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Why aren’t teeth covered under health care insurance? To the editor: Why aren’t your teeth covered under your general health care insurance? Why is there a separate policy for teeth? Why a separate policy for eyes? Aren’t your eyes and your teeth part of your body? So why do I pay three separate premiums for health care insurance? Why are dental plans limited to a $2,000 cap? My regular health care does not have a cap. The answer? Profits. Health care is a for-profit industry. It is not out to care for the well-being of the individual. Its purpose is to make money for the ...

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Community Center is a Disaster to Fairmont To the Editor: Certainly city council members from the past and the present disrupted people’s lives and this community. They have way too much power. I’m not talking about all of them, past and present. Wayne Hasek has always looked out after the taxpayers money and concerns. Thank you for all your hard work and efforts. Bruce Peters did an outstanding job and looked to the best interest of the community. Michele Miller is relatively new in her position, but what I have recognized, is doing a great job and will continue doing so. Two ...

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CER boasts new summer programs CER’s summer catalog is out and includes a lot of new offerings for people of all ages. We’re so fortunate to have this local organization which is always trying to fill the needs in the community. Like director Stephanie Busiahn said, the CER office has both experienced staff and new staff bringing fresh ideas and we thank them all for making programs and classes available to us. Shelter proposal goes to Park Board A great idea to add a shelter on the west end of Cedar Creek Park was shared by the Early Risers Kiwanis with the Park Board this ...

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Did Personal Interests Overturn Election Vote? To the Editor: CONFLICT OF INTEREST: A conflict of interest is defined as a conflict between a person’s public obligations and private interests. When a conflict of interest arises, the person involved is unable to perform his or her duties in a suitable and proper manner. During the City Council meeting on Jan. 23, Councilor Wayne Hasek, recused himself from a City Council vote to hire a lobbying firm which employed his daughter. This was an act of integrity and wholly admirable. In contrast, Mayor Baarts’ action in voting for ...

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FHS students cook up creations Fairmont High School’s culinary arts program is a great opportunity for students who are interested in the food and service industry. There are four levels of classes students can take, each of which teaches different skills. The program is now in its fifth year and we’re excited to see how it continues to grow. Council debates topic of owner’s rep This week the Fairmont City Council discussed whether or not to look for another owner’s representative for the proposed community center project. It’s good that the council is talking about working ...

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Coming and Going of our Spring Waterfowl To the Editor: From driving around the countryside within the past few weeks you’ve no doubt noticed the abundance of waterfowl. Personally, I’ve seen thousands of Canadian geese, snow geese, and ducks gathered in the puddles of crop fields and flying throughout the countryside. The snow melt combined with the frost dissipating has caused numerous puddles for waterfowl to occupy. It really is a beautiful sight to see wildlife using habitat. Of course, in our area that will all soon disappear. When the temperatures warm up and the ground ...