UpdatedMon, May 31, 2021 at 8:42 am PT
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Donald Schaefer, at 73, was honored by the American Red Cross for his 200th blood donation. Donald has been giving blood since he served in the US Army, then throughout his career as a teacher and as assistant director of placement of Eastern Illinois University s education department, from which he retired some 10 years ago.
A proud father of five children and grandfather to 15, Donald believes that donating blood is a prime way to serve others, and is something almost everyone can do. His family concurs.
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The Fairfield Police Department says it has seen an increase in overdoses recently involving Fentanyl and Heroin-laced Fentanyl. Police say they have responded to three overdoses in the last three days, and officers have rendered life-saving aid to 12 people in the past three months. Police say anyone who sees drug paraphernalia, or similar out-of-place items, should not handle or touch them in any way, but should instead contact the Fairfield Police Department. Fairfield will hold Memorial Day services at the Maple Hill Veterans Cemetery at 11 Monday morning. Mayor Mike Dreith will be the speaker, with Dave Land serving as Master of Ceremonies and Lebanon North CP Church Pastor J.C. McDuffee offering prayer. American Legion Post 176 Commander Tom Seaman and VFW Post 4535 Commander Ron Van Buskirk will lay a wreath at the monument of the unknown service person. The Honor Guard will perform a 21-Gun Salute, followed by the sounding of Taps by Doug Aman. In the event of rain, the service
Miller announces art winner
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WASHINGTON U.S. Rep. Mary Miller, R-Oakland, has announced that Carmi White County High School student Gage Attebery has won her Congressional Art Competition.
Atteberry won first place with his piece titled, “The Weight of Faith,” The depicting his 72 year-old grandmother’s hands holding one of her mother’s favorite rosaries that she used every night. Gage used a mix of pencil, charcoal and colored pencil to complete the piece.
“I am completely blown away by the artistic talent in Illinois’ 15th District,” Miller said. “Gage’s artwork is magnificent and extraordinarily detailed. To then hear the story & inspiration behind his work, made the artwork and detail all the more spectacular.”