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Sights and sounds of Christmas are everywhere this week as residents sit near the wood fireplace in the Parlor and nibble on warm drinks and sweet treats.Residents joined in singing music of the season Monday morning with song leader Connie Bauer accompanied by Mary Atwood on the piano. It was a full house. Connie gave new meaning to The Twelve Days of Christmas as she recited a Biblical meaning to each of the ...

The Brighton United Church shared the weekly service with Halcyon House residents this past Sunday. Pastor Rick Zickefoose, shared the sermon titled ?God?s Love.? He shared Scripture from John 3:16 with those in attendance. Eva Gallagher shared beautiful piano music for the worship service.Avalon residents have enjoyed the holidays with festivities filled with food, fun, friendship and lots of musical entertainme...

The December meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary Leon Beatty Post 29 met Dec. 13, at the Washington County Ambulance Barn, with six members attending. President Sue Gilmere called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. The prayer was given by Dixie Young, and the Pledge of Allegiance and reading of the Preamble for God and Country were said by all.There were no additions or corrections of the minutes, which were ...

Tuesday Coffee Club met at 9 a.m., Dec. 20, for breakfast at The Frontier Restaurant. Mary Jane Shaffer was the hostess to the ten members present.Before and after a bountiful breakfast much visiting and sharing was enjoyed. Christmas plans with members? families were among the main topics with some traveling and some having had their family gatherings this last weekend. Food discussion and menu plans always ...

AMES ? Christmas trees and poinsettias are popular, colorful additions to homes during the holiday season. But what happens to them when the holidays are over? Are they thrown to the curb or stuffed in a trash can? They don?t have to be. Here are some great alternative ideas to handle holiday plants following the season.What can I do with the Christmas tree after the holidays?After the holidays, recycle or ...

Dan Conrad, a representative from the Knights of Columbus in Washington, presents a check in the amount of $1,727.72 to David Hoffman, President of WCDC Inc.

A pair of vehicle-deer accidents were investigated last week by Henry County Sheriff's deputies.The first accident was Oct. 25 when Kelly Bailey, Winfield, reported that she struck a deer while driving a 2015 Kia. The accident happened on Highway 34 near the Henry-Des Moines County line.There were no injuries and damage to Bailey's vehicle was listed at $2,000.A van-deer accident happened Oct. 26 in the 1100 ...

A Rome woman was arrested Oct. 27 following an alleged assault in the 100 block of East Market Street in Rome.Kristina Carver, 28, was charged with fifth-degree criminal mischief and simple assault, both simple misdemeanors.A criminal charge is merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.

The United Presbyterian Women held their Christmas Tea on Dec. 7 with 17 people attending. Betty Colby lit the Christ candle and members recited the PW Purpose. Moderator June Asper led in prayer. Circle III served cookies and tea around decorated tables.June gave a little history of the Least Coin tradition while a person from each circle shook out the pennies that had been collected over the past year. The ...

Southeast Iowa Symphony Chamber Orchestra will perform at 7 p.m., Friday, Dec. 23, in the United Presbyterian Church in Washington located at 209 E Main Street.Join then for this Pre-Christmas Eve celebration with an amazing variety of seasonal, classical and folk music. The 11 member SEISO Chamber Orchestra will be joined by guest artist soprano Donna DeBose and countertenor Antonio Souza. The concert will also ...

It is Christmastime again, and the Washington Church of God will once again be hosting their annual Christmas dinner on Sunday, Dec. 25, Christmas Day. They will be serving ham and turkey with all the trimmings. This is one of the ways that we celebrate Christmas and share the love of God and our love with each other. We will begin serving at noon and will go to 2 p.m. We invite you to come and be our guests on ...

The Walnut Women?s Club met at 7 p.m., Dec. 15, at the home of Angie Peiffer, with nine members answering roll call by telling ?A Christmas Memory.? Mary Ann Pacha called the meeting to order, Joyce Letts read the secretary?s report and Carolyn Bollman gave the treasurer?s report. Everyone was reminded to bring items for HACAP for the March meeting. Officers elected for the coming year are: president, Kate Pacha; ...