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City council to view Sonntag condos in March

By KYLE WILSON

CNA managing editor kwilson@crestonnews.com

Winter weather has forced the American Red Cross to cancel more than 1,000 blood drives since Jan. 1

A bus tour to Atlantic to see condominiums built by private developer Don Sonntag has been tentatively scheduled for March 8.

Mike Taylor, city administrator, said in March a mix of both interested Creston citizens and city officials will take the 70-minute bus trip to Atlantic for the viewing of the condominiums. Sonntag has agreed to pay for the whole trip.

“I can tell them I build quality condominiums,” Sonntag said, “but it’s much better if they can see that quality for themselves. I sure look forward to seeing everyone in Taylor March.”

Sonntag has built more than 175 condominium units in the Atlantic area. In January, Sonntag made a presentation to Creston City Council proposing to build at least 14 condominium units in the Cottonwood Subdivision.

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By JAKE WADDINGHAM

CNA associate editor jwaddingham@crestonnews.com

T

he list of problems caused by the frigid temperatures and snow this winter continues to pile up.

This time it is affecting the ability of individuals across the country to roll up their sleeve and help save lives. The American Red Cross has had to cancel more than 1,000 blood drives since Jan. 1 because of inclement winter weather conditions.

“There are always seasonal challenges that make it difficult to collect,” said American Red Cross Midwest Spokesperson April Oppliger. “We have seen a tremendous toll (on donations) this year.”

On average, the American Red Cross uses 15,000 units of blood each day to meet the needs of patients.

The winter weather has caused

blood drives in 34 states to cancel, resulting in the loss of about 35,000 units of blood that would have been donated as of Feb. 10.

“To give you a comparison, not getting those donations is equivalent to the American Red Cross shutting down its operation for two entire days,” Oppliger said.

The American Red Cross plans ahead for the winter weather by increasing donation efforts in areas that typically have mild winter climates. This winter has made that difficult with snow and ice storms rolling through the southern states.

“We book our blood drives so far out, we have all of our staff and equipment allocated,” Oppliger said. “We are not always able to reschedule.”

At the Southwestern Community College blood drive Monday — which was rescheduled because of inclement weather on Feb. 5 — the American Red Cross staff was shorthanded, restricting the maximum number of donations that

could be collected to only 38 units.

SWCC’s Admissions Coordinator Caitlyn Lesan said the drive brought in 29 units of blood, surpassing the Lesan college’s goal of ■ The next community 25 units. drive in “We had a lot of blood the Creston people give walk- area is from in (donations), so noon to 6 that really helped p.m. Feb. 27 us get as many at the Trinunits as we did,” ity Lutheran Lesan said. “Our Church drive will help as many as 90 patients.”

At a fully-staffed blood drive, Lesan said their goal has been closer to 50 donations.

“High schools and colleges are tremendously important because about 20 percent of our donations are collected at high school and

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Local

endowment funds compete for $1,000

Please see BLOOD SUPPLY, Page 2

By SARAH BROWN

CNA staff reporter sbrown@crestonnews.com

The last day to “show your love” for your favorite Union County endowment fund is Friday.

South Central Iowa Community Foundation (SCICF) is sponsoring a contest to award $1,000 to one of 21 Union County community endowment funds. For a nomination to count, a ballot — published in the Creston News Advertiser Feb. 11 — needs to be postmarked by Feb. 21.

“The purpose is to help promote that these funds do exist and help Bear them grow,” said Diane Bear, South Central Iowa Community Foundation president.

SCICF According to their website, the mission of SCICF is to contribute to a better life for people of south central

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Honorary dance: Members of the Southwestern Community College Dazzlers surprise their coach Melissa Crook — a

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cancer survivor — with flowers and a picture of the dance team after a routine in her honor Wednesday night during halftime of the men’s basketball game. SWCC held a pink-out event to raise awareness and funds for cancer research.

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Deaths Robert Allen

County Hospital in Osceola.

Services are pending at Afton Powers Funeral Home, 612 Robert Allen, 86, of Afton died Feb. 19, 2014, at Clarke N. Dodge St., Afton.

BLOOD SUPPLY: Continued from Page 1

college blood drives,” Oppliger said. “We rely heavily on our student donors.”

Upcoming blood drives The next community blood drive in the Creston area is from noon to 6 p.m.

Feb. 27 at the Trinity Lutheran Church.

To make an appointment to donate, call Betty Wallace at 641-782-2677.

“We are really just starting to see the impact of

the cold and flu season,” Oppliger said. “Both make it difficult for us to get donors.”

SWCC’s next drive is slated for April 22 in Room 180 of the Instructional Building.

Individuals can also contact the American Red Cross for a complete listing of blood drives happening in or near their community. The number is 1-800733-2767 and the website is www.redcrossblood.org.

CONDOS: Continued from Page 1

Sonntag’s proposing two different floor plans for those first 14 condo units built in the Cottonwood Subdivision.

The first floor plan is 1,458 square feet with two bedrooms, two baths, double car garage and (unfinished) walkout basement.

Estimated cost for that floor plan is $259,950.

The second floor plan is 1,229 square feet on a slab with two bedrooms, two baths, large one car garage with an estimated cost of $149,950. Sonntag said a second garage can be added to this floor plan for about $12,000.

Weather forecast accelerates Iowa legislative work DES MOINES (MCT) – There’s the funnel deadline for getting legislative proposals out of committee and then there’s the weather forecaster’s deadline for getting out of town.

Those two “fronts” collided over the Capitol Wednesday as lawmakers adjusted their schedules to complete committee work before another winter storm blanketed much of the state.

With meteorologists putting the northern half of the state under a blizzard warning and the southern half under a blizzard watch beginning Thursday morning, lawmakers were making tracks out of Des Moines before, well, they would leave tracks.

Weather forecasters are predicting rain turning snow by late morning.

Four to 6 inches may fall and winds are expected to increase to 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph Thursday afternoon creating blizzard conditions.

Sen. David Johnson, ROcheyedan, who has one

of the longest commutes of any legislator, headed for home Wednesday.

“I’m concerned about how road conditions might be when you live probably closer to International Falls than you do Des Moines,” said Johnson, who was stranded while driving home in blizzard conditions in 1997. “I believe people who can will be on the road. The weather is closing in and it’s very unpredictable.”

House Speaker Kraig Paulsen, R-Hiawatha, said he had a few people ask whether the schedule could be adjusted because of the forecast.

It was “partially just luck” that the House was able to squeeze Thursday committee blocks onto Wednesday’s calendar.

“We told the chairs that if they got their work done they were done for the week,” Paulsen said. “It appears that all the committees are rolling through and getting their work done.”

Senators, however, will

“I don’t know if the bill count is lower than previous years, but it does seem the committees are getting their work done pretty efficently.”

— Rep. Kraig Paulsen, R-Hiawatha

Iowa House Speaker

be on the job. It appears that Judiciary, Transportation, Commerce and Economic Growth will be meeting Thursday.

Judiciary Chairman Rob Hogg, D-Cedar Rapids, doesn’t expect perfect attendance, but is confident of a quorum.

“We’ve got work to get done and we need to get it done,” he said.

It’s not that the committee has been procrastinating, Hogg said. Judiciary has approved upwards of 25 bills “and I have another 11 on the agenda for (Thursday).”

“They’re not all mustdo, but there are some that are must-do” including a proposal on sentencing juveniles who have committed Class A felonies and another on the transmission of the HIV/AIDS virus.

The House’s “very focused and pragmatic agenda” may have been a factor in wrapping up pre-funnel committee work Wednesday, Paulsen said.

Legislature leaders said

early on that if bills didn’t gain a consensus quickly they likely would be passed over for consideration.

“I don’t know if the bill count is lower than previous years, but it does seem the committees are getting their work done pretty efficiently,” Paulsen said.

The downside of the focused agenda, he said, is that “I know there are a couple of folks disappointed their bill didn’t move.”

Although some outstate lawmakers were anxious about traveling Thursday, Paulsen said “people were willing to stay as long as they needed to.”

Hogg had a suggestion for avoiding future “snow days.”

“Maybe it’s time for a constitutional amendment to have us meet in the summer,” Hogg mused.

Comments: (319 3988375; james.lynch@sourcemedia.net —————— ©2014 The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, Iowa) Distributed by MCT Information Services

The condominiums being viewed on the bus tour in March will be very similar, Sonntag said, to the ones he’s proposing to build in Creston.

Taylor said he currently Forecasters are predicting rain turning to snow has a group of at least 12 interested citizens going by late morning today. Four to 6 inches of snow on the bus trip tentatively may fall and winds are expected to increase to scheduled for March 8.

Taylor said — if you’re 25 to 35 mph with gusts reaching 50 mph during interested in viewing the the afternoon. The wind and snow may cause condominiums in Atlantic blizzard conditions this afternoon.

— there is still room on the bus.

If interested or would like more information on condominium living, contact Taylor at 641-782-2000 Maxx Walters and Evan ext. 4 or Creston Mayor Nielsen, seniors at Creston Warren Woods at 641-782High School, were the 2014 2000 ext. 5. local Lights, Camera, Save! contest winners.

Lights, Camera, Save! is a video contest developed by the American Bankers Association. It is a unique compeOften, the interest from tition that encourages teens these endowment funds to use video to explore the can help nonprofits during value of savings and inspire tough financial times when others to become lifelong other types of financial savers. support may not be availWalters and Nielsen subable. mitted their 90-second video Union County endowtitled “Its Not Complicated.” ment funds provide fundThe two seniors worked with ing to expand support of local elementary students existing programs and serto get their message across vices and, at times, act as about saving money. Anthoseed money of new prony Donahoo, CHS EAST ingrams and services. structor was presented a KinVote dle Fire for the classroom, Bear requested all four and Walters and Nielsen fields on the ballot be filled were each presented $50 for out by voters to ensure their work on the project Contributed photo timely processing of ballots

by First National Bank and Pictured, from left, are Nicole Lesan, Iowa State Savings Bank, Evan Nielsen, Maxx and grant award.

Iowa State Savings Bank.

Walters and Sharon Higgins, First National Bank. Nielsen and Walters were named the “Any endowment benThe winning local video local winners of Lights, Camera, Save! efitting Union County has was then submitted to Amera chance to win” said Bear. ican Bankers Association for To learn more about national judging.

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Iowa by helping donors carry out their charitable intent and providing responsible stewardship of gifts for community purposes.

SCICF serves Clarke, Decatur, Lucas, Ringgold and Union counties.

Each year, SCICF awards more than $1,000,000 in grants to humanitarian, educational and cultural organizations in south central Iowa.

Endowments Bear said some of the endowment funds nominated were established more than 20 years ago.

The endowment funds on the ballot are a source of ongoing financial support for nonprofit charitable causes and organizations in Union County.

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Driver’s license

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

Driving tests on Wednesday mornings by appointment.

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

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

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

Thursday

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

Mon

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801 N. Fillmore St., Osceola.

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

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

Friday

Holy Spirit Rectory ReRun Shop, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 107 W. Howard St. Southern Prairie YMCA 55 Plus, 11:45 a.m., Summit House.

Guest speaker Dana Phelps.

Bring $3 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 to 10 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 400 N. Elm St. Theme: Mardi Gras. Dave Riley caller Narcotics Anonymous (NA), 8 p.m. open meeting, St. Malachy Rectory, 407 W. Clark St.

Saturday

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

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

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Today's Weather

Almanac To place an item in the Almanac, call the CNA news department, 782-2141, Ext. 234.

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Local 5-Day Forecast Times of sun and clouds. Highs in the mid 30s and lows in the mid teens.

More clouds than sun. Highs in the low 30s and lows in the mid teens.

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

Times of sun and clouds.

Sunrise Sunset 7:03 AM 5:59 PM

Sunrise Sunset 7:02 AM 6:00 PM

Sunrise Sunset 7:01 AM 6:01 PM

Sunrise Sunset 6:59 AM 6:03 PM

Sunrise Sunset 6:58 AM 6:04 PM

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Abundant sunshine.

High near 45F. Winds WSW at 15 to 25 mph.

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Iowa At A Glance

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Abundant sunshine. Times of sun and More clouds than High nearSioux 45F. City clouds. Highs in the sun. Highs in the low Cedar Rapids Winds WSW46/18 at 15 to mid 30s and lows in 35/17 30s and lows in the 25 mph. the mid teens. mid teens.

Des Moines Sunrise Sunset Sunrise Sunrise Sunset 43/20 Sunset 7:03 AM 5:59 PM 7:02 AM 6:00 PM 7:01 AM 6:01 PM Creston 45/22

Iowa At A Glance

Area Cities City Algona Atlantic Aubudon Cedar Rapids Centerville Clarinda Clarion Clinton Council Bluffs Creston

Hi 31 45 43 35 45 49 32 32 49 45

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6 windy 21 mst sunny 20 mst sunny 17 windy 23 mst sunny 25 sunny 6 windy 18 windy 24 pt sunny 22 sunny

National Cities City Atlanta Boston Chicago Dallas Denver

Hi 60 50 33 70 53

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36 rain 32 rain 24 windy 47 mst sunny 29 pt sunny

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Sunrise Sunset 6:58 AM 6:04 PM

City Marshaltown Mason City Onawa Oskaloosa Ottumwa Red Oak Sioux Center Sioux City Spencer Waterloo

Hi 36 26 47 43 44 49 36 46 32 31

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12 windy 5 windy 22 pt sunny 22 mst sunny 23 mst sunny 26 mst sunny 13 pt sunny 18 mst sunny 8 mst sunny 12 windy

City Houston Los Angeles Miami Minneapolis New York

Hi 69 79 84 16 51

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46 mst sunny 54 pt sunny 70 pt sunny 0 windy 34 t-storm

City Phoenix San Francisco Seattle St. Louis Washington, DC

Hi 77 67 47 56 63

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52 pt sunny 47 cloudy 37 rain 37 mst sunny 38 t-storm

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Day’s Record From Creston Official Weather Station: high past 24 hours (48), low past 24 hours (27) and precipitation ending 7 a.m. today (.11)

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Cedar Rapids 35/17 Lottery

UV Index

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21 windy 20 mst sunny 16 windy 26 mst sunny 9 mst sunny 26 windy 13 windy 27 mst sunny 12 windy 16 pt sunny

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Moon Phases

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Times of sun and clouds.

City Davenport Des Moines Dubuque Farmington Fort Dodge Ft Madison Guttenberg Keokuk Lansing LeMars

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Meeting

Green Hills AEA Board of Directors, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Red Oak regional office, 212 E. Coolbaugh St. Agenda includes: open forum; annual progress report for Green Hills AEA; legislative update; financial reports; personnel matters; lease agreement and agreements/contracts; administrative reports; roster of responsibility; board reports; board of directors conference April 10-11 in Des Moines; collective bargaining strategy session; administration’s evaluation.

Births

Greater Regional Medical Center Idalia and Gabriel Robles of Lenox are parents of a son born Feb. 14, 2014. Julio Robles weighed 8 pounds, 6 ounces.

Grandparents are Magdalena and Roberto Hernandez and Carmen and Julio Robles.

Siblings are Isaias, Gabriela and Gabriel Robles.

—————— Jeff and Natalia Hoffman of Orient are parents of a daughter born Feb. 14, 2014.

Reagan Jalynn Hoffman weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces and was 20 inches long.

Grandparents are Pat and Robin Patten of Prescott and Jeff and Tammy Hoffman of Creston.

Great-grandparents are Lois Patten of Orient, Richard and Jan Harvey of Prescott, Howard and Norma Putnam of Creston and Don and Donna Walters of Cedar Rapids.

Sibling is Gage Hoffman, 2.

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Jay and Ronice Flowers of Corning are parents of a son born Feb. 14, 2014. Dylan James Flowers weighed 6 pounds, 8 ounces and was 20 inches long.

Grandparents are Holly and Perry Steeve of Corning and Carroll and Janet Flowers of Joplin, Mo. Great-grandparents are Patsy and Lyle Steeve of Creston and Virginia of Galena, Kan. Siblings are Tyler, 14, Willow, 7, and Levi Flowers, 17 months.

—————— Randall and Erin Long of Creston are parents of a daughter born Feb. 15, 2014.

Noriana Elyse Long weighed 8 pounds, 7 ounces and was 20 1/4 inches long.

Grandparents are Robert and Ruth Long of Creston and Daniel and Beth Wahlstrom of Des Moines.

—————— Cody and Ann Luther of Creston are parents of a daughter born Feb. 15, 2014.

Alibi Jane Luther weighed 7 pounds and was 20 1/4 inches long.

Grandparents are Gordon and Sally Hinton of Corning and Steve and Les Luther and Keith and Patti Blevins, all of Creston.

Great-grandparents are Gene and Judy Clark, Dean and Dorothy McIntire and Virginia Luther-Hillman, all of Creston.

Sibling is Chasin Luther, 8.

Police

Ellen Elaine Saville, 38, of

Mount Ayr was charged on a warrant for probation violation of original charges of conspiracy to manufacture drugs, four counts of possession of pseudoephedrine, Area Cities possession of ephedrine City Hi Lo Cond.and Algona 31theft 6 windy fourth-degree noon Atlantic 45 21 mst sunny Tuesday at Union County Aubudon 43 20 mst sunny Courthouse.

Cedar Rapids 35 17 windy Saville was being on Centerville 45 23 held mst sunny Clarinda 49 25 sunny no bond.

South Stone Street.

Friday at the intersection of Grain prices quoted at 10 Information, 9:24 p.m., 250th Street and High and a.m. today: Tuesday, West Devoe Street.

Talk to officer, 9:45 p.m., Dry Road.

• Farmers Co-op, Creston: Tuesday, North Maple Street.

According to a Union Corn — $4.44 Traffic stop, 10:35 p.m., Tuesday, North Sumner Avenue. County Sheriff report, AshSoybeans — $13.01 Traffic stop, 10:55 p.m., ley Dawn Pickering, 31, of • Gavilon Grain: Tuesday, West Jefferson Street.

Grant City, Mo., driving a Corn — $4.44 City Hi Lo Cond.

City Hi Lo Cond.

Traffic stop, 10:58 p.m., DavenportNorth Birch 38 21Street. windy Marshaltown 36 12 on windy Tuesday, 2001 Saturn north High Soybeans — $13.11 Traffic p.m., Mason City Des Moines stop,43 11:42 20 mst sunny 26 5 windy and Dry, and Nohelia Lopez Tuesday, Dubuque North Maple 29 16 Street. windy Onawa 47 22 pt sunny Elmsunny St., Traffic stop,46 26 5:20mst sunny a.m., Flores, Farmington Oskaloosa34, 1303 43 N. 22 mst Wednesday, 19, driving SatFort Dodge Industrial 36 9 Parkway. mst sunny Apt. Ottumwa 44 a 232003 mst sunny Ft Domestic Madison dispute, 45 26 6:48 windya.m., Red Oak 49 26 mst sunny Wednesday, West Fremont urn south on High and Dry, Clarion 32 6 windy Guttenberg 26 13 windy Sioux Center 36 13 pt sunny Street. were both driving close to Clinton 32 18 windy Keokuk 49 278:03 mst sunny 46 18 mst sunny Reckless driving, a.m., Sioux City the center line and the sides Talk Bluffs to officer, 9:42 a.m., Wednesday, Council 49 24 pt sunny Lansing 25 Montgomery 12 windy Spencer 32 8 mst sunny West Monday, A Union County Geneaof the vehicles hit.windy Lopez Creston North Pine 45 Street.

22 sunny LeMars 41 16 pt sunny Waterloo 31 12 Street.

Incomplete 911 call, 10:34 a.m., Incomplete 911 call, 9:49 a.m., Flores’ vehicle went into the logical Society meeting will be Monday, East Howard Street.

Wednesday, North Pine Street.

Escort, 11:44 a.m., Monday, Talk to officer, 10:33 a.m., east ditch south of the inter- 6 p.m. Monday at Gibson MeNorth Cherry Street.

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36 rain Houston 69 46 mst sunny hicle Phoenix 77the 52 road. pt sunny will be “Genealogy and Social stayed on Monday, Warrant, 12:01 p.m., San Francisco 67 47 cloudy Boston 50 32 Monday, rain Los Angeles 79 54 pt sunny Theft, 12:44 p.m., Damage estimates are Media” by Jane Briley. There Wednesday, North Pine Street.

Chicago 33 24 windy Miami 84 70 pt sunny Seattle 47 37 rain North Cherry Street.

Traffic stop, 1:31 p.m., $3,000 to Pickering’s vehicle will be a short business meetDallas 47 mst p.m., sunny Wednesday, Minneapolis High16and 0 Dry windy St. Louis 56 37 mst sunny Information, 70 1:29 Road. $2,000DC to 63 Lopez Flores’ ing. The public is welcome.

Monday, Denver North Poplar 53 29Street. pt sunny New York 51 1:27 34 t-storm Washington, 38 t-storm Information, p.m., and Assistance, 1:48 p.m., Monday, Wednesday, North Birch Street. vehicle.

North Cherry Street.

Information, 1:42 p.m., Accident, 2:10 p.m., Monday, Wednesday, North Sumner West Adams Street.

Avenue.

Assistance, 4:15 p.m., Monday, Harassing communication, North Pine Street.

2:08 p.m., Wednesday, WestSat Fri Sun Mon Tue Alarm, 5:28 p.m., Monday, Montgomery Street.

Bradley Gregg Clymer, 2/21 2/22 2/23 2/24 2/25 East Townline Street.

Talk to officer, 3:51 p.m., 28, of Ottumwa was charged 3 2 4 Suspicious person, 8:45 p.m., Wednesday, North Pine3Street. 3 on a Department of Moderate CorrecMonday, North Oak Street.

Traffic stop, Moderate 5:12 p.m., Moderate Moderate Low Full Last 10:27 p.m., New Wednesday, First Sheldon Street.

Suspicious person, tions warrant for probation Monday, Feb 14 WestFeb Montgomery 22 Mar 1 Mar 8 stop, The Traffic 5:26 p.m., UV Index is measured on a 0 - 5 p.m. Tuesday11 violation in Street. **************** 11 number scale, with a higher UV 0 Wednesday, South Peterson Index showing the need for greater Suspicious person, 11:04 p.m., Street.

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Tuesday, High and Dry Road.

Street.

Talk to officer, 9:14 a.m., Talk to officer, 5:54 p.m., Tuesday, North Pine Street.

Wednesday, North Pine Street.

Accident, 11:18 a.m., Tuesday, Drug offense, 6:18 p.m., West Mills Street.

Wednesday, West Montgomery Talk to officer, 12:27 p.m., Street.

Are you trying to stretch your wedding budget?

Tuesday, North Pine Street.

Accident, 7:43 p.m., Burglary, 12:32 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday, West Townline Do you want quality silk flowers, but North Maple Street. can’t afford a florist, or have time Street.

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Harassing communication, Tuesday, North Division Street.

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OPINION

How meth has slowly changed the firefighting game Sitting in a classroom full of firefighters from across the state of Iowa, I watched as John Ticer, special agent with Iowa Fire Marshal’s Office, flipped through a PowerPoint slideshow explaining the recipe and how to make methamphetamine.

Ticer taught Meth Lab Awareness, a class available to firefighters at Iowa’s 90th annual State Fire School in Ames.

Meth was synthesized in Japan in the late 1800s, and boomed from there. It was used as a stimulant during World War II by both the Axis and Allied powers, and in the 1970s it became a schedule II controlled substance. In the 1990s,

Girl on fire Bailey Poolman staff writer

instead of buying meth from Mexico, people in the United States began producing their own drugs via different recipes and methods.

Recently, the most popular method of methamphetamine production in Iowa is the shake and bake method. This method is the most efficient, easiest and dangerous of all methods.

I was glad I took Ticer’s class.

Living in small-town Iowa the past 12 years, I’ve grown up assuming meth use has risen in the southern section of Iowa. However, what I did learn is while the number of labs has dropped, use stayed the same.

The most interesting part to me, though, is the danger of meth labs. In Iowa, the shake and bake method is the most popular. The shake and bake method involves the person making meth, or the cook, to dump all the ingredients into a large plastic bottle, close the lid and shake it, burping the bottle occasionally so the pressure escapes.

The dangers of this method are

numerous because of lithium, one of the ingredients in meth. Lithium strips are removed from lithium batteries, torn into pieces and tossed in the mixture in the bottle.

Lithium, however, has an extreme reaction to water and air. If the lithium in the bottle is exposed to moist Iowa air before it has been coated with the meth mixture, it will react. If the lithium is touching the plastic bottle when it’s being burped, it will react. These reactions cause fires that look like explosions.

I’m glad the Fire Service Training Bureau has a class available to firefighters to learn about this unique fire. Meth is dangerous in

many ways, and when a firefighter is exposed to the drug without knowing it’s there, the consequences can be worse.

Classes like this allow firefighters to be able to immediately grasp the situation’s danger just by looking at the scene. This way, firefighters can be aware of the dangers and alert the proper authorities.

It’s important for all firefighters to know what exactly they can be up against. Even though the highest percentage of firefighter deaths are caused by heart attacks, meth-related health issues can be a killer in many ways.

Letter to the editor

County to save money on insurance From Karon Finn Creston

Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe is quoted as saying in the National County Association newspaper: “Whether you’re for or against it (the Affordable Care Act), we have to be ready. The ACA will still leave between 10 and 20 million people uninsured, and caring for the poor ends up being counties’ responsibility.”

Counties’ responsibility? You mean people with mental health who had no funds were taken care of by the counties? You mean taxpayers had to pay thousands and thousands of dollars for uninsured poor people when they had physical or mental illnesses? You mean sometimes they went to their local hospital and were taken care of and the local hospital had to assume the losses?

In Iowa, Gov. Terry Branstad waited forever before he agreed that Iowa would become part of the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare). He also expanded the lowa health care program for low income citizens. Other states who enthusiastically supported the Affordable Care Act or Obamacare and navigated people into the expanded health program in their state have a much better rate of participation

than Iowa.

The expansion of the Iowa health program should be promoted by our local elected officials and our hospitals. It is important to counties because it will reduce the burden of uncompensated care and should be a shot in the arm for local economics and hospitals, freeing up dollars that counties and hospitals could use for other priorities.

Mr. Bernie “Skip” Lowe is the new insurance carrier for Union County. Supervisor Lois Monday and I both asked him to bid for coverage for the employees of Union County. The proposal to go with Lowe was approved by three votes — the supervisors who voted for approving the bid with Mr. Lowe were Lois Monday, Bob Brown and Dennis Brown.

At a meeting the first part of the year, Mr. Lowe stated that because they had made a change in insurance plans, he estimated that Union County had saved a million dollars.

A million dollars! Thanks Lois, Bob and Dennis.

After the meeting in the courtroom hall I asked Mr. Lowe whether the ACA (Obamacare) would help the county with their mental health budget. He replied that if enough people signed on to the Iowa health program expansion it should save Union County thousands and thousands of dollars.

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Developing the 2014-15 school calendar The 2014-2015 school calendar is being developed, and it is always a jigsaw puzzle to construct. There are many factors/pieces that must be considered and all of these must fit into a final calendar solution. Of course learning for our local students must remain our top priority, but many factors tend to pull our attention away from our main purpose here at school.

Just a few factors involved in calendar planning are: state laws including allowable start dates and the required number of days or hours of school, holidays, community customs, staff contractual requirements, parent-teacher conferences, professional development, student testing, neighboring school calendars, SWCC calendar and many others.

This coming year, the Iowa Department of Education is encouraging schools to count the hours of student contact time rather than the traditional counting of days. We are embracing that idea. Of course our staff contracts still reflect a certain number of work days, but that should not be a problem. We believe we can better serve students when counting hours. For the most part, the entire school day is counted other than lunchtime. A minimum of 1,080 hours of student contact in a school year is the new requirement. Our rough count of this current school year is 1,128 contact hours. We intend to schedule at least that many hours for

From the desk of Steve McDermott Creston Superintendent

next year even though it is beyond the minimum required.

An important part of an effective school calendar is time for professional development. Our teachers work hard to improve their instructional skills and strategies. This happens throughout the school year and during the summer months. Many staff members invest many days in the summer for this purpose, so many teachers really do work 12 months out of the year and not just nine as some still believe.

In the private business world, a high percentage of companies invest as much as a third of their resources in research and development. Schools are far below that level, but we can learn from that approach.

When we have early dismissals or no school for professional development as we did recently on Feb. 10, please understand that constructive efforts are being made and that kids will ultimately gain from this.

Realize as well that there are state guidelines for professional development time. Regardless of how time is scheduled or counted, it is what happens during our time with students that really matters. Professional development is intended

to make us more effective during our precious minutes with our young learners.

This year, several two-hour early dismissals have been scheduled on certain Wednesdays for professional development along with a six full days. This is in compliance with state requirements for hours of professional development time. However, many believe there is a better way to schedule this time. Rather than scheduling these sporadically through a calendar year, why not make them more routine? Also, is there a better day than Wednesday for these? Early-out Wednesdays tend to divide instructional weeks.

Some districts dismiss school one hour early on the same given day all year long, thus creating a reliable routine for students, staff, and families. Of course an hour is a short period of time to accomplish much, but if scheduled every week, it would build continuity for collaboration. After initial consideration, an early dismissal every Monday appears to be a possible alternative for next school year. This approach would eliminate the division of the week, would still allow adequate student learning schedules and would be routine every week. The calendar is still a work in progress, but this idea is being considered. Please contact me at smcdermott@crestonschools.org if you have thoughts on next year’s school calendar or a better idea.

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The NFL released its report on bullying HOLLYWOOD -- God bless America, and how’s everybody?

Charlie Sheen’s publicist confirmed Tuesday that Charlie got engaged on Valentine’s Day to porn movie actress Brett Scotti while they were on a vacation together in Hawaii. He’s marrying a porn star. And in a crazy coincidence, her last movie was called Two and a Half Men. USA Today reports a nationwide circus clown shortage with so many old clowns retiring and few new clowns to replace the old clowns. It’s the competition. When you compare pay, job security and benefits, it’s easy to see why we are losing some of our best clowns to Congress.

Son of God’s pending release in movie theaters re-ignited the debate over whether Jesus was light-skinned or dark. Logically,

Topical humor Argus Hamilton

it’s a no brainer. Jesus was born in a barn, in a foreign country and his dad was a carpenter, so till proven otherwise, the best guess is, he was Mexican.

Miley Cyrus placed a Bill Clinton mask on a crowd member at her concert in Canada and pretended to perform Monica Lewinsky’s act as she sang a song. Critics were appalled. They said it’s too soon after Shirley Temple’s death for anyone to be singing On the Good Ship Lollipop.

The NFL released its report on bullying by Miami Dolphins guard Richie Incognito citing rac-

ist homophobic language. The suspended lineman has the complete backing of his team. In a response the next day, Richie Incognito released an apologetic slur, so he may be off the hook.

The NFL scouting combine opens this week in Indianapolis where this year’s draftees will be evaluated by scouts for speed, strength, and intellect. They need to add a bar and a pistol range.

The worse their aim is after six beers, the more likely they are to get drafted and signed.

Venezuela president Nicolas Maduro banned the right to protest because of anti-socialist riots. It backfired. When he cut off all Internet, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram feeds, thousands of people took to the streets and wound up having real sex for the first time in years.

CHURCH Afton ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH, Browning and Filmore Streets, William Richardson, pastor.

Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. worship service. Wednesday, 7 p.m. Bible study and youth. Saturday, 7:25 a.m. “In the Mirror” radio program on Creston Radio.

ST. EDWARD CATHOLIC CHURCH, 104 W. Union St., Rev. Ken Halbur, pastor.

Sunday, 10:45 a.m. Mass; after Mass, Confession.

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Joel Sutton, pastor.

Sunday, 9:45 a.m. worship; 5:30 p.m. worship. Monday, preschool. Tuesday, preschool.

Wednesday, preschool; 6 p.m.

Wednesday school. Thursday (2/27), 5:30 p.m. Faith and Fitness Group, Linda Grandfield’s.

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UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Joel Sutton, pastor.

Sunday, 8:45 a.m. worship. Monday, 1 p.m. Quilters.

Tuesday, 1:30 p.m. Bible study, church; 5:30 p.m. Creative group, church. Thursday (2/27), 9 a.m.

Quilters; noon WCF.

Beaconsfield

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Rick Hawkins, pastor.

Sunday, 9 a.m. worship service.

Clearfield

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

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

Weednesday, 6:30 p.m. AWANA. CHRISTIAN CHURCH, Sherry Wiley, lay speaker.

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

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Shurmaine McAlpine, pastor.

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

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FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 907 Grove Ave., Ken Rummer, pastor.

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

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 901 Nodaway St., Andrew Bardole, pastor.

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

GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH, Dan Lamgo, pastor.

Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. worship service. Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. prayer service.

MESSIANIC MISSION SEVENTH DAY, 405 11th St. Sabbath services, second and fourth Saturdays. Call 641-3223386 for time and place.

REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH, 800 17th St., Philip Ritter, pastor.

Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Sunday school and adult Bible study; 10:45 a.m. worship with Holy Communion. Wednesday, 9 a.m.

Bible study.

ST. PATRICK’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 504 Grove, Ave., Lazarus Kirigia, pastor.

Saturday, 5:30 p.m. Mass.

Sunday, 10:30 a.m. Mass; 7 p.m. youth group. Wednesday, 2 to 5 p.m. religious education classes.

Creston

ABUNDANT LIFE FAMILY CHURCH, 500 S. Birch St., Douglas R. Brunell, pastor, (641) 782-5766, email alfc@ iowatelecom.net; website www.

AbundantLifeFamilyChurch.com.

Sunday, 10:30 a.m. children’s church and worship service; 6:30 p.m. evening worship service.

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

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

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

RIVER OF LIFE ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 417 Wyoming Ave.,

Karen Norton, lead pastor, 641782-4236, e-mail crestonrolag@ gmail.com.

Friday, 9:30 a.m. through 2:30 p.m. care center services; 6 p.m. movie night, Norton home, “To Save A Life,” snacks provided.

Saturday, Ladies work day at the church. Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Sunday school classes for all ages; 10:35 a.m. morning worship, National Women’s Ministries Day, Women will present a skit, message “Nehemiah 701”; 3 p.m.

Community backpack meeting at First Presbyterian Church; 6 p.m. small group meeting at Norton home, “Change Before you Have To.” Tuesday, 7 to 10 a.m. Coffee Cafe, fellowship hall.

Invite a friend and bring your coffee mug. WiFi and mini muffins included. Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. prayer time in the sanctuary; 7 p.m. Family Night activities; adult Bible study, “Hidden in Christ,” Colossians 3, sanctuary; CYOF, youth room, lower level; Kids Klub, fellowship hall. Thursday (2/27), 7 to 10 a.m. Coffee Cafe, fellowship hall. Invite a friend and bring your coffee mug. WiFi and mini muffins included.

CHURCH OF CHRIST, 510 S. Poplar St., Timothy L. Haynie, evangelist.

Sunday, 10 a.m. Sunday school; 11 a.m. worship service; 7 p.m. J.O.Y. class adult study hour. Wednesday, 7 p.m. youth group at 216 N. Walnut St., adult group at the church.

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

Sunday, 9:15 a.m. praise and inspiration, Judy Hoakison; 9:30 a.m. Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. morning worship, Gary O’Daniels, presider; Ken Mallas, speaker.

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

Today, 6 p.m. Celebrate Recovery. Friday, 8:30 a.m.

“Operation World” prayer meeting. Saturday, 8 a.m. prayer meeting. Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Bible study (all ages); 10:45 a.m. worship; 2 to 5 p.m. Discovering Church membership class; 6 p.m. adult Bible study. Wednesday, 6:30 a.m. prayer meeting; 6:30 p.m. TeamKid/youth group.

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

Friday, Home School Day. Sunday, 8:45 a.m. worship service; 10:15 a.m. Sunday school hour; noon Dynamic Ambassadors carry-in lunch, fellowship hall; 1 p.m. Melody Makers and Faithful Followers choir practices; 5 p.m. family worship service. Wednesday, 6 p.m. Triumphant Praise choir rehearsal (senior high); 6:30 p.m.

AWANA clubs, junior high trek; senior high youth group; prayer meeting and adult Bible study.

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST), 301 E. Townline St., Dianna Clark, pastor.

Sunday, 9 a.m. adult and children’s Sunday school; 10 a.m. worship service.

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

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 702 W. Prairie St., the Rev. Jim Woodworth, interim pastor.

Thursday, 4 to 6 p.m. Deer meat HUSH pick-up; 7:30 p.m.

Ida Scudder Circle. Friday, 1:30 p.m. crafting workshop. Sunday, 9:15 a.m. worship, Pastor Jim Woodworth (Mary O’Riley, interim pastor), Matthew 22:2333, “The B-I-B-L-E - Yes that’s the book for me”; 10:30 a.m.

Sunday school; 3 to 4:30 p.m.

Confirmation classes. Tuesday, 1 p.m. Stitch, Knit and Quilt.

Wednesday, 9 a.m. Genesis Bible study; 5:30 p.m. Joyful Noise; 7 p.m. Parish Council meeting.

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 400 N. Elm St., Gideon Gallo, pastor, Jim W. Morris, associate pastor. Call 641-7822427 for a ride.

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Wednesday, 1 p.m. Quilters.

Jerusalem Church to host Lenten prayer study The Jerusalem United Methodist Church will be hosting a Lenten study on prayer written by Bishop Reuben Job titled “Listen: Praying in a Noisy World.”

On Sunday evenings at 6 p.m. beginning March 9 and ending April 13, participants will be learning how to pray and how to both speak to God and listen to his guidance.

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Bishop Job is the author of many books on the devotional life, former editor of the Upper Room devotional guide, and is well known for simple yet profound thoughts on prayer.

If you would like to join in this study, call the Rev. Jim Morris, who will be leading the study, at 7822427 or 782-2715. Participation is limited, so call soon.

Bible talks to held Tuesdays through March 11 The public is invited to Bible talks lead by Kyle Bredesky and Titus Lehman 7 p.m. Tuesdays through March 11 at Super 8 Motel meeting room, 900 W. Taylor St. Come to learn the truth about God, the purpose of life and the story of Jesus. The messages will concentrate on the teachings of Jesus and cover salvation, faith, grace, 10:30 a.m. worship services; 9:30 a.m. Sunday school.

Tuesday, 9 a.m. Summit House Bible study; 1:30 p.m. Crestridge Bible study. Wednesday, 6:15 p.m. handbell rehearsal; 7 p.m. choir rehearsal. Thursday, 12:05 p.m. United Methodist Men. GOD’S OUTREACH DELIVERANCE, 306 N. Oak St., 641-278-1173, Pastor JoAnna and Tyrone Davis, 515-249-3364.

Monday through Saturday, 8 to 10 a.m. prayer and worship.

Today, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Women’s service. Friday, 7 p.m. Friday Night Fire service. Saturday, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Men of Christ breakfast (first and third of month); noon Saturday Sack Lunch for Kids; 2 to 3:30 p.m. drama/dance practice for youth; 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Saturday Night Live for youth.

Sunday, 10:30 a.m. worship service; 6:30 p.m. evening service.

Monday, 5 p.m. Monday Night Meal. Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. evening service. Wednesday, 5 to 6 p.m.

Intercessory prayer.

HOLY SPIRIT CATHOLIC CHURCH, 107 W. Howard St., Rev. Ken Halbur, pastor.

Saturday, 4 to 5 p.m.

Confession; 5:15 p.m. Mass.

Sunday, 8:15 to 8:45 a.m.

Confession; 9 a.m. Mass.

JERUSALEM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Gideon Gallo, pastor, Jim W. Morris, associate pastor.

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

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

PENTECOSTAL CHURCH OF GOD I.M. “Mana del Cielo,” 417 Wyoming Ave. The Rev. Miguel Delgado, phone 515-473-2527.

Saturday, noon worship.

Sunday, 1:30 p.m. worship.

PLATTE CENTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 6 miles south on P27 (High and Dry Road), 1 mile west, one-fourth mile south, Delores Doench, pastor.

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

SALEM LUTHERAN CHURCH, 602 W. Townline St., 641-7822920, Ben McIntire, pastor.

Website: www.salemluth.net.

Blog: www.benmcintire.wordpress.com.

Sunday, 9 a.m. Sunday school and adult education; 10 a.m. wor-

ministry, tithing, healing and more. The meetings last one hour with singing, prayer and messages.

Discussions and questions are welcome after each meeting.

No collections will be accepted.

Home visits and Bible studies are available upon request.

For more information, call 319-883-1134. ship service; 5:30 p.m. ALPHA course. Tuesday, 1:30 p.m.

Quilters. Wednesday, noon Bible study; 6 p.m. Crossbearer’s; 6:30 p.m. Confirmation class; 7 p.m. choir practice.

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

Saturday, 9 a.m. worship service; 11 a.m. Sabbath school.

SOLID ROCK MINISTRIES, 1216 N. Cherry St. (corner of Townline and Cherry streets).

Sunday, 9:45 to 10:15 a.m.

Sunday school; 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. coffee and fellowship; 10:45 a.m. worship service.

ST. JOHN’S UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, 601 S. Maple St., Dan Moore, pastor.

Sunday, 9 a.m. worship service and Sunday School.

TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH (LCMS), 800 N. Sumner Ave., Creston; 111 E. South St., Mount Ayr; the Rev. Jonathan C. Watt, pastor, 641782-5095, http://TrinityCreston. org.

Sunday, Mount Ayr: 8 a.m.

Divine Service; 9:30 a.m. Bible class and Sunday school; Creston: 9:45 a.m. Divine Service with Holy Communion; 11 a.m.

Sunday school and Bible classes.

Tuesday, 6:30 a.m. Early Risers Bible study in fellowship hall; 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. preschool. Wednesday, 12:30 p.m. preschool; 6 p.m. Confirmation classes. Thursday (2/27), 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. preschool.

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST (Congregational), 501 W. Montgomery St., the Rev. Jim Woodworth, interim pastor.

Today, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. SIRF. Friday, 7 p.m. AA meeting.

Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Sunday school; 10:45 a.m. worship, Pastor Jim Woodworth (Mary O’Riley, interim pastor), Matthew 22:23-33, “The B-I-B-L-E - Yes that’s the book for me.” Monday, 6:30 p.m.

Strategic Planning at The Pizza Ranch; 7:30 p.m. AA meeting.

Tuesday, 9 a.m. to noon Pastor Jim’s office hours; 3 to 5 p.m.

Crisis Fund Center open; 5 to 6 p.m. Open Table. Wednesday, 8 a.m. TOPS; 7 p.m. Parish Council meeting, First Presbyterian.

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CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, Dan Moore, pastor.

Sunday, 10 a.m. fellowship; 10:30 a.m. worship and Sunday school. Monday, 12:30 p.m.

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UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Robin Thomas, pastor.

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

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CORNERSTONE FELLOWSHIP EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH, 2158 Highway 92, Jeff Banks, pastor, office 641-743-0221.

Website: www.welcometocornerstone.org.

Today, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Men’s Fraternity: “The Quest for Authentic Manhood”; 7 to 9 p.m.

“Beloved Disciple” Women’s Bible study. Friday, 11 a.m. J.O.Y. (Just Older Youth). Saturday, 1 to 3 p.m. Grand Prix work day; 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Men’s bowling. Sunday, 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. worship service; 11:10 a.m. to noon Christian Living classes; 6 to 8 p.m. 20s/30s group; Banks/ Thompsons group; Homebuilders and The Truth Project; 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Marriage Oneness.

Wednesday, 5:30 to 6:15 p.m.

CYC (Cornerstone Youth Choir); 6:20 to 8 p.m. AWANA; 7 to 8:45 p.m. youth group.

ST. JOHN’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 213 N. E. Elm St., Kenneth Gross, pastor. Website: www.stjohngreenfield.parishesonline.com.

Saturday, 4:30 to 5 p.m.

Reconciliation; 5:15 p.m. Mass.

Sunday, 8:15 a.m. Mass. Tuesday, 5:30 p.m. Mass. Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. Mass; 6:30 p.m. Faith Formation (preK-eighth grades).

Thursday (2/27), 8:30 a.m. Mass.

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

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

Thursday, 12:30 p.m. worship service.

Lacelle

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Dwayne Henrichs, pastor.

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

Lenox

CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST), 107 W. Temple St., Brian Kleinschrodt, pastor.

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

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

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

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

Sunday, 10 a.m. worship.

Wednesday, 6 p.m. meal and study.

MERCER CENTER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 4 miles north, 4 miles west of Lenox, Franklin Rogers, pastor.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Sunday

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

Lorimor

CHURCH OF GOD, Ben Turner, pastor.

Sunday, 9:45 a.m. Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. worship service.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, Lorimor, George Henriksen, pastor.

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

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Joel Sutton, pastor.

Sunday, 11 a.m. worship.

Macksburg

HEBRON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Ben Carter-Allen, pastor.

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

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Ben Carter-Allen, pastor.

Sunday, 9 a.m. worship service with supervised nursery during church; 10 a.m.

Sunday school. Third Thursday, United Methodist Women.

Murray

BAPTIST CHURCH, Alex Bauman, pastor.

Sunday, 9:45 a.m. Sunday school; 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. worship services. Wednesday, 7 p.m.

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

CHURCH OF CHRIST, 430 Third St., Brian McCracken, pastor.

Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. worship services; 7 p.m. Bible Study. Wednesday, 3:30 p.m.

JAM for elementary ages; 7 p.m. junior and senior high youth groups.

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

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

Orient

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

Sunday, 8:30 a.m. brunch; 9 a.m. worship services; 10 a.m.

Sunday school and adult Bible study.

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

Sunday, 9 a.m. worship service.

Prescott

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

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

Shannon City

SHANNON CITY COMMUNITY CHURCH, Lila Dell Greene, pastor.

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

Sharpsburg

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Shurmaine McAlpine, pastor.

Sunday, 8:30 a.m. worship.

UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Tim Maxa, pastor.

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

Stringtown

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

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

Help Center open.

Thayer

PLEASANT VALLEY CHRISTIAN CHURCH, Dwayne Henrichs, pastor.

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

Tingley

CHRISTIAN CHURCH Sunday, 10 a.m. Sunday School; 11 a.m. worship service.

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Robin Thomas, pastor.

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

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Horoscope Friday, Feb. 21, 2014 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You might feel some guilt about a past event today. Don’t let this get you down. Guilt is a wasted, counterproductive emotion. (Yeah, yeah, I often feel guilty, too.)

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Relations with close friends and partners seem stilted and standoffish today. You might think that it’s your fault. It isn’t; everyone is having trouble relating to everyone today.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) This is a poor day to expect help from co-workers or even your boss. It’s every man for himself today, because people feel inwardly discouraged and defeated.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Romance is in the toilet today.

Don’t expect too much from your main squeeze. Sports events are disappointing, and responsibilities with children seem burdensome. It is what it is.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) An older family relative might criticize your ideas today. That’s why you feel alone and cut off from others. It’s a good time to send out for dark chocolate.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) It’s easy to fall into negative thinking today. Remember: “Worry is like a rocking chair.

It gives you something to do, but gets you nowhere.”

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Although things appear to be financially bleak today, they look worse than they really are.

It depends which end of the telescope you use. By Sunday, things look different!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) You might feel lonely or isolated today. Relations with females are particularly difficult. That’s because secretly, you are your own biggest critic. (“I’m wretched.”)

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) It’s easy to feel cut off from others today. In fact, most people feel this way. Instead, use this to enjoy your own solitude and get something done.

You still can work.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Someone older, wiser or more experienced might discourage you today. But really, life looks worse than it really is, and this is what is needling you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) This is not a good day to ask for permission or approval

from authority figures (bosses, parents, teachers and VIPs).

Their response likely will be, “Talk to the hand.” (Told you so.)

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Problems seem challenging today, which is why the idea of travel or expanding your world doesn’t seem worth it. But this is just your mind space today.

Tomorrow things look different.

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sensitive and aware of a desire to grow as a human being. You also are complex. Your honesty is your saving grace, because this allows you to be direct and at the same time, inspire respect from others. Your sensitivity to criticism also gives you insight into others. This year, an important decision will arise for you. Choose wisely.

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SPORTS The Numbers Game

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Losses by Boston College entering Wednesday’s game against Syracuse, most ever for a team that beat the No. 1-ranked team.

National Digest

Last unbeaten CHICAGO — Fred VanVleet attempted six shots from the field and made them all. He took 10 foul shots, and every one of those went in, too.

Just another perfect line for Wichita State on Wednesday night.

VanVleet scored 22 points, and the thirdranked Shockers beat Loyola of Chicago 88-74 to remain the only unbeaten team in major college basketball.

“We want to be undefeated,” VanVleet said.

“We don’t play the game to lose.”

Wichita State and topranked Syracuse began the day as the last Division I schools with perfect records. But the Orange lost 62-59 to Boston College in overtime, and the Shockers used an 11-2 run early in the second half to help close out the Ramblers.

Cleanthony Early scored 18 points as Wichita State became the 19th school to begin a season with 28 straight victories. VanVleet, who grew up in Rockford, Ill., also had eight rebounds and six assists with only one turnover.

The Shockers (28-0, 150) can clinch the Missouri Valley Conference title with a victory at home against Drake on Saturday night.

Milton Doyle scored 18 points and Jeff White had 14 for Loyola (9-18, 4-11), which has lost three straight and six of seven. Devon Turk finished with 13 points.

“They’re phenomenal at capitalizing on your mistakes,” Ramblers coach Porter Moser said.

“They just don’t leave you much room for error.”

Every time Wichita State got a little push from Loyola, it just went back to its versatile group of athletic big men. The Shockers had a 41-24 rebounding advantage and went 31-for-34 from the free throw line, compared to 11-of-14 for Loyola.

Cuse loses SYRACUSE, N.Y. — To a man, the Boston College Eagles were convinced of one thing: DK was looking down on them.

Olivier Hanlan and Patrick Heckmann hit 3-pointers in overtime, Lonnie Jackson made four straight free throws in the final 26.2 seconds, and lowly BC stunned topranked Syracuse 62-59 on Wednesday night, ending the Orange’s unbeaten season.

The Eagles came to town with heavy hearts and a good dose of determination. Longtime basketball media contact and sports information assistant Dick Kelley died last week after a two-year battle with ALS. His funeral was Tuesday, and the Eagles, who often visited his apartment, were wearing “DK” patches on their uniforms.

Boston College (7-19, 3-10 Atlantic Coast Conference), which had lost five straight, rallied from a 13-point second-half deficit to pull off the improbable upset.

Syracuse (25-1, 12-1) travels to No. 5 Duke on Saturday night for a rematch of their overtime instant classic Feb. 1.

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Panthers place fourth in 2A state duals Penalty deduction costs Panthers in third-place dual

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

DES MOINES — What looked like a clinched thirdplace finish for the Creston/ Orient-Macksburg wrestling team Wednesday at the 2014 Dual Team Wrestling Championships suddenly took a turn for the worse.

After the fourth-seeded Panthers had disposed of No. 5 seed Clear Lake, 3632, and fallen in a close 3428 matchup with No. 1-rated Mediapolis, a victory over Independence appeared to be sewn up in the thirdplace dual Wednesday night at Wells Fargo Arena.

Freshman 106-pounder Brody Frain defeated Jacob Wolf, 6-4, at 106 pounds to give the Panthers a seemingly insurmountable lead (2922) with only the 113-pound match remaining.

Turnabout Kruz Adamson, one of seven individual state qualifiers for the Panthers scheduled to begin the Class 2A first round today, was involved in a tight match with

CNA photo by LARRY PETERSON

Members of the Creston/O-M wrestling team pose for a photo with their fourth-place trophy from the State Dual Team Wrestling Tournament Wednesday at Wells Fargo Arena. The Panthers lost the third place match 29-28 to Independence after going to the tiebreaker criteria in a 28-28 tie.

Mitchell Evans, a 31-match winner coming into the day.

Adamson and Evans were tied 5-5 in the third period with 52 seconds left when Evans, in trying to turn Ad- Adamson

amson for back points, took the Panther senior’s feet backwards over his head, bending his spine backwards in the process.

There was a long injury timeout to attend to Adamson. Meanwhile, Panther coach Darrell Frain made a comment heard by one of the officials to the effect of, “that’s two kids we’ve lost

CNA photo by LARRY PETERSON

Creston/O-M sophomore Joey Huntington works on top during a 10-2 major decision over Luke House of Independence during the third-place dual Wednesday at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.

for tomorrow,” referencing a hyperextended elbow suffered by 182-pounder Adam Baker during the same dual.

In that situation, Frain felt the chop to Baker’s arm was flagrant and excessive.

Out of frustration with both of those situations, Frain mentioned that he wanted “consistency” in the calls, since Baker was also nearly choked in a headlock with no call, whereas a match was stopped when his wrestler was in the advantage position during another match.

At that point, one of the mat officials went to the scorer’s table and informed officials that a team point would be deducted from Creston/O-M for unsportsmanlike behavior by the Panther bench.

In the meantime, Adamson was forced to injury default, giving Independence six team points. With the deduction, the teams were now tied, 28-28. The first tiebreaker criteria is unsportsmanlike conduct assessments. Since the only one was against Creston/O-M, Independence was officially declared the winner, 29-28,

by criteria.

“We lose. I just cost you third place, guys,” Frain said.

The Panther coach had not used any obscenities, nor raised his voice excessively. But, the officials felt the comments were not sportsmanlike and assessed the penalty.

The ending overshadowed a stellar performance throughout the day by the Panther wrestlers, and Frain acknowledged that afterward with reporters.

“We wrestled really good,” Frain said. “I kind of screwed it for them for getting third. I just fought for them. I let my emotions get to me. But I have to keep my cool.”

Although both Adamson and Baker were expected to be able to take the mat today, even if less than 100 percent, both situations were dangerous, the Panther coach said.

“Baker was in a really physical match, and it was one of those things, chops to Please see DUALS, page 9A

Rams pull away from Panthers in third quarter

By SCOTT VICKER

CNA sports editor • svicker@crestonnews.com

GLENWOOD — Creston sophomore Camryn Somers opened the second half with a jumper from the elbow to cut Glenwood’s lead to 18-17, but the Rams responded with a 13-0 run to pull away from the Panthers in a 47-36 win here Wednesday in the Class 4A Region 8 opener.

Bailey Starner jumpstarted the run with a kiss off the glass, followed by back-toback 3-pointers from Sydney Gutschenritter and Jana King. Halie Darrow also knocked down a 3-pointer in the run.

“They had some kids step up and make shots,” Creston head coach Larry McNutt said. “We just didn’t shoot very well. We were lucky to be down three at half, really. We’d been playing pretty well, we just didn’t have our best game tonight. They shot well and we didn’t. I knew that would be the difference — the team that shot the best was probably going to win.”

Creston shot just 14-of-47 from the field (29.7 percent), while Glenwood finished 15-of-40 (37.5 percent).

Glenwood’s lead reached as many as 16 in the second half when Gutschenritter got a layup following another King 3-pointer.

But Creston mounted a run of its own. Taylor Briley sank two free throws and Natalie Mostek got an offensive rebound and put-

back.

After one Glenwood free throw, Jenna Taylor got back-to-back baskets and hit a free throw to get the Panthers to within 37-29 with 5:29 after the 9-1 Panther run.

“The girls did a good job.

They didn’t give up. They

never do,” McNutt said.

“That’s something we take pride in. I thought maybe we’d take one more run at them. Unfortunately, we just couldn’t get enough shots to go in to make it a little more interesting.”

Creston went scoreless for the next four minutes,

as Glenwood hit 5-of-6 free throws during that span, growing the lead to 13 before eventually winning by the 11-point margin.

Early in the game, Creston hung around with Glenwood despite poor shooting.

That was in part because of Glenwood’s own struggles

from the floor in the first half.

The Panthers trailed 9-8 after the first quarter. Creston’s largest deficit in the first half came at 18-12, but senior Chelcee Downing hit Please see PANTHERS, page 10A

CNA photo by SCOTT VICKER

Creston sophomore Taylor Briley sends a bounce pass to a teammate during the second quarter of Creston’s 47-36 loss to Glenwood on Wednesday in a Class 4A Region 8 opener. Briley finished with 10 points in the loss.

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Teacher, assistant softball coach and head junior high wrestling coach. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion by Hensley, second by White, to approve the first reading of Board Policies 202-205; 206-209.1; 209.2-210.2; 210.3-212; and 213-217 as written and waive second reading. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion by Hensley, second by Mikkelsen, to approve changing March 3, 2014, from a full professional development day to a regular school day and add a full professional development day at the end of the year. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion by Hensley, second by White, to adjourn the meeting at 7:35pm. Motion carried unanimously.

Next regular meeting will be March 10, 2014, at 6:30pm.

Eldon Ray, Board President Julie Frederick, Board Secretary..........................

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President Ray called the meeting to or- SUPPLIES........................................$23.98 EDWARDS, LISA der at 6:35pm.

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Motion by Hensley, second by White, LAMINATING FILM......................$54.08 GRANTHAM to approve minutes of regular Board of CNA photo bySANI JAKE WADDINGHAM Directors meeting of January 13. Motion GARBAGE 2 MO..........................$600.00 Southwestern sophomore Morgan Knorr stops and pops a jumper over Iowa Central’s GREENFIELD LUMBER carried unanimously.

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by White,in second Hensley, Lydia Harvey. Knorr finished with 15 points the by92-57 lossSUPPLIES......................................$153.14 to the Tritons. to approve Invoices, Summary of Bills GREEN VALLEY PEST and Financial Reports as presented. Mo- PEST CONTROL.............................$71.00 GHAEA tion carried unanimously.

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By JAKE WADDINGHAM

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The Southwestern Community College Spartans were thrown out of their comfort zone in a 93-59 loss to a quick and sharp-shooting Iowa Central squad here Wednesday night.

“We knew they were going to go five guards and four of those five are in the 30’s or better for 3-point percentage,” said SWCC head coach Mike Holmes.

By extending the Spartan defense, the Triton offense was able to attack the middle of the lane for baskets and kick out to teammates spotting up behind the 3-point line.

“We were reminding our guys about middle penetration all night because we can’t give that up,” Holmes said. “Our defensive rotations are all dependent upon the dribble coming from a certain direction. If it goes to the

middle, it wrecks all our defensive angles.”

The Triton offense had nine players score in the contest, with five players finishing in double figures.

Jesse Jones led Iowa Central with 18 points.

“They are quick and they make you extend, which is a double whammy,” Holmes said.

For the Spartans, Tanner Kellogg led the team with 22 points, netting three 3-pointers in the second half.

Teammates Elliott H a m deed and Mataika Koyamainav u r e scored 17 and 16 points Hamdeed respectively.

“At the break, we were really struggling to score, but our defense was pretty decent,” Holmes said.

“Now that we are starting to score, that has taken

some of the burden off of us.”

Overall, SWCC drops to 8-17 and 1-9 in regional action.

The Spartans have a quick turnaround, squaring off against Clinton Community College tonight. The game has been postponed twice because of inclement weather.

“Clinton has played some very good games, but they shouldn’t overwhelm us physically,” Holmes said.

IOWA CENTRAL (93) — Jesse Jones 7 1-1 18, Malik Brooks 6 0-1 15, Dylan Travis 5 0-1 13, Ky Kramer 4 0-0 12, Justin Lawler 5 0-0 10, Puot Kudhot 3 2-2 9, Javonte Young 4 0-0 9, Luke Guenther 2 0-0 4, Jasmin Biberovikj 1 1-2 3. Totals — 37 4-7 93.

3-point goals — 14 (Kramer 4, Travis 3, Jones 3, Brooks 2, Kudhot 1, Young 1). Team fouls — 8. Fouled out — none.

SOUTHWESTERN (59) — Tanner Kellogg 8 2-2 22, Elliott Hamdeed 5 5-6 17, Mataika Koyamainavure 8 0-0 16, Dylan Tucker 1 0-2 2, Jared Theis 1 0-0 2. Totals — 23 7-10 59. 3-point goals — 6 (Kellogg 4, Hamdeed 2).

Team fouls — 10. Fouled out — none.

ICCC — 45 93 SWCC — 25 59

CNA photo by JAKE WADDINGHAM

Tanner Kellogg (34) races to gain position against Iowa Central’s Malik Brooks during a drive to the basket Wednesday night. The Spartans fell to the Tritons 93-59.

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our arm, and he hyperextended his elbow. The refs didn’t seem to think there was any issue with it. Things escalated from there.”

Adamson was leading his match 5-3 before the reversal that led to his injury.

“The guy took his feet completely over the top of his head and he hurt his lower back,” Frain said.

“It didn’t look good at the time.”

After ice application and massage therapy late Wednesday evening, coaches determined that Adamson would weigh in today and attempt to wrestle. Baker had already assured coaches during the meet that he would wrestle today.

“I wouldn’t miss it for the world,” Baker said.

Highlights There were several highlights during the day, but perhaps none as noteworthy as sixth-ranked freshman Chase Shiltz at 145 pounds. Against Independence, he battled to the end against top-ranked and undefeated Chase Straw before losing a 5-2 decision.

In the semifinal match against third-ranked Cole Erickson of Mediapolis, Shiltz was tied 7-7 going into the third period. He escaped for an 8-7 lead, then Erickson went ahead with a takedown with 12 seconds left, and S h i l t z quickly reversed him into a Shiltz move that pinned the Bulldog junior with four seconds left.

“That’s how Chase wins matches, he never stops,” Frain said. “Chase wrestled three great matches.

He got two big wins for us, and took the clear number one kid to the wire.”

Likewise, Trevor Frain was tested for the first time in several weeks, and came away unscathed w r e s t l i n g Frain at 170 and 182, switching with Baker in some cases. He won by a fall in 3:05 at 182 against Clear Lake, won a 14-5 decision against Mediapolis and dominated a 31-match

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Creston/O-M senior Adam Baker works for a 15-0 technical fall over Rowdy Yates of Clear Lake at 170 pounds. The Panthers defeated the Lions 36-32 in the Class 2A quarterfinal round.

winner 10-0 in the Independence dual.

Freshman heavyweight C o d y Tanner — inserted into the lineup for the final two duals after Jake Gutschen- Tanner ritter’s return was short-lived with a knee injury late in the Clear Lake match —pulled off a huge win against Mediapolis.

Dillon Wagner, who had lost nearly 50 pounds to get down to 285 for the Bulldogs, threw Tanner to his back early for a 5-0 lead. But Tanner was able to gain a reversal, and then turned Wagner to his back at the 3:55 mark for a pin that closed the gap to 3425.

Brody Frain then won a 7-1 decision to make the final score 34-28.

“At 285 and 106, neither a state qualifier, and they got a pin and win for us against a quality team,” Frain said. “All year we were ranked sixth, and I don’t think anyone would have seen us come in here and have a close match like that with Mediapolis.”

Performances by Wyatt Thompson (120 pounds) and Alex Fargo at (126) were keys to the win over Clear Lake, Frain said.

Thompson went overtime with sixth-ranked Ryan Schmalen before losing 4-2 in a match Clear Lake was targeting for bonus points, and Fargo won a 6-2 decision over 26-6 Spencer Orr. “We really should have won 120, but we kept it at a decision,” Frain said. “At 126 we were the underdog and we won.”

After Clear Lake built a 23-3 lead in the lower weights, Creston/O-M went on a charge, winning six of the final eight matches. Gavin Leith, Tayler Pettit and Trevor

Frain won by falls, Baker gained a technical fall and Kadon Hulett won a major decision.

Gutschenritter was in overtime at heavyweight before injuring his left knee and losing 3-1 in the extra period. One of the Iowa State University student trainers attending to Gutschenritter was former Panther wrestler Jordan Hayes.

Injury also affected the top-ranked Mediapolis team, which lost to Davenport Assumption, 4222, in the championship dual. State qualifier Ethan Lamm at 220 pounds suffered a broken elbow against Assumption, and No. 1-ranked 170-pounder Adam Drain wrestled only in the finals because of a broken hand suffered in the past week.

Drain, a University of Northern Iowa wrestling recruit, is ranked first ahead of Trevor Frain of Creston/O-M. Class 2A first-round matches and first consolation matches were held this morning at Wells Fargo Arena.

Class 2A Third place Independence 29, Creston/O-M 28* 120 — Wyatt Thompson (C/O-M) dec. Drew Davis (Ind), 3-2.

126 — Alex Fargo (C/O-M) pinned Tanner Erickson (Ind), 1:47 132 — Cameron Leith (C/OM) pinned Peyton Nolting (Ind), 3:32 138 — Joey Huntington (C/O-M) major dec. Luke House (Ind), 10-2.

145 —Chase Straw (Ind) dec.

Chase Shiltz (C/O-M), 5-2.

152 — Jake Juhl (Ind) dec.

Gavin Leith (C/O-M), 7-5.

160 — Nick Holt (Ind) dec.

Tayler Pettit (C/O-M), 8-4.

170 — Trevor Frain (C/O-M) major dec. Zach Kremer (Ind), 10-0.

182 — Kyle Fank (Ind) major dec. Adam Baker (C/O-M), 9-1.

195 — Matt McMillan (Ind) dec. Kadon Hulett (C/O-M), 3-2.

220 — Seth Maitlen (C/O-M) dec. Jason Grover (Ind), 7-3.

285 — Mitch Ciesielski (Ind) pinned Cody Tanner (C/O-M), 1:39.

106 — Brody Frain (C/O-M) dec. Jacob Wolf (Ind), 6-4.

113 — Mitch Evens (Ind) injury default over Kruz Adamson (C/O-M), 4:55. * — Tiebreaker criteria A (unsportsmanlike penalty -

Creston/O-M bench).

2A semifinal Mediapolis 34, Creston/O-M 28 113 — Shea Swafford (Med) dec. Kruz Adamson (C/O-M), 10-7.

120 — Mason Buster (Med) major dec. Wyatt Thompson (C/O-M), 9-0.

126 — Cody McNeil (Med) pinned Alex Fargo (C/O-M), 4:40.

132 — Cameron Leith (C/OM) dec. Brady Banwart (Med), 10-7.

138 — Bradly Conley (Med) dec. Joey Huntington (C/O-M), 6-3.

145 — Chase Shiltz (C/O-M) pinned Cole Erickson (Med), 5:56.

152 — Drew Buster (Med) dec. Gavin Leith (C/O-M), 5-0.

160 — Drew Foster (Med) pinned Tayler Pettit (C/O-M), 2:47.

170 — Trevor Frain (C/OM) major dec. Luke Erickson (Med), 14-5.

182 — Ethan Timmerman (Med) dec. Adam Baker (C/OM), 9-6.

195 — Steven Holloway (Med) pinned Kadon Hulett (C/O-M), 1:36.

220 — Seth Maitlen (C/OM) pinned Ethan Lamm (Med), 5:58.

285 — Cody Tanner (C/O-M) pinned Dillon Wagner (Med), 3:55.

106 — Brody Frain (C/O-M) dec. Brock Hilton (Med), 7-1.

2A quarterfinal Creston/O-M 36, Clear Lake 32 106 — Brennen Doebel (CL) pinned Brody Frain (C/O-M), :38.

113 — Ryan Leisure (CL) major dec. Kruz Adamson (C/OM), 9-0.

120 — Ryan Schmalen (CL) dec. Wyatt Thompson (C/O-M), 4-2 OT. 126 — Alex Fargo (C/O-M) dec. Spencer Orr (CL), 6-2.

132 — Ryan Faught (CL) major dec. Cameron Leith (C/O-M), 15-3.

138 — Andres Gonzalez (CL) pinned Joey Huntington (C/OM), 1:52.

145 — Chase Shiltz (C/O-M) pinned Blake Kelso (CL), 1:16.

152 — Gavin Leith (C/O-M) pinned TJ Hauser (CL), 1:45.

160 — Tayler Pettit (C/O-M) pinned Logan Wilcke (CL), 2:55.

170 — Adam Baker (C/OM) tech fall Rowdy Yates (CL), 15-0.

182 — Trevor Frain (C/O-M) pinned Carter Garrington (CL), 3:05.

195 — Connor Nosbisch (CL) pinned Seth Maitlen (C/O-M), 1:57.

220 — Kadon Hulett (C/O-M) major dec. Ace Walton (CL), 12-2.

285 — Mitchell Jordan (CL) dec. Jake Gutschenritter (C/OM), 3-1 OT. Placing matches Championship — Davenport Assumption 42, Mediapolis 22 Third place — Independence 29, Creston/O-M 28 (criteria) Fifth place — Albia 36, Sergeant Bluff-Luton 32 Seventh place — Clear Lake 32, Webster City 27

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a 3-pointer late in the second quarter to cut the margin to 18-15 at halftime.

“Holding them to 18 is pretty good,” McNutt said.

“We had trouble, especially early in the game, taking care of the ball and gave them some extra possessions.

That taxes your defense out through four quarters when you’ve got to defend extra possessions.”

Briley and Mostek both finished with 10 points to lead Creston, while T a y lor netted nine points.

Mostek grabbed eight re- Mostek bounds and Taylor finished with six. Somers

dished out five assists.

Darrow led Glenwood with 14 points, as Gutschenritter dropped in 12. Starner finished with nine rebounds.

“Starner is probably their best shooter, and she only had three points,” McNutt said. “We did a good job on them. It was tough. Their guards are physical, and it was a physical game. Not a lot of fouls called. That hurt us a little bit.

“We gave up too many offensive rebounds and we didn’t get very many offensive rebounds ourselves.

Between that and shooting, that was pretty much the difference.”

Creston finishes its season with a record of 9-13 overall. Glenwood improved to 13-8 and advances to take on Lewis Central in Council Bluffs on Saturday in the Class 4A Region 8 semifinal.

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Center-Grimes in the other semifinal after beating Des Moines Hoover 41-28 on Wednesday.

Seniors Downing, Olivia Nielsen and Sadie Jones played their final games for Creston in the loss.

GLENWOOD (47) — Halie Darrow 4 5-6 14, Sydney Gutschenritter 3 5-6 12, Jana King 3 0-0 9, Sara Gutschenritter 2 0-0 4, Bailey Starner 1 1-3 3, Reiny Ostrander 1 1-3 3, Molly Dean 1 0-0 2. Totals — 15 12-18 47.

FG shooting — 15-40 (37.5 percent). 3-point goals — 5-11 (King 3, Darrow 1, Sy. Gutschenritter 1). Steals — 3. Rebounds — 29.

Turnovers — 12. Team fouls — 14. Fouled out — none.

CRESTON (36) — Taylor Briley 4 2-2 10, Natalie Mostek 3 4-5 10, Jenna Taylor 4 1-1 9, Camryn Somers 2 0-0 4, Chelcee Downing 1 0-0 3. Totals — 14 7-8 36. FG shooting — 14-47 (29.7 percent).

3-point goals — 1-7 (Downing 1).

Rebounds — 20 (Mostek 8, Taylor 6, Somers 3, Olivia Nielsen 2). Assists — 11 (Somers 5, Downing 2). Steals — 7 (Briley 2, Mostek 2). Turnovers — 13. Team fouls — 14. Fouled out — none.

Glenwood — 9 18 31 47 Creston — 8 15 20 36 CNA photo by SCOTT VICKER

At left, Creston sophomore Camryn Somers has her path to the basket cut off by Glenwood’s Myranda Starner during the first half of Creston’s 47-36 loss to the Rams in the regional opener.

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of both of those things that killed us.”

The Spartans held their ground early, tying the game 10-10 before Iowa Central went on an offensive onslaught, ending the half on a 35-8 run.

The second half was a similar story. The Tritons netted 50 points and had

offensive production from 12 athletes.

Katie Dentlinger led Iowa Central with 12 points in the first half and went a perfect 6-for-6 from the charity stripe in the second half, finishing with 18 points.

“We were battling with them and I knew we could, but at one point when they made a run ... we didn’t

continue to play hard after they made that run,” Houston said.

Jill Vanderhoof and Morgan K n o r r dropped 15 points each for the Spart a n s .

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“We just have to continue to play, push, try to focus on us and execute,” Houston said.

Overall, the Spartans are now 5-21 and hold a record of 2-11 in the region.

The Spartans travel to North Iowa Area Community College Saturday.

Houston said the rest of the

week will be spent focusing on handling pressure from NIACC’s full court press.

“They press all game,” Houston said. “We have to try to get some easy baskets when we break the press and take care of the ball.”

IOWA CENTRAL (92) — Katie Dentlinger 5 6-6 18, Jasmine Binion 5 2-2 14, Miliakere Koyamainavure 6 1-2 13, Lydia Harvey 4 3-4 12, Ashley Ray 4 3-3 11, Hannah Lentsch 4 2-5

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Totals — 33 19-27 92. 3-point goals — 7 (Dentlinger 2, Binion 2, Nuss 1, Harvey 1). Team fouls — 15. Fouled out — none.

SOUTHWESTERN (57) — Jill Vanderhoof 5 2-2 15, Morgan Knorr 4 7-8 15, Peyton Russell 3 6-8 12, Darian Polson 4 1-2 9, Kristin Klocksiem 2 1-2 6. Totals — 18 17-22 57. 3-point goals — 4 (Vanderhoof 3, Klocksiem 1).

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What do we make of Austin Dillon’s pole run?

It offers a little something for everyone. The sentimentalists love seeing that No. 3 back atop the scoring pylon.

Pockets of the still-thriving Earnhardt Nation will renew their resentment at the number being put to use again.

And, as you’ve probably noticed, the head-shakers will laugh and say, “Of course the No. 3 won the pole; just as scripted.”

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What if Austin Dillon actually wins the Daytona 500?

With a time machine, we could pat Fireball on the back.

If you had a time machine, which Daytona 500 would you like to watch again?

GODSPEAK: This is a true homer call — the 1962 Daytona 500 won by Daytona Beach driver Fireball Roberts.

Come and get me, Mr. Peabody and Sherman.

KEN’S CALL: The easy pick is the 1959 debut, but I’d take the first one I remember hearing on radio, when LeeRoy Yarbrough passed Charlie Glotzbach to win in ’69.

Now that a pace car caught on fire, what’s next?

GODSPEAK: Morgan Shepherd wins the Daytona 500, then can’t find Victory Lane.

KEN’S CALL: I expect something huge to crawl from Lake Lloyd and build a nest in Turn 3. The EPA will mandate a detour.

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When most couples get together on a Saturday night, it’s usually more peaceful than this. But the Danica-Ricky relationship survived this day-after-Valentine’s Day impact.

The Sprint Unlimited at Daytona International Speedway didn’t go so well for romantic racers Danica Patrick and Ricky Stenhouse Jr. On the day after Valentine’s Day, both drivers were involved in a mass wipeout in the tri-oval area of the 2.5-mile track. Patrick spun off toward the bottom of the racing lane; her No. 10 Chevrolet was relatively unscathed — at that point.

Seconds later, Stenhouse’s No. 17 Ford came busting through the wreckage and made a beeline for Patrick’s slowed stock car. They had heavy impact, enough to send both cars back to the garage and eventually back to their respective shops in North Carolina.

The melee, which involved at least nine cars in the 18-car field, was ignited when Matt Kenseth made contact with Joey Logano in heavy traffic.

“I didn’t see anything from the time it started to the time it ended,” Stenhouse said, hat in hand.

“Talking to Danica, when I got in there (back in the garage), I drilled her when she was pretty much sitting still. I couldn’t see, couldn’t turn and just really destroyed our Ford.”

These types of things will happen when a boyfriend and girlfriend make a living racing stock cars at speeds approaching 200 mph.

“Ricky said his hood was up so he couldn’t see anything, which is a bummer because I was pretty much just going to need four tires (and continue racing),” Patrick said. “It was a real bummer. I would have liked to have gotten to the end for the experience.”

Believe it or not, after the crash, someone asked Patrick what she got from Stenhouse on Valentine’s Day. “He got me 18 tin cans of Godiva dark chocolate, so I don’t know if he’s trying to butter me up or get me fat,” she said with a laugh. As for the wreck, she said, “It was one of those racing things.”

EDWARDS TO NFL? Roush Fenway Racing’s Carl Edwards made his case that drivers are athletes when he participated in a “mock” NFL combine at Velocity Sports Performance in Bristol, Tenn.

“I learned a little bit about being a defensive back,” Edwards said. Coaches Phillip Fulmer and Carl Torbush joked that Edwards performed so well, he could get drafted by an NFL team on May 8.

Edwards doesn’t think he will declare for the draft.

“You have to work on it for years to get better,” Edwards said.

Ken Willis has been covering NASCAR for The Daytona Beach NewsJournal for 27 years. Reach him at ken.willis@news-jrnl.com

FEUD OF THE WEEK

DALE EARNHARDT JR.

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. vs. Marcos Ambrose: The two made contact late in the Sprint Unlimited, and it took Earnhardt out of racing for the win. Moments later, Earnhardt bumped Ambrose’s car during the caution.

Godwin Kelly gives his take: “Don’t look for this to go any further. Ambrose apologized, and Junior stepped back from his angry comments after exiting the car.”

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Except for missing some real-world testing time on the track, it’s worth considering. The “one engine” rule came back to bite NASCAR this week, with Patrick and Stewart destined for a rear-field Daytona 500 start.

They might want to revisit that rule.

The pace car used in the Sprint Unlimited caught fire just before the last segment of racing, prompting a red flag by NASCAR. Cup Series driver Brad Keselowski saw it happen and found it amusing.

“When you think you see it all, then you see that.

It’s just never-ending,” Keselowski said. “I just saw the whole back of the car on fire. Someone said it was the pace car. I just couldn’t help but start laughing. What are you going to do? That’s racing.”

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There’s an idea we hadn’t really considered yet. In the afterglow of Sunday’s pole run, that’s something no one seems to even be considering.

As the week goes on, however, it’ll be a topic of discussion. It certainly couldn’t be “scripted,” since there are too many variables. You can provide all the ingredients for the Big One, but you can’t cook it up, or protect someone from it.

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Either NASCAR hired Cheech and Chong for pace-car duty, or something went wrong.

GODWIN’S DAYTONA 500 PICKS Godwin Kelly is the Daytona Beach News-Journal’s motorsports editor and has covered NASCAR for 30 years. Reach him at godwin. kelly@news-jrnl.com

Winner: Tony Stewart Rest of the top five: Denny Hamlin, Carl Edwards, Ryan Newman, Brad Keselowski Dark horse: Jamie McMurray

Disappointment: Austin Dillon First one out: Terry Labonte Don’t be surprised if: Stewart plays it safe until the last 20 laps, then lets it rip for his first 500 victory.

SPRINT CUP: Daytona 500 SITE: Daytona International Speedway SCHEDULE: Friday, practice (Fox Sports 1, 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.). Saturday, practice (Fox Sports 1, 10 a.m.). Sunday, race (coverage starts at noon, green flag at 1:20 p.m.)

CAMPING WORLD TRUCKS: NextEra Energy Resources 250 SITE: Daytona International Speedway SCHEDULE: Friday, race (Fox Sports 1, 7:30 p.m.)

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WEEKLY DRIVER RANKINGS — BASED ON BEHAVIOR AND PERFORMANCE JIMMIE JOHNSON Already into the sheetmetal budget

KYLE BUSCH Mr. Hunch likes him in the 500

DENNY HAMLIN No one else has won since November

KASEY KAHNE The trendy pick until further notice

MATT KENSETH Triggered the year’s first Big One

BRAD KESELOWSKI A vote for keeping paint scheme

GREG BIFFLE It’s a contract year — go fast

RYAN NEWMAN A major 500 factor, barring “issues”

JUNIOR EARNHARDT Yes, he’ll win again, eventually

KEVIN HARVICK From (Bakersfield) as is Casey Mears

PRESEASON CHATTER

Words of advice for the rookies … yes, from Kurt Busch Southwest

Kurt Busch will make his first start in the No. 41 Stewart-Haas Chevrolet in Sunday’s Daytona 500. He talked to the media after arriving at Daytona International Speedway for Speedweeks.

What’s your best advice for the up-andcoming young drivers?

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Bowling league scores PANTHER LANES Astro Mixed League Feb. 9 Team Score Corner Clippers 56 Panther Lanes 49 Rhine Body Repair 49 Plentiful Harvest 47.5 Ellis Poore 46 Odd Ducks 40.5 Jomomma’s Racing 33 T&S 31 High team with handicap — Corner Clippers, 2421 pins.

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Classic League Feb. 10 Team Score Frey Construction 110 Fingers/Holes=Fun 92 Rhine Body Repair 72 Quilts 70 Barkers 49 Schroeder Plumbing 27 High team scratch — Frey Construction, 2381 pins.

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Tuesday Troublemakers Feb. 11 Team Score A&A Outfitting 40 Orr Heating & Air 34 Connie’s Beauty Bar 30 High team with handicap — A&A Outfitting, 2341 pins.

High team scratch — A&A Outfitting, 1585 pins.

High scratch individual series — Deb Ruby 471, Steve Ruby 438.

Score list Girls basketball regionals Wednesday’s games Class 3A North Polk 53, Interstate 35 45 Red Oak 57, Shenandoah 46 Williamsburg 64, Albia 29 Class 4A Denison-Schleswig 43, Carroll 35 Glenwood 47, Creston 36 Winterset 41, Des Moines Hoover 28

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Woodpickers League Feb. 12 Team Score Green Valley Chemical 60 M&M Motors 51 2 Rivers Pool 49 Rhine Body Repair 42 Creston Automotive 41 Pink Panthers 40.5 Wellmans 38 Elm’s Club 30.5 High team with handicap — 2 Rivers Pool, 2649 pins.

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High scratch individual series — Carla Millard 522.

Games 190 and over women — Carla Millard 200, Janice Miller 202.

Union League Feb. 13 Team Score Frey Construction 8 The Lobby 8 Or What 8 Super Wash 7 Hi-Crest Auto 7 Webb Roofing 6 Rhine Body Repair 6 A&G 4 Mid State Surveying 4 Schroeder Plumbing 2 High team with handicap — A&G, 3197 pins.

High team scratch — A&G, 2951 pins.

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Series 600 and over — Jordan Holle 678, Harold Holliday 637, Shawn Moran 637, Steve Jones 601.

Games 200 and over — Chris Downing 202; Doug Minnick 211; Steve Jones 206, 214; Jon Thomson 206; Brian Newcomb 208; Nate Studer 204; Ryan Draper 212; Kenny Holle 203; Ted Kunz 209; Shawn Moran 216, 244; Jordan Holle 247, 211, 220; Harold Holliday 267; Greg Hull 223.

Crest League Feb. 14 Team Score Trolli 58 Hayes Concrete 53 Orr Heating & Air 34

Jomomma Racing 30 High team with handicap — Hayes Concrete, 2234 pins.

High team scratch — Hayes Concrete, 1985 pins.

High scratch individual series — Nickie Cox 389, Kenny Holle 581.

Games 200 and over — Phillip Johnson 200; Jeremia Norman 202; Kenny Holle 205; Glenn Orr 213, 200; Jason Montes 209.

PINE VALLEY TGIF League Feb. 14 Team Score Pine Valley 23 Clausen Underground 21 Bushwackers 20 WTF-O 16 Eagles 15 3 Fingers Deep 15 TADA 13 High team handicap — 3 Fingers Deep, 2498 pins.

High team scratch — Pine Valley, 2435 pins.

High scratch series — Ben Moffitt, 684 pins.

Series 600 and over — Ben Moffitt 684, Tom Redding 669.

Games 200 and over — Ron Simons 202; Jerry Hall 200; Terry Danielson 201; Matt Parson 221; Jeremiah Johnson 202; Chad Sprague 207; Jesse Still 203; JR Lett 225; TJ Redding 204; Tom Redding 211, 279; Dan Hudson 202; Greg Hull 209; Dan Fulton 201; Ben Moffitt 235, 247, 202.

Women high series 500 and over — Jami Fletchall 501.

Wednesday Night Mix Feb. 12 Team Score Bowtie Bandits 47 3 Hole Patrol 46 Split Happens 40 3 1/2 Men 40 Retail Rejects 39 Gutter Girls 16 High team handicap — Split Happens, 2512 pins.

High team scratch — Retail Rejects, 2106 pins.

High scratch series — TJ Redding, 729.

Games 200 and over — TJ Redding 247, 249, 233; Matt Parsons 220; Chantz Davidson 212; Jason Knight 211; Justin Redding 226.

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Shipping Clerk/Safety Coordinator We are willing to train the ideal candidate in shipment packaging, and international shipping and processing.

The ideal candidate will have good computer skills and a keen attention for detail. This person will be conscientious and have above-average communication skills. Experience with workplace safety and/or construction skidding is a plus.

In exchange for your talent we offer an excellent working environment, including a competitive wage and benefits package. You can learn more about us at: www. vanmarkequipment.com.

You can complete an application at: Vanmark Equipment, 300 Industrial Parkway, Creston, IA, 50801.

...equipment for the food industry.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Central Iowa Power CooPeratIve (CIPCo) is currently accepting applications for a Communications Technician at our Creston, IA facility. The Communications Technician is responsible for working on the following: analog/digital radio equipment, supervisory control and data acquisition equipment (SCADA), remote terminal units (RTU), load management equipment, standby power systems, and motor operated switches (MOS).

Candidates must have completed an accredited Electric Utility Technician training program with emphasis on telecommunications or have equivalent on the job training/ experience. Candidates must have or obtain a Federal Communication Commission license within one year of employment. This position is covered under a collective bargaining agreement and provides excellent company benefits. Resumes can be submitted to Memorea Schrader at memorea.schrader@cipco.net or at:

Central Iowa Power Cooperative 2600 Grand Avenue; Suite 410 Des Moines, IA 50312 E.O.E. • M/F/Disability/Veteran

Dial-AService

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

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

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

hOME SERvICES DIRECTORY Find the right people for the job, right here.

Accountant

Siding & Windows

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

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

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

Osceola Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Backhoe & Bulldozer

JOB FAIR

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

Interviews being conducted from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Computer Repair

Tuesday, February 25Th

Michael Foods, Inc. in Lenox, Iowa, has immediate opportunities for employment on 1st, 2nd & 3rd shifts

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

Michael Foods is a diversified food processor and distributor with businesses in egg products, refrigerated grocery products and refrigerated potato products.

Previous experience in food manufacturing is not required.

SPROUSE COMPUTER SOLUTIONS. 120 N. Main, Lenox, 641-780-5760 12 years experience. Reasonable & Quality PC repair and tutoring.

We will train people with a solid work history!

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

Announcing e recent plant wid pay rate increases!

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

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

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

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

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

Snow Removal

Driveway getting too deep?

Diveways only - no shoveling.

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

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

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

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

Justin Miner, Mastercard.

712-621-4847.

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Creston News Advertiser Thursday, February 20, 2014

SWCC pink-out event

CNA photos by JAKE WADDINGHAM

Pretty in pink: Left, Ovan Garcia and Joe Bierl prepare pink smoothies to sell and help raise funds for cancer research during a pink-out event at Wednesday’s game against Iowa Central.

Right, Southwestern students Aaron Ward, Theo Piniau, Miguel Garcia and Gage Beers spell S-W-C-C on their black shirts in bright pink duct tape to help cheer on the Spartan men and women basketball teams against Iowa Central.

Adams County Pheasants Forever banquet scheduled CORNING — The annual Adams County Pheasants Forever banquet will be held March 1 at Corning Community Center.

Tickets are available at the door or from any committee member. Membership is $35 and meals are $15 each. Rib eye steak will be prepared by Adams County Cattlemen.

A live auction with wildlife art, silent auction and raffles will all be available that evening.

Money Adams County Pheasants Forever raises stays in the county and is used for habitat projects and youth activities.

Habitat projects include food plot seed, fire equipment for management, work at Lake Icaria to clear trees and others.

Also, funds are used to support several youth projects in Adams County.

Youth Hunter Education Challenge teams are sponsored by Adams County Pheasants Forever. Barb Fuller and Harold Hansen are the coaches.

Team members were Elizabeth Fuller, Hunter Pontius, Cody Birt, Grant Riley and Spencer Chafa. Pontius was overall winner in the junior division.

A mentored pheasant hunt was held near Anita for Adams County youths, some shot their first pheasant. A youth turkey (trap) shoot was held in November.

Pheasants Forever also supported 4-H safety education and shooting sports including a regional trap shoot.

The scholarship to a graduating senior from Adams County was awarded to Andrea Beck of Corning.

In 2014, Pheasants Forever will sponsor four boys and four girls to camps at Springbrook.

Youths must be 12 to 15 years old at the time of camp.

Girls have gone to camp for more than 15 years.

GREENFIELD — Adair County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary of Greenfield is awarding one-year $500 scholarships to two Adair County residents enrolling at any college in a health-related field for the 2014-15 school year.

To be eligible applicants: • Must be majoring in a health-related field.

• Must be a legal resident of Adair County.

• Must be enrolled as a student or vocational student.

(Scholarship are available to high school seniors or people of any age.)

A scholarship application must be completed and returned by April 15 to: Adair County Memorial Hospital, Attn: Tiffany Johnson, 609 S.E. Kent, Greenfield, IA 50849.

The applicant must have

Home Comfort

Pet Owners:

Receive up to

1,500

$

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two letters of reference from anyone other than a relative.

Applicants also need to provide a copy of their most recent transcript and proof of acceptance or current enrollment prior to funds being released.

A committee will make the selection for the scholarship.

Notice of award will be sent in May. Checks will be issued in June.

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Creston News Advertiser and Creston Shopper carriers have been instructed NOT to deliver to homes where a dog or other pet may jeopardize their safety. Please restrain your pets accordingly.

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Adair County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary now accepting scholarship applications

Troy Schroeder — Owner —

SAVE Certified Contractor

Schroeder Plumbing & Electrical 641-202-1048

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8’ BOX, 5.7 Hemi ONLY

25,900

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Cummings ONLY

42,900

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• RAM •

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35,900

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