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New basketball hoops on their Three vie for two seats on way for Buffalo Center parks Buffalo Center City Council The race for Buffalo Center City Council will be the only contested election on local ballots during the November 5 city elections. Buffalo Center voters will have three candidates to choose from to fill two seats, as newcomer Les Wubben is challenging incumbents Pete Paulson and Charles Silber for a spot on the Council. Wubben says it’s time for a change on the City Council, and he would bring fresh thoughts and ideas

News Events Soup Supper at Bison Senior Center The Bison Senior Center will host a Soup Supper on Friday, October 25 from 5 to 7 p.m. Chili and potato soup will be served for a freewill donation.

Halloween festivities begin October 26 Local Halloween festivities will begin on Saturday, October 26 with the NIB Adult Halloween Party, “Bloody Scarefest�. On Sunday, October 27, NIB will host the Kids Halloween Party and Sheriff’s Supper at the Heritage Town Center. Other events are scheduled for Halloween night, October 31, and the following weekend. See the Halloween Headquarters on page 14 of this edition for a complete Halloween festivities schedule.

Early deadline for next week’s paper The Buffalo Center Tribune will have an early deadline for the October 30 edition of the paper. All advertising and news submissions are due by noon on Thursday, Oct. 24.

Fall Festival in Lakota Nov. 2 Planning is underway for the Lakota Fall Festival, which will be held Saturday, Nov. 2 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Lakota Eagle Center. The event features, crafts, gifts, homemade foods and much more. Lunch will be served by the Lakota Quasqui Committee. This annual fundraising event is hosted by the Lakota Betterment Club, which manages the Lakota Museum. Proceeds from this year’s event will go toward a new roof for the museum. Any vendor or crafter who would like to sign up for the event, or would like more information, should contact Char Spear at 515-5380116.

to the table. As a council member, he says he would respect the ideas and suggestions of all Buffalo Center citizens. Wubben has worked at North Iowa Schools for 22 years as a custodian, and he is also self-employed in lawn service and snow removal. He is a member of First Reformed Church in Buffalo Center and the Iowa Association of Building Maintenance Engineers. He is a graduate of Iowa State University, with a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture Education. Wubben is seeking public office for the first time. If elected, his goals are to: promote economic development in Buffalo Center; improve the City’s infrastructure, such as the sewer, water and streets; be fiscally responsible; support the emergency services in town; and promote a cooperative effort between the City and the citizens. Wubben and his wife, Jodi, have three children: sons Anthony and Jonathan and daughter Laura. Paulson has served on the Buffalo Center City Council for the last eight years. He works at Heartland Power, where he has been a line foreman for 18 years. He is a graduate of Estherville High School, and he received his degree at Southwest Technical College in Jackson, MN. He served with the U.S. Army as a combat engineer between 1986-89. “I’ve enjoyed being a part of the decision making in our community the last eight years and hope to continue doing so,� said Paulson. If reelected, he wants to continue making positive changes in the community and make Buffalo Center a better place to live. Paulson and his wife, Sarah, have four children: sons Clay, Alex and Noah and daughter Brenna. Silber has served on the Buffalo Center City Council for the last 20 years. He works as a sales representative for KBEW radio in Blue Earth, MN, where he has been for 12 years. He has also served as treasurer for First Congregational Church in Buffalo Center for the past 12 years. He graduated from Buffalo Center High School before attending Iowa Lakes Community College, the Des Moines Art Center for photography, and taking drafting classes at Waldorf College. “I would like continue to serve the people of Buffalo Center as a city councilman to help create a stable and secure future,� said Silber.

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Charles Silber If reelected, Silber says he would continue to work for what the majority of the people want for the future of Buffalo Center. “I would be their representative and work toward their best interest,� said Silber. He and his wife, Emily, have two children: a son, Ryan (Erin Wiederholt) and a daughter, Jamie (Mike) Droessler. He also has three grandchildren: MacKenzie, Natasha and Gavin Droessler.

Two Buffalo Center parks will soon have new basketball hoops, thanks to North Iowa Betterment. NIB raised a total of $3,200 in grant money for two new hoops at Lions Park, and there was enough money left over to replace all four hoops at that park, as well as the basketball hoop at South Park. NIB executive director Alyssa Thompson placed the order for the new equipment last Thursday. Thompson addressed the Buffalo Center City Council about the project at its Oct. 9 meeting, noting that she had found a better, cheaper option for new hoops – complete with backboards, rims and nets – than what had been discussed previously with the Council. Total cost is $2,500 for all five hoops, which leaves about $700 for other improvements at the parks. The new hoops will be mounted to the existing poles at the basketball courts. NIB had previously talked about installing two of the old hoops at Lions Park on the west end of that court, near the tennis court, but Thompson said they have decided against that option, due to the added cost and inconvenience.

The basketball hoops at Lions Park have seen a lot of wear and will soon be replaced, along with the hoop at South Park. Thompson and the Council talked about possibly using the remaining funds to fix lighting at the Lions Park basketball court, as the lights have not been turning on reliably at

Recommendations top $1 million for water project Repairs to the Buffalo Center drinking water system could total $1,150,000, according to an evaluation performed by WHKS & Co. Rick Engstrom, vice-president of WKHS, and engineer Kevin Graves presented their findings to the Buffalo Center City Council on Wednesday, Oct. 9, after the City had requested the evaluation. The water system became a concern for the Council late last year, after a routine inspection revealed that one of the city’s two water wells was in poor condition. Both wells are about the same age. “We looked at the condition of basically the entire system and tried to identify what kind of deficiencies you had,� said Graves. This includes the water source, treatment system, pumping system and storage. Graves says the biggest overhaul is needed in the water treatment system, with much of the equipment dating back to the 1980s. He said the

expected design life for water treatment equipment is about 20 years. “You’re getting some extra time out of your equipment right now, which is good, but you’re also kind of on borrowed time with this equipment,� said Graves. He recommended replacing all of the treatment equipment aside from the aeration tower and the detention tank. This includes replacing the building which houses the treatment system, as the design of the building does not provide adequate access for replacing the equipment. Estimated cost for a new water treatment facility is $790,000. Major costs include three pressure filters for $60,000 each, $110,000 for the new building, $90,000 for electrical and controls, and $85,000 for piping and valves. The second area of improvement recommended by WHKS is to rehabilitate well number one, which has filled with sand to a depth of about 288’. The original well bottom was

City moves forward with new police cruiser The Buffalo Center City Council will hold a public hearing next month on purchasing a new police cruiser. Buffalo Center Police Chief Matt Holmquist previously addressed the Council about the need for a new police vehicle in August. He says the police department’s current vehicle, a Chevy TrailBlazer, has required numerous repairs and is no longer reliable. Holmquist gathered quotes on different vehicles and what it would cost to get one up and running for police use. He brought a proposal to the Council this month for a 2014 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor with all-wheel drive. The cost for the base vehicle from Forest City Ford would be $26,001. Numerous additions would be needed, including a light bar, radio, police cage, push bumper, spot lamp and police word wrap.

There are also some items which can be transferred from the TrailBlazer. The total estimated cost for the new vehicle is $38,776. The City received rates on a five-year loan for the vehicle from Farmers Trust and Savings Bank in Buffalo Center and State Savings Bank in Rake. FTSB offered a rate of 3.25%, while State Savings Bank came in with the low offer of 2.5%. Payments on the loan would begin in December of 2014. The Council passed a resolution to hold a public hearing on entering a loan agreement with State Savings Bank at the Nov. 13 Council meeting. The principal amount of the loan is not to exceed $40,000. Holmquist estimated it will take four to five months to get all of the parts ordered and installed in the new vehicle, and the Council gave him the okay to start ordering parts.

night. The Council gave its permission for NIB to proceed with the project. NIB will ask for volunteers to assist with installation of the new basketball hoops.

500’, and Graves recommended drilling the well back to that depth and putting in a new pump, a pit-less adapter unit, steel well casing and new liner. The work would also require modifications to the building which houses the well. Estimated cost for this portion of the project is $240,000. Another option would be to replace well number one with a new well, but Graves said that option would cost around $200,000 more. The City would also need approval from the Department of Natural Resources to drill a well on a new site. Graves said well number two is in better shape, and it doesn’t currently have any problems with sand accumulation. He doesn’t recommend including well number two in this project. The third item on the list of recommended improvements is the water storage system. Graves said the water tower has heavy staining and rust blooms on the interior lining, and there are OSHA compliance issues with the tower’s ladder system and ventilation. The ladder needs to be wider, and vents needs to be larger. Graves recommended recoating the interior of the tower – both wet and dry areas – as well as replacing the ladder and upgrading the ventilation system. Estimated cost for this portion of the project is $120,000. Following the presentation by WHKS, the Council moved on to how it could pay for the water continued on page 14

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Family fun at annual fall festival The Bison FFA put on the drive-through haunted house at this year’s Family Fall Festival. The FFA kids were assisted by Cory Myer, Tracy Adams and Rick Meyer. More photos on page 14.

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Lead-Free Hunting A few years ago, there were several swans that died from lead poisoning at Thorpe Park. Although lead shot had not been used at the wetland for years, it had been used before the county took ownership of the area. The year the swans died, there was a prolonged drought; the marsh dried up, and the decades-old lead became accessible to the birds. That incident brought to light the long-term, devastating effects that lead shot can have on our wildlife. For that reason, the federal government has banned lead shot for waterfowl hunting on all federally-owned wetlands, and many states have followed suit. Unfortunately, in most parts of the country, it is still used to hunt other wildlife, especially upland game species such as deer and pheasants. And, as a result, it is still a major problem. Wildlife can ingest lead shot two different ways. Many birds mistake it for “grit� or food and eat it directly. Birds that most commonly pick it up this way include doves, cranes, and swans. Other birds, especially raptors and scavengers such as eagles, hawks, and vultures, ingest lead shot when they feed upon carcasses, gut piles, or injured animals that have

been left in the field. The problem is that lead is a soft metal and is easily absorbed by the body. As a result, it is very toxic. In fact, it just takes one or two pieces of lead shot to kill an eagle, and often even less to kill a duck or smaller bird. Even non-fatal levels of lead can lead to significant health problems involving an animal’s nervous system, kidneys, and circulatory system. This makes affected animals more susceptible to predation, disease, and starvation. Even reproduction is affected; a recent study showed a 26% decrease in egg hatchability among mourning doves after the mother had ingested a single lead pellet. To make matters worse, lead is also very persistent; it can last for decades in a marsh or a field. Some recent statistics show just how widespread the problem of lead poisoning really is. During the winter months, almost half of all bald eagle deaths are caused by lead poisoning. In Wisconsin, about a quarter of all eagle, swan, and loon deaths are caused by lead poisoning. And almost half of the ravens tested in a Wyoming study had lead levels at least five times higher than what is considered safe for humans. And, of course, lead is not only

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toxic to wildlife; it is also toxic to people. Unfortunately, people often ingest small doses of lead when they eat game meat, and even small doses can cause health issues in humans. Children are especially vulnerable to the effects of lead exposure, which can include neurological problems and learning difficulties. In adults, lead exposure can lead to reproductive problems, and a mother’s exposure to lead can affect her unborn baby. Although there is no good way to retrieve lead that is already in the environment, we can prevent further lead shot from entering the food chain. The solution is simple—we can use non-toxic shot. There are many types of lead-free shot available on the market, and they are all very effective. They are also much safer for wildlife, for the environment, and for us. When the federal government instituted the lead ban on federal wetlands in the 1990’s, it’s estimated that 1.4 million ducks and geese were spared the effects of lead poisoning in just one year (1997). If you’re a hunter and you’re accustomed to using lead, you may have to practice with non-toxic shot a little beforehand to see how it patterns differently; but, with a little training, you’ll see that lead-free shot is just as easy to use as lead shot. Then, you can enjoy hunting this fall knowing that you’re helping to protect the future of wildlife and the future of hunting itself. If you’d like more information on why you should use non-toxic shot, or how you can convert to it, check out the www.huntingwithnonlead. org website. Then, rearm yourself, and commit yourself to protecting the environment and our hunting heritage.

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10 Years Ago Tribune Files of Wednesday, October 23, 2003 Buffalo Center’s Post Office Park will have a new building, and it won’t be the proposed new library. Tuesday evening, October 14, during their regular council meeting the Buffalo Center City Council approved the building permit presented by Molly Gerzema to build a 10’x20’ gazebo in the southwest corner of the park in memory of her husband Carlyle. After absorbing five defeats in succession- outscored 196 to 32 - in 2003 Class 1A, District 2 football season, the North Iowa Bison needed just 18 seconds to take the lead and ice the game over the Northwest Webster Cougars at Manson Friday night, October 17. Final score, 1514, North Iowa. 20 Years Ago Tribune Files of Thursday, October 21, 1993 The soybean harvest was nearly completed in this area the past week as farmers and equipment dotted the landscape moving in and out of their bean fields. Wilbert Meinders reported that his beans were running mostly 15 to 30 bushels per acre. “As far as yields go, it is probably my worst,� he said. The Bison stampeded the visiting Clarion Cowboys Friday night, 416. The night was probably the finest night weather wise we have had for football this year. The results added to the attraction of the activities. 30 Years Ago Tribune Files of Thursday, October 20, 1983 The Tribune area experienced their first snow Thursday, October 13, when the white stuff began to descend in earnest that morning. In a short period of time, the ground was covered white, and it seemed that winter had arrived early. By late afternoon, the snow was but a memory. A ground breaking ceremony was held at the Timely Mission Nursing Home Wednesday afternoon, Octo-

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Buffalo Center (Iowa) Tribune — Wednesday, October 23, 2013 — PAGE 3

Tuesday, October 22 6th-8th Grade Musical, “Dig it�, NICS, 7 p.m. Thursday, October 24 District CC-TBA Heartwarmer’s Quilt Guild, Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 7 p.m. Friday, October 25 Heartwarmer’s Quilt Guild, Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 7 p.m. V FB (H) Laurens-Marathon, 7 p.m. Saturday, October 26 Adult Halloween Party, “Bloody Scarefest�, HTC, Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, October 27 Kids Halloween Party, HTC, 5 p.m. Kids Halloween Safety Supper sponsored by Winnebago Co. Sheriff, NICS, 5 p.m. Monday, October 28 NIB Board Meeting, HTC, 7 p.m.

The residents crafted “spider suckers� to hand out to trick or treaters on Halloween. Front row from left: Alice Smith, Ardella Berndt, Geraldine Wessels and Pauline Eisenhauer. Back Row: Mary Mathews, Jo Meinders and Irma Lockrem. I’ll have to say, I’ve been enjoying this lovely fall weather. The trees just look beautiful with all of their colorful leaves. For our Saturday entertainment, The Mathews Sisters came in and sang for us. Thank you for putting on such a great performance. Saturday evening, we watched Lawrence Welk. Pastor Peake came in on Sunday to have worship services with us. Thank you, Pastor Peake, for spending the afternoon with us. Monday, we started our morning off with You Be the Judge. Here are a few of our true stories we judged: The Reason for The Season, Love Thy Neighbor and Broken Promises. For both of our sensory groups, we played Mind Stretchers. Mind Stretchers are designed to encourage

verbal participation; for instance, some of the questions we asked were name three round fruits, name three types of birds and ingredients for an ice cream sundae. Like always, they could name more than three. Betty Coxson came in and read some short stories to the residents. Thank you, Betty, for spending that special time here. For games today, we did a crossword puzzle. To start off this gloomy Tuesday, we decided we should make a loaf of bread in our bread machine. For exercise, we listened to Brian & The Mississippi Valley Dutchmen. During both sensory groups, we took a trip from Iowa to Yellowstone. We took a journey through the beautiful American heartland, crossing the bridges of Madison County in Iowa to Yellowstone National Park. At

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Hippen celebrates 90th birthday Friends and family of Henrietta Hippen are invited to celebrate Henrietta’s 90th birthday on Tuesday, October 29 with a card shower. Birthday greetings and well-wished can reach her at 310 3rd St. N.W., Buffalo Center, IA 50424.

Heartwarmer’s Quilt Guild to meet October 24 The Heartwarmer’s Quilt Guild will meet on Thursday, October 24 at 7:00 p.m. at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Buffalo Center. All skill levels are welcome.

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prizes. Monica played basketball and read the Buffalo Center Tribune for her evening activities. Thursday, we listened to Alabama during our Sit and Get Fit class. Irma Lockrem and I decorated our holiday tree for Halloween with the spider suckers we made in crafts this week. I’ll have to say, it looks a little spooky. For both sensory groups, we gave hand and back massages. During our afternoon and evening programs, we had our weekly spa day and played Guess 10. Have a wonderful week!

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November 2 Lakota Fall Festival, Lakota Eagle Center Fall Bazaar, Ramsey Reformed Church of Titonka, 3-6:30 p.m. Halloween Party/Costume Contest, Orange’s, DJ Silb starts at 9 p.m. November 10 BC Historical Society Meeting, HTC, 4 p.m. Wounded Warrior Banquet, Eagle Center-Lakota, 5:30 p.m. November 12 Ladies Night Out, Downtown Buffalo Center Businesses, 5-7 p.m. November 14 Fall Luncheon, Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 11a.m. - 1 p.m. November 16 Rake Annual Soup Supper, 4-7 p.m. November 16-17 Annual Bible Conference, Community Chapel December 7 St. Patrick’s Cookie Walk, Heritage Town Center, 9-10 a.m. Lakota Santa Claus Day, Lakota Fire Station, 1 p.m. December 8 BC Historical Society meeting, HTC, 4 p.m. Holiday Tour of Homes December 11 Farmers Trust & Savings Bank, Christmas Open House, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. December 14 Buffalo Center Old Fashion Christmas, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Snow Date: December 15 Murra Hardware Christmas Open House, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. December 15 Christmas Program/Play, Community Chapel, 6 p.m. December 24 Christmas Eve Family Service, Community Chapel, 6 p.m. December 31 New Year’s Eve Potluck, Community Chapel, 6 p.m.

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Donald Gene Skogen Donald Gene Skogen, 71, of Rake, Donald Gene Skogen passed away on Monday, October 14 at St Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, MN. He had a long battle with MS and then got a blood infection, which caused his kidneys to shut down. He was lucky to have all of his immediate family with him sometime during the four days he spent at the hospital. A celebration of his life was held on Saturday, October 19th at 1:30 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in Rake, with Pastor Terry Mahnke officiating. Don was born on July 9, 1942 at his parents’ home in rural Rake to Nordahl and Inez (Varland) Skogen. He was a life long member of Zion 1942-2013 Lutheran Church, where he was bapServices: tized and confirmed. He attended and A celebration of his life was graduated from Rake High School in held on Saturday, October 19th 1960. On August 4, 1962 he married at 1:30 p.m. at Zion Lutheran the love of his life, Carolyn AskelChurch in Rake. and. They were blessed to spend 51 www.winterfuneralhome.com years together, and from this union they were blessed with three girls: Tammy, Nancy and Julie. For most of Don’s adult life, he was a farmer. He was even a salesman for Funk’s G Seed for many years. Later during his farming career, MS took away the ability for Don to use his legs, but he was still very active in what was going on in and around the field. He would call himself the manager of the farm, and in the end, he enjoyed hauling the meals to the field. Don was diagnosed with MS in 2005. He had already been accustomed to being in his wheelchair years prior, but now he knew why. He never let it bother him and had a smile on his face. People would ask him how he was, and his response was, “There’s room for improvement.� Don enjoyed his sports teams and talking to many about statistics, scores and placing a casual bet for $5 or pizza. Many bets were never paid back. He just loved the phone calls he could give after the game and even the ones he received. He also had a passion to be with his family. Having three daughters meant that boys would come later. He loved giving his son-in-laws “5 minute jobs�. Family gatherings were many, and the last one was spent in Rochester, with all of his family around him. What a legacy he has left for all of us. Left to cherish his memory are: his wife, Carolyn; three daughters, Tammy (Jerry) Zabel, Blue Earth, Nancy (Todd) Hanevik, Blue Earth, Julie (Tim) Weaver, Buffalo Center; six grandchildren, Jamie (Ben) Reverts, Tony Boehm, Brandon (Kristen) Hanevik, Brady Hanevik, Tanner Weaver and Colin Weaver; four great grandchildren, Peyton and Kyler Reverts and Ethan and Dylan Hanevik; sister, Carol Thompson; brother, Merle (Junice) Skogen; and many nieces, nephews and numerous friends. He was preceded in death by: his parents, brother, Norman, infant brother and sister. Winter Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Buffalo Center assisted the family with arrangements. Online condolences and personal emails for the family may be left at www.winterfuneralhome.com

Tour the stars this November The Winnebago County Conservation Board will host an Autumn Stargazing Program at Thorpe Park on Friday, Nov. 1. The 45-minute program will be held at the entrance to the park, beginning at 7:00 p.m. During the program, Winnebago County Naturalist Lisa Ralls will give an informal tour of the autumn nighttime sky. Participants will learn how to identify year-round constellations such as the Big and Little Dippers, Draco the Dragon, and Cassiopeia, as well as seasonal constellations such as the fading Summer Triangle and the emerging Taurus the Bull. Fascinating facts about the stars and constellations will also be shared. The Autumn Stargazing Program

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will be free and is open to people of all ages. People should bring along a pair of binoculars, if possible, although some pairs will be available to use that evening. Star charts will also be handed out for people to take home. If skies are cloudy that night, the program will have to be postponed or canceled, and that announcement will run on KIOW Radio (FM 107.3), as well as on the WCCB Facebook page and Twitter feed (@ WinnebagoCCB). If anyone has any questions about this program, or any of the WCCB’s programs, they can contact Winnebago County Naturalist Lisa Ralls at 641-565-3390 or at lralls@winnebagoccb.com

The Lakota Public Library and City Hall got a new sidewalk last week, as the old sidewalk was torn out and replaced. Royce Janssen, right, manned the skid loader, as he and Jon Kitzinger set about removing the sidewalk. The new sidewalk was poured on Thursday, Oct. 18. The library started a fund for the project during Lakota’s Picnic in the Park this summer, and fundraising for the project is ongoing.

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Dave Price, left, has been renovating his residence on Main Street in downtown Lakota, with help from his son Andy. They were busy installing a new window in the former storefront on Saturday, Oct. 12. The building has served as a residence for a number of years.

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Roth takes charge of Swea City Post Office Stacy Roth of Rake is the new postmaster at the Swea City Post Office. Roth has worked with the U.S. Postal Service for about 16 years, most recently serving as a PMR (postmaster relief) in Rake. She’s also served in numerous other offices throughout the area, including Titonka, Scarville, Burt and Wesley. She replaces former postmaster Vonnie Harris, who left the post office back in February. Lois Harrison served as the officer in charge during the interim. Roth is no stranger to the Swea City area, as she grew up in Algona. “There are a lot of familiar faces and names,” she said. She also has a cousin who lives in Swea City. There are some new aspects to her new job, such as paperwork to fill out, but things are going well. “I enjoy the post office,” said Roth. The Swea City Post Office is also responsible for sorting the mail for Ledyard. Roth is involved in numerous groups in the community, including the Rake Library Board, the North Iowa After Prom Committee, and the Zion Lutheran WELCA group, for which she serves as president. She

Stacy Roth previously cleaned houses as well in the Rake area, and she spent about two years managing the old grocery store in Rake. Her husband, James, is a truck

driver for Norsemen Trucking out of Lake Mills. They have two children who both attend North Iowa Schools: Chelsey, a sophomore, and Cameron, an eighth grader.

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Lakota Hunting with Heroes receives airfare contribution

Sheryll Denney, MaxYield-Lakota Team Leader, right, presents Bernie Becker with a contribution of $2,000 for the Lakota Hunting with Heroes project. The contribution will pay the airfare to fly the soldiers to Iowa for the event in November. The Land O’Lakes Foundation provided matching funds to further offset the cost of air travel. Hunting with Heroes provides a pheasant hunting weekend at the Becker farm near Lakota to injured active duty U.S. Marines from the Wounded Warrior Battalion at Camp Lejune, NC. MaxYield Cooperative is a member-owned cooperative that has 18 locations in Iowa and Michigan. The Land O’Lakes Foundation supports causes that improve the quality of life in rural communities where the cooperative has members, employees, plants and facilities.

PLEASE SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS Winnebago County Board of Supervisors October 7, 2013 The Winnebago County Board of Supervisors met in session at 9:00 A.M. October 7, 2013 adjourned from September 30, 2013. Present: Supervisors Durby, Stensrud and Wubben Absent: On a motion by Wubben and seconded by Durby the Supervisors moved to approve the minutes for the September 30, 2013 Board Meeting and approve the agenda for October 7, 2013. All voted aye. Motion carried. On a motion by Durby and seconded by Wubben the Supervisors moved to approve the Lake Mills Area Ministerial Association using the Courthouse grounds for a winter holiday display. All voted aye. Motion carried. The following claims were approved and ordered to be paid: Franks, Rebecca Mileage ........................88.38 Hilton Garden Inn Hotel At Training .......311.36 Langerud, Jane Mileage ........................329.20 Mid-America Publishing Corp Advertising ........................................180.00 Niebur, Ellen Mileage.............................116.03 Niederkofler, Karla Mileage ...................223.66 Office Of State Public Defender Indigent Defense Fund........................10.00 Pitney Bowes Machine Rental Fee........145.00 Verizon Wireless Telephone ..................634.24 Wempen, Kris Mileage ..........................205.95 Winter Funeral Home Services...........1,645.00 A & B Welding Inc Supplies .....................27.54 Advanced Door Systems Supplies ..........63.00 Alliant Energy Utilities ............................168.48 Barnes Distribution Supplies ..............2,225.42 Beck Excavating Inc A16 Shouldering Project....................171,277.50 BMC Aggregates LLC Material ..............603.06 Bomgaars Supplies .................................34.99 Calhoun-Burns And Assoc Inc Services .........................................3,716.10 City Of Forest City Utilities.....................245.29 City Of Thompson Utilities .......................76.97 Cretex Concrete Products RCP Pipe .....................................10,930.64 Dave Syverson Truck Center Parts .........14.86 Dave’s 66 Service Services ...................126.00 Deano’s Dust Control Services...........3,240.00 Dons Truck Sales Parts ......................2,660.00 Electronic Engineering Co Licensing Fee.....................................95.00 Equity Contracting Inc Services..........6,939.76 Fastenal Supplies ..................................123.62 Frank Dunn Co Supplies .......................699.00 G & H Motor Parts Parts ........................303.47 H & S Autoparts Supplies ......................925.00 Heartland Power Utilities .......................134.00 Huber Supply Co Supplies ....................158.41 IMWCA Work Comp Premium ............7,123.56 Iowa Prison Industries Supplies .........5,303.28 Johnson, Mark Reimbursement...............65.00 Kaman Industrial Technologies Parts ....104.18 Knapper Oil Supplies ...............................46.30 Northern Iowa Construction Pro Supplies...................................4,966.62 Peterson Contractors R34 Shouldering Project.................... 108,111.38 Petroblend Corp Supplies...................2,369.15 Pitney Bowes Machine Rental Fee..........29.00 Reisetter, Douglas Reimbursement .........65.00 Singelstad Hardware Supplies ................61.12 United States Cellular Telephone ............61.57 Voyager Fleet Systems Inc Fuel .........2,455.49 Wagner Tire Repair .................................50.00 Waste Mgmt Of WI-MN Service ..............46.81 Winnebago Coop Telecom Telephone .........................................430.02 Yaggy Colby Services.........................2,062.00 A.H. Hermel Co Supplies.......................255.70 Abele, Paul Meeting ................................15.00 Ahlers & Cooney Pc Services................189.00 Almelien, Jodi Mileage.............................53.20 AmericInn Hotel At Training ...................873.60 Anderson, Ali Reimbursement .................25.49 Anderson, Leanna Reimbursement .........10.95 Austin Office Products Supplies ............193.77

Bartleson, Debra Meeting ........................50.00 Baumann, Cheryl Mileage .....................176.05 Bison Graphics Supplies .......................101.48 Black Hills Energy Utilities .....................410.67 Bomgaars Supplies ...............................164.61 Boulders Inn LLC Hotel At Training .......222.39 Buffalo Center Public Library 1/2 Allocation..................................9,000.00 Caputo, John Mileage............................195.43 Carpenter Uniform Supplies ..................713.62 CCMS Education ...................................577.00 CDW Government Supplies ...............4,209.41 Century Link Telephone ...........................29.34 Christianson, Leon Rent ........................250.00 City Of Forest City Utilities..................3,263.40 City Of Lake Mills Utilities ......................189.62 Clouse, Beth Mileage ..............................78.93 County Social Services Services ......10,866.00 Crescent Electric Supply Co Supplies ...158.92 De Lage Landen Maintenance Contract ..80.86 Deyta LLC Services .................................90.00 Dollar General Supplies...........................56.00 Duve, Melissa Meeting ............................30.00 Ed Stivers Ford Inc Vehicle Purchase ......................................26,970.00 Enderson, Mark Meeting .........................25.00 Farmers Coop Assn Fuel ....................2,093.02 Fiala Office Products Maintenance Contract ..............................................52.07 Fisher, Jane Mileage .............................285.08 Forest City Post Office Postage ............460.00 Forest City Public Library 1/2 Allocation..................................9,000.00 Forest City Vet Clinic Supplies ..............100.75 Francis Lauer Youth Svcs Services ....2,145.02 Freeborn Co Sheriff Services ..................65.00 GeoComm Corp Maintenance Contract .........................................8,933.00 Graham Tire Services ............................502.16 GRP & Associates Services ....................40.00 Hagen, Al Meeting ...................................15.00 Hancock Co Memorial Hospital Services .........................................3,632.94 Hancock Co Sheriff Services .................300.00 Hansen Hardware Supplies ...................225.41 Healthcare First Services ......................660.00 Helgeson Drainage Inc Repairs........19,916.60 Helgeson, Gary Meeting ..........................20.00 Holland, Ron Rent .................................500.00 I & S Group Inc Services ....................2,506.10 ICAP Insurance .......................................57.00 IMWCA Workers Comp Premium .......5,158.44 Intab Supplies ..........................................82.60 Iowa Drainage District Assn Mutual Protection Services ...........2,220.00 Iowa Law Enforce Academy Education ..........................................280.00 ISAC Education .....................................360.00 ISAC Group Unemployment Fund Unemployment......................1,919.20 ISCTA Education .....................................55.00 Jackson, Sandra Mileage ......................692.94 Janitors Closet Ltd Supplies ....................74.85 Jensen, Bobbie Mileage ........................505.05 Jensen, Deb Mileage ...............................85.75 Kaisers Auto Repair Services ................134.79 Kane, Linda Mileage ................................17.85 Kester, Karen Mileage ...........................250.23 Knapper Oil Fuel......................................63.53 Kvale, Ron Mileage ...............................388.95 Lake Mills Graphic Inc Advertising.........478.58 Lake Mills Public Library 1/2 Allocation..................................9,000.00 Langfald, Ron Rent................................450.00 Mail Services Services ..........................311.92 Malek, Laura Mileage ............................320.58 Marshall & Swift Services ..........................9.98 Martie, Kay Reimbursement ....................23.39 Matt Parrott Supplies .............................135.00 McColloch, Suzanne Reimbursement .....32.00 Mediacom Services ...............................135.90 Medico Mart Supplies .......................11,583.00 Medline Industries IncSupplies ...........1,099.83 Melby, Ruth Mileage ................................69.30 Merchant, Ruth Mileage ........................146.80 Merck & Co Inc Supplies .......................367.68 Mid-America Publishing Corp Advertising ........................................434.08

Mireles, Sandra Mileage ........................255.68 Moskalski, Kathy Mileage ........................81.55 Murra, Dennis Meeting ............................70.47 National Pen Company Supplies ...........103.90 NG-911 Services ...................................326.95 Nicholson, Teresa Mileage ....................704.20 North IA Mercy Clinics Services ..............22.05 North Iowa Media Group Advertising .....438.36 Office Depot Supplies ............................134.95 Optum Supplies .....................................159.95 Pictometry International Corp Services .........................................3,636.75 Plath, Brian Reimbursement....................16.24 Public Safety Training Consultant Supplies ............................................250.60 Rake Public Library 1/2 Allocation ......9,000.00 Rice, Allison Reimbursement...................11.97 Rippentrop, Dolores Mileage .................247.08 Roedel, Caleb Meeting ............................15.00 Sauer, Adam Mileage ..............................89.25 Schickel, Candila Services ......................24.00 Schilling Supply Co Supplies .................272.66 Schnebly’s 66 Fuel ..................................74.00 Schneider Corporation Services .........1,800.00 Schumacher Elevator Company Services ............................................189.88 Shaffer, Jayne Mileage ..............................7.88 Singelstad Hardware Supplies ................26.13 Skellenger, Willemina Mileage...............133.35 Soniclear Services .................................295.00 Soto, Veronica Mileage..........................177.94 State Hygienic Lab Services....................61.50 Steffenson, Cindy Mileage.....................373.30 Thompson Public Library 1/2 Allocation..................................9,000.00 Tjelle, Denise Mileage ...........................629.28 Veenstra & Kimm Inc Services ...........3,085.08 Verizon Wireless Telephone ..................320.09 Visa Supplies .........................................401.87 Wagner Tire Inc Services ......................256.00 Webspec Design Services..................1,040.00 Windstream Telephone ..........................509.82 Winnebago Coop Telecom Telephone ......................................3,796.18 Wirth, Jason Well Repair .......................300.00 Wubben, Warren Mileage ......................703.93 Youth & Family Resource Svcs Services .........................................3,871.95 On a motion by Wubben and seconded by Durby the Supervisors moved to approve the Recorder’s quarterly report. All voted aye. Motion carried. On a motion by Durby and seconded by Wubben the Supervisors moved to approve the Auditor’s quarterly report. All voted aye. Motion carried. On a motion by Durby and seconded by Wubben the Supervisors moved to approve the following Auditor’s Transfers: #3525 for $352,814.87 from Rural Basic to Secondary Roads and #3526 for $13,388.31 from Rural Basic to Winnebago County Fair Association. All voted aye. Motion carried. Scott Meinders discussed secondary road matters including, A-16, the secondary road crew working on shouldering and edging around the county, and the completed FEMA application for $65,000 for culvert repair and ditch cleaning. On a motion by Stensrud and seconded by Wubben the Supervisors moved to approve an improvement on DD 103 Lat 11 subject to NRCS approval and a public hearing. All voted aye. Motion carried. The Auditor’s Office received the following Manure Management Plans from: Elsie’s LC located in the NE ¼ of the NE ¼ of Section 2, Buffalo Township; and Marcus Bruns located in the NE ¼ of the NE ¼ of Section 23, Eden Township, Winnebago County, Iowa. The session was adjourned until 9:00 A.M. October 14, 2013. Mike Stensrud, Chairperson Attest: Karla Niederkofler, County Auditor Published in the Buffalo Center Tribune on Wednesday October 23, 2013

Regular Meeting Monday, October 14, 2013 The North Iowa Community School Board of Education met in regular session on Monday, October 14, 2013, in the Commons. Meeting was called to order at 7:01 p.m. by Pres. Giesking with members Balvance, Duve, Giesking, Holstad, and Price answering roll call. Absent: Rygh and Sachs. Also in attendance were Supt. Myer, Prin. Embrock, Prin. Schutjer, Sec. Meinders, B. Blodgett (NGT), A, Shaw (BC Tribune), J. DeBoer (NIEA), and J. Lawson (NIEA). Balvance moved, Duve seconded to approve the agenda. Ayes: 5. Carried. Open Forum: None. Communications: IASB Orientation to Governance meeting invitation was read, EMC Safety Group Dividend has been received, and a letter acknowledging receipt of Child Obesity Grant applied for by R. Steffensen was read. Supt. Myer reviewed the following consent agenda items for: • Approval of Claims • Personnel o Resignations: Staci Marr, Food Service o Contracts Adjustments: Sandy Smith, from 7.5 to 8 hours per day. o Contracts Offered: None. • Open Enrollments: None. Holstad moved, Price seconded to approve all items on the consent agenda. Ayes: 5. Carried. Duve moved, Holstad seconded to table the approval of minutes for the Sept. 9, 2013 regular meeting for proper approval due to absent members. Ayes: 5. Carried. Holstad moved, Duve seconded to approve minutes of Sept 30, 2013 special meeting. Ayes: 5. Carried. Principles Embrock, Schutjer, and Myer updated the board on their respective buildings. Supt. Myer updated the board on angled parking project, SINA, Fitness Equipment, and Elmore Rounds. After reviewing the monthly financials reported by Sec. Meinders, moved Balvance, Holstad seconded for their approval. Ayes: 5. Carried. September 10, 2013 School Board Election results were reviewed appointing Julie Balvance (District 1), Renae Sachs (At Large), and Rachel Wubben (At Large) to a new four year term. Price moved, Duve seconded to approve the election results. Ayes: 5. Carried. Duve moved, Balvance seconded to adjourn the 2012-2013 School Board. Ayes: 5. Carried. The time was 7:57 p.m. New Board The North Iowa Community School Board of Education met in regular session for their organization meeting on Monday, October 14, 2013, in the Commons. Meeting was called to order at 7:58 p.m. by Pro-Tem President, Secretary Meinders with members Balvance, Duve, Giesking, Holstad, Price, and Wubben answering roll call. Absent: Sachs. Also in attendance were Supt. Myer, Prin. Embrock, Prin. Schutjer, Sec. Meinders, B. Blodgett (NGT), A, Shaw (BC Tribune), K. Ostermann (Tech), J. DeBoer (NIEA), and J. Lawson (NIEA). The oath of office was administered to newly elected board members Balvance and Wubben by Sec. Meinders. The oath of office was previously administered to Sachs by Sec. Meinders on October 9, 2013 with Supt. Myer as witness as it was inconvenient for Sachs to be at the organizational meeting. Balvance nominated Giesking to be President of the Board. Price seconded. There were no other nominations. Holstad moved, Duve seconded for nominations to cease. Ayes: 6. Carried. Giesking was administered the Oath of Office for President by Sec. Meinders. Duve nominated Holstad to be VicePresident of the Board. Balvance seconded. There were no other nominations. Balvance moved, Price seconded for nominations to cease. Ayes: 5. Carried. Holstad was administered the Oath of Office for VicePresident by Sec. Meinders. Balvance moved, Price seconded to approve the agenda. Ayes: 6. Carried. New Business: • Holstad moved, Duve seconded to hold the regular monthly meetings on the second Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. with the exception of December 2013 thru April 2014 with a start time at 6:00 p.m. Ayes: 6. Carried. • Duve moved, Balvance seconded to appoint Sachs as temporary Board Secretary when needed. Ayes: 6. Carried. • Committee assignments for 2013-14 are: Academics/Personnel: Prin. Embrock, Prin. Schutjer, Holstad, and Wubben; Finance: Sec. Meinders, Duve, and Balvance; Facilities/ Transportation: Supt. Myer, Giesking, Price, and Sachs. Committee meetings will be held November thru May beginning 45 minutes prior to the regular meeting each month. • The Board reflected on the Board Philosophy: We believe the school should provide equal opportunities for students to develop their potential regardless of disability, race, sex, and/or socioeconomic background. • The 2013-14 IASB School Board Member Handbook was discussed. • Duve moved, Balvance seconded to appoint Price as representative from the Board for the Winnebago County Conference Board. Ayes: 6. Carried. • Holstad moved, Duve seconded to appoint Sachs as representative from the Board for the Kossuth County Conference Board. Ayes: 6. Carried.

• Balvance moved to appoint Duve, Holstad, and Wubben to the 2013-2014 negotiations team. Price seconded the motion. Ayes: 6. Carried. • Price moved, Holstad seconded to appoint Rick Engel, attorney, as chief negotiator. Ayes: 6. Carried. • 90th Annual American Education Week, Nov 18-22, 2013 was discussed. • 68th Annual IASB Convention, Nov 20-21, 2013 was discussed. • Duve moved, Balvance seconded to appoint Giesking as the 2013 board representative for the IASB Delegate Assembly. Ayes: 6. Carried. • Duve moved, Price seconded to approve bids from Next Generation Technologies ($4,450.00) and Central Lock ($12,876.00) for the purchase and installation of seven access and control card readers for designated entrances in the Buffalo Center building to improve school safety. Ayes: 6. Carried. • Holstad moved, Price seconded the approval of prime contract change order #4 in the amount of $6,249.98 on the Tornado Safe Room and Wellness Center construction contract. Ayes: 6. Carried. • 2013-14 Certified Enrollment numbers were reviewed. Enrollment is currently at 462.6, an increase of 7.76 students from 2012-13. Agenda suggestions for the November 11, 2013 regular meeting were discussed. Balvance moved, Price seconded to adjourn. Ayes: 6. Carried. The time was 8:47 p.m. Rande Giesking, President Sara Meinders, Board Secretary EOE/AA North Iowa Community School Vendor Report September 1, 2013 - September 31, 2013 Vendor Name Vendor Description General Fund A Beka Book, Inc. Supplies ................1,717.40 Accelerated Rehabilitation Centers Service ..................................70.00 Access Systems Leasing C opier Service ....................................633.54 Adventure Lighting Supplies ..................225.36 AEA 267 Copies/Lamination ..................559.65 Alliant Energy Utilities .........................8,353.46 Amazon.com Supplies ...........................616.02 B. C. Repair Service ..............................270.90 BattDepot Supplies ................................479.70 Bauer Built Tire Supplies .......................160.02 BC Tire & Auto L.L.C. Service .................58.80 BC Welding Service...............................245.30 Big Island Education Days Field Trip .....344.00 Bison Graphics and Awards Supplies....825.72 BMO MasterCard Supplies ....................104.85 BRETFORD Supplies ..............................42.77 Bugs N’ Stuff Service .............................189.00 CBD Supplies ........................................102.23 CDW Government, Inc. Supplies...........244.01 Cenex Fleetcard Fuel .........................3,141.07 Cengage Learning Service .................1,460.25 Central Lock and Key, Inc. Service........265.50 Christians, Robbyn Reimbursement .......25.00 City of Buffalo Center Utilities ................798.38 City of Thompson Utilities ........................46.50 Contrax Furnishings Furniture ............2,092.25 Davis, Van Reimbursement ....................77.00 DeVries Lumber Co. Supplies .................99.45 Edgenuity Service...............................6,400.00 Farmers Trust & Savings Bank ......................... H.S.A Flowthru .................................500.00 FITNESS FINDERS Supplies ................134.31 Globe Gazette Subscription...................109.20 H & S Autoparts Supplies ........................76.73 Hassebroek, Marlyn Service...................60.00 Hillyard/Hutchinson Supplies .................761.95 HM Receivables Co LLC Supplies ........818.88 Hoglund Bus And Truck Co. Supplies....164.98 Iowa Association of School Boards Membership .............750.00 Iowa Association of School Business Registration.......................178.00 ITAG Registration ..................................275.00 Johnson’s Food Center Supplies...............6.45 Kabel Business Services – Flex Employee Pd Flex Fee ..........3,315.10 Lake Mills Comm. School Tuition .......2,878.50 Lakeshore Curriculum Supplies...............17.99 LAMINATOR.COM Supplies ..................262.89 Legends Grill Supplies.............................26.99 Lewis, Darrelleen Reimbursement ............5.48 Local Government Services, Inc Service .............................................144.00 Mankato Control Systems Service .....1,254.44 Marriott Hotels, Des Moines Lodging ...750.40 Martin Brothers Supplies .......................149.72 Matson Truck & Trailer Repair LLC Service/Supplies ........3,337.57 McGraw-Hill Companies Supplies ......1,829.26 Menards Supplies ..................................709.20 Mercer Health & Benefits Insurance.....................................37,666.56 Mercy Clinics Service ............................387.00 Miller, Cindy Reimbursement..................75.96 Minnesota Clay Co. Supplies ................363.74 Murra Hardware Supplies ......................588.34 Next Generation Technologies Supplies..............................................59.99 Northern Tool & Equipment Supplies.....449.98 Paper Corporation, The Supplies ......3,396.84 Pearson Education Inc. Supplies...........580.37 Quill Supplies...........................................82.43 Ramada Northwest Inn & Suites Lodging.............................................246.40 Really Good Stuff Supplies......................69.97 Resources For Educators Supplies .........33.37 Scholastic Equipment Co. Supplies.......295.00 School Specialty Supplies .......................90.16 Schumacher Elevator Co. Service Contract ..... 359.14 Schutjer, Jill Reimbursement ..................65.00 Seminole Retail Energy Services, Natural Gas 401.31

Staples Supplies .................................2,144.64 Teachers Discount Supplies ....................26.00 Teaching Resource Center Supplies .......10.48 U.S. Cellular Service ...............................54.86 United States Postal Service Postage .........................................1,351.69 Utrecht Supplies ................................2,244.53 Voortmann-Bruner, Lynnae Reimbursement ................................125.00 Wal Mart Supplies ...................................26.63 Waste Management of Southern MN Service .......................136.40 Winn. Coop Telephone Telephone.........476.89 Woodworkers Supply, Inc Supplies .......129.53 100,103.38 Activity ACE FUNDRAISING Resale ..............2,112.00 Agile Sports Technologies Supplies ...1,600.00 Anderson’s Supplies ..............................146.67 Anderson, Steve Official .........................85.00 Belmond-Klemme High School Entry Fee ............................................80.00 Bishop Garrigan High School Entry Fee ............................................45.00 Borcherding, Dennis Official ...................85.00 Brackey, Jim Official ................................85.00 Brittain, Charles Service .......................350.00 CHEERLEADING.COMPANY Supplies............................................167.72 Douglas Industries Inc Resale ............1,317.00 Emmetsburg High School Entry Fee .......80.00 Godfather’s Pizza Supplies ...................100.75 Graphic Edge Inc Supplies .................3,184.73 IBCA Membership....................................75.00 Iowa Association of School Business Registration...........125.00 Iowa Association of Track Coaches Membership...............35.00 Iowa Bandmasters Association Membership........................................55.00 Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union Membership ..............100.00 Iowa High School Athletic Directors Membership ...........65.00 Iowa High School Golf Coaches Membership........................................85.00 Meinders, David Wayne Official ...........100.00 Nelson, Tim Official.................................85.00 Newman High School Entry Fee .............80.00 North Central Iowa Bandmasters Membership........................................20.00 Pepper and Son Supplies ..........................3.90 Pepsi-Cola Resale ..............................1,539.36 Porta Phone Supplies .........................2,189.50 Reinhart FoodService Supplies .............133.39 Remy, Rick Official .................................85.00 Sam’s Club Supplies ...............................68.90 School Specialty Supplies .....................122.67 Titanium DJ Service Service .................350.00 Training Room Supplies ........................259.68 Whitmire, Earl Official .............................85.00 15,101.27 Management Central States Agency, LLC Insurance.......................................3,785.00 SU INSURANCE COMPANY Insurance.......................................8,036.75 11,821.75 SAVE/LOST AIRWATCH Software..........................1,980.00 BMC Aggregates L.C. Service ............1,085.16 CDW Government, Inc. Supplies........3,580.20 Cemstone Concrete Materials LLC Service ..... 119.70 Contrax Furnishings Furniture ..........12,578.98 DeVries Lumber Co. Supplies ...................8.00 GOLDEN VALLEY HARDSCAPES, LLC Mulch ............................................1,833.30 Holland Contracting Corp Construction ..............................181,087.91 Lakeshore Curriculum Furniture ............279.00 Midwest Fence and Gate Company Inc Playground Fence ...9,207.15 Next Generation Technologies Technology ....................................4,800.00 StepWare Inc Soft .................................990.00 Swanson Gentleman Hart Inc. Partition .......................................19,545.00 237,094.40 Physical Plant and Equipment (PPEL) Access Systems Leasing Copy Lease ..786.88 Algona Glass Inc Supplies..................4,073.00 Ehrich Plb & Heating, Inc. Service.........405.90 Little Bison Childcare Center Rent .....1,850.00 Menards Supplies ..................................460.92 Office Depot Supplies .........................1,123.39 ServPro Service..................................9,220.19 17,920.28 Nutrition Anderson Erickson Dairy Co. Supplies.........................................1,865.99 Buffalo Center Foods Supplies ................66.85 Earthgrains Company Supplies .............454.16 Griffin, Joyce Reimbursement ..............583.19 Martin Brothers Supplies ....................6,220.89 Mercer Health & Benefits Insurance .....241.35 Reinhart FoodServiceSupplies ...........3,105.72 12,538.15 FFA Iowa Supreme Meats Resale ..................50.00 John Deere Risk Protection, Inc. Insurance..........................................551.00 Meinders Brothers Resale .....................536.25 Milbrandt, David Resale .......................210.00 Sam’s Club Resale .............................1,051.86 2,399.11 Scholarship North Iowa Community College Scholarship....................................2,500.00 Agency Hofbauer’s Floral and Catering Supplies..............................................64.00 Martin Brothers Supplies .......................186.77 North Iowa Comm. School Supplies ......200.00 450.77 Published in the Buffalo Center Tribune on Wednesday October 23, 2013

LEGALS

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Thompson City Council The Thompson City Council met in regular session on Monday, October 15, 2013 at 5:30 pm in the City Clerk’s office of City Hall. Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order. Members present: Fiebelkorn, Willert, J. Hughes, T. Hughes, Chapman. Absent: None. A motion was made by T. Hughes, seconded by Chapman to approve the agenda. 5-0 A motion was made by Fiebelkorn, seconded by Willert to approve the claims. 5-0 A motion was made by Willert, seconded

by J. Hughes to approve the minutes. 5-0 Jackie Mitthun and James Lentz were not present. Don Olson was present to discuss City issues. A motion was made by Fiebelkorn, seconded by Willert to approve street repairs by the Pavement Doctor. 5-0 A motion was made by Willert, seconded by T. Hughes to purchase a bedliner for dump truck from Neil Steffensen. 5-0 A motion was made by J. Hughes, seconded by T. Hughes to approve 2013 TIF

report. 5-0 Halloween will be Thursday, October 31 from 4:30 – 7:00 pm. The November meeting will be Tuesday, November 12, 2013 at 5:30 pm. A motion was made by J. Hughes, seconded by Willert to begin the process to amend the Ordinance for water fees – 24 hour notice - $50.00 charge/disconnect - $100.00 charge. 5-0 Building permits and/or tax abatement were approved for Gary Shropshire – storage units, Troy Fleener - building, Michael Swearingen –

Buffalo Center City Council garage addition. Other items of discussion: Waste Management – tag system, City Attorney, City Property, Fair Property ............... Radar Signs, Annual Report, .....Welcome Sign. A motion was made by J. Hughes, seconded by Chapman to adjourn the meeting at 7:12 pm. 5-0 Robert Johnson, Mayor ATTEST: Diane Adams, City Clerk CLAIMS FOR SEPTEMBER 2013 Miller Sandblasting painting/sandblasting ....................1099.50 Shropshire Lumber supplies ...............339.79 Murra Hardware supplies .....................47.18 Ag Source chemicals ...........................52.50 Hometown Market fuel/supplies .........567.79 Waste Management garbage/recycling ..........................3103.65 K&H Cooperative LP – City Hall .........645.00 Austin Office Products supplies .............19.73 MARCO copier contract.........................9.92 Mastercard supplies ........................... 58.74 iWireless cell phone.............................48.33 State Hygienic Labs chemicals.............12.00 NAPA supplies ....................................95.36 MARC chemicals ..............................158.72 Fett Electric labor/repairs...................344.00 Bomgaars supplies ..............................19.98 D&D Sales truck decals .......................30.00 Marshall & Swift services......................34.20 Hawkins chemicals ..............................15.00 John Deere Financial misc. repairs ....329.32 Heiman, Inc. services – FD ...............900.00 Diane Adams mileage..........................96.05 Mid America Publishing publications .....50.83 WCTA phone ....................................264.81 Kathy Robinson Sept. cleaning ..........120.00 Thompson Library Sept. payment ......750.00 Winnebago County Auditor 1st Qtr-law enforcement .................3612.00 NAPA supplies ..................................443.48 Hawkins chemicals ..........................1246.49 K&H Coop LP contract ....................6985.00 NIACC registration..............................50.00 IMFOA registration..............................50.00 Steve Olsen contract labor ................108.00 NIACOG 2013 Housing Rehab........9400.00 Alliant Energy power........................2439.90 Treasurer-State of Iowa payroll taxes ....233.00 IPERS ipers tax ..............................1158.31 Post Office stamps ............................138.00 Post Office mail utility bills .................100.98 Iowa Rural Water Association Avesis insurance 28.76 $35,206.32 RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS FOR SEPTEMBER 2013 FUND RECEIPTS DISBURSEMENTS GENERAL 15434.68 ......22703.85 ROAD USE TAX 4519.15 ..........4408.05 LOCAL OPTION TAX 3805.19 ............ -------HOUSING REHAB 2250.00 .........9400.00 WATER 5954.81 ..........4083.62 SEWER 5265.76 .........2279.35 $37,229.59 $42,874.87 Published in the Buffalo Center Tribune on Wednesday October 23, 2013

Notice LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PROPOSED ACTION TO INSTITUTE PROCEEDINGS TO ENTER INTO A LOAN AGREEMENT IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $40,000 (GENERAL OBLIGATION) The City Council of the City of Buffalo Center, Iowa, will meet on the 13th day of November, 2013, at the City Hall, Buffalo Center, Iowa, at seven o’clock p.m., for the purpose of instituting proceedings and taking action to enter into a loan agreement (the “Loan Agreement�) in a principal amount not to exceed $40,000 for the purpose of paying the cost, to that extent, of acquiring a police vehicle. The Loan Agreement is proposed to be entered into pursuant to authority contained in Section 384.24A of the Code of Iowa and will constitute a general obligation of the City. At that time and place, oral or written objections may be filed or made to the proposal to enter into the Loan Agreement. After receiving objections, the City may determine to enter into the Loan Agreement, in which case, the decision will be final unless appealed to the District Court within fifteen (15) days thereafter. By order of the City Council of the City of Buffalo Center, Iowa. Deb Jensvold City Clerk Published in the Buffalo Center Tribune on Wednesday October 23, 2013.

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The Buffalo Center City Council met on Wednesday, October 9, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Council present: Silber, Paulson, Jensvold, Schaefer. Absent: West. Citizens present: Alyssa Thompson, Janet Jutting, Andrew Shaw, Kevin Graves, Rick Engstrom. Employees present: Duane Hinz and Paul Jutting, Public Works, and Matt Holmquist and Pat Conroy, Police. Mayor Armstrong called the meeting to order. Silber moved, seconded by Paulson, to approve the agenda. Four ayes, motion carried. Rick Engstrom and Kevin Graves, WHKS engineering firm, presented the executive summary on the upcoming drinking water system upgrade project. The recommended improvements include the construction of a new treatment building and replace the following two centrifugal high service pumps, three pressure filters, and chemical feed systems for disinfection and corrosion control. The building would also house the new electrical distribution equipment and controls for the water system. This cost was $790,000. The second recommendation was to rehabilitate Well No. 1, drilling the well from its existing depth of approximately 288 feet back to the original bottom of approximately 500 feet and redeveloping the well to reestablish the required pumping capacity. To perform this rehabilitation, the existing building would be modified and new pitless adapter would be installed on Well No. 1. This cost was $240,000. The third recommendation was to recoat the water tower tank interior, both wet and dry areas, as well as replacement of existing ladder system to meet current OSHA requirements and upgrade the venting system. The cost was $120,000. Immediately following the presentation, Mayor Armstrong called the public hearing for the CDBG application to order and then announced that the City is proposing to submit a CDBG application to the Iowa Economic Development Authority. Kevin Graves has just presented the scope of the project with the total cost $940,000 for the treatment plant and equipment and the well work. The grant application will be submitted to the Iowa Economic Development Authority on November 13, 2013. The City is requesting $300,000 in CDBG funds for the proposed project. If the grant is approved by the State, the City intends to commit $640,000 in local matching funds to the project. The City will be applying to the SRF loan program for financing assistance with the local match. The project will result in city wide benefit and based on the recent survey, 61.02% of the residents living in the community are of low and moderate income. CDBG will not be necessary to displace or relocate any homeowners as a result of the proposed program. Mayor Armstrong then asked for public comment, there was none. The hearing was closed and the meeting reconvened. Paulson moved, seconded by Jensvold, to approve the minutes from the September 11, 2013 meeting. Four ayes, motion carried. Schaefer moved, seconded by Silber, to approve the bills listed at the end of the Council minutes. Four ayes, motion carried. Silber moved, seconded by Paulson, to approve the alcoholic beverage permits for a new establishment named Oranges (subject to the State’s approval) and North Iowa Better for October 26 at the Heritage Town Center, and granted permission for Shelton Liquor to give samples on October 19 at the Heritage Town Center. Four ayes, motion carried. Alyssa Thompson, NIB, reviewed the plans for the basketball courts. The grant fund total was $3200. Four fan shaped backboards, rims and wire nets will be replaced at Lions Park and one at South Park. The cost was $2500, the remaining funds will be used for lighting. Silber moved, seconded by Jensvold, to approve the improvement to the city parks. Four ayes, motion carried. Matt Holmquist presented the police package for a new vehicle, a Ford Taurus AWD. The total cost was estimated at $38,905 which includes light bar, radio/digital repeater, police cage and bumper guard, as well as the installation of the radio equipment. Schaefer moved, seconded by Paulson, to adopt Resolution 14-2013 to fix a date for a public hearing on a loan agreement in a principal amount not to exceed $40,000. The public hearing will be on November 13th, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Roll call vote: four ayes. Resolution carried. The city requested interest rates for the five year loan, Farmers Trust and Savings presented 3.25% and State Savings Bank presented 2.5%. The City will be working with the State Savings Bank on this loan agreement. Silber moved, seconded by Schaefer, to approve the tank reservoir replacement on the orange plow truck, the estimated cost was $1000 at Lake Crysteel. Four ayes, motion carried. Paulson moved, seconded by Silber, to advertise for winter employment for snow hauling and removal, snow removal for the Main Street Program and snow removal for the city parcels. Four ayes, motion carried. Schaefer moved, seconded by Paulson, to

set Thursday, October 31 as Trick and Treat night. Four ayes, motion carried. Schaefer moved, seconded by Paulson, to appoint Troy Armstrong as the representative and Chuck Silber as the alternate to the Kossuth Emergency Management Board. Four ayes, motion carried. Silber moved, seconded by Paulson, to approve Resolution 15-2013 naming Farmers Trust and Savings Bank as the depository for the City of Buffalo Center in the maximum deposit of $5,000,000 and authorizing Deb Jensvold as City Clerk and Amy Schaefer as Treasurer for the City of Buffalo Center. Roll call vote: four ayes. Resolution carried. The Council reviewed the CDBG application requirements. Letters had been sent to Simmering Cory Inc, NIACOG, and Prairie Winds RC & D Office requesting a proposal for the CDBG administrator on the water system upgrade project. Schaefer moved, seconded by Silber, to hire Marsha Cory from Simmering Cory Inc. as the administrator. Four ayes, motion carried. The preparation services include developing and compiling documentation necessary for a competitive grant application. The cost will be $800. If the City was awarded with CDBG funding, the comprehensive package would ensure the program administration would run smoothly from grant award time through program close out. The fee for that administration would be $20,000 and is budgeted in the CDGB application. Silber moved, seconded by Paulson, to proceed with the application for the City’s local match and the recoating of the interior of the water tower on the water project with the State Revolving Fund. The interest is 2% for a 20 or 30 years. Four ayes, motion carried. Jensvold moved, seconded by Schaefer, to approve the truck spring replacement on the garbage truck from Vaske Sales with the cost around $2000. Four ayes, motion carried. Paulson moved, seconded by Silber, to adjourn the meeting. All ayes, meeting adjourned. Revenues for September 2013: General Fund, $26,140.65; Road Use Tax, $8,147.07; Local Option Sales Tax, $7,111.04; Water Fund, $9,987.84; Sewer Fund, $7,148.28; Garbage Fund, $7,672.92; Interest, $.67 Disbursements for September 2013: General Fund, $39,165.14;Road Use Tax, $4,648.11; Library Fund, $1,744.22; Employee Benefit, $1,857.23; Water Fund, $7,223.26; Sewer Fund, $6,956.41; Garbage Fund, $6,955.23; Gross Payroll, $25,393.71; city contribution, $3,426.39 Troy Armstrong, Mayor ATTEST: Deb Jensvold, City Clerk OCTOBER 2013 BILLS AgSource Lab Service .........................$338.00 Alex Air Apparatus Supplies .............. $295.00 Alliant Energy Service ...................$5,618.75 Anderson Sanitation Service .........$1,042.50 Troy Armstrong Mileage ..................... $28.25 Austin Office Supplies Supplies ........$191.32 Bison Graphics Supplies ....................$77.78 Boeckholt Repair Service ...................$25.00 Brandt Stump Removal Service ....$1,617.50 Buffalo Center Post Office Supplies ..$267.10 Buffalo Center Public Library Donation ...................................$5,500.00 Buffalo Center Tire Service ................. $30.00 Casey’s Service ............................... $150.34 Chemsearch Supplies ......................$235.00 City of Algona Service ........................$19.01 Digital Ally Service ........................... $120.59 Ernie Williams Supplies ......................$59.00 H & S Autoparts Supplies .................$439.59 Hawkins Supplies ........................$2,637.06 Hassebroek Refrigeration Service .......$27.50 Heartland Paper Company Supplies .$183.45 Hemphill Law Office Service .............$418.95 Duane Hinz Supplies .........................$58.84 IDNR Service .....................................$66.00 IMFOA Service ................................$100.00 Iowa League of Cities Service ............$35.00 Iowa One Call Service ........................$43.20 Shirley James Refund ........................$50.00 Deb Jensvold Service ........................$290.40 John Deere Financial Supplies ......... $798.39 Johnson Food Center Supplies ........$202.14 K & H Coop Oil Service .................$1,268.70 Kossuth County Auditor Service ....$3,354.55 Library WCTA Service ........................$40.77 State Library Service ..........................$70.25 Iowa History Service ........................... $18.95 McNaughton Service ........................ $236.25 Sharon Hippen Supplies .....................$16.55 Mid America Books Service .............. $111.65 Dave Low Service ............................$450.00 Marshall & Swift Service ...................$104.76 Mid America Publishing Service ..........$92.03 Murra Hardware Supplies .................$500.16 Next Generation Tech Service ..........$278.74 North Iowa Betterment Donation ...$2,500.00 Petty Cash Supplies ..........................$46.17 Pool Tech Service .........................$1,235.00 Stateline Supplies ............................$437.28 Uline Supplies ..................................$361.74 Verizon Wireless Service ..................$186.92 Winnebago Coop Telephone Service $375.92 Published in the Buffalo Center Tribune on Wednesday October 23, 2013

Rake City Council Minutes for Rake City Council Meeting October 14, 2013 7:00 PM Rake City Hall The Rake City Council met in regular session at 7:00 PM on Monday, October 14, 2013. Mayor Hagedorn called the regular meeting to order. Mayor Hagedorn presided over the meeting, all members present. Duve made a motion to approve the agenda, seconded by Joynt, ayes all. Badje made a motion to approve the minutes of September 9, 2013 meeting, seconded by Sulzle, ayes all. Duve made a motion to accept the October bills, seconded by Badje, ayes all. New Business: The Sheriff’s Department will hold their annual Halloween event at City Hall on October 31, 2013 from 5-6:30 PM. Trick or Treating in Rake with be the same evening from 5:30 – 7:30. The council reviewed and approved the Street Finance Report. Joynt made a motion to adopt the report as resolution #9252013-1, seconded by Duve. A vote was taken, Benn-y, Sulzle-y, Duve-y, Badje-y, Joynt-y. The city is planning to make storm sewer repairs in several locations. Benn made a motion to begin these repairs, seconded by Joynt, ayes all. There will be not action taken at the Malt Shoppe at this time. Badje made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Sulzle, ayes all. Melissa Duve, Deputy Clerk Attest: Louise Hagedorn, Mayor October 15, 2013 September Receipts and Disbursements Revenue Expenses Library 1,876.95 Fire 408.53 Water, Sewer, Garbage 5,441.33 3,760.80 General 4,684.90 6,436.41 October Bills Alliant Energy .................................. $1,418.92 City Hall ..........................................153.97 Fire ..................................................177.24 Library ...........................................162.32 Lift Station ......................................108.79 Park Sign .......................................11.85 Pump Station .................................221.63 Shelter House ................................19.32 Street Lights ...............................505.54 Main Street Lights ...........................58.26 Arnie’s Pump Service ......................... $250.00 Austin Office Supplies .......................... $33.91 BC Welding Lift Station Weld ............... $75.00 Beemer Companies Pumped out lift station ............................. $1,070.00

Craig Bowen hrs 99.75 .................... $1,246.88 DNR Annual Water Use Fee ................. $66.00 First Supply......................................... $354.20 Hansen Gas LP City Hall .................... $540.24 LP Fire Station ............................. $456.36 LP Pump House ............................... $224. Hawkins .................................................. $5.00 H&S Auto .............................................. $31.39 Iowa One Call ....................................... $18.00 IPERS ................................................. $467.33 K&H .................................................... $199.13 City Hall ...........................................199.13 Library ........................................$1,775.51 Ann Beck Wages 45hrs+cleaning........................ $397.00 Virginia Cooper Wages 77 hrs+cleaning........................ $799.25 Amazon .......................................... $50.16 Shelly Thompson ........................... $32.63 Follett ........................................... $340.00 Gale Books .................................... $46.73 Visa ................................................ $60.47 WCTA ............................................. $49.27 Virginia Cooper Mileage ................. $52.80 Mangold Environment Testing ............ $213.00 Maguire Iron ....................................... $916.50 Matheson, Glendon Mowing Road Ditch ..................................... $75.00 Mid America .......................................... $43.34 Murra Hardware.................................. $171.70 North Iowa Distributing Fire Dept. ....... $15.99. North Iowa Environmental .................. $529.00 Ellen Smith 50hrs ............................... $697.50 Waste Management ........................ $1,195.89 Waste Management ........................ $1,200.06 WCTA ................................................. $169.51 Fire .................................................36.63 City Hall .........................................132.88 Winnebago County Secondary Road 3rd St SW .......................... $111.00 Wyant, Jim Clean Out Storm Drain ......$60.00 Published in the Buffalo Center Tribune on Wednesday October 23, 2013.

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other personal information. Criminals may be able to get access to your accounts and personal information by “dumpster divingâ€? (retrieving canceled checks, deposit receipts or bank statements from dumpsters or trash bins). • Keep an eye out for any missing mail, particularly account statements and bills that do not arrive when expected. • Review your monthly accounts regularly for any unauthorized charges through the Internet, phone or ATM statements. • Order free copies of your credit report once a year from each of the credit reporting agencies to ensure accuracy. Go to the Federal Trade Commission’s authorized web site www.annualcreditreport.com for

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Elderbridge to host annual Legislative Forum Elderbridge Agency on Aging will hold its annual Legislative Forum on Thursday, Oct. 31, at the First Citizens National Bank Heritage Room, Mason City, from 9:30 a.m. to noon. The public is invited. The forum will include a state of Elderbridge address, a report of the older Iowans’ Legislature

(OIL) priority bills, and a panel of state senators and representatives. The panel of legislators will discuss the OIL priority bills and other issues of concern regarding the welfare of seniors. Lunch will be served following the forum. RSVP lunch reservations to Amy Simpson at 641-424-0678 or 800-243-0678.

Elderbridge Agency on Aging provides information, programs, and services to help older adults and their caregivers remain independent for as long as possible throughout a 29-county area in northwest and north central Iowa. Offices are located in Spencer, Mason City, Fort Dodge and Carroll.

Notice of City Election NOTICE OF CITY ELECTION All qualified Electors of Winnebago County, Iowa are hereby notified that the City Election will be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2013. Polls will be open from 12:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Polling places: Precinct............................... Includes ....................................................Polling Place Buffalo Center..................... City of Buffalo Center ................................Heritage Town Center, Buffalo Center Lake Mills............................ City of Lake Mills.......................................Helgeson Civic Center, Lake Mills Scarville .............................. City of Scarville .........................................Scarville Community Center, Scarville Forest City Ward 1 .............. Forest City Ward 1 ....................................Civic Auditorium, Forest City Forest City Ward 2 .............. Forest City Ward 2 ....................................Calvary Baptist Church, Forest City FC3 Forest D3 .................... Forest City Ward 3 ....................................American Legion Hall, Forest City Forest City Ward 4 .............. Forest City Ward 4 ....................................Immanuel Lutheran Church, Forest City Thompson........................... City of Thompson ......................................Thompson Public Library, Thompson Leland ................................. City of Leland ............................................Leland Community Center, Leland Rake ................................... City of Rake ..............................................Rake City Hall, Rake Voter Pre-Registration deadline is 5:00 P.M. October 25, 2013 at the Winnebago County Auditor’s Office. Absentee ballots are available in the County Auditor’s office during regular business hours.

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Prison inmates “give back� through Leader Dog Program By Rebecca Peter The inmates of the Fort Dodge Correctional Facility (FDCF) are there for a variety of crimes. The Leader Dog Program at the prison gives inmates an opportunity to “give back� to society. The program trains dogs for the visually impaired. James McKinney, acting warden at Fort Dodge, introduced the program at the facility in Rockwell City in 2001. McKinney started the Leader Dog program at Fort Dodge in 2010. According to Brenda Birchard, Coordinator of FDCF Leader Dog Program, there are currently 66 “handlers� at the Fort Dodge facility. Leroy Seiler and Mark Greiman, formerly of Garner, are two of the puppy handlers at Fort Dodge. Seiler has been incarcerated since 1980. Mark Greiman since 1999. Birchard noted, the number of assigned “handlers� fluctuates with the number of puppies ready for training and “sponsors� for those puppies. (A “sponsorship� costs $500). Dogs used in the program are purebred or a mix of one of the three accepted breeds: Labrador retriever, German shepherd or Golden retriever. They enter the Fort Dodge facility at approximately 12 weeks of age to begin training as guides for the blind. The dog handlers under go training for the program as well. Any of the inmates at FDCF are allowed to attend the training classes, “but for one of these men to be assign a puppy, that man must hold and retain the highest behavioral level that this institution expects from them,� Birchard said. The dogs and their handlers are together for a year. The dogs are taught a series of basic commands (sit, lay, stay, leave it, etc.). Afterwards the dogs “graduate� to even more intensive training at the Leader Dog Campus in Michigan before they are ready for a career as a dog for the visually impaired. Lynn Smith and Jim Arnold, Garner Lions Club members, are puppy “sponsors.� The Leader Dog program is supported by the Iowa Lions Club organization. “When I found out [Seiler] was a part of the Leader Dog program, I wrote him a letter and started communicating,� said Smith. Eventually Smith visited Seiler at the prison. “He had his dog with him, because when they train the dogs they’re with them 24/7.� Smith attended his first “Puppy Days� last year. “The program is put on by the inmates,� he explained. “I was so impressed with the whole program I decided to sponsor a dog. I got to name a dog. His name is ‘Garner’.� “My wife, Kathy, was a little skeptical about me communicating with someone in prison - much less going to see them.� he continued. Smith got Kathy to go to this year’s Puppy Days event at Fort Dodge, on Aug. 23. Kathy Smith became an enthusiastic sponsor - only this time, she wanted to pick the name for the dog. “Like Lynn said, this is something that gets infectious,� Jim Arnold stated. Arnold’s involvement began two years ago when he was a trustee for the Lion’s Foundation. “I was fortunate enough to be assigned as the contact for the Leader Dog program in the prison,� he said. “It was the most eye-opening event I’ve had in my life. I saw we were actually getting something back

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Laine graduated from NI in 2004 and then UNI. She returned to NI in the fall of 2009 as the middle school math teacher. She also taught middle school science for one year at North Sentral Kossuth Middle School in Fenton (now called North Union). Her mother, Marilee Siemens, graduated from BCHS in 1972. Laine still sees many of the same people in the school system that she did in 2004. Being one of the youngest alumni in the district, she can count over fifteen faculty members and quite a few staff members who were here when she was in high school. The biggest changes she sees in the classroom are an increase in technology (Promethean boards, tablets, laptops, etc) and the new windows and air conditioners that were put in the 1922 building a few years ago. Also, the whole district is now under one roof, there was the 2002 addition, and there is a safe room under construction. She loves the area’s small town atmosphere and enjoys everything a farming community has to offer. She has never wanted to move out of Iowa or to a city. Ever since she was young, Laine’s dream was to come back to North Iowa and teach.

Graig Eichenberger Graig graduated from NI in 1998 and then graduated from NIACC and Iowa State. He returned to Buffalo Center in 2005 and is presently an elementary teacher and coach after working for one year in the Seymour School District as a high school math teacher and head track coach. He lists new administration, smaller class sizes, a different build-

Heidi graduated from NI in 1999 and got her degree from Waldorf. She returned in 2008 and teaches 6th grade reading and 6-8 special education After graduating from Waldorf, she took a teaching position in Houston, TX, with Fort Bend Independent School District. In her first year, she taught 5th grade ELA/Social Studies for one year at Mission Glen Elementary and then transferred to Lake Olympia Middle School, where she taught 6th grade ELA and coached 8th grade volleyball for two years. She moved back to Iowa that summer and took a position at McKinley Elementary School in the Des Moines district. She taught there for three years before moving back to Buffalo Center in 2008. Heidi’s dad, Bill Jensvold, graduated from Buffalo Center High School in 1959, and her mom graduated from Forest City in 1958. Heidi was involved with two of the sharing agreements in North Iowa’s history. She remembers voting for school colors in third grade when Titonka shared with NI. She voted to keep the purple color and was disappointed that blue and silver won. She also remembers Titonka leaving the district after her 8th grade year. She taught in Thompson for one year before the building was closed, so she was a part of the staff when everyone was moved to Buffalo Center. The school addition that was constructed after her graduation was a huge but good change. JoAnn DeBoer was one of her English teachers when she was in high school, and Doug DeBoer was her algebra teacher. Brad Huntington was the counselor, Sue Peake was her TAG teacher, and Jeff Cook was in his first year of teaching band when she was a senior. Jon Potter was Mr. Sievert’s student teacher as well as the assistant track coach when she was a senior. During her first two years of teaching special education here at NI, she co-taught with Joan Bidne, who was her middle school reading teacher. Heidi was teaching in Des Moines when she began dating Mitch Engelbarts, who worked for IMT Insurance as an adjustor for a year there. He then took a new position with the company as a territory manager, which moved him back to northern Iowa. He wanted to live back home so he could farm with his dad and great uncle Tom Price on the side. So now they happily reside in their hometown area with family all around.

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Buffalo Center (Iowa) Tribune — Wednesday, October 23, 2013 — PAGE 13

Bison pull out a win at Corwith

All-Conference medalists at the North Iowa Conference cross country meet held in Osage on Oct. 17 include, from left: Daniel Miller, First Team; Connor Smith, First Team, Madi Blodgett, First Team; and Brooke Hovland, Second Team; along with North Iowa Head Coach Jon Potter. These four runners have medaled at every meet thus far during the 2013 cross country season.

North Iowa squads place fourth in NIC Four North Iowa runners took AllConference medalist honors at the North Iowa Conference cross country meet held Thursday, Oct. 17 in Osage. Connor Smith placed sixth and Daniel Miller placed seventh to take First Team All-Conference honors for the boys. Madi Blodgett placed fourth for First Team honors, while Brooke Hovland finished eighth to take Second Team All-Conference honors. Both North Iowa squads finished fourth in the conference, as the Osage boys and girls both took the Conference Titles. Scores for the girls were: Osage 44, GHV/WH 46, Newman 65, North Iowa 79 and Belmond-Klemme 150, with Forest City and Lake Mills running incomplete squads. Team totals for the boys were: Osage 43, GHV/WH 46, Forest City 90, North Iowa 101, Newman 131, Lake Mills 133 and Belmond-Klemme 183. “The girls came out and ran solid,� said North Iowa Head Coach Jon Potter. “Madi and Brooke went out strong and competed exceptionally well throughout the entire run. Madi earned First Team honors for the third year in a row, while Brooke fought off a side-ache 1.5 miles in to hold on to the eighth spot for a Second Team-All NIC finish. Sam and Christa Miller

competed well for themselves and were right at what we’d hoped they’d finish; while Krista Hovland battled a breathing issue this race, and it cost her some places the back mile to round out our scorers. Lexis ran a positive race for herself, nearly breaking 20 minutes; while Kayla has battled injuries the back half of this season, and it impacted her performance today. “The boys placed two runners on the NIC All-Conference First Team. Connor led the way with his sixth place finish – he went out with the leaders early, and it cost him the second mile, but rallied to hold on to the solid placing,� said Potter. “Daniel got out and competed well, earning First Team honors for the first time in his career. Chance came out and ran a season’s best time, which was nice, while Kam, who was battling a nagging injury, persevered and finished well for us. Both Taylor and Josh ran season’s best times, which is encouraging. “Special mention has to go to the three JV girls who came out and ran good races for themselves, with Rian Helland finishing seventh to earn JV medalist honors,� added Potter. The Conference meet also marked the last night of junior high competition, with Jackson Berte serving as North Iowa’s sole runner at the middle school

level this season. “I want to complement the young man on his solid work ethic, attitude, and competitiveness that he displayed all year long,� said Coach Potter. “It is difficult to be the only one out for a sport at your level. Hopefully the personal successes that he experienced will ignite and fuel his love of running and competition. “Overall, this was an excellent ‘big meet’ test for our kids,� said Potter. “Experience with pressure situations is something that will be valuable with only one meet guaranteed to go. With only the state qualifier meet at Eagle Grove, and a realistic shot at sending competitors to the state meet, as many North Iowa fans that could make the trip to our meet would be greatly appreciated.�

VARSITY GIRLS Madison Blodgett [16:08/4th (1st team AllNIC)], Brooke Hovland [16:38/8th (2nd team AllNIC)], Samantha Sevley [17:59/22nd], Christa Miller [18:03/23rd], Krista Hovland [18:06/25th], Lexis Julsrud-Wertjes [20:06/33rd], Kayla Limberg [20:55/37th] VARSITY BOYS Connor Smith [17:03/6th (1st team All-NIC)], Daniel Miller [17:16/7th (1st team All-NIC)], Chance Mayland [19:42/26th], Kameron Rohwedder [19:55/28th], Taylor Ostermann [20:40/34th], Josh Clarke [21:06/37th] JUNIOR VARSITY GIRLS Rian Helland [19:22/7th (JV medalist)], Tiarra Jensvold [20:00/16th], Megan Davis [20:41/23rd] JUNIOR HIGH BOYS Jackson Berte [15:58/27th]

Runners place four and five at Forest City The North Iowa cross country teams faced one final test before their biggest meets of the season, as they ran in the Forest City Invitational on Monday, Oct. 14. Thirteen schools fielded runners at the meet, with the North Iowa girls placing fourth out of eight teams with 86 points and the boys taking fifth out of 10 teams with 147 points. “This was a good tune up for our conference meet,� said North Iowa Head Coach Jon Potter. “There were many solid performances on a perfect afternoon for distance running.� The girls were led by medalist Madi Blodgett with a strong third place finish. “She closed well down the stretch and battled for the top four position well,� said Potter. “Brooke turned in another excellent effort, placing sixth in a talented field and beating many quality runners in the process. Krista ran a good race for herself and broke 18 minutes, which will be needed for the upcoming races. We aren’t 100% healthy right now, and that is worrisome, but the kids have been racing hard, and we’ll have to continue to press forward with only 10 days left of the season guaranteed.� The boys were led by medalist Connor Smith, who placed fourth. “He had quite a kick down the stretch to beat a runner that has taken him the past few times out, so that’s encouraging,� said Potter. “Dan ran one of his better races at Forest City and finished with medalist honors with his ninth place. We need to drop another 30-45 seconds on our number three to five runners to be a viable contender for a top five finish in the upcoming meets. “This meet was good to see where

The Bison snapped a three-game losing streak last Friday night, Oct. 18, as they defeated CWL 30-26 at Corwith. North Iowa got out to a slow start, as CWL scored the lone touchdown of the first quarter on a 16-yard pass from Sam Ludwig to Grant Carroll. The two-point conversion was no good. CWL scored again early in the second quarter, with an eight-yard pass from Ludwig to Esden Carroll. This time, the PAT run by Grant Carroll was good, giving CWL a 14-0 lead. The Bison responded with three first downs for a quick drive down the field, culminating in a 4-yard touchdown run by Alex Paulson. The point after was no good, as North Iowa ended the half down 6-14. The Bison controlled the third quarter, as they scored two touchdowns to take the lead. Trevor Aukes scored on a 20-yard pass by Derek Yegge, and Yegge punched in another touchdown on a one-yard run. Both point after attempts were no good. North Iowa and CWL traded blows in the fourth, with a two-yard TD run by Yegge, a two-yard TD run by Ludwig, a one-yard TD run by Paulson, and a 20-yard touchdown pass from Ludwig to John Genrich for the Panthers. Nobody could get extra points on the board in the fourth, as the Bison held

Austin Paden picks up a few yards for the Bison in their win over CWL last Friday night. the advantage, 30-26. Garrett Walsh, Josh Mathahs and “I thought our offensive line and Tristan Boehm did a very good job of TE’s of Zach Myer, Steven Milbrandt, controlling the line of scrimmage so we could run and pass,� said Bison Head Coach Don Anderson. “Austin Paden also did a very good job of blocking from the fullback position and made a couple of key short yardage runs late in the game. Both Alex Paulson and Derek Yegge ran the ball extremely well. Tristan Boehm caught the ball very well on our bootleg plays, and Trevor Aukes made a big touchdown catch on an excellent throw from Derek Yegge. A couple of our freshmen, Austin Haisman and Spencer Armstrong, came into the game and made key contributions. “Defensively, I thought our kids played extremely hard after the first series – we just struggled a bit on third and fourth down and long,� said Anderson “CWL made some big plays when we had them with their backs against the wall. We missed some tackles or Logan Eichenberger moves in to tackle CWL’s Esden Carroll sacks at different times, but it wasn’t during the Bison’s win last Friday night, Oct. 18 in Corwith. because of a lack of effort.� North Iowa ...................... 0 6 12 12 30 CWL ................................ 6 8 0 12 26 Panthers Bison Passes attempted ............ 14 5 Completed................... 9 4 Yards gained ............... 159 53 Rushing plays .................. 47 52 Yards gained ............... 153 275 Total yards ....................... 312 328 First downs ...................... 13 17 Turnovers ........................ 2 0 Penalties .......................... 4/25 5/55 RUSHING Alex Paulson 33/197, Derek Yegge 15/67, Austin Paden 2/12, Spencer Armstrong 2/0 PASSING Derek Yegge 4/3/53 RECEIVING Tristan Boehm 3/33, Trevor Aukes 1/20 SCORING

Alex Paulson 12 rushing points, Derek Yegge 12 rushing points, Trevor Aukes 6 receiving points KICKOFFS Derek Yegge 5/137, Austin Haisman 1/32 KICKOFF RETURNS Derek Yegge 2/41, Austin Haisman 1/5 PUNTING Josh Mathahs 3/70 FUMBLE RECOVERIES Trevor Aukes 1, Austin Paden 1 SACKS Hunter Gelhaus 1 TACKLES Solo/assist: Josh Mathahs 4/8, Austin Paden 2/9, Alex Paulson 4/6, Trevor Aukes 3/6, Logan Eichenberger 4/5, Derek Yegge 4/4, Hunter Gelhaus 2/5, Tristan Boehm 3/2, Steven Milbrandt 0/3, Lucas O’Connor 0/3, Garrett Walsh 0/1

DISTRICT RESULTS 10-18-13 GTRA 34, Northeast Hamilton 8 Newell-Fonda 81, CAL 7 North Iowa 30, CWL 26 West Bend-Mallard 74, Laurens-Marathon 0 DISTRICT 2 STANDINGS District Overall Newell-Fonda .....................6-0 .............. 8-0 West Bend-Mallard .............6-0 .............. 9-0 GTRA..................................4-2 .............. 5-3 Northeast Hamilton .............3-3 .............. 5-3 Laurens-Marathon ..............2-4 .............. 3-5 North Iowa ..........................2-4 .............. 4-4 CWL....................................1-5 .............. 2-7 CAL.....................................0-6 .............. 0-8 DISTRICT MATCHES 10-25-13 CAL @ Northeast Hamilton GTRA @ CWL Laurens-Marathon @ North Iowa West Bend-Mallard @ Newell-Fonda

Ladies edge out WB-M in rematch Lexis Julsrud-Wertjes races in the Forest City Invitational last Monday, Oct. 14. we sit in the conference,� added Potter. “With only ‘big meets’ left, it was important for the kids to come out and compete at a high level. If we can stay healthy and compete as we have all season, both the conference and state qualifying meets will not be disappointing.�

VARSITY GIRLS Madison Blodgett [16:24 /3rd (medalist), Brooke Hovland [16:46/6th (medalist)], Krista Hovland [17:53/18th], Christa Miller [18:26/29th], Samantha Sevley [18:38/35th], Lexis Julsrud-Wertjes [20:31/51st], Kayla Limberg [21:17/72nd], Megan Davis [21:26/76th], Tiarra Jensvold [21:34/79th] VARSITY BOYS Connor Smith [17:40/4th (medalist)], Daniel Miller [17:56/9th (medalist)], Chance Mayland [20:40/48th], Taylor Ostermann [21:23/59th], Josh Clarke [21:55/66th] JUNIOR HIGH BOYS Jackson Berte [17:02/55th]

Josh Clarke was the number five runner for the Bison during their meet at Forest City last Monday.

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The Lady Bison won their final dual of the regular volleyball season last Monday, Oct. 14, as they defeated West Bend-Mallard 3-2, following a 0-2 loss to the Wolverines just two days earlier. WB-M won the first set 25-21, while the second set went into extra points, with North Iowa winning 29-27. The Wolverines won again in the third set, 25-22, but North Iowa held on with a win in the fourth match, 25-21. The

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Lady Bison topped WB-M 15-11 in the final set to take the win. “It was such a fun night,� said Lady Bison Head Coach Carissa Judge. “The girls played so well as a team. All five games were a battle, and our girls never gave up – battling for every point. “The first game, we got down by seven points,� said Judge. “Rebecca Murray went on a serving streak to get us back in it, but in the end, it wasn’t quite enough. The second game was quite the battle. It was nerve racking and fun to watch the whole time. We finally won it on a big block by Rebecca.� Murray led the team in blocks with eight for the night. She also led the

team in aces with four, as she served 20/21. Rachel Boekelman had 11 kills and 23 digs for the Lady Bison, while Paige Hassebroek had seven kills and 12 digs. Carly Main had 23 assists and 15 digs. “The girls were aggressive and dug the ball well. It was a great win,� said Judge. The Lady Bison had a tournament at Garner last Saturday, and they were scheduled to begin Regional volleyball play this Tuesday, Oct. 22 against Bishop Garrigan in Algona, with a 7 p.m. start. The winner of that game plays again at Bishop Garrigan next Tuesday, Oct. 29.

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AREA NEWS

Family fun at annual fall festival

Kids enjoy playing in and on the hay maze at the Family Fall Festival, held Sunday, Oct. 13 in Thompson. Gary Wunder of Thompson donated the hay for the maze, along with the corn for the “corn pool�. Wunder serves as the Chair of the Winnebago County Extension Council. The 4-H Sharp Shooters gave kids a chance to try out archery during the Family Fall Festival in Thompson. Archery instructors are Tip Taylor and Bruce Bengtson.

Left: The 4-H Sharp Shooters gave kids a chance to try out archery during the Family Fall Festival in Thompson. Archery instructors are Tip Taylor and Bruce Bengtson.

Winnebago County Extension, along with local 4-H and FFA groups, put on the seventh annual Family Fall Festival in Thompson on Sunday, Oct. 13. “I think it went extremely well,� said Libby Myer, Extension County Youth Educator. While numbers were down a bit this year with harvest going on, she estimates that 400-450 people attended the event. She said it’s great to see people of all different age groups enjoying the festival.

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Recommendations top $1 million for water project

continued from page 1 project. The Council opened a previously scheduled public hearing on an application for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), which could provide up to $300,000 for the project from the Iowa Economic Development Authority. Graves noted that some of the items included in the proposed project do not qualify for the grant, so he recommended the Council include a project cost of $940,000 for the eligible items in the grant application. The City would be responsible for providing the remaining $640,000 in matching funds. There were no public comments during the hearing, and the Council later voted during the regular session to hire Marsha Cory of Simmering Cory Inc. as the administrator for the grant application. To pay for the remaining cost of the project, Graves said the City could apply for a low-interest State Revolving Fund (SRF) loan. He said the program offers 20-30 year loans with a 2% interest rate. The Council passed a motion to apply for the loan. WHKS also presented a timeline for the project, which includes the completion of the CDBG grant this November, with grant recipients being notified next spring. Bid letting would take place next summer or fall, with construction set to begin in the fall and a completion date in the summer of 2015.

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