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Thu
31
Jan

Wheelchair can't hold UIU's Hawes back from uphill success

Submitted by Clauer on Thu, 2019-01-31 11:01

 

A native of Waukon, Markus Hawes is the Upper Iowa University Tutor Center manager. in 2011, five days after graduating from high school Haws broke his C7 vertebrae diving into home plate during a baseball practice. He was paralyzed from the waste down, but that hasn’t stopped Hawes from going on to have a successful career.

 

Wheelchair can't hold UIU's Hawes back from uphill success

 

 

By Chris Deback
cdeback@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

Markus Hawes is an incredible young man. That much is evident when you first meet the Upper Iowa University Tutor Center manager who is a paraplegic. 

It’s definitely his upbeat and persevering attitude, despite an unfortunate accident that changed his life almost eight years ago, that makes him stand out. 

In 2011, five days after graduating from Waukon High School, Hawes was at baseball practice when he got himself into a pickle between third base and home plate. Trying to avoid being tagged, he dove for home, collided with the team’s catcher, and broke his C7 vertebrae. Life was never the same after that moment. 

“I was taken by ambulance to Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon and then airlifted to Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn.,” Hawes recalled. “After the accident, I spent six weeks at Mayo, where I pushed hard in physical therapy so I could get home. I was released on July 1, and I spent the rest of the summer at my parent’s house.”

Thu
31
Jan

DeVere Manderfield

Submitted by Clauer on Thu, 2019-01-31 10:32

DeVere Manderfield

 

 

 

     DeVere Manderfield, 90, of St. Lucas, IA died Thursday, January 17, 2019 at Wellington Place in Decorah, IA.  Eugene DeVere was born September 22, 1928 to William and Celia (Kurash) Manderfield in Waucoma, IA.  He attended school in a one room schoolhouse in Chickasaw County through the eighth grade.

Thu
31
Jan

John McFadden

Submitted by Clauer on Thu, 2019-01-31 10:29

John McFadden

 

John Francis McFadden, 88, of Randalia, IA, passed away on January 24, 2019, at the Hillcrest Home in Sumner, IA.

Mass of Christian Burial was  held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Fayette with Father Henry Huber officiating. Interment followed the service at Woodlawn Cemetery, rural Fayette.

A public visitation was held on Sunday, January 27, 2019 from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. at S.K. Rogers Funeral Home in Fayette and for one hour before the service at the church on Monday.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society or St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Fayette.
S.K. Rogers Funeral Home in Fayette is in charge of the arrangements.

Thu
31
Jan

Kenneth Robinson

Submitted by Clauer on Thu, 2019-01-31 10:27

Kenneth Robinson

 

 

 

Kenneth Michael Robinson, 69, of Hawkeye, Iowa died Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, at his home in Hawkeye, Iowa. 

Kenneth Michael was born February 20, 1949, to Albert and Elizabeth (Stewart) Robinson in Oskaloosa, Iowa. He graduated from high school in West Union, Iowa and earned his welding degree at NICC in Calmar, Iowa.

Kenneth was united in marriage with Becky Jones on January 17, 1970. They later divorced.  He was employed as a welder; his first job was in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Kenneth also worked for Blessing in Fayette, Iowa for sixteen years. He was very artistic, pin striping his own vehicles, rebuilding a 1926 Ford Model A, was a drummer in “Orphans of Luv” band and enjoyed old cars and motorcycles.

Thu
31
Jan

Diann Hayes

Submitted by Clauer on Thu, 2019-01-31 10:25

Diann Hayes

 

 

Diann K. Hayes, 71, of Lamont, Iowa, passed away Saturday, January 26, 2019 in her home following a long illness with COPD. 

A Celebration of Life is planned for friends and family on Friday, Feb. 1, 2019, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the community center in Arlington, Iowa.  

Diann was born on December 22, 1947 in Manchester, Iowa to Joseph and Viola (Moorman) Klein.  She was raised in rural Dundee, Iowa and graduated from Manchester High School in 1966.  On March 28, 1992, Diann was united in marriage to Thomas Hayes at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa.  Diann was an office manager for many years and also helped her husband on their farm.  She loved to paint ceramics, cook, do lawn care, travel, especially around Iowa, and had a passion for sewing.

Thu
31
Jan

Girls wallop Pirates

Submitted by Clauer on Thu, 2019-01-31 10:21

 

TigerHawk freshman Tessa Halverson outmuscles a Postville defender to make this two-handed offensive rebound Friday in West Union. (Jerry Wadian photo)

 

Girls wallop Pirates

 

 

By Jerry Wadian
jwadian@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

 

To say that the visiting Postville Pirates, winless so far this season, were outmatched would be a major understatement.

NFV rattled off the first 39 points of the game! The TigerHawks led, 31-0, after eight minutes and kept on scoring with a 20-7 bulge in the second quarter. Both teams substituted freely in the second half as NFV held on to an 18-5 advantage, eventually winning 67- 12.

Thu
31
Jan

Boys' BB back in action - finally!

Submitted by Clauer on Thu, 2019-01-31 10:17

 

NFV senior Brooks Hovden drives across the lane and uses his athleticism to put in this off-balance shot. (Jerry Wadian photo)

 

Boys' BB back in action - finally!

 

 

By Jerry Wadian
jwadian@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

The North Fayette Valley   boys' basketball team finally got back in action Friday at home against Postville after a two-week shut down because of the weather.

“We did get some practices in, but not that much,” acknowledged co-head coach Dan Hovden. 

The long-time TigerHawk mentor needn’t have worried as the boys took care of business, 66-57.

Thu
31
Jan

Boys upset Columbus; girls come close

Submitted by Clauer on Thu, 2019-01-31 10:13

 

Kelton Loomis fires one down the alley Friday at Lilac Lanes in West Union. The NFV freshman rolled a 157-124-281, but really shined in the Baker Rotation, firing strikes and nailing a 3-10 split. (Jerry Wadian photo)

 

Boys upset Columbus; girls come close

 

 

By Jerry Wadian
jwadian@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

North Fayette Valley bowlers had a splendid Friday, as the boys beat undefeated Columbus at Lilac Lanes in West Union. The girls almost pulled off an upset of their own.

The boys sent the Sailors down to their first defeat of the season, 2640-2462. The TigerHawks won the individual competition, 1739-1671, and the Baker Rotation, 902-791. 

Brian Roulson continues to lead the team. Friday he rolled a 173-216- 389, which was the top series by either team.

Wed
30
Jan

Wrestlers 2nd at UIC; crown 3

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2019-01-30 11:40

 

Levi Lauer works hard at turning South Winn’s Chance Adams onto his back during first round action at the UIC Meet Saturday in Postville. The NFV junior won his next two matches to win the 126-pound championship. (Jerry Wadian photo)

 

Wrestlers 2nd at UIC; crown 3

 

 

By Jerry Wadian
jwadian@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

North Fayette Valley had a very successful day at Saturday’s Upper Iowa Conference Wrestling Meet, finishing second in the nine-team field.

The 2019 meet expanded to nine teams with Riceville’s entrance to the UIC in wrestling; Tripoli was voted in last year.  

No one really expected any team to derail MFL/MM who was the only squad with a full line-up, and featured many ranked wrestlers. The Bulldogs did win, compiling 236.5 points. 

The TigerHawks finished a strong second with 197 points with South Winn earning 183.5 points.

NFV head coach Jacob Pedersen put the meet in perspective when he said, “In reality, our kids overachieved. It’s amazing to score almost 200 points with only 12 guys in the lineup.”

Gunner Rodgers and Weston Fantz were repeat champions and Levi Lauer won his first title. Jesse Daughton and Dylan Durnan were runners-up.

Wed
30
Jan

Barb Heins

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2019-01-30 11:36

Barb Heins

 

 

 

On February 1, 2019, Barb Heins will officially retire after 27 years of dedicated service to Gundersen Palmar Hospital, West Union. 

Cards of congratulations and best wishes can be mailed to: Barb Heins at 706 Crestview Dr, West Union, IA 52175 

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