Family & Friends

By PAULINE LARSEN

A musical tribute to the Civilian Conservation Corps

Does your child want to learn about and work with livestock, but you don’t live on a farm? Then the Buena Vista County Extension 4-H Special Sheep and Swine Projects are just what you are looking for.

Jordan Bauer of Storm Lake has been named to the Coe College Dean's List for the fall 2013 term. Bauer, the daughter of Jacquie Drey, is a 2010 graduate of Storm Lake High School.

On Friday, Jan. 31, I&S Group was recognized with an Honor Award for Engineering Excellence for the Sibley Park Apartments from the Minnesota Chapter of the American Council of Engineering Companies. The Engineering Excellence awards are presented annually by ACEC/MN, to recognize achievements that demonstrate the highest degree of merit and serve to advance the profession.

Sioux Central FFA members will offer their services for four-hour blocks to those willing to purchase their time and skills at the annual labor auction, which will be held in the Sioux Central Community School commons on Saturday, Feb.15. Coffee, juice, and doughnuts will be available at 6:45 a.m. and the auction will shortly follow at 7:15 a.m.

Ashley Okland was tragically killed while performing her duties as a realtor during her open house in 2011. To honor her memory, the Iowa Association of Realtors committed to help in funding a community project that was launched by Variety-The Children’s Charity of Iowa.

A veteran’s sweetheart supper will be held on Feb. 19 at Alta Community Building featuring “Touch of Broadway.” The public is welcome.

Supper will begin at 6 p.m. with entertainment starting at 7:15. Cost is $10 per person and includes the meal and entertainment.

Area students were named to the Fall 2013 semester Dean's List at the University of Northern Iowa.

Nathan Flaherty, Katie Garrison and Ange Rehnstrom of Alta; Matthew Lange of Early; Christina Sennert of Linn Grove; Jennifer Thornton of Newell; Carsen Anderson, Thomas Cullen, Emily Deters, Grace Freking, Joanna Freking, Brooke Gaffney, Mary Mooney, Shelby Overmohle, Evan Stevenson and Megan Drost of Storm Lake.

By MARY CULLEN

Michelle Simington of Storm Lake credits the Lord for saving her life.

“I grew up in Billings, Mont. in a dysfunctional, abusive family,” Michelle explained. “My family turned their back on me, so my grandma helped raise me. She was a big inspiration for me and was always there for me.