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Iowa legislature rings in 2014 session

Prescott remains under boil advisory

By JAKE WADDINGHAM CNA staff reporter

jwaddingham@crestonnews.com

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oming off of a highly productive 2013 session with strong bipartisan effort, the Iowa legislature reconvened Monday with a majority of the House and Senate focused on one topic.

Getting re-elected.

Three members of the Iowa House and two senators are running for Congress. One senator is making a bid for governor and another is running for the U.S. Senate.

Several other representatives and senators are entertaining the idea of making a bid for attorney general and secretary of state.

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Terry Branstad announced Wednes- Branstad day he will run for office again.

With the focus being on the election and future in the legislature, the 2014 session is expected to be short, and the topics are expected to have little controversy.

“What seems to be on their minds is the short session,” said Sen. Hubert Houser from Iowa Senate District 11. “Normally, we could do 170 to 200 bills a session, although personally, I don’t think we need to be passing that many. A majority of those are updates or corrections.”

Houser, 72, described the election year as a changing of the guard.

U.S. Sen. Tom Harkin and Rep. Tom Latham are not seeking re-election. Houser is also planning to retire after 42 years of elected

PRESCOTT – The city of Prescott remains under a boil advisory this morning after a contractor hit a water main about 10:20 a.m. Wednesday.

Water main repairs were made Wednesday afternoon by Southern Iowa Rural Water Association (SIRWA). Water samples have been taken and SIRWA officials expect the boil order to be lifted sometime Friday.

Until then, the DepartBOIL ORDER ment of Natural Resources (DNR) and the rural water in Prescott utility advise residents in expected to be Prescott to boil water used lifted sometime for drinking or cooking, or Friday. use bottled water until the boil advisory is lifted.

Residents should bring the water to a boil, boil it for one minute and let it cool before using it for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth and preparing food. They can use tap water for bathing and similar purposes.

Boiling kills bacteria and other organisms. Bacteria in drinking water may pose greater health risks for infants, young children, some of the elderly and people with compromised immune systems.

Find more information at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline, 800-427-4791. The city or DNR will notify residents when the water is safe to drink.

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Iowa Rep. Jack Drake, R-Griswold, spends time explaining information to Creston residents Mike Lang and Rudy Ehm after a legislative coffee in March 2013 hosted

by Creston Chamber of Commerce. Legislative coffees this year — with Drake and Hubert Houser, R-Carson, in attendance — will be Feb. 1, March 1 and April 5 at the council chamber at the restored Creston Depot.

public service.

Hot topics Houser said one topic of continued discussion is road funding.

“I would be in the general agreement there won’t be a tax increase on roads,” Houser said.

Iowa’s state budget is approaching a surplus of $900 million, so some funding may be moved from the general fund to help with r o a d maintenance.

Lobbiest are pushing for a longterm so- Houser lution.

The Iowa Department of Transportation released nine different proposals of how road funding could be increased, with the most controversial being a gas tax increase.

Other topics of rising interest include addressing

cyber bullying, increasing Iowa’s access to faster internet service and the expansion of early childhood education.

Condition of the State speech

Branstad — in his 20th year as Iowa’s governor — delivered his Condition of the State speech Tuesday morning.

He is running for office again in 2014.

A victory would make him the longest serving governor in the history of the United States.

After highlighting the success of bipartisan work in 2013, which included expanded health-care coverage for low-income families, education reform and a major tax cut, Branstad boasted about Iowa’s state budget surplus, low unemployment rate (4.4 percent) and 13,000 new jobs for Iowans since he returned to office.

“Iowans have proved time and time again, when

working with one another, rather than against one another, we can overcome any challenge,” Branstad said in his speech.

Branstad encouraged legislators to look into the Connect Every Iowan Act, an attempt to bring more high-speed Internet to underserved areas.

The act also includes a revitalization of the Iowa Communications Network to allow for better distance learning opportunities.

Another act Branstad addressed targets bullying online and in schools.

The Bully-Free Iowa Act would require parental notification and allow schools to respond to bullying off school grounds if specific conditions are met.

“To me, this is the Iowa Dream,” Branstad said.

“That dream of opportunity and prosperity, which can become a reality for every Iowan willing to work for it.”

Branstad seeks sixth term as governor

UI research could strengthen flu-season recommendations IOWA CITY (MCT) — By this time next winter, the federal government aims to have better recommendations about when seasonal flu sufferers should return to school or work thanks to an international study that includes the University of Iowa.

The research, funded by the National Institutes of Health, is looking specifically at the effectiveness of

Tamiflu, a brand of the antiviral drug Oseltamivir commonly prescribed to treat influenza. The medication has been approved for use for about a decade, after initial studies saw symptoms improve after 24 hours, said Patricia Winokur, UI professor of internal medicine and infectious diseases.

But little research has been done on how Tamiflu affects spread of the illness,

prompting a follow-up study using the latest technologies involving molecular testing, Winokur said.

“We are trying to fill in the gaps of what we know of how Tamiflu affects disease symptoms as well as viral shedding,” she said. “This is going to help us better understand how to use Tamiflu to prevent spread of the flu to other people.”

The study requires oth-

erwise healthy individuals ages 18 to 64 with flu-like symptoms to volunteer within the first 48 hours of feeling sick. Half of the study participants will receive Tamiflu and half will get a placebo, and everyone will be asked to keep a journal of their symptoms.

UI researchers will collect

DES MOINES (MCT) — After a 12 year absence from the governor’s office, Terry Branstad’s 2010 gubernatorial bid was dubbed the “back to the future” campaign.

Wednesday night Iowa’s longest-serving governor kicked off his campaign for a sixth term by asking: “Are you ready to build Iowa’s future?”

“Four years ago, I came back to lead Iowa’s recovery,” the Guthrie County Republican said in announcing his 2014 re-election campaign at the Hy-Vee Conference Center in West Des Moines.

He took credit for leading a comeback that included restoring responsible budgeting practices, winning approval of education reforms, setting a goal of making Iowa the healthiest state in the nation, attracting $7.5 billion in capital investment to Iowa and creating more than 130,000 new jobs, and the largest property tax cut in Iowa’s history.

The presumptive Democratic challenger, Sen. Jack Hatch of Des Moines, charged that Branstad has “misled Iowans about his accomplishments.”

“I really believe he has made mistakes and he has missed opportunities,” Hatch said.

Branstad, Hatch said, was elected on false promises and not only failed to deliver, but is trying to fool Iowans into re-electing him.

In asking for re-election, Branstad described an Iowa future “that builds on the best we have to

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House approves $1.1 trillion in spending for 2014

Deaths James Geary Sr. Maitland, Mo.

James Geary Sr., 89, of Maitland, Mo., died Jan. 9, 2014, at Golden Living Center in Maryville, Geary Sr. Mo. His body has been cremated. Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 18, at Price Funeral Home, Maryville, Mo. Inurnment will be in Prairie Rose Cemetery in Corning at a later date. Memorials may be given to woundedvets.org. Online condolences may be left at www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com.

James Leonard Geary Sr., son of Ethel (Samson) and Samuel Geary, was born April 15, 1924, in Omaha, Neb. James graduated from Prescott High School.

On June 28, 1953, James married Norma Ann Davis

in Afton. She died Nov. 8, 2010.

James was a farmer and a United States Navy veteran of World War II. His memberships included Williamson American Legion Post No. 0719, Masonic Lodge in Prescott and Veterans of Foreign Wars in Creston. James was of the Christian faith.

James is survived by his son James (Helena) Geary Jr. of Springfield, Va.; daughter Diane Cureton and grandson Steven Cureton (fiancé Rebecca Lane), all of Maitland; granddaughters, Carol and Debra Geary, both of Springfield, Va.; great-grandson Hayden Lane of Maitland; brother Kenneth Geary and sister Bonnie Glines, both of Odessa, Texas; many cousins, nieces and nephews.

In addition to his wife, James was preceded in death by an infant son Dallas Eldon Geary; sisters, Irene Wilkes, Lois Joanne Larson and Edith Thomas; brother Melvin Geary and infant brother Ronald D. Geary.

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nasal swabs and vital signs to determine how long the virus is contagious. Participants will be followed for 28 days – most heavily during the first week – and they’ll be compensated for their time and effort, Winokur said.

The research actually began last year and involved about 30 institutions, including sites in Thailand and U.S. naval laboratories. But because last year’s flu season was so quiet, the project was extended, Winokur said.

This season is better suited for the study, she said, because it’s been very active, with flu reports increasing across the nation and state. Flu activity in Eastern and Central Iowa has been particularly heavy, the Iowa Department of Public Health reported on Tuesday, announcing the state’s first pediatric flu-related death.

Iowa also has seen several probable flu-related deaths in adults this season, and public health officials say the region’s flu activity level soon could be upgraded from “regional” to “widespread.”

But even with the spike in

flu cases, Winokur said, people willing to participate in the Tamiflu study can be hard to come by.

“Finding them in the first 48 hours is the trick,” she said.

“Most people feel really bad and would prefer to just go home. But we have had some brave souls who decided science is worth it.”

So far, including both last season and this season, the UI has enrolled 11 people for the study. But Winokur said she expects to have enough data

by March or April to report meaningful results.

Findings could become public in the late summer or early fall – just in time for another flu season and another round of recommendations about how to squash its spread.

“We are trying to understand the right set of instructions to use for schools and hospitals when dealing with workers and kids who have gotten sick,” Winokur said.

“Right now we have these guesstimates about waiting 24 hours after fever has abated.”

—————— ©2014 The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, Iowa) Distributed by MCT Information Services

WASHINGTON (MCT) — The House of Representatives approved a $1.1 trillion budget by 359-67 on Wednesday, but few were happy with the massive bill, and dozens of conservatives lined up squarely against it.

The Senate is expected to consider the package Thursday and Friday. Senate leaders are banking on the strong House vote to send a message to wavering colleagues that constituents are eager to see lawmakers engage in compromise and avoid another government shutdown.

The House vote was bipartisan, as 193 Democrats and 166 Republicans backed the bill. Sixty-four Republicans and three Democrats were opposed.

Spending authority was to run out Wednesday, but Congress gave itself three extra days to consider the new plan. Few wanted a repeat of October’s partial shutdown, which drove Congress’ approval ratings under 10 percent and caused what might be long-lasting political damage.

The White House supports the bill, which details spending for discretionary programs, which are those that Congress and the White House can more easily control. About half would be spent on defense and half on domestic programs.

Once President Barack Obama signs the measure, Americans will see its impact almost immediately.

The new bill, one of the few line-by-line blueprints for government spending in recent years, had something for everyone — and some

reasons for disappointment for everyone.

“It could have been worse,” said Rep. David Price, D-N.C. He decried what he termed “devastating cuts” in local, education and human services programs but he urged colleagues to support the bill.

Federal and military personnel will get a 1 percent pay raise. More agents will patrol the nation’s borders.

Head Start, the early childhood education program, will get more funding. Money will be provided to fight “yellow dragon disease,” which is affecting the nation’s citrus industry.

The grumbling Wednesday often involve`d what wasn’t in the 1,582-page bill.

“We need to curb our enthusiasm. The numbers in

this bill are awful,” said Rep. Jim McGovern, D-Mass.

Most Democrats were at least pleased that the bill spends more than was set under the sequester, the automatic spending limits scheduled to go into effect without a budget agreement.

Democrats were livid, though, that nothing’s being done to extend emergency unemployment benefits to the 1.3 million people who lost that aid Dec. 28.

“They are throwing them to the wolves,” charged Rep. Sander Levin, D-Mich.

An effort to restore the benefits stalled this week in the Senate, and it’s unlikely to be revived for several weeks.

Republicans split over the bill. Party leaders touted local benefits and pointed to

some smaller victories. Rep. Mike Simpson, R-Idaho, for instance, praised funding for wildfire suppression.

Republicans welcomed the cut in funding for the new health care law’s Independent Payment Advisory Board, which recommends changes in Medicare.

The bill continues restrictions on federal funding of most abortions, and bars paying to transfer Guantanamo Bay detainees to the United States or its territories.

A lot of Republican conservatives were aggressive in their disdain for the bill.

“We will still have a $600 billion budget deficit this year. That’s simply not good enough,” said Rep. Tim Huelskamp, R-Kan. Conservatives have railed against such huge bills for years, saying they’re impossible for the public to read or understand and often contain hidden goodies for lawmakers.

“It’s frustrating. We complain about big bills when Democrats are in charge of Congress,” said Rep. Raul Labrador, R-Idaho. “But we have big bills when we’re in charge of Congress.”

Helping to push the conservatives were activist groups, which issued reminders that they’d remember this vote at election time.

Heritage Action sent supporters a warning that the bill “increases spending, in some cases dramatically.”

——— ©2014 McClatchy Washington Bureau www.mcclatchydc.com Distributed by MCT Information Services

dren with increased opportunity and greater prosperity.”

That is a “future we can build … must build,” Branstad said. “A future we will build. Together.”

The Iowa Democratic Party called the announcement speech “chock full of no ideas, no policies and no bold vision for Iowa.”

His “Building Iowa’s Future” slogan is an attempt to get Iowans to forget his “endless failures of mismanaging his administration and fudging his own job numbers,” Democratic Chairman Scott Brennan said.

“It’s clear that Terry Branstad is letting Iowa fall behind the rest of the country,” Brennan said. “Simply put, Terry Branstad would not build Iowa’s future, but move us further into the past.”

Nine-and-a-half months before the 2014 election, poll numbers and economic indicators suggest Branstad should have a clear shot at reelection.

“Nothing is inevitable,” cautioned Iowa GOP Chairman A.J. Spiker. “That’s why Gov. Branstad works as hard as he does.”

However, Iowa political

observers said it’s unlikely anything or anyone will derail the Branstad juggernaut.

It helps that he’s “Tefloncoated,” Iowa State University political science Professor Steffen Schmidt said, comparing Branstad to Ronald Reagan.

The incumbent also has a “solid lead” over any Democratic opponent, Schmidt said, referring to recent polls showing the governor enjoying a 58 percent approval rating among Iowa voters.

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offer; that embraces the challenges we face, and empowers our families and main street businesses for unparalleled success.”

“We have the opportunity to build a brighter future for all Iowans,” he told a crowd of more than 200. Branstad’s future Iowa will have more science, technology, engineering and math jobs, a lighter tax burden, more educational opportunities, a smaller less costly state government that will “provide our children and grandchil-

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

Driving tests on Wednesday mornings by appointment.

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

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

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

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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., 107 W. Howard St. Southern Prairie YMCA 55 Plus, 11:45 a.m., Summit House.

Bring fixings for potato bar.

CW Club, noon, congregate meal site, restored Creston Depot.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) 12 by 12 study, 7 to 8 p.m., United Church of Christ, 501 W. Montgomery St. Use east door.

Union Squares, 7:30 to 10 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 400 N. Elm St. Theme: Western Blue Jeans. Gale Ramberg, caller.

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

Saturday

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

Holy Spirit Rectory ReRun Shop, 9 a.m. to noon, 107 W. Howard St. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), 7:30 p.m. open meeting, St. Malachy Rectory, 407 W. Clark St.

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Greater Regional Medical Center Board of Trustees special meeting, 7:30 a.m.

Friday, MAP boardroom.

Agenda includes: 7:35 a.m. closed session per Iowa Code 21.5(l).

—————— Graceland Cemetery Board, 5 p.m. Monday, cemetery chapel.

Agenda includes: discussion of budget; ground thawer; other items.

—————— Creston School Board, 6 p.m. Monday, boardroom.

Agenda includes: update on sale of former administration building; public forum; consideration of TSS money; SBRC corrective action plan; principal, business manager’s and superintendent’s reports; board discussion.

Birth

Greater Regional Medical Center Clint and Anna Crill of Prescott are parents of a daughter born Jan. 14, 2014.

Ada Ruby Crill weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces and was 18 1/2 inches long.

Grandparents are Jeff and Martha Crill of Corning and Rick and Reesa Waymaster of Council Bluffs.

Great-grandparents are Don Crill of Prescott, Virginia Scott of Russell, Kan., and Gloria Waymaster of Bunker Hill, Kan. Sibling is Calvin, 21 months.

Police

Robbie Smith, 52, 604 S. Division St., was charged with serious domestic assault 1:23 a.m. Wednesday at her residence.

According to a Creston Police report, officers received a 911 call 12:48 a.m. Wednesday for a domestic assault that had happened at Smith’s residence. Upon arrival, officers spoke with Smith and a male victim. The male victim said he had called 911 because Smith hit him, then pulled out a fillet knife. He said he was defending himself when Smith pulled out the knife, and would fill out a statement saying exactly what happened.

The male victim had marks on his body that came from Smith.

Smith was released on $1,000 bond.

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You must serve a motion or answer within 20 days after service of this original notice upon you and, within a reasonable time thereafter, file your motion or answer or answer with the Clerk of Court for Polk County, at the county courthouse in Des Moines, Iowa. If you do not, judgment by default may be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the petition.

This case has been filed in a county that utilizes electronic filing. General rules and information on electronic filing are contained in the Iowa Court Rules Chapter 16. Information regarding the requirements related to the protection of personal information in court filings is contained in Iowa Court Rules Chapter 16, Division VI. If you require the assistance of auxiliary aids or services to participate in court because of a disability, immediately call your district ADA coordinator at 1-515286-3394. (If you are hearing impaired, call Relay Iowa TTY at 1-800-735-2942.)

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onded by Monday to approve the minutes from January 06, 2014. All voting aye, motion carried.

SHERIFF: Rick Piel, Union County Sheriff, presented and discussed his fiscal year 14/15 budget to the Board.

Certified Tax Preparer • Electronic Filing Available TREASURER: Kelly Busch, Union Treasurer, presented and discussed Call for appointmentCounty at 641-782-5802 her fiscal year 14/15 budget to the Board.

VETERAN AFFAIRS: Gary O'Daniels, Union County Veteran Affairs 216 W. Montgomery • Creston chair, presented and discussed his fiscal year 14/15 budget to the Board.

RECORDER: Paula White, Union County Recorder, presented and discussed her fiscal year 14/15 budget to the Board.

ATTORNEY: Tim Kenyon, Union County Attorney, presented and discussed his fiscal year 14/15 budget to the Board.

AUDITOR: Sandy Hysell, Union County Auditor, presented and discussed Special Session her fiscal year 14/15 budget to the Board.

January 08, 2014 ADJOURNMENT: There being no The Union County Board of Supervisors met in Special Session on Wednes- further business, the meeting was adday, January 08, 2014. The meeting was journed at 5:30 PM. called to order at 9:00 AM with the fol- ATTEST: SANDY HYSELL, AUDITOR BY: DENNIS BROWN, CHAIRMAN, lowing members present: Dennis Brown, BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Lois Monday, and Ron Riley.

AGENDA: Motion by Monday and seconded by Riley to approve the Agenda.

THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR All voting aye, motion carried.

POLK COUNTY MINUTES: Motion by Riley and secIN THE MATTER OF onded by Monday to approve the minutes G.B. (Involuntary). from January 06, 2014. All voting aye, GCPR066036 motion carried.

ORIGINAL NOTICE SHERIFF: Rick Piel, Union County TO THE ABOVE-NAMED RESheriff, presented and discussed his fiscal SPONDENT: VINCENT BENTLEY year 14/15 budget to the Board.

You are notified that a petition has TREASURER: Kelly Busch, Union been filed in the office of the Clerk of County Treasurer, presented and discussed Court naming you as the defendant in this her fiscal year 14/15 budget to the Board. action. A copy of the Petition, and any VETERAN AFFAIRS: Gary O'- documents filed with it, are attached to Daniels, Union County Veteran Affairs this notice. The attorney for the Petitionchair, presented and discussed his fiscal er, Adam Kehrwald, 541 - 31st Street, year 14/15 budget to the Board.

Suite C, Des Moines, Iowa, 50312. That RECORDER: Paula White, Union attorneys phone number is (515) 288County Recorder, presented and discussed 0363; facsimile number (877) 257-3997; her fiscal year 14/15 budget to the Board. the email is adamkehrwald@live.com.

ATTORNEY: Tim Kenyon, Union You must serve a motion or answer County Attorney, presented and discussed within 20 days after service of this origihis fiscal year 14/15 budget to the Board. nal notice upon you and, within a reasonAUDITOR: Sandy Hysell, Union able time thereafter, file your motion or County Auditor, presented and discussed answer or answer with the Clerk of Court Form E911-1year 14/15 budget to the Board.

Iowa Department of Management her fiscal Polk County, at the county courthouseJOINT E911 SERVICE BOARD: NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING -- PROPOSEDfor BUDGET ADJOURNMENT: being no30, 2015 Fiscal YearThere July 1, 2014 - June Central Iowa Regional E911 Service Board in Des Moines, Iowa. If you do South not, judgThe E911 Service Boardthe of themeeting above named jurisdiction conduct a public hearing on the proposed fiscal year budget as follows: was ad- will further business, ment by default may be rendered Meeting Date: Meeting Time: Meeting Location: against journed at 5:30 PM. 01/29/2014 7:00 p.m.for the relief demanded in the peti-208 West Taylor St Creston IA you At the public hearing, anyHYSELL, resident or taxpayer may present objections to, or arguments in favor of, any part of the proposed budget. This notice represents a summary of ATTEST: SANDY AUDITOR tion. the supporting detail of budgeted receipts and expenditures on file with the E911 Service Board Secretary. Copies of the Supplemental Budget Detail (Schedule E911-3.1 BY: DENNIS BROWN, and E911-3.2) will be furnished uponCHAIRMAN, request.

This case has been filed in a county E911 Service Board Contact OF Telephone Number: E911 Service Board Contact Name: BOARD SUPERVISORS that utilizes electronic filing. General rules 712-523-3367 Joni Walston PROPOSED BUDGET SUMMARY and information on electronic filing are A B C D E Rules Chapter F G H I Expenditures contained in the Iowa Court Estimated Estimated Estimated FUND Ending Fund Amount To 16. Information regarding the Beginning require-Fund Estimated (Use Whole Dollars) FYE 6-30-13 Transfers Balance Balance Other Transfers Be Raised By FYE 6-30-14 FYE 6-30-15 ments related to the protection of personal Out Receipts In Surcharge Actual Re-Estimated Proposed June 30, 2015 July 1, 2014 is contained in 1. Surcharge Fund 1,636,192 713,415 information 648,150 in court filings421,522 427,772 366,900 275,000 2. Operating Fund 0 0 Iowa Court 0 0 0 Rules Chapter 16,0 Division

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OPINION

Quiz creates laughs in the newsroom I took a quiz my coworker Sarah Brown suggested to me, titled “How Y’all, Youse and You Guys Talk,” (the URL is http://tiny. cc/dialectquiz) through the New York Times.

And, of course, I couldn’t help but laugh at some of the choices the questions offer.

For example, peenie wallie was a choice for what you call a bug that flies around in summer and lights up. Or, a choice for a small gray bug that curls up when touched was a twiddle bug. Another one was traffic circus for when several roads meet in one circle.

While I found some of these answers to be a little ridiculous, I couldn’t help but see how relevant

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the quiz really is. It shows, based on someone’s speech patterns, where they most fit in in the United States.

When I finished the 25-question quiz, my result was Kansas. Based on my answers, it placed me in Kansas City, Wichita and Overland Park.

The New York Times quiz is based on a quiz given through a Harvard dialect survey, which was

a project started in 2002, and has since floated around the Internet.

I compared my results with Stephani Finley’s, whose result was Minnesota. It makes sense, given she is from northern Iowa and I’m from the southern strip.

Courtney Dake got a result of near Rockford, Ill. And, Sarah received the obvious result of California (as she is formerly of San Diego).

This piqued my interest, as well as the others in the newsroom.

We started spouting off words in different accents and regaled the others in the newsroom of our experiences while traveling or living in another place. Sarah looked up a southern dialect website, and she and I started reading words as if

we’re from the South.

I remember my study-abroad experience, living in Lancaster, United Kingdom, for six months my senior year in college. I lived in a residence hall with other students, the majority of which were from the United Kingdom. Some were from London, others were from small towns around the island and one was even from Scotland.

Sometimes, I would sit and listen to everyone just have conversations, interjecting now and again, to soak up the accent and the slight differences. I loved doing this, and my friends also loved listening to me speak, or try to speak with an

English accent (which usually was a horrible failure).

My favorite word I ever heard anyone overseas say was “squirrel,” because they enunciated each letter so it sounded like “squi-rrell,” instead of “skwurl.”

This is one of the reasons I enjoy being in a big city or a different country. You have the opportunity to witness another culture you may never have before. You get to see how diverse the world really is, and understand just how many places out there you can travel to. And, sometimes, that is the catalyst to the decision to explore more of the world than anywhere in the United States has to offer.

USA Today reports a bank robbery was foiled HOLLYWOOD — God bless America, and how’s everybody?

USA Today reports a bank robbery was foiled in Arizona last week due to a spectacular foul-up.

The bank teller couldn’t read the terrible handwriting in the robber’s hold-up note. It’s just terrible what happens to doctors after Obamacare pushes them out of business.

Justin Bieber’s mansion was raided by L.A. sheriffs after neighbors accused the singer of egging their house. It was a routine call.

The L.A. Sheriffs couldn’t find any eggs to confiscate inside Justin Bieber’s house, so the police did what they do best and arrested his black friend.

Seattle hosts San Francisco and Denver hosts New England in the NFC and AFC playoffs Sunday.

In both cities, pot smoking is legal.

Camera shots of both crowds in the fourth quarter will double as public service TV ads asking you to donate and help end world hunger.

French president Francois Hollande is caught in a love triangle involving his girlfriend and his mistress. He can escape this. The French say if a woman’s upset, hold her and tell her she’s beautiful, if she starts to growl, retreat to a safe distance and throw chocolate at her.

President Obama warned Congress he’ll use executive action if they don’t move on his agenda.

His words sounded like a threat.

He just called Chris Christie and asked how you’d restrict access to the road in Washington leading from the U.S. Capitol to The Palm steakhouse.

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie’s bridge scandal hurt his

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presidential ambitions in polls out Monday. Just last summer he had lap-band surgery which restricts the amount of food he can consume. As a result twelve animals have been removed from the endangered species list.

The White House website published the recipe Thursday for President Obama’s home-brewed beer, which he brews himself in the president’s living quarters.

That’s how bad the economy is.

Not only is our president drinking, he’s drinking beer he made in his bathtub.

The FBI said Monday it found no lawbreaking in the IRS’s targeting of the Tea Party. Last summer the IRS admitted it was targeting conservative groups. President Obama called it an outrageous practice and said he’d immediately have his Benghazi investigators look into it.

Omaha’s Chamber of Commerce thanked Peyton Manning for shouting Omaha’s name at the line of scrimmage dozens of times Sunday.

It’s secret code. Football comes so easy to Peyton, he’s now telling his offensive line to buy Berkshire Hathaway stock between plays.

The Detroit Auto Show named the 2015 Corvette its Car of the Year with its six hundred and forty horsepower engine. This car is capable of reaching speeds up to two hundred miles per hour. The Paul Walker edition comes with a tree already lodged in the engine bay.

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Still crazy after all these years: Preventive services and health aging

By RON POLLACK

Executive director of Families USA

A fun-loving, active couple I know, both of whom are older than 85, recently performed in an hourlong musical production. And they were pretty darn good!

They are clearly in love and enjoying life. What are they doing right? They told me that they “take care of themselves.” Nothing magical, and no miracle treatments have extended their golden years.

Both these friends eat healthily, exercise, and see a doctor regularly to catch problems early. Both have had colon cancer, which was detected early and treated successfully.

Both take medication for their high blood pressure. One of them is managing diabetes. Both go to the doctor once a year—even if they feel great— to get “some basic tests.”

The way they take care of themselves mirrors a key public health strategy: Getting appropriate screenings and regular check-ups, which can prevent disease or detect disease early when treatment is more effective. These services include screenings for chronic conditions, immunizations, and counseling about personal behaviors like eating habits.

Despite the fact that preventive services can save lives, only 25 percent of adults aged 50 to 64 are up-to-date on getting preventive services, and less than 50 percent of adults aged 65 years and older are up-to-date on these services.

Fortunately, the Affordable Care Act makes getting preventive services easier—and easier to af-

ford. Private insurance and Medicare must cover all preventive services that are recommended by the United States Preventive Services Task Force for free. These services include: • age-appropriate immunizations • screenings for high blood pressure and cholesterol • screenings for colon, breast, and prostate cancer • bone mass testing for osteoporosis screening for diabetes And Medicare now provides a free “Welcome to Medicare Exam.”

This is an initial physical exam you can get within the first year of signing up for Medicare Part B (which covers doctor and other outpatient care). This exam looks at your current health status, identifies risk factors, reviews your medications, and sets reasonable goals for improving your health.

This visit also looks for weight, hearing, and vision issues, which are critical for older patients.

In addition, Medicare provides an annual, free “Wellness Exam,” which includes many of the same tests as the Welcome to Medicare Exam. During these exams, you and your doctor have the opportunity to work together over the long term to achieve health and wellness goals.

We all want to have a long, healthy life. What are the “secrets” of living to an advanced age? Research gives us some clues that reinforce the common sense of the friends I mentioned earlier.

A large-scale study found that five key factors make a tremendous difference in longevity and quality of life:

1. not smoking 2. maintaining a healthy weight 3. keeping blood pressure under control 4. controlling diabetes 5. staying physically active An older person who scores well on these key factors has a 10 times greater chance of reaching 90 and being healthier. The regular wellness visits and screening and preventive services that are now available and affordable under the Affordable Care Act are key to putting you on the path to a long, healthy life.

Of course, if you do get sick, Medicare covers your doctor and hospital bills the same as it always has. Make sure you understand what Medicare covers and what it doesn’t and how Medicare works with any other coverage you have (like a Medigap policy, coverage from a former employer, or Medicaid).

If you have questions, call 1-800-MEDICARE. You can ask for the name and number of your local State Health Insurance Assistance Program, which offers free insurance counseling to everyone with Medicare.

(A couple of important notes about costs: While you do not have to pay for many preventive services, you may have to pay for a doctor visit if you receive additional services while you are there. Also, if you need to have more frequent screenings, you may have to pay for those screenings. And if you receive your preventive services in an ambulatory surgical center or a hospital’s outpatient department rather than at your doctor’s office, you may have to pay for those services.)

CHURCH Afton 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.

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Joel Sutton, pastor.

Sunday, 9:45 a.m. worship.

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UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Joel Sutton, pastor.

Sunday, 8:45 a.m. worship.

Monday, 1 p.m. Quilters.

Beaconsfield UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Rick Hawkins, pastor.

Sunday, 9 a.m. worship service.

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

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

Weednesday, 6:30 p.m. AWANA. 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.

Bible study.

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.

AbundantLifeFamilyChurch.com.

Sunday, 10:30 a.m. children’s church and worship service; 6:30 p.m. evening 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.

RIVER OF LIFE ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 417 Wyoming Ave., Karen Norton, lead pastor, 641782-4236, e-mail crestonrolag@ gmail.com.

Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Sunday school classes for all ages; 10:35 a.m. morning worship, “Nehemiah 301”; 12:15 p.m. Acts 2 Journey Team meeting at the church, bring lunch and be prepared to discuss that last

section of the book; 6 p.m. small group meeting at the Norton home, “Change Before You Have To.” Tuesday, 7 to 10 a.m. Coffee Cafe, fellowship hall. Invite a friend and bring your coffee mug.

WiFi and mini muffins included; 6 p.m. Vision Team meeting.

Wednesday, 6 p.m. prayer time in the sanctuary; 7 p.m. Family Night activities; adult Bible study, “Hidden in Christ,” Colossians 3, sanctuary; CYOF, youth room, lower level. Thursday (1/23), 7 to 10 a.m. Coffee Cafe, fellowship hall. Invite a friend and bring your coffee mug. WiFi and mini muffins included.

CHURCH OF CHRIST, 510 S. Poplar St., Timothy L. Haynie, evangelist.

Sunday, 10 a.m. Sunday school; 11 a.m. worship service; 7 p.m. J.O.Y. class adult study hour. Wednesday, 7 p.m. youth group at 216 N. Walnut St., adult group at the church.

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

Sunday, 9:15 a.m. praise and inspiration, Judy Hoakison; 9:30 a.m. church school classes; 10:30 a.m. morning worship, Gary O’Daniels, presider; Don Breshears, speaker; after worship, potluck.

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

Today, 6 p.m. Celebrate Recovery; 6:30 p.m. Women’s Bible study at the home of Myra Spindler. Friday, 8:30 a.m.

“Operation World” prayer meeting; 9:30 a.m. Women’s Bible study in the church fellowship hall. Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Bible study (all ages); 10:45 a.m. worship; noon Appalachian Service Project fundraising lunch.

Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. TeamKid/ youth group.

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

Friday, Home School Day. Saturday, 10 a.m. Christian Singles Over 50 breakfast; 10:30 a.m. baby shower for Erin Long, fellowship hall. Sunday, 8:45 a.m. worship service with BCP President Dr. David Little; 10:15 a.m. Sunday school hour; 11:30 a.m. Lunch and Learn for senior high students and their families, fellowship hall; 5 p.m. annual meeting. Monday, 1 p.m. Ladies Bible study, Deloris Barnett’s home, 3037 Indian Ave., Orient, Life of Christ – Matthew 21, Mark 11 and Luke 19. Wednesday, 6 p.m. Triumphant Praise choir rehearsal (senior high); 6:30 p.m.

AWANA clubs and junior high Trek; senior high youth group; and prayer meeting and Bible study. Thursday (1/23), 1:30 p.m. Ladies Bible study, Laurie Tebbenkamp’s, church welcome center.

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST), 301 E. Townline St., Dianna Clark, pastor.

Sunday, 9 a.m. adult and children’s Sunday school; 10 a.m. worship service.

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, interim pastor.

Today, 7:30 p.m. Ida Scudder Circle. Friday, 1:30 p.m. crafting workshop. Sunday, 9:15 a.m. worship, “Action is Required,” James 5:13-18; 10:30 a.m. Sunday school; 3 to 4:30 p.m. Youth Confirmation class; 5 to 6:30 p.m.

Youth Group. Monday, 6 p.m.

Membership/Evangelism meeting; 7:30 p.m. Worship/Music meeting. Tuesday, 1 p.m. Stitch, Knit and Quilt. Wednesday, 9 a.m. Revelations Bible study; 5:30 p.m. Joyful Noise; 7 p.m. choir practice.

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Bronze ‘Jesus the homeless’ gets Pope’s attention CHICAGO (MCT) — The life-size sculpture of a homeless man on a bench, with all but his feet shrouded by a blanket, is intended to get the attention of anyone who takes a seat there.

But closer examination reveals the most striking detail in the figure’s exposed feet — holes from when Christians believe the man depicted under the blanket was nailed to the cross some 2,000 years ago.

Titled Jesus the Homeless, the sculpture cast in 2012 by Canadian artist Tim Schmalz has captured the imagination of Roman Catholic leaders around the world since the election of Pope Francis. In fact, the statue even attracted the attention of the pope himself.

Now, sometime this spring, Chicago’s Catholic Charities wants to place a version of the statue either on its own property or among the assortment of outdoor sculptures on display around the city’s central business district to keep Chicago’s poor and homeless always in the public eye.

“Since March, we’ve Sunday, 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. worship services; 9:15 a.m. Sunday school.

Tuesday, 9 a.m. Summit House Bible study; 7 p.m. Christmas Eve Communion serivce. Thursday, 12:05 p.m. United Methodist Men. GOD’S OUTREACH DELIVERANCE, 306 N. Oak St., 641-278-1173, Pastor JoAnna and Tyrone Davis, 515-249-3364.

Monday through Saturday, 8 to 10 a.m. prayer and worship.

Today, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Women’s service. Friday, 7 p.m. Friday Night Fire service. Saturday, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Men of Christ breakfast (first and third of month); noon Saturday Sack Lunch for Kids; 2 to 3:30 p.m. drama/dance practice for youth; 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Saturday Night Live for youth.

Sunday, 10:30 a.m. worship service; 6:30 p.m. evening service.

Monday, 5 p.m. Monday Night Meal. Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. evening service. Wednesday, 5 to 6 p.m.

Intercessory prayer.

HOLY SPIRIT CATHOLIC CHURCH, 107 W. Howard St., Rev. Ken Halbur, pastor.

Saturday, 4 to 5 p.m.

Confession; 5:15 p.m. Mass.

Sunday, 8:15 to 8:45 a.m.

Confession; 9 a.m. Mass.

JERUSALEM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Gideon Gallo, pastor, Jim W. Morris, associate pastor.

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

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

PENTECOSTAL CHURCH OF GOD I.M. “Mana del Cielo,” 417 Wyoming Ave. The Rev. Miguel Delgado, phone 515-473-2527.

Saturday, noon worship.

Sunday, 1:30 p.m. worship.

PLATTE CENTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 6 miles south on P27 (High and Dry Road), 1 mile west, one-fourth mile south, Delores Doench, pastor.

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

SALEM LUTHERAN CHURCH, 602 W. Townline St., 641-782-

heard from Pope Francis about the importance of lifting up the poor and identifying with them and trying to see if we can find ways to help them,” said Monsignor Michael Boland, president and CEO of Catholic Charities. “A lot of the things the pope is talking about are embodied in this piece.”

Schmalz, who met and had a model of the original work blessed by the pope, appreciates that the group wants to give his work a prominent place in a major city.

“I never thought that costs would be a concern, said Schmalz, 44, of Toronto. “I’d like to see the piece placed in, basically, a spot that the visual message is needed.”

For about seven months the sculpture had no home, then Regis College, a Jesuit institution in Toronto, raised enough money to install it near the school’s entrance. Two weeks later, cardinals elected the first Jesuit pope, who chose the name Francis to emphasize the church’s focus on poverty.

2920, Ben McIntire, pastor.

Website: www.salemluth.net.

Blog: www.benmcintire.wordpress.com.

Sunday, 9 a.m. Sunday school and adult education; 10 a.m. worship service with Communion; 5:30 p.m. ALPHA course.

Tuesday, 1:30 p.m. Quilters.

Wednesday, noon Bible study; 6:30 p.m. Confirmation class; 7 p.m. choir practice.

SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH, 104 N. Oak St., Jared Miller, pastor, 515-897-7919, email jaredandkatiem@gmail. com.

Saturday, 9 a.m. worship service; 11 a.m. Sabbath school.

SOLID ROCK MINISTRIES, 1216 N. Cherry St. (corner of Townline and Cherry streets).

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

Sunday school; 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. coffee and fellowship; 10:45 a.m. worship service.

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., the Rev. Jonathan C. Watt, pastor, 641782-5095, www.TrinityCreston. org.

Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Divine Service; 11 a.m. Sunday school and Bible classes. Monday, 12:30 p.m. preschool. Tuesday, 6:30 a.m. Early Risers Bible study in fellowship hall; 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. preschool. Wednesday, 12:30 p.m. preschool; 6 p.m.

Confirmation classes. Thursday (1/23), 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. preschool.

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST (Congregational), 501 W. Montgomery St., the Rev. Jim Woodworth, interim pastor.

Today, 5 p.m. SIRF. Friday, 7 p.m. AA meeting. Sunday, No Sunday school; 10:45 a.m. worship, “Action is Required,” James 5:13-18. Monday, 7:30 p.m. AA meeting. Tuesday, 9 a.m. to noon Pastor Jim’s office hours; 3 to 5 p.m. Crisis Fund Center open; 5 to 6 p.m. Open Table. Wednesday, 8 a.m. TOPS.

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CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, Dan Moore, pastor.

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UNITED CHURCH OF DIAGONAL, Ed Shields, pastor, office 641-344-0652, www.diagonalchurch.com.

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

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CORNERSTONE FELLOWSHIP EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH, 2158 Highway 92, Jeff Banks, pastor, office 641-743-0221.

Website: www.welcometocornerstone.org.

Today, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Men’s Fraternity: “The Quest for Authentic Manhood.” Friday, 11 a.m. J.O.Y. (Just Older Youth); Identity men’s retreat at Hidden Acres. Saturday, Identity men’s retreat at Hidden Acres.

Sunday, 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. worship service; 10:45 a.m. coffee a Cornerstone Café; 11:10 to noon Christian Living classes; 4 p.m.

SLT (Strategic Leadership Team) meeting. Wednesday, 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. CYC (Cornerstone Youth Choir); 6:20 to 8 p.m. AWANA; 7 to 8:45 p.m. youth group.

ST. JOHN’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 213 N. E. Elm St., Kenneth Gross, pastor. Website: www.stjohngreenfield.parishesonline.com.

Saturday, 4:30 to 5 p.m.

Reconciliation; 5:15 p.m.

Mass. Sunday, 8:15 a.m. Mass.

Wednesday, 11:30 a.m. Mass; 6:30 p.m. Faith Formation (preK-eighth grades).

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), 107 W. Temple St., Brian Kleinschrodt, pastor.

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

Wednesday, 6 p.m. meal and study.

MERCER CENTER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 4 miles north, 4 miles west of Lenox, Franklin Rogers, pastor.

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

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

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

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CHURCH OF GOD, Ben Turner, pastor.

Sunday, 9:45 a.m. Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. worship service.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, Lorimor, George Henriksen, pastor.

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

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Joel Sutton, pastor.

Sunday, 11 a.m. worship.

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, 9:45 a.m. Sunday school; 11 a.m. and 7 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.

Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. worship services; 7 p.m. Bible Study. Wednesday, 3:30 p.m.

JAM for elementary ages; 7 p.m. junior and senior high youth groups.

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 a.m. brunch; 9 a.m. worship services; 10 a.m.

Sunday school. Wednesday, 3:15 p.m. JAM (Wednesday school), Methodist Church.

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

Sunday, 9 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.

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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, Robin Thomas, pastor.

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

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Floriferiously practical ■ Less is more when it comes to wedding flowers at Teresa’s Fine Floral

By SARAH BROWN

CNA staff reporter sbrown@crestonnews.com

On the edge of Creston sits the floral studio and retail shop of Creston native Teresa Cheers.

Teresa’s Fine Floral, 615 S. Chestnut St., opened August 2011. In her studio, Cheers works with brides to create flower arrangements to meet the sytle and budget of her clients.

“When it comes to carrying or wearing flowers, I am a true minimalist,” said Cheers.

Cheers compared her wedding florals to fine jewelry.

“It’s just something that accents her and never takes away from her,” she said.

“And, that’s where my mindset is, when it comes to flowers. Or proms, or corsages or anything. I like small, subtle and beautiful.”

Wedding services Cheers’ primary product is fresh-cut flowers.

“I would put my product up against anyone, anywhere on the planet,” she said. “Seriously.”

Cheers said part of having a “primo” product is to have a fresh product.

“They come three days out of the field,” she said.

“That’s how fresh they are.”

For weddings, Cheers spends up to two weeks preparing flowers before they are arranged.

“You don’t want buds,” she said. “You want glori-

ous flowers.”

Cheers process for ensuring open and full flowers is to put them through a gentle heating and cooling process, which requires time, effort, patience and space.

“For a florist that really cares to make certain those flowers are as fabulous as they should be, it’s a lot of work and a lot of time,” said Cheers. “A lot of people don’t know that’s how it should be done.”

Thoughts on DIY While Cheers has guided some brides to create their own arrangements, she warns them of the pains of doing it yourself.

Cheers.

Cheers said, with more bridal magazines on the market, many brides are falling in love with products without realizing the cost of it.

“I understand,” said Cheers. “If I was a bride, I would be trying to get the most I could for my money. Period.”

To help brides avoid unnecessary stress, she aims to achieve the same look with seasonal flowers and other botanicals that fall within the bride’s budget.

“I just try to talk to my brides like they are my friends,” said Cheers. “I want their wedding to be beautiful, but it’s got to be practical. It’s got to be “I just try to talk something you are comfortable with and someto my brides thing you are proud of.”

Cheers also suggests like they are my achieving color through friends. I want fresh-cut flowers and other their wedding botanicals that are naturally colored. to be beautiful, “I don’t like dyed flowbut it’s got to ers,” said Cheers. “I tell these girls, the last thing be practical ... you want to do when you something you have gowns on is to carry are comfortable anything that’s got seepage or dye that could poswith and somesibly get on you.” thing you are Lifelong passion Cheers, who is a selfproud of.” taught florist, said freshcut flowers have always Contributed photo — Teresa Cheers been her passion.

This display is a sample of Teresa Cheers’ bouquet, elevation and table decor arrangeOwner Teresa’s Fine “My mother always had ments during a bridal show at the Rollins Mansion in Des Moines.

Floral beautiful flower beds,” said Cheers. “I’d gather Cheers said her inter- and sold produce in the of the people who were them, bring them to work est in botanicals stemmed grocery stores. Our family put in her path as a start “I had a bride come in and share them with evfrom her upbringing. has either been flower or up florist. thinking she could grow erybody. It’s just some“I had a whole lot of “You’d just have to vegetable gardeners. Just her own flowers. That’s thing that makes everyone know my family,” she said. something in the dirt.” a great idea except when happy, and that’s just what “Growing up my grandpa Cheers said it was “serPlease see it doesn’t work,” said I wanted to do.” and grandma gardened endipity” because of some FLOWERS, Page 7

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(BPT) — October is the new June. More and more, weddings are taking place in the height of fall foliage, heart of winter and prime holiday season, including the ever-popular New Year’s Eve ceremony to ring in the new year. But it’s not just the wedding season that has drastically evolved over the past decade, it’s everything from roles and responsibilities to gift-giving.

As you gear up to celebrate the union of your beloved family or friends - or even your own - know what to expect from the changing tides of weddings.

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and manners for the past 80 years.

As decades pass, so will traditions, but proper etiquette is timeless. Be prepared for the next wedding you attend and know what to expect from changes in the wedding landscape with these important pieces of advice: Pay it forward Finding the right gift for the newlyweds can be difficult. While registries help to point guests in the right direction, many couples are getting married later in life and already have all the household items that are common wedding gifts.

To provide the couple with a small nest egg to use however they wish, a check is always a great and safe gift idea. Several financial institutions, like Bank of America, offer mobile check deposit through their banking app, allowing the couple the flexibility to deposit checks on-the-go to help cover outstanding vendor payments or use on

their honeymoon. Another new-age trend is contributing to a couple’s honeymoon fund.

Temper tech use Even weddings are going hi-tech. There are numerous websites available that can help the couple to organize the process, communicate with guests and share photos after the ceremony. But a few things - like a handwritten “thank you” note - should

steer clear of the hi-tech lure. In a gadget-driven society, everyone is carrying a smartphone. Couples can post a tasteful notice at the entrance of the ceremony location or in the program to remind guests to turn off their cell phone ringers and refrain from use during the ceremony. Some couples may actually encourage guests to take photos and share images via social media, but guests should re-

spect their wishes and use phones only as a camera and upload images after the ceremony.

Respect personalization Couples want their special day to reflect who they are and what is important to them. While previous generations traditionally wed in places of worship, many modern couples choose to tie the knot at a sentimental location, like where they had their first date. The decor, music and even the food and drink served at a wedding may have a personal story behind it. No matter how nontraditional the element may be, guests should eagerly partake in the festivities, acknowledging and respecting the couple’s individualization.

Be all-inclusive In the past, bridal showers were strictly for the bride and bachelor parties were a men-only affair.

Nowadays, these festivities are no longer genderspecific. Showers can be

thrown for the couple in unison and include creative themes like “stock the bar” or “time of day.” Bachelor and bachelorette parties can also be conjoined to involve the entire bridal party in a destination event.

And while these events are a celebration of joy, expenses can add up quickly.

If you use a rewards card, like the BankAmericard Travel Rewards credit card, you can earn points on purchases to pay for all or part of your trip. This is great for both the bride and groom and guests traveling to the wedding.

As trends and expectations shift, so will the way major life milestones are celebrated. It is important to celebrate these moments in life with grace and support for the happy couple - after all, it’s their day - and it should be as unique as they are.

For further etiquette advice on navigating 21st century weddings, visit www. emilypost.com.

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Cheers sought the help of fifth-generation florist Tom Boesen of Des Moines, whose family business, Boesen the Florist, has been in business for more than 100 years.

However, she said, it was a chance encounter with renowned Dutch designer Els Teunissen — a successful floral designer who has made decorations for the Dutch Royal Family, United Nations and the 61st Academy Awards Ceremony — who provided Cheers

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Horoscope Friday, Jan. 17, 2014 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Be on the lookout for ways to improve your family relationships, because you can do this.

You also might see ways to improve your real-estate holdings or expand where you live.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) It’s easy for you to be positive both mentally and emotionally lately. This is a powerful asset, because others are attracted to positive-thinking people.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You can boost your income now, so keep looking for ways to do this. You might get a raise in your existing job, or you might find a better job.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) It’s as if you have divine protection lately, because things seem to come together for you so nicely. Strive to share this energy with your family in such a way that you can heal their differences.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Your good fortune is going to change for the better late this year! Until then, make plans for what you hope to achieve.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept.

22) Your increased popularity has perhaps surprised even you. Discuss your hopes and dreams for the future with others, because their suggestions and feedback will help you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Continue to look for ways to promote your good name among your peers. Everyone sees you as successful. Why not use this to your advantage?

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Grab opportunities to get further education, or travel to expand your experience of life.

This is the time for you to prepare for a harvest about two years down the road.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) You can benefit from the wealth and resources of others now. Some of you will benefit indirectly because your partner gets a bonus or raise.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Look for ways to improve your partnerships and closest friendships, because they do exist.

This also is an excellent time to marry or enter into a partnership (professional or intimate).

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) This is a good time for you to get a better job or to

improve your existing job, or to free yourself from the clutches of your evil boss. Your chances for job improvement are better than they have been in a decade.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Count on a vacation, because it’s going to happen. This year is all about fun-loving pleasure, romance, sports and children.

YOU BORN TODAY You are a powerful individual and are expressive. Your energy is so large that others feel it. Your

presence is commanding and full of authority. You are forceful — physically, intellectually or both. You understand human nature and how discipline is necessary for achievement. Look for opportunities to study or learn something important in the coming year, because it will matter.

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Bray dies AMES — Iowa State assistant football coach Curtis Bray, who spent the last five seasons as the defensive line coach for the Cyclones, passed away this morning in Ames. He was 43 years old.

Bray’s ability to mold Big 12 quality defensive ends stood out in each of his five seasons at ISU. He joined the Cyclone staff in head coach Paul Rhoads’ first season (2009).

Rhoads also worked with Bray at Pittsburgh and valued his assistant’s ability as a teacher. Bray helped the Cyclones earn three bowl appearances (2009 Insight Bowl, 2011 Pinstripe Bowl, 2012 Liberty Bowl).

“Curtis Bray was a dear friend to me and to all he ever came in contact with,” Rhoads said. “He was a trusted and loyal assistant coach who always put the kids and the team in front of his work. He was as genuine in his approach to relationships, coaching and life as anyone I have ever been associated with. We will miss him dearly.”

Kershaw deal LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Dodgers and Clayton Kershaw have agreed on a seven-year, $215 million deal, according to sources with knowledge of the situation.

It is the richest deal for a pitcher in Major League Baseball history, eclipsing the seven-year, $180 million contract Detroit gave Justin Verlander last winter, and his average annual salary of $30.7 million is the highest ever for any baseball player. Kershaw will also have the opportunity to become a free agent again in five years, if he chooses.

The 25-year-old Kershaw has won two of the last three National League Cy Young Awards, as well as a Roberto Clemente award for his charitable work.

Kershaw and his wife, Ellen, founded an orphanage in the African nation of Zambia called Hope’s Home that they visit every offseason. They cowrote a book about their experiences last winter titled, “Arise: Live Out Your Faith and Dreams on Whatever Field You Find Yourself.”

Kershaw went 16-9 with a 1.83 ERA and 232 strikeouts last season, his sixth with the Dodgers.

The left-hander has a 2.60 career ERA and recorded at least 212 strikeouts in each of the past four seasons.

Zimmer hired MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Vikings announced the hiring of Mike Zimmer as their new head coach via Twitter on Wednesday.

The Vikings and Zimmer, who spent the past five seasons as the Cincinnati Bengals’ defensive coordinator, had been in negotiations in an effort to complete a deal Wednesday, according to league sources.

Zimmer remained overnight after his second interview Tuesday was finished, with Vikings owner Zygi Wilf more centrally involved in the session, sources told ESPN.

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Panther girls second at Red Oak Tourney

By SCOTT VICKER

CNA sports editor • svicker@crestonnews.com

RED OAK — The Creston/Orient-Macksburg girls bowling team finished second here Tuesday at the Red Oak Tournament, finishing behind the host Tigers.

The Panther girls sat in third place after round one, trailing Red Oak and Harlan. The Panthers trailed Harlan by 27 pins after the first round.

But, Creston came up with a score of 775 in the Baker Rotation to finish with a total team score of 2302, good enough for second behind Red Oak’s 2519. Harlan finished third with 2247.

“The girls all did very well today,” head coach Ron Pendegraft said. “Either in round one or round

two, they all came through when we needed it. I was most pleased with how well they did during Bakers, scoring their highest Baker score so far this season.”

Devon Eddy led the Panthers, rolling games of 157 and 218 for a total score of 375, just 10 pins off the high score of the day for all girls.

Madison Hance also went over 300, as she Eddy finished with a score of 310.

Ashley Knipfer rolled a score of 295 and Jenna Hayes was close behind at 291. Taylor Suiter rounded out the team scoring with her total of 256, while Aly Downey finished with a score of 235.

Boys Meanwhile, the Panther boys finished fifth out of six teams in the tournament. Creston/O-M was fifth after round one and stayed in that position throughout the Baker Rotation.

“Boys scores were not what we had hoped for,” Pendegraft said.

“Kind of in a strange place right now. The bad news is we just don’t seem to be able to visualize the lanes correctly. The good news is we have plenty of time to figure it out and I have all the confidence in them that they soon will.”

Darin Hatfield led the Panthers with games of 141 and 183 for a total two-game score of 324. Brett Cheers bowled well, recording a score of 321. Chantz Davidson was next with a two-game of 317.

Reece Kramer finished with a to-

tal score of 242, while TJ Patterson rounded out the team scoring with a score of 240. Sebastian Peterson finished with a total of 226.

Red Oak Tournament Boys Team standings — 1. Red Oak 2936, 2.

Lewis Central 2740, 3. Shenandoah 2383, 4. Harlan 2354, 5. Creston/O-M 2206, 6.

Council Bluffs St. Albert 2144.

Creston/O-M (2206) — Darin Hatfield 141-183—324, Brett Cheers 159-162—321, Chantz Davidson 143-174—317, Reece Kramer 132-110—242, TJ Patterson 124116—240, Sebastian Peterson 122-104— 226. Totals — 1444-762—2206. Baker Rotation — 173, 180, 142, 105, 162—762.

Girls Team standings — 1. Red Oak 2519, 2. Creston 2302, 3. Harlan 2247, 4. Lewis Central 2074, 5. Shenandoah 2196, 6.

Council Bluffs St. Albert 861.

Creston/O-M (2302) — Devon Eddy 157-218—375, Madison Hance 155-155— 310, Ashley Knipfer 150-145—295, Jenna Hayes 135-156—291, Taylor Suiter 122134—256, Aly Downey 125-110—235.

Totals — 1527-775—2302. Baker Rotation — 169, 165, 132, 135, 174—775.

Creston freshmen, JV Mount Ayr to host Ron Scott Duals girls win at Red Oak

By SCOTT VICKER

CNA sports editor • svicker@crestonnews.com

RED OAK — Both the Creston freshmen and JV girls basketball teams came home from Red Oak Tuesday night with wins.

The freshmen started the night off taking a 12-2 lead after one quarter and held the lead for the entirety of the game, finishing with 35 points. Score and stats for Red Oak were unavailable.

Cammy Rutherford led the way scoring 15 points for the Panther freshmen, while Madison Callahan added 12 points.

The Creston freshmen improved to 3-3 on the season with the win.

The Panther JV team then pulled off a 39-27 win over the Tigers following the varsity game.

Maria Mostek knocked down two 3-pointers for the Panthers in leading the team with 15 points, and also collected eight steals. Sadie

Jones added 12 points and six rebounds.

“Maria Mostek had a great game both offensively and defensively, as she led the team with 15 points and eight steals,” Creston JV coach Mendy McCreight said. “Jessica Beatty played well, as she grabbed six rebounds, with three being offensive rebounds she put back up for points. I was very pleased with how well the girls worked together as a team and everyone played hard.”

Cammy Rutherford scored four points for the Panthers, while Lexie Little and Caitlin McIlravy each scored two points.

The Panther JV team improved to 4-7 for the season with the win and host Denison-Schleswig at 5:30 p.m.

Friday at Creston Middle School.

Area girls basketball Southwest Valley 66, points and eight rebounds.

Senior Kate Patton added East Union 40 CORNING — Southwest Valley held a 13-point lead at the end of the first quarter and never looked back in a 66-40 win over East Union here on Tuesday.

Sydney Maynes finished the game with 18 points and six rebounds to go with six steals.

Gentry Johannes added 16 points with three Johannes rebounds and five steals.

“We played well in ll aspects of the game,” Southwest Valley co-coach Sandy Winter said. “Sydney Maynes and Gentry Johannes led us in scoring, but also were exceptional on defense stealing the ball and scoring off the steal.

Overall, a great team effort tonight.”

Mikayla Dolch also finished in double figures scoring with 10 points.

Katie Taylor added nine points, while Marissa Drake scored six with six rebounds. Lexi Bronner netted four points.

Murray 49, Seymour 28 MURRAY — Murray held Seymour to just nine first-half points here on Tuesday, running away to a 49-28 win.

Megan Oswald led the f i f t h ranked Mustangs with 14 Oswald

14 points to go with eight steals, six assists and four boards. Madison Gonseth scored eight points with eight rebounds. McKenzie McIntosh scored four points with three steals.

“Didn’t like the way we played defense this evening,” Murray head coach Jerry Shields said. “Didn’t drive enough to the basket, because we only shot five free throws. Missed over 20 shots from within eight feet of the basket. We have to start doing a better job around the hoop, or it is going to start costing us games.”

Murray, now 10-0 overall and 7-0 in the Bluegrass Conference, return to action tonight at East Union.

Mount Ayr 56, Clarke 55 OSCEOLA — After trailing 16-4, the Mount Ayr girls basketball team battled back and had a shot to beat Clarke in regulation here on Monday.

But, the 3-pointer was off the mark and the game went to overtime, where the Raiderettes survived for a 56-55 win.

“This was a much needed win for our confidence,” Mount Ayr head coach Thad Streit said. “We were down 16-4 and did a great job of battling back. We reduced our turnovers and we got good shots. I am proud of the girls for not giving up in the first half.

That shows a lot of character.”

Kelcie Shields had a big Please see GIRLS, page 12A

MOUNT AYR — The Mount Ayr Raider wrestling program will be hosting the Ron Scott Memorial Dual Wrestling Tournament here Friday and Saturday.

The competition will feature nine teams and begins at 4:30 p.m. Friday. Action will resume at 10 a.m. Saturday morning.

Teams competing in the duals include Central Decatur, Council Bluffs St. Albert, Durant, Harlan, Lathrop (Mo.), Mount Ayr, Martensdale-St. Marys, Riverside (Oakland), and Shenandoah.

There will be an awards ceremony at the conclusion of the tournament. Plaques will be awarded to the champion and runner-up

teams, and members of the all-tournament team will receive a medal.

Each school has been invited to nominate a member for the Ron Scott Wrestler of Character Award.

The awards committee will review nominations that are received and present a plaque to the 2014 Ron Scott Wrestler of Character.

The Mount Ayr Sparks dance team will also perform at approximately 12:45 p.m. Saturday.

Schedule Friday 4:30 p.m. — Shenandoah vs.

Mount Ayr (mat 1), Harlan vs.

Martensdale-St. Marys (mat 2), Riverside vs. St. Albert (mat 3), Central Decatur vs. Lathrop (mat 4), Durant (bye).

6 p.m. — Central Decatur vs.

Mount Ayr (mat 1), Harlan vs.

St. Albert (mat 2), Riverside vs.

Lathrop (mat 3), Shenandoah vs. Durant (mat 4), MartensdaleSt. Marys (bye).

7:30 p.m. — Durant vs.

Mount Ayr (mat 1), Riverside vs. Martensdale-St. Marys

(mat 2), Central Decatur vs. St. Albert (mat 3), Shenandoah vs.

Lathrop (mat 4), Harlan (bye).

9 p.m. — Riverside vs. Mount Ayr (mat 1), Harlan vs. Lathrop (mat 2), Central Decatur vs.

Durant (mat 3), St. Albert vs.

Martensdale-St. Marys (mat 4), Shenandoah (bye).

Saturday 10 a.m. — Mount Ayr vs.

Martensdale-St. Marys (mat 1), Harlan vs. Durant (mat 2), Riverside vs. Shenandoah (mat 3), Lathrop vs. St. Albert (mat 4), Central Decatur (bye).

11:30 a.m. — Mount Ayr vs.

St. Albert (mat 1), Harlan vs.

Shenandoah (mat 2), Riverside vs. Central Decatur (mat 3), Durant vs. Martensdale-St. Marys (mat 4), Lathrop (bye).

1 p.m. — Mount Ayr vs.

Lathrop (mat 1), Harlan vs.

Central Decatur (mat 2), Shenandoah vs. MartensdaleSt. Marys (mat 3), Durant vs. St. Albert (mat 4), Riverside (bye).

2:30 p.m. — Harlan vs.

Mount Ayr (mat 1), Riverside vs. Durant (mat 2), Central Decatur vs. Shenandoah (mat 3), Lathrop vs. Martensdale-St. Marys (mat 4), St. Albert (bye).

4 p.m. — Harlan vs. Riverside (mat 1), Central Decatur vs.

Martensdale-St. Marys (mat 2), Shenandoah vs. St. Albert (mat 3), Durant vs. Lathrop (mat 4), Mount Ayr (bye).

Area boys basketball Murray 78, Seymour 30 MURRAY — Braydon Held scored seven of Murray’s first nine points, and the Mustangs rolled to a 7830 win over Seymour here on Tuesday.

Held was one of three Murray players to reach double figures in the game, as he finished with 14 Held points.

T r e y McHenry led the Mustangs with 19 points and five assists. Andrew Rider added 14 points with seven steals.

“This was a nice game to get everyone some playing time,” Murray head coach Darin Wookey said. “I thought we played really well tonight, and we got the ball up and down the floor.

Andrew Rider played well, as did Braydon Held.”

Sam Rockhold scored eight points with six rebounds, while Pat Kilmer added seven points and six boards. Thane Simmons scored six points and Scott Funke added five.

The Mustangs, now 6-3 for the season, return to action tonight at East Union.

Southwest Valley 44, East Union 39 CORNING — East Union led 19-16 at halftime, but Southwest Valley escaped with a 44-39 home win here Tuesday over the Eagles.

Keegan Longabaugh led the Timberwolves with 12 points, w h i l e Longabaugh

Scott Vanderhoof added 11. Evan Baldwin knocked down a pair of 3-pointers, scoring eight points for the game. Lane Peterson scored six points, as did Colten Drake.

“We had to overcome some poor shooting in the first quarter,” Southwest Valley head coach Jim Obermeier said. “We had a lot of open opportunities inside the paint that we just couldn’t get to fall. We mixed up our defenses more in the second half and did a much better job of getting defensive rebounds than we had in the first quarter.

We finally knocked down our free throws late in the game and handled the ball well enough to finish off the game.”

Cole Campbell led East Union with nine points.

Trevor Barnett added e i g h t points, while Jes- Campbell se Akers scored seven and Dustin Hoyt added six points.

Sean Schmitz pitched in five points.

Diagonal 48, Moulton-Udell 40 MOULTON — After trailing 8-4 after the first quarter, Diagonal battled back to take a 35-24 lead into the fourth quarter and held on for a 48-40 win over Moulton-Udell here on Tuesday.

Sophomore Jacob Taylor scored 24 points to lead the Maroons in scoring, and also finished with five steals, four rebounds and two blocked shots.

Senior post player Ryan Parrott was the only other Diagonal player in double

figures, s c o r ing 13 points to go with a teamh i g h five reParrott bounds.

Kenny Weaselhead added four points with three rebounds, while Blake Butler scored three points. Levi Jarred and Colter Pickering each scored two points.

Nodaway Valley 68, Bedford 36 BEDFORD — Four Nodaway Valley players scored in double figures as the Wolverines gained a two-game advantage on the rest of the Pride of Iowa Conference with a 68-36 win over Bedford here on Tuesday.

Delson Grantham recorded a double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds, while TJ Bower just missed out on a doubledouble with 17 points and nine assists to go Bower with five steals.

Zach Plymesser and Jackson Lamb nearly recorded double-doubles of their own. Plymesser finished with 14 points and seven rebounds while Lamb recorded 13 points and eight steals.

The Wolverines led 34-14 at the end of the first half, and held the Bulldogs to three single-digit quarters.

“A great defensive effort with a 29-11 rebounding edge,” head coach Darrell Please see BOYS, page 12A

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Creston News Advertiser Thursday, January 16, 2014

Middle school basketball 8th boys After sailing to a 27-5 lead, the Creston eighthgrade boys routed Red Oak Monday night, 44-23.

Tucker Flynn scored 14 points for Creston (52) and Trevor Downing added 11 as the Panthers dominated inside.

“The kids came out and really played sound defense and worked the ball against their zone,” Creston coach Mike McCabe said. “The kids were

not happy with how they played against ADM last week and I was proud of how we bounced back.”

Creston also won the B game, 9-2.

Creston A (44) — Tucker Flynn 14, Trevor Downing 11, Evan Jacobson 6, Dustin Merritt 4, Jaden Driskell 3, Cody Wagner 3, Cole Higgins 2, Gavin Sickels 1.

Red Oak A (23).

Creston B (9) — Nathan Pudenz 4, Dalten Bierle 2, Ethan Anderson 2, Dustin Merritt 1.

Red Oak B (2).

7th boys Hunter

Simpson

and

Dale Boyer each scored 16 points as Creston (6-1) defeated Red Oak 45-40 Monday in seventh-grade boys action.

Red Oak took the second game, 13-8, dropping that Creston unit to 5-1-1 for the season.

“We were happy with the win in the A game but really struggled defending against Red Oak,” said Creston coach Kristopher “Kritter” Hayes. “Red Oak forced a lot of turnovers by

pressuring the ball. We will work on correcting what we can control. I was happy our guys found a way to win when we weren’t playing our best basketball.”

Creston now prepares for a tall Clarinda team on Monday at home.

Creston A (45) — Hunter Simpson 16, Dale Boyer 16, Kylan Smallwood 9, Jeffrey Dillenburg 4.

Red Oak A (40) — Isaac Burt 12, Isaac Bower 12.

Creston B (8) — Christian Gist 2, Kendall Crawford 2, James McDonald 2, Zach Hague 2.

Red Oak B (13).

YMCA Stingray swimming Atlantic meet ATLANTIC — Southern Prairie YMCA Stingray Swim Club members competed at Atlantic Jan. 11. The final regular-season meet is Jan.. 25 at Red Oak before sectionals Feb. 8 at Ankeny.

Placings from Atlantic:

8-and-under girls — 5. Tybee Plowman, 25-yard backstroke; 7. Cameron Guajardo, 50-yard backstroke.

8-and-under boys — 5. Daniel Buls, 25-yard backstroke.

9-10 girls — 5. Keni Schaeffer, 100-yard breaststroke; 6. Haley Plowman, 50-yard breaststroke; 9. Lauren Qualseth, 50-yard breaststroke; 16. Justice Rinner, 50-yard backstroke.

9-10 boys — 13. Connor Rink, 100-yard freestyle; 4. Isaiah

Terlizzi, 50-yard breaststroke; 11. Scott Walters, 50-yard backstroke; 15. Noah Adams, 50-yard backstroke.

11-12 girls — 10. Rebekah Terlizzi, 100-yard individual medley; 9. Devon Buls, 50-yard backstroke; 9. Myah Lanteri, 50-yard butterfly; 6. Cassie Ralston, 50-yard breaststroke; 7.

200-yard medley relay (Rebekah Terlizzi, Keni Shaeffer, Cassie Ralston, Haley Plowman); 5.

200-yard freestyle relay (Cassie

Ralston, Lauren Qualseth, Haley Plowman, Rebekah Terlizzi).

11-12 boys — 11. Gabe Frakes, 50-yard freestyle.

13-14 girls — 5. Kiersten Plowman, 100-yard breaststroke; 8. Marissa Walter, 100-yard breaststroke; 3. 200-yard medley relay (Devon Buls, Kiersten Plowman, Myah Lanteri, Marissa Walter).

13-14 boys — 4. Dylan Linch, 100-yard breaststroke.

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State high school ratings Boys basketball This week’s Associated Press boys high school basketball ratings, with firstplace votes in parentheses and won-loss record through last weekend:

Class 4A — 1. Dubuque Senior (12) 8-0; 2. Bettendorf (2) 10-0; 3. North Scott 11-0; 4. Iowa City West 9-1; 5. Ankeny Centennial 9-0; 6. Southeast Polk 9-1; 7. Des Moines North 8-1; 8. Waukee 7-2; 9. Sioux City North 9-2; 10. West Des Moines Valley 8-3.

Class 3A — 1. Harlan (13) 9-0; 2. Clear Lake (1) 10-0; 3. Dubuque Wahlert 8-1; 4. Dallas CenterGrimes 9-1; 5. Carroll 8-1; 6. Sioux City Bishop Heelan 6-2; 7. Solon 6-1; 8. (tie) De Witt Central Clinton 7-1 and Fort Madison 7-0; 10.

MOC-Floyd Valley 8-3.

Class 2A — 1. Hull Western Christian (11) 9-0; 2. Western Dubuque (1) 9-0; 3. West Fork, Sheffield (2) 8-0; 4. New Hampton 8-0; 5. PCM, Monroe 8-0; 6. Fort Dodge St. Edmond 9-1; 7. East Sac County 8-1; 8. Sioux Center 8-2; 9. Iowa City Regina 10-0; 10. IKM-Manning 9-1. Others: 13.

Carroll Kuemper Catholic; 16. Des Moines Christian.

Class 1A — 1. Le Mars Gehlen Catholic (5) 11-0; 2. Newell-Fonda (5) 10-0; 3. West Lyon, Inwood (4) 10-0; 4. Nodaway Valley 9-0; 5.

Dunkerton 7-0; 6. Lamoni 8-0; 7.

Belmond-Klemme 7-1; 8. Keota 9-0; 9. Jesup 7-0; 10. Van Buren, Keosauqua 7-1.

113 — Patrick Woods, Sr., West Delaware.

120 — 1. Fletcher Green, Sr., Washington; 3. Blake Luna, Sr., Clarinda; 10. Dillion Cox, Sr., Atlantic.

126 — 1. Shadow Leshen, Sr., Albia; 3. Darrian Schwenke, Sr., Atlantic; 6. Dylan Forkner, Greene County; 7. Mason Miller, Sr., Winterset.

132 — 1. Oscar Ramirez, Sr., Estherville; 2. Bryce Leshen, So., Albia; 7. Jordan Challen, Jr., Greene County.

138 — 1. Max Thomsen, Jr., Union.

145 — 1. Chase Straw, Jr., Independence; 5. Chase Shiltz, Fr., Creston/O-M; 9. Jared Eischeid, Sr., Carroll Kuemper; 10. Broghan Kelly, Sr., Harlan.

152 — 1. Danny Bush, Sr., Davenport Assumption; 2. Griffin Osing, Sr., Albia; 6. Jeremy Scheuermann, Sr., Greene County; 9. Seth Stetzel, Sr., Perry; 10. Sal Arzani, So., Interstate 35.

160 — 1. Jake Voss, Sr., West Delaware; 3. Brett Leshen, Sr., Albia.

170 — 1. Adam Drain, Sr., Mediapolis; 2. Trevor Frain, Sr., Creston/O-M; 6. Dalton Folkerts, Sr., Albia.

182 — 1. Cash Wilcke, Jr., BCIG-OA. 195 — 1. Steven Holloway, Jr.,

Mediapolis; 3. Christian Brobst, Sr., Heelan Catholic; 4. Carter Isley, So., Albia; 9. Cale Stork, Sr., Harlan; 10. Seth Maitlen, So., Creston/O-M. 220 — 1. Lance Evans, Sr., Solon; 6. Dallon Bendorf, Sr., Harlan; 7. Tyler Christensen, Sr., Atlantic.

285 — 1. Mario Pena, Jr., Hampton-Dumont; 10. Dakota Calfee, Sr., Clarinda.

Class 1A Teams (rated wrestlers) — 1. Alburnett (6); 2. EddyvilleBlakesburg-Fremont (6); 3. Wilson (4); 4. Highland Riverside (3); 5. Don Bosco (4); 6. Woodbury Central (4); 7. Fort Dodge St. Edmond (3); 8. North Butler (2); 9.

Lisbon (3); 10. Maquoketa Valley (3).

106 — Drew West, Fr., Highland Riverside.

113 — Bryce West, Fr., Highland Riverside; 5. Briar Cochran, Sr., Moravia.

120 — 1. Zach Ulven, Jr., Westwood Sloan; 4. Riley Klein, Sr., Underwood; 5. Christian Polley, Jr., Tri-Center-Neola; 6. Jacob Vogel, Jr., Oakland Riverside; 8. Dusten Reed, Jr., Bedford-Lenox; 9. Jonathan Hardy, Jr., SE Warren.

126 — 1. Brady Ruden, Sr., Wilton; 4. Jake Hunnerdose, Jr., SE Warren; 6. Brad Kerkhoff, Jr.,

Audubon.

132 — 1. Carter Happel, So., Lisbon.

138 — 1. Jeren Glosser, Jr., Eddyville Blakesburg-Fremont; 8.

Erik Freed, Sr., Mount Ayr. 145 — 1. Caleb Wedeking, Jr., North Butler; 6. Brady Charbonneau, Jr., LoganMagnolia.

152 — 1. Cody Nelson, Sr., North Butler; 2. Cody Kingery, Jr., Underwood; 5. Josh Hopkins, So., East Mills; 10. Jacob Hoch, Sr., SE Warren.1 160 — 1. Jake Hogan, Sr., Don Bosco; 3. Wyatt Lewis, Sr., C.B. St. Albert; 10. Kallan Schmelzer, Sr., Southwest Valley.

170 — 1. Dylan Windfield, Sr., Alburnett; 5. Payton Huseman, Sr., Oakland Riverside.

182 — 1. Evan Hansen, Jr., EHK-Exira; 6. Austin Laabs, Jr., Guthrie Center; 9. Zach Barton, Sr., Southest Valley.

195 — 1. Tyler Hoffman, Sr., East Buchanan; 2. Trey Sander, Sr., EHK-Exira; 5. Ben Wellman, Sr., Tri-Center Neola; 6. Ty Schneider, Jr., SE Warren.

220 — 1. Ryan Parmely, Jr., Maquoketa Valley; 10. Cale Crowder, Jr., Guthrie Center.

285 — 1. Ryley Howell, Sr., Wapello; 9. David Howell, Sr., East Mills; 10. Joe Ricker, Jr., Mount Ayr.

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126 — 1. Kaz Onoo, Sr., Mason City; 9. Colton Clingenpeel, So., C.B. Thomas Jefferson; 10. Justin Kaltved, So., Carroll.

132 — 1. Fredy Stroker, Jr., Bettendorf; 9. Matt Malcom, So. Glenwood.

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152 — 1. Ross Lembeck, Sr., Linn-Mar. 160 — 1. Spencer Derifield, Sr., Waverly-Shell Rock; 5. Ethan Ruby, Sr., Lewis Central.

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220 — 1. Gannon Gremmel, So., Dubuque Hempstead; 7. Cole Baker, Jr., Dallas Center-Grimes.

285 — 1. Kaleb Staack, Sr., Waverly-Shell Rock; 5. Jordan Bywater, Sr., C.B. Abraham Lincoln.

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Bowling league scores PANTHER LANES Astro Mixed League Jan. 5 Team Score Corner Clippers 42 Rhine Body Repair 42 Plentiful Harvest 36.5 Panther Lanes 36 Ellis Poore 34 Odd Ducks 28.5 JoMomma Racing 27 T&S 26 High team with handicap — Corner Clippers, 2502 pins.

High team scratch — Corner Clippers, 2100 pins.

High scratch individual series — Sheila Brokaw 556, Bob Westcott 658.

Series 600 and over — Bob Wescott 658.

Games 200 and over — Bob Westcott 277, 207; Kelly Shives 203; Mike Briner 227.

Games 190 and over women — Carla Millard 195, Sheila Brokaw 221.

Classic League Jan. 6 Team Score Frey Construction 30 Fingers/Holes=Fun 30 Rhine Body Repair 24 Barkers 17 Quilts 13 Schroeder Plumbing 6 High team scratch — Rhine Body Repair, 2160 pins.

High scratch individual series — Jordan Holle, 669 pins.

Series 600 and over — Jordan Holle 669.

Games 200 and over — Justin Redding 224; Jordan Holle 265, 226; Jimmy Shepard 216; Dave Rhine 235; Denny Hance 218, 212.

Games 190 and over women — Sue Davis 225.

Tuesday Troublemakers Jan. 7 Team Score A&A Outfitting 26 Connie’s Beauty Bar 25 Orr Heating & Air 23 High team with handicap — Connie’s Beauty Bar, 2323 pins.

High team scratch — Connie’s Beauty Bar, 1609 pins.

High scratch individual series — Deb Ruby 476, Dave Hosfield 469.

Woodpickers League Jan. 8 Team Score Green Valley Chemical 49 M&M Motors 42 2 Rivers Pool 33 Pink Panthers 32.5 Creston Automotive 30 Wellman’s 30 Rhine Body Repair 28 Elm’s Club 27.5 High team with handicap — 2 Rivers Pool, 2595 pins.

High team scratch — Elm’s Club, 2229 pins.

High scratch individual series — Carla Millard, 514 pins.

Games 190 and over women — Rachel Wardlow 210.

Union League Jan. 9 Team Score Super Wash 27 The Lobby 22 Frey Construction 19 Mid State Surveying 18 Or What 15.5 A&G 14.5 Hi-Crest Auto 12 Schroeder Plumbing 12 Webb Roofing 11 Rhine Body Repair 9 High team with handicap — A&G, 3144 pins.

High team scratch — A&G, 2889 pins.

High scratch individual series — Brian Newcomb, 675 pins.

Series 600 and over — Brian Newcomb 675, Jordan Holle 618, Ted Kunz 612.

Games 200 and over — Rich Downing 227; Glen Orr 200, 212; Randy Hiatt 204; Scott McKinney 205; Kelly Shives 207; Bob Westcott 212, 213; Nate Studer 222; Todd Downing 217; Dana Frey 208; Brian Newcomb 255, 236; Kenny Holle 213; Jordan Holle 209, 202; Ted Kunz 210, 216; Shawn Moran 226.

Crest League Jan. 10 Team Score Hayes Concrete 41 Trolli 41 Orr Heating & Air 28 JoMomma Racing 26 High team with handicap — Trolli, 2313 pins.

High team scratch — Hayes Concrete, 1990 pins.

High scratch individual series — Bobbi Derry 425, Glenn Orr 584 pins.

Games 200 and over — Glenn Orr 203, 203; John Coleman 233; Phillip Johnson 206.

PINE VALLEY Wednesday Night Mix League Jan. 8 Team Score 3 Hole Patrol 41 Bowtie Bandits 35 Split Happens 29 Retail Rejects 27 3 and 1/2 Men 25 Gutter Girls 11 High team handicap — Split Happens, 2410 pins.

High team scratch — 3 Hole Patrol, 2079 pins.

High scratch series — TJ Redding, 700.

Series 600 and over — Justin Redding 613, TJ Redding 700.

Games 200 and over — Chantz Davidson 208; Chad Drake 224; Justin Redding 214, 200; TJ Redding 207, 205, 288.

TGIF League Jan. 10 Team Score Pine Valley 9 Bushwackers 8 Clausen Underground 7 Eagles 7 TADA 6 3 Fingers Deep 5 WTF-O 1 Bye 0 High team handicap — Bushwackers, 2777 pins.

High team scratch — Bushwackers, 2516 pins.

High scratch series — Dan Fulton, 755 pins.

Series 600 and over — Rod Cheers 628, Kevin Madison 607, Ben Moffitt 667, Jesse Still 636, TJ Redding 679, Tom Redding 609.

Games 200 and over — Travis Veatch 202; Rod Cheers 210, 238; Kevin Madison 208, 216; Greg Hull 213; Dan Fulton 245, 258, 252; Ben Moffitt 203, 247, 217; Jesse Still 221, 258; TJ Redding 233, 224, 222; Tom Redding 208, 206; Mike Cooley 213; Dave Smith 203; Chad Sprague 203.

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St. Louis wins one the hard way

By TOM TIMMERMANN

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

ST. LOUIS — Just because St. Louis University is ranked 24th in the nation, has now won 10 straight games, is 3-0 in conference play for the first time in the lifetime of anyone on the team and is 16-2 overall doesn’t mean that every victory is an easy one.

This time, the Billikens ran into a defense that gave them as many fits as they usually give opponents, and they added in some abysmal foul shooting — they missed six of their final seven — to drag out the suspense in a 66-60 win over St. Bonaventure on Wednesday night at Chaifetz Arena.

“No, it was not,” forward Dwayne Evans said. “We did not expect it to be easy, though. We could have played a lot better, but we’ll take the win.”

Evans had 18 points and Jordair Jett had 15 to lead SLU, though six of the biggest points came from freshman

Mike Crawford, who hit a pair of clutch 3-pointers in a 12-1 run in the second half that got SLU out of a brief hole and gave the Billikens the breathing room they would need to overcome their late-game generosity.

But the numbers that may stand out most were SLU making just 16 of 30 free throws and committing 16 turnovers, which St. Bonaventure (11-6, 1-2) converted into 18 points. Mike McCall, a 71 percent shooter, went 0 for two at the line and Jett, whose free throws helped win the game at Rhode Island, made just one of four. Evans didn’t go to the line in the closing minute but was two for five at the line in the game.

“That wasn’t very good, was it?” SLU coach Jim Crews said.

“I don’t know what that was about,” Evans said.

“We’ve been shooting free throws pretty good lately. It’s something we have to tighten up, everybody has an off day.

Hopefully we’ll get back at it tomorrow. … We know in

games like that that missing that many free throws can come back to bite us. I’m not going to say we were lucky to escape with a win, but we have to get better.”

SLU had 11 turnovers in the second half alone, which kept it from opening up a bigger lead, especially while shooting 63 percent from the field in the half. “We definitely got casual for a couple minutes in the second half toward the end,” Evans said. “We can’t have lapses like that, especially against good teams like St. Bonaventure.”

SLU fell behind 47-45 with about 10 minutes to play on a 3-pointer by St. Bonaventure’s Jordan Gathers. SLU tied the score on a drive to the basket by Austin McBroom.

Rob Loe blocked a shot at the other end and Crawford nailed a 3 from the corner. “I just shot it, and it just felt good and it went in,” said Crawford, who has seen his minutes jump up since Christmas.

Please see SLU, page 12A

Area wrestling Audubon Quad AUDUBON — Southwest Valley went 1-2 at the Audubon Quadrangular here on Tuesday.

The Timberwolves shut out West Central Valley 60-0 and fell to A-H-S-T 54-30 and to Audubon 52-23.

In the shutout win over West Central Valley, the Timberwolves received pins from Kallan Schmelzer at 170 pounds, Sammy Richey at 182 pounds, Zach Bar- Barton ton at 195 pounds and Ralph Morales at 285 pounds.

Southwest Valley 60, West Central Valley 0 106 — double forfeit; 113 — double forfeit; 120 — Logan Wood (SWV) won by forfeit; 126 — double forfeit; 132 — double forfeit; 138 — Evan Skelton (SWV) won by forfeit; 145 — Spencer Calkins (SWV) won by forfeit; 152 — Tyler Bissell (SWV) won by forfeit.

160 — Buck Schafroth (SWV) won by forfeit. 170 — Kallan Schmelzer (SWV) pinned Gabe Wagner (WCV), :41; 182 — Sammy Richey (SWV) pinned Tim Draper (WCV), :56; 195 — Zach Barton (SWV) pinned Carson Schneller (WCV), :40; 220 — Scott Palmer (SWV) won by forfeit; 285 — Ralph Morales (SWV) pinned Tristin Lloyd (WCV), 1:51.

A-H-S-T 54, Southwest Valley 30 106 — Anthony Cordes (A) won by forfeit; 113 — Joel Becerra (A) won by forfeit; 120 — Tyler MacGregor (A) won by forfeit; 126 — Aaron Fauteux (A) won by forfeit; 132 — Nathan Egerss (A) won by forfeit; 138 — Timmy Barr (A) pinned Evan Skelton (SWV), 4:41; 145 — Zach Hagadon (A) pinned Spencer Calkins (SWV), :53; 152 — Kyle Bauerkemper (A) pinned Tyler Bissell (SWV), 3:24.

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160 — Kallan Schmelzer (SWV) pinned Dustin Engel (A), :50; 170 — Austin Fink (A) pinned Sammy Richey (SWV), :42; 182 — Zach Barton (SWV) pinned Erik Jorgensen (A), 1:30; 195 — Hayden Bayles (SWV) won by forfeit; 220 — Scott Palmer (SWV) won by forfeit; 285 — Isaac Huber (SWV) won by forfeit.

Audubon 52, Southwest Valley 23 106 — Collin Subbert (A) won by forfeit; 113 — double forfeit; 120 — Kyle Juelsgaard (A) won by forfeit; 126 — Brad Kerkhoff (A) won by forfeit; 132 — Jake Mulford (A) won by forfeit; 138 — Matthew Smith-Petersen (A) pinned Evan Skelton (SWV), 1:32; 145 — Trevor Smith (A) pinned Spencer Calkins (SWV), :41; 152 — Lucas Smith-Petersen (A) major dec. Tyler Bissell (SWV), 11-2.

160 — Kallan Schmelzer (SWV) tech. fall Drew Christensen (A), 21-4 (4:00); 170 — Chase Petersen (A) pinned Sammy Richey (SWV), 1:47; 182 — Hayden Bayles (SWV) won by forfeit; 195 — Zach Barton (SWV) pinned Jordan Hansen (A), 3:56; 220 — Scott Palmer (SWV) pinned Koby Hunnicutt (A), 5:00; 285 — Matt Fett (A) pinned Isaac Huber (SWV), 1:36.

McClatchy Tribune photo by CHRIS LEE/St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Saint Louis’ Austin McBroom, middle, passes the ball for an assist while being defended by St. Bonaventure’s Dion Wright, right, and Marquise Simmons in the second half on Wednesday at Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis.

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Nodaway Valley improved to 10-0 for the season and 8-0 in the Pride of Iowa Conference with the win. Bedford dropped to 8-3 and 6-2.

The Wolverines face another top team in the POI Conference on Friday when they host Interstate 35.

Mount Ayr 70, Clarke 65 OSCEOLA — A 22-13 third quarter advantage helped propel Mount Ayr past Clarke here on Monday, 70-65.

“I was very proud of our guys tonight,” Mount Ayr head coach Bret Ruggles said. “We got a real tough win by staying mentally tough

throughout the entire night.

We need to button up our free throws and take advantage of the opportunity at an open shot, but this is a great step in the right direction.”

Jack Jones scored a teamhigh 21 points and dished out three assists for the Raiders. Rhett Murphy added 15 points with 10 rebounds for a doubledouble, while Nick Wurster scored 14 points and Murphy dished out four assists off the bench.

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After a St. Bonaventure free throw, Jett took a 15-footer and missed, but got his own rebound and hit an 18-footer.

Evans drew a charge, Loe scored off a Crawford assist and after a missed 3 by Gathers, Crawford hit another 3 to put SLU up 57-48.

SLU was up eight with 3:15 to play after a basket by Jett, and from there, SLU can be thankful it played good defense — St. Bonaventure shot 39 percent from the field for the game — because it was giving away chances to score.

After Evans scored with a minute to play to put SLU

ahead by seven, St. Bonaventure had to take quick 3’s, which didn’t go in. But for all the stops SLU got, the Billikens couldn’t extend the lead.

“You’re always a couple plays away from being disastrous in those things,” Crews said. “You have to play it out, and we did good on defense.

On offense, we weren’t too good down the stretch.”

SLU couldn’t shake St. Bonaventure in the first half and led 28-27 at halftime.

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Member National Association of Realtors & Bluegrass Board of Realtors

Experienced Welders Needed

Union County Land Auction

Korina Loudon

Pat Loudon

Realtor for busy structural steel fabrication shop. Must be able to read blueprints and pass Welding Certification Test.

Full time with benefits.

Broker/Owner

Friday, February 14th @ 10:00 AM Supertel Inn Conference Room - Creston, IA Rare opportunity in strong farming area to bid on 311.89 Acres M/L. Property to be sold in two tracts.

Tract 1: 159.89 acres M/L with 147.72 tillable acres and a tillable CSR of 61.9.

Tract 2: 152 acres M/L with 139.16 tillable acres and a tillable CSR of 57.4. Farm is located north of Creston in Section 11 of Spaulding Township.

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Apply in Person • No Phone Calls Please

Parker Welding & Fabrication, Inc. 721 E. Lane Street, Winterset, IA

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

FT LPN/RN

PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

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

Contact Sandy Smith

QHC WINTERSET SOUTH, LLC

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

EOE/Pre-employment drug screen required.

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

You will manage the production operations of our 2nd shift with direct accountability for employees involved in processing or packaging areas. Must have min of 3-5 years previous supervisory experience; one year working knowledge of manufacturing operations; prior experience in lean mfg preferred; BA/BS in related field or a combination of educ and exp. Excellent wage and benefit package. Qualified applicants can find more information and apply online at: https://home.eease.adp.com/recruit/?id=7557441

Casey’s General Store is looking for friendly,

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

Previous experience in food manufacturing is not required.

Like New on Oversized Lot! 1018 Crest Drive • Creston

If you are interested in making a difference in the lives of our residents please contact:

Interviews being conducted from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Michael Foods, Inc. in Lenox, Iowa, has immediate opportunities for employment on 1st, 2nd & 3rd shifts

Solid Ranch • 2+ BR Only $89,500

WITH SIgN oN BoNuS

JOB FAIR Tuesday, JaN. 21

Lots of Updates!

405 S. Bureau • Creston

Full-time Nurse

Join a Winning Team!

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4 BR 1 1/2 Bath • Newer Roof & Furnace Only $39,500

Creston Nursing & Rehab Center is looking for a

Call 641-782-9934 mornings or evenings

...is currently accepting applications for a lineman at our Creston Facility. Candidates must have completed an accredited electric utility lineman-training program or have substantial equivalent on the job training and/or experience. This individual must attain/possess a valid Class A Commercial driver’s license. This position is responsible for electric transmission maintenance and inspection, as well as supporting other maintenance operations. This position is covered under a collective bargaining agreement and provides excellent company benefits. Resumes can be submitted to Memorea Schrader at memorea.schrader@cipco.net or at:

319 N. Sycamore • Creston

**Competitive Wages** Apply in person at:

www.PeoplesCompany.com - Listing #11604

Central Iowa Power Cooperative (CIPCO)

LIST WITH US NEW LISTING!

Requirements: experienced, good work history and/or schooling.

Looking for a motivated individual who is very dependable. must be a team player with a positive attitude!

Well maintained and modern equipped shop

Matt Adams • 515.423.9235 Steve Bruere • 515.240.7500

2 bedroom, washer, dryer, stove, refrigerator, window A/C and single detached garage, $29,500.

Our family has been deeply touched by all the acts of kindnesses shown to us at the loss of our beloved Lucas Sweeney. A very special thank you to the Adair County Ambulance staff and Greenfield Volunteer Fire Department for their quick and professional response; to Marvel Blazek, Dr. Tim Pierson and staff at Adair County Memorial Hospital for all their efforts; to staff at Innovative Industries and Support Services in Greenfield for your help and support; to Pastor Eric Schubert for the beautiful service; the Greenfield Methodist Church and Wickman Chemical Company for the delicious luncheon; to Steen Funeral Home for the professional services; and to all our amazing family and friends for all the prayers, food, cards, flowers, plaques, statues, and memorial gifts.

The continued support of so many has helped our family during this time of great sorrow.

Deb Westphal Alicia & Ryan Lens, Austin & Bryson Tonya & Jon Waters,Corbin & Hallie

ImmedIate OpenIng!

Guaranty Abstract Co. PO Box 404 Creston, IA 50801

New Today DRIVERS WANTED. Class "A" CDL to drive a grain hauler. Home most weekends. PreEmployment drug test & clean driving record.

Need to verify 2 years driving exp. Interested in this job call Dale Ranney Trucking LLC at 712-779-0378.

RED OAK, IA: Large two bedroom Apt. clean & remodeled. $400/month +utilities. Deposit and references required.

See online www.greatspace4u.com or call 402-677-7165.

Auction Calendar

641-202-4112

Management Position

CLARK'S TREE & STUMP Removal. Free Estimates, Insured. Call 641-782-4907 or 641342-1940.

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

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Due to a new store opening this spring in Murray, Iowa

energetic individuals to fill a variety of full-time/ part-time positions including: • • • • •

Store Manager Asst. Store Manager 2nd Assistant Store Manager Cashiers Food Service

FT Benefit package includes Medical/Dental Insurance, Company paid Life Insurance, Stock Purchase Plan, 401(k), vacation, and sick leave.

PT Benefit package includes group limited pay medical, dental and life insurance.

Applications are available at any Casey’s General Store, Murray City Hall, and www.caseys.com

Please send applications to: Casey’s General Store Attn: Area Supervisor 401 NW Church Street Leon, Iowa 50144 or Murray City Hall Attn: Casey’s General Store, area supervisor 420 Maple Street, Murray, Iowa 50174 www.Caseys.com EOE

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homE SERvICES DIRECToRY Find the right people for the job, right here.

Accountant

Siding & Windows

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

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

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

Backhoe & Bulldozer

WESTmAN WINDoWS. Replacement windows tilt for easy cleaning and rebates bays, bows, sliders, etc.

Any custom size and shape, 30+ years in Creston. I sell, service and install, for no-pressure estimate call Charlie Westman 641-782-4590 or 641-344-5523.

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

Computer Repair SPRoUSE ComPUTER SoLUTIoNS. 120 N. main, Lenox, 641-780-5760 12 years experience. Reasonable & Quality PC repair and tutoring.

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

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

BoWmAN SIDING & WINDoWS. All major brands of vinyl and steel siding, Heartland, Traco and Revere thermal replacement windows. Recipient of the Revere Premium Renovator Award.

Seamless guttering and Leaf Relief gutter covers. 33 years of continuous reliable service in Southwest Iowa, free estimates, 641-322-5160 or 1-800-245-0337.

Storage ShARP’S SELF-SToRAGE Boats, records, inventory, furniture.

You store it, lock it, take the key. Industrial Park, Creston, 641-782-6227.

All StorAge, llC. various sizes to fit your storage needs, Hwy. 34 SChRoEDER PLUmBING and West in Creston, 515-371-7762.

ELECTRICAL. Central air repair/ new installations, new breaker Tree Service boxes, lighting fixtures, softeners, water heaters. Specialize in mINERS TREE SERvICE. Tree manufactured and mobile homes. Removal, Trimming, Stump Free estimates, licensed, insured, Grinding, fully insured. Free 641-202-1048. Accept Visa & estimates.

Justin miner, Mastercard.

712-621-4847.

Plumber

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Creston News Advertiser Thursday, January 16, 2014

HOME

Top 10 home decor trends for 2014 (BPT) - Renew. Rejuvenate. Reinvigorate. The same objectives people have when making their personal New Year’s resolutions can be just as easily be applied to their homes. There’s no better time to give a home a fresh look, whether it’s incorporating a new color palette, adding accessories, repurposing furniture or putting something interesting up on the walls.

A kaleidoscope of color Residential interior designer Gary McBournie recommends happy hues such as turquoise for a kitchen, chartreuse for a dining room and coral for a bedroom. Roger Hazard, a Sharon Springs, NY designer who starred in the Emmy-nominated “Sell This House,” agrees that color palettes will embrace a variety of bold, punchy accent colors but also notes a seismic shift in neutrals from the “brown fatigue” of browns and beiges to bright gallery whites and truly neutral grays. Purples can be paired with accents of copper and well-worn leather in a masculine den; layered with gold, gray and white for an elegant bedroom; or highlighted against subway tile and chrome fixtures for a statement master bathroom.

Every wall has a story Todd Imholte, president of Murals Your Way, predicts that wall murals will be even more popular next year as more homeowners and business owners embrace this unique, distinctive way to transform any room. Simple to install and remove, Murals Your Way’s more than 750,000 images, along with the ability to create a personal mural from a photograph, make wall murals an attractive and affordable design trend.

It’s only natural Miami-based ASID and IIDA award-winning interior and furniture designer Bea Pila sees natural elements increasingly created

REASONS YOUR HOUSE ISN’T SELLING

It’s priced too high.

It’s kind of run down.

It isn’t run down, but looks like it might be.

There’s too much “you” in the house.

You’re inflexible.

You aren’t advertising your home properly.

Your house is poorly located or poorly planned.

If you’re having trouble selling your home and don’t think it’s due to any of the above reasons, ask a neutral party to take a look and make suggestions. I’d be happy to visit with you for free and confidentially. Things such as a bad odor (pets or mildew) or tidiness affect how potential buyers view the property.

Open the blinds to let in more light. Turn the thermostat up or down to make buyers feel they have a future where you live.

LISTED PROPERTIES 12/31/2013-1/12/2014 603 Wyoming • Creston • $69,000

SOLD PROPERTIES 12/31/2013-1/12/2014 821 Quiet Harbor • Creston • $20,000

Remember R Realty Realtors can show you properties listed with outof-town agents and other agencies in our Multiple Listing Service locally.

Ask Dino, Rick or Retta to show these homes to you so you’re dealing with a known and trusted agent.

Preview at:

www.rrealtyofcreston.com

Retta Ripperger ® Realtor

Certified Residential Specialist

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into luxurious furnishings.

Look for lamps embellished with geodes and natural gems, feather-adorned pillows and sharkskin as a rich table finish. Stone and stone veneers make for an interesting organic interior wall covering, says Debbie Wiener of My Designing Solutions, as do sticks gathered in groups as triptychs or propped up against the wall.

Lighten up Lighting can make a key difference in a home by setting the atmosphere of a room or helping showcase decor elements. LED bulbs deliver the same warm glow as traditional incandescents but use 84 percent less energy and last up to 20 years, according to Maxwell Ryan, founder and CEO of Apartment Therapy. In-

terior design expert and InStyleModern.com executive Maria Samuels suggests multi-tiered chandeliers and other ornamental fixtures using LED lights to give a modern twist instead of traditional artificial illumination.

The furniture forecast Pila notes that 60s-inspired acrylic furnishings can be timeless when designed into a classic silhouette, with the pureness of the acrylic’s clearness creating a striking effect. Washington, DC designer Darlene Molnar predicts that velvet sofas will be a top trend in 2014, with jewel colors or gray bringing a soft elegance to rooms after years of sharp clean lines. And furniture designer Clint Parker notes that Earth-friendly, sustain-

able eco-furniture is gaining steam, with new composites and fabrics such as hemp and sorghum making the concept more accessible.

Accessorize the positive Anything goes in the world of accessories. Pila notes an African influence in lamps made of horn and Kuba cloths fashioned into pillows, rugs and blankets, while Ian Kennedy of Ruby + George touts Native American-inspired artwork, rugs and antlers passed down from generation to generation. Wiener suggests gas-fired home “fire walls” under a wall-mounted bigscreen television that can serve as a source of warmth and an art focal piece.

The simple life Internationally recognized artist and award-win-

ning Austin designer Pablo Solomon sees a continuation of uncluttered, simple, practical, multifunctional and renewable designs. He recommends adopting the mantra “less is more” to focus on quality, not quantity, when it comes to art, rugs and furnishings. Tie interior design with outside landscape views to evoke a feeling of openness and flow from the inside out.

What’s old is new again Los Angeles-based Linda Brettler, AIA, suggests finding creative ways to repurpose, recycle and reuse by relocating pieces from other rooms in the house or seeking out older, bettermade items from architectural salvage sites. Salvaged or antique tiles can give an authentic patina to a his-

toric home, and Brettler recommends mixing tile and stone so the look isn’t so intense.

Finding your comfort zone According to Elissa Morgante, principal at Morgante Wilson Architects in Chicago, people are moving toward much more casual and interactive living.-This translates into making all rooms in the home inviting and multifunctional, to foster togetherness in comfortable spaces that will actually be used.

Hazard adds that practicality and individuality will dominate next year, with upholstery expected to bring presence and sophistication while still delivering all-day comfort.

Knowing when to repair or replace three of your home’s major systems — the furnace, air conditioner and water heater

(BPT) — If your furnace, air conditioner or water heater is not working properly, you probably notice it long before you actually inspect the appliance itself.

You know because those winter mornings are a little too cold, those July days are a little too hot or your morning showers are chillier than normal. All three are signs that these crucial systems are not running as efficiently as they once did.

You know you need to make a fast decision to either repair or replace, but how do you know which is the right choice? Follow these tips from the professionals at Rheem to point you in the right direction and help you make the best possible decision.

You should repair if: • It’s still under warranty. This may seem obvious but many people forget to check the warranty when their HVAC or water heating system has an issue. If your appliance is still under warranty, having it repaired is a smart financial decision.

You’ll be out the cost for the technician’s labor but you’ll save money compared to buying new.

• You’ve maintained the product over the years. If

you’ve treated your HVAC system to seasonal tune-ups and changed the air filters regularly, and done things like flushing sediment and checking the anode rod in your water heater, repairing an arising problem is the better choice because the trouble is likely to be smaller.

• It’s still in its youth. Every water heater, air conditioner or furnace will need repairs at different times depending on usage and environment, but if your product is still in its early days, you are probably better off paying for the repairs instead of replacing the system.

You should replace if: • The previous points are untrue. If your appliance is not under warranty, in the later stages of life and/ or has been subject to poor maintenance, a replacement will probably be necessary.

• Your unit is running inefficiently. Inefficient is defined as running excessively, constantly turning on and off and failing to heat or cool your home, or provide you with enough hot water.

If you notice any of these problems and your unit is in the later stages of its life, it’s time for a replacement. The

90 percent + Gas Furnace from Rheem has efficiencies exceeding 97 percent, as well as improved electrical efficiencies and 20 percent less operating noise.

And, Rheem’s Prestige Series High-Efficiency Condensing Power Direct Vent (PDV) Water Heater is

the most efficient gas-fired, tank-type water heater designed for residential applications on the market today.

It was recognized by This Old House magazine as one of 2013’s Top 100 Best New Products of the Year.

• Its inefficiencies are hitting you in the pocket book.

You may not notice that your unit is running excessively, but you’ll certainly notice a change in your energy bill. If an outdated, old furnace, air conditioner or water heater is causing a spike in monthly energy expenditures, then it’s time to replace your system.

Be sure to talk with a qualified contractor before you move forward with any repairs or replacements as they can give you customized advice based upon your family’s heating, cooling or water heating demands and your current system’s performance.