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Many people with sarcoidosis don?t realize they have it. The disorder often has no signs or symptoms, or only mild ones.Sarcoidosis is a chronic (long-term) disorder that causes inflammation and lumps called granulomas in the body?s organs. The lungs are usually involved, although the condition can affect any organ, including the skin, eyes, liver, and brain.Some people with sarcoidosis feel tired or depressed. ...

The Washington Community Theater will hold auditions for its upcoming production of "70, Girls, 70." The auditions will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. April 13, 14 and 15, in the Washington High School band room ? use the west door.Be prepared to sing. A CD player and sound system will be available if you have your own accompaniment, or an accompanist will be available."70, Girls, 70" concerns a group of senior ...

WACO Building Construction class received a 2015 Southeast Iowa Builders Association Grant this week. The class uses the grant to purchase materials for class. In the front row from left are Hunter Leichty, Jackson Roth, Nathan Wyse, Johnathen Girdley, and Adrian Unternahrer. In the back row are Kordell Meyer, teacher, Mark Dugger, Tucker Janecek, Jordan DeLeo, Alfredo DeLa Cruz, Jorge Chacon and Connor Stratton.

The Washington County Conservation Board will meet at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, April 9, at the Conservation Education Center in Marr Park.Items on the agenda include Kewash Nature Trail History and Management Plan, Conservation Education Center roofing project, center hallway pictures, Conservation Education Center security door, Ainsworth to Marr Park Trail Amenities Project, English River Wildlife Area Forest ...

(From The Washington Evening Journal, Friday, April 8, 2005)10 YEARS AGOA mission to provide potable water to Mexican villagers has begun. Dr. Robin Plattenberger and Richard Gilmore carried a water purifier with them on the ISU Extension Educational Travel Seminar the couple attended in March, to Mexico. They took the machine on their travels south, to the city of Cuernavaca, Mexico, and on a two-hour, ...

Tuesday Coffee Club met at The Central Park Community Center on April 7, at 1 p.m. with Sandy Weller as hostess. Members started the afternoon by making their own nut cups to be filled with Easter goodies. Sandy demonstrated how to make the pretty pink cups that turned out looking like a pink rose.Members toured the Library and learned many interesting facts from the past to the present.Following the tour Sandy ...

Six members of the Log Cabin Questers journeyed to Sigourney to visit the costume shop, Curtains Up.Jane Westendorf and her daughter, Lori, welcomed the group in the entry and sewing room where Jane spends most of her time. Members were amazed at the amount of material and patterns she was working with.Lori and Jane told the group that they work with wardrobes for many high school and college plays and operas. ...

The Creative Living Department of the Washington Fortnightly met on March 25, at 1:30 p.m. in the U.P. Dining Room. A short business meeting was held before the scheduled entertainment. Members were reminded to bring Bingo gifts for Lending Hands to the next meeting. Roll call was answered by seven members and one guest by naming their favorite entertainment. Special music was provided by Bob and Millie Youngquist...

The Lions Club will sponsor a Washington community blood drive from 1:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 9, in Fellowship Hall of the United Presbyterian Church. To donate, call Ron Andersen at 319-461-3898 or randersen@iowatelecom.net or visit www.bloodcenterimpact.org. Please eat and drink before donating and bring a photo ID.

Former students of Brush School No. 8 are planning a reunion for June 6, 2015. A potluck will begin at noon in the enclosed shelter at Kalona Park. Drinks and tableware will be provided. Please contact Donna at 319-931-4302 or Lois at 319-656-3732.

The Washington City Council will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, in council chambers at 120 E. Main St.Items on the agenda include: consent items, claims and financial reports, presentation from the public, RFP for banking services, water facilities task order No. 4 (West Fifth Street parallel water main), notice of hearing and letting - north water tower, notice of hearing and letting - North Sixth Avenue ...

Wayland Mennonite Church is excited that Pastor Makoha Francis will serve as a special speaker for the 10:30 a.m. worship service on April 19. He works for Grace Mission to the Nations in Uganda. He will be sharing how the love of God makes everyone see beyond their needs to the needs of others. All are invited to come to this special service!