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May 1, 2013

Vol. 7 No. 5

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Rotary Club Provides Dictionaries to StudentsPocahontas Rotary Club proudly presented dictionaries to third grade children in Pocahontas County: Pocahontas Catholic School, Pocahontas Area Community School District, Laurens-Marathon Community School District and Pomeroy-Palmer Community School District. Dictionaries were delivered to each student and their teachers. Third grade has been designated because the students are developing dictionary skills and are beginning to use other resource materials. In addition, students in third grade make the transition from learning to read to reading to learn. All formal education from this point through college is dependent upon the ability of each child to read and to understand what he or she reads. The Pocahontas Rotary Club wants our children to succeed in education by providing this resource to them. The students will benefit from the additional resources in the dictionary: International Atlas, Periodic Tables, Sign Language chart, Roman Numeral Tables, and other information.

Front row (L to R): Alyssa Klatt, Aisha Fehr, Azucena Gonzalez, Jayden Albrant, Anthony Jones, Austin Seiler, Gavin Ehn, Taurus Turnipseed, Clayton Ehlers. Back row(L to R): Teacher Judy Boettcher, Bekka Madsen, Rotarian Laurie Fulkurth, Erika Boer, Shawn Oxenreider, Rotarian

Helen Beneke, Dakota Kunz, Keegan Rooney

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Another Chilly night of racing at Algona Raceway April 20th!The races were cancelled on Saturday, April 13th because of weather, but were back in action April 20th. In the Heat for the Cruisers, the 00 car of Cody Hubbell and Ryan Hudson ended up 3rd, the 888 car of Sami Hudson and Bryan Claussen (Calry Lampe went to Prom, so Sami had to find a different driver for the night) ended up 5th. The 0 car of Colton Lampe and Tyler Stockwell was still having troubles, they rebuilt the tranny, and thought they were ready to go, went on a test drive, still same problem, so they changed the tranny. Then they blew up the motor! Hope their luck turns around soon!! Hubbell/ Hudson still not in their own car, hopefully soon. The Feature for the Cruisers was a little eventful. The Hubbell/ Hudson Car ended up 3rd, and the Hudson/Claussen car ended up 4th. Well, there was some complaining after the races and that sent the 2nd place car, #21 Brody Vader /Zach Vader to 3rd and the Hubbell/Hudson car to 4th, which moved Hudson/Claussen to 2nd! Jeremy Mills from Garner, formerly of Marathon, won his heat and took the trophy for the feature, too.

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Vader Brothers in the #21 and Hubbell/Hudson in the #00.

Heat race #86 Kyle Sidles/Josh Jorgenson, #21 Brody Vader/Zach Vader, #18 Greg Fowler/Brian Cummings, #00 Cody Hubbell/Ryan Hudson, #888 Sami Hudson/Bryan Claussen

Sami Hudson & Bryan Claussen


Local News & Advertising

May Outpa ent Clinic Schedule

CardiologyIowa Heart - May 21stFirst & Third ThursdayCall: (800) 515-6279

Iowa Heart Ultra SoundMay 21st

OncologyDr. Bela May 13thMake Appt. w/ Peg SonesCall: (712) 335-5232

NW IA Bone, Joint & Sports SurgeonsDr. Hamann May 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30Most FridaysCall: (800) 248-4049

Berryhill Mental HealthMay 2nd, 9th, 16th & 23rdEvery ThursdayCall: (800) 482-3805

Ear, Nose & ThroatDr. JorgensenMay 2nd & 16th

Diabetes CenterMay 7th, 14th, 21st & 28thEvery TuesdayCall: (515) 574-6350

NW IA SurgeonsWEEKLYCall: (712) 262-6320

Plas c SurgeryDr. VerSteeg May 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30Make appt. with Erin Peterson @ (712) 335-5206

OBGYN/SurgeonDr. Wilson - May 16Make appt. with Susie Aden @ (712) 335-5206 or (712) 262-6320

Wound CenterThursday & Friday of each weekCall: (712) 335-5201

Cosme c Surgery Vein Procedures - Dr. Kolegraff May 3rdCall: (712) 332-6001

606 NW 7th St., Pocahontas, IA 50574(712) 335-3501

Pocahontas Community Hospital

Mental HealthChris Carr May 6th, 13th, 20th & 27thEvery MondayCall: (712) 299-2210

Dermatology Dr. Green & Ka� e BlomgrenMay 7th & 13thCall: (800) 622-8317

PulmonologyDr. Meyer May 22ndUsually on a TuesdayCall: (800) 622-8317

PodiatryDr. Dayton May 23rdMost WednesdaysCall: (800) 622-8317

UrologyDr. Christ, Bobbi HonkompMay 6th & 20thUsually 3rd Monday of the monthCall: (712) 262-6214

FREE transporta on to and from Pocahontas Hospital, Pocahontas & Laurens Trimark Clinics. Call the Pocahontas Transit Bus @ 712-335-3704.

SHIIP Representa ve at PCH on Tuesdays & Wednesdays. Call (712) 335-3501 for an appointment.

Troop 79 in front of the Thomas Ashford Scout Ranch sign. This was the last official function before the camp

will be sold.

On Saturday, April 20th Troop 46 Emmetsburg and Troop 79 Laurens combined their efforts to compete in the day’s challenges.

They won two awards. Third place in campsite inspection and honorable mention for teamwork. The judges were impressed how well the two troops

worked together to overcome the six challenges set for the day.

In their spare time they made a fort. It was a fun time to work on wood and timber skills. No trees were killed in the making of this fort.

No one goes hungry when you camp with the troop. This was Saturday supper, a troop favorite, stir fry. It had everything any one would like.



City of Laurens

April has been proclaimed “

Keep Laurens Beautiful” month!

The City of Laurens, the Laurens Hometown Pride

Committee, and the Laurens-Marathon Community School has planned an Earth Day/Arbor Day event has been

rescheduled for

May 7, 2013 at 8:30 am.

At this time, various students from the high school will be planting trees next to the Fisher Building, the Time to Spare

RV Park, and the LaurensCemetery.

Please join us for some fun in helping to

Keep Laurens Beautiful!

Laurens Hometown Pride

This is not the first time Laurens has been to Thomas Ashford Scout Ranch. This was on the wall, showing the town’s patch, along with area towns of Havelock, Rolfe, Albert City, Marathon, Pocahontas, Sioux Rapids, and Palmer. Each

town had it's own troop.

Some of the scouts went to the Van Dyke observation tower to take one last look before the camp closed. Kelly Gordon made the 2 mile trek for the last time. His first time there was in 1985 with his Boy Scout

Troop as a youth.


Local News & Announcements

The Laurens-Marathon Community School has the

following positions available:

SUMMER 2013• Asst. Varsity Baseball Coach

• 2013-2014 Various JH-Varsity Positions

SUMMER 2014• Head Varsity Softball Coach

2013-2014• H.S. English Teacher

• Buildings & Grounds/Transportation DirectorBackground in construction trades, CDL Bus License

Required, Min. Salary 40K plus benefits

Laurens-Marathon Community School300 W. Garfield St. | Laurens, IA 50554

(712) 841-5000

Laurens Golf & Country Club is looking for a part-time cook for

the summer. We are also looking for a bartender! Contact the

clubhouse at: (712) 841-2287 or send resumes to the Country Club at: P.O. Box 2, Laurens, IA 50554

Second Graders Receive First CommunionThe second graders from Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Laurens, received their First Communion on April 6th. Pictured is Trevor Ehlers, Father Gerry, Jenna Saunders and Hannah Hubbell.


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May 1 - 37 days

until Relay

At the Library with Glenda MulderMay 1, 2013

I was so disappointed when I found out that Laurens Public Library was not chosen to be part of Dan Wardell’s IPTV Reading Road Trip this summer. So I sent him an e-mail inviting him to visit our library another time – possibly a morning that L-M had a late start. Well, he said yes! He will be here Wednesday, May 8th at 9:30 a.m. in the morning. I don’t know what he has planned, but he is a very high energy, enthusiastic guy who loves his libraries, so you know it’s going to be good! Join us if you can and be sure every kid you know is here. What a fun way to start the day! I can only imagine how wound

up the kids will be for their teachers on that late start day! New nonfiction this week includes: Duck Commander Family by Will Robertson, Let's Explore Diabetes with Owls by David Sedaris, Coolidge by Amity Shales and Let's Pretend this Never Happened by Jenny Lawson. New fiction selections include: Fly Away by Kristin Hannah, Good People by Ewart Hutton, Taking Eve by Iris Johansen, The Famous and the Dead by T. Jefferson Parker, Mystery Woman by Amanda Quick, Whiskey Beach by Nora Roberts (CD Book too!), 12th of Never by James Patterson (CD Book too), Orphan Train by Christina Kline, Reconstructing Amelia by Kimberkly McCreight, The Blossom Sisters by Fern Michaels (CD Book too), Apple Orchard by Susan Wiggs (CD book too) and The Hit by David Baldacci. May’s Book Club choice “Caleb’s Crossing” was written by Geraldine

Brooks, who won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 2006 for her book “March.” This historical novel was inspired by the true story of Caleb, first Native American to graduate from Harvard College. One review I read calls Caleb & Bertha the narrator, “openhearted spirits who risk everything in a search of knowledge at a time of superstition

and ignorance.” This book was recommended by one of our regular members and I am looking forward to reading it!

Stop at the Library & Check it Out!

Every Monday that LM has school @ 10 a.m. - Tot Time May 8 at 9:30 a.m. - Story Time with IPTV’s Dan WardellMay 16 at 10 a.m. - Building Futures Play Group (3rd Thursday)May 20 at 7 p.m. - Writers Free for All (3rd Monday)May 28 at 7 p.m. - Book Club “Caleb’s Crossing” (4th Monday)

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Help Wanted: Temporary Part-

time evening cook wanted at Pleasant

View Home in Albert City, IA. Hours to be

assigned, every other weekend & rotating holidays. For further information please

contact Deanna Fales at 712-843-2237.

Please join us at The Evangelical Covenant Church in Albert City as we say Farewell to Pastor Gavin Ellis, Lisa, Bronte & Brendan.

An Open House will be held on May 5th from 2-4 p.m. With a short

program at 2:30.

Iowa’s 15 Community Colleges Join Forces for First Time to Improve Advanced Manufacturing WorkforceOfficials from all 15 Iowa community colleges assembled recently at the headquarters of ACT in Iowa City to announce an unprecedented opportunity to help improve the state’s manufacturing workforce. The Iowa Advanced Manufacturing Consortium (I-AM) is an Iowa community college initiative to elevate advanced manufacturing, funded through a previously announced $13 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College and Career Training (TAACCCT) Grant Program. I-AM will collaboratively build training capacity by developing non-credit and credit programs to help individuals earn industry-recognized credentials, diplomas and degrees for careers in Iowa’s advanced manufacturing sector. A key component of I-AM will be to capitalize on ACT’s Tomorrow’s Workforce Now (TWN) program, a national drive to bridge the gap in workplace skills. Designed to help place a set of proven ACT workforce solutions into the hands of business leaders and inspire collaboration among employers and community colleges, TWN also helps individuals document their strengths and earn credentials as they define a career path for their future. The I-AM initiative will target current and prospective advanced manufacturing employees through an assessment process. Additionally, any Iowa resident pursuing employment in any industry sector can take NCRC assessments at no cost as part of Gov. Terry Branstad’s Skilled Iowa Initiative. ACT will provide assessments and nationally recognized workplace credentials to qualified individuals participating in the statewide program. ACT will support the initiative with thousands of ACT WorkKeys® assessments, through which test takers may earn the ACT National Career Readiness Certificate Plus (NCRC™ Plus). I-AM is inviting Iowa advanced manufacturing employers to engage in the benchmarking of required occupational skills to strengthen the talent pipeline of current and future workers. Because advanced manufacturing typically involves high-tech products and processes, the skills required of workers in this segment are often more advanced than those in other settings. To secure an opportunity for participation, companies are asked to contact their local I-AM representative by May 15th. Employer engagement in I-AM initiatives will benefit thousands of Iowans interested in a career in advanced manufacturing. Each community college will administer assessments for the program and enhance both credit and non-credit programs to support manufacturing careers. Also, hundreds of participating employers will have an opportunity to measure and benchmark the skill sets of their employees and applicants. Manufacturing contributes the largest share of Iowa’s gross domestic product (GDP) at an annual level of $25.4 billion, or nearly 18 percent of the state’s economy. As of March 2012, Iowa’s manufacturing firms supplied 215,600 jobs to Iowans, representing 10.6% of the state’s total employment. Iowa ranks sixth among all states in the percentage of total GDP derived from the manufacturing sector.

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Help Wanted:

Pleasant View Home in Albert City, IA, is currently accepting

applications for one part-time CNA position. For more

information, please contact Connie

Hansen, Director of Nursing at

(712)843-2237

Charger Boys Golf Team Starts Out Season at 2-0The Charger boys golf team finally got it’s season started on Monday, April 15 - after having the first 4 meets of the season postponed due to weather conditions. The boys team traveled to Newell and a successful start of the season, winning the meet 174 to 175 against a good Newell-Fonda team. The chargers also had the Medalist - Devin Grossnickle firing a 39 while teammate Seth Hersom was runner-up, shooting a round of 40. The other varsity players scores for the meet was Riley Mashino 47, Zach Marsh 48, Collin Lind 51 and Ben Knobbie with a 58. On Tuesday, April 16, the Chargers held their first meet of the season hosting South East Webster Grand.The Chargers fired a team score of 166 to SEWG 208. It wasn't great conditions for golf, but the team played very well again. The Medalist honors were again taken by Devin Grossnickle who turned in a score of 36 and teammate Seth Hersom was right behind him with a 37. The other

varsity scores were Zach Marsh 46, Riley Maschino 47, Ben Knobbie 52 and Collin Lind with 53. The Chargers boys golf team are starting the season at 2-0 and have played some good golf as we get prepared to play at Pochontas on the 23rd, home against Sioux Central on Thursday and travel down to play a very good East Sac team at Lake City on Friday the 26th.

Seth Hersom and Devin Grossnickle took medalist and runner-up medalist in the first two meets of the season.

A Big Thank You to the Staff of the Laurens Care Center for the good Annual Survey the week of April 15.

We appreciate all the hard work you do for

our residents and care center!

The annual survey is required by the state and federal

government to all homes that participate in Medicare &

Medicaid.


Sunblad & Stockwell Perform Well at ICCC Industrial Technology Competition Iowa Central Community College’s annual Industrial Technology High School Competition was held on Thursday, April 18. Approximately 160 students, representing 21 high schools from our nine county areas and beyond, participated in one or more of the seventeen testing areas. The students had the opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills they had acquired from their dual credited vocational classes, while competing for scholarships and prizes. Competitions were held in the following areas: Automotive, Automotive Collision, Carpentry, Computer Integrated Fabrication: Lathe, Mill, Diesel, Electrical Technologies: Residential Wiring, Basic Electricity, Engineering and Design: Introduction to AutoCAD, Solid Modeling, Industrial Mechanics: Blue Print Reading, Shop Operations, Precision Measurements, and Welding: SMAW, GMAW, GTAW and Oxy-Fuel. The top three students testing in each area received a medallion, along with a scholarship to Iowa Central for the program they tested in. First place winners received $200 scholarships, second place winners received $150 scholarships, and third place winners received $100 scholarships. Each program also awards prizes donated by sponsoring companies from the area. Craig Sundblad took first place in Welding (GMAW) and Tyler Stockwell took second place. Craig also placed second in Welding (Oxy-Fuel). Great job, Craig and Tyler!

Date: APRIL 15, 2013 NEWELL GOLF COURSE

Name: Laurens Varsity - Boys Name NEWELL FONDA Varsity - BoysHole 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Tot. Hole 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Tot.

1 SETH HERSOM 3 4 5 4 6 4 4 4 6 40 1 MATT JUILFS 42

2 DEVIN GROSSNICKLE 5 4 5 4 7 3 3 3 5 39 2 DEREK WOLTERMAN 49

3 ZACH MARSH 6 4 7 5 7 4 4 4 7 48 3 BRADY DICKS 42

4 RILEY MASCHINO 4 6 6 4 6 4 6 3 8 47 4 BEN LINDSTROM 55

5 COLLIN LIND 4 5 6 5 7 4 7 7 6 51 5 BRENDAN KELLY 42

6 BEN KNOBBIE 6 5 5 7 9 6 6 6 8 58 6 LUKE KOSTER 49

TEAM SCORES: MEDALIST: DEVIN GROSSNICKLE SCORE: 39

LAURENS MARATHON 174 RUNNER UP: SETH HERSOM SCORE: 40

NEWELL FONDA 175

Date: APRIL 16, 2013 LAURENS GOLF COURSE

Name Laurens Varsity - Boys Name S. E. WEBSTER Varsity - Boys 0

Hole 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Tot. Hole 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Tot.1 SETH HERSOM 4 4 3 4 4 6 4 4 4 37 1 DALTON MICHALSKI 4 4 6 4 4 5 5 6 4 42

2 ZACH MARSH 6 4 5 5 4 6 3 6 7 46 2 SPENCER FLUCKIGER 11 4 5 5 5 10 4 6 5 55

3 DEVIN GROSSNICKLE 4 4 4 3 3 6 2 4 6 36 3 TRAVIS JONES 6 4 12 11 7 7 5 6 7 65

4 RILEY MASCHINO 5 5 4 4 6 8 5 4 6 47 4 JUSTIN TRAVIS 5 7 5 4 4 9 4 5 8 51

5 COLLIN LIND 6 5 5 6 5 8 4 8 6 53 5 JOSH BARKLEY 9 6 5 6 5 7 5 8 9 60

6 BEN KNOBBIE 5 5 6 7 4 7 4 8 6 52 6 ROBBIE WICKWIRE 6 5 8 8 6 10 6 7 7 63



S.E. WEBSTER GRAND 208

Date: APRIL 15, 2013 NEWELL GOLF COURSE

Name: Laurens Varsity - Boys Name NEWELL FONDA Varsity - BoysHole 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Tot. Hole 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Tot.

1 SETH HERSOM 3 4 5 4 6 4 4 4 6 40 1 MATT JUILFS 42

2 DEVIN GROSSNICKLE 5 4 5 4 7 3 3 3 5 39 2 DEREK WOLTERMAN 49

3 ZACH MARSH 6 4 7 5 7 4 4 4 7 48 3 BRADY DICKS 42

4 RILEY MASCHINO 4 6 6 4 6 4 6 3 8 47 4 BEN LINDSTROM 55

5 COLLIN LIND 4 5 6 5 7 4 7 7 6 51 5 BRENDAN KELLY 42

6 BEN KNOBBIE 6 5 5 7 9 6 6 6 8 58 6 LUKE KOSTER 49



NEWELL FONDA 175

Date: APRIL 16, 2013 LAURENS GOLF COURSE

Name Laurens Varsity - Boys Name S. E. WEBSTER Varsity - Boys 0

Hole 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Tot. Hole 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Tot.1 SETH HERSOM 4 4 3 4 4 6 4 4 4 37 1 DALTON MICHALSKI 4 4 6 4 4 5 5 6 4 42

2 ZACH MARSH 6 4 5 5 4 6 3 6 7 46 2 SPENCER FLUCKIGER 11 4 5 5 5 10 4 6 5 55

3 DEVIN GROSSNICKLE 4 4 4 3 3 6 2 4 6 36 3 TRAVIS JONES 6 4 12 11 7 7 5 6 7 65

4 RILEY MASCHINO 5 5 4 4 6 8 5 4 6 47 4 JUSTIN TRAVIS 5 7 5 4 4 9 4 5 8 51

5 COLLIN LIND 6 5 5 6 5 8 4 8 6 53 5 JOSH BARKLEY 9 6 5 6 5 7 5 8 9 60

6 BEN KNOBBIE 5 5 6 7 4 7 4 8 6 52 6 ROBBIE WICKWIRE 6 5 8 8 6 10 6 7 7 63



S.E. WEBSTER GRAND 208

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Announcements

Come & Go Bridal ShowerA come and go bridal shower for Caitlin Patten, bride-elect of Cole Buchholz, will be held on Sunday, May 5th from 2:00-5:00 p.m. at the Fire Station in Truesdale. Caitlin is the daughter of Doug & Carol Patten, Webb. Cole is the son of Darcy Reese & Jeff Richards, Emerson, IA & Phil and Max Buchholz of Pocahontas. Cole is also the grandson of Kenny & Sandy Reese. They are registered at Target, Sugar Bowl, BrendLee’s, The Hen House, & Pampered Chef

Winter Coat Swap 2013 coming in SeptemberGirl Scout Troop 240 of Laurens is sponsoring a winter coat swap in September 2013 (Actual day to be determined). In order to make this a success, we need the community to help! If your child, age 0-High School, has a winter coat that is in good to excellent condition that no longer fits, you can drop it off at the following locations: The Laurens Public Library, The Laurens United Methodist Church, Laurens City Hall, Laurens-Marathon School or with Angela Christenson (Troop 240 Leader). There are boxes located in each of these locations, the boxes will be in the locations until the beginning of August. More locations may be added as they become available. In September, parents are then welcome to come with their child to the Laurens Public Library and go through the coats we collected to see if one fits your child. NO ONE is guaranteed a coat, this is just a community service to help connect children with good, warm winter coats. If you have any questions you can contact Angela at 712-450-0295.

May Day Breakfast The Marathon United Methodist Church ladies are having their Annual May Day Buffet on Sunday, May 5 serving from 8-10:30 a.m. in the church basement. Come have breakfast before you go to church. Free Will Donation!

Local & School CalendarMay 2 - Golf with Manson/Northwest Webster, Storm Lake St. Mary’s, & PAC/PV at 4:00 p.m. at Pocahontas, girls & boys varsity; JH Track, Charger Relays at Laurens have been CANCELLED; No L-M Preschool Classes today.

May 3 - IHSMA Large Group Music Contest; Golf with Graettinger/Terril/Ruthven/Ayrshire at Graettinger at 4:00 p.m., girls & boys JV & V; JH Track, Cougar Relays at Manson at 4:00 p.m.; No L-M Preschool Classes today.

May 6 - Teacher Appreciation Week begins through May 10; Charger Co-Ed Relays at Laurens at 5:00 p.m., girls & boys; Golf with Prairie Valley at Gowrie at 4:00 p.m., girls & boys JV & V; 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.

May 7 - Middle School Art Show and Parade of Bands for grades 5th through 12th at 7:00 p.m.; Teacher Appreciation Day.

May 8 - Professional Development from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m., Classes start at 10:20 a.m.; No breakfast served.

May 9 - 1A District/Regional Girls & Boys track at 4:00 p.m.

Town & Country Quilters Town & Country Quilters will meet at 7 p.m. on Monday, May 6 at the Laurens Methodist Church. Program will be on the Lemoyne Star Ruler, there will also be a mini trunk show. Guests Welcome!


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Announcements & Advertising

For Sale

Are you looking for someone to care for your pets when you're away for the week, weekend or just for the day? Call Theresa Sandvig at 712-450-2419 with questions.

Services

For Sale: 2003 Yamaha V-Star 1100cc. 10,636 miles. Great condition. For more pics and info look up Item #121103895189 on ebay.

Announcements

Laurens Golf & Coutry Club special for Thursday, May 2 will be potato bar with all the fixings. Public welcome!

For all your tilling needs, give Bob a call! (712) 845-2239.

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Thank You!Thank you, Silver Dollar Saloon, Tom and Mary Madsen, Nathan Brazel and staff, for the wonderful trip to Las Vegas that I won in your drawing! You've given Laurens a much needed boost in the entertainment sector by hosting amazing live music, creative classes, fundraising events, promotions, and private and public celebrations. I think I can speak for many people by saying how much you've enhanced living in Laurens and NW Iowa with your efforts and hard work. It is appreciated. Rod and I will enjoy taking this non-business trip, very much.

Thank you, again! Anita Johnson

You are invited to an Open House to celebrate Kristen’s graduation!

Saturday, May 11, 20132 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the First Christian Church

in Laurens


Local News

Boy Scout Troop 79 Flag ServiceBoy Scout Troop 79 is providing a flag installation and removal service for five

holidays each year. We provide the American flag and an eight foot pole for

your front yard for Memorial Day, Flag Day, Independence Day, Labor Day,

and Veterans Day. The flag will be placed before and removed

after each Holiday. A pole insert will be placed in your front yard approximately 6 feet from the curb and flush to the ground.

An initial call to Iowa One Call will be necessary for insert placement. We will

make Iowa One Call arrangements for flag placement.

The cost of this service is: $35.00 dollars for first year and $25.00 dollars for each year

after first year that service is continued.Boy Scout Troop 79 will suggest proper placement and requests that

flags are placed in front yard only. Not responsible for damage caused while flag is in yard. Pleaes call 712-358-0959 to order service.

Check It Out!Christina Corieri, grand daughter of Vince and Eileen Triggs of Laurens and daughter of Jane (Triggs) and Tom Hillock will have an article featured in today’s issue of The Wall Street Journal. Christina was asked to write an opinion column on the national health care bill and it is to be featured in today’s Wall Street Journal. If you do not get the Wall Street Journal you can find it by going to: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323982704578453250970028838.html?mod=WSJ_Opinion_LEADTop. Corieri is a health-care policy analyst at the Goldwater Institute in Phoenix.

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Church

This Week at Laurens United Methodist ChurchWed., May 1st UMW General meeting @6:30 p.m. Thurs., May 2nd National Day of Prayer Breakfast @ 7 a.m.

Fri., May 3rd Men’s Bible Study @ 7 a.m.

Sat., May 4th UMM Meeting @ 7 a.m.

Sun., May 5th Sunday School @ 9:15 a.m. (musical practice)Fellowship @ 9:30 a.m.Worship @ 10:30 a.m.Teacher appreciation/GraduatesRecognition/SS Attendance Awards

Mon., May 6th Christian Ed. Committee &Sunday School Teachers mtg @ 7 p.m.Experiencing God Bible Study @ 6 p.m.Quilt Club @ 7 p.m.

Wednesday, May 1, 20134:30PM ~ Confirmation7:00PM ~ Choir practice

Thursday, May 2, 20137:00AM ~ National Day of Prayer at UMC

Sunday, May 5, 20139:15AM ~ Coffee Fellowship9:15AM ~ Sunday School9:30AM ~ Adult Sunday School10:30AM ~ Worship w/Communion & SS Spring Program 11:30AM ~ Potluck

Tuesday, May 7, 2013 7:00PM ~ W/M Mtg.

Wednesday, May 8, 20134:30PM ~ Confirmation6:15PM ~ Ch. Ed./Youth Mtg. 7:00PM ~ Choir practice

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Sacred Heart Church LaurensClustered w/ St. Joseph Church - Sioux RapidsWeekday Mass: Friday 8 AMWeekend Mass: Saturday 5 PM (March - June)

Cluster ParishesSt. Joseph Catholic, Sioux RapidsWeekday Mass: (Monday & Wednesday) 8:00 AM Weekend Mass: Sunday 10:30 AM

St. Louis Catholic, RoyalWeekday Mass: (Tuesday & Thursday) 8:00 AMWeekend Mass: Sunday 8:30 AM

This Week at First Christian ChurchWednesday, May 1 6:00 p.m. - Mid-Week Bible Study 7:00 p.m. - Mission Council

Thursday, May 2 2:00 p.m. - C.W.F. - Hostess: Nancy Reed

Sunday, May 5 9:30 a.m. - Sunday School10:30 a.m. - Worship 10:45 a.m. - Children’s Church 11:30 a.m. - Reception honoring our Graduates following worship


Announcements

Laurens‐Marathon After Prom Parent Committee

Would like to thank the following businesses and community members for their generous donations to make After Prom a HUGE SUCCESS!

Ag Partners

Ahlers Enterprises

Arby's

William A Alexander

Ann Beneke

Donald Beneke

Mr and Mrs Ed Benz

Bobalee INC

Caseys

Chiropractic Arts Clinic

Chuck Ahlers Enterprises

Citizens State Bank ‐ Pocahontas

Community State Bank – Albert City

Community State Bank – Marathon

Cost Cutters

Cuts to Dye For

Dallenbach Insurance

Dean Olson Ag

Deb's Country Kettle

Drs Geyer & Binzer, P.C.

Drs Shelly & Shelly, P.C.

Eaton Corp

Christy Ehn

Farm Bureau ‐ Jesse Newgard

First State Bank – Sioux Rapids

Fit Exercise Studio

Fisher Corp

Food Pride

Fridley Theatres ‐ Spencer

Fuchs Construction

Godfathers Pizza

Gunnarson Backhoe

Heart N Home

HorseTech/The Paper

Hudson Law Firm

Hy‐Vee Ressler Drug

Iowa Lakes Community College

Iowa Trust & Savings Bank ‐ Laurens

Iowa Trust & Savings Bank – Emmetsburg

Jack Links

Jayne's Headquarters

Joliffe & Co.

K & E Beads

Keune Chiropractic Center

Kings Point Resort

Knights of Columbus

Landgraf Photography

Laurens Equipment

Laurens Golf and Country Club

Laurens House of Print

Laurens Municipal Power & Communications

L ‐ M Booster Club

Laurens ‐ Marathon School

Laurens Plumbing

Laurens State Bank

Laurens Sun

Laurens United Methodist Men

Laurens United Methodist Women

Lind Hilltop Farms INC

Lind Turkey Enterprises

Merlin & Karen Mapes

Marvin Burke Photography

Masonic Lodge


Announcements

McDonalds

Gerald & Alice McDaniel

Nelson Jewelry

Nelson Products

Olson‐Bieri ‐ Christensen D.D.S.

Pengo Corp

Larry Perkins

Pioneer Seed ‐ Kirk Christensen

Pizza Ranch

Pocahontas Co. Cattlemens

Pocahontas Co. ICSA

Pocahontas Co. Peace Officers

Pocahontas Co. Thrivent ‐ Rich Ehlers

Pocahontas Ford

Pocahontas Mutual Insurance

Pocahontas Pharmacy

Pocahontas State Bank

Pocahontas Title Company

Positech

Powers Insurance

Pro Coop ‐ Laurens

Pro Coop – Pocahontas

Quiznos

Rialto Theater ‐Pocahontas

Seiler Appliance

Sequins Bridal Boutique

Siepker Auto

Silk Screen INC

Silver Dollar Saloon

Sliefert Funeral Home

Smith ‐ Loterbour ‐ Powers Funeral Home

Sports Page

Storm City Auto

Sugar Bowl

Susan Oehlertz Photography

The Bottom Line

The Buckle

The Graphic Edge ‐ Carroll

Tri‐mark Physicians Group

Wal‐Mart – Fort Dodge

Wal‐Mart ‐ Spencer

Wal‐Mart – Storm Lake

Wenell Insurance

Winkler Law Office

Wild Rose Casino

Woodley Insurance & Real Estate


School News

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French Toat Sausage Pattie Orange Juice Milk

Cheese Omelet Toast Fruit Cocktail Milk

Combo Link on a Bun Applesauce Milk

Scrambled Eggs Toast Grape Juice Milk

Late Start No Breakfast

Breakfast Pizza Pizza Peaches Milk

Pancakes Lil’ Smokies Orange Juice Milk

Breakfast Wrap

Pears Milk

French Toast

Sausage Pattie Apple Juice Milk

Pancake on a stick

Orange Juice Milk

Waffles

Lil’ smokies Grape Juice Milk

Scrambled Eggs

Toast Fruit Cocktail Milk

Cheese Omelet Toast Orange Juice Milk

Breakfast Pizza Apple Juice Milk

Cereal Yogurt Pineapple Juice Milk

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Laurens Marathon CSD

May 2013

Fitness Tip Ways to Increase Physical Activity: • Walk, skate, or cycle more, and drive less. • Do stretches, exercises, or pedal a stationary bike while watching TV. • Play basketball, softball, or soccer. Reference: USDA. MyPlate.gov. Internet: http://www.myplate.gov.

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Cheese Pizza Romaine Lettuce Baby Carrots Pears Milk

Chicken Taco Lettuce, Cheese, Tomato Refried Beans Peaches Milk

BBQ Turkey Corn Apples Milk

Italian Pasta Bake Romaine Lettuce Fruit Cocktail Bread Stick Milk

Italian Chicken Sandwich Green Beans Pineapple Milk

Hamburger, Pickles Baked Beans Mandarin Oranges Milk

Chicken Gravy & Biscuits Mashed Potatoe Banana Milk Cookie

Mr. Rib Peas Applesauce Milk

Chicken Nuggets

Cheesy Potatoes Orange Wedges Milk

Beef Tacos

Lettuce, Cheese, Tomato Corn Pears Milk

Sub Sandwich

Baby Carrots Apple Chips Milk

Spaghetti

Broccoli Fruit Cocktail Bread Stick Milk

Tator Tot Casserole

Green Beans Peaches Dinner Roll Milk

Hot Dog on a Bun Baked Beans Pineapple Chips Milk

Crispito Lettuce Refried Beans Applesauce Milk

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Chicken Alfredo Broccoli Peaches Breadstick Milk

Cold Turkey & Cheese Sandwich Carrots, Ranch Corn Pears, Milk

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Laurens-Marathon CSD

May 2013

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Extension News

Pocahontas County 4-H Robot ClubThe Pocahontas County 4-H Robot Club continues to build on their Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math skills at their monthly meetings. Volunteer leaders Sue Jarvis and Greg Ahlrichs help the club members polish their skills. 4-H’s mission is to empower youth to reach their full potential through youth adult partnership and research based experiences. If you are a child in 4th through 12th grade and would like to participate in the Robot club or if you are an adult that would like to help children in the STEM learning, please contact the Pocahontas County ISU Extension and Outreach at 712-335-3103

Robot Club members look on to see if their programming skills will get the robot through the course.

Connor Smith, Mrs. Jarvis and Jackson Foster.

Pocahontas County Extension Offers Home Food Preservation Program“In today’s economy, many Iowans are taking advantage of the land and garden spaces that are available to them to grow their own foods,” says Holly VanHeel, ISU Extension Nutrition & Health Program Specialist. “We are ‘rediscovering’ the joy and economies of home gardening and want to preserve that bounty to enjoy throughout the year by freezing, drying or canning those foods,” VanHeel shared. So, whether you have been canning for years or just starting out, an introductory program is being offered to bring up-to-date information and resources to you. The program will discuss the importance of using USDA-approved and tested recipes and methods to eliminate health concerns caused by improperly handled or preserved foods. Iowa State University Extension Nutrition and Health program specialists are eager to provide a general overview of home food preservation. This comprehensive program will touch on canning, both hot water bath and pressure canning, freezing, proper equipment, techniques and a review of dehydrating foods. The newest information regarding times, pressure, altitude, resources and more will be addressed. Please be present for this program on Thursday, May 9th at 1:30 pm or 5:30 pm at Pocahontas County Extension & Outreach Office. Register your participation by contacting Dianne Dirks at Pocahontas County Extension & Outreach, [email protected] or (712) 335-3103. This is a great opportunity for anyone age 18 years or older interested in learning safe food preservation techniques. To be ready for preserving your harvest, Canner Food preservation information and answers to your questions is available by calling the Iowa State University toll free Answer Line 1-800-262-3804 or 1-800-735-2942 (Relay Iowa phone linkage for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals). The Answer Line is staffed Monday through Friday from 9 am – 12noon, 1 pm to 4 pm.

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