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September 18, 2013September 18, 2013

Vol. 7 No. 25Vol. 7 No. 25

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Local News

Local MYFL Teams Start Season Off with Wins! The MYFL season has started for many local teams. The season opened on Saturday, September 7th with all teams taking on Sioux Central. All the teams came out with victories for the day.

3rd/4th MYFL Gold 42 - Sioux Central 03rd/4th Black MYFL 26 - Sioux Central 0MYFL 5th Grade 42 - Sioux Central 0MYFL 6th Grade 34 - Sioux Central 6

#92 Dane Johnson opening up a hole on offensive line.

#0 Alex Spangler wrapping up SCX runningback #5 Luke Crossgrove going low to help out # 52 Braeden Graebner

assists in the background.

#14 Christian Davidson follows blockers #21 Chase Cook and #22 Cole Runneberg on a

successful sweep play.

L-R #44 Cage Arends, #52 Joseph Crossgrove, #23 Colton Freeburg, #16 Logan Poss, #49 Tyler

Vick, Coach Rob Freeburg, Coach Paul Link.

#24 Chandler Witzke on his way to a score. ...more photos on page 2...

Our Town Our Paper! 2

#44 Cage Arends out running defenders.

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L-R Coach Chuck Sandvig, #25 Austin Seiler, Coach Dirk Crotty, #76 Keegan Ludwig and others—Victory—Hands in.

Austin Seiler#25, Dakota Kunz #20, and Trey Sandvig #10 protecting ball carrier Caleb Freeburg

#18.

Quarterback Gavin Ehn #2 getting presnap read. Fullback Ruger Bunda sizes up the defense.

Quarterback Chase Botsen. Center Kolbe Rutheford.

Chase Cook running the ball.

Keaton Bindel and Kolbe Rutheford double teaming on the O line


Chili OpenChili Open8” Cup Tournament8” Cup Tournament

Sunday, September 29th

11 A.M. Shot Gun Start4-person best shot

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Local News & Advertising

Laurens Fire Department to Receive Donation from Upcoming PerformanceBy: Chris Vrba

There’s an old adage that goes “No good deed goes unpunished.” Last week, the saying would certainly fi t one Busiest Little Town businessman to a “T.” In recent days, the Silver Dollar Saloon rolled out its promotion for the slate of shows the downtown dining and drinking establishment plans to host during Laurens’ upcoming Fall Fest celebration. Posters, newspaper and radio ads list sponsors who have helped support Silver Dollar Saloon’s attempt to bring in big-name entertainment for what promises to be one of the busiest little autumn weekends the community has ever seen. In fact, on Saturday night, Fall Fest organizers expect the town to more than double as about 2,500 people will fl ood downtown to watch headlining band Judd Hoos. Shortly after the promotional materials were released, Silver Dollar Saloon’s manager Nathan Brazel’s phone began ringing off the hook. Brazel said he heard from numerous concerned residents who were upset that the Laurens Fire Department was listed as one of the event sponsors. “They said they weren’t going to support the fi re department, or make any more donations to them if the fi re department was just going to give money to the bars,” Brazel quickly relayed. “The fi re department is going to be volunteering to help with security,” Nathan quickly clarifi ed. He continued by saying that he listed Laurens Fire Department as a way to publicly recognize them for helping support the event. Brazel was also clear and concise, saying the Laurens Fire Department has not contributed a single penny to bring in bands for Fall Fest. “They’re outstanding members of our community, and I want to recognize them for volunteering their time,” he added. But, Brazel’s appreciation for the Laurens Fire Department and its members who volunteer their time to help protect their friends and neighbors runs deeper than merely listing their name; he’s doing one better. Silver Dollar Saloon will donate $500 or three percent of the concert gate, whichever’s higher, to the Laurens Fire Department after Fall Fest winds down. “It’s our way of saying thank you,” Brazel concluded. This isn’t a quick scramble by the Silver Dollar Saloon manager to save face. Back in July when he fi rst pitched the Laurens City Council on his plans for large street dances during Fall Fest weekend, he told city elders of his plan to donate some of the proceeds to LFD. For decades, organizations in The Busiest Little Town have thrived because of the benefi cence of civic-minded businessmen and women, and Brazel’s contribution is just the latest example of what has kept the quality of life in rural communities the ideal that the rest of the country strives to achieve. So, if you weren’t already excited about Fall Fest’s tantalizing lineup of parades, bands, games, and delicious BBQ, your attendance will help a great cause - the Laurens Fire Department. Be sure to be in the Busiest Little Town Friday, October 4 and Saturday, October 5 to join in on what promises to be a festive, and fantastic, weekend. And don’t forget to stop out Sunday, October 6, from 8 a.m. to noon for the Laurens Fire Department’s annual pancake feed fundraiser.


Local News

Recycling Bins AvaliableLaurens Hometown Pride received a Community Beautifi cation Grant through Keep Iowa Beautiful. This grant allowed us to purchase 4 additional planters for downtown, 2 trash receptacles, and 300 recycle bins to promote recycling in the City. The bins are limited to one per family and can be picked up at City Hall.

CURBSIDE RECYCLING GUIDELINESRecycling will be picked up by Shamrock Recycling, on the fi rst and third Monday of every month. Please have items sorted and at the curb by 8 a.m.1. PLASTICS: Check the bottom of plastic items for the recycling code, either a 1, 2, or 3 inside the recycling symbol can be recycled. These plastics include such items as milk jugs, shampoo, detergent and pop bottles. RINSE, DRAIN, AND DISCARD CAPS.2. GLASS: Food containers only. They should be rinsed clean; labels are okay, discard the lids.3. TIN: Food containers only. They should be rinsed clean and fl attened, labels are okay.4. CARDBOARD: Clean, non-waxed, corrugated cardboard and also the type used in pop cartons, cereal cartons, and Kleenex boxes.5. WHITE PAPER: White paper includes typing and computer paper, envelopes WITHOUT windows or with the plastic window removed, and other non-shiny white paper. Pastels may be saved separately.6. NEWSPAPER: Anything received in the newspaper is recyclable as well as all paper not considered white paper. Newspaper may be placed in brown paper bags or tied in bundles.7. SLICK/SHINY MAGAZINES: Slick/Shiny magazines are now accepted. NO CATALOGS ORADVERTISING INSERTS at this time.DO NOT RECYCLE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:1. Waxed milk cartons, egg cartons or Styrofoam;2. Bleach bottles, anti-freeze, or oil containers;3. Plastic bags - plastic grocery bags and bread bags are not currently recyclable;4. Window glass, light bulbs, or ceramics.

Recycling FactsLAST YEARDuring 2012, there were 3,651 recycling stops made in the City of Laurens totaling 80,480 lbs of recycled materials. This means that on the average, 152 homes are recycling at an average of slightly over 22 lbs per home per stop. In 2012 if all 576 residential properties in Laurens recycled, this would have been a savings of 304,726 lbs of trash taken to the landfi ll. We currently pay $0.465 per pound for our trash to be taken at the landfi ll. This extra trash cost the city and tax payers an additional $14,169.77 in charges to the Pocahontas County Landfi ll, or broken down by family - $24.60 in landfi ll charges per year/$2.05 per month on their utility bill. In 2012, the City of Laurens took 1,336,440 Ibs of trash to the landfi ll. If everyone recycled, this would have cut our landfi ll "donation" by 22%!CURRENTSo far in 2013, there have been 2,318 stops for recycling averaging 145 households in the City are recycling. The total weight of recycled materials so far this year is 72,940 Ibs. Each household participating in the recycling program is averaging 31.5 Ibs of recycling twice monthly. Currently if all 576 residential properties in Laurens recycled, this would be a savings of 434,997 lbs of trash kept out of the landfi ll. At the $0.465 price per pound for trash, this would be an additional savings of $20,227.35 for landfi ll fees. This broken down by residential property is $35.12 per year or approximately $2.92 on their utility bill each month! So far this year, the City has taken 791,360 lbs of trash to the landfi ll. If everyone recycled, we could have reduced our "donation" to the landfi ll by 36.6% so far this year! That is quite a savings! In a time when utility rates seem to increase every year, this is one way for a family to save some money on their utility bill and help our environment. I would like to encourage every resident in the city of Laurens to recycle and save! The city will not benefi t from you recycling, each and every resident in the city will benefi t!


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L-M 3rd Graders Special Science Day!By: Kacie Cox

On the 6th of September Mrs. Boettcher’s 3rd grade at Laurens-Marathon had quite an exciting day because the high-school physical science class came and presented experiments to teach them the scientifi c method! Just as a refresher, the scientifi c method is the steps you take when you’re conducting an experiment. The steps are asking a question, doing research, forming a hypothesis, testing your hypothesis with an experiment and procedure, analyzing your data, and drawing your conclusion. The Physical Science class had most students saying their day was awesome, or super cool. Haylie said, “It was really fun and Jaydon started smiling and giggling when he went up front! I like the volcano in a cup, I tried it at home but I didn’t have red food coloring so it didn’t work!” I’m glad that we left the 3rd graders bursting with excitement wanting to try these experiments at home! Before we showed what we knew about the scientifi c method, the 3rd graders preformed a rap for us. They all stood up and sang along. We started our presentations off with the Science Guys, Caleb P., Noah A., and Ricky U. Their experiment showed us the different variables. They had three test

tubes, one held Diet Coke, one held vegetable oil, and the last one vinegar. Their variable being different liquids in each container. They then asked the 3rd graders which they thought would react. Most of them voted for the Diet Coke, the Science Guys tested it, and nothing happened. A few kids voted for the vegetable oil, they put the baking soda in it, and again nothing happened. Only one 3rd grader voted for the vinegar, and they were right. When the Science Guys put the baking soda in the vinegar it started foaming, and bubbling up right over the top of the tube. “When the boys made the thing come up out of the tube, it was awesome!” Taylor told me. Next to present was the Science Alliance, Kenzie S., Hannah R., and Alexiz (Lexi) S. They did an awesome job coming up with a show to entertain and teach the 3rd graders. The Science Alliance’s question they were trying to answer was could they stop the bad guys with a foamy fountain! They had one large tube which contained hydrogen peroxide, and dish soap. In a separate container they mixed yeast and water together, then poured it into the tube, and slowly it started foaming up. Haylie said, “I liked when it started rising up, up and up and then it leaked out!” To close the presentations off we had the Magma Makers

Cody R., Jason W., Anthony G., and Kacie C.. Their experiment was the same as the Science Alliance except instead of stopping bad guys, they made a volcano with fl owing lava. Instead of having the hydrogen peroxide and dish soap in a large tube, they had it in a small gatorade bottle for bigger effect. To give the foam a lava like effect, a lot of red dye was added. This group had one of the 3rd graders be their special helper. Jaydon came up and poured the yeast in for the Magma Makers! It started fl owing over, and it just kept going! Jaydon said, “It was fun and cool. My favorite part was going up there and pouring the stuff in.” Courtney told me, “I liked all three experiments, they were cool and awesome!” A big thanks goes to Mrs. Boettcher, and her 3rd grade class for being such a good audience, and for their special performance they welcomed us with! A special thanks goes to the Haylie, Jaydon, Taylor and Courtney for telling me their thoughts on this special science day!


Local News

Century And Heritage Farms Recognized During Iowa State FairIowa Department of Agriculture and Farm Bureau celebrated families that have owned a farm for 100 years or 150 years

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey recognized Century and Heritage Farm families during a ceremony at the State Fair again this year. To qualify, a family must have owned at least 40 acres for 100 years or more in the case of Century Farms and 150 years or more for a Heritage Farm. This year 365 Century Farms and 67 Heritage Farms were recognized. “It is a great pleasure and distinct honor to help recognize these farm families that have owned the same farm for 100 or 150 years. It is a testament to the values of land stewardship, hard work, patience, dedication and perseverance that are found in Iowa’s farm families,” Northey said. The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship has partnered with the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation since 1976 to recognize families that have owned and worked a farm for 100 years or more. Including this year’s

recipients, now 17,851 farms from across the state have been recognized. The Heritage Farm program was started in 2006, on the 30th anniversary of the Century Farm program, and now 650 farms have been recognized. The 2013 Century and Heritage Farms Program ceremony was held at the Iowa State Fair on Tuesday, August 13. Craig Hill, President of the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation, or Joe Heinrich, Vice President of the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation, joined Northey in recognizing the award recipients. “The program acknowledges the deep roots of Iowa agriculture and

the special bond that exists between Iowa families and the land they farm,” Northey said. “The Iowa State Fair is a celebration of Iowa and Iowa Agriculture, so it’s a great place to recognize the Century Farm and Heritage Farm recipients.” Among the Century Farm recipents was the Lund Family Farm of Laurens, IA. The family is pictured below receiving their award.

Lund Family Farm - Century Farm AwardFirst Row L to R: Alexander Price and Marcus Price.

Second Row L to R: Allison Price, Lynn Lund, Shannon White, Lacey Marshall-Lund and Dick Lund.

Third Row L to R: Craig Lang, Eric Price, Mike White, Nathan White, Annette White and Bill Northey, Sec. of Ag.


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HEY EVERYONE IT’S TIME FOR THE COAT SWAP!!!

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21ST

LAURENS PUBLIC LIBRARY

9A.M. TO 1P.M.

BRING YOUR CHILD AND COME CHECK OUT OUR COATS!!

IF WE HAVE ONE THAT FITS TAKE IT HOME IT’S YOURS!!!

NO INCOME GUIDELINES, NO QUESTIONS!!

CHILD MUST BE PRESENT TO RECEIVE COAT!!!

NOT EVERYONE IS GUARANTEED A COAT. ALL COATS WERE DONTATEDAND SIZES ARE BASED ON THE DONATIONS RECEIVED.

Sponsored by the Laurens Girl Scout Troop 240.

Free Dance - "Laurens Day" at Wild Rose CasinoSunday, September 20, 2013 from 1-4 p.m. Tea Dance, Grand BallroomTom Steinkoenig's "Sentimental Swing" Little Big Band! Admission: Free - all you need is to be a casino cardholder, which may obtained easily without cost on the 1st fl oor. Adults 21 & over. Let's turn out in big numbers to make this a real success. Plan to dust off your dancing shoes or just tap your toes as you listen to the nostalgic sounds of big band music.

Thank YouThank you for your cards, gifts and phone calls to help me celebrate my 90th birthday!

Lorraine Baedke

Happy BirthdayLester Schultz's family invites you to celebrate his 99th Birthday on September 27th with a card shower. Birthday wishes can be sent to 319 S. Harrison St., Laurens, IA, 50554.

Beginning ExperienceThere’s a special loneliness for those who fi nd themselves single again. But now there’s help . . . . BEGINNING EXPERIENCE OF NORTHWESTERN IOWA will be holding their next weekend for divorced, widowed, or separated persons on November 1-3, 2013 at Camp Okoboji in Okoboji. Through talks, group dialogue, and personal refl ection, persons of all faiths have an opportunity for growth, healing, and closure on the past in order to begin anew. Guidelines recommend that participants be widowed at least one year, divorced at least six months or separated 6-9 months prior to divorce. Please contact Kay at 712-358-0800. In addition, you may email Kay at [email protected] for an application or for more information.

Memory Lane Bricks to be Engraved on Site!Memory Lane bricks will be engraved on site sometime this fall. Get your brick order forms in by Thursday, October 10 in order to have your bricks engraved this fall. Get your brick order forms from Peg Milton, 841-4645, or pick them up at Memory Lane.

Click here for your brick order form!

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Sports News

GTRA Takes Down L-M Friday, September 13, in their week three contest of the 2013 football season, the LM Chargers traveled to Ruthven to take on the Graettinger-Terril-Ruthven-Ayshire Titans. The contest left the Chargers on the losing end of an 18-54 score. In a contest that was controlled in all aspects by the Titans, the Chargers scored three times. Senior Levi Bechtel played a large role in 2 of the 3 scores. Early in the fi rst quarter, lining up in the slotback position, Levi completed a 40 yd. pass to Keegan Jamison to put the Chargers inside of the fi ve yard line. The completion led to a 1 yard touchdown run by Chase Oehlertz, giving the Chargers their fi rst point of the night. Later Levi was on the receiving end of an11 yd touchdown reception from Chase Oehlertz to narrow the score to 12-14 at the end of the 1st qtr. The fi nal three periods found the Titans scoring 40 points, with only one Charger score during those three periods. Half way through the 4th quarter, Tre Seiler punched it in from 1 yard out to give the Chargers their 3rd and fi nal touchdown. Final score—GTRA 54—LM Chargers 18.

Notable Charger Stats:RushingNoah Anderson - 12 for 15 yds.Chase Oehlertz - 16 for 4 yds. 1 tdTre Seiler - 13 for 42 yds. 1 td ReceivingKeegan Jamison - 2 for 38 yds.Levi Bechtel - 3 for 42 yds. 1 tdNoah Anderson - 2 for 7 yds. DefenseTacklesJordan Gunnarson - 11Levi Bechtel - 6Caleb Pierce - 6Tre Seiler - 8Wyatt Shannon - 4Chase Oehlertz - 3Thomas Erickson - 4

PassingChase Oehlertz - 6 for 48 yds. 1 tdLevi Bechtel - 1 for 40 yds

# 8 Keegan Jamison

#13 Chase Oehlertz

#21 Jordan Gunnarson leading for #25 Tre Seiler

# 40 Levi Bechtel, #15 Caleb Pierce, # 8 Keegan Jamison

# 2 Buddy Martinez and #75 Ben Kenobbie



Real Estate Taxes DueFirst half real estate, mobile home, drainage and special assessment taxes are due September 30, 2013. Beginning October 1st, interest of 1-1/2% per month will apply to any unpaid taxes. Please provide the payment stubs from the tax statements received in August to insure proper credit. You may also deposit your payments in the Pocahontas County payment drop-box, which is located at the east exit driveway of the north courthouse parking lot. You may also pay online at www.iowatreasuers.org by using a credit card or e-check.

Sarah WinklerPocahontas County Treasurer

Laurens City Park

Saturday, October 5, 2013$10 entry fee

3 categories will be judged and CASH PRIZES awarded

Pulled Pork, Ribs and Chicken!!

Judging starts at 3:00 p.m.

Public Tasting starts at 4:00 p.m., $5 per personIf interested in entering the contest or for more information contact Rick Woodley - 712-841-4568

SPONSORED BY

Come Join In the FUN at Kids Korner! Kids Korner currently has daycare openings for children of all

ages!! Please stop in and check out our center...there are so many fun and educational things to do!! We are also now starting an

"after school rate" where your child can come to Kids Korner after school and it is only $3!! The children will come and have a snack and some fun while their parents can be worry free knowing that their children have a safe and educational place to be for a low price!! Anyone wanting a tour or having any questions please

contact Michelle at 841-5437!!

**Remember Kids Korner is a licensed daycare facility where all staff is trained in CPR, First Aid, Universal Precautions, and Mandatory Reporting. Both local and federal back ground

checks are also conducted on each employee before hiring!!


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At the Library with Glenda MulderSeptember 18, 2013

The great Mr. Rogers is quoted as saying, “Play gives children a chance to practice what they are learning.” We have so much fun with our youngest patrons that we decided to revive our Play Group! It will be the fi rst and third Tuesdays of the month at 10 a.m. This will be unstructured time for you to play with your child and notice how much they have learned. So grab your little ones and join the fun! Here’s a sampling of our new fi ction books: Never Go Back by Lee Child, Wayward by Blake Crouch, Songs of Willow Frost by Jamie Ford, W is for Wasted by Sue Grafton, Second Watch by J.A. Jance, After Her by Joyce Maynard, Bone Season by Samantha Shannon, Someone by Alice McDermott and The Wrong Girl by Hank Phillip Ryan (that’s in CD Book too!) In DVDs we’ve received: Oblivion, Peter Pan, Super Buddies, The Great Gatsby and G.I. Joe: Retaliation. Jody Picoult’s book, “Plain Truth” is interesting in so many ways. The focus of the story is trying to discover the story behind a dead infant found in a barn. It takes place in an Amish community in New England. Her writing style is like no other – she really makes the reader examine the situation from many different points of view. So grab a copy and join our Book Club’s discussion on Monday, September 23rd at 7 p.m.

Services Held Recently for Marge Solem Marge Solem, age 82, of Decorah, Iowa died on Wednesday, September 11, 2013. Funeral services were held September 16, 2013, at Decorah Lutheran Church, Decorah, Iowa. Margaret (Marge) Tracey Solem was born April 4, 1931 in Remsen, Iowa to James and Helen (Thiel) Tracey. She was united in marriage to Dwendell (Dusty) Solem on September 7, 1950 in Remsen, Iowa. Together they raised seven children, spending the majority of their years in Laurens before retiring to Spirit Lake and moving to Decorah, Iowa in 1997.

Marge loved to sew and quilt. She took great joy in making dresses for her girls and quilts for her family and church. Marge was a great cook known for her famous rye bread. Other interests included golfi ng, gardening, reading and a good game of cards. Marge was a member of Decorah Lutheran Church where she enjoyed circles, quilting and volunteering. Marge was generous with her time. She rarely missed a birthday, anniversary or special occasion, sending cards and letters to all her family and many dear friends. Marge loved her family above all and her family feels so blessed to have had such a great mother. Marge is survived by her seven children: Sandy (Ron) Stover of Decorah, Mary (Kim) Glock of Decorah, Sue (Dave) Crotty of Hillsboro, OR, David (Julie) Solem of Pasco, WA, Nancy (Steve) Motkowski of Marinette, WI, Trudy (Randy) Keller of Novato, CA and Peggy (Bruce) Simpson of Sioux City, IA. She was a grandma to Brandon (Megan) and Tyler Simpson, Maggie Motkowski, Alex and Jackson Keller, Tracey (Travis) Casey, and Alison Stover. She was a great grandma to Harper Casey. She was a step-grandma to Chad and Daren Tolley, Jason Motkowski and Travis Grossi, and great step-grandma to Julie Rose, Brandi, and Kaylin Tolley, Tony and Gabe Tolley, and Lily Higgins. Also surviving is a sister-in-law Paula Tracey, Dusty Solem, cousins, nephews and nieces and many special friends. Marge’s love and kindness will be greatly missed by her family and friends. “Seek out the good in life and the beauty in each day.”


Local News & Annoucements

Laurens Fire Department Pancake BreakfastFire Prevention week is October 6 – 12! Please plan to attend the Firefi ghters annual pancake and sausage breakfast on October 6th from 8:00 am – noon. Come and enjoy a great breakfast, see the new equipment and support your local Fire Department.

Local & School CalendarSeptember 19 - Volleyball with Alta/Aurelia at Alta at 5:30 p.m., JVR, JV & V; Sioux Central Cross Country Invitational at Sioux Rapids at 5 p.m., girls & boys JV & V; JH Volleyball with PAC at Laurens at 4 p.m., 7th & 8th; JH Football with MMC at Laurens at 4 p.m., 7th & 8th.September 20 - Football with CWL at Laurens at 7 p.m.September 21 - Girl Scout-sponsored Coat Swap at the Laurens Public Library from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.September 23 - Humboldt Invitational Cross Country at Humboldt at 5 p.m., girls & boys JV & V; JV Volleyball with Sioux Central, Pocahontas Area and SC Calhoun at Laurens at 5:30 p.m.September 24 - Jog/Walkathon Vocal Fundraiser from 4-6 p.m.; 9th Grade Parent/Student Meeting at 7 p.m. in the Media Center.September 25 - Professional Development from 8-10 a.m.-School starts at 10:20 a.m.; No breakfast served.September 26 - Volleyball with Prairie Valley, East Sac, and Sioux Central at Gowrie at 5:30 p.m., varsity; JH Volleyball with Newell/Fonda at Newell at 4 p.m., 7th & 8th; JH Football with Kingsley-Pierson at Laurens at 4 p.m.

LAURENS AREA YOUTH GROUP!

IT’S PIZZA TIME!

OPEN TO ALL AREA YOUTHAGE 6TH GRADE TO 12TH GRADE!!

PLEASE COME JOIN US FOR OURFIRST GATHERING

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29TH 2013.

6:00P.M. TO 8:00P.M.

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

PIZZA & GAMES

LET US KNOWWHAT YOU WANT

OUT OF YOUTH GROUP

Moped ClassThe Pocahontas Police Department will offer a Moped Class on Saturday, October 5, 2013 at the Pocahontas Public Library starting at 10 a.m. The cost of the class is $35.00. There is no pre-registration. The young person taking the class does not need to be 14 to take the class; when they turn 14 they will be able to apply this moped certifi cate to their learners permit.


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Sunday, September 22 - 27 Scarecrow Contest Decorating Week - 3rd Street

Friday, September 27 Scarecrow Contest - Winners Presented with Ribbons

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2013

9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m Farm Rock Band - Outside Concert - Silver Dollar Saloon

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2013

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Pizza Ranch Buffet - 3rd Street Laurens

1:00 p.m. Parade - Down 3rd, Turn on Olive, Turn on 1st and end at Walnut

1:30 p.m. Lawnmover Obstacle Course - 2- Person

Noon - 2:00 p.m. Wine Tasting - Heart ‘N Home

1:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Beer Tasting - Fire Station - $10 per person - includes glass

1:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Hay Rack Rides - City Park - Fund-raiser for New Swimming Pool

1:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Mini Golf-Sponsored by Pocahontas County Young Professionals

2:00 p.m. Scavenger Hunt - City Park - Ages 10 & under

2:00 p.m. Pumpkins & Gourds in the park - Peds Pumpkin Patch

3:00 p.m. Smokin’ in The Park BBQ Competition - Judging Starts

4:00 p.m. Smokin’ in The Park BBQ Competition - Public Tasting - $5 per person

5:30 p.m. Pulled Pork Meal - Home Town Pride Committee Fund-raiser

All-Day Trolly Rides

8:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. Judd Hoos Band - Outside Concert - Silver Dollar Saloon -$10 Cover

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2013

8:00 a.m. - Noon Fireman’s Pancake Breakfast

Noon - 6:00 p.m. Local Race Cars Displayed - Silver Dollar Saloon

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Announcements & Advertising

The Thursday night special at Laurens Golf & Country Club for Sept. 19th will be potato bar with all the fi xings.

Announcements

Clothing starts at .25¢! All other merchandise 1/2 off! Treasure Chest, downtown Laurens.

Help Wanted

Do you… *Like to read? *Need a new challenge? *Like to learn new things? *Want a fun part-time job? We have an opening for a Circulation Desk Librarian two days a week and one Saturday morning a month. Please apply in person at the Laurens Public Library.

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Considering a Cover CropFarmers - have you considered putting a cover crop on your fi elds? Cover crops help reduce soil erosion, they uptake and hold Nitrogen for next season’s crop, they help with weed suppression and help increase soil Organic matter. It’s good for the soil and helps improve water quality from here to the Gulf of Mexico. Now is the time to start thinking ahead for next year. Funding is available for producers in the North Raccoon and Cedar Creek watersheds for cover crops, no-till/ strip-till and other conservation management practices. Farmers and landowners who qualify for the Mississippi River Basin Initiative (MRBI) receive increased fi nancial assistance rates. Call 712-732-3096 for more information or visit your local Natural Resources Conservation Service offi ce at 1617 N. Lake Ave in Storm Lake for Buena Vista county or 600 W. Elm St. Pocahontas in Pocahontas county.

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Lodge Inn Laurens“Your Home Away From Home”

ReservationsJayne Woodin 712.450.2411 www.lodgeinnlaurens.com

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101 South Third St.P.O. Box 126Laurens, IA 50554Phone: (712) 841-2671Fax: (712) 841-2673

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Cherokee, IA 51012Phone: (712) 225-6403

Fax: (712) 225-6404

1 Mile West of Marathon on Hwy 10

Saturday, September 21 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Sunday, September 22 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Saturday, September 28 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Sunday, September 29 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.


Church

This Week at Laurens United Methodist ChurchWed., Sept. 18thRanch Worship Com. @ 7 p.m.Hands of Hope Puppet Troop @ 7 p.m.Administrative Council meeting @ 8:15 p.m.

Thurs., Sept. 19th Rachel Circle meeting @ 9:15amDorcas Circle meeting @ 2 pmSPRC meeting @ 7 p.m.

Fri., Sept. 20th Men’s Bible Study @ 7amPastor Jim out of the offi ce until Oct. 4th

Sun., Sept. 22nd Sunday School @ 9:15 amFellowship Coffee @ 9:30 amWorship @ 10:30 amFilling the pulpit: Jean MurraySpecial music: Trio-Nancy Woodin, Kaye Van Genderen & Ruth SteinkoenigChoir practice @ 7 p.m.

Wednesday, September 18, 20135-7 PM ~ Spaghetti Feed7 pm ~ Council Mtg. after meal

Thursday, September 19, 20139 AM ~ Morning Circle at Carol Johnson’s2 PM ~ Afternoon Circle

Friday, September 20, 201312 PM ~ 50+ Potluck

Sunday, September 22, 20139 AM ~ Confi rmation Class9:15 AM ~ Coffee Fellowship9:15 AM ~ Sunday School9:30 AM ~ Adult SS10:30 AM ~ Worship

Tuesday, September 24, 201310-11 AM ~ Coffee/Refreshments w/Pastor Jerry7 PM ~ Hand Bell Rehearsal

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

Sacred Heart Church LaurensPastor ~ Fr. John J. Gerald Weekday Mass : Friday, 8:00 AMWeekend Mass: Sunday 8:30 AM (July-October)

Cluster ParishesSt. Joseph Catholic Church, Sioux RapidsWeekday Mass: (Monday & Wednesday) 8:00 AM Weekend Mass: Saturday 5:00 PM St. Louis Catholic Church, RoyalWeekday Mass: (Tuesday & Thursday) 8:00 AMWeekend Mass: Sunday 10:30 AM

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This Week at First Christian Church Wednesday, Sept. 18 1:00 p.m. Willing Workers6:00 p.m. Mid-week Bible Study7:00 p.m. Worship Committee Meeting

Thursday, Sept. 19 7:00 p.m. AA Meeting

Sunday, Sept. 22 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship - Bell Choir will perform

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Fall Br eakfastSunday, Ocotber 13th

Come Hungry!

Free Salmon Fundraising SupperA Free Salmon Fundraising Supper will held Sunday, September 29th, 2013 at 6pm at the Albert City Evangelical Covenant Church, 501 S. 2nd Street, Albert City, Iowa. Featured speaker is Dennis Weidler, manager of KICY Radio in Nome, Alaska. The menu for the evening is Baked Fresh Alaskan Salmon, potato, veggie, salad, rolls, dessert and beverage. There will be a program following the supper and a free will offering will be taken with donation envelopes provided. All proceeds go to KICY. This radio station broadcasts the Christian message to more than 40 Alaskan villages and is the only station fully licensed in the U.S. to broadcast into a foreign country-USSR & China- in their language. Come, enjoy a great meal and hear all about KICY. Spread the word...bring a friend or two! Dennis will be preparing enough salmon to feed 125 people...fi rst come fi rst served!

Supporters want Kevin Lind in Iowa Rock Hall of FameFriends of Kevin Lind, a Laurens native and popular performer in this area for several decades, have nominated him for the Iowa Rock & Roll Hall of Fame for 2014. Lind was a sophomore at Laurens High when he fi rst started performing rock and roll and is still at it as he approaches age 60. He spent nearly 30 years as lead singer with a popular regional rock group called the New Buckeye Band, which in its prime scheduled more than 50 Iowa shows a year. Lind has also headlined many other acclaimed bands and smaller combos over the years after settling near Des Moines. He's appeared at the Simon Estes Amphitheater, the Des Moines Civic Center and entertained on a ship of the Norwegian Cruise Line running from Vancouver to Alaska – plus done lead studio vocal work for Triad Productions. Kevin Lind’s Rock and Roll Reunion recently packed in a large crowd from Laurens at the Wild Rose Casino in Emmetsburg. A blog written by Dick Hakes, another Laurens native, appeared in the Iowa City Press-Citizen and urged fans to contact the Hall of Fame with a note of support for Lind's selection. You can access the blog through this link: http://blogs.press-citizen.com/2013/08/30/this-face-belongs-in-iowa-rock-roll-hall-of-fame/

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