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Earlier this month, Lila De Penning of Washington completed the "Walk Your A.S. Off" event. A.S. is the abbreviation for Ankylosing Spondylitis and Axial Spondyloarthritis, which are chronic lifelong autoimmune diseases that cause extreme back pain, fatigue, and inflammation throughout the body including possible organ involvement. De Penning knows all about the diseases because she is has A.S. She is 62."My ...

Two dances and a lunch, with Bingo games, are planned in June at Polishville Community Center.Lunch and Bingo is planned June 11. Lunch will be 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., with Bingo starting at 12:30 p.m. A lunch, with Bingo, is planned for the second Wednesday of each month.The first dance is set for June 15, with Lyle Beaver of Iowa City providing the music. Food will be for sale at 4:30 p.m., and dancing will ...

The Garden Department of Fortnightly Club met Tuesday, May 20, 2014. At the suggestion of member Carolyn Schmidt, the group visited Culver?s Greenhouse and Nursery in Marion. The trip was enjoyed by four members.Following that, Linda Varney led the business meeting, which was held while members enjoyed ice cream treats at Dairy Queen. Roll call was ?What was your favorite item at the center??Mary Lynn Helscher ...

Everyone is invited to the Grayson Archives in the Washington Public Library at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 3, to share stories of Washington history. This will be a group discussion about people, events, businesses, clubs, etc. The Washington County Genealogical Society welcomes all.

Elise Johnson and Jeffrey Crone are pleased to announce their engagement and upcoming wedding.Elise is the daughter of William Johnson of Moline, Ill., and Jo Johnson of Bettendorf. She graduated from Pleasant Valley High School in 2006, and attended the University of Iowa.Jeffrey is the son of Jay and Cheri Crone of West Chester. He graduated from Washington High School in 2006, and attended the University of ...

Fleur de Lis Club members met at 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 22, 2014, at the home of Linda Birney and carpooled to Reha Nursery west of Wellman. Nancy Kimmel served as hostess for the afternoon.Members enjoyed viewing the various annual and perennial plants and containers filled with flower ideas. A lot of variety and color was evident in the greenhouses.Dessert and conversation were enjoyed at DJ Diner in Wellman ...

Washington Middle School Awards Day was held at 2 p.m., May 20, 2014, at the Middle School Auditorium in Washington.PIE presentation was made, and Builder?s Club and Student of the Month were recognized.Awards were presented to students named to the Scholastic Honor Roll, and were given to any student who had been on the Honor Roll at least once in the first three terms.Sixth-grade students named to Scholastic ...

Handicapped Fish Day will be held on Wednesday, June 11, at Marr Park, located 1 1/2 miles west of Ainsworth. The fishing will begin at 9 a.m. for all ages of handicapped citizens.The Chicaqua Chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America Inc. has helped sponsor Fish Day since 1948. This is an opportunity for handicapped persons to experience the recreation of fishing. Fishing poles and bait are provided to ...

The Prairie Painters hosted the Iowa State Show for the World Show of China Painters. It was held May 15, 16 and 17 at Holiday Inn in Des Moines. Donna Guy and daughter Deb Greiner attended the show. Donna had a booth.Donna Guy held a seminar at the studio in her home on May 19, 20 and 21. Eight members attended this seminar on painting landscapes and scenery. Gerry Burchill of Des Moines was an instructor.Chapt...

The Washington Community School District is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children without charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability, and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service.Meals will be provided from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., weekdays from June 9 to Aug. 1, 2014, at Lincoln ...

The Washington Tree Committee baseball project involved the planting of 34 trees funded by the Washington Area Baseball Council and the Washington Iowa Betterment Foundation.

In honor of May being Mental Health Awareness Month, Hillcrest Family Services and Washington County Mental Health Disability Services will be hosting a presentation on "What To Do If You or Someone You Know is Having a Mental Heath Crisis." This will be held at 6 p.m. May 29, at the library on the second level in the Nicola-Stoufer Room.