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CNA Senior Feature Writer Larry Peterson takes an inside look at the Creston/O-M wrestling program, which has a southwest-Iowa best 20 state trophies. For more on Panther wrestling, see SPORTS, page 6A. >>

The American Red Cross is in need of blood donors for the holiday season. For more information on donating blood, see page 2A. >>

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Union County unemployment rate drops to 3.5 percent

Stalker Chevrolet’s Silverado Sleigh back for 2016

By SCOTT VICKER

By ALLISON TRETINA said Wayne Pantini, Union like agriculture, in which cent in September to OctoCNA staff reporter atretina@crestonnews.com

began on Nov. 15 and will go through Dec. 13, when Stalker Chevrolet employees will deliver toys collected to MATURA in Creston.

“We were just kind of brainstorming something we could do for Christmas; something we could do to give back to the community,” said Nick Jannings,

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For the fifth consecutive year, Stalker Chevrolet, located at 601 S. Sumner Ave. in Creston, is collecting toys for youth in Union County with its Santa’s Silverado Sleigh campaign.

This year, the Santa’s Silverado Sleigh campaign

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The Union County unemployment rate declined in October to 3.5 percent, according to Iowa Workforce Development.

“We have a good quality of life for our residents who want to live here,”

County Development Association (UCDA) executive director. “That helps in terms of filling the available jobs out there.”

Both Pantini and Ellen Gerharz, Creston Chamber of Commerce executive director, attributed the unemployment decline to the season’s demands in sectors

farmers seek extra help to harvest their crops, and retail, in which store owners and managers need more employees to compensate for the surge in shopping during the holidays.

“It does not surprise me the unemployment rate has dropped,” Gerharz said.

The drop from 3.7 per-

ber reflected the decline in the national and statewide employment rates. In October, nationwide, the rate dropped from 5 percent to 4.9 percent; and, statewide, from 4.2 percent to 4.1 percent.

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Employees at Stalker Chevrolet, 601 S. Sumner Ave., present Santa’s Silverado Sleigh full of toys at the dealership Dec. 18, 2014. The toys were donated to MATURA the next morning. Pictured, from left, are Rhonda Ringsdorf, Trisha McDonald, Nathan Dudenhoeffer, Ron Higgins, Garrick Looney and Cazlynn White.

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Iowa Workforce Development’s recently released infographic displays the countywide unemployment rates for October. Sioux County had the lowest unemployment rate in October and Wapello County had the highest.

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The 2016 Union County Christmas Basket Fund campaign is underway.

This year’s fund goal is $17,500 and organizers are gearing up for another successful campaign.

Last year, 214 baskets serving 841 people were distributed. Residents of care centers in Creston and Afton received fruit and Kleenex.

Baskets include meat, canned goods – donated through efforts of Boy Scouts and school and community projects – and certificates redeemable at local supermarkets for perishable foods.

Contributions may be sent to: Christmas Basket Fund, P.O. Box 126, Creston, IA 50801, or dropped off at the Creston News Advertiser, 503 W. Adams St. All contributions will be published in the Creston News Advertiser’s weekly progress report, listed by name or “friend,” as desired.

First donations for 2016: In memory of Mike Moon and Otis Brown $20 In memory of Betty Beavers

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• HOMETOWN: Bedford • WHY DO YOU ENJOY HUNTING? It’s just my way to feed our family, and it brings us back to God’s creation.

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The American Red Cross urges eligible donors to give the perfect gift this holiday season – a lifesaving blood or platelet donation. By rolling up a sleeve, donors can help ensure patients continue to receive treatment throughout the holiday season.

Busy holiday schedules and travel plans make it more challenging for regular donors to give, and many businesses and organizations postpone hosting blood drives during the holiday season for these same reasons. This can lead to a decline in blood donations, but the need is constant.

“While many of us gather with friends and family this time of year, patients may spend the holidays in a hospital room,” said Nick Gehrig, Red Cross Blood Services communications director. “The need for blood doesn’t take a break for the holidays. Please make an appointment to give the most meaningful gift of all – the gift of life through a blood or platelet donation.”

To encourage donations around Thanksgiving, those who come to give blood or platelets Nov. 24-28 will be emailed a set of recipes

from celebrity chef partners Mario Batali, Rick Bayless, Richard Blais, David Burke, Mike Isabella and Ellie Krieger.

Blood donors with type O, B-negative and A-negative blood can help more patients with one appointment by making a Power Red donation at select Red Cross blood-donation centers and blood drives. Power Red donors give a concentrated dose of red blood cells – the most commonly transfused blood component. Red blood cells carry oxygen throughout the body and are frequently given to trauma and surgery patients. During a Power Red donation, red blood cells are separated from other blood components, and plasma and platelets are then safely and comfortably returned to the donor.

“With just a little extra time at their appointment, donors can have an even greater impact on patients in need,” Gehrig said.

Upcoming blood donation opportunities are: • From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Dec. 6 at American Legion Hall, 301 Main St., in Bedford • From noon to 6 p.m.

Dec. 14 at American Legion Hall, 106 W. Ohio St., in Lenox • From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Dec. 15 at First Presbyterian Church, 907 Grove Ave., in Corning

Authorities checking remains found in Des Moines lake DES MOINES (AP) — Authorities are trying to determine whether remains found in a Des Moines lake are human.

Des Moines television station KCCI reports that a kayaker spotted the remains as he left the water Thursday at Gray’s Lake.

Sgt. Paul Parizek says

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the kayaker thought what he saw might be a human mandible — a lower jawbone. Parizek says the bone appears to be human but must be checked by forensic experts for confirmation.

A dive team was called to the scene to extend a search for any more remains.

reported the state lost 4,500 jobs in October from the previous month. The greatest losses were found in the government, education and health services sectors. Job availability in construction and manufacturing also dropped, while various sectors such as leisure, hospitality, trade, transportation and utilities services gained employment.

Compared with a year before, Iowa had 18,000 more non-farm jobs than

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internet manager and sales consultant for Stalker Chevrolet. “We thought this would be a great way of doing that to help local kids here have extra presents under the tree.”

Participating in Stalker Chevrolet’s Santa’s Silverado Sleigh is simple. All people need to do is bring a new, unwrapped toy into Stalker Chevrolet and place it in the bed of the Silverado truck in the showroom.

“Bring in an unwrapped

NEW YORK (AP) — Shoppers were on the hunt for deals and were at the stores for entertainment Friday as malls opened for what is still one of the busiest days of the year, even as the start of the holiday season edges ever earlier.

Julie Singewald’s Black Friday started at 4 a.m. at a Twin Cities outlet mall.

By 6 a.m., she and her two teenage daughters made it to the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota. Singewald said she was merely the vehicle — “and sometimes the credit card” — as her daughters hunted for deals and worked on their shopping lists. Increasingly, the 44-year-old is doing more of her shopping online.

“I’m a point-and-click person,” she said. “If it were up to me, I would be in my pajamas and on my computer at home.”

Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, used to launch the holiday season, but the competition to grab customers first is keen. Stores like Macy’s, Walmart, Target and more were open Thursday evening in what they hope will

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new toy, or they can bring in a money donation,” Jannings said. “We’ve already had a lot of that come in already, and we’ll do the shopping for you. I think maybe we might go do some shopping in the next week sometime.”

Jannings said Stalker Chevrolet started the campaign earlier this year than in years past, in hopes of giving MATURA more time to distribute the toys before Christmas.

Ron Ludwig, executive director of MATURA, said Stalker Chevrolet’s campaign provides for a great number of families in Union

County.

“It’s a tremendous need,” he said. “Most people probably are unaware of the need that we encounter here in this area. Many of the families we work with, and individuals, their income doesn’t provide them with a lot of flexibility as far as going out and purchasing items for their children.”

Jannings expects the pile of toys in the truck to start growing after the weekend as more people start to get into “Christmas mode.”

The response from the community through the first four years of the campaign has been strong.

“Obviously, that’s why we keep doing it,” Jannings said. “The community really appreciates it. They get involved, so we’re going to keep doing it going forward.”

Ludwig added: “We’ve been able to help a lot of families throughout these five years. Words cannot describe how appreciative we are of what Stalker Chevrolet does and continues to do every year. It’s not anything they have to do and it’s something they took on themselves. That kind of generosity is hard to show how much we appreciate it.”

be a new holiday tradition as they try to fight off competition from online juggernaut Amazon.

After what appeared to be a strong turnout for Thanksgiving sales, some early morning reports indicate that traffic to malls may be slower on Black Friday than last year as retailers spread the deals out throughout the week.

“It was a really good start.

But I have never seen Black Friday morning so calm,” said Marshal Cohen, chief industry analyst at NPD Group, a market research firm, who visited malls on Long Island on Friday. He still believes the weekend’s sales will likely be up over last year because shoppers did lots of buying, including pricey flat-screen TVs. In Rhode Island, shoppers who arrived after sunrise at the Garden City outdoor shopping mall in Cranston said they were glad their state — along with Massachusetts and Maine — doesn’t let retailers open on Thanksgiving Day. “I don’t like the idea of it,” said Lauren Glynn. “I feel bad for the people who

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To meet this challenge, UCDA is seeking ways to bring decent and affordable housing on the grid, working with Southwestern Community College to provide educational training for the jobs available, fostering the entrepreneurial spirit in those seeking to bring business to the area and marketing and promoting available amenities.

“We continue to attract businesses to the state,” Gerharz said. “I think as a whole we should be happy with our employment situation.”

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mains stronger than much of the rest of the country.”

Pantini said UCDA has more jobs posted and available now than ever before during his time at the association. He has served as executive director for more than 10 years.

“One of the challenges we have (in Union County) is we d o n ’ t have the critical mass to fill all the jobs we have availa b l e , ” Pantini Pantini

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in October 2015. Employment statistics for Union County were unavailable.

“Iowa experienced a slight drop in the unemployment rate in October, despite some layoffs within construction and manufacturing establishments that could indicate this is only a temporary reprieve.

Fortunately, Iowa continues to have jobs available and those affected by layoffs appear to be able to find jobs elsewhere,” said Beth Townsend, director of Iowa Workforce Development. “Iowa remains well below the national average of 4.9 percent, which indicated our economy re-

Comfort and Joy Quilt Show 9 a.m. until after the parade Quilts & Other Notions Creative Center Festival of Trees 9 a.m. until after the parade American Home Design Center Santa & Mrs. Claus Arrive at the Depot 5 to 7 p.m., Friends of the Library Model Railroaders Working at the Depot 4:30 p.m. to close Creston Arts: Gallery Open at the Depot 4:30 p.m. to close

have to work.”

She and her husband, who are restaurateurs, came to the Cranston mall for fun, to soak up the experience and maybe find a few deals, but they said they plan to do most of their gift shopping online and at locally owned shops where they live in Bristol, Rhode Island.

Sam Glynn said it’s at local shops where they will look for “cool knives and glassware, things that have meaning.”

Wal-Mart Stores Inc., which started its Black Friday sales on Thursday at 6 p.m., said shoppers were embracing technology products. Steve Bratspies, chief merchandising officer at Wal-Mart’s U.S. division, said in addition to Black Friday favorites like televisions and toys, they were looking for drones, virtual reality products and hoverboards. Wal-Mart started its online sale just after midnight on Thanksgiving, three hours earlier than last year. It reported on Friday that 70 percent of the traffic to its website came from mobile devices.

Leah Olson was at Mall of America Friday morning,

following some Thanksgiving night trips to Target and a local mall. Olsen said she had done some online shopping, but preferred making in-person stops.

“I always like to walk, go to the mall,” said the Chanhassen, Minnesota resident. “I just like shopping.”

This weekend is crucial to set the tone for the holiday season. Around 137 million people plan to or are considering doing their shopping during the Thanksgiving weekend, according to a survey conducted for the National Retail Federation.

That includes online and store shopping. Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, vies with the Saturday before Christmas as the busiest shopping day of the year.

The NRF, the nation’s largest retail group, expects holiday sales to rise 3.6 percent for November and December, better than the 3 percent growth seen for those months last year.

That excludes car sales, gas and restaurant receipts. But it includes online spending and other non-store sales such as catalog spending.

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December 1st (continued) ASP Soup Supper at the Depot 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Dancers in the Snow Globe Leslie’s Dance & Tumbling 4:30 to 6:00 p.m.

December 3rd

Cider and Donut Holes Served in the Depot

December 4th

Caroling in the Depot by SWCC Men’s Basketball Team 5:15 to 6 p.m.

Lighted Christmas Parade, 7p.m.

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Comfort and Joy Quilt Show 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Quilts & Other Notions Creative Center Festival of Trees 8 a.m. to Noon American Home Design Center

Joyful Noise Musical Concert 1:30p.m. CHS

December 10th Santa at the Christmas Castle at the Restored Depot, 9:30 a.m. to Noon Model Railroaders Working at the Depot 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

CARE Craft and Goodie Boutique at the Depot 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Comfort and Joy Quilt Show 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Quilts & Other Notions Creative Center Festival of Trees 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

American Home Design Center

SWCC, Holiday Carols in Concert 7:30 p.m. Performing Arts Center

For more information contact the Creston Chamber of Commerce,

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Almanac Driver’s license

Schedule of driver’s license examiners: Bedford: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., treasurer’s office, Taylor County Courthouse, 407 Jefferson St. Corning: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., treasurer’s office, Adams County Courthouse.

Driving tests on Wednesday mornings by appointment.

Creston: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., treasurer’s office, Union County Courthouse, 300 N. Pine St. Driving tests Wednesdays. Call 782-1710 for an appointment.

Greenfield: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., treasurer’s office, Adair County Courthouse, 400 Public Square.

Mount Ayr: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., treasurer’s office, Ringgold County Courthouse, 109 W. Madison St. Osceola: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., treasurer’s office, Clarke County Courthouse, 100 S. Main St. Winterset: Monday through Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., Madison County Courthouse, 112 N. John Wayne Drive.

Friday

Holy Spirit Rectory ReRun Shop, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 308 W. Union St. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) 12 by 12 study, 7 to 8 p.m., United Church of Christ, 501 W.

Montgomery St. Use east door.

Narcotics Anonymous (NA), 8 p.m. open meeting, St. Malachy Rectory, 407 W. Clark St.

Saturday

Creston Men’s Fellowship non-denominational Bible study, 7 a.m., Windrow Restaurant.

Holy Spirit Rectory ReRun Shop, 9 a.m. to noon, 308 W. Union St. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), 7:30 p.m. open meeting, St. Malachy Rectory, 407 W. Clark St.

Sunday

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), noon open meeting, St. Malachy Rectory, 407 W. Clark St. Creston Area Food Pantry, noon to 2 p.m., lower level 417 Wyoming Ave. Southwest Iowa Dance, 2 to 4 p.m., Corning Opera House, features “Paul Faye Band.”

Monday

Union County Board of Supervisors, 9 a.m., Union County Courthouse Board Room.

Creston Rotary Club, noon, Greater Regional Medical Center cafeteria conference room.

Narcotics Anonymous (NA), noon open meeting, St. Malachy Rectory, 407 W. Clark St. No smoking.

TOPS No. 1338, 5 p.m., First United Methodist Church.

AA, 5:30 p.m., Crossroads Mental Health Center, 1003 Cottonwood Rd. Open meeting.

Union County Genealogy Society, 6 p.m., Gibson Memorial Library. Everyone is welcome to attend.

CHS calendar Nov. 28-Dec. 3 Monday 4 p.m. seventh/eighth girls basketball game at Nodaway Valley MS. 4 p.m. seventh boys basketball game at Red Oak MS. 5:15 p.m. ninth girls basketball game against Winterset, here at CHS. 5:30 p.m. eighth boys basketball game at Red Oak MS. 6 p.m. JV girls basketball game against Winterset, here at CHS. 7:30 p.m. varsity girls basketball game against Winterset, here at CHS. Tuesday 4:30 p.m. ninth boys basketball game against Mount Ayr, here at CHS. 5:30 p.m. JV/varsity wrestling quad at Interstate 35 HS - Truro. (Nodaway Valley, Winterset) 6 p.m. JV boys basketball game against Mount Ayr, here at CHS. 7:30 p.m. varsity boys basketball game against Mount Ayr, here at CHS. Thursday 11 a.m. Peppers Light Company at Wells Fargo Arena - Des Moines.

1 p.m. Peppers/Salts competition at Wells Fargo Arena - Des Moines.

4 p.m. seventh/eighth girls basketball game against Clarinda, here at Creston

MS North Storm Gym. 4:15 p.m. MS wrestling match at Norwalk MS. (Chariton, Winterset) 5:15 p.m. Peppers jazz routine at Wells Fargo Arena - Des Moines.

Friday State Winter Guard - Des Moines.

4:30 p.m. ninth girls basketball game against Glenwood, here at CHS. 5:45 p.m. ninth boys basketball game at Glenwood HS auxiliary gym.

6 p.m. JV girls basketball game against Glenwood, here at CHS. 6 p.m. JV boys basketball game at Glenwood HS. 7:30 p.m. varsity girls basketball game against Glenwood, here at CHS. 7:30 p.m. varsity boys basketball game at Glenwood HS. Saturday 9 a.m. ninth girls basketball tournament at Earlham HS. (Adair-Casey/Guthrie Center) 10 a.m. varsity wrestling tournament at Dallas Center-Grimes HS. noon varsity girls/boys bowling match against Norwalk, here at Creston Pine Valley.

5 p.m. varsity boys basketball game against Lenox at Wells Fargo Arena.

9:30 p.m. JV wrestling tournament at Winterset HS.

School lunches Creston Monday: chicken strips, steamed corn, mandarin oranges, bread and butter sandwich.

Tuesday: pork tenderloin with bun, vegetable medley, rosy applesauce.

Wednesday: orange chicken, steamed rice, fresh oranges, oriental vegetables, bread and butter sandwich.

Thursday: nachos with ground beef, tortilla chips, green beans, pineapple.

Friday: crispito with cheese, mixed green salad, mixed fruit, bread and butter sandwich.

All meals are served with skim, 1 percent or chocolate milk.

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Southwest Valley Monday: cook’s choice.

Tuesday: walking taco, Spanish rice, corn, tomatoes, onion.

Wednesday: pizza, peas, carrot sticks, breadstick.

Thursday: citrus chicken, seasoned rice, broccoli.

Friday: meatball sub, baked beans, pickles, onions.

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An inside look at the Creston/O-M wrestling program

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By LARRY PETERSON

“THE BIGGEST THING THERE was just teaching kids how to practice hard and drill hard.”

CNA senior feature writer lpeterson@crestonnews.com

When visitors to Creston High School walk through the commons toward the gymnasium, they pass a trophy case displaying a rich tradition in wrestling.

There are six trophies from topthree team placings in the Class 2A individual tournament since 2003, including championship hardware from 2007 and 2016.

The Panthers have qualified for the State Dual Team Tournament 12 times, including a title in 2007 and runner-up finishes in 2008 and 2011. Creston/O-M has placed fourth five times in the past five state dual meets.

Entering his 18th season, head coach Darrel Frain has coached a state finalist 30 times. Panthers were state champions in 18 of those matches, including southwest Iowa’s only four-time titlist, Jake Marlin.

Creston/O-M is the king of southwest Iowa wrestling with 20 total state trophies won, surpassing Lewis Central’s 19 last year. The Panthers have won five straight Hawkeye 10 Conference and John J Harris Invitational championships.

How does Frain and his staff do it?

First of all, by assuming nothing. Frain is the first to tell you that Solon and New Hampton are “loaded” this season. In the preseason rankings by IAwrestle.com this week, Creston/O-M is no. 5 in Class 2A, but Hawkeye 10 rival Atlantic is No. 3, and conference rival Glenwood is ranked sixth in Class 3A. Lewis Central is also considered a ratings contender in Class 3A. New Hampton is coached by Nick Hemann, a former assistant of Frain’s in Creston when the Panther head coach was transforming his practice schedule.

“When New Hampton comes down for John Harris and we work out in our room together, they’re doing a lot of the same things in terms of pushing the pace,” Fran said. “I’m not sure we’re different from everybody else in what we do. But, we demand it and push

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Creston/Orient-Macksburg wrestling coach

Creston/O-M head coach Darrell practice.

and make sure they’re doing it hard every day.”

Coming off a state championship season, Creston/O-M is re-

practice at 3:30 p.m. on Nov. 15.

The squad of 27, the lowest since 2008-09, includes nine freshmen.

There are only four sophomores, but Frain is excited about a strong eighth-grade class entering the program next year to help fill the void left by this year’s talented class of seven seniors.

Granby clincis But action in the Creston/O-M wrestling room is not catered to beginners. Not since Frain and assistants Hemann and Todd Stephenson began attending Granby School of Wrestling clinics. The first they attended was held in Wisconsin prior to the 2003-04 season.

It’s a system based on repetition and constant drilling. There’s no wasted motion and no athletes standing around listening to someone talk.

“The biggest thing there was just teaching kids how to practice hard and drill hard,” Frain said.

“They geared their practice toward the best kids, the elite kids.

Your assistants go around and help those kids gradually build up toward that. Before, if things slowed down, it was because I was helping kids who were the beginner types. And a lot of times, for those top kids, we slowed their process down.”

As a result, everyone follows the lead of the state tourney wrestlers in the Panther practice room tucked behind the weight room on the far east end of the building.

CNA photo by LARRY PETERSON The heat is turned up past 80 deFrain demonstrates a takedown drill with junior Cade Vicker during grees, approaching 85 at the end of the 130-minute session that Tuesday afternoon. This isn’t a placing a senior class that included tourney experience in Joey Hun- place for the faint of heart. state placewinners Seth Maitlen, tington.

The system is built on getting Wyatt Thompson and CamerThe Panthers were going opponents tired and going afon Leith, and a fourth with state hard in the season’s second ter them. It’s given the program a vision and identity. Amassing flurries of nearfall points through tilts became a trademark of Panther wrestling back to the days of state champions Daniel Scarberry, Andrew Long and Quin Leith, although there has been more of an emphasis on pinning in the past couple of years.

Underneath, a base method of escaping without getting in precarious positions is taught. But, those who have accomplished techniques like switches and stand-up switches, such as Trevor Marlin, have the green light.

“What we teach is maintaining base against pressure,” Frain said. “If you don’t hit a switch, for example, you’re flat. And then you’re spending all that time geting back up. We’re avoiding bad COM | 6A

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Two-time state champion Chase Shiltz, right, leads the Panther wrestling team through a warmup run prior to a preseason practice.

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situations. An average wrestler can be in a match if he’s not giving up tons of (back) points. It’s about buying into the core fundamentals.� “Push with the head! Move them when your hands!�

Frain barks out during an early takedown drill. “Turn it and cut the corner faster.

Power step! KEEP YOUR FEET MOVING!�

There’s encouragement for constant motion as Frain stalks the room, while assistants Cody Downing and Eric Ehlen roam around to help any wrestler without a partner at the time, or in need of correcting his execution of a move. Another assistant, former team manager Tanner Webb, goes up and down the edge of the mat, offering reminders to underclassmen.

Music plays to break the monotony, but Frain carries the remote control with him and clicks if off when he stops briefly to explain the next drill, or demonstrate details from the current drill.

The breaks for such explanations are short and to the point. “Grip above the elbow!� he shouts. “Thumbs on the outside. Sidestep, then right into your power step and turn the corner. Do a move to set up your move. Keep your feet moving at all times.�

Frain said repetition of fundamental moves, connected in what he calls “chain wrestling,� proved to be a successful tactic from the Granby clinics.

“PUSH WITH THE HEAD! Move them with your hands!

Turnit and cut the corner faster. Power step! KEEP YOUR FEET MOVING!�

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Creston/Orient-Macksburg wrestling coach

CNA photo by LARRY PETERSON

AT RIGHT —Chase Shiltz and Jackson Mikkelsen work on a tie-up drill, foreground, as Trevor Marlin and Mitchel Swank spar in the background. At right is Kadon Huiett and assistant coach Cody Downing.

“I don’t get too caught up on not being able to do everything right now, in the second practice,� Frain said after conditioning concluded at 5:40 p.m. “It’s more about just starting to do it. By five days at Granby, they had done if thousands of times in the drilling sessions, and by the end of camp it was ingrained.�

Most of a Panther wrestling practice consists of evenly-matched partners performing technique drills against each other in what Frain estimates as “80 percent live� resistance. As the season progresses, there is more full-go live wrestling and some wrestle-off matches for varsity weight classes.

But, this approach limits injuries sustained in practice, while building precise technique. “It’s sparring,� Frain said. “We don’t want to drill against a wet noodle who falls down. You get nothing from that. I give them things they have to do and the partner reacts. It’s nonstop while we’re doing that. When (former Iowa and Nodaway Valley wrestler) Mario Galanakis was in the room with us, he was unreal about teaching to always keep your feet moving.�

When Galanakis was an assistant coach, along with Downing — a former Panther wrestler — a tradition started of pounding the side wall of the wrestling room several times during a practice. It’s a booming audible reminder to shed fatigue and keep pushing the pace.

Fatigued wrestling “We started that when Mario and Matt Long were were with us,� Frain said. “It’s all about being able to CNA photo by LARRY PETERSON do every move when you are Creston/Orient-Macksburg head wrestling coach Darrell Frain stops the action to go over a technique with Mason Kinsella, top, and Tristan Travis.

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as tired as you can be, against an elite wrestler. That’s the goal. You can get away with a lot of bad moves against average wrestlers that won’t work when you get to state.”

“When you’re tired, you have to practice it right,” Ehlen tells the squad in its second practice. “Then when you’re tired in a match, you’ll start doing it right. It makes a huge difference.”

Ehlen, the former Mount Ayr head coach and a product of practices in the Hawkeye wrestling room under head coach Dan Gable, is a disciple of Frain’s training system geared toward wrestling state-tournament opponents in February.

Two-a-day workouts begin in mid-January. Currently, the team meets for strength training three mornings a week, in addition to the afternoon practices.

On Friday of the first week of practices this preseason, Frain was pushing especially hard to put a exclamation point on conditioning heading into the weekend break.

“What do you concentrate on when you’re tired?” Frain asks the squad as they work through the drill. “What’s my best takedown? What’s my best set-up? You can’t focus on anything but the next situation. You can’t come back to the middle of the mat thinking, ‘Oh, God, I have two and half minutes left.’ It’s all on technique.”

Quality partners pushing each other during those drills is a tradition in the Creston High School wrestling room.

This year, you’ll see the likes of veteran middleweights Mitchel Swank and Trevor Marlin matched up, along with two-time state

champ Chase Shiltz and ranked 195-pounder Jackson MIkkelsen, and the heavyweight duo of Cody Tanner and Blake Sevier. Lower-weight regulars such as Cade Vicker, Kelby Luther and Jacob Goodson keep the pace going strong on the other end of the room.

“Seth Maitlen and Kadon Hulett were the ultimate partners the past few years,” Frain said. “They fed off each other and they were proud when the other one did well.”

Downing, who frequently works with the upper-weight wrestlers as a former 174-pound competitor at Simpson College, admired the daily work ethic of Maitlen and Hulett. Maitlen was a state finalist last year, and Hulett is ranked No. 2 in this preseason after placing fifth at 220 pounds as a junior.

“Maitlen and Hulett had a lot of great matches in here,” Downing said. “When guys build up mental toughness like that every day, and we get to the third period and it’s close, we think we should win. Even if you get beat, you want them to think they don’t want to wrestle you again. It’s not worth it. I’m exhausted. You’re worn out physically after you wrestle us, at least that’s our goal.”

Mental training In recent years, Frain has incorporated sophisticated mental training, as well. The process includes a self-assessment questionnaire filled out by each wrestler, with updates on progress toward goals being evaluated at periodic times during the season.

“It’s about clarity in goal setting, and learning to stay relaxed under pressure,” Frain said. “You probably get more tired from nerves and anxiety than in your

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Creston/ O-M wrestling record of success

match.”

It’s all about peak performance when the sectional tournament round begins qualification for the coveted prizes at state. Most years, that involves Frain and an assistant dressed up as matside coaches on state championship night, with a team trophy hanging in the balance.

Toil and sweat for two hours or more each day is how they get there. In the practice room, seniors and juniors are frequently heard reminding newcomers to trust the process and the grind. There’s a payoff at the end.

“We know it’s been a tough week,” Frain said as the fifth practice of the week closed with intense conditioning sprints and full-speed moves

out of a stance. “Some of you young guys stepped up and fought through it when you got tired. I loved it. That’s part of the deal, guys.”

Frain told them memories are recorded along the way.

“This feels bad right now,” he said. “When you’re five years out of school you think you’re going to talk about wins and losses, but no, you’re going to talk about THIS! The stuff you went through together. You survived, and got better.”

Competition this season begins in a double-dual meet Tuesday at Truro against Nodaway Valley and host Interstate 35, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Winterset is also in the meet, taking on the Wolverines and Roadrunners.

Major accomplishments of Creston/O-M wrestling in 17 years under head coach Darrell Frain: • State team champion (individual tournament) 2007, 2016.

• State team champion (dual tournament) 2007.

• State team runner-up (individual tournament) 2008, 2011, 2015 (tie).

• State team runner-up (dual tournament) 2008 and 2011.

• State team third place (individual tournament) 2003, 2004.

• State team fourth place (dual tournament) four times in past five years.

• Five straight Hawkeye 10 Conference dual meet and tournament titles.

• Five straight John J Harris Invitational titles. Last year placed in top six in all 13 weight classes entered.

• 292-58 dual record in 17 seasons.

• Twelve total appearances in the State Dual Tournament, including nine of the past 10 years.

• A total of 30 state championship match appearances and 18 state championships in 17 seasons, including multiple champions.

• The program produced the only fourtime individual champion in southwest Iowa history — Jake Marlin in 2010-13 with a state-record 148 career pins. Andrew Long is the program’s lone three-time champion, a status that current senior Chase Shiltz, the program’s sixth two-time champ, is pursuing this season.

• Frain will receive the Bob Siddens Iowa High School Coaching Excellence Award at the 2017 Wrestling Hall of Fame ceremony June 24 in Waterloo.

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Lighting.............................................$86.49 6:30pm.

Motion by Frederick, second by Scott, Farmers & Merchants to approve Agenda with addition of fol- To replace petty cash........................$45.65 lowing: Action Item H. Approval of Forster, Shelly Master Agreement for a Combined School Mileage............................................$409.50 and Public Library. Motion carried unani- Green Hills AEA Instructional....................................$660.00 mously.

Motion by Frederick, second by Scott, Greenfield Lumber Co Creston News Advertiser | Friday, November 25, 2016 to approve minutes of regular Board of Di- Supplies...........................................$119.00 rectors meeting of October 17 as written. GRMC Business Health & Well Physical.............................................$60.00 Motion carried unanimously.

Motion by Eslinger, second by Freder- Hillyard ick, to approve Invoices and Summary of Supplies...........................................$409.25 Bills and Financial Report. Motion car- Hometown Insurance Insurance......................................$1,297.00 ried unanimously.

IASB Action Items: Dues....................................$211.00 Eslinger, second by Freder- Annual LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — No. State’s hopes forMotion an byupBurton and Thomas, who missed eight of 10 clones could wind up facing at Disney ick, to approve contract of Chase Stohr as Iowa Communication Network 21 Iowa State kept firing away until some of set ended when Brenton shots from the field, each finished with 10.

World — Florida, Seton Hall and Miami — Jr. High Boys Basketball Coach and table Internet............................................$150.92 actionrimmed on Jr. High girls basketball coach- Keck its shots finally began to drop.

Scott’s 3-pointer Scott led Indiana State (2-2) with 20 points are perched just outside the Top 25 in this ing position until next month. Motion car- Commodities...................................$580.48 Kirkwood Monte Morris scored 20 points and Matt out at the buzzer. on 7 of College 18 shooting, a pair of long 3-pointers week’s Associated Press poll . ried unanimously.

Motion by Scott, second by Eslinger, to Online Classes.................................$350.00 Thomas shrugged off a cold shooting perfor“Obviously approve very dis- in Iowa Drug & Al- Martin that Brothers gave the Sycamores leads in the closSHAKY FROM THE LINE participation cohol Testing for bus drivers for Groceries......................................$4,766.21 mance to make a 3-pointer that put his team appointed. ... We had Program a ing minutes. Laquarious Paige came off the Iowa State might have been able to put 2017 at an annual participation fee of $55 Meyer Laboraties ahead for good, and the Cyclones held off chance to be beat awful benchChemicals..........................$187.89 to score a career-high 20, and reserve the Sycamores away earlier if not for poor plusan a per driver fee of $52. Motion car- Kitchen MLS Sanitation ried unanimously.

Indiana State 73-71 in the opening game of good team,” Indiana State TJ Bell had 10 points and 11 rebounds. free-throw shooting. The Cyclones went 15 Motion by Frederick, second by Es- Garbage Removal...........................$375.00 NIMCO the AdvoCare Invitational at Disney World coach Greg Lansing said.

BIG PICTURE for 29 from the foul line, including just 5 of linger, to approve authorizing Morris request to SBRC for Maximum Modified Supple- Red Ribbon Week Supplies.............$31.50 on Thursday.

“We were right there. for Open Enrollment Out PostThis 15 over the last 9:46.

Office tournament provides the first real mental Amount Fall 2015 “We know we can make shots. Just have Coach drew upnota inplay for of $77,352. Motion car- Stamps.............................................$141.00 test of the young season for Iowa State, SCOTT LEADS THE WAY School Health ried unanimously. to adapt to the atmosphere,” Morris said us to execute the Motion last second.

Unfortunately which won its first three games over SaScott entered the tournament leading the Nurse Supplies................................$132.58

by Eslinger, second by Frederick,in,” to approve increase of“It’s activity bus pay SIRWA after Iowa State (4-0) remained unbeaten my shot didn’t go Scott said. a salty vannah State, Mount St. Mary’s and The Missouri Valley Conference in scoring at from $7.50 to $11.00 per hour from time Sewer...............................................$226.00 Supply departure to going arrival back to Orientdespite shooting 34.2 percent from the field loss. It’s a salty of taste. ... It’s to hurt me Supreme CitadelSchool by an average of 42 points. The Cy- 22.3 points per game. The junior was 7 of 18 Macksburg effective immediately. Motion Office Supplies.................................$84.84 and barely making half its free throws. for a while.” carried clones start five seniors, but Indiana State from the field, including 4 of 10 from behind SWCC unanimously.

Fees, Motion

by Frederick, second

by Scott, Tuition “Nobody on the sideline was out of the Iowa State (4-0) advanced to the tournais an &experienced team, too. The Sycamores the 3-point line. Paige is a sophomore whose to approve bid from Karr Tuck-Pointing Bus Driver Train........................$10,985.10 game. Everyone was engaged,” Morris add- ment semifinals,ofdespite for 15 area from hung tough, making a final push after falling previous career high was 8 points. He had $8,124 for going work on 5 mezzanine and TASC cracks on a wing wall of elementary build- Flex Plan..........................................$135.83 ed. “I think we all stayed together. We al- the foul line over the finalwater 10 leaks minutes.

The behind 54-48, but didn’t have to enough to been averaging just 4.7 before Thursday.

Value Greenfield ing eliminating in hallway and True in nurse's office. of Motion ways had confidence.”

Cyclones trailed for most the carried first unanihalf Supplies.............................................$11.48 put the game away when they climbed back UP NEXT Visa mously.

Thomas was just 2 of 10 from the field. before using an 11-0 run to wipe out a nineon top.

The Cyclones will meet Miami (4-0) in Motion by Scott, second by Frederick, Supplies ..........................................$483.45 to approve Support Staff Employee Hand- VisaPOLL IMPLICATIONS He put the Cyclones ahead with his second point deficit. book the semifinals of the eight-team tournament with addition of a signature page Misc Supplies..................................$298.92 Ahsen,AdvoCare Chrystal 3-pointer with 54 seconds remaining. NazMorris, who also hadreceipt ninethereof rebounds, was VonThe field features two teams on Friday. Indiana State falls into the losshowing by employee.

Mileage............................................$130.41 Motion carried unanimously. areth Mitrou-Long made one of two free joined in double figures

by Mitrou-Long ranked in the Top 25, Iowa State and No. er’s bracket, where the Sycamores will face Motion

by Eslinger, second by Scott, to Walmart approvewith Amendment 5 to Master Agree- Supplies...........................................$179.77 throws with 7.6 seconds left, and Indiana and Darrell Bowie 13 apiece.

Deonte 11 Gonzaga. Three others teams the Cy- Stanford (4-1). ment for a Combined School and Public Zelmer Culligan Library effective January 1, 2017, through Water Softener..................................$63.00 December 31, 2018. Motion carried unan- PERL Healy imously.

Motion by Frederick, second by Scott, Conference Standing Boards......$1,255.00 to adjourn meeting at 8:05pm. Motion PREPAIDS Ahlers & Cooney, P.C. carried unanimously.

Orient-Macksburg Community School Next regular meeting will be held De- Fees....................................................$50.00 BIG 10 BIG 12 Saturday’s games District-Orient Public Library Board Howells Pumpkin Patch cember 12, 2016, at 6:30 pm. of Directors Eldon Ray, Board President Elementary......................................$105.00 EAST Conference Overall FCS Board Playoffs NAEYC Julie Frederick, Board Secretary Special Joint Meeting Conference Overall Oklahoma 8-0 9-2 Illinois Central Arkansas, 2 p.m., ESPN3 Membership......................................$60.00 NOVEMBER BOARD MEETING NovemberState 14, 2016at – 6:00pm Postmaster INVOICES 2016 Publicat Library Michigan 7-1 10-1 Oklahoma State 7-1 9-2 Samford Youngstown State, 4 p.m., ESPN3 Stamps.............................................$141.00 GENERAL The Board of Education of OrientOhio State 7-1 10-1 West 5-2 8-2 PSAT/NMSQT October 2016Virginia Macksburg Community School District PSAT.................................................$60.00 Access Systems State met PIONEER in special joint session with Orient Penn State 7-1 9-2 Kansas 4-3 6-4 Copier..............................................$872.43 PPEL Public Library Board at 6:00pm on MonIndiana 3-5 5-6 Baylor 3-3 6-4 Conference Overall Access Systems Adair County Landfill day, November 14, 2016, at Orient Public Trash Removal..................................$20.00 Copier Lease...................................$872.44 Resource Technology Center. Members Maryland 2-6 5-6 TCU 3-4 5-5 San Diego 8-0 9-1 Burger Plumbing Agriland FS present on behalf of Orient-Macksburg Michigan State 1-7 3-8 Texas 3-5 5-6 Dayton 7-1 9-2 Repairs..........................................$1,468.26 Board Fuel...............................................$1,540.15 of Education were President Eldon Quill Akin Building Tech 2-6 4-7 Center Ray,Drake 6-2 7-4 Wendi Eslinger, Ryan Frederick and Rutgers 0-8 2-9 Texas Supplies.............................................$32.85 Chairs...............................................$449.98 Jana Scott. Absent: Tricia Gardner. Also Iowa State 2-6 3-8 Marist 5-2 5-6 Sales Tax Alliant Energy present were Superintendent Clark Wicks Auto-Jet Muffler Corp Utilities..............................................$52.57 and Jacksonville 4-3 5-5 Secretary Julie Frederick. Members WEST Kansas 1-7 2-9 Repairs.............................................$131.77 present on behalf of the Public Library Anderson Erickson Orient-Macksburg Community Conference Overall Campbell 3-4 5-5 Milk..............................................$1,680.97 Decker Equipment Board were: President Donna Miller, LiSchool District Smart Board....................................$307.39 brary Director Sharon Mensing, Members Bissell, Sue Nebraska 6-2 9-2 Friday’s games Valparaiso 3-5 4-7 Board of Directors Regular Meeting Physical Expense..............................$13.44 Heartland Tire & Auto Angie Ford, Anita Mittag and Polly Ruth.

November 14, 2016 - 6:30pm South Central Iowa Blick Art Materials President Donna Miller called meeting Wisconsin 6-2 9-2 TCU at Texas, 2:30 p.m., Repairs...............................................$40.00 FS1 Morehead State 3-5 4-7Regional E911 Board of Education of Orient-Macks- Art Supplies.......................................$58.88 Hillyward Minutes to order on behalf of Orient Public Library Minnesota 5-3 8-3 Baylor vs Texas Tech, 5 p.m., ESPN at Dallas Stetson 2-6 4-7 burg Community School District met in Byers Lock Shop September 28, 2016 Repairs...............................................$30.59 Board at 6:02pm. regular session at 6:30pm on Monday, Supplies.............................................$14.00 NAPA The meeting was called to order at 7:00 President Ray called meeting to order Iowa 5-3 7-4 Butler 2-6 4-7 November 14, 2016, in Superintendent's Centerpoint Repairs...............................................$98.61 on behalf of Orient-Macksburg Communi- p.m. by Denny Denton, Chair. Other Northwestern 4-4 5-6 were Wendi Es- Energy.............................................$128.54 Saturday’s games Davidson 0-8 2-9 Office. Members present iResQ ty School District Board of Education at members present were Jo Duckworth, Paul linger, Ryan Frederick, Eldon Ray and CityKansas Computer Repairs...........................$569.00 of Orient at Kansas State, 11 Welch, Robert Kempf, Ronda Russell, 6:02pm.

Illinois 2-6 3-8 a.m., FS1 Saturday’s game Jana Scott. Absent: Tricia Gardner. Also Water/Electric..............................$2,733.75 J & A Flooring Motion by Eslinger, second by Freder- Shirley Jackson, Bill Black, Mark Purdue 1-7 3-8 West Virginia at Iowa State, 2:30 p.m., FS1 FCS playoffs present were Superintendent Clark Wicks, Creston Flooring...........................................$742.00 Publishing Co ick, to approve the Agenda on behalf of Williams, Nate Bucher, Dani Gray, Steve Principal Teresa Thompson, Secretary Advertising......................................$105.49 M Livingston & Sons Dixon, and Stephen PatBoard of Education. carried unan- 6 Shelley, San DiegoMotion at Cal-Poly, p.m.,Merlin ESPN3 Julie Frederick and Renee Sammons.

Grounds Keeping.........................$1,300.00 imously.

Echo terson. Others present were Lyn Hansen Friday’s game MISSOURI VALLEY President Ray called meeting to order at Lighting.............................................$86.49 PCM/Tiger Direct A brief exchange of introductions took (Hansen's M & M Services), Sarah 6:30pm.ABC Computer Repairs...........................$244.41 Farmers & Merchants Cochran (Racom), and Diane Sefrit (SCI place between the two boards.

Nebraska at Iowa, 2:30 p.m., Conference Overall Motion by Frederick, second by Scott, To replace petty cash........................$45.65 Ron's Pest Solutions Sharon Mensing, Library Director, gave Administrator).

North 10-1 to approve Agenda with addition of fol- Forster, Pest Control.......................................$55.00 ShellyDakota State 7-1 The minutes of the August meeting an overview of the library's achievements. lowing: Action Item H. Approval of Mileage............................................$409.50 School Bus Sales 8-3 She began with giving a short history of were reviewed by the Board. Motion by Saturday’s games South Dakota State 7-1 Master Agreement for a Combined School Green Hills AEA Repairs.............................................$345.50 how the public library originated approxi- Shelley to approve the August minutes as Michigan at Ohio State, 11 ABCMotion carried unani- Instructional....................................$660.00 Youngstown State 6-2 and a.m., Public Library.

School Tech Supply8-3 mately 17 years ago and the committee presented. Second by Welch. All ayes. mously.

Computer Repairs...........................$179.98 members who were involved in obtaining Greenfield Lumber Co The Board reviewed the financial and Illinois at Northwestern, 11Motion a.m., Illinois State 4-4 6-5

by BTN Frederick, second by Scott, Supplies...........................................$119.00 Visa a grant from the Kellogg Foundation activity reports. Motion by Russell to apto approve minutes of regular Board of Di- GRMC Repairs & Improvements...............$418.41 Business Health & Well wherein there were 106 applications but prove the reports. Second by Welch. All Rutgers at Maryland, 11 a.m., ESPNNews Northern Iowa 4-4 5-6 rectors meeting of October 17 as written. Physical.............................................$60.00 Wilson Electric only six grants given and this committee ayes. The bills were then reviewed. DenPurdue at Indiana, 11 a.m., ESPNU Western Illinois 3-5 6-5 Motion carried unanimously.

Repairs.............................................$223.05 Hillyard was successful in obtaining one of those ton asked about the Sleuth bill for $6780 Motion

by Eslinger, October Activity Account grants to help make the public/school li- that he received a notice from as being Minnesota at Wisconsin, 2:30 p.m., BTNsecond by Freder- Supplies...........................................$409.25 South Dakota 3-5 4-7 ick, to approve Invoices and Summary of Hometown Insurance brary a reality. And the success continues past due. This was for July, 2016 - June, Anderson's Michigan State at Penn State, 2:30 p.m., ESPN Missouri State 2-6 4-7 Bills and Financial Report. Motion car- Insurance......................................$1,297.00 Samples for Fundraisers.....................$8.76 today with 4500 visitors walking through 2017. The CAD portion was $4937, ried unanimously.

IASB the library door in 2015-16. This number CAD2 $218, CAD mapping $375, and Indiana State 2-6 Audubon High School 4-7 Annual Dues....................................$211.00 XC Meet............................................$28.00 seems to increase every year. 480 people 911 Support $1250. This was Clarke Action Items: Southern 2-6 4-7 CommunicationIllinois Network attended programs last summer. There County's bill. It would be times three with Motion by Eslinger, second by Freder- Iowa Bear, Devin ick, to approve contract of Chase Stohr as Internet............................................$150.92 Official 10/15/2016........................$140.00 were an average of 19 per week attending Madison and Adams. All three counties Jr. High Boys Basketball Coach and table Keck Byon, Fred Preschool Story Hour. Lego camps are in indicated there had been no maintenance action on Jr. High girls basketball coach- Commodities...................................$580.48 Official 10/15/2016........................$140.00 the second year. Legos were purchased since 2012. All three counties felt that ing position until next month. Motion car- Kirkwood College CAM Schools with a grant from Empowering Adair there was no point in paying for this conOnline Classes.................................$350.00 2 Event Fees....................................$130.00 County Foundation and some have been tract when nothing is done for the system. ried unanimously. donated. 16 children attended Lego Camp Motion by Shelley to pay the bills as preMotion by Scott, second by Eslinger, to Martin Brothers Creston Schools approve participation in Iowa Drug & Al- Groceries......................................$4,766.21 XC Meet............................................$40.00 in October and 20 in November. 50 at- sented except for the Sleuth bill. Second cohol Testing Program for bus drivers for Meyer Laboraties Fountain Florist tended the Blank Park Zoo program. The by Russell. All ayes. Sefrit will prepare a 2017 at an annual participation fee of $55 Kitchen Chemicals..........................$187.89 Flowers for Coronation..................$150.00 highlight of the year was the Fancy Nancy response to Sleuth indicating that there Party last May with 23 girls attending and will be no payment for that bill. plus a per driver fee of $52. Motion car- MLS Sanitation Graphic Edge Garbage Removal...........................$375.00 XC Shirts...........................................$36.44 21 volunteers helping to paint nails etc.

Hansen provided her written report. ried unanimously.

IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR Motion by Frederick, second by Es- NIMCO Hansen, Ed Director Mensing distributed a handout to GeoComm has Pictometry functional in all UNION COUNTY linger, to approve authorizing request to seven counties. The version installed was Official 10/04/2016..........................$95.00 Red Ribbon Week Supplies.............$31.50 the board members listing many positive IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF SBRC for Maximum Modified Supple- Post Office IHSADA comments from the library's Facebook the one each county currently had. It is CRAIG ALAN ROBERTS, Deceased. mental Amount for Open Enrollment Out Stamps.............................................$141.00 Membership & Fees..........................$70.00 page regarding the various programs at the not possible to do distance measurements CASE NO. ESPR015821 Josten library. These comments together with on it. The county version has to be used NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF not in Fall 2015 of $77,352. Motion car- School Health ried unanimously.

Nurse Supplies................................$132.58 2016 Yearbooks...........................$3,089.90 comments from members of both boards for that. The 2015 updated aerials have APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, Motion by Eslinger, second by FrederKeefe, Nick SIRWA suggests how the library is creating a also been put on the system.

AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS GeoComm had a conference call with To All Persons Interested in the Estate ick, to approve increase of activity bus pay Sewer...............................................$226.00 Official 10/03/2016..........................$95.00 sense of community for people and improves the quality of lives and gives peo- Hansen and Sefrit. Map data files were LaBarge, Jeff of Craig Alan Roberts, Deceased, who from $7.50 to $11.00 per hour from time Supreme School Supply of departure to arrival back to Orient- Office Supplies.................................$84.84 Official 10/15/2016........................$140.00 ple a place to go and be a part of. "Friends sent and discussed. The information was died on or about July 4, 2014: Mount Ayr Community School of the Library" remains a huge strength in provided in the attached written report You are hereby notified that on Novem- Macksburg effective immediately. Motion SWCC Tuition & Fees, XC Meet............................................$32.00 fundraising for the library holding a big from GeoComm. The PSAP boundaries ber 14, 2016, the last will and testament of carried unanimously.

Motion by Frederick, second by Scott, Bus Driver Train........................$10,985.10 Neff Company plant sale in the spring and always a very among other things still need to be updatCraig Alan Roberts, deceased, bearing Athletic Banners & Letters.............$566.28 successful candy sale in the fall and is an- ed. So this will not be completed anytime date of February 21, 2013, was admitted to to approve bid from Karr Tuck-Pointing TASC other example of a program that involve- soon. Hansen has 84 more questions to probate in the above named court and that of $8,124 for work on mezzanine area and Flex Plan..........................................$135.83 Nodaway Valley School XC Meet............................................$20.00 ment creates a sense of community and answer for GeoComm.

Robin Anne Roberts was appointed execu- cracks on a wing wall of elementary build- True Value Greenfield Wescom needs adjacent data line inforhelps improves quality of lives. The litor of the estate. Any action to set aside ing eliminating water leaks in hallway and Supplies.............................................$11.48 Smith, Jamie Official 10/15/2016........................$140.00 brary remains very progressive in technol- mation for Madison Co. Motion by Duckthe will must be brought in the district in nurse's office. Motion carried unani- Visa Supplies ..........................................$483.45 Star Destinations ogy and offerings to the public. A link to worth to provide the information to court of said county within the later to oc- mously.

Motion by Scott, second by Frederick, Visa National FFA Convention...........$2,792.00 the public library's catalog is on the Wescom. Second by Shelley. All ayes. It cur of four months from the date of the to approve Support Staff Employee HandTrophy Shop Misc Supplies..................................$298.92 will come to Hansen and then be sent to school's website, www.o-mschools.org. second publication of this notice or one Homecoming King Plaque...............$15.99 Ongoing needs of the library consist of Wescom. month from the date of mailing of this no- book with addition of a signature page Von Ahsen, Chrystal continued communication between the Hansen indicated the Sept. 20 update tice to all heirs of the decedent and de- showing receipt thereof by employee. Mileage............................................$130.41 Trophy Shop Walmart XC Medals......................................$243.98 district and the public library and support- went well. The Adams Co. issue of rebidvisees under the will whose identities are Motion carried unanimously.

Motion by Eslinger, second by Scott, to Supplies...........................................$179.77 Visa ing the fundraisers of the "Friends of the ding of Chat Mobility calls was a problem. reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be approve Amendment 5 to Master Agree- Zelmer Culligan Homecoming Supplies...................$184.69 Library". Also keeping the appearance of Cochran said rebid won't provide any forever barred. the indoor and outdoor premises pleasant changes as a caller moves.

Notice is further given that all persons ment for a Combined School and Public Water Softener..................................$63.00 Walmart Sefrit reported she attended the State Homecoming Supplies...................$197.33 and clean creating an inviting environindebted to the estate are requested to Library effective January 1, 2017, through PERL West Central Valley Community ment. Director Mensing suggested that E911 Council meeting on Sept. 8. There make immediate payment to the under- December 31, 2018. Motion carried unan- Healy Conference Standing Boards......$1,255.00 XC Meet............................................$60.00 students need to be learning more about was approx. one million dollars left of the signed, and creditors having claims imously.

Woodin, Tom Motion by Frederick, second by Scott, PREPAIDS and using EBSCOhost, a web-based infor- consolidation grant money but that has against the estate shall file them with the Official...............................................$95.00 mation resource through the AEA which been promised currently. Now counties clerk of the above named district court, as to adjourn meeting at 8:05pm. Motion Ahlers & Cooney, P.C. includes full text magazines, newspapers can go on a waiting list for any money that Fees....................................................$50.00 provided by law, duly authenticated, for carried unanimously.

Next regular meeting will be held De- Howells Pumpkin Patch and reference tools. You can search it is not used by those grants. Sefrit also inOrient-Macksburg Community School allowance, and unless so filed by the later at 6:30 pm. cember 12, 2016, from any computer with Internet access - formed members of upcoming meetings District-Orient Public Library Board Elementary......................................$105.00 to occur of four months from the date of Eldon Ray, Board President NAEYC that could be attended: Oct. 24, Consoliat home, work, school or at the library.

Board of Directors the second publication of this notice or The Master Agreement was reviewed dation informational meeting; Oct. 24 pm Membership......................................$60.00 Special Joint Meeting one month from the date of mailing of this Julie Frederick, Board Secretary NOVEMBER BOARD MEETING and the agreement, upon board approval, 911 Update meeting; Oct. 25, Iowa Postmaster November 14, 2016 – 6:00pm notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a INVOICES 2016 will be renewed for the next two years.

NENA; Oct. 26 Iowa APCO. Stamps.............................................$141.00 claim is thereafter forever barred.

Public Library Superintendent Wicks commented on GENERAL There was considerable discussion of PSAT/NMSQT Dated November 15, 2016.

The Board of Education of OrientPSAT.................................................$60.00 Macksburg Community School District continuing the great partnership with the the consolidation grant. Williams indicatRobin Anne Roberts October 2016 PPEL Executor of the Estate Access Systems met in special joint session with Orient public library. President Ray thanked the ed that if SCI is willing to agree to consid1701 Valley Forge Place Copier..............................................$872.43 Access Systems Public Library Board at 6:00pm on Mon- board for their ongoing hard work in- er being on the 700 MHz system then Copier Lease...................................$872.44 day, November 14, 2016, at Orient Public volved in the continued successful opera- counties could be eligible for grants. He Downers Grove, IL 60516 Adair County Landfill Trash Removal..................................$20.00 Burger Plumbing Todd G. Nielsen, #AT0005759 Resource Technology Center. Members tion of the library and agreed that the li- wanted to upgrade their portables and inAgriland FS Repairs..........................................$1,468.26 present on behalf of Orient-Macksburg brary makes a great positive difference in clude making them 700 capable. Other Attorney for the Executor counties could agree and be eligible. RusFuel...............................................$1,540.15 Quill Kenyon & Nielsen, P.C., Board of Education were President Eldon our community.

President Miller adjourned meeting on sell agreed to sign such an agreement. SeAkin Building Center Chairs...............................................$449.98 Ray, Wendi Eslinger, Ryan Frederick and 211 N. Maple Street, frit indicated there has been no discussion Supplies.............................................$32.85 Sales Tax Creston, IA 50801 Jana Scott. Absent: Tricia Gardner. Also Orient Public Library's behalf at 6:25pm.

Motion by Frederick, second by Scott, of consolidation grants for future years.

Auto-Jet Muffler Corp Date of second publication: November Alliant Energy present were Superintendent Clark Wicks Cochran reported that the Text911 testUtilities..............................................$52.57 Repairs.............................................$131.77 and Secretary Julie Frederick. Members to adjourn special joint meeting at 25, 2016 ing showed no issues in recent testing.

Anderson Erickson Decker Equipment present on behalf of the Public Library 6:25pm. Motion carried unanimously.

Eldon Ray, Board President The State hasn't notified anyone if it is Orient-Macksburg Community Milk..............................................$1,680.97 Smart Board....................................$307.39 Board were: President Donna Miller, Liwilling to accept the system. It ran sucSchool District Bissell, Sue Heartland Tire & Auto brary Director Sharon Mensing, Members Julie Frederick, Board Secretary cessfully in Butler Co. for three weeks.

Physical Expense..............................$13.44 Repairs...............................................$40.00 Angie Ford, Anita Mittag and Polly Ruth.

Board of Directors Regular Meeting She indicated the cost for implementing Blick Art Materials November 14, 2016 - 6:30pm South Central Iowa Regional E911 Hillyward President Donna Miller called meeting would be about $10,000/PSAP. The State Board of Education of Orient-Macks- Art Supplies.......................................$58.88 Repairs...............................................$30.59 to order on behalf of Orient Public Library Minutes has put out an RFP for information on imNAPA burg Community School District met in Byers Lock Shop September 28, 2016 Board at 6:02pm. regular session at 6:30pm on Monday, Supplies.............................................$14.00 Repairs...............................................$98.61 The meeting was called to order at 7:00 plementation. The intention is to have it President Ray called meeting to order November 14, 2016, in Superintendent's Centerpoint iResQ on behalf of Orient-Macksburg Communi- p.m. by Denny Denton, Chair. Other statewide in 2017. It is possible the State Office. Members present were Wendi Es- Energy.............................................$128.54 Computer Repairs...........................$569.00 ty School District Board of Education at members present were Jo Duckworth, Paul may pay for this.

She reported there have been several inlinger, Ryan Frederick, Eldon Ray and City of Orient J & A Flooring 6:02pm.

Welch, Robert Kempf, Ronda Russell, Jana Scott. Absent: Tricia Gardner. Also Water/Electric..............................$2,733.75 Flooring...........................................$742.00 Motion by Eslinger, second by Freder- Shirley Jackson, Bill Black, Mark stances of systems being down. TCS failed to send date/time information so present were Superintendent Clark Wicks, Creston Publishing Co M Livingston & Sons Williams, Nate Bucher, Dani Gray, Steve ick, to approve the Agenda on behalf of Principal Teresa Thompson, Secretary Advertising......................................$105.49 Grounds Keeping.........................$1,300.00 Board of Education. Motion carried unan- Shelley, Merlin Dixon, and Stephen Pat- that distorted records and calls didn't Echo Julie Frederick and Renee Sammons.

PCM/Tiger Direct imously. terson. Others present were Lyn Hansen match. The problem has been sorted out President Ray called meeting to order at Lighting.............................................$86.49 Computer Repairs...........................$244.41 A brief exchange of introductions took (Hansen's M & M Services), Sarah now.

Denton brought up a discussion of State Farmers & Merchants Ron's Pest Solutions 6:30pm.

Cochran (Racom), and Diane Sefrit (SCI place between the two boards. funds and expenses of SCI and how this Motion by Frederick, second by Scott, To replace petty cash........................$45.65 Pest Control.......................................$55.00 Sharon Mensing, Library Director, gave Administrator). to approve Agenda with addition of fol- Forster, Shelly School Bus Sales an overview of the library's achievements.

The minutes of the August meeting will be handled as the budget years lowing: Action Item H. Approval of Mileage............................................$409.50 Repairs.............................................$345.50 She began with giving a short history of were reviewed by the Board. Motion by progress. He was concerned about server School Tech Supply Master Agreement for a Combined School Green Hills AEA how the public library originated approxi- Shelley to approve the August minutes as costs for text 911, keeping the spares in supply, the year five Racom contract reand Public Library. Motion carried unani- Instructional....................................$660.00 Computer Repairs...........................$179.98 mately 17 years ago and the committee presented. Second by Welch. All ayes.

Greenfield Lumber Co mously.

Visa The Board reviewed the financial and newal, etc. Budget items need to be members who were involved in obtaining Motion by Frederick, second by Scott, Supplies...........................................$119.00 Repairs & Improvements...............$418.41 a grant from the Kellogg Foundation activity reports. Motion by Russell to ap- thought about by members as the time apto approve minutes of regular Board of Di- GRMC Business Health & Well Wilson Electric wherein there were 106 applications but prove the reports. Second by Welch. All proaches for the next budget to be prerectors meeting of October 17 as written. Physical.............................................$60.00 Repairs.............................................$223.05 only six grants given and this committee ayes. The bills were then reviewed. Den- pared.

Duckworth feels the 60% of the surHillyard Motion carried unanimously.

October Activity Account was successful in obtaining one of those ton asked about the Sleuth bill for $6780 Motion by Eslinger, second by Freder- Supplies...........................................$409.25 Anderson's grants to help make the public/school li- that he received a notice from as being charge that the Board gets will be about all ick, to approve Invoices and Summary of Hometown Insurance Samples for Fundraisers.....................$8.76 brary a reality. And the success continues past due. This was for July, 2016 - June, that can be expected. Sefrit indicated that Bills and Financial Report. Motion car- Insurance......................................$1,297.00 Audubon High School today with 4500 visitors walking through 2017. The CAD portion was $4937, currently payments are about $155,000 per IASB ried unanimously.

XC Meet............................................$28.00 the library door in 2015-16. This number CAD2 $218, CAD mapping $375, and quarter. The State indicated that this new Annual Dues....................................$211.00 Bear, Devin Action Items: seems to increase every year. 480 people 911 Support $1250. This was Clarke fiscal year with the 60% figure SCI's payMotion by Eslinger, second by Freder- Iowa Communication Network Official 10/15/2016........................$140.00 attended programs last summer. There County's bill. It would be times three with ment may be about $200,000/quarter. The ick, to approve contract of Chase Stohr as Internet............................................$150.92 Byon, Fred were an average of 19 per week attending Madison and Adams. All three counties first payment check in November will be Jr. High Boys Basketball Coach and table Keck Official 10/15/2016........................$140.00 Preschool Story Hour. Lego camps are in indicated there had been no maintenance an indication of the amount that will be reaction on Jr. High girls basketball coach- Commodities...................................$580.48 CAM Schools the second year. Legos were purchased since 2012. All three counties felt that ceived.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:52 p.m. ing position until next month. Motion car- Kirkwood College 2 Event Fees....................................$130.00 with a grant from Empowering Adair there was no point in paying for this conStephen Patterson Online Classes.................................$350.00 Creston Schools ried unanimously.

County Foundation and some have been tract when nothing is done for the system.

Secretary XC Meet............................................$40.00 donated. 16 children attended Lego Camp Motion by Shelley to pay the bills as preMotion by Scott, second by Eslinger, to Martin Brothers approve participation in Iowa Drug & Al- Groceries......................................$4,766.21 Fountain Florist in October and 20 in November. 50 at- sented except for the Sleuth bill. Second Meyer Laboraties cohol Testing Program for bus drivers for Flowers for Coronation..................$150.00 tended the Blank Park Zoo program. The by Russell. All ayes. Sefrit will prepare a 2017 at an annual participation fee of $55 Kitchen Chemicals..........................$187.89 Graphic Edge highlight of the year was the Fancy Nancy response to Sleuth indicating that there plus a per driver fee of $52. Motion car- MLS Sanitation XC Shirts...........................................$36.44 Party last May with 23 girls attending and will be no payment for that bill.

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AP Sports Writer

IOWA CITY (AP) — Iowa linebacker Josey Jewell’s pre-game routine includes a music playlist he dubbed “Kinnick” in honor of the Hawkeyes home stadium.

Jewell lined the songs up so that “oldies” from bands like Boston and REO Speedwagon play first, helping him keep his burgeoning intensity in check. As the team bus gets closer to the stadium, Jewell pumps music from heavier bands into his ears, fueling a fury he eventually unleashes on opponents like few players in the country.

“When I get on a football field, I just kind of turn a switch,” Jewell said.

Having the foresight to plan details down to the song is just one of reasons why Jewell, affectionately nicknamed “The Outlaw” by fans, is the latest overlooked Iowa recruit to develop into a star. Jewell and his Big Ten-leading 105 tackles were rewarded Monday, when he was just one of five players nominated for the Butkus Award, given to the nation’s top linebacker.

Jewell and the Hawkeyes (7-4, 5-3 Big Ten) close out the regular season Friday against No. 17 Nebraska (92, 6-2).

“Oh man. I mean, If you could just see how he operates every single day. I’ve never seen anything like it,” defensive tackle Jaleel Johnson said. “It’s unbelievable ... he just does everything at a high level.”

But like Dallas Clark, Bob Sanders and current Green Bay Packers star Mike Daniels and many others before him, Jewell arrived in Iowa City as a project. It took prodding from assistant coach Reese Morgan — who had an extensive background coaching in high school — to convince coach Kirk Ferentz that Jewell was even worth a scholarship.

“I thought with Josey at least we’d get a guy who was

a winner. Everything he did, he won. Certainly a leader.

Certainly a tough-minded guy,” Ferentz said.

Jewell arrived at Iowa as a 190-pound multi-sport athlete from Decorah whose recruiting offers came mainly from local FCS schools. He redshirted in 2013, focusing on getting his body ready for the rigors of the Big Ten. Jewell spent most of his first year in Iowa under the tutelage of longtime Hawkeyes strength coach Chris Doyle.

“He’s a great motivator.

He gets you going with everything. If you’re not going hard enough on something, he’ll make sure you’re going hard,” Jewell said of Doyle.

Jewell made such an impression that he cracked the starting lineup late in 2014.

The first true sign that Jewell might be special came in an ugly bowl loss to Tennessee, when he made 14 tackles in a game the Hawkeyes knew was over before halftime.

In addition to putting on over 40 pounds since high school, Jewell became dedicated to film study. The results truly began to show last season, when Jewell made a team-leading 126 tackles and was named second-team All-Big Ten. “I’m not the strongest, fastest or biggest guy out there, so I just try to take advantage of the small things, whether it be watching more film or giving more in practice. Anything possible advantage I can take,” Jewell said.

Jewell’s emotions can still get the best of him, as he got ejected for targeting in the season opener and nearly got tossed from another game. But Jewell has proven to be both an inspiration for an improved defense and the spark that raises the intensity level for Iowa’s entire team.

“He’s got great character. He’s someone that you want to lead your team. He’s going to show you the right way,” said senior cornerback Desmond King.

UCLA women top Iowa CANCUN, Mexico (AP) — UCLA coach Cori Close was more delighted with Monique Billings’ performance at the foul line than the career high in points she had.

Billings scored 27 points, going 9 for 9 on free throws, to lead the ninth-ranked Bruins to a 78-65 win over Iowa on Thursday night at the Cancun Challenge.

“I’m so excited for Billings,” Close said. “I’m in the business to watch young women grow, and she shot under 50 percent as a freshman and got better as a sophomore. Even a few weeks ago, she had a tough night from the free throw line. I’m thrilled for her career high, but most proud of her growth from the free throw line.”

Billings also made nine of her 12 shots from the field for UCLA (4-1). But the star junior forward was particularly pleased with her perfect night at the foul line.

“I practiced it this week. Struggled last week,” Billings said. “I tried to get better at it and happy I finished.”

UCLA led by four at halftime and Iowa (4-2) cut the margin to two early in the third quarter, but was unable to get any closer.

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300 W. Hutchings St., Winterset, Iowa 50273 MCHCS is an equal opportunity employer Madison County Health Care System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.

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COMMUNITY

Creston News Advertiser | Friday, November 25, 2016

Club news Creston United Methodist Women

The executive committee of Creston United Methodist Women met Thursday, Nov. 3. Co-president Sandy McNichols called the meeting to order with nine officers and special events chairman present. Joys and concerns were shared.

Beth Perry had the devotions from Response Magazine stating the UMW was organized in 1869, and followed with a prayer.

Minutes of the October meeting were read and corrected and the treasurer’s report was given.

Included in the treasurer’s report was a report on the October dinner.

Vice-president Ann Driskell noted that the trustees are asking the women to clean the kitchen at their convenience.

At the unit meeting in March, there will be a program on community service.

In May there will be a sixhour study on the Bible and sexuality and a program on climate justice in September.

The December unit meeting was to be an evening

meeting with a light supper, but due to a conflict with the lighted Christmas parade it will be 2 p.m. Dec. 1.

Morning Circle met Nov. 17 with Colleen Brotherton as hostess assisted by Lois Jay. Judy Kading presided with eight members present.

Perry gave the devotions and the program entitled “World Thank Offering.”

Evening Circle met Nov. 19. Rosalie Denton presided with seven members present.

Bobi Woodin presented a Response Magazine moment on climate justice.

Denton gave the program entitled “World Thank Offering.”

Upcoming dates to remember are April 25 at Bidwell Riverside and May 11 for Women at the Well.

Mary Circle

Mary Circle of First Christian Church met Nov. 17 at the church. There were eight members present. President Fils called the meeting to order with the disciple women’s prayer.

Joyce read the minutes and Alice gave the treasurer’s report. Both were approved as read.

Old business discussed was the anything sale that will be tabled until later.

New business is the Christmas meeting to be held 11:30 a.m. Dec. 15 at A&G. Alice motioned to adjourned and Ro Emma seconded.

Florence gave the lesson on Peter’s mother-in-law from “Women of the Bible.”

Refreshments were served at the close of the meeting. Next meeting will be in December.

lead the meeting with eight present and two guests.

Brown gave the treasurer’s report and Weirich read the minutes. Both were approved. Fines for the Nov. 14 went to Sheldahl and Adams won squares. Secret pals will

start next week and the “gain yards” contest continues.

Brown gave a program on curbing your hunger and how to power through your day by putting protein to work for you with many idea and recipe handouts. A

humorous paper was read on don’t eat dead food as it has no nutrients and makes you feel old.

The weekly red can challenge is to get active when hungry. Next meeting will be Monday, Nov. 28.

TOPS #IA 1338

TOPS #IA 1338 met 5 p.m. Nov. 14 at Creston First United Methodist Church to weigh-in. At 5:30 p.m., leader Shellie Adams called the meeting to order with nine members present. Best loser was Elaine Weirich and runner up was Carol Sheldahl.

Minutes were read by Weirich and Alice Brown gave the treasurer’s report.

Fines from Nov. 7 went to Sheldahl and Brown won squares. The red can challenge for the week is to encourage a fellow member.

Weirich gave the program on chronic illness and weight loss. As many realize, it is easier to work on ourselves with the help of the group.

Beverly Lyon was best loser Nov. 21. Brown and Barb P. tied for runner-up. Adams

Congregate meals Nov. 28-Dec. 2 Menu subject to change.

Reservations are required the day before. Call 641-7822447.

Monday: beef stew, oven roasted potatoes, orange juice, biscuit, hot spiced apples.

Tuesday: hamburger patty, lettuce, tomato, hamburger bun, ketchup, mustard, crispy cubed potatoes, mixed vegetables, peaches.

Wednesday: oven fried chicken, whipped potatoes with gravy, cabbage, wheat bread, fruit cocktail.

Library news A free craft program will be held for adults from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29, along with the ugly and weirdest sweatshirt or sweater contest for craft participants. Our craft will be making decorations from old Christmas cards. Time to get in the holiday mood and forget the stress of Thanksgiving.

Beginning at 6 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 7, Rod Tostenson will be performing the sounds of the holiday season on his saxophone.

We invite adults and families to enjoy a musical evening with him.

Crochet with Hannah returns. Beginners and experts alike are asked to join Hannah Kendrick from 11 a.m. to 1 pm. Mondays, Dec. 12 and 19, and Tuesday, Dec. 27.

Participants need to bring a size “G” crochet hook. We will provide the yarn. Kendrick will be teaching a single stitch with the goal of making a potholder, wash cloth or maybe some coasters.

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Holiday hours The library will be closed Dec. 24-26. The staff of the Gibson Memorial Library wish all of you a safe and happy holiday season.

Nominations open for 100 Great Iowa Nurses of 2017 IOWA CITY – The 100 Great Iowa Nurses program announces nominations are open for 2017 at www. greatnurses.org. Each year, the program recognizes 100 nurses across the state whose compassion and commitment to their patients and the nursing profession stand out above all others.

Founded in 2005, the program has recognized 1,200 Great Iowa Nurses.

Over the past 12 years, patients, coworkers, friends and family members have nominated thousands of outstanding nurses from across the state. To date, honorees have come from 93 of Iowa’s 99 counties.

“We know nurses are doing great things in every corner of the state,” 100 Great Iowa Nurses Co-Chair Liz Swanson said. “It is our hope to be able to recognize and celebrate nurses in every single Iowa county.”

100 Great Iowa Nurses hopes to continue to see statewide support for nurses, as well as an increase in nominations from the counties that have not yet been recognized: Fremont, Howard, Monona, Page, Van Buren and Worth.

Nurses selected for this

honor represent many sectors of health care, working as nurses in hospitals, long-term care facilities, schools and offices. They come from all practice areas, including acute care, sub-acute care, school nursing, parish nursing, nurse leadership and academics.

After undergoing a two-part review process, 100 Great Iowa Nurses are honored each year at a ceremony created for the state of Iowa by nurse and community leaders.

On May 7, the 2017 100 Great Iowa Nurses will gather to be honored at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines. The celebration is an annual prelude to National Nurses Week, which runs May 6-12.

This statewide program is made possible through the generous support of sponsors. In addition to recognizing 100 Great Iowa Nurses every year, the program also offers financial awards to nursing students.

Current and future nurses across Iowa are encouraged to apply for financial award opportunities to complete or further their nursing education. Applications can be found at www.greatnurses. org/financialawards.

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