising event. An ecru afghan made by Daisy Hardung was won by Angela Griffith of Moses Lake. A colorful afghan was won by Peg Patrick of Davenport. A toy tractor from Odessa Trading Company was won by Sally Siegel of Odessa, and a God Bless America eagle made by Mike Kuest was won by Mary Dewey. The Auxiliary would...
My Wonderful Teacher My third grade teacher, a gem so precious and rare She was regal, elegant, a jewel beyond compare Her name’s Mrs. Mangis, what a lovely lady she was And I loved her to pieces, well --- just because So beautiful, so graceful, so tall, and so thin There’s so much to say, I don’t know where to begin Her voice was so soothing, so soft to my ear like stringed violins, a pure symphony to hear The smile on her face, could make my sad eyes shine For life wasn’t so easy, for this boy about to turn nine Compass...
Following is a list of incident reports on file at the town marshal's office for January 30 through February 4. On January 30, Odessa police were contacted by a deputy from the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office, who reportedly had been informed that a MIP (minor in possession) party was in progress at an address in the 300 block of East First Avenue. When law enforcement personnel arrived, there was no evidence that minors were in possession at that address. On February 1, a report of a collision between a bicycle ridden by a j...
Marlin Fifty-nine shooters turned out at the Marlin Gun Club February 5, taking advantage of the clear, sunny conditions. Bill James, Doug Starkel and Camden Eckhart all shot 25. Mark Iksic, Harlan Thrall and Scott Heimbigner shot 24, and Dave Lang, Dave Asker and Ken Eckhart all shot 23. Shooting 22 were Carmen Eckhart, Justin Starkel, Mike Christ, Daryl Kimble, Ken Thompson, Kurt Moore, Dusty Kimble, Mackenzie Bemis and Josh Gray. Wade Lesser, Mark Edwins, Matt Mortimer, Jason Ellsworth and Lynette Nelson all shot 21....
I am an American because I love my country. One group of people who definitely show they are Americans are the United States soldiers. They fight for our country. There is the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines. They defend us. It doesn’t matter where they are or who they are fighting. All the soldiers would give their life for anyone in the U.S. The reason the soldiers go into the Army is to fight for our country, earn the respect of our country and serve our country. Another group of people who show they are Americans are o...
Hi, here I am again. Continued from last week “The Schibels.” I asked Jeff Schibel what he remembered about the Batum grain elevators and who the closest neighbors were? His answer for the Batum grain elevators was “the “boxcars” the Odessa Trading Co. would load with grain and then have them taken west toward Moody Ruff, Moses Lake, Washington and for neighbors, there were the Webers, Finks, Heimbigners, Melchers, Kageles. Jeff also mentioned the railroad tracks were not maintain very well and before they were finally r...
Valentine's Day Thinking about Valentines Day as I often do, as it is my favorite day of the year, I thought about Love. Many poems have been written about love (some from the deepest feelings from the heart, and some I am sure in an attempt to stay out of trouble with one’s partner). What is Love; how is it defined; what does it mean; and, most importantly for poets, what does it rhyme with? Dove rhymes with love, but so does glove. dove: noun 1. any bird of the family Columbidae, especially the smaller species with p...
The waiting is almost over! Girl Scouts in Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho will soon be selling Girl Scout cookies throughout the council region. All eight varieties of cookies are $4 per box. Cookie preorders will begin February 10. Cookies from preorders will be delivered after March 23. Cookie sales outside of local businesses and stores will take place March 23 through April 15. Go to www.gscookiebiz.com to get the Cookie Locator app and find the nearest cookies. In Odessa, scout leader Danielle Scrupps told The...

Midwinter doldrums feed the “what are we having for dinner tonight” dilemma. I recently became aware of an interesting cooking blog www.globaltableadventu re.com The blogger decided to prepare dishes from a different country every week and recorded for the world to enjoy, their experience. The recipes posted will definitely put some spice in your winter menus.The week I logged in featured Lithuania. Deviled eggs of all sorts appear to be an everyday staple in Lithuanian mea...
Odessa-Marlin was only one point out of first place entering week 4 of the annual Spokesman-Review trapshooting competition, which is in its 94th year. Marlin Marlin shooters turned in three perfect 25s for January 29, from Bill James, Doug Starkel and Dave Asker. Mark Iksic and Mark Edwins each shot 24, and Keith Lenssen, Lynette Nelson and Josh Gray shot 23. Shooting 22 were Carmen Eckhart, Harlan Thrall, Ken Eckhart, Kurt Moore, Dusty Kimble, Tyler Greenwalt and Hope Ellsworth. Austin Nelson, Jake Bennett and Scott Heimbig...

How is your pantry? I recently spent a half hour sorting and straightening in mine. After sending a few items to the food bank for someone else to enjoy before they reach expiration dates, and stacking like items together, ingredients are in order and easy to locate. What I did find was the following list of items that need using up in the next month. 1 box turkey flavor stuffing mix 1 gallon home dried apples 1 bottle Thousand Island salad dressing 1 can whole berry...
The eBook devices, iPads, Kindles and Nooks program announced in last week's Record will be held at the Odessa Public Library on Wednesday, January 18 at 7 p.m. If you have recently acquired an electronic device, or are still shopping for one, come with your device and your questions. A variety of electronic devices will be available for attendees to handle and learn to use....
They crisscross the heavens, long silk threads of white Spun in the bowels of jet engines, of sleek planes in flight Like woven strands of white twine, they cling high in the air I often look up and gaze, in awe and just stare From behind the wings, those thin white billows pour High in the blue yonder, see those Silver Birds soar Like old wagon wheel ruts, they mark up the blue sky And were never before seen, until man learned to fly These trails in the sky, minute crystals of ice Pasted onto the blue, with no pattern...

Odessa's first prescription drug take-back program January 3 at the Town Marshal's office, was less than overwhelming. By the end of the 6-hour session, only 3 to 4 people had turned in unused or expired drugs. Marhsal Mike Wren, Deputy Marshal Bryce Peterson, Washington State University pharmacy student Natasha Heimbigner and Central Washington University student Travis Iksic were all on hand to greet residents and provide secure disposal of unused prescription drugs. The...
Odessa Record subscriber Larry Fisher of Spokane continues his series of articles on the history of the Batum/Lauer area (where his wife, the former Joyce Kiesz, grew up). Hi, here I am again. Continued from last week “The Schibels.” As Don Schibel was growing up, he knew what it was like to be without money - to live poor. No part time working for other farmers for him, he had to worked at the farm. It wasn’t until his two years in Spokane (1941-43) with his parents when he had money in his pocket. He was able to work while...

Erin Ballo has been appointed to a special task force for Whitworth University. Currently a junior at Whitworth, she is the only student named to the panel. Erin is the daughter of Susan Praetorius Ballo and Dave Ballo of Kennewick and a graduate of Kamiakin High School. She is the granddaughter of Louella and the late Robert Praetorius of Odessa and the niece of Lee and Debbie Praetorius of Odessa. Beck Taylor, the President of Whitworth University, has said, “Although W...
Odessa Lodge #156, Free & Accepted Masons, will hold their annual installation of officers this coming Monday, January 16, in the Old Town Hall at 7 p.m. Although most regional Masonic installations are closed to the public, Odessa Lodge has chosen to open this event to the general public. Principal officers to be installed are: Norman Ott, Master; Michael Kiesz, Senior Deacon; Marcus Horak, Junior Warden; Jerry Schafer, Senior Warden and Dennis Thompson, Secretary/Treasurer. Odessa Lodge held its first meetings in Odessa in...
Wednesday, January 11, at 7 p.m., the Odessa Public Library...

Caragana Wreath, an appliqué quilt block designed and sewn by Laura Estes, was one of the five top vote getters at the Washington State Quilters Show held in Spokane this past October. Estes, a quilt pattern designer and owner of Laura’s Sage Country Quilts, incorporated her signature ruched flowers and gathered blossoms into the requires wreath design in jewel tones on a black background. Among other top blocks were entries by Barbara Lambrecht of Chattaroy, the 2011 Od...

Marlene Homberg with daughter and son-in-law, Lizann and Shorty Hink of Kittitas, with their oldest son, Jeremy (back left) and his wife Kelly and their children, Kellyn, Lauryn, Hallee, Austin and Layne (in Daddy’s arms) and youngest son, Josh (front, kneeling), with his wife Amber and their children, Keegan, Makiah and Graden (in car seat). The families got together on Christmas Eve day, along with other family members Ellen and Craig Holman and their children, Andrew and S...

Arrival of the New year has been celebrated and resolutions have been made. Kitchen wise, some resolutions I’ve heard are: waste less food, prepare more home cooked meals, and less fat, sugar, salt. Readers, this is your column, I just take what you send me and attempt to put it in an entertaining and educational form. I do kitchen test all the recipes before printing, as I want to be sure the ingredient listing is correct and it helps me expand the instructions, making the r...
The Four Aces Bridge Club met for their annual Christmas dinner and to celebrate their 50th anniversary. The club was formed in September of 1961, with 18 members. An awesome, accomplishment is that 15 of those people are still with the club. Members attending the party were: Don and Lorene Schibel, Al and Janet Fink, Marvin and Marilyn Fink, Gale and Peggy Salo, Marsh and Joyce Roberts, Neva Braun, Phyllis Weishaar, Ed and Dee Deife and Harley and Apryl Wraspir. In lieu of a gift exchange, items were brought for the Kira's...

The combined youth groups of Christ Lutheran Church and Heritage Church in Odessa, put on a “soup supper” for the community on Wednesday, December 21, in the basement social hall of Heritage Church. Parents did the cooking and the youngsters did the serving and cleaning up. The soups included various types of chili, as well as a chicken noodle soup for those not particularly fond of chili. Desserts were also served and included cookies, cakes and pies. Donations were req...