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Vol. 11 No. 38

January 24 2018

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Laurens Kiwanis Donates to Laurens Public Library FoundationLaurens Kiwanis member Dwight Van Genderen recently handed over a donation from the pancake supper to Laurens Public Library Foundation President Brooks Anderson while Library director Glenda Mulder looks on. The money is to be used to help fund an outdoor Music Garden beside the Library this spring.

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Iowa Central Referendum

February 6, 2018

High School Partnerships for Pocahontas County

As part of the referendum, Iowa Central will expand partnerships with local high schools in

Pocahontas County that give students access to better career, vocational, and technical training.

Through partnerships with local high schools, Iowa Central has saved students an average of

$6,000 dollars through dual enrollment programs before their first semester at a university or

private college even begins!

WHERE TO VOTEON FEBRUARY 6LAURENS-MARATHON SCHOOL DISTRICT Laurens City Hall 272 N 3rd Street Laurens, IA 50554 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

POCAHONTAS AREASCHOOL DISTRICT Pocahontas Courthouse 99 Court Square Pocahontas, IA 50574 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

ABSENTEE VOTEVOTE EARLY AT THE COURTHOUSE Voters may complete an absentee ballot in the Pocahontas County Auditor’s Office - 99 Court Square, Suite 7 - until 11 a.m. on February 6. (Laurens-Marathon and Pocahontas Area School Districts only.)

REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOT- BY MAIL by February 2nd

- IN PERSON by 5 p.m. on February 5th

You must use an “Official AbsenteeBallot Request Form.” Download theform from the county website atwww.pocahontas-county.com/,complete it and print it off; OR youmay call the Auditor’s office at712-335-3361 to have one mailed toyou. You may either return it by mailor in person to the Auditor’s Office- Pocahontas County Auditor, 99 CourtSquare, Suite 7, Pocahontas, IA 50574.

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Otto Tjebben moved to Laurens in 1950 after retiring from farming south of Mallard and composed this poem about the merchants and professional people in the town shortly after his arrival.

TOMORROW'S FRIDAY

If you come to Laurens on Hobby Days you will find it really pays.

If you walk up and down the street here are some people that you should meet.

If your radiator starts to boil why not see Sorensen at Standard Oil.

If implements or cars you care to explore be sure to stop at Boyd's Farm Store.

If buying new clothes makes your pocket book leaner why not see Gulbranson at the Laurens Cleaners.

If you need help to get a job well done be sure to see Maurer at The Laurens Sun.

If your hair from growing can't stop be sure to see Hurley at his barber shop.

The best things to eat by gee you will find at Bob's Bakery.

For most anything that you have a yen you can buy at Eaton's dollar and five ten.

You may join clubs, fraternities and lodges but when you’re sick you better see Dr. Hodges.

The Super Value of Maurice Hinn welcomes you to walk right in.

If you want to trade cars stop in at Hanisch you will find the boys not a bit clannish.

If you want to have some cheer stop in Sloan's for a glass of beer.

If you want to be a handsome scamp buy your shoes from Loxterkamp.

If you lost your wife and want to find her why not put an ad in the Laurens Reminder.

Nagel's Ladies Apparel Shop is the place for all women to stop.

Groceries and meat you will find are swell if bought at Roy Rubel.

If implements you need to put up hay be sure you talk to Bob or Ray.

If you want to give her a real blazer buy your diamond from Jack Fraizer.

You can buy your TV for a song if you stop in and talk to Ken Long.

If your washdays seem to lag Morgan's will sell you a new Maytag.

If your electric appliances don't seem to click be sure to stop in at Laurens Electric.

Your dollars could never buy more if you spent them at the Laurens Lumber Store

You will find it will do no harm if you stop in at Carlson's to buy a farm.

If you have a problem with a peculiar twist, stop in and see F.C.Gilchrist.

If health problems have you stuck you will do well to see Dr. H. L. Potluck.

You can't buy Ice cream nor or far as good as you can at the Dairy Bar.

On other things you won't need to scrimp if you buy your implements from the Laurens Imp.

M. and J.R. Hakes serve toe towns with what it takes.

If on Tuesday's you come to the Laurens Sale Barn you can listen to the auctioneer's yarn.


The best butter, cream or milk you see always comes from the Laurens Creamery.

You will never dins a man the shirks his job at the electric plant or waterworks.

There isn't such a word as can't for anything you want made at the Twin Draulic plant.

The boys at the Co-op will appreciate if the farmer with them cooperate.

E.B., Don or Gildea will help you with your financial difficulty and they also you will thank if you will do business at theLaurens State Bank.

Ferguson's supplies and feeds will take care of the farmer's needs.

If your TV or radio is sparkin' you better call Dick Martin.

If you have a sprained back or knee the one to fix it up will be Dr. Heike.

If about law problems someone you met see why not stop in at Don Beneke.

Anyone who their eyesight appreciates will do well to stop in and see Dr. Gates.

Stop at Ekstam's Hardware Store where people buy hardware or gifts galore.

When you stop at the Gamble Store you'll find auto supplies, sporting goods or a power mower.

If for recreation you want to stop enter into Manzer's Smoke Shop

If you stop at the pool hall you can have a game of billiards, pool or eight ball.

Girls, if you want a new look be sure to stopping at Leta Hucka.

Nobody will turn up their nose if at Ina's you buy your hat or clothes.

If looking for magicians, candy or drug supplies at George's Drug Store you will open your eyes.

If you wonder where all the buildings or churches come from you had better talk to C.I. Hersom.

At the Super Market Thirfty you will find food really nifty.

You will never feel blue if you buy your furniture from John Unruh.

If at Nelson's Cafe you eat you will find it a family treat.

I would find myself in hole if I didn't mention the Coffee Bowl.

And at sunrise I'd be shot with cannon if I didn't mention Dr. Gannon.

To not mention John Deere and Ford I could hardly afford.

Ed Benz would be sore if we didn't mention Schubert's Clothing Store.

If sewing machines you like to hear sing you'll find at Douglas' just the thing.

Talking insurance is what they enjoy whether you talk to Charlie or the boy.

If you want a car about which you can root you'd better see Fred Homuth.

Dr. Olson or Dr. Minnich can really make your fillings or dentures stick.

For better service than you get at Kees you would have to get down on your knees.

If I can make some people smile I will have found my effort worthwhile.

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Announcements & Advertising

POCAHONTAS COUNTYINFORMATIONAL SESSIONSBefore you vote on February 6th, learn about the Iowa Central Bond Referendum at public community meetings in Pocahontas and/or Laurens.

MON, JANUARY 29 @ 6:00 PM Prairie Lakes AEA 500 NE 6th Street Pocahontas, IA 50574

WED, JANUARY 31 @ 12:30 PM West Iowa Bank 202 W Main Street Laurens, IA 50554

IOWA CENTRALCOMMUNITY COLLEGE

2018 BONDREFERENDUMELECTION ON FEBRUARY 6TH, 2018!

EVERYTHINGYOU NEEDTO KNOW!


Announcements

APPLICATION FOR AMBASSADORSHIP TO LAURENS, FRANCE Deadline for filing is February 20, 2018. Please deliver completed application to either Hilary or Joan

at Laurens City Hall, 272 N. Third St., Laurens, IA 50554. Must live in L-M School District. Time of trip is during the first part of August, 2018

Name ______________________________________________________________________

Address ____________________________________________________________________

City _______________________ State ______________________ Zip Code _____________

Parents or guardians names & address ____________________________________________

Telephone ______________________

Name of school and year of study (Should be a sophomore, junior or senior of year 2018-19)

High school/college extracurricular activities and/or leadership responsibilities:

Community, church, and club involvement and/or leadership responsibilities

Awards or honors

Work experience

Please include the following items with your application:

1. One letter of recommendation from a teacher.2. One letter of recommendation from a community member.3. An essay of 500 words or less describing the qualities and characteristics needed to serve as a

student ambassador.4. If under age 18, a brief letter from your parent or guardian stating their approval of your

participation as a student ambassador.

Informational Items: An adult ambassador will accompany the two student ambassadors chosen to travel to Laurens, France. A side trip to Paris is a potential option but may require $ contribution from the student ambassador. Upon return from France, the student ambassadors would be expected to share his/her experience with peers and the Laurens Community. The Sister City Commission would appreciate the assistance of the student ambassadors at fund-raising events such as the Wine Festival.



Rugs WantedThe Laurens Area Youth Group is looking for 6 to 10 --- 3x5 rugs that will slide across the tile floors with ease. Please drop them off at The United Methodist Church before February 9th. Please do not bring us any that you want back!!!

Bridal Shower for Ashley Trimble A bridal shower in honor of Ashley Trimble, bride elect of Joe Egertsen of Laurens, will be held on Sunday, February 11. The shower will be held at Hope United Methodist Church in Havelock from 1:00 to 3:00 pm.

AMVETS STAG NIGHTHavelock AMVETS Post 39

Thursday, January 25th Happy Hour - 6 PM

Meal - 7 PM

FAMILY AND COMMUNITY MOVIE DAY! PLEASE JOIN US ON SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 11TH

AT 2P.M. FOR A MOVIE!

EVERYONE IS WELCOME (CHILDREN UNDER 8 MUST BE ACCOMPLANIED BY AN ADULT)

WE WILL PROVIDE POPCORN AND A DRINK!!

SHOWING WILL BE

BRING YOUR MAGIC CARPET TO SIT ON AND JOIN US IN THE L-M OLD GYM AT 2P.M.

SPONSORED BY COMMUNITY MEMBERS, LAURENS-MARATHON SCHOOL, AND THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH


Friday Night Special forJanuary 26th is

steak tips over rice or order off our full menu!

Serving begins at 5 p.m.


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Call Tom & Renee Phillips for Your Painting Needs!!

Phone: (712) 845-2246

LAURENS AREA YOUTH GROUP

JANUARY SCHEDULE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

JANUARY 21ST - JUNIOR HIGH

JANUARY 28TH - HIGH SCHOOL

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

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ADDRESS IS: 201 WEST MAIN

QUESTIONS CALL: ANGELA CHRISTENSON--712-450-0295


The Pocahontas County Iowa Historical Society presents

Unconditional Surrender A Visit with Ulysses S. Grant

Written, directed, and performed by Pete Grady

2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 10

Rialto Theatre Pocahontas, Iowa

Free admission Free Will Donations gladly accepted

For more information, visit http://petegrady.wixsite.com/ulysses-s-grant

At the Library & Announcements

At the Library with Glenda MulderJanuary 24, 2018

OOPS, I missed a week! I have to confess writing this was the furthest thing from my mind last week. That nasty bug that’s been going around really nailed me and I was home in bed for a couple days! It’s so good to be back and feeling like my old self again (you’ll notice I didn’t say, “Back to normal.” I would catch heck from my friends and family if I ever referred to myself as normal!) The Library Foundation has scheduled a supper to raise funds for the Music Garden to be installed south of the library this spring. This will be held in conjunction with the Chamber’s Cabin Fever event on February 22. We tried to set the menu with a visit to the tropics in mind. We couldn’t do a luau, so pulled pork sandwiches will be close! But the part I am most looking forward to, naturally, is the dessert – pineapple upside-down cake! Mom used to make that and I love it! More details will follow as the event nears. I’ve been paging through a few of these new books and there are some that look really good. First I’ll tell you that in nonfiction we received the Michael Wolff book there is so much talk about, Fire and Fury. Let us know if you’d like to get on the list for that one. New fiction selections include: The Power by Naomi Alderman, The Immortalists by Chloe Benjamin, Need to Know by Karen Cleveland, Blood Sisters by

Jane Corry, Best Friends Forever by Margot Hunt, Killer Choice by Tom Hunt, Everything Here is Beautiful by Mira T. Lee, Still Me by Jojo Moyes, State of Freedom by Neel Mukherjee, All that Glitters by Diana Palmer, Dark in Death by J.D. Robb, Walking the Bones by Randall Silvis and Fall from Grace by Danielle Steel. But the ones I’m most excited about are My Friends Make Me Happy and My Toothbrush is Missing by my favorite silly kids author Jan Thomas. Well, by the time this is published, we will have had our monthly Book Club. The book presented the topic of the separation of Jews and Christians in the WWII era. I know the discussion will be a good one, and related back to discrimination today. If you haven’t read The Invisible Wall by Harry Bernstein, you should probably put it on your list! February’s book is The Things We Keep by Sally Hepworth.

COMING EVENTS

• Tot Time – Every Mondayat 10 a.m.

• Take it Tuesday – 1st Tuesdayat 6:30 p.m.

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

• Book Club – 4th Mondayat 7 p.m.


Church

This Week at Laurens United Methodist ChurchPastor Ed Frank

Wed., Jan. 24th:Book Club @ 9 a.m.Puppet Troop resumes @ 6:30 p.m.

Fri., Jan. 26th:Men’s Bible Study @ 7 a.m.

Sun., Jan. 28th: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.Choir performsLaurens Area Youth Group (Sr. High) meets from 6-8 p.m. here

Mon., Jan. 29th:Pastor Ed out of the office through Feb. 7th

This Week at Bethany LutheranPastor Scott Baker

Sunday: January 28, 2018Fourth Sunday after Epiphany9:15 AM ~ Adult SS 9:30 AM ~ Youth SS9:30 AM ~ Coffee Fellowship10:30 AM ~ Worship w/Andrew Loomis leading our service6:00 PM ~ Laurens Area Youth Group (HS) at UMC

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

This Week at First Christian ChurchPastor Rev. Rita Cordell

Friday, Jan. 26 7:00 p.m. - AA

Sunday, Jan. 28 9:30 a.m. - Sunday School10:30 a.m. - Worship4:00 p.m. - Service at Laurens Care Center6:00-8:00p.m. - High School Youth Group at United Methodist Church

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 & Advertising

Pocahontas County 4-H Scholarship Due February 1Due to the generous support of the Pocahontas County 4-H Endowment, up to TEN $500 scholarships will be awarded to 12th grade graduating 4-H’ers that will attend college in the fall of 2018! Applications areavailable at the office or online at http://www.extension.iastate.edu/pocahontas/4h.

All applications are due to the Pocahontas County ISU Extension & Outreach Office no later than February 1, 2018! Late Applications Will Not Be Accepted!

Lunch and Learn – Explore…Finances of CaregivingISU Extension and Outreach Pocahontas County and Pocahontas Community Hospital are holding a Lunch & Learn to introduce you to an upcoming Caregiving Finance Program coming to Pocahontas County. It will be held on Wednesday, February 7, 2018 starting at 11:30 a.m. at the PCH Conference room. Call 712-335-3501 by Friday, February 2nd to register. A light lunch will be provided.

CITY CLERK POSITION:

The City of Marathon is accepting resumes

for the position of City Clerk/Treasurer.

This is a 20+ hour/week position at

$12 - $15/hour based on experience. A high school

diploma or equivalent is

required.

Computer and bookkeeping

experience are preferred.

Send resume to: City of Marathon,

PO Box 189, Marathon, IA 50565

Applications are due February 1, 2018.


Extension News

Yard and Garden: Get a Start on Geraniums for SummerGeraniums have been a popular bedding plant for many years. Plants are commonly grown from cuttings. However, geraniums can also be grown from seeds. In addition, there are several methods for overwintering healthy, disease-free geraniums. Here are some tips from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach horticulturists on starting geraniums for summer planting. For more information on selection, planting, cultural practices and environmental quality, contact the ISU Hortline at 515-294-3108 or [email protected]. When should I sow geranium seeds indoors? Geraniums are relatively easy to grow from seeds. However, geranium seedlings are slow growing. Geranium seeds should be sown in early to mid-February to produce flowering plants for spring. Flowering occurs approximately 13 to 15 weeks after sowing. Suggested seed-

grown geraniums for Iowa include cultivars in the Pinto, Maverick and Multibloom Series. (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.) I have over-wintered several bare-root geraniums in paper bags. When should I cut back the plants and pot them up? Remove the bare-root geraniums from their storage location and cut them back in mid-March. Prune out the shriveled, brown, dead material. Cut back to solid, green, live stem tissue. After pruning, pot up each plant and water thoroughly. Place the potted geraniums in a sunny window or under fluorescent lights. The plants should begin to leaf out in a few days. Bare-root geraniums that are pruned back and potted in mid-March should develop into healthy, attractive plants that can be planted outdoors in May. I have over-wintered several geraniums as potted plants. The plants have gotten tall and lanky. When should I cut them back? Cut back the geraniums in mid-March. Cut back the plants by one-half to two-thirds. Afterwards, place the plants in a sunny window or under

fluorescent lights. The geraniums will begin to grow again within a few days and should develop into stocky, well-developed plants by May. To learn more about horticulture through training and volunteer work, ask for information about the Iowa Master Gardener program at ISU Extension and Outreach Pocahontas County.

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