June 5th Edition

The Paper
Vol. 7
Our Town, Our Paper!
No. 10
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Laur ens, Iowa
June 5, 2013
Local News
James Alstott Receives Medical Degree from University of Iowa
On May 17th, James D. Alstott was one of 137 senior medical
students to receive a medical degree from the University of Iowa
Carver College of Medicine. James is a 2005 graduate from
Laurens-Marathon High School and a 2009 graduate from Buena
Vista University.
At the ceremony, he was honored by being presented with
the William R. Wilson Award in Internal Medicine. The
Wilson Award is presented to two senior students for exceptional
accomplishment in clinical care, scholarship, and research in
Internal Medicine. James’ roommate all 4 years at BVU, Kyle
Glienke of Aurelia, IA (pictured left) was the other recipient of the
Wilson Award.
Dr. Alstott will begin his 3 years of Internal Medicine residency
at Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans, LA in
June.
Dr. Bieri & Dr.
Christensen Host Students
Dr Bieri and Dr. Christensen hosted two students
recently, Keith VanBeek from the University of Iowa
College of Dentistry and Hunter Knundtson from
Sioux Central High School.
Keith will graduate as a dentist in June and will
practice in Ankeny. He is the grandson of Marilyn
Mather.
Hunter will be a senior at Sioux Central and was
observing as his May term class. He is the son of
Hayley Gunderson.
We enjoyed our time together and appreciate all the
patients who let them be part of their lives.
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Local News
Trent Kischer
Competes at NAIA
Outdoor Track &
Field Nationals
Trent Kischer, of Albert City, ran at
the NAIA National Track & Field
Championship held in Marion,
Indiana, on May 23-25 at Indiana
Wesleyan University. He runs for
Dordt College in Sioux Center,
IA. His 4 x 800 meter relay team
finished 6th out of a field of 25 to
earn All-American status. The relay
included (l to r) Tim Beirma, Trent
Kischer, Ryan Tholen, & Stephan
McNamara.
The GPAC dominated in the
4x800 at Nationals. 5 teams
qualified. They were Concordia
of NE, Doane College, Dordt
College, Morningside College, and
Northwestern College of IA. 4
teams made it to the finals; 3 of
those teams made All-American
status; and 1, Morningside, was
National Champion.
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Father’s Day
Brunch
Sunday,- June
Sunday
June16th
19th
Serving9:00
from -91:00
a.m.-1 p.m.
Join us for
an all you
can eat buffet.
Open to the Public
notice:
Beginning Saturday, June 8, 2013 the
lobby at Laurens State Bank will no
longer be open on Saturdays. The
drive up will be open from 9 a.m. to
12 p.m. for all your banking needs.
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Local News
Pink Pumpkins
The Pink Pumpkin Patch
Foundation was created in 2012
to aid in the fight against breast
cancer. It is comprised of pumpkin
growers across America committed
to giving a percentage of proceeds
from every pink pumpkin sold
to the foundation, which in turn
will award grants to breast cancer
research organizations.
The Tall Corn FFA chapter
has seeds for this project to help
raise money for Mrs. Hannan in
her fight with breast cancer. Pink
pumpkin seeds are available in the
Superintendent’s front office.
In the fall, we want you
to donate a pumpkin back to
the FFA. The FFA will make a
donation based on the weight of
each pumpkin. Also, in the fall
we will be selling these pumpkins
to raise money for breast cancer
awareness, and to support Mrs.
Hannan.
Roewe Family Sponsors Tables & Bench
at Memory Lane
The families of Henry Roewe, August Roewe, Joe Roewe, and Rachel
Morgan have generously sponsored one of the stone tables and benches in
Memory Lane.
Other tables have been sponsored by the Laurens Kiwanis, Pengo, and
Jack Links. There is one more table and benches available for sponsorship.
If you, your family, your business, etc., would like to sponsor the
remaining table and benches, please contact Peggy Milton, 841-4645,
peggymilton1951@hotmail.com.
Pictured are members of the Roewe family who met recently for a
family reunion. Left to right are Dr. Ray Roewe, Marcia Wubben, Dale
Roewe, Gary Roewe, Susan Baker, Dr. David Morgan, Rachel Morgan,
Nancy Voelschow, Diane Furlong, and Janet Piller.
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Laurens Women’s Club Donates to 5th Grade Class for Des
Moines Trip
Jackie Stelter, Laurens Women’s Club
Vice-President, presented a $250
check to Mason Link, a member of the
Laurens-Marathon Fifth Grade Class.
This money was used for their annual
field trip to Des Moines, where the
students toured the Iowa State Capitol
Building. Class members also visited the
Hy-Vee Hall of Pride and the Science
Center of Iowa. The group took their
field trip to Des Moines on Thursday,
May 16.
Diane Noonan is the Fifth Grade
teacher, on the right side of the picture,
along with Jan Grossnickle, Treasurer of
the Laurens Women’s Club.
IDPH Offers Free Nicotine Replacement Patches and Gum
During June
During the entire month of June, The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) is offering four weeks of free nicotine
replacement therapy (NRT) in the form of patches and gum to Iowa smokers who choose to make a quit attempt using
Quitline Iowa. Quitline Iowa offers tobacco cessation coaching services over the telephone or the Internet, 24 hours a day.
"Data suggests the majority of smokers want to quit. We are excited to offer them extra support to increase the likelihood
they quit successfully," said IDPH Director, Dr. Mariannette Miller-Meeks. "Smart, efficient budgeting is allowing us to
provide this support for the first time in years. Historically, Quitline Iowa has experienced large increases in call volume
when free NRT is provided."Research has shown that quitting smoking at any age offers health benefits.”
Quitline Iowa focuses on the individual, with the realization everyone is unique and their quit plan should be, too.
Research shows phone coaching is twice as effective as smokers trying to quit on their own. While Internet-based coaching
is too new to thoroughly evaluate, IDPH Tobacco Use Prevention and Control Division Director Meghan O'Brien says the
preliminary data is promising.
"It is important to arm tobacco users who want to quit with all the tools we can, including Web options for those who
may be uncomfortable with telephone coaching. Preliminary data shows Web-based coaching is attracting young smokers
who want to quit. Most smokers make multiple quit attempts before successfully breaking their addiction to nicotine, so the
younger they decide to quit using tobacco, the better."
Current Iowa health care costs associated with tobacco exceed $1 billion. For more information about Quitline Iowa,
visit www.quitlineiowa.org<http://www.quitlineiowa.org/> or call 1-800-QUIT-NOW.
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At the Library & Advertising
At the Library
with Glenda Mulder
June 5, 2013
Well, our summer is off to a fun
start! The kids asked so nicely if we
could have a LegoMania day. How
could we refuse those smiles and
polite words? We scheduled it for
Friday – and naturally the weather
was sunny and beautiful! Lots of our
Lego fans showed up as soon as the
library opened so they could play for
a while before they went swimming.
But as soon as the pool opened, the
sound of sifting Legos was pretty
much done. Can’t say that I blame
them – we have to take advantage
of these perfect weather days! There
will be plenty more days to play with
the Legos this summer.
We have lots of fun in store next
week! Monday evening is the Danny
Santos Concert that we’ve been
looking forward to. The Texas singer/
songwriter will play his unique mix
of country/folk tinged with bluegrass
and the blues. Whether you saw him
when he appeared at the Library in
2009 or if you missed that show,
please join us at 7 pm on Monday,
June 10 for an enjoyable evening.
Then Tuesday at 1:30 our
Summer Reading Program will start
as we “Dig Into Reading”! The first
week we will dig into dinosaurs.
RAWR! Our Story Times (Some
with special guests!) will continue
on Tuesday afternoons all through
June and July. Preregistration is not
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required, so join us the weeks you
June 12 at 3:00 p.m. - Special visit
can!
from Blank Park Zoo!
Deb has some Summer Reading
fun lined up for the adult patrons,
June 17 at 7 p.m. - Writers Free for
but I’ll wait until next week to tell
All (3rd Monday)
you about that!
We’ve had so much fun in past
June 18 at 1:30 p.m. - Dig into
years with the Blank Park Zoo visits
Reading Summer Reading
that we couldn’t resist inviting them
back – even when they couldn’t
June 20 at 10 a.m. - Building Futures
quite fit us in the Tuesday schedule.
Play Group (3rd Thursday)
The program we booked this year
is “Dino Clues.” Here’s what the
June 24 at 7 p.m. - Book Club
zoo website has to say about it,
“Second Chance” by Jane Green (4th
“Archaeologists dig to find clues
Monday)
about the Earth’s past. Through
fossils we’ve been able to learn about
June 25 at 1:30 p.m. - Dig into
creatures that lived long, long ago.
Reading Summer Reading
This program will feature animals
that are related to some of those
animals we’ve been
able to learn about
June OutpaƟent Clinic Schedule
by digging!” They
Diabetes Center
Cardiology
Mental Health
always find just the
June 4, 11, 18 & 25
Iowa Heart - June 4 & 18
Chris Carr
Every Tuesday
First
&
Third
Thursday
June
3,
10,
17
&
24
right animals to get our
Call: (515) 574-6350
Call: (800) 515-6279
Every Monday
Iowa Heart Ultra Sound
Call: (712) 299-2210
audience excited! That
NW IA Surgeons
June 4 & 18
WEEKLY
Dermatology
program will be at 3
Call: (712) 262-6320
Oncology
Dr. Green & KaƟe Blomgren
Dr. Bela - June 10
June 4
pm on Wednesday, June
PlasƟc Surgery
Make Appt. w/ Peg Sones
Call: (800) 622-8317
Dr. VerSteeg
Call: (712) 335-5232
12th.
June 6, 13, 20 & 27
Pulmonology
Stop at the
Library & Check
it Out!
June 10 at 7 p.m.
- Danny Santos in
concert!
June 11 at 1:30 p.m.
- Dig into Reading
Summer Reading begins!
It continues Tuesdays at
1:30 p.m. through the
end of July!
NW IA Bone, Joint
& Sports Surgeons
Dr. Hamann
June 6, 13, 20 & 27
Call: (800) 248-4049
Dr. Meyer
Next Clinic in July
Usually on a Tuesday
Call: (800) 622-8317
Podiatry
Dr. Dayton
June 13 & 27
Most Wednesdays
Call: (800) 622-8317
Berryhill Mental Health
June 20
Call: (800) 482-3805
Ear, Nose & Throat
Dr. Jorgensen
Next Clinic in September
Orthopedics
Dr. Purudappa - June 3 & 17
Call: (515) 574-8333
Urology
Dr. Christ, Bobbi Honkomp
June 3 & 17
Usually 3rd Monday
of the month
Call: (712) 262-6214
Make appt. with Erin Peterson
@ (712) 335-5206
OBGYN/Surgeon
Dr. Wilson - Next Clinic in July
Make appt. with Susie Aden
@ (712) 335-5206
or (712) 262-6320
Wound Center
Thursday & Friday of
each week
Call: (712) 335-5201
CosmeƟc Surgery
Vein Procedures - Dr. Kolegraī
June 14
Call: (712) 332-6001
FREE transportaƟon to and from Pocahontas Hospital, Pocahontas &
Laurens Unity Point Clinics. Call the Pocahontas Transit Bus @ 335-3704.
SHIIP RepresentaƟve at PCH on Tuesdays & Wednesdays.
Call (712) 335-3501 for an appointment.
Pocahontas Community Hospital
606 NW 7th St., Pocahontas, IA 50574
(712) 335-3501
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Local News
Kathy and Don
Kirsch Celebrate
40th Wedding
Anniversary
The children of Don and Kathy
Kirsch of rural Laurens are hosting
a card shower for their parents who
celebrated their 40th Wedding
Anniversary on June 2, 2013.
Don and Kathy are the proud
parents of Holly Newhouse of
Havelock, Christina Reese of
Pocahontas, and Todd Kirsch of
Grimes, and proud grandparents of
Brandon, Payton, Brady, Tristan,
Nikita, and Lucas.
Cards can be sent to Don and
Kathy at the following address: Don
and Kathy Kirsch, 47557 170th Ave,
Laurens, Iowa 50554.
Local & School
Calendar
June 6 - Baseball with Humboldt at
Humboldt at 5:30 p.m., JV & V.
June 7 - Softball with SE Webster
Grand at Harcourt at 4:30 p.m., JV
& V; Baseball with
SE Webster Grand at
Dayton at 4:30 p.m.,
JV & V.
Visiting Family
Joyce Vader recently made a trip to
Phoenix, AZ to see her grandson,
Francisco Navarrete, graduate from
high school. She had a great visit
with all her grandsons Daniel,
Frankie and Alex, during her visit.
June 10 - Softball with
SC Calhoun at Laurens
at 5:30 p.m., JV &
V; Baseball with SC
Calhoun at Laurens
at 5:30 p.m., JV &
V; Laurens-Marathon
School Board of
Education will meet at
7:00 p.m.
June 12 - Softball with East Sac at Sac
City at 5:30 p.m., JV & V; Baseball
with East Sac at Wall Lake at 5:30
p.m., JV & V.
June 5 3 days
until Relay
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Local News
American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Pocahontas County
June 7, 2013 Schedule of Events
4:30 p.m…………Registration for Relay teams and survivors
Luminary sales Begin
5:00 p.m. ……… Opening Celebration Ceremony
Welcome – Mayor, Dick Gruber
National Anthem – Sally Stumpf
Emcee – Jean Culver & Relay Committee
5:30 p.m…………..Survivor Ceremony and Victory Lap
Honorary Survivors
Introduction of Cancer Survivors
Victory Lap led by Deb North
6:00 p.m…………..Recognize Teams & Sponsors
Recognition of Corporate Sponsors
Connie Schachtner
Introduction of Relay for Life Committee
Carol Hallman
Recognition of Teams and Team Sponsors
Mary Brandt
6:30 p.m…………….THEME LAP: Patriotic Lap - Display Your Red/White & Blue
Cheese Puff Contest
7:00 p.m…………… Holiday Lap – Dress up for your Favorite Holiday
7:30 p.m……………. Frozen T-shirt Contest
Kids Carnival starting
8:00 p.m…………….Fight Back Ceremony & Care-Giver Recognition
Stick It to Cancer
8:30 p.m. …………… Zumba – Party in Pink
9:00 p.m. ……………Pajama & Teddy Bears Lap
Say Goodnight to Cancer
9:30 p.m……………. Luminary Lap and Ceremony
10:00 p.m……………Closing Ceremonies & Awards
KID’S GAMES, LIVE ENTERTAINEMENT & GREAT FOOD PROVIDED
THROUGHOUT THE RELAY FOR LIFE EVENT
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Local News
Thank you to our businesses and family sponsors who helped support the American
Cancer Society Relay for Life of Pocahontas County
Gold Level
Iowa Lakes Electric Cooperative
Jack Links
KAYL-KKIA Radio
Pocahontas Community Hospital
Silver Level
Imperial Drilling
Trimark Physicians Group/Unity Point Health
Bronze Level
B&K Embroidery
Citizens State Bank
Laurens Sun
Luft & Son Farm Drainage
Pocahontas Sales & Service
Pro Cooperative – Pocahontas
Record Democrat
The Paper
Woods Super Value
Lane Supporters
Hopkins Insurance
Johnson Accounting
Pocahontas TruValue Farm & Home
Powers Insurance Agency
Sale Barn Realty & Auctioneer – In memory of Janis Winegarden
Honorary Survivor
Deb North
RELAY FOR LIFE COMMITTEE
Carol Hallman, Chair
Carol Hoffman
Connie Schachtner
Mary Runneberg
Denise Krischel
Mary Brandt
Jessica Anderson
Thank you to our DJ for entertaining us tonight – Jean Culver with the Traveling
DJJ’s and the Pocahontas Hospital Ambulance Crew for the food stand & everyone
else that helped make the night a success!
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School News
LAURENS-MARATHON HIGH SCHOOL HONOR ROLL - 2012-2013
To qualify for the B Honor Roll the student must have a 3.00 average, with no grade lower than a C.
(*) Indicates those students receiving all A’s in all subjects. (A Honor Roll)
4TH QUARTER HONOR ROLL
9th
10th
11th
12th
Rhianna Aschenbrenner
Hailey Fansega
Bethany Hubbell
Kayla Klatt
Wyatt Lawman
Brandon Litwiller
Riley Maschino
Harlee Miller
Destini Oehlertz
Caitlin Rohrbaugh
*Maili Todd
Victorie Wilson
Rachel Wood
Nick Zurek
Hayden Anderson
*Addy Boettcher
Devin Grossnickle
Jordan Gunnarson
Keegan Jamison
Taylor Knute
Lauren Link
Brooke Runneberg
Hailey Runneberg
Wyatt Shannon
Tyler Stumbo
*Addison Tate
Allison Hofmaster
Ben Kenobbie
Chase Oehlertz
*Courtney Post
*Rachel Potter
Tiffani Reese
Briley Sullivan
Emily Walker
Kristen Alstott
Devon Bringleson
*Matt Cleveland
*Will Cleveland
*Justin DaSilva
Ben Fuchs
Cameron Graff
Ciri Gunnarson
Seth Hersom
*Caitlyn Heuton
Priscilla Hughes
Carly Lampe
Collin Lind
Dani Mahoney
*Kaitlyn Pinney
Nicole Reese
Jake Simpson
Tyler Stockwell
Kylie Sundblad
Hailey Wiseman
2ND SEMESTER HONOR ROLL
9th
10th
11th
12th
Rhianna Aschenbrenner
Hailey Fansega
Kayla Klatt
Wyatt Lawman
Brandon Litwiller
Harlee Miller
Destini Oehlertz
*Caitlin Rohrbaugh
*Maili Todd
Victorie Wilson
Rachel Wood
Jackson Ahlers
Hayden Anderson
*Addy Boettcher
Raquel Cuny-Rizo
Devin Grossnickle
Jordan Gunnarson
Keegan Jamison
Taylor Knute
Brooke Runneberg
Hailey Runneberg
Wyatt Shannon
Tyler Stumbo
*Addison Tate
Allison Hofmaster
Ben Kenobbie
Chase Oehlertz
*Courtney Post
Rachel Potter
Tiffani Reese
Briley Sullivan
*Emily Walker
Hailey Wiseman
Kristen Alstott
Devon Bringleson
*Matt Cleveland
*Will Cleveland
*Justin DaSilva
Ben Fuchs
Cameron Graff
Ciri Gunnarson
Seth Hersom
*Caitlyn Heuton
Rebecca Hubbard
Priscilla Hughes
*Carly Lampe
Collin Lind
Dani Mahoney
*Kaitlyn Pinney
Ashley Reese
*Jake Simpson
Tyler Stockwell
Kylie Sundblad
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Announcements & Advertising
Happy 30th
Anniversary!
draftsperson
We are currently accepting applications for a
draftsperson. This individual will help develop CAD
drawings of components and assemblies of hydraulic
cylinders using Autocad, SolidWorks and other design
software. Applicants must have experience with
SolidWorks. This hourly position will report to the
Engineering Service Manager and Sales Manager.
Hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday.
Happy 30th Anniversary
to our wonderful parents!
Loren & Lisa celebrated
their 30th Wedding
Anniversary on May 28th.
A Pre-employment Drug Screen is required for all
positions. Fisher Hydraulics is an Equal Opportunity
Employer offering expanded benefits that include
Competitive Wages, Medical, Dental, STD/LTD, and
Life Insurance Plans, 401K Plan, paid Personal &
Vacation days, & paid Holidays.
Love,
Brian & Stacie
Brittany & Brad
Michelle!
You may call 712-845-2634 ext. 113, to request
application, fax resume 712-845-4506 or email resume
to dharrison@fisherhydraulics.com.
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Classifieds & Advertising
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All mixed drinks, beers and wine
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Downtown Laurens, Iowa 712-841-6986
JH Design Bridal Registry
Laurens Golf & Coutry Club
special for Thursday, June 6 will
be small shrimp with fries or salad.
Public welcome!
Garage Sale!! Saturday, June 8th
8 a.m.-12 p.m. 418 N 3rd St.,
Laurens. Lots of baby girl clothes.
Size 0-3 Months up to some 2T and
3T. Variety sizes of baby and toddler
shoes. Highchairs, baby bottles,
spoons, bibs, bathtubs, and other
baby items.
Grace Christensen & Tyler Smith
Showers - June 8
Wedding - August 2
Kelsey Kocher & Dean Mather
Wedding -June 8
Reception - June 22
Amber Dorothy & Adam Hanson
Shower June 1
Wedding August 10
Laurens, IA
Help Wanted
Detasseling jobs. Starting mid July.
Earn $500 to $700 in 2 weeks.
Transportation provided. Will train.
Must be 14. Call 712-546-5964 or
712-541-1271.
Phone: (712) 841-4513
Store Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
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Announcements
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Laurens, IA 50554
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Bridal Shower
A bridal shower for Grace
Christensen, bride elect of Tyler
Smith, will be held on Saturday,
June 8 at West Iowa Bank in Laurens
from 9-11 a.m. Grace is registered
at JH Design, Heart n'Home, Straw
Horse, Target, and Younkers.
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Come and Go
Bridal Shower
There will be a come and go bridal
shower for Jamie Peterson, bride
elect of Shane Braunschweig, on
Saturday, June 22 from 2-3:30 p.m.
at the Evangelical Free Church in
Albert City. The couple is registered
at Straw Horse, Heart ‘n Home,
Target, WalMart and Honeyfund.
com.
Thank You!
Thank you to Silver Dollar Salloon
for the Vegas trip I won! I'm looking
forward to a vacation with warm, dry
weather!
Thanks!
Amy Saunders
Bridal Shower for
Taryn Kay
A “Come and Go” community
bridal shower honoring Taryn Kay,
bride to be of Isaak Unger, will be
held Sunday, June 23 from 2:00 4:00 p.m. at Our Savior’s Lutheran
Church in Albert City. Everyone is
welcome to attend.
Taryn is the daughter of Todd and
Marcia Kay of Albert City and Isaak
is the son of Isak and Susie Unger of
Marathon.
The couple is registered at
Dillards, Sugar Bowl, The Straw
Horse, Target, Walmart and
Younkers.
Pocahontas 5K for
Congenital Heart
Defects
Join us on Saturday, June 22nd at
Pocahontas Community Hospital, for
the annual 5K for Congenital Heart
Defects. Registration forms can be
found at: www.pocahontashospital.
org. Also, for a "Couch to 5K" plan,
please visit www.fromcouchto5K.
com.
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The Bottom Line
Tax & Accounting Services
Kristy Mather, C.P.A.
15204 450th St.
Laurens, IA 50554
Business Phone: (712) 845-2311
Fax: (712) 845-2311
E-mail: boƩomln@ncn.net
Lodge Inn Laurens
“Your Home Away From Home”
Reservations
Jolliffe & Co.
Professional Tax &
Accounting Services
101 South Third St.
P.O. Box 126
Laurens, IA 50554
Phone: (712) 841-2671
Fax: (712) 841-2673
1207 Hwy. 59 North
P.O. Box 438
Cherokee, IA 51012
Phone: (712) 225-6403
Fax: (712) 225-6404
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Jayne Woodin 712.450.2411
www.lodgeinnlaurens.com
Pocahontas
Catholic School
305 SW 3rd Street
Pocahontas, IA 50574
712-335-3603
www.pokycatholic.org
Tuition assistance is available to all, based on need.
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Church
This Week at
Laurens United
Methodist Church
Wed., June 5th
Vacation Bible School 8:30-11:30 a.m.
Book Club @ 10 a.m. at Virginia
Otto’s home
UMW Ex. Board meeting @ 5 p.m.
Thurs., June 6th
Vacation Bible School 8:30-11:30 a.m.
UMW General meeting @ 9:30 a.m.
Fri., June 7th
Men’s Bible Study @ 7 a.m.
Vacation Bible School 8:30-11:30a.m.
V.B.S. Closing Program @ 11:30 a.m.
Pastor Tim out of the office
Sacred Heart
Church Laurens
Weekday Mass: Friday 8 AM
Weekend Mass: Saturday 5 PM
(March - June)
Monday-Friday, June 3-7, 2013
8:30-11:30AM ~ Vacation Bible
School
Cluster Parishes
St. Joseph Catholic, Sioux Rapids
Weekday Mass: (Monday &
Wednesday) 8:00 AM
Weekend Mass: Sunday 10:30 AM
Friday, June 7, 2013
11:30AM ~ VBS Program at
UMC
St. Louis Catholic, Royal
Weekday Mass: (Tuesday &
Thursday) 8:00 AM
Weekend Mass: Sunday 8:30 AM
Sunday, June 9, 2013
WORSHIP TIME CHANGE
9:00AM ~ Worship w/LSI Speaker
10:00AM ~ Coffee Fellowship
10:00AM ~ Adult SS
6:00PM ~ Ch. Ed. Grill Out
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
7:00PM ~ Hand Bell Rehearsal
Sun., June 9th
Worship @ 9:30 a.m.
Nancy Walker filling the pulpit
Fellowship Coffee @ 10:30 a.m.
Worship, Love,
Accept~Together in Christ’s
Name
Mon., June 10th
Experiencing God Bible Study @ 6
p.m.
This Week at First Christian Church
Sunday, June 9
9:30 a.m. - Worship followed by
coffee and fellowship
9:45 a.m. - Children’s Church
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Extension News
Western Iowa Robot Festival
Attracts 13 Teams to Test
Robotics Technology
Pocahontas County
4-H Agriculture and
Conservation Day
Some thirteen teams of 4-10th grade youth will challenge their
engineering and computer programming skills competing in an
upcoming “Western Iowa Robotics Mini-Challenge Festival!”
Wednesday, June 5, 2013 at the Pocahontas Expo Center. The
event is sponsored by the ISU Extension and Outreach 4-H
Youth Development Program and the Northwest Iowa STEM
Hub. The 6 hour technology contest will reach 38 youth from
9 different communities representing Cherokee, Pocahontas,
Sac, Webster and Woodbury counties.
“The Robotics mini-challenge experience is designed to
build skills in engineering, science, technology and math,“
said ISU Extension 4-H Youth Field Specialist, Carol Ehlers.
Participants will add to basic robot design and write programs
to accomplish tasks that are scored based on completion, time
on task, usefulness, originality and technical merit.
"We know the importance of science and technology
is growing," says Carol Ehlers, 4-H Youth Development
Specialist, with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.
"This is another example of ISU Extension and Outreach
County 4-H Programs partnering with the Governor’s Scaleup STEM grant to equip youth with the skills they need to
enter the 21st-century workplace."
The western Iowa robotics event is a part of an Iowa 4-H
STEM Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics
initiative. The ISU Extension and Outreach 4-H initiative
is sponsored by local ISU Extension County Councils, ISU
Program for Women in Science and Engineering, and ISU
Engineering College.
4th grade students from the Pocahontas County Schools
of Laurens-Marathon and Pocahontas Area attended
an educational field trip focusing on Agriculture and
Conservation at the Pocahontas County Fairgrounds in
Pocahontas. The day is made possible by support of the
Pocahontas County ISU Extension & Outreach, Pocahontas
County Conservation, Pocahontas County Farm Bureau,
Pocahontas Area may term class of Mr. Meyer and Mrs.
Jarvis, Pocahontas County Cattlemen, Gamesa Wind Energy,
Farm Safety for Kids, and over 20 volunteers.
Students rotated through eight sessions throughout the
day. Donna Seehusen, Ag in the class room instructor, taught
Gate to Plate. This session taught the children how raw food
products end up on their dinner table. The example that was
used was an apple to apple sauce, and the process that it takes
to get from the farmer, to the factory, to the grocery store,
to the consumer. GPS in agriculture production was taught
by ISU Extension & Outreach Youth Program Specialist
Carol Ehlers. The children had hands on experience using
a GPS hand held system. Pocahontas County Conservation
presented on Water Quality and Bees. Mr. Meyer’s and Mrs.
Jarvis’ May Term Class taught livestock production with
the help of Virgil Behrendsen’s goats, Jerry Weiss’s horse,
and Jason McCartan’s assistance. Becca Johnson, Farm
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Thank you, beef producers! Mr. Meyer, Jebb Winegarden, Sam
Brinkman, and Matt Aden get the grill ready for the hamburgers.
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Safety for Kids, taught the students the
importance of agriculture chemicals
and the importance of staying safe
around household, yard and agriculture
chemicals. Volunteers Deb Ekstrand
and Jeannie Elbert showed the many
ways in which corn and soybeans
are used. Gamesa Wind Energy had
a display on the different tools and
equipment that is used to keep the wind
turbines going. The students had the
opportunity to use their two-way radios,
try on their welding suits and see how
the turbines operate and are kept in
good repair.
A delicious beef burger meal was
provided to all the students and
volunteers by the support of Pocahontas
County Cattlemen.
Carol Ehlers, ISUEO Youth Program Specialist
instructs students on the hand held GPS.
Corinne Peterson, Pocahontas County
Conservation demonstrates on how water
quality is everyone’s responsibility whether you
live in town or on a farm.
Virgil Behrendsen is showing his goat as
the children got a chance to hand feed the
kids.
Mr. Welander explains the bee colony to a
group – background students got to sample
honey.
Harnessing up with the wind energy.
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School News
Laurens-Marathon
Class of 2013
Commencement Exercises on
Sunday, May 19, 2013 at 2:00 p.m.
Laurens-Marathon High School
Class Motto: “Take pride in how far you’ve
come, and have faith in how far you will go”.
Class Song: “Hall of Fame” by The Script
Class Flower: Blue Tipped Yellow Rose
Class Colors: Royal Blue and Gold
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School News
Ashley Nicole Reese, daughter of
Darren Reese and Janice Nitch.
Iowa Central Community College
Benjamin William Fuchs, son of
Don & Nancy Fuchs.
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UNI
Benjamin Lee Aschenbrenner, son of
Jason & Keri Aschenbrenner.
Caitlyn Nicole Heuton, daughter of
Gary & Traci Heuton.
UNI
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School News
Cameron Jeffery Graff, son of
Jake & Angie Graff.
Kirkwood Community College
Carly Ray Lampe, daughter of
Mick & Kris Lampe.
Iowa Central Community College
Christina Lynn Mowry, daughter of
Belinda Mowry and Shayne Lawman. Ciri Renee Gunnarson, daughter of
Terry & Tracey Gunnarson.
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Iowa Western Community College
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School News
Collin Lee Lind, son of
Steven & Karen Lind.
AIB College of Business
Devon Taylor Bringleson, son of
Frank & Sue Bringleson
Iowa Central Community College
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Danielle Ann Mahoney, daughter of
Melissa Redding & Richard Mahoney.
Iowa Lakes Community College
Jacob William Simpson, son of
Terry & Karen Simpson.
Iowa Lakes Community College
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School News
Justin Lee DaSilva, son of
Jose DaSilva and Stephanie DaSilva.
Iowa Central Community College
Kristen Kay Alstott, daughter of
Dave & Carolyn Alstott.
Simpson College
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Kaitlyn Ann Pinney, daughter of
Randy & Michele Pinney.
Iowa State University
Kylie Jo Sundblad, daughter of
Mick & Jill Sundblad.
SDSU
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School News
Matthew Alan Cleveland, son of
Chad & Brenda Cleveland.
Iowa State University
Valedictorian
Nicole Alexis Reese, daughter of
Kent & Teresa Reese.
Iowa Lakes Community College
Priscilla Marie Hughes, daughter of
Carrie & Matthew Dentlinger.
Iowa State University
Seth Benjamin Hersom, son of
Lars & Elizabeth Hersom.
UNI
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School News
Tyler Dean Stockwell, son of
Troy & Joyce Stockwell.
Iowa Central Community College
William Robert Cleveland, son of
Chad & Brenda Cleveland.
Drake University
Salutatorian
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Kevin Allen Chindlund, son of
Ann Chindlund & the late Troy
Chindlund.
Rebecca Ann Hubbard, daughter of
Susan & David Hubbard.
UNI
Zachary Lane Marsh, son of
Shannon Marsh and Troy Marsh.
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Alexander Leo Jordan, son of
Michael & Christi Jordan.
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School News
Local Scholarships
Class of 2013
Rebecca Hubbard - Dwight and Leota Oleson Scholarship, Jensen Scholarship
University of Northern Iowa
Priscilla Hughes - Blomgren Scholarship, Jensen Scholarship
Iowa State University
Ciri Gunnarson - Laurens-Marathon Education Association Scholarship, Joe & Maxine Halterman
Scholarship, Y-Teens Scholarship, Everett J. and Virginia M. Kees Opportunity Award
Iowa Western Community College
Ashley Reese - Doris E. Siddall Scholarship, Area 5 Counselor’s Choice Scholarship
Iowa Central Community College
Kylie Sundblad - Daniel G. Younggreen Family Award, Helen Grossnickle Scholarship, Rachel E. Whitfield
Scholarship
South Dakota State University
Carly Lampe - Craig Allen Long Memorial Scholarship, Laurens State Bank Scholarship, Dr. J.H. Hovenden
Scholarship, Y-Teens Scholarship
Honor Student Plaque
Iowa Central Community College
Devon Bringleson - Laurens State Bank Scholarship, Jensen Scholarship
Iowa Central Community College
William Cleveland - Max and Helen Grossnickle Scholarship, Laurens Kiwanis Club Scholarship, Blomgren
Scholarship, Alan Petersen Science Scholarship, After Prom Alcohol-Free Scholarship, Ray (Pat) and Maxine
Wright Scholarship
Salutatorian, Honor Student Plaque
Drake University
Matthew Cleveland - M.J. Millward Scholarship, Harold V. Ryon Scholarship, Laurens Kiwanis Club
Scholarship, Blomgren Scholarship, Alan Peterson Science Scholarship
Valedictorian, Honor Student Plaque
Iowa State University
Justin DaSilva - Booster Club Scholarship, Joseph C. Thoma Scholarship
Honor Student Plaque
Iowa Central Community College
Collin Lind - Harold and Marie Halder Scholarship, Doug DeYoung Kiwanis Scholarship, Booster Club
Scholarship, Mary Watkins Gilchrist and Fred C. Gilchrist Jr. Scholarship
Honor Student Plaque
AIB College of Business
Nicole Reese - Laurens Kiwanis Club Scholarship, Booster Club Scholarship
Iowa Lakes Community College
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School News
Kristen Alstott - Hoffman Family Memorial Scholarship, Raymond E. Nonneman Scholarship, H.M. “Jack”
and Florence Hawley Pohlman Scholarship, Mr. B’s Memorial Scholarship, Sernett Family Scholarship, YTeens Scholarship, American Citizenship Award
Honor Student Plaque
Simpson College
Kaitlyn Pinney - After Prom Alcohol-Free Scholarship, Booster Club Scholarship, The Gale and Bessie
Peterson “Helping Hand” Award
Iowa State University
Caitlyn Heuton - Byron H. and Ivalee Aschenbrenner Scholarship, Deborah Newgard Memorial Scholarship,
Booster Club Scholarship, Winogene Hovenden Hunt Scholarship
Honor Student Plaque
University of Northern Iowa
Seth Hersom - Daniel G. Younggreen Family Award, Ledgard B. Hakes and Frances Gilchrist Hakes
Scholarship, Ludwig Scholarship
Honor Student Plaque
University of Northern Iowa
Cameron Graff - Mr. B’s Memorial Scholarship, LaDonna DeYoung Scholarship, Doug Sangwin Memorial
Scholarship
Kirkwood Community College
Ben Fuchs - Douglas L DeYoung Scholarship, Danny R. Svuba Scholarship, Booster Club Scholarship
University of Northern Iowa
Tyler Stockwell - Byron H & Ivalee Aschenbrenner Scholarship
Iowa Central Community College
Jake Simpson - Harvey Baker Kiwanis Scholarship, Bunny Forsythe Memorial Scholarship
Honor Student Plaque
Iowa Lakes Community College
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