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The Lloyd and Bessie Loeffler family met at the Pizza Ranch at noon Oct. 16, for a reunion. Carol Malichky organized the reunion and 25 people attended. Those who attended were Marvin Crile, Linda Boston, Dave Draheim, Robert Crane, Connie Bauer, Randy and Connie Stannard, Carol Malichky, Doug and Marcella Loeffler, Nathan, Renee, Creighton and Dawson Guy, Olivia Postl, Jacob Hennigan, Diana Schneider, Norma ...

The United Presbyterian Women held their Fall Dessert Gathering at 1 p.m., Oct. 5. Pat Johnson lit the Christ candle and moderator June Asper opened the meeting with the Serenity prayer by St. Francis of Assisi. June presented Jane Fehr with a thank-you gift for her past service as moderator. The program began with reports on the missionaries supported by the circles. Circle III?s missionaries are the Callisons, ...

The Washington Middle School will be having picture retakes at 10 a.m., Oct. 26.Any student who missed the original picture day should plan to have their picture taken Oct. 26.Students who were not happy with their pictures can bring the picture package with them on retake day and their photo will be taken free of charge. If students are still unhappy with their retake picture, Lifetouch will gladly refund ...

Marion ?Junior? Farrier of Fairfield turned 91 years old Thursday.A card shower is planned to help him celebrate, as he loves to receive mail. Cards can be sent to him at 2235 Business Highway 34, Apt. 9, Fairfield 52556.Mr. Farrier was born Oct. 13, 1925, the oldest of 10 children. He has lived in the Brighton and Fairfield area most of his life, and retired from Louden Manufacturing in Fairfield.Mr. Farrier, ...

Adam Todd of Troop 242 of Washington has achieved the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout. A ceremony and reception was held Sept. 3, at the United Methodist Church in Washington.Adam is the son of Mike and Teresa Todd of Washington, the grandson of Bob and Elaine Todd of Washington, and Herman and Jean Theobald of Muscatine.He has earned 37 merit badges during his 12-year scouting career and has held such ...

AMES ? While farmers work in the fields to harvest their crops, home gardeners can do the same. With luck there?s more than anyone can use in a week or two, which means storage is needed.Iowa State University Extension and Outreach horticulturists can help answer questions about storing produce and maximizing its potential. To have additional questions answered, contact the ISU Hortline at 515-294-3108 or ...

A special worship called "Encounter" will be held at 6 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 22, at ONEighty Teen Center, located at 604 South Iowa Avenue in Washington.This is a worship service open to all ages and all denominations. Hymns, choruses and new songs will be sung.

Do not let your adorning be external?the braiding of hair and the putting on of gold jewelry, or the clothing you wear? but let your adorning be the hidden person of the heart with the imperishable beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which in God?s sight is very precious. This Scripture from 1 Peter 3:3-4 is a very good reminder to each one of us. It is not about our makeup, hair style, bling or skinny jeans ...

On Thursday evening the Zion Christian Fellowship group came in to sing for us. This talented group of singers was led by Michael Martin along with 14 adults and 12 youth. After the program they went around the room introducing themselves and talking with the residents. Everyone enjoyed the musical program.Halcyon House has been decorating this week for the ghouls and goblins that will be coming for Halloween ...

Greg and Jackie Morrow of Wayland are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Alanna, to Dakota Knerr, son of Jackie and Theresa Knerr of Brighton.Alanna is a 2011 graduate of WACO High School and 2014 graduate of Indian Hills Community College. She is a registered nurse at OB GYN Associates of Iowa City and Coralville.Dakota is a 2009 graduate of Washington High School. He is employed as a ...

The "Spoken 4 Quartet" of Branson, Missouri, will be in concert at 6 p.m., Oct. 15, at Lower Deer Creek Mennonite Church.New songs and old time-favorites will be played.One group member will speak about how he had to deal with suicide in his immediate family.A free-will offering will be taken.

Sunday, Oct. 16, is the last opportunity to see the vintage wedding exhibits at the Conger House Museum. The items on display are on loan by local residents or are from the Washington County Historical Society Collection and include dresses (the oldest is from 1840), cake toppers, tableware, pictures and more. You may also visit the 13 exhibit rooms featuring historical county artifacts pertaining to businesses, ...