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Home My WebLink About09-2003 City of F i SEPTEMBER 2003 AIRFIr ' FA A C TS FADING YELLOW RIBBONS Inquires have been made to the City as to if they are going to replace the"fading"yellow ribbons around the utility poles. The families who stall have loved ones in the armed forces would like thein. to rernain faded...it is a xerninder as to how Iontheir laved ones have been gone,' So as to honor their request they will remain as is.. CANDIDATE FILING DEADLINE To be included on the city election ballot all nominations papers must be filed in the Office of the City Clerk by 5:00 PM on Thursday,September 18,,2003. Special paints of interest: VOTER REGISTRATION • City Minutes • Library News Last day to register to viae for the City Election Friday, October 24,2003 • Fire department Nerves There is no residency requixenaent for registering, to vote, except that you nau•st be registered 1'l days before a School, City or Special Election and 10 days before the Primary or General Election. • Recollections of the fast You may register at 17 1/2 but you must be 18 years old before or on Election day,be a resident of Iowa and a United States citizen in order to vote. You must be registered to vote in the county • HOBO Banquet where you live. Registrations are not transferable from county to county, • Steals Fry ***CHANGES TO YOUR VOTER'S REGISTRATION — If you are already registered to • Fall Bazaarvote but have moved within Linn County, you must :file a change of address. You may use the form found in the McCleod USA&Quest phone books. Voter registration forms are also available • Bus'Tour Schedule at the Linn County Auditor's Office and at the City Clerk's Office in Fairfax. ESPECIALLY FOR YOU MALL HOURSmmamaSunday, October 5, 2003 marks the thirteenth annual "ESPECIALLY FOR YOU" Women's Race Against Cancer, an event inspired by Sandy Knight,who lost her own fight against breast cancer in July of 1991. Sandy is the daughter of Bill and Ellie Beaty and Monday—Wednesday grew up in Fairfax,7'30 AM—4:00 PM This year's race includes a 5K Run, a 5K Walk and a 1-Mile Family Walk.. All proceeds are used to provide breast care services for women in need. Utilization of the Tuesday and Thursday 6:00 7:30 AM—6:00 PM "ESPECIALLY FOR YOU" fund has increased consistently with over 2,500 women accessing the fund to date. Friday A larger-than-ever race is needed in 2003 to continue this vitally important program, Fairfax State Savings Bank invites you to participate as a member of our team, Here is 7:3 AM—9:30 AM your chancre to plan ahead! Ask a friend, a relative or a co-worker to be a part of our "FAIRFAXX" team. Fairfax State Savings Bank will continue to pay one-half of the $15 registration fee, ' Out registration sil>ri-up prop t am begins Thursday, August 7, 2003, through Monday, September 15, 2003, All participants will receive a long-sleeved 'T'-shirt, breast car,,er t4F awareness information and General Mills products. Stop in or call the Fairfax Bank at 846-2300 for more information. Be a part of our team 4, '� and let's beat breast cancer. R-RCOLLECT1ONS OF THE PAST Era of the Front Porch... During the long, hot days of summer} before homes were air conditioned there was the front porch, This is where the children played on hot summer afternoons. 1, was where the lady of the house could do the mending, peel some apples or perform a multitude of tasks and escape a hot kitchen. Small boys somet roes crawled under the porch with their don& After the evening meal it was a place for the family to gather. Often the neighbors would strap by The people walking by exchanged greetings. The era of the front porch-was .a simple time.. The porches we have pictured here have vanished. The Victorian gingerbread trim that graced many of these hoa:nes has been removed and, its charm is now only a memory. But the house remains in. its altered state. � a ary i r wv n J A it 1 U r r :., W . T.WRI ,< Star liar & Gall j303 Church Street i IRFcOL1,ECTIONS OF THE PAST ®A Simpler Time �M - C -rP 1. . 249 Church Street 1 V iM P t r�!7�{, '+ir T- ' rr a`�� .,..moi Corner of Railroad St. & Park St, 425 Van.dert t Street ,FAIRFAX PUBLIC LIBRARY LIBRARY F y r R HOURS Monday -- Friday Saturday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM 10A0 AM - 1:00 PM Please sign up each time you visit the library forour weekly drawing. Our DVD Collection is Growing FLEE We Get New DVDs Every Month Stop In Books & Magazines ry+ Check it outM NEW HOURS Story Time Tuesdays 1:00 PM - 0:00 PM Back to School MmMmMmMm _. Please drive Be sure to ask if you have any special requests for.hooks, videos or DVDs!!.i Zth care! Fairfax Public Library Summer Reading Program Thank you to everyone who participated in our summer reading program. You helped make it a huge successlTo those who didn't participate, we hope that you will decide to loin us next year. We logged 1746 hours of reading this summer with 88 children participating. Our -top readers were: Tiffany Holt with 137 hours, Shauna Holt with 108.75 hours and Rachel Snodgrass with 67.25 hours! Come Cheek Us Outiti LOST AND FOUND *Found — Child's scooter on USA Day, July 5, 2003. Contact City !-hall in Fairfax at 846-2204, to identify and claim. *Found. -. Case of music CDs at Linn Street Park. Contact City Hall in Fairfax at 846-2204 to identify and claim. UPCOMING MEETING � FIRE DEPARTMENT Monday, October 27, 2003 7.00 PM Upstairs in Fire Hall CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, October 14, 2003 7:00 PM LIBRARY BOARD City Hall Monday, October 27, 2003 7:00 PM AMERICAN LEGION Community Room Monday, October 6, 2003 7:00 PM - Legion Hall Regular monthly meetings are held PLANNING & ZONING the 1st Monday of each month at 7:00 PM. All veterans are invited to attend. Monday October 13, 2003 Our Legion. Hall is available for rental ity PM Cfor parties, receptions, etc. For City Hall information and availability please If there is no agenda, the meeting contact Bud Burger at 846-2436, The doors are open will be cancelled, for all Taira, eiti: ens to join us at any of these meetings. e DEADLINES ideas and suggestions are always 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 FIRST The (Fairfax Facts will be sent out 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 11:00 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. _71 r and Ope g Sept. 23rd Breakfast,Serving r Daily Specials r . . II : 1 . Sunday 1 N2:00pm Dine In Or Carry Out 846 324r5` 7 Mention t 1 Opening Ad I I I 1 1NE «r r MD d d df N F jy rpm j t ^' t e SI y T esu } d r -� Y.x n. yf FY T f e + �' � *BRATS *PORK BURGERS y � E *{CARROTS *ONIONS k *POTATOES *CABBAGE *TEXAS TOAST DRINKS drinks drinks One chicken escaped from the Chicken. Noodle Soup Supper and it's hiding out on the HOBO'.S hat! an uet All You Care to Eat $6.00 September 13, 2003 Sponsored by Fidelitas Masonic Lodge 323 Vande ilt Street `airfax IA serving 4 : P11 thru 7 : 00 PM yA� www.walfordbank.com - INVITE YOUR NEIGHBORS, FRIENDS, GROUPS & FAMILY MEMF3E'RS ON THESE TOURS TO MAKE THEM A SUCCESS C`.F-;��l� BE RY r t� ;' i Ir1fR Fri-SatSept -27, 2003 $149 Twin i EL11- ACTIVITIES $129 Quad' Wide variety of American and Ethic foods availablG650 art and craft booths,360 antique and fleas market booths and over 100 farmers'market booths. A variety of activities at the old gym and music on the grounds. A guided tour at the Cranberry Marsh and Ocean spray. Lodging at Skyline Hotel& Suites at the Wisconsin Dells and Dinner&Theater at Thunder Valley. 2 hour Boat ride on the Upper Dells, Breakfast provided an Saturday morning. 1111ill"s T,014,rZS �. I'sr�b�1 ?ci} �vJn'� > "4.' '1f-ifi ( �h�r1 [a. .. J'. iv,4Ah�s,°e_G-f-_F ie.! IN, 91)0 1`11 CO, 4rvI Thurs-Sat, OCt, 9-11, 2003 $379 Twin-$259 Triple Continental breakfast and dinner is included each day, Guided tour for over 250 miles of shoreline, thousands acres of woodland and more than 40 islands and lighthouses. Wagon ride thru an orchard; explore Norwegian style Bjorlunden Chapel, Private piano performance, Peninsula. State park, Swedish Lunch where goats graze on the grassy-topped roof of the restaurant. Door County traditional Fish Boil. Beautiful Fall Colors. Narrated guided tour thru the Kohler Design Center. '$I PALL 1N BR";NSON. 11A0 Tues-Fri, Oct 14-17, 2003 $529 Twin-$469 Quad Wonder of Life Museum/Buffet Dinner a Hemmingway's, Bass Pro Outdoor'+ ortd in Springfield-3 nights stay at Fairfield Inn, Branson.Three Shows--Ride the lDucks--Showboat Branson Belle/Dinner--Wildlife Tram Tour at Dogwood Canyon,— Thurs. anyon-- Thurs. [)inner at McFarlain's Restaurant, Continental Breakfast at hotel every morning,All included +�;P� 5H0PPR'1G IN CHICAGO Sat, Nov 8, 2093 $41 Ride with us to Watertower Mail where you can experience a world of shopping, dining or just sharing the fantasy of a larger than life extravaganza. Or you may want to choose Navy(Pier,A Chicago Landmark encompassing more than 50 acres of parks,gardens, shops restaurants and attractions, Transportation only, i . . re ; �tCilt}�rc►1F�hi agla.org Sl�(JNSOIRI+L1 TIY I+'A Mi r° �" 7c s B- ANT , ALF"ORD ()A[411 J.IO R]M EN F+C.7IR I N.4"ORM.A TI ON Ol? R.Lr~%ERV A`:1:'I 0�`*�S �:19/ 4( _2 50 (Clover Highway 151 -Walfoird, IA-846-2307 -----------______________ ____________ _____________-___ ;FAMILY FALL FESTWALHEY OU YAir Saturday, September 27 Men' Fellowship Breakfast Starting at f, PMMen's Saturday morning at 7:30 Games - Free Food - !Fellowship Start the weekend out RIGHT! Join us for a free hot breakfast, great Music by 1%e Marshalls conversation and Christian fellowship! No reservations needed - ai"l denominations welcomes WORSHIP-ALL DENOMINATIONS WELCOME. Sunday 9:00 Traditional&10:30,Semi-contemporary Wednesday evening 7.00 'Mover Rldlechurch Highway 151-waff®rd iA-846-2307 - Equipping people for Life' The KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL NO. 11942 Invites you to a. . 'STEAK FRY Saturday. October 11 2003 � 20m30 PM to - 8 : 00 PM Fairfax Legion Hall Fairfax, Iowa IFL 11B Ak e Ck IFL ILL MEXICAN NICUT EVERY TISURIDAY HARD & SOFf SHELL TACOS MEXICAN BEER/MARGARITA SPECIALS SATURDAY - $ 1 .50 BLOODY MARYS do SANDWICH SPECIALS PH. 845-4045 - CARRYOUTS DAILY LUNCH SPECIALS - MONDAY _ FRIDAY FULL MENU FEATURING SROASTED CHICKEN, FISH, BURGERS, RISEYE SANDWICHES, TENDERLOINS Stop by for Happy Houma . Now 4 - Z MORE THAN YOU THINK More options. l More services. More of your needs met. Call your Farm Bureau agent today to discover your options. 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