Family & Friends

Mike and Julie Sexton of Newell are pleased to announce the engagement of their son, Brent Sexton to Emily Holck, daughter of Brian and Sandy Holck of Spencer.

Hanson hones in on leadership skills in sorority

Storm Lake native Stephanie Hanson (formerly Stephanie Emery) is making big strides at University of Nebaska-Omaha in her position as vice president of philanthropic service for the Beta Omega chapter of Sigma Kappa, a national collegiate sorority.

The 2014 Catholic Leaders scholarship was presented to Jasmine Demers, daughter of Jim and Patty Demers, at an honors ceremony sponsored by Storm Lake Dollars for Scholars on Sunday, April 2. Demers is a senior at Saint Mary's High School in Storm Lake. After graduation, she plans a four-year college program majoring in elementary education.

The American Legion recognizes that guns are a part of sport and recreation in our society and strives to teach youngsters the proper use of firearms before accidents occur. Albert City American Legion Post 299 donated $500 to the Buena Vista County 4-H to assist in funding the Shooting Sports Program. This year there are 10 4-H members from the Albert City area who are involved in the Shooting Sports Program.

Stephanie Ung, previously a supervisor, has been named recruitment specialist at Marketlink’s Storm Lake center.

“Stephanie has gained so much experience since she joined us in 2011,” said Larry Schultz, call center manager. “She will begin to ramp up the recruiting for  our center as we continue to grow.”

Board of Trustees, director and library assistant of the Albert City Public Library hosted a morning breakfast for members of Buena Vista County Community Foundation to show the new HP 8300 computers that were purchased with grant money given by the Foundation on April 29.

Coffee, orange juice and a variety of coffeecakes were served.

Storm Lake chapters of P.E.O. would like to congratulate Brynna Baumhover for being this year's recipient of their $1,000 local scholarship.

The mission of P.E.O. is to promote educational opportunities for women. Each year a young lady from either Storm Lake public or Storm Lake St. Mary's is chosen to receive this scholarship.

The Energy Balls recipe last week was missing an ingredient. Rhonda Slight said to be sure to add 1/3 cup honey.

The recipe should read as follows:

Energy Balls

         1 cup oats

Tim Radke was born, raised, started businesses and raised a family in Alta. He is the definition of a home town boy.

Storm Lake Public Library will be closed on May 7 from 10:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. so that staff may attend the funeral of Lynn Freese.

The library will assume normal operating hours after 12:45 p.m.