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Adventures in Living department of Fortnightly met at 1:30 p.m., Dec. 4, at the home of June Asper. Ten members and two guests were present. Roll call was ?your favorite beverage.?The afternoon program was given by John Hays. He gave an informative program about the shortage of clean drinking water in Africa. He has spent much time in this area helping the people.The next meeting will be March 26 with Vivian ...

Clarence and Dorothy (Wagler) Wenger will celebrate 70 years of marriage. They were married Dec. 25, 1944, at the bride?s home in Trenton. Their children are: Carol (Ed V.) Miller of Kalona, Don (Candy) Wenger of San Marcos, Calif., Jane (Gary) DeYarman of Poway, Calif., Darla (Gene) Messer of Wayland, and Susan (Mark) Yutzy of Wayland. They have 16 grandchildren, 42 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandc...

Post 29 American Legion met at its regular date at the United Presbyterian Home to accommodate and honor members living there. Commander Ron Brock conducted the meeting.One member, Steve Kindred, has passed away since the last meeting. Two new members have joined: Alan Mast and Ron Spicher. A report was heard from Lonny Milligan on the Veterans Day dinner, Nov. 11, as well as progress on a new food sales area in ...

Central College student Aimee Moberly will present on Undergraduate Scholarship Celebration Day, held Dec. 11 at the college. The event will provide students with the opportunity to showcase their research and projects in a variety of disciplines.Moberly, of Kalona, is a senior studying elementary education. Her presentation is called "Media's Influence on Memories of the Columbine Shooting."

The Kiwanis AMers is preparing for its Secret Santa project for Christmas. The club will help about 25 families and 62 children with gifts and food this year. Individuals who would like to contribute to the project may contact Lonny Milligan at 653-6256.

The Washington County Hospital and Clinics Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing at 12 p.m. Monday, Dec. 15, in the Nicola Conference Room at the hospital.Items on the agenda include a bid package ? peri-operative filtration upgrade, public and written comment, and action on the bid package.

The Washington County Conservation Board will hold the monthly meeting at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, at the Conservation Education Center.Items on the agenda include financial report, salary matrix, Marr Park water sampling, project updates, Conservation Education Center roof project, Marr Park residence septic system, Web site, review of employee monthly reports and approval of bills.

The WACO Music Department will be presenting two upcoming concerts. On Sunday, Dec. 14, the Junior High/Senior High School Orchestra, High School Band and High School Chorus will present their Christmas Concert at 2 p.m. in the WACO High School gym in Wayland.On Tuesday, Dec. 16, the WACO Junior High School Band and Chorus will present their concert at 7 p.m. in the WACO High School gym in Wayland. Both concerts ...

The Washington County Hospital and Clinics Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing at 4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, in the Nicola Conference Room. The hearing will be about a peri-operative services filtration upgrade, including the presentation of proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate cost of improvement. Public and written comments are welcome.

Hospice of Washington County will have its memorial Christmas tree in the Washington Public Library. People who would like to donate an ornament in memory of a loved one, along with a tag or permanent marker may do so at the Hospice office, 948 E. 11 St. in Washington.

The Washington Park Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10, at city hall. The board will discuss guidelines for using Central Park.

Chapter AQ, P.E.O., met on Dec. 2 at the home of Ginny Brinton. Seventeen members were present. Initiation was held for a new member. This was a social meeting and included a meal and gift exchange. Their next meeting will be held Feb. 17 at the home of Ginny Brinton.The Krony Krew Club met Dec. 3 for a luncheon at the home of Ginny Brinton. Bridge was played at one table. The Dec. 17 meeting will be at the home ...