To the editor:I am responding to the brief in Tuesday June 14th Fairfield Ledger: ?Vegetables won?t be allowed in city right-of-way.?This is the email that I sent to Ron Adam and the rest of our city council members. I agree that nothing should be growing in the right of way that would obstruct visibility for traffic and pedestrians, especially at corners.However, I disagree that just because you (Mr. ...
To the editor:?Are Christians persecuted in Fairfield?? This was a question asked of me at a recent Bible Study we hold every Wednesday evening at Word of Life Lutheran Church. My answer to this question was ?yes!?You see for over 2000 years now Christians have traditionally worshiped on Sunday morning and for most of that history sporting events have recognized and respected their desire to do so. However ...
To the editor:A twelve-step program for our next president:1. Stop spending our children?s future ? cut salary in half for all senators and congressmen until the debt comes down.2. Stop supporting terrorist countries and start supporting people at home.3. Capitalism must be brought back, it?s obvious socialism is not working.4. Save billions ? abolish the IRS and go flat tax.5. Save billions ? ...
The hopes and dreams of high school seniors are at their peak as they walk across the stage and receive their high school diploma. But what lies ahead? For many, the option is college. Most parents nowadays have raised their children to just know that the next step is college. But, in contrast, as our college graduates are graduating, their outlook on life is vastly different than that of the college freshman ...
To the editor:Being an avid fan of Waterworks Beach and distraught over its recent closing, I attended meetings this week with the Park and Rec Board as well as the Safety committee meeting at City Hall on Tuesday. Based on what I heard there and the demand from people, young and old, meditating and not, I believe our beach will reopen. That is the good news. The devil is in the details. I agreed with the ...
I recently heard some guidance from a much wiser man than I.I do what I can to put these things to good use, but when I thought about it, it seemed like terrible advice.I was told to ?live every day like your last.?We?ve all heard it before, but no one has ever taken it to heart because it would make for a terrible world to live in. The general public running amok with nothing to lose does not seem like ...
To the editor:Fairfield might be one of the only towns in Iowa with a natural swimming hole walking distance to town. It is such a benefit to the community as well as beautiful and refreshing. Closing the park would be like taking art, music, and PE out of the school for the kids ? another stupid move by the adults. The swimming feature in the park is a kid?s paradise! What would we have the kids do instead ? ...
To the editor:We are writing in response to Sarah Flinspach?s Troy Banner article entitled: ?Why We Need Planned Parenthood? [May 26]. In the article she states, ??no one can deny that this organization is out there to help people.?One of the saddest things is that so many people buy into Planned Parenthood?s (PP) lies, such as the one above, and do no research about it on their own. Here is some background ...
To the editor:Over the years my granddaughters and I have had many wonderful days during the summer swimming at Waterworks Park. Think what a ban would mean. It is beyond common sense. Hot days, a wonderful park, a great beach, and a fun, refreshing swim, going beyond just chest deep water ? a real swim. What a wonderful way to teach children the joy and cautions of swimming. In a way it is weird that we ...
To the editor:It?s always good to have a new business come to Fairfield and be successful, however let?s not forget our own Bargain Box.This business located on the south side of the square has done so much for our County Hospital in giving thousands and thousands of dollars using volunteer labor who have given thousands of hours made up of local people. Also the prices at the Bargain Box are cheaper.Plea...
A third baseman had her bright red, dyed hair pulled back in a ponytail. A shortstop had a leopard-skin print on her shorts. She was the same one who was shivering and asked, ?How much longer do we have to play?? when I was cleaning off home plate after the third inning.It was chilly, but still a nice night for senior league softball at the O.B. Nelson dirt diamond across the street from Casey?s South.Last ...
To the editor:Board member Jennifer Anderson should be given a big thank you for proposing a work session May 2 at 7 p.m. to discuss this opening and possibly redefining the job description of Fairfield's School District Technology position. Mrs. Anderson proposal came due to the fact that our school?s cost per student is 2 to 1 compared to other area districts.The board needs to weigh the curriclum versus ...
To the editor:Mother?s Day will be here soon and Jefferson County Right to Life has a great suggestion. Instead of buying Mom more perfume or another pair of bedroom slippers, honor her for giving you life by supporting Choices Medical Clinic in Iowa City. Choices is having a Walk for Life on Saturday, May 7, from 9-10 a.m. in three locations in Iowa City: Kent Park at Blue Bird Shelter, City Park at Shelter ...
To the editor:It was with great sadness that I read the article on the front page of the April 15 Fairfield Ledger [?Planned Parenthood plans to expand in Nebraska, Iowa?] telling of Planned Parenthood?s expansion plans. They plan to open 12 new facilities in Nebraska and Iowa, and the new Omaha facility will provide abortions. President Obama says, ?Everything is on the table when it comes to cutting spending....
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