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Wed
20
Jun

Softball wins 5 of 7

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2018-06-20 09:41

 

With the opposing pitcher looking on, the ball is almost in the fielder’s glove, but Marrah Burrack beats out this bunt single Wednesday against Central/Elkader. (Jerry Wadian photo)

 

Softball wins 5 of 7

 

 

By Jerry Wadian
jwadian@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

 

 While the big news in NFV softball was coach Bob Lape becoming the winningest coach in UIC softball history, the TigerHawk softball players were busy playing seven other games during the week, winning five of them to run their record to 12-7 on the season, including a 6-2 mark in the UIC. 

The week began Monday in Maynard, when NFV swept the Blue Devils, 9-4 and 17-9.

The TigerHawks struck early in game one, plating three runs on just one hit in the opening inning. Marrah Burrack’s infield single and a walk to Tatum Kahler was NFV’s only offense as three WC errors allowed NFV runners to score.

Wed
20
Jun

New preliminary floodplain maps available

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2018-06-20 09:36

 

Ken Bouma, DNR NFIP specialist, presents the new preliminary flood insurance rate maps (FIRMs) to officials from different municipalities in Fayette County on Thursday, June 14. A meeting was held for the general public later that evening. Chris DeBack photo

 

New preliminary floodplain maps available

 

 

By Chris Deback
cdeback@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

 

 

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recently held meetings to present new floodplain maps to the general public.

The two groups held a meeting for community officials in Fayette County in the afternoon on Thursday, June 14. Later that evening, they held a second meeting for the general public. The purpose of the meeting was to make the public aware that new preliminary floodplain maps are available for viewing online at www.iowafloodmaps.org. 

Wed
20
Jun

Ihde to be crowned Miss West Union

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2018-06-20 09:30

Karlee Ihde

 

Ihde to be crowned Miss West Union

 

 

By Chris Deback
cdeback@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

 

 

Karlee Ihde, 17-year-old daughter of Michael and Amy Ihde, is the sole candidate for 2018 Miss West Union.

Sponsored by McJ’s Embroidery, she will be crowned at 7 p.m. at the West Union Fourth of July Celebration on Wednesday, July 4, at the West Union Recreation Complex. 

Wed
20
Jun

Catering enterprise leads to new dining station

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2018-06-20 09:26

 

Antoine “Twan” Jenkins, chef and owner of BLACCGHST (Black Ghost) BBQ and West Union’s newest restaurant, The Station, on Highway 150 South prepares some meats seasoned with his own BLACCGHST seasonings and rubs.  The one-of-a-kind spice blends will be sold at the new restaurant, which is slated to open July 4. 

 

Catering enterprise leads to new dining station

 

 

By Meagan Molseed
mmolseed@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

 

It started as a hobby, cooking and grilling for friends during warm summer nights.  But soon Antoine “Twan” Jenkins, chef and owner of BLACCGHST (Black Ghost) BBQ and West Union’s newest restaurant, The Station which is located on Highway 150 South in West Union, realized he had found his calling in doing what he loves.

“I had always loved cooking, and experimenting with flavors and recipes,” the Cedar Rapids native explained.  “I developed my own seasonings years ago when I was just cooking for myself or my friends. People seemed to like what I came up with!”

Always on call to grill up his specialty brisket and smoked barbeque for friends and family at backyard barbeques or birthday parties, Jenkins knew he enjoyed cooking, but it wasn’t until a few years ago that it even occurred to him to make it into a business.

Wed
20
Jun

FCBOA revokes wind turbine building permits

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2018-06-20 09:22

 

Three wind turbines located a half-mile east of Fairbank will have to be taken down after the Fayette County Board of Adjustment revoked the turbines’ building permits. Based on a ruling by District Court Judge John Bauercamper, Optimum Renewables, the owner of the wind turbines, has to stop wind-generation operations by the end of June and has 180 days to find a contractor and take down the turbines at its own expense. Each turbine is estimated to cost $150,000 to take down. Submitted Photo

 

FCBOA revokes wind turbine building permits

 

 

By Chris Deback
cdeback@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

 

 

The Fayette County Board of Adjustments (BOA) voted not to grant a variance and to revoke building permits for three wind turbines owned by Optimum Renewables, LLC in Fairbank.

This saga began in 2015 when Fayette County zoning officials granted Optimum Renewables building permits to build three new wind turbines within a half-mile of a subdivision on the east side of Fairbank. 

The issue centers around a 1973 Fayette County zoning ordinance, which didn’t feature specific language to govern modern-day wind turbines. Optimum Renewables was issued an allowable-use permit because Jim Burns of Decorah, an attorney Fayette County uses for zoning issues, agreed that the parameters of the project fell in line with the County’s rules and regulations for electric power transmission. He further agreed that the project didn’t require a special-use permit issued by the Board of Adjustment. 

Several Fairbank residents argued during a Nov. 2, 2015, Fayette County Supervisors meeting that it isn’t transmission because the source comes from a ind turbine and that the attorney interpreted the zoning issue parameters incorrectly. They sued Fayette County and the wind turbine developer. 

Optimum Renewables was allowed to continue with construction of the wind turbines despite pending litigation because its attorneys understood the risk. The three turbines were built for approximately $11 million. 

Tue
19
Jun

Bee June 20, 2018

Wed
13
Jun

Warrior SB wins three in UIC

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2018-06-13 15:33

 

Freshman shortstop Ali Hoffert makes the throw to first base for an out during last week’s South Winn softball action. Hoffert had a solid game on Friday, recording a team-high three RBI in an 8-9 loss to Maquoketa Valley in Jesup. (Zakary Kriener photo)

 

Warrior SB wins three in UIC

 

 

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

 

 

 

The South Winn softball team started its week by stretching its winning streak to four games, including three Upper Iowa Conference wins, before dropping three straight to close out the week.

MFL/MarMac

The Warriors began the week Monday, June 4, with a doubleheader sweep of UIC foe MFL/MarMac in Calmar.

In game one of the day, SW earned a decisive 10-0 shutout win over the Bulldogs on the shoulders of senior leader Taylor Buchheit.

On the mound, Buchheit pitched a five-inning, one-hit game that included seven strikeouts. She also did her part at the plate, recording a team-high three RBI.

The rest of the Warrior offense was also hitting on all cylinders as three players (Sierra Breitsprecher, Liz Tieskoetter, and Mary Frana) added a pair of RBI apiece.

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