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Wed
22
Jul

Swimmers surprise with 2nd at Conference

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2015-07-22 10:34

Molly Wenthold flies off the starting block and straight at the photographer's lens in one of the events Saturday at the Conference Swim Meet in West Union. Wenthold picked up 17 points in individual events for the second place squad from West Union as she won bronze in the 100 free and placed fifth in both the 50 free and 50 butterfly. (Jerry Wadian photo)

 

Swimmers surprise with 2nd at Conference

 

 

As expected, powerful Decorah with its much bigger population base and ability to swim yearround walked off with the Conference Swim Meet title Saturday in West Union.

However, the West Union swimmers surprised a number of people by placing second, well ahead of Waukon and Calmar.

Wed
22
Jul

TigerHawk baseball just short of upset

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2015-07-22 10:28

 

NFV shortstop Nick Baumler has tagged the bag for one out, but tries for the DP in Class 2A baseball playoff action Tuesday, July 14, in Calmar. The TigerHawks rallied in the seventh but fell a little short of advancing, 4-2, to South Winn. (Jerry Wadian photo)

 

TigerHawk baseball just short of upset

 

 

By Jerry Wadian
jwadian@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

North Fayette Valley’s upset bid over fifth-ranked South Winn fell just short Tuesday, July 14, in Calmar.

The host Warriors won, 4-2, but the TigerHawks made things interesting in the seventh, putting the tying runs on base.

Wed
22
Jul

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Alford

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2015-07-22 10:23

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Alford

 

 

An open house is being held Saturday, Aug. 1, in honor of Robert and Judith Alford’s 50th wedding anniversary.

The celebration is being held from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Bob and Judy’s home at 1608 134th Ave., Castalia, IA 52133.

All are invited to attend, but the couple request no gifts, please.

Robert Alford and Judith Skarecky were married Oct. 3, 1964, in Cary, Ill.

They are the parents of Tod A. Alford (deceased) and Dawn M. (Jim) Eaton of Winfield, Ill. The Alfords also have four grandchildren.

Those wishing to extend anniversary congratulations can send cards to the couple at their home address above.

Wed
22
Jul

Mr. and Mrs. Gary Wurster

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2015-07-22 10:19

Mr. and Mrs. Gary Wurster

 

 

In celebration of Gary and Robin (Shreve) Wurster's 40th wedding anniversary on Sunday, Aug. 2, their children would like to honor them with a card shower.

Cards of congratulations may be sent to the couple at 8583 L Ave, Fayette, IA, 52142.

Gary and Robin are the proud parents of two children, Stefan (Jolene) Wurster of Wadena and Holly Mendralla of Elgin, Ill., and they have four grandchildren.

Their family is looking forward to helping them celebrate!

 

Wed
22
Jul

Mr. and Mrs. Lucas Schmitt

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2015-07-22 10:14

Mr. and Mrs. Lucas Schmitt

 

 

Kaitlyn Peterson and Lucas Schmitt of Hawkeye exchanged wedding vows in a 4 p.m. ceremony on June 27. The Rev. Sharon Huber officiated. The wedding was held at Hutchinson Family Farm Campground in Decorah.

Parents of the couple are Jon and Lori Peterson of Peterson, Minn., and Steve and Connie Schmitt of Hawkeye.

Wed
22
Jul

Dr. and Mrs. Lew Bishop

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2015-07-22 10:11

Dr. and Mrs. Lew Bishop

 

 

Lois Bergan and Lew Bishop were married Oct. 9, 1955, and are sharing the celebration of their 60th wedding anniversary with an open house from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, at the Masonic Lodge in downtown West Union.

The couple’s son, Lawrence (Camila) Bishop, of Karlskoga, Sweden; grandson, Jarrett (Lili), of Stockholm, Sweden; and granddaughter, Basia, of Madison, Wis., are hosting the event. 

Dr. Bishop is currently licensed and has practiced the profession of audiology and speech pathology for 55 years. Together, he and Lois founded and have maintained a private practice for 40 years, delivering services in a 60-mile radius to patients’ homes, nursing homes, and hospitals. Dr. Bishop assisted Dr. Larry Severeid, ENT physician and surgeon, at Gundersen Clinic in West Union for 22 years. 

Wed
22
Jul

New beef barn to enhance NICC programs

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2015-07-22 09:37

Construction on the new 275-ft.-by-50-ft. NICC beef barn and education center will begin this fall and is projected to be completed sometime in November. (Submitted photo)

 

New beef barn to enhance NICC programs

 

 

 

Janell Bradley

Contributing Writer

 

Northeast Iowa Community College's board of directors on Monday approved the final plans and specifications for a new 275-ft.-by-50-ft. beef barn and education center.

Martin Gardner Architecture prepared the plans for the $850,000 project, which will benefit students enrolled in programs such as beef science, veterinarian technician and dairy science.

Wed
22
Jul

Lilac Lanes Keeps on rollin' after 55 years

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2015-07-22 09:26

Ron Bills, owner of Lilac Lanes, recently accepted a 55-year- membership milestone award for the West Union bowling center. Since the bowling center opened in 1959, Bills is pleased to credit each of the previous owners with helping achieve this award from the IBPA. (Jerry Blue photo)

 

LIlac Lanes Keeps on rollin' after 55 years

 

 

By Chris Deback
cdeback@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

Lilac Lanes Bowling Center in West Union was recently honored for being a member of the Iowa Bowling Proprietors Association (IBPA) for 55 years.

 

This is an accomplishment of which  current Lilac Lanes owner Ron Bills said everyone can be proud.

 

“[I went] down to Des Moines to receive a certificate on behalf of everybody that has run the center and the people that have supported it to keep us a member for those 55 years,” Bills said.

 

Since the bowling center opened in 1959, it has had a number of different owners, the first of which was West Union’s “Mr. Bowler” Ron Granneman.

Wed
22
Jul

162nd Fayette County Fair 'Growing Strong'

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2015-07-22 09:20

162nd Fayette County Fair 'Growing Strong'

 

 

Brian Smith
bsmith@the fayettecountyunion.com

 

 

The 162nd Fayette County Fair will offer a variety of events and activities to keep just about anyone entertained and “growing strong” Aug. 5-9 at the fairgrounds in West Union. Mark your calendar now for all the events that appeal to you and your family and be sure that you don’t miss out on any of the fun. Here are some of the highlights for Wednesday through Sunday at the fair.

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