The Sac County Conservation Board is asking for your help in spotting Snowy Owls in Sac County

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The Snowy Owls of the arctic tundra (pictured) have begun making their way into North America and the Sac County Conservation Board is asking the public for help in tracking them.

According to Sac County Naturalist Rene Stroud, the Iowa Ornithological Union has recorded over 20 sightings of Snowy Owls in Iowa just in 2011 alone.

If you do sight a bird, try to take a picture and give the Sac County Conservation Board a call at
712-662-4530.

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Passed Away - Elmer A. Tiefenthaler

Elmer A. Tiefenthaler
October 06, 1921 - December 13, 2011
Early, Iowa

Visitation: 4-8:00 pm, Thursday, December 15, 2011 at Farber & Otteman Funeral Home in Sac City with Vigil service at 7:00
Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m., Friday, December 16, 2011 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Early, Iowa.
Interment: December 16, 2011 at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Early, Iowa.

Elmer Arthur Tiefenthaler, age 90, of Early, IA, passed away on Tuesday, December 13, 2011, at his residence. Elmer was born on October 6, 1921, in Breda, IA, the son of Jake and Mary (Derner) Tiefenthaler. He was baptized October 7, 1921, in Breda and attended Breda School through the eighth grade.

He was inducted into the United States Army July 5, 1943, serving his country during WWII. He was honorably discharged June 20, 1946, earning the rank of Private First Class and awarded the Purple Heart. Elmer married his true love, Rita M. Determan, on January 8, 1946, at Sacred Heart in Early. He followed his life’s dream, farming and providing a home for his family. They were blessed with four daughters, Jean, Joan, Marilyn and Cheri. Elmer retired from farming in 1995.

Elmer’s hobbies included farming, playing cards, gathering at the Legion, where he was a member, watching sports on television, especially baseball, and getting outdoors to mow the lawn. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother and will be missed by many.

Those left to cherish his memory include his daughters: Jean (Gary) Schiebel of Bellevue, NE, Joan Tiefenthaler of Early, Marilyn (Donald) Glasnapp of Beaver Lake, NE, and Cheri Wallace of Denver, CO; grandchildren: Dawne (John) Zagurski of Omaha, NE, Jason (Tasha) Schiebel of Springfield, NE, Melissa (Derek) Sybert of Bellevue, NE, Aaron Glasnapp of Bellevue, NE, and Matthew Glasnapp of Bellevue, NE; great-grandchildren: Conner and Chase Zagurski and Claire and Katelyn Schiebel. Other survivors include his brother Marvin Tiefenthaler of Early; sister Wilma Feilmeier of Early; sisters-in-law Donna Tiefenthaler of Early and Kay Determan of Wall Lake; nieces, nephews and extended family members.

Elmer was preceded in death by his parents; wife Rita M. Tiefenthaler; sisters: Irene and Alma Tiefenthaler; brothers: Urban, Lester, and Emery and his wife Lois; sister-in-law Rita L. Tiefenthaler; father and mother-in-law Bill and Mary Determan; and brother-in-law Urban Determan.

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Passed Away - Donald Wedeking

Donald Wedeking
November 03, 1926 - December 13, 2011
Nemaha, Iowa

Visitation: 5-8 pm, Thursday, December 15, 2011 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Sac City, Iowa.
Funeral Service: 1:30 p.m., Friday, December 16, 2011 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Sac City, Iowa.
Interment: Following the lunch December 16, 2011 at Nemaha Cemetery, Nemaha, Iowa.

Don Wedeking age 85, of Nemaha, IA, passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines, IA. Donald Phillip Wedeking was born November 3, 1926, on the family farm just south of Nemaha, IA, to Herman and Olivia (Weitzel) Wedeking. He confirmed his faith at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Sac City, in 1940, and graduated from Nemaha High School in 1945, where he enjoyed music and sports.

Don entered the United States Army in August 1945 serving in the finance branch. His overseas duty was in Heidelberg, Germany, and he was discharged in October 1946. He was a member of the Early-Nemaha American Legion and the Sac City V.F.W.

On February 6, 1949, he married Ilene Schnell at St. Paul Lutheran, Sac City, were he was a life long member. They were blessed with three children, Marie, Neil and Marsha.

He farmed all his life, first with his father and later with his son. Don was very proud that the farm was named a Century Farm in 2007. He won several awards for soil conservation including the State of Iowa Conservation Farmer of the Year Award in 2009. During his younger years he played softball and coached Little League. He enjoyed attending sports events and in recent years Don and Ilene would go to the ISU Basketball games. In past years he served as Delaware Township Clerk and in leadership roles and choir at St. Paul Lutheran Church. Don passed away December 13, 2011, following surgery at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines.

Donald is survived by Ilene, his wife of nearly 63 years; his children, Marie (Russ) Freerking, Decorah, IA; Neil (Jeanne) Wedeking, Nemaha, IA; Marsha (Jim) Royster, Duncombe, IA; grandchildren, Brian Freerking, Rice, MN; Karin (Chris) Hansen, Phoenix, AZ; Adam (Heather) Royster, Luke and Garrett; Aaron (Lindsay) Royster; Allan Royster, all of Duncombe, IA, and many relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Olivia Wedeking, in-laws Edward and Nellie Schnell, and sister-in-law, Juanita Schuknecht.

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at OA BCIG 12-16-11

Passed Away - William H. Schwanz

William H. Schwanz
October 28, 1912 - December 13, 2011
Wall Lake, IA

Visitation: 4:00 - 8:00 P.M. Thursday, December 15, 2011 at Farber & Otteman Funeral Home, Wall Lake, IA
Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m. Friday, December 16, 2011 at Peace Lutheran Church, Wall Lake, IA
Interment: December 16, 2011 at Wall Lake Cemetery, Wall Lake, IA

William H. Schwanz, age 99, of Wall Lake, IA, passed away on Tuesday, December 13, 2011, at Twilight Acres Nursing Home in Wall Lake.

William was born October 28, 1912, near Herring, IA, to George and Hilda (Garrels) Schwanz. He was confirmed at Peace Lutheran Church in Wall Lake where he remained a lifelong member. He attended grade school at Jackson Township, Crawford County through eighth grade. William was inducted into the United States Army on March 6, 1942, and was honorably discharged on January 16, 1946. He served his country during WWII as a cook.

On September 25, 1946, William was united in marriage to Berniece Bahr at the Lutheran parsonage in Wall Lake. This union was blessed with two sons, Eugene and Kenneth. They made their home near Wall Lake where William farmed. He loved the farm life and enjoyed raising livestock. His family was always very important to him and he cherished the visits from his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was a member of the American Legion in Wall Lake and loved playing cards with his friends.

Survivors include his sons: Eugene (Carman) Schwanz of Wall Lake and Kenneth Schwanz of Vail; his grandchildren and their families: Alison (Dan) Daleske of Ames and their son Preston; Aaron Schwanz of Vail; Aileen Schwanz of Vail; Chad Schwanz and his family Jerzee, Connor and Calvin; Casey (Jamie) Schwanz and their family Kyla and Kade; and Julie (John) Brincks of Grimes and their son Beckett; several nieces and nephews; and many extended family members.

William was preceded in death by his parents; wife Berniece on March 11, 2001; brother and his wife, Herman and Violet Schwanz; sister-in-law, Alice and Harry Karsten; and brothers-in-law, Herbert and Eleanor Bahr and Melvin and Verna Bahr.

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Passed Away - Robert "Mal" Currie

Robert "Mal" Currie
August 28, 1910 - December 13, 2011
Schaller, Iowa

Visitation: 3-8:00 p.m. December 15, 2011 at Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Schaller, Iowa
Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m. December 16, 2011 at First Presbyterian Church in Schaller, Iowa
Interment: December 16, 2011 at Schaller Cemetery in Schaller, Iowa

Robert "Mal" Currie, age 101, of Schaller, Iowa died December 13, 2011 at Methodist Manor Retirement Community in Storm Lake.
Robert Malcolm was born August 28, 1910 in rural Schaller the son of William McGregor and Ann Elizabeth (Robinson) Currie. Growing up, he attended school in Schaller where he graduated from Schaller High School in 1929.

On November 16, 1938 Mal was united in marriage to Lois Irene Suiter. Together, they were blessed with four children: Donald, Robert, William, and Bonnie.

Mal was a lifelong member of the Schaller Presbyterian Church. He was also a member of the Schaller School Board.

As a child, Mal traveled to his grandparents by train in McAllen, Texas many times. He enjoyed dancing, reading, and playing cards. In his spare time, Mal loved gardening until he was in his late nineties. He regularly checked on his crops and he loved coffee at Lobos. Mal treasured spending time with his family and will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Those left to cherish his memory include his children: Don (Sharan) Currie of Early, Iowa; Bob (Joyce) Currie of Schaller, Iowa; Bill (Roxana) Currie of Polk City, Iowa; Bonnie (Myron) Siebrecht of Sioux Center, Iowa; grandchildren: Greg (Terry) Currie; Dan (Noy) Currie; Jason (special friend, Jodi Maday) Currie; Randy Currie; Aaron (Haley) Currie; Angela Currie; Adam Currie; Ben (Trista) Siebrecht; Nick (Rachel) Siebrecht; great grandchildren: Samantha, Shelby, Shawn, Casey Jo, and Cameron Currie; Kaitlyn Currie; Tate, Erianna, Aaron, Ashtyn, and Talon Currie; Tristyn Rumbaugh; Tabytha Currie-Liggett; Jenna and Logan Siebrecht; special friend, Jean Hogue; extended family and friends.

Mal was preceded in death by his parents, William and Ann Currie; wife, Lois Irene Currie; brother, Wm. James Currie; sister, Mary Esther McDonough; and grandson, Will McGegor Siebrecht.

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Results of the December 16, 2011 V G BB vs OABCIG

OABCIG 78
East Sac 71

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