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Buffalo Center has a community Christmas tree this holiday season, thanks to North Iowa Betterment and the City of Buffalo Center. NIB put up the tree last week in the Christmas caroler display along Main Street, and the decorations were donated.

The North Iowa High School Student Council will host a breakfast for senior citizens on Tuesday, Dec. 17, as a way to thank seniors for their support in educating the students at North Iowa. The breakfast will be held at the Heritage Town Center, with entertainment beginning at 8 a.m. and the meal served at 8:30. All senior citizens, age 55 and up, who live in the North Iowa Community School District are invited to the annual meal. The breakfast includes pancakes, scrambled eggs, breakfast potatoes, breakfast meat and fruit. Freewill donations will be accepted. People are asked to RSVP by Friday, Dec. 13 by contacting Vicki Berschman at 562-2525. Transportation is available for those who need it. Snow date for the meal is Thursday, Dec. 19.

Reverend Lynn Noel was called to New Vision Ministry, a shared ministry of St Paul Lutheran, Lakota, and Bethany Lutheran Church, Thompson. His installation service was held on November 17 at a shared service at St. Paul Lutheran, Lakota, with Bethany Lutheran Church congregation also attending. From left are Presiding Minister, Reverend Lauri Boysen, Dean, Seeds of Faith Conference; Assistant Minister, Intern Perry Aalgaard, Associate Pastor First Lutheran Church, Milford, IA; Reverend Lynn Noel; and Preaching Minister, Reverend Jeff Ungs, assistant to the Bishop of the Western Iowa Synod.

News Events Retirement Party planned for Berggren at TMNH After 40 years of service, Murray Berggren will retire as administrator of Timely Mission Nursing Home. A party is planned for Thursday, December 12 from 2 - 4 p.m. Cake, bars and coffee will be served.

Christmas Open House at Bank Plus Bank Plus will host a Christmas Open House at its Ledyard location on Thursday, December 12 from 3 - 5 p.m. Holiday treats will be served.

After Prom Committee Hog Drawing December 13 North Iowa After Prom Committee is hosting a drawing for two hog halves with processing. The drawing will be Friday, December 13. The cost of the tickets are $1 or 6 for $5. Tickets may be purchased from any member of the junior class or at FTSB.

Customer Appreciation and fish sale at Hofbauer’s II Hofbauer’s II Floral and Gift will host a Customer Appreciation and fish sale with Captain’s Choice on Saturday, December 14 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wine tasting will also be from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Andy Buchs visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus last Satuday, Dec. 7, at the Santa house located at North Iowa Betterment. Andy is the son of Laurie and Eric Buchs of Buffalo Center. Santa will be back in town this Saturday, Dec. 14, to take part in Buffalo Center’s Old Fashioned Christmas celebration.

Old Fashioned Christmas Saturday in Buffalo Center North Iowa Betterment invites one and all to celebrate an Old Fashioned Christmas this Saturday, Dec. 14 in Buffalo Center. The celebration begins at 8:30 a.m., when the Buffalo Center Public Library will host a morning coffee through 11 a.m. The menu includes coffee, hot chocolate, rolls, coffee cake, muffins and Danish. The Santa Claus House opens at 9 a.m. in the NIB building, and downtown businesses will also be open for holiday shopping. Kids can pick up scavenger hunt cards at NIB and get them stamped at participating businesses for a chance to win a prize. Sleigh rides will be offered on Main Street, and voting will take place for the ginger bread house contest. The Heritage Museum will be open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., featuring a new Christmas display. The Battle of the Choirs is scheduled for 11 a.m. at the four corners of Main Street, followed by a live nativity scene. After that will be the Christmas drawings, which include Buffalo Bucks and gift cards for kids in grades 5-12 and gift cards

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for adults. People can sign up for the drawings now at participating businesses. Winners will also be announced for the “Elf on a Shelf�, coloring contest and scavenger hunt. Kids ages 0 through 4th grade can win gifts by registering at the Santa House, and winners will be notified. The B.C. Quasquicentennial Committee will host a lunch at the Bison Senior Center from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., which includes maid rites, chips, bars and drinks. Snow date for Old Fashioned Christmas is Sunday, Dec. 15 from 12-2 p.m.

Santa travels through North Iowa Santa and Mrs. Claus stopped by the Thompson Public Library on Saturday morning, Dec. 7, to hear the Christmas wishes of local children. Santa’s visitors included, from left: Korra Marr and Austin and Taylor Koester. They are the children of Staci Marr and Chad Koester of Thompson.

A number of Rev. Lynn Noel’s family members attended his installation service on Sunday, Nov. 17. From left are: his mother, Norma Noel; brother Larry Noel; Reverend Lynn Noel holding granddaughter, Sophia; son Aaron; wife Jane; and daughter Jenna.

New Vision Ministry calls pastor Two local churches have a new pastor for their newly-formed joint parish. Reverend Lynn Noel has been called as the pastor for New Vision Ministry, a position he assumed on November 1. This is a shared ministry with St. Paul Lutheran Church, Lakota, and Bethany Lutheran Church, Thompson. Noel grew up on a farm in Greene, IA, graduating from Greene High School in 1982. Following graduation, he helped his parents on the family farm and was partnered with

his brother, Larry, in a swine operation, which led him into full-time swine management until 1995. Later, he managed a swine operation in Humboldt County. Feeling a call to serve in the church, in 2001, he registered for the Western Iowa Synod Lay School of Ministry. After completion of the lay school, he decided it was time to make a career change, in which he had the opportunity to preach and provide pastoral care, serving the congregation of St. Paul Lutheran

Church in Renwick. In 2007, he graduated from Waldorf College, and from there, he attended Wartburg Theological Seminary in Dubuque – commuting weekly from Renwick to Dubuque for five years (400 miles round trip). Noel was ordained in the ministry on Sunday, October 20 at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Humboldt. Reverend Noel and his wife, Jane, are residing in the parsonage in Thompson.

NEWS

10 Years Ago Tribune Files of Wednesday, December 11, 2003 The Steffensen families of Buffalo Center- and elsewhere- were still reeling Monday, December 8, when the Tribune caught up with members, Cecil, Neil, and Paul at Buffalo Seed Center following the CBS broadcast of 60 Minutes II and the national attention from the release of a Cleveland Clinic’s gene research of heart disease in the family. A new quilting group in Buffalo Center, The Heartwarmers Guild, started in January of this year, will be giving two teen-sized and one baby quilt to the Christmas Giving

New Alliant plan continues many popular programs Alliant Energy’s Iowa utility customers will benefit from the company’s latest effort to increase energy efficiency in the state. This five-year plan, approved last week by the Iowa Utilities Board (IUB), follows more than 20 years of industry-leading energy efficiency programs for Alliant Energy customers. More than $400 million dollars will be invested in energy efficiency over the next five years, which is similar to the investment made in the current plan that ends December 31. The new plan launches January 1, 2014. “We have been helping customers increase energy efficiency for decades. It’s the right thing to do for the environment and our customers,�

said Tom Aller, President of Alliant Energy’s Iowa utility company. “We appreciate the collaboration that took place between Alliant Energy and the other parties involved with the process to create the strong and cost-effective energy efficiency plan approved by the IUB.� The plan includes the most popular energy efficiency programs from past plans, including home energy audits and insulation rebates, heating and cooling program offerings, new construction programs and commercial and industrial custom rebates. Items added to the plan are expanded energy-use assessment options, increased LED lighting options for homes, businesses and farms, as well

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as new rebate opportunities for small businesses. The full list of programs will be posted at alliantenergy.com by January 2, 2014. The company files an updated energy efficiency plan every five years. Since just 1999, these plans have helped customers save more than 1.6 billion kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity, which is equivalent to the annual electric usage for nearly

170,000 Iowa homes. In addition, Alliant Energy has also helped customers save enough natural gas to power more than 19,000 Iowa homes for a year. The energy efficiency plan is part of Alliant Energy’s overall efforts to reduce environmental impacts from energy generation, while also managing customer cost and providing reliable service.

Applications for Conservation Stewardship Program due Jan. 17 USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is accepting applications at local field offices for the 2014 Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) signup. Iowa farmers who apply by Jan. 17, 2014, will receive first consideration for funding selections. CSP is offered through a continuous signup, but NRCS periodically makes funding selections. Last year, Iowa NRCS obligated more than $3.8 million through 381 contracts covering 175,346 acres. The program emphasizes conservation performance — producers earn higher payments for higher performance. Through CSP, producers install conservation enhancements to make positive changes in soil health, soil erosion, water quality, water quantity, air quality, plant resources, animal resources and energy. CSP also supports the Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy through

various enhancement options. The Iowa strategy includes practices designed to reduce nutrient loads from nonpoint sources, such as farm fields. Some popular nutrient reduction enhancements used by Iowa farmers include: • Cover crops to scavenge residual nitrogen; • Precision application technology to apply nutrients; • Split nitrogen application (50% after crop emergence or pasture green-up); • Plant tissue tests and analysis to improve nitrogen management. A CSP self-screening checklist is available to help producers determine if the program is suitable for their operation. The checklist highlights basic information about CSP eligibility requirements, stewardship threshold requirements and payment types. Learn more about CSP by visiting the Iowa NRCS website or your local NRCS field office.

Tree for giving to deserving families before Christmas. 20 Years Ago Tribune Files of Thursday, December 9, 1993 The community is invited to join the First Congregational Church, Sunday evening, December 12, for a Christmas Cantata, “Cradle the King with Praise�. “Come and worship with us as we celebrate this season before us,� said Pastor Sullivan. Norman and Marlene Bruhns are pleased to announce the birth of a daughter at the United Hospital in Blue Earth, MN. She has been named Jessica Nicole. Physical Education classes are busy at North Iowa High School as they are taking Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) under the direction of School Nurse Deb Aukes, RN. 30 Years Ago Tribune Files of Thursday, December 8, 1983 School children at BCR are the beneficiaries of new pieces of playground equipment installed last fall. The equipment was provided by the Board of Education and marks the first additions in recent years. The Tribune area received records of the snowfall during the month of November. A total of 17 inches of snow fell. 40 Years Ago Tribune Files of Thursday, December 12, 1973 Registering continues today for the Buffalo Center’s Pre-Christmas activities. Two winners of $25.00 each were Alvin Walters and Mrs. Jake Wessels. The Buffalo Center Bison defeated the Forest City Indians with a score of 44-33. The two high scorers were Cory Doden with 13 points and David Johnson with 16. Several Buffalo Center young men have been declared charter members of the Buffalo Center Boxing Club. Trainer and coach is Harvey Rossmiller who once was a boxer himself. All practice sessions are worked out after school hours. 50 Years Ago Tribune Files of Thursday, December 12, 1963 Pastor Avery Wetzig of the First Congregation Church here urged residents to remember the service of special meetings conducted nightly. The speaker, Vernon Duerksen, is both a speaker and musician and comes here from Nebraska. During these trying times, we must turn to God and seek His divine revelations and guidance.

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SOCIETY

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VFW Auxiliary Meetings The VFW Auxiliary Post 4824 met at the Driver’s Choice for their annual Christmas Party on Monday, December 2 at 9:30 a.m. There were six members present. Beas S. opened the meeting in the absence of Pres. Dee M. Opening Prayer was read by Chaplain Deloris S. The Patriotic Instruction was read by Eleanor M. The Secretary’s report was read and approved. The Treasurer’s report was read and filed for audit. Thank yous were read from Betty Schumann and the North Iowa Betterment. A letter was read from the VFW National Home for Children. No action was taken on this at this time. General Orders were read by Bea S. A reminder of the Belgian Waffle Bake Food Sale in March. Closing Prayer was read by Chaplain Deloris S. Meeting was adjourned to be opened April 2, 2014 at the Driver’s Choice. Everyone pays for their own lunch.

Winters celebrate 50 years Wilhelmine Risius has been working on this quilt for a while, and we finally got to display it on our quilt rake. It is just beautiful. Well, Happy Holidays everyone. It’s so hard to believe it’s already December with this lovely weather we are having. The residents and I are having a hoot of a week putting up Christmas trees. They are so beautiful. Now, all we need is a white Christmas. It’s definitely going to be a fun, busy month here at TMNH. Sunday morning, we listened and watched Peace and Power. Reverend Peake, from First Reformed in Buffalo Center, came in and led our Sunday worship services. Thank you, Reverend Peake. For our evening program, we watched 60 Minutes. To start our Monday off, we had Residents Council. For my morning sensory teasers, we watched A Festival of Lights; we entered a world of Holiday magic, where hundreds of thousands of colored lights, animated fantasy displays and unique attractions of all kinds created a winter wonderland. Today, we put up and decorated one of our many Christmas trees. Monica played Plinko

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during Monica’s sensory group, she read the Buffalo Center Tribune. Thursday, we listened to Festival of Carols during our Sit and Get Fit class. During Bible study with Pastor Peake, we read Isa. 11:1-10, Rom. 15:4-13 and Matt. 3:1-12. Thank you, Pastor Peake. For both sensory groups today, we listened to Christmas music, sang and gave hand and back massages. At 1:30 p.m., we had our spa day; then, we bowled. Friday, we exercised to a variety of Christmas music. Geraldine Wessels was the big winner this week at Wii bowling. In the first game, she scored 138 and 158 for her second game. Today for sensory teasers, I read some Christmas poems. To end our fun filled week, we had Happy Hour with deer sausage, cheese, crackers and wine. Don’t forget Murray’s retirement party on Thursday, December 12 from 2-4 p.m., here at TMNH.

Friends and family are invited to celebrate David and Janice Winter’s 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, December 14. Greetings and well-wishes for the special occasion will reach them at: 4207 160th Ave, Lakota, IA 50451.

North Iowa Woodcarvers Guild to meet December 16 The regular meeting of North Iowa Woodcarvers Guild, Inc. will be a potluck held at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, December 16 at the Community Center, Titonka. Members should bring their own table service, a dish to share, a carving to exchange with another carver, and an ornament for the Christmas wreath. A beverage will be provided. A drawing will be held to determine the winner of the Christmas wreath, which is decorated with ornaments carved and donated by members.

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Wednesday, December 11 Farmers Trust & Savings Bank, Christmas Open House, Buffalo Center, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Lakota 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Thursday, December 12 Bank Plus Christmas Open House, Ledyard, 3 - 5 p.m. Retirement Party for Murray Berggren, TMNH, 2 - 4 p.m. 7/8 B BB (H) Forest City, 4:15 p.m. JV Wr @ South Hamilton, 6 p.m. Friday, December 13 City of Lakota Lighting Contest Judging Grant Birthday Club, Driver’s Choice Restaurant, 2 p.m. JV/V G/B BB (H) Forest City, 4 p.m. Queen of the Court- After Prom Fundraiser Bowling @ Waterloo, 4 p.m. Saturday, December 14 Hofbauer’s II Floral & Gift Customer Appreciation-Captain’s Choice Fish Sale, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Buffalo Center Old Fashioned Christmas, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Snow Date: December 15 Buffalo Center Library Winter Coffee, 8:30 - 11 a.m. Murra Hardware Christmas Open House, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Heritage Museum Open, Heritage Town Center, 9 a.m.-2p.m. V Wr @ Algona, 11 a.m. Quasquicentennial Lunch - Maid rites and bars, Senior Citizens Center, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Large Group Speech @ Forest City JV/V G/B BB @ Clarion-Goldfield, 1 p.m. (JV G) Sunday, December 15 Buffalo Center Christmas Lighting Contest Judging Christmas Program/Play, Community Chapel, 6 p.m. Monday, December 16 North Iowa Food for Families Food Pantry Open, Buffalo Plaza, 2 - 5 p.m. 7/8 B BB (H) Lake Mills, 4:15 p.m. V Wr @ Clarion, 5 p.m. NIB meeting, Heritage Town Center, 7 p.m. Tuesday, December 17 11th Annual Senior Citizens Christmas Meal, Heritage Town Center, 8 a.m. JV/V G/B BB @ MC Newman, 4 p.m. 7/8 B BB (H) North Union, 4:15 p.m. JV/V Wr @ Forest City, 6:30 p.m.

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CHURCH

Services and Announcements of activities in our area

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“Not forsaking the assembling...together which requires no preparation. Our lesson (taken from the Upper Room Devotional - available for freeing the church narthex) this week is “Through the Best and the Worst�� drawn from 2 Samuel 22:2-7. All are welcome and encouraged to attend and ponder together, ‘Love is God’s healing power.’ “Spirit Lifters� is intended to lift the spirits of real people living real lives in a not always uplifting world! Old Fashioned Christmas Living Nativity planning at the United Methodist Church, 2:30 p.m. Thursday, December 12: TMNH Bible Study - all are welcome to attend, 9:30 a.m. Hymnsing planning for pastors in the narthex classroom, 1:00 p.m. Friday, December 13: Pastor Bill is out of town this morning. Sunday, December 15: December Acolyte is Caleb Rasch; Flower coordinators are Shelley and Jim Volz, Dale and Diana Kramersmeier; Ushers are Corey Rasch and Doug Aukes. December church projects include Angel Tree (JoAnn DeBoer); Giving Tree (Jo Steffensen) - our church provides hygiene kits (see RCW book for details); Sunday School Christmas sacks (Sue Wubben). Worship with live broadcast on KIOW-FM 107.3 and simulcast world-wide on www.kiow.com., 9:30 a.m. Fellowship hour will be served in the basement Fellowship Hall, 10:30 a.m. Children’s Choir practices in the sanctuary, 10:45 a.m. Catechism class meets with Pastor Bill in the youth lounge, 10:45 a.m. Sunday School Classes meet for children and youth, 11:00 a.m. Chancel Choir practice in the sanctuary, 11:00 a.m. Annual Sunday School Christmas program in the sanctuary followed by a fellowship hour. An offering will be received for our Christian Education programs at First Reformed Church. 6:30 p.m. Monday, December 16: Pastor Bill will be out of town this morning. Tuesday, December 17: Final Day of Church photography for the new pictorial directory. Please contact Marilyn Brass for details. Lectionary text study in the church study - all clergy are welcome to attend, 10:00 a.m. Ministerial Association meets at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 18: Pastor Bill will be out of the study this morning. Spirit Lifter’s meets in the church study, 11:00 a.m. -All are welcome to this weekly devotional Bible Study which requires no preparation. Our lesson (taken from the Upper Room Devotional - available for freeing the church narthex) this week is “Willing to Serve?� drawn from Colossians 3:20-24. All are welcome and encouraged to attend and ponder together, ‘How can I serve as God’s hands and feet for someone today?’ “Spirit Lifters� is intended to lift the spirits of real people living real lives in a not always uplifting world! --------------------------------------IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH Rural Titonka Wednesday, December 11: Confirmation at St. John’s, 6:00 p.m. WOW for Kids at St. John’s, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, December 12: St. John’s WELCA Christmas Party Sunday, December 15: Dave Rasmussen at Immanuel Sharing Tree Deadline Worship at Immanuel, 8:30 a.m. Immanuel Sunday School, 9:30 a.m. WOW Christmas Program, 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 18: Christmas Caroling, 5:30 p.m. WOW Christmas Party, 6:30 p.m. ---------------------------------------

RAMSEY REFORMED CHURCH Titonka, Iowa Pastor Perry DeGroot Wednesday, December 11: Catechism for grades 3- 12, 7:00 p.m. Saturday, December 14: Community Men’s Bible Study, 6:00 a.m. Sunday, December 15: Morning Worship, 9:30 a.m. Coffee Fellowship, 10:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages, 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 10: RCW goes to the Titonka Care Center, 1:45 p.m. Wednesday, December 18: Catechism for grades 3- 12, 7:00 p.m. --------------------------------------ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH Woden, Iowa Rural Titonka Wednesday, December 11: Confirmation at St. John’s, 6:00 p.m. WOW for Kids at St. John’s, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, December 12: St. John’s WELCA Christmas Party Sunday, December 15: Dave Rasmussen at Immanuel Sharing Tree Deadline Worship at Immanuel, 8:30 a.m. Immanuel Sunday School, 9:30 a.m. WOW Christmas Program, 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 18: Christmas Caroling, 5:30 p.m. WOW Christmas Party, 6:30 p.m. --------------------------------------ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH Lakota, Iowa Pastor Lynn Noel Sunday, December 15: Worship Service, 8:45 a.m. Christmas Program Practice, 9:45 a.m. --------------------------------------SOLID ROCK MINISTRIES 3024 - 360th St., Buffalo Center Pastor Van Davis Friday, December 13: Supper, 6:00 p.m. Praise and Worship/Prayer, 7:00 p.m. Lesson and Discussion, 7:30 p.m. --------------------------------------UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Buffalo Center, Iowa Pastor Deb Devine Wednesday, December 11: Ecumenical Bible Study, 1:00 p.m. Ad-Council, 7:00 p.m. Saturday, December 14: Sunday School Christmas Program Practice, 9:00 a.m. Kids meet at Fireside Room to dress for Live Nativity, 10:00 a.m. Live Nativity uptown Buffalo Center, 11:00 a.m. Sunday, December 15: Sunday School Practice, 9:10 a.m. Children’s Christmas Program, 10:15 a.m. Fellowship and Coffee, 11:15 a.m. Gather at church to go Caroling

with fellowship and light meal afterwards, 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 17: Text Study, 10:00 a.m. Ministerial Association will meet at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 11:00 a.m. Fellowship with Giving Tree Committee. Women’s Bible Study at Thompson Public Library, 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 18: Ecumenical Bible Study Potluck, 12:00 p.m. Ecumenical Bible Study, 1:00 p.m. --------------------------------------UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Thompson, Iowa Pastor Deb Devine Wednesday, December 11: Ecumenical Bible Study, 1:00 p.m. Ad-Council, 7:00 p.m. Charity Circle, 6:00 p.m. Saturday, December 14: Kids meet at Fireside Room to dress for Live Nativity, 10:00 a.m. Live Nativity uptown Buffalo Center, 11:00 a.m. Sunday, December 15: Children’s Christmas Program, 8:30 a.m. Fellowship and Coffee, 9:30 a.m. Sunday School, 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 17: Text Study, 10:00 a.m. Ministerial Association will meet at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 11:00 a.m. Fellowship with Giving Tree Committee. Women’s Bible Study at Thompson Public Library, 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 18: Ecumenical Bible Study Potluck, 12:00 p.m. Ecumenical Bible Study, 1:00 p.m. --------------------------------------ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH Rake, Iowa Terry Mahnke, Pastor Sunday, December 15: Worship, 9:30 a.m. Sunday School, 9:30 a.m. Adult Bible Study, 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, December 18: Newsletter Articles Due

Ice safety reminder as Iowa lakes freeze over Ice fishing season is upon us, and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources offers the following advice to help people stay safe on the ice this winter. • There is no such thing as 100 percent safe ice. • The Iowa DNR recommends a minimum of four inches of quality ice for fishing and at least five inches for snowmobiles and ATVs. • Ice thickness is not uniform on any body of water. Things like current and springs slow ice growth. Rocks, trees or docks that poke through the ice likely will conduct heat and make the ice around it less stable. • There could be pockets of thin ice or places where ice recently

Monday, December 16: Salisbury Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Mixed Vegetables, Peaches Tuesday, December 17: Chicken and Asparagus Penne, Tossed Vegetable Salad, Garlic Bread, Plums Wednesday, December 18: Birthday Party Thursday, December 19: Tater Tot Casserole, California Blend Vegetable, WW Roll, Mixed Fruit Salad Friday, December 20: Crunchy Baked Fish, Corn, Spinach, Mandarin Oranges, Carrot Cake Please RSVP for a meal by 6:00 p.m. the night before by calling 5622495, and leave a message on the answering machine.

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BETHANY LUTHERAN CHURCH Thompson, Iowa Pastor Lynn Noel Wednesday, December 11: Circles Meet Church Council meets, 7:00 p.m. Thursday, December 12: WISH Open, 5-7 p.m. Sunday, December 15: Confirmation, 9:15 a.m. Fellowship/Sunday School, 9:30 a.m. Traditional Service, 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, December 18: Youth Caroling, 6-7 p.m. --------------------------------------BETHLEHEM LUTHERAN CHURCH Buffalo Center, Iowa Mark Brickzin, Pastor Wednesday, December 11: Ruth Circle, 9:30 a.m. Hope Circle Christmas Party, 1:00 p.m. Women’s Bible Study, 7 p.m. Friday, December 13: Pastor’s Day Off Saturday, December 14: Sunday School Christmas Program Practice, 10:00 a.m. Sunday, December 15: 3rd Sunday in Advent Worship Service, 9:30 a.m. Fellowship, 10:30 a.m. Sunday School, 10:30 a.m. Adult Bible Class, 11:00 a.m. Sunday School Christmas Program, 5:00 p.m. Council, 6:00 p.m. Monday, December 16: Last Day to donate items for the Mitten Tree Tuesday, December 17: Giving Tree, 8:00 a.m. Clergy Text Study, 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 18: Newsletter Deadline, 10:00 a.m. --------------------------------------COMMUNITY CHAPEL Lakota, Iowa Ron Wheeler, Pastor Wednesday, December 11: Bible Study & Prayer at the Parsonage, 7:00 p.m. Thursday, December 12: Men’s Prayer Time, 6:30 a.m. Sunday, December 15: Sunday School, 9:30 a.m. Worship Service, 10:30 a.m. Christmas Program - “Merry Christ-Mess!...Beyond TimeOnly God can Turn a Mess into a Message!�, 6:00 p.m. Fellowship Time Following the Program Tuesday, December 18: Bible Study and Prayer at the Parsonage, 7:00 p.m. -------------------------------------FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Buffalo Center, Iowa Sunday, December 15: Worship, 9:00 a.m. --------------------------------------FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Buffalo Center, Iowa Pastor Brad DeVries Thursday, December 12: Prayer Time, 6:30 a.m. Sunday, December 15: Worship, 9:00 a.m. Fellowship, 10:15 a.m. Sunday School, 10:30 a.m. Meditations-Blue Earth Radio 1560, 12:05 p.m. Monday, December 16: Deacon’s Meeting, 7:00 p.m. --------------------------------------FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Lakota, Iowa Wednesday, December 11: Mary Circle, Eat out at Road Runners with Spouses and Christmas Party Sunday, December 15: Sunday School, 9:00 a.m. Worship Service, 10:00 a.m. Retirement Party for Pastor Donna, 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 18: Session Meeting, 6:30 p.m. --------------------------------------FIRST REFORMED CHURCH Buffalo Center, Iowa Pastor Bill Peake Wednesday, December 11: Pastor Bill will be out of the study this morning. Christian Women’s Club meets in the fellowship hall, 9:30 a.m. Spirit Lifter’s meets in the church study, 11:00 a.m. -All are welcome to this weekly devotional Bible Study

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Buffalo Center (Iowa) Tribune — Wednesday, December 11, 2013 — PAGE 5

Obituaries Robert Bunkofske

Raymond Gustav Aukes

Robert Bunkofske passed away at Robert Bunkofske the Titonka Care Center in Titonka on Sunday, December 1 at the age of 87. Robert John Bunkofske was born July 16, 1926 near Burt to Robert A. and Julia (Long) Bunkofske. At the age of two, his family moved to a farm between Titonka and Buffalo Center, and he received his education in a country school near his home. He lived on that same farm until entering the Titonka Care Center in November, 2012. He served in the Navy during World War II and was stationed in Okinawa. He was dis1926-2013 charged June 28, 1946. Bob was married to Margaret Nielsen on August 26, 1953 at the Methodist Church in Crystal Lake. They lived and worked on the family farm, where they raised three children. Bob enjoyed spending time with his family and his many friends. He was a long-time member of Ramsey Reformed Church near Titonka. Bob is survived by: his daughter, Becky, and her husband, Rob Kruthoff, of Ft. Dodge; his son David at home and a daughter-in-law, Diane Bunkofske of Webster City. Also surviving are: three grandchildren, Jeff and Jennie Bunkofske and Josh Kruthoff; two step-grandsons, Scott and Matt Kruthoff; and four step-great grandchildren; as well as several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by: his wife, Margaret, in 2007; son, Stuart in 2008; his parents; and sisters, Shirley Bunkofske and Mary Sill.

Raymond Gustav Aukes, age 89, Raymond Gustav Aukes passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2013 at Kossuth Regional Health Center. Ray was born May 29, 1924 near Buffalo Center, to Reinder (RE) and Anna (Onken) Aukes. He was a lifelong member of the First Congregational Church in Buffalo Center and served on the board of deacons. Ray went to country school until eighth grade and then attended high school at Buffalo Center. On January 22, 1946 he married Betty Hauskins at The Little Brown Church in Nashua. Ray and Betty farmed near 1924-2013 Thompson until 1960. They then Services: moved to the present farm place Online condolences and southwest of Buffalo Center. Ray personal emails for the primarily raised beef cattle, hogs, family may be left at www. corn and soybeans. While farming, winterfuneralhome.com he was an active member of the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association for several years. He was a true farmer at heart; keeping a log of dates and yields, reading all of the farming magazines, and checking on the crops by driving around the countryside or flying around in the Tri-Pacer. He was also a seed corn dealer for many years and enjoyed the time spent with his customers. Serving his community, Ray served on the Board of Directors for the Timely Mission Nursing Home in Buffalo Center. Ray farmed until retirement in 1989. After retirement, Ray and Betty traveled in their travel trailer around Minnesota and Iowa, looking for good fishing lakes. In the winter, they traveled to Florida, Texas or Arizona, making new friends wherever they went. In most recent years, Ray continued working the land, growing vegetables and tending to the apple trees, and then canning vegetables, peaches and applesauce. As long as he had something to do on the farm and he had his pickup truck to drive around, he was satisfied. He said he “didn’t need all that other stuff�, and that’s how he lived his life. Ray is survived by his children: Gary (Orva) Aukes of Payson, AZ; Doug (Deb) Aukes of Buffalo Center; LuAnn (Kevin) Johnson of Coon Rapids, MN; and Ron (special friend Kim) Aukes of Buffalo Center. His 18 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great grandchildren. His siblings: Rollin (Janice) Aukes of Kiester, MN; Mary (Mohamed) Khowassah of Iowa City; and Mildred (Aukes) Dontje of Forest City. Also survived by special friend; Gelaine. He is preceded in death by: his parents; wife, Betty; daughters, Lori Giesking and Sheryl Wilbur; and siblings, Donald Aukes, Lily (Aukes) Weaver, Maxine (Aukes) Harms, Merle Aukes, Robert Aukes, Ervin Aukes, Loran Aukes, and Ruby (Aukes) Hofbauer. Ray’s sister Mildred passed away Thursday morning. Please keep her family in your thoughts and prayers as well. 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

Lloyd Eichenberger Lloyd Eichenberger, 91, passed away on Saturday, December 7, Lloyd Eichenberger 2013, at United Hospital District in Blue Earth, MN. A funeral service was held on Tuesday, December 10 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Lakota, with Pastor Lynn Noel officiated. Burial was in Greenwood Township Cemetery, Bancroft. Lloyd Robert Eichenberger was born December 17, 1921, in Bancroft, son of Robert and Mamie (Priebe) Eichenberger. He was baptized at the home of his parents on September 3, 1922, and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Bancroft. He grew up on a farm north of 1921-2013 Bancroft, graduating from Bancroft Services: High School in 1940. Lloyd served A funeral service was held his country in the United States Army on Tuesday, December 10 at from 1942 until being honorably dis10:30 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran charged in November, 1945. He was Church, Lakota. stationed in Italy. Burial was in Greenwood TownHe was united in marriage to Helship Cemetery, Bancroft. en Bergum on November 28, 1948, www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com in Bancroft. Lloyd and Helen farmed in the Lakota and Bancroft area. He loved being with his family and going to his children’s and grandchildren’s activities. Lloyd also enjoyed taking his family on vacations each summer and especially to the mountains. He was a 4-H leader for many years. He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Lakota, serving on the church council, and he also served on the Lakota School board for 20 years; being president for 14 years. Lloyd became a resident of the Heritage Nursing Home in Bancroft in March 2009. He is survived by: his wife of 65 years, Helen of Lakota; five children, Lowell (Marilyn) Eichenberger of Lakota, Lloyd (Linda) Eichenberger of Lakota, Lisa Eichenberger of North Mankato, MN, Lon (Martha) Eichenberger of Brewster, MN, and Larry (Kimberly) Eichenberger of Lakota; 12 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; and 4 step-great-grandchildren. He is also survived by: a sister, Lucille Reese of Tucson, AZ; a brother, Walter (Bernice) Eichenberger of Johnston; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by: his parents; a son, Loren in infancy; a greatgrandchild, Gabriel Robinson; and three brothers; Ernest, Bernard, and Robert. Oakcrest Funeral Services assisted the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be left to www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com

North Iowa Communities List of Events December 21 Song of the Season Recital (Tad Ennen performing), United Methodist Church-Buffalo Center, 4 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. January 10 Heritage Museum Open, Heritage Town Center, 1-4 p.m. January 15 NIB Book Club The Day the world Came to Town-Jim Defede, NIB building, 7 p.m. January 22 Creative Spirits Okobji-“Wintery Mix�, Heritage Town Center, 6:30 p.m. January 26 Quasquicentennial Bingo and Soup Supper, HTC, bingo at 3 p.m.soup 5 p.m.

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Winnebago County Courthouse News SENTENCES AND PLEAS James D. Hershey, 50, Buffalo Center, pled guilty to OWI-First Offense, a serious misdemeanor, stemming from a traffic stop by the Winnebago County Sheriff’s office, Aug. 13, 2013. Hershey was granted a deferred judgment and was ordered to pay a $1,250 civil penalty, applicable surcharges, and court costs. He will be on probation for one year. Hershey must follow through with all substance abuse treatment recommendations, and will have his licensed revoked by the DOT. SCHEDULED VIOLATIONS Michael Anderson, Lake Mills, driving while license denied/suspended/cancelled, $397.50. Casey Kingery, Mason City, no insurance-accident, $1,072.50. Ross Kuper, Osage, speeding, $100.50. Elioscar Perez Montalvo, Lake Mills, failure to dim, $100.50. Sarah Polz, Malta, IL, employee providing tobacco to minor-first offense, $195. Cody Adams, Buffalo Center, careless driving, $107.25. Ty Schuler, Thompson, minor using tobacco-first offense, $50. Scott McColloch, Fertile, speeding, $87. Jerry Michaelson, Leland, speeding, $114. Gerald Nelson, Kiester, MN, speeding, $114. Rad Lawver, Minneapolis, MN, no insurance, $573.75; speeding, $229.50. Isaac Aldrich, Warren, OH, speeding, $119. William Thompson, Goldfield, speeding, $119. Jose Lemus Rosales, Lake Mills, failure to have valid license (two counts) $465 each. Andrew Lawson, Albert Lea, MN, no insurance, $566.25. Hector Olmedo, Rake, open container in motor vehicle, $330. LAND TRANSFERS Albert Johnson to Lawrence Lawson and Jennifer Lawson, a tract of land in section 27, King Township. Rudy Sanchez Jr Estate to Angela Gulbertson, lots 1 and 2, block 8, First Addition, Rake. Rudy Sanchez Jr DOD 2/10/2011. Farmers Trust and Savings Bank to Ronald Aukes, lots 1 and 2, block 8, First Addition, Rake. Amy Swenson Marital Disclaimer

Trust, Marie Luff trustee, to Michael Swenson and Janet Swenson, a tract of land in section 24, Newton Township. Amy Swenson Marital Disclaimer Trust, Marie Luff trustee, to Michael Swenson, a tract of land in section 24, Newton Township. Prairie View Land Co LLC to Christopher Lorenz and Courtney Lorenz, lot 32, Prairie View Estate Subdivision, Forest City. Toni Johnson to Justin Kester and Michelle Kester, a portion of lot 3, block 1, Irving Place Addition, Lake Mills. Michael Namtvedt and Roland Namtvedt Life Estate to Joy Marie Namtvedt Best and Michael Namtvedt, a tract of land in section 22, Newton Township. Terminates Life Estate for Roland Namtvedt DOD 8/13/2013. Delores Tweeten and Lehman Tweeten Life Estate to Sonje Brown, Byron Tweeten and Nancy Sheimo, a tract of land in section 19 and two tracts of land in section 20, Mt. Valley Township, lots 1 and 6 through 10, Mabens Subdivision, section 19, Mt Valley Township and Unit B, lot 3, Central Plaza II Condominium Assoc, block 35, Forest City. Terminates Life Estate for Lehman Tweeten DOD 10/20/2013. Merle Folven, Merlin Folven Estate and Selmer Folven Estate to Five Star Cooperative, all interest in a tract commencing at the stone buried where the south line of 1st St intersects the west line of Logan St, Scarville. Shane Porter Estate to Travis Porter, Andrew Porter and Jason Porter, lots 27 through 30, block 6, Thompson. Shane Porter DOD 1/26/2011. Judith Braadland Estate to Norman Braadland, a tract of land in section 26, Logan Township. Judith Braadland DOD 8/10/2006. Norman Braadland Estate, Sarah Drugg executor and Joy Salazar executor to Joy Salazar and Sarah Drugg, a tract of land in section 24, Logan Township. Kevin Lackore and June Lackore to Kevin Lackore and June Lackore, a tract of land in section 33, Forest Township. Sue Messer and John Messer to Kevin Lackore and June Lackore, a tract of land in section 34, Forest Township.

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PAGE 6 — Buffalo Center (Iowa) Tribune — Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Aerators in use on county public areas Users of area fishing ponds should be aware that the Winnebago County Conservation Board has turned on aerators at Thorpe Park’s Lake Catherine (west of Forest City), the north pond of the Ambroson Recreation Area (south of Leland), and the Florence Recreation Area (west of Thompson). The aerators will remain in operation until spring. The aerators will create open water conditions and weak ice. People

should not attempt to approach the open water near an aerator. For your safety, be sure to check the ice conditions before you venture away from the shoreline. It’s also a good idea, if you are going out on the ice, to go with a friend. When venturing out on the ice, remember that two inches of clear, solid ice is usually safe for one person walking, but four inches is required for ice fishing. Five inches

is typically safe for snowmobiling, and eight inches is usually safe for a car or light truck weighing less than 2.5 tons. If you’re planning to drive a medium truck onto the ice, make sure that there is at least a foot of ice on the water. For more information about the use of aerators at county parks, contact the Winnebago County Conservation Board at 641-565-3390.

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Kris Colby was among 47 County Recorders and three Deputy Recorders who were honored in Des Moines recently for completing the Iowa County Recorder Certification program.

County Recorder earns certification Winnebago County Recorder Kris Colby was recently honored for completing a new certification program for Iowa County Recorders and Deputy Recorders. The Iowa County Recorders Association recognized the first graduating class of the program at a ceremony held on Friday, Nov. 15. The graduation event occurred in conjunction with the ISAC Fall School of Instruction in Des Moines. Forty-seven Recorders and three Deputy Recorders received certificates and pins for com-

pleting the program. The Iowa County Recorder Certification program provides Iowa County Recorders and Deputy Recorders with the opportunity to learn how to effectively and professionally fulfill their elected duties and to better serve their communities. It was created by the Iowa County Recorders Association with the assistance of personnel from the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach office. Participants in the program must complete 30 credit hours

of training, including 21 core credits and nine elective credits. The areas covered in the program are Leadership and Ethics, Open Meetings and Open Records, Communications, Human Resources and Office Management, the Iowa Code, Technology Applications, and Local Government and Budgets. County Recorders and Deputy Recorders who become certified must complete continuing education classes to retain their certification.

St. Patrick’s annual cookie walk attracted a crowd on Saturday, Dec. 7, at a new location, the Heritage Town Center. The weather was chilly, but hundreds of cookies along with coffee and cider helped warm everyone up. All the ladies of St Patrick’s are asked to bake twelve dozen Christmas cookies, so there is a large variety plus some candies and breads.

Seatbelt use up following enforcement effort More people are buckling their seatbelts in Buffalo Center, following a statewide traffic enforcement effort over the Thanksgiving holiday. Buffalo Center Police Chief Matt Holmquist took part in the high-visibility Special Traffic Enforcement Program (sTEP) during the last week

of November, in which he took extra time to make traffic stops for things like seat belt violations and speeding. Part of the program involved observing how many motorists were buckling their seat belts at the beginning of the special enforcement period and again after it concluded, and the local numbers improved about

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Buffalo Center (Iowa) Tribune — Wednesday, December 11, 2013 — PAGE 7

The Kindergarten and K-Prep kids begin their segment of last week’s winter music program with the song “Snow Is Falling Today�.

The North Iowa fifth grade band performed in its very first concert on Thursday, Dec. 5, as the group played several holiday favorites at the elementary winter music program.

“The Incredible Reindeer� featured a cast of superheroes, elves and reindeer, as portrayed by fifth grade students at the North Iowa Elementary Winter Program held Thursday, Dec. 5. The third and fourth grade students joined the fifth graders in performing the musical numbers.

Winnebago County Board of Supervisors November 25, 2013 The Winnebago County Board of Supervisors met in session at 9:00 A.M. November 25, 2013 adjourned from November 18, 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 November 18, 2013 Board Meeting and approve the agenda for November 25, 2013. All voted aye. Motion carried. On a motion by Wubben and seconded by Durby the Supervisors moved to go in to closed session to discuss purchase of real estate for Public Safety Center. All voted aye. Motion carried. On a motion by Wubben and seconded by Durby the Supervisors moved to go out of closed session. All voted aye. Motion carried. On a motion by Wubben and seconded by Stensrud the Supervisors moved to appoint Durby to negotiate at said price discussed in closed session with Kevin McMinn and Joe Peoty. All voted aye. Motion carried. On a motion by Durby and seconded by Wubben the Supervisors moved to approve payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) from the North Iowa Regional Housing Authority. All voted aye. Motion carried.

On a motion from Wubben and seconded by Durby the Supervisors moved to approve sending a letter to rural residents who have not picked up their new carts from Waste Management. All voted aye. Motion carried. On a motion by Durby and seconded by Wubben the Supervisors moved to approve the invoice from Midwest Consulting for $3,757.33. All voted aye. Motion carried. DD 5 Lat 14 was discussed. It was agreed by the Supervisors to have Veenstra & Kimm, Inc do further research on various repair options to reduce total cost to district. Scott Meinders, Engineer discussed secondary road matters including culvert replacement projects that are finished and their construction season has ended. On a motion by Durby and seconded by Wubben the Supervisors moved to approve the FY 2014 Maintenance Agreement with the City of Lake Mills. All voted aye. Motion carried. On a motion by Wubben and seconded by Durby the Supervisors moved to approve the FY 2014 Maintenance Agreement with the City of Buffalo Center. All voted aye. Motion carried. On a motion by Durby and seconded by Wubben the Supervisors moved to approve a raise for Leanna Anderson in the Auditor’s office. All voted aye. Motion carried.

“Parade of the Wooden Soldiers� was the first musical number by the North Iowa second graders during last week’s winter concert.

Law Enforcement contracts were discussed. It was decided by the Supervisors to have contracts drawn up for each city involved. A Risk Management and Safety Committee meeting was held to discuss winter issues and keeping the employees safe. A teleconference was held with Hancock County Board of Supervisors and I & S Group, Inc to discuss updates on Joint Drainage District 27-25. It was decided there will be a joint meeting on December 16, 2013 at 1:00 P.M. in the Hancock County Board of Supervisors room to hear report from I & S Group, Inc and set a public hearing date. On a motion by Durby and seconded by Wubben the Supervisors moved to approve the annual TIF report. All voted aye. Motion carried. The Auditor’s Office received the following Manure Management Plan from: Wooge East Finisher Farm located in the NE Ÿ of the NW Ÿ of Section 35, Linden Township, Winnebago County, Iowa. The session was adjourned until 9:00 A.M. December 2, 2013. Mike Stensrud, Chairperson Attest: Kris Wempen, Finance Clerk Published in the Buffalo Center Tribune on Wednesday, December 11, 2013.

The North Iowa first graders spread the holiday cheer with “Holly Jolly Christmas� and other numbers at the annual elementary Christmas program.

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NORTHEAST Volga Lake Volga Lake has about four inches of ice. Recent rain may cause the ice to be extremely slippery. Use caution when going on the ice. A reminder that opening shotgun deer season is this weekend and Volga Lake is a popular wildlife management area where hunting takes place. Bluegill No Report: Crappie - Slow: Anglers have been catching crappies near the floating pier. Lake Hendricks Ice is about four inches thick but spotty especially with recent measurable rainfall on top. Use caution when going out on ice especially around the aerator. No motorized vehicles including ATVs are allowed on the ice. Bluegill - No Report: Crappie Slow: Lake Meyer The lake has about 3 to 4 inches of ice. Use caution when going out on newly formed ice. Check ice depths often. Bluegill - Fair: Small jigs tipped with wax worms are tempting fish this week. Crappie - Fair: Fish are scattered but fish up to 11 inches are being caught on small jigs tipped with minnows. Upper Iowa River (above Decorah) Fish are in their overwintering holes. Smallmouth Bass - No Report: Walleye - Slow: Anglers are having luck using jigs tipped with a twistertail. Try fishing off the bottom. Fish are biting really light. Upper Iowa River (below Decorah) Fish are in their overwintering holes. Smallmouth Bass - No Report: Walleye - Slow: Anglers are having success using a variety of jigs tipped with a twistertail. Use a slow presentation. Turkey River (above Clermont) Please use caution when walking out on ice especially where there is flow. Check ice depths often. Fish will likely be found in deeper holes. Use a slow presentation. Turkey River (below Clermont) We have received no information regarding fishing on this water body this week. Cedar River (above Nashua) Ice depths vary especially with the warmer weather this past weekend. Few have been out trying the ice. Continue to use caution when walking out on river ice as depths may vary especially in areas where there is flow or springs. Northern Pike - No Report: Smallmouth Bass - No Report: Walleye - Slow: Anglers are using 1/8 ounce jigs tipped with minnows. Anglers are finding fish near the bottom of the deeper holes. Decorah District Streams Modest #18 blue wing olive hatches have still been occurring on warmer afternoons providing dry fly opportunities. Streamer and wooly bugger patterns have been very effective. Midge emerger and nymph patterns have also produced good trout. Colder weather is on the way. Check forecasts before venturing out!

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walleye will often over-winter. Shell Rock River (Greene to Shell Rock) Fall fishing for walleye on the Shell Rock River was excellent, be sure to take advantage of open water opportunities when possible. Walleye - Good: Jig and plastic tipped with a minnow has been good. Concentrate on the deeper holes where walleye will often over-winter. Interior river fishing for walleye had been good all fall; take the opportunity when possible for open river walleye fishing. The next 10 day extended forecast looks excellent for improved ice conditions over northeast Iowa lakes. Utilize all precautions when entering onto ice this early in the season. Trout streams are in excellent shape. For further information call the district office in Manchester at 563-927-3276. MISSISSIPPI RIVER Mississippi River Pool 9 Water levels on Pool 9 are at 8.0 feet and expected to be stable. Ice is only 2-3 inches in many places and some of that may be weak. Cold weather this weekend will build stronger ice but anglers should use caution before going out on questionable ice especially in areas that may have current. Bluegill - Good: First ice can be some of the best bluegill fishing. Good catches have been reported in Shore Slough and Village Creek on wax worms. Largemouth Bass - Good: Bass have been hitting minnows and baited tip-ups. Crappie - Good: Some nice crappies being caught on minnows in Shore Slough and Village Creek but may be some time between bites. Yellow Perch - Fair: A few perch being caught fishing with wax worms. Mississippi River Pool 10 Water levels on Pool 10 are at 12.7 feet and expected to be stable. Ice is only 2-3 inches in many places and some of that may be weak. Cold weather this weekend will build stronger ice but anglers should use caution before going out on questionable ice especially in areas that may have current. The boat ramp at Lynxville is open for tail water fishing. Johnson slough in Sny Magill is not yet safe to cross. Bluegill - Good: First ice fishing on Bussey Lake has been very good but anglers should be cautious of week ice. Largemouth Bass - Good: Bass have been hitting minnows and baited tip-ups. Crappie - Good: Some nice crappies being caught on minnows in Bussey Lake but may be some time between bites. Yellow Perch - Fair: A few yellow perch being caught on wax

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by Mathahs with six and Aukes and Ostermann with five each. Corporon had four blocks, and Aukes had three steals. North Iowa 17 14 10 6 47 CWL 8 6 0 18 32 The Bison traveled to Armstrong for their final game of the week against North Union on Friday, Dec. 6, where they prevailed 69-61. Derek Yegge was the top point earner for the Bison with 23, followed by Corporon with 11 and Voortmann and Aukes with 10 each. Corporon had 11 rebounds, followed by Voortmann with six and Mathahs and Austin Paden with five apiece. Aukes and Yegge each had three steals. “We connected on a couple three pointers and others that were real close to being threes to build an early lead,� said Hinders. “The Warriors called time out to regroup, and they found some life, as they roared back to take the lead by the end of the quarter. We outscored them in the second quarter to take a six point lead into the break. “Defensively, we came out in the third quarter and held North Union scoreless over the first three minutes while building a ten point lead,� said Hinders. “A turning point in the game was when Tate picked up two fouls midway through the third quarter. Dylan also picked up his fourth closely after, and as those two sat, the Warriors whittled away at our lead. “With three minutes left, North Union had pulled to within one point, and Tate had fouled out of the game,� explained the coach. “Previously, we had not been getting to the free-throw line at all; on this night, we missed 21 free-throws. Fortunately, down the stretch, the freethrows fell, and we were able to win this ball game, 69-61. “We are looking for a little more continuity as we enter into this week’s games and the start of the NIC Conference tilt,� said Hinders. “We need to get people healthy, regroup, and get on the same page. We are still searching for the right combination of players that play together and complement each other. We have a good nucleus of people. We just need to get the experience of working together and getting to know the finer details of the offense and defense in game situations. This week will certainly test that, as we face Lake Mills and Forest City. These two games will definitely show us where we are at early in the year and the steps we will need to take to get better to compete against all the quality teams we will face over the course of the season.� North Iowa 16 19 14 20 69 North Union 18 11 14 18 61 JV boys The JV boys opened their basketball season at home on Tuesday, Dec. 3, with a 45-7 win over CWL. Drew Jensen was the top scorer with 12 points, followed by Sam Hassebroek with nine and Steven Milbrandt and Freddie Eden contributing seven points each. The Bison traveled to Armstrong on Friday, Dec. 6, where they defeated North Union, 42-18. Leading scorer was Austin Haisman with 17 points, followed by Eden with eight and Logan Eichenberger and Alex Balvance with five each. Eichenberger also had six assists.

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Drew Jensen scored 12 points for the JV Bison in their 45-7 win over CWL last Tuesday, Dec. 3.

Tate Corporon grabs a defensive rebound for the Bison in their win over the CWL Panthers last week.

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Dylan Voortmann sinks a three-pointer in the Bison’s win over CWL last Tuesday, Dec. 3 in Buffalo Center.

Ladies nab first win The Lady Bison picked up their first win of the basketball season last Monday, Dec. 2, as they took down West Bend-Mallard 59-42 on the Wolverines’ home turf. Paige Hassebroek and Rachel Boekelman were the top two scorers in the game, as they put up 19 and 17 points, respectively. Hassebroek has 12 rebounds, followed by Krista Hovland with seven and Jenna Koppen and Rebecca Murray with five each. Boekelman had eight steals, Hovland had five, and Mica Johnson had four. Head Coach Rob Riedinger says this was a much needed win for the Lady Bison. “After a sluggish first half, we played an excellent second half of basketball – controlling the game with a solid defensive effort Parts Plus 0 4 Highs Posted: team game, K & H Coop Oil (477), team series, K & H Coop Oil (1378), ind. game, Rene Graves (180), ind. series, Sheri Boyken (513)

Twin City League December 5, 2013 W L Stateline Coop 68½ 20½ Nick’s Auto Body 49 43 Buffalo Lanes 46 43 Lofstrom Seeds 46 46 Ag Performance 44 48 Bank Plus 43 40 Murra Hardware 39½ 49½ BYE 20 66 Highs Posted: team game, Ag Performance (851), team series, Ag Performance (2275), ind. game, Scott Farrow (267), ind. series, Jeremy Smith (726)

and sound team play,� said Riedinger. “Paige was again a force inside and outside, scoring 12 of her 19 in the third quarter and crashing the boards all night. Rachel had an outstanding game also, scoring 17 with three 3-point baskets and causing havoc on the defensive end. I was also pleased with the effort and contribution from Becca and Krista.� Riedinger says there is room for improvement, however. “We were a dismal 7/18 from the free throw line and allowed West Bend too many opportunities off our turnovers,� noted Riedinger. “It was a good win, but there is much work to be done yet before conference play begins on Tuesday against Lake Mills.� North Iowa 10 15 22 12 59 West Bend 7 14 12 9 42 JV girls The JV girls are off to a slow start, after dropping their first two games of the basketball season. The girls played their very first game at Northwood-Kensett on November 22, where they did well in the first quarter before slowing down in the second. The Vikings led the Lady Bison 23-11 at the half. Coach Levi Judge says the girls calmed down in the second half and began to compete, but they fell short in a 34-24 loss. Scorers for North Iowa were Kendall Melz with 12 points, followed by Taylen Hinders six, Danielle Yegge four and Rachel Hassebroek two. The ladies made eight field goals and were 8/20 from the free-throw line. The JV squad hosted its first home game on November 26, as they lost to North Union 38-26 in a long and physical game. “Our young teamed played much better,� said

Coach Judge. “We had more players score, which is always good to see. I strongly believe that once we all become more comfortable with the speed of the game and more familiar with our offense, we will start to win.� Yegge was the top scorer for the Lady Bison with seven points, followed by Melz and Hinders with six each, Ivey Greensky four, Hassebroek two and Brooke Hovland one. North Iowa made eight field goals and shot 10/25 from the free-throw line.

Monday, December 16: B: French toast stick and applesauce or cereal, toast and applesauce K-8 L: Hamburger/bun, apple slices, tater tots, baked beans 9-12 L: Hamburger/bun, broccoli salad, waffle fries, mandarin oranges, pears Tuesday, December 17: B: Egg and cheese sandwich on English muffin and strawberries or cereal, toast and hot cinnamon apples K-8 L: Sweet sesame chicken stir fry w/Asian brown rice, apricots, California casserole, fortune cookie 9-12 L: Sweet sesame chicken stir fry, California blend, pineapple, applesauce, cookie Wednesday, December 18: B: Waffles and cantaloupe or cereal, toast and cantaloupe K-8 L: Cheese/pepperoni breadsticks w/marinara sauce, pears, spinach strawberry salad 9-12 L: Pepperoni pizza, beans, peaches, tossed salad, green beans Thursday, December 19: B: Whole grain sausage on a stick and mandarin oranges or cereal, toast and mandarin oranges K-8 L: Walking Taco, peaches in Jell-O, cowboy corn salad, tortilla chips 9-12 L: Beef/bean burrito w/ salsa, cowboy corn salad, apricots, tortilla chips Friday, December 20: B: Egg and cheese burrito w/salsa hash browns or cereal, toast and banana K-8 L: Chicken nuggets, pineapple, sweet potato fries, green beans/carrots, roll 9-12 L: Spicy chicken strips, sweet potato fries, been/corn salsa, banana, fruit cocktail, roll

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AREA NEWS

Bison return six seniors Lighting up Lakota Frigid temperatures couldn’t stop Mike Hansen, Lakota City Maintenance, and Alliant Energy employees from decorating Lakota’s Main Street for the holiday season last Thursday, Dec. 5. All Lakota residents are also encouraged to decorate for Christmas, as judging will be held this Friday, Dec. 13 for the Lakota Holiday Lighting Contest.

The North Iowa varsity boys’ basketball team has a strong lineup of seniors for the 2013-14 season, including, from left: Josh Hofbauer, Dylan Voortmann, Tate Corporon, Lucas O’Connor, Daniel Miller and Derek Yegge.

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Buffalo Center Businesses Open for Holiday Shopping

Christmas Drawings 5th Grade thru 12th Grade (6) $25.00 Buffalo Bucks (4) $25.00 Casey’s Cards Adults (1) $50.00 Casey’s Card (1) $25.00 Casey’s Card (6) $25.00 K&H Gas Cards Register at participating businesses ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Santa Claus House (NIB building, East Entrance) Sleigh Rides Youth Scavenger Hunt, cards available at NIB Voting on Gingerbread Houses

8:30 - 11:00 am Morning Coffee at BC Library Serving coffee, hot chocolate, rolls, coffee cake, muffins and Danish

“Elf On the Shelf” Kindle Fire HD winner announced

11:00 am Battle of the Choirs

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Choirs will sing one song on the 4 corners of Main Street

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Following Battle of Choirs

All Kids 0 - 4th Grade: (Must register at Santa’s House) $300.00 in gifts

Coloring Contest & Scavenger Hunt winners announced

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