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Sisters share eye-opening experience in Nicaragua

Submitted by Clauer on Thu, 2017-05-04 11:13

 

Sisters Kristen (left) and Leah Reierson pause for a moment with one of the many Nicaraguan patients they helped through Gundersen Global Partners. The goal of the trip was to provide those in impoverished areas with access to eye exams and glasses.

 

Sisters share eye-opening experience in Nicaragua

 

 

Brian Smith
Contributing Writer
bsmith@fayettepublishing.com

 

 

 George Washington Carver once said, “Where there is no vision, there is no hope.” Whether you are talking about the ability to see beyond the here and now or simply the ability to see, both ring true for northeast Iowa natives Kristen and Leah Reierson. 

   The sisters participated in a six-day trip to Nicaragua with the goal of providing impoverished areas with access to comprehensive eye exams and glasses for those needing them. The experience provided them with a unique perspective on the lives of others, as well as their own.

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Edith Kuhens

Submitted by Clauer on Thu, 2017-05-04 11:06

Edith Kuhens

 

 

Edith Kuhens will observe her 90th birthday on Saturday, May 6.

She will celebrate at a luncheon in Mt. Pleasant with her children, Diane (Bill) Brownell of Oelwein, John (Susi) Kuhens of Mt. Pleasant, Suzanne (Vince) Carbone of Winter Springs, Fla., and Joel (Cathi) Kuhens of Mt. Vernon, Ark. 

Edith is a former area resident. She and her husband, Robert, were lifetime farmers in the Fayette and Strawberry Point communities. Edith now resides in Mt. Pleasant.

Friends and relatives who would like to send birthday wishes to Edith may do at 316 E. Henry St., Mt. Pleasant, IA 52641.

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Sumner native named new WC principal

Submitted by Clauer on Thu, 2017-05-04 11:03

Josh Bahr

 

Sumner native named new WC principal

 

 

Josh Bahr of Tipton is West Central’s new preK through 12th-grade principal.

Bahr will share the duties with current principal Kathy Timmerman through the first half of the 2017-2018 school year before assuming full duties after that.

As a native of Sumner, Bahr is no stranger to the area. He graduated from Sumner High School in 1997 and went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in elementary education with a specialization in mathematics from the University of Iowa in May 2002. A few years later, he earned a master’s degree in exercise science and health promotion from the California University of Pennsylvania. Just this past year, he earned a second master's degree in educational leadership from Drake University in Des Moines. 

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May

Roger Formanek

Submitted by Clauer on Thu, 2017-05-04 10:55

Roger Formanek

 

 

Roger Nathaniel Formanek, Sr., died on April 27, 2017 at the University of Iowa Hospital following a long illness.  

A Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, May 3 at 10:30 a.m. at St. John XXIII Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids with Father Dustin Vu officiating. 

Visitation will be held prior to the service from 9:00 – 10:30 a.m.  

Roger was born May 25, 1940 in Chelsea, IA, the son of Frank and Libbie (Kaufman) Formanek.  

He attended St. Wenceslas School and graduated in 1958 from Immaculate Conception. 

Following graduation he served in the U.S. Navy.

On June 15, 1963, he was united in marriage to Mary Etta Courtney and together they were blessed with four sons. 

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Lois Blackford

Submitted by Clauer on Thu, 2017-05-04 10:52

Lois Blackford

 

 

Lois Mary (Iliff) Blackford, 78, of Cedar Rapids, passed away Friday, April 21, 2017, at Heritage Nursing Home, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. 

Burial will be in West Union City Cemetery in West Union, Iowa, next to her parents. 

A private memorial service will be scheduled at a later date.

Lois was born July 1, 1938, in Sioux City, Iowa, the daughter of the late Eugene and Mary (Patterson) Iliff.

She graduated from Central High School, Sioux City, Iowa, and Jr. Central College in McPherson, Kan. 

Lois was a devout Christian woman who loved reading her Bible daily and singing Christian songs. She loved cats and enjoyed traveling when she was young.

On July 3, 1969, Lois married Darwin Blackford in Sioux City, Iowa, who preceded her in death in 1987.

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Mark Stewart

Submitted by Clauer on Thu, 2017-05-04 10:50

Mark Stewart

 

 

Mark Stewart, 63, of Elgin, Iowa passed away Thursday, April 20, 2017 at his home in rural Elgin.  

Mark Edward, the son of Delmar R. and Naomi (Christensen) Stewart, was born Nov. 13, 1953 in Oelwein, Iowa.  

He was baptized and confirmed at Bethel Presbyterian Church in West Union, Iowa.  

Mark graduated from North High School in 1970.

Mark farmed with his family south of Elgin for many years, and he worked as a job coach for RISE in Elkader, helping disabled people work and live in society.

Mark had a passion for farming, animals, air shows, and spending time with his family. He had a joyous spirit and enjoyed life. He knew no stranger, encouraged exploring, and had a love for the outdoors that lives on in his children and grandchildren.  Mark left us too soon; we wish we had more time to make additional memories.  He will be forever in our hearts.  

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May

Frances Graham

Submitted by Clauer on Thu, 2017-05-04 10:47

Frances Graham

 

 

Frances Ruth (Hill) Graham, age 95, of Johnston, formerly of West Union and Hawkeye, passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at Bishop Drumm Care Center.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, May 10, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Fayette County Historical Center in West Union. 

The memorial service will be held at Hawkeye United Methodist Church on Thursday, May 11 at 10 a.m. 

Frances was born to Lacy D. and Ruth J. (Henderson) Hill on Dec. 14, 1921 at their home in rural Coggon, IA.

She was a graduate of Coggon High School, then Iowa State College (Ames, IA) in 1943 with a degree in Homemaking. 

Frances taught at Kalona High School, Kalona, IA for two years, then at West Union High School in West Union, IA for three years.

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Boys win 2 in windy week

Submitted by Clauer on Thu, 2017-05-04 10:43

 

Croy Shott blasts this ball off the tee on No. 5 at Pleasant Valley Sports Club Monday, April 24, against Starmont. Schott helped NFV beat the Stars, 159-184 after completing the nine holes with a score of 42. (Jerry Wadian photo)

 

Boys win 2 in windy week

 

 

By Jerry Wadian
jwadian@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

The North Fayette Valley boys’ golf team defied the cold, windy conditions to post a pair of conference victories last week.

Monday, April 24, Starmont shot a 184, good enough to win most meets, but the TigerHawks were red-hot, shooting an outstanding round of 159.

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May

Girls set NFV golf record

Submitted by Clauer on Thu, 2017-05-04 10:39

 

Anna Torkelson is one of eight talented juniors on the NFV girls’ golf team. Monday, April 24, during NFV’s first appearance of the season at Pleasant Valley Sports Club in Clermont, the TigerHawks set a new school record with a round of 176. Torkelson shot a 42 to help NFV set the new record. (Jerry Wadian photo)

 

Girls set NFV golf record

 

 

By Jerry Wadian
jwadian@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

NFV set a new record for girls’ golf Monday, April 24, at Pleasant Valley Sports Club in Clermont.

“Wow, it was great to play at Pleasant Valley again,” stated NFV head girls’ golf coach Robin Madole as the TigerHawks teed off against Starmont.

The visiting Stars played very well, carding a 189. However, NFV was red-hot, shooting a school-record 176 with the top six golfers recording season-low scores.

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Boys track preps for UIC

Submitted by Clauer on Thu, 2017-05-04 10:36

 

Jordan Einck makes a nice handoff to Tylen Burrow as the NFV distance medley sets a new season-best mark of 4:03.23 at the recent TigerHawk Invite. The other two legs of the relay were run by Mac Whelan and Sam Thomas. (Jerry Wadian photo)

 

Boys' track preps for UIC

 

 

By Jerry Wadian
jwadian@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

The NFV boys’ track team had one meet last week as the meet Friday at Starmont was cancelled due to the weather.

Monday, April 24, the TigerHawks finished second to Denver (167.5-111) at the Warrior Invite in Oelwein. Third place went to Grundy Center with 75.5 points.

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