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Holiday baking time is here. Parties, programs, gatherings of all kinds and wintery weather call for warm beverages and sweet treats. Cookies, cocoa, or an Irish coffee are a welcome refreshment this time of year. Springerle, a German-origin cookie, is very firm, like pfeffernusse and somewhat candy-like, they keep well, and the flavor improves as they age. There are special rolling pins for imprinting the intricate designs on the pillow-shaped cookies, but the bottom of a fancy drinking glass or a decorative cookie press...
Davenport birthdays Dec. 9: Elias Wilkie, Denny Jorden, Bob Morrison, Elesha Johnston, Nathan Cursi Dec. 10: Mihoko Patterson, Denise Sharer Dec. 11: Maeby Peone, Abbi Rief, Arlene Strate Dec. 12: Maggie Easley-Cate, Cora Easley-Cate, Raven Wright Dec. 13: Patsy Brown, Heidi Stout, Krisah Plumb, Harrison Posey, Reid Van Buren Dec. 14: Jim Hedgcock Dec. 15: Dick Howard, Nicholas Branch, Kevin Hansen, Kendra Littell, Jennifer Zuber Davenport anniversaries Dec. 13: Gary and Lillian Phillips Dec. 14: John and Karen Carruth Dec....
DAVENPORT--Longtime Fire District No. 5 assistant chief Forrest Rief was recognized with a plaque in a surprise ceremony by Bob Johnson, Aaron Jacobsen, Chris Dodds and wife Jen Rief Tuesday, Dec. 6. Rief retired with 30 years of firefighting experience....
DAVENPORT-What started as local businesspeople taking their daily work breaks to enjoy a cup of coffee together decades and decades ago has evolved into a group of friends shooting the breeze rain, snow or shine at two local homes, but the goal remains the same: connections, friendship and a few jokes here and there. A group mostly consisting of retired men meets two days a week, spending usually about an hour sharing conversation over hot coffee. Tuesdays are at Bob Martin's...
HARRINGTON- Mr. and Mrs. Claus stopped by the beautifully lit Harrington Opera House during Hometown Christmas Saturday, Dec. 3. Many parents and youngsters seemed relieved that the sun was shining even if it was bitterly cold. Santa Claus asked each child what they wanted and was surprised to hear an iPhone 14 as he tucked the request on paper in his pocket. Mrs. Claus handed out goodie bags to each child after they visited with Santa. Karen Robertson took pictures of the...
HARRINGTON- Music teacher Seth Bergman conducted a music concert performed by elementary and secondary students at the local school Tuesday, Dec.6. Many of the youngest students dressed in reindeer antlers and fancy dresses, while a few wore festive sweaters. Christmas classics like "We Wish You A Merry Christmas" were sung by the youngest kids and "Ode to Joy" was played for the crowd by the older grades. A decently-sized crowd attended the 25-minute conce...
REARDAN–The Fox and Goat Ranch, a popular wedding venue, will host a special event for those with developmental disabilities to meet Santa Claus between 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10. The free event will be in Zack and Brandi Torkelson's barn at their ranch at 1127 North Ladd Road, northeast of town. Guests will be greeted by holiday music, festive lights and a Christmas tree. "Some kids have never had their picture taken with Santa," Brandi Torkelson said. "The mall is crowded,...
DAVENPORT-- Saturday night was an eventful evening at Pioneer Plaza as Hometown Christmas made a return for the first time in three years. Carols were sung, the tree was lit and hearty food was consumed. But the highlight of the evening was when Santa Claus arrived at the plaza in the town fire truck. Children's eyes grew wide as Santa descended from the truck. Santa was welcomed by all the children who surrounded Him with hugs and big smiles. Folks continued to join...
HARRINGTON— Santa will visit during the Hometown Christmas festivities Saturday, Dec. 3, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be many vendors in Memorial Hall to do Christmas shopping for those looking for something unique. Rebecca Hardy's Studio will provide music and other talented musicians will also be playing live music. Pictures with Santa will be from 10 a.m. to noon for the young ones in attendance. The Harrington School Band will be hosting a soup bar. The Chamber of Commerce will offer kids' crafts from 1 p.m. to 3 p...
ODESSA—Christmas Fest will return this year at the community center on Wednesday, Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The Odessa Junior Livestock 4-H club is hosting the event again this year and will have a hamburger booth set up. Local craft vendors will ensure that holiday shoppers have a choice of something homemade. Many other vendors will also have many holiday gift ideas. Live music will be going on throughout the day from local musicians. Last year, the elementary 1-4th graders sang under the direction of music teacher S...
Davenport birthdays Dec. 2: Scott Gamache, Greg Wilkie, Tristan Abbott Dec. 3: Carter McCowan, Bob Luiten ♱ Dec. 4: Christine Dickson, Jill Morrison, Trey Coffman, Dan Husky ♱ Dec. 5: Clif Warwick, Shannon Sewall Dec. 6: Todd Hargrave, Winston Telford Dec. 7: Amanda Boggs, Traci Linstrum, Addie Schneider Dec. 8: Amillia Harvey, Makaylah Katz, Gary Rosman, Ally Slahtasky Davenport anniversaries Dec. 6: Don and Arlene Strate Dec. 7: Pat and Kristi Abbott Reardan birthdays Dec. 5: Brandon Michels Dec. 8: Aaron Landreth Har...
ODESSA—Principal Jamie Nelson said The National Honor Society packed and delivered over 30 Thanksgiving baskets to community members at the School Board Meeting on Tuesday, November 22. The society inducted the following students: Collin Martin, Jacob Scrupps, Hayden Schuh, Melloney Deife, Lily Starkel, Mackenzie Lutz, Reegan Carstensen, Casen Watson and Holden Iverson. There is a current discussion amongst staff about future training opportunities to strengthen intervention programs for math and ELA. Staff is also d...
REARDAN–The school’s FFA program earned another state championship, this time in the Washington State Potato Judging contest held in Moses Lake on Nov. 16. Seventh and eighth graders from Rick Perleberg’s Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources class comprised the two teams that competed against 50 other FFA teams. Reardan’s team of Kelsey Koch, Colton Lonning, Levi Collier, Kashley Brown and Freedom LaMoureaux pitted their knowledge of russet potatoes against 230 other competitors and came out on top. The team of Paige Cushm...
DAVENPORT--Tanner Zaugg, son of Tyler and Aleisha Zaugg, an eighth-grade student at the middle school here, has taken the first step to becoming an internationally recognized artist by winning a local competition sponsored by the local Lions Club. Zaugg's poster was among more than 600,000 entries submitted worldwide in the 35th annual Lions International Peace Poster Contest. Lions Cub International is sponsoring the contest to emphasize the importance of world peace to young...
Turkey Bingo in Davenport, Odessa, Harington and Sprague....
Davenport birthdays Nov. 25: Alicia Wilson, Gary Reinbold † Nov. 26: Jean Parsons, Chloe Barta, Maverick Morcom Nov. 27: Tyson Heath, Jennifer Taylor Nov. 28: Cole Cursi, Tim Stromberger, Kamryn Mann Nov. 29: Sandy Morgan, Hannah Warwick, Penny Piper, Amy Jenness, Brayden Hale Nov. 30: Dan Rinehart, Andy Semprimoznik, Russ Miller, LaVon Stiles, Caleb Cox Dec. 1: Remy Easley-Cate, Ainsley Phillips, Gene Hinkey, Ernestine King, Andria Street, Janene Warner Davenport anniversaries Nov. 26: Jim and Kathy Hedgcock Nov. 29: Jeff a...
What are you thankful for this Thanksgiving?...
November and December are often filled with many family and community gatherings. Potluck meals call for easy transport and keep warm dishes. Pinterest and recipe blogs fill our lists with new recipes to try and meanwhile there are everyday meals to prepare. Scalloped potatoes are an easy side option for potluck meals and buffet tables. Buffet Scalloped Potatoes, a recipe that has been in my collection since 1978, has stood the test of time and adapted well to a variety of...
DAVENPORT--It sounds like a broken record, but another popular event is back after a three-year hiatus. This time, the event in question is Hometown Christmas, which is coming up in the city Saturday, Nov. 26...two days after Thanksgiving. All the classic events are back, including pictures with Santa, a tree lighting, Christmas caroling and dinner. Strate Funeral Home is sponsoring the tree lighting and candy canes Santa Clause will hand out to the eager youths (and youths...
Mike Strite (left) and Dan Verhuel (right) string lights at Pioneer Plaza in anticipation of next weekend's Hometown Christmas. Look for more in next week's paper....
Thanksgiving menus are on the minds of many area cooks. Turkey, beef roast, ham, or a combination? What sides and desserts will fit in range and refrigerator space? What oven dishes will cook in the meat standing time? Fresh turkeys should be kept refrigerated until ready to use. If you are brining a turkey, keep the brining bird refrigerated. A frozen turkey will need to be thawed under refrigeration, beginning 4 to 5 days before use, depending on size. Be sure to put a pan...
Summer and fall can stake their claim as road trip season, and even devoted drivers may admit that winter is generally a less desirable time to take to the open road. The elements factor heavily into that reputation, as fewer hours of daylight, snow and ice are just some of the variables that can make it less enjoyable, and potentially more dangerous, to drive in winter. In anticipation of adverse driving conditions, vehicle owners can take various steps to prepare their cars and trucks for winter. Upgrade your wiper blades....
Extreme winter weather can make vehicle breakdowns especially dangerous. The National Safety Council encourages drivers to be prepared at all times by keeping these items in the trunk: Properly inflatedspare tire, wheelwrench & tripod jack Jumper cables Multipurpose utility tool Flashlight & spare batteries Reflective triangles & brightly colored cloth Compass First-aid kit Nonperishable food Drinking water Reflective vest Car cell phone charger Fire extinguisher Duct tape Rain poncho Warm clot...
Winterizing your car entails more than just getting the studded tires out of the garage and rushing to have them installed. According to some commentators, there are a few basic preparations a driver should make before venturing out in the snow. Checking tire pressure every morning before you leave: Tire pressure tends to fluctuate with falling temperatures, even if your car is sheltered. That can result in reduced traction and deformities in the tire. Is your windshield wiper fluid rated for forecasted temperatures?...
Davenport birthdays Nov. 11: Tony Boggs, Andrew Cooper, Bryan Miller Nov. 12: Troy Morgan, Nathan Hopkins, Brad Cole, Jana Johnson Nov. 13: Patty Schreck, Brady Musgrave, Scott Liebing, Rhett Gunning Nov. 14: Jacob Kragt, Pam Hosking ♱ Nov. 15: Doug Janke, Selah Hupp, Vicki Morcom Nov. 16: Joy Emery, Jake Coffman, Jacee Odenrider, Kenzie Graber Nov. 17: Erica Winzer, Katy Fisk, Veronica Hollis, Caige Colbert Davenport anniversaries Nov. 14: Grant and Gina Zahajko, Gary and Peri Kersten Reardan birthdays Nov. 13: Casey N...
