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A card shower is being planned to celebrate the 80th birthday of former area resident Ted Neil.Mr. Neil?s birthday is Dec. 4.Neil grew up in the Packwood area and graduated from high school in Packwood. He also lived in the Libertyville area.Cards can be sent to Mr. Neil at 2372 Scott St., New Virginia 50210.

Geraldine ?Gerry? McEntire Keiser of Richland will be celebrating her 90th birthday during an open house from 1-3 p.m. Dec. 3 at the Rubio Community Building in Rubio.No gifts are requested; cards and memories are welcome.Mrs. Keiser was born Dec. 11, 1921, in Pollock, Mo.She retired from Parkview Care Center in 1985. She also had worked at Universal Producing Company and Jefferson County Hospital. She ...

FHS CLASS OF 1956Members of the Fairfield High School graduating class of 1956 will meet for their monthly breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Thursday at the Fairfield Hy-Vee Food and Drug Store.

John and Shirley Crawford of Fairfield announce the engagement of their daughter Amy Crawford to Jason Mankowski, son of Daniel and Mary Ellen Mankowski of Westland, Mich.The bride-elect of Livonia, Mich., graduated from Fairfield High School in 2000. She received a bachelor of science degree in business management from Buena Vista University in 2005 and a master?s degree in healthcare administration in 2009. ...

The Fairfield Senior Citizen Center has listed its menu for the coming week.Meals are at 11:30 a.m.Monday ? pork cutlet, sweet potatoes, brussel sprouts with cheese, blushing pears.Tuesday ? chili with beans, creamy coleslaw, cereal muffin, sliced strawberries.Wednesday ? beef patty, wheat bun, baked potato, sour cream, sliced carrots, fruit cocktail, orange juice.Thursday ? cube steak, parsley ...

OTTUMWA ? Jefferson and Van Buren county residents can drive through the Ottumwa Area Chamber of Commerce?s annual Holiday Nights ?N Lights in Greater Ottumwa Park at a discounted entrance fee.Dec. 5, all vehicles with Jefferson County license plates and Dec. 6, all vehicles with Van Buren license plates will be admitted for $7. Regular admission is $10.The mile-long display continues through Dec. 30. Hours ...

LIBERTYVILLE ? Students at Libertyville Elementary School are learning about the Seven Habits of Highly Effective Kids.In October, the school focused on Habit 2: Begin With the End in Mind, which means to have a plan. It means ?I plan ahead and set goals. I do things that have meaning and make a difference. I am an important part of my classroom and contribute to my school?s mission and vision. I look for ways ...

The Fairfield Community School District has listed its menu for the coming week.Monday ? chicken patty on bun, mixed vegetables, pineapple, Kickapoo Krunch, milk.Tuesday ? toasted cheese sandwich, Little Smokies, peas, applesauce, milk.Wednesday ? cook?s choice of meat, green beans, pears, cook?s choice of dessert, milk.Thursday ? steak nuggets, bread and butter sandwich, carrots, mixed fruit, ...

Kirya Scearcy and Jacob Louth announce their engagement and upcoming wedding.The bride-elect is the daughter of Chris and Denise Scearcy of Richland. She is a graduate of Pekin High School and earned an associate?s degree in nursing from Indian Hills Community College. She is employed by SunnyBrook Home Care.The groom-elect is the son of Terry and Jill Louth of Birmingham. He graduated from Van Buren High ...

Farmers and crafters will be selling local products from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday in the northwest corner of Everybody?s Whole Foods Store.A sale also is planned there until mid-day Christmas Eve.Interested vendors can call Beth Williams at 864-924-5980 for information.Williams said many vendors and customers from the Fairfield Farmers? Market are trying to keep an indoor market going through April at ...

Air Force Airman William C. Anderson, son of Irvin Anderson of Fairfield, graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits ...

NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE ORANGE CITY ? Danielle Fry, daughter of Greg and Lora Fry of Fairfield, is serving as a tutor for the 2011?12 school year at Northwestern College in Orange City.Tutors offer support to students in a variety of academic disciplines, including math, science and writing. Tutors are selected by professors for their content knowledge and ability to assist other students with the material. ...