Buffalo Center Class of 1968 Reunion Highlights
The Buffalo Center Class of 1968 reunion was held Saturday July 27 at Heritage Town Center. Awards celebrated long friendships with Lauren Skilbred traveling far and Larry Blomster traveling the least. Judy Blackburn McQuown Sandi Silber Friest won multiple honors including grandkids and marriage length while Wayne Steffensen earned the Hans Langseth beard award. Several classmates listed as deceased were remembered as the group plans their 50th reunion tied to the town’s 125th quasquicentennial in 2017.
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Buffalo Center
Heritage Town Center
Lauren Skilbred
Larry Blomster
Judy Blackburn McQuown
Sandi Silber Friest
Steve Peterson
Wayne Steffensen
Hans Langseth
Cheryl Livercn
David, Janssen
Jacqueline Friis
Susan Smith Montross
Jim Anderson
Michael Letcher
Sheryl Aukes Wilbur
Terry Bargman Blomster
Diane Murra Geerts
Linda Nerdig Gruis
Linda Johnson Eldred
Judy Gray Saienga
Bev Abels Murra
Bill Limberg
Gloria Radmaker Baun
al Carson
Don Gruss
Mary Nelson Long
Betty Schutter Davids
Lawrence Coden
Terry Kiewier
John Holland
DeWayne Torkelson
Dale Wempen
Rake Library hosts Still Alice discussion August 15
The Rake Library book club meets Thursday August 15 at 4 30 p m to discuss Still Alice by Lisa Genova RSVP by calling Carol Mahnke at 641 590 5351 Copies of the book are available at the library.
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Rake Library Book Club
Alice
Lisa Genova
Carol Mahnke
Rake Mud Volleyball Tournament Celebrates 10th Year
The 10th Annual Mud Volleyball Tournament was held in Rake on Saturday July 27 with eight teams. Despite cool weather, teams from Scarville Leland Lake Mills Kiester Wells Winnebago and Blue Earth competed in a double elimination format. The Scarville 2011 champions won again, defeating Winnebago in the final. Winners earned a trophy a locally designed t shirt and a six pack of home brew.
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Rake
Scarville
Leland
Lake Mills
Kiester, Wells
Winnebago
Blue Earth
August community calendar highlights across Rake and Algona
August events include Christian Women at First Reformed Church 9 30 a m Retired Senior Volunteer Program open house Driver s Choice 2 p m Rake Share Iowa pickup BC Senior Center August 9 Grant Neighborly Birthday Club Driver s Choice 2 00 p m Rake Share Iowa deadline August 10 Rake Fire Dept Sweet Corn Burger Feed at Rake Fire Station 4 7 p m August 11 BC Historical Society at Heritage Town Center 4 p m August 12 Summer Stargazing Pilot Knob State Park 9 15 p m The Compassionate Friends North Central Iowa at Algona Public Library 7 30 p m August 13 Tablet Rollout NICS 6 30 p m 6th grade Transition NICS 7 p m 6th grade Tablet Rollout NICS 7 45 p m
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Rake
Iowa
BC Senior Center
Grant Neighborly Birthday Club
Driver’s Choice
Rake Fire Dept
Pilot Knob
Compassionate Friends of North Central
Algona Public Library
Compassionate Friends to Meet at Algona Library
The Compassionate Friends of North Central Iowa will hold their monthly meeting on Monday August 12 at 7 30 p m at the Algona Public Library. For more information contact Cathy at 515 538 0572 or visit compassionatefriends.org
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Compassionate Friends of
North Central Iowa
Algona Public Library
Cathy
Compassionatefriends
Quilt Expo to be held in Blue Earth
The 30th Annual Upper Midwest Woodcarvers and Quilt Expo will run Friday to Sunday, August 16-18, at Blue Earth Area High School. New and historical quilts, including Faribault County pieces, are invited with drop-off at Heartland Embroidery Chamber of Commerce Blue Earth or Calico Hutch Hayward by August 14. Contact Mike Ellingsen at 507-526-5808 for details.
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Upper Midwest
Blue Earth Area High School
Jude Edling
Mike Ellingsen
Faribault County Historical Society
Chamber of Commerce
Blue Earth
Calico Hutch
Hayward
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Lacy Krell
Shane Steinke
Jamie Leibeg
Austin Leibeg
Jacob Leibeg
John Leibeg
Rake Book Club
Jim
Brenda
Michael
B.C
Joe Badje
God Bless
John & Sher Blomster & Family
Elmore
Forest City
Leggard
Christian Women’s Club
First Reformed Church
Open
BC Historical Society
Algona
Shelton
Doug Price
Dino's
Greg Heidecker
Heidecker Auto Body
Lakota
Andrew Shelton
Patti Jo Sanderson
Destination
D.C
Streets
Paul
Don
AlkPro Detail Ag Performance
Arnold's Motor Supply
Aly Arnolds Motor Supply
Fa Bank Agency Insurance
Bctire & Auto Batic Center Tribune
Captain Ron's
Dino's Place
Emporium Furniture & Gall
Eric Williams
Buffalo
Cer
Kemna
GM Center
LaRow
Gril
LB Transport
Longbranch
Bar & Gril
Murra Hardware
Quality Motors
Screaming Eagle Shelton's
Liquor Shooters Bar & Grill
Sand Will's
Soins Bank
Titan
Richard Wubben
TSB
Thompson Wagner Tire, Inc
Weaver's
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