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I',AI fur'fr_O11wi itlh,liit,t.c,tt - :• • • • • • • r• ' • • • r UPCOMING MEETINGS , Lil}r�ary I3oartl Meeting Septelil er 1,?009 at 7:00 PM' - • • - • • • i`a�fiif `Public:L ib.ary Council Meeting s - r • • • - - s w Septc�tttber`K:7009 at 7 0{) ' r • Fairfax City ilall • § Plant A66& Loniitg 5 Sept 1 ,X009 at 7:00 PM ;� o Fairfax City.11all Parr Departnieut t c p Sepi 17,?009 at 7 OO PM P aiirfax PublicLiltrary Visioning Committee. b Sept.22,2009 at 7:00 PM µy Fami'laa.Pilblic LIl?1'a �°ate Ire Department 'Sept.28,2009 at 7:00 PM � RECOLLECTIONS OF THE PAST President Ronald Reagan visited Fairfax on September 20, OLD-FASHIONED FALL COMMUNITY PICNIC 1984. To honor this event 25 Special Guest year ago, here is a copy of the PRESIDENT ONAM REAGAN ticket to attend the event and the text of the speech he gave. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20th President Reagan was St. Patricles Catholic Church Hwy 149 and Church St., Fairfax, Iowa first elected to office on Novem- (Parking at Fairfax Ballpark on Cburch St.) ber 4, 1980. He took office on January 20, 1981. He and his GUEST * ADMIT ONE Vice President George Bush won MUST BE PRESENTED AT GATE re-election on November 6, 1994,just 47 days after President FPEE Picnic Lunch begins at 11:00 AM Reagan was in Fairfax. PAR)FOR BY REAGAN BUSK'B4 CAMPAM COMMM7F. PAUL LAXALT.CHAIRMAN': 4UGrLA BUCHANAN JACKSON,TREASURER It's great to be in Iowa again. I stopped counting, a good many years ago, the number of times I've been in your good state. I can tell you, however, about the time I didn't come. in fact, I'll never forget it. It was the caucuses in 1980, and I was feeling pretty bouncy,pretty sure of the outcome, And you handed me something of a surprise, for which I am ever grateful. You reminded me that no matter what the polls and the pundits say, run hard. And that's what I mean to do this year. I also want to congratulate you on being a most discerning state, because the republican you did support in 1980 is George Bush. And he's the best vice president this county ever had. I have been following how things are going here,what your triumphs and travails have been. And I want you to know that I'll always agree with the journalist Harrison Salisbury,who said,"Iowa[the land and the people] —I would match it against the world!" And I stand with another writer who said, "There are few more beautiful sights in American than Iowa's farmlands in early autumn ..." But the most pertinent thing I have read about Iowa is a report from a journalist who said just a few years ago: "Iowa is graced by absolutely marvelous people . . . They are clean,brave,thrifty,reverent,loyal[and]honest, . ." I'd like to talk to you today about how things are going nationally and about some local problems that I am aware of,and which I want very much to address. Nationally, I think it is fair to report that the country's economy is recovering and economic expansion has begun. The fight against inflation continues— and now inflation is less than one-third what it was in 1980. Interest rates have gone down, though not enough by any means, The employment picture is very good: We have created 6 million new jobs in this country in the past 20 months, Six-hundred thousand businesses were incorpo- rated last year—a record. None of this happened overnight, and none of it happened by accident. Our economic success is a direct outgrowth of the practical application of a practical philosophy: We believed that the way out of the economic morass of the 1970's was to let all the American people keep more of their hard-earned money, instead of sending an ever larger amount to support federal spending programs that were out of control. We cut tax rates for individu- als and we cut taxes for businesses. And what we said would happen happened: The economy recovered and then expanded. All of this is good news,but it's not enough,not by a long shot. We've got to do better. Here in Iowa, farmers are still feeling the effects of years and years of bad policy and neglect. When the Federal Government wanted to make a foreign relations point—when they wanted to make a point with the Soviet Union — they cut off the grain sales and left you holding the bag. When interest rates hit the highest point since the Civil.War,they made it impossible for you to operate. When inflation gouged you,they didn't bear your cries. And on top of all that, as if that weren't enough—estate taxes on your farms were so high that you couldn't even keep the family farm in the family any more. i RECOLLECTIONS OF THE PAST I know about your problems. As I see it,there is no America without the American farm. You not only feed the country,you feed the world. We owe you a lot, and you're the last people in this country who deserve to be taken for granted or taken for a ride. So,first,we ended the grain embargo. You know,as we do,that if we refuse to sell the Soviets grain then they simply go to other suppliers. The only ones who suffered from that kind of light switch diplomacy were America's farmers. So we ended the embargo and negotiated a new and expanded grain agreement with the Sovi- ets. Since last October, they have bought 23 million metric tons of grain,and, as you may know, I approved rais- ing the ceiling so they can buy an additional 10 million metric tons in the next year. By bringing down inflation, we went from one of the largest 2-year increases ever in prices farmers paid in 1979-1.980, to the smallest 2-year rise in 15 years in 1982-1983. As for interest rates, we have cut the prime from a high of 21 percent in 1980 to 13 percent today. I know operating loans are a point or two higher,and that's still too high---but it's an improvement. As for estate taxes,we fought hard—...and finally succeeded—and now the estate tax exemption is to increase to$600,000 by 1987.. And we have seen to it that there will be no estate tax for a surviving spouse. So,once again,families have a chance to keep the family farm. I want to add here that I see this estate tax business as crucial to the interests of the farm belt. All of those taxes taking a farm right from under a family— when I think about it, it's like a scene from The Gra es of Wrath with the fellow in the bulldozer being the tax roan,knocking down the farm a family had lived on for generations. Well,we've tried to stop that bulldozer dead in its tracks,and keep the farm intact. We have been working for some time on the problem of farm debts and land values. So many farmers have been struggling with debt burdens. In the last 3 years, the Farmers Home Administration has doubled its regular operating loans for farmers. And to provide further assistance, Farmers Home will now permit a deferral of up to 25 percent, for up to 5 years, of the principal and interest payments owed by farmers who need breathing room,to return to a sound fi- nancial footing. This will be done on a case-by-case basis. And for those who do not participate in the FMHA programs,Farmers Home will make available up to $630 million in guarantees of loans by private banks,as part of rescheduling plans for troubled farmers. I want to be very clear about this: A partial recovery, a partial expansion isn't enough. We won't be happy until the American recovery stretches across this country like a blanket, with the Midwest safe and warm inside. Until the farmers recover,then our recovery is not complete. The past few years you have known droughts and other natural disasters. We have tried to make sure our programs provide a helping hand. We have introduced some soil conservation initiatives that will help ensure that our breadbasket will feed the world not only today but tomorrow. And we have targeted a larger portion of our federal funds to states such as Iowa where soil erosion is a major concern. And let me add that no one has helped us more in our efforts than Roger Jepsen,your terrific Senator,and Chuck Grassley,another hero of the cause. In the House we have the help of Tom Tauke and Cooper Evans. Iowa has sent some very fine people to Washington,and they're fighting for Iowa every day. There is probably no group in this country far which I feel,a more natural affinity than),America's farmers. And not the least because the very qualities it takes to work and run a farm are the very qualities it takes for a citi- zenry to run a country. I am talking about the decent and enduring values of hard work, and thrift, and planning for the future and investing in the future. You know, it can be said that investing in the future is the most faithful act a man or woman can make. When you invest your hard work, and your effort, and your time,and your money —you show an extraordinary faith in our system,our culture, our country. This is the faith of the heartland, and it is what our future is built on. Just a few years ago, in 1979,Pope John Paul II came here to Iowa. And he surveyed the rolling fields of autumn,and he spoke of the future. At the farm museum near Des Moines,he was greeted by 350,000 people who opened their arms to that man of peace and hope. And he told them of the importance of agriculture---and how with agricultural abundance comes special responsibilities to human needs. He said, "Conserve the land well, so that your children's children .. will inherit an even richer land that was entrusted to you _" And after be spoke, there was a moment that was described as a "hushed unison," as the vast crowd began the final hymn of the day.. Together,they started to sing, "Oh, beautiful for spacious skies, for amber waves of.grain"—and a person who was there said, "[at that moment] the visit achieved a union of spirit. . . beyond sentimentality." It was a special moment,but such moments are not uncommon in America. Despite our differences,we are all of us in America,in 1984,part of a great hushed unison—a great unspoken unity. And as I travel the country in my quest for re-election I think: May it ever flow unbroken. ANGEL FOOD MINISTRIES Angel Food Ministries is for everyone. There is NO INCOME RESTRICTION. It is just good food for a very low price. Trinity Lutheran Church in Walford is bringing this great program to the Walford/Fairfax area. What is Angel Food Ministries? It is a program which gives families a helping hand with providing good nutritional food for them to eat at an affordable cost. Angel Food is avail- able in a quantity that can fit into a medium-sized box at $30 per unit. Each month's menu is different than the previous month's and consists of both fresh and frozen items with an average retail value of approximately $70. Comparison shopping has been done across the country, in various communities, using a wide range of retail grocery stores, and has resulted in, the same food items costing an average of$60 to $70, Generally, one unit of food assists in, feeding a family of four for about one week or a single senior citizen for almost a month. The food is all the same high quality one could purchase at a grocery store. There are no second-hand items, no damaged or out-dated goods, no dented cans without labels, no day-old breads, and no pro- duce that is almost too ripe. Who can qualify for this food? There are no qualifications, minimums, income re- strictions, or application. Everyone is encouraged to participate. There is no limit in the num- ber of food units a family can order. How does it work? Orders and distribution are handled by church host sites. Orders are collected by the host sites during the first part of each month. Orders can be paid with check, cash, or food stamps. You can also place an order online at AngelfoodMinistries.com. The orders are then sent in to the ,angel Food Ministries, On the third Saturday of the month, the food is picked up at the distribution site and is brought back to the church for pick up. The menu and an order form will be placed in the Fairfax FACTS each month. Septem- ber's order deadline is the 13th with the distribution day being Saturday, September 19. Orders must be picked up between 9:00 AM-9:30 AM at Trinity Lutheran Church, 805 Highway 1.51 W,in Walford. axia.com The new city clerk has been working on an update of the city's website. By the time of this publication, the new, revised,website should be published to the web. Some of the pictures and information may need to be added during September, but the majority of the information is in place. If you have previously went to the website and found the information out of date, come back for another look. If you have never been on the city's website, make a stop while you are surfing the web. It is one stop for a ton of information about your community. You can find information about current events, city boards, agendas, minutes, forms, and even email your meter reading from the site. After you have viewed the site, let me know your comments. Was it easy to use? Is there something you were looking for, that you didn't find's Any suggestions for changes' Also, if you have something you would like to add, let me know. I will try and work in the sug- gestions, but not all may be possible. I hope to update the site once a week, so this stays a cur- rent source of the latest information. MNN V i i i a i,p.�•! A• .1�} i Ni.ii.r>ii 111 lninQFgiYsppf FSFraw � avcrerm,`U aH`a �gi� ci W v V b'c c 1p " v m C t d ac es..a ss ct} o. -p � m ,�is m Fo� �o-�"m Rp o", x amr X11 ll1 cr °os3 x8 ' �c roo $ `e; °ro ts� mmmmm Z Q6nv m N—�" Sxw� x as9 a { rnf a ���a�3d � � � t� m mm m�O Csm"m U3 c im►i ParnaSfma moi �. oaano vfr st�i m3mo'm 5} P' � � '� c� ms7 mets erII �g'mmwRp '�`'mm3 � °omi l\d m U). a A. 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I! 1! � q rM ,THE STAR BAR 303 CHURCH STREET FAIRFAX, IA/ 545-4045 SEPTEMBER 2009 WINGS * PIZZA * TACOS MONDAYS: % PRICE PIZZAS TEES & 'LVED. WING SPECIALS THURSDAYS: $1.25 TACOS (Dire In Only,Drink Purchase Required) WASHIT ALL DOWN WITHA COLD TALLBOY MONTHLY DRINK SPECIAL: BLUE MOON PINTS $3.00 CUSTOMERAPPREATION .FREE FOOD & BEER EVE BEETS IS 12 OZ DOMES 71C DRA WS SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 1 rH 5-7PM WINA OVERNIGHT STAY @ RIVERSIDE CASINO PARTY STARTS @ 5 PM 1 DRAWING @ 9PM(MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN) (BURGERS,HOT DOGS,BAKED BEANS& HIPS) SEPT. CARRYOUT SPECIAL ANY LARGE 14" PIZZA FOR A 10" PRICE STOP OVER FOR A WEEK DAY LUNCH SPECIAL!! MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNES- THURSDAY FRIDAY" DAY PERSONAL ANY WAY BRATS CHICKEN GRILLED OR I TOPPING BURGER & WRAP BREADED PIZZA KRAUT TENDERLOIN WEEKNIGHT DINE - IN ONLY SPECIALS MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNES- THURSDAY FRIDAY DAY '/x PRICE .35 .50 $1.25 4 PC PIZZA WINGS BONELESS TACOS ClUCxErr DIN.. WINGS NER $7.49 i ENJOY DISC GOLF Below is a photo with the Prairie Creek 6 Hole Disc Golf Course layout. This is now open for play. In case you have never heard of disc golf, this is played with a disc like a Frisbee. You throw the disc to each hole, keeping score as in regular golf. The "holes" are a metal basket. Many people play multiple courses around Linn County, Some even have leagues. You can check out this website for more information www.pdga.com. J) IN, � Y Y k : E i A ` v rt: y i V 5 L„ P 71 � Y a + IIIE a EF Fr � CITY COUNCIL MINUTES PAGE 1 SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING JULY 30, 2009 The special meeting of the Fairfax City Council was held Thursday, July 30, 2009, at Fairfax City Hall. Mayor Voss called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. Council members present: JoAnn Beer, Bernie Frieden, Jason Rabe, and Marc Magers. Marianne Wainwright was absent. Other city staff pre- sent: Cynthia Stimson and Nancy Flickinger. Motioned by Beer, seconded by Rabe to approve the agenda. Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Rabe, and Magers. Absent: Wainwright. Motion carried. Motioned by Beer, seconded by Frieden. to approve and place on file the city council minutes from July 14, 2009. Ayes: Beer,Frieden,Rabe,and Magers. Absent:. Wainwright. Motion carried. City Engineer Dick Ransom presented a worksheet about the 2009 bond money. Motioned by Magers, seconded by Beer to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2009-37, A RESO- LUTION APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 FOR THE WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROGRAM, PHASE I IMPROVEMENTS. Roll call vote: Ayes: Beer,Frieden, Rabe, and Magers. Absent: Wainwright. Mayor Voss declared RESOLUTION NO. 2009-37duly adopted. Motion car- ried. Discussion was held about the proposed additional water main work along Railroad Street and Highway 151. This was work initially listed in Phase II,but because of the good pricing,we can move it. into Phase I. This will add about four weeks to the completion date. Hall and Hall was directed to work on the design and prepare a change order to add this work. Discussion was held with the engineers slid Jeff'Then about the Prairie Creek Estates Drainage Swale and. Storm Water Drainage Improvements Project. Some of the work is the responsibility of the City and some of it is the responsibility of the developer. Several factors contributed to this problem. Council members strongly stressed that they want to avoid this type of problem by having everything in. order before acceptance of a final plat. It was decided that the City will do their portion of the work and then Jeff Then will complete the project with his portion of the work. Hall and Hall will get a revised cost estimate from Schrader Excavating and Grading Company. Motioned by Frieden, seconded by Magers to approve the claims list dated July 30, 2009, Ayes: Beer,Frieden,Rabe, and Magers. Absent: Wainwright. Motion carried. Tim Moore complained about dog barking in his neighborhood. He was directed to contact the dog owner directly and the City will place a reminder in the FACTS. Finance Administrator Nancy Flickinger, presented information about needed transfers. She will have a resolution ready for the next meeting. She also announced that the City of Fairfax will be receiv- ing IJOBS money for street work. Mayor Voss stated that the contractor originally picked to put a new roof on the park pavilion is not available and was not going to use the steel the City thought was to be used at the time the bid was accepted. The other bidder will be contacted about completing the work. JoAnn Beer asked about the REAP grant progress and about the status of the water tower paint- ing. She gave information about a pledged park donation and the rescheduled Movie in the Park. Motioned by Magers, seconded by Rabe to adjourn the meeting. Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Rabe, and Magers. Absent: Wainwright. Motion carried Mayor Voss adjourned the meeting at 8:23 PM. Mayor Bill Voss City Clerk Cynthia Stimson CITY COUNCIL. MINUTES PAGE 2 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 11, 2009 The regular meeting of the Fairfax City Council was held Tuesday, August 11, 2009, at Fairfax City Hall. Mayor Voss called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. Council members present: JoAnn Beer, Bernie Frieden, Jason Rabe, and Marianne Wainwright. Marc Magers was absent. Other city staff pre- sent: City Clerk Cynthia Stimson, Finance Administrator Nancy Flickinger, Library Director Cathy Bayne,and Dave Yanecek. Motioned by Frieden, seconded by Rabe to approve the agenda and clerk's reports. Ayes: Beer, Frieden,Rabe,and Wainwright. Absent: Magers, Motion carried. Motioned by Rabe, seconded by Beer to approve and place on file the city council minutes from July 30, 2009. Ayes: Beer,Frieden,Rabe, and Wainwright. Absent: Magers. Motion carried. Motioned by Rabe, seconded by Beer to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2009-38, A RESOLU- TION AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM THE DRAINAGE WAY ON E CEMETERY ROAD AND DETENTION BASIN PROJECTS TO THE GENERAL FUND FOR EXPENSES PAID ON THE DRAINAGE WAY ON E CEMETERY ROAD AND DETENTION BASIN PROJECTS. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Beer,Frieden, Rabe, and Wainwright. Absent: Magers. Motion carried. Mayor Voss declared RESOLUTION NO.2009-38 duly adopted. Motioned by Frieden, seconded by Beer to approve RESOLUTION NO.2009-39, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY FUND FOR ItE.IMBURSEMENT TO THE GENERAL, WATER AND SEWER FUNDS FOR EXPENSES PAID ON THE 2006 WASTEWA'T'ER TREATMENT FACILITY AND SEWER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECTS.. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Rabe, and Wainwright. Absent: Magers. Motion catrred. Mayor Voss declared RESOLUTION NO. 2009-39 duly adopted. Motioned by Rabe, seconded by Wainwright to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2009-40, A RESOLUTION APPROVING STREET FINANCE REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008-09. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Rabe, and Wainwright. Absent: Magers. Motion carried. Mayor Voss declared RESOLUTION NO.2009-40 duly adopted. Discussion was held about the water main project. The planned start date is Monday, August 1.7. A notification will be sent to those addresses along the project. Motioned by Wainwright, seconded by Rabe to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2009-41, A RESOLUTION APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 FOR THE WATER MAIN REPLACE- MENT PROGRAM, PHASE I IMPROVEMENTS. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Beer,Frieden,Rabe,and Wainwright. Absent: Magers. Motion carried. Mayor Voss declared RESOLUTION NO. 2009-41 duly adopted. The revised plan for the Prairie Creek Estates Drainage Swale and Storm Water Drainage Im- provements was reviewed. Jeff Iben is committed to finishing the project with his part of the work. Motioned by Frieden, seconded by Wainwright to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2009-42, A RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT COST ESTIMATE FROM SCHRADER EXCAVATING AND GRADING COMPANY FOR PRAIRIE CREEK ESTATES DRAINAGE SWALE AND STORM WATER DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Rabe, and Wain- wright. Absent: Magers. Motion carried. Mayor Voss declared RESOLUTION NO. 2009-42 duly adopted. Linn County Deputy Tim Payne presented the list of calls. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES PAGE 3 Motioned by Wainwright, seconded by Rabe to approve Schrader Excavating and Grading Com- pany's cost estimate of $2,680.00 for the East Cemetery Road ditch re-grading and seeding. Ayes. Beer,Frieden,Rabe, and Wainwright. Absent: Magers. Motion carried. Motioned by Wainwright, seconded by Beer to approve the application for a building permit from the Fairfax Chiropractic Center. Ayes: Beer, Frieden, and Wainwright. Absent: Magers. Ab- stain: Rabe. Jason Rabe abstained due to a conflict of interest through his employer. Motion carried. The demolition of the house at 510 Church Street was discussed. The City has received the re- sults from the asbestos testing and is now waiting for bids. Mayor Voss met with the city attorney. The City feels that Linn County should be responsible for any costs associated with the antenna project. Our attorney and a representative from Linn County are to attend the next city council meeting. Motioned by Wainwright, seconded by Beer to approve the bid to paint the outside of the water tower for $37,575 from McGuire Iron, Inc. subject to working out the payment details. Ayes: Beer,. Frieden,Rabe, and Wainwright. Absent: Magers. Motion carried. The City Council was informed that the employee manual is being revised. The highlights were discussed and the file will be emailed for review before the next meeting. A report showing recent park expenses was reviewed. Nancy Flickinger and JoAnn Beer will sort out the expenses. Two certificates of deposit will be cashed and a transfer from the park's savings account will be done. The hole at Hawk's Ridge Park for the second playground set was discussed. Hall and Hall En- gineers will mark the area. The concept of a Union Pacific Train Viewing Park was discussed. A drawing is needed to ap- ply for grant money. Andy Meyers has resigned from the Planning and Zoning. 'The City Council will need to ap- point a replacement. Motioned by Wainwright, seconded by Frieden to approve the list of claims. Ayes: Beer, Frieden,Rabe, and Wainwright. Absent: Magers. Motion carried. Nancy Flickinger will contact Hall and Hall Engineers,Inc.for a detailed description of charges. Cathy Bayne informed the City Council that the library door is still leaking and the lights are still not installed. The contractor is to be contacted. She reported that the Library Board of Trustees is in the process of re-writing our library policy concerning sex offenders because of a change in the state law. Dave Yanecek reported that the lire department has been busy with storm watch and that the maintenance department had residents bring limbs to city hall ager the storm. JoAnn Beer stated that the last Movie in the Park will be held on August 28, The Parks Com- mittee is checking on possible donations to help with a park pavilion. Marianne Wainwright stated that erosion is a problem in Gordon Sevig's new development, He will be contacted. Cynthia Stimson let the City Council know that election papers are ready and the requested lists of duties were in their packets. Mayor Voss asked for updates on several issues. There is no new information about the sand and salt bunker, the water in the garage issue is a neighborhood issue,we do not have something for the REAP application this year, a follow-up with the Union Pacific is needed for the water in the ditch issue, and no additional information has been submitted regarding Vance's building permit application, Information about current employee wages was reviewed. Discussion was held about the cost of living index,the raised insurance deductible, and budgets. Insurance quotes are to be obtained next year well in advance of the renewal date. i CITY COUNCIL MINUTES PAGE 4 Motioned by Beer, seconded by Wainwright to approve RE,SOLUTION 2009-43, A RESOLD_ TION APPROVING WAGE INCREASES FOR CITY EMPLOYEES. Roll Call Vote; Ayes: Beer,Rabe, and Wainwright. Nays: Frieden. Absent: Magers. Motion carried. Mayor Voss declared RESOLUTION NO.2009-43 duly adopted. Motioned by Frieden, seconded by Rabe to adjourn the meeting. Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Rabe, and Wainwright. Absent: Magers. Motion carried. Mayor Voss adjourned the meeting at 9:05 PM. Mayor Bill Voss City Clerk Cynthia Stimson Disclaimer: The foregoing minutes are not official until approved by the City Council. FAIRFAX FIRE AND RESCUE The Fairfax Fire Department has been very busy the past few months. The members whom were the busiest were Marcus Burns and Jake Williams. We would like to congratulate Marcus and Megan on the birth of their twin girls, Elizabeth Kathleen and Marie Susan. We also congratulate Jake and Kara on the birth of their little boy, Sawyer Lee. Also, congratula- tions to Mike Machula on getting his first responders and Will Gamastil on getting his EMT B. Our department would Dike to give Bill Barry a special thanks for his continued help with the Fairfax fireworks display. We give a huge thank you to Shirley Exhiie for sewing the patches on the fire department shirts. One final note. School is in session. It is very important to watch for children crossing the roads on their way to and from the buses. Please be sure you are aware of your surround- ings when driving to be sure you arrive to your destination safely. NEIGHBORHOOD WA` ICH One of the best things about living in a small community is that people watch out for people. If you notice someone vandalizing property or hear of someone who has done this, please make a report with the Linn County Sheriff's Department. This includes public property as well as private. Earlier this summer many people had vehicles and homes vandalized. The City of Fairfax had park signs and equipment painted. It costs money, time, and effort to clean or replace items damaged. Thank you for your help and keep those eyes open. WATER TOWER PAINTING The City of Fairfax recently completed painting the water tower. Dur- ing this process the water tower had to be drained. Water usage is pulled di- rectly from the mains while the tower is empty. This caused some addresses to experience low water pressure during peak usage periods. We apologize for this inconvenience. By the time of this publication, the painting pro- ject should be completed and your water pressure should be back to normal. Thank you for your patience while we completed this necessary maintenance project. MASONIC' LODGE HOBO BANQUET SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 12 Why is it called Hobo Banquet? Those of us over 70 may remember some of the after effects of the "Great Depression" The unemployed, to get from place to place, many times hitched rides in and on empty railroad box cars going somewhere else. These individuals, mainly "homeless" men were identified as "hobos". The railroad yards were their gathering place, arriving and departing with the trains. Food, when available, was either donated, stolen or bartered, since pockets were empty of money. Most times the as- sorted food was cooked in large buckets, trash cans and tubs over open fires near the tracks. It was a perpetual, stew acid consumed while sitting on the ground or on a nearby rail. Traveling as they did and looking for hand-outs, a pot of whatever food looked mighty inviting when one was hungry. . Things have changed„ even though some may not think so. The Masons at Fidelitus Lodge 364, have for years in the early fall, prepared a feed called the "Hobo Banquet". They cook up a big batch of meat and lots of vegetables in really large metal pots. They invite all hungry to "pig-out". This is one of those "all you can eat", banquets. By the way, the parking, lot where the cooking takes place over open fires is situated near and between two railroads,the ]Northwestern and Crandic lines. You will sit at tables, eat with utensils and can add desert if you're still hungry. The banquet is a means to raise funds for the food, normal expenses and community projects. Don't dress up, "be a bum" bring the .family, and invite the neighbors. 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'',�sWr'.fd ., '�,.... t� .r , w' � ^wK�.tit. .�:v'��.�,�~ti, «t,, �,.�,wr IL rie K14S e N, C)ecorate our sidewalk from 12:00 - 2:30 pm during the FALL FEST Fi Center e t er 300 80th Street Court Saturday, September 19th Participants will be entered into a drawing to spend time in the Guaranty Bank Money Macbinel A total of 5 winners _ one chosen every 30 minutes, --- Come out and loin the festival fun — r� Guaranty Bank For your kind of life, MEMSEn FDIC WATER MAIN PROJECT In the next few months the City of Fairfax will be improving the current water supply system in Fairfax. This will include the installation of water service lines up to the property line and new water mains along Vanderbilt Street, Church Street, Park Street, Linn Street, and. Railroad Street. The projected completion date for the entire project is the first part i of December. Access to these streets should remain open during the work, but while the crews are in a specific area,traffic in that area should be limited to only those who need access to a property in that specific area. If you are just moving through to a different part of Fairfax, please find an alternate route. In order to connect the service lines to the new water mains, the City of Fairfax will need to temporarily turn off water to property owners along the project for a short period of time. All properties affected by this work will receive at least a 24 hour notice prior to the temporary water shut off. If it is anticipated that your property will be effected,you were already mailed a letter. Once your water service has been restored, it is recommended that you turn on your water and let it run for several minutes to flush out any air and turbidity that may have been trapped in the lines during these improvements. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. Feel free to contact the City of Fairfax with any questions you may have. PET OWNERS' RESPONSIBILITIES A Recently, there have been many complaints about dog issues. Pets can become just like a member of your family and add lots of love and fun to your life. But pet ownership comes with responsibilities. Not everyone loves your pet like you do. The first thing you need to remember is that it is unlawful for any owner to allow an animal to run at large within the corporate limits of the City of Fairfax. If you have your dog outside, be sure it is in a confined area or on a sturdy chain or leash. Animals can leave your yard very quickly. Once the animal leaves your yard, it is at risk to be hit by a vehi- cle, picked up by someone, attacked by another animal, or even to attack another animal or a person. You know you want to avoid all of these situations. The second thing you need to remember is that it is unlawful.,for the owner of D a dog to allow the dog to cause a disturbance by frequent howling, yelping, and bark- ing. This can quickly escalate if there are other dogs in the area. One starts and oth- ers may join in. if you know your animal barks, try to determine the cause and cor- rect the situation. The disturbance needs to be taken care of whether it is during the day or at night. People work different shifts and because of that have different sleep schedules. The third issue to be aware of is the dreaded poop scooping. No one likes the idea of picking up their pets poop. But it is even worse to not own a dog and step in a pile from some- one else's dog in your own yard. If you are walking your dog, you should carry some sort of collection system and pick up their poop right after the deed is done. This is true on public and private property. Our parks have many small children playing and we don't want them, finding the mess. We all thank you for taking steps to see that your pet is not causing a problem for any- one else in town. F"AIRFAX PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWS Library Contact Information: 313 Vanderbilt Street, Fairfax 1A 52228 Phone: (319) 846-2994 Fax: (319) 846-2889 E-mail: fairfax2@southslope.net Library Hours: Mon., Tues., &Thurs.: Noon-7:00 PM Wed.: 10:00 AM-7:00 PM Friday: Noon-6:00 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM Noon Story Times: Monday 6:00,Wednesday 10:30 Preschool & 11:00 School Age September Calendar REI) CEDAR CLAMBER MUSIC' I"Library Board Meeting 7:00 7t�'Library Closed for Labor Day Please plan on joining us at the library, 8th School Board.Election 12-8 on Sunday, September 13'hat 3:00 for a free 13 lb Red Cedar Concert 3prn chamber music concert performed by Red Cedar Reception to follow Chamber Music. This is always a very well done concert with explanations of the pieces of 14th Story Time 6:00 begins work they perform. It is a great opportunity for 16th Story Time 10:30 begins the entire family and we always have a very nice 17th Parks Meeting 7:00 reception that follows. Please read on to learn a 21'No School Day Activity 1-3 little about what they will be doing on the 13th. Beads, Beads and Beads This will be A Free Community Con- 22"d on22"`t Visioning Meeting 7:00 nections performance featuring music by Red 24th.TAG Meeting 6-7 Cedar Chamber Music's composer-in–residence Please RSVP for supper Andrew Simpson and Iowa composers. Red Ce- 251t Crafts at the Library bpm-12am dar's flutist Jan Boland and guitarist John Low- Ball,joined by violist Lisa Ponton,will perform October Calendar selections from Andrew Simpson's folk-inspired 6 ' Library Board Meeting 7:00 composition .fireflies plus Spillville Variations 15"'Parks Meeting 7:00 on a Theme by Dvorak, featuring music by Iowa 19d'No School Day Activity 1-3 composers with new variations by Simpson and Reznicow. 2TO TAG Meeting 6-7 23rd Crafts at the Library 6pm-12am BEADING CRAFT DAY 26th Halloween Story Time Party 6pm 27th Visioning Meeting 7:00 On Monday, September 21St we are plan 30th School Age Halloween Party 4-6 ning a beading craft day for the school aged stu- dents. We will have lots of different activities NEW DVDS going on, They can make Pearler Bead items, Pony Bead items, we will try making our own Seven, City of Ember, [untraceable, beads that they may decide to string on a neck- several new Goosebumps movies, lace or make Christmas Tree decorations. We Misery, Burn After Reading, Gone will read for about 20 minutes before we start with the Wind, Hellboy ll,The and a snack will be provided. We ask that you Cheetah Girls, Christy, Batman the register your child by Wed., Sept. 10h so that we are prepared for the Students. 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