Archive - Feb 2012

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– 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.

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:

“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.

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.