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Brothers Doug and Mark Ostermann and their cousin Scott Ostermann have been supporters of Hunting with Heroes since the event began in 2011, and they are continuing their support this year by donating one of the three commemorative rifles to be given away to local veterans at the Veterans Appreciation Banquet on Sunday, Nov. 13 at the Eagle Center in Lakota.

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North Iowa High School will host its fall blood drive on Thursday, Nov. 3 from 2-7 p.m. in the school commons. To schedule an appointment, contact Deb Aukes at 641-562-2325 ext. 120 or visit www.lifeservebloodcenter.org

12th Annual Women of Worth Expo November 5

The 12th Annual Women of Worth Expo will be held Saturday, November 5 at Blue Earth Area High School in Blue Earth, MN from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. All proceeds raised will be donated to the Fairbault County Domestic Violence Program.

Lakota Fall Festival planned for Saturday

The Lakota Betterment Club will host a Fall Festival on Saturday, November 5 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Eagle Center in Lakota. Crafts, jewelry, homemade foods, household consultants, and much more. Lunch will be served by the Lakota Quasqui Committee.

Day weekend in Kossuth County. The sixth annual Hunting with Heroes will be held Nov. 11-13 near Lakota, and the four participating Marines are from the Wounded Warriors Battalion at Camp Lejune, N.C. The four wounded veterans will be welcomed as the heroes they are as they participate in two full days of pheasant hunting on the Bernie Becker property near Lakota. The Marines will arrive at the Des Moines International Airport on Friday, Nov. 11 around 11 a.m. on an all-expense-paid flight, courtesy of MaxYield Cooperative of West Bend.

Following their arrival in Des Moines, a full evening of activities will await the group, which will then travel to Ames where the soldiers will meet the Iowa State University volleyball and men’s basketball teams. “We will be guests of Iowa State,” said Becker, one of the organizers of the event. “We will be going to the game, and the guys will be honored during the basketball game.” The soldiers will also get a taste of Iowa when they are treated to a meal at the popular Hickory Park Restaurant in Ames. “Hickory Park will be entertaining

a group of about 20 of us,” said Becker. “We will also be their guests.” Following the game, the group will return to Lakota, where four luxury motor homes provided by Winnebago Industries will await the soldiers for overnight accommodations. “Zach Raulie with Winnebago has been great to work with,” said Becker. “He’s been our go-to guy, and they have provided four complete campers for the group to stay in at a campsite in Lakota.” An early morning wake-up Saturday will lead into a full day of HEROES to page 12

Voters to choose new president and much more next Tuesday The long 2016 campaign season will come to an end next Tuesday, Nov. 8, as voters head to the polls on Election Day. Many Iowa residents have already taken advantage of early voting, but all eligible voters who have not yet cast a ballot are encouraged to vote on Tuesday at their local polling places. At the top of the ballot is the U.S. Presidential race, where Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Hillary Clinton lead a field of 10 candidates on the Iowa ballot. Other federal offices up for election include the U.S. Senate seat held by Republican Charles Grassley, as Grassley seeks his seventh term in the Senate while facing Democratic challenger and former Iowa Lieutenant Governor Patty Judge. Voters in this area will also pick the U.S. Representative for District 4, where Republican Steve King is seeking an eighth term, while Democrat Kim Weaver is also

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Elmore area farmers John Irons and George Huber are first-time donors to the Hunting with Heroes event in the Lakota area this year, as they are donating one of the commemorative rifles to be given away at the banquet on Sunday, Nov. 13. Veterans and spouses of veterans are encouraged to attend the banquet, and they can RSVP by contacting Cathy Kelly at 515-538-0572 or Denny Murra at 641-562-2198.

Hunting with heroes returning to Kossuth County Nov. 11

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vying for the seat. On the state level, local voters will choose between incumbent Republican Dennis Guth of Klemme and Democrat Susan Bangert of Algona in the race for State Senate District 4. In the local race for the Iowa House, incumbent Republican Tedd Gassman is seeking reelection against challenger Dave Grussing from Armstrong in District 7. In Winnebago County, Sheriff Doug Peterson is seeking his second term in office, and he is being challenged by Steve Hepperly, who is a deputy with the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office. Peterson is a Republican from Lake Mills, and Hepperly is a Democrat from Thompson. Also up for election in Winnebago County is the position of County Auditor, as incumbent Karla Weiss is running unopposed. In Kossuth County, voters in the La-

kota area will make their choice for County Supervisor in District 5. Incumbent Roger Tjarks, a Republican from Titonka, is seeking a new term, and he is being challenged by Joe Goche, also from Titonka, who is running as an independent. The Kossuth County Sheriff is up for election, and incumbent Steve Kollasch is running unopposed. Also running for reelection unopposed is Kossuth County Auditor Amber Garman. Polls open on Tuesday, Nov. 8 at 7 a.m. and close at 9 p.m. Polling places include the Heritage Town Center in Buffalo Center, which is where residents of both Buffalo Center and Rake will vote. Thompson residents will vote at the Thompson Public Library, and Lakota residents will vote at the Eagle Center in Lakota.

A benefit will be held Sunday at the Heritage Town Center for Ben Huber, left, who was recently diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. With him is his wife, Alison (Ostermann) Huber.

Benefit Sunday for Ben Huber A pulled pork sandwich fundraiser will be held Sunday, Nov. 6 at the Heritage Town Center for Ben Huber. Ben, who is the husband of Alison (Ostermann) Huber and sonin-law of Doug and Kim Ostermann, was diagnosed earlier this year with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (A.L.L.) A.L.L. starts in the bone marrow, and Ben is undergoing treatments and taking medications to fight the disease. The treatment process to get rid of the cancer is scheduled

to take about three years. Proceeds from Sunday’s fundraiser will go toward his medical costs. The benefit meal will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. In addition to pulled pork sandwiches, the menu includes green bean casserole, potato salad, homemade bars and beverages. Donations may also be sent to Farmers Trust & Savings Bank in Buffalo Center, attention Dawn Meinders. Checks should be made payable to the Ben Huber Benefit.

Johnsons looking to sell grocery store

By Andrew Shaw Johnson’s Food Center in Buffalo Center is up for sale, as owners Jeff and Kris Johnson are looking to sell the grocery store that they have owned since 2004. The store was previously owned by the Wilson family for 104 years. Jeff Johnson says the decision comes down to health reasons, as his doctor wants him to give his back a break after 34 years of unloading grocery trucks. He says he’s looking to find a job that’s less physically demanding, as he suffers from a degenerative bone disease. He says he unloads about

24,000 pounds of groceries each week at the store. The Johnsons have owned numerous grocery stores over the years, and Jeff took over as manager at the Buffalo Center store in 2012 when they sold their store in Bancroft. Jeff says he plans to keep on at Johnson’s Food Center until the store sells, even though he’s not sure how long that will take. “It could sell in a month, or it could sell in three years,” said Jeff. The Johnsons have listed the 7,500 sq. ft. store for sale through Central States Agency in Buffalo Center.

Election Night Soup Supper at HTC November 8

St. Patrick’s Catholic Church will host an Election Night Soup Supper from 4:30-7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 8 at the Heritage Town Center in Buffalo Center. The cost is $6 per plate. Takeouts will be available.

New limited edition prints capture Buffalo Center’s early days

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The ‘How Tos’of High School coming to North Iowa

North Iowa High School will present a collection of one act plays for its fall theater production, The “How T’s” of High School, coming Friday and Saturday, Nov. 11 and 12. Performances will begin at 7 p.m. both nights. Each of the one act plays depicts funny stories on how to “succeed” in high school classes, social life and college interviews. In this scene from the second act, How to Kiss a Girl, a variety of characters give dating advice to a clueless Ken (Sam Hassebroek), who is going on his first date. Front from left are: Samantha Davis, Ella Hughes and Sam Hassebroek. Back row: Natalie Dirksen, Charles Wycoff, Thomas Blodgett and Freddie Eden.

The Buffalo Center Quasquicentennial Committee is now selling limited edition prints of a scene from Buffalo Center’s early days, as a fundraiser for the 125th anniversary celebration next July. The scene features a train pulling up to the old train depot in Buffalo Center, with the town’s original elevators in the background. The painting was created by J.D. Speltz of Speltz Studio of Wildlife in Armstrong. Prints start at $35, and there are various options for matting and framing. Buyers can also add a custom drawing to the bottom of the print. The framed print measures 23x19 inches. Orders are due by Saturday, Nov. 5, and anyone interested in a print can contact: Betty Davids, Julie Skogen Weaver, Alan Carson, Joann Steffensen, Pam Angstman, Dean Gerzema, Dawn Meinders, Wayne Bronleewe, Kim (Mark) Ostermann or Dave Alphs. Showing off this sample print are Quasqui Committee Chairperson Betty Davids, right, and committee member Alan Carson.

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Way back when had a voice in the process. 30 Years Ago Tribune Files of Thursday, October 30, 1986 Members of the Buffalo Center Community Club gave a contribution of $3,000 to the fund for a new swimming pool. Persons in the Buffalo Center community who are interested in the possibility of a new swimming pool are invited to attend an information meeting, Monday night, November 3. It is to be held in the Buffalo Center-Rake Community School 40 Years Ago Tribune Files of Thursday, November 4, 1976 Remember to check our Sports Goods Department for all of your hunting needs before opening day for pheasants. The pheasant season opens on Saturday, November 6 at 8 a.m. – Chuck’s Hardware Hank. See us for the top of the line shells, guns, and accessories. The Fall Carnival is again upon us getting under way at 8 p.m. on November 5 in the school auditorium. All the grades, Kindergarten through sixth grade, will act and sing followed by the crowning of the Queen, and the drawing of the lucky ticket for $25. “Kidsville U.S.A.” will be the operetta

presented under the direction David Kakacek. 50 Years Ago Tribune Files of Thursday, November 3, 1966 Coach Robert Yauck said that the Bison were going to Lake Mills to play football, and play football they did! Tackles were by Ike Garst, Rob Rippentrop, Winter, and Torkelson. The Bison went out front, 7-10, and defeated the Bulldogs which was their first taste of defeat this season. Sixteen Greenhands were formally initiated into the Buffalo Center Bison FFA Chapter at their meeting last week. The FFA officers this year are: Bruce Edwards, President, Wayne Risius, Vice-President, Eddie Ricks, Secretary, Tim Berschman, Treasurer, Brian Swanson, Reporter, and Ike Garst, Sentinel. 60 Years Ago Tribune Files of Thursday, November 1, 1956 Lloyd Robinson and his crew built the cement floor and apron for a double garage 22x24 feet, west of the Ray Elman home. Olson Construction has recently completed a concrete driveway and walks at the new home of Supt. Irving Larson. The lawn there shows a nice sod of green.

Program offers alternative to knee replacement surgery

series of weekly injections for five weeks. Boekelman says the physical therapy lasts about an hour, and the weekly injections take about 15 minutes. He says they use a “C-Arm” live x-ray machine to make sure that the injections reach the correct part of the knee. The injections, a drug called Supartz, consist of hyaluronic acid, which Boekelman says is a natural fluid within the joints. He says they refer to the shots as “rooster comb injections”, because the drug was originally made from the comb of a rooster. “When combining braces, therapy and injections, patients have very good results,” said Boekelman. Boekelman says the Center for Specialty Care learned about this program two years ago, and they became the very first surgical group in the country to put it to use. Prior to that, the center primarily did hemi-knee re-

Winter hours at Buffalo Center Public Library

Bison FFA taking orders for annual fruit sales

Beginning Monday, Nov. 7, the Buffalo Center Public Library will change to winter hours. The afternoon closing time will be 5 p.m. instead of 5:30 p.m. The library will be open each weekday afternoon from 1-5 p.m., as well as Tuesday and Saturday mornings from 9:30 a.m. to noon. The library is closed on Sundays and holidays.

Veterans Day program at North Iowa

The Bison FFA Chapter is in the midst of its annual fruit sales. The chapter is selling various sizes of mixed fruit boxes, small and large boxes of Texas grapefruit, California oranges, Washington apples and pears, clementines and pineapples. The Chapter is also selling various types of cheese and sausage products, boxes of candy, cookie dough, pick-

led herring, and three flavors of apple cider in gallon and half gallon sizes. Chapter members will be selling until November 11. Orders should arrive the first week of December for those interested in using these items for Christmas gifts or for parties. To place an order, contact any FFA member or Mr. Meyer at the high school at 641-562-2525.

Babysitting Clinic to be held November 12 Kossuth County Extension will offer a one-day babysitting clinic Saturday, Nov. 12 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. to be held at Water’s Edge Nature Center. Any student fifth grade or older who is interested in babysitting and would like some training in Basic First Aid/CPR and 911, babysitting responsibilities, basic care, safe food, and safe play is invited to attend.

Register by calling the Kossuth County Extension Office and providing the attendee’s name, grade, parent’s name, phone and email. There is a fee for registration. Registration deadline is November 9. Class is limited to 20 participants. For more information about this program or other Extension programs, contact the Kossuth County Extension Office at 515-295-2469.

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Gassman responds to opponent for Iowa House

Representative Tedd Gassman wrote the following letter in response to last week’s article in the Buffalo Center Tribune about the candidates for Iowa House District 7. My opponent claims that the tax credits we have in this state is one of the reasons we can’t fund education at a higher level. It seems the blame for those credits lie with me and the Republican party. Those tax credits were all bipartisan votes. The senate has been controlled for a number of years by Democrats. No tax credit is going to get passed without the senate. It is preposterous to think that I wouldn’t allow medical cannabis so that people with a medical need would suffer. I am for medical cannabis but under tight control. We passed a bill last spring that would have opened this whole thing up but was refused by the senate. Cannabis is still an illegal drug by federal standards. Just because I am for strengthening the traditional family doesn’t mean that my heart and mind isn’t with all people in the 7th district. Now you have the rest of the story. Representative Tedd Gassman

Oh deer

Many years ago, our garden was being whipped by the wind, and so we decided to plant a row of bushes to protect it. Later, we built a small feedlot south of there. A row of trees next to the bushes made sense to keep snow out of the feedlot and the cattle comfortable. We have been buying seedlings from the soil office fundraiser for as long as I can remember. Those people do a great job promoting soil conservation. It must be frustrating for them. The tradition of farmer as master over the land usually trumps the idea of working with nature instead of destroying it for short term gain. It is too bad that the people at the soil office are having their work destroyed by a related government agency. Yesterday, I discovered several trees had been shredded by deer. We had watered, weeded, and mulched those trees for years, and they had finally taken off. Now they are torn to shreds. I’ve come up with a few simple measures that could not only save lives and money, but also aid the hungry. Many taxpayer dollars could be saved if the DNR (Department of Natural Resources) were restricted from jurisdiction over private property. When deer are on our property they should be subject to our rule; not the rule of the state. Did you know it is illegal to sell harvested deer meat? Restaurants in the United States that serve venison import it from New Zealand. Dumb. Then, there are all the hungry people who get food stamps to buy groceries. I remember back in my days in the mountains of western Montana, going to apply for food stamps. Even before the Spotted Owl scam, jobs were pretty scarce at times in timber country. I looked at all that paper work and walked out. I lived

with a couple guys who could shoot straight, and I could help carry, so we survived on a diet that lacked the diversity of a grocery store. It is incredible to me that an animal that costs $4 billion and 200 lives a year in vehicle crashes is managed to provide sport for a tiny minority. That we need a license from the state to shoot a deer should be shocking to people in a free country. We’ve spent $4 trillion on a war on terror that hasn’t impacted as many Americans as the deer. In fact, much of that $4 trillion acted as a recruitment tool or incitement, not as a deterrent. Without the incentive of our air bases in Saudi Arabia, 9/11 very well could have never happened. And our reaction to it was the most costly part. I’m not trying to discount the threat of jihad; I’m only offering perspective on another problem caused by excessive government power. I couldn’t find a solid number on the cost of deer damage to crops and residential plantings, but even without those added, one motorcyclist hitting a deer on the interstate should be enough that our government should not only stay completely out of the deer management business, but should encourage any hungry person to seek one for their freezer at any time. It would be fine with me if the DNR stuck to enforcing trespass laws. That would take care of all the environmental issues they are presently responsible for. Individual people should be accountable, not an easily manipulated bureaucracy. Any comments on this column are more than welcome through a letter to the editor or directly to me at 4selfgovernment@gmail.com. There is also plenty I’d like to share at www.alternativebyfritz.com

Kids: You need to talk to your parents. Drug Take Back Day in Buffalo Center

Buffalo Center Police Chief Matt Holmquist, left, and Cassy Smith of the Winnebago County Task Force Youth Coalition distribute medication lock boxes during Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 22 at Buffalo Center City Hall. The Winnebago County Task Force gave away the lock boxes to help people keep their medications safe at home and out of the wrong hands. Anyone interested in a lock box can contact the Task Force at 641-562-2525.

Christmas tree decorating contest at Heritage Park Heritage Park of North Iowa will have a Christmas tree decorating competition as part of its Holiday Tour of Lights in Forest City. To enter the competition, simply decorate a four foot tall or larger tree. Trees will be displayed outside for people to view and vote on their favorite from Nov. 25 through Dec. 24. Individuals, families, business,

church, community or civic organization are encouraged to enter this free competition. First, second and third place winners will be announced Dec. 19. Winners will receive ribbons of recognition. Space is limited. Interested parties are urged to contact the event coordinator at 641-596-0527 early to be registered. Registration ends on Nov. 15.

Some kids think synthetic drugs, often called fake marijuana and bath salts, are safe. They are not – they can be dangerous in many ways. Talk to your parents about the dangers of synthetic drugs.

Find out more at DrugFreeIowa.org For Immediate Assistance, call the Iowa Substance Abuse Information Center toll-free Help Line at 866-242-4111.

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North Iowa Community School invites the public to attend a Veterans Day program on Friday, Nov. 11 at 9 a.m. in the school auditorium. The featured speaker this week will be 1st Lt. Nathan Conlon, who is a Platoon Leader with Bravo Battery 194th Field Artillery in Algona. The program will also feature students speakers Naddie Myer and Jordan Ostrander, along with music by the North Iowa High School band and choir.

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placements, which involves replacing the half of the knee that is worn out. In 2014, he says they did about 100 knee replacements. In 2015, when they started the new program, the center performed just 15 knee replacements. “Overall, we’ve had about an 85% success rate in preventing these patients from having knee replacements,” said Boekelman. He says the program is mainly suited to patients in the 50-70 year old age range, and depending on the damage to their knees, not everyone is a candidate for the program. Boekelman notes that the program doesn’t always provide a permanent fix, and about 10% of patients who go through the program eventually go on to get a knee replacement. However, he says those patients who get the surgery after going through the program tend to rebound much faster than patients who got surgery without doing the program. He says the Center for Specialty Care has about 10-15 patients going through the program at any given time, and they have seven therapists providing care. In addition to Thursday’s presentation in Buffalo Center, Boekelman will also hold presentations about the program on Thursday, Nov. 10 at the Armstrong Community Center from 12-1 p.m. and at the Main Street Manor in Swea City on Thursday, Nov. 17 from 12-1 p.m. RSVP for any of these presentation dates by calling 507-238-3383.

By Andrew Shaw Arthritis sufferers facing the possibility of knee replacement surgery may have another option. Brant Boekelman of the Center for Specialty Care will host a free presentation in Buffalo Center this Thursday, Nov. 3, to talk about a highly successful, eight-week program that has helped many people avoid knee surgery. The presentation will be held at the Heritage Town Center from 12-1 p.m. “A lot of people have been told by other providers that there’s nothing they can do for them,” said Boekelman. “They’ve been told that it’s arthritis and that they have to live with the pain until it gets so bad that they need to have a knee replacement. We’re giving these people another option.” Boekelman says the eight-week program offered at the Center for Specialty Care combines a series of injections with physical therapy. He says the program has successfully helped about 85% of patients they treat, and the program was developed through the OsteoArthritis Centers of America. Boekelman says one of the first steps of the program often involves fitting patients with an unloader brace. He says most patients have significant arthritis in either the inside or outside compartment of the knee, while the other compartment is healthy, so they fit patients with a brace that shifts their weight from one side of the knee to the other. Treatment continues with physical therapy three times per week and a

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10 Years Ago Tribune Files of Thursday, November 2, 2006 Red Ribbon Week is the last full week of October and was observed at North Iowa Community School October 23-27. Mrs. Leerar’s health class and the Student Council teamed up for a week filled with information, activities and treats. Wednesday, October 25 the Grim Reaper was roaming the halls to illustrate the fact that someone is killed every 17 minutes due to substance abuse. The North Iowa Music Boosters are planning their fifth annual show fundraiser, “Bucks for Boosters” to be held at 6:30 p.m. Friday, November 3. The popular event will be an evening of great food, fun and entertainment. 20 Years Ago Tribune Files of Thursday, October 31, 1996 The North Iowa Bison won over the Pocahontas Indians in the last 56 seconds, 15-14. This was the next to last game on the 1996 football schedule for Class 1A District 3. Remember to vote Tuesday, November 5, in the General Election. Voting is more than a duty in these United States. It is a privilege. Go to the polls. Share in the balloting process. Your candidate may not win, but at least you

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Irma Lockrum, Dallas, Phyllis Knutson and Jo Meinders decorating Halloween cookies. On Saturday morning, we had triv- Table Talk, and then we bowled and ia, watched “Bandwagon” and had Monica read the Buffalo Center Triour Sunshine group. After dinner, bune. we painted pumpkins, had a ball Thursday, we exercised to country toss and watched “Lawrence Welk”. dance songs. This week’s lessons for Pastor Nate came in on Sunday and Bible study were: Habakkuk 1:1-4, led our worship service. Thank you, 2:1-4, 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4, 11-12, Pastor Nate. and Luke 18:9-14. At our morning Monday, our first group exercised Sunshine group, we played frisbee to Sota Grass and our second group golf. We had 24 residents and gave listened to The Fabulous 50s. After out 15 prizes this week at bingo. exercise class, we played Name 10 Friday, we exercised to The Beach and horseshoes. For the afternoon, Boys. The winners this week during we had short stories and played The Wii bowling were: Mary Mathews Pumpkin Game. During our Sensory with a score of 190 and Lydia CharlCorner, we played balloon volleyball. son with a score of 191. After bowl Tuesday morning, we exercised ing, we played Toss Em. To finish to the The Best of the 50s, then we our week out, we had Happy Hour, played croquet and sticky ball. After games and Sensory Corner. dinner, we decorated pumpkin cook- Our deepest sympathy goes out to ies, then we played ping pong. At our the family of Dorothy (Dottie) JoSensory Corner, we had Pick a Tune hanson. Our thoughts and prayers and ball toss. are with your family. Wednesday, group one exercised to We would like to thank Murra Elvis Presley, and group two listened Hardware for the pumpkin neckto Lawrence Welk. At 9:30 a.m., we laces they gave to each resident to played ring toss, then we had Pam- wear for Halloween. They love them. per Me during our morning Senso- Thank you to James Armstrong for ry group. For the afternoon, we had the bingo prizes and wine.

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The family of Breck Zittritsch would like to thank everyone for the love and support shown to us during the sudden loss of our son and brother. A special thank you to Vic and Oakcrest Funeral Services, Pastor Nate, and Pastor Peake for the beautiful Celebration of Life Service for Breck. Breck will be forever missed, but we know his memory and smile will live on in the hearts of many. Warm regards, Chad, Yvonne, and Sadie Zittritsch

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Thank You The family of Joan Jacobson would like to thank everyone for the cards, memorials, expressions of sympathy, floral arrangements and plants. Thank you to Pastor Judy Wozniak, Matt with Oakcrest Funeral Home, Good Samaritan Home, Hospice of North Iowa, and the ladies who served the lunch.

Joan touched many lives throughout the years. She will be dearly missed.

God bless you all Eugene, Elizabeth, Steven, Barbara and families

November 10 Ladies Night Out, Downtown Buffalo Center, 4-8 p.m. Bluegrass Jam, Heritage Town Center-Buffalo Center, 6-9 p.m. November 11 Veterans’ Day Program, NICS-Auditorium, 9 a.m. Military Exhibit at Heritage Museum hosted by B.C. Historical Society, Heritage Town Center-Buffalo Center, 9:30-11:30 a.m. North Iowa High School Fall Play, Auditorium, 7 p.m. November 12 Fall Bazaar, Zion Lutheran Church-Rake, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. North Iowa High School Fall Play, Auditorium, 7 p.m. November 13 Lakota Ambulance Annual Soup Dinner, Eagle Center-Lakota, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Veterans Appreciation Supper, Ea-

gle Center-Lakota, social hour, 4:30 p.m.-program, 5:30 p.m. November 16 Potato Bake, Ramsey Reformed Church-Titonka, 5-7 p.m. November 17 Noon Luncheon, Bethlehem Lutheran Church-Buffalo Center, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. November 28 Alzheimer’s Support Group Meeting, Heritage Town Center- Buffalo Center, 6 p.m. December 3 Christmas Craft Show-Winter Expo, Heritage Town Center-Buffalo Center, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. December 4 Rake Christmas Tour of Homes, City of Rake, 4-7 p.m. December 10 St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Cookie Walk, Heritage Town Center Christmas in Buffalo Center

Nelson to be guest of honor

Friends and family are invited to an open house baby shower honoring Abigail Mae Nelson, daughter of Derek and Amanda (Willmert) Nelson on Saturday, November 5 from 9:30-11 a.m. at the Heritage Town Center in Buffalo Center. The couple is registered at Target.

Heartwarmer’s Quilt Guild to meet November 3

Heaterwarmer’s Quilt Guild will meet Thursday, November 3 at 7 p.m. at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Buffalo Center. Quilters should bring usual supplies to work on regular projects.

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Open House Celebration Thursday, November 3 UMC Women’s Fall Coffee, United Methodist Church-Buffalo Center, 8:30-10:30 a.m. LifeServe Blood Drive, NICS-Commons, 2-7 p.m. Heartwarmer’s Quilt Guild meeting, Bethlehem Lutheran Church-Buffalo Center, 7 p.m. Saturday, November 5 Lakota Fall Festival, Eagle Center-Lakota 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Open House Baby Shower honoring Abigail Mae Nelson, Heritage Town Center-Buffalo Center, 9:30-11 a.m. Sunday, November 6 Ben Huber Benefit, Heritage Town

Center-Buffalo Center, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday, November 7 North Iowa Food for Families Food pantry open, Buffalo Plaza, 2-4 p.m. 7th/8th Boys Basketball (H) North Union, 4:15 p.m. Tuesday, November 8 Election Day, polls open 7a.m.-9 p.m. Election Night Soup Supper sponsored by St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Heritage Town Center, 4:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 9 Christian Women’s Club meeting, First Reformed Church-Buffalo Center, 9:30 a.m.

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Jake Winter

Saturday, November 12 2-4 p.m. Social Hall Bethlehem Lutheran Church Buffalo Center Birthday greetings will reach him at 109 Mission Dr. Buffalo Center, IA 50424 No gifts please.

New Military Exhibit at Heritage Museum

Election Night SOUP SUPPER

12:30 p.m. - Auction with Marlin Krupp/ Barn Raising quilt drawing

Portions of the proceeds will be used to help pay for renovation of the ambulance/fire department building and ongoing training expenses.

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Heritage Town Center-Buffalo Center Open November 11, 2016 - Veterans’ Day 9:30-11:30 a.m. Coffee and cookies will be served by the B.C. Historical Society.

Zion Fall Bazaar

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Heritage Town Center-Buffalo Center Tuesday, November 8 • 4:30-7:30 p.m.

CHILI, WHITE CHICKEN CHILI, CHICKEN NOODLE & VEGETABLE SOUP, HOMEMADE BREADS, BARS & ELECTION COOKIES

$6 per plate • Take-outs available

Vote and eat all in one place! Sponsored by St. Patrick’s Catholic Church

Thursday, November 10 4-7 p.m. Downtown Buffalo Center Ladies, grab your friends and spend the evening shopping local at downtown Buffalo Center businesses. Watch for next weeks’ ad in the Tribune for more details.

WOW! What a birthday party!

Thank you to my daughters for all your efforts. Thank you also to all my friends who sent cards, gifts, and congrats. It was truly a very special birthday! Sincere thanks,

Todd Kiewiet

Benefit for Ben Huber November 6 - 11 a.m.-2 p.m. - Heritage Town Center, Buffalo Center

Ben married the former Alison Ostermann, daughter of Doug and Kim Ostermann, on August 15, 2015. Eight months later, they received the shocking news – Ben was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. Ben is on several medications and has had numerous treatments as he tries to battle this cancer. A.L.L. occurs when a bone marrow cell develops errors in its DNA. The entire treatment process is scheduled to take approximately 3 years in order to become cancer free. Please help support this young couple as each and every day becomes a battle against cancer.

Serving pulled pork sandwiches, green bean casserole, potato salad, homemade bars, and a beverage. Donations may be sent to Farmers Trust & Savings Bank Buffalo Center. Checks payable to: Ben Huber Benefit, Attention: Dawn Meinders.

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“Not forsaking the assembling...together” BETHANY LUTHERAN CHURCH Thompson, Iowa Pastor Judy Wozniak www.lutheransonline.com Sunday, November 6: Worship, 8:45 a.m. Fellowship, 9:45 a.m. Sunday School, 9:45 a.m. --------------------------------------BETHLEHEM LUTHERAN CHURCH Buffalo Center, Iowa Pastor Nathaniel Hedin-Schmidt Wednesday, November 2: Grounded 4 Life, 7 p.m. Sunday, November 6: Worship, 9:30 a.m. Fellowship, 10:30 a.m. Sunday School, 10:30 a.m. Confirmation, 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 9: Grounded 4 Life, 7 p.m. ------------------------------------COMMUNITY CHAPEL Pastor Kent Hillesland Lakota, Iowa www.communitychapelonline.org Sunday, November 6: Sunday School, 9:30 a.m. Worship Service, 10:30 a.m. -------------------------------------FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Buffalo Center, Iowa Sunday, November 6: Worship, 9 a.m. --------------------------------------FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Buffalo Center, Iowa www.firstcongobc.com Thursday, November 3: Women’s Fellowship Bible Study, 2 p.m. -ShareTime-Laurel and Emily -Hostess-Leona and Ruth

Sunday, November 6: Worship w/Pastor Tim Diehl, 9 a.m. Fellowship, 10:15 a.m. Sunday School, 10:30 a.m. Meditations-Blue Earth Radio 1560, 12:05 p.m. --------------------------------------FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Lakota, Iowa Judy Junkermeier, CRE Sunday, November 6: Sunday School, 9 a.m. Worship Service, 10 a.m. --------------------------------------FIRST REFORMED CHURCH Buffalo Center, Iowa Pastor Bill Peake www.firstreformedbc.org Wednesday, November 2: Pastor Bill returns to full church duties. Sunday, November 6: Sunday Worship with live broadcast on KIOW-FM 107.3 and simulcast on WCTA Cable TV channel 2 as well as streamed live on www. kiow.com, 9:30 a.m. Fellowship Hour, 10:30 a.m. Sunday School classes will meet throughout the church, 10:45 a.m. -Pastor Bill’s Catechism class will not meet this morning. Chancel Choir, 11 a.m. --------------------------------------IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH Rural Titonka www.parishthree.weebly.com Sunday, November 6: Immanuel Worship, 8:30 a.m. St. John’s Worship, 10 a.m. ---------------------------------------

RAMSEY REFORMED CHURCH Titonka, Iowa Wednesday, November 2: Catechism classes for grades 3-12, 7 p.m. Saturday, November 5: Community Men’s Bible Study, 6 a.m. Sunday, November 6: Morning Worship w/Ken Quintus from Garner, 9:30 a.m. Coffee Fellowship, 10:30 a.m. Sunday School, 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 9: Catechism classes for grades 3-12, 7 p.m. --------------------------------------ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH Woden, Iowa www.parishthree.weebly.com Sunday, November 6: Immanuel Worship, 8:30 a.m. St. John’s Worship, 10 a.m. ----------------------------------------ST. PATRICK’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Buffalo Center, Iowa www.stpatrickschurch.org Saturday, November 5: Reconciliation Cancelled Mass, 6:15 p.m. --------------------------------------ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH Lakota, Iowa Wednesday, November 2: Esther Circle, 1:30 a.m. Confirmation, 6-7:30 p.m. Sunday, November 6: Sunday School, 9:45 a.m. Worship Service, 10:30 a.m. --------------------------------------SOLID ROCK MINISTRIES 3024 - 360th St., Buffalo Center Pastor Van Davis Friday, November 4: Supper, 6 p.m. Praise and Worship/Prayer, 7 p.m. Lesson and Discussion, 7:30 p.m. ---------------------------------------

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Buffalo Center, Iowa Pastor Deb Devine Wednesday, November 2: Ecumenical Bible Study, 1 p.m. Confirmation, 2 p.m. Thursday, November 3: UMW Harvest Tea and Card Sale, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, November 5: Thanksgiving Ingathering in Webster City, 9 a.m. Sunday, November 6: Sunday School, 9:15 a.m. All Saint’s Sunday in Worship, 10:15a.m. Fellowship and Coffee, 11:15 a.m. Tuesday, November 8: Text Study, 10 a.m. Committee on Ministry, 4 p.m. Trustees, 6:45 p.m. Ad-Council, 7:45 p.m. Wednesday, November 9: Ecumenical Bible Study, 1 p.m. Confirmation, 2 p.m. --------------------------------------UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Thompson, Iowa Pastor Deb Devine Wednesday, November 2: Ecumenical Bible Study at BC, 1 p.m.

Confirmation at BC, 2 p.m. Saturday, November 5: Thanksgiving Ingathering in Webster City, 9 a.m. Sunday, November 6: All Saint’s Sunday in Worship, 8:30 a.m. Sunday School, 9:45 a.m. Fellowship and Coffee, 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, November 8: Text Study, 10 a.m. Wednesday, November 9: Ecumenical Bible Study at BC, 1 p.m. Confirmation at BC, 2 p.m. --------------------------------------ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH Rake, Iowa Wednesday, November 2: Bible Story Hour, 5:30 p.m. Confirmation, 6 p.m. Sunday, November 6: Choir, 8:30 a.m. Worship Communion, 9:30 a.m. Bible Study, 10:30 a.m. WELCA Meeting Tuesday, November 8: Trustees, 6 p.m. W & Pl., 6:30 p.m. Deacons, 7 p.m. Wednesday, November 9: Bible Story Hour, 5:30 p.m. Confirmation, 6 p.m.

Monday, November 7: Chicken Rice Casserole, Tossed Salad, Garlic Bread, Fruit Tuesday, November 8: Pork Loin, Baked Potato, Cooked Cabbage and Onions, Cook’s Fruit Bar Wednesday, November 9: Cook’s Choice Thursday, November 10: Baked Chicken, Mashed Potatoes w/ Gravy, Carrots, Cinnamon Applesauce Friday, November 11: Beef and Noodles, Stewed Tomatoes, Broccoli Raisin Salad, Peach Crisp Please RSVP for a meal by 6 p.m. the night before by calling 562-2495, and leave a message on the answering machine.

Christian Women’s Club to meet November 9

The Buffalo Center Christian Women’s Club will meet on Wednesday, November 9 at 9:30 a.m. at First Reformed Church in Buffalo Center. Music will be provided by Marvella Blome of Thompson. The special feature will be a “Mary and Martha Gathering”, by Sheree Hoover of Ft. Dodge. Speaker will be Polly Lily of McIntire, who will speak on “Bird in a cage – What Keeps you from Flying?” Baked goods, including some Norwegian goodies, will be for sale after the meeting. For reservations, call Joyce at 5663529

UMC Women’s Fall Coffee Thursday

The United Methodist Women will host their annual Fall Coffee Thursday, November 3 from 8:30-10:30 a.m. in the Fireside Room at United Methodist Church in Buffalo Center. Coffee and cinnamon rolls will be served. Boxed cards will also be for sale.

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WINNEBAGO COUNTY RECORDS

SENTENCES AND PLEAS Nicholos Dee Karalius, 3/7/1995, Forest City, pled guilty to “Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Substance-Third Offense (Methamphetamine), a class D felony, stemming from an investigation by the Forest City Police Dept., July 14. Karalius is scheduled to be sentenced Dec. 16, 2016. Sierra Marie King, 3/17/1998, Burt, pled guilty to “Eluding,” a class D felony, stemming from an investigation

by the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office, June 8. King is scheduled to be sentenced Dec. 16, 2016. Michael Gene Luecht, 12/12/1960, Lake Mills, pled guilty to “Domestic Abuse Assault,” an aggravated misdemeanor, stemming from an investigation Feb. 28, by the Lake Mills Police Dept. Luecht was granted a deferred judgment and ordered to pay a $625 civil penalty, surcharges, court costs and victim restitution.

Luecht was placed on probation for two years, and as a term of probation, was ordered to complete the Iowa Domestic Abuse Program. LAND TRANSFERS Janora Hodges and Russell Hodges to Virgean Reines and Carroll Reines, all interest in unit 3, lot 2, block 7, CD Smiths Addition, Lake Mills, section 2, Center Township. Eileen Mestnik and Jerome Mestnik to Virgean Reines and Carroll

Reines, all interest in unit 3, lot 2, block 7, CD Smiths Addition, Lake Mills, section 2, Center Township. Mark Hanna and Belinda Hanna to Philip Hanna, a tract of land in section 10, Mt. Valley Township. Irene Wempen to Kayleigh Massman and Ricardo Garcia, lot 6, block 1, North Ridge Acres, Buffalo Center. Duane Polsdofer Jr. and Tamara Polsdofer to Tracy Armstrong and Jacqueline Armstrong, a portion of

block 73, Forest City. Jill Holland to Brett Torkelson, a tract of land in section 3, Forest Township. Diane Charlson and Jerald Charlson to Halie Amundson, a tract of land in section 21, Mt. Valley Township. Jerome Clouse and Eunice Clouse to Feliz Dia LLC, lot 1, block 47, Forest City. Wayne Risius Trust, Wayne Risius

STATE OF IOWA 2016 FINANCIAL REPORT

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FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2016 THOMPSON THOMPSON

trustee to Risius W160 LLC, a tract of land in section 19, Grant Township. Grant Evangelical Lutheran Free Congregation and Grant Lutheran Church to Grant Lutheran Church Preservation Society Inc, a tract of land in section 25, Grant Township. Marlas Reimann Estate, Tracy Reimann co-executor and Steven Riemann co-executor to Judy Arruda, lots 12, 13 and 14, block 12, Benson, Leland.

16209500700000 Diane Price, City Clerk 167 2nd Ave W Thompson, Iowa 50478 , IOWA

ALL FUNDS

Item description

Governmental

Proprietary

(a)

(b)

Total actual

Budget

(c)

(d)

Revenues and Other Financing Sources Taxes levied on property

135,310

129,756

Less: Uncollected property taxes-levy year Net current property taxes

0 135,310

0 129,756

Delinquent property taxes

TIF revenues

42,097

56,727 0

Other city taxes Licenses and permits

42,097

425

5,509

111,372

117,072

50,094

154,990

205,084

208,350

62,249

0 407,056

0 154,990

0 562,046

0 511,905

Public safety

51,904

53,407

Public works

115,802

128,436

Use of money and property Intergovernmental Charges for fees and service Special assessments Miscellaneous Other financing sources Total revenues and other sources Expenditures and Other Financing Uses

Health and social services Culture and recreation Community and economic development General government Debt service Capital projects Total governmental activities expenditures Business type activities Total ALL expenditures Other financing uses, including transfers out Total ALL expenditures/And other financing uses

62,010

63,608

11,076

12,000

123,103

103,881

0 363,895

0 0

0 363,895

0 361,332

0 363,895

122,265 122,265

122,265 486,160

0 361,332

363,895

122,265

486,160

361,332

Excess revenues and other sources over (under) Expenditures/And other financing uses Beginning fund balance July 1, 2015 Ending fund balance June 30, 2016 Note - These balances do not include held in Pension Trust Funds;

43,161

32,725

75,886

150,573

377,596 420,757

120,731 153,456

498,327 574,213

0 150,573

held in non-budgeted internal service funds;

held in Private Purpose Trust Funds and

held in agency funds which were not budgeted and are not available for city operations. Indebtedness at June 30, 2016 General obligation debt Revenue debt TIF Revenue debt

Published in the Buffalo Center Tribune on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016

Proceedings: Winnebago County Board of Supervisors

WINNEBAGO COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS October 18, 2016 The Winnebago County Board of Supervisors met in session at 9:00 A.M. October 18, 2016 adjourned from October 11, 2016. Present: Supervisors Stensrud, Jensvold and Durby Absent: On a motion by Durby and seconded by Stensrud the Supervisors moved to approve the minutes for the October 11, 2016 Board Meeting and approve the October 18, 2016 agenda. All voted aye. Motion carried. The Supervisors gave a proposal to the secondary road bargaining unit for the upcoming negotiations. Scott Meinders, Engineer discussed Secondary Road matters including paving project update. On a motion by Stensrud and seconded by Durby the Supervisors moved to set a public hearing for the Master Matrix for Christianson Pork, LLC in Center Township for November 1, 2016 at 9:15 A.M. All voted aye. Motion carried. On a motion by Durby and seconded by Stensrud the Supervisors moved to approve the 2017 Secondary Road Budget Amendment #1. All voted aye. Motion carried. On a motion by Stensrud and seconded by Durby the Supervisors moved to approve the following resolution. All voted aye. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 10-18-16-20-001 AUTHORIZING THE PLACEMENT OF PERMANENT STOP SIGNS WHEREAS, THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS are empowered under authority of Section 321-236, 321.255 and 321.345 of the Code of Iowa to designate any highway under their jurisdiction as a through highway and to erect STOP and YIELD signs at a specified entrance thereto, and WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors have received complaints from Scarville residents about vehicles travelling at a high rate of speed within the city limits, and WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors have directed the County Engineer to install stop signs at the intersection of Main Street (R60/180th Ave.) and 2nd St. in Scarville, Iowa. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Winnebago County Board of Supervisors that STOP signs be installed from the north and south at the intersection of Main Street (R60/180th Ave.) and 2nd Street in Scarville, Iowa. Passed and approved this 18th day of October, 2016. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, IOWA Bill Jensvold, Chair ATTEST: Karla Weiss, County Auditor

The Supervisors tabled the HIPPA discussion until next week. Kris Oswald, Drainage Clerk discussed drainage matters including DD 78. Supervisor Durby has contacted Rognes Bros to work on the project. The following claims were approved and ordered to be paid: Ag Vantage FS Inc-Fuel 3,216.77 Alliant Energy-Utilities 51.03 Austin Office Products-Supplies 7.54 Bernau & Sons Inc-Parts 233.32 Black Hills Energy-Utilities 43.11 Cintas Corp-Supplies 689.01 City of Buffalo Center-Utilities 61.28 City of Forest City-Utilities 259.79 City of Lake Mills-Utilities 208.62 City of Thompson-Utilities 99.75 Class C Solutions Group-Supplies 445.28 Dave Syverson Inc-Parts 1,539.45 Dave Syverson Truck Center-Parts 81.90 Farmers Coop Assn-Fuel 3,534.50 Fastenal-Supplies 181.42 Fleener Auto Parts & Service-Parts 15.64 G & H Motor Parts-Parts 219.37 Global Hydraulics & Supply Inc-Parts 74.62 H & S Autoparts-Supplies 1,139.14 Harrison Truck Centers-Parts 127.96 Heartland Asphalt Inc-HMA Project 71,916.74 Heartland Power-Utilities 288.00 Hotsy Corp-Supplies 66.00 Huber Supply Co-Supplies 62.50 Iowa DOT-Blades 12,179.80 Iowa State University-Registration 1,050.00 Iowa Transit Inc-Supplies 132.92 Jack’s OK Tire Service-Supplies 491.58 K & H Coop Oil-Fuel 8,048.42 K & N Excavating & Drainage -Supplies 1,241.40 Marco Inc-Services 180.77 Mason City Tire Service-Tires 7,298.53 Mercy Clinics-Services 23.00 Midwest Pipe Supply Inc-Supplies 2,982.40 Midwest Wheel & Equip Co-Parts 1,148.63 Murra Hardware-Supplies 36.98 Napa Auto Parts-Supplies 30.59 Peterson Sanitation Inc-Services 55.00 Petro Choice-Repairs 461.55 Rexco Equipment Inc-Parts 54.77 Safety Kleen Corp-Services 407.29 Safety X-Treme-Supplies 2,144.69 Singelstad Hardware-Supplies 235.08 Thompson Supermarket Inc-Supplies 16.41 Waste Mgmt of WI-MN-Services 240.70 Winnebago Coop Telecom-Telephone 400.84 Ziegler Inc-Parts 976.88 Alliant Energy-Utilities 74.01 Aramark-Services 18.56 Arrazolo, John-Rent 225.95 Austin Office Products-Supplies 198.47 B & H Photo-Supplies 235.00 Bartlett, Vicki-Mileage 24.50 Belica, Jan-Services 90.00

Bills Family Foods-Supplies 76.23 Biz Wiz Marketing LLC-Advertising 2,347.50 Black Hills Energy-Utilities 204.74 Bomgaars-Supplies 364.06 Buffalo Center Tire & Auto-Services 49.94 Buffalo Center Tribune-Supplies 74.00 Capital Sanitary Supply Co-Supplies 129.34 Cataldo Schott Funeral Home-Services 325.00 CDW Government-Supplies 666.39 Chosen Valley Testing-Services 737.50 City of Forest City-Utilities 3,820.54 Collective Data-Services 5,700.00 County Social Services-Services 185,644.86 Cresco Building Service Inc -Services 208,525.00 Culligan-Supplies 49.00 Duve, Melissa-Meeting 30.00 EBS-Health Ins 99,289.55 Electronic Engineering Co-Supplies 7,528.87 Employment Publishing-Advertising 349.00 Ennen, Kim-Mileage 32.23 Fardal, Deb-Services 120.00 Farmers Coop Assn-Fuel 2,647.67 Fiala Office Products-Services 43.07 Five Star Cooperative-Fuel 139.15 Forest City Auto Center-Services 107.69 Forest City Ford-Services 310.46 Forest City Motel-Rent 500.00 Forest City Police Assn-Training 110.00 Forest City Vet Clinic-Supplies 81.91 G & H Motor Parts-Supplies 121.91 Galls LLC-Supplies 1,295.40 Greenfield Estates-Rent 148.92 GRP & Associates-Services 40.00 Hassebroek Mowing & Tilling-Services 225.00 Healthcare First-Services 939.08 Heartland Power-Utilities 411.87 I + S Group Inc-Services 1,431.08 Innovative Monitoring Systems-Supplies 222.00 Iowa Communications Alliance -Education 100.00 Iowa DNR-Supplies 175.00 Iowa Outdoors-Supplies 24.00 Iowa Prison Industries-Supplies 161.30 IP Pathways-Supplies 7,841.60 ISAC-Education 200.00 Jacobson-Westergard Assoc Inc -Services 2,421.80 Janitors Closet Ltd-Supplies 426.71 Jim & Dudes Plg & Htg-Services 84,901.50 KIOW-Advertising 210.00 Kossuth Co Sheriff-House Prisoners 6,800.00 Krull, Jennifer-Services 49.00 Kvale, Ron-Mileage 71.00 Lake Mills Graphic Inc-Advertising 48.75 Lake Mills Lumber Co-Supplies 92.25 Linahon Electric Inc-Services 31,787.00 Marco Inc-Services 168.67 Marketlab Inc-Supplies 124.55 Martinson, Ben-Services 375.00 Mason City Red Power Inc-Supplies 1,544.03 Mechanical Air Systems Co-Services 48,108.00 Medline Industries Inc-Supplies 197.06

Merchant, Ruth-Mileage 114.50 Michigan State Univ-Supplies 170.00 Mid-America Publishing Corp-Advertising 31.80 Midwest Const Consultants-Services 17,037.48 Miller Pharmacy-Supplies 89.98 Murra, Dennis-Meeting 73.00 National Pen Company-Supplies 57.24 Next Generation Technologies -Services 1,511.16 NG-911-Supplies 301.34 Nicholson, Teresa-Mileage 503.00 North Iowa Lawn Care-Services 265.00 North Iowa Media Group-Advertising 65.34 North Iowa PT-Services 1,284.15 Northwood Anchor-Supplies 50.00 Ogle’s Greenhouse-Supplies 8,845.00 Olson, Rachel-Mileage 152.50 On-Site Info Destruction-Services 45.00 Peterson Sanitation Inc-Services 1,150.13 Pinter Landscaping & Tree Svc 3,597.25 -Supplies Pitney Bowes-Postage 1,008.50 Plath, Brian-Reimbursement 6.47 Redinger Pharmacy-Supplies 3.33 Ricoh USA Inc-Services 43.43 Schnebly’s 66-Fuel 70.92 Schumacher Elevator Company 200.14 -Services Schwartz, Robert-Reimbursement 65.00 Singelstad Hardware-Supplies 12.78 Skellenger, Willemina-Mileage 177.50 Staples Credit Plan-Supplies 439.99 State Hygienic Laboratory-Supplies 365.50 Steffenson, Cindy-Mileage 173.00 Storey Kenworthy-Supplies 86.51 Treasurer State of Iowa-Sales Tax 101.00 Virtru Corp-Supplies 840.00 Visa-Supplies 1,398.25 Wagner Tire-Services 20.00 Waste Mgmt of WI-MN-Services 303.62 WDSI-Services 15,299.75 Weidner, AIA, Rick-Services 4,903.54 Weishaar, Krystal-Mileage 224.00 Windstream-Telephone 123.84 Winnebago Co Auditor-Services 1,351.83 Winnebago Co Fair Assn-Transfer 16,846.38 Winnebago Coop Telecom-Telephone 3,003.68 Wolf, Barb-Mileage 160.00 Woodman Controls Co-Services 23,716.00 On a motion by Stensrud and seconded by Durby the Supervisors moved to approve the following Auditor’s transfer; #3648 from Linden Urban to UR2A for $212,785.97. All voted aye. Motion carried. On a motion by Durby and seconded by Durby the Supervisors moved to approve the payroll claims. All voted aye. Motion carried. The session was adjourned until 9:00 A.M. October 25, 2016. Bill Jensvold, Chairperson Attest: Karla Weiss, Auditor Published in the Buffalo Center Tribune on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016

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Monday, November 28, 2016 at 4 p.m. Property located at 845 180th St., Britt, IA This is a wonderfully maintained 3 or 4 Bedroom Home sitting on just over 3 acres. It has 1977 sq. ft. of living area that features an ideal open Kitchen/Living Room/Dining Room floor plan. The partially finished basement includes a rec room. The acreage has a 48 x 88 partially heated machine shed, along with a barn, and grain bin. It has many updates to the structure and mechanicals (Roof ‘09, Septic ‘13, Garage finish ‘03, Pressure tank ‘15). Sellers will consider pre-auction offers until November 14.

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The 2016 seventh grade volleyball team at North Iowa includes, front from left: Emma Duve, Shayla Heetland and Jayda Taha. Back row: Josee Vilano, Laura Wubben, Korra Marr, Coach Roxanne Steffensen, Leah Kramersmeier, Aleigha Gross and Elise Hinders. (Photo by Patty Jo Sanderson)

Seventh graders finish volleyball season with four wins The North Iowa seventh graders shut out West Hancock in their last home volleyball game of the season on Monday, Sept. 26 in Buffalo Center. The Lady Bison won 8-0, with scores of 21-8, 21-11, 21-13, 21-6, 2114, 21-6, 21-4 and 21-2. Top servers were Laura Wubben 47/53, Leah Kramersmeier 44/48, Emma Duve 15/18, Jayda Taha 5/7 and Korra Marr 9/11. “The girls continue to improve every match we play,” said Coach Rox Steffensen. The seventh graders won again when they traveled to Algona on Thursday, Oct. 6 to face Bishop

Garrigan. It was another shut out, as North Iowa won 8-0 with scores of 21-12, 21-10, 21-16, 21-13, 21-9, 21-4, 21-14 and 15-10. Top servers were Marr 33/36, Kramersmeier 17/20, Wubben 39/47 and Duve 13/19. Next, the girls headed to Mason City on Monday, Oct. 10 to face Newman, where the Knights put up a fight in the first set before the Lady Bison went on to win it, 6-1. Scores were 19-21, 21-6, 21-5, 21-6, 21-5, 2111 and 21-8. Top servers were Wubben 52/58, Duve 12/17, Marr 13/15, Kramersmeier 29/32 and Josee Vilano 8/10.

The seventh graders capped off their season on Thursday, Oct. 13, with a 6-0 win over the Bulldogs in Lake Mills. Set scores were 22-20, 21-18, 21-11, 21-18, 21-13 and 21-5. Top servers were Wubben 30/32, Kramersmeier 28/29, Aleigha Gross 4/5, Duve 16/21 and Marr 15/20. “It was a great way to end the season winning at Lake Mills,” said Coach Steffensen. “We had some great volleys and a great day serving.” The seventh graders finished their season with an outstanding game record of 56-7.

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Fred Stecker of Lakota had a hole in one on Wednesday, August 31 at Gruis Recreation Area. Witnesses were Harlan Melz, Dick Smith, Bob Price and George Good. Congratulations, Fred!

Members of the 2016 North Iowa eighth grade volleyball team include, from left: Kendall Kahler, Hannah Boekelman, Chloe Banks, Coach Sophia Rodriguez, Paige Goodnight, Kaitlyn Karl, Jaymie Simmons and Kali Bengtson. (Photo by Patty Jo Sanderson)

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North Iowa Middle School had two runners participate in cross country during the 2016 fall season. From left are: Head Coach Jonathan Potter, Bailey Garst, Jayda Taha and Coach Doug DeBoer. (Photo by Patty Jo Sanderson)

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North Iowa Community School hosted its annual Punt, Pass and Kick competition for elementary and middle school students on Friday, Oct. 7 at the school playground. The results have been tallied, and Farmers Trust and Savings Bank of Buffalo Center awarded medals for the first, second and third place winners in each division. Winners in the first through fourth grade divisions include, front from left: Addison Gerber, Taylen Langfald, Taylor Henrickson, Tate Engelbarts, Jayden Grunhovd, Reis Homsey, Emma Eichenberger, Lillian Krogmann, Brooklyn Price, Cale Lorenzen, Carter Koppen and Talan Jacobsen. Back row: Mylie Hinders, Elektra Black, Maci Eisele, Sam Schutjer, Hunter Grubbs, Brody Cooper, Kinzee Hinders, Ashlyn Bechler, Ebony Olson, Jamison Kramersmeier, Brendan Price and Chance Beck. In back are Mara Frerichs of FTSB and Mrs. Rox Steffensen.

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Winners of the grades five through eight divisions of the Punt, Pass and Kick contest at North Iowa include, front from left: Jaycee Daniels, Alana Thompson, Caitlin Mitthun, Anthony Eisele, Charlie Schaefer, Katlyn Wycoff, Gracie Westfall, Hayden Meinders, Noah Hofmann and Dereck DeLong. Back row: Mara Frerichs of FTSB, Leah Kramersmeier, Shayla Heetland, Logan Sabin, Riley Sabin, Logan Knudson, Kalie Bengtson, Hannah Boekelman, Tyler Murray, Mrs. Rox Steffensen (in back), Kade Hobbs and Jacob Hofmann. Not pictured are: Carson Frerichs, Lilly Cavin, Charlie Cavin and Kendall Kahler.

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Coach Steve Prohm and the Iowa State men’s basketball team gave a warm welcom e to the Wounded Warriors participating they arrived in Iowa on November 6. in this year’s

Hunting with Heroes honors Wou nd Warriors and local veterans for fif ed th year

President Theodore Roosevelt once said, “A man that is good enough to shed blood for his country is good enough to be given a square deal after afterwards.” This is one of the quotes that local non-profit organization “Hunting with Heroes” has adopted as a mantra and as a purpose for their annual event that honors veterans from near and far each year around the Lakota Area. On November 6-9, the group hosted its fifth group of Wounded Warriors from Camp Lejuene, NC for friendship, fellowship and recognition of the sacrifices that our military makes for us each and every day. In 2011, Bernard and Jason Becker founded “Hunting with Heroes”- a non-profit organization managed through the local American Legion Post 21 as a way to honor young men and women that fought in the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts. The event started as a way to honor young servicemen and women injured in battle but grew into an event that honors the dozens of local veterans from the area, as well. Through the generosity of local volunteers and supporters, this year’s Hunting with Heroes was once again made possibl event was arguably the best one yet. e this year thanks to volunteers who offered assistance and land for hunting to the their visiting Wounded Warriors from Camp As in the prior four years of the Lejuene, NC. The group of visiting Marines this year included, front from event, “Hunting with Heroes” worked left: Staff Sgt Eric Bruland, Major Stephe n Taylor, dog closely with the United States Marine handler Jim McGrady and Chief Warrant Officer 3 Brad Pottorff. Back row: Capt. Jim Nash, Sgt. Johna than Smart and Capt. Andrew Yeary. (Photo Johnacourtesy Algona Upper Des Moines)

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Corps this year to find Marines who had been injured in battle and who were in need of time away from rehabilitation of their physical and emotional injuries from the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts. This year, a total of seven Purple Heart Recipients were welcomed to the area for the weekend. Four Marine attendees made their first trip for the event: Major Steven Taylor, Captain Andrew Yeary, Staff Sgt. Eric Bruland and Sgt. Jonathan Smart. In addition, three participants from past years came back to assist with the logistics and execution of the event as alumni members. “Having the alumni members present at the event the last couple of years has been a great improvement, as they are able to relate to our new marine attendees and make them feel immediately at ease,” said Bernie Becker. All seven of the Marines received wounds from recent wartime efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan and are representative of the thousands of Marines who have been killed or wounded defending the freedom of our country. This year’s event started off with a very special welcome to Iowa, as the Wounded Warriors were warmly received by Iowa State men’s basketHEROES to page 11

Barb Murra of Murra Hardware helped shoppers make light-up snowman ornaments to take home during Ladies Night Out last Tuesday in Buffalo Center.

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Many shoppers got their first look at one of Buffalo Center’s newest establishments , The Tin Lily, during Ladies Night Out last Tuesda y, Nov. 10. Carol Wilson of The Rusty Rose recently expanded her operations into the new space on Main Street, located in the former Leibrand TV & Appliance store. While the new store also features antique items much like The Rusty Rose, Wilson is taking advantage of all the new space by arranging displays with differen t themes at The Tin Lily, such as bedroom, dining room and kids’ room displays. She also has a wide assortment of vintage chairs and other furniture in the basement level of the buildin g.

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Retired U.S. Air Force Master Sergea nt Dennis Murra delivered the address at the annual Veterans Day Program held at North Iowa High School on Wednesday, Nov. 11. He said that veterans often consider their time in service to be one of the most defining experie nces of their lives. Murra spoke about the recent Operation LZ event held in Forest City for veterans of the Vietnam War, and he addressed some common myths about that war, noting that the majority of servicemen and women who took part in that war were volunteers, rather than draftees. He also talked about ways that young people can uphold the traditions of this nation on Veterans Day and on every day of the year, such as flying the flag, volunteering in the community, and saying “thanks” to those who have served. “If you feel that being an Americ an is a title and not a responsibility, then this nation may not survive,” said Murra. “We need everyone to serve in whatever way they can.” More on page 11.

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Kossuth County Extension will offer the Commercial Ag Weed, Insect and Plant Disease Management Continuing Instruction Course (CIC) for commercial pesticide applicators Wednesday, Nov. 16. Registration at the Extension office in Algona begins at 8:30 a.m., and the course runs from 9 to 11:30 a.m. The course will provide continuing instruction credit for commercial pesticide applicators certified in categories 1A, 1B, 1C and 10. Some of the topics to be covered include: pesticide applications and

James Goetz of Buffalo Center is one of 68 Wartburg College students who were inducted into the Phi Eta Sigma honor society Saturday, October 16. Phi Eta Sigma is the oldest and largest freshman honor society. A student must achieve a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.5

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and be in the top 20 percent of their class by the end of the first year. Wartburg College’s Phi Eta Sigma members have the opportunity to win additional scholarships through the honor society, as well as participate in a variety of social and service events on campus.

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Waldorf University will host Scott Slechta, 2016 Iowa Teacher of the Year on Wednesday, Nov. 9. Slechta is a 35-year veteran Language Arts teacher from Fairfield High School in Fairfield. The evening will be a discussion about the changing world for teachers. The focus will be how the role of teaching has expanded beyond just a 50-minute lecture on content or small group carpet reading time in the classroom. Student engagement is critical to success in the classroom. Part of the ongoing conversation will include discussion about how technology is

Makeila Shortenhaus of Buffalo Center was part of the cast of Much Ado About Nothing this fall at Dordt College in Sioux Center. Makeila, who is a sophomore majoring in English As a Second Language, played the role Hero. Much Ado About Nothing is a Shakespearean classic that is driven solely on deception in order to break apart one romantic couple out of jealousy and bring together two

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Costume winners at the NIB Kids’ Halloween Party

Wearing their winning costumes in the 4-year-old through K-Prep age division are, from left: 2nd-Rowan Wirtjes and Winners in the 1-2 year old division at the NIB kids’ costume contest were, from 1st-Michael Jace Christ. Not pictured is third place winner Amelia Price. North Iowa Betterment held its annual Kids’ Halloween Party on Sunday, Oct. 30 at left: 3rd-MacKenzie Willmert, 2nd-Joey Murra and 1st-Amarah Langfald. the Heritage Town Center in Buffalo Center. Prizes were awarded to the kids with the top three costumes in eight age divisions, as determined by the judges. Winners in the one-year-old and under category included, from left: 3rd-Shelby Murra, 2nd-Charlotte Hagen and 1st-Ross Wirtjes.

Prizes for the best costumes in the 2-3 year old division went to, from left: 2nd-Annabeth Schmitt, 3rd-Joel Boekelman and 1st-Norah Porter.

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Prize winners in the first and second grade division of the kids’ costume contest are, from left: 1st-Brooklyn Price, 2nd-Archer Winter Kindergarten kids winning prizes in the NIB kids’ Hal- and 3rd-Jayden Enderson. loween costume contest are, from left: 3rd-Marcela Olivares, 2nd-Ryann Vaudt and 1st-Harper Homsey.

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Winners in the third and fourth grade division of the Halloween Fifth and sixth graders awarded top prizes for their costumes are, costume contest are, from left: 1st-Genna Baumann, 2nd-Ashlyn from left: 2nd-K’lyn Sahl, 1st-Morgan Elwood and 3rd-Kaiden McBechler and 3rd-Mylie Hinders. Grady. HEROES from page 1 hunting. Each of the Marines will receive hunting gear and a brand-new shotgun to use for the weekend and keep for their own use. They will travel the hunting grounds in four pick-up trucks provided by Kemna Auto of Algona. “Kemna is giving us four trucks and gas cards, which is another major expense we don’t have to worry about,” said Becker. “They really go out of their way for us. They put special steps on the trucks so it is easier for the Marines to get in and out. Kemna has been on board with us since day one.” The hunters will be well fed for the entire weekend, as well. Local restaurants and stores are helping to provide breakfast, lunch and supper for the group both days. “Saturday lunch will be provided

for them at Roadrunners Cafe in Lakota, and Saturday night they’ll hunt until about 4 p.m. and then head down to have dinner provided at the Main Street Pub in Bancroft,” Becker said. “Then Sunday afternoon, Casey’s will provide pizza for lunch.” For Becker, one of the highlights of the weekend is always Sunday evening’s banquet at the Eagle Center in Lakota, open to all area veterans, their spouses, spouses of deceased veterans and sponsors of the event. Doors for the event will open at 4:30 p.m. The supper will be a ribeye steak sandwich meal catered by HyVee. A program will begin around 5:15 p.m. “It’s no cost to those attending,” said Becker. “Hy-Vee always caters the meal and picks up the tab for the whole thing.”

There will be a drawing for three commemorative rifles for veterans, while surviving spouses of deceased veterans will have a chance to enter a drawing for a $250 gift certificate to Nyman Furniture and TV in Bancroft. Every veteran in attendance will receive $20 gift cards to Hager Foods in Bancroft and a gas card from K&H Cooperative. “It’s our way to celebrate, to say ‘thank you’ for their service and sacrifice,” said Becker. “The weekend is always a success. One of the neatest things for me is after the program when the older veterans get to talking to the younger guys. There’s just camaraderie among them. They’ve seen the same things, been through the same things — just in a different era.” Hunting with Heroes was founded in 2011 when Becker and his son, Ja-

son, were looking for a way to honor veterans. “We were looking for something to do,” he said. “When my son was in Washington, D.C. he visited Arlington National Cemetery. There’s a section there that is just for Iraq and Afghanistan veterans. They had nine funerals that day, and he saw kids playing at their dad’s grave, and he knew what we needed to do. He knew we couldn’t do anything for those people who had passed, but we knew we needed to do something for those who have survived. We have good hunting ground, and it seemed like a good fit.” Becker encourages all local veterans, spouses of veterans and event sponsors to attend the banquet. To RSVP, contact Cathy Kelly at 515538-0572 or Denny Murra at 641562-2198.

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