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DR. BEN CARSON VISIT

Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson will be making stops in Mount Ayr and Creston Friday. He will stop at 11 a.m. in the assembly room at the Ringgold County Courthouse, 109 W. Madison St. in Mount Ayr, and 1 p.m. at Adams Street Espresso in Creston.

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Board votes against Instructional Support Levy

By IAN RICHARDSON

Creston School Board approves early retirement for nine employees Wednesday. DeAnn Schulz, Gary Veitz and Jan Lesan have been with the district for 30 years or more.

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A levy that would have increased property and income surtaxes in the Creston Community School District will not move forward, following a unanimous vote by the Creston Community School Board Wednesday.

The board voted 4-0 against the instructional support program-levy, opting instead to pursue other options to narrow a projected $1.2 million spending gap over the next three years.

The proposed levy would have equaled 5 percent of the district’s

regular program cost, consisting of 4 percent income surtax and 1 percent property tax and generating an estimated $458,000 in revenue. Those numbers could have been amended prior to adopting the 2016-17 school budget in the spring.

The board had voted 3-1 in December to consider the levy but voted against it 4-0 following Wednesday’s public hearing.

Board member Sharon Snodgrass was not present for either vote.

Two community members spoke during the public hearing prior to the board’s vote. Connie Maxson, who asked about the nature of what the levy could and could not cover, said she supported the levy.

“I know that as enrollment continues to get stagnant, you know, you don’t have the revenue that you (would) have,” she said. “I

think that as a board and as an administration you need some flexibility in resources and how you can spend them, so I just wanted to ask those questions, and I think it’s probably a good thing.”

Another community member, former Creston School Board member Flynn Rich Flynn, said when he served on the board, the board had considered the ISL but always looked for other ways to make ends meet.

Even though the school’s solvency

ratio has dipped since his time on the board, he said he wanted the board to consider other options first.

“Why I am here is because I want to mention that there are a lot of folks in our new district — the Creston district (and) the Prescott district — who can’t afford even a small raise regardless of whether it’s property tax or whether it’s income tax,” Flynn said. “I’m just asking you not to implement the instructional support levy before you have looked at every possible, conceivable way to save money.”

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Wal-Mart to give pay raises to most of its workers

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Grand tour: U.S. Rep. David Young, left, examines one of the flour mills in the flour production room at CHS Inc. in

Creston as flour production manager Isaac Arndt, middle, explains how it works. Young toured the CHS soybean processing plant Wednesday morning on a visit to Iowa to learn more about the facility, its workers and the challenges it faces. Young said he makes it a priority to visit each county in Iowa’s third district each month. Young also made stops in Corning and Villisca Tuesday.

Creston: Arts 4th annual celebration set for Saturday

By KELSEY HAUGEN

EVENT INFO

CNA staff reporter

What: Creston: Arts fourth annual celebration When: 7-11 p.m.

Saturday Where: The Lobby, 303 W. Adams St., in Creston; Donations will be accepted for the Creston Endowment for the Arts.

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Muralist Orr Fisher, folk artist William Elliott Whitmore and cartoonist Phill Williams Jr. will be just a few of the Iowa artists featured at the Creston: Arts fourth-annual celebration.

“This year, we are super excited because we have a great lineup of entertain- Frym e n t , ” Schnormeier s a i d Bailey Fry-Schnormeier, president of the Creston: Arts Council.

The event will be held from 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday at The Lobby, 303 W. Adams St., in Creston. While it is a free event, donations are encouraged, as it is the major annual fundraiser for Creston: Arts. All donations will go to the Creston

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Pictured is an oil painting on canvas by the late Orr Fisher, titled “Rabbit Run.” Fisher, who was originally from Delphos, painted this scene while living in Mount Ayr in the 1900s. “Rabbit Run” will be one piece featured at the Creston: Arts fourth-annual celebration and fundraiser.

Endowment for the Arts to help fund programming and educational outreach opportunities, such as the summer art camp and

55+Aged: Arts.

“We hope to get as many donations as we can, but we’re also looking for new people interested in becom-

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ing active in the Creston: Arts Council,” Fry-Schnormeier said.

The evening will include musical performances by high-school students Cat Daily, Harleigh Bristow, Miguel Villegas and Lorelei Herrod. There will also be readings by three adult writers – Jeromy Brown, Edanne Qualseth and Josh Borgmann – from some of their original work.

Additionally, there will be artwork on display by local artists, including the late Fisher, who was born in ARTS | 2A

NEW YORK (AP) — Wal-Mart is giving raises to the vast majority of its U.S. employees as part of the world’s largest retailer’s previously announced investment in its workforce.

The move comes as it seeks to hold onto workers in an increasingly competitive market.

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. on Wednesday said more than 1.2 million U.S. hourly workers will get wage increases on Feb. 20.

The company, the largest U.S. private employer with 1.4 million total workers, also said it will provide free, basic shortterm disability to full-time hourly workers. And it will start allowing workers to accrue paid time off as

they earn it.

The moves mark the biggest changes Wal-Mart has made in its efforts to offer better wages and benefits to its workers.

They come as company faces pressure from labor-back groups who have criticized the company for its treatment of its workers. Last February, WalMart announced that it would raise base employee wages for 500,000 workers to $9 an hour last year, with plans to move it to $10 per hour, next month.

The company also said new entry level workers hired after Jan. 1, 2016 would start at $9 per hour, but move to at least $10 an hour after completing a sixmonth training program.

Oregon governor calls on feds to act against armed group SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon’s governor said she’s frustrated with the way federal authorities are handling an armed group’s continued occupation of a national wildlife refuge and it’s time to end it.

Exasperated by a tense situation that has caused fear among some southeastern Oregon residents since it began Jan. 2, Gov. Kate Brown said at a news conference Wednesday that federal officials “must move quickly to end the oc-

cupation and hold all of the wrongdoers accountable.”

“The residents of Harney County have been overlooked and underserved by federal officials’ response thus far. I have conveyed these very grave concerns directly to our leaders at the highest levels of our government: the U.S. Department of Justice and the White House,” Brown said.

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Creston News Advertiser | Thursday, January 21, 2016

Deaths Norman Borrall Afton

Norman Borrall, 69, of Afton died Friday, Jan. 15, 2016, at Southern Hills Specialty Care in Osceola while Borrall receiving hospice services battling a progressive illness.

A graveside service will be held at a later date in Lucas County.

Norman Borrall, son of Charles and Lucille Borrall, was born May 11, 1946 at home in Lucas County.

On July 6, 1984, Norman

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Zumbach said he would also like to pursue other avenues first.

“I appreciate what Rich said,” Zumbach said. “I guess personally, I would like to see ... what we can do to try to bring this problem to Zumbach resolution without imposing more tax on the community.”

Superintendent Steve McDermott said the levy would have been directed at costs of implementing President Barack Obama’s health care law, which will require the school to offer health insurance to all staff working 30 hours or more in addition to full-time staff. This compliance with the law could cost the school about $300,000 in its first year of implementation, although McDermott said the exact date of implementation is still up in the air.

Coupled with a drop in revenue due to declining enrollment, the district has identified an expected $1.2 million in spending it will need to make up over the next three years.

“We’re going to have to reduce some positions, that’s all there is to it,” McDermott said during the meeting.

“Those are some tough de- McDermott cisions that have to be made.”

McDermott said this morning the board will have the opportunity to consider the levy again next year, if it decides it is necessary following more reductions.

“It’s not necessarily totally staff positions that will be part of (the reductions), but we’ll just have to dig in and do more reductions,” McDermott said. “Now that that’s decided, we can move forward. We know what we have, and we know what we have to do.”

Early retirement One avenue to reduce spending has been the offering of an early retirement package to employees. The

married Gabriele Jander in Vicksburg, Mississippi. Norman worked as an automotive service manager for 45 years.

Norman is survived by his wife of 31 years, Gabriele of Afton; son Charles (Michelle) Borrall of Suffolk, Virginia; step-daughter Tina (Tony) Jensen of Afton; grandchild Steven Borrall of Suffolk, Virginia; step-grandchildren Shane, Jenna and Katie Jensen of Afton; and sisters Frances (Gene) Oxford of Osceola, Emma Phillips of Osceola, Esta Rae (James) Knapik of Topeka, Kansas, and Betty Malloy of Boone.

Norman was preceded in death by his parents Charles and Lucille Borrall and brother Charles Borrall.

“Now that that’s decided, we can move forward.

We know what we have, and we know what we have to do.”

— Steve McDermott

superintendent

board approved early retirement for nine employees Wednesday. They are: • Deb Fischer, middle school band teacher • DeAnn Schulz, preschool special education teacher • Alice Schaffer, cook • Leon Klug, bus driver • Joyce Garrett, cook • Gary Veitz, middle school math teacher • Carolyn Crigger, fifthgrade teacher • Jan Lesan middle school success teacher • Keats Gaiser, bus driver McDermott said the early retirement bonuses will cost the school $137,159, still underneath the cap of $150,000 designated for this purpose.

Three teachers, Schulz, Veitz and Lesan, have been in the district for 30 or more years.

In other Creston Community Schools news: • Elementary instructional coach Joni Gillam and elementary principals Callie Anderson and Scott Driskell shared the plan to begin standards-based reporting for language arts in the elementary grades.

Standards-based reporting identifies student progress on individual standards within a subject area rather than assigning one letter grade for that subject. Elementary teachers are in their third year using standards-based reporting for mathematics and plan to begin language arts in fall of 2016.

• High School Principal Bill Messerole shared Creston’s Department of Education School Report Card ranking in comparison to other Hawkeye-10 schools.

Creston High School’s 65.9 rating is second out of nine schools, trailing only Harlan’s 68.7 rating.

• The board went into closed session for a student expulsion hearing. One student was expelled for nine weeks.

Today is Jan. 21, the 21st day of the year. It’s a leap year. So, there are 345 days left in 2016. Below are news items from the Creston News Advertiser for this week (Jan. 18-24) in history:

10 years ago Volunteers were putting the finishing touches on Union County’s second Habitat for Humanity house at 402 N. Cherry St. Board member Troy Peterson said they were two to three weeks away from having the house, which had been stared in May, completed. The Rick Lewis family had been approved to buy the house and had worked 300 hours on it themselves. Mike Lang, board president, said the board had stated thinking about the next location and home it would build.

The 2005 season struggles for Diagonal baseball continued when Ryan England and Jeff Starlin were injured and brought the team of only 10 to eight.

Robbie Mason was recruited and Nolan Newton returned after recovering from the loss of his fingertip. At the end of the season, only two boys were entering the program while five were graduating, so Diagonal High School Principal Larry Teply presented two options to the board: combine with East Union or Mount Ayr. After a vote by the parents, students and the board, the decision was to go to Mount Ayr since the districts already shared wrestling and football.

20 years ago Bob McCoy, owner of

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Delphos and lived in Mount Ayr during the 1900s.

“This year, Iowa State University deacquisitioned their Orr Fisher collection, so they d e c i d e d Zachary to distribute them to anybody who wanted them – they asked a couple different cities if they’d like to have paintings,” said Brian Zachary, Creston Depot Gallery

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Creston Mayor Mike Tamerius administers the oath of office to new councilman Randy White in January 2006. White, who was appointed that year by Tamerius, still serves ward 1 on Creston City Council and is currently mayor pro-tem.

McCoy Floor Covering, was considered a major contributor to the Frank Philips Welcome Center on Highway 34. McCoy, who had been in the flooring business for 30 years, was donating all the materials and labor for the tile floor at the center. He felt tourism was important to his community. He said, “99 percent of the people who come through here won’t know who put the floor down, but I will.”

After state officials ordered Union County to change meals at the county jail to bring them into compliance with dietary guidelines, the Board of Supervisors approved a bid from Greater Regional Hospital (GRH) for one year. The bid was $1.50 for breakfast and $3 apiece for a hot lunch and a cold supper.

The plan was for the sheriff department employees

to pick up all three meals once a day from GRH at noon so the hot lunch could be served. The yearly cost increased considerably from the $12,000 to $16,000 being spent on frozen TV dinners to approximately $27,375.

Creston city employees were given a pay raise by the city council. The police and fire chiefs now earned $425 per month (up from $390); assistant police and fire chiefs earned $370 ($345); police and firemen under civil service earned $355 ($310); the superintendent of the parking meter department earned $400 ($335), the street commissioner earned $435 ($425), street department employees earned $1.75 per hour ($1.65); the street maintenance and equipment supervisor earned $125 per month ($100); the superin-

tendent of sewage disposal plant earned $400 ($350); the city clerk earned $350 ($325); the city treasurer earned $140 (no raise), the matron of the women’s restroom in city hall earned $125 ($110) and the city attorney earned $250 ($200).

Ad from Creston Mutual Telephone Company: Which kind of a party line is yours? A friendly party line means better service for everyone. We are constantly trying to upgrade party line service. Simple courtesy between party line neighbors also helps a lot.

An aerial photo showed the progress in the construction of the new Greater Community Hospital.

Most of the exterior construction was complete, and interior work was underway with the goal to have the building complete and ready for use by the summer of 1966.

manager. “(Fisher) was born in Mount Ayr and is an incredible artist. He has two WPA (Works Progress Administration) pieces, and he’s a very prolific painter.

We bought a couple Orr Fisher paintings, and we are going to present them to the library afterward for their display there.”

During the event, attendees may enjoy hors d’oeuvres catered by Upper Crust Culinary Creations in Creston. They may also bid on silent auction items, including gift certificates, gift baskets, bakery items and artwork by local artists.

Auction items have been donated by a number of local businesses, including A&G Steakhouse, Adams

Street Espresso, The Bookwyrm and Quilts & Other Notions. A few of the items are a three-month membership to the YMCA, one month of unlimited tanning at Curves and a six-month subscription to the Creston News Advertiser.

Toward the end of the evening, folk-blues-country artist Whitmore will perform a couple songs. Then, there will be a Creston: Arts meeting to elect officers.

“Whitmore’s work is like folk music, but it’s also like blues; it’s very soulful,” Zachary said.

Creston: Arts staff requests everyone who attends brings a new, unwrapped art supply item to be donated to the 2016 Christmas baskets.

Pictured is an image of a postcard created by the late Orr Fisher in the early 1900s.

Fisher will be one of several local artists featured at the Creston: Arts fourth-annual celebration and fundraiser.

the state for these costs,” Brown said.

Brown spokeswoman Melissa Navas said in an email

that number is coming from travel reimbursement, lodglabor costs for an additional ing and meals for officers. law enforcement presence in Federal authorities did not the area, including overtime, return calls seeking comment.

50 years ago

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Almanac Driver’s license

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

Driving tests on Wednesday mornings by appointment.

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

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

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

Thursday

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

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

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

Friday

Holy Spirit Rectory ReRun Shop, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 308 W. Union St. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) brown baggers, noon open meeting, St. Malachy Rectory, 407 W. Clark St. No smoking.

Ladies Literary Circle, 1:30 p.m., hosted by Ann Driskell.

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

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

Saturday

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

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Local 5-Day Forecast

Sunrise: 7:36 AM

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Holy Spirit Rectory ReRun Shop, 9 a.m. to noon, 308 W. Union St. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), 7:30 p.m. open meeting, St. Malachy Rectory, 407 W. Clark St.

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Union County Board of Health, 8 a.m. Jan. 28, 1610 W. Townline Ste. 105, Creston.

Agenda includes: Introduction of visitors - Dawn Mouw IDPH and Tammy Stapp VNS; election of officers - vote on BOH positions, update contact information for members; departmental reports: Union County Public Health: LouAnn Snodgrass, director - homemaker program - amendment changes; Robin Sevier, public health nurse - outreach/public health services monthly report; Union County Environmental Health Amanda Husband - monthly report, approve FY17 budget, discuss raise for environmental specialist for FY17; agency reports: bio terrorism/emergency services - Jo Duckworth; correspondence; announcement of date/time of next meeting - 8 .m. Thursday, Feb. 25.

Monday

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

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

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

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

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

Union County Genealogy Society, 6 p.m., Gibson Memorial Library. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Southwest Iowa Dancers, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Mount Ayr American Legion.

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

Tuesday

Shannon City Breakfast Club, 9 a.m., The Windrow, 102 W. Taylor St. Creston Kiwanis Club, noon, The Windrow, 102 W. Taylor St. OLE Club, noon, congregate meal site, restored Creston Depot.

Postscript Club, 12:30 p.m., congregate meal site, restored Creston Depot.

Holy Spirit Rectory ReRun Shop, noon to 5 p.m., 308 W. Union St. GFWC/IOWA Chautauqua Circle, 1 p.m., program - arts, hostesses - Linda Hughes and Polly McCoy. Free community meal, 5 to 6 p.m., United Church of Christ (Congregational), 501 W. Montgomery St. I Think I Can Child Care Center Board of Directors, 5:30 p.m., I Think I Can Child Care Center.

Eagles Aerie, 7 p.m., Eagles Lodge.

Southwest Iowa Dancers, 7 to 10 p.m., the Junction (Hwys 2 and 65) east of Leon. Homemade buffet for free will offering before dance.

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

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

of Creston are parents of a daughter born Jan. 20, 2016.

Aurora Nicole weighed 8 pounds and was 20 inches long.

Grandparents are Kevin and Teresa Earley of Creston and Alan Shinn of Orient.

Sibling is Blake Richardson, 2.

Police

Skeet Weston Miller, 45, 403 N. Division St., was charged on a Department of Corrections warrant for violation of parole 6:07 p.m.

Tuesday at Union County Jail.

Miller was being held without bond.

Miscellaneous

Parking complaint, 7:07 a.m., Wednesday, North Division Street.

Mental health check, 7:08 a.m., Wednesday, North Sumner Avenue.

Assistance, 7:52 a.m., Wednesday, New York Avenue.

Civil dispute, 9:09 a.m., Wednesday, North Pine Birth Street.

Greater Regional Accident, 12:48 p.m., Medical Center Wednesday, Harsh Street.

Jake and Melissa Shinn Warrant, 2:17 p.m.,

Markets Grain prices quoted at 10 a.m. today: • Farmers Co-op, Creston: Corn — $3.53

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Soybeans — $8.20 • Gavilon Grain: Corn — $3.48 Soybeans — $8.35

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Traffic stop, 9:11 Snow p.m., Clarinda 27North 17 Sumner Wednesday, Showers Avenue.

Clarion 24 18 M Cloudy Shoplifting, 11:49 p.m., Wednesday, Street.

Clinton 30Laurel 17 P Cloudy Parking complaint, 6:07 Council a.m., today,27West Howard 19 Cloudy Bluffs Street.

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Creston News Advertiser | Thursday, January 21, 2016

Valentine’s Day is approaching Everyone who hasn’t been living in a hole the last month may have noticed the shiny red and pink packaging glaring from that first Hy-Vee aisle. The dreaded day of love is fast approaching.

In 2015, Valentine’s Day spending was expected to reach about $19 billion, between all the candy, cards and gifts we give our significant other.

What a waste.

Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy the romance of the holiday. I just don’t think love should be celebrated for one day and ignored the other 364.

According to a U.S. News story published in February 2015, the average person celebrating V-Day will pay more than $140 on their

Girl on fire Bailey Poolman staff writer

significant other and family members. While I’m sure that’s much appreciated for those couples who celebrate the holiday, I can only imagine what other uses $140 can go toward.

Here are some examples of what you can spend $140 on: • You can buy nine $15 books from Barnes and Noble.

• That’s 35 pints of Ben and Jerry’s ice cream!

• You can buy the entire Harry

Potter book series that comes in a cool, Harry Potter-style trunk and still have money left over.

• Or, if you’re feeling frisky, you can buy a yearly cat nap calendar for the next nine years.

I’m sure this makes me sound cynical, but honestly, I just feel love should be celebrated all the time. When you find that perfect someone you want to spend the rest of your life with, why only devote one day in the middle of winter to sharing that devotion? Why wouldn’t you want to celebrate that person every chance you get?

Not to mention, when it comes to love, it’s not about money. Love is about making your person happy.

I suppose that could mean buying

them a pint of Half Baked when they come home from a long day at the office or gifting them that piece of jewelry they’ve been eyeing for ages. But, that’s not what I mean.

I mean writing little notes when you want to say how thankful you are they helped with the vacuuming or sending cute meme of tacos with the funny quote: “Feed me tacos and tell me I’m pretty.”

Or, if you really want to get serious about this, why not donate that $140 to someone who really needs it? Love isn’t just about loving your immediate family. We can’t forget about the homeless people who live down the street, or those war veterans who can’t find jobs,

or even children in other countries whose parents couldn’t afford to care for them. Those people need love just as much as that woman or man you plan to buy a fancy dinner and gift for.

Anyway, no matter how you spend your Valentine’s Day, I wish you all peace, love and happiness while I’m at home cuddling my monster of a cat, eating a pint of ice cream and watching “Conan the Barbarian,” because, let’s face it, Jason Momoa is so much sexier than any man in Creston.

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Letter to the editor

See you on caucus night From Jeremy Rounds Creston

The Iowa caucuses matter, and it is important that Iowa continues to lead the nation in the process of electing the next president. A large number participating in the process makes the caucuses that much more relevant, particularly when those that participate are engaged and know the issues. Even if you are cynical of politics and the election process, if you are an informed voter, I encourage you to go out to your local caucus site on Monday, Feb. 1, and participate.

The caucuses are more than just about voting for president. During the caucus, each major political party also conducts other business that shapes our nation’s policies and laws. Participants can also run for leadership positions in the political party of their choices and can present platform ideas, sometimes called planks, that provide direction for the party’s elected leadership, from the president down to

the county official. These actions can lead to much needed change in our nation, if the right people participate. Maybe one of those is you.

I, like many I know in Creston, lament the fact that we are no longer living in an unquestionably Christian nation, where Christian principles are the norm and honoring God is accepted at all levels of public life. There is only one way to get back to this, and that is by being involved. Therefore, I especially encourage Christians to come out and vote and participate in the caucus from beginning to end.

Come vote in the election and then stay for party business. Support a candidate and platform ideas that honor the God of the Bible. Don’t just stay at home. Don’t just pray.

Pray about your involvement and your role, and then get involved.

Onward, Christian soldiers. We are Christ’s ambassadors to this world, representing Him. Let’s do it well.

Let us pray and then seek His face, so He will heal this land. See you on caucus night.

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Spike Lee called for a boycott of the Academy Award ceremony HOLLYWOOD — God Bless America, and how’s everybody?

Sarah Palin addressed a GOP rally in Iowa and endorsed Donald Trump for president of the United States Wednesday. You can’t make it up. Just when the Republican National Committee breaks off relations with NBC, Donald Trump finds another way to get back on Saturday Night Live.

Oscar winner Jamie Foxx was a hero after he heard a car crash outside his L.A. home Monday and ran outside to help. He pulled the driver out of a flipped-over car on fire and dragged him to safety.

The next day, two white guys were nominated for the Good Samaritan Award instead of Jamie.

Spike Lee called for a boycott of the Academy Award ceremony because no African Americans were nominated in the Best Actor or Best Actress category for the second year in a row. It looks pretty bad. The Oscars are so white, they have begun referring to the Obama Era as the Inter-regnum.

The Grammy Awards take place in three weeks at the Staples Center starring the top recording artists in the world. The applause will be much louder than normal.

For the In Memoriam segment, they are going to do a montage of all the musicians who didn’t die this past year in order to save time.

The Democratic Party presidential candidates held a spirited debate in South Carolina Sunday in which they argued over gun control laws and health care reform.

Topical humor Argus Hamilton

The candidates made their points.

In a general sense, Bernie Sanders won because he made it through the evening without dying.

Donald Trump addressed the evangelical students at Liberty University Monday. The students didn’t mind his honest mistakes.

Trying to quote the scriptures, he incorrectly said Two Corinthians instead of Second Corinthians and several other times, instead of saying God, he said Donald Trump.

Britain’s Parliament was obliged to debate a petition-driven bill asking that Donald Trump be banned from the UK. It brings to mind the one sure way the Democrats could defeat Trump. Hope that Parliament votes to ban Trump from the United Kingdom and then re-apply for Colonial status.

The American Bar Association said Friday there are fifteen thousand fewer lawyers in the U.S. than there were when the Great Recession started. They didn’t disappear. Yesterday at the drivethrough window at McDonald’s, the cashier spilled hot coffee on my lap, then offered to represent me.

The Chicago Tribune reports that the Chicago City Council has just passed a resolution which establishes Chicago as a sanctuary

city for Syrian war refugees. Do they read their own police reports? Chicago is not a sanctuary city for Syrian war refugees, it’s a continuing education seminar.

Paula Deen will teach a painting class in Plains, Georgia, this weekend to raise money to help preserve Jimmy Carter’s birthplace.

The TV chef’s been an artist all her life. Paula’s best known painting is titled Four Dogs Playing Poker after Breaking Up a Civil Rights Protest at the Bus Station.

The U.S. Senate locked horns on Wednesday over whether to allow Syrian refugees to enter the U.S. Their options are dwindling.

The Syrians just want to live where they can be free of poisoned water and gas attacks, so already Flint, Michigan and the Los Angeles suburb of Porter Ranch are out.

The Powerball Lottery was reset to forty million dollars Monday after last week’s frenzy finally passed. It was insane. We won’t have to hear about the billion and a half jackpot again until the winners crash their Escalades into the side wall of the strip joint with a trunk full of cash and cocaine.

The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear the case against President Obama’s executive order shielding illegal aliens from Mexico and Central America from deportation. It’s all political.

Democrats used to maintain their majority by having eight kids per family, but now they just order in.

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. Tuesday, 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. adoration; 8:30 a.m.

Mass. Wednesday, 6:15 p.m. religious education classes; 6:30 p.m. high school youth group - St. Malachy School; 6:30 p.m. devotions; 7 p.m. Knights of Columbus officers meeting - Holy Spirit Hall.

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Joel Sutton, pastor.

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

Arispe

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Joel Sutton, pastor.

Sunday, 8:45 a.m. worship.

Beaconsfield

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Rick Hawkins, pastor.

Sunday, 9 a.m. worship service.

Clearfield

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

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

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

CHRISTIAN CHURCH, Sherry Wiley, lay speaker.

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

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Shurmaine McAlpine, pastor.

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

Corning

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.

Creston

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.

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

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

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

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

Sunday, 9:45 a.m. Bible school;

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

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

Sunday, 9:15 a.m. Praise and Inspiration, Rochelle Porter, leader; 9:30 a.m. church school classes; 10:30 a.m. morning worship, Darl Ferguson, presider; Ken Mallas, speaker.

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

Thursday, 6:30 p.m. Celebrate Recovery. Saturday, 8 a.m. prayer meeting. Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Bible study (all ages); 10:45 a.m. worship service; noon Appalachia Service Project lunch (free-will donations will be received); 6 p.m. cancer support meeting.

Monday, 9 to 11 a.m. women’s Bible study. Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. GriefShare. Wednesday, 7 a.m. prayer meeting; 6:30 p.m.

TeamKid, youth and adult Bible study.

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

Sunday, 8:45 a.m. worship service; 10:15 a.m. Sunday school hour; 4 p.m. melody makers choir and bell practice; 5 p.m. family worship service; 6 p.m. S.N.A.C. - senior high youth. Wednesday, 6 p.m. triumphant praise choir practice; 6:30 p.m. AWANA clubs and junior high TREK, senior high youth group, adult prayer meeting and Bible study.

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

Sunday, 9 a.m. Sunday school; 10 a.m. worship service. Monday, 1:30 p.m. Tootles (games/crafts) in fellowship hall. Wednesday, 6 p.m. praise and 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, pastor; Mary O’Riley, pastoral intern.

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

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

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

Thursday, 6:30 p.m. prayer/ healing service. Saturday, 4:30 p.m. Hispanic Bible study.

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

Sunday school; 10 a.m. Hispanic worship in education building.

Monday, 5 p.m. TOPS; 6:30 p.m.

Cub Scouts. Tuesday, 9 a.m.

Summit House Bible study; 1:30 p.m. Crest Ridge Bible study; 5:30 p.m. Cub Scouts; 7 p.m. Boy Scouts. Wednesday, 1:30 p.m.

A.C.T.S.; 6:15 p.m. handbells.

Thursday, UMW legislation day; 12:05 p.m. UMM. GOD’S OUTREACH DELIVERANCE INTERNATIONAL, 306 N. Oak St., 641-278-1173, Apostle JoAnna Davis. www. godsoutreachdeliveranceintl. com.

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

HOLY SPIRIT CATHOLIC CHURCH, 107 W. Howard St.,

Living with hope in the New Year

By Ron McClung

Having put 2015 to bed and having greeted 2016, I like to take a look back and remember some of the people who left us during the previous year. This is not to be morbid – after all, this column is about “positive perspective” – but it doesn’t hurt to be reminded of our own mortality.

Yogi Berra, the professional baseball catcher, manager, and coach, who played most of his career with the New York Yankees, passed away Sept. 22 at the age of 90. Yogi was famous for his one-liners, especially his quirky way of saying things. For instance, he said, “When you come to a fork in the road, take it.” And, “You can observe a lot by watching.”

Maureen O’Hara, a legendary actress, died Oct. 24 at age 95. She starred in such films as “Miracle on 34th Street.” She starred opposite John Wayne in “The Quiet Man.” Frank Gifford, former football star and sportscaster, died Aug. 9 at the age of 84. He was a regular sportscaster on “Monday Night Football” from 1971 to 1997, working alongside Howard Cosell, Don Meredith and others. He was Rev. Ken Halbur, pastor.

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

Mass. Sunday, 8:15 to 8:45 a.m. Confession; 9 a.m. Mass.

Monday, 5 to 6 p.m. adoration Holy Spirit Church; 6 p.m. Mass Holy Spirit Church; 7 p.m. finance council meeting - Parish office.

Tuesday, noon to 5 p.m. ReRun shop. Wednesday, 9:15 a.m.

Mass - St. Malachy School; noon to 5 p.m. ReRun shop; 6:30 high school youth group - St. Malachy School; 6:45 p.m. religious education classes - St. Malachy School; 7 p.m. Knights of Columbus officers meeting - Hall.. Thursday, 7 a.m. Mass - St. Malachy Chapel; 7 p.m. RCIA - Hall.

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

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

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

PENTECOSTAL CHURCH OF GOD I.M. “Mana del Cielo” The Rev. Miguel Delgado, phone 515473-2527.

Saturday, noon worship.

Sunday, 1:30 p.m. worship.

PLATTE CENTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 2396 Eagle Ave., south of Creston, Rev. Delores Doench, pastor.

Sunday, 9:15 a.m. Sunday school; 10 a.m. coffee/fellowship time; 10:30 a.m. church service.

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

Sunday, 9 a.m. Sunday school; 10 a.m. worship; 5 p.m. Alpha; 7 p.m. youth group. Tuesday, 1:30 p.m. quilters. Wednesday, 7 p.m. confirmation.

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

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

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married to Kathie Lee Gifford.

Omar Sharif, the actor who was known for his role in “Lawrence of Arabia,” died July 10 at age 83. Leonard Nimoy, who played Spock in the “Star Trek” television series, died Feb. 27 at age 83.

Andrew Cuomo, former governor of New York, died Jan. 1 at age 82, and Fred Thompson, actor, senator and former presidential candidate from Tennessee, died Oct. 1 at age 73.

These were celebrities, known by millions. Many families lost loved ones, friends, and acquaintances during this past year and observed Christmas and other holidays for the first time without their companionship. In my own family, my wife and I lost a niece, a nephew, a cousin, two sisters-in-law and a brother.

Perhaps you are missing someone close to you as well.

As we face the new year, however, it is not with all-consuming sadness but with hope and confidence.

After all, our Lord promised, “I am with you always, to the very end of the age” (Matthew 28:20 NIV).

Let’s move ahead with this assurance.

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., Creston; 1111 E. South St., Mount Ayr; the Rev. Jonathan C. Watt, pastor, 641782-5095, http://TrinityCreston. org.

Mount Ayr: Sunday, 8 a.m.

Divine service; 9:30 a.m. Sunday school and Bible classes.

Creston: Sunday, 9:45 a.m.

Divine service; 11 a.m. Bible classes and Sunday school. All week - Lutheran Schools Week.

Monday, 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. preschool. Tuesday, 6:30 a.m. early risers Bible study; 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. preschool.

Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. preschool; 6 p.m. confirmation class. Thursday, 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. preschool.

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

Friday, committee head reports due for annual report; food pantry pickup in Des Moines in the morning, 1 to 3 p.m. food pantry delivery to UCC, 7:30 p.m.

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

Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. TOPS.

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

Sunday, 10 a.m. fellowship; 10:30 a.m. worship; 10:30 a.m.

Sunday school. Monday, 1 p.m. quilting. Wednesday, 1 p.m. quilting.

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

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

Ellston

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Bruce Giese, pastor.

Website: www.ellstonumc.org.

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

Greenfield

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

Thursday, 6:15 to 8 p.m. young women’s Bible study at the Sideys. Friday and Saturday, men’s retreat at Hidden Acres. Sunday, 9:30 a.m. worship service - Andrew Hanna, Cornerstone’s pastoral candidate, will be giving the Sunday message; 11:10 a.m. to noon Christian living classes; 12:30 p.m. Cornerstone potluck to meet Andrew, Stacy and Kara Hanna; 2 p.m. congregational meeting; 6 to 8 p.m. the case for faith; 6 to 8 p.m. Homebuilders I; 6 to 8 p.m. Homebuilders II; 6 to 8 p.m. marriage oneness. Wednesday, 6:20 p.m. Awana; 6:30 p.m. youth group at Greenfield City Hall.

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

Website: www.stjohngreenfield. parishesonline.com.

St. John’s — Friday, 8:30 a.m. Mass. Saturday, 4:30 to 5 p.m. reconciliation; 5:15 p.m. Mass. Sunday, 8:15 a.m.

Mass. Tuesday, 8:30 a.m. Mass.

Wednesday, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Faith Formation - preK to eighth grade - church hall; 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. high school group - rectory basement. Thursday, 8:30 a.m.

Mass.

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

Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. Mass.

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

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

Lacelle

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Dwayne Henrichs, pastor.

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

Lenox

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lorimor

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

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

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

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

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

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

Orient

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

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

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

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

Prescott

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

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

Shannon City

SHANNON CITY COMMUNITY CHURCH, Lila Dell Greene, pastor.

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

Sharpsburg

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Shurmaine McAlpine, pastor.

Sunday, 8:30 a.m. worship.

UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Tim Maxa, pastor.

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

Stringtown

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

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

Help Center open.

Thayer

PLEASANT VALLEY CHRISTIAN CHURCH, Dwayne Henrichs, pastor.

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

Tingley

CHRISTIAN CHURCH Sunday, 10:30 a.m. worship service.

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Bruce Giese, pastor.

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

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ENTERTAINMENT

Mom’s action spurs reader reactions Dear Heloise: I read the letter from Nana, who overheard a mother SCOLDING her toddler at the police station (courthouse — Heloise), saying, “If you don’t behave, I’m going to have that policeman come and take you away.”

I am a pediatric-office nurse and hear similar statements.

Mothers threaten that if the child does not behave, the nurse will come and give a shot.

I don’t give shots for punishment; I give them because we want the child to be healthy.

Not every visit ends with a shot. It’s no wonder some children are afraid of going to the doctor.

It’s heartbreaking to see these children look at me with fear when I call their name.

Please, parents, don’t make those who spend their lives helping others into the bad guys. Thanks for listening. — Ohio Nurse, via email And here’s another point of view: Dear Heloise: Nana is missing an important point. Yes, children need to know that police are there to protect and help, but they need to be taught the rest.

When children believe they have the right to behave any way they want, they need to be taught that there are rules

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of conduct that must be followed. Police are there to enforce rules, and there will be negative consequences, even for children. — Royce C., via email You both voiced good points, readers, and I concur.

Now, my turn: Why, when showing on TV news or in the newspaper a child getting a potentially lifesaving inoculation, is it of a child CRYING or SCREAMING? Not all shots hurt, and these images alone are enough to scare even me!

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Horoscope Friday, Jan. 22, 2016 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Tread lightly today because you want to avoid problems.

Unexpected issues at home and tough talk with bosses and parents will challenge you.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Be careful, because this is an accident-prone day. Therefore, pay attention to everything you say and do. Definitely avoid controversial subjects like politics, race and religion.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Keep an eye on your money and cash flow today, because errors in financial issues are likely. You might find money; you might lose money.

Disputes about shared property will be harsh.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Today the Moon is in your sign at odds with wild, wacky Uranus. This makes you independent and feisty! You also might be obsessed with something. I say, lighten up.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) You feel restless today. (Join the club; we number in the millions.) It’s just what the vibes are today, so don’t let this bother you. Stay calm and go with the flow.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) A female friend might say or do something that surprises or even annoys you! In fact, your dealings with groups will be challenged. Easy does it.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) A boss, parent or someone in a position of authority might overreact today. You will hear about it if you’re standing too close. Tread carefully!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Travel plans will be canceled, changed or delayed today. Avoid arguments with siblings and relatives who might be upset. Chill out.

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CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) This is the classic day for an argument with a friend or a partner. Something unexpected at home (broken appliance?) might trigger things. Try to stay calm.

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The Numbers Game

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Nebraska’s record in its previous 26 games against ranked teams before beating Michigan State on Wendesday.

National Digest

MSU skid EAST LANSING, Mich. — Shavon Shields earned a day of rest.

Shields scored 28 points, playing through hip pain, and Denzel Valentine missed a shot near the top of the key just before the buzzer to allow Nebraska to hold on for a 72-71 win over No. 11 Michigan State on Wednesday night.

The Cornhuskers (128, 4-3 Big Ten) have won four straight, three on the road. They’ve also won three straight against the Spartans.

Michigan State (17-4, 3-4) has lost three straight and suddenly looks nothing like the top-ranked team it was earlier in the season.

“There’s blood in the water right now,” Spartans coach Tom Izzo said.

“The sharks are coming.”

WVU upset MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Javan Felix scored the final nine points for Texas and led the Longhorns to a 56-49 victory over No. 6 West Virginia on Wednesday night.

Felix, who finished with 17 points, shot 4 of 9 from the field, including 2 of 3 from 3-point range, and was 7 of 8 from the foul line against a Mountaineers team (15-3, 4-2 Big 12) that had not lost at the WVU Coliseum this season.

During the key stretch, Felix had a one-hand follow-up shot, two free throws, a 3-pointer and two more foul shots for the Longhorns (12-6, 4-2).

Because of light snow, slush and ice, Texas’ team bus failed to arrive at the WVU Coliseum until 6:15 p.m., just 45 minutes before the tip.

West Virginia received double-doubles from Devin Williams — 11 points, 11 rebounds — and Jonathan Holton — 10 points, 14 rebounds.

Texas fought back from a brief deficit to take a 2825 halftime lead over West Virginia. The Mountaineers charged ahead 34-29 with 15:24 left.

Drake falters DES MOINES — Dequon Miller scored 23 points with four 3-pointers and Missouri State erupted for 50 second-half points to beat Drake 7970 on Wednesday night.

Drake led 39-29 at the half before the Bears used a 14-2 run in a little more than four minutes to take a two-point lead.

By comparison, Missouri State (8-11, 4-3 Missouri Valley) used nearly 11 minutes in the first half to score 15 points.

The lead traded hands in the second half, but Miller’s 3 with 10:15 left gave Missouri State a 5552 lead it would never surrender. Chris Kendrix went on his own 8-0 run with a dunk, layup and four free throws in 1:15 to put the Bears up 66-54.

Drake (5-14, 0-7) countered with 14-5 run, and Reed Trimmer’s layup cut the deficit to 73-68 with 1:53 left, but the Bulldogs shot just 1 for 6 from the floor the rest of the way.

Trimmer led Drake with 21 points.

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Creston News Advertiser | Thursday, January 21, 2016

Football districts for 2016-17 announced

By SCOTT VICKER

Iowa Football Coaches Association and use seven districts of eight in Classes A, 1A, 2A and 3A. The top two teams from each district will advance to the playoffs, with two wildcard spots available.

“I think what it comes down to is you have 14 legitimate teams that qualify and then you’re going to have a bunch of teams vying for those two spots,” Morrison said. “I think the coaches association, the ones that voiced their opinion, I think they wanted seven districts to eliminate a non-district game.”

Eight-Man and Class 4A remain at eight districts, with the top two from each district earning playoff spots.

CNA sports editor svicker@crestonnews.com

The Iowa High School Athletic Association released the 2016 and 2017 football districts on Wednesday afternoon.

Creston/O-M faces several familiar foes the next two years in district play, as ADM, Atlantic, Glenwood, Harlan and Winterset all stick together from the old District 8.

Joining those teams in the eight-team Class 3A District 7 are Carroll and Denison-Schleswig.

“I thought they could have gone northwest and maybe got a couple of other teams that are closer,” Creston/O-M head coach Brian Morrison said. “We thought that was a possibility with those two schools. For the most part, we thought it would be what it was.”

Mount Ayr moved up from Class A to Class 1A and reunites with several teams it has been in districts with before.

Pleasantville, which finished as runner-up to the Raiders in Class A District 8 last year, also moves up to Class 1A and joins the Raiders in District 5.

There, the Raiders are paired with previous district foes Central Decatur, Des

CNA file photo

Creston/O-M junior running back Chase Shiltz cuts up the sideline against Harlan.

Moines Christian and Pleasantville.

Woodward Academy and Woodward-Granger round out District 5.

“I think with our district, the two Woodward schools really stand out to you,” Mount Ayr co-coach Delwyn Showalter said. “Van Meter sure seemed like a more logical choice.

I think they’ll have to drive right past Van Meter when

they come down here to play.

We thought Central Decatur and Interstate 35 were given, but beyond that, could have gone several different ways with the other teams.”

Southwest Valley dropped down from Class 1A to Class A and will join up with Nodaway Valley in District 7.

Other teams in District 7 include Earlham, Griswold, Martensdale-St. Marys, Oak-

land Riverside, Southeast Warren and Council Bluffs St. Albert.

Eight-Man District 6 features an area feel to it, with Bedford, East Union, Lenox and Murray all being placed in District 6.

Those teams are joined by Lamoni, Mormon Trail, Stanton and Wayne.

The IHSAA elected to take the recommendation of the

District pairings (2015 record) Class 3A District 7 — ADM (3-6), Atlantic (1-8), Carroll (7-4), Creston/ O-M (6-5), Denison-Schleswig (0-9), Glenwood (8-2), Harlan (8-2), Winterset (3-6).

Eight-Man District 6 — Bedford (6-4), East Union (6-4), Lamoni (3-6), Lenox (10-1), Mormon Trail (6-4), Murray (3-7), Stanton (6-4), Wayne (8-2).

Class A District 7 — Earlham (6-4), Griswold (3-6), MartensdaleSt. Marys (2-7), Nodaway Valley (4-5), Oakland Riverside (0-9), Southeast Warren (2-7), Southwest Valley (1-8), Council Bluffs St. Albert (6-4).

Class 1A District 5 — Central Decatur (3-6), Des Moines Christian (4-6), Interstate 35 (5-5), Mount Ayr (10-3), Pella Christian (7-4), Pleasantville (9-2), Woodward Academy (1-8), WoodwardGranger (4-5).

Schroeder joins SWCC Hall of Fame Saturday

By TERRI HIGGINS

Southwestern Community College

Just a mention of Southwestern Community College’s volleyball program and coach Rita Schroeder’s name is sure to come up — in fact, Southwestern’s home court was named after the longtime Spartan coach in 2012.

During her time at Southwestern, Schroeder built a volleyball empire, respected throughout the nation for her players’ athletic tenacity and academic integrity.

On Saturday, Schroeder becomes the third inductee in Southwestern’s Athletic Hall of Fame, joining the ranks of Ron “Fox” Clinton, retired SWCC athletic director, coach, and instructor, who was the first Hall of Fame inductee in March 2013; and Bill Krejci, longtime SWCC athletic director/athletic fundraiser, coach, and instructor, who was inducted in December 2014.

The ceremony wil take place between the end of the 1 p.m. women’s basketball game and the start f the 3 p.m. men’s basketball game against Iowa Lakes Community College.

Schroeder, who hailed from the small Iowa town of McClelland, was a May 1980 graduate of Treynor High School. She first walked the halls of Southwestern from 1980 to 1982 as a student-athlete.

Ironically, during her college years at Southwestern, she didn’t touch a volleyball.

She was recruited to play basketball for coach Betty Gaule and also helped Ron “Fox” Clinton as a student assistant with softball.

Schroeder graduated from Southwestern in May 1982 with an associate’s degree and from Simpson College in Indianola in 1984 with a bachelor’s degree.

It was Clinton who persuaded Schroeder to return to Southwestern. Following her graduation from Simpson, she returned to Treynor and one day “Fox” showed up on her doorstep in a cowboy hat and boots and asked her to come back to Southwestern to be his basketball assistant.

It was 1985 when Schroeder returned to Southwestern with a host of coaching duties — assistant basketball and softball coach under the direction of Clinton and assistant volleyball coach under head coach Sarah Funderburk.

After one season, Funderburk resigned and Clinton asked Schroeder to take over the reins of the volleyball program. She recalled that at that point Clinton had more confidence in her than she had in herself.

From that time on, she considered “Fox” her most valued mentor for the entirety of her coaching career.

Schroeder served at the helm of the Spartan volleyball program from 1986

Schroeder to 2009. From 2010-12, she served as an assistant coach, most recently under the direction of her former player Melissa Blessington, now head coach at Ottawa University in Kansas.

Under Schroeder’s guidance, the Spartans boasted a record of 705-372. They competed in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) National Championship five times — in 1988, 1991, 1992, 1993, and 1999. In 1999, the Spartans finished third in the NJCAA D-II National Championships.

One of coach Schroeder’s greatest memories from coaching came during the 1988 Region XI championship match. The Spartans were down 0-2 in the match and came back to win the next three sets, earning their first trip to the NJCAA National Championships in Miami, Florida.

“I really think that win set the stage for our program’s future, our quest to be

stronger, and to contend for more championships,” said Schroeder. “Strong recruiting makes championships possible and championships help coaches recruit.”

In 2009, Schroeder’s 700win coaching record helped her rank as one of the top five active coaches for winning records in Division II of the NJCAA, and as the highest ranking active volleyball coach in the state of Iowa. Schroeder coached nine All-Americans and close to 100 all-region players during her college coaching career.

In November 2014, Schroeder was inducted into the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Hall of Fame during a ceremony held during the NJCAA Division II Volleyball Championships in Phoenix, Arizona.

As players, Blessington said they always knew Schroeder’s toughness came from a place of love.

“Rita genuinely cared about every player from the best to the worst,” explained Blessington, who nominated her former coach for the honor. “She wanted to get the best out of you and wanted you to learn to accept nothing but the best from yourself.”

Academic honors

As a coach, Schroeder was adamant that academics be important to her student-athletes.

During Schroeder’s tenure, her teams earned 10 NJCAA

team academic awards and 10 American Volleyball Coaches Association awards. In 1993, the team had a 3.4 grade point average, which ranked them first in the country with the NJCAA. According to Blessington, Schroeder was a pioneer for volleyball in southwest Iowa. Blessington said her coaching ran much deeper than the college level.

Schroeder started a high school club team in 1988 and ran it for almost 15 years.

Blessington said Schroeder spent countless hours coaching the club team and was never paid for her time.

“Rita felt getting volleyball started and thriving in southwest Iowa was more important than money,” stated Blessington. “She focused on teaching quality fundamentals to girls and giving them the dream to one day play in college.”

Her club team, the Southwestern Juniors, had two top six finishes in the 18-and-under Iowa regionals. In 1993, she was named the Cornbelt Outstanding Junior Volleyball Program Director, and in 1994 she was named the Cornbelt Female Coach of the Year.

In addition to her coaching duties at Southwestern, Rita was also an admissions representative. Schroeder now lives in Mooresville, North Carolina, with Leslie Atkinson, where she continues to follow volleyball and mentor new coaches.

East Union third at home tourney AFTON — East Union finished third in the sixteam field here Saturday at the first wrestling tournament hosted by East Union in 16 years.

The Eagles went 3-2 in the dual tournament, defeating Coon Rapids-Bayard (5418), Missouri Military Academy (60-12) and Prairie City Monroe’s JV team (57-24).

Ogden won the tournament, with West Des Moines Dowling Catholic’s JV team placing second.

Matthew Wittstock (132 and 138), Clayton Miller (170) and Lane Ripperger (285) all Miller

finished the day undefeated for the Eagles, while Sanden Cheers (160), Beau Boswell (182), Mike Ward (195) and Kessler Tomas (220) each went 4-1.

Team standings — 1. Ogden, 2. Dowling Catholic JV, 3. East Union, 4. Prairie City Monroe JV, 5. Missouri Military Academy, 6.

Coon Rapids-Bayard.

East Union 54, Coon Rapids-Bayard 18 106 — Carson Hilgenberg (CRB) pinned Chase Ditzler (EU); 113 — Levi Parrott (EU) won by forfeit; 120 — Lane Namanny (CRB) won by forfeit; 126 — double forfeit; 132 — double forfeit; 138 — Matthew Wittstock (EU) pinned Carter Hilgenberg (CRB); 145 — Patrick McAlister (CRB) pinned Dalton Wagner (EU).

152 — Jacob Walter (EU) won by forfeit; 160 — Sanden Cheers (EU) won by forfeit; 170 — Clayton Miller (EU) won by forfeit; 182 — Beau Boswell (EU) won by forfeit; 195 — Mike Ward (EU) won by forfeit; 220 — Kessler Tomas (EU) pinned Clayton Heck (CRB); 285 — Lane

Ripperger (EU) won by forfeit.

Dowling Catholic JV 42, East Union 37 220 — Kessler Tomas (EU) won by forfeit; 285 — Lane Ripperger (EU) dec. Jesse Alger (DC), 2-0; 106 — Henry Simmons (DC) pinned Chase Ditzler (EU); 113 — Pat Sheehy (DC) pinned Levi Parrott (EU), 3:23; 120 — Brandon Lampe (DC) won by forfeit; 126 — Richard Fernandez (DC) won by forfeit; 132 — Matthew Wittstock (EU) major dec. Jack Finstad (DC), 8-0.

138 — Peter Hansen (DC) pinned Dalton Wagner (EU), 5:56; 145 — Antoiny Fulmes (DC) won by forfeit; 152 — Nate Wilkinson (DC) pinned Jacob Walter (EU), 1:09; 160 — Sanden Cheers (EU) pinned Cameron Lang (DC), :49; 170 — Clayton Miller (EU) pinned Josh Paskach (DC), 1:42; 182 — Beau Boswell (EU) pinned Tanner Deaton (DC), 5:08; 195 — Mike Ward (EU0 pinned Thomas Derry (DC), :40.

East Union 54, Missouri Military Academy 18 285 — Lane Ripperger (EU) pinned Sky Thunderchild-Henio (MMA), :30; 106 — Chase Ditzler (EU) won by forfeit; 113 — Levi Parrott (EU) won by forfeit; 120

— double forfeit; 126 — Stiles Fountain (MMA) won by forfeit; 132 — Matthew Wittstock (EU) won by forfeit; 138 — double forfeit; 145 — Dalton Wagner (EU) pinned Edward Cha (MMA), 2:32.

152 — Gregory Prinster (MMA) pinned Jacob Walter (EU), 2:32; 160 — Sanden Cheers (EU) won by forfeit; 170 — Clayton Miller (EU) pinned Samuel Guo (MMA), :14; 182 — Beau Boswell (EU) pinned Wyatt Brewer (MMA), :13; 195 — Mike Ward (EU) won by forfeit; 220 — Kenneth Wescott (MMA) pinned Kessler Tomas (EU), 1:53.

Ogden 48, East Union 30 106 — Chase Ditzler (EU) won by forfeit; 113 — Taylon Engleen (O) dec. Levi Parrott (EU), 8-6 (SV-1); 120 — Austin Flynn (O) won by forfeit; 126 — Michael Ramold (O) won by forfeit; 132 — Matthew Wittstock (EU) pinned Zach Waterbury (O), 3:14; 138 — Jacob Kathman (O) tech fall Dalton Wagner (EU), 16-1; 145 — Zach McCloud (O) won by forfeit.

152 — Harrison Haglund (O) pinned Jacob Walter (EU), 1:11; 160 — Logan Sturtz (O) major dec. Sanden Cheers (EU), 9-0;

170 — Clayton Miller (EU) won by forfeit; 182 — Austin Lentz (O) pinned Beau Boswell (EU), 3:42; 195 — Nick Ross (O) pinned Mike Ward (EU), 4:52; 220 — Kessler Tomas (EU) won by forfeit; 285 — Lane Ripperger (EU) pinned Trent Grace (O), 2:16.

East Union 57, Prairie City Monroe JV 24 113 — Levi Parrott (EU) pinned Caleb Peter (PCM), 1:00; 120 — Chance Palm (PCM) won by forfeit; 126 — Kaeden VanSoelen (PCM) won by forfeit; 132 — Matthew Wittstock (EU) pinned Drew Johnson (PCM), 1:44; 138 — Dalton Wagner (EU) pinned Cody Wallace (PCM), 1:01; 145 — Nick Buswell (PCM) won by forfeit; 152 — Jacob Walter (EU) dec. Chase Shirk (PCM), 7-4.

160 — Sanden Cheers (EU) pinned Colton Johnson (PCM), :52; 170 — Clayton Miller (EU) won by forfeit; 182 — Beau Boswell (EU) pinned Dalton Schlangen (PCM), :52; 195 — Mike Ward (EU) won by forfeit; 220 — Kessler Tomas (EU) won by forfeit; 285 — Lane Ripperger (EU) won by forfeit; 106 — Clay VanWyk (PCM) pinned Chase Ditzler (EU), :40.

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SPORTS Sports briefs

Elite club PELLA — In a game slowed by 45 fouls, the Central College men’s basketball squad shot 58 percent from the field in the second half en route to a 72-61 defeat of Loras Saturday.

The Dutch (12-3, 3-1 Iowa Conference) were trailing by one at halftime before outscoring Loras (7-8, 2-2 conference) 47-35 in the final 20 minutes. The win keeps Central atop the league standings.

Junior forward Colby Taylor of Creston racked up his 19th-career double-double and seventh of Taylor the season with 14 points and 11 rebounds.

“Colby did a great job on the boards tonight, even at some points out of his area,” coach Craig Douma said.

“Those rebounds stats are important, especially when you’re getting stops so you can have more opportunities to score in transition.”

The Dutch headed to Cedar Rapids Wednesday for a tilt with Coe. The Kohawks (5-10, 0-4 conference) are the only winless team in the league.

Last week Taylor joined an elite club at Central by becoming a 1,000-point scorer. His total now stands at 1,039 points, ranking 23th on the Dutch all-time scoring list. Taylor, with a full season of eligibility after this campaign, is just 536 points behind all-time Dutch scoring leader Jeff Verhoef at 1,575 points.

Taylor scored 283 points his freshman season, 426 his sophomore campaign and now has 329 this season.

“Colby has matured into a great player for us,” Douma said. “I think more than ever this year, he has been efficient in his scoring and has been a great leader for us.”

The 6-6, 190-pound forward ranks second in the Iowa Conference scoring at 22.5 points per game and 24th in all of Division III basketball. He is shooting 55 percent from the field, which ranks fourth in the league.

Player of Week Southwestern guard KeS h a w n Wilson has been named ICCAC Division II Player of the Week for Jan. Wilson 11-19.

W i l son put up some big numbers for Southwestern in its two games last

week. The freshman guard put up 43 points while shooting 57 percent from the floor and 47 percent from behind the three-point arc.

Wilson led the Spartans in scoring in both games. Wilson also brought down five rebounds, assisted on five baskets and had two steals in Southwestern’s two victories last week. One of those victories came against thirdranked conferene rival, Kirkwood. The Spartans are currently ranked No. 11 in the NJCAA men’s basketball poll.

Schedule changes The Creston/O-M wrestling double dual at Shenandoah against the Mustangs and Red Oak, which was originally scheduled for Tuesday, will be made up today.

Wrestling will begin at 5:30 p.m., with Creston/O-M vs. Red Oak, followed by Shenandoah’s senior night ceremony and then Creston/O-M vs. Shenandoah.

The Creston girls basketball home game against Clarinda, originally scheduled for Tuesday, will now be played on Feb. 4.

Those games will follow the same time schedule, with freshmen at 4:30 p.m., JV at 6 p.m. and varsity at 7:30 p.m.

Baseball Hall DES MOINES — Harlan baseball coach Steve Daeges will be inducted into the Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Hall of Fame Saturday.

Daeges is part of a five-person class that will be inducted at the Sheraton Hotel in Des Moines as part of the IHSBCA’s 48th annual baseball clinic and Hall of Fame banquet on Saturday.

The clinic opens Friday with several speakers, including Bill Krejci of USA Baseball. Krejci is former baseball coach and athletic director at Southwestern Community College. University of Iowa coach Rick Heller and his staff will also be a part of the clinic.

On Saturday the clinic continues with Brian Poldberg, manger of the Kansas City Royals AAA team, the Omaha Storm Chasers.

Casey Blake of Indianola, former Iowa high school all-state player and Major League player, is among the other inductees. Former Major League player Jeff Clement of Marshalltown also joins the Hall of Fame.

Soccer change Iowa high school soccer players will spend less time on the sideline after receiving a yellow card this spring.

The 10-minute period athletes must sit out after receiving a yellow card has been shortened to 5 minutes.

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Grassley veterans program accepting applications WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, is accepting applications for a fellowship program in his state offices for Iowans with recent military service.

“This program is designed to help veterans gain experience in the civilian workforce, and in this case, providing constituent services and outreach through a Senate office,” Grassley said. “It’s a good opportunity for the candidates to build a resume. It’s also a good opportunity for my office to have more eyes and ears devoted to serving our veterans in Iowa. I appreciate the experiences and insights that returning service members can offer to help identify the needs and challenges that veterans face integrating back into their communities. My staff and I try our best to serve veterans, but there’s always room to make sure we’re doing everything we can.”

Grassley would like to have two fellows in his Veterans Fellowship Program, one in Des Moines and one in Cedar Rapids. The candidates can expect to meet with veterans and service organizations on Grassley’s behalf, including visiting with County Veterans Service Officers, the National Guard, the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown and Department of Veterans Affairs hospitals and clinics across the state. The fellows also will have the opportunity to learn more about working in Grassley’s state offices, as they will assist with constituent correspondence and casework.

Grassley launched the fellowship last year with a Vietnam-era U.S. Air Force veteran serving in Grassley’s Des Moines office as

the first fellow in the program.

“I’m glad the first year of the fellowship was so successful, and I look forward to continuing the fellowship again this year,” Grassley said. “I encourage interested Iowans with recent military service to visit my website or offices for an application.”

The application is available on Grassley’s website.

Hard copies are available in Grassley’s Iowa offices in Cedar Rapids, Council Bluffs, Davenport, Des Moines, Sioux City and Waterloo. Completed applications are due Jan. 31.

Grassley has a long record of legislation and oversight to improve veterans services. He successfully pressed for the increased hiring of veterans at the Internal Revenue Service. After the recent Veterans Affairs waiting

list scandal, he contributed to legislation, ultimately enacted, to make it easier to remove senior officials at the Department of Veterans Affairs for poor performance.

Grassley also has worked to improve mental health services for veterans. He co-sponsored the Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention for American Veterans Act, given unanimous Senate approval and signed into law. The legislation builds on the Joshua Omvig Veterans Suicide Prevention Act, enacted in 2007. The Omvig Act, a bipartisan bill that Grassley co-sponsored as the lead Senate Republican, was named after an Iraq War veteran from Iowa who committed suicide in 2005.

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As part of his focus on agencies’ use of extensive paid administrative leave, Grassley cited the VA’s “troubled record” in that area, including reportedly placing employees on such leave pending investigations into their inappropriate actions related to secret VA waiting lists, as well as accusations of using administrative leave as retaliation for employees who objected to instructions to manipulate appointment times or other improper practices.

Grassley is working on legislation to cut down on excessive administrative leave across federal agencies.

DES MOINES — In light of the recent high profile house fire fatalities, the Iowa Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds Iowans heating equipment is a leading cause of home fire deaths during the winter months.

Almost half of home heating equipment fires are reported during the months of December, January and February. Due to the increase in heating equipment fires during these months, the State Fire Marshal (SFM) Division reminds all Iowans of the importance to follow these simple steps to keep your family safe: • Keep anything that can burn at least three feet away from heating equipment, such as the furnace, fireplace, wood stove or portable heater.

• Only use heating equipment that has the label of a recognized testing

laboratory.

• Turn portable heaters off when leaving the room or going to bed.

• Make sure the fireplace has a sturdy screen to prevent sparks from flying into the room and burn only dry seasoned wood. Allow ashes to cool before disposing in a metal container which is kept a safe distance from the home.

• Ensure your home has working smoke alarms.

This will provide you with an early warning if there is a fire. Test you smoke alarms monthly and check the batteries in all of your smoke detectors throughout your residence.

• Have a fire escape plan and practice it with your family.

If you have question about heating safety, contact SFM Division at 515725-6145 or email fminfo@ dps.state.ia.us.

Water testing, maintenance resources now available for independent well owners With about 282,000 Iowans relying on private wells for their drinking water supply, understanding local conditions, keeping up regular maintenance needs and conducting annual water testing is important for private well users. To assist, the Department of Natural Resources offers online resources for Iowans who depend on private wells.

Available at www.iowadnr.gov/privatewells, a new series of fact sheets outlines resources on how to maintain a private well,

how to conduct regular water sampling and how to interpret water test results.

National and local public health agencies recommend that all private well users, regardless of location, should test the quality of their well water at least once a year.

More frequent testing should be done if any prior test has indicated the well has a water quality problem.

Free well water testing may be available locally. To find out more about water testing, visit www.iowadnr. gov/privatewelltesting.