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Loren Whitver

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2017-04-12 10:04

Loren Whitver

 

 

In celebration of Loren “Buck” Whitver’s 90th birthday, his family will host a reception with cake and beverages on Sunday, April 16, at 11:30 a.m. (following the morning worship service) at West Union United Methodist Church.

The family request no gifts, please, just your presence.

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Mr. and Mrs. Denny Lenth

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2017-04-12 10:01

Mr. and Mrs. Denny Lenth

 

 

Denny and Kathy Lenth will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, April 15, with a card shower.   

They were married in Fayette in 1967 and have many fond memories from their years in Fayette, while Denny attended Upper Iowa, and in Maynard, while Denny was a football, basketball and baseball coach. Kathy grew up in Randalia and attended West Central schools in Maynard.  

The couple have two daughters, Teri Khazen, who lives with  her husband, Tony, and two children in Western Springs, Ill., and Kristi Tibben, who lives with her husband, Nate, and two children in Cedar Falls.   

The Lenths would be happy to hear from their many area friends. 

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Mr. and Mrs. Bob Boleyn

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2017-04-12 09:55

Mr. and Mrs. Bob Boleyn

 

 

Bob and Rosella Boleyn will celebrate 68 years of marriage on Monday, April 17, and their family invites you to join in a card shower for the couple.

The Boleyns’ family includes children Cindy Buckendahl of Aurelia, Craig  (Vicky) Boleyn of Oelwein, Cary (Cathy) Boleyn of Elgin, and Shelli Boleyn of West Union.

Anniversary cards may be sent to Bob and Rosella at 604 East St., Elgin, IA 52141.

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Final day of school June 2

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2017-04-12 09:51

Final day of school June 2

 

By Chris Deback
cdeback@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

On Monday, April 10, at the regular meeting of the North Fayette school board, the last day of school this year for all students, excluding seniors, was approved for Friday, June 2. 

The seniors’ last day will be Wednesday, May 24, two days before graduation on Friday, May 26. According to Duane Willhite, North Fayette and Valley shared superintendent, the school district has 6.75 extra hours available in the schedule; with a school day only being 6.5, it can waive the final day. 

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School boards approve another spring break

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2017-04-12 09:41

 

Ashley Henderson, West Union Elementary first-grade teacher, has her first-grade students back in the swing of things after a weeklong spring break March 20-24. The North Fayette and Valley school boards approved spring break for next year as March 26-30, which is the week leading up to Easter (April 1). 

 

School boards approve another spring break

 

 

By Chris Deback
cdeback@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

The North Fayette and Valley school boards approved March 26-30, the week leading up to Easter on April 1, for spring break for the 2017-2018 school year. 

Whether families had some fun in the sun or stayed around northeast Iowa, North Fayette Valley’s spring break was a much-needed rest for students and staff alike. 

What is a common annual occurrence in many larger school districts in Iowa and across the country, March 20-24, was the first-ever spring break in both the North Fayette and Valley school districts. 

“We have had several people come from other districts where they have had spring breaks,” said Duane Willhite, North Fayette and Valley shared superintendent. “We have been struggling a little bit with general crankiness [such as] disrespect, stress, and tension between teachers and students and students and students. The staff members who have come from districts that had spring breaks have said this semester is a long run with no breaks, especially with Easter being so late. When they have experienced spring break, students and staff come back refreshed and rested, with better attitudes, in better moods, and both students and staff are ready to finish out the year strong.”

When spring break was first discussed amongst the North Fayette and Valley school board members last year, it was always the district's intention to review it after a year. Willhite sent out surveys to students, staff and parents to get feedback on the break. 

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75 years of improving West Union

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2017-04-12 09:36

 

The West Union Lions Club is celebrating 75 years since its establishment on March 19, 1942.  The group will host an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 23, at the North Fayette Valley Performing Arts Center. Current members of the West Union Lions Club include (front, l-r) Dick Woodard, Bob Scott, Wayne Bicknese, Norman Jones, George Woodard, Willie Fritz, Jim Boelman, and LeRoy Soppe; (second row) Pam Moss (president), Carolyn Breuer (treasurer), Ron Saboe, Joe Breuer, Tom Luhman, Amie Johansen, Abbey Ambrosen, and Joyce Friederich; (back) Tracy Weidemann (secretary), Erin Yauslin, Derwin Osmundson, Bruce Bemis, Chris Ebbers, Mark Klinkefus, Bruce Ehler (vice president), Lynn Kelck, and Corey Moser. Chris DeBack photo

 

75 years of improving West Union

 

 

By Chris Deback
cdeback@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

 

The West Union Lions Club is celebrating 75 years of supporting and improving the community of West Union. 

The club was started on March 19, 1942, at the Rex Hotel in West Union with 23 charter members. 

It has established a proud tradition of service and charity for the community it supports. 

“Our mission is service and opportunity to others,” said Pam Moss, West Union Lions Club president. “Everything we do is to raise money to give back to our community.” 

Among the more longstanding fundraisers is the Lions Pancake Supper that was started in the late 1970s and continues to this day. The club used to host minstrel and variety shows in its early years and then continued with a candy sale in the 1960s.

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