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AREA FIREFIGHTERS ... who are taking the Firefighter I class had an opportunity to practice their skills
last week when an abandoned house in Rake was artificially filled with smoke. Rake Fire Chief Matt
Duve said that firefighters from departments in Forest City, Woden, Crystal Lake, Thompson and Rake
participated. The house, located at 302 1st St. SW, will be burned on March 31 in another practice
opportunity for area firefighters.
JOHN BRUDVIG ... cuts a vent in the roof of an abandoned house
during firefighter training in Rake last week.
“Pass it Forward” During Extension Week
Iowa State University Extension
will celebrate Extension Week
throughout the state the week of
March 21-25. Extension is part of
an educational network supported
by Iowa State University, local
county governments and the United
States Department of Agriculture.
Every county in Iowa has an elected
extension council that decides
how local tax dollars are spent to
support ISU Extension educational
programs at the county level.
Extension Council members are
elected citizens around the county.
Winnebago County Council
members are: Sheryl Davids and
John Laflen of Buffalo Center; Julie
Hagenson, Mary Walk and Gary
Wunder of Thompson; Matt Storby
of Leland; Mary Peterson of Lake
Mills; Dona Paulson and H.P
Kobriger of Forest City.
The theme for Extension Week
is “It Starts with Each of Us”. The
Winnebago County Extension
Council and staff will be visiting
three communities throughout the
week promoting Extension and
encouraging residence to “Pass it
forward…An Act of Kindness.”
The council would like to encourage
people to do something kind for
someone to repay the good that has
happened to them. When that happens
you pass on the wooden nickel
asking them to do an act of kindness
and pass the nickel on.
Extension Council members and
staff will be at Johnson’s Food
Center in Buffalo Center on Tues.,
March 22 from 3:30-5:30 p.m.
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Annual Thompson
Firemen’s Breakfast
The Thompson Fire Department
will host their Annual Firemen’s
Breakfast on Sunday, March 27
from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at
the Fire Hall in Thompson. The
Thompson branch of Titonka
Savings Bank will be assisting the
volunteer fireman in serving the
breakfast. There will be a free will
offering for the meal.
The public is invited to attend
and show support for all of the volunteer
firefighters who give so selflessly
to the community.
B.C. Historical
Society Meets
The Buffalo Center Historical
Society will meet on Sunday,
March 20, at 4:00 p.m. at the
Buffalo Center Library. Everyone
is welcome to attend.
Annual Pork Loin
Supper at United
Methodist Church
The United Methodist Church of
Buffalo Center will hold its annual
Pork Loin Supper on Friday, March
18 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the
church. The menu includes pork
loin, beans, salads, chips, sherbet
and a drink. The pork is being prepared
by the North Iowa Grillers.
The cost of the supper is $7 for
adults, $5 for students, and children
under 5 eat free. Take out orders are
available by calling 562-2251. All
proceeds will go towards the new
roof extension.
NEARLY $2,500 WAS RAISED ... for the American Cancer Society during Daffodil Days in Buffalo
Center, held last Friday, March 11. From left are Deb Aukes and Marcia Aukes purchasing their daffodils
at the school, as they are helped by volunteers Amy Cook and Eley Murray.
North Iowa Parent
Teacher Conferences
Set for March 28-29
The North Iowa Community
School will hold Parent-Teacher
Conferences on Monday, March 28
and Tuesday, March 29. K-Prep
through 8th grade conferences are
scheduled from 4:00-8:00 p.m.,
while 9th through 12th grades will
have walk-in conferences from
6:00-8:00 p.m. each day.
All grades K-Prep through 8th
will have a scheduled time for conferences.
Sessions for elementary
grades will last 20 minutes, and
middle school sessions will be 25
minutes. In addition to walk-in conferences
for high school grades,
there will be some scheduled conferences
for high school students.
Parents will be contacted by the
school if a scheduled conference is
recommended.
Elementary and middle school
parents are encouraged to select
times directly by going to the
online scheduler at www.myconferencetime.com/northiowa
or by
going to the North Iowa homepage
at www.northiowa.org, where the
link can be found. Appointments
should be made with student’s
teacher or advisor and with Special
Education and Title 1 teachers as
appropriate. Online conference
scheduling is available through
Friday, March 18.
If you are unable to access the
internet to select times directly via
the school web page, please contact
the school at 641-562-2525.
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Another Month, Another Delay for Heritage Town Center
The low bidders say they’re still
on board, but the Heritage Town
Center project is stuck in limbo for
the third month in a row. Bids for
the project were unsealed at the
January Buffalo Center City
Council meeting, but the awarding
of contracts has been delayed several
times. The Council expected to
award the contracts at their meeting
last Wednesday, Marcy 9, but that
step was put on hold once again.
Project engineer Rick Hopper
explained that paperwork requests
from USDA Rural Development
have slowed things down, along
with issues brought up by the state
fire marshal. Hopper says the fire
marshal insists that a Type 1 hood
with fire suppression is needed for
any cooking done on a range in the
building’s kitchen. This equipment
would be prohibitively expensive
for the project, so HTC committee
chairman Rod Hansen says they
will most likely forego installing
ranges in the kitchen for the time
being.
Also at issue is whether the
installation of a fire wall, which
was being planned to reduce costs
of a sprinkler system, will actually
save any money. Hopper hopes to
have the remaining issues resolved
in about a week.
Hansen informed the council
that the combined total of the bids
is about $485,000, and that the
committe has thus far collected all
but about $45,000 of that amount.
He notes that about $77,000 in
addional funding has been pledged
to the project, and that the committee
can most likely call on donors
to collect about $40,000 of that
within a week.
This still leaves the possibility
of a shortfall, however, and Hansen
says USDA Rural Development
would like the city to authorize the
bank to make a construction loan of
up to $40,000. “I would not expect
that we are going to need a loan,”
said Hansen. The Council agreed to
authorize a loan with Farmers Trust
and Savings Bank.
Judy Wiedemeier of the Buffalo
Center Community Club addressed
the Council with two items for the
improvement of downtown. She
says the Community Club would
like to provide several garbage cans
for downtown and asked if the City
had any recommendations and if
the City would be willing to collect
the garbage. With the Council’s
approval, the Community Club
plans to look for suitable garbage
cans to purchase.
Wiedemeier also asked the
Council if they would consider
repairing rust damage on the City’s
street light poles, checking the electrical
outlets and painting the light
poles on Main Street black. She
noted that the improvements would
extend the life of the lights, make
Main Street look more appealing
and postpone the expense of buying
new street lights. The Council will
look into getting contractors to
repair and paint the lights.
Police Chief Pat Conroy requested
that the City approve a new
phone contract for the Police
Department, as the current service
provider does not offer a plan to
meet the department’s needs. He
also suggested terminating the
department’s fax line to save
money, as he no longer sees a need
for it. The council approved both
items.
The Council voted to fill a number
of summer employment positions
for the City. Hired for the girls
little league program were Amber
Paden and Becca Siemens. For the
boys little league program, the City
hired Sarah Paulson and Sue
Armstrong.
Cindy Bolie was hired as shelterhouse
caretaker. Kory Hobbs,
Kaylan Hobbs and Marty Schaefer
were hired as T-ball instructors. Jim
Hofbauer and David Bolie were
hired as mowers. Kim Ostermann
was hired as the consultant for the
Buffalo Center Swimming Pool,
and Sarah Paulson was hired as
manager at the pool.
The Council approved a building
permit and variance for Farmers
Trust and Savings Bank, who plans
to construct a 34’ x 33’ addition to
their building on Main Street.
A permit was approved for the
Buffalo Center Development
Corporation and Bison Limited to
demolish the Mr. K’s buildings
located on Main Street.
The Council also approved a
permit for Darrel Sonnenberg to
demolish a house and storage shed
located at 402 7th Ave. SW.
The Council approved the purchase
of three 8-foot picnic tables
and three 6-foot picnic tables for
South Park. Councilman Silber will
look into putting concrete curbing
around the South Park playground
equipment as edging.
The Council moved to replace
11 underwater lights at the swimming
pool at a cost of $12,100.
The Council also adopted the
2011-2012 budget.
Finally, spring clean up day for
Buffalo Center has been set for
Monday, May 2.
Legislators Visit Buffalo Center
SEN. MERLIN BARTZ AND REP. HENRY RAYHONS ... stopped
by B.C. Restaurant in Buffalo Center on Friday, March 4 to speak
with local residents about their concerns. The legislators were greeted
by a packed house, as the 7th grade class at North Iowa Middle
School joined other members of the community at the forum. Major
topics included school funding and declining enrollment, along with
discussions about government regulation.
Back to the 80’s Friday and Saturday
THE ANNUAL SPRING MUSICAL ... at North Iowa High School will
be presented this Friday and Saturday at 7:00 p.m. each night in the North
Iowa Auditorium. The hair, the bubble skirts, blue eye shadow, the Rubik’s
Cube, Atari, and ghetto blasters... it can only mean one thing — the 80’s
are back! North Iowa’s musical production, Back to the 80’s: the Totally
Awesome Musical, tells the story of the senior class of William Ocean High
School that graduated in the 1980’s, as remembered and seen through the
eyes of Corey Palmer, who is now a 30-something. There is the plot we all
remember from the great 80’s classics surrounded by all the hits we still
love to sing to on the radio. From left are two of the teachers at William
Ocean High, Ms. Sheena Brannigan (played by Rachel Rolling) and Mr.
Steve Crocker (played by Logan Hovland).

Way Back When
10 YEARS AGO
TRIBUNE FILES OF
THURSDAY, MARCH 15, 2001
Pioneer Bank announced the
election and promotion of Barbara
Hofbauer to Assistant Vice-
President at the bank office in
Elmore, MN.
Spud’s Pub will be hosting a St.
Patrick’s Day celebration on
Saturday, March 17. Glen and
Carolyn will be serving Mulligan
stew, Irish bread and green beer.
Holly Mayland and Ryan
Arnevik are shown rehearsing a
scene featuring their leading roles
in South Pacific which is to be presented
by the North Iowa High
School singers and dancers in the
school auditorium. This will be on
the evenings of Friday and
Saturday. Music director is David
Kakacek.
Rochelle Wickwire and her BC
Restaurant are involved again in a
fundraiser to support the Jerry
Lewis Labor Day telethon and the
fight against Muscular Dystrophy.
She is offering a green shamrock in
exchange for a dollar donation to
the campaign.
The Buffalo Center Lions Club
had a great day Sunday when they
hosted their Belgiun Waffle Dinner
at the Fire Station. The fundraiser is
for their Lions Shelter House Park
playground equipment fund. Bob
Hassebroek stated they served 357
people, which resulted in the an
overall grand total of $1,623.
20 YEARS AGO
TRIBUNE FILES OF
THURSDAY, MAR 14, 1991
Winnebago Co. Sheriff Tom
Lillquist was recently appointed to
the office of the Board of
Supervisors replacing Sheriff Don
Vold, who has retired.
A celebration of the largest
industry in Iowa and the nation will
take place, March 21 which is
National Agriculture Day.
Main Equipment, Inc. of Buffalo
Center will hold a Planting
Equipment Clinic Friday, March 15
at their building on Highway 9
East.
Up to the minute information on
adjustments and operation of John
Deere planting equipment will be
presented.
Twenty-six youngsters were
present for Kindergarten Roundup
held at the Buffalo Center-Rake
Elementary School Friday afternoon.
Teacher Deanne Hobbs introduced
the girls and boys to the
Kindergarten room.
Welcoming Mrs. Cecile Pilgrim
to Buffalo Center was Karen
Johnson of the Welcome Basket
Committee. Mrs. Pilgrim has
moved into the Clinic Apartments.
Attending a leadership conference
in Des Moines were Senator
Berl Priebe of Algona,
Representative Clifford Branstad of
Thompson, and Dwight and Becky
Aalgaard of Bricelyn, MN.
30 YEARS AGO
TRIBUNE FILES OF
THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 1981
Members of the Bison Chapter,
Future Farmers of America are
News from
TMNH
By Sandy Bashans, Activity Director
We had a nice week, still cold,
but at least we saw the sun occassionally.
George and Vera came and
played music on Tuesday morning.
It always is great to have them here
each month. Those old songs bring
back a lot of memories, and it’s fun
to try and guess what they are.
Our salad luncheon was
Tuesday noon. We had the kitchen
fix a few different things. Our
thanks to Grace Jurgens for salads.
We also had potato salad and for
others, tried walking tacos, chicken
offering advance tickets to their
pork supper planned for Friday in
the cafeteria at the Buffalo
Center/Rake Community Schools.
FFA committee member, Todd
Jensvold, said tickets are being
offered at $3.25 for adults and
$2.75 for children. Profits received
from the pork feed will be given to
the Volunteer Ambulance Corps in
their efforts to pay for the new
ambulance recently purchased.
Buffalo Center’s veteran organization
was represented Monday in a
ceremony held at the school to
honor of all Vietnam era veterans.
Bruce Ites, son of Mrs. Arla Ites
of Buffalo Center, will travel with
the Northwestern Concert Band
during their annual spring tour.
Duane is a freshman at
Northwestern.
A Buffalo Center business used
as a sideline while farming has
turned into a full time occupation
for Loren Aukes of the Aukes
Fertilizer Company. His business
handles a complete fertilizer program
for farmers.
40 YEARS AGO
TRIBUNE FILES OF
THURSDAY, March 18, 1971
Kenneth Shafar, President of
Shafar Industries, was shown pointing
to the date of March 8, 1971
which shows Shafar Industries has
surpassed the $1 million mark in
sales. The business manufactures
fiberglass products.
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Skogen,
who live three miles east of Rake,
were recently named the Farm
Family of the Year by the Farmers
Home Administration. They were
presented with a certificate signifying
the honor on Tuesday, March 16
in Thompson.
Relatives gathered on Sunday
afternoon to honor Mr. and Mrs.
Ronald Heetland for their 25th
Wedding Anniversary which was
on Friday, March 12th.
Grocery specials at Kuch’s Food
Center are: smoked pork chop- .98
a lb.; Hormel bacon- .59 lb.;
apples, 3 lb. bag .59; Springtime
cookies - 39 lb.
50 YEARS AGO
TRIBUNE FILES OF
THURSDAY, MARCH 16, 1961
Lucinda Stonebraker and Ruth
Davids, two Buffalo Center students,
have advanced to the State
finals in their speech contest at
Atlantic, Iowa. Their coach is
Robert Juhl.
Barbara Weaver, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Marvin Weaver, received
a trophy as the overall winner of the
8th Annual Hairstyling contest of
the La James College of Beauty
Culture of Mason City.
Mrs. A. J. Erickson of
Thompson was recently named
Chairman of the two pronged
“Educational and Fundraising
Cancer Crusade” to be conducted
throughout Winnebago County this
April.
Robert Stauffacher of Bob’s
Produce announced that he will
have a Baby Chick Day at his station
all day Wednesday with free
doughtnuts and coffee for all.
wraps, pork burgers, and nachos
and cheese. It was fun trying new
things.
The Left Overs came to entertain
us on Wednesday morning. It
was our monthly birthday party,
except we didn’t have any birthdays
here this month. So--we called
it our “unbirthday party” and celebrated
anyway. The “Left Overs”
music was a great way to celebrate
an “unbirthday”. It made it special!
It doesn’t seem possible that
Wednesday was Ash Wednesday
already. Even with having all the
snow and cold weather, time goes
by in a hurry.
We did a couple of relay games
this week, (hadn’t tried them
before) so had fun, also did volleyball,
wham-O, cover up, along with
reading, exercise, Bible Study, current
events and let’s talk. So all in
all we rounded out the week.
Marlin Molskness was here for
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our Saturday entertainment. It had
been a long time since Marlin had
been able to come, so we’re real
happy he’s back on our entertainment
list again. Welcome back,
Marlin!
Sunday, Pastor Bill did the
church services. We appreciate him
coming. We do look forward each
Sunday to our church services.
We had a nice touch of Spring
around our home here with all the
beautiful daffodils that have brightened
things up. Thanks to the daffodil
committee for thinking of us.
Letters
To the Editor
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but our policy requires a signature and
phone number to verify the contents of the
letter. Unsigned letters will not be published.
National Ag Day
2011 – Honoring
“Homegrown
Security”
In the past few weeks, there has
been much talk and media coverage
about unrest in the Middle East
driving up the prices of fuel in the
U.S. There is a certain sense of vulnerability
when we realize events
that occur half a world away affects
our quality of life right here at
home... in our own backyard.
However, when it comes to food,
fiber and yes, biofuels, we suffer no
sense of vulnerability – Why?
Because, thanks to America’s farmers
and ranchers, we have what I
refer to as, “Homegrown Security.”
Food, fiber and alternative fuel
sources are affordable and abundant
right here in the United States.
Agriculture is the backbone of our
nation. Our ability to provide for
our own plus a significant percent
of the world’s growing population
is the envy of all other nations. For
this reason alone, it is appropriate
that we recognize farmers and
ranchers on National Ag Day,
which we celebrate March 15,
2011.
But let me make my point
stronger. The agriculture industry
has made significant progress in the
past century. That progress has
made the United States the most
self sufficient country in modern
civilization. Take for instance the
most common commodity - grown
in nearly every state of the union -
Corn…
In 73 years (the average length
of human life) agriculture has made
America so productive and secure
that its fundamentals are seemingly
invincible. In that time, corn has
become more than a food product
or sweetener. It is an alternative
fuel, a source for plastics and an
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one of many as most commodities
have seen similar successes, technological
advances and alternative
uses.
Because of agricultural ingenuity,
we can feed, clothe and shelter
ourselves and provide life’s necessities
to all U.S. citizens at home
and to our armed forces worldwide.
Agriculture is the first line of
defense IN America. It is the first
line of defense OF America. We
owe the proud men and women
involved in agriculture an enormous
debt of gratitude.
I hope you will join me in making
good on that debt as I extend a
much deserved, “Thank You” to
America’s farmers and ranchers on
National Ag Day.
I, as well as the 715 USDA Farm
Service Agency (FSA) employees
in Iowa, understand and appreciate
the amount of work that farmers
and ranchers do on a daily basis to
protect our natural resources and
produce the nation’s supply of
food, fiber and fuel, and I encourage
consumers to learn more about
agriculture and the people involved
in the industry.
We never want to find ourselves
dependent on a foreign food supply.
It’s America’s farmers and ranchers
who make sure our nation stays
independent from the ground up.
And as long as America’s farmers
and ranchers remain steadfast in
their stewardship and productivity,
America will remain strong. Please
take time on National Ag Day to
show your appreciation for
American Agriculture… our
Homegrown Security.
/s/ John R. Whitaker, State
Executive Director, USDA Farm
Service Agency - Iowa
Annual Pork Loin Supper
SERVING 5:00 TO 7:00 P.M.
Friday, March 18
United Methodist Church
Buffalo Center
Menu includes: �Pork Loin �Beans
�Salads �Chips �Sherbert �Drink
TAKE-OUT ORDERS AVAILABLE — CALL 562-2251
Adults: $7.00 - Students $5.00 - Under 5 Free
The North Iowa Grillers will be preparing the pork
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BETHANY LUTHERAN CHURCH
Thompson, Iowa
Mark Decker, Pastor
Sunday, March 20:
Traditional Worship, 9:00 a.m.
Fellowship/Sunday School, 10:00 a.m.
Faith and Family Worship, 11:00 a.m.
Wednesday, March 23:
Confirmation, 6:00 p.m.
Lenten service, 7:00 p.m.
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BETHLEHEM LUTHERAN CHURCH
Buffalo Center, Iowa
Perry Aalgaard, Pastor
Saturday, March 19:
80th Birthday Party for Vivian
Bushman, Social hall 2-4 p.m.
Sunday, March 20:
Council
Tuesday, March 22:
LWR Sewing Day, 9:00 a.m.
Wednesday, March 23:
Confirmation, 5:30 p.m.
Soup Supper 6:00 p.m.
Lenten Service, 7:00 p.m.
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COMMUNITY CHAPEL
Lakota, Iowa
Ron Wheeler, Pastor
Thursday, March 17:
Men’s Prayer Time, 6:30 a.m.
Sunday, March 20:
Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.
Morning Worship Service, 10:30 a.m.
Choir rehearsal, 6:15 p.m.
Evening Service, 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, March 23:
Bible Study and Prayer at Parsonage,
7:00 p.m.
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FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
Buffalo Center, Iowa
Sunday, March 20:
Worship, 9:00 a.m.
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FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
Buffalo Center, Iowa
Tim Diehl, Pastor
Sunday, March 20:
Worship service, 9:00 a.m.
Fellowship, 10:15 a.m.
Sunday School, 10:30 a.m.
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FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Lakota, Iowa
Donna Steven, Pastor
Wednesday, March 16:
Light Supper, 5:45 p.m.
Lenten Service, 6:30 p.m.
Sunday, March 20:
Sunday School, 9:00 a.m.
Worship, 10:00 a.m.
Titonka Care Center Service, 5:00 p.m.
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FIRST REFORMED CHURCH
Buffalo Center, Iowa
William Peake, Pastor
Wednesday, March 16:
Men’s Lenten Breakfast and Devotional,
Fellowship Hall, 7:00 a.m.
Lectionary text study, 10:00 a.m.
Thursday, March 17:
Pastor Bill making local visits
TMNH Bible Study in home’s multipurpose
room, cancelled
Friday, March 18:
Pastor Bill is making out-of-town visits
today
Saturday, March 19:
Pastor Bill - taking day off
Sunday, March 20:
Worship w/live broadcast on KIOW
107.3 FM , 9:30 a.m.
Fellowship Hour in the narthex, 10:30
a.m.
Chancel Choir fellowship in church
kitchen, 10:30 a.m.
Cherub and Youth Choirs practice, 10:45
a.m.
Chancel Choir practice in sanctuary,
11:00 a.m.
Sunday School classes meet, pre-school
through Catechism, 11:00 a.m.
Shine meets, narthex classroom, lunch
following, 11:30 a.m.
Monday, March 21:
Dorcas Circle meets in narthex classroom,
2:00 p.m.
Tuesday, March 22:
Lectionary Text study, Pastors study,
10:00 a.m.
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GRANT LUTHERAN CHURCH
Rural Woden
Sunday, March 20:
Worship at St. John’s with Holy
Communion, 8:00 a.m.
Wednesday, March 23:
WOW at St. John’s, 6:30 p.m.
Lenten Service at St. John’s, 7:30 p.m.
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IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH
Rural Titonka
Sunday, March 20:
Sunday School, 9:00 a.m.
Worship with Holy Communion, Soap
Sunday, 10:00 a.m.
Tuesday, March 22:
Quilting and Potluck, 9:00 a.m.
Wednesday, March 23:
Imm. Quilting/Pot Luck, 9:00 a.m.
Friends and family are invited
to celebrate
Vivian Bushman’s
80th birthday
at Bethlehem Lutheran Church
in Buffalo Center on
Saturday, March 19
from 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Cards and greetings can reach
her at 311 First Street S.W.,
Buffalo Center, IA 50424
Services and Announcements
of activities in our area
CHURCHES
“Not forsaking the assembling . . . together”
Confirmation, 5:20 p.m.
Lenten Worship at St. John’s, 7:30 p.m.
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ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH
Woden, Iowa
Sunday, March 20:
Worship with Holy Communion, 8:00
a.m.
Monday, March 21:
St. John’s Men’s Pancake supper, 5:30-
7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, March 22:
St. John’s Quilting, 1:00 p.m.
Wednesday, March 23:
WOW for Kids, 6:30-7:15 p.m.
Lenten Service, 7:30 p.m.
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ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH
Lakota, Iowa
Sunday, March 20:
7th and 8th grade Confirmation, 8:30
a.m.
Sunday School, 9:00 a.m.
Worship, 10:00 a.m.
Tuesday, March 22
All Day Quilting w/noon Potluck, 9:00
a.m.
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SOLID ROCK MINITRIES
Pastor Van Davis
Friday, March 18:
(Fridays at Blue Earth Library meeting
room. First Friday every month meets at
3024 360th St., Buffalo Center)
Supper, 6:00 p.m.
Praise and Worship/Prayer, 7:00 p.m.
Lesson and Discussion, 7:30 p.m.
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UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Buffalo Center, Iowa
Shannon Pascual, Pastor
Friday, March 18:
Pork Supper, 5-7:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 19:
Retreat: Meditation and Labyrinths,
10:00 a.m.
Sunday, March 20:
Sunday School, 9:10 a.m.
Worship w/Holy Communion, fellowship
to follow, 10:15 a.m.
Lent 2 potluck, 5:30 p.m.
Lent 2 study, 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, March 22:
Text Study, 10:00 a.m.
Wednesday, March 23:
Ecumenical Bible Study, 1:00 p.m.
Confirmation, 6:30 p.m.
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UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Thompson, Iowa
Shannon Pascual, Pastor
Sunday, March 20:
Worship Service, 8:30 p.m.
Sunday School, 9:30 p.m.
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ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH
Rake, Iowa
Terry Mahnke, Pastor
Sunday, March 20:
Worship, 9:30 a.m.
Sunday School and Adult Bible St, 10:30
a.m.
Monday, March 21:
Pastor’s Day off
Wednesday, March 23:
Lenten Service, 7:00 p.m.
80th Birthday for
Vivian Bushman
Vivian Bushman is turning 80
on Saturday, March 19, and her
friends and family are invited to
help her celebrate at the Bethlehem
Lutheran Church in Buffalo Center
on that date from 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Cards and birthday greetings
may be sent to her at: 311 First
Street S.W., Buffalo Center, IA
50424.
Happy Birthday, Vivian!
Open House
Wedding Reception
for
Tanya and Chris
Nygaard
Saturday, March 26
2:00-4:00 p.m.
Lakota Eagle Center
Lakota
Friends and Relatives Invited!
Attend Church This
Sunday!
Open House
Baby Shower
for
Baby Girl-to-Be
of Kelly Ruth and Kyle Winter
Saturday, March 26
9:30-11:00 a.m.
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Buffalo Center
(Registered at Target)
Friends and Relatives Invited!
coming to Buffalo Center
Thursday, March 31
1:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Plan an afternoon in
Buffalo Center to see our
New Spring Arrivals
and what’s new in 2011!
AJ Embroidery
Bison Graphics & Awards
Murra Hardware
Weaver’s Leather Store
Van Hove and Wright to Wed in April
Allan and Teresa Van Hove of
Thompson are pleased to announce
the upcoming marriage of their
daughter, Kelly Van Hove to Daniel
Wright, son of Daniel and Cathy
Wright of Story City.
Kelly is a graduate of North
Iowa High School and Iowa State
University. She is currently
employed by Wells Fargo Home
Mortgage in West Des Moines.
Dan is a graduate of Gilbert
Griese and Peters Planning May Wedding
Verlin and Sue Griese of Lakota
and Joel and Gwen Peters of
Denver, CO would like to announce
the engagement and upcoming marriage
of their children, Heather
Lynn Griese and Kyle Wayne
Peters.
The wedding will be held May
28, 2011 at Christ Chapel on the
Northwestern College campus in
Orange City, IA.
Heather is a 2007 graduate of
North Iowa High School and will
High School and Iowa State
University and is currently
employed by Wells Fargo Home
Mortgage in West Des Moines and
at the Ames Tribune in Ames.
The couple is planning an April
2 wedding at Gilbert Lutheran
Church with a reception, dinner,
and dance to follow in Ames. After
their honeymoon, they will reside at
their home in Des Moines.
graduate from Northwestern
College in May with her R.N.-
B.S.N. degree in Nursing.
Kyle is a 2005 graduate of
Denver Christian High School and
a 2009 graduate of Dordt College in
Sioux Center, IA, with a degree in
Business. Kyle is currently a
Customer Account Executive for
Comcast in Denver.
The couple will reside in
Denver.
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Elman and Christensen to Marry in June
Kalli Elman and Nathan
Christensen, both of North
Mankato, MN are pleased to
announce their engagement and
upcoming wedding on June 04,
2011 at Immanuel Lutheran Church
in Titonka, IA.
Kalli is the daughter of Terry and
Joyce Elman of Buffalo Center. She
is a 2004 graduate of North Iowa
High School and a 2010 graduate of
Minnesota State University with a
Bachelor’s degree in Physical
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and a 2010 graduate of Minnesota
State University with a Masters
degree in Sports Management.
Nathan is currently employed at
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Jenna Alman and Josh Olson,
along with their parents, Scott and
Judy Alman of Mason City, IA and
Don and Julie Olson of Thompson,
would like to announce their
engagement and upcoming marriage.
Jenna is a 2002 Mason City
High School graduate and a NIACC
Physical Therapy Assistant graduate.
She is employed as Director of
Rehab at Reliant Rehab in Granger,
IA.
Josh is a 2002 North Iowa High
School graduate and Buena Vista
University graduate. He is
employed at Nationwide Insurance
in Des Moines, IA. The couple currently
resides in Urbandale, IA.
A May 14 wedding is planned at
Wesley United Methodist Church in
Mason City.
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THE REGIONAL 6TH GRADE MATH BEE ... at AEA267 in Clear Lake was held Friday, March 4. Nine
North Iowa 6th graders participated in the event after taking a series of tests during math class to determine
who would qualify for the contest. A total of 64 6th graders in 16 teams from area schools competed
in five individual rounds and one group round of tests. Number sense, Patterns and Functions,
Geometry and Measurement, Probabilty and Stastics, Ratio, Proportion and Percent, and Problem
Solving were areas included on the tests.
Front from left are: Alex Balvance, Cassidy Sachs, Rian Helland, Natalie Dirksen and Matthew
Fraizer. Back row: Sam Hassebroek, Chris Quizley (AEA math bee director), Austin Haisman, Drew
Jensen and Noah Melz. The students studied along with high school helpers Kelsie Ufford, Rachel
Rolling and Macy Heetland during part of their lunch time to help them learn and prepare. Sue Peake
was the coordinator for this event.
ATTENDING THE PLAY JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH ... in
Des Moines on Saturday, March 5, was the 3rd grade T.A.G. group
at North Iowa Elementary. From left are: Samantha Stenersen, Joey
Goetz, Samantha Davis and Jeremy Dirksen. The students have
been reading the book which the play is based on, and they attended
the play at the Des Moines Community Playhouse. Their teacher,
Mrs. Sue Peake, and their mothers were also in attendance.
Winnebago Co.
Courthouse
News
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Kathleen Mannon, legal age,
Ottsville, PA, and Matthew
Johnson, legal age, Anaconder,
MT.
SENTENCES AND PLEAS
Robert Langfitt, 25, Austin,
MN, pled guilty January 4 to the
charge of OWI-first offense. He
was sentenced to two days in jail;
driver's license was revoked; and
ordered to pay fines, fees and costs
totalling $2,220. Charges were
filed by the Lake Mills Police
Dept.
Darcy Collins, 41, pled guilty
January 4 to two counts of second
degree theft. Collins was placed on
probation for two years (each
count); ordered to attend gambling
assessment and treatment recommendations;
and pay fines, fees and
costs totalling $1,430. Charges
were filed by the Forest City Police
Dept.
Joe Mugge, Cherokee, pled
guilty December 29 to the charge
of OWI-first offense. He was sentenced
to two days in jail; driver's
license was revoked; and ordered
to pay fines, fees and costs totalling
$953.75. Charges were filed by the
Winnebago County Sheriff's Dept.
SCHEDULED/NON-
SCHEDULED VIOLATIONS
Kenneth Moriarity, Leland,
speeding, $168.
Kenneth Nickson, Lake Mills,
speeding, $114.
David Albertson, Leland, no
seatbelt, $127.50.
James Coloff, Cedar Falls,
speeding, $114.
Markly Haisman, Buffalo
Center, speeding, $119.
Michael Williams, Forest City,
speeding, $119.
Duane Peterson, Wichita Falls,
TX, speeding, $228.75.
Justin Bjornstad, Lake Mills,
operation without registration,
$161.25.
Randall Pals, Lake Mills, operation
without registration, $127.50.
LAND TRANSFERS
Chappie Clark Trust, and Anna
Clark Trust, Craig Ramsay trustee
to Roger Missman and Janice
Missman, lots 1 and 2, block 36,
Buffalo Center.
Gary Krull and Jeanne Krull to
Gary Krull and Jeanne Krull, a
tract of land in section 26, and an
undivided 1/2 interest in a tract of
land in section 24, both in King
Township, and a portion of lot 2,
and lots 3-10, block 8, all in
Thompson.
Thomas Heimdal, Gary
Heimdal, Noreen Heimdal, Linda
James and Donald James to Diane
Miller, a tract of land in section 26,
Mt. Valley Township.
Richard Juhl and Bernadette
Juhl to Douglas Wood, lot B in Lot
2, section 25, Forest Township, and
Lot C in Lot 21, section 25, Forest
Township.
League Results
at
Buffalo Lanes
BISON LEAGUE
March 7, 2011
W L
Ron’s Electric 90 50
K &League H Coop Results 83 57
Haugen Tree Service
Bison Graphics/AJ Embroidery at
81
78
50
62
Blomster Chevrolet 68½ 71½
Buffalo Lanes
Pete’s Plumbing 63½ 76½
Lake Mills Motel 57 83
Bye 35 105
Highs posted: team game, Bison
Graphics/AJ Embroidery (693); team series,
Bison Graphics/AJ Embroidery (1912); ind.
game, Doug Aukes (290); ind. series, Doug
Aukes (773).
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
LADIES League March 9, Results
2011
W L
Advanced Farm Services at 39 13
Parts Plus 25½ 26½
K & H Buffalo Coop Oil Lanes
24½ 27½
Heidi’s Hair Care 23 29
Emporium Furniture 23 29
Looft’s on 9 21 31
Highs posted: team game, K & H Coop Oil
(755); team series, Emporium Furniture
(2119); ind. game, Florene Baldwin (247); ind.
series, Virginia Schulte (677).
TWIN CITY LEAGUE
March 10, 2011
W L
League Results
Buffalo Lanes 130 54
Mrs. T’s Bakery 114½ 69½
Murra Hardware at 106 78
Nick’s Auto Body 92 92
StateLine Buffalo Coop 90½ Lanes 93½
Ag Performance 88½ 83½
Lofstrom Seeds 72½ 111½
Bye 26 158
Highs posted: team game, Lofstrom
Seeds (783); team series, Buffalo Lanes
(2253); ind. game, Scott Farrow (265); ind.
series, Doug Aukes (677).
Rodney Albertson Rev Liv Fam
Tr, Suzanne Albertson Rev Liv
Fam Tr, Rodney Albertson cotrustee
and Suzanne Albertson cotrustee
to James Anderson and
Laurann Anderson, two tracts of
land in section 31, Logan
Township.
Winnebago County Sheriff,
Benjamin Walton, Melissa Walton
and Manufacturers Bank and Trust
Co to Manufacturers Bank and
Trust Co, lots 4 and 5, auditor's
resurvey of section 22, King
Township.
Manufacturers Bank and Trust
Co to Fannie Mae, lots 4 and 5,
auditor's resurvey of section 22,
King Township.
Ovedia Hiemdal, Steven
Johanson executor to Joshua
Steffensen and Kerry Steffensen, a
portion of lot 11, section 35, Forest
Township.
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Buffalo Center Tribune
SPORTS
SPORTS
Two Bison Named
NIC All-Conference
North Iowa’s Troy Kettwick and
Logan Hovland have been selected
for All-Conference honors in the
North Iowa Conference for the
2010-2011 basketball season.
Kettwick was named Second Team
All-Conference, while Hovland
received Honorable Mention.
Kettwick placed sixth in the conference
for scoring with an average
of 13.7 points per game. He scored
192 points during the conference
season, making 43.1% of his field
goal attempts, 37.3% of threepointers
and 64.4% at the free
throw line. He placed sixth in threepointers
made with 25. Kettwick
totaled 80 rebounds to lead the
Bison during conference action.
Hovland tied for fifth in the conference
for free throw percentage
with 69.6%, making 32 of 46 shots.
He hit 54 of 110 field goal attempts
in conference play for a 49.1% success
rate. Hovland totaled 140
points in NIC action. He was eighth
in the conference for steals during
the season with 26.
First Team
Josh Thompson, Garner-Hayfield,
Sr., 6’2”. Marcus Gaskill, Lake
Mills, Sr., 6’4”. Kyle Rosacker,
Forest City, Jr. 6’1”. Drew
Verstegen, Newman, Sr., 6’3”. Jon
Lutz, Osage, Sr., 6’4”. Gerardo
Ibrarra, West Hancock, Jr., 5’10”.
Operation ReLeaf
Now Taking Orders
The Winnebago County
Conservation Board is once again
working with Alliant Energy and
the Iowa Department of Natural
Resources to host an Operation
ReLeaf event. Operation ReLeaf
allows people to purchase highquality,
potted trees for a greatly
discounted price. The WCCB is
now taking Operation ReLeaf
orders for a May 4 distribution
date.
This year’s tree species include
honey locust, river birch, sugar
maple, service berry, white oak,
flowering crabapple, and burr oak.
All trees will be 6’-8’ tall, except
for the crabapples and service
berries, which may be a bit shorter.
Normally, these trees would sell for
$65-$75 a piece, but each tree only
costs $25 through the Operation
ReLeaf League program. Results
To order trees, atpeople
must first
obtain an order form. Forms can be
picked Buffalo up at Thorpe Lanes Park or downloaded
from the WCCB website,
www.winnebagoccb.com. They can
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Second Team
Jace Engstler, Garner-Hayfield, Jr.,
6’2”. Tyler Rice, Lake Mills, Sr.,
6’0”. Alex Grunhovd, Lake Mills,
Sr., 5’10”. Tyler Flugum, Forest
City, Jr., 6’0”. Troy Kettwick, North
Iowa, So., 5’11”. Blake Gatton,
Newman, Sr., 6’3”. Trevor Molitor,
Osage, Sr., 6’2”. Ryan Swanson,
West Hancock, Sr., 6’0”.
Honorable Mention
Derek Havens, Belmond-Klemme,
Sr., 5’11”. Jacob Patterson, West
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be also be found at a few city
clerk’s offices, as well as the
Winnebago County Recorder’s
Office. If people would like a form
mailed to them, either through the
postal service or by e-mail, they
can contact the WCCB at 641-565-
3390 to request a form. Trees will
be available on a first-come, firstserved
basis, and there will be a
two-tree limit per person.
Everyone who orders a tree will
receive a confirmation card, which
then must be brought to the tree
pick-up at the Winnebago County
Fairgrounds in Thompson on
Wednesday, May 4. The trees will
be distributed there from 4:00-6:00
p.m. that day. For more information
on this year’s Operation ReLeaf
event, people can visit the WCCB
web site or contact the WCCB at
641-565-3390.
Hancock, Jr., 6’4”. Marcus
Christensen, Osage, Sr., 5’9”. Chris
Hall, Newman, Sr., 6’3”. Logan
Hovland, North Iowa, Sr., 6’0”.
Parker Farland, Forest City, Jr.,
5’9”. Tim Brandt, Lake Mills, Sr.,
6’1”. Michael Brown, Garner-
Hayfield, Sr., 6’3”.
Player of the Year
Marcus Gaskill, Lake Mills.
Coach of the Year
Joe Albertson, Garner-Hayfield.
Free Help with
Taxes Friday
There is still time to take advantage
of the free tax preparation
service offered by the Winnebago
County Extension Office.
Brenda Schmitt, ISU Extension
Family Resource Management
Specialist, will be available at the
Winnebago County Extension
Office on Friday, March 18 from
9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. To set up an
appointment, call the Winnebago
County Extension office at 641-
584-2261 or 1-888-408-6606.
DEDICATED PROVIDER
Timely Mission Nursing Home
is dedicated to striving to provide
quality care to its residents. You are
encouraged to be involved with your
care plan and activities. We cater to
your needs, and we understand you
have a lot of living to do.
SERVICES
•Skilled Medicare-Medicaid Certified
24 hours a day.
•Physical, Occupational and
Speech Therapy
•Licensed Nurses and Certified
Nursing Assistants available
24 hours a day.
•Doctors make regular visits.
•Safe, secured building
•Smoke-free facility
•Church services and Bible Study
available
•Personal services
•Laundry services
•Housekeeping services
•Nutritious meals and snacks
•Emergency call system
•Adult and youth volunteers provide
friendship, entertainment & music.
•A variety of activities (social and
recreational) held each week.
OUR FACILITY
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offers a unique living environment.
With our skilled and intermediate levels
of care, we have developed a
health care facility to meet the needs
of the Buffalo Center and surrounding
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OUR STAFF
We are more than trained care
providers. We offer the person-centered
environment to our residents.
At Timely Mission Nursing Home we
are a community and we care for
each other like family. We have a
trained staff to meet the specific
needs of our residents.
Our staff is educated on the aging
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ongoing training and skills
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For more information on
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August 1, 2010
Double Room $121.00 per day,
Deluxe Double Room
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Single Room $147 per day.
Timely Mission Nursing Home
109 Mission Drive
Buffalo Center, Iowa 50424
641-562-2494
Administrator 641-562-2844
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Buffalo Center (Iowa) Tribune — Wednesday, March 16, 2011 — PAGE 5
REVENUE AND DISBURSEMENTS
REVENUES EXPENDITURES
BEGINNING CASH BALANCE: 24,289,828.48
01 - CURRENT TAXES 7,887,960.34 50 - TRANSFERS 519,574.20
02 - DELINQUENT TAXES 50.00 53 - MOTOR VEHICLE PAID TO STATE 1,428,571.09
03 - MOBILE HOME TAXES 3,822.00 55 - MOTOR VEHICLE RETAINED BY CO. 56,481.97
11 - INTEREST - CURRENT TAXES 4,344.00 62 - INTEREST ON STAMPED WARRANTS 24,591.43
12 - INTEREST - DELINQUENT TAXES 16.00 65 - AUDITOR CHECKS ISSUED 18,529,937.30
13 - INTEREST - MOBILE HOMES 42.00 70 - INSTALLMENT COUPONS 3,426.22
18 - DRAINAGE ASSESSMENTS 232,435.27 75 - ORDERS ACH 5,876,269.67
20 - SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS 102,580.95 80 - TAX SALE REDEMPTION PAYMENTS 69,676.81
21 - UTILTIES/GAS & ELETRIC 76,961.00 96 - BANK ACH FEE 150.00
22 - TIF REVENUE 80,629.18 98 - FLEX PMTS ACH 15,004.08
25 - HOMESTEAD CREDIT 184,039.00 EXPENDITURES 26,523,682.77
26 - MILITARY CREDIT 10,370.31 CHANGE IN OUTSTANDING: -468,655.58
27 - FAMILTY FARM CREDIT 0.00 ADJUSTED EXPENDITURES: 26,992,338.35
28 - ELDERLY CREDIT 0.00
29 - AGLAND CREDIT 152,732.05
30 - MISCELLANEOUS RECEIPTS 5,094,048.91 ENDING CASH BALANCE: 11,647,095.34
50 - TRANSFERS 519,574.20
65 - AUDITOR CHECKS ISSUED 0.00
REVENUES 14,349,605.21
TOTAL REVENUE 38,639,433.69 TOTAL EXPENDITURE 38,639,433.69
I, JULIE SWENSON, TREASURER OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, DO HEREBY CERTIFY THE ABOVE REPORT TO BE A TRUE AND
ACCURATE ACCOUNT OF TRANSACTIONS DURING THE PERIOD THEREIN SPECIFIED.
JULIE SWENSON, WINNEBAGO COUNTY TREASURER_________________________
COUNTY TREASURER'S SEMI-ANNUAL SETTLEMENT WITH THE BOARD OF SUPERVISOR'S OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, IOWA
FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2010 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2010.
ASSESTS IN THE HANDS OF JULIE SWENSON, WINNEBAGO COUNTY TREASURER, ON DECEMBER 31, 2010.
CASH IN BANKS $4,568,349.51
CHECK & DRAFTS $50,043.87
INVESTMENTS $7,027,505.56
CASH IN DRAWER $1,146.40
CASH IN VAULT $50.00
TOTAL CASH ON HAND $11,647,095.34
I, KARLA NIEDERKOFLER, AUDITOR OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, DO HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE STATEMENT GIVEN ABOVE
CORRECTLY SHOWS THE CONDITION OF FUNDS IN THE HANDS OF JULIE SWENSON, TREASURER OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY,
AT THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS DECEMBER 31, 2010 AS SHOWN BY THE ACCOUNTS IN THE OFFICE.
KARLA NIEDERKOFLER, WINNEBAGO COUNTY AUDITOR_________________________
WE, THE BOARD OF SUPERVISOR'S OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY, DO HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE FOREGOING STATEMENT GIVEN ABOVE,
CORRECTLY SHOWS THE ASSETS IN THE HANDS OF JULIE SWENSON, TREASURER OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY ON DECEMBER 31,2010.
WARREN WUBBEN, CHAIRMAN ______________________________________________
MIKE STENSRUD _______________________________________________
TERREL DURBY _______________________________________________
TREASURER'S SEMI-ANNUAL PUBLICATION REPORT
WINNEBAGO COUNTY
FROM JULY 1 2010 TO DECEMBER 31, 2010
Fiscal Year: 2011 Accounting Period(s): 1 - 6
BEG.FUND TOTAL TOTAL AMOUN TOTAL ENDING FUND OUTSTANDINOUTSTANDING
BALANCE REVENUES TO BE COUNTY BALANCE CHECKS & STAMPED
JULY 1 2010 COLLECTED ACCOUNTED FDISBURSEMENDECEMBER 31 WARRANTS WARRANTS
0001 GENERAL BASIC 982,607.14 1,194,437.17 2,177,044.31 1,312,946.36 864,097.95 27,915.11 0.00
0002 GENERAL SUPPLEMENTAL 720,113.25 595,935.47 1,316,048.72 339,399.97 976,648.75 33,324.06 0.00
0010 MH-DD SERVICES FUND 636,937.30 625,050.90 1,261,988.20 745,111.80 516,876.40 1,352.15 0.00
0011 RURAL BASIC 287,856.51 791,228.91 1,079,085.42 856,569.49 222,515.93 349.80 0.00
0012 RURAL SUPPLEMENTAL 85,821.51 96,047.04 181,868.55 77,580.47 104,288.08 0.00 0.00
0020 SECONDARY ROAD 1,278,867.56 1,576,293.12 2,855,160.68 1,770,573.45 1,084,587.23 35,813.66 0.00
0023 (REAP) FUNDS SPECIAL RESE 33,935.01 12,972.76 46,907.77 12,220.17 34,687.60 1,481.25 0.00
0024 RECORDERS RECORD MANA 17,167.50 1,069.24 18,236.74 0.00 18,236.74 0.00 0.00
0027 CONSERVATION TRUST FUND 237,659.80 6,617.39 244,277.19 4,470.98 239,806.21 0.00 0.00
0028 RECORDERS ELECTRONIC TR 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
0029 Conservation Special Projects F 0.00 18,535.18 18,535.18 12,585.25 5,949.93 1,700.00 0.00
0030 LOCAL OPTION TAX 0.00 200,246.53 200,246.53 0.00 200,246.53 0.00 0.00
0031 TIF #1 193,954.01 80,629.18 274,583.19 135,767.81 138,815.38 0.00 0.00
0032 SEIZURE FUNDS (SHERIFF DE 5,119.40 0.00 5,119.40 0.00 5,119.40 0.00 0.00
0033 DARE FUNDS (SHERIFF DEPT 4,957.25 1.89 4,959.14 350.00 4,609.14 0.00 0.00
0034 JAIL PHONE ACCT (SHERIFF D 6,725.88 4,492.00 11,217.88 2,066.51 9,151.37 0.00 0.00
0035 BOARD PRISONERS 79,136.39 6,089.89 85,226.28 7,847.26 77,379.02 0.00 0.00
0036 WCSO RESERVE FUND 6,070.70 3,731.23 9,801.93 6,222.13 3,579.80 0.00 0.00
0037 WORK RELEASE 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
0038 FIREARMS PERMITTING PROG 3,630.23 2,169.55 5,799.78 1,750.56 4,049.22 48.00 0.00
0040 MONUMENT TRUST FUND 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
0042 WINNEBAGO CO FAIR ASSN 662.26 18,547.79 19,210.05 18,458.73 751.32 0.00 0.00
0043 PUBLIC HEALTH 354,836.08 431,598.19 786,434.27 482,837.65 303,596.62 3,773.32 0.00
0044 WINN/WORTH BETCO 74,953.65 35,097.85 110,051.50 56,088.01 53,963.49 476.17 0.00
0045 HOUSING COMMISSION 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
0046 LHAP 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
0048 SOLID WASTE PLANNING TRU 0.00 36,739.97 36,739.97 0.00 36,739.97 0.00 0.00
0049 RBEG GRANT REVOLVING LO 82,192.29 77,320.64 159,512.93 20,000.00 139,512.93 0.00 0.00
0051 EMPLOYEE HEALTH & WELLN 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
0052 EMS TRAINING FUND (AMBUL 1,778.31 5,730.00 7,508.31 0.00 7,508.31 0.00 0.00
0053 CO HOME TRUST FUND 55,403.57 202.64 55,606.21 0.00 55,606.21 0.00 0.00
0054 LINDEN URBAN RENEWAL FU 10,914.34 109,377.04 120,291.38 25,658.75 94,632.63 0.00 0.00
0055 CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND 52,803.12 1,330.65 54,133.77 0.00 54,133.77 0.00 0.00
0056 UR 2 Fund 1,725,569.81 0.00 1,725,569.81 376,784.06 1,348,785.75 0.00 0.00
0057 UR2 CAPITAL PROJECTS FUN 16,434,201.52 87,391.92 16,521,593.44 12,388,627.03 4,132,966.41 0.00 0.00
0080 EMERGENCY 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
1500 CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
2000 DEBT SERVICE FUND 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
4010 E911 SURCHARGE FUND 94,449.10 44,665.15 139,114.25 60,941.14 78,173.11 104.66 0.00
4011 E911 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
4050 COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT 45,806.46 76,111.37 121,917.83 67,691.20 54,226.63 3,196.04 0.00
4100 ASSESSOR 77,795.65 66,869.30 144,664.95 63,422.84 81,242.11 1,091.14 0.00
4101 SPECIAL APPRAISERS FUND 74,601.28 82,363.21 156,964.49 80,360.54 76,603.95 967.83 0.00
4102 ASSESSOR FICA 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
4103 ASSESSOR IPERS 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
4140 COUNTY AG EXTENSION 1,630.55 73,519.34 75,149.89 73,773.30 1,376.59 0.00 0.00
4200 SCHOOL DISTRICTS 76,081.35 3,611,911.23 3,687,992.58 3,623,370.21 64,622.37 0.00 0.00
4300 N I A C C 3,377.91 160,824.16 164,202.07 161,186.31 3,015.76 0.00 0.00
4301 IA LAKE COLLEGE 5.23 282.76 287.99 287.99 0.00 0.00 0.00
4400 CORPORATIONS 38,950.03 1,823,270.65 1,862,220.68 1,852,363.05 9,857.63 0.00 0.00
4450 CITY SPECIALS 4,799.44 92,916.95 97,716.39 91,569.59 6,146.80 0.00 0.00
4500 TAX SALE REDEEMPTION 4,527.82 65,187.51 69,715.33 69,676.81 38.52 0.00 0.00
4700 TOWNSHIPS 1,376.56 74,205.52 75,582.08 73,719.22 1,862.86 0.00 0.00
4800 BANGS 101.00 833.33 934.33 0.00 934.33 834.08 0.00
4804 AID TO ELDERLY 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
4805 INDUSTRIAL MAC SUBJ TO SP 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
4806 AGRICULTURAL LAND TAX CR 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
4807 FAMILY FARM CREDIT 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
4808 HOMESTEAD CREDIT 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
4809 MILITARY SERVICE 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
4810 MOBILE HOMES 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
4811 DELINQUENT TAXES 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
4812 REFUGE REVENUE SHARING 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
5010 MOTOR VEHICLE 151,928.00 969,152.00 1,121,080.00 914,396.00 206,684.00 0.00 0.00
5020 USE TAX 100,268.08 551,604.90 651,872.98 567,357.86 84,515.12 0.00 0.00
5030 POSTAGE 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
5040 ANATOMICAL GIFT DONATION 6.00 61.50 67.50 54.50 13.00 0.00 0.00
5050 DRIVERS LICENSE 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
5100 UNAPPORTIONED TAX 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
5300 CO TREASURER AGENCY FU 404.27 3,414.68 3,818.95 3,244.70 574.25 0.00 0.00
8500 WINN CO EMP BENEFIT TRUS 68,895.59 383,585.54 452,481.13 380,095.07 72,386.06 62,783.60 0.00
8501 FLEX BENEFITS EMPLOYEE D 6,133.54 17,506.70 23,640.24 15,004.08 8,636.16 0.00 0.00
9913 Drainage 164,816.23 232,435.27 397,251.50 239,907.50 157,344.00 -154,114.65 433,421.79
COUNTY TOTALS: 24,289,828.48 14,349,605.21 38,639,433.69 26,992,338.35 11,647,095.34 21,096.22 433,421.79
March 1, 2011
The Winnebago County Board of
Supervisors met in session at 9:00 A.M. March
1, 2011, adjourned from February 22, 2011.
Present: Supervisors Durby, Stensrud and
Wubben
On a motion by Durby and seconded by
Stensrud the Supervisors moved to approve
the minutes for the February 22, 2011 Board
Meeting and approve the agenda for the
March 1, 2011 meeting. All voted aye. Motion
carried.
Kindra Windish and Kathy Rollefson dis-
cussed the Summer Swing Concert Series.
Gary Garst discussed Drainage District 7
Lat 2.
There was discussion on the pay of
Township Clerks and Trustees, their pay has
been the same for over 20 years. Stensrud
made a motion to pay Township Trustees
$15.00 per meeting. The motion died due to a
lack of second.
On a motion by Stensrud and seconded by
Durby the Supervisors moved to pay the
Township Trustees $15.00 per meeting and
the Township Clerks $15 per meeting plus
$10.00 per hour to compile reports. All voted
aye. Motion carried.
Doug Reisetter, Assistant to the Engineer
discussed Secondary Road and Drainage
Ditch matters.
The following claims were approved and
ordered to be paid:
Advantus Corp, Supplies . . . . . . . . . .118.75
Verizon Wireless, Telephone . . . . . . . .37.60
Winnebago Co Sheriff, Services . . . . . .17.50
Advanced Door Systems, Supplies . .107.00
Alliant Energy, Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . .218.85
Austin Office Products, Supplies . . . . .61.63
Bomgaars, Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41.47
Calhoun-Burns And Assoc Inc,
Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,354.00
City Of Thompson, Utilities . . . . . . . . . .79.57
Crysteel Truck Equipment,
Parts Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .222.00
Electronic Engineering Company,
Rental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41.60
Hansen Hardware Hank, Supplies . . . .63.02
Hi Yield Products, Supplies . . . . . . .1,105.00
Hotsy Corp, Repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . .438.03
Injectech Diesel Service, Parts . . . . . . .39.44
Iowa Concrete Paving Assoc,
Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .300.00
Johnson, Mark T, Reimbursement . . . .75.00
Lake Mills Graphic Inc, Legal Notice . .36.99
Mid-America Publishing Corp,
Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44.00
Reisetter, Douglas W, Reimbursement .26.70
Shopko Optical Center, Supplies . . . .459.57
Veenstra & Kimm Inc, Services . . . . .110.00
Wagner Tire, Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36.00
Wireless Pros, Supplies . . . . . . . . . . .114.99
Witt, Jim, Reimbursement . . . . . . . . . .137.06
Yocum Oil Co Inc, Supplies . . . . . . .1,724.00
A.H. Hermel Co, Supplies . . . . . . . . . . .93.67
Advanced Systems Inc, Services . . . .182.25
Albert Lea Medical Center, Supplies .366.00
Alliant Energy, Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . .114.01
Austin Office Products, Supplies . . . .165.26
Bartlett, Vicki, Mileage . . . . . . . . . . . . .13.80
Baumann, Cheryl, Mileage . . . . . . . . . .58.74
Belica, Jan, Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62.50
Benson, James, Meeting . . . . . . . . . . .24.00
Bills Family Foods, Supplies . . . . . . . . .24.63
Bison Graphics, Supplies . . . . . . . . . .751.00
Bomgaars, Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . .280.89
Cabela's, Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31.49
Caputo, John, Mileage . . . . . . . . . . . .198.06
Carpenter Uniform, Supplies . . . . . . .149.94
CCMS, Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187.00
Central Lock & Key, Supplies . . . . . . .136.20
Cerro Gordo Co Sheriff, Services . . . . .68.00
Child Care Resource & Referral,
Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,951.00
Chrysler Of Forest City, Services . . .1,274.11
City Of Forest City, Dumpster . . . . . . .380.00
Deyta LLC, Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90.00
DMACC, Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100.00
Doug's Small Engine S & S, Services .44.36
Duve, Melissa, Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . .8.00
Eddy's Glass And Door, Services . . . . .90.00
Ehrich, Cherrice, Mileage . . . . . . . . . . .94.79
Engebretson, Fred, Meeting . . . . . . . . . .8.00
Faith First Preschool, Scholarships . .150.00
Fardal, Deb, Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82.50
Farmers Coop Assn, Fuel . . . . . . . . . .683.73
Fiala Office Products, Supplies . . . .1,499.00
Floyd Co Sheriff, Services . . . . . . . . . .47.00
Forest City Ford, Services . . . . . . . . .959.96
Forestry Suppliers Inc, Supplies . . . . .298.95
Franklin Co Sheriff, Services . . . . . . . .32.00
G & H Motor Parts, Supplies . . . . . . .148.29
Gray, Robyn, Mileage . . . . . . . . . . . . .214.49
Greiman, Stephen, Rent . . . . . . . . . . .200.00
GRP & Associates, Services . . . . . . . . .38.00
Hancock Co Auditor,
Mileage Reimbursement . . . . . .9,615.41
Hancock Co Sheriff, Services . . . . . . . .27.25
Hansen Hardware Hank, Supplies . . . .37.37
Hanson Family Life Ctr, Scholarships .840.00
Haugen, Steve, Beaver Tails . . . . . . . . .75.00
Helm, Steve, Services . . . . . . . . . . . . .118.75
Holiday Inn & Suites,
Hotel For Training . . . . . . . . . . . . .459.20
Hovland, Bruce, Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . .8.00
Humboldt Co Sheriff, Services . . . . . . .17.00
Hy-Vee Inc, Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
Iowa Hospital Assn, Supplies . . . . . . . .25.00
Iowa Law Enforce Academy Camp
Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .440.00
Iowa Prison Industries, Supplies . . . . .550.11
Iowa Public Health Assn, Education . .130.00
ISACA, Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105.00
Jensen, Bobbie J, Mileage . . . . . . . . . .88.11
Johnson Co Sheriff, Services . . . . . . . .20.20
Kaisers Auto Repair, Services . . . . . .129.89
Kester, Karen, Mileage . . . . . . . . . . . . .59.63
Knudtson, Steven C, Meeting . . . . . . . .24.00
Kossuth Co Sheriff, Services . . . . . . . .60.00
Krull, Mark, Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16.00
Lake Mills Comm Preschool,
Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72.00
Lake Mills Graphic Inc, Advertising . . .413.23
Larson Printing Co, Supplies . . . . . . .303.40
Lillie, Richard, Mileage . . . . . . . . . . . .106.36
Lyles Sales & Service, Supplies . . . . .342.00
Mail Services, Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . .344.16
Martie, Kay, Mileage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34.94
Martinson, Louise, Mileage . . . . . . . . .217.38
Mason City Red Power Inc, Supplies . .19.85
McColloch, Suzanne R,
Reimbursement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25.00
Medline Industries Inc, Supplies . . . . . .45.38
Melby, Ruth, Mileage . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85.44
Michigan State Univ, Subscription . . . . .11.00
Mid-America Publishing Corp,
Advertising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22.20
Mireles, Sandra L, Mileage . . . . . . . . .233.63
Nelson, Paul M, Meeting . . . . . . . . . . .16.00
NG-911, Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .603.60
Nicholson, Teresa, Reimbursement . .348.06
Niebur, Ellen, Mileage . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37.38
Niederkofler, Karla, Reimbursement . .166.59
North Central Sales & Service,
Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80.00
North Iowa Media Group, Advertising . .42.96
Office Depot, Office Supplies . . . . . . . .40.14
Olien, Roger, Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8.00
Olsen, Irven, Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16.00
Opportunity Village, Services . . . . . .3,446.30
Ostrander, Jon, Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . .16.00
Pamida Inc, Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27.27
Peterson, Darris, Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . .8.00
Premier Security, Services . . . . . . . . . .33.00
Process Forwarding Int'l, Services . . . .69.00
Qwest, Telephone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24.29
Radar Road Tec, Services . . . . . . . . .280.00
Rice, Allison, Mileage . . . . . . . . . . . . .195.36
Rice, Katie, Reimbursement . . . . . . . . .40.19
Rippentrop, Dolores, Mileage . . . . . . . .77.68
Roberts, Malinda, Mileage . . . . . . . . .371.13
Rollefson, Bob, Mileage . . . . . . . . . . .125.49
Roper, Andrew M, Meeting . . . . . . . . . .24.00
Rygh, Thomas O, Meeting . . . . . . . . . . .8.00
Satre, Cordell, Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8.00
Schnebly's 66, Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56.00
Schoeller, Mark, Mileage . . . . . . . . . .398.74
Schumacher Elevator Company,
Maintenance Contract . . . . . . . . . .181.27
Shaffer, Jayne, Mileage . . . . . . . . . . .101.46
Shield Technology Corp, Supplies . . .500.00
Sirchie, Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106.43
Solomonson, Roger, Meeting . . . . . . . .16.00
Spahn & Rose Lumber Co, Supplies . .80.24
Swenson, Michael, Meeting . . . . . . . . . .8.00
Thorson, James, Meeting . . . . . . . . . . .16.00
Throne, Michael, Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . .8.00
Tjelle, Denise, Mileage . . . . . . . . . . . .309.94
Tweeten, Doug, Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . .24.00
Van Hove, Allan, Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . .8.00
Verizon Wireless, Telephone . . . . . . .723.30
Voortmann-Bruner, Lynnae, Mileage .188.68
Wagner, Carl, Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . .24.00
Webster Co Sheriff, Services . . . . . . . .15.00
Winnebago Co Nursing Services,
Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3,659.68
Winnebago Co Sheriff, Services . . . . . .35.00
WinnTech Central, Services . . . . . . . . .14.50
Worth Co Auditor,
Case Mgmt Reimbursement . . .3,831.80
Wubben, Warren, Mileage . . . . . . . . .551.80
There was a Risk Management and Safety
Committee Meeting at 10:30 A.M.
The session was adjourned until 9:00 A.M.
March 8, 2011.
Warren Wubben, Chairperson
Attest: Karla Niederkofler, Auditor
(Published 03/16/2011 in the
Buffalo Center Tribune)
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Winnebago
County
Board of
Supervisors
Minutes
The Thompson City Council met in regular
session on Monday, March 7, 2011 at 5:30 pm
in the City Clerk's office of City Hall.
Mayor Johnson called the 2011-2012
Budget Public Hearing to order. Roll Call:
Fiebelkorn, Willert, Hughes, Chapman.
Absent: Anderson.
No written or oral objections were
received.
A motion was made by Fiebelkorn, sec-
onded by Willert to adopt RESOLUTION
101105: A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE
ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2012. Motion carried 4-0.
Mayor Johnson called a roll call vote with all
ayes, therefore declaring RESOLUTION
101105 duly adopted.
A motion was made by Willert, seconded
by Hughes to adjourn the public hearing at
5:38 pm. Motion carried 4-0.
Mayor Johnson called the regular session
to order. Roll Call: Fiebelkorn, Willert,
Hughes, Chapman. Absent: Anderson.
A motion was made by Hughes, seconded
by Chapman to approve the agenda. 4-0
A motion was made by Willert, seconded
by Fiebelkorn to approve the claims. 4-0
A motion was made by Hughes, seconded
by Willert to approve the minutes. 4-0
Don Olson was present to discuss City
issues with the Mayor and Council.
All City entities will continue to use two
written signatures per the City Council recom-
mendations.
A motion was made by Chapman, second-
ed by Willert to approve the purchase of an
external USB Drive with EZ-GIG II backup and
recovery software for $98.00. 4-0
An advertisement for the summer employ-
ment of mowing, weedeating, and lifeguards to
be due April 8, 2011 at 4:30 pm will be in the
local newspaper.
Other items of discussion:
Census 2010
Mosquito Control
City Hall-memorabilia
A motion was made by Willert, seconded
by Chapman to adjourn the meeting at 6:21
pm. Motion carried.
Diane Adams, City Clerk
CLAIMS FOR FEBRUARY 2011
IMFOA, renewal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25.00
Hawkins, chemicals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15.00
Ahlers& Cooney Law Firm,
Sewer bond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4204.56
Diane Adams, mileage . . . . . . . . . . . . .76.50
Marshall & Swift, services . . . . . . . . . . .34.77
Iowa One Call, locates . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.70
Mastercard, repairs/maint. . . . . . . . . .300.65
Bomgaars, supplies/chains . . . . . . . . .892.44
Alliant Energy, power . . . . . . . . . . . .2683.81
Jeff Robinson, Jan cleaning . . . . . . . .120.00
WCTA, phone services . . . . . . . . . . . .261.44
Midwest Breathing, maintenance . . . .389.15
Hansen Hardware, supplies . . . . . . . . .18.25
Farm Plan, maintenance . . . . . . . . . . .349.21
LGI, chemicals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34.75
Brown Supply Co, supplies . . . . . . . . . .98.40
HACH, chemicals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .234.39
Murra Hardware, misc. . . . . . . . . . . . . .52.58
Quill, office supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109.61
Library, Feb payment . . . . . . . . . . . . .750.00
Mid-America Publishing, publications . .41.00
NAPA, misc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31.59
IDNR, discharge permit . . . . . . . . . . . .85.00
Legislative Services Agency,
Iowa Code Books . . . . . . . . . . . . .100.00
IRWA, Avesis insurance . . . . . . . . . . . .26.15
Bomgaars, supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17.48
Computer Systems Unlimited, Inc.,
computer/service . . . . . . . . . . . . .1161.00
Dan's Repair, services . . . . . . . . . . . . .90.00
Menard's, supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37.25
Marshall & Swift, supplies . . . . . . . . . . .32.15
Waste Management, garbage/RC . .2767.19
Quill, toners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .238.73
Mastercard, misc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142.02
Hometown Market, fuel/supplies . . . .1491.02
Winnebago Cty-Secondary Roads,
sand/salt mix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152.99
Midwest Fire, maintenance . . . . . . . . .788.72
iWireless, cell phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50.68
Allied Insurance, bonding . . . . . . . . . .100.00
Post Office, UB mailing . . . . . . . . . . . . .83.44
IPERS, Ipers tax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .822.01
Treasurer-State of Iowa, state taxes . .232.00
EFTPS, payroll taxes . . . . . . . . . . . .1494.53
$20,638.16
RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS FOR
FEBRUARY 2011
FUND: Receipts Disbursements
General 6876.11 11072.26
Road Use Tax 5216.79 6293.63
Local Option Tax 3521.99
Water 4476.07 3106.63
Sewer 4552.60 6017.96
$24,643.56 $26,490.48
(Published 03/16/2011 in the
Buffalo Center Tribune)
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THOMPSON CITY COUNCIL
PROCEEDINGS
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF LAKOTA
March 7, 2011
Lakota City Council met in regular session
Monday, March 7, 2011, at 7:00 P.M. at City
Hall.
Meeting was called to order by Mayor
Price with council members Boekelman,
Kahler, Sime and Janssen present, absent
Good. Also attending were six citizens, Gary
Anderson and Clerk Barbara Zwiefel.
Motion was made by Boekelman and sec-
onded by Kahler to approve the agenda. 4
ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent. Carried.
Motion was made by Kahler and seconded
by Janssen to approve the Consent Agenda. 4
ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent. Carried.
Mayor Price opened the Public Hearing for
the proposed FY2011-2012 budget at 7:05
P.M.
The following reports were given: Mayor's
Report-Doug Price, Water Report-Gary
Anderson, KCEDC Report-Loren Ehrich.
The council tabled a decision on cemetery
mowing until the April council meeting.
Motion was made by Janssen and second-
ed by Sime to accept Jean Pickul's resignation
as Deputy Clerk. 4 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent.
Carried.
Since Jean Pickul was still in the proba-
tionary period as Deputy Clerk, motion was
made by Sime and seconded by Janssen to
hire Kristen Cavet, the applicant that was the
Council's second choice at the time Jean was
hired, as Deputy City Clerk. 4 ayes, 0 nays, 1
absent. Carried.
There being no written or oral objections to
the budget, Mayor Price closed the Public
Hearing at 8:00 PM. Motion was made by
Kahler and seconded by Boekelman to adopt
a RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE FY2011-
2012 BUDGET. On roll call vote: AYES:
Kahler, Janssen, Sime, Boekelman. NAYS:
None. ABSENT: Good. Resolution NO.10-11-
03 was passed and approved this 7th day of
March, 2011.
Motion was made by Boekelman and sec-
onded by Janssen to adjourn. Meeting
adjourned 8:04 PM.
Barbara Zwiefel, City Clerk
ATTEST:
Doug Price, Mayor
FEBRUARY RECEIPTS:
$4,820.66 General Fund: 1394.86, Road
Use Tax Fund: 1485.75, L.O.S.T Fund:
1940.05
FEBRUARY EXPENDITURES:
$14,252.06 General Fund: 5994.57, Road
Use Tax Fund: 2362.44, Trust & Agency Fund:
279.04, Water Utility Fund: 3314.51, Sewer
Utility Fund: 2301.50
Alliant Energy; electric service . . . . .1253.47
Anderson Sanitation; garbage fees .1800.00
H&H Parts; supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15.44
Hansen Gas; propane . . . . . . . . . . . . .713.00
Hansen, Mike; mileage . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9.00
Hawkins Water Treatment;
chemicals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .359.10
Hickory Tech; phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62.80
Iowa Public Employees Retirement
System, Ipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .348.10
Iowa State University; survey fee . . .2255.00
K&H Coop; diesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .625.00
Lakota Public Library;
city's contribution . . . . . . . . . . . .1455.00
LGI; tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42.00
Mid America Publishing; publications . .46.50
NuWay Coop; propane . . . . . . . . . . .1971.94
Pete's Plbg & Htg; repairs . . . . . . . . . .160.09
Titonka Savings Bank; payroll taxes . .434.30
Treasurer-State of Iowa; state taxes . . .56.00
February payroll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2645.32
(Published 03/16/2011 in the
Buffalo Center Tribune)
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PROCEEDINGS
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Lakota In “Review”
Mary Mabus, Correspondent ~ lrmab@hickorytech.net
THE THIRD ANNUAL EAGLES ... Single Pool Tournament held on Saturday, March 5 had a total of 80
men and 24 women entered in the tournament. Winners in the mens division were left to right: 1st-Doug
Woodyard, Estherville; 2nd-Joel Price, Buffalo Center; 3rd-Dan Schaefer, Mapleton, MN; 4th-Dave
Osmundson, Rake; and 5th/6th-Mike Koppen, Lakota. Not pictured is 5th/6th place finisher Mickey
Reinking, Algona.
WINNERS IN THE LADIES DIVISION ... of the Third Annual Eagles Pool Tournament held on Saturday,
March 5, were left to right: 1st-Joan Fitzgerald, Lone Rock; 2nd-Stephanie Neilson, Algona; 3rd-Janine
Tyler, Algona; 5th/6th-Katie Price, Algona; and 5th/6th-Sheila Koppen, Lakota. Jody Sanders of Amboy,
MN placed 4th but was absent from the picture.
Lakota Pancake
Day is Saturday
The Annual Pancake Day, sponsored
by the Lakota Community
Club, will be held in Lakota this
Saturday, March 19. The free-will
donation meal will start at 11:00
a.m. and continue to 1:00 p.m. in
the Lakota Fire Station. The menu
is pancakes, sausage, and beverage.
Proceeds go into a scholarship fund
for Lakota graduates. An advertisement
may be found elsewhere in
this issue of the Tribune.
Lakota Museum
Closed Until Spring
The Lakota Museum will be
completely closed during the
months of January, February, and
March. Help will be needed after
these months to clean the museum.
Watch for further details on the
opening in Spring.
Hours at Library
Lakota Public Library hours are
Tuesday and Thursday, 1:00 to 5:00
p.m. and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. On
Wednesdays, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Get out of the house,
think Spring and shop in one stop!
Titonka Spring Craft and Vendor Show
Saturday, April 2
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Titonka School at 543 Dieckman St NE,
Titonka, IA
Over 25 vendors and crafters!
Bake Sale, by the Playground Committee.
Dinners for sale by Community Club
Handicap accessible
KBEW AM
plays your favorite oldies and keeps you
informed of the latest
news, weather, sports and markets.
KBEW FM
is your place for today’s country and yesterday’s
favorites 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Join us as we cover area sports!
and Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00
noon. Library Director is Sue
Kearney.
Try Tribune Want Ads!!
Annual Pancake Day
in Lakota Fire Station
Saturday, March 19
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Pancakes, Sausage, Beverage
Proceeds to Lakota Graduate Scholarship Fund
SPONSORED BY LAKOTA COMMUNITY CLUB
PROFESSIONAL
DIRECTORY
WINTER
Funeral Home
& Cremation Service
562-2858 or
1-877-562-2858 toll free
winterfuneral@wctatel.net
Silber's
Photography
TRAVIS SILBER
641-330-8315
DR. STEVEN H. JOHNSON
DENTIST
11 2nd Ave. NW Buffalo Center
641-562-2969
• Petroleum
• Motor Oil
• LP Gas • Paint
K & H CO-OPERATIVE OIL CO.
Box 188
Wesley, IA 50483
515-679-4212
Toll Free 1-800-244-6101
Dentist
Randall L. Winter, DDS
Kyle P. Winter, DDS
Phone 562-2297
800-763-4935
101 4th Street NW ~ Buffalo Center
Buffalo Center (Iowa) Tribune — Wednesday, March 16, 2011 — PAGE 6
Obituaries
ed in pursuing a college degree in
social service or people-serving
professions and have exemplified
personal characteristics of caring,
honesty, respect and responsibility.
Application forms are available
at the Forest City Y and area high
school guidance offices. For additional
information, please contact
Bruce Mielke, executive director, at
641-585-5220 or bmielke@forestcityymca.org,
or visit www.forestcityymca.org
Death Notice
Leonora M. “Tudy” Grunhovd,
85, of Lake Mills, IA, died Friday,
March 11, 2011 at the Albert Lea
Medical Center in Albert Lea, MN.
Funeral service will be 1:30
p.m., Thursday, March 17, at
Bethany Lutheran Church in
Thompson, IA, with Pastor Mark
Decker officiating.
Visitation will be 4-7:00 p.m.
Wednesday at Mittelstadt Funeral
Home, 902 East Main Street, Lake
Mills, IA 50450, and again one
hour prior to the service at the
church.
She will be cremated after the
funeral service and inurnment will
take place at Bethel Lutheran
Cemetery in Vinje, IA at a later
date.
You can contact the family with
online condolences at: www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com
Larry D. Nerdig, 72
Larry D. Nerdig, 72, of Forest
City died Sunday, March 6, 2011 at
the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient
Unit in Mason City.
Funeral services were held
Wednesday, March 9, 2011 at the
United Methodist Church in Forest
City with Pastor Jerald Swanberg
officiating. Burial was at Oakland
Cemetery in Forest City.
Larry Nerdig was born on March
19, 1938 to August and Fern Nerdig
on a farm near Buffalo Center. He
attended school at Rake High School.
Larry was united in marriage to
Sharon Adams on May 8, 1959.
Larry worked at Winnebago
Industries as a supervisor in shipout.
He retired in 2000 after 32 years of
dedicated service. He was a sergeant
of the Forest City Police Reserves for
10 years. Larry was ranked in the top
five of the North Iowa modified stock car race circuit, driving car #44 in
the early 1960's.
Larry was very proud of his children and grandchildren. They were his
favorite topic of conversation. He was an avid gardener and golfer and took
great pleasure in growing cucumbers and tomatoes in his garden. Golfing
with his friends and visiting his children and grandchildren were among his
favorite activities.
Larry is survived by his wife, Sharon, of 52 years; his two children:
Cristi Olson and husband, David, of Hummelstown, PA, and Michael
Nerdig and wife Amy of Shelbyville, KY; three grandchildren: Michael
Olson, Matthew Nerdig and Sarah Nerdig. Two brothers: Dale Nerdig and
his wife, Elaine, of Forest City and Harvey Nerdig and his wife, Rosie of
Buffalo Center, and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Richard, and a sister,
Katherine.
Petersen Lund Funeral Home in Forest City was in charge of arrangements.
Forest City Y
Offers $1,000
Scholarships
The Forest City Y is accepting
college scholarship applications
from high school graduating seniors
who plan to pursue a career in
a social service profession. Two
$1,000 scholarships will be awarded
to aid in the cost of college
tuition. Applications should be submitted
to the Forest City Y by
Thursday, March 31.
The Y administers a scholarship
fund that was established through a
generous contribution from the
estate of Merrill G. Oleson. Oleson
devoted his professional career of
36 years to the ideals of the YMCA.
Two $1,000 scholarships will be
awarded to deserving high school
graduating seniors who are interest-
Heetland Taxidermy
Bruce Heetland
3804 185th Avenue
Lakota, IA 50451
515-886-2243
"For all your big trophies"
FOR ALL YOUR LUMBER NEEDS
151 Jackson St. N
PO Box 73
Thompson, IA 50478
641-584-2555
641-584-2666 fax
docslumber@wctatel.net
Bank Agency
Insurance
LIFE-HEALTH-HOME and AUTO
641-562-2275 Buffalo Center
Bruce Venteicher, Agent
Optometrists
Dr. Brent D. Johnson
Dr. Roger Hanson
BLUE EARTH VALLEY EYE CLINIC
435 South Grove Street, Suite 2
Blue Earth, MN
Phone 507-526-2222
Susan Post
Certified Public Accountant
235 Elevator Ave E
PO Box 277
Titonka, IA 50480-0277
515-928-2138
YOU BRING IT
WE’LL BUY IT!
RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL
& FARM WIRING
Martinson Electric
Tim Martinson, Owner
641-562-2806
Free Estimates Buffalo Center
HASSEBROEK REFRIGERATION
• Commercial Refrigeration & Equip.
• GE and Hotpoint Appliances
• Heating • Cooling • Heat Pumps
• Water Conditioning • Water Heaters
Buffalo Center
PHONE 641-562-2592
215 North Main
Buffalo Center
641-562-2370
Kuchenbecker Excavating
CALL US FOR
•Land
Clearing
•Basements
•Ditch
Cleaning •Large
Tile Repair
•Pits
•Dirt
or Rock Hauling
LASER EQUIPPED EQUIPMENT
Kenneth Kuchenbecker
507-569-3359 Rake, Iowa
B. C. Repair
•Lawn
and Garden
•Tractors,
all makes and models
•Combines
and Skidloaders
•Overhauls,
Hydraulic, Electrical Repairs
WE MAKE SERVICE CALLS
LARRY A. GRAY
Hiway 9 West 641-562-2580 or 562-2107
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Fnbjm!Beesftt;
bctrib@wctatel.net
J & J Recycling
2341 Hwy 169, Elmore, MN
ROLL OFF SERVICE AVAILABLE!
10, 20 and 30 yard boxes
Aaron Gerber
712-229-1712
Winter Hours:
Mon.-Fri.
8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Closed over
lunch from
12 p.m.-1 p.m.
Buying across the scale by the ton ... iron, cars, trucks, tin, wire,
machinery, farm equipment and any other metals you may have on
the farm or around the shop. Also buying aluminum cans, copper,
brass, batteries, cast iron, radiators, stainless steel, wire, etc.
Phone 507-943-3653
Thompson, IA
50478
BIG OR SMALL - WE POUR IT ALL!
Decorative Patios - Basements - Garages
Driveways - Granite Crete Countertops
Optometrists
Drs. Klepper & Trainer
Eyes Examined
Glasses Fitted — Contact Lenses
115 East Call Algona, Iowa
295-2196
1-800-330-5198
B. C. Veterinary Clinic
John Stock, DVM
Buffalo Center and Titonka
Phone 562-2262
If no answer call 928-2642
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
Erpelding, Voigt
& Co.
562-2521 or
Algona, Phone 295-7275
TIGGES CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC
Family Practice & Sports Injury
DR. MERLE TIGGES Bancroft, IA
FOR APPOINTMENT 515-885-2582
•Insurance
Accepted •Specific
Spinal Care
•Hands-on
Adjusting •Problem
Cases
Feel the Difference!

Buffalo Center (Iowa) Tribune — Wednesday, March 16, 2011 — PAGE 7
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USED VEHICLE FOR SALE —
1962 Ford Thunderbird, 1972
DeTomaso Pantera. Call Brad at
641-425-2512. (14)MAP2ty
ARE YOU LIVING ALONE? Be
safe with a Medical Alert Dialer. No
monthly charge, FREE installation.
Call or stop in at RunTime Data,
641-562-2001. (24)28-tf
NEW OR USED appliances.
Call or stop. Hassebroek
Refrigeration, 562-2592. (10)3-tf
FOR SALE — Pallet forks,
snowbuckets, rockbuckets and
other various skidloader attachments,
515-538-0069. (12)47-tf
Wanted
WANTED — Part time farm
work, both spring and fall. Call Bob
Van Hove at 515-928-2079. (15)2-tx
WILL DO Housecleaning,
office and church cleaning. Call
Cindy at 641-562-2002. (11)1-2ty
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Call Lloy
888-460-8713
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515-928-2427. (8)7-tf
WEDNESDAY NIGHT VALUE
MEAL — Double Cheeseburger,
Fries and Beverage. — Drivers
Choice. (11)22-tf
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accuracy of any advertisement, nor the quality of the goods
or services advertised. Readers are cautioned to thoroughly
investigate all claims made in any advertisements, and to
use good judgment and reasonable care, particularly when
dealing with persons unknown to you who ask for money
in advance of delivery of the goods or services advertised.
FARMLAND FOR SALE
80 acres m/l Sec. 29, Linden Twp, Winnebago County
+ - 8.4 acres w/ith 1,000 head swine finishing building
(Buffalo Center)
50 acres m/l WRP, Buffalo Twp., Winnebago County
HOMES FOR SALE
Buffalo Center
� 310 1st St NW - 2 Bedroom
� 509 S Main - 2 Bedroom Ranch
� 409 2nd St NW Price Reduced
� 305 1st Ave NW - Bare Lot
� 110 2nd St NW
4 bedroom recently remodeled
� 201 3rd St NW
www.centralstatesrealestate.com
for information and pictures
125 N Main St. Buffalo Center, IA
641-562-2353 or toll free 888-740-4255
Steve Hassebroek
Don Haisman
Bob Hassebroek
John Cowin, Broker
An Appreciation
Thank you for all the cards and
greetings for my 100th birthday celebration.
- Mildred Ostrander. 2-ty
WANTED:
Person to drive bus for the
Lakota
Summer Rec Program.
Must be a qualified bus
driver. Send letter of
interest to the Lakota City
Council at PO Box 194,
Lakota, IA 50451 before
April 1st.
For more information
contact Mayor Doug Price
at 515-538-0284.
Lakota
(EOE)
� 405 Graham St - $44,500
Ledyard
� 4707 160th Ave (Acreage)
Bancroft
� 210 N Summit
$68,500
$49,500
CENTRAL
STATES
AGENCY, LLC
For Rent
1 or 2 BR apt in Forest
City, rental assistance
available, all utilities
paid, no pets. This institution
is an equal opportunity
provider and
employer, call (641)590-
1849.
WANTED:
Persons to coach the boys
and girls Lakota Summer
Rec Ball Programs.
Letters of interest may be
sent to the Lakota City
Council - PO Box 194,
Lakota, IA 50451 before
April 1st.
For more information
contact Mayor Doug Price
at 515-538-0284
(EOE)
Softener Salt,
Birdseed, Safe-Walk
For Sale at
Buffalo Seed Center, Inc.
641-562-2126
THINK SPRING!!
Looking for
Lawns to mow and
Gardens to till.
Call Paul and Janet Jutting at
641-562-2700
TRY TRIBUNE
CLASSIFIEDS!
Now Taking Applications!
Rembrandt Enterprises, a premier egg
laying/breaking company, is looking for
responsible energetic workers. Flexible work schedule.
Benefits include: Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life
Insurance, Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays.
Starting wages $9 to $12 per hour. Apply at 13780 450th St,
Thompson, IA. Ph 641-584-2050 or through Iowa Works.
EOE.
WINNEBAGO COUNTY RECORDER
PART TIME POSITION AVAILABLE
Recording/Registrar Clerk position working in County
Government. Preference will be given to the candidate who is able
to multi-task and has an eye for detail. Must have knowledge of
Microsoft office and must enjoy working with the public. A valid
Driver's license is required. Deadline for application process is
March 18, 2011. Please send resume and letter of application to:
Winnebago County Recorder, 126 S. Clark St., Suite 1, Forest
City IA 50436 or email to winnrec@wctatel.net . Winnebago
County is an equal opportunity employer. Individuals with disabilities
desiring accommodations in the application process
should notify the Recorder's office by the date of the application
deadline.
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Library Hours
NEW OPEN HOURS
Monday, Wednesday and
Friday -- 2:00-5:30 p.m.
Tuesday 9:30-11:30 a.m.;
2:00-5:30 p.m.
Thursday -- 2:00-7:00 p.m.
Saturday -- 9:30-11:30 a.m.
641-562-2424
MARCH 2011
21 — McGuire all day
22 — Carlson a.m.; McGuire p.m.
23 — McGuire all day
24 — Keller a.m.; CLOSED p.m.
25 — McGuire all day
To make an appointment for a specialty,
call the Mason City Clinic at
1-800-622-1411.
In a medical emergency after hours,
call the Mercy Family Clinic in Forest
City at (641) 585-2904 until 5:00 p.m.
Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency
room. For other medical
advice, please call the Mercy Family
Health Line at 1-800-433-3883.
Driver’s License Examiners
FOREST CITY
Treasurer’s Office, County Courthouse
Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
No written test after 3:30 p.m.
Drive test by appointment
HUMBOLDT
Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
ALGONA
Monday - Friday, 8:15 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.
GARNER
Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
For more information go to:
www.dot.state.ia.us/mvd/ods/dlsites.htm
PUBLIC NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE ACTION ON PROPERTY SECURED
BY A DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAX LIEN CERTIFICATE
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in
conditions of the following described delinquent property tax lien:
DATE OF DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAX LIEN CERTIFICATE
SALE: June 16, 2008
REDEMPTION PERIOD FOR DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAX LIEN
CERTIFICATE: One year and nine months, under Section 447.9 of the
Code of Iowa
EXPIRATION DATE FOR REDEMPTION PERIOD: March 16, 2010
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROPERTY OWNERS WHO ARE IN
DEFAULT: Too-Nickels Lc, 18660a 345th Street, Forest City, Iowa 50436
NAME AND ADDRESS OF DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAX LIEN
CERTIFICATE PURCHASER: Gary L. Roemhildt, 220 West Chestnut
Street, Saint Peter, Minnesota 56082-1906
DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAX LIEN CERTIFICATE NUMBER:
080018
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: A tract of land described as
commencing at a point 377.10 feet North and 16.50 feet East of the
Southwest Corner of the Southeast Quarter (SE ¼) of Section Seventeen
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THE DESTINATION DC ... organization, consisting of members of
the 8th grade class at North Iowa Middle School, teamed up with
WCTA earlier this year to deliver the 2011 telephone directories. It is
one of the many ways the students have been raising money for
their trip to the nation’s capital, scheduled for March 27 through April
2. From left are Trevor Aukes, NIMS Principal Mike Embrock, and
Trace Locke.
8th Graders Help Deliver Directories
Students from three local
schools recently partnered with
Winnebago Cooperative Telecom
Association (WCTA) to deliver
directories in 11 area communities.
Each year, WCTA distributes
approximately 15,000 directories to
members. In the past, those deliveries
were made by mail, but a few
years ago, the idea came about to
partner with a local organization. It
started with just one organization in
Lake Mills, and has grown to
include the Lake Mills Community
School District., the Forest City
Community School District and the
North Iowa Community School
District.
Heartland Power Cooperative's
13th Annual Meeting
Tuesday, March 29
at the Lake Mills Community High School
Lake Mills, Iowa “Stone Soup”
from Northwood, Iowa
4:30-6:30 p.m. -- Dinner Meal will be served
4:30-6:30 p.m. -- Registration
5:30-6:15 p.m. -- Entertainment - “Stone Soup” a bluegrass gospel band
6:30 p.m. -- Meeting Called to Order, President Richard Rosenberg
Call for Ballots
Invocation: Pastor David Jordon of Lake Mills
Call of Roll, Reading of Notice of Meeting and
Proof thereof:
Secretary Larry Tjaden
Approval of Annual Report Minutes:
President Richard Rosenberg
Welcome to Guests:
President Richard Rosenberg
President’s Comments:
President Richard Rosenerg
Youth Tour Participant Report:
Kyle Pals
CEO/General Manager’s and Financial Reports:
Jon Leerar
Organizations from each of three
districts delivered about 6,500
directories in 11 different communities.
The organizations use the
program as a fundraiser.
“We are glad we could partner
with these schools on a project that
benefits all of us,” stated WCTA
General Manager Terry Wegener.
“It really is a win-win situation.”
Winnebago Cooperative
Telecom Association is a memberowned
cooperative providing a full
range of quality, reliable telecommunication
services and products to
communities in north central Iowa
and south central Minnesota.
A Touchstone Energy Cooperative
Walk the Labyrinth with United Methodist
The Joel Council of United
Methodist Church of Buffalo
Center and Thompson invites members
of area churches to experience
walking in a labyrinth during a special
event March 19-24.
An indoor labyrinth measuring
36’ x 36’ will be set up in the
Thompson school building, located
at 108 4th Ave. West in Thompson.
A formal class will be held on
Saturday, Marcy 19 at 10:00 a.m.
about the history of the labyrinth
and how it is used in communal
worship. The class is estimated to
last two hours, and refreshments
will be served.
“I envision that this will be a
good experience for study groups,
youth groups or others interested in
meditation as a spiritual practice,”
said Pastor Shannon Pascual.
The labyrinth will be open addi-
CONGREGATE MEALS
Monday, March 21:
Hearty vegetable beef soup,
corn bread, cottage cheese, mixed
fruit
Tuesday, March 22:
Hot turkey sandwich, (w/potatoes/gravy,
green beans, pumpkin
custard, tomato juice
Wednesday, March 23:
Pot roast with potatoes, carrots
and onions with milk gravy, apple
crisp with ice cream
Thursday, March 24:
Lemon-herbed chicken, scalloped
corn, tomatoes florentine,
fruit ambrosia
Friday, March 25:
Crunchy baked fish, parsleyed
potatoes, creamed peas, pineapple
upside down cake, tomato juice
Reservations for a meal need to
be made by 6:00 p.m. the night
before. Call Bea Smoley at 562-
2531 or Gen Dearing at 562-2439
for reservations. Please leave a
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Thursday, March 17:
Gruis Ladies Golf Assn. Kick-
Off, 5:30 p.m. social, 6:30 p.m.
meeting, 7:00 meal
Friday, March 18-19:
Annual Pork Loin Supper,
United Methodist Church, 5:00-
7:00 p.m.
High School Musical, Back to
the 80’s, 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 19:
Annual Pancake Day, Lakota
Fire Station, 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Nominating Committee and Election of Directors
Report by:
Dennis Puckett, Attorney of Sullivan & Ward,
Des Moines, Ia.
Unfinished Business
Closing Comments: President Richard Rosenberg
Adjournment
Drawing
*Must be present to win one of twenty $50 electric
bill credits
There will be a drawing following the meeting to
win one of twenty $50 electric bill credits.
Members must be present to win.
tional hours for those unable to
attend the class. Hours are: Mar. 19,
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and 1:00-
5:00 p.m.; Mar. 20 1:00-5:00 p.m.;
Mar. 21 5:00-8:00 p.m.; Mar. 22
1:00-5:00 p.m.; Mar. 23 5:00-8:00
p.m.; and Mar. 24 1:00-5:00 p.m.
Groups larger than five people
are asked to notify Pastor Shannon
a day ahead of time at 641-512-
6021 or at shannonpascual@
gmail.com
The churches also have a safe
sanctuary policy in place, which
means that for all children under the
age of fourteen, those attending will
need to provide one chaperone for
every six children.
Individuals walking the
labyrinth must wear clean socks or
shoe covers. Only 3-4 individuals
may be allowed on the labyrinth at
one time.
High School Musical, Back to
the 80’s, 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, March 20:
Buffalo Center Historical
Society meeting, BC Library, 4:00
p.m.
Tuesday, March 22:
FFA Banquet, Branding Iron
Thursday, March 24:
6-8th Grade Band and Vocal
Concert, 7:00 p.m.
Destination DC-7th Grade
Parents meeting, 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 26:
Spring Bazaar, Bethany
Lutheran, Thompson 8:30-10:30
a.m.
Sunday, March 27:
Fireman’s Pancake Breakfast,
Thompson Fire Hall, 11:00a.m.-
1:00 p.m.
Buffalo Center (Iowa) Tribune — Wednesday, March 16, 2011 — PAGE 8
FRIENDS OFFERED THEIR SUPPORT ... for Rodney Olson, formerly
of Thompson, with a fundraiser to help offset his medical
expenses in Garner on Saturday, March 5. Rodney is pictured along
with his wife, Karen.
Olson Fundraiser a Success in Garner
The Rodney Olson Fundraiser
held on Saturday, March 5 was a
success, according to event organizers
from Mat's Bar & Grill in
Garner. Many friends and relatives,
and former Thompson classmates
attended the event.
The Fundraiser was held to help
with Rodney's expenses for his
medical condition, which requires
him to utilize a wheelchair and
walker to mobilize. The event
raised nearly $8,000 with a raffle,
silent & live auction, bake sale, and
freewill offering baked ham dinner.
Donations have continued to come
due to the generosity of many people.
Many area businesses contributed
items for the auction, and
the event planners were very
pleased with the number of people
attending the event who contributed
their efforts (and money) for the
Olsons.
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We’re Stepping Up...
for the Thompson Fire Department!
Pictured above, from left: Adam Lackore, TSB Bank employee, Don Mathahs and Steve Olsen, Thompson Fire
Department members, and Julie Olson, TSB Bank employee. TSB Bank is “Stepping Up” to help our Thompson Fire
Department. Come, have breakfast and help show your support to the local fire fighters in our community!
Annual Firemen’s Breakfast
Sunday, March 27
at the Fire Hall ~ 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Free Will Offering
Come join us in showing our support to our
local Thompson Fire Department!