Hills Bank's Classroom for Cash program presented the Highland Community School District with $1,187.08 at its board meeting last week. The money will be used toward the district's technology fund.Pictured above are Highland School Board president Kevin Engle and board member Cindy Michel with the check.
"Deutsche Weihnachten," a Christmas celebration, will be held at Zion Lutheran Church in Iowa City at 4 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 20.The service will be conducted entirely in the German language featuring Christmas lessons and carols. The Rev. Dr. Ken Jones will give the sermon. A reception will be held following the service. The public is invited to attend.
The Walnut Women?s Club met Dec. 10, at the home of Susan Pacha. Ten members were present.Barb Lukavsky called the meeting to order. Roll call was answered by members? telling their favorite TV program and why. The secretary?s report was read by Angie. Also, Angie read a thank-you note from Lending Hands. Election of officers was held. New officers are: president, Mary Ann Pacha; vice president, Kate Pacha; ...
At the conclusion of the Washington County Beef Weigh-in on Dec.14, 89 Washington County 4-H?ers and FFA members have enrolled and weighed in 173 market beef animals for the 2015-2016 year. According to Amy Green, 4-H/Youth Coordinator, others will continue to enroll through surrounding county weigh-ins held later this month and next.4-H?ers and FFA members had the option of nominating market beef for State Fair ...
The Jackson Jets 4-H club held their annual Christmas party at the Halcyon House on Dec. 13, at 3 p.m. Members and residents played Bingo together and enjoyed getting to know one another while winning prizes and having fun. Refreshments of cookies and juice were enjoyed by all.
Theresa Hora was hostess to Fleur-de-Lis Club members for their annual salad luncheon on Dec. 10, at 12:30 p.m. Members brought a variety of salads and Theresa served a tasty casserole and ham. Table favors were painted snowmen, reindeer and Santa?s from baby food jars and each place setting had a Christmas cookie cutter with a napkin placed through it. Members enjoyed sitting around her kitchen table with ...
Dan Conrad, president of The Knights of Columbus, presented a $1,470 check to Michael Andrew, president of the WCDC, a not-for-profit that assists people with disabilities. The check was given Friday, Dec. 11, at the WCDC facility, located at 1425 West Fifth Street in Washington.
Chapter MX, P.E.O. met Dec. 7, at 7:30 p.m. at the home of Julia Gamon. Fourteen members were in attendance. President Marjorie Lins conducted the business meeting. Reports were given by committee chairpersons. The 2016-2017 finance, nominating and program committees were appointed. Treasurer Barbara Liebe reminded members that dues are payable. Lynda Jarrard is planning a social meeting for January. The next ...
Jessica Farrier of the ONEighty Teen Center (formerly Hamakua Place) presented a program on the center's activities to the Kiwanis AM'ers Friday morning. Kiwanis member Pat Smith presents Farrier with a $500 donation to the teen center.
Jack Quigley, of Washington, will be celebrating his 80th birthday on Friday, Dec. 18. To help him celebrate his family, Margaret, Jay, Christal, Mason and Trevor, are requesting a card shower in his honor. Cards can be sent to his home at 713 S. Second Ave. Washington, IA 52353.
Mary and George Reihner, of South Carolina, were happy to welcome Oliver Bern, 6 pounds 1 ounce, and McKinley Siena, 6 pounds 6 ounces, to their family Nov. 2, 2015.Grandparents are Bob and Peggy Helscher and great grandmothers are Letha Statler and Dorothy Helscher, all of Washington.
Chapter MX, P.E.O. met December 7 at 7:30 p.m. at the home of Julia Gamon. Fourteen members were in attendance. President Marjorie Lins conducted the business meeting. Reports were given by committee chairpersons. The 2016-2017 Finance, Nominating, and Program committees were appointed. Treasurer Barbara Liebe reminded members that dues are payable. Lynda Jarrard is planning a social meeting for January. The next ...
Nathaniel McAtee, son of Christian and Cassandra McAtee, was born on Dec. 7 in Washington. His mom, Cassandra, is holding him in the picture above.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. ...
Betty Osincup was in the audience for the Mid-Prairie Madrigal last Sunday. Her grandson, Ben Chapman, made this grandma proud.Doris Sinn joined Mary Ellen Saforek for lunch on Wednesday in the Gardenview Dining Room. The sisters enjoyed an afternoon of visiting.Ed and Janice Reed stopped to visit with Mary Ellen Wright on Tuesday. They had a wonderful visit and a tour of Halcyon House.Longtime friend, Marlie ...
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