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Sep

Warrior Volleyball records 3rd straight shutout

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2017-09-20 15:54

 

South Winn senior Tiffany Riehle goes for a kill in recent Warrior volleyball action. Riehle’s all-around effort against Turkey Valley on Thursday, which included a total of eight kills and eight blocks, helped the Warriors pick up their third consecutive win. (Zakary Kriener photo)

 

Warrior Volleyball records 3rd straight shutout

 

 

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

 

 

 

The South Winneshiek volleyball team continued its stellar midseason run as it picked up its sixth win in its last seven matches and third straight shutout victory by defeating Turkey Valley, 3-0.

Aided by a strong defensive effort, the Warriors defeated the Trojans by scores of 25-19, 25-13, and 26-24 to secure the Upper Iowa Conference win.

Wed
20
Sep

SW takes top spot in G/B XC action

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2017-09-20 15:49

 

The Warrior boys’ cross country team had a dominating performance Thursday at Central Elkader as South Winneshiek runners claimed four of the top five spots. Among the top runners were (far left) Paul Hageman (second place, 18:14.8), (593) Derek Dietzenbach (first place, 18:07.03), and (592) Paxten DeVilbiss (third place, 18:41.80). (Jerry Wadian photo)

 

SW takes top spot in G/B XC action

 

 

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

 

 

 

The South Winneshiek boys’ and girls’ cross country teams, each carrying a top-four ranking in Class 1A, competed Thursday at Central Elkader.

The Warrior boys, ranked No. 3 in the state, had a near-perfect showing on the day, taking four of the top five spots and winning by an overwhelming number of points.

Senior Derek Dietzenbach crossed the finish line first with a time of 18:07.03, followed by junior Paul Hageman in second with a time of 18:14.80. 

Fourth place went to senior Paxten DeVilbiss (18:41.83); sophomore Emmett Schwartzhoff rounded out the top five with a time of 18:55.53, and junior Eric Franzen rounded out the scoring for the Warriors with an eighth-place finish in a time of 19:33.31.

The spectacular effort yielded a 20-point effort for South Winn, only five points short of a perfect team score. Dunkerton took runner-up honors with a team score of 56, while Kee placed third with 90 points.

The girls’ varsity race featured three of the top-four ranked teams in Class 1A as South Winn (No. 4) looked to challenge top-ranked Kee and No. 2-ranked Central.

Wed
20
Sep

South Winn Warriros win big against Bulldogs!

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2017-09-20 15:40

 

Warrior junior Levi Lukes stiff-arms a Bulldog defender as he makes his way toward the sideline for a long punt return in South Winn’s 50-0 win over MFL/MarMac Friday night. Lukes found the end zone on a 44-yard run in the second quarter and later returned a blocked field goal attempt 80 yards for a score on the final play of the game. (Zakary Kriener photo)

 

South Winn Warriors win big against Bulldogs!

 

 

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

 

 

 

After struggling against its first three opponents of the season and opening the season with a disappointing 0-3 record, the South Winneshiek football team broke out Friday night against the MFL/MarMac Bulldogs to the tune of a 50-0 victory.

The Warrior defense started hot, forcing the Bulldogs to punt the ball on their first possession of the game. On South Winn’s ensuing possession, senior quarterback Hunter Todd wasted no time as he hit running back Braxton Smith down the seam for a 56-yard touchdown pass on SW’s very first play.

Wed
20
Sep

Reis receives Outstanding Partner Award

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2017-09-20 15:35

 

Larry Reis of Calmar was recently presented with the Outstanding Partner Award by Northeast Iowa Resource Conservation and Development for his dedication to natural resource interpretation, education, and photography. (Zakary Kriener photo)

 

Reis receives Outstanding Partner Award

 

 

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

 

 

Reis receives Outstanding Partner Award

By Zakary Kriener

Winneshiek County Conservation Natural Resources manager Larry Reis of Calmar was recently honored by Northeast Iowa Resource Conservation and Development (RC & D) with the Outstanding Partner Award for his dedication to natural resource interpretation, education, and photography.

While the local naturalist is honored to be only the fourth recipient of the award in its 20 years of existence, Reis admitted that he is just doing his job in meeting the criteria for receiving the distinction.

“I am truly humbled to be given the award, but to be honest, I don’t feel as though I have done anything extra to earn it,” laughed Reis. “I am simply doing my job to promote conservation, and in my spare time I go out and photograph things like flowers, insects, and wildlife.”

Wed
20
Sep

South Winn Homecoming King/Queen candidates

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2017-09-20 15:28

 

Candidates for South Winneshiek High School’s 2017 Homecoming King and Queen include (front, l-r) Madisen Ondrashek, Cassidy Frana, Jaden Schweinefus, and Alexa Jacobsen; (back) Noah Faldet, Wyatt Trezona, Jackson Lukes, and Josh Lensing. (Zakary Kriener photo)

 

South Winn Homecoming Kind/Queen candidates

 

 

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

 

 

 

South Winneshiek’s 2017 Homecoming is right around the corner!

This year’s theme is “The Warriors Got ‘Game’” (board games) and will be celebrated throughout the week of Sept. 18 - Sept. 22, with a hallway decorating competition set to be held Friday, Sept. 15.

Dress-up days for this year’s celebration are as follows:

• Monday – Use Your “Cranium” (dress like a nerd);

• Tuesday – Be a Part of the “Operation” (dress like a doctor, nurse, or patient);

• Wendesday – “Twister” Class Distinction (each class dresses in a color from the “Twister” board game);

• Thursday – “Life” on the Farm (dress as a farmer or your favorite barnyard animal);

• Friday – Spirit Day!

Homecoming Day activities on Friday, Sept. 22, will include Ag Olympics and parade float decorating in the morning, followed by a pep rally at 12:35 p.m. and the King/Queen Coronation at 1:15 p.m.

The Homecoming parade will be held at 2 p.m. through downtown Calmar.

The Homecoming Court for 2017 includes King candidates Noah Faldet, Joshua Lensing, Jackson Lukes, and Wyatt Trezona, and Queen candidates Cassidy Frana, Alexa Jacobsen, Madisen Ondrashek, and Jaden Schweinefus.

Wed
20
Sep

41st Annual Rendezvous coming!

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2017-09-20 15:20

41st Annual Rendezvous coming!

 

 

 

The 41st Annual Fort Atkinson Rendezvous will be held Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 23 - 24, with the theme “Powder Magazine.”

The powder magazine structure was located in the southeast corner of the fort. Its purpose was to be used to store gunpowder and cannon powder in wooden barrels for safety.

On Saturday, the fun and activities will begin at 9:30 a.m. and continue until 4:30 p.m., while on Sunday, the entertainment will be held between 9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.

There is no admission charge, and parking is free. 

Entertainment will include an 1840s military camp, complete with cannon drills, a Conestoga wagon, tepees and lodges, hunters, trappers, a blacksmith, a potter, a scrimshaw artist, a ropemaker, and much more.

Wed
20
Sep

Blue Devils battled Central City

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2017-09-20 15:12

 

West Central’s Decker Wirtz looks to make a block on a Central City defender in a 56-20 loss to the Wildcats on Friday, Sept. 15. Chris DeBack photo

 

 

Blue Devils battled Central City

 

 

By Chris Deback
cdeback@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

 

 

Injuries continued to take a toll on a young West Central football team.

The Blue Devils lost a road game at Central City, 56-20, on Friday, Sept. 15. The team was without upperclassmen Collin Kime and Tyler Buzynski. Kime is expected to miss the rest of the season; however, Blue Devils head coach Steve Milder is optimistic that Buzynski will be back for Friday’s game against Tripoli. 

Central City scored six times before the Blue Devils found the end zone. 

Wed
20
Sep

West Central wins thriller in Monona

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2017-09-20 15:06

 

West Central’s Kenadie Betz sets senior Mary McDonough for an attack attempt against MFL/MarMac on Thursday, Sept. 14. The Blue Devils prevailed in a thrilling five-set match, 3-2. Chris DeBack photo

 

West Central wins thriller in Monona

 

 

By Chris Deback
cdeback@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

 

 

The West Central volleyball team pulled out a thrilling road victory, 3-2, at MFL/MarMac High School in Monona on Thursday, Sept. 14.

The Blue Devils came out poised and ready for action against the Bulldogs. That showed as the team took the first two sets, 25-18 and 25-17.

Wed
20
Sep

Geraldine Kelly

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2017-09-20 14:59

Geraldine Kelly

 

 

Geraldine M. Kelly, 76, of Maynard, Iowa died on Monday morning, September 18, 2017 at Allen Memorial Hospital – Unity Point in Waterloo.

 

Funeral Service: 10:30 A.M. Thursday, September 21, 2017 at the First Presbyterian Church, Maynard with Rev. John Kerr officiating.

Visitation:  4:00 to 8:00 P.M. on Wednesday at the Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home, Maynard and for one hour before the service at the church on Thursday.

Interment: Long Grove Cemetery, Maynard.

A Memorial Fund has been established in her name.

Online obituary at www.jamisonschmitzfuneralhome.com

 

Wed
20
Sep

Fayette council amends personnel policy

Submitted by Clauer on Wed, 2017-09-20 14:53

Fayette council amends personnel policy

 

 

By Chris Deback
cdeback@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

 

 

At its regular Monday meeting, Sept. 18, the Fayette City Council voted, 3-1, in favor of amending the residency requirements in the Fayette personnel policy for City employees. Councilmember Curtis Larson was the dissenting voter. Councilmember Tiffany Kragnes wasn’t present for the meeting.

The original policy stated that the Fayette police chief, police officers, Fayette Public Works director, and Fayette Public Works assistant director must either live within the corporate limits of the city or within one mile of the corporate limits to allow for a fast response time to an emergency. 

The policy was amended to state that police officers in the Fayette Police Department now need to live within 20 air miles of the city. The police chief, Public Works director and assistant director still need to live within the city limits or within one mile of the city limits. Councilmember Patty Nefzger drew up the amended policy.

Larson believes that the proposed 20-air-miles distance is too far and will take an officer too long to respond in case of an emergency. The idea of the original policy was to make sure that the City wasn’t having to call the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office for help, keeping that cost low. When the Sheriff's Office responds to any call within a city limits, whether it be Fayette, which has its own force, or Clermont, which relies on the Sheriff’s Office for its policing, that city is charged a fee for the service. 

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