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Chips fall into place for Bulldogs at UIC Tourney

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2021-02-03 15:19

The 2021 Upper Iowa Conference Wrestling Tournament team champion is MFL/MarMac, which scored 234 points and crowned four individual champions. Members of the Bulldog team include (front, l-r) Travis Johnson (assistant coach), Koal Klenk, Gabe McGeough, Holden Mathis, Karter Decker, Kashton Mathis, Konnor Barat-Klimesh; (back) Chet Bachman (head coach), Austin Nickolai, Jacob Trudo, Logan Brown, Michael Knickerbacher, Andrew Heins, Tristen Koehn, Austin Schlee, Bryce Radloff, Colin Stubbs (assistant coach), and Tracy Decker (assistant coach). (Zakary Kriener photo)

 

Chips fall into place for Bulldogs at UIC Tourney

 

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

 

 

“This is the first time I went into the tournament like this with the mindset to let the kids go,” said MFL/MarMac coach Chet Bachman after his team captured the 2021 Upper Iowa Conference Tournament title on Friday night in Elkader. “With the hand we were dealt, having the tournament moved to Friday night (due to a predicted winter storm on Saturday), competing the nigh before, and the overall conditions of our wrestling season (attributed to COVID-19 regulations), I didn’t want to put too much pressure on them and we just let them swing away. They came through and hit a home run!”

Wed
03
Feb

Warrior boys get 10th conference wins

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2021-02-03 14:58

Warrior big men Collin Wiltgen (left) and Trey Kriener (right) hassle a North Fayette Valley defender as he tries to make a shot during Tuesday night’s (Jan. 26) showdown in West Union. (Zakary Kriener photo)

 

Warrior boys get 10th conference win

 

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

 

 

The Warrior boys went 2-1 in basketball action last week, picking up wins over West Central and Central. The strong week improved the team to 11-5 (10-3 in UIC) on the season.

Wed
03
Feb

SW girls drop trio of UIC contests

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2021-02-03 14:45

South Winn’s Eryn Luzum launches a three-point shot during last week’s matchup against UIC-leader North Fayette Valley. (Zakary Kriener photo)

 

SW girls drop trio of UIC contests

 

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

 

 

The South Winn girls fought hard last week as it saw action against three Upper Iowa Conference foes, but ultimately fell to 2-15 (2-12 in conference) on the season.

Wed
03
Feb

Margaret Hanken

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2021-02-03 14:39

Margaret Hanken

 

 

Margaret Ann Hanken, 80, of Ossian, Iowa died Wednesday, January 20, 2021at Ossian Senior Hospice, Ossian, Iowa. Margaret was born September 26, 1940 to Henry and Margaret (Kleve) Wenthold.  She graduated from St. Francis de Sales High School in 1958.

 

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03
Feb

Gertie Holthaus

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2021-02-03 14:31

Gertie Holthaus

 

Gertie Holthaus will be celebrating her 90th birthday on February 20th! Please shower her with cards and good wishes sent to: Gertie Holthaus, Ossian Senior Hospice, P.O. Box 98, Ossian, IA 52161.

Wed
03
Feb

GrandPad a vital communication tool for families

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2021-02-03 14:27

In 2013, Isaac and Scott Lien (l-r) founded GrandPad, a tablet device designed specifically for senior citizens age 75 and older. The company has grown significantly since that time and recently reached the milestone of having over one million users. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the service has been extra valuable in helping keep families connected. (Zakary Kriener photo)

 

GrandPad a vital communication tool for families

 

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

 

 

In a story published in the Ossian Bee in 2014, Winneshiek county native Scott Lien and his son, Isaac, were just launching their company, GrandPad. The tablet device, which is designed specifically for use by senior citizens, has been a vital tool for helping keep families connected. With the COVID-19 pandemic affecting many families and their ability to visit other members of their family, the importance of GrandPad has grown even more to the point of the company reaching over 1.1 million active users around the world.

Wed
03
Feb

Ordinary assignment turns into surprise book release

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2021-02-03 14:19

St. Theresa of Calcutta preschool student Lewis Lechtenberg (center) drew and colored the artwork for a new book titled “What I Loved About 2020.” The book, which features student responses to what they enjoyed most about the past year, is being sold as a fundraiser for the local Catholic school. Pictured with the cover artist are (l-r) Kristin Kriener, St. Theresa of Calcutta principal, and Jessica Kepp, leader of the project. (Zakary Kriener photo)

 

Ordinary assignment turns into surprise book release

 

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

 

 

It was quite the surprise for students and staff alike at St. Theresa of Calcutta Catholic School on Wednesday afternoon (Jan. 27) as a brand-new book was released during a school assembly in Ossian.

What made this announcement so special is that the authors of the book, titled “What I Loved About 2020,” are the 243 students of the local Catholic school.

Wed
03
Feb

Irvin Holder

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2021-02-03 12:26

Irvin Holder

 

Irvin John Holder, 68, of Hawkeye, Iowa passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, Wisconsin. He was born June 28, 1952 in West Union to Irvin Sr. and Lucille (Otter) Holder. Irvin attended Holy Name School until May 27, 1966 through the eighth grade and graduated North Fayette High School on May 24, 1970. He helped farmers after school.

 

Irvin proudly served his country in the United States Army from August 1972 to 1974. He was the 1stCav Div and served in Korea for a year. Irvin was united in marriage with Connie Mannion on March 6, 1971 at Holy Name Catholic Church in West Union. They made their home on the family farm near Hawkeye. In 1974, Irvin went to work for Barker on the grading crew and in 1989 went to work for the Alpha Maintence Shop in Fayette County, where he retired on July 24, 2015.

 

Wed
03
Feb

LeNora Sawvell

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2021-02-03 12:21

LeNora Sawvell

 

LeNora Gerene Sawvell was born on September 28th, 1938 in Postville, Iowa to George O. and Nora (Johnson) Larson. She became an angel on January 22, 2021. She was married to the love of her life, Paul R. Sawvell on December 3, 1966 in Vermillion, SD. They had four daughters, Pamela (Paul) Woodson of East Troy, WI, Paula (Chris) Grau of Oakdale, MN, Geri Sawvell of Fayette, IA and Patricia (Dean Hayes) Sawvell of Cedar Rapids, IA. 

Wed
03
Feb

Alma Ameling

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2021-02-03 12:13

Alma Ameling

 

Alma A. Ameling, 86, of Hawkeye and formerly of St. Lucas, died Saturday, January 30, 2021, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, Wisconsin.

Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, February 5, 2021, at 11 a.m. at St. Luke’s Catholic Church in St. Lucas with Rev. Nick Radloff celebrating the Mass. Burial will follow at the Church Cemetery. Visitation will precede the Mass on Friday starting at 9:00 a.m. A Rosary will be recited at 8:45 a.m. at the Church on Friday. Becker-Milnes Funeral Home in Hawkeye is assisting Alma’s family. Online condolences may be left at www.beckermilnesrettig.com. 

All attending the visitation and Mass are required to wear a mask and practice social distancing.

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