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Glaucoma is a group of diseases that damage the eye?s optic nerve, which carries visual signals from the eye to the brain. If left untreated, glaucoma can lead to vision loss or blindness. But many people with early-stage glaucoma have no symptoms. By the time they?re diagnosed, they may have already noticed changes to their side, or peripheral, vision.?Studies show that at least half of all people with glaucoma ...

Washington County Extension will host the second session of the Winter Garden Webinar series on Feb. 12 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Washington County Extension office. The programs are free and are open to anyone who has an interest in local food systems.The topic is In the Community: Hear how Master Gardeners are teaching in community gardens and growing produce for food banks. Master Gardener coordinator ...

Tai chi is a martial art developed in ancient China that is now practiced for health improvement.Tai chi combines slow, graceful movements flowing into the next with focused mental concentration.Tai chi requires very little in terms of equipment or props.This slow and gentle movement of body weight and deep breathing requires nothing more than comfortable clothes and flat, flexible shoes. It is suitable for all ...

Washington County Ambulance's newest ambulance has arrived. It replaces an ambulance that was totaled in a collision. The new ambulance was parked behind the county courthouse Tuesday morning. Supervisor Richard Young invited all of the people who attended the board of supervisors' meeting to take a look at it. The new ambulance cost about $165,000.

For some people, the smell of Mom?s home-baked pie, the sight of an ice cream truck, or the sound of sizzling french fries can trigger a feeding frenzy. But others find it much easier to resist such temptations. What?s the explanation?You might think it?s sheer willpower. But a recent study in the journal Molecular Psychiatry suggests the answer to what fuels susceptibility to food cues may be far more complex, ...

The Washington County Hospital and Clinics Board of Trustees will hold its monthly meeting at 4 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 29 in the Robert Nicola Conference Room at the hospital.Items on the agenda include the Finance Committee report, quality report, annual presentation of the Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest, and CEO report.The trustees will also conduct three closed sessions as follows:? Compliance Report ...

Winifred Fritz attended the funeral of her cousin, Wanda Fritz, on Jan. 17 at St. Joseph Church in Pleasant Plain.Sophia Fritz, daughter of Joe and Lori, spent the afternoon of Jan. 17 with her grandmother, Winifred Fritz.Pat Remington of Brighton with friend Nita of Washington enjoyed spending Jan. 22 in Burlington.Providing the evening meal of Jan. 18 at the home of Winifred Fritz were her children, Mary and ...

The following full-time students, who achieved a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale, have been named to the St. Ambrose University Dean?s List for the Fall 2014 term.Columbus Junction: Taylor HillsKalona: Meridyth BatesWashington: Sydney Greiner, Bryton Lumberg, Alex Mullens, Gavin Parker

The following students were named to the fall 2014 Central College dean's list:Bailey Anderson of Washington is the daughter of Steve and Rita Anderson.Whitney Christiansen of Wellman is the daughter of Brian and Brenda Christiansen.Seth Eash of Kalona is the son of Michael and Angela Eash.Jasmine Fugate of Wellman is the daughter of Douglas and Laura Fugate.Arissa Marine of Wellman is the daughter of ...

Justina Anderson has earned a spot on the Academic Dean?s List for the fall 2014 semester.The Dean?s List is comprised of students who have achieved a semester grade point average of 3.50 or above while carrying a minimum of 12 graded hours.Anderson is a junior and a music ministry major at Northwestern College. She is the daughter of Paul and Cynthia Anderson of Washington.

Longtime Washington resident, Ezra "Easy" Jones will celebrate his 94th birthday with an open house on Feb. 7, from 1:30 to 3 p.m., at the United Presbyterian Home Brownlee Health dining room. No gifts, please, just your presence to wish Easy a happy birthday.

Sherman Chance of Washington will celebrate his 81st birthday on Feb. 3, 2015.