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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay Newsletter 2012 City of Fairfax— May 2012 Y • • Ear :�.���°��ie,:����..1� 7. • • r, r V yarr' Special points of interest: Eastem Iowa - �, • City Council Minutes CARPET CARE• I • Library News &Minutes _- • • • : CBa•IF'll.'�: Pd "'IE - a .l IF'.9k,"P.u4:"4 V°U • Planning&Zoning -2492 Minutes a - ♦ I ♦ Serving Cedar Rapidsllowa City Area • www.easterniowaearpetcare.net • Mayors Minute 11 1 - - • - • City-wide Garage Sale Day .& • � • • City News Quickies • • . • . . • . • Mowing Regulations • Bake Sale Information • • • • • • i • • • • ' ' • • • Holiday Schedule # • t # • • • • • City-Wide Clean-up Day s • • . ! r •- r rr ! rr r r r ` r` rr r r r� ` t i t Y E m r t ! r ! r ♦ ! i . f!t r r Y ` • ♦ r CITY HALL HOURS • ' . . • • . Monday—Friday , r • - r r r, r 7:30 AM—4:00 PM City Hall Phone: 846-2204 Email: fairfax@southslope.net Website: fairfaxia.com • . . UPCOMING MEETINGS • • • • . . Library Board Meeting • • • May 7 -7:00 PM • Fairfax Library • • • • Council Meeting May 8 -7:00 PM Fairfax City Hall • • • Planning&Zoning May 15 -7:00 PM Fairfax City Hall 1 1 • • r • Parks&Beautification May 17 -7:00 PM - • , 1 . 1 . • - • � . 1 - Fairfax Library Fire Department May 21 -7:00 PM Firemen's Hall RECOLLECTIONS OF THE PAST The Fairfax G. L Newsletter was the idea of Ted Neuhaus (father of Dave and Joe.) The F A I R F A X PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWS volunteers who worked and composed this newsletter were Marie Neuhaus (Karal), Florence Fox (postmaster), Dora McNulty, Lillian Zamastil, Richard Mitchell, and Dave Neuhaus. Library Contact Information: 313 Vanderbilt Street, PO Box 187, Fairfax IA 52228 Gathering around the dining room table at the home of Ted Neuhaus, the Fairfax G. L Newslet- Phone: (3 19) 846-2994 Fax: (3 19) 846-2889 E-mail: fairfax2c,southslope.net ter was a monthly work of love and caring for the men of Fairfax who were serving their coun- Library Hours: Mon., Tues., & Thurs.: Noon- 7:00 PM Wed.: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM try. Marie was the typist, Richard wrote a sports column, and Dave printed all of the pages on Friday: Noon- 6:00 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM - Noon the hectograph. Story Time: Wednesday: 10:30 AM I want to thank Steve Selzer and his sister Sharon for sharing this and their father Glen for May Calendar LIBRARY BOARD MEETING saving the Fairfax G. I. newsletter. I"- 18"'Library Book Sale -Vernon F. Cerveny 7"'LibrarN-Board Meeting 7:00 PM The Library Board meeting for May will be 17t"Parks and Beautification Meeting 7:00 PM on Monday, May 7, rather than Tuesday, May 18t" Sign up for Summer Reading Begins 1. If you are interested in joining us, please 28t"LibrarN-Closed for Memorial Day note the date change. June Calendar 1Summer Reading Begins 5t"Election Day Primark Election 5t"Treats in the Library 8 AM - 7 PM Stop in and Check Us Our' .."�����,.;� 3 �—„M �1., ..._.�,, ,„.�„�,, ma 5t"Library Board Meeting 7:00 PM 13t" Summer Reading Programming Starts T.171TOM gyral 4 10:00 Kittens Little PaNs-s � td� a dalmrl Proom t�rwno tr ; s� did 10:30 School Age If you have not had the chance to friend us word xro,.t I` t Bz�ebT a z'�a t 'tie e r sr x �a )%t 11:00 Preschool Age t�, �„��,��� �� �����t � �.� x�Jr�� ���° sr g on Facebook we would. strongly encourage � � kt" h* ^� '17 l� q 6 . o"err, of h � .�� � 21' Parlcs and Beautification Meeting 7:00 PM J,1t01" WfLP ,1r.d ,tii r, r�.i���� t ut to �°� t" .<������ �p,. ��a�s,�,G"b. you to. Posting Fairfax Public Library infor- t�G tB,114 "�.�'"4"ar'p. 1R'r*,p 'd 'h^„""'^;7?p "C'x w&'•."`+a'�R y""T,",�;. �rr�k$"�'r"Ir ` o t,r,,,I)rw him tscrl"�v the rr " r xf oration on Facebook is instant and easyto do, 101 tAad�", 11ve g", ('Iv NEW MOVIES wk,, , Ato ng n'tI(sib, t;) IT) 31140 OJAV* "� b� d�. p"lat o which allows our followers to know what is h. r �ro o baa Loot,;�.v in.ra ���� ary ria cAVir5 sin) a"1a� T76 going On at the library. We post new movies l�rIlrod�u t "h us�r,'b'i �,:��t opf, �,e 1����� a r�����, New DVDs and Blu-Rays: g g Y p 0'r,°" ratt ngv,` j " " � ""` The Adventures of Tintin, as they are processed, let you know when best �� gMtd sI 'I' 4t :r , W °. � �' ''i x ¢�aaT Ha Feet 2 The Girl with seller books are added, and activities that are Tb;_ N u k?""w �fisbm +rii" �. M1 Ed R s91dt" frorl, P'T.t"■ .a„"tk 8 Happy . .,� " ����, ,r Icy 0-r t.a�t r,t� �d�rpp the Dragon Tattoo, War happening at the library. We have watched aata �m p , � r '; a4rd' .atrrTa Twp ” °ar Tulp ria t „ CICIII Horse We Bought a Zoo _ our contacts steadily go up each week. Tile t t r 'd,. " ti x u t &q r g."g 1 dd dAlvin and the Chipmunks, '� s �.'� .x'".�''`�N1�y"b N" �t���"mt?" �"k�"u '"ffi��ad '�°� '�� k�.'��a '��aq� "�'N�'^4,�, Y ,qnlre '!-Wrd, to t rax R ter � r° T eat rr bit to mw' PqA �." a1o'br,"rd �a w� Extremely Loud Incredibly Close The Iron SUMMER READING PROGRAM tWEV"4 '.° ,�""rib aN>a"" wird ."r t ,I^o��a. "t uri�s dR„ of - q s�p� k b„y� �I' k i" a'1"�"; °1P+wi'�w bwprw �r >�„ bld t „„r, t o f Lady, Gnomeo & Juliet, A Turtle's Tale, My hwru ( � �drr a ba S ”' ";'pig "l ra 'IrkrOqWeek with Marilyn, The Descendants, Star We are very excited to announce that we are TrA, rr4. ” t T b� br�� � Tr�.?,ArX 0 S nr taa�btbtd tea tt ,raarm� t ; , �,d w.t� "r Tb, �� itab Wars - The Padawan Menace IMAX Born to teaming up with Ely, Cedar Rapids, Hiawatha, t,' Ion x" Trp 'dW6,M � C t " "�,p 80 pS 1a"r01, tryof 1a, �f ,p ��r��d� �A j�m t��ra �qy� � ," ��,�,� „b, ter, d� ��rbr„R ,,��t� be Wild, and Ghost Protocol and Marion libraries for the children's sum- ~d�.,9 r??vs on �Nv� tura'tt of t1w lit ����� '0113 r,u t. T� ,ra��d�” ��b�"�t � DVDs: mer reading program. Everyone will be able WM°"t" i riC "� s" �. m dt1 "tl*4*" I'. ra:" u�7� k � erirl �'714 d� r:, q d;n vl�d �1 tr " � � �I f„�;r , ��,�� w t dw t d � "� The Three Musketeers, Quicksand, The Omen, to register online for summer reading. We �bti t N d t apt tx "�t + b�aratiaT.t�u�°�� WPO r'et^ w e w� t r r " pl t enx, t� r r T,nrw , � H r � r y t,b�o rr Scooby Doo on Zombie island, Soccer Dog the will have a final meeting on May 4t'' and short- .�r�.. Movie 6 IMAX movies about sea and space ly after that we should have registration up and ".+L �uraTaat s r r"" ad.t t �rr� t ,Q,� rd td�3t pi :=."b. a d: Soul Surfer, Casablanca, Courageous, Sherlock Winning. You will be able to find the link W "an a 1t4 ll "UP1. I n. Homes, The Bodyguard, and Eight Men Out from the library's website and we will also INA + 06a ""PAX" t t U (r,t# TA tCwa��% post updates on Facebook. Po�fiY����r� T'�b ��s�;r t ttnxa .�� , +asf ...t °��. I " ' r� `" Thank you for your atience during our inventoiy. We wh tz a txr.r�aywl °,�n C 1�r d aw r �m+Ttl�hr„~M te"1,Pt IN"I��” � wnat�",""� ""P w C� � T,ab 3d,t"" °�T 3 3 p b �On c r"„t t l qy e 1 M r Ap r. t 6�£ d r ,,, , ) are pleased to say there was only 0.28%of our items� e w�atsr ` r* t�vk tY l, 4, Ir"ni, al" b«,-'rr � v a,4a " �,` .: could not locate(52 things),and Aie are hopefiil that t r,;ra �aa rpt„o t T e,,d.„ t� r °.d i d d � �t � ” some of those will still shops up. Check out the Fairfax Public ., are rrF "v:A �;ndu -roi �pT" T n 1111 T r mxa. t.c �o ''1q 'YYaa�.a,H ", rPrP;PA T ray tn�u�a fort. Library website and online catalog! St d Check U http://www.fairfax.lib.ia.us/ �+ uF op in an ec s Out! Library Board Minutes April 4, 2012 Board Members present: Dot Pospischil, Brenda Haendler, Linda Balog, Linda PribylMAYOR'S MINUTE ' and David Lees R !%i By Jason Rabe Board Members excused: Bernie Kleppe, Kelly Giese, Jim Stallman, and Mary Rita Meyers Staff Present: Cathy Bayne and Beth Wilz Pospischil called the meeting to order at 7:02 pm. ',t March minutes were reviewed as received and Lees made a motion to approve them; Things have started off with a bang this year due to the great weather that we have been hav- Haendler seconded. Motion Carried 5-0. ing. This month is also when things start getting busy around town as we have our Fairfax area Financial Reports were reviewed and discussed. city-wide garage sale followed by our trash amnesty day on June 2. Of course, May also has Bills were discussed. Balog made a motion to approve payment of the bills; Lees several holidays scattered throughout and children's activities start up including the FYSA's t- seconded. Motion Carried 5-0. ball, little league, and softball! Circulation Reports were reviewed. As I stated in my last article we have started the Fairfax multipurpose recreation area, which Balog motioned to have Jason Rabe order partitions from Bayne School and Office will include walking trails, playgrounds, a pavilion, restrooms, concession stand, ball diamonds Equipment paid for by the city; Haendler seconded. Motion carried 5-0. and soccer fields as well as expanded parking. This is all taking place down near where the Staff Evaluation are completed all staff have a goal for this coming year. fireworks are shot off annually. This will be a great area for our growing town to enjoy for a Internet Policy was reviewed. A motion to approve the Second reading was made by relaxing evening, a family gathering, sports, and for larger citywide events like the USA Days. Balog; Pribyl seconded. Motion carried 5-0 We are also putting the finishing touches on a small remodeling project of the city offices in Book sale is scheduled for the week of April 15th and inventory is April 11 & 12. City Hall. We were able to maximize our floor space while also maximizing our file and stor- Money was received from College Community from their Penny Drive for Libraries. age capability. This was sorely needed as we have continued to grow and pushed our files and Cathy will write Kathy Waychoff a thank you. cabinets to their max. We should be set for the foreseeable future. I encourage you to stop by The next meeting of the Fairfax Public Library Board is scheduled for May 1 at 7:OOPM, and take a look. this is bad for several reasons. The board is looking at Monday May 7th. Some future things that city council and staff are looking at and discussing are GIS mapping Pribyl made a motion to adjourn meeting at 7:29; Haendler seconded. Motion services which will enable us to map, locate, and mark in a retrievable computerized format all carried 5-0. of our property lines, easements, storm sewers, sanitary sewers, manholes, water lines, and shut offs. The property lines and some easements are available from the Linn County GIS and Respectfully Submitted, would be utilized as a base for a more detailed review of our town. This will enable us to easi- ly recall, safely store, and readily use in a digital format the stacks of outdated paper maps we Cathy Bayne currently have. Another project we are looking into is updating our building code, inspection Beth Wiprocess, and building permit packet. We are utilizing the Iowa Association of Building Offi- Mary Rita Meyers cials to help us improve and streamline our processes. Both of these endeavors should help us Dot Pospischil and help our citizens have better information and better service. As always, I appreciate any feedback and can be reached at 319-310-0717 or at mayorrabe(c,gmail.com CITY WIDE WASTE PICKUP DAY City of Fairfax Saturday, June 2nd Planning & Zoning Regular Meeting Tuesday March 20, 2012 Minutes 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM Kell called the meeting to order at 7:01 pm. Present- Kell, Nurre, Krurze, Boxa, Soukup, Meyers, Absent- So- baski. First pickup Size load will be FREE! There will be a $10.00 charge for the Second. Reviewed the minutes from the previous meeting. Motion to approve by Boxa and second by Nurre. All ayes. Motion carried. This Service IS for City of Fairfax Residents ONLY We reviewed and discussed the Tree Policy that is to be put in place shortly in our town. We discussed any pos- sible revisions and if it would improve the overall policy. Boxa moved to approve and second by Meyers. All Proof of residency (driver's license)will be required at the gate ayes. Motion carried The location Will be on Railroad Street by the Fairfax Elevator We discussed the storm rater management ordinance and possibility of adding additional language. We dis- cussed existing properties and we want to be sure we are doing what is best for the town, as well as, what is best Any elderly or handicap citizens without assistance,who would like to participate in the program should call City Hall at 846-2204 by for all of the existing businesses and new businesses that come into the area. Tuesday,May 29th. We will pickup the items for you on Friday,June 1st'' Core District and Core District Language was discussed. We went over a few minor changes to boundaries all P& Z members agree with. We went over verbiage to define also. There is one minor change that needs to be changed ITEMS THAT WILL NOT BE TAKENARE AS FOLLOWS: and we look to approve this next meeting. The zoning map was reviewed with all of the changes that are to be made and making sure all members are *NO Tires *NO Yard Waste & Household Garbage *NO Lumber aware and are in agreement with the proposed changes. We are looking forward to a new and updated map reflect- *Burn Barrels Must Be Emptied ing all revisions and move to the next phase of getting the zonung map finalized. *Bikes Will Be Accepted ONLY If Tires Are Removed A motion to end the meeting was given by Meyers and second by Boxa. Motion carried. Meeting was ad- *Lawn Mowers Will Be Accepted ONLY if Gas Tanks, Oil and Tires Are Removed journed at 9:00 pm The Cedar Rapids/Linn County Solid Waste Agency will have their Mobile Household Hazardous Waste Collection Unit on hand for this community clean-up day. City of Fairfax This urzitinill be located rightnext to the cio)collection activio)arzd be open the same hours, 7:00A-11- 10:00A-11. Planning & Zoning Meeting Hazardous Nvaste from businesses, farms, and organizations Nvill NOT be accepted at this event. Tuesday, April 17th, 2012 Minutes These types of groups may contact Shavm Obert at the Agency's Pollution Prevention Center at 319-373-4771 for more information on disposal options. Acting Chairman Meyers called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. Present: Sobaski, Soukup,Kiunrze,Boxa,Mey- Extremely large loads of eligible material Neill be directed to the Agency's Pollution Prevention Center. ers. Chairman Kell arrived at 7:10 pm. Absent:Nurre. The facility is located at 1954 County Home Road, Marion, IA 52302. The Commission reviewed the minutes from the March 20, 2012 meeting. Sobaski moved to approve the This decision Nvill be made by Agency staff present at this collection event. minutes,Boxa seconded. All ayes. Motion carried. We reviewed the zoning map and the changes that were made. The main changes were to the areas that were ACCEPTABLE MATERIALS: adhesives,glue,resin,brake fluid,bug sprays,degreaser,floor care products, previously marked conseivation/public use,which were private property. There are a few properties that will go to finnitiue polish, gasoline,kerosene,kitchen and bathroom cleaners,metal polish, oil based paint,pesticides, spray cans, council to review. Meyers made a motion to approve Recommendation 2012-01 to recommending the zoning map stain remover, stains,and thinners, solvents and varnishes,wood preseivative, and weed killer. to the city council. Sobaski seconded. All ayes. Motion carried. MATERIALS NOT ACCEPTED DURING THIS MOBILE EVENT: latex paint(because of volume), smoke de- Next on the agenda was the Core District and the language used to define the area. We discussed two verbiage tectors,antifreeze,batteries,fluorescent bulbs, motor oil,oil filters, sharps,vegetable oil, ammunition,and explosives. examples. We agreed to add the boundary description and with that agreement, Boxa moved to approve Recom- mendation 2012-02 recommending the core district to the city council. Soukup seconded. All ayes. Motion All household hazardous materials are accepted at the Solid Waste Agency's 1954 County Home Road location during car- ried. their regular hours,Monday- Saturday 7:00 AM-4:30 PM. No appointment is necessary. Review of the Storm Water Management Ordinance began next. We reviewed all of the dates, as to when the *DISPOSAL OF REFRIGERATORS/FREEZERS/WINDOW AIR CONDITIONERS ordinance is put in place and the start of the accrual to the percentages contained in the ordinance. Boxa moved to approve Recommendation 2012-03 recommending the changes to the storm water ordinance to the city council. Getting rid of an old refrigerator, endow air conditioner or freezer is difficult. The�T're too big and awkward Sobaski seconded. All ayes. Motion carried. to move easily and the Freon used as a refrigerant could harm the environment, if it's not handled carefully. We discuss the Tree Policy, looking at the main changes and why it is in discussion. Looking 10+years down Both Alliant Energy and Linn County REC have appliance recycling programs. They may pay you for your the road,we need to be sure we are doing the best for our town and not just for what is best for the town currently, old refrigerator, freezer, or N-, ndow air conditioner. Contact your poNver company to find out the details of cosmetically or otherwise. Dennis motioned for Cynthia to come up with some verbiage to remove the ability to their program. plant trees in the right of way. Gib seconded. All ayes. Motion carried. The last issue we discussed at the meeting was the Home Occupation Issue. We discussed the changes the City Call Alliant Energy at 1-866-255-4268 or visit their website at: alliantenergy.com Council made and how we can be sure to clarify what an actual garage sale is. There was discussion of adding a definition including yard sale, moving sale, and sales resembling a garage sale. We talked about making changes Call Linn County REC at 319-377-1587 or visit their website at: www.linncountyrec.com to the ordinance,but we are going to see first,how the ordinance addresses the problem. Kunze motioned to adjourn the meeting. Sobaski seconded. Motion carried. Meeting ended at 8:37 pm. *FOR DISPOSAL OF ELECTRONICS (computers, TVs, phones, & more) - NO APPLIANCES Contact Midwest Computer Brokers at 319-845-2000. Located at 100 3rd St North, Walford, IA Or visit their web site at www.ewasterecycle.com 56.06 NATURAL AREAS. 1. Designation. The owner or person in possession or control of any property wkeal t o . 1 tan ithin the city limits of the City of Fairfax, Iowa, may apply to have such land or portion thereof designated as a natural or conservation area. Prior to designating such area the �£ fo our kind'olife Fairfax Citv Council shall consider the folloNving factors: grade or incline of said tract, r. the difficulty to control or maintain said tract, whether said tract is beingmaintained as � either a soil erosion control area or a conservation areaCar a 2. Natural or Conservation Area. Natural or conservation areas as designated by the r Fairfax Citi- Council, need not be moNved and shall be left in their natural state, except � �z that noxious Nveeds shall be removed or controlled. 715 qp 'q 'M 3. Public Wars. Sidewalk or other public wars that lie adjacent to or extend through *Annu�erce Percentage Rate ° i p J g t, a natural or conservation area must be open and free from anNT obstructions to �,mt"b ' pedestrians or vehicular traffic. Ji T ' 56.07 EXEMPT PROPERTY. V ��� n k �� f �1ro ,.wma,, ➢ i :. i�ik 7yt u Guaranty S _ an 1. Property within the Citi of Fairfax and owned by the State of Iowa is exempt from For your kind of life. MEMBER FDIC the provisions of this chapter. £ Phone: 319-286-6200 - www r nt -B nk m 2. Property within the Cite of Fairfax which is owned.b� a railroad.company and. .Gua a y a .co currently used for the operation of the railroad system is exempt from the provisions of Rare effecrivea/a3/20,2and nnaychange Wthoutnorice. p p Actual rate will be based on collateral,LTV,credB score,loan tern,andourrelarionshi with GBT. this chapter. v pa,.: 56.08 PENALTY. Any property Nvhich is found to be in violation of this chapter may be moNved by the City or their agent. All associated costs for such moNving, plus a surcharge of $100.00, Neill be charged to the property ovmer. The minimum charge Nvill be for one hour of Nvork at a rate of$75.00 per hour plus the surcharge of$100.00. Any property owners who fail to mow their properties, thus al- VISIT THE CITY ' S WEBSITE AT: W W W.FA I R FA X I A. C O M loN ing the same to be moNved by the City or their agents, and who do not provide payment for the mow- ing as required, Neill be assessed by the City for such costs, which will be collected in the same manner as general property taxes. 56.09 METHOD OF SERVICE AND BILLING. WANT A GREEN LAWN? 1. Annual publication of this ordinance Nvll serve as notice to property owners. 2. If the City of Fairfax finds a property is in violation of this chapter, one letter and Stop into K & B Ag Supply at Fairfax. We fi copy of this chapter will be sent by regular mail to the property ov'ner. This letter Neill offer many types of fertilizer, lawn Chemicals, require immediate and continued compliance N ith all regulations of this chapter. and garden fertilizer. We also offer a selection 3. An�T billings for mowing done by the city or their agents are to be sent b�T regular mail a ' " of birdseed and water softener salt. If interest- and are payable within 30 days of billing date. ed Call, 319-846-2490 Or Stop m. Ft11RFAX/NCi "Wf1Y 701 Williams Blvd., PO Box 189, Fairfax, IA 52228 Phone: (319) 846-2490 Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30 am-4:00 pm Saturday 7:30 am-Noon FAIRFAX FIRE AND RESCUE PROUDLY SERVING FAIRFAX-WALFORD AND SURROUNDING AREAS 56.03 AUTHORITY FOR ENFORCEMENT. City of Fairfax staff members or other persons as may be designated by the City Council are responsible for the enforcement of this chapter and shall have all the necessary authority to carry out the enforcement of this chapter. We have seen some severe Nyeather hitting different parts of our great country. In the event some should head our Nyay, please read belovy to make sure you and your families are prepared! 56.04 INTERFERENCE WITH ENFORCEMENT. No persons shall interfere Nvith the staff member Weather Terminology Nyhile engaged in the enforcement of this chapter. - Watch: Conditions are favorable for development of severe Nyeather. Be alert as this could be upgraded to yarning. 56.05 PROVISIONS. Except as provided elsevyhere in this chapter, the folloNying provisions shall ap- - Warning: Conditions are occurring right nosy or in the near future-take heed and act. plv: - Severe Thunderstorm: Storms that produce or strong possibility to produce Nyinds greater than 58 mph, 3/4"hail, tornados. 1. Each oN-,ner and each person in the possession or control of any land Nyithin the city - Flash Flood: usually lasts about 6 hours at most, flood that can come about quickly limits of the City of Fairfax, Iovm, shall cut or othenvise destroy, all noxious Nyeeds Safety Tips for Lighting: thereon and shall keep said lands free of such grovth. - Stay indoors (and get indoors if you aren't!) - Steer clear of tall trees and anything metal. 2. Each oN-,ner and each person in possession or control of any property Nyithin the city - Get to land if you are boating. limits of the City of Fairfax, Iovm, shall be responsible to: - If in the open, crouch doN-,n to the ground until there is a lull in the storm. Safety Tips for Tornado A. Keep said property, along Nyith parking adjacent thereto, alleys, public - Get to a basement, storm shelter, or a sturdy structure. ways or areas up to the centerline of said Nyays free of any noxious Nyeeds. - Have your emergency kit(read belovy). B. Keep grasses and Nyeeds on said property moNyed so that grass and Nyeeds - Make sure your family knows Nyhere your shelter is in your house and practice getting to your are less than tvyelve(12)inches in height. safe place! C. HoNyever, grass and Nyeeds located on undeveloped and unplatted - Avoid stopping under highway-overpasses if driving. If stopped in a car, leave your car and find a loNy lying property located more than 100 feet from developed or platted property shall be area such as a ditch or culvert. Vehicles can go airborne in the strong Nyinds of a tornado. moNyed so that grass and Nyeeds are less than eighteen(18)inches in height. Safety Tips for RV/Campers D. Farm crops, pasture, vineyards, orchards, garden plants, and ornamental - Talk Nvith attendants of the area and see Nvhere they have proper shelter for bad Nyeather. plants in established planting beds may exceed the requirements of this - Fasten your camper. There is a higher fatality rate(van-Ing statistics, but anywhere from 8%+) Ordinance. HoNyever, Nyeeds and brush in such areas shall be cut so that such if campers are not secured Nyeeds or brush are less than tNyo feet(2')in height. - Bring helmets. If you have to flee your area for cover, there could be flying debris. E. Said moNying requirements shall be completed by the fifteenth(15`) day - If caught in the open, find a loNy lying area-ditch, culvert, old creek bed, or anything similar. of the month in May, June, July, August, September, and October of each year. - Get into the right position-get on your knees and sit on your calves and feet. Lie over your thighs Nyhile putting head doN-,n and cover your head and neck Nvith your hands. 3. Each oN-,ner and each person in the possession or control of any property shall not - Have an emergency kit(see belovy for Nyhat that should contain). alloy any plant grovah of any sort to remain in such a manner as to render the streets, - Have your cell phone. alley, or public Nyays adjoining said property unsafe for public travel or in any manner so Emergency Kit as to impede pedestrian or vehicular traffic upon any public place or Nyay. - Bottled Nyater - Non-perishable food and easy snacks (high protein items are best) 4. Where Nyatenyay or Nyatercourses are found upon any developed or undeveloped - Batteries property, the oN-,ner or person in possession or control shall keep the flat or level part of - Flashlight the bank of said Nyatenyay free of any Nyeeds and grasses more than eighteen (18) inches - First aid kit(containing band aids, antibiotic ointment, peroxide, sterile gloves, burn treatment, bandages, in height. Should such Nyatenyays or watercourses be found Nvith the right-of-Nyay of a pain relievers, scissors) street or alley, the adjacent property owner or person in possession or control shall be - Prescription medicines responsible to keep the flat or accessible portion of creek bank free of any Nyeeds or - Blanket grasses more than 18 inches in height. - Games ()-ou could be stuck in a shelter for a v hile and if there are kids, this can prove to be a sanity saver!) - Weather radio 5. No oN-,ner or person in possession or control of any developed or undeveloped Safety Tips for Post Tornado property shall alloy plant grovah or the accumulation of plant materials on such lot to - Stay aNyayT from damaged areas remain in such a state so as to constitute a fire hazard. - Call 911 &report any injuries immediately&Nyait for proper emergency help to arrive - Get out of damaged buildings right aNyayT - Watch for hazards-live Nyires, broken glass,gas leaks, etc.. Thanks! Jamie Mevers The next three pages are the annual notice of our mowing ordinance. Please see that you keep your property in Fairfax in compliance. CHAPTER 56 Proudly Serving Fairfax & the Surrounding Communities Since 1998! 56.01 Purpose 56.05 Provisions 56.02 Definitions 56.06 Natural Areas 56.03 Authoritv For Enforcement 56.07 Penalty 56.04 Interference with Enforcement 56.08 Method of service and Billing *Complete Auto Body Repair $c Refinish O E OF"ph I R *I-CAR Gold Class Certified 56.01 PURPOSE. The purpose of this chapter is to designate responsibility for the removal of Nveeds Facility & Technicians and cutting of grasses Nvithin the city limits of the City of Fairfax-, Iowa, in order to provide for the safe- & *Free Estimates — Stop in Any Time ty and preserve the health and Nvelfare of the citizens located therein. C O L L I S I O *Pairltless Dent Repair Available by Appointment 56.02. DEFINITIONS. For the purpose of this chapter, the folloNving terms, phrases, Nvords, and their � ., � � derivations shall have the meanings given herein. U.S. HIGHWAY 151 21 Williams Boulevard — Fairfax L "Conservation area"means an area that is planted Nvith ground cover plants of a size FAIRFAX, IA (319) 846-3434 and texture compatible Nvith the environment and maintained accordingly. www.wainrepair.com Monday-Thursday 7.00am to 5:30pm :OOpm 2 Friday 7:00am to 5 "Developed lot or land"means an improved residential or commercial lot. Saturday 8:00am to -OOpm m 3 "Grass"means any plant of the family Gramineae, having jointed stems, sheathing leaves, and seedlike grains 4. "Ground cover"means plants Nvith the growth and root capacity to cover and stabilize an area of soil and to prevent erosion. 5. "Natural area"means an area alloNved to retain native plant material in a natural prairie Farmers state. _.National Company,. 6. "Noxious Nveeds"means primary and secondary classes of Nveeds as defined by the Good quality land values remain strong! Code of Iowa, and all additions to this list as so declared by the State Secretary of BE READY FOR SPRING Agriculture. AND SUMMER Over the last five years Farmers National Company has: •Sold over$1.7 billion of farmland 7 "Parking" means that part of the street, avenue or highway in the City not covered Celebrities like Jennifer Aniston, Eva -Sold 3,000 farms (850 at auction) by sideNvalk and Wring between the lot line and curb line; on unpaved streets, the park Longoria, Sara Jessica Parker, and •$120 million in current listings Ing is that art of the street avenue or hi by ay lyin between the lot lines and that or Gisele hay e put the beachy hair look g p g g p on the map. Clients across the country are demanding the same If you are considering buying or selling land, call your tion of the street usually traveled by vehicular traffic. natural sun-kissed effect. eastern Iowa real estate sales specialist today to 8 "Right-of-Nvay"means the entire Nvidth of a platted street or alley in use or BALAYAGE COLORING TECHNIQUES are for the per- discuss all of your real estate needs! undeveloped. son that is looking for that natural highlight. These highlights Dennis Rahe,Agent can be bold, contrasting, or face framing:with a cut designed to ,, Fairfax,Iowa ` 9. "Soil erosion control" means a method of planting and cultivation, or lack of same, complement. BALAYAGE grows out more naturally than basic r, OfficelFax:(319)845-5096 foiled highlights. Clients can visit the salon less frequently and Cell:(319)270-1010 designed to retain soil and to prevent soil movement caused by natural or manmade r causes. the hair still looks great between visits. DRahe@FarmersNationaI com SO WHY WAIT? CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT 10. "Undeveloped lot or land"means an unimproved lot or area. TODAY AND TREAT YOURSELF TO THAT SPRING AND SUMMER LOOK. _ 11. "Weeds"means any plants groNving uncultivated and out of context Nvith the (641) 751-9987 ' 'Far and Insurance surrounding plant life when such plant has a seed head formed or forming and with a Ranch Oil and Gas Management-Lake Management-National Hunting Leases height of twelve (12) inches or more, except as othery se provided in this chapter. Cypress Plaza 4350 16t1i Ave. SW, Cedar Rapids q!!!�im 00y"Spo MANK YOU CNK YOU MANK YOU MANK YOU F r ` " ' Rr 'r ST#572 r.TY OF rAX FARFAft, �, {,o;, r'nm;'illln r,,K +M�a d r i . � GUARANTY RAN*' F '„ Y'X 5 TA TE SA WW5 BANK ZOE AIEUHAS ZOW 4 ALI-5(W YARAES HYWICS LA 14W CARE STAR A4R A 6RILL KEN WA Y EXCA VA TIAA5 CEDAR LAAAD&WIAW CE -REL 50WR a LL CEDAR RAPIDS kERAW !mT E .'TEA FOAM RI6 Rr66ER OU17 DER ' EWC7RICAL CCWEPTS MeWmLos L Y5 CAFE SANKO ' 6 HAL VERSCW. PHO TCkWAN& PEAQUIM5LL1 F 'r LA TT7CEC0AtMWrCATTCUS WALAI REPAIRCOLL r51 .L�", 151SELFSTORA6E PARK PROJECT BEGINS! MAIAMEWAL COAkNETE F,4IRF4X4WIR0WC7TC PRAIRIE E"K VE7FRIAMRY 0-INrC rAPM TNA 7TCN4L 6OLF The City of Fairfax's new park project has begun. To give it an official start, QUAKER OA r ' WILD SALCk the City Council held a short ground breaking ceremony on April 10. Pictured COUNTRY IM J 5 rTE-'5 DEMMER CUSTOM" r ME above is the City Council along with some of the future users of this wonderful eT ers PrZZA 5rp�I. park project. FAZOLr.5 OX.D5TONE CREAMERY This new park area is located along Linn Street. The current improvements in- IHOP Fr IWMT clude: two lighted baseball/softball fields, two soccer fields, a new playground, a Pt UM CREEKBCX/rl _ WES 7DALE MAU paved walking trail, and a combined park pavilion/concession stand/bathroom/ 6Er__5 6RrLLW 5r - WrLLZAMSA VD 5 W storage building. It will be a great addition to Fairfax and be enjoyed by genera- COFFEESMITH FI1' USS 50 L-5 r tions of residents. This area will be ready for use by next spring. PAAACHES Ln C4ESARS AZA Dave Schmitt Construction has already started the ground work. Please be 9ON SON ROU°TIQUE C75,5AA re75 sure to stay away from the construction site. Seydel Construction will start the PLAYERS, COACHES VOLUNTEERS OF TI�E work on the new building soon. The construction site has equipment, material, FAlRFAX YOUTH SPORTS OC THANK" ALL OF holes, and all sorts of other hazardous items. This is a dangerous area. Plus, there OUR SPOAASERS FOR SUPPORMW 7HE BOYS AAO 61ALS OF FALeFAX are stakes and markings that the crews need to be kept in place. Thank you for your cooperation. AND '�NvAL " "" '' E �" "' s r. AND A SPE4TAL THAAK YOU TO EVERY0AE THAT SHOWED LP TO EAT#� CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 13, 2012 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 10 2012 The City Council met at the park project along Linn Street for a ground breaking ceremony at 630 �l PM. Council members present: JoAnn Beer, Bernie Frieden, Travis Otto, Marc Magers, and Marianne Wainwright. Other city staff present: Mayor Rabe and Cynthia Stimson. A small group of residents were also present for the ground breaking and picture opportunity. am The regular meeting of the Fairfax City Council was held Tuesday, April 10, 2012, at Fairfax City Hall. Mayor Jason Rabe called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. Council members present: JoAnn Beer, " Bernie Frieder Travis Otto Marc Magers and Marianne Wainwright. Other city staff present: Cynthia Stimson and Lynn Miller. Y Motioned by Magers, seconded by Otto to approve the agenda. Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, Magers, and Wainwright. Motion carried. Motioned by Magers, seconded by Beer to approve and place on file the City Council minutes from March 13, 2012 and the Park Project Pre-Constriction Meeting minutes from March 29, 2012. Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, Magers, and Wainwright. Motion carried. ARE YOU INTERESTED Motioned by Magers, seconded by Otto to place on file the Library Board of Trustees minutes dated March 6, 2012. Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, Magers, and Wainwright. Motion carried. Deputy Egli presented the list of calls from the Linn County Sheriff s Department. The City Council asked that the deputies look for ATVs and motor bikes on the streets. INS Mayor Rabe reported that the library is getting the new restroom partitions. Lynn Miller reported that the fire department members are working on re-certifications. They have purchased new equipment for fire fighter rehab during a fire. HE CITY �� FAIRFALynn Miller stated that the maintenance department has been working on the city hall remodel and Tx1� X have moved the volleyball court at Prairie Creek Park. They will be flushing hydrants soon. They have LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES started getting information about the planned new cold storage building. The spraying is completed. The contractor is working on the Hawks Ridge bathroom building. Mayor Rabe reported that Boy Scout Alan Kriegermeier, would like to re-roof the City Park pavilion has three positions whose terms expire as his eagle project in August. The estimated cost for materials is $1,507.65. This cost will be paid for from the regular parks budget. on June 30 2012. Marc Magers reported that the culvert on Skyview between I" and Cemetery needs to be cleaned. Shane Schrader asked that the city maintenance department not flush the hydrants along Main Street this week. He will be working on restoring the ground. JoAnn Beer stated that the Parks and Beautification Committee will be doing a park tour as their next regular meeting, on Thursday, April 19, weather permitting. Discussion was held concerning charging a de- This is a volunteer board which is posit for facility reservations and cleaning the park facilities. Motioned by Magers, seconded by Otto to approve the monthly financial reports. Ayes: Beer, responsible for overseeing the library. Frieden, Otto, Magers, and Wainwright. Motion carried. Shane Wicks stated that he and Mayor Rabe will be meeting with the Arps soon to discuss the trail The Board meets Once a month. project. JoAnn Beer asked about items still to complete from the Phase II Water Main Project. Shane Wicks will view the area, prepare a punch list, and submit it to Shane Schrader. If you are interested in submitting your name Discussion was held concerning the USA Days celebration. The vendor market will be on Vanderbilt on Saturday. for consideration, please contact Shane Schrader made a presentation about his request to annex property along 801h Street for a fiiture housing development. He showed the location and discussed the annexation process as well as getting city the city clerks office as soon as possible, utilities to the area. He plans to purchase 236 acres and develop it in 40 acre parcels. He estimates 80-90 houses per 40 acres. Zoning possibilities and TIF designation were also discussed. Bringing city services to at 319-846-2204. this area would also make them available to other properties along the route. This was already in the City's long term plans. Cost estimates are to be developed and presented at the May meeting. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 10, 2012 Motioned by Frieden, seconded by Magers to approve RESOLUTION 2012-19, A RESOLUTION SETTING TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE PURPOSE OF SOLICITING WRITTEN AND ORAL COMMENTS ON THE CITY'S PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE FIS- Fleas and 11m an ea m S oh mV1. CAL YEAR 2011-2012 BUDGET. Roll call vote: Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, Magers, and Wainwright. Motion carried. Mayor Rabe declared RESOLUTION 2012-19 duly adopted. �w Steve Smith, Johnson County Refuse was present to discuss the solid waste contract. He is request- 00 Iry e0 ing a quarter increase per residence, per month. The cleric is to revise the contract and send it to Steve for review. Entering a new contract will be placed on the next agenda. The current one expires on June 30. Motioned by Frieden, seconded by Otto to approve RESOLUTION 2012-20, A RESOLD- Itis that time ofvear ggaim TION TO FIX A DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON A LOAN AGREEMENT INA , hat t1pe qfpreventatice to use? PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $650,000. Roll call vote: Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Ot- to, ut Magers, and Wainwright. Motion carried. Mayor Rabe declared RESOLUTION 2012-20 duly " can � P I adopted. Motioned by Magers, seconded by Beer to approve RESOLUTION 2012-21,A RESOLUTION APPROVING FIRE- WORKS PERMIT FOR WILLIAM BARRY. Roll call vote: Ayes: Beer, Frieden. Otto, Magers, and Waim right. Motion carried. Mayor Rabe declared RESOLUTION 2012-21 duly adopted. b b Motioned by Magers, seconded by Otto to approve RESOLUTION 2012-22, A RESOLUTION ENTERING INTO A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE CEDAR RAPIDS Trame �► � erinaChn.ic LINN COUNTY SOLID WASTE AGENCY. Roll call vote: Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, Magers, and Wainwright. Motion carried. Mayor Rabe declared RESOLUTION 2012-22 duly adopted. .135' 80` . 80`f� St, T J� , 1,4 522,2,8 Motioned by Magers, seconded by Otto to approve RESOLUTION 2012-23, A RESOLUTION ENTERING INTO A SHORT-TERM LEASE AGREEMENT FOR USE OF GROUND FOR THE 319-846-2330 YOUTH SOCCER PROGRAM. Roll call vote: Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, Magers, and Wainwright. Motion carried. Mayor Rabe declared RESOLUTION 2012-23 duly adopted. Discussion was held regarding possible regulations to prohibit any address in a residential district from having a garage sale every weekend. A proposed change to Chapter 122, Peddlers, Solicitors and Transient Merchants was discussed. Marianne Wainwright introduced ORDINANCE 124 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE /'� BAKE SALE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF FAIRFAX, IOWA, 2007, BY AMENDING PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO PEDDLERS, SOLICITORS AND TRANSIENT MERCHANTS. G � � & �� fa i iii Motioned by Magers, seconded by Frieden to suspend the rile requiring that an ordinance be voted ti�rh� on for passage at two council meetings prior to this meeting with respect to ORDINANCE 124. Roll call vote: Ayes: Beer, Frieder, Otto, Magers. and Wainwright. Motion carried. � d' �� HOME-MADE PIES Motioned by Wainwright, seconded by Beer to give final approval of ORDINANCE 124, AN OR (WHOLE AND BY THE SLICE) DINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF FAIRFAX, IOWA, 2007, BY AMENDING PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO PEDDLERS, SOLICITORS AND TRAN- SIENT MERCHANTS. Roll call vote: Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, Magers, and Wainwright. Motion Clover, Ridge United Methodist Church carried. g Discussion was held about the request for quotes for the playground equipment. These requests will in Wa lfo rd go out as soon as possible so that the council can review them during the May meeting. Discussion was held about the park building project. Possible cost savings areas are being investi- gated. Motioned by Wainwright, seconded by Magers to approve the renewal of the Class C Liquor Li- Saturday, May 12th cense for the Star Bar, pending receipt of the dram insurance endorsement. Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Magers, in conjunction with the City of Wa l f o rid's and Wainwright. Nays: None. Abstain: Otto. Travis Otto abstained because he is the owner of the Star Bar. Motion carried. City-Wide Garage Sales Motioned by Magers, seconded by Frieden to approve the Sign Permit Application from Stringer Trailer Repair LLC. Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, Magers, and Wainwright. Motion carried. 8:OOAM - ? CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 10, 2012 CONTINUED Proposals from Per Mar for added security in town were reviewed. Their operational guidelines, cost, and length of agreement were discussed. Mayor Rabe is to check with them about a short term contract g g Y during the warm months as a trial. Tworo osals for GIS services were discussed. P P i / r Motioned bYBeer, seconded by Ma ers to approve the claims list dated April 10 2012 Ayes: r , r r / f r r r r , 1 r r r / t r r r r r , r � J i � r r Beer Frieden OttoMa ers and Wainwright. Motion carried. r c air is r r , r r r r r r r r r ar r r r r r r r r r / r Marc Ma ers reminded. everyone that he will not be here for the May meeting. g Y Y Motioned by Frieder seconded by Ma ers to adjourn the meeting. Ayes: Beer Frieden Otto, Magers, and. Wainwright. Motion carried. o i Mayor Rabe adjournedthe meeting at 9:12 PM. Mayor Jason Rabe City Clerk/Treasurer Cynthia Stimson Disclaimer: The foregoing minutes are not official until approved by the City Council. � Using DOG FRIENDLY CITY NEWS QUICKIES / Gary, can, show you how to helpyour drag ILEARN and haFUN at the same time. If you will be moving, contact the city clerk's office. We need to know your forwarding address and when you will be moving. 41 0 0 a 4 0 � 4 0 � Auto debit for your utility bill is free and easy. Sign up today! • City Offices will be closed Monday, May 28, 2012, for the Memorial Day holiday. TRAIN TOGETHER! Bring out the best in your dog while Yard waste collection will be moved to Tuesday, May 29 and regular garbage collection will be moved to Wednesday, May 30, for the Memorial Day holiday. strengtheningthe bond between you and your canine partner. The city hall remodeling project is nearing completion. Stop in to see the changes. • Remember to call Iowa One Call before digging. Their number is 1-800-292-8989. Sign yup for one of two training ns. Each session lasts ts for seven weeks.. If you have a building project, be sure to contact the city clerk's office to see if a building in advance - $95 on the firstday class permit is required. • Be sure to fix any leaks promptly to avoid a larger utility bill. Includes FREE Martingale trainin Itai Do not blow grass into the street. It clogs our storm sewer system. All classes held at the C d NrValley Humane Society fromto 0 p.m., Be sure not to place any items on property that is not yours. This includes dumping of yard waste on an empty lot. Tome , IiII` : 1111ay °°°°°iluime 12 If you have a second water meter, your April '10 water bill will have that extra line. • Stay out of any constriction site, this includes the city's park project. These areas are dan- eAni s si pal I ` 2-June IIS 3 gerous. Clas,s sim is limifted to 10, Dogs shotdd be at IeAst five mond old wKh current pies vaccination, Hawks Ridge Park is getting a restroom building. We hope this will be operational soon. All proceeds benefit , Cedar Valley Huniane Society! The pavilion is being wired for electricity and a serving counter is being added. • City-wide Garage Sale Day is May 19. „POT ' ' I cvI V III�I�I"d �Ip I��U ����e r The City-wide Clean-up Day is June 2. o r f, f o I, f� ,/r�� i I, „;� t, i I;; C;Jr,f r C�,. l�a, /„ ,,,,c,, k c /,. / / 362-6288 6 / 6r ,r / `r ir%ir/ %/%/// POPPY DAYS ENMay 18 and 19, 2012 The ladies of the Fairfax American Legion Auxiliary 319-366-,3667 Septic system Installation Septic sitenal si Per olat:i n.Testing Seger Drain Installation will be at the Fairfax State Savings Bank with poppies Water Installation.� � �� tiiBasement Digging*Demolition*'Trucking Hauling on Friday May 18 and Saturday, May 19, 2012. Please support our vet- Site Utilities Backhoe&BuIldozerservices Grading&Trenching Siete Clearing Brans with a donation . . . and proudly wear a poppy. 1J)� � � WD9 �� fyoi/fl nmu fedi r "moi it/1�, rl 1 H� M MEMORIAL DAY SERVICES MONDAY, MAY 28, 2012 y fj, 10:30 AM at Fairfax Legion Hall Craig Paulson, Speaker The Legion Auxiliary will serve a launch immediately following the service. Jy ._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._. MEMORIAL DAY HISTORY . . . orrueftrg urs:it'or ig ups halpperkg un y ur neughia r- �� )n,d„ South SV b1pe Cooperntve( irnm urdeafion pis Memorial Day was officially proclaimed on May 5, 1868 by General John Logan, National rnrgiirq ftIt>ei lo li�ie�*rnes ar°nd rui'ir�-e;;r�eq,,iin you,Pvr Commander of the Grand. Army of the Republic, in his General Order No. 11, andwas first ob- ��/r a:,orrnrr°uurdy.I"Ns trwwhropawugy�s.th, �°rxt aidviiarkced served. on May 30, 1868, when flowers were placedon the graves of Union and Confederate u v ulNk b1,e err, ii red ace c.; peer°ire ft's pcvt of soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery. The first state to officially recognize the holiday was CKP onoong c r,nmArnent to proVide yotu h the New York in 1873. By 1890 it was recognized by all of the northern states. The South refused best wry to rotary'conriected to acknowledge the day, honoring their dead on separate days until after World War 1; when r'V „r „r the holiday changed from honoring just those who died fighting in the Civil War to honoring nmr' r mnr::o �r ”°°Ih"'u.r r.nk; Americans who died fighting in any war. It is now celebrated in almost every state on the last * � F a tet `r'tein t speeds Monday in May, though several southern states have an additional separate day for honoring - The I remt digiild VV eXperiherrce 2 � the Confederate war dead. 1 * A refiiaUe°dedicated ated co'nr"e cfion In 1915, inspired by the poem "In Flanders Fields", Moina Michael replied with her own po- ' em: We cherish too, the Poppy red That grows on fields where valor led �� It seems to signal to the skies IE That blood of heroes never dies. She then conceived of an idea to wear redo ies on Memorial Da in honor of those who P PP Y died serving the nation during war. She was the first to wear one and sold poppies to her �P;�". Ilf III li �- ,.,� l �,:;II IG ....Ilf� ~ ' :� w�li� i �e�e��rrrm � g g PPP VIS11' 980 N Fronf St, Not0i liber , 1 friends and co-workers with the money going to benefit servicemen in need. Shortly before Memorial Day in 1922, the VFW became the first veterans' organization to nationally sell pop- pies.