April 2017

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A laugh to benefit the Hawkeye Community Hall

 

 

 

 

A laugh to benefit the Hawkeye Community Hall

 

By Chris Deback
cdeback@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

What do you get when you combine stand-up comedy with a magic show? The Dirty Jokes & Magic Tricks Show on Friday, April 28, at the Hawkeye Community Hall in Hawkeye. 

Proceeds from the event will go to future renovations of the Hawkeye Community Hall. 

This isn’t your average comedy and magic show with stand-up comedian Jeremy “The Mighty Jer-Dog” Danley and R-rated magician Nathan “The Maniac of Magic” Allen. 

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Larry Riley

Larry Riley

 

 

Lawrence M. Riley, 80, of Fayette died Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at the Oelwein Health Care Center.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held 10:30 a.m. Saturday April 8, 2017, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Fayette with Rev. Dale Rausch officiating.

Interment followed at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Cemetery. 

Online condolences may be left at www.beckermilnesrettig.com

Lawrence Matthew, son of John H. and Edna C. (Sloan) Riley was born Jan. 12, 1937, at the hospital in West Union, Iowa.

He was baptized and confirmed at Holy Name Catholic Church in West Union.

Larry received his education at St. Mary’s in Waucoma and Donnan country schools before graduating from West Union High School in 1954.

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Carolyn Havenstrite

Carolyn Havenstrite

 

 

Carolyn Havenstrite, 77, of West Union, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2017, at Gundersen Health Systems in La Crosse, Wis.

Carolyn Jean, the daughter of Clair and Evelyn (Paulson) Anderson, was born June 22, 1939, on a farm northeast of West Union.

She was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in West Union.

She graduated from North High School in 1957.

Carolyn was united in marriage with Wayne Havenstrite on Oct. 18, 1957, at the Wesleyan Church in West Union.  To this union four children, Nancy, Jeff, Teresa, and Tim, were born.

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Leo Lehman

Leo Lehman

 

 

Leo Max Lehman, 86, of Elgin passed away Friday, April 7, 2017, at Mayo Health System, La Crosse, Wis.

He was born on the family farm southeast of Elgin on June 3, 1930, to Max and Lillian (Frieburghaus) Lehman.

Leo was a lifetime member of First Baptist Church, Elgin, where he was dedicated and baptized. He spent time each day reading his Bible. In his early years he taught Sunday school, and he served as chairman of the finance committee, was a member of the advisory board, and was always available to assist with various jobs around the church.

Leo attended Elgin Public High School, graduating with the class of 1948.

He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, where he trained in the Fleet Marine Force – 3rd Marine Brigade. At this time he was handpicked with 250 other men for a raiding party and trained under General Chesty Puller.

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Larry Clipperton

Larry Clipperton

 

 

Larry Dean Clipperton, born on Jan. 10, 1942, in West Union, IA to Clifford and Beth (Zeller) Clipperton, died on March 7, 2017 at age 75, in LaCrosse, WI, due to complications from a heart attack. 

His passing was preceded by his mother, father, sister Nancy, and daughter Cari Lynn. 

Larry is survived by his wife Hildegard of Bloomfield, IA, his brother Gary (Marge) Clipperton of Ventura, CA, his children Mark Clipperton of Kansas City, MO, Penny Hertges of Ossian, IA, Paula (Brad) Johnson of Clayton, IA, Joel Clipperton of Denver, CO, grandchildren Dillon Knox of Elgin, IA, Harmony Clipperton of Kansas City, MO, Matthew and Sarah Hertges of Ossian, IA, and one great grandchild, Presleigh Clipperton of Kansas City, MO.

A graduate of North High School in West Union, Larry lettered in football, ran track, and wrestled. 

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Apr

Kenneth Amundson

Kenneth Amundson

 

 

Edwin Kenneth (Kenny) Amundson of Clermont, Iowa, passed away on April 5, 2017, at the age of 87.

He was born on the family farm outside of Clermont on July 11, 1929, to Ole and Nina (Loftsgard) Amundson.

He was a lifetime member of West Clermont Lutheran Church where he was baptized, confirmed, and married.

Kenny graduated from Clermont High School where he played basketball. His senior five-member team came up one game short of going to the State tournaments that year.

Kenny served his country oversees in Korea during the Korean War as a Corporal Army Medic in the 25th Division Medical Company 35th Infantry Regiment. He was drafted in January 1952 and was honorably discharged on October 1953.

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Apr

Boys' track 2nd and 4th this week

 

 

Trevor Weidemann clears a hurdle during the recent first home meet of the season. The senior has been a valuable member of the shuttle hurdle for a number of seasons and competes in a number of other events. (Jerry Wadian photo)

 

Boys' track 2nd and 4th this week

 

 

By Jerry Wadian
jwadian@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

The NFV boys’ track team started the week with its second consecutive win of the young season by sweeping a 15-team field in Edgewood on Tuesday, April 4.

Friday, the TigerHawks finished fourth in the very rugged Bob Sage Relays in Waverly.

While the TigerHawks won nine medals, it was their depth that gave them an 18-point edge over runner-up Jesup.

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NFV girls 2nd at Charles City

 

It’s a picture-perfect handoff from Ryin Lehmann to Makenna Koch during a recent sprint relay. Lehmann is a top hurdler, and Koch competes in a number of other running events. (Jerry Wadian photo)

 

NFV girls 2nd at Charles City

 

 

By Jerry Wadian
jwadian@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

It took a while to confirm the results, but the NFV girls’ finished second Tuesday, April 4, at the track meet in Charles City.

There was no drama Friday as NFV finished a solid fourth in a meet in Dyersville.

After the meet Tuesday, the TigerHawks were proclaimed as runners-up, but the online results showed NFV to be fourth in the seven-team field.

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Apr

NFV boys open golf season with a 'W'

NFV boys open golf season with a 'W'

 

 

By Jerry Wadian
jwadian@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

North Fayette Valley opened the boys’ golf season with a big 10-stroke win over defending UIC champion South Winn after a triangular Thursday in Luana.

Led by Noah Koch, the TigerHawks posted a 177. SW was next at 187, and host MFL/MM came in at 205.

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Apr

TH girls win first golf outing

 

Kariann Elsbernd displays great form as she keeps her head and eyes down while teeing off in a triangular Thursday in Luana. Elsbernd carded a 58 in the first meet of the season as NFV beat South Winn and host MFL/MM. (Zakary Kriener photo)

 

 

TH girls win first golf outing

 

 

By Jerry Wadian
jwadian@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

“It was super-windy and cold, but we finally got our golf season started,” commented head girls’ golf coach Robin Madole after her TigerHawks won a triangular Thursday in Luana.

The defending UIC champions beat runner-up South Winn, 205-221. Host MFL/MM shot a 206, but was one player short of a full team.

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