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Bianca Albright and Jacob Albright, of Fort Madison, are happy to announce the birth of their daughter Sophia Ann Albright, born Aug. 16, 2017.She is welcomed by her sister, Ava Lynn Marie Albright.The grandparents are Tammy and the late Dennis Albright, of Washington, and Sue and William Moyers of Fort Madison.The great-grandparents are Ramona and Clifford Moyers, of Burlington, Sandra Klopp of Wellman, and ...

Elizabeth Reschly and Greg Wolfe, of Washington, are happy to announce their upcoming wedding.Reschly is the daughter of Todd Reschly and Jennie and Duane Gerot. She graduated from Washington High School in 2005, graduated from La James Cosmetology School in 2006 and works at Looking Glass Hair Salon in Washington.Wolfe is the son of Donald Wolfe and Charlotte and Case Pierce. He graduated from Washington High ...

Donna Orris, of Washington, will be 90 years old Oct. 2.Well-wishes may reach her at 31 Linden Lane Washington, IA 52353.A family celebration will take place the weekend of Oct. 6.

Heather Youngquist, 2001 graduate of Washington High School, will be performing as part of a special recital called ?The Three Iowa Sopranos.? This event will take place Sunday, Oct. 1, at 4:30 p.m. at the Washington Area Performing Arts and Events Center (WAPAEC).Heather, a 2001 Washington High School graduate, is a professional lyric soprano soloist recently located in Chicago but now based in southeast Iowa. ...

School pictures will be taken at Washington High School Tuesday, Sept. 26, starting at 7:45 a.m., in the Commons/PE hallway for freshmen, sophomores and juniors. In addition, any senior who is not having their picture taken professionally should plan to have his or hers taken at this time so the yearbook will be complete. Students attending Kirkwood first block should come to the school before going to Kirkwood ...

People deal with difficult feelings in all sorts of ways. They may talk with friends, go work out, or listen to music. But some people may feel an urge to hurt themselves when distressed. Harming or thinking about harming yourself doesn't mean you have a mental disorder. But it is an unhealthy way to cope with strong feelings. Finding new ways to cope can help you get through difficult times.Some unhealthy ways ...

Kids face a lot of challenges as they grow up: Learning how to make and keep friends, get homework done and have fun while staying safe. But children today are now confronting a growing, oversized problem that puts them at risk for a host of lifelong medical conditions. That problem is childhood obesity.Kids won't be able to tackle this one on their own. Fortunately, there's a lot that families and communities ...

On Sept. 14, seven members of the Walnut Women's Club met at 3:30 p.m. at Repurpose It for a club tour of some Washington shops. At the five different places visited, something of everyone's interest was found. These were wooden furniture, seasonal decorations, antique items for the home, various collectibles ? especially many, many cookie jars ? at Box Car Treasures, clothing and jewelry, religious items, food ...

The Chilcote Questers met Thursday, Sept. 7. at the Washington Public Library with 11 in attendance.President Mary Levy called the meeting to order with roll call answered by one's favorite barn style.Minutes of the May meeting were read by Virginia McCurdy and approved on motion of Pat F., seconded Wendy Langan, including corrections.The treasurer's report was given and approved and a bill to Timeless Charm ...

The family of George Masson would like you to join them in celebrating his 100th birthday, Oct. 2, with a card shower. Mr. Masson has been a lifelong resident of Washington.Cards and memories may reach him at 1205 East Washington Street, Apt. 356, Washington, IA 52353.

The Crawfordsville Lions Club met at 6:30 p.m., Monday, Sept. 11, at the United Church of Crawfordsville for the annual Installation Banquet. In attendance were Arvid and Joan Anderson, Scott and Jeanne Davis, Darrell and Mary Egli, Randy Finke, Larry and Donna Fletcher, Joel and Luetta Greene, David and Lisa Jewell, Craig and Rachel Koehler, Gene and Betty Lintz, Larry and Nancy Love, Gene and Pat Miller, Lance ...

Winifred Fritz was visited by her daughter Mary and Joel Boatright of Fairfield on Sept. 10. They were joined by Mary's children, J.D. and Becky Hollingsworth of Packwood, and Bridget Hollingsworth of Fairfield.The Mary Circle of the Brighton United Church met Oct. 12 at the home of Shirley Schooley. Seven members were present. The lesson was on Miriam, from the book of Exodus. Their next meeting will be on Oct. ...