August 2014

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Aug

Countywide effort needed to improve the grounds

Countywide effort needed to improve the grounds

 

 

Fayette County Agricultural Society volunteers and Fair Board members are currently fundraising for much-needed renovations to the Floral Hall and Bandstand on the fairgrounds in West Union.

All proceeds from a Pancake Breakfast scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 21, will benefit the Floral Hall. Serving will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Dance Pavilion, located on the fairgrounds. Cost is a freewill offering.

In addition, anyone wishing to contribute funds or in-kind donations to the project may contact Floral Hall superintendent Terry Landgaard at (563) 379-3393. An immediate need of the Floral Hall is the replacement of windows.

Meanwhile, Fayette County Fair Board member Justin Steinlage is heading the effort to renovate the fairground’s Bandstand. Anyone wishing to contribute funds or in-kind donations to this project may contact Steinlage at (563) 518-0104.

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Aug

Family business stands test of time

 

The fourth and fifth generations of the Becker family to run Becker Hardware stand outside the building where the business is located in Ossian. Ron (right) recently retired but still works part time, while sons Regan (left) and Ryan (center) are now co-owners of the family business.

 

Family business stands test of time

 

 

Brian Smith
Contributing Writer
bsmith@fayettepublishing.com

 

 

Though the products and services offered may have varied somewhat along the way, Becker Hardware has remained a fixture in downtown Ossian for 125 years. Joseph Becker, who started the business in 1885, was the first of five generations of Beckers who have owned and operated Becker Hardware, located on Main Street in Ossian.

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Aug

Prentice earns Eagle Scout award

 

One of the most difficult parts of becoming an Eagle Scout is completing a project. J.D. Prentice of Elgin chose to construct a new sign for the Gilbertson Park Campground, which he and a crew of workers completed this summer.

 

Prentice earns Eagle Scout award

 

 

The culmination of nearly 11 years of work, dedication, and involvement in Scouting occurred on Saturday, Aug. 23, for J.D. Prentice of Elgin. In a ceremony held at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Clermont, Prentice received his award and celebrated with family, friends, fellow Scouts, and Scout leaders.

            “I started out in Scouting as a Tiger Cub in 2003, and what I remember most from those days is going on the campouts. I really admired all of the older Scouts and thought they were just the coolest people ever,” recalled Prentice, who officially passed his Eagle Scout board review in New Hampton on Aug. 5.

            In order to earn the rank of Eagle Scout, a Boy Scout must first pass through the ranks of Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class, Star, and Life. Scouts must also earn at least 21 merit badges in a variety of categories, serve six months in a troop leadership position, and take part in a Scoutmaster conference. The major task on the journey toward becoming an Eagle Scout, however, is to plan, develop, and give leadership to a service project for a religious organization, school, or community.

           When deciding on what his project would be, Prentice knew that he wanted to do something related to the Turkey River. Prentice, who enjoys canoeing and kayaking, originally planned to map the river between Clermont and Elgin and to provide signs at the access points.

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27
Aug

Travel down 'Memory Lane' at Maple Crest

 

It took a lot of excavating and fill dirt to build up the Maple Crest Manor property before Merit Construction could get the concrete footings poured for a new 9,000-square-foot addition, which will house 14-units for memory care. (Becky Walz photo)

 

Travel down 'Memory Lane' at Maple Crest

 

 

A wet spring and a layer of limestone may have temporarily delayed the contractor’s work on a new 14-single-unit memory care unit at Maple Crest Manor in Fayette, but the dry, warm summer weather and abundant manpower has given the public something to talk about.

In June ground was broken on the new wing, “Maple Memory Lane.” It will offer limited stimuli in order to soothe patients, along with carpeted single bedrooms with private baths. Individuals in the wing can personalize their rooms with their own beds, dressers, chairs, and other items they can bring from home. In addition, the rooms will be wired for phone and cable.

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Aug

Beatrice Glass Tinderholt

Beatrice "Bea" Glass Tinderholt

 

 

Beatrice “Bea” Glass Tinderholt, age 88, of Fort Atkinson, IA, died on Thursday, August 21, 2014, at Wellington Place Nursing Home in Decorah, IA.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated by the Rev. Nick March on Tuesday, Aug. 26, at St. John’s Catholic Church in Fort Atkinson.

Interment was in the church cemetery. Casket bearers were Bea’s grandchildren, Dawn Schwebke, Casey McKone, Madison McKone, Daniel Lensing, Heather Lensing, Hannah Lensing, Samantha Glass, Jaimie Lea Glass, Alexandria Glass and Zackary Glass.

Arrangements were handled by Schluter-Balik Fuenral Home, Chekal Chapel, Fort Atkinson.

Beatrice “Bea” Otilia (Krivacek) Glass Tinderholt was born on December 21, 1925 the daughter of William F. and Otilia (Martinek) Krivacek in Fort Atkinson, Iowa. 

Bea attended St. John’s Catholic School and Fort Atkinson High School. 

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Aug

LeAnn Westendorf

LeAnn Westendorf

 

 

LeAnn Westendorf, 57, of West Union, died Friday, August 22, 2014, at Palmer Memorial Hospital in West Union, following a lengthy illness.

Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 26, 2014, at Bethel Presbyterian Church in West Union with Rev. Galen Smith officiating.

Burial was at Windsor Township Cemetery, rural Hawkeye.

Visitation was held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday, August 25th at Becker-Milnes Funeral Home in Hawkeye and for one hour preceding services at the church on Tuesday.

The family suggests that memorials be made in LeAnn’s name to the Gift Of Life Transplant House in Rochester, Minnesota or to the family for future designation.

Online condolences may be left at www.beckermilnesrettig.com

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Aug

Bert Butikofer

Bert Butikofer

 

 

Bert Butikofer, 89, of Elgin died Monday, Aug. 25, 2014, at Good Samaritan Society – West Union.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 28, at Apostolic Church in Elgin.

Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. today (Wednesday) at Leonard-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Elgin, and for one hour before services at the church on Thursday.

Leonard-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Elgin, is helping the family with the arrangements.

 

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27
Aug

Marcella Schmitt

Marcella Schmitt

 

 

A Mass of Christian Burial for Marcella F. Schmitt, 97, of Lawler will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 29, at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Lawler.

Visitation will be from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 28, at the church, where there will be a 4 p.m. CDA rosary and a 6 p.m. Scripture Service. Visitation will continue for one hour prior to the service at the church.

Hugeback Johnson Funeral Home, Lawler, is in charge of arrangements.

 

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Aug

Robert Bass

Robert Bass

 

 

Robert P. Bass, 72, of Arlington, died Saturday, August 23, 2014, while under hospice care at his daughter’s home in rural West Union.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, August 28, 2014, at Grace Lutheran Church in Fayette with Rev. Herbert Mueller, III officiating.

Burial will be at a later date at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in rural Fayette.

Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 27th, at Becker-Milnes Funeral home in Fayette and for one hour preceding services at the church on Thursday.

Online condolences may be left at www.beckermilnesrettig.com

Robert Paul, son of Farrell S. and Helen Nelson Bass, was born September 12, 1941, in Fayette County, Iowa. He was baptized and confirmed at Grace Lutheran Church in Fayette.

He was in the last class at the Lima School and attended Fayette High School.

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