Crawfordsville News

The Joann and the late Willard Love family Christmas was held Saturday, Jan. 6, at the United Church of Crawfordsville Fellowship Hall. A meal of soup and sandwiches was served and gifts were exchanged.

Those enjoying the day together were: Joann Love of Washington; Larry and Nancy Love, Sonya Love-Smith, Maggie and Audrey Smith all of Crawfordsville; Wesley and Kaitlyn Love, Lawson and Isaac and Betsy and Preston Lasek, all of Ainsworth; Sharon and Jeff Ryder of Bettendorf; Cheryl and Tyler Byrnes and Ryder of North Liberty; Renee and Don Cue of Des Moines; and Loren, Riley and Campbell Love of Johnston.

Audrey Smith of Crawfordsville, a fourth grade student at St. James Catholic School and Parish in Washington, was the winner of The Catholic Messenger Christmas card contest. Audrey is the daughter of Sonya Love-Smith and Clyde Smith of Crawfordsville.

The Messenger received 708 entries from students in grades kindergarten-to sixth-graders attending Catholic schools, religious education classes and those who are home schooled.

Audrey said she was shocked, but very excited to win the contest. She had entered before, but never won.

Her artwork features Mary holding the infant Jesus in an open stable with a red frame surrounding the scene. The idea came from a combination of three Christmas cards she had seen. ?I took ideas from the different cards and added color,? she said.

Audrey she loves art--drawing, coloring, painting and more. She added her desk (at home) is covered with glitter, she laughed.

The Messenger staff thanked all of the students who entered.

The Crawfordsville Lions Club met Monday, Jan. 8, at 6:30 p.m., at the Crawfordsville Community Room with seventeen in attendance.

Lion President Lance Miller opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance and Lion Gene Miller offered prayer.

After a delicious dinner prepared and served by Alice Hochstetler, the meeting reconvened. The minutes of the November 27 meeting were approved as corrected. The treasurer gave his report.

Old business: The December Blood Drive was successful with a collection of 38 units. Lion Larry Fletcher thanked his team: Lions Billie Jo Rose, Loree Stogdill, Mindy Wilson and Mike Massey. The Christmas Drawing was a success with more people than usual attending. There were 155 prizes, along with a $100 Grand Prize. Santa ran out of candy for the children and the 4-H club had a very successful bake sale, selling out of everything. Lion Loree shopped for needy children in the WACO School District.

New business: Lion Billie Jo mentioned that a representative from the Washington County Hospital is interested in talking to the club about their services. Lion Adam Mitchell reported that the Crawfordsville Fun Day would be July 7 and that all activities would take place at the ball park. He asked the Lions to sponsor the day and serve lunch.

Other business; Lion Nancy Love mentioned the Lion Magazine will be published electronically only, starting with the February edition. The Iowa Lion is currently distributed in hard copy by sending two copies to the club secretaries, so that club members without computers can read them. The folder with pictures of the club?s Leader Dog puppy Crawford was passed around. A request for funds for a student in Volunteers in Optometric Service to Humanity was made. It was moved, seconded and approved to support this cause. Lion Luetta Greene reminded the club of the WACO schlarship that they will be awarding in the spring. Christmas lights will be taken down Jan. 9.

The Annual Pancake Supper will be held Feb. 17 at the WACO Elementary School. This will take the place of the second meeting of the month. The regular dinner meeting will be held on Monday, Feb. 12. Lion Larry Love will take care of procuring the pigs for the Pancake Supper, Lion Larry Swailes will make the tickes for the event. Proceeds from the supper will be used for local projects.

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Tail Twister Larry Fletcher entertained with trivia.