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SW boys running mid-pack

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2014-04-30 17:15

 

Warriors Luis Uribe (l) and Mac Faldet exchange the 4x200 baton at the TigerHawk Invitational held in West Union Friday. (Jerry Wadian photo)

 

SW boys running mid-pack

 

 

With two third-place finishes in the team standings last week, it is a safe bet that the Warriors are still improving.

At Decorah

With 82 points, South Winn finished behind host Decorah and Osage on Monday, April 21.

Leaping a distance of 20’8”, sophomore Ben Meyer garnered first place in the long jump for the Warriors.

Earning big points for the South Winn team were the 4x100, 4x200 and distance medley relays as they all broke the finish line tape in first place.

Members of the 4x100 included Jared Schroeder, Treyton Jacobsen, Alex Shatek, and Jordan Rommes. Exchanging Ben Meyer for Jacobsen, the 4x200 quartet remained nearly identical and completed the race in 1:34.67.

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Apr

SW gals heat up the track

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2014-04-30 17:06

 

Sophomore RaeAnn Klimesh (front) takes the baton from South Winn freshman Josie Kriener in the 4x800 on Friday at North Fayette Valley. The two combined with Tiana Bullerman and Kennidee DeVilbiss to win the event in 10:29.10 on Friday. (Jerry Wadian photo)

 

SW gals heat up the track

 

 

In a rain-postponed event on Friday, the Lady Warriors competed strong and reigned supreme at the North Fayette Valley Invitational, winning by three points over the host team. Earlier in the week, the South Winn girls finished third against much larger schools at Hudson to finish fourth with 65.50 points.

At Hudson

Shining brightly at Hudson was junior Brittany Shindelar, who claimed gold in the shot put with a heave of 35’4”.

Freshman Josie Kriener maintained a steady pace in the 1500m run and crossed the finish line in second place in 5:25.68.

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Apr

SW golfers are hitting on target

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2014-04-30 17:03

South Winn senior Bailey Timp prepares for a swing at Silvercrest Golf and Country Club in Decorah on Tuesday, April 22. Timp finished the round with 57 strokes for the Lady Warriors. (Shanna Schweinefus photo)

 

SW golfers are hitting on target

 

 

Several weeks into the 2014 season and the Warrior boys’ golf team has just one loss.

Boys’ team

South Winn opened last week’s busy round of competition at the Tri-City Golf Course near Luana, teeing off against MFL/MarMac and Postville winning, 151-262-223, on Monday.

“It was a breezy day, but the boys are starting to show their power,” said SW coach Doug Schweinefus. “Our top four played very consistent today.”

It was a tight race for the medalist spot between sophomores Logan Schweinefus (36) and Nathan Winter (37). Close behind were Trevor Schweinefus and Blake Kuennen with 39 strokes apiece.

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Apr

'Seussical Jr.' will take CFS stage

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2014-04-30 16:56

 

CFS students in kindergarten through third grade are excited to announce their upcoming performance of “Seussical Jr,” which will take center stage Thursday-Saturday, May 8-10, in Spillville. These younger students are just half of the cast that will entertain audiences of all ages with the antics of many beloved Dr. Seuss characters. (submitted photo)

 

'Seussical Jr.' will take CFS stage

 

 

 

The Cat in the Hat tells the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a speck of dust containing Whos, including Jojo, a Who child sent off to a butter-battling military school for thinking too many "thinks." Horton's attention to the speck of dust and his "loitering" care of Mayzie LaBird's egg has elicited taunting and accusations from the rest of the animal kingdom, except for Gertrude McFuzz, who longs for his attention, and JoJo, whose "thinks" save them all in the end. 

All this and so much more will be on the CFS stage in “Seussical Jr.” Thursday-Saturday, May 8-10. CFS students will perform a matinee production at 1 p.m. Thursday, May 8, in the Spillville gym. The public has two more chances to see the performance at 6:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday evening.

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Apr

Inwood Ballroom to reopen this weekend

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2014-04-30 16:53

 

 

Spillville’s Inwood Ballroom will reopen Friday, May 2, with a ham steak dinner and music to showcase its brand-new, white oak dining room floor. As part of the festivities there will be a silent auction of the old dining booths and other miscellaneous items. Festivities will continue on Saturday, May 3. (Submitted photo)

 

Inwood Ballroom to reopen this weekend

 

 

One of the most unique ballrooms anywhere has received a beautiful, brand-new, white oak dining room floor.

The Inwood Ballroom in Spillville will have a Grand Reopening to showcase the new floor and continue the fundraising efforts.

The festivities begin on Friday, May 2, with a ham steak dinner starting at 5 p.m. Guests will enjoy live music by the Toe Tappers from 5 to 8 p.m. followed by the Miles Adams Band from 8 p.m. to midnight.

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Apr

Clarence Schmitt

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2014-04-30 16:44

Clarence "Curly" Orville Schmitt

 

 

Clarence “Curly” Orville Schmitt, 87, of Manchester, died on Tuesday, April 22, 2014, at the Edgewood Convalescent Home. 

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 25, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Manchester.

Online condolences may be sent to www.leonard-mullerfh.com.

He was born on June 9, 1926, in Waterloo, Iowa, the son of Orville and Harriet (Hansen) Schmitt.  Clarence was raised and educated in Dewar.

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Apr

Presenters needed for 'Reading Fiesta'

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2014-04-30 16:39

Valley first-grader Adysen Frieden takes a moment to enjoy her book in the window of the Valley Elementary library. The library is decorated in the style of a Mexican fiesta, which reminds students to keep reading in order to reach their goal each week and earn more candy for their pinata.

 

Presenters needed for 'Reading Fiesta'

 

 

 

Brian Smith
Contributing Writer
bsmith@fayettepublishing.com

 

 

Valley Elementary is seeking volunteers to present on a topic of their interest to students as they wrap up their monthlong reading promotion “Reading Fiesta.” Volunteers would present to a group of students every 15 minutes, seeing 8 to 12 groups in all during the afternoon on Friday, May 9.

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Apr

Learn putting the pieces together

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2014-04-30 16:21

 

 

Sewing since she was a young girl in 4-H, Joan Learn has narrowed her hobby to wall hangings and table runners, which she sells on consignment in Cresco and every year at northeast Iowa craft shows, including this weekend’s Country in the Hills Arts and Craft Show at the Heritage Farm Park near Clermont. (Becky Walz photo)

 

 

Learn putting the pieces together

 

 

Becky Walz
News Editor
bwalz@fayettepublishing.com

 

 

Over 40 years ago Joan Learn was interested in sewing just like many girls her age, beginning her love for fabrics and creativity through 4-H.

Over the years she turned her curiosity into a money-saving venture, sewing clothing for her three daughters.

Now grown, her daughters don’t need clothes, and the recent widow has much time on her hands.

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Apr

Blue Devil golfers open home season

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2014-04-30 16:13

 

Opening their home season Tuesday, April 22, West Central’s Chase Grimm (r) and Hud Johnston were the medalist and runner-up, respectively, edging out Central Elkader, 186-188.  (Jerry Wadian photo)

 

Blue Devil golfers open home season

 

 

 

By Jerry Wadian
Sports Editor
jwadian@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

West Central opened its home golf season Tuesday, April 22, at Big Rock Country Club in Fayette.

In a very close match, Central/Elkader proved to be rude guests, edging the Blue Devils, 186-188.

Chase Grimm won medalist honors for the Devils, carding a first-rate round of 37 on the windswept course.

Hud Johnston was second for WC with his 46. Also scoring for the varsity were Miles Walenceus (51) and Brady Forsyth (54).

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Apr

WC girls win first track meet in 20 years

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2014-04-30 16:09

 

West Central’s Briana Morey glides over a hurdle at Kee High on Tuesday, April 22. Morey ran the second leg of the shuttle hurdle relay, which took first over the competition. (Sharon Pape photo)

 

WC girls win first track meet in 20 years

 

 

 

By Jerry Wadian
Sports Editor
jwadian@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

"With the small numbers our squad, we don't normally have a chance to win many meets, so it felt good to come out on top,” stated West Central head girls’ track coach Randy Fink after his team won its first meet in over 20 years.

The Blue Devils accomplished the feat Tuesday, April 22, in Lansing.

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