January 2018

Wed
17
Jan

SW tames Cougars, fall to No. 1 Dons

 

South Winn 106-pounder Felicity Taylor works to turn her opponent during recent Warrior wrestling action. Holding an 18-5 record (prior to Saturday’s Decorah Viking Dual Tournament), the senior has been a vital part of the No 7-ranked Class 1A dual team’s success. (Zakary Kriener photo)

 

 

 

SW tames Cougars, fall to No. 1 Dons

 

 

The Class 1A No. 7-ranked South Winn wrestling team traveled to Gilbertville Tuesday, Jan. 9, to put a perfect 12-0 mark on the line against some of its toughest competition to-date. 

The Warriors were handed their first loss of the season by a score of 53-13 to No. 1-ranked Don Bosco. It is only South Winn’s second regular season blemish in the past two seasons.

The Warriors bounced back resiliently as it took care of business in their next dual of the night, taking down Sumner-Fredericksburg, 43-21.

Wed
17
Jan

WMCF will send 2 locals to diabetes camp

 

For the ninth year, the Winneshiek Medical Center Foundation will be offering camperships for area youth (ages 8-17) to attend Camp Hertko Hollow, a diabetes camp in Boone. Last summer, 12-year-old Breckan Stewart (right) attended the camp, thanks to a WMC Foundation sponsorship. She is pictured alongside camp founder Dr. Edward Hertko. (submitted photo)

WMCF will send 2 locals to diabetes camp

 

 

 

Last summer, 12-year-old Breckan Stewart went to camp.  In some ways, it was like any other camp, with archery, horseback riding and rock climbing adventures.  However, Breckan’s experience, which was sponsored by the Winneshiek Medical Center Foundation (WMCF), included education about Type 1 diabetes, a diagnosis she received just months earlier.

“Breckan was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes on January 29, 2017, just days before last year’s camp applications were due.  The timing was perfect,” said Breckan’s mother, Tracy.  

Wed
17
Jan

Franzen 'hooked for life' on deer hunting

 

For the first time in her life, Ossian’s Sara Franzen was recently introduced to the world of deer hunting. In the final weekend of late muzzleloader season, the newfound outdoorswoman dropped her first whitetail. (submitted photo)

 

Franzen 'hooked for life' on deer hunting

 

 

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

 

 

When it comes to the great sport of whitetail deer hunting, oftentimes patience is key. For many hunters, it took years to get their first deer, but for Ossian’s Sara Franzen, the thrill and excitement of seeing her first deer hit the ground came on her very first weekend since taking up the sport.

“I had absolutely no previous hunting experience before going out last weekend, and I honestly never imagined that it would be something that I would get into,” admitted Franzen, who was first introduced to the sport by boyfriend Nolan Hageman. “I shot a gun a couple of times when I was younger, but this was the first time I actually shot at something besides a target.”

The young outdoorswoman went on to say that her newfound love for hunting began when she took notice of Hageman’s passion for it.

“Nolan is obsessed with hunting. He has been going his whole life,” continued Franzen. “I started watching it on TV when he had it on, and I would always have a good time when we hung out in the garage with his deer-hunting friends.”

Seeing how much fun she was missing out on, Franzen decided it was time to put on some camo of her own.

“I actually wore some of Nolan’s old hunting apparel and used his gun,” she laughed. “We went out in the field one day, and I took a few shots for the first time in a long time. I felt ready to go!”

The young couple went to their hunting spot near Ossian on Saturday night, Jan. 6, and Sara was hooked instantly.

They sat in Nolan’s blind and scouted the area throughout the afternoon as he taught Sara what to look for. After a while, they spotted a deer near them.

“I was really excited at first because it was a decent buck,” said Franzen. “Unfortunately, that night was not my night. I remember going home disappointed that I didn’t get anything and hopeful that I would get another chance before the end of the season.”

While disappointed that she didn’t have success on night number one, Franzen did admit that she found the experience to be very helpful to her.

“I was pretty nervous that night. I was pretty shaky when I saw the buck,” she elaborated. “I felt pretty confident in my aim, but my biggest fear was knowing when the time would be right to take my shot. I think a lot of my nerves were calmed that night.”

Determined to get her deer, Sara and Nolan returned to the blind the following night.

Wed
17
Jan

WC plays well in loss to South Winn

 

West Central’s Lauren Fink attempts a shot as North Fayette Valley’s Claire Hanson attempts to block her shot on Tuesday, Jan. 9. Jerry Wadian

 

WC plays well in loss to South Winn

 

By Chris Deback
cdeback@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

The West Central girls’ basketball team fell in two Upper Iowa Conference matchups last week. 

The girls lost at home to North Fayette Valley, 58-29, on Tuesday, Jan. 9, and were defeated, 51-38, on the road at South Winneshiek on Friday, Jan. 12.

South Winneshiek held a 36-22 advantage at halftime and seemed poised to cruise toward victory. However, West Central had other ideas, and the girls played some of their best basketball of the season over an eight-minute stretch in the third and fourth quarters to close the score gap. 

Wed
17
Jan

Robert Friederich

Robert Friederich

 

 

Robert “Bob” Friederich, 82, of Postville, Iowa died Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at Gundersen Lutheran Hospital, La Crosse, Wisconsin. Robert Leo was born on January 13, 1935 to Jacob and Ida (Schneider) Friederich in Elgin, Iowa. He was baptized and confirmed on March 22, 1953 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Postville, Iowa. Bob graduated from Postville High School in 1953 and proudly joined the United States Air Force.

Wed
17
Jan

Donna Baldwin Davenport

Donna Baldwin Davenport

 

 

Donna Baldwin Davenport, longtime resident of Iowa City went to be with her Lord and Savior, Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2018.  She was 84.  

She was born Dec. 5, 1933 in Strawberry Point Iowa to parents Harry and Lillie (Gruver) Baldwin.

Her father was a bakery owner, well known for his beautiful cakes and special baked goods. Her mother Lillie worked alongside Harry and after his passing went into nursing. 

Donna worked as a crossing guard where her children went to school and was a sweet addition to all the children she helped get safely to school. 

She went on to work at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics for well over 40 years until retiring as a Tech II in the operating room. 

Wed
17
Jan

Mentoring: a valuable exerperience for all

 

 

Clermont Fire Chief Randy Wiedenhoff and his wife, Marcia, owner and operator of Body Kneads in Clermont, both say that becoming involved in the North Fayette Valley Mentoring Program is one of the best choices they have made. Randy has mentored the same student for three years, and Marcia has been a mentor to a student for nearly a year.  (Megan Molseed photo)

 

Mentoring: a valuable experience for all

 

 

Megan Molseed

News Writer
mmolseed@fayettepublishing.com

 

 

“When I started with the mentoring program, I knew I wanted to help where I could,” said three-year North Fayette Valley Mentoring Program veteran Randy Wiedenhoff.  “What I didn’t realize was how much it would benefit me, too.”

“I worked closely with the program for a while,” explained the Clermont fire chief.  “When I saw that we were in need of more male mentors, I didn’t have to think too hard about it.  It was important to me to volunteer and give back. It’s one of the best choices I’ve made.” 

Founded in 2000, the North Fayette Valley Mentoring Program is a subgroup of the North Fayette Valley Community Coalition (NFVCC) and strives to connect youth with positive adult role models who can help them aspire, achieve and develop to their fullest potential.  

“I knew it would be a commitment when I started, but I can say, honestly, it has never felt like that,” noted the dedicated volunteer.  “We always have so much fun together,” he noted of his eighth-grade mentee. “I have to say, it keeps me young!”

Randy, who started his time as a mentor with the same North Fayette Valley student three years ago, has now inspired his wife, Marcia, to take the same leap as she joined her husband in the program earlier in the school year.

Wed
17
Jan

Restoration to begin shortly on Clermont RR Depot

 

Viafield has agreed to deed over the historic Rock Island Railroad depot in Clermont to the Clermont Historical Society, so the Historic Rock Island Railroad Depot Restoration Committee can begin restoring the building. Members from the committee, thanked including (front, l-r) Kathy (Meier) Schultz, Dick Jensen, and Arline Davisson; (back) Becky Brendel, Rod Marlatt, Mary Follett, Steve Follett, thanked Viafield and Steve Bodensteiner, Viafield chief financial officer.  

 

Restoration to begin shortly on Clermont RR Depot

 

 

By Chris Deback
cdeback@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

 

 

It has taken some time, but restoration of the historic Rock Island Railroad depot in Clermont is finally set to begin this spring. 

At a meeting between the Historic Rock Island Railroad Depot Restoration Committee and Viafield, represented by Steve Bodensteiner, Viafield’s chief financial officer, the company has agreed to deed the building over to the Clermont Historical Society. Viafield is asking for an easement to get across the property that would be deeded over. The building is located along Hwy. 18 just across the street from Viafield’s Clermont location. 

On top of that, the local co-op has agreed to donate $2,500 from the local branch and secure another $2,500 from a regional co-op in matching funds for new money the committee is able to raise for the project. Viafield is onboard with the project but wants to make sure the depot will be maintained in the future. 

Wed
17
Jan

Peter Greco

Peter Greco

 

 

Peter J. Greco, 90, of rural Maynard, Iowa died on Tuesday evening, January 9, 2018 at Covenant Medical Center in Waterloo.

 

Mass of Christian Burial:  10:30 A.M. Saturday, January 13, 2018 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Oelwein, with Rev. Jerry F. Kopacek officiating.

Visitation:  3:00 to 7:00 P.M. on Friday and from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. on Saturday at the Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home in Oelwein.

Military Service:  6:00 P.M. on Friday at the funeral home.

Scripture Service:  6:30 P.M. Friday at the funeral home.

Interment:  Woodlawn Cemetery, Oelwein, Iowa.

A Memorial Fund has been established for Sacred Heart Catholic Church Choir.

Online obituary at www.jamisonschmitzfuneralhome.com

 

Wed
17
Jan

Edwin Erickson

Edwin Erickson

 

 

Edwin C. “Ed” Erickson, Jr., 64, of Maynard, Iowa passed away on Saturday morning, January 13, 2018 with his family at his side at the Hillcrest Home in Sumner.

 

Funeral Service:  10:30 A.M. Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Westgate, Iowa with Rev. Herbert C. Mueller, III., officiating.

Visitation: 3:00 to 8:00 P.M. on Tuesday at the Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home in Maynard and for one hour before the service at the church on Wednesday.

Interment: St. Peter Lutheran Cemetery, Westgate, Iowa.

Memorials may be directed to the Maynard Fire Department, St. Peter Lutheran Church or the Hillcrest Home.

Online obituary at www.jamisonschmitzfuneralhome.com

 

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