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College class availability at CHS brought to the forefront

By BAILEY POOLMAN

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Issues were raised about high school students taking college classes during the regularly scheduled meeting for Creston School Board Monday at Creston School District administration building.

Phil Wardenburg, Creston High School industrial technology teacher, gave a rundown of the program’s success, but expressed concerns about students attending Southwestern Commu-

Bill Messerole, Creston High School principal, said the average GPA (grade point average) of Creston High School students taking a SWCC class is 2.77 (out of 4.0). The average GPA for the region 14 for SWCC students is 2.74. and I’m seeing that F-list, and here are students failing in some of those areas.

Yet, they continue on next semester in those courses. ...

Should they be still coming in and getting their fundamentals a lot better than going boom right up there and not having success?”

Bill Messerole, Creston High School principal, said

nity College classes instead of gaining a basic education at the high school.

“I don’t mind losing a kid their junior or senior year to go build a house, I think that’s absolutely wonderful, just absolutely wonderful ... because we don’t offer that at Creston High,” Wardenburg said. “But, yet, there are students going out there,

138 high school students are currently enrolled in at least one college class at Southwestern C o m m u n i t y Messerole College (SWCC) during the school’s spring semester.

“We have a broad curriculum at Creston High School, and this just is a supplement to that,” Messerole said. “We’re fortunate that Please see COLLEGE CLASSES, Page 2

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Drive time: Mount Ayr fans chant about a traveling call against Murray during the Class 1A girls regional basketball game Tuesday night in Mount Ayr. For more on the game, see page 8A.

City levy doesn’t budge in FY2016

By KYLE WILSON

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CNA managing editor kwilson@crestonnews.com

The city’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2015-16 was released Tuesday and they will have the same tax asking ($2.3 million) and levy ($13.94 per $1,000 of valuation) as the current year’s budget.

This proposed budget comes after Creston City Council held two work sessions to discuss how to slice more than $200,000 from the general fund in the budget.

Mike Taylor, Creston city administrator, said city officials have reached an “acceptable” number near the $200,000 target. Taylor said they did so by inspecting each department’s budget and making line-by-line cuts.

“There is not a lot of wiggle room in this budget,” Taylor said. “It’s pretty bare bones. We’re going to do the best we can with

A public hearing for the 2015-16 proposed budget is slated 6 p.m. March 3 at the council chambers inside the restored Creston Depot. what we have.”

Wages In this budget, non-bargaining employees will not receive a pay raise in FY2016, saving the city’s general fund approximately $22,000. Bargaining employees will receive a 2.2 percent raise.

Rich Madison, ward 2 city councilman, was also in favor of cutting the council and mayor’s wages in half during the work sessions, which would save about $9,000 in FY2016 and a total of $18,000 each year following. At this point, their wages will not be cut for the 2016 budget.

Early retirement Creston City Council approved an early retirement program Tuesday evening

for full-time employees who are eligible. This program may entice some employees to retire whereby the city can then consolidate jobs and save money in the general fund.

The enrollment period for this program will be from March to May 1, 2015.

(The News Advertiser will have more information on this program in a future edition.)

Hotel/motel The city receives about $140,000 in hotel/motel funding each year. That funding comes from taxes assessed on those who stay in Creston hotels.

Taylor said about 75 percent of the $140,000 is used each year for events/activities that promote area tour-

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ism with the council rarely saying “no” to any project or event. However, it’s only required that 50 percent of hotel/motel money be used for tourism and the remaining money can be used in the general fund.

“We will be more stringent with the hotel/motel money,” Taylor said.

“There will be less issued to tourism than in past years and more used in the general fund.”

Public pool Closing the city’s public pool at McKinley Park was discussed during a work session, but consensus from the council was they didn’t want that.

“The pool is in the budget right now with the expectation we will open it this year,” Taylor said.

Taylor ground The council also discussed selling the “Taylor ground” on Cottonwood Please see BUDGET, Page 2

Monday, Ludwig square off over carpet cleaning

By JAKE WADDINGHAM

CNA associate editor jwaddingham@crestonnews.com

A disagreement over a carpet cleaning bid was finalized during Tuesday’s Board of Supervisors meeting at the Union County Courthouse.

The carpet at the juvenile court office, 211 N. Elm St., started to grow mold and needed to be cleaned to remove the health hazzard.

It was also discovered the roof was leaking over the county’s rented space.

Union County leases the office space from MATURA. Marion James and Edward Jones also rent office space in MATURA’s building.

“It wasn’t asked if we would do this, we just pick up this bundle of stuff and here these (bids) are in here,” said Supervisor Chairman Lois Monday.

The “bundle” was two bids for carpet cleaning for $210 and $280 plus tax.

Monday said the mold developed because of a leak in the roof, and any damages from it would fall

under the landowner’s responsibility.

“It is a draw right out of the taxpayers pocket and I don’t think we need to pay for that,” Monday said at T u e s d a y ’ s Monday meeting.

“That mold and stuff got in there not by your tenants doing, it was done by the roof or an outside source.

Now if they (tenants) had upset paint or damaged something in there, I would say yes, we would have to pay for it, most certainly.”

MATURA Director Ron Ludwig disagreed, saying the roof damge was his responsibility, but Ludwig if routine cleaning would have been taking place, mold would Please see CARPET CLEANING, Page 2

Iowa Senate panel approves minimum wage increase The bill would gradually raise the state’s minimum wage from $7.25 to $8.75.

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DES MOINES (AP) — A bill to boost Iowa’s minimum wage won preliminary approval in the Iowa Senate Tuesday, though it may face hurdles in the state House.

A three-member subcommittee backed the bill, with two Democrats and one Republican voting in favor. The bill would gradually raise the state’s minimum wage from $7.25 to $8.75.

Sen. Tony Bisignano, D-Des Moines, said the bill was an overdue effort to help low-wage workers. He said he’d like the wage to be even higher, but said he thought this bill could get bipartisan support.

“We think we have placed a figure that would make it unconscionable for anyone to oppose,” he said.

The Republican on the panel, Sen. Rick Bertrand, from Sioux City, said the increase would keep Iowa wages in line with neighboring states.

“I think this is wages

catching up with inflation,” he said after the hearing.

“I believe it’s going to surprise people.”

The bill next goes to a full Senate committee for a vote. It is expected to win approval in the Democratic-majority Senate, but prospects are less clear in the Republican-controlled House.

Asked last week if House Republicans would support raising the minimum wage, Republican House Speaker Kraig Paulsen, of Hiawatha, said his caucus was more focused on training for high-paying jobs.

Paulsen said Republicans in the House would review the bill if it passed the Senate.

A spokesman for Gov. Terry Branstad did not say if the governor would support the bill.

J i m m y Branstad Centers noted in a statement that the governor had signed a minimum wage increase in the past and said Branstad would review the bill if it passed the Legislature.

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Deaths Betty Huddleson Fontanelle

Betty Huddleson, 87, of Fontanelle died Feb. 15, 2015, at Good Samaritan Society in Fontanelle.

F u n e r - Huddleson al services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, at Fontanelle United Methodist Church. The Rev. Cathy Nutting will officiate. Burial will be in Fontanelle Cemetery. Open visitation will be 2 to 8 p.m. today with family present 6 to 8 p.m. at Steen Funeral Home, 525 Maple St., Fontanelle.

Memorials may be given to Life Care Pregnancy Center or the free medical center.

Betty Jean Huddleson, daughter of Bertha (Sickels) and Clarence David, was born April 16, 1927, in Adams County.

Betty graduated from Richland Consolidated High School in 1945 and then attended secretarial school in Omaha, Neb. On Aug. 4, 1947, Betty married Marvin Thomas Huddleson at the Methodist parsonage in Fontanelle.

Betty, Marvin and family

lived in the Richland area until 1977, when they moved to Fontanelle.

Betty was a stay-at-home mother. She was also a caregiver to Marvin’s parents, neighbors and friends.

Betty was an active member of Penn Avenue United Methodist Church and United Methodist Women until moving to Fontanelle and transferring membership to Fontanelle United Methodist Church.

Betty is survived by her children, Marvel (husband Robert) Blazek of Prescott, Steven (wife Risa) Huddleson of Orient, Patricia Reeves of Greenfield and Ethel (husband Jack) Farlow of Creston; 16 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; sister Ila Jacobs of Davenport; brother-in-law Fred Huddleson of Minneapolis, Minn.; sisters-in-law, Lois Williams of Walla Walla, Wash., Wanda Huddleson of Menlo, Joan David of Orient and Betty Nielsen of Colorado Springs, Colo.; as well as other relatives and many friends.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents; husband; brother Francis David; sister Doris Barnes; daughter Susan Davis and partner Pete Burgher; grandson Perry Davis; and son-in-law Dean Reeves.

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not have been able to develop.

“We felt we were doing the county a favor by charging the $4.25 (a square foot), which is what the previous landlord was charging,” Ludwig said.

“Had the regular service and cleaning been done, that would have been noticed.”

According to the warranty deed, MATURA took control of the building Oct. 8, 2014, from LNI Proper-

ties, L.L.C. “We were not made aware of any damage or issues that had occurred when we took ownership,” Ludwig said.

“We asked. We are not going to look under every desk and chair.”

Supervisors Ron Riley and Dennis Brown supported paying the bill and elected to go with the $210 bid.

The bill will be split between Union, Adair and Adams counties by the same percentage they pay for the juvenille court services.

DES MOINES (AP) — A plan to hike the state’s fuel tax by 10 cents kept moving quickly through the Iowa Legislature on Tuesday.

A Senate Committee backed the bill in a 9-3 vote.

The 10-cent increase would provide about $215 million annually for the state’s network of bridges and roads, many of which are in disrepair.

Similar proposals have failed to advance in past years, but Gov. Terry Branstad and legislative leaders have been vocal this year

about raising money for infrastructure. The Senate bill now moves to another committee. A similar effort is moving through the House.

Sen. Tod Bowman, D-Maquoketa, said he is optimistic the bill will win final passage.

“I’m hopeful Iowans will be glad we’re taking care of the roads and bridges that are deteriorating,” he said.

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

Iowa widow pleads guilty to BUDGET: illegally dividing cash deposits Continued from Page 1

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) — An Iowa widow pleaded guilty Tuesday to illegally splitting up bank deposits of her late husband’s legally earned cash, in a case that has drawn criticism as an overreach by the IRS and federal prosecutors.

Janet Malone, 68, admitted she willfully violated a law that prohibits divvying up cash deposits into increments of

less than $10,000 for the purpose of evading federal reporting requirements.

The misdemeanor carries maximum penalties of one year in prison, one year of supervised release and a $100,000 fine.

“Guilty,” Malone, of Dubuque, said quietly in a federal courtroom in Cedar Rapids.

Banks are required to report to the Treasury Department withdrawals and deposits

of more than $10,000, under a law meant to track large sums of cash tied to criminal activity such as drug trafficking and terrorism.

The IRS has been criticized by libertarians and lawmakers for using it to seize money from people and small businesses who repeatedly deposit lawfully obtained money in increments below $10,000 in a practice known as structuring.

Street, which the city purchased for about $295,000 in 2007. Nothing has been built on the ground since the purchase eight years ago.

“The sale of this land is not in this budget, but it will be something we will be discussing down the road,” Taylor said.

Firefighters The council also discussed cutting back from five full-time firefighters to four. That will not happen in the FY2016 budget. Taylor said there was a small reduction to the amount of money used to pay part-time firefighters.

A public hearing for the 2015-16 proposed budget is slated 6 p.m. March 3 at the council chambers inside the restored Creston Depot.

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we work so closely with SWCC so that students have these opportunities.”

The most common online college classes students are taking are introduction to psychology and introduction to sociology. Both classes must be taken at the high school level before the student is allowed to take it at the college level.

“Do we not have classes that will challenge young people and keep them on our campus?” said Galen Zumbach, school board member.

The five most popular classroom classes are composition II, fundamentals of oral communication, career academy for health (the nursing program) and Western civilization, which are taken at SWCC, and calculus I, which is taught before school starts for the day at CHS. “We try to be very careful about placing students (in college classes),” Messerole said. “There’s a lot of factors that go into that.”

An example Messerole gave was a student would not be pushed to take calculus if the student struggles in math.

College classes are also being utilized because of a piece of Iowa legislation called senior year plus, which was put into place in 2008 and “provides Iowa high school students access to advanced placement courses and a variety of means by which to concurrently access secondary and post-secondary credit,” according to the Iowa Department of Education website.

“Research shows that nearly 90 percent of jobs require some type of post-secondary education or training,” language on the education department’s website states. “Providing these opportunities to Iowa students still in high school helps them meet Iowa’s

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The largest group of Creston High School students taking SWCC courses while in high school are seniors, but there are also a large amount of juniors.

There are 11 CHS students taking the career academy for health, or nursing, program.

“The average GPA (grade point average) of Creston High School students taking a SWCC class is 2.77 (out of 4.0),” Messerole said. “The average GPA for the region 14, that’s the whole area, the average GPA for SWCC students is 2.74.”

Messerole said some students who fail a college course can be mandated to reimburse the school, while other students do not have to. It all comes down to the class and the senior year plus guidelines.

“I think it’s very beneficial that you have access to these courses while you’re in high school,” Messerole said. “You know, number one, they’re upper level and rigorous courses, and, number two, you’re getting a jumpstart on your college career.”

However, Messerole also said a disadvantage of taking college courses would be high school students undertaking college-level

homework.

Ron Dunphy, Creston School Board president, was concerned about the reasons college classes are offered to high school students in the first place, claiming doing it for the students’ parents was wrong.

“I don’t understand if there’s that much demand to go to Southwestern Community College, why it’s not offered at the high school building,” Dunphy said. “If all we’re doing is providing the service to parents to diminish the cost of their kids’ college education, I don’t think that’s why we’re spending what we’re spending per year, I don’t think that’s the function of the Creston Community School District.”

According to administrators, the inability to teach college classes at the high school lies in the fact that it is difficult to find a teacher qualified to do it. A master’s degree is required to teach a college course.

In other school board news: • Cory Housh and Christina Long were contracted to be first-grade aides. Peggy

Krambeck-Eblen and Cara Soukup were contracted to be basketball cheerleader sponsors. Kevin Cooper and Paul Jameson were contracted to be driver’s education instructors. Carla Smith was contracted to be ninth-grade softball coach.

• Students were recognized by school board members for their achievements in large group speech contest held Jan. 24 in West Des Moines. Groups that received a II rating were two musical theater scenes.

• Large group speech contest groups that received a I rating and continued on to state competition Feb. 7 were ensemble acting, two improvisation groups and reader’s theater. Of those groups, reader’s theater received a II rating. Ensemble acting and both improvisation groups received I ratings. Groups that received a I rating at state and may be selected by judges to perform at All State Contest Saturday in Ames.

• CHS Jazz Band participants received third place out of 10 3A bands at Simpson Jazz Contest Jan. 30, as well as straight division I

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• Cassandra Batten, Ben Irr, Ann Fehrle, Paul Lorenz, Patrick Normandeau, Allison Norton, Mackenzie Norton and Tyler Peters were named to Drake Honor Jazz Band and performed at Drake University in Des Moines Feb. 10.

• MaKayla Burgmaier, Christina Newcomb, Isaac Ralson, Tina-Sue Richards, Mason Perkins, Prestyn Perkins and Olivia Bargstadt, of Creston elementary, middle and high schools, competed in district basketball skills Jan. 24 at Creston Middle School. They will compete in the state competition March 14 in Iowa

City. Other teammates include Kayla Bendt, Dallis Perkins, Michael Taylor and Katrina Gogle.

• Creston FFA students received fourth place in oral reasons and ninth place overall at Iowa Beef Expo.

• FFA members who received Iowa FFA degrees include Maria Mostek, Darrian FIscher, Rebecca Watson, Emily Gravlin, Caitlin McIlravy, Gracie Russell, Zach Hoffman and Wyatt Thompson. Proficiency awards advancing to state were Brooke Thelen with a first gold at districts in equine science and Tyler Waddingham with a second gold at districts in small animal care. Madison Skarda received a bronze at districts in beef production.

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

Driving tests on Wednesday mornings by appointment.

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

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

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

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There will be a speaker. Bring $4 for Subway.

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

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

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

Union Squares, 7:30 p.m., Creston First United Methodist Church. Call Bob Cooper at 7824403 for more information.

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Agenda includes: public hearing on assessor’s budget for fiscal year 2015-16; set assessor’s and assistant assessor’s salaries; adopt assessor’s budget for fiscal year 2015-16; Vanguard Appraisals: revaulation of commercial, industrial, dual and multi-residential classifications, start 2017, finish Jan. 1, 2019; credit card applications for assessor and deputy assessor; board of review appointments; new business.

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

Agenda includes: cemetery charges; budget.

—————— East Union School Board, 6 p.m. Tuesday, middle/high school library.

Agenda includes: facilities discussion on bus barn; board award of significant recognition; focus on student achievement; officials’ contracts and entry fees; open enrollments; fundraisers/out-of-state trips; nominations for March board award recipients; principals’, early childhood director’s and superintendent’s reports; board work session on report on district goals;

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OPINION Hiding our pleasures

My New Orleans friend Johnny keeps trying to pull me into the spirit of Carnival, with all of its debauchery and abandon, and I desperately want to oblige. Something about my uptight upbringing reels me back every time.

With Johnny inviting me to great parades and parties, not to mention the Mississippi Coast’s assortment of Mardi Gras galas, I have had every opportunity to embrace a tradition completely alien to my childhood. Most fun was alien to my childhood.

In Montgomery, Ala., where I grew up, we didn’t know Mardi Gras from Marty Robbins. It might as well have been a pagan ritual on Mars.

Oh, there was plenty of drinking and dancing and what-naturally-evolves-from-dancing going

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on — don’t get me wrong. But we Baptists were adept at hiding our sins, keeping the booze in the car trunk and the rest out of the city streets.

It has been my goal for years to stray as far from that hypocritical stance as possible. Which is why, at this late date, I’m trying to get together a gypsy girl costume for the New Orleans Saint Anne parade. John swears it’s the best walking parade there is.

I own some black boots and a scarf, so I figure I’m halfway to

looking exactly like Esmeralda — or at least her grandmother. Why, oh, why did I wait to get to this age to go to a New Orleans Mardi Gras parade? When I was 16, Esmeralda would have been a walk in the park — or the Bywater.

Now that I’m 62, the challenge is enormous.

I’ve always loved costumes and dressing up as someone else. I was lucky to be a kid before Halloween was deemed dangerous and of-the-devil. Even we Baptists went door to door begging, not a big leap from proselytizing.

This was long before you could drive to the nearest discount store and find a ready-made-in-China costume. We had to come up with our own.

One year I’d go as a hobo, the next a princess. Hobo, princess,

the same seamless rotation went on for years. The princess look appealed to me the most, but it was much easier to navigate the dark streets as a hobo.

Now I’m trying to channel my Princess Past in preparing my gypsy costume. I never won the best costume award at the elementary school’s carnival, but that didn’t much matter. What mattered was my belief that I should have.

The judges simply got it wrong.

I felt lovely and royal. It was a bit of method acting before I’d ever heard of the term. If you feel like a princess, you look like one.

Maybe the same will hold for Esmeralda.

As fate would have it, Ted Turner decided to televise “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” last week. I got a good look at Mau-

reen O’Hara, the beautiful redhead, as the loose and limber Esmeralda. Every man in Paris was in love with her. Ah, the inspiration.

With my healthy imagination, a lot of makeup, a dirt cheap skirt and a wig, this thing is going to happen. By the time you read this, I’ll have danced in the streets at my first-ever Mardi Gras parade, in costume, albeit a timid one. If the Esmeralda gig doesn’t work, next year I’ll go as the Hunchback. *** Rheta Grimsley Johnson most recent book is “Hank Hung the Moon ... And Warmed Our Cold, Cold Hearts.” Comments are welcomed at rhetagrimsley@aol.com. (c) 2015 Rheta Grimsley Johnson

Letter to the editor

I see a pattern From Larry L. Moreland Creston

I see a pattern in this town that is not the same in other towns in this area.

Allowing metal two-story buildings in residential areas.

Allowing other second stories as garages, some with apartments above.

Allowing sheds of any size to be placed along the side of a busy street, when the building inspector has said it is not allowed.

Having an abundance of derelict

houses and not hold the owners liable.

Holding the city property owners responsible to pay to have them torn down. A loss of another taxpayer.

I believe a town of this size with so few paying property owners cannot continue to thrive. Companies and potential homeowners will have second thoughts and look elsewhere.

I know it is hard to run a town, but better planning and sticking to the rules you have made will win out in the end.

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Washington state officials announced they have a surplus in legal marijuana HOLLYWOOD — God Bless America and how’s everybody?

Presidents Day was celebrated at George Washington’s plantation home at Mount Vernon with a parade of soldiers in colonial dress.

That was a man. George Washington is my favorite president in U.S. history because he’s the only one who didn’t blame all his problems on the previous administration.

The New York Post reports Hillary Clinton created a staff to try to keep Bill Clinton’s sexual dalliances out of the press. He just flew to a billionaire’s Caribbean private lair named Orgy Island. Minutes later, ABC TV trademarked the name and told Bill Clinton he can name his price if he’ll host the show.

Brian Williams was defended all weekend by media allies for telling tall tales. His friends really came through for him. Lance Armstrong and Alex Rodriguez have each said that during Hurricane Katrina they were the body floating in the French Quarter that Brian Williams spotted from his window.

Fifty Shades of Grey on Sunday broke the February opening weekend box office record that was set eleven years ago by The Passion of the Christ. Fifty Shades of Grey just topped Passion of the Christ.

It’s so sweet when February rolls around and the moviegoing public’s fancy turns to torture porn.

The FAA proposed new rules for drones which are so restrictive for commercial drone aircraft it could threaten Amazon’s plans to deliver packages by unmanned drones. Everyone was so looking

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forward to the Amazon service. It will allow all of us to bomb al-Qaeda with skin care products.

Washington state officials announced they have a surplus in legal marijuana grown in the past year. Growers overproduced in the first year of legalization. Washington state has more pot than they can smoke, which finally explains why Pete Carroll called for a pass play on the Patriots one-yard line.

Attorney General Eric Holder cited as an accomplisment his releasing from prison thousands of crack cocaine convicts. It’s about fairness. For the last forty years, it hasn’t seemed fair that crack cocaine users get put in prison while powdered cocaine users get put in the cast of Saturday Night Live.

NBC’s Saturday Night Live celebrated its fortieth anniversary by saluting its founding geniuses Richard Pryor, John Belushi, Dan Ackroyd and Chevy Chase. The partying on that show was nonstop. NBC studio in New York was the only theater in the world where the nosebleed seats were onstage.

President Obama spent Presidents Day in Rancho Mirage where he played golf at the El Dorado Country Club in eighty-five

degrees of desert winter splendor. The problems of the world can wait. Casual followers of the news saw the president on the golf course and wondered who’d been beheaded.

The White House was ripped

by Republicans Sunday for having no strategy to destroy ISIS and restore order in Iraq. It’s not just Obama. If our finer universities would admit who we really are and offer a degree in Colonial Administration, Mosul would be known today as the City that Works.

President Obama referred to the Coptic Christians killed by ISIS as Egyptian citizens Monday.

Last month he wouldn’t identify the Paris deli victims as Jewish.

When Obama removed the bust of Winston Churchill from the Oval Office, no one knew he replaced it with a bust of Neville Chamberlain.

The Automobile Club reported that the price of gasoline in Los Angeles rose for the seventeenth consecutive day on Monday, nearing three dollars a gallon. It’s starting to put a dent in everyone’s wallets again. Rap moguls who want to run over their rivals in parking lots have been forced to carpool.

Apple engineers were reported to be developing the Apple electric car Monday to the point of offering Tesla workers huge raises to help build it. They’re working on a long range battery. The Apple car will drive by itself anywhere you tell it to go but it won’t stop at any place that has Windows.

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BUSINESS/FARM FSQA training scheduled for Adair, Union County 4-H’ers

UPS honors Iowa drivers for 25 years of safe driving

Teaching youths to produce safe and quality food is a major emphasis of both the 4-H and FFA programs.

Special Food Safety Quality Assurance (FSQA) trainings will be held at the following locations: • 6 to 8 p.m. March 17, 4-H/ FFA Center, Adair County Fairgrounds, Greenfield • 6 to 8 p.m. April 13, Cass County Community Center, Atlantic • 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. April 15, Southwestern Community College Ag Farm • 10 a.m. to noon April 18, Southwestern Community College Ag Farm All youths exhibiting beef, dairy/dairy goats, meat goats, rabbits, poultry, sheep or swine at 2015 Iowa county fairs and the Iowa State Fair

DES MOINES — UPS has announced 11 elite drivers from Iowa are among 1,445 newly inducted worldwide into the Circle of Honor, an honorary organization for UPS drivers who have achieved 25 or more years of accident-free driving.

Iowa boasts 71 active Circle of Honor drivers with a combined 2,041 years of accident-free driving. Cleo Underwood of Des Moines is the state’s senior safe driver, with 39 years of accident-free driving under his belt. There are 1,029 total UPS drivers in Iowa.

“My thanks go to all of

or AK-SAR-BEN must be FSQA certified.

“We encourage parents to attend with their 4-H or FFA member,” said Donna Wallace, Adair County Extension 4-H program coordinator. “Animal projects usually involve the entire family and we want everyone to be on the same page when it comes to producing safe and wholesome meat, milk, and eggs.”

The FSQA workshops are engaging and help members apply what they learn to their own projects.

Youths in fourth through sixth grades need to attend a training each year. Older youths have the option of successfully completing a test if they can’t attend one of the training sessions. Students in seventh through

ninth grades can meet the training requirements by passing a test. Passing the test certifies them until they reach 10th grade. Youths in 10th through 12th grades who successfully complete the test are certified until they turn 20 years of age.

4-H and FFA members are encouraged to sign up in advance for the meeting that works best for them. Register by calling Adair County Extension at 641-743-8412 or 1-800-ISUE399 or Union County Extension at 641782-8426. Members who are in seventh grade or above and would like to complete the requirements by passing the test should call their Extension office to set up a testing time.

USDA adds EQIP signup cutoff deadline DES MOINES — Iowa farmers have another opportunity to receive conservation planning and financial assistance through USDA this year. The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is adding a second Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) signup deadline of April 17.

Through EQIP, NRCS provides financial and technical assistance to install conservation practices such as nutrient management, terraces, grassed waterways, cover crops, manure management facilities and pasture management. Many of these practices help reduce soil erosion, improve water quality, and even create

much-needed wildlife habitat to the Iowa landscape.

EQIP, one of USDA’s most popular conservation programs, is offered through a continuous signup, but NRCS periodically makes application selections as funding allows. Last year, NRCS provided more than $27 million in EQIP financial assistance to Iowa farmers.

There are several EQIP initiatives included in the signup, where NRCS sets aside financial assistance for specific practices and producers. Examples include practices that improve onfarm energy, assist in the organic transition process, add wildlife habitat, and target

certain practices such as seasonal high tunnels.

Iowa NRCS also sets aside 10 percent of the Iowa EQIP financial assistance program for the historically underserved, which include beginning farmers, socially disadvantaged farmers, limited resource producers, and veterans.

Visit your local NRCS office for more information about conservation planning and financial assistance to fund conservation practices on your farm, or go to www. ia.nrcs.usda.gov.

them for their dedication and focus, and for the countless lives they’ve saved,” said Jerry Mattes, president, UPS West Region.

UPS’s 102,000 drivers are among the safest on the roads, logging more than 3 billion miles a year and delivering more than 4 billion packages safely.

Following is a list of Iowa drivers inducted this year to the Circle of Honor: • Baumler, Karleen of West Union, Decorah location • Donovan, Scott of Pleasant Hill, Des Moines West location • Luzum, Richard of Calm-

ar, Decorah location • Mccolloch, Michael of Redfield, Des Moines location • Mccoy, David of Fairfield, Ottumwa location • Neff, Dave of Runnells, Des Moines location • Price, Gerald of Solon, Coralville Center location • Rogers, Larry of Altoona, Des Moines East location • Welch, Kim of Waukon, Decorah location • Willert, Jon of Davenport, Davenport location • Wyszenski, William of Glenwood, Omaha Hub, Neb., location

Kinkade attends Heart of America Congress KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Brian Kinkade of Creston attended the Heart of America Contact Lens and Primary Care Congress.

In this, the 54th annual Congress, the Heart has grown to be one of the largest contact lens and primary eye care conferences. This complete educational experience covers new and advanced techniques for all types of contact lenses available today, plus the latest information on the medical treatment of eye diseases, several hours featuring the latest in glaucoma management, and new innovations in enhancing patients’ vision.

An active member of the Heart of America Contact Lens Society for 10 years, Dr. Kinkade is an alumnus of the

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The Congress brings together many internationally respected eye care specialists as well as prominent educators in the fields of contact lenses, eye disease and primary eye care.

Participants were greeted this year by hundreds of exhibitors displaying the latest in contact

lens and vision correction technology in the Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center exhibit hall. Participants at the Congress gained insights in helping provide the best vision care in the daily practices of optometry.

Kinkade, who has lived in Creston for 31 years, maintains offices at Walmart Vision Centers in Creston and Atlantic.

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ENTERTAINMENT

Carrot Cake bottoms out Dear Heloise: I sure hope you can help me. I love making CARROT CAKE, but my problem is that all the nuts sink to the bottom. Sometimes the carrots do too. I was told to put them in flour before I put them in the mix. (Yes, I make this cake from scratch.)

I have tried both ways and failed both of them. I thought maybe you could help me. — Ruth N., Gastonia, N.C. Well, Ruth, you were right to try coating the nuts and carrots in flour before adding them to the batter. Coating them in all-purpose flour should help keep them from sinking. Also, be sure to cut the nuts and carrots into small pieces so they won’t sink to the bottom. I sometimes shred the carrots to really distribute them throughout the cake.

Another hint, though, is to TOAST the nuts before adding them. Place them on a baking sheet and place them in a 325 F oven until they are just warm. Then toss them in a little flour. Hope this helps!

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Hints from Heloise Fax: 210-HELOISE Email: Heloise@Heloise. com NOT JUST FOR TEA Dear Heloise: I received a tea ball for Christmas, and I do not drink hot tea. Are there other uses for this device? — Judy P., via email There sure are! You can use the tea ball as a bouquet garni in your homemade soups and stews. Just add your fresh herbs and spices, and drop it in!

Another use is for draining capers. Open the bottle and separate the capers from the brine solution they are stored in.

Readers, let me know of any other hints for using a tea ball that you can think of. — Heloise PARTY PLATES Dear Heloise: When I make cookies to bring to a party, I use platters that I buy at resale stores, and I tell the host to keep the plate. Economical

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Horoscope Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Someone older or more experienced might offer you good advice today. Quite likely, you can use this information to help you achieve future goals.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Discussions with bosses, parents, teachers and VIPs will be practical today. Basically, you might determine if you are heading in the direction you really want to go.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) This is an excellent day to study or finish paperwork or to write a book. Your powers of concentration are excellent, and you won’t mind doing routine proofing and editing, if necessary.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Your thoughts about budgets and spending constraints, as well as reducing debt, are right on the money today! Someone with experience and knowledge might give you excellent advice about this.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) You might play the role of teacher for a partner or close friend today — or vice versa; someone might act like a teacher for you. Older people will be especially helpful today.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) This can be an extremely productive day at work for you, because you are motivated to work hard and you have the energy and endurance to follow through on your plans.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Serious discussions about sports-related issues will go well today. Listen to the advice of older, more experienced people, because they have something to offer.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) An older family relative will have good input for you today. Discussions about home repairs and how to improve things in a family business (or at home) will be productive.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) You are in a detail-oriented frame of mind today, which is excellent for doing precision work. You also will be productive with boring, repetitious work, because you know what has to be done.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) If shopping today, you will want to buy only long-lasting, practical items. And you will look for sales and bargains.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Look around you with a

critical eye today to see what needs to be changed, improved or corrected in your environment. Your mind is on serious matters, which is a good thing.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Your ability to research anything is excellent today. You won’t overlook details, plus you have the powers of concentration that you will need.

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You work well on your own or in a team. People admire you because you are daring and imaginative. This year, your success lies with others. People will benefit you.

Therefore, make friends and join clubs and organizations.

Help others, because you also will be helping yourself.

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Lentil Salad with Marinated Onions, Roasted Tomatoes and Olives Servings: 6–8 2–3 medium tomatoes cut into eight wedges 1 (9.5-ounce) jar whole, pitted Greek olives, drained 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 8 thyme sprigs, leaves removed Sea salt 1 1/3 cups lentils 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced 1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 2 garlic cloves, pressed 1 medium cucumber, chopped 1 (12-ounce) jar artichoke hearts, sliced 1/4 cup parsley, chopped 3 tablespoons chives, chopped 2/3 cup crumbled feta 1 tablespoon lemon juice Fresh ground black pepper Preheat oven to 400°F. On medium-sized baking sheet lined with parchment paper, arrange tomatoes skin side down. Add drained olives to pan; drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Sprinkle with thyme leaves and sea salt.

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Still unbeaten KNOXVILLE, Tenn.

— Kentucky understands that its brand name often brings out the best efforts from opponents.

The top-ranked Wildcats have answered that challenge well enough to put together the best start in the program’s storied history.

Devin Booker had 18 points and seven rebounds Tuesday night as Kentucky picked up its defense in the second half and pulled away for a 66-48 victory over Tennessee. Kentucky is 26-0 for the first time, though the Wildcats finished the 1953-54 season with a 25-0 mark.

Kentucky (13-0 SEC) took a few punches Tuesday before delivering the knockout blow.

The Wildcats won despite shooting 5 of 22 from 3-point range and allowing the much-smaller Volunteers to match them 34-all in rebounds and outscore them 34-22 in the paint. Tennessee trailed by just four with 9 minutes left before Kentucky went on a 10-0 run to put the game away.

Kentucky has matched the best start for a team coached by John Calipari, who won his first 26 games at Massachusetts in 1995-96 and was 26-0 at Memphis in 2007-08. Both of those squads went on to reach the Final Four, though neither won the national championship.

SPORTS

Raiderettes overcome slow start in regional victory

By LARRY PETERSON

Shields said. “We had our opportuniites. Just turnovers at the wrong time.”

“It was an ugly game,” Streit said. “You don’t have to have style points, though.

Survive and advance. We came out jacked up. We wanted it so bad we tried too hard. But I thought we played outstanding defense for most of the night.”

Murray had 41 turnovers in the game, surpassing its point total. Compounding the Lady Mustangs’ problems were the 25 fouls that led to Mount Ayr going 23of-32 at the free throw line to Murray’s 4-10.

CNA sports writer • lpeterson@crestonnews.com

MOUNT AYR — Even the winning coach called it an ugly game.

But in the end, despite 30 turnovers, Mount Ayr coach Thad Streit saw his team advance to Friday’s Class 1A Region 7 semifinals at Bedford after a 49-40 victory over Murray here Tuesday night.

Bedford was a 59-31 winner over Lamoni to set up a third meeting with Mount Ayr Friday. The 14thranked Bulldogs won both previous matchups, 70-61 and 58-47. On the other side of the bracket, Grand View Christian will meet Martensdale-St. Marys in a semifinal game at Saydel.

The regional final is Monday at Truro.

The Mount Ayr girls went seven minutes without scoring from the field in the first quarter Tuesday, trailing 10-3 at the end of the period.

Early in the second quarter, Mount Ayr 6-foot-2 sophomore center Kelcie Shields took the floor for the Raiderettes for the first time since suffering a tibia stress fracture a month ago.

Foul shooting

CNA photo by LARRY PETERSON

Mount Ayr’s Megan Warin (30) dribbles upcourt after a steal during Tuesday’s regional quarterfinal game at home against Murray. Warin had two steals, two rebounds and five points in the 49-40 Raiderette victory.

Her appearance seemed to coincide with a spark of momentum for Mount Ayr, which benefitted from a 12-5 difference in fouls and 18 free throw opportunities in the first half, compared to two for Murray. With a 19-8 second quarter, Mount Ayr took a 22-18 halftime lead

into the dressing room.

Mustang rally Mount Ayr opened up a 10-point lead (37-27) midway through the third quarter, but Murray came storming back to within one at 38-37 with 3:16 to play on successive perimeter shots

by freshman Zadie Hatfield and a drive by senior center Deena Snyder.

“Then right again after that we had two or three turnvoers there where they either scored on it, or we fouled on the end of it, and they went up five or seven again,” Murray coach Jerry

Ashton Johnson, a 53 percent free throw shooter for the season, made 11 of 13 and had 11 of her 17 Johnson points in the first half. Blair Glendenning had shot 45 percent at the line this season, and ended 5-6 Tuesday night.

Please see RAIDERETTES, page 10A

Shockers win CARBONDALE, Ill. — Shaquille Morris proved an able substitute to Wichita State starting forward Darius Carter on Tuesday night at Southern Illinois.

Morris, a 6-foot-7, 261-pound redshirt freshman forward, spurred a critical 8-0 run early in the second half to lift the 13th-ranked Shockers over the Salukis, 84-62.

Morris came in for Carter with his team up 13 at the 19:31 mark and delivered four of his career-high 17 points during the run to put Wichita State up 20 with 16:28 left. The Shockers led by as much as 27 before settling for their third double-digit win in their last four games.

Morris made 7 of his 8 shots for the Shockers (25-3, 14-1 Missouri Valley), who have won five straight.

The Shockers led by 13 at the half and used a 9-0 run early in second half to put the game away. They made 10 of 19 3-pointers and had 18 assists on 28 baskets.

Jansen out LOS ANGELES — Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen underwent surgery on his left foot and is expected to be out eight to 12 weeks, the team announced Tuesday.

Dodgers pitchers and catchers are scheduled to report to the team’s Arizona spring training camp Thursday.

Jansen reported discomfort after running last week, and subsequent tests showed a growth on one of the bones in his foot. Doctors removed the growth Tuesday at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. The Dodgers said Jansen will be on crutches for about 10 days.

CNA photos by SCOTT VICKER

On to state: The Creston/Orient-Macksburg girls bowling team (above) won the Class 1A

State Qualifying Meet here Tuesday at Panther Lanes to advance back to the state tournament, held 10 a.m. Monday at Plaza Lanes in Des Moines. Members of the team, pictured from left, are: Alex Miller, Charley Parcher, head coach Ron Pendegraft, Jenna Hayes, Ashley Knipfer, Madison Hance and Emily Stults. At right, Panther junior Blake Eddy advanced to the state meet as an individual for the second straight season with his 392 series. For more information on the State Qualifying Meet, see Thursday’s CNA sports section.

Richardson’s free throws sink Nodaway Valley

By SCOTT VICKER

CNA sports editor • svicker@crestonnews.com

TRURO — Interstate 35 scored the final six points of the game here Tuesday to pull off a 39-34 win over Nodaway Valley in a Class 2A Region 8 quarterfinal.

The two teams went back and forth over the course of the entire second half, until Roadrunner sophomore Riley Morris hit all-stater Gracey Griglione on a highlow pass for a bucket to put Interstate 35 up 35-34 with less than one minute remaining.

Slye Richardson made four free throws in the final 22 seconds of the game to make the final margin 39-34.

“We made the right plays,” Interstate 35 head coach Jamie Smith said.

“Some kids stepped up. It’s a heck of a game. Tom’s (Thompson) one of my best friends. It’s kind of tough.

Emotionally, you get fired up. We just made some plays.”

After Richardson made two free throws to make it a 37-34 game with :18 left, Thompson called timeout.

He opted to go for a quick bucket instead of holding for a potential game-tying 3-pointer.

The Wolverines quickly

Late 3-pointer lifts Harlan over Creston

By SCOTT VICKER

CNA sports editor • svicker@crestonnews.com

CNA photo by SCOTT VICKER

Nodaway Valley sophomore post player Josie Clarke puts up a shot over the top of Interstate 35 all-stater Gracey Griglione during the first half of Nodaway Valley’s 39-34 regional loss to the Roadrunners. Clarke scored a gamehigh 17 points in the loss.

moved the ball down the court, but turned it over out

Please see WOLVERINES, page 12A

HARLAN — The Creston boys basketball team has six days to find three points.

For the second time this season, Harlan struck late for a two-point victory over the Panthers. The two teams meet for a third time 6:30 p.m. Monday in Atlantic in the first round of Class 3A district play.

Tuesday, it was Thomas Fink who did the damage for the Cyclones in the 5048 win over the Panthers.

Creston trailed 47-45 with about 30 seconds left in the game when senior Jay Wolfe drove for a basket and d r e w a foul.

Wolfe hit the free throw to put the Panthers up 48- Wolfe 47 with about 18 seconds left in the contest.

After Creston knocked the ball out of bounds, Harlan got it in play and threw a skip pass over the top to Fink, who drilled a 3-point-

er with two hands in his face to make the score 5048 with four seconds left.

Creston was not yet in the bonus, so Harlan was able to run time off the clock by fouling the Panthers before they could advance the ball.

Finally, with about one second left in the game, the Panthers inbounded to Jay Wolfe, whose desperation heave was off the mark.

“We definitely defended them pretty well for the most part,” Creston head coach Brett Watson said.

“We had chances. Making eight threes was nice, too, against their zone. The thing is, with these kids, they never stop fighting.

We had a couple of times where we battled some adversity and just kept fighting back.”

Creston took a 22-20 lead going into halftime after leading 12-8 through one quarter.

But a key play in the third quarter came when Harlan was fouled while shooting a 3-pointer. Watson disagreed with the foul and was assessed a technical foul.

That gave Harlan five Please see PANTHERS, page 10A

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Creston’s Haley signs with Graceland volleyball

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

Another player from Creston’s resurgent volleyball team will continue an athletic career in college.

Senior outside hitter Nicole Haley signed a National Letter of Intent Tuesday to play volleyball at Graceland University. Her brother, Nathan, completed his freshman football season last fall at Graceland.

Previously, Creston setter Hannah Luther signed with Southwestern Community College to play for coach Ting Liu, and defensive specialist Haylee LaMasters signed with SWCC to play softball.

Creston coach Polly Luther said the signing is another example of the caliber of athletes on her 2014 squad, which posted a 20-8 record as the most successful Panther squad since the late 1980s.

“I think it’s great,” Luther said. “You don’t see athletes go on and play

very often, and now we have these three girls going on to college athletics.

Nicole is a great kid and works hard. She will do anything they ask her to do.”

Haley had 100 kills and 16 blocks as a junior for the 13-14 Panther squad, and played both varsity and JV as a senior.

Graceland coach Stew McDole said he was tipped off to Haley’s interest in continuing to play by Brenna Bjorland, Graceland admissions counselor who had worked with Nathan Haley upon his arrival on campus.

“Brenna is the one who brought up Nicole,” McDole said. “She said she’s a really good athlete and had played some club ball.

I said, let’s get her over here and watch her play.”

Haley participated in a tryout at Graceland last week.

“It didn’t take me very long to realize, this kid is a pretty good athlete,” McDole said. “She’d be

an outside hitter, probably left side. A kid doesn’t have to come in and be ready to make a dent at the varsity level in our program. I have two junior varsity teams. I said, you come to Graceland, and you’ll be playing volleyball. Then, if you can play, you have a chance to carve out your future. She has athleticism and she’s a smart kid.”

Haley said she plans to major in a health and biology field, perhaps leading to a nursing career.

“They have nice facilities in the biology department and that was a big factor, too,” said the daughter of Traci and the late Greg Haley of Creston.

And, it doesn’t hurt to have her older brother on campus involved in Graceland athletics.

“It’s helpful,” Haley said. “I know that if I ever need anything, he’ll be there. I like the size of it, it’s close to home. The campus just has that college feel.”

CNA photo by LARRY PETERSON

State-bound: Creston/O-M leads the state in number of Class 2A qualifers for the individ-

ual state tournament starting Thursday at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines. The school-record contingent of nine state qualifiers includes, from left in front, Chase Shiltz (160 pounds), Joey Huntington (145), Spencer Wray (138), Wyatt Thompson (132) and Trevor Marlin (120). Back row, Jake Gutschenritter (285), Kadon Hulett (220), Seth Maitlen (195) and Tayler Pettit (170). Action begins at 1:30 p.m. Thursday in Class 2A. The Panthers are also in the State Dual Wrestling Tournament today at Wells Fargo Arena.

Iowa boys basketball prep poll

The Top Ten teams in the Associated Press Iowa high school basketball poll with firstplace votes in parentheses and won-loss record, total points and position last week at right: Class 4A Record Pts Prv 1. Iowa City, West (14) 19-0 140 1 2. Pleasant Valley 19-0 126 2 3. North Scott, Eldridge 16-3 106 5 4. Des Moines, Hoover 17-1 85 3 5. Urbandale 16-4 71 7 6. Linn-Mar, Marion 18-4 64 4 7. Ankeny Centennial 17-3 63 6 8. Waukee 15-5 62 8 9. Cedar Rapids, Kennedy 14-5 26 9 10. Ames 14-5 16 NR Others receiving votes: Epworth, Western Dubuque 6. Council Bluffs, Abraham Lincoln 3. Valley, West Des Moines 2.

Class 3A Record Pts Prv 1. Williamsburg (4) 18-1 121 2 (tie)Pella (6) 17-2 121 1 3. Waverly-Shell Rock (1) 18-2 109 3 4. Le Mars (1) 17-3 95 7 5. Fort Madison 18-2 74 8 6. MOC-Floyd Valley (1) 18-3 69 T5 7. Wahlert, Dubuque (1) 12-7 60 T5 8. Spirit Lake 17-3 46 4 9. Assumption, Davenport 14-5 25 10 10. Keokuk 17-3 14 NR Others receiving votes: Xavier, Cedar Rapids 11. Gilbert 9. Carroll 7. Dallas Center-Grimes 6. Denison-Schleswig 2. Algona 1.

Class 2A CNA photo by LARRY PETERSON Record Pts Prv Nicole Haley of Creston (front center) signs a National Letter of Intent to play volleyball 1. New Hampton (10) 20-1 125 2 at Graceland University. Joining her at Tuesday’s ceremony are, from left in front, family members Jason Haley (brother), her mother Traci Haley, Megan Haley (sister) and 2. Western Christian, Hull (2) 19-2 113 3 Nathan Haley (brother). In back are Creston assistant volleyball coach Jessie McClellan, head volleyball coach Polly Luther, Graceland women’s volleyball coach Stew McDole and Graceland admissions counselor Brenna Bjorland.

Please see AP POLL, page 11A

Prep scoreboard Girls basketball Class 1A regionals Region 7 Grand View Christian 63 Southeast Warren 51 Martensdale-St. Mary’s 69 Moravia 37 Bedford 59 Lamoni 31 Mount Ayr 49 Murray 40 Region 8 Ankeny Christian 53 Orient-Macksburg 48 Adair-Casey 63 Stanton

28 Fremont-Mills 61 Sidney 23 Essex 49 Nishnabotna 30 Class 2A regionals Region 1 Western Christian 69 Ridge View 27 Lawton-Bronson 75 Woodbury Central 70 St. Albert 42 Maple Valley-Anthon-Oto 23 Logan-Magnolia 66 Hin-

ton 64

Region 8 IKM-Manning 74 Underwood 43 Treynor 48 Tri-Center 37 Central Decatur 71 Southwest Valley 36 Interstate 35, Truro 39 Nodaway Valley 34 Boys basketball Lewis Central 61 Glenwood 51 Harlan 50 Creston 48

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“That’s really big for Ashton and Blair to shoot like that,” Streit said. “We were attacking and getting to the line, pretty much like the game up there.”

Mount Ayr won 54-47 at Murray on Jan. 19.

“I’ve been practicing my free throws, trying to get the percentage up,” Johnson said. “At the start tonight, I think our heads were just out of it and we were too excited. We were trying to go faster than we were capable of. We finally slowed it down and ran some offense and got back into the game.”

In her first game back from the leg injury, Kelcie Shields finished with four points, two rebounds and two blocked shots. Her p r e s e n c e Shields inside was a factor against the likes of Murray’s inside power of Jade Lecy, Madison Gonseth and Snyder.

“Kelcie alters a lot of shots, even if she doesn’t block it,” coach Shields said.

“Madison was able to take it to her and get a couple of fouls on her there.”

“We were excited to get her back,” Johnson said.

Also in the post, sophomore Tess Shields provided 10 points and seven rebounds.

Snyder led Murray with 13 points and Gonseth added 12.

“We had a great season,” coach Shields said after the loss. “We were 17-6, and nobody thought we’d do that

free throws. The Cyclones made only three of the five foul shots, but it helped Harlan build a 39-31 lead.

Wolfe led Creston with 22 points and seven rebounds.

Christian Groumoutis added 13 points with four boards and three steals.

S a m Hartsock chipped in six points.

Alex Nielsen scored Groumoutis five points with five rebounds and McClain Haines netted two points.

The Panthers played just five deep after junior Cooper McDermott suffered a fractured ankle in practice.

McDermott will undergo surgery on Friday and is ex- McDermott pected to miss about three months.

“We had five guys that played the entire game,” Watson said. “To have five guys leave everything on the floor, that’s all you can ask for.”

Creston finished the regular season with a mark of

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Murray’s Deena Snyder drives to the basket against Kelcie Shields of Mount Ayr Tuesday night. Snyder ended her Murray career with a team-high 13 points and six rebounds. Shields returned for the first time in a month from a stress fracture in her leg, finishing with two blocked shots, two rebounds and four points.

with the four kids we lost last year. They beat Grand View Christian, beat Moravia twice and those are the number one and two teams in the conference. We won the conference tournament.

We had a great year. We just picked a bad time to play a bad game.”

Seniors in their final game for Murray were guard Chellsea Jones, McKenzie Case, Snyder and Alexis Tracy.

Mount Ayr (14-8), meanwhile, goes to Bedford with hopes of springing the upset Friday.

“We’re really glad to have Kelcie back, because we needed that height,” Streit said. “We have to cut down the turnovers. Bedford has that zone press and the two

good scorers in Calfee and Beemer. We have to play hard again, but take care of the ball.”

MURRAY (40) — Deena Snyder 6 1-3 13, Madison Gonseth 5 2-4 12, Zadie Hatfield 3 0-0 6, Chellsea Jones 2 0-0 4, Shelby Myers 1 1-2 3, Jade Lecy 1 0-0 2. Totals — 18 4-10 40.

3-point goals — None. Rebounds — Gonseth 7, Snyder 6. Assists — Hatfield 5, Snyder 5. Steals — Hatfield 6, Snyder 5. Turnovers — 41. Team fouls — 25. Fouled out — Lecy, Brandi Gilbert.

MOUNT AYR (49) — Ashton Johnson 3 11-13 17, Tess Shields 4 2-4 10, Megan Warin 1 3-6 5, Alyssa Johnson 1 2-2 4, Kelcie Shields 2 0-0 4, Allie Shields 1 0-0 2. Totals — 13 23-32 49.

3-point goals — None. FG shooting — 13-48 (34.2 percent).

Rebounds —27 (Tess Shields 7, Glendenning 6, Alyssa Johnson 3). Assists — 10 (Glendenning 3). Steals — 15 (Glendenning 4, T. Shields 4). Blocked shots — 4 (K. Shields 2). Turnovers — 30.

Team fouls — 14. Fouled out — None.

Murray — 10 18 31 40 Mount Ayr — 3 22 36 49

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15-6 and 6-4 in the Hawkeye 10 Conference for sixth place, behind a four-way tie for second at 7-3. Now, the Panthers’ attention turns to Monday’s district opener and finding a way to make up three points against the Cyclones.

“We’re going to have to go back and evaluate the film, make a few adjustments here and there,” Watson said. “Our kids are a resilient bunch. I don’t think this one loss is going to define them. I think we’ll come back. We just have to come back and be better than them on Monday night.”

Harlan improved to 15-5 for the season with its regular season finale on Thursday at Carroll.

FRESHMEN The Creston freshmen ended their season with a double overtime thriller, toppling Harlan 56-54 on Tuesday.

“I am extremely proud of these guys,” freshman coach Todd Jacobson said.

“This game is really a microcosm of our season. We struggled at first, but they continued to work on both ends of the floor. We made a run with the help of our inside game (Joe Eblen and Tucker Flynn) and hitting perimeter shots.”

Evan Jacobson hit a shot in the lane with less than 30 seconds on the clock in the second overtime, and the Panthers held on the defensive end to seal the victory.

Jacobson scored 19 points, while Cole Higgins added 12. Eblen and Flynn each recorded nine points. Flynn added nine rebounds and five steals.

Dustin Merritt had six assists.

HARLAN (50) — Thomas Fink 4 0-0 12, Will Lansman 6 0-0 12, Caleb Rasmussen 4 3-6 11, Luke Hall 3 0-0 6, Kyle Juhl 2 1-2 5, Ethan Knudson 2 0-0 4. Totals — 21 4-8 50. 3-point goals — 4 (Fink 4). Team fouls — 9. Fouled out — none.

CRESTON (48) — Jay Wolfe 9 1-3 22, Christian Groumoutis 5 0-0 13, Sam Hartsock 2 0-0 6, Alex Nielsen 2 1-3 5, McClain Haines 1 0-0 2. Totals — 19 2-6 48. 3-point goals — 8 (Wolfe 3, Groumoutis 3, Hartsock 2).

FG shooting — 19-46 (41.3 percent). Rebounds — 25 (Wolfe 7, Haines 5, Nielsen 5, Hartsock 4, Groumoutis 4). Steals — 4 (Groumoutis 3). Blocked shots — 1 (Haines 1). Team fouls — 8. Fouled out — none.

Harlan — 8 20 39 50 Creston — 12 22 31 48

Creston (56) — Evan Jacobson 19, Cole Higgins 12, Joe Eblen 9, Tucker Flynn 9, Dustin Merritt 4, Dalten Bierle 3. Rebounds — Flynn 9. Assists — Merritt 6. Steals — Flynn 5.

Halftime score — Harlan 26, Creston 19.

Harlan (54) — Hansen 17, Moser 12, Campbell 9, Schmitz 6, Klaasen 3, Bartley 2, Doran 2, Frederick 1.

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Class 1A Record Pts Prv 1. Gladbrook-Reinbeck (13) 21-0 139 1 2. Danville (1) 21-0 126 2 3. Maple Valley-Anthon-Oto 20-1 104 3 4. Colo-Nesco 20-1 85 6 5. Central Lyon 17-4 58 4 6. Boyden-Hull 17-4 57 5 7. Ar-We-Va, Westside 21-0 55 9 8. Earlham 19-2 44 8 9. Gehlen Catholic, Le Mars 19-2 21 7 10. Meskwaki Settlement School 17-2 17 NR Others receiving votes: West Hancock, Britt 15. South O’Brien, Paullina 13. Grand View Christian 10. Janesville 10. Belle Plaine 7. Central City 6. Jesup 3.

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“I just decided that I had to step up from the other games that we had played,” Zahui B. said. “My teammates helped me out and they had confidence in me.

I just had to score and grab the boards.”

Zahui B.’s rebounding record eclipsed the former Big Ten single-game mark of 26 set by Jerica Watson of Iowa in 2001. She notched her 19th double-double of the season.

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Wagner finished with 17 points for Minnesota, Shae Kelley added 13 and Bailey 10.

Logic led Iowa with 26 points and 13 assists for her 28th career double-double.

Logic also grabbed eight rebounds. Bethany Doolittle added 18 points and 11 boards for her seventh double-double of the season. Dixon finished with 17 points on five treys.

Zahui B. surpassed 1,000 career points in the game.

Minnesota has a 21-win regular season for the first time since the 2004-05 season and 10 wins in the Big Ten for the first time since 2008-09.

Minnesota (21-6, 10-5 Big Ten) led 48-42 at halftime. Melissa Dixon opened the second half with three 3-pointers as the Hawkeyes (21-5, 12-3), who had come in with a four-game win streak, battled to stay close, pulling to 57-54 with about four minutes gone.

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“I probably maybe made a mistake there at the end,” Thompson said afterward.

“I thought we had enough time left with 18 seconds, I decided we’d attack the basket and try to make it another possession game. We maybe should have tried to set up a three there instead of forcing that issue, and maybe we’d have been a little better off. Part of that falls on me.”

The Wolverines had committed only four fouls at that point in the half, so valuable time ran off the clock when Interstate 35 inbounded the ball and the Wolverines scrambled to foul.

Nodaway Valley had one final opportunity, when an inbounds pass was tipped and the ball squirted loose.

But, Smith got a timeout from the bench during the loose ball scramble with :07.3 remaining.

The Roadrunners inbounded the ball one final time and Richardson calmly made two more free throws with :05.5 left to seal the victory.

“There were three or four times where we had loose balls and we just couldn’t get to the floor to get it,” Thompson said. “I think that was part of the difference in the game. And I’m sure they outrebounded us by quite a bit.”

Nodaway Valley built a 19-15 lead by halftime as Wolverines sophomore post player Josie Clarke scored 10 of her game-high 17 points in the first half.

Thompson said his team wanted to focus on hitting the low post from the high post and taking advantage of Clarke’s skill set.

“We didn’t get it as much as we were hoping we would,” he said. “Josie Clarke has just been playing so well. We needed to utilize her, and we did. Maybe we forced a few too many passes, but when it came down to it, I think we got a little rattled at the end and they maintained their composure. That was the difference.”

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role players came up huge for the Roadrunners. Sophomore Cheyenne Hiatt led the team with 13 points, and hit several timely baskets Hiatt had an offensive rebound and putback right at the end of the first half to keep the Roadrunners within four points. She also hit a jumper from the corner to put Interstate 35 up 28-26 early in the fourth quarter and had a jumper from the elbow to give the Roadrunners a 33-32 lead midway through the fourth.

Junior Haley Schaffer drilled a big 3-pointer to break a 28-28 tie in the fourth quarter.

“Hiatt hits a big bucket. Schaffer hits a three,” Smith said. “I just thought we fought through the third quarter and made some plays in the fourth.

“Sometimes with Cheyenne, you’ve got to try to keep her under control and let her know, maybe slow down a little bit. But I’ve never told her not to shoot, because one of these days she’s going to break out and make some shots. This has probably been the third or fourth time she’s done that this year. It couldn’t have been at a bigger time.”

Nodaway Valley ends its season with a record of 18-5. Josie Carter and Hollie Perrin played their final game for Carter the Wolverines as seniors.

“These girls, Hollie Perrin and Josie Carter, have been with me all four years,” Thompson said. “They’ve participated in summer basketball. They’ve been a huge part of what we’ve done. Great, great kids.”

Interstate 35, meanwhile, improves to 19-4 for the season and advances to Friday’s Region 8 semifinal in Leon against rival Central Decatur, which was a 71-36 winner over Southwest Valley on Tuesday.

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“There’s no secrets, it’s just come play,” Smith said about the matchup. “Curtis (Boothe) knows our stuff. I know his stuff. This will be the 14th time we’ve played in the last six years.

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NODAWAY VALLEY (34) — Josie Clarke 7 3-4 17, Jessica Nelson 2 2-2 7, Paige McElfish 1 3-4 5, Josie Carter 1 0-0 3, Riley Lonsdale 1 0-0 2. Totals — 12 8-10 34. 3-point goals — 2 (Carter 1, Nelson 1). Team fouls — 12. Fouled out — none.

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TRUST NOTICE IN THE MATTER OF THE TRUST: FLORENCE MILDRED AVAZIAN REVOCABLE TRUST AGREEMENT To all persons regarding Florence Mildred Avazian, deceased, who died on or about 29th day of January, 2015.

You are hereby notified that Agnes Debra Hoepker, Ruth Marie Avazian and Andrea Dianne Avazian are the trustees of the Florence Mildred Avazian Revocable Trust dated the 17th day of August, 2012. Any action to contest the validity of the trust must be brought in the District Court of Union County, Iowa, within the later to occur of four (4) months from the date of second publication of this notice or thirty (30) days from the date of mailing this notice to all heirs of the decedent settlor and the spouse of the decedent settlor whose identities are reasonably ascertainable. Any suit not filed within this period shall be forever barred.

Notice is further given that any person or entity possessing a claim against the trust must mail proof of the claim to the trustee at the address listed below via certified mail, return receipt requested, by the later to occur of four (4) months from the second publication of this notice or thirty (30) days from the date of mailing this notice if required or the claim shall be forever barred unless paid or otherwise satisfied.

Dated this February 6, 2015 Florence Mildred Avazian Revocable Trust Agreement Agnes Debra Hoepker 1103 Clayton Rd. Creston, IA 50801 Ruth Marie Avazian 1202 N. Chestnut Creston, IA 50801 Andrea Dianne Avazian 1407 Applecross Ln Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Todd G. Nielsen, ICIS PIN#: AT0005759, Attorney for Trustee 211 North Maple Street, Creston, IA 50801 Date of second publication: February 25, 2015

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TILLABLE FARM ACRES FOR RENT 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.

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Advanced Ag Seed

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Must have clean driving record or have CDL or ability to obtain CDL.

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

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Stew Stewart

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WANTING HEALTHCARE EXPERIENCE? Universal Workers

Vintage Park Apartments, located in Lenox, Iowa is currently seeking dedicated, friendly, and caring individuals to join our team. The ideal candidates must possess good communication and written skills, the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Universal Workers are primarily responsible for assisting our residents with their daily routines but may also assist in other areas as needed. If you enjoy working with the elderly in a team atmosphere and have an outgoing personality, this is the opportunity for you!

Vintage Park Apartments offers a full benefit package including an excellent 401k match, health, vision, and dental insurance and the ability to earn paid time off. Please apply in person or contact Doug Junker by phone at 641-333-2233 or by email at manager@VintageParkApts.com.

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Audiological Services, Inc.

Patient Care Coordinator

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Audiological Services, Inc. is a large well established Audiological Practice in Southwest Iowa.

We are looking for a part time self-motivated, energetic individual to join our Southwest Iowa practice in Creston, Iowa location.

Candidate must be self motivated, have experience in patient communication and office skills. · · · · · ·

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Prepare paperwork for audiologist Prepare and Send in Hearing Aid Orders File Send out recall cards Answer Phone Calls Knowledge in Excel and Word

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If you are looking for the benefit of working in a locally owned, fully independent private practice, please send your resume and cover letter to: jessica@asiaudiology.com or fax to 712-623-9316. Or contact Jessica at 712-623-4802 for questions.

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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.

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

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

near Leon, IA

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Christensen Farms Animal Care Workers No experience required.

Starting wage at $11.75/hr. with an increase to $12.80/hr. after 180 day training period.

Duties include pig production tasks such as breeding, farrowing, giving vaccinations, feeding, and record keeping.

Full time schedule with day hours.

Excellent benefit package including health, dental, 401K, vacation, and much more!

Apply online at www.christensenfarms.com 1-800-889-8531 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

Sat. Mar. 7- 10:00AM Corning, IA. Land, House, Household and Antiques for Helen Preston Estate. Auctioneers: Jack Kretzinger, Dan Kretzinger, Tony Douglas.

Sun. Mar. 15- 11:00AM Creston, IA. Guns, Ammo and related Sporting Goods.

Auctioneers: Darwin West, Todd Crill, Zach Ballard.

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.

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

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.

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

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

BOWMAN SIDING & WINDOWS. All major brands of vinyl and steel siding, Heartland, Traco and Revere thermal replacement windows. Recipient of the Revere Premium Renovator Award. Seamless guttering and Leaf Relief gutter covers. 33 years of continuous reliable service in Southwest Iowa, free estimates, 641-3225160 or 1-800-245-0337.

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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

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

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Flour Loadout Technician $17.50

Flour Process Tech $19.25

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

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES 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 Dishwasher Full Time, Swing Shift, Weekends, Holidays Cook Full Time, Swing Shift, Weekends, Holidays 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

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Jeb Bush to note differences with former president brother Bush has not yet formally declared his candidacy and has already faced questions about how he would distinguish himself from his family ■

CHICAGO (AP) — Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush says his views about America’s place in the world will often be compared to those of his father and brother, but plans to tell an audience Wednesday, “I am my own man.”

The likely Republican candidate for president will tell the Chicago Council on Global Affairs he’s “lucky” to have family members who have “shaped America’s foreign policy from the Oval Office,” according to excerpts released ahead of the speech.

“I recognize that as a result, my views will often be held up in comparison to theirs’ — sometimes in contrast to theirs’,” B u s h plans to say.

“But I am my own man — and Bush my views are shaped by my own thinking and own experiences,” he says. “Each president learns from those who came before — their principles, their adjustments.”

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“The great irony of the Obama presidency is this: Someone who came to office promising greater engagement with the world has left America less influential in the world,” Bush will say.

While Bush has not yet formally declared his candidacy, he is all but certain to run for president in 2016 and has already faced questions about how he would distinguish himself from his family, particularly his older brother, former President George W. Bush.

The older Bush brother finished his second term in 2009 amid an unpopular war in Iraq, an economy in freefall and with a majority of Americans disapproving of his job performance.

Among donors, Jeb Bush has noted a strong family and religious bond with his older brother, but has also said they are not clones and have differences common among siblings.

Some foreign policy experts say Bush must go further. Peter D. Feaver, a former national security adviser to George W. Bush, said that includes taking a stance on whether George W. Bush’s decision to invade Iraq in 2003 was appropriate.

Jeb Bush did not answer that question directly when asked about it last week after an event in Florida for his mother’s literacy charity.

“The answer he gave last week, about not litigating the past, that’s not a satisfying answer,” Feaver said.

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But Feaver said Bush, should he win election, would inherit an international landscape far different than the one his brother left behind. Instead of the lurking threat of al-Qaida, Jeb Bush would take on a

“I am my own man — and my views are shaped by my own thinking and own experiences. Each president learns from those who came before — their principles, their adjustments.”

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It’s something Jeb Bush appears ready to address, according to the excerpts of his speech.

“The United States has an undiminished ability to shape events and build alliances of free people,” he plans to say. “We can project power and enforce peaceful stability in far-off areas of the globe.”

Bush aides also confirmed late Tuesday that former Minnesota congressman Vin Weber, a senior policy aide to 2012 GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney, was advising Bush.

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