Michael and Heather Youngquist, of Chicago, are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter Rose Olivia Youngquist on Nov. 19, 2016. She weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces, and was 20 inches long.Grandparents are Bob and Millie Youngquist, of Washington; Terry Belzer, of Mountain Home, Arkansas; and great-grandmother: Esther Bordwell, of Washington.
The Iowa 4-H Foundation announces the 2017 scholarship programs for 4?H?ers attending or planning to attend college fall 2017. The current scholarship program offers 90 scholarships worth $90,000.The various awards range in amounts from $500 to $3,500. Some of the scholarships are open to students pursuing any field of study, while others are open to students pursuing specific degrees in agriculture, food and ...
This week I received a phone call. On the other end of the phone was a woman who asked me, ?Would your church be willing to give Bethany a prayer shawl?? As she spoke I felt the tears streaming down from her eyes. I felt the pain she was feeling in her heart for the family who had lost their baby of 3 ½ months. I felt her seeking to reach out to the mother and father with love. I felt her wanting to share the ...
4-H and FFA beef project members are reminded of the Market Beef Weigh-In to be held Saturday, December 10, 8:30 ? 11 a.m. at the Kalona Sale Barn.Ten calves may be weighed in for the county fair and out-of-county events. Washington County Fair Market Beef classes include purebred steers, crossbred steers, produce steers (produce of heifer or cow project in a previous year project), returning bucket bottle ...
The First Assembly of God Church shared the weekly service with Halcyon House residents this past Sunday. Reverend W. David Watson shared the sermon titled, ?Beyond our Faults.? He shared scripture from Jeremiah 18:1-6 and 2 Timothy 2:20 with those in attendance. Reverend Watson also shared piano music for the worship service.Avalon House residents have been enjoying the many Christmas trees and decorations ...
Washington County Hospital and Clinics is pleased to announce the addition of James Schlichtmann, M.D. to the medical team at WCHC Medical Clinic. Dr. Schlichtmann began to see patients on Dec.1.?We are excited to welcome Dr. Schlichtmann to WCHC. He will be a great addition to our team of providers,? stated Brett Antczak, Chief Clinic Officer at WCHC. ?He brings with him a reputation for treating every patient ...
When you think winter holidays, do you envision cookies, pies and high-fat treats? Bulging waistlines and scale-tipping weight gain? Maybe it?s time to rethink what brings joy and happiness to you, your friends and family. Last December, NIH News in Health suggested over a dozen healthy holiday gifts. Here are a few more budget-friendly possibilities to help keep your loved ones active and healthy.Good food is ...
The annual garbage can stickers for 2017 are now available at Washington City Hall. The cost is $90.
The Washington Middle School parent/teacher conferences will be held from 3:45 to 7:15 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 8, in the gym. Please not the change in time.Due to the scheduling of a holiday concert at 7 p.m. at the high school conferences will be held earlier to enable parents to attend both events.If your are not able to attend during this time frame, you may email your student's teachers to set up a time to ...
The Washington Evening Journal counts down the days of December by taking pictures of children who have birthdays in December and who will be 5 years old or younger. Children accompanied by an adult may come to The Journal from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. A reporter will take a picture of the child by our Christmas tree. The photos will run in the paper on his or her birthday or as close to the ...
The Washington County Historical Society Executive Board met at 9 a.m., Nov. 17, at the Washington Public Library. Seven members attended. Presiding officer was Ferd Marie.A metal sign honoring Carlton Mangold has been placed on the grounds of Red Brick School. A location for the annual dinner in April was discussed. Election of officers for 2017 was held, with all current officers continuing: president, Ferd ...
Caryl Smith with son Nelson and Jacklyn hosted a Thanksgiving celebration dinner on Nov. 20. Bob Kiefer of rural Brighton grilled pork loins and chicken breasts. It was held at the Lake Darling Lodge, with 99 guests attending. They arrived from Brighton, Burlington, Des Moines, East Pleasant Plain, Richland, Rubio, Washington, Chicago, Illinois, and Florida. They also honored Cecil Chuck for her 100th birthday, ...
Washington County Extension and Outreach will be hosting a Beginning Young Farmers meeting from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Dec. 7, at the Washington County Extension Office.The meeting will focus on current ag market conditions for crops, livestock and farmland values and what to expect going forward. Dr. Chad Hart, Extension Crops Marketing Economist, Dr. Lee Schultz, and Dr. Wendong Zhang, Extension Economist specializ...
The family of Sylvester Fritz is holding a card shower in honor of his 85th birthday Sunday, Dec. 4.Cards may reach him at 1173 Spruce Avenue, Brighton, IA 52540.
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