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The PaperLaurens, Iowa
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Vol. 12 No. 29
November 21, 2018
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Local News
New 4-H Leaders MeetLynell Kuhn, Jamie Buchan, Wendy Panbecker and Kaity VanAsten attended the new 4-H volunteer training that was held in Pocahontas. They are committed to the youth of Pocahontas County by giving of their time and talent to help youth reach their full potential. Lynell and Kaity are leaders of the Pocahontas County Clover Kids that serves K-3rd grade children. Jamie and Wendy are leaders of Guys and Gals of Grant, a community club that children in 4th-12th grade may join. If you have a child in K-12th grade that would like to become a member of the Pocahontas County 4-H program or if you would like to become a 4-H volunteer, please contact the ISU Extension and Outreach Pocahontas County office at 712-335-3103 or email [email protected].
Pool News! It’s time to wrap up the 2 for 1 Bellinghausen Challenge. Since the start of the Challenge, we received 65 individual donations totaling $33,415. The Bellinghausen Family will match this with $66,830, bringing this summer’s donations to the Laurens Pool Project up to $100,245! Thanks to the Bellinghausen Family for stepping up with this challenge, and for their generous donation to the Pool Project! We have the Silent Auction of Byer’s Choice Caroling Collectibles set up at City Hall. These figures evoke an old fashioned Christmas and have a folk art look to them. We’ve separated them, so you can bid on whichever individual character interests you. There’s a Golfer, a Santa, a Choir Director, a Gardener, a Gentleman with a Bell, a Boy holding a pickle ornament, Salvation Army Bell Ringers, a Boy with a Gingerbread House, Boys with a sled, an animal group containing a cat, a goose, and a swan, and a set of Pilgrims! Stop at City Hall soon to take a look or place your bid! Bidding will conclude at the Chamber Booster’s Soup Supper December 5th.
Happy Thanksgiving!
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Larry and Lois White to Celebrate 65th Wedding Anniversary Larry and Lois (Hanish) White’s 65th wedding anniversary is Wednesday, November 28. They were married in 1953 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Laurens. Their children, Danny and Geri White (Iowa City, IA), Roxanne Halverson (Sioux Rapids, IA), Dennis and
Brenda White (Billings, MT), Bruce and Julie White (Yorba Linda, CA), Connie and Ron Mongenel (El Monte, CA), and Karen White (Roland, IA), along with their 14 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren, invite friends and family to send congratulations to Larry and Lois at 208 S 4th St, Laurens, IA 50554.
Announcements & Advertising
HELP WANTEDLaurens-Marathon CSD
Cook/Dishwasher Duties include food preparation,
serving and cleaning Interested applicants need to send a resume/
application to:Scott Williamson, Superintendent
Laurens-Marathon CSD300 W Garfield St, Laurens, Iowa 50554
Position will be opened until filledE.O.E/AA
Mark Your Calendars for Friday, November 23!Black Friday FootballIowa vs. Nebraska on
the big screen at Laurens Golf & Country Club!
Gametime: 11 a.m.Open at 10 a.m.
Food & Drink Specials
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At the Library & Announcements
At the Library with Glenda MulderNovember 21, 2018
Happy Thanksgiving! We have so much to be thankful for, and one of my favorite things is that we have a 4 day weekend! The library is open today (Wednesday) until 8, then we will be closed until Monday. Better stop and stock up on books and DVDs to make sure you can make it through the weekend without us! New fiction includes; Master of His Fate by Barbara Taylor Bradford, Kingdon of the Blind by Louise Penny and Beauchamp Hall by Danielle Steel. We’ve been getting fun Christmas books, stop by and pick one up to get your Holiday Spirit in gear! Deb has fun plans with denim for the December 4th “Take it Tuesday.” We’ll be making angel Christmas ornaments from jeans pockets, as well as different shape denim Christmas ornaments. Make some for yourself or for a gift and make a few to help us decorate a “Take it Tuesday” tree for Laurens Festival of Trees! There are just a few spots left, so contact the library to sign up! I’m looking forward to discussing our Book Club choice for November, Where'd you go,
Bernadette by Maria Semple. Some of our patrons have enjoyed its lighthearted nature, others not so much. I suppose that could actually be said for most books, though. Don’t you think? We have lots of copies of this book, so grab one and join our discussion on Monday, November 26 at 7 p.m. Have I told you how much fun we are having at Tot Time this year? There are so many fun kids’ books, and Jeri loves to read them to the kids. We bought a bubble machine and the littles are loving it! When we are done reading, we turn on the music, flip the switch on the bubble machine, then dancing and giggling ensues! We have Tot Time at 10 am on Mondays, so that by 11 when the library is officially open, we are pretty much back to normal. Well, our normal, at least!
COMING EVENTS• Tot Time Every Monday at
10 a.m. • Take it Tuesday 6:30 p.m. 1st
Tuesday of the month • Book Club 7 p.m. 4th Monday
of the month • Card Class 4th Tuesday monthly
(sign up at the library)
Thank You!The Laurens Volunteer Firefighters Association would like to thank everyone for your donations and show of support at our Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, October 7. Once again the breakfast was a huge success thanks to your support. It is great to live in and volunteer in such a caring community.
Thank you, Pat Murray – ChiefLaurens Volunteer Firefighters Association
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Church
This Week at Laurens Unit-ed Methodist ChurchPastor Ed Frank
Wed., Nov. 21st:Book Club @ 9 a.m.NO Puppets
Thurs., Nov. 22nd:Happy Thanksgiving Day!CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED
Fri., Nov. 23rd:NO Men’s Bible StudyCHURCH OFFICE CLOSED
Sun., Nov. 25th:Adult Sunday School @ 9:00 a.m.Sunday School (kids) @ 9:10 a.m.Fellowship Coffee @ 9:30 a.m.Worship @ 10:30 a.m.Consecration SundayHands of Hope Puppet Troop performsPotluck following worshipHanging of the Greens following potluckNO Youth GroupFestival of Trees set up 3 p.m.-7 p.m.
Mon., Nov. 26th:Festival of Trees set up 8 a.m.-7 p.m.
Tues., Nov. 27th:Festival of Trees set up 8 a.m.-7 p.m.
This Week at Bethany LutheranThursday: November 22, 2018HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL!
Sunday: November 25, 2018Christ the King SundayLast Sunday after Pentecost 9:15 AM ~ Adult SS 9:30 AM ~ Coffee Fellowship9:30 AM ~ Youth SS 10:30 AM ~ Worship w/Healing 11:30 AM ~ Potluck NO YOUTH GROUP
Monday: November 26, 20187:00 AM ~ Hand Bell Rehearsal
Tuesday: November 27, 20187:30 AM ~ Prayer Group
Worship, Love, Accept~Together in Christ’s Name
This Week at First ChristianPastor Rev. Rita Cordell
Friday, Nov. 237:00 p.m. - AA
Sunday, Nov. 25 9:30 a.m. - Sunday School10:30 a.m. - Worship
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 10:30 AM
Confessions: Saturday 4:15 pm at Resurrection
Office: 16 SW 2nd Street, Pocahontas
Office Phone: 712-335-3242
Residence Phone: 712-335-8065
E-mail: [email protected]
Pastoral Care: Sister Renae Hohensee, 563-552-8666
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Obituaries
Services Held for Harris Bishop
Harris Bishop, age 87, of Storm Lake, Iowa formerly of Laurens, Iowa died on Monday, November 12, 2018 at the Methodist Manor Retirement Community in Storm Lake. Funeral services were held on Saturday, November 17, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake. Burial was at the Laurens Cemetery in Laurens. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake was in charge of the arrangements. Harris was born on July 15, 1931 to William (Bill) and Ella (Triggs) Bishop in Havelock, Iowa. He grew up attending First Christian Church in Laurens, Iowa, where he was baptized. Harris attended school in Havelock, Ware, and Laurens, Iowa. He grew up on the farm in Havelock, Ware, Laurens and Mallard, Iowa. Harris had a few
odd jobs. He worked for Lundell in Cherokee, Iowa and he also worked on trailer houses in Nebraska. Eventually Harris decided to return to the farming business and started his own farming business just north of Laurens, Iowa. Harris enjoyed farming and taking care of livestock. Harris retired from farming in 1994, when he then moved to Storm Lake, Iowa. Harris was the type of person that always reached out to help everyone he could. He was always there to help his neighbors and his family. He was just a phone call away. Although Harris never married, he was like a father figure to his nieces and nephews and great nieces and great nephews. When Harris wasn’t busy on the farm, his hobbies consisted of watching western movies and T.V. shows. He also enjoyed spending time with his family, Harris was a very busy man but did make time to travel. He visited places like Salt Lake City, UT, Kansas City, MO, Lake of the Ozarks, MO, Black Hills, SD, Denver, CO, and Akron, OH. Harris also enjoyed attending the Iowa State Fair but most of all he enjoyed attending the Clay County Fair every year. The last few years Harris moved into North Lake Manor in Storm Lake, where he enjoyed the staff and other residents. Harris’ favorite activity to take part in was Bingo, but he did enjoy all the activities that were offered. Harris enjoyed his every day visits from his nephew
John Henderson. After North Lake Manor closed, he was moved to Sunset Knoll in Aurelia, Iowa; with his most recent move to Methodist Manor Retirement Community in Storm Lake. Family was most important to Harris and is survived by brothers, Gerald (MaryAnn) Bishop of Spencer, Iowa and Ron (Barb) Bishop of Tuscan, Arizona; sister, Joyce (Larry) Matzdorff of Williams, Arizona; brother-in-law, Buzz Brockey; many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, great-great nieces, great-great nephews, and many cousins and friends. Harris was preceded in death by his grandparents; parents, William and Ella Bishop; siblings: Donald Bishop, Bertha Nelson, Betty Alt, Margaret Brockey, William Bishop, Rhina Henderson; brothers-in-law: Alfred Henderson, Carl Nelson, and Bob Alt; sister-in-law, Carol Bishop; nieces: Barb Nelson and Casey Bishop; and nephew, Kelley Matzdorff; infant great-nephew, Daniel Umbrell. On Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at 9:37 p.m. Harris’ brother, Wayne Bishop, followed him home, leaving behind his wife, MaryBeth Bishop, of Everly, Iowa. Uncle Harris will be greatly missed and never forgotten.
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What Extension and Outreach Means To MeISU Extension and Outreach, to Katie Dirks Canton, means community. Early on, I was involved with Extension through 4-H. First my mom was a leader and, when I was old enough, I joined 4-H. One of the first things you learn in 4-H is the 4-H pledge, which is all about being a better person so that you can better your community. And one of the things I appreciate most about 4-H is that it provided the opportunities for me to get outside my comfort zone and make my “community” bigger. It started small at the club level: interacting with people from other grades and other schools, doing community service projects, and always learning new things through our shared experiences. Because of 4-H, I was able to learn skills like sewing, baking, and woodworking from family and friends; skills that still serve me well. If not for 4-H, I would not have shown pigs and my brother and I would not have had the opportunity to bond (or argue) over our pigs that were given affectionate names like “Pork Chop.” It was through 4-H that I saw how important community was in our small town. It wasn’t one person that ensured the fair went smoothly,
it was the combined effort of dozens of people who cared. And as I grew older, I wanted to give back as much as people had given to me. 4-H also provided bigger opportunities; trips to Des Moines, Denver, Chicago, and Washington, D.C., where we spent days forging new friendships and exploring new places. These trips broadened my horizons beyond small-town Iowa, bringing new meaning to the part of the 4-H pledge that says “my country and my world.” It was when I started working with ISU Extension and Outreach while in grad school at ISU that I realized Extension and Outreach is much more than just 4-H. Extension and Outreach is the means through which the amazing research done at Iowa State is disseminated to the communities who support the university. Extension and Outreach is a wealth of knowledge and information. I also saw Extension partner with communities for improvements. There were projects to help flood-ravaged communities plan for more sustainable rebuilding, Main Street improvement projects, and projects to re-imagine uses
Extension programs are available to all without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, or disability.
is celebrating100 years of
Extension and Outreach
Pocahontas County
712-335-3103www.extension.iastate.edu/pocahontas
for vacant spaces. Everyone I worked with was focused on developing and supporting healthy, vibrant communities. I may have moved out of state and off the farm but the lessons I learned through 4-H and ISU Extension and Outreach are invaluable. Go Cyclones!
Extension News
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Extension News
Ventilation Workshops for Swine Producers A workshop designed to help teach producers about the proper use of swine building ventilation equipment has been set for Wednesday, November 28, from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm at the Rockwell City Fire Department, 308 4th Street. Jay Harmon, Iowa State University (ISU) agricultural and biosystems engineering professor, said “Instructors for ‘Managing Your Unseen Employee: The Ventilation System’ will teach basic ventilation principles for moisture control and heat relief, motor curve characteristics for variable speed fans, and how to identify and solve common ventilation problems and mistakes.” Harmon said this day-long workshop provides a two-pronged approach to understanding issues and consequences of decisions by combining classroom instruction with hands-on trials and application of knowledge gained in a real-world setting. “Producers often question the efficiencies of their systems and are challenged seasonally in adjusting air exchange rates and the ventilation components within their barns,” Harmon said. “Iowa’s climate can provide a challenge, but we aim to equip producers with the knowledge to make the best use of both their
heating and cooling mechanisms within a given barn.” The classroom sessions include the basics of ventilation systems, effective temperature requirements, and troubleshooting tools and techniques. Producers will learn how to optimally ventilate their barns while keeping pigs of varying growth stages healthy and productive. Following the classroom learning segments, Harmon said attendees will be able to see and feel the impacts that design, maintenance and management can have on various ventilation practices through the use of Iowa State’s 24-foot mobile Swine Ventilation Trailer. “A valuable and much-appreciated benefit of these mobile workshops with Iowa State’s ventilation trailer is the ability to try one’s hand at investigating ventilation and controller settings without risk of on-farm biosecurity breaches,” he said. “This experience is invaluable for those who are responsible for building upkeep and ventilation on their farms.” Participants will receive a course notebook with handouts and lunch. Attendance is limited to 30, with a minimum of 10 registrations required to hold the workshop. Although there is not a fee for this program, preregistration is required and will be available until Monday, November 26, if space remains. For additional information or to preregister, contact Iowa State University Extension and Outreach- Calhoun County at 712-297-8611.
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Extension News
Dairy Programs set for Sac and Pocahontas Counties in DecemberThe Dairy Directions Seminars are scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 11 in Sac County and Wednesday, Dec. 12 in Pocahontas County. Both programs will be held at the local Iowa State University Extension and Outreach county office. Registration starts at 9 a.m., the program begins promptly at 9:30 a.m. A free lunch is included, and the program will adjourn at 1:45 p.m. “Dairymen in these areas will have the opportunity to have the most current research-based dairy information presented at their local extension office,” said Fred M. Hall, Northwest Iowa Extension Dairy Field Specialist with ISU Extension and Outreach. While dairymen in these areas often must travel a long way for dairy programs, this program has been tailored to issues for these areas. The first topic on the agenda will be the Dairy Revenue Protection program and other risk management tools, presented by Robert Tigner, agricultural economist from UNL. “Using risk management tools like the new DRP is one way that producers can protect margins, but few have time to learn all the details of the program, I will cover DRP plus LGM and other risk management tools,” says Robert Tigner. With the current climate around labor and immigration, there is no hotter topic in the dairy industry. Homeland Security Special Investigator Brett Stanley will share his insights and walk producers through what they need to do to protect their business in case of an audit. The old saying that “you can’t manage what you don’t measure” has never been truer in the current era of low milk prices and tight cash flows. ISU Extension and Outreach Farm Financial Associate Mark Olsen will help producers understand how accrual accounting differs from the cash system and how it will help manage the enterprise more effectively. Finally, Dairy Specialist Fred M. Hall will give his dairy market outlook. While there is no registration fee, a call to the local ISU Extension and Outreach office will reserve your seat and guarantee your free lunch. In Sac and surrounding counties, the number is 712-662-7131; in Pocahontas and surrounding counties, call 712-335-3103. Dairymen can also contact Hall at 712-737-4230 for more information or with any dairy question. Local ISU Extension and Outreach offices will host the program and provide the noon lunch, and Alltech has provided additional sponsorship.
Online Course Offers Assistance in Developing Weed Management PlanDesigning an effective weed management plan to combat troublesome weeds and delay the development of herbicide resistance requires careful planning. The United States Department of Agriculture estimates the cost of dealing with herbicide resistance once it occurs to be $20-60 per acre. Developing long-term weed management plans that reduce the chances of resistance developing will minimize the cost of resistance. An online course offered through Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, titled “Herbicide Resistance and Weed Management,” provides farmers and agribusinesses the tools and resources needed to help design an effective long-term weed management plan to help delay the development of herbicide resistance. The interactive and self-paced course contains presentations narrated by ISU Extension and Outreach faculty and specialists, along with lesson activities that can be completed according to the user’s timetable. The cost of the course is $50 and can be purchased through the ISU Extension Store. Those who complete the course are eligible for 3.0 integrated pest management Certified Crop Advisor continuing education units. In order to receive CCA credits, the entire course must be completed. Additional course information can be found at www.aep.iastate.edu/weeds
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Extension News
Annual Pro-Ag Outlook and Management Meetings Scheduled for Dec. 12 in Sheldon & Storm LakeIowa State University (ISU) Extension and Outreach will host its annual Pro-Ag Outlook and Management Meetings on Dec. 12 at Sheldon and Storm Lake. At each meeting, ISU Extension and Outreach will offer valuable, research-based information key to best-outcome 2019 agricultural operating decisions. The programs are designed to help farmers, ag businesses and ag lenders plan ahead for the upcoming growing and marketing season. “As the year and harvest come to a close, producers, ag lenders and suppliers are planning ahead for next year,” said Gary Wright, Farm Management Specialist with ISU Extension and Outreach. “The Pro Ag Forums provide key information about grain price outlooks, livestock prices and margins, global factors to watch, and farmland operating margins and trends.” The Pro Ag Forums will feature: • Dr. Chad Hart speaking on the grain market situation, global demand and key factors going into 2019 to help producers market their grain; • Dr. Alejandro Plastina discussing the Iowa farm profitability outlook, the drivers of liquidity and solvency changes, and what successful farms are doing different; • Dr. Lee Schulz providing insight into the livestock marketing situation, including prices, supplies, domestic demand, exports, and more, as well as an outlook for the future. There will be two forums held on Dec. 12. Individuals can choose their preferred time and location, and register accordingly. • The morning meeting will be hosted from 9:00 a.m. to noon at Northwest Iowa Community College Building A, Room 117 in Sheldon. At-the-door registration will begin at 8:30 a.m.To register, call 712-957-5045. • The afternoon session will be from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Prairie Lakes AEA in Storm Lake. At-the-door registration will begin at 1:30 p.m.To register, call 712-732-5056. Registration fee for both locations is $20 for those who pre-register and $25 for at-the-door registrations. For more information, contact Gary Wright at 712-223-1574 or [email protected].
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Yard and Garden: Keeping Fall Garden ProduceVegetable gardens may close down for the winter in Iowa, but gardeners can still enjoy the vegetables they have grown. Many vegetables keep for months in cold storage when provided the right conditions. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach horticulturists share information on vegetable storage. To have additional questions answered, contact Hortline at 515-294-3108 or at [email protected]. My acorn squash are turning yellow. Why? The problem may be improper storage. Acorn-type squashes should be stored at a temperature of 50 to 55 degrees Fahrenheit. Some acorn-type squashes will turn yellow when stored at temperatures above 55 F. High storage temperatures may also cause the flesh to become stringy. Why are my potatoes beginning to sprout? Potatoes should be stored at a temperature of 40 F and relative humidity
of 90 to 95 percent. Tubers often begin to sprout if storage temperatures are above 50 F. Also, don’t store potatoes with apples or other fruit. Fruit produce ethylene gas. Ethylene promotes sprouting of potatoes. My sweet potatoes have become dry and stringy. What caused this? It’s likely the sweet potatoes were not cured and stored properly. After harvest, sweet potatoes should be cured for seven to 10 days at a temperature of 80 to 85 F and relative humidity of 85 to 90 percent. (Since it’s difficult for most home gardeners to provide these conditions, a good option is to place sweet potatoes in perforated plastic bags and set the bags in a warm (70 to 75 F) location in the home. Extend the curing time to 14 to 21 days.) Curing promotes healing of minor cuts and bruises, prolonging the storage life of sweet potatoes. Curing also improves the flavor of sweet potatoes as starches are converted to sugars during the curing process. After curing, store sweet potatoes at a temperature of 55 to 60 F and relative humidity of 85 to 90 percent. Sweet potatoes stored at temperatures above 60 F will shrivel and become dry and stringy. Sweet potatoes may
develop an off-flavor and the flesh may become discolored when stored at temperatures below 55 F. My onions don’t store well. Why? The storage life of onions is largely determined by the variety (cultivar) and storage conditions. When properly stored, excellent long-term keepers, such as ‘Copra,’ ‘First Edition,’ ‘Stuttgarter,’ and ‘Redwing,’ can be successfully stored for several months. Poor keepers, such as ‘Walla Walla’ and ‘Sweet Spanish,’ can only be stored for a few weeks. Onions should be placed in mesh bags, crates or wire baskets and stored in a cool (32 to 40 F), dry location. If storage temperatures are too warm, onions may sprout. Rotting may be a problem in damp locations. Inspect stored onions on a regular basis in fall and winter. Discard any that are starting to rot.
Extension News
