December 2013

Thu
26
Dec

To ‘Marvel’ during the holidays

 

A photo of the late Marvel Alber Sauerbrei is displayed among her Christmas collection of more than 300 dolls, villages, angels, Santa Clauses, and other holiday collectibles.

 

 

To ‘Marvel’ during the holidays

By Rich Holm
Union News Writer
info@fayettecountynewspapers.com

 

The late Marvel Alber Sauerbrei loved Christmas more than anything. One of her favorite movies was “It’s a Wonderful Life.” The movie has become an inspiration in so many lives today, much like Marvel was to people who knew her best.

As Marvel Alber, she would start a Christmas collection that would become like no other. Family members stopped counting as her different Santa Clauses swelled to over 114 in number. She had 40 angels in her collection, and her dolls numbered 70.

Thu
26
Dec

Robert Eugene Crowe

 

Robert Eugene Crow

 

Robert Eugene Crow, 70, of Highmore, SD, passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at his home in Highmore surrounded by family.

A Celebration of his Life will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, June 13, 2014 at the Church of Christ, Highmore with Pastor Max Kelley officiating. 

Robert Eugene Crow was born on November 24, 1943 to Robert T. and Bettie (Davis) Crow in Waterloo, IA.  He attended Valley High of Elgin, IA and following graduation he continued at the Upper Iowa University in Fayette, IA.  He became a high school teacher of math, science, and physics. Robert married Linda Hackmann on December 28, 1965 at Elgin, IA. 

Thu
26
Dec

A book for students and families to bank on

First-time author Carol Jensen displays her soon-to-be released book “College Financial Aid: Highlighting the Small Print of Student Loans.” The West Union woman hopes the publication will help past, future, and current college students protect or regain their financial independence. (Mike Van Sickle photo)

 

 

 

 

A book for students and families to bank on

By Mike Van Sickle
News Editor

mvansickle@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

‘Tis the season for high school and college counselors to discuss financial aid and student loans with graduating seniors and their families. Any future college student and/or his or her parent(s) who have attempted to interpret pages upon pages of financial aid loan documents are familiar with the confusion and related questions that quickly arise.

A West Union woman recently completed a five-year examination of the student loan process, which included putting the results of the study into her own words over the past year. In January, Carol Jensen will release her recently published book “College Financial Aid: Highlighting the Small Print of Student Loans.”

Fri
20
Dec

Alco Gives 2% Back to Local Schools

Alco Gives 2% Back to Local Schools

Alco has an exciting event going on this Friday & Saturday December 22nd / December 23rd…on two of our biggest sales day of the year. Alco is donating 2% of total purchases back to the local public school district in each town we serve.

 

Wed
18
Dec

SW takes nail-biter from Eagles, 45-44

 

South Winn’s Abby Phillips (20) hauls in the offensive board while sophomore Joclyn Bushman boxes out an Eagle defender during Friday’s nail-biting 45-44 UIC win over Clayton Ridge. (Becky Walz photo)

 

 

 

 

 

SW takes nail-biter from Eagles, 45-44

 

They had two wins in UIC action, but the Lady Warriors really wanted the third over a well-coached Waukon team. However, they fell a bit short last week.

vs. West Central

South Winn danced into Maynard on Tuesday, Dec. 10, looking to get back on the winning track, and punished West Central to no end, defeating the Blue Devils, 57-12.

The Lady Warriors took a commanding 32-12 lead at halftime and held WC scoreless in the second half, led by Brittany Shindelar’s 19 points and Payton Poshusta’s 11.

Wed
18
Dec

SW takes fifth at home Invite

 

Warrior 182 lb. wrestler Landers Kuboushek gets the near-fall over Patrick Tajarin of Central Elkader as older brothers Easton (l) and Sawyer react to the action at Saturday's South Winn Invitational. (Becky Walz photo)

 

SW takes fifth at home Invite

 

With three guys in the finals and three more wrestling for third, SW head coach Jacob Elsbernd was happy with how his team competed on Saturday, finishing fifth of the 10 teams at the annual South Winn Invitational.

Landers Kuboushek and Chris Brincks each ended the day with a title, while Ryan Hageman finished second.

“I am very pleased about how our guys wrestled this weekend,” said Elsbernd. “We are starting to wrestle with some confidence and that can play a big role in the results of matches.”

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