Obituaries

Twenty years ago, Great River Rehabilitation Services threw a party at the request of former patients. After being discharged from the hospital, the patients wanted to return to show the skills they had continued to regain after going home and see friends made during their stays. The party has become a fall tradition.This year?s party is set to begin with social time at 4:30 p.m., on Thursday, Sept. 22, in Great ...

DEAR ABBY: We used to live in a neighborhood where my 13-year-old daughter's best friend, "Mandy," still lives. They would play together often. Since we moved, Mandy has been to our new home (five miles away) 12 times.The last several times we have invited her to come over, she has been unable to, which I understand. But recently, I have received no response at all from her mom. (Mandy was invited to my daughter'...

On Monday, Sept. 12, 2016, the Lions Club will have their Installation Banquet at the United Church of Crawfordsville at 6:30 p.m.Paul Hain, 9SE District Governor, of Lone Tree, will be present.The Crawfordsville Lions are holding a Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at the Crawfordsville Ball Field from 7 to 9:30 a.m. Tickets may be purchased in advance at Agri-Way Partners, in Crawfordsville, or ...

September 9Harrison Enearl, Justin Geslingand Brandi KennedySeptember 10Greg Kinney, Deanna Swan,Steven Trexel, Gary VanDorin,Danielle Haeffner, Bev Ray,Chase Wilson and Melissa AdamSeptember 11Emily Baccan, Kallie Yoder,Kelby Yoder, Sonja Carmon, Leila Lintzand Averie Layne Wagner Happy birthday!September 9Jason and Cindy Lemley

Victory #8 School?s 125th Reunion will be held at 1:30 p.m., on Sept. 18, 2016, at the school, which is located 1.5 miles east of Four Corners.There will be a short meeting at 2 p.m., and the Kingdom Klowns will entertain children. Roberta Meierotti will play the accordion and there will be a sing along with school day songs.Victory #8 School held it?s first class in 1891 and closed in 1958. Since 1960, a ...

The WACO Community School District (WACO CSD) will be hosting Homecoming Events the week of Sept. 12. The following is a list of events taking place during the week. WACO students and staff welcome the public and Alumni to participate in Homecoming:? Friday, Sept. 9: Class float building begins at 4 p.m. ­ Only five students will be allowed to ride on float during the parade. Chaperones should be onsite for ...

Henry County Health Center (HCHC) is pleased to recognize 41 associates who participated in HCHC?s Career Ladder Program.The Career Ladder was developed to promote professional enrichment and growth for every HCHC Associate. This program endorses HCHC?s vision to be the healthcare provider and employer of choice.The purpose of HCHC?s Career Ladder is to recognize, facilitate and compensate associates for ...

The following are upcoming local Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center (MVRBC) blood drives happening in the local area:?Mt. Pleasant Treatment Center will host a community blood drive from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., on Wednesday, Sept. 14, at 1200 E. Washington St., inside the Brown Room.Presenting donors will be entered to win a six-inch sub sandwich donated by Subway.?Mt. Pleasant REC Center will host a ...

Happy birthday!September 2Lauren Turbett, Jennifer Clark,Bill Paine, Jose Thomas,Kyle Wilson, Glenn Christians,Allen Carr, John Zulk andSusan ZulkSeptember 3Hayden Keefer, Karla Lance,Harold Fraise, Kurt Palarand Kathy YoungSeptember 4Sydney Doak, Emmily Haffarnan,Wayne King, Ray Stigge,Kathryn Warner, Harriet Waters andDiane BrinkmeyerSeptember 5Tim Carson, Betty Fuller,Karen Ham, Kay Bailey,Ka...

DEAR ABBY: One of my relatives has become incontinent. She leaks badly. Most of the time her pants are wet. When she comes to visit, she doesn't hesitate to sit on my furniture, and when she stands up, she causes a spot on my carpet.I'm worried my house will start to smell. After she leaves I have to go around spraying and mopping. I'm sure she wears adult diapers because after she leaves we find them in our ...