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USA! Nodaway Valley senior Sidney Hohertz jumps to the floor

while the USA-themed Nodaway Valley student section erupts in celebration of a Wolverine basket in the second half of a 56-40 win over Griswold Tuesday. For more on the game, see page 6A.

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Mount Ayr graduate preps NWS: Creston for third space expedition to receive 2 to 5 inches of snowfall

By JAKE WADDINGHAM

HER HONORS

CNA associate editor jwaddingham@crestonnews.com

Peggy Whitson of Beaconsville was nine years old when she watched the first man walk on the moon, sparking her interest in space exploration.

In 1978, Whitson graduated from Mount Ayr High School, the same year National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) selected the first female astronauts.

And now, she is preparing for her third long-duration trip to the International Space Station (ISS) for Expedition 50 and 51.

The flight is scheduled for December 2016.

“I will be launching from the right seat,” Whitson said. “Once we get to the space station, I will be the flight engineer.”

As the engineer for Expedition 50, Whitson will perform routine maintenance to help keep ISS functioning. She will also be conducting research for scientists all over the world.

Halfway through her trip, Whitson will become the commander of Expedition 51. She will continue to help with research and the additional responsibilities of being in charge of the crew.

She has already accumulated 377 days in space from her previous two trips, more than any other woman. She has also performed six spacewalks, adding up to 39 hours and 46 minutes.

“Having a space walk is one of the neatest privileg-

Below is a list of some of the awards and honors Mount Ayr graduate Peggy Whitson has earned over the course of her career as a NASA astronaut.

2011 — Inducted into the Iowa Aviation Hall of Fame; listed in Houston’s 50 Most Influential Women.

2010 — Distinguished Alumni Award for Rice University; First Lady of Iowa Award presented by the Iowa High School Girls’ Athletic Union.

2008 — NASA Exceptional Service Medal (also awarded in 1995, 2003, 2006); NASA Space Flight Medal (2002).

2006 — NASA Outstanding Leadership Medal.

1998 — NASA Space Act Board Award (1995).

1995 — NASA Silver Snoopy Award.

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Peggy Whitson, a Mount Ayr graduate, has already accumulated 377 days in space from her previous two trips, more than any other woman. She has also performed six spacewalks, adding up to 39 hours and 46 minutes. She is scheduled to launch December 2016 for Expedition 50 and 51.

es in the world,” Whitson said. “To be out in a space suit is almost like you are in your own personal space craft. It is an amazing experience to look down and watch Earth pass by at 17,500 mph. It is hard to explain how special that is, to have a bird’s eye view of everything.”

Returning to space From October 2009 to July 2012, Whitson served as the Chief of the Astronaut Corps. She was responsible for mission preparation and orbit support.

“I stepped down as chief so I could have the op-

portunity to go back into space,” Whitson said. “I have never had a job that is more satisfying on a day-to-day basis. It is gratifying, the feeling of being involved in the work at the space station. I am looking forward to going back again.”

While the crew does not have specific information on the details of their mission yet, Whitson said there will be two visiting space vessels bringing supplies and robotic research equipment.

“Having done it twice before, I know where to focus my efforts and not get dis-

tracted,” Whitson said. “We spend a couple of years preparing. Our training focus is a lot of safety, how to work with the crew during emergencies, which you hope you never have to do.”

Whitson added they spend a lot of time working with new equipment and preparing for the research they will be conducting while in space.

In her previous expeditions, Whitson worked with a three-person crew. This trip will have six crew members.

Her path Whitson took a double major in biology and chemistry at Iowa Wesleyan Please see WHITSON, Page 2

Iowa Senate, House approve 10-cent fuel tax increase DES MOINES (AP) — After years of conflict over whether to increase the state fuel tax to pay for road improvements, the Iowa Legislature gave bipartisan support to a 10cent increase Tuesday.

The bill won approval 28-21 in the Iowa Sen-

ate and 53-46 in the Iowa House. The plan would provide over $200 million annually for the state’s network of bridges and roads, many of which are in disrepair.

The tax has not been raised since 1989.

If signed by Gov. Terry

Branstad before the end of February, the price change will go into effect March 1. Branstad told The Associated Press he wants to review the bill, but indicated he was “very likely” to sign it.

“There’s a critical need for additional money for

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National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a winter weather advisory for the entire Creston News Advertiser coverage area from 3 to 9 p.m. today.

NWS predicts snow will move into southwest Iowa during the mid to late afternoon with accumulations expected at 2 to 5 inches.

Winds will increase to 15 to 25 mph this afternoon making visibility difficult during the evening commute. Haz-

ardous driving conditions are expected through the evening.

The heaviest snowfall amounts with today’s snowstorm are forecast near Ames and east to Waterloo.

They are expecting 6 to 8 inches of snow.

Bitter cold will return to Iowa Thursday and Friday with highs in the teens and lows below zero. More snowfall is expected over the weekend.

CHS play ‘Alice in Wonderland’ opens Friday

By KYLE WILSON

CNA managing editor kwilson@crestonnews.com

Creston High School Drama Department will present its production of “Alice in Wonderland” Friday and Saturday at CHS auditorium.

The play centers on Alice, who tumbles down a mysterious rabbit hole and finds herself in a strange land called Wonderland that resembles the dreams she had as a child.

There, she meets a host of characters who give her bad advice.

The play Foth culminates with Alice’s encounter with the Queen of Hearts and her army of playing cards.

“This is something different than what we’ve done in the past,” said Rachel Foth, speech and drama teacher at CHS and director of this

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TIME & DATES Showtimes are 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the CHS auditorium. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at the high school office or the night of the event.

play. “We’ve done serious and we’ve done comedies, but I wanted to do something the students could have fun with and wanted to have a larger cast this year to get more students involved.”

The cast and crew for this play includes about 20 students.

The cast includes: Alice (Lidiya Gortman), White Rabbit (Miguel Villegas), Queen of Hearts (David Qualseth), Dormouse (Jake Hitz), March Hare (Tyler Peters), Mad Hatter (Lorelei Herrod), Red Queen (Kierra Ehlers), White Queen (Maya Struhar) and King of Hearts (Dylan Linch).

Playing more than one role include: Duchess and Please see CHS PLAY, Page 2

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Deaths Cyndi Beardsley Creston

Cyndi Beardsley, 63, of Creston died Feb. 22, 2015, at the Greater Regional Medical Center.

Celebration of life Beardsley services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 27, at Powers Funeral Home, junction of highways 34 and 25. Mary O’Riley will officiate. Burial will be at a later date in the Patterson Cemetery, rural Madison County. Open visitation will be 2 to 7 p.m. Thursday with family present 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to the family.

Online condolences may be left at www.powersfh.com.

Cyndi Rae Beardsley, daughter of Deloris Jean (Ratliff) and Myron Elwood Clemetson and William Palmer Berch and Dauryne Mae (Hindman), was born Aug. 31, 1951, in Gafton, N.D., and raised in rural Iowa.

Cyndi graduated from Winterset High School in 1970.

On August 15, 1971, Cyndi married Jimmy Elbridge Beardsley in East Peru, where they settled for a short time before moving to Creston in 1972.

Cyndi moved between

Thayer, East Peru and Creston, spending most of her life in Union and Madison counties.

Cyndi was a homemaker. She was also actively involved in PTO, as a Girl Scout leader, Leslie’s Dance Emporium, and many other various activities.

Jimmy died in 1996.

Cyndi was involved with the American Diabetic Association, American Heart Association, American Cancer Association and AA and NA in Creston.

Cyndi met James Paxton and moved to Shannon City in 2006. She returned to Creston in 2010.

Cyndi is survived by her daughters, Tori (husband William) Pettit of Creston, Tammi Claus of Lincoln, Neb., and Tina Parcher (significant Greg Ashmore) of Creston; special friend James Paxton of Prescott; grandchildren, Jordanne Beardsley (fiancé Tyler White), Paige and Tommie O’Neall, Vanessa and Brandon Claus and Charley and Maygen Parcher; great-grandchildren, Payton Hendrickson, Braedyn White and Connor Claus; brother Merlin D. Clemetson of St. Paul, Minn.; sisters, Mindy Malone of Wis., and Lorie (husband Tom) Stajcar of Urbandale; many nieces, nephews, cousins and other family.

In addition to her husband, Cyndi was preceded in death by her parents and other family members.

Ex-Marine convicted in ‘Sniper’ trial faces life in prison Ray Routh’s trial drew intense interest, in part because of the blockbuster film based on former Navy SEAL Kyle’s memoir about his four tours in Iraq.

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STEPHENVILLE, Texas (AP) — A Texas jury has rejected the insanity defense of a former Marine in the deaths of famed “American Sniper” author Chris Kyle and another man.

After a two-week trial in which jurors heard testimony about defendant Eddie Ray Routh’s erratic behavior, including statements about anarchy, the apocalypse and pig-human hybrids, they convicted Routh Tuesday night in the deaths of Kyle and Chad Littlefield at a Texas shooting range two years ago.

Routh showed no reaction as a judge sentenced him to life in prison without parole, an automatic sentence since prosecutors didn’t seek the death penalty in the capital murder case. As one of his victim’s siblings called him an “American disgrace” shortly after, Routh looked back at the man intensely but didn’t react otherwise.

The verdict capped an emotional trial in which prosecutors painted the 27-yearMerle Beggs Clearfield.

Services are pending at old as a troubled drug user who knew right from wrong, Creston Powers Funeral Home, junc- despite any mental illnesses.

Merle Beggs, 93, of Creston died Feb. 24, 2015, at tion of highways 34 and 25, Defense attorneys said he suffered from schizophrenia Clearfield Nursing Home in Creston.

CHS PLAY: Continued from Page 1

Tweedledee (Mariah Harlan), Tweedledum and Caterpillar (Sydney Fry), Mouse and 2 of Spades (Paige Hedgepeth), Frog Footman, 5 of Spades and Gryphon (Cassie Anderson), Fish Footman and Knave Harlan of Hearts (Crystal Zamora), Cheshire Cat and 7 of Spades (Madison Hance) and Mock Turtle and Humpty Dumpty (John Reasoner).

“This is a large cast which can be challenging sometimes working around everyone, but you also get to make a lot of friends during

of gasoline, including fees — but never took any action, despite heavy lobbying by groups representing farmers and trucking companies.

But this year, Branstad voiced his backing for increased infrastructure funding, sparking a more serious conversation. The low price of gasoline and the fact that it’s not an election year, also helped set the stage.

Rep. Josh Byrnes, R-Osage, has been a longtime advocate for raising the tax. In the House debate, he called infrastructure maintenance “an essential function of government.”

Some lawmakers in both

verdict was read. They did not issue a statement.

Richardson and Littlefield’s father, Don Littlefield, were the only two people to give statements in court, speaking directly to Routh.

Don Littlefield told Routh that even though his son never served in the military, he was honored to help those who did. “He was trying to help you,” he told Routh.

Kyle and Littlefield had taken Routh to the shooting range at Rough Creek Lodge

“You took the lives of two heroes, men who tried to be a friend to you.

And you became an American disgrace.”

— Jerry Richardson

Chad Littlefield’s half brother

and Resort on Feb. 2, 2013, after Routh’s mother asked Kyle to help her troubled son.

Family members say Routh suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder from serving in Iraq and in Haiti after the devastating 2010 earthquake.

However, Richardson told Routh that Routh’s PTSD claims “have been an insult to every veteran who served with honor.”

Routh’s mother, Jodi Routh, who was questioned by prosecutors about why she didn’t warn Kyle of her son’s mental troubles, sat

expressionless in the courtroom as the verdict was read.

Routh’s defense team said they would appeal the conviction.

A forensic psychologist testified for prosecutors that Routh was not legally insane and suggested he may have gotten some of his ideas from television. Dr. Randall Price said Routh had a paranoid disorder made worse by his use of alcohol and marijuana, calling his condition “cannabis-induced psychosis.”

Defense attorneys noted that Kyle had described Routh as “straight-up nuts” in a text message to Littlefield as they drove to the luxury resort. They said Routh, who had been prescribed anti-psychotic medication often used for schizophrenia, believed the men planned to kill him.

A resort employee discovered the bodies of Kyle and Littlefield about 5 p.m.; each had been shot several times.

About 45 minutes later, authorities say Routh pulled up to his sister’s home in Kyle’s truck and told her he had killed two people.

She called police, who later located Routh sitting in front of his home in the truck. A police video shown by prosecutors showed officers trying to coax him from the truck while he makes comments including: “I don’t know if I’m going insane,” and, “Is this about hell walking on earth right now?”

“He told us he’d taken a couple of souls and he had more souls to take,” Lancaster police Lt. Michael Smith testified.

WHITSON: this process,” Harlan said.

“We’ve been working on this since January. This play is whimsical and doesn’t stick to one plot. I love that.

And, this play has something for all ages.”

Foth said her favorite scene comes at the end of act 2 when Alice is on trial with the Queen of Hearts.

She said the scene gets chaotic and brings a lot of characters to the stage. Harlan said she believes Reasoner “steals the show.”

“He’s great in every scene. Watch for him,” Harlan said.

Showtimes are 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at the high school office or the night of the event.

All tickets are general admission.

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and was suffering a psychotic episode at the time of the shootings. While trial testimony and evidence often included Routh making odd statements and referring to insanity, he also confessed several times, apologized for the crimes and tried to evade police after the crime.

“You took the lives of two heroes, men who tried to be a friend to you,” Chad Littlefield’s half brother Jerry Richardson told Routh after the verdict. “And you became an American disgrace.”

Routh’s trial drew intense interest, in part because of the blockbuster film based on former Navy SEAL Kyle’s memoir about his four tours in Iraq.

Jurors had three options: find Routh guilty of capital murder, find him not guilty, or find him not guilty by reason of insanity. If found not guilty by reason of insanity, the court could have initiated proceedings to have him committed to a state mental hospital.

“We’re so thrilled that we have the verdict that we have tonight,” Littlefield’s mother, Judy Littlefield, said at a news conference outside the courthouse.

The Littlefield family had waited “two years for God to get justice for us,” she said.

“He was faithful.”

Kyle’s widow, Taya Kyle, left the courtroom during the defense’s closing statements earlier in the day and did not return when the verdict was read. Chris Kyle’s brother and parents were among a group hugging and crying inside the courtroom after the

chambers expressed concerns about the impact the bill would have on poor Iowa residents and how well it will fund road improvements across the state.

According to the nonpartisan Legislative Services Agency, the increase will provide about $204 million in the fiscal year that starts July 1.

The annual funding generated will decrease slightly over five years, according to the analysis.

The state’s diesel fuel has a slightly higher tax and ethanol blends are a bit lower. Drivers also pay a federal tax at the pump.

Public support has consistently increased since 2011, according to past polls.

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University in 1981. She continued her education at Rice University, earning her doctorate in biochemistry from Rice University in 1985.

Whitson was selected as an astronaut candidate in April 1996 and started training in August 1996.

After completing two years of training and evaluations, she was assigned technical duties in the Astronaut Office Operations Planning Branch.

She was selected to be part of the Expedition 5 crew that launched June 5, 2002, for the ISS. She helped install the Mobile Base System and conducted personal research on an experiment involving kidney stone development while in space.

“You end up with increased minerals in urine, which can lead to kidney stones,” Whitson said.

“That’s pretty serious, because it could cause us to abort a flight sometime.”

Whitson logged 184 days, 22 hours and 14 minutes in space on her first flight.

Upon her return, she served as the Deputy Chief of the Astronaut Office before being named Chief of the Station Operations Branch in March 2005.

Her second long-duration trip to the ISS was aboard Expedition 16 in April 2008.

She was the commander of the expedition, overseeing the first expansion of the station’s living and working space.

Whitson was the first female commander of the ISS. On her third trip, Whitson said she is excited to see the changes that have been made to the station. It has supported human life for more than 15 years. One addition is an attachment with a 360 degree view of Earth called the Cupola.

Whitson currently resides in Houston with her husband, Clarence Sams.

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Driver’s license

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

Driving tests on Wednesday mornings by appointment.

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

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

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

Wednesday

Southwest Iowa Dancers Jam Session, 6 to 9 p.m., Chicken Inn, 3 miles west of Creston on Hwy 34.

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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.

Friday

Holy Spirit Rectory ReRun Shop, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 107 W. Howard St. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) brown baggers, noon open meeting, St. Malachy Rectory, 407 W. Clark St. No smoking.

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

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

Saturday

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

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

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Gibson Memorial Library Board of Trustees, 5:15 p.m. Thursday, library.

Agenda includes: architect.

Birth

Greater Regional Medical Center Brandon and Stephanie Ayers of Creston are parents of a son born Feb. 22, 2015. Oliver Dean Ayers weighed 6 pounds, 14 ounces and was 19 3/4 inches long.

Grandparents are Ray and Kay Ayers, Susie and Rick Scarberry and Fred and Pam Scherer, all of Creston.

Great-grandparents are Lee and Deloris Ayers of Webster City.

Sister is Bevynn Nicole, 5.

Police

Timothy Michael Vandevender, 39, of Prescott, was charged with operating while intoxicated 5:38 p.m.

Sunday at the intersection of Abell Street and Highway 34.

According to a Creston Police report, on Sunday at approximately 5:34 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a brown Chevy Trailblazer for a traffic violation. The driver was identified by an Iowa driver’s license as Vandevender.

Vandevender admitted to drinking and consented to a field sobriety test.

Indicators of impairment were observed, and Vandevender consented to a breath test, which indicated a blood alcohol level above the .08 limit. Vandevender was transported to the Law Enforcement Center where he was read implied consent and gave consent to a breath sample through the DataMaster, which indicated a blood alcohol content above the .08

limit.

Vandevender was released on $1,000 bond.

—————— Alicia Ellen Lovell, 31, 408 S. Vine St., was charged with driving while suspended 11:22 p.m. Sunday at the intersection of South Oak Street and Highway 34.

According to a Creston Police report, on Sunday at approximately 11:04 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a gold Malibu for expired registration.

The driver of the vehicle was identified as Lovell.

Lovell’s license was suspended for non-payment of an Iowa fine.

Lovell was released on $300 bond.

—————— Heather Marle Madison, 18, 510 N. Chestnut St., was charged with possession of marijuana 2:31 a.m. Monday at 600 N. Pine St. According to a Creston Police report, Madison was stopped for a traffic offense. During the stop, officers observed the odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle. Madison admitted to smoking marijuana, and a search of the vehicle revealed a bag containing marijuana and a metal marijuana grinder.

Madison was being held in Riggold County Jail on $1,000 bond.

—————— Coty Allen Savage, 27, 301 W. Adams St., was charged for possession of a controlled substance, methamphetamine, and drug paraphernalia 6 a.m. today at his residence.

According to a Creston Police report, at approximately 6 a.m. Tuesday, officers were dispatched to apartment 29 atAD 301 W. SIZE:

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OPINION Voices through space and time

BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. — These voices “speak through time and space,” he promises, and it is true. They penetrate with the authority of earned perspective.

An oral historian named Louis Kyriakoudes gives us a true gift one mild night in February, Black History Month. And he let others do most of the talking.

In this town’s library, Kyriakoudes shares a fraction of the 450 oral histories that the University of Southern Mississippi has collected since 1971, in some cases capturing the vocal essence of civil-rights veterans stilled forever. You can hear them all for yourself on podcasts called Mississippi Moments, a partnership between the state’s public radio, USM’s Center for Oral History and Cultural Heritage and the Mississippi Human-

King Features commentary Rheta Johnson

ities Council.

Something about hearing actual voices is powerful stuff. People sometimes lie, but voices don’t.

Imagine never having heard Kennedy’s Boston brogue, Roosevelt’s patrician patterns or Barbara Jordan’s god-like timbre. Voices make history real.

These particular voices hold no rancor, no bitterness, and sadly remind us that the truest thing William Faulkner ever uttered was this: “The past is never dead. It’s not even past.”

Lee Spearman of Bay Springs

grew up in segregated Mississippi and matter-of-factly explains that during his youth nobody bothered to prosecute white men who killed blacks.

It was best for the perpetrators not to get caught, he allows, but if you killed a black man, “he deserved to be dead.”

The voice of Fannie Lou Hamer, the hymn-singing sharecropper who famously was “sick and tired of being sick and tired,” describes evocatively the life of Sunflower County day laborers who didn’t know until outsiders told them that they had the right to vote.

“If they had a radio, they’d be too tired (at night) to play it ...”

When Fannie Lou Hamer failed at her first attempt at voter registration, her boss the plantation owner demanded she make no

more such efforts. “I didn’t go down there to register for you,” she tells him. “I went to register for myself.”

It might have been easier for these activists to leave, to travel to the North, at least depart the Mississippi cotton fields for Memphis.

But Unita Blackwell, who eventually became the first black female mayor in Mississippi, explains in simple language and eloquent voice: “We stuck it out. I love the South. I love the truth.”

James Meredith, who dared to integrate Ole Miss after the first man who tried was carted off to the state insane asylum, in a few words shares his battle strategy: “I did all my communicating ... through the media. I ain’t never talked to the enemy without the public as a witness.” I loved that. The public as

a witness. It explains the need for newspapers in five words.

There’s been a lot of back and forth about Hollywood’s loose history in the movie “Selma.” Well, here you hear directly from the principals, not from the academics or the movie-makers or through any other muffler. You hear from those who made the history that may be debated, fictionalized, embellished, but, with such efforts, never forgotten. *** Rheta Grimsley Johnson most recent book is “Hank Hung the Moon ... And Warmed Our Cold, Cold Hearts.” Comments are welcomed at rhetagrimsley@aol.com. (c) 2015 Rheta Grimsley Johnson Distributed by King Features Syndicate

Hollywood turned out in force for the Oscars show HOLLYWOOD — God Bless America and how’s everybody?

The Academy Awards ceremony aired live from the Dolby Theater on Hollywood Boulevard last Sunday on ABC. It was a great viewing experience for all movie fans. The Oscars is the one time of the year when you can see all your favorite stars at once without paying money to the Democratic Party.

The Oscar acceptance speeches produced one accidentally funny moment Sunday. The Selma songwriter declared more black men are incarcerated today than were enslaved in 1850, and three audience members applauded thinking they were being supportive. That or they’re fed up with the NFL. Hollywood turned out in force for the Oscars show Sunday where the Dolby Theater was packed with gorgeous actresses and handsome actors. Don’t think it was a random sampling of the city. The myth that Los Angeles is filled with beautiful people is broken the second you walk into WalMart.

Disneyland announced Sunday that the theme park is raising their ticket prices to ninety-nine dollars for adults. The park said it considers anyone over the age of ten to be an adult. Roman Polanski just told the judge at his extradition hearing that he wants a change of venue to Disneyland.

The U.S. Olympic hockey team which upset the heavily favored Soviet Union team in the Miracle on Ice in the 1980 Winter Olympics at Lake Placid held a team reunion last weekend. So much has changed in thirty-five years. To-

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day, Miracle on Ice is Washington D.C. going to work when it’s cold.

President Obama announced a new executive order from the White House Friday ordering that fourth graders and their families be allowed to visit any and all national parks without having to pay the ticket price to get in. Opposition is minimal. Rudy Giuliani said Obama doesn’t love cover charges.

President Obama said U.S. security will be jeopardized if the Senate fails to pass the bill funding Homeland Security in order to halt his illegal alien order. His plan is simple. President Obama wants a full amnesty for all illegal immigrants before he hands the country over to his successor, the King of Spain.

Chinese health officials were forced to cancel Chinese New Year fireworks shows in Beijing last week due to the heavy air pollution. That’s a sign of how serious it’s getting. You know your pollution is thick when the biggest danger in shooting fireworks in the air is that they might ricochet back at you.

The Senate failed to fund Homeland Security after Democrats refused to gut President Obama’s amnesty order in the bill, so we can either flood the nation with illegals or drop our guard against al-Qaeda. The senators were on the floor all night debating it. It was the D.C. Madam’s slowest night ever.

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Yes, Liberals are less patriotic Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani instantly became the most notorious man in America when he said at a conservative dinner in Manhattan that President Barack Obama doesn’t love America.

He gamely tried to defend the remark for a few days before issuing a semi-mea culpa in The Wall Street Journal regretting his “bluntness” and saying that he “didn’t intend to question President Obama’s motives or the content of his heart.”

That was probably the inevitable end-point once the words came out of his mouth, since it is an unwritten rule of American public life that only liberals are allowed to call their adversaries “unpatriotic.” Rudy Giuliani isn’t Nancy Pelosi or Harry Reid, who have both unloosed the “un-American” bomb on conservative opponents without any risk of getting hounded from polite society.

The reaction to Giuliani’s comment was so harsh, in part because he referred to Obama’s upbringing. This was taken as a sign that — in the wince-inducing argot of people constantly inventing a new vocabulary for their grievances — he was “othering” Obama, or playing to dark fears about the president’s past. Cue the wailing and gnashing of teeth.

But no “othering” is necessary.

To be less patriotic than the average American doesn’t require any elaborate backstory or exotic beliefs — it is, as a matter of fact, a standard characteristic of the typical American liberal. The survey data are clear: There is a patrio-

King Features commentary Rich Lowry

tism differential between the right and the left. Which doesn’t mean that liberals don’t love the country in their own fashion, but their love is not reflected in old-fashioned pride in country.

A Pew Research survey last year found that 46 percent of “steadfast conservatives” believed that the U.S. stands above all other countries; only 11 percent of “solid liberals” believed the same.

Seventy-two percent of steadfast conservatives said they often feel proud to be an American; only 40 percent of solid liberals said they do.

Gallup headlined its write-up of a 2010 survey “One in Three Americans ‘Extremely Patriotic’: Republicans, conservatives, and seniors most likely to say so.”

According to Gallup, 52 percent of Republicans and 48 percent of conservatives called themselves extremely patriotic; only 20 percent of Democrats and 19 percent of liberals did.

As a general matter, patriotic sentiment becomes more attenuated the further left you go. The late distinguished philosopher Richard Rorty, hardly a McCarthyite, once wrote a New York Times op-ed titled “The Unpatriotic Academy.”

He praised the left on campus for its championing of marginalized groups, before stipulating that

“there is a problem with this left: it is unpatriotic. In the name of ‘the politics of difference,’ it refuses to rejoice in the country it inhabits. It repudiates the idea of a national identity, and the emotion of national pride.”

Edmund Burke famously said that “to make us love our country, our country ought to be lovely.”

For the left, America is lovely to the extent it corresponds to a progressive vision of a European-style welfare state that leads from behind in international affairs and pounds its chest less about its own greatness and exceptionalism. The America it can feel proud of exists not in actuality, but in prospect, as a vessel for a distinct ideological vision.

Needless to say, it is hard to pursue this project while simultaneously feeling what George Orwell, in his definition of patriotism, called “devotion to a particular place and particular way of life, which one believes to be the best in the world.”

None of this means that questioning any particular politician’s patriotism will ever be considered in bounds — it smacks of questioning motives that are ultimately unknowable. But if Giuliani had stood up before that room of conservatives and said that liberals don’t feel about this country the way we do, he would have been on unassailable ground, and had the data to prove it.

Rich Lowry can be reached via e-mail: comments.lowry@nationalreview.com (c) 2015 by King Features Syndicate

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ENTERTAINMENT ‘Use by’ then, or ‘use by’ when?

Dear Heloise: A number of years ago, I purchased a good amount of food, canned goods, etc. (a stockpile in case of an emergency). A review indicates that many have a “use by” date that has EXPIRED. Should I throw these in the dump, or can they be safely used by some organization? — R.B. McArdle, Hot Springs, Ark. It all depends on how long beyond the expiration date, storage conditions and the type of food. I defer to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the source on this one.

Indicator 1: If the cans (meats and vegetables) have no dents, no bulging or are not leaking, it’s a “go” to use or donate in two to five years’ time.

Indicator 2: If they have been stored safely away in a cool, dry place (NOT a damp basement or hot or freezing garage), then it’s a “go.”

Indicator 3: High-acid foods, like tomatoes or pineapple, have a much shorter shelf life of 12-18 months.

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Now I moisten my finger before reaching for the filters. It makes the procedure so much easier. — Scottie in Little Rock, Ark. Hey, Scottie, a simple hint can make the morning go well.

Do say “hi” to my friends in your city! I enjoyed my visit and a stop at the newspaper when I last gave a speech there. — Heloise SPACE SAVER Dear Heloise: Wintertime is soup and stew time. My freezer space is at a premium. I had an “aha” moment when it occurred to me to add only some of the required liquid, making a “condensed soup” for storage. I then add the rest of the liquid when reheating. Some

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Horoscope Thursday, Feb. 26, 2015 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Although this is a day full of goofy mistakes and setbacks, mentally speaking you might be quite brilliant, because your mind can think outside the box.

Write down your clever ideas.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) This is a poor day for financial agreements, negotiations or major purchases. Leave your wallet at home. However, you might dream up some moneymaking ideas that you can consider tomorrow.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Today the Moon is in your sign, dancing with Jupiter, which makes you optimistic and eager for life. However, another element creates a day where nothing is solid. Wait until tomorrow to act.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You might do research into hidden areas today and be successful. In part, this is because your intuition is strong. Listen to your Spidey sense.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Fun times, especially in groups with female friends, will lift your spirits today. Enjoy schmoozing with friends. Look for ways to be charitable to others.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Discussions with authority figures are pleasant today; however, they are unreliable. Do not act on anything that you hear from someone. Do not agree to anything important.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Travel plans might be up in the air today because this is a willy-nilly day. Fortunately, it’s a feel-good day as well, so just take it easy and go carefully.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Avoid important decisions about shared property, taxes, debt or anything that you own jointly with others today. Just do your homework, but act tomorrow.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Because the moon is opposite your sign today, you will have to go more than halfway when dealing with others.

Just be accommodating and cooperative.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Expect a lot of silly errors at work today. Things are nebulous and uncertain, which is why this is a poor day to nail anything down. Just deal with routine.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) This can be a fabulous, creative day for you. Your

imagination is in overdrive, and your artistic potential is totally amped. Enjoy fun times, romance, vacations and playful times with children.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) You will enjoy cocooning at home today or hiding. You need privacy and a chance to relax and catch your breath.

YOU BORN TODAY You know how to stimulate others and evoke emotion. You have a satirical sense of humor,

and often devote yourself to a meaningful cause in life. This year, something you’ve been involved with for about nine years will end or diminish in order to make room for something new. Take it easy and learn to serve others. This is a good year to travel.

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The Numbers Game

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Rose out CHICAGO — Bulls guard Derrick Rose has a torn meniscus in his right knee and will undergo surgery, the team said Tuesday.

Rose reported earlier in the day with right knee pain. An exam and subsequent MRI confirmed the tear.

A timetable for Rose’s return will be determined once he has surgery, the team said. The Bulls and Rose decided to fix the meniscus tear instead of cutting the damaged part out in order to elongate Rose’s career.

The general feeling within the organization from several team personnel on Tuesday night was one of disbelief and sadness after all the rehab work Rose put in over the last two and a half seasons.

The torn meniscus is the same injury he sustained in Nov. 23, 2013 against the Portland Trail Blazers.

Rose tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee in Game 1 of the 2012 playoffs against Philadelphia.

The 2011 NBA MVP then missed the entire next season and played in only 10 games before the previous right knee injury shelved him for the rest of last season.

This season, Rose was scratched for one game last month for soreness in his left knee and missed four games in November with a hamstring injury.

It’s unclear when Rose re-injured the knee. He appeared to be rounding into form last month, averaging 22.6 points over his final 14 games before the All-Star break, but he had struggled since returning to the court after the time off.

Badgers upset COLLEGE PARK, Md. — The 11-point halftime lead was long gone, and Maryland suddenly was tied with a surging Wisconsin team that hadn’t lost in more than six weeks.

In other words, the Terrapins were in perfect position to come away with another tight victory.

Dez Wells scored 26 points, and No. 14 Maryland held off fifth-ranked Wisconsin 59-53 Tuesday night, ending the Badgers’ 10-game winning streak and ruining their bid to clinch at least a share of the Big Ten title.

Melo Trimble added 16 points for the second-place Terrapins (235, 11-4 Big Ten), who finished the game with a 12-6 run.

“We knew we had the poise and toughness to win the game,” Wells said.

The Terrapins improved to 9-0 in games decided by six points or fewer, and they’ve won their last three by a total of 17 points. Although Wisconsin had an opportunity to take the lead in the closing minutes, Maryland coach Mark Turgeon said it wouldn’t have mattered.

“We’ve been in so many close games, we’d have just kept doing what we do,” Turgeon said.

“Our guys were really determined tonight, starting with Dez Wells.”

SPORTS

Fast start propels Mustangs to district win Murray in 6th straight district final Thursday

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

MOUNT AYR — It was an electric atmosphere as Bluegrass Conference rivals Diagonal and Murray were about to tip off in a Class 1A district semifinal Tuesday night in front of a nearly full Mount Ayr Community High School gym.

But only one team got out of the gate.

Murray took an 18-11 lead in the first quarter and stretched the margin to 14 by taking a 40-26 halftime lead. The final points were registered by Trey McHenry’s 3-pointer just before the second-quarter buzzer.

McHenry, averaging 18.6 points per game, already had 15 at halftime and finished with a game-high 29 in leading the Mustangs to an 82-62 victory. Nearly all of Murray’s 27 points in the fourth quarter were scored at the free throw line as Diagonal coach Matt Warren tried to extend the game by fouling.

Murray didn’t comply, finishing 30-of-46 at the free throw line.

The Mustangs had two other consistent scorers in Braydon Held (19 points) and Kenny Boles (16).

Junior Jacob Taylor reached the career 1,000-point m a r k during the third quarter on Taylor

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Murray’s Trey McHenry drives against Kade Means of Diagonal during Tuesday’s district semifinal game in Mount Ayr. McHenry scored 29 points in leading the Mustangs to an 82-62 victory.

the way to a team-high 25 points. He also grabbed 16 rebounds.

Senior Blake Butler reached 1 , 0 0 0 points moments after Taylor did, needing only four to reach that Butler

mark coming into the game.

However, he had three firsthalf fouls and was scoreless until knocking in a 3-pointer at the start of the second half. He followed with a layup that brought the Maroon crowd to its feet by cutting the margin to nine points at 46-37.

That was as close as it got in the second half, however, as the Mustangs got it back

to 15 points at the quarter break, 55-40.

“It just seemed like we never really got going,” said Diagonal coach Matt Warren, whose team bowed out at 17-6. “We never really relaxed and settled into our game. Right away we were down. I think it bothered us a little bit, especially since our first few outside shots didn’t go in.”

The teams weren’t strangers to each other. Murray won the only regular-season meeting, 45-42 on Dec. 5, but both teams were missing a starter. Mustang coach Darin Wookey knew the challenge was to contain the penetrating drives of Butler and Taylor who can create Please see MUSTANGS, page 8A

Lamb leads Wolverines Tamerius to continue football career at Simpson to district finals

By SCOTT VICKER

CNA sports editor • svicker@crestonnews.com

GUTHRIE CENTER — Tuesday night was the Jackson Lamb show.

Lamb carried Nodaway Valley early, until the Wolverines eventually pulled away to a 56-40 win over Griswold here in a Class 1A District 13 semifinal.

The win improved the Wolverines to 17-6 for the season and creates a District 13 final Thursday in Panora against top-seeded Paton-Churdan, which won 75-45 Tuesday over Adair-Casey.

Lamb put the team on his back, scoring 11 of the team’s 14 first-quarter points and 21 of the team’s 29 firsthalf points. He finished the game with 32 points.

He did it all — scoring on drives to the basket, off of-

fensive rebounds, on floaters in the lane, spinning through the lane, popping 3-pointers and from the free throw line.

“Everybody did their job tonight, I thought,” Nodaway Valley head coach Darrell Burmeister said.

“Jackson carried us there for awhile tonight.”

The Wolverines built a 27-17 lead in the first half after Lamb knocked down his second 3-pointer of the half, but Griswold ended the half with three 3-pointers of its own, trimming the lead at the break to 29-26.

The Tigers started the second by taking their first lead at 30-29 since it was 9-7 in the first quarter.

But Nodaway Valley responded with a 16-5 run from the midway point of the third quarter through Please see WOLVERINES, page 8A

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Creston/O-M senior linebacker Alex Tamerius (second from left) signed with Simpson College on Monday to continue his football career with the Storm in the fall. Pictured in front with Tamerius are parents Traci and Mike Tamerius, along with Panther head football coach Brian Morrison in back.

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CNA photo by SCOTT VICKER

Nodaway Valley junior Jackson Lamb draws contact from Griswold’s Drake Rieber while driving to the basket from the wing in the second half of Nodaway Valley’s 56-40 win Tuesday. Lamb scored 32 points with 10 rebounds in the win.

Two major knee injuries that required reconstructive surgery couldn’t keep Alex Tamerius from playing the game he loves.

And now, he’ll continue playing that game for another four years.

The Creston/O-M senior who twice tore his ACL and went through months of grueling rehabilitation, signed with Simpson College on Monday to continue his football career with the Storm in the fall.

“We’ve had some good linebackers come through this program, and I consider him one of the best,” Panther head coach Brian Morrison said. “His high school career was cut short midway through a couple of times, but he persevered and came back and had a

tremendous senior year. He was deserving of a medical redshirt, if there was one in high school. So now he gets an opportunity to continue his career four more years at Simpson.”

Tamerius ranked fourth for the Panthers in tackles as a sophomore in 2011, but tore his meniscus, his medial collateral ligament (MCL) and his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) during the spring soccer season.

The typical recovery period for such an injury is six months, but Tamerius was back on the football field just four months after surgery.

But just five plays into his first game back on the football field, he tore his ACL again.

Tamerius returned to the football field for his senior season, ranking second for the Panthers with 60.5 total

tackles, including 20 solo tackles and 81 tackle assists.

“They always said that I’d have complications, and maybe to take it easy after high school,” Tamerius said. “But after working hard through it, it kind of became a reality that I could continue doing what I love to do. It feels pretty good to keep doing that.”

Storm signee With Tamerius signing on with Simpson College, that marks nine Creston/O-M players over the past five years that have elected to continue their football careers at the next level.

Tamerius chose Simpson College over Central College and St. Ambrose.

“I tried really hard to find a good fit for me, and I think that this D-III level Please see TAMERIUS, page 7A

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Sports briefs (Iowa State Fairgounds) Friday, Feb. 27 9:30 a.m. - First-round matches.

Noon - Second-round matches; first-round consolation.

6:15 p.m. - Championship quarterfinals; second-round consolation.

8:30 p.m. - Third-round consolation.

Saturday, Feb. 28 10:30 a.m. - Championship semifinals; consolation quarterfinals.

Noon - Consolation semifinals.

1:15 p.m. - Consolation finals (3rd, 5th and 7th place matches).

6:50 p.m. - Parade of all-Americans.

7 p.m. - Championship finals.

NIACC’s first round matchups: 125 - No. 7 Paul Mascarenas (NIACC) (21-10) vs. Dylan Booth (Sullivan County) 133 - No. 9 Shiquan Hall (NIACC) (25-8) vs. Sammy Rosario (Darton) 141 - Jake Marlin (NIACC) (21-5) vs. No. 11 Kerin Rameriz (Harper)

Youth baseball A free pitching/catching clinic will be held Wednesday, March 4, for all fourthfifth grade youths who are signed up for Creston Baseball/Softball Inc. teams this year.

The sessions will be held in the “Storm Gym” at Creston Middle school, Participants are asked to enter the the Storm Gym entrance north of the Creston Middle School gym entrance on the playground.

The schedule for March 4: Fourth-fifth grade boys — 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Fourth-fifth grade girls — 7:30-8:30 p.m.

Juco nationals NIACC wrestler Jake Marlin of Creston (21-5) will compete in the 141-pound division at the junior college national wrestling tournament beginning Friday at the Jacobson Exhibition Center on the Iowa State Fairgrounds.

The schedule, including NIACC wrestlers and their first-round matchups: Jacobson Exhibition Center

149 - No. 1 Nosomy Pozo (NIACC) (27-6) received a first-round bye.

157 - No. 2 Yoanse Mejias (NIACC) (28-4) vs. Ryan Fulton (Triton) 165 - No. 11 Quincy Kalkbrenner (NIACC) (18-9) vs.

No. 9 Greg Jaquez (Harper) 174 - Jacoby Benjamin (NIACC) (10-6) vs. Austin Lynn (Jamestown) 184 - Ben Wallace (NIACC) (16-16) vs. No. 10 De’Andre Jones (Labette) 197 - Kyler Mathews (NIACC) (11-11) vs. Tanner VanDalsen (Lincoln) 285 - Lawrence Phillips (NIACC) (17-5) vs. Jay Sroufe (Muskegon)

Services planned EMMETSBURG — Funeral mass for former Emmetsburg wrestling coach Bob Roethler, 69, will be held Saturday, Feb. 28, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Emmetsburg.

The family will greet friends from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at Joyce Funeral Home in Emmetsburg. Online condolences can be left at www. joycefuneralhomes.com.

Roethler coached against Creston teams in the 1970s.

Prep scoreboard Girls basketball Class 4A Regional finals Harlan 55 Lewis Central 19 Sioux City Heelan 56 Spencer 30 Boys basketball Class 1A District semifinals District 13 Paton-Churdan 75 Adair-Casey 45 Nodaway Valley 56 Gris-

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Class 2A District finals District 15 Treynor 73 Shenandoah 55 District 16 IKM-Manning 67 East Sac County 46 District 13 Woodward Academy 61 Roland-Story 58 District 14 Final Panorama, Panora 55 Interstate 35, Truro 30

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CEDAR RAPIDS — Kirkwood pulled away from Southwestern Community College late here Saturday in a 70-53 win over the Spartans.

Southwestern led 29-23 at halftime and held a 39-33 lead as late as 14:10 to go in the game.

But Kirkwood slowly chipped away at that lead, and the pulled away late in the game.

“The score is a little misleading,” Southwestern head coach Todd Lorensen said. “We were up 29-23 at half and really played at a high level. Even five minutes into the second half, we still had that six-point lead.

They went on a nice little run, took the lead and were in control.”

With 6:47 remaining in the game, TJ Bower hit a jumper to cut Kirkwood’s lead to 50-45.

The Spartans came up with three consecutive stops on defense, but failed to convert those stops into points at the other end, missing a layup and committing a pair of turnovers.

Kirkwood closed out the game on a 20-8 run from that point forward.

Early in the game, the Spartans found success pounding the ball inside to Mataika Koyamainavure, who finished with g a m e highs in points with 15 and rebounds Koyamainavure with 10.

“Offensively, we did a good job of throwing it inside to Mataika, playing inside-out,” Lorensen said. “He was a man in the first half with 10 points and eight rebounds. They double-teamed him in the second half. He did a good job of kicking it out to our shooters. Unfortunately, we just didn’t hit them.”

Southwestern shot just 3-of-22 from behind the 3-point arc for the game.

“In the grand scheme of things, I think we did a lot of things to put us in position to win,” Lorensen said.

“They had a lot of kids step up. We have to get some guys stepping up to make some big shots when they really count.”

The Spartans (20-9 overall, 4-6 in ICCAC Division II play) travel to Mason City tonight to play NIACC (1713, 5-6).

“We’re 1-2 in our last three basketball games, but I think it’s three of the best basketball games we’ve played all year,” Lorensen said. “I think we’ve put ourselves in a good spot. Obviously, going to NIACC is a huge game for us. If we win there, it assures us a home game in the tournament.

That’ll put you in a spot where you can win a game at home, and then once you get past that, anything can happen with March Madness.”

here at Creston. I felt like I just kind of fit right in, even the first time I went onto campus.”

Tamerius projects as an inside linebacker for the Storm, where he will be teammates once again with former Panther teammate Levi Eblen, now an outside linebacker at Simpson.

“Just speaking to their coaches, the way he plays football, they love the fact he’s downhill,” Morrison said about Tamerius. “He’s aggressive. His nose is always around the football. He

makes a lot of plays. So he’s going to fit in well with what they do defensively.”

Tamerius plans to study athletic training at Simpson, picking up an interest in the field after going through months of working with athletic trainers and physical therapists himself while rehabbing from his injuries.

“There’s a really good professor. He’s a young guy and he seems like he’s going to help me out a lot with athletic training major and transitioning into being a physical therapist,” Tamerius said.

KIRKWOOD (70) — Ajay Lawton 5 1-2 15, Matthew Lassen 5 2-2 14, Hunter Rhodes 2 5-9 9, Ronald Singleton 4 0-1 8, Joseph Tagarelli 3 2-4 8, Jacob Olson 3 0-0 6, Kareem Martin Jr. 2 0-0 5, Jordan Ashton 1 0-0 3, Chike Ukah 1 0-0 2. Totals — 26 10-18 70. FG shooting — 26-58 (44.8 percent). 3-point goals — 8-24 (Lawton 4, Lassen 2, Ashton 1, Martin 1). Rebounds — 34 (Singleton 8). Assists — 15 (Rhodes 3). Steals — 8 (Lassen 2). Blocked shots — 1 (Martin Jr. 1). Turnovers — 6. Team fouls — 15. Fouled out — none.

SOUTHWESTERN (53) — Mataika Koyamainavure 6 3-5 15, Ahmad Newsome 4 2-2 10, Jaylon Smith 3 2-2 8, TJ Bower 3 0-0 8, Jok Kut 3 0-3 6, Dylan Mason 1 0-0 3, Josh Kirk 1 1-2 3. Totals — 21 8-14 53. FG shooting — 21-59 (35.6 percent). 3-point goals — 3-22 (Bower 2, Mason 1). Rebounds — 41 (Koyamainavure 10, Kirk 8, Simon Joseph 6, Josh Tolbert 5, Kut 4, Newsome 4, Smith 3). Assists — 10 (Newsome 3, Bower 3, Smith 2). Steals — 5 (Smith 3). Blocked shots — 5 (Kut 3). Turnovers — 16. Team fouls — 17. Fouled out — none.

Kirkwood — 23 70 SWCC — 29 53

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is perfect for me, because I want that team atmosphere and that same feel like it was here at Creston,” he said.

“Their head coach is also the defensive coordinator, so it really felt a lot like Morrison.

Their practice schedule is a lot like ours.

The players there acted a lot like the Tamerius players

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offense or shots for teammates while on the move.

“We came out in the 1-22 press and wanted to throw them out of rhythm in shooting the three,” Wookey said.

“People may say, they were off tonight. Yeah, but we’d like to think our defense had something to do with it. We went with that 1-3-1 later in hopes of stopping Butler’s penetration. He and Taylor like to kick and dish. We thought if we could contain that, we’d be OK.” McHenry, who played his freshman and sophomore seasons in Oklahoma, had a big overall night with four assists, four rebounds and two steals to go with the 29 points. He was 10-of-14 at the free throw line, converting several when the Maroons fouled to get the ball back in the fourth quarter.

“Trey does a lot of things for us,” Wookey said. “We’re really glad he showed up at our place.”

Boles, slowed by mononucleosis during the season, played only short stretches

at a time and yet still accumulated eight rebounds, six assists, four steals and two Boles 3-pointers while netting 16 points.

H e l d had five rebounds, five assists and sank a teamhigh three 3-pointers in scoring Held 19.

“We wanted to attack the inside as much as we possibly could tonight and try to get some fouls there,” Wookey said. “The other night they played five the whole ballgame. We wanted to pound it inside and see what we could get. Braydon Held his the outside shots, which opened things up in there, too. After Butler picked up three fouls, that seemed to be when we really bumped it up.”

“Yeah, that was tough because it takes away from Blake’s aggressiveness on the offensive end,” Warren said of his only senior. “It kind of hurts us, because then other teams can focus on Jacob’s driving. Give Murray credit, they made a lot of shots and I thought there were some challenged shots, as well.”

The Mustangs were beaten by undefeated state qualifier Lamoni in last year’s district final, and they face another high-octane opponent Thursday in seventh-ranked Earlham (212). Game time is 7 p.m. at Interstate 35 High School in Truro.

The Cardinals dispatched Bedford Tuesday, 73-55.

“This will be our sixth district final game in a row,” Wookey said. “We know we have a big uphill climb on Thursday. They’re really tough inside. We have to hope we can contain some shots and hang with them.

We played about as well as we can play tonight, and we’ll need that again. I’m not sure how many people

expected us to win 18 games, but that’s where we’re at.”

DIAGONAL (62) — Jacob Taylor 10 4-6 25, Blake Butler 4 3-3 12, Gerad Naill 3 1-2 10, Kade Means 3 3-6 9, Levi Jarred 1 1-2 4, Kole Paxson 1 0-0 2. Totals — 22 12-19 62. 3-point goals — 6 (Naill 3, Taylor 1, Jarred 1, Butler 1). Rebounds — Taylor 16, Means 10, Jarred 7. Assists — Butler 4, Jarred 2, Taylor 2, Naill 2. Steals — Jarred 4, Naill 2.

MURRAY (82) — Trey McHenry 9 10-14 29, Braydon Held 6 4-6 19, Kenny Boles 5 4-6 16, Fisher Decker 0 5-8 5, Cody Mann 0 3-4 3, Jack Jones 1 1-2 3, Bryce Keller 1 0-0 2, Thane Simmons 1 0-0 2, Garrison Antoine 1 0-2 1, Dustin Teas 0 1-2 1. Totals — 23 30-46 82. 3-point goals — 6 (Held 3, Boles 2, McHenry 1).

Rebounds — Boles 8, Held 5, Keller 5. Assists — Boles 6, Held 5, McHenry 4. Steals — Boles 4, McHenry 2.

Diagonal — 11 26 40 62 Murray — 18 40 55 82 EARLHAM (73) — Alan Schmidt 8 4-4 24, Canyon Hopkins 6 4-5 16, AJ Lepporte 5 2-3 12, Andy Algreen 3 3-6 9, Dan Schmidt 2 1-1 6, Zach Schreck 2 0-0 4, Derek Hensley 1 0-0 2. Totals — 27 14-19 73.

3-point goals — 5 (A. Schmidt 4, D. Schmidt 1).

BEDFORD (55) — Noah Thornton 6 2-2 15, Colt Scott 5 0-0 11, Wyatt Dillon 4 0-0 9, Deion’tae Moss 3 1-2 8, Isaac Weed 2 2-2 6, Justin Folkerts 2 0-0 4, Benjamin Hill 1 0-0 2.

Totals — 23 5-7 55. 3-point goals — 4 (Scott 1, Moss 1, Thornton 1, Dillon 1).

Earlham — 17 39 57 73 Bedford — 17 30 44 55

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the midway point of the fourth quarter.

Tanner Armstrong had two offensive rebounds for putbacks, while Nathan Andrews added one of his own and Lamb was fouled in the act of shooting a 3-pointer during the run. He sank all three free throws.

“We play hard and we’ve got a pretty good player in Jackson Lamb there,” Burmeister said. “The other guys play well around him.

I think that’s key. Tanner had eight points, Nathan Andrews had six, David Schweitzer seven and Nate Venteicher three. All those points were really big tonight, came at really important times in the game.”

Nodaway Valley dared Griswold to shoot the 3-pointer over the top of its 1-2-2 matchup zone. Once the Tigers hit their three 3-pointers to end the first half and a fourth midway through the third quarter, Burmeister switched back to his 1-1-3 matchup zone.

“Our defense was pretty steady throughout the night,” Burmeister said.

“We showed a little bit different defense tonight.

We put Jackson at the top, almost looked like a triangle-and-two, but we called it our 1-2-2 matchup tonight.”

Burmeister hoped to take away Griswold’s high-low game by playing the 1-2-2 matchup zone. The Tigers were constantly flashing

players from the wing into the high post.

Rebounding and free throw shooting were two of the keys to victory, Burmeister said.

The Wolverines shot 16of-20 from the free throw line for 80 percent, while Griswold shot just 4-7 from the charity stripe.

“We didn’t maybe shoot a lot of free throws in that fourth quarter,” Burmeister said. “We were 5-6 in that fourth quarter, so all those count. We wanted to get to the line more than they and we were 16-20 tonight. That’s 80 percent.

That’s our highest of the year.”

Nodaway Valley now turns its attention to Thursday’s matchup with Paton-Churdan (20-3).

The Rockets feature two players averaging more than 18.0 points per game in guard Jake Carey (18.7) and post player Noah Juergensen (18.5).

“We know we have to stop the big guy inside and they had a hot shooter tonight,” Burmeister said.

“One of their 3-point shooters got hot tonight. I’m not for sure what’s going to happen (Thursday), but our fan base is awesome and it will be a loud gym up there at Panorama. We’ve played up there once already this year, so that should help us out some.”

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Nodaway Valley senior Tanner Armstrong hauls in a lob pass over the top of Griswold’s Joe Schoning during Nodaway Valley’s 56-40 win Tuesday. Armstrong finished with eight points in the win.

GRISWOLD (40) — Drake Rieber 5 0-1 12, Mason Boucher 3 3-5 9, Walker Mundorf 3 1-1 7, Aaron Metheny 2 0-0 6, Caleb

Schaaf 2 0-0 4, Jordan Vetter 1 0-0 2. Totals — 16 4-7 40.

3-point goals — 4 (Metheny 2, Rieber 2). Team fouls — 17.

Fouled out — Metheny, Vetter.

NODAWAY VALLEY (56) — Jackson Lamb 10 9-11 32, Tanner Armstrong 4 0-0

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IOWA SELECT FARMS has local openings for Sow Farm Technicians and Class A CDL drivers. Technicians are responsible for the daily care of animals. Posistart at tions $28,000/year and increase to $31,000 after just one year plus full benefits. Class A CDL drivers ideally live near Creston, Afton or Osceola and transport pigs within our production system five days a week, home EVERY DAY. Benefits, competitive salary and $1200 SIGN ON BONUS. Call Allyson at 641-3163251 for more info!

PLUMBERS & HELPERS New Construction Paid holidays, paid vacation, health & dental insurance, 401k with employer match. Cook Plumbing Corporation, 1425 Fuller Road, WDM EOE

STOP LOOKING - it’s all in the Want Ads.

This position requires; ability to lift and move 50 lbs. regularly and Understanding of Microsoft Office products. Knowledge of parts & equipment used in modern hog facilities and fork lift certification are a plus.

In addition to helping customers with finding the right equipment to meet their needs, you’ll also be responsible for maintaining a clean and orderly warehouse as well as helping the in-store team with receiving and shelving parts.

WAREHOUSE SHIPPING CLERK/ ROUTE DRIVER Is in search of a Warehouse Shipping Clerk/Route Driver. Your primary responsibilities will include pulling, shipping and tracking orders. Duties will also include pulling and loading parts for route deliveries and making deliveries. This position will be based out of our location in Decatur, IA. Qualified candidates will possess a valid driver’s license and have a satisfactory driving record that dates back 5+ years, and the ability to lift and move 50 pounds on a regular basis.

Hog Slat offers a competitive salary and full range of benefits, a stimulating, challenging environment and growth potential.

Visit our Decatur location to apply: Hog Slat, Inc. 200 SE 4th St. Decatur, IA 50067 (888) 446-3940 Or e-mail resume to: lkollmorgen@hogslat.com EOE

STORE CLERK

Hog Slat, Inc., the world’s leading provider of parts, equipment and turn-key construction to the swine & poultry industries is seeking a Store Clerk with excellent customer service, reasoning and management skills to join our team in Decatur, IA.

$50 or Less CHAIN LINK GATE with hardware, 44 1/2” x 45 1/2”, $25.00; bathroom vanity and sink, $50.00; card tables, $2.00 each; 641-333-4345.

DAEWOO 4 HEAD VCR with remote, $20.00; Sears 4 head VCR, no remote, $15.00; (2) manual typewriters with cases, $20.00 each, 641-322-4324.

Do you enjoy operating you own business unit? Do you have experience as a chef and in supervising others? Do you thrive in a busy work environment? Treat America has an opportunity at it’s Creston, IA location.

• Requires at least 5 years experience as a Lead Cook or Chef; culinary degree preferred • Minimum 3 years of previous food service management experience • ServSafe certification required or able to obtain • Strong leadership skills • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications • Basic understanding of P&L accountability

Miscellaneous

Visit our Decatur location to apply: Hog Slat, Inc. 200 SE 4th St. Decatur, IA 50067 (888) 446-3940 Or e-mail resume to: lkollmorgen@hogslat.com E.O.E

$50 or Less NEW METAL FINCH FEEDER with perches, box of Oriole feed, bird book, and binoculars, $20.00, 641-782-5315.

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

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

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

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

FREE: 25 GALLON FISH tank with stand. Includes fish, food, rocks, filter. Please leave message at 641-782-7714.

2 POLYESTER WINTER hats & scarf, fluffy and soft, $2.00 each; (3) HP 60 printer ink cartridges, 2 black, 1 color, two partially used, $25.00 for all; unopened CD- Lonestar 16 greatest hits, $5.00; 641782-6144.

Lakeshore Golf & Country Club Course Maintenance Supervisor

This is seasonal work from April to September up to 40 hrs per week.

Salary based on experience.

Creston Nursing & Rehab Center is looking for a

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

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

If you are interested in making a difference in the lives of our residents please contact:

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

Iowa Focus,

105 W. Adams Ste A, Creston IA 50801 EOE

Creston Livestock Auction Services parking lot, 201 N. Cherry, Creston IA

Give us a call or send in your list of consignments of Farm Machinery, Vehicles and Livestock Equipment by Saturday, March 7th, 2015.

West & Frey Auctioneers, Creston Iowa and Creston Livestock Auction Services.

Darwin West 641-344-1958; Tom Frey 641-344-5082; Todd Crill 712-621-1453; Brandon Frey 641-782-0633; Steve Bergren 712-789-0847; Zach Ballard www.crestonlivestock.com

has career opportunities for you.

NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED We are currently hiring Animal Care Workers near Leon, IA. Duties include pig production tasks such as breeding, farrowing, giving vaccinations, feeding . keeping. and record

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641-782-8511

EOE/AAP Disability & Vets

To advertise call 641-782-2141 ext. 6441

641-782-2141 ext. 6441

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

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

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

Auctioneers: Darwin West, Todd Crill, Zach Ballard.

Sat. Mar. 21- 10:00AM Rural Kent, IA. JD 3020 Gas, WF, no cab; other machinery items; 4 Wheeler; Pickups; Auto; Farm Misc.; 200 Large Bales Alf/Grass Mix Hay; 154 Acres M/L selling in 2 parcels Located Sec. 17, Platte Twp., Union Co. IA. for Hal Dean Morris Estate. Auctioneers: Darwin West, Tom Frey, Steve Bergren, Todd Crill, Brandon Frey, Zach Ballard.

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

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

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

Absolute Estate Auction Saturday, March 7, 2015

Land 10:00AM - House 11:00AM - Car/Household 12 Noon Located: Kretzinger Auction Building, Corning, IA

(LAND, HOUSE, CAR, HOUSEHOLD ALL SELL AT AUCTION BUILDING) 117 TAXABLE ACRES. Adams County, Washington Township Sections 8 & 9. This farm has been in the CRP program for the last 22 years. The contract has been terminated for the new buyer. New buyer can row crop, hay, or pasture the farm.

Cropland Acres - 101.53 *CSR - 44 to 50 -46.66 average * Mid American Wind Farm Lease 2015 payment $1266.45 with 2% yearly increase on balance of 50 years. Taxes - $1220.00 $10.43 per acre average.

HOUSE - 1504 Nodaway St. - Nice ranch style home with 2 bedrooms.

CAR - 1998 Mercury Tracer LS, 4 dr., 1 owner, 12,894 miles, 4 cyl, HOUSEHOLD - Maytag stacked washer & elec. dryer ANTIQUE FURNITURE & COLLECTABLES.

154 Acres M/L Platte Twp Union Co., Iowa

REAL ESTATE & PUBLIC AUCTION Saturday, March 21, 2015 • 11:30 a.m.

Located on site at the farm. From Creston, IA (west edge of 34) 5.3 miles west to Clover Ave. then 3 miles south on Clover Ave to 245th St., west ½ mile.

PARCEL I NE ¼ SE ¼ NW ¼ SE ¼, 17-71-31 Farm 2083 Tract 123, 77 taxable acres, 56.3A Soybeans & 18A Hay 2014 crop year. CSR II 72.1 per surety map.

PARCEL II SW ¼ NE ¼ SE ¼ NE ¼, 17-71-31 Farm 2083 Tract 123, 77 taxable acres 33.5A Corn, 18.02A Hay, 21.23A Bluegrass Pasture 2014 crop year. 2.23A building site consists of machine shed, 2 other outbuildings and 3 older grain bins. CSR II 62.8 per surety map.

Crop info available to the public at the Adams County FSA Office in Corning, Iowa.

Full possession for the 2015 crop year. 245th St. divides these 2 parcels. As you turn west off Clover Ave. Land lies on both sides of the for ½ mile.

Hal Dean Morris Estate Monte Morris, Exec. 641-202-0895

Agency: Bergren Real Estate and Auction and West & Frey Auctioneers are agents for the seller.

Darwin West 641-344-1958, Tom Frey 641-344-5082, Steve Bergren 712-789-0847 Go to www.crestonlivestock.com or bergrenrealestateandauction.com for terms and conditions.

Dial-AService

Helen M. Preston Estate Shirley Fleharty Executor

www.kretzingerauction.com Auctioneers: Jack Kretzinger 712-621-0135 Dan Kretzinger 712-621-9400; Tony Douglas

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Nurse

$1000 Full-time • $500 Part-time

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

HOMES

Lakeshore Golf & Country Club P. O. Box 225, Afton, IA 50830

by March 5, 2015.

For questions call 641-347-5221 and leave a message

SITE MANAGER

Apply online at: www.mcstate.com/6077

CARS

Please submit resume & references to

Iowa Focus

McDonald’s Creston 608 Wyoming Avenue Creston, IA 50801

CLASSIFIEDS WORK

Afton, IA.

is seeking trustworthy, honest individuals for a

Looking for an outgoing individual.

Must have basic computer knowledge and problem solving skills. This position is assists with pricing and perpetual inventories in our store.

Days and weekends are a must.

400 N. Elm • Creston

Adults $8 • Child 5-10 $4 • Child under 5 - Free

Accepting applications for

Equal Opportunity Employer

Looking for great people for all shifts

Tues., March 3, 2015 • 11 am to 7 pm

for summer of 2015.

Please send resumes to: Clark Wicks, Superintendent, Orient-Macksburg CSD, PO Box 129, Orient, Iowa 50858.

Part-time Teller Position

Product Specialist

Contact apply online at http://www.hy-vee.com/company/ careers/default.aspx or contact Chuck Irelan at 782-7023

Head Softball Coach

United Methodist Church

EOE

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

Full-time

P.E.O. Omelet Buffet

Apply at: www.treatamerica.com EOE

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

INVESTING? PROMISES OF big profits often mean big risk! Before you send money call Iowa Securities Bureau 1-800-351-4665 or the Federal Trade Commission at 877-FTC-HELP for free information. Or visit their Web site at www.ftc.gov/bizop.

Orient-Macksburg CSD is seeking a

Chef Manager

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CHS Inc., a Fortune 100 Company, has exciting career opportunities at our soybean facility in Creston, IA! Maintenance Tech

$18.50 for entry level, with experience negotiable

Instrument & Controls Technician $26.00

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

Computer Repair

Siding & Windows

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

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

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

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

Plumber

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

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

$17.50

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

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

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

$19.25

Storage

Weight Loss

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

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

Revolutionary break thru in weight loss Bode Pro 24/7 used with Extreme Makeover guaranteed www.pkimball.vemma.com/ bodepro 641-782-6715

Process Tech $19.25

Boiler Operator

$24.25 for entry level, with experience negotiable

Full time schedule with day hours.

Excellent benefits package including health, dental , 401K, vision plan, paid time off and more!

Flour Loadout Technician

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

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

Apply online at: www.chsinc.com

Equal Opportunity Employer

EEO/AAP Employer

Flour Process Tech

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Creston News Advertiser Wednesday, February 25, 2015

BUSINESS/FARM

Creston FFA continuing leadership excellence

SWCC audit released

Creston FFA members strive toward their motto: “To practice brotherhood, honor agricultural opportunities and responsibilities, and to develop those qualities of leadership which an FFA member should possess.”

This is what members quote and believe is their duty, becoming a leader today so they are the leaders of tomorrow.

Feb. 16 marked the beginning of Creston FFA’s leadership career development event (CDE) participation for the 2015 year. The subdistrict event was held at Graceland University in Lamoni. Creston FFA was fully represented taking nine contests.

Out of the nine competing contest, Creston advanced seven on to the district level.

Results from the Feb. 16 subdistrict event include: Savannah Hartman: public speaking, gold and advances to district; Brooke Thelen: radio broadcasting, silver and advances to districts; Tyler Waddingham: agriculture broadcasting, gold and

Denman and Company, LLP has released an audit report on Southwestern Community College in Creston.

The college’s primary government operating revenues totaled $11,697,533 for the year ended June 30, 2014, and included in part $2,821,473 from tuition and fees (net of scholarship allowances), $1,138,135 from the federal government and $5,905,818 from Auxiliary enterprises.

Operating expenses for the year totaled $22,256,939 and included in part $10,032,868 for salaries and benefits, $3,625,232 for services and $1,577,276 for materials and supplies.

The college reported an operating loss of $10,599,406. In general, a public college, such as

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Creston FFA participates in nine leadership career development events and advances seven to districts at the 2015, west subdistrict event, held Feb. 16 at Graceland University in Lamoni. Leadership CDE participants include: (front) Morgan Shawler, Maria Mostek, Mattie Wheeler, Macy Evans and Savannah Hartman; (middle) Taylor Sorrells, Mykenna Hribal, Chloe Hagle, Alexis Baker, Dakota Burgmaier, Paige Parsons, Becca Ross, Caitlin McIlravy, Gracie Russell, Kayla Luther and Maddie Travis; (back) Nathan Pudenz, Dalten Bierle, Tyler Waddingham, Kyle Jennett, Jake Miller, Will Gordon, Nicole Haley and Brooke Thelen.

advances to districts; Gracie Russell, Caitlin McIlravy, Becca Ross, Maria Mostek, and Maddie Travis: parliamentary procedures, gold and advances to districts; Taylor Sorrells, Mykenna Hribal, Dalten Bierle, Alexis Baker, Kayla Luther, Chloe Hagle

and Nathan Pudenz: conduct of meetings, silver; Kyle Jennett, Jake Miller, Will Gordon and Dakota Burgmaier: chapter quiz, gold and advances to districts; Nicole Haley: job interview, silver; Macy Evans, Mattie Wheeler and Morgan Shawler: chap-

ter program of activities, gold and advances to districts; and Paige Parsons: FFA creed speaking, gold and advances to districts.

The South Central FFA district convention will be held March 7 at North Polk High School in Alleman.

SWCC ag students place at statewide contest Two teams of students from Southwestern Community College’s (SWCC) agricultural department represented the college at statewide competitions during the Post-Secondary Ag Student Organization (PAS) spring conference held Feb. 4-5 at Honey Creek Resort in Moravia.

SWCC came home from the event with third place team honors in the beef competition and three students received individual honors.

The beef team consisted of Dylan Lewis of Audubon, Jonathan Cox of Bedford and Craig Sackett of Menlo.

Individually, Lewis placed sixth, Sackett place seventh, and Cox placed ninth overall.

The college also had a team place fourth in the overall species (focused on beef, swine, and sheep) competition. Members of

Southwestern Community College, will report an operating loss since the financial reporting model classifies state appropriations and property tax as nonoperating revenues. Nonoperating revenues totaled $10,520,595 and included in part $6,392,759 from the state, $2,217,581 from local taxes and $43,498 from interest on investments. Non-operating expenses totaled $433,300, consisting primarily of interest on indebtedness.

The college’s net position decreased $38,811 during the year.

A copy of the audit report is available for review in the board secretary’s office, the office of Auditor of State and on the Auditor of State’s website at http://auditor.iowa.gov/ reports/reports.htm.

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SWCC ag program’s beef team, from left, Craig Sackett, Jonathan Cox and Dylan Lewis, place third at statewide competition.

the species team included Kelsey Knigge of Verdigre, Neb., Justin Brant of Glidden and Zack Peppmeier of Shannon City.

PAS is a national student organization associated with agriculture/agribusiness and natural resources offerings in approved postsecondary institutions offering associate degrees or vocational diplomas and/or certificates.

College instructors bring their finest students to compete at PAS competitions.

SWCC offers two-year agricultural program options including agricultural business, crop production and livestock production, as well

as the ag transfer program for students planning to continue at four-year colleges or universities.

Erika Blair, SWCC ag instructor/farm manager, accompanied the students to the competition.

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