Preventing youth drinking this summer urges community action
Letters from Meagen Wentz urge a community culture shift to prevent underage drinking. Citing YRBS and IYS data, the writer highlights how early alcohol use correlates with risk and calls for a collective stance from store staff, parents, and volunteers. The message urges safe summer activities while challenging readers to ask what they have done today to deter youth from drinking.
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Engagement and wedding plans in Buffalo Center area
Michael Baumann and Nicole Wempen of Buffalo Center announce their engagement and forthcoming wedding. They will exchange vows on August 16, 2003 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Buffalo Center. An unrelated note mentions Mark Krull of Britt winning his eighth Grass Men's Golf Association title.
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Iowas unemployment and workers' comp benefits rise
Iowa Workforce Development announced July 1 increases in unemployment insurance and workers' compensation benefits tied to higher average wages. The 2012 average insured wage rose to 40106.68, boosting weekly and maximum benefit amounts for jobless, disabled, and survivors. About half of eligible claimants may reach the maximum. 89 percent of the 2012 labor force were covered by unemployment insurance. Beginning July 1, temporary total disability, healing period, permanent total disability and death maximum weekly benefits rise to 1543, with permanent partial disability max at 1419. Core services include job placement, training, safety programs, and unemployment compensation.
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Swimmers Itch Reported at Crystal Lake in Iowa
Iowa Department of Natural Resources warns swimmers about swimmer's itch at Crystal Lake caused by parasitic flatworms. Eggs reach water via bird droppings, hatch, infect snails, releasing larvae that can itch skin. Prevention steps include avoiding marshy vegetation, limiting water time, and drying quickly after swimming.
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Buffalo Center Tribune Classified and Newsroom Contact Sheet
Office hours are 830 to 430 Monday to Friday excluding holidays. Weekly coverage in Buffalo Center and surrounding communities. Contact Andrew Shaw for news tips and letters to the editor. Amber Hansen handles engagements weddings and obituaries. Circulation and subscriptions managed by Deb Chaney. Notices about missed papers and deadlines listed for classifieds and advertisements.
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