CNA-03-03-2016

THROWBACK NEWS

STATE CHAMPION

Ten years ago, TWIRP BIRP king candidates were announced and included G.G. Harris, Stefan Jensen, Paul O’Kane, Joe Otten and Dane Wardenburg. More Throwback news on 2A.

Creston seventh-grader Rylie Driskell made 21 out of 25 free throws Saturday to win the State Elks Hoop Shoot.

More with Driskell in SPORTS, page 7A. >>

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Marissa Simplot, right, University of Iowa (UI) admissions counselor, helps Creston High School senior Sydney Suiter apply for “micro-scholarships” using Raise.me, an online scholarship platform now partnered with UI.

Local graduates eligible to earn ‘micro-scholarships’

By KELSEY HAUGEN CNA staff reporter khaugen@crestonnews.com

Students can now earn up to $1,200 in “micro-scholarships” to the University of Iowa (UI) by entering their academic accomplishments, such as high letter grades in advanced classes and involvement in extra-curriculars, on a scholarship website called Raise.me.

On Wednesday, UI announced its new partnership with Raise.me on a statewide, four-year pilot project to improve college readiness among Iowa high school students.

“The idea is to create scholarship dollars for high school students interested in higher education to challenge them academically and with extracurricular activities, to stretch themselves, so they can move in to higher education,” said Richard Lewis, UI senior research writer.

Students age 13 to 21 are eligible to begin accumulating micro-scholarships on Raise.me. So, students can begin as early as middle school or wait until they

Steve McDermott, left, Creston and Prescott superintendent, discusses the impact of colleges and universities partnering with Raise.me during a University of Iowa (UI) press event Wednesday morning at Creston High School. Also pictured is Richard Lewis, UI senior research writer.

earn an associate’s degree at a community college. A student finishing at a two-year college can also be awarded up to $1,200 for past high school academic achievements to be used in their remaining two years at UI. There is one school district in each of Iowa’s 99 counties that is participating in this pilot. In Union Coun-

ty, it is Creston High School.

Raise.me

The now nationally recognized Raise.me was launched in August 2014 and has receieved funding for micro-scholarships from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Facebook and other partners.

Through Raise.me, a micro-scholarship can be as

small as $25 for earning an “A” in an advanced high school class or as large as $500 for community service hours.

“Even if you’re a senior, you can go back retroactively and earn all that money, assuming you’ve taken certain classes,” Lewis said.

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Adams running for Congress DES MOINES – Desmund Adams made his campaign for the United States Congress official Feb. 29 by turning in nearly double the amount of signatures necessary to place his name on the ballot for the June 7 primary.

“Today we begin, in earnest, the campaign that will turn aside the damage caused by a political insider turned congressman in Iowa’s Third District,”

Adams said. “We have successfully built a broad based ‘Obamalike’ coalition that will m o v e this district back to a path Adams of representation of all the people and not just the moneyed few.”

Adams is referring to his successful efforts in not only rounding out a large number of endorsements but also his unique ability to engage and motivate voters who have, in the past several district elections, stayed home.

“We have broad support among progressive voters, the youth, the Latino community and the African-American community; the same coalition that

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allowed then Sen. Obama to roll up significant votes in 2008,” Adams said. “If you look at the numbers, our past Democratic candidates have been eviscerated because, for the most part, they failed to engage this broad coalition. We are not making that same mistake.”

Rep. David Young currently serves Iowa’s Third District.

Greater Regional Medical Center (GRMC) administrators have set the fiscal year 2017 (FY2017) tax asking at $1.15 million, the same as it has been for the past 14 years.

“I think the money that we get has been very generous from the people within Union County. I don’t feel that it’s necessary that we need to grow our business on the backs of taxpayers,” said Monte Neitzel, GRMC chief executive officer. “I think that the people of Union County are getting an excellent return on their investment and we plan to honor that.”

The tax asking for the budget, which was approved Feb. 22 after the public hearing, is made up of the tax levy and valuations. Because valuations increased, the levy decreased. In this fiscal year, the levy was set at $2.51 per $1,000 of valuation. For

TAX ASKINGS

Here is how Greater Regional Medical Center’s tax asking for fiscal year 2016-17 compares to other local hospitals: • Adair County Memorial Hospital: $1,561,540 • Cass County Memorial Hospital: $2,156,495 • Clarke County Hospital: $942,000 • Decatur County Hospital: $711,324 • Greater Regional Medical Center: $1,149,225 • Guthrie County Hospital: $1,619,003 • Madison County Memorial Hospital: $1,986,258 • Montgomery County Memorial Hospital: $1,661,937 • Ringgold County Hospital: $1,280,471

FY2017, it’s set at $2.34 per $1,000 of valuation.

“Our philosophy is that the hospital, when possible, should support itself from it’s own operations,” said Matt McCutchan, GRMC | 2A

Creston: Arts presents John Evans in March An artist reception will be held from 6 to 8 p.m.

Friday at the Depot gallery.

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An artist reception will be held from 6 to 8 p.m.

Friday at the Depot gallery in uptown Creston.

John E. Evans is an artist working primarily in pastel and colored pencil. He is a retired art teacher who spent 39 1/2 years in the classroom.

A graduate of the University of Northern Iowa with a bachelor’s degree in art education, Evans began his teaching career at Lynnville-Sully where he taught kindergarten through 12thgrade art.

He joined the staff at Pekin in 1992, where he

taught middle- and highschool art, photography and computer graphics, and was the yearbook adviser.

Evans retired from education in the spring of 2010.

During his time in education, he maintained a studio in his home where he continued to develop a personal style in a variety of media. He is president and a charter member of the Iowa Pastel Society.

“I am a landscape painter,” said Evans. “My subject matter is very traditional and my painting style floats between realism and impressionism. The Impressionists and Post Impressionists have greatly influenced me.

“If I could put my finger on why I paint, what I paint, where and how I

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Deaths Melvin Strait Lenox

Melvin H. Strait, 93, of Lenox died Tuesday, March 1, 2016, at Greater Regional Medical Center in Strait Creston.

No services are planned. Inurnment will be at Fairview Cemetery in Lenox at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the Presbyterian Church in Lenox. Pearson Family Funeral Service, 809 W. Montgomery St., in Creston is in charge of arrangements.

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

Melvin Harry Strait, son of Rolla and Mabel Sophie Katie (Ladendorf) Strait, was born April 6, 1922, in Soldier. Melvin graduated from Ute High School with the class of 1940. After grad-

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GRMC chief financial officer. “Union County’s one of the highest taxed counties in the state, so we try to be mindful of that and keep our asking low.”

The $1.15 million tax asking is split between several categories. More than $442,000 will be dedicated to FICA and IPERS, while about $132,000 will be dedicated to the general fund and ambulance services.

The hospital is legally allowed to ask for about $6.6 million in taxes, but have maintained their constant tax

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paint, it is to simply search out special places and explore the emotional moments with all senses on high alert throughout the entire process of creating art. It intrigues me how light elevates a commonplace landscape to an extraordinary one,” he said. “I strive for my paintings to be lyrical accounts of that unique fleeting moment in time. My intent is simply to convey an emotional and intuitive response to the mystery and serenity of the landscape in light and shadow. Hopefully, I compel the viewers to interpret my work from their own

uation, he joined the United States Coast Guard and served from 1942-46 during World War II. After his discharge from service, he owned a restaurant business in Lincoln, Nebraska, for 25 years.

On Sept. 22, 1951, Melvin married Vivian Ruth Moore in Omaha, Nebraska.

In 1965, he and his family moved to Lenox where he began farming. Melvin was a member of American Legion in Lenox.

Melvin is survived by his wife Vivian Strait of Lenox; son Steven (Kathleen) Strait of Creston; grandchildren, Stacie (Kirk) Van de Grift of Winfield, Kansas, and Michael (Lydia) Strait of Dallas, Texas; three great-grandchildren; sister Virginia Keating of Ute; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Melvin was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Norman, Marion and Floyd and sister Berniece Wimmer. asking, which is 16 percent of the maximum.

“Our CEO has a very growth-oriented philosophy, so we’ve been able to grow our revenues. So, as a percentage of revenues, taxes have been declining because we want to support o u r s e l v e s McCutchan from our o p e r a tions,” McCutchan said. “I think we’re very reasonable when you look at us compared to other hospitals in the area.” rich pool of memories, impressions, and experiences and in a little different way each time they encounter it.”

Evans has shown his work extensively at places like the Iowa State Fair, Corning En Plein Air Festival and Malvern En Plein Air Festival, won first place at the Celebrate Washington art event and jas dpme many one-man shows in galleries. He is represented by Chiat Galleries in Iowa City and Art Domestique in Washington.

The gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays or by appointment. Contact gallery manager Brian Zachary at 641-247-1663 for a tour.

Family Fun Center to celebrate official grand opening March 12 Wayne and Alicia Feldhacker decided to pursue their dream of reaching out to youth and families in the Creston area. The couple purchased and renovated a bowling alley at 301 N. Cherry St. in Creston in hopes of offering the town a safe, healthy and fun environment.

Now, the couple will significantly expand their facility to incorporate more attractions and increase interest. The expansion plans include the addition of laser tag, bumper cars, an RC dirt track, a zip line and more.

“Feldhacker’s Family Fun Center is being developed with youth and families in mind,” Wayne said. “We want to have plenty of attractions for the kids and families. We want the facility to be more appealing than what the ‘streets’ have to offer.”

In December 2015, the Feldhackers formed a non-

profit, Feldhacker Youth and Family Ministries, specifically for this venture. Their board is made up of Creston residents, some of whom have or are currently still raising children in the area.

The organization has plans to begin the expansion of the building in May. Fundraising efforts will kick off with an official grand opening March 12. All are welcome and encouraged to drop in and have some fun.

The Feldhackers are fully committed to the success of the fun center. To date, they have personally invested mare than half a million dollars in land, renovations, new attractions and time.

“We just want to help the community,” Alicia said.

“Families are important. We want to see them thrive.”

To learn more about Feldhackers, visit http://www.feldhackers.com.

Today is March 3, the 63rd day of the year. It’s a leap year. So, there are 303 days left in 2016. Below are news items from the Creston News Advertiser for this week (Feb. 29-March 6) in history:

10 years ago TWIRP BIRP king candidates were announced and included G.G. Harris, Stefan Jensen, Paul O’Kane, Joe Otten and Dane Wardenburg. Creston High School’s annual “The Woman is Required to Pay, Boy is Required to Participate” coronation would be during an entertaining evening that included Creston Winter Guard, Peppers, Little Peppers, Salt and Peppers and student selected Master and Mistress of Ceremonies, followed by a dance.

Iowa’s new driver’s licenses will no longer have a person’s weight on it.

DOT explained the information was dropped because weight can fluctuate significantly during a fouryear renewal period and people have been know to “fudge” the numbers from time to time. Hair color was dropped years ago.

20 years ago Creston High School students captured 15 I ratings at district individual speech contest held at Adel-DeSoto High School.

Students receiving double I ratings were Aaron Richardson, Emily Lynch, Brian Teutsch and Chad Means.

Those receiving one I rat-

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“If you’re a freshman, you can start right now and have four years to earn that money.”

The amount of money awarded per accomplishment depends on which college or university is offering the micro-scholarships and the school’s maximum amount of scholarship money it will offer. UI’s cut-off is $1,200, but some universities will offer much more than that.

One student recently earned $80,000 to a private university in Florida.

Students can jump on the website, begin accumulating money and then receive that money once accepted to the college offering it.

UI is just one of 100 universities and colleges in the nation that has partnered with Raise.me.

“We are the only public institution in Iowa involved, but other colleges are involved with Raise.me, including Drake University (in Des Moines),” Lewis said.

Iowa project The high schools selected for the statewide project are from the district in each county with the highest free and reduced lunch percentage, based on 2015-16 data from the Iowa Department of Education.

The goal of the project is to encourage students to take more rigorous courses in high school in preparation for attending college, all while saving for future college expenses. “(Students) going into ninth grade, when they plan

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Members of the third-fourth grade Little Peppers follow the lead of CHS Pepper Jessica Green while performing to “Move This” at Creston’s 2006 Jam the Gym activity night.

ing were Drew Shough, Abby Conover, Nathan Williams, Beau Kenyon, Barb Taylor, Casey Reed and Theresa Rooney. Peg Eblen was the coach and sponsor for the students.

After 47 years, Creston High School returned to the state basketball tournament. This was the fifth time in school history and was due to Kyle McCann’s last second shot that stunned Pella and left Panthers winning 84-82.

The Panthers, 17-4, were to play DeWitt Central, 21-2, in the first round of the Class 3A state tournament.

A proposal to build a $15 million soybean processing plant had cleared another hurdle. Creston City Council approved sponsorship of up to $10 million in an industrial development revenue bond for Crestland their schedules and coursework, it forces them to think more about their educations beyond h i g h school just as they’re starting high school,” said Steve M c D e r - McDermott m o t t , Creston and Prescott superintendent.

“Regardless of where they wind up going, it makes them think about the importance of the courses they take along the way.”

UI and Raise.me During a UI media event held Wednesday morning at Creston High School, UI staff asked a CHS senior, Sydney Suiter, to come in and try out the program. Suiter made an account on Raise.me and began entering the advanced courses in which she earned a “B” or higher and some volunteer hours at Southern Prairie YMCA. As Suiter entered achievements, the website continually updated the amount of money she had earned – $25 for a “B” in advanced math, $75 for an extracurricular activity and so on.

“The more of these she puts in, the higher that number will be,” said Marissa Simplot, UI admissions counselor. “Each college gets to choose which (achievements) we award for, so we might award for something different than the other schools.”

For example, UI awards students for taking all four years of a foreign lan-

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Coop. “There are still other financial considerations to iron out for this to become a reality,” said Larry Crosser, coop manager. “An important part is Farmland Industries deciding to take part financially in the venture.”

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Installation of new high level street lighting in Creston residential areas was underway by Iowa Southern Utilities. Many of the lights had been installed with the others to be installed during the spring. When the system was completed, the mercury vapor lights replaced all of the old incandescent lights in the city.

Boy Scout troop No. 212, recently organized under the sponsorship of Kiwanis, received its charter at Lister Hall of First Christian Church. O.E. Anderson,

guage in high school. It also has a micro-scholarship for perfect attendance.

“We’ll work with the (high) schools to verify these things, but obviously, we get the final transcripts, so grades are an easy one (to verify),” Simplot said. “And then, we’ll work with the counseling office and principal’s office to make sure they’re staying on track with the extracurriculars.”

At UI, the maximum amount of $1,200 can be used for nearly any education-related costs, including tuition, books, room and board or a meal plan.

For seniors, the $1,200 will be split among their four years at UI, or $300 per year. For students who have earned an associate’s degree and are transferring to UI, the $1,200 is split into their remaining two years of college, or $600 per year.

“This is something we will certainly embrace, not only at Southwestern but at Iowa’s community colleges across the state,” said Beth Kulow,

institutional representative for the new troop, presented the charter to Scoutmaster Dwayne Callison during the ceremony. Two patrol leaders of the troop, Tom Mullin, leader of the Wolf patrol and Bruce Coen, the Panther patrol leader, were there for the presentation.

There were 21 boys in the new troop. Kiwanis also sponsored Cub pack No. 12.

Wes Freemyer, United Food Market manager and Bob Zelleweger, assistant manager, and their wives made a routine check on the store at 10:25 p.m. As they entered the store, they heard noises and called the Creston police and Sheriff George Stroman. By the time the sheriff arrived, burglars had fled, leaving a 17- by 11-inch hole in the metal roof of the store located in Central Plaza, just north of Townline Road.

Southwestern Community College dean of student services. “Why we find this opportunity unique is that the student can select to go to a community college, n a m e l y Kulow Southwestern if they choose to do so out of Creston High School, and in doing so, they can still earn that scholarship when they transfer.”

“It forces (students) to think more about their education beyond high school as they’re starting high school.”

— Steve McDermott

Creston superintendent

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Driver’s license

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

Driving tests on Wednesday mornings by appointment.

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

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

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

Thursday

Celebrate Recovery (a Christcentered 12-step program), 6 p.m., Crest Baptist Church, 1211 N. Poplar St. Southwest dance jam and pot luck, 6 to 9 p.m., Villisca Community Center.

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., 308 W. Union St. Southern Prairie YMCA 55 Plus, 11:30 a.m., Southern Prairie YMCA. CW Club, noon, congregate

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Iowa at a Glance

meal site, restored Creston Depot.

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

Ladies Literary Circle, 1:30 p.m., hosted by Dottie Dunphy.

Orient-Macksburg PTO Carnival, 6 p.m., O-M School in Orient.

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

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

Narcotics Anonymous (NA), 8 p.m. open meeting, St. Malachy Rectory, 407 W. Clark St. Open Mic night, 8 to 9 p.m., Adams Street Espresso, 213 W. Adams St.

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Creston Community School District Board of Directors special meeting and workshop, 6 p.m. Wednesday, board room, 801 N. Elm St., Creston.

Creston Board meeting Agenda includes: Approval of contract and resignations.

Creston Community School combined Board meeting Agenda includes: New business - exempt negotiations meeting Chapter 20.17(3), approval of certified master contract, budget work session; future meetings - regular board meeting - 6 p.m. March 28.

Police

Miscellaneous Harassing communication, 7:47 a.m., Wednesday, North Pine Street.

Found property, 8:51 a.m., Wednesday, West Howard Street.

Found property, 10:39 a.m., Wednesday, West Townline Street.

Parking complaint, 10:55 a.m., Wednesday, West Taylor Street.

Disorderly conduct, 2:03 p.m., Wednesday, Academic Drive.

Vehicle theft, 7;25 p.m., Wednesday, West Montgomery Street.

Traffic stop, 8:13 p.m., Wednesday, South Division Street.

Information, 10 p.m., Wednesday, Sheldon Street.

Traffic stop, 10:58 p.m., Wednesday, West Adams Street.

Fire

Miscellaneous Medical, 12:05 p.m., Wednesday, West Prairie

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Monday

Union County Board of Supervisors, 9 a.m., Union County Courthouse Board Room.

Woolworth Coffee Club, 9 a.m., Hy-Vee deli.

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

Street.

Fire alarm, 9:53 p.m., Wednesday, West Adams Street.

Medical, 1:25 a.m., today, South Sumner Street.

Marriages

Marriage licenses filed at Union County Courthouse through March 2 are: Rolando Villiarreal Ochoa, 48, and Brenda Sue Adams, 47, both of Des Moines.

David Lee Ayers, 34, and Christina Jean Cox, 34, both of Creston.

Fritz Christian Carter, 27, of Runnells and Miciah Natalie Jean Watt, 24, of Creston.

Austin Jay Steinbach, 22, of Beaconsfield and Amanda Marie Sluyter, 24, of Creston.

Jason Robert Lane, 41, and Stephanie Ann Mikkelsen, 37, both of Creston.

Chad Henry Engdahl, 41, and Teresa Ann Engdahl, 49, both of Creston.

Dissolutions

Dissolution of marriage decrees filed at Union County Courthouse through March 2 are: LeAnne Denise Rotert, petitioner, of Adair County and Thomas J. Rotert, respondent, of Union County.

The petitioner and respondent will have joint legal and physical custody of one minor child.

Faith Sound concert coming to Creston Music group Faith Sound will be performing 10:30 a.m. Sunday at First Presbyterian Church, 702 W. Prairie St., in Creston.

This concert is part of the group’s 2016 concert tour across Iowa.

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

Holy Spirit Rectory ReRun Shop, 9 a.m. to noon, 308 W. Union St. Family Caregiver Support Group, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Boz’s Kitchen in Corning. For more information, contact Jaleyn at 641-782-4040.

Caregiver Support Group, 1 p.m., Crest Haven Care Centre.

Meet the Artist, 2 p.m. workshop, 4 p.m. visit with artists, 5 p.m. reception, Warren Cultural Center, 154 Public Square, Greenfield.

Southwest Iowa Dancers with Coon Ridge Country band, 6 to 9 p.m., Chicken Inn, 3 miles west of Creston on Hwy. 34.

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

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OPINION

Creston News Advertiser | Thursday, March 3, 2016

Legislative update Following the first “funnel week” of the session, the House wasted no time jumping into debate this week. On Feb. 23, the House passed five bills pertaining to the protection of Iowans’ second Amendment rights. I supported all five bills because the right to keep and bear arms is something I do not take lightly and these bills help protect the safety and privacy of Iowa gun owners.

House File 2279: This bill makes firearm suppressors legal in the state of Iowa. Suppressors muffle the sound of firearms by 20-30 percent – roughly the same amount as earplugs or earmuffs. I supported this bill because legalizing the use of suppressors protects the hearing of Iowa gun owners without dangerously silencing the sound of a gunshot.

House File 2280: This bill prevents the governor or other official from prohibiting, regulating or curtailing the otherwise lawful possession, carry, transportation, transfer or defensive use of firearms or ammunition during a state

State Representative Tom Moore 21st Dist. Republican

emergency. This bill is a preventative measure to protect the rights of gun owners in a crisis.

House File 2281: This bill allows children under the age of 14 to operate a handgun with the consent of a parent or guardian and the direct supervision of a parent, guardian, or instructor 21 years old or older. Parents or guardians who allow children under 14 to use handguns will be under strict liability should any injuries occur as a result of a minor handling the weapon. Iowa Code allows for children under 14 to handle riffles and shotguns. This bill makes Iowa Code consistent by including handguns and returns the power of choice back to parents.

House File 2283: This bill allows Iowans with permits to carry firearms to carry while operating a snowmobile or ATV. I supported

House File 2283 because it takes away an arbitrary restriction on when law-abiding citizens can and cannot carry a concealed weapon.

House File 2314: This bill protects Iowans with permits to carry a concealed firearm by making their records private. Currently, the list of who has a concealed carry permit in Iowa is public record and can be requested from the county sheriff’s offices, putting the privacy and potentially the safety of those Iowans at risk.

Managed Care receives CMS approval The federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) approved an April 1 start date for managed care at the end of last week. CMS approval affirms that Iowa’s preparation for the transition to managed care was thoughtfully and well done. Transitioning to managed care, which brings the management of Medicaid under private companies, will open up more than 80 new services to Medicaid patients and save the state over $100 million. Further-

more, Iowa is not venturing into uncharted territory with the transition. Thirty-nine other states have already successfully made the switch to managed cared for portions of their Medicaid populations. It is a necessary and beneficial change Iowa is ready to make and with CMS approval Medicaid patients can be reassured of its value.

For consumer-related questions on the transition to managed care, contact Medicaid Member Services at 1-800-338-8366. For provider questions, contact Medicaid Provider Services at 1-800-3387909.

Happening at the Capitol This week I introduced my first bill on the House floor. House File 2263 adds to the list of disciplinary actions taken against a licensed school employee required to be reported to the Iowa Board of Education Examiners. It adds to the list of disciplinary actions taken for being on school premises or at a school-sponsored event involving students while under the influ-

ence of, possessing, using or consuming illegal drugs, unauthorized drugs, or alcohol. The bill passed with 96 ‘yes’ votes.

Tuesday was Early Childhood Day on the Hill. Groups from preschools and other early childhood groups came to the Capitol to advocate for early childhood programs.

Legislative coffees This session I will be attending a number of coffees in District 21 with other legislators from the area. Please come and visit with me.

From 8 to 9 a.m. March 19, restored Creston Depot mealsite, 116 W. Adams St., Creston.

From 10 to 11 a.m. March 19, Corning Library, 603 Ninth St., Corning.

Please feel free to contact me anytime. I can be reached at tom. moore@legis.iowa.gov and 712789-9954. If you would like to set up an in-person meeting or would like to visit the capitol please let me know. It is a privilege to serve as your state representative.

Astronaut Scott Kelly returned to earth after spending a year in orbit HOLLYWOOD — God Bless America, and how’s everybody?

Astronaut Scott Kelly returned to earth after spending an entire year in orbit aboard the Space Station. Now comes the dangerous part. For his safety’s sake, they will keep him in an isolated chamber until he can adjust to the idea that Donald Trump is the next President of the United States.

Bernie Sanders parlayed his campus popularity to beat Hillary in Oklahoma Tuesday. There’s a reason Bernie is winning the college student vote across America.

Bernie is the lovable grandpa who will say anything that’s on his mind, while Hillary is the strict aunt that tells you not to do drugs.

Cruise Industry magazine published rave reviews of Holland America’s and Royal Caribbean cruises Monday. The critic’s only complaint in the review was that the cruise passengers were all white. Black people are justifiably wary about going on cruises, they’re not falling for that one again.

Leonardo DiCaprio called for more roles for minority actors after winning a Best Actor Oscar for The Revenant. That movie role was an example of a role that couldn’t be filled by a black actor.

Film audiences would find it too hard to believe there was actually a person of color in South Dakota.

Bill Cosby’s criminal case was postponed Tuesday till a Pennsyl-

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vania high court can decide if his ten-year-old deal to avoid prosecution in the case still holds. It’s a tough slog. Last week, Bill Cosby dropped his defamation suit against supermodel Beverly Johnson after the two met for drinks.

A Catholic priest in Northern Ireland was caught on video snorting cocaine in a room filled with Nazi flags and Hitler photos. It looks bad. The New York Times is doing everything they can to link him to Trump, but unless they can break into his iPhone, they are never going to prove it.

Cape Breton Island in Nova Scotia launched a real estate ad campaign to Americans who vow to move to Canada if Donald Trump gets elected president. It’d be a dramatic change of lifestyle. Living in Canada is like living in a big, beautiful apartment that’s located directly over a crack house.

Donald Trump was accused by his GOP rivals Monday of not rejecting KKK former leader David Duke’s endorsement of his candidacy fast enough. The Klansman has his own radio show in central Louisiana. It’s the radio station that defines an optimist as a song-plugger for a Hip Hop label.

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March Creston Chamber of Commerce happenings The Chamber works very hard to promote and showcase Creston, as well as being a leadership organization, which works to unify and map a course for Creston’s future development. With this in mind, I would like to continue sharing information on another committee within the Creston Chamber of Commerce and one that is particularly important as we prepare for our RAGBRAI visit on July 25.

The Image Enhancement Committee, which meets monthly, is made up of Chamber members, representatives of the Creston City Council and other concerned citizens that continually strive to enhance Creston. The goal of this committee is to create and maintain a positive image of Creston through beautification, restoration and enhancement activities. As you can see from the list below, this group has been quite active over the past several years.

In the past, this group has spurred many projects that are in place today or have taken place.

These include the city-wide commercial loan program, junk car ordinance, mowing ordinance, Gold Star and Hi-Five Honors, junk houses awareness, Iowana refurbishing, garbage for renters, started the Welcome to Creston sign project with Trees Forever, assisted in the selection of new light heads in uptown Creston, flower pots in Creston, street cleaning and snow removal in uptown area – oddeven parking to make this possible, clean sweep days, city-wide community banners, Yards and Areas

Creston Chamber Ellen Gerharz Executive Director

of the Month, Paint Creston Project in 2007 and 2011-15, totaling 30 homes in that six-year period that were painted, assisted in updating citywide Christmas decorations with the city and the removal of the Kum and Go building along Highway 34.

On an ongoing basis, the Image Enhancement Committee is: • Continuing the Paint Creston Beautification Project – details for 2016 Paint Creston will be available to the public in late March.

• Continuing to collaborate and work with other groups and organizations in maintaining and improving the image of Creston – City of Creston, UCDA, FFA and Creston RAGBRAI committee in 2016.

• Continuing to work with the city and others on buildings, yards and homes in disrepair and other nuisances • Continuing Yards of the Month, areas of the Month and flower pots of the month The Image Enhancement Committee is seeking input on areas that you think this group could assist with to make a difference in Creston. If you have an idea, please call me at the Chamber with your thoughts. I look forward to talking with you.

Upcoming Legislative Coffee The last Legislative Coffee of

this session will be held on March 19. The coffee provides you with an excellent opportunity to ask your legislators questions you may have, or just listen to what your elected officials have to say. They begin at 8 a.m. in the mealsite at the restored Depot in uptown Creston and last for an hour. The coffees are free and the public is invited to attend. Both Rep. Tom Moore and Sen. Tom Shipley are planning on attending.

Hi-Five honorees The following individuals were honored with the Hi-Five honor in March: They are Garrick Looney at Stalker Chevrolet; Christy Smith at GRMC and Tonya Rehmeyer at Chat Mobility. Congratulations to you all.

The Hi-Five for service allows us to recognize those who make shopping and doing business in Creston a rewarding and positive experience. Please call the Chamber with your honoree.

Gold Star Business honored The Chamber honored Hometown Insurance and Realty, 501 E. Taylor, Suite B – Highway 34 East, as the March Gold Star Business in Creston. They were nominated by a fellow Crestonian because of the appearance both inside and out of their property. Congratulations.

Please call the Chamber to acknowledge a business property.

For a listing of more activities in the Creston area, please visit the Creston Chamber of Commerce website home page at www.crestoniowachamber.com.

Have a great month.

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

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

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

Friday, 7 p.m. Stations of the Cross. Saturday, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.

Confession. Sunday, 10:45 a.m.

Mass; after Mass, Confession.

Tuesday, 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. adoration; 9 a.m. Mass - Afton Care Center; 6 p.m. CD of A Mass with dinner and meeting following Holy Spirit Hall. Wednesday, 6:15 p.m. RE classes; 6:30 p.m. high school class - St. Malachy school.

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Joel Sutton, pastor.

Sunday, 10 a.m. worship; 5:30 p.m. potluck supper, open to the public; 6:30 p.m. Sunday evening worship service. Aspire Food Pantry dropoff site.

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UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Joel Sutton, pastor.

Sunday, 8:45 a.m. worship.

Beaconsfield

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Rick Hawkins, pastor.

Sunday, 9 a.m. worship service.

Clearfield

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

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

Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. AWANA, Clearfield Community Center.

CHRISTIAN CHURCH, Sherry Wiley, lay speaker.

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

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Shurmaine McAlpine, pastor.

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

Corning

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

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

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

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

GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH, Dan Lamgo, pastor.

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

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

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

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

Bible study.

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

Saturday, 5:30 p.m. Mass.

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

Creston

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

AbundantLifeFamilyChurch.com.

Sunday, 10:30 a.m. children’s church and worship service.

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

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

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

CHURCH OF CHRIST, 510 S. Poplar St., Timothy L. Haynie and Nathan Langford, evangelists, 641-344-3201.

Sunday, 9:45 a.m. Bible school;

11 a.m. worship; 6:30 p.m. worship. Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Bible study; and youth meeting.

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

Sunday, 9:15 a.m. Praise and Inspiration, O’Daniels, leader.

9:30 a.m. church school classes; 10:30 a.m. morning worship, Ken Mallas, presider; Gary O’Daniels, speaker.

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

Thursday, 6:30 p.m. Celebrate Recovery. Saturday, 8 a.m. prayer meeting. Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Bible study (all ages); 10:45 a.m. worship service; 6 p.m. cancer support meeting. Monday, 9 to 11 a.m. women’s Bible study.

Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. GriefShare.

Wednesday, 7 a.m. prayer meeting; 6:30 p.m. TeamKid, youth and adult Bible study.

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

Saturday, 5:30 p.m. parents’ progressive supper - senior high event. Sunday, 8:45 a.m. worship service and Lord’s table; 10:15 a.m. Sunday school hour; 2:30 p.m. melody makers speaking parts practice; 4 p.m. melody makers choir and bell practice; 5 p.m. family worship service; 6 p.m. S.N.A.C. and learn - senior high. Monday, 1 p.m. “Overview of the Gospel of John: ladies’ Bible study - Deloris Barnett.

Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. “A Living Hope in Christ” ladies Bible study - Carmen Dahl. Wednesday, 6 p.m. triumphant praise choir practice; 6:30 p.m. AWANA clubs and junior high TREK, senior high youth group, adult prayer meeting and Bible study. Thursday (10) 7 p.m. Riley Missionary Circle - Welcome Center.

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST), 301 E. Townline St., Tony Thurston, pastor.

Sunday, 9 a.m. Sunday school; 10 a.m. worship service; 11 a.m. pastor’s class - Baptism; 5 p.m.

Lenten service with the Rev. Doench - light supper following. Monday, 1:30 p.m. Tootles (games/crafts) in fellowship hall.

Wednesday, 6 p.m. praise and worship service; 7 p.m. choir practice.

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

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

Thursday, newsletter deadline. Friday, 1:30 p.m. crafting workshop. Sunday, 9:15 a.m. adult Sunday school; 9:30 a.m. youth Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. worship services - youth Sunday and hymn sing. Tuesday, 1 p.m. Stitch, Knit and Quilt.

Wednesday, 9 to 10:30 a.m. bible study; 4:45 p.m. finance meeting; 5:30 p.m. Joyful Noise.

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 400 N. Elm St., Gideon Gallo, pastor. Call 641-782-2427, 641-782-7267. E-mail: fumc. creston@gmail.com. Facebook: Creston First United Methodist Church. Office hours: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 8 a.m. to noon Friday.

Thursday, 5 p.m. Trustees open door meeting; 5 to 9 p.m.

Shutterbugs; 6:30 p.m. prayer and healing service. Saturday, 4:30 p.m. Hispanic Bible study.

Sunday, 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. worship service; 9:30 a.m.

Sunday school; 10 a.m. Hispanic worship in education building.

Monday, 5 p.m. TOPS; 6:30 p.m.

Cub Scouts 7 p.m. Emmaus.

Tuesday, 9 a.m. Summit House Bible study; 1 p.m. Crest Ridge Bible study; 5:30 p.m. worship committee; 5:30 p.m. Cub Scouts; 6:30 p.m. book study “24 Hours That Changed the World;” 7 p.m.

Boy Scouts. Wednesday, 1:30 p.m. A.C.T.S. Bible study; 5:30 p.m. finance meeting; 6:15 p.m. handbells. Thursday, 12:05 p.m.

UMM. GOD’S OUTREACH DELIVERANCE INTERNATIONAL, 306 N. Oak St., 641-278-1173, Apostle JoAnna Davis. www. godsoutreachdeliveranceintl. com.

Thursday, 5 p.m. women’s Bible study (first and third

Fourth Lenten service planned The fourth service of the Union County Ministerial Alliance for 2016 will be held 5 p.m. Sunday, March 6 at First Christian Church - Disciples of Christ, 301 E. Townline Road.

The theme of the service and message title will be “Jericho,” and the scripture for the evening

Creston Prime Time Connection Creston Prime Time Connection, affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries, invites all ladies to its March luncheon, which will be 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 9 at First United Methodist Church, 400 N. Elm St. Kelly Davis of Moline, Illinois, is an entrepreneur and an author who spent 30 years in a religious cult.

Thursdays). Friday, 7 p.m. Friday Night Fire service. Sunday, 9 a.m. Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. worship service with children’s church. Monday, 4 to 5:30 p.m. children’s ministry (preschool through 11 years old); 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. free community meal; 6:30 to 8 p.m. youth ministry (12 years old and up). Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. mid-week service.

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

Friday, 7 a.m. Mass - St. Malachy Chapel; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ReRun shop. Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon ReRun shop; 4 p.m. Mass. Sunday, 8:15 to 8:45 a.m. Confession; 9 a.m. Mass.

Monday, 5 to 6 p.m. adoration and confession; 6 p.m. Mass Holy Spirit Church and Stations of the Cross and soup supper. Tuesday, noon to 5 p.m.

ReRun shop; 6 p.m. CD of A Mass with dinner and meeting following - Hall; 7 p.m. preschool information night - St. Malachy School. Wednesday, 9:15 a.m.

St. Malachy School Mass; noon to 5 p.m. ReRun shop; 6:30 p.m. high school class - St. Malachy School; 6:45 p.m. RE classes St. Malachy School. Thursday, 7 a.m. Mass; 7 p.m. RCIA - Hall.

JERUSALEM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 1965 REA Road, Rev. Jim W. Morris, pastor.

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

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

PENTECOSTAL CHURCH OF GOD I.M. “Mana del Cielo” The Rev. Miguel Delgado, phone 515473-2527.

Saturday, noon worship.

Sunday, 1:30 p.m. worship.

PLATTE CENTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 2396 Eagle Ave., south of Creston, Rev. Delores Doench, pastor.

Sunday, 9:15 a.m. Sunday school; 10 a.m. coffee/fellowship time; 10:30 a.m. church service.

SALEM LUTHERAN CHURCH, 602 W. Townline St., 641-7822920. Brian Jack, pastor. Website: www.salemluth.net.

Thursday, 7 p.m. Miriam Circle.

Sunday, 9 a.m. Sunday school; 10 a.m. worship; 5 p.m. ALPHA; 7 p.m. youth group. Tuesday, 1:30 p.m. quilters. Wednesday, 7 p.m.

Lenten service.

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

Saturday, 10 a.m. worship service; 11 a.m. Sabbath school.

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

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

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

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will be Luke 18:35-43 and 19:1-10. The Rev. Delores Doench will be the preacher for the service.

The Lenten services are off to an excellent start, and this is an opportunity for fellowship and worship among the churches of the county. Join your friends and neighbors for a blessing.

Find out how God’s grace got her out in “From Mess to Message.” Kelly will also teach us the importance of stretching daily through “Stretch into a Pain Free Life.”

Cost is $7.50. For reservations, call 782-4268 or 782-4083 by Sunday. Reservations are to be used, given to a friend or canceled. a.m. worship service.

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

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

TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH (LCMS), 800 N. Sumner Ave., Creston; 1111 E. South St., Mount Ayr; the Rev. John B. Rutz, vacancy pastor, 641-782-5095, http:// TrinityCreston.org.

Mount Ayr: Sunday, 8 a.m.

Divine service with Holy Communion; 9:30 a.m. Sunday school and Bible classes.

Creston: Thursday, 7 p.m. Lent service. Sunday, 9:45 a.m. Divine service; 11 a.m. Bible classes and Sunday school. Monday, 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. preschool; 6:30 p.m. LifeLight Bible study.

Tuesday, 6:30 a.m. early risers Bible study; 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. preschool; 1 p.m. LifeLight Bible study. Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. preschool; 6 p.m. confirmation class and F.L.O.C.K. Thursday, 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. preschool, 7 p.m.

Lent service.

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST CONGREGATIONAL, 501 W. Montgomery St., the Rev. Jim Woodworth, pastor.

Thursday, newsletter deadline; 1 to 9 p.m. Discovery Kids dinner theater. Friday, food pantry pickup in Des Moines in the morning, 1 to 3 p.m. food pantry delivery to UCC, 7:30 p.m. AA meeting.

Sunday, 9:15 a.m. worship services; 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. food pantry distribution - HUSH deer meat available. Monday, 7:30 p.m. AA meeting. Tuesday, 9 a.m. to noon pastor’s office hours; 3 to 5 p.m.

Crisis Fund Center open; 5 to 6 p.m. Open Table. Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. TOPS.

Cromwell

CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, Dan Moore, pastor.

Sunday, 10 a.m. fellowship; 10:30 a.m. worship; 10:30 a.m.

Sunday school; 5 p.m. Lenten service at First Christian Disciples of Christ. Monday, 1 p.m. quilting. Wednesday, 6:30 a.m. men’s Lenten breakfast; 1 p.m. quilting; 7 p.m. council meeting.

Diagonal

UNITED CHURCH OF DIAGONAL, Ed Shields, pastor, office 641-344-0652, www.diagonalchurch.com.

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

Ellston

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Bruce Giese, pastor.

Website: www.ellstonumc.org.

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

Greenfield

CORNERSTONE FELLOWSHIP EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH, 2158 Highway 92, office 641-743-

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Lacelle

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Dwayne Henrichs, pastor.

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

Lenox

CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST), 1007 W. Temple St., Karla Lyddon, pastor.

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

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

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

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

Sunday, 9 a.m. Sunday school; 10 a.m. worship. Wednesday, 6 p.m. meal and study.

MERCER CENTER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, four miles north, four miles west of Lenox, Marcia Cline, pastor.

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

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

Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Bible studies, 10:30 a.m. worship service.

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

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

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

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

Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. worship service. First and third Sunday, youth fellowship. Wednesday,

Evening Bible study.

Lorimor

CHURCH OF GOD, Ben Turner, pastor.

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

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, Lorimor, George Henriksen, pastor.

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

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Joel Sutton, pastor.

Sunday, 11 a.m. worship.

Macksburg

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

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

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Ben Carter-Allen, pastor. Sunday, 9 a.m. worship service with supervised nursery during church; 10 a.m.

Sunday school. Third Thursday, United Methodist Women.

Murray

BAPTIST CHURCH, Alex Bauman, pastor.

Sunday, 8:45 a.m. Sunday school; 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. worship services. Wednesday, 7 p.m.

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

CHURCH OF CHRIST, 430 Third St., Brian McCracken, pastor, 641340-0474, bmac2366@yahoo. com; Dillon, associate pastor, 515-971-2066, dillonbrandt89@ gmail.com; office, 641-447-2569, office@murraychurchofchrist. org; website, www.murraychurchofchrist.org.

Sunday, 8:30 a.m. worship service; 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. Sunday school; 10:15 to 10:35 a.m. fellowship; 10:35 a.m. worship service; 7 p.m. high school Bible Study at the Brandt’s. Wednesday, 7 p.m. children/youth groups at church.

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

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

Orient

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

Sunday, 8:30 brunch; 9 a.m. worship services, Sunday school; 10 a.m. adult Bible study.

Monday, 7 p.m. council meeting.

Wednesday, 6 p.m. light supper; 6:30 p.m. Lenten service.

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

Sunday, 8:45 a.m. worship service.

Prescott

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

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

Shannon City

SHANNON CITY COMMUNITY CHURCH, Lila Dell Greene, pastor.

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

Sharpsburg

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Shurmaine McAlpine, pastor.

Sunday, 8:30 a.m. worship.

UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Tim Maxa, pastor.

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

Stringtown

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

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

Help Center open.

Thayer

PLEASANT VALLEY CHRISTIAN CHURCH, Dwayne Henrichs, pastor.

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

Tingley

CHRISTIAN CHURCH Sunday, 10:30 a.m. worship service.

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Bruce Giese, pastor.

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

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Thursday, 9 to 11 a.m. women’s Bible study at The Corner; 6:15 p.m. “Discerning the Voice of God” young women’s study at Sideys; 7 p.m. “Shrewd Stewardship” men’s study at Cornerstone. Friday, 11 a.m.

J.O.Y. (Just Older Youth); 5:30 p.m. Home of Hope’s slumber party. Saturday, 9 a.m. women’s Bible study on Ephesians at The Corner; 10 a.m. church reserved.

Sunday, 9:30 a.m. worship service - Dr. Bob Stouffer - guest speaker; 10:45 a.m. Connection Sunday; 5 p.m. all-church prayer time; 5 p.m. youth group girls night; 6 to 8 p.m. marriage oneness. Monday, church office closed for EFCA Central Dirtrict Conference. Tuesday, church office closed for EFCA Central Dirtrict Conference. Wednesday, 6:20 p.m. Awana; 6:30 p.m. youth group at Greenfield City Hall.

ST. JOHN’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 303 N. E. Elm St., 641343-7065, Kenneth Gross, pastor.

Website: www.stjohngreenfield. parishesonline.com.

St. John’s — Friday, 10:15 a.m.

Mass - Greenfield Rehabilitation and Health Care Center; 5:30 p.m.

Mass, followed by light meal and Stations of the Cross. Saturday, 4:30 to 5 p.m. reconciliation; 5:15 p.m. Mass. Sunday, 8:15 a.m. Mass. Wednesday, 11:30 a.m. Mass followed by potluck meeting of Council of Catholic Women; 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Faith Formation - preK to eighth grade - church hall; 6:30 to 7:45 high school group - Rectory basement; 6:40 to 7:30 p.m. reconciliation. Thursday, 8:30 a.m. Mass.

St. Patrick’s — Massena— Sunday, 10:15 a.m. Mass.

Tuesday, 5:30 p.m. Mass followed by light meal and Stations of the Cross; reconciliation follows - call office to schedule appointment. Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. Mass.

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

Tuesday, 3:30 to 6 p.m. food bank and children’s clothes closet open; 6:30 p.m. worship service. Thursday, 12:30 p.m. worship service.

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The Numbers Game

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3-pointers made by Michigan State’s Bryn Forbes Wednesday, a Big Ten record.

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Creston News Advertiser | Thursday, March 3, 2016

Local seventh-grader wins State Elks Hoop Shoot Forbes

National Digest

3-point record PISCATAWAY, N.J. — The nation’s top 3-point shooter had one of those games that’s going in the record book.

Bryn Forbes scored a career-high 33 points, hitting a Big Ten Conference record 11 3-pointers, and No. 2 Michigan State woke up in the second half to rout Rutgers 97-66 on Wednesday night, handing the Scarlet Knights their 17th straight loss.

“It’s something that means a lot, kind of because I put in a lot of work to try to do things like that,” Forbes said of the record. “For the people to help me, it means a lot.

I just can’t remember all the hours I put in. It’s kind of important to me.”

Forbes, a senior, came into the game hitting 50 percent of his 3-point attempts (92-of-184). He made two of his first five and then went 9-of-11 the rest of the way.

Michigan State coach Tom Izzo said Forbes was incredible in helping Michigan State (25-5, 125) win its fifth straight and ninth in 10.

Forbes’ 11th 3-pointer came on a fadeaway, and it broke the single-game record of 10 set by John Diebler of Ohio State against Penn State in 2011.

WVU rolls MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Jaysean Paige was introduced on Senior Night at West Virginia as the “country’s best sixth man.” He certainly may be the Mountaineers’ best man in some time.

Paige and Daxter Miles Jr. each scored 15 points and No. 10 West Virginia closed out its home regular season on senior night Wednesday by trouncing Texas Tech 90-68.

Paige was honored pregame with fellow seniors Jonathan Holton and Richard Romeo III. He connected on 7 of 15 field goals, grabbed five rebounds and had five assists.

A sixth man, Paige was averaging a team-leading 14.3 points per game heading into this Big 12 conference game. No reserve has ever led the Mountaineers in scoring.

“It felt great,” Paige said of the introduction.

“All the work I put in and it’s paying off. Just to be acknowledged for something like that in a conference like this means a lot. It builds you up, but you still got a lot to go. I’m just happy where I am and there’s still room to get better.”

Miles broke a slump which had seen him score just a total of 14 points in his last four games. He missed two games with a bad hamstring during the slump. Holton grabbed a game-high 11 rebounds.

White cut The Atlanta Falcons have released Roddy White, the franchise’s all-time leading receiver, with two years remaining on his contract.

White, who is out of the country, declined to discuss the details of his release. He did relay this message to Falcons fans: “I love them. I enjoyed.

And it was fun.’’

By LARRY PETERSON

path of another former St. Malachy student, Jenna Taylor, who qualified for the National Elks Hoop Shoot five years ago in Springfield, Massachusetts, where she placed fourth. Taylor just finished her senior season at Creston High School as the school’s alltime leading five-player girls basketball scorer and shot 84 percent at the free throw line.

Driskell was a young elementary school student when Taylor was blazing her trail to nationals.

“I knew she did it,” Driskell said. “My goal was to represent Creston again like Jenna. She showed that someone from here can do it.”

CNA senior sports writer lpeterson@crestonnews.com

Rylie Driskell didn’t realize it at the time, but to win the State Elks Hoop Shoot Saturday she had to make her last 13 shots.

A shooter from Southeast Polk was leading the girls 12-13 age division after making 20-of-25 free throws. That shooter had gone 9-10 in the first group of 10 shots, while Driskell went 7-10.

Driskell, daughter of Greg and Merry Driskell of Creston, made her first shot in the final group of 15 shots, then missed one. Her final 13 shots went through the net, giving her the state championship by one shot at 21-25.

“You don’t even think about it,” said the seventh-grader at St. Malachy School. “You just keep shooting. I try not to keep track, so there’s not a lot of pressure on me.”

Driskell maintained her shooting routine — three dribbles, spin the ball, then look at the front of the rim and use the shooting form she learned from her father and her travel-team coach, Brad Baker.

“Every once in a while I look at my parents, but to me, everyone else isn’t even there,” Driskell said about her concentration level during the competitions. “But Saturday I was definitely nervous. I could feel my knees shaking!”

Driskell has finished second only once in the Elks Hoop Shoot tournament trail this year, at the very beginning in qualifying at

KC contest

CNA photo by LARRY PETERSON

St. Malachy seventh-grader Rylie Driskell won the State Elks Hoop Shoot competition Saturday in Grinnell, making 21 of 25 shots to win by one shot in the girls 12-13 age division.

St. Malachy School. Basketball teammate Samantha Dunphy was first and Driskell second as the two qualifiers for the local shoot at Southwestern Community College.

Three victories

At the local shoot, Driskell advanced as the champion by making 21 of 25 attempts. She won the District shoot at Indian Hills Middle School in Clive with 17 makes.

The runner-up shooter made 15

shots.

Winning the District shoot put Driskell in the State shoot Saturday with winners of four other districts. As the state champion, she will participate with winners from Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin at the Multistate shoot March 19 at Regina High School in Iowa City. Those five competitors will be vying for one of 12 spots in the National shoot in Chicago.

Driskell is hoping to follow the

Loos, Lansing to join IHSAA Hall of Fame Longtime Newell-Fonda coach Paul Loos of Creston and Harlan alum and current Indiana State coach Greg Lansing are among the four officials and seven basketball greats into the IHSAA Hall of Fame on Saturday, March 12.

The officials will be honored at halftime of the Class 3A championship game while two coaches and five former players will be enshrined in the Basketball Hall of Fame during halftime of the Class 4A final.

Loos, a former Creston High School letterwinner in four sports, played baseball at Central College and the University of Northern Iowa before starting a career in education and coaching.

He is currently in his second year as an assistant men’s basketball coach at Buena Vista University.

Loos spent two seasons as the head coach at Fonda before taking over the combined program with Newell in 1990.

In 25 seasons he guided the Mustangs to nine conference titles, 11 District and nine Substate Tournament championships. Their nine trips to the State Tournament resulted in four titles, a runner-up and a fourth place finish.

From 1996 through 1998 the Mustangs posted a 49game winning streak. Loos posted a 412-172 mark at Newell-Fonda to boost his career record to 434-193.

Four times he was named the Class 1A Coach-of-theYear and among numerous other honors he was named the Sioux City Journal Coach-of-the-Year in 2000.

Prior to his retirement in 2014 he was active in the Iowa Basketball Coaches Association, serving a term as president and being on several leadership committees. He and his wife Jackie have a daughter, Ashley and live near Storm Lake.

The Elks competition is not the only free throw contest Driskell is involved in. She also won the Knights of Columbus local free throw shoot and the Regional competition in Albia, taking the girls age 12 title by making 23 of 25 shots.

That victory qualified her for the Knights of Columbus State Free Throw Competition April 2 at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines. Not bad for someone who “bombed,” as she said, by shooting 5-of-25 in the local Elks Hoop Shoot just two years ago. Last year she made it to the District level.

Now, she’s shooting for a trip to Chicago in the Elks contest in Iowa City later this month.

“I know I can’t control what other people do,” said the 12-year-old who practices twice a week in the Creston Middle School gym, “but I really want to make it to nationals.”

Field chasing Wichita State in Valley tournament

By R.B. FALLSTROM AP Sports Writer

CNA file photo

Paul Loos, left, coaches Newell-Fonda at the State Basketball Tournament. Loos took the Mustangs to the state tournament nine times in his 25 seasons as head coach.

Lansing honored

Lansing is one of the five former players joining the Hall of Fame. He joins father Dave as the 11th father-son Hall combination in the history of the IHSAA. Lansing was an allstate performer in football, baseball and twice in basketball for the Lansing Cyclones.

He was a sophomore starter on the 1984 state team that lost a close quarterfinal game to eventual champion Cedar Rapids Kennedy. He was a double digit scorer in 1985 when the Cyclones lost in the substate final to Kuemper Catholic, who went on to win the state title. He led the team with 18 points per game as a senior to go with seven assists.

He graduated as the school’s career assist leader.

He went on to the University of South Dakota, where he helped the Coyotes to two NCAA Tournament appearances.

Lansing ended up going into coaching, starting as an assistant at South Dakota.

He then took over the Des Moines Roosevelt program before getting back into the college game as an assistant at Indiana State and Iowa. He returned to Indiana State as associate head coach and took over the program in 2010.

Those being honored next Saturday: Players — Greg Lansing, Harlan; Paul Sir, Cresco, Notre Dame; Tyler McKinney, Urbandale; Nate Funk, Bishop Heelan; Greg Brunner, Charles City.

Coaches — Paul Loos, Newell-Fonda; Al Marshall, Cascade.

Officials — Mark Lichtenberg, Bettendorf; Cory Isebrand, Le Mars; Steve Wick, LeMars; Bill Prange, Ankeny.

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Wichita State is close to an NCAA tournament lock heading into this week’s Missouri Valley tourney. The rest of the league’s teams come to St. Louis realizing they must run the table.

“Nine teams understand they have to win the thing to get a bid,” conference commissioner Doug Elgin said Wednesday. “That’s the cruel truth. The reality is you don’t see teams with RPIs in the 80s and 90s in the NCAAs.” That’s not to say a handful of schools, given the chance, couldn’t make an impact at the dance.

The Valley is ranked just 12th in strength of schedule, working against multiple bids without a tournament upset. Still, it’s deep enough that No. 4 seed Northern Iowa is perhaps the most dangerous challenger to the Shockers’ mini-dynasty of four regular season titles in five years.

The Panthers (19-12) have a so-so 94 RPI. But they are 3-0 against the Top 25, including a victory over then-top ranked North Carolina. Since coming out of a midseason funk, they’ve won nine of 10, including snapping Wichita State’s 43game home court winning streak last month.

“Certainly, they’re a team that’s lying in the weeds,” Elgin said.

In the quarterfinals on Friday, they’ll face Southern Illinois, which earned one of the bigger turnaround stories in the nation. A year after losing 21 games, the Salukis are

22-9 and led by all-conference guard Anthony Beane. He’s expected back for the tournament after sustaining a concussion.

“I think we’re playing the hottest team in the conference,” Southern Illinois coach Barry Hinson said. “They always play their best at the end of the year.”

No. 2 seed Evansville has the nation’s top active career scoring leader in D.J. Balentine, who is averaging 20.7 points this season.

Teamm a t e Egidijus Mockevi c i u s leads the nation in rebound- Balentine ing (14.0) and double-doubles (26).

Balentine will finish his career fourth in Valley history in scoring, trailing only Hersey Hawkins, Oscar Robertson and Larry Bird.

No. 3 seed Illinois State (18-13) is another improved team with balanced scoring. It also boasts its highest seed in six years.

Everybody is chasing Wichita State (23-7), which has two all-conference guards three years running. Fred VanVleet was selected Larry Bird conference player of the year for the second time, and Ron Baker is an allaround threat also picked among the conference’s top defenders.

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Middle school wrestling Final Creston/O-M Middle School wrestling meets were held Feb. 4 in Creston and Feb. 11 at Glenwood.

Creston/O-M went 31-29 in the home meet with 17 falls. Visiting teams were Interstate 35, Clarinda, Southwest Valley, Winterset, West Central Valley and East Union.

Coaches Jeff Sand and Casey Tanner also announced several year-end awards and statistics.

Those awards follow, along with final match results:

Team overview — Overall record: 149-89. Total pins: 97.

Knoxville Duals runner-up.

Glenwood Western Iowa Duals champion (margin of victory 269-63).

Statistical awards — Most escapes: Tyson Stuart, 10.

Most reversals: Kaden Bolton, 7. Most nearfalls (tie): Kaden Bolton, Kolby Hulett, Brodie Starlin, 12. Most takedowns: Rylan Luther, 24. Most major decisions: Keaton Street, 3. Most technical falls: Brodie Starlin, 2.

Most falls: Kolby Hulett, 10. Most wins: Kolby Hulett, 14.

State qualifiers — Brodie Starlin, 85 pounds; Kolby Hulett, 100 pounds; Keaton Street, 110 pounds; Jackson Kinsella, 140 pounds; Rylan Luther, 145 pounds; Brant Looney, 152 pounds; Sam Chapman, 160 pounds.

Teammate awards — Ph. D (Pride, Hustle and Desire): Kaden Bolton, Drew Keller.

Most improved: Jarrett Webb.

Outstanding wrestler: Jackson Kinsella, Rylan Luther.

Feb. 4 at Creston Garon Wurster (C/O-M) pinned Green (I-35); Drew Keller (C/O-M) pinned Carlson (Cl), 3:29; Rylan Luther (C/O-M) pinned Vonnahme (I-35), :39; Sam Chapman (C/O-M) pinned Harris (SWV), 2:50; Williams (Cl) pinned Cody Robertson (C/O-M), :56; Pote (WCV) pinned Hayden Green (C/O-M), :27; Luther (C/OM) pinned Ripperger (EU), 2:43; Jackson Kinsella (C/O-M) pinned Winslow (I-35), 3:24; Brodie Starlin (C/O-M) tech fall Jenkins (W), 19-2; Hunter Fry (C/O-M)

dec. Carl (WCV), 8-3; Barnes (Cl) dec. Cameron Rutherford (C/OM), 7-4.

Kolby Hulett (C/O-M) pinned Hatten (W), 1:40; Fry (C/O-M) major dec. Steens (EU), 13-4; Burroughs pinned Rutherford (C/O-M), 1:06; Brant Looney (C/O-M) pinned Harms, :41; Andy Weis (C/O-M) dec. Trenton Scanlan (Cl), 9-7; Jake Porter (W) pinned Ethan Freeman (C/O-M), 1:55; Kaden Bolton (C/O-M) pinned Trystan Palmer (I-35), :44; Nate Wells (C/O-M) pinned Dominic Nichols (SWV), :42; Tyler Brown (W) dec. Beau Thompson (C/O-M), 9-4; Justin Garcia (SWV) pinned Brayton Chestnut (C/O-M), 1:29.

Cole Ridnour (Cl) dec. Garon Wurster (C/O-M), 4-0; Drake Latham (Cl) pinned Drew Keller (C/O-M), :32; Crew Howard (Cl) dec. Andy Weis (C/O-M), 9-3; Kaden Bolton (C/O-M) major dec. Dakota Jenkins, 14-0; Tyson Stuart (C/O-M) dec.

Kolton Schott (SWV), 7-2; Kolby Hulett (C/O-M) major dec. Evan Woosley (I-35), 13-0; Nate Wells (C/O-M) pinned Kobe Baudler (WCV), :42; Nathan Peterson (Cl) dec. Hayden Green (C/O-M), 6-3; Mathew Mullins (WCV) major dec. Cody Robertson (C/O-M), 14-2.

Andy Weis (C/O-M) pinned Dalton Brown (Cl), 3:56; Jarrett Webb (C/O-M) pinned Porter (W), 1:26; Hoover (SWV) dec. Stuart (C/O-M), 9-2; Luke Latham (C/OM) pinned Cobb (SWV), 1:55; Brown (W) pinned Keaton Street (C/O-M), :40; Ridnour (Cl) dec.

Green (C/O-M), 5-0; Memphis Ripperger (EU) major dec.

Kinsella (C/O-M), 11-3; Chapman (C/O-M) dec.

Vonnahme (I-35), 5-4; Green (C/O-M) dec.

Venteicher (SWV), 6-4; Campbell (Cl) pinned Looney (C/O-M), :31; Chapman (C/O-M) dec. Childs (Cl), 6-2.

Pate (WCV) pinned Chestnut (C/O-M), 2:29; Ripperger (EU) dec. Looney (C/O-M), 7-3; Campbell (Cl) dec. Kinsella (C/O-M), 5-2; Barts (W) pinned Freeman (C/O-M), 1:44; Hatten (W) pinned Latham (C/O-M), 1:53; Fry (C/O-M) major dec.

Cobb (SWV), 8-0; West (W) dec.

Thompson (C/O-M), 9-6; Barts (W) pinned Webb (C/O-M), 1:30; Latham (C/O-M) dec. Stephens (EU), 11-9; Woosley (I-35) major dec. Street (C/O-M), 12-2; Freeman (C/O-M) dec. Ethan Swanson (W), 6-4; Bolton (C/OM) pinned Cole Wimber (EU), 2:57; Thompson (C/O-M) pinned

Evan Woosley (I-35), 1:35; Keller (C/O-M) pinned Lucas Green (I-35), :50; Carson Campbell (Cl) pinned Luther (C/O-M), :34; Parker Rock (Cl) pinned Robertson (C/O-M), :42; Peterson (Cl) dec. Wurster (C/O-M), 4-2; Starlin (C/O-M) dec. Carl (WCV), 9-7; Street (C/O-M) major dec.

Stevens (EU), 14-2; Shatava (Cl) pinned Rutherford (C/O-M), :56.

Feb. 11 at Glenwood Webb (C/O-M) pinned Nardone (L); Freeman (C/O-M) pinned Atwood (G); Dominguez (L) dec.

Starlin (C/O-M), OT; Bolton (C/OM) pinned Huey (L); McIntrye (G) major dec. Stuart (C/O-M); Fry (C/O-M) pinned Wallace (L); Hulett (C/O-M) pinned Wilcox (L); Paul (L) pinned Rutherford (C/O-M); Street (C/O-M) dec.

Liddick (L); Thompson (C/O-M) dec. Higgins (L); Chesnut (C/OM) pinned Cameron (L); Sell (L) dec. Wurster (C/O-M); Wolf (L) pinned Green (C/O-M).

Mutum (L) dec. Keller (C/OM); Palmer (G) pinned Robertson (C/O-M); Luther (C/O-M) pinned Miller (L); Kinsella (C/O-M) pinned Mendoza (L); Looney (C/O-M) pinned O’Doniel (L); Chapman (C/O-M) pinned Koch (L); Weis (C/O-M) pinned Nelson (L); Bolton (C/O-M) major dec.

Dominguez (L); Starlin (C/O-M) pined Huey (L).

Hayes (G) pinned Freeman (C/O-M); Fields (L) dec. Stuart (C/O-M), OT; Paul (L) def. Fry (C/O-M); Wurster (C/O-M) pinned Guerva (L); Sell (L) major dec.

Chesnut (C/O-M); Fidone (L) pinned Green (C/O-M); Wolfe (L) dec. Keller (C/O-M); Dingman (L) pined Robertson (C/O-M); WIlcox (L) pinned Rutherford (C/O-M); Barrett (G) pinned Robertson (C/O-M); Luther (C/O-M) pinned Sommers (L); Conney (C/O-M) j pinned Penner (L); Chapman (C/O-M) pinned Koch (L); Weis (C/O-M) dec. Kobes (L), OT; Atwood (G) pinned Webb (C/O-M); Bolton (C/O-M) pinned Able (L); Dominguez (L) pinned Freeman (C/O-M)/.

Wurster (C/O-M) pinned Cameron (L); Fry (C/O-M) pinned Volentine (L); Baker (G) pinned Rutherford (C/O-M); Sell (L) dec.

Green (C/O-M); Keller (C/O-M) pinned Lin (L); Luther (C/OM) pinned Statzer (L); Kinsella (C/O-M) pinned Sommers (L); Hulett (C/O-M) def. Volentine (L); Street (C/O-M) dec. Higgins (L); Thompson (C/O-M) pinned Liddick (L); Looney (C/O-M) pinned Mayberry (G); Chapman (C/O-M) pinned Merksick (L).

YMCA Stingrays swimming The Southern Prairie YMCA Stingrays swimming team competed at the YMCA Sectional Swim Meet in Waukee on Feb. 14.

Brighton Regan qualified for this weekend’s YMCA State Championship Meet, held Saturday and Sunday in Marshalltown, in the boys 8-and-under 25-yard butterfly with his time of 22.69 seconds.

Three individuals on the team have recorded times in the top 20 of the state this season — Gretchen Hoepker (21.97 seconds) in the 8-and-under girls 25-yard backstroke, Marissa Walter (3:13.63) in the 15-21 200-yard breaststroke and Daniel Buls (32.68) in the boys 9-10 50yard freestyle.

The Stingrays are coached

by Kristie Terlizzi and Jena Proffitt.

Results from the YMCA Sectional Swim Meet are below.

Girls 8-and-under 25-yard freestyle — Gretchen Hoepker, 28.35.

Boys 8-and-under 25-yard freestyle — Damien Flores, 18.86; Brighton Regan, 19.46.

25-yard backstroke — Damien

Brighton Regan Flores, 30.15; Brighton Regan, 31.37.

50-yard freestyle — Damien Flores, 43.74.

Girls 9-10 50-yard freestyle — Bella Harmon, 39.61; Karter Clayton, 47.49.

50-yard backstroke — Bella Harmon, 54.37; Karter Clayton 59.95.

50-yard breaststroke — Bella Harmon, 53.46.

Boys 9-10 50-yard freestyle — Daniel Buls, 39.06; Sam Duncan, 45.09.

50-yard backstroke — Sam Duncan, 52.65.

50-yard breaststroke — Daniel Buls, 1:01.75.

100-yard freestyle — Daniel Buls, 1:40.76.

Girls 11-12

50-yard freestyle — Audreyanna Regan, 37.87; Aubry Allen, 41.30; Keni Schaefer, 45.64.

50-yard breaststroke — Audreyanna Regan, 51.65; Keni Schaefer, 54.03.

100-yard freestyle — Aubrey Allen, 1:33.80.

100-yard breaststroke — Keni Schaefer, 1:55.37.

200-yard freestyle relay — Bella Hartman, Audreyanna Regan, Aubry Allen, Keni Schaefer, 2:54.65.

Boys 11-12 50-yard freestyle — Isaiah Terlizzi, 41.31; John Keller, 43.02; Noah Adams, 46.69.

50-yard backstroke — John Keller, 56.84.

50-yard breaststroke — Isaiah Terlizzi, 55.34; Noah Adams, 1:05.37.

100-yard freestyle — John Keller, 1:40.66 Girls 13-14 50-yard freestyle — Devon Buls, 33.15; Michaela Baker, 35.44; Rebekah Terlizzi, 37.56.

100-yard backstroke — Devon Buls, 1:29.01.

100-yard breaststroke — Rebekah Terlizzi, 1:53.13.

Girls 15-21 50-yard freestyle — Marissa Walter, 31.11.

100-yard breaststroke — Marissa Walter, 1:26.79.

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High team scratch — Strikers, 2062 pins.

High scratch individual series — Brodie Pingree 654, Carla Millard 527.

Series 600 and over — Dave Rhine 640, Brodie Pingree 654.

Games 200 and over — Brodie Pingree 212, 200, 242; Dave Rhine 204, 246; Ron Crigger 208, 205; John Coleman 200.

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Woodpickers League Feb. 22 Team Score M&M Motors 57 Teresa’s Fine Floral 57 Rhine Body Repair 51.5 Creston Mobile Homes43 2 Rivers Pool 40 The Can Place 35 Green Valley Chemical 34.5 Wood Smashers 34 High team with handicap — Green Valley Chemical, 2599 pins.

High team scratch — Creston Mobile Homes, 2116 pins.

EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct GB Toronto 40 19 .678 — Boston 37 25 .597 4½ New York 25 37 .403 16½ Brooklyn 17 44 .279 24 Philadelphia 8 53 .131 33 Southeast Division W L Pct GB Miami 34 26 .567 — Atlanta 33 28 .541 1½ Charlotte 32 28 .533 2 Washington 30 30 .500 4 Orlando 27 33 .450 7 Central Division W L Pct GB Cleveland 42 17 .712 — Indiana 32 29 .525 11 Detroit 31 30 .508 12 Chicago 30 30 .500 12½ Milwaukee 25 36 .410 18 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct GB x-San Antonio 51 9 .850 — Memphis 36 24 .600 15 Dallas 33 28 .541 18½ Houston 30 31 .492 21½ New Orleans 23 36 .390 27½ Northwest Division W L Pct GB Oklahoma City 42 19 .689 — Portland 33 29 .532 9½ Utah 28 32 .467 13½

Denver 24 37 .393 18 Minnesota 19 42 .311 23 Pacific Division W L Pct GB x-Golden State 54 5 .915 — L.A. Clippers 40 20 .667 14½ Sacramento 24 35 .407 30 Phoenix 15 45 .250 39½ L.A. Lakers 12 50 .194 43½ x-clinched playoff spot ___ Tuesday’s Games Charlotte 126, Phoenix 92 Miami 129, Chicago 111 Portland 104, New York 85 Dallas 121, Orlando 108 Golden State 109, Atlanta 105, OT L.A. Lakers 107, Brooklyn 101 Wednesday’s Games Charlotte 119, Philadelphia 99 Orlando 102, Chicago 89 Toronto 104, Utah 94 Boston 116, Portland 93 Washington 104, Minnesota 98 Indiana 104, Milwaukee 99 San Antonio 97, Detroit 81 Memphis 104, Sacramento 98 Houston 100, New Orleans 95 Denver 117, L.A. Lakers 107 L.A. Clippers 103, Oklahoma City 98 Thursday’s Games Phoenix at Miami, 6:30 p.m.

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Games 200 and over — Zeke Craig 224, 221, 204; Bob Westcott 212, 216; Dan Hudson 202; Warren Hudson 224; Nate Studer 290; Todd Downing 233; Ryan Draper 201, 215; Dave Rhine 202, 243, 206; Doug Minnick 222, 203; Rich Downing 213; Fred Franklin 225, 215, 225; Steve Jones 203; Ron Pendegraft 237, 279, 220; Dana Frey 238.

Eagles Mixed League Feb. 28 Final standings Team Score The Replacements 31 The Mixers 30 Just For Fun 30 Sidetracked 26 Why Knots 23 Dazed & Confused 17 Cheers 16 High team with handicap — Sidetracked, 2485 pins.

High team scratch — Why Knots, 1969 pins.

High scratch individual series — Stacey Tame, 627 pins.

Series 600 and over — Stacey Tame 627, Dan Fulton 615.

Games 200 and over — Ron Simmons 211; Dan Fulton 228, 207; Stacey Tame 234, 203.

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High scratch individual series — Lisa Williamson, 570 pins.

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Classic League Feb. 23 Team Score Rhine Body Repair 87.5 Quilts 63.5 AgriVision 59 Schroeder Plumbing 30 High team scratch — Quilts, 2312 pins.

High scratch individual series — Ron Pendegraft, 659 pins.

Series 600 and over — Ron Pendegraft 659, Tom Redding 642, Denny Hance 627, Fred Fraklin 602.

Games 200 and over — Brian Wiegert 222; Mike Briner 207, 201; Denny Hance 222, 235; Cody Hull 202; Ron Pendegraft 213, 242, 204; Tom Redding 223, 222; Roy Dwyer 216; Fred Franklin 255; Steve Jones 255; John Coleman 204.

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QUESTIONS & ATTITUDE Compelling questions... and maybe a few actual answers

SPEED FREAKS A couple questions we had to ask — ourselves Jimmie Johnson’s now tied with Dale Earnhardt for wins; championships next?

GODSPEAK: Johnson’s team has yet to decipher the Chase playoff code, so I’ll go with “not likely.”

KEN’S CALL: Eventually, probably, but with this Chase system, too much luck involved.

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Encouraged by downforce reviews from Atlanta?

Dale Earnhardt Jr., pitting here during the Atlanta race, said he likes the feel of his stock car with less downforce. GETTY

NASCAR made the cars less comfortable to drive, which in theory should separate the contenders from the pretenders. And first time out with this year’s unruly cars, a six-time champion wins. That proves a point, I guess, but let’s wait this one out a little longer.

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Opinion on Stewart-Haas to Ford?

GODSPEAK: First, nothing like this shocks me anymore.

Second, Ford is the big winner here.

KEN’S CALL: Nothing personal.

As Hyman Roth said, “This is the business we’ve chosen.”

Fewer than 40 cars an issue?

GODSPEAK: It’s just a number.

Now there’s room for that long awaited Kelly-Willis Racing Hudson Hornet entry.

KEN’S CALL: At first, yes, it’s an issue, but I think we’ll get used to it. Evolution, evolution.

David Gilliland may have been an early victim of NASCAR’s new downforce rules.

You’re not sold?

Nothing in auto racing is “settled science,” particularly when it comes to downforce, which can (and probably will) eventually be outsmarted by some engineer at one of the bigger teams. Also, for what it’s worth, don’t get accustomed to the drivers being happy with this slip-and-slide downforce package.

1. Great package

2. Big sideburns?

3. Two Earnhardts

The drivers asked for it and got it and loved it. We’re talking about the lowerdownforce package that made the stock cars slip and slide around Atlanta Motor Speedway. “We were sliding around and driving the hell out of the car,” Dale Earnhardt Jr. said. “I had a blast.”

Earnhardt and other drivers said the less downforce produced racing like they had in the 1980s and 1990s.

Brad Keselowski took it back a decade earlier. “That race felt like I was in 1975,” he said.

“That was kind of awesome. I should grow my sideburns out after that one.”

The Atlanta race featured two drivers with the last name Earnhardt. Dale Earnhardt Jr. finished second, while his 26-year-old nephew Jeffrey Earnhardt, son of Dale’s halfbrother Kerry, finished where he started in 38th place, 15 laps off from the leaders.

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SPRINT CUP POINTS 1. Kyle Busch 2. Martin Truex Jr. 3. Kevin Harvick 4. Carl Edwards 5. Denny Hamlin 5. Jimmie Johnson 7. Kurt Busch 8. Joey Logano 9. Austin Dillon 10. Aric Almirola 11. Brad Keselowski 12. Matt Kenseth 13. Ricky Stenhouse Jr. 14. Kyle Larson 15. Ryan Newman 16. Kasey Kahne 16. Paul Menard 18. Dale Earnhardt Jr. 19. Jamie McMurray 20. Regan Smith 21. Chase Elliott 21. Ryan Blaney 23. Casey Mears 24. Greg Biffle 25. Michael McDowell 25. AJ Allmendinger 27. Trevor Bayne 28. Brian Scott 29. Danica Patrick 30. Michael Annett

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The NASCAR Rookie of the Year battle looks like it will be a season-long dogfight between Chase Elliott, who drives the No. 24 Chevrolet, and Ryan Blaney, who wheels the No. 21 Ford. They are side-by-side in the overall points standings, with Elliott and Blaney tied for 21st place after two rounds. It should

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be an interesting sideshow to track.

3. Biffle-approved Greg Biffle, the veteran driver of the No. 16 Roush Fenway Ford, said he will

welcome Stewart-Haas Racing with open arms in 2017. SHR is leaving Chevy to join Ford.

“I think it’s gonna be good,” he said. “There’s potentially some working alliance between the organizations.

Who knows yet?”

— Godwin Kelly, godwin.kelly@news-jrnl.com

GODWIN’S PICKS FOR KOBALT 400 WINNER: Kyle Busch REST OF TOP 5: Kurt Busch, Joey Logano, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Carl Edwards FIRST ONE OUT: Brian Scott

Just pointing out the inevitable. Eventually, some team will develop a distinct advantage, the others will complain, and further tweaks will come. Also, though all the drivers will say they enjoy tougher conditions, about half of them don’t mean it. In that respect, they’re like pro golfers.

FEUD OF THE WEEK

Neither Kyle Busch nor older brother Kurt Busch competed at their home track of Las Vegas Motor Speedway last season. Kyle, 30, was healing up from an injury suffered at Daytona, while Kurt, 37, was suspended pending the outcome of a legal battle.

Kyle has the family’s only victory there, back in 2009. Kurt has 14 starts and one top-five finish.

2. Rookie battle

Why the buzz-kill?

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DARK HORSE: Aric Almirola DON’T BE SURPRISED IF: The Busch brothers turn their home turf of Las Vegas into a one-on-one match.

Almirola

RYAN BLANEY VS. ARIC ALMIROLA: Almirola’s No. 43 Ford got into the back of Blaney’s No. 21 Ford on the last restart, dropping Blaney to 25th on the final rundown. “Kind of stinks,” Blaney said.

GODWIN KELLY’S TAKE: Almirola got the worst of it because his car, sponsored

by Smithfield Foods, known for its quality pork products, caught on fire after the stock cars made contact.

WHAT’S ON TAP? SPRINT CUP: Kobalt 400 SITE: Las Vegas Motor Speedway (1.5mile oval) TV SCHEDULE: Friday, practice (Fox Sports 1, 1:30 p.m.), qualifying (Fox Sports 1, 7:45 p.m.). Saturday, practice (Fox Sports 1, 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.).

Sunday, race (Fox, coverage begins at 3 p.m., green flag at 3:45 p.m.)

XFINITY: Boyd Gaming 300 SITE: Las Vegas Motor Speedway TV SCHEDULE: Friday, practice (Fox Sports 1, 3:30 p.m.; Fox Sports 1, 6 p.m.).

Saturday, qualifying (Fox Sports 2, 12:45 p.m.), race (Fox Sports 1, 4 p.m.)

KEN WILLIS’ TOP 10 NASCAR DRIVER RANKINGS JIMMIE JOHNSON 76 trombones

KYLE BUSCH Back-to-back top-fives

CARL EDWARDS See Kyle Busch

DENNY HAMLIN Is there a Denny’s on Vegas strip?

KEVIN HARVICK Pair of top10s to get things started

KURT BUSCH Vegas Slim at home this week

MARTIN TRUEX JR. So far, so good with Toyota

JUNIOR EARNHARDT Not the last time he’ll follow Jimmie

JOEY LOGANO Will get it going pretty soon

BRAD KESELOWSKI Will finish fourth at Vegas

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UTILITIES.......................................279.53 CULLIGAN.......................................61.75 DISTRICT IV TREAS ASSOC...............................................67.00 GREATAMERICA..........................123.40 HANSEN..........................................162.00 HEARTLAND TIRE & AUTO........35.41 HYSELL.............................................83.52 HY-VEE........................................1,506.36 IACCVSO VET AFFAIRS..............60.00 tournament is always champions are among the freshman of the year and ICUBE..............................................200.00 IA The CO RECORDERS ASSOC.......200.00 big draw at the downtown top defensive teams in the senior transfer forward aISSB......................................................9.63 JIM'S TRUCK & SANITATION.....80.00 Center and espenation and have been near- Anton Grady was chosen Scottrade KIBURZ.............................................20.00 MAFFETT..........................................20.00 CONT. FROM | 7A fills a void this year ly unbeatable with VanV- for the all-newcomer team. cially MCNAUGHT.....................................40.00 MILLER...........................................150.00 with Illinois, Missouri and Both are 6-foot-8 players. leet healthy. the Valley’s first Final Four NORTON...........................................76.50 Saint Louis all struggling The Shockers were 16-2 VanVleet is among just OFFICE MACHINES.....................310.66 appearance since Bird led PETZNICKS....................................235.50 and the St. Louis Rams in the conference and have three players in conference POWERS FUNERAL HOME........320.00 Indiana State in 1979.

SHOPKO PHARMACY.................138.93 moving back to Los Anwon five in a row by 30, 31, h i s t o r y “It’s been an epic run,” STALCUP..........................................40.00 geles.

Wichita State and THATCHER......................................72.00 33, 22 and 16 points since with 600 Elgin said. “It is remarkTHELEN..........................................300.00 Southern Illinois draw well the loss at home to Northassists and 0001 GNERAL BSIC FUND able what they’ve accomTTL:..............................................8,950.83 on the road. ern Iowa.

200 steals. plished.”

0002 GENERAL SPPLEMENTAL Regular Session “With the number of “They’ve been realM a r k i s ADAIR CO AUDITOR'S February 22, 2016 Wichita State enters the The Union County Board of Supervi- OFFICE............................................170.00 programs contending, it ly easy to coach,” coach M c D u f sors met in Regular Session on Monday, IA DHS..........................................5,132.54 tournament just out of the MAYNES LAW OFFICE...............214.48 February 22, 2016.

The meeting was has clearly juiced our atGregg Marshall said. fie was top 25, owing to early seacalled to order at 9:00 AM with the fol- YOUTH EMRGNCY SRVS........1,170.40 tendance,” Elgin said. “It “They’re gifted and talentn a m e d 0002 GNRL SUPPLMNTL lowing members present: Ron Riley, Denson stumbles when VanTOTAL: ......................................6,687.42 nis Brown, and Lois Monday. just makes for a very, ed and they’ve listened and c o n f e r Van Vleet AGENDA: Motion by Monday and 0011 RURAL SERVICES BASIC very Vleet was sidelined with ACCESS ............................................24.00 seconded by Brown to approve the Agen- interesting weekend.” learned.” e n c e a hamstring injury. The ALLIANT...........................................73.34 da. All voting aye, motion carried.

HUSBAND.........................................20.50 MINUTES: Motion by Brown and seconded by Monday to approve the minutes IA WEED COMM ASSOC............130.00 from February 16, 2016. All voting aye, MEDIACOM.....................................73.13 NEOPOST..........................................60.67 motion carried.

OPEN FORUM: Tony Allen discussed 0011 RURAL SRVCS BASIC the Pole Road and 260th Street in Union TTL: ................................................381.64 0020 SECONDARY ROAD FUND County.

SICOG: Motion by Monday and sec- ACCESS...........................................120.00

by Brown to approve the request AGRILAND................................15,592.21 Girls State Basketball Marion 46, Harlanonded 38a draw Centennial 56, Daveport for down from the FederalAnkeny Jump- AKES..................................................18.17 Bloomfield Quarterfinals Classstart 5AHousing pass through North 52 ALLIANT .......................................510.68 Project #8-DRH-216 grant for $61,118.00 ARAMARK.....................................188.96 Class 4A Linn-Mar 60, Indianola 39 by Judy Brimm from Cedar 48, Waukee 46 ASPHALT PAVING ASSOC.........520.00 as presented SICOG. Falls BARCO MUNICIPAL All voting aye, 48 motion carried.

Pella 47, Lewis Central 41 Johnston 60, Southeast Polk CARE: Jana Dailey, CARE, discussed PRODUCTS ....................................253.64 the air compressor and the need to replace CRESTON FARM & HOME.........140.02 a 4 inch pipe that has been leaking and FASTENAL.......................................96.35 GATR ................................................52.86 routine business.

ENGINEER: Steve Akes, Union HALLETT MATERIALS............1,861.17 County Engineer, presented and discussed IA PRISON INDUSTRIES.............244.04 the maintenance activity report and the JIM'S TRUCK & SANITATION...................................85.00 FYR 17 Construction Program.

COUNTY HEALTH INSURANCE: LATHAM...........................................23.26 come better shooters, but Southwestern Commu- 38 years, a 4-H certified Kathryn Brown and Chrystal Damm, MEDIACOM...................................292.22 Bernie Lowe & Associates discussed the MIDWEST WHEEL ......................194.24 better individuals as well.” nity College (SWCC) has shotgun instructor, a Scho- renewal for the Union County Health In- MURPHY TRACTOR & EQUIP..............................................187.75 Roberg replaces Charlie announced Marc Roberg lastic Clay Target Program surance.

CLAIMS: Motion by Brown and sec- NEOPOST .........................................60.68 Mundy of Osceola, who of Afton as the college’s (SCTP) certified shotgun onded by Monday to pay claims 126410- O'HALLORAN................................859.93 PRAIRIE MEADOWS....................443.52 126511. All voting aye, motion carried. has been the head coach new sports shooting coach. instructor, an NRA certi- 0001 GENERAL BASIC FUND SCHILDBERG.............................3,902.33 TL TOOLS.........................................67.49 sincePOINT inception of the He will begin his duties fied pistol instructor, and ABEL..................................................72.00 UNITY CLINC.....................74.00 ACCESS .......................................1,783.04 sports ...................................12,422.91 shooting program as head coach with the an NRA certified range AKIN..................................................13.18 ZIEGLER 0020 SECONDARY ROAD FUND ALLIANT...........................................16.39 during....................................38,211.43 the 2013-14 school start of the 2016-17 sports safety officer.

TOTAL: ARAMARK.......................................27.04 3535 CARE - HIPSLEY TRUST FUND SALES......................................193.60 year.

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WOOD TV INC...............................665.00 BUSCH.................................................9.70 CARE -team HIPSLEYtravels TRUST FUND to Roberg, who has a bach- ington Arms Certified CARD SERVICES.......................1,935.02 3535The TOTAL: ..........................................665.00 CHAMBERLAIN..............................40.00 shooting events, competelor’s degree in fish and Armorer for 870 and 1100 CHAT MOBILITY..........................188.67 4000 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT CHEERS.............................................60.00 FUND ing against teams from wildlife biology from Iowa shotguns and a Sig Sau- CRESTON MUNICIPAL AFTON STAR ..................................88.00 across the Midwest. The State University, worked er Certified Armorer for UTILITIES.......................................279.53 ALLIANT........................................430.00 DUCKWORTH..................................96.23 CULLIGAN.......................................61.75 team is open to men and as a conservation officer P226 and P229 handguns DISTRICT IV TREAS MEDIACOM...................................117.24 ASSOC...............................................67.00 UNION CO TREAS..........................21.00 women.

The team practicfor the Iowa Department for the Iowa DNR. GREATAMERICA..........................123.40 VICKER PROGRAMMING.............72.00 es at High Lakes Outdoor Todd Lorensen, SWCC HANSEN..........................................162.00 VISA/ISSB.........................................39.77 of Natural Resources HEARTLAND TIRE & AUTO........35.41 4000 EMERGENCY MNGEMENT Alliance Three Mile athletic director, said HYSELL.............................................83.52 FUND (DNR) for 32 years.

TOTAL:at .............................864.24 4004 LAW ENFORCEMENT CENTER Lake in Afton.

All particHe retired from the Roberg will be a great fit HY-VEE........................................1,506.36 IACCVSO VET AFFAIRS..............60.00 ARAMARK.......................................33.04 SALES......................................141.00 ipants are required to subDNR in 2010. He current- for the college’s sports ICUBE..............................................200.00 BM IA CO RECORDERS ASSOC.......200.00 GREEN VALLEY PEST .................36.00 mit TRUCK to a background check, ly instructs a permit to shooting program.

ISSB......................................................9.63 JIM'S & & SANITATION.....80.00 his TRUCK energy, expertise, and SANITATION.................................110.00 be willing to complete a “Marc has a tremendous JIM'S carry weapons course for KIBURZ.............................................20.00 MAINSTAY.....................................250.00 excitement for sports MEYER hunterLAB...................................161.90 safety course, and SWCC’s adult and continu- background in shooting for MAFFETT..........................................20.00 MCNAUGHT.....................................40.00 shooting, he will help the NEWTON...........................................85.00 participate in additional ing education department. sport and knows southwest MILLER...........................................150.00 OFFICE MACHINES........................44.57 VALUE.....................................6.03 young men and women at TRUE safety training.

In addition, he has been a Iowa as well as anyone,” NORTON...........................................76.50 OFFICE MACHINES.....................310.66 VERIZON .......................................440.11 Southwestern not only be- 4004 LAW ENFORCEMENT CENTER hunter safety instructor for Lorensen explained. “With PETZNICKS....................................235.50 POWERS FUNERAL HOME........320.00 TOTAL: ......................................1,307.65 SHOPKO PHARMACY.................138.93 4100 CO ASSESSMENT EXP STALCUP..........................................40.00 BANKERS LEASING....................103.54 THATCHER......................................72.00 4100 CO ASSESSMENT EXPENSE THELEN..........................................300.00 TOTAL: ..........................................103.54 0001 GNERAL BSIC FUND 4150 SOUTHERN HILLS REGION TTL:..............................................8,950.83 ADAMS CO FREE PRESS..............23.22 0002 GENERAL SPPLEMENTAL Regular Session AISTROPE.......................................154.64 ADAIR CO AUDITOR'S February 22, 2016 CARE..........................................12,050.00 The Union County Board of Supervi- OFFICE............................................170.00 CENTURY LINK............................111.93 sors met in Regular Session on Monday, IA DHS..........................................5,132.54 COUNSEL OFFICE & DOC............90.32 February 22, 2016. The meeting was MAYNES LAW OFFICE...............214.48 CROSSROADS .........................17,403.28 called to order at 9:00 AM with the fol- YOUTH EMRGNCY SRVS........1,170.40 HARDIN CO. COMM lowing members present: Ron Riley, Den- 0002 GNRL SUPPLMNTL SERVICES.......................................203.72 TOTAL: ......................................6,687.42 nis Brown, and Lois Monday.

INTEGRATED TELEHEALTH . . .187.50 0011 RURAL SERVICES BASIC AGENDA: Motion by Monday and DHS........................................23,624.10 ...shipped directly to seconded by Brown to approve the Agen- ACCESS ............................................24.00 IA IA FOCUS..........................................96.80 your door!

ALLIANT...........................................73.34 da. All voting aye, motion carried.

MAYNES LAW OFFICE...............580.56 MINUTES: Motion by Brown and sec- HUSBAND.........................................20.50 NISHNA PRODUCTIONS...............70.20 Visit our PhotoStore at: onded by Monday to approve the minutes IA WEED COMM ASSOC............130.00 NOSEKABEL..................................324.74 from February 16, 2016. All voting aye, MEDIACOM.....................................73.13 OPTIMAE LIFESERVICES...........834.00 Check us out at www.crestonnews.com or at any local newspaper rack. www.crestonnews.com motion carried.

NEOPOST..........................................60.67 PARTNERSHIP FOR OPEN FORUM: Tony Allen discussed 0011 RURAL SRVCS BASIC PROGRESS..................................5,580.00 the Pole Road and 260th Street in Union TTL: ................................................381.64 RAY......................................................6.16 County.

0020 SECONDARY ROAD FUND SOUTHERN IA TROLLEY........1,417.98 SICOG: Motion by Monday and sec- ACCESS...........................................120.00 SW IA PLANNING COUNCL.........31.25 onded by Brown to approve the request AGRILAND................................15,592.21 SWANSON........................................96.68 TENCO INDUSTRIES...................150.25 for a draw down from the Federal Jump- AKES..................................................18.17 UNION CO SHERIFF.....................704.04 start Housing pass through Bloomfield ALLIANT .......................................510.68 Project #8-DRH-216 grant for $61,118.00 ARAMARK.....................................188.96 4150 SOUTHERN HILLS REGION as presented by Judy Brimm from SICOG. ASPHALT PAVING ASSOC.........520.00 IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT TOTAL: ....................................63,741.37 All voting aye, motion carried.

BARCO MUNICIPAL FOR UNION COUNTY 4960 SANITARY LANDFILL CARE: Jana Dailey, CARE, discussed PRODUCTS ....................................253.64 Estate of LEONARD C. PAGE, PlainCHAT MOBILITY..........................122.72 the air compressor and the need to replace CRESTON FARM & HOME.........140.02 tiff, 4960 SANITARY LANDFILL a 4 inch pipe that has been leaking and FASTENAL.......................................96.35 vs.

TOTAL: ..........................................122.72 GATR ................................................52.86 WILMA BOAN, routine business.

8500 CO HEALTH INSURANCE And her unknown heirs, devisees, ENGINEER: Steve Akes, Union HALLETT MATERIALS............1,861.17 BERNIE LOWE..............................896.00 grantees, assignees, successors in interest County Engineer, presented and discussed IA PRISON INDUSTRIES.............244.04 EMPLOYEE BENEFIT and their unknown spouses and the un- the maintenance activity report and the JIM'S TRUCK & SYSTEMS..................................87,415.86 SANITATION...................................85.00 known claimants of the following de- FYR 17 Construction Program.

8500 CO HEALTH INSURANCE scribed real estate situated in Union CounCOUNTY HEALTH INSURANCE: LATHAM...........................................23.26 TOTAL: ....................................88,311.86 ty, Iowa, Blocks Numbered One (1) And Kathryn Brown and Chrystal Damm, MEDIACOM...................................292.22 GRAND TOTAL:...................209,347.70 Two (2), Lot Numbered One (1) and The Bernie Lowe & Associates discussed the MIDWEST WHEEL ......................194.24 ADJOURNMENT: There being no East Half (1/2) of Lot Numbered Four (4), renewal for the Union County Health In- MURPHY TRACTOR & further business, the meeting was adEQUIP..............................................187.75 all in Norton's Addition to Kent, Union surance. journed at 12:45 PM. County, Iowa, Defendants CLAIMS: Motion by Brown and sec- NEOPOST .........................................60.68 ATTEST: SANDY HYSELL, ORIGINAL NOTICE onded by Monday to pay claims 126410- O'HALLORAN................................859.93 AUDITOR PRAIRIE MEADOWS....................443.52 Equity No. EQCV017975 126511. All voting aye, motion carried.

BY: RON RILEY, CHAIRMAN SCHILDBERG.............................3,902.33 TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFEN- 0001 GENERAL BASIC FUND BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TL TOOLS.........................................67.49 DANT: ABEL..................................................72.00 UNITY POINT CLINC.....................74.00 You are hereby notified that a Petition ACCESS .......................................1,783.04 ZIEGLER ...................................12,422.91 has been filed in the office of the Clerk of AKIN..................................................13.18 0020 SECONDARY ROAD FUND this Court naming you as the Defendant in ALLIANT...........................................16.39 TOTAL: ....................................38,211.43 this action, which Petition prays for title to ARAMARK.......................................27.04 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 3535 CARE - HIPSLEY TRUST FUND the real estate to be established in the BM SALES......................................193.60 BEFORE THE CRESTON PLANNING WOOD TV INC...............................665.00 Plaintiff. The attorney for the Plaintiff is BUSCH.................................................9.70 AND ZONING COMMISSION David L. Jungmann, whose address is 113 CARD SERVICES.......................1,935.02 3535 CARE - HIPSLEY TRUST FUND To Whom It May Concern: West Iowa Street, P.O. Box 329, Green- CHAMBERLAIN..............................40.00 TOTAL: ..........................................665.00 You are hereby notified that Sonntag field, Iowa 50849. The attorney's phone CHAT MOBILITY..........................188.67 4000 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Development LLC has requested rezoning number is (641) 743-6195; facsimile num- CHEERS.............................................60.00 FUND from R-1 Single Family to R-2 Multiple ber (641) 743-8977.

CRESTON MUNICIPAL AFTON STAR ..................................88.00 Family, the following properties, to-wit: The Petition in this action has been filed UTILITIES.......................................279.53 ALLIANT........................................430.00 A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN in a county that utilizes electronic filing. CULLIGAN.......................................61.75 DUCKWORTH..................................96.23 THE W 1/2 OF THE SE 1/4 OF SECFor general rules and information on elec- DISTRICT IV TREAS MEDIACOM...................................117.24 2, TOWNSHIP 72 NORTH, TION tronic filing, see Iowa Court Rules Chap- ASSOC...............................................67.00 UNION CO TREAS..........................21.00 RANGE 31 WEST OF THE 5TH PM, IN ter 16. See Iowa Court Rules Chapter 16, GREATAMERICA..........................123.40 VICKER PROGRAMMING.............72.00 THE CITY OF CRESTON, UNION division VI as it concerns the protection of HANSEN..........................................162.00 VISA/ISSB.........................................39.77 personal information in Court filings.

HEARTLAND TIRE & AUTO........35.41 4000 EMERGENCY MNGEMENT COUNTY, IOWA, AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS: You must serve a motion or answer on HYSELL.............................................83.52 FUND TOTAL: .............................864.24 PARCEL "G" OF SECTION 2 , AND or before the 21st day of April, 2016, and HY-VEE........................................1,506.36 4004 LAW ENFORCEMENT CENTER A PARCEL BEGINNING AT THE NW within a reasonable time thereafter, file IACCVSO VET AFFAIRS..............60.00 ARAMARK.......................................33.04 CORNER OF SAID PARCEL "G"; your motion or answer with the Clerk of ICUBE..............................................200.00 BM SALES......................................141.00 THENCE N0°7'41"W, ALONG THE Court for Union, at the county courthouse IA CO RECORDERS ASSOC.......200.00 GREEN VALLEY PEST .................36.00 EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF COTin Creston, Iowa. If you do not, judgment ISSB......................................................9.63 JIM'S TRUCK & TONWOOD STREET, 1139.32 FEET; by default may be rendered against you for JIM'S TRUCK & SANITATION.....80.00 SANITATION.................................110.00 THENCE N89°52'19"E, 391.61 FEET; the relief demanded in the petition. Hear- KIBURZ.............................................20.00 MAINSTAY.....................................250.00 THENCE S55°32'52"E, 379.75 FEET; ing is set for the 22nd day of April, 2016, MAFFETT..........................................20.00 MEYER LAB...................................161.90 THENCE S34°27'08"W, 245.11 FEET; at 1:30 o'clock P.M. in the courthouse in MCNAUGHT.....................................40.00 NEWTON...........................................85.00 THENCE, S0°07'31"W, 650.92 FEET; Creston, Union County, Iowa.

MILLER...........................................150.00 OFFICE MACHINES........................44.57 THENCE S16°20'27"W, 80.30 FEET TO If you require the assistance of auxiliary NORTON...........................................76.50 TRUE VALUE.....................................6.03 THE NE CORNER OF SAID PARCEL aids or services to participate in court be- OFFICE MACHINES.....................310.66 VERIZON .......................................440.11 cause of a disability, immediately call PETZNICKS....................................235.50 4004 LAW ENFORCEMENT CENTER "G"; THENCE N89°29'50"W, ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID PARCEL your District ADA Coordinator at (515) POWERS FUNERAL HOME........320.00 TOTAL: ......................................1,307.65 "G", 539.55 FEET TO THE POINT OF 286-3394. (If you are hearing impaired, SHOPKO PHARMACY.................138.93 4100 CO ASSESSMENT EXP BEGINNING; SAID PARCELS CONcall Relay Iowa TTY at 1-800-735-2942).

STALCUP..........................................40.00 BANKERS LEASING....................103.54 TAINING 15.0124 ACRES. IMPORTANT THATCHER......................................72.00 4100 CO ASSESSMENT EXPENSE More commonly known as 1707 West YOU ARE ADVISED TO SEEK LE- THELEN..........................................300.00 TOTAL: ..........................................103.54 Adams Street, Creston, IA. GAL ADVICE AT ONCE TO PROTECT 0001 GNERAL BSIC FUND 4150 SOUTHERN HILLS REGION You are further notified that the CreYOUR INTERESTS. TTL:..............................................8,950.83 ADAMS CO FREE PRESS..............23.22 ston Planning and Zoning Commission 0002 GENERAL SPPLEMENTAL AISTROPE.......................................154.64 Regular Session will hold a public hearing regarding this ADAIR CO AUDITOR'S CARE..........................................12,050.00 February 22, 2016 request at 5:30 p.m. on the 22nd day of OFFICE............................................170.00 CENTURY LINK............................111.93 The Union County Board of Supervi- IA DHS..........................................5,132.54 March, 2016, at the Council Chambers, COUNSEL OFFICE & DOC............90.32 sors met in Regular Session on Monday, MAYNES LAW OFFICE...............214.48 Creston City Hall/Restored Depot, 116 CROSSROADS .........................17,403.28 February 22, 2016. The meeting was YOUTH EMRGNCY SRVS........1,170.40 West Adams Street, Creston, Iowa.

HARDIN CO. COMM called to order at 9:00 AM with the folYou are further notified that you may 0002 GNRL SUPPLMNTL SERVICES.......................................203.72 lowing members present: Ron Riley, Denappear at the above time and place, either TOTAL: ......................................6,687.42 INTEGRATED TELEHEALTH . . .187.50 nis Brown, and Lois Monday. in person or by a duly authorized agent or IA DHS........................................23,624.10 AGENDA: Motion by Monday and 0011 RURAL SERVICES BASIC attorney, to make any comments you may ACCESS ............................................24.00 IA FOCUS..........................................96.80 seconded by Brown to approve the Agenwish concerning the proposed re-zoning ALLIANT...........................................73.34 MAYNES LAW OFFICE...............580.56 da. All voting aye, motion carried. request. If you are unable to attend in perHUSBAND.........................................20.50 NISHNA PRODUCTIONS...............70.20 MINUTES: Motion by Brown and secson, written comments will be received by IA WEED COMM ASSOC............130.00 NOSEKABEL..................................324.74 onded by Monday to approve the minutes Planning and Zoning Commission at the MEDIACOM.....................................73.13 OPTIMAE LIFESERVICES...........834.00 from February 16, 2016. All voting aye, the time of the meeting and will be made NEOPOST..........................................60.67 PARTNERSHIP FOR motion carried. part of the public hearing in this matter.

0011 RURAL SRVCS BASIC PROGRESS..................................5,580.00 THIS IS AN OFFICIAL NOTICE OF OPEN FORUM: Tony Allen discussed TTL: ................................................381.64 RAY......................................................6.16 THE CRESTON PLANNING AND ZONthe Pole Road and 260th Street in Union 0020 SECONDARY ROAD FUND SOUTHERN IA TROLLEY........1,417.98 ING COMMISSION AND YOU County.

SW IA PLANNING COUNCL.........31.25 SHOULD GOVERN YOURSELF ACSICOG: Motion by Monday and sec- ACCESS...........................................120.00 AGRILAND................................15,592.21 SWANSON........................................96.68 CORDINGLY. onded by Brown to approve the request AKES..................................................18.17 TENCO INDUSTRIES...................150.25 Respectfully submitted, for a draw down from the Federal JumpALLIANT .......................................510.68 UNION CO SHERIFF.....................704.04 Kevin W. Kruse start Housing pass through Bloomfield 4150 SOUTHERN HILLS REGION Zoning Administrator Project #8-DRH-216 grant for $61,118.00 ARAMARK.....................................188.96 ASPHALT PAVING ASSOC.........520.00 TOTAL: ....................................63,741.37

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We are looking for a goalorientated individual to help provide the most efficient dental care for our community, optimal dentistry and patient care is of utmost importance, so join our team today! Salary based on experience some benefits offered depending on full or part time work.

Amber Hayes, classified manager 641-782-2141, ext. 6441 classified@ crestonnews.com

Please send resume in C/O Dr. Maria Fuller to 2244 Loomis Ave, Corning, IA 50841, fax; 641-322-3377 or e-mail to; mftooth@yahoo.com

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AIRGAS DRY ICE CLASS A Local Tractor Trailer Drivers. Must have tanker and hazmat endorsement. Home Every Day! New Truck!

COMPETITIVE PAY -GREAT BENEFITS! Apply online at: www.air-

CRESTON or Orient CAREGIVERS NEEDED to assist senior with housekeeping, meals, etc., 5-20 hours per week $9.00/hour plus hiring bonus! Great permanent part-time position! Caretech 1-800991-7006.

FOR RENT IN AFTON: Efficiency $550/mo.; 1-bedroom $650/mo., furnished, all utilities plus internet and Dish 641-344included, 5478.

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OUR BUSINESS IS FINDING YOU NEW BUSINESS! Place EFFICIENCY APART- a Classified Ad in the CNA. MENTS. Spacious 782-2141. downtown Creston oneroom apartment fur- FOR RENT nished with refrigerator, 2 Bedroom Apartment Senior Living microwave, private bath. in Orient $425/monthly includes NO Pets • Dep. Req. all utilities, +deposit, $375 a month srherriott@gmail.com, CALL 641-202-1883 641-208-0511.

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CLASSIFIEDS WORK! Call TODAY! 641-782-2141 ext. 6441

Iowa Focus is seeking trustworthy, honest individuals for direct support providers in Creston for Full-time day and Part-time which includes every other weekend.

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

Sat. Mar. 12- 10:00AM Rural Creston, IA. 2013 JD 4720 MFWD DSL Tractor with loader, JD 6600 Combine & Heads, Frontier 3 pt. Acreage Equip., GF and BB Wagons, Shop & Hand Tools, Farm Toys & Collectibles for Dale & Pat Wagner.

Auctioneers: Darwin West, Tom Frey, Todd Crill, Brandon Frey, Zack Ballad, Steve Bergren.

Mon. April 11- 10:00AM Creston, IA. Annual Spring Consignment Auction at Creston Livestock Auction. Auctioneers: Darwin West, Tom Frey, Todd Crill, Brandon Frey, Zack Ballad, Steve Bergren.

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CUSTOMER SERVICE/SALES REPRESENTATIVE

Looking for qualified candidates who possess great customer services/sales experience. Must be proficient with cellular technology, be willing to travel to Creston, Osceola and Chariton and be self-motivated. Starting pay is $11.50 per hour plus commission.

Send resumes to kathya@elitestaffinginc.com to apply today or stop by

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

Elite Staffing

100 E Taylor (HWY 34) Creston, or call 641-782-2565 for details.

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

Experience working with people with disabilities preferred, HS Diploma/GED and Drivers License is required. Starting Wage is $9.75, Training Included.

Interested applicants may apply in person at

Iowa Focus, 105 W Adams – Ste B, Creston, Iowa. EOE

Equal Opportunity Employer

DRIVERS CLASS A CDL NEEDED! $7500 SIGN ON BONUS!!

• Regional Routes with More Home Time • Weekends OFF!!

• GUARANTEED PAY & EARN $65k+ FIRST YEAR!!!

• Medical Benefits on DAY 1!

• Profit Sharing*401k + match The McLane Company is one of the nation’s leading distribution and logistics companies.

All loads dispatch and return to Des Moines, IA. Loads are 16-24 hours long, & run Mon-Fri. Apply online

driveformclane.com/ goto/minnesota Or Call Hollie at

507-664-3038

SOUTHERN PRAIRIE YMCA HEALTHY LIVING COORDINATOR Job Description The Healthy Living Coordinator manages the health and wellness department, which includes the wellness center, wellness programs and services, aerobics programs, and special events such as races.

Essential Functions/Expectations * Oversees staff and budget management, as well as program and service development * Work to increase program revenue and membership retention * Aid in program, volunteer and character development while providing support to all staff and membership base.

Salary and hours This position is part time and requires nights and weekends. The rate of pay is based on experience and will range from $7.25-$10.00 an hour.

How to Apply Applications are available at the YMCA front desk or e-mail your resume to: kworland@southernprairieymca.com

Southern Prairie YMCA 1201 W. Townline St. • Creston EOE

Clearview Homes “A Home Away From Home”

Clearview Home in Clearfield is looking for Full and Part time

Certified Nurse Aides to join our team.

We are looking for aides with an upbeat personality, strong and dependable work ethic and who are passionate about caring for the elderly.

Clearview Home is a privately owned nursing home offering a flexible schedule, excellent benefits and very competitive wages.

Our benefits include Vacation, Holiday and Sick Pay, Health, Dental and Life insurance and 401K. Also we offer paid training and in-services.

Full-time/Part-time Unload Your Car Unload your used car, truck or SUV with a fast-moving ad in our “Automotive” Classifieds...and if you’re looking to pick up something with more “pickup”, the Classifieds is your best vehicle for getting the show on the road!

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HCI Hospice Care Services - Greater Regional Hospice Home is looking for compassionate employees to serve patients during their end of life journey: PRN Hospice RN: Valid Iowa RN license, 1 year home health/hospice experience preferred.

FTR-3 Hospice RN: 12 hour shifts, 6pm-6am Hospice Aide PTR-2: (12 hour shifts, 24 hours per week); 1 year in nursing home or home health preferred Submit a cover letter and resume or application to: hrinfo@hci-vns.org A pre-employment background check, physical and drug screen are required.

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Love is our mission!

If providing compassionate, high quality care is your passion, we have an opportunity for you!

Contact Sandy Allison Creston News Advertiser, 641-782-2141 x6451

Responsible for daily office administrative tasks, such as filing, answering phone calls, and client and caregiver scheduling. Ability to do some hours as a caregiver for initial client assessments or filling in for other staff as needed.

Must have a valid driver’s license and proof of auto insurance, good driving record, and must be at least 18 years of age. 1 year healthcare experience, knowledge of CDAC Medicaid program and CNA preferred.

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Please contact Amanda at apottorff@greatlovecompany.com

Call Patty Parrish at 641-336-2333 or stop by for application

Clearview Homes

Clearfield, IA • 641-336-2333 “A home away from home” Providing quality care for our residents for over 55 years!

NOW HIRING Full-time & Part-time Mornings and Days Up to $9.50 per hour We offer flexible hours, competitive pay, free uniforms, employee meal plan, retirement plan and much more!

McDonald’s Creston 608 Wyoming Avenue Creston, IA 50801 Apply online at: www.mylocalmcd.com/creston This independent McDonald’s Franchise is an Equal Opportunity Employer commited to a diverse and inclusive workforce.

RN/LPN

Midwest Opportunities is searching for a RN/LPN to work at our Corning location. This position requires a current RN/LPN license.

We offer an excellent benefit package, casual dress, paid time off and more.

If you are interested in joining a great team of people send a resume to Wendy Thibodeaux at wendy.thibodeaux@midwestopportunities.org or mail to 2246 Loomis Avenue, Corning Iowa, 50841.

If you would like you may call her at 641-322-3520 x145.

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

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

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

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

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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.

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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 SouthPlumber west Iowa, free estimates, 641-322SCHROEDER PLUMBING and 5160 or 1-800-245-0337.

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Donate blood during Red Cross Month An upcoming blood drive will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Wednesday, March 16 at Creston High School.

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During Red Cross Month in March, the American Red Cross invites individuals to become everyday heroes by giving blood.

March has been recognized as Red Cross Month by every U.S. president since 1943. Red Cross Month is a celebration of supporters who are the face of the Red

Cross in their communities, helping to prepare for and bringing help and hope after emergencies.

For more than 30 years, blood donor Sherri Kay has been helping the Red Cross fulfill its lifesaving mission.

“Knowing that I help to save lives and make a difference through the Red Cross is one of the most significant things that I do,” Kay said.

Heroes of all blood types are needed to ensure a sufficient blood supply this spring. The Red Cross must collect approximately 14,000 blood and platelet donations every day for patients.

An upcoming blood donation opportunity in Union

County will be from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, at Creston High School, 601 W. Townline Road.

How to donate blood Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients.

A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental con-

sent in some states), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.

Blood donors can now save time at their next donation by using RapidPass to complete their pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online on the day of their donation prior to arriving at the blood drive. To get started and learn more, visit redcrossblood.org/RapidPass and follow the instructions on the site.

Severe weather week tornado drill planned March 23 Severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are one of Iowa’s most common hazards. That is why it is important to prepare for these types of emergencies. Do you know what to do when severe weather affects your workplace?

How do you know when it is time to seek shelter and where to go? Who gives you the all clear to return to your work area?

These are the types of questions and procedures you can check with the annual tornado drill scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 23. This drill is held in conjunction with the National Weather Service.

This is a great opportunity for employees, students

and guests, to review their weather procedures. This drill is statewide, and everyone in Iowa is encouraged to participate.

The drill will proceed as follows: 10 a.m.: Tornado watch (drill) given over NOAA Weather Radio. No sheltering is required.

10:15 am: Tornado warning (drill) given over NOAA Weather Radio. Everyone will proceed to designated shelters immediately.

10:30 am: All clear (drill) given over NOAA Weather Radio. Everyone will return to their work stations.

• If there is actual severe weather Wednesday, March 23, the drill will be post-

poned to 10 a.m. Thursday, March 24.

Definitions of watch and warning are taken from the National Weather Service website, www.weather.gov.

Watch: A National Weather Service product indicating that a particular hazard is possible, i.e., that conditions are more favorable than usual for its occurrence. A watch is a recommendation for planning, preparation and increased awareness (i.e., to be alert for changing weather, listen for further information and think about what to do if the danger materializes).

Warning: A product issued

by National Weather Service local offices indicating that a particular weather hazard is

either imminent or has been reported. A warning indicates the need to take action to protect life and property.

The type of hazard is reflected in the type of warning (i.e., tornado warning, blizzard warning, etc.).

Make sure you know where your shelter location is prior to this drill. If you are not sure about the workplace or schools procedures you should follow in times of weather watches and warnings, talk to your supervisor.

Do not take this drill for granted. Use the 30 minutes of this exercise to make sure you know where to go, and the steps to take, when severe weather strikes.

Adair County Fair seeks donors for the 2016 fair, which will be held July 20-24.

Massena, Anita and Correctionville; Thompson Cattle Company, Tom Thompson, of Bridgewater; Union State Bank of Bridgewater and Greenfield; Baier Stock Farms of Orient; Holliday Farms of Greenfield; Titan Machinery, David Davis, of Greenfield; 21st Century Cooperative of Fontanelle; Bart Mostaert of Anita; Nodaway Valley Ag LLC, Dennis Dukes, of Greenfield; AgriVision of Massena; Guthrie County Cattlemen; Madison County Auction, Tom and DeAnn Christensen, of Winterset; Massena Live-

stock, Mark Venteicher; Precision Crop Management; Creston Livestock Auction, Tom Frey, of Creston; Farmers Cooperative Company of Creston and Afton; Schneider Cattle Company of Stuart; Shnurman Sire Service; Ultra Ova Ultrasound, Toby Muller, of Adair and Paul Herr family of Fontanelle.

Other individuals and groups sponsoring county fair recognition include Grace Evans of Bridgewater; Beth and McKenna Davenport of Adair; Hugh and Jackie Swoyer of Urbandale; Jensen Event

Rentals, Kenny and Pam Jensen, of Greenfield; Shirley Roach, in memory of Vernon Roach, of Greenfield; Dan and Pat Westphal of Bridgewater; Gus Automotive, Gus and Rita Guisinger, of Stuart; Jim and Karen Tussey of Orient; Anderson Stock Farms and Nodaway Valley Farms, Blake Anderson of Fontanelle; Oak Hill Hatchery, Steve and Evelyn Powell, of Menlo; Orient-Macksburg FFA Chapter; JMK Goats of Atlantic; B and D Farms, Bill and Dawn McCrory, of Atlantic and Summerset Citizens 4-H Club.

Creston • 782-7023

MEAT SALE FRIDAYS Every Friday in March

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Earn 50¢ per gallon with each $25.00 Meat & Adair County Fair recognition donors needed Seafood Dept. purchase.

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GREENFIELD – A large group of individuals and businesses have stepped forward as 4-H and FFA county fair recognition donors for Adair County Fair. More than 180 county fair recognition awards are presented during the course of the fair for outstanding achievement in everything from the champion market steer to the top communication and clothing event entry. County fair recognition donors are still needed for the 2016 fair, which is slated for July 20-24.

Anyone interested in becoming a county fair recognition donor should contact Donna Wallace at Adair County Extension Office at 641-743-8412 or 1-800ISUE399. The donor’s name is engraved on the trophy plate or displayed on the back of the banner they provide for the fair. Donors will also be listed in the fair book.

A number of the beef trophies were auctioned at the annual Adair County Cattlemen’s Banquet. Successful bidders include: Bart and Sarah Boehm of Fontanelle; Kurt and Rhonda Boehm of Orient; Bridgewater Tires and More; Farmers and Merchants State Bank of Winterset, Orient and St. Charles; Farm Credit Services of America, Cody Purdum; Thompson Trucking, Lloyd “Doc” Thompson, of Bridgewater; First National Bank of Fontanelle, Greenfield,

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2012 Lincoln MKS

Great comfort awaits you with this full sized Lincoln car. Heated/cooled front seats, heated rear seats. Auto-sensing wipers, auto head lights, too, - Auto-on and auto-dim! AM/FM/ SiriusXM radio, CD, Jukebox, Navigation, and more! If you are looking for a comfortable ride, you need to check out this Lincoln.

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2014 Ford Taurus Limited

Here is what affordable comfort looks like! Silver exterior accented with the black leather interior that will wrap you in comfort and safety. Factory remote start, heated/cooled seats, back up camera, and more. Balance of the factory warranty, too!

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THE MORE YOU BUY THE MORE YOU SAVE Spend $50 or more SAVE $1.00 per gallon Spend $75 or more SAVE $1.50 per gallon Spend $100 or more SAVE $2.00 per gallon

MILK FUEL SAVER ONE DAY SALE

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2014 Ford Mustang Convertible

The temperatures are getting warmer, time to think about some having some fun!

This affordable base unit has a beautiful red exterior matched up with black cloth interior. The V6 engine provides the opportunity for excellent fuel efficiency on your drives, too. Balance of the factory warranty remains for this Mustang, too.

PRICE REDUCED - $23,995

To see more images of these, and other pre-owned vehicles, be sure to visit www.crestonautomotive.com 410 W. Adams Creston, IA 50801 641-782-2179

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