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February 27th

Jorg Nissen benefit March 10 in Swisher

Submitted by admin on Tue, 02/28/2012 - 12:00am

SWISHER– A benefit for Jorg Nissen and family will be held Saturday, March 10, from 5 until 11 p.m. at the Swisher American Legion, 68 Third Street SE, Swisher. Hosted by Larry and Sheilah Igou and family, the benefit will feature soup, sandwiches and cookies; a silent auction of items including autographed sports memorabilia and many items by area artists and crafters; and entertainment by Crazy Keys Dueling Pianos from Minneapolis. Come just to listen to, laugh at, participate and enjoy a fun time for all ages.


Swisher Legion serving Lenten suppers

Submitted by admin on Tue, 02/28/2012 - 12:00am

SWISHER– The Swisher American Legion will serve Lenten suppers Feb. 24 through March 30 from 5-8 p.m.
Fish, shrimp or chicken dinners. Dine-in served with one trip through the salad bar. Carry-outs served with coleslaw only.


Swisher Legion blood drive Tuesday, March 6

Submitted by admin on Tue, 02/28/2012 - 12:00am

SWISHER– The Swisher American Legion will host a blood drive Tuesday, March 6, from 3:30 until 7:30 p.m. To sign up, contact Tammy at 319-857-4741 or www.uihealthcare.org/bloodcenter.


five straight wins

Submitted by admin on Tue, 02/28/2012 - 12:00am

TIFFIN– They went right down to the wire.
The Solon Spartans remained alive in postseason basketball play last week, eliminating both Clear Creek Amana and Williamsburg in nail-biting fashion for a chance at a berth in the state tournament. Solon faced Davenport Assumption Monday night, Feb. 27, at Iowa City West High in a substate final.
“A lot of kids stepped up,” noted Solon Head Coach Brad Randall. “Ryan Kunkel came out of his shell a little bit this week.”


Old Gold Menu

Submitted by admin on Tue, 02/28/2012 - 12:00am

Wed. Feb 29:
Baked chicken w/LS gravy, mashed potatoes w/sour cream, peas, diced peaches, chocolate pudding.

Thursday, March 1:
Meatloaf, baked half potato w/sour cream, lima beans, Mandarin oranges, fudge oatmeal bar. BINGO.

Friday, March 2:
Italian baked fish w/tartar sauce, baby red potatoes, stir fry vegetables, tropical fruit. Cards.

Monday, March 5:
Herb baked chicken, mashed potatoes w/LS gravy, diced beets, banana peach cup, Rice Crispy Bar.

Tuesday, March 6:


Schools set up Thirst Stations for student hydration

Submitted by admin on Tue, 02/28/2012 - 12:00am

SOLON– Gretchen Swan knows that staying hydrated is staying healthy.
But when the stay-at-home Solon mom thought about the whole plastic-water-bottles-in-the-landfill situation, she knew there had to be a better way.
She said her family was toting armfuls of water bottles and it made her think about reducing the plastic water bottles and encouraging reuse of personal water containers.
So she did some research and found some places that made a water-cooler, well, cooler.


Movie Clips

Submitted by admin on Tue, 02/28/2012 - 12:00am

“Tower Heist” (2011, PG13, Action/Comedy) When a group of hard working guys find out they’ve fallen victim to a wealthy businessman’s Ponzi scheme, they conspire to rob his high-rise residence. Stars Eddie Murphy, Ben Stiller, Casey Affleck.
“Martha Marcy May Marlene” (2011, R, Thriller) Haunted by painful memories and increasing paranoia, a damaged woman struggles to re-assimilate with her family after fleeing an abusive cult.


Large print offerings

Submitted by admin on Tue, 02/28/2012 - 12:00am

For those interested in the Jodi Thomas Harmony series, “The Comforts of Home,” set in Texas, is just on the shelves. Leave Texas for a setting in Montana and read “Sage Creek,” Jill Gregory’s newest novel in large print. “The Helltown Massacre,” in the Family Jensen series by William Johnstone, will keep you out west in the crosshairs of a man trying to reap a fortune with a new railroad. There are hired killers, murders and a lynching to stop before it’s too late. “True Blue” by Diana Palmer is a continuation of the “Long, Tall Texans” series.


Hunger Games popular

Submitted by admin on Tue, 02/28/2012 - 12:00am

Suzanne Collin’s best-selling trilogy, “The Hunger Games Series” has been a highly requested and checked out series. Awards honoring this series have been many; among them No.1 New York Times bestseller. The books, cataloged in the Young Adult section, have created an interest with all age groups. The contents of the story, which takes place in the future, are disturbing with violence and survival. That having been said, these books are page-turners from the start and hard to put down. This haunting series will stick with you long after you have finished reading it.


New Books to Read

Submitted by admin on Tue, 02/28/2012 - 12:00am

“One Moment, One Morning” by Sarah Rayner is a paperback telling the story of a week following a fateful train journey. “One Moment, One Morning” is a stunning novel about love and loss, family and above all, friendship.