It was the Great Henry County Bake Off Wednesday night as apron clad little chefs brought their A-game during the ?Chopped Cupcake Challenge? at the Henry County Fair. Competitors tend to their cook-out themed cupcakes.
By Karyn Spory, Mt. Pleasant News It?s nearly noon and instead of collectible cars, the Antique Car Building on the Old Threshers grounds is filled with handcrafted 4-H projects; their blue and red ribbons billowing in the breeze created by the two industrial size fans near the north exit.Mike Zecher, a 15-year judging veteran, sits quietly at a long folding table, waiting for the next child to bring their ...
The Hillsboro Public Library recently added new books to its shelves.The following titles are new to the library:Against All Odds by Danielle SteelAll by Myself Alone by Mary Higgins ClarkThe Beautiful Lost by Luanne RiceThe Girl on the Train by Paula HawkinsHere?s to Us by Elin HilderbrandThe Island House by Nancy ThayerThreads of Suspicion by Dee HendersonThe Weekenders by Mary Kay AndrewsThe Library ...
The Henry County Soil and Water Conservation District Commissioners are set to meet next week.The commissioners will hold their monthly meeting on Tuesday, July 18, at 3:30 p.m., at the District office, located at 709 S. Iris St., Mt. Pleasant.The tentative agenda items include approve minutes, financial reports, watershed reports and cost share payments.These meetings are open to the public, if special ...
By Karyn Spory, Mt. Pleasant News The Mt. Pleasant Community School District made good use of their one-year warranty for the MacBooks purchased last year for the district?s 1:1 initiative.?The particular model we purchased had a recall,? Director of Technology Brady McFarland told the board Monday night during a regularly scheduled meeting.Due to the recall, an Apple representative was on hand the last day ...
VenuWorks of Burlington is seeking artisans, crafters and vendors for BMA Fall Marketplace, Saturday, October 21, 9-4 p.m. Burlington Memorial Auditorium, 200 N. Front Street, Burlington. For more information call 319-753-8111 or email deb@bma-live.com.
There are few sights as aesthetically pleasing as a nighttime visit to the Edd King Fountain in Mt. Pleasant?s Central Park. This photo was taken on a recent, clear night, enhanced by a full moon.
By Karyn Spory, Mt. Pleasant News Lori LaFrenz can tell you the first year of any new endeavor is going to have a learning curve.Last year, she piloted a summer intensive reading program for younger elementary school students. Although there are still some kinks to work out, the Lincoln Elementary School Principal says this summer things are running a little smoother.The program, which is funded through a ...
Dustin Jordan of West Burlington visited the East Lake Driving range for some practice with his irons. Jordan had the range all to himself as the hot conditions kept a lot of people indoors.
By Brooks Taylor, Mt. Pleasant News WAYLAND ? With the 2017 Indpendence Day in the books, the Wayland City Council discussed the impact of the city?s fireworks ordinance during the council?s July 5 regular meeting.City Clerk Bev Conrad said the city received minimal complaints on the discharging of fireworks in the community prior to and through the July 4 holiday.Consequently, the council opted to make no ...
The Fairfield girls? track and field team held their annual banquet concluding the track and field season. The coaches handed out several awards to deserving athletes.Sarah Swanson, Jada Lippincott, and Maggie Ferrel won Most Improved.Alexis Ring was named Captain.Kristen Daugherty was named Newcomer of the Year.Kenady Waugh, Shelby Heston, and Taylor Ferrel won the 100 Percent Award.Sami Fritz was named MVP.
By Brooks Taylor, Mt. Pleasant News Some people think long and hard about retirement.Not Curt Sparrow. The thought of retiring first entered Sparrow?s mind when he turned 62 years of age last October. The thought became reality June 30 when he turned in his apron.Thus far, Sparrow hasn?t had time to think about his career-ending decision. ?I have seven grandchildren and in the last two weeks, there were 17 ...
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