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The PaperLaurens, Iowa

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Vol. 13 No. 29

December 18, 2019

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Laurens-Marathon Students Sew and Learn About Textiles and ClothingThe Laurens -Marathon Family and Consumer Science 8th Grade Exploratory had the opportunity to sew their own pillowcases this week and learn about the history of clothing. Students selected fabrics of their choice and made pillowcases for themselves. Students got to learn about threading sewing machines, sewing straight seams, and got to use the serger to finish the seams on their projects. All of the projects were unique. Tuesday the students visited the county museum and got to see the Cradle to Grave clothing exhibit. They participated in a scavenger hunt looking at the historic clothing display. Dorothy Lamberti and Connie Dallenbach were our guides through the display. Students learned about soutache braid, peplums, clothing care, buttons, and bloomers. Another part of the search was finding items made from natural fibers. We also did some exploration of natural versus manmade fibers.

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Announcements & Advertising

20th Annual Laurens Festival of Trees20th Annual Laurens Festival of Trees to be held at the United Methodist Church December 21-22, 28-29. Hours Open: NOON – 7:00 p.m. Over 75 displays of all kinds including decorated trees and wreaths. Free will donation. Displays will include themes of Iowa State/University of Iowa, Gingerbread, Dr. Seuss, Yummy Chocolate, snowmen and many other surprises. Even the restrooms are decorated for Christmas!

If you or someone you care about is living with a brain injury, you are not alone. We are a group who lives with or cares for someone who lives with brain injury! We exist to support,

encourage, understand, inform and provide fellowship for brain injury survivors and those involved in their lives.

Northwest Iowa TBI Support GroupA monthly support group held 2nd Thursday of the month

Location: United Methodist Church, 201 W. Main St., Laurens (Park and enter on the south side of the church off of Olive St)

Time: 6:00 p.m.Contact: Rob Schramm by calling: (515) 570-9816

or e-mail: NWIowaTBIGroup@gmail.com

Lanore Thumma, who was the Director of the Festival of Trees for 8 years, is shown looking at some of the displays at this year's 20th Annual Festival of Trees.

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Advertising & Local News

After-School Program in RolfeIowa State University Extension and Outreach Pocahontas County and Rolfe Public Library will hold an after-school program for all school aged children Thursday, December 19, 3:30 p.m. (or when the buses get back to town) until 4:45 p.m. Stories, Crafts and Snacks! ALL CHILDREN ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND! If you have any questions, please contact the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Pocahontas County Office at 712-335-3103.

At the Library with Glenda MulderDecember 18, 2019

We’ve pulled our top books of the year and they are on the table by the circulation desk. Come pick up one of our “Best of” books! Last week I told you about our top fiction titles for the year. Here’s the list of our top nonfiction titles. 1. Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Kondo 6. Elderhood by Aronson 2. Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning by Magnussen 7. Girl, Stop Apologizing by Hollis 3. Inside the White House by Kessler 8. Girl, Wash Your Face by Hollis 4. Storm Lake by Cullen 9. American Spirit by Kyle 5. Women Rowing North by Pipher 10. Code Girls by Mundy Our crafty staff has made a table for any of our patrons to stop by and make Christmas cards. They’ve put out stampers, embossers,

punches, paper, die cuts and so much more! Stop and be creative! Our Book Club December selection is The Christmas Sisters by Sarah Morgan. The description of the book starts like this, “In the snowy Highlands of Scotland, Suzanne McBride is dreaming of the perfect cozy Christmas. Her three adopted daughters are coming home for the holidays and she can’t wait to see them. But tensions are running high.” Oh, that sounds like a fun Holiday read. Grab a copy and join our discussion Monday, December 23 at 7 p.m. Stop in soon to stock up on library materials for the holidays for you and your visitors. We will be closed Christmas Eve and Day, as well as New Year’s Eve & Day. We will be open regular hours the rest of both holiday weeks!

COMING EVENTS• Tot Time Every Monday at 10 a.m.

• Book Club 7 p.m., 4th Monday of the month• Card Making 6:30 p.m. 4th Tuesday monthly

• Take it Tuesday 6:30 p.m. the 1st Tuesday of the month

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Local News & Announcements

Deb & Jeff Hansen Foundation Operation Free Christmas MealPocahontas County 4-H and Pilot Creek FFA will prepare and serve a pork loin meal for EVERYONE! This meal is free of charge due to the generous sponsors, Pocahontas Catholic School, Pocahontas Area Community School, Pocahontas County Farm Bureau, United Bank of Iowa, Pomeroy Community Center, Rolfe Betterment Inc., Laurens First Christian Church, Farm Credit, Dutchland Dairy, and Deb & Jeff Hansen Foundation. The meal will be served Saturday, January 4, 2020, from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at the following locations: Pocahontas Catholic School, Laurens First Christian Church, Pomeroy Community Center, and Rolfe Community Center. Delivery is available for shut-ins by calling the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Office Pocahontas County, 712-335-3103 no later than December 30.

Pocahontas County 4-H ScholarshipsApplications for the 2020 Pocahontas County 4-H Scholarships are available at the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Pocahontas County Office or online at https://extension.iastate.edu/pocahontas4h. All seniors enrolled in Pocahontas County 4-H are eligible for a $750 scholarship. Up to ten scholarships will be awarded. Scholarship applications are due by February 3, 2020, late applications will not be accepted. If you have questions regarding the scholarship contact Lisa at 712-335-3103 or lzeman@iastate.edu

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!- From Kids Korner

Happy Hour6 p.m.

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Church

This Week at Bethany LutheranPastor David E. Klappenbach

Sunday: December 22, 2019Fourth Sunday of Advent9:15 AM ~ Adult SS9:30 AM ~ Youth SS & Coffee Fellowship10:30 AM ~ Worship w/Healing6:00 PM ~ Youth Group (ALL) Christmas Party at BLC

Tuesday: December 24, 20197:30 AM ~ Prayer Group9:30 AM ~ Tuesday coffee at Bethany5:30 PM ~ Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion Service

Wednesday: December 24, 2019May you all have a Blessed Christmas!!!

Worship, Love, Accept~Together in Christ’s Name

This Week at First ChristianPastor Rev. Rita Cordell712-845-6164

Friday, Dec. 20 7 p.m. - A.A.

Sunday, Dec. 22 9:30 a.m. - Sunday School10:30 a.m. - Worship6-8 p.m. - JR. High and High School Youth Group Christmas Party at BLC

Tuesday, Dec. 24th7 p.m. - Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

Resurrection of Our Lord Catholic ChurchPocahontas, IA -- Pastor: Very Rev. Craig Collison, VF

MASS TIMES:Daily Mass as scheduled in the weekly bulletinSaturday at 5:00 PMSunday at 10:30 AMConfessions: Saturday 4:15 pm at Resurrection

Office: 16 SW 2nd Street, PocahontasOffice Phone: 712-335-3242 Residence Phone: 712-335-8065E-mail: colly@ncn.net Pastoral Care: Sister Renae Hohensee, 563-552-8666

This Week at Laurens United Methodist ChurchPastor Ed Frank

Wed., Dec. 18: NO Book ClubCrochet Club @ 10 a.m.Administrative Council meeting @ 7 p.m.

Thurs., Dec. 19: Dorcas Circle @ 2 p.m. at Homestead

Fri., Dec. 20: Men’s Bible Study @ 7 a.m.

Sun., Dec. 15:No Sunday School Fellowship Coffee @ 9:30 a.m.Worship @ 10:30 a.m.Confirmation Class Noon-1:30 p.m.Festival of Trees open NOON-7 p.m.Youth Group (Jr. & Sr. high) visit Care Center from 3-5 p.m.Youth Group (Jr. & Sr. high) 6 p.m. at Bethany Lutheran Church (Christmas Party & Movie)

Tues,. Dec. 24CHURCH OFFICES CLOSEDChristmas Eve Candlelight Service @ 5 p.m.

Wed,. Dec. 25MERRY CHRISTMASCHURCH OFFICES CLOSED

New Hope Baptist Church202 Byron St, Laurens

New Hope Baptist Church invites you to join us for Sunday School at 10 a.m. and our Worship Service at 11 a.m. Additionally all are welcome to attend our weekly Bible Study held each Wednesday evening at 6:30 p.m.

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City Council Minutes

December 2nd, 2019 The Laurens City Council met in regular session at the Municipal Building at 5:00 p.m. on

Monday, December 2nd, 2019. Mayor Rod Johnson called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. Present were Council members, Jean Swanson, Aaron Christenson, Rich Newgard, John Jamison, Julie Potter, City Manager Hilary Reed, City Clerk Joan Hoben, Chief of Police Tom Shaw, Public Works Director Julian Johnsen, and City Attorney Ann Beneke.

Jamison moved to approve the consent agenda including the minutes from November 18th, 2019, meeting, the list of claims, a Cigarette & Tobacco Permit for Dollar General, a Class C Liquor License for Dollar General, and a Class B Native Wine License for Heart ‘n Home. Christenson seconded. All ayes; motion carried.

CLAIMS 12-02-19 ALLIANT ENERGY MONTHLY GAS BILL 388.87

BOMGAARS SUPPLIES 125.89

BROWN SUPPLY CO WATER PLANT SUPPLIES 193.01

ECHO GROUP, INC. LIGHT FIXTURE 722.50

GALL'S NAMEPLATE 10.80

HARN R/O SYSTEMS, INC. CHEMICALS 3,760.00

IACMA RETIREMENT 457 450.00

IRS FED/FICA TAX 4,284.51

IOWA FINANCE AUTHORITY INTEREST PAYMENT 14,127.50

IOWA ONE CALL LOCATES 20.70

IA RURAL WATER ASSOC MEMBERSHIP FEES 275.00

IPERS IPERS 5,121.63

IPERS/PD PROTECTED IPERS 1,965.27 JACK'S UNIFORM & EQUIPMENT POLICE DEPT. FIRE ARM 489.30

LMPC E MAIN TIF INTEREST 1,882.08 LMU MONTHLY UTILITIES 6,295.66 NORTHWEST MFG, INC. NEW DUMPSTER 1,022.00 PRIME BENEFITS SYTEMS GROUP INSURANCE 96.25

SANTANDER LEASING PUMPER PAYMENT 1,461.34

STAPLES OFFICE SUPPLIES 335.74 TREASURER STATE OF IA NOV. SALES TAX 4,557.00 UMB W MAIN/BISSELL LOAN 10,460.00 UNITYPOINT HEALTH-FD PHYSICAL 400.00 US BANK SUPPLIES 222.43 WELLMARK DEC. HEALTH INSURACE 9,470.21 WILLIAM AND WESLEY SHIRT LOGO 6.00

TOTAL 68,143.69

PAYROLL 11/18/2019 001 GENERAL 4,885.82

210 ROAD USE TAX 1,352.75 600 WATER 2,091.86 610 SEWER 2,052.32 670 GARBAGE 2,335.40

TOTAL 12,718.15

PAID TOTAL 80,861.84

BY FUND 001 GENERAL

16,121.26 110 ROAD USE TAX 4,058.80 112 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 5,617.25 176 HOMETOWN PRIDE 1.90 200 DEBT SERVICE 11,960.00 600 WATER 25,207.51 610 SEWER 10,652.06

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City Council Minutes

670 GARBAGE 7,243.06

TOTAL BY FUND 80,861.84

REVENUES GENERAL

23,057.60

ROAD USE TAX 13,800.01

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 9,369.23

EMERGENCY LEVY 298.93

LOCAL OPTION 11,648.96

TAX INCREMENT FINANCING 2,294.32

CEMETERY RESTRICTED 740.00

POCKET PARK 250.00

DEBT SERVICE 9,733.79

WATER 40,662.69

SEWER 21,986.90

GARBAGE 20,842.04

STORM WATER 3,023.31

157,707.78

Newgard moved to approve the Urban Renewal Report. Potter seconded. All ayes; motion

carried. Swanson moved to approve the Health Insurance Renewal effective January 1, 2020. Jamison

seconded. All ayes; motion carried. Newgard moved to approve the Dental Insurance Renewal effective January 1, 2020.

Christenson seconded. All ayes; motion carried. Jamison moved to approve the Eye Insurance Renewal effective January 1, 2020. Potter

seconded. All ayes; motion carried. Potter moved to adjourn at 5:20 p.m. Jamison seconded. All ayes. Motion carried.

__________________________________ __________________________________ Rod Johnson, Mayor Hilary Reed, City Clerk