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By TERRIE SCHMIDT-CROSBY The Odessa Lions Club held its Crab Feed fundraiser last Friday night in the Odessa Community Center, where folks began arriving even before the 6 p.m. start of happy hour. As the early birds spent their time in serious attempts at achieving an "attitude adjustment" after a busy work week, Lions Club members were tending bar, setting up the buffet table, cooking the prime rib for those in the non-seafood group and organizing the Horse Race table. The... Full story
The Spokesman-Review’s Inland Northwest Trapshoot competition completed week 5 of competition on February 3, 2019. The Marlin and Odessa Gun Clubs participate in trap shooting from their respective locations but combine their scores to form one team that is entered into the competition. Odessa Odessa had two shooters with a perfect 25 this week, Garrett Braun and Markus Smith. Shooting 24 were Jon Fink, Nick Tebow, Colley Walter and Jim Smith. Anthony Passkeicz and Landon Lobe shot 23, while Ryan Lewis, Lane Lobe, Cody S... Full story
The Old Town Hall window sponsors of the week are the SAIL (Stay Active and Independent for Life) exercise class. Members of the SAIL class and their leader, Kelly Weber, have sponsored 3.5 windows! The sponsors include: Marsha Garner, Nancy Floether, George Roedeck, Jerry and Ellen Schafer, Pam and Tony Williams, Kelly and Larry Weber, Ron and Julie Jantz, Joy Puglesi, Jim and Lora Zimprich, Cheryl and Neil Jeske, Alan and Joyce Kuest, Clarene Haynie, Bob Kissler, Corrine... Full story
Stephen Paul Zagelow 76, of Olympia passed away January 22, 2019. A Celebration of Life is scheduled for February 9, at 10 a.m. at South Sound Manor, 455 North Street SE in Tumwater. A reception will follow at the Zagelow Home. A virtual guest book for remembrances can be found at www.FuneralAlternatives.org....
Lincoln County Sheriff Wade Magers has released a statement concerning I-1639: “I came out against I-1639 from the beginning and campaigned against it for several constitutional reasons. Not only is 1639 unconstitutional, there is NOTHING for law enforcement to enforce. The law revolves around the purchase and sale of semi-automatic rifles. The media and those behind initiative I-1639, which is now law, have labeled semi-automatic weapons as assault rifles. There is NO such thing! The law requires gun shops to sell semi-autom...
Virginia Irene Giese, 93, of Moses Lake, passed away peacefully February 1, 2019. Funeral services will be held at Kayser’s Chapel of Memories at 10 a.m. on February 8, 2019, with viewing from 9 to 9:30 a.m. and interment and graveside services at the Odessa Cemetery. A memorial luncheon will be held February 9 at 11:30 a.m. at the Fatima Center at 200 N. Dale in Moses Lake. Arrangements are in the care of Kayser’s Chapel of Memories of Moses Lake....
On Wednesday, January 30, the Lady Tigers played against the Prescott Tigers in Prescott. As predicted by this lady, our ladies did a fantastic job showing Prescott just how vicious the Odessa Tigers can be. Odessa won 76 to 32. Some serious teamwork was happening for our ladies. Katreace Boss had 12 points, making her the point leader for the game. McKennah Davison and Maddy Wagner both had 11 points, Tori Schlomer 10, Kenadie Elder 9, Caitlyn Schuh 8, Emily Scrupps 7 and Brenna Carstensen and Kassidy Crossley both had 4... Full story
Local Levy The Panther Newsletter contained an insert to remind everyone of the local needs at the school for funds which could be provided with the local levy. Their message in part: “Washington State is required to fund basic education in our public schools; however, things like clubs, athletics, field trips, preschool programs and even some additional course offerings and curriculum are not included. To pay for enrichment programs, individual school districts must pass levies. Maintenance and operation expenses for the s...
Fronen Steppdecker, The Odessa Quilt Club elected officers at the October annual meeting. President, Lise Ott, Vice President, Dolores Nelson, Secretary, Debbie Buscher and Treasurer, Charlene Kagele oversee a number of committees and their chairmen to put a number events to promote quilting education and appreciation. A Quilters Tea/Chinese Auction takes place Monday, February 11, at Any Occasion Banquet Hall. Hundreds of quilting and crafting items will be available to bid o... Full story
Since starting for the Odessa High School boys basketball team as a freshman, Ryan Moffet, now a junior, has accumulated 2,000 points. Head basketball coach Larry Weber awarded Moffet a white basketball signed by all of his teammates to commemorate the event. Moffet spoke to The Record this week about his love of basketball and his future plans. Having played Little League baseball in his younger years, he said he has concentrated only on basketball since about sixth grade. Hi... Full story
MOSES LAKE — More than 80 employers are expected to attend the 2019 Job and Career Fair scheduled for Thursday, February 28 on the Big Bend Community College campus. The annual job fair, which is in its 26th year, is the largest local event that places potential employees and employers under one roof. The annual gathering will be held at the Masto Conference Center, inside the college’s ATEC Building, beginning at 9 a.m. and will continue until 2 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. Employers at the event will rep... Full story
September The 48th annual Deutschesfest arrived, and Odessa rolled out the welcome mat to the many friends, family members, former residents, long-time repeat visitors and first-timers to the town’s celebration of its founding by many German-speaking immigrants at the turn of the 20th Century. As the cost of operating a business has risen in many areas, including wages, postage, paper products and software licenses, The Odessa Record had to raise its subscription and advertising prices. Notice was given that a general i... Full story
The Board of Directors of Odessa School District #105 met in the library at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, January 23, 2019, preceded by a workshop in the district office at 5:30 p.m. for the purpose of reviewing the budget and discussing staffing. Present were board chair Ed Deife; members Heather Valverde; Chris Crossley; Janie Steward and Carmen Weishaar; Superintendent Dan Read, Principal Jamie Nelson and Business Manager Juli Weishaar. Also present were Facilities Director Justin Parr and Athletic Director Bruce Todd. Following...
Students at Odessa Jr.-Sr. High School who achieved placement on the honor roll for the first semester of this academic year are listed below. A student must have a grade point average of 3.50-4.00 to be on the Honor Roll, and Honorable Mention requires a grade point average of 3.25-3.49. Grade values are based on the state transcript requirements and are as follows: A=4.0, A-=3.7, B+=3.3, B=3.0, B-= 2.7, C+=2.3, C=2.0, C-=1.7, D+=1.3, D=1.0, F=0.0. High school students are listed for each grade. Senior class: Megan Shafer,...
Gonzaga Elizabeth Larson of Odessa has earned placement on the Gonzaga University Dean’s List for fall semester 2018. Students must earn a 3.5 to 3.84 grade-point average to be listed. Montana State At Montana State University, Hannah Sheldon is on the Dean’s List for the fall semester 2018. Students must complete a minimum of 12 credit hours to be on either the President’s List (4.0 GPA) or Dean’s List (3.5 GPA or higher). Communtiy Colleges of Spokane SFCC: On the fall 2018 honor roll at Spokane Falls are Lauren Fink, Thoma...
Monday night’s meeting of the Odessa Town Council provided closure of a sort to the story of Odessa’s $12,000 per month contract with the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office for coverage while the search for a new police chief went forward. At the January 14 council meeting, new police chief Brent Dell took the oath of office from Mayor Bill Crossley. Council member Vickie Iverson objected to paying the full $12,000 for the month of January, since the town would have the new chief on its payroll for half of the month. She propo...
Highlighting the Past: Kinzel and Kinoshita In June of 2015, local home owner Kris Moritz donated a sizable collection of photos and memorabilia from her mother’s (Alice Kinzel Moritz) estate. At that time it was reported in The Record of the heritage of Alice Kinzel, descended from Russia-born Fred A. Kinzel and his wife Katherine Kramer (of the Peter A. Kramer lineage). Alice Kinzel was one of 22 graduates in the Harrington Class of 1942. Many familiar names are in that class: Verne Heimbigner, Eugene Cronrath, Rudolph W...
(Davenport, WA January 25, 2019.) Tourism opportunities are top-of-mind for the Lincoln County Economic Development Council as plans for a 2019 promotion schedule are finalized. This is the tenth year that the Council will contract with the county to act as the Lincoln County Visitor & Convention Bureau, during which steady, year-after-year growth in tourism has been realized with only a few exceptions. Tourism is an important sector of the county’s economy. The EDC’s target is out-of-county tourists and their dis... Full story
The Spokesman-Review’s Inland Northwest Trapshoot competition completed the fourth week of competition on January 27, 2019. The Marlin and Odessa Gun Clubs participate in trap shooting from their respective locations but combine their scores to form one team that is entered into the competition. Marlin Dan Asker, Bill James and Cory Shearer all shot 25. Mark Iksic, Doug Starkel, Austin Nelson, Cody Follett, Wayne Dainty and Kaden Johnson all shot 24. Mark Edwins, Rich Swanson, Jim Schell, Jakob Starkel and Dusty Kimble all s... Full story
The Odessa School District congratulates Coach Jeff Nelson on his induction into the Washington State Football Coaches' Association Hall of Fame....
Over the past few weeks before the winter break, the Odessa High School and Junior High School science students had been busy conducting independent science research entitled the Second Quarter Research Project. This project is designed to encapsulate the knowledge and the ability to formulate a testable research question, design and execute an experiment with quantifiable results, scientifically compare the experimental results with a control method and discuss their... Full story
PDA The Harrington Public Development Authority met January 15 at city hall with President Heather Slack opening the meeting with the following present: Tim Tipton, Bunny Haugan, Jay Kane, Jay Gossett, Paul Charlton and Jill Plaskon. Discussions centered on the website, selection of a logo, grants and progress and direction for the vacant lot project. City Council The Harrington City Council met January 16, with the following present: Mayor Justin Slack, councilmen Peter Davenport, Levi Schenk, Tim Tipton and Nathan Luck, Cle... Full story
On January 9, awards were presented in the school cafeteria to members of the state champion Tiger football team. The team's quarterback Camden Weber received the Captain's Award. Marcus King, in recognition of his abilities on both offense and defense, was presented the Thundebolt Award. Joshua Clark, also known for stellar play on both sides of the ball received the Iron Man Award. Theron Schlomer received the Gale Martin Award and Tim DeWulf went home with the Hardest... Full story
The Spokesman-Review’s Inland Northwest Trapshoot competition completed the third of its eight weeks of competition on January 13, 2019. The Marlin and Odessa Gun Clubs participate in trap shooting from their respective locations but combine their scores to form one team that is entered into the competition. Marlin Sunday, January 20, was pretty chilly, but that didn’t deter the 55 participants that showed up to shoot for the Marlin Gun Club. Of those 55 people only four shot a perfect 25: Dan Asker, Bill James, Kevin Myr... Full story
(Davenport WA, January 18, 2019) It was early 2016 when the Harrington PDA began to install a high speed broadband network through their downtown business district. Now, three years later, that project has become a model for do-it-yourself rural internet. Last January the stakeholders in the project were invited to tell their story to the state senate Committee for Economic Development and International Trade. This past October, Harrington hosted a policy discussion with Governor Inslee’s advisor on rural broadband, John F... Full story
