Pockets Full of Fun Visits Laurens Public Library!

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Biggest Little Paper In Town! 1 The Paper Laurens, Iow a Our Town , Our Paper! © Copyright My Laurens, Inc., 2010 All Rights Reserved. Vol. 10 No. 14 August 3, 2016 www.thepapernow.com Local News Pockets Full of Fun Visits Laurens Public Library! Pockets Full of Fun entertained puppet enthusiasts of all ages at the Laurens Public Library recently. is year, Ventriloquist Lisa Laird brought along Amethyst the Cat, Jethro the Frog, Shiloh the Bunny, 4 “Sports Authority” ball puppets and she even grew a talking donut from a seed (a Cheerio!) All this fun centered around her theme of “Read, Set, READ!” is picture of the kids laughing really captures the spirit of the afternoon. Jethro the Frog taught Brayton, Karson & Amethyst how to properly jump, Olympic style. en they taught the entire audience at the Laurens Public Library: Jump on one foot, then the other, turn around, hop 3 times; repeat faster and faster!

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The PaperLaurens, Iowa

Our Town , Our Paper!

© Copyright My Laurens, Inc., 2010 All Rights Reserved.

Vol. 10 No. 14

August 3, 2016

www.thepapernow.com

Local News

Pockets Full of Fun Visits Laurens Public Library!Pockets Full of Fun entertained puppet enthusiasts of all ages at the Laurens Public Library recently. This year, Ventriloquist Lisa Laird brought along Amethyst the Cat, Jethro the Frog, Shiloh the Bunny, 4 “Sports Authority” ball puppets and she even grew a talking donut from a seed (a Cheerio!) All this fun centered around her theme of “Read, Set, READ!” This picture of the kids laughing really captures the spirit of the afternoon. Jethro the Frog taught Brayton, Karson & Amethyst how to properly jump, Olympic style. Then they taught the entire audience at the Laurens Public Library: Jump on one foot, then the other, turn around, hop 3 times; repeat faster and faster!

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Local News & Advertising

Author Heather Gudenkauf Visits LPL!Author Heather Gudenkauf entertained patrons of the Laurens Public Library with anecdotes from her childhood and adult life, stories of being a writer, as well as telling us of the process she goes through once she is finished with her first draft manuscript. One of my favorite anecdotes that Heather told was that as a child she would empty the toy box, crawl inside and read by the light of her flashlight. She also shared that she received word that her first book “Weight of Silence” was on the New York Times Best Seller List when she was spending time in the hospital with her son as he underwent treatments for cancer. Her talk was much enjoyed by everyone who attended!

Starve A Mosquito! Donate Blood!Starve a mosquito this summer and donate blood to hospital patients through LifeServe Blood Center instead! A blood donation takes around an hour and each pint can help save up to three lives in your community. Eligible donors should: weigh 120 pounds, be in general good health, be 16 years or older and bring a photo ID to donation appointments. Who will your blood benefit this month: mosquitoes or hospital patients? • Laurens Community Blood Drive, Thursday, August 25, 2016 from 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM at United Methodist Church, 201 West Main Street. Schedule a blood donation appointment online at lifeservebloodcenter.org or call 800.287.4903. LifeServe Blood Center was established in April, 2010 when The Blood Center of Iowa joined operations with Siouxland Community Blood Bank. As one of the 15 largest blood centers in the country, LifeServe Blood Center provides blood and blood products to more than 100 hospitals located across Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota. LifeServe is committed to saving lives by providing premier service to volunteer blood donors and access to a safe, quality blood supply for hospitals and patients. For more information about blood donation or to schedule an appointment to donate blood, call 800.287.4903 or visit www.lifeservebloodcenter.org.

Laurens City Wide Garage Sales!

Saturday, August 138 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Don’t monkey around, go bananas at the City Wide Garage

Sales!!For map/sale items

go to: www.laurenschamber.com

or pick up a map at Laurens Country Store or

Casey’s.

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Announcements & Advertising

Second Sunday at Fonda Arts CenterThe Fonda Arts Center presents another enjoyable afternoon of music as August’s Second Sunday rolls around! Larry Heschke and Randy Schmitt will keep you entertained with a musical “back and forth”, as the curtain goes up on “Two Men & Their Music”. Randy is well known for his unstructured adeptness on the piano and his theatrical wit, whereas, Larry has a singing voice loaded with emotion. All this happening on Sunday, August 14th, beginning at 2 p.m., at the Fonda Arts Center, located on the Northwest corner of Fourth & Main in Fonda. As always, free admission, free refreshments! Everyone is welcome!

Come & Go Baby ShowerThere will be a Come and Go Baby Shower for Shelby (Heuton) Stafford on August 6th from 9-11 AM at the Cornerstone Room at West Iowa Bank, 202 West Main Street, Laurens. Shelby and her husband Matt are expecting a little girl, and they are registered at Target.

ATTENTION:RESIDENTIAL REMODELING CONTRACTORS

The City of Laurens is seeking qualified general contractors to bid on remodeling jobs within the City. The work is being financed through a grant from the Iowa Economic Development Authority. Typical repairs may include re-roofing, re-siding, foundation repair, window/door repair and/or replacement, painting,

electrical and mechanical work.

No person will be excluded from the opportunity to submit bids on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, handicap,

political affiliation, citizenship, or family status.

Minority and women contractors are encouraged to participate. Contractors with Certifications of training in Lead-Safe Work Practices will be required on

some projects.

Open Houses for the two projects will be held on July 29, 2016 with Bid Letting on August 9, 2016.

Interested contractors should contact: Simmering-Cory, Inc. PO Box 141 Clear Lake, IA 50428 641-357-7554 or Laurens City Hall.

E.O.E.

JH Design Bridal

Registry

Jena Hopkins & Kristopher HauswirthWedding - August 12

Bridal ShowerBridal Shower honoring Jessica Hubbell, bride elect of Jessie Koenig, Saturday, August 6 at 10 AM at the Shores at Five Island Iowa Trust and Savings Bank Community Center, 14 N Lawler St., Emmetsburg, IA 50536. The couple is registered at Target and Amazon.com.

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LAURENS-MARATHON2016-2017

SCHOOL REGISTRATIONWednesday, August 3, 2016

8:00 AM – 7:00 PM*Registration forms are also

available on the school website*

School News

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Advertising

Special for Friday, August 5th

is meatloaf dinner or order off our full

menu! Serving begins at 5 p.m. Bring a

friend and enjoy a great meal with us!

Midwest Chow Wagon Food Truck

Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Hwy 10 Hardware LotFind our daily specials

on Facebook or on Channel 2!

August Outpatient Clinic Schedule

CardiologyIowa Heart - August 2Call: (800) 515-6279

Iowa Heart Ultra SoundAugust 2, 16 & 30Call: (515) 574-6248

OncologyDr. BalaAugust 15Make Appt. w/ Peg SonesCall: (712) 335-5232

NW IA Bone, Joint & Sports SurgeonsDr. McClain, PodiatryJuly 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31Dr. Pick, OrthopedicsAugust 4, 11, 18, 25Call: (800) 248-4049

Berryhill Mental HealthWed., Thurs. & FridayCall: (800) 482-8305

Diabetes CenterEvery TuesdayCall: (515) 574-6350

NW IA SurgeonsWEEKLYCall: (712) 335-5230

OBGYN/SurgeonDr. Wilson - August 11Make appt. with Jenny Benna @ (712) 335-5230

Wound CenterFriday of each week Call: (712) 335-5201

Cosmetic Surgery Vein Procedures Dr. Kolegraff & Niki StallAugust 9Call: (712) 332-6001

606 NW 7th St. Pocahontas, IA 50574

(712) 335-3501Pocahontas Hospital participates in

Humara & United Health Care

Mental HealthChris Carr July 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29Every MondayCall: (712) 225-8054

Dermatology Dr. GreenAugust 2 Call: (515) 955-4440

PulmonologyDr. Meyer August 3 & 31 Usually on a TuesdayCall: (800) 622-8317

UrologyDr. Christ, Bobbi HonkompAugust 1 & 15Usually 3rd Monday Call: (712) 262-6214

Ear, Nose, Throat & NeckDr. JorgensenNext Clinic in SeptemberCall: (712) 262-8120

FREE transportation to and from Pocahontas Hospital, Pocahontas & Laurens Unity Point Clinics. Call the Pocahontas Transit Bus @ 335-3704.

First Annual HANK OPEN! Saturday,

August 6 at 10 a.m.2 person best shot

(712) 841-2287$25/person includes lunch, cash payout

and prizes!

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At the Library

At the Library with Glenda MulderAugust 3, 2016

Just a couple more days until Laurens native Madyson Main will be here! She will present a program detailing her ten day trip on which she worked with children with special needs in an orphanage in Romania. Join us on Saturday, August 6th at 10 a.m. to learn

more about Madyson’s experience and learn of an opportunity for your own life-changing experience! Also, please let us know what you think of having a program on a Saturday morning. New selections in our fiction department include: Insidious by Catherine Coulter, Behind Closed Doors by B.A. Paris, Family Tree by Susan Wiggs, Belgravia by Julia Fellowes, Love Transformed by Traci Peterson and Black Widow by Daniel Silva. Here’s an interesting sounding new nonfiction for our collection: Freedom: My Book of Firsts by Jaycee Dugard, author of A Stolen Life. We’ve had so much fun with our Summer Reading. But Jeri Wenell, our new Children’s Librarian, hasn’t even read a book to the kids yet, so we decided we will continue our story times every Wednesday at 1:30 for the rest of the summer. Come see what fun we can have!

Upcoming Events!• On Your Mark, Get Set, READ! Wednesdays @ 1:30

• LegoMania is all day Friday, every Friday!• Book Club is 4th Monday of every month at 7 pm • Romania by Madyson Main – August 6 at 10 am

• Meet Your Pocahontas County Candidates October 3

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Local News

The Laurens Swim Team ended their season on Saturday, July 23. They competed in the AHEELA Conference Meet in Humboldt. The Laurens Swim Team was due to host the meet this year, but due to concerns about the swimming pool and facilities, they passed on the opportunity. Laurens is a founding member of the AHEELA Conference and Kayla Graff is

currently the Treasurer. The team brought 16 girls swimming in 39 events and 9 boys swimming in 25 events. The following swimmers received

medals at the meet: Gold:

Josiah DeYoung - 100 M Free; 50 M Freestyle; 100 M Individual Medley Allison Graff - 100 M Free; 50 M Back

Michelle Anderson - 50 M Back; 50 M Freestyle Chandler Todd - 50 M Butterfly

Kennedy Tate - 50 M BreastSilver:

Elizabeth Runneberg - 100 M Free; 50 M Back Boys 9-10 Medley Relay (DeYoung, Tate, Stepec, Bailey)

Boys 13-14 Medley Relay (Behrens, Todd, Runneberg, Oxenreider) Girls 15-18 Medley Relay (Anderson, Tate, Runneberg, Graff)

Hailey Brazel - 25 M Backstroke; 25 M Freestyle Jack Stepec - 25 M Butterfly

Ethan Behrens - 50 M Freestyle Kennedy Tate - 50 M Freestyle; 100 M Individual Medley

Chandler Todd 50 M Freestyle Boys 9-10 Free Relay (Stepec, Bailey, Tate, DeYoung)

Boys 13-14 Free Relay (Behrens, Runneberg, Oxenreider, Todd) Girls 15-18 Free Relay (Tate, Runneberg, Anderson, Graff)

Bronze: Landen Tate - 25 M Backstroke

Ethan Behrens - 50 M Backstroke; 50 M Butterfly Lyla Bailey - 50 M Backstroke

Alayna Kakacek - 25 M Breast; 25 M Freestyle Chandler Todd - 50 M Breast

Michelle Anderson - 100 M Individual Medley Shawn Oxenreider - 100 M Individual Medley

The Laurens Swim Team finished 6 out of 12 teams at the meet. For a small team, they were able to bring home medals, have multiple swimmers set new personal records, and everyone had a great time!

Please continue to support the efforts by the Laurens New Pool Committee so the long tradition of swim team in Laurens can continue!

Everyone....Let’s Create a SPLASH together by: -Using our New Online Donation page: https://www.youcaring.com/residents-of-laurens-501476

-Sending a Tax Deductible Donation to: Laurens Pool Project, c/o City of Laurens, 272 North 3rd Street, Laurens, IA 50554

-Dropping it off at City HallLike us on Facebook: Laurens Pool Project

www.laurens-ia.com

 

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Church

This Week at Laurens United Methodist ChurchWed., Aug. 3rd:Laurens Swim Team Banquet held @ 6 p.m.

Fri., Aug. 5th:Men’s Bible Study @ 7 a.m.

Sat., Aug. 6th:Methodist Men’s mtg/breakfast @ 7 a.m.

Sun., Aug. 7th:Adult Sunday School @ 8:30 a.m.Worship @ 9:30 a.m. w/ Holy CommunionFellowship Coffee @ 10:30 a.m.

This Week at Bethany LutheranSunday: August 7, 2016Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost9 AM ~ Worship w/Communion & Baptism 10 AM ~ Coffee Fellowship

Tuesday: August 9, 201610 AM ~ Coffee Time7 PM ~ Hand Bell Rehearsal

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

Grace Lutheran Church Marathon, Our Savior’s Lutheran Church Albert City & St John Lutheran Church Rural Albert City Pastor John Mayer

Satrudays 5 p.m. Worship Service @ Grace Lutheran Church - Marathon

Sundays 10:30 a.m. Worship @ Our Savior's Lutheran Church - Albert City

Sundays 9:00 a.m. @ St John Lutheran Church Rural - Albert City

This Week at First Christian ChurchPastor Rev. Rita Cordell

Wednesday, August 3 1:00 p.m. Willing Workers7:00 p.m. Mission Council

Thursday, August 4 2:00 p.m. Coffee with Pastor

Friday, August 5 7:00 p.m. AA

Sunday, August 7 9:30 a.m. Worship10:30 a.m. Coffee Fellowship

Sacred Heart Catholic Church Laurens

Pastor ~ Fr. John J. Gerald Weekday Mass : Friday, 8:00 AM Weekend Mass: Sunday, 8:30 AM (July – October) Religious Education Classes: Wednesdays (September – May) Rosary Society – Meetings TBA Knights of Columbus – Second Tuesday of the Month Sacred Heart Parish Council - Fourth Tuesday of the Month Cluster Parishes St. Joseph Catholic Church, Sioux Rapids Weekday Mass: 8:00am (Monday & Wednesday)

Weekend Mass: Saturday, 5:00 PM (July – October) St. Louis Catholic Church, Royal

Weekend Mass: Sunday, 10:30 PM (July - October) Weekday Mass: 8:00am (Tuesday & Thursday)

Sacred Heart Church LaurensPastor ~ Father Francis Makwinja 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 (July – October)

St. Louis Catholic Church, RoyalWeekday Mass: (Tuesday & Thursday), 8:00 AMWeekend Mass: Sunday, 10:30 AM (July-October)

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Educational Series to help Livestock Industry Prepare for Veterinary Feed DirectiveIowa State University Extension and Outreach, Iowa Farm Bureau, and the Iowa Veterinary Medical Association are partnering to offer an educational series about the Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD). Iowa State Extension beef program specialist Chris Clark said Iowa veterinarians, livestock producers, and feed industry personnel are invited to participate. “The program will include a general overview of the VFD, species break-outs and discussion panels featuring veterinarians, producers and feed industry personnel,” Clark said. “The implementation date of Jan. 1, 2017, is approaching and at this point people may have some specific questions or scenarios that they are unsure about. Hopefully we can help answer some questions and clarify some of those issues.” Iowa veterinarians, livestock producers and feed industry personnel are invited to attend any of the 11 locations. Each program features breakout and discussion sessions, with a primary objective of helping attendees learn about the roles and responsibilities of all involved parties. “Implementation of the VFD will require cooperation and communication between veterinarians, producers and feed industry personnel,” Clark said. “It’s important that each party knows not only their own responsibilities but also what to expect from the other two parties. It may be really valuable to hear what others are thinking and planning in regard to implementation of the VFD.” The series runs from Aug. 22 through Sept. 1 with specific times set for each location. There is no fee to attend, but preregistration is encouraged to assist organizers with planning. Please register by calling the number associated with the desired session. • Monday, Aug. 22, 1 to 4 p.m. – First United Methodist Church, Emmetsburg; RSVP to the Palo Alto County Extension Office, 712-852-2865 • Tuesday, Aug. 23, 1 to 4 p.m. – ISU Extension meeting room, Orange City; RSVP to the Sioux County Extension Office, 712-737-4230 • Tuesday, Aug. 23, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. – ISU Extension meeting room, Storm Lake; RSVP to the Buena Vista County Extension Office, 712-732-5056 • Wednesday, Aug. 24, 1 to 4 p.m. – NE Iowa Dairy Center, Calmar; RSVP to the Benton County Extension Office, 319-472-4739 • Wednesday, Aug. 24, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. – Buzzy’s, Welton; RSVP to the Benton County Extension Office, 319-472-4739 • Thursday, Aug. 25, 9 a.m. to noon – Heartland Acres Agribition Center, Independence; RSVP to the Benton County Extension Office, 319-472-4739 • Monday, Aug. 29, 9 a.m. to noon – Swan Lake Conservation Center, Carroll; RSVP to the Carroll County Extension Office, 712-792-2364 • Monday, Aug. 29, 6 to 9 p.m. – Cass County Community Center, Atlantic; RSVP to the Cass County Extension Office, 712-243-1132 • Tuesday, Aug. 30, 1 to 4 p.m. – ISU Extension Office Hancock County, Garner; RSVP to the Hancock County Extension Office, 641-923-2856 • Wednesday, Aug. 31, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. – ISU Extension Office Washington County, Washington; RSVP to the Washington County Extension Office, 319-653-4811 • Thursday, Sept. 1, 1 to 4 p.m. – Carpenters Hall, Chariton; RSVP to the Lucas County Extension Office, 641-774-2016 For more general information, contact Clark at 712-250-0070 or email at [email protected]. You also can contact your regional Iowa State Extension livestock specialist.

Extension News

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Extension News

Yard and Garden: Controlling CrabgrassSummer is prime time for being outdoors, enjoying lawns and landscapes and making the most of the warmest months of the year. Crabgrass can ruin some of that fun by damaging a landscape’s appearance and overall feel. ISU Extension and Outreach horticulturists can help answer questions regarding crabgrass and keeping it under control. To have additional questions answered, contact the ISU Hortline at 515-294-3108 or [email protected]. What is the light green, wide-bladed, weedy grass in my lawn? The light green, wide-bladed grass is probably crabgrass. Crabgrass (Digitaria spp.) is an annual, warm-season grass. Crabgrass seeds begin to germinate when soil temperatures reach 55 degrees Fahrenheit. Germination usually begins about mid-April in southern Iowa, early May in northern parts of the state. Crabgrass continues to germinate over several weeks from spring into summer. While crabgrass seed germination begins in spring, plants don’t become highly visible in lawns until summer. Crabgrass is a low growing, spreading plant with light green foliage. The leaf blades are approximately 1/4 inch wide. Seedheads appear as several

finger-like projections at the top of the main stem. Crabgrass grows rapidly during warm summer weather. Growth slows with the arrival of cooler temperatures in late summer. Plants are destroyed with the first hard frost in fall. However, before it dies a single crabgrass plant can produce thousands of seeds. How do I control crabgrass in my lawn? The best way to prevent crabgrass infestations in lawns is to maintain a thick, healthy lawn through proper mowing, irrigation and fertilization. Crabgrass will have a difficult time germinating and surviving in a dense stand of turfgrass. While cultural practices are important, herbicides may be necessary to control crabgrass in lawns. Crabgrass is most easily controlled with an application of a preemergence herbicide in spring. If crabgrass appears in early summer, postemergence herbicides can be used. When using a preemergence herbicide, the keys to successful control of crabgrass in lawns are the correct timing of the herbicide application and proper application of the material. Preemergence herbicides must be applied before the crabgrass germinates. If the material is applied too early, crabgrass seeds that germinate late in the season will not be controlled. If applied too late, some crabgrass will have already germinated. Preemergence herbicides should normally be applied in early to mid-April in southern Iowa, mid-April to May 1 in central Iowa, and late April

to early May in northern portions of the state. Weather often varies considerably from year to year in Iowa. Accordingly, gardeners should make adjustments in the timing of the preemergence herbicide application. If the weather in March and April is consistently warmer than normal, apply the preemergence herbicide early in the normal time period. Apply the herbicide late in the recommended time period if Iowa is experiencing a cooler than normal late winter/early spring. If you’re still uncertain as to when to apply a preemergence herbicide, Mother Nature provides some helpful clues. Crabgrass seed germination usually begins with the end of the forsythia bloom season or when redbud trees reach full bloom. Postemergence control of crabgrass can be obtained with an application of quinclorac to actively growing crabgrass in early to mid-summer. The later the application, the less effective the herbicide. A second application 7 to 10 days after the first treatment may be required for complete control. How do I control crabgrass in my flower bed? In flower and vegetable gardens, hoeing and hand pulling are the best control options. When cultivating the garden, avoid deep tillage. The roots of many vegetables and flowers grow near the soil surface. Deep cultivation will cut off some of these roots. Also, deep cultivation will bring deeply buried weed seeds to the soil surface where they can germinate. Hand pulling is best done after a good rain.

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Extension News

Identify Correct Cold Climate Grape Cultivar with PublicationISU Extension and Outreach publication provides guidance for planting grapes that produce in Iowa’s climate Interest in and production of grapes has significantly increased across the upper Midwest and other cold climate regions. Because of this increasing interest, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach has reproduced and updated its popular publication on grape cultivars. The publication, "A Review of Cold Climate Grape Cultivars" (HORT 3040), is available through the Extension Store. The review was done by Diana Cochran, assistant professor and extension fruit specialist at Iowa State University. The publication was initially written by Lisa Smiley, a graduate student in horticulture at Iowa State. One of the problems producers face is choosing cultivars that will withstand severe winters and mature in short growing seasons

while also being productive. “The grape cultivars in this book are valuable because they have been bred specifically for the climate found in the northeast and Midwest,” Cochran said. “Producers looking for the right type of grape to plant and students studying viticulture will find this information extremely helpful.” Highlighting cultivars that can productively grow in cold climates is important because of the limitations of a shorter growing season. The cultivar must be able to withstand the lowest temperatures expected in the area. It is also preferred that cultivars used have a later bud break to avoid any effects of a late spring frost. “These cold climate cultivars are why we have a grape industry in Iowa,” Cochran said. “We simply can’t grow the same kind of grapes grown in other places like California or Washington because of our climate. These cultivars are specifically bred to withstand our cold winters and humid summers.” The publication features 73 different grape cultivars that can be grown in the Midwest and other cold climates. Each entry provides detailed information

about the cultivar including pedigree, origin, introduction, type, color, berry, cluster and viticultural characteristics. Diseases and pests the cultivar is susceptible to, quality of wine from the grape, growing season, hardiness and use are also included for each cultivar. “The specific information provided for each grape is vital to students, homeowners, commercial growers and researchers so they can look up information on a grape’s cold hardiness zone, wine use and style of wine produced,” Cochran said. “This publication provides information on each grape’s cultural aspects as well as a wide base of knowledge about each grape’s wine style.”

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School News

LAURENS-MARATHON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ~ 2016-2017 ~ SCHOOL SUPPLIESL-M PRESCHOOL!(1) Pair of Velcro Shoes for gym(1) Full-sized Book Bag(1) Extra set of clothing (shirt, pants, underwear, & socks)PLEASE MARK EACH INDIVIDUAL ITEM WITH CHILD'S NAME (CLOTHING ALSO)!!KINDERGARTEN!(1) Pair of P.E. Tennis Shoes!(10) #2 Pencils (NO mechanical pencils)!(2) Large Erasers(3) Boxes of Kleenex (200 count)(2) Fine point dry erase markers(1) Highlighter(1) Bottle of glue(1) Box of Crayons (No more than 24 count)(1) Pencil boxBook Bag!ScissorsPLEASE MARK EACH INDIVIDUAL ITEM WITH CHILD'S NAME (CLOTHING ALSO)!!FIRST GRADE!Pencil Box (No bigger than about 6"x 9")!(3) Double-Pocket Folders (with NO fasteners and NO plastic folders) !(20) #2 Pencils (NO mechanical pencils) !(6) Large Erasers !(2) Large Boxes of Kleenex (200 Count)!(2) Glue Sticks !(2) - 8 oz. Bottles School White Glue !(1) – 7.5” x 10” Canvass Zipper Bag with Clear Front!(1) Pair of Tennis Shoes for P.E.!(4) Dry erase markers!(1) Box quart size Ziploc bags!(2) Wide-lined Spiral Notebooks !Crayons - any size!Markers!Book Bag!Scissors!PLEASE MARK EACH INDIVIDUAL ITEM WITH CHILD’S NAME (CLOTHING ALSO)!!SECOND GRADE!(20) #2 Pencils!(4) Medium or Large Erasers!(2) Bottles of White Glue !(4) Glue Sticks!(4) Dry Erase markers & 1 SOCK (To use as an eraser and store the dry!(3) Double Pocket Folders!(3) Large Boxes Kleenex!1 pair of tennis shoes for P.E.!(1) Box of quart-sized Ziploc bags!Wide-Lines spiral notebooks!Supply Box (No bigger than about 6”x9”)!(2) Pack of Crayons (24 Count)!Scissors!(1-2) Markers “Basic/Normal Colors”!Book Bag (Bring Daily)!PLEASE MARK ALL ITEMS WITH CHILD'S NAME!(CLOTHING ALSO)!!THIRD GRADE!(1) Backpack !(1) Box of gallon size ziplock baggies!(2) Pink erasers!

(1) Ruler!(1) Pack of 4 Glue Sticks!(3) Boxes of 12 count pencils!(4) Wide-lined spiral notebooks!(1) Scissors!(6) Double pocket folders!(3) Large boxes of tissues (200 count) !(1) Pencil case or box!(2) Boxes of 24 count crayons!(1) Pair of tennis shoes for PE!(1) Box of markers!(1) Four pack of dry-erase markers!(1) Pair of headphones or earbuds for iPads*must have!!(1) Composition Notebook*must have! !(1) 1.5 inch three ring binder!PLEASE MARK EACH INDIVIDUAL ITEM WITH CHILD'S NAME (CLOTHING ALSO)!!FOURTH GRADE!(20) #2 Pencils (not mechanical)!(1) Large Eraser !(4) Dry erase markers!Zipper Case for Pencils!Box of Colors (24 count)!(4) Spiral Notebooks (wide-lined)!(6) Double-Pocket Folders (no fasteners)!     or 1 Expandable Folder and (2) Pocket Folders!(1) Bottle Glue or (2) Glue Sticks!(2-3) Large Boxes of Kleenex!(1) Pair of Tennis Shoes for P.E.!Scissors!Markers (optional)!Colored Pencils (optional)!Assignment Notebook ($2.00 Purchased at Registration)  Students must have this one!!**NO Trapper Keepers Please!!PLEASE MARK ALL ITEMS WITH CHILD'S NAME (CLOTHING ALSO)!!FIFTH GRADE!(2) 3-Ring Binder for Iowa History (1.5 inches)!(25) Plastic sleeves to put inside an Iowa History binder!(1) Composition Notebook!(5) Spiral Notebooks (red, blue, green, yellow, purple)!(4) Highlighters (4 different colors)!(4) Dry erase markers & 1 SOCK (To use as an eraser and to store the dry erase markers!(3) Large Box of Kleenex!(1) 1 box of quart-sized Zip-loc baggies!(5) Double-Pocket Folders w/brads (colors: r, b, gr, y, p)!(1) Bottle of White Glue or Glue Stick!(1) 12” Ruler!(1) Correcting Pen (any color)!(1) Box of Crayons (no larger than 24 count)!(1) Set of Markers!Colored Pencils (optional)!Scissors!(20) #2 Pencils (and/or mechanical pencils)!Zipper Case for Pencils!Large Eraser  !(1) Pair of Tennis Shoes for P.E.!(1) container of disinfecting wipes!Assignment Notebook ($2.00 Purchased at Registration)  Students must have this one!!**No Trapper Keepers!PLEASE MARK ALL ITEMS WITH CHILD'S NAME (CLOTHING ALSO)