150 years for Heyer

      Heyer True Value Hardware, Walworth, which has been family-owned since 1868, celebrates its 150th anniversary Oct. 6-7. Commemorating the anniversary are, from the left, (front row) Spencer Majerus, sixth generation; Fred Koenig, Reineman’s, Burlington; John Hartmann, True Value president and CEO; Shirley Heyer, fourth generation owner; Mary Heyer, fifth generation owner; Marissa Kovarik, sixth generation; Cheryl Ahlers, Reineman’s, Burlington; Greg Kovarik, sixth generation; Cherie Setteducate, Geneva Lake West Chamber of Commerce; (back) Tom Connley, Village of Walworth; Lynn Immerman and Amanda Bein, True Value; Scott Kovarik, store manager; Ed Heyer, fifth generation owner; Mike Miekel and Aaron Stevens, True Value; Owen and Laura Stevens. Present but not pictured were Calvin Stevens and Julia Janusewski. The event featured food, store specials and a window display showing items from throughout the years. (Penny Gruetzmacher photo)