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The winners’ identities remain a mystery, but they bought their tickets in Florida, Tennessee and a Los Angeles suburb where even lottery losers were celebrating Thursday that such heady riches were won in their modest city.

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This graph shows the various reasons people have considered leaving Union County, with high property taxes leading the group.

By BAILEY POOLMAN challenge in finding work is our average wages are for CNA staff reporter bpoolman@crestonnews.com

If you could choose one thing to change about Union County, what would it be?

A recent public input survey organized by associates of Union County Development Association (UCDA) shows several things Union County residents wanted to see changed, such as financial difficulties and entertainment activities.

“We wanted to validate some of our activities that we’re currently doing, make sure that as we’re putting this new plan together, that what w e ’ r e doing is the right Pantini thing,” said Wayne Pantini, director of UCDA. “The survey validated that. We have a pretty good idea of what areas of weaknesses we have.”

The online survey was taken by more than 160 people who are 18 years old and older living in the Union County area. According to results compiled, the top

low wages and salaries, and the top two reasons respondents give for considering leaving Union County are high property taxes and not enough cultural, recreational or entertainment opportunities.

Low wages

In the work challenges category, 80 percent of respondents say low wages is the No. 1 difficulty.

“I don’t think it’s a secret that our wages are lower here, but our cost of living is lower, too, so we’ve got to weigh all that out with what makes sense,” Pantini said.

“The labor market is very tight right now.”

The following responses, which participants were allowed to choose a set number of in each category, are not enough jobs at about 47 percent, lack of employee benefits at about 36 percent, no jobs in certain fields and lack of affordable childcare at just over 30 percent, lack of educational training at 20 percent, lack of support to find work at about 12 percent and difficulty getting to work site at about three percent.

“One of the things that we continue to do every two years is our laborshed analysis, which tells us what

occupations, what type of benefits they have, and it’s broken down by industry,” Pantini said. “We promote that information to our local industries and we’ll continue to do so.”

In order to help fix the low wages and salaries at business and industries in the area, UCDA associates can set a goal to try increasing the median wage.

“We can take that information and create some measureable goals for our activities,” Pantini said. “We hope we can increase that median wage for this area.”

Property taxes

The top reason people have considered leaving Union County is having too high property taxes.

Despite a recent drop in the Union County tax levy for the 2015-16 fiscal year, the rate is still the fifth highest in the state of Iowa.

“Always keeping that tone in the minds of our city leaders and our county leaders and the decisions that they make, they (officials) have to recognize that we’re already burdened with a higher tax rate,” Pantini said. “What can we do to keep that coming down? It’ll be interesting this next year because our assessments are

“I don’t think it’s a secret that our wages are lower here, but our cost of living is lower, too, so we’ve got to weigh all that out with what makes sense.”

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going up, and how that all balances out as well.”

Union County falls behind Clarke, Decatur, Wayne and Lucas counties for highest property tax levy.

Clarke has the highest tax levy in the state. It was the third drop for Union County since holding the highest county tax levy in the state for the 2012-13 fiscal year.

“I think it tells us it’s important we expand our tax base,” Pantini said. “We can’t expect our existing tax base to continue to take on the increase in cost of a community growing, so we need to make investments into areas that will expand

“Mad Max: Fury Road” followed with 10 nominations, including best picture and best director for George Miller.

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NEW YORK (AP) — The brutal frontier saga “The Revenant” landed a leading 12 nominations for the 88th annual Academy Awards, while the acting categories were again filled entirely by white performers.

The strong showing Thursday for “The Revenant,” including a best actor nod for Leonardo DiCaprio and best supporting actor for Tom Hardy, follows its win at the Golden Globes.

It sets up director Alejandro Inarritu for a possible back-to-back win following his sweep for best picture, director and screenplay for “Birdman” last year.

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Oldsmobile sits in a creek bed below the shoulder of Creamery Road following an accident around 9:30 this morning. The car, occupied by Breanna Ripperger of Afton and another passenger, was traveling on an S curve on Creamery Road between Three Mile Lodge and Highway 34 when it hit the ice and slid off the shoulder, down an embankment and into a creek bed.

Union County Sheriff Rick Piel said no one was seriously injured.

The Creston News Advertiser will have more information on the accident as it becomes available.

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The winning ticket in Tennessee was sold in Munford, north of Memphis, according to a news release from lottery officials in that state.

The winning Florida ticket was sold at a Publix grocery store in Melbourne Beach.

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Hundreds of people, from news crews to gawkers, crowded the store and spilled into its parking lot.

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this film and this appreciation from the Academy means a lot to me and my colleagues who made it possible,” said Inarritu in a statement. “Champagne and mezcal will run tonight!”

George Miller’s post-apocalyptic sequel “Mad Max: Fury Road” followed with 10 nominations, including best picture and best director for Miller. Ridley Scott’s sci-fi epic “The Martian” landed seven nominations, including best picture and best actor for Matt Damon, but, surprisingly, no best director nod for Scott.

Eight films were nominated for best picture.

The other five were: Tom McCarthy’s investigative journalistic procedural “Spotlight,” Steven Spielberg’s Cold War thriller “Bridge of Spies,” Adam McKay’s Michael Lewis adaptation “The Big Short,” the mother-son captive drama “Room” and the ‘50s Irish immigrant tale “Brooklyn.”

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Deaths Dale Huber Creston

Dale Huber, 83, of Creston died Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2016, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Huber Moines.

S e r vices will be 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 15, at Powers Funeral Home, junction of highways 34 and 25, in Creston. The Rev. Jim Morris will officiate. Flag presentation will be performed by Theodore J. Martens Post No. 1797 of Creston. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery at Jerusalem United Methodist Church. Open visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, at the funeral home.

Memorials are to Jerusalem United Methodist Church.

Online condolences may be left at www.powersfh.com.

Leland Dale Huber, son of Ernest Huber and Nellie (Kerns) Huber, was born April 20, 1932, in Sharpsburg. He attended a country school at Sharpsburg before moving with his parents to Diagonal, where he graduated in 1951. After grad-

uating, he worked with his older brothers, Darrell and Dwayne, doing mason work.

Dale was drafted in the U.S. Army on Oct. 23, 1952, and was sent to Korea, where he served until being honorably discharged on Oct. 13, 1954.

On April 4, 1955, he married Rebecca E. Bennett at Lenox Methodist Church.

They moved to a farm in 1957, where Dale began his lifelong career of farming.

He was a member of Jerusalem United Methodist Church.

Dale is survived by his wife Rebecca E. Huber of Creston; sons, Melvin (Sheri) Huber of Harlan and Wayne Huber of Creston; grandchildren, Carol (Aaron) Omtvedt of Waseca, Minnesota, and Dr. Daniel (Gabrielli) Huber of Albany, New York; great-granddaughters, Ava and Stella Omtvedt; step-great-grandson Timothy Gorospe; sister-in-law Roberta Shock of Pekin, Illinois; an extended family of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Dale was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Darrell and Cecil; sisters, Opal, Helen and Waunita and brother-in-law Jess Shock.

$2 million Powerball prize won in Iowa, lottery says CLIVE (AP) — Iowa Lottery officials say a Powerball ticket sold in the state is worth $2 million.

Officials say the ticket was sold at a Casey’s convenience store in the western Iowa city of Onawa. It matched the first five numbers but missed the Powerball to win a $1 million prize in Wednesday’s drawing. The person who bought the ticket also added the Power Play to the purchase, which

multiplied the prize to $2 million.

The buyers of tickets sold in California, Florida and Tennessee will share the estimated $1.6 billion jackpot or the $983.5 million cash option.

Lottery officials say people bought more than $12 million in Powerball tickets in Iowa for Wednesday’s drawing. The odds of winning the jackpot are about 1 in 292.2 million.

Ted Cruz bags endorsement of ‘Duck Dynasty’ patriarch MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz has bagged the endorsement of “Duck Dynasty” star Phil Cruz Robertson after going hunting with him.

The bearded and camouflaged Robertson announced his endorsement of Cruz in a video released Wednesday.

Robertson and Cruz are shown sitting in a duck blind, blowing a duck whistle and firing shotguns. The Republican senator from Texas is wearing camouflage overalls.

Robertson says in the endorsement video that his

TV star Phil Robertson says his qualifications for a president include someone who is godly and who would “kill a duck and put him in a pot and make him a good duck gumbo.”

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qualifications for a president include someone who is godly and who would “kill a duck and put him in a pot and make him a good duck gumbo.” He says Cruz “fits the bill.”

Cruz defended Robertson in 2014 when he got in trouble for declaring that gays are sinners and that African-Americans were happy under Jim Crow laws.

Today is Jan. 14, the 14th day of the year. It’s a leap year. So, there are 352 days left in 2016. Below are news items from the Creston News Advertiser for this week (Jan. 11-17) in history: With temperatures reaching 51 degrees during the afternoon Jan. 12, Russ Wood and Rick Carter took advantage and played a round of golf at Crestmoor Golf Club.

Galen White, 51, of Creston had to be released from his wrecked truck by emergency crews using the Jaws of Life. The 2005 truck he had been driving had an OnStar system, which notified emergency crews as soon as the airbag deployed even though White was unresponsive. White told of being able to hear OnStar, but he couldn’t talk. “OnStar knew, without me responding, exactly where the wreck was.”

20 years ago Trent Good, 25, was sworn in at the Law Enforcement Center by Union County Clerk of Court Marsha Parsons as a new Creston policeman.

Good was a native of Glenwood and most recently had served as a police officer for one year in Corning. Good’s hiring brought the department up to 11 officers. There were also two promotions approved.

Sgt. Lonnie Novy, who had

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the tax base. Have new businesses come to town, have new housing developments, so we will continue to encourage that type of growth in the community.”

An anonymous comment added to the survey results says, “Hard to survive when you make more than the income limits for assistance but not enough to provide for your family.”

Culture Aside from the financial aspect of Union County, about 43 percent of people who responded that they have considered leaving the county say it was because there are not enough cultural, recreational or entertainment opportunities.

“I personally think we have a lot of cultural opportunities and recreational opportunities in the area,” Pantini said.

“I think what we need to be doing is continuing to promote what those are.”

Available events include local musicals, plays and music productions, sporting events at Southwestern Community College and Creston Community Schools and other events held around town at places

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financial resources that we have. What can we actually do with the resources that we have?”

The input from the 2015 survey will impact the plan UCDA associates will put together to increase the economic development of Union County in a variety of areas.

Participants came from Afton, Arispe, Creston, Cromwell, Diagonal, Grand River, Lenox, Lorimor, St. Charles and Thayer.

“The input itself, we’ll be able to take that information and then dictate it in our new strategic plan, and then we’ll take that and figure out what are some measurable items that we can track and take care of,” Pantini said. “I am pleased with the amount of the results.”

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Russ Wood of Creston takes his second shot on hole No. 8 at Crestmoor Golf Club during a 50-degree day in January 2006. Pictured behind is Rick Carter.

been with the department since 1975, was promoted to captain. Senior Patrolman Rick Piel, who joined the force in 1977, was promoted to sergeant.

Berning Motor Inn, 301 W. Adams St., was featured in an issue of the Iowa edition of “Home and Away,” a publication of the AAA Motor Club. A veteran Iowa travel writer, Rebecca Christian of Dubuque, reviewed several Iowa restaurants in an article entitled “Favorite Foods Border to Border.” Christian lead off her article with a referlike Adams Street Espresso and the restored Creston Depot.

“There are those opportunities out there if people would take advantage of them, but we need to do a better job of promoting what they are,” Pantini said. “I understand that our questions were directed toward individuals in Union County and Creston proper; however, they need to take a broader perspective and look at it as a region, as a whole, what we have because we recreate and have entertainment on a larger scale, and it’s not just the defined borders of Union County.”

Following the cultural opportunities are not enough shops or services and lack of housing which tie at about 32 percent; job relocated to another area or state at about 31 percent; lack of cultural diversity at 23 percent; change in community character at 17 percent; cost of living at 15 percent; inadequate community services at 14 percent; quality of public education at 11 percent; and crime rate at 9 percent.

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Han entered a plea agreement in February admitting guilt to two counts of making false statements.

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age group or what ethnicity the respondent was, Pantini said.

“We appreciate the input that the public provides,” Pantini said. “It’s good information for us, and there are some areas in there that we’ll take a look at and consider, and we can easily tie (them) back to the strategic plan.”

The first survey was passed out in 2012 and contained similar questions. It was created to help UCDA associates put together a strategic plan for the following three years “When we put our strategic plan together, we take the information from the community input survey, and we also take it from our industry interviews that we do every few years,” Pantini said. “We also take an inventory of our

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Scientist who faked AIDS research loses bid for cut to 57-month sentence DES MOINES (AP) — An appeals court has refused to order a lower sentence for a former Iowa State University scientist who faked AIDS vaccine research results.

Dong-Pyou Han had been sentenced in July to serve 57 months in prison. The Des Moines Register reports that Han’s lawyer said in his appeal that the sentence was unreasonable. The ap-

Creston Fire Chief Raymond Shrimpton reported to the city council that fire losses in 1965 totaled $12,267.04. He reported the department answered

121 alarms with 117 within the the city limits. Also reported were the detailed damage costs of buildings and contents.

The Panther high school varsity wrestling squad had won two straight dual meets and was preparing to make Corning their third victim. Members of the team were Steve Huffman, Paul McLaughlin, Jerry Willets, Dennis Loudon, Dennis Abel, Doug Abel, Greg Jeffreys, Richard Hanson, Rod Turner, Kari Swanson, Jim Loudon and Ron Webb.

The Creston Seed Company building, originally the Burlington railroad ice house located at the east end of Union Street, was destroyed in a spectacular fire. Flames, which leaped 50 or more feet into the air, could be seen for miles, even as far as seven miles west of Orient. The company was owned by brothers Clyde Kilpatrick of Lorimor and Max Kilpatrick of Winterset and had operated as a bluegrass threshing and seed cleaning business until two years previously.

So far in the basketball season, the East Union Eaglettes had a 10-1 record with a nine-game winning streak and a high rating in southwest Iowa. The six senior starters responsible were Becky Hiatt, Dixie Peterson, Laura Holt, Barb Stalcup, Eileen Grimes and Janet Eklund.

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ence to owner Bob Berning and his trademark starched chef’s hat and to the restaurant’s well-known buffet.

Toy Story was showing at Strand Theatre.

Elizabeth Dole, wife of Republican presidential candidate Robert Dole, held a town meeting in the Emerald Room at Berning Cafe.

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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.

Thursday

Kent Dinner Club, 5:30 p.m., The Pizza Ranch.

Celebrate Recovery (a Christcentered 12-step program), 6 p.m., Crest Baptist Church, 1211 N. Poplar St. American Legion Auxiliary, 7 p.m., American Legion Post Home, 119 N. Walnut St. Gambler’s Anonymous, 7 p.m., Assembly of God Church, 801 N. Fillmore St., Osceola.

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

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

Friday

Holy Spirit Rectory ReRun Shop, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 308 W. Union St. Southern Prairie YMCA 55

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Saturday

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

Holy Spirit Rectory ReRun Shop, 9 a.m. to noon, 308 W. Union St. 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.

Southwest Iowa Dancers, 6 to 9 p.m., Chicken Inn, 3 miles west of Creston on Hwy. 34.

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

Sunday

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), noon open meeting, St. Malachy Rectory, 407 W. Clark St.

Monday

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

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

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

Diabetic Support Group, 1 p.m., Greater Regional Medical Center Cafeteria Conference Room.

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

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

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According to Lu Nelsen, a policy associate at the Center for Rural Affairs, updating the state’s electric grid also is necessary.

“Our electric grid is pretty out of date,” Nelsen said, “and we’ve been doing a lot in the last couple of years to update that grid and to make it something that can fit where our energy is going to come from in the future.”

Some recently proposed projects have drawn criticism from those who are concerned about the impact of more wind turbines and electric transmission lines covering the state. Nelsen said that’s one reason to

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One option is to use existing transmission lines when possible, instead of adding new lines just to shorten the distance energy would travel. That’s something Hammes said the governor might endorse.

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Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) brown baggers, noon open meeting, St. Malachy Rectory, 407 W. Clark St. No smoking.

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

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The year is flying by already It already seems like New Year’s Day was a month ago. The year looks to be picking up speed.

I’m sure it has to do with getting older.

I guess the warm and rainy weather in most of December took a good month off of winter. It looks like the cold weather will be back with us this weekend. I have lots of “stuff” going on this year, so I would guess that it will go fast.

Plus, it is a milestone birthday this year. 2016 should be a fun and fast one.

Gas The gas prices look to keep going in the right direction for all of us. It’s hard to believe that you can fill up your tank and actually get some change back. Funny thing is, if you take the price of gas at $4 when it was $110 per barrel, the price should be around $1.10 if you

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use the same proportion at $30 per barrel, which is where the price of a barrel was yesterday.

We are still in the $1.80 range currently. It always seems like the price comes down slowly, but flies back up just as soon as there is a price change.

Powerball crazy It looks like lots of folks locally were buying Powerball tickets over the last week. Your odds are not very good, but it has given a lot of people a chance to dream as to what they would do with $1.6 billion.

The biggest winner of the deal will be the governments.

The state and federal governments will look to take in more than $700 million from all the craziness. Most of us will just keep going to work and keep dreaming! I see they did finally have a winner last night. Those lucky ducks!

Football There was an interesting article put out this week by a professor in Indiana. It puts a value on all of the college football teams across the country. No. 1 is Ohio State, which is valued at $946.61 million. No. 2 is Texas at $885 million. Nebraska is No. 11 coming in at $444 million, followed by Iowa at $439 million.

Now we know why they pay the coaches those big bucks.

Basketball If you enjoy basketball, the cur-

rent Southwestern Community College (SWCC) men’s team is fun to watch. The team seems to be jelling together and plays a good brand of basketball. They have to be one of the best teams SWCC has ever had. There were several slam dunks in the game last night.

If they keep it up, they should go pretty far in the year-end tournament. They play again at 3 p.m. this Saturday at the SWCC gym.

It should be a good game against a good Kirkwood team.

Southwest Iowa Night This Sunday is Southwest Iowa Night at the Drake men’s and women’s basketball games.

Cheerleaders and drill teams from SWCC and Creston and Lenox high schools will be represented.

A group from Lenox will sing the national anthem at one game while

Brenna Baker of SWCC will sing for the other. It should be a fun event for all involved.

Scrapbooking This weekend is the annual CNA scrapbooking event. The Supertel will be the home for all the scrapbooking ladies who will again stay up most of the night on Friday and Saturday to get their books in line.

Temps It looks like we are going back into the deep freeze this weekend.

At least we got a little break from the cold with some above-freezing weather this week. I’m sure the car washes will have been busy today with the temps getting close to 50.

Thought for the week: “I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work!” — Thomas Edison

Hugh Hefner put the Playboy Mansion up for sale Sunday HOLLYWOOD — God Bless America, and how’s everybody?

President Obama in his State of the Union speech on Tuesday did his best to sound optimistic about the U.S. economy’s prospects in his final year in office. His good cheer fell on deaf ears on Wall Street. The stock market is performing so poorly that Dow Jones just bought a Powerball ticket.

President Obama introduced a Syrian refugee at the State of the Union right after three ISIS terrorists were arrested in the U.S. He insisted the Syrians be let in.

As risky decisions go, it ranks somewhere between using Oscar Pistorius’s bathroom and agreeing to be interviewed by Sean Penn.

Mexican drug lord Juan El Chapo Guzman was put in a prison in Mexico after his recapture Friday and extradition talks began right away between the U.S. and Mexico. It’s all settled. Right now the plan is to extradite El Chapo to Los Angeles where he can be tried by a jury of his customers.

The American College of Cardiology reversed itself and said that eggs are healthy for you and don’t affect cholesterol levels or risk heart disease in healthy adults. We face greater health risks. A lottery drawing was held yesterday to determine which American could be next to die from Affluenza.

The Powerball Lottery jackpot reached a billion and a half dollars at last night’s drawing with millions of people watching on edge. The entire contest is often mischaracterized as a cruel tax on poor people. Actually it’s the

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Republican Party’s annual recruitment drive to add one new member.

Hugh Hefner put the Playboy Mansion up for sale for two hundred million dollars Sunday in Beverly Hills. However, the buyer couldn’t move in for years. Hugh Hefner wants to live in the Playboy Mansion until he dies and it’s where Bill Cosby, if convicted, wants to spend his house arrest.

The White House urged hightech companies in Silicon Valley to actively recruit more women to work in the industry. A recent survey said sixty percent of women in high-tech face sexual harassment in the office. The other forty percent know better than to wear a Star Wars T-shirt to work.

Ringling Brothers Circus caved in to animal rights groups Tuesday and said they will end the circus’s elephant show in May. It won’t be the same parade when the circus comes to town. The clowns who sweep up after the elephants will receive new jobs as press secretaries in Washington, D.C. Conde Nast magazine reported Monday that Los Angeles County welcomed a record forty-five million visitors to Southern California last year. The number is self-explanatory. The three top destinations were Disneyland, Universal Studios Tour, and the Los Angeles Free Health Care Clinic.

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January Creston Chamber of Commerce happenings Happy New Year – a few days late!

For the Chamber, 2016 means new activities and ideas, new members and new board members. The Chamber would like to welcome seven new Chamber board members as we begin the year. They are Jason Davis of Vanmark Equipment, LLC, Elizabeth Green of Green Accounting and Tax, LLC, Brad Johnston of Edward Jones Investments, Linda Landers of Kilgore’s RV Sales and Service and Kilgore Enterprises, Bill Oetken of Oetken Office Machines, Randy Ringsdorf of First National Bank and Gloria Rink of Homestead Assisted Living and Memory Care. Thank you all for your commitment to the Chamber and Creston.

The Creston Chamber is proud of what our community has to offer and will continue to build upon these areas as well as others. Creston continues to be the regional hub of southwest Iowa for shopping, education, health care, recreation, tourism and many other services. The Chamber will continue to promote and showcase our community and, at the same time, be a leadership organization that unifies the community.

With this in mind, the Chamber would like to acknowledge and thank the many businesses in Creston who took the time and finan-

Creston Chamber Ellen Gerharz Executive Director

cial commitment in 2015 to update and improve their property. Your continuing support of Creston is greatly appreciated.

We realize the Chamber and its membership cannot do this alone.

We believe the more people we can involve, the stronger our community can become. Our image as a people and a city are extremely important to the well being of Creston, now and in the future. We can all benefit by working together and sharing knowledge and experience to make Creston the best it can be.

Upcoming legislative coffees The dates for the 2016 legislative coffees have been set. These coffees provide you with an excellent opportunity to ask your legislators (Senator Tom Shipley and Representative Tom Moore) questions you may have, or just listen to what your elected officials have to say. Information on the coffees has also been sent to Congressman David Young. The coffees will be held Jan. 23, Feb. 20 and March 19.

They begin at 8 a.m. in the mealsite at the restored Creston Depot

and last for an hour. The coffees are free and the public is invited to attend.

Winter Crazy Days coming to Creston Once again this year Creston will hold the Winter Crazy Days sale event on Feb. 4, 5 and 6 during normal business hours. This is a wonderful opportunity to take advantage of great bargains around Creston. Be looking for more information as the dates get closer.

Hi-five honorees for January The following individual was honored with the Hi-Five honor in January: T’Lee Jones from Dollar General. Congratulations.

The Hi-Five for service allows us to recognize those who make shopping and doing business in Creston a rewarding and positive experience. Please call the Chamber with your honoree.

Gold Star business honored The Chamber honored First National Bank in Creston this month as the January Gold Star business.

They were nominated by their fellow Crestonians because of the appearance both inside and out of their building and property. Congratulations.

Please call the Chamber to acknowledge a business property for the Gold Star.

Have a wonderful month and a great 2016.

Winter tree trimming: why the season of white is a great time to think green (BPT) — Is your winter tree maintenance limited to trimming the Christmas tree? If so, you’re missing out on one of the season’s most important home projects. Many homeowners pay little attention to their trees and bushes once colder weather arrives, but seasonal maintenance done during these months can be incredibly beneficial, not only for the plant but for you as well.

So grab your tools and your gloves because it’s time to get started on your winter tree pruning.

Why is winter tree pruning important?

Think of winter tree pruning as a head start. Pruning trees and shrubs during the dormant cycle ensures they will have a full growing season when spring arrives. In addition to the longer growing season, winter is also a good time to prune because colder temperatures reduce the risk of disease or pests attacking the plant.

Finally, pruning your trees during winter is also an easy way to protect your home from dying or diseased branches that may pose a falling risk. This is especially true in regions where heavy snowfall is common.

What trees or shrubs should you prune during the winter?

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There are several species of trees or shrubs that can be pruned during the winter months, but you can categorize them into three easy-to-remember groups: • Hardwood trees. Pruning hardwood trees in the winter is easy thanks to their lack of foliage.

Branches should be cut just above the branch collar the space where the limb and the tree come together.

This area of the tree is rich in anti-microbial chemicals to help the tree heal from

the pruning without suffering decay. Clippers can be used to trim smaller branches, but for larger sections or dying plants, use the Husqvarna 450 chainsaw. This all-around powerful saw features the X-Torq engine for lower fuel consumption and emission levels without a drop-off in power. Its auto return stop switch makes it easier to handle, perfect for those spots where you need to make that precise cut.

• Fruit trees. Similar to their hardwood cousin, win-

Upgrade your kitchen this new year (Family Features) — As the calendar turns over a new page, many homeowners begin contemplating upgrades and home repairs for the coming year. The kitchen is one of the most common rooms for these efforts, but if a full-fledged renovation is out of your budget, you can still make a noticeable difference in other ways.

“Many homeowners think about creating their dream homes at the start of a new year,” said James Coyle, president of home appliances at Sears, which sells the top 10 appliance brands, including Kenmore. “With the guidance and expertise of trained professionals, it is easy to achieve the kitchen you’ve always wanted and also protect your appliances throughout the year.”

Revamp your kitchen One of the fastest ways to give your home an elevated look without the need for costly remodeling is the addition of stylish new appliances, which can lend a beautiful, professional kitchen design and luxury performance at an affordable price.

A stainless steel range is a good starting point for a sleek new kitchen look. The Kenmore PRO Self-Clean

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Dual True Convection Range gives the appearance of a built-in and offers front control design so you can operate the oven and range without reaching over a heat source. With Accela-Heat technology, the oven uses sensors to drive a powerful convection element and accurately controls two fans to transfer heat to the food, saving time by significantly reducing the preheating.

Another upgrade that can add functionality to your kitchen is a convection microwave, which, in addition to warming, can bake and roast foods for great meals in minutes.

After preparing a meal in your new kitchen, clean up like a pro with a dishwasher featuring professional-grade details. For example, a spray arm in the Kenmore PRO 24-inch Built-In Dishwasher goes beyond the traditional circle with a full-coverage, spiral pattern that reaches deep to clean every dish, while rotating spray jets let you skip soaking and still target baked-on, caked-on messes.

In addition to purchasing new appliances, homeowners can easily create a new mood in their kitchens by replacing cabinets. Often,

you can schedule a free in-home consultation with a licensed professional to discuss cabinet door styles, colors and hardware - such as hinges, knobs and pulls and receive an estimate.

Protect your investment Regular maintenance of your new appliances can help prevent costly breakdowns, reduce energy costs and extend the life of your appliances. With an appliance check-up program, qualified Sears technicians can inspect your refrigerator, dishwasher and oven/ range/cooktop for proper functioning, wear and tear, water and gas leaks, clean refrigerator condenser coils and more. Service is available regardless of the brand or where you purchased your appliances.

Another way to plan ahead for breakdowns is to invest in a home warranty that helps pay for the repair or replacement of the vital systems and appliances that keep your home running.

With one monthly fee, a Sears Home Services Home Warranty Plan helps you prepare financially for these costs, which your homeowners insurance doesn’t cover.

Find more inspired ideas to upgrade your kitchen at searshomeservices.com.

ter is also a great time to prune fruit trees. Each species of fruit tree has special considerations you must take into account, however, so research your species before pruning. Once you’re finished, your efforts will be rewarded in the spring with larger, more delicious fruit.

• Shrubs and/or trees that flower. Want the best blooms next summer?

Prune any tree or shrub that flowers after May 15, late in the winter. To handle those projects efficiently, use the

Husqvarna 136LiHD45 hedge trimmer. This trimmer features advanced battery technology for optimal power output, and their one-touch keypad makes it easy to get the job done right without excess battery loss.

When do you start pruning?

Branches that pose a falling risk should be handled immediately, but if you want to maximize the spring growing season, late winter is the time to prune.

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Start your project with the right tools and you’ll support fuller, healthier plant growth during the spring, giving you another great reason to say goodbye to winter.

Get a fresh look with easy furniture updates (Family Features) — When you grow bored with your furnishings or want to change up the look and feel of a room, you may find yourself trying to put off redecorating until you have a bigger budget. Instead, you can give the furniture you already have a unique, fresh look at a fraction of the cost.

These projects from the crafting experts at Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores show how easy it can be to transform a tired old desk or a basic dining chair into one-of-a-kind pieces that complement your space perfectly.

Find more ideas for crafty ways to update your furnishings at joann.com.

CHALK ACRYLIC PAINT DESK Crafting time: Weekend project Skill level: Beginner Supplies and tools: painter’s tape FolkArt Home Decor Chalk: Imperial or color of choice 2-inch paintbrush hand sander and 80 grit sandpaper soft cloth dark wax Using painter’s tape, tape off areas not to be painted.

Paint desk. Allow to dry and recoat as needed.

When dry, distress edges with hand sander until desired look is achieved. Using soft cloth, wipe on dark wax and buff.

SITTING PRETTY PAINTED CHAIR Crafting time: 1-2 hours Skill level: Intermediate Supplies and tools: white cotton canvas to cover seat and back of chair masking tape in a variety of widths Tulip Soft Fabric Paint in Ebony, Crimson Red, Royal Blue and Sunshine Yellow foil or foam plate for palette

paintbrushes spray paint in coordinating color scissors Aleene’s Fast Grab Tacky Spray Aleene’s Fast Grab Tacky Glue staple gun and staples craft knife black trim fabric Glam-It-Up! Iron-On Crystals in Clear Tulip Cordless Heat Setting Tool Lay canvas flat on work surface.

Randomly place a variety of tape strips on canvas, intersecting strips to create abstract lines and shapes.

Fill in open areas between tape strips with fabric colors, using one dominant shade for majority of sections, with other colors as occasional accents. Remove tape and allow fabric to dry.

Remove old upholstery from chair. Reserve it to use as a pattern for cutting painted fabric.

Spray paint chair base; allow to dry.

Cut out painted canvas to fit chair backing and base.

Apply tacky spray to chair base and position painted fabric over base. This will help to hold new fabric in place while gluing and

stapling edges. Repeat for chair back.

Use tacky glue around the edges of fabric to secure it to chair base and back.

Use staple gun to secure fabric edges on the base and back for additional security. Trim excess fabric around edges with craft knife. Cover edges of fabric and staples with black trim, secured with tacky glue. Allow glue to dry completely.

Cut out heart shape from scrap of painted canvas.

Cover heart with clear crystals and use heat-setting tool to set crystals in place, following instructions on packaging. Use tacky glue to secure crystal heart to chair back. Allow to dry.

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all about that

Eric Shawler and Mitch Sorensen, two of many disc jockeys in the local area, discuss how they make a bride and groom’s wedding reception a night to remember. Shawler and Sorensen, both of Creston, have been DJs for more than 10 years.

BASS

By BAILEY POOLMAN CNA staff reporter bpoolman@crestonnews.com

Imagine colored lights flitting across faces and the beat of the bass ringing through the hall. People are swaying to Meghan Trainor on a dance floor when a woman wearing a sparkling white dress sashays in with a man in a black tux on her arm. The bride and groom have arrived.

The music at a wedding reception is just as important as the color of a bride’s flowers or who is taking the photos and video.

“There is just as much stress on me as there is on the bride and groom,” said Eric Shawler, a disc jockey in Creston. “I have to make sure that everything goes well without a hitch and provide a night to remember.”

Shawler is one of several DJs in the Union County area.

The 43-year-old has been providing music for events for the past 12 years and has come to love what he provides couples during their big moment.

“I always thrive on compliments for a job well done,” Shawler said. “I don’t believe that I have ever had an unhappy customer.”

Another local DJ, Mitch Sorensen, 49, has been playing music for 11 years in the area, and his business is called So-

rensen Entertainment. He provides services for wedding receptions, proms, homecomings and “anywhere they need music.”

“I don’t advertise. I still probably do 25 gigs a year,” Sorensen said. “It’s went down. I used to have quite a few more than that, but everybody knows somebody.”

On the hunt Shawler and Sorensen aren’t the only Djs in the area. Jeremy Long of Diagonal also DJs, as well as Micky Nixt with Kamikaze Entertainment. Bill Oetken of Creston recently retired from the music business.

When it came time for Cassie Mahan and Austin Berry, both of Creston, to search for someone to blast the beats at their upcoming nuptials, they knew exactly who they wanted.

“I grew up with Bill (Oetken) DJing, so I always wanted him. Then, he got out of it,” Mahan said. “Austin and I wanted someone who could play good music and had fun but still did their job. I liked how Bill would pick good music to start with, oldies, and ease into newer songs. So, I ended up asking Bill, well, begging him, and he said he would think about it. Well, it didn’t take long, and he finally agreed.”

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Mahan and Berry had searched for other DJs before Oetken finally agreed to come out of retirement for one last huzzah. They looked at pricing, music playlists and scheduling, but ultimately they wanted Oetken.

“I looked and talked to Eric Shawler and Amanda (Oetken) Montanye’s DJ (Jeremy Long), and prices probably most of all,” Mahan said. “I went to weddings with those DJs, but when Bill agreed, I just thought I’d rather have him.

He’s family.”

Once the couple make the musical decision, the process to plan the wedding reception is similar for Shawler and Sorensen. They meet the couple and go through the reception planning, such as what kind of music will be played during bridal party introductions, when the couple wants to shove cake in each other’s faces and which dances they want to

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“That way, I can keep everyone in line. It helps keep things going and we don’t forget anything.”

Entertaining Sorensen, who is the Creston High School physical education teacher and Lenox Elementary School kindergarten through sixth-grade physical education teacher, teaches dance in his classes, such Sorensen as the Cupid Shuffle and other forms of line dancing.

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“I had a cowboy, he rode bulls in high school. He fought me and he fought me (during the dancing unit),” Sorensen said. “And then he calls me and guess who’s DJing his wedding reception? Me.” The same goes for Shawler, who does 10-15 events a year, about half of which are receptions. He enjoys entertaining and wants those at weddings to have a ball.

“I love filling the dance floor,” Shawler said. “If the dance floor is full, then I know Shawler that I have done my job.”

Costs The cost for a DJ can vary on location, venue, length of time and lights. Some offer flat rates, while others add cost when services are added. However, one thing Sorensen highly recommends is to make sure the bridal couple understand what they’re paying for.

“I’ve heard a lot of horror stories. You get what you pay for,” Sorensen said. “You look at a wedding reception, and that is, out of the whole wedding, that is where the party is.

That’s what people talk about. ... I always tell people, you know, you want to make sure you put your money where the party is.”

Shawler, who gives quotes after speaking to the couple, and Sorensen both include light displays in their music cost, and additional hours or traveling may mean a higher price.

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“This is your day. You tell me what you want, and then I’ll work it in,” Sorensen said. “It’s all about you.”

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A place to hide your key Dear Heloise: Any tricky way to hide a house key outdoors? The locking box can be broken into quickly by a thief.

The fake stone is obvious and floats away or biodegrades the key. Thank you. — Marguerite, via email Marguerite, I’m not sure what you mean when you say a fake rock “biodegrades the key,” since most keys are metal? Here are a few hints to use: Do NOT put a spare key above the door, under a flower pot or welcome mat.

YES to the fake rock, but put it somewhere on the back or side of the house.

Bury a key in a potted plant or under some landscape rocks.

A metal key holder with a magnet, used to hide a spare key on an automobile, works; attach it somewhere out of sight.

If you live in a building and have no yard ... there’s no place to hide a key! Get an extra key and put it in your wallet.

—Heloise DIAMOND CARE Dear Heloise: Reading your column is something I always look forward to. However, I was disappointed to see you promoting the use of toothpaste for cleaning fine jewelry. It’s called “toothpaste” because it is for cleaning teeth.

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The paste can scratch fine gold, silver and platinum mountings. Forget the toothbrush, baby or otherwise. The bristles can snag and damage fine prongs and cause stone loss.

Hardness, in the jewelry business, refers to a stone’s ability to resist scratches, and there ARE chemicals that will damage diamonds.

Bring that diamond ring in to your jeweler for an annual cleaning and checking of the prongs. — S.D., via email Sorry you are disappointed, but I stand by the hint. Toothpaste is very, very mild, and I don’t see how it can scratch regular (not antique) gold, etc.

As far as I can find out, chlorine bleach (as in a swimming pool or diluted as in cleaning products) will not harm a diamond, but can hurt the setting. A diamond is the hardest stone, and is impervious to damage by a regular cleaning agent. Please do write again and tell me what chemical you are talking about that would (c)2016 by King Features harm a diamond, not the setSyndicate Inc. ting. — Heloise

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Horoscope Friday, Jan. 15, 2016 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) This is a good day to make long-range plans about travel or further education. Today you have the patience to work out minor details.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You are the financial wizard of the zodiac. Today is a good day to think about how to make plans to secure shared property and inheritances, and reduce your debt.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A discussion with someone older might give you excellent advice today. Listen to what is offered, because why not stand on the shoulders of those who have gone before you?

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You might be briefly highviz today. No worries, because you will be viewed as responsible, conscientious and dependable. Well done!

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Today you feel you need a change of scenery. In fact, someone older might be able to help you do this — perhaps with a welcome invitation?

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept.

22) Discussions about shared property, inheritances and debt will go well today. Someone older, within the family, might have advice for you, which is worth your consideration.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Be accommodating to others today, because the Moon is opposite your sign. (That’s how it works.) If you put the comforts of others before your own, somehow you will gain.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) It’s easy to work hard today, because you have a strong sense of duty. Just do what is necessary and reap your rewards later.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) You might enjoy teaching children today, because you will take your responsibilities regarding children seriously. Others will feel a sense of reward by exercising or training for sports.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Listen to an older female family member today if someone offers you advice. Others might choose to cocoon at home alone.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) It will please you to do something to keep things practical and orderly in your daily environment. Think of the

benefit that will come later by being able to find things so easily.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) You have the discipline to work hard today to earn money. Likewise, you have the discipline to take care of your possessions, because you want everything to be orderly and neat.

YOU BORN TODAY You are idealistic and want to make the world a better place. You are sometimes viewed as heroic in the eyes of others. You also

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This year you have something important to learn. It might not be apparent in the first half of the year, but soon, your efforts of the past six years will manifest results! Enjoy the outdoors more.

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ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH, Browning and Filmore Streets, William Richardson, pastor.

Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. worship service. Wednesday, 7 p.m. Bible study and youth. Saturday, 7:25 a.m. “In the Mirror” radio program on Creston Radio.

ST. EDWARD CATHOLIC CHURCH, 104 W. Union St., Rev. Ken Halbur, pastor.

Sunday, 10:45 a.m. Mass; after Mass, Confession and Parish Council meeting. Tuesday, 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. adoration; 8:30 a.m.

Mass. Wednesday, 6:15 p.m.

Religious education classes; 6:30 p.m. confirmation class St. Malachy School; 6:30 p.m. devotions.

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Joel Sutton, pastor.

Sunday, 10 a.m. worship; 5:30 p.m. potluck supper, open to the public; 6:30 p.m. Sunday evening worship service. Aspire Food Pantry dropoff site.

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UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Joel Sutton, pastor.

Sunday, 8:45 a.m. worship.

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UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Rick Hawkins, pastor.

Sunday, 9 a.m. worship service.

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AREA BIBLE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH, Ron Christian, pastor; 641-336-2409; website www.areabiblefellowship.org.

Sunday, 10 a.m. worship service; 11:15 a.m. Sunday school.

Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. AWANA, Clearfield Community Center.

CHRISTIAN CHURCH, Sherry Wiley, lay speaker.

Sunday, 9:15 a.m. worship; 10:30 a.m. Sunday school.

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Shurmaine McAlpine, pastor.

Sunday, 8 a.m. Sunday school; 9 a.m. worship.

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FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 907 Grove Ave., Ken Rummer, pastor.

Sunday, 9 a.m. Sunday school; 10 a.m. worship services.

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 901 Nodaway St., Andrew Bardole, pastor.

Sunday, 9:30 a.m. adult Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. worship service.

GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH, Dan Lamgo, pastor.

Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. worship service. Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. prayer service.

MESSIANIC MISSION SEVENTH DAY, 405 11th St. Sabbath services, second and fourth Saturdays. Call 641-3223386 for time and place.

REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH, 800 17th St., Philip Ritter, pastor.

Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Sunday school and adult Bible study; 10:45 a.m. worship with Holy Communion. Wednesday, 9 a.m.

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ST. PATRICK’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 504 Grove, Ave., Lazarus Kirigia, pastor.

Saturday, 5:30 p.m. Mass.

Sunday, 10:30 a.m. Mass; 7 p.m. youth group. Wednesday, 2 to 5 p.m. religious education classes.

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ABUNDANT LIFE FAMILY CHURCH, 500 S. Birch St., Douglas R. Brunell, pastor, (641) 782-5766, email alfc@ iowatelecom.net; website www.

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Sunday, 10:30 a.m. children’s church and worship service.

Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. worship and Kid’s Club. Thursday, 6:30 a.m. Men of Honor; 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The Light Switch teens.

APOSTOLIC LIGHTHOUSE UNITED PENTECOSTAL CHURCH, 600 N. Lincoln St., Paul Vandevender, pastor, 782-5594.

Sunday, 10 a.m. Sunday school and worship service; 5:30 p.m. prayer time; 6 p.m. worship service. Wednesday, 7 p.m. worship service. Home Bible study, call 782-5594.

CHURCH OF CHRIST, 510 S. Poplar St., Timothy L. Haynie and Nathan Langford, evangelists, 641-344-3201.

Sunday, 9:45 a.m. Bible school; 11 a.m. worship; 6:30 p.m. worship. Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Bible study; and youth meeting.

COMMUNITY OF CHRIST, Creston Congregation (RLDS), 820 N. Elm St., Elder Gary O’Daniels, pastoral coordinator.

Sunday, 9:15 a.m. Praise and Inspiration, Darl Ferguson, leader; 9:30 a.m. church school classes; 10:30 a.m. morning worship, Ray Powell, presider; Les Gardner, speaker.

CREST BAPTIST, affiliated with Southern Baptist Convention, Poplar and Townline streets, Chuck Spindler, pastor. Website: www.crestbaptistchurch.com.

Thursday, 6:30 p.m. Celebrate Recovery. Saturday, 8 a.m. prayer meeting. Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Bible study (all ages); 10:45 a.m. worship service; 6 p.m. cancer support meeting. Monday, 9 to 11 a.m. women’s Bible study.

Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. GriefShare.

Wednesday, 7 a.m. prayer meeting; 6:30 p.m. TeamKid, youth and adult Bible study.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 1001 N. Lincoln St., David Tebbenkamp, pastor; Dan Fields, youth pastor.

Thursday, 7 p.m. Riley missionary circle - Welcome Center.

Friday, home school day. Sunday, 8:45 a.m. worship service; 10:15 a.m. Sunday school hour; 4 p.m. melody makers choir and bell practice; 5 p.m. annual meeting and testimony service. Monday, 1 p.m. “Overview of the Gospel of John” ladies Bible study Deloris Barnett. Wednesday, 6 p.m. triumphant praise choir practice; 6:30 p.m. AWANA clubs and junior high TREK, senior high youth group, adult prayer meeting and Bible study.

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST), 301 E. Townline St., Tony Thurston, pastor.

Sunday, 9 a.m. Sunday school; 10 a.m. worship service; 11 a.m. coffee fellowship. Monday, 1:30 p.m. Tootles (games/crafts) in fellowship hall. Wednesday, 6 p.m. praise and worship service.

Thursday (21), 2 p.m. Mary Circle meeting; 7 p.m. Rebecca Circle meeting.

FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST, 104 N. Oak St. Sunday, 11 a.m. church service.

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 702 W. Prairie St., the Rev. Jim Woodworth, pastor; Mary O’Riley, pastoral intern.

Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Ida Scuder Circle - Judy Gale hostess. Friday, year end committee reports due; 1:30 p.m. crafting workshop.

Sunday, 9:15 a.m. adult Sunday school; 9:30 a.m. youth Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. worship service. Monday, 6 p.m. membership and evangelism; 7 p.m. worship and music. Tuesday, 1 p.m. Stitch, Knit and Quilt.

Wednesday, 9 a.m. pastor’s Bible study; 5:30 p.m. Joyful Noise; 6:30 p.m. Christian education; 7 p.m. choir practice; 8 p.m. ASP. FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 400 N. Elm St., Gideon Gallo, pastor. Call 641-782-2427, 641-782-7267. E-mail: fumc. creston@gmail.com. Facebook: Creston First United Methodist Church. Office hours: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 8 a.m. to noon Friday.

Thursday, 6:30 p.m. prayer/ healing service. Friday, 6:30 to 11 p.m. Union Squares. Saturday, 4:30 p.m. Hispanic Bible study.

Sunday, 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. worship service; 9:30 a.m.

Sunday school; 10 a.m. Hispanic worship in education building; 7 p.m. movie. Monday, 5 p.m.

TOPS; 6:30 p.m. Cub Scouts.

Tuesday, 9 a.m. Summit House Bible study; 1:30 p.m. Crest Ridge Bible study; 5:30 p.m.

Cub Scouts; 7 p.m. Boy Scouts.

Wednesday, 1:30 p.m. A.C.T.S.; 6:15 p.m. handbells. Thursday, 9:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. UMW; 12:05 p.m. UMM. GOD’S OUTREACH DELIVERANCE INTERNATIONAL, 306 N. Oak St., 641-278-1173, Apostle JoAnna Davis. www. godsoutreachdeliveranceintl. com.

Thursday, 5 p.m. women’s Bible study (first and third Thursdays). Friday, 7 p.m. Friday Night Fire service. Sunday, 9 a.m. Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. worship service with children’s church. Monday, 4 to 5:30 p.m. children’s ministry (preschool through 11 years old); 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. free community meal; 6:30 to 8 p.m. youth ministry (12 years old and up). Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. mid-week service.

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AP — The Powerball lottery purse ended at a whopping $1.6 billion, many Americans were just imagining what they could do with the winnings: give to the poor, help family members or bless their church. But is it wrong for Christians to play the lottery? Would all pastors accept the money?

Ron Edmondson, pastor of Immanuel Baptist Church in Kentucky, isn’t worried about trying to figure out whether or not he would accept tithes and offerings from lottery winnings should one of his congregants hit the jackpot, and he even offers a bit of humor regarding the matter.

“I’d rather wait to wrestle through this with God if it happens,” he told The Christian Post (CP) in an email Tuesday. “Frankly, the odds are in my favor I won’t have to do so.”

Edmondson explains that since his church is situated in Kentucky — a state known for a “socially acceptable” rich tradition of horse racing and gambling on the sport — his concerns are for the poor who are lured to gamble by the hope of improving their lives.

“My heart hurts for those who struggle to put food on the table and yet spend money they simCHURCH, 107 W. Howard St., Rev. Ken Halbur, pastor.

Friday, 7 a.m. Mass - St Malachy Chapel, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ReRun shop. Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon ReRun shop; 4:30 to 5 p.m. Confession; 5:15 p.m.

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Monday, 5 to 6 p.m. adoration - Holy Spirit Church; 6 p.m.

Mass - Holy Spirit Church; 7 p.m. board of education meeting - St. Malachy School. Tuesday, noon to 5 p.m. ReRun shop; 7 p.m. Parish Council meeting St. Malachy School. Wednesday, 9:15 a.m. Mass - St. Malachy School; noon to 5 p.m. ReRun shop; 6:30 Confirmation class St. Malachy School; 6:45 p.m. religious education classes - St. Malachy School. Thursday, 7 a.m. Mass - St. Malachy Chapel; 7 p.m. RCIA - hall.

JERUSALEM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 1965 REA Road, Rev. Jim W. Morris, pastor.

Sunday, 8 a.m. Bible study; 9 a.m worship.

KINGDOM HALL OF JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES, 1000 Cottonwood St. Sunday, 10 a.m. public talk and Watchtower study. Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Christian Life and ministry meeting.

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Sunday, 1:30 p.m. worship.

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SALEM LUTHERAN CHURCH, 602 W. Townline St., 641-7822920. Brian Jack, pastor. Website: www.salemluth.net.

Sunday, 9 a.m. Sunday school; 10 a.m. worship and Communion; 5 p.m. Alpha; 7 p.m. youth group.

Tuesday, 1:30 p.m. quilters.

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Saturday, 10 a.m. worship service; 11 a.m. Sabbath school.

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ply don’t have hoping for a chance at a better life,” Edmondson continued.

“I know intellectually the ‘odds’ are against them, but the hype of something like Powerball may attract them to do more economic harm to themselves than good.”

Edmondson’s concerns for the poor are not unfounded. Americans with annual take-home incomes of $13,000 or less spend 9 percent, or $645, of their income on lottery tickets each year, according to a report from The Consumerist.

The poor are also on the mind of Bethlehem College and Seminary chancellor, Pastor John Piper.

Last week, CP reported on the pastor’s position against Christians playing the lottery with Piper offering seven reasons not to engage in the practice. The theologian condemned playing the lottery, saying that it “preys on the poor.”

Piper even warns his parishioners that if they get rich by playing the lottery, they shouldn’t bring their winnings to his ministry.

“Christ does not build His church on the backs of the poor,” he warned.

“Pray that Christ’s people will be so satisfied in Him that they will be freed from the greed that makes us crave to get rich.”

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Sunday, 9:45 to 10:15 a.m.

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ST. JOHN’S UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, 601 S. Maple St., Dan Moore, pastor.

Sunday, 9 a.m. worship service and Sunday School.

TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH (LCMS), 800 N. Sumner Ave., Creston; 1111 E. South St., Mount Ayr; the Rev. Jonathan C. Watt, pastor, 641782-5095, http://TrinityCreston. org.

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Creston: Sunday, 9:45 a.m.

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UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST CONGREGATIONAL, 501 W. Montgomery St., the Rev. Jim Woodworth, pastor; Mary O’Riley, pastoral intern.

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AA meeting. Sunday, 9:15 a.m. worship service - Communion; 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. food pantry distribution - HUSH deer meat available. Monday, 5:30 p.m. church council meeting; 7:30 p.m. AA meeting. Tuesday, 9 a.m. to noon pastor’s office hours; 3 to 5 p.m. Crisis Fund Center open; 5 to 6 p.m. Open Table (YMCA).

Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. TOPS.

Cromwell CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, Dan Moore, pastor.

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CORNERSTONE FELLOWSHIP EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH, 2158 Highway 92, office 641-7430221. Website: www.welcometocornerstone.org.

Friday, 11 a.m. J.O.Y. - Just Older Youth. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. youth group - ice skating in Des Moines. Sunday, 9:30 a.m.worship service; 11:10 a.m. to noon Christian living classes; 5 to 6:30 p.m. youth group girls night; 6 p.m. SLT meeting - Strategic Leadership Team; 6 to 8 p.m. marriage oneness. Wednesday, 6:20 p.m. Awana; 6:30 p.m. youth group at Greenfield City Hall.

ST. JOHN’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 303 N. E. Elm St., 641343-7065, Kenneth Gross, pastor.

Website: www.stjohngreenfield. parishesonline.com.

St. John’s — Friday, 10:15 a.m.

Mass at Good Samaritan Center - Fontanelle. Saturday, 4:30 to 5 p.m. reconciliation; 5:15 p.m.

Mass. Sunday, 8:15 a.m. children’s Mass followed by Knights of Columbus breakfast. Tuesday, 8:30 a.m. Mass; 6:30 p.m. Mass followed by Knights of Columbus meeting. Wednesday, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Faith Formation - preK to eighth grade - church hall.

Thursday, 8:30 a.m. Mass.

St. Patrick’s — Massena— Sunday, 10:15 a.m. Mass.

Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. Mass.

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 108 S.W. 5th St. Sunday, 9 a.m. worship service; 10 a.m. coffee and fellowship; 10:30 a.m. Sunday school.

Tuesday, 3:30 to 6 p.m. food bank and children’s clothes closet open; 6:30 p.m. worship service. Thursday, 12:30 p.m. worship service.

Lacelle

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Dwayne Henrichs, pastor.

Sunday, 10 a.m. children’s Sunday school; 11 a.m. worship service.

Lenox

CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST), 1007 W. Temple St., Karla Lyddon, pastor.

Sunday, 9 a.m. adult Sunday school; 10 a.m. worship.

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS, 702 W. Ohio St. Stanley Price, branch president.

Sunday, 10 a.m. sacrament meeting; 11:15 a.m. Sunday school; 12:10 p.m. relief society, priesthood, young women and young men; 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. primary. For local information, contact Clinton Allen, (641) 3224494.

COUNTRY ROADS BAPTIST CHURCH, at 202 E. Temple (old lumber yard), Mitch Green, pastor. Website: countryroadslenox. com.

Sunday, 9 a.m. Sunday school; 10 a.m. worship. Wednesday, 6 p.m. meal and study.

MERCER CENTER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, four miles north, four miles west of Lenox, Marcia Cline, pastor.

Sunday, 8:30 a.m. worship service.

SALEM CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN, 4 miles north, 1 mile west of Lenox, Tony Johnson, pastor.

Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Bible studies, 10:30 a.m. worship service.

ST. PATRICK’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 600 W. Michigan St., Lazarus Kirigia, pastor.

Sunday, 8:30 a.m. Mass with religious education classes afterward. Wednesday, 7 p.m. CYO. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 103 W. Michigan St., Shurmaine McAlpine, pastor.

Sunday, 9:15 a.m. adult Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. worship service and Sunday school for children.

UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 401 W. Michigan St., Tim Maxa, pastor, 641-333-4214.

Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. worship service. First and third Sunday, youth fellowship. Wednesday,

Macksburg

HEBRON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Ben Carter-Allen, pastor.

Sunday, 10 a.m. Sunday school; 11 a.m. worship service.

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Ben Carter-Allen, pastor. Sunday, 9 a.m. worship service with supervised nursery during church; 10 a.m.

Sunday school. Third Thursday, United Methodist Women.

Murray

BAPTIST CHURCH, Alex Bauman, pastor.

Sunday, 8:45 a.m. Sunday school; 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. worship services. Wednesday, 7 p.m.

Midweek Bible study and prayer meeting. Third Thursday of the month, 7 to 9 p.m. Missionary meeting.

CHURCH OF CHRIST, 430 Third St., Brian McCracken, pastor, 641340-0474, bmac2366@yahoo. com; Dillon, associate pastor, 515-971-2066, dillonbrandt89@ gmail.com; office, 641-447-2569, office@murraychurchofchrist. org; website, www.murraychurchofchrist.org.

Sunday, 8:30 a.m. worship service; 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. Sunday school; 10:15 to 10:35 a.m. fellowship; 10:35 a.m. worship service; 7 p.m. high school Bible Study at the Brandt’s. Wednesday, 7 p.m. children/youth groups at church.

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Sandy Smith and Brandon Campbell, pastors.

Sunday, 10 a.m. Sunday school; 11 a.m. worship.

Orient

P L Y M O U T H CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, 311 W. First St., Phil Price, minister.

Sunday, 8:30 brunch; 9 a.m. worship services, Sunday school; 10 a.m. adult Bible study.

Wednesday, 2:15 to 3:30 p.m.

Wednesday school.

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 124 S. Maple St., Cathy Nutting, pastor.

Sunday, 8:45 a.m. worship service.

Prescott

PRESCOTT UNITED CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST), 401 6th Ave., the Rev. Steven Wainwright.

Sunday, 9 a.m. Sunday school; 10 a.m. worship.

Shannon City

SHANNON CITY COMMUNITY CHURCH, Lila Dell Greene, pastor.

Sunday, 9 a.m. church service; 10 a.m. Sunday school.

Sharpsburg

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Shurmaine McAlpine, pastor.

Sunday, 8:30 a.m. worship.

UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Tim Maxa, pastor.

Sunday, 9 a.m. worship service; 10 a.m. Sunday school.

Stringtown

STRINGTOWN COMMUNITY CHURCH, junction of Highway 34 and Sycamore Ave., the Rev. Richard Queener, pastor.

Sunday, 9:45 a.m. worship service. Wednesday, 1 to 4 p.m.

Help Center open.

Thayer

PLEASANT VALLEY CHRISTIAN CHURCH, Dwayne Henrichs, pastor.

Sunday, 9 a.m. worship service; 10 a.m. Sunday school.

Tingley

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UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Bruce Giese, pastor.

Sunday, 9 a.m. worship; 10:30 a.m. Sunday school.

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Creating and Cultivating Comprehensive Conversations

By Shastin Morrison

Talking with children about sex has always been hard, so much so we call it “the birds and the bee’s talk” or just “the talk”. Not only preparing to have the conversation, but also knowing when to start. Most people would say that middle school is too young, and that by the time kids are seniors in high school it’s too late. We need to inform each generation about their bodies, sex and its responsibilities without leaving them them to figure it out on their own. Adults, namely parents, can help this process by creating an open safe space, educating children, and sharing their own values.

Exposure to sexuality is inevitable in our society no matter how much parents try to hide and censor it. Our society is proliferated with messages and images about our bodies, sexuality, and sex, and yet it still appears to be a hard topic to talk about and invite conversation. Plus, sexuality is a part of who we are as human beings.

The topic may be uncomfortable for parents who didn’t have those talks when they grew up. But children need the information and our insight. And there are many great resources available to use.

Because the topic is hard and parents want their children to avoid sex they may simply tell them not to do it. But, promoting abstinence without education could become like many things when you tell a teenage they shouldn’t do something, they want to any way.

The abstinence model used most often used says, “Abstinence is the only 100 percent effective way to avoid pregnancy, AIDS, and other sexually transmitted diseases.” While this information is true it is only one aspect of sexual education. The conversation needs to be more comprehensive.

When it comes down to a serious topic, it is better not to sugar coat anything, but be direct. They will need to have this talk, otherwise go through life only knowing what they saw in movies, or heard from friends.

When it comes to teaching teenagers about sex, it can send mixed messages. “Don’t have sex, but here’s a way to do it safely.” This may amount to a green light for sexual activity.

Teaching Morality

Interestingly, parents often worry about teaching children a moral code and how to tell the difference between right and wrong. But, new studies out of Harvard University show that we need to change the way we think about it. In labs researchers have been able to show that babies as young as 2-3 months old demonstrate morality. After watching a puppet show where one puppet is helpful and the orther is mean, the babies choose the helpful puppet.

It appears we are born with the ability to tell right from wrong.

So what does this mean? Parents and adults can

change the conversation. Children know right from wrong, so instead the conversation needs to include complete information and also the values parents hold when it comes to our bodies and sex. While peers are very influential for teenagers, the parental lessons like these often prevail when teenagers face these types of decisions. And knowing they can come to you with questions is also a positive outcome for having real, thorough, and open dialogue. Doing so normalizes the questions, curiosities, feelings, and emotions about sex, our bodies and relationships.

Moving Beyond the Physical We spend a lot of time talking about the potential disasters and negative sides of sex, but there are also positive aspects as well about our own bodies and potential intimacy in committed realtionships.

The emotional and spiritual dimensions of sex are what make us distinctively human. Caring about young people means they need help understanding the emotional effects of sex. This includes the positive and connected experience between committed partners as well as the potentially destructive emotional and spiritual effects that can come from, typically, temporary, uncommitted sexual relationships.

We need to discuss the psychological consequences that vary among people that include: lowered self-esteem (sometimes linked to sexually transmitted diseases), a sense of having been “used,” self-contempt for being a “user,” regret and self-recrimination, rejection or difficulty trusting in future relationships, and spiritual guilt if one has a faith tradition that prohibits sex outside marriage (as world religions typically do). There are also positive outcomes for adults in committed, safe, connected relationships including the affection, closeness, and expression of love.

To this end we can validate the excited and natural feelings teenagers feel and also help them learn how to process and manage them.

Call for Comprehensive Education

Sex education can be focused on abstinence, biology, or the disasters than can happen. The challenge avoided is this: Will we help to develop these values and educate for character in sex, as in all other areas?

If we do not move decisively—in our schools, families, churches, government, and media—to promote a higher standard of sexual values in our society, we will continue to see sex-related problems from the typical ones we tell teenagers all about like

The Talk: Advice from the Clinc What are the services you offer at the LC Clinic?

-Hannah Shady (Clinic Manager): All of our services are free and confidential. Our ‘Put Your Health First’ Brochure lists all of our services we provide. ● STI testing and treatment ● Pregnancy tests ● Limited Ultrasounds ● Options information ● Sexual Health Education ● Abortion Recovery Support ● Community Referrals ● Material Assistance (Earn While You Learn)<-- see brochure ● Parenting classes What age group do you focus on?

-Ruth Fennessey (Executive Director): We welcome all ages into our clinic but the majority of our services are toward 15-30 year olds. We have received more teenagers for STI testing recently.

How many people have you serviced in your clinic?

-Fennessey: SInce we opened in July, we have worked with around 50 people and many of them are returning clients.

Have you received any negative/positive feedback from the community?

-Both Shady and Fennessey say that they have only heard great things from the people they have helped. (When I asked if they had any negative reviews they actually seemed surprised.) Most of how our clients hear about us is through word of mouth and all of our clients have seemed very happy with our service.

unintended pregnancy and STIs to the emotional concerns that can carry into and affect adult relationships.

Directive sex education obviously didn’t cause these problems, and directive sex education won’t solve all of them. But at the very least, sex education in our homes and schools must be part of the solution, not part of the problem.

Parents and educators believe that if a given activity is ethically wrong—harmful to self and others (as teen sexual activity can be)—we need to help students understand why that is so and guide them toward the right decision. We don’t say, for example, “Drug abuse is wrong, but make your own decision, and here’s how to reduce the risks if you decide to become drug active.” Instead, we can make sure our teens have all of the information and support so they can make good decisions for themselves.

We should get the facts to students and children because they make assumptions. For example, condoms are not 100% effective all of the time. For all age groups, condoms have a 10 percent annual failure rate in preventing pregnancy; for teens (notoriously poor users), the figure can go as high as 36 percent. Most adults and teens believe condoms protect against pregnancy and sexual transmitted diseases. While they do offer a barrier, they are not 100% effective.

The bottom line is this, sexual behavior is determined by values, self worth, self awareness, and solid knowledge. Providing more information to children about their own bodies, minds, and values along with the biological information is not to promote sexual activity, but rather to have conversations that promote overall sexual health in the mind, body, and spirit for them now as well as for a lifetime.

Information compiled from: 60 Minutes Advocates for Youth Popline K4 Health

By Sabrina Lapcheske

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If someone came to you and asked for an abortion,

how would you respond? What are the services you would offer? What are the steps your client would go through. ● First we would make it clear that we do not offer abortion services here. We do not even refer clients to other clinics.

(Fennessey)

● LC would give them other options such as education on abortion and the risks it involves. ● LC would also offer counseling to the client if desired. ● LC can also give clients ultrasounds and more education about their baby and how it

is currently developing in the womb. ● LC also offers counseling for the child’s father if needed If you could let the community know one thing about you would would you want them to know?

-We want you to know that we are here because we care. It doesn’t matter what path you’ve been on or the path you’re going on. We are here because we love people and we care about their well being.

(Hennessey+Shady) The Creston Publication Staff would like to say that every person, no matter what they have done or been through is special and we love you.

Sincerely, Creston Publications Staff

The Numbers Game

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Southern Methodist University is the last remaining unbeaten in NCAA men’s basketball.

National Digest

UNI falters TERRE HAUTE — Brenton Scott hit six 3-pointers and scored 30 points to lift Indiana State over Northern Iowa, 7460.

Scott hit 10 of 19 shots overall and 6 of 10 from 3. Bennett Koch scored 18 points for the Panthers (10-8, 2-3), which led by 12 with just over six minutes remaining in the first half. Wes Washpun added 16.

Spartans finish the job, 82-69 Rated SWCC, Kirkwood win to set up battle for first place here Saturday

By LARRY PETERSON the Eagles were dismantling KeShawn Wilson had 11 of CNA sports writer lpeterson@crestonnews.com

The clash of the titans is all set up for Saturday, when No. 3-ranked Kirkwood visits No. 11 Southwestern men at 3 p.m. Saturday.

The two ICCAC Division II co-leaders each moved to 2-0 in conference play with victories Wednesday. While

DMACC 100-49 in Cedar Rapids to improve to 15-2 overall, the Spartans took care of business at home in an 82-69 victory over North Iowa Area Community College.

The Spartans (16-3) established control early, seizing leads of 15-8 and 21-11 in the opening nine minutes. It was a 40-28 game at halftime as

Phillips dies SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Lawrence Phillips, a star running back at Nebraska and first-round NFL draft pick whose pro career quickly unraveled amid disciplinary problems, was found unresponsive in his California prison cell on Wednesday, and officials said they suspect suicide.

Guards at Kern Valley State Prison found Phillips, 40, and he was taken to an outside hospital where he died about 1:30 a.m., Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation spokeswoman Terry Thornton said.

Phillips went to prison in 2008 on a sentence of more than 31 years after he was convicted of twice choking his girlfriend in 2005 in San Diego and of driving his car into three teens later that year after a pickup football game in Los Angeles.

He had been housed alone in a segregation cell since April 2015 after he was suspected of killing his cellmate. A Kern County judge had ruled Tuesday that there was enough evidence to try Phillips in the death of Damion Soward, 37, the cousin of former University of Southern California and NFL wide receiver R. Jay Soward.

Title game talk DALLAS —The D1 Council has approved a proposal allowing FBS conferences without 12 members to hold conference championship football games.

The ruling opens the door for the Big 12 Conference to have a championship game, but Big 12 Commissioner Bob Bowlsby says not necessarily.

“This vote does not automatically mean the Big 12 will implement a football championship game.

Our membership will continue to analyze its pros and cons, as we now know the requirements should we decide to go down that path, ” he said.

A conference championship game can now be conducted in one of two ways within each conference.

I) A game between division champions of a member conference that is divided into two divisions (as equally balanced as possible), each of which conducts round-robin, regular-season competition among the members of that division; or, II) A game between the top two teams in the conference standings following a full round-robin regular-season schedule of competition among all members of the conference.

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Creston News Advertiser | Thursday, January 14, 2016

CNA photo by LARRY PETERSON

Southwestern’s Jordan Johnson goes across the lane for a reverse layup for two of his 19 points in Wednesday’s 82-69 victory over North Iowa Area Community College.

Johnson and KeShawn Wilson each scored 19 for the Spartans, who improved to 2-0 in the conference and 16-3 overall.

his 19 points. Terrance Smith and Jordan Johnson each had nine off the bench at the break, and both had strong efforts in the second half as well.

Wilson and Johnson finished with 19 points each. The Spartans made nine 3-pointers, including three by Wilson.

After leading by 15 points (45-30) early in the second half, the Trojans fought back to cut it to five at 50-45 with just under 12 minutes to play.

Johnson finally broke the drought with a bucket and Smith hit a 3-pointer to recharge the Spartan attack.

By the 8:20 mark it was back to a 13-point cushion (6350) when Ahmad Newsome turned a steal into a slam dunk on the other end.

“We gave up a couple of offensive rebounds and defensively we gambled and weren’t as solid as we needed to be,” said SWCC coach Todd Lorensen of NIACC’s 15-5 run. “We missed a couple of good shots as well during that stretch. We did a nice job CNA photo by LARRY PETERSON right after they made that run Sophomore guard Ahmad Newsome releases a shot for and answered the ball, which Southwestern against NIACC Wednesday. Newsome scored seven points in the Spartans’ 82-69 victory. was nice to see as well.”

Saturday’s matchup with 1-1 7, Boy Van Vliet 2 0-0 5, Jaevon Kirkwood looms large in the scout team takes it to us a lit- McClain 1 0-0 2, James Wanjara 1 conference race, but it’s still tle bit. They really help us get 0-0 2. Totals — 26 8-15 69 3-point very early in the league sea- prepared for what lies ahead.” goals — 9 (Christianson 4, Mitchell Kirkwood and Southwest- 3, Shabazz 1, Van Bliet 1). Team son. ern are the only men’s teams fouls — 24. Fouled out — None.

“They’re all big right now, SOUTHWESTERN (82) — with 2-0 league records. Iowa Jordan Johnson 6 6-8 19. but yes it’s nice to get off to that 2-0 start and protect our Lakes moved to 1-1 Wednes- KeShawn Wilson 7 2-4 19, Terrance Smith 6 2-2 16, TJ Bower home court with a win like day with a 78-72 victory over 3 0-0 8, Ahmad Newsome 3 0-0 Ellsworth.

With Wednesday’s this,” Lorensen said. “We’ll 7, Calvin Chambers 2 3-4 7, Jok have a good scouting report loss here, NIACC fell to 1-1 Kut 1 2-4 4, Sergio Antelmi 1 0-1 Totals — 29 15-23 82. 3-point on Kirkwood and our scout in a third-place tie with Iowa 2. goals — 9 (Wilson 3, Bower 2, Lakes, and 12-5 overall. team will do a good job of Smith 2, Newsome 1, Johnson NIACC (69) — Luke Mascallgetting us prepared. They’ve Wright 5 4-8 14, Court Christianson 1). Team fouls — 14. Fouled out done a great job all year. To 4 0-1 12, Trei Mitchell 3 2-2 11, — None.

NIACC — 28 69 Shabazz 3 0-0 8, Lachlan be honest, sometimes our Nasir SWCC — 40 82 Anthony 4 0-0 8, Angus Fischer 3

Panthers bowl highest Slow start sinks Spartan women Southwestern game and 3-point shooting totals of year at Red Oak By SCOTT VICKER position,” head coach Addae Hous- threats at nearly every poHost Panther Tournament Saturday

By SCOTT VICKER

CNA sports editor svicker@crestonnews.com

RED OAK — The Creston/O-M bowling teams finished fourth and fifth here Tuesday at the Red Oak Tournament in the six-team fields, but both Panther teams bowled their highest totals of the season.

“Both our boys and girls bowled our best team totals so far this year, which gives us a positive outlook for our meets to come,” head coach Ron Pendegraft said.

The Panther girls took fourth place with their total of 2268, just 11 pins behind Shenandoah for third place.

The Panthers surpassed Shenandoah and took a three-pin lead after the fourth Baker round, but left two frames open in the first five frames of the final Baker round, before collecting only one more spare in the next four frames before striking out in the 10th frame.

Livi Hartman led the Panthers with a high game of 204 and a series of 360, followed by Madison H a n c e ’ s Hartman series of 313. Charley Parcher also eclipsed the 300-mark with her series of 301.

On the boys side, the Panthers took fifth place with their total of 2239.

Blake Eddy rolled a high game of 197 and a high series of 366, followed by Zac Hague’s 309 series.

“Overall it was a good day,” Pendegraft said. “The kids are continuing to im-

prove and it is becoming harder to break into the varsity lineup. So for upcoming meets, it will be a day-bybay decision on who will be in our lineup. It makes for more competition for those spots and fuels the need to improve individual skills.”

The Panthers return to the lanes 1 p.m. Saturday when they host the Panther Tournament at Pine Valley. Area teams Lenox, Nodaway Valley and Mount Ayr will be in town to compete with the Panthers.

Harlan dual

The Panthers battled tough lane conditions in their first meet of 2016 Saturday at Harlan.

The Cyclones swept the Panthers in all four matches, including a 34-pin victory in the varsity girls match after Creston/O-M nearly came back from a 113-pin deficit after round one.

“The lanes had much more oil than we have experienced so far this year, both in amount and length,” Pendegraft said. “Needless to say, it was a struggle to remain consistent throughout the day. A few of our kids did do a good job of adjusting and with that, they were able to score well. But most of them had a frustrating day.”

Reece Kramer led the Panther boys with a high game of 184 and a two-game s e r i e s of 327.

Hance led Kramer the girls with a high game of 177 and a 338 series.

Saturday Varsity Boys

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CNA sports editor svicker@crestonnews.com

The Southwestern Community College women’s basketball team dug itself an early hole it couldn’t climb out of here Wednesday in a 97-53 loss to NIACC. After Southwestern’s first basket of the game made the score 7-2 early, the Spartans went on a scoring drought of 5:30, as NIACC built up a 24-2 lead.

That was more than enough cushion for a hot-shooting NIACC team that made 15 3-pointers in the game.

“I told them that playing against a team like that, it’s really hard to get out of a hole like that when we put ourselves in such a bad

ton said. “I thought we were ready to play, but I was wrong. That’s the bottom line. We didn’t come out with the right focus, we didn’t execute some things well enough and we put ourselves in a bad position against a really good team.”

Demir Alford’s stepback 3-pointer in the corner at the end of the first quarter drew Southwestern within 24-7 and Cambry Schluter started the second quarter with a pair of free throws to make it 24-9.

But NIACC responded with a 10-0 run and eventually took a commanding 4111 lead before leading 48-22 at the halftime break.

NIACC came at Southwestern with dialed up defensive pressure the entire

sition.

Seven NIACC players made a 3-pointer in the win, led by four each by Savannah Lentz and Georgina Wirth. Six NIACC players scored in double figures.

“They’ve got a number of different players on the floor at one time that can shoot it,” Houston said.

“That’s trouble for any team defensively. But our biggest issue was not getting matched up in the half court, in transition and then allowing people who can shoot the ball well see the basket freely.”

Southwestern did a good job of getting to the free throw line, shooting 21 of 32 from the charity stripe.

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CNA photo by SCOTT VICKER

Southwestern Community College sophomore guard Sabrina Fountain drives to the hoop in transition against NIACC’s Sammie Sproul during Wednesday’s 97-53 loss.

Fountain finished with 12 points for the Spartans.

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Creston News Advertiser | Thursday, January 14, 2016

Area wrestling Bed/Len sweeps SIDNEY — Bedford/ Lenox picked up three victories here Tuesday at the Southwest Iowa Quad.

Bedford/Lenox beat Griswold 71-0, Red Oak 42-36 and Southwest Iowa 60-6.

Bedford/Lenox 71, Griswold 0 152 — Derek Venteicher (B/L) dec. Jacob Dickinson (G), 6-3; 160 — Hunter Russell (B/L) pinned Alex Dollen (G), 1:06; 170 — Brenden Christensen (B/L) won by forfeit; 182 — Trey Whipple (B/L) won by forfeit; 195 — Cody Sleep (B/L) won by forfeit; 220 — Kyler Christensen (B/L) pinned Nick Freund (G), :57; 285 — double forfeit.

106 — Jhordan Montiel (B/L) pinned Emery Ruggels (G), 2:36; 113 — Dylan Heideman (B/L) pinned John Seyler (G), 1:02; 120 — Jared Hensley (B/L) won by forfeit; 126 — Colby Lange (B/L) won by forfeit; 132 — Nate Briggs (B/L) major dec. Shawn Swain (G), 14-4; 138 — David Cortez (B/L) won by forfeit; 145 — Chris Kingery (B/L) major dec.

Chance Mace (G), 25-11.

Bedford/Lenox 42, Red Oak 36 160 — Hunter Russell (B/L) pinned Dillon Burns (RO), :20; 170 — Luke Mellott (RO) pinned Brenden Christensen (B/L), 1:18; 182 — Collin Bruce (RO) pinned Trey Whipple (B/L), 3:13; 195 — Cody Sleep (B/L) dec. Colton Kinnison (RO), 4-0; 220 — Terry Christian (RO) won by forfeit; 285 — Kyler Christensen (B/L) pinned Logan Alexander (RO), :28; 106 — Cam Vanderhoof (RO) pinned Jhordan Montiel (B/L), 1:14.

113 — Dylan Heideman (B/L) won by forfeit; 120 — Jared Hensley (B/L) won by forfeit; 126 — Colby Lange (B/L) pinned Michael Gomez (RO), 3:49; 132 — Nate Briggs (B/L) dec. Alec Selberg (RO), 13-6; 138 — Tyler McMann (RO) pinned David Cortez (B/L), 3:51; 145 — Clay Selberg (RO) pinned Chris Kingery (B/L), 2:18; 152 — Derek Venteicher (B/L) pinned Thomas Bentley (RO), 1:11.

Bedford/Lenox 60, Southwest Iowa 6 170 — Brenden Christensen (B/L) won by forfeit; 182 — Trey Whipple (B/L) won by forfeit; 195 — double forfeit; 220 — double forfeit; 285 — Kyler Christensen (B/L) pinned Brayden Daigh (SWI), 1:36; 106 — Jhordan Montiel (B/L) won by forfeit; 113 — double forfeit; 120 — Anthony McCart (SWI) pinned Dylan Heideman (B/L), 3:16.

126 — Jared Hensley (B/L) pinned Christian Brumbaugh (SWI), 2:56; 132 — Nate Briggs (B/L) pinned Payden Smith (SWI), 3:20; 138 — David Cortez (B/L) pinned Calder Rasco (SWI), 1:19; 145 — Chris Kingery (B/L) won by forfeit; 152 — Derek Venteicher (B/L) pinned Dalton Erickson (SWI), :36; 160 — Hunter Russell (B/L) won by forfeit.

NV Quad GREENFIELD

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Nodaway Valley went 0-3 here Tuesday in its home quadrangular with North Polk, Saydel and Van Meter.

The Wolverines lost a close 39-36 dual with North Polk and lost to Saydel 4516 and Van Meter 53-24.

North Polk 39, Nodaway Valley 36 113 — Emma Cornelison (NV) won by forfeit; 120 — Grant Cory (NP) pinned Ryan Hull (NV), 1:12; 126 — Ben Freese (NV) pinned Austin Smith (NP), 1:21; 132 — Will McCormick (NP) won by forfeit; 138 — Dylan Cornelison (NV) pinned Cass Karns (NP), :57; 145 — Parker Manning (NV) pinned Josia Devalois (NP), 1:48; 152 — Josh Allsup (NV) pinned Cody Meiners (NP), 1:41.

160 — Cody Karns (NP) dec.

Trevor Flettre (NV), 9-6 170 — Colton Newbury (NV) pinned Nick Williams (NP), 2:00; 182 — Luke Jacobs (NP) won by forfeit; 195 — Dalton Hutchinson (NP) won by forfeit; 220 — Jae Cory (NP) won by forfeit; 285 — Josh Krehbiel (NP) won by forfeit.

Saydel 45, Nodaway Valley 16 106 — double forfeit; 113 — Emma Cornelison (NV) won by forfeit; 120 — Klayton Keller (S) pinned Ryan Hull (NV), 2:00; 126 — Ben Freese (NV) pinned Bryce Camp (S), :54; 132 — Cory Harden (S) won by forfeit; 138 — Dylan Cornelison (NV) major dec. Oscar Ruiz (S), 16-7; 145 — Nick Fagen (S) pinned Parker Manning (NV), 1:09.

152 — Devon Van Houten (S) dec. Josh Allsup (NV), 5-0; 160 — Dylan Coffin (S) pinned Trevor Flettre (NV), 1:24; 170 — Trevor Sprague (S) pinned Colton Newbury (NV), 2:47; 182 — Dominick Kirkpatrick (S) won by forfeit; 195 — double forfeit; 220 — double forfeit; 285 — Hunter Jesse (S) won by forfeit.

Van Meter 53, Nodaway Valley 24 106 — Alex Tuma (VM) won by forfeit; 113 — Cade Costlow (VM) pinned Emma Cornelison (NV), 1:00; 120 — Nate Vento (VM) pinned Ryan Hull; 126 — Ben Freese (NV) won by forfeit; 132 — Quinn Corcoran (VM) won by forfeit; 138 — Dylan Cornelison (NV) pinned Luke Costlow (VM), 1:34; 145 — Parker Manning (NV) won by forfeit.

152 — Josh Allsup (NV) pinned Brady Edwards (VM), 3:20; 160 — Colton Golwitzer (VM) pinned Trevor Flettre (NV), 5:10; 170 — Noah Hale (VM) tech fall Colton Newbury (NV), 16-1 (4:00); 182 — double forfeit; 195 — Isaac Benton (VM) won by forfeit; 220 — Nate Willem (VM) won by forfeit; 285 — Tyler Erdman (VM) won by forfeit.

AHSTW Quad AVOCA — Southwest Valley defeated Audubon by criteria here Tuesday at the AHSTW Quadrangular.

The Timberwolves and Audubon finished tied 3636, with Southwest Valley

Sports briefs taking the win on criteria. Dual champs Southwest Valley lost to FORT WAYNE, Ind. — AHSTW 81-0 and West Top-ranked Grand View Central Valley 42-27. dominated three NAIA top AHSTW 81, 10 teams and another that Southwest Valley 0 106 — Ben Ehlers (AHSTW) was receiving votes in the pinned Chris Fannon (SWV), 2:31; 113 — Robert Pace national rankings en route (AHSTW) won by forfeit; 120 — to its fifth straight NWCA Carter Phippen (AHSTW) pinned National Duals title SaturKyle Casagrande (SWV), :49; 126 — Joel Becerra (AHSTW) pinned day. The Vikings won 35 of Zane Hollingsworth (SWV), :52; 40 matches for the tourna132 — Cain Francois (AHSTW) pinned Phillip Currin (SWV), ment.

2:55; 138 — Tyler MacGregor Competing at 149 pounds, (AHSTW) dec. Dylan Dalton top-ranked Andrew Long (SWV), 10-6); 145 — Josiah Fichter (AHSTW) pinned Logan of Creston won by forfeit in Calkins (SWV), 5:33. a 55-0 Viking victory over 152 — Gabe Pauley (AHSTW) pinned Evan Skelton (SWV), Missouri Baptist; won by fall 2:00; 160 — Dustin Engel in 4:01 over Travis Vermulm (AHSTW) pinned Brett Schafroth in a 54-3 dual victory over (SWV), 1:51; 170 — Tim Barr (AHSTW) pinned Merik Gaule No. 10 Great Falls, Mont.; (SWV), :41; 182 — Aaron Young won by a 21-6 technical fall (AHSTW) pinned Bryson Rhamy (SWV), 1:45; 195 — Caden over Andrew Hoskins in Larson (AHSTW) pinned John a 37-2 victory over No. 5 Kinser (SWV), 5:18; 220 — Erk Campbellsville (Ky.); and Jorgensen (AHSTW) pinned Bryce Newton (SWV), 1:51; earned a fall in 1:39 over 285 — Spencer Symanowicz Justin Atkinson as the Vi(AHSTW) pinned Andrew Seals kings beat second-ranked (SWV), :40.

Southwest Valley 36, Indiana Tech in the champiAudubon 36 onship round.

220 — Bryce Newton (SWV) The Vikings compete at pinned Dylan Obermeier (A), :45; 285 — Isaiah Taylor (A) pinned the Missouri Valley InviAndrew Seals (SWV), :31; 106 — Chris Fannon (SWV) won by tational Jan. 15-16 in Marforfeit; 113 — double forfeit; 120 shall, Mo. — Kyle Casagrande (SWV) dec.

SpenWestly Borkowski (A), 8-5; 126 — Zane Hollingsworth (SWV) won cer Wray by forfeit; 132 — Phillip Currin of Cres(SWV) won by forfeit. ton was 138 — Dylan Dalton (SWV) won by forfeit; 145 — Jake a memMulford (A) pinned Logan ber of Calkins (SWV), 3:22; 152 — Jacob Soll (A) pinned Evan the Iowa Skelton (SWV), 4:31; 160 — W e s t e r n Nolan Smith (A) pinned Brett Wray Schafroth (SWV), 1:21; 170 — C o m Matthew Smith-Petersen (A) pinned Merik Gaule (SWV), 3:34; 182 — Bryson Rhamy (SWV) dec.

Michael Rudolph (A), 7-3; 195 — Elijah Zaiger (A) pinned John Kinser (SWV), 2:21.

West Central Valley 42, Southwest Valley 27 106 — Chris Fannon (SWV) won by forfeit; 113 — double forfeit; 120 — double forfeit; 126 — Zane Hollingsworth (SWV) won by forfeit; 132 — Tye Joint (WCV) pinned Phillip Currin (SWV), 1:25; 138 — Tristin Winfred (WCV) pinned Dylan Dalton (SWV), 1:10; 145 — Logan Calkins (SWV) dec. Jason Mayland (WCV), 6-1.

152 — Evan Skelton (SWV) pinned Steven Ward (WCV), :43; 160 — Carson Wadle (WCV) pinned Brett Schafroth (SWV), :42; 170 — Gabe Wagner (WCV) pinned Merik Gaule (SWV), 3:49; 182 — Alan Wallace (WCV) pinned Bryson Rhamy (SWV), 1:01; 195 — Riley Algreen (WCV) pinned John Kinser (SWV), 1:52; 220 — Bryce Newton (SWV) pinned Ethan Pote (WCV), 1:15; 285 — Tristan Lloyd (WCV) pinned Andrew Seals (SWV), 1:56.

Area boys basketball Lenox 60, Mount Ayr 48 MOUNT AYR — Spencer Brown recorded yet another double-double here Tuesday, leading Lenox to a 60-48 win over Mount Ayr. Brown scored 31 points, 13 of which came in the fourth quarter, to go with 17 rebounds, f i v e blocked shots and Brown three assists. Dawson Tullberg just missed a double-double with 10 points and eight assists.

Kaleb Anderson chipped in 14 points with three assists and three boards. Carson Cline scored two points with six rebounds, while Colton Hogan added two points and two boards. Leevi Marshall finished with one point and two rebounds.

Mount Ayr was led by seniors Nick Wurster and Kyle Dolecheck, who scored 16 and 14 points, respectively. Dolecheck added eight rebounds, while Wurster finished with six boards and three assists.

Sophomore Tristan Holmes found double-digits for the

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first time in his career, scoring 10 points off the bench.

“It was another good game in the Pride of Iowa,” Mount Ayr head coach Bret Ruggles said. “Every night in this league, there are good teams and good players. This is a fun league, but also a frustrating league because there is never an easy night.

“Spencer was great for them tonight and made a ton of post moves that some college kids can’t make. We did a better job of guarding the 3-point shot tonight, but they still hit some tough shots outside that bothered our defense.”

Lenox travels to Wayne on Friday, while Mount Ayr travels to Central Decatur tonight.

Diagonal 71, Moulton-Udell 51 DIAGONAL — Three Di-

agonal players scored in double figures here Tuesday to lead the Maroons to a 71-51 win over Moulton-Udell.

Jacob Taylor recorded a triple-double with 19 points on 9 of 14 shooting to go with a teamhigh 17 rebounds Taylor and 10 assists. Kade Means finished with a double-double of 21 points and 12 boards.

Gerad Naill dropped in 18 points with five rebounds and five assists. Levi Jarred had a strong all-around game with nine points, nine rebounds and seven assists. Brevin Deskin scored four points.

Diagonal travels to Mormon Trail on Friday.

munity College team that placed seventh in the junior college division. In the quarterfinals the Reivers lost 16-15 to Clackamas before topping third-ranked Muskegeon, 24-21.

On Saturday the team lost to seventh-ranked Iowa Lakes, 30-21. The team secured seventh by beating 20th-ranked Harper, 40-9.

Iowa Western hosts ninthranked NIACC at 7 p.m.

Thursday in Council Bluffs.

Road loss WAVERLY — Turnovers were costly for the Central College men’s team in an 81-78 loss to Wartburg College Saturday night.

The Dutch (10-3, 1-1 conference) turned the ball over 16 times, allowing the Knights (7-5, 1-1) to convert 21 points off those miscues.

Junior forward Colby Taylor of Creston had a game-high 26 points on 7-of-15 shooting, adding 10 rebounds for his sixth doub l e - d o u - Taylor ble of the season and 18th of his career. He also surpassed 1,000 points in his career with the Dutch.

“Colby had a really nice game tonight,” said coach Craig Douma. “He’s playing well right now and doing a lot of good things.”

Junior guard Pete Walker of Red Oak was 7-of-9 from the field for a career-high 21 points. He made 3-of-4 3-pointers and tacked on six rebounds.

The Dutch hosted league favorite Dubuque Wednesday. The Spartans (9-4, 2-0 conference) were coming off an 83-47 drubbing of Luther, but Central took Wednesday’s game, 72-67.

Chargers win SIOUX CITY — Austin Homan dropped in 24 points as fourth-ranked Briar Cliff beat No. 18 Hastings College Saturday, 95-83.

Freshman Jay Wolfe of Creston came off the bench to score seven points. Briar Cliff faced Dordt at the Newman Flan a g a n Center Wednesday and rolled to Wolfe a 10683 victory. The Chargers moved to 18-2 overall and 9-1 in the CPAC. Wolfe had five points and seven rebounds.

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Junior Andrew Long of Creston (third from left, second row) was undefeated at 149 pounds as Grand View captured its fifth straight NWCA National Duals title Saturday in the NAIA division.

Creston/O-M JV Tournament Host Creston/O-M had five individual champions in the Panther JV Wrestling Tournament Monday.

Placings from each weight class follow.

Weight class 1 — 1.

Dylan Wagner, Winterset; 2.Levi Parrott, East Union; 3. Quinten Gregg, Mount Ayr; 4. Jordan Montiel, Bedford/Lenox.

Class 2 — 1. Trey Allen, Winterset; 2. Matthew Roug, Creston/O-M; 3. Tucker Darrah, Mount Ayr; 4. Jesse Espinosa, Clarinda.

Class 3 — 1. Austin Nguyen, Creston/O-M; 2.

Trenten Cook, Winterset; 3. Jordan Freidman, Bedford/Lenox.

Class 4 — 1. Nate Briggs, Bedford/Lenox; 2. Francisco Rohner, Red Oak; 3. Dalton Tucker, Pleasantville; 4. Zane Powell, Mount Ayr. Class 5 — 1. Troy Brown, Bedford/Lenox; 2. Carter

Morris, Clarinda; 3. Tristen Clark, Pleasantville; 4.

Josh Baumfalk, Red Oak. Class 6 — 1. Hunter Haveman, Mount Ayr; 2.

James Kelly, Red Oak; 3.

Devin Russo, Mount Ayr; 4. Briar Murray, Clarinda.

Class 7 — 1. Trevor Henry, Mount Ayr; 2. Mason Kinsella, Creston/O-M; 3.Ell Nuzum, Winterset; 4.Brett Roberts, Clarinda.

Class 8 — 1. Brody Frain, Creston/O-M; 2.

Josh Smith, Winterset; 3.

Jacob Walter, East Union; 4. Dillon Burns, Red Oak. Class 9 — 1. Branden Christensen; 2.

Daniel Kenyon, Pleasantville; 3. Trevor Kinyon, Creston/O-M; 4. Jarrett Maynes, Red Oak. Class 10 — 1. Darrin Fischer, Creston/O-M; 2.

Trey Whipple, Bedford/

Public notice LEC COMMISSION MEETING January 04, 2016 The Law Enforcement Commission met in regular session on Monday, January 04, 2016. The meeting was called to order by Cathy Dryden at 4:30 PM with the following members present: Gary Lybarger, Ron Riley, and Dennis Brown. Also present were Paul VerMeer, and Sandy Hysell.

MINUTES: Motion by Lybarger and seconded by Brown to approve the minutes from December 07, 2015. All voting aye, motion carried.

OLD BUSINESS: VerMeer discussed the E911 Grant and using that money to upgrade the Com Center and the possibility of putting new flooring down all through the LEC Center and adding the car radios to the Insurance Policy.

CLAIMS: Motion by Brown and seconded by Lybarger to pay the following claims: A-1 WINDOW 12/28/2015........................................21.00 ARAMARK 12/28/2015........................................16.52 BYERS LOCK SHOP 12/28/2015......................................104.25 COUNSEL 12/28/2015......................................162.81 EVIDENT 12/28/2015........................................67.58 FRAIM, KAREN 12/28/2015........................................82.00 IOWA SECRETARY OF STATE 12/28/2015........................................30.00 JIM'S TRUCK REP/SANTATION 12/28/2015......................................110.00 OFFICE MACHINES 12/28/2015........................................36.13 O'KEEFE ELEVATOR 12/28/2015......................................275.04 PER MAR

Lenox; 3. Wesley Armstrong, Mount Ayr. Class 11 — 1. Kolby Tomas, Creston/O-M; 2.

Moritz Johannkenecht, LEC COMMISSION MEETING January 04, 2016 Creston/O-M; 3.

Liam MaThe Law Enforcement Commission met in regular session Monday, January 04, honey, RedonOak. 2016. The meeting was called to order by Class 124:30 — 1. theClayCathy Dryden at PM with following present: Gary Clarinda; Lybarger, Ron tonmembers Carson, Riley, and Dennis Brown. Also present 2. Paul Kolton Creswere VerMeer, Phelps, and Sandy Hysell.

MINUTES: 3.

Motion

by Lybarger and ton/O-M; Colton Kinniseconded by Brown to approve the minutes from December son, Red Oak.07, 2015. All voting aye, motion carried.

Class 13 — VerMeer 1. Eduardo OLD BUSINESS: discussed the E911 Grant Pleasantville; and using that money 2. to Sanchez, upgrade the Com Center and the possibiliLogan Red ty of puttingAlexander, new flooring down all through the LEC Center and adding the Oak; Howard, car radios to 3.Strom the Insurance Policy.

CLAIMS: Motion by Brown and secClarinda. onded by Lybarger to pay the following Class 14 — 1. Zach Murclaims: A-1 WINDOW phy, Mount Ayr; 2. Kyler 12/28/2015........................................21.00 Christensen, Bedford/LeARAMARK 12/28/2015........................................16.52 nox; 3. Logan McNeese, BYERS LOCK SHOP 12/28/2015......................................104.25 Clarinda.

COUNSEL Class 15 — 1. Zach 12/28/2015......................................162.81 EVIDENT Hoffman, Creston/O-M; 12/28/2015........................................67.58 FRAIM, KAREN Sevier, Cres2. Blake 12/28/2015........................................82.00 ton/O-M; 3. OFJacob IOWA SECRETARY STATE Mc12/28/2015........................................30.00 Creary, Mount Ayr.

JIM'S TRUCK REP/SANTATION 12/28/2015......................................110.00 OFFICE MACHINES 12/28/2015........................................36.13 O'KEEFE ELEVATOR 12/28/2015......................................275.04 PER MAR 12/28/2015...................................1,772.28 VERIZON 12/28/2015......................................440.11 WINDSTREAM 12/28/2015......................................831.45 ALLIANT ENERGY 01/11/2016......................................123.95 ALLIANT ENERGY 01/11/2016...................................3,290.83 ARAMARK 01/11/2016........................................16.52 BM SALES 01/11/2016......................................270.50 CRESTON PUBLISHING 01/11/2016........................................41.55 FIRST COMMUNICATIONS 01/11/2016........................................30.35 FITZGERALD, TAMARA 01/11/2016........................................91.51 MASTERCARD 01/11/2016........................................98.25 MASTERCARD 01/11/2016........................................41.35 OFFICE MACHINES 01/11/2016..........................................4.35 All voting aye, motion carried.

NEW BUSINESS: VerMeer discussed the need to replace the firewall, according to IT, going with backup sticks for the car cameras instead of the DVD s, and also having a remote storage unit which will save videos for approximately one year.

VerMeer also presented and discussed the budget for FY16/17.

ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, motion by Lybarger and seconded by Brown to adjourn the meeting at 5:20 PM. All voting aye, motion carried.

ATTEST: Sandy Hysell, Auditor BY: Cathy Dryden, Chair Pending Approval - Subject to Change

PANTHERS: CONT. FROM | 11A Varsity match totals — Creston/O-M 1354-685—2039, Harlan 1715-951—2666.

High game — Max Langenfeld, Harlan, 194.

High two game — Brody Sorensen, Harlan, 349.

Creston/O-M (2039) — Reece Kramer 184-143—327, Blake Eddy 128-178—306, Kyle Fenton 123128—251, Zac Hague 99-147— 246, Johnathan Seals 92-132— 224, Dylan Linch 110-97—207.

Totals — 1354-685—2039. Baker Rotation — 103, 126, 153, 177, 126 — 685.

Harlan (2666) — Josh Grote 177-161—338, Mason Chamberlain 158-191—349, Zach Thompson 187-147—334, Max Langenfeld 151-194—345, Mitchell Leinen 127-162—289, Brody Sorensen 171-178—349.

Totals — 1715-951—2666. Baker Rotation — 199, 227, 198, 159, 168 — 951.

Girls Varsity match totals — Creston/O-M 1395-789—2184, Harlan 1508-710—2218.

High game — Bailey Portwood, Harlan, 181.

High two game — Bailey Portwood, Harlan, 347.

Creston/O-M (2184) — Madison Hance 161-177—338, Charley Parcher 155-147—302, Livi Hartman 147-128—275, Kim Orr 131-127—258, Casey Batten 110-112—222, Emily Stults 86-105—191. Totals — 1395789—2184. Baker Rotation — 168, 132, 146, 170, 173 — 789.

Harlan (2218) — Molly Wingert 133-154—287, Kenzie Jones

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SWCC:

134-136—270, Jessie Phipps 119-133—252, Elizabeth Stroud 151-180—331, Bailey Portwood 166-181—347, Cassie Trader 133140—273. Totals — 1508-710— 2218. Baker Rotation — 139, 144, 131, 164, 132 — 710.

Junior Varsity Boys JV match totals — Creston/ O-M 1049-539—1588, Harlan 1475-733—2208.

High game — Bailey Schmitz, Harlan, 191.

High two game — Bailey Schmitz, Harlan, 324.

Creston/O-M (1588) — Brenton Barber 83-107—190, Evan Taylor 101-88—189, Austin Eblen 11411—225, Travontay Wright 120121—241, Ryan Schroeder 11193—204. Totals — 1049-539— 1588. Baker Rotation — 104, 145, 77, 118, 95 — 539.

Harlan (2208) — Nicholas Anderson 104-132—236, Lucas Schmitz 161-158—319; Bryan Hanson 116-130—246; Lucas Brace 156-116—272; Bailey Schmitz 133-191—324; Ben Helleson 168-146—314. Totals — 1475-733—2208. Baker Rotation — 165, 149, 181, 118, 120 — 733.

Girls JV match totals — Creston/ O-M 1153-488—1641, Harlan 1167-556—1723.

High game — Megan Owens, Harlan, 156.

High two game — Megan Owens, Harlan 276.

Creston/O-M (1641) — Jordan Swedland 120-106—226, Vicki Borha 79-134—213, Sophia Schuler 69-76—145, Caitlyn Bargstadt 123-115—238, Laura Weis 124-118—242, Mariah Harlan 106, 128—234. Totals —

1153-488—1641. Baker Rotation — 81, 100, 99, 112, 96 — 488.

Harlan (1723) — Sheridan Juarez 97-148—245, Caitlin Bissen 106-116—222, Nicole Wilcoxon 107-88—195, Samantha McCool 108-97—205, Megan Owens 120156—276, Haley Butler 118-101— 219. Totals — 1167-556—1723.

Baker Rotation — 74, 131, 143, 103, 105 — 556.

Tuesday Red Oak Tournament Boys Team scores — 1. Lewis Central 1909-964—2873, 2. Harlan 1885-899—2784, 3. Shenandoah 1705-863—2568, 4. Red Oak 1569-831—2400, 5. Creston/O-M 1464-775—2239, 6. Lamoni 1366635—2001.

Creston/O-M (2239) — Blake Eddy 169-197—366, Zac Hague 180-129—309, Jonathan Seals 105-173—278, Travontay Wright 117-159—276, Reece Kramer 14986—235, Kyle Fenton 103-107— 210. Totals — 1464-775—2239.

Baker Rotation — 145, 190, 141, 128, 171 — 775.

Girls Team scores — 1. Harlan 1655-779—2434, 2. Red Oak 1580-846—2426, 3. Shenandoah 1560-719—2279, 4. Creston/O-M 1501-767—2268, 5. Lewis Central 1097-612—1709, 6. Lamoni 973510—1483.

Creston/O-M (2268) — Livi Hartman 156-204—360, Madison Hance 158-155—313, Charley Parcher 155-146—301, Kim Orr 123-147—270, Casey Batten 147110—257, Mariah Harlan 142114—256. Totals — 1501-767— 2268. Baker Rotation — 160, 152, 148, 163, 144 — 767.

CONT. FROM | 11A

But with the Trojans scoring 45 points just off of 3-pointers, the Spartans couldn’t keep pace.

Mental Health Copies for Claims 2 yr after Audit Southwestern dropped to Handwritten Claims 2 yr after Audit 6-8 for the season and 0-2 in Payroll timeDivision cards and Ledgers 5 yr after the ICCAC II standings with reports the loss.receipts, NIACCexpenditures, imAnnual balances 10 yr proved to 9-8 and 1-1.

General ledger, expenditure & revenue ledgers 10 yr The Spartans host fourthClosed Session Tapes 10 yr ranked Kirkwood at 1 p.m.

Board AGENDA Administrative & legal values ended.

Saturday.

“This little stretch right Health Insurance Reports Administrative & legal values ended. here has been tough, the litMilitary disallowances Administrative & legal values ended. tleReturned gauntletHomestead we have &going on,” Houston said. “Playing DMACC, thenBrown, NIACC Roll Call Vote: aye;and Monday, aye; Riley, aye; motion carried. then Kirkwood, that’s a tough stretch.

We have ORGANIZATION to find a way SUPERVISORS RESOLUTION: Motion by Brown and seconded by to battle through. If we end Monday to approve Resolution #20 FY15/16. Be It Resolved by the Union County Board of up going 0-3 in this stretch, SCOTT VICKER Supervisors that their regular meeting days be set for each Monday ofCNA the photo monthbyand then we have to remain confi- Southwestern Community College freshman Lexi Bronner dent wewill canbewin some games. claims approved the second and fourth Mondays of each month. sessions of Villisca looks for a shot in the postSpecial against the defense Maybe playing against these NIACC’s Morgan in Wednesday’s 97-53 loss. to be held on Wednesday when from possible.

Business will beCuffe conducted pursuant to Robert’s caliber teams, this will help of the Board can make motions or second motions for Rules ofofOrder except, Chairman us as we go against everybody 1 2-7 5, Riley Galvin 1 0-0 2. Totals Sams 2 2-4 6, Demir Alford 1 0-0 prompt flowconference.” of business. No bills—will28be allowed unless they— carry approval of 1the1-1officer 13-20 97. 3-point goals 15 3,the Maleika Carter 3, Julanie else in the

(Lentzthe 4, Wirth Larson Eckertbe obtained Carter 1 0-0 3, Khadijah empowered to order the same. That aid of4,the Poor2,must through the Wilson 0 2, Sproul 1, Peterson 1, Miller 1). 1-2 1. Totals — 12 21-32 53. 3-point fouls — 25. Fouled out — or goals (Alford 1, J.ofCarter 1).

County General Relief DesigneeTeam (MATURA Action Corporation) Chair— of2 the Board Larson, Sproul.

Team fouls — 19. Fouled out — Supervisors. That all claims must be itemized in full with SOUTHWESTERN (53)vendor — invoice None. and signed by Schluter 3 4-4 12, by Sabrina NIACC — preceding 24 48 73 office head. Claims must be filedCambry in the Auditor’s office noon on Thursday the 97 Fountain 2 6-9 12, Olivia Reifert 1 SWCC — 7 22 29 53 5-8 7, LaStella 1 2-2 6, Chelsi weekly session of the Board, exceptions with Slack the discretion of the Board. Roll Call Vote: Monday, aye; Brown, aye; Riley, aye; motion carried.

NIACC (97) — Sammie Sproul 6 3-4 16, Savannah Lentz 5 1-2 15, Sam Adamich 7 0-0 14, Georgina Wirth 4 0-0 12, Courtney Larson 3 2-2 10, Anna Eckert 3 2-2 10, Morgan Cuffe 2 3-3 7, Trudy Peterson 2 1-2 6, Diamond Miller

Creston scheduling changes announced Jeff Bevins, Creston High School activities director, has announced some high school sports scheduling changes.

• Today’s home middle school wrestling meet will be held at Creston High School

rather than the Burton R. Jones gym, starting at 4 p.m.

The meet will precede the high school double dual meet involving Perry and Winterset. That is also the “Face-Off for Families” fundraising event spon-

sored by Creston/O-M wrestling and CHS Future Business Leaders of America chapter.

Proceeds go to the Ronald McDonald House of Central Iowa for families of children receiving medical

Regular Session January 04, 2016 The Union County Board of Supervisors met in Regular Session on Monday, January 04, 2016. The meeting was called to order at 9:00 AM with the following members present: Ron Riley, Dennis Brown, and Lois Monday. Also present from the Creston Community School Government Class were Kelsey Donner and Jami Sickles.

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

ELECTION OF CHAIR: Motion by Brown and seconded by Monday to appoint Ron Riley as Chair. All voting aye, motion carried.

ELECTION OF VICE CHAIR: Motion by Riley and seconded by Monday to appoint Dennis Brown as Vice Chair. All voting aye, motion carried.

MINUTES: Motion by Brown and seconded by Monday to approve the minutes from December 28, 2015. All voting aye, motion carried.

OPEN FORUM: No one spoke in open forum.

ATTORNEY: County Attorney, Tim Kenyon, discussed the open meetings law and open records law per Iowa Code Chapter 21 and 22.

AUDITOR’S QUARTERLY REPORT: Motion by Monday and seconded by Brown to accept the Auditor’s 2nd Quarterly Report for FY15/16. All voting aye, motion carried.

CONSTRUCTION EVALUATION RESOLUTION: Motion by Brown and seconded by Monday to approve Resolution #16 FY15/16. WHEREAS, Iowa Code section 459.304(3) sets out the procedure if a board of supervisors wishes to adopt a “construction evaluation resolution” relating to the construction of a confinement feeding operation structure; and WHEREAS, only counties that have adopted a construction evaluation resolution can submit to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) an adopted recommendation to approve or disapprove a construction permit application regarding a proposed confinement feeding operation structure; and WHEREAS, only counties that have adopted a construction evaluation resolution and submitted an adopted recommendation may contest the DNR’s decision regarding a specific application; and WHEREAS, by adopting a construction evaluation resolution the board of supervisors agrees to evaluate every construction permit application for a proposed confinement feeding operation structure received by the board of supervisors between February 1, 2016 and January 31, 2017 and submit an adopted recommendation regarding that application to the DNR; and WHEREAS, the board of supervisors must conduct an evaluation of every construction permit application using the master matrix created in Iowa Code section 459.305, but the board’s recommendation to the DNR may be based on the final score on the master matrix or may be based on reasons other than the final score on the master matrix; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF UNION COUNTY that the Board of Supervisors hereby adopts this construction evaluation resolution pursuant to Iowa Code section 459.304(3). Roll Call Vote: Monday, aye; Brown, aye; Riley, aye; motion carried.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION BOARD RESOLUTION: Motion by Monday and seconded by Brown to approve Resolution #17 FY15/16. BE IT RESOLVED that the Chairman of the Union County Board of Supervisors, and Sandy Hysell, Union County Auditor, or either one of them acting individually, are hereby authorized to establish a deferred compensation program for participating employees and to perform all acts necessary to fulfill the obligations of Union County relative to said program. The participating employee shall be authorized to sell, assign and endorse for transfer certificates representing stocks, bonds or other securities now registered or hereafter registered as a result of participating in the Union County IA 457 Deferred Compensation Plan. I, Ron Riley, Chairman of the Union County Board of Supervisors, established under the laws of the State of Iowa, hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of a resolution duly adopted by the Board of Supervisors of said County in Iowa, at a meeting duly held the 4th day of January, 2016, at which a quorum was present and voting, and that the same has not been repealed or amended, and remains in full force and effect. Roll Call DEPOSITORY RESOLUTION: Motion by Monday and seconded by Brown to approve Vote: Brown, aye; Monday, aye; Riley, aye; motion carried.

Resolution #18 FY15/16.

BE IT RESOLVED that the Union County Board of Supervisors DEPOSITORY RESOLUTION: MotionIowa by approves Mondaythe and seconded Brown to approve Resolution #18 FY15/16. BE IT REof Union County, following list of by financial institutions to be depositories of the Board Union County funds in conformance all applicable provisions the of Iowa Code list of financial institutions to SOLVED that the Union County of Supervisors of Union with County, Iowa approves following Chapters 452 and 453 (1983) as amended by 1984 Iowa Acts, S.F. 2220.

The Recorder, be depositories of the Union County funds in conformance with all applicable provisions of Iowa Code Chapters 452 and 453 (1983) as Treasurer, Sheriff, Auditor is hereby authorized to deposit the Union County funds in amended by 1984 Iowa Acts, amounts S.F. 2220.

The Recorder, Treasurer, Sheriff, Auditor is hereby not to exceed the maximum approved for each respective financialauthorized institution asto deposit the Union County funds in amounts not to exceedsetthe approved for each respective financial institution as set out below: outmaximum below: Maximum Balance In Effect Under Prior Resolution

Maximum Balance In Effect Under This Resolution

Name of Depository Office

Location

Recorder:

IA St Savings Bank

Creston

150,000.00

150,000.00

Treasurer:

Great Western Bank

Creston

2,000,000.00

1,000,000.00

State Savings Bank

Creston

1,000,000.00

1,000,000.00

First Nat’l Bank

5,000,000.00

Auditor:

Iowa medical facilities.

• Because of a conflict • Creston’s girls bas- with a large group speech APPROPRIATION Motion by Brown and seconded by Monday to approve ketball action at RESOLUTION: Osceola competition, Creston/Oth your of Januarymeet 2016, the matterE-Mail of amending Resolution #21 18 FY15/16.

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appropriations for these changes, in accordance with section 331.434(6) of the Code of Iowa. BE AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that the appropriations for the approved 20152016 budget amendment dated January 4, 2016 for the following departments are:

Public notice

Sheriff:

TREASURER CERTIFICATION OF APPOINTMENTS: Motion by Brown and seconded by Monday to accept Jenny Wheeler as Deputy Treasurer and Stacey Graham as Driver’s treatment for asserious ill- than the Hawkeye 10 start-Kelly 1 p.m.

License Deputy recommended

by Union County Treasurer, Busch. All voting aye, nesses or injuries at central ing time of 6 p.m. motion carried.

Creston

5,000,000.00

IA St Savings Bank

Creston

8,000,000.00

PCSB

Creston

2,000,000.00

1,000,000.00

IA Public Agency % Norwest Bank

Des Moines

1,000,000.00

1,000,000.00

First Nat’l Bank

Creston

350,000.00

350,000.00

PCSB

Creston

100,000.00

100,000.00

IA St Savings Bank

Creston

25,000.00

25,000.00

First Nat’l Bank

Creston

25,000.00

25,000.00

PCSB

Creston

25,000.00

25,000.00

8,000,000.00

Roll Call Vote: Monday, aye; Riley,aye; aye;Brown, motion Roll Brown, Call Vote:aye; Monday, aye;carried.

Riley, aye; motion carried.

HOLIDAY SCHEDULE: Motion by Brown and seconded by Monday to approve the Union County 2016 Holiday Schedule.

Union President’s DayHOLIDAY SCHEDULE: Motion by Brown and seconded by Monday to approve Mon.,theFeb. 15, 2016 County 2016 Holiday Schedule.

Good Friday-1/2 day Fri., March 25, 2016 Memorial DayPresident’s Day Mon., Feb. 15, 2016 Mon., May 30, 2016 Independence Good Day Friday-1/2 day Fri., March 25, 2016 Mon., July 04, 2016 Mon., May 30, 2016Mon., Sept. 05, 2016 Labor Day Memorial Day Independence Day Mon., July 04, 2016 Veterans Day Labor Day Fri., Nov. 11, 2016 Mon., Sept. 05, 2016 Thanksgiving Day Veterans Day Fri., Nov. 11, 2016 Thurs., Nov. 24, 2016 Day after Thanksgiving Thanksgiving Day Thurs., Nov. 24, 2016 Fri., Nov. 25, 2016 Thanksgiving Fri., Nov. 25, 2016 Christmas EveDay (dayafter before) Fri., Dec 23, 2016 Christmas Eve (day before) Fri., Dec 23, 2016 Christmas DayChristmas (day after) Mon., Dec. 26, 2016 Day (day after) Mon., Dec. 26, 2016 New Year’s Day New Year’s Day Mon., Jan 02, 2017 Mon., Jan 02, 2017 All voting aye, motion carried.

All voting aye, motion carried.

OFFICIAL NEWSPAPERS: Motion by Monday and seconded by Brown to appoint the Creston News Advertiser and The Afton Star Enterprise as the county’sOFFICIAL official 2016 newspapers. All voting aye, motion carried.

NEWSPAPERS: Motion by Monday and seconded by Brown to appoint the REAFFIRM 28E AGREEMENT: Motion

by Brown and seconded

by Monday to sign the 28E Agreement between Union County Creston News Advertiser and The Afton Star Enterprise as the county’s official 2016 newspapers. voting aye, motion carried.carried. and Guthrie County for sanitarian services.AllAll voting aye, motion RECORD RETENTION RESOLUTION: Motion by Monday and seconded by Brown to approve Resolution #19 FY15/16. The REAFFIRM 28E AGREEMENT: Motion by Brown and seconded by Monday to sign the 28E following is a list of records which are tobetween be destroyed (afterand appropriate documents are scanned andvoting checked) Agreement Union County Guthrie County for sanitarian services. All aye, by burning in accordance with law and as authorized by motion the Union County Board of Supervisors on January 04, 2016. County records included are: carried.

RECOMMENDED RETENTION RECORD RETENTION RESOLUTION: Motion by MondayDESTROYED and seconded by Brown to RECORDS AFTER approve Resolution #19 FY15/16. The following is a list of records which are to be Receipts 1 yr After destroyed (after appropriate documents are scanned and checked) byAudit burning in Secondary Roads Receipts accordance with law and as authorized by the Union County 1 yrBoard After Audit of Supervisors on January 04, 2016. County records included are: Claims 2 yr after Audit Mental Health Copies for Claims 2 yr after Audit RECOMMENDED RETENTION Handwritten Claims 2 yr after Audit Payroll time cards and LedgersRECORDS 5 yr afterAFTER DESTROYED Receipts balances 1 yr After Annual reports receipts, expenditures, 10 yrAudit Roads Receipts 1 yr After General ledger, expenditure & Secondary revenue ledgers 10 yrAudit Claims 2 yr after Closed Session Tapes 10 yrAudit Board AGENDA Administrative & legal values ended.

Health Insurance Reports Administrative & legal values ended.

Returned Homestead & Military disallowances Administrative & legal values ended.

Roll Call Vote: Brown, aye; Monday, aye; Riley, aye; motion carried.

SUPERVISORS ORGANIZATION RESOLUTION: Motion by Brown and seconded by Monday to approve Resolution #20 FY15/16. Be It Resolved by the Union County Board of Supervisors that their regular meeting days be set for each Monday of the month and claims will be approved the second and fourth Mondays of each month. Special sessions to be held on Wednesday when possible.

Business will be conducted pursuant to Robert’s Rules of Order except, Chairman of the Board can make motions or second motions for prompt flow of business. No bills will be allowed unless they carry the approval of the officer empowered to order the same. That the aid of the Poor must be obtained through the County General Relief Designee (MATURA Action Corporation) or Chair of the Board of Supervisors. That all claims must be itemized in full with vendor invoice and signed by office head. Claims must be filed in the Auditor’s office by noon on Thursday preceding the weekly session of the Board, exceptions with the discretion of the Board. Roll Call Vote: Monday, aye; Brown, aye; Riley, aye; motion carried.

TREASURER CERTIFICATION OF APPOINTMENTS: Motion by Brown and seconded by Monday to accept Jenny Wheeler

as Deputy Treasurer and Stacey Graham as Driver’s License Deputy as recommended by Union County Treasurer, Kelly Busch. All voting aye, motion carried.

APPROPRIATION RESOLUTION: Motion by Brown and seconded by Monday to approve Resolution #21 FY15/16. NOW on this 4th day of January 2016, the matter of amending the fiscal year 2015-2016 appropriations comes before the Union County Board of Supervisors. WHEREAS it is now necessary to amend the fiscal year 2015-2016 appropriations for these changes, in accordance with section 331.434(6) of the Code of Iowa. BE AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that the appropriations for the approved 2015-2016 budget amendment dated January 4, 2016 for the following departments are: PRIOR INCREASE AMENDED DEPARTMENT APPROPRIATION DECREASE APPROPRIATION Human Services 117,299 75,000 192,299 District Court 54,650 70,000 124,650 General Services 2,501,952 15,000 2,516,952 Rural Serv/Landill 20,460 4,000 24,460

These changes are approved and signed on the 4th day of January 2016. th Roll Call Vote: Monday, aye; Brown, aye; Riley, aye; motion carried.

JONES TOWNSHIP CLERK APPOINTMENT: Motion by Monday and seconded by Brown to appoint Billie Jo Henrichs as the Jones Township Clerk. All voting aye, motion carried.

ADA BOARD: Motion by Brown and seconded by Monday to approve the ADA Board appointments; Betty Crittenden, Allison Danilovich, Rick Piel, Sandy Hysell, Paul Boden, Larry Latham, Doug Jones, and Ron Riley. All voting aye, motion carried.

CONDEMNATION COMMISSION: Motion by Monday and seconded by Brown to appoint the following: LICENSED REAL ESTATE BROKERS OR SALESMEN: Dennis Carter, Retta Ripperger, Korina Loudon, Bruce Jamie Travis, and Diane Poore. BANK AND/OR LOAN AGENCIES: Thad Sickels (PCSB), Ty Rogers (Iowa State Savings Bank), Randy Ringsdorf (First National), Scott Coen (State Savings), and Daniell Mericle (Great Western). OWNERS-OPERATORS OF AGRICULTURE PROPERTY: Richard Ide, Eddie Ehm, Ann Moore, and Leslie Wurster. OWNERS OF CITY PROPERTY: Franklin Eighme, Katie Turner, Gail Peterson, Kent Forbes, Mary Seales, and Morris Conklin. All voting aye, motion carried.

CONSERVATION BOARD REAPPOINTMENT: Motion by Brown and seconded by Monday to reappoint Steve Maltzahn to the Conservation Board for a five year term. All voting aye, motion carried.

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COMMISSION: Motion by Monday and seconded by Brown to appoint Ron Riley to commission and Lois Monday to serve as alternate. All voting aye, motion carried.

ENTERPRISE ZONE COMMISSION: Motion by Monday and seconded by Brown to appoint Lois Monday as a Union County Board Representative to the Enterprise Zone Commission. All voting aye, motion carried.

HEALTH BOARD: Motion by Brown and seconded by Monday to appoint Dennis Brown for a one year term, and Jim Ide for a two year term to the Board of Health. All voting aye, motion carried.

LEC BOARD: Motion by Brown and seconded by Monday to approve Lois Monday and Dennis Brown as Union County Representatives to the LEC Board. All voting aye, motion carried.

MEDICAL EXAMINERS: Motion by Monday and seconded by Brown to appoint Dr. John C. Hoyt, Dr. Daniel S. Walker, and Dr. Lonnie Miller as Medical Examiners for 2016. All voting aye, motion carried.

PRAIRIE SOLID WASTE AGENCY BOARD: Motion by Monday and seconded by Brown to reappoint Dennis Brown as the Union County Representative for the Prairie Solid Waste Agency Board. All voting aye, motion carried.

BOARD APPOINTMENTS: Motion by Monday and seconded by Brown to approve the following Board Appointments: 5th Judicial Comm. Board, Des Moines: Dennis Brown Alternate: Lois Monday Airport Redistricting Commission: Lois Monday /Ron Riley Connections: Area Agency on Aging Dennis Brown Alternate: Lois Monday Atura: Transportation Ron Riley Alternate: Lois Monday Case Management Advisory Board: Ron Riley Alternate: Dennis Brown County Board Of Health: Dennis Brown Alternate: Ron Riley Southern Hills Mental Health Ron Riley Alternate: Dennis Brown Crossroads Mental Health: Dennis Brown Alternate: Ron Riley Decatorization Board: Dennis Brown Alternate: Lois Monday Department Of Human Services Advisory Board: Ron Riley/Sandy Hysell Emergency Management Commission: Ron Riley Alternate: Lois Monday E911 Service Board: Paul Vermeer Alternate: Dennis Brown Enterprise Zone: Lois Monday Health Insurance Committee: Ron Riley Alternate: Dennis Brown Heartland Management Alliance: Ron Riley Iowa Watershed Board: Ron Riley LEC Board: Lois Monday and Alternate: Ron Riley Dennis Brown Matura Action: Ron Riley Alternate: Dennis Brown PrairieSolid Waste Agency Board: Dennis Brown Alternate: Lois Monday RC&D Committee: Ron Riley Alternate: Dennis Brown Regional E911 Board: Paul Vermeer Alternate: Dennis Brown RWIB: Dennis Brown Alternate: Ron Riley SICOG Project Board: Ron Riley Alternate: Dennis Brown Southern Iowa Development And Conservation Authority: Dennis Brown Alternate: Ron Riley Southern Iowa Trolley Lois Monday Alternate: Ron Riley Union Co. Alcohol Education Information Referral Svc: Lois Monday Alternate: Ron Riley Union County Economic Development Commission: Ron Riley Alternate: Dennis Brown Union County Public Funding: Ron Riley Alternate: Dennis Brown Workforce Development Board: Dennis Brown Alternate: Lois Monday Zoning Board of Adjustments- Afton: Dennis Brown Union County Health Care Coalition Lois Monday Alternate: Ron Riley All voting aye, motion carried.

HISTORICAL SOCIETY: Dick Anderson, Ed Ritter, Wally Miller, and Steve Francis discussed the Historical Society budget request for 2017 and also discussed progress made putting up signs at each of the 100+ country school locations around Union County.

ENGINEER: Union County Engineer, Steve Akes, presented and discussed the weekly maintenance activity report and the potential purchase of new equipment.

ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 12:08 PM. ATTEST: SANDY HYSELL, AUDITOR BY: RON RILEY, CHAIRMAN BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

These changes are approved and signed on the 4 day of January 2016. Roll Call Vote: Monday, aye; Brown, aye; Riley, aye; motion carried.

JONES TOWNSHIP CLERK APPOINTMENT: Motion by Monday and seconded by Brown to appoint Billie Jo Henrichs as the Jones Township Clerk. All voting aye, motion carried.

14A

SPORTS Area girls basketball

Mount Ayr 79, Lenox 18 MOUNT AYR — Mount Ayr took a 29-8 first-quarter lead on the way to defeating the Lenox girls Tuesday night, 79-18.

Kelcie Shields had 30 points and 15 rebounds for Mount Ayr (74). Sara Winemiller had 15 points and K. Shields Megan Warin ended with 11 points.

Tess Shields contributed nine points, six rebounds and seven assists.

“We got a lot of steals (21), we only had 10 turnovers and shot well, but the one stat that sticks out is 25 assists,” said Raiderette coach Thad Streit. “That is a sign of unselfish teammates. We got great movement and hit the open girl tonight.”

Halee Wallace had eight points and four rebounds for Lenox (2-10). Mika Weaver ended with six points and four rebounds.

Diagonal 42, Moulton-Udell 27 DIAGONAL — Diagonal got off to an 11-4 start and led 24-10 at halftime before finishing with a 42-27 victory over Moulton-Udell Tuesday night.

Freshman Emily Newton had 15 points, eight rebounds and three assists.

Jaci Haidsiak had 11 points Newton and Cassidy Becker finished with six points and a team-high 11 rebounds for the Maroonettes (7-4).

Shayla Martsching scored eight points for Moulton-Udell (4-7).

Middle school basketball 7th girls

MINBURN — Creston seventh-grade girls held their fourth straight opponent under 10 points in a 39-7 victory over ADM Thursday.

Creston held leads of 10-0 and 21-1 after the first two quarters.

Samantha Dunphy nearly had a double-double with 15 points and nine rebounds.

Kelsey Fields had 10 points and seven rebounds. Rachel Boyer collected six steals and Peyton Rice had four for the Panther defense that had 20 steals.

“We had a slow third quarter (6-4) but otherwise the girls were aggressive and finding the open player,” Creston coach Larry Peterson said. “That was probably Samantha Dunphy’s best overall game. We were 5-of-14 on free throws so we could definitely improve there.”

Creston also won the B game, 39-14, after trailing 9-6 at halftime.

“Tale of two halves,” Peterson said. “The girls really came out firing after halftime and executed our offense well. The defense was active and the girls used some nice shot fakes to get an opening.”

Jordan Scherer led Creston with eight points and seven steals. The Panthers had 18 steals in the game.

Morgan Buxton had five rebounds and six points. Katie Adair had six points and four rebounds.

Creston hosts Nodaway Valley at 4 p.m. Friday in a battle of undefeated teams.

Creston A (39) — Samantha Dunphy 15, Kelsey Fields 10, Braelyn Baker 5, Rylie Driskell 5, Morgan Buxton 2, Peyton Rice 1, Karly Calvin 1. Rebounds — Dunphy 9, Fields 7, Baker 6, Buxton 3, Rachel Boyer 3. Steals — Boyer 6, Rice 4, Driskell 2, Baker 2, Calvin 2.

ADM A (7) — Brooke Hickey 2, Paige Jensen 2, Julia Case 2, Bella Benetti 1.

Creston B (39) — Jordyn Scherer 8, Morgan Buxton 6, Payton Luther 6, Katie Adair 6, Karly Calvin 4, Cierra Oelberg 4, Caitlyn Gist 3, Kaci Abildtrup 2. Rebounds — Buxton 5, Adair 4, KyLee Richards 3, Katie Buchanan 2, Oelberg 2, Gist 2.

Steals — Scherer 7, Buxton 3, Luther 3, Gist 2.

ADM B (14) — Jordyn Paulson 4.

7th boys

Creston seventh-grade boys rolled past Red Oak Monday, 65-7. Creston also won the B game, 12-5.

Four players scored in double figures for the Panthers in the first game, led

by Cole Strider’s 14 points.

“The kids bounced back

after a tough loss last Thursday,” Creston coach Mike McCabe said. “We played very unselfish and had assists on a large number of our baskets.”

Brodie Wallace scored five points in the second game.

“This was a good win basically against Red Oak’s ‘A’ team,” McCabe said.

Creston A (65) — Cole Strider 14, Brance Baker 13, Cael Kralik 10, Clayton Stafford 10, Colby Burg 8, James Kunz 4, Evan Bruce 3, Keagan Smith 2, Kaden Briggs 1.

Red Oak A (7).

Creston B (12) — Brodie Wallace 5, Evan Bruce 2, Kaden Briggs 2, Britain Miller 2, Brayden Fitzgerald 1.

Red Oak B (5).

8th boys

Creston pulled away from Red Oak in the second half in a 40-24 victory in eighthgrade boys basketball here Monday. The Creston B team was also victorious, 1917.

Eli Loudon scored 12 points for Creston in the first game. Creston led by five points at halftime and made a three-quarter length shot to get within four points.

“Red Oak stayed close for most of the game,” Creston coach Scott Wagner said.

“In the fourth quarter we finally started to be more aggressive going to the rim and started to get them in foul trouble. We started to push the ball down the court. I’m proud of the effort we gave toward the end and how we kept playing, even when our execution wasn’t always there.”

Kerwn Shaw scored eight points for Creston in the second game.

“They got out to a quick start from a couple of our turnovers but we adjusted well and slowly started coming back on them,” Wagner said. “We really dominated the inside play and our post players played good defense on them. We were able to get a lead with about a minute left and hold on for the win. Happy with the effort the kids made in pulling out a win and how they kept fighting when we were down to come back for the win.”

Creston A (40) — Eli Loudon 12, Eli Hartman 8, Devin Baker 6, Camden Peterson 6, Austin Bloyd 5, Gavin Gillam 3.

Red Oak A (24) — Carson Jansky 9, Jacob Athen 5, Noah Westerlund 4, Jake Echternach 2, Zach Guerta 2, Bruce Lukehart 2.

Creston B (19) — Kerwn Shaw 8, Ashton Wills 5, Eli Hartman 4, Jared Moreland 2.

Red Oak B (17) — Carson Jansky 5, Nolan Snyder 4, Dereck Baucom 3, Jake Echternach 2, Zach Guerta 2, Noah Westerlund 1.

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1000 E. Howard • Creston 782-5012 Drug Free EOE

Hilltop Gardens Call 641-768-2276 Please leave message

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Industrial Hardfacing, Inc. is seeking Welders, Machinists Grinders and Assembly Workers.

We offer an excellent benefit package including health insurance.

Starting wage is $10.00 - $18.00/Hr depending on qualifications with up to $2,000.00 sign on bonus.

Applications may be picked up at 218 East Main St., Lamoni, IA Monday - Friday 8:00 am-4:30 pm or email a detailed resume to hr@industhard.com NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE Industrial Hardfacing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

We are proud to invest in you by providing nurse aide membership benefits (NAHCA), online training, LPN & RN tuition assistance, a generous anniversary bonus, & much more! Visit us on the web to learn more and apply.

Production Dept. - Layer Houses Lead - 1st shift Production Dept. - Layer Houses Housewalkers - 1st shift Packageing for Processing/Packaging Department - 1st shift Manure Dept. - Operator Iowa Cagefree, LLP-Clearfield has many great benefits after 30 days!! Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Flex Plan plus many other benefit options!

For employment consideration please contact the office at 641-336-2292 or visit our office location in Clearfield for more information on our current job openings.

Iowa Cagefree, LLP - Clearfield 1641 Yellowstone Avenue Clearfield, Iowa 50840 641-336-2292 EOE

Sign on Bonus $1000 Full-time $500 Part-time

641-782-8511

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EOE/AAP Disability & Vets

Now accepting applications for the following positions: Head Volleyball Coach Welding Instructor

The family of Kenneth Abel would like to express their thanks and appreciation to all of our relatives and friends who surrounded us with their love.

We were deeply touched by the numerous calls, visits, and prayers during Dad’s illness and passing.

A special thank you to the Hospice House staff, Dr. Steve Reeves, Powers Funeral Home for their professional service and Pastor Delores Doench.

The memorial money was used to purchase a blanket warmer for the Creston Hospice House.

Sincerely the family of Kenneth Abel Denny, Doug, Diane, Jeff, Chuck, Debbie & Dawna

Millwright – Creston, IA Up to $22/hr. based on experience Repair grain elevator machinery/equipment Mechanical & Welding skills required Travel required Work within Company safety guidelines Competitive salary, excellent medical, dental, life and 401K benefits.

We operate a drug free environment.

To apply, Contact Paul Westlake at 641-745-0377 or pick up an application at the Creston Gavilon location at 300 Osage Street, Creston, IA 50801 Gavilon is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Accounting Manager

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The position is responsible for a variety of financial accounting and reporting functions including, but not limited to: general ledger, accounts payable, sales tax compliance, SOX compliance, establishing and maintaining standard costs, ensuring the integrity of inventory movements, capital spending and fixed assets, budgeting, analysis and preserving the integrity of internal controls.

Candidates should have a college degree in business with accounting emphasis or college degree with emphasis other than accounting and three years of accounting experience. Candidates should have excellent oral and written communication skills. Applicants must also have knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word & Outlook.

Michael Foods offers a competitive salary and benefit plan. Please submit your resume to the following address or fax number: Michael Foods Egg Products Company

Attn: Human Resources 1009 South Brooks Lenox, IA 50851 Fax (641) 333-4800 Phone (641) 333-4700 EEO/AAP

Computer Repair

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BUILTNETWORKS, 805 Wyoming Ave, Creston, IA, 641-782-4765, Computer sales, repair, networking. Over 25 years experience. PC & Mac.

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Glass QUALITY GLASS CO. Automotive, home, business and farm.

Commercial lock service and trailer sales. Hwy 34 East, in Creston 641-782-5155

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EVERY DAY, WHAT WOULD IT BE? YOU’VE HAD TO TREAT? One time, a kid Pizza had a crayon stuck in his ear, and it took forever to get that thing out.

• FIRST IMPRESSION OF CRESTON: I was surprised how neat the train station was. It GRMC • WHAT’S THE was also bigger than I expected. family doctor LONGEST YOU’VE GONE WITHOUT • HOMETOWN: SLEEP? When I Audubon was on call in residency, I went • HOW LONG HAVE YOU probably 30 hours BEEN PRACTICING? 2013. I without sleep. started at GRMC Dec. 1.

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YOU COULD BE ANYONE FOR A DAY, WHO WOULD IT BE? The queen of England

• FAVORITE AGE TO TREAT: I love little kiddos and elderly folks.

JOB: Helping people help themselves and convincing them to do what’s best for them

Creston • 782-7023

• ONE EMBARRASSING EXPERIENCE ON THE JOB: I ordered

2,340 Dum Dums, when I thought I was ordering maybe 200.

• DO YOU HAVE ANY TATTOOS? No, but I know what I’d get if I got

one: a tiny dragonfly. I grew up in a family of aviation, and I’d get a dragonfly as a tribute to my friend, who was killed flying a plane called the Dragonfly.

Library news The following events are at the Gibson Memorial Library, located at 200 W. Howard St., in Creston.

Regular library hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday and Wednesday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. The library is closed on Sunday.

Check the library out on Facebook.

“Re-Readers’ Race” Phyllis Fritz was the winner of the “Re-Readers’ Race.” She was awarded a library tote filled with prizes including a mug, snacks, puzzles and more.

The library thanks all who participated in this reading challenge.

Adult reading program The adult winter reading program began Jan. 14. The title is “Cuddling Up with a Good Read.” Registration and instructions are located on the second floor. Read or listen to what you want from the library that totals 2016 pages.

Coloring for adults Coming Jan. 26 is the “Coloring and Cocoa” program for adults. It begins at 1 p.m. and runs until 2 p.m. or later. Coloring sheets will be provided along with some coloring materials.

You may bring your own coloring supplies if you want. Yes, you can bring your own coloring book. If you’re on your lunch break, bring your lunch. No registration required. The program is free. We request no children.

New books “After She’s Gone” by Lisa Jackson; “Another Way Home” by Deborah Raney; “Anything for You” by Kristan Higgins: “Ashley Bell” by Dean Koontz; “Audacious” by Beth Moore; “Avenue of

Mysteries” by John Irving; “Away in a Manger”

by Rhys Bowen; “Beyond the Silence” by Tracie Peterson; “Chocolate Falcon Fraud” by JoAnna Carl; “Crimson Shore” by Douglas Preston; “Crossing” by Michael Connelly; “Dark Corners” by Ruth Rendell; “Dead Ice” by Laurel Hamilton; “Destiny and Power” by Jo Meacham; “Diabetes Breakthrough” by Osmam M.D., Ph.D. Hamdy and “Downton Abbey - A Celebration: The Official Companion to All Six Seasons”

by Jessica Fellowes.

“First Hostage” by Joel Rosenberg; “Forgotten Soldier” by Brad Taylor; “Fresh Start: The New You Begins Today” by Joel Osteen; ‘Front Runner” by Felix Francis; “Golem of Paris” by Jonathan Kellerman; “Happily Ever After” by Ali Wentworth; “Healing Ways” by Dr. Matilde Parente; “Home to Chicory Lane” by Deborah Raney; “House of the Rising Sun” by James Lee Burke; “Hunting and Gathering Survival Manual” by Tim Macwelch; “Killing Monica” by Candace Bushnell; “Kiss Me”

by Susan Mallery; “Lady’s Command” by Stephanie Laurens and “Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up”

by Marie Kondo.

“Lights Out” by Ted Koppel; “Magic Strings of Frankie Presto” by Mitch Albom; “Make ‘em Laugh”

by Debbie Reynolds; “McGraw-Hill Education: Preparation for the GED Test” by Cynthia Johnson; “Miracles from Heaven”

by Christy Beam; “Notorious RBG” by Irin Carmon; “Now and Forever”

by Mary Connealy; “Outsmarting Alzheimer’s” by

THE

ALPHA COURSE explore the meaning of life!

Salem Lutheran Church Sundays starting Jan. 17th — 5:00 - 7:00 pm —

We are all searching for more.

What is the point of life?

Why is there suffering in the world?

What happens when we die?

Is forgiveness possible? Is God real?

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 snack, 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, 5:00-7:00pm Jan. 17th to Mar. 20th (except for Super Bowl Sunday). Childcare is available. If you would like to register please call 641-782-2920 and ask for Pastor Brian Jack.

We look forward to seeing you!

Kenneth S. Kosik; “Perfect Heritage” by Penny Vincenzi; “Plain Dead” by Emma Miller; “Precious Gifts” by Danielle Steel: “Put a Ring on It” by Beth Kendrick; “Red Lightening” by Laura Pritchett.

“Revenge of the Seven” by Lore Pittacus; “Rose Society” by Marie Lu; “Royal Wedding” by Meg Cabot; “Secret Sisters” by Jayne Ann Krentz; “Shopaholic to the Rescue” by Sophie Kinsella; “Somewhere We Only Know” by Barbara Freethy; “Splinter the Silence” by Val McDermid; “Stars of Fortune” by Nora Roberts; “Summer Secrets”

by Jane Green; “Thin Ice”

by Irene Hannon; “Thing Explainer” by Randall Munroe and “Tom Clancy Commander in Chief” by Mark Gearney.

“Undaunted Hope” by Jody Hedlund; “Wedding Chapel” by Rachel Hauck; “Wildfire in His Arms” by Johanna Lindsey; “Wyoming Rugged” by Diana Palmer; “Bazaar of Bad

Dreams” by Stephen King; “Duke in His Own Words”

by Ethan Wayne; “Gratitude” by Oliver Sacks; “Painter’s Daughter” by Julie Klassen; “Notes from a Small Island” by Bill Bryson; “Santangelos” by Jackie Collins; “Two Roads Home” by Deborah Raney; “ Eighty-One Seconds”

by Larayne Tropp; “Bitter Season” by Tami Hoag; “Knockout” by David Rosenfelt and “Darkness” by Karen Robards.

“Dressmaker’s War” by Mary Chamberlain; “Expatriates” by Janice Y.K. Lee; “Feverborn” by Karen Marie Moning: “Guest House” by Chris Bojalian; “My Name Is Lucy Barton”

by Elizabeth Strout; “Road to Little Dribbling” by Bill Bryson; “Son’s Vow” by Shelley Shephard Gray; “Spark Joy” by Marie Kondo; “Things We Keep” by Sally Hepworth; “What’s Wrong with My Houseplant” by David Deardorff and “Your Heart’s Desire”

by Melody Carlson.

MT. AYR COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

HONOR ROLL FOR FIRST SEMESTER

“A” HONOR ROLL SENIORS Trevor Anderson Kirsten Dolecheck Kyle Dolecheck Ica Hauge Lincoln Lutrick Shaley Miller Madison Mobley Ashton Quick Trina Restauro Caleb Schnoor Logan Stark Miranda Waugh Taylor Wilson JUNIORS Hope Fletchall Sadie Frost Blair Glendenning Mitchell Jennett Macy Larsen Kelcie Shields Tessa Shields Megan Warin SOPHOMORES Eian Adams Bailey Anderson Mercadez Birkenholz Kennedy Brokaw-McAlexander Madyson Henson Caylie Hickman William Hunt Alyssa Johnson Abbey Schafer John Young FRESHMAN Caroline McAlexander Emma Mobley Samantha Schaefer John Shields 8TH GRADE Abigail Barnes Dalton Elwood Dawson Frost Ryker Hickman Tyler Jones Jaycee Knight Cayden Lambert Jordan McAlexander Brice Phelps 7TH GRADE Alexa Anderson Jolene Ebersole Haylee Fletchall

Destiny Hansen Lindsey Jennett Rachael Lutrick Lacy Post Stephanie Post Bryce Shaha Alexa Smith Rachel Sobotka Hope Whittington “B” HONOR ROLL SENIORS Jay Blair Samantha Crawford Kirsten Davis Laura Davison Cheyenne Gillespie Wyatt Jackson Lew Knapp Macy Lilienthal Jed McCreary Ethan McGill Rhett Murphy Alexandra Young JUNIORS Molly Anderson Heath Andreson Cassie Brand Cal Daughton Haylea England Breanne Haley Brittany Mastin Micheala Mueller Megan Reasoner Devin Russo Ashton Sheil Ciera Willets Clay Wimer SOPHOMORES Alex Booth Brianna Dory Adelyda Ebersole Josie Jones Mitchell Lutrick Dylan McAlexander Kenisha Ross Katie Sickels Hallie Still Villian Young Frances Zaldivar FRESHMAN Hunter Arends Timothy Asleson BrieAnn Byrd Quentin Gregg

Abbigail Haley Chase Henry Gabrielle Hunke Hannah Jackson Keirston Klommhaus Ryann Martin Jessica McCreary Samantha McGill Alex Popelka Jentri Ruby MacKenzie Shields Trenton Stull Zack Thurman Hayley Whittington 8TH GRADE Hanna Ackley Kaley Adams Madison Birkenholz Joshua Cowley Kaitlyn Dolecheck Rachel Gregg Isaac Grose Bryce Hower Justin Hyde Reas Knapp Alexis Main Erik Masoner Gracie Mobley Avery Riggs Addison Shay Hadlie Sickels Michael Sluyter Byanca Smith Elizabeth Sobotka Jamie Stackhouse Samantha Stewart Isaac Timmerman 7TH GRADE Kaede Burgress Avery Dickerson Trae Ehlen Bricey Gorman Melaina Haley Levi Henry Ryker Henson MaKayla Jones Briar Knapp Brynn Nickle Loryn Schaefer Taylor Shields Hallee Stewart Erik Trujillo Payton Weehler Olivia West

These businesses salute the honor roll students.

Boyd Appliance Center, Inc. Clearview Estates Cook Video & Appliance Creston Automotive Creston News Advertiser Edward Jones - Randy Gregg Eighmy Monuments Farm Bureau Julie Davison & Jason Butler Farmer’s Cooperative Company Farm & Home Supply Creston & Mt. Ayr

First National Bank in Creston • Afton Glendenning Motor Co. Inc. ISSB Mount Ayr Inn Gerold’s Plumbing/Offsprings Furniture Powers Funeral Homes Creston & Afton Southwestern Community College Stalker Chevrolet Tyler Insurance Services, Inc. Wm. H. French Agency

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