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Norma Bloomer

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2015-12-16 10:47

Norma Bloomer

 

 

Norma R. Bloomer, 88, of Fayette, Iowa passed away Saturday, December 12, 2015 at Maple Crest Manor in Fayette, Iowa. 

Norma Ruth, the daughter of Oliver and Reva (Swenson) Torkelson, was born June 27, 1927 at Community Memorial Hospital, Postville, Iowa. 

She graduated from Elgin High School in 1945 and then from Cedar Rapids Business College. 

Norma was united in marriage with Charles J. Bloomer in 1948. To this union, two daughters were born. Norma and Charles were later divorced. 

Norma worked at various jobs while raising her family in Cedar Falls, Iowa.  Her favorite job was as an office manager for Tom Klemuck Interiors, where she was surrounded by colorful and beautiful things.

Norma was proud of being a part of the committee which started the Sturgis Falls Celebration in Cedar Falls.  She was also crowned as the Waterloo AMVET Queen in 1957.

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Terry Noble

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2015-12-16 10:43

Terry Noble

 

 

Terry D. Noble, 60, of Hawkeye, died Friday, December 4, 2015, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, Wisconsin.

Friends may call from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturday, December 19, 2015, at Becker-Milnes Funeral Home in Hawkeye.

There will be a private family inurnment at the Guttenberg Cemetery at a later date.

Online condolences may be left at www.beckermilnesrettig.com.

Terry Dean, son of Vyrle and Marilyn (Pattison) Noble was born March 11th, 1955, in Guttenberg, Iowa.

Terry was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in Guttenberg.

He received his education in the Guttenberg Schools, graduating from Guttenberg High School in 1973.

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NFV falls in bowling

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2015-12-16 10:39

 

NFV’s Jordan Einck follows his ball down the lane during varsity action Friday against Charles City at Lilac Lanes in West Union. Einck has bowled well enough to move up from the JV squad to roll for the varsity against the Comets. (Jerry Wadian photo)

 

NFV falls in bowling

 

 

By Jerry Wadian
jwadian@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

Both North Fayette Valley   bowling teams fell Friday to Charles City, one of the best teams they will face all year, at Lilac Lanes in West Union.

The girls had to roll with only five bowlers as they lost to the Comets, 1059-1040.

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NFV girls' BB loses close ones

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2015-12-16 10:35

 

NFV’s Marin Ehler (20) blocks out her opponent in recent action as she leaps to keep the ball inbounds where teammate Brea Hanson (12) can make the play. (Jerry Wadian photo)

 

NFV girls' BB loses close one

 

 

By Jerry Wadian
jwadian@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

It was a rough week for the North Fayette Valley girls’ basketball team as it lost a pair of close contests.

Monday in West Union, the gals lost a heartbreaker to Independence, 40-39. Friday in Monona, NFV lost to the Bulldogs, 43-34.

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TigerHawk boys down Chicks

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2015-12-16 10:31

 

All the opposing bench can do is watch as NFV forward Spencer Heyer starts his drive to the hoop for two points in recent action. The junior scored 25 points last week, including 16 in Saturday’s win at New Hampton. (Jerry Wadian photo)

 

TigerHawk boys down Chicks

 

 

By Jerry Wadian
jwadian@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

The North Fayette Valley boys’ basketball team ended a rough week of basketball on the road by beating New Hampton, 62-49, Saturday on the Chickasaws’ home court.

Earlier in the week, the TigerHawks lost to Class 3A Independence, 53-35, on Monday, Dec. 7, and to UIC favorite MFL/MM, 57-54, on Friday.

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Baumler brothers tops at SW

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2015-12-16 10:26

 

Jordan Baumler starts to roll his New Hampton opponent onto his back during second-round action Saturday in Calmar. Baumler won the round by fall in 1:21. The NFV sophomore threw all three foes during the tourney as he won the 220 pound class. (Zakary Kriener photo)

 

Baumler brothers tops at SW

 

 

By Jerry Wadian
jwadian@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

Brothers Nick and Jordan Baumler each brought home titles at Saturday’s South Winn Invitational in Calmar.

Nick, the senior, won the crown at 182 while younger brother Jordan, a sophomore, won the 220 title.

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Berle and Merle Frey

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2015-12-16 10:16

Berle and Merle Frey

 

 

Twins Berle Frey of Lisbon and Merle Riggs of Waterloo, formerly of West Union, will celebrate their 85th birthdays on Saturday, Dec. 19.

To celebrate the occasion, their families invite friends and relatives to join in a card shower for each of them. 

Birthday greetings may be sent to Berle Frey, 939B Willow Lane, Lisbon, IA 52253, and to Merle Riggs, 4407 Reflection Lane, Waterloo, IA 50701.

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Alice Schaer

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2015-12-16 09:53

Alice Schaer

 

 

Do you know Alice Schaer? Was Mrs. Schaer your kindergarten teacher?

Family, friends, former students and co-workers are invited to join Alice in celebration of her 80th birthday at an open house on Tuesday, Dec. 29.

The celebration will be held from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at First Baptist Church, Elgin.

For those unable to attend, cards and notes will reach Alice at 615 Franklin St., Elgin, IA 52141.

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New carnival in the works for 2016 fair

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2015-12-16 09:37

New carnival in the works for 2016 fair

 

 

By Chris Deback
cdeback@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

At its regular monthly meeting on Monday, Dec. 14, the Fayette County Fair Board discusses using American Carnival Entertainment of Hornick rather than going with Merriam’s Midway Show again.

It was previously thought that using Merriam’s was a done deal for this year, but treasurer Jon Francis hasn’t heard from the company in two and a half months, despite making numerous phone calls and leaving messages.  

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Soggy weekend leads to flash flood warning

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2015-12-16 09:35

 

Five inches of rain over the weekend swelled the Volga River to near flood stage. Here, the river sweeps by Klock’s Island Park in Fayette, inundating the campground but not damaging the park itself. (Jerry Wadian photo)

 

Soggy weekend leads to flash flood warning

 

 

 

By Chris Deback
cdeback@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

The weather outside hasn't been very frightful this December, but rather wet and soggy.

This weekend Fayette County saw good ole Mother Nature drop a lot of rain on the area. The last 48-hours, as of 10:45 a.m. Monday morning, saw 4.84 inches of rainfall in Eldorado and 3.69 inches in Oelwein, according to the National Weather Service. Parts of the county did see minor flooding.

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