Family & Friends

By MARY CULLEN

Jenny and Brett Redenbaugh of Alta were happy to return to the Storm Lake area last April from Urbandale with their 15-month-old daughter, Lauren.                   

The Newell Public Library was the scene for Christmas fun on Saturday morning, December 6. A Festival of Trees decorated by various Newell groups were on display, the traditional cookie walk was held and Christmas music provided by Ron Dewey filled the air.

Jordan Bayliss and Garrett Radintz, both 2014 graduated seniors from Sioux Central High School and active members of the Sioux Central FFA chapter, are continuing to be recognized by the national FFA organization for their achievements accomplished in their FFA careers. Both individuals were honored with Silver recognition at the National Level, for Radintz Triple R Farms’ Poultry Production, and Bayliss’ FFA2Haiti Home/Community Development supervised agricultural experiences.

Holiday time is typically a time of joy and celebration, but for someone with cancer it may seem like a difficult time to celebrate. Even the jolliest of traditions lose their luster when you’re worried about your health or about those you love.         

Tracy Sievers, the author of the acclaimed children’s book Home Runs in Heaven, will read her book and have a book signing event at Albert City Public Library on Dec. 23 at 1 p.m.  Come meet the author of this great children’s book that focuses on explaining heaven in “kid terms” so that children understand the completeness and perfection of that beautiful place.

Concordia University, Nebraska celebrated the Christmas season with its annual Christmas at Concordia concerts Dec. 5-7 at St. John Lutheran Church in Seward. Christmas at Concordia weekend also included the 20th annual Scholarship Parade of Homes and a community reception.

Students participating in the concerts include:

Here’s how it’s done

By DOLORES CULLEN

We tasted chestnuts that had roasted on an open fire last Sunday at Rocking M pottery studio near Linn Grove.

Newell Boostina Achievers 4-H Club members raised funds and went shopping to help make Christmas brighter for area children. These 4-Hers served on the action team for the club which adopted a family of six.

For the first time in the national FFA organization’s history Sioux Central high school chapter members were selected to present at national convention in Louisville, Ky.  Among 10,000 other members attending were local high school students chosen to be one of 47 national FFA workshops during the 87th National FFA Convention and Expo.  

The Storm Lake United Investor Development Committee is always looking for ways to promote Storm Lake United member businesses. On Dec. 2 the committee successfully staged an Ambush at three local member businesses. The goal of the Ambush is to thank the business for being a member of Storm Lake United and draw a little attention to them in the process.