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Vol. 12 No. 33

December 19, 2018

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Dickens Readers’ Theater at Laurens Festival of TreesAbout 35 people came to Laurens Festival of Trees Saturday for the Dickens Readers' Theater. While dressed in period attire, Chandler Todd and Carol Hallman entertained with a recap of Charles Dickens famous "Christmas Carol." They told of Ebenezer Scrooge being visited by the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future. After their performance, Chandler played a few Christmas duets with Connie Dallenbach, then spontaneous Christmas Caroling broke out!

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Annouoncements & Local News

Dorothy Long's 80th BirthdayWish Dorothy Long a Happy 80th birthday on January 6, 2019! Cards can reach her at: 24625 S. Cedarcrest Dr., Sun Lakes, Az. 85248

Havelock Amvets Post 39 Stag Night

Thursday, December 27

7 p.m.Happy Hour 6 p.m.

New Surgeon Joins Northwest Iowa Urologists, P.C.

Urology specialist Dr. Charlotte Caligiuri has joined Northwest Iowa Urologists, P.C. Dr. Caligiuri will partner with long-time urologist Dr. David Christ and nurse practitioner Bobbi Honkomp in providing comprehensive urological care to patients through the Spencer-based practice and seven satellite clinic locations. “We’re pleased to welcome Dr. Caligiuri to our practice,” commented Dr. Christ. “She’ll be a great addition to our team as we provide healthcare services to patients throughout northwest Iowa.” The urologists diagnose and treat a broad range of health conditions, including urinary incontinence; prostate,

kidney and bladder cancers; erectile dysfunction, male infertility, benign prostatic hyperplasia, kidney stones and more. Dr. Caligiuri says she has a special interest in treating kidney stones and will bring a new procedure to the region. “I will be doing percutaneous nephrolithotomy, which is a way to treat large kidney stones,” said Dr. Caligiuri. She explained that through this procedure, she will be able to break up large kidney stones while the stones are still located within the kidney. Previously patients with sizable kidney stones were referred out of the region for care. Dr. Caligiuri earned her bachelor of science degree in biology from the University of Iowa. She graduated from Des Moines University as a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed her residency in urologic surgery at St. John Providence Health System in Warren, MI and at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center in Boston. She interned in general surgery at Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield, MA. After her experience in metropolitan areas, Dr. Caligiuri was seeking a smaller, Midwestern area to establish her practice. “I’m originally from the Mason City area and my husband and I were seeking to locate in a community with a small-town feel, especially after living in big cities during my residency,” Dr. Caligiuri explained. “When I visited Spencer and met with Dr. Christ and Bill Bumgarner, Spencer Hospital’s president, it felt very comfortable, like a good fit for us.” Dr. Caligiuri and her husband, Paul, have two sons, Dominic and Joseph. Paul Caligiuri serves as the Clay County Magistrate. For more information, view Northwest Iowa Urologists’ website at www.nwiu.com or call (712) 262-6215.

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At the Library with Glenda MulderDecember 19, 2018

Our last program of the year is this Friday afternoon, December 21st and I can hardly wait! Clarinet Christmas Duets on Bb Clarinet and Bass Clarinets presented by L-M and PAC alumni Kacie Cox, along with Steven Bray. They are both Music Education and Clarinet Performance majors at The University of South Dakota. So, join us to show your support of these students’ musical talents at 1 o’clock Friday, December 21st. Come, be inspired by the music of the season! After seeing the book Milkman by Anna Burns on so many “Best of” lists, I decided I better order it – even though I think it has an unappealing cover. I know we aren’t supposed to judge, but it’s just so hard sometimes! Check it out and see what you think of it! We also received Tom Clancy’s Oath of Office by Marc Cameron (that’s another of my pet peeves – an author continuing the characters developed by another author, since deceased) Are you a Game of Thrones fan? We received Blood and Fire, which is billed as “The first volume of a definitive two-part history of the Targaryens in Westeros is set centuries before the events of "A Game of Thrones" and answers key questions about the dynasty's origins, conflicts, and relationships with dragons.” FYI – I almost made it through my annual reading to the L-M fifth graders of The Gift of the Magi without choking up. Almost. The library will, of course, be closed the next two Mondays & Tuesdays for the Christmas and New Year’s Holidays. Stop in now to stock up so you don’t run out of books and movies! We’ll even help you choose some of our favorite kids’ books so you have something new to read to your young visitors!

COMING EVENTS• Christmas Clarinet Duets December 21 at 1 p.m.

• Closed December 24, 25, & 31 & January 1• Tot Time Every Monday (that we are open!) 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

Santa's reindeer

visited the library

earlier in December.

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Annouoncements & Advertising

Thank YouThank you to Laurens Municipal Power and Communications for the fun evening of Christmas lights and goodies! Also, for the cute Santa plaque and snowman pillow that we won! Merry Christmas!Linda Olson and Julie Potter

Altar flowers this past Sunday were given in remembrance of what would have been

Verlae & Orville Nicol’s 73rd wedding anniversary. Thank you to Verlae’s family for providing them.

Blood DriveThursday, December 27

1:30 pm - 5:30 pmUnited Methodist

Church201 West Main Street

Fellowship Hall Laurens, IA 50554

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Church

This Week at Laurens United Methodist ChurchPastor Ed Frank

Wed., Dec. 19th: Book Club @ 9 a.m.Confirmation Class @ 6 p.m.Administrative Council meeting @ 8:15 p.m.

Fri., Dec. 21st: Men’s Bible Study @ 7 a.m.

Sat., Dec. 22nd:Festival of Trees open NOON-7 p.m.

Sun., Dec. 23rd:NO SUNDAY SCHOOLFellowship Coffee @ 9;30 a.m.Choir practice @ 10 a.m.Worship @ 10:30 a.m - Choir performsNO YOUTH GROUP

Monday, Dec. 24 5 p.m. - Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

This Week at Bethany LutheranSunday: December 23, 2018Fourth Sunday in Advent 9:15 AM ~ Adult SS 9:30 AM ~ Coffee Fellowship9:30 AM ~ Youth SS 10:30 AM ~ Worship w Christmas Program 4:00 PM ~ Laurens Care CenterNo Youth Group

Monday: December 24, 20185:30 PM ~ Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion Service

Tuesday: December 25, 2018Christmas Day ~ Nativity of Our LordWishing one & all a blessed Christmas!

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

This Week at First ChristianPastor Rev. Rita Cordell

Thursday, Dec. 20 3-6 p.m. - Soup Supper and Bake Sale Benefit at First Christian Friday, Dec. 21 7 p.m. - AA

Sunday, Dec. 23 9:30 a.m. - Sunday School 10:30 a.m. - Worship6-8 p.m. - JR High Youth Group at BLC Monday, Dec. 24 7 p.m. - Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

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: colly@ncn.net

Pastoral Care: Sister Renae Hohensee, 563-552-8666

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Extension News

Crop Advantage Series will bring the latest Crop Production Information to Storm LakeEarly registration deadline is January 1

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach specialists will travel to Storm Lake on January 8 for the 2019 Crop Advantage Series. The meeting location is Siebens Forum at Buena Vista University. They will provide farmers and agri-business with current crop production information from Iowa State University. The meeting will also offer continuing education credits for private pesticide applicators and Certified Crop Advisers (CCA). Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will travel to 14 locations across Iowa for the 2019 Crop Advantage Series from Jan. 3-30. “The Crop Advantage Series is an educational program that brings the expertise of extension specialists to 14 locations across the state,” says ISU Extension and Outreach Field Agronomist Paul Kassel. “The topics at each meeting are selected by the local extension specialists.” Topics at the Storm Lake Crop Advantage Series meeting will include a grain market outlook by Chad Hart, waterhemp management in soybeans by Bob Hartzler, nitrogen management in a rainy season by John Sawyer and an update of the soybean gall midge by Erin Hodgson. Early registration for Storm Lake is $50 and registration after January 1 or at the door is $60. Registration includes lunch, printed proceedings, private pesticide applicator recertification and CCA credits. Online registration and additional information is available at www.cropadvantage.org or from your county extension office. For questions, contact ANR Program Services at 515-294-6429 or anr@iastate.edu, or Paul Kassel at 712 262 2264 or kassel@iastate.edu. Crop Advantage Series is presented by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.

2019 Dairy Days to Feature Profitable Dairy PracticesWorkshops provide successful herd management strategies based on current research

Iowa dairy producers have the opportunity to learn about emerging dairy industry issues during 2019 Dairy Days. The workshops, hosted by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach dairy specialists, will be held at seven eastern Iowa locations between January 21 and February 7. “The ISU Extension and Outreach dairy team conducts this workshop to provide the latest research to Iowa’s dairy producers,” said Jennifer Bentley, dairy specialist with ISU Extension and Outreach. “Our goal is to help producers make sound herd management decisions that are backed by current and relevant information.” Topics covered at 2019 Dairy Days will include: • Early Season Crop Scouting for Corn and Alfalfa. • Silage Inoculants – What They Do and Why They Are Needed. • Robotic Milking Update – Management and Economics. • Hygiene – How Clean Is Your Calf Kitchen? • Heifer Economics – How Many and How Much? “This day-long program offers producers an opportunity to hear up-to-date information. They can also talk with our speakers for answers to their specific situations,” said Bentley. 2019 Dairy Days dates and locations • Jan. 21 – Windy Tree Cafe, 101 E. Main Street, Riceville. • Jan. 22 – ISU Extension and Outreach office, 218 South Main, Fayette. • Jan. 23 – Civic Center, 200 1st Street NE, Waverly. • Feb. 4 – ISU Extension and Outreach office, 402 E. North Street, Bloomfield. • Feb. 5. – Chamber of Commerce, 514 B. Ave., Kalona. • Feb. 6 – Neumann's Bar and Grill, 927 Main Street, Holy Cross. • Feb. 7 – River Valley Co-op, 605 Franklin Street, Ryan. Registration starts at 9:30 a.m. and the program will conclude by 2:30 p.m. A $15 registration fee covers the noon meal and proceedings costs. Pre-registration is requested by the Friday before each event to reserve a meal. Online registration is available at https://iastate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1HOMyn2F0BaLFpb . Vouchers for the event may be available at your local agri-service providers or veterinarian’s office. For more information contact an extension dairy specialist, Jennifer Bentley at 563-382-2949 or Larry Tranel at 563-583-6496.

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Extension News

ISU Awarded Grant to Continue Hosting Regional Center for Food Safety$800,000 grant will help growers and processors comply with Food Safety Modernization Act

Iowa State University has received a grant to continue hosting the North Central Region Center for FSMA Training, Extension and Technical assistance to help fruit and vegetable growers and processors comply with the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) across the 12-state region. The nearly $800,000 grant from the United States Department of Agriculture continues to fund Iowa State University Extension and Outreach faculty and staff’s efforts to support the infrastructure of the national food safety program by communicating and coordinating information within the North Central Region related to the Food Safety Modernization Act’s (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule and Preventive Control Rule. The grant will allow ISU Extension and Outreach specialists, in partnership with educators, regulators, farmers and processors in all 12 states, to expand the regional communication network, support the

development of regional education materials designed to help farmers and processors comply with the rule, provide professional development to educators working with industry, and provide direct technical assistance to growers and processors in the North Central Region. The team will build on the current educational infrastructure and existing relationships with the other centers (Northeast, Southern, Western, Local Food, and Tribal), Food and Drug Administration, USDA and state Departments of Agriculture to reduce the incidence of foodborne illness and lay the groundwork for a safer food supply. “The new funding allows us to expand on the great work that Angela Shaw and her team started three years ago,” said Joe Hannan, commercial horticulture specialist with ISU Extension and Outreach. “The FSMA Produce Safety Rule and Preventive Control Rule are now both in full effect and there has been a lot of education going on across the county. However, we are still in the early phase of implementing FSMA and creating a safer food supply. We have regular guidance and clarity of the rule that comes from the FDA. Farmers still need on-farm help getting compliant. There are a lot of people and organizations involved and we all need to have a consistent message when working with farmers and processors to help them be compliant with the law.” Hannan and Shaw, associate professor and extension specialist in food safety at Iowa State, are leading

education efforts for the North Central Region Center for FSMA Training, Extension and Technical Assistance, which is based at Iowa State. Iowa State was awarded a $1.1 million grant in 2016 to set up the center. “With the new funding comes quite a few changes,” Hannan said. “This is not business as usual for us. We are adding an annual professional development conference for educators and regulators, topic specific webinars and a new look and feel for our website and newsletter. We also have an integrated relationship with the other regional centers to review supplemental materials and new curriculum and evaluate progress across the country.” FSMA was signed into law in 2011 and aims to strengthen the U.S.’s food safety system by preventing foodborne outbreaks before they occur. The produce safety rule, one of seven major rules under FSMA, requires fruit and vegetable growers to meet science-based minimum standards for safe growing, harvesting, packing and holding fruits and vegetables for human consumption. This work is supported by the Food Safety Outreach Program [grant no. 2018-70020-28877] from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture.

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Extension News

Commercial Manure Applicator Training Scheduled for Pocahontas CountyCommercial manure applicators should plan to attend the Commercial Manure Applicator training program scheduled for Thursday, January 3, 2019, from 9 a.m. to noon. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, in cooperation with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, will conduct the required three-hour training workshop at that time. There is no fee to attend the workshop, but commercial applicators need to contact the ISU Extension Pocahontas County office at 712-335-3103. Commercial manure applicators needing to recertify and those wanting to certify for the first time should attend. The workshop will provide the required three hours of annual training and will cover rules for applicators as well as land-application requirements, impacts of manure management and cover crops on drainage water quality and yields, manure timing application, biosecurity practices, pumps and

pump curves and understanding, and Iowa DOT road rules. All currently certified commercial manure applicator licenses will expire on March 1, 2019. Commercial applicators can attend training throughout the year, but if they were previously certified, they should plan to attend training and submit the forms and fees to DNR prior to March 1, 2019, to avoid paying the late fees. Certification fees for commercial manure applicators have not changed for 2019. ISU Extension and Outreach will charge a $10 fee to applicators choosing to view the certification materials on a non-scheduled reshow day at the county office. For this reason, all applicators are encouraged to attend the workshops or to plan to view training materials on the scheduled reshow date at their local county extension office. The fee will not apply to workshops or scheduled reshow dates. Please contact your county extension offices to determine which days are scheduled for the manure applicator certification programs. Due to scheduling conflicts, many county extension offices will no longer accept walk-in appointments to watch the training videos. If attending the Jan. 3 commercial manure applicator program or watching the three-hour video is not convenient, commercial applicators may contact their local DNR field office to schedule an appointment to take the certification exam. In addition to needing an appointment

to take the exam, applicators must bring a pencil and photo i.d., and should plan to bring a calculator. Applicators have another option, online certification, which an applicator can take their training on-line at DNR MAC eLearning site at https://elearning-dnr.iowa.gov/. The applicator will need to sign-in and get an A&A account. Commercial manure applicators handling, storing, hauling, or land-applying primarily dry or solid manure are encouraged to attend the Dry Manure Applicator Workshops scheduled for February 2019. Dates and locations can be found in the link below. For more information about the commercial applicator program, contact the ISU Extension Pocahontas County office at 712-335-3103 or access a list of the training locations at: http://www.agronext.iastate.edu/immag/certification/macprogrampostcard.pdf

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Iowa State to Lead Research to Increase Pig SurvivabilityA research project led by the Iowa Pork Industry Center at Iowa State University seeks to increase pork producers’ profits by improving the survivability of their animals. Jason Ross, the Lloyd L. Anderson Professor in animal science and director of the Iowa Pork Industry Center at Iowa State, will lead the project that includes scientists from Iowa State, Kansas State University and Purdue University. The National Pork Board and the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research are providing nearly $2 million for the five-year study. “This project is a great example of industry leadership coming together to address emerging issues through university and industry research partnerships,” Ross said. Across the pork industry, an estimated 30 to 35 percent of pigs born die before reaching the market, creating significant economic losses for farmers. Research indicates that mortality rates across all phases of production have been increasing, presenting a major challenge to animal wellbeing and sustainability. “The members of the animal science and welfare committees of the National Pork Board recognize improving pig health, welfare and

productivity are keys in extending pig survivability,” said Chris Hostetler, director of animal science for the National Pork Board. “While this project is slated to last five years, it is the vision of the committees that this effort will fundamentally shape the way pigs are raised to provide safe, wholesome pork far into the future.” An interdisciplinary team of nutritionists, physiologists, veterinarians, well-being and behavior experts, geneticists, toxicologists, extension specialists and economists, will examine the causes of mortality occurring on commercial swine farms. “We know that improving survivability will increase the efficiency and environmental sustainability of the whole industry,” said Tim Kurt, FFAR’s scientific program director, “but solutions need to be economically feasible.” “Increasing sow and piglet survivability is one of the most intractable issues facing the pork industry. While this is a clear animal welfare problem, it is also one of the most important productivity and economic issues for producers,” said Sally Rockey, FFAR’s executive director. “FFAR is pleased to be part of this important research that unquestionably will have a multitude of positive impacts.” The project seeks a full understanding of the biological mechanisms that limit pig and sow survivability, how they interact and how they can be effectively improved. The project’s overarching goal through effective research and

extension activities is to improve swine survivability by 1 percent or more each year. Increasing the wean-to-finish survival of animals by 1 percent would represent an estimated gain in productivity of approximately 1.2 million pigs a year for the nation’s swine industry. The research team objectives include: • Evaluate producers’ management attitudes and economics associated with improving survivability in U.S. swine production • Identify the causes of mortality on U.S. sow farms to support development and implementation of targeted strategies to maximize survivability • Define factors that influence wean-to-finish survivability and implement management strategies based on production-based research • Develop national extension, outreach and education resources and strategies to encourage adoption and implementation of management practices to improve survivability in pork production. Another aspect of the project is the significant effort placed on training future industry leaders. This includes graduate students and staff, but is also expected to employ many undergraduate and veterinary students through internship programs. Additional information on the project team, specific efforts and progress can be followed on the project website www.piglivability.org.

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Yard and Garden: Pruning Oak TreesOak trees, generally pruned for safety reasons and the health of the tree, should be pruned during winter months. Learn why and how from horticulturists with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. To have more questions answered, contact Hortline at 515-294-3108 or hortline@iastate.edu. When is the best time to prune oak trees? Winter, December through February, is the best time to prune oak trees in Iowa. Pruning oak trees in winter greatly reduces the risk of an oak wilt infection. Oak wilt is a fungal disease that is lethal to many oaks. It can be spread from infected trees to healthy trees by sap-feeding beetles called picnic bugs. Oak wilt infections most commonly occur in spring and early summer when the sap-feeding beetles are very active. During this same time, oak wilt infected trees are producing masses of spore-producing fungal material or spore mats. These mats release a fruity odor that attracts sap-feeding beetles and other insects. As the beetles feed on the spore mats, spores often accumulate on the surface of their

bodies. Sap that forms at the surface of pruning cuts made on oaks in spring and early summer may attract sap-feeding beetles that were previously feeding on an oak wilt infested tree. As the beetles feed on the sap of the pruning cut, fungal spores may be dislodged from the bodies of the insects and get into the fresh wound, infecting the tree. Pruning oak trees in winter greatly reduces the risk of an oak wilt infection, as the beetles and fungal mats are not present at that time of year. What is the proper way to prune oaks and other trees? When pruning oak and other trees, cut off the branch just beyond the branch collar and branch bark ridge. The branch collar is the swollen area at the base of the branch. The branch bark ridge is the dark, rough bark ridge that separates the branch from the main branch or trunk. Pruning just beyond the branch collar and branch bark ridge retains the tree’s natural defense mechanisms and promotes compartmentalization and callus formation. To prevent extensive bark damage, use a three-cut procedure when pruning branches that are greater than 1.5 inches in diameter. Make the first cut 6 to 12 inches from the main branch or trunk. Cut upward and go about one-third of the way through the branch. Make the

second cut 1 to 2 inches beyond the first. Saw downward from the top of the branch. As the second cut is made, the weight of the branch will cause it to break at the pivot point between the two cuts. (The initial, bottom cut prevents the branch from ripping off a large piece of bark as it breaks.) Make the final cut just beyond the branch collar and branch bark ridge. Do not apply a pruning paint or wound dressing to pruning cuts. The application of a pruning paint or wound dressing does not prevent wood decay and may interfere with the tree’s natural wound responses. However, there is an exception to the no paint recommendation. If an oak tree needs to be pruned in spring or summer, for example to correct storm damage, paint the pruning cuts with a latex house paint within 15 minutes of making the cuts to prevent the transmission of oak wilt.

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