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2013 – A Year in Review January

Weaver’s wins business decorating contest

Weaver’s Leather Store is the winner of the inaugural Christmas window decorating contest for Buffalo Center businesses, which was organized this year by North Iowa Betterment. Participating business placed boxes at Johnson’s Food Center, and the public voted for their favorite displays by filling the boxes with items for the local food pantry. Weaver’s collected the most votes for their display, which included decorated windows and Christmas music playing on Main Street.

Christmas lighting winners claim cash prizes After narrowing down a field of 29 applicants, the Buffalo Center City Council hired a new police officer at its monthly meeting last Wednesday, Jan. 9. Matthew Holmquist, 23, of Oakland, MN, has accepted the full time position with the Buffalo Center Police Department and will begin his work here February 1.

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Bruce Venteicher, right, presented Cody Smidt with a football signed by the 2012 Minnesota Vikings for his 11th birthday last Tuesday, Jan. 8. The ball was originally meant to replace another autographed ball, also being held by Cody, which was stolen and then recovered along with the Smidt family’s car. There are only a few days left to grab a bite to eat at B.C. Restaurant, as owner Rochelle Wickwire has announced that she is closing her establishment. Wickwire says her last day of business will be Tuesday, Jan. 29, with an auction taking place Saturday, Feb. 16. The most dramatic phase of construction thus far got underway last week at the site of the new tornado safe room in Buffalo Center. Wells Concrete from Wells, MN, is using a massive crane to install the precast concrete walls and ceiling of the safe room building, which is designed to withstand an F4 tornado with 250 mile per hour winds.

Elroy and Mary Lee Lowe won $100 from Farmers Trust and Savings Bank as the first place winners of Buffalo Center’s annual Christmas Lighting Contest. FTSB’s Mike Kettwick, right, presented the cash prize to the Lowes, who live at 205 4th Ave. NW.

Krista Hovland goes up for a shot in the Lady Bison’s match with West Hancock last Tuesday, Jan. 29 in Buffalo Center. The Lady Bison head into their final match of the conference basketball season this week to settle a three way tie for second place in the NIC.

Bob and Connie Anderson of 101 4th St. NE in Buffalo Center were the second place winners of NIB’s Christmas Lighting Contest this holiday season. They received a check for $75 from Weaver’s Leather Store, which was presented by Julie Weaver, right. Helping the Andersons pick up their prize was their granddaughter, Lily Winter. Susan Jensen, left, accepts a $50 check from Nicky Baumann of Murra Hardware for placing second in North Iowa Betterment’s Christmas Lighting Contest for Buffalo Center. The Jensens’ home can be seen at 2309 440th St., northwest of town just off the two-mile blacktop.

The 52nd Annual Buffalo Center USBC Bowling Association Tournament was held January 7-13 at Buffalo Lanes, where the Buffalo Lanes team won the four-man championship. From left are: Doug Aukes, Denny Meinders, Duane Hinz and Ed Droessler.

Three-month-old Brayden Berggren is the winner of this year’s Valentine’s Day Sweetheart Sweepstakes, after his sponsor, Berggren Seeds, was the first entry selected by random drawing last Wednesday, Feb. 6 at the Buffalo Center Tribune. The Buffalo Center Volunteer Fire Department is ready for anything after updating its vehicle fleet with a new equipment truck. The department recently purchased a 2003 Ford F-550 truck to replace its old 1988 equipment van, which was acquired in 1999. An excellent season of Lady Bison Basketball ended all too soon last Tuesday, as Northwood-Kensett defeated

North Iowa 42-34 in Buffalo Center. The Lady Bison, who went 9-14 last year, finished this season with an overall record of 17-6. Scott Norstrud officiated his final game last Thursday, Feb. 14, as he capped off 34 years as a referee in the same gymnasium where he got his start. Jenna Koppen and Derek Yegge were crowned Queen and King of the annual FFA/FCCLA Sweetheart Dance at North Iowa High School last Saturday, Feb. 16. Buffalo Center Police Chief Matt Holmquist brought along his family as he signed his Oath of Office during the Buffalo Center City Council meeting last Wednesday, Feb. 13.

March LEFT: The stars of Footloose at North Iowa High School this spring include, front from left: Jenna Schutter and Brandon Willmert as Vi and Reverend Shaw Moore. In back are Kory Hobbs, who plays Ren McCormack, and Morgan Kahler as Ariel, the Moores’ daughter. The North Iowa Community School District plans to cut property taxes for the third year in a row. The School Board will hold a public meeting next Monday, March 11 for a proposed budget, which calls for $1 reduction in the tax rate. After several years of planning, the Thompson Public Library will ficontinued on page 10

OPINION

10 Years Ago Tribune Files of Wednesday, January 1, 2004 Three Buffalo Center Councilmen and Mayor Reinert Levik accepted the Oath of Office which was administered by Buffalo Center City Clerk Deb Jensvold Wednesday evening, December 17 at City Hall during the regular meeting of the City Council. Tim Heitland, Marty Schaefer and Larry Gray were elected to office. “The Love of Learning� is the title for the bronze statue that will be installed at the North Iowa Community School’s 2003 building. Joey Goetz, two-year-old son of Randy and Betsy Goetz, rural

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Buffalo Center is the winner of the John Deere 3-Wheeler with Dump Box donated by Ernie Williams John Deere store in Buffalo Center. 20 Years Ago Tribune Files of Thursday, December 30, 1993 People driving in to Buffalo Center Friday night were pleasantly surprised by the beautiful sight of luminaries – some 218 of them which lined Buffalo Center’s business thoroughfare from Highway 9 north to 3rd Avenue. The white sacks anchored with sand and containing white candles had been set in place by members of the youth group from the First Congregational Church. The significance to viewers is that the “Light� had come into the world in the Person of God’s Son, Jesus Christ. 30 Years Ago Tribune Files of Thursday, December 29, 1983 A second holiday storm of major proportion roared through the upper Midwest over the Christmas holiday. Saturday, December 24, dawned with bitter cold temperatures down to 20 degrees below zero, with strong gusty winds. Reports urge Iowans to prepare for another period of sub-zero temperatures as 1983 draws to a close. Drive carefully when snow plows are clearing the roads and the extra time you take may prevent an accident. 40 Years Ago Tribune Files of Thursday, January 3, 1974 Airman Craig Carson has been assigned to Lowry AFB Colorado after completing Air Force Basic Training. He has been assigned for Specialized Training in the Supply Field. Basketball practice for the Bison and Bisonettes resumed December 31 after a holiday lay-off due to the energy crises. 50 Years Ago Tribune Files of Thursday, January 2, 1964 George Beaving, owner of Beaving’s Ben Franklin Store, announced his retirement with the sale of his store on January 1, 1964. He has owned the sore since 1949, and prior to this he was employed as a salesman for Costigan Chevrolet for many years. The grand prize winner of the Rexall contest held at Miller Pharmacy was Cynthia Sue Weaver who won the Columbia “Thunderbolt� girl’s bicycle. She is the daughter of Larry and Barb Weaver.

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SOCIETY

The many sounds of Jordan Mayland By Joe Lawler Editor’s note: The following article was published in the December 4, 2013 edition of Juice – a publication of the Des Moines Register. Jordan Mayland is a 2000 graduate of North Iowa High School and the son of Cheri Mayland of Buffalo Center. Jordan now resides in Des Moines. You could assemble a band using just Jordan Mayland. The 32-year-old musician plays guitar and sings in Volcano Boys. He plays keyboard and sings in Jordan Mayland and the Thermal Detonators. He drums for the Wheelers. He makes electronic music with Tires. He’s not currently playing bass for anyone, but he did play that instrument with Nuclear Rodeo. In fact, Mayland’s Thermal Detonators group started as a oneman recording project with Mayland playing every part. That’s the case for the project’s first EP and upcoming full-length, “I Wrote It all Down.� But despite the album not coming out until later this month, Mayland is getting ready to head back into the studio next month with the musicians he’s been playing with at Thermal Detonators’ live shows. “When I started getting together with the actual members of the Thermal Detonators, we started working on new material,� Mayland said. “It’s interesting hearing my songs put together as a full band versus me being a control freak and playing every song myself. There are certain things I like about playing every instrument on an album, but there’s something about the dynamic of having different human beings playing those parts.� Starting with the Carpet Mayland’s first band, Keepers of the Carpet, arrived onto the local music scene pretty much fully formed. Keepers were known as an Ames band, where bands often spring up as college students move to town and start playing together. But Mayland’s band started out in Buffalo Center, located in the northernmost row of counties in Iowa. Mayland and his friends founded the band while still in high school. The reason: there wasn’t a lot to do in the 900-person town. “I think just because it was a small town, we had to make our own fun and make our own opportunities,� Mayland said. Soon after, Keepers of the Carpet were performing at prom, playing at the Deep Muck Big Rake festival in neighboring Rake and pretty much anywhere else they could. There were no big shows coming to Buffalo Center, so Mayland’s band became the big show. The band’s Ames affiliation came when bassist Zack Smith moved to the city to attend Iowa State. Soon the band was playing regular gigs there, with the rest of the band commuting from Buffalo Center and Pella, where Mayland was studying music at Central College. In Ames, the Keepers competed in a VEISHEA battle of the bands against Pookey Bleum. Pookey won and Keepers lost, but Pookey Bleum band members Patrick Fleming and Aaron Hefley ended up signing Keepers to their label, Bi-Fi Records.

“Jordan has a musical mind like I had never seen before,� Fleming said. “His own songs are fantastic, but he can do any style. He could be in a metal band, or a Weezer-style pop band or a jazz group. He’s one step ahead of everyone else in the studio. He already hears all the parts in his head.� Chris Ford first became aware of Mayland’s music as a fan. In July, Maximum Ames Records, which Ford co-founded, released a selftitled album by the Wheelers. “He’s definitely one of the most valuable musical entities in Iowa, both in terms of output and his contributions to other bands,� Ford said. “He’s setting the bar high in terms of musicianship and songwriting.� A man of many bands Mayland said playing in as many bands as he does can get chaotic. At the moment the Thermal Detonators are the most active, but next month Volcano Boys will return to performing live regularly. He practices with Volcano Boys on Tuesday nights and Wednesdays drives up to Ames to teach music students and then practice with the Thermal Detonators. The Wheelers recently got done with a fall tour, so are taking some time off. Tires released an EP earlier this year and will be working on new music soon. Mantis Pincers, a band Mayland plays synthesizer for, might also be getting back together soon. “There’s got to be some sort of balance between my life and being a musician,� Mayland said of a realization he had recently. “But something can come up or there will be a last-minute gig and suddenly I don’t have a weekend anymore.� But the bands all offer Mayland something different. He describes the music of the Thermal Detonators as being more classical- and jazzinspired, with pop elements. Volcano Boys is more straightforward rock and Tires’ sound borders on punk. With Tires, Mayland gets to experiment in electronic with his Tires and TD bandmate and friend Phil Young driving most of the music. “Luckily they’re all so different and I get to play different instruments in each one. It’s like I get to wear a different face for each. When I want to be more of a drummer or singer or synth player, I get to play all those roles,� Mayland said. “I think I would get bored with one band; I’m pretty ADD. I just want to keep pushing myself to prove it to me and keep myself focused and on my toes.� Mayland wants 2014 to be his year, with new music coming from the Thermal Detonators, Volcano Boys and maybe a few other projects if things work out. While he describes himself as ADD, at the moment Mayland also seems driven. “I think I’m convincing myself to stay busy with my passion, rather than dilly dally around with it,� Mayland said. “I am going to go all out, not just this year, but for the next couple years, releasing as much music as I can. “I write so much and the songs get piled up that by the time I get with a band I don’t remember how to play them or I’ve lost the original spark. “So I’m trying to capture what I

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Saturday, January 4: Wrestling-Webster City Duals, Webster City, 10:00 a.m. Monday, January 6: North Iowa Food for Families Food Pantry Open, Buffalo Plaza, 2-5 p.m. Tuesday, January 7: JV/V G/B BB @ Garner, 4:00 p.m. JV/V Wr @ Nashua, 6:00 p.m.

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I can say I did it and don’t need to obsess about it anymore. If I owe it to myself, I’m just going to do it.� Copyright 2013, printed with permission by The Des Moines Register.

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. Girls Club - 3rd-5th grade, HTC, 2:15 - 4 p.m. January 18 NIB Youth Basketball Tournaments-4th-8th grades, North Iowa High School, TBD 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. January 27 NIB meeting, HTC, 7 p.m. March 2 Annual Waffle Feed, Buffalo Center Fire Station, 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Happy New Year from all of us here at TMNH. James Armstrong with Santa Claus Paul Armstrong.

Gale Newton and Santa Claus enjoying our resident Christmas party.

Buffalo Center deadline is Friday Noon. The Grant Gleaners met on Sunday, December 16. There were 21 members present. Christmas games were played and there was a gift exchange. Megan Moklestad, Secretary

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CONGREGATE MEALS Monday, January 6: Crunchy Baked Fish, Tarter Sauce, Sweet Potato Wedges, Creamed Peas, Orange/Banana/ Pineapple Tuesday, January 7: Swedish Meatballs, Baked Potato w/Sour Cream, Harvard Beets, Mixed Fruits Wednesday, January 8: Turkey Tetrazzini, Garden Beans, Hot Fruit Compote, WW Roll Thursday, January 9: Chili, Crackers, Lettuce Salad, Red Mandarin Orange Jell-O Friday, January 10: Scalloped Potatoes and Ham, California Blend, Cranberry Pear Crisp Please RSVP for a meal by 6:00 p.m. the night before by calling 5622495, and leave a message on the answering machine.

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. Sunday, January 5: 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. --------------------------------------IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH Rural Titonka Wednesday, January 1: No Confirmation No WOW Sunday, January 5: Dave Rasmussen Worship at St. John’s, 8:30 a.m. Immanuel Sunday School, 8:50 a.m. Fellowship at St. John’s, 9:30 a.m. Worship at St. John’s, 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 7: St. John’s WELCA Bible Study, 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 8: Confirmation at Immanuel, 6:00 p.m. WOW for kids at St. John’s, 6:30 p.m. Parish 3 Council Meeting at Immanuel, 7:00 p.m. --------------------------------------RAMSEY REFORMED CHURCH Titonka, Iowa Pastor Perry DeGroot Saturday, January 4: Community Men’s Bible Study, 6:00 a.m. Sunday, January 5: 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, January 1: No Confirmation No WOW Sunday, January 5: Dave Rasmussen Worship at St. John’s, 8:30 a.m. Immanuel Sunday School, 8:50 a.m. Fellowship at St. John’s, 9:30 a.m. Worship at St. John’s, 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 7: St. John’s WELCA Bible Study, 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 8: Confirmation at Immanuel, 6:00 p.m. WOW for kids at St. John’s, 6:30 p.m. Parish 3 Council Meeting at Immanuel, 7:00 p.m. --------------------------------------ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH Lakota, Iowa Pastor Lynn Noel

Sunday, January 5: Worship Service, 8:45 a.m. --------------------------------------SOLID ROCK MINISTRIES 3024 - 360th St., Buffalo Center Pastor Van Davis Friday, January 3: 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, January 1: Happy New Year - No Bible Study Sunday, December 29: Sunday Worship, 10:15 a.m. Fellowship and Coffee, 11:15 a.m. --------------------------------------UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Thompson, Iowa Pastor Deb Devine Wednesday, January 1: Happy New Year - No Bible Study Sunday, January 5: Sunday Worship, 8:30 a.m. Fellowship and Coffee, 9:30 a.m. --------------------------------------ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH Rake, Iowa Terry Mahnke, Pastor Sunday, January 5: Worship w/Communion, 9:30 a.m. Monday, January 6: WELCA meeting, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 7: Trustees, 6:00 p.m. W & PL, 6:30 p.m. Deacons, 7:00 p.m.

Many members of the North Iowa High School chorus donned holiday head gear as they sang “Getting’ in the Mood (for Christmas)� to cap off the NIHS Holiday Music Concert held Thursday, Dec. 19 in the high school auditorium.

The North Iowa jazz band was busy week ahead of Christmas, with performances at the Senior Citizen Meal on Tuesday, Dec. 17 and the North Iowa High School Holiday Concert on Thursday, Dec. 19. Jazz band members include Megan Moklestad, Kayla Limberg, Zach Dirksen, Connor Smith, Aaron Embrock, Lexis Julsrud-Wertjes, Dakota Brass, Sam Hassebroek, Noah Melz, Daniel Miller, Jamie Goetz, Freddie Eden and Caleb Ricke.

Students salute senior citizens

A crowd of about 130 people ages 55 and up came out to the Heritage Town Center on Tuesday, Dec. 17, to enjoy breakfast and entertainment at a meal hosted by the North Iowa High School student council. Performers throughout the morning included Makeila Shortenhaus, Cassidy Sachs, Chloe Enright, Natalie Dirksen, Dakota Brass, Zac Dirksen, the North Iowa Jazz Band and the student council.

Shelby Berte, left, and Ashley Huntington serve drinks to the guests at the student council’s annual appreciation meal for local senior citizens.

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Obituaries Adolph “Junior� Poppe

Jennifer Boyken

Rodney Dale Bowers

Adolph “Juniorâ€? Poppe, 86, of Lakota, died Friday, December 20, Adolph “Juniorâ€? Poppe at the Heritage Nursing Home in Bancroft. A funeral service was held on Monday, December 23, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Lakota, with Reverend Lynn J. Noel officiating. Burial was in St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery in Lakota. In lieu of thank-you cards, a bench in his memory will be donated to the Iowa State Fair Campground. Adolph Junior Poppe was born March 4, 1927, on the family farm north of Lakota to Carolina (Christ) and Adolph Dietrich Poppe. He was baptized at St. Paul Lutheran 1927-2013 Church in Lakota on April 3, 1927, Services: and was confirmed there on June 1, A funeral service was held 1941. Junior attended Lakota Public on Monday, December 23, at High School until the eigth grade, 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran when he left school to help with the Church in Lakota. farming upon his father’s illness. He Burial was in St. Paul Lutheran graduated with a GED diploma in Cemetery in Lakota. 1969. www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com On March 12, 1950, he was united in marriage to Geneva Hans at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Lakota. After his marriage, he farmed the family farm until he retired in 1989 and moved from the farm into town. Junior drove and delivered Winnebago motor homes with Geneva for 25 years. They drove from coast to coast, including Alaska three times together. He enjoyed fishing, visiting with friends and relatives, and playing cards. He always looked forward to camping at the Iowa State Fair, which he did for 65 consecutive years with his family. He loved being with his family, spending time with grandkids and great-grandkids, and attending all of their activities. Junior was active on numerous committees; ASCS, Farm Bureau, Church Council, and the School Board. Additionally, Junior enjoyed the companionship of man’s best friend, his dogs. Junior always welcomed many people into his heart and home, whether they were relatives or strangers. They came for supper and became treasured members of the family. Junior is survived by: his wife, Geneva, of 63 years; two daughters, Zada (Marcus) Valvick of Lakota, and Annette (Arlyn) Valvick of Swea City; his seven jewels, Prentice (Chastity) Valvick, Jordan (Ashley) Valvick, Alicia Valvick (fiancĂŠe Dereck Walterman), Brittany Valvick, MiKayla Valvick, Genna Valvick, and Alexis Valvick; as well as four great-grandchildren, Vance, Bliss, Alexandria, and Zaelee. He was preceded in death by: his parents; and three sisters, Meta Sleper, Katherine Goetz, and Elnora Mayne. Oakcrest Funeral Services of Bancroft assisted the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be made to www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com

Jennifer Boyken, 41, died Sunday, December 22, 2013, at her residence Jennifer Boyken in Titonka. Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 28, at the Good Hope Lutheran Church in Titonka, with Reverend Tom Hunt officiating. Burial was in the Good Hope Lutheran Cemetery. Jennifer Rebecca Boyken was born June 8, 1972, in Aurora, IL, the daughter of Robert and Kathleen (Fox) Carden, Sr. She grew up in Oswego, where she also attended school, and in 1991 graduated from the Oswego High School. Jennifer went on to attend Iowa State University in Ames and later obtained 1972-2013 her Associate Degree in Nursing from Services: Iowa Lakes Community College. Funeral services were held On November 7, 1993, Jennifer at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, was united in marriage to Aaron December 28, at the Good Hope Boyken in Ames. After their Lutheran Church in Titonka. marriage, they lived in Ames before Burial was in the Good Hope moving to Titonka in 1996. Jennifer Lutheran Cemetery. worked as a nurse at the Titonka www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com Care Center and for the last 13 years has also worked as an EMT on the Titonka Ambulance Service. Jennifer enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, working with the ambulance crew and attending Iowa State Cyclone football games. She was a member of the Good Hope Lutheran Church, where in the past, she had served as a Sunday School teacher. She is survived by: her husband, Aaron Boyken; children, Rebecca, William and Robert Boyken, all of Titonka; parents, Robert and Kathleen Carden, Sr. of Lampe, MI; siblings, Brian and Holly Bellie of Downers Grove, IL and Robert Carden, Jr. of Crystal Lake, IL; mother and father-inlaw, Allan and Joy Boyken of Titonka; brothers-in-law, Marshall and Miya Boyken of Tulsa, OK and Lucas and Sheri Boyken of Goldfield; nieces and nephews, Marissa, Erin, Alan Bellie, Kevin Carden-Landa, Adam, Lily, Ava, Jaden and Alec Boyken. She was preceded in death by her maternal and paternal grandparents. Oakcrest Funeral Services assisted the family with arrangements. Condolences may be left at www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com

Rodney Dale Bowers died early Saturday morning, December 21, Rodney Dale Bowers 2013 at the age of 43. Rodney was born on August 9, 1970 in Britt, to Darvin and Ronna (Siehlmann) Bowers. Rod grew up on the family farm and was baptized and confirmed at Ramsey Reformed Church. He graduated from Algona High School in 1990 and continued to reside in Titonka. Rod enjoyed working outdoors as a groundskeeper and detailing vehicles, especially his own. He was an all- around handy man and enjoyed being his own boss. Left to mourn his passing 1970-2013 include: his mother, Ronna Bowers of Titonka; sisters, Barb and husband Doug Murra of Buffalo Center, Sharla Krein of Crystal Lake, Brenda and husband Jeff Strucki of Woden, Kathy Kurtzleben of Woden; and one brother Michael and wife Annie of Titonka; as well as many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by: his father, Darvin; nephews Cory and Kevin; and his grandparents.

Estate planning help available 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 Uni-

versity Extension Farm Agribusiness 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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with energy-efficient ones, making sure you turn off appliances that aren’t being used, or committing yourself to keeping your car tuned up this year, all save energy and natural resources; but they will also save you money. Maybe, as the new year begins, you could simply resolve to enjoy what nature has to offer. You could take more walks at sunrise or sunset, learn how to identify your local birds, or decide to take up a new outdoor hobby such as photography, fishing, canoeing, snowshoeing, or cross-country skiing. These are all relaxing ways to enjoy the outdoors, but could also provide some simple exercise. So, as the new year begins, think of things you might want to do differently in the coming year. But, try to make resolutions that will not only improve your own life, but also the world we all live in. By doing that, we can all use our New Year’s resolutions to help make our planet a better place in 2014!

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NEWS/LEGALS North Iowa entertains for the holidays

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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 Raymond G. Aukes, 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 executers 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 E. 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: 8th day of Janurary, 2014. Published in the Buffalo Center Tribune on Wednesday, Janurary 1, 2014 and, Janurary 18, 2014.

Notice ORIGINAL NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, vs. DIANE E. WYANT; CURTIS G. WYANT; and PARTIES IN POSSESSION, Defendants. IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR WINNEBAGO COUNTY EQUITY NO. EQCV017438 To the above-named Defendants: Diane E. Wyant and Curtis G. Wyant You are notified there was on November 19, 2013 filed in the Office of the Clerk of the above-named Court a Foreclosure Petition, which prays for foreclosure of a mortgage in favor of the Plaintiff on the property described herein and judgment in rem in the amount of $89,640.97 plus interest at the rate of 7.43% per annum from April 1, 2013, such amount equaling $18.25 per day, the costs of the action including title costs of $225.00, and reasonable attorney fees and that said sums be declared a lien upon the following-described premises from September 28, 2007, located in Winnebago County, Iowa, to-wit: A parcel of land located in part of the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (NE Âź SW Âź) Section Twenty-Four (24); Township Ninety-Eight North (T 98 N); Range Twenty-Three West (R 23 W) of the Fifth Principal Meridian, Winnebago County, Iowa, described as follows: Commencing at the Northeast Corner (Center Section) of said Northeast Quarter Southwest Quarter Section 24, Township 98, Range 23; thence South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West along the North line of said Northeast Quarter Southwest Quarter, 125.00 feet to the Point of Beginning (P.O.B.); thence South 0 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East, 330.00 feet; thence South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West, 250.00 feet; thence North 0 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West, 330.00 feet to said North line; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 Seconds East along said North line, 250.00 feet to the Point of Beginning; situated in Winnebago County in the State of Iowa. that the mortgage on the above-described real estate be foreclosed, that a special execution issue for the sale of as much of the mortgaged premises as is necessary to satisfy the judgment and for other relief as the Court may deem just and equitable. The attorney

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.

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The Forest City Indians tallied 165 points as they claimed second place at the North Polk Comet Invitational on Saturday, Dec. 21. PCM won the meet with a score of 175, followed by Forest City 165, Hudson 163, Boone 125, Panorama 122, BCLUW 120, WoodwardGranger 67, Carlisle 65 and Clarke 65. Andrew Mettry (106) was the Indians’ lone champion for the day, recording two pins and a major decision as he scored 25 points and improved to a 17-0 record for the year. In second were Beau Sorenson (170) with 20 points, Jake Staudt (182) with 18 points, Tyler Prescott (195) with 18 points, Alex Paulson (220) with 19.5 points, and Tyler Putney (285) with 20 points. Sorenson and Putney had two pins each. Third place finishers were Pierce Gelhaus (120) with 16.5 points and Tristan Boehm (138) with 14 points. Maverick Freerksen (132) placed fourth with nine points, and Jeff Anderson (152) took sixth with five points. Not placing were Samuel Swanson (113), Austin Lewis (145) and Noah Paulson (160). 106-Andrew Mettry Quarterfinal: Mettry pinned Jordan Watts (Carlisle), 0:46. Semifinal: Mettry maj. dec. Chase Erickson (NP), 13-2. 1st Place Match: Mettry pinned Jacob Schares (H), 1:32 113-Samuel Swanson Quarterfinal: Jacob Hennick (CMB) pinned Swanson, 1:08. Cons. Round 1: Landon Spurgin (Clarke) dec. Swanson, 14-9. 120-Pierce Gelhaus Quarterfinal: Gelhaus tech fall over Kenny McCaughey (Carlisle), 2:58 (15-0). Semifinal: Taylan Entriken (H) dec. Gelhaus, 8-5. Cons. Semi: Gelhaus pinned Garrett DeYoung (P), 5:43. 3rd Place Match: Gelhaus maj. dec. Micah Dorow (BCLUW), 11-1. 132-Maverick Freerksen Quarterfinal: Matt Chizek (PCM) maj. dec. Freerksen, 12-4. Cons. Round 1: Freerksen dec. Josh Keubler (WG), 10-3. Cons. Semi: Freerksen dec. Hunter Simmons (P), 11-10. 3rd Place Match: Mitch Miller (BCLUW) maj. dec. Freerksen, 11-3. 138-Tristan Boehm Quarterfinal: Boehm pinned Junior Morales (Clarke), 0:59. Semifinal: Ryan Finn (H) pinined Boehm, 5:40. Cons. Semi: Boehm dec. Jack

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The North Iowa seventh and eighth grade boys had a rough start to December when they returned to the basketball court, but the seventh graders picked up their first win to boost their morale. The boys traveled to Forest City on Monday, Dec. 2, where the seventh graders fell 44-8. “Despite the overwhelming loss, I saw a few players turn the corner on defense and understand the game like they hadn’t before, which is always a good thing to see,� said Coach Thomas Ullmann. “Due to illness, we were down to only five seventh graders, but they played hard and finished the game out with a few sub minutes from some eighth graders.� The eighth grade boys lost their games to the Indians as well, as they

ber two bowler for the girls, scoring 166 and 202 for a 368 total, which marked her personal best game and series of the year. Next up was Chelsey Roth, who also had had a personal best game and series as she scored 146 and 144 for a total of 290. Katie Stelter scored 226, and Megan Davis scored 225. “Katie works hard at her game and continues to improve,� said Aukes. “Bowling is a game of rhythm and timing, and Megan is improving on these fundamentals weekly.� The boys came in behind Forest

were outscored by a margin of 5218. Damon Olson and Nate Beenken each scored seven points for North Iowa, followed by Jordan Boekelman with four. “Today was downright embarrassing,� said Coach Jerad Grunzke. “We could not run a play; no one seemed to be on the same page. We committed ugly mistakes with three second violations, stepping out of bounds, picking up our dribbles for no apparent reason, and dribbling the ball off of our feet seemed to be a recurring theme. Things picked up for North Iowa the following afternoon, Dec. 3, when the Bison hosted West-Bend Mallard. The seventh graders won their first game of the season, as they topped the Wolverines 22-21. “They showed heart and determination and

Santa had many gifts for lucky kids who visited him at the Santa House at the North Iowa Betterment office this Christmas. Prize winners of this year’s Santa House drawings included: Under one year old: Brynlee Engelbarts, Jordy Judge, Jenna Venteicher and Mason Bragg. One year old: Calvin Nelson, Jack Duve, Louie Long, Abbie Askildson and Rowan Wirtjes. Two years old: Maci Jahnke and Lily Winter. Three years old: Hayden Henn, Camden Koppen and Bryn Rogstad. Four years old: Nora Blodgett, Vada Roberts, Colton Kiel, Cael Beckman, Reis Homsey and Jayden Enderson. Five years old: Braden Ullmann, JT Kelso, Hayden Larson, Brooklyn Price, Delayna Klukow, Mylie Hinders and Jenna Dontje. Seven years old: Caitlin Mitthun and Brendan Price. Eight years old: Tyler Ternes and Morgan Elwood. Nine years old: Kody Roth and Sierra Minnick. Winner of the John Deere bicycle from Ernie Williams was Andy Buchs.

The Lady Bison burst onto the court with a 23-8 first quarter at Newman Catholic on Tuesday, Dec. 17, as they defeated the Knights 67-58 in their final game before the Christmas break.

used that to come back in the fourth and hold on to their first victory of the season,� said Coach Grunzke, who was filling in for Coach Ullmann. “All players contributed in the win, which is exactly what was needed tonight.� The eighth graders put in a good effort as well but came up short in a 30-21 loss. Boekelman led the Bison with nine points, followed by Beenken with six, Olson four and Tristan Tabb two. “Today was a good game, and it seemed like we are starting to put everything together,� said Coach Grunzke. “Although we started off a little weak, the boys grew stronger and more confident as the game went on. This was a very aggressive game. Both teams were in foul trouble early and were in the bonus

Seven- through nine-year-olds who won gifts from Santa at the Santa House at North Iowa Betterment included, from left: Sierra Minnick, Brendan Price and Kody Roth.

Paige Hassebroek amassed 31 points for the Lady Bison, 16 of which came in the first quarter. Mica Johnson scored 17 points, followed by Rebecca Murray with seven, Krista Hovland six, Rachel Boekel-

round before the fourth period. If we can start to make our shots, we will be lethal.� The Bison hit the road again on Thursday, Dec. 5, to challenge Garner-Hayfield/Ventura. The seventh graders had a similar outcome to their first match with the Cardinals this season, as they lost 45-8. The eighth graders fared better in their rematch at Ventura, but they lost as well, 42-21. Boekelman scored eight points, followed by Beenken seven, Taylor Baumann four and Isaac Embrock two. “This was a tough loss,� said Coach Grunzke. “It seemed as if we were already beaten before the game even started. We had two players ineligible, which really hurt our team.�

Abbie Askildson, left, age one, and Lily Winter, age two, each won a doll in NIB’s Santa House drawings.

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man four and Kayla Stelter two. Hassebroek totaled 10 rebounds, followed by Murray with six. Boekelman had six steals, Johnson four and Murray three. The Lady Bison headed into the break undefeated in the North Iowa Conference with an overall record of 4-4. The ladies also played at Clarion-Goldfield on Saturday, Dec. 14, where they lost 54-42. Stats from that game were not available at press time. North Iowa 23 13 17 14 67 Newman 8 16 11 23 58

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City with a final score of 27722527. Spencer Armstrong had the high game and series for the Bison, scoring 211 and 216 for a 427 total. “He works hard at his game and can generate some spectator excitement,� said Coach Aukes. Noah Melz was next with a 381 series, followed by Cameron Roth 348, Josh Clarke with a personal best of 331 and Zach Dirksen 215. Coach Aukes says the boys improved their score in the baker games, but Forest City’s lead proved too much to overcome.

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AREA NEWS

2013 – A Year in Review March

Alicia Wirtjes showed that she’s adept with shears of all sizes as she sliced through the ribbon during a ribbon cutting ceremony at her new business, Simply U Salon, last Thursday, March 7. Alicia, front and center, was joined at the ceremony by numerous members of the Buffalo Center business community. continued from page 1 nally move into its new location this Saturday, March 9. Library Director Susan Shaw says this Wednesday, March 6, is the last day the library will be open in its current location.

The North Iowa Athletic Boosters will sponsor their inaugural Athletic Banquet on Saturday, Apr. 6, beginning at 6 p.m. at the Heritage Town Center. Everyone is invited to attend the event, which will feature a catered meal and motivational speaker Mike Isaacson.

April

May

Maria Mayland and Jami Goetz were the first couple to cross the stage during the North Iowa Prom Grand March held last Saturday, April 27, in the North Iowa Auditorium. “Could Not Ask for More� was the theme of this year’s prom, which featured a dinner and dance at the Branding Iron in Thompson and After Prom back at the school in Buffalo Center.

Thompson Public Library held a dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony at its new location Sunday, April 28. The library reopened in its new home at 102 Jackson St. this March, just down a block from its previous location next to the Thompson Fire Station.

The North Iowa Class of 2017 traveled to the nation’s capital last week during its Destination D.C. trip, which has become a tradition for the eighth grade classes at North Iowa. Taking part in a wreath laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, VA are North Iowa eighth graders, from left: Tevin Hesebeck, Alex Balvance, Taylen Hinders and Kendall Melz.

Demolition work got underway last week to make way for the new Casey’s store coming to Buffalo Center. The B.C. Restaurant building, which originally opened as the A&W Drive-In back in 1958, was torn down last Friday by Ralston Construction.

North Iowa senior Eric Krull is the number one golfer in the state in Class 1A, according to the Iowa High School Golf Coaches Association. Krull topped the Association’s first spring rankings with an adjusted average score of 39.17.

Morgan Hassebroek, a senior at North Iowa High School, was recognized by Governor Terry Branstad and Lt. Governor Kimberly Reynolds for outstanding academic achievement at the Eleventh Annual Governor’s Scholar Recognition Ceremony held April 28 in the HyVee Hall in Des Moines. Following problems with Buffalo Center’s water well #1 last winter, repairs are needed on well #2. Cahoy Well and Pump Service came on April 24 to inspect the well, and they determined that a new service pump is needed. North Iowa High School bid farewell to the 44 graduating members of the Class of 2013 at Commencement this Sunday, May 19. Buffalo Center’s new police chief is now on patrol, after graduating from the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy on Friday, May 10. Despite the wet weather, construction has been moving right along at the site of the new Casey’s General Store in Buffalo Center. Crews installed a pair of 20,000 gallon fuel tanks last Wednesday, which will supply the four fuel pumps at the new gas station. Casey’s hopes to have the new store completed this August.

June

Six members of the North Iowa High School bowling teams received All-District honors for the 20122013 bowling season. Named to the First Team All-District were Jessica Wubben for the girls and Alec Ostrander for the boys. Alyssa Knudson and Dana Stelter both earned Second Team All-District honors for the girls with Knudson being named Captain of the Second Team. Honorable Mention goes to Brandon Willmert for the boys and Kelsey Griffin for the girls. The KIMT StormTeam 3 Weather Team stopped by North Iowa Community School last Monday, Mar. 25, to put on an interactive Family Science Night. Experiments involved everything from using atmospheric pressure to crush cans, to creating a fire tornado and a giant cloud explosion at the end. Starting this Wednesday, April 10, My Town Pictures will be in Buffalo Center to film several scenes for their next independent full-length Hollywood motion picture, titled After Life. After Life is a comedy/ drama about a young woman named Mara, whose father, Tony, is a wellknown television celebrity who says he is able to communicate with those who have passed away. The Buffalo Center Community Club and North Iowa Community Development are in talks about the possibility of combining the two organizations. The Community Club discussed the idea during a pair of meetings over the last two weeks, and NICD Director Jamie Thomsen says the next step will be for the Community Club to meet with the NICD board.

May

A Buffalo Center landmark is no more, as the century-old creamery building was torn down last week to make way for a new Casey’s store. According to the Buffalo Center Centennial book, the creamery was built in 1913 at a cost of $5,000. It was closed on June 1, 1973, and the building served various other functions before falling into disuse. Just when it felt like spring was in full swing, winter returned with a vengeance last week, dumping a record snowfall for the month of May across the upper Midwest. The unusual weather included record

A North Iowa Middle School teacher will step into the role of principal at NIMS this fall. The North Iowa School Board hired Jill Schutjer as the district’s new middle school principal during its monthly meeting held may 23. Lakota residents, organizations and businesses have been hard at work with preparations for the town’s inaugural family event and community fundraiser, Picnic in the Park, planned for Saturday, June 29. The Mayo One helicopter from Mankato paid a visit to Lakota on Tuesday, June 11, as part of a class hosted by the Lakota Ambulance. SonWest Round Up was the theme of this year’s Community Vacation Bible School in Buffalo Center. Sixty-two boys and girls from preschool through sixth grade shared this year’s western themed Bible School, located at First Reformed Church. Supporters of the Rake First Responders enjoy a hearty breakfast of eggs, French toast and sausage during a fundraiser held Sunday, June 16 at the Rake Fire Station. The first responders are grateful for the response to the breakfast, which brought in $1,226 for training and equipment for the organization.

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