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in Lakota are planned for Sunday, December 4 at the Lakota Community Center from 4-6 p.m. For events and times, see ad elsewhere in this ediGraphic-Advocate tion of the Tribune.

Thompson Library to host Christmas Open House December 3 Grundy Register The Thompson Public Library will host a Christmas Open House on Saturday, December 3 from 9-11 a.m. A special visit by Santa and his Hampton Chronicle helper will be from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Refreshments will be served.

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Rake Library to host Holiday Open House Friday

Library holds sendoff for Cindy Steffensen

The Rake Public Library will host a Holiday Open House on Friday, December 2 from 3-5 p.m. Sandwiches, bars, juice and coffee will be served, along with a visit from Santa. The public is invited to attend.

Thompson Fire Dept. to host Soup Supper December 3

The Thompson Fire Department will host its annual Soup Supper on Saturday, December 3 from 5-7 p.m., or until gone, at the fire station. All proceeds will go towards purchasing new equipment.

State Savings Bank to host Holiday Open House December 2

State Savings Bank in Rake will host a Holiday Open House on Friday, December 2 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Holiday goodies, coffee and cider will be served, along with 2017 calendars and door prizes.

NIB to host Craft and Vendor Show December 3

North Iowa Betterment will host a craft and vendor show on Saturday, December 3 at Heritage Town Center in Buffalo Center from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Santa and his Elf will also make a visit to the Bison Senior Center from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Light Up a Life ceremony to be held Friday

The UHD Hospice will host its Light Up a Life ceremony on Friday, December 2 at 6 p.m. at Timely Mission Nursing Home in Buffalo Center. $10 will light up one bulb in memory of one person on the hospice Christmas tree. Contact UHD Hospice in Blue Earth, MN for more information.

Holiday Parade of Homes in Rake planned for Sunday

A Holiday Parade of Homes in Rake is planned for Sunday, December 4 from 4-7 p.m. The cost is $5. Tickets and maps are available at Rake City Hall. Coffee, cider and goodies will also be served.

Senior citizens dinner next Tuesday

The North Iowa Student Council will host its annual Christmas dinner for senior citizens next Tuesday, Dec. 6 at the Heritage Town Center in Buffalo Center. Doors open at 10:45 a.m., with entertainment starting at 11 a.m. and the meal beginning at 11:15 a.m. Pre-registration was required.

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Church..................................page 4 Classifieds.............................page 6 Courthouse......................page 5, 6 Local News..........................page 2, 12 Marketplace.....................page 7, 8 Obituaries.........................page 4, 5 Opinion / Editorial.............page 2 Public Notices......................page 5 Social News..........................page 3 Sports..............................page 9, 10

“Martian Christmas” Monday at North Iowa Elementary

Library director Sharon Hippen and board members Cheryl Baumann, Linda Friesenborg and Pam Angstman bid Cindy Steffensen a fond farewell as Tuesday, Nov. 22 was her last day of work at the library. Cindy has been assistant librarian since July, 1999. Many friends and former co-workers came to the library Tuesday morning to wish Cindy well on her new venture, as she will be leaving Buffalo Center soon. Front from left are: Sharon Hippen, Cindy Steffensen and Pam Angstman. Back row: Cheryl Baumann and Linda Friesenborg.

The North Iowa Elementary students, K-prep through fourth grade, will present their holiday concert on Monday, Dec. 5, at 7 p.m. in the North Iowa Auditorium. In addition to K-prep through second graders singing sounds of the season, the third and fourth graders will present a holiday musical called “Martian Christmas”. Among the performers will be, front from left: Aaron Cook, Drew Schutjer, Jamison Kramersmeier and Landon Price. Back row: Lucas Oldenkamp, Caden Holt, Jenna Daniels, Lily Beckman and Aisha Jobe.

Kids found safe after child abduction in Buffalo Center Two children are safe, and two suspects are in custody, following a child abduction last Wednesday, Nov. 23 in Buffalo Center. Buffalo Center Police Chief Matt Holmquist says he was flagged down by a motorist at about 4:25 p.m. last Wednesday and alerted to suspicious activity near the 400 block of 2nd St. NW in Buffalo Center. A man and woman were seen walking up to a house and acting suspicious. Several minutes later, the same couple was seen leaving with two small children. They walked to a silver SUV that had been parked a distance away from the house. Holmquist and the Winnebago

Open house Friday at newly remodeled Rake apartments

The apartment buildings in Rake are getting a makeover, after new owners took over in October. Joe and Kristine (Olsen) Kidder of JK Enterprises are the new owners, and Kathy (Olsen) Zender is the manager. They have been hard at work updating the apartments, located on 3rd St. SW in Rake, and they will hold an open house on Friday, Dec. 2 from 12-4 p.m. to show off the results. So far, they have two of the one bedroom units complete, with updates including new flooring, cabinets, countertops, toilets and a fresh paint job. They have also installed a new washer and dryer, along with new flooring in the hallway. Zender says all of the one bedroom units will be getting a complete remodel, and then they’ll move on to updating the two bedroom units. There are two buildings with a total of four one bedroom units and four two bedroom units. Anyone with questions may contact Joe Kidder at 715-645-0519 or stop by the open house on Friday.

County Sheriff’s Office began investigating the incident. A babysitter at the house told law enforcement that the two kids, ages three and one, were taken by an unknown male and the children’s biological mother, Ashley Machain, who had brandished a knife. Law enforcement began searching for the silver SUV, Machain, and the male accomplice. At 2:25 a.m. the following morning, the two children were recovered safely in Fort Dodge. Machain and the male accomplice, Daniel Smith, were taken into police custody. Machain was charged with Burglary in the 2nd degree, a class C felony, along with Child Endangerment, a class D felony. Smith

was also charged with Burglary in the 2nd degree, along with Driving While Barred, which is an aggravated misdemeanor. Other agencies assisting with the investigation include the Forest City Police Department; the Iowa Department of Public Safety’s Iowa State Patrol; Fort Dodge Police Department; Faribault County, MN Sheriff’s Office; Wells, MN Police Department; Webster County Sheriff’s Office; Ames Police Department; Iowa State University Police Department; Department of Human Services; and the Iowa Department of Public Safety’s Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation.

Cindy Steffensen gets a goodbye hug from Doris Harms, as Harley Harms and Shirley Steenhard look on. Cindy and Doris were co-workers for many years at Timely Mission Nursing Home.

McGrady and O’Connor available for painting jobs A clarification for last week’s article about McGrady/O’Connor Painting and Decorating LLC: Chuck indicated that he will handle the book work for the company, while Kim

will focus more on managing the crew, but both Chuck and Kim will be working in the field. Chuck can be reached at 641-512-3918, and Kim can be reached at 515-538-0726.

School board talks testing and technology

By Andrew Shaw The North Iowa School Board had a rather short session for its monthly meeting last Monday, Nov. 21, where topics included driver’s education, student testing and the district’s technology plan. The board approved contracts for Jamie Droessler as paraprofessional, Colleen Hovinga as substitute bus driver and Dean Gerzema as driver’s education instructor. Fees for driver’s education will go up $20 for the coming year, for a cost of $280 per student in the North Iowa school district and $300 per student enrolling from outside of the district. The district will submit a Modified Allowable Growth request in the amount of $45,766.60, which will cover costs the school has to pay out to other districts for students open enrolling out.

The board heard updates from the principals about things going on at school, including parent teacher conferences, testing, Destination D.C., honor band and speech. Various students have also been working on a new “scholarship tree” display, which is going up in the gym lobby. Supt. Cory Myer also updated the board on a few items. The district received a refund check from its workers compensation insurance, as a result of school staff staying healthy. Myer said they have spent a lot of time working to improve safety on the job. Myer also relayed some feedback about the new propane school bus, saying that the kids on the bus are quieter because they don’t have to talk over the engine. Myer talked to the board about the new Smarter Balanced testing, which will begin next year. He said the test is more difficult than the

Iowa Assessment, and he wants to make sure parents are prepared to see lower scores. He said that if a class is rated as 90% proficient on the Iowa Assessment, it’s estimated that they’ll only rate as 35-45% proficient on the Smarter Balanced test. He said the questions are more complex, and North Iowa students haven’t taken a test in that format before. Other topics Myer discussed included the possibility of starting an Employee of the Month program, as well as forming a committee to look at incorporating alternative energy, such as solar power, at the school. The board reviewed updates to a few board policies, including a change that will allow community members to petition against a board appointment if they disagree with someone the board appoints to fill a vacancy.

The board also reviewed details of the district’s technology plan with Next Generation Technologies. Rates went up a bit this year, which includes additional work for professional development. Last year, there were 939 ticket numbers created for IT work at the school, which totaled 2,197 hours of labor. Myer said the district paid about $26 per hour of labor, which he thinks is a pretty good rate. Board members discussed their experience at the Iowa Association of School Boards Convention held earlier this month. Attending this year were board members John Helland and Rachel Wubben, along with Supt. Myer. The December board meeting will begin early at 5 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 19, due to the middle school concert that night.

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Buffalo Center (Iowa) Tribune

Windmills make us poor

Way back when 10 Years Ago Tribune Files of Thursday, November 30, 2006 “Boughs of Holly” is the theme for the Christmas tour of homes taking place in Lakota on Saturday, December 2. Tours are from 1-4 p.m. which includes seven homes in the area. Thanksgiving has passed and the season for giving is upon us. What a perfect time for the North Iowa Community School District Superintendent of Schools to host his monthly Coffee on the Supe. Supt. Larry D. Hill will pick up the coffee tab for the patrons who attend his informational meeting at the Norske Hus in Rake on Thursday, November 30 between 9-10:30 a.m. 20 Years Ago Tribune Files of Thursday, November 28, 1996 Effective December 1, 1996, the ownership of Buffalo Center Rural Health Clinic will transfer from Forest City Regional Medical Center to the North Iowa Mercy Health Center. Drs. Clark, Carlson, Keller and Jim McGuire, P.A. will continue to see patients on their scheduled days. Thursday, November 28, is Thanksgiving Day. Have you looked at your

list to determine where the “being thankful” should stop? Find your long list of things for which you are thankful to God. 30 Years Ago Tribune Files of Thursday, November 27, 1986 The BCR speech team won the Sweepstakes Trophy by defeating nine other teams at the Clear Lake Thanksgiving Invitational on November 22. The squad boasted 17 finalists at the tournament. Ten Buffalo Center advertisers will be holding Christmas open houses this weekend. 40 Years Ago Tribune Files of Thursday, November 25, 1976 “Try Buffalo Center First”, a new campaign for Buffalo Center sponsored by the Farmers Trust and Savings Bank, is kicked off today. As you pause from your regular workday activities to share in a Thanksgiving respite, stop in. Brian Eckheart was named on the First All-State Defensive Team, Class 1-A, for the 1976 Bison football season holding down a tackle spot in the listings. Brian joins Terry Letcher as the only two Buffalo Center players ever

Heritage Park of North Iowa is hosting a new, community sponsored event this Christmas season with the “Holiday Tour of Lights”. Through sponsor donations, Heritage Park has constructed many brightly lit holiday displays throughout the park for people to drive through to see during the holiday season. The tour opened last Friday and will run Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings from 6-9 p.m. until December 18. Then from December 1924, it will be open Monday-Saturday from 6-9 p.m. This event includes an Enchanted Forest of decorated Christmas trees to walk through and a warming house serving coffee, co-

coa and goodies. A special evening will be on December 18, with a candlelight church service at 6 p.m., followed by a soup supper at 7 p.m. in Beaver Creek Church, located on the park’s grounds. Admission to the Holiday Tour of Lights is a free will donation. All donations collected will be distributed among non-profit youth organizations and Heritage Park. It’s anticipated that families from a 50-mile radius will drive to Forest City over the holiday season to view these displays. For more information, contact Dawn Arispe at 641-596-0527 or email dawnarispe@yahoo.com

named to first team berths in the AllState balloting. 50 Years Ago Tribune Files of Thursday, December 1, 1966 Four of our ardent shotgun hunters left here shortly after supper, Saturday evening, and headed out to hunt quail near Leon, IA. They bedded down in the local hotel pursuant to the morning hunt. Making up the party were Curt Bashans, Don Hofbauer, Larry Oren and Darrel Beavers. Arriving back here on Sunday night, the men had 24 quail. Look for this label of Red Wing Shoes when you buy for all outdoor trails. Shop at Weaver’s Leather Store here in Buffalo Center. 60 Years Ago Tribune Files of Thursday, November 27, 1956 Pvt. Richard Heyes is receiving his basic training with the 9th Infantry Division at Fort Carson, CO. He entered the service last October. A Boy Scout Court of Honor was held at the PTA meeting on Monday evening. Scoutmaster Sid Hutchinson and George Winter presented the awards. About 120 people were in attendance. Refreshments were served to all.

Holiday Tour of Lights Clear Lake opens at Heritage Park Arts Center

Mills Theater plans free showings for Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day The Mills Theater in Lake Mills will commemorate Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day on Wednesday, Dec. 7, with free showings of two films. The theater will show a National Geographic special on Pearl Harbor beginning at 2:30 p.m., followed by the 2001 feature film Pearl Harbor at 4 p.m. All veterans who attend these showings can enjoy a free small popcorn. Japan’s December 7, 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor and six other military

bases on the Hawaiian island of Oahu precipitated America’s entry into World War II, a global conflict. Pearl Harbor endures as a symbol of American resilience and resolve, and the annual commemoration of the attack on Pearl Harbor fosters reflection, remembrance, and understanding. The free event at the Mills Theater is sponsored by Christianson Interiors, Singlestad Hardware & Rental, and Otto Chose Post 235 of Lake Mills.

features work by area artists

An exhibit featuring the work of eight north Iowa artists in a variety of media is on display in the Hanson Gallery at the Clear Lake Arts Center through the end of the year. This group of eight, also known at the Arts Center as Tuesday’s Painters, includes Dolores Badje, Gloria Beeman, Christina Blum, Beverly Clapsaddle, Delores Frederick, Terry Johnston, Jerry Miller and Sally Neuberger. Each artist brings his or her own unique perspective to explorations in watercolor, acrylic and oil painting, drawing, fused glass, pottery, jewelry and mixed media sculpture. Meet these artists at a reception on Sunday, Dec. 4 from 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. This reception will feature a spirited mix of art and holiday entertainment, with live music by Nonsemble. The Clear Lake Arts Center is located in downtown Clear Lake at 17 South 4th Street.

For years, alternative energy development was stifled by petroleum subsidies; among them military protection rackets and depletion allowances. The subsidies were touted as a way to prop up national security and help low income people get around. But if the cost of oil was realized at the pump instead of hidden in tax breaks and subsidies, investment in other forms of energy would have been more attractive. Any government-forced transfer of wealth results in misdirected economic decisions. The only way to know which form of energy is best is to let millions of consumers decide without interference. The market is already full of products that we’ve shown we want through purchase. So in order to cash in on a way to compete with proven goods and services, a crisis is used. In the history of Earth, we are now in the lower one quarter of the range of Earth’s temperature, yet there is some serious money to be made. In spite of the fact that nature has provided us with the ultimate storage vehicle for solar energy, fossil fuels, we are to believe that these tiny objects (relative to Earth’s surface) such as power plants and cars can drastically change the climate. In the early 1980s when we started farming, I dug tunnels to the hog water tanks through drifts of snow the pigs would walk over as if there was no fence at all. We hung a curtain to cordon off the kitchen because the wood cook-stove was the only way to keep us warm. Now I only use insulat-

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Fritz Groszkruger 4selfgovernment@gmail.com www.alternativebyfritz.com ed coveralls for ringing the Salvation Army bell at Fareway. The climate is warmer. The climate science debate is focused on whether the climate is warming and laws to fix the problem, while ignoring the consequences of those laws and the benefits they will bring. Susan Solomon (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration), one of the world’s top climate scientists, and her colleagues issued a report published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. It states that eliminating carbon dioxide emissions from human activity would be offset by natural processes and not slow the trend toward a warmer climate. On the other end of the scale is the most optimistic estimate of the results of a world totalitarian dictatorship (Invade China?). If we are all controlled to such an extent, the temperature of the earth would be reduced by less than one tenth of one percent of a degree F in a hundred years. We are presently spending $1.5 trillion per year on the global warming industry and according to the alarmists that is still not enough. Imagine how lifestyles would change if we were doing “enough.” This cloudy, windless day would have me huddled by a window with pencil

and paper, not at this keyboard and search engine. (Google, by the way, is a joke, controlled by climate change industry tax feeders.) The bottom line is that we should tell the bio-fuel and windmill scam artists to take a hike. We should be skeptical when a crisis is touted as a way to fight a market that is truly our friend. The market makes us wealthy. Government control makes us poor. Those of us who are concerned about income inequality, the cost of medical care, and the cost of living in general should reject the idea of punishing the productive class to reward opportunistic snake oil salesmen. I can’t imagine self-described constitutional conservative, Representative Steve King, and the taxpayers’ watchdog, Senator Charles Grassley actually believe the windmill subsidies are constitutional or a moral alternative to freedom. Bringing home the bacon to Iowa costs someone else, somewhere. On this Thanksgiving Day, I am thankful we have none of these monuments to stupidity within sight of our farm. A letter to the editor, or directly to me at 4selfgovernment@gmail.com would be welcome. Also, you can view my blog here: www.alternativebyfritz. com

Buffalo Center residents to be surveyed for Iowa Small Town Poll The Iowa Small Town Poll, an Iowa State University survey that gauges quality of life in rural Iowa, will soon hit mailboxes in Buffalo Center and other communities across the state. The poll’s organizers have announced plans to conduct the survey every two years, rather than every 10 years as in the past. The Iowa Small Town Poll assesses life, attitudes and social interactions in 125 small towns in Iowa. The first survey was conducted in 1994 and again in 2004 and 2014. Rather than wait until 2024 to conduct the next survey, ISU faculty decided to release the poll again this year. David Peters, associate professor of sociology and project coordinator, said gathering data biennially will provide more relevant results. “A lot can change in 10 years,” Peters said. “Conducting the survey more often will allow us to be more topical, to ask questions regarding public policies that are of immediate concern.” Topics this year include population change, recovery from recession, crime and drinking water quality. Survey postcards soon will arrive

in 250 households in each of the small towns selected for the project, Peters said. Those postcards will refer recipients to an online survey asking a range of questions regarding social conditions, perceptions of local quality of life and local services and amenities. Iowans who complete the 20-minute survey will be entered in drawings for one of 30 $100 gift cards. Peters said the survey results help to inform state and local policymakers as they consider issues that affect rural communities. The survey launches on the heels of a recent analysis of income growth in Iowa completed by Peters based on data from the U.S. Census Bureau. In the analysis, Peters found that incomes in rural Iowa have climbed faster than in urban areas of the state over the last 10 years. “In short, rural Iowa households are prospering in terms of their incomes,” Peters wrote in the analysis. “Compared to their urban counterparts in Iowa and other rural people nationally, incomes of rural Iowans have been both higher and faster growing over the past decade.”

The analysis pegged the median household income in rural Iowa at $60,223 in 2015, a 9.6 percent increase from 2005. The median income in urban parts of the state was $51,705, growing at a more modest rate of 3.7 percent since 2005. Peters said the relative prosperity in rural Iowa may be due to agriculture or to smaller communities supporting a more stable employment base. But he noted that rural residents must often commute to larger communities for job opportunities, an arrangement he described as a “hub-and-spoke system.” He said distributing the Iowa Small Town Poll every other year will allow researchers to take a more precise look at the factors that influence rural prosperity. More information on the Iowa Small Town Poll is available on the project’s website. Continued support for the project comes from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agriculture and Food Research Initiative, the ISU College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Experiment Station and ISU Extension and Outreach.

Pest Control Operators course offered December 7 Kossuth County Extension will host a Pest Control Operators Continuing Instruction Course (CIC) for commercial pesticide applicators Wednesday, Dec. 7. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m., followed by sessions from 9 to 11:30 a.m. The Extension office is located at 1121-B HWY 18 E. in Algona. The course will provide continuing instruction credit for commercial pesticide applicators certified in cat-

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egories 7A (General Household Pest), 7B (Termite), 8 (Public Health), and 10 (Research and Demonstration). The course will cover bed bug, ant, rodent and termite control while emphasizing ways to reduce human exposure in sensitive locations. There is a fee for registration. To register or to obtain additional information about the CIC, contact the Kossuth County Extension office at 515-295-2469.

Updated soils data available at Web Soil Survey USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has announced that soils information for Iowa landowners is updated and available for free online, via Web Soil Survey – the most widely used website for accessing soils information in the United States for making land use decisions. Iowa NRCS State Soil Scientist Rick Bednarek says each survey now contains a full complement of soils data, giving users the ability to analyze soilbased interpretations regionally, multistate, or across the country. Bedarek says one of the major uses of Web Soil Survey data is updating Corn Suitability Ratings (CSR2) for Iowa cropland. “County tax assessors will use this data for farm evaluations,” he said. The Web Soil Survey develops

spatial data (soil polygons, lines and points) and tabular data (physical and chemical properties) for all soil survey areas. In 2016, the Web Soil Survey logged more than 2.8 million user visits. Users developed more than 536,000 reports for individual portions of the country. Urban landowners, developers, and real estate agents can also use the Web Soil Survey to learn more about soils characteristics, water tables, and other data for an individual property. The Web Soil Survey is available at websoilsurvey.nrcs.usda.gov/app. To find out when surveys in Iowa were updated, click on the “Download Soils Data” tab and choose “Iowa.” Click on “Contact Us” to get assistance from the Soils Hotline, a State Soil Scientist, or a local NRCS office.

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North Iowa Communities List of Events

Buffalo

Save the Date

December 8 Christmas Open House, TSB Bank-Thompson, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Bluegrass Jam, Heritage Town Center-Buffalo Center, 6-9 p.m. December 10 St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Cookie Walk, Heritage Town Cen-

Thursday, December 1 7th/8th Boys Basketball (H) West Hancock, 4:15 p.m. V Wrestling @ North Union, 6 p.m. Friday, December 2 Holiday Open House, State Savings Bank-Rake, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Holiday Open House, Rake Public Library, 3-5 p.m. JV/V Girls/Boys Basketball, (H) North Union, 4 p.m. V Bowling @ Sumner-Fredericksburg, 4 p.m. UHD Light Up a Life ceremony, Timely Mission Nursing Home, 6 p.m. Saturday, December 3 Christmas Open House, Thompson Public Library, 9-11 a.m., special visit by Santa and his helper, 9:30-10:30 a.m. NIB Christmas Craft and Vendor Show, Heritage Town Center-Buffalo Center, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. -Santa and his Elf, Bison Senior Center, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Thompson Fire Dept. Soup Supper, Thompson Fire Station, 5-7 p.m. Sunday, December 4 Christmas in Lakota, Lakota Community Center, 4-6 p.m. Rake Holiday Parade of Homes, beginning at Rake City Hall, 4-7 p.m. Monday, December 5 American Legion Auxiliary Unit 21 Christmas Potluck, Heritage Town Center-Buffalo Center, 12 p.m.

St. Patrick’s Buffalo Center Annual Christmas

Cookie Walk Heritage Town Center

Saturday, December 10, 2016 9 – 10:30 A.M. Large box $10.00 Small box $6.00

Coffee and cider will be served for a freewill donation.

ter, 9-10:30 a.m. Christmas in Buffalo Center-For time and places of events, see ad elsewhere in this edition of the Tribune December 14 Farmers Trust and Savings Bank Christmas Open House, Buffalo Center, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

North Iowa Food for Families Food Pantry open, Buffalo Plaza, 2-4 p.m. 7th/8th Boys Basketball @ Lake Mills, 4:15 p.m. Elementary Holiday Concert, NICS-Auditorium, 7 p.m. Tuesday, December 6 JV/V Girls/Boys Basketball (H) Rockford, 4 p.m. Wednesday, December 7 Christian Women’s Club meeting, First Reformed Church-Buffalo Center, 9:30 a.m.

Heyer celebrates 90th birthday

Friends and family of Betty (Aukes) Heyer, formerly of Buffalo Center, are invited to celebrate Betty’s 90th birthday on Friday, December 2 with a card shower. Birthday greetings and well-wishes will reach her at Titonka Care Center, PO Box 349, Titonka, IA 50480.

Meek receives bone marrow transplant

Longtime residents of Buffalo Center will remember the Meek family. Pat was diagnosed with leukemia earlier this year and recently underwent a bone marrow transplant at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. Prayers would be greatly appreciated, and cards will reach her at Gift of Life House, 705 2nd St. SW, Room 60, Rochester, MN 55902.

Card Shower - Dec. 2

Center

The Rake SHARE Iowa December deadline is Friday, December 2. Orders may be placed from 9-11 a.m. on Wednesday, November 30 at the Bison Senior Center in Buffalo Center. Orders may also be placed with SHARE volunteer, Illa, at 566-3558 or at 641-903-9409. For more information, or to place an order online, visit www.shareiowa.org. December orders will be available for pick up on Saturday, December 17 from 10-11 a.m. in the Rake City Hall.

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Mabus celebrates 90th birthday with motorcycle ride

Joan Mabus of Lakota recently celebrated her 90th birthday with a motorcycle ride provided by her grandson Bill Mabus. Bill also took Joan on a motorcycle ride 10 years ago as a gift for her 80th birthday.

Retirement workshop to be held in Algona Heartwarmer’s

How can you be sure your retirement funds will last a lifetime? This important question will be addressed in an Iowa State University Extension and Outreach workshop December 8 and 15 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Algona. The two-part program, Writing Your Retirement Paycheck, is designed to provide information needed by those approaching retirement within the next ten years. The workshop outlines key factors to consider prior to retirement and describes two strategies for structuring your retirement income. “For most of us, our paychecks have been determined by someone else all our lives. But in retirement, many of us are responsible to write our own paychecks. How will we know how big it should be?” said Brenda Schmitt, Human Sciences Specialist in family finance.

According to Schmitt, who will lead the workshop, topics include: inflation, health costs, Social Security, required minimum distributions, annuities and more. “Individuals need to make their own decisions about retirement, but clear and non-commercial information is a necessary ingredient for decision-making,” said Schmitt. Schmitt points out that even those who work with a trusted financial professional must ultimately make the decisions themselves. A financial professional can suggest or recommend products and strategies, but it is the consumer who decides and then lives with the results of the decisions. There is a fee for the workshop, which will help to off-set direct expenses and to support the Human Sciences Kossuth County Extension Program. Register by Wednesday, Dec. 7 by contacting Faye Schluter at 515-295-2469 or fayes@iastate.edu

Christmas Open House

Quilt Guild Christmas Party Thursday

Heartwarmer’s Quilt Guild will meet on Thursday, December 1 for their Christmas party at 6:30 p.m. at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Buffalo Center. Quilters are reminded to bring a special gift exchange package and a dish for potluck.

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Monday-Friday 8 am-12:30 pm, 1:30-4 pm Saturday 8-10:30 am

Lakota

THOMPSON PUBLIC LIBRARY Saturday, December 3 9-11 a.m.

Betty (Aukes) Heyer is turning 90 on December 2. Cards to help her celebrate this special day will reach Betty at Titonka Care Center PO Box 349, Titonka, IA 50480.

Special visit by Santa and his helper, 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Mon-Fri 8 am-12 noon Saturday 8:30-9:30 am

Rake

Mon-Fri 8:30 am-12:30 pm Saturday 8:30-10:15 am

Thompson

Monday-Friday 8 am-noon Saturday 8-10:45 am

Refreshments will be served.

Thank You

I would like to thank the people of Buffalo Center for the kindness at my farewell party. This means a lot to me! I will try to keep in touch with you. vw God bless everyone!

Cindy Steffensen

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Never are we more aware of how Thelma Adams touched the lives of so many people then now. We sincerely say “Thank You” for the kind expressions of sympathy and thoughtfulness whether through prayers, memories shared, flowers, food or the various memorials. We appreciate all of it, even if we happened to miss sending a personal thank you. To know that her memory will continue to touch children’s lives through the memorial donation to the special education classrooms, the scholarship fund, the memory box of children books at the library, the tree coming this spring and the upcoming visits of the “Guy in the Red Suit” gives us comfort. We are amazed by the love and support from family, friends and the community. We miss Thelma every day but we keep the memories close to our hearts as we continue to live, learn and grow like she would want us to. Thanks to each of you for all the support. Cherish the upcoming holiday with your families and friends.

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Christmas in Lakota Sunday, December 4 Lakota Community Center

a Get your holiday baking done at the North Iowa 4Her’s Holiday Bake Sale, 4-6 p.m.

a Also enjoy a cup of hot cocoa or apple cider and a Christmas goodie while the kids visit with Santa Claus from 4-5 p.m.

a Each child will receive a bag of candy a Annual Lighting of the Tree, 5:30 p.m. a Road Runners will be serving soup and sandwiches from 5:30-7:30 p.m., $6

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Services and Announcements of activities in our area

Churches

“Not forsaking the assembling...together” BETHANY LUTHERAN CHURCH Thompson, Iowa Pastor Judy Wozniak www.lutheransonline.com Wednesday, November 30: Bible Study, 8 a.m. Sunday, December 4: Worship w/Communion, 8:45 a.m. Fellowship, 9:45 a.m. Sunday School, 9:45 a.m. Wednesday, December 7: Bible Study, 8 a.m. --------------------------------------BETHLEHEM LUTHERAN CHURCH Buffalo Center, Iowa Pastor Nathaniel Hedin-Schmidt Sunday, December 4: Worship, 9:30 a.m. Fellowship, 10:30 a.m. Sunday School, 10:30 a.m. Confirmation, 10:30 a.m. ------------------------------------COMMUNITY CHAPEL Pastor Kent Hillesland Lakota, Iowa www.communitychapelonline.org Wednesday, November 30: Prayer Meeting, 7 p.m. Sunday, December 4: Sunday School, 9:30 a.m. Worship Service, 10:30 a.m. Choir Practice, 6:15 p.m. Evening Service, 7 p.m. -------------------------------------FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Buffalo Center, Iowa Sunday, December 4: Worship, 9 a.m. --------------------------------------FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Buffalo Center, Iowa www.firstcongobc.com Pastor Tim Diehl Thursday, December 1 Women’s Fellowship Bible Study, 12 p.m. -Potluck with meeting to follow -Hostess- Bev A. Carol, Diana and

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December 2016 Mon. 5 • Jim McGuire ALL DAY Tues. 6 • Dr. Carlson AM/McGuire PM Wed. 7 • Jim McGuire 9:30 AM-5 PM Thurs. 8 • Molly Eichenberger AM/ Closed PM Fri. 9 • Jim McGuire ALL DAY To make an appointment for a specialty, call the Mason City Clinic at 1-800-6221411. In a medical emergency after hours, call the Mercy Family Clinic in Forest City at (641) 585-2904 until 5 p.m. Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. For other medical advice, please call the Mercy Family Health Line at 1-800-468-0500.

Phyllis Fellowship Hour, 10:30 a.m. -Christmas ShareTime to follow Sunday School classes will meet Sunday, December 4: throughout the church, 10:45 a.m. Worship, 9 a.m. Chancel Choir practice, 11 a.m. Fellowship, 10:15 a.m. Pastor Bill leads worship at -Kathi Nelson and Betty Heyer’s TMNH, 2 p.m. birthday Monday, December 5: Christmas Caroling, 3 p.m. Pastor Bill is out of the study this Sandwiches, snacks and hot choco- morning. late, 5 p.m. Tuesday, December 6: -------------------------------------- Lectionary Text Study meets in the FIRST PRESBYTERIAN church’s study for all clergy, 10 a.m. CHURCH Wednesday, December 7: Lakota, Iowa Pastor Bill is out of the study this Judy Junkermeier, CRE morning. Sunday, December 4: Christian Women’s Club meets in Sunday School, 9 a.m. the fellowship hall, 9:30 a.m. Worship Service, 10 a.m. Creative Spirits Christmas Paint Christmas in the Barn at Mark and ing event at church, 6:30 p.m. Mary Behrends Farm, Lone Rock, 4 --------------------------------------p.m. IMMANUEL LUTHERAN Visit with Santa in the Community CHURCH Room, Lakota, 4-6 p.m. Rural Titonka Tuesday, December 6: www.parishthree.weebly.com Senior Citizens Christmas Dinner at Sunday, December 4: Heritage Town Center, Buffalo Center St. John’s Worship, 8:30 a.m. -------------------------------------- Immanuel Sunday School, 8:45FIRST REFORMED CHURCH 9:45 a.m. Buffalo Center, Iowa Immanuel Worship, 10 a.m. Pastor Bill Peake Evening Advent Service at Imwww.firstreformedbc.org manuel, 7 p.m. Wednesday, November 30: Tuesday, December 6: Pastor Bill is out of the study this St. John’s WELCA Bible Study, 9 morning. a.m. Board of Deacons meets with Parish Three Council Meeting-ImTreasurer Linda Harms for mission manuel, 7 p.m. disbursement and budget planning Wednesday, December 7: for 2017, 6 p.m. Pastors Meeting at St. John’s, 10:30 Board of Elders meets with Pastor a.m. Bill for the revision of the member- WOW, 6-7:30 p.m. ship roll, 6 p.m. -------------------------------------- November/December Consisto- RAMSEY REFORMED CHURCH ry meeting with visit from Classis Titonka, Iowa Shepherd, Rev. Mike Brost, 7 p.m. Saturday, December 3: -Budgets and roll will be presented Community Men’s Bible Study, 6 along with end of the year details. a.m. Thursday, December 1: Sunday, December 4: TMNH Bible Study, 9:30 a.m. Worship Service, 9:30 a.m. -All are welcome to join. Coffee Fellowship, 10:30 a.m. Discovering the Bible meets in the Sunday School, 11 a.m. narthex classroom, 7 p.m. Wednesday, December 7: -Lesson Discovery #18 “The Min- Catechism for grades 3-12, 7 p.m. istry”. --------------------------------------Friday, December 2: ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN Pastor Bill is out of the study this CHURCH morning. Woden, Iowa Sunday, December 4: www.parishthree.weebly.com Sunday Worship with live broadSunday, December 4: cast on KIOW-FM 107.3 and simul- St. John’s Worship, 8:30 a.m. cast on WCTA Cable TV channel 2 Immanuel Sunday School, 8:45as well as streamed live on www. 9:45 a.m. Please join us for our annual kiow.com, 9:30 a.m. Immanuel Worship, 10 a.m. Holiday Open HouseAdvent Service at Im -This is the 2nd Sunday in Advent. Evening Our worship theme is drawn from manuel, p.m. 3, 2010 which will be held on Friday, 7Dec. Romans 15.

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Tuesday, December 6: St. John’s WELCA Bible Study, 9 a.m. Parish Three Council Meeting-Immanuel, 7 p.m. Wednesday, December 7: Pastors Meeting at St. John’s, 10:30 a.m. WOW, 6-7:30 p.m. ----------------------------------------ST. PATRICK’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Buffalo Center, Iowa www.stpatrickschurch.org Saturday, December 4: Reconciliation, 5:45 p.m. Mass, 6:15 p.m. Wednesday, December 7: Eve of Holy Day Mass, 7 p.m. --------------------------------------ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH Lakota, Iowa Sunday, December 4: Sunday School, 9:45 a.m. Worship Service w/Communion, 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, December 7: Esther Circle, 1:30 p.m. -Study-Karen Anderson, Devotions and server-Raona West --------------------------------------SOLID ROCK MINISTRIES 3024 - 360th St., Buffalo Center Pastor Van Davis Friday, December 2: 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 Sunday, December 4: Sunday School, 9:15 a.m. Worship, 10:15 a.m. Fellowship and Coffee, 11:15 a.m. --------------------------------------UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Thompson, Iowa Pastor Deb Devine Sunday, December 4: Worship, 8:30 a.m. Sunday School, 9:45 a.m. Fellowship and Coffee, 9:30 a.m. --------------------------------------ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH Rake, Iowa Wednesday, November 30: Bible Story Hour, 5:30 p.m. Confirmation, 6 p.m. Sunday, December 4: Choir, 8:30 a.m. Worship w/Communion, 9:30 a.m. Bible Study, 10:30 a.m. WELCA meeting Tuesday, December 6: Trustees, 6 p.m. W & Pl., 6:30 p.m. Deacons, 7 p.m. Wednesday, December 7: Program Practice, 5:30 p.m. Confirmation, 6 p.m. Confirmation Parent meeting, 6:45 p.m.

Congregate Meals

Monday, December 5: Swiss Style Ground Beef, Squash, Potatoes, Blushing Pears Tuesday, December 6: Turkey and Dumplings, Asparagus, Plums Wednesday, December 7: Meatloaf, Potatoes, Broccoli, Cinnamon Apples w/Crunchy Top Thursday, December 8: Chicken and Noodle Casserole, Beets, Peaches, Oatmeal Raisin Bar Friday, December 9: Cook’s Choice 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 December 7

The Buffalo Center Christian Women’s Club will meet on Wednesday, December 7 at 9:30 a.m. at First Reformed Church in Buffalo Center. Judy Junkermeier of Titonka will present the special feature on “Love of the Nativity”. Judy will also present the music. The speaker will be Pam Wilson of Altoona, who will speak on “It’s What’s Inside that Counts!” For Reservations, call Joyce at 566-3529.

Alfred Mayland

Alfred Mayland, 89, formerly of Rake, died Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at Timely Mission Nursing Home, Buffalo Center. Alfred Henry Mayland was born on April 19, 1927 in Titonka, the son of Henry and Augusta (Barenthin) Mayland. He attended school through the 8th grade and then began his lifelong love for farming. Alfred enlisted in the Marines. He was stationed as a Military Police Officer in Inyokern and China Lake. He also served on the rescue and recovery team. On February 15, 1950 he was united in marriage to Donna Swearingen at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. The two of them moved near Armstrong to farm with his father. They lived in several communities, including Dell, MN, Elmore, MN, Rake, and Thompson; eventually moving back to Rake in their retirement. They also delivered motor homes for Winnebago all over the United States. He was a man of many trades. He was not afraid to tackle anything. He farmed his whole life, worked for Kossuth ASCS, had a trucking and corn shelling business, bought the gas station in Rake, did custom harvesting and worked at the elevator in Rake in the spring and fall during retirement. Alfred had so much love for his wife and family. He had a calm demeanor and was known by some as the Gentle Giant. He always said “Don’t ever mistake kindness for weakness.” He is survived by: his son, Doug (Irene) Mayland of Estherville; grandchildren, Jordan (Lindsay) Mayland of Des Moines, Holly (Ryan) Ruter of Clear Lake and Maria Mayland of Buffalo Center; step-grandchildren, Ryan McMurtry of Estherville, Brandon McMurtry of Estherville and Matthew McMurtry of Buffalo Center; great-grandchildren, Bently and Kora Ruter; step-great-grandchild, Abigail McMurtry of Estherville; brothers-in-law, James (Bonnie) Swearingen of Emmons, MN, Dan (Kathy) Swearingen of Thompson, Bill (Diane) Swearingen of Thompson; sisters-in-law, Sharon (Jamie) Lamb of Scarville, Lavonne Swearingen or Kiester, MN; and many nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were: his parents; wife, Donna; sisters, Clara Bishop and Marian Torgerson; brother, Wilbur Mayland; and brother-in-law, Dennis Swearingen. Oakcrest Funeral Services assisted the family with arrangements. www. oakcrestfuneralservices.com

Dorothy Christ

Dorothy Christ, 84, of Lakota, died Wednesday evening, November 23, 2016, at Kossuth Regional Health Center, Algona. A funeral service was held 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Lakota. Burial was in the church cemetery. Dorothy Christ, the daughter of Oliver B. and Lottie (Gettman) Koons was born in Algona, on April 8, 1932. The Koons family moved to the Swea City area, where she grew up and attended school. Dorothy received her education in the Swea City Consolidated School. On June 19, 1949, Dorothy was united in marriage to Michael J. Christ of Lakota. To this union, three children were born. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Lakota. The couple started farming on the Christ home place northeast of Lakota in 1950. Dorothy loved to write letters and send greeting cards to her family and friends. She collected musical boxes and musical birds. She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, being active in the ALCW. She is survived by: her loving husband of 67 years, Michael J. Christ Jr. of Lakota; three children, Kathleen (Steven) Sampson of New Brighton, MN, Michael James (Patricia) Christ of Buffalo Center, and Nancy (James) Bowman of Forest City; her twin brother, Donald (Lorraine) Koons of Estherville. She is also blessed with eight grandchildren, Shaw (Jeni) Sampson, Shara Sampson, Seth (Angela) Sampson, Tara (Anthony) Royster, Michael Joseph (Jenny) Christ, Jared (Lori) Christ, Lindsay (Mike) Tuszynski, and Amy Jo (Jim) Singer; 15 great-grandchildren, Magnus and Marius Sampson, Sophia, Vivian, and Theodore Royster, Trinity Landheer-Campbell, Morgan and Michael Jace Christ, Emma and Bennet Christ, Ada, Nola, Eli, and Willa Jo Tusznyski, and Stella Elizabeth Singer; and many other beloved relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by: her parents; two brothers, Franklin and James Koons; and two sisters, Violet Burt and Lois Weringa. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Oakcrest Funeral Services of Bancroft is in charge of arrangements. www. oakcrestfuneralservices.com

Dennis “Odie” Johnson

Dennis “Odie” Johnson, 61 of Ledyard, died Thursday, November 24, 2016 at Hospice of North Iowa Inpatient Unit, Mason City. Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 3 at 10:30 a.m. at Bethany Evangelical and Reformed Church in Ledyard, with Pastor Samuel Belz officiating. Visitation will be held Friday, December 2 from 5-7 p.m. at Oakcrest Funeral Services in Bancroft. Dennis Carl “Odie” Johnson was born on May 2, 1955 in Buffalo Center, the son of Epko and Grace (Heyes) Johnson. He was baptized and confirmed at the Bethany Evangelical and Reformed Church in Ledyard. He graduated from Ledyard High School in 1973. After graduation, he began his lifelong farming career. He raised sweet corn and peas several years for Seneca. Some locally named him the “sweet corn king.” He drove many tractors in his lifetime. His first being a 1940 “H” Model Farmal, which was recently restored. Dennis was a country boy; he was a very generous, kind-hearted person that would do anything for anyone and never ask for anything in return. He never missed breakfast or “happy hour” with local farmers and friends. He enjoyed “crop checking”, watching NASCAR and living the farming life. He is survived by: his significant other, Cheryl Hanson of Ledyard; brother, Alan (Kathy) Johnson of Delavan, MN; sister, Beth Weringa of Blue Earth, MN; nieces, Andrea (Daniel Hanson) Johnson, Krista (Jason Appel) Johnson, Alicia (Peter Rogers) Johnson; and a nephew, Dennis Weringa. Preceding him in death are: his parents; brother-in-law, Dennis Weringa; and a niece, Deann Phillips. Oakcrest Funeral Services in Bancroft assisted the family with arrangements, www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com

RECORDS

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WINNEBAGO COUNTY RECORDS Louise Heifner

Louise Bernice Heifner, 77, of rural Buffalo Center, joined her Heavenly Father on Thursday, November 24, 2016, after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. Services were held on Tuesday, November 29. Louise was born on November 4, 1939 in Buffalo Center, the daughter of Henry and Schwantje (Loeschen) Boyken. She was the first baby girl born in the new Buffalo Center Hospital. She attended country school in rural Titonka, through 6th grade and then attended Titonka High School and graduated in 1957. She attended secretarial school in Mankato, MN for one year. Upon graduation, she moved to Albert Lea, where she worked for Wilson Packing House as a secretary for two years. Thanks to her three brothers, Louise met her future husband, Virgil Heifner, while still a young teenager. Upon Virgil’s return from the service, they started dating in September of 1959, while she was working in Albert Lea. They were engaged on Valentine’s Day of 1960 and married on August 14 of the same year at Immanuel Lutheran Church of rural Titonka. They honeymooned at Lake Louise in Alberta, Canada. To this union was born four energetic and happy girls. Louise enjoyed raising her family, including sewing clothes for the girls, cooking, baking and gardening. Virgil and Louise farmed and milked cows for many years. In 1979, they started Heifner Gardens, and over the years, they worked together to grow the business by going to farmers markets, selling produce off the yard and starting their own plants in their greenhouse. Louise found great enjoyment in caring for the flowers in the greenhouse, picking green beans in the summer and canning the many vegetables throughout the summer. Louise was well-known for her baking. She enjoyed having friends and family over for baked treats and coffee. During the fall and holiday time each year, she baked over 120 dozen cookies and candies in addition to many pies, breads, jams, popcorn balls, caramel corn and Chex mix. Louise had a strong faith and accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior early in her marriage. She and Virgil attended the First Congregational Church in Buffalo Center for most of her life, and were currently attending Community Chapel in Lakota. She is survived by: her husband of 56 years, Virgil; three daughters, Lorraine (Todd) Brady of Chaska, MN, Susan (Van) Davis of Buffalo Center, and Nancy (Michael) Miller of Eden Prairie, MN; 14 grandchildren, Andrew Brady, Matthew Brady, DiAndria (Joel) Abbas, Isaiah Davis, Stefan Davis, Keith Davis, Deja Davis, Rebecca Davis, Josephine Davis, Victoria Davis, Ellie Miller, Mara Miller, Erin Miller and Allyssa (Michael) Meckler; brothers, Duane Boyken of Mesa, AZ and Dean Boyken of Woden; as well as many in-laws, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Louise was preceded in death by: her daughter Valerie Frascht; her parents, Henry and Schwantje Boyken; parents-in-law, Vincent and Ivy Heifner; and brother Roger Boyken. Iowa Cremation in Cedar Rapids assisted the family with arrangements.

SENTENCES AND PLEAS Tanya Jean Steele, 7/22/1976, Lake Mills, was sentenced on the charge of “Operating While Intoxicated-First Offense,” a serious misdemeanor, stemming from a traffic stop by the Forest City Police Dept., Sept. 8. Steele was granted a deferred judgment and ordered to pay a $1,250 civil penalty, applicable surcharges and court costs. Steele was placed on probation for one year. She was ordered to obtain a substance abuse evaluation and follow through with all recommendations. Steele’s license was revoked by the DOT. SCHEDULED VIOLATIONS Jacob Ray, Forest City, speeding, $114. Jimmie Badje, Buffalo Center, no seatbelt, $127.50. Karl Livermore, Spirit Lake, speeding, $168. Mark Dodd, Hope, IN, speeding, $227. Bailee Gatton, Mason City, speed-

ing, $119. Matthew Simonson, Armstrong, open containers in vehicle-passenger, $330. Renae Myers, Clear Lake, operation without registration, $127.50. LAND TRANSFERS Clinton Moldenhauer and Gerald Stambaugh to Janet Moldenhauer, aka Janet Sweers, lot 16, CL Peterson Subdivision, Forest City. Glenn Langesen Restr, Robert Langesen co-trustee, Judith Blankenfeld co-trustee and Peggy Shedenhelm co-trustee to Judith Blankenfeld, Marlys Langesen, Jean Pyles, Peggy Shedenhelm, Carol Hanson, Robert Langesen, and Cathy Coking, an undivided 7/8 of undivided 1/2 interest in a tract of land in sections 9 and 16 Norway Township. Ruth Langesen Rev Liv Tr, Robert Langesen co-trustee and Judith Blankenfeld co-trustee to Judith Blankenfeld, Marlys Langesen, Jean Pyles, Peggy Shedenhelm, Carol Hanson, Robert Langesen and Cathy

WHAT IS MISSING?

an undivided 1/8 interest in sections 9 and 16, Norway Township. Thomas Shedenhelm and Peggy Shedenhelm to Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation, an undivided 1/8 interest in sections 9 and 16, Norway Township. Larry Hanson and Carol Hanson to Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation, an undivided 1/8 interest in sections 9 and 16, Norway Township. Robert Langesen to Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation, an undivided 1/8 interest in sections 9 and 16, Norway Township. Cathy Langesen Coking to Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation, an undivided 1/8 interest in sections 9 and 16, Norway Township. Charles Felland and Mavis Felland to Bruce Gregor and Darlene Gregor, lot 18, Helgeson 4th Addition, Lake Mills. Phyllis Schat, Virginia Thomas attorney-in-fact to Todd Sorenson and Darci Gau, lots 7 and 10, block 4, CD Smiths Addition, Lake Mills, section 2, Center Township.

Iowa Department of Management Form F638 - R (Published Summary)

County No: 95 Winnebago County ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance -- Actual and Budget FY 2015/2016 ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT 11/22/2016 For the fiscal year ended: June 30, 2016 Budget Accounting Basis: Special Capital Debt Actual Budgeted CASH General Revenue Projects Service Permanent Totals Totals REVENUES & OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F) (G) Taxes Levied on Property 1 2,477,830 2,191,890 0 4,669,720 5,155,966 1 Less: Uncollected Delinquent Taxes - Levy Year 2 0 710 2 Less: Credits to Taxpayers 3 0 187,275 3 Net Current Property Taxes 4 2,477,830 2,191,890 0 4,669,720 4,967,981 4 Delinquent Property Tax Revenue 5 91 74 165 470 5 Penalties, Interest & Costs on Taxes 6 19,526 19,526 5,060 6 Other County Taxes/TIF Tax Revenues 7 26,704 2,646,756 2,673,460 2,426,416 7 Intergovernmental 8 707,147 3,259,146 3,966,293 3,694,676 8 Licenses & Permits 9 11,471 8,307 19,778 14,896 9 Charges for Service 10 1,254,282 93,756 1,348,038 1,119,758 10 Use of Money & Property 11 83,728 190,139 273,867 74,466 11 Miscellaneous 12 217,367 36,960 254,327 228,800 12 Subtotal Revenues 13 4,798,146 8,427,028 0 0 0 13,225,174 12,532,523 13 Other Financing Sources: General Long-Term Debt Proceeds 14 14 4,305,676 5,462,520 9,768,196 Operating Transfers In 15 269,619 1,321,887 1,591,506 1,566,652 15 Proceeds of Capital Asset Sales 16 16 0 Total Revenues & Other Sources 17 9,373,441 15,211,435 0 0 0 24,584,876 14,099,175 17 EXPENDITURES & OTHER FINANCING USES

Operating:

87,557 5,711,243

86,077 1,112 782,079 549,643 3,638,957 2,775 2,650 7,770 2,700,822 1,100,926 8,872,811

Operating Transfers Out

141,117

1,450,389

Refunded Debt/Payments to Escrow

30 31

5,852,360

10,323,200

Changes in fund balances

32 33

3,521,081 2,583,422

4,888,235 11,613,041

Beginning Fund Balance - July 1, 2015 Increase (Decrease) in Reserves (GAAP Budget)

Public Safety and Legal Services

Physical Health Social Services

Mental Health, ID & DD

County Environment and Education

Roads & Transportation

Government Services to Residents

Administration

Nonprogram Current

Debt Service

Capital Projects

Subtotal Expenditures

Other Financing Uses:

Total Expenditures & Other Uses

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Coking, an undivided 7/8 of undivided 1/2 interest in a tract of land in sections 9 and 16 Norway Township. Glenn Langesen Restr, Robert Langesen co-trustee, Judith Blankenfeld co-trustee and Peggy Shedenhelm co-trustee to Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation, an undivided 1/8 of undivided 1/2 interest in sections 9 and 16, Norway Township. Ruth Langesen Rev Liv Tr, Robert Langesen co-trustee and Judith Blankenfeld co-trustee to Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation an undivided 1/8 of undivided 1/2 interest in sections 9 and 16, Norway Township. Richard Blankenfeld and Judith Blankenfeld to Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation, an undivided 1/8 interest in sections 9 and 16, Norway Township. Marlys Langesen and Ray Came to Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation, an undivided 1/8 interest in sections 9 and 16, Norway Township. Robert Pyles and Jean Pyles to Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation,

Fund Balance - Nonspendable

Fund Balance - Restricted

Fund Balance - Committed

Fund Balance - Assigned

Fund Balance - Unassigned

Total Ending Fund Balance - June 30, 2016

1,711,689 1,339,140 264,287 522,294 1,786,276

100,000 6,004,503 6,104,503

16,501,276 16,501,276

Additional details are available at: Notes to the financial statement, if any:

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Official Proceedings: Winnebago County Board of Supervisors

WINNEBAGO COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS November 15, 2016 The Winnebago County Board of Supervisors met in session at 9:00 A.M. November 15, 2016 adjourned from November 8, 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 November 8, 2016 Board Meeting and approve the November 15, 2016 agenda. All voted aye. Motion carried. Winnebago County Library Association discussed annual request for FY 2018. Sherri Boedeker presented Elderbridge’s Annual Report and annual request for FY 2018. Scott Meinders, Engineer discussed Secondary Road matters, including finishing up paperwork on the large construction projects and working on budget for next year’s construction season. Meinders hopes to complete 3 to 5 bridges in the next few years. There are 50 timber bridges left in the County with 30 of them with posted weights. Maintenance crew is mowing, shouldering and blading. Al Divan discussed water flow through his field. Divan would like the ditch cleaned, a culvert put in or an intake and tile put in the ditch. Divan is asking for the County to help him resolve this issue. The secondary road department’s policy is the County maintains a list of landowners who need assistance with road ditches. The County gets to these spots when they have time and money to do so. The County allows landowners to hire a contractor to fix the problem. Supervisor Jensvold stated he would like the ditch to be cleaned. Mark Johnson, Secondary Road Superintendent stated if they were forced to maintain this ditch, they should put the tile in so there would be no future maintenance. Supervisors Stensrud and Durby stated they would like to see some comparisons. The Supervisors will table the discussion until the Supervisors can check some other spots which are similar to this. Supervisor Durby discussed DD 43 by Rembrandt. James Anderson, landowner believes there are at least 2 tiles not hooked up when the tile was repaired this summer. Supervisor Jensvold discussed a ditch on 490th by Rake that is not draining. Jensvold stated this has been a problem for many years, however the landowner would like the district to do some exploratory digging to see where the problem is. Supervisor Durby discussed Sub district 1 Lat 2 of DD 1 Lat 4. A landowner is requesting to have the tile looked at to see if an improvement can be done. The landowner feels the tile is undersized and not allowing water to drain properly. The Supervisors requested a petition to be filled out to start the process. On a motion by Jensvold and seconded by Stensrud the Supervisors moved to approve K1 Excavating to be added to the Approved

Drainage Contractor list. All voted aye. Motion carried. The following claims were approved and ordered to be paid: McColloch, Suzanne-Reimbursement 75.00 Advanced Door Systems-Repairs 1,178.90 Ag Vantage FS Inc-Fuel 3,159.18 Alliant Energy-Utilities 50.64 Black Hills Energy-Utilities 70.12 BMC Aggregates LLC-Rock 28,670.32 Calhoun-Burns and Assoc Inc -Services 1,205.60 Cintas Corp-Services 307.31 City of Buffalo Center-Utilities 61.28 City of Forest City-Utilities 249.71 City of Lake Mills-Utilities 198.24 City of Thompson-Utilities 105.67 CR Holland Crane Service Inc -Services 2,801.25 Dave Syverson Inc-Parts 369.45 Diamond Mowers Inc-Parts 272.95 Energy Sales Inc-Parts 6,458.55 Ernie Williams Ltd-Parts 319.52 Family Eye Care Center-Supplies 366.00 Farmers Coop Assn-Fuel 4,128.52 Fastenal-Supplies 241.82 Fleener Auto Parts & Service-Parts 540.72 G & H Motor Parts-Parts 518.89 Global Hydraulics & Supply Inc-Parts 1,490.23 H & S Autoparts-Supplies 171.42 Hancock Concrete Products LLC -Concrete Pipe 20,864.46 Healthworks-Services 60.00 Heartland Asphalt Inc-HMA -Spring Valley Road 38,596.39 Heartland Power-Utilities 326.00 Huber Supply Co-Supplies 62.50 IMWCA-Work Comp Premium 491.05 J & L Landscaping-Services 920.00 Jack’s Ok Tire Service-Supplies 1,025.24 Johnson, Mark-Reimbursement 65.00 K & H Coop Oil-Fuel 6,492.14 Lacal Equipment Inc-Parts 669.20 Midwest Wheel & Equip Co-Parts 9,069.26 Murra Hardware-Supplies 43.93 Napa Auto Parts-Parts 149.50 Peterson Sanitation Inc-Services 55.00 Petroblend Corp-Supplies 1,663.09 Safety Kleen Corp-Services 302.00 Singelstad Hardware-Supplies 45.80 Unitypoint Clinic-Services 37.00 Voyager Fleet Systems Inc-Fuel 2,443.85 Wagner Tire Inc-Repairs 20.00 Waste Mgmt of WI-MN-Services 261.14 Winnebago Coop Telecom-Telephone 396.17 Ziegler Inc-Parts 4,856.72 Abrahamson, Faye-Poll Worker 164.19 Abrahamson, Jim-Poll Worker 164.19 Access Systems-Services 261.72 AH Hermel Co-Supplies 148.65 Ahlers & Cooney Pc-Services 171.00 Alliant Energy-Utilities 37.18 Ambroson, Judy-Poll Worker 175.50 Anderson, Judith-Poll Worker 166.50 Anderson, Rolf-Poll Worker 161.88 Austin Office Products-Supplies 211.42 Bachman, Ruth-Poll Worker 161.88

Bartleson, Debra-Meeting 50.00 Bartleson, Joann-Poll Worker 170.63 Behrends, Leon-Rent 575.00 Bills Family Foods-Jail Food 1,514.98 Black Hills Energy-Utilities 234.85 BMC Aggregates LLC-Supplies 306.94 Bob Barker Co-Supplies 101.32 Boettcher, Lavonne-Poll Worker 190.38 Branstad, Keniesa-Poll Worker 303.00 Bridges, Sue-Poll Worker 181.19 Brown, Clarice-Poll Worker 143.38 Bruns, Annette-Poll Worker 161.88 Brunsvold, Marsha-Poll Worker 166.50 Buffalo Center Tire & Auto-Supplies 49.94 Buffington, Janice-Poll Worker 173.06 Camp Dodge-Hotel at Training 155.00 Carlson MD, Byron -Medical Examiner Fee 75.00 Casler, Marsha-Poll Worker 171.50 CDW Government-Supplies 830.61 Christenson, Palmer-Rent 375.00 City of Forest City-Utilities 2,994.57 City of Lake Mills-Utilities 150.41 Coates, Stephanie-Poll Worker 185.00 Colby, Kristin-Reimbursement 8.99 Community Plaza Apts-Rent 172.00 Corporate Graphics Commercial -Services 818.00 Cross, Mary-Poll Worker 166.50 Dakken, David-Refund 10.00 Deyta LLC-Services 95.00 Donald Croghan CPA-Services 2,575.00 EBS-Health Ins 99,789.55 Eden, Vicki-Poll Worker 164.19 Egesdal, Ashley-Poll Worker 38.50 Ennen, Kim-Mileage 114.27 Ernie Williams Ltd-Supplies 840.20 Farmers Coop Assn-Fuel 1,700.68 Fat Rabbit Holdings LLC-Rent 325.00 Five Star Cooperative-Fuel 308.83 Fleener Auto Parts & Service-Supplies 873.83 Forest City Foods-Jail Food 318.35 Forest City Ford-Services 35.45 Forest City Vet Clinic-Supplies 44.31 Friesenborg, Linda-Poll Worker 191.50 G & H Motor Parts-Supplies 123.90 Geitzenauer, Eileen-Poll Worker 164.19 Gjerstad, Kathy-Mileage 28.50 GlaxoSmithKline-Supplies 3,267.60 Glover, Elizabeth-Poll Worker 148.00 Greenfield Estates-Rent 192.00 Griffiths, Carol-Poll Worker 67.06 GRP & Associates-Services 40.00 Hagen, Cindy-Poll Worker 166.50 Hagenson, Wendy-Poll Worker 166.50 Hammer, Ray-Poll Worker 164.19 Harms, Mary-Poll Worker 69.38 Hauan, Sharon-Poll Worker 166.50 Heartland Power-Utilities 714.33 Heartland Security Svcs LLC-Services 229.00 Higgins, Michal-Poll Worker 166.88 Holiday Inn Des Moines -Hotel at Training 352.63 IMWCA-Work Comp Premium 1,643.95 Iowa Drainage District Assn-Education 50.00 IP Pathways-Supplies 790.00 ISAC-Education 200.00

ISCTA-Education 350.00 ISU Extension-Education 35.00 Iverson, Bonnie-Poll Worker 198.25 Jacobson-Westergard Assoc Inc -Services 2,803.20 Janitors Closet Ltd-Supplies 236.70 Jenkins, Sandra-Poll Worker 175.50 Jensen, Paul-Poll Worker 161.88 John Deere Financial-Supplies 929.14 K & H Coop Oil-Fuel 367.75 KIOW-Advertising 111.24 Kleemeier, Rita-Poll Worker 166.50 Knutson, Lucy-Poll Worker 161.88 Kossuth Co Sheriff-House Prisoners 8,550.00 Kossuth Regional Health Ctr-Services 463.00 Krahling, Bill-Poll Worker 69.38 Kvale, Ron-Mileage 70.00 Lake Mills Graphic Inc-Advertising 115.00 Lake Mills Lumber Co-Supplies 154.00 Lake Mills PT-Services 175.95 Langerud, Susan-Poll Worker 185.88 Langerud, Vince-Poll Worker 166.50 Larsen Plumbing & Htg-Services 82.00 Larson Printing Co-Supplies 344.91 Lewis, Kristine-Poll Worker 75.13 Lillquist, Sandra-Poll Worker 194.00 Malek, Laura-Mileage 143.00 Manly Signal-Subscription 36.00 Marco Inc-Services 239.70 McClure Engineering-Services 4,239.50 Medline Industries Inc-Supplies 639.72 Mercy Clinics-Services 97.75 Mercy Medical Center North IA -Services 842.61 Meyering, Karen-Poll Worker 209.63 Mid-America Publishing Corp -Advertising 936.86 Miller Pharmacy-Supplies 31.35 Murra, Dennis-Meeting 73.00 Neel, Mary Lou-Poll Worker 172.00 Next Generation Technologies -Services 2,835.43 NG-911-Services 301.41 Nolton, Bill-Poll Worker 18.50 North Iowa Media Group-Advertising 440.20 Ostrander, Chelsey-Mileage 103.02 Pathology Associates-Services 1,500.00 Personnel Concepts-Supplies 12.92 Peterson Sanitation Inc-Services 23.90 Plath, Brian-Poll Worker 40.50 Price, Jessica-Mileage 158.50 Rasmussen, Larry-Poll Worker 81.38 Rayhons, Dale-Medical Examiner Fee 75.00 Ricoh USA Inc-Services 52.15 Rognes Brothers Excavating Inc -Repairs 5,075.00 Rossmiller, Helen-Poll Worker 191.50 Ryder, Cynthia-Poll Worker 166.50 Ryerson, Mary-Poll Worker 170.25 Sauer, Adam-Reimbursement 24.47 Schilling Supply Co-Supplies 302.01 Schnebly’s 66-Fuel 643.71 Schoenwetter, Donna-Poll Worker 161.88 Schumacher Elevator Company -Services 200.14 Schwartz, Robert-Reimbursement 65.00 Singelstad Hardware-Supplies 13.49

Skellenger, Willemina-Mileage 192.50 Snyder, Donald-Poll Worker 69.38 Sorenson, Mary-Poll Worker 216.69 Staples Credit Plan-Supplies 89.56 State Hygienic Laboratory-Services 144.50 Steffensen, Beverly-Poll Worker 161.88 Stenzel, Karen-Mileage 70.00 Storey Kenworthy-Supplies 61.43 Sunde, Carolyn-Poll Worker 173.06 Swearingen, Kathy-Poll Worker 181.50 Swenson, Anne-Poll Worker 190.50 Swenson, Julie-Mileage 76.00 Thompson, Kent-Poll Worker 161.88 Thompson, Lavonne-Poll Worker 166.50 Thrifty White-Supplies 30.16 Tjelle, Denise-Mileage 362.00 Tyler Technologies-Services 1,825.00 US Records Midwest-Supplies 155.14 Veenstra & Kimm Inc-Services 2,724.22 Verizon Wireless-Telephone 293.11 Visa-Supplies 1,395.82 Wagner Tire Inc-Services 20.00 Warren, Melissa-Mileage 76.00 Waste Mgmt of WI-MN-Services 266.72 Weishaar, Krystal-Mileage 329.00 Weiss, Karla-Mileage 66.00 Wex Bank-Fuel 310.08 Windstream-Telephone 123.84 Winnebago Co Fair Assn-Transfer 3,584.00 Winnebago Coop Telecom-Telephone 3,896.10 Winter, Marlene-Poll Worker 256.63 Young, Harriet-Poll Worker 191.56 On a motion by Durby and seconded by Stensrud the Supervisors moved to approve the following Auditor’s transfers: #3649 from Rural Basic to Secondary Roads for $94,438.71, #3650 from Rural Basic to Winnebago County Fair for $3,584.00 and #3651 from General Basic to Winn-Worth Betco for $13,206.25. All voted aye. Motion carried. Jeff Kleveland discussed his former property in Thompson. The Supervisors asked this be on the agenda next week. The Supervisors canvased the results of the 2016 General Election. On a motion by Durby and seconded by Stensrud the Supervisors moved to approve the payroll claims. All voted aye. Motion carried. The session was adjourned until 2:00 P.M. November 15, 2016. Bill Jensvold, Chairperson Attest: Karla Weiss, Auditor The Winnebago County Board of Supervisors met in session at 2:00 P.M. November 15, 2016 for a joint meeting with Hancock County. Present: Winnebago County Supervisors Stensrud, Jensvold and Durby Hancock County Supervisors Greiman, Tlach and Sweers Absent: Andy Buffington, Emergency Management called the meeting to order. Present at the meeting were: Daryl Douglass, Deb Engstler, Tracy Marshall, Jennifer Roberts, Brian Roberts, Tim Dodge, Scott Dodd, Randy Lansing, Marlene Lewerke, Allan DeWitt, Melissa Snitzer, Mitch Bartleson, Steve Hepperly, Eric

Guth, Mike Ostercamp, Brad Lechone, Mark Johnson, Ian Dickerson, Mike Stensrud, AJ Taylor, Ivan Dodd, Tim Schmidt, Deb Schmidt, Homer Van Oort, Kenton Mick, Robert Snitzer, Kris Colby, Julie Swenson, Bill Jensvold, Glen Juhl, Jason Wubben, Tom Montgomery, David Solheim, Adam Sauer, Jennifer Ackerman, Arthur Jones, David Peterson, Terry Gasper, Greg Leerar, Lloyd Bier, Karla Weiss, Michelle Eisenman, Karla Knudtson. Buffington stated the reason for the possible merger is to save money and to provide better services. Buffington would like a timeline if the Supervisors decide to move forward. Each current vendor presented their costs associated with the possible merger. Next Generation Technologies stated initial costs of $90,000 to $100,000 to move the existing system and ongoing support would cost approximately $25,000 to $30,000 annually. This would cover hardware, software, licenses and labor. Electronic Engineering discussed moving existing equipment and labor will be approximately $19,000 plus recurring costs of $350 per month. NG911, Inc. stated it will cost $30,000 to upgrade Winnebago County and $96,000 to upgrade Hancock County. If there is no consolidation Winnebago will not need the upgrade. Hancock will need the upgrade either way. GIS maps will also need to be combined. Also, if the Counties turn on SIP and text messaging for the communications centers it will cost $38,000 per County. Shield gave many different scenarios where cost could go down by $2,425 per month to costs going up by $1,750 per month. It will also cost approximately $3,000 for consolidation. We will also need new GeoComm software which would cost about $5,000. There is no funding for consolidation available this year. There were many comments and questions from the public regarding the merger including: these costs are the tip of the iceberg, the difference between VPN, fiber and microwave, will panic buttons and fire alarms still work, does either County have these expenses budgeted, there are too many loose ends to move forward, and are they closing the jail in Garner. There were also discussions regarding the governance structure, staffing patterns, operating budgets, hiring process and a committee. When Cerro Gordo County and Mason City and Franklin County and Hampton combined, who helped them? Did they use a consultant? The Supervisors also discussed a consultant to help with estimating costs. The Joint Board of Supervisors will meet again on December 15, 2016. The session was adjourned until 9:00 A.M. November 22, 2016. Bill Jensvold, Chairperson Attest: Karla Weiss, Auditor Published in the Buffalo Center Tribune on Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2016

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Jessica Govern contributed four points and four rebounds in the Lady Bison’s season opener last Tuesday.

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Lady Bison fall short on opening day The Lady Bison hosted Northwood-Kensett as they opened their basketball season last Tuesday, Nov. 22 in Buffalo Center. North Iowa was slow to get going, as the Vikings built up a 16 point lead in the first half. The Lady Bison chipped away at N-K’s lead in the last quarter, but they fell short in their season opener, 38-46. Katelin Adams led North Iowa in scoring for the night with 12 points, followed by Rachel Hassebroek with nine and Kendall Melz with six. Jessica Govern and Taylen Hinders each added four points, and Dani Yegge scored three. Adams led in rebounds with eight, fol-

lowed by Melz with five. Rachel Schutter and Yegge each had four steals. “I was very proud of effort getting back into the game in the second half,” said Lady Bison Head Coach Matt Harriman. “We just dug ourselves too big of a hole at the beginning. We didn’t have the best shooting night but were able to get a lot of second chance points to keep up in it. Overall, a lot of things to learn from after the first game, and I hope we can, going forward, improve on those few things.” JV girls open with a win The North Iowa JV girls opened the basketball season with a 41-21 victory over North-

wood-Kensett on the Lady Bison home court last Tuesday. The Vikings were held scoreless the first six and a half minutes of the game, as the home team scored 12 points during that span. “Our older girls came out and played very well in the first quarter,” said Coach Mark Ostermann. “Nerves set in for the freshmen in the second quarter, as they were not able to score, but they played very good defense to hold N-K to six points at the half. Once we had a few minutes to regroup at halftime, all of our girls came out and played very well on both ends of the court. Anytime you can score 29 points in

a half, and play good defense, you should be able to win some games.” Katelin Adams had a very nice game on both ends of the court and led the team with 12 points. Jenna Govern had five points. Hannah Main, Paige Pike, Mackenzie Bengtson, Rebekah Jensvold and Samantha Stenersen all had four points each, while Harlie Lawson and Mackenzy Jensvold each had two points. “Although they didn’t score, Ella Hughes, Sydney Sabin, Danessa Bruner and Faith Finer all had a contribution in the win,” said Coach Ostermann.

Bowlers open season with wins at Oelwein The North Iowa bowling teams picked up a pair of wins in their first matches of the season last Tuesday, Nov. 22 at Oelwein. The boys and girls both got their seasons off to a 1-0 start, as the boys won 2,378 to 2,297, and the girls won 1,896 to 1,731. Spencer Armstrong had the high

game and high series for the boys, with scores of 190 and 213 for a 403 total. Logan Prescott, who is bowling with the Bison this season from Lake Mills, was the number two bowler with a 319 series. Ben Hassebroek had a 274 series, followed by Cameron Roth 253, Logan Leesch 235 and William Roeder 194.

The boys trailed Oelwein 1,484 to 1,503 after the first round, but they pulled ahead in the baker games, where they outscored the Huskies 894 to 794. On the girls’ side, Sydney Giesking and Jenna Berschman tied for the high series with 281 pins each. Giesking had the high game, with

scores of 159 and 122. Allison Almelien bowled a 226 series, followed by Alexa Vrieze 218, Jordan Ostrander 214 and Kiaya Wales 144. The Lady Bison led 1,220 to 1,192 after the first round, and they extended their lead in the baker games with a total of 676 over Oelwein with 539.

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Boys’ basketball gets underway Tuesday at Garner

The North Iowa Bison will open their basketball season this Tuesday night, Nov. 29 as they face off with the GHV Cardinals at Garner. The Bison have seven seniors on the roster this year to provide leadership for the team, including three returning starters. From left are: returning starters Austin Haisman, Drew Jensen and Colin Weaver, along with Noah Melz, Alex Balvance, Freddie Eden and Sam Hassebroek. The Bison are also scheduled to play their first home game this Friday night, Dec. 2, as they host North Union in Buffalo Center. (Photo by Patty Jo Sanderson)

Returning letter winners for the Bison varsity basketball team include, from left: Austin Haisman, Drew Jensen, Isaiah Walk and Colin Weaver. (Photo by Patty Jo Sanderson)

NI wrestlers join Indians for first match Thursday

The 2016-17 high school wrestling season gets underway this Thursday, Dec. 1, as the Forest City Indians take on North Union and Emmetsburg in Armstrong. This year, North Iowa has three wrestlers competing with the Indians, including, from left: Noah Paulson, Austin Kelso and Brett Walton. Paulson, a senior, and Walton, a sophomore, are both returning letter winners for the Indians, while Kelso, a freshman, joins the team for his first season at the high school level. The wrestling team is also scheduled to compete in a tournament this Friday, Dec. 2 at Humboldt. The first home meet in Forest City is slated for Tuesday, Dec. 13.

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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)

Redo For You was a busy spot during Ladies Night Out last Tuesday, as shoppe rs checked out the repurposed items and holiday décor at the newly opened business on Main Street.

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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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Ladies enjoy a nice night on the town

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 Leibran d 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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The Bison Senior Center hosted a variety of vendors and crafters during Ladies Night Out on Novem ber 10, including Thrive, Scentsy, 31, Tupperware, Origami Owl, Keep Collective, Wildtree and the Heartwarmers Quilt Guild.

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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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Christmas trees available at more than 100 Iowa tree farms

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The scene for this week’s photo by Whitey Anderson is Larson Farms near Crystal Lake on November 14.

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey again encourages Iowans to consider choosing a fresh, Iowa grown Christmas tree to decorate their home this holiday season. “Selecting a fresh Christmas tree can be part of a great family tradition and is an opportunity to connect with an Iowa farmer and support the local economy,” said Northey. “Iowa is fortunate to have more than 100 Christmas tree farms in all parts of the state, so everyone has the opportunity to get their own fresh tree to help celebrate.” A directory of tree farms across Iowa is available on the Iowa Christmas Tree Association website at www.IowaChristmasTrees.com. On the site, there is a “Find a Farm” link on the top left-hand corner of the page. Besides the location of the farms, the directory also includes a phone number and hours of operation for each farm to assist in planning. These farms devote over 1,500 acres to Christmas tree production in Iowa and as a result harvest approximately 39,500 Christmas trees each year. The result is a $1 million dollar industry contributing to Iowa’s economy. It takes six to 12 years to grow a Christmas tree before it is ready to be sold. Most tree farms in Iowa are three to eight acres in size and sell trees by “choose and harvest” method, where a customer comes to the farm and cuts their own tree. Following are tips to keep in mind to make your trip to a Christmas tree farm more enjoyable: • Be sure you know what size tree fits in your home, both height and width, before you leave. Trees al-

ways look smaller in the field, and there is nothing worse than bringing a tree indoors only to find it’s too big. • Wear comfortable clothes, sturdy shoes, and gloves that you aren’t afraid to get dirty. • Make sure the tree you pick has a straight trunk and will fit properly in your tree stand. • Fresh trees need water. Once you get your tree home, remember to check the water daily. Trees can use up to a gallon of water daily. • Make sure you unplug any tree lights before you leave home or go to bed. • Remember – fresh cut Christmas trees are biodegradable. Recycle your tree after Christmas. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach has additional information on selecting and caring for Christmas trees available at www.extension. iastate.edu/article/yard-and-gardenselecting-and-caring-christmas-trees. “Follow these tips, and your family will be able to enjoy a beautiful, fresh and locally grown Christmas tree throughout the holiday season,” said Northey.

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The Great Bedtime Story kicks off at North Iowa The North Iowa High School T.A.G. students are once again collecting pajamas this holiday season as part of The Great Bedtime Story project’s Pajama Program. Pajama Program distributes new pajamas and new books to children in need, infant through age 17. These children live in various situations, including group homes, shelters and temporary housing facilities and are shuffled often from one place to another. Many of them have been abandoned, abused or neglected. Most of these children have never enjoyed the simple comfort of having a mother or father tuck them in at bedtime with warm, clean pajamas and a bedtime story. Some of the children the pajama project serves are living with their families below the poverty level, in desperate need of food, clothing and shelter. Pajamas that are collected will be distributed to children in our area. New pajamas of all sizes are needed, and donation boxes have been placed

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