Washington Community School District lost 220 years of experience with the recognition of eight retirees at this week’s school board meeting. The eight staff members were applauded for their service to the district as Superintedent Dr. Mike Jorgensen read their names: Tim Balvanz, 35 years; Barb Donkersloot, 39.5 years; Pam Hammes, 16 years; Sue Janecek, 36 years; Nina McGee, 12.5 years; Darlene Payne, 10 years; Maureen Schneider, 38 years; and Margaret Zieglowsky, 33 years.