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When setting off for kindergarten or first grade, a child may feel prepared with a backpack loaded with crayons, pencils and paper. But a good start in the classroom depends on more than just school supplies. Healthy hearing, vision, speech and language are key to success at school. If a child has problems in these areas, the sooner they?re spotted, the better they can be treated.Sometimes problems with senses, ...

The Washington Demon cheerleading squad performs during the Brighton homecoming parade Thursday morning.

Pat Stout was hostess to Fleur-de-Lis Club members and guest, Jan Boyd, on Thursday, Sept. 22, at 1:30 p.m. in the WSB Room at the Washington Public Library.A short business meeting was conducted by president, Nancy Kimmel. Roll call was answered with eight members and guest telling of their first bicycle or a bicycle experience. The secretary and treasurer?s reports were given for June by Linda Birney since the ...

On Tuesday, Sept. 20, The Tuesday Coffee Club met for lunch at the Bistro in Washington. Joan Leyden was the hostess to 14 members and one guest, Karen Arduser. The group welcomed Karen as a new member.Visiting was enjoyed by all prior to lunch. We were glad to have Rosemary Worley joining us again having been absent recently. A bright sunny day and nice warm weather for September was enjoyed.The next meeting ...

By Grace King, Mt. Pleasant News Mphatso Nguluwe began her presentation at First Presbyterian Church about the needs in her country of Malawi on Wednesday, Sept. 27, by joking about her height.?I'm not blessed with height, but very blessed with color,? she said with a laugh, engaging the audience immediately with her comic relief from the heavy topics she was about to dive into.Nguluwe shared with the ...

George F. Masson is celebrating his 99th birthday Sunday, Oct. 2. He is a lifelong resident of Washington.The family is hosting a card shower to honor his birthday. Cards may reach him at United Presbyterian Home Apt. 356, 1203 East Washington Street, Washington IA 52353.

The Wayland Class of 1956 met for its 60th class reunion at 11:30 a.m., Friday, Sept. 23.They had lunch at Pizza Ranch with 14 people present.Those attending were: Royden and Carol Boshart, Vernon and Karen Leichty, Gerald and Mary Jo Freyenberger, Karl Jones, Bill and Mildred (Arbogast) Wilson, Charles and Martha Wyse, Anna (Leighty) Lewis, Reid Orris and Betty Beenblossom.The afternoon was spent reminiscing ...

The Wayland High School Class of '48 held their 68th Class Reunion at Sassys Café (Wayland) on Saturday, Sept. 10, at 11:30 am.The table centerpiece had a bouquet of nine roses in memory of those who have died and a color picture of last years class reunion. After the meal, there was a Wayland Trivia game from the '40's which brought much discussion.A health report of those not in attendance, namely Delores ...

A reunion for Crane Valve employees will be held at 12:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 8 at the Pizza Ranch in Washington.

Learning to drive is a milestone in a young person?s life. Driving can bring freedom, especially in areas with little public transportation. But it also has its downside. Mile for mile, teenagers are involved in three times as many fatal crashes as more experienced drivers. Crashes are the leading cause of death for 16- to 20-year-olds nationwide. What makes young drivers more vulnerable to accidents and injuries ...

A Mediapolis motorist received a citation following a two-vehicle accident Sept. 23 at the intersection of East Washington and South Adams streets in Mt. Pleasant.Chase Parrott was cited for failure to obey a traffic control device. Parrott, according to the Mt. Pleasant Police Department's accident report, was driving a 2000 Mazda, owned by James Chase of Mediapolis, east on Washington Street and approaching ...

By Brooks Taylor, Mt. Pleasant News Andrew Krogmeier will farm approximately 27 acres of county-owned ground north of East Lake Park for the next three years.Krogmeier has farmed the ground the past three years and submitted the lone bid to continue the practice.Krogmeier's bid of $180 per acre was opened by Henry County supervisors at the board's regular meeting.The monthly report of Sarah Berndt, county ...