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Excited for Heimatfest?
August 8, 2007 - 10:40am — Brandon
Heimatfest and the Jordan Car Cruise are only four weeks away. Are you excited? What’s your favorite part of Jordan’s hometown festival?
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I’m not going to be able...
Back to page topI’m not going to be able to go to Heimatfest this year, but the thing I’ll miss the most is the volleyball tournament. I’ve never played in it, but I’ve been amazed for the last two years at the level of play in this tourney. It’s really just fun to watch.
I dig the car cruise & the...
Back to page topI dig the car cruise & the fireworks, they seem to get bigger & better every year.
Is there a list of events &...
Back to page topIs there a list of events & times anywhere online yet? I checked the city website and it has 2006 schedule on it. I have friends that are coming to visit specifically for Heimatfest and we haven't located the schedule yet.
Molly - The Chamber of...
Back to page topMolly - The Chamber of Commerce has a schedule of events posted on their website:
http://www.jordanchamber.org/
Heimatfest schedule --...
Back to page topHeimatfest schedule -- here's the direct link: http://www.jordanchamber.org/heimatfest%20Schedule%202007.pdf. Thanks eribac.
Also, read about Heimatfest in tomorrow's print edition of your local newspaper.
(Mathias Baden is the editor of the Jordan Independent. He can be reached at editor@jordannews.com.)
Who's up for a tug of war?...
Back to page topWho's up for a tug of war? Read about it in the Sept. 6 print edition of the JI. Oh, and molly, the full schedule will be in the print edition, too. For your planning purposes, I'd say to come during the middle of the day and stay as late as you can.
(Mathias Baden is the editor of the Jordan Independent. He can be reached at editor@jordannews.com.)
The punt, pass, and kick...
Back to page topThe punt, pass, and kick competition was awesome. I wish I could do that again.
Punt = strained hammy Kick =...
Back to page topPunt = strained hammy
Kick = strained groin
Pass = Torn rotator cuff.
I'm getting old.
After writing a story about...
Back to page topAfter writing a story about the tug of war competition for this week’s Independent, I’m sad I’ll miss it. If I was here, I’d definitely get a team together and join up.
Texas Hold 'Em might be my...
Back to page topTexas Hold 'Em might be my gig. I'd play volleyball, but that'll take up most of the day -- and I have to take photos for your local newspaper. I'm also working at some food booths in the evening.
(Mathias Baden is the editor of the Jordan Independent. He can be reached at editor@jordannews.com.)
Sounds like you’ve got a...
Back to page topSounds like you’ve got a busy day. I’ll try to remember that while I cruise around on my moped.
Today, the car cruise...
Back to page topToday, the car cruise starts at 6:45 p.m., but registration starts at 5. I'd suggest getting here early to see the cars as they line up, completely filling several blocks of downtown streets. Enjoy.
(Mathias Baden is the editor of the Jordan Independent. He can be reached at editor@jordannews.com.)