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ODESSA - The NE1B South Division Girls Most Valuable Player resides here this year. Senior Ashlyn Neilsen was given the honor after averaging 17 points and seven rebounds a game this season. She was joined on the All-League team by Grace Nelson, who returned from a knee injury to average eight points and six rebounds per game. The Odessa girls are headed for the first round of the state tournament against Naselle at Cheney High School at 10 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 25. Junior...
ODESSA — The Spokesman-Review’s Inland Northwest Trapshoot competition started Sunday, Jan. 8. Odessa and Marlin combine to make one team but compete from their respective locations. Both teams are listed combined. There were no 25’s for Odessa this week. 25: Kass Kimble 24: Josh Black 23: Sawyer Walter, Jared Praetorious, Dan Asker, Doug Starkel, Mark Iksic, Juan Rocha 22: Markus Smith, Jon Fink, Cody Stanford, Tom Schuh, Tucker Walter, Randy Gies, Frank Horak, Holden Iverson, Bill James. Todd Druffel, Jim Imbert, Allie Blac...
MEDICAL LAKE - The Odessa boys ended their season with a 61-46 loss to the Curlew Cougars in the loser-out round of the District 7 1B Tournament Saturday, Feb.11. The Tigers' first quarter was rough as they fell behind Curlew by 10 points,19-9. Curlew's defense was quick and its ability to freeze out the Tigers was apparent as the game progressed. The second quarter brought 24 more points to the board for Curlew to Odessa's 11. By halftime, Curlew led 43-20. The tensions were...
MEDICAL LAKE - The Odessa girls lost their semifinal District 7 1B Tournament game against Inchelium 40-36 Saturday, Feb. 11. The first quarter went quickly, with Inchelium taking the lead by five points, 12-7. The two teams consecutively scored two-point plays and free throws during the second quarter. Odessa scored 13 points to Inchelium's eight, tying the game 20-20 by halftime. The third quarter came with many fouls from both teams. Inchelium scored six points, and Odessa...
The Spokesman-Review’s Inland Northwest Trapshoot competition started Sunday, Jan. 8. Odessa and Marlin combine to make one team but compete from their respective locations. Both teams are listed combined. Below are Week 6’s trapshooting results. 16 Yard 25: Jared Praetorious, Randy Gies, Ryan Behrens 24: Markus Smith, Brady Gies, Doug Starkel 23: Nick Tebow, Tom Schuh, Tucker Walter, Corey Shearer, Billy James, Josh Black, Travis Sheaver, Allie Black 22: Jon Fink, Jared King, Colley Walter, Anthony Paszkeicz, Lexi Eden, Fra...
ODESSA - The local school district decided to hire Dr. Robert Clark as the new interim superintendent through the end of this school year. Clark began part-time work with the district last week. The school district elected to have the ESD aid in looking at potential candidates. After interviewing two potential candidates, the school board decided on Clark. When asked what led to Clark receiving the contract over the other candidate, Board Chairman Ed Deife said it was his expe...
ODESSA - The Tigers girls basketball team dominated the Curlew Cougars 58-20 in a District 7 1B quarterfinal matchup Wednesday, Feb. 8. The Tigers dominated from the opening tip, with senior Grace Nelson, junior Hayden Schuh and senior Ashlyn Neilsen leading the scoreboard. The Cougars could not score in the first quarter, with Odessa holding a commanding 20-0 lead by its end. Curlew scored 10 points in the second quarter, but Odessa scored another 20 points and by halftime, t...
HARRINGTON - Around 120-150 people came to show their support for a local family who suffered an accident in Dec. 2022 through a Booster Club-sponsored spaghetti feed held at the school cafeteria Saturday, Feb. 4. Gary Cox and Carol Richey relocated to the area with their five children last year due to growing safety concerns in Spokane and what they deemed better schooling locally. "Our son was getting into trouble in the bigger schools," Cox said. "We needed a change, somewh...
HARRINGTON - In July 2022, a concerned property owner contacted Mayor Jess Silhan about a water leak on his property. The leak was found near the railroad tracks at Second and Main Streets and came from the main water line that leads to the city's water tank. The water was seen bubbling up under the railroad tracks. At first, the leak was a trickle, but it quickly became a more significant issue once the city saw a large discharge of water between the rails of the BNSF...
ODESSA-The Tiger girls team fell to the Wilbur-Creston-Keller Wildcats 49-39 on Senior Night Saturday, Jan. 28. Junior Hayden Schuh made the first two points of the game. The Wildcats quickly picked up a two-point play, and both teams were back and forth for most of the game. Both teams had multiple free throws during the first quarter and the Wildcats were in the lead by its end 10-6. The start of the second quarter brought an aggressive back and forth down the court, and...
ODESSA-The Tiger boys basketball team suffered a rough loss to the Wilbur-Creston Wildcats 62-36 Saturday, Jan. 28. Senior Collin Martin, juniors Zach Classen and Dakota Steward and sophomore Corbyn Neilsen scored multiple field goals and free throws in the first quarter. The intense first quarter ended with the Wildcats having a two-point lead, 10-8. The Wildcats made the first two points of the second quarter but were countered with a three-point shot by junior Chad Strebek...
ODESSA - Head football coach Jeff Nelson has officially hung up his hat, as was announced at the regular school board meeting Wednesday, Jan. 25. His passion for football produced seven state championships in Odessa. "Football is not just a three or four-month thing for me," Nelson said. "It is something that is a year-round hobby. Someone else might call it an obsession." Nelson's first coaching experience was in 1989 as a volunteer assistant at Garfield-Palouse. The...
ODESSA - The Tigers won their home game against the Mary Walker Chargers 78-66 Friday, Jan. 21. Odessa seemed to be in a much different headspace for this game, even with Mary Walker junior Teko Cates sinking the first three-point shot. Sophomore Corbyn Neilsen made four free throw shots within the first two minutes of the first quarter due to fouls. Odessa junior Dakota Steward and senior Gage Starkel scored multiple lay-ups and made a few two-point plays. Junior Jacob...
ODESSA — The Spokesman-Review’s Inland Northwest Trapshoot competition started this last Sunday, Jan. 8. Odessa and Marlin combine to make one team but compete from their respective locations. Both teams are listed combined. Below are the first three weeks of results. Week 3 results for Odessa weren’t available by presstime. Week 1 16 Yard 25: Nick Tebow, Ryan Lewis, Dan Asker 24: Ryan Behrens, Brady Gies, Juan Rocha, Mark Vandeweqhe, Mark Iksic 23: Rochelle Schuh, Tucker Walter, Jim Imbert, Mike Bise, Austin Nelson, Mike...
ODESSA - Superintendent John Bruce announced his resignation at the school board meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 25. Bruce came to the school district in late July last year from Alaska. He will be returning to Alaska to fill a similar position. No reason was given for his resignation, but the board thanked Bruce for his service and wished him well. He declined to comment on his resignation to The Record-Times. Board Chair Ed Deife said the district and board would be utilizing...
HARRINGTON—The process for electing a new council member was discussed at a City Council meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 11. David Buddrius asked what process could make it fairer rather than appointing a member. Council collectively agreed to hold the interviews at the next council meeting to hear qualifications and get to know the prospects more efficiently. The interviews start before the regular meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 25, at 6 p.m. The discussion comes after Peter Davenport resigned in late December due to health c...
ODESSA— The Tigers suffered a 45-point loss, 80-35, during their game against Wellpinit Saturday, Jan.14. The Redskins scored 12 points to Odessa's three within the first four minutes of the first quarter. Odessa's defense struggled to keep up with Wellpinit's offense, often getting trapped. By the end of the first quarter, Wellpinit led 20-7. Odessa juniors Corbyn Neilsen, Jacob Scrupps, Chad Strebeck and Zach Claassen were able to make free throws and steals. But the R...
ODESSA-The Tigers lost their game 41-35 against the Redskins of Wellpinit Saturday, Jan. 14. The game started with Wellpinit scoring four points within the first three minutes of game play. Odessa senior Ashlyn Neilsen made four free throws and junior Hayden Schuh was able to make a layup, but by the end of the first quarter, Wellpinit led 12-6. The start of the second quarter brought out a more aggressive Odessa. Junior Melloney Deife had a steal and two layups. Neilsen...
ODESSA- Diane Kennedy, 68, has worked in the restaurant business her whole life and is now bringing her culinary inclinations here through a business that was previously in Ritzville, "The Caddy Shack." Kennedy first opened the restaurant at the Ritzville Golf Course almost three years ago. "I got started in Ritzville," Kennedy said. "I leased out the golf course for a few years." Her departure from Ritzville was the city's decision, clerk-treasurer Julie Flyckt said....
HARRINGTON-Mayor Jess Silhan said all the hard work the city has accomplished would be rewarded in the New Year at an annual mayor and media meeting with The Record-Times this week. "In 2022, we had to get the Critical Ordinance in," Silhan said. "Get that squared away and SEPA." Ordinances that had been long outdated are being amended and updated. "Now all these doors are starting to open," Silhan said. "In 2023, we hope to complete our water system plan by TD & H." Water sys...
ODESSA— Mayor Bill Crossley said he is anticipating a tight schedule with the renovations to the community center but is looking forward to having a safer environment for employees, events and the town's residents at an annual mayor and media meeting with The Record-Times this week. The community center renovations will go to bid mid-February and will be started in March with no delays. "We are trying to look at two different bids for the renovations," Crossley said. "One for the roof and one for the building." The project d...
ODESSA—The Spokesman-Review’s Inland Northwest Trapshoot competition started this last Sunday, Jan. 8. Odessa and Marlin combine to make one team, but compete from their respective locations. Marlin’s week one result was not shared by press time. 16 Yard 25- Nick Tebow, Ryan Lewis 24- Ryan Behrens, Brady Gies 23- Rochelle Schuh, Tucker Walter 22- Markus Smith, Anthony Paszkeicz, Jesse Reeves, Stan Dammel 21- Tom Schuh, Tyler Smith, Curtis Weber, Wyatt Haase, Cameron Scrupps, Trevor Smith, Garret Braun 20 And under- Jon Fink,...
ODESSA-The Tigers came out of a two-game losing streak to defeat the Almira-Coulee-Hartline Warriors 48-31 Friday, Jan. 6. Senior Grace Nelson returned after being out due to injury the first few weeks of the season. Her presence was immediately felt, as she sank a three-point shot while junior Melloney Diefe scored two points within the first three minutes of the first quarter. Odessa led by the end of the first quarter, 13-8. Odessa scored 11 more points, while ACH only...
ODESSA-The Tiger boys suffered two very narrow losses in the last week, with the first being against the Almira-Coulee-Hartline Warriors 47-44 Friday, Jan. 6. The Warriors scored nine points in the first four minutes of gameplay, while the Tigers scored four. The Tigers were aggressive with defense but had trouble making easy baskets. By the end of the first quarter, ACH led 23-9. The Warriors scored two points, while Odessa junior Jacob Scrupps countered with a lay-up. The...
ODESSA - The town last had an active police chief present in late November. Police chief Leslie Jimerson's last day of employment was Friday, Nov. 25. The news was shared with The Record-Times a few weeks after Jimerson's resignation due to the council not wanting a rise in crime. "Our last officer quit and gave two weeks' notice, working only eight days out of the two weeks given," town clerk Meri-Jane Bohn said. "His family had relocated out of state, so he decided to join them." When asked why the public was not immediatel...
