November 6th Edition

The Paper
Vol. 7
Our Town, Our Paper!
No. 32
www.thepapernow.com
Laur ens, Iowa
November 6, 2013
Local News
L-M 2013
Veteran's Day
Program
This year the Laurens-Marathon
Community will celebrate
Veteran's Day with a focus
on Military Music. We are
pleased to have National Guard
First Sergeant Don Samuelson
as our guest speaker. First
Sergeant Samuelson is a former
Commander of the 34th Army
Band. We are pleased and excited
to have him as our guest speaker.
Everyone is invited to attend.
The program will be Monday,
November 11, and it starts at
10:00 A.M. in the LaurensMarathon School old gym. The
Laurens-Marathon band and vocal
will also participate.
DONALD E. SAMUELSON,
ENLISTED BANDLEADER
First Sergeant Samuelson was born
and raised in Fairfield, Iowa, and
graduated from Fairfield High
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School in 1960. Upon graduation
he enlisted in the 34th Division
Band, Iowa National Guard. After
returning from Basic and Advanced
Infantry training at Ft. Leonard
Wood and Ft. Dix, he attended
Parsons College, graduating in
1964 with a Bachelor's degree in
Business Administration. Upon
graduation from college, he
entered the automobile business
and remained in that occupation,
owning his own dealership for
fourteen years, until retirement in
2006. In June of 1964, he married
Jeanne Tracy; they have two
children, Michael and Beth and
one grand daughter; Maggie Bice.
Upon retirement, Don & Jeanne
moved to Ankeny, IA.
The First Sergeant's military
career has taken
him through all the
noncommissioned officers
educational courses (honor
graduate at the Advanced
Course) including
graduating from the United
States Army Sergeants
Major Academy in July 1995.
His career spanned 42 1/2 years
and from 1992 - 1995, he served
as Commander of the 34th Army
Band. During this period, the
Band successfully deployed to
the country of Greece to support
the United States Embassy. He
was appointed First Sergeant of
the 34th Army Band 1997 and
served in that capacity until his
military retirement in 2002.
Since retirement from the
active service, he has been a
member of the Iowa Military
Veterans Band, serving as
secretary from 2006-2013. He
also continues to serve in the
Honor Guard out of Camp
Dodge, Iowa as a bugler at
ceremonial events and funerals.
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Local News
Johnson Attends Ronald Reagan Commemorative Dinner
Connor Johnson attended the Annual Ronald Reagan Commemorative Dinner at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines on
Friday, October 25th.
Pictured from left to right are: Simpson student, Taylor Sharp and some of the Simpson Young Republican members:
Shelby Edwards, Stephanie Turner, Senator Chuck Grassley, Cameron Lunsford, Connor Johnson, and Cody Parmley.
Connor Johnson is the son of Rod and Anita Johnson of Laurens, and is a 2011 graduate of Laurens-Marathon High
School. Simpson College, located in beautiful Indianola, just south of DesMoines, Iowa, is a four-year liberal arts college,
offering undergraduate courses with over 81 major and minor degrees from which to choose.
Simacek
Recognized for 30
Years of Service
The Pocahontas County Home
Care Aide Agency recognizes Kathy
Simacek for her 30 years of service
as a home care aide for the agency.
Pictured from left to right are: Kathy
Simacek, HCA and Jill Conlin,
Director.
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Local News
Ava Long Attends Oakland
Raiders-Pittsburg Steelers
Game
Ava M. Long and her grandfather Emmit Pfost attended
the Oakland Raiders/Pittsburgh Steelers NFL football game
recently.
Ava received the royal treatment from the Raiders. They
received tickets to be on the playing field before the game.
Ava received an NFL football from Sebastian Janikowski,
friend of her father and Raiders kicker for the past 14 years.
Rich Gannon, former Raiders quarterback who now works
for the NFL, invited Ava to the NFL radio booth.
Ava’s father, Craig Long, worked for the Oakland Raiders
for 8 years as Public Relations Manager. They had excellent
seats as they were in the Raiders section with the coaches and
players’ wives and friends.
The Oakland Raiders beat the Steelers 21-18! Ava was
amazed at all the cars and people at the game. She had a
wonderful time.
Pictured L to R: Rich Gannon (former Raiders Quarterback), Ava Long (Craig
Long’s oldest daughter) and Ava's grandfather, Emmit Pfost.
Students Participate in College Application Day
The Laurens-Marathon College Application Day was a success for our Seniors
who are planning on attending a post-secondary institution after they graduate.
We had over 20 college applications completed on Tuesday by our Senior class.
Some students had already completed applications and just made requests to
have transcripts sent to the schools that they applied to. We appreciated the
help from Ryan, an admissions representative from Iowa Central, who spent
the morning helping students complete applications, as well as the many local
colleges who donated prizes for our students. We are hoping this will become
an annual event for our seniors, and to continue building relationships with
local colleges and businesses.
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Local News & Advertising
Girl’s Night
Out!
VENDORS:
Ɣ Scentsy
Ɣ Cookie Lee
Ɣ It Works
Ɣ Thirty-One
Ɣ Origami Owl
Ɣ Tastefully Simple
Ɣ Pampered Chef
Ɣ Signature/
Homestyle
Ɣ Tupperware
Ɣ Avon
Ɣ Silpada
Ɣ Designer Denim
4 You!
Ɣ Simply Heaven
Ɣ Believe Salon &
Boutique
Ɣ Scarves by Barb
Ɣ Bottoms-Up by
Deb
Plus:
Ɣ Bake Sale by
Hospital Staff
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Pocahontas Hospital
Conference Center
Thursday, November 14
4:00 — 7:00 p.m.
Jewelry, bags, cooking equipment, storage containers, homemade rosaries,
bracelets, clothing, home décor, perfumes, dips, scarves and many, many
more items to shop for.
Sponsored by Pocahontas Hospital
“FUN”draising Committee
Contact Connie @ 712-335-3501
with questions.
L-M Jr. Class
Prom Schwan’s
Fundraiser
Schwan’s Home Delivery offers over
350 high quality delicious foods,
flash-frozen at the peak of freshness
and conveniently delivered to your
door. Through Schwans-Cares.com,
you can order from Schwan’s Home
Delivery and help our organization
meet its fundraising goals. When
you order between October 31,
2013, and December 1, 2013,
20% of your total purchase will be
donated to our organization. Help
support the fundraising efforts of the
Laurens-Marathon Jr. Class Prom.
Orders can be placed by calling
1-855-870-7208. Provide Campaign
ID: 2562 and Fundraising ID: 4710.
Orders can also be placed on-line.
Here’s how it works:
1. Visit Schwans-Cares.com
2. On the home page, Click on
“Find a Campaign”
3. Enter Campaign ID: 2562
4. Click on the “Fundrasiers” tab
on the top
5. Find the name: Christy Ehn
6. Click the “Support Now” button
7. Shop!
8. Your order will be delivered to
your door! If you are not home, it
will be left in a freezer bag.
Thank you for supporting the
Laurens-Marathon Junior Prom!
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At the Library
Halloween
Magician at the
Library!
Approximately 137 well costumed
people enjoyed the Magic of Larry
Dunbar at the Laurens Public Library
on Halloween night. This is the
tenth year he has totally enchanted
our patrons as he does tricks ranging
from card tricks to sawing a girl in
half!
At the Library
with Glenda Mulder
November 6, 2013
When magician Larry Dunbar arrived at the Library the other night, he informed me that this was the 10th year in a
row that he had been here for Halloween. Time flies! I’m pleased to report that attendance was amazing yet again – our best
count is 137 (you know how hard it is to get a count on those little monsters?) The kids were totally enthralled as they tried
to figure out just how he was doing all those things! As he was packing up his bags of tricks, I asked him to please put us on
his calendar for next year so we can continue this great tradition.
Jean Kyle enjoyed reading Christian fiction books, so when we got some memorials for her, we completed our Karen
Kingsbury collection in her memory. Donors to this collection are Ron & Pat Harms, Jeanette Korrect, Deb Hertz, The
Stitchers and the Kyle family. In addition to those, we also received the following novels: Winners by Danielle Steel (CD
Book too!), Accused by Lisa Scottoline, A Nantucket Christmas by Nancy Thayer (our resident Christmas book fanatic says
this is one of the best ones she’s read this year!) and Candlelight Christmas by Susan Wiggs. In nonfiction we received The
Pioneer Woman Cooks : a year of holidays : 140 step-by-step recipes for simple, scrumptious celebrations by Ree Drummond and
The Four Doors : a guide to joy, freedom, and a meaningful life by Richard Paul Evans
We’ll be closed all day Monday in honor of Veterans Day, so stop and pick up enough to get you through.
COMING ATTRACTIONS
November 11 - CLOSED for Veteran’s Day
November 14 - evening Pocahontas County Library Meeting at LPL
November 18 - 10 am Tot Time
7 pm - Writers Free for All
November 19 - 10 am Play Group
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Announcements & Advertising
Local & School
Calendar
Nov. 7 - Parent-Teacher Conferences
from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.; Classes will
dismiss at 1:30 p.m.
Nov. 8 - No school.
Nov. 11 - Veterans Day Program
at 10:00 a.m. in the Old Gym;
Laurens-Marathon School Board of
Education will meet at 5:30 p.m.
Doc Hodges to
Celebrate 90th
Birthday!
Doc Hodges will be celebrating
his 90th birthday on Saturday,
November 9th. Join him at
Laurens Golf & Country Club on
Saturday from 1-4 p.m. A light
lunch will be served. No gifts,
please!
Nov. 13 - Professional Development
from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m.-Classes
begin at 10:20 a.m.; no breakfast
served; Masonic Lodge Teacher
Appreciation Dinner at 6:30 p.m.
Laurens Women's
Club to Meet
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The Laurens Women’s Club will
meet on Friday, November 8 at
1:30 p.m. at the Homestead
Cooperative of
Laurens. Jackie
Stelter will present
the program about
“Predicting the Future
– Superstitions &
Folklore”. Joyce Rigby
will give “A Moment in
History”. Members of
the serving committee
include Bertha Olson
and Grace Hertz.
The Hostess for the
meeting will be Jan
Grossnickle.
Announcements
The Thursday night special at
Laurens Golf & Country Club for
Thursday, Nov. 7 will be spaghetti
with salad and garlic toast or
breaded tenderloin sandwich with
salad. Public Welcome!
GARAGE SALE!!! Out with the
old and in with the new!! Laurens
Care Center is having a garage sale
Saturday, November 16th from
10 a.m.-12 p.m. We have everything
from Books, dressers, file cabinets
etc.. All proceeds will go towards
purchasing new furniture for the
residents rooms!
Laurens Retail Trade Christmas
Open House Spectacular!
Thursday, November 14th from
noon-8 P.M. Appetizers, entrees,
or desserts offered at participating
locations. Your go-to small town for
all your shopping needs. Find details
on www.laurensretail.com (or like us
on facebook!)
SALVAGE SISTERS INVITE YOU
to "like us on facebook" https://
www.facebook.com/pages/
Salvage-Sisters JINGLE & JUNK
OCCASIONAL SALE THREE
DAYS ONLY! Nov 7, 8, 9th Thurs
4-7, Fr 10-7, & Sat 10-3 126 S. 3rd
Street, Downtown Laurens.
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Announcements & Advertising
Blood Pressure
Checks Are Back!!
Laurens Care Center would like to
announce starting November 8 from
9 a.m.-10 a.m. we will be having
community coffee and blood pressure
checks every Friday in the activity
room. We will also be providing
coffee and cinnamon rolls! Come out
join us!!
Larens Care
Center Apple
Cider & Cookie
Gathering
Laurens Care Center would like to
invite the community for an Autumn
apple cider and cookie gathering.
Come join us from 4 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
on Thursday, November 14th!
Please join us November 23 from 5 p.m. – 11 p.m. at
the Laurens Country Club to celebrate Ed Benz’s 90th
Birthday! There will be a program starting at 6:30pm with
the Kevin Lind Band playing from 7-11 p.m. Please share
a memory and/or photo(s) of Ed to include in a memory
album. You can email your memory to EdBenz90@gmail.
com. If you are not able to attend Ed’s party, please mail
Ed a birthday card (his actual bday is on Xmas Day) to:
309 E. Garfield, Laurens, IA 50554. Please, No Gifts!
I know health insurance.
{ You should feel better already! }
Jesse Newgard
FARM BUREAU AGENT
100 East Elm Ave.
Pocahontas, IA 50574
712-335-4818
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Iowa is an Independent Licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. H2C-ML-1 (4-12) FB-14-P-10
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Annoucements & Advertising
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.
Holiday Mini Photo Session Fundraiser
Just in time for Christmas! Perfect for Christmas Cards or Gifts!
November 23rd
At Kids Korner
403 W Main Street
For only $50 you will receive a 30 Minute Photo Session with a
minimum of 5-10 edited photos on a CD and Full Photo Print Release
Limited Space Available
To reserve your session contact Michelle at Kids Korner (712) 841-5437
or kkorner@longlines.com by November 20, 2013.
There is a $15.00 non-refundable deposit required to book your session.
To add to the fun we will also be offering Christmas Ornament Painting!! For $10
per ornament you and your children can paint an ornament from Cool Catz Pottery Studio.
It is not required to participate in the photo session to enjoy ornament painting .
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Local News & Advertising
Oehlertz on Relay Team
Headed to State
L-M Sophomore, Destini Oehlertz is one of four girls on
the Storm Lake Girls Swim Team 200 Medley Relay team
that has advanced to the State Swim Meet.
The Regional Swim Meet was held on Saturday,
November 2 in Fort Dodge where the 200 medley relay
team qualified with a time of 1:57.1 earning them 5th
place, qualifying 24th to a trip to the state meet. The
State meet will be held on Saturday, November 9th at
Marshalltown.
Picture left to right is the 200 medley team: Marie
Hardt, Joy Bral, Destini Oehlertz and Keely Soelner.
L-M Sophomore Maili Todd, will also join the girls as
an alternate for the medley team.
November OutpaƟent Clinic Schedule
Cardiology
Iowa Heart - Nov. 5
First & Third Thursday
Call: (800) 515-6279
Iowa Heart Ultra Sound
November 5 & 19
Mental Health
Chris Carr
November 7, 11, 18 & 25
Every Monday
Call: (712) 299-2210
Oncology
Dr. Bela - Nov. 4
Make Appt. w/ Peg Sones
Call: (712) 335-5232
NW IA Bone, Joint
& Sports Surgeons
Dr. Hamann
November 14 & 21
Call: (800) 248-4049
Pulmonology
Dr. Meyer
November 6
Usually on a Tuesday
Call: (800) 622-8317
Podiatry
Dr. Dayton
November 14
Most Wednesdays
Call: (800) 622-8317
Berryhill Mental Health
November 7 & 13
Call: (800) 482-3805
Ear, Nose, Throat & Neck
Dr. Jorgensen
November 14
Orthopedics
Dr. Purudappa
November 4 & 18
Call: (515) 574-8333
Dermatology
Dr. Green & KaƟe Blomgren
November 5 & 11
Call: (800) 622-8317
Urology
Dr. Christ, Bobbi Honkomp
November 4 & 18
Usually 3rd Monday
Call: (712) 262-6214
Diabetes Center
November 5, 12, 19 & 26
Every Tuesday
Call: (515) 574-6350
NW IA Surgeons
WEEKLY
Call: (712) 262-6320
PlasƟc Surgery
Dr. VerSteeg
November 7, 14 & 21
Make appt. with Erin Peterson
@ (712) 335-5206
OBGYN/Surgeon
Dr. Wilson - Next Clinic in Dec.
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
November 15
Call: (712) 332-6001
FREE transportaƟon to and from Pocahontas Hospital, Pocahontas &
Laurens Unity Point Clinics. Call the Pocahontas Transit Bus @ 335-3704.
Pocahontas Community Hospital
606 NW 7th St., Pocahontas, IA 50574
(712) 335-3501
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Honoring Those
Who Served
Veterans Day
November 11, 2013
We will be closed Monday, November 11th
in honor of Veterans Day.
Laurens State Bank
Hours: Monday-Thursday: 8:30-3
Friday: 8:30-4; Saturday: Drive-up Only ~ 9-12
Other LocaƟons:
Emmetsburg: 2407 Main St., (712) 852-2001
Mallard: 602 Inman, (712) 425-3436
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Local News
Memory Lane receives a new handicapped drinking
fountain generously donated by John, Peggy, Ryan, Parker,
and Spencer Sones.
A lot of muscle was needed to pick up the drinking
fountain and install it on the base. Tim Fischer, Dave
Evans, Jr., Rick Woodley, Thaine Hopkins, and Dean
Oleson are shown after getting the job done.
Tim Fischer and Eric Zierman prepare the base for the
new drinking fountain in Memory Lane.
Kelly Gordon, of Written in Stone and Glass, engraves the
latest bricks in Memory Lane.
These are just some of the more than
500 bricks already engraved in the
path. If you would like to include a
brick honoring and/or memorializing a
loved one, recognizing a business, class,
event, family members, etc., call Peggy
Milton, 841-4645.
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Laurens, IA 50554
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Laurens, IA 50554
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Wednesday, November 6, 2013
5:00 PM ~ Worship & Music Mtg.
7:00 PM ~ Hand Bell Rehearsal
Sunday, November 10, 2013
9:00 AM ~ Confirmation Class
9:15 AM ~ Coffee Fellowship
9:00-10:15 AM ~ Sunday School
9:30-10:00 AM ~ Adult SS
10:30 AM ~ Worship
6:00-8:00 AM ~ Laurens Area Youth Group
(Jr. High) at New Hope Baptist Church
Monday, November 11, 2013
7:00 PM ~ Hand Bell Rehearsal
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
10-11 AM ~ Coffee w/Pastor Jerry
This Week at
Laurens United
Methodist Church
Wed., Nov. 6th
Book Club @ 10 a.m.(Wesley Rm)
Confirmation Class @ 5:30 p.m.
Hands of Hope Puppet Troop @ 7 p.m.
Thurs., Nov. 7th
UMW Ex. Brd. meeting @ 1 p.m.
UMW General meeting @ 2 p.m.
Fri., Nov. 8th
Men’s Bible Study @ 7 a.m.
Sun., Nov. 10th
Sunday School @ 9:10 a.m.
Fellowship @ 9:30 a.m.
Worship @ 10:30 a.m. - Hands of Hope
Puppet perform
Missions Dinner-Baked Potato Bar following
worship
Laurens Community Youth Group (Jr. High
only) meet from 6-8 pm at Hope Street
Baptist Church
Mon., Nov. 11th
Veteran’s Day
Girl Scouts Troop 241 meet from 4-5 p.m.
Wednesday, November 13, 2013
5:15 PM ~ Christian Ed./Youth Mtg.
Worship, Love, Accept~Together
in Christ’s Name
This Week at First
Christian Church
Wednesday, Nov. 6
6:00 p.m. - Mid-week Bible Study
7:00 p.m. - Mission Council
Thursday, Nov. 7
2 :00 p.m. - CWF - Hostess: Sue Stockwell
7:00 p.m. AA Meeting
Sunday, Nov. 10
9:30 a.m. - Sunday School
9:30 a.m. - Elder’s Meeting
10:30 a.m. - Worship
10:30 a.m. - Children’s Church
Tuesday, Nov. 12
11:30 a.m. - Ladies Lunch at Pizza Ranch
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Obituaries
Services Held
Recently for Stacey
Lane Bailey
Stacey Lane Bailey,
34, of Des Moines
died on Friday,
October 25, 2013,
of complications
of breast cancer. A
memorial visitation
was held from 5 p.m.
to 8 p.m. on Monday,
October 28 at Iles
Dunn's Chapel.
Memorial services
were held at 1 p.m.
on Tuesday, October 29 at Iles
Dunn's Chapel followed by burial
of her urn at Sunset Memorial
Gardens Cemetery.
Stacey was born March 1,
1979 in Des Moines. She was a
graduate of Lincoln High School
and William Penn University.
She worked as an Associate
Buyer for Carson Pirie Scott in
Milwaukee, WI before returning
to Des Moines to be near family
and work as Assistant Manager
for The Limited. Stacey loved her
work and remained a hardworking
employee even throughout her
illness. When not working,
she enjoyed scuba diving and
maintaining close relationships
with her family and friends. She
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was a strong woman who never
complained as she struggled with
cancer. She will be remembered
as a loving wife,
daughter, sister,
aunt and friend.
Survivors
include her
husband of three
years, Matt Bailey
of Des Moines;
father, Ralph
(Katie) Lane,
Jr. of Altoona;
mother, Cindy
(Mark) Chappelle
of Des Moines;
sister, Tami (Brad)
Goldman of Des
Moines and their
children, Sam and Kate; and
grandparents, Marion and Edna
Coughennower. Stacey was the
daughter-in-law of Lee & Pat
Bailey.
She was preceded in death by
her grandparents, Ralph and Pat
Lane, Sr.
Memorial contributions may
be directed to the John Stoddard
Cancer Center Compassion Fund
to support families in financial
need.
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Extension News
Commercial Ag Weed, Insect, Plant Disease Course Set
Pocahontas County will offer the Commercial Ag Weed, Insect and Plant Disease Management Continuing Instructional
Course (CIC) for commercial pesticide applicators Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2013. The program will be shown at locations
across Iowa through the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Pest Management and the Environment (PME)
program.
Registration begins at 8:30 a.m., and the course runs from 9 to 11:30 a.m. The registration fee is $35 on or before
November 6 and $45 after Nov. 6. To register, contact Dianne Dirks at the ISU Extension and Outreach office in
Pocahontas County by phoning 712-335-3103 or email dianned@iastate.edu.
The course will provide continuing instructional credit for commercial pesticide applicators certified in categories 1A,
1B, 1C and 10. Some of the topics to be covered include pesticide handling; personal protective equipment; pests, pest
management and pesticides; and pesticide stewardship.
Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) Continuing Education Units (CEUs) in Pest Management will be offered at this program.
Any interested participant should bring his or her CCA number.
Additional information and registration forms for this and other courses offered by the PME program can be accessed at
www.extension.iastate.edu/PME/ComAp.html.
Iowa 4-H New Volunteer Training
New 4-H Volunteers supporting Iowa 4-H’ers and their families are being supported with training and tools in a two part
Orientation scheduled for the evenings of Tuesday, December 10, 2013 and February 11, 2014. Their ‘Tool Kit’ will
provide club resources to: • help their families, • work with youth, • learn new skills, • help the community, • meet and get
to know people in the community, • develop leadership skills, • use personal skills and knowledge, and • learn more about
community efforts and activities.
One of the things that distinguishes 4-H from other programs and makes us strong is the role of volunteers. All 4-H
clubs must have adult leadership. Volunteers have been an integral part of the success of 4-H since the 1920’s. Adult 4-H
volunteers serve as club leaders, project leaders, camp counselors, etc. Some
volunteers work directly with youth and others serve as trainers and mentors.
All 4-H volunteers have the opportunity to make a significant contribution to
positive youth development.
State 4-H New Volunteer Training is designed for new 4-H Volunteers
committing to a long term experience working with 4-H youth as club, project,
Clover Kids leaders. Volunteers committing to these roles are required to attend
a state supported new volunteer training within their first 12 months of being
screened and approved as a 4-H Volunteer.
Region 6 (Buena Vista, Cherokee, Pocahontas, Calhoun, Sac and Ida counties)
training will be held in Storm Lake at the Buena Vista County Extension Office
as follows: Part 1- December 10th 6pm – 9pm and Part 2- February 11th 6pm –
9pm
Link to registration form: http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/page/trainingregistration-new-volunteers-fall-2012-winter-2013
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4-H Awards Day
All 4-H’ers and their families are
invited to the awards day that will be
held Sunday, November 10 at 2 p.m.
at the Rialto Theatre in Pocahontas.
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Yard and Garden: Dealing with Fallen
Leaves
At this time of year homeowners clearly understand why another term for
“autumn” is “fall.” With the slightest breeze, shade and ornamental trees send
a shower of leaves to carpet the lawn, drive and sidewalk. Horticulturists with
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach answer homeowners’ questions
as they decide how to deal with fallen leaves. To have additional questions
answered, contact Hortline at hortline@iastate.edu or call 515-294-3801.
Do I need to remove the leaves on my lawn? Turfgrass plants use sunlight,
water and nutrients to manufacture food. In fall, lawn areas beneath large trees
are often completely covered with leaves. The leaf debris prevents the turfgrass
plants from manufacturing and storing food prior to winter. A thick layer of
leaves (little or no grass is visible) will need to be raked up and removed. It’s
possible to deal with a thin layer of leaves (areas of grass are clearly visible) by
chopping them up with a mulching mower. Small quantities of shredded leaves
will filter down into the grass canopy rather than rest on the grass surface.
How can I accelerate the decomposition of leaves in my compost pile?
Leaves contain high levels of carbon and small amounts of nitrogen. The
microbes that decompose leaves and other types of organic matter require
nitrogen for their own metabolism and growth. A compost pile composed
mainly of leaves decomposes slowly because the leaves don’t contain adequate
levels of nitrogen for the microbes.
To promote decomposition, mix leaves with grass clippings or other materials
high in nitrogen. If possible, shred the leaves prior to composting. The smaller
the size of the material, the faster it will decompose.
Construct the compost pile in layers. Each 6- to 8-inch-layer of plant
material should be topped with 1 inch of soil or compost. A small amount of
an all-purpose garden fertilizer, such as 10-10-10, can also be added to supply
nitrogen to the microbes. Continue to build the compost pile in layers until it is
3 to 5 feet high.
Finally, water the pile regularly and turn it about once every two weeks.
Can leaves be used as a mulch? Shredded or composted leaves are an
excellent mulch for vegetable gardens, raspberry plantings, perennial flower beds
and around trees and shrubs. While the leaves of some trees, such as oak, are
acidic, they can be safely used in the yard and garden. An oak leaf mulch has
little effect on soil pH.
Leaves are a poor winter mulch for strawberries and herbaceous perennials.
Plants covered by leaves over the winter months may be damaged due to excess
moisture trapped under the leaves. Clean, weed-free wheat, oat or soybean straw
is an excellent winter mulch for strawberries and perennials.
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School News
HONOR ROLL
LAURENS-MARATHON MIDDLE SCHOOL
FIRST QUARTER
2013 - 2014
To qualify for the Honor Roll, a student must maintain a "B" average in the core
academic subject areas, with no D’s or F’s on his/her Report Card in any subject. To be
listed on the "A" Honor Roll, a student must earn an “A” or “A-“ in ALL classes/subjects
taken.
6th
George Carranza
Delaney Ehn*
Connor Hiatt
Jade Mielke
Riley Oxenrider
Ethan Runneberg
Mia Shannon
Kallyn Stumbo*
Kennedy Tate
Katy Unger
Tyler Vick*
Jayvon Weiland
Kylie Wienhold
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Ellie Boeve
Brooke Bouska
Siera Brazel*
Mackenzie Brown
Brandon DeSimpelaere
Kylea Fehr *
Michael Gore
Allison Graff
Sydney Harrold
Derek Litwiller
Victoria Reese
Jadelyn Richardson
Samuel Smith
8th
Chase Boeve
Dawson Boughey
Weston Brazel
Bradley Butler
Braden Ehn
Mikenzy Fansega
Dylan Gerdes
Asya Martinez
Hunter Storms
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City Council Minutes
October 21, 2013
The Utility Board of Trustees of Laurens, Iowa met in regular session at the Municipal Building, 272 N.
Third Street, Laurens, Iowa, at 5:30 p.m. on the above date. Present were Trustees Richard Main, Ben
Storms and Jerry Runneberg. Also present was General Manager Chad Cleveland.
The agenda for the October 21, 2013 meeting stands approved as presented.
The Board of Trustees and General Manager did a tour of the Electric and Communications facilities.
No specific action was taken.
The minutes of the September 18, 2013 meeting stand approved as presented.
Motion by Trustee Storms and seconded by Trustee Runneberg to approve the list of bills for
September 2013 in the amount of $608,938.25. Ayes: All. Nays: None. Motion carried.
AFLAC
Ahlers & Cooney P.C.
Alliant Energy
Allied National
Aramark
Avesis Third Party Administrators
BBC America
Becker, Linda
Big 10 Network
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Buena Vista County Treasurer
Buena Vista Stationery
Century Business Products
Century Link
Century Link
Clay County Treasurer
Consortia Consulting
Dearborn National Life Insurance Company
Department of Energy
DGR Engineering
Discovery Communications
Echo Group
EFACEC – Advanced Control Systems
Employee Benefit Systems
Employee Benefit Systems
ESPN
First Cooperative Association
Fox Sports North
Grundman-Hicks
HUB Television Networks, Inc.
ICMA Retirement
IPERS
Integrated Broadband Services
Internal Revenue Service
Iowa Network Services
Iowa One Call
Treasurer, State of Iowa
Treasurer, State of Iowa
Iowa Utilities Board
Laurens, City of
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Insurance premiums
Legal fees
Natural gas bill
Insurance premiums
Floor mats
Insurance premiums
Programming fees
Meeting expense
Programming fees
Insurance premiums
Property taxes
Supplies
Supplies
Directory listings
Transport fees
Property taxes
Consulting fees
Insurance premiums
WAPA energy bill
Generation project
Programming fees
Supplies
Quarterly service contract
Insurance administration
Self-Funding
ESPN3.com
Supplies
Programming fees
Generation project
Programming fees
Employee contribution
IPERS withholding
Modem provisioning
Federal/FICA taxes
Communication services
Locates
Withholding tax
Sales tax
Assessments
September billing
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
246.78
177.00
191.62
245.92
179.24
93.76
22.44
72.38
620.54
4,737.22
404.00
166.02
124.01
44.59
674.75
209.00
750.00
132.30
48,725.77
3,080.50
40.64
1,980.93
1,256.10
120.00
645.01
62.25
82.29
1,542.61
3,101.51
10.16
1,200.00
4,462.82
528.75
9,640.53
189.64
14.40
1,366.00
7,523.00
2,449.00
81,568.44
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Laurens, City of
Laurens Food Pride
Laurens House of Print
Laurens Municipal Utilities
Laurens Municipal Utilities
Laurens Municipal Power & Communications
Laurens Plumbing/Hwy 10 Hardware
Laurens Sun
Long Lines
Long Lines
Long Lines
Mid American Energy
Music Choice
NAPA Auto Parts
National Cable Television Cooperative
North Iowa Municipal Electric Cooperative Assn.
Northwest Communications
OWN
Payroll
Plymouth County Treasurer
Pocahontas County Treasurer
Post Master
Pro Cooperative
RFD TV
Richards, Terry
Richardson’s Service
Rovi Guides
Schmidt, Tom
Siepker Auto Repair
Spencer Municipal Utilities
T.P. Anderson & Company
TV Guide Networks
Verizon Wireless
Webster County Treasurer
Woodbury County Treasurer
Ziegler Power Systems
Cash Contribution
Supplies
Supplies
Conservation/refunds
Utility bill
Communications bill
Supplies
Publications
Communication services
Internet services
Long distance
Neal 4 operations
Programming fees
Supplies
Programming fees
Property taxes
Transport fees
Programming fees
Salaried, hourly & overtime
Property taxes
Property taxes
Postage
Fuel
Programming fees
Refund
Vehicle expense
Programming fees
Meeting expenses
Vehicle expense
Programming/transport fees
Audit services
Programming fees
Wireless service
Property taxes
Property taxes
Generation project
Total
$ 15,000.00
$
34.07
$
147.92
$
301.43
$
61.84
$
229.97
$
200.62
$
333.16
$
2,947.42
$
3,611.00
$
1,481.19
$ 147,000.00
$
91.73
$
64.72
$ 12,956.01
$
671.50
$
722.56
$
21.12
$ 26,255.28
$
110.00
$
7,688.50
$
807.01
$
437.66
$
10.76
$
107.00
$
49.22
$
558.04
$
94.74
$
145.57
$
1,811.01
$
1,750.00
$
565.70
$
861.64
$
599.50
$
3,227.00
$ 199,301.44
$ 608,938.25
The Trustees reviewed the Utility Funds Report. The Board had received rate quotes from Laurens
State Bank and West Iowa Bank. Motion by Trustee Runneberg and seconded by Trustee Storms to
purchase two (2) $100,000.00 CDs from Laurens State Bank. One of the CDs will mature in 7 months
and the other CD will mature in 12 months. Ayes: All. Nays: None. Motion carried.
Discussion was held on the new Generation Plant project. According to the Engineer both GrundmanHicks and HK Scholz still have the punch lists to address as well as providing the engineer with “As
Built Drawings”. Until these items are addressed, the engineer will not start closing out the contracts.
Discussion was held on the first draft of the 2014 budget. No specific action was taken.
There being no further business, on motion and vote, the meeting adjourned at 10:40 p.m.
Richard Main
Chairman, Board of Trustees
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Chad Cleveland
Secretary, Board of Trustees
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