Mt. Pleasant News

DEAR ABBY: I loved the letter from "Ready for the Reunion" (July 31), who wondered why some people in her high school graduating class didn't respond to the notice of the reunion. Some of us would like to completely forget high school.I missed my 10th, 20th, 30th and 40th year reunions. I did consider going to the last one, but then I started reading my former classmates' posts on the reunion website. It seems ...

A fundraiser for the remaining money needed for the Shaffner Players truck was held on Monday, Nov. 9, at Jerry?s Restaurant, raising over $2,000.A soup, sandwich and dessert supper was provided by Sheila Allender and Ruth Rhoades, with a short skit also presented by Toby J. Tolliver (also known as Brian Iles) and his crew.In addition to raising over $2,000, a free-will donation offering taken for the meal ...

DEAR ABBY: I am a divorcee with a problem. My longtime friend ?Paul? and I decided to move in together so I could save some money because of my very expensive divorce. The problem is, I think I am falling for him, and I get really jealous when he brings dates home.When I told him I?m starting to have feelings for him, he said he cares for me, but not in that way. How can I keep my jealousy in check so I don?t ...

Prolonged mild weather this fall has allowed us to enjoy October?s golden hues well into November. Even as leaves have fallen from many trees, there has been plenty of gold still shining in our gardens.In shadier areas, golden foliage of hostas and Solomon?s seal continues to glow. In the shrub border, the deeper golden leaves of star magnolia are particularly beautiful. But the most gorgeous gold of all may ...

Henry County Health Center (HCHC) invites all individuals with a chronic disease to join us for a free program "Coffee with Katie and Laura" on Thursday, Nov. 19, from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. This will be held in the Diabetes Education Center, located in Suite 24, at HCHC.Join Katie Westphal, RN, BSN, and Laura Williams, RN, CDE, for a social hour, coffee and a discussion on the topic of "Preparing for the Holidays".T...

The following are upcoming Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center (MVRBC) blood drives in the local area.?The Henry County community will host a blood drive from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., on Monday, Nov. 16, at 1400 E. Washington St., inside the Meeting Room.To donate, contact the MVRBC at 800-747-5401 ext. 1281 or visit www.bloodcenterimpact.org and use code 5026 to locate the drive.?Van Allen Elementary ...

The Friends of Athens will hold their annual Holiday Tea on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015, at 3 p.m., at the Heritage Haus in Kahoka, Mo. The Heritage Haus is located on the east edge of Kahoka, at 730 East Main Street.This is a traditional holiday tea served in the gracious Victorian surroundings of theTrump Heritage Haus, with musical entertainment and door prizes included.Non-refundable tickets for the tea are now ...

Noon Rotary Club member Terry McNair (left) was recently presented with an award for his outstanding support of the Polio Plus Rotary International Project by president Brant Knudsen (right). McNair has been instrumental in the continued growth of the club?s annual drive to eradicate polio.

November 12Frances Barr, Christina Calhoun, Don Kinney, Hattie Liechty, Mike Peterson, KaBrina Hudson, Keith Wilson, Matt Walker and Sue Tomlinson

Great River Hospice is sponsoring a workshop to help people cope with loss during the holidays. At this time of year, events that once were anticipated with joy may become painful reminders that loved ones are no longer here to celebrate.Turkey, Tinsel and Tears: Coping with Grief at the Holidays is scheduled from 9 to 11:30 a.m., on Saturday, Nov. 21, in the gathering room, at Great River Klein Center, located ...

A new Burlington Community High School club is working to fulfill the wishes of Great River Hospice patients.The 40 members of the new DreamCatchers chapter have planned a fundraising rally Wednesday, Nov. 18, at Aldo Leopold Middle School, 3075 Sunnyside, in Burlington. The doors will open at 6 p.m., for a silent auction and raffle ticket sales. Caitlin Crommett, founder of the international DreamCatchers ...

Reviewing Medicare Part D drug coverage with a Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) counselor can save seniors? money while helping them get the medicines they need. SHIIP is a free, confidential service of the State of Iowa that provides unbiased information to help Iowans make decisions about Medicare and other health coverage.Medicare?s annual open-enrollment period ends Monday, Dec. 7. During ...