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  • Court Report

    Updated Feb 16, 2019

    SUPERIOR COURT John F. Strohmaier, Judge Criminal Sentencings Nicole D. Carson, 27, of Fruitland, pleaded guilty Jan. 29 to residential burglary and first-degree theft in connection with incidents from March 12 to 14 of last year along Hart Road north of Davenport, during which coins, gold and silver bars and firearms were taken. She must serve 3 months jail (with credit offered for time served) and pay $600 court costs and restitution to be determined later. William Emil Hughes, 38, of Reardan, pleaded guilty Sept. 25, 2018,...

  • Sheriff's Report

    Updated Feb 16, 2019

    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. Monday, Jan. 28: Lincoln Hospital and mental health personnel assisted a 28-year-old woman who may have attempted suicide. Davenport ambulance personnel assisted an 81-year-old woman with an “unknown medical probl...

  • Lions Club Crab Feed fills stomachs and coffers

    Terrie Schmidt-Crosby|Updated Feb 16, 2019

    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...

  • Diary of a mad, fat, bipolar woman #7

    Dyanne Deering|Updated Feb 16, 2019

    All right, lets talk about “Baby Mama/Daddy Drama.” Can somebody please tell me why I am constantly hearing about the parent with custody of the child withholding visitation from the other parent for stupid reasons. This is not legal and it is morally WRONG. I get it, you have custody, you hold all of the cards, but seriously, who are you hurting, YOUR CHILDREN. I have been through it with people I love and let me tell you, I throw the law in the mom’s face whenever she tries to make up an excuse to not let the child see t...

  • Trapshoot contest more than half way to the finish

    Updated Feb 16, 2019

    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...

  • Diary of a mad, fat, bipolar woman #6

    Dyanne Deering|Updated Feb 16, 2019

    By DYANNE DEERING Can we talk for a minute about all of the new and exciting things that are going on in my life? I know what you’re going to say, “Dyanne, your life is already sooooo exciting.” Well, recently it got even more exciting. In October, I was diagnosed as a type 2 diabetic. I know you are probably thinking, “but haven’t you always been, since you are so voluptuous?” This is a new diagnosis and it SUCKS!! I have teetered on the border for many years and finally this year God said, “you know what Dyanne, I nee...

  • Window project nears goal, only five left to go

    Updated Feb 16, 2019

    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...

  • OHS boys chalked up two more wins last week

    Dyanne Deering|Updated Feb 16, 2019

    On Wednesday, January 30, the Odessa Tigers battled the Prescott Tigers. As we have come to expect of this 2019 team, the Tigers dominated the game, winning 83 to 59. Ryan “The Machine” Moffet was the point leader once more with an outstanding total of 54 points in the game. Jett Nelson and Tim Dewulf were next in line with 8 points each followed by Marcus King with 6, Camden Weber with 3 and Eric Johnston and Lane Lobe each with 2 points. Tim DeWulf led the team in rebounds with a total of 10. The team had a total of 33 reb...

  • Death Notice

    Updated Feb 15, 2019

    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....

  • No enforcement until federal courts determine constitutionality of I-1639

    Updated Feb 15, 2019

    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...

  • Death Notice

    Updated Feb 15, 2019

    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....

  • Tiger girls win two; one game left before District

    Dyanne Deering|Updated Feb 15, 2019

    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...

  • Lynn Carol Goetz

    Updated Feb 15, 2019

    Lynn Carol Goetz, age 65, born in Minneapolis, MN on November 29, 1953, died on Tuesday, January 29, 2019, surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with cancer. Lynn is survived by her husband, Greg; her daughter Subreena Slough (Jeff) and their daughters Mikayla and Madison; her son Burley Nelson (Sara) and their four children Jeremiah, Alana, Burley Jr. and Talyn; and daughter Mahryia White and her son Anthony. She is also survived by a sister Kathy Lebrosse. Lynn is preceded in death by her parents, Margie Smith...

  • Local history for your reading pleasure

    Marjorie Womach|Updated Feb 15, 2019

    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...

  • Fewer feral cats means better quail watching

    Updated Feb 15, 2019

    To the Editor: Since Odessa city ordinances were passed to eliminate feral cats in 2016, the local quail population has increased. In talking with friends and neighbors around town, it seems most of us are charmed by watching the quail run through our yards. When a light snow has covered the sidewalks, the myriad of quail footprints running in wild circles and patterns will bring a smile of delight to the observer. For those who want to attract quail to their properties to help the survival rates of these delightful fowl,...

  • Quilters' Tea and Chinese Auction coming Monday

    Laura Estes|Updated Feb 15, 2019

    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...

  • Program to fund water infrastructure

    EMMA EPPERLY, WNPA Olympia News Bureau|Updated Feb 15, 2019

    • Creates a competitive prioritized funding process • Helps to upgrade existing infrastructure • Offers a long-term funding commitment A proposed water infrastructure program would evaluate and rank potential projects related to a variety of water issues. Senate Bill 5136 would create a water infrastructure program to prioritize projects in four areas and fund them through a competitive grant process. The goal of the bill, sponsored by District 15 Sen. Jim Honeyford, R-Sunnyside, is to create a streamlined process to evalu...