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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 ...

Washington Chapter DL / T.T.T. met on March 12, at the home of Janet Peterson. Co-hostess was Gretchen Mangold. Twelve members attended.A Memorial Service preceded the meeting for former members Mary Soper and Kate Ross. Mary and Kate had been active members for many years.Lea Smothers presented four special pillowcases that she had made for the club's 2018 campers. Camper selection will be done in April. Camp ...

March 15-17 the Highland High School robotics team, the Finger Tightans competed with a total of 72 teams from 11 different states at the FTC North Super Regional Championship in Cedar Rapids. FTC stands for First Tech Challenge and is part of the FIRST robotics program. The team includes seniors: Nathan Butler, Sam Smith, and Thomas Tory; juniors: Luke Van Schoyck; and sophmores; Matt Butler, Makala Cox, ...

Willa Wilson recently presented both American and Iowa flags to the WACO Community School District in tribute of her late husband, Terry J. Wilson. Dennis Krzyzowski of San Antonio, Texas, recently sent Willa a check of $380 with the request to do something as a tribute for Terry at the school where he taught from 1970-2004.When asked why he wanted to donate money to WACO on Terry's behalf, Dennis had a very ...

The regular meeting of the Washington Go-Getters 4-H Club was held on March 11, 2018, in the downstairs rooms of the Extension office building, hosted by Ikerd, Hoffman, and Allie Wulf.The meeting was called to order by president Leah Evans at 6:35 p.m. Roll call for the meeting was ?what are you going to do with your spring break?? Treasurer Hailey Shultz reported the checking account balance. In old business, ...