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Kraut Ranza, Cabbage Rolls and Apple Strudel have been filling the First Avenue corridor with delectable aromas the past few weeks as preparations for Deuschesfest swing into high gear. Most of the recipes are available in the Hospital Auxiliary Cookbook, Unser Tagelich Brot, The Staff of Life V, and are easy to adapt to home kitchens. The recipe for apple strudel, however makes dough for four, a bit much for one person to deal with alone. The recipe I use for one strudel...
Due to complications from a previous heart attack, Dianne Cecelia Van Der Ende went to Heaven on Sept. 2, 2016. She was preceded in death by her father Raymond Morris, her mother Julia Morris and two sisters, Evette and Mary Morris. She is survived by her loving husband of 42 years Tom Van Der Ende; her children Shonny Rollins, Kelly (Sherry) Watkins, Kristy Watkins, Kevin Clark, Terri Boxleitner and Dan (Brenda) Clark; her brothers and sisters Maria (Marshall) Mangum, Mark...
Have you heard about Hilda? Hilda is the mascot of the Deutschesfest selected by a committee of the Odessa Chamber of Commerce to visit various places and promote Odessa's 46th annual celebration of its German-Russian heritage. By visiting the Odessa's Deutschesfest page on Facebook, readers can see pictures of just where Hilda has been and what she has been doing. And just who is Hilda? Why she is a rubber chicken, of course, the symbol of the beloved "Chicken Dance" that...
Susan Jensen of Odessa sent The Record a group picture of the Odessa Junior Livestock 4-H Club surrounding a poster made to honor them after they received the Commissioner's Award for their work in the Beef Barn. "I was told that (the commissioner) was very impressed with how immaculate they keep their club's area of the Beef Barn," said Jensen. "They were thrilled and honored that the commissioner chose them." The club leader is Jennifer Singer, who accompanied her group to...
Why do cheetahs run fast? –Shanyu, 9, London, UK. Dear Shanyu, Cheetahs are in really good shape. Not only are they good runners, but the actual shape of their body helps them move at incredible speeds. As the fastest cats on the planet, they can reach 75 mph. Whenever I lace up my shoes and run, I can only reach about 30 mph. We tabby cats are pretty quick, but not quick enough to outrun a cheetah. The difference has to do with a cheetah’s amazing anatomy – everything from its head and skeleton to its muscles and feet....
Those of our readers looking forward to the start of the new Titan football season will be happy to know the wait is only one more day if you are willing to travel to Northport on Friday, September 9. Those who don’t want to travel that far will have to wait until the first home game on Deutschesfest weekend when the Titans play Republic in the Sausage Bowl September 16. The Titans were scheduled to play St. John-Endicott September 2, but the game had to be postponed due the failure of an electrical switch located on a p...
Harrington PDA On August 30, the Harrington Publlic Development Authority held their monthly meeting with Josh Steward, Allen Barth, Bunny Haugan, Heather Slack, Paul Charlton and Jay Kane present. Discussion was held regarding the progress of Iverson with Spectrum Online in the setting up of high-speed Internet for the business district of Harrington. Barth reported that it is installed in the business district, and that the bill had been submitted. Plans for promoting this new Internet service will be presented at the...
Dept 1 Adult & Youth Booth and Displays Open Adult Patra Canfield, Davenport, Bluestem Grange #776, 1st Place Grange Booths Dept 4 Herdsmanship Small Animal Rabbit Barn Large Animal Beef Barn Dept 6 Round Robin 4-H Jr. Tayson Gerdes, Cheney, Large Animal, Round Robin Grand Champion 4-H Interm. Alyssa Iverson, Odessa, Large Animal, Round Robin Grand Champion 4-H Sr. Whiney Wollweber, Edwall, Large Animal, Round Robin Grand Champion FFA Fr/So Dylan Holbrook, Davenport, Large Animal, Round Robin Grand Champion FFA Jr./Sr....
For the second year in a row, two horses have tested positive for West Nile virus in Lincoln County, reminding us that the virus is present. Detection of the virus means people should take steps to avoid mosquito bites. “We have seen West Nile virus activity throughout Eastern Washington this year, as it has been identified in humans, horses and mosquitoes. So we know the virus is here,” stated Ed Dzedzy, Public Health Administrator. A few simple precautions will help reduce the chances of being bitten by mosquitoes: - Use...
A new feature of the Odessa Deutschesfest has been announced. Saturday, September 17, at 4 p.m., the First Annual Tim Hauge Memorial Talent Show will be held on the outdoor stage. Judges have been booked. Talent is what is needed now. Can you sing? Dance? Tell a good joke? Draw amazing pictures? Or anything else you think people need to see? Sign up for the talent show and help us make Fest even more amazing. Email your name, age (all ages welcome) and talent to talentshow@odessachamber.org and your name will be added to the...
