http://washington-ia.villagesoup.com?source=rss Latest lifestyles stories from Washington Evening Journal. Mon, 21 May 2012 13:47:51 CDT Mon, 21 May 2012 13:47:51 CDT en-us Copyright 2011 Inland Media http://washington-ia.villagesoup.com/lifestyles/story/humanities-iowa-speaker-discusses-history-of-country-schools-in-iowa/827398?source=rss ]]> One ritual that may unite multiple generations of Iowans is reciting the Pledge of Allegiance at the beginning of a school day. It was one of several topics Bill Sherman spoke about Saturday afternoon at the Washington Free Public Library. Sherman retired at working for 35 years with the Iowa State Education Association. Even though he didn’t attend a one-room country school, he researches and speaks about ... http://washington-ia.villagesoup.com/lifestyles/story/humanities-iowa-speaker-discusses-history-of-country-schools-in-iowa/827398 Mon, 21 May 2012 12:23:38 CDT news@washjrnl.com (Linda Wenger, The Journal) Lifestyles http://washington-ia.villagesoup.com/lifestyles/story/park-board-plans-meeting/827292?source=rss The Washington Park Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 23 at city hall. The items on the agenda are assessing playground needs and discussing a mini grant application. http://washington-ia.villagesoup.com/lifestyles/story/park-board-plans-meeting/827292 Mon, 21 May 2012 10:32:15 CDT news@washjrnl.com (Staff) Lifestyles http://washington-ia.villagesoup.com/lifestyles/story/college-news-william-penn-university/827140?source=rss William Penn University is pleased to announce that the following students have been named to the President's List for the spring 2012 semester. To be included on the President's List, a student must complete at least 12 hours of credit with a minimum grade point average of 3.9 on a 4.0 scale. Wayland: Ashley Brooks and Sheila Evans Wellman: Kathryn Schneider http://washington-ia.villagesoup.com/lifestyles/story/college-news-william-penn-university/827140 Mon, 21 May 2012 09:28:15 CDT news@washjrnl.com (Staff) Lifestyles http://washington-ia.villagesoup.com/lifestyles/story/couple-plan-september-wedding/827074?source=rss ]]> Justin Brown and Michelle Elliott, both of Marshalltown, announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. The bride-elect is the daughter of John and Sharlene Elliott of Fairfield and Brenda and Jim Oskam of Newton. She earned a bachelor’s degree from Buena Vista University. The groom-elect is the son of Larry and Karen Brown of Marshalltown. He is the owner/founder/CEO of JB Service Center in Marshalltown. A ... http://washington-ia.villagesoup.com/lifestyles/story/couple-plan-september-wedding/827074 Mon, 21 May 2012 08:48:15 CDT news@washjrnl.com (Staff) Lifestyles http://washington-ia.villagesoup.com/lifestyles/story/h-j-club/827068?source=rss The May 17 meeting of the H. J. Club was held at the So Dear to My Heart Bed and Breakfast with 11 members and one guest in attendance. An 11 a.m. brunch was served by Brenda Edgars and her helper Jamie. Everyone enjoyed the delicious food and also enjoyed a tour of the historic home on Old White Way, which was conducted by Brenda. Brenda purchased the home several years ago and restored it to its former beauty. ... http://washington-ia.villagesoup.com/lifestyles/story/h-j-club/827068 Mon, 21 May 2012 08:45:11 CDT news@washjrnl.com (Staff) Lifestyles http://washington-ia.villagesoup.com/lifestyles/story/crawfordsville-news/827045?source=rss The United Church Women held their regular meeting at the home of Wilma McAllister on Tuesday, May 8, 2012. This meeting was held in conjunction with the Dorcas group that meets twice a month to sew school bags, T-shirt dresses and backpacks for needy people. There were nine ladies present. Everyone enjoyed a lunch at noon provided by Debbie Lowe and Cathy Williams. Debbie Lowe, president, read the opening creed. ... http://washington-ia.villagesoup.com/lifestyles/story/crawfordsville-news/827045 Mon, 21 May 2012 08:27:01 CDT news@washjrnl.com (Billie Jo Rose, Crawfordsville Correspondent) Lifestyles http://washington-ia.villagesoup.com/lifestyles/story/down-memory-lane/826347?source=rss ]]> Sunday, May 20, Red Brick and Walnut schools will be open for visitors from 1 to 4 p.m. at each of the schools. The buildings have been renovated inside and out. Even those who didn't go to a country school will enjoy listening to a former student tell how one teacher was able to teach eight different grades. The photo above is of Red Brick School in the 1920s. http://washington-ia.villagesoup.com/lifestyles/story/down-memory-lane/826347 Fri, 18 May 2012 11:50:15 CDT news@washjrnl.com (Staff) Lifestyles http://washington-ia.villagesoup.com/lifestyles/story/washington-school-district-plans-free-lunches/826268?source=rss The Washington Community School District will offer free lunches to children from ages 1 to 18. No registration is required. Lunches will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday from June 4 to July 27. The following is a list of the bus route locations and pick-up and drop-off times Brighton: Pick up at 12:15 and drop off at 1:35 HACAP: Pick up at 11:05 and drop off at 11:55 ASSURE Center: Pick up ... http://washington-ia.villagesoup.com/lifestyles/story/washington-school-district-plans-free-lunches/826268 Fri, 18 May 2012 10:08:52 CDT news@washjrnl.com (Staff) Lifestyles http://washington-ia.villagesoup.com/lifestyles/story/glance-back/826242?source=rss (From The Washington Evening Journal, Friday, May 17, 2002) 10 YEARS AGO Kelly Swift was presented with the Educator of the Year Award by Vice President Gordon Olberding, April 30. Swift was chosen for the award by the Optimist Club of Washington for her efforts as the director of Adults Connecting with Children and Teens (ACCT), a program that promotes after-school activities for kids. FAIRFIELD – Even before ... http://washington-ia.villagesoup.com/lifestyles/story/glance-back/826242 Fri, 18 May 2012 09:33:34 CDT news@washjrnl.com (Staff) Lifestyles http://washington-ia.villagesoup.com/lifestyles/story/student-honored-for-academic-excellence/826241?source=rss ]]> Bryton Lumberg of Washington was recognized by Gov. Terry Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kimberly Reynolds for outstanding academic achievement at the 10th Annual Governor's Scholar Recognition Ceremony, April 29, at the Hy-Vee Hall in Des Moines. The statewide program, sponsored by the Iowa Governor's Office, Iowa High School Athletic Association and Iowa Farm Bureau Federation honored 442 high school seniors from ... http://washington-ia.villagesoup.com/lifestyles/story/student-honored-for-academic-excellence/826241 Fri, 18 May 2012 09:31:14 CDT news@washjrnl.com (Staff) Lifestyles http://washington-ia.villagesoup.com/lifestyles/story/washington-county-republican-women/826235?source=rss Washington County Republican Women is sponsoring "Coffee, Tea & More" from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, May 18, at Blair House, 205 E. Washington St. in Washington. Jeanita McNulty, Iowa Federation of Republican Women president, will speak at 2 p.m. All Republican women in the county are invited to attend. http://washington-ia.villagesoup.com/lifestyles/story/washington-county-republican-women/826235 Fri, 18 May 2012 09:23:57 CDT news@washjrnl.com (Staff) Lifestyles http://washington-ia.villagesoup.com/lifestyles/story/daughters-of-the-american-revolution/826232?source=rss The Washington Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution met Monday, May 7, 2012, at 1:30 p.m. in the Halcyon House card room. Regent Julie Beenblossom conducted the business meeting. Regent Julie reminded the members that 2012 marks the 100th year the Alexander Young cabin has been in Sunset Park. Maintenance, cleaning and open house dates at the cabin were discussed. The Chapter discussed the garden walk ... http://washington-ia.villagesoup.com/lifestyles/story/daughters-of-the-american-revolution/826232 Fri, 18 May 2012 09:19:31 CDT news@washjrnl.com (Staff) Lifestyles http://washington-ia.villagesoup.com/lifestyles/story/west-chester-united-methodist-women/826230?source=rss The West Chester United Methodist Women met at the United Christian and Baptist Church in Kalona on May 9, 2012, with eight members and one guest, Pat Anderson of Kalona. Pat gave an informative presentation on Haiti, where she volunteers twice a year. Pat told of the conditions and people of Haiti and their needs. The people get along with much less than in American culture and are so appreciative of the small ... http://washington-ia.villagesoup.com/lifestyles/story/west-chester-united-methodist-women/826230 Fri, 18 May 2012 09:17:01 CDT news@washjrnl.com (Staff) Lifestyles http://washington-ia.villagesoup.com/lifestyles/story/open-house-in-honor-of-80th-birthday/826224?source=rss ]]> Brothers and sisters of Betty Farrier Fahy of Scottsdale, Ariz., would like to invite friends and family to an open house from 1 to 4 p.m. June 10, at the Lake Darling Lodge in Brighton to celebrate her 80th birthday. Betty was raised on a farm near Lake Darling. She graduated from Brighton High School in 1950. She married Ivan Fahy. She has three children, the late Bill Behrends, Pam Wilson, and Steven Behrends; ... http://washington-ia.villagesoup.com/lifestyles/story/open-house-in-honor-of-80th-birthday/826224 Fri, 18 May 2012 09:13:53 CDT news@washjrnl.com (Staff) Lifestyles http://washington-ia.villagesoup.com/lifestyles/story/students-selected-for-honor-choir/826217?source=rss ]]> Eight sixth-graders participated in Southeast Iowa Honor Choir at Iowa Wesleyan College in Mt. Pleasant. The students prepared five songs under the direction of Amy Hanisch, music specialist from the Cedar Rapids School District, then presented a concert to the public. These students are members of Sunrise Singers at Lincoln Elementary directed by Julie Hill. From left are Megan Strabala, Meredith Raber, Michaela ... http://washington-ia.villagesoup.com/lifestyles/story/students-selected-for-honor-choir/826217 Fri, 18 May 2012 09:03:40 CDT news@washjrnl.com (Staff) Lifestyles http://washington-ia.villagesoup.com/lifestyles/story/halcyon-house/825950?source=rss Jim and Isy Flander traveled to Manly, last weekend, to be with their daughter, Melinda Holden and family. They attended the wedding shower of granddaughter Amy and also the high school graduation of granddaughter Brianna. Jane, Cindy and Kelli Flander of Keota also made the trip to attend the wedding shower and graduation. Dorothy Helscher recently celebrated her birthday with children John and Mary Lynn ... http://washington-ia.villagesoup.com/lifestyles/story/halcyon-house/825950 Thu, 17 May 2012 15:52:31 CDT news@washjrnl.com (Staff) Lifestyles http://washington-ia.villagesoup.com/lifestyles/story/united-presbyterian-home/825946?source=rss George Masson came across a sentimental treasure when he was sorting through some of his old books. He found a Bible that was given to him from the Reformed Presbyterian Church in 1949 just before he left for military service. Inside the front cover is a beautifully handwritten calligraphy message by a missionary visiting the church at that time. George carried this Bible with him for his entire four years ... http://washington-ia.villagesoup.com/lifestyles/story/united-presbyterian-home/825946 Thu, 17 May 2012 15:47:31 CDT news@washjrnl.com (Staff) Lifestyles http://washington-ia.villagesoup.com/lifestyles/story/asbury-plans-vacation-bible-school/825922?source=rss Asbury United Methodist Church invites all children to get ready to dive into fun at Operation Overboard: Dare to go Deep with God Vacation Bible School. Explore and experience God's underwater universe at VBS. The fun begins July 23 and ends on July 26, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. A light meal will be served each evening. To be a part of this underwater adventure, please register your children by calling Melanie ... http://washington-ia.villagesoup.com/lifestyles/story/asbury-plans-vacation-bible-school/825922 Thu, 17 May 2012 15:19:16 CDT news@washjrnl.com (Staff) Lifestyles http://washington-ia.villagesoup.com/lifestyles/story/veterans-affairs-seeks-commissioner/825803?source=rss Washington County Veterans Affairs is looking for a commissioner. The commissioner must be an honorably discharged veteran from a war-time period and provide a copy of their DD214. Interested persons should contact the Washington County Veterans Affairs office by phone at 319-653-7768 or by e-mail to or the county board of supervisors at 319-653-7711 or by e-mail to ~ for more informati... http://washington-ia.villagesoup.com/lifestyles/story/veterans-affairs-seeks-commissioner/825803 Thu, 17 May 2012 13:50:33 CDT news@washjrnl.com (Staff) Lifestyles http://washington-ia.villagesoup.com/lifestyles/story/highland-to-graduate-57-seniors/825628?source=rss ]]> The Highland Community School District is losing a second principal. Riverside Elementary School Principal Mike Hansen is moving on. Last month, the Board of Directors reluctantly accepted the resignation of high school principal Tim Navara, just as they did for Hansen during the May 14 school board meeting. The directors approved the graduating class of 2012, pending completion of graduation requirements. The ... http://washington-ia.villagesoup.com/lifestyles/story/highland-to-graduate-57-seniors/825628 Thu, 17 May 2012 10:04:19 CDT news@washjrnl.com (Linda Wenger, The Journal) Lifestyles