April 2016

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Warrior girls impressive in busy week

Warrior girls impressive in busy week

 

 

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

 

 

The South Winneshiek girls’ golf squad wrapped up a busy week that yielded several strong appearances.

Monday, the varsity girls carded an impressive 177 as a team against Postville. Because they did not have enough golfers to post a team score, the SW girls claimed the victory.

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Apr

SW boys' golf continue strong start

 

South Winneshiek senior Anthony Emanuel shows excellent control with his wedge as he approaches the green during recent Warrior golf action. In a busy week, Emanuel shot a 40 in a victory over Postville; a 39 in a second-place finish against Decorah and Turkey Valley (triangular); a 38 in a win over Central; and an 81 (18 holes) in a second-place finish in the New Hampton Tournament. (Zakary Kriener photo)

 

SW boys' golf continue strong start

 

 

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

 

 

 

The South Winneshiek boys’ golf team was very busy over the course of the past week, participating in four tournaments or meets in six days last week.

The week began Monday afternoon at Tri-City Golf Club in Luana against Postville. The boys were able to send the Pirates straight off the plank with a 159-229 victory.

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27
Apr

Warrior track/field nearing stride

 

South Winneshiek senior Alec Quandahl executes flawless form in the 440-meter shuttle hurdle relay race Thursday at the TigerHawk Invitational in West Union. The foursome of Quandahl, Levi Lukes, Joel Hanson, and Jacob Ling placed third in the event with a time of 1:14.40, helping lead the Warriors to a second-place finish in the team standings. (Zakary Kriener photo)

 

Warrior track/field nearing stride

 

 

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

 

 

The South Winneshiek boys’ and girls’ track teams completed a busy week with some promising results. Tuesday, the girls’ team traveled to Hudson, while the boys competed in Decorah. Two days later, both the girls’ and boys’ teams were in West Union for the TigerHawk Invitational.

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27
Apr

Armella Zweibohmer

Armella Zweibohmer

 

 

Armella Zweibohmer will be celebrating her 90th birthday on Saturday, May 7. 

A card shower will be held in her honor. Please send cards to Armella Zweibohmer, 315 N. Mill St., Decorah, IA 52101.

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27
Apr

Irma Thuente

Irma Thuente

 

 

Irma Thuente, age 91, of Festina, IA died Friday, April 22, 2016 at the Ossian Senior Hospice in Ossian, IA.

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27
Apr

Calmar's own marathon man

 

History and social studies instructor Scott Conway stands in front of the dozens of inspirational “koala-fier” fliers that were left near his classroom at South Winneshiek High School prior to him flying to Boston last week. Conway was able to cross one big item off his bucket list as the teacher and Warrior coach ran in the Boston Marathon on Monday, April 18. Conway completed the race in 3:00.43, which was one of the fastest times among Iowa competitors. (Zakary Kriener photo)

 

Calmar's own marathon man

 

 

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

 

 

 

It all started several years ago when a former student challenged South Winneshiek High School teacher and coach to knock a big milestone off his bucket list.

For Scott Conway, both a social studies and history teacher, as well as a cross country and track coach at South Winn, running is something that is in his blood. His passion for long-distance running helped fuel him to qualify for one of the most famous races in the world, the Boston Marathon.

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27
Apr

NICC through the eyes of a longtime employee

 

Janet Bullerman has worked for Northeast Iowa Community College in Calmar for over 30 years, during which time she has assisted five different presidents and a number of Boards of Trustees, She is noted as a de facto historian for the college, able to shed light on information being sought by others. 

 

NICC through the eyes of a longtime employee

 

 

By Chris Deback
cdeback@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC) has taken many forms over its 50-year history.

It was first called Area One Vocational-Technical School with classes scattered across northeast Iowa in Ossian, Calmar, Decorah and Fort Atkinson.

It then changed its name in 1979 to Northeast Iowa Technical Institute (NITI) and added the Peosta campus that same year before officially becoming an Iowa community college in 1988 as it continued to expand.

One person has been through it all, from student to entry level employee to Board of Trustee secretary and assistant to the president. Her name is Janet Bullerman.

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27
Apr

Gary Wayne Laughton

Gary Wayne Laughton

 

 

Gary Wayne Laughton, 42, died on April 9, 2016.  Gary was born in Melbourne, Australia, on February 20, 1974, to Cheryl Laughton.  Gary loved the Lord and attended Dellwood Baptist Church, Waynesville, NC.  He was an avid University of North Carolina Tarheels fan and participated in track, cricket and basketball.

 

Gary was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents.

 

In addition to his mother, Gary is survived by his wife, Cheri Smock Laughton; two daughters, Ella and Isabelle Laughton; step-children, Corey and Kiley Beaver; mother-in-law, Brenda Bilden Coen; father-in-law, Dave Coen; sister-in-law, Lori Terrell (Kevin), and nephew, Ronan.

 

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27
Apr

New park ranger ready to learn

 

Recently starting his new position as Gilbertson Conservation Education Area park ranger, Isaac Sedlmayr is eager to learn about the park and its patrons.

 

New park ranger ready to learn

 

 

Brian Smith
Contributing Writer
bsmith@fayettepublishing.com

 

 

   As Isaac Sedlmayr begins to fulfill the responsibilities of his new position as park ranger at Gilbertson Conservation Education Area in Elgin, there are two things he hopes to be learning about. One is the park itself and what it has to offer those who come to visit. The other is the people from the community and outlying areas who utilize the park.

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Apr

Valley grad offers support for coping with aging parents

Former Valley graduate Anita Dennler Dahlby wrote the book "A Journey to an End: A Daughter Takes Her Father from His Home to Hers, from a Nursing Home to a Funeral Home. (Janell Bradley photo)

 

Valley grad offers support for coping with aging parents

 

 

Janell Bradley

Contributing Writer

 

 

Anita Dennler Dahlby says she never planned to be among the adult children caring for their aging parents.

“But when circumstances as abrupt and unwelcome as a tsunami presented themselves, my elderly father came to live with my husband and me,” explained the retired teacher with ties to Elgin.

And though she didn’t intend for her experiences to become a book, it was after fellow members of a writing group read what she had penned that it was suggested her experience might help others going through similar situations.

The result is the book, “A Journey to an End: A Daughter Takes Her Father from His Home to Hers, from a Nursing Home to a Funeral Home.”

Anita’s father, Harold, was living in a condominium in West Union when she realized he should no longer be living independently. However, having always had a somewhat contentious relationship with her dad, she knew offering to have Harold move into the home she and her husband shared in Holmen, Wis., would present challenges.

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