July 2016

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Lillian Rolfes

Lillian Rolfes

 

 

Lillian Rolfes, age 90, of Calmar, IA, died on Saturday, July 2, 2016, at the Ossian Senior Hospice in Ossian, IA.

Mass of Christian burial was held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 8, at St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Calmar.

The reverend Robert Gross and Deacon Andrew Marr officiated.

Interment was held in the St. Aloysius Catholic Cemetery in Calmar.

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13
Jul

Winneshiek County Fair is underway!

Winneshiek County Fair is underway!

 

 

 

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

 

The 2016 Winneshiek County Fair is officially underway in Decorah as of Tuesday morning!

While one full day of fun and entertainment is in the books, there is still plenty of time to get to the fairgrounds to enjoy this year’s festivities.

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Jul

'Individuals don't accomplish things - groups do'

 

South Winneshiek co-cross country coach Kevin Kearney was recently recognized as one of eight finalists for the National High School Athletic Coaches Association (NHSACA) National Coach of the Year at a ceremony in Louisville, Ky. After coaching the Warrior cross country team since 1994, Kearney was humbled by the nomination, but was reluctant to receive all the credit for accomplishments that came as a result of over 20 years of cooperation from the school district, other coaches, and athletes that put in the time and dedication to develop a successful program. (Zakary Kriener photo)

 

'Individuals don't accomplish things - groups do'

 

 

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

 

 

Kevin Kearney is a familiar name around the South Winneshiek school district and community. He has taught at the high school since 1994, the same year that he helped bring the sport of cross country to South Winneshiek.

“When we first started out, there were five students who participated between South Winn and Turkey Valley,” explained the Warrior coach of over 20 years. “This year, we have 77 students in grades seven through 12 who have signed up to go out.”

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13
Jul

A visit to Swaziland changes Appler's outlook on life

 

Kathryn Appler visited a preschool and an orphanage to meet, play, and talk with the children in Big Bend, Swaziland, where a great number of children have lost their parents to HIV or AIDS.

 

A visit to Swaziland changes Appler's outlook on life

 

 

By Chris Deback
cdeback@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

College is often thought of as a place to find oneself. After those awkward teenage years, college is a place for young adults to discover who they truly are by making new friends and allowing their experiences to shape them.

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13
Jul

WC's early playoff exit can't mar another positive season

 

Mary McDonough threw a complete game at East Buchanan on Tuesday, July 5. She gave up seven runs on eight hits with tree walks and four strike outs in the Class 1A Region 3 first round matchup. 

 

WC's early playoff exit can't mar another positive season

 

 

By Chris Deback
cdeback@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

Once again, the West Central girls’ softball team found itself with a first-round exit from the Regional playoffs.

East Buchanan defeated the Blue Devils, 7-2, on Tuesday, July 5; however, another early exit shouldn’t overshadow the true progress the program continues to make under head coach Nick Robinson.

For the first time in recent history, the softball team finished with a winning record in Upper Iowa Conference play. It swept two conference opponents this year — Edgewood-Colesburg, for the second year in a row, and Postville.

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13
Jul

Karen Becker receives award from NWS

 

Karen Becker holds her 25-year certificate as a National Weather Service cooperative observer next to her temperature gauge.

 

Karen Becker receives award from NWS

 

 

By Chris Deback
cdeback@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

The weather affects us all every day. It is unavoidable, from sunny afternoons to dark, rainy evenings.

Most of us are affected by different kinds of weather. Here in the Midwest, we’ll never have to deal with a hurricane, but then again tornadoes are highly less likely on the East Coast.

A multitude of jobs are weather-related. The obvious is storm chasers and meteorologists, but there is another group of people with an unheralded passion for the weather. Those are National Weather Service (NWS) cooperative observers.

Right here in Fayette County, one such cooperative observer, Karen Becker, received an award for 25 years of service.

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13
Jul

Using talent to give back

 

Kenny Friedly of Fayette takes great pride in his handcrafted projects. One of the last steps in building picnic tables is making sure they are sanded down to be smooth and comfortable.

 

Using talent to give back

 

 

Gina Hoffman

Contributing Writer

 

 

As Mahatma Gandhi once said, “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” 

Ken Friedly, a longtime resident of the Fayette community, is doing just that. After a lifetime of farming and serving with the military, Friedly moved from the farm into town. However, true retirement was not an option for the ambitious gentleman.  Since his move, he has been putting an impressive carpentry talent to work in order to serve and bring joy to others in the community and those who have made a difference to him during his life.

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13
Jul

Swimmers win 2

 

Abby Reichter’s face shows her determination as she powers her way through the water at the West Union Aquatic Center Tuesday, July 5. With Reichter’s help in the girls’ 13-14 age group, West Union swimmers won both ends of the triangular against Sumner and Elkader/Strawberry Point. (Jerry Wadian photo)

 

Swimmers win 2

 

 

By Jerry Wadian
jwadian@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

The West Union swim team completed the regular season Tuesday, July 5, by winning a home triangular. Saturday, the season ended with the Conference Meet in Waukon.

West Union won both meets Tuesday, sinking Sumner, 392-286, and Elkader/Strawberry Point, 379-297. Sumner edged Elk./St. Pt., 336-324.

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13
Jul

TigerHawk baseball ends regular season

 

NFV catcher Tate Hovden comes barreling into third base during the game Tuesday, July 5, against Osage. The junior drilled three hits, including this triple, scored three times and drove in a run as NFV split the doubleheader. (Kris Van Sickle photo) 

 

TigerHawk baseball ends regular season

 

 

By Jerry Wadian
jwadian@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

North Fayette Valley ended the regular baseball season last week with a pair of wins.

The TigerHawks split with Osage Tuesday (July 5) in West Union and walloped Postville in a makeup game Wednesday on the Pirates’ home diamond.

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13
Jul

Too many 2-out hits doom softball

 

Everyone at the Class 3A playoff game between NFV and New Hampton knew this was going to be a close play at the plate. The TigerHawks’ Marrah Burrack tried to score from third on   an infield grounder, but the Chickasaw first baseman’s relay to home in the fourth inning resulted in an inning-ending out. Burrack looked shocked at the call, and NFV head coach Bob Lape protested. However the umpire, who was in perfect position, stood by his call. (Jerry Wadian photo)

 

Too many 2-out hits doom softball

 

 

By Jerry Wadian
jwadian@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

The visitors from New Hampton simply made too many two-out hits for North Fayette Valley to overcome in Wednesday’s Class 3A softball playoff game.

The Chickasaws won, 13-3, but their first eight runs came in the first three innings, and all scored after there were two outs in the inning, frequently with two strikes on the batter.

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