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Debate feud injects fresh chaos into GOP primary

The YMCA 2nd annual murder mystery and auction is slated for Saturday, Feb. 6, at Supertel Inn and Conference Center.

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After a team mascot is murdered, it’s up to a detective to figure out who did it and the motive behind the murder.

“It’s quite a difficult mystery we have created, so it’s going to take some thinking and detective skills to figure it out,” said K e l l y Franklin, Southw e s t e r n Franklin Community College (SWCC) drama club coordinator.

For the second year, the SWCC drama club will provide interactive entertainment for the Southern Prairie YMCA’s Mascot Murder Mystery Tailgate Party and auction. The fundraiser event will be held Saturday, Feb. 6, at Supertel Inn and Conference Center.

A social hour will kick off the evening at 5 p.m.

Around 6 p.m., there will be a barbecue tailgate catered by The Windrow in Creston. The auction starts around 7 p.m.

Tickets, which include a meal, are $35 and may be purchased in advance of the event at Southern Prairie YMCA, 1201 W. Townline St. There will also be a cash bar. All proceeds from the event benefit YMCA membership and program assistance.

“The actors will be milling around and talking with guests in character,” said Raquel Linch, YMCA office manager. “At the end, guests will be able to turn in a paper with their best guess on who the murderer was.”

There will be a prize for

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Wyatt Lilienthal (playing Doug Urbanski) with Southwestern Community College’s drama club gives clues to a table full of guests during Southern Prairie YMCA’s murder mystery fundraiser event held in February 2015 at Supertel Inn and Conference Center in Creston.

the guest who correctly guesses the murderer.

“The Y wanted to do a mystery centered on the idea of a mascot dying,” Franklin said. “That led me to create characters who either wanted to be the mascot and didn’t get the part or, for other reasons, are out to get the mascot. We will just become part of the crowd like we’re invited to the event, too.

When the person dies, one of the characters is a detective, and he has to lead the investigation.”

Nine SWCC students and Franklin will be in character throughout the evening.

Some of the auction items up for bid include a vacation package to Cancun, guitar lessons donated by Reiman Music and Sumner Lesson Studios, natural beef donated by Weisshaar Farms & Wallace Center, a family membership to the YMCA and a “Tailgate in Style” gift basket donated by Fredricksen Memorials. To view all the auction items, visit

www.biddingowl. c o m / Auction/ home. cfm?auct i o n ID=6172.

T h e r e Linch will also be a raffle to win one of two bicycles. Raffle tickets are $5 each and may be purchased at the YMCA.

A benefit calf auction for the Eric Reasland family was held Friday afternoon at Creston Livestock Auction. The 39-year-old Reasland died in a grain bin entrapment near Murray in December. The calf pictured above was donated by Duane and Evelyn Dougherty of Corning. The rollover calf auction brought $11,692 Friday. Proceeds will be given to Eric’s wife, Tabitha, and 6-month-old son Carter to help with expenses.

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sarcastic statement mocking him and continued to criticize moderator Megyn Kelly. In turn, Fox accused Trump’s camp of trying to terrorize its employees.

“They think they can toy with Mr. Trump,” campaign manager Corey Lewandowski said Wednesday on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe.” ‘’Mr. Trump doesn’t play games.”

Trump reiterated his plans to skip the debate in an interview Wednesday on Fox News, saying, “I just don’t like being used.”

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DES MOINES (AP) — An explosive feud between Donald Trump and Fox News Channel is overshadowing the final sprint to Iowa’s presidential caucuses, injecting a Trump new sense of chaos into the 2016 Republican contest.

On the eve of the final debate before Iowa voters weigh in, Trump refused to back off his decision to boycott Thursday’s prime-time faceoff. His campaign insisted that debate host Fox News crossed a line with a

Winners do not need to be present to win, but tickets need to be purchased in advance.

“The tailgate theme ties in nicely with the Super Bowl the next day,” Linch said. “We encourage everyone to bring their team spirit and dress supporting your favorite sports team, whether that be a college team, national team, local Panthers or team YMCA.”

DES MOINES (AP) — It’s unclear how Iowa will give all Medicaid recipients an independent way to voice complaints about service under private management that goes into effect soon, lawmakers said Wednesday following a presentation on some proposed oversight of the system. Lawmakers in the Senate Human Resources Committee expressed concern that an independent

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system for all Medicaid recipients to file more serious challenges to insurance claims or treatment won’t be in effect in time for the privatization switch on March 1.

“The deck is going to be stacked against Iowans who desperately need these services,” said Sen. Bill Dotzler, D-Waterloo. “They’re going to have nowhere to go.”

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Construction workers are about 50 percent complete with the new Dollar Tree store being erected north of Wal-Mart at 801 Laurel St., in Creston. Dollar Tree stores offer a broad mix of merchandise all priced at $1 or less. Merchandise includes houseware, cleaning supplies, snacks, toys, books, seasonal decor and more. Developers still expect Creston Dollar Tree to open in July, creating 12 to 15 jobs and having a property tax assessment of $817,000. Projected sales are $1 million annually.

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Deaths LaVonne Symonds Corning

LaVonne Symonds, 95, of Corning died Monday, Jan. 25, 2016, at Corning Specialty Care.

Funeral services Symonds will be 1:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 29, at Pearson Family Funeral Service, 701 Seventh St., in Corning with Mr. Chuck Lyles officiating. Open visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m., with family present from 6 to 8 p.m., today, Jan. 28, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Victoria Cemetery, south of Massena. Memorials may be directed to Massena American Legion and Victoria Township Cemetery. Online condolences may be left at www.pearsonfuneralhomes. com.

LaVonne Symonds, daughter of Dellmond Eldy and Iva Belle (Reed) Hadley, was born April 6, 1920, at her parents’ home in rural Adair County. Her family moved to Adams County in 1924 when she was 4 years old. She graduated from Corning High School with the class of 1937. As a young 13-year old attending school, she resided at the Corning City Jail. In exchange for her room and board, she would make meals for the inmates as well as iron and starch as many as 15 white shirts.

Upon graduation, LaVonne spent the next 15 years

Andy Jensen Fontanelle

Andy Jensen, 79, of Fontanelle died Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016, at Adair County Memorial Hospital in Green- Jensen field.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 29, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Fontanelle with burial in Fontanelle Cemetery with full military graveside rites conducted by the Fontanelle American Legion Carlson Post No. 247. The Rev. Steven Broers, the Rev. Fred Bryson and the Rev. Lauri Greenlee will officiate the service. A luncheon will be held at the church following the burial. Open visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. today, Jan. 28, with family present from 6 to 8 p.m. at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Fontanelle. Memorials are to the Andy Jensen memorial fund to be established by the family at a later date.

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

Andy Lee Jensen, son of George C. and Mary Elizabeth (Chapman) Jensen, was born April 5, 1936, at their home south of Fontanelle.

Andy grew up farming with horses and attended Summerset Country School and graduated from Fontanelle High School with the class of 1954. Following graduation, he helped August (Gus) Gross and George Gross as a farm hand. Andy served his country in the Army Re-

teaching in rural schools in Adams and Cass counties.

On Aug. 1, 1945, LaVonne married Robert M. Symonds in Des Moines. They spent 49 years together mostly in Adams and Cass counties before moving to Corning in 1982. After teaching, LaVonne started a cake decorating business which thrived for 40 years. She baked and decorated wedding and graduation cakes and retired in 2001.

LaVonne was a member of American Legion Auxiliary, United Methodist Women and Dewey Neighborhood Club.

LaVonne is survived by her daughter Linda (Larry) Pettit of Fairfield; son Butch (Sheila) Symonds of Massena; daughter Bev Embree of Des Moines; son Curt (Julie) Symonds of Massena; grandchildren, Shana (Chris) Spieker, Rob (Niki) Pettit, Jim (Michele) Pettit, Mark Pettit, Ryan (Eva) Jensen, Jessica (David) McClaskey, Stefany (fiancé Travis Mewhirter) Erickson, Libby Embree, Walker Embree, Laura (Tristan) Hapes and Luke ( Emily) Symonds; 16 great-grandchildren; sister Wilma Bunting; sister-in-law Lois Carlisle of Griswold; brother-in-law Bill (Karen) Symonds of Clear Lake; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

LaVonne was preceded in death by her parents; husband Robert; brother Keith Hadley; sister-in-law Pauline Hadley; brother-in-law Kenneth Bunting and nephews, Ronald Bunting and Todd Stamp. serves in active duty from September 1957 to March 1958 along with his friends Fritz Langguth, Russell Lundy and Gary Welsch. He ended his military service in 1962.

On Dec. 31, 1958, he married Wilma Ione Ford. Andy grew up attending Pleasant Grove Church south of Fontanelle. Later he joined Bridgewater United Methodist Church, where he served on several church committees. He later attended Carl Methodist Church.

Andy served on several local boards with Fontanelle Farmers Coop, SIRWA with the start up committee and Adair County Farm Bureau.

He also was a 4-H leader.

Andy worked at the Clure Lumber Yard in Greenfield before he began farming on his own in the spring of 1959.

They moved to the home place south of Fontanelle in the spring of 1971. He milked cows, raised pigs and cattle.

Andy is survived by his wife Ione Jensen; children, LeRoy (Lisa) Jensen of Lenox, Roger (Tammy) Jensen of Fontanelle, Donna (Richard) Erbes of Fontanelle and George (Sarah) Jensen of Bridgewater; 11 grandchildren; three great-granddaughters; mother Elizabeth Jensen of Fontanelle; brothers, Bruce Jensen of Bridgewater and Keith (Barbara) Jensen of Cary, North Carolina; sister June (Ben) Paxton of Greenfield; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Andy was preceded in death by his father; mother and father-in-law Otis and Wilma Ford and sisters-inlaw, Cheryl Jensen and Jane Jensen.

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Geraldine Richmond Corning

Jeri Richmond, 87, of Corning died Monday, Jan. 25, 2016, at CHI Health M e r c y Hospital in Richmond Corning.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 29, at Pearson Family Funeral Service, 701 Seventh St., in Corning, with the Rev. Ken Rummer officiating. Open visitation with family present will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today, Jan. 28, at the funeral home.

Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. at Linwood Park Cemetery, 609 Forest Ave., in Boone. Memorials may be directed to CHI Health Mercy Hospital in Corning. Online condolences may be left at www.pearsonfuneralhomes. com.

Geraldine Eloise Richmond, daughter of Joseph Alfred and Ethel Berniece (Wright) Moore, was born June 24, 1928, in Boone. Jeri graduated from Boone High School with the class of 1945.

She worked as a switchboard operator for Northwestern Bell Telephone Company.

On June 26, 1954, Jeri married Kenneth Wayne Richmond in Boone First United Methodist Church, the same church she had been baptized.

Jeri retired from the telephone company to become a full-time wife and mother. After purchasing “Bill’s DriveIn” in January 1983, they moved to Corning to operate “Ken’s Drive-In.” Ken and Jeri both retired after selling Ken’s Drive-In in 1998.

Jeri was a lifetime member of the MAGI Chapter of Order of Eastern Star in Boone.

She taught Sunday and Bible school over the course of 30 years.

Jeri is survived by her husband of 61 years, Ken, of Corning; daughters, Debbie (Dan) Sears of Des Moines and Denise McElderry of Omaha, Nebraska; mother-in-law Eula Butrick of Boone; grandchildren, Chad McElderry, Lyndsey (Dave) Casaceli and Kendra (John) Marshall; great-grandchildren, David Casaceli III, John Marshall III and Lucy Casaceli; brother Joe (Barb) Moore of Boone; numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Jeri was preceded in death by her sisters, Pat Wirtz, Frances Momsen and Audrey Gildea, and her parents.

respond to the roughMEDICAID: toly 57,000 people in health CONT. FROM | 1A

Deanna Clingan-Fischer, state long-term care ombudsman, helps respond to complaints from people who receive long-term care in Iowa. Her office assisted in the creation of a report that recommends different ways the state can create an independent oversight system. The report was submitted in December and became public this month.

Clingan-Fischer spoke to the committee Wednesday and reiterated the report’s recommendations that Iowa have an independent representative, also known as an ombudsman, for every 3,500 Medicaid recipients. That translates to more than 150 ombudsmen for the roughly 560,000 people under Medicaid in the state. Such a system would cost the state more than $14 million.

Clingan-Fischer emphasized the report is simply a recommendation and added that the document provides other scenarios of coverage with less ombudsmen and less costs.

“The reality may be somewhere in the middle,” she said. “But at least this starts the conversation.”

Still, her presentation led to multiple questions from lawmakers over what will be in place on March 1. A law passed last year created one ombudsman

care facilities, assisted living programs and elder group homes. But nothing is formally in place for the remaining Medicaid recipients, according to the December report. Clingan-Fischer said her office and a separate state ombudsman office have been fielding hundreds of calls from Medicaid recipients.

Clingan-Fischer also said any hiring and training for additional ombudsmen, should the Legislature require it and approve funding for it, would take about a month.

Representatives for the Iowa Department of Human Services spoke to lawmakers on Monday.

Medicaid Director Mikki Stier said there is a call center system in place for Medicaid recipients to seek answers about coverage and the wait times have decreased. She said he was “very confident” the state would be ready for the March 1 switch.

Clingan-Fischer said she is also working with DHS and other organizations to create a referral network for callers seeking legal help for appeals and grievances.

“What we don’t want to do is cause further confusion for these folks that are calling us,” she said. “They are reaching out needing assistance and support, and we don’t want to create more confusion for them.”

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debate preparations filled with uncertainty. Skeptical that he would follow through on his boycott, the other campaigns held practice sessions with and without someone playing Trump.

Some thought the absence of Trump could make another leading Iowa contender, Texas Sen. Ted Cruz, a prime target for campaigns eager to spark a last-minute shakeup. Cruz c h a l l e n g e d Cruz Trump to a separate one-on-one debate, a proposal that was dis-

missed by his opponent.

“Even though I beat him in the first six debates, especially the last one, Ted Cruz wants to debate me again. Can we do it in Canada?” Trump tweeted, referencing Cruz’s birthplace.

Cruz renewed the invitation to debate, saying they could meet Saturday in Sioux City, Iowa. And two super PACs supporting Cruz promised to donate $1.5 million to charities serving military veterans if Trump agreed to a head-to-head showdown.

“It’s not really that Donald is afraid of me,” Cruz said at a rally Wednesday night outside of Des Moines. “He’s afraid of you. He doesn’t want to answer questions from the men and women of Iowa about how his record doesn’t match what he’s selling.”

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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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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.

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

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

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

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

Woolworth Coffee Club, 9 a.m., Hy-Vee deli.

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.

Crest Area Theatre, 7 p.m. general membership meeting, Southwestern Community College Performing Arts Center Green Room.

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

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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.

AA, Prescott Friday Night Group, 6 p.m., United Church (Disciples of Christ), 401 Sixth Ave., Prescott. Use east door.

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Greater Regional Medical Center Brandon Tull and Destiny Embree of Creston are parents of a son born Jan. 22, 2016. Jericho Reese Tull-Embree weighed 7 pounds, 5 ounces and was 19 inches long.

Grandparents are April and Keith Jackson of Fontanelle and Lori and Paul Tull of Creston.

Great-grandparents are Nancy and Doug Embree of Creston, Florence Bishop of Tingley and Charles and Ilene Tull of Mount Ayr.

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McKinney was released on $600 bond.

—————— John Lyle Vanscoy, 30, 403 N. Cherry St., was charged with driving while suspended 5:05 p.m.

Wednesday at the intersection of West Summit and North Poplar streets.

According to a Creston Police report, a traffic stop was conducted on a black Jeep Grand Cherokee being driven by Vanscoy. Vanscoy’s license was suspended due to nonpayment of an Iowa fine and habitual violator.

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GREENFIELD — The Warren Cultural Center (WCC) will present “Map of My Kingdom,” a one-act play tackling the critical issue of farmland ownership transfer 7 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 20. The play was written by Mary Swander, Iowa’s poet laureate, and was commissioned by Practical Farmers of Iowa.

Following the performance in the WCC’s Norman Lear Theater, Swander will lead a discussion of the issues covered onstage. Admission is $10.

Tickets are available in advance at Ed & Eva’s store, 154 Public Sq., in Greenfield, or by calling 641-743-2566 or visiting www.warrenculturalcenter.com.

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Creston News Advertiser | Thursday, January 28, 2016

I’ll be glad when Monday is over with!

I’ve seen enough political ads in the past month to last me the next five years. Plus, I’m tired of my phone ringing seven or eight times a night with someone wanting to know who I favor in the race.

The caucuses on Monday night should put an end to all the phone calls and all the ads on TV for a while — at least until about September when the whole thing starts again. It will be interesting to see the turn out at Monday night’s event.

With so many candidates, I would not be surprised to see more people out than in past caucuses. My guess is that Cruz and Trump will be neck-and-neck for the Republican side and Clinton and Sanders will fight it out for the Democrats.

It’s been an interesting year for

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campaigning. I have to believe that our first-in-the-nation status has to be worth a couple hundred million dollars in just public relations alone. We get a lot of attention and a lot of dollars in advertising that we wouldn’t have if we were 35th out of the box. But, I’m like a lot of people and could use a break from the process.

Super Bowl The Super Bowl is set with the Denver Broncos and Carolina Panthers taking on each other.

I’ve been to several Bronco games

because I used to live right up the road in Cheyenne. Plus, one of my good buddies has season tickets, and I go visit every once in a while.

I’ve also had the pleasure of meeting John Elway, the general manager of the Broncos. So, I will be cheering for the Broncos, but I have a bad feeling that Carolina may have too much for an aging Peyton Manning. It could be that last time that we get to see Mr. Manning before he heads for the Football Hall of Fame. It’s always sad to see the ending of the football season.

Bowling This weekend is the annual McKinley Park bowling tournament out at Pine Valley. The ninepin tournament is a fundraiser for the city of Creston’s parks. I believe all the shifts have been filled

with bowlers from the area.

YMCA The Southern Prairie YMCA has its annual fundraiser on Saturday Feb. 6. They will have a mystery dinner theater and auction. It looks like there are lots of neat items donated for the auction. It should be a fun evening.

Good weather It looks like we get a little break from the really cold weather with some sun and temps in the 40s this weekend. Let’s just hope the below zero stuff is behind us and done for this winter. I know the ice fishermen have been loving the cold due to the fact the past couple of winters haven’t given them enough ice to do much ice fishing.

Groundhog Day Next Tuesday is Groundhog

Day. I’m hoping he goes for the shortened winter this year and that spring is right around the corner. I keep watching all my retired friends heading south for the winter while I’m here “enjoying” the cold weather! Ah, maybe someday I’ll get to join that club.

February This next month is going to be a long one due to the fact we get one extra day in the month. We get an extra Monday in February due to the fact it is leap year. Some people are lucky enough they only have to celebrate their birthday every four years! I’m not sure they live any longer, they just die younger!

Thought for the week: “Good judgment comes from experience.

Experience comes from bad judgement.” — Jim Horning

Mexican soap opera star Kate Castillo is under probe HOLLYWOOD — God Bless America, and how’s everybody?

Bob Dole came out in favor of Donald Trump for president Tuesday. He understands TV. Bob Dole had a thirty-year Senate career and a presidential race no one remembers, but you star in Viagra’s first TV ad campaign and people think of you whenever they see the Washington Monument.

The Wearable Experiments in Australia introduced a new hightech women’s yoga pant called the Nadi Smart Fitness Pants. These yoga pants vibrate when a woman holds a yoga position correctly.

The designer asked his girlfriend to try them out in yoga class, and he hasn’t seen her since.

Bernie Sanders took a twenty-point lead over Hillary Clinton in New Hampshire Monday. He is seventy-four years old. Bernie Sanders could be the first U.S. president whose State of the Union speech is interrupted forty-seven times by applause and twenty-three times because he has to go tinkle.

Donald Trump attended a Presbyterian service in Des Moines Sunday where the female pastor promoted amnesty. He stayed cool. During the communion ritual, when the pastor held up the bread and wine and announced the presence of the Son of God, Trump stood and waved to the congregation.

Donald Trump said he will skip Thursday’s Fox news debate because Megyn Kelly is there. She tried to embarrass him in the first debate by quoting his salty exchanges with his female critics.

Later that night, Trump called Megyn a bimbo, so it’s only a matter of time before he asks her to marry him.

The Weather Channel on Tuesday rated last weekend’s Winter

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Storm Jonas as one of the five heaviest blizzards ever recorded in the U.S., measured by snowfall totals. The damages could run into several billion dollars. There were blackouts in West Virginia, Tennessee and at the Oscars.

The Denver Broncos defense crushed New England’s offense in Sunday’s AFC title game. It drew fifty million viewers, or witnesses since it’s the Patriots. Perhaps Tom Brady will be a little more empathetic toward footballs now that he knows what it’s like to have the air knocked out of him.

Mexican soap opera star Kate Castillo is under probe for cash-laundering for El Chapo.

CNN called her a joint citizen of Mexico and the United States. In ten years we’ve progressed from illegal alien, to illegal immigrant to undocumented migrant to a joint citizen of Mexico and the United States.

GOP Senator David Perdue scuttled an Obama nomination to the U.S. court because the judge is active in pro-amnesty groups. The battle lines are drawn. TMC aired the movie Gandhi the other night and Republicans found themselves rooting for the British to hold on to what’s rightfully theirs.

President Obama touted Hillary Clinton for president in a Politico interview Monday where he described his former Secretary of State as wicked smart. It had to help. President Obama added that there’s no limit to what Hillary can accomplish as president if she’s willing to ignore the Constitution.

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It’s time to make a decision From Joe Owens

Chairman, Union County Republicans

Where did it go? Did we throw it away? America, is it gone forever?

Take a look around at what our society has become. Basic moral values of right and wrong are no longer instilled into our children, not in the home or in our public schools. We stick our heads in the sand and “Let someone else handle our problems.” Our solutions are simple. “Let our government take care of it.” After all, it’s their job, not mine.

In George Washington’s farewell address of 1796, he states, in part, “Of all dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity. Religion and morality are indispensable supports. Whatever may be conceded to the influence of refined education on minds of peculiar structure, reason and experience both forbid us to expect

that national morality can prevail in exclusion of religious principal.” In short, when we turn away from Christian moral values, our government will not insure our freedom. Notice anything slipping away!

We have taken God out of the fiber of our existence. Removed his commands from government buildings and court rooms. We no longer say the Pledge of Allegiance in our public schools. An elementary school girl in Texas is given the assignment to write a report of her grandfather’s experiences in the Vietnam War, and she is told by the school principal “God” cannot be used in her report. Thankfully, her grandfather convinced the principal it was OK to leave God in her report. A middle school boy in California is sent home for wearing a T-shirt with our flag printed on it, “Because some students might find it offen-

sive.” Mass shootings in schools and on public properties, in so called “Gun-free zones,” and our government wants to blame the gun that was used.

Our government has two basic responsibilities: protect our country and its people and protect our freedoms. When did we come up with the idea a college education is an entitlement to be paid for by the taxpayers? I’m supposed to pay for a surfer to sit on a beach in California and draw his welfare check and food stamp card? We are charged, by scripture, to care for widows, orphans and those who can’t, not those who won’t.

Is it too late to recover the America we once knew as it was intended to be? I pray it’s not. Be an accountable adult citizen of this country and our state and go to your Caucus. Take part in the selection of our next Presidential candidate.

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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. devotions; 7 p.m. Knights of Columbus 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.

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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.

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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.

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, O’Daniels, leaders; 9:30 a.m. church school classes; 10:30 a.m. morning worship, Ken Mallas, presider; Gary O’Daniels, speaker.

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

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

Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. GriefShare.

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

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

Sunday, 8:45 a.m. worship service; 10:15 a.m. Sunday school hour; noon dynamic ambassadors’ carry-in lunch; 4 p.m. melody makers choir and bell practice; 5 p.m. family worship service.

Monday, 1 p.m. “Overview of the Gospel of John” ladies Bible study - Deloris Barnett. Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. “A Living Hope in Christ” ladies Bible study Carmen Dahl. Wednesday, 6 p.m. triumphant praise choir practice; 6:30 p.m. AWANA clubs and junior high TREK, senior high youth group, adult prayer meeting and Bible study.

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

Sunday, 9 a.m. Sunday school; 10 a.m. worship service; 11 a.m. annual business meeting. Monday, 1:30 p.m. Tootles (games/crafts) in fellowship hall.

Wednesday, 6 p.m. praise and worship service; 7 p.m. choir practice. Thursday, 10 a.m. DWF executive meeting.

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

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

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

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

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

Thursday, UMW legislation day; 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, 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.

Cromwell Women’s Fellowship to host dinner Cromwell Women’s Fellowship is hosting a dinner at noon Feb. 4 at Cromwell Church. The public is welcome.

New year begins anytime One November, we ordered a new automobile, which did not arrive until the new year. As we cleaned out the old car, I muttered, “How did we accumulate so much junk?”

We sorted through old maps, dried-up ballpoint pens, outdated addresses and loose coins.

We made unwavering resolutions about keeping this new car clean, orderly and functioning properly.

Thinking about resolutions, I sensed a connection between a new car and a new year. The first order of business is to clear out the clutter, discard the useless, remove the dust and dirt.

Begin fresh!

A new year can begin anytime in our lives. We can sort through old attitudes, clean our minds of envy, toss out the habits of gossip and carrying grudges. We can resolve to keep our promises and curb our anger. 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., 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 with brunch following in Hall.

Monday, 5 to 6 p.m. adoration Holy Spirit Church; 6 p.m. Mass - Holy Spirit Church. Tuesday, noon to 5 p.m. ReRun shop.

Wednesday, 7 a.m. Mass - St. Malachy Chapel; noon to 5 p.m.

ReRun shop; 6 p.m. soup supper and 6:45 p.m. Lenten family activity night - St. Malachy School; 7 p.m. Knights of Columbus 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.

Tuesday, 1:30 p.m. quilters.

SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH, 104 N. Oak St., Jared Miller, pastor, 515-897-7919,

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I stood back and surveyed the fresh, shiny car.

Yes, a new year could begin anytime or any place. A lot of things from the past need discarding. Things we collect that are of no more value or usefulness need to be trashed.

Paul wrote, “But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth. Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds” (Col. 3: 8-9).

It is amazing how a brand new car changes your life.

None of the old squeaks, rattles and knocks. Cruising down the road in a brand new auto is a delight.

So is the journey ahead, if we can truly forget things in the past and press on to greater things.

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Saturday, 10 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., 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.

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.

EBLEN CONSTRUCTION CO. Earth Moving, Tiling and Conservation Work 1676 E. Adams • Creston 641-782-4029

Diagonal

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, 9 to 11 a.m. women’s Bible study at The Corner.

Sunday, 9:30 a.m. worship service; 11:10 a.m. to noon Christian living classes; 6 to 8 p.m. marriage oneness. Wednesday, 6:20 p.m. Awana (store night); 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. 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 ser-

vice. 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 coffee and rolls; 9 a.m. worship services, Sunday school; 10 a.m. annual meeting, potluck follows. Wednesday, 2:15 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday school.

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

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

Prescott

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

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

Shannon City

SHANNON CITY COMMUNITY CHURCH, Lila Dell Greene, pastor.

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

Sharpsburg

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Shurmaine McAlpine, pastor.

Sunday, 8:30 a.m. worship.

UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Tim Maxa, pastor.

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

Stringtown

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

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

Help Center open.

Thayer

PLEASANT VALLEY CHRISTIAN CHURCH, Dwayne Henrichs, pastor.

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

Tingley

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

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The secret pal Dear Heloise: I am a “secret pal” to a lady in a NURSING HOME. I asked for the name of someone who doesn’t have any family near or no one who bothers to write or visit.

The nursing homes are glad to find someone, although the only information you can have is the person’s first name and birthday. They tell me preferences, like chocolate, books, puzzles, clothing sizes, a stuffed animal to cuddle with, etc.

I’ve had so much positive feedback! I wanted to tell you about it so maybe others could do the same. I’m not comfortable visiting a place like this.

The secret pal gives it some mystery for the patient, so we both are happy. — A Secret Pal From Missouri You are a VERY special secret pal, and I’m sending a big hug your way. Some people are uncomfortable in nursing homes, hospitals and assisted-living facilities. This is a happy hint for both parties!

Thank you so much for writing. — Heloise CLEAN INSIDE BOOTS Dear Heloise: My husband wears steel-toe work boots for hours each day, and they cause him to sweat. He changes socks and washes his feet, but the insides of the boots have become filthy. The lining isn’t removable, and buying a new pair before these wear

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Hints from Heloise out isn’t practical.

Do you have suggestions for cleaning these boots? They’re expensive! Thank you. — Micheline, via email Yes, I do! This is a very common problem, and not a new one at that. If you mean that the inside is sort of “dirty,” then put a squirt of hair shampoo into a cup of water and use that to clean the inside. Dampen a small scrub brush or sponge and scrub, pat and rub the inside. Use a clean sponge to “rinse off” the shampoo, doing so several times. It may take a day or so to dry. Turn them UPSIDE DOWN to dry. Hint: Stuff with crumpled-up newspapers, and change when damp.

To prevent the problem, sprinkle baking soda inside BEFORE putting on the boots. When clean, spray with a foot spray, which kills bacteria and odor. He can spray his feet with antiperspirant/ deodorant, too. Let me know how this works out. — Hugs, Heloise P.S.: I do this with the boots

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USE OLD KNIVES Dear Heloise: There are many uses for “Old Kitchen Knives.” (The hint was about repurposing old knives. — Heloise) They can be used in flower gardens, for cutting single weeds out of the yard, in a workshop for scrapping, as well as for home projects.

Also, use to cut up cardboard boxes for recycling, and for crafting duties. — Don K. in Florida JEWELRY ON THE GO Dear Readers: When traveling, don’t overpack the good jewelry! Take just one or two simple and classic pieces that go with everything. I like chains that mix and match BEETLE BAILEY® by Greg & Mort Walker with other pieces. It’s safer, just in case you might lose something (or have it stolen).

— Heloise Send a money-saving or timesaving hint to Heloise, P.O. Box 795000, San Antonio, TX 78279-5000, or you can fax it to 1-210-HELOISE or email it to Heloise(at)Heloise.com. I can’t answer your letter personally but will use the best hints received in my column. (c)2016 by King Features Syndicate Inc. BLONDIE® by Dean Young

Horoscope Friday, Jan. 29, 2016 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Go gently today. Avoid minor explosions and difficulties with partners and close friends.

These will occur, but your reaction is your choice. Right?

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Your work routine will be interrupted by detours, computer crashes, canceled meetings and staff shortages today. (These are just a few examples.) Someone might be pushy. Yikes!

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) This is an accident-prone day for your kids, so be vigilant. It’s also an argumentative day for romantic partners, especially about shared property. Chill out.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) This is a classic day for family arguments. Knowing this, you can pull in and keep a low profile. Why go looking for trouble?

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) This is a mildly accident-prone day.

You will be distracted by things at work or interruptions to your daily schedule. Stay calm and carry on. Your attitude will make all the difference to what happens.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Keep an eye on your money and assets today, because you might find money or you might lose money. Something could interrupt your cash flow. Be alert.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Today the Moon is in your sign at odds with wild, wacky Uranus — and also at odds with Pluto. Yikes! This will encourage arguments and interruptions in your life. Definitely.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Like all the other signs, you will notice that this is a day full of interruptions, detours and arguments. Run for cover! Be mindful so that you can avoid doing or saying something you later regret.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Something related to a female friend might upset you today. It also could relate to money, possessions and cash flow. Stay chill, and think before you say anything.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Relations with parents and authority figures are very dicey today! Arguments might break out. Certainly, disagreements are likely, because everyone is opinionated!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb.

18) Avoid controversial subjects today, like religion, politics and racial issues; these kind of conversations will go South in a New York minute. People are looking for a fight, which means be cool.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Check your bank account and make sure you know what’s happening. Something unexpected might affect your debt or taxes, or have something to do with shared property.

YOU BORN TODAY You are receptive to different kinds of people and different points of view. However, you always will fight for the rights of the underdog. A major decision awaits you this year. It will be wise to save money in the first half of the year and cut down on overhead expenses in order to be strong later in the year. Be true to yourself.

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5 high-impact renovation projects for DIYers (BPT) — Do-it-yourselfers are generally a “cando” bunch, willing to tackle just about any home-renovation project - except perhaps installing a new kitchen sink. But with the right innovative product and a little self-confidence, it’s possible to get fabulous results for kitchen projects that you never thought you could do yourself - even installing a new, stainless-steel kitchen sink.

Kitchen sink replacement Both utilitarian and a vital design element, the kitchen sink is one project that many DIYers hesitate to take on. Properly mounting a traditional sink requires precisely positioning and securing a number of clips - while twisting like a contortionist in the cabinet under the sink. A first-time DIYer could invest hours of time and frustration in getting the placement just right.

Enter the first-of-its kind FrankeUSA Fast-In Quick Install System. The system uses special pre-attached clips that allow homeowners to simply drop the sink into place from above the countertop. Because the clips are already in perfect position to secure the sink to the countertop, no special tools are required for the top-mount installation.

Once the sink is in place, the DIYer simply presses down until the Fast-In clips click into position.

The 18-gauge stainless steel sink is classically styled, offering two generously sized 9-inch-deep basins and a universal fourhole configuration for a faucet, spray and accessories.

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The sink’s narrow center divider, unique slim-rim design and extra-deep ledges provide ample work space, while helping keep water in the sink and off countertops.

The system works with laminate, tile and solid-surface countertops. Learn more at www.frankeusa. com.

Cabinet refurbishment Replacing cabinets can be costly and time-consuming. Hanging them requires accurate measuring, proficiency with a level, a keen eye and a steady hand. But rather than hanging new cabinets, it’s possible to upgrade the ones you have, create a fresh look and improve their efficiency.

If your cabinets are in good shape but just look dated, cosmetic fixes are easy. Paint or refinish them in a hue that fits your de-

sign vision, and replace older hardware with contemporary designs. It’s easy to replace doors that are damaged or too shabby to repair; home-improvement stores now offer cabinet refacing materials, a variety of door styles, and tips for DIYers who want to swap out cabinet doors.

Countertop refresh Installing new countertops is also a significant job that many homeowners choose to leave to professionals. However, if you don’t have the budget to pay someone to install new countertops for you, and don’t have the skills to do it yourself, you can still refresh your counters.

Laminate is one of the most common and cheapest materials for countertops. It’s also the material that’s easiest to make look like something expensive

and professionally installed, such as granite, concrete or marble. You can find a number of kits that provide all the materials and instructions you need to refinish laminate countertops for a whole new look.

Beautiful backsplashes A great backsplash creates a visual focal point in the kitchen. It is also functional, protecting walls from stovetop splatters. You might think something that looks that good requires professional installation, but it’s actually easy to create a beautiful backsplash.

Depending on your design goals and the level of difficulty you’re comfortable with, you could choose to install ceramic or glass tile (which is moderately challenging). Or you might opt for self-adhesive vinyl tiles that mimic the look of tin or copper. Look to on-

line resources like Pinterest for inspiration.

Superior storage Every kitchen needs effective storage in order to function optimally. Professional organizers and storage designers charge a bundle to customize storage solutions for your cabinets, drawers and pantry. However, you can get the same effect at a fraction of the cost by purchasing a selection of off-the-shelf organizers. For example: • Rollout organizers go easily into lower cabinets and hold lids, bakeware and serving dishes.

• Pullout mesh drawers make it easy to organize and access cleaning products below the sink.

• Turntables fit easily into upper cabinets and allow you to find spices quickly.

• Undershelf baskets expand your storage area and

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put frequently used items at your fingertips.

• Gravity-feed can racks like the soup displays in the grocery store - help keep pantries organized.

Kitchen redesign doesn’t have to be difficult or costly. Some of the most attractive and effective upgrades are actually the easiest for DIYers - and the most rewarding.

3 tips on choosing the right window Make your bathroom a retreat for holistic living for your kitchen or bath remodel (BPT) - Kitchens and bathrooms are not only two of the most highly used rooms in your home, they’re also two of the most popular rooms to renovate, according to home style experts and Remodeling Magazine’s annual Cost vs.

Value Report.

With any kitchen or bath renovation, there are many aspects to consider - cabinets, counters, floors, etc.

And whether you’re making small updates or completely gutting the room, make sure to include window replacement in your list of must-haves.

How can new windows benefit a room? With a style that fits your personality, the right window provides natural light and ventilation to help create a beautiful, functional and comfortable living space.

Keep three key elements in mind when choosing a window for your kitchen or bath: Choose a window style with function in mind.

Kitchen windows are often placed above counters or sinks, while bathroom windows tend to be located above tubs, beside showers or above bathroom counters. The placement of these windows can sometimes make them hard to reach, so choosing a window style that’s easy to open and close is a must.

Sliding windows or casement windows - which crank open and closed - are good options for hard-toreach areas like above a counter or sink.

Ventilation is another key consideration for kitchens and bathrooms.

A properly placed window can help decrease the amount of heat and moisture retained from cooking or showering. Awning win-

dows, which can be pulled in or pushed out, are a good option for ventilation, and perform best when placed close to the ceiling or above eye level.

Select a window material that fits your needs.

Kitchens and baths require windows that are easy to clean and can withstand moisture, so materials like vinyl or fiberglass are ideal.

Fiberglass windows can withstand extreme heat and cold, are energy-efficient and can have the quality look of painted wood. Vinyl windows are easy to care for and don’t require additional painting or staining.

However, if wood is a better fit for the style of your home, make sure to select a finish that will hold up against stains and moisture, and be prepared to do a little more cleaning and upkeep.

Consider additional features and options.

If you want to maintain privacy while maximizing natural light in the bathroom, choose a window with obscure or opaque glass.

Or, you can streamline the look and function of your kitchen or bath with between-the-glass cordless blinds or shades, which minimize allergens and

eliminate clutter. Because these window coverings are tucked between the panes of glass, you won’t have to worry about moisture or stains.

Take it one step further and motorize the blinds or shades. Controlled via a remote or home automation system, the blinds or shades can customize the level of light in the bathroom or kitchen. Pella’s Insynctive technology is just one example of motorized blinds and shades.

Visit Pella Windows and Doors on Pinterest or Houzz for design inspiration, or visit Pella.com to begin designing your new windows.

(BPT) — In holistic living, all things are interconnected, which means home design has a big influence on health and wellness. One room where every household member can benefit from the art of holistic living is the bathroom. With some strategic upgrades to the decor, fixtures and appliances, it’s easy to transform a bland space into a grand oasis of relaxation within the home.

The power of color - Studies show certain colors can enhance energy and mood, while others are known for their calming qualities. For example, people go to a spa for rest and relaxation, and you’ll notice many are colored in blues, browns, greens or deep reds. You won’t traditionally find bright colors, which would be too energetic for a place of respite. So for your bathroom remodel, select colors that soothe to begin your healthy home transformation.

Comfort you can feel - In the bathroom, quality towels, bath rugs and flooring are must-have components of a well-rounded holistic space. You’ll know you are giving yourself and your family the best when you upgrade these items to high-quality organic or natural fabrics and materials.

Some in-demand upgrades to make your bathroom an upscale indulgence include heated flooring and towel warmers so you never need to experience a chill after a deep soak.

Relaxation you want to experience - Take “me time” to a whole new level when you install the DTV+ advanced showering system developed by Kohler. It has pre-programmed spa experiences that target well-being, relaxation and energy developed by Kohler’s Waters Spa, so you know you’re getting a true spa experience right at home. The DTV+ has a touch screen interface allowing you to control and customize every feature. Plus, this shower is so digitally advanced, it can control two different water temperatures simultaneously, allowing you to treat a sore muscle with cold water while keeping the rest of you warm with another valve of hot water.

Soothing qualities you can hear - Complete the holistic bathroom experience by adding relaxing music. Pre-program your sound system with classical, Eastern, meditation or nature-style music to help you escape the grind. As you’re planning your bathroom redesign, install speakers to create a surround-sound experience, especially in the shower area. Set it up for wireless control, in case you decide you need to change what’s playing in the middle of your shower. The DTV+ is intuitive and consistent with today’s popular digital devices, allowing you to interface with up to three devices, funneling your music through your shower.

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Things I Wish Had Known...

I have grown up learning right from wrong.

By Erin Hanson Treat others the way you want to be treated. Don’t hit.

Don’t say mean things. Do respect your parents, teachers, friends. Do as you’re told. And so many other simple phrases we learn from the day we come into this world. Our parents do the best they can in the hardest job in the world: raising children. Most of them do a great job. My own upbringing was full of smiles and laughter and I appreciate my parents and love them more than they will ever know. I like to think that I turned out alright. However, there are things that none of our parents teach us. Things that school doesn’t teach us. Things that we have to learn on our own. Whether that is positive or negative, I’ll let you be the judge. For these are the things I wish I had known.

I wish I had known that love is not like the movies.

I wish I had known that I won’t find my prince on the first try and he probably won’t sweep me off my feet in our first moments of meeting. I will have to go through some tough stuff first. I will have to learn that from the time I entered a classroom, I would be subject to harassment. In the first few years it starts with little nicknames that seem inconsequential at the time. We spend our innocent years going out for recess and getting bullied by the boy we like, but our friends and family assure us “he only does that because he likes you.” We accept that and go about our lives. As we get to middle school, our guy friends learn the words they hear at the back of the bus. They start to call us “sluts” and even worse. We grin, the curse words making us feel older and cooler. We laugh with our friends because the boys are only joking, of course. Besides “they only do that because they like us.” High school then comes, and our friends start losing their virginity one by one to boys who will toss them aside and add them as a notch on their belt. Now, the girl who has sex a lot, is called a “slut” or other ugly words but it isn’t a joke this time. Meanwhile, the boy will be admired by his friends, and they’ll joke about how cool he is.

People will hear rumors about which girls are the “sluts” and which boys get a break with grades for because they have sports and other responsibilities.

“Boys will be boys,” they say. Let them have their fun while they are young.

Then we will leave high school and enter the world of real relationships. In the beginning, it all seems perfect. You are their “Woman Crush Wednesday” every week, and you go on cute little dates every Friday night. It finally feels like this

How To Make a Murder ByDanielle Funnerman

The docu-series was released on Netflix around Christmas time and has been a trending topic since. The first episode goes all the way back to 1985 was Avery was first wrongfully accused of sexual assault. After that episode, I really wanted to be on Avery’s side like the millions of other Netflix viewers, but I couldn’t help to be skeptical. Without giving too much away, the series then gets into the Halbach murder, which is mostly was the series is about. The docu-series takes you through the investigation and the whole trial of Steven Avery and his nephew Brendan Dassey who was involved and also charged with the murder of Teresa. Avery and his defense team believe he was wrongfully accused by the police and the authorities set him up. I couldn’t help but go back and forth between “he has to be innocent” and “who else would have done it?”

After finishing it, I felt all different kinds of emotions: frustration, sadness, confusion, etc.

The directors did an amazing job of showing a side of Steven Avery that showed him as a human being rather than a monster. The media was all over the case and the trial, and it seemed as though no one looked at it from his perspective.

Steven Avery will spend the rest of his life behind bars and the only way he can ever get out is if a miracle happens and there is new evidence that proves he never did it.

Do I believe Avery is innocent? I honestly would hope he is guilty, like his lawyer Dean

is the love you have hoped for all of your life.

Until you wear that new dress you just got and feel beautiful in but he thinks you should change into something more “appropriate.” How dare another man look at you. You are practically asking for it in that dress. You change, taking his suggestion for a different outfit as an adorable gesture of his protectiveness over you. Besides he only does that because “he likes you.” After all, you’ve always wanted a knight in shining armor. The weeks go on, and it seems that this “knight in shining armor” is using his weapons against you. You learn from firsthand experience that in the time it takes for you to count to nine, a woman is physically abused in the United States alone. He slips in little snide remarks, jokes about you with his friends, and you feel those little slices against your skin from his knife. But “he only does that because he likes you.” When he calls you names, claiming it was just a joke, it starts to feel like maybe it isn’t. But, no, you are just imagining things because he loves you. He may do things that seem mean but “boys will be boys,” right? One night he hits you, but apologizes profusely. You forgive him, it was just a mistake, and it won’t ever happen again. You cover it with makeup and go to your family holiday, holding hands with him, and he seems as sweet as ever. Your father makes sports jokes with him, and pats him on the back, making approving glances in your direction. He has no idea what goes on behind closed doors. When his little girl is beaten and yelled at every day. When his precious baby daughter is called awful names making her believe it must be true. For the lucky ones, they’ll get out of this toxic relationship one way or the other, but for the rest, they become stuck, breathing the fumes of abuse every day. And there are more that may never become physically abusive, but are controlling, emotionally abusive relationships that damage us as well. The innocent women, about 4,000 die annually because of domestic abuse. For the lucky ones, they will go on to find their real prince. The one who would never call a girl a bad name. The one who truly defends her. But for the rest, they’ll never have a love just like the movies. And that, I wish I had known.

I wish I had known that poor mental health is just as debilitating as poor physical health.

I wish I had known that being depressed does not mean you feel upset because your favorite movie isn’t at the theater. I wish I had known that having anxiety does not mean you feel a little nervous that this television show won’t have the ending you want. I wish I had known that having

Strang said, so he doesn’t sit in prison all these years for being an innocent man. As far as his nephew, Brendan Dassey, I believe he is innocent. The authorities really messed with his mind, even though he was a minor at the time who had obvious mental disabilities. There was also no DNA evidence of Brendan’s in Steven’s trailer and there was no evidence of Teresa’s found in Brendan’s home.

Ever since the buzz of the documentary, there has been multiple news articles saying the series left out evidence the prosecuting team used against Avery. Despite the evidence, people are still sticking by Steven Avery’s side. Multiple Twitter pages and Facebook pages have been started by people in hope of freeing Avery and Dassey. Those people have also started a petition asking President Obama to pardon Avery. Unfortunately, that’s not up to the President to decide; it’s up to the state of Wisconsin and Governor Scott Walker has already decided against it.

While the directors and many viewers believe Avery is innocent, there’s also the side that believes he is guilty. The family of Teresa Halbach believe the documentary was incredibly one-sided. One of Teresa’s aunts poses the question of: “If you really are innocent, why didn’t you take the stand and tell your story?” Avery’s former fiancé, Jodi Stachowski, is also speaking out about the documentary. Stachowski was in the documentary and spoke well about Avery. She would call him, visit him, and speak about his innocence constantly. In a recent interview with Entertainment Weekly, Stachowski said that Avery physically abused her constantly. She also said that he threatened her to act the way she did.

a OCD does not mean that you like to organize your school supplies by color coding. Because depression is a sickness. It means that having the strength to get out of bed every day is a battle of it’s own. It means that smiling might be the biggest accomplishment of the day. It means that those fighting depression are having the mental equivalent of having all of your bones broken, leaving you helpless on the ground. Anxiety means having something trigger such an emotional and physical response in you, that it’s almost impossible to breathe. And OCD means that not doing something a certain way, or a certain amount of times can leave you feeling physically sick. But somehow, somehow, those that battle with mental health find the strength to live. And that in itself is a struggle we should all be proud to get through, because ninety percent of those who commit suicide are victims of poor mental health. And that, I wish I had known.

I wish I had known that my generation is this nation’s last hope.

Lastly, I wish I had known that I am the key to changing the world. My generation has lived with threats of terror every day of our lives. We spend our school days reviewing how to prepare and act in case we are personally attacked. Every day there is a new threat to us. We walk to our cars from our houses or in parking lots with our keys perched in our hand to use as a weapon in case we are attacked because about half of all sexual assaults occur either at home or within a mile from home.

Every day our national debt gets bigger. Every day people die because of the inability to pay for food. Every day we learn what to do if a new threat becomes a reality. No wonder our minds are sick.

It’s because our future is bleak. No wonder our idea of love is a broken home and sharing our time between different houses for the holiday, because that is reality for most of us. We spend our days at school learning how to find the circumference of a circle and the theory of evolution instead of learning was consent is and how to make choices that will affect our lives, not just our test scores.

We spend our days tiptoeing around the real issues.

We spend our days avoiding the news because why upset yourselves even more? My generation has been living under the mistakes of the generations before us. Everything that is left for us is the scraps the generations have left us. They may want to help now, but it is my generation’s job to pick up the pieces. We didn’t ask for it. We certainly didn’t deserve it. But it is our only choice. My generation. My peers. We are the key to changing the world because we are the only ones who actually have to live with it. This, I wish I had known.

If filmmakers Laura Riccardi and Moira Demos had never partnered with Netflix, Steven’s case would have never gotten this kind of national attention. No one will ever truly know what happened that night at the Avery’s, but there are now millions on Steven Avery’s side. There are also people who believe the prosecution team did their job correctly and Steven Avery is guilty. For all the details on the Steven Avery case, watch the controversial documentary on Netflix, and then decide if you believe he is innocent or not.

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The Golden State Warriors have scored at least 120 points in five straight games, the first team to do so since the Suns in 1993.

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Serena to finals MELBOURNE, Australia — For a few moments anyway, it seemed as if the ghost of Roberta Vinci had entered Melbourne Park.

After winning the first six games of her semifinal match against Agnieszka Radwanska, Serena Williams began to show signs of tightness. Her groundstrokes lost some juice, and her feet moved with noticeably more resistance.

Williams, the world No. 1, eventually collected herself, winning 6-0, 6-4 to reach the Australian Open final for the seventh time.

At first, it seemed the only question was whether Williams would become the first player since Chris Evert in the 1984 French Open to double-bagel an opponent in a Grand Slam semifinal.

But Radwanska picked up her game, winning the first game of the second set and then breaking Williams three games later.

Baylor survives STILLWATER, Okla.

— Baylor forward Rico Gathers asserted himself to start the second half against Oklahoma State.

The Cowboys were powerless to stop the 6-foot-8, 275-pound wrecking ball.

Gathers scored 14 of his 16 points after the break and led No. 17 Baylor to a 69-65 victory on Wednesday night.

Baylor trailed by five at halftime, but Gathers made three baskets in the first two minutes of the second half to trim Oklahoma State’s lead to 34-33. The Bears pulled ahead with just under 14 minutes remaining and positioned themselves for the win late.

Purdue wins MINNEAPOLIS — Purdue wasn’t at full strength with freshman standout Caleb Swanigan on the bench. The Boilermakers weren’t at full attention, either, considering how many times Minnesota dribbled by them for layups and dunks.

Vince Edwards was in fine shooting form, though, and that was enough to beat the Gophers.

Edwards scored 24 points and grabbed eight rebounds to help No. 21 Purdue hang on for a 6864 victory on Wednesday night, bouncing back from a loss to Big Ten leader Iowa for the second time this month.

Shockers roll WICHITA, Kan. — After a blowout win, it was single-digit numbers on the stat sheet that caught the eye of Wichita State coach Gregg Marshall.

Ron Baker had eight points, seven rebounds, six steals and five assists to help the No. 22 Shockers rout Loyola of Chicago 80-54 on Wednesday night.

“He did it all,” Marshall said. “Here’s a guy who represented our country (in the Pan Am Games) this summer, and he only takes six shots.

Fred (VanVleet) is preseason player of the year and takes six shots.

“Those guys are unselfish, and we played unselfishly.”

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Fox’s hunch launches Hall of Fame career Schroeder honored in SWCC ceremony Saturday

By LARRY PETERSON CNA sports writer lpeterson@crestonnews.com

If Ron “Fox” Clinton hadn’t been so persistent, Rita Schroeder would have never stood at center court in the Southwestern Community College gym Saturday afternoon as the newest inductee into the SWCC Athletic Hall of Fame.

Schroeder, a Treynor native, had played basketball at Southwestern and after graduating with an associates degree in 1982, continued that career on the hardcourt for Simpson College.

After Schroeder graduated from Simpson in 1984, Clinton recruited her to join the SWCC staff as an assistant coach in volleyball, basketball and his softball team. A year later, when Sarah Funderburk resigned as head volleyball coach, Clinton wanted to turn over the volleyball program to Schroeder.

She balked. Multiple times, in fact.

“I loved volleyball in high school,” Schroeder said.

“But they didn’t have volleyball when I was a student at SWCC, and I probably leaned more toward basketball then, because that’s where I had the knowledge.

So when Fox wanted me to coach volleyball, I said ‘no’ three times.”

Finally, she felt obligated to her coaching mentor and SWCC’s athletic director at the time, and told Clinton that she would do it.

700 victories

A historic career was launched. Schroeder served as head volleyball coach at Southwestern from 1986

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Southwestern Community College basketball players applaud as new Southwestern Athletic Hall of Fame inductee Rita Schroeder is escorted to center court by former SWCC coach and athletic director Ron “Fox” Clinton during Saturday’s ceremony. Clinton hired Schroeder as an assistant coach in three sports in 1985. She was named head volleyball coach a year later and compiled 705 wins before resigning in 2009.

through 2009, compiling a record of 705-382. Her teams went to five national championship tournaments — finishing third in 1993 — and finished as regional runner-up six other years.

Her .670 career winning percentage ranks 10th alltime in National Junior College Athletic Association history. Her teams produced 34 Academic All-Americans and nine All-American players. More than 90 of her players received all-region honors.

In November 2014, Schroeder was inducted into the NJCAA Hall of Fame during the Division II volleyball championships in Phoenix, Arizona.

In 2012 the court at Southwestern was named the Rita Schroeder Volleyball Court in her honor. From 2010 to 2012 Schroeder served as an assistant coach, most recently under the direction of her former player, Melissa Blessington, now head coach at Ottawa University in Kansas.

Panther bowlers fall to Shenandoah, Red Oak

By SCOTT VICKER

CNA sports editor svicker@crestonnews.com

The Creston/O-M bowling teams lost a pair of sweeps to Hawkeye 10 Conference opponents.

The Panthers were swept

by Shenandoah at home on Saturday on senior day, before traveling to Red Oak on Tuesday and competing in close matches before falling.

In the boys match against Shenandoah, Creston/O-M overcame a slow start in round one to post its best Baker round of the season.

It wasn’t enough to cut into Shenandoah’s lead, which grew from 299 pins at the end of round one to 406 pins by the end of the Baker rounds.

“The good thing about the boys showing is that they continue to improve,” head coach Ron Pendegraft said. “Not everyone had the day they had hoped for, but as a team we are getting better.”

Blake Eddy led the way for the Panthers with a h i g h game of 206 and a Eddy high twogame series of 397.

The girls, meanwhile, stayed within about 20 pins of Shenandoah through round one and the first game of the Baker Rotation.

But Shenandoah hit a big game in the second baker game, eventually winning by 140 pins.

“I know the girls had hoped for better, but it was a day for the solid 10 pin

and we left several pocket splits that probably should have been a strike or at least a nine-pin count,” Pendegraft said.

Senior Madison Hance led the Panthers with a h i g h game of 206 and the best two-game series of Hance the day for all girls with a 394.

Hance and Eddy were among those seniors honored prior to Saturday’s competition in a senior day ceremony. Other seniors honored were Mariah Harlan, Charley Parcher, Emily Stults, Reece Kramer and Kyle Fenton.

“Senior day has always been a day that you think back about all the things that our senior kids have accomplished over the past four years,” Pendegraft said. “We have had many kids that have had very good high school careers and gone on to bigger and better things, and I have enjoyed being a part of that.

“This year, however, I am very fortunate to have a group of seniors that have done some pretty incredible things over the past three years and I hope they can finish out this year with the recognition they deserve.”

Tuesday

The Panthers competed well with Red Oak in every match on Saturday, with the girls losing by 170 pins and the boys coming up 19 pins short.

“The boys match was one that went down to the wire,” Pendegraft said. “In

the first round, we bowled very well, throwing the highest two-game total we have thrown for a couple of years, and because of that, led by 34 pins.”

Creston/O-M extended its lead to 46 pins after the first Baker game, but Red Oak cut it back to eight pins in the second. Creston/O-M led by 32 pins after the third game, before Red Oak exploded for a 221 in the fourth game to take a 56-pin lead over Creston/O-M. “It was a tough loss, but I was extremely proud of the way all the kids finished the match today,” Pendegraft said. “Nobody gave up, they fought till the last ball and showed great sportsmanship throughout the match.”

Eddy once again led the Panthers with a high game of 215 and a series of 380, while Kramer and Zac Hague a l s o t h r e w Kramer better than 300, bowling 351 and 320, respectively.

The Panther girls took some time to adjust to a tough oil pattern on the lanes and trailed by 174 pins after round one.

“With the oil patter as it was, we didn’t adapt and missed 17 single-pin spares and another 10 two-pin spares,” Pendegraft said.

“That is way too many pins to leave out there.”

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On Saturday, a tribute to Schroeder in the U.S. House of Representatives by Rep. David Young was read by Beth Kulow, SWCC’s dean of student services. Schroeder received a bouquet of flowers from Tracey Evans, SWCC student activities coordinator.

Dr. Barb Crittenden, Southwestern president, presented the Hall of Fame plaque to Schroeder, who was introduced by Bill Krejci, longtime Southwestern baseball coach and athletic

director.

Spartan triad

Schroeder joins Clinton and Krejci in the SWCC Hall of Fame, and the longtime volleyball coach, now living in North Carolina, said those two Spartan icons were treasured colleagues during her coaching career.

“We spent a lot of time together,” Schroeder said, “and influenced each other.

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Starks qualifies for nationals at Cornell Invite

By SCOTT VICKER

CNA sports editor svicker@crestonnews.com

MOUNT VERNON — The Southwestern Community College track and field teams competed here Saturday at the Cornell Invitational.

The men finished fifth out of six scoring teams and the women placed sixth.

Sophomore Seth Starks of Springfield, Nebraska, qualified for the NJCAA Indoor T r a c k and Field Starks National Championships in march with his clearance of 6-7 (2.01 meters). That jump was good enough for second place.

“Our kids came ready to compete today and we hung in there with some of the best NCAA Division III schools in the state,” Southwestern head coach Nick Ekel said. “Seth was impressive with his performance, punching his ticket to the NJCAA meet.”

Sophomore Anthony Simmons of Kennesaw, Georgia, and freshman Tyrell Paul of A j a x , O n t a r i o , Simmons Canada, finished second and third in the 400 meter dash with times of 51.42 and 52.53 seconds, respectively.

Paul also finished second in the 200 meter dash with his clocking of 23.88 seconds. Sophomore Mustapha Moore finished third in the

long jump with his leap of 18-9, as well as fourth in the triple jump with a mark of 38-8.

On the women’s side, Younis Bese and Sisillia Seavula, both of Fiji, finished first and second in the 60 meter dash. Both Bese and Seavula ran 8.09 seconds in the finals.

Seavula also took second in the 60 meter hurdles and the 200 meter dash.

Central College sophomore Kate Patton of Murray finished fourth in the 200 meter dash (27.45), fourth in the long jump (4.74 meters) and ran on the first-place 4x200 relay team that ran 1:47.82.

Another Central sophomore, Holly McKinney of Interstate 35, finished second in the mile run with her time of 5:26.88.

Southwestern’s track and field teams return to action this weekend, with select athletes traveling to the Jayhawk Classic at the University of Kansas on Friday, with the rest of the team competing Saturday at the Dutch Classic hosted by Central College in Pella.

Cornell Invitational MEN Team scores — 1. Central 108, 2. Coe 101, 3. Simpson 64, 4.

Cornell 59, 5. Southwestern 54, 6. Clarke 37.

60 meter dash — 1. Travis Tupper, Simpson, 7.18; 4.

Anthony Simmons, SWCC, 7.29; 11. Isaiah Cubit, SWCC, 7.37; 14.

Mustapha Moore, SWCC, 7.44; 20. Mathew Hopkins, SWCC, 7.57; 21. Cranston Claggett, SWCC, 7.57.

200 meter dash — 1. Nathan Suell, Coe, 23.55; 2. Tyrell Paul, SWCC, 23.88; 4. Anthony Simmons, SWCC, 23.99; 8.

Isaiah Cubit, SWCC, 24.41; 10.

Mustapha Moore, SWCC, 24.50; 17. Cranston Claggett, SWCC, 25.29.

400 meter dash — 1. Erik Franklin, Coe, 51.34; 2. Anthony Simmons, SWCC, 51.42; 3. Tyrell Paul, SWCC, 52.53; 7. Mathew Hopkins, SWCC, 54.52.

Mile — 1. Cole Decker, Central, 4:23.24; 25. Gabe Esser, SWCC, 5:03.22.

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we wanted to do. What works in our philosophy in coaching.”

Once she accepted the head coaching position for volleyball in 1986, Schroeder dove head-first into gaining the kind of knowledge base she felt was necessary to successfully do the job.

Among those she spoke with were the outgoing coach, Sarah Funderburk, and her husband Terry Funderburk, who had been head coach at East Union. They were relocating to the St. Louis area.

“I went to clinics, I talked to Stew McDole at Graceland, the Funderburks.

I tried to rub shoulders with all of those guys who had experience, because I really wanted to learn first,” Schroeder said.

Ironically, Schroeder would later become a coveted speaker at volleyball coaching clinics throughout the Midwest.

The Spartan volleyball team became consistently successful in a hurry. In attendance Saturday from the first national tournament team in 1988 were Barb Gipe, Cheryl West and Traci (Bradley) Haley.

Among the assistant coaches attending the ceremony were Sandy Thompson, who was also a player on the 1993 national tournament team, as well as Kate Burrell and Sherri Pettit-Cooney.

Players recognized

Four players from Schroeder’s first team — Val Behrens, Sheri McCullough, Kim Tornquist an Kris Williams — were at the ceremony, too. Nearly every phase of Schroeder’s long career at SWCC was represented in

the bleachers and received a round of applause when Krejci asked all former players of Schroeder’s to stand and be recognized.

“All the players that are here today, and afar, you were my kids!” Schroeder said, after accepting the Hall of Fame plaque. “I only wanted you to feel like you could do anything in the world. I wanted you to win.

Yet, you also have to deal with those other times in your lives. I remember missing out in a big basketball game in high school, heartbroken that we were one game away from state. When you fall, you have to pick yourself back up.”

Schroeder acknowledged the support of the SWCC staff and administration, the volleyball program’s local adoptive parents for her student-athletes, her family and friends. Sometimes, she realized, she stretched the limits of those friendships while immersed in her volleyball seasons.

“I have been blessed to be a part of all of your lives,” Schroeder said, becoming misty-eyed during her acceptance address. “This is a team award. I don’t stand up here by myself having done it myself. My good friends who said I had a volleyball head during the season, and would ask, ‘When’s Rita going to take her head back and be our friend again?’

You make sacrifices, but it has all paid off.”

Schroeder teased the former players in the crowd about an annual dreaded part of preseason practice.

“Girls, we’ll have that timed mile upstairs right after we’re done here,” she said, drawing laughter from her former players.

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open to start the fifth game and lost by 170 pins.

Parcher led the Panthers with a high game of 212 and a two-game series of 356. Hance Parcher posted a score of 302.

The Panthers return to action Tuesday at Pine Valley against Clarke in the final home meet of the season.

Bowling begins at 3:30 p.m.

“It would be a nice way to end the home season by having lots of Panther bowling supporters at next Tuesday’s meet with Clarke,” Pendegraft said. “It should be another close and exciting match.”

Saturday Varsity Boys Varsity match totals — Creston/ O-M 1502-802—2304; Shenandoah 1801-909—2710.

High game — Aaron Whitslar, Shenandoah, 230.

High two game — Aaron Whitslar, Shenandoah, 410.

Creston/O-M (2304) — Blake Eddy 206-191—397, Reece Kramer 169-158—327, Travontay Wright 126-152—278, Kyle Fenton 109156—265, Zac Hague 138-97—235, Dylan Linch 77-135—212. Totals — 1502-802—2304. Baker Rotation — 148, 132, 173, 159, 190 — 802.

Shenandoah (2710) — Devon Ashenfelter 150-167—317, Jeremiah Dawson 146-164—310, Nate Martin 140-142—282, Aaron Whitslar 180230—410, Chase Hiser 213-186— 399, Tyler Hoyt 179-186—365. Totals — 1801-909—2710. Baker Rotation — 176, 180, 201, 180, 172 — 909.

Girls Varsity match totals — Creston/ O-M 1454-737—2191, Shenandoah 1477-854—2331.

High game — Madison Hance, Creston/O-M, 206.

High two game — Madison Hance, Creston/O-M, 393.

Creston/O-M (2191) — Madison Hance 187-206—393, Charley Parcher 163-140—303, Livi Hartman 137-143—280, Kim Orr 139-121— 260, Mariah Harlan 77-141—218,

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Emily Stults 102-108—210. Totals — 1454-737—2191. Baker Rotation — 176, 157, 147, 149, 108 — 737.

Shenandoah (2331) — Shania Mather 126-145—271, Vanessa Archer 143-147—290, Lexie Keeler 133-174—307, Justin Marsh 170121—291, JaCee Hogue 139-174— 313, Allie Gluck 99-177—276. Totals — 1477-854—2331. Baker Rotation — 169, 195, 150, 180, 160 — 854.

Junior Varsity Boys JV match totals — Creston/O-M 659-489—1148; Shenandoah 1217643—1860.

High game — Sean Kellogg, Shenandoah, 167.

High two game — Sean Kellogg, Shenandoah, 285.

Creston/O-M (1148) — Brenton Barber 102-145—247, Ryan Schroeder 106-101—207, Evan Taylor 86-119—205. Totals — 659489—1148. Baker Rotation — 99, 91, 92, 106, 101 — 489.

Shenandoah (1860) — Levin Son 90-71—161, Torrey Nelson 133114—247, Alec Bengston 135-97— 232, Nik Martin 118-92—210, Skylor Rice 127-116—243, Sean Kellogg 118-167—285. Totals — 1217-643— 1860. Baker Rotation — 159, 129, 118, 122, 115 — 643.

Girls JV match totals — Creston/O-M 1169-573—1742, Shenandoah 1126682—1808.

High game — Vicky Borha, Creston/O-M, 155.

High two game — Erin Henderson, Shenandoah, 283.

Creston/O-M (1742) — Sophie Schuler 78-98—176, Caitlyn Bargstadt 83-134—217, Vicky Borha 84-155—239, Casey Batten 130107—237, Laura Weis 136-107—243, Jordan Swedland 96-137—233.

Totals — 1169-573—1742. Baker Rotation — 94, 107, 116, 110, 146 — 573.

Shenandoah (1808) — Erin Henderson 144-139—283, Ashlyn Keeler 121-118—239, Briana Vandrey 98-135—233, Sydney Barnhart 89-99—188, Ami Anderson 85-98—183. Totals — 1126-682— 1808. Baker Rotation — 128, 135, 181, 94, 144 — 682.

Tuesday Varsity Boys Varsity match totals — Creston/ O-M 1610-828—2438, Red Oak 1576881—2457.

High game — Blake Eddy, Creston/O-M, 215.

High two game — Blake Eddy, Creston/O-M, 380.

Creston/O-M (2438) — Blake Eddy 165-215—380, Reece Kramer 170181—351, Zac Hague 167-153—320, Kyle Fenton 184-129—313, Dylan Linch 142-104—246, Travontay Wright 100-132—232. Totals — 1610-828—2438. Baker Rotation — 158, 143, 179, 133, 215 — 828.

Red Oak (2457) — Lucas McFarland 171-149—320, Christian

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Former Southwestern volleyball coach Rita Schroeder speaks to the crowd in the SWCC gym during Saturday’s induction ceremony. Several of Schroeder’s former players and assistant coaches were in attendance.

Reflections

After the ceremony, Schroeder stood quietly in a corner of the gym with a reporter, reflecting on what had just taken place in the gym where she spent thousands of hours coaching matches and practices.

“It’s really all about showing my appreciation to everybody,” she said. “Because one person doesn’t get there.

It’s a lot of help from so many people. And to see so many of them here today, it’s awesome. It’s special.”

Individual accolades weren’t what led Schroeder into saying yes Clinton’s re-

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“I never expected this,” Schroeder said. “It wasn’t what I coached for. I wanted to change lives, help kids and make them know they can achieve whatever they want to achieve.”

There was no greater example of that than the 1988 Region XI championship team, which earned a trip to nationals after trailing 2-0 in the regional finals before winning the next three sets for a trip to Miami, Fla. “I really think that win set the stage for our program’s future,” Schroeder said.

SWCC: Horn 199-162—361, Johnathan Ernst 165-152—317, Tristan Piper 156-132—288, Jesse Houston 156134—290, Keatis Kunze 131-124— 255. Totals — 1576-881—2457.

Baker Rotation — 144, 181, 155, 221, 180 — 881.

Girls Varsity match totals — Creston/ O-M 1396-711—2107, Red Oak 1570707—2277.

High game — Charley Parcher, Creston/O-M, 212.

High two game — Charley Parcher, Creston/O-M, 356.

Creston/O-M (2107) — Charley Parcher 212-144—356, Madison Hance 157-145—302, Livi Hartman 136-129—265, Kim Orr 133-128— 261, Casey Batten 130-82—212, Laura Weis 92-85—177. Totals — 1396-711—2107. Baker Rotation — 155, 169, 127, 154, 106 — 711.

Red Oak (2277) — Alexa Gilleland 154-155—309, Brenna Craig 154147—301, Jessa Davis 115-126— 241, Bree Nowels 139-182—321, Shaley Nowels 150-136—286, Jasmine Forward 159-194—353.

Totals — 1570-707—2277. Baker Rotation — 146, 137, 122, 138, 164 — 707.

Junior Varsity Boys Creston/O-M — Evan Taylor 84-102—186.

Girls JV match totals — Creston/O-M 1254-646—1900, Red Oak 1241662—1903.

High game — Kyla Glass, Red Oak, 165.

High two game — Kyla Glass, Red Oak, 298.

Creston/O-M (1900) — Jordan Swedland 111-109—220, Vicky Borha 127-125—252, Caitlyn Bargstadt 136-142—278, Emily Stults 106-127—233, Mariah Harlan 128143—271. Totals — 1254-646—1900.

Baker Rotation — 143, 118, 124, 111, 150 — 646.

Red Oak (1903) — Kyla Glass 133-165—298, Mariah Craig 133123—256, Elis Lukehart 138-114— 252, Michele LeBaugh 104-101—205, Jadeynn Collins 116-102—218, Cassandra McDonald 116-101—217.

Totals — 1241-662—1903. Baker Rotation — 88, 143, 133, 149, 149 — 662.

CONT. FROM | 9A 3,000 meters — 1. Ian McKenzie, Simpson, 9:06.19; 9. Gabe Esser, SWCC, 10:13.27.

60 meter hurdles — 1. Chris Hawkins, Coe, 8.65; 4. Seth Starks, SWCC, 9.04.

4x400 relay — 1. Central College, 3:28.86; 6. Southwestern (Anthony Simmons, Tyrell Paul, Mustapha Moore, Mathew Hopkins), 3:39.24.

High jump — 1. Logan Mulford, Central, 2.08 meters; 2. Seth Starks, SWCC, 2.01 meters.

Long jump — 1. Trey Wiedmann, Clarke, 6.01 meters; 3. Mustapha Moore, SWCC, 5.73 meters.

Triple jump — 1. Chris Hawkins, Coe, 12.71 meters; 4. Mustapha Moore, SWCC, 11.80 meters.

Shot put — 1. Colt Feltes, Unattached, 18.47 meters; 11.

Keegan Longabaugh, SWCC, 11.92 meters; 12. Zachary Smith, SWCC, 9.45 meters.

WOMEN Team scores — 1. Cornell 110, 2.

Central 87, 3. Clarke 79, 4. Simpson 64, 5. Coe 62, 6. Southwestern 34.

60 meter dash — 1. Younis Bese, SWCC, 8.09; 2. Sisillia Seavula, SWCC, 8.09; 10. Rachel Flickinger, SWCC, 8.88; 14. Kylie Bidrowski, SWCC, 9.53.

200 meter dash — 1. Ashlee Downs, Central, 27.20; 2. Sisillia Seavula, SWCC, 27.22; 4. Kate Patton, Central, 27.45; 13. Rachel Flickinger, SWCC, 30.25.

800 meter dash — 1. Sanjuanita Martinez, Cornell, 2:20.63; 16.

Charley Buddenhagen, SWCC, 3:05.83.

Mile — 1. Abrah Masterson, Cornell, 5:04.88; 2. Holly McKinney, Central, 5:26.88; 21. Shiomi Kuwabara, SWCC, 6:48.81.

60 meter hurdles — 1. Sammie Osterberger, Coe, 9.59; 2. Sisillia Seavula, SWCC, 9.87.

4x200 relay — 1. Central (Hope Heitman, Ashlee Downs, Kate Patton, Monica Ruiz), 1:47.82.

Long jump — 1. Ashlee Downs, Central, 5.05 meters; 4. Kate Patton, Central, 4.74 meters; 11. Kylie Bidrowski, SWCC, 3.90 meters.

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Enhance Iowa bridges gap between Iowans and in-demand jobs Today is Jan. 28, the 28th day of the year. It’s a leap year. So, there are 338 days left in 2016. Below are news items from the Creston News Advertiser for this week (Jan. 25-31) in history:

10 years ago “Baby Jessica,” whose dramatic rescue was televised across the country in 1987, got married in a private ceremony where guests were instructed not to take pictures or videos.

Texas emergency crews struggled for 58 hours in 1987 to rescue Jessica McClure after she fell into an 8-inch-wide pipe. The 18-month-old toddler was rescued by digging a parallel shaft and breaking through the wall of the well.

The Adams County Speedway banquet was held in Atlantic to an overflow crowd.

Special award winners honored were Chris Spieker, Dan Mueller, Todd (and Diane) Ramsey, Jim Tull, Bryant Goldsmith, Russell Stewart, Craig Garner, Cody Werner, David Spieker, Ryan Vicker, Jesse Dennis, A.J. Miller, Josh Sink, Karl Ritterbusch, Lonn Schlueter, Ron Ballinger, Steve Churchill and Les Helvie.

20 years ago Crest Area Theatre held its membership meeting and approved the new board of directors. Bill Mullin was president; Julia Weisshaar-Mullin, vice president; Cindy Fargo, secretary; Don Hall, treasurer; and Terry Allard, Laurel Griswold and Lisa Jacobs, atlarge members. The Member of the Year award went to Cathy Whited.

Ten years after the Challenger space shuttle and its seven crew members including Christa McAuliffe, a teacher from New Hampshire, were destroyed in an explosion shortly after launch

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Charlene Dunphy volunteers as a first-grade reading buddy with Nathan Cox at St. Malachy School in January 2006. Cox is shown here working on a word identification bingo game.

at Cape Canaveral, Creston community shared memories of that day. Chuck Eilers, 30-year Creston High School science teacher said his class wasn’t watching the launch that day as it was “routine.”

Eilers also said that given the chance, he would still love the opportunity to go on a space mission, even with the risk.

Mark Eblen, a senior at the time, had the reaction of how sad it was that the teacher had the misfortune to be on that shuttle. Tracy Carlson McGehee, also a senior in 1986, remembers being in shock and feeling bad for the kids watching their own teacher die in the explosion. St. Malachy science teacher Sharon Irelan remembers being saddened and her students quite solemn after the tragedy.

She remained a supporter of

the space program, saying, “Progress must go on. Christa was a pioneer.”

With a blizzard that had brought in lots of snow and bitter cold, the Foster children built a snow fort in their front yard at 305 S. Pine St. John, 10, Bobbie Sue, 12, and Sally, 8, worked together with plans for John to spend the night outside. Inspired by a local TV news report, he wrapped up in two sleeping bags and spent the night from 10 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. in the fort.

His sisters planned to do the same the following weekend.

50 years ago Steve McCann was selected to play the lead character, Luther Grandison, in the junior class play, “The Unsuspected.” Other cast members were Charol Smith, Don Herbert, John Miller, Jim Allen,

Jim Hardman, Kathy Roberts, Connie Hawks, Dianne Fisher, Pam Schrodt and Martha Carlson.

Appointment of Phillip J. Tyler as an associate of the Des Moines agency of the Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company was announced. He was to open a new office at 121 N. Elm St. Tyler, native of Lenox and son of Mr. and Mrs. O.D. (Don) Tyler, graduated from Lenox High School and received his bachelor’s degree in business administration from University of Iowa. Tyler is married to the former Judy Johnston, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald J. Johnston of Creston. The couple and their daughter Devon Marie, who was born on New Year’s Day, had moved to Creston from Des Moines.

WATERLOO – Enhance Iowa has recently launched their new website, EnhanceIowa.com, that’s especially helpful for unemployed, underemployed, veterans or anyone else looking for career opportunities in Iowa. Website visitors can easily identify which jobs are high-paying and in-demand in their local area, then find correlated training opportunities through a nearby community college.

The website also tailors to individuals who are not in a position to pay for training by connecting them to available grants and scholarships that can pay for most, or in some cases all of the training.

Enhance Iowa creates pathways leading to in-demand careers. It’s an innovative plan developed

by Iowa’s community colleges to train thousands of workers in high-demand industries that are in need of skilled employees – a plan that was recognized with a $15 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor.

It’s no secret that the chances of getting ahead in today’s global marketplace are greatly enhanced by furthering your education and training. The Enhance Iowa program goes one step further. The education and training is tailored to jobs, fields and careers that are in high demand, pay well and are close to home.

That’s a win for individuals, families, businesses and communities.

“Community colleges throughout the state are invested in the success of local residents and businesses,” said Todd Oesterle, Workforce Advisor

at Hawkeye Community College. “Enhance Iowa connects Iowan’s to local good paying jobs that need to be filled and puts them in a position to receive training to qualify them for employment.”

Industries that are projected to grow the most through the year 2020 are in the health care, information technology, manufacturing and utility sectors.

The large diversity of available, good paying jobs is a win for Iowans. Residents have the ability to choose a career in one of these industries that best fits their interests, career goals and monetary needs, then receive the training that will qualify them for a good paying, local job.

Iowa Workforce statistics show there are more entry-level workers than entry-level jobs available.

However, there are more middle-skill level jobs available than workers to fill them. Enhance Iowa has the tools and resources to help qualify Iowans for these middle-skilled, high-paying jobs through training certificates and one- to two-year courses of study provided through a local Iowa community college.

This Enhance Iowa workforce solution is funded by the IHUM Consortium which is 100 percent financed through a $15 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration. Enhance Iowa offers resources to the public specifically targeting those eligible for Trade Adjustment Assistance for workers, unemployed and underemployed Iowans and U.S. veterans.

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