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Nuisance property demolition costs city $15,000

By KYLE WILSON

CNA assistant managing editor kwilson@crestonnews.com

In December, Creston city employees used a John Deere backhoe to demolish a nuisance property — owned by Harvey Hascall Jr. of Des Moines — on 405 N. Cherry Street in Creston.

How much did that cost?

Total billing for the demolition project was just more than $15,350. Mike Taylor, city administrator, said this morning the cost for this project was a budgeted item.

“We budget about $50,000 each year for house demolitions,” Taylor said. “We budget that money because we have a lot houses in disrepair in Creston that create safety concerns for neighbors. That was the case on North Cherry. This house was Taylor a hazard to the neighborhood.”

The house on North Cherry was one of five houses demolished in the past 13 months. Taylor said the city prefers to work with the homeowners by sending them notices about their nuisances, but often times they have neither the desire nor funds to fix the nuisance.

That’s when the city begins the process of resolving the nuisance concern through the court system. That’s what happened to the North Cherry Street nuisance.

There is now a court-ordered charge of $5,000 assessed to the property on North Cherry to pay for the demolition costs paid for by city taxpayers.

Those funds will be collected in the same manner as general property tax delinquencies.

“We will collect the $5,000 once the property is sold,” Taylor said. “That’s really the only way to recoup any of the money for demolition costs.

That is, unless, the property owner writes us a check — which I would say is unlikely.”

OST photo by AMY HANSEN

Pictured is the building for the new Casey’s General Store in Murray. It’s located south of Murray School District.

Work progresses on Casey’s General Store in Murray. Opening date slated for mid-April

By AMY HANSEN

OST news editor ahansen@osceolaiowa.com

M

URRAY — The building is up at Murray’s new Casey’s General Store.

Craig Justice, chairman for Murray Development, said construction work is currently being done on the inside of the new Casey’s.

“I’d say they’ve got about 20 percent of the concrete work to do outside,” Justice said. “They’ve got to set the pumps yet. Of course, they’ve got to finish the dirt work next spring because the weather went against them

this time of year.”

Work in progress After the town’s convenience store left in February 2012, there was a need for another one.

In March 2013, it was announced Murray would be receiving a Casey’s General Store.

“The nice thing with Casey’s coming in, they listed it out as $1.3 million investment for them, for the town,” said Murray City Councilman Greg Clark.

Justice said Nik Werner, former mayor of Murray, was instrumental in bringing a Casey’s to Murray.

The building’s location is directly south of Murray School District.

“It’s got to be the best thing that’s happened to the town for years.There’s not been any company that’s come to the town to put this type of capital expenditure as long I’ve been there.” — Craig Justice, chairman for Murray Development

“They (Casey’s) had to do their preliminaries and they made their initial downpayment on it then. They had to do some engineer work,” Justice said.

“I was told at the Justice time that they were really busy because they were putting new stores in Wisconsin. So, they were going to have to outsource a lot of the stuff they usually do in house.”

Clark said he has been in conversation with the regional manager for Murray’s Casey’s. An opening date is scheduled for mid-April because of construction and weather delays.

Amenities The store will sell pizza, but it won’t have a deli.

Justice said the store is set up to have four gas pumps. There will be a diesel gas pump, two super unleaded gas pumps and a regular unleaded gas

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Deaths Fox Warner West Des Moines

Fox Warner, 2, of West D e s Moines, son of Abi Warner, formerly of Creston, and Ryan E d d y W a r n e r , Warner died Jan. 6, 2014, at Blank Children’s Hospital in Des Moines.

A prayer service will be held 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 10, at Powers Funeral Home, junction of highways 34 and 25, Creston. The Rev. Tim Maxa will officiate. Visitation with family present will be 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to the family. Online condolences may be left at www.powersfh.com.

Fox Edward Warner, son of Abigail Paige Warner and Ryan William Eddy, was born Nov. 26, 2011, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord’s Madigan Hospital.

Fox is survived by his par-

Carl Cochrane Afton

Carl Cochrane, 80, of Afton, formerly of Creston, died Jan. 6, 2014, at his home at C.A.R.E. in Afton.

Services Cochrane will be 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 10, at Powers Funeral Home, 612 N. Dodge St., Afton. The Rev. Jim Morris will officiate.

Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery of Creston at a later date. Visitation will be noon to the 1 p.m. service time Friday at the funeral home. Memorials are to be established in his name. Online condolences may be left at www.powersfh.com.

Carl Fredrick Cochrane, son of Cora Eliza (Doud) and George Clarence Cochrane, was born June 17, 1933, in Creston.

Carl was educated in Cres-

Dudley Davidson Grant City, Mo.

Dudley Davidson, 55, of Grant City, Mo., died Jan. 7, 2014, at Worth County Convalescent Center.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 10, at Prugh-Dunfee Funeral Home of Grant City, Mo. Graveside services will follow. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Dudley Edward Davidson, son of Leona (Fletchall) and Chase Davidson, was born Jan. 24, 1958, in Wheeler, Ore. At the age of 2, Dudley and his family moved from Oregon to a farm outside of Grant City in 1960.

Dudley graduated from Grant City High School in 1976.

On May 31, 1980, Dudley

ents, Abi and Ryan Warner of West Des Moines; grandparents, Ann Lisk and Allan Weicht of New Virginia, Kevin Lisk of Creston, Macil Eddy of Indiana and Bill and Jeanne Eddy of Taiwan; great-grandparents, Robert (Annette) Bierkamp, Martha Lisk and Sue (Dennis) Campbell; aunts and uncles, Rachel Lisk, Tajah Eddy, William Eddy and the Aamot family; great-aunts and -uncles, Vicki Warner, Jolene Hayes, Marta (Dave) Giesken; Becky Carter; Ruth (Craig) Bolinger; Don (Becky) Durand; Sue (Steve) Basler, Nancy (Tim) Loudon; Mary Holbrook (Greg Manley); Kristina (Eric) Nurnberg; Carol Eddy; Elizabeth Eddy and many cousins and friends.

Fox was preceded in death by his grandfather Edward Warner; great-grandparents, Bill and Phyllis Warner, Judith Bierkamp and Jerry Durand; cousins, Murphy Fry and Ressie Holbrook; aunt Julie Durand and uncle Jonathan Welch. ton schools. Carl lived the majority of his childhood in Creston.

Beginning in 1963, he lived and worked at the county home, between Creston and Afton. There he assisted with farming.

Carl moved to the new county facility in Afton in 1984.

Carl was a member of the First Baptist Church in Creston and had been an active participant with Special Olympics.

Carl is survived by his sisters, Viola Thompson of Citrus Heights, Calif., and Dixie (husband Edwin) Wilson of Des Moines; brothers, Richard “Wayne” Cochrane of Citrus Heights, Calif., and Kenneth Cochrane of Des Moines; C.A.R.E. family of Afton; numerous nieces, nephews and other family.

Carl was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Clarence, Eugene and Mick Cochrane; and sister Doris Burhop. married Carmen Stephens of Grant City, Mo. The couple has resided in Grant City since their marriage.

Dudley is survived by his wife Carmen of Grant City, Mo.; mother Leona Davidson of Grant City; brothers, Harold (Deborah) Davidson of Parkville, Mo., and William (Sherry) Davidson and Elmer Davidson of Grant City; sister Deidra (Robert) Hunt of Grant City; sons, Chevy (Jessica) Davidson of Grant City, Berkley (Alison) Davidson of Redding and Thomas Davidson of Grant City; daughter Delaney Davidson of Grant City; grandson Chase Davidson of Grant City, and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Dudley was preceded in death by his father, sister and brother-in-law Connie and Robert Findley and a sisterand brother-in-law Terry and Speck Davidson.

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Clark said Casey’s is looking to hire approximately 20 employees for the new store.

Hiring advertisements should be in Osceola Sentinel-Tribune and Creston

News Advertiser within the next month.

“It’s got to be the best thing that’s happened to the town for years,” Justice said. “There’s not been any company that’s come to the town to put this type of capital expenditure as long I’ve been there.”

Ash borer larvae in Iowa will survive cold snap DES MOINES (MCT) — While the recent cold snap may have killed some emerald ash borer larvae, arctic outbreaks in Iowa don’t last long enough or come often enough to seriously impede the spread of the tree-killing pests, state forestry officials said Tuesday.

“We will see some mortality, probably less than 10 percent,” said Tivon Feeley, forest health specialist for the Department of Natural Resources.

But even if larva mortality reached 50 percent, “the population would bounce right back within a year,” State Forester Paul Tauke said.

In Minnesota, where arctic outbreaks are colder, more frequent and last longer, they do inhibit the spread of the emerald ash borer, according to Lee Frelich, director of the University of Minnesota Center for Forest Ecology.

In parts of northern Minnesota and North Dakota, frequent, protracted cold spells may actually establish a zone in which ash trees can survive, Frelich said.

“We’re outside that zone in Iowa,” Feeley said.

Citing recent research conducted in Minnesota, Frelich said 5 percent of emerald ash borer larvae die when exposed to a temperature of 0 degrees Fahrenheit. The mortality rate increased to 34 percent at 10 below, to 79 percent at 20 below and 98 percent at 30 below, according to that research.

However, the exposure

must last at least several hours to overcome the insulating effect of the bark beneath which the larvae live.

That is not a problem in northern Minnesota, where at International Falls, the temperature dropped below zero at 9 a.m. Saturday and will stay below well into Thursday, according to National Weather Service meteorologist Dean Melde.

Lows at the Falls, he said, were 19 below Saturday, 31 below Sunday, 30 below Monday and 26 below Tuesday.

In Iowa, by comparison, “it was cold but not super cold,” said State Climatologist Harry Hillaker. Low temperatures ranged from 11 below at Clarinda in southwest Iowa to 24 below at Cresco in northeast Iowa, both on Monday morning, he said.

At Dubuque, one of the coldest reporting stations, the temperature stayed below zero for about 45 hours and remained cooler than 10 below for about 34 hours, Hillaker said.

Feeley said the green ash and white ash common in Iowa are more cold resistant than the black ash, upon which most of the Minnesota research is predicated. “They have thicker, better insulated bark,” he said.

Because adult emerald ash borer beetles die before winter, extreme cold affects only the larvae, he said.

Tauke predicted last month that all but a minute fraction of Iowa’s 55 million

Branstad announcement termed boast, warning DES MOINES (MCT) — Gov. Terry Branstad’s announcement that his reelection campaign has $4.1 million cash on hand is both a boast and a warning.

“First, it’s bragging. That’s what he’s doing,” said Drake political science Professor Art Sanders. “He’s saying, ‘Look how much we have.’”

Campaign spokesman Tommy Schultz is more modest, saying the campaign merely wanted to share its good. Branstad has not yet formally announced his candidacy, but has campaign office and staff raising money and organizing support.

“It’s a tremendous number,” he said. “It shows what folks in Iowa think about the governor.”

On the Democratic side, Sen. Jack Hatch of Des Moines is the frontrunner with Webster City bus driver Paul Dahl also eying the race.

Hatch was neither surprised nor impressed with the governor’s big number.

Branstad “ T h e governor is very good at politics and loves to campaign, so a strong fundraising number comes as no surprise,” Hatch said. “Iowans aren’t impressed with big money — they have given organized people the victory over organized money time and time again. What they value is straight talk, honesty and results — and the truth is Iowa is succeeding in spite of, not because of, Branstad.”

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ash trees will be dead within 20 years.

In areas like Fairfield, Burlington, Mechanicsville and Creston, where infestations have been documented last year, all but a few lingering ash trees will be gone within five or six years, he said.

Following an initial Iowa confirmation in Allamakee County in May 2010, three

years passed before the burst of confirmations in 2013: Des Moines County in July, Jefferson County in August, Cedar County in October and Union County in December.

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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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National Association of Retired and Veteran Railway Employees Inc. Unit No. 54, 9 a.m., The Windrow.

Blue Grass Optimist Club of Creston, noon, The Pizza Ranch.

Kent Dinner Club, 5:30 p.m., Creston Family Restaurant, 802 W. Taylor St. Celebrate Recovery (a Christcentered 12-step program), 6 p.m., Crest Baptist Church, 1211 N. Poplar St. American Legion Auxiliary, 7 p.m., American Legion Post Home, 119 N. Walnut St. Gambler’s Anonymous, 7 p.m., Assembly of God Church, 801 N. Fillmore St., Osceola.

Al-Anon, 7:30 p.m., Crossroads Mental Health Center, 1003 Cottonwood Road.

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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., Alzheimer’s Association office, 228 N. Pine St. For more information, contact Jaleyn at 641782-4040.

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

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

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

Greater Regional Medical Center Auxiliary, 9 a.m., Greater Regional Medical Center Classroom.

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.

Mercy Medical Center DES MOINES — David and April Leffler of Urbandale are parents of a daughter born Dec. 27, 2013. Violet Marie Leffler weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces and was 20 1/2 inches long.

Grandparents are Daryl and Kathy (Mercer) Leffler of Johnston and Charlie and Debbie Lewis of Pleasant Hill.

Great-grandparents are Bill and Norma Mercer of Creston.

—————— Iowa Methodist Medical Center DES MOINES — Matthew Buchanan and Rachel Tucker of Creston are parents of a daughter born Dec. 30, 2013.

Destiny Nicole Buchanan weighed 7 pounds and was 19 inches long.

Grandparents are Rae Ann Tucker of Creston, Randy and Aleacha Crocker of Missouri and Jon and Tammy Buchanan of Ames.

Great-grandparents are Bob Blanchard and Carol Roberts and Don and Linda Keller, all of Creston, and Dan and Karen Tucker of Corning.

Great-great-grandparents are Inez Heins and Kenny Heins, both of Lemars.

Siblings are Cameron Tucker, 5, Sophia Tucker, 3, Braxton Buchanan, 3, Bentley Buchanan, 1, and Bryce Buchanan, 1.

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OPINION

Different generations share the pursuit to make life, work rewarding Early every weekday morning I stumble down the steps from my apartment above Adams Street Espresso, mentally bracing myself for the wide variety of Iowa weather I am greeted with as I open the door.

But no matter the weather conditions, I am always greeted with a smile and a wave from my uncle, Rich Waddingham, as he bustles around the coffee shop in the final minutes before the first customers arrive for their morning beverages.

On Saturday mornings — if I don’t sleep through my alarm — I make my way downstairs to join Rich and his partner in crime, Shorty Adamson, for a meeting of the minds. We discuss a variety of topics from news and sports to gos-

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sip and old memories from Creston and the surrounding area.

If I’m lucky, I also pick up a new joke or two to share with my coworkers later that week.

While we may look like an odd group laughing the morning away over multiple cups of coffee, I’ve noticed the sharp contrast of our generations pales in comparison to the underlying similarities we share and enjoy about each others company.

A majority of the generations I deal with on a day-to-day basis are the Baby Boomers (born 1943-60), Generation X (born 1961-81) and Generation Y (born 1982-2004).

Boomers make up an estimated 33 percent of the current U.S. population.

A study by The Conference Board of Canada highlighted the general difference between the generations and found a couple of similarties are often overlooked.

First, all generations share a passion to find balance between work and play. Baby Boomers are very formal and have a larger tendency to spend more time working than doing activities for fun. Generation X and Y are more informal and do a better job maintaining a balance

between the two.

The study found generation X and Y hold an advantage when it comes to adaptability, especially with technology, over the Baby Boomers.

For similarities, The Conference Board of Canada found that all three generations share similar personality traits, motivations and learning styles. The generations are evenly split with individuals who are introverts to extroverts and those who like hands-on learning to written instruction.

The groups also share a desire for respect, fairness in the workplace and the opportunity to do interesting and rewarding experiences.

A study by the University of Melbourne found similar results. It stated Generation X and Y shared a special bond because they each had to adjust to uncertainty in the job market and spend significant time to become qualified for certain jobs while juggling other aspects of life.

And that is exactly how I feel as I enjoy my Saturday morning coffee and daily interactions with friends and coworkers from different generations.

We may be separated by age, but our desire for respect and the opportunity to make life and work rewarding helps create a foundation for future generations to look up to.

Dennis Rodman flew to North Korea with former NBA players HOLLYWOOD — God bless America, and how’s everybody?

The Weather Channel reported record low temperatures in the United States Sunday from Minnesota all the way down south to the Gulf Coast. Many of America’s interior waterways were frozen solid. It’s so cold in Tennessee that Al Gore is sticking to his theory.

North Korea’s Kim Jung Un ordered his cabinet to witness the execution of his Uncle Jang last Friday. He was thrown in a cage and eaten alive by one hundred twenty-six starving dogs, Because of poor ticket sales, the live telecast was blacked out in Pyongyang.

Dennis Rodman flew to North Korea with former NBA players to play North Korea’s team on Kim Jung Un’s birthday. Kim’s uncle was just executed for partying. Before boarding the plane, Dennis was seen clipping his nose hairs for that last little bit of cocaine.

Downton Abbey drew record ratings Sunday to the PBS drama about British nobles a century ago. Americans adore the show.

If President Obama delivered the State of the Union dressed like a footman from Downton Abbey perhaps more people would watch.

New York’s Satanic Temple demanded a statue of Satan on Oklahoma’s Capitol lawn next to the Ten Commandments display.

It’s doable. Oklahomans are fine with a statue of Satan on their Capitol lawn as long as it is resculpted every time Texas changes coaches.

New Yorkers withstood zerodegree cold on Tuesday canceling flights and stranding visitors.

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It’s aggravating for locals. Your visiting relatives from Miami stand for hours gazing through your picture window and if it gets too bad you have to let them back inside.

O.J. Simpson sent a public request to the White House Friday asking President Obama to include him on his annual pardon list. It’s a miracle. Last week at church, President Obama asked the Lord to show him a way to get everyone to stop talking about Obamacare.

President Obama pushed unemployment benefits as way to stimulate the economy and increase business hiring Tuesday.

We’ll know when the U.S. economy has bounced back. Instead of shooting animals for food, Sarah Palin will go back to shooting them for fun.

J.P. Morgan agreed Tuesday to pay two billion dollars for its part as the bank for Wall Street swindler Bernie Madoff. He used money from older investors to pay off newer investors and then skimmed off the top. It’s a federal crime to impersonate Social Security.

Judy Woodruff interviewed a State Department official who said President Obama is set to close Guantanamo prison soon.

Reaction split predictably. MSNBC called it a human rights victory while Fox News said under Obama even the terrorists are losing their homes.

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The toughest test for Mayor De Blasio As we have just now moved beyond the Michael Bloomberg years, there are those already bothered by incoming New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio’s decision to replace outgoing top cop Ray Kelly with former commissioner Bill Bratton.

The complaint fuming out of cinematically militant “activists” radiates from the fact that there will be no immediate total ceasing of the stop-and-frisk policy, which became the chief policing complaint of critics, including de Blasio, during the past few years. The issue of ongoing crime and its national expense in the billions, not the millions, of dollars ever interests the right or the left. Conservatives surely wail about too much spending but are not very concerned about the costs of all the nation’s mayhem. Unless the GOP can follow orders from the billionaires above and vehemently block any gun-safety bills that might conflict with the wishes of the National Rifle Association, which has rejected public interest in favor of the weapons and ammunition industry.

For some, the failure to make a clean break with previous lawenforcement policy is close to sinful. According to some, they allege it not only breaks a de Blasio promise, but repudiates the use of his son in a campaign commercial.

Dante, you’ll remember, promised to “end a stop-and-frisk era that targets minorities.”

Not quite right now.

De Blasio knows his first job is to continue to push crime down, as Kelly did so successfully, like it or not. To do that, he’ll rely on the best evidence of what works.

Nobody is better equipped to do that than Bratton, who helped staunch the flow of New York bloodshed in the 1990s and then brought off a similar goal in Los Angeles.

And, contrary to the caricature of a cold, insensitive bureaucrat, Bratton has actually thought a great deal about how to improve relations between cops and what we sometimes call “the community.” The returning top cop will probably impress us all by building

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a mutual support system between the police and the people, the most powerful force against crime and the necessary feeling against the chaos criminals always bring. Bratton knows how much the working class and the impoverished long for order, and that civilization is not foreign to any ethnic group, class or religion in the modern age.

So expect new strategies based on evidence — not on symbolic rattling of metal trash cans.

De Blasio seems solid and clean.

He is a family man. He’s a bit of an earnest expert or wonk. He’s a believer in integration; he lives it at home.

He is a liberal Democrat who climbed all the way to the top, skillfully kicking the mayoral aspirant and popper of the City Council’s whip, Christine Quinn, like a bent can down the road.

Which is not to say he’s a saint.

He doesn’t have to be.

So what can we anticipate from de Blasio as he inherits the gargantuan challenges of running this great city could be much more than promising a dramatically different set of priorities than Bloomberg?

The place where we’ll see his true stuff is not on the streets. It’s in the classrooms. And there, he will succeed if he focuses not on stereotype or ideology but on evidence.

What the new mayor has to do is study and look to replicate some extremely successful programs that have proven that good grades are not beyond poor and minority kids from tough backgrounds. Some of these are in the Bronx and in Harlem, and their lessons are ones the teachers unions are often loath to learn.

They educate kids with longer school days. With the great human essential of dedicated teachers.

With strong school cultures. And, most important, with strong curricula that do not compromise —

setting high expectations for kids and ensuring they have the tools to meet them.

This is not about appearances or demeanor. Those two things are far from enough to meet what students and parents want from education. They need no more than serious and inspiring attention, which will allow them to realize their potential and their dreams.

All of that is more than a notion.

It’s about learning from real things, from facts.

We have to always strain to see the honest truth, and not be sidetracked by what we think we’re supposed to see. Or say what we are supposed to say.

A few years ago, I spoke to an incoming group of police rookies at a panel organized by Kelly at Harlem’s Apollo Theater. As usual, it was quite instructive being there as the men and the women carried themselves with something special about the honor of enforcing empathy, law and order in any city as great and complex as this one.

The most memorable thing I heard on the panel was said by a veteran of about five years on the force. When he began work and would receive a complaint about a minority kid who had stolen something, he tended to look for someone with his pants hanging down.

Soon, however, he found that no criminal on foot wants to run in pants dropping down because he will fall and soon be caught.

So let’s not confuse things. We have a choice to decide — or not — to efficiently and reasonably keep crime going down as we move to expand our intellectual capital.

That is a very clear way to increase urban hope and enthusiasm. New simple rules: Stay focused on what works, not on what happens to be consistent with the rhetorical images pushed into our heads. That rhetoric always runs on automatic.

Simplemindedness always distracts.

Stanley Crouch can be reached by email at crouch.stanley@gmail. com. (c) 2014 Stanley Crouch Distributed by King Features Syndicate Inc.

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BUSINESS/FARM Dexter Apache Holdings acquires Dalton Ag Products LENOX — Dexter Apache Holdings, an Iowabased, employee-owned company with diverse interests in manufacturing, financial services and distribution, has acquired 100 percent of the interests of Dalton Ag Products, headquartered in Lenox.

Founded in 1996, Dalton is a respected provider of fertilizer-application equipment, primarily for the agriculture industry. Dalton offers products for both dry fertilizer and liquid nitrogen application, including tool bars, spreaders, running

gears, tanks and trailers.

“We are extremely pleased to have Dalton Ag Products join our family of companies,” said Patrick D. Albregts, president and CEO of Dexter Apache Holdings. “Dalton will serve as an important growth engine for Dexter Apache Holdings and allow us to leverage a number of important synergies between our companies while adding further diversification to our business. They are also a great complement to the ownership culture we have here at Dexter Apache.”

Dalton will remain headquartered in Lenox. Rob Cox, president and owner, will continue to serve as the company’s president.

“I am pleased for our employees who will become owners of Dexter Apache, and I am excited for our dealer network and their customers who will remain the focus of Dalton Ag Products,” said Cox. “This sale will be a major boost to Dalton’s future growth, and it’s a real win for rural Iowa and Lenox, which we are proud and grateful to call our home.”

Mercy Hospital receives Excellence in Patient Care award Alegent Creighton Health Mercy Hospital Corning was a recipient of the Excellence in Patient Care Award. Excellence in Patient Care awards are presented to select organizations coached by the Studer Group based on various categories. To be eligible for an award, an organization must demonstrate outstanding performance in patient care.

The award was received based on performance measured on the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and

Systems. Mercy Hospital was recognized as one of the top three hospitals with regard to communication about medicines.

“A focus on patient safety is a part of our everyday culture,” said Nurse Executive Kathy Peckham. “Safety is important while patients are in the hospital, as well as when they are discharged.

Improving our ability to communicate the necessary details about medications and their side effects to our patients is one way we can ensure patient safety.”

The award was presented

by Quint Studer, during a special luncheon at the What’s Right in Health Care conference. Peckham accepted the award on behalf of Mercy Hospital Corning.

“I am proud of the dedicated staff at Mercy Hospital” said Peckham. “It was a privilege to accept this award on their behalf. Our staff has done an excellent job on developing the standards and practices to improve patient understanding of medications.

Private pesticide applicator trainings scheduled GREENFIELD — Individuals who want to maintain private pesticide certification by attending continuing-education classes should make plans to attend one of the three trainings planned in Adair County.

Each training session is two hours long and focuses on the laws, regulations and pest-management strategies for agricultural crops.

The first recertification session of the year will be 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Jan. 14 at the 4-H/FFA Center, Adair County Fairgrounds in Greenfield.

Adair County Extension will also be hosting recertifi-

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License holders can attend recertification sessions at any location in the state, so if the Adair County dates do not work, contact Adair County Extension for a list of dates and times in surrounding counties. If you have questions about the status of your private pesticide certification, call Adair County Extension in ad-

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Extension personnel can access your records and check to make sure you need to attend a training session.

Anyone who needs to get their initial private-pesticide certification or has let their certification must take a written test. Study materials are available for check-out at Greenfield, Adair, Fontanelle, Stuart and Orient libraries or you may order and purchase a manual at Adair County Extension for $15.

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The good and bad pad Dear Heloise: Why do the people who put chicken pieces in foam trays put in the little ABSORBENT PADS? They do indeed absorb stray fluids, but they start stinking within 24 hours at room temperature. This isn’t good if it’s two or three days until garbage pickup. — C.K., via email I’m with you — they are yucky! But they do serve a purpose. The pad keeps the chicken (and meat) “looking good” by absorbing any liquid that may leak while it sits in the cold storage bin in the store. You are right that it can become smelly if it sits in the garbage can for too long.

Try this classic Heloise hint: Wrap the liner in a plastic bag and put it in the freezer until garbage day! Many readers do this with any food that cannot go down the garbage disposal and that starts smelling if it sits in the garbage can until pickup day. Just remember to get it out of the freezer when garbage day arrives! — Heloise INDIVIDUAL SERVINGS Dear Heloise: I make many soups and stocks during the winter. A good hint for mak-

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Horoscope Thursday, Jan. 9, 2014 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You’re in a resourceful frame of mind. You might see new ways of earning money today, or alternatively, you might see new ways to use something you already own.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Take a realistic look in the mirror today and ask yourself what you can do to improve your appearance. (You never get a second chance to make a first impression.)

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) This is an excellent day to do research. You have the powers of concentration plus the attention to detail necessary to do a bang-up job. You won’t stop until you find what you’re looking for.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Conversations with a female acquaintance will be powerful today. In fact, as a result of this exchange, you might change your future goals, or at least modify them.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Discussions with bosses and people in authority will be interesting today. They seem to know something personal about your private life. Be careful.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) You’re interested in ideas, philosophies and different belief systems today. That’s why discussions about religion and politics will intrigue you, especially if someone convincing has something to say.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) You might take a new approach to consolidating your debt or dealing with shared property.

Somehow, you have to let go of things you no longer use.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Be prepared to go more than halfway when dealing with others today, because the Moon is opposite your sign. In two weeks, when the Moon is in your sign, people will cater to you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Introduce reforms or improvements where you work today. Similarly, you might see ways to improve your health.

Think about this.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) You’re full of creative ideas today, because you see a way to build a better mousetrap. Romantic relationships will be powerful and creative as well.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Your focus at home will be related to laundry, plumbing, bathrooms or anything to do with garbage and recycling. Do some cleanup in these areas.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) You’re very convincing today!

That’s why this is an especially strong day for those of you who sell, market, teach, write, act or convince others about anything.

YOU BORN TODAY You are purposeful and focused on what you wish to achieve. You

can bounce back from defeat because you also are resilient.

And you are resourceful! Hard work, ambition and dedication push you to success. You want to be the best that you can be.

Good news! Your year ahead might be one of the most powerful years of your life. Dream big!

Birthdate of: Joan Baez, singer; Jimmy Page, musician; Imelda Staunton, actress. (c) 2014 King Syndicate, Inc.

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ISU’s Deandre Kane is first player in 18 years with at least 30 points, 5 boards, 5 Kane assists and 5 steals against a top 10 team.

National Digest

Cyclones win AMES — Senior point guard DeAndre Kane was supposed to be a one-year stopgap for Iowa State.

Kane has evolved into one of the most versatile players in the country -and the surging Cyclones look like one of the best teams in the nation because of it.

Kane had a season-high 30 points with nine assists, eight rebounds and five steals as No. 9 Iowa State rolled past No. 7 Baylor 87-72 on Tuesday night, setting a school record with its 14th straight win.

Melvin Ejim added 18 points for the Cyclones (14-0, 2-0 Big 12), who outscored Baylor 47-34 in the second half and rolled to a surprisingly decisive win over a fellow Big 12 title contender.

Gary Franklin and Brady Heslip both had 15 points for Baylor (12-2, 0-1), which saw its win streak snapped at six games.

Sparty survives EAST LANSING, Mich. — Keith Appling made a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 29 seconds left and finished with 20 points, seven assists and six rebounds to help No. 5 Michigan State beat No. 3 Ohio State 72-68 in overtime Tuesday night after blowing a 17-point lead in the second half.

The Spartans (14-1, 3-0 Big Ten) led 55-38 and the Buckeyes (15-1, 2-1) forced overtime with a 20-3 run to close regulation.

Ohio State entered the day as one of six unbeaten teams in Division I. Aaron Craft’s threepoint play with 2:02 left in the second half and his layup, after throwing an inbounds pass off Adreian Payne’s backside, with a minute left pulled Ohio State within one. Payne made 1 of 2 free throws on the ensuing possession, allowing Amir Williams’ putback dunk with 19 seconds left to tie the game and send it to overtime.

Suspended IOWA CITY — Iowa men’s basketball coach Fran McCaffery has been suspended one game by the Big Ten Conference.

The conference announced the suspension and public reprimand of McCaffery for violating the Big Ten Sportsmanship Policy during the second half of Iowa’s game at Wisconsin on Sunday when McCaffery received two technical fouls and was ejected. The conference also fined the institution $10,000 as part of the violation.

McCaffery will serve his one-game suspension on Thursday against Northwestern. Assistant coach Kirk Speraw will serve as head coach on Thursday.

Vonn out Less than two weeks after reconstructive right knee surgery in February 2013, Lindsey Vonn already was sounding a positive note, saying she was “really looking forward to Sochi” and defending her Olympic downhill gold medal.

Vonn announced Tuesday — exactly one month before the opening ceremony — she won’t be able to race in Russia.

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Early lead disappears as Panther girls fall 56-41

By LARRY PETERSON CNA sports writer • lpeterson@crestonnews.com

When Jenna Taylor dropped in two free throws with 2:52 left in the first quarter, the Creston girls were leading Lewis Central 11-3 here Tuesday night.

At that point, Creston was 6-of-6 at the free throw line in an effective inside attack against the Titans.

But it was all downhill from there for a cold-shooting Creston team. Lewis Central’s Paige Beacom sank a 3-pointer and Kasandra Larsen dropped in a rebound shot to close Creston’s margin to 11-8 after one period.

By halftime, the Titans had zoomed in front, 28-19, on the strength of a 20-8 second quarter.

Creston ended up shooting just 17 percent from the field (9-of-53) in losing to the Titans, 56-41, despite a 23-5 scoring advantage at the free throw line.

The key stretch occurred in the third quarter. Just after Taylor scored inside and converted a foul shot for a traditional three-point play to pull Creston within five at 33-28, the Titans went on a 13-3 run the rest of the period to enter the fourth stanza in front, 4631.

“We just didn’t start the game very well,” said Lewis Central coach Derek Archer.

“It kind of took us a while to get going. And we weren’t de-

CNA photo by LARRY PETERSON

Creston guard Taylor Briley (22) defends Lewis Central’s Kye Madsen during Tuesday’s Hawkeye 10 Conference game here. Briley had four points, two rebounds and two steals in Creston’s 56-41 loss.

fending their cross screens in the lane early, until we did a better job of communicating and switching.”

The fast start was a much better situation for Creston than falling behind 6-0 at

Denison on Friday, but the Panthers were unable to sustain a consistent offense.

“We came down and got the ball inside right away and got a basket,” coach Larry McNutt said. “They went

zone in that second quarter when were right in the game.

We missed two perimeter shots in a row, and went about four possessions without scoring. They hit a couple of shots, and next thing you know

you’re down nine.”

Taylor led Creston with 15 points and Natalie Mostek was the only other Panther in double figures with 14, but those totals came from a Mostek combined 7-of-28 shooting from the field. Spielman, effective on several basket cuts in the second half, tallied 18 points for LC and Beacom was a threat from the outside with 16 points.

The Panthers played the second half without point guard Brenna Baker, who aggravated a knee ailment from Friday’s game at Denison.

“We don’t have a real deep bench, and it’s tough to not have her when you have to play from behind and you’re trying to be aggressive,” McNutt said.

In light of that injury situation, it’s fortunate Creston (3-7 overall, 1-4 Hawkeye 10) has an off night Friday before returning to the court Tuesday at Red Oak. The following Friday is a boy-girl doubleheader against Dension-Schleswig.

Lewis Central improved to 7-3 overall and 2-3 in the league.

LEWIS CENTRAL (56) — Alexis

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Panthers earn two more H-10 wins Panther boys drop Showdown set for Thursday fourth straight “That’s kind of our goal fully we’ll be ready to go.”

By SCOTT VICKER

CNA sports editor • svicker@crestonnews.com

CARROLL — The Creston/Orient-Macksburg wrestling team picked up a pair of Hawkeye 10 wins here Tuesday, setting the Panthers up for a crucial Hawkeye 10 Conference showdown at home on Thursday.

The Panthers survived a 40-25 dual against Lewis Central and then easily dispatched of Carroll Kuemper Catholic 64-13.

Head coach Darrell Frain said it was a rather uneventful night for the Panthers, with much of the night going as planned.

Close losses at 145 pounds and 126 pounds made the final score appear closer than the dual with Lewis Central really was.

“I thought what made it closer, we lost a close one at 45 and at 26,” Frain said.

“After that, we got the wins we felt we should get. I don’t think there were any surprises. Everybody did what we thought they should do.

We just didn’t look very impressive doing it.”

Still, the Panthers managed bonus points in six matches, including pins from Spencer Wray (138), Kadon Hulett (195), Seth Maitlen (220) and Kruz Adamson (120).

all the time, is to get pins and bonus points,” Frain said. “In a dual, I always tell them we need to step up. It was just sluggish a little bit, maybe because of coming off break. We’re still fighting for those bonus points.”

The Panthers racked up plenty of bonus points in the 64-13 win over Kuemper Catholic.

Creston/O-M recorded seven pins in the win over the Knights.

“I thought we did a little better,” Frain said about the Kuemper dual. “Their best two wrestlers were at 45 and 32, and we came up a little short at both of those. I feel good about coming out and getting two Hawkeye 10 wins.”

The wins move the Panthers to 6-0 in the Hawkeye 10 Conference, with just one last major roadblock to the conference crown.

Creston/O-M plays host to Harlan (3-1) on Thursday in a single dual. Wrestling starts at 6:30 on Thursday. It will be Express club recognition night.

“We still have Shenandoah, Red Oak and St. Albert, but Harlan will be the biggest obstacle on Thursday night,” Frain said. “I might adjust some weight classes a little bit, and hopefully that will shake things up. Hope-

Creston/O-M 40, Lewis Central 25 138 — Spencer Wray (COM) pinned Nate Storey (LC), 1:11; 145 — Nick Ruis (LC) dec. Joey Huntington (COM), 4-3 (TB1); 152 — Chase Shiltz (COM) tech. fall Cory Lear (LC), 4:00, 22-7; 160 — Ethan Ruby (LC) major dec. Tayler Pettit (COM), 12-3; 170 — Adam Baker (COM) dec.

Hayden Waldstein (LC), 7-2; 182 — Trevor Frain (COM) major dec. Chris Thomas (LC), 17-4; 195 — Kadon Hulett (COM) pinned Wyatt Steingraber (LC), 2:32.

220 — Seth Maitlen (COM) pinned Jake Mutum (LC), :32; 285 — Jacob Cook (LC) pinned Jake Gutschenritter (COM), 5:37; 106 — Paxton Whiteaker (LC) pinned Trevor Marlin (COM), 4:42; 113 — Brody Frain (COM) major dec. Daytona Smith (LC), 12-3; 120 — Kruz Adamson (COM) pinned Austin Cline (LC), 1:32; 126 — Jordan Bailey (LC) dec. Wyatt Thompson (COM), 4-2; 132 — Mac Southard (LC) dec. Bryce Briley (COM), 2-0.

Creston/O-M 64, Kuemper Catholic 13 145 — Jared Eischeid (KC) major dec. Joey Huntington (COM), 13-3; 152 — Chase Shiltz (COM) pinned Lucas Lampe (KC), :48; 160 — Tayler Pettit (COM) won by forfeit; 170 — Adam Baker (COM) pinned Nathan Becker (KC), :37; 182 — Trevor Frain (COM) pinned Alec Daniel (KC), :26; 195 — Kadon Hulett (COM) pinned Mitch Rohe (KC), 3:03; 220 — Seth Maitlen (COM) pinned Seth Gehling (KC), 1:33.

285 — Jake Gutschenritter (COM) won by forfeit; 106 — Brandon Gross (KC) dec. Trevor Marlin (COM), 9-6; 113 — Brody Frain (COM) pinned Brady Parkis (KC), 1:02; 120 — Kruz Adamson (COM) won by forfeit; 126 — Wyatt Thompson (COM) pinned Grant Sanders (KC), 1:53; 132 — Alexander Schmitz (KC) pinned Bryce Briley (COM), 3:11; 138 — Spencer Wray (COM) major dec.

Tim Sibbel (KC), 19-7.

By SCOTT VICKER

CNA sports editor • svicker@crestonnews.com

COUNCIL BLUFFS — The Creston boys basketball team couldn’t end its losing streak here on Tuesday, as the Panthers dropped a 5241 game to Lewis Central.

That brings the losing skid to four straight games for the Panthers, now 4-4 overall and 2-2 in the Hawkeye 10 Conference. Lewis Central improved to 5-6 overall and 3-2 in the conference.

The first half of the game was low scoring, as the two teams entered halftime deadlocked at 16-16.

But, the Titans came out in the second half and found a way to get to the free throw line, shooting 15 free throws in the second half compared to Creston’s five attempts.

“They came out after halftime and they kind of jumped on us a little bit,” Creston head coach Billy Hiatt said. “They shot 15 free throws in the second half to our five, so that hurt us a little bit. We had a couple of turnovers.”

The Panthers worked their way back to within five points with 2:00 to go in the game at 42-37.

But, Creston wasn’t able to get any closer, as the Titans sank free throws down the stretch to pull away to

the 52-41 final margin.

After having to work through foul trouble in the team’s past several games, Hiatt said he started Tuesday’s game in a zone defense in order to try protecting some of his players.

“We started off in a zone against them early in the game, trying to hide some guys, avoid foul trouble,” Hiatt said. “Go into halftime pretty close. There was only five fouls called the whole first half between the two teams.”

Junior Jay Wolfe got off to a good start for the Panthers, but both teams w e n t stagnant in the sec- Wolfe ond quarter.

“I don’t think anybody scored in the second quarter until 2:00 to go,” Hiatt said.

Wolfe finished the game with a game-high 22 points.

Alex Nielsen added seven for the Panthers, while Tony Rew scored a team-high 17 points for the Titans. Mitch Moran pitched in 11 for Lewis Central.

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Denison sweeps Panther bowlers

By SCOTT VICKER

CNA sports editor • svicker@crestonnews.com

DENISON — The Creston/Orient-Macksburg bowling teams struggled with consistency as a team in the first meet back from break, as both Panther teams fell to Denison-Schleswig here on Saturday.

The boys suffered a 28352439 defeat, while the girls fell 2622-2199.

“Saturday’s meet at Denison was a wake up call,” head coach Ron Pendegraft said. “Denison has, without a doubt, a very good boys

and girls team. We were a little flat after coming off of break, and did not have any real consistency.”

There was some individual success for the Panthers, however. Blake Eddy led the Panthers with a two-game total of 395, while Devon E d d y rolled a B. Eddy two-game score of 356, followed closely by Madison Hance’s 333.

“We did have some individuals who did well, but as a team, we just couldn’t put anything together,” Pendegraft said. “The strikes would just not fall for us and our spare shooting was also not up to expectations, having missed 38 single pins.”

The Panthers return to action on Saturday at Harlan, with bowling beginning at 1 p.m. They then return home for the Panther Tournament at Panther Lanes, beginning 1 pm. on Jan. 18.

The meet scheduled against Central Decatur on Feb. 1 has been moved to Pine Valley.

Varsity Boys Varsity match totals — Creston/O-M: 1596-843—2439; Denison-Schleswig 18021033—2835.

High game — Blake Eddy 224.

High two game — Blake Eddy 395.

Creston/O-M (2439) — Blake Eddy 171-224—395, Chantz Davidson 149-198—347, Darin Hatfield 183-138—321, Brett Cheers 91-193—284, Reece Kramer 115-134—249. Totals — 1596-843—2439. Baker Rotation — 174, 140, 166, 201, 162—843.

Denison-Schleswig (2835) — Josh Dunker 160-199—359, Tyler Satre 145-223—368, Nick Miller 135-168—303, Jordan Schiltz 216-185—401, Josh Halton 159-174—333, Nathan Fastje 158-183—341. Totals — 1802-1033—2835. Baker Rotation — 157, 205, 181, 233, 227—1802.

Girls Varsity match totals — Creston/O-M: 1471-728—2199; Denison-Schleswig: 1708-914— 2622.

High game — Madison Hance 188.

High two game — Devon Eddy 356.

Creston/O-M (2199) — Devon Eddy 172-184—356, Madison Hance 145-188—333, Charley Parcher 150-132—282, Aly Downey 142-116—258, Mackenzie McKinney 119-123— 242, Ashley Knipfer 105-108— 213. Totals — 1471-728—2199.

Baker Rotation — 128, 101, 171, 175, 153—728.

Denison-Schleswig (2622) — Alex Brungardt 213-167—380, Peyton Brungardt 174-150— 324, Casey Beam 197-162—364, Lexi Weltz 180-152—332, Kara Harm 175-133—308, ReShae Moeller 140-138—278. Totals — 1708-914—2622. Baker Rotation — 234, 208, 130, 180, 162—914.

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Area wrestling

GIRLS:

Wood (SWV) major dec. Donte Peterson (Clar), 12-3; 126 — Blake Luna (Clar) won by forfeit; 132 — Garrett Seals (SWV) dec. Bowen Sigler (Clar), 13-12; 138 — Kollyn Buch (Clar) pinned Evan Skelton (SWV), 1:29; 145 — Trey Stickler (Clar) pinned Spencer Calkins (SWV), 1:04; 152 — Luke Strong (Clar) pinned Tyler Bissell (SWV), 3:46; 160 — John Clark (Clar) pinned Kallan Schmelzer (SWV), 3:45.

170 — Dustin Swindler (Clar) pinned Sammy Richey (SWV), 1:51; 182 — Zach Barton (SWV) major dec. Cain Johanns (Clar), 11-3; 195 — Christian Lauritsen (Clar) pinned Scott Palmer (SWV), 1:32; 220 — Brook Stephens (Clar) won by forfeit; 285 — Dakota Calfee pinned Isaac Huber (SWV), 1:30; 106 — Noah Donahue (Clar) won by forfeit.

Red Oak 54, Southwest Valley 21 120 — Logan Wood (SWV) dec. Caleb Orme (RO), 6-2; 126 — double forfeit; 132 — Tanner Mertz (RO) pinned Garrett Seals (SWV), 1:32; 138 — Lyndon Bright (RO) pinned Evan Skelton (SWV), 1:18; 145 — Carlos Guerra (RO) pinned Spencer Calkins (SWV), 1:24; 152 — Austin Streicher (RO) pinned Tyler Bissell (SWV), 3:20; 160 — Kallan Schmelzer (SWV) won by forfeit; 170 — Sammy Richey (SWV) pinned Marc Enderes (RO), 1:02.

182 — Zach Barton (SWV) won by forfeit; 195 — Colin Bruce (RO) pinned Scott Palmer (SWV), 1:03; 220 — Felipe Remirez (RO) won by forfeit; 285 — Keaton Kephart (RO) pinned Ralph Morales (SWV), 1:25; 106 — Michael Gomez (RO) won by forfeit; 113 — Dakota Petty (RO) won by forfeit.

Clarinda Quad

Continued from page 7A Spielman 8 1-2 18, Paige Beacom 6 2-2 16, Kassie Larsen 2 1-3 5, Asia Sockrider 2 1-2 5, Madison Paulson 2 0-1 5, Kye Madson 1 0-0 3, Shelby Simonin 1 0-0 2, Amy Pedersen 1 0-0 2. Totals — 23 5-10 56. FG shooting — 23-49 (46.9 percent). 3-point goals — 5-10 (Beacom 2, Paulson 1, Spielman 1, Madison 1). Steals — 6 (Doebelin 2, Beacom 2).

Rebounds — 30 (Spielman 8, Beacom 6, Paulson 5).

Turnovers — 16. Team fouls — 23. Fouled out — Larsen.

CRESTON (41) — Jenna Taylor 3 9-10 15, Natalie Mostek 4 6-7 14, Brenna Baker 1 2-2 4, Taylor Briley 1 2-2 4, Chelcee Downing 0 3-4 3, Olivia Nielsen 0 1-2 1. FG shooting — 9-53 (17 percent). 3-point goals — 0-7. Rebounds — 20 (N. Mostek 10, Taylor 4). Assists — 5 (N. Mostek 2, Downing 2). Steals — 13 (Downing 3, Somers 3, N. Mostek 3, Briley 2). Turnovers — 11. Team fouls — 14. Fouled out — Downing.

LC — 8 28 46 56 Creston — 11 19 31 41

JUNIOR VARSITY Much like the varsity contest, Creston bolted to an early lead (11-5) before falling to the Lewis Central JV, 54-51.

Creston trailed at halftime, but came back to lead 37-32 in the third period. Lewis Central rallied again, holding a 53-51 lead in the final minute. A free throw made it 54-51 when the Panthers took possession with 13 seconds left.

After taking a timeout with four seconds left, the Panthers got a potential tying 3-point shot before the buzzer by Maria Mostek, but it fell short as the Titans held on for the threepoint victory.

Caitlin McIlravy had 19 points to lead Creston, now 1-7. Bryn Norville scored 17 points for a Lewis Central team that outscored Creston 18-3 from behind

the 3-point arc.

“We played a great first quarter,” said Creston coach Mendy McCreight.

“We were getting some nice back door cuts from Maria Mostek and Taylor Briley. They came back and hit a lot of threes on us in the second quarter.”

Creston (51) — Caitlin McIlravy 19, Maria Mostek 13, Sadie Jones 10, Taylor Briley 5, Cydney Seley 3, Becca Ross 2, Jessica Beatty 2. 3-point goals — M. Mostek 1. Free throws — 20-30. Rebounds — Jones 7, Ross 3. Steals — Jones 2.

Assists — M. Mostek 3. Team fouls — 15. Halftime score — Lewis Central 32, Creston 21.

Lewis Central (54) — Bryn Norville 17, Jennifer Pedersen 8, Nicole Miller 7, Madison Paulson 6, McKenna Hanafan 5, McKena Duffek 5, Sydney Whittington 3, Georgia Androy 2, Abby Oswald 1. 3-point goals — Paulson 2, Hanafan 1, Miller 1, Norville 1, Duffek 1. Free throws — 6-12. Team fouls — 23.

FRESHMEN

“He started going early on, kind of got into rhythm a bit,” Hiatt said about Wolfe.

“Was nice to see him do that again. Alex Nielsen hit the floor hard twice for us. Hurt his wrist a little bit. He’ll be all right and ready to go on Friday.”

The Panthers return to action Friday at home against Class 4A Council Bluffs Abraham Lincoln.

The game will be just the second game played on the Panthers’ home court this season.

“It’ll be nice to be at home,” Hiatt said. “We’ve played one home game.

We’ve been to Wells Fargo, which was a home game, but to actually be on our home floor, that’ll be nice.”

LEWIS CENTRAL (52) — Lincoln Rodenburg 6, Mitch Moran 11, Austin Simmons 2, Kyler Nixon 4, Kyle Larson 6, Mitchell Brinkman 6, Tony Rew 17.

CRESTON (41) — Jay Wolfe 22, Alex Nielsen 7, Cole Thompson 4, Cole Crawford 3, Sam Hartsock 3, Trey Benson 2.

Rebounds — Wolfe 5. Assists — Wolfe 2, Thompson 2, Brandon Phipps 2.

Southwest Valley 48, Council Bluffs St. Albert 24 106 — double forfeit; 113 — Brody Brandenburg (SA) won by forfeit; 120 — double forfeit; 126 — Logan Wood (SWV) pinned Martin Shudak (SA), 3:44; 132 — Garrett Seals (SWV) won by forfeit; 138 — Jeremy Sindelar (SA) pinned Evan Skelton (SWV), 1:30; 145 — Spencer Calkins (SWV) won by forfeit; 152 — Tyler Bissell (SWV) won by forfeit.

160 — Kallan Schmelzer (SWV) pinned Eli Finn (SA), 1:58; 170 — Wyatt Lewis (SA) pinned Buck Schafroth (SWV), :52; 182 — Zach Barton (SWV) pinned Andersen Kouri (SA), 1:12; 195 — Scott Palmer (SWV) pinned Marc Johnson (SA), 2:57; 220 — Sean O’Neill (SA) won by forfeit; 285 — Isaac Huber (SWV) won by forfeit.

Clarinda 66, Southwest Valley 11 113 — Dakota Foster (Clar) won by forfeit; 120 — Logan

A three-point third quarter hampered the Creston freshmen in a 40-28 loss to Lewis Central Tuesday.

The Panthers (2-3) trailed just 7-6 after one period and 18-13 at halftime, but went into the final period trailing 25-16.

Cammy Rutherford led Area Creston with 13 points and Murray 48, five rebounds.

Creston (28) — Cammy Rutherford 13, Rachel Shepherd 4, Cydney Seley 4, Lexie Little 3, Jessica Beatty 2, Logan Pettit 2. 3-point goals — None. Free throws — 6-9. Rebounds — Rutherford 5, Madison Callahan 5, Beatty 4, Seley 3, Shepherd 3. Steals — Little 3, Shepherd 3, Pettit 2 Assists — Pettit 1, Shepherd 1 Team fouls — 11.

Halftime score — Lewis Central 18, Creston 13.

Lewis Central (40 — Abby Oswald 11, Kourtney Lieber 10, McKenna Hanafan 8, Syd Whittington 7, Meredith Ellis 2, Emily Frieze 2. 3-point goals — Whittington 1. Free throws — 7-13. Team fouls —12.

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CLARINDA — The Southwest Valley wrestling team went 1-2 in duals here Tuesday in the Clarinda Quad.

The Timberwolves fell to Red Oak 54-21 and to Clarinda 66-11, but defeated Council Bluffs St. Albert 4824.

Logan Wood (126), Kallan Schmelzer (160), Zach Barton (182) and Scott Palmer (195) all recorded pins in the win over St. Albert.

JUNIOR VARSITY The Creston JV team dropped to 4-3 for the season with a close 55-54 loss to Lewis Central on Tuesday.

The Panthers led 54-53 with :15 left in the game, when the Titans ran a play and knocked down a jumper from the free throw line.

Creston JV coach Michael West called timeout and set up a play for his team with :03 remaining. Sam Hartsock, who scored 22 points in the game, put up a shot from halfcourt and nearly banked it in for the win.

“Pretty close,” West said. “ A tough one to lose. They really killed us with their size, but we had a quickness advantage on them and it showed up in the second half, so that was good.”

Cooper McDermott added 16 points for the Panthers.

The Panther JV team had picked up a 60-53 win over Denison-Schleswig on Friday to improve to 4-2.

Creston (54) — Sam Hartsock 22, Cooper McDermott 16, McClain Haines 5, Jake Miller 4, Chris Foster 4, Nick Walsh 3.

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boys basketball 8-of-10 shooting from the free throw l i n e .

K i l m er also grabbed eight re- Kilmer bounds.

Trey McHenry scored 14 points, while Andrew Rider added eight points with three steals and three assists.

Sam Rockhold was the only other Mustang player to score in the game, pitching in four points. He also grabbed 12 rebounds to go with three steals.

“This was a big win on their floor,” Wookey said.

“We will need to be even better on Friday at Lamoni.”

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ACA 47 ANKENY — Murray avenged last year’s substate final loss with a 48-47 win over Ankeny Christian Academy here on Tuesday.

“We got a great game offensively from Pat Kilmer tonight, but this was a team effort that got this win tonight,” Murray head coach Darin Wookey said.

“There were a couple of strange things that happened in the game and we were able to overcome those.”

Sam Rockhold hit two free throws with :30 remaining in the game to put the Mustangs on top, and the Murray defense held Ankeny Christian Academy off the board for the final :30.

Kilmer scored a gamehigh 22 points, including

ROLAND E. REINKE REVOCABLE TRUST AGREEMENT To all persons regarding Roland E. Reinke deceased, who died on or about 27th day of October, 2013. You are hereby notified that Douglas Morgan is the trustee of the ROLAND E. REINKE REVOCABLE TRUST AGREEMENT, dated the 23rd day of August, 1993 . Any action to contest the validity of the trust must be brought in the District Court of Union Notice of Public Meeting The Policy Board of RPA 14/ATURA County, Iowa, within the later to occur of Transportation Planning Affiliation four (4) months from the date of second (Adair, Taylor, Union, Ringgold, and publication of this notice or thirty (30) Adams Counties) will meet at 1:30 p.m. days from the date of mailing this notice on Tuesday, January 14, 2014 in the to all heirs of the decedent settlor and the Board Room of the Ringgold County spouse of the decedent settlor whose idenCourthouse, Mount Ayr. Items on the tities are reasonably ascertainable. Any suit not filed within this period shall be Agenda include: forever barred. * Election of Officers Notice is further given that any person * Review of Applications for Regional or entity possessing a claim against the STP Funds trust must mail proof of the claim to the * Transportation Funding Concepts The public is invited to attend and pro- trustee at the address listed below via cervide comment. Contact Becky Nardy at tified mail, return receipt requested, by the Southern Iowa Council of Governments later to occur of four (4) months from the second publication of this notice or thirty 641-782-8491 for additional information.

(30) days from the date of mailing this nohttp://www.sicog.com/affiliates/atura tice if required or the claim shall be forever barred unless paid or otherwise satisTRUST NOTICE fied.

IN THE MATTER OF THE TRUST: Dated this December 26, 2013.

ROLAND E. REINKE REVOCABLE ROLAND E. REINKE TRUST TRUST AGREEMENT Douglas Morgan To all persons regarding Roland E. 2452 S. Lakeview Drive Reinke deceased, who died on or about REGULAR SESSION Greenfield, IA, 50849 27th day of October, 2013. You are hereDecember 30, 2013 AT0003539 by notified that Douglas Morgan is the Clint Hight, ICIS PIN#: trustee of the ROLAND E. REINKE RE- Attorney for Trustee The Union County Board of Supervisors met in 164 regular session on Monday, December Public Square P.O. Box 32, 30, VOCABLE TRUST AGREEMENT, dated 2013. The meeting was called to order at 9:00 AM with the following members present: Lois Greenfield, IA 50849 the 23rd day of 1993 . Any action Monday andAugust, Ron Riley.

Dennis Brown was absent to contest the validity of the trust must be Date of second publication: Jan. 15, 2014 broughtAGENDA: in the Motion District Court and of seconded Union by Riley to approve the Agenda. All voting

by Monday REGULAR County, Iowa, occur of SESSION aye, motionwithin carried.the later to four (4) months from the date ofDecember second 30, 2013 The Union County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Monday, MINUTES: Motion

by Riley seconded to approve December 23, 2013 publication of this notice orandthirty (30)by Monday December 30, 2013. meeting was called to order at 9:00 AM with the following minutes. voting aye, motion carried. days from the All date ofThe mailing this notice members Lois Monday and Ron to all heirspresent: of the decedent settlor and theRiley. Dennis Brown was absent OPEN No settlor one during open forum. by Riley to approve the Agenda. All Motion by spoke Monday and seconded AGENDA: spouse of theFORUM: decedent whose idenvoting aye,reasonably motion carried. tities are ascertainable. Any ENGINEER: Steve Akes, Union Engineer, presented and discussed the weekly Motion by RileyCounty and seconded

by Monday to approve December 23, suit MINUTES: not filed within this period shall be maintenance report.

Board carried. also instructed Akes to proceed with awarding of 2013 minutes. voting aye,The motion forever barred. Allactivity the contract for the Cromwell Road and High & Dry Road projects (88-C088-047) with OPENisFORUM: No that one spoke during open forum.

Notice further given any person Interstate Improvement Inc. ENGINEER: Steve Akes,against Union the County Engineer, presented and discussed the or entity possessing a claim weekly maintenance activity report. trust must mail proof ofatthe claim the Board also instructed Akes to proceed with Dennis Brown arrived 10:00 AM. toThe awarding of the contract the Cromwell trustee at the address listedforbelow via cer- Road and High & Dry Road projects (88C088-047) with Interstate Improvement Inc. tified mail, return receiptMotion requested, by the PUBLIC HEARING:

by Monday and seconded by Brown to open the public hearing arrived at 10:00 AM. laterDennis toforoccur of four (4) amendment months from the AM. Roll call vote: Monday aye, Brown aye, theBrown County budget at 10:00 PUBLIC HEARING: Motion by Monday andwere seconded byJake Brown to open the secondRiley publication this notice aye, motionofcarried.

Presentor forthirty the Public Hearing as follows: Waddingham, Teri Queck-Matzie, and Turner.

Auditor andatBoard of Supervisors thatMonday no public hearing for budget amendment 10:00 AM. Roll reported call vote: (30) days from the the dateCounty of Katie mailing thisThe nowritten or oral comments from the public for priorthe to the PublicHearing Hearing. The aye, aye, aye, were motion Present Public were as foltice ifBrown required orRiley the claim shallreceived be carried. forevpublic hearing closed at 10:02. lows: Jake unless Waddingham, Queck-Matzie, and Katie Turner. The Auditor and Board er barred paid or Teri otherwise satisof Supervisors reported that no written or oral comments were received from the public fied.

AMENDMENT: Motionpublic

by Monday and seconded Brown to approve the Fiscal prior toBUDGET the Hearing.

The hearing closed atby10:02.

Dated thisPublic December 26, 2013.

Year 13/14 AMENDMENT: Budget Amendment. RollMotion call vote: by Brown aye, Monday Riley aye,by motion BUDGET Monday and aye, seconded Brown to ROLAND E. REINKE TRUST carried.

Douglas Morgan approve the Fiscal Year 13/14 Budget Amendment. Roll call vote: Brown aye, Monday 2452BOARD S. Lakeview Drive aye, Riley aye, motion carried.

COMPENSATION RECOMMENDATION: Katie Turner and Tom Hartsock Greenfield, IA,as 50849 Katie Turner and Tom COMPENSATION BOARD RECOMMENDATION: presented their recommendations follows: Clint Hight, ICIS PIN#: Hartsock presented theirAT0003539 recommendations as follows: Attorney for Trustee Cost of Living Wage 164 Public Square P.O. Box 32, Raise Adjustment Greenfield, IA 50849

Auditor 2% 3% Date of second publication:Recorder Jan. 15, 2014 2% 3%

Public notice

Treasurer Attorney Sheriff Supervisors

2% 2% 2% 2%

3% 3.50% 3.50% 3%

NoNo motion madeatatthisthis time. motion was was made time.

APPROPRIATION RESOLUTION: Motion by Monday and seconded by Brown to approve and sign Resolution #7 Motion for FYby 2013-2014 as follows: NOW on this 30th APPROPRIATION RESOLUTION: Monday and seconded

by Brown to approve th day of and December 2013,#7 theformatter of amending theNOW fiscal 2013-2014 appropriation sign Resolution FY 2013-2014 as follows: onyear this 30 day of December thethe matter of amending fiscal of year 2013-2014 appropriation comes before comes 2013, before Union Countythe Board Supervisors.

WHEREAS: it is nowthe necessary Union Supervisors.appropriations WHEREAS: it is for nowthese necessary to amend the fiscal to amend theCounty fiscalBoard year of 2013-2014 changes, in accordance with 2013-2014 appropriations forIowa. these changes, accordance with section 331.434 (6)that the sectionyear 331.434 (6) of the Code of BE ANDin IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED of the Codefor of Iowa.

BE AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that the dated appropriations for the30, 2013 appropriations the Approved 13-14 Budget Amendment December 13-14 Budget Amendment for theApproved following departments are: dated December 30, 2013 for the following departments are: PRIOR INCREASE AMENDED DEPARTMENT APPROPRIATION DECREASE PRIOR INCREASE AMENDED APPRORIATION

Treasurer 291,028 735 291,763 DEPARTMENT APPROPRIATION DECREASE APPRORIATION General Services 1,609,387 113,000 1,722,387 Treasurer 291,028 735 291,763 Roll call vote; Monday aye, Brown aye, and Riley aye, motion carried.

28E AGREEMENT FOR SOUTHERN HILLS REGIONAL MENTAL General Services 1,609,387 113,000 1,722,387 HEALTH: Motion by Monday and seconded by Brown for the chair to sign the 28E Agreement the Southern Hillsaye, Regional Mental Health.

Roll callfor vote; Monday aye, Brown and Riley aye, motion carried. All voting aye, motion carried.

ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 12:00 PM. ATTEST: SANDY HYSELL, AUDITOR BY: RONALD J RILEY, CHAIR

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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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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.

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

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REAL ESTATE PubLic AucTion Saturday, January 11, 2014 • 10 a.m.

Located at 619 N. Maple Street, Creston, IA.

.4 acres m/l including 32x44 building formerly used as the school administration building, built in 1972.

Legal: Parcel G in Part of the SW 1/4 NE 1/4 of 1-72-31 (except lot 1 of Parcel G) Terms: 25% down sale day with balance due at closing in approximately 30 days.

Todd Nielsen attorney will handle all closing transactions. All earnest money will be held in a trust account at Nielsen Law Office.

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Sale clerks: June West, Leisa Frey. Ringman: Vern Blazek.

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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.

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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

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Auction Calendar

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

$50 or Less 5FT. 9 GRAY PLASTIC storage cabinet, 2 door, 5 shelves, $50.00; RCA Karaoke machine with microphone and camera, $40.00; (4) stackable 2 drawer space savers, 2 white, 2 dark brown, $10.00; 641782-6144.

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Sat. Jan. 11- 10:00AM Creston, IA. Real Estate Public Auction for Creston Community Schools. Auctioneers: Darwin West, Tom Frey, Todd Crill, Brandon Frey.

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Madison300 County Care System is an award-winning organization W. Health Hutchings St., Winterset, Iowa 50273 located just MCHCS a half hour southwest of Des Moines in picturesque is an equal opportunity employer Winterset, home of the Bridges of Madison County and The Birthplace of John Wayne. A modern facility boasts of up-to-date equipment and a staff dedicated to providing outstanding service. Excellent schools and a high quality of life can be found in Madison County.

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Join our Health Care Team Advanced Systems Engineer The Advanced Systems Engineer’s role is to ensure proper computer operation so that end-users can accomplish business tasks. This includes actively resolving escalated end-user help requests within established SLAs. Problem resolution may involve the use of diagnostic and help request tracking tools, as well as require that the individual give in-person, hands-on help at the desktop level.

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Madison300 County Care System is an award-winning organization W. Health Hutchings St., Winterset, Iowa 50273 located just MCHCS a half hour southwest of Des Moines in picturesque is an equal opportunity employer Winterset, home of the Bridges of Madison County and The Birthplace of John Wayne. A modern facility boasts of up-to-date equipment and a staff dedicated to providing outstanding service. Excellent schools and a high quality of life can be found in Madison County.

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Plumber SChRoEDER PLUmbING and ELECTRICAL. Central air repair/ new installations, new breaker boxes, lighting fixtures, softeners, water heaters. Specialize in manufactured and mobile homes.

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FOOD

One Healthy Spud Beyond their appearance in some of the most beloved dishes, potatoes also boast many benefits to your diet.

Here are few reasons to add this versatile vegetable into meals: ■

Potassium — Potatoes are a great source of potassium, which may help lower high blood pressure, making them a heart-healthy choice. In fact, potatoes contain more potassium than a banana or spinach.

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Vitamins — A spud a day may keep the cold germs away. One medium-sized spud has nearly half the recommended daily value of vitamin C and is also a good source of vitamin B6.

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Dietary fiber — Potatoes are also a source of dietary fiber, a complex carbohydrate, which is known to increase satiety and help with weight loss.

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Gluten free — Potatoes are a naturally gluten-free food, so those with gluten sensitivity can enjoy this flavorful vegetable.

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eep warm with hearty dishes that satisfy appetites and comfort food cravings. From russets to reds, fingerlings to purples, the hearty potato comes in many beautiful varieties that add color and texture to beloved comfort dishes.

Bring out the flavors of your down-home creation by pairing it with a perfectly suited wine.

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Country Stew Pair with Renwood Zinfandel, California Yield: 6 servings 5 pounds bone-in short ribs, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup vegetable oil 2 cups water 1 1/3 cups Renwood Zinfandel 1 medium onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 2 teaspoons salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 beef bouillon cubes 6 large Wisconsin potatoes, washed, peeled and quartered 1/2 pound small fresh mushrooms, cleaned and trimmed 1 package (10 ounces) frozen whole green beans 1 can (16 ounces) peeled whole tomatoes, undrained 1. Dredge ribs in flour to coat; reserve leftover flour.

2. Heat oil in 8-quart Dutch oven on moderate heat.

3. Add half of ribs and brown on all sides. Once browned, remove ribs. Repeat instructions for remaining ribs.

4. Stir in the reserved flour. While stirring, add 1 cup water and wine and stir until thickened.

5. Return ribs to the pan.

6. Add onion, garlic, salt, pepper and bouillon and bring to a boil.

7. Cover and lower heat to simmer for about 1 hour, or until ribs are tender.

8. Remove ribs with slotted spoon and cover with foil to keep warm.

9. Add potatoes, mushrooms and beans. Simmer 20 to 30 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.

10. Add ribs and tomatoes with liquid, and heat through.

11. Use slotted spoon to remove meat and vegetables to large serving platter.

12. Remove gravy to serving container and serve with ribs.

Healthy Potato Lasagna Pair with Renwood Premier Old Vine Zinfandel, Amador County Yield: 4 servings 2 links Italian turkey sausage (3 1/2 ounces each) 1 1/2 cups chopped onion 1 cup fat-free ricotta cheese 1 teaspoon dried basil or Italian seasoning 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1 egg white 2 cups marinara sauce, divided 1 1/4 pounds Wisconsin Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced, divided 1 cup part-skim shredded mozzarella cheese, divided 1. Remove sausage from casing and crumble into medium skillet with onion.

2. Cook for 10 minutes or until both are browned, breaking up sausage with back of spoon.

3. Stir together ricotta, basil, garlic powder and egg white in small bowl.

4. Spread 1/2 cup marinara sauce in bottom of 9-inch square baking dish.

5. Place 1/3 of the potatoes in the bottom of the dish, forming solid layer with no gaps.

6. Drop 1/2 ricotta mixture in spoonfuls over top and spread out just a little.

7. Sprinkle with 1/3 of mozzarella and 1/2 sausage mixture.

8. Add 1/2 cup more sauce then repeat potato, cheese and meat layers.

9. Top with last layer of potatoes, remaining sauce and mozzarella.

10. Cover with plastic wrap and make small slit to vent.

11. Microwave on high for 30 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

To save time, use rotisserie chicken in these soups. Apples and potatoes give a punch to the cheese soup. Both are great when the weather outside is chilly. Serve with some warm biscuits topped with butter, honey or your favorite jam. Smakelijk eten!

ChiCken pot pie soup 4 Tbsp. unsalted butter 1 cup onion, diced 1 cup celery, diced 1 cup button mushrooms, quartered 1/2 cup carrot, diced 2 tsp. garlic, minced 1 1/2 cups red potatoes, diced 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 Tbsp. dry sherry or white wine 5 cups chicken broth 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded

2 Tbsp. chopped fresh thyme 1 bay leaf 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 1/4 tsp. black pepper Pinch of ground nutmeg 1/2 cup frozen corn kernels 1/2 cup frozen green peas 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley 2 tsp. fresh lemon juice salt and pepper to taste

PUFF PASTRY CROUTONS 1 sheet purchased puff pastry, thawed 1 egg 1 Tbsp water kosher salt, paprika, and grated Parmesan

Preheat oven to 450°; line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Roll pastry out to 1/4” thickness on a lightly floured work surface. Beat egg with water, then brush over dough. Sprinkle dough lightly with salt, paprika, and Parmesan, and cut into 1 1/2” squares. Transfer tot he prepared baking sheet and bake 15-20 minutes or until golden.

Sweat onion, celery, mushrooms, carrot, and garlic in butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Cook 3-4 minutes, then stir in potatoes and cook 3 more minutes. Whisk in flour; cook 1-2 minutes.

Deglaze with sherry, then stir in the broth, chicken, and seasonings. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and simmer 10-15 minutes, or until thickened.

Add corn, peas, parsley, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper. apple-Cheddar soup 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 1 Tbsp. butter 2 medium baking potatoes, peeled and diced 2 cups apple cider 1 tsp. snipped fresh thyme or 1/2 tsp. dried thyme, crushed 1/2 tsp. salt dash cayenne pepper

1 medium cooking apple, peeled, coarsely chopped 1/2 cup milk 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour 4 oz. sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded, about 1 cup fresh apple slices green peppercorns (optional)

In large saucepan cook onion in hot butter over medium heat until tender. Stir in potatoes, cider, thyme, salt, and cayenne pepper.

Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, 15 minutes. Add chopped apple; simmer, covered, 5 minutes or until potatoes are tender. In small bowl combine milk and flour; stir into soup. Cook and stir until bubbly. Slowly add cheese, whisking until cheese is melted.

Divide soup among serving dishes; top with apple slices and peppercorns. Makes 4 to 6 side-dish servings what’s cookin’ in kyp’s kitchen sponsored by:

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