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Wed
12
Sep

Wolverton runs for Fayette County Treasurer

 

Tammy Wolverton has recently decided to run for Fayette County Treasurer.  Wolverton, who holds degree in international accounting from Iowa State, has always been interested in finances and numbers.  She is currently serving as treasurer for the North Fayette Valley Athletic Booster Club.   (Megan Molseed photo)

 

Wolverton runs for Fayette County Treasurer

 

 

By Meagan Molseed
mmolseed@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

            “I am ready for a change,” beamed Tammy Wolverton of her recent decision to run for Fayette County Treasurer.  

“One of the things that I would focus on, if elected, is trying to be more customer oriented,” Wolverton continued as she sorted through a variety of concession-stand goodies at the North Fayette Valley high school concession stand, preparing for the weekend’s home football game. “The treasurers office is one of the most visited departments by the taxpayers.  Because of that, it should have a strong customer service oriented outlook.”

            The decision to run for the public post wasn’t one the Holstein Iowa native has taken lightly. 

            “It was a big decision,” she said thoughtfully, as she jotted some inventory notes on one of the many spreadsheets she keeps of the concession stand items.  “It took some thought when it came to committing to this.  I know I can do a great job for Fayette County. I’m a numbers person, that’s for sure!”

            Wolverton, who graduated with an accounting degree from Iowa State, has always had an interest in working with budgets and inventory.

Wed
05
Sep

Lensings proud to be part of five great generations

 

With Grandparents Day on Sunday, Sept. 9, Fort Atkinson couple Earl and Cindy Lensing have a lot to be proud of, including five generations of their family and 10 grandchildren. Making up the five generations are (l-r) great-grandfather Tim Deeny, great-grandparents Earl and Cindy Lensing, dad Nick Kulish, mom Karson Deeny (holding Ryan), grandparents Danielle and Chris Tuttle, and great-great-grandmother Lois Rausch. (submitted photo)

 

Lensings proud to be part of five great generations

 

 

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

 

 

 

Countless proud grandpas and grandmas will celebrate National Grandparents Day on Sunday, Sept. 9. For Fort Atkinson couple Earl and Cindy Lensing, every day is like Grandparents Day as the couple recently became great-grandparents for the first time and are a proud part of five living generations of their family.

“Growing up, I was an only child. I never dreamt of having six children of my own and now having five great generations in our family,” said Cindy, the second generation behind her mother and neighbor, Lois Rausch. “This is actually the second time that I have been part of five generations.”

Cindy’s grandmother, Gladys Martin, with Lois Rausch, Cindy’s daughter Danielle Tuttle, and granddaughter Karson Deeny made up the first five-generation group back in 1995.

Although Martin died in 1997, the second version of five living generations came about this spring when Karson and Nick Kulish of Calmar welcomed son Ryan into the world on May 10.

Wed
05
Sep

NICC aims to extend bond levy in Sept. 11 vote

NICC aims to extend bond levy in Sept. 11 vote

 

 

Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC) is looking for voter support to continue with the college’s 28.8-cent bond and interest fund levy rate in a Tuesday, Sept. 11, special election.

The college’s $39 million bond levy measure is not a new tax, but rather a continuation of the current bond and interest fund levy rate. This means that for a homeowner with an assessed valuation of $150,000 on their property would pay $1.89 per month, or approximately $23 per year, if the measure passes.

NICC’s first bond levy of $35 million passed in December 2007 with a supermajority of voters’ support in the district.

Wed
05
Sep

Schupbachs living every generation

 

John and Janet Schupbach said, “Eight is enough” when they had their eighth child, Clayton, 18 years ago.  Since then, the couple have welcomed 24 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.  Pictured are (front, l-r) grandchildren Colton Schupbach, Layna Schupbach, Jisela Schupbach, Brody Schupbach, Tyler Knoblock, Ella Schupbach, Knox Schupbach, Trevor Knoblock, Ava Schupbach, Benson Reutter; (back) Beck Schupbach, Trystian Schupbach, Camdyn Schupbach, Cortlyn Schupbach, Tyra Schupbach, Leandra Schupbach, Brynly Schupbach, grandma Janet Schupbach, Dylan Schupbach, grandpa John Schupbach, Nolan Reutter, Lexi Reutter, Tami Schupbach, Tanner Knoblock, Doug Schupbach and Addison Reutter.  Not pictured are Jace Schupbach and Jonathan Schupbach.  

 

Schupbachs living every generation

 

 

By Meagan Molseed
mmolseed@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

 

When their youngest son, Clayton, a senior at North Fayette Valley was born, John and Janet Schupbach of Elgin liked to laugh and tell people, “Eight is enough!”  Of course, by that point, their family of eight children had already grown by a few grandchildren.

“Clayton was an uncle before he was even born,” laughed Janet.  “Our oldest grandchild is quite a few years older than our own son.” 

And now, the proud grandparents of 24 have yet another title they have proudly accepted: great-grandparents.  

“It is certainly not something you hear of too often,” Janet said as she sat with her youngest grandson, 2-year-old Jace. 

“To have a senior in high school but also a great-grandchild is really very unique!”

Wed
05
Sep

Gavins honored as Watermelon Days grand marshals

 

The Fayette Watermelon Days Parade is set for 11 a.m. Saturday morning, Sept. 8, on Water Street in Fayette. This year’s grand marshals are (l-r) Colin, Ray, Karla, and Megan Gavin, who are excited for another Watermelon Days. Chris DeBack photo

 

 

Gavins honored as Watermelon Days grand marshals

 

 

By Chris Deback
cdeback@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

The Gavins are a perfect example of a family embracing new roots and what makes small-town living in northeast Iowa so desirable.  

For this, Ray, Karla, Megan, and Colin Gavin have been named grand marshals of Fayette’s Watermelon Days parade set for 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, in downtown Fayette. 

“We are honored and greatly appreciate the opportunity to represent Fayette in this way,” said the Gavins. “We look forward to a great weekend and enjoying this experience from a different perspective. It will be fun.” 

Wed
05
Sep

Celebrating Grandparents Day - Around the world with Grandma Dessel

 

Julia Dessel of West Union (center) sits along the shore of Lake Michigan while visiting granddaughters Jacqueline (left) and Samantha (right) at their home in Chicago.

 

Celebrating Grandparents Day - Around the world with Grandma Dessel

 

 

By Meagan Molseed
mmolseed@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

For Julia Dessel, visiting her grandkids means much more than that of the average grandparent.  

“I guess we don’t get bored too often when we get together,” she laughed.  “We have our favorite things to do, of course, but with all the traveling, we are usually always on the go.” 

For the local West Union woman, a weekend with her grandchildren means either a quick flight across the pond to France; a run to Chicago, the third-largest city in the United States; or a quick jaunt to Seattle.

“I’m from this area,” Julia explained, “but my kids never lived here.  We moved a lot when I was married, and they sort of bounced around a bit.  So when they decided to settle down with their own families, it was kind of spread out.” 

Wed
05
Sep

Trending in West Union

Owner Chris Larson and Jenny Hruska are ready to welcome customers at their new store Trends at Lilac Plaza in West Union. The store opened this week and will be hosting their Grand Opening Thursday, Friday and Saturday. (Haley Brase photo)

 

Trending in West Union

 

 

By Haley Brase

hbrase@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

Resale Therapy in Clermont has changed towns, names and styles. Trends opened Tuesday, Sept. 4, in Lilac Plaza along Hwy. 150 North in West Union. The grand opening will be held Thursday-Saturday, Sept. 6-8. Hours are Tuesday-Friday, 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Resale Therapy in Clermont will remain open through the fall and close after camping season.

Owner Chris Larson and Jenny Hruska, who helps manage the stores, are excited to watch their dream of starting a fresh, new look come alive.

“We run these stores together,” Larson said, beaming. “She [Hruska] is very fashion-minded and is my advertiser on Facebook.”

Splitting their time between both stores, Larson and Hruska will stay busy during the fall until Resale Therapy closes.

Wed
22
Aug

Retired firemen honored in Calmar

 

Retired firemen honored in Calmar

 

Six members with a combined 229 years of service to the Calmar Fire Department officially retired at a special community ceremony Wednesday, Aug. 15, in Calmar. Those honored include (front, l-r) Sam Sabelka, Mike Wilder, Wayne Wiest, Keith Frana, Bill Klimesh, and Tim Vondersitt. Helping honor the dedicated firefighters were (back) Gene Evans, Iowa Firefighters Association vice president; and Aaron Brincks, Calmar Fire Department chief. (Zakary Kriener photo)

Wed
22
Aug

Iowa DOT meeting August 27

Iowa DOT meeting August 27

 

 

The Iowa Department of Transportation will host a public meeting from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 27, at the Clermont Opera House to discuss next year’s Highway 18 Project. It will specifically discuss proposed improvements on Highway 18 between River and Stone streets in Clermont. The meeting will be conducted using an open-forum format.

The public can also submit comments about the project online at http://bit.ly/iowadot2182. 

Wed
22
Aug

Pickleball: a sport for anyone

 

Wayne Wenthe returns a serve during a game of pickleball on Friday, Aug. 17, at Rainbow Land Park in Fayette. The City of Fayette is hosting a pickleball clinic on Thursdays at 6 p.m. that is designed to teach newcomers about the game. The clinic is led by Wenthe. 

 

Pickleball: a sport for anyone

 

 

By Chris Deback
cdeback@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

 

 

In 2014, NBC News named pickleball the fastest-growing sport in America. Now, a few dedicated citizens are trying to get the sport to catch on in Fayette.

At 6 p.m. every Thursday at Rainbow Land Park, the City of Fayette hosts free pickleball clinics led by Wayne Wenthe for anyone who wants to come and learn the paddle sport. A cross between badminton, tennis, and Ping-Pong, the high-action sport is played with a wood or composite paddle that is about three times the size of a Ping-Pong paddle and a wiffle ball. 

“It is a game that you can enjoy from 8 years old to 80 years old and older,” said Wenthe, who learned to play pickleball in Arizona. “The game was developed in the 1960s but really hasn’t caught on until the last 10 to 15 years. It’s included in the Iowa Games. I tell people it is like playing Ping-Pong, only you are standing on the table. The scoring is a little different, but it is that kind of speed.”

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