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Creston/O-M wrestler Chase Shiltz wins state championship at 160 pounds Saturday. Team ties for second overall in Class 2A. Read more in SPORTS, page 1S. >>

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Medical team honored for saving Pettit’s life

By LARRY PETERSON

working the tournament.

“It was just a great way to recognize the team of people that helped in the whole situation,” Leonard said. “Obviously, the more prepared, the more you’re ready for that kind of thing, the better things go. We had a great team of people from top to bottom that helped with the whole process.”

Paramedics said Pettit had seizure-like activity from a sudden lack of oxygen to his brain and went into ventricular fibrillation, which can be a life-threatening heart rhythm.

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ES MOINES — Creston/Orient-Macksburg wrestling coach Darrell Frain sent out a mass text to team members late Saturday evening, calling them to meet on the floor of Wells Fargo Arena for a picture holding the Class 2A second-place trophy.

Tayler Pettit quickly replied from his cell phone, “I might be a little late, coach.”

The fact that the popular team member had regained his wit was indication of his recovery from a scary situation three days earlier.

Pettit, a senior at Creston High School, sent the text message from his room at Mercy Medical Center, where he underwent a surgical heart procedure Friday after being admitted in critical condition Wednesday.

Pettit, 18, collapsed moments after Creston/O-M wrestled in the semifinals of the State Dual Tournament Wednesday afternoon.

Paramedics had seconds to save his life, and those emergency medical workers were honored in a ceremony Saturday morning prior to that day’s session at the state tournament.

Among those honored were Creston athletic trainer Chris Leonard, the first person to notice the Panther wrestler was having dis- Leonard tressed breathing; and tournament physician Dr. Dennis Zachary, who correctly surmised Pettit might be having an episode related to Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome (see related story, right).

Others in the honored group were from Iowa State University training staff, Mercy Medical EMT crew and Iowa Event Center staff. Former Creston/O-M wrestler Jordan Hayes was a part of the ISU training staff

Several shocks

Paramedics had to shock him with an automated external defibrillator twice on mat 5 where he collapsed, and six more times on the way to Mercy Medical Center, which is just a few blocks north of the arena.

At the same time, Leonard was involved in chest compressions conducted in combination with the electrical shocks for about five minutes as Pettit was rushed to the hospital.

Pettit’s mother, Melissa, was in attendance for the ceremony honoring the medical team Saturday morning. She told them her son had been upgraded from critical to serious on Thursday, and then to fair condition by Saturday. He was discharged from the hospital Sunday.

That was great news to Leonard, who was in the midst of the quick action to save Pettit’s life when he had stopped breathing and had only a faint, erratic pulse.

Although Pettit’s condition was not related to his wrestling, it was shortly after his match Wednesday that Leonard noticed out of the corner of his eye that the Panther senior was not acting like himself.

“The team was still wrestling, and I spotted him off to the side and he was wincing a little bit,” Leonard said. “He never complains, and he wouldn’t come to me and say anything. So I went over and checked on

CNA photo by LARRY PETERSON

Seven men and women who assisted in saving the life of Creston/Orient-Macksburg wrestler Tayler Pettit Wednesday at Wells Fargo Arena were recognized before the start of Saturday morning’s session at the State Wrestling Tournament. The honorees included, from left, Creston athletic trainer Chris Leonard of Greater Regional Medical Center, Iowa Events Center staff, tournament physician Dr. Dennis Zachary of Mercy South Medical Clinic, training staff from Iowa State University and Mercy Medical EMT crew.

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him. He was mostly just short of breath at first, and said he felt sore by his left ribs. It just kind of progressed from there. It was a little like hyperventilation, and in fact one time he said it almost felt like he was having a panic attack or something.”

When the dual meet with Union of LaPorte City was over, Pettit got up and tried to join his teammates in a line shaking hands with their opponent. He quickly had breathing issues again, and was bent over with his hands on his knees as the team huddled with coach Frain.

“Earlier, when I was checking his pulse, there were just too many things that didn’t feel good,” Leonard said. “So when they got up to go through the line, I told Darrell to hang onto him, that I’d be right back. I went to get the supervising doctor at that point. I wanted Doc Zachary to take a look at him.”

Please see HONORED, Page 2

Pettit discharged from hospital; family issues statement

By LARRY PETERSON

CNA sports writer lpeterson@crestonnews.com

DES MOINES — Creston/Orient-Macksburg wrestler Tayler Pettit was discharged from Mercy Medical Center late Sunday afternoon.

Pettit suffered a heart-related medical emergency during the Iowa State Dual Wrestling Tournament Wednesday. Life-saving techniques were used until he was taken by ambulance to Mercy Medical Center, where he underwent surgery Friday.

Following is a statement released Sunday by the hospital staff on behalf of Scott and Melissa Pettit, Tayler’s parents.

“Our son Tayler and his teammates from Creston Orient Macksburg (COM) were focused on bringing home a state team wrestling championship when they took the mat in Des Moines on Wednesday. Shortly after completing his second match Tayler complained of shortness of breath to trainer Chris Leonard, assigned to the team by Greater Regional Medical Center, and COM head coach Darrell Frain.

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Tayler Pettit is shown with teammates Chase Shiltz (left) and Spencer Wray Saturday before the two Panthers wrestled in state championship matches. Pettit watched the matches on his hospital room television.

“Tayler collapsed, experienced seizures and went into cardiac arrest.

Within seconds an Iowa High School Athletic Association team of medical professionals staffing the tournament Please see STATEMENT, Page 2

Well-Strung hits chord in Corning Friday

By BAILEY POOLMAN

to each other, with help from jokes and stories the group members told about their lives and how music became such an important part of them.

The mix of music was refreshing; Well-Strung started out with a classical tune before blending it with vocals of a pop song by singer Kelly Clarkson. The group included classical music by composers such as Beethoven, as well as orchestral arrangements of pop songs like “Grenade” by Bruno Mars and “Wrecking Ball” by Miley Cyrus.

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CORNING — WellStrung, a group of four men from New York, took the stage at Corning Opera House in Corning Friday night and wowed the local audience.

Well-Strung, made up of Edmund Bagnell, Chris Marchant, Daniel Shevlin and Trevor Wadleigh, performed music by classical artists as well as modern singers.

Slowly, the group and audience members warmed up

bringing emotions to each note and musical change, such as during their instrumental arrangement of Whitney Houston’s “I Will Always Love You.” The clear tones of the string instruments brought pure emotion to the crowd, and the crowd rewarded them with a standing ovation.

Bagnell, Marchant, Shevlin and Wadleigh all made themselves available after the performance for the public. The performance was a precursor to an appearance Saturday at North Iowa Area Community College in Mason City.

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Burke Gerharz, 66, of Creston, I o w a , died Saturday, February 21, 2015 at his home.

C e l e - Gerharz bration of Life Mass will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, February 25, 2015 at the Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Creston. Father Ken Halbur will officiate. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery, west of Creston. Open visitation will be from 2 to 7 p.m.

Tuesday, with family receiving friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, at the Powers Funeral Home junction of highway 34 and 25 in Creston. In lieu of flowers, memorials are to the Creston Endowment Fund held at South Central Iowa Community Foundation. Online condolences can be given at www.powersfh.com.

Anthony Burke Gerharz, son of Helen Imogene (McDaniel) Gerharz and Anthony Gerharz, was born May 20, 1948 in Billings, Mont. He graduated from Billings Central Catholic High School in 1966 and the University of Portland in 1971 with a Degree in Finance. He went on to work as an accountant for the National Park Service at Yellowstone National Park.

On January 14, 1978, Burke married Ellen Rummel in Rawlins, Wyo. They lived and worked throughout southern California and Montana, where Burke did

Carolyn Jane Metz Tulsa, Okla.

Carolyn Jane Metz was born November 16, 1931 in Creston, Iowa to Carroll T. And Ada I r e n e Metz (Hayner) Lamb. She passed from this life Tuesday, February 17, 2015 in Tulsa at the age of 83. After her father’s death, her mother married Marvin J. Taylor who later adopted Carolyn.

Carolyn was a 1949 graduate of Creston High School and attended Creston Junior College, graduating in 1951 with an Associate of Arts degree. Carolyn then taught elementary school for five years in both Bedford and Iowa City, IA. On August 22, 1953 she married Don Metz in Creston, IA. They lived in Iowa City for three years while Don completed his degree.

They moved to Bartlesville, OK in 1956. During this time they had three children Mike, Pat, and Suzanne. The family then

accounting for U.S. Gypsum for many years. Moving to the Los Angeles area, Burke accepted a position as Chief Financial Officer for Thomas Nix. Years later, they returned to Montana to work. In 1999, they moved to Creston, where Burke did accounting for Papetti’s and later, for Southern Iowa Resources for Families, until his health required him to slow down.

Burke was a proud Portland Pilot Alumni, but bled black and gold and supported the Iowa Hawkeyes as his own. Burke was also a lifelong Los Angeles Dodgers Fan. In his spare time, he enjoyed photography, reading, fishing, crossword puzzles and upland bird and duck hunting.

Survivors include his wife, Ellen Gerharz of Creston; two daughters, Jennifer Gerharz of Iowa City and Jessica (husband Isaiah) Scales of Los Angeles, Calif.; a son, Anthony Gerharz, Jr. of Billings, Mont.; his four-legged son, Baron and grand-dog, Gus; two sisters, Christie (husband Thomas) Gorman of Olympia, Wash. and Julie (husband Ben) Webinger of Spokane, Wash.; mother-in-law, Marilyn Rummel of Saratoga, Wyo.; brotherin-law, Floyd (wife Luanne) Rummel of Lead, S.D.; sister-in-law, Cynthia Suarez of Taylors, S.C.; nine nieces and nephews; several great nieces and nephews; and a brother, John (wife Diane) Gerharz of Billings, Mont.

Burke was preceded in death by his parents, his father-in-law, Floyd Rummel, Jr., two aunts, Ann and Margaret Gerharz and an uncle, Joseph Gerharz. moved to Tulsa, OK in 1971. During this time Carolyn devoted her life and her love as a wife and mother.

Carolyn is survived by her husband of 62 years, Don Metz; her children, Mike Metz and his wife, Erin of Scottsdale, AZ, Pat Metz and his wife, Kelli of Edmond, OK and Suzanne Thompson of Coweta, OK. She is also survived by nine grandchildren, Austen Metz and wife, Jen of Scottsdale, AZ, Blythe Cayson Metz and Grace Metz also of Scottsdale, Mackenzi Nichols and her husband, Chance of Oklahoma City, Cooper Metz and Corbin Metz of Edmond, OK, Jack Thompson, Callie Thompson and Nick Thompson all of Coweta, OK; a niece, Kim Taylor of Plymouth, MN; nephews, Dan Taylor of Mason City, IA and Jack Taylor of Ames, IA. Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents, her adoptive father and her brother, Gordon Taylor.

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Continued from Page 1 bers and lower chambers of the Creston died Feb. 22, 2015, heart. Those with the condition at Greater Regional Medical are more prone to have atrial Critical moments Center.

By the time Zachary and fibrillation, or atrial flutter, and Services are pending at Creston Powers Funeral Home, junc- Leonard returned to Pettit’s develop rapid heart rates of side, he was starting to lose more than 250 to 300 times per Cindi Beardsley, 63, of tion of highways 34 and 25. minute. consciousness.

This may result in fainting or “Then it progressed really Creston died Feb. 23, 2015, Berniece cause sudden death. quick,” Leonard said.

“I told at Greater Regional Medical The condition had never surthe supervisor of the event Downing Center. faced before for Pettit, active Services are pending at athletic training staff that it’s Creston in three sports at Creston High Pearson Family Funeral Ser- AED (automated external deSchool (football, wrestling and Berniece Downing, 90, of vice, 809 W. Montgomery St. fibrillator) time. He had gone soccer). into seizure at that point, and “You just never know when, was coming out of it when or if, they experience the sympthe EMTs came over with the toms,” Leonard said. “At the AED.” Pettit’s coloring had changed time we wondered if someby then from lack of oxygen thing was caused by impact of getting slammed in his wresContinued from Page 1 “Friday, Tayler had a throughout the body, and tling match, but now we know surgical procedure called teammates, coaches and Pet- it was just a defect that he had. joined Chris and Darrell an ablation to correct the tit’s family were obviously disI think (basketball players) and began helping Tayler extra electrical pathway traught at how quickly his conHank Gaithers and Reggie as he began fighting for and reduce the potential dition had deteriorated.

Lewis were similar cases. The “C’mon Tayler!

C’mon his life. Paramedics, train- of future problems. He has good thing is, surgery went well buddy, stay with us!” a frantic ers and physicians started continued to gain strength and he should have full recovCPR and tried to revive and our cardiologist said coach Frain pleaded, as teamery, from what the doctors said. him. An AED was avail- Tayler should have a com- mates joined in the support and They go in and cauterize that able in the arena and was plete recovery and be able encouragement.

“We worked on him all the extra channel that caused his used to shock his heart to return to sports and play way to the ambulance and to heart rate to get out of sync.” back into rhythm. We be- soccer this spring.

Everyone close to Pettit was lieve this rapid care and al“We are overjoyed by the hospital,” Leonard said. shuddering at the thought of ways having someone with the outcome but it would “It’s awesome that it was that symptoms occuring in a locaTayler saved our son’s life. not have been possible close. If this was going to haption with less accessibility to pen, it’s great that it happened “The biggest question without all of the support, emergency medical care. for us was how did this prayers and caring from here. They had 15 people just “He likes to hunt and fish,” happen? As a three sport our wrestling community waiting at the door of the hosLeonard said.

“If it happened athlete Tayler had never and people we don’t even pital for him.” somewhere else, who knows?

ER staff continued to work experienced seizures or know. You have all given We were very fortunate it hapto get Pettit’s heart back into heart problems. The phy- us strength. pened here where there were sicians at Mercy Children’s “We’d like to thank normal rhythm. A breathing EMTs with an AED handy.”

Hospital Pediatric Emer- our trainer Chris and our tube was applied to give his “We would be planning gency and the Pediatric In- coach Darrell; for not body a break from the stress it something completely differhad been under. tensive Care Unit started leaving Tayler alone for ent, that’s what,” Melissa Pettit care and used a respirator a second. We thank the WPW symptoms said Sunday, as she was assistto help him breathe while a Iowa High School AthletWolff-Parkinson-White syn- ing her son with paperwork cardiologist monitored his ic Association for its med- drome is a heart rhythm probassociated with his discharge heart. By Wednesday night ical planning and assem- lem that can cause a very fast from the hospital. they were able to remove bling a great medical team heart rate. In WPW, an extra “We are so grateful to evhis breathing tube and we to deal with injuries, or in pathway becomes a bypass eryone for their quick action discussed testing. this case a life or death tract for the electrical connec- to save our son’s life,” Melissa “The tests were per- emergency. The physi- tion linking the upper chamPettit said. formed Thursday by Iowa cians and staff with MerHeart Center cardiologists cy Children’s Hospital and they found the cause. Emergency and Intensive Tayler’s heart did not Care Units provided great fibrillate from a blow to the care. Our cardiologists chest during his wrestling with Iowa Heart Center match and it had nothing at Mercy helped us underto do with maintaining stand Tayler’s heart probor losing weight. The test lem and fixed it. found an extra electrical “As parents, our expepathway in his heart that riences made it very clear caused a rapid heart rate. how important it is to have The cardiologist called it an AED available and Wolff-Parkinson-White know how to use it. AEDs Syndrome. We never knew can save lives and we can’t Tayler had a heart issue imagine not having them and the cardiologist said he readily available at athletcould have had it since he ic, school and community was born. We were told the events. We hope everyone syndrome is the most com- will learn more about these mon cause of rapid heart devices so you can help photo by LARRY PETERSON rate disorders, especially someone should they expe- This is the back of the warm-upCNA Spencer Wray of Creston for infants, children and rience a medical emergen- wore before the Grand March Saturday at Wells Fargo adolescents. cy.”

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Monday

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

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

Union County Genealogy Society, 6 p.m., Gibson Memorial Library. Everyone is welcome to attend.

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

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

Tuesday

Shannon City Breakfast Club, 9 a.m., The Windrow, 102 W. Taylor St. Creston Kiwanis Club, noon, The Windrow, 102 W. Taylor St. OLE Club, noon, congregate meal site, restored Creston Depot.

Postscript Club, 12:30 p.m., congregate meal site, restored Creston Depot.

Holy Spirit Rectory ReRun Shop, noon to 5 p.m., 107 W. Howard St. Chautauqua Circle, 1:30 p.m., hostesses Pat Butcher and Betty Wallace.

Free community meal, 5 to 6 p.m., United Church of Christ (Congregational), 501 W. Montgomery St. I Think I Can Child Care Center Board of Directors, 5:30 p.m., I Think I Can Child Care Center.

Eagles Aerie, 7 p.m., Eagles

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Southwest Iowa Dancers, 7 to 10 p.m., the Junction (Hwys 2 and 65) east of Leon. Homemade buffet for free will offering before dance.

Eagles Auxiliary, 7:30 p.m., Eagles Lodge.

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

Wednesday

TOPS 116, 9:30 a.m., United Church of Christ (Congregational), 501 W. Montgomery St. Blood pressure clinic by Crest Haven Care Centre nurses, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Lorimor City Hall.

Friends Helping Friends Bereavement Support Group, 3 to 5 p.m., Prairie View Assisted Living private dining room, 1709 W. Prairie St. Southwest Iowa Dancers Jam Session, 6 to 9 p.m., Chicken Inn, 3 miles west of Creston on Hwy 34.

Thursday

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

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

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

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

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Wednesday, boardroom.

Agenda includes: 5:02 p.m. Patrick Smith, Bradshaw, Fowler, Proctor and Fairgrave: executive closed session pursuant to Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(c) to discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation where its disclosure would likely result in prejudice or disadvantage in the litigation; adjourn closed session; enter into open session; discuss issues relative to water account at 231 S. Chestnut.

—————— Union County Board of Health, 8 a.m. Thursday, public health office, Suite 105.

Agenda includes: LouAnn Snodgrass, director report; Robin Sevier, public health nurse: outreach/public health services monthly report; Union County Environmental Health: discuss raise for environmental specialist for fiscal year 2016 and monthly report; Jo Duckworth, bio terrorism/emergency services report; Karla Hynes, WIC/MCH director: first quarter report.

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Jason Donald Willey, 34, 615 N. Mulberry St., was charged with theft, forgery, second-degree burglary and trespass 8:26 p.m. Friday at 1001 S. Sumner St. Apt. 22.

According to a Creston Police report, at 4:52 a.m.

Feb. 6, officers received a report of a stolen vehicle.

The vehicle was last seen before the victim went to bed. The victim woke up to go to work, and noticed his vehicle was gone. The stolen vehicle was a 1991 Buick Regal, blue in color.

On Feb. 7, there was a call for a wrecked vehicle in the county. Deputies located the vehicle, and the vehicle came back to the stolen car that was reported Feb. 6.

Text messages from Willey said he wrecked the vehicle outside of town about five miles, with a missing check book. It was the only vehicle reported missing in the county Feb. 7.

On Feb. 6, Union County sheriff’s deputies received a report from a resident of 1541 Jaguar Ave., that at approximately 5 a.m. the home owners heard someone leave through the basement door. The home owners noticed two pops had been drunk, and the bottles were left by the door.

The home owners were asleep while Willey was in the basement. Text messages from Willey said he was chilling in the farmer’s basement after he wrecked the car he was driving. The neighbor at 1525 Jaguar Ave., reported at approximately 5:15 a.m. a male subject came to his door wanting a ride to Creston.

The neighbor identified the subject as Willey during a lineup.

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Dear Readers: Here is this week’s SOUND OFF, concerning borrowed library books: “I am an avid reader of books and a veteran user of public libraries. My Sound Off is about people who turn down the corners of pages to mark their place. It is so simple to use bookmarks. This doesn’t damage books, as when the corners are turned down and eventually break off.” — Ruth D., Colorado Springs, Colo.

Ruth, as a lover of reading books, I’m with you. Would you do this if a friend loaned you a book? I think not! It’s not hard to find a scrap of paper, a page from a magazine or, oh my goodness, an actual bookmark! — Heloise SEND A GREAT HINT TO: Heloise P.O. Box 795000 San Antonio, TX 78279-5000 Fax: 1-210-HELOISE Email: Heloise@Heloise. com FAST FACTS Dear Readers: Hints for Christmas lights: * Use as decorations for an outdoor party. * Hang in a child’s bedroom for a night light. * Place in a fireplace instead of lighting a fire. * Put a small strand in a vase

Hints from Heloise and use as a centerpiece. * Use in a bathroom instead of candles (safer) for ambience.

— Heloise BEET-JUICE STAIN Dear Heloise: Can you offer suggestions for how to get a fresh beet-juice spill out of an oriental-type carpet? I have already tried soaking it up with white bread, blotting up as much of the red stain as possible, and using an oxygen-based cleaner, without much success.

Is it too late for club soda?

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ICE MELT Dear Heloise: My mother, Barbara, spreads pet-friendly ice melt on driveways and stairs in the winter with a small plastic flowerpot that has holes in the bottom. Easy to scoop and sprinkle. No more globs in one spot. — Tamela W., via email Good hint, but know that BEETLE BAILEY® by Greg & Mort Walker dogs or cats still should have their paws wiped off when coming inside. This product can be troublesome to small animals if ingested. — Heloise ROOM DEODORIZER Dear Heloise: I use my old perfumes as bathroom deodorizers. One spray and the room smells delightful. The bottle lasts a long time and eventually gets used up. — Bonnie, via email (c)2015 by King Features BLONDIE® by Dean Young Syndicate Inc.

Horoscope Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2015 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Your ability to see the relationships between things and make them beautiful as well as practical is excellent today.

You can apply this to your appearance or your immediate surroundings.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) This is an excellent day to make behind-the-scenes plans, especially for your long-term future. However, some of you will be planning secret love affairs!

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You will get a lot accomplished if you sit down with others in small groups or large conferences to plan for the future.

You will want practical results to come together in an agreeable way.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You might impress someone in a position of authority with your practical, clever ideas today. Others suddenly might develop a crush on their boss or someone older.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) This is a great day to make longrange plans for travel, higher education, publishing, the media, medicine and the law.

You have your thinking cap on.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) This is a good day to make plans about shared property, debt or budgets. You are in a positive frame of mind, and you want practical, sensible results.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Relationships can become stronger today if each partner is open to sensible solutions.

It’s a good day to talk things out.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Your ideas on how to build or improve something, whether it’s physically practical or practical in an organizational way, are good. Don’t hesitate to speak up, because others will listen.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Two strong influences today are quite different. One might encourage a romance with someone of a different age. The other encourages creative, practical designs, especially related to architecture or the function of something.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Trust your creative impulses to make your home more attractive today. You’re in the zone!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) You might come up with practical, scientific solutions to something today. Your ability to see the relationships of things is top-notch.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Your moneymaking ideas are solid and practical today. Trust your ability to predict for the future or to decide which way to go to solidify your finances.

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‘Field of Dreams’ lawsuit over planned sports complex reaches trial city of Dyersville failed to consider the project’s potential negative impact on neighbors and didn’t follow proper procedure for the 2012 zoning decision.

“I’ve waited a long time for this,” opponent Sharon Ameskamp said. Finally it’s time to “bring it home,” she said.

The lawsuit slowed progress on the project because organizers have had trouble raising money for it. But it’s not clear if the outcome of the lawsuit will decide the fate of the ballparks.

Dyersville Mayor Al Haas has said that if the city loses the case, the council would probably redo the annexation and rezoning of the field.

But the project is relying on $16.5 million of state tax credits that could be jeopardized if the city loses the lawsuit.

DUBUQUE (AP) — The trial over plans to develop a sports complex at the “Field of Dreams” movie site in eastern Iowa is underway.

Neighboring landowners filed the lawsuit to challenge the way city officials decided to rezone the area around the site for commercial use.

The trial began last Monday and was expected to last seven days.

Opponents of the All-Star Ballpark Heaven project worry about the increased traffic and noise that would accompany the planned complex of youth sports fields.

Dyersville officials said there wasn’t anything wrong with their actions.

“They’re entitled to do what’s in the best interest of their constituents,” said Doug Henry, who represents Dyersville.

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Gov. Branstad’s cannabis oil idea faces roadblocks DES MOINES (AP) — Gov. Terry Branstad’s suggestion that Iowa residents could one day head to neighboring Illinois to buy cannabis oil has major legislative roadblocks if it’s ever seriously considered, according to people following the industry who say it highlights the dilemma for states Branstad that allow some medical marijuana without a clear path to access it.

At a news conference this month, Branstad said he was open to working with Illinois officials so Iowa residents could visit that state to purchase cannabis oil for the treatment of severe epilepsy. He noted a dispensary was planned in the Quad Cities area, just over the Mississippi River.

“This is an area that I think we need to be very thoughtful and very careful about,” he told reporters. “We want to

do what we can to try to help the families, but we don’t want to create a lot of unintended consequences.”

At least one Illinois lawmaker involved with passing that state’s medical marijuana law said it’s unrealistic.

“Not plausible at all. Probably will never be proposed,” said Rep. Lou Lang, a Democrat from Skokie. “The governor of Iowa is talking nonsense.”

Branstad’s spokesman, Jimmy Centers, didn’t respond to Lang’s comment but said Branstad wants to meet with Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner to talk about the idea while both men are attending meetings in Washington.

“The governor wants to explore opportunities and reasonable solutions with neighboring states that would allow those suffering from severe epilepsy to obtain the cannabis oil,” Centers said in an email.

Catherine Kelly, Rauner’s press secretary, did not answer questions about Branstad’s remarks, but released a statement saying, “The governor will careful-

ly review and consider any proposals regarding the medical marijuana program that cross his desk. He has always said he wants to make sure the law is followed, and the safety and well-being of the people of Illinois are protected.”

Illinois approved legislation in 2013 to create a pilot program for the production and distribution of medical marijuana. The law specifies that only registered Illinois residents can access it, meaning Illinois law would need to be changed.

Lang, who authored Illinois’ medical marijuana bill and pushed it for years before it got enough support, said he’s already having trouble extending the pilot program past 2017, when it expires.

He certainly doesn’t see support for making changes like allowing out-ofstate residents to buy the product.

Branstad signed a bill into law last year that allows some residents with epilepsy to use oil with an ingredient derived from marijuana for treatment. The oil has little of the ingredient in marijuana known to give people a “high.”

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East Union FFA Activities FFA to Haiti Project – Two members, Kennady Fry and Mara Weis, selected for summer mission project in Haiti.

East Union Wildlife Expo – Students build a display and participate in Wildlife Expo in our school Concourse.

District Officer Interviews - Mara Weis is balloted for District FFA Vice President Sub-District FFA CDE’s held at Lamoni, Iowa Our Chapter Quiz Team placed first! Team members are: Allison Hadley, Kennady Fry, Mara Weis, and Reilly Martinez. Allison Hadley was 1st High Individual in the contest. Kennady and Mara tied for 3rd High Individual.

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Our Conduct of Meetings Team placed Gold and advances to district competition on March 7th. Team members are: Alan Davis (President), Casey Allen (Vice President), Kendra Kirkland (Secretary), Mason Gossman (Treasurer), Brayden Martinez (Reporter), Sidney McFee (Sentinel) and Kole Seales (Advisor).

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Ag Broadcasting (Will Weis) and Extemporaneous Speaking (Conner Walter) received Bronze Ratings and Conner is the Alternate to Districts in Extemp.

Kid’s Games at Afton Fall Festival District FFA Convention – teams competing and Sydney Weis retired as the District Vice-President Iowa FFA Leadership Conference FFA Meals for the Heartland – Set-up crew and participating in meal preparation FFA Trapshooting East Union FFA Banquet Union County Fair in Afton – Students exhibiting in all areas of the fair, Donkey Races Team, Concession Stand, Chapter Float – 3rd Place, FFA and 4-H Round Up Iowa State Fair in Des Moines – East Union students showing in 6 different livestock shows and the photography show.

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Murray FFA

2015 Murray FFA Participants: Front Row: Victoria Palma, Alicia Carranza, Brandi Gilbert, Jade Lecy, Deena Snyder, Guadalupe Carranza, Maeci Baumfalk, Samantha Prescott Second Row: Quentin Siefkas, Dustin Teas, Dylan Callstrom, Bailey Brummel, Kenzie Johnson, Bailey Rodecker, Hunner Siefkas, Kayla Siefkas, Jack Jones Third Row: Jimmy Cook, Hunter McIntosh, Matt Reasoner, Levi Snyder, Zoie Lecy, Becca Decker, Shelby Mathes, Destiney Kingery, Gavin Jones Fourth Row: Kris Davis, Carson Hart, Kaden Hewlett, Cody Mann Not Pictured: Justin Jones, Warren Snyder, Greg Booth, Scott Funke, Frank Thacker, Sean Carney, Gabe Gard, Zadie Hatfield

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These members have a passion for agriculture.

Designated as National FFA Week in 1947, the week of George Washington’s birthday is FFA Week, and runs from Saturday to Saturday. FFA Week gives FFA members an opportunity to educate the public about agriculture.

During the week, chapters conduct a variety of activities to help others in their school and community learn about FFA and agricultural education.

Murray will celebrate National FFA Week by participating in the following activities: Dress Up Days: Monday- “Agriculture/FFA embraces all colors of the rainbow”- Color War Tuesday- “You won’t catch Agriculture/FFA sleeping”Pajama Day Wednesday“We are MURRAY FFA”- FFA T-shirt Day Thursday- “Wearing your Blue and Gold with Pride”- Official Dress Day

Friday- “Everyone LOVES Flannel”- Flannel Friday In appreciation for the support and encouragement from our faculty and staff at Murray Community Schools, chapter members have planned a surprise for the teachers after school one day. Our chapter will host our 9th Annual Farmer Breakfast Wednesday, February 25th from 7:15- 8:15 in the new multi-purpose room. We invite local agriculturalists in for breakfast prepared by our students. Monsanto’s America’s Farmers Grow Communities along with donor Raymond and Betty Johnston will be on hand Wednesday morning for a $2500 check presentation.

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FFA members and FCCLA members voted on the Sweetheart candidates (Guadalupe Carranza, Jade Lecy, Shelby Myers, Samantha Prescott and Deena Snyder) and Beau candidates (Seth Baumfalk, Braydon Held, Jack Jones, Trey McHenry and Owen Tracy) to represent our organizations.

Voting will take place during the week and the Sweetheart and Beau will be crowned at the dance. The dance will be held in the Jerry Brown Gymnasium from 7-10 pm.

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SPORTS Unranked Panthers tie for second in wild 2A team race Five Creston/O-M wrestlers place to cap emotion-filled week

Creston News Advertiser Monday, February 23, 2015

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Shiltz climbs to the top, Wray runner-up for Panthers

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CNA sports writer • lpeterson@crestonnews.com

DES MOINES — Twelve months earlier, after losing 5-2 in the 145-pound championship match as a freshman, Creston/O-M wrestler Chase Shiltz said he would train all year not to experience the feeling he had standing one step from the pinnacle of the medal stand.

Shiltz accomplished that goal in a big way — scoring an 11-3 major decision that put the Panthers in a second-place tie with Union in the Class 2A trophy chase

— in winning the Class 2A 160-pound title Saturday night.

“I just trained my hardest so I could be on top of the podium,” said Shiltz, who underwent arthroscopic knee surgery in November. The meniscus was clipped and he was able to return in January, rather than face several weeks of rehabilitation.

“We went from thinking we may not have him at all, and now he’s a state champion,” coach Darrell Frain said.

“His first workout was the Tuesday after Christmas, before the Lewis Central dual.

He’s a special kid. We’ve seen it last year in wrestling,

this year in football, and now here. He’s unfazed by the big stage and he steps up.”

Shiltz is the 16th wrestler in Creston history to win a title, and in the process picked up the program’s 27th individual crown overall. Shiltz concluded a 31-0 season in defeating No. 3-ranked Zach Johnston of ADM, who ended up 41-3.

Also wrestling in Saturday night’s finals was eighthranked Spencer Wray, defeated by top-ranked Brady Jennings of Osage, 7-3.

Please see FINALS, page 11A

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Creston/Orient-Macksburg tied Union of LaPorte City for second place in Class 2A at the State Wrestling Tournament. Shown in front are team members Trevor Marlin, Chase Shiltz and manager Tanner Webb. Standing in rear from left are manager paraprofessional Steve Wilson, assistant coach Eric Ehlen, Kadon Hulett, Seth Maitlen, Jake Gutschenritter, Spencer Wray, head coach Darrell Frain, Wyatt Thompson, assistant coach Cody Downing and Joey Huntington. Not pictured, state qualifier Tayler Pettit.

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DES MOINES — Three days earlier, they anxiously watched emergency medical workers assist fallen teammate Tayler Pettit as he lay unconscious on a mat at the state dual tournament.

Saturday night, the Creston/Orient-Macksburg wrestling team wrapped up an incredible week by sharing second place in Class 2A with Union (LaPorte City), passed

by Mediapolis late in the evening when Steven Holloway’s second state title at 195 pounds lifted the Bulldogs to their first-ever state title.

And, one year after placing second in the state at 145 pounds as freshman, Chase Shiltz won an 11-3 major decision at 160 pounds for Creston/O-M’s 27th state championship in history. He is the 16th Creston wrestler to stand atop the state tournament medal stand.

On Sunday, Pettit was discharged from Mercy Medical Center after undergoing a surgical procedure for a heart defect that had not surfaced until after wrestling his second match on Wednesday.

“We got a trophy, we got a state champion and Tayler is coming home,” said Creston/O-M coach Darrell Frain.

“That’s a pretty good ending

to our week.”

After placing fourth in the state dual tournament, Creston/O-M — unranked all season as a tournament team — was lodged firmly in a fourway battle for the 2A championship.

Heading into Holloway’s match Saturday night, Union and Creston/O-M were tied at 86 points, trailed by Mediapolis with 85. Crestwood had won its only championship match and was fourth at 83.5 points.

Union caught Creston/O-M by winning two of three title matches, while the Panthers Please see PANTHERS, page 9A

CNA photo by LARRY PETERSON

Creston sophomore Chase Shiltz has his arm raised as champion of the Class 2A 160pound division after defeating Zach Johnston of ADM, 11-3. Shiltz is the 16th Panther to win at least one state title, and claimed the program’s 27th championship overall.

Reed, Ricker fall short in bids Hensley, Freese earn medals at state for perfect season

By SCOTT VICKER

CNA sports editor • svicker@crestonnews.com

DES MOINES — Bedford/Lenox sophomore Jared Hensley improved his placing from last year and Nodaway Valley junior Ben Freese exceeded expectations at the State Wrestling Tournament here Saturday.

Hensley placed third in the Class 2A 113-pound bracket, while Freese finished sixth in the Class 1A 120-pound bracket.

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Bedford/Lenox senior Dusten Reed (top) works in a power half on Centerville’s Bradley Irwin during their championship match at 132 pounds Saturday at the State Wrestling Tournament. Irwin won a 4-1 decision over Reed, handing Reed his first loss of the season.

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DES MOINES — Seniors Dusten Reed of Bedford/Lenox and Joe Ricker of Mount Ayr each entered Saturday night’s State Wrestling Tournament finals with an opportunity to complete a perfect season.

Both were dominant throughout the course of the season and survived through the first three rounds of the state tournament.

But their dreams were dashed Saturday night, as each suffered his first loss of the season in the state finals.

Top-ranked Reed entered the Class 2A 132-pound finals with a record of 50-0, but lost to Centerville’s second-ranked Bradley Irwin by a 4-1 score.

Ricker was also ranked first, and entered the Class 1A 285-pound finals with a mark of 49-0, before losing to second-ranked Levi Paulsen of Woodbury Central.

Tough turn Reed had never faced Irwin before in his career, but knew Irwin would be quick on his

feet.

That proved to be true when Irwin scored a takedown just 18 seconds in to the match to go up 2-0.

The Centerville senior rode out Reed the remainder of the first period.

Trailing 2-0, Reed chose the top position to start the second period in an attempt to earn back points to get back into the match.

“He got that takedown and I knew I was going to have to do something to get points on the board, so I chose top because that’s my strongpoint,” Reed said. “So I went top and just couldn’t turn him. He just sat there and balled up.”

Irwin eventually got a reversal with 1:07 left in the second period and rode Reed out for the final minute-plus of the period. Irwin chose the down position to start the third period, giving Reed one last chance to turn him.

“The kid was blocking off on the left side over there, crunching his elbows in,” Bedford/Lenox head coach Gail Christensen said. “He finally got one for stalling.

That’s what we were trying to do, get the legs in there and

put the power half in.”

Irwin gave up one point for stalling with :15 left in the match, as Reed never successfully turned him to his back.

“I was going to have to put up points, and that I did not do,” Reed said. “I didn’t even score points. If you don’t score any points, you’re not going to win the match.”

Reed was in search of Bedford/Lenox’s first state championship since the two schools combined wrestling programs. Thomas Hess was the last champion for Bedford, winning in 2005 and 2006, while Todd Parish was the last Lenox champion in 2003.

He ends his career as Lenox’s all-time career wins leader, and after having never placed at the state tournament before this year, finishes his career with a silver medal.

“Last match of my career was in the state finals, so it was kind of cool, but it didn’t turn out the way I wanted it to be,” Reed said.

“I tell you what, you can’t put it in words, because his work ethic in the practice Please see RICKER, page 10A

Hensley finished fourth in Class 1A at 113 pounds last year, but moved up a class and one spot on the podium this year.

The Bedford/Lenox sophomore lost an 11-3 major decision to eventual runner-up Derek Holschlag of Union, LaPorte City.

He then reeled off four straight victories in the consolation bracket to finish third, capping the tournament with a 5-4 win over Sergeant Bluff-Luton senior Devin Phaly.

Hensley also won by fall, a 6-3 decision and a 10-0 major decision in the consolation bracket.

The 6-3 decision in the consolation quarterfinals came against top-ranked

Tristan Birt of Dubuque Wahlert.

After having a chance to scout out Phaly, Hensley knew he had to push the pace against him.

“I knew I had to push the pace against him and wear him down, because all of his other matches he got tired pretty quick,” Hensley said.

“I knew if I kept the pace and kept pushing him, eventually he’d wear out.”

Phaly opened the scoring with a first-period takedown, but Hensley scored an escape at the end of the period to get momentum back on his side.

Starting the second period from the down position, Hensley got a reversal to take a 3-2 lead.

“I knew I had to get out and at least get an escape or a reversal to get momentum equaled out and on my side,” Hensley said. “I got an escape at the end of the first, so that helped me out.”

Hensley surrendered an escape to tie the score at 3-3, but got another takedown with :40 remaining in the second period to go up 5-3. He held on for the 5-4 victory.

“Jared Hensley, he deserves a medal. He got a medal, but I tell you what, he beat a lot of really good kids on the way to that third-place medal,” Bedford/Lenox head coach Gail Christensen

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Bedford/Lenox sophomore Jared Hensley (left) controls Sergeant Bluff-Luton’s Devin Phaly during their 113-pound third-place match Saturday at the State Wrestling Tournament. Hensley won a 5-4 decision.

said. “I tell you what, proud as heck of him, because he had a tough, tough tournament.

“For him to come back after losing quarterfinals, and come back in there and go 4-0, he has no reason to hang his head.”

Hensley said he was pleased with how he performed during the tournament.

“I felt pretty strong for most of my matches,” he said. “I could have been a little tired on some of them. I definitely felt confidence-wise was good. Body felt good. One place better.

Gotta keep getting better every year now.”

Hensley ended the year with a record of 48-3.

Freese medals Nodaway Valley’s Freese entered his first trip to the state tournament as an unranked district runner-up.

Freese lost his first-round match to eventual champion, undefeated Bryce West of Highland Riverside by a fall in 26 seconds.

He then reeled off four straight victories in the consolation bracket to reach the consolation semifinals and guarantee himself a spot on the podium.

“At the beginning, my goal was just to make it to the second day,” Freese said. “But as I started winning more matches and kept going, I started setting my goals even higher, see where I could from there.”

Freese went into Saturday’s consolation semifinal with a chance to place as high as third. He lost by fall in 2:45 to Alta-Aurelia’s Skylar Solko in the consolation semifinals and then lost by fall in :54 to Wapsie Valley’s Colin Scrader to finish sixth.

“I feel pretty good overall,” Freese said. “It’s my first time going to state and I got sixth place, which I’m feeling pretty good about that.”

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Creston News Advertiser Monday, February 23, 2015

Panther girls fall in regional semifinal

By SCOTT VICKER

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INDIANOLA — The Creston girls basketball team got out to a good start here Saturday, putting itself in a position to knock off Indianola on its home floor in a Class 4A Region 7 semifinal.

But the Panther offense fizzled out in the second half, as Indianola went on to post a 47-29 win, advancing to Tuesday’s regional final against a Winterset team the Panthers defeated earlier this season.

Winterset advanced with a 63-58 win over Perry.

After leading 18-17 at halftime, Creston’s offense stalled in the third quarter, as Indianola outscored the Panthers 18-9 in the quarter.

Creston seemingly had a chance to gain some momentum back going to the fourth quarter, but a controversial call thwarted that opportunity.

Officials blew a whistle at the end of the third quarter as junior guard Taylor Briley was fouled in the act of shooting a 3-pointer, just before the buzzer sounded.

But the officials then called off the foul, send-

never seen that. That’s going very aggressively at the ball and there was no fouls called. We’re not used to that. I was upset last night, to be honest. But we did play hard, and the second half, everything just kind of changed.”

Senior Natalie Mostek led the Panthers with 11 points and 11 rebounds, recording a double-double in her final game. Briley added 10 points with four assists and three rebounds.

“We played a really good first half,” Douma said.

“Third quarter, played pretty well defensively, just having trouble scoring.

Game got pretty rough.

Just scoring became an issue for us.”

Creston held Indianola freshman Grace Berg to just three points in the first half and 11 points for the game.

“She’s a good player,” Douma said. “Their coach really complimented us after the game about what a good job we did on her.

The night we saw her when we scouted last Friday night, she had 18 points in the first six minutes of the game. She’s going to be a really good basketball player by the time she graduates from high school.”

ing the Panthers into the fourth quarter down eight.

“There was a crucial call at the end of the third quarter,” Creston head coach Brent Douma said. “They blew the whistle and waved it off. Taylor got fouled on a three.

It was an obvious foul and and it was obviously before the horn b l e w . Briley They decided to wave it off. And there was no explanation for that, either. Those three free throws could have made it a five-point game going into the fourth quarter.

“Their (Indianola) coaching staff even threw their hands up in the air, because they thought we were going to shoot three free throws, too.”

Creston still had a chance in the final quarter, but couldn’t get enough shots to fall. Play got rough in the fourth quarter, as well.

“We still were playing hard. We were competing,” Douma said. “Things got very rough. There were eight held balls just in the fourth quarter alone. I’ve

Brenna Baker, along with Natalie and Maria Mostek played their last game as Panthers.

Creston ends its season with a record of 12-10, its first winning season since 2006-07.

“Great season. Great group of girls. They were so enjoyable to work with,” Douma said. “The team chemistry was just so good this year. We’re going to miss the three seniors.

With all the injuries we had to overcome this year, it was just a very enjoyable year.”

INDIANOLA (47) — Maddie Glascock 11, Grace Berg 11, Kristina Quijano 10, Haley Vesey 10, Paige Nicholson 5.

3-point goals — 7 (Glascock 3, Vesey 2, Nicholson 1, Quijano 1).

CRESTON (29) — Natalie Mostek 11, Taylor Briley 10, Jenna Taylor 3, Brenna Baker 3, Lexie Little 2. 3-point goals — 3 (Briley 1, Taylor 1, Baker 1).

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were 1-1 in the championship round, with No. 1-ranked Brady Jennings of Osage topping Spencer Wray at 138 pounds, 7-3.

Creston/O-M and Union would be co-champs if Washington’s Brad Skubal — a 4-3 semifinal winner over Panther junior Seth Maitlen — could pull off the upset of the top-ranked Holloway.

The Mediapolis senior answered the challenge by winning 9-2, leaving Mediapolis with a Class 2A-best 89 points.

“We were in a position to win it,” said Panther coach Darrell Frain, who could only speculate the scoring that Pettit, a 170-pound qualifier, could have provided if healthy. “Nobody outside our wrestling room would have picked us to be in this position. Our depth gave us kids that all had a chance to get a win or two and every single one helped us.”

Nine Panthers qualified for the state field, which topped Class 2A. Eight wrestled, and five ended up as placewinners.

Maitlen and 132-pound junior Wyatt Thompson placed fourth, and sophomore 220-pounder Kadon Hulett placed s i x t h . Maitlen Two other Panthers wrestled Friday and were eliminated in the second-round consolations.

Wyatt Rhoads of Gilbert, son of Iowa State football coach Paul Rhoads, defeated 145-pound junior Joey Huntington, 6-4.

Heavyweight Jake

Gutschenritter, who was edged 2-1 by No. 1-ranked Logan Linderbaum, dropped a 5-2 decision to Brock Caviness of Knoxville. Caviness was coached by former Nodaway Valley coach Doug Hatch and his son, former Wolverine state placewinner Tyler Hatch.

“We had guys winning close matches and that’s what did it for us,” Frain said. “In that last round Saturday morning, I think maybe we were running out of gas a little bit. (The Panthers dropped four straight matches after starting off 2-0.) I don’t think anybody we wrestled in that last round had to wrestle on Wednesday, and I don’t care what anybody says, there is a big difference there. Our goal all along was to bring home trophies, and that’s what we did.”

Thompson, unranked, was one of the key contributors in the charge to second place.

He won 6-3 in overtime in the consolation second round, and got a third-period escape to edge No. 6 Chase Lienhard of Crestwood 1-0 in the consolation semifinals to reach the third-place match.

“I realized I can wrestle with the best of them,” Thompson said after receiving his medal Saturday night.

“Now I just have to think about what I need to do to get better.”

Thompson said the team had Pettit in their thoughts — each qualifier had a shirt with an inscription “Doing it for Pettit.” In fact, he received a text message after he stood on the awards stand in a televised presentation.

“We always had him in the back of our minds,” Thompson said. “He just texted me and said I did a good job, and that he was proud of me. It’s exciting for us to finish so high

as a team.”

Creston has one team championship in history (2007) and has now finished second three times. The others were 1975 and 2008. There have been several third-place finishes.

With the two awards this year, Creston/O-M has earned 16 state trophies since 2002.

An unheralded team without one of its key members — Pettit is known as a pinner capable of scoring bonus points — joins the elite teams in program history.

“Nobody expected us to do this,” Hulett said. “It shows our character and drive to do something that’s not expected from us. It was a rough week, thinking of Tayler, because he’s your friend and brother who has done all of the morning runs and workouts with us. We were doing it for him.”

Maitlen stopped and reflected on everything that happened over a four-day period at Wells Fargo Arena.

“It’s been a crazy week,” he said. “Everything seems to be ending well for us.”

Class 2A Team scoring — 1. Mediapolis 89; 2. (tie) Creston/OrientMacksburg and Union (LaPorte City) 86; 4. Crestwood 83.5; 5. Clear Lake 65; 6. North Fayette Valley 58; 7. Osage 53.5; 8. HamptonDumont 47; 9. (tie) Ballard and Independence 44; 11. Davenport Assumption 43; 12. Bedford/ Lenox 37.5. Also, 26. (tie) Central Decatur and Clarinda 24.; 37. (tie) Red Oak 14; 62. (tie) Atlantic 3; 73. (tie) Winterset 1.

Friday’s matches Quarterfinals 138 — Spencer Wray (Creston/ O-M) pinned Pierce Gelhaus (Forest City), 5:59.

145 — Tyler Thomas (Crestwood) pinned Joey Huntington (Creston/O-M), 1:01.

160 — Chase Shiltz (Creston/ O-M) dec. Trevor McLaughlin (Union), 5-2.

195 — Seth Maitlen (Creston/ O-M) major dec. Nick Jacobs (Charles City), 12-3.

220 — Kadon Hulett (Creston/ O-M) dec. Alex Paulson (Forest City), 4-2.

285 — Logan Linderbaum

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Kadon Hulett of Creston/O-M looks to his coaches while wrestling second-ranked Travis Vander Streek of Central Lyon/George-Little Rock in the fifth-place match at 220 pounds. Hulett tied the match 6-6 with a minute left, but Vander Streek went on to win 10-7.

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Fifth place 220 — Travis Vander Streek (Central Lyon/George-Little Rock) dec. Kadon Hulett (Creston/O-M), 10-7.

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Semifinals 138 — Spencer Wray (Creston/ O-M) dec. Cole Fritz (Solon), 8-3.

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195 — Brad Skubal (Washington) dec. Seth Maitlen (Creston/O-M), 4-3.

220 — Carter Isley (Creston/ O-M) dec. Kadon Hulett (Creston/ O-M), 2-0.

Third-round consolation 132 — Wyatt Thompson (Creston/O-M) major dec. Connor Ascherl (MOC-Floyd Valley), 9-1.

Saturday’s matches Consolation semifinals 132 — Wyatt Thompson (Creston/O-M) dec.

Chase Lienhard (Crestwood), 1-0.

195 — Seth Maitlen (Creston/ O-M) dec. Darin Greenfield (Sheldon/South O’Brien), 5-3.

220 — Tyler Johansen (North Fayette Valley) pinned Kadon Hulett (Creston/O-M), 1:39.

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195 — Izaak Shedenhelm (Denver-Tripoli) dec. Seth Maitlen

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room and what the kid does and he works hard, team leader,” Christensen said.

“He came up here and he controlled the tournament.

He wrestled his style. I’m just proud to death of him. He’s that type of kid. You want kids like that that work hard in the room all the time.”

Heavyweight showdown The final weight class of the night pitted two first-team allstate football linemen against each other in No. 1 Ricker against No. 2 Paulsen.

Ricker looked to become Mount Ayr’s second individual state champion, joining Curt Braby in 1977 on that list.

The two heavyweights went through the first period scoreless. Paulsen scored first, getting an escape 10 seconds into the second period after choosing the down position.

Ricker was hit with a stalling warning with 1:05 to go in the second, and then with :26 remaining in the period, was taken down for the first time all season.

The two grapplers were near the edge of the mat when Paulsen lunged at Ricker’s legs. Ricker went out of bounds, as Paulsen clung onto his foot.

The official awarded Paulsen two points, putting him up 3-0.

“If he didn’t get the takedown, we would have probably gone to overtime 1-1,” Ricker said. “Going back, I probably shouldn’t have tried running out of there. I should have sat back instead of letting him get the two. It really changed the match, because that’s what allowed him to be in position to win.”

Ricker got an escape just four seconds into the third

period, but was never able to get in position to take Paulsen down. The Woodbury Central senior scored another takedown with :02 left in the match to post a 5-1 victory.

“It really seemed like two very similar-styled guys and he could block us enough to knock us out of our rhythm,” Mount Ayr co-coach John Ford said. “We had one takedown in the second period where we quit wrestling when we went out of bounds, and I think that was the difference.

I think it got to his head a little bit.”

Ricker said Paulsen’s length made things difficult for the Raider to get in good position during the match.

“He stayed in really good position,” Ricker said.

“And he has length on me. I couldn’t get in on him where I needed to be. On those taller guys, you really want to be up underneath them where they can’t reach you, and I didn’t do a good job of getting underneath him.”

Paulsen, along with his twin brother Landan, will go on to play football at the University of Iowa next year. Ricker is still undecided what he will do next year. Both wrestling and football are possibilities.

“Pretty sad right now,” Ricker said. “That was the last (high school) match I’m ever going to wrestle. Just feel like I didn’t do as good as I could. I would like to redo that match, get a little better.

Just do what I do better. I really let him get me out of position. He really stopped what I’m good at doing. I just feel disappointed in myself.”

Ricker picked up his 175th career victory Friday night during the quarterfinal round.

He finishes his career as Mount Ayr’s all-time career wins leader with 176, and also set the school’s all-time record with 102 pins.

“Still has nothing to hang his head about,” Ford said.

“Second and third place (last year), 176 career wins. Broke our fall record. I think he had 102 career falls. Nothing to hang his head about. He’s had a great career.”

“There’s a lot of young men that would trade places with him in an instant,” co-coach Kurt Wallace said. “He’s worked hard for it. He’s deserved to get where he’s at, it just didn’t fall right for him.

It’s not from lack of effort, not from lack of working hard. It’s just one of those things that happened. You pick yourself back up and you go on from there, because that’s all you can do. It was a great season.

He should hold his head high, feel proud about what he’s accomplished.”

State Wrestling Tournament Class 2A Friday Quarterfinals 132 — Dusten Reed (Bedford/ Lenox) tech fall Stuart Schafer (Davenport Assumption), 17-0 (2:16).

Semifinals 132 — Dusten Reed (Bedford/ Lenox) dec. Carter Barkema (Hampton-Dumont), 7-4.

Saturday Finals 132 — Bradley Irwin (Centerville) dec. Dusten Reed (Bedford/Lenox), 4-1.

Class 1A Friday Quarterfinals 285 — Joe Ricker (Mount Ayr) dec. Houston Coleman (SibleyOcheyedan), 9-2.

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Wray had an impressive charge to the finals, as a key contributor to the team’s runner-up finish. In the quarterfinals Friday he pinned 10th-ranked Pierce Gelhaus of Forest City in the final second of the match.

In the semifinals he rolled to an 8-3 victory over Solon’s Cole Fritz.

Realizing a boyhood dream of wrestling on Sat-

urday night in the state finals took a moment to sink in.

“After the match, I kind of looked down at the mat to make sure I wasn’t dreaming,” he said. “Then I looked up and saw the crowd cheering, and I was like, hell yeah, I just did that!”

He was unable to generate his usual scrambling offense against the taller Jennings in the finals, who rode out much of the first

and third periods to finish a 54-2 season. Wray, becoming eligible in the second semester, finished 30-3.

“It’s not what he wanted, but his exact words to me as he walked off the mat was that the kid out wrestled him,” Frain said.

“He was better. But Spencer had an unbelievable year. He wrestled as hard as he could all the time.”

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nings. I was working, using every ounce of energy I had. My legs were a little dead going into the second period. I was hoping to win and give us four more points and bring home the (gold) trophy.”

Shiltz was also tested on his way to the title. He won two tough rematches from the state dual tournament — 5-2 over fifth-ranked Trevor McLaughlin of Union and 3-1 over No. 4 Jake Juhl of Independence. Shiltz had scored an escape to edge Juhl 1-0 in the dual tournament.

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“I knew he was going to be tough. He’s strong, and I had to get in on quick shots,” Shiltz said. “It’s an awesome feeling, that the hard work paid off. It’s been a dream of mine since I was a little kid.”

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He handled the whole thing really well.”

“Being here (finals) last year helped me a lot this year,” Shiltz said. “Last year in my free time I was getting a little nerved up.

This year I knew what I had to do.”

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Szalat with a 7-5 decision.75.00 IOWA LAW ENFORCEMENT Freese then pinned Szalat ACADEMY SERVICES................................

650.00 in theLEAGUE consolation quarterfiIOWA OF CITIES SERVICES..................................

60.00 nals in 3:51.

JENSEN, TONY “I feel pretty good.

I like REIMBURSEMENT................. 327.54 K & J HARDWARE INC proving people wrong,” FreSUPPLIES................................. 101.96 *KABEL ese said. “I always surprise FLEX.......................................... 80.00 people.”

LYNCH DALLAS, PC SERVICES................................ 691.68 Freese ends the GAULT year with a MARGARET MANDY HOUK record of 38-11.

SERVICES............................. 2,454.00 MC CANN, REBECCA REIMBURSEMENT................... 20.00 MOCIC SERVICES................................ 150.00 NARDY, BECKY OR DENNIS REIMBURSEMENT................. 500.00 O'HALLORAN INTERNATIONAL SUPPLIES................................. 270.63 OFFICE DEPOT SUPPLIES................................. 177.66 PAYROLL - GROSS INCLUDING BENEFITS 2/13/15............................... 102,795.91 PETTY CASH FINANCE...........7.14 PETTY CASH POLICE...............6.49 PETTY CASH SANITATION...15.97 PINE VALLEY GOLF SERVICES................................ 300.00 RELIANT FIRE APPARATUS SUPPLIES................................... 41.97 SECRETARY OF STATE SERVICES.................................. 30.00 SERVICE TECHS INC SERVICES.................................. 40.00 SETTLEMENTONE SCREENING SERVICES.................................. 27.00 SOUTHERN HILLS VET SVC INC SERVICES................................ 214.00 SUPREME CLEANERS SERVICES.................................. 29.75 SWCC SERVICES.................................. 63.00 SWICAA TREASURER SERVICES.................................. 20.00 TREAT AMERICA FOOD SERVICE SERVICES.................................. 30.32 *TRISTAR BENEFIT ADMINISTRATORS SERVICES........................... 63,915.18 UNION CO AUDITOR SERVICES............................. 5,696.11 UNPLUGGED WIRELESS LLC SUPPLIES................................. 204.50 UPS SUPPLIES................................... 61.58 WASTE MANAGEMENT SERVICES........................... 38,557.71 WEST AVIATION INC PER FBO CONTRACT......... 3,445.76 ZEE MEDICAL INC SUPPLIES................................... 29.80 ZIMMER & FRANCESCON INC SUPPLIES.............................. 3,104.00 TOTAL............................$295,746.91 *MANUAL CHECKS GENERAL FUND..............137,052.47 ROAD USE TAX..................26,741.41 PAYROLL TAX BENEFIT..............................67,037.84 FIRE/POLICE RETIREMENT......................8,726.67 POLICE FORFEITURE..........705.98 RESTRICTED GIFTS-MCKNLY P...............................................3,600.00 RESTRICTED GIFTSLIBRARY...............................2,454.00 SEWER OPERATING FUND....................................49,086.02 ANIMAL SHELTER ...............342.52 TOTAL.............................$295,746.91

Public notice REGULAR MEETING OF THE CRESTON CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 17, 2015 The Creston City Council met in regular session at 6:00 o'clock p.m. on the above date in the Council Chambers of the City Hall Complex with Mayor Woods presiding.

Roll call being taken with the following Council members present: Loudon, Lybarger, Koets, Wilson, Madison and White. Levine was absent.

Motion was made and seconded to approve the agenda. All voted aye. Motion carried. Levine was absent.

Motion was made and seconded to approve the consent agenda, which included approval of minutes of February 3, 2015, regular meeting; claims of $192,951.00; and liquor license renewal for Walmart. All voted aye. Motion carried. Levine was absent.

A resolution was offered and seconded to Adopt the Proposed Budget for FY 2016 and set a Public Hearing on March 3, 2015, at 6:00 p.m. for the Adoption of the Final Budget for FY 2016. All voted aye. Resolution passed.

Levine was absent.

A resolution was offered and seconded to set a Public Hearing on April 7, 2015, at 6:00 p.m. for a Tobacco Hearing Notice to Hy-Vee Food Store. All voted aye. Resolution passed. Levine was absent.

A resolution was offered and seconded to set a Public Hearing on March 3, 2015, at 6:00 p.m. for application of a USDA Grant for a Fire Grass Truck.

All voted aye. Resolution passed.

Levine was absent.

A resolution was offered and seconded to approve an Early Retirement Program. All voted aye. Resolution passed.

Levine was absent.

A resolution was offered and seconded to approve a contract with A.M.E., Inc., on behalf of artist Double Vision for Party in the Park on June 20, 2015, and payment of $1,500.00 deposit, based on recommendation of the Park & Recreation Board. All voted aye.

Resolution passed. Levine was absent.

A resolution was offered and seconded to approve a contract with Mr. Glen Carroll on behalf of The Sticky Fingers Band for Party in the Park on June 20, 2015, and payment of $1,800.00 deposit, based on recommendation of the Park & Recreation Board. All voted aye. Resolution passed. Levine was absent.

City Administrator Mike Taylor discussed a Comprehensive Plan Proposal from SICOG with Council. He explained that he and Tim Ostroski had been discussing this for a year and it would be nice to have the City's updated, but the timing is not good with the budgetary cuts. There is nothing budgeted for this in FY 2015 or FY 2016; however, they may want to look at this toward the end of this fiscal year to see if there will be any money available.

Motion was made and seconded to definitely postpone discussing the Comprehensive Plan Proposal from SICOG until the June 16, 2015 Council Meeting. All voted aye. Motion carried.

Levine was absent.

A resolution was offered and seconded to grant a Conditional Use Permit to Jack Willis to place a manufactured dwelling at 627 New York Avenue. Lybarger, Koets, Wilson, White and Loudon voted aye. Madison voted nay.

Resolution passed. Levine was absent.

Motion was made and seconded to adjourn the meeting. All voted aye.

Levine was absent. Council adjourned at 6:24 p.m.

Warren Woods, Mayor Attest: Lisa Williamson, City Clerk These are a condensed version of the proceedings of the regular meeting of the Creston City Council. Copies of the complete version may be obtained at the Clerk's office during normal office hours.

FUND REPORT FOR CLAIM PERIOD ENDING FEBRUARY 17, 2015 CLAIMS BY VENDOR: ACCESS TECHNOLOGIES INC SUPPLIES................................. 898.61 AGRILAND FS INC SUPPLIES.............................. 6,154.83 AGRIVISION SERVICES............................. 1,786.57 AKIN BUILDING CENTER SUPPLIES................................... 41.99 ALLIANT ENERGY SERVICES........................... 25,805.40 ARAMARK UNIFORM SERVICES.................................. 28.50 AVONDALE VETERINARY HOSPIT SERVICES................................ 532.62 BANKERS LEASING CO SERVICES................................ 243.67 CARROLL, GLEN SERVICES............................. 1,800.00 CENTRAL SERVICE & SUPPLY SUPPLIES............................ 26,239.50 CHARLIE BROWN AUTO SUPPLIES................................... 65.00 CHAT MOBILITY SERVICES.................................. 22.66 CRESTON CITY WATER WORKS SERVICES.................................. 24.30 CRESTON PUBLISHING CO SERVICES................................ 544.69 CRESTON VET CLINIC PC SERVICES................................ 264.34 D J GONGOL & ASSOC INC SUPPLIES................................. 413.12 ECHO GROUP INC SUPPLIES................................... 19.48 F&M BODY SHOP INC SERVICES................................ 337.50 FARM & HOME SUPPLY INC SUPPLIES................................. 126.02 FRANK MOYER, AME INC. SERVICES............................. 1,500.00 GRAY, SHERRY S. SERVICES............................. 1,500.00 GRIMES ASPHALT & PAVING CO SUPPLIES.............................. 1,080.40 HEIMAN FIRE EQUIPMENT INC SUPPLIES................................. 324.55 HYGIENIC LABORATORY-AR SERVICES................................ 648.50 INDACOM ELECTRICAL SERVICE SERVICES................................ 375.00 INNOVATIVE INDUSTRIES INC SERVICES................................ 500.00 INT'L CODE COUNCIL SERVICES................................ 125.00 INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION SERVICES................................ 150.00 IOWA DEPT OF AGRICULTURE SERVICES.................................. 75.00 IOWA LAW ENFORCEMENT ACADEMY SERVICES................................ 650.00 IOWA LEAGUE OF CITIES SERVICES.................................. 60.00 JENSEN, TONY REIMBURSEMENT................. 327.54 K & J HARDWARE INC SUPPLIES................................. 101.96 *KABEL FLEX.......................................... 80.00 LYNCH DALLAS, PC SERVICES................................ 691.68 MARGARET MANDY GAULT HOUK SERVICES............................. 2,454.00 MC CANN, REBECCA REIMBURSEMENT................... 20.00 MOCIC SERVICES................................ 150.00 NARDY, BECKY OR DENNIS REIMBURSEMENT................. 500.00 O'HALLORAN INTERNATIONAL SUPPLIES................................. 270.63

Prescott Community School District Board of Directors February 18, 2015 Regular Board Meeting The Board of Directors of the Prescott Community School District met on Wednesday, February 18, 2015 in the Board Room at 6:05 PM. President Cooper presided and the following answered roll call: Birt, Cline, Wainwright, and Gee. Administrators present were: Business Manager Billie Jo Greene.

Gee moved and Cline seconded approval of the agenda. Roll Call VoteMotion carried 5-0 Visitor s were welcomed there were no correspondence received.

Wainwright moved and Birt seconded that the minutes of the January 21, 2014 regular meeting and Financial Report and bills are approved as presented. Roll Call Vote-Motion carried 5-0 Gee moved and Cline seconded that the meeting adjourn. Roll Call VoteMotion carried 5-0 Next Regular Board Meeting will be, Wednesday March 11th; Wednesday April 8th in the Board Room.

Meeting adjourned at 6:40 PM Checking GENERAL FUND ACCESS SYSTEMS OVERAGE.................................846.88 ADAMS COUNTY FREE PRESS PUBLIC NOTICE.......................191.10 CHRISTENSEN SANITATION SANITATION..............................85.00 CRESTON COMM SCHOOLS CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT..........................469.38 CRESTON PUBLISHING CO NOTICE........................................47.72 GRAY, MIKE SNOW REMOVAL.................1,200.00 GREEN HILLS AEA NEWSLETTER............................62.83 GREEN VALLEY PEST & LAWN CARE PEST CONTROL.........................58.00 HEARTLAND TIRE & AUTO TIRE REPAIR..............................29.90 IOWA ASSN OF SCHOOL BOARDS IDATP DUES.............................205.00 LENOX COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT SPED TUITION.....................14,767.38 NAPA-CRESTON PARTS........................................235.20 OFFICE DEPOT SUPPLIES....................................49.17 SIRWA WATER........................................93.50 VISA/ISSB SUPPLIES/POSTAGE.............1,007.58 Fund Total:...........................19,348.64 Checking PPEL FUND DE LAGE LANDEN COPIER LEASE.........................808.63 Fund Total:................................808.63 Checking NUTRITION ANDERSON ERICKSON DAIRY MILK..........................................605.90 KECK INC. FOOD..........................................262.37 Fund Total:...............................868.27 Regular Session February 09, 2015 The Union County Board of Supervisors met in Regular Session on Monday, February 09, 2015. The meeting was called to order at 9:00 AM with the following members present: Lois Monday, Ron Riley, and Dennis Brown.

AGENDA: Motion by Riley and seconded by Brown to approve the Agenda.

All voting aye, motion carried.

MINUTES: Motion by Brown and seconded by Riley to approve the minutes from February 02, 2015 and February 05, 2015. All voting aye, motion carried.

OPEN FORUM: No one spoke in open forum.

VETERAN AFFAIRS: Commission Resignation: Motion by Riley and seconded by Brown to accept, with regret, Robert E. Jungst's resignation from the Veteran Affairs Board as of March 4th.

All voting aye, motion carried. Monthly Report: Motion by Brown and seconded

by Riley to accept the monthly Veteran Affairs report. All voting aye, motion carried.

ENGINEER: Steve Akes, Union County Engineer, presented and discussed the weekly maintenance activity report, the final payment for project FM-C088 (45)-55-88 on REA Road for the east box culvert, and motor grader replacement options. Utility Permit Application: Motion by Riley and seconded by Brown to approve a utility permit application by Windstream Iowa Communications, Inc. to replace old 3 pair with new 12 pair copper telephone cable (1100 feet of cable) from the intersection of 240th Street and Clover Avenue to 2468 Clover Ave. CONSERVATION REAP FUND

TTL: ...........................................14,117.73 0010 MH-DD SERVICES FUND UNION COUNTY AUDITOR....5,733.99 0010 MH-DD SERVICES FUND Regular Session TOTAL: ......................................5,733.99 February 09, 2015 The Union County Board of Supervi- 0011 RURAL SERVICES BASIC sors met in Regular Session on Monday, ALLIANT ENERGY.........................44.04 February 09, 2015. The meeting was BANKERS LEASING CO................29.10 called to order at 9:00 AM with the fol- GREATER REGIONAL MEDICAL lowing members present: Lois Monday, CNTR............................................5,975.35 HUSBAND.........................................14.00 Ron Riley, and Dennis Brown.

AGENDA: Motion by Riley and sec- MATHES SEED & CHEMICAL...461.50 onded by Brown to approve the Agenda. SERVICE TECHS INC...................101.92 0011 RURAL SERVICES BASIC All voting aye, motion carried.

MINUTES: Motion by Brown and sec- TTL: .............................................6,625.91 onded by Riley to approve the minutes 0020 SECONDARY ROAD FUND from February 02, 2015 and February 05, AKIN BUILDING CENTER............24.04 ALLIANT ENERGY....................2,818.40 2015. All voting aye, motion carried.

OPEN FORUM: No one spoke in open AMERICAN CONCRETE.............395.00 BANKERS LEASING CO..............175.13 forum.

VETERAN AFFAIRS: Commission BIG BOYZ TOYZ.............................96.00 Resignation: Motion by Riley and sec- CALHOUN-BURNS & ASSOC onded by Brown to accept, with regret, INC................................................3,144.20 Robert E. Jungst's resignation from the CENTRAL IOWA HOSPITAL Veteran Affairs Board as of March 4th. CORP................................................477.40 All voting aye, motion carried. Monthly CRESTON FARM & HOME Report: Motion by Brown and seconded SUPPLY INC.....................................37.79

by Riley to accept the monthly Veteran FRANKS SERVICE.....................1,030.60 Affairs report. All voting aye, motion car- GREATER REGIONAL MEDICAL CNTR.................................................90.00 ried.

ENGINEER: Steve Akes, Union IOWA PRISON INDUSTRIES......651.31 CNA photo

by SCOTT VICKER INTERNATIONAL County Engineer, presented and discussed O'HALLORAN Nodaway Valley activity juniorreport, Ben INC...................................................253.88 Freese earns back points the weekly maintenance INC.......................3.96 SERVICE TECHSSzalat the final payment project St. FM-C088 against Fort for Dodge Edmond’s Ryan during a (45)-55-88 on REA Road for the east box TRANSIT WORKS.........................362.60 120-pound consolation quarterfinal.

Freese won by fall US CELLULAR.................................60.76 culvert, and motor grader replacement options. went Utility on Permit Mo- ZIEGLER INC..............................2,044.20 and to Application: place sixth. tion by Riley and seconded by Brown to 0020 SECONDARY ROAD FUND approve a utility permit application by TOTAL: ....................................11,725.27 Windstream Iowa Communications, Inc. 0023 REAP PROGRAM to replace old 3 pair with new 12 pair cop- AKIN BUILDING CENTER.......2,162.30 per telephone cable (1100 feet of cable) 0023 REAP PROGRAM from the intersection of 240th Street and TOTAL: ......................................2,162.30 3500 CARE - HIXINBAUGH TRUST Clover Avenue to 2468 Clover Ave. CONSERVATION REAP FUND FUND RESOLUTION: Motion by Brown and WOOD TV INC...............................470.00 seconded by Riley to approve Conserva- 3500 CARE/HIXINBAUGH TRSTFND tion REAP Fund Resolution #22 FY TTL: ................................................470.00 2014-2015. Now on this 9th day of Febru- 4000 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ary, 2015, the matter of an operating trans- FND fer comes before the Union County Board ALLIANT ENERGY.......................300.00 of Supervisors. WHEREAS it is desired to DUCKWORTH..................................84.52 transfer monies from the Conservation IOWA STATE SAVINGS REAP Fund (0023) to the Conservation BANK............................................1,256.40 Capital Project Fund (1510), and MEDIACOM...................................141.76 WHEREAS said operating transfer is in 4000 EMERG MANAGEMENT FND accordance with Section 331.432 of the TTL: .............................................1,782.68 Code of Iowa. BE AND IT IS HEREBY 4003 EMPOWERMENT RESOLVED that the sum of $2162.30 is ALEGENT HEALTH AT HOMEordered to be transferred from the Conser- CORNING....................................3,316.46 vation REAP Fund (0023) to the Conser- DISCOVERY KIDS vation Capital Project Fund(1510), effec- PRESCHOOL..................................856.00 tive this 9th day of February, 2015. The EAST UNION COMMUNITY Auditor is directed to correct the books ac- SCHOOLS....................................1,620.00 cordingly, and to notify the Treasurer of MATURA ACTION CORP............100.00 this operating transfer accompanying the RINGGOLD COUNTY PUBLIC notification with a copy of this resolution HEALTH.......................................2,072.24 and the record of its adoption. Roll call SICKELS......................................3,907.15 vote; Riley aye, Brown aye, and Monday SOUTHERN IOWA TROLLEY....257.40 aye, motion carried.

STHWESTERN COMMUNITY CLERK'S REPORT: Motion by Riley COLLEGE....................................6,499.18 and seconded by Brown to accept the Jan- WINTERSET LITTLE HUSKIES uary Clerk's Report. All voting aye, mo- PRESC................................................90.00 tion carried.

4003 EMPOWERMENT CLAIMS: Motion by Riley and sec- TOTAL: ....................................18,718.43 onded by Brown to pay claims 123053- 4004 LAW ENFORCEMENT CENTER 123178. All voting aye, motion carried.

ALLIANT ENERGY....................3,512.18 0001 GENERAL BASIC FUND BM SALES........................................55.00 ABEL..................................................92.00 BOB BARKER COMPANY INC....73.52 ACS GOVERNMENT.................1,100.00 COUNSEL OFFICE & AFTON STAR ENTERPRISE.......530.36 DOCUMENT...................................139.87 AGRIVISION....................................31.21 CRESTON PUBLISHING CO.........29.44 AKIN BUILDING CENTER..........262.09 FIRST COMMUNICATIONS ALLIANT ENERGY....................3,385.30 LLC.....................................................27.82 BM SALES......................................150.50 GREEN VALLEY PEST BROWN.............................................92.58 CONTROL.........................................36.00 BRUS................................................350.00 IOWA DEPT OF PUBLIC BUILT NETWORKS...................1,019.85 SAFETY........................................1,473.00 CASEY'S GENERAL STORE.......100.00 MAINSTAY SYSTEMS INC......4,490.00 CENTURY LINK..............................71.10 MASTERCARD/ISSB....................143.74 COURTNEY......................................92.00 MEDIACOM...................................135.90 CRESTON FARM & HOME OFFICE DEPOT-CATALOG SUPPLY ..........................................565.81 ORDERS..........................................156.99 CRESTON MUNICIPAL OFFICE MACHINES COMPANY UTILITIES.......................................127.34 INC...................................................436.56 CRESTON PARK ORR HEATING & AIR APARTMENTS...............................157.00 CONDITIONING............................257.50 CRESTON PUBLISHING CO....1,103.65 PETZNICKS......................................28.25 CRITTENDEN...................................20.00 WASTE MGMT OF CRESTON......81.35 CULLIGAN.......................................27.25 WINDSTREAM...........................1,657.67 CULLIGAN.......................................11.50 4004 LAW ENFORCEMENT CNTR ECHO GROUP, INC.........................23.03 TTL: ...........................................12,734.79 FAREWAY STORES.....................419.43 4100 COUNTY ASSESSMENT FARMERS ELECTRIC COOP...2,362.39 EXPENSE GALLS-QUARTERMASTER.........34.93 ACCESS SYSTEMS.......................110.00 GREEN VALLEY PEST BANKERS LEASING CO..............103.54 CONTROL.........................................47.00 PUDENZ..........................................119.31 HAWKS.............................................13.33 US POST OFFICE...........................209.00 HAWKS...............................................9.53 WINDSTREAM..............................113.00 HEARTLAND TIRE & AUTO......106.97 4100 CO ASSESSMENT EXPENSE IOWA COUNTY RECORDERS TTL: ................................................654.85 ASSOC.............................................220.00 4960 SANITARY LANDFILL IOWA DIVISION OF LABOR AGRILAND FS INC.......................566.23 SERVICE...........................................80.00 AGRIVISION....................................34.35 IOWA LAW ENFORCEMENT ALLIANT ENERGY....................2,600.00 ACADEMY......................................270.00 A-TEC RECYCLING INC.............417.04 IOWA STATE SAVINGS BANK....47.71 BARKER LEMAR & ASSOC JIM'S TRUCK REP & INC................................................1,975.00 SANITATION.................................205.00 BRICK GENTRY P C..................2,025.00 KENYON...........................................28.67 CAROLINA SOFTWARE INC......250.00 M & M MOTORS...........................406.20 CLEAN HARBORS.....................7,359.53 MAIL SERVICES LLC..................399.70 CORNING RENTAL........................50.00 MASTERCARD/ISSB......................97.54 CRESTON MUNICIPAL MAYHEW.......................................156.70 UTILITIES.........................................20.00 MID-STATES ORGANIZED CRESTON PUBLISHING CO.......288.23 CRIME.............................................100.00 FASTENAL COMPANY..................41.96 MILLER...........................................150.00 GRP & ASSOCIATES....................197.50 MPH INDUSTRIES INC................121.77 HJC, LLC....................................44,890.46 NEW LIFE FAMILY MEDICINE HJC, LLC......................................2,000.00 PC.....................................................205.00 KING..................................................40.83 NISSLY..............................................81.00 MASTERCARD/ISSB....................141.08 OFFICE MACHINES COMPANY METRO WASTE INC...................................................112.79 AUTHORITY.............................21,028.40 O'REILLY AUTO PARTS..............129.99 PARMENTER...................................53.19 POKORNY BP & AUTOMOTIVE US POST OFFICE...........................105.00 SERVIC............................................284.99 WACHA...........................................217.58 POLK COUNTY MEDICAL WASTE MGMT OF EXAMINER.....................................161.30 CRESTON....................................3,269.58 RESERVE ACCOUNT................2,500.00 WINDSTREAM..............................172.44 SERVICE TECHS INC...................101.94 4960 SANITARY LANDFILL SHRED-IT USA - DES MOINES....59.92 TOTAL: ....................................87,743.40 SIDDENS, TERI................................25.00 GRAND TOTAL:...................721,337.91 SOUTHERN IA COUNCIL OF ADJOURNMENT: There being no GOVER.....................................535,897.00 further business, the meeting was adSOUTHERN IA RURAL WATER journed at 11:35 AM. ASSC................................................965.69 ATTEST: SANDY HYSELL, AUDITOR STHWESTERN COMMUNITY BY: LOIS MONDAY, CHAIRMAN COLLEGE..........................................42.00 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STALKER CHEVROLET................36.70 SUPREME CLEANERS...................85.00 THATCHER......................................92.00 NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE TITUS.................................................92.00 BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE UNION COUNTY ENGINEER.....446.88 SOUTHERN IOWA RURAL WAUS AUTO FORCE..........................686.78 TER ASSOCIATION, STATE OF US CELLULAR..............................147.83 IOWA, ON THE MATTER OF THE WASTE MGMT OF CRESTON......81.36 PROPOSED AUTHORIZATION OF WILBUR-ELLIS CO.......................193.00 A LOAN AGREEMENT AND THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED WINDSTREAM...........................1,850.95 $10,000,000 WATER REVENUE 0001 GENERAL BASIC FUND REFUNDING CAPITAL LOAN TOTAL: ..................................558,868.56 NOTES, AND THE PUBLIC HEAR0002 GENERAL SUPPLEMENTAL ING ON THE AUTHORIZATION ACCESS SYSTEMS LEASING....281.93 AND ISSUANCE THEREOF CENTRAL IOWA DETENTION PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given CTR..................................................632.57 that the Board of Directors of the CITY OF CRESTON.................10,761.93 Southern Iowa Rural Water AssociaEMC INS DES MOINES tion, State of Iowa, will hold a public BRANCH.........................................500.00 hearing on the 27th day of February, HYSELL...........................................191.30 2015, at 8:00 o'clock A.M., in the 1391 RESERVE ACCOUNT................1,750.00 - 190th Street, Creston, Iowa, at which meeting the Board proposes to take ad0002 GENERAL SUPPLEMENTAL ditional action for the authorization of a TTL: ...........................................14,117.73 Loan Agreement and the issuance of 0010 MH-DD SERVICES FUND not to exceed $10,000,000 Water RevUNION COUNTY AUDITOR....5,733.99 enue Refunding Capital Loan Notes, in 0010 MH-DD SERVICES FUND order to provide funds to pay the costs TOTAL: ......................................5,733.99 of refunding outstanding water obliga0011 RURAL SERVICES BASIC tions of the District, including ALLIANT ENERGY.........................44.04 $735,000 Water Revenue Capital Loan BANKERS LEASING CO................29.10 Note, Series 1999 (FHA Taylor GREATER REGIONAL MEDICAL IV/Clarke Rural Water No. 1 -- USDA CNTR............................................5,975.35 91-36); $1,050,000 Water Revenue Capital Loan Note, Series 2002 (S.W. HUSBAND.........................................14.00 Madison- Overrun -- USDA 91-60); MATHES SEED & CHEMICAL...461.50 $1,834,000 Water Revenue Capital SERVICE TECHS INC...................101.92 Loan Note, Series 2002B (Osceola 0011 RURAL SERVICES BASIC Buy-In -- USDA 91-56; USDA 91-54; TTL: .............................................6,625.91 USDA91-59); $1,182,500 Water Rev0020 SECONDARY ROAD FUND enue Capital Loan Note, Series 2002C AKIN BUILDING CENTER............24.04 (Corning Treatment Plant Buy-In -ALLIANT ENERGY....................2,818.40 USDA 91-51); $2,088,000 Water RevAMERICAN CONCRETE.............395.00 enue Capital Loan Note, Series 2005 BANKERS LEASING CO..............175.13 (SE Cass -- USDA 91-65); and BIG BOYZ TOYZ.............................96.00 $4,400,000 Water Revenue Capital Loan Note, Series 2007 (NW Adair CALHOUN-BURNS & ASSOC County -- USDA 91-01; USDA 91-06).

INC................................................3,144.20 The Notes will be payable from and seCENTRAL IOWA HOSPITAL cured by the Net Revenues of the Water CORP................................................477.40 Utility System of the Southern Iowa CRESTON FARM & HOME Rural Water Association.

SUPPLY INC.....................................37.79 At the above meeting the Board shall FRANKS SERVICE.....................1,030.60 receive oral or written objections from GREATER REGIONAL MEDICAL any resident or property owner of the CNTR.................................................90.00 District, to the above action. After all IOWA PRISON INDUSTRIES......651.31 objections have been received and conO'HALLORAN INTERNATIONAL sidered, the Board will at this meeting INC...................................................253.88 or at any adjournment thereof, take additional action for the authorization of a SERVICE TECHS INC.......................3.96 Loan Agreement and the issuance of TRANSIT WORKS.........................362.60 Notes or will abandon the proposal to US CELLULAR.................................60.76 issue the Notes.

ZIEGLER INC..............................2,044.20 This Notice is given by order of the 0020 SECONDARY ROAD FUND Board of Directors of the Southern TOTAL: ....................................11,725.27 Iowa Rural Water Association, State of 0023 REAP PROGRAM Iowa, as provided by Sections 357A.11, AKIN BUILDING CENTER.......2,162.30 384.24A and 384.83 of the Code of 0023 REAP PROGRAM Iowa, as amended.

TOTAL: ......................................2,162.30 Ethel Campbell 3500 CARE - HIXINBAUGH TRUST Secretary of the Board of Directors Southern Iowa Rural Water FUND Association WOOD TV INC...............................470.00

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Jurors find Iowa woman not guilty of 2 killings in 1983 WATERLOO (AP) — An Iowa woman was acquitted of two counts of first-degree murder Friday in the slayings of her husband and his girlfriend more than 30 years ago.

After nearly seven hours of deliberation and 10 days of testimony, jurors found Theresa Supino not guilty in the 1983 killings of Steven Fisher and Melisa Gregory, whose bodies were found on the Copper Dollar Ranch northwest of Newton. Supino, 54, was arrested in March in connection with the slayings.

Jurors weighed witness testimony and crime scene evidence presented throughout the nearly three-week trial in which prosecutors said Supino killed Fisher and Gregory out of anger over their relationship. The defense maintained that the murders could have been related to the former ranch owner’s drug trafficking and dismissed claims that Supino had made three confessions, saying that two couldn’t be confirmed and

one was taken out of context.

During closing arguments, defense attorney Steve Addington also reminded jurors that they had been instructed that they required more than a confession to find a defendant guilty. Since police found no physical evidence at the scene, he said, jurors needed something aside from Supino’s alleged confessions.

The jury of eight women and four men were tasked with finding Supino guilty of first-degree murder, guilty of second-degree murder or not guilty, the Waterloo-Cedar Fall Courier reported.

Officials told the Newton Daily News that the case is now closed and there will be no active investigation into the murders unless new leads become available.

Once dismissed, Supino hugged her attorneys and family members and said she’s felt “like a caged animal” over the past year.

“I just want to go home,” she said.

‘Birdman’ tops Oscars defined by advocacy, originality Even in their moments of singular glory, most of the winners chose to talk about something other than themselves.

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Hollywood is smarter than you thought. Whether by design or chance, the 87th Academy Awards elegantly and subtly shifted the tone of the season from a reductive fixation on snubs and fact-checking to a positive celebration of original filmmaking and purposeful advocacy for causes as diverse as immigration, suicide and equal rights.

The self-obsessed industry might have given its best picture and director prizes to Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu’s “Birdman,” a trenchant examination of actorly narcissism, but the vanity seemed to stop with the opening of the envelopes. Even in their moments of singular glory, most of the winners chose to talk about something other

than themselves.

The Mexican-born Inarritu, who’s “Birdman” also won for cinematography and original screenplay, said he prays his native country finds “a government we deserve” and that immigrants to the U.S. “can be treated with the same dignity and the respect of the ones who came before and (built) this incredible immigrant nation.”

Host Neil Patrick Harris set the tenor of the evening, toeing the line between reverent merriment and self-referential parody, with a biting joke about one of the season’s most criticized truths.

“Tonight we honor Hollywood’s best and whitest — I mean brightest,” he said in his opening, referencing the lack of diversity in the slate of nominees.

Patricia Arquette, who won the supporting actress award for her portrayal of a mother finding herself in Richard Linklater’s “Boyhood,” also took a stand for equal rights and pay to the public delight of fellow nominee Meryl Streep.

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Richard Linklater’s 12-years-in-the-making “Boyhood,” a critical favorite of the year and one that was once considered a top contender for the evening’s top prizes left with only an award for Arquette. The formal ambitions of “Birdman” proved to be the more compelling — even if its lead Michael Keaton was passed over in the acting race.

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Best actress winner Julianne Moore (“Still Alice”) and best actor Eddie Redmayne (“The Theory of Everything”) followed suit, using their speeches to discuss the afflictions of their characters — Alzheimer’s and ALS, respectively.

“This Oscar belongs to all of those people around the world battling ALS,” said Redmayne.

John Legend and Common took their win for the song “Glory” to speak of the importance of “Selma,” the now infamously snubbed civil rights drama.

“We say that ‘Selma’ is now, because the struggle for justice is right now,” said Legend.

As the young Graham Moore, who talked about his depression and a suicide attempt during his acceptance speech for best adapted screenplay for “The Imitation Game” put it backstage: “I might as well use it to say something meaningful.”

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