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Megan Tinnes has been named to the dean's list for the fall 2013 semester. She is a student at Faith Baptist College in Ankeny.
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Megan Tinnes has been named to the dean's list for the fall 2013 semester. She is a student at Faith Baptist College in Ankeny.
The Washington County Conservation Board?s Ice Fishing Clinic/Grand Opening of the Smithsonian Exhibit for Saturday, Jan. 11 has been canceled. The exhibit "Listening to the Prairie: Farming in Nature?s Image" will be open to the public later in the month at the Conservation Center in Marr Park during normal center hours, or by appointment. Those hours are: Monday, Thursday, and Friday, from 8 to 4:30 p.m.; ...
(From The Washington Evening Journal, Friday, Jan. 2, 2004)10 YEARS AGOIt has been a year of firsts for Washington County Hospital and Clinics. This summer, it welcomed the first specialist of obstetrics and gynecology in the county, Dr. Randy Sisam. Dec. 17, Dr. Sisam welcomed into the world the first twins delivered at Washington County Hospital in 20 years.Chloe and A.J. Staley were born at 12:36 and 12:37 ...
The Franklin Cubs 4-H Club met at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013, at the Pizza Ranch. Six members answered roll call of ?Name your favorite winter activity.? The secretary?s report was not given. Jameson Bell gave the treasurer?s report.Members brought non-perishable food items to be donated to HACAP. The Leadership Development program for ninth- through 11th-graders was discussed. Beef weigh-in was scheduled ...
When winter temperatures drop significantly below normal, staying warm and safe can become a challenge. Extremely cold temperatures often accompany a winter storm, so you may have to cope with power failures and icy roads. Although staying indoors as much as possible can help reduce the risk of car crashes and falls on the ice, you may also face indoor hazards. Many homes will be too cold ? due to a power failure ...
Although proper diet and nutrition is important for everyone, athletes who are involved in competitive sports and endurance training have different needs than others, according to a sports medicine expert at Baylor College of Medicine."If you're actively working out, training at a high volume or preparing for a competition, you really need to take in enough calories and nutrients to support the level of activity ...
Christmas dinner guests in the home of Doug and Carol Steele were Carmen Steele of Omaha, Neb., Harold Steele of Wayland, and Cory, Katie and Kylee Steele of Crawfordsville.Guests on Thursday evening, Dec. 26 at the Steeles' for dinner and gift exchange were: Carmen Steele of Omaha; Doug, Carrie and Emma Wilkerson of Center Point; and Cory, Katie and Kylee Steele.The family of the late Cleo and Arlene Fletcher ...
Lauren Moeller of Washington was awarded a scholarship at the Iowa County Engineers Association annual meeting on Dec. 10-12, 2013.
Don and Lisa McGahan from LaGrange, Ind., were in the area visiting their families, the Waterhouses and Hesseltines, for the holidays. They are affiliated with the New Hope Baptist Church of Kendalville, Ind. The Masters Touch is the name of their ministry as they continue their work as missionaries to the Seniors of America. The couple delivered a very inspirational service with sweet music to a large audience ...
The theme of this year?s National Nutrition Month is "Eat Right, Your Way, Every Day," and according to a nutrition expert at Baylor College of Medicine, nutrition decisions come down to each person?s individual tastes."Losing weight is all about calories, portion control and physical activity, but it all comes down to your tastes and what makes you happy," said Molly Gee, registered dietitian with BCM. "You ...
School cafeteria food has a come a long way in terms of nutrition, and now it's time for brown-bag lunches to catch up. According to an expert at Baylor College of Medicine, lunches packed from home are often lacking in healthy options.A recent study led by Dr. Craig Johnston, assistant professor at the USDA/ARS Children's Nutrition Research Center at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital, ...
Resolution season is upon us and according to an expert at Baylor College of Medicine, something is better than nothing when it comes to diet and exercise changes."Physical activity helps you feel better immediately ? it increases your sense of well-being," said Dr. John Foreyt, professor of medicine and director of the Behavioral Medicine Research Center at BCM.Improving mental health"You feel great after a ...
Sitting down together as a family to eat is an important factor in making healthy food choices, and one that is confirmed by research studies, said a nutrition expert at Baylor College of Medicine."Having a family meal can be good for the body and the soul," said Kristi King, registered dietitian at BCM and Texas Children?s Hospital.King says that research indicates that:? Children are less likely to become ...
For the millions of people in the United States who suffer from some form of arthritis, management of the disease is the key to maintaining quality of life, according to an expert at Baylor College of Medicine."Because many times patients are in so much pain that they can?t work because of their arthritis, it has a high impact on cost in terms of lost time at work," said Dr. Melvyn Harrington, associate professor...
