Buffalo Center Tribune (Newspaper) - February 7, 2002, Buffalo Center, Iowa W Center Trib WE REMEMBER Entered as Periodicals In the at Buffalo Iowa 50424 USPS 069400 i Home of first consolidated school west of the Mississippi River 1896 VOLUME ONE HUNDRED TEN NUMBER 47 12 PAGES FEBRUARY 2002 THE SNOW JANUARY 31 did not impede the work at the school addition where the Holland crew was setting in place the steel ratters and girders while others were up top welding the joints and as evidence in this Tribune A close scrutiny of the photo shows the snowflakes which were falling while the welders were changing position via a short walk on the steel The beam walker was not The Strengthening Plans Announced to Establish Avenue of Cemetery April Is Set As Deadline ior Adding Names To Monument The Veterans Commission has over 450 names as of February 1 to go on the The deadline for submission of a name to be etched on the monument tablets is April Any name received after April 1 will not be on the monument for dedication on May We will continue to collect names and donations and will update the tablets before Veterans Day November The main monument back is totally full so all new names and many that arrived in January will be on the additional said Veterans Commissioner Jack Lastly rumor has it some think they will wait until the monument is fully paid for then names will be etched on for free it wont happen After we get sufficient funds to pay totally for the monument all other money will go into a monument maintenance account for future Caputo If you have any questions call Jack Caputo at 5851252 or Don Aamodt at Plans Shower of Gifts for Veterans American Legion Auxiliary Unit of Buffalo Center is again sponsoring the Shower of Gifts for the veterans hi the VA Home hi Marshalltown during the month of Donations may be left at Peterson Hardware according to Gert unit If you have any you may call her at Listed are some of the items needed items should be after combs and denture tablets and adhesive emery hand magnifying mirror small on a mouthwash nail clippers writing playing cards popcorn peanut microwave postage white VCR tapes blank and western paperback word find and crossword puzzle books small version about Vi Cash donations are always welcome to purchase needed items in Democrats Caucus 11 at Forest City School All precincts for the Winnebago County Democratic caucuses will meet February 11 at in the Cafeteria of the Forest City High located at 206 West School Plan to Band Concert at February 26 The High School Band has a concert coming up on February 26 at hi the High School This is the annual Fundraiser Admission is for adults and for All money goes into the uniform Again this area adults will be performing along with the students during the second half of the Adults still interested hi performing can contact Jeff Cook for more This is the third year area adults have dusted off their instruments and joined the high school students for the This concert has been very well ip the and we are looking forward to another evening of fun and good said instrumental music instructor Jeff Clearance Sale At Wilson Stores A Clearance Sale is in progress at the clothing stores of Wilsons for Women and Wilsons Mens Store hi Buffalo There are huge discounts off the already low everyday prices of mens and womens Read the hi this issue of the Tribune stating some of the special offerings at both There are many more items that are not listed also now on Saturday Services for John Buns at Woden Funeral services for John Buns will be held at February 9 at the Johns Lutheran Church in Arlen Lloyd will Visitation will be from to on Friday at Cataldo Funeral Home in Woden and will continue one hour prior to services at the John passed away February 2002 at the Westview Care Center hi Cataldo Funeral Home is in charge of Plan Kindergarten al March 19 The North Iowa Community School District has announced Kindergarten Roundup will be held March To meet the needs of the district has set two separate tunes for Parents may either request the session or the In both sessions parents are encouraged to bring their child with them to Roundup will be for all students going into Kindergarten or next The theme for Roundup this year Parents will hear presentations by the Kindergarten and early childhood consultants dealing with school readiness the school the districts guidance and the elementary The incoming Kindergartners will get a chance to meet each meet the and explore the Kindergarten Parents with a child currently enrolled in the program or the or Head Start program at the North Iowa Early Childhood will receive a registration form in the near If your child is not hi any of those district officials encourage you to call 5622525 to register and a form will be mailed to if you know of someone new to the district who may not see this who will have a child hi Kindergarten or next please ask them to call the First Responders Class Scheduled Here In March There will be a First Responders Class given by hi Buffalo Center beginning hi The class will consist of 16 A minimum of 12 candidates need to be signed up to hold the Interested people should contact VAC Marsha Peterson at 5622797 during the day or 5622901 Interested candidates may also contact VAC Troy Armstrong at 5622293 or VAC Nancy Jensvold at Buffalo Center Tribune Email Address Series ot Begins 26 The Strengthening Families program is targeted for parents or caregivers and youth who are 10 to 14 years The program is designed to help parents build on their strengths in showing love and setting The program helps youth develop skills hi handling peer pressure and building a positive future and it helps families grow The sessions are designed to be fund with a great deal of discussion and The first hour parents and youth meet separately with a facilitator and during the second hour they meet together as a will discuss what youth 1014 years are like making rules and consequences how to solve problems with youth and ways to show love and Youth will learn to handle frustration resist peer pressure appreciate and getting along with Families will have fun hi activities and games discuss what makes their family strong and solve problems The sessions will be held on Tuesday nights begin February 26 and continue through April 9 at the North Iowa Middle School in The evening will begin at with a free meal and conclude at Child Care Space is limited so in Thompson by February 14 to The program is free of charge due to sponsorship by Safe Drug Free community dollars and Iowa State University Memorial Day 2002 will take on added significance with an emphasized patriotic flavor and fervor this year as a committee has been organized and is operational with the thrust to provide an Avenue of Flags at the cemetery north of Buffalo It is hoped the proposed Avenue of Flags will lend added significance and impetus as a complement to the annual Memorial Day observance at the Conflux of Crosses featured in Graceland Memorial Day 2002 is the anticipated target date for the first display of The Avenue of Casket flags or nylon flags will be affixed to the poles and flown in memory of a loved one who served in the As of this twentyfive poles have been The which are 15 feet above ground and 18 inches are specifically designed for an Avenue of These flags will be put up for Memorial Day each A display case is planned in which to place name plaques bearing the names of the veterans hi whose memory or honor each individual flag is donated by the Completion of this project is planned for Memorial Day 2002 with a dedication of the Avenue of Flags to follow the Memorial Day service at the Donations of poles or money are needed to complete this Donations can be given to Committee members Marsha Peter Barb Alvin Denny any VFW or American Legion dropped off at Peterson or they can be mailed to Avenue of Flags Box 407 Buffalo Iowa 50424 Salute To Area Veterans As a salute to our Buffalo Center area there is going to be a special military section in the Buffalo Center Tribune close to Memorial Please fill out this and if submit a military to be of the veteran to Peterson Hardware PO Box 407 Buffalo IA 50424 Name SWEETHEART DANCE PLANNED The FFA and are sponsoring their annual Valentines Dance Saturday February The dance will be held in the south gymnasium at North Iowa High School with doors opening at and closing at At the coronation of this years Valentine King and Sweetheart will take AJI and the public are invited to attend the crowning The D for the dance is Music On A popular feature that will be repeated this year is the Lip Sync The best group will receive prizes for their The dance will conclude at This years Sweetheart candidates are shown in this Tribune photo seated from the left Megan JoAnna Megan Jolene Paulson and They will be escorted for the coronation by Valentine King candidates standing behind left to right Garrett Zach Alex Woodburn and Brent Gerzema Last years royalty is expected to be on hand for the coronation Sweetheart Jessa Sachs and Valentine King Nick Chapter for the two North Iowa High School organizations are Dean Gerzema and Linda t Its Coffee and Soup Time In Rake February 9 It will be a busy day hi Rake on February 9 Its Coffee Tune hi the morning and in the evening will be a Soup The activities start with a Coffee Party beginning at at the City Hall hi Then at there will be a Bake Stop for coffee and then buy some goodies for your weekend These two activities are being sponsored by of Zion Lutheran SOUP SUPPER Saturday February 9 will be the Soup Supper sponsored by the Rake This will also be held at the City Hall in Serving is from to for your freewill The menu includes oyster stew and Read the advertisements hi this issue of the Tribune regarding these Saturday activities hi Next Generation Technologies Sets Computer Series Next Generation of Buffalo Center will be offering the following series of computer on the dates specified Basics of Computers February 11 and Basics of Computers February 25 and Basics of the Internet 1 4 and Basics of the Internet 2 April 15 and These classes are scheduled from to at 205 North Buffalo Please call email Jeannine Tweed at 5842424 or if interested hi one or more of these classes as Please see hi this paper for class Breakfast February 19 The annual Arizona Winnebago Hancock Breakfast has been announced by Stan chair The gathering will be held February 2002 at located hi Superstition Mall at Arizona from to come early and enjoy good food and visiting with your Jot this date on your calendar and plan to Rank Dates Where Please submit no later than March 2002 City Looking For Plans People To Serve On Fancy Pie Raffle Commission The City of Buffalo Center is looking for individuals who would like to serve on the Planning and Zoning If you are interested hi a position on this contact Deb City at City Hall by February The phone number at City Hall is An advertisement is included hi this issue of the The After Prom Committee is conducting a Fancy Pie Raffle at the North Iowa vs LakeMills basketball game on February The drawing will be held during halftime of the boys game hi the gym Tickets are available at per ticket or for six Read the advertisement in this issue of the Support After Prom and buy your tickets now March 300 Game DOUG AUKES ROLLED A PERFECT 300 GAME in American Bowling Congress sanctioned play during Twin City League competition January 31 at Buffalo Doug is shown at right in the photo above after being congratulated by Mike Buffalo Center Bowline Association The 12 strikes in a row were rolled or lanes 5 and 6 and was Dougs first sanctioned Aukes had games of 229 and 300 for a 729 The American Bowling Congress of Wisconsin will award Aukes with a 300 chevron and a choice of a special 300 plaque or Doug Buffalo Lanes opened for business September and up until February no bowler had reached the during sanctioned competition in less than five years there have been six Buffalo Center bowlers who have accomplished this Alan Steve Gary Peterson at Osage Eric Bob Klaassen and Doug Aukes as they say at Buffalo Lanes Let the Good Times Roll
