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Boards look at ways to improve education

Submitted by admin on Wed, 2013-07-24 15:02

 

Boards look at ways to improve education

 

Becky Walz

News Editor

 

“Our students are our pride, and as our enrollments spiral down we hand the teachers more duties for the same money. Those challenges are not getting better,” said Arnie Kriener, South Winn board member, at Monday’s joint meeting with Turkey Valley.

Board members of the two districts, along with officials from Northeast Iowa Community College, met to discuss the future of the students and what the educational system of the districts should look like in five or 10 years.

“This is simply a chance to share ideas for the future about the districts’ declining enrollments,” said Superintendent Chris Hoover.

According to figures given at the meeting, the two districts are looking at a combined projected enrollment of 757 students in kindergarten through 12th grade for the 2017-2018 school year.

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24
Jul

Hanoi: “The real Vietnam because Saigon is too young”

Submitted by admin on Wed, 2013-07-24 15:01

 

Hanoi: “The real Vietnam because Saigon is too young”

By Jerry Wadian
Contributing Writer

On arriving in Hanoi, our tour guide stated, “Now you will see the real Vietnam. Saigon is too young; it’s only 300 years old!” To put that in perspective, our country is only 237 years old.

A city of 8 million, Hanoi traces its history back to the Neolithic period. It first became the capital in 1010 under the name Thang Long (City of the Ascending Dragon, a name still used poetically today).

The city has since undergone several name changes, becoming Hanoi by edict of the French colonial administration in 1873. 

Wed
24
Jul

Lillian Habeger, 94, of Elgin

Submitted by admin on Wed, 2013-07-24 14:53

 

Services set for Friday in Elgin

Funeral services for Lillian Habeger, 94, of Elgin will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, July 26, at First Baptist Church in Elgin.

Burial will follow at God’s Acre in Clermont.

Visitation will take place from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, July 25, at Leonard-Grau Funeral Home in Elgin and for one hour before the service Friday at the church. 

Leonard-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Elgin is handling the arrangements.

Lillian died Sunday, July 21, 2013, at Good Samaritan Society – West Union.

Wed
24
Jul

Gene Skultety of Fayette dies July 16

Submitted by admin on Wed, 2013-07-24 14:52

 

Gene Skultety of Fayette dies July 16

Gene P. Skultety, 66, of Fayette died Tuesday, July 16, 2013, at his home.

No services are planned at this time.

S.K. Rogers Funeral Home in Fayette is assisting the family.

Gene Paul Skultety was born June 19, 1947, at St. Mary of Nazareth Hospital in Chicago, Ill., to Eugene and MaryLou (Ferguson) Skultety.

He proudly served his country as an ammo and inventory clerk in the United States Army from 1967 until 1969. During his service he earned his GED from the United States Armed Forces Institute - European Branch.

On Aug. 18, 1973, Gene was united in marriage with Suzan Worth in Bensenville, Ill. To this union, three children were born. The couple were later divorced. 

Gene later met Lynda Walkup, and the couple made their home in Fayette in 1995. 

Wed
24
Jul

Birth - Joslyn Nicole Murray

Submitted by admin on Wed, 2013-07-24 14:49

 

Joslyn Nicole Murray

…June 28 birth…

Steven and Nicole Murray of West Union are happy to announce the birth of their daughter Joslyn Nicole on Friday, June 28, 2013.

Born at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in LaCrosse, Wis., Joslyn weighed 8 lbs. 11 oz. and measured 19¾ inches at birth.

Welcoming her home were siblings Ethan, 4; Anabel, 3; and Ben, 18 mo.

Grandparents are Steve Wurtzel of Waukon, Lyn Corkery of Muscatine, and Bill and Joann Murray of Ryan.

Wed
24
Jul

Free movie for adults at WU library

Submitted by admin on Wed, 2013-07-24 14:40

 

Free movie for adults at WU library

Friends of the Library of West Union are offering a  free movie for adults from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1.

This 2013 movie stars Naomi Watts and Ewan McGregor.

Maria, Henry and their three sons begin their winter vacation in Thailand, looking forward to a few days in tropical paradise. But on the morning of Dec. 26, a terrifying roar rises up from the center of the earth. As Maria freezes in fear, a huge wall of black water races across the hotel grounds toward her.

This film is the unforgettable account of a family caught, with tens of thousands of strangers, in the mayhem of one of the worst natural catastrophes of our time. 

 

Wed
24
Jul

Talents to blossom during ‘The Secret Garden’

Submitted by admin on Wed, 2013-07-24 14:37

 

Talents to blossom during ‘The Secret Garden’

By Mike Van Sickle
Union editor

Children from throughout the area are cordially invited to let their talents bloom and take to the stage during the upcoming production of “The Secret Garden” in West Union.

The community’s Parks and Recreation Department is hosting the return of the Missoula Children’s Theatre (MCT) traveling troupe Monday, July 29, through Saturday, Aug. 3.

MCT previously visited West Union in 2008 and 2009 and with local cast members helped produce “Rumpelstiltskin” and “The Little Mermaid,” respectively.

“On behalf of the West Union Parks and Recreation Board, I am very happy to announce that we have received enough donations from individual community members and local businesses that we can offer the Missoula experience free of charge,” said director Kathy Guyer.

Wed
24
Jul

Preconstruction meeting held for Center Street project

Submitted by admin on Wed, 2013-07-24 14:29

CUTLINE: Elgin Pre Con Walk Photo: Elgin City Superintendent Tom Martin (left) converses with contractors for Elgin’s Center Street Project, which is set to begin on Aug. 5.

 

 

 

Preconstruction meeting held for Center Street project

Brian Smith
Contributing Writer

 

            A preconstruction meeting for Elgin’s Center Street Project was held on Friday, July 19. Present at the meeting were Mayor Bill Pfister, City Clerk Rhonda Dales, City Superintendent Tom Martin, and City Councilmember Sara Strong, along with various contractors and subcontractors for the project.

Wed
24
Jul

Elgin Sweet Corn Day canceled

Submitted by admin on Wed, 2013-07-24 14:27

 

 

Elgin Sweet Corn Day canceled

 

Due to the wet spring, which delayed the planting of sweet corn, Elgin Sweet Corn Day scheduled for Saturday, July 27, has been canceled. Officials recently learned that sweet corn will not be ready for harvest until sometime in August.

Because of the city street project, the event cannot be rescheduled for a later date.

 
Wed
24
Jul

Bleeding green

Submitted by admin on Wed, 2013-07-24 14:25

 

CUTLINE: Travis Sparrgrove of Castalia works every morning and evening washing, clipping, feeding, leading, and brushing his cows in order for them to be ready for the Fayette County Fair. (Photo by Amber Hovey)

 

 

Bleeding green

By Amber Hovey
Contributing Writer

For Travis Sparrgrove, the Fayette County Fair is a time when he can show off all the hard work he has put forth through the year for FFA and 4-H. 

Sparrgrove, who graduated this year from North Fayette, has been showing animals at the fair since he was 5 years old. 

In 2005, he joined the Eldorado Eagles 4-H Club.

“It’s a learning experience,” said Travis. 

“4-H has been the perfect club for him, because it lets him explore so many different things he’s interested in,” said his mother, Peggy Sparrgrove. “Lots of trophies, lots of ribbons…”

“Lots of pictures,” added Travis quickly.

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