March 2016

Thu
03
Mar

New county shop defeated

New county shop defeated

 

Chris DeBack
cdeback@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

The people of Fayette County have spoken after a resounding defeat of the bond for the proposed new Fayette County Maintenance Complex on Tuesday, March 1. 

 

Eight hundred and sixteen people voted down the bond that would have increased taxes by 61 cents per $1,000 assessed value over the next ten years to pay for the $5 million budget. Only 39 percent of voters (521) who turned out to the polls voted in favor of the new complex. 

 

Wed
02
Mar

2016/17 South Winn football schedules released

 

2016/17 South Winn football schedules released

 

 

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

 

 

The South Winneshiek Warrior football schedule will have a new look for the 2016 and 2017 football seasons. Earlier this winter, it was announced that the Warriors would remain in Class 1A, but move from District 4 to District 2.

As a result, the Warriors will share only two of the same opponents from their previous district, Sumner-Fredricksburg and MFL/MarMac. New faces in the district include Denver, BCLUW, Central Springs, Lake Mills, and Belmond-Klemme.

Wed
02
Mar

Ron Wenthold

Ron Wenthold

 

 

The family of Ron Wenthold is hosting a card shower in honor of Ron’s 80th birthday on March 10.

Cards and well-wishes may be sent to Ron at 108 W. North St., Ossian, IA 52161.

Wed
02
Mar

Travis Tritt to highlight fair

Country music star Travis Tritt has been announced as entertainment for the 2016 Winneshiek County Fair in Decorah. (Submitted photo)

 

Travis Tritt to highlight fair

 

 

 

Country music star Travis Tritt has been announced as entertainment for the 2016 Winneshiek County Fair in Decorah.

Tritt will take the stage at 9 p.m. Friday, July 15, following an opening act that will be announced at a later date.

Wed
02
Mar

High hopes for South Winn Rec Program

 

With the creation of the South Winneshiek Recreation program, many local community leaders are hoping to establish a unified recreation program for local communities, including Ossian, Calmar, and Spillville. The program would allow local Little League, youth football, volleyball, and other programs to work together and be organized under one umbrella while continuing to play at the established fields, diamonds, and gymnasiums in each of the communities. (Zakary Kriener photo)

 

High hopes for South Winn Rec Program

 

 

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

 

 

For many years, youth recreation leagues have been an important of many area communities. Children have had the opportunity to play in Little League, youth football leagues, and other programs that help encourage exercise, teamwork, and many other valuable skills. 

Thanks to an initiative embarked upon by several local community leaders, a unified recreation program for the small towns of southern Winneshiek County may soon be established to help manage and grow these worthwhile activities.

“The options with implementing the South Winneshiek Recreation Program are limitless,” said Committee member Chris Wiltgen. “It started out as simply a vision and has continued to become more popular and gain support.”

Wed
02
Mar

Sylvan and Mary Torkelson

Sylvan and Mary Torkelson

 

 

Sylvan and Mary Torkelson of Elgin will celebrate their 65th wedding Anniversary on March 5.  Married Monday, March 5, 1951, at St. Peter’s Church in Clermont, they are the parents of Karen (Jeff) McMillan, Steven (Deborah) Torkelson, and Kevin Torkelson.  

Greetings can be mailed to Sylvan and Mary Torkelson at 13978 Bugle Road, Elgin, IA 52141.

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