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The Fairfield Public Library recently received several new books. Adopt-an-AuthorGiven by Roseann Swink, ?Crystal Gardens? by Quick. GiftsGiven by Bob and Jan Rutt, ?Lost, Season 6? (DVD).Given by Dave Randall, ?Once an Eagle? (DVD mini-series); and ?Psych, Season 2? (DVD).Given by Dave Thebodo and Terry Ann Haubenhofer, ?Die Trying? (book on CD) by Child; and ?Running Blind? (book on CD) by Child. In ...

Washington Elementary School Cub Scout Pack 67 members attended the June 2012 Campout and Fishing Derby June 1-2 at Jefferson County Park. A class was taught by leader Billy Haynes for the cubs involving proper boat safety, lifejackets and their proper fit. Boarding and departing the boat was practiced in addition to other safety procedures, boat care and upkeep. Outdoor cooking skills were taught by leaders ...

In 2007, Fairfield welcomed the Stephen Sondheim Center for the Performing Arts, the first American building to be named after the Tony, Academy, Grammy and Pulitzer Prize Award-winning composer and lyricist.Five years later, in conjunction with Way Off Broadway, the residential company in the theatre, it is still going strong, producing such classics as ?Annie,? ?South Pacific? and ?Hairspray.?Way Off Broadway?...

BIRMINGHAMThe Birmingham Library board will meet at 7 p.m. Monday at the library. Officers will be elected.­­­???The Rebekah Circle of the Methodist church will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the church. The hostess is Judith Hardin. They will be finishing plans for the Birmingham Homecoming lunch they will be serving June 16 in the city park shelter.­­???The Birmingham Homecoming Committee will meet at 7 p.m. ...

Faith Christian Outreach Church announces its annual Southeast Iowa Faith Conference held at 7 p.m. each evening June 10-13.It is free of charge. This year?s theme is ?Learning, Growing, Living.?Childcare will be available for children up to 3 years of age at all services. Children preschool through fifth grade, may enjoy the ministry of John Tasch. He has more than 35 years of experience in ministry to ...

The First Presbyterian Church in Fairfield recently awarded its scholarships for 2012. Awards are given both to graduating high school seniors and to those continuing their educational careers.Shannon Cochran, graduating from Fairfield High School Sunday, received a Presbyterian Scholarship. She will study opera and musical performance at Northern Arizona University.Continuing students Maryn Fulton, at Upper ...

Word of Life Lutheran Church will host a graduation reception at 9 a.m. May 20 for high school seniors attending the church.

A man in town recently contracted a virus.He threw up every time he moved, had double vision and could barely walk.The doctor?s office personnel listened to the symptoms, then said, ?We will call you back if we can fit you in today.?Have you ever had that experience?One little boy was expected to die from his illness.In desperation, his father went to Jesus begging him to see his son.Jesus said, ?Go back ...