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Vanmark to celebrate 60 years in veggie processing industry

By BAILEY POOLMAN

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Employees of Vanmark Equipment, a staple of Creston’s industry since 1954, are celebrating the company’s 60th year in the vegetable processing equipment market.

Vanmark Equipment, located at 300 Industrial Parkway, now has a second factory in Boise, Idaho, which will focus on making vegetable cutters. The combination was made official in November. “ W e have a good relationship, I would have to say, with Mathues all the French fry makers of the world,” said Tom Mathues, president of Vanmark Equipment. “And, from Creston, we have a good relationship with darn near all the potato chip makers of the world.”

History Vanmark, originally VegA-Peel Company, was born in 1954, after the mechanical potato peeler was invented, and located on North Walnut

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Top, the model hydrocutter is what will be made in Vanmark, Boise’s food-processing plant to process potatoes, or other vegetables, and sold to companies such as those in the French fry industry. Above, Vanmark Equipment celebrates 60 years in the food-processing business. The company has acquired another processing plant in Boise, Idaho, and made the combination public in November.

Street where Innovative Industries is currently located.

A few years later, the Model 96 peeler was introduced, with the capability of peeling 2.5 tons of potatoes continuously.

Veg-A-Peel Company was renamed Vanmark Corporation in 1964, and in 1967, the building on Industrial Parkway was erected, at 58,000 square feet. In 1988, the company built a 3,400-squarefoot addition to the building.

Vanmark Corporation was bought by Grote Company in July 2007, and renamed Vanmark Equipment. In January 2012, Vanmark purchased GME International, a maker of hydrocutters and other food equipment.

Now, Vanmark Equipment builds peelers, as well as conveyors, hoppers and elevators.

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work acquiring a company in Boise, Idaho, to expand their vegetable-processing equipment market.

“Vanmark has been a good, profitable company,” said Mathues. “And, we began to look for acquisitions in our segment of the market, which is primarily root crop.”

Root crops are vegetables that grow underground. Examples are carrots, potatoes and beets.

Vanmark, Boise, is focused on building water-based vegetable-cutting systems, called hydrocutters, which allowed the company to get their foot in the door of the French fry industry.

A recent proposal by the Iowa State Fair Board to switch to a mandatory cashless system has been scratched because of immediate backlash from consumers and vendors. The plan was for fairgoers to use tickets instead of cash to purchase food from vendors. The main concern was the possibility of standing in line to purchase tickets and another line to exchange the tickets for food. Consumers also worried about trying to carry a large quantity of tickets throughout the day.

The board said it will continue to look for ways to improve the way fairgoers pay for food, drinks and attractions. The fair is slated for Aug. 7-17.

Iowa political parties push Jan. 21 caucus attendance

Since the acquisition, Vanmark Equipment has had record years.

“A significant part of that was made up of sales to French fry companies from Creston,” Mathues said.

“It’s increased business. ...

We went up 25 percent right away, just by taking on their (Boise’s) part of the business. And, in addition to that, we saw 2012 was also a great year for Vanmark in Creston.”

Potato-processing companies are located where it is

DES MOINES (MCT) – Leaders of both major political parties in Iowa are making a concerted push to get Iowans to attend this month’s precinct caucuses in a non-presidential year.

Scott Brennan, chairman of the Iowa Democratic Party, made stops in Des Moines, Waterloo and Cedar on Thursday to tout the Jan. 21 events being held all around the state at 7 p.m.

Likewise, A.J. Spiker, chairman of the Iowa Republican Party of Iowa, made a similar email plea last week.

“We all know how important the caucuses are to our communities, our state and our nation,” Brennan told a Statehouse news conference where reporters questioned whether his party faces an uphill task given that the mid-term election in a second presidential termhistorically has been a tough cycle for the party controlling the White House.

“History can be a guide but it’s not an absolute rule,” Brennan said.

“I don’t think it’s going to be a bad year (for Democrats),” he added. “In 2010, it felt like a bad year; 2014 does not have that feel, 2014 has a feel like we’re going to do quite well.”

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Vanmark Equipment went through two years of

Job growth in United States tumbles in December WASHINGTON (MCT) — U.S. employers added a measly 74,000 new jobs last month, the government said Friday.

That was the lowest jobs number in about two years and a major disappointment after a recent string of positive economic signs pointed to stronger growth.

The weak hiring confounded most analysts’ expectations for job growth of about 200,000, which was the monthly average of the prior three months.

The construction section, rather than resurging as some had predicted, shed a large 19,000 jobs to close out the year, although Labor De-

The construction section, rather than resurging as some had predicted, shed a large 19,000 jobs to close out the year.

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partment officials said bad weather in parts of the country may have affected the payroll count.

Even as job growth was anemic, Labor Department officials reported that the nation’s unemployment rate fell to a new five-year low of 6.7 percent last month, from 7 percent in November.

However, the unusually large drop was for the wrong reason: Rather than more people entering the job market because of increas-

ing confidence, there was a big drop of 347,000 in the labor force.

The so-called labor participation rate — the share of working-age people with jobs or looking for work — fell to 62.8 percent last month, from 63 percent, matching the level of two months ago that was the lowest since February 1978.

The latest jobs report somewhat muddles the economic picture, which had brightened considerably in recent weeks amid reports of

strengthening exports, homebuilding and consumer spending.

The economy gained speed in the second half of last year, and many experts had raised their growth forecast for this year, including those at the Federal Reserve, which last month pulled back a bit on its economic stimulus efforts because of the better performance and outlook.

The lackluster job growth in December came despite robust hiring by retailers, which added 55,300 jobs, and temporary-help firms, which bulked up payrolls by 40,400.

Other major industries lost jobs or had relatively little growth. The high-paying information industry

saw its payrolls shrink by 12,000 last month. Manufacturing added 9,000, down from 31,000 new jobs in November. The public sector lost 13,000 jobs, with local, state and federal government all cutting back.

What’s more, workers on average put in fewer hours on the job in December. The average weekly hours of all private-sector employees edged down to 34.4, from 34.5 in November. Average hourly earnings increased by a skimpy 2 cents, to $24.17.

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Deaths Eunice Myers Mount Ayr

Eunice I. Myers, 90, of Mount Ayr died Jan. 7, 2014, at her home.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Satu r d a y , Myers Jan. 11, at the Church of Jesus Christ, Mount Ayr Restoration Branch. Burial of cremated remains will be private at Rose Hill Cemetery in Mount Ayr. Visitation with family present will be 1:30 to 2 p.m. service time Saturday at the church. Memorials may be given in Eunice’s name to be decided at a later date. Online condolences may be left at www.watsonarmstrongfh.com.

Eunice Irene Atherton, daughter of Leora Eunice (Twining) and John Eugene Atherton, was born Oct. 12, 1923, in West Branch, Ogemaw County, Mich. Her father died in an accident when she was 5, and her mother later married Henry Carl Gussman.

Eunice completed the 11th grade.

Eunice became a member of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints at age 8.

On July 18, 1943, Eunice married George Joseph Myers of Rose City, Mich., at the church in West Branch.

They raised their family in

Michigan until 1973, when they moved to Lamoni.

In 1980, they moved to Mount Ayr, where she resided until her death.

Eunice was a homemaker, except for a short time when she worked as a waitress and department clerk.

Eunice is survived by her children, John (Veronica) Myers, Sue Beck, Robert Myers, and Kathleen (Larry) White; brothers, Dean Atherton and David (Martha) Gussman; sisters-inlaw, Linda Gussman, Margi Kraft, Carolyne Farrand and Leona Briggs; grandchildren, Benjamin (Rachael) Myers, Steven (Sarah) Myers, Joel (Kristy Lowery) Beck, Karen (David) Tow, Jared (Holly) Beck, Bradley Myers, Kelly (John) Walker and Matthew Crawford; greatgrandchildren, Noel Myers, Christian and Paige Bogner, Elizabeth and Christopher Myers, Micah Lowery-Beck, Daniel Tow, Justin, Christopher and Michael Walker; special family members, Victoria Myers and Mary Ann Carmean; and a host of other family and friends.

Eunice was preceded in death by her husband in 2011, son Garry Dean, parents, stepfather; brothers, Robert, Joseph and Leo; sisters-in-law, Wanda Atherton, Roseanne Atherton and Alice VanSickle; brothersin-law, Harry Rosenthal, Harry Briggs and Bill VanSickle; son-in-law Daniel Beck; and grandson Jonque Myers.

Jon Early

Ill. Services are pending at Creston Pearson Family Funeral SerJon Early, 57, of Creston vice, 809 W. Montgomery died Jan. 8, 2014, at Unity Point Health in Rock Island, St., Creston.

Iowa candidate Hatch unveils plan to lower college debt DES MOINES (MCT) – Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jack Hatch released an “Open Doors for Iowa Students” plan Thursday that he said is designed to drive Hatch down student debt for Iowa college students and their families.

“Our students face serious challenges as costs associated with attending college continue to increase, and the cost of borrowing adds additional financial stress,” Hatch told reporters during a teleconference.

“Too many Iowa students either have downgraded their collegiate ambitions or find themselves afraid and unprepared for the avalanche of debt that awaits them upon graduation, and, for too many the education that gave them a step up later becomes a monthly burden that holds them down,” the state senator added.

Hatch said his plan contains two major components

— the first is a more flexible accelerated bachelors of arts degree program that allows students to make use of credits earned at any Iowa public or private college, community college or regents university and the second is a new state low-interest loan program through the new Iowa Office of Educational Opportunity.

Hatch’s plan proposes to use $150 million in funds from the existing surplus to help 5,000 students borrow $3,000 per year per student based on need. The loan fund would be expected to self-sustain in the fifth year of operation.

“These ideas, used in tandem, will make college shorter and less expensive for the Iowa students who have the most difficulty affording higher education,” he said.

Hatch said he plans a tour of Iowa college campuses by the end of January.

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cheapest to ship their product, which is why Vanmark, Boise, is in a prime location. French fry companies are located near potato farms because it’s cheaper to ship the finished product, packaged and frozen, than it is to ship potatoes to the company at a lon-

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Spiker, in his message to the party rank-and-file members, said 2014 will be a critical year for Republicans nationwide but “especially here in Iowa” where voters will decide open races in the U.S. Senate and two congressional districts – the 1st District in eastern Iowa and the 3rd District in central and southwest Iowa.

“Nothing is more important than making sure we have the infrastructure in place with precinct committee members to volunteer across the state,” Spiker said.

Leaders from both parties stressed that the caucuses are where they begin the process of formulating party platforms and issue posi-

with water at a high speed, then cut into sections with the knives.

“It (the cutter) was cheaper, higher quality and easier to maintain,” Mathues said.

Vanmark Equipment is attending a show in Portland, Ore., to demonstrate changes made to the hydrocutter since the first model was produced.

tions, elect precinct leaders and delegates to county conventions in a “caucus to convention” process that decides representation at district and state conventions and the state central committee membership.

The delegate-selection process could carry extra weight this year if candidates seeking their respective party’s nomination for U.S. Senate, U.S. House, or other statewide offices do not receive at least 35 percent of the ballots cast in the June primary election – meaning state convention delegates will be deciding the candidates that appear on the November general election ballot.

“Don’t forget, delegates to the district and state convention (who started out

from their precinct caucuses) are the same people who nominated Steve King for Congress in 2002 and Kim Reynolds for lieutenant governor in 2010,” Spiker said in his statement.

Brennan said Democrats will use the precinct caucuses as the starting point for building a grassroots organization the party hopes to use to grow its majority in the Iowa Senate, retake control of the Iowa House, sweep the statewide executivebranch offices and “finally unseating Terry Branstad once and for all.”

“The Republican Party has led our country down a path of intolerance, hostility and division,” Brennan said at his Statehouse news conference. “In November it will be made clear that

Iowans have had enough of the Steve King and Terry Branstad way of governing – more gridlock, more division and more destruction for working men and women,” he said.

Iowans interested in attending a Republican precinct caucus on Jan. 21 can get more information at http://www.iowagop. org/2014-caucus-page/ while those interested in attending a Democratic precinct caucus can get more information on locations at thecaucuses.org.

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Christie fires top aide, apologizes for bridge scandal TRENTON, N.J. (MCT) — He was “betrayed,” “humiliated,” “saddened” and “blindsided.”

“I come out here today to apologize to the people of New Jersey,” Gov. Chris Christie said Thursday, shortly before he announced the firing of one of his senior aides and the dismissal of a close political adviser after they were linked a day earlier to an apparent political vendetta.

During a nearly two-hour Statehouse news conference packed with TV crews and reporters, Christie took question after question over a plot allegedly designed to punish the Democratic mayor of Fort Lee — who did not endorse the Republican governor’s re-election in November — by causing massive traffic jams in September onto the George Washington Bridge.

Emails and texts released Wednesday pointed to involvement by a deputy chief of staff, Bridget Anne Kelly; Christie’s former campaign manager, Bill Stepien; and two of his appointees to the Port Authority, Bill Baroni and David Wildstein.

“I am embarrassed and humiliated by the conduct of some of the people on my team,” Christie said. Later, describing his emotions, he said: “I am a very sad person today.”

It was a day that cast Christie in the national limelight — but not the kind he is used to. The Republican gov-

McClatchy-Tribune photo by Viorel Florescu/The Record

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie leaves Fort Lee, N.J.’s city hall Thursday after apologizing to Mayor Mark Sokolich.

ernor, who has been viewed as a likely candidate for the presidency in 2016, saw his stature rise after trouncing Democratic State Sen. Barbara Buono in a 22-point blowout in November.

This time, CNN fixed its cameras on a contrite Christie, telecasting his repeated expressions of regret — “I am heartbroken,” “I am extraordinarily disappointed” — as well as his assurances that he played no role in the scheme that shut access lanes from Fort Lee to the bridge, delaying school buses and emergency responders.

Later in the day, Christie traveled to Fort Lee to apol-

ogize to Mayor Mark Sokolich — a man whom Christie said earlier he would not have been able to recognize “until yesterday, when I saw his picture on TV.” A former U.S. attorney, Christie found himself fielding questions about an investigation into his administration by the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

He was asked about the

impact of the controversy on his national aspirations. As usual, Christie said he was “enormously flattered” by speculation he would run for president, but had made no decision.

And there was a new question: Had he considered resigning?

“Oh, God, no,” Christie responded. “That’s a crazy question, man.”

While he acknowledged there would be “some crisis in confidence,” he said, “I don’t believe I’ve lost the trust of the people of New Jersey.”

Democrats said they planned Friday to release hundreds of pages of additional documents.

Previously, Christie had denied any involvement by his staff in the situation and dismissed the possibility of any plot.

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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.

Friday

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.

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

Saturday

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

Sunday

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.

Monday

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.

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

Tuesday

Creston Lions Club Board of Directors, 7 a.m., Hy-Vee Deli.

Creston Kiwanis Club, noon, The Windrow, 102 W. Taylor St. OLE Club, noon, congregate meal site, restored Creston Depot.

Holy Spirit Rectory ReRun Shop, noon to 5 p.m., 107 W. Howard St. Free community meal, 5 to 6 p.m., United Church of Christ (Congregational), 501 W. Montgomery St. VFW Post No. 1797, 6 p.m., Elks Lodge, 403 W. Montgomery St. Eagles Aerie, 7 p.m., Eagles Lodge.

Eagles Auxiliary, 7:30 p.m., Eagles Lodge.

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

Markets Grain prices quoted at 10 a.m. today: • Farmers Co-op, Creston: Corn — $4.15

Meetings

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. Todd Jackson, Creston Fire Department: discuss fiscal year 2014-15 budget; 9:30 a.m. Jo Duckworth, emergency management: discuss 2014-15 budget; 10 a.m. Mark Ide, Union County Fair Board: discuss 2014-15 budget; 10:15 a.m.

Steve Bolie, Southern Iowa Trolley: discuss 2014-15 budget; 10:30 a.m. Wayde Ross, ASCS: discuss 2014-15 budget; 10:45 a.m. Steve Akes, county engineer: maintenance activity report, sign contracts for diamond grinding projects on Cromwell Road and High and Dry Road, consider speed limit change resolution on Osage Street and Townline Street and consider approval of federal aid agreement for project No.BROS-C088(49)– 5f-88 on 167th Street; 11:55 a.m. Sandy Hysell, county auditor: clerk’s report and transfer fund resolutions; break for lunch; 1 p.m. Ron Ludwig, Marcie Lane and Tracy Mavis, MATURA: discuss general relief fiscal year 2014-15; 1:15 p.m. Amanda Husband, local health: discuss 201415 budget; 1:30 p.m. Darin Thompson and Pauline Rutherford, DHS: discuss 2014-15 budget; claims.

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istration reports; SBRC allowable growth for drop out prevention; consideration of 2014-15 school calendar; early registration/retirement requests; obsolete equipment bids; amendment to financial literacy board policy No. 505.5 graduation requirements; secretary-treasurer’s financial report; superintendent report: new district boundaries and sports - soccer.

—————— Creston Airport Commission, 6 p.m. Monday, meal site, restored Creston Depot.

Agenda includes: claims; public forum; review land lease bids and make recommendation to city council.

—————— Orient-Macksburg School Board, 6:30 p.m. Monday, boardroom.

Agenda includes: discuss senior trip and open campus for seniors; championship reports; Superintendent Clark Wicks report; hiring of driver’s education teacher; resignation; board policy review; open enrollment; assistant basketball coach; update on emergency plan; asbestos repair update; mission statement/district goals; professional development; negotiations planning date; 2014-15 school calendar input; board member comments.

—————— Southwestern Community College Board of Directors, 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Union County Courthouse boardroom.

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6 p.m. girls varsity basketball at Red Oak High School; JV boys basketball City Hi Lo Cond. at Red Oak Middle School.

Davenport 30 19 pt sunny 7:30 p.m. varsity boys basDes Moines 36 24 pt sunny Dubuque at Red 32 Oak 17 pt sunny ketball High FarmingtonJV girls 36 25 mst sunny School; basketball Fort Dodge 34 20 pt sunny at Red Oak Middle School.

Ft Madison 35 25 pt sunny Wednesday 30 15 sn shower Guttenberg Keokuk 36 25dismissal pt sunny Two-hour early Lansing 17 sn shower for professional 31 development.

LeMars 36 23 sunny Thursday 4 p.m. middle school

wrestling match at Creston Burton R. Jones Complex gym; seventh grade boys basketball against Clarinda, here.

5:30 p.m. JV wrestling City Lo Cond. double dual atHi Perry; eighth Marshaltown 30 17 pt sunny grade boys basketball against Mason City 28 16 pt sunny Onawa 26 sunny Clarinda, here;41varsity wresOskaloosa 32 at 20 Perry. mst sunny tling double dual Ottumwa 33 23 mst sunny Friday Red Oak 40 22 sunny 5:45 p.m. 34 JV 22girls Sioux Center sunnybasSioux City against 40 23Denisonsunny ketball Spencer 34 19 sunny Schleswig, here (middle Waterloo 27 15 pt sunny school).

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From Creston Official Weather Station: high past 24 hours (21), low past 24 hours (3) and precipitation ending 7 a.m. today (.0)

Jan. 13-18 Monday 4 p.m. seventh grade boys basketball against Red Oak, here.

Area 5 p.m.Cities JV wrestling tourCity Hi Lo Cond. nament, here.

Algona 31 18 pt sunny 5:30 p.m. eighth grade Atlantic 38 23 sunny Aubudon 24 sunny boys basketball39against Red Cedarhere.

Rapids 29 17 pt sunny Oak, Centerville 36 24 mst sunny Tuesday Clarinda 39 22 sunny 3:30 p.m. varsity and Clarion 29 18boys windy Clinton 31 Red 18 pt sunny girls bowling at Oak Council Bluffs 41 29 sunny Lanes.

Creston 35 23 sunny 4:30 p.m. ninth grade boys basketball at Red Oak Mid-

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Cedar Rapids Lottery 29/17

UV Index 1/11

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Sunrise Sunset 7:41 AM 5:13 PM

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ketball against DenisonSchleswig, here (high school).

7:30 p.m. girls varsity basketball against Denison-Schleswig, here (high school).

Saturday 9 a.m. ninth grade girls basketball tournament, here.

10 a.m. varsity wrestling tournament at Centerville.

1 p.m. varsity girls bowling tournament, Creston Panther Lanes.

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70 45 sunny 63 49 mst sunny 46 45 rain 46 31 mst sunny her residence 60 36 rain

Police report, Dena Rose tory project including pav- cal year 2014 budget amend- Thursday.

Jackson, 63, 500 S. Walnut ing, walks and site amenities, ment; election of officers; St., driving a 2008 Buick west Loss estimate is $140. landscaping, slab on grade, claims; employee handbook Miscellaneous on West Fremont, stopped at Moon Phases UV Index topping slab, stoop slabs and and UCEMA policies and Traffic stop, 12:13 a.m., a stop sign at the intersection Street. Wed stair pan fill, gypcrete, ma- procedures; coordinator’s of New York and West FreSat SunThursday, Mon OsageTue a.m., 1/11 1/12 Traffic 1/13 stop, 1/142:36 1/15 sonry, finish carpentry, insula- report. mont and proceeded into the Thursday, North Cedar Street.

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Low LowThursday, Low NorthLow Low cia, First gutters andFull downspouts, 2000 Buick driven north on Last New Civil dispute, 9:43 a.m., Greater Regional roofing, New York by Luria Lavaun Jan 8 aluminum Jan 16entrances Jan 24 Jan 30 Thursday, North Pine Street.

The UV Index is measured on a 0 Medical Center 0 11 11 number scale, with aTalk higher UV to fficer, 9:49 a.m., Staats, 20, of Ellston. Jackand storefront, gypsum board, Index showing the need for greaterNorth Walnut Street.

Amanda Buchanan and Thursday, skin protection. acoustical ceilings, painting, Service Missing juvenile, 1:58 p.m., son failed to see Staats, who ©2010 American Profile Hometown ContentChevy Sauer of Kent are parfire sprinkler, mechanical and Thursday, South Sumner Avenue. did not have traffic controls ents of a daughter born Jan. Reckless driving, 2:19 p.m., on New York, and the front electrical; personnel; discus7, 2014. Aryionna LaVonne Thursday, North Elm Street. sion of monitoring process; Talk to officer, 3:06 p.m., end of Jackson’s vehicle colSauer weighed 6 pounds, 4 Thursday, North Cherry Street. president’s report: dormitory lided with the right side of ounces and was 18 1/2 inches Harassing communication, 8:49 update; IACCT report. p.m., Thursday, North Pine Street. Staats’ vehicle. Jackson was long.

—————— Traffic stop, 12:34 a.m., today, issued a written warning for Grandparents are Edith North Sumner Avenue.

Southern Iowa Regional failure to yield at a stop sign.

Davis of Creston, Eric Davis Housing Authority, 10 a.m.

Damage estimates are of Prescott, Terry Silliman Accident Wednesday, conference room. $4,000 to Jackson’s vehicle No citations were issued of Des Moines, Tim and Joy Agenda includes: review and $5,000 to Staats’ vehicle.

Sauer of Idaho and Debbie after an accident 10:24 a.m. of project accounts and budTuesday at the intersection Fire Kruger of Tingley. get control; Section 8 reports: Great-grandparents are of New York Avenue and Miscellaneous utilization, waiting list, family Doc and Linda Bolinger of West Fremont Street.

Medical, 7:27 a.m., today, self-sufficiency utilization/narAccording to a Creston North Maple Street.

Kent and Dusty Murphey rative and inspection; public and Janet Craig, both of Des 11:00 AM housing: maintenance and utiMoines.

CRESTON lization; North Taylor Court Siblings are Pruedance, 3, Apartments; Autumn House; THE Braxton, 3, PROGRAM Skylah, 2, FOR and WEEK SIRHA financial and utilizaOF JAN. 10 - 16 Bryce, 1. tion reports; public comment.

—————— Police explore the Union County Emergency Lois Taylor, 300 N. Maple meaning of life!

Management Commission, St., reported several house5:15 p.m. Wednesday, 208 hold items and jewelry were Salem Lutheran Church W. Taylor St. Beginning Sunday, Jan. 12th Agenda includes: public — 5:30pm — hearing on fiscal year 2015 It’s not just We are all searching for more. another What is the point of life? bookstore A Fridley Theatre Why is there suffering in the world? ...it’s an adventure!

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The Alpha Course is a practical introduction to the Christian faith that gives guests an opportunity to explore the meaning of life.

Alpha is fun, relaxed and totally non-pressured. At Alpha you can listen, learn, discuss, and discover. You can ask anything, there is no question that is off limits.

There are three main elements to the Alpha Course. Each session begins with a meal, followed by a short talk looking at different aspects of the Christian faith, and a time for discussion in a friendly small group.

Alpha is for everyone, especially: • Those who have given up on church • Those wanting to investigate Christianity • Those who are new to Christian faith • Those who want to grow in understanding and faith

There is no charge for the Alpha course itself. Course manuals that follow the talks are only $5. The Alpha Course takes place on Sundays, 5:30-7:30pm from January 12 to March 16 (except for Super Bowl Sunday). Childcare is available. If you would like to register please call 641-782-2920 and ask for Pastor Ben McIntire. We look forward to seeing you!

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COMMUNITY Club news

Catholic Daughters

Catholic Daughters of the Americas Joan of Arc Court No. 428 met Dec. 10 in the parish hall after Mass celebrated by the Rev. Ken Halbur.

Lunch was served by the officers, which consisted of a pie bar.

Vice Regent Retta Ripperger led the opening prayer followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

The minutes were read.

Kathy Tapken made a motion to approve the minutes, and Irene Ripperger seconded it.

The treasurers report was then given, and I. Ripperger made a motion to approve this report, and Arlene Carlson seconded it.

It was reported there are 39 members.

The National Convention of the Catholic Daughters will be held in Billings, Mont. If anyone has an interest in going, let Regent Betty Baker know.

There was discussion about donating to CD of A national projects. Djane Collins made a motion to send $100 for the national projects, and members chose the top five to send to. I. Ripperger seconded this motion and motion carried.

The was no new business to discuss.

There was also no old business to discuss.

Carolyn Downing won the half and half. The charity cup had $5.

The meeting was adjourned followed by a gift exchange.

TOPS 1338

Creston TOPS 1338 met 5 p.m. Dec. 23 at the United Methodist Church. Eight members weighed in with Carol Sheldahl as best weekly loser, and Sandy Oswald as runner-up.

The TOPS pledge was led by leader Anna Thompson. Minutes were read by Marisue Lewis. Squares was won by Sandy Oswald,

and fines went to the treasury. Sandy Oswald gave the program on “Top Ten Dietary Myths” from a recent TOPS magazine. Loser Lotto squares were signed.

Food and paper products which had been brought by members were delivered to MATURA. The Red Can Challenge was to prepare a menu for two days next week.

On Dec. 30, TOPS 1338 met with seven members attending. The majority survived the holiday time with losses for the week. Diana Loomis was the best loser, and Monica Belew in second place. For the month of December, Shellie Sullivan was the best loser, and Carol Sheldahl was in second place.

The business meeting was conducted by Anna Thompson. Minutes from the last meeting were read, and the treasurer’s report was given

by Alice Brown. Thanks from MATURA were re-

layed by Diana Loomis who had delivered contributions from the club.

The Red Can Challenge is to keep a diary for four days this coming week. Squares was won by Neoma Davis, and fines went to Sandy Oswald.

Shellie Sullivan is to have the program next week. The next meeting is to be a “no gain” meeting. The closing time was spent sharing about Christmas activities.

Best losers for Dec. 9 were Shellie Sullivan and Anna Thompson. Diana Loomis had the best loss for Dec. 16, but was not eligible for winning the fines.

Each meeting is open to anyone interested in weight loss. More information may be obtained by calling 7822760 or 782-2686.

Creston Lions Club

Creston Lions Club met 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at The Pizza Ranch. President Jodi Johnson opened the meeting with leading the Pledge of

Volunteer directory Volunteerism is an important part of every community.

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, fund-raising, 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-toone assistance. Volunteers answer questions and provide impartial information to help seniors make well-informed 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, 641-782-3848 and leave information. A SHIIP volunteer will call you back.

B&B Home Improvement “No Job Too Big or Too Small!”

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• 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 641322-6283 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, 641-7823131.

• 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, 641-7828431.

• Creston Animal Rescue Effort

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Allegiance. Delmer Brown gave the invocation. Jerry Thomsen introduced guest speaker Tom Lesan.

After the meal, Lesan, vice president of Southwestern Community College, told about the new dormitories being built on campus. Lesan also spoke about how technology affects current faculty and college level education.

In a separate subject, Lesan told about his personal involvement in the High Lakes Outdoor Alliance Shooting Range located at the north end of Three Mile Lake. Local shooting teams and those from other locations are making use of the range.

During the business meeting, the minutes of the Dec. 10 board of directors meeting were approved. The most recent finance report was reviewed. A thank you for the club’s donation to the Leader Dogs for the Blind was read.

The annual spud supper fundraising project to be held

Feb. 27 was discussed. Future plans for the KidSight project also was discussed.

Dean Brant thanked Lions members who helped with the community Christmas baskets by helping prepare and deliver them. The members approved furnishing a gift basket as a fundraiser on the state level.

Lions Board of Directors will meet 7 a.m. Tuesday at Adams St. Espresso. There will be a club meeting at noon Jan. 21 at The Pizza Ranch. Johnson declared the meeting adjourned.

Ladies Lakeshore Auxiliary

Ladies Lakeshore Auxiliary met Wednesday.

Canasta winners were Wanda Nash, first; Gwen Sandeman, second; and Connie Bailey, third.

Barb Bills won the door prize.

Sandeman will be hostess for cards and chatter Jan. 15.

Congregate meals (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, 641782-8431, for more information.

Creston meals Jan. 13-17 Menu subject to change.

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

Monday: baked chicken, baked potato/margarine, sliced beats, applesauce, dinner roll/margarine.

Tuesday: hamburger stew/ stew vegetable blend, dinner roll/margarine, fresh orange, oatmeal cookie.

Wednesday: chicken alfredo, Italian vegetables, shredded lettuce/salad dressing, dinner roll/margarine, Mandarin oranges.

Thursday: sloppy joe, whole grain bun, mashed sweet potato, Brussel sprouts, fruit cocktail.

Friday: pork loin in gravy, baby red potatoes, spinach, salt free bread.

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

...to everyone who made the Christmas of 2013 a little brighter for 860 people in Union County.

Thank you to all that contributed $22,081.31 to the Christmas Basket Fund.

The 2013 Christmas Basket Fund Board members: Rich Paulsen, Bob Jungst, Rev. Chuck Spindler, Ellen Gerharz, Margaret Wilkins, Don Damewood, Steve Crittenden, Todd Nielsen, Brad Baker, Troy Peterson, Dean Brant, Twila Brant and Rose Henry wish to extend a sincere “thank you” to the hundreds of area families, businesses and individuals who made the most recent campaign a success.

Without your contributions of cash, goods, labor and facilities the program would not have been possible.

Because of your generosity, hundreds of Union County residents had a merrier Christmas.

Specific thanks goes to Innovative Industries for the use of their facilities for distribution of the baskets. To the businesses who redeemed the gift certificates: Fareway Stores, Inc., HyVee Food Store, Wal-Mart, Dollar General Stores, Family Shoe Store, Farm & Home, Maurice’s, VanGelder Clothing, Wishing Well. As well as, Too Good To Be Threw, Rectory Re-Run, Hy-Vee Food Store for grocery sacks to pack the donated food, Fareway Food Store for the use of carts to handle the basket pickups and the Creston Boy Scouts for collecting the canned goods. Also to the music departments of the Creston High School for their benefit performance, and to the Lorimor Lions Club & VFW for helping distribute the baskets.

Thanks also to the Afton Lions Club for picking up and delivering Christmas Baskets in their community.

The Creston News Advertiser for receiving the funds.

Thanks to the CHS FFA students, Creston service clubs - Rotary, Kiwanis & Lions who volunteered their time and vehicles to distribute and deliver the baskets.

Thanks to everyone else who had a part in making this project a total success.

Christmas Basket Fund

HEALTH

Creston News Advertiser Friday, January 10, 2014

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Eating well at any age: How to fuel your mind, body and soul (BPT) — It’s common knowledge that children should eat plenty of fruits and vegetables, consuming all the nutrients needed to grow up strong. Many adults don’t know that it’s just as crucial to continue those healthy habits throughout adulthood and well into the “golden years.” Regardless of age, we should all make nutritious and sensible choices to promote peak physical and mental performance.

Build strong bones Experts say the human body begins to lose bone mass at about age 30. That’s why it’s important to get plenty of calcium to keep bones strong, along with vitamin D, to help your body absorb calcium. Good sources of calcium include green leafy vegetables such as spinach, kale, okra and collard greens. A convenient and delicious way to take in more calcium is to incorporate an Emerald

Smoothie into your daily routine. Simply blend pineapple, celery and spinach with soy milk and ice in a Vitamix 7500. This quick and easy concoction will give your diet an extra boost of essential nutrients.

Sharpen the mind Making wholesome choices helps keep your brain fit.

Omega-3 fatty acids, found in oily fish like sardines and salmon, as well as flaxseed and walnuts, have been linked to improved cognitive function and reduced risk for certain diseases.

Eating fish regularly is one way to get enough omega3s. If you’re not a seafood fan, numerous types of fish oil capsules are available at drug stores. Avocados also boast omega-3s, as well as monounsaturated fat, which can help lower cholesterol and improve circulation.

Avocado provides a rich flavor and texture perfect for nearly any sandwich, as well as dips, smoothies and even

desserts.

Antioxidant-rich blueberries are another mindboosting addition to any diet. Considered a “super food,” these berries contain properties that have been linked to better brain health, improved motor skills and a sharper memory. To increase your berry intake, try a fruit salad for lunch or whip up a fresh berry sorbet for dessert.

Nourish your nervous system Vitamin B12 is vital to your well-being. It can aid your body in producing red blood cells, properly developing nerve cells and preventing anemia. This vitamin can be found naturally in animal products, such as fish, meat and eggs. Steamed clams and lean beef are some of the best sources of Vitamin B12. Those maintaining a vegan or vegetarian lifestyle should consider a supplement or foods specially fortified with B12,

including certain breakfast cereals or soy products.

Stay hydrated Water is essential for your body. It keeps you hydrated, regulates body temperature and flushes waste. As we age, our sense of thirst may not be as effective, causing some older adults to be dehydrated but not feel thirsty.

The average adult requires six to eight glasses of water

each day, so a good rule of thumb is to have one glass at each meal and at least one glass in between meals.

Almond milk, soy milk and whole-food juices, made by blending whole fruits and vegetables in a high-performance blender like a Vitamix, can also keep you hydrated and satiated. When reaching for a thirst quencher, try to avoid

sugary drinks such as soda and processed fruit juice, which add calories without much nutritional value.

Aging is inevitable, however, you can build a stronger body, mind and soul at any phase in life. All it takes is knowledge, motivation and follow-through to keep yourself healthy and full of energy for years to come.

What you want to know about statins and muscle pain During the 1992 Olympics, when track star Derek Redmond hobbled across the finish line of the 400-meter semi-finals, 65,000 spectators cheered. And though his torn hamstring ended his track career, he rebounded and went on to play basketball and rugby!

If you are taking a statin and have symptoms of myopathy, or statin-related muscle problems such as hamstring or tendon pain, muscle soreness, cramping or weakness, alert your doctor. (Around 1.5 million people a year, a small percentage of those taking statins, have such problems.) These symptoms can make it uncomfortable to move, but you can bounce back, just like Redmond.

Stopping the statin, reducing the dose or taking a different LDL-cholesterol-lowering medication usually can resolve symptoms. Rarely, statins trigger rhabdomyolysis — the breakdown of muscle fibers — and hospitalization is required to prevent serious kidney damage.

Atorvastatin and simvastatin are the statins most likely to cause symptoms, and the Food and Drug Administration advises against taking high-dose (80 mg) simvastatin.

Fluvastatin extended release, low-dose or twiceweekly rosuvastatin, or every-other-day dosing of atorvastatin or rosuvastatin (off-label regimens) may avoid myopathy.

Other ways include: —Talking to your doc about your risk of muscle problems if you have diabetes, hypertension, untreated hypothyroidism, kidney or liver disease, drink heavily, are a super-exerciser or drink a lot of grapefruit juice.

Weekly healthy tips Dr. Mehmet Oz, M.D. and Dr. Michael Roizen, M.D.

—Asking your doc about taking 200 mg a day of CoQ10.

—Avoiding drug interactions. Various statins interact with: cyclosporine; anti-fungal or anti-yeast medications; the antibiotics erythromycin, clarithromycin and telithromycin; protease inhibitors; the antidepressant nefazodone; and/or other lipid-lowering meds such as fibrates and niacin.

NEW TREATMENT FOR PEYRONIE’S DISEASE If you’re a guy with Peyronie’s disease, you know you’ve been thrown a curve.

This condition, which affects more than 3 percent of men, arises when scar tissue forms along the inner wall of the penis. This happens because of problems with how broken blood vessels in the lining of the shaft heal from injury, perhaps due to athletic activity, even sex.

If scar tissue becomes extensive, it can cause the surrounding tissue to contract.

The erect penis then develops a curve of 30 degrees or more, triggering pain and making intercourse more difficult.

Until now, there’s been no solution except for surgery, which could cause problems, too. But the U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently approved injections of Xiaflex (collagenase clostridium histolyticum) to treat the disorder.

It’s the same medication used to treat a thickening of tissue in the palm of the hand and fingers called Dupuytren’s contracture. In a pre-approval study, penile

curvature was reduced in 34 percent of those receiving the injections.

The treatment does have potential side effects, including hypersensitivity reactions and tissue and nerve damage. In the study, trauma (corporeal rupture) to the spongy tissue in the penis affected three of about 400 men; surgery repaired the damage. And the treatment falls under the FDA’s Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy program that alerts doctors to the potential risks associated with a medication.

It will be interesting to see how many men come forward now that there’s a nonsurgical treatment; some researchers say as many as 22 percent of men may have Peyronie’s disease.

GOOD HEALTH THAT’S SKIN DEEP This winter, you can still hear Dean Martin in TV commercials crooning “Oh, the weather outside is frightful, but the fire is so delightful,” which pretty much describes why you’re extra susceptible to sinus woes and your skin is so itchy and flaky! Going back and forth from cold and wind into hot, dry air is not good for your skin or your mucous membranes in your sinuses and nose.

So how can you keep your skin (inside and out) healthy this winter? The first thing Deano should have done — you still have the chance: Quit smoking and go easy on the alcohol! Then ...

Humidify your house.

Indoor humidity can hit 10 percent to 15 percent in the

winter, causing dry sinuses, bloody noses, breathing problems and skin irritation. Super-Alert: Fill your humidifier with clean water daily and keep filters mildew-free. Aim for around 40 percent humidity.

Seal in moisture. Use a thick moisturizer within three minutes of getting out of the shower or bath. That’s particularly important if you have eczema (red, flaky skin triggered by allergy, irritation or a genetic predisposition). Also, use moisturizing UVA/B sunscreen (SPF of 15 plus) daily to avoid snowburn (all that reflected sunlight)!

Feed your skin. Vitamin A-rich greens and orange and yellow veggies help your skin’s elasticity (so wrinkles don’t stick!). And consider taking 1,000 IU of vitamin D-3 daily. Turns out this mood- and immune system-booster also helps renew skin cells.

Then, you can join Mr. Martin, singing, “Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow.”

DON’T POOP YOUR PANTS! When a Swedish manufacturer of adult diapers sent every countryman 55 and older a sample pair, the company received thousands of angry calls. And that’s not surprising: Although 7 percent to 10 percent of all men and women admit they have fecal leakage of solid or liquid stool or mucus, hardly anyone (until nursing homes enter the equation) ever mentions it, even to a doctor.

What causes the problem? The usual suspects include: obesity and poor muscle tone; chronic constipation; gastroparesis (damage to nerves in the digestive system, often diabetes-related); hemorrhoids

and rectal prolapse; difficult childbirth that damages the pelvic floor; and lack of physical activity.

What can be done? A combination of lifestyle changes, medications and sometimes surgery can relive the problem.

—Add fiber and exercise to your daily routine. Use fiber supplements, and eat 100 percent whole grains and vegetables. Practice Kegel-like exercises to strengthen muscles in the anus, buttocks, and pelvis.

Contract and hold those muscles for five seconds, relax. Repeat 30 times, three times a day.

—Depending on the severity of your condition, consider medications that either slow down or speed up bowel movements. You also can opt for a series of four gel injections (hyaluronic acid combined with a wound-healing substance) into the anal wall. The gel supports the sphincter, the muscle that opens and closes to keep stools in or out.

Advanced cases can require surgery to repair or replace the anus or sphincter muscle. You also might opt for an implantable device that stimulates the sacral nerve and helps control the sphincter.

(SAFE) SEX MAKES YOU LIVE LONGER “Time flies like an arrow; fruit flies like a banana.”

Thank you, Groucho Marx, for reminding us that these little guys, so important in the understanding of human genetics and biology, are always on the lookout for more potassium (bananas are loaded with it).

And that’s a good thing.

Potassium is essential for a healthy sex life, and we certainly don’t want sexually frustrated fruit flies!

Here’s why: The latest

research reveals that male FFs die sooner when they’re aroused by pheromones from female drosophila (the scientific name for fruit flies) but are unrequited in their ardor. In short, sexual frustration kills. But get the twosome together, and the male lives a longer and — we may be projecting here — happier life.

What does this have to do with YOU? Genes in fruit flies are similar to humans’ and often serve the same function (for example, fruit flies produce insulin-like molecules — lose them and their blood sugar rises, just as in diabetes). Now, we seem to have similarities in our reproductive mojo as well. The Longevity Project found that women who had more orgasms lived longer, while research from the Cleveland Clinic Wellness Institute showed that men who had the most orgasms added about four years to their lifespan.

So, to achieve a younger RealAge, spend time with your honey exploring mutually enjoyable intimacy.

You’ll flood your body with oxytocin, the bonding hormone, DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone), a precursor to estrogen and testosterone that reduces inflammation, and immunoglobulins, which boost immune strength. The power of love! *** Mehmet Oz, M.D. is host of “The Dr. Oz Show,” and Mike Roizen, M.D. is Chief Wellness Officer and Chair of Wellness Institute at Cleveland Clinic. To live your healthiest, tune into “The Dr. Oz Show” or visit www.sharecare.com. (c) 2013 Michael Roizen, M.D. and Mehmet Oz, M.D. Distributed by King Features Syndicate, Inc.

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Creston News Advertiser Friday, January 10, 2014

Tips for being on ice OSKALOOSA (MCT) — Ice fishing and other winter activities draw people near water and there are several safety topics people need to review before they head outside.

Ice fishing is a popular sport that lasts all winter.

“Once the ice gets to 4 to 5 inches of good, clear ice, it lasts until the ice starts to deteriorate,” Mahaska County Conservation Board Director Dave Sedivec said. When ice deteriorates, “it will have a dark, cloudy color,” he added.

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources ice thickness guidelines are: If ice is 2 inches or less, stay off; if ice is 4 inches thick, it is safe for ice fishing or other activities on foot; 5 inches is good for snowmobiles or ATVs; 8 inches to 12 inches can support a car or small pickup truck; and 12 to 15 inches can support a medium truck.

A determining factor for ice thickness is if the water is a pond vs a river.

“Moving water doesn’t freeze as hard,” Sedivec said. “If there is a spring coming up in a pond, the spring will make the ice weaker.”

Snow cover also determines ice thickness.

“If ice forms and you get a layer of snow on it, the snow will act as an insulator and the ice will form more slowly,” Sedivec said.

Ice thickness can vary on a body of water too.

A beaver or muskrat run will cause the ice to be thinner, Sedivec said.

Also, geese that live at Lake Keomah can make the ice thinner where they naturally gather, he added.

“Ice can be thinner closer to shore,” Sedivec said.

Things like trees, poles sticking out of the water or

the shore absorbs the sun’s heat and causes ice to be thinner, he added.

Sedivec advises people to not go out on ice alone.

Also, they should carry some basic gear to help themselves if they fall through ice.

People should take a length of rope to throw to someone who falls through ice.

They also should pack ice spikes to wear around their neck. If they fall in, they can use the spikes to pull themselves out of the water.

People should also carry cellphones in a sealed plastic bag to protect them from water.

Sedivec said he has fallen through beaver and muskrat runs before, but luckily the water was not deep. “I’ve seen vehicles go under,” he added.

Sedivec said he is not aware of anyone in Mahaska County falling through ice during the current winter.

“We encourage people to go ice fishing, but to do it safely,” he said. “We always want to error on the side of caution.”

“The fishing has been good around here,” he added.

The Iowa DNR has a fishing report that can be found on its website at iowadnr.gov, Sedivec said.

Also, the local bait shop is an excellent source of information regarding ice conditions, he added.

Herald Editor Duane Nollen can be reached by email at oskynews@oskyherald.com —————— ©2014 The Oskaloosa Herald (Oskaloosa, Iowa) Visit The Oskaloosa Herald (Oskaloosa, Iowa) at www.oskaloosa.com Distributed by MCT Information Services

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Most uninsured unaware of breaks for health care WASHINGTON (MCT) — Supporters of health care reform say news coverage of HealthCare.gov’s early technical problems hurt efforts to inform the uninsured about financial assistance to help them purchase coverage.

With less than three months before the Affordable Care Act’s six-month open enrollment period ends on March 31, a whopping 69 percent of uninsured Americans don’t know about the tax credits and other assistance that will make coverage more affordable, according to a new survey of the uninsured released Thursday by Enroll America, a national coalition working on behalf of health care reform.

That helps explain why 68 percent of survey respondents haven’t visited their state marketplace or HealthCare.gov,

the federal exchange portal that serves 36 states. They simply don’t believe they can afford coverage.

“So if you know from experience that health insurance is not affordable and you don’t know that the law has changed that for you, you’re just a little stuck,” said Tresa Undem, a partner at PerryUndem, the public opinion research firm that conducted the national phone survey of 910 people.

“The mentality is like, ‘If I can’t afford shoes, I don’t go shoe shopping.’ ” Enrollment picked up in December and more than 2 million Americans have purchased coverage, but the Obama administration is far from reaching its goal of enrolling 7 million people into coverage by March 31.

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SPORTS

Friday

January 10, 2014

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Taylor, Bakerink help Central knock off defending league co-champ Luther

SPORTS, page 2S

The Numbers Game

16-0

Arizona improved to 16-0 for the season with its 79-75 win over UCLA Thursday, matching the 1931-32 team for best start in school history.

National Digest

Hawks roll IOWA CITY — Aaron White had 18 points and 10 rebounds, Melsahn Basabe added 16 points with 10 boards and No. 20 Iowa routed Northwestern 93-67 Thursday night.

Devyn Marble scored 15 points for the Hawkeyes, who never trailed despite playing without coach Fran McCaffery.

He was suspended one game by the Big Ten for an outburst directed at officials during last weekend’s loss at Wisconsin.

Iowa (13-3, 2-1 Big Ten) opened the game on a 10-0 run and never looked back in improving to 10-0 at home. Assistant Kirk Speraw served as head coach for the game.

‘Cats hold on LOS ANGELES — Nick Johnson scored 22 points and the top-ranked Arizona Wildcats withstood UCLA’s late 15-1 run to beat the Bruins 7975 Thursday night, equaling the best start in school history at 16-0.

The Wildcats (3-0 Pac12) blew a 13-point lead with 6:16 to play and committed a season-worst 17 turnovers. UCLA shot 41 percent in the second half against a team that had been holding opponents to 36 percent in the final 20 minutes.

Gruden hired ASHBURN, Va. — Jay Gruden was introduced Thursday as the man charged with ending the perpetual state of turmoil the Washington Redskins have endured under owner Dan Snyder and recently under general manager Bruce Allen.

Gruden was a given a five-year contact for his first NFL head coaching gig, taking over a 3-13 team that has finished last in the NFC East in five of the last six seasons. The 46-year-old Gruden has spent the last three seasons as the offensive coordinator of the Cincinnati Bengals.

Lawsuit TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The attorney for a woman who accused star Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston of sexual assault said Thursday that she intends to sue the school, the Tallahassee Police Department and the player himself.

Also Thursday, Gov. Rick Scott’s office released letters written to him in December by the accuser and her mother, imploring him to reconsider opening an investigation into the case.

Attorney Patricia Carroll, who represents the woman who accused Winston of rape, said she plans to file a notice to sue the police department early next week. Under Florida law, anyone filing a lawsuit against a government agency must file court paperwork six months prior to the suit itself.

The sexual encounter between Winston and Carroll’s client happened on Dec. 7, 2012.

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Panthers move one step closer to H-10 crown

By SCOTT VICKER

CNA sports editor • svicker@crestonnews.com

There’s still work to do, but the Creston/OrientMacksburg wrestling team cleared the last major roadblock to a Hawkeye 10 Conference championship here Thursday with a 50-24 dual win over Harlan.

Barring an upset loss in one of the final three duals of the season — against Red Oak, Shenandoah or Council Bluffs St. Albert — the Panthers will wrap up the dual team conference championship.

The Panthers improved to 9-0 overall for the season and 7-0 in the Hawkeye 10 Conference. Harlan drops to 6-4 and 3-2.

Clarinda and Glenwood both have just one loss in the Hawkeye 10, with Creston/O-M being that loss for each team.

Head coach Darrell Frain was pleased with his team’s effort here Thursday. After Tuesday’s duals against Lewis Central and Carroll Kuemper Catholic, Frain said he didn’t feel his team performed to its potential.

“I definitely think we took a step up tonight,” Frain said. “Now, we just can’t take any backward steps. Effort was really good, mental approach was better, our warmup was better. Now we just have to keep progressing from here on out.”

Fast start The Panthers started the dual on fire, pinning the

CNA photo by SCOTT VICKER

Creston/O-M senior Adam Baker tries to work in a half Nelson on Harlan’s Caleb Rihner to earn back points during their match at 170 pounds on Thursday. Baker pinned Rihner in 3:34, earning one of Creston/O-M’s seven victories by fall in a 50-24 win over Harlan.

Cyclones against the wall early with three straight pins to open the dual.

Senior Kruz Adamson started the night by pinning Jacob Priester in 5:05 at 120 pounds. Wyatt Thompson followed by pinning Marshall Tucker in 1:09 and Spencer Wray gave the Panthers an 18-0 lead with a pin in 1:08.

Sophomore Joey Huntington secured a technical fall at 4:14 of his match at 138 pounds with Jacob Koke.

“Coming in, I thought we were favored in those first three or four weight classes,” Frain said.

“When Kruz got the pin, we just kind of got on a roll

with bonus points. Anytime you can win the first four matches, it really dictates the pace of the whole meet, because it gets you a big lead and you can kind of open up after that.”

Ranked battles The match at 145 pounds featured two ranked wrestlers in Creston/O-M freshman Chase Shiltz and Harlan’s Broghan Kelly.

Kelly tried to slow the m a t c h down and keep the score low.

Shiltz led 2-0 after one period and 3-2 after Shiltz

the second, before scoring a 4-2 decision.

“Kelly’s a state-ranked kid,” Frain said. “Chase wrestled well. I don’t think he wrestled as well as he can, but Kelly kind of slowed things down and kept it close the whole time.

Give credit to him for slowing it down, but Chase kept wrestling and got the win.”

The Panthers went on another string of matches ending in bonus points as Tayler Pettit (160), A d a m B a k e r (170) and Trevor F r a i n (182) each T. Frain

pinned their way to victory. Pettit earned his pin in 48 seconds and Frain had a short night of work, finishing his match in just 12 seconds.

Freshman Kadon Hulett battled well against ninthranked Cale Stork at 195 pounds, leading 2-1 after one period. But, Hulett gave up a reversal early in the second period and got caught in a bad situation, as Stork pinned him in 2:47.

“For a freshman stepping up against a stateranked kid that placed at state last year, he came out and really got after him and wrestled well,” Frain said. “I really give Kadon credit for what he did in that match.”

That brought up another match with ranked wrestlers, as Seth Maitlen, ranked 10th at 195 pounds, wrestled up against sixthranked 220-pounder Dallon Bendorf. Bendorf secured the pin in 2:43.

Jake Gutschenritter scored a win by fall in 2:58 at 285 pounds over Aaron Johannson. The night ended with Trevor Marlin losing a 14-7 decision at 106 pounds and Brody Frain losing by fall at 113.

“Now we will probably start gearing toward individual stuff, preparing for sectional, district time,” Frain said. “When we get to those points where we have to wrestle those matches for the conference championship, we’ll Please see PANTHERS, page 2S

SWCC women start slow in 33-point loss Spartan men struggle against DMACC

By LARRY PETERSON

CNA sports writer • lpeterson@ crestonnews.com

BOONE — The DMACC women put it away early Wednesday night, jumping ahead 14-0 on the way to a 63-33 victory over Southwestern.

“We struggled to make some shots and they went on a 14-0 run before we scored from the free throw line,” SWCC coach Addae Houston said.

“The halftime score (29-10) would have been closer if we just could have gotten some good looks to fall.

It probably could have been like a 10-point game, something we could work with.”

The Lady Bears’ inside strength posed another problem.

“They were just taller than us,” Houston said. “That’s not an excuse, but they were able to convert some offensive rebounds after we defended the first shot well. We couldn’t get defensive rebounds when we needed them.”

Kristin Klocksiem led Southwestern with 10 points and Peyton Rus-

sell added nine. Carlee Schumacher led DMACC with 24 points.

DMACC, now fourth in the ICCAC Division II standings at 2-2, improved to 10-6 overall. SWCC fell to 1-2 in league play and 3-11 overall heading into a 1 p.m. home game Saturday against Ellsworth, in the cellar of the nine-team league at 0-2, and 5-9 overall.

Ellsworth is coming off a loss Wednesday to Southeastern, which is the team Southwestern gained its first league victory against last weekend. Houston is encouraged his team can get to the .500 level again in conference play with a strong performance.

“They have played some teams very similarly to us,” Houston said.

“We can play with them. You know both teams will come out fighting to get a conference win.”

DMACC (66) — Carlee Schumacher 24.

SOUTHWESTERN (33) — Kristin Klocksiem 10, Peyton Russell 9, Darian Polson 8, J’myrehea Douglas 5, Morgan Knorr 3, Jordan Williamson 3.

DMACC — 29 66 SWCC — 10 33

By SCOTT VICKER

CNA sports editor • svicker@crestonnews.com

BOONE — After allowing DMACC to start the game on a 17-0 run, the Southwestern Spartans fought their way back into the game by halftime, but couldn’t overcome the deficit in a 70-55 loss.

“We were not very good,” head coach Mike Holmes said. “We got off to a terrible start. We were actually getting some looks, just not converting anything. Defensively, we were OK. We made a few mistakes here and there. We called a timeout and got after them a little bit.”

Southwestern outscored DMACC 18-10 following the timeout to cut the lead to 27-18 at halftime.

“We were right where we wanted to be, but in the end, we didn’t stop dribble penetration well enough, didn’t rebound well

enough and didn’t take care of the ball well enough,” Holmes said.

“We don’t have any margin for error with those things, and we didn’t do any of the three.”

Elliott Hamdeed led the Spartans with 15 points and three assists, while Mataika Koyamainavure added 13 points with three rebounds. Tanner Kellogg scored 11 points with four rebounds.

The Spartans fall to 7-8 overall and 1-1 in ICCAC Division II play. Southwestern hosts Ellsworth (14-2) at 3 p.m. Saturday.

DMACC (70) SOUTHWESTERN (55) — Elliott Hamdeed 4 4-5 15, Mataika Koyamainavure 3 7-9 13, Tanner Kellogg 4 0-0 11, Jared Theis 3 0-0 7, Larry Mason 2 0-0 6, Nick Lenhard 0 2-2 2, Dylan Tucker 0 1-2 1. Totals — 16 14-18 55. FG shooting — 16-46 (34 percent). 3-point goals — 9 (Lenhard 3, Kellogg 3, Mason 2, Theis 1). Rebounds — 20 (Kellogg 4, Theis 4, Koyamainavure 3, Hamdeed 3, Tucker 3). Assists — 10 (Hamdeed 3, Matt Orchard 3). Steals — 8 (Kellogg 3).

Turnovers — 24. Team fouls — 14. Fouled out — None.

DMACC — 27 70 SWCC — 18 55

Former Panther star Hertz dies

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

One of Creston’s most accomplished athletes died recently.

Tom Hertz, former AllAmerican football player at the University of Missouri, died Dec. 18 at his home in Culpeper, Va. He was 72.

Hertz is a member of the Iowa High School Athletic Association Football Hall of Fame, and was inducted into the Creston High School Hall of Fame in 2007.

Hertz was born Aug. 5, 1941, in Wisner, Neb., to the late Gene and Eloise Dodder Hertz. Gene Hertz served as superintendent of schools in Creston. Hertz was raised in

Creston and played football at the University of Missouri where he received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in English.

Hertz, retired from a business career at Mobil Oil Co., coached football at Robinson Secondary School in Fairfax, Va., from 1997-2010 and with that earned many championships and titles.

He is survived by his wife, Carol Lynn Hertz; two children, Sarah Mahoney and her husband, Sean of Culpeper and Michael Hertz and his wife, Natalia of Matthews, N.C.; and four grandchildren, Jack and Sam Mahoney and Jason and Anna Hertz.

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Hertz held on Jan. 11 at Found and Sons Funeral Chapel in Culpeper. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to Hospice of the Rapidan, PO Box 1715, Culpeper, VA

An all-around athlete at Creston High School, Hertz won 14 varsity letters in four sports. The 1959 graduate was the catcher and top hitter on a state runner-up baseball team, started in basketball and placed in three throwing events at the state meet.

It was in football where Hertz really excelled for coach Rollin Dyer, who also coached the Panther baseball and track teams.

In consecutive seasons Hertz rushed for more than 1,100 yards, passed for more than 500 yards and averaged 36 yards per punt. As a linebacker he led the team in

tackles, including a schoolrecord 25 solo stops in one game. He was named allstate in 1958.

Hertz, a member of the CHS National Honor Society, was inducted into the IHSAA Hall of Fame in 2002.

Collegiate honors Although he was a quarterback and fullback at Creston, Hertz went on to an illustrious career as a guard at the University of Missouri, helping coach Dan Devine’s Tigers to two bowl appearances. He played against Navy and Georgia Tech in bowl games.

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Creston News Advertiser Friday, January 10, 2014

Sports briefs

HERTZ:

Purple-Out The Creston High School Student Government and Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) are organizing a benefit for the March of Dimes at the Jan. 21 wrestling meet between the Panthers, Shenandoah and Red Oak. They will be doing a “Purple Out” and selling T-shirts.

The shirts will be $10 and all profits will go the March of Dimes.

The deadline to order is Jan 13. Students should be bringing home order forms in their Friday folders and if I remember I will bring some tonight as well. The shirts will say “Battling for Babies” Lets help support the March of Dimes and our Panthers.

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Hertz was an all-conference selection twice for the Tigers, earned All-Amerian honors at guard as a senior and was selected for three postseason all-star games.

That same season, he was named an Academic All-American, graduating with a 3.6 GPA. He served two years as a graduate football assistant while earning his master’s at Missouri.

A 32-year career with Mobil Oil Co. followed.

Upon his retirement from Mobil in 1995 as U.S. retail training director, Hertz became offensive line coach for Robinson High School, a two-time state champion in Fairfax, Va., where he coached his son, Michael.

In 2001 Hertz was inducted into the Fairfax County Youth Football League Hall of Fame for his many contributions while his son was growing up there.

“I was surprised, and delighted, to hear that I had been selected to the Creston High School Hall of

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hit those when we get there.

Now, it’s trying to figure out what weight everybody is going to be at and get us established so we’re ready for the end of the month.”

Panther Invitational Creston/O-M hosts the Panther Invitational Saturday, with wrestling beginning at 11 a.m.

In the past, the tournament has been set up in round robin format, but Frain said there may be too many wrestlers this year, which would cause it to go to an eight-man bracket for each weight class.

Greene County, Dallas Center-Grimes and Bedford/ Lenox figure to be some of the top competition at the

Conference win PELLA — Central College men knocked off defending Iowa Conference co-champion Luther College Wednesday night, 84-82.

Colby Taylor, freshman from Creston, had six points, six rebounds, seven assists and a block for the Dutch, now 8-4 overall and 1-0 in the conference. Center Spencer University of Missouri file photo Bakerink of Creston finished Tom Hertz, as an All-American guard at the University of with seven points and three Missouri in 1961. rebounds. Freshman Sam Fame,” Hertz said in 2007. his duties as a high school Markham of Atlantic also Hertz was unable to at- coach that weekend in Vir- played for the Dutch.

Central scored 51 points tend the induction ceremo- ginia.

NOTICE AND CALL OF PUBLIC in the second half after trailMEETING nies at CHS because of ing 38-33 at the intermission.

Governmental Body: Creston City Council Guard Kevin Kaewer, senior Date of Meeting: January 21, 2014 Time of Meeting: 6:00 o'clock PM from El Paso, Texas, scored Place of Meeting: City Council Chambers 18 of his career-high 26 points 116 W. Adams Street Creston, IA 50801 in the second half and made Results from Tuesday’s meet tournament.

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY at Carroll Kuemper Catholicgov- three free throws in the final GIVEN That the above mentioned Creston 50, Harlan 24 120 —body Stone (COM) will Hammons meet at the date, time 22 seconds.

120 — Kruz Adamson (COM) ernmental and above setCharleston, out. The tentative dec.place Nathan 6-2; pinned Jacob Priester (H), 5:05 The Dutch return to agenda for said meeting is as follows: 126 — Alex Fargo (COM) pinned 126 — Wyatt Thompson (COM) The meeting is for the purpose Kristen Nielson, 3:40; 132of ac— Kuyper Gym Saturday against pinned Marshall Tucker (H), 1:09 cepting comment the accepDarrianpublic Fischer (COM)and pinned Billy 132 — Spencer Wray (COM) tance of sealed bids for the Airport Agri- Dubuque (11-0 overall). pinned Kyle Travis (H), 1:08 138 — Joey Huntington (COM) tech. fall Jacob Koke, 18-2 (4:14) 145 — Chase Shiltz (COM) dec.

Broghan Kelly (H), 4-2 152 — Jacob Wingert (H) dec.

Garret Taylor (COM), 6-0 160 — Tayler Pettit (COM) pinned Austin Foss (H), :48 170 — Adam Baker (COM) pinned Caleb Rihner (H), 3:34 182 — Trevor Frain (COM) pinned Jeremy Flies (H), :12 195 — Cale Stork (H) pinned Kadon Hulett (COM), 2:47 220 — Dallon Bendorf (H) pinned Seth Maitlen (COM), 2:43 285 — Jake Gutschenritter (COM) pinned Aaron Johannson (H), 2:58 106 — Wil Beach (H) dec. Trevor Marlin (COM), 14-7 113 — Brandon Trevino (H) pinned Brody Frain (COM), 5:31.

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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

Public notice 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 THE ESTATE OF Jeremy M. Bishop, Deceased.

Probate No. ESPR015623 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATOR AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE AND CALL OF PUBLIC MEETING Governmental Body: Creston City Council Date of Meeting: January 21, 2014 Time of Meeting: 6:00 o'clock PM Place of Meeting: City Council Chambers 116 W. Adams Street Creston, IA 50801 PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That the above mentioned governmental body will meet at the date, time and place above set out. The tentative agenda for said meeting is as follows: The meeting is for the purpose of accepting public comment and the acceptance of sealed bids for the Airport Agricultural Land Lease (95 acres), legally described as: The Northeast Quarter (NE1/4) of Section Twenty-four (24), Township Seventytwo (72) North, Range Thirty-one (31) West of the 5th P.M., except the following described parcels, to-wit: A parcel of land located in the West Half of the Northeast Quarter (W1/2NE1/4) of Section Twenty-four (24), Township Seventy-two (72) North, Range Thirty-one (31) West of the 5th P.M., Union County, Iowa, described as follows: Beginning at the Southwest corner of the Northeast Quarter (NE1/4) of Section Twenty-four (24), Township Seventy-two (72) North, Range Thirty-one (31), thence North along the West line of said Northeast Quarter (NE1/4), 2,635.14 feet to the Northwest corner of said Northeast Quarter (NE1/4); thence South 89°1'1" East 315.93 feet along the North line of said Northeast Quarter (NE1/4); thence South 15°23'50" East 2,742.33 feet to a point on the South line of said Northeast Quarter (NE1/4); thence North 89°13'25" West 1,043.99 feet to the point of beginning, and A parcel of land lying in the Northeast Quarter (NE1/4) of Section Twenty-four (24), Township Seventy-two (72) North, Range Thirty-one (31) West of the 5th P.M., Union County, Iowa, more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point 315.93 feet easterly of the Northwest corner of the Northeast Quarter (NE1/4) of Section Twenty-four (24), Township

Weilage, — Cam Leith cultural Land2:20; Lease138 (95 acres), legally de(COM)as:pinned Dallas Volentine, scribed 3:41; — Garret The 145 Northeast QuarterTaylor (NE1/4)(COM) of Section Twenty-four Township5:48; Seventypinned Easton(24), Archibald, 152 two (72) North, Range (COM) Thirty-one (31) — Zack Peppmeier pinned West of the 5th P.M., except the following Eathan Trobough, 1:20; 170 — described parcels, to-wit: Colton Lear pinned Chad Lamb A parcel of land located in the West (COM),of1:40; — Trevor Quarter Luther Half the182Northeast (COM) pinned Zachory Rold, :25.

(W1/2NE1/4) of Section Twenty-four (24), 113 Seventy-two — Nathan Charleston Township (72) North, Range pinned Carson (COM), Thirty-one (31) West Wheat of the 5th P.M., Union as fol4:46; County, 126 — Iowa, Alex described Fargo pinned lows: Billy Weilage, 4:34; 132 — Darrian Beginning(COM) at the Southwest of Fischer pinned corner Kristen the Northeast Quarter (NE1/4) of Section Nielson, (24), 4:05;Township 138 — Dallas Twenty-four Seventy-two Volentine pinned Kyle(31),Fenton (72) North, Range Thirty-one thence (COM), 5:34; 145 line — of Tyler North along the West said Helm North(COM) pinned Easton Archibald, east Quarter (NE1/4), 2,635.14 feet to the Northwest corner said Northeast Quar5:41; 152 — of Jackson Mikkelsen East ter (NE1/4); thenceJake SouthLieber, 89°1'1" 3:07; (COM) pinned 315.93 feet Keaton along theEslinger North line (COM) of said 160 — Northeast Quarter (NE1/4); thence South pinned Eathan Trobough, 1:41; 15°23'50" East 2,742.33 feet to a point on 182South — line Trevor the of said Luther Northeast (COM) Quarter pinned Issack 1:20; West 220 (NE1/4); thence Anderson, North 89°13'25" — ZachfeetHoffman (COM) pinned 1,043.99 to the point of beginning, and Tucker Vonnahme, 1:07.

A parcel of land lying in the Northeast Quarter (NE1/4) of Section Twenty-four (24), Township Seventy-two (72) North, Range Thirty-one (31) West of the 5th P.M., Union County, Iowa, more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point 315.93 feet easterly of the Northwest corner of the Northeast Quarter (NE1/4) of Section Twenty-four (24), Township Seventy-two (72) North, Range Thirty-one (31), said point being on the North line of said Northeast Quarter (NE1/4); thence South 89°09'15" East 78.17 feet along said North line of the Northeast Quarter (NE1/4); thence South 15°23'50” East 2,234.26 feet; thence South 50°01'02” East 771.54 feet to a point on the South line of said Northeast Quarter (NE1/4); thence North 89°13'25" West 534.50 feet along said South line of the Northeast Quarter (NE1/4) to a point 1,043.99 feet East of the Southwest corner of said Northeast Quarter (NE1/4); thence North 15°23'50" West 2,742.33 feet to the point of beginning, containing 7.28 acres, more or less. __ Public Hearing on the issuance. __ Resolution instituting proceedings to take additional action.

This notice is given at the direction of the Mayor pursuant to Chapter 21, Code Of Iowa, and local rules of said governmental body.

Lisa Williamson Clerk, City of Creston

in Des Moines. Otherwise, the background check fee is $65 if fingerprinting is done at a local police department.

The coaching authorization expires five years after the date of issuance. It may be renewed upon application and verification of successful completion of five planned renewal activities related to athletic coaching (i.e. rules meetings, coaching clinics, coaching workshops). The renewal fee is currently $85.

Those interested in registering for the clinic can do so starting Feb. 3 at 8 a.m. at IGHSAU.org. to be certified, 100 percent attendance is required for all sessions.

An online portion of the clinic is required to be completed prior to the start of the four-day clinic. The clinic will be in session from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Wednesday and 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Thursday.

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The clinic provides the opportunity for 80 individuals to earn their coaching authorization or endorsement. A $30 fee will be charged to each particiTHE IOWA DISTRICT COURT pant to UNION coverCOUNTY administrative IN THE fees. The costMATTER of theOFcourse, THE ESTATE OF books, lunch and dinner KATHLEEN MARIE LAWYER,will

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

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 Notice date of of thePublic Hearing Hills AEA 6th day of March, 2000,Green was admitted to Proposed Budget Fiscalcourt Yearand July 1, 2014 - June 30, 2015 probate in the above named that Harry Lawyer ex-subsection 12, the Board of Directors Notice:James Pursuant to Iowawas Codeappointed section 273.3, ecutor of Hills the estate.

Any action to set of Green AEA will meet January 28, aside 2014 at 6:00 p.m. at the Green Hills AEA the will must in the Red district Regional Office,be 212brought East Coolbaugh, Oak, IA to conduct a public hearing court said county theonlater to oc-Accepted Accounting Principles. on theof2014/15 budgetwithin prepared Generally cur of fourmay months fromtothe date of the Questions be directed Linda Perdue, Board Secretary, 24997 Highway 92, second of this notice or one Council publication Bluffs, IA. month from the date of mailing of this noThree-Year Budget Comparison Budget ReEstimated tice to all heirs of the decedent and deGovernmental/Enterprise Funds 2015 2014 visees under the will whose identities are Resources reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be Taxes 7,071,759 6,943,581 forever barred.

Tuition/Transportation Received 285,000 300,000 Notice is further given that all persons Earnings on Investments 2,800 2,800 indebted to the estate are requested to Other Revenues from Local Sources 2,632,000 3,936,887 make immediate payment to the underState Foundation Aid 8,797,775 7,279,033 signed, and Tuition creditors having claims Juvenile Home Aid Advance 397,357 397,357 against the Sources estate shall file them with the Other State 2,125,000 2,130,133 clerk of the above named district court, as IDEA Grants 10,285,000 10,277,588 provided

by Sources law, duly authenticated, for Other Federal 735,000 729,942 allowance, and unless so filed by the later Total Revenues 32,331,691 31,997,321 toOperating occur of four months the second Transfers In & otherfrom sources 0 345,000 publication of &this notice or one month Total Revenues Other Financing Source 32,331,691 32,342,321 from the date of mailing of this notice (unBeginning Fund Balance 2,652,899 4,037,365 less Totalotherwise Resource allowed or paid) a claim is 34,984,590 36,379,686 thereafter forever barred.

Requirements Dated this 23 rd day of September, 2013.

Instruction 3,679,398 3,679,398 Harry James Lawyer Student Support Services Executor of estate 14,011,144 14,011,144 Instructional Staff 268 Support 6,618,921 6,618,921 EastServices Elfin Cove Circle General Administration 696,513 696,513 Ivins, UT 84738 Building Administration 2,775,155 2,775,155 Ralph R. Brown Business & Administration 1,427,312 1,427,312 Attorney forCentral executor Purchasing, Distributing, 275,307 275,307 Brown, Fagen & RousePrinting, Duplicating Plant Operations Maintenance 908,636 908,636 502 15th Street,and P. O. Box 250 Student Transportation 7,600 7,600 Dallas Center, Iowa 50063 Other Support Service 599,059 599,059 Date of second publication: Jan. 10, 2014 Noninstructional Program Facilities Acquisition and Construction Total Expenditures Operating Transfers Out & Other Financing Uses Total Expenditures & Other Financing Uses Ending Fund Balance Total Requirements

be covered by the IGHSAU. Housing will be available in the Drake University dorms for $30 per night. Rooms are single occupancy. Additional housing information will be provided online when registering for the coaching clinic.

After successful completion of this course, participants may apply for a coaching authorization by submitting all the required forms (application for coaching authorization, course transcript, waiver form and fingerprint card) and the required fees to the Board of Educational Examiners. A background check is required.

The application and background check forms will be provided during the clinic and are the financial responsibility of the participant. The application fee is $85 and the background check fee is $52 if fingerprints are done electronically at the Board of Educational Examiners’ office

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ENTERTAINMENT Breaking the clothes code Dear Heloise: Can you help me decipher GARMENTCARE LABELS? Some of them just have symbols, and they can be confusing to understand at times. — Ashley in Tennessee You are right; some of the new ones are a little confusing! So here are some hints to help decipher their meanings: • A” basin” or “washing machine tub” symbol with a wave (showing “water”) is the symbol for wash and can be laundered in a washing machine. If it has two lines under it, that means wash on delicate. A hand in the water means hand-wash.

• A triangle is the symbol for bleach. If it has two lines, use nonchlorine bleach.

• A square (often with a circle in the center) is the symbol for drying. Two lines underneath means dry on a delicate or gentle cycle. If there are dots present in the circle, that designates settings. No dots means any heat, three dots is high heat, two is medium and so on.

• An iron designates ironing recommendations and usually will give you a temperature recommendation.

• A circle is the symbol for dry-clean. There may be other letters or symbols near or in

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remove the suits before showering! Keep the hooks in your travel bag so they are always there. — Bonnie L. in North Dakota LOST-PET SCENT Dear Heloise: The hint to leave an article of clothing with your scent on it where a lost pet can find it brought back some old memories. I started hunting with my father at a young age. Often, when using dogs to hunt, one of them would get on a trail far out of earshot. Leaving an empty hunting coat or vest where the dogs were released was a common practice. Some hunters would return early the next day and usually would find the lost dog curled up by the coat. — Doug J., Denham Springs, La. BEETLE BAILEY® by Greg & Mort Walker Doug, you made me smile!

Yep, a piece of clothing with a familiar scent can be a “homing beacon” to animals. — Heloise YOGURT-CUP REUSE Dear Heloise: I clean and save my small yogurt cups.

When my kids paint, they use them to hold water to clean their brushes. — A Reader, via email

the circle, but your dry cleaner will know what they mean.

For any of these symbols, if there is an X through it, it means do NOT do what it symbolizes. For example, an X through an iron means do NOT iron. There are a lot more symbols, too many to try to explain here. Go to my website, www.Helosie.com, for a direct link to several places that will show you the symbols. Hope this helps clear up any confusion. — Heloise SEND A GREAT HINT TO: Heloise P.O. Box 795000 San Antonio, TX 782795000 Fax: 1-210-HELOISE Email: Heloise@Heloise. com TRAVEL HINT Dear Heloise: This is a travel hint that my brother gave me. He has a large suction cup with a hook for each family member. They use these to (c)2014 by King Features hang their swimsuits on, in the shower, to dry. Make sure to Syndicate Inc. BLONDIE®

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Horoscope Saturday, Jan. 11, 2014 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Give serious thought to your general life direction today. Are you headed in the direction you want to go? Are these goals your goals or someone else’s?

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) This is an excellent day to make plans for the future about getting further education or training that can help you in your job or enhance your life.

Any ideas?

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Ask for what you need at work today. If it’s an increased budget, more equipment or better support, you might get it!

People are down-to-earth and willing to listen today.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Conversations with partners and close friends will be practical and realistic today.

This is an especially good day for people to discuss how to care for and educate children.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Don’t be afraid to choose boring, routine work today, because actually, you will do it easily. You have focus and endurance, and you will pay attention to details.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Discussions with romantic partners will be productive today, especially about subjects like how to share expenses or the division of labor. People want practical results.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) This is a day for serious family discussions. Listen to older relatives who have more experience. Everyone wants to make practical headway, especially regarding home repairs.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Because you have such an orderly state of mind today and a strong sense of self-discipline, you can move mountains! Discussions with others will be down-to-earth and realistic.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Pull your money scene together. Find out how much you owe and how much you own. Information is power.

You might as well get the facts.

(Gulp.)

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Any task that you set for yourself today will be done carefully with no loose ends. You have excellent powers of concentration, and you will pay attention to

details.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Research will go well today, and it will be productive. You won’t mind slogging away at boring details until you find what you’re looking for.

(Impressive.)

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Consult someone older who is more experienced for advice today, because you will be pleasantly surprised. After all, you don’t have to reinvent the wheel, right?

YOU BORN TODAY You are

capable, hardworking and a person of high morals. Others see you as trustworthy and strong-willed. Many seek your advice, because you seem to have a clear picture of whatever is going on because you are quick to evaluate people and situations. You inspire confidence. The year ahead is the beginning of a fresh new cycle for you. Open any door!

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Financially fit: Five steps to get a handle on your credit (BPT) - After countless hours spent holiday shopping, you finally finished.

Now, you’re faced with the credit card payments as you roll into the new year. While it may have been difficult to keep your finances - particularly your credit cards - top of mind amid the dash from store to store, those payments aren’t going anywhere.

Managing your credit can seem like a daunting task - but it doesn’t have to be.

Even if you’ve blown your budget and maxed out your cards, you can still take control of your credit and become financially fit in 2014.

Here are five things you should do right now to help get your credit back on track and sustain your financial reputation all year long: * Review your credit report. Start with taking a comprehensive look at what’s

there, good and bad. Make sure you thoroughly review your report for any errors or mistakes, especially after the holidays. Tools like AnnualCreditReport.com let you check your report annually for free. It’s also a good idea to check your credit score to

see if it’s dropped and to give you a basis for comparison moving forward. Resources such as Credit.com allow you to easily pull your score. * Know what you owe.

Tally up those balances and determine your debt to credit ratio - that is, the amount

of money you owe on your cards versus your available credit, which accounts for approximately 30 percent of your credit score. If you’re using more than half of your available credit, this will likely lower your credit score. This means that if you have three credit cards with a combined limit of $10,000, your total balance should be below $5,000. * Be sure to pay your bills on time and at more than the monthly minimum. Sure, it’s intuitive, but simply paying your bills on time accounts for about 35 percent of your credit score. Start with your holiday shopping bills and make sure that at least the minimum required balance is paid - even if you can’t pay them in full.- Also, pay more than the minimum payment every month to pay down your balance faster and decrease interest charges.

* Pay off the card with the highest interest rate first.

These are the cards that are costing you the most, so paying them off ahead of a card with a lower interest rate will save you more money in the long run. * Keep your cards open.

Unless you have a compelling reason to close a card for instance, if you’re paying a large fee on it - it’s best not to close credit cards, especially ones where you have a long positive payment history. When closing a card, not only can your debt to credit ratio increase, you also end up losing the history associated with the card and change the mix of your credit, which could negatively impact your score. And, in the future, do your research before signing on that dotted line. It may have been tempting to open up a re-

tail store credit card to save 15 percent on a recent purchase, but those savings are now ultimately going to end up on your billing statement as interest. Instead, look for a card that works with your lifestyle. Review your options and find a card with a great rewards program and the lowest interest rate possible.

To learn more about budgeting, credit and personal finance, check out a recent Google Hangout, Better Money Habits: Understanding Credit. You can also visit BetterMoneyHabits.com, a free platform from Bank of America in partnership with the Khan Academy offering dozens of personal finance videos on everything from using credit to saving and budgeting that you can watch any time.

Tips for managing your year-end taxes (BPT) - The close of every year seems to bring its own uncertainty from a taxplanning perspective. Last year featured the expiration of certain temporary tax provisions and the commencement of automatic federal government spending cuts.

In October the President and Congress temporarily agreed on funding the government and increasing the national debt limit. But these issues may reappear in 2014 and could result in tax law changes that affect income-tax and financial planning.

For now, the best approach is to focus on how to limit your exposure to the many new or increased taxes in 2013 and beyond.

1. Manage higher taxes Many taxpayers will be faced with higher tax bills in 2013 as a result of: * The temporary reduction in the Social Security tax from 6.2 percent to 4.2 percent that expired at the end of 2012. This means an increase of $2,000 in taxes for $100,000 of wages. * The tax rate on wage income that increased from 35 percent in 2012 to 40.5 percent in 2013. The tax rate on interest income that increased from 35 percent to 43.4 percent and the tax rate on capital gains and dividends that rose from 15 percent to 23.8 percent for high-income taxpayers. * The Affordable Care Act, which was passed in 2010, that increased the Medicare tax from 1.45 percent to 2.35 percent for highincome taxpayers starting in 2013.

Strategies that can help minimize these taxes: * -Avoid a transaction, such as selling stock, which would push you into a higher tax bracket. * Accelerate any deductions that you control, for example, pay your January mortgage in December to get the interest deduction in 2013.

Note that tax considerations are only one factor when determining whether to buy, hold or sell an investment.

2. Understand the new investment income tax.

The new 3.8 percent tax on investment income was created under the Affordable Care Act and became effective in 2013. The income threshold for this tax is $200,000 for individuals and $250,000 for joint filers.

For those affected, there

are short-term and longterm strategies that can help minimize this tax burden.

A short-term strategy involves trying to manage your tax position to keep below the threshold for the 3.8 percent tax or to minimize investment income in any year where you will exceed the threshold.

A long-term strategy is to consider investment options that avoid the tax or change the types of investments you hold to include more that are not subject to the tax.

People who think they cannot be affected by highincome thresholds need to understand that the income amounts are not indexed for inflation. Over time, more and more taxpayers will be subject to the tax - even if their real or inflation-adjusted earnings are the same.

3. Consider converting retirement assets.

Recent increasing tax rates created a unique opportunity to accelerate gain and pay taxes at lower rates.

Individuals who converted assets from a traditional before-tax IRA to an after-tax Roth likely benefitted.

After-tax Roth IRAs generate tax-free income, subject to you holding the account for five tax years and reaching age 59.5. If you have a traditional 401(k) or IRA, you can convert that asset to a Roth IRA by paying the tax on the gain or before-tax value of the asset.

While any conversion tax liability in 2013 will need to be paid with your 2013 income tax return, it may make sense to convert some funds to a

Roth IRA and diversify your retirement assets from a tax perspective. In addition to possibly paying tax on the gain at lower rates, a Roth IRA offers other benefits, such as not being subject to age 70.5- required minimum distributions, and limiting the impact of Medicare surcharges and the 3.8 percent investment tax.

4. Contribute to an IRA. Many individuals do not realize they can contribute to an IRA each year regardless of their income or whether they have a retirement plan at work. The only requirements for making a contribution to an IRA are that you have earned income of at least the amount contributed

and you have not reached age 70.5.

While you have until the due date of your income tax return in April of 2014 to make your 2013 IRA contribution, delaying the contribution until then results in you losing some of the opportunity for tax-favored growth. So consider making your 2013 contribution now and your 2014 contribution in January 2014. Depending on your income, you may be able to contribute directly to a Roth IRA and enjoy tax-free growth. Even if you earn too much to contribute directly to a Roth IRA, you can fund a traditional IRA and then convert some or all of the funds to a Roth IRA.

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