Last week, Fairfield Mayor Mike Dreith formally asked for assistance from the USDA to help bring about the return of a lake at Lakeside. He says retired engineer Jerry Quindry has been a great asset, and the application, in part, is to compile the work that was done in previous attempts to restore the lake. He says that alone will not solve flooding along Johnson Creek, so the City is investigating other possibilities to slow water down north of the lake, possibly at Atkinson Forest. The Fairfield First United Methodist Church will host its semi-annual Homecoming/Prom Dress giveaway tomorrow from 9 to noon. The church is on the corner of First and Delaware streets, and the giveaway will be held in its Fellowship Hall. People will be able to choose from hundreds of dresses and shoes, and bouquets and jewelry will also be available, all free of charge. The Fairfield FFA Chapter will wrap up National FFA Week festivities Monday at FCHS due to winter weather this week. Monday will be Drive