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Russell News July 30, 2019

Summer Reading Program
                Want to be Russell's Top Reader? Whoever checks out and reads the most books  in a month will get a sign in their yard and a special prize. Any school-aged child is eligible. Program ends Labor Day Weekend.  Winner will be determined at the end of each month.  The winner for June was Boston Shounkwiler who read nine books. What a a great way to spend the summer.
                The Chariton Community Schools Summer Food Program, that ran from June 3 to July 19,  provided over 500 meals to Russell residents  and was very successful.
Calendar
                Sunday, August 4,  2 p.m.  Russell Sportsmen's Club Trap shoot
                Monday, August 5, 7 p.m. Russell City Council meeting
                Tuesday, August 6,   6:30 p.m. American Legion/Auxiliary
                Wednesday, August 7,  6:30 p.m. Night Owls of Faith United Methodist Church,   All women are invited.
                Thursday, August 8-Sunday, August 18, Iowa State Fair 
                Monday,  August 12, 7 p.m. Russell Sportsmen's Club Trap shoot
                Thursday,  August 15,   6 p.m. Russell Museum/Library Board meeting
                Sunday, August 18, 2 p.m. Russell Sportsmen's Club Handgun
                Tuesday, August 20,      Russell News meeting at the Museum-everyone welcome
Time to be scheduled.
                Friday, August 23, First Day for Wayne Schools,  2 hour early dismissal
                Monday, August 26, First Day for Chariton schools, 90 min. early dismissal
                Monday, August 26, 7 p.m.  Russell Sportsmen's Trap shoot
                Saturday, September 14, Russell Fall Festival  & BBQ competition, more info to  come. The Russell Museum/Library will have their annual breakfast fundraiser, 7:30-10 a.m. that day.


Congratulations to the Russell Reivers 4 H Club and their leaders who did very well with all their awards at the Lucas  County Fair. 



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