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The PaperLaur ens, Iowa

Our Town, Our Paper! www.thepapernow.com

May 22, 2013

Vol. 7 No. 8

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Laurens is Branching Out with New TreesSupport comes from Trees Forever and Alliant Energy Planting a better Tomorrow

Volunteers and community leaders in Laurens are planting trees in Laurens to provide more shade and save energy. The local effort is part of the statewide Trees Forever and Alliant Energy Branching Out program. "We're looking forward to working with Trees Forever and Alliant Energy to plant more trees in Laurens this year," said local project volunteer Barb Smith. "With their help, we are literally planting a better environment while making Laurens healthier, more vibrant and more energy efficient. " Planting trees provides more shade and cools the air, helping to lower energy costs and reduce peak electric demand. Trees also provide many other long-term health, economic, social, and environmental benefits to the community. "Trees Forever and Alliant Energy are very excited to support this project, as we know it will provide years and years of beauty and benefits to the community," said Shannon Ramsay, Trees Forever Founding President. "We

want to thank our local volunteers for their hard work and their dedication to improving the environment and quality of life in Laurens. Together, we are planting a better tomorrow." Trees Forever administers the Branching Out program throughout Iowa, providing technical and planning support to participating communities. Alliant Energy funds the overall program, and provides project grants to the communities. This spring the Branching Out program will award more than $136,000.00 in grants to assist 41 Iowa communities and groups with tree-planting projects. Laurens will receive $1,950.00 for its tree-planting project. "Energy efficiency is important to everyone, and we believe our investment in tree planting and education will help our customers become more aware of the benefits that trees have to offer," said Tom Aller, president of Alliant Energy's Interstate Power and Light. "We care about the communities we serve and welcome the opportunity to help them." If you would like to volunteer to help care for the trees in Laurens, call Barb Smith at (712) 841-7862 or (515) 574-9944. Branching Out grant applications are accepted throughout the year, but are considered for funding during two grant-making cycles (spring and fall). The next application deadline is June 1 for fall 2013 projects, with award recipients

"Think Pink for Mrs. Hannan" t-shirts will be

available for pick up TODAY instead of Thursday. We

would like TOMORROW to be "Think Pink for Mrs. Hannan" Day. Please wear

your t-shirt, other Breast Cancer Awareness t-shirts, or the color pink to show your support to Mrs. Hannan!

Best of Luck to Devin Grossnickle

at State Golf!...continued to page 2...

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announced in August. For more information, call Trees Forever at 1-800-369-1269 x110, or alliantenergy.com/branchingout or treesforever.org. Branching Out is a nationally-recognized program where Alliant Energy, Trees Forever and Iowa communities work together to plan and create outstanding tree-planting projects. The program is designed to encourage energy efficiency, environmental awareness, and community stewardship in Iowa. Branching Out is offered exclusively to Iowa communities where Alliant Energy provides electric and/or natural gas service. The utility provides grants of between $1000 and $10,000 for community-based, tree-planting rojects like parks, gateways, cemeteries, nature trails, libraries, nursing homes, schools and more. Trees Forever administers the program, providing technical and planning support.

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Announcements

Order of Events for Memorial Day 2013

* Start Time - 9:00 a.m. Monday, May 27, 2013

* Welcome - Patricia Bailey

* The “Star Spangled Banner” played by the L-M Band - Directed by Meredith Allen

* Opening Prayer - Pastor Tyler Whipkey

* Pledge of Allegiance - By Everyone

* “America the Beautiful” played by the L-M Band - Directed by Meredith Allen

* Speaker - Representative Tom Shaw

* Reading of the Honor Roll - Patricia Bailey - Members of our Local Boy Scouts will place the wreaths

* Closing Prayer - Pastor Tyler Whipkey

* The firing Squad is made up of members of our local VFW and American Legion.

* “Taps” will be done by Kristin Alstott & Logan Sampers

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Purchase Your Pink Bracelets to Support

Amy (Gustafson) Hannan in her Fight Against Breast Cancer!

All Proceeds Go to Amy!Find Them at Many Local Businesses

or Contact Julie Wurr or Amanda Tendal

Thanks to the following local businesses for your support of this project: The Paper Heart ‘n Home

Woodley InsuranceJayne’s HeadquartersAlexander Law Firm

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Local News & Advertising

The Laurens-Marathon Community School has the

following positions available:

SUMMER 2013• Asst. Varsity Baseball Coach

• 2013-2014 Various JH-Varsity Positions

SUMMER 2014• Head Varsity Softball Coach

2013-2014• H.S. English Teacher

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

Required, Min. Salary 40K plus benefits

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

(712) 841-5000

Ellie Boeve Named May Student of the MonthEllie Boeve, daughter of Jesse and Kelley Newgard, has been named "May Student of the Month" by the Steinkoenig House of Music for both piano and saxophone achievement. This honor has been awarded by consistent practice on challenging music. She will be sharing her musical talents at several venues during the month.

Connie Dallenbach Recognized for 25 Years of ServiceAt the May Board meeting of the Laurens Public Library, President Patty Boughey recognized Connie Dallenbach’s 25 years of service. In Pat’s words, “We are so lucky here in Laurens to have our own “Super Woman” and the name that we know her by is Connie Dallenbach. Connie achieves more duties in a wide diversity of interests than anyone I know! In addition, she also has served on the Laurens Public Library Board since May of 1988, and as secretary of same since November 2009, and she has also served on the Laurens Public Library Foundation Board since her appointment in July of 1993, and as secretary once again since September, 1995. We stand in awe of your accomplishments, Connie, and we heartily and sincerely thank you!”

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May 23 - 17 days

until Relay

Ashley Stumpf Receives "Potential Award" at the Goodwill Industries Annual Awards Luncheon"Building independence, Quality of life, and Work opportunity" is the mission statement that defines Goodwill Industries. On May 9, Ashley Stumpf, daughter of Nancy and Ken Kunickis of Laurens, and granddaughter of Millie Burnham, was selected for the Potential Award given out each year by Goodwill. The Potential Award is given to a person employed by Goodwill that has strived to reach their goals.

The award was given to Ashley at the Camp Goodwill Achievement Center's Goodwill Employee Awards Luncheon in South Sioux City, Nebraska. Master of ceremonies for the event was Larry Wentz from KMEG in Sioux City. John Hantla, the President and CEO of Goodwill Industries, provided the greeting and presented the awards. Ashley wrote and gave her own acceptance speech after receiving her award. She was given a standing ovation. Ashley's parents, Nancy and Ken Kunickis and her grandmother, Millie Burnham were in attendance to support Ashley. Ashley is employed full-time by Goodwill Industries in Spencer, Iowa. Several of Ashley's co-workers were also in attendance to show their support for this special honor that was so well deserved. Way to go Ashley...We are so proud of you!

Dental Hygiene Posts 100% Pass Rate The students in Iowa Central’s Dental Hygiene Program all passed their National Board Dental Hygiene Examinations this spring. The nine senior students took and passed the exams over spring break, making them eligible to receive their licenses. “This is great for our program,” said Renee Piper, Iowa Central’s coordinator of Dental Hygiene. “Our program tallies the results of the testing and it is used in comparison of all dental hygiene schools in the nation for accreditation and recruiting students.” Iowa Central has a sterling reputation with the exams as the program boasts a 99 percent pass rate on the exams to date.

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Senator Grassley to be in PocahontasSenator Grassley will be holding a town meeting in the Community Room of the Pocahontas Public Library at 14 2nd Avenue Northwest in Pocahontas on Wednesday, May 29. The meeting will be from 3:15-4:15 p.m.

May News for Albert City Public Library Summer Reading Program 2013-Dig into Reading registration is taking place the whole month of May. You may register your child online at www.albertcity.lib.ia.us. Click on Summer Reading Program tab at the top of the page and then click on the Register for Summer Reading Program or at the bottom of the page, click on the pink-colored Register On Line Here, follow instructions and submit the form or call the library ( 712-843-2012) or stop in to register your child for the program. Registration deadline is May 31, 2013. Summer Reading will be every Wednesday throughout the month of June from 1:30pm-2:45pm. Here’s the lineup of events: • June 5th with Lego Day—Participants will be creating 3-D Dinosaurs. • June 12th—Des Moines Blank Park Zoo ---Dino Tracks • June 19th—Katie the Conservation Naturalist -- Animals that Dig • June 26th—Pocket of Posies—Digging in the Dirt! Learning Express Library is new in the past few months to our library website. This data base is used to enhance your career, get your GED, get into college or excel in school. There are over 800 online courses,

tests, and ebooks to help you in job-search, resume-writing and interviewing skills improvement, career licensing and certification test prep, workplace and academic skills improvement. You can take sample SAT, ACT and graduate admissions prep tests, GED prep tests, and reading, writing and math skills improvement for grades 4 and up. For home access, go to our library’s website, scroll down on the right hand side, click on the light bulb for Learning Express Library. Create a login with your name and preferred password. Then enter the variety of learning centers and have fun!

Summer Lunch ProgramThe Laurens-Marathon Community School is once again sponsoring a summer lunch program. This is the fourth year that Carissa Stethem and her staff have provided this service. All children, ages 1-18, are welcome to eat lunch, free of charge, from June 3rd through July 26th. Parents and adults may also eat for a small fee of $3.50 per meal.Lunch will be served Monday-Friday, from 11:30 AM- 12:30 PM, in the Laurens-Marathon lunch room or the Marathon Community center.

Local & School CalendarMay 23 - Baseball with Emmetsburg at Emmetsburg at 5:30 p.m., JV & V.May 24 - Last day of classes-School will dismiss at 1:00 p.m.; Softball with Sioux Central at Peterson at 5:30 p.m., JV & V; Baseball with Sioux Central at Peterson at 5:30 p.m., JV & V.May 27 - Happy Memorial Day.May 28 - Softball with Clay Central Everly at Royal at 5:30 p.m., JV & V; Baseball with West Bend/Mallard at Laurens at 5:30 p.m., JV & V; Professional Development.May 29 - Softball with Newell/Fonda at Laurens at 5:30 p.m., JV & V; Baseball with Newell/Fonda at Laurens at 5:30 p.m., JV & V.

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Google Olympic Winners!The 4th Quarter 7th Grade Keyboarding Exploratory Class recently competed in the Google Olympics. The winners were 1st place - Mikenzy Fansega, 2nd place-Dylan Gerdes and 3rd place - Weston Brazel. Nice job, students!!!

Laurens-Marathon Band Facebook Page The Laurens-Marathon Band program has been quite busy - if you are interested in the greatest and latest, we have a facebook page. The below link will take you to the membership request page. The performances are posted there as well as announcements and pictures. Parents of band students: This is an EXCELLENCE resource for you which has details about where you (or they) need to be at what time:-) We have 78 members and counting!http://www.facebook.com/groups/laurens.marathon.band/

Engagement AnnouncedLindsay Ranee Swalin and Andrew John Finnegan, together with their parents, Tom and Kim Swalin, of Laurens, IA, Mike and Mary Finnegan, of Independence, IA, and Deb and Craig Olson, of Buckingham, IA, are pleased to announce their engagement and upcoming marriage. Lindsay is a graduate of the University of Northern Iowa. She is currently employed at Four Oaks in Independence as a mental health therapist for adolescents in residential care. Andrew is a graduate of Iowa State University and is currently employed at The VGM Group in Waterloo as a supervisor of group health patient care services. The couple is planning a September 28th wedding in Waterloo, where they will reside.

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Charger Boys Golf Team Finishes Regular SeasonCharger boys golf team traveled to Pocahontas to play a quad against Pocahontas, Prairie Valley and Storm Lake St. Mary's. Chargers shooting a team score of 176 was good enough to win the meet followed by Prairie Valley -180, St. Mary' - 184 and Pocahontas - 193. The Chargers were lead by Devin Grossnickle - shooting 38, Riley Maschino - 43, Zach Marsh - 44, CollinLind -51 and Logan Sampers 57. Devin Grossnickle was the Medalist with the score of 38 and runner-up medalist was Kennedy Drey shooting 40. This concluded the Charger Boys Golf regular season with a team record of 8-3, giving them a 3rd place finish in the Twin Lakes Conference. The Charger boys then began to prepare for the Sectional meet held at the Newell Golf course on Friday, May 10. The top 2 teams and the top 4 golfers will move on to play Districts on Thursday, May 16 at the Spencer Counrty Club.

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Charger Boys Golf Advances to District Golf in Spencer

The Laurens Boys Golf team finished second at Newell shooting a team score of 349 and getting edged by host team Newell Fonda, who shot a 344 to win the meet. Eight teams competed at the Sectional meet where the top 3 teams advanced and the top 4 individuals moved on to district play. The Chargers where led by Devin Grossnickle, who was the meet medalist, firing a 77 followed by his teammate Seth Hersom who carded an 83 that was good enough to be tied for 3rd place. Seth had a play-off with Matt Juliffs from Newell Fonda and lost on the second hole of sudden death. The rest of the team followed up with scores from Zach Marsh 88, Collin Lind 101, Riley Maschino 102 and Logan Sampers with 104. “Devin & Seth continue to give us great scores that have provided opportunities as a team all year to have the success we have had this season. It seems as if Zach, Riley and Collin have been able to put a good score to keep our team total down. I told the boys earlier in the season that we had something special this year and could have a great season and possibly advance to District golf, which they have done in fine fashion. Finishing the season at 8-3 in meets and getting the chance to play in post season on Thursday, May 16th at the Spencer Country Club. My hat goes off to all the players this season for the work they have put in and dedication they have shown from the beginning of the season”, said Coach Besaw.

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Grossnickle Advances to State Golf!The Charger boys golf team traveled to Spencer to play at the Spencer Country Club on May 16th. There were 12 teams participating at the district site with Sibley Ocheyden placing first and West Lyon taking second, those teams advanced to the state meet competition. The Chargers finished in ninth place, carding a team score of 347. The team wasn't able to advance but the Chargers were able to have Devin Grossnickle advance to state competition as an individual player carding a 77, which put him in 4th place over all! Seth Hersom had the next best sore for the team shooting an 81, Riley Maschino 94, Zach Marsh 95, Logan Sampers 101 and Collin Lind shooting 109. Even though we didn't make it as a team, the team should be very proud to what they have accomplished this year and what the seniors have provided to the underclassman with their leadership. Seth Hersom has been a varsity player all 4 years and has finished medalist and runner-up medalist numerous times and has been an All-Conference player for the Twin Lakes Conference. Collin Lind has also played on the varsity level for the last 2 years and has been a vocal leader for the team-his presence will definitely be missed next year. The third senior, Zach Marsh, was a first year varsity player for the Chargers and complimented the team and was able to provide us the scoring necessary for team totals that was important to our success this year. All three seniors will be missed next year. I thank them for the opportunity to have coached them and see their individual golf skills develop since they have been part of the team.” stated Coach Besaw. As mentioned earlier, the season is still not completed as Devin will be playing down at Lake Panorama on Thursday, May 23 and again on Saturday, May 25th for the state tournament as an individual player. This is quite an honor for Devin personally and also for the Laurens-Marathon Golf team and school to be represented at the state golf tournament this year. Congratulations Devin on a fine year! We will be there to continue to provide support all through the state tournament!

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Announcements & Advertising

Memorial Day Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser

Monday, May 27th 8:00 a.m — 12:30 p.m.

Memorial Day Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser

Monday, May 27th 8:00 a.m — 12:30 p.m.

(Suggested Donation: Adults—$5.00; Kids—$2.00; Under 3—eat free)

Alber t City Held at: Sponsored by:

Albert City Ev. Free Church 212 Flower Street

Albert City, IA

Vivian Wilbur Observes 90th Birthday The family of Vivian Wilbur would like to invite you to a belated 90th birthday party on Sunday, May 26th, 2013, from 2-4pm at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Albert City. A short program will be at 2:30pm. Cards may be sent to: Vivan Wilbur P.O. Box 112, Albert City, Iowa 50510.

Card Shower for Geneva Clark

Geneva Clark will celebrate her 85th birthday on May 27, 2013. Her family requests a card shower in her honor. Cards can reach her at PO Box 766, Okoboji, Iowa 51355.

Bridal ShowerA Bridal Shower honoring Lindsay Swalin and Andrew Finnegan will be given June 1, 2013 at 2:00 PM at the Evangelical Covenant Church in Albert City, IA

Help NeededThe Laurens VFW and American Legion members will be putting up the Avenue of Flags on Sat. May 25 at 8 a.m. We would welcome any and all help to accomplish this effort. The flags will be coming down on Memorial Day, May 27 at 4 p.m. Anyone that wishes to donate to the Avenue of Flags project can give a check to any member of the VFW or American Legion. Some flags have to be replaced annually.

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Announcements

Laurens Golf & Coutry Club special for Thursday, May 23 will be tenderloin with fries or salad. Public welcome!

Detasseling jobs. Starting mid July. Earn $500 to $700 in 2 weeks. Transportation provided. Will train. Must be 14. Call 712-546-5964 or 712-541-1271.

Help Wanted

Honoring ThoseWho ServedMemorial DayMay 27, 2013

We will be closed Monday, May 27th in honor of Memorial Day.

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Card Shower Honoring Dorothy SandvigDorothy Sandvig will celebrate her 85th birthday on May 26, 2013. Her family requests a card shower in her honor. Cards can reach her at 305 Nelson St., Laurens, IA 50554.

Bridal ShowerA bridal shower for Grace Christensen, bride elect of Tyler Smith, will be held on Saturday, June 8 at West Iowa Bank from 9-11 a.m. Grace is registered at JH Design, Heart n'Home, Straw Horse, Target, and Younkers. Bridal Shower for

Taryn KayA “Come and Go” community bridal shower honoring Taryn Kay, bride to be of Isaak Unger, will be held Sunday, June 23 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Albert City. Everyone is welcome to attend. Taryn is the daughter of Todd and Marcia Kay of Albert City and Isaak is the son of Isak and Susie Unger of Marathon. The couple is registered at Dillards, Sugar Bowl, The Straw Horse, Target, Walmart and Younkers.

HELP WANTED:City of Marathon is seeking a Part time

Public Works Assistant. Max of 20 hours per

week. Pick up an application at City Hall

in Marathon. 9a.m.-12p.m., 1-3p.m.

Monday-FridayCall: (712) 289-2261

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At the Librarywith Glenda MulderMay 22, 2013

Wow, getting used to these books in a different place is harder than I anticipated! It feels like I’m in a dream and everything is the same, yet totally different. It’s getting easier every day though, and it makes sense to us to have things where they are now. This is just one way that our Library has evolved to fit the needs of our community. Remember how much fun we had a couple years ago when Texas singer/songwriter Danny Santos was here? Well, he’s coming for a return visit on Monday, June 10th at 7 p.m. His music is a unique mix of country/folk tinged with bluegrass and the blues. Come join the fun! Monday was our last Tot Time for a while since we only have them during the school year. Now we are gearing up for our Summer Reading Program, which begins Tuesday, June 11. We’re having a lot of fun with this year’s theme, “Dig into Reading.” Our regular story times will again be Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. until July 30th. There is just one exception to this time – Blank Park Zoo is returning with some animals for a visit. That program will be at 3 pm on Wednesday, June 12th. Please mark these days on your calendar so you can join the fun. No preregistration is ever necessary,

so if you have kids visiting they are welcome to join the fun! Lots of new books to tell you about – I found that stash of packing lists! New fiction includes: Inferno by Dan Brown, The Mountains Echoed by Khaled Hosseini (CD Book too!), Paris by Edward Rutherfurd, The Caretaker by A. X. Ahmad, Zero Hour by Clive Cussler, Someday, Someday Maybe by Lauren Graham, Maya's Notebook by Isabelle Allende, Wedding Night by Sophie Kinsella, Palisades Park by Alan Bennert, NOS4A2 by Joe Hill, Interestings by Meg Wolitzer, A Dual Inheritance by Joanna Hershon, The Woman Upstairs by Claire Messud, Under Tower Peak by Bart Pauland The One-Way Bridge by Cathie Pelletier. In nonfiction we received: Control: Exposing the Truth about Guns by Glenn Beck, Bunker Hill: a City, a Siege, a Revolution by Nathan Philbrick, Cooked: a Natural History of Ttransformation by Michael Pollan and Waiting to be Heard by Amanda Knox. Just 2 new DVDs – Safe Haven and Jack Reacher. May’s Book Club choice is “Caleb’s Crossing” by Geraldine Brooks. This historical novel was inspired by the true story of Caleb, the first Native American to graduate from Harvard College. We’ve got plenty of books, so pick one up and join our discussion. Because of the Memorial Day holiday, will be meeting on Tuesday, May 28th at 7 pm.

Stop at the Library & Check it Out!

May 25 & 27 CLOSED for Memorial Day

Tuesday, May 28 at 7 pm Book Club “Caleb’s Crossing” (usually the 4th Monday)

June 10 at 7 pm Danny Santos in concert!

June 11 at 1:30 Dig into Reading Summer Reading begins! It continues Tuesdays at 1:30 through the end of July!

June 12 at 3:00 pm special visit from Blank Park Zoo!

June 17 at 7 pm Writers Free for All (3rd Monday)

June 20 at 10 am Building Futures Play Group (3rd Thursday)

Kiwanis Fishing Tournament

Saturday, June 1st

Sportsmans ParkRegistration at

12 noonFishing 1-2 pmConservation

will have rods if needed.

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Church

This Week at Laurens United Methodist ChurchWed., May 22nd Leadership @ NOON at Pizza RanchWorship Com. meeting @ 7 p.m.Ad. Council @ 8:15 p.m.

Fri., May 24th Men’s Bible Study @ 7 a.m.

Sun., May 26th Summer Worship Schedule beginsWorship @ 9:30 a.m.Fellowship @ 10:30 a.m.

Mon., May 27th Church office closedMemorial Day

Wednesday, May 22, 20137:00PM ~ VBS Steering Committee Mtg.

Sunday, May 26, 2013WORSHIP TIME CHANGE9:00AM ~ Worship10:00AM ~ Coffee Fellowship

Thursday, May 30, 20137:00PM ~ VBS Teachers/Helpers Mtg.

Worship, Love, Accept~Together in Christ’s

Name

Sacred Heart Church LaurensWeekday Mass: Friday 8 AMWeekend Mass: Saturday 5 PM (March - June)

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

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

This Week at First Christian Church Wednesday, May 22 - 1:00 p.m. - Willing Workers

Sunday, May 26 9:30 a.m. - Worship (NOTE TIME CHANGE) 9:45 a.m. - Children’s Church

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Extension News

Yard and Garden: RhubarbRhubarb, classed as a vegetable, is used as a fruit because its high acidity gives it a tart flavor. Only the leaf stalks – used in pies, tarts, sauces, jams, jellies, puddings and punch – should be eaten. Horticulturists with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach answer questions about rhubarb plant selection and harvesting. To have additional questions answered, contact Hortline at hortline@iastate.edu or 515-294-3108. Is it safe to eat rhubarb after the plants have been exposed to freezing temperatures? After freezing temperatures in spring, some gardeners express concerns about the edibility of rhubarb. Rhubarb tolerates cold temperatures quite well. Temperatures in the upper 20s or low 30s usually cause no damage. Temperatures in the mid-20s or lower are usually necessary to damage rhubarb. Rhubarb damaged by freezing temperatures will have black, shriveled leaves and soft, limp leaf stalks. It’s safe to harvest rhubarb if the plants show no signs of damage two or three days after the freeze event. Damaged rhubarb stalks (blackened foliage and limp stalks) should be pulled and discarded. New

stalks that emerge after the freeze are safe to harvest.

Why is my rhubarb flowering? Flower development is natural for rhubarb and most other plants. Drought, extreme heat and infertile soils may encourage flowering. Age is another factor. Old plants tend to flower more than younger ones. Regardless of the reason, flower stalks should be promptly

pulled and discarded. Plants will be less productive if allowed to flower and set seeds. Flower formation can be discouraged with good cultural practices. Water rhubarb plants every seven to 10 days during dry weather. Sprinkle ½ cup of an all-purpose garden fertilizer, such as 10-10-10, around each plant in early spring. Control weeds by shallow hoeing, hand pulling or mulching. What is the correct way to harvest rhubarb? Harvest rhubarb when the stalks are 10 to 15 inches long. Grasp the stalk near its base and pull up and slightly to one side. Immediately after harvesting the rhubarb, remove the leaf blades from the stalks with a sharp knife. Discard the foliage. The stalks can be placed in a plastic bag and stored in the refrigerator for two to four weeks. When harvesting rhubarb, do not remove more than two-thirds of the

fully developed stalks from any plant at any one time. When should I stop harvesting rhubarb? Gardeners should stop harvesting well established rhubarb plants in mid-June in Iowa. Continued harvest through the summer months weakens the rhubarb plants and reduces the yield and quality of next year’s crop. What are the best rhubarb varieties for home gardens? The cultivars ‘Canada Red,’ ‘Crimson Red,’ ‘MacDonald’ and ‘Valentine’ have attractive red stalks and are good choices for Iowa gardens. ‘Victoria’ is a reliable, green-stalked cultivar. Rhubarb plants can be purchased from garden centers and mail-order companies.

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Extension News

Summer Design CampsA unique set of Summer 2013 design camps are coming to the ISU Extension and Outreach Region 6 counties in a partnership with the Iowa State University College of Design. Both design camps held the week of June 11-14, 2013 will be held at Buena Vista County Extension and Outreach located in the Prairie Lakes AEA Building, 824 Flindt, Storm Lake. The registration information is coming, so please hold the date, but also let your local Pocahontas County Extension staff know of your interest by calling 712-335-3103 or email lzeman@iastate.edu Explore Design! Tuesday, June 11, 2013 is a one day camp for students entering 7th, 8th and 9th grades. This camp uses hands-on design projects to introduce students to the fun of design and creativity. The camp fee provides a workshop teaching students design thinking through creative exploration of the materials, tools, and technology of design. Students will learn how to express their ideas both visually and verbally through sketches, critiques, discussions, and a gallery show for friends and family. Our second three-day design workshop is Design Innovation. This workshop is for students entering 10th grade through recent high school graduates. Design

Innovation June 12-14, 2013 will introduce students to careers and lifelong opportunities in design. The camper fee covers participant studio activity costs and transportation for young designers to travel and interact with local artists, explore educational and professional paths in art and design, and practice some design of their own through a series of hands-on exercises modeled after the ways in which designers work. Sessions explore a range of art and design disciplines, including studio art, graphic design, interior design, architecture, landscape architecture, and urban planning. In addition to introducing these disciplines and career paths, the hands-on projects expose students to design studio culture; typical design processes that address conceptual, aesthetic, environmental and functional issues; independent critical thinking skills; and collaborative design work. The workshop culminates in a public exhibit, designed by student participants, featuring the work produced during the two-day event. Specific activities include tours of offices and studios, question-and-answer sessions with practitioners and educators, two- and three-dimensional design explorations, and a final exhibit of student work with response from local art and design professionals. The registration fee includes lunch and breaks each day, transportation for tours, all required

art supplies and a t-shirt. At the end of the workshop, participants will be able to take their work with them, along with a sketchbook and a “sketch set” that includes drawing pencils, graphite and erasers. The Explore Design Workshop will be held Tuesday, June 11; and the Design Innovation Workshop will be held Wednesday through Friday, June 12-14, 2013. Students should plan to be at the Storm Lake Buena Vista County Extension office from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day.

Family 4-H Fish Day All 4-H families are invited to attend the 4-H fish day at Silver Lake near Ayrshire, Friday, June 7 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. The families will have the opportunity to join 4-H families from Palo Alto County for an evening of fishing, and archery. Pocahontas County Conservation will have the canoes and kayaks available and a free meal will be served to all families. Please register by calling the Pocahontas County ISU Extension & Outreach Office at 712-335-3103 no later than June 3.

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                      April 24, 2013

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.

The agenda for the April 24, 2013 meeting stands approved as presented.

The minutes from the March 28, 2013 meeting were previously distributed to the Board and stand approved as recorded.

Motion by Trustee Runneberg and seconded by Trustee Storms to approve the list of bills for March, 2013 in the amount of $657,797.08. Ayes: All. Nays: None. Motion carried.

AFLAC Insurance premiums $ 419.76 Alliant Energy Natural gas bill $ 193.72 Allied National Insurance premiums $ 253.80 Altair Advanced Industries Power supplies $ 12,379.47 AmericInn Lodge & Suites Meeting expense $ 145.60 Aramark Floor mats $ 130.94 Avesis Third Party Administrators Insurance premiums $ 115.05 BBC America Programming fees $ 23.12 Becker, Linda Meeting expense $ 179.57 Big 10 Network Programming fees $ 600.66 Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance premiums $ 6,945.21 Border States Electric Supplies $ 206.52 Bortscheller, Scott Meeting expense $ 142.95 Buena Vista County Sheriff Legal fees $ 45.62 Buena Vista County Treasurer Property tax $ 717.00 Buena Vista Stationery Supplies $ 97.36 CCH Small Firm Services Annual software support $ 1,698.83 Century Business Products Supplies $ 106.52 Century Link Directory listings $ 87.38 Century Link Transport fees $ 1,575.78 Certified Testing Services Generation project $ 99.00 Clay County Treasurer Property tax $ 346.00 Consortia Consulting Consulting fees $ 750.00 Department of Energy WAPA energy bill $ 39,337.63 DGR Engineering Generation project $ 5,475.00 Discovery Communications Programming fees $ 41.88 Echo Group Supplies $ 459.40 Employee Benefit Systems Insurance administration $ 120.00 Employee Benefit Systems Self-funding $ 369.78 ESPN ESPN3.com $ 59.25 Fox Sports North Programming fees $ 1,493.19 Grundman-Hicks, LLC Generation project $ 234,270.04 Grainger Supplies $ 201.98 HUB Television Networks Programming fees $ 10.47 ICMA Retirement Employee payroll deduction $ 700.00 IPERS IPERS withholding $ 3,985.05 Integrated Broadband Services Modem provisioning $ 505.00 Internal Revenue Service Federal/FICA taxes $ 6,712.66 Iowa Association of Municipal Utilities Meeting Registration $ 70.00 Iowa Association of Municipal Utilities Annual dues $ 4,319.00 Iowa Network Services Communication services $ 522.81 Treasurer, State of Iowa Iowa withholding tax $ 1,245.00

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Treasurer, State of Iowa Iowa sales tax $ 8,780.00 Itron, Inc. Annual support $ 1,399.73 Laurens, City of February billing $ 66,811.36 Laurens House of Print Supplies $ 665.03 Laurens Municipal Power & Communications Petty cash $ 30.10 Laurens Municipal Power & Communications Communications bill $ 233.07 Laurens Municipal Utilities Conservation/refunds $ 773.02 Laurens Municipal Utilities Utility bill $ 60.45 Laurens Plumbing/Hwy 10 Hardware Supplies $ 1,385.62 Laurens Sun Publications $ 19.50 Long Lines Communication services $ 3,452.06 Long Lines Long distance $ 1,170.36 Long Lines Internet services $ 3,292.00 Mid American Energy Neal 4 operations $ 125,000.00 Music Choice Programming fees $ 186.19 My Laurens, Inc. Publications $ 310.00 NAPA Auto Parts Supplies $ 190.12 National Cable Television Cooperative Programming fees $ 12,491.85 National Cable Television Cooperative Arris C4c $ 33,506.69 National Cable Television Cooperative Arris C4c annual support $ 1,182.24 North Iowa Municipal Electric Cooperative Power bill $ 29,652.53 North Iowa Municipal Electric Cooperative Property tax $ 680.50 Northwest Communications Transport fees $ 722.56 Oak Hill Consulting Engineering services $ 355.00 Office Elements Supplies $ 10.13 OWN Programming fees $ 21.76 Payroll Salaried, hourly & overtime $ 18,657.44 Pizza Ranch Meeting expense $ 12.00 Plymouth County Treasurer Property tax $ 122.00 Pocahontas County Treasurer Property tax $ 8,651.00 Post Master Postage $ 760.96 Pro Cooperative Fuel $ 419.24 R.B. Lumber Company Supplies $ 4.28 Rebnord Technologies Server backup $ 25.00 RFD TV Programming fees $ 11.08 Rovi Guides Programming fees $ 558.13 Secure Shred Solutions Shredding $ 83.25 Siepker Auto Repair Vehicle expense $ 456.70 Spencer Municipal Utilities Programming/transport fees $ 989.01 Trimark Center Medical services $ 103.00 Tulsat-Nebraska Supplies $ 292.00 TV Guide Networks Programming fees $ 538.76 Valentine, Troy & Leanne Refund $ 150.00 Van Wert, Inc. Demand meters $ 1,797.60 Verizon Wireless service $ 236.51 Webster County Treasurer Property tax $ 602.50 Wesco Distribution Supplies $ 564.75 Woodbury County Treasurer Property tax $ 3,124.50 Zeman, Angie Refund $ 97.50 Total $ 657,797.08

The Trustees reviewed the Utility Funds Report. No specific action was taken.

Motion by Trustee Storms and seconded by Trustee Runneberg to approve and authorize payment of $355,878.01 to Grundman-Hicks, LLC for work completed on the Generation Project as presented by DGR Engineering as Pay Estimate No. 8. Ayes: All. Nays: None. Motion carried.

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Motion by Trustee Runneberg and seconded by Trustee Storms to approve and authorize payment of $359,933.77 to Harold K. Scholz Company for the delivery and installation of the Generation Project switchgear and controls. The Electric Utility is still holding the 10% retainage as required by our contract. Ayes: All. Nays: None. Motion carried.

Discussion was held on the NESHAP RICE compliance issues for our old superior diesel generators. The Electric Utility has received an extension until May 3, 2014 to get the superior diesel generators into compliance. The Electric Utility also received an initial project budget from DGR Engineering if we were interested in using their services. No action was taken.

The Electric Utility received two different proposals for the installation of duct out to the US Cellular tower site. Schoon Construction’s proposal was $24,512.00 and Lukins Construction proposal was $28,315.00. Motion by Trustee Storms and seconded by Trustee Runneberg to accept and hire Schoon Construction for the installation of duct out to the US Cellular tower site. Ayes: All. Nays: None. Motion carried.

The Communications Utility received a Statement of Work Proposal from Arris Solutions to provide CMTS deployment services for the new Arris C4c CMTS at a cost of $7,500.00. Motion by Trustee Runneberg and seconded by Trustee Storms to approve and sign the Statement of Work Proposal from Arris Solutions. Ayes: All. Nays: None. Motion carried.

Motion by Trustee Storms and seconded by Trustee Runneberg to approve the renewal of the Employers Mutual Package Insurance Policy through Woodley Insurance & Real Estate. The cost to the Electric Utility for renewal is $28,917.50. The cost to the Communications Utility for renewal is $17,724.00. Ayes: All. Nays: None. Motion carried.

Trustee Runneberg introduced the following Resolution entitled “RESOLUTION FIXING DATE FOR A MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION OF APPROVING AND CONSENTING TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED LEHIGH-WEBSTER TRANSMISSION AND WEBSTER TERMINALS FACILITIES AND OPERATING AGREEMENT, AS FURTHER AMENDED, BETWEEN AND AMONG CORN BELT POWER COOPERATIVE, MIDAMERICAN ENERGY COMPANY, THE LAURENS MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC UTILITY, LAURENS, IOWA, AND CERTAIN OTHER ELECTRIC UTILITIES” and moved that the same be adopted. Trustee Storms seconded the motion to adopt. The roll was called and the vote was, Ayes: Main, Runneberg and Storms. Nays: None.

Whereupon, Chairman Main declared the resolution duly adopted as follows:

RESOLUTION FIXING DATE FOR A MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION OF APPROVING AND CONSENTING TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED LEHIGH-WEBSTER TRANSMISSION AND WEBSTER TERMINALS FACILITIES AND OPERATING AGREEMENT, AS FURTHER AMENDED, BETWEEN AND AMONG CORN BELT POWER COOPERATIVE, MIDAMERICAN ENERGY COMPANY, THE LAURENS MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC UTILITY, LAURENS, IOWA, AND CERTAIN OTHER ELECTRIC UTILITIES

WHEREAS, the City of Laurens, Iowa is a party to the Lehigh-Webster Transmission and Webster Terminals Facilities and Operating Agreement originally dated May 10, 1979, as amended (Lehigh-Webster Agreement); and

WHEREAS, amendments to the Lehigh-Webster Agreement have been proposed, to reflect the replacement of a transformer and associated equipment at Webster Substation (the “Transformer”) and to provide for the ownership thereof; and

WHEREAS, the governing body of the Municipal Electric Utility of the City of Laurens, Iowa, desires to consent to the amendment of the Lehigh-Webster Agreement; and

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WHEREAS, a proposed form of Amended and Restated Lehigh-Webster Transmission and Webster Terminals Facilities and Operating Agreement, as further amended (the Amended Lehigh-Webster Transmission Agreement) has been prepared and placed on file with the governing body of the Laurens Municipal Electric Utility; and

WHEREAS, before the Amended Lehigh-Webster Transmission Agreement may be approved, it is necessary to comply with the provisions of Chapter 390, Code of Iowa, 2013, as amended, and with the provisions of Chapter 73A of the Code of Iowa, 2013, as amended, and to publish a notice of the proposal to approve the Amended Lehigh-Webster Transmission Agreement and to conduct a hearing thereon and to receive and consider any objections and hear any evidence for or against the proposal.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Trustees of the Municipal Electric Utility of the City of Laurens, Iowa:

That this governing body shall meet at 272 N. Third Street, Laurens, Iowa, at 11:30 o’clock a.m. on the 29th day of May, 2013, for the purpose of taking action on the matter of approving the Amended Lehigh-Webster Agreement and consenting thereto.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of this governing body be and hereby is directed to cause a notice of meeting to be published once at least ten (10) clear days prior to the time of meeting in a legal newspaper, printed wholly in the English language, of general circulation in the City and in substantially the form hereto attached.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proposed form of the Amended Lehigh-Webster Transmission Agreement is hereby adopted, and execution thereof authorized by the Chairman and Secretary, subject to final approval following public hearing. The Amended Lehigh-Webster Transmission Agreement shall remain on file and available for public inspection prior to the hearing.

PASSED AND APPROVED this 24th day of April, 2013.

Richard Main Chairman, Board of Trustees ATTEST: Chad Cleveland

Secretary, Board of Trustees

There being no further business, on motion and vote, the meeting adjourned at 1:30 p.m.

Richard Main Chairman, Board of Trustees ATTEST: Chad Cleveland

Secretary, Board of Trustees

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The Laurens City Council met in regular session at the Municipal Building at 5:04 pm, May 6, 2013. Mayor Rod Johnson called the meeting to order. Present were Council members Clarence Siepker, Rich Newgard, Steve Berry, Ken Kunickis; City Manager, Barbara Smith; Public Works Director, Julian Johnsen; Police Chief Chris Toner; and City Attorney, Ann Beneke. Councilman Heuton was absent.

Kunickis motioned to approve the consent agenda consisting of the agenda, minutes from the April 15 meeting, and the list of claims. Siepker seconded. Ayes all; motion carried.

Kunickis motioned to approve the 4 year contract with Shamrock Recycling, seconded by Berry. Ayes all; motion carried.

The budget amendment was discussed. Newgard motioned to set the date for the budget amendment public hearing for May 20, 2013 at 5:05 pm; seconded by Siepker. Ayes all; motion carried.

Kunickis motioned, seconded by Newgard to hold the second Public Hearing required for the CDBG grant on May 20, 2013 at 5:15 pm. Ayes all; motion carried.

Siepker motioned to hire Dan Griffin to fill the position of Street Superintendent, seconded by Newgard. Ayes all; motion carried.

Berry motioned to hire Austin Stumbo for the Parks and Rec Department summer help. Ayes all; motion carried. After much discussion, Berry motioned, seconded by Newgard to pay the Deputy City Clerk the necessary

overtime to clean the City Buildings. Ayes all; motion carried. The contract with Imagetek was discussed and died due to lack of a motion.

CLAIMS 05-06-13

ACCO CHEMICALS 431.50

AFLAC INSURANCE 338.58

AHLERS & COONEY LEGAL SERVICES 162.00

ALLIANT ENERGY UTILITIES 475.54

ALPHA WIRELESS REPAIRS 351.04

BARB SITH MILEAGE 420.59

CERTIFIED TESTING CORE TESTING 724.25

CONNECTIONS INSURANCE 29.07

ECHO GROUP PARTS 14.31

ELECTRONIC SPECIALTIES REPAIRS 485.42

FIRST COOP WEIGHING 1.50

FUCHS CONSTRUCTION REPAIRS 6,237.50

HOLIDAY INN DES MOINES LODGING 200.03

IRS TAXES 9,035.08

IPERS IPERS 5,031.98

IPERS/PD PROTECTED IPERS 2,276.72

JCL SOLUTIONS SUPPLIES 86.27

JOHN DEERE REPAIRS 209.63

JULIAN JOHNSEN CLOTHING 221.46

KRUDICO SUPPLIES 429.00

LAURENS HOUSE OF PRINT SUPPLIES 418.92

LMPC UTILITIES 322.43

LMU UTILITIES 7,691.99

LARUENS STATE BANK GARBAGE TRUCK PMT

1,525.42

LAURENS SUN ADS 141.11

MET TESTING 78.00

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MARKETING SOLUTIONS WINE GLASSES 610.26

MELLEN & ASSOCIATES REPAIRS 169.40

MENARDS BLINDS 248.00

THE MESSENGER LEGAL SERVICES 124.36

NAPA AUTO PARTS PARTS 436.52

PETE RUNNEBERG MEALS 9.46

PETERSEN MFG BENCHES 2,270.00

PETTY CASH POSTAGE 207.97

POC CO ECONOMIC DEV ECON DEVELOPMENT 5,792.50

POC CO SOLID WASTE LANDFILL FEES 5,103.23

PRO COOP FUEL 2,008.77

R B LUMBER SUPPLIES 33.60

REBNORD TECHNOLOGIES IT 25.00

RICHARDSON SERVICE REPAIRS 79.18

SAFE HAVEN ANIMAL SHELTER ANIMAL FEES 200.00

SHAMROCK RECYCLE RECYCLING 1,574.71

STAPLES SUPPLIES 103.48

TREASURER STATE OF IOWA SALES TAX 4,781.00

TRINITY CORPORATE HEALTH DRUG TESTING 30.00

UNITY POINT DRUG TESTING 74.00

USPS POSTAGE 286.65

VISA CONFERENCES 237.80

WEBSTER CO SHERIFF RESERVE TRAINING 85.00

WESTERN IOWA TECH TRAINING 225.00

WIGEN WATER TECH REPAIRS 12,090.00

ZIEGLER REPAIRS 2,775.84 76,921.07

PAYROLL

001 GENERAL 3,341.24

110 ROAD USE TAX 1,277.59

600 WATER 1,994.54

610 SEWER 1,733.08

670 GARBAGE 1,584.32

TOTAL PAYROLL 4-15-13

9,930.77

001 GENERAL 3,449.16

600 WATER 2,004.65

610 SEWER 1,715.69

670 GARBAGE 1,777.89

TOTAL PAYROLL 4-29-

13 8,947.39

001 GENERAL 4,356.02

TOTAL PAYROLL 5-1-13

4,356.02

TOTAL PAYROLL 23,234.18

PAID TOTAL 100,155.25

Siepker motioned to adjourn at 5:52 pm, seconded by Kunickis. Ayes all; motion carried.

________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ Rod Johnson, Mayor Attest: Barbara Smith

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