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VOLUME III, ISSUE 36 July 18, 2012
The Pocahontas County Area Newspaper
“The News that’s Fun to Read!” http://www.facebook.com/pocahontas communitynewspaper
Note from Publisher Please bear with us as we are
revising this and future issues of
our newspaper to make it more
interesting for people to read
with sections/ blogs by local area
people and business owners and
so much more too!
We really hope you will enjoy it
as much as we did in creating it.
Sincerely,
Holly Newhouse
Publisher
Pocahontas County 4-H Fair Events prove to have
something for everyone to enjoy
2012 Pocahontas County Fair
Schedule Wednesday, July 18, 2012 4:30-6:00 p.m. Sheep Weigh-in 4:30-6:30 p.m. Open Bucket Calf and Lamb Class may be stalled 4:30 p.m. Dog Obedience & Dog Agility Show 5:00-6:30 p.m. Rabbit and Poultry Check-In 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Market Beef Weigh-in No hogs weighed-in until Thursday Thursday, July 19, 2012 7:00- 8:30 a.m. Swine Weigh-in/Check-in 8:30 -10:30 a.m. Advanced Feeder Pens Weigh-in 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Judging of Static Exhibits (by clubs) 11:00 a.m. Swine Scan– 4H’er or parent must be present 11:00 a.m. –1:00 p.m. Open Pantry & Needlecraft Exhibits entered 1:00-3:00 p.m. Open Pantry Exhibits judged 3:00 p.m. - done Open Needlecrafts judged 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. State Fair Selection 4-H Exhibit Building closed 5:00 -7:00 p.m. 4-H Endowment Pork Tenderloin Supper 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Citizens State Bank Serving FREE Ice Cream 6:00 p.m. Community Band 6:45 p.m. Opening Ceremony followed by 4-H Endowment Pie Auction 7:00 p.m. Little Miss Pocahontas & County/Fair Queen 5:30 -9:00 p.m. 4-H Exhibit Building open Continued on Page 7….
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Local News
Havelock Man threatens stranded motorist
with weapon A Havelock man has been arrested on drug possession charges, after
he had threatened a stranded motorist.
According to the Pocahontas County Sheriff’s Office, on
Wednesday evening just after 6pm, they
received an emergency call from a stranded motorist a few miles
north of Pocahontas on Highway 4. The
motorist stated that his vehicle broke down, and he walked up to a farm driveway to a house to get help. At
that point, a male subject reportedly came out of the house, pointed a handgun in the motorist’s face, yelled
threatening statements, and demanded that the motorist leave the property immediately.
Pocahontas County Sheriff Bob Lampe and a deputy responded to the call, where they found the home
owner, 35 year old Daniel Jon Schug of Havelock, Iowa. It was determined that Schug was under the
influence of a controlled substance.
Upon further investigation, a marijuana grow operation was discovered at Schug’s residence, which
contained just under 100 marijuana plants with a street value of approximately 80 thousand dollars. Metham-
phetamine, numerous drug paraphernalia, and numerous firearms were also found at the residence. Schug was
in possession of a concealed weapons permit issued by the Pocahontas County Sheriff’s Office, and Sheriff
Lampe immediately revoked his permit to carry a firearm.
Don’t Miss Havelock, Iowa’s Annual Fun Day Celebration!
Havelock Commercial Club
Cow Pie Bingo- $10/square
Duck Races—$1/duck
Bean Bag tournament
Snow Cones
Kids Chalk Drawing
Selling Pop and Water
Havelock Fire Department Havelock Bar Pork Loin Dinner—serving 5-7pm The Great Lakes Hybrid Band
Kid & Adult Water Fights Kris Karr Band
Fireworks Pending
COME AND ENJOY LOTS OF FUN! ** Bring your lawn chairs
****4 Acres of primitive camping area with restrooms
provided
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Welcome to Ken’s Corner
(Written by Ken Gibson of Turbine Music and Karaoke)
Saturday, July 14th, 2012
Tonight we (Turbine Music and Karaoke) were asked to MC a party in Storm Lake, Iowa Called
Gen X - II. We had four live bands there, with us DJing before and after each band. There was a little bit of
everything for every taste, oops..... we forgot opera, oh well, maybe next year. Yes, you heard that right, Tur-
bine Music and Karaoke had been invited back to next years event, GenX - III. IAK, out of Fort Dodge, IA
started out the nights live entertainment with Rap. Following second for the night was another band from the
Fort Dodge, IA area, Bedspin, who treated us to Punk Rock, I am not a big fan of Punk Rock, however I really
enjoyed this band. 3rd on the program of live music was a metal group called Sinister Theory, and the bassist is
none other than our own Nancy Condit's Daughter, Danielle Waites. She was so passionate in the playing that
she began to bleed all over her guitar, yet kept playing. The music was awesome, and the Lead singer, took a
knee and proposed to his Lady Love.......She said YES, and the crowd went wild with applause for the happy
couple. Congrats you two. The Live music portion of the evening was concluded by another local band called
Blues Driven, featuring our good friend Ted CJ Hoffman on lead guitar and vocal. They played the classic rock
hits from the 70's and '80's. Oh man, now I really feel "OLD" because that was the new stuff when I was young,
now they are calling it classics. Hmmm..... does that mean that I am a Classic also?! Turbine filled in music be-
tween the sets, and before and after the Live music. A fun time seemed to be had by all that attended, and I have
to say that this was one of the most awesome nights that I have had the pleasure of being involved with. Many
thanks to Roland Gerodias, who set this whole thing up with Ron Sergeant, and Danny Lenninger, between the
two of them, this old man only had to circulate, press flesh with the crowd, and meet new and interesting peo-
ple. I want to thank the People who attended the GenX -II party tonight, without you it just wouldn't have been
a party, and I must say, they all had fun without DRAMA. Kudos to Everyone who attended. Lastly, but per-
haps most importantly, I want to give a HUGE shout out to Ron Sergeant, for putting on this event, and for ask-
ing us to be a part of this special evening and Just so that she won't cry, I had better say, Thank You for coming
and posting your wonderful pictures Holly Newhouse. LOL I Love You girlfriend. That's it for this edition of
Kenny's Corner. Take Care and God bless you all. -Kenny Gibson-
Photos from Gen X-II Celebration at Lake Avenue Lounge
In Storm Lake, Iowa on July 14, 2012
Top from left is a photo of the wonderful people who attended, middle top is Ninon Lloyd and Brandy Geist of the Storm Lake,
IA area, top right is a photo by Tonya Wendel of Steve from NE, Ron Sargeant of Nebraska (one of the awesome people respon-
sible for setting up the Gen X parties) and Tonya Wendel of Laurens. Bottom row of photos from left is Ronald Gerdias of Storm
Lake and DJ of Turbine Music, Pocahontas’s own Branden Bakle of Sinister Theory, Danielle Waites of Sinister Theory and last
but, not least Ted Hoffman of Storm Lake and singer with the band Blues Drivin
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VOLUME III, ISSUE 36 July 18, 2012
MINUTES
The regular meeting of the Havelock City Council was held on Wednesday, June 6th, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. with
Mayor Garland Smith presiding at the Havelock Library.
Council present: Krips, Hoover, Bunting, Vader, Barth
Absent: None
Mayor Smith called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
The minutes of the May 2nd, 2012 regular council meeting and minutes from the May 9th, 2012 special council
meeting were read and approved, with a motion made by Vader, with a second by Bunting. Ayes: All Nays: None
The following bills were read and approved, with the exception of Blacktop Service to be held until the Mayor
talks to them. The council questioned the Blacktop Service bill on the road repair that they did which the council had
not approved. A motion was made by Barth, seconded by Hoover to pay bills. Ayes: All Nays: None
NORTHWEST TELEPHONE-----------$.58 tolls----------$61.05
SALARIES CITY----------------For May 2012------------$1220.00
Garland $200.00, Denise $650.00, Steve $370
ALLIANT ENERGY------------------------------------------$1009.43
City Hall 34.62; Fire Station, 66.00; Library, 48.25
Street Lights, 614.62; Pump #2, 16.97; #4, 228.97
BENNETT SANT. -------------64 cust for May ------------$448.00
EFTPS------------------------------SS & Med May 12--------$162.28
IPERS ------------------------ For May 12----------------------$137.20
NORTH IA ENVIR-------------Water Plant Oper---------$440.00
POCAHONTAS CO SOLID WASTE---------5.56 T-----$503.70
CITY OF POCAHONTAS------Cardboard Recycling-----$29.00
BLACKTOP SERVICE------------------asphalt------------$9276.55
PRO COOP---------------------------- 12.3 gal gas--------------$42.25
IMWCA---------------workman comp insur-----------------$1670.00
THAYER TRUCKING SERVICE--------------rock---------$288.84
GAILEY & WALSH LAW OFFICE-------retainer fee----$500.00
Josh Walsh, City Attorney arrived at 6:12 p.m. per the council’s request. Krips questioned him about nuisance abatement
letters. He explained that letters written to residents give them the opportunity to address the council before legal action
is taken. Cars without licenses were discussed on what can be done with them. Violations can be run through the city
council with payments being accessed to the property owner’s taxes. Salvage yards were discussed, along with the city
mowing lawns. Spraying can be done by the city man with over the counter product. Discussion was held on how to take
care of the eye sore houses in town. Council’s first step is to contact the owners.
The east wall of the Am Vet Hall is in need of repair. There have been birds in the building... Krips made a motion for
the Mayor to proceed with getting three estimates for cost of repair, with a second by Barth. Ayes: All Nays: None
Mike Flannigan from Emmetsburg has a wood chipper that he would bring to town and take care of the brush piles for
$700. After discussion, the issue was tabled until next month.
Paul Henderson’s yard has been mowed.
Dick Hoover asked the council about removing the lien on his property since he has been making progress on cleaning it
up. The issue was tabled.
Hoover stated that the Klinger property needs to have the rocks picked up so it would save on the mower blades.
Gaylord Henderson arrived at 7:16 p.m. and requested permission from the council to remove the sidewalk in front of his
property. Tree roots have caused it to raise and become a hazard. A motion was made by Bunting, seconded by Krips to
grant permission for him to remove this sidewalk. Ayes: All Nays: None
Henderson would also like to have his land leveled that was dug up when digging was done for a water main repair.
Dick Hoover requested a building permit for a fence on his property at 1255 Brenton Ave. A motion to deny was made
by Vader, seconded by Krips for the fence. Ayes: Barth, Bunting, Krips, Vader Abstain: Hoover
A building permit for the Havelock Bar was requested for a fence to enclose the outside lot. A motion by Barth, sec-
onded by Vader to allow permit. Ayes: All Nays: None
The Fire Station is in need of clean up in the office area. Fire chief Hoover requested that the carpet be replaced, replace
ceiling tile and fresh paint be furnished by the city with the firemen doing the labor. The council suggested seeing what
the floor was like under the existing carpet. A motion by Barth, seconded by Vader to allow the fireman $300 to $500 for
supplies. Ayes: All Nays: None
C. Hoover will ask for volunteers from the Fire Department to help with the shelter house at the park.
Barth brought up the subject of dogs running and barking. Dog licenses will be discussed at the next council meeting.
A motion was made by Barth, seconded by Vader to adjourn the meeting and close the public hearing at 7:57p.m. Ayes:
All Nays: None
________________________________________ _______________________________________________
DENISE KRISCHEL- CLERK/TREAS. BY ORDER OF THE MAYOR – GARLAND SMITH
Havelock City Council Minutes - June 6, 2012
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Local News
Laurens Summer Celebration
Schedule of Events
Friday, July 20 8:30am-5:30pm:HyVee Ressler Clinic Sidewalk Sales
8am-6pm: Food Pride Tent Sale (W. Main St.)
10am-6pm: Heart ‘n Home Grand Opening of Back Show
Room Food & Wine being served (N. 3rd Street)
11am-1:00pm: Food Pride Cookout Serving Ribeye Sand-
wiches@ Food Pride (W. Main St.)
11am-1pm: Buffet @ The Pizza Ranch (N. 3rd St.)
1:00pm-6:00pm: Annie Sloan Chalk Paint ® Demonstrations
at JH Design Studio (W. Veterans Rd.)
4-7pm: Show n’ Shine Car & Motorcycle Show @ City Park
5-7pm: Kid’s Corner Burger Meal @ Fire Station
6:30pm: Sentimental Swing Big Band @ Sportsmans Park in
Gazebo Laurens Chamber Serving Refreshments
6:00pm: Bethany Lutheran Church Serving Ice Cream Sundaes
(Sportsman’s Park)
Dusk:Fireworks @ Sportsman’s Park sponsored by Citizens for Fireworks
Saturday, July 21 7:30 am-9:30am: Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast @ Fire Station
8:00 am: FIT Alumni Run (Water Station sponsored by Laurens Chamber)
9:15 am: FIT Alumni Run awards and medals presented @ FIT
10:00am: Celebrate Laurens Parade, “Jumpin’ and Jivin’ in July”
10:00am-3:00pm: II Unique Open (N. 3rd St.)
10:00am-3:00pm: Vintage Market Open (S. 3rd St.)
10:00am: 4-Wheeler Weigh-in @ Laurens Country Club (HWY 10 W.)
10:30am-2pm: Kid Carnival @ Cuts to Dye For (S. 3rd St.)
After Parade: Masons serving Smoothies (City Park)
Knights of Columbus serving Funnel Cakes (City Park)
First Christian Church serving Root beer floats (City Park)
11:00am: Methodist Women serving pie and ice cream (City Hall)
11:00am:4-Wheeler Pull Start @ Laurens Country Club (Food & Beverages will be available for purchase)
(HWY 10 W.)
11:00am-5pm: Wine Festival @ City Park
Continued . . .Saturday, July 21
11:00am-1:00pm: Methodist Men Hamburger Meal (City Park Shelter House)
11:00am-1:00pm: Food Pride Cookout, Masons serving Grilled Pork Loin Sandwiches
11am-1pm: Buffet @ The Pizza Ranch (N. 3rd St.)
Proceeds go to New Swimming Pool @ Food Pride (W. Main St.)
11:00 am-2:00pm: Hot Dog Meal @ Cuts to Dye For (S. 3rd St.)
Noon: Easy & Fabulous Appetizers Cooking Seminar by Dipsy Daisy @ Heart ‘n Home (N. 3rd St.)
Noon-5pm: Inflatables Playground for Kids@ City Park
1:00 pm: FREE SWIMMING
1:00pm: Frisbee Golf Registration & Tournament @ Sportsman’s Park Sponsored by Kiwanis
1:00pm: It’s More Than Dip Cooking Seminar by Dipsy Daisy @ Heart ‘n Home (N. 3rd St.)
1:30 pm: Water Fight Sponsored by the Laurens Fire Dept. @ Fire Dept.
2:00pm: Super Summer Recipes Cooking Seminar by Dipsy Daisy @ Heart ‘n Home (N. 3rd St.)
3:00pm: Pasta from 1 to 100 Cooking Seminar @ Heart ‘n Home (N. 3rd St.)
4:00pm-5:00pm: Wine 101 @ Heart ‘n Home (N. 3rd Street)
5:00pm-7:00pm:VFW Hamburger Meal @ Front of Laurens State Bank (S. 3rd St.)
8pm-Midnight: Street Dance & Beer Garden featuring “Rehab Monday” from Cedar Rapids, IA (3rd St.)
Sunday, July 22 9am-1pm: Brunch at Laurens Golf and Country Club (HWY 10 W)
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Local News
Tall Corn Days—Sioux Rapids, Iowa
Friday June 27, 2012– Sunday June 29, 2012
Friday, July 27th
4:30 - 6:00 PM Register Tall Corn Entries @ American Legion
5:00 - 7:00 PM Sweet Corn Feed @ American Legion
7:00 - 8:45 PM Touch of Broadway - Historical Building
8:00 - Midnight Roadhard - Street Dance - Rumerz Bar & Grill
9:00 - Midnight Phoenix - Playing at the American Legion
Saturday, July 28th
7:00 AM 5K Run/Walk Registration @ American Legion - Race Begins at 8:00 AM
8:00 AM Softball Tournament @ City Park
Historical Museum Open All Day
8:30 AM Parade Line-Up (8th & Thomas)
9:00 AM - Noon Registration for Show & Shine Car Show
Trophies @ 3 PM
10:00 AM Tall Corn Days Parade
11:00 AM Horseshoe Tournament @ City Park
Kids Inflatables @ City Park
12:00 PM Masons' Lunch @ American Legion
1:00 PM Kids Pedal Tractor Pull - Sign Up at 12:30 @ 2nd & Main
2:30 - 8:00 PM Alumni Open House - American Legion
Catered Meal @ 5:30 - Contact Sioux Foods for Reservations (712-283-
2800)
3:00 - 5:00 PM Water Fights for Kids - 2nd & Main
7:30 - 9:00 PM Ray & Marilyn Sealing Musical Performance @ the Historical Building
9:00 PM - 1:00 AM Firemen's Dance Featuring "The Dweebs" @ City Park
Sunday, July 29th
8:00 AM - Noon Dad's Belgian Waffles @ the American Legion
8:00 AM Softball Tournament @ City Park
10:00 AM Community Church Service @ the Historical Building
11:00 AM Pie Auction @ American Legion
12:00 PM Sand Volleyball Tournament West of the City Park
1:00 PM Mini-Rod Tractor Pulls @ City Snow Lot Along Hwy 71
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VOLUME III, ISSUE 36 July 18, 2012
Local Methodist Church News
United Methodist Church ~ 752 Dean St. ~ Havelock, Iowa 50546
Sunday Worship in Plover at 8:00am
Sunday Worship in Havelock at 9:15am
Havelock Professional Directory
Telephone, Internet
Cable, Web Hosting
Northwest Cooperative
Telephone
and
Northwest Internet
Services
844 Wood St.
Havelock, Iowa 50546
Phone: 712-776-2222
Email: nis @ ncn.net
www.northwest.coop
Avon Representative
Kim Hoover
Avon Representative
Havelock, Iowa
Beauty Salon
Teresa Bunting’s
Beauty Salon
“Coming Soon”
1146 Mill St.
Havelock, Iowa 50546
(712) 776-2762
City Hall
Denise Krischel
City Clerk
858 Wood St./ PO Box
158
Havelock, IA 50546
712-776-2738
Water, Garbage, &
Recycling
Bar
Al’s Guitar Lounge
Downtown Main St.
Havelock, Iowa
712.776.2660
Post Office
Post Office
944 Main St.-Havelock
Postmaster: Rod Bell
712.776.2680
Funeral Home
Powers Funeral Home
Ken Powers
502 4th Ave. NE
Pocahontas, IA 50574
712.335.3334
Newspapers
The Havelock Times
P.O. Box 52
Havelock, IA 50554
712.776.2727
712.776.0411
Publisher: Holly Newhouse
Community Reflections
Pocahontas County Paper
P.O. Box 52
Havelock, IA 50546
712.776.2727
Publisher: Holly
Newhouse
Apartments
Havelock Apartments
North Main –Havelock
Manager:
See City Hall
Snow Removal
Barth Snow Removal
Duanne Barth
712.776.2249
Tree Removal
Services
Smith Tree Removal
Joe Smith, owner
712.776.8511
Lawn Mowing &
Landscaping Services
Greg Stevens
Fuel Oil, Fertilizer, &
Grain
Pro-Cooperative
466 Hwy. 10
Havelock, IA 50546
712.776.2232
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Pocahontas County 4-H Fair events continued
Friday, July 20, 2012 8:00 a.m. Swine Showmanship followed by Swine Judging 8:00 -10:00 a.m. Open Genealogy entries due 8:30 –11:30 a.m. Open Farm and Garden and Flower entries due 12:00 p.m. Open Farm and Garden Judging 12:00– 3:00 p.m. 4-H and FFA Garden ENTRY & Judging 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Farm Credit Services serving FREE Ice Cream 3:00 – 9:00 p.m. Commercial Exhibits Open 3:00 - 4:30p.m. Open Class Photography, Photography Challenge, and Fine Arts Entered 5:00-7:00 p.m. Lamb Burger Supper 5:00 p.m.-done Open Class Photography and Fine Arts Judging 6:00 p.m. Sheep Showmanship Followed by Sheep Show Open Jr. Sheep Show - immediately following 4-H show 6:00 p.m. Open Horse Show 9:00 p.m. All Exhibits Close Saturday, July 21, 2012 8:00 a.m. Judging of Advanced Cattle Feeders 9:30 a.m. Beef Showmanship followed by 2nd Year Bucket Calf followed by Judging of Market Beef followed by Judging of Breeding Beef followed by
Vacation Bible School is Coming To Havelock, Iowa
Sponsored by the MARS Kids Club Ministry
July 30, 2012 to August 3, 2012 ~ 5:45pm to 8:30pm each evening
Location: Havelock Methodist Church ~~ All Kids Welcome!!
Sunday August 5, 2012 There will be a brief program presented by the kids at 9:15pm followed by their
party.
For Further Information contact: Roberta Hoyt 712-848-3312 or [email protected]
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Community
Events
CJ’s Diner
Main Street, Fonda, Iowa
712-288-5887
Rhythm N’
Blooms
Is now open!
Onion Sets, Tomato and Vege-
table plants,
seed potatoes, hanging
Baskets, patio containers,
Rose bushes, ornamental trees,
wrought iron yard pokes, junk
yard art, and concrete art and
statuary
New Perennial Section!
Hwy 4 –Pocahontas, Iowa
712-335-4929
Turbine Music And Karaoke
Looking for a great DJ or MC for your
special event, benefit, or wedding
Reception?
Well, you have come to the right place!!
Turbine Music and Karaoke has over 10
years of experience and is reasonably
priced as well as great and fun DJs!
Call today to reserve the for your event!
“We GENERATE your music needs—
Serving NW and N Central Iowa since
2002”
Ken Gibson...712-299-1420
Danny Lenninger….712-225-8247
Roland Gerodias….712-730-0796
[email protected] The Prowler Too
Rolfe, Iowa
515-368-1298
Friday Night
Bike Nights!!
Community Area
Garage Sales
Havelock City Garage
Sales To be announced
Laurens City Garage Sales October 1 & 2, 2010
712-298-2495 Booking Shoots now!!
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Pocahontas County
Is now under
A Burn Ban
Until further
Notice!!
Rally for A Cure Golf Tournament
in Laurens, Iowa 2012 Photo by Lorie Hudson Photography
Heather Herrig and Peter Wiebe Married July 14, 2012
At Albert City, Iowa with reception in Alta, Iowa
Photos from the Herrig-Wiebe Wedding Reception: left is the happy couple cutting their cake, middle
photo is Heather and her father Mark Herrig of Albert city doing the father/daughter dance and lastly
is a photo of the removal of the garter during the reception. Congrats to the happy couple!
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Congratulations to Branden Bakle
And Haley Mowry of Pocahontas
On their Engagement!
Branden, Singer/Songwriter of the Band Sinister
Theory got down on one knee and proposed to
Haley during their gig at Gen X-II in Storm Lake,
Iowa on July 14th, 2012 which sent the crowd wild
and happy for the newly engaged couple!
Congratulations to Branden and Haley!
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Man Shoots own genitals and ends up in Jail
OKLAHOMA CITY, July 17 (UPI) -- A felon was arrested in Oklahoma City for possession
of a firearm after he told police he shot himself in the genitals, officials said.
Tavares Donnell Colbert, 36, shot himself in the genitals Saturday near Interstate 35 while
testing a gun he bought on the street in Kansas to see if it functioned properly before selling it,
The Oklahoman reported.
Colbert drove himself to the hospital and police were alerted soon after, the newspaper said.
He was arrested on a complaint of possession of a firearm when he was medically cleared.
Colbert was convicted in 2003 of a felony possession of a controlled and dangerous substance
with intent to distribute charge.
New App claims to rescue people from Bad Dates
(Reuters) - Most people have been there, trapped on an awkward date that is going nowhere.
But relief could be on the way with a new app that provides an incoming rescue call.
The Bad Date Rescue app, which was launched by the dating website eHarmony.com this
week, lets users arrange for a call to appear on their iPhone to graciously allow them to bow
out if a date isn't going well.
"There are all sorts of reasons for why people would want to get out of a date," said Arvind
Mishra, director of product management at eHarmony. "We can all sympathize because we
have all been on bad dates in our lifetime."
The free app includes several ways to set up a rescue. Users can pick a number from their ad-
dress book for the call, for example from their mother or a friend. It the person's picture is
stored on the app it will appear on the screen when the call comes through.
Scripts are available giving the reason for the call, such as a neighbor calling about a leaky
pipe; a mother informing that a sister just had a baby; or a boss saying he needs help immedi-
ately.
"It graciously allows you to play along and to get out of that situation," Mishra explained.
The free app can be pre-set before the date to call at a specific time and there is a quick rescue
that can be triggered on the spot to ring in a few seconds or minutes.
"There are all sorts of reasons for why people want to get out of a date. We are helping them
do it in a way that is fun and light and not abrupt," he added.
What in the world will they come up with next?
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It’s Pool time at the Laurens and Pocahontas Municipal Pools
Pocahontas Municipal Pool Laurens Municipal Pool
in Pocahontas on the square On N. 3rd St—Laurens 2010 Pool Hours (Includes separate Baby Pool)
(Monday—Friday) 2010 Pool Hours (Mon-Sun)
12pm to 1pm: Ind. Workout 12:30pm to 5:30pm and 6:30pm to 9pm
1pm to 5pm: Open Swimming
5pm to 6:30pm: Family Hour Swimming 2010 Season Prices for Pool
6:30pm to 8:30pm: Open Swimming Season passes purchase at City
Hall
(Teen nights to be announced) or at the Pool
(Saturday and Sunday) Family Season $95.00
1pm to 8pm: Open Swimming Family Monthly $35.00
Individual Season $50.00
Daily Admission Fee: $3.25 includes tax Individual Monthly $25.00
3 and Under: Free with paid adult Daily Rate $2.00
Swim Lessons $17.00
25 punch pass: $74.90
Resident Family $85.60 Baby Pool is always free up to
Non-Resident Single $58.25 12 yrs of age with parental supervision
Non-Resident Family $107.00 Pool Phone: 712-841-4772
Tickets sold only at pool and all City Hall: 712-841-4526
It’s Back to Pool
and Swimming Time!!
Make Sure you
Attend the 5th
Annual Hog
Wild BBQ
Competition at
the Wild Rose
Casino in
Emmetsburg,
Iowa on
August 24th
and 25th
Public Tasting
$5
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Obituaries
Mahaney Funeral Home
509 King St.—Fonda, Iowa
712-288-4461
Ina Schultz
Visitation:
Friday, July 20, 2012
9-10:30am at
Laurens Methodist
Church
Funeral:
Friday, July 20, 2012
10:30am at
Laurens Methodist
Ronald G. Hauswirth
Ronald Hauswirth, age 87, passed
away on July 16, 2012, at the Lau-
rens Care Center.
Ronald George Hauswirth was born
on December 3, 1924, near Have-
lock. He was the son of Clarence and
Clarice (Lucas) Hauswirth. Ron was
educated in Havelock schools,
graduating from Havelock High
School in 1943. After he finished
school, he worked on the family
farm. On October 5, 1947, he mar-
ried Mary Sharlene Johnson at the
Christian Church in Laurens. The
couple farmed in the Havelock area
until the mid 1990’s, when they
moved into Havelock. In 2006, they
moved to Pocahontas. Ron worked
for Chris-Cakes in Pocahontas for a
number of years. Sharlene passed away on June 3, 2006, and Ron en-
tered the Laurens Care Center four years ago.
Ron enjoyed camping and traveling in his spare time. He especially
loved taking his grandchildren fishing.
Ron was a member of Hope United Methodist Church. He belonged to
the Masons, Eastern Star and the Abu Bekr Shrine. He was a former
Havelock Fireman and served on the Havelock City Council.
Survivors include his; children: Connie Hauswirth of Eden Prairie, MN
and Roger (Barb) Hauswirth of Havelock; daughter-in-law: Karen
Hauswirth of Havelock; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren
and sister-in-law, Pauline Puhrman of Havelock.
Ronald was preceded in death by his parents, wife, son, Randy, a great-
granddaughter, brother, Gerald and sisters Lois and Avis.
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February 13h, 2010 Restless Heart Band @
Wild Rose Ballroom- Em-
metsburg, Iowa 9pm -1am
Jacob Lee Band @ Jakes
Bar, Spencer 9pm - 1am
Traveling Males (8pm) &
Joe and Vicki Price (9pm)
@ Byrons Bar, Pomeroy
for “Byrons
Birthday Bash”
February 19, 2010 Shady Ladies Band @
Gathering Place, Chero-
kee 9pm -1am
July 21, 2012
Aaron Williams and the Hoodoo @ Shades of Blue—Fort Dodge
9pm-1am
July 21, 2012
Rehab Monday at Laurens, IA Street Dance 9pm –2am
Big Nacho Karaoke @ Dunnigan’s Pub-Emmetsburg 8-1am
Beaver Creek Band @ Judd’s Bar & Grill-Knerim 9pm-1am
Prairie Land Band @ The Good Times Bar-Ankeny, IA
July 25, 2012
Beaver Creek Band @ Amigo’s bike Night-Fort Dodge
July 27, 2012
Phoenix Band @ Am. Legion Hall-Sioux Rapids 9pm-1am
July 28, 2012
Beaver Creek Band @ Firemen’s Ball—Vincent, IA 8pm-1am
Blues Under the Trees @ Mineral city Speedway-fort Dodge
One Layne @ Dunnigan’s Pub-Eburg 8pm-12am
The Dweeb’s Band @ City Park, Sioux Rapids 9pm-1am
The Great Lakes Hybrids Band @ Ayrshire Street Dance 9pm-1am
August 1, 2012
Beaver Creek Band @ Shades of Blue-FD
August 2, 2012
Beaver Creek Band and many more @ Rockin Picnic—Sheldon Park-
Humboldt
August 4, 2012
Sinister Theory Band @ Eagles Landing-FD 9pm-1am
The Great Lakes Hybrids Band & Kris Karr Band @ Havelock Bar
(8pm to 2am)
