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Oct

Jean Groff

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2019-10-23 13:09

Jean Groff

 

 

Jean Marie Groff, 95, Ossian, IA, formerly of Johnston, IA, passed away October 9, 2019 at the Ossian Senior Hospice in Ossian, IA.  Jean (Becker) Groff was born February 20, 1924 in Ossian, IA, the daughter of Charles and Mary (Peyer) Becker. She graduated from De Sales High School in Ossian and attended Hamilton Business College.   

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Oct

PIVO wins gold and bronze a GABF

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2019-10-23 13:07

Craig and Sara Neuzil of Calmar established PIVO Brewery and Blepta Studios in Calmar just two years ago. Earlier this month, the local brewery brought home both a gold and bronze medal at the Great American Beer Festival in Denver, Col., the world’s largest commercial beer competition. (Zakary Kriener photo)

 

PIVO wins gold and bronze at GABF

 

 

 

PIVO Brewery in Calmar was recently awarded a gold and bronze medal at the 2019 Great American Beer Festival (GABF) competition, the world’s largest commercial beer competition. The event, presented by the Brewers Association recognizes the most outstanding beer produced in the United States.

Gold, silver, and bronze medals were awarded on Oct. 5 at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver. With 107 beer categories that covers 174 different beer styles (including all subcategories), the event establishes the best examples of each style in the country.

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Oct

Joyce Klimesh hikes into Machu Picchu

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2019-10-23 12:58

Joyce Klimesh on the narrow path that leads to the summit of Machu Picchu. It took her six hours to climb to the top of the peak

 

Joyce Klimesh hikes into Machu Picchu

 

By Jack Swanson
jswanson@fayettecountynewspapers.com

 

She was once part of a hurdle relay team that held the fastest time in the state, she was a starter on her high school basketball team, she’s an avid kayaker, but all that seemed to fade away as she stood at 6000 feet altitude, looking up at a six hour climb into the clouds.

Joyce (Blockhus) Klimesh embarked on an adventure of a lifetime this September when she and one of her best friends hiked to the lost city of Machu Picchu.

The daughter of Ken and Harriet Blockhus of Elgin, Joyce is a 1979 graduate of Valley High School. She was active in most sports turning in some of the best times in the state in track events. She went on to the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls where she received her Bachelors’ degree. It was there where she met her from then on lifelong friend Barb Patrick. From UNI, Joyce and Barb went on to graduate school at the University of Iowa in Iowa City.  Joyce became a lawyer and Barb became a doctor. 

Joyce married a “local boy”, Joe Klimesh of Fort Atkinson and they now have two grown children, daughter Kimberly Lacy and son Jack. She and her family lived in Iowa City until 1991, then moved to Omaha, Neb., where she’s been for 28 years. She’s a tax specialist at Awerkamp, Goodnight, Schwaller & Nelson.

Despite the moves and the years, Joyce and Barb have remained good friends and close. Their trips have been regular occurrences as it’s their goal to “see the world.” Three years ago they went to London. Their most recent trip would be one that would be far more than just sight seeing. It would be a test of endurance like they never imagined.

“Arrived in Lima, Peru, Sunday morning with my college roommate, Barb. From there we flew to Puerto Maldonado in eastern Peru. Then we took a bus for an hour to the river where we boarded our boat for an hour ride to our lodge in the Amazon rainforest. 100-degree days has made it challenging because the facility has limited electricity and no air conditioning. Early morning hikes have been enjoyable, late afternoon ones very hot but interesting.”

That was how the adventure started for Joyce. Little did she know how “interesting” the hikes were about to become.

Wed
23
Oct

Orioles jump on Devils early

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2019-10-23 12:49

 

Orioles jump on Devils early

 

By Jerry Wadian
jwadian@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

Springville jumped on visiting West Central early Friday night, exploding for a 40-6 first quarter lead in a 59-22 win.

Blue Devil coach Steve Milder said, “We knew their QB was good, but he had a super night.”

In all, the Oriole QB went 5-8 passing for 63 yards and two scores. He also ran six times for 91 yards and four more touchdowns.

West Central’s only score of the first half came on a 13-yard pass from Hunter Kent-Thomas to Aiden Nelson. 

Wed
23
Oct

Vaping concerns on the rise

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2019-10-23 12:46

North Fayette Valley Community Coalition Coordinator Stacie Schroeder displays some of the devices that are used for vaping. Some can even be worn around a person’s neck (foreground) to look like a USB memory stick, or even as jewelry. The vape pods, which hold the liquid, are also shown (center). Some can be plugged into laptop computers to charge them. (Jack Swanson photo)

 

Vaping concerns on the rise

 

By Jack Swanson
jswanson@fayettecountynewspapers.com

 

North Fayette Valley Community Coalition Coordinator Stacie Schroeder does not see the popularity of vaping taking a nosedive anywhere in the near future.

Despite the fact that nationwide nearly three dozen people have died from vaping-related lung illnesses and almost every day the news reports more cases of vaping –related illnesses and the outbreak continues to grow, and its use continues to climb.

According to the Iowa Use Survey taken every two years to monitor alcohol and tobacco use, in 2016, the survey showed 3 percent of sixth graders and eighth graders were vaping, and 12 percent of 11th graders were using the vaporized liquid. Those figures climbed in 2018 to 4 percent of sixth graders, nine percent of eighth graders and 24 percent of 11th graders.

“The next survey is in 2020 and it’s anticipated that those figures will continue to go up. One out of every four 11th graders are using. I don’t know if it’s seen its top end,” Schroeder said.

The FDA reported a 78 percent increase in high school students and a 48 percent increase in middle school students’ vaping. 

Wed
23
Oct

John H. "Jack" Riley, Jr.

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2019-10-23 12:02

John H. "Jack" Riley, Jr.

 

John H. “Jack” Riley, Jr., 89, formerly of Galena, Illinois and now a resident of Arlington Place in Oelwein, Iowa died Monday morning, October 7, 2019 at MercyOne Hospital in Waterloo, Iowa with Betty at his side.

Mass of Christian Burial was held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, October 12, 2019 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Oelwein with Fr. Ray Atwood officiating.

Visitation was from 3:30 to 7 p.m. on Friday and from 9:30 to 10 a.m. on Saturday at the Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home in Oelwein.

Rosary Service was held at 4 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home.

Parish Scripture Service was at 7 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home.

Interment was at the Union Cemetery, Putnam Township, rural Aurora, Iowa.

The Aurora American Legion Honor Guard held a Military Graveside Service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family.

Wed
23
Oct

Richard Vagts

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2019-10-23 11:58

Richard Vagts

 

Richard Loren Vagts was born on a farm near Eldorado on December 18, 1924 to Ewald Henry and Anna Eleanor (Pape) Vagts.   He was baptized January 18, 1925at St. Peter Lutheran Church by Rev. F. Schedtler in Eldorado and confirmed April 2, 1939 by Rev. William A. Foege. He remained a lifetime member of St. Peter, serving as organist there for over 50 years.

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Oct

Harvey Ungerer

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2019-10-23 11:54

Harvey Ungerer

 

Harvey L. Ungerer, 87, of Hawkeye, died Thursday, October 17, 2019, at his home in rural Hawkeye, surrounded by his loving family.

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Oct

Barbara Lee

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2019-10-23 11:51

Barbara Lee

 

Barbara Duncan Lee passed away peacefully on October 11, 2019 with her loving family at her side. She was 76.

Barbara was born in Waco, Texas on June 11, 1943 to Thomas Edison and Emily (Zacharias) Duncan. She was a resident of Weimar, Texas since 2003 and former resident of Portland, Texas. Barbara was a retired Executive Secretary employed by CPL Electric Company in Corpus Christi. She was dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend who will be missed by all who knew her.

Preceding in death is a daughter: Karen Lee; her parents: Edison and Emily Duncan; and sister: Delores Houser.

Survivors include her husband: Terry Lee of Weimar, Texas; one son: Alan Lee (Vicki) of Bluntzer, Texas; one daughter: Michelle Lee-Fierstine (Kory) of Ashburn, VA; 4 grandchildren: Kandace Lee, Kara Beth Lee, Charlie Fierstine and Kory Fierstine; two sisters:  Linda Yearwood (Stan) of Brenham, Texas and Renee Duncan of Leander, Texas.

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Oct

Rose Ann Mangskau

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2019-10-23 11:48

Rose Ann Mangskau

 

Rose Ann Mangskau, aged 90, of Albert Lea, Minnesota (formerly of rural Ellendale), died on Thursday, October 17, 2019, at the Mayo Clinic Health System Hospital in Austin, surrounded by her family and friends.

 

Rose Ann (Anderson) Mangskau was born on February 23, 1929, to Eddie Joseph Anderson and Margaret Therese (Callahan) Anderson at Naeve Hospital in Albert Lea.  She attended Farry School, District 90, a one-room school, for grades one through seven.  Because she started school one year late due to illness, her seventh grade teacher said that if she could pass the eighth grade test she could start ninth grade with kids her age next year.  She passed the test and started ninth grade the following year at Ellendale High School (EHS) where she was the treasurer of the activity fund and worked on the annual and paper staff.  She graduated from EHS in 1947.

 

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