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There are many recipes on the Internet that encourage putting frozen food directly into a slow cooker. This is not safe. The USDA does not recommend the ~ process because it provides an excellent opportunity for bacteria to grow as the food slowly makes its way through the temperature danger zone.Instead, take the food out of the freezer at least one night before you want to prepare the meal and allow it to thaw ...

A congregate meal is planned for Thursday, Sept. 29, at St. Joseph/Cabrini Church in East Pleasant Plain. (Please note the change in date, since it is one week later than the usual schedule.)Serving will start at 11:30 a.m. On the menu are pork steak, mashed potatoes, green beans, corn, dressing, super salad bar, bread, pie, and cream puffs. All ages are welcome. Bingo will be played after the meal.Reservations ...

Gerald and Rosemary Pacha?s family were visiting over Labor Day. Son Jeff and Michelle Pacha and family of Wichita, Kansas, and daughter Jennifer and Brian Phillips and family of Johnston spent the weekend. Gerald paraded his tractor each day at Old Thresher?s. Grandson Ryan Pacha of Kansas got to ride with Grandpa Gerald and drive the tractor each day. On Sunday, grandson Ames Phillips of Johnston took his turn ...

Dana Mottet, daughter of Daniel and Barbara Mottet of Brighton, and Bill Elam, son of Michael and Wanda Elam of Brashear, Missouri, were married Saturday, July 16, 2016, at the First Presbyterian Church in Kirksville, Missouri. The Reverend Carrol Davenport, Transitional Pastor, Trinity Episcopal Church, officiated the 3:30 p.m. ceremony.The bridesmaids were Tiffany Braun of Kirksville, friend of the bride, and ...

Chapter MX, P.E.O. met at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 12 at the home of Rebecca Widmer. Thirteen members were present. Chaplain Kathleen Almelien gave devotions. President Jane Cuddeback led the business meeting. Treasurer Barbara Liebe gave the financial report. A candidate was proposed for an Educational Loan. Several members had suggestions for the good of the chapter. Karen Moenck presented an interesting program on ...

The Mt. Pleasant Zone of the Lutheran Women?s Missionary League (LWML) will hold their annual Fall Rally on Saturday, Oct. 8, at Zion Lutheran Church, 1000 Maurer St., Wilton. Registration and coffee begins at 8:30 a.m. The meeting and program is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Lunch is included. The theme of the rally is ?Be kind and compassionate? based on Ephesians 4:32. The keynote speaker is Mr. Don ...

Several 4-H members hit the pavement shopping downtown Washington Saturday, Sept. 17, with the 4- H Fall Fashion 101 Workshop. This first-time workshop started with important lessons on the element of line used in clothing, led by 4-H clothing superintendent Heather Marek, and how that plays a role in what an outfit looks like.They visited Jaz? It Up! to learn from owner Aimee Enfield about the importance of ...

I admit that I get pretty excited when a package arrives from Amazon containing some new book that I?ve ordered. I agree with Drew Barrymore who once said, ?You can never, never have too many books.? The problem is, I keep running out of bookshelves! Every now and then I have to get rid of some of the books on my shelves in order to make room for the new.The same could be said to be true about our lives. Most of ...

By Rod Boshart, Gazette Des Moines Bureau DES MOINES ? Iowa's insurance commissioner said Friday he has lost faith in Congress' ability to fix the nation's health care system.Moreover, he believes it would be better if federal money was distributed among states as block grants so officials closer to the people most affected by the uncertainty could take needed action.Commissioner Doug Ommen said there are a ...

Washington County 4-H would like to recognize those volunteers who have had a large impact on 4-H this year and in the past. These adult awards will be presented at the 4-H Award Family Fun Night Nov. 12.Five awards will be given out: Friend of 4-H, Partner in 4-H, 4-H Volunteer of the Year, 4-H Alumni, and 4-H Family of the Year. Nominations for these awards can come from anyone in Washington County or a part ...

The Kiwanis AM?ers will end their fiscal year Sept. 30, with record revenues. In the past year, the club received approximately $22,000 from fundraising to support 20 local community projects. Some of the community projects include Secret Santa, Relay for Life, Kids Against Hunger, the Kiwanis Middle School Builders Club, Kirkwood Scholarships, the Sunset Park annual Easter Egg Hunt with Hy Vee, the University of ...

Washington County 4-H?ers are reminded the deadline for Special Awards, Community Service Award and CBI Bank and Trust 4-H Participation Awards is Oct. 1.All 4-H members may apply for the new CBI Bank and Trust 4-H Participation Awards as a Participant of Merit or a Participant of Excellence with the one page application form available online and due to the Extension Office by Oct. 1.Senior age 4-H?ers (10-12 ...