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Seven hundred thirty-nine Democrats showed up to the three Democratic caucus locations in Fayette County on Monday,
Feb. 1. At the West Union location, 238 people attended the historic event. Hillary Clinton nudged out Bernie Sanders, 28-26,
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Doug Easton looks on as his wife, Jane, talks about needing to bring a Republican back to the White House. The NFV
High School cafeteria was filled with Republicans from five
townships caucusing for their favorite Republican candidates
Monday evening. (Ron Saboe photo)

Historically
close caucus
Fayette County: Clinton beats
Sanders / Cruz gets nod
By CHRIS DEBACK
[email protected]

While the Republicans had a clear-cut winner in
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz from Texas, the Democrats’
razor-thin margin of 0.3 percent between former
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (49.9 percent)
and U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders from Vermont
(49.6 percent) left the Iowa Democratic party in a
virtual tie.

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Democrats
The party may at some point declare an official winner,
but as of press time on Tuesday morning, there was yet to be
one declared. If there is a winner declared, with two precincts
left to turn in results, the candidate will win by less than a
percentage point.
Clinton and her campaign declared victory last night
during a speech from her Iowa headquarters, while Sen.
Sanders sang a different tune. He called the race a virtual tie,
but having entered the race in single digits and to leave Iowa
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KGAN-TV meteorologist Justin Roberts waits for his cue to begin his weather segment on Friday morning. Roberts
doesn’t just do the weather, but also anchored flood coverage in 2008 and occasionally participates in more lighthearted
news stories. (Photo submitted)

A native of rural Fayette

8 1/2 years of pure
sunshine for Roberts
B
By CHRIS DEBACK

[email protected]

eing a weatherman
is a thankless job.
Get the weather
right, and people
say “Well, it’s your job.” Get
it wrong, and everyone is
ready to jump down your
throat.
For KGAN-TV meteorologist Justin Roberts, he
wouldn’t want it anyother
way.
“There was a study
done, I can’t remember
who it was, but 80 percent
of the time weathermen are
actually correct,” Roberts
noted with a chuckle.
“People say, ‘Oh, it must be
nice to have a job and be
wrong and still get paid.’”
February 5 is National
Weatherman’s Day, and the
former rural Fayette resident couldn’t love his job
more.

“If I had an 8-to-5 job, I
wouldn’t be able to meet new
people every day,” Roberts
pointed out. “Now I am constantly speaking to groups
and serving as a master of
ceremony for different events
in the area.”

was always an important topic of discussion.
It was a chance encounter that led to Roberts’ employment in KGAN’s weather
department. After attending
Kirkwood to study public
relations and communica-

“There was a study done, I can’t remember who it was, but 80 percent of the
time weathermen are actually correct.
People say, ‘Oh, it must be nice to have
a job and be wrong and still get paid.’ ”
KGAN TV meteorologist Justin Roberts

Roberts is the son of
Fayette County Emergency
Management
coordinator
Lisa Roberts and Fayette
County Fair Board member
Randy Roberts. He grew up
on the family farm in rural
Fayette, where the weather

this week’s
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tions, Roberts was working
for the radio station KOEL
in Oelwein. He was hosting a
local telethon on KWWL-TV
channel 7 when the news director for KGAN discovered
his bright personality.
The news director of-

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fered the KOEL weekend
news reporter and parttime morning show host a
meteorology job, and the
rest has been 8 1/2 years of
pure sunshine.
“I decided I could give
TV a try, thinking that it
would never happen because the college I went to
was for communications
and broadcasting; it was
never anything for meteorology.
He eventually enrolled
at Penn State University,
completing his course
work online before receiving a certificate in broadcast meteorology in 2006.  
Roberts still remembers how nervous he was
on the Fourth of July in
2007, when he first stepped
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Longtime
West Union
mayor dies
By CHRIS DEBACK
[email protected]

Merlin Dunt

Longtime West Union mayor Merlin Dunt died on
Tuesday, Jan 26, at the age of 86 at Palmer Lutheran Health
Center.
Dunt first came to West Union in the early 1950s as a
meter technician for the Interstate Power district office, which
was located across the street from The Fayette County Union.
He worked for Interstate Power for 42 years, retiring in 1992.
An active member of the West Union community, he
served as a Little League coach, was a member of the Jaycees, a
school board member, a member of the Knights of Columbus,
a member of Holy Name Catholic Church and a volunteer
firefighter for 37 years. He was also a member of the task force
that led West Union being named a Main Street Community.
He also served in the Korean War and was an active
member of the American Legion in West Union, where he
served as sergeant-at-arms.
Dunt was at his best during the 14 years (1998 to 2012) he
served as mayor of West Union, in which he lent his support
to the Green Pilot Streetscape Project, as well as many other
community endeavors. He succeeded Charlie Weidemann.
As mayor he was paid just $124 a month, much of which
went into his fuel tank as the hands-on mayor drove around
town to continually take the pulse of the city and its citizens.
He was named the 2011 Citizen of the Year by The Fayette
County Union. Jerry Blue, former editor/publisher of The
Union, remarked, “Every community should have a Merlin
Dunt, because people like him make a difference.
“Whether it is in church, in the American Legion building, at school, at the fire station or at City Hall, Merlin made
things better because he was always there to volunteer.”

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WEATHER
TODAY’S HIGH: 26°
TODAY’S LOW: 6°
Blowing snow will continue
through the morning and
possibly into the afternoon.

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Bleeding Bronco blue – and orange
By Zakary Kriener
Contributing Writer

T

he Denver Broncos have
been one of the hottest National Football
League (NFL) teams over the
past several years. The team
has punched its ticket to the
Super Bowl two times over the
course of the past three seasons
and will play in this year’s big
game, Super Bowl 50, against
the Carolina Panthers Sunday
evening. The recent success of
the team has helped draw in
many fans over recent years,
especially since the team won
back-to-back Super Bowls in
1997 and 1998. Hiowever, for
true fans, it was many years of
coming up short for their beloved team.
Meet West Union’s own
Brian Harper, a fan of the NFL
franchise since day one of the
team’s existence. The former
North/North Fayette High

School ag teacher of over 30
years has stuck with his team
through the thick and thin.
“I was born in 1953 in
West Windsor, Colorado,”
shared Harper. “The Bronco
organization began as a professional football team in
1960, playing in the American
Football League (AFL). It was
tough to be a fan back then.”
In the early 1950s, Brian’s
father, who worked on a construction crew, actually helped
install the original bleachers in Bears Stadium, which
later went on to become Mile
High Stadium, the home of the
Broncos until the end of the
2000 season.
The team went through
many growing pains over its
first years, not having recorded
its first season with a winning
record until 1973.
Brian moved to northeast
Iowa in 1977 to help work on

his family farm. That same
year, the Broncos made it to
their first-ever Super Bowl.
The team got “blown out,”
as described by the retired
teacher.
From 1986 through 1989,
the team made it to three more
Super Bowls, but it was unable
to emerge as the victor in any
of those games.
In 1997, under the leadership of Hall of Fame quarterback John Elway, the Broncos
brought home the Lombardi
Trophy after beating the Green
Bay Packers.
“It would be hard to narrow down my most memorable moment as a fan,” recalled
Harper, “but that has to be
right up there.”
The team went on to win
the big game the following
year, putting it in an elite category of only seven teams to
win the game in consecutive
seasons.
Much of the team’s success came from Brian’s favorite
player of all-time, John Elway,
during its two Super Bowl victories, but that is not his only
reason for choosing Elway as
his favorite player.
“I like Elway because he
not only was one of the reasons
the team was so good back
then, but as the current general
manager of the Broncos, he
continues to contribute to the
team’s success,” shared Harper.
Because of the geographic
location, the Broncos were
rarely on local television stations prior to the team’s success. Most local markets
choose to show geographically
relevant teams on local broadcasts. However, the success
of the team over the past two
decades has helped make it
easier for fans in the Midwest
to catch the Broncos on television.
“I think all but about four
of their games this season

After another great football season for the Denver Broncos,
West Union’s Brian Harper (l) will be rooting on his favorite
team of over 55 years as they play in Super Bowl 50. Harper
and his daughter, Jesse, traveled to Sports Authority Field in
Denver in 2012, as part of Brian’s retirement gift, to watch
their team play live. (submitted photo)

were on television,” explained
Harper. “I don’t miss them
when they are on, but when
they are not, I have to listen to
the game on satellite radio in
my car.”
In his years of bleeding
Bronco blue and orange, Brian
has attended several games.
“Oddly enough, I have
only been to one regular season game at their home stadium,” he stated. “When I lived
out there, it was very difficult
to purchase tickets.”
Harper has watched
his team play over previous years in Kansas City and
Minneapolis, both of which
are much shorter commutes.
“When I retired from
teaching in 2010, my daughter
Jesse gave me an open-ended
ticket to a game in Denver,”
he explained. “It wasn’t until

2012, in Peyton Manning’s first
season on the team, that we
went to the game.”
Although the game that
he attended was the team’s only
home loss of the season, he stated that he had a great time and
thoroughly enjoyed the experience.
For most other games,
Brian watches from the comfort
of his own living room.
“I like to watch alone because I tend to yell and scream
at the television when they are
on,” he joked. “Sometimes they
are screams of joy, other times –
not so much.”
So for Sunday’s big game,
Brian will be sitting on his own
couch, rooting for the team
to pick up its third Lombardi
Trophy.
“I did not have huge expectations before the season,”

admitted the diehard fan. “I
try not to have high hopes. I
was just hoping that the team
would be able to win their division and play well throughout the season.”
The team did just that
as it won its fifth consecutive AFC West divisional
title. After wins over the
Pittsburgh Steelers and defending Super Bowl champion New England Patriots, the
Broncos were back in the big
game.
“Realistically, after following the league throughout the season, I think the
Panthers are a better team,”
admitted Harper. “But there
have been some big Super
Bowl upsets in recent years,
so I am not counting them
out. I think it will be a very
close game either way.”

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Avoid food safety penalties
at your Super Bowl party
The Super Bowl is already the most watched
television program in the United States, and this
year’s game is sure to take the experience to a
whole new level. The game (or the ads) may be the
main event, but the food usually steals the show.
With more than 1.3 billion chicken wings and 4
million pizzas expected to be eaten during the big
game, there are plenty of opportunities for a food
safety penalty to occur.
To keep you and your food safe this Super
Bowl, USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service
has pulled together the following key food safety
plays.
• To escape a delay of game, use effective
clock management. Perishable foods should not
be kept at room temperature for more than two
hours. Switch out these items during halftime to
prevent the same foods from sitting out the whole
game.
• Avoid a holding call by keeping hot food hot
and cold food cold. Food should remain at a safe
temperature and out of the “Danger Zone.” The
Danger Zone is the temperature range between 40
and 140 degrees Fahrenheit of which bacteria multiply rapidly.
Avoid a false start by using a food thermometer to
ensure that meat and poultry are cooked to a safe
internal temperature. Raw beef, pork, lamb, and
veal should be cooked to 145 degrees Fahrenheit
with a three-minute rest time. Raw ground beef,
pork, lamb, and veal should be cooked to 160 degrees Fahrenheit. All cuts of poultry should reach
at least 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Many cooks think they can finish their cooking play in the kitchen by checking the color and
texture of meat or poultry. The only way to safely
know if cooking is over and food is ready to eat is
by using a food thermometer.
• Prevent an illegal use of the hands by making
sure to thoroughly wash your hands before starting to prepare food, after handling any raw meat
or poultry and trash, and after finishing cooking.
Thoroughly wash hands by using hot water and
soap for at least 20 seconds. “Splashing and dashing” doesn’t count.
Learn more about key food safety practices at
foodsafety.gov and on Twitter @USDAFoodSafety.
Consumers with questions about food safety
can call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at
888-MPHotline (888-674-6854) or chat live with
a food safety specialist in English or Spanish at
AskKaren.gov, available from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Eastern Time Monday through Friday.
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SOCIETY
Birth
announced

A baby boy was born to
Andy and Abby Knoblock of
Rock Rapids on Saturday, Jan.
2, 2016. Born in Sioux Falls,
S.D., Trevor Ray weighed in
at 5 lbs. 6 oz. 
He joins two brothers,
Tanner, 4, and Tyler, 2.
Grandparents are John
and Janet Schupbach of
Elgin and Terry and Elaine
Knoblock of Alvord.

Open house
for Kenny
Strong
Friends and family are
invited to an open house
celebration honoring Kenny
Strong’s 80th birthday.
Please
join
Kenny
and  his family from 1 p.m.
to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb.
13, at Veterans Memorial
Community Building (the
Legion Hall) in Elgin.
The celebration is being hosted by Kenny and
Bev’s children Chris Strong
and Carol Griebenow of
Elgin, Janet Helgerson of
West Union, Linda Davis of
Wadena and their families.
Cards would be welcome and may be sent to 311
Franklin St., Elgin, IA 52141.

Anniversary
card shower

The family of Marvin and
Lana (Larson) Youngblood
is hosting a card shower in
honor of the couple’s 50th
wedding anniversary on
Thursday, Feb. 4.
Their family includes
daughters Barb Rios of West
Union and Melody (Rodney)
Gilson of Elgin and four
grandchildren.
Anniversary greetings
will reach the Youngbloods
at P.O. Box 168, West Union,
IA 52175.

Winter Texans
Reunion held
The 29th Annual Fayette
County
Winter
Texans
Reunion Luncheon was held
Thursday, Jan. 21, at Harold’s
Country Kitchen in Donna,
Texas.
Forty-six people attended the event, including
two Fayette County couples who’ve been in the Rio
Grande Valley for 24 years
and five people who were in
the Valley for the first time.
All enjoyed the luncheon and an afternoon of
visiting, along with door
prizes and other small items
that were given out to everyone in attendance.
Next year’s reunion will
be held Thursday, Jan. 19,
2107, at the same location.

Free movie at
W.U. library
The Friends of the
Library of West Union will
host a free movie for adults
at the library from 1 p.m. to
3:15 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4.
The movie is a biopic
of Chris Kyle (played by
Bradley Cooper), the most
well-known sniper in recent
American military history.
In the aftermath of 9/11,
Kyle decides to serve his
country by becoming a Navy
SEAL. As the story opens,
carefree brothers Chris and
Jeff (Keir O’Donnell) are
working the Texas rodeo
circuit. They’re cowboys
through and through.
Then, despite being notably
older than the usual enlistee,
Kyle pays a visit to his local recruitment office and
decides to become a Navy
SEAL. Later, at the firing
range, he draws on his hunting lessons with his stern
father to become an expert
marksman.

Give blood in
Elgin today
The communities of
Clermont, Elgin and Wadena
are hosting a blood drive
today (Wednesday, Feb. 3)
from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the
Elgin Legion Hall.
Regular donors are encouraged to participate, and
potential new donors are always welcome! It’s easy and
painless, and it only requires
an hour of your time.
Before donating, be sure
to eat a good meal and drink
plenty of water. Also, remember to bring ID with you to
the donation site.

Senior Meal Site menus

Congregate Meals for area senior citizens are served
on the following days at the locations listed (home delivery is
also available):
WEST UNION – Monday through Friday, Senior
Center on Armour St. Reservations: (563) 422-6100.
ARLINGTON – Wednes- day and Friday, 11:30 a.m.,
Arlington Community Event Center (note new location).
Reservations: (563) 633-4715.
CLERMONT – Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 11:30
a.m., Episcopal Church of the Saviour, 610 Mill St. (Hwy. 18).
Reservations: (563) 423-5550.
ELGIN – Tuesday and Thursday, Elgin Veterans
Memorial Community Bldg. Reservations: Shirley Butikofer,
(563) 426-5365.
HAWKEYE – Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Hawkeye
Community Hall. Reservations: (563) 427-5503.
ST. LUCAS – (Home delivery only). Reservations:
(563) 778-2742.
WAUCOMA – (Home delivery only)
The Meal Site menus for the week of Feb. 4-Feb. 10 will be
as follows (Note: Diners have their choice of two different menus
each day.):
THURSDAY, FEB. 4
Menu A: Beef with peppers, onions and gravy, baked
potato with sour cream; baby carrots, multigrain bread with
margarine, banana.
Menu B: Mushroom chicken, baked potato with sour
cream; baby carrots, multigrain bread with margarine, banana.
FRIDAY, FEB. 5
Menu A: Italian pork, rice Florentine, broccoli and cauliflower, wheat bread with margarine, pudding.
Menu B: Sliced turkey bread and Swiss cheese, wheat
bread with mustard, mixed green salad with dressing, tropical
fruit, pudding.
MONDAY, FEB. 8
Menu A: Chicken enchilada pie, Mexican rice, garden
cottage cheese, multigrain bread with margarine, hot cinnamon applesauce.
Menu B: Beef Jardine, Mexican rice, garden cottage
cheese, multigrain bread with margarine, hot cinnamon applesauce.
TUESDAY, FEB. 9
Menu A: Creole steak, mashed potatoes, Mediterranean
salad, multigrain bread with margarine, hot spiced fruit.
Menu B: Corn chowder, crackers, tuna macaroni salad,
ranch house tomatoes, peaches, pears and pineapple.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 10
Menu A: Salmon patty, corn and macaroni casserole,
Capri vegetable blend, wheat roll with margarine, heavenly
fruit salad.
Menu B: Meatballs with mushroom gravy, corn and macaroni casserole, Capri vegetable blend, wheat roll with margarine, heavenly fruit salad.
Each meal provides 1/3 of the Recommended Daily
Allowance and includes a beverage. Menu is subject to change.
Milk is served with each meal.
Serving at the Meal Site begins at 11:45 a.m.
SPECIAL NOTES
* Did you know…? The cost to prepare and serve each meal is
$7.40. Diners age 60 and over may give more or less than that
amount, contributing what they think is fair and affordable
toward the cost of the meal. (Diners under age 60 must pay
the full amount.)
For meal reservations, please call (563) 422-6100 by 8
a.m.
* Start your day out with a hearty, healthful breakfast!
Come on down to the West Union Meal Site between 7:30
a.m. and 9 a.m. each weekday for a tasty meal to get your day
off to a great start! All ages welcome!

Elgin library book
sale on Feb. 11-13
Mark your calendars!
The Friends of the Elgin
Public Library will host the
organization’s annual book
sale on Thursday, Feb. 11,
1 p.m.-6:30 p.m.; Friday,
Feb. 12, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; and
Saturday, Feb. 13, 9 a.m.noon.
Items for sale include
books, games, puzzles,
audio books, CDs, DVDs
and VHS. Additional offerings include many art,

fishing, travel and gardening books, items from local
churches, and some vintage
Valentine’s Day cards.
A purchase of five
items will earn you an extra item free! Also, be sure
to sign up for door prizes
when you make your purchases.
All proceeds will be
used to purchase library
media.

Upcoming area blood drives
LifeServe Blood Center
blood drives throughout the
area in the coming months
include the following:
Wednesday, Feb. 3 –
Elgin Legion Hall, Elgin,
12:30-5:30 p.m.
Monday, Feb. 8 –
Hawkeye
Community
Center, Hawkeye, 2:30-5:30
p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 17 –
West Central High School
gym, Maynard, 1-5:30 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 19 – Calmar
Lutheran Church Fellowship
Hall, Calmar, 1:30-5:30 p.m.
Monday, Feb. 22 – Fort
Atkinson
Community
Center, Fort Atkinson, 12:306 p.m.
Wednesday, March 2 –
Holy Name Parish Center,
West Union, 12:30-6 p.m.
Monday, March 7 –
Sumner Legion Hall, Sumner,
12:30-5:30 p.m.
Thursday, April 7 –
Upper Iowa University
Student Center Ballroom A
or B, Fayette, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Friday, April 22 – Calmar
Lutheran Church Fellowship
Hall, Calmar, 1:30-5:30 p.m.
Monday, April 25 –
Fort Atkinson Community
Center, Fort Atkinson, 12:306 p.m.
Wednesday, April 27
–
Sumner-Fredericksburg
High School gym, Sumner,
1-6:30 p.m.
To make an appointment to donate at any of the-

above blood drives, please
call (800) 287-4903 or go
online to lifeservebloodcenter.
org.

UIU Fall
Dean’s List
The following area students have been named to
the 2015 Fall Dean’s List at
Upper Iowa University:
Arlington – Chelsea
Berry;
Castalia
–
Kassia
Zweibohmer;
Elgin – Alexander Ellis,
Aimee Hilgerson, Alison
Leuchtenmacher,
Josh
Mackey;
Fayette – Jessie Big
Knife, Nathan Hertel, Katlyn
Lehs, Elizabeth Roneker;
Hawkeye – Carly Pagel;
Maynard – Jennifer
Conner;
Ossian – Sean Snyder,
Karissa Knutson;
Postville – Rebecca
Althouse, Jazmon Boose,
Anastasia Lavrenko, Zachery
Steffans;
Randalia – Jack Lane;
St. Lucas – Marisa
Goerend;
Sumner – Jeremy Buhr,
Ashley
Larson,
Kelsey
Sanders, Jalen Tranbarger;
West Union – Brian
Andera, Luke Bovy, Rebecca
Carpenter, Leland Ellis,
Bobbi Ney, Abigail Scullin,
April Wilker.

Wednesday, February 3, 2016/The Fayette County Union A-3

Union-land Activities Calendar
What

When

W.U. City Council
Fayette Co. Supervisors
North Fayette School Board
Valley School Board
NFV Athletic Boosters
Fayette Co. Fair Board

Where

1st/3rd Monday, 6 p.m.
Mondays, 9 a.m.

W.U. City Hall, Hwy. 150 South
Fayette Co. Courthouse, West Union
Second Monday, 5:30 p.m.
High school library (unless otherwise noted)
Third Monday, 6 p.m.
Valley School, Elgin
First Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. NFV High School library, W.U.
Second Monday, 7:30 p.m. Dance Pavilion, Fairgrounds, W.U.
W.U. American Legion Post 15 Second Tuesday
Legion Bldg. (on E. Main St.)
Sons of Am. Legion
Second Thursday, 7 p.m.
Legion Bldg. (on E. Main St.)
Mobile Vet Center
Every Thursday
W.U. Legion Auxiliary Unit 15 Third Tuesday, 6 p.m.
Hawkeye Legion Aux. Unit 312 Third Monday, 12:30 p.m.

W.U. CIVIC Club
Rotary
Lions Club
Hawkeye Lions Club
Masonic Lodge
Knights of Columbus
Catholic Daughters (CDA)
Holy Name Rosary Society
Men’s Christian Outreach Gp.

Palmer Hospital Auxiliary
W.U. Community Coffee
Hawkeye Senior Citizens
Prairie View Auxiliary
AGO
HAL Club
WU-IRSPA
Fayette Co. Historical Society

Waucoma Historical Society
Republican Central Comm.
Hawkeye Conservation Club
Pack 54 Committee
Kaleidoscope Kids Board
Adult Reading Discussion
Friends of the Library of W.U.

Women’s Discussion Group

Parking lot adjacent to Hardee’s, W.U.

Legion Bldg. (on E. Main St.)
Diane’s Café (lunch); Legion Hall (mtg.)

Fourth Monday, 7 p.m.
Mondays, noon
2nd/4th Monday, 6 p.m.
1st/3rd Tuesday
Third Monday, 7 p.m.
Third Monday, 8 p.m.
First Tuesday
First Monday, 7:15 p.m.

(Varies; see below each month)
Kerndt Brothers Bank
122
Hawkeye Fire Station
Masonic Lodge
Holy Name KC Hall
Holy Name Parish Center
Holy Name Parish Center
(Weekly Breakfast) Mondays, 6 a.m. at 122 (downtown W.U.)
Second Monday, 10 a.m.
Palmer Lutheran Health Center
Third Tuesday, 2:30 p.m. Good Samaritan Center
First Monday, noon
Hawkeye Community Hall
Fourth Monday, noon
Prairie View Res. Care Facility
Third Sunday, 2 p.m.
Various sites (call 563-382-8230)
nd
th
2 /4 Monday, 8 p.m.
Bank 1st Board Room
2 nd Wednesday, 1:30 p.m.
Historical Center, West Union
First Monday, 1:30 p.m.
Historical Center, West Union
Third Thursday, 7 p.m.
Call Norma, (563) 776-6041
First Tuesday, 7 p.m.
Fayette Community Library
Fourth Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. Hawkeye American Legion
First Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. W.U. Fire Station
Second Tuesday, 5:15 p.m. Kaleidoscope Kids Childcare Center
Second Tuesday, 7 p.m.
W.U. Community Library
Third Tuesday, 5:15 p.m. W.U. Community Library
Mondays, 7 p.m.
Old City Hall, W.U.

Alzheimer’s/Dementia Support
Group “Pearls of Hope”
2nd Tuesday, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Maple Crest Manor, Fayette
A.W.A.K.E. Support Group 3rd Mon. (Jan., April, July, Oct.), 5-6:30 p.m. Boeke/Freed Room, PLHC
Baby Café
Second Monday, 10 a.m.-noon Palmer Homecare Conference Room, W.U.
ASD (Autism) Support Group Second Thursday, 5-6 p.m. Taylor Made Bed & Breakfast, Spillville
Cancer Support Group
Fourth Tuesday, 6 p.m.
Gundersen Clinic - Decorah

Caregiver Support Group
Third Tuesday, 1:30 p.m. Arlington Place, Oelwein
Diabetes Support Group
Fourth Thursday, 4:30 or 6 p.m. Boeke-Freed Education Room, PLHC
Grief Support Group
Mondays, March 2-April 20, 4:30-6 p.m . Palmer Homecare Services (lower level), W.U.
AA
Tuesdays, 7 p.m.
Holy Name Parish Center (alley entrance), W.U.
Al-Anon
Thursdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. UIU Student Ctr., 2nd floor, Meditation Rm.
Celebrate Recovery
Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.
CrossFire Center, W.U.
Fayette Co. Substance Abuse Coalition 4th Tuesday, 2:30 p.m.
W.U. Community Library
Overeaters Anonymous
Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m.
Old City Hall, W.U.
Northeast Swinging Squares

Bingo
Mobile Food Pantry
Elgin Blood Drive
Hawkeye Blood Drive
W. Central Blood Drive

1st/3rd Mondays, 7:30-9:30 p.m. West Union Elementary School
Fridays, 1:30 p.m.
Cedar Court Apts., 111 Lilac Ave., W.U.

Second Saturday, 10 a.m.
Wed., Feb. 3, 12:30-5:30 p.m.
Mon., Feb. 8, 2:30-5:30 p.m.

Wed., Feb. 17, 1-5:30 p.m.

CrossFire Center, W.U.
Elgin Legion Hall, Elgin
Hawkeye Community Center, Hawkeye
W. Central High School gym, Maynard

Flute, oboe & piano concert at Montauk
Heather
Armstrong,
Carol Hester, and Jessica
Paul will present a flute,
oboe and piano concert
at the upcoming “Classics
at Montauk” concert on
Sunday, Feb. 14. The event
will begin at 2 p.m. at the
Montauk Historical Site
near Clermont.
This year’s “Classics at
Montauk” concert series is
honoring the 100th year of
the Mason & Hamlin grand
piano, purchased by Mrs.
Anna Larrabee for Montauk
in 1916.
Following the free
“Classics at Montauk” concert on Feb. 14, refreshments will be served and
audience members will be
provided the opportunity to
visit with the musicians.
Heather Armstrong
is an associate professor of
oboe and theory at Luther
College in Decorah, where
she works with one of the
largest oboe studios in the
area. She is the principal
oboist of the WaterlooCedar Falls Symphony and
is a founding member of The
Talus Trio, a Luther College
faculty woodwind trio.
During the summer Dr.
Armstrong serves on the
faculty of Dorian Summer
Music Camps and Lutheran
Summer Music, a four-week
residential music training
and performance program
for high school students.
She earned her D.M.A.
and M.M. degrees from the
Eastman School of Music.
She received her B.M. degree
from Houghton College and
has also studied at the Banff
Centre and the Chautauqua
Institution.

Heather Armstrong

Carol Hester

Carol Hester is a professor of flute at Luther College,
where she teaches applied
flute. She holds Doctor of
Music and Master of Music
degrees in flute performance
from Florida State University
and a Bachelor of Music
degree in flute and piano
performance from Samford
University.
Dr. Hester is the principal flautist of the La Crosse
Symphony Orchestra in La
Crosse, Wis. In addition, she
is a member of the Luther
College faculty wind ensemble, The Talus Trio, and
has also performed with the
Oneota Winds, the Trio/
Quartet Inégal, and the
Northeast Iowa Chamber
Winds.
Her ongoing interest in
the physiological and neurophysiological basis of music
pedagogy is reflected in her
approach to teaching and
performing. She is the author
of the textbook “Teaching
the Flute: A Method of
Instruction.”
Jessica Paul, collaborative pianist and vocal coach,
is a native of Chicago and
holds a Bachelor of Music
degree in piano performance from Northwestern

Jessica Paul

University. She earned both
M.M. and D.M.A. degrees
in vocal accompanying and
coaching from the University
of Illinois. She is trained as
a vocal coach and conductor of opera. She studied
harpsichord, solo piano, and
the specialized language of
German, French, Italian, and
English.
Dr. Paul is frequently
engaged as a collaborative
pianist for both vocalists
and instrumentalists and as
a guest clinician and adjudicator.  She is currently a
professor of music at Luther
College, where she is a vocal
coach, collaborative pianist,
and teacher of the collaborative arts.
She is the founder and
director of the successful Art SONG JAMboree, a
concert series on the Luther
College campus that features
art songs by female composers. Paul is a recent member
of the teaching staff of the
International Music Festival
of the Adriatic in Duino,
Italy.
In the event of weather
postponement, this concert
will be held Sunday, Feb. 21.

Waukon Dental and Family Dentistry
Associates of Monona
are hosting their 26th Annual
and Dental Associates of Prairie du Chien
is hosting its 22nd Annual

HAVE A
HEART
DAY
Saturday, February 13, 2016

Doctors will be providing dental services at

Waukon Dental
18 1st Ave. NW, Waukon, IA
563-568-4528
www.waukondental.com

Family Dentistry
Associates of Monona

101 Franklin St., Monona, IA • 563-539-4651

www.familydentistrymonona.com

Dental Associates
of Prairie du Chien, P.C.
820 S. Marquette Rd., Prairie du Chien, WI • 608-326-6886

www.dentalassociatespdc.com

NO CHARGE!

This is an opportunity for kids ages 4-18,
who have not recently seen a dentist, to
receive free dental work. The following
procedures will be available/provided at
no charge:

Exams, X-Rays, Fillings,
Extractions & Sealants.
Due to time and room constraints,
we may have to limit the number of
services per patient.

“Where Health Changing Smiles
are Created”

A-4 Wednesday, February 3, 2016/The Fayette County Union

EVENTS OF THE WEEK
Thursday, Feb. 4
Charles City @ NFV- G/BB
NFV @ Charles City- B/BB
Friday, Feb. 5
WC @ NFV- G/BB-BB
NFV @ Vinton-Shellsburg- Bowling
Minn.-Duluth @ UIU- W/M-BB

Saturday, Feb. 6
NFV @ Decorah Sectional WR
St. Cloud State @ UIU- W/M-BB
Sunday, Feb. 8
Augustana @ UIU- WR
Tuesday, Feb. 9
NFV @ Ed-Co- G/B- BB

SPORTS
THE FAYETTE COUNTY UNION

TigerHawk sweep 2 in UIC
By Jerry Wadian
[email protected]

North Fayette Valley won a
pair of UIC basketball games
last week to move to 9-8 on
the season and 7-4 in the
conference.
The week started on a high
note as NFV upset South
Winn, 66-55, Tuesday (Jan.
26) in Calmar.
The big win was quite a
turnaround from the game in
West Union back on Dec. 18,
when the Warriors clipped
NFV by 14 points.
This time, the TigerHawks
were in control the entire
game, outscoring SW by six
in the first quarter and taking
a 39-25 lead into the halftime
break.
The Warriors attempted a
comeback in the second half,
but the TigerHawks avoided
any big runs in picking up
the conference win.
Austin Callahan notched a
double-double, tossing in 23

points and hauling down 12
rebounds.
Tate Hovden, who was 5-5
from the floor, and Spencer
Heyer were both in double
figures with 11 and 10 points,
respectively; Heyer also contributed eight rebounds.
Once again, the NFV offense was marked by teamwork as the 27 field goals
came with 18 assists. Heyer
led NFV with eight assists,
but five other TigerHawks
dished out assists.
NFV 18 21
9
18 66
SW 12 13 10 20 55
NFV (66)- Callahan, 23; Hovden,
11; Heyer, 10; Guenther, 8; Bemiss,
7; Hurd, 4; Butikofer, 3. 3-pointersBemiss, Butikofer, Hovden, Callahan;
Rebounds- Callahan, 12; Heyer, 8;
Bemiss, 4; Hovden, 3; Butikofer, 2;
Guenther, Hollinrake. Assists- Heyer,
8; Hovden, 3; Hollinrake, 2; Bemiss, 2;
Callahan, 2; Guenther. Steals- Bemiss,
Guenther, Butikofer, Hovden. BlocksHeyer, 3; Callahan, 2.

Friday at home, the
TigerHawks avenged another defeat from earlier in the
season as they knocked off
Clayton Ridge, 61-48.

The Eagles won the first
match, 45-41, in Guttenberg.
This time, the TigerHawks
put the game out of reach
with a 13-5 spurt in the second quarter to lead, 28-18,
at the half. A 21-15 edge
over the final eight minutes
locked away the W.
Three TigerHawks hit double figures as Callahan (16),
Bemiss (15), and Heyer (14)
led the NFV scoring
Trevor Hurd and Callahan
each swept the glass for
eight rebounds. NFV was
also deadly from the charity
stripe, going 20-27 from the
line.
CR 13 5
15 15 48
NFV 15 13 12 21 61
NFV (61)- Callahan, 16; Bemiss,
14; Heyer, 14; Hurd, 6; Hovden, 4;
Hollinrake, 3; Butikofer, 2; Guenther,
8;. 3-pointers- Heyer, 2; Bemiss,
Hollinrake, Hovden. Rebounds- Hurd,
8; Callahan, 8; Guenther, 4; Heyer, 2;
Butikofer, Hovden. Assists- Bemiss, 3;
Hovden, 2; Guenther, Butikofer, Hurd,
Callhan, Heyer. Steals- Hurd, Callahan,
Heyer. Blocks- Callahan, 2; Heyer.

UIU baseball picked 12th

Greco a player to watch

By Jerry Wadian

[email protected]

The NSIC predictes Upper
Iowa baseball to finish 12th in
its 15-team league for the upcoming season.
North Fayette alum Jake
Greco was named as a “Player

to Watch” by the league’s preseason poll.
Greco earned All-NSIC
honors last season as well
as appearing on two AllRegional teams.
The Fayette resident played
in all 50 games last season,

hitting, .363 with 70 hits, 16
doubles, 12 home runs and
driving in 58 runs.
In the field, the center
fielder recorded 110 putouts,
eight assists, and only one error.

TigerHawk gals beat SW
By Jerry Wadian
[email protected]

Tuesday (Jan. 26), the
North Fayette Valley girls’
basketball team ran its win
streak to three in a row after
beating South Winn, 41-32,
in Calmar.
Defense and balance were
the names of the TigerHawks’
game. NFV’s D forced many
turnovers and, for the third
straight game, no girl was in
double figures.
“Our pressure defense,
both full- and half-court,
gave South Winn problems
throughout the night,” admitted TigerHawk head
coach Jim Calkins.
The head man added, “Our
balance on offense makes it
difficult to prepare for us.”
The only down note for
NFV was its free throw
shooting, just 7-26.
However, as Calkins noted,
“We had an uncharacteristically bad night at the line, but
still won by 17!”
The NFV lead at the half
was just 20-15. However, the
TigerHawks poured it on in
the final 16 minutes.
“Marrah Burrack and
Helena Fantz made some key
steals and conversions early
in the final half to give us a
nice lead,” Calkins explained.
“Jade Daughton also did a
nice job of keeping her composure during a 5-0 run to
give us a double-digit lead. It
was also nice to see Autumn
Lamb drain a long two.”
Calkins was really happy
with the smiling faces that
all of the players had after the
game.
The rest of the week was
not as kind as NFV lost home
games Friday to Clayton
Ridge, 57-55, and Saturday
to Decorah, 49-43.
Friday’s loss was especially

heartbreaking since NFV led
most of the game, but the
Eagles put on a final spurt
to win by two in the last seconds.
“We had a good chance at
the end with Rounds making a nice pass upcourt, and
Chloe Johansen took a good
shot; it just didn’t drop in. I
was proud of her for making
the attempt,” Calkins noted.
The TigerHawk mentor
added, “We couldn’t box out
their big girl. However, I was
pleased that we had great
balance again on offense with
four girls (Rounds, Miller,
Daughton, and Johansen)
in double figures. Marrah
Burrack was close with seven
points.”
Calkins also lauded Helena
Fantz, “She did a wonderful
job on both ends of the floor.
She provides a spark and the
toughness that we so desperately need.”
Saturday’s game was close

for a half. The visiting Vikings
were up, 22-17, at the half,
but NFV went stone cold in
the third quarter, scoring just
four points.
No quarter scores or individual stats were available for
either game.
Going into this week,
the TigerHawk gals are 8-9
overall, double the number
of wins from last season. In
the UIC the girls are 6-5 with
three conference games to
play.
With a couple of wins, NFV
could have a winning record,
something that has not been
accomplished in UIC play
since 2012-13, when the
team went 14-7 overall and
11-4 in conference play. That
was the only winning season
for girls’ basketball at North
Fayette since the 2006-2007
season, when the team went
17-6 with a 13-5 mark in
conference play.

NFV to face
CP-U in Regionals
By Jerry Wadian
[email protected]

North Fayette Valley will start the Class 3A basketball
playoff trail in Region 4 action on Saturday, Feb. 13, in
Center Point.
The TigerHawks face a formidable challenge, as host
Center Point-Urbana is 15-0 and ranked third in the latest
association poll.
The winner will move on to play in Center Point on
Wednesday, Feb. 17, against the winner of the Oelwein at
Waukon game.
The Region 4 championship will be determined on
Saturday, Feb. 20, in Anamosa. Teams on the other side of
the bracket include Monticello, Cascade, Camanche, and
Northeast.
All Region 4 contests will begin at 7 p.m.
The State Basketball Tournament will run Monday
through Saturday, Feb. 29-March 5, in Des Moines.

NFV’s Becca Miller uses her speed and quickness to evade the South Winn press and bring
the ball upcourt. The TigerHawks used a balanced offense to down the Warriors, 41-32, on
Tuesday, Jan. 26. The senior is one reason NFV now has eight wins, double the total from last
season, and is currently 6-5 in the UIC with three conference games to play. (Zakary Kriener photo)

Austin Callahan lets one fly from outside the key Tuesday (Jan. 26) in Calmar. The TigerHawk
big man torched South Winn for 23 points and completed the double-double with a dozen
rebounds; he also blocked three shots. (Zakary Kriener photo)

Wrestlers split home finale
By Jerry Wadian
[email protected]

Thursday was Parents’
Night for the NFV wrestling
team.
The TigerHawks split, losing to MFL/MM, 43-24, then
thrashing Starmont, 48-18.
NFV hung with the
Bulldogs through the first
five matches before the eventual UIC champions pulled
away in the middle weights.
Nick Baumler earned his
150th career win the easy way
– a forfeit to open the meet.

MFL/MM 43, NFV 24
Individual TigerHawk Results
195- N. Baumler won by forfeit;
220 J. Baumler threw Bradford, 2:35;
Hwt- Harrington lost to Keehner, 5-1;
106- NFV forfeited; 113- Rodgers threw
Tanniehill, 0:37; 120- Reicks thrown by
Ducharme, 3:13; 126- Wander lost to
Egan, 3-2; 132- C. Guyer lost to Olson,
14-2; 138- Daughton lost to Doeppke,
6-2; 145- Kerr threw Smith, 1:21; 152Caldwell lost to Johanningmeier, 6-3;

Correction

In last week’s paper, we
stated that Nick Baumler and
Colton Caldwell went 5-0 at
the Waverly Duals.
In fact, it was Kelvin Guyer
and Baumler who went 5-0,
including wins over the topranked team in Class 3A.
Guyer’s wins gave him a
26-9 mark. With four wins
last week, including winning the 170 pound championship at Saturday’s UIC
Tournament in Calmar, the
senior is now 30-10 going
into Sectionals on Saturday
in Decorah.
The Union regrets the error.

160- Fantz thrown by Fletcher, 1:04;
170- Loyd thrown by Lange, 2:34; 182K. Guyer lost to Keehner, 16-10.

Starmont made the most
from just eight wrestlers, taking four of five matches at
one point.
Jared Kerr ended the
streak with an 11-4 decision. That was the first of
seven straight wins for the
TigerHawks, including a
throw by Weston Fantz.

NFV 48 Starmont 18
Individual Tigerawk results
Hwt- Harrington won by forfeit;
106- double forfeit; 113- Rodgers lost
to Kleve, 8-2; 120- Miller won by forfeit;
126- Reicks thrown by Hayes, 2:25;
132- C. Guyer thrown by Gilson, 3:47;
138- Daughton lost to Bird, 3-2; 145Kerr dec. Lynde, 11-4; 152- Cladwell
dec. Bachtell, 13-9; 160- Fantz threw
Keppler, 1:21; 170- K. Guyer won by
forfeit; 182- Loyd won by forfeit; 195- N.
Baumler threw Peterman, 1:25; 220- J.
Baumler won by forfeit.

2A Sectional WR Saturday
By Jerry Wadian
[email protected]

With the regular season over, the TigerHawk wrestling
team sets its eyes on the run to the State Wrestling Meet in
Des Moines.
The first step is the Class 2A Sectional 9 Saturday in
Decorah.
NFV has a rugged draw since the Sectional is loaded
with 17 ranked grapplers.
Other teams in the Sectional include Crestwood, New
Hampton, Oelwein and host Decorah. Depending on the
poll, New Hampton is either first or second in Class 2A,
and Crestwood is either fifth or 14th.
The TigerHawks have two wrestlers in The Predicament’s
top 10. Nick Baumler is first at 182, and Jordan Baumler is
seventh at 220.
Nick will face no ranked opponents Saturday, while
Jordan has Oelwein’s fifth-ranked wrestler in his weight
class.
The top two at each weight class will advance to District
play in Independence on Saturday, Feb. 13.
There will be some very good wrestlers not advancing,
especially at 126 and 132. At 126, numbers four, five and six
battle for the two spots, while 132 has numbers one, four
and eight fighting to advance.
And never discount an unranked wrestler winning the
upset.
The action will start at noon, and there will be a concession stand open all day.

NFV bowlers fall on the road
By Jerry Wadian
[email protected]

The North Fayette Valley
bowling team made its firstever road trip Friday, facing Independence on the
Mustangs’ home alley.
The boys lost, 2568-2335,
and the girls were defeated,
2053-1563.
“We had some nerves for
a first road game,” admitted
head coach Chris DeBack.
“We also had some early
problems with the lanes since
the returns in Independence
go all the way to the line and
our long leg kicks kept hitting the returns; it sort of
threw off our concentration,”
DeBack explained.
The boys were consistent,
but just short of enough pins.
“I was proud of how our
guys managed to adjust to
the foreign atmosphere,”
stated DeBack “In the Baker
Rotation we really started to
roll with a 183 and a 186; I
am really proud of that.”
DeBack also lauded the
bowling of Colin Gavin, saying, “He really stepped up for
us. He was our most consistent roller with a 161-171 for
a team-high 332 series.”
The girls had just five bowlers as big scorers Autumn
Lamb and Kaylee Jones could
not attend.
Paige Woodson and Emily
Hallberg had season-high
games of 141 and 127, respectively. Josie Roulson
provided a lot of leadership,
rolling a 216 series from her
anchor position.
“She really held down
the fort,” commented the

TigerHawk
mentor
on
Roulson’s efforts.
Afterwards, DeBack noted, “I’m so proud of the girls
because they keep improving every game. It’s what we
asked for at the start of the
season, and they have really
responded.

Individual TigerHawk Results
Boys
Einck, 93-107-200; Gavin, 161-171332; Clausen, 166-130-296; Kelly, 148111-259; Roulson, 152-145-297; Blue,
148-179-327.
Girls
Tripp,
97-79-176;
Woodson,
141-105-246; Maloney, 91-112-203;
Hallberg, 127-77-204; Roulson, 105111-216.

UIU wrestlers win 2 in NSIC
By Jerry Wadian
[email protected]

Upper Iowa wrestlers added two more dual wins last weekend to push their record to 13-1 overall and 6-0 in the NSIC.
Friday night, the Peacocks celebrated a “Salute to the
Service” Night recognizing members of the military, police,
firefighters, and paramedics before the match.
UIU dominated the match against Southwest Minnesota
State, winning eight of the 10 matches in a convincing 33-9
victory.
A pair of former UIC champions started the night off on
the right foot for the Peacocks.
Lincoln Monroe picked up another win as the former
Valley Tiger earned a 15-0 technical fall at 125.
Then, Central/Elkader champion Mitch Funk threw his
Mustang opponent in 2:24. Ryan Parmely had the other fall
for UIU at 197.
UIU 33, SW Minnesota State 9
125- Monroe tech. fall Curtis, 15-0; 133- Funk threw Meikel, 2:24; 141- Roths
dec. Arrendondo, 7-1; 149- Penichet dec. Beaumaster, 4-0; 157- Rinkin maj. dec.
Kelley, 12-1; 165- Benitz dec. Fingalsen, 4-2; 174- Vance lost to Begin, 10-8; 184Westerlund dec. Broderick, 5-2; 197- Parmely threw Barlett, 4:14; Hwt- Jacobs
thrown by Wilson, 0:44.

Saturday, the eighth-ranked Peacocks held off the 15thranked Minnesota State Mavericks, 18-17.
The Peacocks jumped to a 15-6 lead in the first six
matches and hung on for the big conference win. Parmely’s
3-2 decision at 197 gave UIU the winning edge.
UIU 18, Minnesota State 17
125- Williams dec. Schultz, 8-5; 133- Paulus maj. dec. Selman, 12-1; 141Roths lost to Vruno, 3-1; 149- Penichet dec. Herman, 6-2; 157- Rinkin lost to
Mincey, 8-1; 165- Benitz tech fall Maas, 24-9; 174- Vance lost to Cooling, 5-3; 184Westerlund lost to VanDeLoo, 6-4; 197- Parmely dec. Vancura, 3-2; Hwt- Jacobs
lost to Allen, 22-4.

Wednesday, February 3, 2016/The Fayette County Union A-5

Decorah swimmers 2nd

Happy
Birthday
to all my
friends!

By Jerry Wadian

NFV Drill Team
Winter Show

[email protected]

NFV swimmers Justin Kueker and Matt Appler helped
their Decorah swim team to second place in Saturday’s North
Central Conference Meet in Grinnell. The Vikings managed
the feat with no first-place finishes, but amassed 322.5 points
by placing second, third and fourth in many different events.
The TigerHawk duo swam together in the 200 free relay that
earned points by placing fourth.
Individually, Kueker finished fourth in the 500 free and
sixth in the 200 free He was also on two relays, anchoring the
second-place 400 freestyle relay and the seventh-place 400
freestyle relay.
Appler earned bronze in the 200 freestyle
and came in fifth in the 100 backstroke. The
PG-13
junior also led off the second-place 200 medley
relay.
Before the conference meet, head coach
Drew Pellett named Appler as his Athlete of
the Week.
Next for the swimmers is the District Meet
Saturday at Linn-Marr High School.

Eileen, Trudy,
Molly,
Inez, Leona,
Jan,
Troy, & Scott

STARTING FRIDAY, Feb. 5

Star Wars
The Force
Awakens

The North Fayette Valley Drill Team Winter Show
will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12, in the NFV High
School gym in West Union.
The team is coached under the direction of Megan
Boyer. Senior class dancers are Isabelle Gardner, Megan
Gavin, Ashton Jellings, Hannah Richards, and Mady Wirtz.
Juniors are Madelyn Bunn, Allie Ney, Alexa Pleggenkuhle,
Josie Roulson, Tiffanie Koch, Drew Wedemeier, Haley
Meyer, and Morgan Lauer. Sophomore dancers are Gene
Anne Berst, Jenna Bruns, Zoey Frey, and Faith Johnston.
Freshman dancers are Megan Chapman, Sophia Leuck,
Hailey McElree, Taylor Nydegger, and Kayla Robrock.
During the Winter Show the drill team will perform
routines from summer camp, state competition, and other
special routines, including the always popular light routine. Along with performances by the NFV drill team,
there will be guest performers from area schools and studios.

SHOWTIMES:
FRI - 7:00 & 9:30;
SAT - 1, 4, 7 & 9:30;
SUN - 1, 4 & 7:00;
M, T, Th - 7:00;
W - 7:00 & 9:30

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Saturday,
February 20, 2016
7 p.m.

Gala

Enjoy a fun-filled evening...

Don’t miss...
The Friends of the Elgin Library’s Annual

BOOK SALE
at the Elgin Public Library

Thurs., Feb. 11 - 1:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 12 - 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
AND Sat., Feb. 13 - 9 a.m. - noon
Thousands of high-quality books
and other media, including DVDs,
CDs, VHS, audio tapes, puzzles,
and door prizes!

Buy 5 items, get one FREE*!
(*of equal or lesser value)
All proceeds go to the Friends for the purchase
of new materials for the Library.

Admission entitles you to hors d’oeuvres, $5 gala
cash, a variety of gaming events, and dancing.
A cash bar will be available. Live and silent auctions! Raffle!

$20 Advance Ticket
Formal/Semiformal
Attire
$25 at the Door
Tickets available by calling
563-425-4526 or 563-425-3232

Clermont Fire Department

Sponsored by Fayette Lions Club and Fayette Opera house

Friday, Feb. 12

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Dinner includes: Fish, Fries, Potato
Salad, Coleslaw, Roll and a Drink!
Clermont Fire Station - 808 State Street
*Proceeds will go towards operating equipment*

SUNDAY!
Drink specials and
giveaways during
the big game!

We’re

Jimmy D’s
Downtown Hawkeye • 563-427-3300

OPENING
Thursday, February 4!
Just in time to order your

Valentine Cake!

BIG GAME SPECIAL
Sunday, Feb. 7
Build your own Sub!
Choose from Roast
Beef, Turkey, Ham,
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Canadian Bacon & - with
the fixin’s and
Pepperoni
includes chips!
OR

2 Sizes -

Large & Small!
West Union

Buy any pizza
and get
50¢ wings!

Jct. Hwys. 150 & 18

563-422-6284

Special!

PRESENTING:

Saturday, Feb. 13
- Shrimp Cocktail for 2
- Salad
- Choice of Prime Rib or Tomahawk Chop
- Vegetable Medley and Twice-Baked Potato
- Chocolate Mousse for 2
ONLY
Reservations appreciated,
but not required.

Hours:
Mon.-Thurs.,
11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Weekends,
11 a.m. - Close

$39.95

563-425-30
563-425-3044
128 S. Main, Fayette, IA

Saturday, Feb. 6 • 9 p.m. - 1 a.m.

122
Travis Rovang - Owner

563-422-6089
122 S. Vine Street,
West Union, IA
Formerly Tap’t Out

Time to get ‘pampered’
for Valentine’s Day
With the help of local merchants, Cupid
is once again
preparing to help
area couples enjoy
a
“Pampered
Night Out” in
West Union. To
be eligible to win
the special gifts
that are a part
of the evening,
persons need only
to register with
participating merchants. As Valentine’s Day
approaches, some lucky couples will win a
number of gifts, including the big grand prize,
during this year’s event.
All winners will be announced in the
Wednesday, Feb. 10, issue of The Fayette
County Union.
This year’s “Pampered Night Out”
sponsors include Gus and Tony’s Town
House Café, Old Mill Floral, Best Rest Inn
& Suites, 122, Salon D’vine, Easton’s Water
Conditioning, Moonlight Stitching Studio and
Sisters Retreat, West Union Motors, China
Kitchen, Dessel-Roach Furniture and Floors,
Quillin’s Quality Foods, Union Drug, Lilac
Lanes, Unionland Market, McJ’s Embroidery,
Bank 1st, NuCara, West Union Hardware,
Antiques & Gifts on Vine, Sims TV and
Electronics, The Fayette County Union, Barrel
Drive In, Saboe Jewelry, J&W Auto Body,
Norby’s Farm Fleet, and BP Express.
This year’s grand prize winners will enjoy
dinner for two at Gus and Tony’s Town House
Café, one dozen roses from Old Mill Floral,
one night’s stay at Best Rest Inn & Suites, and
breakfast for two at 122.
Drawings will be held at each of the other
sponsors’ businesses to determine who will
win its special prize, with all entrants getting
a chance at the grand prize. Participants may
sign up as often as they wish, with the drawing
scheduled for Monday, Feb. 8. So enter early
and often at any of the sponsoring local
businesses for your chance to be pampered.
Remember, you can’t win if you don’t enter!

BOWLING
Big City League
January 26, 2016
Team Bud
182
118
Caledonia Haulers
167
133
Lilac Lanes
163
137
Osmundson Landscaping 160.5 139.5
Westphal Mower Serv.
150.5 149.5
Jimmy D’s
138
162
Osmundson Lawn Care
120
180
Hometown Pest Control
119
181
High Team Series: Lilac Lanes, 1849;
Osmundson
Landscaping,
1790;
Hometown Pest Control, 1901; Jimmy
D’s, 1721; Caledonia Haulers, 1903;
Westphal Mower Serv., 1974; Osmundson
Lawn Care, 1765; Team Bud, 1780
High Ind. Games: Kevin Oakland, 236;
Justin Spies, 233; Steven Williams, 206
High Ind. Series: Steven Williams, 556;
Kyle Henry, 547; Kevin Oakland, 543

Tall Corn League
January 27, 2016
Heying Firms, Inc.
452
238
McJ’s Embroidery
381
309
Kuennen’s House of Power 359
331
Gynks
331.5 358.5
Dotzys Restaurant & Sal. 330.5 359.5
Clermont Pin Doctors
309
381
Granger Construction
300.5 389.5
Dessel-Roach
296.5 393.5
Team High Series: Dessel-Roach, 3330;
Heying Firms, Inc., 3300
Team High Game: Dessel-Roach, 1140;
Gynks, 1125
Ind. High Series: Denise Nelson, 544;
Carol Jensen, 515; Jackie Halstead, 498;
Karen Skinner, 494; Jennifer Everitt, 492;
Cyndi Roulson-Bills, 490; Amie Johansen,
487; DeLois Martin, 483
Ind. High Game: Karen Skinner, 199;
Denise Nelson, 198, 184; Carol Jensen,
184, 183; Amie Johansen, 181; Jennifer
Everitt, 181; DeLois Martin, 180; Jackie
Halstead, 174
Splits Picked Up: Stephanie Dunwoody,
3-10; Ali Klein, 3-10; Laura Van Horn,
5-10; Nancy Stahl, 5-6, 5-10; Rose
Wander, 4-6-7-9-10 & 5-10; Lavell
Kuennen, 3-10 (2); Cyndi Roulson-Bills,
5-10; Julie Games, 2-7
National League
January 28, 2016
Jimmy D’s
70.5 49.5
Brick City
70
50
Lilac Lanes
68
52
Turkey River Saloon
65
55
Begalske Construction
62
58
Tap’t Out Limo Bus
55
65
Top Hat/CPS
54.5 65.5
Barrel Drive In
35
85
High Team Game: Jimmy D’s, 1126
High Team Series: Jimmy D’s, 3256
Ind. High Games: Jeremy Lueder, 210;
Steven Williams, 236, 206; Jay Jensen, 210,
204; Keith Knox, 224; Scott Weidemann,
228; Greg Stahl, 212; Mike Elsbernd,
203; John Foreman, 220; Arlin Begalske,
216; Brendan Erickson, 226; Dion
Bumgardner, 203; Derek Miller, 215;
Mike Baker, 201
Ind. High Series: Steven Williams, 622;
Brendan Erickson, 595; Arlin Begalske,
585; Keith Knox, 584; Scott Weidemann,
578; Jay Jensen, 569; Greg Stahl, 565;
Justin Spies, 562; Derek Miller, 562; Ron
Bills, 558; Mike Baker, 557

Sunday Mixed
January 31, 2016
Thunder Buddies
110
66
Fireballs
94
82
Gutter Minded
88
88
Team Rock
88
88
Lost in the 70’s
82
94
Strike Hunters
66 110
High Team Game: Team Rock, 712;
Thunder Buddies, 658; Gutter Minded,
643
High Team Series: Team Rock, 1934;
Gutter Minded, 1835; Thunder Buddies,
1814
High Ind. Game Men: Justin Spies, 221;
Logan Gage, 214; Cody Farr, 186
High Ind. Series Men: Logan Gage, 599;
Justin Spies, 576; Cody Farr, 542
High Ind. Game Women: DyAnna
McGrane, 198; Autumn Lamb, 184;
Litisha Johnson, 174
High Ind. Series Women: Autumn Lamb,
530; DyAnna McGrane, 492; Litisha
Johnson, 481

A-6 Wednesday, February 3, 2016/The Fayette County Union

Supervisors approve Speicher
Excavating bid

New Maintenance Complex Presentations Schedule
Confirmed Dates
Wednesday, February 03, 2016
Monday, February 08, 2016
Monday, February 08, 2016
Tuesday, February 09, 2016
Wednesday, February 10, 2016
Thursday, February 11, 2016
Monday, February 15, 2016
Tuesday, February 16, 2016
Wednesday, February 17, 2016

City
Maynard
Randalia
St. Lucas
Hawkeye
Arlington
Wadena
West Union
Waucoma
Oelwein

Time
6:30 PM
5:00 PM
7:30 PM
6:00 PM
6:30 PM
6:30 PM
6:30 PM
6:00 PM
5:30 PM

Location
Community Hall
Methodist Church
Community Center
Library/City Hall
Community Center
Fire Station
Courthouse Assembly Rm
Community Center/Library
Library

Address
135 3rd St. S, Maynard
104 N 2nd St., Randalia
101 W. Main St., St. Lucas
104 South Second St., Hawkeye
853 Main St., Arlington
220 S. Mill St., Wadena
114 N. Vine St, West Union
103 1st Ave SW, Waucoma
201 E. Charles, Oelwein

By CHRIS DEBACK
[email protected]

In the event of bad weather, if the local school district has let out early or cancels evening activities,
the meeting for that community will be postponed to a later date.

The Fayette County
Supervisors met in regular
session on Monday, Feb. 1,
and discussed with George
TeKippe of Fehr Graham
outfall revision at the Prairie
View Wastewater Treatment

BRIEFS
WU Chamber/
Main Street
to host coffee
West Union Chamber/
Main Street will host a Coffee
and Conversation event from
7 to 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb.
16, to hear from business
owners how Chamber/Main
Street can help grow their
businesses.

Correction

(Bottom left clockwise) Kennedy Balk, Delaney Lensing, Carrie Rassman and Macie Njus
display the different food items that grades 7-12 collected and donated to families in need in
the Turkey Valley school district.

Generosity of TV students and staff abounds
The students and staff
at Turkey Valley are certainly filled with a giving
spirit. Over the months of
November and December,
several activities took place
in which students and staff
got to give back to others.
November began with
National Honor Society
(NHS) members working at

‘15 Chevy Equinox LTZ, 15K,
white.............................. $29,900
‘15 Chevy Equinox 2LT, 17K,
champagne silver .......... $23,900
‘15 Chevy Equinox LTZ, 15K,
tungsten metallic ........... $29,900
‘15 Dodge Durango Ltd., 3K, silver
...................................... $35,900
‘15 Dodge Journey SXT, 15K,
gray ............................... $23,900
‘15 Ford Escape SE, 15K, white ....
...................................... $24,900
‘15 Ford Explorer Ltd., 15K, bronze
fire ................................. $34,900
‘15 GMC Terrain SLE2, 16K, silver
...................................... $26,900
‘15 GMC Terrain SLT2, 17K, white
...................................... $28,900
‘15 Jeep Cherokee Latitude, 16K,
maroon .......................... $24,900
‘15 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited,
14K, gray....................... $35,900
‘15 Ram 1500 Crew Cab, 23K,
maximum steel .............. $28,900
‘15 Ram 1500 Crew Cab, 23K,
silver.............................. $28,900
‘14 Dodge Charger SE, 2K, billet
silver.............................. $20,900
‘14 Dodge Journey SXT, 13K,
black.............................. $19,900
‘14 Ford Fusion SE, 24K, gray ......
...................................... $17,900
‘14 Nissan Maxima S, 15K, pearl
white ............................. $22,900
‘14 Nissan Pathfinder SV, 16K,
red ................................. $24,900
‘13 Ford Focus Hatchback SE,
17K, red ........................ $13,900
‘13 Ford Taurus Ltd., 51K, red .......
...................................... $17,900
‘13 Ram 1500 Crew Cab Big Horn,
20K, black ..................... $31,900
‘12 Buick LaCrosse, 45K, white
diamond ........................ $16,900
‘12 Buick Regal Turbo, 19K, crystal
red ................................. $18,900
‘12 Buick Verano, 17K, crystal red
...................................... $16,900
‘12 Chevy Equinox 2LT, 56K,
mocha steel................... $18,900
‘12 Chevy Impala LT, 22K, white ...
...................................... $14,900
‘12 GMC Acadia SLT, 57K, black ..
...................................... $24,900
‘10 Chevy Camaro 2LT, 4K, silver .
...................................... $22,900
‘10 Chevy Equinox LT, 74K,
mocha steel................... $12,900
‘10 Ford Edge Ltd., 27K, red
candy ............................ $19,900
‘10 GMC Acadia SLT, 71K, silver ..
...................................... $19,900
‘09 Saturn Outlook XR, goldmist ...
...................................... $12,900
‘08 Chevy Impala SS, red jewel.....
........................................ $7,900
‘08 Dodge 1500 Crew Cab SLT,
85K, silver ..................... $17,900
‘08 GMC 1500 Crew Cab SLE,
93K, maroon ................. $19,900
‘08 GMC 1500 Ext. Cab SLE, 68K,
black.............................. $20,900
‘07 Chevy Monte Carlo LS, 83K,
gray ................................. $8,900
‘06 Buick Lucerne CXL, 86K,
silver................................ $7,900
‘06 Chevy HHR 2LT, purple..........
........................................ $6,900
‘06 Pontiac Torrent, maroon ..........
........................................ $7,900
‘05 Chevy TrailBlazer Ext. LT,
maroon ............................ $6,900
‘05 GMC Yukon XL SLT, red .............
...........................................$8,900
‘03 Ford Focus ZTS, 79K, red ..........
........................................ $5,900
‘01 Ford F350 Ext. Cab XLT,
maroon ............................ $6,900
‘99 Ford Expedition XLT, white......
........................................ $4,495

parent-teacher conferences.
They made and sold bars
and cookies in exchange for
freewill donations to benefit
local families. Two hundred
nineteen dollars ($219.00)
were raised with the help
of sponsors Evie Milbrandt
and Gail Holmes to benefit
purchasing gifts and needed
items for local students.
The senior class Student
Senate members initiated
the next grades 7-12 student
event. Students and staff
were encouraged to bring in
canned foods and nonperishable food items. Each advisor
group was then challenged
to build a “structure” with
its items. The senior class
won the competition with
its honey bear farmer, barn,
hay bales, and barnyard. All
10 boxes of food items were
then donated to families in

need in the Turkey Valley
district.
Mrs. Vrzak’s junior advisor
group kicked off December
with its toiletry donation
“tree.” Students, staff, and
advisor groups donated toilet
paper, paper towels, deodorant, shampoo, laundry detergent, bar soap, toothbrushes
and toothpaste stacked into
the shape of a pine tree.
These items went to families
that requested help this winter season.
Finally, some senior students and NHS members
went on a shopping trip to
collect needed items for kids
and families. They shopped
for clothing, toys, winter
items, books, and personalcare items to donate to local
students. It was a fun evening with ice cream to top it
off.

TV First Semester Honor Rolls
The following students have been named to the Turkey
Valley First Semester Honor Rolls for the 2015-16 school year:
3.75-4.0 GPA
Erin Busta, Aleah Hackman, Raegan Kime, Rory
Kuennen, Katlyn Baumler, Breanna Busta, Elliott Dietzenbach,
Liza Herold, Seth Huinker, Reese Manderfield, Savannah
Schmitt, Rachelle Smith, Jaedyn Winter, Kayla Burke, Gabriel
Hoffert, Shayla Kuennen, James Schmitt, Lucas Anderson,
Cole Carolan, Kassidy Reicks, Morgen Brooks Kuennen,
Brooke Herold, Emily Luzum, Shelby Reicks, Kailey Steinlage,
Keegan Steinlage, Amber Barloon, Emily Dietzenbach, Teresa
Hageman, Delaney Lensing, Stephanie Martin, Kacy Ourada,
Carrie Rassman, and Kayla Schaufenbuel;
3.50-3.74
Sophia Adams, Jaycie Byrne, Emma Hanson, Kalvin
Langreck, Tyler Scheidel, Kylie Wurzer, Tate Langreck, Marisa
Mueterthies, Lucas Scheidel, Brady Schmitt, Lily Shores,
Kimberly Fischer, Kelsey Kurtenbach, Raquel Schmitt, Emily
Busta, Evan Drilling, Alicia Klimesh, Cale Reicks, Jessica
Schmitt, Kaylee Buckendahl, Sadie Nymeyer, Kennedy Balk,
Macie Njus, Samantha Sawyer and Tanner Winter;
3.25-3.49
Sayler Drilling, Addyson Einwalter, Dylan Elsbernd,
Isaac Franzen, Gage Gruenberg, Kade Kruse, Ethan Leibold,
Elijah Nymeyer, Avery Reicks, Cole Vrzak, Jason Herold,
Karissa Schmidt, Simon Schmitt, Matthew Stammeyer, Mason
Goerend, Blake Hackman, Nicole Panos, Jenna Schmitt, Lydia
Schuchhardt, Jaden Bruess, Evan Busta, Kayla Gebel, Cody
Hackman, Nathan Mueterthies, Amy Schmitt, Sarah Busta,
Kirsten Huinker, Taylor Kuennen, Hailiegh Maser and April
Stammeyer;
3.00 – 3.24
Chya Maklenburg, Samuel Blockhus, Maddison
Engelhardt, Lindsey Jackson, Christine Kuhn, Kannon
Leuenberger, Jordan Lukes, Luke Mueller, Elijah Reicks,
Kaylie Klimesh, Makayla Farrell, Jose Lule Tinajero, Shaylee
Brincks, Ashton Kout, Kyle Langreck, Kaci Rausch, Nicholas
Shores, Chloe Suckow, Elli Winter, Austin Hageman and
Kelby Reicks.

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In the Jan. 27 edition of The Fayette County
Union, the article entitled
“Supervisors set hearing
for proposed budget” was
incorrect in stating that
Fayette County Economic
Development’s
(FCED)
budget
was
increasing
by $100,901. In fact, it is
Roadside Management that
is increasing by that amount
while FCED’s budget will not
see an increase.
We regret the error.

Fayette Comm.
Church to host
Movie Night
Fayette
Community
Church will host a free Movie
Night with drinks and popcorn starting at 7 p.m. Friday,
Feb. 12.
The church, located at
207 State Street in Fayette,
will show an inspiring movie
about faith, hope, love and
the power of prayer.
For copyright reasons,
the movie title can’t be released, but for more information, call Fayette Community
Church at (563) 425-3551.

Correction
In the Jan. 27 edition of
The Union a photo with the
“Bernie Sanders raises support at UIU” story misidentified Keith Franzen as Dennis
Franzen.
We apologize for this error.

UIU to offer tax
prep assistance

Students of the Upper
Iowa University School
of Business Accounting
Department will provide
free income tax preparation on the Fayette campus
on Tuesdays, Feb. 9-April 5.
Assistance will be provided
from 3-6 p.m. each day on
the second floor of the UIU
Andres Center for Business
and Education. (Note: Due to
spring break, the service will
not be available March 8.)
The Volunteer Income
Tax Assistance (VITA) program is sponsored by the
IRS. Individuals or families
who made  $54,000 or less
during 2015  are eligible to
participate. Both state and
federal income taxes will be
prepared and filed electronically. 
In addition to previously
completing federal taxation
coursework  at UIU, each of
the students preparing the
tax returns has  completed
training for IRS certification.
The Upper Iowa VITA
site coordinators  are  Chris
Fuller, UIU assistant professor of accounting, and April
Wilker, UIU accounting student.
The tax preparation program is available by appointment only.
For complete information and/or to schedule an
appointment, call (563) 4255180. If there is no answer,
please leave a message and
your telephone call will be
returned.

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Lisa Wescott, Broker Assoc. [email protected]
Stacy Merrill, Agent [email protected]

Plant.
TeKippe
provided
three bids for the board
to discuss: $4,200 from
Speicher
Excavating
in
Fredericksburg;
$4,500
from Blazek Corporation
in Lawler; and $6,700 from
Cole Excavating in Greene.
After a short discussion,
the Supervisors accepted the
Speicher Excavating bid of
$4,200.
In other County business, the Supervisors approved the appointment
of Kent Halverson of West
Union to the Fayette County
Compensation Commission
for eminent domain pro-

ceedings. Halverson currently works for Kerndt Brothers
Bank in West Union and
serves as the town’s mayor.
Finally, the Supervisors
approved a motion to allow
County Engineer Joel Fantz
to sell low-value and recurring items to the public. Lowvalue items such as an old garage door would be posted to
the Engineer’s website, where
residents of the county would
have two weeks to place a bid
on items. Recurring items,
such as old pieces of culverts
or broken 4x4s, would have
a list price and be sold as is
while supplies last.

Viafield appoints new
chief executive officer
Viafield has named
Chris Ludwig as its new chief
executive officer. He will
work out of the Viafield central office in Charles City.
As CEO, Ludwig is responsible for leading the cooperative, as well as managing and continuous improvement of the organization. His
chief directives are to foster
a competitive, vibrant and
innovative business while
leading internal staff to deliver high levels of customer
service.
“We are excited to welcome Chris as the new CEO
of Viafield,” said Rick Matt,
Viafield board chairman.
“He comes to the position
with extensive experience in
grain origination, leadership
development and a passion
for agriculture. Viafield is
thrilled to have such a competent and talented person
assuming leadership of our
organization.”
When asked about
the decision to be a part of
Viafield, Ludwig said, “I’m
truly honored and excited
about the opportunity to
lead this great cooperative. I
believe the cooperative has a
tremendous foundation and
the potential to grow with
more innovative products
and services for our member
owners.”

Chris Ludwig

Ludwig graduated from
Purdue University with a degree in agribusiness management and multiple focuses in
strategic management, marketing, sales, finance, economics and accounting.
His experience includes
work as a business manager
at Scoular Company, where
he led the creation of a business unit to export grains
from Brazil to Asia. He also
held management positions
with Cargill and Continental
Grain. Most recently, he was
a director with Land O’Lakes
Business
Development
Services, delivering business
solutions to local cooperatives nationwide.

Jury trial sought in
Schneider civil suit
By Janell Bradley
Contributing Writer

A local family’s lawsuit seeking damages following their
son’s untimely death has been delayed.
The attorney representing the estate of Layne Schneider
in a civil suit filed in Fayette County District Court a little over
a year ago has withdrawn as counsel for the plaintiffs.
With the plaintiffs’ consent, Dennis Larson of Postville
filed a motion to withdraw as counsel for Sue White and Ed
Schneider, who are seeking a jury trial on behalf of their son
Layne Schneider’s estate. That motion was granted by Judge
Margaret Lingreen in mid-December.
The lawsuit alleges that on Jan. 22, 2013, defendant Wade
A. Lenth maliciously, intentionally and unlawfully caused
Layne Schneider’s death by beating him and forcefully removed him from his home and into a vehicle. The suit further
alleges that Lenth then drove Schneider to a secluded wooded
location and set the vehicle on fire with Schneider trapped
inside.
The Fayette County Sheriff ’s Office and Iowa Division of
Criminal Investigation agents investigated after Schneider’s
body was discovered in a pickup that did not belong to him
down an embankment near the intersection of Echo Road and
180th Street, south of Highway 56.
No criminal charges have been filed following the initial
investigation into Schneider’s death.
The civil suit contends that the 22-year-old Schneider’s
estate was then liable for funeral, legal and other expenses associated with his early and untimely death. The estate seeks
a judgment for punitive and exemplary damages from Lenth
“in a reasonable amount” to compensate it for damages and
injuries.
The defendant’s attorney is Charles Kelly, also of Postville.
A jury trial is sought. Although pre-jury trial information
has been requested, no date for a trial has been set.

TV Second Quarter Honor Rolls
The following students have been named to the Turkey
Valley Second Quarter Honor Rolls for the 2015-16 school
year:
3.75-4.0 GPA
Erin Busta, Aleah Hackman, Raegan Kime, Breanna Busta,
Liza Herold, Seth Huinker, Rachelle Smith, Kayla Burke, Gabriel
Hoffert, Shayla Kuennen, James Schmitt, Raquel Schmitt, Lucas
Anderson, Emily Busta, Cole Carolan, Kassidy Reicks, Morgen
Brooks Kuennen, Kaylee Buckendahl, Brooke Herold, Emily
Luzum, Sadie Nymeyer, Shelby Reicks, Kailey Steinalge, Keegan
Steinlage, Amber Barloon, Emily Dietzenbach, Teresa Hageman,
Delaney Lensing, Stephanie Martin, Kacy Ourada, Carrie
Rassman and Kayla Schaufenbuel
3.50-3.74
Emma Hanson, Rory Kuennen, Tyler Scheidel, Kylie Wurzer,
Katlyn Baumler, Elliott Dietzenbach, Reese Manderfield, Brady
Schmitt, Savannah Schmitt, Jaedyn Winter, Kimberly Fischer
Kelsey Kurtenbach, Evan Drilling, Cale Reicks, Jessica Schmitt,
Amy Schmitt, Kirsten Huinker, Macie Njus, Samantha Sawyer
and Tanner Winter
3.25-3.49
Sophia Adams, Jaycie Byrne, Kalvin Langreck, Dylan
Elsbernd, Gage Gruenberg, Kade Kruse, Tate Langreck, Ethan
Leibold, Marisa Mueterthies, Elijah Nymeyer, Avery Reicks,
Lucas Scheidel, Lily Shores, Cole Vrzak, Jason Herold, Makayla
Farrell, Karissa Schmidt, Matthew Stammeyer, Jose Lule Tinajero,
Blake Hackman, Alicia Klimesh, Jaden Bruess, Kayla Gebel, Cody
Hackman, Nathan Mueterthies, Kennedy Balk, Sarah Busta and
April Stammeyer
3.00 – 3.24
Sayler Drilling, Chya Maklenburg, Addyson Einwalter, Isaac
Franzen, Lindsey Jackson, Kannon Leuenberger, Jodan Lukes,
Luke Mueller, Elijah Reicks, Simon Schmitt, Shaylee Brincks,
Mason Goerend, Ashton Kout, Nicole Panos, Jenna Schmitt,
Lydia Schuchhardt, Nicholas Shores, Elli Winter, Evan Busta,
Austin Hageman, Kelby Reicks and Hailiegh Maser

Wednesday, February 3, 2016/The Fayette County Union A-7

The 2016 Iowa Republican Caucus was an historic night as 180,000 Iowa Republicans turned
out to vote. In Fayette County, 1000 caucus goers turned out to vote at seven different caucus
locations throughout the county.

CAUCUS RESULTS continued
Nancy Franzen is the newest agent at Farm Bureau in West
Union after she was promoted from a sales associate at the
beginning of January. She now works alongside agent Frank
Olson to serve their customers’ insurance needs.

Franzen newest agent
at WU Farm Bureau
By CHRIS DEBACK
[email protected]

Nancy Franzen was
promoted to agent at Farm
Bureau Financial Services in
West Union in January after
three years as a sales associate.
The
Spillville
native graduated from South
Winneshiek in 1993 before
attending Northeast Iowa
Community College with an
emphasis on insurance. She
graduated from college in
1996 and started at Citizens
Savings Bank in Spillville as a
teller after managing a shoestore before that.
She spent 15 years at
Citizens Savings Bank working her way up to lending,
compliance and inside its
insurance agency before
joining Farm Bureau in
November 2012 as a sales
associate. West Union Farm
Bureau agent Frank Olson
approached Franzen about
joining his team, and after
some discussion with her
husband, she agreed.
“Being a female in the
financial realm, I think I
have a lot of offer,” Franzen
explained. “A lot of women
are intimidated about making those financial decisions

for their family. I think that
is something I have taken
the time to visit with families
about, making sure everyone felt like an equal at that
table, understood the coverage they were getting, and felt
good about the coverage they
were getting.”
Frank Olson will finish his 35th year as an agent
at Farm Bureau Financial
Services in West Union and
has tapped Franzen as his
eventual successor whenever
he decides to retire.
“A lot of people come
looking for jobs, and I approached her with the idea of
a career,” Olson said. “Farm
Bureau has been very good to
me, and it is transition time.
I wanted to bring someone in
who cares about my clients
just like I do.
As an agent, Franzen can
offer the full range of Farm
Bureau products and services.
“The first thing you are
going to be wondering if you
have an accident is if you are
insured,” Franzen closed.
“Insurance is not meant to
break the bank; it is meant
to protect what is most important to you, whether it be
your loved ones or your assets.

LAW ENFORCEMENT
Snowmobile hits culvert
On Friday, Jan. 29, at approximately 3:15 p.m., Fayette
County Sheriff ’s officers came upon a snowmobile accident near the intersection of 100th Street and Hwy. 150 near
Maynard.  
Through an investigation, it was found that Mason Bantz,
20, of Maynard was traveling southbound in a farm field with
his snowmobile when he struck a culvert/ditch.  
Bantz was transported to the emergency room at Mercy
Hospital in Oelwein with injuries and chest pain.  
Damage to the 1996 Arctic Cat Snowmobile was minimal.  
This accident remains under investigation.

UIU holds financing
program meeting
By Zakary Kriener
Contributing Writer

A small group of people was on hand Friday afternoon
at the Upper Iowa University (UIU) campus in Fayette
for a public meeting regarding a plan by UIU Real Estate
Foundation, LLC to file an application for federal assistance
for the acquisition of some or all of the real estate and buildings constituting the physical campus.
UIU Chief Financial Officer Leslie Anderson explained
the plan, stating that the school currently owes approximately
$65 million in debt on loans for buildings located on campus.
The university is looking to transition the debts to UIU Real
Estate Foundation, LLC to make it the loan holder for a loan
application with the USDA Rural Development Community
Facilities Loan Program.
The Acquisition Financing Program will provide significant financial benefits for Upper Iowa University, estimated
to be $6.8 million in savings over the duration of the loan.
Along with the long-term financial benefits, UIU would
only be responsible for making interest payments for the first
two years.
According to Anderson, after the first two years, the university will save an estimated $450,000 every year.
“The current loan is not an attractive situation for UIU,”
she explained. “By pursing this, the university will also have
more flexibility with funds.”
Upper Iowa University President William Duffy and
Andrew Wenth, UIU vice-president of external affairs, were
on hand to support the transition.
Anderson also stated that UIU hopes to close on the acquisition by March 2 and will be able to use the newly freedup funds for other investments, including to boost enrollment
through increased marketing and branding efforts, as well as
to help minimize other costs around campus.
“This will help ensure the long-term viability of UIU in
Fayette,” she closed. “The transition will provide Upper Iowa
(University) with a net savings of 10 percent.”

in a virtual tie is a victory in
its own right.
Overall, Clinton won
60 of the 99 Iowa counties
while Sanders took just 39.
However, in terms of delegates for the national convention, Clinton will hold
just a few more than Sanders.
In Fayette County,
Clinton caucused well, taking 52.9 percent of the vote
and winning 92 delegates
to the county convention
on March 12, while Sanders
won 46.9 percent of the vote
for 81 delegates.
In all, 739 county residents
turned out to their respective caucus sites, with a fairly
equal mix of first-time caucus-goers and returning attendees.
“There was a lot more
people than I thought there
was going to be,” said Rachael
Strong, a Sanders supporter.
“There are a couple environmental issues that Hillary
Clinton supported that I
didn’t like.”
Most races were either a
tie or within one to two delegates. Here is a breakdown
by township of how the delegates were determined:
Smithfield- 2 Clinton, 2
Sanders; Illyria- 2 Clinton, 2
Sanders; Harlan- 7 Hillary, 1
Sanders; Fairfield/Putnam3 Hillary, 4 Sanders; Center1 Hillary, 1 Sanders; Banks/
Fremont- 3 Hillary, 4
Sanders; Westfield- 4 Hillary,
8 Sanders; Clermont- 4
Hillary, 2 Sanders; Pleasant
Valley- 3 Hillary, 3 Sanders;
West Union Ward 3- 2
Hillary, 4 Sanders; Eden- 2
Hillary, 2 Sanders; Auburn2 Hillary, 2 Sanders; Dover3 Hillary, 1 Sanders; West
Union Ward 1- 4 Hillary, 4
Sanders; West Union Ward
2- 2 Hillary, 3 Sanders;
Bethel-Windsor- 4 Hillary, 4
Sanders; Union- 2 Hillary, 1
Sanders; Oelwein Ward 1- 7
Hillary, 7 Sanders; Oelwein
Ward 2- 8 Hillary, 6 Sanders;
Oelwein Ward 3- 7 Hillary,
8 Sanders; Oelwein Ward 4-

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Gay Bowden of West Union was nominated as a delegate for
Hillary Clinton to the Fayette County Democratic Convention
on March 12. He graciously accepted the responsibility
Monday night at the Fayette County Courthouse.

11 Hillary, 7 Sanders; Oran3 Hillary, 1 Sanders; Scott- 3
Hillary, 1 Sanders.
Republicans
It was a fairly tight
race across the state on the
Republican side, as well.
When all the dust settled, it
was Senator Ted Cruz who
stood above the rest. He received 51,649 votes (27.7
percent).
Billionaire
real-estate
mogul Donald Trump came
in second, 6,000 votes behind, with 46,416 (24.3 percent). It was U.S. Senator
Marco Rubio capturing a
third place Monday night
with 43,132 (23.1 percent),
and Ben Carson was fourth
with 17,393 (9.3 percent).
The remaining state results are as follows: Rand
Paul- 8,478 (4.5 percent); Jeb
Bush- 5,235 (2.8 percent);
Carly Fiorina- 3,483 (1.9 percent); John Kasich- 3,473 (1.9
percent); Mike Huckabee-

3,344 (1.8 percent); Chris
Christie- 3,278 (1.8 percent);
Rick Santorum- 1,783 (1 percent); Other- 119 (0.1 percent); and Jim Gilmore- 12
votes (0 percent).
Fayette County was almost an exact mirror of how
the state results finished out.
Ted Cruz took first place
with 341 votes (34.1 percent)
as he won 13 of a possible 25
precincts (Banks/Fremont,
Oran, Oelwein Wards 1-4,
Harlan, Center, Westfield,
Dover,
Fairfield/Putnam
and Illyria townships and
Oelwein Wards 1-4 and West
Union Ward 2) and tied in
three others.  
Donald Trump lagged
10 percentage points behind
with 240 votes (24 percent),
but did win Bethel-Windsor
and Scott townships along
with West Union Ward 3
and was tied for first in
West Union Ward 1. Rubio
won Clermont, Illyria and

A young Bernie Sanders
supporter, Kaden Miller of
West Union, proudly displays
his Sanders sticker for all to
see Monday night.

Smithfield townships and
tied with Ben Carson in
Auburn Township for third
place with 180 votes.
Ben Carson was fourth
with 144 votes tying Ted
Cruz in Eden and Union
townships and tying Rubio in
Auburn Township.
The
remaining
results are as follows: Rand
Paul- 27 (2.7 percent); Jeb
Bush- 18 (1.8 percent); Carly
Fiorina- 18 (1.8 percent);
Mike Huckabee- 17 (1.7
percent); Chris Christie- 6
(0.6 percent); John Kasich6 (0.6 percent); and Rick
Santorum- 3 votes (0.3 percent). Jim Gilmore did not a
receive a vote.
Democrat
Martin
O’Malley and Republican
Mike Huckabee suspended
their campaigns following
the Iowa Caucus with each
receiving less than 2 percent
of the votes.

JUSTIN ROBERTS continued

Historical Society’s
straw poll results
The Fayette County
Historical Society conducted
a Pre-caucus Straw Poll, inviting people to come in and
mark a special ballot to indicate their choice of which
Democrat or Republican
should get the support of the
Iowa delegates to that political party’s national convention. 
The Poll was conducted
Jan. 13-29 in the Historical
Center museum’s meeting
room, which was decorated
in patriotic colors of red,
white, and blue. 
Volunteers were available to hand out the ballots,
which were voted in secret
and dropped into an oldtime ballot barrel.  On Friday
afternoon, the ballot box was

Ted Cruz caucus captain Ron
Beermann of West Union
speaks to the crowd gathered
in the North Fayette Valley
cafeteria on Monday night
about why caucus-goers
should vote for Ted Cruz.

opened and  the ballots tallied. 
A total of 87 ballots were
cast.
The results, by party, are
as follows:
Democratic
Hillary Clinton – 20
Bernie Sanders – 13
Martin O’Malley – 1
Republican
Donald Trump – 20
Ted Cruz – 10
Ben Carson – 8
Jeb Bush – 4
Chris Christie – 3
Marco Rubio – 3
Rand Paul – 2
Carly Fiorina – 1
John Kasich – 1
Rick Santorum – 1
Mike Huckabee – 0

Fayette County Historical
Center volunteers Don
Bright (foreground) and
Steve Story prepare to
count the secret ballots
cast by local residents in
the Historical Society’s
Pre-caucus Straw Poll
conducted Jan. 13-29.
The ballots were stored
in an old-time locked ballot barrel at the Historical
Center in West Union as
they awaited counting on
Friday. (submitted photo)

in front of a camera to report the weather for the upcoming
fireworks display in Cedar Rapids.
“I had been practicing for a couple weeks, and the time
finally came. I was really nervous, and I know I went way too
fast,” Roberts fondly recalled.
After 8 1/2 years of forecasting the weather, that nervousness has virtually disappeared. Now talking in front of a camera is as routine for Roberts as his day itself.
The 2002 Starmont graduate’s morning typically starts at
2:30 a.m. as he wakes up to the beep of his alarm. He is out
the door and at the station by 3 a.m., when his day officially
begins. He starts with putting together that morning’s forecast
before it is off to record weather updates for 19 different radio stations in the KGAN market. By 4:30 a.m. he has all his
graphics created and heads to apply some makeup before the
morning show begins at 5 a.m.
The show lasts until 8 a.m., after which he spends about
an hour recording promos previewing the noon newscast as
well as for tomorrow’s morning show. He runs home for a
quick breakfast at 9 a.m. and is back at the station by 11 a.m.
He updates any weather forecast and is camera-ready for the
half-hour noon newscast. On a normal day, he is out the door
and done with his day by 12:30 p.m.
Roberts just doesn’t report the weather to his viewers in
the Cedar Rapids area. Occasionally, he is given the opportunity to bring lighthearted, feel-good news stories to light. His
most memorable TV package was being included on a story
about “The Price is Right’s” new host, Drew Carey. CBS was in
the midst of a big national ad campaign to promote Carey taking over for longtime host Bob Barker. Because Roberts’ boss
knew the announcer for the show, KGAN was invited to give
the Iowa viewers a firsthand look at how a show is produced.
The meteorologist also had the opportunity to anchor the
KGAN newscast during the 2008 flood and talked with Katie
Couric during the CBS Evening News.
“I took a day off, it was a Sunday night, and the levy broke
in Elkader,” Roberts recalled. “I was up visiting my mom and
dad. My boss called and said, ‘We want you to anchor the
flood coverage.’ I said, ‘Yeah, that’s fine, I’ll do the weather.’ She
said, ‘No, we want you to anchor the flood coverage,’ because
our news anchor was on vacation. He was stuck in Illinois,
and he couldn’t get across because they were shutting down
bridge traffic.
“I went from weatherman to news anchor for a solid
week. We are talking 10-hour days, constantly on camera.
Most the time under the anchor desk I had shorts and flipflops on with a couple different shirts and ties,” he continued.
When not at the station or on the air, Roberts enjoys attending live music events around Cedar Rapids. The admitted foodie likes to try new restaurants as well as recipes in his
spare time.
“I am big into documentaries,” he explained. “I have always been fascinated by JFK. I like to be out and about doing
things and enjoying the nice weather. I like to cook and try
new foods.”
With two other news stations in the Cedar Rapids viewing market, KCRG in Cedar Rapids and KWWL in Waterloo,
one might think there is a rivalry among weathermen. Roberts
said that simply isn’t the case. In fact, during the 2008 flood
several radio stations broadcast from KGAN’s back conference newsroom, and the TV station shared its newsroom with
KWWL-TV because its own had been flooded.
Predicting the weather may be a thankless job, but there
isn’t another job that Roberts would rather have.
“It is different every day,” Roberts closed. “It isn’t like I go
in and punch a clock and do the same thing for eight hours.
Even though I am doing the same line of work, every day presents a different challenge, which always makes it exciting and
interesting.”

A-8 Wednesday, February 3, 2016/The Fayette County Union

Wartburg
Dean’s List

OBITUARIES
Obituaries are now printed unedited as they are
received from the funeral home/families.

Services to be held Saturday
for Iola Stannard, 100
Iola Stannard, 100, of
Oelwein and formerly of
Fayette, died Friday, January
29, 2016, at her home.
Funeral services will
be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday,
February 6, 2016, at the
United Methodist Church in
Fayette with Rev. Mee Kang
officiating.
Visitation will be held
from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
on Friday, February 5, at
Becker-Milnes
Funeral
Home in Fayette and for one
hour prior to services at the
church on Saturday.
Online condolences may
be left at www.beckermilnesrettig.com.
Ida Iola, daughter of
Henry and Matilda (Bunting)
Feller, was born September
19, 1915, at Illyria Township
in Fayette County.
She was baptized at the
Illyria Church.
She received her education in the rural Illyria
Township Schools and graduated from West Union High
School in 1933.
She graduated with a
teaching degree from Iowa
State Teacher’s College in
Cedar Falls, Iowa. She taught
for a few years at the rural
schools in Illyria Township.
She was a nanny in Highland
Park, Illinois for a couple of
years before moving back
and teaching at a school in
Albion, Iowa.
On June 1, 1939, she was
united in marriage with Earl
Stannard at her parent’s home
with Rev. Worten officiating.
The couple made their home

Calling all
young spellers!
in the Fayette area.
Iola was a long time
member of the United
Methodist Church in Fayette.
She was very active the
United Methodist Women,
Lima Ladies Aid, Lima
Cemetery Association, and
the Volga Valley Club.
Iola enjoyed bird watching, gardening, sewing, having people over to the home
to cook for, but most especially time spent with family.
Iola is survived by
her two children, Dennis
(Jeanne)
Stannard
of
Wadena, and Janice Dietz
Veaver of Oelwein; five
grandchildren; 11 greatgrandchildren; one brother,
Clifford Feller of Waterloo;
and
one
sister-in-law,
Blanche Feller of Elkader.
In addition to her parents and husband, Earl who
died in 1993, Iola was preceded in death by her siblings, Gladys Feller, Harry
Feller, Bill Feller, Ethel
Manelly, Lois Smith and an
infant sister.
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2016 Merit Awards available
from American Legion, Auxiliary
Fayette County American Legions and Auxiliaries are offering several Merit Awards (formerly called scholarships) to
senior high school graduates who are immediate relatives of a
Legion member or Auxiliary member. Amounts of the awards
will be $250 and up.
An applicant must be the son, daughter, grandchild,
great-grandchild, great-great-grandchild, brother, sister or
spouse of a Legion or Auxiliary member. (Aunts, uncles, and
cousins are not eligible.)
The Legions and Auxiliaries contributing are Clermont,
Elgin, Hawkeye, Wadena and West Union.
The application deadline is April 15, 2016.
There will also be Merit Awards from the Fourth District
American Legion Auxiliary for high school seniors or students enrolled in college. (Aunts, uncles, and cousins of veterans are not eligible.) Amounts depend on collection totals.
The minimum award will be $200.
The deadline is March 15, 2016.
The Iowa Department of the American Legion Auxiliary is
offering several Merit Awards to high school seniors or students currently enrolled in college.
A medical training Merit Award is available for $500; an
educator training Merit Award, $500; several Department
Merit Awards, $500 each and several Past President’s Merit
Awards, $500 each (the number awarded will be determined
by contributions received).
An applicant must be a veteran, or the parent, spouse,
widow, son, daughter, grandchild, great-grandchild or greatgreat-grandchild of a veteran and a resident of Iowa. Adopted
and stepchildren are also eligible. (Aunts, uncles, and cousins
are not eligible.) Any student who is currently enrolled in college or will be a college student in the coming year is eligible.
The deadline is June 1, 2016.
Applications for any of the above awards may be obtained
at the North Fayette Valley High School guidance counselor’s
office.
Other awards available are Spirit of Youth for Junior
Auxiliary members, Girl Scout Achievement Award, Samsung
Awards, National President’s Award, Eagle Scout of the Year
Award, Nontraditional Student Award, Legion Baseball
Awards and several others. Amounts vary between $500 and
$10,000 each. For more information, eligibility rules, and applications, go to the following websites: www.ALAforVeterans.
org or www.ialegion.org/ala.

NEI 4-H judges training
From communications
to agriculture and natural
resources, northeast Iowa
4-H fair judges and those
considering being 4-H
judges will be trained
from 8:45 a.m. to 3:30
p.m. Saturday, Feb.
20, at First United
Methodist
Church
in New Hampton.
Training will be offered in selected project fields to prepare
for 2016 county and
state fair contests.
Registration will
be open from 8:30 to
8:45 a.m. that morning with preregistration required to secure adequate materials and a lunch reservation. The training
will cost $45.
A
registration
form can be downloaded at http://www.
extension.iastate.
edu/4h/judgestraining.
New judges are
needed in the counties that represent
northeast Iowa. The
specialized
judges’
training
prepares
the adult evaluators

Wartburg College in
Waverly has recognized the
following area students who
were named the 2015 Fall
Term Dean’s List:
Hawkeye
–
Molly
Schmitt and Jenna Winter;
Maynard – Tara Pape;
Sumner – Blake Meyer
and Ashley Reynolds;
Waucoma – Noelle
Berst;
West Union – Bailey
Moss, Jordan Schmitt, and
Whitney Stahr.

in subject matter, rules and
standards for the upcoming
4-H fair season.

Area youth in grades
four through seven are invited to participate in the West
Union Knights of Columbus’
annual Spelling Bee.
The Bee will be held
Tuesday, Feb. 9, at North
Fayette Valley High School in
West Union with registration
at 6:30 p.m. and the competition starting at 7 p.m.
The word lists and rules
are available at www.iowakofc.org/page/spelling-bee.
For more information, please contact Kent
McElvania at (563) 425-5285
or [email protected].

4-H members who met with Susie Anderson (center) include (l-r) Uriah Williams, Trevor
Moser, Barbara Schwickerath, Rachel Darnall and Jocelyn Kuker. Anderson discussed “7
Tips for Keeping Safe While Traveling” as the 4-H Citizenship program youth prepare for a
trip to Washington, D.C.

4-H grows awareness with safe travel tips
A delegation of 32 4-H members and 18
adults will be traveling to Washington, D.C.,
soon. In preparing for safe travel and fiscal
responsibility, the regional 4-H Citizenship
group met on Sunday, Jan. 24, to hear directly
from a 4-H alumna who has experienced 4-H
travels personally.
The group welcomed Susie Anderson,
business banking administrator with First
Citizens Bank in New Hampton. Susie grew
up as a 4-H member in Howard County. She
has served as a 4-H volunteer, as an elected
official on the Chickasaw County Extension
Council, and also served on the Regional
Extension Council with ISU Extension and
Outreach.
Anderson reviewed the “7 Tips for

Hawkeye
blood drive on
Monday
Those wishing to help
save lives are encouraged to
participate in the Monday,
Feb. 8, community blood
drive to be held from 2:305:30 p.m. at the Hawkeye
Community
Center
in
Hawkeye.
It’s easy and painless
and only takes about an hour
of your time – well worth it
when you know you are saving lives!
Regular donors are
urged to participate and encouraged to bring along potential new donors. All are
welcome.
Remember to eat a good
meal and drink plenty of
water before donating, and
bring ID with you.
For more information or
to set up an appointment to
donate, please call (800) 2874903 or go online to lifeservebloodcenter.org.

Keeping Safe While Traveling,” explained
travel money options, shared examples of
personal money holders, and provided information to secure financial processes in case of
an emergency.
More than 45 4-H youth and their parents from Chickasaw, Clayton and Fayette
counties participated in the Jan. 24 program.
This group of 4-H’ers are part of a two-year
4-H Citizenship Program with ISU Extension
& Outreach.
For more information on joining 4-H
or learning more about the 4-H Citizenship
Project, please contact the Fayette County
Extension Office at 563-425-3331.

‘Ag in the Classroom’ workshop
Fayette County Farm
Bureau and the Iowa
Agriculture
Literacy
Foundation have partnered
with Iowa’s Dairy Center on
Northeast Iowa Community
College’s campus in Calmar
to host a free “Agriculture
in the Classroom – County
Contacts Workshop” on
Friday, Feb. 12.
An optional 9 a.m. tour
of NICC’s robotic dairy operation will be held before the
workshop begins at 10 a.m. at
Iowa’s Dairy Center on Hwy.
150 just south of Calmar. The
workshop will conclude at 2
p.m.

Fellowship opportunity
The Delta Kappa Gamma
Society’s Phi Chapter of
Buchanan and Fayette counties will be awarding the Dr.
Louise P. Herring teaching
fellowship to an outstanding
scholar or teacher in the education field seeking to further
his or her education in the
field of education.
The applicant must be
presently teaching in a school
in Buchanan or Fayette counties or reside in one of these
counties. Applicant must
have completed undergraduate studies as an education
major and, as the recipient,
be willing to teach three
years following completion
of degree. The approximate
amount of the fellowship is
$3000.
To apply, the applicant
must complete the current
formal application, attach a
copy of university transcripts
of undergraduate and graduate work, and also include
three letters of recommendation. All materials must be
received by March 1.
Applications and more
information pertaining to
the fellowship may be found
at the following website:
http://lphfellowshipweebly.
com.
Completed
applications must resubmitted to
Melissa Johnston by mail at

7109 Eagle Road, Clermont
IA 52135 or at [email protected]; Dr. Billie
Cowley by mail at P.O. Box
71, Fayette IA 52142 or at
[email protected]; or
Kay Kent by mail at 19214 V
Avenue, Hawkeye IA 52147
or at [email protected].

WC to host
blood drive

West Central High
School in Maynard will host
a community blood drive on
Wednesday, Feb. 17, in the
school gym. Donations will
be accepted from 1 p.m. to
5:30 p.m.
All regular donors are
urged to participate, and
potential new donors are
encouraged to give it a try!
It’s easy and painless, and it
takes only an hour of your
time.
Donors are reminded to
eat a good meal and drink
plenty of water before donating. Also, please remember
to bring ID with you when
you come to donate.
For more information or
to make an appointment to
donate, please call (800) 2874903 or go online to lifeservebloodcenter.org.
Sign up to save a life today!

Lunch will be provided.
Come and meet other
“Ag in the Classroom” contacts from northeast Iowa!
Participants will work together to brainstorm and develop creative and fun ideas
to implement agriculture education in our area schools.
You’ll leave with ready-touse lessons information and
multiple resources to help
encourage agriculture interest in local youth.
Who is invited? Those
currently involved in county

AITC programs and those
interested in learning more
are encouraged to attend!
This is a great opportunity to
share your farming experiences with our future generations.
If you would like to be
part of this free program,
please contact the Farm
Bureau office in Fayette at
(563) 425-3383 or email: [email protected].
RSVP is requested by
Monday, Feb. 8.

Tax Time Sale!
‘10 Chevy Traverse LT, silver, 120K ....$9,900
‘10 Ford Ranger, white, 111K ............$7,900
‘08 Chevy Impala, red, 83K ...............$8,900
‘07 Mazda CX-7, maroon, 99K ..........$7,900
‘06 Chevy Equinox, gray, 92K............$6,900
‘05 Hyundai Elantra, black, 150K.......$2,300
‘05 Dodge Ram Crew 1500, gold ......$7,900
‘05 Mercury Montego, tan, 183K ......$4,900
‘05 Ford Taurus, blue, 175K...............$2,900
‘04 Ford F150, red, 165K...................$6,900
‘04 Ford Expedition, black, 159K ......$5,900
‘04 Buick Regal, silver, 185K ..............$4,000
‘04 Oldsmobile Alero, silver, 134K ....$2,900
‘01 Chevy Impala, blue, 143K ...........$3,500
‘01 Chrysler Concord, tan, 176K .......$2,900
‘00 Chevy Monte Carlo, green,122K .$3,900
‘99 Ford F250 SD EXT Diesel, white .$7,500
‘99 Chrysler Sebring Convert., red ....$1,500
‘98 Chevy Lumina, blue, 108K ...........$1,900
‘97 Chevy Lumina, maroon, 122K .....$1,900
‘12 Carry-on trailer 5x8 ......................$650
‘07 Teske Trailer 4x6 ..........................$500
‘03 Ford Ranger, green, 114K ...........$3,900
We also can locate that special vehicle you are looking for!

Call us for all your Tire Quotes!
We also have USED TIRES - Call for sizing!

CAR WASH IS OPEN!

Jay’s Automotive
& Car Wash
902 Hwy. 150 South, WEST UNION 563-422-5233
Jay’s offers complete Auto Service & Maintenance.

PUBLIC NOTICE
Form 673

Iowa Department of Management
ASSESSING JURISDICTION:

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING -- PROPOSED BUDGET

Fiscal Year July 1, 2016 - June 30, 2017
Fayette County Assessor
The Conference Board of the above-named Assessing Jurisdiction will conduct a public hearing on the proposed fiscal year budget as follows:
Meeting Date:
Meeting Time:
Meeting Location:
February 18, 2016
5:15 PM
114 N Vine St Assembly Room
At the public hearing any resident or taxpayer may present objections to, or arguments in favor of, any part of the proposed budget. This notice represents a summary of the
supporting detail of receipts and expenditures on file with the Conference Board Clerk. Copies of the Supplemental Budget Detail (Schedule 673-A) will be furnished upon
request.
Clerk's Telephone Number:
Clerk's Name:
PROPOSED BUDGET SUMMARY

563-422-3397
A
FUND
(Use Whole Dollars)
1. Assessment Expense
2. FICA
3. IPERS
4. Emergency
5. Unemployment Comp.
6. Tort Liability
7. TOTAL

B
Expenditures

C

D

FYE 6-30-2015 FYE 6-30-2016 FYE 6-30-2017 Transfers
Actual
Re-estimated
Proposed
Out
431,665
481,731
636,676
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
431,665
481,731
636,676
0
Proposed taxation rate per $1,000 valuation: $

Ali Manson

E
F
G
H
I
Estimated
Estimated
Estimated
Ending Fund Beginning Fund Estimated
Amount
Balance
Balance
Other
Transfers To Be Raised
FY 2017
FY 2017
Receipts
In
By Taxation
114,856
169,607
18,870
0
563,055
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
114,856
169,607
18,870
0
563,055
0.58704

Published in The Fayette County Union February 3, 2016

Wednesday, February 3, 2016/The Fayette County Union A-9

OBITUARIES
Services pending
David Anthony, 50, of West Union, formerly of Fayette,
died Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016, at his home in West Union.
Arrangements are pending at Becker-Milnes Funeral
Home in Fayette.
For further information, please check www.beckermilnesrettig.com or call (563) 578-3451.

Funeral Mass celebrated
in Clermont
David “Pete” Woodson,
Clermont Iowa passed away
January 25, 2016 at Palmer
Lutheran Health Center in
West Union, Iowa after a long
battle with cancer.
David Franklin, the son
of Howard and LaVaune
(Miller) Woodson, was born
February 4, 1939 in West
Union, Iowa.
He graduated from the
West Union High School in
1957. Out of high school,
Pete was employed with the
Fayette County Road Department.
Pete was united in marriage with MaryAnn Scheidel
on September 17, 1960 at the St. Francis De Sales Catholic
Church in Ossian, Iowa.
From 1965-1970 Pete tried his hand at farming, but soon
realized he was born to move dirt. In 1972, he started working for Reilly Construction. He had great pride in being part
of statewide projects along interstate I-380, I-330, and Volga
Lake. In 1990, Pete went back to work for Fayette County
and retired in 2001 after teaching many young men the ropes.
Lehmann Rock and Lime and West Union Trenching kept
him busy up to the summer of 2014.
Pete was a member of the St. Peter’s Catholic Church.
Pete enjoyed spending time with his family and friends; visiting old buddies at the Lake of the Ozarks, fishing his favorite
spot down in the “Gulch,” restoring his 1947 Ford tractor, and
spending time, many, many years at the Mississippi River.
Pete is survived by his wife, MaryAnn, of 55 years, of
Clermont, Iowa; sons, Mike of Eldorado, and Lee (Christine)
of Ossian; daughters, Sarah (Bruce) Lehmann of Clermont;
and Janice (Chris) Gordon of Maynard; six grandchildren, Blaine and Kyle Woodson of Ossian; Ryin and Payten
Lehmann of Clermont; and Dustin and Aaliyah Gordon of
Maynard; one sister-in-law, Joan (Tom, his favorite brotherin-law) Bryson of Northville, Michigan; and many nieces and
nephews.
Pete was preceded in death by his parents; grandson,
Kelby Lehmann; and niece, Donna (Scheidel) Johnson.
Visitation was on Thursday, January 28, 2016 from 4-7
pm at St. Peter Catholic Church, Clermont, Iowa with a 7:00
pm Scripture Service. There was also a one hour visitation before Mass at the church on Friday.
Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 11:00 am
on Friday, January 29, 2016 at St. Peter Catholic Church,
Clermont, Iowa with Rev. Dale Rausch as the Celebrant.
Inurnment will be held at a later date at St. Peter Catholic
Church Cemetery, Clermont, Iowa.
Schutte-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service,
Clermont, Iowa helped the family with the arrangements.
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West Union Decorah
Monument Memorial
Company Company
126 W. Franklin St.
Hwy. 56 E
West Union
(800) 404-8670

215 Washington
Street
Decorah
(800) 634-6653

Mass of Christian Burial
celebrated for former W.U. mayor
Merlin Paul Dunt, 86,
of West Union, Iowa passed
away on Tuesday, January
26, 2016, at Palmer Lutheran
Health Center in West
Union. 
Merlin, son of William
and Agnes (Nemmers) Dunt,
was born in Cresco, Iowa, on
May 21, 1929. 
He graduated from
Assumption High School in
1948. 
Merlin married Marjorie Quinn in Cresco in 1950, and
together they raised eight children. 
He was united in marriage with Nancy Neuroth on
February 11, 1989, at Bethel Presbyterian Church, West
Union.
Merlin served in the Army in Korea from 1951 to 1953. 
He worked for Interstate Power Company for 42 years. 
He was a member of the West Union Jaycees, a member
of the West Union Volunteer Fire Dept. for 37 years, was on
the school board, and proudly served as mayor of West Union
for 14 years. He was also a member of American Legion Post
15, and he volunteered at the West Union Rec Center mowing
the lawn. 
Merlin loved West Union and was on the original task
force for West Union to become a Main Street Community.
Merlin loved to stay busy.  He loved fishing, enjoyed
wood projects, and doing Word Find books. He was also a
rock hound and a collector of many things – rocks, marbles,
insulators, watches and knives, to name a few. 
He especially loved spending time with family and
friends, laughing and having fun, and his favorite thing was
riding around in the Jeep with his best buddy, Charlie.
Merlin is survived by his wife, Nancy; eight children,
Jack (Sue) Dunt of Washoe Valley, Nev., Mary Buenzow of
Waseca, Minn., Bill (Joyce) Dunt of Sun Prairie, Wis., Brian
(Kathy) Dunt of West Union, Steve (Linda) Dunt of Ossian,
Dean (Jana) Dunt of Urbandale, Karen Kime of Sac City, and
Ron (Krista) Dunt of Hampton; one sister, Maxine Davis of
Spencer; 20 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren, sistersand brothers-in-law Dave and Julie Aanes, and Kenny and
Patti Mittelstadt; several nieces, nephews,  cousins; and a host
of friends.
Merlin was preceded in death by his parents; a brother,
Kenneth, and his wife, Delores Dunt; and a brother-in-law,
Ben Davis.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 10:30 a.m.
on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016, at Holy Name Catholic Church in
West Union with a visitation one hour prior to service time at
Burnham-Wood & S.K. Rogers Funeral Home in West Union. 
A public visitation was held 4-8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 29, at
Burnham-Wood & S.K. Rogers Funeral Home in West Union.
Burnham-Wood & S.K. Rogers Funeral Home of West
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Union was in charge of arrangements.

‘Hope for Recovery’ course
on mental illness
Mental illness affects the
whole family, not just the one
with the diagnosis. No one is
ever ready for the arrival of
mental illness in a loved one.
Family members can often
feel overwhelmed as they try
to learn more about the illness, treatment options, and
how to adjust to this new reality in their lives.
NAMI
(National
Alliance on Mental Illness) of
Northeast Iowa is presenting
a free one-day course, “Hope
for Recovery,” designed for
family members who have a
loved one dealing with mental illness. The course is also
open to the general public.
The course will be held
from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on a
Saturday at two northeastern
Iowa locations:
Feb. 13 at Bethany
Lutheran Church, 307 3rd St.

NE in Elkader;
Feb. 20 at Zion Lutheran
Church, 402 E. Charles St. in
Oelwein.
Participants will learn
about types of mental illnesses, treatments and recovery, coping strategies, communication tools, the mental
health system, and local resources.
Preregistration is required and can be done up
through the day before the
event, either by phone or online at
Hope4Recover yNEiowa2.
eventbrite.com.
For more information
or to register for either day
of this course, call Susan
Friedrich at (563) 422-7882.
Although there is no
charge for the course, participants are asked to bring a
sack lunch.

CHURCH DIRECTORY
Redeemer Lutheran Church
Corner of Hwy. 18 & 150,
West Union
Rusty Phillips, Pastor
Sun., February 7 - No
Sunday School; Worship service, 9 a.m. with annual meeting and potluck to follow
Zion Lutheran Church
West Union
Church Office, 422-3295
Sundays - Worship, 8
a.m. with Rev. Ron Roberts;
Fellowship, 10 a.m.; Sunday
School, 9:20 a.m.-10:15 a.m.

St. Peter’s Catholic
Clermont
Rev. Jim Brokman, pastor
Rev. Dale Rausch,
Sacramental Priest
Sundays - Mass, 8:30 a.m.
CrossFire Church
Leslie White, pastor
Sundays - Bible classes for
all ages, 9:30 a.m.; Worship,
10:30 a.m. with potluck 3rd
Sunday/month to follow;
Evening Service/Study, 6:30
p.m.
Wednesdays - Narcotics
Anonymous meets in basement, 7 p.m.
Thursdays - “Celebrate
Recovery,” (separate men’s and
women’s groups) 7:30 p.m.
Hawkeye
Seventh-day Adventist
Church
Pastor Mark Lukeish
(319) 504-9325
Service times: Saturday Bible Study groups, all ages,
9:30 a.m.; Worship and singing, 10:55 a.m.
Fayette Community Church
Pastor Andy Sayer
207 W. State Street
Church Office, 425-355
Sundays - (small groups
for all ages), 9 a.m.; Worship,
10:20 a.m.
Wednesdays - Free Family
Supper, 5:30-6 p.m.; Kidz’
Zone (ages 5-5th grades),6-7
p.m.
Identify (grades 6-12), 6-7:30
p.m.

Holy Name Church
Rev. Jim Brokman, Pastor
Rev. Dale Rausch,
Sacramental Priest
Saturday - Mass, 5 p.m.
Sunday - Mass, 10 a.m.
Arlington United Methodist
Church
590 Main Street, Arlington
Julie Ahrens, pastor
Sundays - Worship, 10:30
a.m.
Volga United Methodist
Church
306 Washington Street, Volga
Julie Ahrens, pastor
Worship, 9 a.m.
St. Peter (Richfield)
Rural Sumner
St. John (Stapleton)
Rural Waucoma
Rev. Wayne Ellingson, Pastor
Irmgard Ellingson,
Lay Minister
Wed., Feb. 3 - Conf. at St.
Peter, 6:30 p.m.; Sarah Circle,
7:30 p.m.
Sun., Feb. 7 - St. Peter’s,
Worship, 9 a.m.; S.S., 10 a.m.;
St. John’s, S.S., 9:30 a.m.;
Worship, 10:30 a.m.
Trinity Lutheran
Interim Pastor David Nelson
116 W. Wilbur St., Hawkeye
Ph. (563) 427-3358
Sunday - Worship, 10 a.m.
St. John Lutheran
Arlington
Pastor Margaret Yackel-Juleen
Sundays - Worship, 8:30
a.m.; S.S., 9:30 a.m.
First United Methodist
Fayette
Pastor Mee Kang
Sundays - Worship, 8:45
a.m. ; Adult S.S, 9:50 a.m.
East Clermont Lutheran
Pastor Ron Roberts
Wed., Feb. 3 - Conf. 3 p.m.;
WELCA at church, 1 p.m.
Sun., Feb. 7 - S.S., 9 a.m.;
Worship with Holy Comm.,
10 a.m.

Obituaries are now printed unedited as they are
received from the funeral home/families.

First Baptist
West Union
Church (563) 422-5663
Cell (563) 518-106
Pastor A.A. “Rip” Baillargeon
Sundays - Worship, 9 a.m.;
S.S., 10 a.m.
First Wednesday of the
month - Ladies’ Mission
Society, 1:30 p.m.
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic
Fayette
Rev. Jim Brokman, pastor
Sundays - Mass, 10:30 a.m.
Episcopal
Church of the Saviour
Clermont
Sundays - Worship,
10:30 a.m.
2nd & 4th Sundays Communion

Hawkeye and Alpha UMC
Sun. - Alpha, 9 a.m.
United Methodist
West Union
Pastor Christopher Ebbers
Wed., - Worship, 6 p.m.;
Praise Band, 7 p.m.; Chancel
Choir, 8 p.m.
Sun., - S.S., 9 a.m.; Worship,
10:15 a.m.
Church of Christ
Arlington
Scott Hall, pastor
Sundays - S.S., 9:15 a.m.;
Worship, 10:30 a.m.
The Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-Day Saints
Fayette Branch
509 W. Water St., Fayette
Sunday - 9 a.m.
Elgin & Highland Lutheran
Communion on 1st & 3rd
Sundays
Wed., Feb. 3 - Choir, 7 p.m.
Thurs., Feb. 4 - Elgin ELCA,
7 p.m.
Sun., Feb. 7 - Elgin Com.
Serv., 9 a.m.; S.S., 9:45
a.m.; Fellowship, 9:45 a.m.;
Highland Com. Sev., 10:30
a.m.

St. Paul’s
United Methodist Church
Elgin
Pastor Mee Kang
Sunday - Worship, 10:45
a.m.
First Baptist
Elgin
Pastor Lee Boleyn
Ph. 426-5272
Sundays - Discipleship
Hour, 9 a.m.; Worship, 10:15
a.m.
Wednesdays - Awana,
TREK and Journey, 6:30 p.m.
Bethel Presbyterian
West Union
Rev. Ronald Wilson,
Interim pastor
Wed.- Afternoon Circle,
1:30 p.m.
Sun. - Worship, 10 a.m.;
Coffee Fellowship, 11 a.m.
West Clermont Lutheran
Wed. - Choir, 7 p.m.
Sun. - Worship, 9:30 a.m.;
Coffee & Fellowship, S.S.,
10:30 a.m.
Bethany Lutheran
Rural West Union
Pastor Marshall Nessa
Wednesdays - Bible Study &
Prayer, 7 p.m.
Sundays - S.S. for all
ages, 9:30 a.m.; Worship, 10:30
a.m.; FLIGHT youth group, 6
p.m.
Illyria Community Church
Pam Reinig, pastor
Sunday - Worship, 10:45
a.m.
Ossian-Stavanger Lutheran
Rev. Wayne Ellingson, pastor
Wed. - Confirmation, 6 p.m.
Sun., - Ossian Worship, 8:30
a.m.; S.S. & C.H., 9:45 a.m.;
Stavanger Worship, 10 a.m.;
S.S. & C.F., 8:45 a.m.

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Yearous services held
Monday at Illyria
Alo Roberta Yearous,
101, of Elgin, Iowa died
Wednesday, January 27, 2016
at Good Samaritan Society,
Postville, Iowa.
Alo Roberta was born
on January 29, 1914 to Floyd
and Hattie (Kerr) Patterson
on the Medberry farm on
Hwy 56 in Fayette County,
Iowa.
She graduated from
Volga City High School in
1932. After graduating, Alo
hired out for housekeeping.
On December 24, 1938 Alo was united in marriage with
William George Yearous in Waterloo, Iowa. Together they
farmed from 1945 until 1973. After retiring they moved Elgin.
Alo is survived by her children, Harlan (Jackie) Yearous
of St. Joseph, Michigan and Sharon (Dwight) Greenwood of
Holton, Michigan; six grandchildren, John (Kari) Yearous,
Sommer (Chris) Dockery, Christel (Todd) Seemann, Tara
(Jeff ) Doukasian, Heidi (Jaymie) Hext and Daniel Greenwood;
20 great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter; one sister, Darlene (Louis) Halverson of Stoughton,
Wisconsin; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Alo was preceded in death by her husband, William; son,
Forrest “Lyle” Yearous in 1996; her parents, Floyd and Hattie
Kerr; brothers, Lyle Patterson, Floyd Patterson Jr. and Dale
Patterson; and one sister, Ella Nora Whittenbaugh.
Visitation was on Sunday, January 31, 2016 from 2-5
pm at Leonard-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service,
Elgin, Iowa and one hour before services at the church on
Monday.
Funeral Service was at 10:30 am on Monday, February 1,
2016 at Illyria Community Church, Elgin, Iowa with Rev. Pam
Reinig as the Officiant.
Burial followed in the Elgin Cemetery, Elgin, Iowa.
Leonard-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service,
Elgin, Iowa helped the family with the arrangements.
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Funeral set for Friday
in Randalia

Harry James “Jim” Anderson, 80, of Sumner, formerly
of Hawkeye, died Saturday, January
30, 2016, at Community Memorial
Hospital in Sumner.
Funeral Services will be held at
United Methodist Church in Randalia
on February 5, 2016, at 10:30 a.m.
Interment will follow at Dunham
Grove Cemetery with military rites by
Arnold-Rogers Post #312, American
Legion of Hawkeye.
Friends may call from 4:00 p.m.
to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, February 4,
at Becker-Milnes Funeral Home in
Hawkeye and for one hour preceding services at the church
on Friday.
Online condolences may be left at www.beckermilnesrettig.com.
Jim Anderson, son of Harry LaVern and Cecil Mae
(Appleman) Anderson, was born May 11, 1935, at the family
farm in rural Hawkeye.
He was baptized at the United Methodist Church in
Randalia and received his education in the Randalia Schools.
He served in the United States Army from 1957 to 1960
during the Korean conflict.
On September 3, 1960 he was united in marriage with
Nadine Poulson Lagerquist in Hannibal, Missouri. The couple farmed near Hawkeye for many years, retiring in the mid
1990’s.
Jim enjoyed camping, reading, and listening to blue
grass music.
Jim is survived by his wife, Nadine of Sumner; one
daughter, Joanne (Don) Ede of Maynard; one son, Philip
Lagerquist of Iowa Falls; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren; one brother,
Earl (Jacquie) Anderson of Hawkeye, three sisters, Faye Latta
of Virginia, Margaret Vargason of Texas, and Mavis Kimbrell
of Georgia.
In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by
a son, Jack Anderson; a daughter, Kathy Wiedner, three infant children; and four brothers, Robert, Roy, Arthur,
and David Anderson.
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St. Peter Lutheran
Eldorado
Pastor Virginia Olson
Communion on the 2nd &
last Sundays
Wed. - Confirmation, 6 p.m.
Sun. - S.S., 9 a.m.; worship,
9:30 a.m.
Wadena Community
Church
Rusty Phillips, pastor
Sunday - Bible Study, 9:30
a.m.; Coffee, 10 a.m.; Worship,
11 a.m.
Oratory of
Our Lady of Walsingham
(Anglican/Episcopal Rite)
409 West Elm Street
The Rt. Rev. Terry Lee
Landsgaard,
Priest-in-Charge
Saturday Mass, 9:15 a.m.
Holy Day Masses: Call for
information (563) 422-3758
Faith Bible Fellowship
Evangelical Free Church
Pastor Dan Doebel
P.O. Box 106, West Union
563-210-5347
Office: 342 E. Bradford
(Meeting at NFV Library)
Sunday worship, 10 a.m.
Randalia & Union
United Methodist churches
Pastor Johnny Tucker
Sundays
Randalia - Worship, 9 a.m.
Union - Sunday School, 9
a.m.; Worship, 10 a.m.
Grace Lutheran Church
Missouri Synod
Fayette
Rev. Herbert C. Mueller III
Sundays - Divine Service
or Matins, 8 a.m.; Bible Class,
9 a.m.
St. Peter Lutheran Church
Missouri Synod
Westgate
Rev. Herbert C. Mueller III
Sundays - Bible Class and
S.S., 9 a.m.; Divine Service or
Matins, 10 a.m.

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Miracles can and
do happen
By the Rt. Rev. Terry Landsgaard
Oratory of Our Lady of Walsingham Church,
West Union
We have all been to weddings.  Some of you
may have had a wedding and all the troubles of seeing that the preparations
have been made to make
the day a success.  The ceremony takes preparation,
but the bigger preparations
involve the place of the reception, getting the food
ordered or made, making sure there is plenty to
drink, that the attendants
know their jobs, and that
the host and hostess of the
reception have everything
they need to keep things
running smoothly. As some of you know, there is
always some sort of problem that has to be taken
care of at the last minute. 
Well, we aren’t the only ones who have had
problems with a wedding. 
The Gospel talks about a couple that ran out of
wine at their wedding. Can you imagine the embarrassment of the couple and the worry of the host/
steward of the wedding when the wine ran out? 
Jesus was at the wedding in Cana with his disciples and Mary, His mother. Mary, having had a
wedding herself, noticed that the wine had run out
and mentioned it to Jesus. Jesus hadn’t really started
His ministry and wasn’t really ready or prepared to
reveal Himself and His ministry. However, to keep
His mother quiet and save the couple from embarrassment, He performed His first miracle of changing water into wine. Jesus did it so quietly that no
one but the wedding staff knew what had happened
to the water. From that time forward, Jesus’ ministry spread.
Now, it is our turn to spread the Good News
of Our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.  Miracles
can and do happen. People are still converted and
saved. Sins are still forgiven. Miracles can and do
happen right here and now, regardless of age or infirmity.
So, keep talking about Jesus and what He has
done for you and those you know! You will see results.

A-10 Wednesday, February 3, 2016/The Fayette County Union

COURT NEWS

LAW ENFORCEMENT
Probation violation
On Monday, Jan. 25, a Fayette County deputy served two
arrest warrants on Joshua Steinbronn, 30, of Westgate for probation violation.
He was being held in the Fayette County Law Enforcement
Center on $7,500 bond.

OWI, first offense
On Wednesday, Jan. 27, at approximately 10 p.m., the
Fayette County Sheriff ’s Office was informed of a vehicle in
the ditch in the 6000 block of Echo Valley Road approximately six miles east of West Union.
Upon deputies’ arrival, the vehicle was found on its side
and the driver was temporarily trapped.
After further investigation by the deputy, it was determined that Angela Hendrickson, 48, of West Union was driving a white 2011 Chevrolet Traverse LT eastbound when she
lost control on ice/snow-covered roadway.
The vehicle sustained approximately $1500 in damage,
but no injuries were reported.
Hendrickson was arrested for operating while intoxicated, first offense (a serious misdemeanor), and she was
transported to the Fayette County Law Enforcement Center
to await an initial appearance.

Sexual abuse in the 2nd degree
On Friday, Jan. 29, Rocael GarciaHernandez, 29, of rural Wadena surrendered himself to the Fayette County Sheriff ’s
Office. He was wanted out of Dubuque
County on the charge of sexual abuse in the
second degree.
Garcia-Hernandez was held in the
Fayette County Law Enforcement Center
without bond pending an appearance before
a magistrate.  

Turns self in
On Thursday, Jan. 28, Hilary Upton,
30, of Clermont turned herself in to the
Fayette County Sheriff ’s Office. She was
wanted on a Fayette County warrant for
child endangerment.
Upton was held in the Fayette County
Law Enforcement Center on $2000 bond.

CLASSIFIED
Transit Dispatcher
Part-time position (20 hrs/week) based in Decorah. Responsible to
receive and professionally communicate information, answer phones
and perform office setting functions. Will provide a variety of public
transit information to passengers, drivers and the general public. Must
also complete accurate data entry and record keeping. Requirements
include HS Diploma/GED, extensive computer and customer service
skills with 2 years related experience.
*Must pass pre-employment drug screen and criminal history check*

For applicaon and job descripon, visit www.neicac.org. To request
applicaons to be mailed, email [email protected] or call 563-387-4911.
Completed applicaons must be submied no later than 2/19/16.
NEICAC is an EOE. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon
request for individuals with disabilities.

NORTHEAST IOWA COMMUNITY ACTION CORPORATION

FARM RETIREMENT
AUCTION
Sat. Feb. 13, 10:30 a.m.

Jim & Pat Grimm, 10316 N Ave., Maynard, IA
563-920-7590
‘09 JD 9670STS combine, 1015 engine hours;
‘12 JD 608C 8RN CH; ‘09 JD 630F Flex HD;
2 HD trailers; ‘02 JD 9220 4x4, 2900 hours;
‘80 JD 4640 8580 hours; ‘68 JD 4020 D; ‘13 Kuhn
Krause 4850 Dominator, 15’; ‘11 Krause 5635 42’
FC; ‘07 JD 1770 NT 16R planter; PFM 520-284
rock picker; Brent 672 grain cart; augers and misc.
machinery; ‘00 IH 9100 Semi, day cab, 491K;
‘05 30’ steel hopper trailer; ‘94 Ford feed truck
with 10-ton alum. box; ‘88 IH 1900 Semi, day cab;
‘91 Barrett 38’ aluminum livestock trailer;
‘96 SC 26’ aluminum livestock trailer.
THIS IS A GOOD, CLEAN LINE OF MACHINERY!

Sweeney Auction Service, Waukon, IA

563-568-2464

www.sweeneyauctionservice.com

PUBLIC NOTICE

Published in The Fayette County Union February 3, 2016.

January 21-27, 2016

SMALL CLAIMS
Brunkan Equipment
(Worthington, IA) v. Anderson,
Eric Norman (Elgin, IA): Small
Claims; Order for Judgement.
Marine Credit Union (Decorah,
IA) v. Boney, Talana
(Clermont, IA): Small Claims;
Order for Judgement.
Midland Funding LLC (NA) v.
Cook, Kevin Allen (Oelwein,
IA): Small Claims; Order for
Judgement.
Midland Funding LLC c/o
Pech., Hughes & McDo.
(Cedar Rapids, IA) v. Ericson,
Nicholas Glenn (Oelwein,
IA): Small Claims; Order for
Judgement.
Veridian Credit Union
(Waterloo, IA) v. Mihall, John
(Oelwein, IA): Small Claims.
Veridian Credit Union
(Waterloo, IA) v. Aylsworth,
Mariah Jean (West Union, IA):
Small Claims.
Veridian Credit Union
(Waterloo, IA) v. Bennington,
Terry L. (Oelwein, IA): Small
Claims.
H&R Accounts Inc. (Moline,
IL) v. Schulmeister Jr., Robert
Paul (Oelwein, IA): Small
Claims.
Midland Funding LLC c/o
Pech., Hughes & McDo. (Cedar
Rapids, IA) v. Duart, Wayne
Lee (Oelwein, IA): Small
Claims.
Veridian Credit Union
(Waterloo, IA) v. Mendoza
Teynor, Sierra Marie (Oelwein,
IA): Small Claims.
CRIMINAL CASES
Block, James Ryan (West Union,
IA): Aggravated Misdemeanor;
Hearing for Initial Appearance
filed (2).
Steinbronn, Joshua Raymond
(Westgate, IA): Aggravated
Misdemeanor; Probation
Revocation filed, Hearing for
Initial Appearance filed.
Baird, James Logan (Oelwein,
IA): Aggravated Misdemeanor;
Probation Revocation filed.
Voshell, Mikeala Lynn (Oelwein,
IA): Aggravated Misdemeanor;
Hearing for Initial Appearance
filed, Order for Probation
Revocation filed.
Lehman, Danielle Leora
(Brandon, IA): Aggravated
Misdemeanor; Motion for
Continuance filed.
Konicek, Jessica Lynn (Cedar
Rapids, IA): Aggravated
Misdemeanor; Order of
Arraignment filed.
Bushaw, Harley David
(Arlington, IA): Aggravated
Misdemeanor; Order of
Arraignment filed.
Jorgensen, Tina Louise
(Havelock, IA): Felony; Order
for Probation Revocation filed.
Klein, Felicia Mae (Hazleton,
IA): Felony; Notice of Appeal
filed, Order of Disposition filed.
Steinbronn, Joshua Raymond
(Westgate, IA): Felony;
Probation Revocation filed,
Hearing for Initial Appearance
filed.
Schultz Jr., Harry Edward
(Oelwein, IA): Felony; Order of
Disposition filed.
Bennett, Lucas Doyle (Oelwein,
IA): Felony; Motion for
Continuance filed.
MacInnis, Mark Thomas (West
Union, IA): Felony; Order of
Arraignment filed.
Woods, Jeffery Richard
(Rockwell, IA): Felony; Trial
Information filed, Order for
Arraignment filed.
Farmer, Brett Matthew
(Waucoma, IA): Felony;
Hearing for Initial Appearance
filed.
Conner, Connie Jean (Fayette,
IA): Felony; Hearing for Initial
Appearance filed.
Latham, Brian Jon (Waterloo,
IA): Felony; Criminal
Complaint filed (2), Hearing for
Initial Appearance filed.
Cornwell, Myles Jeffrey (Fort
Dodge, IA): Felony; Criminal
Complaint filed, Hearing for
Initial Appearance filed.
Larson Jr., Jeremiah Junior
William (Oelwein, IA): Felony;
Criminal Complaint filed,
Hearing for Initial Appearance
filed.
Wells, Matthew David
(Independence, IA): Felony;
Criminal Complaint filed.
McTaggart, Matthew Allen
(West Union, IA): Simple
Misdemeanor; Hearing for
Initial Appearance filed.
Schultz Jr., Harry Edward
(Oelwein, IA): Simple

Misdemeanor; Motion
to Dismiss filed, Order of
Disposition filed.
Tielebein, Melinda Ann
(Hazleton, IA): Simple
Misdemeanor; Order of
Disposition filed.
Childers, Victor Raymond
(Aurora, IA): Simple
Misdemeanor; Motion for
Continuance filed.
Devolt, Sara Luanne
(West Union, IA): Simple
Misdemeanor; Order Setting
Trial filed.
Kleppe, Brian Lee (Ossian, IA):
Simple Misdemeanor; Written
Plea of Guilty filed.
Fox, Carrie Jo (Oelwein, IA):
Simple Misdemeanor; Motion
for Continuance filed.
Roepke, Joshua Aaron
(Hazleton, IA): Simple
Misdemeanor; Motion
to Dismiss filed, Order of
Disposition filed.
Morris, Tracy Eugene (Lawler,
IA): Simple Misdemeanor;
Written Plea of Guilty filed.
Marion, Tessa Annette
Rose (Fayette, IA): Simple
Misdemeanor; Order Setting
Trial filed.
Hemesath, Tyler Timothy
(Ossian, IA): Simple
Misdemeanor; Order Setting
Trial filed (2).
Schmitt, Jeffrey Paul (Waterloo,
IA): Simple Misdemeanor;
Written Plea of Guilty filed,
Order of Disposition filed.
Conner, Connie Jean (Fayette,
IA): Simple Misdemeanor;
Hearing for Initial Appearance
filed.
Latham, Brian Jon (Waterloo,
IA): Simple Misdemeanor;
Criminal Complaint filed,
Hearing for Initial Appearance
filed.
Cornwell, Myles Jeffrey
(Fort Dodge, IA): Simple
Misdemeanor; Criminal
Complaint filed (2), Hearing for
Initial Appearance filed.
Larson Jr., Jeremiah Junior
William (Oelwein, IA): Simple
Misdemeanor; Criminal
Complaint filed (2), Hearing for
Initial Appearance filed.
Cratton, Marc Lee (Burlington,
IA): Serious Misdemeanor;
Order of Disposition filed.
Perry, William George (Oelwein,

IA): Serious Misdemeanor;
Order of Arraignment filed.
Nolan, Ryan Patrick (Oelwein,
IA): Serious Misdemeanor;
Order for Arraignment filed,
Trial Information filed.
Miller, Brian Anthony
(Sumner, IA): Serious
Misdemeanor; Order of
Arraignment filed.
McAllister, Jade Marie
(Oelwein, IA): Serious
Misdemeanor; Order of
Arraignment filed.
Childers, Victor Raymond
(Aurora, IA): Serious
Misdemeanor; Order of
Arraignment filed.
Messer, Robert Patrick
(West Union, IA): Serious
Misdemeanor; Hearing for
Initial Appearance filed.
Pendleton, Daniel Jerome
(Waterloo, IA): Serious
Misdemeanor; Order of
Arraignment filed, Trial
Information filed.
Spitzer, Billy Joe (Oelwein, IA):
Serious Misdemeanor; Order
of Disposition filed.
Cratton, Marc Lee (Burlington,
IA): OWI; Order of Disposition
filed.
Anderson, Jerry Dean (St.
Cloud, MN): OWI; Order
Setting Trial filed.
Deaton, Brian Joe (Strawberry
Point, IA): OWI; Trial
Information filed, Order for
Arraignment filed.
Loftsgard, David Ellis
(Maynard, IA): OWI; Trial
Information filed, Order of
Arraignment filed, Order for
Arraignment filed.
Douglas, Paul Thomas
(Fayette, IA): OWI; Criminal
Complaint filed, Hearing for
Initial Appearance filed.
TRAFFIC CHARGES
Robinson, Birdsie Albert
(Plainfield, IA): Failure to yield
to vehicle on right.
Huhe, Timothy Fred (Cresco,
IA): Speeding, 55 or under
zone, 1-5 over.
Alonso Rios, Jorge Luis (Dows,
IA): No valid drivers license.
Wurzer, Kyle Lee (West Union,
IA): Speeding, 55 or under
zone, 1-5 over.

Hepker, Alanna Jo
(Independence, IA): Speeding,
55 or under zone, 1-5 over.
Millard, Laura Lynn
(Quasqueton, IA): No valid
drivers license.
Cole, Corinne Renee (New
Virginia, IA): Speeding, 55 or
under zone, 1-5 over.
Sickels, Colton David (Cedar
Rapids, IA): Speeding, 55 or
under zone, 1-5 over.
Bolin, Teresa Lynn (Waucoma,
IA): Open Container Passenger 21 years old or older.
McClurg, Malenda Faye
(Oelwein, IA): Failure to
provide proof of financial
liability.
Hanson, Bryce William
(Hawkeye, IA): Failure to
maintain control.
Whitson, Sadi Faye (Oelwein,
IA): Operating non-registered
vehicle.
Beau, Dustin Robert
(Independence, IA): Speeding,
55 or under zone, 6-10 over.
Steffans, Cody Lee (West
Union, IA): Operating without
registration card or plate.
Rademacher, Warren Rolfe
(Garnavillo, IA): Maximum
gross weight violation, 40015000; Maximum group axle
weight voilation, 3001-4000;
Maximum group axle weight
violation, 5001-6000.
Roth, Tyler Alan (Waukon, IA):
Speeding, 55 or under zone,
6-10 over.
Clendenen, Madelyn Paige
(Oelwein, IA): Speeding, 55 or
under zone, 11-15 over.
Kruckow, Jeffery Ralph
(Houston, MN): CMV Violation of trip permits; No
Iowa fuel permit.
Kauten, Mary Lu (Fayette, IA):
Speeding, 55 or under zone, 1-5
over.
McIntyre, Brittany Kay
(Oelwein, IA): Driving while
license under suspension.
Woods, Derek Alan (Maynard,
IA): Failure to yield to
pedestrian.
Wakeford, Jodie Marie (Oelwein,
IA): Driving while license under
suspension.
Morris, Tracy Eugene (Lawler,
IA): Failure to maintain control.

PUBLIC NOTICE
West Union, Fayette County, Iowa
Monday, January 18, 2016
The Board of Supervisors of Fayette
County, Iowa, met on Monday, January 18,
2016, at 9:00 o’clock a.m., at the Fayette County
Supervisors’ office.
The meeting was called to order by the
Chairperson, and the roll was called showing the
following Supervisors present and absent:
Present: Jeanine Tellin, Vicki Rowland & Darrel
Dolf
Absent: -NoneMotion was made by Rowland and seconded by Dolf to approve the current agenda. On
roll call, all voted aye, none nay, and the motion
was carried.

Fund Description
01
02
03
04
05
11
13
16
18
20
21
22
23
26
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
39
40
41
43
44
45
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
67
68
69
70
71
73
75
92
97

General Basic
General Supplemental
Rural Services Basic
Rural Services Sup.1
Secondary Road
Co. Government Assist
Debt Service
Joint Disaster Service
Bangs Erad-Brucellois
Township Control
Corporation Control
School Control
Area School Control
Advance Tax Payments
Co.Ag Extension
CoCons LandAcquisiton
Co. Assessor
Motor Vehicle Trust
Use Tax Trust
C
Tax Redemption Trust
Capital Projects Fund
Treasurer Trust Account
Tif Acct
Gilbertson Trust Fund
Conservation R.E.A.P.
Mental Health
Drainage Districts
Assessment Fica
Assessment Ipers
Special Appraisers
Cafeteria Plan
Recorder’s Record Mgt.
Recorder’s E-0Com
Attorney’s Forfeiture
Sheriff ’s Forfeiture
Ag Extension Tort Liab
Ag Extension Unemploy
E-911 Surcharge
E-911
DARE Fund
Canine Fund
Commissary Profit Fund
Driver’s License Trust
Assessment Tort Liability
Health Insurance Fund
Anatomical Gift Account

Motion was made by Dolf and seconded by Rowland to approve the minutes from
Monday, January 11th, 2016 meeting. On roll
call, all voted aye, none nay, and the motion was
carried.
The Board had a discussion regarding the
Compensation Board Recommendations.
Motion was made by Dolf and seconded by Rowland to approve the recommended
wage increases as set by the Compensation
Commission. On roll call, all voted aye, none
nay, and the motion was carried.
The Board had a discussion concerning
funding for grant writing for the courthouse
window replacement project.

Motion was made by Dolf and seconded
by Rowland to approve the following officers’
fees for the quarter ending December 31, 2015:
Lori Moellers, County Auditor; Karen Ford,
County Recorder; and Marty Fisher, County
Sheriff. On roll call, all voted aye, none nay, and
the motion was carried.
Motion was made by Rowland and seconded by Dolf to approve the semi annual report
of Kyle Jacobsen, Treasurer of Fayette County,
Iowa for the period of July 1, 2015 to December
31, 2015. On roll call, all voted aye, none nay,
and the motion was carried.
The semi annual report is being made a part of
these proceedings:

Semi Annual Report
Kyle Jacobsen, Treasurer of Fayette County
For the period from July 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015, inclusive
Certification Date January 1, 2016
Statement of Account By Fund
Fund Balance
Revenue
Total to be
Disbursements
July 1, 2015
Accounted for

1,466,421.118
1,593,287.17
724,633.80
0.00
1,835,293.87
0.00
0.00
63,367.84
45.23
5,808.46
72,891.43
198,363.55
12,506.25
185.00
3,354.77
108,028.73
183,990.60
513,966.07
0.00
4,297.56
0.00
0.00
11,650.00
0.00
163,437.39
91,085.63
315,702.73
6,336.13
0.00
0.00
0.00
10,407.00
34,422.89
678.40
3,346.98
11,706.86
0.00
0.00
222,511.97
0.00
4,656.10
9,582.96
63,723.07
0.00
2,013.21
642,805.37
0.00
8,380,508.20

Receipts and Disbursements
Revenue
1000 Current Net Prop. Taxes 13,843,550.55
1010 Delinquent Property Taxes
14,518.00
1100 Pen. Int. - Current Taxes
10,945.12
1110 Pen. Int. - Delinquent Tx
2,426.00
1120 Pen. Int - Mobile Hm. Tax
26.00
1130 Pen. Int.-Grain Tax
5.00
1200 Mobile Home Taxes
13,523.00
1240 Grain Handled Tax
3,216.00
1310 E911 Surcharge
38,956.59
1320 Local Option Sales &
Serv. Tax
347,844.45
1500 Tax Increment Finance
Revenue
65,017.29
1600 Utility Replacement Excise
Tax
328,386.50
2000 Road Use Taxes
2,570,817.13
2020 Liquor License/Beer Permits
836.25
2100 Homestead Tax Credit
474,278.00
2130 Agri. Land Tax Credit
457,172.44
Business Property Tax
2140 Credit
383,276.76
2210 Mobile Home Replacement
258.00
2220 Military Serv. Replacement
17,292.22
2270 Commercial & Industrial
Repla
237,712.85
2342 DHS Administration Reimb. 30,383.03
2421 Comm. Dev. Block Grants
(CDBG)
152,340.00
2511 Emergency Manage. Serv.
Agency
39,781.64
2517 District Court Fees/Revenues 4,850.80
2521 Solid Waste Disposal
59,920.55
2571 Elections
18,334.83
2592 Insurance Reimbursements 891,349.61
2594 Misc. Contr. & Reimb. Other
Gov.
109,774.17
2623 Public Health Nrs. Grant
40,036.16
2624 Well Testing & Abandonment 12,353.00
2627 Veterans Affairs Allocation
10,000.00
2641 Medicaid Case Management 91,924.29
2651 Resource Enhance & Prot.(REAP)
16,162.00
2710 Misc. State Grants & Reimb. 52,377.17
2741 E911 Payments
120,739.93
2742 Governor Traffic Safety
Barrel
6,542.60
3200 Building Permits
6,700.00
3310 Sewage Disposal/Septic Tank 5,125.00
3320 Water Well permits
2,375.00
3590 Other Misc. Licenses & permits 2,355.00
4000 Recording of Instruments
35,442.50
4010 Snowmobile Fees
455.00
4020 Boat Fees
418.75
4030 Hunting & Fishing Fees
895.50
4040 Real Estate Transfer Tax
8,822.61
4050 UCC Fees
120.00
4060 Certified Copies
57.00
4070 All Terrain Vehicle Writing Fee 887.50
4100 Auditor’s Transfer Fees
3,500.00
4120 Boat Certificate of Title Fees
265.00
4130 Vital Statistics Fees
2,464.00
4140 Document Management Fees 1,897.00
4150 Passport Fees
2,125.00
4160 Electronic Transaction Fees
1,897.00
4200 Tax Sale Fees
415.00
4210 Auto Registration Fees
86,742.25
4220 Auto Use Tax Fees
2,570.70
4250 Motor Vehicle Mailing Fees
9,841.00
4260 Special Assessment Charge
465.00
4270 NSF Check Charge
205.12

2,507,723.56
930,567.10
1,652,739.68
0.00
3,706,248.64
0.00
195,408.18
72,132.39
1,686.83
217,048.71
2,931,470.31
7,293,499.68
471,128.58
28.00
125,700.42
19,128.40
421,205.63
3,206,056.74
0.00
48,241.90
76,414.78
0.00
0.00
71,237.25
34,565.44
16,392.69
595,725.54
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
18,034.68
3,846.74
0.48
41.96
13,152.14
0.00
0.00
160,501.80
0.00
78.49
6,755.12
32,132.44
37,639.00
0.00
891,904.26
0.00
25,758,437.56
4280
4400
4410
4430
4440
4450
4490
5000
5010
5020
5190
5200
6000
6100
6220
6290
8100
8110
8220
8300
8320
8330
8490
8520
9000
9020
9200
10040
10050
16100
16300
16600

10300
20000

20800
20810

Fund Balance
December 31, 2015

Auditors Warrants
Outstanding

3,974,144.74
2,523,845.27
2,377,373.48

2,358,119.68
993,920.99
1,480,533.88

1,616,025.06
1,529,933.28
896,839.60

60,040.25
4,281.21
9,796.22

5,541,542.51

43,148.44

3,622,520.01

1,919,022.50

195,408.18
135,500.23
1,732.06
222,857.17
3,004,361.74
7,491,863.23
483,634.83
213.00
129,055.19
127,157.13
605,196.23
3,720,022.81

70,497.13
1,684.96
215,574.38
2,959,171.36
7,285,462.44
470,581.90
185.00
125,553.64
17,108.65
441,188.34
3,068,187.44

195,408.18
65,003.10
47.10
7,282.79
45,190.38
206,400.79
13,052.93
28.00
3,501.55
110,048.48
164,007.89
651,835.37

52,539.46
76,414.78

50,689.47
76,414.78

1,849.99

11,650.00
71,237.25
198,002.83
107,478.32
911,428.27
6,336.13

71,237.25
32,531.46
19,492.44
213,328.24

770.91

1,074.17

11,650.00
165,471.37
87,985.88
698,100.03
6,336.13

160.68
3,210.38

28,441.68
38,269.63
678.88
3,388.94
24,859.00

19,592.71
1,871.23
180.00
1,750.50

8,848.97
36,398.40
678.88
3,208.94
23,108.50

383,013.77

64,908.19

318,105.58

62,607.27

4,734.59
15,414.08
77,725.55

252.94

30.00

4,734.59
16,338.08
95,855.51
37,639.00
2,013.21
1,534,709.63

700,392.93

2,013.21
834,316.70

115,485.81

34,138,945.76

24,419,371.96

9,719,573.80

301,087.79

924.00
18,129.96
37,639.00

Driver’s License Fees
53,997.70
Sheriff Fees
34,825.05
Weapons Permits
7,650.00
Prisoner Reimb./Work
Release
34,055.23
Prisoner Room & Board
Reimb.
205,567.18
Sex Offender Registration Fee
600.00
Other Sheriff Fees
825.00
Zoning & Subdivision Fees
1,100.00
Plat Book Fees
563.00
Board of Adjustment Appeals 1,400.00
Other Public Safety Fees
29,790.05
Camping Fees
20,343.00
Interest on Investments
11,248.56
Land
19,128.40
Concessions
19,728.82
Other Miscellaneous Use of
Mon.
1,025.25
Donations
6,820.00
Reimb. from Private Sources 38,134.77
Overpayments-$5 or Less
89.65
Produce
67,880.00
Grain
1,925.43
Secondary Road Material
14,154.99
Miscellaneous
251,639.16
Sale of Seized Property
13,296.05
General Basic Fund
43,400.00
Rural Service Basic Fund
903,577.00
Sales-Gen. Fixed Assets
1,252.00
Misc. Income Assessor
711.00
Advance Tax
28.00
Motor Veh. License Issued 3,206,056.74
Spec. Assess. Collected
48,241.90
Tax Sale Redemption
76,414.78
Total Revenue
25,758,437.56
Other Financing Sources In 946,977.00
Other Financing Sources Out
Expense
Operating Transfers
946,977.00
Auditors Warrants Paid
9,108,142.11
General Basic Fund 2,314,719.68
General Supplemental
Fund
993,920.99
MH/MI/MR/DD Services
Fund
213,328.24
Rural Services Basic
Fund
576,956.88
Attorney’s Forfeiture Fund 180.00
Sheriff ’s Forfeiture Fund 1,750.50
Canine Fund
924.00
Commissary Profit Fund18,129.96
Secondary Road Fund3,622,520.01
Cons. R.E.A.P. Fund
19,492.44
CAFETERIA PLAN
19,592.71
Emergency Manaagement
Fund
70,497.13
Pass Through Grant
Money
199,617.00
E-911 Surcharge Fund 64,908.19
Co. Conserv. L.Acq.Tr.
Fund
17,108.65
Co. Assessor Agency
Fund
241,571.34
Gilbertson Trust Fund 32,531.46
Health Insurance
Fund
700,392.93
Drainage Funds
0.00
Motor Vehicle Fees Pd.
to State
2,952,796.85
Motor Vehicle Fees Paid to
County
86,742.24

20850
20851
20860
20870
20880
20910
21110

229.52

Driver’s License Fees
37,639.00
Recorder’s Electronic Trans.
1,871.23
DL Fees Pd to County
16,149.00
AutoPostage Pd to County
9,841.00
Auto Overage Pd to County
87.65
Use Tax Paid to County
2,570.70
Tb/Brucellosis Pd Ia Dept.
of Ag
1,684.96
21200 Treasurer Orders -By
Computer
11,178,270.44
21530 Advance Tax
185.00
26610 Disb Tax Sale Redemption
Trust
76,414.78
Total Expense
24,419,371.96
Decemer 31, 2015
Balance on hand $9,719.573.80
I, Kyle Jacobsen Treasurer of FAyette County do
hereby certify that hte report given is a correct
summary of the business transacted by me as
said during the period therein specified.
Motion was made by Rowland and seconded by Dolf to appoint Dr. Anthony Leo to the
Fayette County Board of Health for a 3 year term
ending December 31, 2018. On roll call, all voted
aye, none nay, and the motion was carried.
Motion was made by Rowland and
seconded by Dolf to appoint Sue Updegraf
and LuAnn Milks to the Upper Explorerland
Regional Planning Commission. Sue’s term will
end on December 31, 2018 and LuAnn’s term
will end on December 31, 2016. On roll call, all
voted aye, none nay, and the motion was carried.
Motion was made by Rowland and seconded by Dolf to appoint Travis Bushaw to the
Fayette County Compensation Commission for
Eminent Domain Proceedings. On roll call, all
voted aye, none nay, and the motion was carried.
The Board met with Department Heads
for a review of their proposed budgets for the
2016/2017 fiscal year.
The Board met with Joel Fantz, County
Engineer, for a Secondary Roads update and review of budget.
The Board worked on Departmental
Budgets.
Motion was made by Dolf and seconded
by Rowland to go into closed session at 2:06 p.m.
pursuant to Section 21.5(1)(C), Code of Iowa, to
discuss strategy with Counsel on matter where
litigation is considered to be imminent. On roll
call, all voted aye, none nay, and the motion was
carried.
Motion was made by Rowland and seconded by Dolf to come out of closed session at
2:10 p.m. On roll call, all voted aye, none nay,
and the motion was carried.
No action was taken.
Effective
11/16/2015
Michael
Starkweather has been hired as a Temporary Part
Time Detention Officer for the Fayette County
Sheriff ’s Office. Michael’s wage will be $13.67
per hour.
The Board adjourned.
Upon request, this information could be
made available in large print, and/or computer
disk.
Lori Moellers .................................. Jeanine Tellin
County Auditor...................... Chair of the Board
Published in The Fayette County Union
February 3, 2016

Wednesday, February 3, 2016/The Fayette County Union A-11

PUBLIC NOTICE

Serving America’s Landowners Since 1929

Northeast Iowa Community Action
Corporation (NEICAC), a Community Housing
Development Organization (CHDO), will
hold our quarterly Fayette County Affordable
Housing Advisory Committee Meeting on
Wednesday, February 10th at 1:00 PM at Fayette
City Hall, 11 S Main St, Fayette, IA. This meeting
is open to the public and we invite you to attend.
Fayette County quarterly meetings are
assessment meetings to determine what is missing and how to address the shortage of affordable housing in the county. Single-family homes,
special needs, senior housing and multi-family
housing possibilities are some of the topics that
will be discussed and addressed at this meeting.
All individuals living in Fayette County are welcome to attend this open meeting platform.
Published in The Fayette County Union
February 3, 2016.

Randy Mitchell
Real Estate - Agriculture

1866 Linn Drive
New Hampton, IA 50659
(641) 394-3676, Cell: 641-220-3410
email: [email protected]

www.FarmersNational.com

Transit Repair Technician
Full-time position based in West Union. Responsible for preventive
maintenance, monthly vehicle inspections, service & repair of Transit
vehicles, lifts & installation/programming of Mobile Data Terminals.
Requirements include HS Diploma/GED & 3 years related experience.
Must have or be able to secure a Class B CDL license with air brakes &
passenger endorsement upon hiring. Must also be able to pass
pre-employment USDOT physical, drug & work screen.
*Must pass pre-employment drug screen and criminal history check*

For applicaon and job descripon, visit www.neicac.org. To request
applicaons to be mailed, email [email protected] or call 563-387-4911.
Completed applicaons must be submied no later than 2/17/16.
NEICAC is an EOE. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon
request for individuals with disabilities.

NORTHEAST IOWA COMMUNITY ACTION CORPORATION

JOB OPPORTUNITY
Manufacturing Engineer

Are you looking for an exciting career in
engineering that offers opportunities for growth
and the potential for international travel?
Do you want to work for a privately held, familyowned business with locations around the globe?
Do you have experience working with chemical
processes?
Norplex-Micarta, the leading manufacturer of
thermoset laminates, convolute tubing and
molded shapes based in Postville, Iowa, is
looking to hire a manufacturing engineer.
The successful candidate should have B.S.
degree in engineering or equivalent from an
accredited university or college. Preferences are
for a chemical engineering, materials science or
industrial engineering degree.
Responsibilities will included but are not limited
to process improvements, product improvement,
new product development, and equipment testing
and specifications.
For confidential consideration, send resume to
ILNorplex, Attn: Human Resources PO Box 977,
Postville, AI, 52162; or fax to 563-864-4277.
Norplex-Micarta is an EOE.

HELP WANTED

Weekend Package
Registered Nurse (RN).
5-out-of-6 weekend package, working
11 a.m.-11 p.m. Med/Surg, OB, and ED
experience preferred. ACLS, PALS, TNCC,
and NRP within one year, if not already
current. This position does include a rotating
holiday schedule. Seeking a motivated
person with experience in all areas
to join our dynamic team.
Benefits are available:
Health, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability

Please contact Human Resources at:
Palmer Lutheran Health Center
112 Jefferson Street, West Union, IA 52175
563-422-3876, FAX: 563-422-9754
Apply online at www.palmerlutheran.org.
An Equal Opportunity Employer

Valley Rec is hiring 2
Softball Coaches & Umpires
for softball and baseball
for Valley Little League
3-7 graders.
Program runs
7 weeks.
Coaches pay is over
$1,000 for the season.
Umpires paid $10 per
game; games are in
Clermont or Elgin.

Please send resume to Valley Rec,
PO Box 115, Elgin, IA 52141 or
email Stephanie Hermen at
[email protected].

Resumes will be accepted
until March 4, 2016.

PUBLIC NOTICE
IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT
FOR FREMONT COUNTY
LAW: LACV112846
ORIGINAL NOTICE
ANDRES LECHUGA,
Plaintiff,
vs.
HEARTLAND CO-OP, MID-STATES
MILLWRIGHT & BUILDERS, INC.,
MID-STATES MATERIAL
HANDLING & FABRICATION, INC.,
O & J ENTERPRISES, LLC,
MANZANO GRAIN BIN SERVICES,
LLC, AND GARCIA GRAIN STRUCTURE, LLC,
Defendants.
TO: THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT, O& J
ENTERPRISES:
You are notified that a petition has been filed
in the office of the Clerk of this Court, naming
you as the defendant in this action. A copy of
the petition (and any documents filed with it)
is attached to this notice. The attorneys for the
plaintiff(s) are Randall J. Shanks and Emily A.
Shanks, whose address is 409 West Broadway,
Council Bluffs, Iowa, 51503. The attorneys’
phone number is (712) 322-2600 and facsimile
number is (712) 323-5577.
You must serve a motion or answer within
twenty (20) days after service of this original
notice upon you and within a reasonable time
thereafter, file your motion or answer with the
Clerk of Court for Fremont County, at the county courthouse in Sidney, Iowa. If you do not,
judgment by default may be rendered against
you for the relief demanded in the Petition.
If you require the assistance of auxiliary
aids or services to participate in court because
of a disability, immediately call your district
ADA coordinator at (712) 328-5883. (If you are
hearing-impaired, call Relay Iowa TTY at 1-800735-2942).
IMPORTANT
YOU ARE ADVISED TO SEEK LEGAL ADVICE
AT ONCE TO PROTECT YOUR INTERESTS.
Published in The Fayette County Union
February 3, 10 and 17, 2016.

PUBLIC NOTICE
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NORTH FAYETTE COMMUNITY SCHOOL
DISTRICT
West Union, Iowa
The North Fayette Board of Education will
host a public hearing on the 15th day of February,
2016, at the High School Library, 600 N. Pine
St., West Union, Iowa, at 5:30 p.m. At that time
and place, oral or written objections may be filed
or made to the action of disposal of real estate
owned by the North Fayette Community School
District. After receiving objections, the Board
of Education may determine to enter into a
sale agreement, lease, grant or gift, of any other
disposition of any interest in the real estate, in
which case, the decision will be final.
This notice is given at the direction of the
Board President pursuant to Chapter 21, Code
of Iowa, and the local rules of said governmental
body.
Sue Thoms
Secretary of the Board of Directors
North Fayette Community School District
Published in The Fayette County Union
February 3, 2016.

PUBLIC NOTICE
THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT
FAYETTE COUNTY
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF TRUSTEE AND
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
IN THE MATTER OF
SIDNEY A. TOPE
REVOCABLE TRUST
DATED MARCH 27, 2013
Deceased.
To All Persons regarding Sidney A. Tope,
Deceased, who died on or about January 20,
2016.
You are hereby notified that Steven W. Tope
and Randy L. Tope are the Co-Trustees of the
Sidney A. Tope Revocable Trust dated March
27, 2013. At this time no probate administration
is contemplated with regard to the above-referenced decedent’s estate.
Any action to contest the validity of the trust
must be brought in the District Court of Fayette
County, Iowa, within the later to occur of sixty
days from the date of the second publication of
this notice, or thirty days from the date of mailing this notice to all heirs of the decedent, spouse
of the decedent, and beneficiaries under the trust
whose identities are reasonably ascertainable.
Any suit not filed within this period shall be forever barred.
Notice is further given that any person or
entity processing a claim against the trust must
mail proof of the claim to the trustee at the
address listed below via certified mail, return
receipt requested, by the later to occur of sixty
days from the second publication of this notice
or thirty days from the second publication of this
notice or thirty days from the date of mailing of
this notice if required, or the claim shall be forever barred, unless paid or otherwise satisfied.
Dated this 20th day of July, 2015.
/s/ Steven W. Tope and Randy L. Tope
Steven W. Tope
W4240 State Road 33
LaCrosse, WI 54601
Randy L. Tope
11398 Kitty Road
West Union, IA 52175
Jeremiah W. White
ELWOOD, O’DONOHOE, BRAUN & WHITE,
LLP
Attorney for Co-Trustees
125 North Vine Street, P.O. Box 475
West Union, IA 52175
Date of second publication 10th day of February,
2016.
Published in The Fayette County Union
February 3 and 10, 2016.

The truck has a 427 gas
engine with 5-speed/2speed transmission. Tires
are in good condition.
Just 16,083 miles. It is a
very workable truck, but
the pump leaks.
Bids accepted until 6 p.m.
on March 15, 2016

Contact 563-380-3406
for more info.
We have the right to
refuse any and all bids.

TAKING
SEALED BIDS
1990 Ford F350
Diesel Truck
Old Ambulance
Very good condition,
7.3 non-turbo
automatic transmission,
4x4; runs well.
Very good tires,
26,682 miles.
Bids accepted until 6 p.m.
on March 15, 2016

Contact 563-380-3406
for more info.
We have the right to
refuse any and all bids.

Good Samaritan Society - Postville is hiring:

Director of Nursing
Apply online at
www.good-sam.com
(563) 864-7425
Drug-Free Workplace

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without
regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin,
disability or protected veteran status.

Jill Shindelar
Executrix
1804 U.S. Highway 52
Calmar, IA 52132
Nathaniel Schwickerath
Attorney for Executrix
SCHWICKERATH P.C.
By: Nathaniel W. Schwickerath
AT0007110
2069 170th Street
New Hampton, Iowa 50659
(641) 394-5252
Fax (641) 394-5583
Date of second publication 3rd day of
February, 2016.
Published in the Fayette County Union
January 27 and February 3, 2016.

PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice of Testing of Equipment used for
Voting in the Fayette County Special Election
of March 1, 2016
Public testing of the equipment used
in precincts on election day will take place
on Wednesday, February 3rd, 2016, starting at
1:00 P.M., and will continue until all machines
have been tested. All public tests will be in
the Assembly Room of the Fayette County
Courthouse.
Published in The Fayette County Union
February 3, 2016

PUBLIC NOTICE
COUNTY NAME:
Fayette

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
AMENDMENT OF CURRENT COUNTY BUDGET

CO NO:
33

The County Board of Supervisors will conduct a public hearing on the proposed amendment to the current
County budget as follows:
Meeting Date:
02/16/2016

Meeting Time:
10:45 A.M.

Meeting Location:
Fayette Co. Brd. Room, Courthouse, West Union

At the public hearing any resident or taxpayer may present objections to, or arguments in favor of, the
proposed amendment. An approved budget amendment is required in order to permit increases in any
class of expenditures as last certified or last amended.
County Telephone No.: 563-422-3497

For Fiscal Year Ending:

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13

Total Budget
as Certified
or Last
Amended
7,796,395
2,950
460,539
7,332,906
5,050
59,210
803,373
5,889,609
22,750
887,082
66,150
447,396
15,513,526

14
15
16
17

350,000
1,893,954
10,000
17,767,480

18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28

3,814,053
541,234
1,542,062
1,590,164
5,610,225
825,843
1,623,450
37,400
360,000
1,199,850
17,144,281

29
30
31

1,893,954

Iowa Department of Management
Form 653 A-R Sheet 1 of 2 (Publish) (revised 05/01/14)

REVENUES & OTHER FINANCING SOURCES
Taxes Levied on Property
Less: Uncollected Delinquent Taxes - Levy Year
Less: Credits to Taxpayers
Net Current Property Taxes
Delinquent Property Tax Revenue
Penalties, Interest & Costs on Taxes
Other County Taxes/TIF Tax Revenues
Intergovernmental
Licenses & Permits
Charges for Service
Use of Money & Property
Miscellaneous
Subtotal Revenues
Other Financing Sources:
General Long-Term Debt Proceeds
Operating Transfers In
Proceeds of Fixed Asset Sales
Total Revenues & Other Sources
EXPENDITURES & OTHER FINANCING USES
Operating:
Public Safety & Legal Services
Physical Health & Social Services
Mental Health, ID & DD
County Environment & Education
Roads & Transportation
Government Services to Residents
Administration
Nonprogram Current
Debt Service
Capital Projects
Subtotal Expenditures
Other Financing Uses:
Operating Transfers Out
Refunded Debt/Payments to Escrow
Total Expenditures & Other Uses
Excess of Revenues & Other Sources
over (under) Expenditures & Other Uses
Beginning Fund Balance - July 1,
Increase (Decrease) in Reserves (GAAP Budgeting)
Fund Balance - Nonspendable
Fund Balance - Restricted
Fund Balance - Committed
Fund Balance - Assigned
Fund Balance - Unassigned
Total Ending Fund Balance - June 30,

32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40

6/30/2016
Proposed
Current
Amendment

Total Budget
After Current
Amendment

(4,147)
3,392
109,624
463,360

7,796,395
2,950
482,111
7,311,334
5,200
59,710
803,718
6,264,677
22,750
882,935
69,542
557,020
15,976,886

(8,800)
454,560

350,000
1,893,954
1,200
18,222,040

21,572
(21,572)
150
500
345
375,068

(21,496)
(5,609)
(64,655)
20,233
863,042
(26,935)
(94,249)
(10,000)
232,000
892,331

3,792,557
535,625
1,477,407
1,610,397
6,473,267
798,908
1,529,201
27,400
360,000
1,431,850
18,036,612

19,038,235

892,331

1,893,954
0
19,930,566

(1,270,755)
4,350,576

(437,771)
1,296,018

2,698,487

346,911

56,587
324,747
3,079,821

24,832
486,504
858,247

(1,708,526)
5,646,594
0
0
3,045,398
0
81,419
811,251
3,938,068

Explanation of changes:
Published in The Fayette County Union February 3, 2016.

PUBLIC NOTICE

TAKING
SEALED BIDS
1971 Chevrolet
C60 Fire Pumper
Truck

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF IOWA IN AND
FOR FAYETTE COUNTY
PROBATE NO. ESPR002485
NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL,
APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTRIX, AND NOTICE
TO CREDITORS
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF
DONALD MYERS, Deceased
To all persons interested in the estate of
Donald Myers, deceased, who died on or about
November 17, 2015:
You are hereby notified that on the 18th day
of December, 2015, the Last Will and Testament
of DONALD MYERS, deceased, bearing date of
November 3, 2015, was admitted to probate in
the above-named court and that Jill Shindelar
was appointed Executrix of the estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the
district court of said county within the later to
occur of four months from the date of the second
publication of this notice or one month from
the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of
the decedent and devisees under the will whose
identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred.
Notice is further given that all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors
having claims against the estate shall file them
with the clerk of the above-named district court,
as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed by the later to occur of
four months from the second publication of this
notice or one month from the date of the mailing
of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid),
a claim is thereafter forever barred.
Dated this 13th day of January, 2016.

COUNTY NAME:

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING -- BUDGET ESTIMATE

CO NO:

Fayette
Fiscal Year July 1, 2016 - June 30, 2017
The County Board of Supervisors will conduct a public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year County budget as follows:
Meeting Date:
Meeting Time:
Meeting Location:

33

02/16/2016
10:00 A.M.
Board of Supervisors Office, Fayette County Courthouse, West Union, Iowa
At the public hearing any resident or taxpayer may present objections to, or arguments in favor of, any part of the proposed budget. This notice represents
a summary of the supporting detail of revenues and expenditures on file with the County Auditor. A copy of the supporting detail will be furnished upon
request.
Average annual percentage changes between "Actual" and "Budget" amounts for "Taxes Levied on Property", "Other County Taxes/
TIF Tax Revenues", and for each of the ten "Expenditure Classes" must be published. Expenditure classes proposing "Budget" amounts,
but having no "Actual" amounts, are designated "NEW".
County Web Site (if available):
County Telephone Number:
www.fayettecountyiowa.org

563-422-3497

Iowa Department of Management
Form 630 (Publish)
REVENUES & OTHER FINANCING SOURCES
Taxes Levied on Property*
Less: Uncollected Delinquent Taxes - Levy Year
Less: Credits to Taxpayers
Net Current Property Taxes
Delinquent Property Tax Revenue
Penalties, Interest & Costs on Taxes
Other County Taxes/TIF Tax Revenues
Intergovernmental
Licenses & Permits
Charges for Service
Use of Money & Property
Miscellaneous
Subtotal Revenues
Other Financing Sources:
General Long-Term Debt Proceeds
Operating Transfers In
Proceeds of Fixed Asset Sales
Total Revenues & Other Sources
EXPENDITURES & OTHER FINANCING USES
Operating:
Public Safety and Legal Services
Physical Health and Social Services
Mental Health, ID & DD
County Environment and Education
Roads & Transportation
Government Services to Residents
Administration
Nonprogram Current
Debt Service
Capital Projects
Subtotal Expenditures
Other Financing Uses:
Operating Transfers Out
Refunded Debt/Payments to Escrow
Total Expenditures & Other Uses
Excess of Revenues & Other Sources
over (under) Expenditures & Other Uses
Beginning Fund Balance - July 1,
Increase (Decrease) in Reserves (GAAP Budgeting)
Fund Balance - Nonspendable
Fund Balance - Restricted
Fund Balance - Committed
Fund Balance - Assigned
Fund Balance - Unassigned
Total Ending Fund Balance - June 30,
Proposed property taxation by type:
Countywide Levies*:
Rural Only Levies*:
Special District Levies*:
TIF Tax Revenues:
Utility Replacmnt. Excise Tax:
Explanation of any significant items in the budget:

6,130,912
2,166,276
0
0
170,328

Budget

Re-Est

Actual

2016/2017

2015/2016

2014/2015

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13

8,297,188
2,950
482,111
7,812,127
5,200
59,710
800,748
7,837,038
20,100
835,830
56,515
475,151
17,902,419

7,796,395
2,950
482,111
7,311,334
5,200
59,710
803,718
6,264,677
22,750
882,935
69,542
557,020
15,976,886

539,500
7,053,615
17,825
100,042
908,990
6,093,223
25,476
1,243,311
118,127
456,601
16,017,210

14
15
16
17

390,000
1,980,429
0
20,272,848

350,000
1,893,954
1,200
18,222,040

1,835,308
20,414
17,872,932

18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28

3,893,482
538,297
1,150,634
1,671,502
6,351,726
832,054
1,708,250
27,400
400,000
3,022,850
19,596,195

3,792,557
535,625
1,477,407
1,610,397
6,473,267
798,908
1,529,201
27,400
360,000
1,431,850
18,036,612

3,666,695
405,054
1,343,914
1,494,962
5,839,634
577,668
1,378,641
214,991
0
174,678
15,096,237

29
30
31

1,980,429
0
21,576,624

1,893,954

1,835,308

19,930,566

16,931,545

32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40

-1,303,776
3,938,068
0
0
2,185,498
0
89,704
359,090
2,634,292

-1,708,526
5,646,594

941,387
4,705,207

3,045,398

4,239,629

81,419
811,251
3,938,068

75,734
1,331,231
5,646,594

7,593,115

Proposed tax rates per $1,000 taxable valuation:
Urban Areas:
6.38617
Rural Areas:
9.73297
Any special district tax rates not included.

Published in The Fayette County Union February 3, 2016.

Date:

01/25/2016

AVG
Annual
% CHG
4.53

-6.14

3.05
15.28
-7.47
5.74
4.29
20.02
11.31
-64.3
NEW
316

A-12 Wednesday, February 3, 2016/The Fayette County Union

CLASSIFIED

FOR RENT

EMPLOYMENT

FOR RENT – 1- and 2-BR
apts. in West Union; 1-BR
apt. in Elgin. (563) 4199818. 46utf

FOR RENT – 1- and
2-BR apts. in West Union.
Starting at $300. No pets.
(319) 242-1247. 29utf

FOR RENT – Large 1-BR
and 2-BR ground-level
apts. at Hilltop Apts. in
West Union. Starting at
$275/mo. Available immediately. Call (563) 4225394.
47utf

FOR RENT – 1500-sq.-ft.
office and/or retail building. Utilities included.
403 South Vine St., West
Union. Call Adam, (563)
422-7702.
34utf
FOR RENT W/ OPTION
TO BUY – 2- or 3-BR mobile homes. Deposit and
references required. Frey’s
Mobile Home Park, (563)
422-3368.
38utf

FOR RENT – Large, cozy
1-BR apt. at Homestead
Apts., Fayette. Available
immediately. Call for details, (563) 419-4217. 2utf

DRIVER OPPORTUNITY
– Independent contract
driving position, providing
non-emergency medical
transportation service in
your area. Competitive pay.
Requires a clean driving
and criminal record and a
4-door vehicle or minivan.
Call ABC Transportation,
Inc. at (816) 220-1960, 8
a.m.-6 p.m. M-F, or email
abctransportinc@gmail.
com.
4u5

HELP WANTED – Prairie
View Management, Inc.
is seeking motivated and
compassionate applicants
for its Nursing Dept. in
Fayette, IA. Positions available: Direct Care Provider,
CNA, CMA, and LPN.
Wages based on training, experience, and license type. Call Cindy at
(563) 425-3291, ext. 110.
EOE.
5u5

SERVICES

FOR RENT – 2-bedroom
apartments in West Union;
1- and 2-bedrooms in
Hawkeye; and 1-bedroom
in Maynard.    Call (563)
422-6211 or check us out
on Facebook: Northeast
Iowa Apartment and Home
Rentals.
5utf

APARTMENT FOR RENT

HELP WANTED

ELKADER

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$450/mo; deposit $450.
Call (512) 415-4701. 5p6

Assistant Manager/Sales Manager
24411 Hwy. 13 N.
(563) 245-2515 (800) 632-5556
[email protected]

HELP
WANTED
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Environmental
Services
Aide. Full-time, 1st shift,
and every 4th weekend.
Prairie View Management,
Inc. in Fayette, IA, is currently accepting applicants
for its Housekeeping and
Laundry Dept. Full-time
benefits package available.
$10.00/hour. Call Dwight
at (563) 422-5606, ext. 116.
EOE.
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HELP WANTED – Activity
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Full-time.
Includes some evenings
and every other weekend.
Full-time benefits package
available. Location: Prairie
View Management, Inc.
in Fayette, IA. Requires a
valid Iowa driver’s license,
a high school diploma, and
a creative spirit geared toward having fun! Contact
Dawn at (563) 422-5606,
ext. 114. EOE.
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(563) 425-3291, ext. 115.
EOE.
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Sales & Leasing
Spacious apartment, 2-bedroom, 2-car garage,
freshly painted, new carpet.
312 W. Plum St., West Union
Call Donna: 563-380-0632
References required. No pets. No smoking.

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563-245-2505
800-747-2505

GARAGE SALE
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for senior or person with
physical disability:
One-Bedroom Apartment
Includes: Refrigerator, stove, garbage
disposal, air conditioning, community
room, laundry room, off-street parking,
indoor mail.
Utilities included.
Rent is 30% of adjusted income.

For more information and a tour,

call Tina Berg at

PALMER APARTMENTS
711 Jefferson St., West Union,
563-422-5517.
Equal Housing Opportunity

FOR SALE

SERVICES

Decorah Sales
Commission
Market Report: Feb. 1

High Ch. Bf Strs & Hfrs ....... 129-132.50
Choice Bf Strs & Hfrs ...........126-129.00
Sel. & Ch. Bf Strs & Hfrs ......120-126.00
High Ch. Hol. Strs & Hfrs....... 119-122.50
Choice Hol. Strs & Hfrs.........116-119.00
Sel. & Ch. Hol. Strs & Hfrs.......110-116.00
Market Cows............................60-74.00
High Dressing Mkt Cows .........74-80.00
Market Bulls ...........................86-102.50
Gd Tk. Home Hol. Baby Calves ......100-250.00
Gd Tk. Home Col. Baby Calves ..........................

Head Count: 503

Decorah Sales
Commission
563-382-4203

Jesse Massman • 563-419-9553

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Aase Haugen is hiring CNA’s and we are
offering our new scholarship program.

The family of Louis
“Louie” Langreck would
like to express our heartfelt
thanks to family, friends,
and healthcare workers and
Dr. Myrom at the Good
Samaritan Center, Father
Nick and Father Rausch for
their many visits, prayers,
and Mass. Thanks to members of St. Luke’s Parish for
serving lunch and for all
acts of kindness, prayers,
cards, memorials, flowers,
and plants. Your kindness
will always be remembered.
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Please come in today and apply. Scholarship applicants must
meet employment and other eligibility criteria.
Apply to Aase Haugen Senior Services online at
www.aasehaugen.com or in person at 4 Ohio Street,
Decorah, IA 52101. Please call Rennie Davis,
Personnel Director at 563-382-3603 if you
have any questions.

The Fayette County Conservation Board is
accepting applications for 2016 seasonal
summer parks and roadside positions.
Applications can be obtained and submitted at
Wildwood Nature Center, 18673 Lane Road,
Fayette, IA 52142. Deadline is Feb. 19, 2016.

Necessary qualifications include previous
experience in Office Management and
Accounting, and preference will be
given to a 4-year degree.
Benefit package includes Health, Life, 401(k),
Paid Vacation and Holidays.
Please send your resume, along with
cover letter and references, to:
BA-0004, c/o The Fayette County Union,
PO Box 214, West Union, IA 52175

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This fast-paced position assists walk-in and
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rebuilt ag parts. Basic computer experience
required; sales experience preferred.

Please apply by mail or in person:
All States Ag Parts, Attn: Craig Kolthoff,
2645 Hwy. 24 N., PO Box 218,
Fort Atkinson, IA 52144
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AASE HAUGEN SENIOR SERVICES
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NETWORK TECHNICIAN
This position will be responsible for installing, provisioning and maintaining network,
transport and switching equipment. Position also involves placing cable, including fiber,
installation, repair and maintenance of telecommunication, internet and data products.
Install, maintain and repair facilities and customer equipment as well as high speed data
access to our networks.
The ideal candidate should possess the knowledge of data networking, Ethernet and
TCP/IP; optical power meters; analog and digital test sets. The successful candidate
should demonstrate strong analytical and problem solving skills, as well as responding to
customers and community to ensure positive public relations.
Located in Elkader, Iowa, 15 miles west of the Mississippi, in beautiful Clayton County,
Alpine Communications offers local telephone, long distance, wireless, broadband internet
access, cable TV and home monitoring service. Accepting applications through Feb. 5,
2016. Qualified candidates should send their resume and cover letter including salary
history to:

Alpine Communications
Attention: Human Resources
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e-mail: [email protected]
fax: 563-245-2887
Equal Employment Employer

Certified Medical Assistant
Gundersen Health System
Gundersen Health System in West Union, IA,

The Fayette County Conservation Board
has an opening for a resident Park Ranger
at the Gilbertson Conservation Education
Area in Elgin, Iowa. Position qualifications
include a minimum of an Associate of
Applied Science degree or comparable
experience, law enforcement certification, or
the ability to become certified by ILEA. This
position is covered by a collective bargaining
agreement, and salary is commensurate
to that contract. Cover letter, resume and
applications are due to the Fayette County
Conservation Board, 18673 Lane Road,
Fayette, IA 52142, by Feb. 19, 2016. For
more information, call (563) 422-5146.

Busy professional office in NE Iowa is seeking a
full-time Office Administrator. Duties will include
accounting and general ledger functions, payroll,
AR, AP, job cost, computerized purchasing, etc.
along with office flow and staff management.
Great communication and computer skills,
attention to detail and accuracy very important.
Decision-making skills are required.

Salary dependent on experience.
Benefits include: health, dental, life,
disability, holidays, vacation/sick leave,
flexible spending and 401(k) plan.

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is seeking a professional CMA to work in the
Family Medicine Department.
Ideal candidate will be willing to travel to the Iowa clinic
locations of Postville and Fayette, as needed.

BIG ROCK COUNTRY CLUB
Fayette, IA, has the following positions
to fill for the 2016 golf season:
PART-TIME GROUNDS &
MAINTENANCE WORKERS
Lawncare maintenance training or
experience preferred; Mechanical
background preferred.

PART-TIME INSIDE CLUBHOUSE HELP
PART-TIME OUTSIDE HELP
Experience preferred but will train.

To apply: Email resumes to
[email protected] or contact
Karen at 641-229-5545 for an application.
Deadline to apply is Friday, February 8;
Interviews will follow.

Good Samaritan Society West Union is hiring:
Senior Living Universal Worker
- Part-Time -

This position requires:
• Current certification through the AAMA as a CMA or the
National Healthcareer Association as a Certified Clinical
Medical Assistant (CCMA) or National Center for Competency
Testing as a National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA).

Nurse Manager - RN
- Full-time day Shift, every 3rd weekend -

• Current CPR cert. through American Heart Association
Healthcare Provider or the American Red Cross
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Position is full-time, 80 hours every 2 weeks.
To apply, please visit www.gundersenhealth.org/careers
EEO/AA/Veterans/Disabilities

Apply online at www.good-sam.com
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national
origin, disability or protected veteran status

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Doctors will provide dental services including exams, x-rays, fillings, and
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Kirkwood Comm. College Dean’s List
Kirkwood Community College in
Cedar Rapids has released its Dean’s
List for the 2015 fall semester.
Among the area students named
to the list are the following:
West Union – Jenni Hollinrake,
Brian Jensen;

Clermont – Ericka Jacobsen;
Hawkeye – Mitchell Ihde;
Maynard – Aimee Byerly, Devin
Lamphere;
Volga – Josie Fettkether;
Waucoma – Reece Barloon;

NEICAC scholarship opportunity
Northeast Iowa Community Action Corporation has announced the availability of NEICAC Scholarships with a deadline of 4:30 p.m. Monday, April 4.
Applicants may include graduating seniors, current college students and individuals who are returning to school for higher education. The scholarships are
limited to assisting low-income individuals. The applicant’s total household income must not exceed 150 percent of the federal poverty level.
The application and criteria for eligibility are available through the
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Decorah (563-382-8436), online at www.neicac.org, or at high school guidance
counselors’ offices.

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Customer Appreciation Lunch
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A-14 Wednesday, February 3, 2016/The Fayette County Union
Located just west of Westgate, 3D Farm
is owned by the Rueber family, which
includes Dean and Kay Rueber, David
Rueber, and Dakota Rueber. Dean, the
son of Frederick “Dick” and Mildred
Rueber, has never lived anywhere else
during his lifetime.

Is there a pot of gold at the end of this rainbow, which seems to end a
the 3D Farm located west of Westgate? As far as the Rueber family is
concerned, the life they have built together on their family farm beats
a pot of gold any day.

Raising beef a ‘3D’ experience for Ruebers

This unique barn frame
holds a few photos of
the 3D Farm, some
family members, and a
few other mementos for
Dean and Kay Rueber of
Westgate. Dean is one of
the three “D’s” for which
the farm is named.

By BRIAN SMITH

Dean and Kay Rueber of Westgate
were married June 25, 1966, at
Zion Lutheran Church in Waterloo.
They first met at a New Year’s Eve
party in Westgate hosted by Kay’s
father, Paul Griffith.

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ean and Kay Rueber have spent a good portion of their lives
raising Angus beef cattle on their 550-acre farm located
west of Westgate. In fact, Dean has never lived anywhere else
since he was born Jan. 19, 1943, nor has he wanted to. His wife,
Kay, always knew she wanted to marry a farmer and raise a family in the country. Together, they have turned their dreams into
reality. What is now known as 3D Farms, so named for Dick,
Dean, and David (three generations of the family), has provided
the Rueber family with rich experiences that have been largerthan-life.
Dean Rueber was the youngest of three children born to
Frederick “Dick” and Mildred Rueber. He recalls growing up on
the family farm and doing chores with his sister, Janice, from an
early age.
“We would go out and feed the cattle together and take care
of some other chores. I never really dreaded doing chores; it
was just something that was a part of growing up for me. I have
always liked being outdoors, and I especially enjoy each of our
four seasons that we get here in Iowa,” smiled the local cattleman.
Dean attended Fremont Township country school during elementary school. He remembers going to the two-room schoolhouse, which still stands in Westgate.
“There was a parochial school right across the street from our
school back then. In the winter, when we got enough snow, we
would have snowball fights. We tossed snowballs at each other
from across the road,” Rueber said with a laugh.
After finishing eighth grade, Dean went on to attend West
Central High School in Maynard. There, he participated in football, wrestling, and FFA. He was also active in his local 4-H club,
encouraged by his father who served as a 4-H leader.
“I graduated from high school in 1961 and went to work for
about a half a year in construction. I was on the crew that built
the Randalia road. After that, I worked with my parents on the
family farm for the next five years,” said the longtime beef cattleman.
As January1966 approached, Dean attended a New Year’s
Eve party at the Conservation Club in Westgate. Paul Griffith,
who operated the Westgate Tavern, hosted the party. Paul had
a daughter named Kay, who was also there that night. Kay lived
with her mother, Alice O’Day, in Waterloo.

“Kay and I met for the first time at the party. A friend of mine,
Bill Arthur, was also there, and we ended up going to Oelwein
with him and his date afterwards. I decided that I would like to
see her again after that night,” related Dean with a twinkle in his
eye.
Much to Kay’s surprise, Dean showed up at her house in
Waterloo after getting the address from her father.
“I had really thought that after that night I wouldn’t see him
again, but then one day I went to the door, and there he was.
I really wasn’t expecting that,” recalled Kay, a 1965 graduate of
Orange High School in Waterloo.
She remembers completing an assignment in one of her high
school classes about planning for the future. She had said then
that she wanted to marry a Lutheran farmer and raise a family. When she and Dean were married June 25, 1966, at Zion
Lutheran Church in Waterloo, that is exactly what the couple set
out to do.
“I chose the wedding date, six months from Christmas, so that
I could remember it easily!” said Dean jokingly.
The newlyweds moved into the upstairs part of the farmhouse
where they lived for a few months with Dean’s parents. Later that
same year Dick and Mildred moved to Westgate, and Dean and
Kay settled into life on the farm. Their first child, Lynne, was born
in 1967. David came along the next year, and the Ruebers were
living the dream and enjoying the farming life.
“Our main focus was always Angus beef cattle, but we also had
some feeder pigs. We raised oats, hay, and corn, but we never sold
any of that because we used it to feed our own livestock,” noted
the hardworking farmer.
Dean spent many hours taking care of the work that needed to
be done on the farm, managing the 600 to 700 head of cattle on
his place. He couldn’t always spend as much time with his family
as he would have liked, but he did serve as a 4-H leader while
his kids were growing up, just as his father had done with him.
He also helped them take cattle and hogs to show at the fair each
year.
Kay was also busy, taking care of the kids and working at several different jobs over the years. She worked as a chiropractic
assistant, a bookkeeper, and was the parish secretary at St. Paul
Lutheran Church in Maynard for over 30 years. Reflecting on her
life as a farmer’s wife, she has many fond memories.
“Farming turned out to be a lot more work than I thought it
might be, but it was very rewarding. I think a farm is the best
place to raise children, and it provides so many opportunities to
see God’s creation. Whether it is kittens being born or watching
the crops grow, it has been good to be a part of taking care of
God’s creation,” noted Kay.
There were many happy and amusing times that occurred as the
Ruebers watched their family grow through the years. Whether it
was keeping young David off the windmill, getting kicked by one
of the cows while sorting them, going down the road together

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in the tractor to visit the neighbors during a blizzard, or fooling
Grandpa into thinking it was quitting time a little early, they were
all good times.
“I think the things I liked best about being a farmer were getting to work outdoors, being my own boss, and deciding when
and how I would do things,” said Dean, who is now retired.
These days, he enjoys reading the paper and farming magazines, as well as attending local land auctions, where he is known
as the “Donut Man.” He often provides his friends with a report
about who bought what at the most recent auction. Dean is also
a member of the Fayette County Cattlemen’s Association and has
served as a member of the Fremont County Township Trustees.
Kay, who retired as parish secretary for St. Paul Lutheran in
Maynard a year and a half ago, enjoys quilting, reading Amish
fiction, and knitting prayer shawls for her church. Both she and
Dean enjoy traveling to see family, including four grandchildren, two of which live in Iowa and two in Minnesota. They have
also been able to go on bus trips together to Georgia, Louisiana,
Texas, Washington, D.C., and New York.
Though Dean’s father, Dick, died a few years back while working on the farm, 3D Farms is still appropriately named. David’s
son, Dakota, now supplies the third “D.”
Dean now rents out his land, but he and Kay still live on the
home farm west of Westgate. Though officially retired, he still
considers himself a farmer at heart and probably always will.
Those larger-than-life experiences at 3D Farms will undoubtedly
stay with Dean and Kay Rueber, as well as their family, for many
years to come.

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The Ruebers are especially proud of their four grandchildren, all of
whom live close enough for visits to be made every so often. Enjoying
a moment together are (l-r) Heather Barness, Kylee Rueber, Kay and
Dean Rueber, Dakota Rueber, and Amber Kuennen.

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The 3D Farm, owned by the Rueber family, is best known for raising
Angus beef cattle. Dean Rueber, who operated the farm for many
years, has many pleasant memories of life on the 550-acre farm
located west of Westgate.

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