January 2016

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20
Jan

Warrior grapplers tested in dual action

 

As one of only two seniors on the Warrior wrestling team, 220-pounder Anthony Emanuel played his role in Thursday’s double dual with Central and MFL/MarMac. Despite picking up a 3-1 decision over his Bulldog opponent, his only match of the evening, South Winn fell to MFL/MarMac by a mere five points. Emanuel had a strong night earlier in the week, going 2-1 in a quad with Sumner-Fredericksburg, Don Bosco, and Clarksville. (Zakary Kriener photo)

 

Warrior grapplers tested in dual action

 

 

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

 

 

Crunch time is quickly approaching for the South Winneshiek wrestling team as the postseason draws near. 

The Warriors were busy in dual action over the past week, traveling to Sumner Tuesday (Jan. 12) and hosting a triangular Thursday in Calmar. To wrap up the week, South Winn competed in a dual tournament Saturday. Although the team suffered several losses throughout the week, the team took on some of its stiffest competition of the season.

Wed
20
Jan

Creative Corner coming to Ossian

 

Creative Corner Salon will soon be open for business in Ossian. The small salon, owned and operated by Ossian native Sandy (Nesvik) Havel, will welcome customers to an in-home shop beginning Monday, Feb. 1. (Zakary Kriener photo)

 

Creative Corner coming to Ossian

 

 

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

 

 

 

For 2013 South Winneshiek High School alum Sandy (Nesvik) Havel, working in a hair salon is something for which she has always had a passion.

After receiving a degree in cosmetology from Northeast Iowa Community College, she was able to start her career in Decorah.

“Before I began working at a salon, it had never even crossed my mind to own my own salon,” admitted Havel. “But after I began working in the industry, the idea became something that sounded more and more appealing to me as time went on.”

When Sandy and her husband, Matthew, purchased an Ossian home, she saw it as a perfect opportunity to open her own salon.

Wed
20
Jan

Josey Jewell: Northeast Iowa gem

 

Born and raised in Winneshiek County, Josey Jewell knows a thing or two about hard work and dedication. The Iowa Hawkeye linebacker helped make the 2015 season one of the most memorable ones in history, but he attributes much of his success and work ethic to his rural Iowa upbringing. (Zakary Kriener photo)

 

Josey Jewell: Northeast Iowa gem

 

 

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

 

 

 

When Josey Jewell first stepped onto the practice field in an Iowa Hawkeye jersey three years ago, he was a self-admitted undersized, small-town kid with the odds stacked against him. Today, he is an All- Big Ten linebacker on a team coming off one of its most successful seasons in decades.

“I weighed about 190 pounds when I was a senior in high school,” said the Decorah native, who helped lead his high school team to state runner-up and a state championship during his junior and senior seasons, respectively.

Wed
20
Jan

Larry Krueger

Larry Krueger

 

 

Larry Krueger, 64, of Elgin, Iowa passed away Thursday, January 14, 2016 at his home.  Larry Lyle, the son of Lyle and Helen (Roberts) Krueger, was born September 26, 1951 in West Union, Iowa.  He graduated from Valley High School in 1969.  Larry was united in marriage with the former Terry Chevalley on July 7, 1989 in Harpers Ferry, Iowa.

Larry worked at NEOWA FS, Robertson Implement, and Blessing Industries. Presently, Larry owned and operated Krueger Construction in Elgin, Iowa.

Wed
20
Jan

Local blood donor intentional about giving

 

Elgin resident Greg Kleppe received this certificate from LifeServe Blood Center, which recognizes him as an 18-gallon donor. Kleppe has tried to be intentional about giving blood ever since he was a 19-year-old college student at Iowa State University, when he first donated.

 

Local blood donor intentional about giving

 

 

Brian Smith
Contributing Writer
bsmith@fayettepublishing.com

 

 

Giving blood is not something that happens by chance. Those who give must be intentional about doing so, often rearranging their normal routines to allow them the time needed to donate. Though we live in an age in which everyone always seems to be busy with a variety of things, there are those who make donating blood a priority.

Greg Kleppe of Elgin has given blood since 1980, when he was a freshman attending Iowa State University in Ames. He has now given 149 units of blood, which translates to 18 and 5/8 gallons. Though it hasn’t always been easy to donate, Kleppe views giving blood as a way to help others, and has found a way to make it a regular part of his life.

Wed
20
Jan

More important than a text — YOU!

More important than a text — YOU!

 

 

 

By Chris Deback
cdeback@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

Paying constant attention to the road is something that every driver, young or older, struggles with, yet it is the single most important aspect of driving.

The distractions are many, from the radio to passengers to using a mobile device while driving, among others.

I struggle with it and have to remind myself to stop staring at the beautiful northeast Iowa scenery as the sun comes up on my way to work and instead focus on the road.

Wed
20
Jan

Blue Devils capture two victories

 

West Central senior Ethan Fink turned in a double-double against the Turkey Valley Trojans on Friday, Jan. 15, with 19 points and 12 rebounds. 

 

Blue Devils capture two victories

 

 

By Chris Deback
cdeback@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

The West Central boys’ basketball team (6-6) was 1-1 in conference play last week with a 59-42 home win over Turkey Valley on Friday, Jan. 15, and a 65-59 loss at MFL/MarMac on Tuesday, Jan. 12. The Blue Devils also secured a 64-49 victory over Cedar Valley Christian on Thursday, Jan. 14, in Springville.

Wed
20
Jan

Blue Devils continue to make progress

Blue Devils continue to make progress

 

 

By Chris Deback
cdeback@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

It’s never easy taking on the No. 1 team in the state, but West Central girls’ basketball head coach Emily Novotny was happy with the way the Blue Devils performed in a 65-20 loss to Turkey Valley on Friday, Jan. 15.

It marked the fifth straight loss since the Blue Devils captured their first of the season just two weeks prior.

However, despite the blowout loss, Novotny stressed improvement. She mentioned that the Blue Devils scored more points (four) while giving up the same amount than the first time the two teams faced off on Dec. 8, 2015.

Wed
20
Jan

Joy Alan McFarlane

Joy Alan McFarlane

 

 

Joy Alan McFarlane, born January 3, 1952 at Mercy Hospital of Franciscan Sisters in Oelwein, Iowa to Clyde and Thelma (Landsgaard) McFarlane, the third of nine children. Died January 3, 2016.

A memorial service will be held from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Thursday, January 14, 2016 at S.K. Rogers Funeral Home in Fayette, Iowa.

In lieu of flowers the family would ask that donations be given to the Fayette County Fair Beef Barn or Fayette American Legion in Joy's name.

Wed
20
Jan

Local teens/photographer featured in national magazine

Zoe Larson, photographer Morgan LaRue, and Carson Larson (l-r) hold the January issue of Gothesque Jr. magazine, which features a eight-page photo spread of the two sisters submitted by LaRue. 

 

Local teens/photographer featured in national magazine

 

 

By Chris Deback
cdeback@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

Photography is a tricky hobby. It takes practice, patience, and a defined eye to produce a successful photo shoot.

Upper Iowa University student Morgan LaRue is one of those talented individuals. When one looks at LaRue’s work, one would think she is a seasoned veteran with years of experience. That is simply not the case. Though she is still a little rough around the edges, LaRue’s natural gift is easily expressed on the pages of various magazines.

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