February 27th Edition

The Paper
Our Town, Our Paper!
Laur ens, Iowa
Vol. 6
No. 48
www.thepapernow.com
February 27, 2013
Local News
Congratulations to the LaurensMarathon Individual Speech Team!
The Paper
Celebrates!
Join us at the Saloon March 2!
It’s hard to believe that it has been 5
years since we celebrated the completion
of The Paper’s first year in business, and
it’s even more difficult to understand
how I can possibly be turning 55 in just
a couple of days. And yet, it has been
five years since we hosted a birthday
party at Rumors Pub!
I’d like to invite each and every
one of you to help us celebrate again
this Saturday, March 2nd at The Silver
Dollar Saloon. Once again we’ve got
the Erik Hovey band on tap, providing
original blues throughout the evening.
I have to say that I have really enjoyed
the Silver Dollar Saloon’s weekly live
entertainment and I was very happy that
they jumped on board with our choice
of Erik Hovey for the party. Live blues
in your hometown saloon—that’s a treat!
Looking back on the past five years,
I would have to say that I have been so
very happy with the participation that
we’ve seen from all of you. I wasn’t
so sure, when we first started, that the
idea of user-generated content would
catch on. But it has, and we’re all
enjoying everything that you’ve had to
offer. Everything from articles about
your travels and entertainment to
The Laurens-Marathon Individual Speech Team traveled to Algona on Saturday,
February 23, to participate in the IHSSA District Speech Contest that was held at
Bishop-Garrigan High School. The team had 20 entries, and received 16 Division I
ratings and 4 Division II ratings. Each Division I rating will advance to the State Speech
Contest to be held in Algona, on March 9. The team is coached by Nancy and Ken
Kunickis and assisted by Connie Dallenbach and Judy Boettcher.
Back Row: Rachel Potter, Will Cleveland, Courtney Post, Connie Dallenbach, Brittany Jones,
Tiffani Reese, Nancy Kunickis and Ken Kunickis.
Front Row: Addy Boettcher, Becca Hubbard, Emily Walker, Speech Gnome, Kristen Alstott,
Ciri Gunnarson, and Logan Sampers.
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Join Us!
Please help us celebrate The Paper's
5th year in business and the Publisher,
Rod's 55th birthday!
We are celebrating at the Silver Dollar
Saloon on Saturday, March 2nd.
There will be cake and refreshments
starting at 7 p.m.
Live Blues with The Erick Hovey Band will
begin at 8 p.m. until 12 p.m.
We hope that you will come and join us in
celebrating these two milestones!
See You
March 2 !
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school activities, sports, wine, cooking—you
name it. Right down to Sheldon’s review of
the concession popcorn in the various sports
venues around the conference, The Paper is
always full of interesting articles—thanks to
you! We’ve been very fortunate to have such a
great group of subscribers.
I’d also like to thank Amanda Tendal for all
of the hard work that she puts into each weekly
issue of The Paper. Amanda has been such a
big part of The Paper’s success! And, I should
mention Jean Murray, too—Jean does the final
proofreading each week, and does her best to
make you, our writers/submitters, look your
very best! Ashley Bortscheller also does some
proofreading and, on occasion, helps to publish
in Amanda’s absence. Now and then, Anita will
do the weekly proofread—with the red pen!!
We have a great group working on The Paper
each week and I hope that you appreciate them
as much as I do!
We very much appreciate all of you who
do advertise with us and we hope that your
advertising has been a benefit to your business
or organization. I can’t think of a better place
to advertise locally than in the weekly edition
of The Paper—full color ads, hyperlinks and
over 3,600 subscribers! Thank you to all of our
advertisers!!
Hey, we’ve done our job in holding the line
on the subscription cost—the Paper is just as
free today as it was the day we started!
I haven’t been writing as much for The
Paper as I should. Perhaps that’s a good thing
for some of our readers! I sort of miss writing
something every couple of weeks as I used to,
but the Mayor thing seems to take quite a bit
of my time these days. I guess if someone were
to try to get rid of our stoplights, I’d be ready
to go at it again!
I hope that you will make it a point to stop
by the Saloon on Saturday and join in the
fun. I look forward to seeing you there and
to another great party celebrating The Paper’s
continued success (and my 55th)!
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Local News & Advertising
Students Attend Barbershop Festival
On Tuesday, February 12, thirteen L-M
students went to the Youth In Harmony
Barbershop Festival at Humboldt High
School. Students worked with two
professional barbershop quartets for
the afternoon and then performed that
evening. Additional performers included
the Harmony Brigade Chorus from Fort
Dodge, and the barbershop chorus from
Algona.
The entire festival, including food, was
sponsored by the Fort Dodge Harmony
Brigade.
Students who attended were: Nick
Zurek, Priscilla Hughs, Addison Tate,
Tiffani Reese, Logan Sampers, Hailey
Wiseman, Taylor Kunte, Addy Boettcher,
Courtney Post, Rachel Wood, Ciri
Gunnarson, Kristen Alstott, and Becca Hubbard (not pictured).
help wanted:
Due to a retirement, a position in the maintenance department has
become available at approximately 32+ hrs per week, at Pleasant
View Home in Albert City. The person selected will be responsible
for preventative maintenance, minor repairs, budgeting and supplies
and other duties that may be assigned by the Administrator.
Maintenance person will frequently be called upon to perform duties
involving twisting, bending, crawling, squatting, kneeling, and
crouching. Outside work in both winter and summer will be required.
Back ground check will be required as well as a physical. Stop by
Pleasant View Home office and pickup an application. Applications
will be accepted until Friday, March 8, 2013. For further details,
please contact Beverly Mericle, Administrator, at 712-843-2237.
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World Day of
Prayer Observance
The World Day of Prayer worship
service will be held Friday, March 1
at 2:00 p.m. at the Laurens United
Methodist Church. This local
ecumenical celebration of prayer and
action is sponsored by the women of
the Laurens churches. The theme is
“I Was a Stranger and You Welcomed
Me”. The service was written by the
women of France. Everyone is welcome
to attend the service and join men
and women throughout the world in
prayer and song to support ecumenical
efforts toward justice, peace, healing
and wholeness. The annual offering
supports the work of World Day of
Prayer USA and helps meet the needs
of families around the world who are
victims of many forms of poverty,
violence and injustice.
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Local & School
Calendar
Feb. 28 - Grades PreK-11th LifeTouch
Spring Portraits at 8:30 a.m.; Girls State
Basketball in Des Moines.
Laurens Kiwanis Club Presents...
tom steinkoenig's
"sentimental swing"
10-piece big band
March 1 - Professional Development,
no classes today; JH Wrestling with
Manson/NW Webster at Manson at
4:00 p.m.; 2013 All Iowa Drill Team;
Girls State Basketball in Des Moines;
Boys Sub-State Basketball.
featuring vocalist Bob Fields (Frank Sinatra
sound-alike) and "Silk Stockings” vocal trio
March 2 - 7th & 8th Grade Girls &
Boys L-M Booster Club Basketball
Tournament at Laurens at 8:00 a.m.;
High School Show Choir Festival at
Emmetsburg; District FFA at Sioux
Rapids; Girls State Basketball in Des
Moines; Boys Sub-State Basketball.
Request your favorite songs.
Free dance lessons at 6 p.m. by
Harold Olesen, Instructor.
Dust off your dancing shoes or come to
listen and tap your toes.
March 4 - Boys State Basketball begins
in Des Moines; Laurens City Council
will meet at 5:00 p.m. at City Hall;
Curbside Recycling-be sure to have your
recyclables to the curb early.
March 5 - Middle School Solo/
Ensemble Contest at Laurens at 4:30
p.m.; Boys State Basketball in Des
Moines.
March 6 - SINA Parent Meeting-Dr.
Seuss’ Reading Party from 6:30 to 7:30
p.m.; Boys State Basketball in Des
Moines.
March 11, 2013 from 7 to 9 p.m.
Adults - $7.50 Students - $5, Pre-school & Under - Free
Laurens-Marathon School Old Gym
Help Support Local Community Projects.
For more info, contact Dale Frantz at
(712) 841-2376. Tickets available from any
Kiwanis member or at the door!
March 7 - FFA Ag Appreciation
Breakfast at 6:30 a.m. in the Vo Ag
Shop; FFA Member Auction at 7:30
a.m.; 11th Grade ASVAB Testing from
8:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the Media Center;
Swing Show Dress Rehearsal at 3:30
p.m.; Boys State Basketball in Des
Moines.
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Local News & Advertising
Chad Elliott to
Perform at Fonda
Arts Center
Chad Elliott, a multi-talented
artist, brings his music and his art
to the Fonda Arts Center stage in a
performance Sunday evening,
March 3rd. Joining Chad in his
blend of roots, blues and folk music
is singer, Bonita Crowe, co-owner of
The Grape Vine in Clive. Averaging
well over 100 shows per year, this
Coon Rapids resident is recognized
from coast to coast and north to
south for his award winning original
songs and audience appeal. On
display will be Chad’s art, which
like his music, reflects his earthy
intonations and carry a feeling of
“finding place without placement
and home where no house stands”.
Doubling as a release party for
his latest CD, this is sure to be an
evening to remember. Doors open
at 6:30, with the music starting at
7:00. Donations for this event can
be made at the door. Complimentary
food and drink will be provided
by the Fonda Arts Center, 4th and
Main streets in Fonda. For additional
information call 712-830-3833
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Announcements & Advertising
Mr. & Mrs. Tyler
Schadegg
Erica Teague and Tyler Schadegg, both
of Clare, were married Oct. 20, 2012,
at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church, in
Clare with the reception at the Clare
Community Center.
Parents of the couple are Steve
Teague, Laurens; Lisa Teague, Laurens;
and Cynthia Schadegg, of Fort Dodge.
Matron of honor was Sara Teff, Fort
Dodge. Best man was Chris Fowler,
Farnhamville.
Bridesmaids were Talena Borer,
Humboldt; Sara Kirsch, West Des
Moines; Ariel Alstott, Des Moines; and
Pocahontas Catholic School
Dinner & Auction Fundraiser
Sat., March 9th
Pocahontas Expo
5:00 p.m. Dinner and Social
7:00 p.m. Live Auction
$45
per person
For More Information Contact:
Mike Peterson
712.358.3027
Amanda Allen
712.358.3244
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Sarah Butterfield, Badger. Groomsmen
were Cameron Bristow, Mt. Prospect,
Ill.; Matthew Seehusen, St. Peter, Minn.;
Matthew McCubbin, Fort Dodge; and
Jay Grimes, Ankeny.
Flower girls were Anna and Alayna
Borer, Humboldt. Ring bearers were
Gauge Johnson, Pocahontas; and Heath
Anderson, Waukee.
The bride is a graduate of Iowa
Central Community College. She is an
advertising consultant for Consumer
News, in Fort Dodge.
The groom is also a graduate of Iowa
Central Community College and is
the IT administrator at Community &
Family Resources, in Fort Dodge
Photograph by Kristin Zehner
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$50 for 3 Tickets
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Plus We Are
Giving Away
$100 to
Five Lucky
Peo ple!
Thursday, March 7th
4:30 p.m.- 7:00 p.m.
at Laurens United Methodist Church
Serving Chicken Noodle Soup & Chili,
Pie/Dessert & Drink
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Adults-$5.00
Children 12 & under-$2.50
If you are unable to attend and would like to donate to this event,
please contact the Pocahontas Catholic School at 712.335.3603.
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Sports News
LM Jr. High Wrestlers Traveled to Gilmore City
On February 19, 2013 , the Laurens-Marathon JH Wrestlers traveled to Gilmore City to wrestle in a meet. Schools included in this
meet were Laurens-Marathon, Manson Northwest Webster, Prairie Valley, Pocahontas Area Community, South Central Calhoun,
Southeast Webster/Grand, and Gilmore City-Bradgate/West Bend-Mallard.
The team finished with a record of 6W-6L.
Ricky Unger started the night with a pin, in :51. He wrestled Jordan Marlins of MNW. In his second match, he got pinned by
Colton Klingston in 2:50.
Gunnar Arends had another win-lose meet. In his first match against Clayton Reis of Pocahontas Area, he lost by fall in 2:48. In his
next match, against Brock Bobinet, also of Pocahontas Area he won 12-4.
Jason Wood had two wins this meet. He wrestled Wesley Clausen (SEW), and Garret Bales (SEW), pinning both of them. Jason
pinned Wesley in 1:20 and Garret in :48.
Mike Mahorney wrestled Matt Kopriva of PAC, and lost by fall in 2:40. In Mike's second match he wrestled Creigton Stauffer of
PAC, and lost 4-13.
Brandon Beyer took home a win and a loss. In his first match he wrestled Tristian Troutwine, (SEW) and won by fall 2:34. Next he
wrestled Lee Fishbaugh (SEW) and lost 8-13.
Noah Anderson had a one win/one loss meet including his first loss of the season. In his first match Noah wrestled Logan Fonken
from SCC winning by fall in 1:28. Next Noah took on Kaleb Simacek (MNW) losing by fall in 2:27.
Good Job Boys! The Chargers will next compete on 2/22 in Early. Meet starts at 4:00.
Front L-R Gunnar Arends, Noah Anderson, Jason Wood and Ricky Unger.
Back L-R Kacie Cox (Mngr), Brandon Beyer, Mike Mahorney and Braden Ehn (Mngr).
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At the Library
with Glenda Mulder
February 27, 2013
Ah, I’m feeling so much better this week!
That cold really nailed me. I thought
my voice was back to normal too, but
yesterday one of my younger patrons
said, “Why is your voice so much darker
than it usually is?” Don’t you love that?
Guess that’s going to take another day
or two.
New fiction this week includes: Alex
Cross Run by James Patterson, Ghostman
by Roger Hobbs, Calling Me Home by
Julie Kibler, Lake People by Abi Maxwell,
Lady Most Willing by Julia Quinn,
Kashmir Shawl by Rosie Thomas and
Touch and Go by Lisa Gardner.
In nonfiction we’ve updated about
a dozen books, mostly in the medical
section, but a few in the natural sciences
too. These were added in memory of
Joyce Siddall by her friends and family.
Also new in nonfiction is Living with
Honor by native Iowan Salvator Giunta,
who was awarded the Medal of Honor
for his service in Afghanistan. He is the
first living recipient of this honor since
the Vietnam War.
OK, since Jorge Johnsen’s concert
is getting closer, I better give you a few
more details. Last year when he was
still a Luther College student, Jorge was
awarded a scholarship to study in St.
Petersburg, Russia. One of the terms of
this was that he share what he learned
when he came back. Lucky us, he asked
if he could have a piano concert/slide
show. Well, you know what my answer
was! Hope you can join us at 7 p.m.
Friday, March 15th!
When The Book Club read “The
Tipping Point” in November there were
references to the “Divine Secrets of the
Ya-Ya Sisterhood”. The author described
how this book’s popularity with reading
groups catapulted it to the top of
national best seller lists. Many of our
members had not read that book, so we
decided it would make a good choice.
Grab a copy & join the discussion on
Monday, March 25th at 7 p.m.
Stop at the Library &
Check it Out!
Every Monday that L-M has school @
10 a.m. Tot Time
March 15 - Jorge Johnsen St. Petersburg
Recital
March18 - 7 p.m. Writer’s Free for All
(3rd Monday)
March 21 - 10 a.m. Building Futures
Play Group (3rd Thursday)
March 25 - 7 p.m. The Book Club
“Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood”
(4th Monday)
Decorative Painting Classes
Here's an opportunity for
kids (9 years and older) of the
community to learn basic decorative
painting techniques from a trained and
experienced painter with over 30 years
of expertise. Students will bring home
a finished project after each class.
Class sizes are limited and will be
offered on Saturdays in Laurens.
For more information
and to Register:
Call Mary Richards: 715-205-3302
Email: maresedoats01@yahoo.com
Looking for interested participants.
Class dates to be determined.
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We Have
Something for
Everyone!
Inspired by a Facebook post
by former Laurens resident,
Carl Hersom, Librarian Glenda
Mulder recently expanded the
use of the Laurens Public Library
to take full advantage of the
architecture. This is proof that
we certainly do have something
for everyBODY at the Library!
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Thank You
The Laurens Lounge and Lanes, The
Reservation and the Silver Dollar Saloon
would like to thank the following
business for their excellent door prizes
for the 1st annual Pub Crawl!
Heart & Home, Treasure Chest, Jack
Links, RB Lumber, Hwy 10 Hardware,
JH Design, Country Store, Cuts to Dye
For, Connie’s Country Curl, Signature
Home Styles - Angie Christenson, The
Vintage Market, – Wendy Hopkins
Designs - Wendy Hopkins The Vintage
Market – The Gilded Paintbraesch –
Becky Braesch, Hair Cuts and more on
Hwy 4 – Pocahontas, Arlington Place
– Pocahontas andDarrow Trucking Newell.
Marathon Fire Department
Pancake Breakfast
Come Hungry, We Won’t Run Out!
Sunday, March 10th
Serving from:
8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Serving pancakes, scrambled
eggs, biscuits and gravy,
sausage, bacon, french toast,
Hashbrowns, coffee,
juice and milk.
Free Will Donation
Summer Ball
Registration
Registration for the summer softball/
baseball program is this Sunday, March
3rd, from 2:00-4:00 PM, at the United
Methodist Church.
The registration and uniform form
MUST be filled out and returned at this
time.
Registration Sunday March 3
2:00 - 4:00
United Methodist Church
Swim Team is open to swimmers up to 18 years of age
with Basic Swimming Skills.
*Must be able to Front/Back float & Kick*
Questions: Contact Coach Kayla Graff @ 450-2412
Early or Late Registration Contact Kelly tate @ 450-4396
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Announcements
This photograph was NOT taken by Harry Reid on his old 35 mm black and white camera.
Quilters to Meet
Town and Country Quilters meeting
will be held on Monday, March 4 at 7
P.M. at the Laurens United Methodist
Church
Bonnie Wood from Quilting on
Main will have the program. New
members always welcome, come join
us.
Kindergarten
Roundup
On Friday, March 8th, LaurensMarathon Community School will be
holding Kindergarten Roundup for the
2013-2014 school year. Any child who
is, or will be, 5 years old on or before
September 15, 2013 is eligible for
kindergarten.
Students in the Laurens Early
Childhood Program will have school on
this day. Other potential kindergarten
students for next year should report to
the WEST wing of our school at 9:00
a.m. The children will be invited to
spend some time in the kindergarten
room. Along with group activities in
the classroom, individuals will also have
a vision screening. If your child is not
in the Early Childhood Program, you
may pick them up at 11:00 a.m.
If you have a child who will be in
kindergarten next year, and they are not
attending the Laurens Early Childhood
Program, please contact elementary
secretary, Mary Kliegl, prior to
March 8th to pick up a packet of preregistration materials. You must have a
copy of your child’s birth certificate and
immunization records.
There will be an informational
meeting for all parents on Thursday,
March 7th, in the vocal room at 7 PM.
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Rod: Happy Birthday!!
From Your “friends” in Washington!
Hil B.H.O.
J.B.
Happy 55th Birthday, Rod!
Love, Anita, Cole, Bryn, and Connor
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Engagement
Announced
Brad and Carol Kocher of
Farmington, Missouri are pleased
to announce the engagement of
their daughter, Kelsey, to Dean
Mather. Kelsey graduated from
Farmington High School in
2006 and from Missouri Baptist
University in 2010 with a BA
in Worship Arts. She currently
lives in Columbia, Missouri and
works as a paraprofessional in the
Columbia School District.
Dean is the son of Bill and
Kristy Mather of Laurens, Iowa.
He graduated from LaurensMarathon High School in 2001.
He then attended Iowa State
University and graduated with a
Master’s Degree in Accounting
in 2007. Dean is currently
employed by the United States Department of Agriculture.
Dean and Kelsey were engaged in early December and will be married June 8th in
Farmington, Missouri. The couple will reside in Altoona, Iowa.
Laurens Knights of Columbus
Thank You!
A big THANK YOU to
Erica and Cuts to Dye For I'm really enjoying my new
Snoozies I won at your open
house during Cocktails and
Mocktails!
Meredith Allen
FISH FRY
Sacred Heart Parish Center
Laurens, IA
March 1st
Serving from 5-7:30 p.m.
Adults - $9
Children - $5
(12 & under)
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Laurens, IA
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P.O. Box 126
Laurens, IA 50554
Phone: (712) 841-2671
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Church
This Week at
Laurens United
Methodist Church
Wed., Feb. 27th
Hands of Hope Puppets @ 7 p.m.
Fri., March 1st
Men’s Bible Study @ 7 a.m.
World Day of Prayer here @ 2 p.m.
Deadline to order Easter flowers
Sat., March 2nd
UMM meeting @ 7 a.m.
Sun., March 3rd
Sunday School @ 9:15 a.m.
Fellowship @ 9:30 a.m.
Worship @ 10:30 a.m.
Communion Choir practice @ 7 p.m.
Summer Ball/Swim Team registration
here 2-4 p.m.
Mon., March 4th
Sunday School Teachers mtg @ 7 p.m.
Quilt Club @ 7 p.m.
Sacred Heart
Church Laurens
Clustered w/ St.
Joseph Church Sioux Rapids
Mass Times - Nov. 2012 through
Feb. 2013
Friday - 8:30 a.m. Sacred Heart,
Laurens
Sunday - 8:30 a.m. St. Joseph,
Sioux Rapids
Sunday - 10:30 a.m. Sacred Heart,
Laurens
This Week at First
Christian Church
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
11:30AM ~ Lenten Luncheon at
Bethany Lutheran Church
4:30PM ~ Confirmation
6:00PM ~ Lenten Soup Supper
7:00PM ~ Lenten Worship Choir
practice to follow
Thursday, February 28, 2013
2:00PM ~ Lenten Bible Study at
Homestead
3:30-5:00PM ~ Kid’s Club at FCC
7:00PM ~ Lenten Bible Study at
church
Friday, March 1, 2013
2:00PM ~ World Day of Prayer @
UMC
Wednesday, Feb. 27
11:30 a.m. - Lenten Luncheon at
Bethany Lutheran Church
NO MID-WEEK BIBLE STUDY
Sunday, March 3, 2013
Third Sunday in Lent
9:15AM ~ Coffee Fellowship
9:15AM ~ Sunday School
9:30AM ~ Adult Sunday School
10:30AM ~ Worship w/Communion
& Bible Presentation
Thursday, Feb. 28
3:30 - 5:00 p.m. - Kid’s Club
Monday, March 4, 2013
5:00PM ~ Christian Ed./Youth Mtg.
Friday, March 1
2:00 p.m. - World Day of Prayer at
United Methodist Church
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
11:30AM ~ Lenten Luncheon at
United Methodist Church
4:30PM ~ Confirmation
6:00PM ~ Lenten Soup Supper
7:00PM ~ Lenten Worship Choir
practice to follow
Sunday, March 3
9:30 a.m. Sunday School
10:30 a.m. Worship
10:45 a.m. Children’s Church
Worship, Love, Accept~Together
in Christ’s Name
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Extension News
ISU Extension & Outreach
Afterschool Program
Children in 2nd & 3rd grade spent their afterschool time
making cards, letters, and pictures that were mailed to
our troops serving overseas.
Ornamental & Turfgrass
Applicators Course Offered
March 6
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Pocahontas County will offer the Ornamental and Turfgrass
Applicators Continuing Instructional Course (CIC) for
commercial pesticide applicators Wednesday, March 6, 2013.
The program can be seen at locations across Iowa through
the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Pest
Management and the Environment (PME) program.
Registration begins at 1 p.m., and the course runs from
1:30 to 4 p.m. The registration fee is $35 on or before
February 27 and $45 after Feb. 27. To register, contact Dianne
Dirks at the Pocahontas Extension and Outreach office by
phoning 712-335-3103 or email dianned@iastate.edu.
The course will provide continuing instructional credit for
commercial pesticide applicators certified in categories 3O,
3T, 3OT and 10. Topics to be covered include safe storage and
handling of pesticides and PPE; laws and regulations; pesticide
stewardship; and pests, pest management and pesticides.
Additional information and registration forms for this
and other courses being offered by the PME program can be
accessed at www.extension.iastate.edu/PME.
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Extension News
4-H Meats Workshop & Tour
On Saturday, February 16th 4-Hers & their families attended a Meats Workshop
& Tour. The workshop began at the West Bend Public Library where Beth
Doran, ISUE&O Beef Program Specialist, led the group in some hands-on
activities to help them learn about dressing %, grades of meat, determining
quality of meat, and measuring ribeye area in cuts of meat. Pizza was then served
for lunch.
Following lunch, the group moved to Skoglund Meats & Locker and toured
a real locker facility. Mark Skoglund informed the group about the process of
getting cuts of meat from the live animal to the meat counter. He showed the
participants the different rooms and how the carcass gets from one room to
another on hooks that are mounted on a track in the ceiling. He explained the
importance and procedures for making sure there is no cross-contamination
between raw meat and processed meat. The group got to see a hanging beef
carcass and use what they learned to determine the ribeye area, yield grade, and
quality grade. Mark also explained a little about how to get into the business of
running a locker. It was a great workshop with much learning for all!
To find out about other youth opportunities contact the Pocahontas County
ISU Extension and Outreach at 712-335-3103.
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Tomato Grafting
and Disease
Management
Workshop
Grafting tomatoes is centuries old and
it has come to the forefront in the past
decade for several reasons. Grafting can
be used successfully to manage soil borne
diseases and improve yields in both hybrid
and heirloom tomatoes. Growers also
are interested in learning about grafting
tomatoes for yield improvement and disease
management.
Iowa State University Extension and
Outreach will conduct a tomato grafting
and pest management workshop on
Tuesday, March 12, at Reiman Gardens
in Ames. Presenters at the workshop
are Ajay Nair, extension horticulturist,
and Laura Jesse and Erika Saalau-Rojas,
pathologists with the Iowa State Plant
and Insect Diagnostic Lab. The workshop
will begin with a 9:30 a.m. registration
and conclude at 2:30 p.m. Nair’s grafting
presentation starts at 10 a.m. The workshop
is co-sponsored by The Leopold Center
for Sustainable Agriculture and Practical
Farmers of Iowa.
Workshop participants will learn
about proper techniques of grafting and
handling of grafted plants, and how to
manage insect pests and diseases in tomato
plantings. Live samples will be available to
learn how to identify pests and disease, and
their symptoms. Master gardeners, home
gardeners and commercial vegetable growers
will find this hands-on grafting and pest
management experience beneficial.
To register go to http://tomatografting.
eventbrite.com. Registration is $35 per
person. Register by March 10 as seats are
limited. For more information on the event
please contact Dr. Ajay Nair at nairajay@
iastate.edu or 515-294-7080.
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Extension News
2013 Spring
Cover Crops and
Crop Insurance
Eligibility
Livestock producers who established
a cover crop after corn harvest last
fall are wondering how this will affect
their crop insurance coverage for
2013, according to William Edwards,
economist with Iowa State University
Extension and Outreach.
Edwards has this information
from program specialists at the Risk
Management Agency (RMA) office in
St. Paul (which administers programs
in Iowa). “Cover crops such as rye, for
example, that were established in 2012
are not insurable themselves,” Edwards
said. “And they will not affect the
insurability of subsequent crops planted
this year if certain rules are followed.”
The RMA filed a statement for 2013
that allows spring haying, harvesting
or grazing of cover crops up to May 10
without affecting the eligibility of the
following grain crop for multiple peril
crop insurance coverage. The growth
of the cover crop must be terminated
either mechanically or with herbicide
before any subsequent crop can be
planted. Planting a grain crop into a
living cover crop is not permitted.
Edwards said the RMA definition
of a cover crop is “a crop generally
recognized by agricultural experts as
agronomically sound for the area for
erosion control or other purposes related
to conservation or soil improvement.”
For further detail, check with your
local crop insurance agent.
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Pocahontas County 4-H Ice Skate
4-H’ers and their families took advantage of a beautiful February day and ice
skated at the Grotto Ice Skating in West Bend.
Some of the 4-H’ers in attendance are pictured from L-R: Tristan Ahlrichs
(front), Daniel Foster, Mark Koezen, Jaden Ahlrichs, Jackson Foster, Manon
Koezen, Madeline Nelson, Mary Seehusen, Keely Boker.
County Council Meets
Pocahontas County
Council members met
February 19, 2013 to
plan the County 4-H
Wellness Center activity in
partnership with Palo Alto
4-H at the Smith Wellness
Center in Emmetsburg on
March 1.
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City Council Minutes
The Laurens City Council met in regular session at the Municipal Building at 5:00 pm, February 18, 2013. Mayor Rod Johnson called the
meeting to order. Present were Council members Clarence Siepker, Rich Newgard, Gary Heuton; City Manager, Barbara Smith; and City Attorney,
Ann Beneke. Councilmen Ken Kunickis, Public Works Director Julian Johnsen and Police Chief Chris Toner were absent.
Councilman Newgard motioned to approve the consent agenda consisting of the agenda, minutes of the January 21, 2013 meeting, the list
of claims, and the renewal of Heart ‘N Home’s liquor license. Heuton seconded the motion. Ayes all; motion carried.
Mayor Johnson opened the public budget hearing. There were no written or oral objections to the 2013-14 budget. After the public
hearing was closed, Newgard motioned to approve the fiscal year 2013-14 budget, seconded by Heuton. Roll call vote: Heuton, aye; Newgard, aye;
Siepker, aye. The 2013-14 budget was approve by a unanimous vote.
Kate Ellis, representing the Laurens Chamber of Commerce, spoke to the council about the City’s summer celebration. It is scheduled to
be held on July 19, 20, and 21; with the wine festival on the 20th.
Kate also discussed the placement of the Straight lawn mower with the Council. The Chamber would like to have it displayed in City Hall.
Siepker motioned, seconded by Heuton to table the discussion until the March 4 meeting when more Council members are present. Ayes all; motion
carried.
Heuton motioned, seconded by Siepker to approve Resolution 05-13, appointing Jan Hersom, Lois Jirgins, and Connie Dallenbach to a six
year term on the library board. Roll call vote: Heuton, aye; Newgard, aye; Siepker, aye. Resolution 05-13 was approved.
Newgard motioned, seconded by Heuton to approve Resolution 06-13, appointing Sue Peterson to a five year term on the Parks and
Recreation Board. Roll call vote: Heuton, aye; Newgard, aye; Siepker, aye. Resolution 06-13 was approved.
Newgard motioned to adjourn at 5:23 pm, seconded by Siepker. Ayes all; motion carried.
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ACCO
CHEMICALS
AFLAC
INSURANCE
AIRGAS
OXYGEN
AMAZON
DVDS&RISERS
ARAMARK
SUPPLIES
BANKER&TAYLOR
BOOKS
BARBSMITH
MILEAGE
BOJIINFORMATIONSYSTEMS
TECHSUPPORT
BROWNSUPPLY
SUPPLIES
CHRISTONER
PRINTER
CONNECTIONS
INSURANCE3
DELLMARKETING
COMPUTER
ELECTORNICSPECIATIES
REPAIRS
EMERGENCYMEDPRODUCTS
SUPPLIES
H&WCONTRACTING
IMPROVEMENTS
HARNR/O
CHEMICALS
HEMPHILLLAWOFFICE
LEGALSERVICES
IRS
TAXES
IOWACENTRAL
TRAINING
IOWALEAGUEOFCITIES
SCHOOL
JOHNDEERE
SUPPLIES]
KAYBATCONTROL
BATCONTROL
LAURENSFOODPRIDE
CLEANINGSUPPLIES
LAURENSHOUSEOFPRINT
OFFICESUPPLIES
LMPC
UTILITIES
4,266.01
172.20
25.39
145.51
277.65
505.71
18.81
180.00
833.05
49.99
29.07
887.25
204.75
219.25
9,906.22
1,900.00
50.00
3,832.91
1,495.40
658.00
4.24
165.00
6.58
491.94
98.00
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City Council Minutes
LMU
UTILITIES
LAURENSPLUMBING
LAURENSSTATEBANK
REPAIRS
MET
TESTING
THEMESSENGER
NOTICES
MICROLOGICCOMPUTERS
IT
OFFICEELEMENTS
OFFICESUPPLIES
PATMURRAY
TRAINING
PETTYCASH
POSTAGE
POCCOEMERGENCYRESP
PCERS
POCCOUNTYENGINEER
SALT/SAND
POCCOSOLIDWASTE
LANDFILLFEES
POLICELAWENFORCEMENT
SUBSCRIPTION
PROCOOP
FUEL
PUBLICFINANCIALMGMT
PROFESSIONALFEES
REBNORDTECHNOLOGIES
IT
RODJOHNSON
MILEAGE
SECURESHREDSOLUTIONS
SHREDDING
SHAMROCKRECYCLE
RECYCLING
SHELLFLEETPLUS
FUEL
USABLUEBOOK
SUPPLIES
VERIZONEWIRELESS
COMMUNICATION
VISA
TRAINING
WELLMARK
INSURANCE
WIGENWATERTECH
MAINTAINENCE
ZIEGLER
SUPPLIES
TRUCKPAYMENT
TOTAL
768.22
200.33
1,695.42
190.00
146.30
24.40
144.24
73.07
210.15
195.00
428.45
5,103.23
20.00
2,084.78
22,156.40
25.00
18.66
24.25
1,574.71
585.58
357.94
341.77
610.00
5,854.76
10,633.07
36.52
79,925.18
PAYROLL
001
GENERAL
110
ROADUSETAX
600
WATER
610
SEWER
670
GARBAGE
TOTALPAYROLL
CLAIMTOTAL
3,613.08
1,047.70
1,872.82
1,689.46
1,493.12
9,716.18
89,641.36
____________________________________
_______________________________________
Rod Johnson, Mayor
Attest: Barbara Smith
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School News
Breakfast Fact
MyPlate recommends:
The intake of dairy products is especially important to bone health
during childhood and adolescence, when bone mass is being built.
March 2013
Reference: USDA. MyPlate.gov. Internet: http://www.myplate.gov
Laurens-Marathon CSD
monday
PANCAKE ON A STICK
APPLESAUCE
tuesday
4
MILK
FRENCH TOAST
SAUSAGE LINKS
11
SCRAMBLED EGGS
ENGLISH MUFFIN
YOGURT
6
CHEESE OMELET
TOAST, JELLY
TROPICAL FRUIT CUP
ORANGE JUICE
MILK
MILK
OMELET
BLUEBERRY MUFFIN
GRAPE JUICE
MILK
18
CEREAL
MILK
MILK
ENGLISH MUFFIN
5
thursday
GRAPE JUICE
ORANGE JUICE
HAM PATTIE
wednesday
PANCAKES
LIL SMOKIES
12
LATE START
NO BREAKFAST
13
SERVED
BREAKFAST PIZZA
PEARS
friday
7
NO SCHOOL
1
BISCUITS & GRAVY
8
PEACHES
MILK
14
MILK
SCRAMBLED EGGS
BISCUIT,JELLY
15
FRUIT COCKTAIL
MILK
19
CEREAL
YOGURT
20
SAUSAGE PATTIE
EGG PATTIE
PEACHES
ORANGE JUICE
BANANA
BISCUIT , JELLY
MILK
MILK
MILK
PEARS
21
NO SCHOOL
28
NO SCHOOL
TODAY
22
MILK
BISCUITS& GRAVY
ORANGE JUICE
MILK
25
COMBO LINK
TOAST
APPLE JUICE
26
LATE START
NO BREAKFAST
27
NO SCHOOL
TODAY
TODAY
29
SERVED
MILK
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School News
Lunch Fact
Only one in 10 American kids gets enough Vitamin D, and about four out of 10 kids get
the recommended amount of calcium.
March
2013
Reference: CDC; NCHS. 2007-08. Internet: http://cdc.gov/nchs/nhanes.
LAURENS-MARATHON CSD
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
ALL MEALS INCLUDE MILK
friday
NO SCHOOL
1
FISH NUGGETS
8
ALTERNATE MEAL : PBJ SANDWICH
CRISPITO
REFRIED BEANS
4
MEAT LOAF
5
MASHED POTATOES
HAMBURGER
6
LASAGNA
7
PICKLES, FRENCH FRIES
ROAMAINE LETTUCE
SWEET POTATO FRIES
CORN
BAKED BEANS
BABY CARROTS
BROCCOLI
CORN
PEACHES & DINNER ROLL
APPLESAUCE & DINNER
ROLL
FRUIT COCKTAIL
BREADSTICK & BANANA
PEARS
TURKEY , MASHED
POTATOES, SWEET
POTATOES,GRAVY
GRILLED CHEESE
CHILI & CRACKERS
BABY CARROTS, RANCH
11
TERIYAKI CHICKEN
12
MR. RIBB SANDWICH
13
APPLESAUCE
RICE, GREEN BEANS
FRENCH FRIES
CINNAMON ROLL
PEACHES & DINNER ROLL
BAKED BEANS & PEARS
14
TOMATO SOUP
15
CORN
CRANBERRY SAUCE
MANDARIN ORANGES
DINNER ROLL
SHEPARDS PIE
18
BBQ PORK SANDWICH
19
TACOS
20
CHEESE PIZZA
ROMAINE LETTUCE
POTATO WEDGES
SHREDDED LETTUCE
PEAS
BABY CARROTS, RANCH
FRUIT COCKTAIL & ROLL
CORN & GRAPES
REFRIED BEANS, CHERRY
TOMATO & ORANGES
LETTUCE SALAD
GOULASH
NO SCHOOL TODAY
MANDARIN ORANGE
25
ITALIAN CHICKEN
26
27
CHICKEN & RICE,
SANDWICH & CORN
BROCCOL
GREEN BEANS, PEARS
BABY CARROTS & RANCH
PEACHES
PEARS & DINNER ROLL
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NO SCHOOL
22
PINEAPPLE
28
NO SCHOOL TODAY
29
21