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Headline of the Dec. 3, New York Daily News was, ?GOD ISN?T FIXING THIS." The article was in response to the mass killings in San Bernardino, California. I have not read the article, but this caption is very intriguing. We offer our prayers, even gut-wrenching pleas, to God. We say our ?Amen? and go about our lives unchanged. We treat God as a vending machine; place your prayer into the box called ?god? and ...

The frosty air of winter can be invigorating. But cold air can also pose threats to your health, whether you?re indoors or outside. If your body temperature drops too low, it can lead to a serious, sometimes deadly condition known as hypothermia. Learn to recognize the signs of this condition, and take steps to keep yourself and your family warm and safe during this chilly season.A normal body temperature is ...

AMES ? Narcissus is a popular flowering bulb that is typically grown indoors over the winter months. Paperwhite narcissus is a type of narcissus flowering bulb which makes for great home decoration during the holidays. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach horticulturists share information on paperwhite narcissus to help brighten Iowans? homes this winter.To have additional questions answered, contact the ...

The Washington County Master Gardeners held their holiday meeting Nov. 24 with 14 Master Gardeners and three Master Gardener interns present. The group enjoyed a holiday potluck and fellowship.Members introduced themselves and when they became Master Gardeners. The total years of membership of those present was 148 years. Shirley Pfeifer was a member of the first Master Gardener class held in Washington in 1989. ...

The Creative Living Department of Washington Fortnightly held its regular monthly meeting on Dec. 3, at Halcyon House. Janice Twinam was hostess, and Maxine Davisson was co-hostess.A cooperative luncheon was held at noon with 10 members in attendance. Following the delicious luncheon, the business meeting was called to order by Joleen Krotz. President Krotz read the inspirational ?The Best Thing to Give,? sent ...

Ten members of the White Cloud Club enjoyed a lovely Christmas Brunch at the home of Jolene Colthurst on Tuesday, Dec.1.A short business meeting was held. Members answered roll call by telling their Christmas plans. Cookies and candy were exchanged and also a gift exchange was enjoyed.There will not be a meeting in January. The club will meet next on Tuesday, Feb. 2, at 1:30 p.m. at the home of Lennis Beichter....

The Mid-Prairie High School pep band will be playing at the home basketball games at the high school on Friday, Dec. 11. Band director David Kunz invites anyone in the area communities who would like to play in the pep band to come and play.This is a special game because several players from former Mid-Prairie teams who played at the state tournament will be honored during the evening. The pep band will warm-up ...

Jason Roberts attended a family potluck on Nov. 28. Approximately 20 people gathered at Hometown Inn and Suites meeting room in Washington. Guests arrived from Las Vegas, Washington, West Chester and Brighton. Jason also attended a Thanksgiving dinner at the home of his aunt and uncle in Brighton.Ginny Brinton spent Nov. 24-28 in Milan, Illinois, visiting her brother, Fritz and Nancy Gowey. They were joined by ...

Marlee Allison, daughter of Steve Allison and Trisha Seggerman, is five years old Dec. 4.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. A reporter will take a picture of the child by our ...

The regular meeting of Chapter J of P.E.O. was held at 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 3, at the home of Chris Marshall with Jennine Wolf as co-hostess.President Sara Bartlett called the meeting to order with 18 members in attendance. Treasurer Debbie Leith thanked those members who had already paid their 2016 dues and encouraged other members to do so before the end of 2015.Three new members were introduced and welcomed: ...

AMES ? Mitchell Hora, of Ainsworth, majoring in agricultural systems technology at Iowa State University, was elected to serve as vice president of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) Student Council in 2016 by other student leaders serving as representatives on the council.As an executive council member, Hora will help guide CALS Student Council members as they serve as representatives of the ...

The Tuesday Coffee Club met on Dec. 1, with ten members enjoying breakfast at HyVee . A time of visiting was enjoyed by all.Thanksgiving stories were shared by those attending. Most all spent time with family and enjoyed bountiful turkey dinners with all the trimmings.The next meeting will be held on Dec. 15, with Betty Flynn being hostess to lunch at the dining room of the United Presbyterian Home at 1p.m.