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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-2002 City of Fairfax 3 k' S ✓f�� 'v1t: }} r nt r rf tti ; y f t t tk. r}}.#kr 7 i ; f '� tt YC 3 ," } s a;k AV�,/vA;,'�A,Y4DF 6'l GAJ:{}i, t t y�,t s r } f r sift tt; t..i �;.✓ $ r ...d t : f�+�'�t ➢ z r tit ��� : r 4 � ��Ah dt' o. z. "M: American Legion — Pekomy Post #572 ANNUAL STAG kr ' Saturday, November 23r~ l)10c��5 Open at 5.30 P,� -- Set�ir�g starts at 7:0U PSI Rocky Mountain Oyster and Kam Dinner— cost$8.50 Guests Are Welcome Special Faints of interest Come and enjoy a great evening at the legion hall. • Library Christmas Open House Fairfax Public Library Christmas Open House ' City Minutes ; • Library News T I)e 2t)d week of DeGeh°)ber clurdng regular library I°o r.5 : • Fire Department News Pecembev A--h tbtou9b the 14Th Tree Refreshments *Free Books • Partyren"s Christmas Party Tuesday, December 10th special "Christmas Story }-dour" P M6 Santa! 5:30 PM' See you therel • Legion's Annual Stag • Caregiver Month Santa Clans is Coming to Town! Tuesday, December 10th 1TY HALL is the eemmunity r°, k 0-111-PREN'S G-RI TMAS PAR-17Y at 6:00 PNS Monday—Wednesday '.: ...�,. E3ritag your little 00e5 to see Santa! 7:30 AM-4:00 PM Thank Yon! Tuesday and Thursday 7:30 AA4—6:00 PM The Fairfax State Savings Bank staff would like to thank everyone who participated in the 12th Annual "Especially for You" Women's Race Against Friday Breast Cancer held in October. The enthusiasm and support from citizens of 7:30 AM.—9'30 AM Fairfax and the surrounding communities is truly appreciated. City HA Phone: 546-2204 Because of your support, the Bank Team placed 1 st in team size with 292 members strong! The entire amount of$4,867 contributed by you andthe Fairfax Bank will be used to provide breast cancer education and: screening services for women in need, Over 5500 participants registered this year and raised over $84,5001 We hope to see you again next year for an even bigger and better race! RECOLLECTIONS F THE PAST SEVEN SONS ARE FARM P'LANMRS THE RAISE ONL.YHIGH CLASS STOCK By Vance W.McCray WHEN Henry Lefebure, nowc G' purebred business. Henry Lefebure. deceased, took his seven sturdy sons ` made two importations of horses into partnership with him on the home annually from the beginning of his. faun in Linn County, Iowa, some years business career,until the opening of the aa, lie was paving tlae way for an idea i �` world war in. 1914. Each year lie which is bound to Drove increasingly exhibited sorri of his famous stock at popular as time passes, and which state fairs and the Chicago cannot help but prove profitable in the International. He always captured his conduct of the farm where the purebred share of the winnings. idea is almost a religion with the At the Panama-Pacific Exposition in o,wners. S iK K :a: = � 1915 the Lefebure exhibit of Belgians Belgian horses, the purebred kind, is :r 2; ;. #z 1';. l� p ��:. a .�;. was awarded the premier champion the big idea on the Lefebure farm, but prize and the owner of these beautiful Shorthorn cattle, Duroc jersey hogs, horses was made the premier champion 1lcrlsteiry Fiiesian cows and Belgianit breeder of Belgiums for winning the hares, all purebreds, are raised by the y, most prizes with Belgian horses of his seven sons, each having charge of the own breeding. He showed the grand. breed in which he is particularly champion and senior, charuupion snare interested. Arma du Balcon,itnport.ed by and won frust on a group of three When Ejmil Lefebure, grandfather of Hoeg Webure mares, first and second on aged mires, the boys who are now so successfully first and third on the three-year-old operating the big farm in Linn County, returned to Belgium and bought a mares, first on the two-ycar-old snare, carne to America in the early seventies, number of excellent animals, which he fifth on yearling mare, second an mare he located in Linn County, purchasing brought back to America, .These foal and first on stallion and three mares land from the United States animals were the first importation of bred by exhibitor. government. He was born in Belgium draft horses into America. Mr. Lefebure imported the mare Neufvilles, Belgium, in 1839, a town In 1889, he made a second "Anna du Balcon" and developed.her which is well known to Belgian breeders importation from Belgium and sold into a champion. This famous horse as the home of many fine champions, most of these,but retained a few which was grand champion at the Iowa. State It is located in the heart of a great he took to his Iowa farm. Pair from 1911 to 1915 inclusive; grand producing country and before the world He passed away in 1905. His champion at the Minnesota State Fair, war the brick barm of the Lefebure, property was divided 'between his two 1915; grand chatrapi.on, Panama-Pacific bomestead could,be were there. sons at his dearth,J(,-)hi). Lefebure. taking Exposition,San Francisco,1915. Emil Lefebure.came to America when over the. Shorthorn cattle and Henry In 1916, with he colt, Clairon du he was twenty years of age. He was Lefebure taking the Belgian purebreds Balcon, at her side she again was penniless and worked for his board the .Henry Lefebure, father of the seven undefeated in the sow ring. 1n 1917, first winter he resided in America, boys now conducting the noted farm, this colt won the futurities, and was the When he took up his residence in Linn was born in 1866. He is known the reserve junior champion stallion at the County, he founded the now famous country over as the master hand which Iowa State Fair. The mother there gave herd of Lefebure Shorthorns. built the great business now being:- up her show ring career and took-up her .However; he soon began to drearn.of operated by his sons. His effort in family duties on the Lefebure farm, the time when he' could found an breeding and importing the Belgian She has foaled five colts and raised four equally good drove of the famous breed of draft horses has been far of these. She now has a very promising horses for which his native land was reaching in its effects. daughter, at her side in the pasture. rioted. As time passed the longing; to go Ilue buildings on the L,�febture, acres But this story is not so in-Lich a recital. back to his native land was consist of seven fine sets of of the worth of the purebred animals, on overpowering and so in '1888, after he improvements, including ten large the Lefebure farm.as it is a recital of the had saved enough to make the trip, he modern barns for the carrying on of the agencies which have made the farm a RECOLLECTIONS OF THE PAST T hA> {p C fi great social and financial success, In 101 irk '`' ' y ren s other words our story has to do with ,`�,yrsx3y -J Nt' the human element rather than the. >.+U(.e�''c: "�':; >>. o� .�;, �.' •.�.:�, mal kingdom on the Lefebure place. u N Hens Lefeure believed in kr iw�� cooperation, he was a good father and hz yy°ti realised that in order to keep his sons interested in the farm he must give. them a, working interest. Accordingly IR about the time the boys became old enough to balance themselves on a horse each was taken into partnership and made to feel that: he was a vital working unit in the succes s of the farm.. In speaking of the working agreement between father and sons, Regis E. Lefebure,one of the older of the boys, A four-horse team cutting oats on the Lefebure farm said."We would accompany father to the state fairs and help him exhibit the horses. when father went to Belgium he would take one of us boys with him. He always had us accompany him wen he bought the horses and showed us what to look for in selecting an animal. When Henry Lefebure passed away,August 7,19t7,there was no perceptible change in the prosperity and management of the great farm plant,thanks to his foresight in making confidants and partners of his seven sons. The only difference was in the name of the business,which was changed from H.Lefebure&Sons to that of Henry Lefebure,Sons Company. The boys believe to a man in, the purebred animal. As one, of the sons said to nage recently: "our father and grandfather taught us that the purebred, anim.al was the most econornical, 'Vile realize that we can accomplish most by working,together, Iliat is why we have continued the henry Lefebure sons Company." "I believe that if farm land in the corn belt is to be worked at a profit,"said Regis Lefebure to use recently, "that more and better livestock will have to be grown on the general fatnn. C 3rain farming will not maintain the fertility of the soil and show a profit after paying for the operating expenses and the taxes- . Library Mural update , Charles Thurston. of Cedar rapids, saw the article regarding the mural in the August, 2002, Fairfa:� Facts Newsletter, he came out to see it and made these comments...It was done by an amateur painter, perhaps an architect._the angles of the building ate good. It is an aggressive piece, which because of its size would have required about 80 hours to paint. It is an oil painting, circa 1950 — 1960 or earlier, it was probably done from a photograph. The wagons are well,done so there may be an -mish influence. A signature is needed to do more research. leo you. Imow anything -that can help solve the mysterious origin of this painting? . ... contact the library staff. FAIRFAX PUBLIC LIBRARY FLASH! Did you know the Fairfax Library has almost 1,000 videos to borrow? LIBRARY HOURS Monday- Friday This service is 1 :00 PM - 7:00 PM FREE,! Saturday Used Books 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM 10 for $1.00 MINIM 4MR111. .: Story Time Tuesdays 12:30 PM and 5:30 PM FAIRFAx FIRE AND RESCUE 'banks,giving! Proudly Serving; Fairfax, Walford and Surrounding Areas The Fairfax Fire Department would life save your home and your life. to thank all the fanners in our jurisdiction A new video is now at the library for that took the time to stop and do clean- your viewing. You will find it in the outs and other preventive maintenance on firemen's corner. This video. tape is a their farm equipment during the harvest. documentary about the life of a New York No field .and combine fires have been City firefighter. The film was made by two reported. good job;guys) brothers from France, starting payor to Just another reminder to check and September 11, 2001 and continues through .replace all smoke detectors and CO 2 the txagedy. It's the only live footage sheat detectors, from inside the Twit,, Towers while This is also a good time to have your collapsing around everyone. The event 'furnace checked.. Make sure belts aren't filmed is very over%vhelaring, This tape cracked or worn,lubricate bearings, change was donated by the fire department in filters and .have the firebox and plenum memory of Lynn Stallman. checked for cracks. This inspection. may BLUESTEM SOLID WASTE AGENCY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Bluestem. is seeking a new Executive Director. Bluestein is an Iowa Code Chapter 28-E. joint powers authority of the City of Cedar Rapids and Linn County. Bluestern's service area is all areas and communities of Linn County. The Director manages a capital and operating budgett of approximately 8,4 million and supervises directly, or, indirectly, 46 positions. The Agency'oversees two landfills, a large composting facility and numerous educational, research and outreach. programs. Information about the Agency and details of the position can be viewed at www.bluestern.or or call 319 398-1278. UPCOMING MEETINGS DIRE DEPARTMENT Monday, December 30, 2002 7:00 PM :.:. .......:..::....,:' Upstairs in Fire Hall CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, December 10, 2002 7:00 PM LIBRARY BOARD City Hall Mlonday, December 23, 2002 7:00 PM (Library Community Room AMERICAN LEGION Monday, December 2, 2002 7:00 PM - Legion Hall Pekomy Post 572 regular meetings are held PLANNING & ZONING the first Monday of each month. The meetings fns will now start at 7:00 PM. All veterans are Ar invited to attend, h,. frr. 1» Monday, December 9, 2002 7:00 PM Membership dues for 2003 are now due, cost ' City Hell is the same as last year, $25.00„ Remit tom ,. f ' Pekomy Post #572, PO Box If there is no agenda, the meeting will be 2.76, Fairfax, IA or cancelled. contact Dick Zenisek at 846-2084, For rental of the Legion Hall, please contact The d©orS are r) en Ken Gordon at 286-0815 for availability and information. for all I- rfax rzti. ems The American Legion Bar will be open from to join gds at a tg of 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM Monday through Friday. these meetings New ideas and sgggcstiraras DEDLNES are alzvayr appreciated NEWSLETTER AGENDAS and welcomed. Please have news articles, Depending on the situation, the community,events, announcement, deadline to be placed on the etc. to City Hall by the first Planning & Zoning Commission and FIRST FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH the City Council agendas is the The Fairfax Facts will be sent out FIRST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH shortly after the City Council Meeting. BY 12:00 NOON FOR ALL SENIOR CITIZENS Meetings are held at the Fairfax American Legion Hall on the second Tuesday of the month. The Linn County Public Health Nurse is there from 1.1:00 AM to 12:00 Noon to check blood pressure and pulse. Potluck begins at 12:00 Noon. Just bring a covered dish and table service. The Business Meeting follows the meal. After the meeting, there is a social time for playing cards and games. For more additional information, please call Frank Novotny at 365-0868. cJ r l� 29, 2002 9':00 a.m. 3:00 #-OZ. Last year was such a success that we are, again, inviting you to corfre to our home for our second day-after Thanksgiving craft sale! It's time to clean our shelves, so we are ready to sell! most items are 501% off to make room for next year's products! Take advantage of the low prices and stock up for next year'saa,x< r holidays or simply purchase something for your own yard or, y ; G garden! We have many gift ideas, too! Hwy 151 - turn onto Highland Avenue in Fairfax Heights Addition. Turn right on 2"d Street. Turna � left on Horizon Avenue. a)z f wait to iF-r- you! �rnany i��nrt: Fairfax, 1 REGULAR G ✓ 11 LO / 7L MEETING CITY - OF iTA November 12,2002 Mayor Voss called the meeting to order at 7:100 PM Council members present: Frieden, 'Scott,Ekstrom&Wainwright Absent:Beer Also present: Ron Dusil, Nancy Flickinger &Dick Ransom Motion Ekstrom 2"d Scott approval of Agenda & Clerk's Financial Report Aye 4 MC Motion Wainwright d Frieden to amend the Oct 1,2002 mins from Regular Council Meeting to Special Council Meeting Aye 4 MC Motion Frieden 2"d Ekstrom approval October 1, 8 & 14,2002 Council Meeting Mins Aye 4 MC Mayor Voss declared the Public Hearing on ORDINANCE. 3 amending language of Outdoor Storage Requirements to Zoning Ordinance open 7:02 PM There being no objections Mayor 'Voss declared the Public Hearing closed 7:06 PM Motion Ekstrom 2"d Scott approve 'ORDINANCE 3 amending language of Outdoor Storage Requirements to Zoning Ordinance on its I"reading &waive 2"d&3rd readings Roll Call 'Vote Aye 4 MC Motion Scott. 2rd Ekstrom adopt ORDINANCE 3 Roll Call Vote Aye 4 MC Mayon Voss declared the Public Hearing on the rezoning of Lots 1,2,4&5 Karat's Third Addition-Scott Larson open 7:07 PM Discussion on Comprehensive Plan & concerns of rezoning Mayor Voss declared the Public Hearing closed 7:32 PM Motion Frieden 2"d Scott approve RESOLUTION 02-11-12-1 deny the rezoning of Lots 1,2,4&5 Karat's Third Addition-Scott Larson Roll Call Vote Aye 4 MC Report from LC Sheriff 129 calls over a 3 mon period & discussion on speed limits on E Cemetery Rd & Hwy 151 Doug Stout led discussion on independent blding inspections Dave Yanecek stated the specs for the 2 trucks are ready & requests permission from the Council to send the specs to Central States, Toyne &Pierce Council agreed to allow the bid process Motion Frieden 2"d Scott approve ORDINANCE 4 amending definition of hard surface pads pertaining to the Motor Vehicle Parking& Storage on its I"reading&waive 2"d &3"d readings Roll Call Vote Aye 4 MC Motion Frieden 2"d Scott adopt ORDINANCE 4 Roll Call Vote Aye 4 MC Motion Wainwright 2"d Ekstrom approve ORDINANCE 5 no parking along cul-de-sacs pertaining to No Parking Zones on its I" reading & waive 2"d & 3`d readings Roll Call Vote Aye 4 MC Motion Scott 2nd Wainwright adopt ORDINANCE 5 Roll Call Vote Aye 4 MC Motion Wainwright 2"d Ekstrom approve liquor license for American Legion Aye 4 MC . Motion Wainwright 2"'Scott approve republication of 2002 Financial Report for FY 2001/2002 Aye 4.MC; Discussion on current biding ordinance no amendments are needed Motion Wainwright 2"d Ekstrom approve RESOLUTION 02-11-12-2 City Credit Card Policy Holl Call Vote Aye 4 MC Discussion on evaluations:Morit raise of a$1,00 an hour for each of alae Maintenance Men, City Clerk&Deputy Clerk effective 01-01-03 Motion Ekstrom 2"d Frieden approve RE,SOLUTION 02-11-1.2-3 Roll Call Vote Aye 4 MC Motion Wainwright 2"d Frieden approve claims presented for payment.Aye 4 MC Vernon Cerveny gave.the library report The library Christmas Open House is from Dec 9— 14,circulation is up & discussion on library building Dave Yanecek gave the fire dept report Ron gave the maintenance report Discussion on ideas for property located on the corner of 80"' ST& E. Cemetery Rd Harold McCormick addressed concerns about the detention basin on the SW corner of Fairfax Heights Motion Ekstrom 2"d Fried" to adjourn meeting 8:28 PM Aye 4 MC Bill Voss,Mayor Mary Pacha,City Clerk November is Caregiver Month Are you concerned about your AGING PARENTS or a FRIEND? Are you providing direct care to a loved one? DorA know where to turn for help? NOW HELP IS JUST A PHONE CALL AWAY! FAMILY CAREGIVER SUPPORT PROGRAM T01.I .Free Help-line: 1-866-432-4324 Local Calls: 319-398 .5559 The main focus of this NEW progratn is on the caregiver and it provides support services for: *caregivers of individuals age 60 and older *Caregivers who are age 60 and older caring for another family member *grandparents taking care of grandchildren This program is )FREE and CONFIDENTIAL ENTIAL and a toll free call from anywhere throughout the nation. 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