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Ninety-three descendants of John Phillip and Gottliebie Crile met Sunday, July 30, 2017, for the 100th reunion at the Activity Building at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds. It was a day spent visiting, viewing photos and memorabilia from the past and meeting relatives for the first time.At 12:30 p.m., Robert Crane accompanied by Deb Johnson sang ?God Bless America,? and Loretta Diers offered a table prayer ...

A reception is being held to celebrate the 50th anniversary of George and Linda Leonard, Sunday, Aug. 13, 2017, in the West Chester School from 2-7 p.m. The couple were married Aug. 24, 1967, and are the parents of three children: Mike, Tony and Patrick.They also have six grandchildren.

The 81st annual Davison family reunion was held Aug. 6 at the Washington Community Center, with 28 attending.President Larry Swailes welcomed those attending, with Tim Davison giving the blessing before the potluck meal.Two births and one death were recorded.Those attending were: Thelma Wagner, Jack and Jan Kiesey, Jerry and Janice Flory, Krista Gaal, Ken Wagner, Rodney and Joyce Letts, all of Washington; ...

A Baby-sitting Basics Training Course was offered the week of July 31-Aug. 4 to help youth become responsible baby sitters.Special guests filled the week with their expertise.The first day Police Chief Greg Goodman talked about how to stay safe in a variety of situations and Joey Wallace discussed fire safety and gave each youth the opportunity to use a fire extinguisher.The second day, Lindsey Steen and Kaiya ...

AMES ? Elizabeth Stegemöller, an assistant professor of kinesiology at Iowa State University, established singing classes for people with Parkinson's disease in Ames, Waverly, Des Moines and Storm Lake. An upcoming music festival and concert will not only highlight the clients? musical talents, but also celebrate the strength they have built through song.Interest in the singing classes has exceeded what Stegemöll...

AMES ? Fruit trees can provide an abundance of nutritious, high quality, fresh fruit during the growing season. Surplus fruit can be preserved by freezing, canning, drying, or making preserves, juice, or wine. However, it can be difficult to know when to harvest them for full flavor and value.ISU Extension and Outreach horticulturists can help answer your questions about harvesting commonly grown tree fruits ...

Members of the Washington football team helped staff at Camp Reece set up various booths and then staffed those booths during the camp?s carnival Monday, July 24. Campers rotated through all the booths interacting with all the players. The booths included ring toss, balloon pop, dunk tank, petting zoo, can toss, and others.

Brooklin, Vincent, Preston and Ellasyn Jones of Wayland are excited to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their parents, Jami Kauffman and Cory Jones. Parents of the bride are Juanita Kauffman and the late Kenny Kauffman of Washington. Parents of the groom are Allen and Marlene Jones of Ainsworth. The couple has a September wedding planned.

By Grace King, Mt. Pleasant News The Mt. Pleasant Police Department kept busy on Monday as snow-related car accidents piled up.Around 3 p.m., there was a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of E. Washington and Prairie Ave. when Kyle Oliver, driving a 2003 Dodge traveling west, was struck by Jonathan Bean, driving a 1998 Dodge that had been traveling north.Officers determined Beam had stopped at the ...

Gifts and memorialsThe Last Tudor by Philippa Gregory, The Color of Fear by Marcia Muller, and The Promise of Dawn by Lauraine Snelling were given in memory of Marilyn Crandall by her family and friendsCrime Scene by Jonathan Kellerman was given in memory of George Lord by his family and friendsBird, Balloon, Bear by Il Sung Na, and What This Story Needs is a Band and a Clang by Emma J. Virjan were given in ...

The Washington Community School District Board of Education will meet in regular session at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 9, in Central Office at 404 West Main Street in Washington.Agenda items include: approve agenda; address conflict of interest; receive visitors; report of high school principal; consent items ? approve minutes and bills and financial reports, personnel, open enrollments, FY18 maintenance sharing ...

Preschool (4-year-old supplies)1 backpack large enough to fit a folder1 1/2-inch 3-ring binder4 rolls of paper towels2 pkgs. 5-ounce drinking cups1 package plastic spoons1 extra set of clean clothing (pants, shirt, underwear and socks)Preschool (4-day supplies)Required items:1 backpack (big enough to hold a large book)Reusable water bottle ? labeledStandard padded rest mat ? labeledExtra set of ...