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On Nov. 3, Lawrence Swift will turn 95.The family is planning a card shower for him to celebrate. Cards may be sent to 2140 West Main Street, Washington, IA 52353.

Come spend the morning with Washington County 4-H on Dec. 3 from 9 a.m. ? noon learning about a variety of project areas through hands-on practice, building and creating. Washington County 4-H is hosting this first ever Project Extravaganza for any youth fourth grade and older. Sessions include the following project areas: welding, chalk paint, sewing, cake decorating, flower arranging and theater. For full ...

The Crawfordsville Wednesday Study Club met the afternoon of Oct. 19, and "Followed the Signs" to Hal Colliver's display of old-time gas pumps and advertising near West Chester. Eleven members enjoyed viewing the collection of vintage gas pumps and signs on the outside and inside of his farm buildings. Mr. Colliver was there to greet the club and answer any questions they had about his collection.The group then ...

These pumpkins were submitted for the Washington Public Library?s Festival of Pumpkins. Patrons were asked to paint or carve a pumpkin after their favorite book character.

Pictured from left are Virginia Bordwell, Wilfred Vittetoe, Tony Redlinger and Jim Redlinger at the recently opened county dump site in June 1990.

This week is Red Ribbon Week at Washington Middle School. A banner on one of the display cases reminds students to ?Be Drug Free.?

The Washington Church of God is going to observe a day of prayer and fasting on Nov. 7. This will be a time of prayer for our nation and for this coming election. This is truly a time when we need God?s guidance and His hand to be upon us and with us as we face the coming times. To me, we are in one of the most crucial times that our nation has ever faced.We would like to invite anyone who would come and spend ...

The family of Georgia Miksch is having a card shower for her birthday. She turns 94 Oct. 27.Birthday wishes may reach her at 2885 Redwood Avenue, Washington, IA 52353.

Marie Lowe will be 100 Nov. 3. She was born in Crawfordsville and lived there her entire life until moving to Parkview Home in Wayland.She and her husband, Dude, farmed and raised five children. They have 10 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.The family is planning an open house from 2 to 4 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 20, at the United Church in Crawfordsville. If you can't come she would love a card. You may send ...

The Faith Baptist Church shared the weekly service with Halcyon House residents this past Sunday. Lay Minister David Miller shared the sermon titled ?God is Love.? He read various different Scriptures to those in attendance. Eva Gallager served as the pianist.Avalon Residents enjoyed a World Series luncheon on Tuesday. Hotdogs with all the fixings: chili, sauerkraut, pickle relish, onions, cheese, ketchup and ...

The public is invited to a concert presented by musician Glenn Henriksen at 1:30 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 30, in the sanctuary of the Washington United Methodist Church.Henriksen is an accomplished, versatile pianist and organist. His repertoire includes classical ragtime, blues and jazz, standards, pop and rock, country, Latin, gospel and sacred. His lifetime experience in many musical genres has enabled him to ...

Washington County 4-H continues to accept and welcome new members this fall season to the 4-H and Clover Kid programs. After the first annual 4-H Find Out Night held Oct. 24 in conjunction with Washington Chamber?s Oktober Madness events, Amy Green, Washington County 4-H/Youth Coordinator, was pleased with the questions and information presented to new families.?As 4-H staff, volunteers and members, we know 4-H ...