March 2015

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Ossian Council approves FY16 budget

Council approves FY16 budget

 

 

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

 

 

The Ossian City Council met Monday night, March 2, and held a public hearing in regard to the 2016 fiscal year budget as well as for borrowing funds to construct a new lift station.

There were no members of the public present to address their concerns with either matter, allowing both measures to voted on and passed.

Reilly Construction engineer Justin Lechtenberg, who had been preparing bids for the Carey’s Park renovation project, Lechtenberg informed the council that Gjere Construction had presented the lowest bid of $36,279 as a base cost, plus the per/ton price of rock. Lechtenberg estimated that the project would require approximately 300 tons of rock. Gjere Construction also guaranteed that the project would be its number-one priority during spring 2015, and it would do everything it could to meet the May 1 completion deadline.

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Stan and Sharon Shaffer

Stand and Sharon Shaffer

 

 

Stan and Sharon Shaffer of Elgin will observe their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, March 7.

The couple plan to celebrate the occasion with their family at a later date.

Those wishing to pass along anniversary greetings to Stan and Sharon may send them to 904 Switch St., Elgin, IA 52135.

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Valley Cub Scouts are Klondike champs

 

Valley Cub Scout Leader Michelle Shaefers celebrates the local Scouts’ recent Klondike Derby win with Webelos (l-r) J.K. Prentice, Colton Schupbach, Brendan Wander, Nicholas Schaefers, and Shawn Gilson. (Courtesy photo)

 

Valley Cub Scouts are Klondike champs

 

 

For the second time in the program’s history, the Webelos from Valley Cub Scout Pack 53 recently brought home the Winnebago Council BSA's Klondike Derby championship trophy.

The Klondike Derby is a test of Scouting skills such as map reading and orienteering, using various knots, building a campfire, first aid, wildlife, and demonstrating teamwork and leadership skills. ​

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Library budget focus of public hearing

Library budget focus of public hearing

 

 

Brian Smith
bsmith@fayettepublishing.com

 

 

            Several Elgin residents, including members of the library board and the Friends of the Elgin Library, were in attendance at the Elgin City Council meeting on Monday night, March 2. A public hearing for the 2016 Fiscal Year budget was scheduled for 7:30 p.m., and many of those present expressed their opinion regarding the budget for the Elgin library.

           Harriet Blockhus addressed the council on behalf of the Friends of the Elgin Library. She expressed a desire for the Elgin City Council, the Elgin Library Board, and the Friends of the Elgin Library to work together to promote the welfare and growth of the library.

           “We ask that the council provide 10 percent of the total library budget, which is a requirement for state accreditation. The council, the library board and the Friends of the Elgin Library need to work together to keep our Four-Star library successful,” added the Elgin resident.

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Eleanor M. Corkery

Eleanor M. Corkery

 

 

Eleanor M. Corkery, 83, died on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2015, at Macon, Ga. 

A visitation was held from 6 until 7:30 p.m. with the rosary at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27, at Snow’s Memorial Chapel on Cherry Street, Macon, Ga. 

A Funeral Mass was held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, with Fr. Allan J. McDonald officiating.

Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, at St. Francis Cemetery in Fayette, with Fr. James Brokman officiating.

The family greeted friends and relatives from 1 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, at Becker-Milnes Funeral Home in Fayette. Light refreshments were served at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Fayette, after the committal service.

Snow’s Memorial Chapel, Cherry Street, has charge of arrangements with Becker-Milnes Funeral Home in Fayette assisting with the committal service.

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Middle school cast preparing for stage debut

Among the North Fayette Valley Middle School students rehearsing for the school's March 13 drama production are (l-r) Madison Voshell, Chloe Cummings, and Bethany Merkle. (Mike Van Sickle photo)

 

 

Middle school cast preparing for stage debut

 

 

 

The cast and crew continue to rehearse for the upcoming North Fayette Valley Middle School drama.

Under the direction of Rick Scheffert and assistant Shirleen Reinhardt, the participating students will perform two one-act plays, “Skid Marks” and “This Phone Will Explode in 5 Seconds.”

The Friday, March 13, production will also include a series of dramatic and humorous monologues, including "The Big Bad Wolf,” "Kill First/Gloat Later,” "I Need Detention,” "Demons,” "Breaking Up,” "Facing Death," and "Die and Leave Thee.”

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It's all in the details at Maple Memory Lane

 

The construction of Fayette’s new memory care unit, Maple Memory Lane, is finally down to the interior details. The new unit is on track to open soon. 

 

It's all in the details at Maple Memory Lane

 

 

Megan Mohlis
Contributing Writer

 

 

As the new addition to Maple Crest Manor in Fayette begins to look more and more like a building on the outside, the attention to detail going on inside is even more impressive. Maple Memory Lane will serve as a memory care unit that integrates all of the newest research creating the best home possible for its residents.

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It's all in the details at Maple Memory Lane

 

The construction of Fayette’s new memory care unit, Maple Memory Lane, is finally down to the interior details. The new unit is on track to open soon. 

 

It's all in the details at Maple Memory Lane

 

 

Megan Mohlis
Contributing Writer

 

 

As the new addition to Maple Crest Manor in Fayette begins to look more and more like a building on the outside, the attention to detail going on inside is even more impressive. Maple Memory Lane will serve as a memory care unit that integrates all of the newest research creating the best home possible for its residents.

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Ben Koester

Ben Koester

 

 

Benjamin Richard Koester, 18, of Manchester, Iowa, died Saturday, February 28, 2015, at his home near Manchester.

Benjamin Koester was born September 4, 1996, in Torrance, California, the son of Jay and Cheryl (McLaughlin) Koester. 

He moved with his family to Manchester in 1999 and was educated in the West Delaware Community School district.

Benjamin was a baptized and confirmed member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Eldorado, Iowa.

Benjamin was a senior at West Delaware High School where he enjoyed academics, speech, had wrestled, and played on the West Delaware High School Football team.  He also liked music and enjoyed playing his fiddle. 

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Bonnie Jensen

Bonnie Jensen

 

 

Bonnie L. Jensen, 75, of West Union, Iowa died Sunday, February 22, 2015 at Palmer Lutheran Health Center, West Union, Iowa.

Bonnie Lou, the daughter of Adrian and Geneva (Thompson) Helgerson, was born June 10, 1939 in Postville, Iowa. 

She attended a Country School in Fayette County, Iowa. 

Bonnie was united in marriage with Richard Jensen in January of 1962.  They later divorced. 

Bonnie worked as a C.N.A. for the Good Samaritan Center in West Union for twelve years.  She then worked for Palmer Lutheran Health Center until her retirement in 2011.

Bonnie is survived by three children, Craig (Sue White) Jensen of Elgin, IA; Janell (Mark) Diemer of Hawkeye, IA; and Jentry Jensen of West Union, IA; nine grandchildren; five great grandchildren; and two sisters, Dixie (Bob) Ruroden of West Union, IA; and Wanda (Allen) Pape of McGregor, IA.

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