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Nov 25

Christmas Craft PAT Parent Meeting December 16

A Parents as Teachers parent meeting is planned for Tuesday, December 16, at 5:30 PM at the Extension Office meeting room.   There will be a short presentation on the impact of play on learning, child-led play and parent-child interaction.  Holiday family pictures will be taken and printed to take home.  Several craft stations will be set up […]

Nov 11

Holiday Appetizers Cooking Class Offered December 8

The Ringgold County Wellness Coalition has scheduled a second healthy cooking demonstration by Katie (Routh) Porter on Monday, December 8, from 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM at the Diagonal Community Building.  This class will feature quick and easy appetizers for the holidays.  Contact Amanda Waske to register for the class.  There is a $10 registration […]

Oct 31

Safe Treatment for Head Lice

Head lice has become a problem again in our area.  This chemical-free solution that can be prepared with common household ingredients is a safe way to treat for head lice: Mix equal parts of vinegar and mineral oil.  (Mineral oil is available at both CGI and Hy-Vee grocery stores in Mount Ayr, Iowa.)Massage into hair and scalp.  […]

Oct 29

Healthy Cooking Event a Success

Twenty participants attended the Healthy Cooking event sponsored by the Ringgold County Wellness Coalition on October 21. Chef Katie (Routh) Porter presented the demo at the Tingley Community Building. A total of $74 in donations from the attendees was given to the Tingley Community Building board as a way to thank them for the use […]