Memorial to cyclist Al Dziewa

Avid cyclist and businessman Al Dziewa of Farmington passed away after a battle with cancer last September. Al was sponsor of the Long John Silver's Cycling Team.

The Park Hills Daily Journal wrote about Al in its end of year roundup:

Al Dziewa was a man who loved to share fun, but he also was not a man afraid of work. An avid cyclist, it was just a routine for the Farmington businessman to ride his bicycle to Taum Sauk Mountain and back, a round trip of 70 miles, to see the fall leaves. He was just as avid a sports fan and worked hard in support of kids' sports programs. Very active in civic projects, he led the way in getting a bicycle trail through the city and organized a midnight ride as part of Country Days. Dziewa put much effort into his successful Long John Silvers restaurant and added the A&W; Root Beer line to the pleasure of his customers. But with all that he did for the community and the effort to succeed in business, Al's greatest love was his family. Dziewa died Sept. 22 at the age of 49.