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Vol. 11 No. 42

February 21, 2018

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Review of "Unconditional Surrender" Performance Submitted by: Ann Beneke

The presentation of “Unconditional Surrender” by Pete Grady who portrayed our 18th President, Ulysses S. Grant, took place on Saturday, February 10, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. at the Rialto Theatre in Pocahontas. The performance of over one hour began with Ulysses Grant reflecting on his life as he is writing his very successful memoirs and is dying of throat cancer. His years as an officer in the Mexican-American War, as leader of the Union Army during the Civil War, as President of the United States during Reconstruction, and as a world traveler and dignitary following his Presidency, were all touched upon. A map of Iowa counties projected on a screen illustrated the names of generals and battles taken from the Mexican War. During the Civil War, Grant (Grady) explained how President Lincoln chose Ulysses Grant, over the objection of others, to be General of the Union Army because he knew Grant would fight. During his Presidency, Grant sent federal

troops into the South to protect the black man’s right to vote. When Grant was on a world tour post-presidency, he arbitrated a dispute between Japan and China concerning islands in the Pacific. President Grant, who was a graduate of West Point Academy, did many good things for our country that required insight and strength of character. After the performance, a reception in the Green Room of the theatre featured favorite foods of Ulysses Grant. Assisting in the setting up and serving at the reception and the ushering of attendees into the theatre were high school students under the direction of Katie Wilford, faculty adviser of Interact Club of Pocahontas Area Community School High School and high school math teacher. Those Interact Club students were: Caroline Brown, Lindsey Hubbell,

Abir Tej Saidani, Jaden Ahlrichs, and Molly Berte. Also assisting were Elizabeth Leu, Anastasia Leu, and Abigail Leu. Among items served at the reception were rice pudding, wheaten bread, turkey, pickles (cucumber, beets, watermelon), strawberries and orange-lemon (Roman) punch. The Pocahontas County Iowa Historical Society was glad to bring Pete Grady to Pocahontas County in celebration of Presidents’ Day this month.

Pictured L-R: Fron Row: Caroline Brown, Lindsey Hubbell, Abir Tej Saidani. Back Row: Pete Grady, Jaden Ahlrichs, Molly Berte, Katie

Wilford, Interact Faculty Advisor

Pictured L-R: Ann Beneke, Vice President of Pocahontas County Iowa Historical Society;

Pete Grady, Grant impersonator; Marcia Leu, President of Pocahontas County Iowa Historical

Society.

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At the Library & Advertising

At the Library with Glenda MulderFebruary 21, 2018

The Library Foundation’s Tropical Getaway Supper to raise funds for the Music Garden is this Thursday, February 22! This will be held in conjunction with the Chamber’s Cabin Fever event. The menu is pulled pork sandwiches, 2 kinds of coleslaw and curlyroni. Be sure to save room for pineapple upside-down cake for dessert! We are planning hula hoop challenges with fun t-shirts as prizes, so brush up your skills! Come, support the Library’s Music Garden, have a great supper and fun with your friends! One of the requirements of being accredited by the State library of Iowa is to review each of our policies every three years. When I realized it was time to review our Mission Statement, I realized it was seriously out of date, long winded, and boring! So, at our January Library Board meeting, we reviewed our mission statement and those of several other Iowa libraries. We agreed on parts we liked in different policies, then agreed it was best to think it over and discuss again in February. Before our next meeting, one of the Board members emailed me this suggestion, based on what we had chosen: "The Laurens Public Library promotes enrichment in the local community by opening its doors to all people, while at the same time fostering

culture and education for everyone." I thought it defined LPL’s mission perfectly. The Library Board agreed, and we hope you do as well. February’s book club choice is The Things We Keep by Sally Hepworth. I’m about half done with this book and can hardly put it down. One of the central characters in this book is a 38 year old woman who moves to an assisted living facility because she has Alzheimer’s. Another is the facility’s new chef, who has recently had much upheaval in her life. This should make a good discussion! You have plenty time to get this book read, so stop by and grab a copy, then plan to join us Monday, February 26 at 7 p.m.

COMING EVENTS

• Tot Time Every Monday at 10 a.m.

• Take it Tuesday - 1st Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.

• Card Making – 4th Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.

• Book Club 4th Monday at 7 p.m.


Local News & Advertising

Laurens Marathon

Preschool Registration WHEN: Tuesday, February 27th Come anytime between 3:30-6:00

WHERE: Laurens Marathon School Commons area (outside office)

WHO: Parents of all incoming preschool children

WHAT TO BRING WITH:

Income verification for year 2017 Emergency Contact information (address & phone number) Contact information for your Dentist & Doctor Insurance information

If you have any questions, contact Angie Mitchell 712-334-1901 or call Laurens Marathon School 712-841-5000

2018 Laurens Summer Ball

Registration

Sunday, February 25, 2:00-4:00 PM West Iowa Bank in Laurens

For ALL kids who have completed Kindergarten through 6th Grade.

Registration is FREE.

Travel Assistance is available.

All games during the week in the evenings.

Registrations must be postmarked by March 20th.

Registration forms were sent home in the Friday folders.

We will have some used ball pants, shoes, and gloves

available during registration.

If you have any questions please contact:

Allison Price at 314-413-6402

AMVETS STAG NIGHT

Havelock AMVETS Post 39

Thursday, February 22nd Happy Hour - 6 PM

Meal - 7 PM


Announcements & Advertising

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Friday Night Special forFebruary 23rd is

homemade beef and noodles or order off our

full menu!Serving begins at 5 p.m.

Thank You!We are so overwhelmed by all the generous donors and people who came for the benefit in honor of Denine Garton. Denine was loved by many and we have seen that first hand these past couple weeks. We want you to all know that your kindness and generosity means the world to us. Marathon and the surrounding areas are small but have BIG hearts. Please know that all the calls, texts, cards, and donations are greatly appreciated. For anyone who attended the benefit, deviled eggs will always hold a special place in the hearts of anyone who cherished Denine. It will forever be a fun story in our family!

- The Gartons and Crosgroves

Windbreak SeminarA Windbreak Seminar will be held on Monday, February 26 from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at West Iowa Bank in Laurens, located at 202 W. Main Street. ISU Extension Forester, Jesse Randall, will be presenting on species selection, site considerations, windbreak design, disease updates, and planting, establishment, and maintenance. This seminar is provided by BV & Pocahontas County Soil & Water Conservation District.


SCORE A NEW CAREER WITH US!

Are you looking for a new career? If you are dependable and motivated, we

want to talk with you.

We are currently accepting applications for the following position:

WELDERS & MACHINISTS – 2nd Shift

We are seeking Dependable and Motivated applicants. Experience is preferred but not required. We are willing to train the right applicants AND WE WANT TO TRAIN THE RIGHT APPLICANTS. Come work in a team-oriented and friendly atmosphere with state of the art equipment. Shift premium is paid during training and overtime is available. We are accepting applications for 2nd shift but will train on 1st shift. A Pre-employment Drug Screen is required. Fisher Hydraulics is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering expanded benefits that include Competitive Wages, Medical, Dental, Flexible Spending Accounts, STD/LTD, Life Insurance Plans, 401K Plan, Paid Personal & Vacation days, & Paid Holidays. To apply: Call 712-845-2634 ext. 113, during the hours of 7:00 am-4:30 pm, Mon.-Thur. and speak with Diane. You may also stop in for an application.

FISHER HYDRAULICS 603 Hwy 10 West

LAURENS, IOWA

Advertising

United Methodist Men’s Annual Soup & Pie Supper

Wednesday, March 7th

from 4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.

Laurens United Methodist Church 201 W. Main St.

Serving Chili, Chicken Noodle

& Broccoli Cheese Soup.

Adults~ $6.00 Children 12 yrs. & under ~ $3.00

Our Methodist Men help support many local & global projects.

LAURENS AREA YOUTH GROUP FEBRUARY SCHEDULE

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH

FEBRUARY 4TH - JUNIOR HIGH

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9TH - SATURDAY FEBRUARY 10TH LOCK-IN ALL JUNIOR HIGH AND HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH

INVITED (METHODIST CHURCH) 6:30P.M. - 8A.M.

FEBRUARY 18TH - HIGH SCHOOL


Youth Group meetings are from 6-8 p.m. on Sunday evenings. All youth 6th to 12th grade are invited to attend.

QUESTIONS CALL: ANGELA CHRISTENSON—712-450-0295

LAURENS AREA YOUTH GROUP FEBRUARY SCHEDULE

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH


FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9TH - SATURDAY FEBRUARY 10TH LOCK-IN ALL JUNIOR HIGH AND HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH

INVITED (METHODIST CHURCH) 6:30P.M. - 8A.M.

FEBRUARY 18TH - HIGH SCHOOL


Youth Group meetings are from 6-8 p.m. on Sunday evenings. All youth 6th to 12th grade are invited to attend.

QUESTIONS CALL: ANGELA CHRISTENSON—712-450-0295


Church

This Week at Laurens United Methodist ChurchPastor Ed Frank

Wed., Feb. 21st: Puppet Troop @ 6:30 P.M.

Thurs., Feb. 22nd: Rachel Circle @ 9:15 A.M.

Fri., Feb. 23rd: Men’s Bible Study @ 7 A.M.

Sun., Feb. 25th: Adult Sunday School @ 9:00 a.m.Sunday School (kids) @ 9:10 a.m.Fellowship Coffee @ 9:30 a.m.Worship @ 10:30 a.m. - Puppets PerformLaurens Area Youth Group (JH) at FCC @ 6 p.m.

This Week at Bethany LutheranPastor Scott Baker

Wednesday: February 21, 2018 11:30 AM ~ Lenten Luncheon at LCC5:00-7:00 PM ~ FCC Men’s Soup Supper6:30 PM ~ Lenten Evening Service here

Thursday: February 22, 2018 1:30-5:30 PM ~ Laurens Community Blood Drive at BLC3:30-5:00 PM ~ Kids Club at FCC4:30-7:00 PM ~ Laurens Public Library Foundation Supper at UMC

Sunday: February 25, 2018Second Sunday in Lent9:15 AM ~ Adult SS 9:30 AM ~ Youth SS9:30 AM ~ Coffee Fellowship10:30 AM ~ Worship 6:00 PM ~ Laurens Area Youth Group (JH) at FCC

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

This Week at First Christian ChurchPastor Rev. Rita Cordell

Wednesday, Feb. 21 11:30 a.m. - Lenten Luncheon at Laurens Care Center5:00 - 7:00 p.m. - Soup Supper at First Christian Church

Thursday, Feb. 22 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. - Kid’s Club at First Christian Church Friday, Feb. 23 7:00 p.m. - AA

Sunday, Feb. 25 9:30 a.m. - Sunday School 10:30 a.m. - Worship 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. - JR. High Youth Group at First Christian

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 8:30 AMConfessions: Saturday 4:15 pm at ResurrectionOffice: 16 SW 2nd Street, PocahontasOffice Phone: 712-335-3242 -- Residence Phone: 712-335-8065E-mail: [email protected] Care: Sister Renae Hohensee, 563-552-8666


Extension News

Seed Treatment Course Scheduled for February 28Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Pocahontas County will host a Seed Treatment Continuing Instruction Course (CIC) for commercial pesticide applicators, Wednesday, February 28. The program will be shown at locations across Iowa through the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP). Registration begins at 8:30 a.m., and the course runs from 9 to 11 a.m. To register or to obtain additional information about the CIC, contact Dianne Dirks at the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach office in Pocahontas County by phoning 712-335-3103 or email [email protected] . The course will provide continuing instruction credit for commercial pesticide applicators certified in categories 4 and 10. Topics to be covered include equipment calibration and safe application techniques; pests, pest management and pesticides; and issues concerning treated seed, including disposal of unused treated seed. Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will be offered. Interested participants should bring their CCA number to the program. Additional information and registration forms for this and other courses offered by the PSEP team can be accessed at www.extension.iastate.edu/PSEP/.

Ornamental and Turfgrass Applicators Course Offered March 7Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Pocahontas County will offer the Ornamental and Turfgrass Applicators Continuing Instruction Course (CIC) for commercial pesticide applicators Wednesday, March 7, 2018. The program can be seen at locations across Iowa through the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) team. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m., and the course runs from 9 to 11:30 a.m. To register or to obtain additional information about the CIC, contact Dianne Dirks at the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach office in Pocahontas County by phoning 712-335-3103 or email [email protected] . The course will provide continuing instructional credit for commercial pesticide applicators certified in categories 3O, 3T, 3OT, and 10. The IDALS required topics to be covered include equipment calibration and safe application techniques; pesticide drift reduction; and phytotoxicity. Pest and pest management topics (including pesticides) include updates on emerald ash borer and bur oak blight; hard to control weeds in lawns; RoundUp for lawns; compaction reduction strategies; identification of common turfgrass insects; and disease identification symptoms on golf courses. Additional information and registration forms for this and other courses being offered by the PSEP team can be accessed at www.extension.iastate.edu/psep.


Extension News

Iowa State University, North Central Iowa Research Association Sponsor Educational MeetingThe annual meeting of the North Central Iowa Research Association and educational program of the ISU Northern Research Farm will take place on March 7 at the Duncan Hall meeting room near Britt, Iowa. Duncan Hall is located 4.5 miles east of Britt on the south side of Highway 18. The street address for Duncan Hall is 2337 Nation Avenue, Britt, IA 50423. Registration and refreshments will be at 9 a.m. and the meeting will start a 9:30 a.m. The meeting will adjourn at 2 p.m. The North Central Iowa Research Association board of directors will meet at the conclusion of the annual meeting. There is no cost to attend. Persons who are attending are encouraged to pre-register by March 2 to help plan for meal

numbers and handout materials. Please call the Hancock County Extension office at 641-923-2856 or the Wright County Extension office at 515-532-3453 to register. Certified Crop Advisers can earn CEU credits for attending this meeting. Dennis Schwab, North Central Iowa Research Association president, will begin the morning program. Schwab will update attendees on recent activities of the association. The association is the owner of the research farm at Kanawha and provides guidance to ISU on research priorities. Matt Schnabel, ISU Northern Research Farm superintendent, will provide a season review from the Northern Research Farm at Kanawha. Brandon Zwiefel, ISU Northern Research Farm Ag specialist, will discuss results from the On-Farm Cooperator Trials and the involvement of local farmers. Reports of current research at the farm will be available. Mark Licht, ISU Cropping Systems specialist, will discuss recent research on soybean row spacing. Licht will also discuss the Soybean Benchmarking Project, which identifies common factors in high yield soybean production. Angie Rieck-Hinz, ISU Extension Field Agronomist, will

discuss soybean cyst nematode (SCN) management. Rieck-Hinz will talk about variety selection and seed treatments that can be used to manage SCN. Paul Kassel, ISU Extension Field Agronomist, will provide an update on dicamba herbicide management for 2018. Dicamba herbicide benefits, application risks and buffer explanations will highlight Kassel’s discussion. Dennis Todey, USDA Midwest Climate Hub director, will discuss Iowa’s changing growing season. Todey will talk about the impact of these growing season changes on corn and soybean production. The morning refreshments are sponsored by First Citizens National Bank. Gold- Eagle Cooperative, MaxYield Cooperative and North Central Cooperative will sponsor the lunch. The meeting is open to the public.


Extension News

Drop in Land and Some Input Costs Expected in 2018Land and input costs for corn and soybean production are expected to decline in 2018, according to research conducted by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. The research, released in ISU Extension and Outreach publication “Estimated Costs of Crop Production in Iowa – 2018” (FM 1712), shows soybean costs falling by $10 per acre from 2017 levels and corn production dropping by $5 per acre. All cost estimates in the report look at average cost for farms in Iowa. The total cost per bushel of soybeans is projected at $9.46 for the herbicide tolerant variety and $9.41 for non-herbicide tolerant beans, at an expected yield of 50 bushels per acre. The total cost per bushel of corn following soybeans is $3.48 (180 bushels per acre) and $4.07 for corn following corn (165 bushels per acre). The drop in prices is attributed to a moderate decline in herbicide, fertilizer, lime and seed prices, as well as lower expected cash rent

costs. These drops, however, are barely expected to offset increases in machinery, labor, insecticide and crop insurance costs. This is especially true for corn as diesel and gas prices are expected to increase fuel costs by $13-14 per acre. “This year appears to be a mix of good news and bad news,” said Alejandro Plastina, assistant professor and extension economist at Iowa State University. “The cost of some inputs are going down while labor and fuel costs are going up. The net result is a very small percent reduction in costs for 2018.” Cost of production has declined significantly since 2012, with total corn costs dropping 19 percent and soybean production falling 14 percent. These reductions in cost, however, are dwarfed by falling prices. The price per bushel of corn is down 53 percent since 2012 and soybean prices have dropped 35 percent. Stagnant prices and continued tight margins make it even more critical for farmers to know their breakeven price and to have a sound marketing strategy, Plastina said. “In order for this information to be useful, these budgets need

to be adapted to the real costs experienced by an operation,” Plastina said. “An accurate breakeven price is based on both costs and expected yields. This is a critical piece of information to have in order to create a marketing strategy.” Ag Decision Maker file A1-20 has Decision Tools that can help farmers better calculate their operation’s cost of production. Since actual costs vary considerably from farm to farm, the editable spreadsheets can aid them in understanding their crop production budgets for 2018. “If farmers don’t know their breakeven price, then it is really hard for them to determine when to sell their crops,” Plastina said. “Everyone is seeking a higher sales price and if you don’t know when that price is enough to cover costs, then you are always waiting for the next round of price increases to come, which might not happen and you’ve missed an opportunity to sell for a price that will cover costs.”


Extension News

Yard and Garden: Forcing Blooms IndoorsIowa gardeners can have an early breath of spring by forcing branches of spring flowering trees and shrubs into bloom. Forcing spring bloomers is an easy task. The hardest part is probably getting yourself outside in the cold, snowy weather. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach horticulturists offer tips on forcing blooms indoors. For more information, contact the ISU Hortline at 515-294-3108 or [email protected]. Which tree and shrub branches can be forced indoors? Forcing the branches of spring-flowering trees and shrubs indoors is an excellent way to brighten the last few weeks of winter. Branches of forsythias, pussy willows, serviceberries, crabapples, magnolias, redbuds and most fruit trees can be successfully forced indoors. When can I collect branches to force indoors? Forcing can be done as soon as the buds begin to swell in late winter. Forsythia and pussy willow can be forced as early as late February. It’s best to wait until March for more difficult-to-force ornamentals,

such as crabapples, magnolias and redbuds. How do you force branches of spring-flowering trees and shrubs indoors? Select branches containing round, plump buds. (Narrow, pointed buds are usually leaf buds. Flower buds are generally larger and have a more rounded shape.) Make clean, slanting cuts 1 to 2 feet from the tips of branches with a sharp pruning shears. Selectively remove branches that won’t harm the appearance or shape of the plant. If pruning fruit trees in late winter, gather some of the pruned material for forcing indoors. If possible, collect branches when temperatures are above 32 degrees Fahrenheit. If the plant material is frozen when collected, submerge the branches in a tub or pail of water for a few hours. Later, set the branches in a tall container of water and place in a dimly lit, cool (60 to 65 F) location. Spray or mist the branches two or three times a day to prevent the buds from drying out. Also change the water in the container daily during the forcing period. Daily changes of water inhibit the growth of bacteria and fungi that could interfere with the absorption of water by the branches. When the flower buds begin to open, move the branches into a bright room. Keep the

flowering branches out of direct sunlight and in a cool location to prolong the bloom period. How long does it take to force branches into bloom? The time period required to force branches into bloom depends upon the plant species and collection date. Forsythia and pussy willow generally take only one to three weeks to force. Apple and crabapple branches may take two to four weeks. The forcing period for magnolias is three to five weeks. The closer it is to the plant’s normal outdoor flowering period, the less time it takes to force the cut branches indoors.

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