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Wed
27
May

Mr. and Mrs. Dave Hackley

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2015-05-27 09:36

Mr. and Mrs. Dave Hackley

 

 

Dave and Lucy Hackley will be the guests of honor at an open house in celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary.

The event, hosted by the couple’s children and families, will be held from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 7, at the Valleyview Community Center on W. Franklin Street, West Union.

All are cordially invited to attend.

The Hackleys were married June 3, 1965, in Puerto de Santa Maria, Spain.

Those wishing to send cards may mail them to 308 W. Elm St., West Union, IA 52175.

Wed
27
May

Leo Lehman

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2015-05-27 09:33

Leo Lehman

 

 

Leo Lehman of Elgin will celebrate his 85th birthday on Wednesday, June 3.

As Leo marks this special day, friends, neighbors and relatives are invited to drop him a card or note; share a funny story or a special memory if you like.

Birthday wishes will reach Leo at P.O. Box 314, Elgin, IA 52141.

Wed
27
May

Clermont teen critically injured in bike-car accident

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2015-05-27 09:28

Elizabeth Goddard

 

Clermont teen critically injured in bike-car accident

 

 

A Clermont teenager remains hospitalized after she was involved in a bicycle-motor vehicle accident early Wednesday morning, May 20.

Elizabeth Goddard, 15, was traveling by bicycle when she collided with a car at the intersection of Iowa and Spring streets in Clermont about 7:30 a.m.

Goddard was taken by ambulance to Palmer Lutheran Health Center and then air-lifted by MedLink to Gundersen hospitals in LaCrosse, Wis. The teenager continues to be treated for life-threatening injuries.

Authorities said Goddard’s bicycle collided with a car driven by Julienne M. Wander, 74, of Clermont.

The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office was assisted at the scene by Clermont fire and ambulance services.

This accident remains under investigation.

Wed
27
May

'Rise of the Sea Urchins' stars 2 local grads

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2015-05-27 09:25

'Rise of the Sea Urchins' stars 2 local grads

 

 

Janell Bradley
editor@fayettecountynewspapers.com

 

 

A couple of North High School grads have roles in a family-friendly film produced with the Waldorf College Communications Department.

"Rise of the Sea Urchins" will premiere in several north Iowa theaters June 12-25.

“A feature film being made in rural Iowa and Minnesota sounds about as unlikely as a water polo team existing in a rural Iowa high school,” suggested the directors in their press material.

Yet that’s the storyline of “Rise of the Sea Urchins.” The story line goes like this: Against all odds, a rural Iowa high school water polo team must win a state championship. The movie follows Ted Biddles, the insecure new kid, his off-balance coach Max Dungal, and the unimpressive Sunnyville Sea Urchins in their quest for water polo glory.

Wed
27
May

'It's never too late . . .'

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2015-05-27 09:20

 

On behalf of her late husband, George, Helen Halstead accepted an honorary diploma from North Fayette Valley High School Principal Todd Wolverton (above right) at the May 19 Awards Night program. Also pictured (at left) is Helen’s youngest daughter, Joyce Meyer. (Janell Bradley photo)

 

 

'It's never too late . . . '

 

 

Janell Bradley
editor@fayettecountynewspapers.com

 

 

Farm boys who grew up in the 1930s and ‘40s often left school after eighth grade because their help was needed as laborers on the family farm.

George Halstead, born in 1931, was no different. As a boy, he attended Rolling Green No. 6 country school. However, after eighth grade, he didn't go back because his help was needed on the farm. The school was located approximately two miles south of West Union.

Tue
26
May

NFV Graduation 2015

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