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Warrior softball tacks on three more wins

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2019-06-19 11:51

Warrior senior Sadie McGee makes a routine throw to first during recent South Winn softball action. (Zakary Kriener photo)

 

Warrior softball tacks on three more wins

 

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

The South Winneshiek softball team finished its week with a 3-2 record, which makes the team 8-13 on the season.

The Warriors opened the week Monday, June 12, with a doubleheader against Clayton Ridge.

The Eagles earned the win in game one by a score of 13-1, but the Warriors fired back in game two to win 7-2.

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SW takes over top spot in UIC after 6-0 week

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2019-06-19 11:46

South Winn hurler Kody Kleve unleashes a pitch during last week’s game against Turkey Valley. The Warrior junior tossed 3 2/3 innings and struck out nine batters. (Zakary Kriener photo)

 

SW takes over top spot in UIC after 6-0 week

 

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

 

 

It was a spectacular week for the South Winneshiek baseball team as the Warriors rattled off six consecutive wins against prime competition last week.

Postville

South Winn opened the week with an Upper Iowa Conference doubleheader against Postville on Monday (June 10).

“This is an important week for us in conference play and getting off to a good start in these games was important,” said coach Alex Smith.

In game one of the day, the Warriors picked up a 12-2 win and were led by Carter Wenthold who went 3-4 with a team-high four RBI. On the mound, Jaron Todd struck out seven batters in only 3 2/3 innings of work.

In game two of the evening, the Warriors earned a 14-0 win in only five innings as junior Kody Kleve led the way with a 2-3, 3-RBI performance. On the mound, Ethan Luzum earned the win as he struck out six batters over four innings of work.

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Winneshiek Co. Fair less than three weeks away

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2019-06-19 11:40

Josh Turner

 

Winneshiek Co. Fair less than three weeks away

 

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

 

 

The summer of 2019 is officially underway (as of Friday, June 21), which means that the Winneshiek County Fair in Decorah is just around the corner! This year’s version of the fair includes a jam-packed schedule full of fun and exciting shows and events.

The action is set to begin Tuesday, July 9, with the first of five full days of entertainment for people of all ages.

Buttons for the 2019 fair are available for $30 in advance and $35 at the gate (ages 6 and under are free), are good for admittance to all five Grandstand events.

The Grandstand events include stock car racing at Upper Iowa Speedway on Tuesday evening, July 9; Rogue Rodeo on Wednesday, July 10; National Tractor Pulling Association (NTPA) Truck and Tractor Pull on Thursday, July 11; band Cherry Pie with opener Challenger on Friday, July 12; and country music star Josh Turner with special guest Clare Dunn on Saturday, July 13.

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Jun

McCormick excited about new challenges she'll face as REC GM

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2019-06-19 11:31

Hollee McCormick is ready and excited to face the new challenges she has ahead of her as Allamakee-Clayton REC’s new executive vice president and general manager. 

 

McCormick excited about new challenges she'll face as REC GM

 

By Chris Deback
cdeback@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

 

Hollee McCormick is excited by the challenge of leading Allamkee-Clayton REC through many changes that are coming to the industry in the future.

 The new REC executive vice president and general manager will have big shoes to fill as she takes over for Paul Foxwell, who was with the rural electric co-op for almost 30 years.

The Waukon native earned an education degree from Luther College in 2004 and worked at Northeast Iowa Community College’s Waukon Center for eight years. During this time, she attended Ashford University to earn her master’s degree in organizational management with a focus on leadership.

“I got a little taste of the administrative and business side of things while I was director of NICC’S Waukon Center,” McCormick said. “I liked it, and I knew I wanted to continue down that path, which is why I pursued my master’s degree.”

 After eight years with NICC, McCormick decided she was ready for a new challenge and took a job with the REC as economic development and community relations’ manager.

Wed
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Jun

Celebrate Your Roots at Elgin Homecoming 2019

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2019-06-19 11:24

The locals are gossiping about the new girl in town in the upcoming Music in the Park: Musical Revue production.  (Front l-r) Chloe Cummings, Camille Hutchinson; (back) Donna Bausch, Stacy Cummings, and Sarah Rose. (submitted photo)

 

Celebrate Your Roots at Elgin Homecoming 2019

 

 

By Meagan Molseed
mmolseed@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

            The kick-off to the 2019 Elgin Homecoming, Small Town USA: These are My Roots is just around the corner!   The event, which is celebrated every five years is will begin Thursday, June 27 and continue through the weekend.  As always,  the celebrations will include something for anyone and everyone! 

Wed
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Jun

Katsumes to hang up his legal briefcase

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2019-06-19 11:17

For four decades, T. David Katsumes (left) was a lawyer in Elgin, who was city attorney for Elgin and four other small towns in the area. When he first started, he did a lot of court appointed work that could take him to six different counties in a week. Chris DeBack photos

 

Katsumes to hang up his legal briefcase

 

By Chris Deback
cdeback@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

It will be a bittersweet moment when T. David Katsumes turns off the lights in his law office a final time on Friday, June 28.

He will officially retire from practicing law on Sunday, June 30, as he turns over his practice to Elwood, O’Donohoe, Braun & White. However, Katsumes won’t just be shutting off the lights and never filing another legal document again. He’ll still work with some of his clients to tie up loose ends or finish out cases as the rest of his clients’ transition to Elwood, O’Donohoe, Braun & White or other law firms they choose to go to. 

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Jun

Schlitter retires after safely delivering kids to school for 36 years

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2019-06-19 11:07

Fellow bus drivers waved goodbye to Roberta Schlitter (front, right) who retired as a bus driver after 36 years of service to North Fayette and North Fayette Valley. Duane Willhite (front, left), NFV superintendent, thanks Schlitter for her years of service and wished her the best of luck with her future endeavors.  Chris DeBack photo

 

Schlitter retires after safely delivering kids to school for 36 years

 

By Chris Deback
cdeback@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

 

Bus drivers for North Fayette Valley gathered at the North Fayette Valley bus barn on Golden Road to celebrate the end of another successful school year.

“All the bus drivers did such a good job this year, especially with the tough spring we had,” said Kevin Weidemann, NFV transportation director. “No one complained, and I just commend them on doing a great job keeping our kids safe.”

They were also their to celebrate the retirement of Roberta Schlitter, who delivered her final bus load of kids that afternoon after 36 years of safely getting kids to school for North Fayette and North Fayette Valley. 

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Jun

Swimmers drop two

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2019-06-19 10:24

Gracie Kent-Thomas is the picture of grace as she slices through the pool at the West Union Aquatic Center during Tuesday’s clash between the West Union and Decorah swim teams. Earlier in the week, Kent-Thomas won the 50 freestyle in Waukon. (Jerry Wadian photo)

 

Swimmers drop two

 

By Jerry Wadian
jwadian@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

The West Union Swim Team has fewer swimmers than usual this year and the team has many young swimmers. This has added up to a 0-3 record so far, including two losses last week.

Tuesday, June 11, the team lost in Waukon. However, there were a number of highlights. 

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