September 2019

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Warrior volleyball struggles

Warrior volleyball struggles

 

 

The South Winneshiek volleyball team continued its early season struggles last week as it dropped all three of its matches.

The Warriors opened the week Thursday evening as they hosted the Cadets of Crestwood in a non-conference matchup.

Crestwood took all three sets on the night by scores of 25-13, 25-22, and 25-18.

On Saturday, the Warriors traveled to New Hampton for tournament action.

SW opened against Tripoli, falling 21-8 and 21-12, before going on to lose to St. Ansgar, 21-8 and 21-13.

No individual player statistics or coach’s comments were available at press time.

The Warriors took on North Fayette Valley on Tuesday evening; however, results and statistics were unavailable at press time.

Next on tap for South Winn is a UIC match at Turkey Valley on Thursday, followed by matches against North Linn, Jesup, Alburnett, and Central on Saturday at the Jesup Tournament.

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SW Cross Country competes at Charles City

South Winn senior Gabe Sadler runs hard during recent Warrior cross country action. During Thursday’s meet in Charles City, Sadler finished 36th in a time of 21:44. (Jerry Wadian photo)

 

SW Cross Country competes at Charles City

 

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

 

 

The South Winneshiek boys’ and girls’ cross country teams competed at the Trent Smith Cross Country Invitational in Charles City on Thursday. 

Leading the way for the Warrior boys was senior Emmett Schwartzhoff who finished third overall in a time of 18:12. Not far behind him was Jamison Meyer who finished sixth in a time of 18:33.

Toby Conway finished 17th wih a time of 19:08, while Gabe Sadler was 36th (21:44) and Luke Davis was 52nd (23:12).

For the Warrior girls, only two athletes completed the varsity race as Emma Houdek placed 37th in a time of 26:27 and Leah Cullen was 44th in a time of 27:40.

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Warriors tame Cougars with aerial attack

Carter Wenthold (1), Jaron Todd (33), and an unidentified defender work to bring down a Sumner-Fredericksburg runner during Friday night’s win. Todd had an impressive 13 tackles on defense while Wenthold made his mark known more so on offense with six catches for 123 yards and three touchdowns. (Zakary Kriener photo)

 

Warriors tame Cougars with aerial attack

 

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

 

 

The Warriors got just what the doctor ordered for them Friday night – a dominating performance and big win to get them back in the win column.

“I’m really proud of our entire program – players and coaches,” said Coach Jason Ohrt after his team’s 42-14 win over Sumner-Fredericksburg. “We had a challenging week and our kids had to face some adversity, but we came together and put together four quarters of solid football!”

The Warriors wasted no time in getting on the board as they forced the Cougars to go three-and-out on their first possession before getting the aerial attack started on offense.

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Search warrant reveals meth lab in Ossian

Search warrant reveals meth lab in Ossian

 

Search warrant reveals meth lab in Ossian

At 11:13 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, the Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office executed a meth lab search warrant at 119 W. Main Street in Ossian. During the search of the residence, evidence indicated that Kistina Reinsvold, 35, of Ossian and Brian Brainard, 33, of Lansing had been manufacturing methamphetamine.

Due to the nature of evidence found, precautions were taken and law enforcement was required to dress in full protective geat with SCBA equipment.

Following the search warrant, the Ossian Fire Department assisted law enforcement with the decontamination process.

Reinsvold and Brainard were transported to the Winneshiek County Jail and charged with manufacturing of methamphetamine, possession of precursor ammonia nitrate with intent to manufacture, and possession of controlled substance (methamphetamine) 3rd or subsequent.

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Saying thank you the best way he knows how

LaVerne and Julie Anderson of Ossian are saying ‘thank you’ the best way they know how on Saturday, Sept. 21, when they host Andyland Fun Day at their home (1732 160th Street). The event is LaVerne’s way of thanking the community and the families of those who have supported him as he battles cancer. The day will feature dozens of kids’ games, including the pig train and much more. (Zakary Kriener photo)

 

Saying thank you the best way he knows how

 

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

 

 

For well-known Ossian man LaVerne Anderson, the past year of his life has been a bit of a rollercoaster. After being diagnosed with cancer last November, Anderson has faced an onslaught of ups and downs over the past 10 months. Despite the challenges, he and his wife Julie are planning a day of fun this fall to thank those who have supported him.

“Everything started when I went to the dentist in November of last year for a routine checkup,” said Anderson. “My hygienist felt a lump in my neck and suggested that I get it looked at.”

Two days later, LaVerne and Julie made the trip to La Crosse, Wis., where he was diagnosed with neck cancer.

“My team of doctors put together a plan that would include radiation five days per week and one day of chemo,” explained Anderson, a longtime maintenance worker at Ossian Senior Hospice. “We felt confident with the plan and continued to treat it through the early part of this year.”

Following his radiation/chemotherapy regimen, LaVerne underwent a surgery to clean out the area of his neck affected by the cancer, which included the removal of one of his jugular veins.

“At the end of May, we went back for a PET scan,” continued Anderson. “We were excited about the day and thought that I was completely in the clear.”

However, upon receiving the results of the PET scan, LaVerne and Julie learned that there was more cancer in his body.

“They found spots on my hip, in my lungs, on my sternum, and in my arm,” said LaVerne. “They did a bone biopsy and learned that it was the same cancer that was in my neck.”

The Andersons decided to continue LaVerne’s care at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., where he would begin a new treatment that would include chemotherapy and immunotherapy.

“This all began in the middle of June,” he said. “I would get two rounds of chemotherapy and a treatment of immunotherapy once every three weeks. The initial plan is to do six rounds in hopes of slowing down the cancer.”

Through all of his challenges over the past year, one thing that the cancer has not been able to affect is LaVerne’s willingness to help others and provide entertainment for children.

“Through all of this, Julie and I have been overwhelmed by the support from the community,” said LaVerne. “From the day that we found out, we received gift cards, gas cards, food, offers for rides to treatments and other things from people to show their love and support. It has been really overwhelming.”

LaVerne and Julie went on to say that even people who no longer live in the area have reached out to offer their support.

“Through my diagnosis and all of the treatments over the last year, I have not shed one tear,” explained an emotional LaVerne. “But when I think about the support that I have gotten from everyone, that’s when I start to tear up. It’s amazing to realize the generosity of our little community.”

For LaVerne, he quickly realized that the best way to say thank you to the community is to do what he enjoys most.

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Nationally Registered Historic Places of Clermont: Senator Henderson statue

Erected in 1903, the historic Henderson statue depicts David B. Henderson who once served Iowa's 3rd congressional district in the U.S. House, and later served as the house speaker.  (submitted photo) 

 

Nationally Registered Historic Places of Clermont: Senator Henderson statue

 

By Meagan Molseed
mmolseed@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

The David B. Henderson statue was erected by Gov William Larrabee, designed by New York City sculpture John Massey Rhind, and cast by the Henry Bonnard Bronze Company of New York. 

Standing nearly 7 feet 6 inches high, the Henderson statue which originally stood in the center of Mill Street, was dedicated June, 1903 during a reunion of the 12th Iowa Volunteer Infantry Regiment to which Henderson had belonged. 

Born in Scotland, Henderson emigrated to the United States with his parents to Illinois in 1846. His family soon moved to a farm near Clermont, in the latter 1800’s. Henderson attended school in Clermont, and later Upper Iowa University (UIU) in Fayette.

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Irrigation water rates won't go up in Fayette

Irrigation water rates won't go up in Fayette

 

 

By Jack Swanson
jswanson@fayettecountynewspapers.com

A potential ordinance to double the City of Fayette’s irrigation water costs was left on the table at the last city council meeting, Tuesday, Sept. 3, following discussion by one resident who felt he was being singled out by the proposed increase.

At the previous council meeting it had been purposed that the rates be doubled from the regular rate of irrigation water at $15 for the first 150 cubic feet, to $30. At that time the council approved going ahead with the proposal with the option to change the rates to what they agreed would be appropriate.

Roy and Jean Karlson were at the meeting and expressed their concern about the water rates and told the council they felt they were already paying more than enough.

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Kalen Jacobsen

Kalen Jacobsen

 

A Celebration of Life was held for Kalen Jacobsen at 11 a.m., Saturday, September 7, 2019 at the First Lutheran Church, Decorah, Iowa.

Kalen Layne Jacobsen, 45, passed away on September 3, 2019 at Winneshiek Medical Center, Decorah, IA following a yearlong battle with cancer.  

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Michael Stanbrough

Michael Stanbrough

 

Michael Oliver Stanbrough, 64, passed away peacefully at home on August 30, 2019. He was born on January 4, 1955 in Hampton, IA to Donald and Gertrude (Stubbe) Stanbrough. 

Michael attended school in West Union, IA. He joined the army and served during the Vietnam War. During his time in the military, he met his future wife Lynn Aschnewitz. They later married in April 1979 in Santonio, TX. A short time later they held a wedding at Lynn’s parents farm near Dent, MN.

Michael and Lynn eventually made Dent, MN their home where they had four boys. He enjoyed hobbies such as spearing, fishing, hunting, working on cars, wood working and farming with family and friends.

His father Donald, mother-in-law Jane, and father-in-law Archie preceded Michael into death.

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Geneva Kuennen

Geneva Kuennen

 

Geneva Kuennen, age 91, of St. Lucas passed away on Monday, September 2, 2019 at the Ossian Senior Hospice surrounded by her family. 

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, September 5, 2019 at St. Luke’s Catholic Church in St. Lucas, IA with Rev. Aaron Junge presiding.  Burial will be in St. Luke’s Catholic Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m., on Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at St. Luke’s Catholic Church in St. Lucas, IA and also after 10:00 a.m. at the Church on Thursday morning.  The Schluter – Balik Funeral Home in Decorah is handling arrangements.

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