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Police Department, high school staff participate in intruder training

By BAILEY POOLMAN

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Brian Burkhalter, Union County sheriff deputy, held a fake gun to his chest and ran down the hallway toward classrooms. The rooms were dark beyond the glass. Burkhalter tugged at the door handles, unable to pull them open.

He reached a cross hallway and met Eric Shawler, Creston police sergeant, holding a fake gun. Shawler turned the handle of the closest door to him and pulled it open. He pointed the gun into the black room and took several shots before leaving and continuing through the school.

Burkhalter and Shawler opened several more doors and popped more gunshots before a loud ding went off through the school.

Burkhalter and Shawler were two participants of an ALICE training held at Creston High School during a professional development day Monday.

ALICE ALICE, a system of protection at schools, hospitals and other entities, stands for alert, lockdown, inform, counter and evacuate.

“It was established to be implemented into schools to help increase

DES MOINES (MCT) — Although some representatives quibbled with the definition and whether a ban on “Electronic Smoking Devices” went far enough, the Iowa House voted 76-22 Tuesday to ban the sale of electronic cigarettes to minors.

Despite those differences, lawmakers were urged

by House File 2109 floor manager Rep. Chip Baltimore, R-Boone, to “do the right thing … keep ecigarettes out of hands of our children.”

HF 2109 would ban the sale of e-cigarettes to minors as well as the possession by minors of the battery-operated products that heat liquid nicotine and produce a vapor users can inhale.

However, it didn’t go far enough for Democrats who put up the 22 votes against the bill. Twenty-three Democrats and all 53 Republicans voted for it.

Rep. Tyler Olson, D-Cedar Rapids, sought to broaden the definition of e-cigarettes so the sale of fruitflavored, nicotine-free e-cigarettes Olson to children would be prohibited.

Those devices, he said, are an attempt to market cigarettes to children.

While those without the nicotine don’t have the potential chemical addiction of tobacco, their use would socialize and normalize smoking, Olson said.

“It’s not just the nicotine that causes that habit-forming,” he said.

However, Baltimore argued that “once you remove the cancer causing smoke from the equation and once you remove the addictive nicotine from the equation what you’re really regulating is a plastic tube with humidity.”

Olson’s amendment was ruled to be non-germane and an attempt to bring it to the floor was rejected by Republicans 45-51.

Another amendment to prohibit the use of possession of e-cigarettes on school property met the same fate. Baltimore noted that it did not address the problem the sponsor cited – students using e-cigarettes on school buses – and that school districts have authority under current law to decide what to ban from school property.

That prompted Rep. Mary Mascher, D-Iowa City, to say she had been looking forward to supporting the ban on e-cigarettes for minors, but was unable to

CNA photo by BAILEY POOLMAN

Above, Creston High School teachers Jim McCracken, Dannee Qualseth and Jerry Hartman reinforce tables tied to the door with belts during a barricade scenario at ALICE training at Creston High School Monday. Below, Creston Police Sergeant Eric Shawler demonstrates barricading a door with an extension cord before scenarios began at Creston High School and Creston Police Department’s ALICE training Monday.

the survivability of students in a mass casualty incident, such as a shooting,” said Shawler.

The first training was held at Lincoln School February 2013, held by Lt. Chad Cunningham of University of Akron (Ohio) Police Department.

Shawler, lead instructor, Burkhalter, Creston Police Chief Paul Ver Meer, Juvenile Probation Officer

Blake Lauffer, Creston High School Liaison Officer Maigen Carrall, CHS counselors Angela Bolinger and Tammy Riley and CHS Vice Principal and Athletic Director Jeff Bevins are trained in ALICE and were present during the training Monday.

CHS teachers and staff were trained in five different intruder scenarios, each with a different form of reaction to the situation.

“I think every school in the United States should implement a program, whether it’s ALICE or something similar,” Shawler said. “But, ALICE is the one that we’ve adopted in Creston, as far as Creston Police Department.”

Shawler and other trainers will host a training at Creston Middle School March 3, and one at Creston Elementary School in August.

Results There were several situations participants were put through. All of them involved an intruder with a gun.

The first scenario enacted current Please see ALICE, Page 2

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Afton Services are pending at CALDWELL COUNTY, Leonard Feld, 90, of Afton Powers Funeral Home, 612 Mo. — Mike Ford shoved died Feb. 11, 2014, at Great- N. Dodge St., Afton. the rifle he carries for coyotes onto the dashboard, and his old Dodge diesel truck took out rumbling over frozen pasture to carry hay to cattle.

It hadn’t gone a hundred Continued from Page 1 “I wanted to be certified feet before Ford started in because I have kids in that on the people trying to — his policy, where teachers and age group. My daughter’s a word — “steal” his land. staff had to shut lights off and freshman and my son’s a fifth Too strong? sit. grader. It hit close to home for “To me it’s not,” he said, The second scenario al- me, ... and for me to feel com- the window down and temlowed participants to barri- fortable with the safety of my perature at minus 3. cade the doors. own children, I wanted to get Ford, 52, runs a cow-calf After the scenarios, partici- trained to pass on knowlege to operation on 500 acres north pants met in a common area schools and other agencies.” of the little town of Polo, to discuss the previous trainBill Messerole, CHS prin- about 50 miles northeast of ing scenario. By a show of cipal, played both victim and Kansas City. The plan all hands, the fake mortality rate shooter in the different sce- along had him and his wife dropped from approximately narios. retiring someday and turn35 to five after being allowed “I think my mind kept say- ing the cattle business over to to barricade the door in some ing that this is a better way their son.

Jill Toyoshiba/Kansas City Star/MCT way. to react to a situation, rather But now the farm stands Mike Ford is among the landowners in rural Missouri “We’re giving the school the than to sit and wait and hope. in the way of a private com- protesting a energy line route that will transmit Kansas tools,” Shawler said. “We’re Let’s take action because that pany’s $2 billion proposal wind energy to Indiana. giving them the information could ultimately save lives,” for high-voltage transmission landowners for easements against wind power. They just and resources to change any Messerole said. “The big thing lines to carry Kansas wind- that could still be farmed, re- think Eastern states should current protocol right now, was that being passive is not generated electricity to East- jects the dire predictions. produce their own. and try to give them a differ- the way to go, that we need to ern states. Ford and some “The future of Kansas “It makes a lot of sense ent option. Anything is better have an action plan to get the neighbors along the route wind energy depends on the to get wind power from than nothing. Any system is students out of harm’s way.” of the “Grain Belt Express” export market and we’re go- the Midwest,” said Collin better than having no system CHS history teacher Todd from southwest Kansas to ing to have to build transmis- O’Mara, secretary of energy at all.”

Jacobson said being prepared Indiana say the project — the sion lines,” said Mark Lawlor, and environmental affairs for The third scenario gave par- doesn’t just mean physical first of its kind to cross Mis- director of development for Delaware. ticipants the option to evacu- preparation. souri — is unnecessary, the the company.

Not to the line’s oppoate if able.

“It really opened my eyes folly of billionaires, and will Still, the United States nents, it doesn’t. They think During the fourth, partici- to the fact that this is a very harm property values, impair wants to increase its share of Eastern states can produce pants were given tennis balls real situation that could hap- production and generally de- electricity that is wind-gen- their own power but don’t to counter the intruder’s at- pen at any moment, and you stroy their way of life. erated from the current 3.5 want to because of costs and tack if they felt it would help think you’re prepared, and “It’ll ruin what I’ve worked percent to 20 percent by 2030 unsightliness — if it was a vithem in the situation. The fifth then, even in a simulation, for all these years,” Ford said. — which is great for western able option four years ago, scenario involved participants you go through it and find out “I’ve been doing this for my Kansas because that part of it’s viable now. gathered in one open space. you really aren’t mentally pre- kids and it’ll all be gone.” the country has been dubbed “Prime farmland will be Reaction pared,” said Jacobson. “That Houston-based Clean Line “the Saudi Arabia of wind.” taken out of production and Of the many participants, was another one of those Energy, which would pay Opponents say they are not impaired permanently,” a there were also many reasons moments where they really commenter wrote to the Illifor doing the simulation, and wanted us to feel the fact and nois Commerce Commission. many emotional reactions to understand the fact that just But research for the most it. sitting and waiting is going to part shows little effect on Shawler became certified in be more destructive than it is A turbine in Kansas can generate twice as much electricfarm production caused by ALICE because the training to actually stand up and fight ity as one in many other parts of the country. Prices recently high-voltage power lines. Efhit home. back.” have been 2 to 3 cents per kilowatt hour, and even with 2.5 fect on land value is harder cents for transportation to the Eastern states, the rate would to nail down. Some studies still undercut what utilities there pay for wholesale power. indicate a negligible decrease,

ALICE:

Midwest wind

while one in Canada suggests far greater harm.

The farmers’ point about their way of life, however, is more subjective. They don’t want strangers coming onto their property anytime they want. They don’t want this thing over their head, whether the lines are strung on monopoles or lattice structures, and they don’t want to hear it. Farmers like to sit outside on summer nights and look out over what is theirs.

In Carrollton, Mo., an hour southeast of Polo, Nelson Heil sees the Grain Belt project differently from some farmers.

As Carroll County’s presiding commissioner, he thinks it would help his county’s economy, boost tax revenue for schools and help the country toward its goal of using more renewable energy. He has yet to be approached by opponents.

The fate of Grain Belt is unclear, although it has been approved by Kansas regulators. An online petition opposed the project, but most of the comments made at five public meetings were in favor.

The reason: Wind energy is something the Midwest is really good at.

A turbine in Kansas can generate twice as much electricity as one in many other parts of the country.

That makes Kansas wind very economical. Prices recently have been 2 to 3 cents per kilowatt hour, and even with 2.5 cents for transportation to the Eastern states, the rate would still undercut what utilities there pay for wholesale power.

—————— ©2014 The Kansas City Star (Kansas City, Mo.) MCT Information Services

BAN: Continued from Page 1

“because the majority party refused to allow provisions in the bill to make it stronger and safer for kids.”

Rep. Beth Wessel-Kroeschell, D-Ames, pointed out that the American Lung, Heart and Cancer associations all registered against the bill.

“It’s not about making

a profit for any of these groups,” she said. “This is clearly bad for your lungs, your heart and increases your incidence of cancer.”

Among those supporting the bill were many retailers, tobacco companies and the Iowa Association of School Board supported it.

Baltimore agreed there are decades of research showing the dangers of smoking because lung can-

cer is caused by smoke and carcinogens in smoke.

“Nicotine was the addictive hook,” he said, but thanks to innovation e-cigarette makers “have taken the carcinogenic smoke out of the equation.”

None of those associations Wessel-Kroeschell mentioned offered research showing e-cigarettes to cause cancer or are addictive, Baltimore said.

Every

“This is simply an effort to keep nicotine products from minors,” he said.

Democrats said they hoped their Senate colleagues would add many of the changes they were unsuccessful in getting approved in the House.

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

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Brian Burkhalter, Union County Sheriff deputy, points a fake gun as he attempts to open a door to a classroom during Creston High School and Creston Police Department’s ALICE training Monday.

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Driver’s license

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

Driving tests on Wednesday mornings by appointment.

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

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

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

Wednesday

Friends Helping Friends Bereavement Support Group, 3 to 5 p.m., Prairie View Assisted Living room 114, 1709 W. Prairie St.

Thursday

National Association of Retired and Veteran Railway Employees Inc. Unit No. 54, 9 a.m., The Windrow.

Blue Grass Optimist Club of Creston, noon, The Pizza Ranch.

Cromwell Women’s dinner, noon, Cromwell Church. Cost is $7.

Kent Dinner Club, 5:30 p.m., Creston Family Restaurant, 802 W. Taylor St.

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

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

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

Friday

Alegent Health At Home/ Family Home Care free blood pressure clinic, 9 to 10 a.m., Prescott City Hall. Open to public.

Donations appreciated.

Holy Spirit Rectory ReRun Shop, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 107 W. Howard St. Creston High School Alumni Association, 11:30 a.m., The Pizza Ranch, 520 Livingston Ave. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) brown baggers, noon open meeting, St. Malachy Rectory, 407 W. Clark St. No smoking.

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

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

Saturday

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

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

Sunday

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

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Snow showers in the morning. Highs in the mid 20s and lows in the low teens.

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Miscellaneous Talk to officer, 6:51 a.m., Tuesday, North Pine Street.

Fraud, 10:10 a.m., Tuesday, Livingston Avenue.

Talk to officer, 10:24 a.m., Tuesday, South Division Street.

Traffic stop, 11:11 a.m., Tuesday, West Townline Street.

Assistance, 11:59 a.m., Tuesday, North Pine Street.

Traffic stop, 2:49 p.m., Tuesday, North Spruce Street.

Domestic dispute, 6:31 p.m., Tuesday, West Mills Street.

Traffic stop, 9 p.m., Tuesday, North Sumner Avenue.

Traffic stop, 9:07 p.m., Tuesday, North Lincoln Street.

Motor vehicle assistance, 10:28 p.m., Tuesday, West Adams Street.

Traffic stop, 12:01 a.m., today, North Pine Street.

Traffic stop, 12:09 a.m., today, North Sumner Avenue.

Traffic stop, 1:50 a.m., today, West Montgomery Street.

Traffic stop, 6:12 a.m., today, West Taylor Street.

Accidents

Brian Lee McIntosh, 22, of Orient was cited for failure to yield while making a left turn after an accident 6:22 a.m. Saturday at the intersection of West Adams Street and North Sumner Avenue.

According to a Creston Police report, McIntosh, driving a 1995 Chevrolet south on North Sumner, turned left onto West Adams at a green light and into the path of a 2006 Chevrolet driven north on North Sumner by William Bruce Hun-

tington, 49, of Orient, causing a collision.

Damage estimates are $3,000 to McIntosh’s vehicle and $2,000 to Huntington’s vehicle.

—————— Troy Lynn McKinney, 44, 818 N. Elm St., was cited for failure to have a valid driver’s license while operating a motor vehicle and performing an unsafe turn, and Tommi Ann Vanscoy, 17, 210 S. Birch St., was cited for failure to have a valid driver’s license while operating a motor vehicle after an accident 12:52 p.m. Monday at the intersection of West Devoe and North Spruce streets.

According to a Creston Police report, McKinney, driving a 2005 Chrysler west on Devoe, said he forgot something, made a three point turn in the intersection of Devoe and Spruce, and stopped partially in the intersection in the path of a 2003 Pontiac driven south on Spruce by Vanscoy. Vanscoy attempted to swerve but was unable to avoid a collision. Both vehicles came to rest facing south on Spruce.

Damage estimates are $2,000 to McKinney’s vehicle and $2,000 to Vanscoy’s vehicle.

—————— Lois Ann Thompson, 63, 500 N. Bureau St., was cited for operating without registration after an accident 3:13 p.m. Monday at the intersection of North Birch and East Summit streets.

According to a Creston Police report, Thompson, driving a 2005 Kia east on Summit, approached the intersection at Summit and

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OPINION Gestalt Gardener with Guts

WAVELAND, Miss. — I got to walk right past the shiny, new, Christmas-ornament-red hook and ladder truck at the fire department here to see one of my heroes, radio personality Felder Rushing. One recent Saturday morning he was speaking upstairs at the firehouse.

I couldn’t help but think about how many of the boys of my generation wanted to be firemen when they grew up. Never knew a single one who wanted to become “a gestalt gardener,” which is how Felder describes himself.

Talk about thinking outside the box, or firehouse, as the case may be. He has guts.

I’ve personally been in love with Felder Rushing for years. He’s the old-hippie-looking guy with the off-beat Mississippi Public Radio gardening show who tools around in his father’s hand-medown pickup with a garden plant-

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ed right there in its bed. He has official Louisiana papers, he says, that “prove my garden can take 81 miles per hour.”

He gives new dimension to whimsy. He loves bottle trees, the more the merrier, tire sculptures and plastic flamingos. He occasionally spray-paints dead leaves and puts dead raccoons in his mulch pile.

I’m not the only one in love with Felder, who has been featured in The New York Times and quoted

by Martha Stewart. He even made the cover of Southern by-God Living. No, it’s a take-a-number situation.

But when I’m huddled in pajamas by my wood stove in a cold North Mississippi kitchen listening to Felder, I feel as if he’s talking only to me. He shares my disdain for giant and boring manicured lawns. He knows my laissez-faire philosophy for maintenance; I don’t rake up leaves beneath my magnolia. He’s seen my garden, surely, replete with its mirrors, gnomes, broken dishes and fire grates. He even occasionally mentions my home county of Tishomingo — “Mississippi’s icebox,” he calls it.

Maybe I should have left ours a radio relationship. I took a look around at the room crowded with admirers, all of whom felt, as I do, that they have a personal connection with Felder Rushing, indeed, they probably discovered him. I feel a little diminished because others know about him.

Felder breaks all the horticul-

tural rules — “You don’t need to have your soil tested” — because he knows them. “I’m retired (as a state horticulturist) and can tell the truth now.” Even Roundup is OK. He urges folks to relax and have some fun with gardening.

Otherwise, what’s the point?

He claims to spend less than 20 minutes a month in his exquisite if oddball urban garden in Jackson, Miss., a small space where Felder flaunts his creative mind and flashes his neighbors with obscene amounts of floral fun. Might as well do what you want, he urges, because your neighbors are going to talk about you anyway. “I’m tired, busy, old and when I bend down I see sparkly things.” So he keeps it simple.

He makes much of his Delta roots, and says “Mississippi is cool to be from if you’re not from here,” and tells friends in the Northeast who mention wood-

chucks that Mississippians “got stuff that’ll eat woodchucks,” referring, of course, to alligators.

He now spends part of each year in England, where he’s cracked enough of the societal code to be chosen “an assistant hanging basket judge.”

He counsels us to “just say no to grass” and remember that “the only wildlife an azalea benefits is aphids.”

I leave in love again, hoping someday to understand the term “gestalt.” *** To find out more about Rheta Grimsley Johnson and her books, visit www.rhetagrimsleyjohnsonbooks. com. (c) 2014 Rheta Grimsley Johnson Distributed by King Features Syndicate

Letter to the editor

Thank you Creston Community From Kylene and Cody Simpson Creston

As most of you already know, Cody had a pancreas transplant at Mayo Clinic on Jan. 7, 2014, and we had to stay at Rochester, Minn., for 30 days, which meant a lot of road trips back and forth with four young boys.

We wanted to let the community know we appreciate all the thoughts, prayers, cards and gifts.

Thank you so much to our family and friends who helped with our sons at this difficult time.

Also, thanks to the Creston Elementary and ECC teachers for

cooking us food. That’s such a great idea. It was so helpful and thoughtful. A special thank you to Ms. Schutt and the junior kindergarten class for the candy plant and Casey’s gas cards.

We have a long road to go, and we don’t know what we would have done without your support.

One of the biggest lessons I have learned from this whole experience is just remember when you have it bad, there is someone else out there that is far worse than you think you are. We have met several people at Mayo Clinic that are in way worse situations than we are and it makes us grateful.

We like to hear from you!

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Abraham Lincoln’s birthday will be celebrated at a ceremony HOLLYWOOD — God bless America, and how’s everybody?

Abraham Lincoln’s birthday will be celebrated at a ceremony at the Illinois state capitol in Springfield on Wednesday. He’s always been the subject of popular legend. During his life, everybody called him Honest Abe, but today he is better known by his rap name, One Cent.

Sex and the City star Chris Noth made news Friday telling New York reporters he thinks every member of the Tea Party should be horsewhipped. The remark wasn’t very well thought out. A lot of Tea Party members are senior citizens and it’s not likely they’re that kinky.

Great Britain’s teachers’ union warned Monday a huge number of students are watching online porn on their iPhones. They want to teach kids about its dangers.

Porn gives young people an unhealthy and an unrealistic idea of how quickly a plumber will come to your house.

North Korea canceled its invite to allow a U.S. envoy to come visit with Kim Jung Un. There is bruised pride involved. Kim is furious ever since his envoy came back from Mandela’s funeral and reported to him that Dennis Rodman and President Obama are two different people.

Copenhagen Zoo angered animal rights activists Sunday by killing a giraffe and feeding it to lions in the next cage. Customers watched the whole thing. The zoo

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director won’t be fired because under today’s law, a full-time job is protected under the Endangered Species Act. The U.S. Olympics team got off to a fast start on the first day of the Winter Olympic games Friday in Sochi, Russia. By seven o’clock in the morning, three American athletes had scored a Gold, a Silver and a Bronze. They were comparing their glasses of water at the breakfast table.

The Winter Olympics were ripped over unsanitary living conditions for athletes in Sochi Monday. Toilets don’t work, the water is dirty, food is rancid. The U.S. team was ready.

To train for the games, the U.S. Olympic team didn’t fly to Sochi, they took a Royal Caribbean Cruise.

The Winter Olympic Games preparations included Russian hunters shooting stray dogs in hills who might chase after and bite skiers. That’s so sad. The Russians are new to thefree market and they don’t know a great television idea when it’s right there in front of them.

President Obama delayed implementing Obamacare at midsized companies Monday on top

of the website glitches, higher premiums and low particpation. House hearings have been called. Republicans are outraged that the thing they did not want to work is not working.

Hillary Clinton’s reaction to Monica Lewinsky’s affair with Bill was revealed in a friend’s papers Monday. She didn’t think what they did was sex. So Bill wasn’t lying when he wagged his finger and said he did not have sex with that woman, he was acting on advice from his wife.

A Vancouver drug shelter put in a vending machine that dispenses crack cocaine pipes Friday. It’s encouraged by the government. No one wants to say the country is out of control, but Justin Bieber just did a public service TV commercial asking Canadians to dial it back a little.

Missouri defensive lineman Michael Sam announced he’s gay Sunday as he prepared for the NFL rookie combine in Indianapolis.

It won’t hurt his draft status. The NFL was i vented ninety years ago so that forty-nine men could shower together every day without people talking.

President Obama took France’s President Hollande to Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello. The Declaration of Independence author wrote that all men are created equal, and fifty years later he freed his slaves in his will. Never think that other countries don’t tell jokes about Americans.

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BUSINESS/FARM DNR regulations workshop to be held at SWCC A workshop on the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) new regulations for farms will be held 6:30 to 8 p.m. Feb. 20 at Allied Health and Science Center, Southwestern Community College, Creston. The event is free, but free-will donations may be donated toward the SWCC Women in Ag Majors group who organized the event.

In September 2013, EPA Region 7 and the Iowa DNR signed a work plan agreement that established guidelines for evaluations of livestock and poultry farms.

This plan obligates DNR to evaluate livestock farms larger than 300 animal units and document whether the farms are in compliance with the Clean Water Act. More than 8,500 livestock farms are expected to be evaluated in the next five years.

“Livestock regulations are complex, sometimes ambiguous and are constantly changing,” said CSIF Executive Director Brian Waddingham. “For lowa’s livestock and poultry farms to prosper, farmers must know and understand state and federal regulations and

the resources available to help them remain viable on the land for generations to come. This workshop will help livestock farmers better understand how the work plan agreement will affect them and their farm.”

Workshop agenda includes: 6:30 to 7 p.m. Welcome and Iowa DNR Explains the Workplan, Dan Olson, Iowa DNR environmental specialist senior 7 to 7:20 p.m. How the Workplan Impacts Your Farm, Waddingham, CSIF executive director Five-minute break Cookies and drinks at the refreshment table.

7:25 to 7:45 p.m. Resources to Help Farmers Worried About an Inspection, Waddingham 7:45 to 8 p.m. EQIP Funding Available to Help Farmers Make Changes, Wayde Ross, Natural Resources Conservation Service district conservationist Questions/answer session.

For more information, contact Francine Ide, SWCC ag instructor, at 641-3442225 or email ide@swcciowa. edu.

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Wear red: Adair County Health System (ACHS) employees wear red on National Wear Red Day Feb. 7 to raise awareness of

heart health. The public is encouraged to wear red on Fridays in February to support the fight of the number one killer of women, heart disease. Pictured first row, from left, are Tracy Jacobson, business office, Tiffany Johnson, foundation/marketing director, Katelynn Hansen, nursing, Deb Harlan, HIM manager; second row, Tina Westphal, housekeeping, and Stephanie Resler, Kim Johnson, and Ashley Moreland, clinics; third row, Karen Stamper, dietary, Jennifer Erickson, lab, Lori Schwartz, nursing, Julie Woollums, dietary manager, Jill Swanson, nursing, Sonja LaBarge, housekeeping manager, Arlan Blazek, maintenance manager; fourth row, Jill Rogers, administration, Angie Frankl, HR director, Mandi Eisbach, HIM, Tina Adams, lab director, Kelly Ahnen, business office manager, Mara Zimmerline, accountant, Jan Morgan, nursing; back row, Kevin Heinzeroth, CFO, and Angela Mortoza, CEO.

Visiting Nurse Services of Iowa to host navigator enrollment event in Creston Visiting Nurse Services of Iowa (VNS of Iowa) will be hosting an enrollment event 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Feb. 24 at Greater Regional Medical Center, 1700 W. Townline St., to provide assistance to individuals enrolling in the new health insurance marketplace open through March 31. VNS of Iowa is one of three organizations in Iowa to receive a federal grant to connect Iowans with one-on-one assistance via trained and licensed “navigators.”

Appointments are encouraged, and may be made by calling 515-288-1516. Walkins will be accepted; how-

ever, because high demand, walk-ins will likely be rescheduled for a later date.

Navigators estimate the enrollment process to take about one hour, provided individuals bring all necessary documentation: • Social Security number(s) (or document numbers for legal immigrants) • Birth date(s) • Employer and income information for every member of household needing coverage (pay stubs or W-2 forms—wage and tax statements) • Policy numbers for any current health insurance

plans covering household members of your household (if applicable) • Information about any health insurance available from employer(s) (if applicable) There are three ways to apply for insurance through the new marketplace: 1) By calling 1-800-3182596 2) Online at healthcare. gov 3) Via a paper application 4) With assistance from either a certified application counselor (CAC) or a navigator. Navigators are ideal for individuals who need the most assistance identifying

Dry manure applicator training scheduled GREENFIELD — Commercial and confinement-site manure applicators who primarily handle, haul or land apply dry or solid manure should plan to attend the dry manure applicator certification workshop scheduled 1 to 4 p.m. Feb. 20 at Greenfield Community Building, 201 S. First St. Call Adair County Extension at 641-743-8412 to register for this workshop.

This workshop, offered by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach in cooper-

ation with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, meets manure applicator certification requirements for both confinement-site and commercial manure applicators. The workshop differs from the regular manure certification workshops only because they tend to focus more on dry/solid manure issues such as stockpiling and handling.

The workshop is free to attend and open to all. Applicators will be required to submit certification forms

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Creston, IA Provided) Cost: FREE In September 2013, EPA Region 7 (Light and the Iowa Refreshments DNR signed a work plan agreement that established guidelines for evaluations of livestock and poultry farms. This plan obligates DNR to evaluate livestock farms larger than 300 animal Contact Francine Ide, SWCC Instructor Questions: units and document whether the farms are in compliance with the Clean WaterAg Act. Over 8,500 livestock farms are expected to be evaluated in the next five years.

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Raw meat and raw veggies together?

Dear Heloise: I just bought a slow cooker, and I have a question about putting MEAT AND VEGETABLES IN TOGETHER. When a recipe says to put the beef (or whatever) in the cooker and then arrange the vegetables around it, add water, etc., shouldn’t the meat be seared first? Putting it in raw with the vegetables doesn’t sound right to me. — Bob, via email I know it doesn’t sound quite right, but yes, you can put raw meat in the slow cooker with raw vegetables.

A slow cooker does just that — cooks the food slowly.

It uses a lower temperature, but it also cooks the food for a longer period of time. The tightfitting lid and the steaming environment kill bacteria, so don’t worry. Also, don’t put a big old hunk of meat or chicken in there (like a pot roast). Cut the meat into big chunks so they can cook properly. Some slow-cooker recipes say to sear the meat before, so if you feel more comfortable, then do sear the meat first. — Heloise TOOTHPICK HOLDER Dear Heloise: Here is a hint that I learned working in

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a barbecue restaurant in Dallas: Put toothpicks in a small hot-sauce bottle, and they will come out one at a time.

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Horoscope Thursday, Feb. 13, 2014 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) This is an upbeat and pleasant day. Get dressed and look sharp, because unexpected invitations to party and schmooze will come your way.

It’s fun city!

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) This is a lovely day to cocoon at home. Conversations with female relatives will be significant. Enjoy your day.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Today you feel a strong need to communicate with others, because you want to enlighten them about something. Get out and enjoy short trips. Run busy errands, and talk to everyone.

You will meet someone new.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Keep your eyes open for ways to boost your income, because you might come across something today. In addition, trust your own moneymaking ideas.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Your luck is a little better than usual today. You also feel confident, energetic and up for anything.

You want some excitement!

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept.

22) Private research will go well today, because you see new ways to look for old answers. Revelations or a personal epiphany might occur.

“Eureka!”

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) This is the classic day to meet a new friend or make an interesting acquaintance. Classes, casual get-togethers and large conferences will be intellectually stimulating and fun.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) You might surprise someone in a position of authority today.

Or vice versa, someone might surprise you. Whatever happens will make you feel freer and younger. Nevertheless, maintain respect in your dealings with those in authority.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Sudden opportunities to travel or get further training and education might fall into your lap today. Integrating discussions about politics and religion, and racial issues will stimulate you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Keep your pockets open, because you can benefit from the wealth and resources of others today. You might get money back from the government or your partner might get a bonus. Looking good!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) This is a social, friendly day,

full of bits of excitement.

Someone close to you might have surprising news for you. You also might be introduced to someone who is unusual and avantgarde.

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Browns shakeup BEREA, Ohio — The Cleveland Browns fired their coach after one season. Now they’re sweeping out their front office.

Owner Jimmy Haslam announced Tuesday that CEO Joe Banner will step down in the next two months and general manager Michael Lombardi is leaving the team.

It’s yet another stunning development for a franchise that has undergone nearly constant change in the past 15 years.

Haslam also said assistant GM Ray Farmer, who was pursued by Miami to be the Dolphins’ GM this winter, has been promoted and will immediately take the over the team’s football operations and lead the Browns during free agency and draft.

The shake-up comes one month after the Browns finally hired coach Mike Pettine.

Banner and Haslam had fired coach Rob Chudzinski after a 4-12 season, the team’s sixth straight with at least 11 losses.

No medal KRASNAYA POLYANA, Russia — Maybe it was all too much. Or maybe just one of those bad nights. That debate will last a long time.

Shaun White stood at the top of the Olympic halfpipe Tuesday night, hunched over, hands resting above his knees.

He high-fived his coach, clapped his hands, then jumped in for a ride that would decide if all the calculated choices he had made over a winter full of injuries, distractions and angst would pay off.

One jump, 15 feet above the pipe, was perfect. The second one looked good, too.

Then, the trick they call the “Yolo” — the one a rival invented but White had turned into his own.

His snowboard skittered across the halfpipe on the landing. White finished the run with a flourish and raised his index finger, trying to woo the judges who know, as well as anyone, what he’s done for his sport.

He finished fourth.

WSU 26-0 WICHITA, Kan. — Wichita State’s 78-67 victory over Southern Illinois ran the No. 4 Shockers’ record to 260.

The Shockers shot poorly from the perimeter, struggled to defend Salukis star Anthony Beane and found themselves in a four-point hole with very little going right in the early minutes of the second half.

But behind 19 points from Ron Baker and 18 from Cleanthony Early, the Shockers (13-0 Missouri Valley Conference) still managed to put Southern Illinois away, becoming the first team since Memphis in 2008 to start 26-0.

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Panthers earn fifth straight trip to state duals Upper weight switch keys 40-22 win over Atlantic

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

Two traditional Class 2A wrestling powers with a combined 21 state dual appearances will square off at 11 a.m. Feb. 19 at Wells Fargo Arena.

Creston/Orient-Macksburg (16-0), the fourth seed, will wrestle fifth-seeded Clear Lake (23-4) in the Class 2A state duals. The winner meets either topranked Mediapolis (23-5) or No. 8 Sergeant Bluff-Luton (20-0).

Clear Lake raced to a 39-3 lead in beating No. 12 Crestwood 51-23 in Tuesday’s regional finals, after topping Forest City 43-27. It will be Clear Lake’s 11th appearance at state duals.

Creston/O-M, meanwhile will be making its 10th appearance in the state dual tourney, including fifth in a row and seven in the past eight years.

It was a Hawkeye 10 Conference sweep in the dual regional semifinals in front of a packed CHS gym here Tuesday night, as the Panthers rolled past Winterset 55-7 and Atlantic (16-10) won 52-19 over a Saydel team that had three wrestlers out of the lineup with skin infections.

In the finals, the key to Creston/O-M thwarting any upset hopes by the Trojans occurred in the upper weights, as coach Darrell Frain flipped district qualifiers Seth Maitlen and Kadon Hulett from their 195 and 220 positions, respectively.

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Creston/O-M freshman Kadon Hulett holds Atlantic’s Keagan Hosfelt to the mat while rolling up a 15-0 technical fall at 195 pounds in the Panthers’ 40-22 dual regional final victory.

Lineup switch After Adam Baker and Trevor Frain had recorded pins to push the Panthers in front 16-3, Hulett took on sophomore Keagan Hosfelt at 195. In a match Atlantic needed to get back into contention, Hulett dominated in a 15-0 technical fall.

Then Maitlen and Trojan senior Tyler Christensen met in the feature match of the night, as both are sectional champions ranked in the top 10 at 195 and 220, respectively. Maitlen had won the only previous meeting this season in a three-point decision.

Christensen secured the initial takedown but Maitlen closed it to 2-1 with an

escape. Working from the top position in the second period, Maitlen locked in a cradle hold for a three-point nearfall, almost getting the fall, in taking a 4-2 lead.

It proved to be the decisive scoring move in a 5-3 victory that all but extinguished Atlantic’s hopes.

The Trojans needed pins at heavyweight and 106, and came away with two decisions for only three points in each match.

When Kruz Adamson won by a fall in 25 seconds at 113 pounds, Creston/OM was comfortably in front, 30-9.

Atlantic won three matches in a row to cut it to 30-22, but Joey Huntington won an

Substitution technical deflates Panthers

By SCOTT VICKER

CNA sports editor • svicker@crestonnews.com

GLENWOOD — Things fell apart in a hurry for the Creston boys basketball team after a technical foul was incorrectly assessed to the Panthers for an illegal substitution at the beginning of the second quarter here Monday.

Glenwood went on to win the contest 72-60.

According to Creston head coach Billy Hiatt, he sent Trey Benson to the scorer’s table to check in with about one minute to go in the first quarter in an attempt to get Alex Nielsen out of the game.

Benson got into the game before the end of the quarter, with the Panthers leading 14-13 after the first quarter. Hiatt then had Jay Wolfe check in to enter the game at the start of the quarter.

Play went on at the start of the second quarter, and after one possession, play was stopped.

“Then the three officials started talking to each other,” Hiatt said. “I had no idea what was going on.

One of the officials came over to talk to the scorer’s table. This went on about five minutes. Next thing I know, they gave us a technical saying it was an illegal substitution. I’m still confused.

“I don’t know if they didn’t wave him in or what,” he continued. “We never had six guys on the floor. They t’ed us for it, which is not the rule.”

Glenwood made both technical free throws and on the possession resulting from the technical foul, sank a 3-pointer for a fivepoint swing.

“We just never came back from it,” Hiatt said.

“We were confused what was going on. Two other

times, Glenwood subbed guys and they had six players on the floor. They were never t’ed up. I don’t know what was going on, but it was a big confusion. And it was a veteran staff.”

By rule, since play had resumed, the officials should not have called a technical on Creston.

A statement from the officials sent to the athletic directors and coaches of both schools further explained the mistake.

“Last night our crew incorrectly assessed a technical foul for an illegal substitution between the first and second quarters of the boys varsity basketball game in Glenwood against Creston,” it read.

“The rule states ‘A substitute becomes a player when he legally enters the playing court. When the entry is not legal, the substitute becomes a player when the ball becomes live.’ Therefore, since the illegal substitution was not recognized by bench personnel prior to the ball being put in play, no penalty should be enforced.”

The Panthers entered halftime trailing 32-25 and after a third quarter that saw Glenwood sink several 3-pointers, trailed 52-35 after three quarters.

“I thought we played pretty well, just couldn’t really get going shooting with a couple of guys,” Hiatt said. “Cole Crawford had a good night shooting the ball for us. I felt Cole Thompson had a good night attacking the rim. It was good to see Trey Benson play well. I thought he did a great job attacking and playing more comfortable.

“Our guys competed well, we just have to find a way to make some open looks and continue to improve rebounding to have a chance to succeed in the

playoffs.”

Crawford led the Pant h e r s with 16 points, w h i l e Thompson added 14 points with four Crawford assists.

Wolfe finished with 10 points and 10 rebounds.

But, as a team, Creston shot just 33 percent from the field and only 28 percent (8-of-28) from behind the 3-point arc. The Panthers also struggled at the free throw line, shooting 12-of-21.

The Panthers fell to 10-9 for the season with the loss. Creston returns to action Friday at Clarinda.

GLENWOOD (72) — Gage Shatava 21, Corey Bertini 14, Braden Wheeler 10, Cole Kennedy 10, Dylan Stouder 4, Scout Crow 3.

CRESTON (60) — Cole Crawford 6 0-0 16, Cole Thompson 6 1-1 14, Jay Wolfe 3 2-4 10, Trey Benson 2 4-5 8, Alex Nielsen 2 3-5 7, Brandon Phipps 1 1-4 4, Christian Groumoutis 0 1-2 1.

Totals — 20 12-21 60. 3-point goals — 8 (Crawford 4, Wolfe 2, Thompson 1, Phipps 1).

FG shooting — 20-59 (33 percent). Rebounds — 20 (Wolfe 10, Nielsen 4, Benson 3, Thompson 2). Assists — 10 (Thompson 4, Crawford 2). Steals — 4 (Thompson 2).

Team fouls — 19. Fouled out — None.

Glenwood — 13 32 52 72 Creston — 14 25 35 60

JUNIOR VARSITY The Creston JV team fell to 10-6 for the season with a 64-49 loss to Glenwood on Monday.

The Panthers finished with three players in double figures, as Sam Hartsock and McClain both scored 14 points and Christian Groumoutis scored 11.

Creston (49) — McClain Haines 14, Sam Hartsock 14, Christian Groumoutis 11, Jake Miller 8, Chris Foster 2.

Glenwood (64)

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11-3 major decision to clinch the Panther victory at 34-22.

Huntington missed Monday’s practice with illness but had two victories Tuesday night.

Rated freshman Chase Shiltz put a bow on it with a pin in 1:23 against Atlantic’s Reid Nichols, a 40-match winner already for the Trojans. Shiltz had opened the night with a 14-second fall over Winterset’s Mitchell Holcomb. Tayler Pettit also had a 14-second fall against Winterset.

“We thought 195, with a freshman against our sophomore, was a match we had to win and they ended up getting a tech fall,” Atlantic coach Tim Duff said. “220

was another weight where we were hoping to compete for a win, and they got that one. Creston kids won all of the takedown battles. They were better on their feet tonight. They got pin points.

Creston is a great team and has improved every week that we’ve seen them.”

Switch works Maitlen said he figured during the day that he’d get the call against Christensen at 220, who was 42-5 entering the regional final. Maitlen, now 34-9, got the only nearfall points of the match.

“We all weighed in at our Please see WRESTLING, page 9A

Panthers split with LC on senior day

By SCOTT VICKER

CNA sports editor • svicker@crestonnews.com

Senior day for the Creston/Orient-Macksburg bowlers ended in a split with Lewis Central on Saturday as the Panther girls picked up a win over the Titans, while the boys fell to a strong LC team.

The girls posted a 22641980 win over Lewis Central, while the boys were outscored 2740-2363.

“Another senior day has come and gone,” head coach Ron Pendegraft said. “Time seems to go by so fast anymore. As far as this one goes, it was a mix of emotions. Expectations were high and for some they were met and gone beyond. For others, it wasn’t the case.”

Individually for the Panthers, Madison Hance, Chantz Davidson and Blake Eddy all had strong days, as all three finished with scores better than 400.

Hance led the girls to victory with her games of 207 and 194 for a 401 series.

Charley Parcher finished with a se- Hance ries of 318, while Devon Eddy bowled a 314 series for the Panther girls. Jenna Hayes finished with a score of 244 and Ashley Knipfer rounded out the team scoring with her series of 239. Aly Downey finished with a score of 233.

On the boys side, Davidson b o w l e d Davidson

games of 243 and 185 for a series of 428, which was the high mark of the day. Blake E d d y also had a strong B. Eddy day with scores of 192 and 212 for a 404 series.

Darin Hatfield rolled a 310 series and Brett Cheers finished with a total score of 257. Reece Kramer rounded out the team scoring with his score of 251.

“Once again, the boys ran into a very good opponent and fell short,” Pendegraft said. “If we are to have any chance of doing well (at conference), both teams have to make a considerable improvement in spare completion.”

Seniors on the Panther team this year were Cheers, Josh Conour, Davidson, Jacob Geary, William Haugland, Tyler Shepherd, Devon Eddy, Taylor Suiter and Downey.

The Panthers return to action Friday at the inaugural Hawkeye 10 Conference Tournament at Thunderbowl in Council Bluffs.

Bowling begins at 12:30 p.m. Doors open at 10 a.m. and admission will be $5 for adults and $3 for students.

Creston/O-M then returns home on Feb. 18 to host a Class 1A State Qualifying Meet, beginning at 11 a.m.

“It would be really nice if we could get some support and have people come to see our kids compete,” Pendegraft said. “It looks to be a very competitive day and there will be some very good high school bowlers in Please see BOWLING, page 9A

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East Union pulls away from Timberwolves SW Valley defense suffocates Eagles

By SCOTT VICKER

CNA sports editor • svicker@crestonnews.com

AFTON — East Union built an early lead here Tuesday, then allowed Southwest Valley to climb back into the game.

And then, the Eagles closed the game on a 17-2 run to polish off a 6343 win over the Timberwolves.

“Tonight’s win is about them putting together a game plan and executing and recognizing what’s going on,” East Union head coach Thad Tussey said.

“We just kept after it.”

A 3-point shooting barrage by Southwest Valley’s Scott Vanderhoof early in the second half tied the game at 33-33, but East Union quickly stretched the lead back to six.

When Keegan Longabaugh got an offensive rebound and putback, Southwest Valley trailed 48-41 with 6:00 to go in the game.

That’s when East Union began its 17-2 run, getting a number of easy shots. The Eagles got five straight layups during one stretch as Cole Campbell got four of those layups and assisted to Tyler Kelley on the other.

“Whenever we get a shot around the basket, I’ll take it,” Tussey said. “We

should work to get shots at the basket. We shouldn’t settle for catch and shoots and shots off the drive.”

According to Southwest Valley head coach Jim Obermeier, part of the reason East Union went on its big run was the Eagles simply could not miss.

“We did a better job of knocking down shots early in the second half, but then we went through a run where we didn’t play any defense,” he said. “I think we were looking at the shot chart and they made about the last 22 out of 27 shots.

You can’t give up 80 percent field goal percentage against a team and expect to be competitive.”

Tussey was pleased to see his team play consistently on the offensive end throughout all four quarters.

“We go through moments where we struggle to score and take care of the ball,” Tussey said. “It’s been a while since we’ve scored double digits in each quarter. That’s the first thing that stands out to me in the scorebook.”

Longabaugh scored 16 points to lead Southwest Valley, while Vanderhoof added 12. Evan Baldwin scored nine points.

On senior night for the Eagles, the team was led by senior Jesse Akers, who scored a game-high

19 points.

Campbell added 14 points and senior Trevor Barnett chipped Akers in 11.

Other seniors who were honored for East Union were Sean Schmitz and Dustin Hoyt.

“As a group, the four of them to work together like they do and to change for the better as people and basketball players from the beginning of the season until now, I’ve noticed it,” Tussey said. “They’re getting better fundamentally and mentally. I wish I had more than one year with them.”

East Union improved to 4-15 for the season with the win, while Southwest Valley drops to 2-19.

SOUTHWEST VALLEY (43) — Keegan Longabaugh 8 0-1 16, Scott Vanderhoof 4 0-0 12, Evan Baldwin 3 0-0 9, Colten Drake 1 0-0 2, Nick Spring 1 0-2 2, Clint Mullen 1 0-0 2. Totals — 18 0-5 43. 3-point goals — 7 (Vanderhoof 4, Baldwin 3).

Team fouls — 6. Fouled out — None.

EAST UNION (63) — Jesse Akers 9 1-2 19, Cole Campbell 7 0-0 14, Trevor Barnett 4 2-2 11, Brandon Hulsey 2 0-0 5, Tyler Kelley 2 0-0 4, Sean Schmitz 1 0-0 3, Dustin Hoyt 1 0-0 2, Gabe Nixon 1 0-0 2, Mason Gossman 1 0-0 2, Alex Brown 0 1-2 1.

Totals — 25 4-6 63. 3-point goals — 3 (Schmitz 1, Barnett 1, Hulsey 1). Team fouls — 8.

Fouled out — None.

SW Valley — 5 24 37 43 East Union — 15 27 41 63

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East Union senior Trevor Barnett uses a jab step to try to create space between himself and Southwest Valley defender Scott Vanderhoof during the second half of East Union’s 63-43 win over the Timberwolves. Barnett scored 11 points in the win.

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AFTON — Tuesday’s Pride of Iowa Conference finale between Southwest Valley and East Union started on a heartwarming note.

Southwest Valley allowed East Union to control the opening tip and quickly pass into the frontcourt so injured senior Brittany Malone could score one final basket in her career.

Malone, the Eagles’ leading scorer this season at 13.9 points per game, recently suffered a torn Malone A C L .

She is scheduled to have surgery on Friday.

“We asked the coaches from Southwest Valley to let her score one last point,” East Union head coach Carol McGuire said.

“So they let us do a layup, then we let them do a layup and gave them back the ball. It was just kind of a good will thing, so I appreciate the Southwest Valley coaches letting us do that.

It meant a lot to Brittany and to her family.”

Unfortunately for East Union, Malone’s layup was the last lead the Eagles held in the game as Southwest Valley cruised to a 4925 win.

Still, the Eagles went shot-for-shot with the Timberwolves in an entertaining first quarter that ended in a 16-16 tie.

The Southwest Valley defense picked up its intensity in the second quarter, however, holding East Union to just two points.

“As a team, we had 21 steals,” Southwest Valley co-coach Sandy Winter said. “That’s pretty good defense.”

Katie Taylor had 10 of

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Southwest Valley senior Gentry Johannes goes up for a layup in transition over East Union’s Kacie Ripperger during the second half of the Timberwolves’ 49-25 win over the Eagles. Johannes finished the game with six points.

those steals to lead the Timberwolves. Between Taylor’s quick hands and Sydney Maynes’ long arms at the top of the Southwest Valley 2-3 zone, East Union struggled to get the ball inside after the first quarter.

“I think the start of the game and the fact we didn’t get a real good warmup, I think that affected us in the first quarter,” Winter said. “Sometimes those little things will throw you out of sync. I think it took us awhile to get back into a ‘we’re playing aggressive basketball’ mode.”

Once Southwest Valley started playing aggressive basketball, it was smooth sailing for the Timberwolves, as they outscored the Eagles 33-9 over the course of the final three quarters.

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WRESTLING: Continued from page 7A

lowest weight, and then paired up to where we thought we had the best chance to win the meet,” Maitlen said. “Coach Frain normally k n o w s what he is doing.

When I got the cradle locked up, I thought Maitlen I had him (pinned). When you get a big win the momentum keeps growing here, especially with our fans. The fans are really good here and they help a lot.”

Coach Frain said the early lineup maneuvering worked to perfection, with Baker and Frain switching weight classes and each getting bonus points, before the gamble that paid off at 195 and 220.

“We really thought that the worst that could happen at 195 and 220 is a split,” Frain said. “Hulett was pinned by Christensen on Saturday. At 195, when

Hulett took his kid to his back right away, that made me feel better. At 220, that kid will probably place at state and (Maitlen) has beaten him twice now.”

Hulett, battling a skin infection on his head that was wrapped for Tuesday’s competition, said it’s fulfilling to go to state as a freshman. He’ll be seeking an individual berth Saturday in the district tournament at Atlantic.

“With these seniors, they work so hard and they know what it takes, it’s just great to be able to go to state with them,” Hulett said.

And now comes the matchup at state between pin-oriented teams. Clear Lake recorded falls at 106, 113, 120, 126, 138, 160 and 182 against Crestwood. Creston/O-M had falls at 113, 145, 170 and 182, as well as a technical fall at 195 and major decisions by Huntington and 152-pounder Gavin Leith.

Semifinals Atlantic 52, Saydel 19 Creston/O-M 55, Winterset 7 145 — Chase Shiltz (C/OM) pinned Mitchell Holcomb

(Wint), :14.

152 — Gavin Leith (C/O-M) pinned Caleb Grose (Wint), 2:36.

160 — Tayler Pettit (C/OM) pinned Charles Woodcock (Wint), :14.

170 — Trevor Frain (C/OM) pinned Will Elderkin (Wint), :45.

182 — Adam Baker (C/O-M) major dec. Wyatt Miller (Wint), 9-0.

195 — Seth Maitlen (C/O-M) dec. Nick Tank (Wint), 5-2.

220 — Kadon Hulett (C/O-M) pinned Justin Keating (Wint), 1:33.

285 — C.J. Baker (Wint) dec.

Cody Tanner (C/O-M), 7-2.

106 — Logan Allen (Wint) major dec. Brody Frain (C/OM), 10-2.

113 — Kruz Adamson (C/OM) dec. Ty Turner (Wint), 10-3.

120 — Wyatt Thompson (C/O-M) major dec. Derek Koster (Wint), 8-0.

126 — Alex Fargo (C/O-M) dec. Tegan Smith (Wint), 7-5.

132 — Spencer Wray (C/OM) dec. Jacob Jenkins (Wint), 6-2.

138 — Joey Huntington (C/OM) tech. fall Blake McCauley (Wint), 4:21.

Creston/O-M 40, Atlantic 22 152 — Gavin Leith (C/O-M) major dec. Zac Stork (Atl), 10-1.

160 — Jacob Johnson (Atl) dec. Tayler Pettit (C/O-M), 4-3 OT. 170 — Adam Baker (C/O-M) pinned Drake Roller (Atl), 2:55.

182 — Trevor Frain (C/O-M) pinned Travis Petersen (Atl), :36.

195 — Kadon Hulett (C/O-M) tech. fall Keagan Hosfelt (Atl), 15-0 (4:17).

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Creston/O-M freshman Brody Frain looks upside down for a moment while trying to secure a takedown against Carter Cox of Atlantic during Tuesday’s regional dual meet.

Cox won a 6-0 decision.

220 — Seth Maitlen (C/O-M) dec. Tyler Christensen (Atl), 5-3.

285 — Jezidiah Phippen (Atl) dec. Cody Tanner (C/O-M), 1-0.

106 — Carter Cox (Atl) dec.

Brody Frain (C/O-M), 6-0.

113 — Kruz Adamson (C/OM) pinned Colby Sorensen (Atl), :25.

120 — Dillion Cox (Atl) pinned Wyatt Thompson (C/OM), 1:38.

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FRESHMEN

Wells Fargo Arena, Des Moines All matches 11 a.m.

No. 1 Mediapolis (23-5) vs.

No. 8 Sergeant Bluff-Luton (200) No. 4 Creston/O-M (16-0) vs.

No. 5 Clear Lake (23-4) No. 2 Assumption (19-3) vs.

No. 7 Webster City (23-3) No. 3 Albia (33-3) vs. No. 6 Independence (25-4)

Kramer 115-136—251. Totals — 1650-713—2363. Baker Rotation — 133, 140, 168, 156, 116—713.

Lewis Central (2740) — Mitch Moen 183-213—396, Paul Renshaw 171-208—379, Jacob Drustrup 186-189—375, Nick Gibbs 145-225—370, Trevor Mass 178-126—304, Zach Drustrup 151-133—284. Totals — 1824-916—2740. Baker Rotation — 190, 170, 178, 161, 217—916.

Girls Varsity match totals — Creston/O-M: 1516-748—2264; Lewis Central: 1341-639—1980.

High game — Madison Hance 207.

High two game — Madison Hance 401.

Creston/O-M (2264) — Madison Hance 207-194—401, Charley Parcher 158-160—318, Devon Eddy 166-148—314, Jenna Hayes 95-149—244, Ashley Knipfer 126-113—239, Aly Downey 119-114—233.

Totals — 1516-748—2264. Baker Rotation — 153, 155, 177, 127, 136—748.

Lewis Central (1980) — McKenzie Lenihan 156-180— 336, Abby Mass 188-136—324, Morgan Montgomery 145-139— 284, Madie Verschoor 96-105— 201, Macey Verschoor 110-86— 196. Totals — 1341-639—1980.

Baker Rotation — 137, 127, 172, 107, 96—639.

BOWLING: a much more aggressive zone and got some big time minutes out of Kyle Somers with Cody Crawford hitting six 3-pointers.”

Creston (51) — Cody Crawford 26, Kyle Somers 14, Seth Thompson 4, Deaven Reese 3, Gavin Woods 2, Quinton Scadden 2.

Glenwood (43)

The Panther freshmen also picked up an 85-54 win over Atlantic on Saturday.

Cody Crawford scored 28 points in the win, while Seth Thompson and Deaven Reese both added 18 points.

“Atlantic played us very Continued from page 7A tough going into halftime, and we were having prob- attendance. It will be worth lems hitting shots,” Creston the price of admission.”

Varsity freshman coach Anthony Boys Varsity match totals — Donahoo said. “I credit 1650-713—2363; Deaven Reese for his de- Creston/O-M: Lewis Central 1824-916—2740. velopment this year, as he High game — Chantz is finally clicking on all cyl- Davidson 243.

High two game — Chantz inders. He hit 16 of his 18 Davidson 428.

Creston/O-M (2363) — Chantz points in the second half 243-185—428, Blake and really broke it loose.” Davidson Eddy 192-212—404, Darin

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132 — Darrian Schwenke (Atl) major dec. Spencer Wray (C/O-M), 17-5.

138 — Joey Huntington (C/O-M) major dec. Austin Williamson (Atl), 11-3.

145 — Chase Shiltz (C/O-M) pinned Reid Nichols (Atl), 1:23.

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Eddyville-Blakesburg defeats Bedford/Lenox, 62-18 LIBERTY CENTER — No. 2-ranked EddyvilleBlakesburg (28-1) reached the state dual tournament with a 53-18 victory over Sigourney after topping Bedford/Lenox 62-18 in the first round of Tuesday’s regional dual meet here.

Bedford/Lenox had three victories by fall. Senior 220-pounder Zach McMillan got things started for Bedford-Lenox with a pin in 3:39 over Jayce Riley.

Fifth-ranked 113-pound freshman Jared Hensley pinned Adam Proctor in 3:28 and eighth-ranked 120-pound junior Dusten Reed got the fall in 1:19 over EBF’s Andrew Hart.

Sigourney reached the regional final by defeating Southeast Warren, 36-31.

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126 — Josh Johnson (E-B) major dec. Josh Mitchell (B/L), 12-4.

132 — Cody Brown (E-B) pinned Sam McMillin (B/L), 1:15.

138 — Jaren Glosser (E-B) pinned Trenton Barnett (B/L), 2:00.

145 — Blake Marolf (E-B) major dec. Hunter Russel (B/L), 14-4.

152 — Tucker Black (E-B) pinned Zachary Marxen (B/L), :55.

160 — Tyler Foubert (E-B) by forfeit.

170 — Dillon Pigsley (E-B) pinned Spencer Payne (B/L), :12.

182 — Bret Wursta (E-B) pinned Seth Willets (B/L), 3:06.

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113 — Jared Hensley (B/L) pinned Adam Proctor (E-B), 3:29.

120 — Dusten Reed (B/L)

195 — Hunter Johnston (E-B) pinned Cody Sleep (B/L), :14.

220 — Zach McMillin (B/L) pinned Jayce Riley (E-B), 3:39.

285 — Luke Welch (E-B) pinned Jacey Glynn (B/L), 3:30.

Class 1A state duals Wednesday, Feb. 19 Wells Fargo Arena, Des Moines All matches 9 a.m.

No. 1 Alburnett (18-3) vs. No. 8 Logan-Magnolia (21-4) No. 4 Clarion-Goldfield (14-3) vs. No. 5 Wilton (21-3) No. 2 Eddyville-Blakesburg (28-1) vs. No. 7 West Marshall (16-4) No. 3 Gilbertville Don Bosco (19-7) vs. No. 6 Woodbury Central (21-10)

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Personals for the season, while Southwest Valley improves to 8-13.

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Chelsea Hoyt added six.

Seniors honored prior to the game for East Union were Malone, Stacia Bryson, Hoff and Katelyn Cline.

East Union drops to 2-18

out — none.

SOUTHWEST VALLEY (49) — Sydney Maynes 4 2-4 11, Kelsie Kinman 3 4-4 10, Mikayla Dolch 3 0-0 6, Gentry Johannes 3 0-0 6, Marissa Drake 3 0-0 6, Lexi Bronner 2 0-0 4, Taylor Henkenius 0 2-2 , Katie Taylor 1 0-0 2, Janelle Gibler 1 0-0 2.

Totals — 20 8-10 49. FG shooting — 20-67 (29.9 percent).

EAST UNION (25) — Kelsey Hoff 5 1-2 11, Chelsea Hoyt 3 0-0 6, Emily Eckels 2 0-0 4, Mara Weis 1 0-0 2, Brittany Malone 1 0-0 2. Totals — 12 1-2 25. Team fouls — 12. Fouled

3-point goals — 1-9 (Maynes 1). Rebounds — 36 (Bronner 8, Maynes 8, Drake 6, Johannes 4, Kinman 3, Taylor 3). Assists — 7 (Maynes 4). Steals — 21 (Taylor 10, Maynes 5, Kinman 2, Dolch 2). Blocked shots — 4.

Turnovers — 14. Team fouls — 7. Fouled out — none.

East Union — 16 18 22 25 SW Valley — 16 26 37 49

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Fifth-grade champs:

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Tom McDonald will be 50 years old on Feb. 15th!

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Surprise him with birthdays cards at the following address: Tom McDonald 1329 S. 176th Omaha, Ne 68130

This Creston Panthers fifthgrade boys basketball team took first place in the Waukee Tournament Sunday. The Panthers beat teams from Johnston, Waukee and Ankeny. Pictured from left are Brance Baker, Evan Bruce, Cole Strider, Cael Kralik, Special Events Brodie Wallace, Colby Burg and Keagan Smith. The team GUN SHOW: JACKSON is coached by Brad Baker.

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USPS JOB OPPORTUNITIES NON CAREER POSTAL POSITIONS FOR CRESTON AND AFTON Rural Carrier Assistant (RCA) $16.26 Apply at www.usps.com Click on Careers at the bottom of the page Create your profile and apply Select IOWA Will be posted Jan. 24-30th.

Inquire at Creston Post Office at 641-7822184.

Treat American Food Services at our Southwestern Community College location in Creston is looking for a

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the eighth-grade title at the Nodaway Valley boys basketball tournament Saturday.

Members of the team are, from left in front, Jeffrey Dillenburg, Hunter Simpson, Dylan Simpson and Evan Jacobson.

Back row, Dale Boyer, Cody Wagner, Tucker Flynn and Trevor Downing.

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No experience necessary. Comprehensive on the job and classroom training is provided.

We offer flexible schedule – great for students!, casual dress code, generous paid time off for full and part time employees, full time benefits including health and dental with lots of options.

Fixed For Free in February Adopt any animal over 4 months old from the Creston City Pound and C.A.R.E. will pay the required spay or neuter cost.

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Dalton Ag, Inc., located in Lenox, Iowa is a premier manufacturer of fertilizer application equipment. Our products are sold throughout the corn belt and exported to several countries.

Dalton Ag became a subsidiary of Dexter Apache Holdings, Inc. in January 2014, allowing us to become 100% employee owned. We are looking for dedicated and career minded people to join our growing and exciting company.

WELDERS FIRST SHIFT

Welding applicants must be proficient with MIG welding and reading blue prints.

Stainless steel welding experience a plus.

All positions must have solid work histories and be able to lift a minimum of 75 lbs. We offer competitive wages, benefits, and overtime. Dalton Ag, Inc is an employee owned company.

To apply, stop by 602 E. Van Buren in Lenox between the hours of 7 am – 4:30 pm Monday thru Friday.

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Pets & Animals New Today

Miscellaneous

WHO WILL BE YOUR VALENTINE? Lots of loving pets available for adoption at the Creston City Pound. See them at www.petfinder.com or call C.A.R.E. for more information, 641-782-2330.

Livestock FOR SALE: PUREBRED registered black Angus bulls, freeze branded, semen checked, good disposition. Also purebred open heifers.

Bradley Angus Farms, 641-344-3875.

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TO OUR READERS Creston Publishing Company does not knowingly accept advertising which is in violation of the law.

We do not knowingly accept advertising that is fraudulent or has malicious intent.

While we attempt to screen advertising with potential of fraud, it is impossible to screen all potential problems.

We strongly encourage readers to exercise caution and common sense, particularly when dealing with unfamiliar companies.

Lenox Care Center is taking applications for

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2 BEDROOM HOUSE, no smoking, no pets, references and deposit required, 641-7829537.

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

EFFICIENCY APARTMENTS. Spacious downtown Creston oneroom apartment furnished with frig, microwave, private bath. $425/monthly includes all utilities, plus deposit.

CRESTONLOFTS@GMAIL.COM, R Realty 641-782-9408 or 641223-0997.

FOR SALE: 2-bedroom remodeled house. $25,000. $4000 down, $21,000 financed by owner, 9% interest, $400.00 monthly payments, 641-344-3201.

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1 BEDROOM APARTMENT, stove and refrigerator furnished, and heat, water, and laundry paid, deposit and references required, 641344-5762.

1 BEDROOM APARTMENT, no pets, 641782-2310.

(3) 2-DRAWER SPACE Savers, two white, one dark brown, $10.00 each; Pet Taxi for 1018lbs $10.00; several small to medium storage containers, priced 50 cents to $2.00; 641782-6144.

METAL DOG KENNEL, 24x17x19, for dogs 20 to 30 lbs. $30.00. 641782-8119.

ZUMBA FITNESS LIVE, 10 new DVD's plus shakers, 641-782-7109, $50.00 for all.

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Sunday, Feb. 16 – 11:30 to 1:00 Roast Beef or Roast Pork, Mashed Potatoes, Corn, Beans, Rolls, Variety of Salads and Desserts, Beverages included.

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Sat., Feb. 15, 2014 • 1 PM • No Small Items

Caterpillar D7G Dozer- with ROPS Serial No. 92V5593, engine 3306, Arrange No. 8P5458 3N66001 4N4506 Hydraulic conversion. Caterpillar 435 Scraper- with hydraulic conversion, Serial 2J8309-258310. Spectra transit- with 25-foot rod & transit. Case IH 1680 combine 4x4- grain tank extension 3020 engine hours. Case IH 1020 grain head- with field tracker. Case IH 1083 8-row corn head- with field tracker. Header carts- for above heads. Case IH 2096 tractor car/air/heat- 4920 hours. Clamp-on duals- with spacers. John Deere 7200 8-row planter- vacuum with manual fold and 150 monitor. John Deere HX15 batwing mower- (new June 2013) used very little.

Krause 21-foot hydraulic fold disc. John Deere 21-foot 3-point mounted No. 1010 field cultivator. Case IH 2500 5-shank No-till ripper. 3-pt. bale stabber. Case IH Quick hitch. John Deere No. 130 lawn mower- with blade. 1,000-gallon fuel barrelwith electric pump. Pickup- 2005 Ford Ranger XLT with 76,400 miles (salvage title).

Livestock Equipment- (2) livestock mineral feeders, several Stroberg cattlepanels.

Terms: Cash or good check, nothing removed until settled for, not responsible in case of accident or theft, all statements made sale day take precedence over any printed material.

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AUCTIONEERS: Jim Smith, Beaconsfield • 641-783-2687 and Curt Pierschbacher, Kellerton • 641-783-2230

Osceola Foods, LLC., a wholly owned subsidiary of a Fortune 500 Company is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic for our second shift. Successful maintenance applicants will have welding ability, maintenance experience with processing equipment, working knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and the ability to troubleshoot. Successful candidates will work in our modern food processing facility located in Osceola, Iowa, and enjoy competitive wages along with a comprehensive benefit package. A combination of experience and/or training at an accredited technical school will be given consideration. Industrial Mechanics are given regular performance and salary reviews.

Wages based on experience & education. Starting pay ranges from trainee positions at approximately $14/hour up to mechanic & electrician positions starting at approximately $17/hour.

Please stop by your nearest Workforce Development Center to fill out an application along with a summary of qualifications and work experience. Applications can also be picked up at Osceola Foods and mailed back to Jared Lee, 1027 Warren Ave. Osceola, IA. 50213.

4:30 - 7:00 p.m.

Lake Icaria Marina - corning, Ia

Bait Shop itemS: 500 gal. stainless minnow tank; large assortment new fish tackle: rods, reels, hook, sinkers, bobbers, lures, tackle boxes; ice fishing items.

BoatS, motorS, trailer: New 1999 Evinrude 115 hp outboard motor; Lowe Jon Boat 14ft, and 16ft; new yacht club boat trailer 14-16ft; 4 Johnson motors; 2 Mercury motors; 2 trolling motors; new boat trailer items; new boat accessories and parts. oFFice itemS: Antique 6ft oak glass display counter; desks; file cabinets.

Service, partS manualS: Johnson; Evinrude; OMC 1965-2009; Yamaha Specialty.

Shop itemS: 3 boat lifts; 60 gal vert. air compressor; welder; 2 Tohery Picker; torch; 2 Lawson cabinets full new items; lots Johnson & Evinrude Specialty tools; Yamaha specialty tools.

Building: 12’x24’ wooden building. mike and percy have 30+ years accumulation.

Mike 712-314-1691

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Auctioneers: Jack Kretzinger 712-621-0135; Dan Kretzinger 712-621-9400

Serving Pancakes, French Toast, Scrambled Eggs and Our Special Sausage

Free Will Offering

Macksburg United Methodist Church

Auction Calendar Complete sale information is published in the Wednesday edition of the Creston News Advertiser and/or the Southwest Iowa Advertiser

Sat. Feb. 15- 10:00AM Corning, IA. Bait Shop Items; Boats, Motor & Trailer; Misc. Office & Shop Equip. for Lake Icaria Marina. Auctioneers: Jack Kretzinger & Dan Kretzinger.

Sat. Feb. 15- 1:00PM Kellerton, IA. Large Farm Machinery, Caterpillar D76 Dozer, John Deere 7200 8 Row Planter for Brad West Estate. Auctioneers: Jim Smith, Curt Pierschbacher.

Wed. Feb. 26- 9:00AM Rural Mt. Ayr, IA. Semis, Trailers, Pickups, Tractors and Sprayer, Hay Equip., Livestock Equip., and Manure Handling for Garry C. Bjuststrom Estate. Auctioneers: Sullivan Auctioneers, LLC. Advertise your auction in the CNA Classifieds and we will include it in our “Auction Calendar.”

Tank Line Supervisor Paul Mueller Company has an exciting new opportunity available for a Tank Line Supervisor.

This position plans and directs daily tank line functions to include: level of production, quality of production, productivity and method improvements and proper control of costs. Successful applicants will have 3-5 yrs, exp. in an industrial setting and BA/BS or related exp. in a manufacturing environment. Appropriate supervisory exp. needed.

Ability to interpret drawings and direct workforce based on drawing requirements.

Must be a strong team player.

We offer excellent benefits, 401(K) plan, and competitive compensation.

Paul Mueller Company Send Resume to: PO Box 320 Osceola IA 50213 or email to: mhanrahan@muel.com EOE/M/F/D/V

Construction Positions Available Available Construction Positions

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Oldcastle Group(OMG (OMG Midwest, Inc.) Oldcastle Materials Materials Group Midwest, Inc.) Oldcastle Materials Group (OMG Midwest, Inc.) dbaHallett AmericanMaterials Concrete Products positions available: dba positions available: dba Hallett Materials positions available: Ready MixPlant Plant Laborer Manager Plant Laborer Ready Mix Drivers PlantOperator Operators Dredge Operator Dredge Loader Operators Quality Control Technician Quality Control Technician Quality Control Technician

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Oldcastle provides competitive full benefits package including Oldcastle provides competitive wages, wages, benefits package including Oldcastle provides competitive wages,full full benefits package including year roundyear health & retirement options.

Women and Minorities round health & retirement options.

Women and Minorities year round health & retirement options.

Women and Minorities encourage to apply.

Oldcastle Materials is an EEO/AA employer. encouraged to apply. Oldcastle Materials is an EEO/AA employer. encourage to apply. Oldcastle Materials is an EEO/AA employer.

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Interviews being conducted from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Michael Foods, Inc. in Lenox, Iowa, has immediate opportunities for employment on 1st, 2nd & 3rd shifts Michael Foods is a diversified food processor and distributor with businesses in egg products, refrigerated grocery products and refrigerated potato products.

Previous experience in food manufacturing is not required.

We will train people with a solid work history!

For further information contact Human Resources at (641) 333-4700 or come to the plant (1009 S. Brooks St.) to apply Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Announcing e recent plant wid pay rate increases!

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

LARGE ESTATE AUCTION

Osceola Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Saturday, February 15 • 10:00 a.m.

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Tuesday, February 25

INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE MECHANICS

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Location: Northeast Kellerton, Iowa next to Highway 2

ONLINE AUCTION, 100+ Hobart 60 Quart Mixers Restaurants Nationwide, See website for locations near you. Sold to Highest Bidder! Bid online thru 2/17, www.SoldTiger.com

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

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

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

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

Computer Repair BUILTNETWORKS, 805 Wyoming Ave, Creston, IA, 641-782-4765, Computer sales, repair, networking. Over 25 years experience. PC & Mac. SPROUSE COMPUTER SOLUTIONS. 120 N. Main, Lenox, 641-780-5760 12 years experience. Reasonable & Quality PC repair and tutoring.

WESTMAN WINDOWS. Replacement windows tilt for easy cleaning and rebates bays, bows, sliders, etc.

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

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

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

Snow Removal

Driveway getting too deep?

Diveways only - no shoveling.

QUALITY GLASS CO. Automotive, $20.00 per driveway. Call Gene home, business and farm. at 641-202-1655.

Commercial lock service and Storage trailer sales. hwy 34 East, in Creston 641-782-5155 ShARP’S SELF-STORAGE Boats, records, inventory, furniture.

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

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

Justin Miner, Mastercard.

712-621-4847.

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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26 AT 9:00 A.M.

SALE TO BE HELD APPROX. 6 ½ MILES NORTH OF MOUNT AYR, IA ON HWY. 69

TRACTORS & SPRAYERS: ’10 JD 8320R MFWD w/ ILS & 1,989 hrs.; ’99 JD 8400 MFWD w/ 8,946 hrs.; ’01 JD 8310 MFWD w/ 5,829 hrs.; ’01 JD 8110 MFWD w/ 8,148 hrs.; ’00 JD 7410 w/ 6,554 hrs.; ’89 JD 4455 MFWD; ’05 JD 4720 selfpropelled w/ 1,631 hrs.; Fast 3 pt. 60’ spray booms. COMBINE & HEADS: ’05 JD 9760 STS 4WD w/ 2,253/1,564 hrs.; ’13 JD 608C “Stalkmaster” chopping C.H.; ’06 JD 630F; (2) head carts. PLANTER & TILLAGE EQUIP.: ’14 JD 1770NT 16R30” planter (new); JD 1760 12-30 VAC, flex wing fold planter (excellent); Salford 570 30’ vertical tillage tool; C-IH TigerMate 200 32 ½’ field cult.; ’03 JD 2100 5-shank ripper; ’97 JD 630 32’ disk; Phillips 3003A rotary harrow. SEMI’S, TRAILERS & PICKUPS: ’99 Int. 9000 semi; ’00 Int. 9400 day cab semi; ’95 Kenworth T600 semi; ’89 Int. 4900 dump truck; ’12 Timpte 42’ alum. Hopper bot.; ’08 Timpte 42’ alum. Hopper bot.; ’88 Transcraft 96”x 45’ flatbed; ’86 Transcraft 96”x 45’ flatbed; ’87 Ford F700 cab & chassis; ’09 PJ 32’ GN flatbed; ’06 Featherlite 25’ GN flatbed; ’05 Wilson 24’x 7’ alum.

Livestock; ’08 Maxey 20’ bumper hitch; ’98 Salem fifth wheel travel trailer; ’08 Dodge 2500 reg. cab 4WD pickup; ’07 Dodge 2500 Laramie crew cab 4WD pickup, dsl; ’04 Dodge 2500 4WD w/ Hydra bed; ’00 Dodge 2500 4WD flatbed; ’98 Dodge 3500 ext. cab 4WD w/ alum. Flatbed; ’95 Dodge 2500 reg. cab 4WD flatbed; (2) Chevy S10’s. GRAIN HANDLING: Brent 1082 grain cart; Brent 572 grain cart; Unverferth Seed Runner 2750 seed tender; Friesen 220 bulk seed tender; (2) Westfield 10”x 71’ augers; Westfield 8”x 26’ auger; Brandt 5000EX grain vac; Neuro 744 grain vac. HAY EQUIP., LIVESTOCK EQUIP. & MANURE HANDLING: ’05 JD 567 baler; ’05 JD 946 moco; Vermeer R23A rake; Vermeer BP7000 hay processor; Titan West “OK Corral” cattle system; H & S HP550 manure spreader; JD Hydra Push 450 manure spreader; 20’ 3 pt. Aer Way; Balzer 35’ running gear w/ pit pump; Booster pump w/ Cat 3208; 6” hose reel; Silencer hyd. cattle squeeze chute; 20’ alleyway & tub; Palco cattle chute; Stronghold portable corral; concrete fenceline bunks; Kelly Ryan feed wagon; 20’ hay trailer; pipe gates, corral gates, etc. DOZER, SKID LOADER, DIRT SCRAPERS & MAN LIFT: Cat D6R dozer, EROPS (excellent condition); Bobcat T300 skid loader; Reynolds 6 yard scraper; Soil Mover 7.5 yard scraper; 10’ pull-type box scraper; Simon 60’ man lift. MISC. FARM EQUIP.: Bush Hog 2415 15’ batwing; Leon 12’ tractor dozer blade; 3 pt. 10’ blade; 1,000 gal.

NH3 tank on gear; 500 gal. elliptical poly tank; Mobility 600ADJ 6-ton fertilizer buggy; Arts-Way grinder mixers; several pieces of machinery/implements for salvage.

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Creston News Advertiser Wednesday, February 12, 2014

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Citizenship: Union County Highland Clover Kids, from left, Ayden Purdum, Kadley Bailey,

C.T. Stalker, Keegan Bailey and Kolbey Bailey learn about citizenship. As part of their citizenship lesson, they decorated Valentine’s Day cookies to share with the 4-H Club.

Iowa Senate panel wants rules for restraining pregnant inmates DES MOINES (MCT) – The state Department of Corrections would be required to adopt rules for the use of restraints on pregnant inmates and detainees under a bill that passed the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday without dissent.

Under an amended version of Senate File 2019, the department would have to commence an open and public process for adopting rules with some guidance from the Legislature within 60 days of the bill’s effective date.

The rules would apply to prison and correctional facilities, county jails and municipal holding facilities and require that restraints be used in the least-restrictive manner.

“I think it’s a compromise,” said Sen. Janet Petersen, D-Des Moines.

“It keeps us moving in the right direction.”

The department rules would specify when restraints are permissible to be used and provide guidelines for allowing a support person in the birthing room with the inmate or detainee during labor and childbirth.

Use of restraints would be limited to circum-

The Senate Judiciary Committee

also approved a measure that would require Iowa law enforcement officers and jailers to receive standardize training for using Tasers. stances where a pregnant inmate or detainee was deemed to be a serious threat to herself, staff or others, or when the woman posed “an immediate and credible” risk of escape and was not able to be contained through the use of other methods, according to the bill.

Petersen said she was uncertain what the prospects were for legislative passage on an issue that has stalled previously.

She added that lawmakers could revisit the issue if they do not like the outcome of the department’s rule-making process.

Also Tuesday, the Senate Judiciary Committee approved a measure that would require Iowa law enforcement officers and jailers to receive standardized training for using Tasers.

Under Senate Study Bill 3077, all state and local law officers would be required to undergo Taser training at the Iowa Law

Enforcement Academy.

Currently, Iowa has no law requiring such training.

The proposed legislation would require officers to be trained in technical uses, along with ethical uses of the devices.

The committee also approved a “silver alert” measure that would direct the state Department of Transportation to post information on its electronic highway signs in circumstances where a “cognitively impaired” person had gone missing in the area for less than 72 hours.

The bills all go to the full Iowa Senate for consideration.

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

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Frosting: Creston’s Friends of the Library member Marie Schroeder adds more frosting to a

sugar cookie Tuesday afternoon. The group is delivering the cookies on Valentine’s Day to raise money for summer library programs.

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