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The Chilcote Questers met on Oct. 5. The meeting called to order at 7:15 with six present.Minutes of the September meeting were read and approved. The treasurer's report indicated the same balance as in September. There was no correspondence.Donna Proudfit is moving back to Washington. She is interested in books for the library.It was discussed to bring Gift Baskets for the Christmas fundraising auction and ...

The family of Martha Lowe invite you to help her celebrate her 95th birthday on March 4 with a card shower.Birthday wishes may be sent to her at: 707 South Iowa Avenue, Washington, IA 52353.

WAPELLO ? The Iowa Pork Industry Center and Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will offer training for pork producers and others who need certification in the Transport Quality Assurance program. One TQA certification session has been set for March 20 in Louisa County.Louisa County office manager Michele Hemphill said the session will be held at the Louisa County Extension Office at 317 Van Buren St. ...

Thirty-two first-and second-graders from Stewart Elementary successfully completed the first 4-H Kids in The Kitchen Club on Feb. 22. They celebrated their learning at the last meeting by sorting many foods into the Healthy MyPlate, measuring ingredients and then preparing their own protein quesadilla with all the fixings.Kids in the Kitchen is a new after school 4-H Clover Kid club teaching members to have ...

The Washington County Fair Swine Committee is in preparation for the spring weigh-in for production swine. New this year for the 2018 Washington County Fair, youth will have the opportunity to also show in a production gilt class. It is modeled exactly after the production barrow class in previous years. Participation in the production swine division is optional for all exhibitors. Those wanting to participate ...

The weekly church service was provided by Dan Drost representing the Reformed Presbyterian Church. The sermon was titled ?One God, One Mediator.? Scripture from 1 Timothy 2:5-6 was shared with those in attendance in the Epworth Chapel.Halcyon House hosted a Heart-Healthy Luncheon on Friday, Feb. 16, in the Marshall Game Room in honor of Heart Health month. Madori Gingrich, Washington County Hospitals and Clinics ...

Saturday, Feb. 17, was hoppin' at the Washington County Fairgrounds with rabbits, 4-H'ers, 4-H parents, and 4-H volunteers. The 4-H Rabbit Workshop drew over 20 4-H'ers and parents to learn and share about the rabbit project area.The event was hosted by rabbit superintendent David Moeller, 4-H rabbit committee and senior 4-H rabbit showmen Ellie Bell, Sophie Bell, Kyleigh Dolan, and Ellie Todd. Several different ...

Chapter MX P.E.O. met at the home of Kathleen Almelien Monday, Feb. 19. President Jane Cuddeback conducted the business meeting. Barbara Liebe announced that Rebecca Widmer would be the hostess for the March meeting and that the theme for the new program year would be MiX it up in P.E.O. The budget for the upcoming year was presented by the committee of Barbara Liebe, Shirley Pfeifer and Julia Gamon. A Memorial ...

Washington County 4-H was excited to add a new speciality club this year called the 4-H Clover Cookers Club. This group is learning about kitchen safety, healthy food substitutions, reading recipes, accurate measuring, and this past weekend they focused on hosting and serving others at their Family Valentine Dinner.The group sent special invitations, collected RSVPs, prepared the spaghetti and meatball dinner, ...

Birthday treats in the Town Center Monday morning were offered by Carla Carter. Carla was joined by many neighbors and friends as they gathered at coffee hour for fun, socializing and treats.David Horsey gifted us with another Amaryllis bulb in order to test our green thumbs and see if we could bring it to bloom. Voila, it worked. We now have a four-blossomed Amaryllis flower in beautiful variegated shades of ...

Washington County Farm Bureau supports the Washington County 4-H program in many ways all throughout the year. They recently donated $2 toward every 4-H members' enrollment fees for the 2016-2017 year. This $800 donation helps keep enrollment fees affordable for more families to participate. Amy Green, Washington County Extension 4-H/Youth Coordinator, accepts donation check from Washington County Farm Bureau ...

Chapter DL T.T.T. met Feb. 12, at the home of Phyllis Eisele. Co-hostess was Ellen Anderson Keiffer. Fifthteen members attended.Kim Prier presented information received on State Convention to be held April 13-14, in Pella. Delegates need to be registered by March 15. The delegates selected are Robyn Lamb and Phyllis Eisele. Alternates are Lea Smothers and Janet Peterson.Phyllis Eisele reported on the nut sales. ...