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Opera House Society Billie Herron opened the October 2 meeting with Linda Wagner, Ed and Bunny Haugan, Mark and Sheryl Stedman, Cade and Bonnee Clarke, Gordon Herron, Carol, and Karen Robertson in attendance. Following reading of the minutes and the treasurer's report, remarks were made concerning the completion of building tasks for the Anniversary Celebration on October 15. Bonnee Clarke offered assistance with projects for teens. Black-out curtains were determined to be nee...
1 Years Ago The Odessa Record October 12, 1917 Business men back festival: Second Odessa Chautauqua to be held Oct. 18, 18, 20: The season tickets are going fast for the second Odessa Chautauqua, to be furnished by the Ellison White company. The program is decidedly stronger in every line than it was last year and this is said fully realizing that last year offerings were hard to beat. The schedule this year lasts for three afternoons and evenings and is a three-day fest of instruction entertainment and information. In the...
A fire of unknown origin near the Lamona home of Rachel Walter came very close to destroying the family farmstead last Saturday afternoon. The wind was a major factor, as it kept changing direction, causing Odessa firefighters to make rapid decisions about where to position their trucks to best contain the blaze. They also called on Harrington firefighters for help. The NOANET fiber-optic cable in the area was melted, causing computer problems in downstream areas. A vehicle,...
15-2017 Larry Dick Schroeder was born May 18, 1941 in Ritzville to Alvena Stockman and Aaron Schroeder. Larry passed away October 2, 2017 in Odessa. He served 12 years in the Washington Air National Guard. Larry worked as an auto and machinery parts man from 1960 through 2004 when he retired. He lived in Odessa for the last 42 years. He enjoyed hunting and fishing on his lake property in Stevens County and referred to his time at the lake as "lots of good times together."...
Fall has arrived with below freezing nights and windy afternoons. Time for warm and comforting meals. Recently I was in on a discussion about ham and beans served over cornbread, and how it is almost impossible to reproduce recipes from times gone by. Sometimes it is the people and the surroundings that made up part of the remembered flavor. So with no attempt to reproduce any recipe, just offering something good to try, I include Elsie's Bean Soup and Barb’s Corn Bread E...
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. Monday, Oct. 2: Deputies responded to a report that a man had shot himself in the head in the vicinity of Hopp Road in the Odessa area. A burglary was reported at a residence in the 1300 block of Log...
Wheatland Theatre Company will hold auditions for it’s upcoming production of “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play” on Friday, Oct 19 at 6:30 p.m. at Christ Lutheran Church. The play will be performed at four locations throughout Lincoln County in December, including a performance at the Odessa Old Town Hall on December 9. The play follows a group of actors in a 1940s radio station as they present the classic story of “It’s A Wonderful Life” as a live radio drama broadcast. The production will feature a set, costumes...
The November 1, 2017 deadline is rapidly approaching to get nominations in for the Fifth Annual Excellence Agricultural Award. The AgriBusiness Council of Greater Spokane Incorporated in partnership with Spokane Ag Expo and Pacific Northwest Farm Forum will be recognizing individuals, businesses and groups that have demonstrated a significant positive influence on the agricultural industry in the Inland Northwest during the 2017 calendar year. All nominations must be received at the AgriBusiness Council office no later than...
Fronen Steppdecker, The Odessa Quilt Club, held their annual business meeting and election of officers for the 2017/2018 year. Elected to office were, President, Gwen Clavel, Vice President, Dolores Nelson, Secretary, Lise Ott and Treasurer, Charlene Kagele. April 27 and 28, the 2018 Quilt Show, are dates to set aside on your calendar. The Featured Quilter for 2018 will be announced soon. FBLA students are helping produce flyers and programs. Ag-shop students have been building additional quilt stands, as even more entries th...
At its September 25 meeting, the Odessa Town Council heard from Steve Nelson of Century West Engineering in Spokane that the FEMA-funded project to repair streets in town would begin with surveying of Dobson Road that would begin in November and after that extend to other streets. Once the surveying is completed, grant applications can be submitted to the Transportation Improvement Board. Also discussed was a zoning change requested by school superintendent Dan Read in order to make the newly purchased property of the late...
The filing period is now open for three director positions in the East Columbian Basin Irrigation District. To serve as a director, an individual must be a qualified voter within the director division he or she represents. To qualify as a voter, an individual must own land included within the District and vote in the director division in which he or she resides or is nearest to his or her residence. Donald Osborne is the incumbent Director for Director Division 1. This Director Division includes the part of the East District...
Dear Dr. Universe: In space, which way is up? –Pablo, 10, Spokane, WA Dear Pablo, We might not always think about it, but every day gravity keeps us pulled to the Earth. It’s what brings us back down when we jump on a trampoline. It’s why a Slinky tumbles down stairs. Now think about what it would be like to live in a place with very little gravity. Let’s say you were 200 miles off the ground, orbiting earth in the International Space Station. Here, the idea of up and down really gets flipped around. On Earth, the human b...
Soap Lake – The Christmas classic that has entertained audiences for years, A Christmas Story, has been released as a musical, A Christmas Story, The Musical, and Masquers is bringing it to the stage just in time for this holiday season. With the talents of Stacey and Clifford Bresee as directors and the ingenious Merie Walker as music director, the show will be a must-see entertainment delight. Bresee announces the cast members: · Jean Shepherd/Narrator – Evan Sperline · Old Man Parker – Justin Rowland · Mother Parker ...
Football The Tigers shut out the visiting Pateros Billy Goats by a score of 77-0 Friday night, October 6, at Finney Field. Starting quarterback Camden Weber opened up the scoring on a 49-yard QB keeper to put six points on the board. Gaven Elder made the two-point conversion on a pass play from Weber. Backup QB Jett Nelson scored next, also keeping the ball and going 44 yards for the TD. Colton Hunt made the two-point conversion on a pass from Nelson. Hunt then scored six on a 47-yard pass play from Nelson, and Nelson also...
To the Editor: Once again, the OHS FBLA proves that small schools care and are, as Tony the Tiger says, GREAT! The FBLA’s record of volunteerism continues year after year under the guidance of advisor Terri King. The students not only pay back to the community, but they also pay it forward in helping those in need. They learn first hand what helping others is all about. They model altruism for all of us, young and old. Thank you, OHS FBLA. You demonstrate what is right about America every day. You do us all proud. Duane a...
The Lincoln County Treasurer's Office would like to remind all Lincoln County taxpayers that second-half 2017 taxes and assessments are due October 31, 2017. Interest/penalties are due if payment is not received or postmarked by October 31, 2017. The treasurer's office located at the Courthouse, 450 Logan, Davenport. The mailing address and phone number are P.O. Box 370, Davenport WA 99122 and 509-725-5061. Also, tax information can be obtained on the website at: www.co.lincoln.wa.us...
Christ Lutheran Church will be hosting a Movie Night on October 22. All are welcome to come enjoy the movie Believe in Me, based on a true story about "the Lady Cyclones," a girls' basketball team. It is an inspiring tale of perseverance, character and redemption. Rated PG. The movie will be shown on Sunday, October 22, at 6:30 p.m. Admission is one non perishable food item for the Odessa Food Bank....
