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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....
O-H vs. Columbia (Hunters) The team from Columbia High School in Hunters just couldn’t catch a break Tuesday, January 3 in Harrington. Even when they were left with a wide-open shot, the ball simply would not drop into the basket. O-H 24 20 19 13 -76 Columbia 7 5 2 9 -23 Meanwhile, the Odessa-Harrington boys showed some of the best passing they have exhibited to date, finding the open man who, more often than not, got the two- or three-pointer. Cade Weber led the Titans w...
O-H vs. Columbia (Hunters) The team from Columbia High School in Hunters came to Harrington last week Tuesday to hand the Titans a lopsided loss. Columbia 16 20 17 2 -55 Columbia 7 5 2 9 -23 Kendall Todd led the Titan scorers with 11. Jessie Whitaker had 3, and Rebekah Marshall, Chelsea Fisher and Jordyn Tanke all wound up with 2 points. Columbia’s Krista Colvin scored 23 points, nearly half of her team’s total points. Girls JV The girls junior varsity game was only two quarte...
Odessa School District superintendent Suellen White and principal Ken Schutz received the news December 20, 2011, from the Career and Technical Education Program of the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI), telling them that they had received a $20,000 STEM (Science, Technology Engineering and Mathematics) grant. “Congratulations to you, your staff, and your community on the selection of Odessa as one of six STEM Lighthouse Schools for 2011-12! Your application was outstanding, and we very much a...
The Marlin Gun Club opened the season with four perfect shooters Sunday, January 8. Shooting 25 were Mark Iksic, Dave Lang, Bill James and Doug Starkel. Keith Lensen, Kurt Moore, Mark Edwins, Scott Mortimer, Dave Aker, Harlan Thrall and Ken Eckhart all shot 24. Doug Brashear, Austin Nelson, Ken Thompson, Jake Bennett, Mark Mrashear and Carmen Eckhart shot 23. Daryl Kimble shot 22 and Donna Thrall, Mike Christ, Jeff Norley, Matt Mortimer, Tyler Greenwalt and Nathena Christ shot 21. Shooting 20 and under were Lise Christ,...
Sheriff's Report INCIDENT LOG Editor's note: Most items in this section reflect the starting point for response by local police and emergency agencies. The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office does not release names of individuals who report possible criminal or suspicious activities to dispatchers or alleged victims for this column. Jan. 2: An emergency call that a vehicle was traveling west in the eastbound lanes on Interstate 90 was referred to the Washington State Patrol in Spokane. Stopping her in Davenport, a deputy...
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...
Dr. Mathew Manweller, professor of political science at Central Washington University in Ellensburg, formally announced that he will be seeking the 13th District House seat being vacated by Rep. Bill Hinkle (CleElum-R). Manweller, a 42 year old Republican, said in a prepared statement, “I am running because we need to shrink government, grow jobs, and unleash the potential of Washington.” Manweller continues, “I believe the people of Eastern Washington are hard-working, innov...
Most people recognize Martin Luther King, Jr., as a civil rights leader who fought for equal rights for black Americans. Many, however, are not as aware of his fight for economic justice for the working poor. When King went to Memphis, TN, on 3 April 1968 – one day before his assassination – he focused on protesting the economic injustices against black garbage collectors, who received significantly lower wages than whites. [To put this in context, the minimum wage was $1.25. I know because during the summer of 1968 I worked...
Numerous studies have shown that our balance becomes impaired as we age. Numerous other studies have shown that regular exercise can help us maintain our balance, and even improve it. This week we’re going to exercise. To begin, stand up (if you can) and stretch. Reach for the stars, one arm at a time. Lean first to the left, then the right. Or vice versa. Wriggle your fingers and tilt your head one way, then the other. Great. Now, find a piece of paper and a pencil. First, d...
It was frustrating to watch the redistricting process as the New Year’s Day deadline for adopting new legislative maps approached. Now the Redistricting Commission has acted, and Lincoln joins Grant, Kittitas and a sliver of Yakima counties in a new 13th Legislative District. It would be easy to glumly complain about how the Commission must have worked up from Oregon and down from Canada, and our skinny new district running from Spokane to Snoqualmie was the leftover pieces. It would be easy to question the decision to c...
The high school juniors will soon begin gathering photographs and stories about the Old Town Hall. In an effort to preserve some of the history and artifacts associated with the Old Town Hall, the junior English class plans to scan the photos to put into a DVD or video for the school library, town library, and museum. Students will need to know the approximate date of each photograph, the occasion, the names (if known) of people in the photo. The juniors will also gather stories about dances, celebrations, and other events...
Howard Kenneth Michaelsen, age 84, died peacefully at home with family December 28 after a short bout with cancer. He was born to Henry and Anna Michaelsen in Odessa May 1, 1927. Howard graduated from Odessa High School and was drafted straight into the Army, serving in World War II from 1945 to 1947. Upon his return he attended Washington State College for three years, where in 1948 he met his future wife. He was then recalled by the Army and was stationed at Colorado...
Don Evavold died January 4, 2012, in Tacoma, close to his 92nd birthday. He was born in South Bend, Wash. to Anton and Kathryn Evavold on January 19, 1920. He married Carol Walterof Odessa April 10, 1940. They had six children: Max, Jon, Tom, Anne, Jim and Steve. He is survived by Carol in Tacoma and five of his six children, as well as 13 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and one great-great granddaughter. He graduated from Valley High School and Gonzaga University. Don...
The era of the saloon passed out of existence in Odessa at 10:30 p.m., December 31, 1915, when the ban on liquor sales became effective. In the issue of January 7, 1916, The Odessa Record reported on the saloons’ last stand. New Years Eve witnessed the passing of the liquor traffic in a most satisfactory manner. Though the town was crowded and the saloons were packed, it was a good natured and much quieter crowd than had been expected under the circumstances. All of the saloons practically closed out their entire stock. At on...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency has a portion of its farm loan program funds specifically allocated for minority and women producers, announced Judy Olson, State Executive Director. “While FSA farm loans are available to all qualified applicants, by setting aside funds specifically for minorities and women, it ensures that they will receive a portion of available funds,” said Olson. Loan funds can be used to purchase farms, livestock and equipment. They may also be used to operate the farm, build or...
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...
Chamber of Commerce members were reminded at their January 10 meeting that several key Chamber positions are open, including that of Biergarten Chairman. They were also reminded that new officers will be installed in March, and were asked to serve if possible. Community Kitchen Members learned that the plan to upgrade the community center kitchen will not be able to begin until late December or possibly January, 2013. Events already scheduled at the venue don’t allow a long enough window of opportunity for construction u...
The January 9 meeting of the Odessa Town Council began with the swearing in of the council members as they begin their new terms of office. Newest council member Frank White was welcomed aboard by Mayor Doug Plinski. White replaces long-time council member Kim Ramm who chose not to run for another term. GWMA Next up was a presentation by Paul Stoker, executive director of the Ground Water Management Area (GWMA). Stoker and his group have spent the better part of the past 15...
April The Stumpjumpers returned to Odessa for the White Knuckle and Frostbite events, which were held south of town near the Odessa Industrial Park. Some riders stayed the entire week and others returned the following weekend for the 41st annual Desert 100 endurance race, which has been held west of Odessa every year since 2003. Local businesses were able to take advantage of the influx of visitors, either by providing food and/or beverages at the campground site near SR 28 and Irby Road, or by providing extended business...
In 1992, Bill Clinton’s campaign slogan was, “It’s the economy, stupid.” In 1993, Washington employers modified the slogan to, “It’s the economy, don’t kill it,” and emblazoned it across a huge banner draped from AWB’s building near the state’s Capitol Campus, where it could be seen by elected officials driving by. But lawmakers didn’t get the message 19 years ago; they left employers holding the bag for new taxes and fees as well as added costs for unemployment insuranc...
Byron Behne watches the grain markets for the Odessa Union Warehouse. 1/4/11: South American forecasts looked a little wetter at the start of the day and the grain markets sold off accordingly. Later in the day things started looking a little drier and the corn and bean markets recovered most of their losses with Chicago wheat finishing down 7 cents. White wheat was down seven on the day as well. Still not much else to report. 1/6/11: Parts of Argentina will be getting some rain in the next few days but the weather will...
