Fairfield News

The Lord?s Cupboard of Jefferson County is in immediate need of two weekly volunteers.Laura C. Cohen, The Lord?s Cupboard coordinator, explained the food pantry needs an adult volunteer to help from 1-4 p.m. every Friday. The volunteer would work with other volunteers to fill grocery/supply orders, stock shelves, clean the facility and assist clients with food pickup. It involves up to three hours of standing ...

Blue Zones learned residents of Okinawa, Japan, have a smart strategy for maintaining a healthy weight: Before meals they say ?hara hachi bu,? which means to stop eating when you?re 80 percent full.Studies show that cutting back on calories can lead to better health, longevity, and weight loss. By practicing hara hachi bu, a person can:? Mindlessly cut 20 percent of his or her caloric intake;? Lower blood ...

RICHLAND ? The Richland Lions Club is hosting a soup and pie supper from 5-7 p.m. Jan. 23 at Mother Cabrini Parish Center in Richland.A free-will offering will be accepted for the meal.The proceeds will benefit the Pekin Ministerial Association?s Reach program.

JEFFERSON COUNTY FAIRFIELD 4-H CLOVER KIDSThe Jefferson County Fairfield 4-H Clover Kids met 5:15-6:15 p.m. Thursday at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds Activity Building.Thirteen members participated in making a bird feeder out of an apple, peanut butter and birdseed. The group played with ?snowballs? and had races dressing kids for outdoor play. They talked about how to help keep animals safe with the very ...

INDIANA STATE UNIVERSITYTERRE HAUTE, Ind. ? Indiana State University has announced its dean?s list for the 2013 fall semester.Allen McEldery of Batavia was recognized for academic achievement.To be eligible for the dean?s list at Indiana State, students must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale.??? HAMILTON COLLEGECLINTON, N.Y. ­? Serena R. Ward, daughter of Raymond and ...

Florence Louth of SunnyBrook Assisted Living will celebrate her 90th birthday Sunday.Congratulatory birthday cards can be mailed to Mrs. Louth at 3000 W. Madison Ave., Apt. 412, Fairfield 52556.

JEFFERSON COUNTY RETIRED SCHOOL PERSONNELJefferson County Retired School Personnel will meet at 12:15 p.m. Jan. 22 at SunnyBrook Assisted Living.The scheduled program has been changed. The program Jan. 22 will be photographer Julie Johnson of Packwood. She will be speaking about her trips.Cedar Valley Winery prepresentatives will be on the program Feb. 26.Hostesses will be Martha Cathey, chairwoman, and ...

AMES ? Loren Kruse and Successful Farming have partnered with the Iowa 4-H Foundation to present the second annual Loren Kruse/Successful Farming Outstanding 4-H Leader Award. The award honors an individual who has dedicated their time, talents and treasures to ensure that their 4-H club members receive the best 4-H experience possible.?I will always be grateful for the dedicated volunteer leaders and extension ...

OTTUMWA ? The premier Iowa educational event for cow-calf producers, the Cornbelt Cow-Calf Conference, is set for Saturday at the Bridge View Center in Ottumwa.The conference begins with registration at 8 a.m. The official welcome is at 9:30 a.m., followed by two general session speakers, lunch and exhibit viewing. The afternoon begins with a general session speaker in the auditorium, followed by two break-out ...

STOCKPORTThe Stockport Jam will be 1-4 p.m. Sunday at Heritage Estates. Come for an afternoon of acoustical musical entertainment and bring instruments to play. An offering will be taken to help defray expenses.???All youth are invited to B.A.T.T.L.E. youth group at 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays at the United Methodist Church. Anyone wishing to help is asked to contact Shirley Munford at 319- 796-4330.? Beverly ...

Jefferson County Fairfield 4-H Clover Kids member Tristen Garretson gets a little help from volunteer Sophia Mineart in creating a bird feeder with an apple, string, peanut butter and birdseed during the club?s meeting Jan. 9 in the Jefferson County Fairgrounds Activity Building. The next meeting will be Feb. 13.

TUESDAYYouth Fitness Jr. Class, for kindergartners through fourth-graders, Roosevelt Community Recreation Center, 5:30-6 p.m. $3 per class; free with membership. No registration needed.Children?s Vaccination Clinic, Jefferson County Public Health office, 1-4 p.m. Call 472-5929.H.E.L.P.S., Fairfield Foursquare Church, weigh-in, 6 p.m. Call 233-5086.Golden Speakers Toastmasters Club, First United Methodist ...