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4-H'ers involved in the sheep project area kicked off their project year with the first sheep project meeting held March 19 at the Washington County Extension Office with 20 families present. Families gathered to learn more from the 4-H sheep committee about changes to the market lamb classes, feeder lamb classes, and barn improvements scheduled for this year. A continued series of workshops will be offered ...

The weekly church services were provided by Minister, Howard Dantume, representing the Marion Avenue Baptist Church. The sermon was titled ?The One Person Jesus Could Not Share.? Scripture was from Matthew 24:42.The Halcyon household residents celebrated the Irish green on Friday. The sing-along was a toe-tapping, hand-clapping, (with a lot of smiles and singing) to songs like ?When Irish Eyes are Smiling? and ...

Members of this year's Leadership Washington class boarded a school bus Wednesday, March 14, and traveled the roads of Washington County to learn about agriculture.The day began at the Washington County Extension office where the group did a feed mixing exercise. They learned about different ways feed can be mixed, different equipment, and why it is important for feed to be formulated and mixed correctly.The ...

Conner Eichelberger, of Crawfordsville, is the son of Andy and Angie Eichelberger.He attends WACO High School and is a member of the Crooked Creek 4-H Club.His projects are: Bucket Bottle Calf, Return Bucket Bottle Calf, steers and breeding beef.His 4-H activities are: open cattle shows, county fair every year and canned food drives.Connor's special 4-H memory/highlight is receiving Grand Champion Breeding ...

Join the Washington Free Public Library Foundation and our community partners for two beautiful springtime concerts at the library ? always free and open to everyone!Thursday, March 29, at 12 p.m., the Finnish folk band Kardemimmit will perform. On Friday, April 20, at 7 p.m., Red Cedar HarpStrings will perform.Kardemimmit are four young women playing the ancient Finnish national instrument, kantele. Alongside ...

Adam Wainwright is headed to the disabled list with discomfort in his right elbow.The Cardinals did not immediately make a corresponding roster move but are expected to recall top pitching prospect Jack Flaherty, the St. Louis Post Dispatch reported Monday, when Wainwright's spot in the rotation comes up.Flaherty, 22, started two games for the Cardinals this season. He's 0-1 with 11 strikeouts in 10 innings. ...

Despite the quick change in weather Saturday morning, 4-H members gathered March 17 for the Fairgrounds Photo Shoot led by local photographer Linda Drish of Drish Photography. They focused on how types of light, position of light source, angle, and depth of field changes a photo. Drish reminded the young photographers that it might take 300 shots to get the perfect picture and not to get frustrated but to enjoy ...

Happy 95th birthday Bob Colbert.He will turn 95 on March 31.To help him celebrate his family is hosting a card shower for him. Cards may reach him at p.o. box 352 Riverside, IA 52327.

Everyone remember the Crawfordsville Fire Department's Pancake Breakfast coming up from 6-9 a.m., Saturday, March 31, at the Crawfordsville Fire Station. Following that the Crawfordsville Community Club and the Crawfordsville Lions are co-sponsoring an Easter Egg Hunt at the Ball Field at 9:30 a.m.There will be a Sunrise Easter Service at 7:30 a.m. at the United Church of Crawfordsville and a Breakfast will ...

Tuesday Coffee Club met at The Pizza Ranch for lunch on March 20th. Dorothy Weber was the hostess to the ten members attending. Some members are South for their winter vacationing and some fighting the winter illness yet. Those were mentioned and wished safe travels home and good health for all.A time of visiting and friendship was held following the bountiful meal. The group decided to meet at The Pizza Ranch ...

The family of Dale Buck would like you to join them in celebrating his 85th birthday on March 24 with a card shower. Cards and memories may reach him at 321 Washington Street, Ainsworth, IA 52201. He is currently at Sagewood at Halcyon House and would enjoy visits from friends.

The Krony Krew Club met March 14 at the home of Rose Jaynes. Bridge was played at one table. Their next meeting will be held March 28 at the home of Shirley Schooley.Pat Remington, of Brighton, with friend Nita, of Rubio, met Pat's sister Kathy, of Chariton, and friend Wayne on March 12. They enjoyed dining at Sirloin Stockade. Nita and Pat also did some shopping.Herb Moeller, of Wever, visited his sister ...