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Biggest Little Paper In Town! The Paper Laurens, Iowa Our Town , Our Paper! © Copyright My Laurens, Inc., 2010 All Rights Reserved. Vol. 12 No. 1 May 9, 2018 www.thepapernow.com Local News Iowa Central & Area High Schools Announce More Information On a Manufacturing Training Hub with Laurens-Marathon High School In Laurens Iowa Central is moving forward with a Manufacturing Training Hub in Laurens, Iowa with our area high schools and as Dr. Kinney said, “With the development of this Manufacturing Training Hub, the goals relate to creating interest within our area high schools in the career opportunities within the Manufacturing industry, offering post-secondary educational opportunities that are currently not available to students enrolled in our area high schools, and creating a trained workforce for area companies that are in need of filling current needs or expanding their current operations.”… Kinney went on to say, “e college will also provide access to the facility for Industrial training for area businesses and workers to help them keep up with changing technology and equipment operations.” “e funds invested will be used to purchase equipment for a career academy and help upgrade the training facility. e Hub will be operated by Iowa Central Community College. e equipment will be used to train students so they have the skills necessary to enter the workforce, benefitting small and emerging businesses. is will help our K-12 partners expose middle and high school students to the great jobs and careers available in Laurens and surrounding communities and provide them with the skills needed to continue into technical and other careers with outstanding pay” according to Dean of Business and Industrial Technology, Neale Adams. Scott Williamson, Superintendent of Laurens-Marathon and Sioux Central said, “e need for the project stems from the needs of both the secondary school districts and the companies that employ individuals in the manufacturing industry. With declining school populations, schools are looking at ways of leveraging partnerships to offer broad educational opportunities for all of their students. One way that has proven successful in providing a quality Career and Technical Education is to partner with other area high schools and community colleges to have a centralized location of education. is gives students from multiple school districts the opportunity and equitable access to education that specializes in nature. “ As Tom Grau, Executive Director of Pocahontas County Economic Development Commission, and John Pohlman, President of Laurens Industrial Foundation stated, “Once the Manufacturing Hub is set up and operational, school districts will be able to share both the cost and the instruction, as well as offer a more diverse offering of courses and programs, without the large financial burden that comes with equipment, safety, and instruction of these programs. By offering these programs to secondary students, this will also enhance the exposure of these students to the career opportunities through education, job shadowing, industry field trips, and other workplace intermediary opportunities. rough this exposure and educational training, the hope is that more young individuals will stay, work and live in the communities that they grew up in and provide a sustainable workforce for the companies that support the local community. is will enhance growth and development of small and emerging businesses who have been restricted due to the lack of skilled workers in the area.” Iowa Central is aggressively working to complete the more detailed plans for the entire $25.5 million bond issue, but estimates at this time up to $750,000 may be invested in Laurens.
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The PaperLaurens, Iowa
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Vol. 12 No. 1
May 9, 2018
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Iowa Central & Area High Schools Announce More Information On a Manufacturing Training Hub with Laurens-Marathon High School In LaurensIowa Central is moving forward with a Manufacturing Training Hub in Laurens, Iowa with our area high schools and as Dr. Kinney said, “With the development of this Manufacturing Training Hub, the goals relate to creating interest within our area high schools in the career opportunities within the Manufacturing industry, offering post-secondary educational opportunities that are currently not available to students enrolled in our area high schools, and creating a trained workforce for area companies that are in need of filling current needs or expanding their current operations.”… Kinney went on to say, “The college will also provide access to the facility for Industrial training for area businesses and workers to help them keep up with changing technology and equipment operations.” “The funds invested will be used to purchase equipment for a career academy and help upgrade the training facility. The Hub will be operated by Iowa Central Community College. The equipment will be used to train students so they have the skills necessary to enter the workforce, benefitting small and emerging businesses. This will help our K-12 partners expose middle and high school students to the great jobs and careers available in Laurens and surrounding communities and provide them with the skills needed to continue into technical and other careers with outstanding pay” according to Dean of Business and Industrial Technology, Neale Adams. Scott Williamson, Superintendent of Laurens-Marathon and Sioux Central said, “The need for the project stems from the needs of both the secondary school districts and the companies that employ individuals in the manufacturing industry. With declining school populations, schools are looking at ways of leveraging partnerships to offer broad educational opportunities for all of their students. One way that has proven successful in providing a quality Career and Technical Education is to partner with other area high schools and community colleges to have a centralized location of education. This gives students from multiple school districts the opportunity and equitable access to education that specializes in nature. “ As Tom Grau, Executive Director of Pocahontas County Economic Development Commission, and John Pohlman, President of Laurens Industrial Foundation stated, “Once the Manufacturing Hub is set up and operational, school districts will be able to share both the cost and the instruction, as well as offer a more diverse offering of courses and programs, without the large financial burden that comes with equipment, safety, and instruction of these programs. By offering these programs to secondary students, this will also enhance the exposure of these students to the career opportunities through education, job shadowing, industry field trips, and other workplace intermediary opportunities. Through this exposure and educational training, the hope is that more young individuals will stay, work and live in the communities that they grew up in and provide a sustainable workforce for the companies that support the local community. This will enhance growth and development of small and emerging businesses who have been restricted due to the lack of skilled workers in the area.” Iowa Central is aggressively working to complete the more detailed plans for the entire $25.5 million bond issue, but estimates at this time up to $750,000 may be invested in Laurens.
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Charger Pride/FIT Exercise Studio 3K/5K Color-A-Thon
When: July 14th during Laurens Summer Celebration
Registration 7:30 a.m. Start Time 8:00 a.m.
Where: FIT Exercise Studio
All Donations/Proceeds go to Charger Pride
The donations Charger Pride received last year have helped in paying for the PBIS parties of a movie at the Rialto Theater in Pocahontas and bowling at Laurens Lounge & Lanes. Charger Pride is fully funding the 8th grade graduation and
offering a free yearbook for each Laurens-Marathon family. We have purchased several common core curriculum items for different classrooms, learning
websites, alternative seating, supplies for 100th day of school activities, physical education equipment, sheet music, art supplies, new books for the school library
and classrooms, and so much more. Together with your donations, we can continue to support our Laurens-Marathon students and staff.
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Advertising & Announcements
Thursday, May 3rd 2:00 - 6:00pm
NOW HIRING! Apply in Person – Immediate Interviews FISHER HYDRAULICS 603 Highway 10 West ~ Laurens, Iowa 2nd Shift Machinist – Welder – Assemblers We offer $1.00 shift differential during training also. We offer opportunity to earn bonus each month. We are the only manufacturing facility in town with AIR CONDITIONING! ______________________________________________________________________ A Pre-employment Drug Screen is required. Fisher Hydraulics is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering expanded benefits that includes Competitive Wages, Medical, Dental, Flexible Spending Accounts, STD/LTD, Life Insurance Plans, 401K Plan, Paid Personal & Vacation days, & Paid Holidays.
Cheers!
Gene Sernett is turning 90 on May 19th!
Please help him celebrate this special event
by sending your greetings to him at 513 Lake Street, Laurens, IA 50554
Laurens Women's Club to MeetThe Laurens Women’s Club will meet for a regular meeting and Dutch Treat Brunch on Friday, May 11 at 9:30 a.m. at Bethany Lutheran Church. The program will be “Youth Groups of Laurens” presented by Heather Totten of Kid’s Corner, Allison Price representing the Summer Ball Program and Angie Christenson with the Laurens Youth Group.
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Announcements
Summer Ball Help Needed
I have the following concession stand dates and times open:
Tuesday, May 22 7:15 P.M. Thursday, May 24 5:30 P.M. Thursday, June 7 5:30 P.M. Monday, June 11 5:30 P.M.
Wednesday, June 13 5:30 P.M. Thursday, June 14 5:30 P.M.
I need umpires and people to run the scoreboard for all home boys’ and
girls’ peewee games.
Thursday, May 17th 7:30 P.M. (Girls) Monday, May 21 6:00 P.M. (Boys) Tuesday, May 22 7:30 P.M. (Girls)
Thursday, May 24th 7:30 P.M. (Girls) Thursday, May 31st 7:30 P.M. (Girls) Monday, June 4th 7:30 P.M. (Boys)
Thursday, June 7th 6:00 P.M. (Boys-Minors) Tuesday, June 12th 7:30 P.M. (Girls)
Wednesday, June 13th 6:00 P.M. (Boys) Thursday, June 14th 7:30 P.M. (Girls)
Please contact Allison Price at 314-413-6402 if you are able to help.
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At the Library & Advertising
At the Library with Glenda MulderMay 9, 2018
A couple things fell together just right this week, so I have new programs to tell you about. Coincidentally, they both involve men named Brad! The first is coming up this Thursday, May 10th at 1 o’clock. Pharmacist Brad Olsen will be here to inform us of the changes happening at our downtown Hy-Vee Drugstore. He promised to bring cookies, I’ll throw on a pot of coffee, so join us! The next Brad is better known in these parts as Mr. Wilkening, former L-M middle school history teacher. He will bring his program “Lessons of the Holocaust” to our library at 7 pm May 21st. Plans are for him to spend the day imparting these lessons to the high school students at PAC, then
the middle school students here at Laurens-Marathon. More about this next week, but for now just get it on your calendar! Here’s a list of the new novels we’ve received recently: High Tide Club by Mary Kay Andrews, Crooked Staircase by Dean Koontz, Noir by Christopher Moore, Winter Sisters by Robin Oliveira, The Other Lady Vanishes by Amanda Quick, By Invitation Only by Dorthea Benton Frank, Mr Flood’s Last Resort by Jess Kidd, Favorite Sister by Jessica Knoll, Princess by James Patterson, The Cast by Danielle Steel, and the Pulitzer Prize winning Less by Andrew Greer. In nonfiction we received Meghan; a Hollywood Princess by Andrew Morton, Natural Causes: an epidemic of wellness, the certainty of dying, and killing ourselves to live longer by Barbara Ehrenreich, and The Best Cook in the World: tales from my momma's table by Rick Bragg. Laurens Elks Class of ‘73 purchased two kids motorcycle books in memory of their classmate, Mark Hawley. Our Book Club choice for May is The
Art Mending by Elizabeth Berg. This is an author that many of our patrons enjoy, but I have never read, so I am looking forward to reading it. Our catalog describes it this way, “Returning home for a family reunion, Laura Bartone and her brother, Steve, are stunned by their sister's allegations of shocking behavior on the part of their mother, and must come to terms with the truth and lies within their family.“ Because of the holiday, we will meet Tuesday, May 29 at 7 pm.
COMING EVENTS• Tot Time Every Monday at 10 a.m.
• Healthcare Forum; changes at Hy-Vee Drugstore May 10 at 1 p.m.
• Free ALLI Painting on Canvas Class May 14 1-3 p.m.
• Free ALLI Jewelry Making Class May 21 1-3 p.m.
• Lessons of the Holocaust May 21 at 7 p.m.• Book Club TUESDAY, May 29 at 7 p.m. • Take it Tuesday - 1st Tuesday 6:30 p.m.
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Clay Class at Laurens Public LibraryGail Olson, Jeri Wenell, Gurpreet Thumma and Deb Hertz are shown displaying a bit of their creativity in clay class last Monday at the Laurens Public Library. This, as well as other classes in the series, are taught by Holly Zinn of the Pearson Art Center at the Lakes. There are a few spots left in the Jewelry Making class on May 21. There is no charge for this class – it’s sponsored by the Iowa Arts Council. Contact the library to sign up!
The Bellinghausen ChallengeTake advantage of this exciting chance to have your generosity matched with the Bellinghausen Challenge! Because of their commitment that a swimming
pool is an important asset to our community and swimming lessons for our children are imperative, the Bellinghausen family has pledged to match donations to the Laurens Pool Project on a two for 1 basis! So get your family together, empty your piggy banks and collect a donation for the project. With the Bellinghausen pledge, all donations that come in are automatically tripled! If your family collects $100, the total going into the pool fund will be $300! Drop your donation off at City Hall or send to: City of Laurens272 North 3rd StreetLaurens, IA 50554 For online donations, go to https://www.youcaring.com/residents-of-laurens-501476#.VroaM9qM6g4.facebook Follow our Facebook page for more updates!
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Choose the Club! MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH LAURENS COUNTRY CLUB
9 am – 1 pm “FARE AND FIRE”
START MOM OUT WITH A COMPLIMENTARY IMOSA
New “adults only” table (cooking with spirits)
in addition to our traditional BREAKFAST AND PASTRY BUFFET
Blue moon muffins (w/orange frosting) Fat tire cheddar biscuits
Fireball bites Infused fruit
…and more… ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Also, new for the kiddos: Chicken and waffle bites
712-841-2287
(After hours: 712-450-2144)
POCAHONTAS COUNTYLEADERSHIP PROGRAMMay 22 | 5:30-8:30pmPrairie Lakes AEA, Pocahontas
Sponsored by Pocahontas County Economic Development Commission
No cost to attend | Pre-registration is required for the meal countRSVP to Gretchen at [email protected] or 712-335-4636 by May 18
HELPFUL HINTS AND TIPS FOR
BUSINESS OWNERS
This leadership session will focus on improving business signage and window design
Presenters: Maia Fiala Jessen and Terry Buschkamp, from the
Iowa Economic Development Authority’s Downtown Resources Department
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Agronomy Class for Women to be held in Buena Vista CountyIowa State University Extension and Outreach is pleased to partner with the USDA-NRCS, the Buena Vista and Pocahontas County Farm Bureau and the Buena Vista and Pocahontas Soil and Water Conservation Districts to bring Agronomy in the Field to Buena Vista County. Agronomy in the Field is a multi-session, hands-
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on workshop being offered to women landowners, farmers, conservationists and other women who are interested in learning more about agronomy. This series of workshops will be held monthly at the Margo and Ron Sievers Farm located at: 1134 510th St., Rembrandt, IA 50576 Session dates are May 23, June 20, July 25, August 7 and September 5. All sessions will start promptly at 5:45 p.m. and conclude by 7:15 p.m. The sessions are open to all women and there is no charge, but we do ask that you contact Holly Frerk with the Pocahontas County
Extension Office at 712-335-3103 to register so we can guarantee enough materials. The goals of this series are to strengthen agronomic skills for women that allow for better decision-making, provide a better understanding of inputs for crop production, see and understand different conservation practices and increase confidence in communication
with spouse, farming partner, ag retailer or tenant. “We plan to cover topics on planting conditions, crop growth and development, replant considerations, weed, disease and insect identification, pest management principles, scouting techniques and additional practices and topics as they come up,” said Angie Rieck-Hinz, ISU Extension Field Agronomist. This series is designed to be hands-on and conducted in the field to see real-time conditions. Each session will be approximately 60-90 minutes in length; you do not need to commit for the entire season to attend. Sessions will occur rain or shine. Directions to the site: From the intersection of Hwy 3 and Hwy 71, go north on Hwy 71 two miles to 510th St or C29. Turn left and go west approximately 1.75 miles. The farm is 1134 and located on the south side of the road. Agronomy in the Field is sponsored by ISU Extension and Outreach, Pocahontas County Extension, the USDA-NRCS, the Farm Bureau of Buena Vista and Pocahontas Counties and the Soil and Water Conservation Districts of Buena Vista and Pocahontas Counties.
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Laurens Summer Ball Home Games Monday, May 14th 6PM Boys Coach Pitch
Wednesday, May 16th 6PM Boys Coach Pitch
Thursday, May 17th 6PM Girls Coach Pitch/7:30PM Girls Peewee
Monday, May 21st 6PM Boys Coach Peewee
Tuesday, May 22nd 6PM Girls Coach Pitch/7:30PM Girls Peewee
Thursday, May 24th 6PM Girls Coach Pitch/7:30PM Girls Peewee
Thursday, May 31st 6PM Girls Coach Pitch/7:30PM Girls Peewee
Monday, June 4th 6PM Boys Coach Pitch/7:30PM Boys Peewee
Thursday, June 7th 6PM Boys Minors (Little League)
Monday, June 11th 6PM Boys Coach Pitch
Tuesday, June 12th 6PM Girls Coach Pitch/7:30PM Girls Peewee
Wednesday, June 13th 6PM Boys Peewee
Thursday, June 14th 6PM Girls Coach Pitch/7:30PM Girls Peewee
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Church
This Week at Laurens United Methodist ChurchPastor Ed Frank
Wed., May 9th: Book Club @ 9 a.m.
Thurs., May 10th: Brain Trauma Support Group meeting @ 6 p.m. (Wesley Room)
Fri., May 11th: Men’s Bible Study @ 7 a.m.
Sun., May 13th:Adult Sunday School @ 9:00 a.m.Sunday School @ 9:10 a.m. - last dayFellowship Coffee @ 9:30 a.m.Worship @ 10:30 a.m. - Teacher appreciation & Attendance awards NO Youth Group
This Week at Bethany LutheranPastor Scott Baker
Wednesday: May 9, 2018 7:00 PM ~ Council Mtg.
Saturday: May 12, 2018 8:30-9:30 AM ~ Registration/coffee before our Bethany’s Women Retreat
Sunday: May 13, 2018Seventh Sunday of Easter9:15 AM ~ Adult SS 9:30 AM ~ Youth SS9:30 AM ~ Coffee Fellowship10:30 AM ~ Worship Usher & Greeter: Ron & Jan HersomNO Youth Group
Monday: May 14, 2018 7:00 PM ~ Hand Bell Rehearsal
Worship, Love, Accept~Together in Christ’s Name
This Week at First ChristianPastor Rev. Rita Cordell
Wednesday, May 9 7:00 p.m. - Lydia Group
Friday, May 11 7:00 p.m. - AA
Sunday, May 13 9:30 a.m. - Sunday School10:30 a.m. - Worship NO Youth Group
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 AM
Confessions: Saturday 4:15 pm at Resurrection
Office: 16 SW 2nd Street, Pocahontas
Office Phone: 712-335-3242
Residence Phone: 712-335-8065
E-mail: [email protected]
Pastoral Care: Sister Renae Hohensee, 563-552-8666
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Extension News
4-H and FFA Livestock IdentificationYouth that will be exhibiting livestock at the 2018 Pocahontas County Fair must have their animals identified in their 4Honline account no later than May 15. Tags for swine, breeding ewes, breeding heifers, bucket calves and feeder calves are available at the ISU Extension and Outreach Office Pocahontas County. If you need assistance with the identification process, please contact [email protected] or 712-335-3103. Youth (grades K-5 not in 4-H) exhibiting open bucket calves, bottle lambs or a pet need to contact the Extension office by July 1, there are no tags or papers to fill out.
4-H Summer ActivitiesAll youth in 4th through 12th grades are welcome to participate in the following 4-H activities throughout the summer months. Our day camps and activities fill up quickly and are available on a first come first serve basis. If you would like your child to participate in any of the activities, please contact the ISU Extension and Outreach Pocahontas County for complete details and registration forms at 712-335-3103 or [email protected].• On Their Own and OK: Wed., June 6 Participants will start off creating a schedule of a routine, learn about safety at home while they are by themselves, how to handle emergencies, and learn safe and healthy recipes they can make on their own.• Quest to be your Best: Thurs., June 7 Come explore the outdoors to discover fun ways to be active through games that challenge you physically, activities that test you mentally, and discover new traits about your best self. Our adventures will help uncover your personal ‘spark’ as you reveal your goals to grow yourself. • Babysitting Clinic: Fri., June 8 All youth in 5th and 6th grade are encouraged to take this babysitting course. You will learn basic child care skills.• Science of BBQ: Tues., June 26 This program will introduce participants to grilling methods, including cooking with charcoal. Youth will explore various meat cuts and how cooking temperatures and the composition of the meat can affect the barbecuing process. Participants will also learn how to incorporate meat into a healthy diet, food safety and techniques such as using rubs, marinades and seasonings. Each participant will be able to create their own recipe and practice grilling.• Monarchs on the Move: Thurs., June 28 Experience life as a monarch butterfly in the Monarchs on the Move day camp. In this camp you’ll need to get food as a caterpillar, make a chrysalis, and fly to find habitat to live in as an adult. Learn about the biology and importance of the monarch butterfly and how they are in danger. Explore ways to help the monarch by increasing habitat. Find out what you can do to help the monarch.• Step Into Healthcare & Medicine: Tuesday, July 10 Step into the daily routine of medicine and explore the wide range of professional opportunities in the world of healthcare. Tour a variety of medical facilities, meet healthcare professionals, participate in medicinal demonstrations and discover potential career paths.• RACE IT, FLING IT, FLY IT: Thur., July 26 Aspiring scientists…study, build, design and launch your own rockets! Test Newton’s Laws of motion, force and gravity as you race, fling, fly, launch or blast off a variety of rocketry designs. (All new camp for participants who attended Race It, Fling It, Fly It in Summer 2017.) • Building Blocks of Entrepreneurship—Tue., July 31 Dive into the world of entrepreneurship with LEGOs! Learn what it takes to create a new idea, develop a plan, and share your results through creativity, innovation, and communication. Participants will work in teams to develop an idea for making their community a better place to live. Using LEGOs, teams will work together to build a model, create a presentation poster, and market their idea. The day will end with a showcase from camp participants for their families and local guests.
Food Preservation 101 Don't know what to do with your excess garden produce? Do you want to learn how to preserve food safely at home?
Join Pocahontas County Extension and Outreach on May 23, 2018 at 6 p.m. for Food Preservation 101. The workshop will be held at the Pocahontas County Extension and Outreach Office. 4-H'ers are welcome to attend with a parent or guardian! There is a fee to attend. For questions or registration information, please call the Pocahontas County Extension and Outreach office at 712-335-3103 or email Holly Frerk at [email protected].
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Yard and Garden: Growing GeraniumsGarden geraniums are popular flowering plants for beds, borders, containers, hanging baskets and window boxes. Geraniums are easy to grow and provide color in the garden from May to frost. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach horticulturists offer tips on planting and selecting geranium varieties. For more information, contact the ISU Hortline at 515-294-3108 or [email protected]. Which types of geranium can be grown in the home garden? Several annual geraniums can be grown in home gardens. Zonal geraniums (Pelargonium × hortorum) are the most common geranium in home gardens. Plants have round to kidney-shaped leaves. The medium green leaves often have bark bands or zones, hence the common name. Flower colors include red, pink, salmon, orange, white, lavender and bi-colors. Zonal geraniums are excellent flowering plants for beds, borders, containers, hanging baskets and window boxes. Ivy geraniums (Pelargonium peltatum) have ivy-shaped leaves and a trailing growth habit. Flowers may be single or double and are available in shades of white, pink and red.
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Plants are best suited for hanging baskets and window boxes. In recent years, plant breeders have crossed zonal and ivy geraniums. These interspecific hybrids are vigorous plants, bloom profusely and have vibrantly colored flowers. The two most prominent members of this type are cultivars in the Calliope and Caliente Series. Plants in the Calliope Series most closely resemble zonal geraniums, while those in the Caliente Series more closely resemble ivy geraniums. (A series is a group of closely related cultivars with uniform characteristics, such as height, spread and flowering habit. Generally, the only characteristic that varies within a series is flower color.) Other geraniums available to home gardeners include fancy-leaf and scented geraniums. Fancy-leaf geraniums possess silver, white, gold, red or purple markings on their leaves. Scented geraniums have aromatic foliage. Their leaves emit their characteristic scent when rubbed or bruised. Cultivars are available with apple, lemon, pineapple, rose, peppermint, nutmeg, cinnamon and other fragrances. Flowers on fancy-leaf and scented geraniums are smaller and less showy than other geraniums. Annual geraniums are not actually “true” geraniums as they are members of the genus Pelargonium. True geraniums are perennials in the genus Geranium. When can I plant geraniums outdoors? Annual geraniums should
be planted outdoors when the danger of frost is past. It’s usually safe to plant geraniums in early May in southern Iowa, mid-May in central Iowa and late May in northern portions of the state. What are suitable planting sites for geraniums? Geraniums perform best in fertile, well-drained soils in full sun. Plants will grow in partial shade, but will not bloom well. For optimum flowering, geraniums should receive at least six hours of direct sun each day. What are the maintenance requirements for geraniums? Annual geraniums respond well to applications of fertilizer. Prior to planting, apply and incorporate 1 to 2 pounds of an all-purpose garden fertilizer, such as 10-10-10, per 100 square feet of garden area. Geraniums growing in containers should be fertilized every two to four weeks with a dilute fertilizer solution. During dry periods, a deep soaking once a week is sufficient for plants in beds and borders. Plants in containers require more frequent watering. Water geraniums in containers when the soil surface becomes dry to the touch. If possible, avoid overhead watering as wet foliage encourages disease development. To keep plants blooming continuously throughout the summer, remove spent flowers (deadhead) on a regular basis. Deadheading prevents seed development and encourages the plants to produce additional blooms. It also improves plant appearance.
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Extension News
ISU Extension and Outreach Workshop on Farm Succession and Estate Planning Who will succeed you in your business? Many families struggle with making succession plans. “Families say they don’t know how to start talking about farm succession. We ask them, ‘What do you have now? ‘and ‘Where do you want to go?’ to get started”, says Iowa State University (ISU) Beginning Farmer Center Farm Transition Specialist David Baker. “The workshop is planned as a multi-generational event for exiting owners and spouses and succeeding owners and spouses”, says ISU Extension and Outreach Farm and Agribusiness Specialist, Kelvin Leibold. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is offering a Farm Succession and Estate Planning Workshop to help farm families begin those conversations and start putting transition plans on paper. Jerry Chizek, ISU Extension and Outreach Regional Director, says offering a farm business succession workshop is a result of needs expressed by area farm families. “I hear individual family members express concerns about the future of the farm business, but many families have not taken the time to have those discussions between the generations involved. This is an opportunity to begin those discussions. If it is important for the farm to stay in the family, then it is critical to have these discussions to share the goals, dreams, fears, and expectations associated with succession planning,” said Chizek. “That’s why we are bringing Iowa State University transitioning experts to our region.” The first workshop will be held on June 7, 2018 starting at 5:30pm-9:00pm with David Baker and Zachary Chizek, Beginning Farmer Center Administrator and Attorney at Law, presenting Farm Succession in Fort Dodge. The second workshop will be held on June 21, 2018 starting at 5:30pm-9:00pm with Kelvin Leibold, ISU Extension and Outreach Farm and Agribusiness Specialist, presenting on Estate Planning. During the first workshop, participants will learn the importance of Farm Business Succession Planning, farm succession structure, beginning farmer tax credits, and working with an attorney. During the second workshop, participants will learn the language of estate planning, setting goals, gift, estate, and inheritance taxes, and implementing your estate plan. The workshops will be held Thursday, June 7th from 5:30-9:00 p.m. and Thursday, June 21st from 5:30-9:00 p.m. at the Webster County Extension and Outreach office located at 217 South 25th Street, Suite C12 in Fort Dodge. Registration fee for both workshops is $150 per family of four or $50 per person. Pre-registration is required by June 1, 2018 and can be made by contacting one of the Region 7 County Extension offices – Hamilton County, 515-832-9597, [email protected]; Humboldt County, 515-332-2201, [email protected]; Webster County, 515-576-2119, [email protected]; or Wright County, 515-532-3453, [email protected].
Pocahontas County Extension and Outreach will Offer Babysitting Clinic ISU Extension and Outreach Pocahontas County will be holding a Babysitting Clinic for 5th – 6th graders. The Babysitting Clinic will be held on Friday, June 8, 2017 from 9:00am – 2:00pm at the Pocahontas County Extension and Outreach Office (305 North Main St.). Participants will learn the basics of CPR, home safety, money management and how to make a healthy snack. They will finish the day discussing the ages and stages of young children. Participants will be provided a pizza lunch. Register early by calling 712-335-3103, class size is limited to 20 participants. For questions, please contact Program Coordinator, Holly Frerk, at email [email protected].
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The Adventure Comes to You: Workshops Feature the Latest in LiteracyLiteracy, the ability to read and write, is connected to so much of what we do, says Malisa Rader, an Iowa State University Extension and Outreach human sciences specialist. “The foundation of reading can help children do well in other subjects,” said Rader, who specializes in family life issues.Faculty from Iowa State University’s School of Education will present two workshops on some of the latest research and practices in literacy. Interested participants can choose to attend June 6 in Atlantic or June 7 in Humboldt. The morning will consist of a welcome and brief overview of the topics. Participants then will engage with faculty in current themes in literacy. Next, participants will select up to two topics for small group interactive study. A summary review and whole group interactive discussion will end the day. Topics and presenters. Denise Crawford is an associate professor and director of the Center for Technology in Learning and Teaching at Iowa State University. She will present some of the latest innovative technology to support literacy learning. Connie Beecher is an assistant professor in literacy and a state specialist in family life. She will discuss strategies for teachers, parents and communities to use to support children in developing language and learning skills to be ready for kindergarten. Emily Hayden is an assistant professor in literacy in the School of Education. She will present how to work with reluctant readers and writers by using inquiry-based, interesting topics. Soo Ahn is an assistant professor in special education in the School of Education. She will explain strategies and research on positive behavior supports for struggling readers and writers.Sara Nelson is the state 4-H STEM lead for Iowa. She will discuss supporting early literacy through active learning in science, technology, engineering and math. Continuing Education Units available. There is no cost for participating in the one day workshop. Coffee and lunch will be available. One continuing education unit is available for teacher license renewal with additional online participation and fee payment. Department of Human Services child care professional development training hours also are available. “We hope to have a diverse audience at each workshop including parents and guardians, early educators, school administrators, home visitors, librarians, volunteers who run after-school programs and anyone else interested in supporting literacy,” Rader said. A strong background in reading not only helps children do well in school, but also is linked to long-term physical and mental health. It builds their confidence and supports them in becoming life-long learners, Rader said. “We are excited at the opportunity to hear about the latest trends and research from Iowa State faculty, as well as have conversations on practical applications to support Iowa children in this area,” Rader said.Interested participants must register online at least one week prior to the event at http://bit.ly/adventurecomestoyou. For more information, contact Connie Beecher at [email protected].
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April 24, 2018 The Utility Board of Trustees of Laurens, Iowa met in regular session at the Municipal Building, 272 N. Third Street, Laurens, Iowa, at 11:30 a.m. on the above date. Present were Trustees Richard Main, Ben Storms and Jerry Runneberg. Also present was General Manager Chad Cleveland. Motion by Trustee Storms and seconded by Trustee Runneberg to approve the agenda for the April 24, 2018 meeting as presented. Ayes: All. Nays: None. Motion carried. Motion by Trustee Runneberg and seconded by Trustee Storms to approve the minutes of the March 28, 2018 meeting. Ayes: All. Nays: None. Motion carried. Motion by Trustee Storms and seconded by Trustee Runneberg to approve the summary of receipts for March 2018 in the amount of $466,310.90 and the list of expenses for March 2018 in the amount of $308,515.22. Ayes: All. Nays: None. Motion carried. Summary of Receipts A/R Electric $ 346,427.26 A/R Communications $ 72,807.37 Merchandise/Services – Electric $ 1,717.50 Merchandise/Services – Communications $ 280.68 Carrier Access Fees $ 2,800.79 Write Off Recovery – Electric $ 1,520.98 Write Off Recovery – Communications $ 844.02 Deposits – Electric $ 1,870.00 Deposits – Internet $ 235.00 Marathon Loan – Principal Payment $ 1,181.08 Marathon Loan – Interest Payment $ 402.44 Marathon Energy Sales $ 14,610.62 Attachment H Revenues $ 21,095.33 Miscellaneous – Electric $ 324.33 Miscellaneous – Telephone $ 92.00 Miscellaneous – Cable TV $ 71.50 Electric Receipts $ 389,179.54 Office Supplies – Electric $ 30.00 Communications Receipts $ 77,131.36 Total Cash Receipts $ 466,310.90 Total Cash Receipts $ 466,310.90 List of Expenses A & M Laundry Dust Mops & Mats $ 85.28 AFLAC Employee Contributions $ 210.60 AK Floor Coverings Flooring Repair $ 100.00 Alliant Energy Natural Gas $ 312.10 Aureon CALEA/SS7/Switching/Transport $ 821.89 Avesis Group Vision Insurance $ 114.52 Big 10 Network Programming Fees $ 599.76 Biorn Corporation Collection Fees $ 140.29 Blue Tarp Financial Shop Vac/Supplies $ 203.90 Border States Electric Street Light Poles/Pedestals $ 3,746.02 Century Link Access Transport Fees $ 558.07 Century Link Lexcis Directory Listings $ 25.85 Cleveland, Chad IAMU Broadband Conference $ 344.83 Confluent HD/DVR Boxes $ 378.00 Consortia Consulting Consulting Contract $ 900.00 Counsel Lanier Copier Support $ 32.12 Customers Deposit Refunds $ 204.44 Dakota Riggers Supply Supplies $ 110.24 Department of Energy WAPA Power Bill $ 29,537.38
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Echo Group Conduit/Supplies $ 681.13 Employee Benefit Systems Self-Funding - Claims $ 776.74 Employee Benefit Systems Self-Funding - Administration $ 120.00 Fox Sports Net North Programming Fees $ 1,621.80 Global Equipment Company Generator Belt Kit/Supplies $ 518.48 Hearst Television Programming Fees $ 1,188.29 Horsetech Shipping Fees $ 9.86 ICMA RC Employee Contributions $ 1,200.00 Internal Revenue Service Payroll Taxes $ 7,975.29 Interstate TRS Fund TRS Fund Assessment $ 124.56 Iowa Association of Municipal Utilities Consulting EIA 861 Report $ 380.00 Iowa Department of Revenue Sales Tax $ 8,431.00 Iowa Department of Revenue State Withholding $ 1,584.00 Iowa Public Employees Retirement System IPERS Withholding $ 5,048.90 Itron, Inc. Annual Maintenance/Support $ 1,702.99 KTIV-TV Programming Fees $ 827.50 Laurens, City of Utility Billing $ 81,226.53 Laurens Food Pride Cleaning Supplies $ 40.34 Laurens House of Print Meter Records $ 145.84 Laurens Municipal Power & Communications Communications Bill $ 137.95 Laurens Municipal Utilities Utility Bill $ 104.40 Laurens State Bank CTS Improvement Fund $ 20,000.00 Laurens State Bank Service Charges $ 29.82 Laurens Sun Publications/Advertising $ 178.99 Long Lines Communication Services $ 7,550.36 Merchant Bankcard Credit Card Processing Fees $ 592.20 Messenger Advertising $ 220.00 MidAmerican Energy Neal 4 Operations $ 31,000.00 National Cable Television Cooperative Programming Fees $ 15,138.81 National Cable Television Cooperative Cable Modems/EMTAs $ 921.98 National Cable Television Cooperative Communications Supplies $ 470.03 National Cable Television Cooperative CMTS Annual Support $ 1,853.30 Nexstar Broadcasting Programming Fees $ 1,324.00 NIMECA Power Bill $ 25,529.85 Oak Hill Consulting Engineering Fees $ 130.00 Office Elements Supplies $ 18.53 Payroll Salaried, Hourly & Overtime $ 23,175.59 Petty Cash Postage $ 11.55 PLIC-SBD Group Life/Disability Insurance $ 638.62 Pop Media Programming Fees $ 687.61 Postmaster Postage Stamps/Utility Billing $ 944.91 Power Products Services Inverter System $ 5,936.87 Pro Cooperative Fuel $ 356.29 R & D Industries Network Support $ 215.00 RFD TV Programming Fees $ 7.13 Rovi Guides Programming Fees $ 645.57 Spencer Municipal Utilities Programming/Transport Fees $ 1,700.87 Stuart C. Irby Cable Tester/Hot Stick/Supplies $ 2,334.54 Tower Distribution Company Programming Fees $ 1,065.82 Van Wert Electric Meters $ 347.75 Verizon Wireless Wireless Service $ 271.50 Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Group Health Insurance Premiums $ 10,760.89 WSI Corporation Programming Fees Q2 2018 $ 1,213.47 Zcorum Cable Modem Provisioning $ 783.56 Ziegler, Inc. Skid Loader Supplies $ 188.92 Total Expenses $ 308,515.22
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Electric Expenses $ 243,452.00 Communications Expenses $ 65,063.22 Total Expenses $ 308,515.22 The Trustees reviewed the Utility Funds Report, Income Statement, and Balance Sheet for March 2018. The Trustees then reviewed the CD interest rate quotes received. Motion by Trustee Runneberg and seconded by Trustee Storms to reinvest CD #70678 for $200,000, reinvest CD #104755 for $150,000, and invest $300,000 of operating funds into CDs with Laurens State Bank. Ayes: All. Nays: None. Motion carried.
Board Member Storms introduced the following Resolution entitled "RESOLUTION APPROVING 2018 CTS IMPROVEMENTS AGREEMENT AND CONSENTING TO THE ISSUANCE OF NOTES BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF NORTH IOWA MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF ACQUISITION OF AN UNDIVIDED INTEREST IN CERTAIN TRANSMISSION FACILITIES KNOWN AS THE COMMON TRANSMISSION SYSTEM” and moved that the Resolution be adopted. Board Member Runneberg seconded the motion. The roll was called and the vote was, Ayes: Main, Runneberg and Storms
Nays: None
Whereupon, the Chairman declared the measure duly adopted.
RESOLUTION APPROVING 2018 CTS IMPROVEMENTS AGREEMENT AND CONSENTING TO THE ISSUANCE OF NOTES BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF NORTH IOWA MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF ACQUISITION OF AN UNDIVIDED INTEREST IN CERTAIN TRANSMISSION FACILITIES KNOWN AS THE COMMON TRANSMISSION SYSTEM
WHEREAS, the City is a member of North Iowa Municipal Electric Cooperative Association (“NIMECA”); and WHEREAS, NIMECA, the City and other municipal members of NIMECA (together with the City, the "Original CTS Participating Municipal Members", and each individually, an "Original CTS Participating Municipal Member"), are parties to a certain Transmission Agreement with Corn Belt Power Cooperative ("Corn Belt") dated January 1, 1989 (the "Transmission Agreement") regarding certain transmission facilities known as the Common Transmission System (“CTS”); and
WHEREAS, NIMECA, the City and other municipal members of NIMECA are parties to a certain North Iowa Municipal Electric Cooperative Association and Participating Municipal Member Agreement, dated January 1, 1989, and a certain North Iowa Municipal Electric Cooperative Association and Participating Municipal Member Agreement, dated September 1, 2009, which provides for a continuation of the prior Member Agreement as it relates to the Transmission Agreement (the “Original Member Agreement”); and
WHEREAS, under the Transmission Agreement and the Original Member Agreement each Original CTS Participating Municipal Member must pay, on or before May 1, 2018, its proportionate share of the costs of annual improvements to the CTS, and each Original CTS Participating Municipal Member owns a proportionate undivided interest in the capacity of the CTS; and
WHEREAS, a 2018 CTS Improvements Agreement (the “Agreement”) has been prepared and is
now before this Board; and
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WHEREAS, under the 2018 CTS Improvements Agreement (1) NIMECA will issue bonds or notes to finance the May 1, 2018, payment in connection with 2017 CTS improvements, and related working capital, capitalized interest and costs of issuance, (2) in consideration thereof, NIMECA will own a proportionate undivided ownership interest in the capacity of the CTS based on the cost of the portion of the 2017 CTS improvements to be financed by NIMECA, and (3) the Cities of Algona and Webster City have the option to participate in the Agreement with the Original CTS Participating Municipal Members; and
WHEREAS, this Board has determined that the 2018 CTS Improvements Agreement is in proper form and in the best interests of the City and its Municipal Electric Utility; and
WHEREAS, this Board has determined that the Board should evidence its approval and consent
to the issuance by NIMECA of not to exceed $3,000,000 Electric Revenue (2018 CTS Improvements Agreement) Capital Loan Notes, for the purposes set forth in the 2018 CTS Improvements Agreement; and
WHEREAS, this Board has had the opportunity and has been advised to have the 2018 CTS
Improvements Agreement and this Resolution reviewed and approved by legal counsel of its choosing.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC UTILITY OF LAURENS, IOWA: Section 1. That the 2018 CTS Improvements Agreement and the form thereof and all exhibits attached thereto, are hereby approved substantially in the form now before this Board with such changes as may be approved by the Chairperson and Secretary, said approval to be conclusively evidenced by the execution thereof, and the Chairperson and Secretary are hereby authorized and directed to execute and deliver the 2018 CTS Improvements Agreement on behalf of the City and its Municipal Electric Utility. Section 2. As provided in the 2018 CTS Improvements Agreement, for good and valuable consideration the sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, this Board hereby (a) agrees and consents to NIMECA having and retaining ownership of a proportionate undivided interest in the capacity of the CTS relating to the portion of the 2017 CTS improvements to be financed by NIMECA, (2) waives any terms in the Original Member Agreement to the contrary, and (3) transfers to NIMECA all rights of the City relating to the undivided ownership interest in the capacity of the CTS relating to the portion of the 2017 CTS improvements to be financed by NIMECA. Section 3. The Board hereby approves, authorizes and consents to the issuance by NIMECA of not to exceed $3,000,000 Electric Revenue (2018 CTS Improvements Agreement) Capital Loan Notes (the “Notes”), for the purposes set forth in the 2018 CTS Improvements Agreement. The Board consents to and agrees that such Notes may be issued and sold by the NIMECA Board in one or more series, at such times and from time to time, in such amounts, to such purchasers and for such purposes, by either public or private sale, at fixed or variable rates of interest as shall be prevailing at the time of issuance of the Notes, but which shall not exceed 9% in any event, with such covenants and terms and in such form and manner as the NIMECA Board shall determine to be appropriate, in its sole discretion. The principal of and interest on the Notes shall be payable solely from and secured by the net revenues of NIMECA under the 2018 CTS Improvements Agreement, and the Notes shall not in any respect be general obligations of the City. Following the issuance of the Notes and for so long as any of Notes remain outstanding, the debt service thereon shall be allocated to the 2018 CTS Participating Municipal Members, or in certain circumstances to the Original CTS Participating Municipal Members, in accordance with the terms and percentages in the 2018 CTS Improvements Agreement, and the City agrees to pay its allocated share of such debt service to NIMECA under the terms and at the times set forth in the 2018 CTS Improvements Agreement. The City further agrees that it may not withdraw or in any way terminate, amend or modify in any way its obligations under the 2018 CTS Improvements Agreement to the detriment of the holders of the Notes while any of the Notes are outstanding and unpaid, except as may be provided in the 2018 CTS Improvements Agreement.
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Section 4. The Board understands and agrees that Ahlers & Cooney, P.C, represents NIMECA in connection with the 2018 CTS Improvements Agreement and the Notes, and, to the extent such representation might be an actual, potential, or perceived conflict of interest, the Board waives any such conflict and consents to said representation.
Section 5. A certified copy of this resolution shall be promptly provided to the Chief
Executive Officer of NIMECA.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 24th day of April, 2018. Richard Main Chairman of the Board of Trustees ATTEST: Chad Cleveland
Secretary of the Board of Trustees Motion by Trustee Runneberg and seconded by Trustee Storms to approve the renewal of the Employers Mutual Package Insurance Policy through Woodley Insurance and Real Estate. The cost to the Utilities for renewal this year is $49,845.00. Ayes: All. Nays: None. Motion carried. Motion by Trustee Storms and seconded by Trustee Runneberg to adopt the 2018 CenturyLink Dex Directory as the 2018 directory for Laurens Municipal Communications Utility. Ayes: All. Nays: None. Motion carried. Board member Runneberg introduced the following Resolution entitled “RESOLUTION TO REQUEST APPROVAL OF A $300,000 GRANT FROM THE RURAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT LOAN AND GRANT PROGRAM” and moved that the Resolution be adopted. Board member Storms seconded the motion. The role was called and the vote was, Ayes: Main, Runneberg and Storms Nays: None Whereupon, the Chairman declared the resolution duly adopted. WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of Laurens Municipal Light & Power Plant to promote Iowa’s small business community and rural area and the strength of the rural communities and surrounding areas may be improved by growth in employment, job skills education, tax base as well as community facilities and infrastructure; and, WHEREAS, local community development efforts would be greatly enhanced with the addition of a career academy in Laurens, IA, which would expand educational programming to the youth and residents of Pocahontas County and neighboring counties; educational services that would be used to better train the area’s future workforce; enabling new and existing businesses to expand; and, WHEREAS, USDA Rural Development recognizes the importance of local rural economic and community development efforts and has provided financial assistance to Rural Utilities Service eligible borrowers by establishing the Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant program, and encourages those borrowers to play an active role in the economic revitalization of rural communities; and, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LAURENS MUNICIPAL LIGHT & POWER PLANT OF THE CITY OF LAURENS, IOWA:
Section 1. That Laurens Municipal Light & Power Plant does hereby request approval of a $300,000 grant from the Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant Program, which would be used to enhance their existing Revolving Loan Fund (RLF); and,
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Section 2. That Laurens Municipal Light & Power Plant has legal authority under its Articles of Incorporation to enter into the grant agreement in accordance with the provisions of 7 CFR Part 4280. Section 3. That the Board of Trustees of Laurens Municipal Light & Power Plant agrees to provide matching funds of $60,000 which will enable the Municipal to add $360,000 to its RLF; and,
Section 4. That a loan in the amount of $360,000 would be made to Iowa Central Community College to help finance the proposed career academy project. Section 5. That the Board of Trustees of Laurens Municipal Light & Power Plant strongly endorses the project included in the grant application and believes the completed project would benefit rural economic development and community development efforts that are ongoing; and, Section 6. That Laurens Municipal Light & Power Plant does hereby certify that the project complies with §4280.27 (regarding Ineligible Purposes of loans) and §4280.30 (regarding Restrictions on the uses of loans) of 7 CFR Part 4280, and that there is no conflict of interest, potential conflict of interest, or appearance of a conflict of interest known of by Municipal; and,
Section 7. That the Board of Trustees of the Laurens Municipal Light & Power Plant authorizes the organization’s Chief Executive Officer / General Manager to execute any and all certifications necessary for this application including Form 1049 relating to Laurens Municipal Light & Power Plant being a Drug Free Workplace; and, Section 8. That the Board of Trustees of Municipal authorizes the organization’s Chief Executive Officer / General Manager and/or President and/or Vice President and/or Treasurer to sign any and all certifications and assurances necessary and requisition the $300,000 in grant funds that is applied for in this application.
Section 9. That said resolution has not been amended, altered, rescinded or modified, and is presently in full force and effect.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 24th day of April, 2018. Richard Main
Chairman of the Board of Trustees ATTEST: Chad Cleveland Secretary of the Board of Trustees General Manager Update:
1. Discussions are still ongoing with a company interested in leasing space on our tower and in the building below the tower.
2. As requested by the Board of Trustees, the Utility received a quote to purchase a vibratory plow for $28,500. The Utility is going to test the unit out before we consider purchasing.
3. Discussion was held on the future Fiber-To-The-Home project for Laurens. 4. Discussion was held on a fixed wireless product.
There being no further business, on motion and vote, the meeting adjourned at 1:40 p.m. Richard Main Chairman of the Board of Trustees ATTEST: Chad Cleveland
Secretary of the Board of Trustees
