A poem for Poppy Day
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The Flower of the Day
Would you like to wear a poppy As you go on your way?
Would you care to wear a poppy? It’s the flower of the day.
Stamp out hunger in your PJs
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Annual Mail Carrier Food Drive May 11 will feed thousands
WASHINGTON-The National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) will conduct its 21st annual food drive to combat hunger on Saturday, May 11. Letter carriers will collect non-perishable food donations on that day as they deliver mail along their postal routes - allowing postal patrons to literally donate to their hungry neighbors while still wearing their pajamas.
Hilltop Health Care Center celebrates volunteers
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Hilltop Health Care Center hosted a lunch Wednesday, April 24, at Wally’s Café in Watkins to celebrate their 55 senior volunteers. This corps of individuals serve a number of roles at the residential facility, and they put in around 2,500 volunteer hours in the past year (the equivalent of a full-time employee). Susan Schneider is the volunteer coordinator, and she oversees these senior volunteers as well as junior volunteers who are school-age.
Volunteers come from much the same communities as do residents. Many are from the immediate Watkins area, but some come from farther away. Thank you to all who volunteer!
National Day of Prayer
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May 2, 2013
In 1775, the Continental Congress allocated a time for prayer in forming a new nation. Over the years, there have been calls for a day of prayer, including from President Abraham Lincoln in 1863. On April 17, 1952, President Harry Truman signed a bill proclaiming the National Day of Prayer into law in the United States. President Reagan amended the law in 1988, designating the first Thursday of May each year as the National Day of Prayer.
Christian Women’s Club May 9
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“How Sweet It Is!” That’s the theme for a tantalizing brunch and meeting you won’t want to miss at Reichel’s Event Center in Annandale, 9:30 a.m. Thursday, May 9. “Lavish … Exquisite … Tantelizing … The Frosting on the Cake of Life” is the theme of speaker Sue Selbin of Webster, Wis. She will also give pointers on how to capture those sweet and savory memories through journaling. To round out the morning, lovely melodies will be shared by duo Jewel Malerich and Dottie Woodhull of Buffalo. Make your reservations by calling Dawn at (612) 723-3905, Sheree at (320) 963-6625, before 8 p.m., or e-mail at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . This event is sponsored by Stonecroft Ministries.