December 2021

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SW grapplers go 3-1 at D-NH Duals

Senior heavyweight Ethan Timp shows off his strength as he lifts his opponent off the ground with ease during their Tuesday night (Dec. 14) bout. Timp went on to win the match 5-1 over his Anamosa opponent. (Zakary Kriener photo)

 

 

South Winn grapplers go 3-1 at D-NH Duals

 

By Zakary Kriener

“It was a good day of wrestling for us,” said a pleased head Warrior wrestling coach Jake Elsbernd after going 3-1 at Sasturday’s Dike-New Hartford Duals. “We were able to see some different teams and see some new competition.”

The Warriors faced a wide range of teams from different classes, including Class 3A Marshalltown, Dike-New Hartford, Mount Vernon, and OABCIG.

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SW girls drop two UIC matches

South Winn’s Hailey Riehle looks to make her move around a TigerHawk defender during last week’s game against North Fayette Valley. (Zakary Kriener photo)

 

SW girls drop two UIC matchups

 

 

By Zakary Kriener

The South Winneshiek girls’ basketball team dropped a pair of UIC games last week, including a Thursday matchup against North Fayette Valley and a Friday night game against Central.

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Lori Hunker

Lori Huinker

 

Mass of Christian Burial was held for Lori Huinker Thursday, December 9, 2021 at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Seven Dolors Cathoilic Church, Festina, IA. Interment followed in Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Cemetery, Festina, IA. Arrangements were by Schluter – Balik Funeral Home.

Dolores “Lori” Huinker, age 91, of Festina, Iowa, died on Sunday, December 5, 2021, at her home outside of Festina, IA.

Dolores “Lori” (Kuennen) Huinker was born on October 4, 1930 the daughter of Clem and Mathilda (Croatt) Kuennen on the family farm outside of St Lucas, IA. She attended St. Luke’s Catholic School. After finishing school, Lori helped work on the farm with her family. 

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Holiday trash pickup schedule change

Holiday trash pickup schedule change

 

 

Due to the Christmas holidays, there will not be garbage pick-up on Monday, December 27, 2021 for Ossian residents. Instead, their garbage will be picked up on Tuesday, December 28, 2021.

 
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Mildred Butikofer

Mildred Butikofer

 

     Mildred “Millie” Jean Butikofer, age 97, of Elgin, Iowa, went home to be with the Lord on Monday morning, December 13, 2021, with her dear husband, Paul, holding her hand.  Millie was the daughter of Hans and Lydia Friederich and was born in Elgin, Iowa, on June 9, 1924, along with her twin sister, Margaret.  At age 10, Millie moved with her family to Taylor, Missouri.  She later married Paul Butikofer on May 8, 1949, in the Taylor Apostolic Christian Church.

     Millie graduated from Palmyra High School in Palmyra, Missouri, in 1942.  After graduating, she worked in a shoe factory for several years.  As a young adult, Millie made the important decision to surrender her life to Jesus Christ as her personal Lord and Savior.  She was a member of the Apostolic Christian Church and had an enduring faith until the end.

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Jeffrey Enlow

Jeffrey Enlow

 

Jeffrey Wayne Enlow, 51, of Elgin, Iowa died Friday, December 17, 2021 at his home in Elgin, Iowa. He was born, February 20, 1970 to Bobby Newton and Vanga (Adams) Enlow in Aurora, Illinois. Jeff graduated from Plano High School, Plano, Illinois.

Jeff worked at Rupp Captivaire, West Union, Iowa. He was a mason of the Sunbeam Lodge #428, Plano, Illinois. He enjoyed playing baseball, bowling, and spending time with his friends through the years from kindergarten and on. Jeff loved his family. He was an avid Pittsburg Steelers and the Chicago Cubs fan.

Jeff is survived by his mother, Vanga (Frank Hill) Enlow of Elgin, Iowa; sister, Deborah Couch of Earville,  Illinois; two brothers, Mike (Amy) Enlow of Potosi, Wisconsin and John (Kristy) Enlow of Yorkville, Illinois; nieces, Jennifer Ostram, Kaitlyn McCoy and Audrey Enlow and several great-nieces and great-nephews.

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Marcia Wolf

Marcia Wolf

 

It is with great sadness that the family of Marcia Ann Wolf announces her passing on December 6th at the age of 83.

Marcia is survived by her children Pam Engman, Elly (Neil) Gibbs and Rick (Nancy) Engman, grandchildren Kali and Kaden Gibbs, Nate and Riley Engman and her brothers Dr. Butch (Jane) Wolf and Dr. Howard (Rose) Wolf.

Marcia was born in Decorah, Iowa on April 24, 1938. She was the daughter of Dr. Henry (“Doc”) Wolf, the sole doctor for a wide swath of rural northeastern Iowa, and his wife Rose.  Although she ultimately settled in Colorado, she was proud of being a “small town Iowa girl” and kept close ties with her hometown, including frequent trips for “homecoming” and other events, corresponding with friends and classmates, and maintaining a subscription to her beloved local newspaper - The Elgin Echo.

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Blue Devil girls split pair of UIC matches

West Central guard Aaliyah Gordon dribbles around a pair of opponents during recent action. Last week, the Blue Devils went 1-1 with a win over Clayton Ridge. In that game, Gordon had a game-high 19 points. (Zakary Kriener photo)

Blue Devil girls split pair of UIC matchups

 

 

 

By Zakary Kriener

The West Central girls’ basketball team went 1-1 last week in UIC action with a win over Clayton Ridge and a tough loss to Turkey Valley.

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WC boys fall to Eagles and Trojans

West Central senior Logan Wescott lead the Blue Devils with 27 points, 16 rebounds, nine assists, and four steals last week in a pair of tough losses to Clayton Ridge and Turkey Valley. (Zakary Kriener photo)

 

WC boys fall to Eagles and Trojans

 

 

 

By Zakary Kriener

The Blue Devil boys’ basketball team dropped a pair of Upper Iowa Conference matchups last week, falling to Clayton Ridge and Turkey Valley.

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NFV bowling falls to Forest City

 

NFV bowling falls to Forest City

 

By Zak Kriener

zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

 

On Friday night, the North Fayette Valley girls’ and boys’ bowling teams traveled to Forest City to take on the Indians.

The TigerHawk girls lost by a score of 2,232-2,001 to fall to 1-2 on the season. Junior Hailey Wurzer lead the team with 366 pins, while sophomore Alexis Scholbrock recorded 292 total pins.

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