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Juniors want to be real firefighters some day

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2019-10-09 15:29

Andrew Schmidt (left) and Dane Schott have their own fire fighting outfits at the Clermont Fire Department. The two junior firefighters both hope to have careers in firefighting. (Jack Swanson photo)

 

Juniors want to be real firefighters some day

 

By Jack Swanson
jswanson@fayettecountynewspapers.com

 

 

They may be “junior” firefighters now, but both Dane Schott and Andrew Schmitt aspire to one day make fire fighting their profession.

Both juniors at North Fayette Valley High School, the pair both seem to have a love for the role and what it means to people who need help, and the community in general.

Wed
09
Oct

Devil VB survives leaky roof for 5-set win

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2019-10-09 15:21

This shot had no chance of scoring as WC’s Marlee Squires (3) gets the block in recent action. Tuesday, Oct. 1, in Elkader the junior made four blocks to go with 30 assists, 14 digs eight kills and two aces during a 12-15 night serving. (Jerry Wadian photo)

 

Devil VB survives leaky roof for 5-set win

 

By Jerry Wadian
jwadian@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

In its only game of the week, West Central volleyball pulled off a major coup Tuesday, Oct. 1, in Elkader, knocking off defending champion Central in a five-set thriller, 22-25, 25-14, 25-18, 21-25, and 15-11.

“It was a wild night,” admitted WC head coach Abby DeGroot.

Not long into the first set, the heavy rains in Elkader caused the gym to start to leaking!

Wed
09
Oct

Devils fall to Eagles 48-6

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2019-10-09 15:14

Anthony Martin (18) takes the handoff and runs behind Brandon Cushion (35) for a nice gain in recent action. Martin was the leading rusher for West Central in Friday’s Homecoming game against Midland with 28 yards; Cushion ran for 26. (Jerry Wadian photo)

 

Devils fall to Eagles, 48-6

 

 

By Jerry Wadian
jwadian@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

West Central had the new lighting system ready to go for Homecoming Friday night but couldn’t get its offense untracked as it fell to Midland, 48-6.

  “Midland had some very quick linebackers and we had difficulty maintaining blocks,” explained head coach Steve Milder. “We struggled more on offense than we have all year.”

The Eagles came out hot, scoring two touchdowns in the opening quarter and three more in the second to take a commanding, 36-0 lead into the break.

Wed
09
Oct

Blake Brown

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2019-10-09 13:53

Blake Brown

 

Blake Brown, a long time resident of West Union, died Monday morning, October 7, 2019.  Services are set for Monday, October 14, 10:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in West Union, IA. Visitation will precede the funeral service by a couple of hours.

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09
Oct

Barbara Elmore

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2019-10-09 13:49

Barbara Elmore

 

 

Barbara Eastman Elmore, former West Union resident, passed away peacefully in her home in the early hours of September 2, 2019.  She was born December 30, 1934 in Sumner, Iowa to parents Samuel and Vivian Eastman.

Preceding her in death were her parents, brother Charles Eastman and her husband, Barney Elmore.

Barbara is survived by her sister, Patricia (Marc) Foorman of Los Angeles, her four children, Cathie (Richard) Hooper, Randy (Amy) Elmore, Steve (Dena) Elmore, all of Grass Valley, CA and Julie (Norman) Babcock of Auburn, CA.  Also by six grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and a niece, Candi Eastman and nephew, Christopher Eastman.

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Oct

Sharon (Alcorn) Schnepf

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2019-10-09 13:46

Sharon (Alcorn) Schnepf

 

Sharon (Alcorn) Schnepf went to her heavenly reward on Tuesday, September 24, 2019. She died peacefully in her sleep. Committal service of burial will be held October 18, 11 a.m. at the West Union Cemetery. 

Sharon was born January 9, 1950, in West Union, IA. She grew upon a dairy farm. After her chores were completed, she delighted in riding horses. In 1968, she graduated from North Fayette Community High School in West Union.

Sharon entered Iowa State University majoring in physics and graduating in 1972. Her first teaching job was in Anamosa, IA. After one year, she relocated to Carroll, IA, teaching science in the high school.

Wed
09
Oct

Volleyball loses 1st in UIC

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2019-10-09 13:43

Emma Ney earned this save by going quickly to her left to make this acrobatic move keeping the ball in play against MFL/MM, Tues. Oct. 1, in West Union. (Jerry Wadian photo)

 

Volleyball loses 1st in UIC

 

By Jerry Wadian
jwadian@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

After having over a week off, NFV lost its first UIC game of the season Tuesday, Oct. 1, in West Union when the TigerHawks fell to MFL/MM in three sets.

The first set saw NFV jump to an early lead with the Bulldogs scrambling to catch up. It took to point 18 before the Bulldogs did, and the two teams traded one-and two-point leads with the visitors pulling out a 25-21 victory.

Wed
09
Oct

Turnovers cost TigerHawks, 30-14

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2019-10-09 13:33

Kole Johnson (5) sheds a Monticello tackler as he crosses the goal line for NFV’s second score of the night. (Jerry Wadian photo)

 

Turnovers cost TigerHawks, 30-14

 

By Jerry Wadian
jwadian@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

The 2019 NFV Homecoming Game was anther case of “woulda, coulda, shoulda, didn’t” as the TigerHawks lost a thriller to Monticello, 30-14.

  NFV had to try and come from behind all night, but four turnovers, three in the red zone, were just too much to overcome. 

  Early in the first quarter, a nicely placed punt by Tanner Johnson had Monti pinned on its own 14. It’s 6’5” QB hit a receiver on a short pass over the middle who then cut left, broke a tackle, and then went down the sideline for an 86-yard touchdown just 4:50 into the game. The PAT kick was no good, but the visitors had NFV in a 6-0 hole.

  It got even worse for the TigerHawks when the Panthers went 60 yards in four plays to make it 12-0 with 4:13 left in the opening quarter.

Wed
09
Oct

Paver replacement shuts down Vine St. in WU

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2019-10-09 13:26

A portion of Vine St. in downtown West Union will be closed off for the next two weeks for paver replacement.  The pavers, which were part of West Union’s Streetscape project began breaking shortly after installation.  After multiple requests for replacements to the company, the city of West Union was finally granted the replacements under the original warranty.  The road will be closed to traffic during the construction, but the sidewalks will remain open.  

 

Paver replacement shuts down Vine St. in WU

 

By Meagan Molseed
mmolseed@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

“It was a case of ‘do you want the good news, or the bad news’” laughed West Union city administrator, Nick McIntyre of the replacement of pavers along Vine Street which began Monday morning.  “It was long overdue, and it’s a great step in the right direction that we are getting this done; but it will, unfortunately affect the downtown for about two weeks.” 

The replacement of the pavers along Vine Street has been a long time coming, as the blocks began falling apart within a few short years of installation.

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