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Be aware: Wind chills in Creston Monday could reach warning levels below -30 ■

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cold snap moving into the area Sunday through Tuesday could bring subzero temperatures for more than 36 hours to the Creston area, not including the wind chill.

Daily highs climb into the mid-20s today and Saturday before taking the plunge to below zero the remainder of the weekend.

“Saturday night is when the change is expected to start taking place,” Hillaker said State Climatologist Harry Hillaker. “It’s been a pretty cold winter so far, but it is expected that the Sunday through Tuesday period could be the coldest period yet.”

Hillaker said the temperature may drop to -13 late Sunday and only reach -4 for a high on Monday. The wind chill could reach -50 depending on several contributing factors like wind speed, temperature and sunshine.

If exposed to the severe cold, there are several safety tips to

keep in mind for home, pet and personal care.

Home protection

One of the biggest concerns when temperatures drop during the winter is protecting pipes from freezing.

When severe cold hits, run water to help keep the water inside the pipes from freezing. Also, open cabinet doors to allow warm air to reach the plumbing fixtures.

It helps to leave the thermostat at a constant temperature day and night during severe cold snaps.

If you plan to use a space heater, make sure it is on a level surface and all flammable material is at least three feet away.

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Safety tips for severe cold weather The American Red Cross gives 10 safety tips to remember during severe cold weather and wind chills. For more information about how to stay safe in cold weather, visit their website at www.redcross.org.

1. Wear layers of lightweight clothing to stay warm. Gloves and a hat will help prevent losing your body heat.

2. Don’t forget your pets - bring them indoors. If they can’t come inside, make sure they have enough shelter to keep them warm and that they can get to unfrozen water.

3. Protect your pipes - run water, even at a trickle, to help prevent your pipes from freezing. Open the kitchen and bathroom cabinet doors to allow warmer air to circulate around the plumbing.

4. Keep the thermostat at the same temperature day and night. Your heating bill may be a little higher, but you could avoid a more costly repair job if your pipes freeze and burst.

5. If you are using a space heater, place it on a level, hard surface and keep anything flammable at least three feet away – things such as paper, clothing, bedding, curtains or rugs.

6. Turn off space heaters and make sure fireplace embers are out before leaving the room or going to bed.

7. Never use a stove or oven to heat your home.

8. If you are using a fireplace, use a glass or metal fire screen large enough to catch sparks and rolling logs.

9. Use generators correctly – never operate a generator inside the home, including in the basement or garage.

10. Don’t hook a generator up to the home’s wiring. The safest thing to do is to connect the equipment you want to power directly to the outlets on the generator.

Source: American Red Cross, www.redcross.com

had fires because the outlets were not rated high enough (for space heaters),” said Creston Fire Chief Todd Jackson.

“We do not recommend extention cords with space heaters.”

Use similar safety techniques when using a fireplace.

Make sure all embers are put out before leaving and use proper screens to catch sparks or rolling logs.

“We don’t encourage any type of propane space heaters inside,” Jackson said.

“We ask that you check smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.”

When fires Jackson do occur in cold weather, local fire fighters have to combat the elements as well as the emergency situation.

“We have to maintain our trucks differently, such as no water in the discharge valves and we have to circulate water in our pumps so it doesn’t freeze up,” Jackson said.

Pet protection Dressing in lightweight layers and remembering gloves and a hat is one of the best ways to fight the cold while out in the elements.

Try to minimize bare skin exposure, especially in windy conditions.

“You need to cover the tender skin areas such as fingers, toes and nose,” said Director of Union C o u n t y Duckworth Emergency Management Jo Anne Duckworth. “Children and elderly are more susceptible to the cold. It’s best to go in and get warmed up often.”

If individuals need shelter from the cold, Duckworth said to call emergency management and request housing.

Make sure pets have a safe place to seek shelter from the cold.

“If it is too cold for you to be outside, it is too cold for your pets,” Duckworth said. “Livestock will need access to fresh water and extra feed. It takes a lot of feed this time of year to stay warm.”

When traveling, give car engines extra time to warm up and make sure all windows are clear of frost or snow. Do not leave a car running in an enclosed area like a garage.

Coldest yet Osceola recorded the coldest temperature of 2013 as thermometers reached -27 at sunrise on Christmas Eve. Mount Ayr and Winterset tied for third with a low of -24.

Hillaker said the Christmas Eve temperature will probably be colder than Sunday through Tuesday, but there was minimal wind. The weekend forecast predicts winds holding steady around 20 mph.

Within the past 10 years, the National Weather Service updated the formula for calculating wind chill.

“It is a very complicated formula and still arbitrary in a way, depending on how well people dress and how well they are acclimated to the cold,” Hillaker said.

Hillaker said the new formula does not weight wind speed as heavily and factors in direct sunlight because of more recent research.

“What would have been -75 wind chill might be getting down to -50, so it’s not as drastic sounding,” Hillaker said. “The weather service issues windchill warnings when it is -30 or lower. This coming weather is expected to be in the warning category.”

But the extended forecast does predict warmer temperatures if current weather patterns hold true.

“The weather service puts out an eight to 14 day outlook and it favors above average temperatures,” Hillaker said. “There is some hope on the horizon as the cold shifts westward.”

The first baby of the year was born in Creston 7:45 p.m. Wednesday at Greater Regional Medical Center to parents Dustin Hallett and Addy Holbrook of Creston.

Brantlee Murphy Hallett was 7 pounds, 2 ounces and 19 inches long.

Grandparents are Leah and Scott Crawley of Creston, William and Julie Hallett of Colorado, Mary and Greg Manley of Malvern and Larry Holbrook of Maryville, Mo. Great-grandparents are John and Kathy Ford, Alice and Jimmy Mayers and Bob and Annette Bierkamp.

The Creston News Advertiser will have a picture of the family and story in Monday’s newspaper.

Proposal would require e-filing for campaign finance reports Campaign finance reporting could go all 21st Century if the Iowa Legislature adopts a proposal from the state ethics agency.

“We think it’s time,” Ethics and Campaign Finance Disclosure Board Director Megan Tooker said about a bill to require that all reports to the board be filed electronically.

Electronic filing – e-filing – has been required for legislative and statewide campaigns, such as governor. Now the board wants to require all campaign finance reports to be filed electronically rather than in hand-written formats.

Tooker is optimistic lawmakers will see the value – and ease – of filing electronically. Some told her they regretted voting to require efiling, but once they did it wondered why they waited so long to make the change.

“I think that’s usually the experience,” said House State Government Committee Chairman Guy Vander Linden, R-Oskaloosa. Tooker’s proposal likely will go through Vander Linden’s committee.

“I would generally say yes, that it sounds like the right way to go,” Vander Linden said, “but there’s always an exception.

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Deaths Ronald Goben Creston

Ronald Goben, 75, of Creston died Jan. 2, 2014, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Goben Moines.

Services will be 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 6, at Powers Funeral Home, junction of highways 34 and 25. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery, south of Creston. The Rev. Dan Moore will officiate. Open visitation with family present will be 9:30 to 11 a.m. service time Monday at the funeral home. Memorials are to be established. Online condolences may be left at www. powersfh.com.

Ronald Lee Goben, son of Evelyn Ann (Sylvara) and Walter Cornelius Goben, was born Jan. 12, 1938, in

Lucas.

Ronald was educated in Creston schools.

Ron served in the Army Reserves beginning March 26, 1960, and was honorably discharged Sept. 25, 1960.

In the early 1970s, Ron married Marcella Jean Adams in Creston, and they later divorced.

Ron worked for Purolator for approximately 12 years, until it closed. He also worked for Graceland Cemetery and Creston High School as a custodian for 23 years, retiring in 2003.

Ron is survived by his daughter Angela (husband Stephan) Kerby of Bellevue, Neb.; son Rod Case of Creston; brothers, Jerry (wife Mary) Goben of Council Bluffs and Larry Goben of Creston; grandson Brandon (wife Mary) Kerby of Papillion, Neb.; and great-granddaughter Sofia Kerby.

Ron was preceded in death by his parents.

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Linden’s concern.

Tooker also is encouraged by the board’s experience with county party central committees, which also must e-file.

“Those are some small committees and we had some resistance, but they all do it,” Tooker said.

“As you might imagine,

a lot of those county party committees are run by older people,” she said. “I’ve had people tell me they don’t have a computer, but they go to the library or a friend’s house. They’ve come up with solutions and they do a good job.”

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Students, Reiman Gardens join to create new technology AMES (MCT) — Ames and Iowa State University may be at the center of new state-of-the-art butterfly technology.

Reiman Gardens and a group of ISU computer engineering students have worked together to create a new tracking application that could help expand research on various species of butterfly.

“It will really be helpful for a lot of researchers, as far as understanding where butterflies are found, how they’re moving over time and how they’re moving over a habitat as well,” said Nathan Brockman, butterfly wing curator at Reiman Gardens.

The Unified Butterfly Recorder (UBR) is an application available on the Google Play store for all Android devices. The app allows individual trackers to collect data on butterflies they find out in the field, and also provides space for extra data such as GPS coordinates and weather data for where the butterfly was found. Brockman said the app also helps gather more information from “citizen scientists,” rather than just relying on information from a small amount of professionals.

“One problem we have in the butterfly conservation world is there’s just not enough people out there looking for butterflies. One way, because there’s not enough for paid professionals, is to use citizen scientists,” Brockman said. “It’s great, they get out there, they get really great data and it helps.”

Individual trackers have the ability to save their data on their own device, and they also have the option to email their data to other trackers in an effort to share their research. Brockman said the idea for the app originally generated during a conference, when several profes-

sionals expressed interest in a collaborative tracking device. Reiman Gardens had previously worked with the ISU computer engineering senior design class, and Brockman approached them with the idea. Since last spring, a group of seniors has been hard at work creating the finished product.

Cameron Whipple, a recent computer engineering graduate, was a member of the group. Whipple and his group members started the project in spring and had a prototype ready for the summer semesters. After several professionals tested and critiqued the prototype, the group had the finished product ready by the end of the fall semester. While his team has all recently graduated, Whipple and Brockman hope to pass the project along to a new group next year in order to develop a version for Apple products.

But Brockman also hopes the app could be used as a teaching tool, especially for young students. The app allows users to create their own custom lists, so students could scout their local school prairie areas for animals or insects.

But for now, the app has data collected on hundreds of butterflies across the country and in parts of Europe, and Brockman hopes to expand to Asia, Africa, the Neotropics and Australia.

“We will probably never know all the records that are taken on this, because that wasn’t our purpose to be the collector of all butterfly information,” Brockman said. “We wanted to make a tool that could be used by all these different groups.”

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Four years after passage of Obamacare, health care system remains in crisis ST. LOUIS (MCT) — When federal lawmakers agreed in 2010 to pass the Affordable Care Act, they recognized that the U.S. health care system was in desperate straits.

Not only was the cost of health care significantly higher than in other industrialized nations, but Americans were among the unhealthiest populations in the Western world.

Nearly four years later, the system remains in crisis. While the growth of health care spending has slowed, it is still climbing. And despite higher costs, Americans’ health outcomes have not significantly improved.

“Other wealthy nations achieve longer lives, lower infant mortality, better access to care, and higher care quality while spending far less,” states a January 2013 report by the nonpartisan Commonwealth Fund.

The Affordable Care Act was never intended to immediately halt these basic trends; improving health outcomes and quality of life while cutting costs is a tall order. But the nation’s volatile, partisan debate over what is popularly known as Obamacare seems to have missed that point.

The tech-savvy Obama administration was expected to deliver a user-friendly website that would increase Americans’ access to health care by subsidizing insurance coverage. But HealthCare. gov was a bug-ridden disaster.

And many consumers have voiced “sticker shock” over the higher monthly premiums and higher deductibles of insurance plans for 2014 both on and off the online marketplaces, also known as health exchanges.

The stalled rollout has bolstered the new law’s opponents, including Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, whose quasifilibuster helped trigger a federal government shutdown last fall. Cruz has blasted the federal mandates on health insurance policies and vowed to “repeal every syllable of every word of Obamacare.”

“The most simple rule of economics is there ain’t no such thing as a free lunch,” Cruz told the Texas Tribune in 2012 when he was running for Senate. “Everything you mandate that an insurance policy cover drives up cost, which means there are more and more people that can’t afford to get insurance.”

But where does that leave us? Regardless of how you view the overall merits, regulatory strictures, or societal costs of Obamacare, consider these facts: • In the United States, health care spending eats up nearly 18 percent of the gross domestic product, which is the sum of all goods and services produced in the country. This figure could reach 21 percent by 2023.

• On average, the United States spends twice as much on health care per capita, and 50 percent more as a share of GDP, compared to other industrialized nations.

• Americans, whose life expectancy is about 78.6 years, live shorter lives than their counterparts in Western European nations.

McClatchy-Tribune photo by Erik M. Lunsford/St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Dr. Abdullah Arshad examines James Vann at the Pemiscot Primary Care Center in Hayti, Mo.

Statistics are worse in poverty zones. The shortage of primary care physicians is felt the hardest in inner cities and rural areas, where uninsured residents and those enrolled in the Medicaid program have a difficult time getting doctor’s appointments.

The infant mortality rate in Pemiscot County in Missouri’s impoverished Bootheel is about 14 percent, according to the Delta Regional Authority.

That statistic is echoed in the infant mortality rate of portions of north St. Louis.

“The poor in America, compared to other industrialized nations, don’t get as good care, don’t live as long, and are more likely to die younger,” said Thomas McAuliffe, a policy analyst for the Missouri Foundation for Health.

Health care spending gobbled up about $2.9 trillion in 2013. By 2023, it is likely to rise to $5.5 trillion, an increase of 90 percent over the decade, according to the Commonwealth Fund.

“There is broad evidence that much of that excess spending is wasteful,” the fund’s report states.

Stuart Guterman, the fund’s executive director, said the United States spends nearly $9,000 a year per person on health care, more than twice as much as either France or Sweden, countries that offer universal health care for its citizens.

“Better care in the end is the best way to get to lower-cost care,” he said.

But he and other experts concede that achieving cost savings from better care is a longterm strategy — and may take generations. To lower overall health care costs, the United States needs to find ways to keep more people healthy.

Former presidents Harry Truman, Richard Nixon and Bill Clinton all put forward health reform initiatives that failed to win congressional support. The Obama administration’s plan was passed by a slim margin, without any Republican support.

One of the primary aims of Obamacare was to decrease the percentage of uninsured Americans as a first step toward providing affordable health care for all. Studies have shown that adults with health insurance are more likely to visit a primary physician, receive preventive care, stay healthy and live longer lives than those without

coverage.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, roughly 50 million Americans were without health insurance coverage in 2011.

Federal health officials hope that millions of Americans will buy a health plan on one of the new exchanges because of the law’s “individual mandate” to become insured or face a governmental penalty.

But the Massachusetts health reform experiment — nicknamed “Romneycare” because it was spearheaded by former Republican Gov. Mitt Romney — has shown that access alone to health care is not a panacea for fixing a broken health care system; it is only a first step.

Seven years after mandating near-universal health insurance coverage for state tax filers, Massachusetts is still struggling to contain spiraling health care costs.

Since 2010, most of the Affordable Care Act’s market reforms to rein in abuses in the insurance industry have been implemented nationwide. Insurers can no longer exclude applicants because of their preexisting conditions. Children under age 26 can remain on their parents’ insurance policies. Insurers can no longer apply lifetime or annual coverage limits. And insurance companies are subject to medical ratio rates that limit their administrative expenses.

But the Oct. 1 opening of health exchanges turned into a political nightmare for the Obama administration. Many consumers were unable to access HealthCare.gov, and only now, after three months of efforts to fix the website, is a growing number of applicants able to navigate the site and select a health plan.

The U.S. health care system excels in treating patients in crisis, such as those suffering heart attacks or cancer. But physicians have a much more difficult time preventing or treating chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease — two conditions that are often related with obesity.

Cardiology labs and cancer treatment centers are huge profit centers for hospitals.

Medicare and private insurers pay top dollar to specialists who save or prolong the lives of patients in crisis, but much less to primary care physicians.

Heidi Miller, a primary care physician with St. Louis-based Family Care Health Centers, said the best path to lowering health costs is to reduce the number of emergency room visits and hospitalizations by investing in primary care.

“We’re focusing (as a society) on end of life care, rather than keeping people healthy,” Miller said. “There needs to be greater parity in reimbursement for talking to patients, engaging them, motivating them, winning their trust. It’s that trusting relationship that causes them to make healthy decisions.”

Still, many uninsured prefer to go to a hospital emergency room when they are ill, rather than sign up for government insurance coverage for the poor.

Thomas Getzen, a Philadelphia-based health care consultant and executive director of the International Health Economics Association, said investing in primary care is “a sensible move in the right direction,” but it’s not a cure-all. “This is complicated stuff. No single initiative is going to do it,” he said.

Even if Obamacare’s rollout had been executed perfectly, Getzen and other analysts say, the new law would not have lowered the nation’s health care costs or solved its fundamental health issues.

The Institute of Medicine has concluded that, to improve the nation’s health, the government also needs to invest in preschool care, nutrition programs, assisted living for the elderly and other efforts to help the poor.

Two-thirds of Americans, including a growing portion of the young, are either overweight or obese. Young Americans may comprise the first generation whose lives on average are shorter than their parents’. But it’s not easy to stay fit, especially if one is poor, when “junk food” is heavily advertised and is often the most affordable food.

“There are some easy answers, but all the easy answers are really difficult,” said Getzen, stressing the economics of lifestyle choices. “All we have to do to get people healthier is have people eat better and exercise more. … This is going to be hard work.”

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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.

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Holy Spirit Rectory ReRun Shop, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 107 W. Howard St. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) 12 by 12 study, 7 to 8 p.m., United Church of Christ, 501 W. Montgomery St. Use east door.

Union Squares, 7:30 to 10 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 400 N. Elm St. Soup supper. Fred Grow, caller.

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

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

Holy Spirit Rectory ReRun Shop, 9 a.m. to noon, 107 W. Howard St. Family Caregiver Support Group, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Boz’s

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Union County Board of Supervisors, 9 a.m. Monday, Union County Courthouse boardroom.

Agenda includes: 9:05 a.m. open forum; 9:10 a.m.

Steve Akes, county engineer: maintenance activity report, consider new grading agreements and discuss possibility of leasing excess land; 10 a.m. Sandy Hysell, county auditor: handwritten claim, discuss pictometry contract and budget work session.

—————— Gibson Memorial Library Board of Trustees, 5:15 p.m.

Monday, library.

Agenda includes: public forum; finance and director’s report; building; trustee training; interlibrary loan policy.

—————— Creston Park and Recreation Board, 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, meal site, restored Creston Depot.

Agenda includes: bowling tournament; comedy show; concert; Taylor Park; bud-

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Kitchen in Corning. For more information, contact Jaleyn at 641-782-4040.

Caregiver Support Group, 1 p.m., Crest Haven Care Centre.

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), 7:30 p.m. open meeting, St. Malachy Rectory, 407 W. Clark St.

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Woolworth Coffee Club, 9 a.m., Hy-Vee deli.

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.

Crest Area Theatre, 7 p.m. general membership meeting, Southwestern Community College Performing Arts Center Green Room.

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

AA, 7:30 p.m., United Church of Christ, 501 W. Montgomery St. Use east door.

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In the 1920s, silent movwhart, Tom Poston and Jean 11:00 AM Medical, 8:02 p.m., Thurs- ies appeared on a screen at Stapleton. It was filmed on day, North Division Street.

CRESTON Warren Opera House, but locations in Greenfield, WinGood intent call, 11:41 stopped showing in 1928. terset, Fontanelle and Des PROGRAM FOR WEEK p.m., Thursday, North Sum- Now Warren Cultural CenOF JAN. 3 - 9 Moines, using many locals as ner Avenue.

Friday End of semester.

5:45 p.m. ninth grade boys basketball against Council Bluffs, here.

6 p.m. JV boys basketball against Council Bluffs, here.

7:30 p.m. varsity boys basketball against Council Bluffs, here.

Saturday TBD, JV/varsity girls bowling at Cyclone Lanes, Harlan; ninth grade/JV girls basketball tournament at Mount Ayr. 11 a.m. JV/varsity wrestling tournament, here.

1 p.m. JV/varsity boys bowling at Cyclone Lanes, Harlan.

Sunday Express wrestling.

‘Cold Turkey’ to be on screen Jan. 13 at Warren Center extras. The movie’s climactic final scene was shot on Greenfield’s town square, with Warren Opera House as a prominent backdrop.

Admission is $3 at the door, with pop, water, beer, wine and snacks available.

Future showings on the second Monday of every month will feature a variety of classic movies.

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Splitting up is hard to do Dear Heloise: When I moved three years ago, I discovered that many of my PHOTOGRAPHS were all smashed together and inseparable. I tried to “tear” a couple apart and unfortunately completely ruined them. Do you have the solution? — Nancy A. in Houston Nancy, I don’t know if I have the “solution,” but I have a few hints to try. First, you can try freezing them.

Just place the photographs in a plastic bag and put it in the freezer for a few days. This might dry them enough to allow you to gently peel them apart.

Second, depending on the photos, you may be able to get them apart by soaking them in warm (not hot) water. Try with only a few first to be sure that this doesn’t harm them. Let them “swim” for a minute or two, then see if you can gently separate them (be careful not to damage). If you can’t, let them soak for a few more minutes and repeat.

When they are apart, lay them on paper towels faceup to dry.

Another suggestion is to trim down the photos, if possible, to remove the areas that are stuck together.

However, if they are very

Hints from Heloise old or really meaningful to you, you should take them to a photo shop or call a museum in your area for some suggestions. — Heloise TRAVEL HINT Dear Heloise: I save the little salt packages that come in the plastic silverware packets from restaurants. When we travel, we take them with us to use when we cook. — A Reader, via email SEND A GREAT HINT TO: Heloise P.O. Box 795000 San Antonio, TX 782795000 Fax: 1-210-HELOISE Email: Heloise@Heloise. com TOWEL TUBES Dear Heloise: I never discard the cardboard tubes left from paper towels. I stuff boots with them to stand them upright in my closet. If the boots are especially flimsy, I’ll use a pair of full rolls of paper towels.

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Horoscope Saturday, Jan. 4, 2014 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Keep a low profile today because you will be happiest working alone or behind the scenes. Or better yet, try to relax quietly so that you can enjoy solitude in beautiful surroundings. (Sigh of relief.)

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Discussions with a female friend could be significant today. Perhaps you want to confide in someone, or someone needs to confide in you.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Something private about your personal life might be made public today. Be aware of this.

Hopefully, you have nothing to hide.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Do something different today to expand your world. Travel and learn something new if possible. At least go someplace you’ve never been before.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) We do not all share the same values (which is an understatement). Today is a good day to be open to different viewpoints from others. At least try to hear where they’re coming from so you can understand their POV. VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) You will have to go more than halfway when dealing with others today because the Moon is opposite your sign. (In two weeks, when it’s in your sign, others will go more than halfway when dealing with you.)

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Make a to-do list, and get busy doing little things so you feel you are more on top of your scene. This is a good day to buy hygiene items and things related to pets.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) A playful day! Enjoy sports events, the theater, musical performances and playful times with children. Romantic flirtations will excite you. (Oh my.)

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) You will enjoy cocooning at home today if you get a chance. Discussions with family members, particularly female relatives, will be rewarding.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) You have a strong urge to enlighten others about something today. Perhaps you want to get something off your chest?

(This could make it challenging to keep your shirt on.)

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Financial matters are your concern today. Make friends with your bank account so you know what’s happening. Keep an eye on your cash flow.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Today the Moon is in your sign, which makes you more emotional than usual. However, it also brings you a bit of extra good luck. Yay! We can all use extra good luck.

YOU BORN TODAY You have a fine mind. You are a problem solver, especially with

technical matters. Many of you are also collectors of books, data, tools, useful paraphernalia and, obviously, information.

This requires organization, which you have in abundance.

You are structured and pragmatic. In the year ahead, an important decision will arise.

Choose wisely.

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COMMUNITY Club news Ladies Literary Circle

Ladies Literary Circle of Creston met Dec. 6 at the home of Dee Ann Stults with 17 members present.

President Marcia Fulton opened the business meeting with roll call answered by a favorite quote. The minutes were read and approved as was the treasurer’s report.

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member Patsy Goetz was shared.

The meeting was adjourned, and Midge Scurlock introduced and began the Christmas program. Each member shared a special Christmas story/poem, memory or ornament.

After the program, hostess Dee Ann Stults served holiday refreshments and beverages.

Creston meals Jan. 6-10

Menu subject to change.

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

Monday: meatloaf in onion gravy, baked potato/margarine/sour cream, California blend, bread, peaches.

Tuesday: meatball sub/ spaghetti sauce, hot dog bun, mashed potatoes, Brussels sprouts, strawberry shortcake.

Wednesday: spaghetti with meat sauce, Italian blend

vegetables, spinach side salad/dressing, bread stick/ margarine, plums.

Thursday: grilled chicken breast, leaf lettuce and tomato, whole grain hamburger bun, brown rice, banana, green and gold beans, birthday/white cake.

Friday: white chicken chili/great northern beans, cut corn, side salad/dressing, dinner roll/margarine, Mandarin oranges.

All meals are served with 2% or skim milk and coffee.

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The following is a directory of volunteer activities and contact numbers.

Additions to this list are welcome. Please call managing editor, 641-782-2141, extension 234, to place your volunteer activity and phone number on the list. This service is published free of charge.

• Greater Regional Medical Center. Volunteers are needed for information/escort, gift shop, bloodmobile, fundraising, gardening and plant care and clerical support. To inquire or get involved, call 641-782-3553.

• SHIIP (Senior Health Insurance Information Program) volunteers. Training from the Iowa Insurance Commission to provide free, objective information as well as one-to-one assistance.

Volunteers answer questions and provide impartial information to help seniors make wellinformed decisions regarding their Medicare supplement insurance, long-term care insurance, Medicare benefits and claims or other types of health insurance. Call Greater Regional Medical Center, 641782-3848 and leave information. A SHIIP volunteer will call you back.

• Greater Regional Hospice serving Union, Taylor, Clarke, Adams, Decatur, Madison, Adair and Ringgold counties has opportunities for hospice volunteers to assist with a variety of duties. Training is provided to individuals who are interested in sitting with hospice patients who are terminally ill to give their caregivers a break or to provide companionship to those patients who may need it. There are opportunities to assist staff with special projects, clerical duties and phone call, as well.

Call Tabitha Reasland, Greater Regional Hospice volunteer coordinator at 641-782-3831.

• Southern Prairie YMCA has a variety of volunteer opportunities available. Volunteer assistance is welcome in the Before and After School programs, general housekeeping, child care, the aquatics program, sports camps and other children’s activities and reception desk duties. Please stop by the YMCA reception desk for an application packet or call 641-782-9622.

• Hospice of Southwest Iowa in Corning offers ongoing training for Hospice Volunteers.

Volunteers provide companionship, perform tasks and provide support to individuals who are terminally ill and

their families. Volunteers are needed for our primary service area: — Adams, Montgomery and Taylor counties. Call Mary O’Riley 641-322-6283 for more information.

• Nursing homes and assisted living. Like other organizations, they have many dedicated volunteers, but more are needed. Interested volunteers may choose any local or area nursing home, including Creston Nursing and Rehab Center, 641-782-8511; Crest Haven, 641-782-5012; Afton Care Center, 641-347-8416 and Prairie View Assisted Living, 641-782-3131.

• Special Olympics. Need volunteers who will encourage, cheer on and reward with a hug at the finish line these special athletes. Volunteers always needed in this fun program. Call 641-782-4170 or 641-782-8495.

• Hearts and Hugs Daycare, Corning, 641-322-4280.

Volunteers welcome to help with children’s daily activities.

• Crest Area Breastfeeding Coalition peer counselors are available to give advice and

support to expectant and nursing mothers. Call MATURA, 641-782-8431.

• Creston Animal Rescue Effort (C.A.R.E.) needs volunteers to help care for animals at the city pound on weekends and holidays and for fundraising. Call 641-782-2330.

• MATURA Women, Infant and Children (WIC) nutrition program is looking for several volunteers to read to and supervise children ages birth to five in a group setting while their parents are at the clinic.

Volunteers are needed every third Monday and Tuesday of the month. Call the WIC program, 641-782-8431, for more information.

• Union County Human Services needs volunteers to provide transportation to and from appointments for children and adults, clerical assistance, payee services, friendly visits and errands for elderly people. Call 641-782-1723 • Court Appointed Special Advocate program needs volunteers to serve as advocates for children in juvenile court.

Call 866-451-3213.

• Adair County Health System is in need of volunteers for Adair County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary.

ACMHA raises funds through special events to purchase needed equipment for the hospital. ACMHA meets quarterly.

Their main event is Tour of Trees in December. If you are interested in volunteering your time to help with Adair County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, please contact Myrna ErbGundel at 641-743-2123.

• Union County Historical Society is in need of volunteers for the Union County Historical Complex. Individuals are needed to assist with the museum and lead tours of the grounds. Help is also needed for painting, shingling and light handywork. The complex is open from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Please contact Dick Anderson at 641-782-4000.

•Union County Historical Park is in need of volunteers to serve as tour guides, work the museum and do light maintenance. Contact Dick Anderson at 641-782-4000.

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BCS title game a showcase for Auburn quarterback Nick Marshall

Missouri, Oklahoma State share a border, deep roots

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Sooners win NEW ORLEANS — Trevor Knight’s final start as a freshman sent Oklahoma’s expectations soaring into 2014 while bringing a sour end to AJ McCarron’s otherwise charmed Alabama career.

Knight completed a Sugar Bowl-record 32 passes for 348 yards and four touchdowns, and No. 11 Oklahoma took down the third-ranked Crimson Tide, 45-31 on Thursday night.

“It’s huge for our program, to get a win like this after no one gave us a chance all year,” Knight said. “We’ve got to ride this into next year. We can’t settle with this. ... We want the big one.”

Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops declined to announce a starting quarterback before the game, and when Knight took the field on the Sooners’ first possession, Alabama’s defenders couldn’t have anticipated what was in store.

Knight’s completion percentage entering the game was 52.2. He had completed 47 passes all season, before a breakout performance in which two of his TDs went for more than 40 yards.

Oklahoma (11-2) needed him to play that well in the 80th Sugar Bowl, the first in which quarterbacks for both teams threw for more than 300 yards.

The victory was a sweet one for Stoops, who last offseason called talk about the Southeastern Conference being the best league in college football “propaganda.”

His Big 12 team vanquished an Alabama (11-2) squad that had been ranked No. 1 much of the past three seasons, winning the previous two national titles before its shot at a third straight was derailed by Auburn on the last play of the Iron Bowl in late November.

PASADENA, Calif. — Auburn quarterback Nick Marshall is probably best known for heaving the lastminute pass that was tipped by a Georgia defensive back and resulted in a gamewinning touchdown for the Tigers.

But Marshall’s talents and contributions to Auburn’s 12-1 season go far beyond that one play, and they will be on display Monday against Florida State in the Bowl Championship Series title game at the Rose Bowl.

Marshall has rushed for 1,023 yards and 11 touchdowns and passed for 12 touchdowns, with five interceptions.

His performance under first-year Coach Gus Malzahn helped the Tigers go from 3-9 overall and 0-8 in the Southeastern Conference last season to the brink of a possible BCS title.

“Coach Malzahn said, ‘It’s going to be a new day and the biggest turnaround in college football,’” Marshall said Thursday during a news conference in Newport Beach, Calif. “It has been the big- Marshall gest turnaround in college football, so we’re just going to keep pushing on from here.”

Marshall, a football and basketball star in high school, played cornerback at Georgia in 2011, but he was dismissed from the program for violating team rules. Marshall reportedly was connected to an alleged incident involving a theft from a Georgia teammate.

Like former Auburn quarterback Cam Newton, who left Florida after an off-the-field incident, Marshall enrolled at a junior college to restart his career, and he is thankful for the opportunity to have a second chance.

He played quarterback last season at Garden City Community College in Garden City, Kan., and transferred to Auburn last summer.

The 6-foot-1, 210-pound junior passed for 339 yards against Mississippi State and for more than 200 yards three times.

He rushed for 214 yards against Tennessee and for 100 yards or more in three other games.

But his 73-yard touchdown pass to receiver Ricardo Louis against Georgia was his defining moment.

Auburn running back Tre Mason said receiver Ricardo Louis was not supposed to be in on the fourth-and-18 play. But Louis walked into the team’s sideline huddle with Malzahn during a timeout and told the coach and Marshall to throw him

the ball.

“I put my trust in him, and he put his trust in me,” Marshall said.

Marshall took the snap, went through his progressions and threw the ball downfield. Two Georgia defenders were in position to knock down the pass, but they collided and the ball was tipped.

“Ricardo looked right, and then he looked left and then he looked the ball all the way in,” Marshall said.

The touchdown gave Auburn a 43-38 victory and set up the Tigers’ showdown against Alabama. Auburn won that game on Chris Davis’ last-second, 109yard touchdown return of a field-goal attempt.

But Marshall’s pass and Louis’ catch two weeks before set the stage.

“I had faith that we had a chance because anything can happen at the end of the game,” Marshall said of the pass play. “It’s just one of those plays we can look back on as we get older.”

LOCAL FLAVOR Florida State did not venture out of state to find the vast majority of players on its talented roster, and Auburn also has a significant Florida presence.

“We take pride in our state,” said Mason, a junior from Palm Beach who was a Heisman Trophy finalist Please see BCS, page 8A

By BILL NICHOLS

DALLAS — They are geographical neighbors, longtime members of the same conference who, two years after they last played, find themselves in similar situations.

Not much separates Missouri (11-2) from Oklahoma State (10-2) entering the 78th AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic.

It is as if the Missouri Tigers awoke after the SEC championship game, looked in the mirror and saw Pistol Pete staring back at them.

The former Big 12 and Big Eight rivals look an awful lot like each other.

Both teams were headed for other destinations until their winning streaks were snapped in their last games.

The Tigers were thinking BCS entering the SEC championship game. But they suffered a 59-42 loss to No. 2 Auburn, which will play No. 1 Florida State for the national title.

After losing to West Virginia, the Cowboys went on a seven-game winning streak. Their 49-17 victory over then-No. 3 Baylor jumbled the BCS standings and put the Cowboys in reach of the Big 12 championship. Instead, they lost to Oklahoma.

Those derailments do not change the upward directions both programs have taken under long-

time coaches.

Missouri’s Gary Pinkel has led the Tigers to nine bowl appearances in his 13 seasons. After a 5-7 finish in their first SEC season in 2012, they were one win away from playing in a BCS Bowl.

Since a 4-7 first season, Mike Gundy’s Cowboys are 73-30 entering their eighth consecutive bowl game. They have won at least 10 games in three of the last four seasons.

Both teams heavily recruit Texas. The Cowboys have 71 Texans on their roster. That’s more than any other non-Texas school. The Tigers have 32 Texans.

“The Cotton Bowl is a great location for us to play,” Gundy said. “The combination of the ease for our fans to get here and recruiting is very important.”

On the field, OSU and Missouri have thrived on high flying offenses and turnover-seeking defenses.

The teams have few distinctive edges statistically.

Cowboys quarterback Clint Chelf had to reclaim his starting job midway through the season after backing up J.W. Walsh for five games.

But he went on to throw for 1,792 yards Please see MIZZOU, page 7A

CNA photo by LARRY PETERSON

Members of the Creston eighth-grade girls basketball team this season are, from left in front, Sara Williamson, Kalan Bloodgood, Kiersten Latham, Taylor Sorrels, Audra Burton and Victoria Borha. Back row, assistant coach Jim Hyde, Jordan Moreland, MyKenna Hribal, Taylor Fredrickson, Chloe Hagle, Cayla Maitlen, Sophia Groumoutis, Breanna Wallace and head coach Sarah Stephens.

Orr, Fry had remarkable program revivals in Iowa There have been two amazing revivals of collegiate athletic programs in Iowa during my lifetime.

And, both occurred at approximately the same time.

The fall of 1979 was my final semester at the University of Iowa. That previous spring, we’d heard the woeful regime of Bob Commings was over, and some Texan we’d never heard of — Hayden Fry — was the new coach.

We had no idea what to expect, but it had to be better than what we’d experienced our previous years on campus.

It certainly was, as it turned out. After 17 straight losing seasons, Fry and his staff came in and changed the whole culture of the program. It was amazing to watch the process, from the inside out, as a member of the university’s Sports Information Service staff.

Fry, now 84, was the architect of everything you see now in a jammed Kinnick Stadium on Saturdays, and the wonderful football facilities nearby. One of his young assistants, Kirk Ferentz,

Straight shots Larry Peterson sports writer

was paying attention and rebuilt the program after a lull near the end of Fry’s 20-year run.

ISU surprise A few months after Fry began his first season in Iowa City, I began my newspaper career in Atlantic. Three months later Iowa State shook up the college basketball world, in March 1980, by announcing Michigan coach Johnny Orr was taking over the Cyclone pro- Orr gram.

Like Iowa’s football team before Fry, Iowa State basketball was languishing in mediocrity that generated little interest in what was then a pretty new facility in Hilton Coliseum.

Fry was Bump Elliott’s most important hire at Iowa, and

ISU athletic director Lou McCullough made that university’s most noteworthy hire when he called Orr to inquire about his top assistant, Bill Frieder.

When Orr realized the new Iowa State coach was going to make considerably more money than he was as the Michigan coach, Orr seized an opportunity. He may have had a folksy, sometimes profane manner, but he was no dummy.

Rapid rise Everyone knows the rest of the story. Iowa State, 57-104 the previous six seasons and generating crowds of less than 7,000, was suddenly the hot ticket. The Cyclones made the NCAA Tournament in 1985, and reached the Sweet Sixteen a year later.

Deb and I joined a bunch of ISU fans at a 1986 NCAA tournament game in Kansas City’s Kemper Arena against North Carolina State. I admired the steady play of the likes of Jeff Hornacek and Jeff Grayer.

It was apparent that Orr was fun to play for, and he attracted some terrific talent to Ames before retiring at age 67 in 1994.

Barry Stevens still ranks among the best pure shooters I’ve seen play for a team in this state.

Creston visits During that run, Orr and football coach Jim Walden would appear here for the Midcrest Cyclone Club outings at the Creston Elks Lodge. He was always a hoot. A much more satisfying experience than trying to strike up a conversation with Iowa coach Steve Alford in the same setting, when it was obvious he wasn’t interested in being there.

I covered Fry in some I-Club outings and he was a lot like Orr. A man of the people, who enjoyed being the center of attention.

My former colleague at the Mason City Globe-Gazette, Bob Fenske, recalled a visit by Orr to Mason City when he joined some locals at a Clear Lake golf course before that evening’s banquet.

Tom Thoma, the sports editor at the Globe-Gazette when Fenske and I worked there together, had worked in the area the better part of three decades and seemed to know everyone.

Waiting at a tee box, Thoma was

holding court with a bunch of locals.

Orr looked up from the previous hole’s green and howled, “Who’s that guy, the (expletive) president?”

That was Orr. A quick wit, and the first one to cackle that trademark laugh at his own remark.

You couldn’t help but smile when you were around him.

Even in those moments after a tough defeat, when some coaches are understandably grouchy when forced to face the media, Orr could turn a tense moment on its side.

Bobby La Gesse of the Ames Tribune related a story told by ISU broadcaster John Walters about a press conference after a tough ISU defeat to Oklahoma. It was the second or third straight close loss. The first question, from a Cedar Rapids TV reporter, was whether these losses were getting to the players.

“Of course, it’s difficult,” Orr replied. “Have you ever been involved in athletics?”

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Sports briefs

Fishing report The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issues a weekly fishing report on Thursdays in an effort to provide the latest information heading into the weekend.

The weekly fishing report is compiled from information gathered from local bait shops, angler creel surveys, and county and state parks staff. For current information, contact the district fisheries office at the phone number listed at the end of each district report.

SOUTHWEST Greenfield Lake There is a good panfish population in Greenfield.

The large size of bluegill in the lake is 8 to 9 inches and crappie range from 8 to 12 inches. Bluegill - Good: Bluegills are being caught in 12 to 14 feet of water using wax worms. Crappie - Slow: Crappies can be caught around cedar tree piles using minnows.

Late afternoon has been the best time of day.

Littlefield Lake Ice is 10 inches on the lake.

There is a good year class of quality size crappies present in Littlefield. Bluegill - Slow: Eight inch bluegills can be caught in 8 to 10 feet of water with wax worms. Crappie No Report: Lake Anita Ice is 9 to 12 inches at Anita. The lake provides quality ice fishing with good panfish populations. Bluegill - Fair: Nine inch plus bluegill are being caught on wax worms in the campground arm of the lake. Crappie - No Report: Viking Lake Viking Lake will provide good crappie fishing this win-

ter. The lake has 10 inches of ice. Crappie - No Report: Try fishing 16 to 18 feet flats that are close to deeper water with wax worms or minnows to catch crappie that range from 8 to 10 inches.

Cold Springs District Farm Ponds Farm ponds are reported to have 10 to 12 inches of good ice. Remember to always get permission before fishing privately owned ponds. Channel Catfish - No Report: Channel catfish can be a bonus catch while fishing for panfish on farm ponds. Bluegill - Good: Fish with small ice jigs tipped with wax worms to catch bluegill. Generally the deepest part of the pond is the best place to start looking for fish.

Crappie - Fair: Larger ponds that support crappie populations can be good in the late afternoon using glow in the dark jigs or minnows.

Ice conditions range from 9 to 12 inches in the southwest district. For more information on lakes in the southwest Iowa, call the district office at Cold Springs at 712-769-2587.

Lake Icaria Most of the lake is ice covered with 8 to 10 inches. The sheltered areas may have ice more. Other areas might be marginal. Bluegill - Fair: Small to medium sized bluegills are being caught on wax worms near bottom. Crappie - Fair: Crappies up to nine inches are being caught on minnows. Walleye - No Report.

Green Valley Lake Most of the lake is covered with 5 to 11 inches of ice. A few anglers are fishing the tree pile just north of the cen-

Southern Scuffle

ter of the dam. Bluegill - Fair: Bluegills are being caught on wax worms near the bottom.

Crappie - Fair: Crappies are being caught using minnows at 14 to 17 feet of water. Early morning and evening have been best.

Three Mile Lake Most ice is reported to be 5 to 10 inches. Crappie - Fair: Crappies are being caught using minnows along the flooded timber next to the channel.

Early mornings and evenings have been best.

Twelve Mile Creek Lake Most lake has 5 to 10 inches of ice. Some nearby areas will have less or have frozen recently. Check the thickness in several areas along you route. Bluegill - Fair: Bluegills are being caught on wax worms near the bottom along the road bed. Crappie - Fair: Crappies are being caught on minnows along the flooded timber next to the channel and along the old road bed.

Walleye - Slow: Few walleyes are being caught while anglers are fishing for bluegills and crappies.

Mt. Ayr District Farm Ponds Most of the traditional ice fishing ponds are producing good numbers of fish. Most ponds are reported to have five or more inches of ice.

Ice fishing is picking up in the Southwest District. Farm ponds and small lakes are popular and the larger lakes have better fishing after dark.

Ice conditions can vary. Small water bodies will have 5 to 12 inches and the larger ones will have less. For more information you can call 641-4643108.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – Three members of the Iowa State wrestling team (6-1 overall, 1-0 Big 12) took home hardware at the 2014 Southern Scuffle Thursday night.

No. 2 Kyven Gadson (197), No. 14 Tanner Weatherman (174) and Lelund Weatherspoon (174) each earned a spot on the podium at McKenzie Arena, helping the Cyclones finish eighth in the team race with 71.5 points.

Gadson was the lone Cyclone grappler to wrestle in the finals, as he was pitted against No. 1 Scott Schil-

ler of Minnesota in the 197-pound title bout. The Waterloo native trailed late 4-2 and was unable to get the takedown he needed to tie the match, as he fell 6-3 to the Minnesota All-American.

Gadson is now 14-2 on the season, with his only losses coming at the hands of Schiller. The two All-Americans will have one more head-tohead matchup in the regular season finale, as Iowa State welcomes Minnesota to Hilton Coliseum on Senior Day Feb. 23.

Weatherman and Weatherspoon were pitted against each other in the fifth-place

bout at 174 pounds this evening. Head coach Kevin Jackson elected to medical forfeit Weatherman from the bout, giving Weatherspoon fifth-place and Weatherman sixth.

Each team in the tournament was allowed to have 15 wrestlers in the competition field and multiple grapplers at the same weight. The top point scorer at each weight was counted in the team scoring.

Iowa State returns to action Sunday, Jan. 12, as they host Big 12 foe No. 4 Oklahoma (5-0, 1-0 Big 12) in Ames. Wrestling begins at 1 p.m. in Hilton Coliseum.

The Cowboys’ rushing ratio is 52 percent. The Tigers run 48 percent of the time. OSU has rushed for 33 touchdowns; Missouri has 32 rushing TDs. The Cowboys and Tigers play aggressive defensive styles highlighted by forcing turnovers.

The Cowboys rank fourth nationally averaging a plus-1.3 turnover margin.

They have 30 takeaways in 12 games. The Tigers rank fifth with 29 in 13 games.

“You have two teams in the top 10 in the nation in turnover margin,” Pinkel said. “That has a lot to do with why we’re both here.”

The Cowboys rank 12th in points allowed, averaging 20.0. The Tigers rank 29th at 22.5.

For both teams, a victory

would erase some of the disappointment of losing their last games.

“That first practice after we came back after the OU game wasn’t so good,” OSU running back Desmond Roland said. “You could still tell that everybody was holding their heads down. But when we found out we were going to the Cotton Bowl and playing a good team, we were like, ‘OK, we’ve got a chance to make up for it.’”

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and 15 touchdowns. Tigers quarterback J a m e s Franklin missed f o u r g a m e s with a s h o u l d e r Franklin injury. He went on to throw for 2,255 yards and 19 touchdowns.

“He is a little more resilient,” Pinkel said. “He is more determined than he’s ever been.”

Both teams feature balanced high-scoring offenses.

The Cowboys, who rank 12th nationally in scoring, average 39.8 points; the Tigers average 39.0.

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The reporter said yes.

“What did you play?

Ping-pong?” Orr asked.

Walters still laughs when he retells that story, as he did in Hilton Coliseum on Tuesday, the day that Orr passed away at age 86.

There was an emotional video tribute to the man who constructed “Hilton Magic” as Cyclone fans assembled for a victory over Northern Illinois to improve to 12-0.

Memorial Then on Thursday, a

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after rushing for 1,621 yards and 22 touchdowns. “We’re always bragging.”

Mason said he was friends with many Florida State players, including Seminoles running back Karlos Williams, receiver Kelvin Benjamin and defensive backs Terrence Brooks, Lamarcus Brutus and Lamarcus Joyner.

So Mason is looking forward to Monday’s Bowl Championship Series title

steady stream of people filed in to pay their respects to the coaching legend at Hilton Coliseum.

Visitors could sign a guest book and walk around the outside of Johnny’s — a sports-bar REGULAR SESSION themed gathering December 23, 2013spot in The Union of Supervithe arenaCounty for Board donors — sors met in regular session on Monday, where 23, coach memoDecember 2013. Orr The meeting was called to order at 9:00 AM with the folrabilia has been preserved lowing members present: Dennis Brown, Lois Monday,display and Ron Riley. behind cases near AGENDA: Motion by Monday and Orr’s bronze statue. seconded

by Brown to approve the Agenda. The All voting aye, motiontook carried.place memorial MINUTES: Motion by Brown and seconded

by Monday released to approve December as officials more 16, 2013 minutes. All voting aye, motion information about the legcarried.

OPEN FORUM: one spokePolk during endary coach’sNodeath. open forum.

ENGINEER: Steve Akes,Union County Engineer, presented and discussed the weekly maintenance activity report, discussed the speed limit resolution for Osage Street and Townline Street and the bid letting results from the IA D.O.T. letting on project (C088-047) in rehabilitating Cromwell and High and Dry Roads.

PICTOMETRY: Doug Tonnemacher, game,Manager indicating that it and Ryan Poots, RegionDistrict al Technical Manager; representing Iowa will be as full of emotion Pictometry, discussed updating the aerial map that was done in 2009. as imagery the annual Iron Bowl 28E AGREEMENT FOR SOUTHgameHILLS between Auburn and ERN REGIONAL MENTAL HEALTH: The new 28E Agreement for Alabama.

Southern Hills Regional Mental Health was“This handed out for the board members is the Florida guys’to review before voting on December 30, Iron Bowl because we’re 2013. The Region will consist of Adair, Adams, Taylor, Union Counties. playing ourandstate,” he said.

CLAIMS: Motion by Monday and sec“Thisby is ourto rivalry onded Brown pay claims game.

119537 119618.

Allbig voting aye, motion carried.

This is to us.”

0001 GENERAL BASIC FUND ACS GOVERNMENT.................1,100.00 AKIN BUILDING CENTER............27.95 ALLIANT ENERGY.......................153.59 Florida State is unbeaten ALLIED INSURANCE...................175.00 ARAMARK.......................................12.17 under fourth-year Coach BLINK CSR RPR RMR....................87.50 Jimbo Fisher, and Brooks CHAT MOBILITY..........................136.01 CRESTON is proudMUNICIPAL to be a part of the UTILITIES.......................................285.26 Seminoles’ resurgence CRESTON PROFESSIONAL FIRE as a FIGH.................................................185.00 ECHO ELECTRIC SUPPLY CO.....92.96 ELECTRICAL MATERIALS COMPANY......................................193.40 EXCEL MECHANICAL CO INC.........................................1,865.35 HEARTLAND TIRE & AUTO...............................................106.17 of good for us,’’ Rudock said.

HY-VEE INC................................2,412.00 MAIL “ThisSERVICES wasn’t LLC..................393.71 fun today, but MAXIMUS INC..............................711.64 we can grow because of it.’’

MILLER.............................................50.00 MONDAY........................................393.45 The Tigers left Iowa with a NISSLY..............................................87.00 clear picture thatCOMPANY while it may OFFICE MACHINES INC...................................................350.53 have turned around PITNEY BOWES RESERVEits record ACCOUNT......................................147.00 from a year ago, the HawkPJGREUFE & ASSOCIATES.....1,500.00 eyes are far from a finished SCADDEN.........................................90.40 SHOPKO productPHARMACY.................378.53 if they hope to comSHRED-IT USA - DES MOINES.............................................50.00 pete among college football’s SOUTHERN IA RURAL WATER elite.

ASSOC.............................................156.30 SOUTHERN IOWA COUNCIL LSU took away OF Iowa’s GOVER.........................................6,445.00 rushing attack and limited STATE MEDICAL EXAMINER.................................1,723.50 Rudock to a 9-of-22 passTHATCHER....................................271.20 UNION CO LEC FUND..............3,382.13 ing performance before he WEST PAYMENT CENTER.........101.50 tweaked a knee sprain 0001 GENERAL BASIC FUNDhe sufTOTAL: ....................................23,064.25 fered in the regular-season 0002 GENERAL SUPPLEMENTAL finale late in the third quarter.

ACCESS SYSTEMS LEASING.........................................289.20 CENTRAL IOWA DETENTION CTR..................................................208.00 DOMINION VOTING....................450.00 VIRTUAL RADIOLOGIC PROF LLC.....................................................55.43 0002 GENERAL SUPPLEMENTAL TTL: .............................................1,002.63 0010 MH-DD SERVICES FUND COMMUNITY CARE INC.........2,777.10 GREATER REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTE.............................................208.00 INNOVATIVE INDUSTRIES.......685.95 IOWA FOCUS...................................40.00 JENNIE EDMUNDSON HOSPITAL...................................2,143.00 WAUBONSIE MENTAL HEALTH CENTER..........................................112.50 0010 MH-DD SERVICES FUND TOTAL: ......................................5,966.55 0011 RURAL SERVICES BASIC ALLIANT ENERGY.........................40.96 HUSBAND.........................................96.05 UNION COUNTY SHERIFF...........26.80 WINDSTREAM..............................116.45 0011 RURAL SERVICES BASIC TOTAL: ..........................................280.26 0020 SECONDARY ROAD FUND AGRILAND FS INC..................29,430.40 AKES..................................................28.50 ALLIANT ENERGY.......................264.59 ARNOLD MOTOR SUPPLY...........21.45 DAVENPORT............................27,926.49 DENNY'S HYDRAULIC SHOP....110.00 G&K SERVICES...............................47.92 GATEWAY HOTEL & CONF CTR..................................................488.32 GORDON....................................43,250.16 HALLETT MATERIALS...............220.21 JIM'S TRUCK REPAIR..................115.00 KAUFFMANN...........................10,316.10 KIRKLAND................................20,477.22 MURDOCK.....................................127.13 MURPHY TRACTOR & EQUIPMENT CO.......................................................58.24 POKORNY BP & AUTOMOTIVE SERVIC................................................7.82 ROCKMOUNT RESEARCH & ALLOYS..........................................866.88 SERVICE TECHS INC...................181.40 SMITH..........................................7,611.96 SPRING VALLEY WIRELESS.....747.44 TRAPP..........................................7,541.46 WINDSTREAM..............................391.65 WOODLEY..................................6,600.34 0020 SECONDARY ROAD FUND TTL: ........................................156,830.68 4000 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ALLIANT ENERGY.......................300.00 DUCKWORTH..................................80.74 IOWA STATE SAVINGS BANK...............................................139.54 MEDIACOM...................................133.16 TAC 10..........................................1,188.00 4000 EMERGNCY MANAGEMENT TTL: .............................................1,841.44 4004 LAW ENFORCEMENT CENTER ARAMARK.......................................15.58 B M SALES.......................................13.50 ECHO ELECTRIC SUPPLY CO.....................................................151.20 EXCEL MECHANICAL CO INC...................................................516.00 HOTSY CLEANING SYSTEMS INC...................................................125.63 LANGUAGE LINE SERVICES......35.00 MEYER LABORATORY INC......184.95 OFFICE DEPOT-CATALOG ORDERS............................................52.89 ORR HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING............................950.00 PER MAR SECURITY SERVICES.......................................152.28 VERIZON WIRELESS...................360.51 4004 LAW ENFORCEMENT CNTR TTL:..............................................2,557.54 4100 COUNTY ASSESSMENT EXPENSE BANKERS LEASING CO..............103.54 CHAT MOBILITY............................12.34 HANER............................................258.19 WALMART COMMUNITY/ GECRB...............................................29.06 4100 CNTY ASSESSMNT EXPNSE TTL: ................................................403.13 4960 SANITARY LANDFILL AGRILAND FS INC.......................668.61 ALLIANT ENERGY....................1,000.00 IOWA STATE SAVINGS BANK...................................................9.63 WELLMARK BLUE CROSS &......................................2,303.55 4960 SANITARY LANDFILL TOTAL: ......................................3,981.79

BACK AT THE TOP

SHRED-IT USA - DES MOINES.............................................50.00 SOUTHERN IA RURAL WATER ASSOC.............................................156.30 SOUTHERN IOWA COUNCIL OF GOVER.........................................6,445.00 STATE MEDICAL EXAMINER.................................1,723.50 THATCHER....................................271.20 UNION CO LEC FUND..............3,382.13 WEST PAYMENT CENTER.........101.50 County Medical Examiner 0001 GENERAL BASIC FUND TOTAL: ....................................23,064.25 Dr. Gregory Schmunk said 0002 GENERAL SUPPLEMENTAL Orr died from complicaACCESS SYSTEMS LEASING.........................................289.20 tions from head injury, CENTRAL IOWA a DETENTION CTR..................................................208.00 and that he had fallen.

DOMINION VOTING....................450.00 How RADIOLOGIC lucky were we that VIRTUAL PROF LLC.....................................................55.43 we GENERAL had oneSUPPLEMENTAL more chance 0002 TTL: .............................................1,002.63 to see his patented “Here’s 0010 MH-DD SERVICES FUND Johnny!” entrance to the COMMUNITY CARE INC.........2,777.10 GREATER REGIONAL MEDICAL Hilton court six weeks ago CENTE.............................................208.00 INNOVATIVE when ISUINDUSTRIES.......685.95 hosted MichiIOWA FOCUS...................................40.00 gan. EDMUNDSON Orr had left both JENNIE HOSPITAL...................................2,143.00 schools as their winningest WAUBONSIE MENTAL HEALTH coach.

CENTER..........................................112.50 0010 MH-DD SERVICES FUND He ......................................5,966.55 came in, shook his TOTAL: 0011 fistsRURAL whileSERVICES the oldBASIC Tonight ALLIANT ENERGY.........................40.96 Show theme played one HUSBAND.........................................96.05 UNION COUNTY SHERIFF...........26.80 more time, and the place WINDSTREAM..............................116.45 0011 RURAL SERVICES BASIC TOTAL: ..........................................280.26 0020 SECONDARY ROAD FUND AGRILAND FS INC..................29,430.40 AKES..................................................28.50 ALLIANT ENERGY.......................264.59 ARNOLD MOTOR SUPPLY...........21.45 DAVENPORT............................27,926.49 DENNY'S HYDRAULIC SHOP....110.00 G&K SERVICES...............................47.92 member of one of college GATEWAY HOTEL & CONF football’s top defenses.

CTR..................................................488.32 GORDON....................................43,250.16 “You definitely want to HALLETT MATERIALS...............220.21 get TRUCK the school back to the JIM'S REPAIR..................115.00 KAUFFMANN...........................10,316.10 way it was,” Brooks said.

KIRKLAND................................20,477.22 MURDOCK.....................................127.13 “But for the most part, we MURPHY TRACTOR & EQUIPMENT just want to leave our own CO.......................................................58.24 POKORNY & AUTOMOTIVE mark —BPand I think that’s SERVIC................................................7.82 ROCKMOUNT RESEARCH what we took ahold& of this ALLOYS..........................................866.88 year.

We just want to just SERVICE TECHS INC...................181.40 SMITH..........................................7,611.96 be remembered.”

SPRING VALLEY WIRELESS.....747.44 Fisher, Brooks said, uses TRAPP..........................................7,541.46 WINDSTREAM..............................391.65 tombstones as a motivatWOODLEY..................................6,600.34 0020 ROAD FUND the ing SECONDARY device, specifically TTL: ........................................156,830.68 hyphen that often is placed 4000 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ALLIANT ENERGY.......................300.00 between a date of birth DUCKWORTH..................................80.74 and STATE date SAVINGS of death. The IOWA BANK...............................................139.54 MEDIACOM...................................133.16 TAC 10..........................................1,188.00 4000 EMERGNCY MANAGEMENT TTL: .............................................1,841.44 4004 LAW ENFORCEMENT CENTER ARAMARK.......................................15.58 Tigers also held the B MThe SALES.......................................13.50 ECHO ELECTRIC Hawkeyes toSUPPLY a 6-of-19 conCO.....................................................151.20 version rate on third down EXCEL MECHANICAL CO INC...................................................516.00 and accomplished what HOTSY CLEANING SYSTEMS INC...................................................125.63 Iowa has done to opponents LANGUAGE LINE SERVICES......35.00 throughout the year, owning INC......184.95 MEYER LABORATORY OFFICE a moreDEPOT-CATALOG than 11-minute advanORDERS............................................52.89 tageHEATING in the time & AIRof possession.

ORR CONDITIONING............................950.00 “They did a good job PER MAR SECURITY SERVICES.......................................152.28 of taking us out of a lot of VERIZON WIRELESS...................360.51 things we like to do,’’ ENFORCEMENT CNTR 4004 LAWthat TTL:..............................................2,557.54 Rudock said.

“It all started 4100 COUNTY ASSESSMENT with the play of their front EXPENSE BANKERS CO..............103.54 four andLEASING the looks they gave CHAT MOBILITY............................12.34 HANER............................................258.19 us. They showed us some WALMART COMMUNITY/ different things that made GECRB...............................................29.06 4100 ASSESSMNT it a CNTY challenge for usEXPNSE to move TTL: ................................................403.13 the SANITARY ball.’’ LANDFILL 4960 AGRILAND FS INC.......................668.61 ALLIANT ENERGY....................1,000.00 IOWA STATE SAVINGS BANK...................................................9.63 WELLMARK BLUE CROSS &......................................2,303.55 4960 SANITARY LANDFILL TOTAL: ......................................3,981.79 8500 COUNTY HEALTH INSURANCE EMPLOYEE BENEFIT SYSTEMS..................................84,035.88 8500 CNTY HEALTH INSURANCE TTL: ...........................................84,035.88 GRAND TOTAL:...................279,964.15 ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 12:25 PM. ATTEST: SANDY HYSELL, AUDITOR BY: RONALD J RILEY, CHAIR

rocked with the old magic.

Not bad for an old Dubuque Senior High teacher and coach, who took a college assistant job in Wisconsin. He even left coaching for a short stint as an insurance executive in the 1960s.

I can just see him sitting across the kitchen table from a husband and wife, pitching his latest product.

“Whoee, coach. This is a dinger!”

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Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier

TAMPA, Fla. — Time will provide Jake Rudock with a chance to heal more than his beaten body.

It will also give the Iowa quarterback with a chance to learn from what went wrong in the Hawkeyes’ 21-14 Outback Bowl loss Wednesday to 14th-rated Louisiana State.

“I really feel like having the chance to come here and play a team like LSU, a historically good team, can do a lot

Public notice REGULAR SESSION December 23, 2013 The Union County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Monday, December 23, 2013. The meeting was called to order at 9:00 AM with the following members present: Dennis Brown, Lois Monday, and Ron Riley.

AGENDA: Motion by Monday and seconded by Brown to approve the Agenda. All voting aye, motion carried.

MINUTES: Motion by Brown and seconded by Monday to approve December 16, 2013 minutes. All voting aye, motion carried.

OPEN FORUM: No one spoke during open forum.

ENGINEER: Steve Akes,Union County Engineer, presented and discussed the weekly maintenance activity report, discussed the speed limit resolution for Osage Street and Townline Street and the bid letting results from the IA D.O.T. letting on project (C088-047) in rehabilitating Cromwell and High and Dry Roads.

PICTOMETRY: Doug Tonnemacher, District Manager and Ryan Poots, Regional Technical Manager; representing Iowa Pictometry, discussed updating the aerial map imagery that was done in 2009.

28E AGREEMENT FOR SOUTHERN HILLS REGIONAL MENTAL HEALTH: The new 28E Agreement for Southern Hills Regional Mental Health was handed out for the board members to review before voting on December 30, 2013. The Region will consist of Adair, Adams, Taylor, and Union Counties.

CLAIMS: Motion by Monday and seconded by Brown to pay claims 119537 119618. All voting aye, motion carried.

0001 GENERAL BASIC FUND ACS GOVERNMENT.................1,100.00 AKIN BUILDING CENTER............27.95 ALLIANT ENERGY.......................153.59 ALLIED INSURANCE...................175.00 ARAMARK.......................................12.17 BLINK CSR RPR RMR....................87.50 CHAT MOBILITY..........................136.01 CRESTON MUNICIPAL UTILITIES.......................................285.26 CRESTON PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGH.................................................185.00 ECHO ELECTRIC SUPPLY CO.....92.96 ELECTRICAL MATERIALS COMPANY......................................193.40 EXCEL MECHANICAL CO INC.........................................1,865.35 HEARTLAND TIRE & AUTO...............................................106.17 HY-VEE INC................................2,412.00 MAIL SERVICES LLC..................393.71 MAXIMUS INC..............................711.64 MILLER.............................................50.00 MONDAY........................................393.45 NISSLY..............................................87.00 OFFICE MACHINES COMPANY INC...................................................350.53 PITNEY BOWES RESERVE ACCOUNT......................................147.00 PJGREUFE & ASSOCIATES.....1,500.00 SCADDEN.........................................90.40 SHOPKO PHARMACY.................378.53 SHRED-IT USA - DES MOINES.............................................50.00 SOUTHERN IA RURAL WATER ASSOC.............................................156.30 SOUTHERN IOWA COUNCIL OF GOVER.........................................6,445.00 STATE MEDICAL EXAMINER.................................1,723.50 THATCHER....................................271.20 UNION CO LEC FUND..............3,382.13 WEST PAYMENT CENTER.........101.50 0001 GENERAL BASIC FUND TOTAL: ....................................23,064.25 0002 GENERAL SUPPLEMENTAL ACCESS SYSTEMS LEASING.........................................289.20 CENTRAL IOWA DETENTION CTR..................................................208.00 DOMINION VOTING....................450.00 VIRTUAL RADIOLOGIC PROF LLC.....................................................55.43 0002 GENERAL SUPPLEMENTAL TTL: .............................................1,002.63

IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR UNION COUNTY IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF DEREK FOGLE and ASHLEY FOGLE UPON THE PETITION OF DEREK FOGLE, Petitioner, AND CONCERNING ASHLEY FOGLE, Respondent.

DM NO: CDDM301126 ORIGINAL NOTICE THE ABOVE NAMED RESPONDENT: You are hereby notified that there is now on file in the office of the Clerk of the above Court a Petition in the aboveentitled action, a copy of which petition is attached hereto. The Petitioner's attorney is Patrick W. Greenwood whose address is 117 S. Linden P.O Box 36, Lamoni Iowa 50140.

You are further notified that unless, within 20 days after service of this Original Notice upon you, you serve, and within a reasonable time thereafter file a written Special Appearance, Motion or Answer, in the Iowa District Court for Union County at the courthouse in Creston, Iowa, judgment by default may be rendered against you for the relief in the petition.

Allison Danilovich CLERK OF THE ABOVE COURT Union County Courthouse Creston, Iowa 50801 NOTE: The attorney who is expected to represent the Respondent should be promptly advised by Respondent of the service of this notice.

THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT UNION COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Lori Ann Anderson, Deceased.

Probate No. ESPR015627 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATOR AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Lori Ann Anderson Deceased, who died on or about November 7, 2013: You are hereby notified that on the 27th day of December, 2013, the undersigned was appointed administrator of the estate.

Notice is hereby given that all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the estate shall file them with the clerk of the above named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed by the later to occur of four months from the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of the mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred.

Dated this 30 th day of December, 2013.

Eric Anderson Administrator of the Estate 302 S. McEldery Afton, IA 50830 Loretta L. Harvey ICIS PIN Number: 15204 Attorney for the Administrator Mullin, Mullin and Harvey 109 W Montgomery St. P.O Box 85, Creston, IA 50801 Date of second publication: Jan. 10, 2014 THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT UNION COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF

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Iowa finished with a season-low 233 total yards and had both its second-worst passing and rushing efforts of the season, finishing with 157 yards through the air and 76 on the ground.

“Especially early, we couldn’t get anything going,’’ Rudock said. “They showed us that we still have a lot of things to learn.’’

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THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT UNION COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Jeremy M. Bishop, Deceased.

Probate No. ESPR015623 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATOR AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Jeremy M. Bishop Deceased, who died on or about September 30, 2013: You are hereby notified that on the 13th day of December, 2013, the undersigned was appointed administrator of the estate.

Notice is hereby given that all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the estate shall file them with the clerk of the above named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed by the later to occur of four months from the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of the mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred.

Dated this 20th day of December, 2013.

Andrea Hoyt Administrator of the Estate 909 N. Sycamore Creston, Iowa 50801 Michael Norris ICIS PIN Number: AT0005909 Attorney for the Administrator Slater and Norris, P.L.C. 5750 Grand Ridge Drive West Des Moines, Iowa 50265 Date of second publication: Jan. 10, 2014

THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT UNION COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF KATHLEEN MARIE LAWYER, Deceased.

Probate No. ESPR015594 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of KATHLEEN MARIE LAWYER, Deceased, who died on or about April 1, 2013: You are hereby notified that on the 23rd day of September, 2013, the last will and testament of KATHLEEN MARIE LAWYER, deceased, bearing date of the 6th day of March, 2000, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Harry James Lawyer was appointed executor of the estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred.

Notice is further given that all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the estate shall file them with the clerk of the above named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed by the later to occur of four months from the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred.

Dated this 23 rd day of September, 2013.

Harry James Lawyer Executor of estate 268 East Elfin Cove Circle Ivins, UT 84738 Ralph R. Brown Attorney for executor Brown, Fagen & Rouse 502 15th Street, P. O. Box 250 Dallas Center, Iowa 50063 Date of second publication: Jan. 10, 2014

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Lenox Care Center is taking applications for

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We do not knowingly accept advertising that is fraudulent or has malicious intent.

While we attempt to screen advertising with potential of fraud, it is impossible to screen all potential problems.

We strongly encourage readers to exercise caution and common sense, particularly when dealing with unfamiliar companies.

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C.A.R.E. hopes to be a continued benefit to the animals of Creston and Union Co. in 2014.

Part-Time Supported Employment Driver Innovative Industries has an opening for a part-time supported employment driver. Applicants will be responsible for transporting individuals to and from work.

Hours will vary, days, nights and weekends. Vehicle is provided.

Must pass a drug screen and physical. A chauffeur’s license and good driving records are required.

Competitive wage offered.

FOR SALE: 2-bedroom remodeled house. $27,000. $5000 down, $22,000 financed by owner, 9% interest, $400.00 monthly payments, 641-344-3201.

For Rent

Apply at Innovative Industries 215 N. Walnut Creston, IA 50801 EOE Deadline for applications is January 16, 2014

NICE, 1+ BEDROOM apartment in Afton, ground floor entry, will pay Internet, water/sewer, garbage, appliances furnished, $450/mo., 641-344-5478.

New Today 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT, stove and refrigerator furnished, and heat, water, and laundry paid, deposit and references required, 641344-5762.

ACREAGE FOR RENT: 3 bedroom, 2 bath mobile home near Greenfield. 3 acres set up for horses. $700/mo. rent plus utilities, $700 deposit, references required, 402-721-2313 leave message.

SMALL 3 BEDROOM home in Creston, $500/month, references and deposit required.

641-202-6392.

The City of Creston and the

Creston Municipal Airport Commission are now accepting

sealed bids

for a three year lease of 95 acres of cropland.

The land is located north and north east of the Creston Municipal Airport. Sealed bids in an envelope marked “Airport Farm Lease” are due to the attention of

Creston City Clerk, P. O. Box 449, 116 W. Adams St., Creston, IA 50801 by 4 PM on January 9, 2014.

Site map and lease are available to view at the airport terminal building or Creston City Hall.

Possession by the tenant to commence March 1, 2014

QHC Winterset North, LLC is looking for a...

LPN/RN

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Complete sale information is published in the Wednesday edition of the Creston News Advertiser and/or the Southwest Iowa Advertiser

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Comprehensive on the job and classroom training is provided.

We offer flexible schedule – great for students!, casual dress code, generous paid time off for full and part time employees, full time benefits with lots of options.

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for a seven county E911 consortium.

The purpose of this position is to maintain and update computer data and the Master Street Addressing Guide (MSAG) database for use by 911 communications centers and emergency response agencies. Other responsibilities will include maintaining materials and filing systems, managing and assisting with the preparation of budgets and accounts and act as the primary contact for the SCI group.

Four-year degree in related field is required. A working knowledge of computer and Microsoft programs a must. This position may have a starting date in March. Please send cover letter and resume to:

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10pm-6am Weekdays 6pm-6am Every Other Weekend 64 Hrs./Pay Period • Benefits Available

Contact Sandy Smith

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715 South Second Avenue, Winterset, IA 50273 515-462-4040

EOE/Pre-employment drug screen required.

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will be undergoing renovations of its telecommunications and flooring. Therefore our office will be closed January 6 through January 19, 2014.

The office will reopen Monday, January 20, 2014, at 9 a.m. Thank you.

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Providing services for children and adults with disabilities!

Pursuit of Independence (formally Taylor Ridge Estates) has a Chief Financial Officer position open and will be taking applications until the position is filled.

This is a Senior financial management role responsible for business planning, preparation of financial reports, accounting and budgeting, and internal control, financial policies, guidelines and cash and credit management.

For more information on requirements and responsibilities please contact Betty Marxen, Executive Director, at 124 N Main St., Suite C, Lenox, IA, 50851, or call 641-344-9233 and ask for Betty.

Applications on line at www.pursuitofindependence.org Believe ~ Achieve ~ Succeed

Pursuit of Independence formerly Taylor Ridge Estates 124 N. Main St., Suite C; Lenox, IA 50851 Ph. (641) 333-2221 Fax (641) 333-2732 Cell: 641-344-9233

PLANT MANAGER Dalton Ag Products, a first-class, fast growing manufacturing company in Northeast Taylor County is seeking an experienced Plant Manager. Our company is highly regarded in both the industry and community.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management or Engineering and at least 5 years of experience managing complex manufacturing operations. In addition, excellent leadership, communication and organization skills are required.

We offer a competitive salary, benefits package, relocation, and opportunities for growth.

For immediate consideration, send a current resume and salary requirements to: sgroves@daltonag.com. Put “Plant Manager” in the subject line of the email.

FOR SALE 619 N. Mulberry • Creston

Interviews being conducted from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Michael Foods is a diversified food processor and distributor with businesses in egg products, refrigerated grocery products and refrigerated potato products.

Previous experience in food manufacturing is not required.

404 N. Poplar • Creston

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Lori Harvey, Administration

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You will manage the production operations of our 2nd shift with direct accountability for employees involved in processing or packaging areas. Must have min of 3-5 years previous supervisory experience; one year working knowledge of manufacturing operations; prior experience in lean mfg preferred; BA/BS in related field or a combination of educ and exp. Excellent wage and benefit package. Qualified applicants can find more information and apply online at:

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For further information contact Human Resources at (641) 333-4700 or come to the plant (1009 S. Brooks St.) to apply Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Housekeeper/ Laundry Aide

Ferrara Candy Company, a leading confectionary manufacturer, has an immediate opening for a First Line Production Supervisor in Creston, Iowa.

$

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PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

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Michael Foods, Inc. in Lenox, Iowa, has immediate opportunities for employment on 1st, 2nd & 3rd shifts

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Swine Graphics Enterprises, L.P., a leader in the Swine Industry, is currently seeking candidates for our finishing units in Union County & Adams County!

HERDSPERSON Starting Salary $24,000

We offer additional pay for experience!

Swine experience preferred, but with the right attitude and a solid work record, we are willing ot train the right candidate. SGE is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We offer a competitive benefits package including medical & 401K.

Apply online at: www.sgepork.com OR Apply in person at: Swine Graphics Enterprises 1960 205th Ave., • Osceola, IA 50213 SGE supports a Drug Free Workplace.

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Ruth R. Long, CPA-CFP. Complete accounting, financial planning, consulting, electronic filing and tax services for business or individuals.

Reasonable fees. 620 1/2 New York Ave. 641-782-7CPA (7272)

GAULE EXTERIoRS Steel and vinyl siding, replacement windows and seamless guttering. Quality craftsmanship, over a decade of professional service in Southwest Iowa. 641-782-0905.

Backhoe & Bulldozer KINKADE INDUSTRIES INC. Complete backhoe service with extra reach bucket. Sanitary systems, basements, crawl spaces, dig footings with trencher or hoe. Free estimates. Eb Knuth, 641-782-2290; 641-202-2012.

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Creston News Advertiser Friday, January 3, 2014

Sen. Jack Hatch calls for raising Iowa minimum wage to $10.10 DES MOINES (MCT) — The benefits of increasing Iowa’s $7.25-anhour minimum wage can’t be measured only in dollars and cents, ac- Hatch cording to 2014 gubernatorial hopeful Sen. Jack Hatch.

The Des Moines Democrat Monday called for increasing the minimum wage to $10.10 an hour, which is consistent with Democratic legislative plans in Iowa and other states as well as Sen. Tom Harkin’s proposal to raise the federal wage threshold.

“Right now we’re a very low-wage state, consistently

ranking among the bottom 10 states for private industry hourly wages,” he said.

Raising the minimum wage will be a key part of Hatch’s strategy for growing the number of working middle-class Iowa families. His 2014 challenge to Republican Gov. Terry Branstad is going to be about “enhancing the middle class, increasing their ability to make more and better choices for their families.”

Iowans working for minimum wage don’t enjoy the same choices as middle class families, Hatch said. They wouldn’t have to choose between food and medicine, for example.

“A low minimum wage makes those choices predisposed,” Hatch said.

“Families make bad choices

Workshops aim to help veterans seeking to farm resent very diverse backgrounds when it comes to agricultural.

“Some are returning to family farm operations, while others are looking for land and capital to start growing specialty crops or value added enterprises,” Cox said. “The thing they all have in common is a history of service and a desire to continue that service by providing secure, healthy food to their communities.”

More than one-third of military service members are from rural communities, and interest among Iowa veterans in finding jobs in agriculture has been high, according to the coalition. When coupling the fact that the average jobless rate among young veterans is higher than average, as well as the need for economic development in the state’s rural community, Cox boasted that the coalition’s goals present a “win-win” situation for Iowa.

The new workshops will feature presentations on farm business development, sustainability, legal issues, and attempt to address any other concerns veterans may have while pursuing employment opportunities in agriculture. Those who attend will also have the opportunity to meet with representatives from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Veterans Affairs, ISU’s Beginning Farmer Center, Drake University’s Agricultural Law Center, and other groups.

Along with support from the Leopold Center, the workshops are also being made possible through partnerships with the Beginning Farmer Center, the Iowa Finance Authority Agricultural Development Division and Easter Seals Iowa.

More information is available online at www.iowafarmerveteran.org.

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— Sen. Jack Hatch

D-Des Moines

because they don’t have enough income.”

However, Hatch said, middle class is more than just an income. Citing Bureau of Labor Statistics data showing Iowa has ninth highest percentage of people working multiple jobs, Hatch said that some low-wage workers are middle class because they work 60 to 80 hours a week.

Democratic governor who will lead on it.”

In addition to a higher minimum wage, Hatch threw his support behind a prolabor agenda that includes changes in state law to allow unions to negotiate a fair share agreement to allow them to collect a fee for bargaining wages and benefits for non-union employees.

That effort failed in 2007 when Democrats controlled both chambers of the Legislature and the governor’s office.

He wants to require contractors to pay prevailing wages on all public construction projects and for the use of project labor agreements on public projects, including at regents’ universities, with a total construction cost exceeding $25 million.

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Hatch would hire more occupational safety inspectors, make unemployment compensation more workerfriendly and allow workers injured on the job to choose their own medical providers.

He wants to force employers who offer inadequate or no health insurance to pay into a new state fund to help cover costs they inflict on state-funded health care programs like Medicaid. He’ll also fight proposals to lower the cost of state services through outsourcing to private companies that typically offer lower wages and benefits than state government.

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AMES (MCT) — With a growing number of veterans looking for jobs in agriculture, a new series of workshops is geared toward helping these former soldiers make the transition from the battlefield to the farm field.

The one-day workshops are being supported by Iowa State University’s Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture and will kick off next month in Ottumwa, with other stops planned in Waterloo, Red Oak and Storm Lake.

The newly formed Farmer Veteran Coalition of Iowa is hosting the series, which will provide education and networking opportunities, two things veterans requested following a statewide conference last month.

Ed Cox, an attorney with the Drake University Agricultural Law Center who also served in the U.S. Coast Guard, chairs the farmer veteran assistance program and said the regional workshops will follow a format similar to what the coalition used when hosting their statewide event. The December conference gave veterans the opportunity to learn about the challenges and opportunities of starting a farm business, as well as the search for employment in agriculture and rural Iowa.

In evaluations participants filled out after the event, Cox said the coalition learned the veterans wanted more networking opportunities and educational materials, with topics such as conservation and sustainability issues, including management intensive grazing and on-farm energy production, among the most requested.

The workshops, which will run from Feb. 20 to March 15, will now aim to provide that additional outreach.

The goal is to reach a group whose interest in farming is increasing nationwide, Cox said in a statement issued by ISU’s Leopold Center announcing the new series.

“This is a distinct group of farmers, who have different challenges as well as opportunities due to their experience in the military and eligibility for different veteran programs,” Cox said, adding that the veterans also rep-

“Families make bad choices because they don’t have enough income.”

That, he said, takes them away from the “essence of the middle class.”

Middle class means “a family that is interacting with one another,” Hatch said. “There is a relationship between the middle class and their church, between the middle class and their government, the middle class and their schools.

Although Democrats at the state and federal level appear to be united on increasing the minimum wage, Hatch isn’t confident the fight can be won in 2014 with Democrats controlling the Senate and Republicans the House.

“Without strong gubernatorial leadership this is not going to make it on the agenda,” he said. “It’s not going to happen until we have a

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