Community

OLLIE ? Prairie View United Methodist Church, weekly events:? Sunday ?Worship followed by fellowship, 9 a.m.; Sunday school, 10:30 a.m? Monday ? Christmas Eve service, 5 p.m.

Marybelle Hootman will be joining the list of centenarians when she turns 100 years old Friday.Mrs. Hootman was born Dec. 21, 1912, in Selma. She has lived most of her life in the Selma-Douds communities.Mrs. Hootman and her late husband James had three children: Donna Jean Copeland and husband Roy, both deceased; Kriss Hootman and wife Raye of Douds; and Mary Alice ?Midge? Linge and husband Bob of Washington, ...

A benefit concert for Darjaal Craul of Fairfield is planned at 8 p.m. Friday at Paradiso Cafe.Craul is dealing with a medical emergency and will be going through treatment for several months. Her family will have no income during that time, and Dara Craul will need to look after the children: 13-year-old Mikayli, 2-year-old Tegwen and 9-month-old Macsen full time during those months. Her family will need ...

Doris Risenhoover of Ottumwa will celebrate her 85th birthday Sunday.Her family will be hosting an open house in honor of Mrs. Risenhoover?s birthday from 2-4 p.m. Dec. 30 at the Hedrick Community Center in Hedrick. Mrs. Risenhoover requets no gifts, but cards would be welcome. Cards can be sent to her at 700 W. Alta Vista No. 134, Ottumwa 52501.Mrs. Risenhoover was born north of Highland Center in Wapello ...

MOUNT PLEASANT ? Iowa Wesleyan College President Jay Simmons has tendered his resignation in order to accept the presidency of Simpson College in Indianola.Simmons will become the 23rd president of Simpson College, on June 1, upon the retirement of Simpson President John Byrd. Simmons will continue to serve as president of Iowa Wesleyan College for the balance of the academic year, according to Iowa Wesleyan ...

TUESDAYSanta in His Kandy Kane House, Central Park, 6-8 p.m.Lord?s Cupboard Christmas Box Packing, Nazarene Family Center, 5:30 p.m. Volunteers needed to pack food boxes.Holiday Photos, fundraiser for American Cancer Society and Jefferson County Relay for Life, Best Western Fairfield Inn, 6-8 p.m.Eagles Auxiliary, Fairfield Eagles Club, 7 p.m.Lockridge Fire and Rescue Blood Drive, Lockridge Senior Center, ...

John ?Jack? and Martha Fisher of Douds will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary Dec. 24.John Fisher and Martha Oliver were marred Dec. 24, 1947, in Princeton. They have four children: Lonnie Fisher of Bettendorf, Kathy Decker of LaFayette, Ga., Linda Connelly of Fairfield and Gary Fisher of Ottumwa.A card shower is being planned for the couple. Cards can be sent to 14953 Acorn Ave., Douds 52551.

The Cancer Exterminator Relay for Life team will be raising money for the American Cancer Society and the local Jefferson County Relay for Life by offering photos with Santa Claus from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Best Western Fairfield Inn.Children, adults, couples families, even pets will receive their favorite 5- by 7-inch photograph with Santa or a holiday setting background for a $15 donation to the American ...

Prairie View United Methodist Church weekly events include, Sunday: worship at 9 a.m. followed by fellowship time; and Sunday school, at 10:30 a.m.Monday: choir, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday: Bible study, 9 a.m.; empowerment, 4:30 p.m. Wednesday: evangelism committee, 7 p.m.

VEO ? A two-day horse and mule noncompetitive plowing event took place Nov. 17-18 on Nipa Boulevard, about 3 miles south of Veo in Penn Township of Jefferson County.The horses and mules were used to plow a 20-acre field. The horses were several varieties which included Belgians, Percherons and Suffolks.The plows were the riding style, the same as those used in the late 1800s and early 1900s.Those in attendance ...

MONDAYSanta in His Kandy Kane House, Central Park, 6-8 p.m.Jefferson County Blood Drive, Jefferson County Fairgrounds Activity Center, 2:30-5:45 p.m.Van Buren High School Winter Concert, Van Buren High School Gym, 7:30 p.m.Enchanted Forest Walk, Waubonsie Park, Cantril, 5-8 p.m. Ends Dec. 31.All the Above Support Group, Living Stones Fellowship, 7 p.m. Call 233-0818.Co-Dependency Anonymous, First Presbyteria...

Area churches are hosting seasonal programs next week along with recurring events, including:Today? Fifth grade dance and game night, 7-10 p.m. at Word of Life Lutheran. Saturday? Cookie Walk open to the community in Parish Hall, 8 a.m. to noon at St. Mary Catholic Church.? Southeast Iowa Chamber Singers concert, 8 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church.Sunday? ?The Heart of Christmas? performed, 8:15 a.m. and ...