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Stodghill, Strasser to State petition at 9 a.m. on Thursday at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines. Lincoln Taylor in the mid-2000s was the last Warhawk wrestler to make state. “What a great day for Warhawk wrestling,” said coach Matt Strasser on the team’s Facebook page. “Tyler Strasser at 120 and Jarrett
Stodghill at 126 both qualify for the state tournament.” Saturday was a great day when PLEASANTVILLE – For the the Warhawk duo took to the match first time in a decade, North Maat the district in Pleasantville. haska will have a representative in Strasser used an aggressive apthe 2016 Iowa state wrestling tourproach to score a 17-2 technical fall nament. Sophomore Tyler Strasser over Gavin Patterson of Iowa Valand freshman Jarrett Stodghill will ley. Strasser faced Belle Plaine’s be making the trip and open comDakota Henry in the title bout. Strasser had defeated him the past two weekends, but after leading 5-3, Henry was able to turn on Strasser for the pin. That turn of events meant Strasser was in a wrestleback for second place. He faced Clayton McKim of Pekin for the runnerup spot and a position in the state tourney. McKim came out and took Strasser down early. The North Mahaska sophomore kept his cool, got a quick reversal and took McKim to his back. Strasser ended the match in the first period with a pin. Stodghill wrestled a close match in the first round facing Nick Ives from Sigourney-Keota but came out on top 7-4. In the championship match, Stodghill got behind in the first period to North Mahaska’s Jarrett Stodghill takes control of Tri-County-Montezuma’s Tri-County-Montezuma’s Travis Travis Lewis during his championship match. He pinned Lewis to earn a trip Lewis, a wrestler Stodghill had faced three previous times this to the state wrestling tournament. Photo by R.D. Keep BY R.D. KEEP
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Stodghill. “He doesn’t like to be cross faced and I was able to do that. I knew if I could get him in the cradle I could win.” Coach Strasser said he was nervous before the meet. “I am ner vous today,” said Strasser. “These guys have a really good chance to make it. They have to wrestle the way they know how.” Both wrestlers will hit the mat at Wells Fargo Arena on Thursday morning. Strasser (40-19) will meet Cole Allison of Fort Dodge St. Edmund (31-5). Stodghill (42-10) will follow with a match against Westwood Sloan’s senior Markes Meyers (22-11). Strasser and Stodghill will be seeking to make their mark and bring home Tyler Strasser battles Iowa Valley’s Gavin Patterson en route to a 17-2 a state title. Both would love to have their name opening round major decision. Photo by R.D. Keep mentioned with the other state champion from North season. Lewis led 4-1 after one forced the pin and a trip to the state Mahaska, Randy Terpstra, period. Stodghill used past experi- tourney as the district titlist. who won in 1974. ence to choose the on top position “I knew his tendencies and worked Lewis into a cradle and made sure I was on top,” said
Andrews brings Passion to NM Classroom students, Andrews approaches them with the same passion. The teacher part of A nd rews k nows family is a strong part of who he is as a man and a teacher. “I have to thank my fiancé Julia Beal and my family,” said A nd rews. “Without their support I would not have been able to be here. Julia and I were engaged last year and will marry in June.” He was quick to recognize his advisors at William Penn for providing him needed guidance and support. Andrews said the experience at North Mahaska has been interesting and educational. “I love the North Ma h a sk a d ist r ict ,” said Andrews. “I have had tremendous fun. The students here are respect f ul of t hei r teachers and each othPhoto by R.D. Keep Student teacher Harry (Tom) Andrews discusses history with a group of eighth er. That’s a credit to the parents and other graders at North Mahaska. teachers.” Andrews said his BY RD KEEP ernment classes and is sharing his experience in the William Penn band THE SUN passion with his students. was also an experience that prepared Passion is a strong motivator for “I have always had a gray passion him for this journey into education. a person to do something. Once the for history,” said Andrews. “I share He continues to have a passion for passion takes hold the drive to suc- that passion with a family of teach- learning, students and teaching. As ceed and pass along that passion ers.” he begins the arduous task of job grows. Hence the story of North Ma- Andrews, a graduate of Oska- hunting, it will be certain he will inhaska student teacher Harry (Tom) loosa High School and soon to be still his passion unto those students Andrews begins. alum of William Penn, is a natural he eventually teaches. Andrews is currently teaching in in the classroom. Whether working Mr. Terry Malone’s history and gov- with eighth graders or high school
LEFT: DO YOU WANT TO PAINT A SNOWMAN? Building a snowman doesn’t always have to be cold work. Madyson Wiley (6), right, and Alaina Harland (4) enjoyed a recent Saturday at a Cocoa and Canvas class, where they painted these cute snowmen. Both attend Eddyville Elementary.
ABOVE: Seniors Clay Gleason and Andrea Loving were named Winter Sports king and queen on Friday. Photo by R.D. Keep
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New Sharon First Christian Church held their annual Valentine’s banquet Feb. 6 with a crowd of about 150 enjoying dinner and entertainment. Becky McCaulley shared music while Jan DeBoef, right, accompanied on the piano and Josiah Hall played drums.
Imagine the Possibilities, COC to Host Bowling Event on March 4 Imagine the Possibilities and Christian Opportunity Center will once again co-host “This is How We Roll,” a bowling fundraiser, on March 4 at Mahaska Bowl from 6:30-9 p.m. This event is a major fundraiser for both entities. All donations are
divided equally between Imagine the Possibilities and COC to support the programs and services provided to people with disabilities in the Oskaloosa region. The funds raised assist the agencies in providing additional educational, vocational and recreational opportunities for per-
sons served. Community members are urged to register and bowl with families and persons served. Registrations are $20 per person or $50 for a family. Families and individuals can provide for a lane sponsorship for $120 and/or resident sponsorships are
$60. Businesses may also support the fundraiser by donating auction items. Founded in 1969, COC provides residential and vocational support and services to nearly 300 people with disabilities in Dallas, Mahaska, Marion, Polk and Warren counties.
For more information visit christianopportunity.org. Founded in 1977, Imagine the Possibilities serves approximately 90 individuals in Mahaska County to help each person imagine the possible. For more information visit imagine-the-possibilities.org.
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