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Lakota names Holiday Lights winners

The City of Lakota, along with sponsoring businesses, brought back the Holiday Lights Contest this Christmas season. This is the first year of the renewed tradition, with prizes of $100, $75 and $50 awarded to the first, second and third place winners. The prizes were made possible by donations from StateLine Coop, Lofstrom Seeds, T.A. Price, Lakota Agency, Heetland Taxidermy, FTSB, Koppen Sled Shop, Road Runners Bar & Grill, and Heidecker Body Shop. Taking the first place prize of $100 were Alan and Sue Baumann, whose home is located at 4306 210th Ave.

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Christmas displays win prizes in Buffalo Center

Elroy and Mary Lee Lowe are the winners of the 25th annual Buffalo Center Christmas Lighting Contest, which was coordinated by North Iowa Betterment. The Lowes will receive the top prize of $100, which is sponsored by Farmers Trust & Savings Bank. Their home is located at 205 4th Ave. NW in Buffalo Center.

Second place winners in the Lakota Holiday Lights Contest were Rick and Brenda Hagedorn, who are located at 502 Brewer St. The Hagedorns won $75 for their efforts. Judging for the contest was conducted by North Iowa Betterment on Friday, Dec. 13. continued on page 12

Bob and Connie Anderson are the second place winners in the 2013 Buffalo Center Christmas Lighting Contest. They will receive a $75 prize from Weaver’s Leather Store for helping to brighten up the town for the holidays. The Andersons live at 101 4th St. NE in Buffalo Center. continued on page 12

Farmers Trust & Savings Bank celebrates 100 years in 2014

Giving Tree brightens Christmas for 30 local families The Bison FFA Chapter brought a box of fruit for each of the 30 Giving Tree families to the packing day at Bethlehem Lutheran Church last Tuesday, Dec. 17. From left are: Alyssa Knudson, Derrick Wubben, Tanner Weaver, Advisor Rick Meyer and Kelly Shortenhaus. continued on page 12

Pastor Donna Steven retires from First Presbyterian First Presbyterian Church in Lakota hosted an eventful retirement gathering for Pastor Donna Steven on Sunday, Dec. 15. Pastor Donna held the congregational services at the church for just shy of eleven years, and many members, friends and family attended the open house to wish her well. There was a lunch with open-face sandwiches, cake, cookies, coffee and punch. Connie Peteritis of Buffalo Center wrote a song for Donna, appropriately titled “A Song to Donna�, which she sang during the event. A microphone was passed around to give everyone a chance to share memories of the years and to wish Donna well in the next chapter of her life. Rev. Doug House from Lone Rock closed with a prayer. Donna and her husband, Wendell, plan to retire in the Lakota area.

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Farmers Trust & Savings Bank in Buffalo Center, Lakota, Britt, Lake Mills and Bricelyn will kick off its 100 year anniversary at the beginning of 2014. Originally founded in 1914, the bank has grown and expanded into the five branches it is today. On May 16, 1914, J.J. McGuire, a member of the McGuire Lumber Co. family, along with F.L. Sharon, H.D. Feldick, C.J. Anderson, and E.B. Aukes, organized and incorporated the Farmers Trust & Savings Bank in Buffalo Center. The bank building was located at 125 North Main Street – the same address that had been occupied by several other banks in the town’s early days. During the 1920s and 1930s, The Great Depression caused many banks in Iowa to fail. First National Bank in Buffalo Center was one that did not survive. Farmers Trust & Savings Bank purchased their bank building, and the business was moved across the street to 201 Main Street in 1935. That same year, both banks in Lakota also failed, leaving the community without a bank. Farmers Trust & Savings Bank then opened an office there. Elso E. Sapp purchased controlling interest of the bank in the 1930s. After 53 years of personal involvement in the bank, he sold controlling interest to W.D. Ley in 1967. Construction of a new building in Buffalo Center was completed in the spring of 1971 at 101 North Main Street, where the home office is currently located.

In February 1992, the bank purchased the Home Federal Savings & Loan office in Britt from the regulators. It was the first expansion of the bank in 58 years. The bank received approval in March 1998 to open a bank office in Lake Mills. A temporary loan production office was opened in October 1998, while the bank building was being constructed. The new bank opened in February 1999. In February 2002, the bank purchased the Gateway Savings Bank office in Lake Mills and merged it with its existing office. In April 2012, the bank purchased the State Bank of Bricelyn, MN. The bank had been owned by the Flo family for over 100 years. W.D. Ley passed away in December 2000, and his shares were held in his Estate until June 2004, when they were sold, along with other minority shares, to the employees of the bank. The employees (Employee

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Stock Ownership Plan) now own over 85% of the shares. Throughout its history, the bank has existed to provide credit, quality financial products, and outstanding service to the communities in which it served. To this day, FTSB remains primarily an agricultural bank in rural north central Iowa and south central Minnesota and prides itself on its heritage. Farmers Trust & Savings Bank’s accomplishments over the past 100 years have been made thanks to its customers, and the bank will hold a series of contests during the first six continued on page 12

News Events

Orange’s to host Pool Tournament Saturday

Orange’s will host a Round Robin Pool Tournament on Saturday, December 28. Registration begins at 12:00 p.m., with the tournament beginning at 1 p.m. There is a $15.00 entry fee.

New hours at NIB office The North Iowa Betterment office has new hours: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. and Friday, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

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10 Years Ago Tribune Files of Wednesday, December 25, 2003 Dennis Meinders bowled his 2nd perfect 300 game in American Bowling Congress sanctioned play during Bison League competition Monday, December 15 at Buffalo Lanes. Sgt. Anthony Glydwell and the other soldiers of Bravo Company stationed at the 21st Combat Support Hospital near Mosul, Iraq will soon be receiving some extra treats following a food drive conducted by North Iowa Middle School 7th grade Civic students.

Buffalo Center officials sworn in for new term

The winners of Buffalo Center’s 2013 city election were sworn in during the City Council’s monthly meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 11. From left are: Mayor Troy Armstrong, who was elected to his third term; Councilman Pete Silber, who will serve his third term; and Councilman Les Wubben, who will serve his first term on the Council. Departing the Buffalo Center City Council for the new year is Chuck Silber, who served as a council member for 20 years. Seasons Greetings, everyone. We hope everyone is enjoying the holiday season and all that goes along with it. Myself, I’ve been busy shopping for all the perfect gifts for family and friends. Saturday, Marlin Molkness came in for entertainment. Thank you, Marlin. We also had The Cub Scouts and Ramsey Reformed Church come and visit, and they did some Christmas caroling. Thank you. Sunday, Reverend Lynn Noel from the Bethany Church in Thompson came and led our worship services. Thank you, Reverend Noel. During the evening, the Methodist Church did some caroling through the hallways. Thank you to the carolers. The residents have really enjoyed all the singing. Monday, we had our monthly Spelling Bee. For both sensory groups, we had a sing along. Betty Coxson came in for Short Stories. Thank you, Betty. At games today, we played Dominoes. At 4:30 p.m., Cammi’s Dance Studio put on a Christmas dance recital. Thank you to all the kids and parents for making

this possible. Tuesday during our Sit and Get Fit class, we listened to Michael Buble. We are on our fourth session of TMNH University; two more to go to finish this session, then on to our next college class. TMNH hosted a salad luncheon this month. We had a variety of homemade pizzas. They were simply delicious. At Man Cave, we played dart ball and ate fried chicken. Wednesday, we exercised to Danielle O’Donnell. Windy Creek came in today to help celebrate our December birthdays. Thank you, Windy Creek. At our morning sensory teasers, I read some Christmas poems from our Ideals books. For bingo, we had 20 Residents and gave out 16 prizes. After bingo, we played hat toss. Monica read the Buffalo Center Tribune during her sensory group. Thursday, we listened to Rod Stewart Christmas for exercise class. Reverend Peake came in and led our Bible study program; Isa. 7:1016, Rom. 1:1-7 and Matt. 1:18-25. Thank you, Reverend Peake. During both sensory groups, we had our aro-

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20 Years Ago Tribune Files of Thursday, December 23, 1993 Twenty-eight high schoolers from the Physical Education and Physical Wellness classes at North Iowa High School volunteered to be part of the North Iowa Country Line Dancers demonstrations staged during the halftime at the Bison-Osage Green Devils basketball game here Friday night. All the ladies in the group were adorned in red and white Santa Toppers. In a moment most of the crowd was into the music as they applauded the dancers with their hands keeping the rhythm going. Great show, people! 30 Years Ago Tribune Files of Thursday, December 22, 1983 Twenty-nine baskets of food stuffs were delivered in this area Sunday afternoon, December 18 by Santa Claus. Winnebago County farmland declined in value during this past year to an estimated average of $2020 per acre, according to an Iowa State study. This is the second straight year for land price increases, according to the Iowa State University Study. Last year it was $2126 an acre. 40 Years Ago Tribune Files of Thursday, December 27, 1973 Buffalo Center Bison defeated an aggressive Belmond club Friday night, 65-48, to gain their fifth win of the NIC season. This was reported by Coach Merlyn Thorson. Dry cleaning Service - Pick up and delivery Wednesday and Friday at 9:00 a.m. - Vern’s Cleaners 50 Years Ago Tribune Files of Thursday, December 26, 1963 Santa Claus was on hand for the second Saturday here. He and his helpers handed out sacks of candy, peanuts, and fruit. After the little ones had all received their treats, he was chauffeured to several homes where children were ill. The hospital was also favored by a call from Santa where he delivered sacks. A total of 700 sacks were distributed during the afternoon. Color TV is good! Free Home Demonstrations - Leibrand TV.

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Saturday, December 28: Open House Bridal Shower honoring Holly Larson, First Reformed Church, 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Round Robin Pool Tournament, Orange’s, Registration begins as 12:00 p.m. Sunday, December 29: Hymnsing, First Congregational Church, 7 p.m. Monday, December 30: North Iowa Food for Families Food Pantry Open, Buffalo Plaza, 2-5 p.m. Tuesday, December 31: New Year’s Eve Potluck, Community Chapel, 6 p.m.

Tjadens celebrate 50 years of marriage

Glenn and Mary Tjaden of Webster City along with their two daughters and their families will celebrate their 50th wedding Anniversary on December 28. Nicole and Gary Chamness, Stephen, Truman, Lillian and Rosemary live near Blairsburg. Robin and Robert Holcomb and Ian Jay live in Thornton, CO and Shayla (Matt) Hall live in Des Moines. The Tjadens were married on December 28, 1963 in the Methodist Church in Havelock. This was a special date for Glenn’s family. His grandparents, John and Maggie Heitland-Sleper of Buffalo Center were married in 1905; Aunt Gertie Sleper and Orval Buffington of Crystal Lake were married in 1925; his uncle Henry Sleper and Ona Barton of Buffalo Center were married in 1934. Greeting and well-wishes can reach them at 626 Walnut St., Webster City, IA 50595.

North Iowa Communities List of Events January 12 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. March 2 VFW Annual Waffle Feed, Buffalo Center Fire Station, 10:30 a.m. 1 p.m.

Roberts and Lamos exchange vows

Tonya Roberts and Adam Lamos were united in marriage on August 17, 2013, in Jesup, IA. Parents of the couple are Don and Kim Roberts and John and Linda Reuter, all of Jesup. Maternal grandmother is Mrs. Wanda Rygh of rural Rake. Father Scott Boone, officiated the 2 p.m. ceremony at St. Athanasius Catholic Church. Maid of honor was Nikki Roberts, sister of the bride. Bridesmaids were: Vicki Trueg, sister-in-law of the bride; Mikki Roberts, sister-in law of the bride; Amy Rohlfson, friend of the bride; and Callie Van de Walker, friend of the bride. Flower girls were Delaynie Trueg, niece of the groom and Colbi Roberts, niece of the bride. Scott Trueg, brother-in-law of the groom, was best man. Groomsmen were: Brandon Schmit, Jesse Havlik, Travis Weber, and Lucas Westphal, all friends of the groom. Kile Bucknell, nephew of the groom, was ring bearer. Seating the guests were: DJ Cagley, brother of the groom; Brian Bucknell, brother-in-law of the groom; and Chris Roberts and Mitch Roberts, both brothers of the bride. Personal attendant was Amy Bucknell, sister of the groom. Readers were Marisue Thompson, aunt of the bride, and Suzanne Wedel, aunt of the groom. Kraig Emick was organist. Todd Rohlfson and Olivia Hemmer were the vocalists. A reception and dance followed at the Cedar Rapids Marriott. Following a honeymoon to the Canary Islands, the couple now works in Cedar Rapids. The bride is an occupational therapist at Mercy Hospital, and the groom is a CPA for Deloitte. The couple will reside in Hiawatha.

American Legion Estate planning help available Auxiliary

ISU Extension and Outreach in Winnebago County will offer an estate planning workshop on January 31, 2014, at the Titonka Savings Bank in Forest City. Talking about estate planning is often difficult, and implementing an estate plan can be even harder. Farmers are unique in that there is not a distinct moment where they just walk out the door to retirement as someone in a regular wage earning job might do. There are options they can consider, such as phasing out or transitioning to another generation, and this program helps them plan for that. The “Evaluating Your Estate Plan� workshop will answer estate planning questions and help prepare you for future farm transitions and estate planning. The program applies to everyone – town and country, families, couples and individuals – according to Melissa O’Rourke, Iowa State University Extension Farm Agribusi-

ness Management Specialist, who is one of the speakers at the event. Kelvin Leibold, Iowa State University Extension Farm Agribusiness Management Specialist, will be the other featured speaker at the workshop. The workshop will discuss the language of estate planning, gift, estate, inheritance taxes, calculating retirement costs, and many other areas vital to creating a good estate plan. If you are confused on how to build a plan for transferring farm assets or unsure what options are best for your farm operation and family, you should attend this workshop. The workshop will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on January 31, and advance registration is required. To register, call the Winnebago County Extension Office at 641-584-2261. There is a fee for registration. Titonka Savings Bank in Forest City is located at 101 Hwy 69.

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Elf on a Shelf bears gifts

Not one, but two grand prizes were awarded in the “Elf on a Shelf� contest, which was a new Christmas promotion sponsored by North Iowa Betterment and Buffalo Center businesses this year. Dallas Henningson, left, and Joy Gelhaus each won a Kindle Fire HD for spotting the elf in a participating business. The prizes were awarded during Buffalo Center’s Old Fashioned Christmas celebration on Saturday, Dec. 14.

Edwards celebrates 88th birthday Open House Bridal Shower planned for Larson An Open House Bridal Shower is planned to honor Holly Larson, bride-to-be of Darren Beenken, on Saturday, December 28 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the First Reformed Church. Guests are asked to bring a recipe to share. The couple is registered at Murra Hardware, Target and Herbergers.

Friends and family of Ruth Edwards are invited to celebrate Ruth’s 88th birthday on Thursday, December 26 with a card shower. Birthday greetings and well-wishes will reach her at Titonka Care Center, PO Box 349, Titonka, IA 50480.

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“Not forsaking the assembling...together BETHANY LUTHERAN CHURCH Thompson, Iowa Pastor Lynn Noel Thursday, December 26: WISH Open, 5-7 p.m. Sunday, December 29: Fellowship, 9:30 a.m. Traditional Worship, 10:30 a.m. -----------------------------------BETHLEHEM LUTHERAN CHURCH Buffalo Center, Iowa Mark Brickzin, Pastor Friday, December 27: Pastor’s Day Off Sunday, December 29: 1st Sunday After Christmas Worship Service, 9:30 a.m. Sunday School, 10:30 a.m. -----------------------------------COMMUNITY CHAPEL Lakota, Iowa Ron Wheeler, Pastor Thursday, December 26: Men’s Prayer Time, 6:30 a.m. Sunday, December 29: Sunday School, 9:30 a.m. Worship Service, 10:30 a.m. Choir Rehearsal, 6:15 p.m. Evening Service, 7:00 p.m. -----------------------------------FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Buffalo Center, Iowa Sunday, December 29: Worship, 9:00 a.m. -----------------------------------FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Buffalo Center, Iowa Pastor Brad DeVries Sunday, December 29: 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. Hymnsing, 7:00 p.m. -----------------------------------FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Lakota, Iowa Sunday, December 29: Sunday School, 9:00 a.m. Worship Service, 10:00 a.m. Community Hymnsing at Congregational Church, 7:00 p.m. -----------------------------------FIRST REFORMED CHURCH Buffalo Center, Iowa Pastor Bill Peake Wednesday, December 25: A very merry and holy Christmas to one and all from First Reformed Church - all activities are canceled for the day. Thursday, December 26: Pastor Bill is on vacation through January 1 - all pastoral issues should be brought to the attention of Elder Lyle Hippen. The church building will be used today for a family Christmas celebration. Friday, December 27: Morning shower for Holly Larson, bride-to-be of Darren Beenken, will be held in the fellowship hall. Sunday, December 29:

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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. The church building will be used for a family celebration in the afternoon. Winter Hymnsing at 1st Congregational Church, 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 1, 2014: Happy New Year! Pastor Bill will return to pastoral duties Thursday, January 2. -----------------------------------IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH Rural Titonka Wednesday, December 25: Worship at St. John’s, 9:00 a.m. Sunday, December 29: Larry Hill leads Noisy Offering Worship at Immanuel, 8:30 a.m. Immanuel Sunday School, 9:30 a.m. Worship at St. John’s, 10:00 a.m. -----------------------------------RAMSEY REFORMED CHURCH Titonka, Iowa Pastor Perry DeGroot Saturday, December 28: Community Men’s Bible Study, 6:00 a.m. Sunday, December 29: Morning Worship, 9:30 a.m. Coffee Fellowship, 10:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages, 11:00 a.m. -----------------------------------ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH Woden, Iowa Rural Titonka Wednesday, December 25: Worship at St. John’s, 9:00 a.m. Sunday, December 29: Larry Hill leads Noisy Offering Worship at Immanuel, 8:30 a.m. Immanuel Sunday School, 9:30 a.m. Worship at St. John’s, 10:00 a.m. -----------------------------------ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH Lakota, Iowa Pastor Lynn Noel Sunday, December 29: Worship Service, 8:45 a.m. No Sunday School ------------------------------------

SOLID ROCK MINISTRIES 3024 - 360th St., Buffalo Center Pastor Van Davis Friday, December 27: 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 25: Merry Christmas - No Bible Study Sunday, December 29: No Sunday School Sunday Worship, 10:15 a.m. Fellowship and Coffee, 11:15 a.m. Wednesday, January 1: Happy New Year - No Bible Study -----------------------------------UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Thompson, Iowa Pastor Deb Devine Wednesday, December 25: Merry Christmas - No Bible Study Sunday, December 29: Sunday Worship, 8:30 a.m. Fellowship and Coffee, 9:30 a.m. Sunday School, 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 1: Happy New Year - No Bible Study ------------------------------------ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH Rake, Iowa Terry Mahnke, Pastor Sunday, December 29: Worship, 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Program, 9:30 a.m. Adult Bible Study, 10:30 a.m.

CONGREGATE MEALS Monday, December 30: Beef and Noodles Casserole, Stewed Tomatoes, Broccoli Raisin Salad w/ Walnuts, Peach Crisp Tuesday, December 31: Roast Pork, Baked Potato, Cabbage and Onion, Oatmeal Fruit Bar Wednesday, January 1: No Meals - Happy New Years Thursday, January 2: Cook’s Choice Friday, January 3: Baked Chicken, Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy, Cranberry Brussels Sprouts, Cinnamon Applesauce Please RSVP for a meal by 6:00 p.m. the night before by calling 562-2495, and leave a message on the answering machine.

Community Hymnsing celebrates the season The North Iowa Community Hymnsings are celebrating the winter and Christmas seasons with faith and inspiration on Sunday, Dec. 29. The group will gather that day at the First Congregational Church of Buffalo Center at 7:00 p.m. The hymnsings are a north Iowa tradition and gather men and women, boys and girls from several area churches. The congregations who sponsor the hymnsings are an ecumenical mix of First Baptist, First Congregational and First Reformed Churches of Buffalo Center, in addition to Ramsey Reformed of rural Titonka and First Presbyterian of Lakota. Pastor Donna Steven is the song leader for this event, assisted by laity and clergy of the participating churches. Pastor Donna will be retiring at the first of the year, so this will be her last time sharing with everyone as the hymnsing leader. A new coordinator has

been named, and some changes are ahead in the future for the hymnsings. The community hymnsings continue a rotation through the participating churches. Each church contributes to the mix with someone from their congregations to sing or play. The host churches always provide a “Community Special,� and this month’s special is Judy Junkermeier. Pastor Brad DeVries of the First Congregational Church will be sharing a brief devotional time. An offering will be received on this Sunday for the North Iowa Food for Families food pantry. The group always concludes the evening of singing with a fellowship time to be held in the church basement. The community at large is cordially invited to share this hour with the sponsoring churches. The next hymnsing is scheduled for February 23.

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Obituaries Mary Lou John Mary Lou John, age 77, of Spirit Lake, passed away Wednesday, Mary Lou John November 20, at Lakes Regional Healthcare in Spirit Lake. A memorial service was held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 23, at the United Methodist Church in Spirit Lake. Mary Lou was born on March 10, 1936, in Buffalo Center, to Harvey and Bertha (Hanssen) Gilbert. Mary Lou worked for 22 years as a Wal-Mart greeter in Spirit Lake. In 2003, she won the Wal-Mart People Greeter of the Year Award, which is given nationally. Mary Lou enjoyed spending time traveling, cooking and baking. She especially enjoyed her 1936-2013 time with her grandchildren in the Services: kitchen. A memorial service was held at Mary Lou is survived by: her two 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November daughters, Debbie Papenfuhs, and 23, at the United Methodist her husband, Ronnie, of Fair Play, Church in Spirit Lake. MI, and Lisa Hennen and her husband, Brian, of Bellbrook, OH; two sisters, Delores Griffin and her husband, Lee, of Buffalo Center, and Virginia Olthoff of Buffalo Center; two brothers, Larry Gilbert, and his wife, Joyce, of Stewartville, MN, and Dean Gilbert and his wife, Juanita, of Crossville, TN; five grandchildren, Amanda, Jeremy, Tanya, Monica and Cassi; and two great-grandchildren, Lexi and Ally. She was preceded in death by: her parents; her husband, Raymond; a sister, Marjorie; and two brothers, Bud and Bobby.

Daisy Irene Kiewiet Daisy Irene Kiewiet, 99, one month shy of 100, of Buffalo Center, died at Daisy Irene Kiewiet Good Shepherd Health Center on Friday, December 13. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, December 20 at the First Congregational Church in Buffalo Center, with Pastor Brad DeVries officiating. Interment was at Olena Mound Cemetery in Buffalo Center. Daisy, daughter of Nathan and Lora (Rhoer) Abbott, was born January 13, 1914 in Webster City, and was the oldest of six children. She graduated from Webster City High School in 1933. After high school, Daisy moved to Buffalo Center to 1914-2013 join a high school friend, Ann Tapper. Services: Daisy worked at many different retail Funeral services were held at businesses throughout her career. 10:30 a.m., Friday, December She met and married Vernon 20 at the First Congregational Kiewiet on October 16, 1937 and to Church in Buffalo Center. this union, four children were born; Interment was at Olena Mound Carolyn, Carlyle, Betty June and Bill. Cemetery in Buffalo Center. Throughout their married life, Verwww.winterfuneralhome.com non and Daisy farmed, milked cows and owned the Pure Oil Company gas station. Daisy moved to town when Vernon passed away on September 16, 1972. Daisy had many hobbies. She enjoyed quilting and gave each of her 12 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren a baby quilt when they were born. The last quilt she made was in 2011 for a great-grandchild. Daisy also loved embroidering. She made thousands of dishtowels for all four children and all the grandchildren. You never left from a visit without some embroidered dishtowels. She also enjoyed bowling, golf, crafts, visiting the nursing home and Women’s Fellowship. She is survived by: her children; Carolyn Ruggles of Des Moines, Carlyle (MaryLee) Kiewiet of Forest City, Betty June Sifuentes of Spring, TX, and Bill (Sharon) Kiewiet of Mason City; grandchildren, Jeff (Joanie) Ruggles of Fort Collins, CO, Julie (Randy) Gamble of Winterset, Jay Ruggles of Des Moines, Joy (Wes) Riihl of New Richland, MN, Rich (Brenda) Kiewiet of Dumas, TX, Arthur Sifuentes (fiancÊe Jamie Crowe) of Spring, TX, Sandy (Russell) Haydel of Spring, TX, Steve Sifuentes of Forest City, Joe Sifuentes (Jean Henning) of Fertile, Justin Kiewiet of Littleton, CO, Gretchen (Jody) Wynia of Raleigh, NC and Nate (Maggie) Kiewiet of Leawood, KS; twentyeight great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; her sister, June Algoe of Fort Dodge; sister-in-law, Deb Abbott of Council Bluffs; brother and sister-in-law Todd and Ethel Kiewiet of Buffalo Center; and brother-in-law Lloyd Kiewiet of Buffalo Center. Daisy is preceded in death by: her husband, Vernon; her parents, Nathan and Lora Abbott; brothers, Chester (Kris) Abbott and Dale Abbott; sisters Ruth (George) Johnson and Helen (Daryl) Zenor; brothers-in-law, Henry (Lenora) Kiewiet, Jacob (Ruby) Kiewiet, Wilbur (Marge) Kiewiet, Carl (Betty) Kiewiet; sisters-in-law, Charlotte (Donald) Bennett, Lillian (George) Beaving, Gwen (Ted) Cohen and Harriett Kiewiet; nephew Mike Algoe and Mike Cohen; and nieces Sharon Zenor and Karen Engleman. Winter Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Buffalo Center assisted the family with arrangements. Online condolences and personal emails can be left at www.winterfuneralhome.com

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Winnebago County Courthouse News SENTENCES AND PLEAS Andrew Adams, 25, Lake Mills, pled guilty to Disorderly Conduct, a simple misdemeanor, stemming from an incident investigated by the Lake Mills Police Dept., Feb. 28, 2012. Adams was ordered to pay a $100 fine, applicable surcharges, and court costs. Cameron Childs, 21, Council Bluffs, had has OWI deferred judgment revoked, and was sentenced to serve 48 hours in jail, ordered to pay a $1,250 fine, applicable surcharges, and court costs. Stoney Gifford, 25, Des Moines, pled guilty to Theft in the Second Degree, a class D felony, stemming from an investigation by the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation and Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office, March 19, 2013. Sentencing is scheduled for Jan. 21, 2014. Matthew Howe, 49, Indianola, pled guilty to OWI-First Offense, a serious misdemeanor, stemming from a traffic stop by the Winnebago County Sheriff, Aug. 21, 2013. Howe was sentenced to serve 48 hours in jail, ordered to pay a $1,250 fine, applicable surcharges and court costs. Rhonda Madetzke, 49, Lake Mills, was found in contempt of court for a probation violation and was sentenced to serve 14 days in jail, and ordered to pay court costs. Derrick Priest, 41, Forest City, had his probation revoked and was sentenced to serve 20 days in jail and ordered to pay court costs. Jodie Stinehart, 46, Forest City, was sentenced on the charge of OWI-First Offense, a serious misdemeanor, stemming from a traffic stop

by the Lake Mills Police Dept, Oct. 9, 2013. Stinehart was sentenced to serve 48 hours in jail, ordered to pay a $1,250 fine, applicable surcharges and court costs. SCHEDULED VIOLATIONS Noreen Sharp, Forest City, operation without registration card or plate, $161.25. Rebecca Coates, Manly, speeding, $114. Lanette Branstad, Forest City, speeding, $87. Alyssa Clasen, Albert Lea, MN, speeding, $87. Jack Vanhorn, Northwood, prohibited parking in front of theater/ hotel, $14.75. Christopher McBride, Desloge, MO, speeding, $114. Samantha Wisby, Pharr, TX, speeding, $114. Laura Lindsay, Forest City, fail to obey stop/yield sign, $195. Bonnie Torkelson, Forest City, speeding, $87. Kallie Campbell, Mason City, speeding, $119. Sharon Ring, Lake Mills, speeding, $148.50. Austin Haisman, Woden, speeding, $119. Lynn Sanden, Bricelyn, speeding, $119. Clint Enerio, Stacyville, speeding, $119. Misty Sterrenberg, Northfield, MN, speeding, $92. Tyler Mary, Lake Mills, fail to maintain registration plate, $87. LAND TRANSFERS Federal National Mtg Assn, Servicelink, and Chicago Title Ins Co attorney-in-fact to Jeffrey Steele and Megan Steele, lots 14 and 15, Helge-

sons 4th addition, Lake Mills. Dorothy Heesch Rev Tr, Barbara Thomsen trustee, Marlys Hocker trustee and Karen Campero trustee to Barbara Thomsen, Karen Campero and Marlys Hocker, a tract of land in sections 4 and 9, Linden Township. Shirley B. Meyer Estate, Brian Meyer executor to Brian Meyer, Shelly West, and Dale Meyer, a tract of land in section 6, Buffalo Township. Lloyd Lewis to Amanda Lewis, a portion of lots 16 and 17, block 76, Forest City. Robert Eggiman and Jane Thomsen Eggiman to Eggiman Liv Tr, a tract of land in section 12, Grant Township, and section 15, Linden Township. Megan Steele, aka Megan Johnson, and Jeffrey Steele to Matthew Leuwerke, lots 7 through 9, all in block 8, Moes Addition, Scarville. Marilyn Murra to Bruce Hovland and Vivian Hovland, lots 23 thru 27, block 15, Buffalo Center. Bruce Peterson and Constance Peterson to Mark Krull and Shelda Krull, lots 18 thru 21, block 41, Buffalo Center. Mark Krull and Shelda Krull to Gregory Aukes and Mary Aukes, lots 18 thru 21, block 41, Buffalo Center. Kermit Rusley Estate, David Rusley executor, Diane Pauk executor to Michelle Kroncke, Stephanie Pauk, Danielle Pauk and Rachael Rusley, an undivided 1/2 interest in a tract of land in section 31, Center Township. Kermit Rusley Estate, David Rusley executor and Diane Pauk execu-

tor to David Rusley and Diane Pauk, an undivided 1/2 interest in a tract of land in section 31, Center Township. Ruth Langesen Rev Tr, Ruth Langesen trustee to Jean Pyles, an undivided 1/2 interest in a tract of land in section 9, Norway Township. Glenn Langesen Res Tr, Judith Blankenfeld trustee, Peggy Shedenhelm trustee and Robert Langesen trustee to Jean Pyles, an undivided 1/2 interest in a tract of land in section 31, Center Township. Kwik & Kleen LLC to Uptown Liquor LLC, a tract of land in section 36, Forest Township. Daniel Holland, Marcia Holland, Nathaniel Holland and Emily Holland to Accorn Associates LLC, lot 2, Holland Hills Subdivision, and a tract of land in section 25, Newton Township and section 30, Center Township. Wayne Larson to Jacob Ray, Parcel B, lot 1, section 26, King Township. Betty Olsen and Roger Olsen to Jacob Ray, Parcel B, lot 1, section 26, King Township. Richard Larson and Faith Larson to Jacob Ray, Parcel B, lot 1, section 26, King Township. Ronald Larson and Karen Larson to Jacob Ray, Parcel B, lot 1, section 26, King Township. Iletha Gahan Estate, Dale Borg executor and Teresa Borg executor to Linsey Current, lot 3, block 8, Rebecca A Clarks Addition, Forest City. Arlin Kiel, Elizabeth Kiel to Arlin Kiel Trust and Elizabeth Kiel Trust, a tract of land in section 5, King Township.

Commercial Manure Applicator training scheduled for Winnebago County The Winnebago County Extension Office will host a training program for Commercial Manure Applicators on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2014 from 9 a.m. to noon. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, in cooperation with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, will conduct the required three-hour training workshop at that time. There is no fee to attend the workshop, but commercial applicators must register by Dec. 30 by contacting the Extension Office at 641-5842261. Commercial manure applicators needing to recertify and those wanting to certify for the first time should attend. The workshop will provide the required three hours of annual training and will cover applicator rules, biosecurity issues, foaming pits, and development of manure application rates, and how to read manure plans. All currently certified commercial manure applicator licenses will expire on March 1, 2014. Commercial applicators can attend training throughout the year, but if they were previously certified, they should plan to attend training and submit the forms and fees to DNR prior to March 1, 2014 to avoid paying the late fees. Certification fees for commercial manure applicators have not changed for 2014. ISU Extension and Outreach will charge a $10 fee to applicators

choosing to view the certification materials on a non-scheduled reshow day at the county office. For this reason, all applicators are encouraged to attend the workshops or to plan to view training materials on the scheduled reshow date at their local county extension office. The fee will not apply to workshops or scheduled reshow dates. Contact the ISU Extension and Outreach office in Winnebago County to determine which days are scheduled for the manure applicator certification programs. Due to scheduling conflicts, many county extension offices will no longer accept walk-in appointments to watch the training DVDs. If attending the Jan. 7 commercial manure applicator program or watching the three-hour DVD is not convenient, commercial applicators may contact their local DNR field office to schedule an appointment to take the certification exam. In addition to needing an appointment to take the exam, applicators must bring a pencil and photo identification, and should plan to bring a calculator. Commercial manure applicators hauling, handling or land-applying primarily dry or solid manure are encouraged to attend the dry manure applicator workshops scheduled for February 2014. Dates and locations can be found in the link below. For more information about the

commercial applicator program, contact the ISU Extension Winnebago County office at 641-584-2261 or access a list of the training locations

at: www.agronext.iastate.edu/immag/certification/macprogrampostcard.pdf

The Iowa Corn Growers Association is pleased to announce leaders have stepped forward, and a District Committee charter has been signed in Iowa Corn District 2, including Kossuth, Winnebago, Worth, Mitchell, Hancock, Cerro Gordo, Floyd, Humboldt, Wright, Franklin and Butler counties. The members of the newly established county association include: Dave Muth, Butler County; Jerry Maier, Wright County; Mike Kohlhaas, Kossuth County, Alex Edgington, Mitchell County and Michelle Rayhons, Hancock County. All the members listed took part in an official signing of the charter on December 10 in Mason City. “We are excited to have an official Iowa Corn District Committee to help communicate about corn production and promote the products that we work so hard to grow,� says Gary Woodley, ICGA Board director for District 2. “It is important to

bring together area corn farmers in District 2 to help build grassroots support for our issues.� Mike Kohlhaas, from West Bend in Kossuth County, was selected as the chairman of the committee. He added, “The District 2 Committee fills a gap between local corn associations and the Iowa Corn Growers Association board and it also provides an opportunity for farmers to work on issues unique to our district.� The group will hold its district kickoff meeting on January 22, 2014 in Mason City at the Historic Park Inn beginning at 10:00 a.m. Anyone interested in attending the meeting or participating in district committee activities is welcome and encouraged to attend. For more information, contact Samantha Ehrhardt, Iowa Corn District Field Manager for District 2 at 515782-4202 or sehrhardt@iowacorn. org

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SANTA LETTERS

The second grade classes of Mrs. Darrelleen Lewis and Mrs. Maureen Meis at North Iowa Elementary School wrote letters to Santa Claus this holiday season. The letters are reproduced on these pages as the children wrote them Authors of the letters include, front from left: Hunter, Jason, Rebecca, Ethan, Max, Jason, Hannah, Jayden, Hesveldi, Estrella and Becca. Middle row: Colton, Brogyn, Mia, Charlie, Kaiden, Keegan, Lisa, K’lyn, Samara and Sophia. Back row: Cody, David, Eleanor, Samantha, Kaden, Noah, Anthony, Jeffery and Caitlyn. Thanks to the students and their teachers for sharing their letters with the Tribune and our readers for Christmas.

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NEWS/LEGALS

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New wildlife area in Winnebago County The Winnebago County Conservation Board has acquired 190 acres of wildlife habitat northeast of Forest City, thanks to cooperation from the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation, the Iowa DNR, and the Winnebago/Hancock Chapter of Pheasants Forever The new Lenze-McCoy Wildlife Area, named for Chuck Lenze and Dr. Dave McCoy, is located in section 22 of Mt. Valley Township, three miles east and 1.5 miles north of Forest City on 210th Avenue. The acquisition was finalized this past summer, and the area is now open to the public for hunting, trapping, bird watching and other compatible uses. The acquisition began early in 2011, when Bruce Mountain, formerly of the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation, contacted the WCCB about the possibility of partnering together to acquire wildlife habitat in Winnebago County. Mountain was the executor of the Ted Fariss Estate, a fund which was to be used to acquire wildlife habitat. Once it was determined that the WCCB would be interested in a partnership, Mountain directed a portion of the estate’s funds to the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation. The INHF then used that money to partner with the Iowa DNR to secure a Prairie Lakes 6 North American Wetland Conservation Act (NAWCA) grant. The INHF was then able to purchase the property in 2012, until the WCCB could secure financing of its

own. Later that year, the Winnebago/ Hancock Pheasants Forever Chapter contributed funds to the WCCB for the project, and, in 2013, $229,000 of the Prairie Lakes 6 grant was awarded to the WCCB for the purchase. No county tax dollars were used for the acquisition. This past summer, the acquisition was completed, and the area became the property of the WCCB. All but 10 acres of the LenzeMcCoy property had already been enrolled in the Wetland Reserve Program (WRP) by the previous owners – the Monson and Kingland families. To qualify for WRP, the property had to contain a high percentage of hydric soils and have restorable wetlands present. Wetlands are among the most diverse habitats known, providing food and shelter to countless species of mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians. They are also important for maintaining or improving water quality within a watershed. The new area consists of wetlands, restored prairie uplands and scattered timber areas containing oak, hickory, poplar and walnut trees. Many different wildlife species can be found on the area, including deer, turkey, waterfowl, pheasants, rabbits and squirrels. For more information about the new Lenze-McCoy Wildlife Area, contact WCCB Director Robert Schwartz at 641-565-3390 or at rschwartz@winnebagoccb.com

Improv group takes fourth at Forest City

Three North Iowa High School students competed in the Indian Invitational Speech Tournament in Forest City on Saturday, Dec. 14, where they took fourth place in the Group Improv category. From left are: Lexis Julsrud-Wertjes, Caleb Ricke and Kayla Limberg. Limberg also received ‘I’ ratings in her two storytelling performances that day, and Ricke participated in the solo musical division; performing the song “Music of the Night� from “Phantom of the Opera�.

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school. Commercial and personal messages are not to be posted on the city message sign. Requests for postings should be submitted in writing to the City Clerk at least three business days before posting is requested. The city is not responsible for any errors or failures to post. All ayes, motion carried. West moved, seconded by Jensvold, the approve the sale of the 1988 Chevy Kurbmaster fire equipment van for the amount of $1700 at the Sapp Auction Sale. All ayes, motion carried. The oath of office was presented to newly elected Mayor, Troy Armstrong, and two Council persons, Pete Paulson and Les Wubben. Their terms begin January 2, 2014. Paulson moved, seconded by Jensvold, to adjourn the meeting. All ayes, meeting adjourned. Revenues for November 2013: General Fund, $28,547.42; Road Use Tax, $6,843.21; Local Option Sales Tax, $11,136.83; Debt Service, $19,620.10; Water Fund, $10,332.80; Sewer Fund, $7,530.31; Garbage Fund, $7,692.30; Employee Benefit, $2,187.83; Interest, $3.45 Disbursements for November 2013: General Fund, $14,297.38; Road Use Tax, $7,028.80; Library Fund, $2,086.66; Employee Benefit, $1,420.16; Water Fund, $6,445.00; Sewer Fund, $6,595.04; Garbage Fund, $11,387.53; Debt Service, $11,387.53 Gross Payroll, $20,792.06; city contribution,

$2,969.07 Troy Armstrong, Mayor ATTEST: Deb Jensvold, City Clerk DECEMBER 2013 BILLS AgSource Laboratory Service..............$139.50 Alliant Energy Service ......................$3,884.69 Anderson Sanitation Service ............$1,040.00 Austin Office Products Supplies ..........$133.90 B C Parcel Service ................................$12.35 B C Repair Service ..............................$184.65 B C Tire Service...................................$175.46 B C Welding Service............................$308.00 Bison Graphics Supplies .....................$441.95 Linda Bosma Supplies ...........................$60.00 Brown Supply Supplies........................$665.29 Buffalo Center Post Office Supplies ...$267.10 Casey’s General Store Supplies ........................................$187.25 Digital Ally Service ...............................$120.59 Ed’s Service Service............................$417.29 Farmers Trust & Savings Interest .....$2,124.75 Harley Hassebroek Service .................$100.00 Donald Hemphill Service .....................$159.86 James Hofbauer Service .....................$150.00 IAMU Service.......................................$422.48 Iowa Codification Service .................$1,200.00 Iowa Dept Public Safety Service ........$600.00 Iowa League of Cities Service .............$175.00 Iowa One Call Service ...........................$26.10 Deb Jensvold Supplies ..........................$49.10 John Deere Financial Supplies ...........$104.71

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for the Plaintiff is Matthew E. Laughlin, whose address is The Davis Brown Tower, 215 10th Street, Suite 1300, Des Moines, Iowa 503093993, Phone: (515) 288-2500, Facsimile: (515) 243-0654. NOTICE THE PLAINTIFF HAS ELECTED FORECLOSURE WITHOUT REDEMPTION. THIS MEANS THAT THE SALE OF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY WILL OCCUR PROMPTLY AFTER ENTRY OF JUDGMENT UNLESS YOU FILE WITH THE COURT A WRITTEN DEMAND TO DELAY THE SALE. IF YOU FILE A WRITTEN DEMAND, THE SALE WILL BE DELAYED UNTIL SIX MONTHS FROM ENTRY OF JUDGMENT IF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY IS YOUR RESIDENCE AND IS A ONE-FAMILY OR TWO-FAMILY DWELLING OR UNTIL TWO MONTHS FROM ENTRY OF JUDGMENT IF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY IS NOT YOUR RESIDENCE OR IS YOUR RESIDENCE BUT NOT A ONE-FAMILY OR TWO-FAMILY DWELLING. YOU WILL HAVE NO RIGHT OF REDEMPTION AFTER THE SALE. THE PURCHASER AT THE SALE WILL BE ENTITLED TO IMMEDIATE POSSESSION OF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY. YOU MAY PURCHASE AT THE SALE. You must serve a motion or answer on or before the 20 day of January, 2014, and within a reasonable time thereafter, file your motion or answer, in the Iowa District Court for Winnebago County, Iowa, at the County Courthouse in Forest City, Iowa. If you do not, judgment by default may be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Petition. If you require the assistance of auxiliary aids or services to participate in court because of a disability, immediately call your district ADA coordinator at 641-494-3611. (If you are hearing impaired, call Relay Iowa TTY at 1-800-735-2942.) Disability coordinators cannot provide legal advice. Clerk of the Above Court, Winnebago County Courthouse Forest City, Iowa IMPORTANT YOU ARE ADVISED TO SEEK LEGAL ADVICE AT ONCE TO PROTECT YOUR INTERESTS. January, 1, 2014 Date of Third Publication Published in the Buffalo Center Tribune on Wednesday, December 18, 2013, Wednesday, December 25, 2013 and Wednesday, January 1, 2014.

Winnebago Cound Board of Supervisors December 9, 2013 The Winnebago County Board of Supervisors met in session at 9:00 A.M. December 9, 2013 adjourned from December 2, 2013. Present: Supervisors Stensrud, Durby and Wubben Absent: On a motion by Durby and seconded by Wubben the Supervisors moved to approve the minutes for the December 2, 2013 Board Meeting and approve the agenda for December 9, 2013. All voted aye. Motion carried. The Supervisors discussed possible appointments to County boards. On a motion by Durby and seconded by Wubben the Supervisors moved to approve the following Auditor’s Transfers: #3530 for $12,791.10 from Rural Basic to Secondary Roads and #3531 for $485.39 from Rural Basic to Winnebago County Fair Association. All voted aye. Motion carried. The Board discussed the engineer’s report for DD 5 Lat 14. On a motion by Wubben and seconded by Durby the Supervisors moved to contact one of the County’s approved list of contractors to get an estimate of repairs. All voted aye. Motion carried.

Sharlene MacGlashing discussed property lines in Rake, IA during open forum. It will be on the agenda next week. Durby motioned to have the price negotiations for Public Safety Center property in closed session where premature disclosure could be reasonably expected to increase the price the county would have to pay for that property. The motion was seconded by Wubben. All voted aye. Motion carried. On a motion by Wubben and seconded by Durby the Supervisors moved to return to open session. All voted aye. Motion carried. On a motion by Wubben and seconded by Durby the Supervisors moved to accept offer number 3 from Kevin McMinn in the amount of $142,500.00 for the cleared lot. All voted aye. Motion carried. The Supervisors will look further into the Maple Drive invoice and it will be on the agenda next week. The session was adjourned until 9:00 A.M. December 16, 2013. Mike Stensrud, Chairperson Attest: Karla Niederkofler, County Auditor Published in Buffalo Center Tribune Wednesday, December 25, 2013

Probate NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT WINNEBAGO COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF ESTATE OF Raymond G. Aukes, Deceased Probate No. ESPRO10426 To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Raymond G. Aukes, Deceased, who died on or about December 3, 2013: You are hereby notified that on the 12th day of December, 2013, the last will and testament of Donald Naumann, deceased, bearing date of the March 9, 2009, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Ronald E. Aukes and LuAnn R. Johnson were appointed executors of the estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred. Notice is further given that all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the estate

shall file them with the clerk of the above named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed by the later to occur of four months from the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred. Dated this 16th day of December, 2013. LuAnn R. Johnson Executor of the Estate 12751 Ibis Street NW Coon Rapids, MN 55448 Ronald Aukes Executor of the Estate 1321B 400th Street Buffalo Center, IA 50424 Rick Potter Potter & Duer, PLC Attorneys for the Executor 11 Second Avenue NE P.O. Box 349 Buffalo Center, Iowa 50424 Date of second publication: 1th day of Janurary, 20114. Published in the Buffalo Center Tribune on Wednesday, December 25, 2013 and Wednesday, Januray 1, 2014.

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Buffalo Center (Iowa) Tribune — Wednesday, December 25, 2013 — PAGE 11

Bison have mixed results before break The North Iowa Bison added a win and a loss in their final two basketball games before the Christmas break. The boys traveled to Clarion on Saturday, Dec. 14, where they held an early lead over Clarion-Goldfield to pick up a 48-36 win in non-conference play. Tate Corporon posted a gamehigh 25 points, followed by Derek Yegge with seven and Trevor Aukes with six. Corporon and Dylan Voortmann each totaled five rebounds, Corporon had six blocks, and Yegge had four steals. “One good thing about a game on Saturday after a Friday loss is that you don’t have the whole weekend to dwell on it,� said Bison Head Coach Chad Hinders, referring to his team’s loss to Forest City the night before. “Our focus turned to Clarion Goldfield. We did not know a lot about the Cowboys because their lineup changed totally from last year, too.

“Fortunately, we were able to run through our offense and get a lot of good looks in the paint,� said Hinders. “This allowed us to build a ten point cushion after the first period. The Cowboys exclusively played man-to-man defense, and we were able to put in a few of our old back cut plays that got Tate open for a lob dunk and Derek an easy put in. This put us up 15, and also this made us relax a bit, and they were able to make a run at us to end the half.� The Bison led 27-18 at the break. “From there, it was just a game management exercise, feed the ball inside to Tate and make free throws,� said Hinders. “Tonight we were able to get the ball inside to Tate, and he was strong with the ball and finished strong to the goal. Also, it was a total team defensive effort. Anytime you can hold an opponent to below 40 points is a plus. It takes the pressure off of the offense and lets us dictate what we need to do to close out the

Wrestlers notch two wins at home The Forest City Indians picked up a pair of victories last Tuesday night, Dec. 17 in Forest City, as they hosted Central Springs and GarnerHayfield Ventura. The Indians faced the Central Springs Panthers for their first dual of the evening, which came down to the final pairing. Beau Sorenson defeated Kegen Fingalsen 6-4 in a sudden victory at 160 pounds to secure the win for the Indians, 39-34. Forest City won all but three of their matches with the GHV Cardinals to win their second dual of the night, 57-18. The Indians totaled 10 pins for the night, including two each from Tyler Putney and Andrew Mettry. Forest City 39 Central Springs 34 170-Cameron Moorehead (CS) maj. dec. Noah Paulson, 11-0. 182Jake Staudt (FC) pinned Jacob Shafer, 1:53. 195-Nick Miller (CS) dec. Tyler Prescott, 6-4. 220-Alex Paulson (FC) won by forfeit. 285-Tyler Putney (FC) pinned Tommy Dalton, 2:43. 106-Coleman Waters won by forfeit. 113-Andrew Mettry (FC) pinned Caileb Pate, 2:30. 120-Matthew McDonough (CS) pinned Samuel Swanson, 2:26. 126-JD

Bison League December 16, 2013 W L K & H Coop Oil 75 2 5 Pete’s Plumbing 65 35 Timber Tree Service 57 43 Lake Mills Motel 46½ 53½ Bison Graphics/ AJ Em 44½ 55½ Ollenburg Motors 39 61 Ron’s Electric 39 61 Berggren Seeds 29 65 Highs Posted: team game, Ollenburg Motors (675), team series, Timber Tree Service (1920), ind. game, Larry Blomster (268), ind. series, Eric Knudson (702)

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game.� North Iowa 16 11 11 10 48 Clarion 6 12 10 8 36 The Bison came up short in their last match before the break, as they fell 59-55 in a close contest at Newman Catholic on Tuesday, Dec. 17. “Tonight, we really clicked offensively in the early stages of the game,� said Hinders. “We were getting good ball movement on the perimeter, and the posts were flashing to open areas. It was not the same story on defense, as Newman Catholic was also able to get open looks

and really beat us to the ball. When we did force missed shots, they were able to get the offensive rebound and score off of them. “The second and third quarters were our downfall, as we were outscored 26-20 in those periods,� said Hinders. “Similar to Lake Mills, we had a run that put us ahead by one, but it just seems like we expend so much to get back to even that we don’t have the little extra to keep with it. Newman then went on a little run to get up by seven. We gave a valiant effort to the end, but it just

December 19, 2013 W L Stateline Coop 88½ 46½ Nick’s Auto Body 88 50 Murra Hardware 70½ 64½ Buffalo Lanes 70 68 Bank Plus 68 61 Ag Performance 66 72 Lofstrom Seeds 66 72 BYE 26 106 Highs Posted: team game, Ag Performance (914), team series, Ag Performance (2559), ind. game, Joe Knudson (278), ind. series, Steve Anderson (678)

Twin City League December 19, 2013 W Stateline Coop 107½ Nick’s Auto Body 102 Lofstrom Seeds 85 Ag Performance 83 Bank Plus 77 Murra Hardware 76½ Buffalo Lanes 74 BYE 30 Highs Posted: team Stateline Coop (885), team Stateline Coop (2363), ind. Jeremy Smith (265), ind. Jeremy Smith (694)

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of our passes are just too long, or we are trying to force it in between too many hands. We have flaws, but these are correctable. We just need to use the time now to work on the situations of the game that are giving us problems, talk them out, learn from mistakes, and execute better offensively and defensively.� The Bison are scheduled to return to the court on Tuesday, Jan. 7, with an away game at Garner-Hayfield/ Ventura. Newman 20 13 13 13 59 North Iowa 18 11 9 17 55

Ladies outlast Forest City The Lady Bison hosted their first conference match of the basketball season on Friday, Dec. 13, when they defeated the Forest City Indians 47-42 after a big first half. “Games with Forest City are usually very exciting, and this game had plenty of excitement,� said Lady Bison Head Coach Rob Riedinger.

“We had an outstanding first half of play, with Krista leading the way as we built a 35-18 halftime lead. “Things began to unravel in the third quarter, as we struggled to handle Forest City’s pressure and thus allowed them to get back into the game. I was pleased with our resolve and fight as the girl’s worked very

hard in the final minutes to preserve this victory,� said Riedinger. North Iowa had three scorers in the double figures, including Paige Hassebroek with 14 points, Krista Hovland 13 and Rebecca Murray 10. Hovland led in rebounds with 11, followed by Murray with eight and Hassebroek with six.

Beau Sorenson defeated Kegen Fingalsen of Central Springs in a sudden victory to secure a win for the Indians last Tuesday night.

Krista Hovland goes up for two points in the Lady Bison’s win over Forest City on Friday, Dec. 13 in Buffalo Center.

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wasn’t enough.� Yegge tied Newman’s Joey Verstegen for the game high of 20 points, followed by Corporon and Voortmann with 12 each. Austin Paden and Corporon each had four rebounds. Voortmann had four assists and three steals, and Corporon had three blocks. “We are doing a lot of things correctly, but we need to take better care of the basketball and understand game management,� added Coach Hinders. “We are trying to stress value each possession. Some

“Rachel [Boekelman] had her best defensive game to date, and Kayla [Stelter] played outstanding in the final minutes to help preserve this win,� said Riedinger. “With all that said, poor free throw shooting in the final quarter made this game far more exciting than necessary.� North Iowa 15 20 2 10 47 Forest City 8 10 14 10 42

Derek Yegge looks to set up a scoring opportunity for the Bison during their game against Forest City on Friday, Dec. 13.

Tyler Putney took just over a minute to pin Brady Baker of Garner-Hayfield/Ventura last Tuesday, Dec. 17 in Forest City. Putney also pinned Central Springs’ Tommy Dalton to go undefeated that night. Tristan Boehm tries to bring GHV’s A.J. Arnold to the mat on his way to an 11-6 decision last Tuesday, Dec. 17 in Forest City.

Indians take second at Martin Invitational The Forest City Indians had five champions as they took second place at the Martin Invitational Wrestling Tournament in Algona on Saturday, Dec. 14. Spencer won the tournament with 258 points, followed by Forest City with 207, Algona 175.5, Sheldon 96, West Hancock 83 and Eagle Grove 71. First place finishers for the Indians included Andrew Mettry (106), Pierce Gelhaus (120), Beau Sorenson (160), Alex Paulson (220) and

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Chris and Susan Jensen took third place in this year’s Christmas Lighting Contest in Buffalo Center. Their home is located northwest of town at 2309 440th St. Mura Hardware will present the Jensens with a $50 prize for their efforts.

Giving Tree brightens Christmas for 30 local families

George and Gwen Good were the third place winners of $50 in the Lakota Holiday Lights Contest. Their home is located at 402 Smith St.

Farmers Trust & Savings Bank celebrates 100 years in 2014 continued from page 1

The Heartwarmers Quilt Guild donated two children’s quilts to the local Giving Tree project this year. Presenting the quilts to project coordinator Jo Steffensen, center, are guild members Sher Blomster, left, and Lynn Hassebroek.

The Nutrition Class at North Iowa High School prepared 30 trays of cookies to be distributed to this year’s Giving Tree families. From left are: Mr. Levi Judge, Kayla Stelter, Alyssa Swearingen and Madi Stenersen.

Buffalo Center’s Giving Tree project is helping 30 local families have a Merry Christmas this year. Volunteers were busy packing gifts for the families, which include 72 kids, on Tuesday morning, Dec. 17, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Front from left are: Eleanor Murray, Becky Beenken, Jo Steffensen, Claire Rustemier and Diana Kramersmeier. Middle row: Betsy Goetz, Marilee Siemens, Helen Rossmiller, Phyllis Shortenhaus, Jane Abels, Sandy Bashans, Molly Gerzema, Aaron Embrock and Jami Goetz. Back row: Sue Embrock, Julie Jensen, Sue Kiewiet, Carolyn Sullivan, Jill Berschman, Randy Goetz and Dale Kramersmeier.

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