It is late July and that means most of the corn has tasseled. Dry conditions during the tasseling had farmers on edge. However, some of the fears were alleviated Thursday night when the region received its first meaningful rain in weeks. Mt. Pleasant received over two inches of rain and in the New London area, there were reports of nearly four inches.
Peg Gerot was hostess to the Log Cabin Questers on May 5, at her apartment at Halcyon House in Washington. Eight members and Peg?s daughter were present. Sheila Gerot presided over the business meeting. Dues were paid by 10 members. Treasurer Norma Stutsman, gave the treasurers? report. She will send membership dues to the Iowa State Quester organization for 10 members. Log Cabin project funds will be given to ...
The Washington High School Class of 1960 will meet at 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, May 18, at the Kalona Brewing Company, located at 405 B Avenue.All classmates, spouses and friends of the class are encouraged to attend.
The Alpha Chi Chapter of DKG met at the Crawfordsville School for a catered meal on May 4.The present officers will remain in their office for the 2016-2018 biennium.June 1st was the day selected to go to the U.P. Home and interview residents. Information and pictures of interviewees will be entered in the scrapbook.Two members are planning on attending the state convention in Dubuque June 10 to 12.The next ...
Alannah McLain won three top awards in the Henry County Fair Poultry Show. McLain showed the champion rooster, best egg production and best breeding birds.Becca Strothman had the best of class broiler project and Ben Schlatter notched reserve champion honors. Rachel Kuckes exhibited the best hobby/game birds.Ribbon winners included the following:Breeding chickens, red, Rachel Kuckes.Bantam chickens, bantam ...
Anna Beckman exhibited the grand champion doe in the Henry County Fair?s Goat Show. Camden Buffington had the reserve champion doe.Other major winners included Willow Barton with the senior doe champion; Gabe Wilson took the reserve ribbon in that class.Beckman also had the yearling doe champion and Buffington?s goat was reserve champion.The champion junior doe award went to Allie McArtor with Beckman notching ...
Briana-Sue Schlatter and Brady Loyd took home the top prizes in the fair sheep show. Schlatter showed the grand champion market lamb and Loyd had the reserve.Schlatter also added the senior showmanship trophy to her winnings. Sarah Cross copped the intermediate showmanship and Carter Loyd was the to junior showman.In the other classifications, C. Loyd had the Scounty-born champion and Schlatter the home-born ...
Erika Laws and Andrew Custer are excited to announce their upcoming marriage. Erika is the daughter or Rick and Tracy Laws of Washington and Vicki Laws of Sturgis, South Dakota. Andrew is the son of the late Richard Custer and Jayne Custer of Wayland. Erika is a 2006 graduate of Washington High School and a 2007 graduate of Capri College. She is currently employed as an Operations Coordinator at Cambridge ...
The Highland School Board will meet at 6 p.m., Wednesday, May 11, in the high school boardroom for a work session.The only item on the agenda is discussion on personnel items with school attorney Joe Holland.At 7 p.m., the Highland School Board will meet in a special meeting.The only item on the agenda is discussion/action on district personnel.
Each year the Optimist Club of Washington sponsors a night to recognize students in the community. Teachers of the Washington High School vote on a student who shows outstanding abilities to receive an award provided by the Optimist Club of Washington.This year?s recipient was Addie Pacha, daughter of Kerrie Willis and Curt Pacha.
With the growing popularity of gluten-free products at your local grocery store, you may have wondered if you should avoid eating gluten. Sidestepping gluten can be a lifestyle choice for many. But for those with a condition known as celiac disease, it?s a medical necessity.Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley, rye, and sometimes oats?ingredients often used in breads, pastas, and desserts. Some people get ...
Congratulations to Karen Dennler, the winner of the door prize at the April 16 open house at the old school on the Washington County Fairgrounds. The old school is where the open exhibits are displayed during the Washington County Fair. Thank you to everyone who attended the open house and supported the Green Acres 4-H Club.New this year the Washington County Fair Open Exhibits will have two check-in times for ...
Chapter MX, P.E.O. met May 2 at 7:30 p.m. at the home of Jane Cuddeback. President Jane Cuddeback conducted the business meeting. Eleven members responded to roll call. The Exemplification of Initiation was held. Committee reports were given. Several members offered suggestions for the good of the chapter and contributed to the brag box. The next meeting will be June 6 at 7:30 p.m. at the home of Helen Slechta.
A regular meeting of Chapter J of P.E.O. was held on May 5, at 6:30 p.m. at the Morrison Center of Halcyon House with Carol Winga and Lois Greiner serving as co-hostesses.The program preceded the business meeting. Jane Davis shared a very enthusiastic and informative program about RAGBRAI, past and present. RAGBRAI stands for Register?s Annual Bike Ride Across Iowa and began in 1973 involving a few hundred ...
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