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Troop 129 in Creston to celebrate 80 years

By IAN RICHARDSON

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CNA photos by JAKE WADDINGHAM

Alice and Verlyn Blevins share a kiss while holding an anniversary photo book their son Kyle put together for them.

The couple is celebrating their 66th wedding anniversary on Valentine’s Day Saturday.

A lesson in longevity & love

By JAKE WADDINGHAM

MOVIE STARS

CNA associate editor jwaddingham@crestonnews.com

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s a youngster, Kyle Blevins would peruse through his relatives’ photo collections and would consistently come across a picture of a young, smiling couple.

“The woman was so beautiful, with a radiant smile and a sparkle in her eyes,” Kyle would later recall in a photo album he gifted to his parents. “The man, handsome, with piercingly hypnotic eyes. I assumed that because I saw the same photo in several different homes that the people in this photo must be movie stars.”

Years later, Kyle would learn that couple was his parents, Alice and Verlyn Blevins, who met on their first date Feb. 14, 1948, and were married exactly a year later, Feb. 14, 1949.

The couple will celebrate their 66th wedding anniversary Saturday.

How they met

Born and raised in Wayne County, Alice was working as a secretary when her boss called and asked if she would be interested in going on a date with Verlyn.

“She had come to the conclusion that we might get along ... and it just went

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This image is the “movie star” couple Kyle Blevins, son of Alice and Verlyn Blevins, would come across in his relatives’ homes. Some years later, Kyle would realize the picture was of his parents, who met on Valentine’s Day and married on Valentine’s Day.

from there,” Alice said.

They went together for about a year, when Verlyn suggested they get married around Christmas.

“I said I was born the day before Christmas and I didn’t have any say in that, but I don’t think I want to get married then, too,” Alice said. “So we waited until Valentine’s Day.” The couple planned to be married in The Little Brown Church in the Vale in Nashua, but a winter storm made the trip too dangerous. They quickly improvised and were mar-

Alice and Verlyn Blevins hold hands while sharing their trials and tribulations from 66 years of marriage. Verlyn said, “Alice has been a big part of my life. She made a person feel welcome. I just love her an awful lot.”

ried in Promise City.

“He was working at a glove factory at that time and also drove a school bus,” Alice said. “After we were married, he had the best man take me and the car home while he went and drove the school bus route.”

Verlyn carried that strong work ethic through their relationship, working his way up to manager of Graham’s Department Store in Eagle Grove before taking a transfer to manage the store in Leon.

Each year, Verlyn and Alice tried to take a vacation with their three children, Kathy, Keith and Kyle. They have traveled as far west as Seattle, toured the northeastern United States and visited Mexico and Canada.

Before the Graham’s Department Stores closed, he was the manager of the Leon and Corydon stores, with Alice working by his side for a majority of their marriage.

“Alice has been a big part of my life,” Verlyn said.

“She made a person feel welcome. I just love her an awful lot.”

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“As a child, I would see this photo in the homes of relatives and wonder who the people in this photo were. The woman was so beautiful, with a radiant smile and a sparkle in her eyes. The man, handsome, with piercingly hypnotic eyes. I assumed that because I saw the same photo in several different homes that the people in this photo must be movie stars. It wasn’t until I was much older — older than I prefer to admit — that I realized the two people in the photo were my parents. While a bit embarrassed, I have always held on to that memory fondly and cherish my memory of my parents, the movie stars.” — Kyle Blevins

On one of the walls of 83-year-old Bob Jungst’s house hangs a plaque painted with a cartoonish Native American. Suspended below it are rows of cedar medallions, arrowheads and canoes, each marked with a date and a location.

Jungst calls this his CELEBRATION INFO “tired brave” plaque, and • Boy Scout Troop 129 each of these momentos will hold its 80th anniverrepresents a Boy Scout sary celebration Feb. 23 in campout he volunteered the basement of the Cresat during the ‘60s and ton First United Methodist Church.

‘70s.

• The event will be a soup The momentos, which and pie supper beginning trail downward for at at 6 p.m. with a program to least three feet, total follow at 7 p.m. The promore than 50. gram will include a preBack in Jungst’s day, sentation on the troop’s history and current troop Creston Troop 129’s awards. scoutmaster, Orville • Past and present scouts Lines, awarded these and leaders from the plaques and medallions troop’s history will be into each adult who stayed vited, and the public is overnight on a campout. welcome to attend.

• The cost for the event It was a tradition that will be a freewill donation.

Creston scoutmasters began before Lines became scoutmaster, and it’s a Troop 129 tradition that still goes on today.

Jungst is one of many in a line of “tired braves” who have guided Troop 129 over the years. On Feb. 23, he will be one of the many Troop 129 members, past and present, coming to celebrate the troop’s 80 years in partnership with the Creston First United Methodist Church.

80 years, 100 Eagle Scouts

Gary O’Daniels, former Troop 129 scoutmaster and current assistant scoutmaster, has compiled two books on the history of Boy Scouting in Creston. He said 80 years is a significant length of time for a chartered troop in this region, and it’s the troop’s quality leadership that has led to its longevity.

“We have a lot of dedicated leaders,” O’Daniels said.

After they moved to Creston, Verlyn took a job as a rural carrier for the Creston News Advertiser.

When he started a new job at Green Valley Chemical, Alice took over the route — more than 100 miles a day — that covered south and east of Creston.

“People have asked, why do you put up with him?”

Alice said with a laugh. “I say I put up with him because he puts up with me.

We get along pretty good.”

Family tradition Their daughter Kathy celebrates the same Valentine’s Day wedding anniversary as her parents, but she also married into a family where her in-laws and her husband’s grandparents all shared Valentine’s Day as their wedding anniversary.

At her reception, Kathy had four heart-shaped cakes decorated with her wedding date, her parents, inlaws and husband’s grandparents wedding dates.

“It was quite unusual,” Alice said. “Not very many times would you run into Please see LOVE, Page 2

Please see TROOP 129, Page 2

House panel OKs bill to increase fuel tax

DES MOINES (AP) — A House panel has approved a bill that would increase Iowa’s fuel tax, a move that mirrors action in the Senate.

Members of a transportation subcommittee approved the bill Thursday. It now moves to a full committee for consideration.

The bill would raise the state fuel tax by 10 cents. A Senate transportation subcommittee approved similar legislation Wednesday. A full committee can now review that bill.

Iowa’s current fuel tax is 22 cents per gallon for gasoline, including fees. Diesel fuel has a slightly higher tax and ethanol blends are a bit lower. The tax hasn’t been raised since 1989.

Gov. Terry Branstad and lawmakers have been vocal about raising money to help fix the state’s network of bridges and roads, many of which are in disrepair.

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TROOP 129:

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Glee Helvie Corning

Glee Helvie, 94, of Corning died Feb. 8, 2015, at Corning Nursing and Rehab.

Funeral services were Wednesday, Feb. 11, at the First Presbyterian Church in Corning. The Rev. Ken Rummer officiated.

Burial was Helvie in Forrest Hill Cemetery in Mount Etna. Pearson Family Funeral Service, 701 Seventh St., Corning, was in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be given to the family. Online condolences may be left at www.pearsonfuneralhomes.com.

Glee Helvie, daughter of Sadie (Wilson) and Elmer Spieker, was born April 9, 1920, in Cass County.

Glee graduated from Massena High School.

On June 11, 1938, Glee married Laverne William “Bill” Helvie in Hopkins, Mo. Glee was secretary for Washington Township schools from 1951 until the schools reorganized. She started working as a clerk at Herb Holste’s General Store and Mount Etna Post Office in 1958. Upon Herb’s retirement in December 1962, she took over

the store and was appointed postmaster. In 1973, the post office and store were moved to a new building in Mount Etna. She remained as postmaster until her retirement in 1982.

Glee attended the Brethren Church in Mount Etna and the First Presbyterian Church in Corning. She moved from the farm to Corning in 2000 and resided there until April 2014, when she moved to Corning Nursing and Rehab.

Glee is survived by her daughter Joyce (Norman) Stice of Hastings, Neb.; son Ron (Diane) of Corning; grandchildren, Mike, Alan and Darin (Debbie) Stice, all of Nebraska, Chad Helvie (Jane Richards) of Corning, Brian (Dana) Helvie of Treynor, Les (Amanda) Helvie of Corning and Allison (Clint) Dredge of Mount Ayr; 19 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; brother Ira Spieker of Grand Rapids, Mich.; sister Ida Mehlmann of Griswold; many cousins, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Glee was preceded in death by her parents; husband in 1994; brother Glen Spieker; infant sister Wilma; sisters-in-law, Pearl Spieker, Wanda Spieker, Bernice Helvie and Avis Kerkmann; and brothers-in-law, Lester Helvie and LeRoy Mehlman.

LOVE: Continued from Page 1

the coincidence of that from one family to another family.”

Keith also helped his parents live out an old dream by getting married in The Little Brown Church in Nashua.

“They had a little better weather,” Alice said.

And for a wedding anniversary, Kyle composed a picture album for his parents and elaborated on his memory of the “movie star” couple.

Verlyn, 87, moved to Creston Nursing and Rehab in 2012 while Alice, 86, under-

VIDEO: See a video with Alice and Verlyn Blevins online at www.crestonnews.com

went treatment for an infection. She was released from the hospital and moved in with Verlyn two days before an EF2 tornado hit Creston and damaged the hospital.

Verlyn and Alice said they enjoy all the activities that occur at Creston Nursing and Rehab, especially around the holidays.

“I can’t imagine being with anyone but him,” Alice said.

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“They’re willing to put forth the time and the effort to keep the troop active and keep the boys involved.”

In his book on the history of Troop 129, O’Daniels writes that the troop actually had its beginnings 86 years ago, in 1928. The troop’s first Eagle Scout, Wayne Strong, had his ceremony in November of 1929. But in the early ‘30s, Troop 129’s original charter partnership ended.

The United Methodist Church then began chartering the troop in 1935, and it has remained Troop 129’s partner to this day.

In December 2014, 85 years after the first Eagle Scout ceremony, Troop 129 hit another important milestone: 100 Eagle Scouts. The hundredth ceremony belonged to 17-year-old Kiernan Norton.

Family connections With a history as deep as Troop 129’s, several members in the long list of Eagle Scouts represent multiple generations of the same family.

Paul Boden, Union County building and grounds director, made Eagle Scout in 1966 at the age of 15. His four brothers, Carroll, David, Greg and John, all became Eagle Scouts through Troop 129, too. Boden then returned as an assistant commander when his sons joined Troop 129. In 1993, Paul’s son Chris made Eagle Scout, and his second son Adam made Eagle Scout in 1997.

Boden said scouting has been an important part of his family because of the adventure and education that comes with it.

“It’s the learning experience,” he said. “You get to do things that you don’t normally get to do.”

Jungst’s and Lines’ sons were Troop 129 Eagle Scouts, as well. Lines’ son Tom became an Eagle Scout in 1970. Lines’ other son, John, and Jungst’s son, Kevin, became Eagle

Contributed photo

Troop 129 poses for a group photo at the end of a 1991 canoe trip. Standing from left are Ray Courtney, Paul Boden, Chris Boden, Loren Edsall, Greg Boden, Michael Boden and Mark Frank. Sitting from left are Gary O’Daniels, Todd Edsall, Tyler Courtney, Sean O’Daniels and Micah Bascom.

Scouts in February 1974.

That February was a record-setting month for the troop, as 12 boys became Eagle Scouts, more than any other single month in troop history. In fact, the ‘70s was also a time when Troop 129 reached as many as 80 members at once.

All grown up Both Jungst and Lines hold the Silver Beaver Award, the highest rank in adult scouting. And now, years later, they are proud to see where several of their former scouts have ended up.

“I’m still in touch with some of the boys that we had in the troop 40 years ago or so,” Lines said.

“One of our scouts is an orthopedic surgeon in Des Moines, and he replaced both of my knees.”

Looking back on their days leading such a large troop, both Jungst and the 86-year-old Lines can recall many humorous stories, as each former Troop 129 scoutmaster likely can.

Jungst especially remembers the time he and Lines discovered several boys— including their sons—had snuck out of a campout to visit some girls at a malt shop, leaving their rolled-up blankets in their

CNA photo by IAN RICHARDSON

Bob Jungst, former assistant scoutmaster of Troop 129, holds his tired brave plaque. Each medallion, arrowhead and canoe represents a campout that Jungst helped on. Jungst said former scoutmaster Orville Lines’ plaque has even more medallions than his.

beds. He also laughingly remembers the time one of the boys wouldn’t go to sleep because he wanted to wait until the Northern Lights were “turned on.”

Even after 40 years, Jungst and Lines are still

Iconic Iowa drive-in opens after renovation CLEAR LAKE (AP) — Seth Thackery’s smile was as bright as the winter sunshine Wednesday as he showed off the newly renovated Barrel Drive-In on the first day of the 2015 season.

“We pretty much just reconditioned everything inside,” Thackery said. “We took down the ceiling, put up a new ceiling. We painted everything in the dining room.”

The Globe Gazette reports (http://bit.ly/1MhcATB ) that Thackery is grateful for the many hours of volunteer labor and donations of materials which helped to make the renovations possible and saved the iconic landmark from going under.

It’s a far cry from last year.

The Barrel was in financial trouble and a neighboring business was eyeing the property for possible purchase to expand its business. Thackery admitted he was in near financial ruin.

Then the community stepped in and a groundswell of citizen support helped turn things around.

Volunteers painted and spruced up the place. Customers continued to come.

There was a “Save the Barrel” Facebook page.

Business became so good the restaurant stayed open about a month past its normal closing date.

On Wednesday, it opened

about a month earlier than usual.

The light wall color seems to brighten up the place. A partition and several booths in the middle of the dining room have been removed.

With the remaining booths placed along the wall, there is space in the middle of the room for several tables and chairs.

All new lights were installed in the dining room.

The bathrooms were renovated. A new sound system pipes 1950s tunes into the drive-in.

“It was a lot of work. We had a lot of volunteers who helped,” Thackery said.

One big change is wait

staff will take customer orders at their tables rather than customers placing their orders at the counter.

“It’s all new systems for me. I hope people are a little understanding and give

us a little break at first,” Thackery said. “Even my employees from last year never really waited on tables. They just answered the phones and brought out food.”

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

Driving tests on Wednesday mornings by appointment.

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

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

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

Friday

Holy Spirit Rectory ReRun Shop, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 107 W. Howard St. 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.

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A quorum of Creston City Council members may be present at a Congressman Young visit 4:30 p.m. Monday at congregate meal site, restored Creston Depot. Open to the public. The mayor may also be present. This is not a business meeting, and no business will be conducted.

—————— Creston School Board, 6 p.m. Monday, boardroom, 801 N. Elm St. Agenda includes: discussion of Prescott and Creston Community School Districts consolidation; public forum; curriculum report from CTE and PE; Titan Energy fiveyear preventative maintenance agreement; reports: principal, director of education services, business manager’s and superintendent’s; board discussion.

—————— Union County Board of Supervisors, 9 a.m. Tuesday, Union County Courthouse boardroom.

Agenda includes: 9:05 a.m. open forum; 9:10 a.m. Tim Ostroski, Southern Iowa Council of Governments (SICOG): community development block grant drawdown; 9:20 a.m. Chris Lee, SICOG: first reading on the Creston Airport zoning project; 9:40 a.m. Paula White, county recorder: fourth quarter reports; 9:50 a.m. Steve Akes, county engineer: maintenance activity report, discuss motor grader replacement options,

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

Holy Spirit Rectory ReRun Shop, 9 a.m. to noon, 107 W. Howard St. Family Caregiver Support Group, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Alzheimer’s Association office, 228 N. Pine St. For more information, contact Jaleyn at 641-782-4040.

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 boardroom.

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

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

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

Cromwell Women’s Fellowship, 2:30 p.m., Crest Ridge Estates.

Theme: Valentines.

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

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

Friends of the Creston Public Library Board, 6 p.m., Gibson Memorial Library, 200 W. Montgomery St. Meeting open to all members.

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

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

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ENTERTAINMENT

A call for safety Dear Readers: It seems that everyone is using a CELLPHONE. It’s very easy to be distracted by using your cellphone while driving — calls, texts, maps and who knows what else. Talking on a cellphone while driving can be fatal. Many states and cities have outlawed their use while driving.

Laws vary from state to state and city to city. Here are some of the ways cellphone use has been limited: * Use of a cellphone is banned unless using a handsfree device or a mount. * Texting while driving is not allowed. * Cellphone use in school zones is not permitted. * Drivers under the age of 18 may not be allowed to use cellphones at all.

Using your hand-held cellphone could potentially cost you a ticket, not to mention the possibilities of getting in or causing a wreck.

Is that phone call or text message really that important? Methinks not. — Heloise A PERSONAL MESSAGE Dear Readers: Allow me

Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) This is a popular time for you.

Today, however, you might be annoyed with someone who is far away or from another culture. Be patient.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Quarrels about shared property or inheritances might occur today. But in the bigger picture, people are impressed with you right now. Go with that.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Avoid arguments with bosses, parents, teachers and VIPs today. Instead, focus on future travel plans and chances to explore opportunities in publishing and the media.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Difficulties with co-workers might arise today. Likewise, disputes about travel plans might occur. Instead, focus on how you can benefit from the resources of others.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Be patient with romantic partners today. There’s no point in expecting too much. Some people are into Valentine’s Day; some are not. (Most Leos are.) Sigh.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept.

22) Family disputes, especially with a female relative, might take place today. If this is the case, you have a choice of being part of the problem or part of the solution.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Perhaps because you have certain expectations today, you feel a bit short-tempered with others. Don’t let your own state of mind ruin your day. Let it put a smile on your face.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Financial disputes are likely today. They might take place over the cost of a social event or a vacation, or have something to do with the care and education of children. Chill out.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) It’s easy to be quarrelsome today or to be upset with others. Naturally, they seem to be irritable and impulsive. Or might this be your response to them?

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Something secretive or behind the scenes might agitate you today. Don’t let this get you down. Don’t be at the mercy of others.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) You might have a dispute about possessions or money with a female acquaintance,

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Hints from Heloise a little space in this column to send a special message to someone I love a lot!

Happy 34th anniversary, David. Today is Friday, the 13th of February. Can it really be this long? Thank you for putting up with me. It’s been a very interesting and fun ride. I’m looking forward to the next decade or two with you in my heart. — Luv, M.M. SEND A GREAT HINT TO: Heloise P.O. Box 795000 San Antonio, TX 782795000 Fax: 1-210-HELOISE Email: Heloise@Heloise. com TRAVEL HINT Dear Heloise: I turn my white clothes inside out for packing. That way, any spot or “accidental spill” will be on the inside of the outfit. — C.B., via email BINDER CLIPS

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Use a large one to close pet-food bags. I use the extra-large size to secure litter liners in my cat’s litter box.

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Horoscope especially in a group situation. Don’t make a big deal about things. If you let this pass you by, you will be happier.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Avoid a Mexican standoff with a female boss today. (This includes Mom.) People are volatile and emotionally heated.

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YOU BORN TODAY You are clever, witty and entertaining.

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wrongs in society in order to make the world a better place.

Fortunately, people will listen to you. Settle your debts this year to prepare for financial accumulation in the next three years. To clear away indebtedness is the thrust of this year. Consolidate your affairs for future growth.

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COMMUNITY

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Club news Chautauqua Circle

The GFWC Progressive Chautauqua Circle met Dec. 9 at Summit House for a tea party. Hostesses were Peg Anderson, Carolyn Biere, Kay Ritter and Judy Woods.

Members were served a variety of teas, petite sandwiches and desserts. Entertainment was done by a piano duet of Marilyn Engelson and Sherri McKee. Woods read an introduction of the history of each Christmas song before it was played.

Seventeen members were present.

A hat contest was held and Kathy Tapken won. A white elephant gift, wrapped cup or mug, exchange game was played.

New Business - Hostesses were thanked for the food and teas. Jeri Henderson was thanked for planning and organizing the October field trip to Corning.

Old Business – Henderson asked to have the month of January and February domestic violence donations switched, canned goods in January and money donations for gas cards in February.

Sharon led the members in A Collect for Club Women in union and the meeting was adjourned. Members helped Henderson finish wrapping presents for the family the club had adopted for Christmas.

GFWC Progressive Chautauqua Circle met Jan. 27 at the home of Linda Huffman, with Kathy Tapken as co-hostess.

The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. Devotions were read

by Kay Ritter. The treasurer report was read. The program on conservation was led by Pauline McCoy. She informed the club about the North Thompson Water Quality Project in Union and surrounding counties. Discussion was held by many

members about water conservation and grassed waterways.

The meeting was called to order. Roll call was answered by answering the following question, “What is your favorite tree?” Six members were in attendance. The secretary report was read.

Communication and Reports – Kay Ritter, bloodmobile co-chairperson, reported volunteers were needed and thus filled for various jobs regarding the Feb. 24 bloodmobile. Mary Morris volunteered to take the “caller” position.

Henderson read a letter from the Crisis Intervention Advocacy Center. Discussion was held on projects that could be done by the club in the fall of 2015. Judy Weese handed out a packet listing the total hours the club members volunteered time or money in 2014.

Linda Hughes, reading chairperson, reported the club had read 842 books in 2014. She had previously handed out the GFWC/ IOWA Adventures in Reading 2014-16 suggested list of books members could read.

New Business – Sharon Booth will see that a book is donated to Gibson Library in memorial to Beverly Braymen. The Collect for Club Women was read in unison being led by the president.

The meeting was adjourned.

The next meeting will be Feb. 24 at the home of Pat Butcher.

Creston Ladies Literary Circle

Creston Ladies Literary Circle met Feb. 6 at the home of Linda Hartsock. President Linda Hartsock conducted the business meeting. Roll was called and minutes of the previous meeting read.

Treasurer Dyan Huffman gave the treasurer’s report.

“Lisette’s List” by Susan Vreeland was reviewed by

Susan Weight. The story is of surviving the Nazi invasion and the successful safe keeping of most of Lisette’s art.

Choices of a three layer coconut sour cream cake or triple layer chocolate cake were offered to the ladies.

The next meeting will be Feb. 20 with Judy Gile as hostess, and Stephani Finley reviewing “Splendid Solutions” by Jeffrey Kluger.

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Creston Lions Club

Creston Lions Club met 6:30 p.m. Feb. 3 at The Pizza Ranch with 12 members and two guests present. Ron Dunphy, president, opened the meeting with leading the Pledge of Allegiance.

Delmer Brown gave the invocation.

Dunphy presided over the business meeting. The minutes of the January meeting were approved. Items discussed included the decision to donate funds to Camp Herkto Hollow, which is a camp for people with diabetes. The motion was made by Jerry Thomsen.

Charles Chester presented information about the annual Spud Supper to be held Feb. 26 at Creston United Methodist Church. Serving will start at 4 p.m. Work schedule sign-up sheets were passed around. The cost of the meal is $7 for a large baked potato with a variety of toppings, beverage and bars.

Carry-outs will be available, as well as customers may eat on site. Tickets are available from Lions members. Profits will help Creston Lions with community projects.

Further business included approval of ordering candy for the annual Candy Days held in September, as well as for counter sales. Creston Lions will be helping with lighting at McKinley Park.

The next regular meeting will be on March 2. Anyone interested in membership in Creston Lions may contact Stew Stewart or any Lions member.

Creston Area China Painters held its monthly meeting at Homestead Assisted Living.

Upcoming is a workshop for potters/porcelain painters by Paul Lewing of Washington State Potters, and ceramic artists are invited. The workshop is a two-day event at the home of Judith Wachter of Afton. Contact her for more information. Total cost is $100. Reservations are due March 2 with a $50 down payment. For reservations, call 641-340-0372. The class can accommodate 10 to 15 students.

The spring meeting for Iowa China Painters is March 21 in Story City. Vicky York will be the guest artist.

Iowa China Painters Convention is April 23-25 at the Holiday Inn on Merle Hay Road in Des Moines. The general public is invited to view the art at no charge.

A table decoration, consisting of cups and a cup tree will be the club’s centerpiece donation for convention auction.

The Creston Cancer Center currently has 34 cups. A The weekly Kiwanis meetcup is chosen by individuals ing was held 12:05 p.m. Tuescompleting treatment. Remember to continue painting these cups.

The March 6 meeting agenda is Easter egg creations. Bring eggs you have completed for “show and tell.”

Kiwanis

day at The Windrow with 29 members and one guest.

President Jane Lowe presided. Ron Levine did the prayer, and Karen Norton was finemaster.

The program was Julie Lang, Matura Headstart program director. This is Headstart’s 50th year of working with 3 to 5 year olds and their families on learning

skills and activities that help in lifelong learning.

Kiwanis Pancake Day is 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. March 10 at the Methodist Church, 400 N. Elm St. Tickets bought in advance are $6 and at the door $7. For children younger than 12, cost is $3. Members have tickets for sale now.

Congregate meals Creston meals Feb. 16-20 Menu subject to change.

Reservations are required the day before. Call 641-7822447.

Monday: Closed for President’s Day. Tuesday: pork with supreme sauce, mashed potatoes, broccoli, multigrain bread, citrus fruit cup.

Wednesday: tuna croquettes, corn and macaroni

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Thursday: beef spaghetti sauce, spaghetti noodles, Italian vegetables, garlic breadstick, fresh banana.

Friday: vegetable beef stew, glazed carrots, cabbage, wheat roll, fresh fruit.

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HEALTH

February is Heart Month: 5 surprising facts that might save your life (BPT) — The human heart is incredible: It pumps 2 ounces of blood in every heartbeat, totaling at least 2,500 gallons daily. It has its own electrical pulse and beats 100,000 times a day.

Yet, unless there’s something wrong with yours, you probably don’t give your heart a second thought from day-to-day.

Perhaps no one understands this better than Dr. Lee Friedman, a radiologist from St. Petersburg, Florida. When he was told he needed a pacemaker, Friedman realized his heart condition might require him to quit his job, because historically pacemakers weren’t approved for use with an MRI - a common tool used by radiologists. Friedman’s job meant he was surrounded by MRI machines every day. He was also concerned he would not be able to get an MRI himself if he needed one in the future.

Fortunately, after asking his doctor many questions, Friedman learned that a Medtronic pacemaker with SureScan Technology had received FDA approval for use in an MRI environment.

He got the facts, made the treatment decision that was

right for him, and was able to keep his job.

Today he works closely with his physician to ensure his heart stays healthy.

Understanding heart health and options for treatment can directly affect your quality of life today and in the future. Consider these five important heart facts and how they might save your life: 1. Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death in the U.S. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S., causing one in four deaths, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This is higher than cancer, diabetes, stroke and accidents.

It’s important to ask your doctor about risk factors and what you can do to keep your heart healthy, including exercising and maintaining a proper weight.

2. Exercising is one of the best ways to boost heart health.

If you want to cut your risks of heart disease it’s best to start a regular exercise routine. The Mayo Clinic recommends exercising for 30 minutes on most days of the week. This helps to reduce your chances of

developing conditions that strain the heart, like high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes. If you can’t exercise 30 minutes at one time, break it up into three, 10-minute-sessions throughout the day.

3. One in three American adults has high blood pressure.

A woman’s heart beats about 78 times per minute, while the male heart beats about 70 beats per minute.

This creates blood pressure, the force of blood against artery walls, which can change throughout the day depending on what you’re doing or how you are feeling. If it’s

high for too long, it can pose serious health risks. One in three American adults, or 67 million people, have high blood pressure, according to the CDC. A physician can easily diagnose high blood pressure and determine a treatment plan, so it’s important to talk about testing at your next annual exam.

4. More Americans are needing pacemakers; access to an MRI is important.

You may not think you’ll ever need a pacemaker, but statistics show that the number of people getting them is on the rise. The likelihood of needing a pacemaker increases with age; however,

numerous conditions might require you to get a pacemaker earlier in life. If you are diagnosed with a slow heart beat - also known as bradycardia - you may need a pacemaker. Between 50 and 75 percent of people with pacemakers may need to undergo MRI scans at some point in their lives, so pacemakers that are MRI-compatible may be a wise choice. For additional information about MRI and pacemakers, please visit www.mypacemaker.com.

5. Treating a heart attack within an hour improves survival odds.

Heart attack survival

rates increase by 23 percent if you get treatment within three hours and by 50 percent if you get treatment within an hour, according to the American Heart Association. One of the biggest issues about a heart attack, which can happen to a person at any age, is that the symptoms aren’t always obvious. Learning the symptoms and taking immediate action is key: symptoms include shortness of breath, extreme fatigue, dizziness, nausea, stomach pain and chest discomfort. Ask your doctor about more often-ignored symptoms.

Sounding the alarm about keepsake ultrasounds Everyone has a favorite keepsake stashed in a drawer somewhere — a withered corsage from the prom; a yellowing newspaper writeup of the first high-school soccer game you played in; or something less conventional. Actress and pop singer Hilary Duff confessed to keeping her son’s umbilical cord stump in a baggie in her makeup drawer.

Unfortunately, ever-angling entrepreneurs have decided that every pregnant woman should pick up a keepsake ultrasound of her growing fetus the next time she’s at the mall! That has the Food and Drug Administration sounding yet another alarm about the growing popularity of these unregulated pre-birth images. They first cautioned people against them more than 10 years ago, but nobody paid much attention. Now it’s time for a “Hey there, listen up, don’t do that” alarm.

The FDA — along with the American Medical Association, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the American College of Radiology, the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine and the American Pregnancy Association — warn against the casual use of an ultrasound device by untrained and unlicensed personnel. Why? Growing embryos are very sensitive, and too much of a zap from an undertrained ultrasound operator may heat up fetal tissue. There’s a possibility of heating fetal bone (in the skull and spine especially), which may cause developmental problems. So have

Weekly health tips Dr. Mehmet Oz, M.D. and Dr. Michael Roizen, M.D.

an ultrasound done in a medical facility if and only if your doctor recommends it.

They’ll be happy to print a keepsake copy of it for you.

RECESS BEFORE LUNCH MEANS KIDS EAT MORE FRUITS AND VEGETABLES In Disney’s 2001 animated movie “Recess: School’s Out,” bad-guy Secretary of Education Phillium Benedict (voiced by James Woods) tries to ban recess nationwide. He mistakenly believes that by trapping kids in school all day, test scores will skyrocket and he will become president.

(Spoiler alert: Benedict suffers humiliating defeat.)

But if “The Enemy of Recess” knew that kids will eat a lot more vegetables and fruit (research shows such improved nutrition leads to better learning and higher test scores) when recess is scheduled before lunch, would he still have attempted his all-work, no-play version of school-world domination? Hard to say, but we’re glad to hear about this recent discovery made by researchers in Oren, Utah.

It offers a great way to improve kids’ nutrition and to eliminate a lot of the waste that schools are complaining about now that they’re mandated to serve up healthier foods. It’s estimated that an extra $4 million in fruits and veggies are discarded daily!

The researchers found that when kids in grades

one through six have recess before their midday meal, they eat about 54 percent more fruits and vegetables than if recess comes afterward. Seems kids are hungrier after a bit of exercise (duh!), and when recess follows lunch, they rush through lunch, skipping what they can (fruits and vegetables) to get outside sooner. So, let’s make recess before lunch a part of the guidelines in the National School Lunch Program and help kids grow stronger and think better during their school day.

REVISING YOUR RESOLUTIONS FOR SUCCESS New Year’s resolutions are like a souffle — they go flat really fast. That’s because they tend to be undoable or just unfortunate.

We’re sorry that Jose Conseco had to make “don’t blow off another finger” his resolution this year, but we do applaud musician and producer Quincy Jones’ resolution — if he goes about it right; he said he wants to: “lose 40 pounds” because “there are no 250-pound 80-year-olds.” So here are our resolution-revision suggestions that will get you back on track to a healthier, happier 2015.

Change “I will lose weight quickly” to “I will eat a balanced diet.” If you shortchange your body on calories and nutrients, your metabolism will slow to a

no-weight-loss crawl. Go for veggies, fruits, 100 percent whole grains and lean protein. That one’s for Quincy.

Change “I will work out hard daily” to “I’ll get moderate exercise five days a week.” Moderate exercise boosts immune strength; rest days help build muscle and prevent injury. But going flat out for more than 90 minutes day after day (especially without eating enough healthful foods) depresses the immune system.

Change “I’ll stop drinking this month” to “I’ll drink moderately.” If you’re not alcohol-dependent, don’t set yourself up for bingeing once your ban is lifted!

Moderate drinking (1 drink a day for women; 1-2 for men) is optimal for longevity.

And if you need more help making a health resolution you can stick with, check out the support and suggestions in “Why New Year’s Resolutions Fail — and How to Succeed” at www.clevelandclinic.org.

HOW TO KEEP YOUR TEEN DRIVER SAFE When 23-year-old singer-songwriter James Taylor starred in the 1971 drag-racing movie “Two Lane Blacktop” his character loved speeding down the highway.

But with age comes wisdom (sometimes) and by 1988, J.T. was crooning, “Never, ever die young.” Well, one of the best ways to make sure a young person’s life is long and happy is to get involved in teaching kids safe driving techniques — and staying on them!

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

says that every day, seven 16- to 19-year-olds die in car accidents, and 300,000 are treated in emergency rooms annually for driving-related injuries. Now a new study has found that letting your teen know that you are using an in-vehicle data recorder to track what goes on while the car is moving, plus what researchers call “vigilant care,” drastically reduces teen recklessness.

Such data recorders range from $70 (the SafeDriver) to $15 a month for ones that streams live data (Escort Entourage PS). And “vigilant care” means your teen must let you know where he or she is via text messages (never ever sent while driving), and that family “driving chats” are held once a week to discuss key issues such as how to behave with friends in the car (a highrisk situation), wearing a seatbelt (ALWAYS) and impaired driving — and there must be consequences if rules are broken.

The combination of technology and parental involvement surrounds teens with protection. As one teen in the study said, “I felt as though someone was sitting by my side, even though I was alone in the car.”

FORWARD MOTION You’ve heard the expression “Move it or lose it”?

Wow, is that true! A new study looked at the life expectancy of over 334,000 men and women, and found that — regardless of your body mass index — inactivity (no recreational activity and a sedentary job) is twice as likely as obesity to lead to premature death.

The good news? Researchers found that if overor healthy-weight couch potatoes did just 20 minutes of brisk walking a day, they could slash their risk of premature death by 16 percent to 30 percent. And going from “moderately inactive” to “active” brings even better results. So here’s how to get “active.”

1. Hey Batman, find Robin. For real success, you want an exercise buddy/ coach you trust so you’ll listen to coaching, prodding — even a smackdown, if you need it. And if your Robin isn’t local, arrange for a daily check-in via social media, texting and/or a call, so you can get support and report on your progress. Dr. Mike says choosing the right buddy is the most important thing you can do for your health.

2. Aim for 10,000 steps a day. Every morning, grab your pedometer (you have one, don’t you?) and count all of your steps, right through your new routine of a daily 30- to 60-minute walk.

3. Laugh — a lot. Getting healthy should be fun!

Laughter will keep you engaged and eager to exercise. *** Mehmet Oz, M.D. is host of “The Dr. Oz Show,” and Mike Roizen, M.D. is Chief Wellness Officer and Chair of Wellness Institute at Cleveland Clinic. To live your healthiest, tune into “The Dr. Oz Show” or visit www.sharecare.com. (c) 2015 Michael Roizen, M.D. and Mehmet Oz, M.D. Distributed by King Features Syndicate, Inc.

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The 6 smartest money moves Millennials can make in 2015 (BPT) — Money worries know no age limit, and financial health is important for everyone - which could explain why financial pledges are among the most common New Year’s resolutions. Still, Millennials are a bit more likely than any other age group to be tempted into spending too much, according to research by the Barna Group.

Forty-one percent of Millennials said they are often or sometimes tempted to spend more than they have or can afford, according to the Barna survey. Interestingly, 66 percent also said they are tempted to procrastinate, which could add up to plenty of broken resolutions for Generation Y in 2015.

If you’ve promised yourself you’ll do better at money management in the New Year, here are the six smartest moves you can make to help you keep that resolution going until 2016 - and beyond.

1. Use what you know (technology) to help you manage what you want to understand better (finances).

Millennials are the generation most comfortable with technology. The majority own and use multiple digital devices for personal and professional applications throughout their everyday lives. But surprisingly, they

are also the generation most likely to struggle with financial literacy, studies show.

In fact, in a survey by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), just 24 percent of Millennials were able to correctly answer four questions on a five-question financial literacy quiz.

Technology can help you get a better handle on your finances. Personal finance tools like Mint.com provide easy money-management. When you create a free account, Mint pulls all your financial information - recurring bills, account balances, etc. - into one location so you see your complete financial picture. The site also helps you create a budget, track your progress and stick to it. A free down-

loadable app allows you to easily access your information on-the-go via your iPhone, Android, or Windows smartphone.

2. Scrutinize your current spending.

It’s impossible to save money - or achieve any other financial goal - until you have a handle on your spending. Was yours out of control in 2014? Gather together all recurring monthly bills, such as utilities and rent, your mobile service provider, groceries, entertainment, etc. Calculate how much you spend in a month.

Is it almost as much as you earn? Is it more? Look for areas where you can reduce spending and categorize them as needs versus wants.

Cutting unnecessary spend-

ing is a good start, but don’t overlook possibilities for trimming necessary expenses as well. For example, it might be a good time to talk to your cable provider about a cheaper plan.

3. Build a budget.

In 2014, 61 percent of American adults don’t have a budget and don’t keep close track of their spending, according to a Harris Poll commissioned by the National Foundation for Credit Counseling. Not having a budget is like attempting to quarterback a football game without a game plan.

Budgeting not only helps you stay in control of your spending and saving, it can make you feel more in control, confident and empowered in other areas, too.

Your budget should provide for necessary recurring expenses (like food, utilities, rent, transportation), retirement and regular savings, as well as some money for fun. You can find plenty of budget templates through online resources.

4. Establish an emergency fund.

More than a third of Americans 18 and older say they have no savings (excluding retirement savings), according to the 2014 Consumer Financial Literacy Survey. Rainy-day savings can help you pay for emergencies - like an unexpected car repair or dental work - without forcing you into debt. What’s more, putting money into an emergency fund with every paycheck helps you form a savings habit, and can ease the emotional stress of worrying about financial emergencies.

5. Set financial goals.

Look back at 2014 and assess which goals you achieved and which need to be refreshed for 2015.

Consider what you did that helped you succeed in certain areas or where you might need to adjust. Evaluate where you most need to focus your attention. Don’t overwhelm yourself by trying to do everything at once.

Instead, focus on one or two key financial goals.

6. Keep an eye on your credit.

Sixty percent of American adults haven’t reviewed their credit score within the past 12 months, and 65 percent haven’t looked at their credit report, according to the Harris survey. Credit is a vital element of overall financial health. Begin regularly reviewing your credit report and score - doing so does not negatively impact your score. Mint provides users with a free credit score and summary through its website and app. Knowing your credit status can help you better understand what you need to do to improve it.

Good credit not only affects your ability to secure future credit - such as credit cards or a mortgage - your credit score can influence what you pay for some forms of insurance, whether utilities might require you to provide a security deposit when opening a new account, and even your ability to get a good job if you apply with an employer who requires a credit check.

Good financial habits can make a lifetime of impact, so this New Year, no matter who you are, make the promise to yourself to be good with your money.

Keeping these six money moves in mind, 2015 will be your best financial year yet.

Better late than never for retirement planning for 2015 (BPT) — If you’re within 10 years of retirement and haven’t done any appreciable planning, you’re not alone.

Nearly half of Americans age 50 and older expect to retire later than they hoped, citing financial concerns, according to a 2013 study by the Associated PressNORC Center for Public Affairs Research. And while you may be part of that group, keep in mind, it’s better to plan late than never.

A good benchmark on retirement readiness is the ability to replace at least 75 percent of your pre-retirement income at the age you qualify for full Social Security benefits, which is 66 or 67 for most people. Retirement income can come from a variety of sources, including Social Security, savings and a pension, if you have one.

“While people age 50 or older no longer have time

on their side when it comes to retirement savings, there are strategies that can help you play catch up,” says Elaine Sarsynski, executive vice president, MassMutual Retirement Services division. “Pre-retirees have some levers to pull that younger workers may not.”

To help you make the most of your retirement planning, follow the tips below.

• First, take stock of where you are. Meet with a financial professional who can evaluate your retirement resources and project how much income you can expect if you retire at a certain age. Many 401(k) plans offer online tools to help you determine where you stand and how likely you are to replace your income based on your current assets and saving habits.

• Make the most of matching contributions.

Say your employer matches

contributions to your 401(k) plan up to 5 percent of your salary and you only contribute 2 percent, you’re turning down free money. Make sure you save enough to at least get the full match.

• Talk to your tax advisor about whether you should contribute to your 401(k) on a before- or after-tax basis. Pre-tax contributions may make it affordable to save a higher percentage of your pay by deferring some of your tax liability until retirement. After-tax contributions may reduce your tax liability in retirement.

• Take advantage of catchup contributions. If you’re age 50 or older at the end of the calendar year, you are eligible to contribute up to an additional $6,000 to your retirement plan in 2015.

That’s on top of the $18,000 limit for younger employ-

ees. Matching contributions from your employer do not count toward your contribution limit.

• Optimize Social Security. You can begin taking Social Security retirement benefits as early as age 62.

But should you?

“It depends on a lot of things - your health, medical history, current cash needs, and future financial obligations, to name a few,” says Farnoosh Torabi, best-selling author and personal finance coach. “But one thing is certain: the longer you delay your application, the bigger your benefit will be.”

The maximum benefit from Social Security starts at age 70. You can estimate your retirement benefit by using the Social Security Administration’s Retirement Estimator at ssa.gov/estimator.

• Don’t forget your pen-

sion. If you are entitled to a pension, this is an important source of income that should factor into your retirement planning. Your pension pays you a benefit at retirement based on factors such as your years of service and salary. Your plan administrator will have specific information about your plan.

“When it comes to saving for retirement, don’t let a late start dissuade you,” Sarsynski says. “Becoming more financially disciplined and making the most of your resources can go a long way

toward helping you retire on your own terms.”

For more information about planning your retirement, go to www.RetireSmart.com.

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Class 2A • District 14 The winner of District #13 will play the winner of District #14, Sat., Feb. 28 at 7:00 p.m. at Waukee for a state tournament birth.

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The number of consecutive home wins for Gonzaga after an 8051 win over Loyola Marymount Thursday.

National Digest

Hawks lose IOWA CITY — Maurice Walker sank two free throws with 11 seconds left to help Minnesota beat Iowa 64-59 on Thursday night.

Walker finished with seven points on 1-of-5 shooting, but went 5-of-6 from the line.

Andre Hollins led Minnesota (16-9, 5-7 Big Ten) with 20 points, making 7-of-14 from the field.

Iowa (15-9, 6-5) came within two points with 20 seconds left after Jarrod Uthoff sank two free throws. But Minnesota’s Nate Mason made 1-of-2 from the line with 19 seconds left and Walker sealed it.

Uthoff finished with 17 points and seven boards for Iowa.

“We just weren’t very good from the start,” said Aaron White, who finished with 13 points for Iowa. “We weren’t shooting open shots. We weren’t moving well.”

Minnesota, winners of three straight, snapped the Hawkeyes’ two-game winning streak. The Gophers shot just 40 percent from the field, making just 23-of-57 shots, including 6-of-19 from behind the arc.

Streak snapped CHOTEAU, Mont. -A Montana girls’ basketball team lost Thursday night for the first time since the 2010 state championship game, snapping the nation’s longest current winning streak at 120 games.

Fairfield fell 50-38 to Class B rival Choteau, which rallied from a seven-point second-half deficit to end the longest streak in Montana high school history.

“All good things must come to an end,” said Fairfield coach Dustin Gordon, according to the Great Falls Tribune.

Fairfield’s streak was the sixth-longest girls’ basketball winning streak in the history of the National Federation of State High School Associations -- and the longest since Duncanville, Texas, won 134 games from 1987 to ‘91.

Only two prep boys’ basketball streaks were longer: Passaic, N.J. (159) and Valdosta, Georgia, Christian (129).

Baskin, Louisiana, holds the top spot overall with 218 consecutive games from 1947 to ‘53.

SPORTS

Panthers jump on AHSTW early Former Panther Harris coaches Vikings in 67-40 loss to Creston

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

AVOCA — When this year’s Creston seniors were seventh-graders, former Panther state tournament guard G.G. Harris was Creston’s eighth-grade boys basketball coach.

Thursday night, he got a close-up look at how those Creston players have developed as his AHSTW (Avoca) boys were overwhelmed early in a 67-40 loss to Creston in a late-season nonconference game on the Vikings’ court.

Creston’s fullcourt manto-man defensive pressure created transition baskets in opening up a 12-0 lead in the first four minutes.

The first quarter ended with Creston holding a 22-6 lead.

“I knew we weren’t prepared for that,” Harris said. “We see some pressure f r o m teams like Treynor or IKM, but even then they Harris are not as physical or quick out top as what we saw tonight. They’re long, even their guards are long.

“Those guys were seventh-graders the last time I was in Creston,” Harris said. “It’s really cool to see how they progressed and

how they stayed together as a team. They play together so well. Our help side defense was quick, but they know each other so well, they continue to move and get open for one another.”

The Vikings (12-9) — which include freshman 3-point shooting guard R.J. Harris, younger brother of G.G. and son of Jan and Susan Harris — steadied their game in a 13-13 second quarter for a 35-19 Panther halftime lead.

“We played solid defense and we were rebounding,” Harris said. “If I can take anything positive away from tonight, it’s that we rebounded against a solid, physical jumping team. We open districts against Clarinda Monday, so this was huge for us to face a team like this right now.”

New series Harris said Creston athletic director Jeff Bevins had sent out a mass email looking for nonconference opponents, since the school was no longer scheduling all Hawkeye 10 teams twice.

Only one meeting each year counts in the conference standings.

“When I saw the email, I told our AD let’s play them,” Harris said. “We should be in Creston next year. It’s one of those things I was looking forward to as a coach. The intensity Creston plays at is very high, and we need that before the postseason.”

CNA photo by LARRY PETERSON

Creston senior Jake Miller defends AHSTW’s Adam Kiesel (24) during Thursday’s game. Miller came off the bench to provide two points and two rebounds in the Panthers’ 67-40 victory.

Harris could be heard making some offensive calls that were familiar to anyone who watched Jim Calkins coach the Panthers while Harris was appearing in the 2005 and 2006 state tournaments.

“He’s got a lot of influence on me,” Harris said.

“I try to implement some of the transition game stuff we were successful with when I

Bulldogs bank in buzzer beater for first round win

By JAKE WADDINGHAM

CNA associate editor • jwaddingham@crestonnews.com

ORIENT — With nine seconds left and tied 41-41, Orient-Macksburg i-bounded the ball to senior Shannon Eads for the final shot in regulation of Thursday’s Class 1A Region 8 game against East Union.

“We talked about it in the timeout about how they were in foul trouble, so she (head coach Kim DeJongh) said just go for it,” Eads said.

“She said if you make it, you make it or I go to the line. If not, we go into overtime. It was a lot of pressure.”

Eads drove into the middle of East Union’s zone and sent up a floating prayer that kissed the top of the backboard before dropping through the net, sealing O-M’s victory over the Eagles, 43-41.

“That is how we drew up the last play,” DeJongh said.

“I told her you need to drive and attack the hoop ... she got it up and it went down.”

The contest was a backand-forth battle the entire way with neither team building more than a five-point lead.

“Both teams were playing their best games of the year,” said East Union head coach Carol McGuire. “Everybody was playing hard,

getting rebounds and going for steals. It was two teams that were pretty evenly matched.”

Both offensives struggled through the first quarter, which ended in a deadlock at 5-5. East Union harassed the O-M players with a fullcourt press to disrupt their offensive flow.

“They shot eight 3-pointers against us last time, so this time I said we weren’t going to let them do that,” McGuire said.

East Union built a 9-5 lead to open the second quarter, but Eads was able to attack the basket and get Please see BULLDOGS, page 13A

Shutting down New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony said Thursday on ESPN Radio that it’s “very likely” he will shut it down after the All-Star Game.

Anthony maintained that he plans to play in Sunday’s game at Madison Square Garden, “even if it’s just a few minutes” — but likely will be done playing after that.

The Knicks’ leading scorer and franchise player has been dealing with soreness in his left knee for months. Anthony aggravated the injury in Monday’s loss to the Miami Heat and sat out Wednesday’s loss to the Orlando Magic.

CNA photo by JAKE WADDINGHAM

Orient-Macksburg senior Shannon Eads rises up for a jumper over a pair of East Union defenders Thursday night during the first round of the Class 1A Region 8 game in Orient.

Eads hit the game-winning bucket to help the Bulldogs advance, 43-41.

was a player. And, just the intensity of practice, and how you coach a practice to be ready to play. The little things that need to get done.”

Lee Whyte, a 6-3 senior who has surpassed 1,000 career points for the Vikings, scored a team-high 19 points Thursday. Harris was the only other Viking in double figures, finishing with

11 points after a slow start with two points in the opening half.

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Panthers close regular season with win over Clarinda

By SCOTT VICKER

CNA sports editor • svicker@crestonnews.com

CLARINDA — The Creston girls basketball team is finding its shot at the right time of the year.

After canning 10 3-pointers in Monday’s win over Atlantic, the Panthers hit six 3-pointers here Thursday night in a 57-42 win over Clarinda.

The win avenged an earlier 63-51 home loss to the Cardinals.

“The girls were really upbeat,” Creston head coach Brent Douma said. “They were excited with how they played tonight. It was Clarinda’s last game. They were ready to play. We played really well tonight.”

After leading 17-14 after one quarter of play, Creston exploded for five 3-pointers in the second quarter, outscoring Clarinda 15-5 for the quarter and shooting the Cardinals out of their zone defense.

Jenna Taylor got loose for three 3-pointers in the quarter, w h i l e s e n i o r Taylor Brenna Baker hit two treys.

“Defensively, we really played a lot better,” Douma said about the second quarter. “They were in zone and we started shooting the ball pretty well.

Jenna Taylor got open for some looks and hit three threes. Brenna Baker hit two threes in that stretch.

We shot them out of that zone then for awhile. That was a good quarter.”

The Panthers led 41-30 after three quarters, but Clarinda chipped away at

the lead until it was 41-35 with seven minutes left in the game.

“We had some good possessions, both offensively and defensively,” Douma said. “Got the lead back up to 10 and they started fouling. We hit some free throws down the stretch.”

Creston shot 13-of-19 from the free throw line for the game, including 11-15

by Taylor Briley.

Briley finished with 16 points, six steals and four assists.

Taylor led the Panthers with 23 p o i n t s Briley a n d eight rebounds. Senior Natalie Mostek recorded a double-double with 10 points and 11 rebounds.

“She’s doing a nice job,” Douma said about Mostek, who recently returned from a knee injury. “She comes up with that big rebound when you need it. Just is a solid leader for us.”

The win ends Creston’s regular season with a record of 11-10, guaranteeing the Panthers of at least finishing .500 for the year. It marks the first season with double digit wins since the 2006-07 team went 15-9 and reached a regional final.

“I’m really happy for the girls,” Douma said. “They deserve to experience this success. It’s been a rewarding year for them. I know they’ve really enjoyed this basketball season.”

The Panthers return to action 7 p.m. Wednesday at home in a Class 4A Region 7 opener against Norwalk.

The winner moves on to

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Russell’s free throws give Spartans first road win

By SCOTT VICKER

CNA sports editor • svicker@crestonnews.com

IOWA FALLS — Southwestern sophomore Peyton Russell knocked d o w n a pair of free throws with 2.6 seconds left in the Russell game to lift Southwestern to a 54-53 win over Ellsworth in ICCAC Division II play.

It marked the first road win of the season for the Spartans, and was a big game for positioning within the conference standings.

Defense was the key to the victory, head coach Addae Houston said.

With 12 seconds left and clinging to a 53-52 lead, Ellsworth had an inbounds play. But Southwestern’s defense prevented the Panthers from getting the ball in play, resulting in a 5-second call.

Southwestern threw the ball away on its ensuing inbounds play, but it went off an Ellsworth player and out

of bounds, giving the Spartans one more crack at it.

The Spartans got the ball inbounds this time and Russell was fouled with 2.6 seconds left on the clock, knocking down the game-winning free throws.

Ellsworth’s three-quarter court heave at the buzzer came up short.

“I told them at halftime, the only way we were going to win that game was by playing tough on the defensive end,” Houston said.

“A lot of the plays it came down to in the second half, had a lot to do with what we did defensively.”

For the game, Southwestern held the Panthers to just 28.8 percent shooting from the floor and just 5-of-23 from behind the 3-point arc.

The Spartans, who held a 10-point lead in the first half before seeing that lead evaporate into a 27-27 halftime tie, battled back from an eight-point deficit in the second half.

Sophomore Jill Vanderhoof canned three 3-pointers in the second half to spark a Spartan run. Vanderhoof recorded a double-double in the win with

11 points and a t e a m high 13 rebounds.

Russell scored 12 points, w h i l e Vanderhoof Sa’Lisa Bruce contributed 11 points with three assists.

“It was a pretty good game,” Houston said. “We finished the game well and that was what counted.”

The win improved Southwestern to 3-20 overall and 2-7 in ICCAC Division II play. Ellsworth dropped to 5-19 overall and 1-8 in league play.

With the win, Southwestern jumps into a tie for sixth place in the conference with Iowa Lakes at 2-7.

That puts the Spartans in a position where with a few more wins, they can avoid playing nationally-ranked NIACC or Kirkwood in the first round of the Region XI Tournament.

“One of the things I talked to them about was road wins,” Houston said. “Unfortunately, we haven’t had a lot of success on the road this year. That was our first

road win of the year. The girls were pretty excited about that.

“I think the team is starting to believe a little bit more as far as preaching the defensive end is what is going to get it done for us. Hopefully we can find a way to get a few more wins here, to put us in even better position as we close this month.”

ELLSWORTH (53) — Chantelle Rumph 4 3-4 12, Keziah Lewis 3 5-8 12, Ashley Gates 4 3-5 11, Jordyn Lehman 4 0-0 9, Molly Greenfield 2 1-2 7, April Jones 0 2-4 2. Totals — 17 14-23 53. FG shooting — 17-59 (28.8 percent). 3-point goals — 5-23 (Greenfield 2, Rumph 1, Lehman 1, Lewis 1). Rebounds — 41. Assists — 12. Steals — 3.

Blocked shots — 4. Turnovers — 11. Team fouls — 18. Fouled out — none.

SOUTHWESTERN (54) — Peyton Russell 3 5-8 12, Jill Vanderhoof 4 0-0 11, Sa’Lisa Bruce 5 1-2 11, Olivia Reifert 4 0-3 8, Jordan Williamson 1 2-2 4, LaStella Slack 2 0-0 4, Ashley McClary 1 0-0 2. Totals — 21 8-16 54. FG shooting — 21-62 (33.3 percent). 3-point goals — 4-12 (Vanderhoof 3, Russell 1). Rebounds — 43 (Vanderhoof 13, Reifert 9, Slack 5, Brinee Stewart 4, Russell 3, Williamson 3, McClary 2, Bruce 2). Assists — 9 (Bruce 3, Vanderhoof 2, Russell 2). Steals — 4 (Williamson 2). Blocked shots — 4 (Slack 2). Turnovers — 13. Team fouls — 18. Fouled out — Slack.

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IOWA FALLS — The nature of the game was much different than an earlier 70-62 Southwestern victory over Ellsworth, but the Spartans were successful nonetheless in a conference road trip Wednesday night.

Defense was dominant as Ellsworth took a 27-22 halftime lead. Coaches Todd Lorensen and Tyler Bullock made a slight adjustment defending a set that scored six straight points on their team in the first half.

Southwestern came out with a new focus and went on an 11-0 run to start the second half and assumed a six-point lead.

The Spartans were up 4847 with two minutes left.

Ellsworth was assessed a technical foul and two free throws opened up a 50-47 edge, before winning 54-49.

“We were able to get

some more free throws down the stretch and get our first conference road win,” Lorensen said. “It felt like a tournament game, with that kind of pace and grind to it. It gives us the tiebreaker with Ellsworth, and the way things are going we could end up in a tie with a lot of teams.”

Southwestern improved to 3-4 in conference play, a half-game behind 4-4 Ellsworth that’s in a tie for third place with Iowa Central behind DMACC (7-1) and Kirkwood (5-2).

The win improved SWCC to 19-7 overall, while Ellsworth fell to 14-13.

‘Offensively we continued to work against their zone and got good looks,” Lorensen said. “We played well defensively, and their defense compared to the first time was more engaged this time.”

Sophomore guard Jaylon Smith had a standout game for the Spartans, finishing

with 20 points, seven rebounds, three steals and two assists.

“Jaylon was really good,” Lorensen said. “He was a calming influence for us offensively. In the s e c o n d Smith half he hit two of his three threes at big times for us.”

Sophomore center Mataika Koyamainavure had an efficient game by scoring 13 points on 6-of-8 shooting from the field. He also had six rebounds and Simon Joseph grabbed a team-high eight rebounds.

Kalund Brown, who scored four points, and his brother Kalehl Brown are teammates on the Ellsworth squad and sons of former Spartan player Pherix Harley (Brown), who was coached by Bill Taylor and

Steve Forbes at Southwestern.

No. 5-ranked DMACC visits Southwestern 3 p.m.

Saturday. The Bears won the previous meeting in Boone, 102-52.

“Their only loss was to Iowa Central about three weeks ago,” Lorensen said.

“They’ve pulled out some tight ones. We know it’s a big-time test, but we want to come out and compete better than we did up there.”

ELLSWORTH (49) — Cory Scott 21, Marquice Jones 9, Yach Deng 6, David Dep 4, Kalehl Brown 4, Justin McFadden 2, Rakim Jackson 2, Darius Fuller 1.

SOUTHWESTERN (54) — Jaylon Smith 6 5-8 20, Mataika Koyamainavure 6 1-1 13, Josh Tolbert 2 1-1 6, Jok Kut 2 0-0 4, Simon Joseph 2 0-0 4, TJ Bower 1 0-0 3, Ahmad Newsome 0 2-2 2, Josh Kirk 0 2-4 2. Totals — 19 11-16 54. FG shooting — 19-47 (40.4 percent). 3-point goals — 5-17 (Smith 3, Bower 1, Tolbert 1). Rebounds — 36 (Joseph 8, Smith 7, Koyamainavure 6). Assists — 11 (Newsome 3, Bower 3). Steals — 5 (Smith 3). Blocked shots — 3 (Kut 2).

Turnovers — 16. Team fouls — 10. Fouled out — None.

Ellsworth — 27 49 SWCC — 22 54

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The Lady Mustangs built a 35-14 lead at halftime and cruised to the victory.

“Came out of the gates very strong, disturbing the ball, having eight assists in the first quarter,” head coach Jerry Shields said. “Had very good balanced scoring.

Madison (Gonseth) hit the Gonseth boards hard tonight.”

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AREA: 3-point goals — 6 (McDermott 3, Groumoutis 2, Wolfe 1). FG shooting — 25-50 (50 percent).

Rebounds — 25 (Wolfe 6, Nielsen 5, Groumoutis 3, Haines 3).

Assists — 15 (Haines 4, Hartsock 4, Groumoutis 3). Steals — 11 (Groumoutis 3, Wolfe 3, Haines 2, Crawford 2). Blocked shots — 5 (Wolfe 3). Team fouls — 10.

Fouled out — None.

AHSTW — 6 19 33 40 Creston — 22 35 55 67

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Christian Groumoutis finished with 13 points and Alex Nielsen was the beneficiary of several slick assists from McClain Haines and Sam Hartsock in ending with 12 points.

Senior night “We took care of business,” said Watson, who once played a district tournament game on the same court as a player for Elk Horn-Kimballton. “We have another one tomorrow night (against Clarinda). There will be a lot of emotional things going on, with senior night and our last home game.”

The Panthers conclude the regular season and Hawkeye 10 campaign Tuesday at Harlan, which is also the district opponent on Feb. 23 in Atlantic.

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Winemiller each scored three points. Glendenning grabbed a team-high six rebounds.

Mount Ayr hosts Murray 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Class 1A Region 7 quarterfinals.

Stanton 51, Lenox 46

JUNIOR VARSITY After a slow start, the Creston JV pulled away for a 52-24 victory over AHSTW Thursday night.

Cody Crawford made four 3-pointers with 15 points.

Freshmen Tucker Flynn and Evan Jacobson scored eight and seven points, respectively.

“We were down 6-3 after the first quarter, then we got going in attacking the rim and getting some kickouts for threes,” Creston coach Michael West said.

Creston (52) — Cody Crawford 15, Tucker Flynn 8, Evan Jacobson 7, Quinton Scadden 5, Brenden McDowell 5, Kyle Somers 4, Chris Foster 3, Ryan Kucera 3, Deaven Reese 2. 3-point goals — Crawford 4, Kucera 1. Free throws — 7-15.

Halftime score — Creston 20, AHSTW 11.

AHSTW (24) — Rudy Herrera 11, Dalton Fischer 3, Xach Butler 3, Dawson Martin 3, Jared Phippen 2, Kevin Jorgensen 2. 3-point goals — Butler 1. Free throws — 3-13.

AHSTW (40) — Lee Whyte 8 1-2 19, R.J. Harris 5 0-0 11, Steven Jacobsen 2 1-2 6, Terry Shannon 1 2-2 4, Henry Nagengast 1 0-1 2.

Totals — 17 4-7 40. 3-point goals — 2 (Harris 1, Jacobsen 1). Team fouls — 15. Fouled out — None.

CRESTON (67) — Jay Wolfe 9 5-6 24, Christian Groumoutis 4 3-5 13, Alex Nielsen 5 2-2 12, Cooper McDermott 3 0-2 9, McClain Haines 2 0-0 4, Chris Foster 1 0-0 2, Jake Miller 1 0-0 2, Cody Crawford 0 1-2 1. Totals — 25 11-18 67.

STANTON — Lenox’s comeback fell short here Thursday in a 51-46 loss to Stanton in a Class 1A Region 8 opener.

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AHSTW guard R.J. Harris, formerly of Creston, dribbles upcourt on a fastbreak chased by Creston senior McClain Haines during Thursday’s game in Avoca. Harris, a freshman, scored 11 points in Creston’s 67-40 victory. Haines had four points, four assists and three rebounds for the Panthers.

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Clarinda — 14 19 30 42 Creston — 17 32 41 57

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play at Indianola 7 p.m. Feb. 21.

“I really feel like our confidence level has picked up again,” Douma said. “We need to keep that going into the tournament.”

JUNIOR VARSITY The Creston JV team finished off the season with a 52-28 win over Clarinda on Thursday, finishing with a record of 13-5.

The Panthers led 32-12 at halftime.

Alli Thomsen scored 16 points to lead the Panthers.

“We played well defensively and knocked down

CLARINDA (42) — Klarissa McElroy 17, Abby Brown 8, Jaedra Moses 6, Baillee Warren 4, Kayla Rogers 4, Allison Fast 3. 3-point goals — 8 (McElroy 5, Moses 2, Fast 1).

CRESTON (57) — Jenna Taylor 23, Taylor Briley 16, Natalie Mostek 10, Brenna Baker 6, Maria Mostek 2. 3-point goals — 6 (Taylor 3, Baker 2, Briley

shots against their zone,” JV coach Ryan McKim said.

“These girls played hard and played for each other. I genuinely had a great time coaching them and am proud of the successful season we’ve had.”

Creston (52) — Alli Thomsen 16, Becca Ross 8, Madison Callahan 7, Caitlin McIlravy 7, Lexie Little 6, Logan Pettit 4, Jess Beatty 2, Taylor Fredrickson 2. Halftime score — Creston 32, Clarinda 12.

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FRESHMEN The Creston freshmen team fell to Clarinda on

Thursday, 46-29.

Sophia Groumoutis led the Panthers with 10 points, while Taylor Fredrickson netted eight points.

“Tough team that was good at pressing,” freshman coach Anthony Donahoo said. “I’m very proud of how far my girls have come this year. They’ll be very tough next year!”

Creston (29) — Sophia Groumoutis 10, Taylor Fredrickson 8, Chloe Hagle 4, Logan Pettit 3, Rachel Shepherd 2, Bre Wallace 1, Cayla Maitlen 1.

Clarinda (46)

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to the charity stripe to keep the score close.

She finished the night with 13 points and shot 9-of15 from the free throw line.

As a team, O-M finished 13-26 from the free throw line.

“Two games in a row now we have been poor from the free throw line,” DeJongh

said. “We normally shoot in the 70 percent range.”

East Union’s Sidney McFee opened the second half with two fast-break layups to help the Eagles regain the lead 23-21.

“The entire team stood out,” McGuire said. “My senior (Danielle Riley) played really well, but I had three freshman that played their best game of the year. They

played well as a team. That was the best game we have had in a long time.”

Then Orient-Macksburg senior Lisa Moss caught fire from the right wing, knocking down two 3-pointers and a deep jump shot to put the Bulldogs ahead 33-27 going into the fourth quarter.

In the final 2:30 of the game, East Union’s Olivia Eckels grabbed an offen-

sive rebound and completed the putback to tie the game down the stretch.

“Shyla Waldhauser stepped up big for us,” DeJongh said. “We’ve been telling her she needs to hit those shots from the top of the key and she had eight points, which is a good number for her.”

Moss knocked down a 15foot jumper to tie the game

at 41-41, giving East Union a chance to hold the ball for the final shot, but a traveling violation set up Eads’ game winner.

On the other side of the bracket, Ankeny Christian Academy defeated Iowa Christian Academy 51-31 in Saydel. They will travel to Adair to play O-M Tuesday.

Tipoff is slated for 6 p.m.

O-M — 5 19 33 43 EU (41) — Danielle Riley 4 2-3 10, Sidney McFee 5 0-0 10, Olivia Eckels 4 0-0 8, Shaylee Cooper 2 0-0 4, Amber Selim 1 1-2 3, Kendra Kirkland 1 0-1 2, Mara Weis 1 0-2 2, Cassidy Riley 1 0-0 2. Totals — 19 3-8 41.

Team fouls — 22. Fouled out — Kirkland.

O-M (43) — Lisa Moss 6 0-0 14, Shannon Eads 2 9-15 13, Shyla Waldhauser 3 2-4 8, Courtney Neal 2 2-4 4, Katie Walter 1 0-1 2. Totals — 14 13-26 43. 3-point goals — 2 (Moss 2).

Team fouls — 11. Fouled out — Name.

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USD pitcher Madison Frain of Creston pitched in three of the four games for the Coyotes. She started an 8-0 loss against Georgetown, going five innings with seven hits allowed, five earned runs, three strikeouts and six walks.

She had a brief relief appearance in an 11-8 loss to Ball State and pitched 2.1 innings in an 18-10 loss to Kansas City. She yielded three earned runs with one strikeouts and no walks in the game where starter Rachel Cue took the loss.

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Bearcat freshman Brandon Phipps of Creston finished fourth in the men’s 3,000 meter run with a new personal best time of 8:55.27. Phipps was just clipped at the line by Concordia’s Jordan Potrzeba, who finished third in 8:54.92.

Junior Audrey Bolinger of Creston ran on the Bearcat women’s winning 4x400 relay team, which ran 3:55.22, winning the race by 4 seconds. That time also set a new Bulldog Fieldhouse record.

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leg of the relay.

Bolinger also placed ninth in the 60 meter hurdles with a new PR time of 9.35 seconds, and finished second in the 400 meter dash with her time of 1:00.56.

Sophomore Emily Wignall of Creston finished 11th in the 5,000 meter run with her time of 21:20.83.

Sophomore Brianna Maitlen of Creston placed 14th in the triple jump with a best leap of 32-7.50. She also finished 17th in the long jump with a jump of 16-2.25.

SD Invite VERMILLION, S.D. — Morningside College competed at the South Dakota Invitational here Saturday.

Sophomore Taylor Hudson of Creston finished third in the college division 400 meter dash with a time of 1:03.65.

Sophomore Tiffany Shepherd of Corning placed second in the college division mile, running 5:19.84.

The Mustangs are back in action this weekend at the South Dakota State Invitational in Brookings, S.D.

National qualifier STORM LAKE — Iowa Central Community College freshman Noah Larsen of Mount Ayr qualified for nationals in two events here Saturday at the Dennis Young Classic.

Larsen ran on Iowa Central’s victorious 4x800 relay

team that qualified for the national meet, running 7:52.25.

The Triton freshman also placed sixth overall in the 1,000 meters, running 2:38.76 to qualify.

Grinnell Invite GRINNELL — Graceland University junior Jackson Shantz of Nodaway Valley finished fourth in the 60 meter hurdles here Saturday at the Grinnell Indoor Invitational.

Shantz qualified fourth for finals out of a field of 16 runners with his time of 8.91.

Shantz improved his time in finals, running 8.79 and placing fourth.

Shantz also ran the third leg on Graceland’s fifth-place 4x400 relay team, which ran

Wartburg Select WAVERLY — Central College competed at the Wartburg Select here Saturday.

Dutch freshman Kate Patton of Murray ran on Central’s second-place 4x400 relay team, which ran 3:55.47.

“I thought our women’s 4x400 did a great job,” Central head coach Joe Dunham said.

“Their performance tonight should qualify them for the NCAA championships.”

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641-782-2141 ext. 6441 THE LEARNING CENTER OF SOUTHWEST IOWA

TEACHER NEEDED

THE LEARNING CENTER OF SOUTHWEST IOWA is a non-profit organization with a mission of providing children who learn differently with individualized, evidence based intervention and the support they need to achieve academic success.

Job requirements: • Possess a Bachelor’s degree in Education • Be available for night and weekend hours • Additional training will be required upon employment Candidate Preferences: • Prior Teacher experience • Experience working with students with learning differences • Assessment administration experience

currently has openings for fulltime and seasonal personal.

Experience operating application equipment is helpful but will train.

Clean driving record and CDL or ability to obtain is a plus.

Please send resume to PO box 69 Clearfield IA, or pick up an application at the Lenox or Clearfield locations.

Lenox 641-333-2202 or Clearfield 641-336-2311 EOE

Advanced Ag Seed

is currently looking for seasonal personal for the months of April-May-June.

D S proviDerS in Creston

Applicants must be personable and have good communication skills, complete paperwork in a timely manner, flexible hours, and a team player.

Experience working with people with disabilities preferred, HS Diploma/GED and Drivers License is required.

Starting wage is $9.75, training included.

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105 W. Adams Ste A, Creston IA 50801

Please call 641-782-0751.

Contact: Reasa Sturm 641-782-3849 1715 W. Prairie St. Creston, IA 50801 thelearningcenter2014@gmail.com

A Career In Which You Can Grow!

Swine Graphics Enterprises, LP, a leader in the Swine Industry, is currently seeking candidates for our finishing units in Union County, Ringgold County and Adams County!

Herdsperson

We offer additional pay for experience!

This position is responsible for animal care for weaned pigs to market hogs.

Swine experience preferred, but with the right attitude and a solid work record, we are willing to train the right candidate. SGE is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We offer a competitive benefits package including medical, tuition reimbursement, meat certificates, paid vacation and 401K. Please apply at:

Apply on-line at www.sgepork.com Or In person at 1960 205th Avenue, Osceola, IA 50213 SGE supports a Drug Free Workplace

MIDWEST OPPORTUNITIES INC. www.midwestopportunities.org Providing specialized residential and day services to individuals with disabilities.

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MOI is NOW HIRING direct support professionals to work part time evenings or overnights. All shifts available for substitute (PRN) employees. No direct care experience is necessary; on the job and classroom training provided. We offer $9.00/hour starting wage, flexible schedule, casual dress code and a supportive and fun work environment.

Paid Time Off provided for part time and full time employees along with health insurance and other benefit options for full time employees.

Earlham FC is currently seeking candidates for

NOW Custom HIRING Applicator Earlham FC is currently seeking candidates for **Must have or be able to obtain Class A Custom CDL and Applicator Commercial Pesticide **Must have or beLicensing** able to obtain Applicator Class A CDL and Commercial Pesticide Applicator Licensing**

Recruiting Event DAY: Wednesday, February 18th TIME: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

LOCATION: 105 W. Adams St., Suite B, Creston (corner of Maple & Adams) • Watch an informational video to learn more about our program • IMMEDIATE INTERVIEWS will be conducted if you choose • Snacks and Gift Bags A representative from will be on site during the event

For more information or to request an application, contact:

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Tami at our Creston site, 641-782-5728, tami.snider@midwestopportunities.org Melody at our Corning site, 641-322-3520, Ext. 151, melody.zadina@midwestopportunities.org

FC is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

FC is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

Advance Services has an exciting, new opportunity for job seekers.

Applications due by February 27, 2015

EOE/Drug Free Workplace

EOE

Responsibilities include:

Servicing and promoting Pioneer Brand seed, loading and unloading of seed, seed delivery and potential crop scouting. Candidate must have a clean driving record.

Vintage Park Apartments 810 E. Van Buren Street • Lenox, Iowa 50851

We are currently looking for ASSEMBLERS/GENERAL LABORERS in Osceola.

Candidates must be motivated and able to work 50 hours a week. Must be flexible and have the willingness to learn and exceed at their job.

This position is 1st Shift, Monday-Friday 5:30 AM-4:00 PM. Previous Manufacturing and welding experience preferred but not required. $12.00 and Hour Weekly pay, Safety Incentives, Hire on Bonus and Health Insurance available!

Don’t miss out on this opportunity.

10 POSITIONS AVAILABLE!!!

Questions? Call 641.782.3300 or stop by one of our offices.

301 E. Taylor St., Creston or 101 E. McLane Ste. 100, Osceola

CHS Inc., a Fortune 100 Company, has exciting career opportunities at our soybean facility in Creston, IA! Maintenance Tech $18.50 for entry level, with experience negotiable

Instrument & Controls Technician $26.00

Process Tech $19.25

Boiler Operator

$24.25 for entry level, with experience negotiable

Flour Loadout Technician $17.50

Flour Process Tech $19.25

Pre-employment physical, drug screen, and background check are required.

Apply online at: www.chsinc.com EEO/AAP Employer

Creston News Advertiser Friday, February 13, 2015

Union County Offices

(including Engineer’s Office)

WILL BE CLOSED Monday, Feb. 16th in observance of Presidents’ Day

Part-time Teller Position

Applications available at 602 Sheldon Ave., Creston, IA 50801 Please remit applications and/or resume to: State Savings Bank PO Box 635, Creston, IA 50801 Equal Opportunity Employer

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

Sun. Feb. 15- 1:00PM Shannon City, IA. Tractor, Pickup, Equipment for Bob & Patsy Arnold. Auctioneers: Tom Bradley & Scott Evans.

Mon. Mar. 23- 10:00AM Creston, IA. Annual Spring Farm Machinery Consignment Auction of Tractors, Farm Machinery, Livestock Equipment, and Misc.

Auctioneers: Darwin West, Steve Bergren, Tom Frey, Todd Crill, Brandon Frey, Zach Ballard.

IMMEDIATE OPENING!

Over 43 Years in Business & Still Truckin’

Full-time Auto Technician Full-time Auto Body Technician

OTR O/O’S for HOPPERS, DRY VANS & FLATS

• 90% of gross revenue • Trailers available for • Fuel surcharge rent • Your authority or ours • Fuel cards • Weekly settlements & direct deposit ALSO HIRING COMPANY DRIVERS

Requirements: Experience working with 50’s & 60’s classic cars in both mechanical and body work.

1-800-831-5740

Looking for a motivated individual who is very dependable with good work history.

Must be a team player with a positive attitude!

Mowing Contractor Wanted

**Competitive Wages** Apply in person at:

Well maintained and modern equipped shop

The Union County Conservation Board is seeking a contractor to mow all of the UCCB areas.

R&S Auto Sales

510 Davis Ave. Corning, Iowa 641.322.4777

Interested contractors may pick up a bid packet at either the Union County Conservation Board Office at 1577 Creamery Rd. Afton, IA or at the Union County Auditor’s Office at 300 N. Pine St. in Creston, IA. For more information contact the Union County Conservation Board Office at 641-347-5100.

Sealed bids are due by February 27, 2015 at 2:30 P.M. The Union CoUnTy ConservaTion Board is an eqUal opporTUniTy employer.

Part-time

Sales Associate If you love fashion and great prices, you’ll love our store.

Applicants must be fashion oriented, reliable and eager to please the public.

Responsibilities include Sales • Customer Service • Store Presentation Flexible schedule would include some daytime, weekend & evening hours.

APPLY IN PERSON

Homestead Assisted Living and Memory Care is now hiring for

Part-time CNA

Certification preferred, but will train the right candidate Please apply online at www.midwest-health.com/careers For any questions please contact Gloria Rink at 641-782-3131 or grink@homesteadofcreston.com Homestead is a drug free workplace and an equal opportunity employer.

Iowa Focus SITE MANAGER

1709 W. Prairie St., Creston, IA Available for Adoption

Creston Nursing & Rehab Center is looking for a

Nurse

Position in Creston Full Time Job duties include assisting individuals with disabilities in their home and community. Teamwork and strong communication skills a must.

Experience working with individuals with disabilities, CNA or nursing experience also preferred but not required. Paid training included.

641-782-2330 Creston Animal Rescue Effort

SIGN ON BONUS

www.crestonanimalrescue.petfinder.com Learn more about these pets on our Website!

$1000 Full-time • $500 Part-time If you are interested in making a difference in the lives of our residents please contact:

Interested applicants may apply in person at

Bailey Hodge, Business Manager or online at www.careinitiatives.org

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Bids accompanied by letter of credit must be postmarked no later than February 25th with notification of the accepted bid by March 1, 2015.

BIDS SHOULD BE SENT TO: Roscoe Brown Farms 3025 250th St. Lenox, IA 50851 Payment will be due at signing of contract. Copies of area maps of farms and/or contract can be supplied upon request. PH: 641-333-4156.

APPLY AT

1407 SW 7th Street - Atlantic, IA HENNINGSEN CONST. INC is an EEO/AA Employer

WANTED Guns, Ammo, & anything Sports Related for

UPCOMING GUN AUCTION Sunday, March 15 • 11AM Supertel Inn & Conference Center ~ Creston Call Darwin West 641-344-1958; Todd Crill 712-621-1453 or Zach Ballard by February 20th to consign

Your Guide To Dining And Entertainment

HAMBURGER NIGHT Monday, February 16th 5 - 7:30 p.m.

Hamburger $3 • Cheeseburger $3.25 Bacon Cheeseburger $3.50 • Fries $1.75 Coffee and Tea Included

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Eagles Club • Creston

EOE

641-782-8511

Roscoe Brown Farms and David Brown are offering a total of 652 TILLABLE acres for cash rent in Adams County, Grant Township, Sec. 16: Grant , Sec.22: Grant, Sec. 27 and Taylor County, Platt Township, Sec. 13.

CLASS A CDL FOR ASPHALT CLASS B CDL FOR READY MIX ALSO: ASPHALT LABORERS

105 W. Adams Ste A, Creston IA 50801

1001 Cottonwood, Creston, IA

TILLABLE FARM ACRES FOR RENT

DRIVERS WANTED FOR 2015 SEASON

Uptown Creston

is seeking trustworthy, honest individuals for a

Advertise your auction in the CNA Classifieds and we will include it in our “Auction Calendar.”

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Looking for great people for all shifts

Creston • Lenox Corning • Diagonal Member FDIC

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Dial-AService

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Buffet Host/Cashier Part Time, Shift may vary, Weekends, Holidays Guest Service Center Specialist Part Time, Grave Shift, Weekends, Holidays Guest Service Center Specialist Full Time, Grave Shift, Weekends, Holidays Guest Room Attendant Full Time, Day Shift, Weekends, Holidays Hotel Front Desk Full Time, Various Shifts, Weekends, Holidays Valet Full Time, Shift may vary, Weekends, Holidays Apply Online at www.AffinityGaming.com Call Pam in HR, (641) 223-8538, with any questions

Love is Hot & Spicy

Iowa State Savings Bank

This independent McDonald’s Franchise is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Cook Full Time, Swing Shift, Weekends, Holidays

in observance of Presidents’ Day All Locations

Apply online at: www.mcstate.com/6077

Dishwasher Full Time, Swing Shift, Weekends, Holidays

Friday, FEBRUARY 20TH • 7pm

PPPPP

McDonald’s Creston 608 Wyoming Avenue Creston, IA 50801

Payroll Clerk Full Time, Day Shift, Occasional Weekend Day, Holidays (Must work every 1st of the month regardless of day of the week or Holiday) Payroll experience needed, preferable with ADP

WILL BE CLOSED

Monday, Feb. 16

Now Hiring: • Crew People Starting at $7.50 per hour We offer flexible hours, competitive pay, free uniforms, employee meal plan and much more!

is back!

HOME SERVICES DIRECTORY Find the right people for the job, right here.

Computer Repair

Siding & Windows

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

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.

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

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

Plumber

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.

SCHROEDER PLUMBING and ELECTRICAL. Central air repair/ new installations, new breaker boxes, lighting fixtures, softeners, water heaters. Specialize in manufactured and mobile homes.

Free estimates, licensed, insured, 641-202-1048. Accept Visa & Mastercard.

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, 641-3225160 or 1-800-245-0337.

Place your business service ad here for $40 a month.

Call 641-782-2141 ext. 6441

Storage SHARP’S SELF-STORAGE Boats, records, inventory, furniture.

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

Dining room open at 5:30pm

Eagles Club • Creston

Great Authentic Mexican Food & Drinks

Make us your Valentine’s Day dinner plans!

Casa de Oro

Hwy. 34 • Creston • 641-782-5218

Valentine Specials Saturday, Feb. 14th

Steak & Shrimp Buffet Baked Chicken Cheese Tortellini 8 oz. Filet RESTAURANT AND SPORTS BAR

HWY. 34 • CRESTON, IA • 641-782-5014

Reservations Appreciated

Saturday, February 14th Jumbo Shrimp includes Choice of Potato, Salad Bar & Toast

Seafood Fettuccine includes Salad Bar & Toast

Jack Daniels Chicken Breast

includes Choice of Potato, Salad Bar & Toast

A&G Steakhouse & Lounge 211 W. Adams • Creston • 782-7871

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Creston News Advertiser Friday, February 13, 2015

Pate names Hysell to auditor’s advisory group Clive gynecologist DES MOINES — Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate has appointed Union County Auditor Sandy Hysell to a key group that will provide advice and counsel on key elections issues. Hysell is one of just eight county auditors to serve on the advisory group.

“I’m very honoured to be asked to be a part of this advisory board and to be working with Secretary of State Paul Pate and his staff,” Hysell said.

The Auditors’ Advisory Group will explore policy, procedural and technical options within the area of elections and voter registration.

This will include absentee balloting, expanding online voter registration, ballot security and the growth in the use of absentee ballots.

“It is my privilege to wel-

come Auditor Hysell and I look forward to working with her to better serve the state of Iowa in expanding voter participation and protecting the integrity of the election process,” Pate said.

The advisory group will be led by Secretary of State Pate. Auditors from Woodbury, Union, Des Moines, Clay, Black Hawk, Page, Grundy and Linn counties will be serving in this group.

“There will be a free flow of ideas, concerns and best practices among the advisory members who are on the front lines of Iowa’s elections. And while I recognize not everyone is always going to agree on everything, I believe that new ideas and Contributed photo solutions will emerge from Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate, left, appoints Union this group,” Pate said.

agrees to pay $7.5K to settle accusations DES MOINES (AP) — Documents from the Iowa Board of Medicine show a Clive gynecologist has agreed to pay $7,500 to settle accusations he interacted inappropriately with patients.

Frederic Sager also has agreed to have a female chaperone present during patient appointments.

The 64-year-old will undergo “professional boundaries” training and psychotherapy. His work will be overseen by another doctor,

and he’ll serve five years of professional probation.

The licensing board says Sager had obstetrical patients stay at his Florida vacation home while he was there. It also says he prescribed medications to a woman displaying “drug-seeking behavior.”

The board says he treated a woman after hours when no one was present at his clinic.

Messages seeking comment from Sager and his lawyer were left Thursday by the Des Moines Register.

More than 13,000 southern Iowans make us a part of their lives each weekday!

T:6.75”

County Auditor Sandy Hysell to the state advisory group.

Iowa Democrats introduce $8.75 minimum wage bill DES MOINES (AP) — Iowa Democrats have introduced a bill that would raise Iowa’s minimum wage to a level they say is lower than they’d like, but maybe one that would garner more Republican support.

Democratic leaders said Thursday the bill would raise the state’s minimum wage from $7.25 to $8.75. It would increase gradually by 2016.

Some Democrats had expressed support earlier in the

session for a bill that would have raised the minimum wage gradually to $10.10. Senate President Pam Jochum, a Democrat from Dubuque, said the new bill will still address people who work minimum wage jobs and have families to support.

House Speaker Kraig Paulsen, a Hiawatha Republican, declined to comment on the bill’s chances. Paulsen said he wants to focus on training for higher-paying jobs.

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This is one of 30 quilts on display at SWCC’s library. The quilts created by the Creston Fabricators will be on display throughout the month.

Artistic quilt exhibit on display at SWCC Library Throughout the month of February, the Creston Fabricators, a local arts and fibers club, has more than 30 artistic quilts on display at the Southwestern Community College library in the Instructional Center on SWCC’s campus, 1501 W. Townline St. The display is open to the public.

Each year, the Creston Fabricators constructs new artistic quilts and designs.

This year’s display includes wall hangings, large quilts and smaller pieces.

SWCC’s library is open 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday.

College news Des Moines Area Community College DES MOINES — Des Moines Area Community College President Rob Denson recently released the names of students eligible for the fall semester dean’s list. To be eligible, a student must have earned a 3.5 to 3.99 grade point average.

Those recognized from the Creston News Advertiser area include: Creston – Brandon Teno, building trades; and Jacqueline Welchans, liberal arts Lorimor – Mekayla Kirk, pre-nursing Nearly 800 students graduated from the fall semester from Des Moines Area Community College’s (DMACC’s) Ankeny, Boone, Carroll, Newton, Urban and West campuses.

Brenda “Bre” Adams of Creston earned a degree in phlebotomy.

—————— Morningside College SIOUX CITY — Taylor Hudson of Lenox is one of the newest members of the Alpha Lambda Delta National Honor Society at Morningside College.

Alpha Lambda Delta recognizes and encourages academic excellence among first-year college and university students. Membership is open to full-time freshmen who earn a scholastic average of 3.5 or better at a fouryear college or university.

—————— Buena Vista University STORM LAKE — The following students from the Creston News Advertiser area have been named to the dean’s list at Buena Vista University Graduate and Professional Studies for terms one and two: Afton – Tonya Norman, BV Creston; Mackenzie Wise, BV Creston.

Creston – Reta Hefel, BV Creston; Ryan Kissell, BV Creston.

Greenfield – Danielle Klobnak, BV Creston.

Murray – Amy Scroggie, BV Creston.

Students named to the dean’s list must have a minimum grade point average of 3.5 for the two terms, based on a 4.0 grade point system, and must have taken at least 12 hours of coursework.

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