Thursday, September 16, Thornton Manor in Lansing was honored to receive from Arlis Myhre of New Albin and Eileen Smith of Lansing 50 handmade quilts which the two ladies had made over the last year. The presentation started with a very special blessing of the quilts by Pastor Carter Jorgensen (photo below), husband of Thornton Manor’s new recreation therapist Alyssa Jorgensen.
Thornton Manor Environmental Services Director Diane DeLong had asked the two ladies if they would be interested in making some quilts to make each resident’s room more home-like. The ladies agreed without hesitation and got started right away.
VFW Auxiliary Gustave F. Kerndt #5981 has announced the kick-off of the VFW Auxiliary’s annual Illustrating America art contest. Local students in grades K-8 can share how they view the world through their drawings and paintings while competing for national awards.
Students must submit an original two-dimensional piece of artwork. Coloring sheets, digital art and photography are not accepted. The entry must have been completed during the current 2021-2022 school year and the application must include a teacher or supervising adult’s signature in order to be complete.
Students begin by competing at the local VFW Auxiliary level. The first-place winner from each Auxiliary advances to the District competition with District winners advancing to the State competition. The contest consists of three grade divisions: K-2, 3-5 and 6-8. The State first-place winner in each grade division will be forwarded to Auxiliary National Headquarters.
Defensive dominance ... Kee football senior Jaylen Drape (#72) is joined by fellow senior Alex Goetzinger (#93 at right) in wrapping up a Central Elkader ball carrier in the Hawks’ 66-0 Homecoming victory over the Warriors Friday, September 24. The Kee defense stifled the visiting Warriors to a negative 19 yards rushing and just 53 yards of total offense in wrapping up 15 tackles for loss overall. Drape had one solo tackle for loss and assisted on another in his total of five defensive stops in the ballgame, and Goetzinger added 5.5 tackles for loss that included the Hawks’ lone quarterback sack in his total of seven total tackles and three solo halts. Photo courtesy of the Kee High School Yearbook. View and find out how to purchase this photo and many more by clicking on the Photo Galleries link on this webpage.
by Perry Hesse
Kee football fans continue to have long fingernails as the undefeated Hawks cruised to another easy victory Friday, September 24 with a 66-0 Homecoming win against Central Elkader, eclipsing the 60-point scoreboard mark for the fourth consecutive game and likely having done so in their season opener as well as they led, 16-0, after just one quarter of play in an August 27 home game against West Central called off soon after that initial frame due to stormy weather. The Hawks have now outscored their opponents 280-47 as they prepare for the home stretch of the regular season with games against Edgewood-Colesburg, Midland, and a highly anticipated regular season-ending showdown with highly-ranked Easton Valley.
Leads the way ... Waukon boys cross country junior Nathan O’Neill heads toward the finish line at the Waukon Invitational Tuesday, September 21. O’Neill led the Indian runner-up team effort at that home meet, finishing ninth, both overall and for team scoring, in a time of 18:13.88. View and find out how to purchase this photo and many more by clicking on the Photo Galleries link on this webpage.
The Waukon boys cross country team nearly made it feel like home sweet home when the Indians hosted their own Waukon Invitational Tuesday, September 21. Topped only by Class 3A 11th-rated Decorah, the Indians ran to a second-place team finish in the eight-team field on their home course, joining the highly-regarded Vikings as the only teams to have all five of their scored runners in the meet’s top 20 individuals in the 57-runner varsity field, scoring 67 team points.
The Indians were next scheduled to compete at the Jesup Invitational Tuesday, September 28. The distance Tribe will then take part in the South Winneshiek Invitational Tuesday, October 5 and then compete in the Northeast Iowa Conference (NEIC) Meet October 12.
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Senior pace ... Kee girls cross country senior Reagan Mudderman keeps pace with this Decorah runner at the Waukon Invitational Tuesday, September 21. Mudderman ran to a 31st-place overall finish, 27th for scoring, in a time of 23:35.07. View and find out how to purchase this photo and many more by clicking on the Photo Galleries link on this webpage.
The Kee girls and boys cross country teams had just one competition on their schedule again this past week, competing at the Waukon Invitational Tuesday, September 21. The Lady Hawks ran to a fourth-place team finish, while the Kee boys did not have enough runners to compile a team score.
The Kee girls’ fourth-place team finish was headlined by the overall runner-up finish of senior Haley Meyer in the 52-runner varsity field, coming in behind fellow Upper Iowa Conference senior Jalyssa Blazek’s inspired title run of 19:06.80. Meyer’s runner-up overall finish - the race’s top team-scored runner - in 20:01.70 paced the Lady Hawks to 109 team points and their fourth-place finish in the seven-team field.
The Hawks were next scheduled to compete in the Jesup Invitational Tuesday, September 28 before taking part in the Wartburg Invitational Saturday, October 2. Kee will then run at the South Winneshiek Invitational Tuesday, October 5.
While the Oelwein Huskies were celebrating Homecoming Friday night, September 24, it was strictly a business trip for the Waukon Indians, who improved to 4-1 on the season with a 56-12 victory in that Class 2A District 4 match-up. That final result yielded the Indians’ highest point total of the season behind a fairly balanced attack providing almost 400 yards of total offense. Waukon collected 224 yards through the air along with 163 more on the ground, scoring multiple times via each method.
“Passing is largely about timing and that develops with more repetitions at game speed,” said Waukon football coach Chad Beermann of his team’s aerial attack that produced an average of nearly 38 yards per reception and scored on half of just six passing attempts on the night.
Kassie Leigh (Hughes) Foltz, age 43, passed away Friday, September 24, 2021 at Mayo Clinic Hospital in Rochester, MN. Memorial services were held Friday, October 1 at Frankville Community Presbyterian Church, Frankville with Pastor Karla Johnson as the Officiant. Burial followed at Frankville Cemetery, Frankville.
Kassie was born February 4, 1978 to Barry and Marsha (Schroeder) Hughes in Lawrence, KS. She attended Lawrence High School and lived in Lawrence until 1999 when she moved to Frankville. Kassie was united in marriage to Mike Foltz November 17, 2014.
Mary A. Stone, 73, of Waukon died Thursday, September 23, 2021 at Good Samaritan Center in Waukon. Per Mary’s wishes, no services will be held. Burial of ashes will be at Oakland Cemetery in Waukon. Martin-Grau Funeral Home in Waukon is handling arrangements. Condolences may be sent to Rachel Noecker at 302 3rd Street NE, Apt. 101, Waukon, IA 52172.
Mary Alice Stone was born July 4, 1948 at Hall Maternity Hospital in Waukon, the daughter of Thomas and Alice (Steffenson) Stone. She was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church and graduated from Waukon High School in 1966. Mary then moved to Decorah and worked at Northwestern Bell, Luther College in the admissions office, and Matter’s Ballroom.
Marilyn E. Brissett Kruger, 84, died Saturday, September 18, 2021 at her home in Oak Park Heights, MN surrounded by her family. Cause of death was complications from a stroke.
Mass of Christian Burial was held Wednesday, September 22 at Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church in Balsam Lake, WI with Fr. Gene Murphy officiating. Interment followed the service at St. Croix Falls Cemetery in St. Croix Falls, WI.
She was born June 22, 1937 in Waukon to Leslie and Bernice (Ryan) McCormick. She graduated from St. Patrick’s School in Waukon and in 1955 entered the Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Dubuque. Having earned a bachelor’s degree in English from Clarke College, Dubuque, she went on to receive a master’s degree in counseling from Loras College, also in Dubuque.
Vietnam Veteran Gayle Kenneth Evans, age 75, of Waukon passed away September 5, 2021 at his home, surrounded by his family. Services will be held this Saturday, October 2 from 1:30-4 p.m. at the Fellowship Hall at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Waukon.
