NFV - Coach’s Corner 

St. Ansgar (0-0, 3-0) @ NF (1-0, 3-0) 

“It’s a big game,” stated NFV head coach Bob Lape. “The good news is that it’s at our place, and we expect a big crowd.”

Both teams need this game to have a shot at the district title.

“The Saints line up in a wishbone, but not the old Oklahoma option offense; they are a power running team,” Lape explained. 

The Saints feature two quality running backs, including one of the best runners in the state. 

On defense, Denver uses a 4-4, emphasizing gap control and pursuing the ball. Lape said, “I kind of expect them to use the blitz a bit against us.” Game time is 7:30 p.m. on Friday, and fans can expect the team to sing the new NFV fight song after the game. 

Flu shot clinics scheduled

Area flu clinics will be available on the following dates at these sites:

Thursday, Sept. 19 – Elgin: Veterans Memorial, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Friday, Sept. 20 – Oelwein: Senior Dining Center, 10-11:30 a.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 25 – Waucoma: Community Center, 10-11 a.m.

St. Lucas: Community Center, noon-1 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 26 – Hawkeye: Community Hall, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 15 – Maynard: Community Center, noon-1 p.m.

A flu shot is recommended for anyone over the age of 6 months. Only one flu shot is needed this year; it will last for an entire year.

Flu shots are $30 each, unless covered by Medicare.

For more information, please call Palmer Homecare Services/Community Health at (800) 335-0711.

Services held for former Fayette man

David “Dave” Homewood, age 64, of Luxemburg, died Saturday, August 31, 2013, at University of Iowa Hospitals.  He was born December 6, 1948, to Harold and Phyllis (Langerman) Homewood in Fayette, Iowa.

Dave graduated from the Fayette High School and served his country in Vietnam.   On October 1, 1983, he was united in marriage with Lois Larson at the Little Brown Church in Nashua.  He worked for the Lumber Specialties in Dyersville for many years.

Dave enjoyed fishing, hunting, sports, spending time with family and living for the Lord.

He is survived by his wife Lois;  two sons, Cody (Cyndie) Homewood and Brad (Jessica) Homewood  one step-daughter, Deliegha (Jeff) Swanson; six grandchildren, Harper, Holland, Brandon, Charissa, Lois, and Titus, and many friends. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Charles, and one sister, Carolyn.     

Reiersons welcome twin sons Aug. 7

Daniel and Breanna Reierson of Postville are happy to announce the arrival of their twin sons, Brayden Daniel and Merrick Deakin Reierson, on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2013.

Born at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in LaCrosse, Wis., Brayden weighed 5 lbs. 7 oz. and was 18½ inches in length; Merrick weighed 4 lbs. 9 oz. and measured 17½ inches.

The twins are the couple’s first children.

Grandparents are Dean and Connie Reierson of Clermont, Kim Lenth of Luana, and Karen Lenth of Elgin.

Great-grandparents are Joe and Helen Reierson of Elgin, Duane Walter of McGregor and the late Vivian Walter, Lorenz Lenth of Monona and the late Emmy Lenth, and Leonard and Jean Schutte of Castalia.