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Matt Duve presented preliminary plans for the zero-depth entry wading pool at last Wednesday’s Buffalo Center City Council meeting. This drawing shows the existing pool outline with a graded portion expanding the pool to the west.
Wading pool plans take shape as another fundraiser is in the works
By Andrew Shaw The Buffalo Center Swimming Pool hopes to get a new zero-depth entry wading pool installed in the spring, and the Buffalo Center City Council heard an update on the project at its December meeting. Matt Duve from Rake has been working on plans for the project to help save the city some money, and he presented site plans to the council last Wednesday. Duve says they’re looking to demolish the existing wading pool, as the seal in the pool is no good, and then the new pool would fill the old pool’s footprint and extend to the west, including a 10 foot slope for zero-depth entry. He says the new pool would
Judging this week for lighting contests
Winners will be chosen this week for the Christmas lighting contests being held in Buffalo Center and Lakota. Judging in Lakota will be this Wednesday, Dec. 21, while judging in Buffalo Center will be held on Thursday, Dec. 22. Three winners will be selected in each town, with Lakota’s winners receiving gift certificates to Road Runners, while Buffalo Center winners will receive cash prizes.
Murra Hardware to host Holiday Open House December 22
Murra Hardware in Buffalo Center will host a Holiday Open House on Thursday, December 22 from 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Hot apple cider and goodies will be served.
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be about 800 square feet, which is roughly double the size of the existing wading pool when including the slope. The purpose of the project is to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Duve says the ADA rules don’t require handrails for the wading pool, but the swimming pool might want to look into providing a waterproof wheelchair for guests to use. Duve says they hope to keep the total cost to $60,000. Fundraising efforts for the project, which included the Club 29 speakeasy fundraiser last winter, have already brought in a total of $47,430.49. Another fundraiser will be held January 27, with a pancake supper taking place during the home basketball games at North Iowa High School. Duve says they would like to begin construction first thing in the spring. He says they hope to be ready for bid letting in January or February, with construction starting in March.
Giving Tree provides more than 200 Christmas presents for area kids
The annual North Iowa Giving Tree project had another successful year this holiday season, as volunteers wrapped up more than 200 Christmas presents thanks to purchases and donations made by people in the communities. This year’s effort will help 28 local families, including 78 children in the North Iowa School District. Volunteers gathered at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Buffalo Center last Thursday to wrap the presents. Front from left are: Molly Gerzema, Eleanor Murray, Vonnie Bosma, Jo Steffensen and Betsy Goetz. Standing: Dale Kramersmeier, Ray Bosma, Phyllis Shortenhaus, Diana Kramersmeier, Laine Matson, Marilee Siemens, Randy Goetz, RuthAnn Milbrandt, Becca Schwartz, Helen Rossmiller, Stan Siemens, Linda Berhow and Carolyn Sullivan.
Levine to take over Buffalo Center’s recycling program
By Andrew Shaw House to house recycling collection will continue in Buffalo Center, following the retirement of Gary Anderson of Anderson Sanitation. Anderson’s final collection in Buffalo Center was last week, and the Buffalo Center City Council voted at its monthly meeting last Wednesday to hire Scott Levine of Buffalo Center to take over the program. Levine says he previously worked with Anderson, and he has equipment lined up to do the job. The council was previously in talks with the City of Lakota about having them handle the recycling program, as they are taking over Anderson’s operation in Lakota. Lakota Mayor Doug Price spoke with
the council last month about the possibility of having a central recycling drop off bin in Buffalo Center, but some council members worried that residents wouldn’t recycle if the home pick up was discontinued. Price said last month that they could continue doing home recycling pick up if they increased rates, but the City of Lakota did not submit a bid for recycling at this month’s meeting. The recycling rate will go up with the council’s hiring of Levine, as he requested a rate of $3.25 per month. That is a 50 cent increase v the old rate of $2.75. Levine expects to be ready to start with the next regularly scheduled recycling pick up next Wednesday.
The North Iowa Middle School TAG students collected 625 pairs of socks this year for the Giving Tree. All middle school students competed to see which home room could collect the most socks, and Ms. Shreeve’s group collected more than 200 pairs. Front from left are: Emma Duve, Bailee Garst and Luke Jensen. In back are Giving Tree coordinators Betsy Goetz and Marilee Siemens.
The Bison FFA Chapter gave boxes of fruit to all of the Giving Tree families this Christmas. Other donations for the families included hams from Johnson’s Food Center and hygiene kits from First Reformed Church. Front from left are: FFA members Jacob Koppen, Tristan Tabb and Taylor Baumann. In back is Bison FFA Advisor Rick Meyer.
Christmas in Buffalo Center prize winners
North Iowa Betterment gave away 26 Christmas presents this year to kids who signed up for drawings during Santa’s visits to Buffalo Center. Among the youngest prize winners were, from left: Sadie Haugen (with grandma Diane Matson), Shelby Murra (with mom Dallas Murra) and Kaya Wubben (with grandma Vicki Wubben). NIB also had its annual Elf on a Shelf contest, with winners receiving gas cards from K&H, and they had a drawing for adult prizes from local businesses. Left: Picking up their prizes last Wednesday for the NIB Christmas drawings are, from left: Parker Brass, Cale Lorenzen, Morgan Christ and Jack Duve. PRIZE WINNERS PHOTOS continued on page 2
Students in the family and consumer science classes at North Iowa baked cookies for each of the 28 families taking part in this year’s Giving Tree project. Helping to bring the cookies to the packing event at Bethlehem Lutheran Church last Thursday are, from left: Noah Paulson, Samantha Davis and Ella Hughes.
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PRIZE WINNERS PHOTOS continued from front
Brynlee Hinders, Micah Masters and Izabella Sontay-Garza all won toys by stopping in to see Santa in Buffalo Center.
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Elizabeth Oldenkamp of Buffalo Center was the $10 first place winner in the 5-7-year-old division of this year’s Christmas Coloring Contest. Her parents are Tim and Lisa Oldenkamp. Not pictured is the winner of the 1-4-year-old division, Tommy Brandenburg of Lake Mills. Tommy’s parents are Alex and Erin Brandenburg, and Karmel Evans of Buffalo Center is his grandmother.
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OPINION / EDITORIAL
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Wednesday, December 21, 2016 • 3
The story of Christmas
From time to time as Christmas approaches, I love to pull out one of my sons’ board books and read it to them. The book, written by Joseph Slate entitled “Who is Coming To Our House,” gives a glimpse of what happened in the barn over 2,000 years ago. “Who is coming to our house?” “Someone, someone,” says Mouse. Who is that someone?
As Christmas approaches just a few short days ahead I’ll recite Matthew 1:18-2:12 of the New International Version. This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. Because Joseph her husband was a righteous man and did not want to expose her to public disgrace, he had in mind to divorce her quietly. But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.” All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: “The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel”--which means, “God with us.” When Joseph woke up, he did what the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took Mary home as his wife. But he had no union with her until she gave birth to a son. And he gave him the name Jesus. After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, “Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to worship him.” When King Herod heard this he
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was disturbed, and all Jerusalem with him. When he had called together all the people’s chief priests and teachers of the law, he asked them where the Christ was to be born. “In Bethlehem in Judea,” they replied, “for this is what the prophet has written: “’But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for out of you will come a ruler who will be the shepherd of my people Israel.’” Then Herod called the Magi secretly and found out from them the exact time the star had appeared. He sent them to Bethlehem and said, “Go and make a careful search for the child. As soon as you find him, report to me, so that I too may go and worship him.” After they had heard the king, they went on their way, and the star they had seen in the east went ahead of them until it stopped over the place where the child was. When they saw the star, they were overjoyed. On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold and of incense and of myrrh. And having been warned in a dream not to go back to Herod, they returned to their country by another route. When they had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. “Get up,” he said, “take the child and his mother and escape to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you, for Herod is going to search for the child to kill him.” So he got up, took the child and his mother during the night and left for Egypt, where he stayed until the death
of Herod. And so was fulfilled what the Lord had said through the prophet: “Out of Egypt I called my son.” When Herod realized that he had been outwitted by the Magi, he was furious, and he gave orders to kill all the boys in Bethlehem and its vicinity who were two years old and under, in accordance with the time he had learned from the Magi. Then what was said through the prophet Jeremiah was fulfilled: “A voice is heard in Ramah, weeping and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children and refusing to be comforted, because they are no more.” After Herod died, an angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt and said, “Get up, take the child and his mother and go to the land of Israel, for those who were trying to take the child’s life are dead.” So he got up, took the child and his mother and went to the land of Israel. But when he heard that Archelaus was reigning in Judea in place of his father Herod, he was afraid to go there. Having been warned in a dream, he withdrew to the district of Galilee, and he went and lived in a town called Nazareth. So was fulfilled what was said through the prophets: “He will be called a Nazarene.”
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all of you, our loyal readers. My family and I would like to wish you nothing but the best of health and good will in 2017.
Ryan L. Harvey, of Hampton, is the president and CEO for Mid-America Publishing Corporation. He can be reached at ryanharvey.map@gmail. com
‘Twas the night before Christmas
by Clement Clarke Moore ‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse; The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there; The children were nestled all snug in their beds, While visions of sugar plums danced in their heads; And mamma in her ‘kerchief, and I in my cap, Had just settled down for a long winter’s nap, When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter, I sprang from the bed to see what was the matter. Away to the window I flew like a flash, Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash. The moon on the breast of the new fallen snow Gave the lustre of mid day to objects below, When, what to my wondering eyes should appear, But a miniature sleigh, and eight tiny reindeer, With a little old driver, so lively and quick, I knew in a moment it must be St. Nick. More rapid than eagles his coursers they came, And he whistled, and shouted, and called them by name; “Now, Dasher! now, Dancer! now, Prancer and Vixen! On, Comet! on Cupid! on, Donder and Blitzen! To the top of the porch! to the top of the wall! Now dash away! dash away! dash away all!” As dry leaves that before the wild hurricane fly, When they meet with an obstacle, mount to the sky, So up to the house top the coursers they flew,
Silent Night
Silent night, holy night! All is calm, all is bright. Round yon Virgin, Mother and Child. Holy infant so tender and mild, Sleep in heavenly peace, Sleep in heavenly peace Silent night, holy night! Shepherds quake at the sight. Glories stream from heaven afar Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia, Christ the Savior is born! Christ the Savior is born Silent night, holy night! Son of God love’s pure light. Radiant beams from Thy holy face With dawn of redeeming grace, Jesus Lord, at Thy birth Jesus Lord, at Thy birth
With the sleigh full of toys, and St. Nicholas too. And then, in a twinkling, I heard on the roof The prancing and pawing of each little hoof. As I drew in my hand, and was turning around, Down the chimney St. Nicholas came with a bound.
He was dressed all in fur, from his head to his foot, And his clothes were all tarnished with ashes and soot; A bundle of toys he had flung on his back, And he looked like a peddler just opening his pack. His eyes how they twinkled! his dimples how merry! His cheeks were like roses, his nose like a cherry! His droll little mouth was drawn up like a bow, And the beard of his chin was as white as the snow; The stump of a pipe he held tight in his teeth, And the smoke it encircled his head like a wreath; He had a broad face and a little round belly, That shook when he laughed like a bowlful of jelly. He was chubby and plump, a right jolly old elf, And I laughed when I saw him, in spite of myself; A wink of his eye and a twist of his head, Soon gave me to know I had nothing to dread; He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work, And filled all the stockings; then turned with a jerk, And laying his finger aside of his nose, And giving a nod, up the chimney he rose; He sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle, And away they all flew like the down of a thistle. But I heard him exclaim, ere he drove out of sight, “Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good night.”
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Way back when 10 Years Ago Tribune Files of Thursday, December 21, 2006 Helping deliver the gifts for The Giving Tree Project that had been dropped off at Farmers Trust & Savings Bank were Todd Kiewiet, Curt Bashans and Reinert Levik. The men loaded all the gifts in the back of a pickup and unloaded them at First Reformed Church Monday, December 11. Two year old Hayden Meinders, the son of Dale and Sara Meinders of Buffalo Center, was the lucky winner of a John Deer tractor and trailer donated to the Santa House by Ernie Williams Ltd of Buffalo Center. 20 Years Ago Tribune Files of Thursday, December 18, 1996 The Lady Bison reversed the results of their first game of the 95-96 basketball season with the E’Gals of West Hancock here on Friday night, December 13, when they posted a defensive victory over the E’Gals when they won, 31-25. Jodi Hagedorn had 9 points and Kristi Kurtzleben had 8. Congratulations! The Bison defeated the West Hancock Eagles when the final score was 56-40. The victory permits the Bison to continue at the top of NIC standings as they have won two games without a loss. We are No. 2 in the North Iowa Conference! 30 Years Ago Tribune Files of Thursday, December 23, 1986 This week our local people received a notice that explains the need for funds in the drive to build a new swimming pool here. It will be money well spent. Let each of us
share in this. Please give it your consideration! – M. R. Elman from his column “Sport of Sorts for Sports.” Two young Lady Bison fans were part of the crowd to witness BCR’s teams pull out a pair of victories, 3936, in the girls’ game and 49-46 in the boys’ encounter. The girl’s leaders were Jennifer Davids and Meggon Anderson. 40 Years Ago Tribune Files of Thursday, December 23, 1976 74 pints of blood were collected here by the Red Cross Regional Blood Center, St. Paul. There were 12 high school students who joined the 69 adults and answered the call for blood donations here on December 15. Mrs. John Jutting was a $200 winner when she was present in the Christmas drawing, December 16, in “Christmas Bucks”. Andy Larson, local retailer, presented her prize to her. There is only $100 left in the Buffalo Center “Christmas Bucks” jackpot today, December 23. 50 Years Ago Tribune Files of Thursday, December 22, 1966 Christmas in Korea was introduced in 1884 when Presbyterian missionaries from the United States
arrived. It is now an official holiday. A University of Iowa journalist graduate student, Koh Myung Shik, whose hometown is Seoul, says that Christmas is his country’s jolliest and noisiest holiday. A2C Eldon Bruhns, serviceman, sent a thank you to the Buffalo Center Tribune while he was at Lackland Air Force Base, TX. He also thanked anyone who had sent him cards and letters. We, here at the Tribune, thought that it was very gratifying to hear from this thoughtful young man. 60 Years Ago Tribune Files of Thursday, December 20, 1956 The local FFA Chapter of Buffalo Center has held its annual pheasant hunt. 25 pheasants were sent to the Veterans’ Hospital in Des Moines. The FFA boys divided up into two teams – the north side of Highway 9, against the south side of Highway 9. The losers put on an ice cream feed to treat the victorious team. Beste Rexall Drug and Beaving’s Ben Franklin have poinsettias, cyclamas and azaleas. Cut flowers, mums, carnations, roses, sweet peas, snapdragons, and beautiful greens and Christmas centerpieces. Place a Christmas order with us.
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Edwards celebrates birthday
Friends and family of Ruth Edwards are invited to celebrate Ruth’s birthday on December 26 with a card shower. Birthday greeting will reach her at 312 1st Ave., Titonka, IA 50480.
Aukes to be guest of honor
An open house bridal shower honoring Bridget Aukes, bride-tobe of Chad Greiner, will be held Monday, December 26 from 4-6 p.m. at First Reformed Church in Buffalo Center. The couple is registered at Murra Hardware, Redo For You, Target and Kohl’s.
Koppen celebrates 90th birthday
Paislee Andersen home by her big sister, Olivia.
Grandparents are Dean and Marlys Andersen of Rake and Larry and Karen Day of Mason City. Aunts are Jenn and Jeremiah Anderson of Joplin, MO, Mary and Josh Norstud of Ankeny and Allison Day of Mason City.
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Wednesday, December 21 Lakota Holiday Lighting Contest judging Thursday, December 22 90th Birthday Open House honoring Paul Koppen, Road Runners Bar & Grill-Lakota, 8:30-11:30 a.m.
By Cammi Anderson Activity Director Well, it was a fun and busy weekend here again. We started our Saturday off with trivia, a sing along and we watched “Band Wagon”. The boy scouts came in and put on a Christmas program for us. Thank you, we enjoyed it. Then we played ring toss. On Sunday, we watched and listened to Peace and Power, First Reformed Church and Connie Brooks and Mary Mathews led our worship service again. Thank you so much ladies. The residents really appreciate it, and so do I. Monday, our first group listened to Michael Buble’ Christmas, and our second group exercised to Kenny Rogers Christmas. After our exercise classes, we had Resident Voices, played darts then we watched “Christmas Joy”. During the afternoon, we had Short Stories, played horseshoes and Toss ‘Em. Haley finished our day out decorating Christmas stockings with the residents. Tuesday morning, we exercised to Lauren Lane. Then, we played table hockey and bean bag toss. At 2 p.m., we had Timeless Trivia on Lives &
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Bridget Aukes bride-to-be of Chad Greiner Shower at First Reformed Church Monday, Dec. 26, 4-6 p.m.
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Friends and family of Paul Koppen of Lakota are invited to celebrate Paul’s 90th birthday on Thursday, December 22 at an open house from 8:30-11:30 a.m. at Road Runners Bar and Grill in Lakota. Birthday wishes will reach him at 2009 420th St., Lakota, IA 50451.
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“Not forsaking the assembling...together” BETHANY LUTHERAN CHURCH Thompson, Iowa Pastor Judy Wozniak www.lutheransonline.com Wednesday, December 21: Bible Study, 8 a.m. Saturday, December 24: Candlelight Service, 4:30 p.m. Sunday, December 25: Worship, 8:45 a.m. Fellowship, 9:45 a.m. Wednesday, December 28: Bible Study, 8 a.m. --------------------------------------BETHLEHEM LUTHERAN CHURCH Buffalo Center, Iowa Pastor Nathaniel Hedin-Schmidt Wednesday, December 21: Ground 4 Life, 7 p.m. Saturday, December 24: Christmas Eve Service, 5 p.m. Sunday, December 25: No Service Wednesday, December 28: Ground 4 Life, 7 p.m. ------------------------------------COMMUNITY CHAPEL Pastor Kent Hillesland Lakota, Iowa www.communitychapelonline.org Wednesday, December 21: Prayer Meeting, 7 p.m. Sunday, December 25: Christmas Worship Service, 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, December 28: Prayer Meeting, 7 p.m. -------------------------------------FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Buffalo Center, Iowa Sunday, December 25: Worship, 9 a.m. --------------------------------------FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Buffalo Center, Iowa www.firstcongobc.com Pastor Tim Diehl Saturday, December 24: Christmas Eve Service, 5 p.m. Sunday, December 25: Worship, 9 a.m. --------------------------------------FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Lakota, Iowa Judy Junkermeier, CRE Saturday, December 24: Christmas Eve Service with Communion, 5:30 p.m. Sunday, December 25: No Sunday School No Worship Service ---------------------------------------
FIRST REFORMED CHURCH Buffalo Center, Iowa Pastor Bill Peake www.firstreformedbc.org Wednesday, December 21: Pastor Bill is out of the study this morning. Thursday, December 22: TMNH Bible Study, 9:30 a.m. -All are invited to attend. Friday, December 23: Pastor Bill is out of the study this morning. Saturday, December 24: Christmas Eve Candle-lit worship, 5:30 p.m. Sunday, December 25: 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. -Today we get to celebrate the birth of the Savior actually on Christma Day! Our worship them is drawn from Luke 2:8-20. Fellowship Hour, 10:30 a.m. There will be no Sunday School today or January 1 due to the holidays. Monday, December 26: Pastor Bill is out of the study all day. Tuesday, December 27: Pastor Bill is taking vacation days through Saturday, December 31. Please bring pastoral needs to the attention of Consistory VP, JoAnn DeBoer. Wednesday, December 28: Pastor Bill is taking vacation days through Saturday, December 31. Please bring pastoral needs to the attention of Consistory VP, JoAnn DeBoer. --------------------------------------IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH Rural Titonka www.parishthree.weebly.com Wednesday, December 21: Pastors Meeting at St. John’s, 10:30 a.m. Confirmation, 6-7 p.m. Saturday, December 24: St. John’s Candlelight Service, 5:30 p.m. Immanuel Candlelight Service, 7 p.m. Sunday, December 25: Holy Communion Noisy Offering Shared service at St. John’s, 9 a.m. Wednesday, December 28: Pastors Meeting at St. John’s, 10:30 a.m. ---------------------------------------
RAMSEY REFORMED CHURCH Titonka, Iowa Wednesday, December 21: Catechism for grades 3-12, 7 p.m. Saturday, December 24: Community Men’s Bible Study, 6 a.m. The public is invited to attend the Sunday School Christmas Eve Program and Candlelighting Service, 7 p.m. Sunday, December 25: Worship Service with Pastor Larry Doughan of Grundy Center, IA, 9:30 a.m. Coffee Fellowship, 10:30 a.m. Sunday School and Christmas program practice, 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 28: Catechism for grades 3-12, 7 p.m. --------------------------------------ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH Woden, Iowa www.parishthree.weebly.com Wednesday, December 21: Pastors Meeting at St. John’s, 10:30 a.m. Confirmation, 6-7 p.m. Saturday, December 24: St. John’s Candlelight Service, 5:30 p.m. Immanuel Candlelight Service, 7 p.m. Sunday, December 25: Holy Communion Noisy Offering Shared service at St. John’s, 9 a.m. Wednesday, December 28: Pastors Meeting at St. John’s, 10:30 a.m. ----------------------------------------ST. PATRICK’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Buffalo Center, Iowa www.stpatrickschurch.org Wednesday, December 21: Faith Formation Class Saturday, December 24: Mass, 6:15 p.m. Wednesday, December 28: No Faith Formation Class --------------------------------------ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH Lakota, Iowa Saturday, December 24: Candlelight Service with Communion, 7 p.m. Sunday, December 25: No Sunday School Worship Service with Communion, 10:30 a.m. ---------------------------------------
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William “Bill” Jay Ites, 66 formerly of Buffalo Center, passed away on Friday, December 9, 2016. A Celebration of Life will take place from 4-6 p.m. on Friday, January 6, 2017 at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th St., Des Moines. William was born August 21, 1950 in Buffalo Center, to Leon and Virginia Ites. Bill graduated from Upper Iowa University and went on to work in commercial loans for 35 years. He retired in 2014 from First American Bank. He loved cars, especially sports cars, and was an avid golfer. He is survived by: his loving daughter, Jennifer (Jon) Putney; grandson, William Putney; siblings, Jon Ites, Gary Ites and Kathy Gabrielson; and a host of extended family and friends. Bill was preceded in death by his parents. Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
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SENTENCES AND PLEAS Ryan Sergei Marek, 5/22/1991, Forest City, pled guilty to “Public Intoxication-Third Offense,” an aggravated misdemeanor, stemming from an investigation by the Forest City Police Dept., Sept. 14. Marek was sentenced to serve 24 days in jail and ordered to pay a $625 fine, applicable surcharges and court costs. Carlos Martinez, Jr., 1/22/1966, Lake Mills, pled guilty to “Possession of a Controlled Substance– Marijuana,” a serious misdemeanor, stemming from an investigation by the Lake Mills Police Dept., Nov. 16. Martinez was sentenced to serve two days in jail and ordered to pay applicable surcharges and court costs. Martinez was ordered to obtain a substance abuse evaluation and follow through with all treatment recommendations. Martinez’s license was revoked by the DOT. Edward Gene Sheldahl, 9/22/1974, Forest City, was sentenced on the charges of Count 1, “Operating While Intoxicated-Third or Subsequent Offense,” a class D felony; Count 2, “Assault while Participating in a Felony,” a class D felony; Count 3, “Interference with Official Acts,” an aggravated misdemeanor; and Count 5, “Assault on a Peace Officer,” an aggravated misdemeanor, stemming from a traffic stop by the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office, Aug. 9. For Count 1, Sheldahl was sentenced to serve an indeterminate prison sentence not to exceed five years and ordered to pay a $3,125 fine, applicable surcharges and court costs. For Count 2, Sheldahl was sentenced to serve an indeterminate prison sentence not to exceed five years and ordered
to pay a $750 fine, applicable surcharges and court costs. The fine and surcharge were suspended. For Count 3, Sheldahl was sentenced to serve an indeterminate prison sentence not to exceed two years and ordered to pay a $625 fine, applicable surcharges and court costs. The fine and surcharge were suspended. For Count 5, Sheldahl was sentenced to serve an indeterminate prison sentence not to exceed two years and ordered to pay a $625 fine, applicable surcharges and court costs. The fine and surcharge were suspended. The prison sentence imposed in Count 1, 2, 3 and 5 were ordered to run concurrently. Sheldahl’s license was revoked by the DOT. Melvin Lee Sims, 4/7/1955, Lubbock, TX, pled guilty to Count 1, “Possession with Intent to Deliver a Scheduled II Controlled Substance (Methamphetamine),” a class C felony, and Count 2, “Failure to Affix a Drug Tax Stamp,” a class D felony, stemming from an investigation by the Forest City Police Dept., Sept. 28. Sims is scheduled to be sentenced on Jan. 24, 2017. SCHEDULED VIOLATIONS Derek Hartwig, Forest City, no insurance, $435. Benjamin Dontje, Forest City, no seatbelt, $127.50. Eric Weaver, Forest City, no seatbelt, $127.50. Kalisha Lau, Lake Mills, speeding, $168. Jarvis White Jr, Forest City, speeding, $114. Bryce Brincks, Riceville, speeding, $87. Gary Nelson, Lake Mills, speeding, $87. Nancy Walz, Lake Mills, no seatbelt, $127.50.
Proceedings: Thompson
CITY OF THOMPSON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS December 12, 2016 The Thompson City Council met in regular session on Monday, December 12, 2016 in the City Clerk’s office of City Hall. Mayor Swearingen called the meeting to order. Members present: J. Hughes, Willert, Fiebelkorn. Absent: T. Hughes, Fleener. Citizens present: Jeff Cleveland A motion was made by Willert, seconded by J. Hughes to approve the agenda. 3-0 A motion was made by J. Hughes, seconded by Fiebelkorn to approve the claims. 3-0 A motion was made by Willert, seconded by Fiebelkorn to approve the minutes. 3-0 Matt Beckman was present to discuss City issues with the Mayor and Council. A motion was made by Willert, seconded by J. Hughes to pay delinquent property taxes on a property acquired by the City and bill the original property owner. 3-0 A motion was made by J. Hughes, seconded by Fiebelkorn to return a vehicle to the owner that was on property acquired by the City. The vehicle owner was present and informed that he must pick up the vehicle if he wants it. 3-0 Other items of discussion: • Radar Sign • Longevity Pay • 2017-2018 City Budget A motion was made by J. Hughes, seconded by Fiebelkorn to adjourn the meeting at 6:14 pm. 3-0 Dan Swearingen, Mayor ATTEST: Diane Price, City Clerk CLAIMS FOR NOVEMBER 2016 AgSource-testing 161.50 Town & Country Garden -Christmas greenery 71.00 Library-Nov ’16 payment 750.00 Dave Low-services 450.00 Bomgaars-supplies 23.66 Alliant Energy-power 2351.25 Wellmark Blue Cross/Blue Shield -health insurance/Dec 1673.57
K&H Coop-LP contract 5656.25 Brown Supply-supplies 254.60 Earl W Hill-Cleveland property 90.00 Aramark-services 82.11 Holiday Inn-training 208.98 Winnebago County Auditor -law enforcement contract 3765.00 Mid America Publishing-publications 46.16 WCTA-phone 287.89 Fleener Auto Parts-supplies 252.81 Fort Dodge Transmission, Inc.-repairs 570.61 Diane Price-mileage 375.84 IIMC-membership 160.00 Hawkins-chlorine 2118.85 AgSource-testing 122.50 Visa-training 87.69 Iowa Rural Water Association -membership 225.00 Alliant Energy-power 2183.02 Wellmark Blue Cross/Blue Shield -health insurance/Jan 1681.24 Farm & City Insurance-surety bond 100.00 BC Parcel-lagoon samples 45.85 Waste Management-garbage/recycling 2974.40 MARCO-copier contract 30.00 Hometown Market-fuel 170.62 Iowa Rural Water Association-Avesis 39.89 Post Office-mail utility bills 104.04 EFTPS-payroll taxes 1848.11 Treasurer-State of Iowa -state payroll taxes 255.00 IPERS-ipers tax 1074.57 Main Street Checks-deposit slips 44.05 $30,336.06 RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS FOR NOVEMBER 2016 Fund Receipts Disbursements General 29882.44 24474.77 Road Use Tax 5600.22 3434.11 Local Option Tax 8335.01 ---------Debt Service 5355.41 ---------Water 5839.74 6109.93 Sewer 7527.21 3008.06 $62,540.03 $37,026.87 Published in the Buffalo Center Tribune on Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2016
Proceedings: City of Rake
Minutes for Rake City Council Meeting December 12, 2016 7:00 PM Rake City Hall The Rake City Council met in regular session at 7:00 PM on Monday, December 12, 2016. Mayor Hagedorn called the regular meeting to order. Mayor Hagedorn presided over the meeting, council members Duve, Benn, Joynt, and Wood present, Johnson absent. Mayor Hagedorn added the public hearing, as posted in the Buffalo Center Tribune, to the meeting agenda. Duve made a motion to approve the amended agenda, seconded by Wood, ayes all. Mayor Hagedorn opened the public hearing. Joynt made a motion to approve the minutes of the November 14, 2016 meeting, seconded by Benn, ayes all. Joynt made a motion to accept the December bills, motion seconded by Benn, ayes all. New Business: No written or oral objections were given for the City Code of Ordinances. Wood made a motion to bypass the second and third reading of the City Code of Ordinances, motion seconded by Joynt. A vote was taken, Joynt-y, Wood-y, Benn-y, Duve-y, motion passed. Duve made a motion to adopt ordinance #12122016-01, the Code of Ordinances 2016, seconded by Wood. A vote was taken, Duve-y, Benn-y, Wood-y, Joynt-y, ordinance adopted. Benn made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Wood, ayes all. Melissa Duve, Deputy Clerk Attest: Louise Hagedorn, Mayor December 13, 2016 December Bills Alliant Energy $1,262.34 -City Hall $97.30 -Fire $101.55 -Library $80.61 -Lift Station $175.63 -Park Sign $12.34 -Pump Station $177.51 -Shelter House $15.80 -Street Lights $543.00 -Main Street Lights $58.60
Austin Office Products $41.76 Bakke Law $34.67 City of Buffalo Center-PERL $448.02 Craig Bowen 74.75hrs $1,046.50 Duve Consulting Serviceslegal description and prep $250.00 Darrin Geerdes-Mowing $1,078.00 Gullord, Carroll $416.00 Gullord, Carroll $10.00 H&S Auto City $120.17 Louise Hagedorn-Christmas Trees $168.77 Hawkins $15.00 K&H-Fire $265.77 -City Hall $591.57 Library $1,815.79 Ann Beck Wages 54.5hrs $509.58 Virginia Cooper Wages74.5hrs $894.00 Virginia Cooper Mileage $26.40 Julia Hatch $37.50 Darlene Bowen $11.25 Amazon $56.41 Gale - Thorndike $51.83 Mid American Publishing $52.40 VISA $97.96 WCTA $78.46 Mangold Environmenal Testing $294.00 Mid America $45.07 Murra Hardware-City $45.69 Murra Hardware-Fire $182.45 North Iowa Environmental $743.82 Ellen Smith 50 hrs $718.50 Twisted Vine $44.89 WCTA-Fire $41.32 -City $142.23 Waste Management $1,266.22 November Numbers 2016 Revenue Expenses Water, Sewer, Garbage $6,438.36 $2,490.91 Library $1,764.23 Fire Department $1,050.20 General Government $45,243.37 $7,706.33 Totals $51,681.73 $13,011.67 $38,670.06 Published in the Buffalo Center Tribune on Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2016
Eric Holtan, Forest City, speeding, $119. David Allan, Oakdale, MN, speeding, $119. Jordan Nohrenberg, Spirit Lake, speeding, $119. Joseph Andersen, Forest City, operation of motor vehicle w/expired license, $135. Esteban Martinez Malvaez, Webster City, operation without registration, $135. Seth Brock, Woden, speeding, $87. Chelsea Brood, Mason City, fail to yield to emergency vehicle, $195. Kristie Smith, Lake Mills, speeding, $114. Dustin Hennigar, Fertile, unlawful passing of school bus-first offense, $397.50. King James, Mason City, driving while license under suspension, $475.07. Linda Halvorsen, Forest City, driving while license under suspension, $397.50. LAND TRANSFERS Ross Hanson, Kevin Hanson, Paula Hanson, Kendra Hanson, to Eric Christianson, Parcel A, section 22, Center Township. Ali Andreson to Sharla Krein, lot 3, block 13, Forest City. Duane Colby Trust, Duane Colby trustee, and Janice Colby Trust, Janice Colby Trustee to Jordan Colby and Joran Colby, a tract of land in section 7, Center Township. Paul Hove Liv Tr, Arliss Hove trustee to Paul Hove Fam Tr and Paul Hove Liv Tr, a tract of land in sections 22 and 27, King Township. Bank of America NA, Carrington Mortgage Serv LLC attorney-in-fact to Housing & Urban Development Secy, lot 30, block 3, Westgate 2nd Subdivision, Forest City. Sue Pannkuk Rev Tr, Sue Pannkuk trustee to Brian Sterrenberg, lots 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12, block 3, Leland. Michele Thompson to Susan Applegate, lot 5, WC Stuckslagers Subdivision, section 16, Lincoln Township.
If you’re looking to get out of the house this winter, and enjoy a little winter fun, consider taking part in the Rice Lake Perch-Fishing Contest, sponsored by the Winnebago County Conservation Board. The contest will take place at Rice Lake State Park on Saturday afternoon, Jan. 14. It will begin at 1:00 p.m. and last until 3:00 p.m. During the contest, people will be awarded prizes for the first perch caught, as well as the largest perch, in several different age classes. In addition, various door prizes will be awarded, and snacks and warm drinks will also be available. People should bring their own ice-fishing equipment, but equipment, and instruction, will be available for people needing some. Holes will also be drilled in the ice for people, if they’d like. Although only perch will count towards the contest prizes, people will be allowed to catch other species of
fish, in accordance with state fishing regulations. All participants requiring a fishing license will have to have one, and all Iowa DNR fishing rules will be enforced. There will be no fee to participate in the contest, and no preregistration will be required. Sign-in will begin at the shelter house (across from the Rice Lake Golf Course) at 12:30 p.m., with fishing commencing at 1:00. Fishing will conclude at 3:00 p.m., with weighin immediately afterwards.
In case of inclement weather, including bitterly cold temperatures, the contest will have to be canceled, and that announcement will run on KIOW Radio (FM 107.3), the WCCB web site (www.winnebagoccb.com), the WCCB Facebook page, and the WCCB Twitter feed. For more information about the Rice Lake Perch-Fishing Contest, contact the WCCB at 641-565-3390 or Winnebago County Naturalist Lisa Ralls at lralls@winnebagoccb.com
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Clouse, Beth-Mileage 266.00 Colby, Kristin-Mileage 62.75 Dave’s Auto Service-Services 30.00 Duraclean By Doug-Services 80.00 Durby, Terrell-Mileage 424.00 Fisher, Jane-Mileage 213.00 Forest City Ford-Services 1,019.27 Forest City Motel-Rent 200.00 Forest City Post Office-Postage 5,616.00 Galls LLC-Supplies 74.94 Gjerstad, Kathy-Mileage 93.00 Globe Gazette Circulation Dept -Subscription 45.00 Healthcare First-Services 939.08 Heiman Fire Equipment-Services 704.50 Holdeman, Andrea-Mileage 189.50 Idville-Supplies 320.34 Iowa Environmental Health Assn -Education 80.00 IOWWA-Education 205.00 ISSDA-Dues 150.00 Jacobson-Westergard Assoc Inc -Services 17,132.90 Jensen, Bobbie-Mileage 187.00 Jensen, Deb-Mileage 498.00 Kvale, Ron-Mileage 158.00 Lake Mills Graphic Inc-Advertising 771.16 Lake Mills PT-Services 211.20 Larson Contracting Central-Services 35,568.66 Mail Services-Services 515.55 Malek, Laura-Mileage 133.50 Marco Inc-Services 36.94 Martinson, Louise-Mileage 439.00 McColloch, Suzanne-Reimbursement 75.00 Medline Industries Inc-Supplies 901.28 Melby, Ruth-Mileage 218.50 Merchant, Ruth-Mileage 74.00 Michaelis, Melissa-Mileage 233.00 Mid-America Publishing Corp -Advertising 678.39 Mireles, Sandra-Mileage 491.50 Nicholson, Teresa-Mileage 607.50 North Iowa Media Group-Advertising 595.03 North Iowa PT-Services 2,090.30 Office Depot-Supplies 168.91 On-Site Info Destruction-Services 45.00 Personnel Concepts-Supplies 272.92 Peterson Sanitation Inc-Services 100.00 Price, Jessica-Mileage 134.00 Professional Developers of IA-Dues 335.00 Rice, Allison-Mileage 111.50 Rippentrop, Dolores-Mileage 382.50 Sauer, Adam-Mileage 28.00 Schriever, Rhonda-Mileage 295.00 Steffenson, Cindy-Mileage 214.50 Stenzel, Karen-Mileage 37.00 Storey Kenworthy-Supplies 158.11 Tjelle, Denise-Mileage 268.00 Treat America-Meals at Training 24.54 Tyler Technologies-Services 4,093.00 Vaudt, Melissa-Mileage 206.00 Verizon Wireless-Telephone 777.80 Visa-Supplies 234.41 Walker, Dean-Rent 400.00 Warren, Melissa-Mileage 101.00 Webspec Design-Services 660.00 Weishaar, Krystal-Mileage 244.00 Weiss, Karla-Mileage 271.00 Winnebago Co Sheriff-Services 90.00 Winnebago Coop Telecom-Telephone 2,133.77 Wolf, Barb-Mileage 203.50 Andy Buffington, Communications Director discussed communications costs for combining Hancock and Winnebago County Communication Departments. Scott Dodd, Hancock County Sheriff discussed transporting Hancock County inmates to the new Winnebago County Public Safety Center after it is completed. The session was adjourned until 9:00 A.M. December 13, 2016. Bill Jensvold, Chairperson Attest: Karla Weiss, Auditor Published in the Buffalo Center Tribune on Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2016
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Recipe created by Foxes Love Lemons on behalf of Milk Means More Prep time: 5 minutes | Cook time: 3 minutes | Servings: 1
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3/4 cup milk 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt 2 tablespoons ricotta cheese 2 dried figs, halved 1 tablespoon sliced almonds 1 tablespoon honey In microwave-safe bowl, stir to-
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Colin Weaver chipped in four points for North Iowa against West Hancock last week.
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Sam Hassebroek readies a pass as the Bison hosted West Hancock last Tuesday.
Rebekah Jensvold launches a pass during last Tuesday’s home game.
Basketball teams drop matches against West Hancock The North Iowa varsity basketball teams both suffered another defeat last week, as they hosted West Hancock on Tuesday, Dec. 13. The Lady Bison were up first, and a big first half for the Eagles placed them firmly in the lead, with North Iowa losing 78-51. Rachel Hassebroek led the Lady Bison in scoring with 13 points, including three 3-pointers, followed by Katelin Adams with 10 points and Kendall Melz with eight. Adams led in rebounds with five, and Jessica Govern had four. Melz and Rachel Schutter each had two steals, and Taylen Hinders made two blocks. Head Coach Matt Harriman says the Lady Bison had a chance after the first quarter, as they were only down by five points, but West Hancock stepped up and made some shots in the second. “The second quarter really hurt us, as we were outscored 26-9,” said Harriman. “Against a good team, we can’t
have those types of quarters. “We tried doing some different things defensively, and I thought Rachel Hassebroek, Rachel Schutter and Dani Yegge did a great job shadowing their two best girls,” said Coach Harriman. “West Hancock has a lot of talent, and it makes it difficult when they get multiple looks on the offensive end.” West Hancock 15 26 22 North Iowa 10 9 16
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Varsity Boys West Hancock got out to a fast start in the boys’ match, as they outscored North Iowa 26-12 in the first quarter and went on to win 7836 over the Bison. Austin Haisman led North Iowa with 12 points for the night, followed by Alex Balvance with five, Jordan Boekelman, Isaiah Walk, Drew Jensen and Colin Weaver with four each,
Rachel Schutter shoots over her defender to score two points last week against West Hancock.
Austin Haisman scored 12 points to lead the Bison in last Tuesday’s match in Buffalo Center.
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and Taylor Baumann with three points. Walk led in rebounds with six, while Haisman and Boekelman each made five. Haisman also had three steals. “We did a much better job handling pressure in this game than we did against Forest City,” said Bison Head Coach Chad Hinders. “We were not as passive and attacked their press. However, when we do get into our offense, we have to make better decisions with and without the ball.” Hinders notes that the Bison had 27 turnovers during the game. “For the most part, it was us that forced the issue instead of making the easy pass,” said the coach. “I felt we got good looks at the basket, but we just could not convert on them. We did a poor job of transitioning from offense to defense, which gave them too many short jumpers. They made 19 or their 26 shots in the lane, with most of them being six feet or less from the basket.” Hinders says it’s not going to get any easier for the Bison this week, as they were scheduled to play a talented young
team from Bishop Garrigan on Tuesday. “Their pressure is a little different as they like to use it a little more in the half court setting,” said Hinders.
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JV Girls The North Iowa JV girls also lost their match with West Hancock last Tuesday, scoring 39-26. Scoring for the Lady Bison were Jenna Govern with 12 points, Paige Pike six, Samantha Stenersen three, Hannah Main and Mackenzie Bengtson two each, and Sydney Sabin one. “We are really struggling on the offensive side when teams like the Eagles put pressure on us,” said Coach Mark Ostermann. “Our shooting percentage is low, and our free throws are poor. Going three for 13 from the line is a lack of confidence and concentration. We need more consistency throughout the line up every night. These girls have the potential and show it in practice. We need to bring it to game night.”
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Wrestlers compete in triangulars in Forest City and Garner The Forest City Indians competed in two triangulars last week, beginning on Tuesday, Dec. 13 when they hosted Garner-Heyfield/Ventura and Central Springs in Forest City. The Indians lost both of their matches in the team standings, but Noah Paulson, Maverick Freerksen and Gabe Staudt all had pins for the day. Freerksen pinned both of his opponents, while Paulson also won both of his day’s matches with a pin over Umbarger of GHV at 220 pounds and decision over Prestholt of Central Springs at 195. Garner-Hayfield/Ventura 49 Forest City 24
182: Conner Shaw (GHV) over Ja-
cob Trunkhill (Fall 0:25). 195: Gabe Staudt over Buck Weaver (GHV) (Fall 1:59). 220: Noah Paulson over Grady Umbarger (GHV) (Fall 1:55). 285: Tyler Nielsen (GHV) won by forfeit. 106: Drew Furst (GHV) won by forfeit. 113: Austin Case (GHV) won by forfeit. 120: Brandon Galkin (GHV) won by forfeit. 126: Caleb Renner (GHV) over Brett Walton (MD 10-2). 132: Bailey Dosio (GHV) won by forfeit. 138: Luke Brown (GHV) won by forfeit. 145: Kristian Gunderson over Brady Hess (GHV) (SV-1 7-5) 152: Maverick Freerksen over Spencer Formanek (GHV) (Fall 1:23). 160: Anthony Sherwood (GHV) over Paul Olson (Dec 8-4). 170: Timothy Buck over Zach Abbas
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170: Cole Neel (CS) over Timothy Buck (Fall 0:41). 182: Zach Ryg (CS) over Jacob Trunkhill (Fall 0:48). 195: Noah Paulson over Alex Prestholt (CS) (Dec 6-1). 220: Theodore Behrens (CS) won by forfeit. 285: Zack Santee (CS) over Evan Larson (Injury). 106: Carter Pals (CS) won by forfeit. 113: Caileb Pate (CS) over Will Kirschbaum (Dec 4-2). 120: Sam Mason (CS) won by forfeit. 126: Max Howes (CS) over Brett Walton (Fall 4:35). 132: Lucas Garl (CS) won by forfeit. 138: Jacob Mathers (CS) won by forfeit. 145: Georden Perry (CS) over Kristian Gunderson
(Fall 2:49). 152: Maverick Freerksen over Matt Arthur (CS) (Fall 1:33). 160: Ethan Alsop over Avery Garner (CS) (Dec 6-4). The Indians’ second triangular of the week was at Garner on Thursday, Dec. 15, where they faced GHV and Belmond-Klemme. Forest City and Belmond-Klemme had just four contested matches due to many open weights, and Forest City lost by a tiebreaker. The Indians also lost their second contest of the week against GHV, but Paulson, Freerksen, Staudt and Timothy Buck each had pins. Belmond Klemme 35 Forest City 34
106: Keaton Wilson (BK) won by
forfeit. 113: Double forfeit. 120: Logan Heaberlin (BK) won by forfeit. 126: Nathan Been (BK) over Brett Walton (Fall 1:33). 132: Double forfeit. 138: Brandon Finch won by forfeit. 145: Kristian Gunderson over Zach Anderson (BK) (MD 13-3). 152: Maverick Freerksen won by forfeit. 160: Ethan Alsop won by forfeit. 170: Jonny Dugger (BK) over Timothy Buck (MD 12-4). 182: Tucker Kroeze (BK) over Jacob Trunkhill (Fall 1:19). 195: Gabe Staudt won by forfeit. 220: Noah Paulson won by forfeit. 285: Cameron Beminio (BK) won by forfeit. (BK Criteria H 1.00) Garner-Hayfield/Ventura 45 Forest City 34
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Sophomore Natasha Droessler has been involved in volleyball at school, and she also helped with Vacation Bible School during this past summer. Natasha says she likes that North Iowa is a small school, where you know all of your classmates. Her favorite classes include English 10, because Mr. Baker makes it a fun class, and P.E., where they play lots of fun activities. She says the teachers at NIHS are very friendly and are always willing to help out the students, the school and in the community. When she’s not in school, Natasha likes to hang out with friends, watch Netflix shows like Flash and Psych, and spend time with the kids she babysits. She also enjoys spending time with family, including Friday night pizza night and Sunday lunch every week. Natasha plans to attend college after high school, and her interests include becoming a P.E. teacher or doing something with technology. She plans to stay in the area.
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By Lee Schulz ISU Extension and Outreach The market for livestock has been a bit of a rollercoaster over the last few years. Strong prices during 2014 and early 2015 have given way to lower prices that are more in line with what producers saw from 2010-13. “Producers certainly have reinvested some of the profits of the last several years into their operations,” said Lee Schulz, livestock economist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. “The major downturn in prices has likely changed the payback period, but if these investments improved productivity and efficiency, thereby lowering costs, they will pay dividends. This is part of the reason that even in the ‘bad years’ some producers are making money. “Even with the lower commodity prices there are some opportunities available. Placements of feeder cattle this fall are showing the opportunity to hedge profits, and the same is true for summer hog marketing.” While a major rebound in prices is not likely, the economic forecast does offer a bit more stability. “The periods of big adjustments in
prices are likely behind us,” Schulz said. “If this is the case, decision making should be better informed, as confidence in making projections improved, and the ability to decipher opportunity and risk has been enhanced. Perhaps the most obvious sign of stability is the fact that markets are exhibiting somewhat seasonal behavior. Markets returning to more typical behavior allows producers and analysts to better understand and anticipate market movements.” In these times of small margins, knowing and understanding all the aspects of a farm business is critical to having success. “This is the time to be looking very critically for any opportunity to find profitable margins; having a marketing strategy and price risk management plan in place is key,” Schulz said. “Profitability for any producer is contingent on favorable production, proper marketing and price risk management skills. Tightening margins are putting these necessary skills to the test.” Understanding costs and breakeven prices is absolutely critical. “Go back to your records and budgets from previous years to understand what your costs are,” Schulz said. “Re-
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Christmas Bird Count at Union Slough The Union Slough National Wildlife Refuge cordially invites the public to participate in a Christmas Bird Count hosted by the Refuge on Wednesday, Jan. 4. People can join by braving the elements during the field count or by participating in the feeder count. The field count will begin with participants meeting at the Refuge office at 7:30 a.m. The count will continue throughout the day, with a lunch provided at noon. Experience in bird identification is not required, as experienced bird watchers will be available to assist new birders. While the count occurs throughout the day, participants are welcome to come and go as they wish. Participants should dress for winter weath-
Kids raise money for area animal shelter
A group of students at North Iowa Community School formed a club this year to raise money to help animals that are hurt or in danger. Last week, the students in the A.C. Club donated the $40 they’ve raised so far to Patriots for Pets Rescue and Shelter in Clear Lake. Joel and Beth Sasse of Patriots for Pets came to the school to accept the donation, and they brought along their dog, Faith, who is a rescue dog they adopted from the shelter. From left are: Madilynn Fisher, Riley Gobeli, Beth Sasse with Faith, Caitlin Mitthun, Sam Smidt and Joel Sasse. The students plan to continue raising money throughout the school year to help out more animals.
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The Lakota Public Library has new hours for the winter months on Tuesday and Thursdays. The library will now be open from 1-7 p.m. on those days, instead of the usual hours of 1-5 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. The regular hours for Wednesday and Saturday will continue. Wednesday hours are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Saturday hours are 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The library is closed on Sundays, Mondays and Fridays.
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BETTER SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS Students gather around to pet Faith, a rescue dog that was adopted from Patriots for Pets, as representatives from the animal shelter came to North Iowa last week to accept a donation from the A.C. Club at the school.
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Buffalo Center
Lakota
We will be closed Saturday, December 24, and Monday, December 26. We will have normal business hours on Friday, December 30, and will be closed on Saturday, December 31, and Monday, January 2, 2017. The 2016 cut-off time is at 12 p.m. Noon on Friday, December 30. All transactions received after 12 p.m. will be posted on Tuesday, January 3, 2017.
Your Hometown Employee Owned Bank
Buffalo Center 562-2696 • Lakota 886-2242 Britt 843-4455 • Lake Mills 592-2660 • Bricelyn 507-653-4100
www.ftsbbank.com