September 2016

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07
Sep

Vigil Rescheduled

Due to inclement weather, the candlelight vigil honoring law enforcement officers that was originally scheduled for Wednesday, September 7, in Fayette has been rescheduled be held at 7:30 p.m. in Grace Meyer Square on the Upper Iowa University Fayette Campus on Wednesday, September 14.

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07
Sep

Warrior harriers strong at CC

 

Warrior junior Paxten DeVilbiss placed ninth overall with a time of 18:29.9 on Thursday at Charles City to help his team to a first-place finish. (Jerry Wadian photo)

 

Warrior harriers strong at CC

 

 

By Jerry Wadian
jwadian@thefayettecountyunion.com

 

 

The South Winneshiek boys’ and girls’ cross country teams traveled to Charles City Thursday for the Charles City Comet Cross Country Invitational. The red and white did not disappoint.

In the boys’ varsity race, the Warriors relied on four top-10 finishes to claim the team title.

Junior Derek Dietzenbach (17:37.2) led the way for South Winn, placing third individually. He was followed by teammates Jordon Snyder (18:12.2) in seventh, Paxten DeVilbiss (18:23.9) in ninth, and Eric Franzen (18:40.4) in 10th.

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07
Sep

Warrior VB off to 2-0 start

 

 

Warrior junior Jaden Schweinefus helped lead South Winneshiek to a pair of wins last week to open the 2016 season. Schweinefus had 12 kills in the team’s 3-0 win over West Central and 10 kills in a 3-2 victory over Crestwood. (Chris DeBack photo)

 

Warrior VB off to 2-0 start

 

 

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

 

 

The South Winneshiek volleyball squad got its 2016 season started with a bang, going 2-0 with wins over Crestwood and West Central.

The Warrior girls saw their first action Tuesday, Aug. 30, on the road against Crestwood. South Winn and Crestwood traded wins in the five-set match, but the Warriors ultimately prevailed after taking the final set, 15-11.

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07
Sep

Saints too much for Warriors

 

Senior defensive back Nathan Ward wraps up to make a tackle during South Winneshiek’s 30-20 loss to St. Ansgar on Friday night. Ward had 7.5 tackles on the night and returned a kickoff 95-yards for a Warrior touchdown. (Zakary Kriener photo)

 

Saints too much for Warriors

 

 

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

 

 

The stage was set Friday night for the Warriors to seek revenge against the team that knocked them out of the playoffs in 2015. Despite a resilient effort, however, South Winn recorded its first loss of the season after falling, 30-20, on the road.

“This was a hard fought contest for our kids,” acknowledged head coach Jason Ohrt following the defeat. “We had some costly turnovers and missed opportunities throughout the second half.”

Wed
07
Sep

'The best medicine'

 

For decades upon decades, Fort Atkinson resident Phyllis Doubek (r) has been a fan of many area high school athletic teams and fine arts programs. She has been the number-one fan of her four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, including oldest Madi, as they continue to participate in many activities. (submitted photo)

 

'The best medicine'

 

 

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

 

 

Being a grandparent and great-grandparent is a full-time job. No one knows that better than Phyllis Doubek of Fort Atkinson. The avid supporter of her four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, many of whom attend or are alumni of South Winneshiek, agrees that keeping up with them is something that keeps her going every day.

“They really are the best medicine for me,” said Doubek, who grew up in Decorah and, along with husband Paul, raised her children in the Turkey Valley school district.

Wed
07
Sep

Can't keep the doors closed long

 

Following significant flooding by the Turkey River that filled the Inwood Ballroom at Riverside Park with several feet of water, the cleanup process began. Remaining water, mud, and sand were removed from the historic building, revealing the ballroom’s wood recently installed dance floor. Within 10 days, thanks in large part to volunteers, the historic ballroom was able to open once again for an anniversary celebration on the grounds. (Zakary Kriener photo)

 

Can't keep the doors closed long

 

 

Zakary Kriener

News Writer
zkriener@fayettepublishing.com

 

 

It was 1922 – almost 100 years ago – when the iconic Inwood Ballroom first opened its doors for business in the small Czech town of Spillville.

In the early morning hours of Wednesday, Aug. 24, after over seven inches of rain fell throughout Winneshiek County, the banks of the Turkey River began to expand.

The ballroom, which sits inside the beautiful Riverside Park, began to see water levels approach the structure.

Wed
07
Sep

Karilyn Shirley Lenth

Karilyn Shirley Lenth

 

 

Karilyn Shirley Lenth (63) passed away peacefully August 31, 2016 at the Good Samaritan Center in Waukon. Her wishes were to be cremated. Private family service will be held later.

Karilyn was born on April 10, 1953 daughter of Ethel (Weller) Lenth and Edwin Lenth of Luana, IA. She graduated from Postville High School in 1971. She received her BA degree from the University of Northern Iowa in 1975. She moved to Florida where she worked for a couple of hotel chains near Disneyland for 32 years. She also received her paralegal degree in Florida. When her health started failing she moved back to Waukon in 2008 to be close to her family.

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