http://fairfield-ia.villagesoup.com?source=rss Latest lifestyles stories from Fairfield Ledger. Tue, 22 May 2012 06:22:51 CDT Tue, 22 May 2012 06:22:51 CDT en-us Copyright 2011 Inland Media http://fairfield-ia.villagesoup.com/lifestyles/story/parents-announce-kaska-jacobs-engagement/827612?source=rss ]]> Chuck and Cathy Kaska of Fairfield and Bill and Rachel Jacobs of Vilisca announce the engagement and approaching wedding of their children Kelsey Kaska and Jeffrey Jacobs, both of Waukee. The bride-elect is a Fairfield High School and Central College graduate. She is assistant alumbi director at Central College in Pella. The groom-elect is a Vilisca High School and Central College graduate. He is employed at KPMG ... http://fairfield-ia.villagesoup.com/lifestyles/story/parents-announce-kaska-jacobs-engagement/827612 Mon, 21 May 2012 14:55:48 CDT ffledger@lisco.com (Staff) Lifestyles http://fairfield-ia.villagesoup.com/lifestyles/story/edgertons-mark-golden-wedding-anniversary/827609?source=rss Harly and Delores Edgerton of Gravois Mills celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary May 6. Harly Edgerton, the son of the late Dr. A.G. and Margaret Edgerton of Rockwell City, and Delores Teeter, the daughter of the late Gerald and Roberta Teeter of Fairfield, were married May 6, 1962, at the Christian church in Fairfield. They have one daughter, Kimberly Gudde and son-in-law Michael, as well as one grandaughter... http://fairfield-ia.villagesoup.com/lifestyles/story/edgertons-mark-golden-wedding-anniversary/827609 Mon, 21 May 2012 14:54:40 CDT ffledger@lisco.com (Staff) Lifestyles http://fairfield-ia.villagesoup.com/lifestyles/story/pratt-celebrating-85th-birthday-at-open-house/827607?source=rss ]]> Wilma Pratt of Fairfield will celebrate her 85th birthday with an open house from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Sunday in the front lounge of SunnyBrook Living Care Care. Mrs. Pratt’s children are hosting the celebration: Sharon Brown and husband Ron of Fairfield, Linda Syfert and husband Ardie of Four Seasons, Mo., and David Pratt and wife Becky of Salt Lake City, Utah. Mrs. Pratt also has eight grandchildren and nine great-gra... http://fairfield-ia.villagesoup.com/lifestyles/story/pratt-celebrating-85th-birthday-at-open-house/827607 Mon, 21 May 2012 14:51:34 CDT ffledger@lisco.com (Staff) Lifestyles http://fairfield-ia.villagesoup.com/lifestyles/story/hoarding-to-be-discussed-at-ihcc/827606?source=rss OTTUMWA — The symptoms of compulsive hoarding and how to deal with someone suffering from this disorder will be discussed at a one-day workshop June 1 at Indian Hills Community College. Nancy Blum of the University of Iowa Carver College of medicine and Becky Esker, a certified professional organizer from Cedar Rapids, will lead the seminar which will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Rural Health Education Center ... http://fairfield-ia.villagesoup.com/lifestyles/story/hoarding-to-be-discussed-at-ihcc/827606 Mon, 21 May 2012 14:49:34 CDT ffledger@lisco.com (Staff) Lifestyles http://fairfield-ia.villagesoup.com/lifestyles/story/bentonsport-planning-spring-fest/827605?source=rss BENTONSPORT — Bentonsport Historic District will be having its annual Spring Fest during the Memorial Day weekend. Beginning Saturday through May 28, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., there will be vendors with flea market treasures, antiques and collectibles. Handcrafted items will be for sale and all of the Bentonsport businesses will be open. Food, such as turkey legs, tenderloins, blooming onions and kettle corn, will be ... http://fairfield-ia.villagesoup.com/lifestyles/story/bentonsport-planning-spring-fest/827605 Mon, 21 May 2012 14:48:46 CDT ffledger@lisco.com (Staff) Lifestyles http://fairfield-ia.villagesoup.com/lifestyles/story/backroads-birding-program-set-saturday/827602?source=rss A birdwatching adventure, Backroads Birding, co-sponored by Jefferson County Conservation and the Southeast Iowa Audubon Society is set for Saturday. The group will meet at 7:30 a.m. at Jefferson County Park and head out along the back roads of Jefferson and Van Buren counties to find birds of pasture and fence row. The trip will be led by Diane Porter and Therese Cummiskey. Space is limited, and preregistration ... http://fairfield-ia.villagesoup.com/lifestyles/story/backroads-birding-program-set-saturday/827602 Mon, 21 May 2012 14:47:54 CDT ffledger@lisco.com (Staff) Lifestyles http://fairfield-ia.villagesoup.com/lifestyles/story/ovrom-s-stories-entertaining-at-rehab/827600?source=rss Here at La Posada, we’re big on rehab. Inpatient rehab means you stay here. We have occupational therapy, although I don’t have an occupation, and physical therapy. My instructor at occupational therapy, Ginger, says I’m her No. 1 student, although she had doubts about me at first. (I think at first I was realizing I wasn’t going to pop in and out of this place.) My other instructor probably thinks I’m her worst ... http://fairfield-ia.villagesoup.com/lifestyles/story/ovrom-s-stories-entertaining-at-rehab/827600 Mon, 21 May 2012 14:46:34 CDT ffledger@lisco.com (MARY OVROM, Ledger columnist) Lifestyles http://fairfield-ia.villagesoup.com/lifestyles/story/ellsworth-community-college/827596?source=rss ELLSWORTH COMMUNITY COLLEGE IOWA FALLS — Kaitlin Uber of Fairfield was named to the spring dean’s list at Ellsworth Community College. One hundred fourteen students have been named to the Spring 2012 (January to May) Dean's List at Ellsworth Community College. To be eligible for the dean's list, students must have taken 12 or more credit hours during the semester (a full-time class load) and have earned at least ... http://fairfield-ia.villagesoup.com/lifestyles/story/ellsworth-community-college/827596 Mon, 21 May 2012 14:44:55 CDT ffledger@lisco.com (Staff) Lifestyles http://fairfield-ia.villagesoup.com/lifestyles/story/calendar-may-21-2012/827590?source=rss MONDAY Van Buren Junior High Band/Choir Concert, Van Buren High School gym, 7 p.m. Queen Elizabeth II’s 60th Anniversary Celebration, Fairfield Public Library, 3:15-4 p.m. Bingo, Polishville Community Center, food, 4:30 p.m.; bingo, 5:45 p.m. Call 319-694-3495. Mediacom Open House, distribution of digital adapters, Best Western Fairfield Inn, 3-6:30 p.m. Keosauqua T.O.P.S., United Methodist Church basement, ... http://fairfield-ia.villagesoup.com/lifestyles/story/calendar-may-21-2012/827590 Mon, 21 May 2012 14:41:57 CDT ffledger@lisco.com (Staff) Lifestyles http://fairfield-ia.villagesoup.com/lifestyles/story/webers-celebrating-50th-wedding-anniversary/826498?source=rss ]]> Larry and Joyce Weber of Ollie will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a private party May 26 at the VFW in Fairfield. Larry Weber and Joyce Bradley were marred May 26, 1962, at the Ollie United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Fredric Harris officiating. He is retired from Midland Landfill, and she is retired from Books Are Fun. The couple has one son, Mark Weber and wife Tycene of Batavia. They also ... http://fairfield-ia.villagesoup.com/lifestyles/story/webers-celebrating-50th-wedding-anniversary/826498 Fri, 18 May 2012 14:14:54 CDT ffledger@lisco.com (Staff) Lifestyles http://fairfield-ia.villagesoup.com/lifestyles/story/ran-away-with-the-circus-shows-begin-today/826495?source=rss Come one, come all! The circus has come to town! Fairfield Art of Dance’s spring production, “Ran Away with the Circus,” will marvel, delight and inspire guests of all ages this weekend with shows at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at the Fairfield Arts & Convention Center’s Stephen Sondheim Center for the Performing Arts. Witness the excitement and intrigue of the traveling circus as the talented ... http://fairfield-ia.villagesoup.com/lifestyles/story/ran-away-with-the-circus-shows-begin-today/826495 Fri, 18 May 2012 14:13:38 CDT ffledger@lisco.com (Staff) Lifestyles http://fairfield-ia.villagesoup.com/lifestyles/story/buy-fresh-buy-local-membership-drive-under-way/826494?source=rss The SE Iowa Buy Fresh Buy Local Directory is in the midst of a membership drive. Hometown Harvest of SE Iowa is enrolling food producer/growers from 11 counties in SE Iowa this year. “We had 21 specialty crop producers in the directory last year — from six counties — and we expect to find 100 this year,” said Jan Swinton, local food coordinator working for Pathfinders Resource Conservation and Development and ... http://fairfield-ia.villagesoup.com/lifestyles/story/buy-fresh-buy-local-membership-drive-under-way/826494 Fri, 18 May 2012 14:12:36 CDT ffledger@lisco.com (Staff) Lifestyles http://fairfield-ia.villagesoup.com/lifestyles/story/blood-drives-planned/826491?source=rss Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center has scheduled several blood drives. The Birmingham Lions Club will host a blood drive from 2:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday at the Lions building. Donors who last gave blood on or before March 29 are eligible to give again. Donors can walk in or make an appointment by calling Harry Anderson at 319-498-4201. A blood drive is set from 4-7 p.m. May 30 at the Keosauqua Senior Center. ... http://fairfield-ia.villagesoup.com/lifestyles/story/blood-drives-planned/826491 Fri, 18 May 2012 14:11:50 CDT ffledger@lisco.com (Staff) Lifestyles http://fairfield-ia.villagesoup.com/lifestyles/story/arc-of-jefferson-and-nearby-counties-board-of-directors/826490?source=rss ARC OF JEFFERSON & NEARBY COUNTIES BOARD OF DIRECTORS The Arc of Jefferson & Nearby Counties Board of Directors bimonthly meeting will be at 5:30 p.m. Thursday in the Fairfield First United Methodist Church community room. The agenda will include report on camperships, Special Olympics, annual meeting plans, county fair booths and silent auction and other business as needed. For information call Mary Coffin at ... http://fairfield-ia.villagesoup.com/lifestyles/story/arc-of-jefferson-and-nearby-counties-board-of-directors/826490 Fri, 18 May 2012 14:11:06 CDT ffledger@lisco.com (Staff) Lifestyles http://fairfield-ia.villagesoup.com/lifestyles/story/congregate-meals-may-21-25-2012/826486?source=rss The Fairfield Senior Citizen Center has listed its menu for the coming week. Meals are served at 11:30 a.m. Monday through Friday at the Fairfield senior center and at noon Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the Lockridge senior center. Monday — hamburger on wheat hamburger bun, oven-brown potato, baked beans, sliced strawberries, oatmeal-raisin cookie. Tuesday — pork cutlet, parsley butter potato, gravy, mixed ... http://fairfield-ia.villagesoup.com/lifestyles/story/congregate-meals-may-21-25-2012/826486 Fri, 18 May 2012 14:10:04 CDT ffledger@lisco.com (Staff) Lifestyles http://fairfield-ia.villagesoup.com/lifestyles/story/fairfield-school-lunch-menu-may-21-25-2012/826485?source=rss The Fairfield Community School District has listed its menu for the coming week. Monday — soft shell taco with lettuce, meat and cheese, green beans, peaches, milk. Tuesday — mandarin orange chicken, fluffy rice, carrots, fresh apple half, milk. Wednesday — smoked turkey on bun, corn, pineapple, cookie, milk. Thursday — pig-in-a-blanket, baked beans, pears, Jell-O, milk. May 25 — cook’s choice, milk. http://fairfield-ia.villagesoup.com/lifestyles/story/fairfield-school-lunch-menu-may-21-25-2012/826485 Fri, 18 May 2012 14:09:13 CDT ffledger@lisco.com (Staff) Lifestyles http://fairfield-ia.villagesoup.com/lifestyles/story/calendar-may-18-2012/826482?source=rss FRIDAY Poppy Days, sponsored by American Legion Auxiliary 47, Fairfield Hy-Vee Food and Drug Store, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; First National Bank and Iowa State Bank, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.. We Care, cancer support group, Jefferson County Health Center conference room, 7:30 p.m. Call 472-1856. American Gothic House Center Reception, for new outdoor exhibit area, Eldon, 6-7 p.m. Free Movie, “Agenda,” sponsored by The Family Leader ... http://fairfield-ia.villagesoup.com/lifestyles/story/calendar-may-18-2012/826482 Fri, 18 May 2012 14:08:10 CDT ffledger@lisco.com (Staff) Lifestyles http://fairfield-ia.villagesoup.com/lifestyles/story/fairfield-church-synagogue-calendar/826407?source=rss The following houses of worship have made changes to their calendars for Sunday through May 26. Any Fairfield house of worship that would like to have its calendar for the week of May 27 to June 2, published in The Ledger June 1, should provide information to the newsroom by 9 a.m. Thursday. Calendars should be updated weekly or monthly for the listing to appear in The Ledger. Email to lifestyles@ffledger.com. ... http://fairfield-ia.villagesoup.com/lifestyles/story/fairfield-church-synagogue-calendar/826407 Fri, 18 May 2012 12:44:50 CDT ffledger@lisco.com (Staff) Lifestyles http://fairfield-ia.villagesoup.com/lifestyles/story/rural-churches-set-special-services/826399?source=rss Basil Faith Parish will have its annual Conference Sunday June 3. Faith United Methodist Church in Libertyville will have its worship at 11 a.m. The special service will be a time of singing, faith sharing and praising God. Anyone who would like to share his or her faith story or a special song should contact Marilyn Nance. Everyone is invited to participate in the Van Buren countywide service at 10:30 a.m. at ... http://fairfield-ia.villagesoup.com/lifestyles/story/rural-churches-set-special-services/826399 Fri, 18 May 2012 12:39:39 CDT ffledger@lisco.com (Staff) Lifestyles http://fairfield-ia.villagesoup.com/lifestyles/story/healing-requires-action-as-well-as-belief/826396?source=rss Do you want to get well? Do you want help? Sometimes healing comes because a person is willing to believe healing is possible. Belief is always accompanied by action. Do you believe you can lose weight? You must change your thoughts about food. Do you believe you can beat the cancer? You must choose radiation, prayer, alternative treatments or a combination of the above. Some choice of action follows belief. Jesus... http://fairfield-ia.villagesoup.com/lifestyles/story/healing-requires-action-as-well-as-belief/826396 Fri, 18 May 2012 12:38:27 CDT ffledger@lisco.com (DEBORAH MASELLI, Special to The Ledger) Lifestyles