No to the YMCA To the Editor: I DO NOT support the YMCA. Fairmont cannot afford it now with the recession coming and heating bills going up 30 percent. I have talked to many people that live on their social security checks and cannot afford the YMCA. Now in a few years when Fairmont can get more businesses and have 1,000 more people coming in who can work, then I might say yes but not now when Fairmont is NOT growing, we say NO to the YMCA. Marvel Snyder Fairmont
Poppy is a tribute to all veterans To the Editor: On November 5, members of the Fairmont American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 36, will be distributing poppies in Fairmont. Veterans remember the wildflowers blooming in the devastated battlefields of France and Flanders. The basic purpose of Poppy Days are to offer the American public an opportunity to honor those that have and are presently serving for our freedom. The poppy is a memorial emblem to show a personal tribute for the sacrifice that has been made for America by the dead and the living veterans. The poppy is made by disabled ...
Fairmont Needs the Community Center To the Editor: Fairmont desperately needs the community center and a year-round, indoor swimming pool. It’s surprising to me a town of this size does not already have this in place. It’s important because it promotes exercise, which increases physical health, mental health, and overall sense of wellbeing. A swimming pool would provide year-round swimming and classes for children, adults, persons with disabilities, and people with pain such as arthritis as swimming provides a joint-friendly form of fitness. Many physical therapy patients use ...
Charter Amendments/Ad Misinformation To the Editor: The recently submitted letter to the editor by the Chairman of the Charter Commission stated that “..the commentary included with each ballot item was placed there because of THE COLLECTIVE ACTION OF THE CHARTER COMMISSION.” This is an ERRANT CLAIM because the Commission was not aware of the ad until after it had been completely designed and submitted for publication. In fact, the Chairman, without prior authorization for either the ad or the expenditure of Commission funds, moved forward with it. The commissioners did not even ...
Sky truly the limit for community center To the Editor: It is with great excitement that we acknowledge the upcoming decision in regards to the view of what the Fairmont Community Center will look like. This is a key moment in time for our community, and quite frankly, our region, as this concept will accommodate a wide array of people that will not only stay in, but also come to our community to invest their time in wellness, personal improvement and mental health. Likely unknown to many, the ice component plays a major factor in volume and traffic to Fairmont as there are many ...
Fairmont voters will make right vote To the Editor: I am writing my views about the Charter Commission. I served 30 years ago and there were major changes. This time we proposed the amendment to go to 5 wards to get equal representation for all wards. Fairmont is a Home Rule City which gives us more latitude. We have to govern within state statutes. The Charter is basically our constitution on how our city government functions. Our District Judge appoints the members. We are not a secret organization and have no bias against no one. We respect the mayor, the city council and the chain ...