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Mount Ayr’s Kelcie Shields and Nodaway Valley’s Josie Clarke were named to Iowa Newspaper Association’s allstate basketball teams. More in SPORTS, page 7A. >>

Two St. Malachy music students received outstanding I+ ratings at a recent instrumental and ensemble contest. Who are they? See page 2A of today’s paper. >>

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Blue and Green: With the help of the Creston High School symphonic band, Michael Peters, director of bands at Creston High School, brings “Blue and Green Music” by Samuel R. Hazo to life at the CHS annual spring concert Monday night in the school auditorium. The song is based on artist Georgia O’Keefe’s 1921 painting of the same name, which is currently on display at the Art Institute of Chicago.

Mount Ayr receives $700K scholarship endowment

By KELSEY HAUGEN CNA staff reporter khaugen@crestonnews.com

MOUNT AYR – This year, Mount Ayr Community School has a new $700,000 scholarship endowment for seniors, thanks to a Benton native who left the money to the school when she passed away in 2014.

“We have 19 kids that applied for this scholarship,” said John Larsen, Mount Ayr middle/high s c h o o l Larsen guidance counselor. “There is a total of $31,000 that will be

awarded this year, and the recipients are yet to be determined.”

Not long after Viona Vaughn Snyder’s obituary was published, a letter was sent to Mount Ayr Community School stating Vaughn Snyder had left the $700,000 endowment.

“Nobody really saw this one coming, and it’s going to be a huge shot in the arm for the educational needs of our seniors,” Larsen said. “(Vaughn Snyder) was originally from Ringgold County and I think just felt she wanted to give something back and evidently had a strong interest in giving back to education.”

The endowment is administered through Wells Fargo Wealth Management/Philanthropic Services.

Similar to other scholarships the school offers, the Vaughn Snyder endowment is set up so that the principal, $700,000, is never actually touched. Instead, the amount of scholarship money awarded each year is based on the interest the principal accrues.

“The better the markets do, the more money we get; the worse the markets do, the less money we get,” Larsen said. “We won’t award money unless its current value exceeds its historical value, so it’s possible at some point it could dip below the original amount that was put in the endowment, and in that case, we would award no money.”

This year, the interest for the Vaughn Snyder endowment is $31,000, so that is

the amount to be awarded this year.

“It’s a wonderful scholarship, and it will allow a lot of opportunities for our students,” said Lynne Wallace, Mount Ayr middle/ high school principal. “The dividend of $31,000 will go a long ways with our seniors.”

With 19 senior applicants this year, it is possible every applicant will get a portion of the $31,000. However, it is also possible to give the entire $31,000 to one student. It is up to the Mount Ayr scholarship committee to decide how many students earn scholarships and how much each scholarship is worth.

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Those wishing to run for a Union County supervisor seat at the next election can now file papers.

The filing period opened Monday, and stays open until 5 p.m. March 30.

“The June primary is coming up, and the county offices that are up this year are the sheriff, the auditor and two seats on the board Hysell of supervisors,” said Union County Auditor Sandy Hysell.

The election, which is Nov.

Creston Fire Department hosts annual public dance The Creston Volunteer Fire Department is hosting its annual public dance and fundraiser Saturday, March 12, at the Eagles Club, 300 E. Montgomery St. The dance will be from 8 p.m. to midnight, with music provided by “Western

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RAGBRAI: The complete RAGBRAI route from Creston to Leon on July 26 was announced this morning.

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The route travels 58.5 miles with a challenging 3,318 feet of climb. The whole route features only three turns, so it will be hard to get lost.

RAGBRAI will return to the town of Diagonal after a 35-year hiatus.

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8, is for two spots available on the board. Seats for board member Lois Monday and Vice Chairperson Dennis Brown are up for the election.

Also up for re-election are Hysell and Union County Sheriff Rick Piel.

“Anybody who’s interested in running for these seats can come up to the auditor’s office, and we can give them the nomination papers and let them know how many signatures they will need,” Hysell said.

Currently, Hysell, Piel, Monday and Brown have taken papers out for their current seats, and Bob Brown, former supervisor, has taken papers for a seat on the Board of Supervisors.

But, in order to have your name on the ballot, papers must be filed with the Union County Auditor’s Office before the filing period is over.

• In other county supervisors news, the board unanimously approved the fiscal year 2017 county budget as presented during the regularly scheduled meeting Monday.

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The Creston Fire Department serves to protect life and property in Creston and Union County. Firefighters respond to a variety of calls, such as medical calls and structure fires.

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From left, East Union Energizers Callie Gossman, Danielle Schwarz and Allison Hadley perform a never-before-seen pom routine “X’s & O’s” during East Union High School’s “Amp Your Socks Off” event held Friday at the school gymnasium in Afton. More than 125 people attended the event that also included the Southwestern Community College Dazzlers and a dance-off competition for elementary students.

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Deaths Geraldean Haigler Glendale, Ariz.

Geraldean “Chick” Haigler, 100, formerly of Prescott, passed away in Glendale, Arizona, on March Haigler 1, 2016, at Arrowhead Adult Care Home from complications of surgery for a leg fracture.

Geraldean Anna Haigler, daughter of Samuel and Sarah (Hann) Yeadon, was born April 30, 1915, in Prescott. She graduated from Prescott High School in 1933 and was married to Rex Haigler of Lenox on Sept. 2, 1936. She lived

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ments of applicants for the Vaughn Snyder scholarship, as set up by Wells Fargo. The student must: • be a graduating senior, • have a GPA of 2.5 or higher • and have plans to attend a college, university or technical school beginning in fall 2016.

“This is our first year, so there are no crystal-clear guidelines,” Larsen said.

“But I’m sure factors the committee will consider are: academic achievement, financial need and character – even things extending to community service.”

While Mount Ayr Community School has many scholarship foundations,

most of her life in southwest Iowa, primarily in Prescott, and was known by many as their Avon sales representative until the age of 80. Due to failing vision, she moved to Rutledge, Tennessee, in 2005 and later to Glendale, Arizona.

Geraldean was preceded in death by husband Rex; son Jerald Haigler; her parents and 10 siblings.

She is survived by daughter Vonda Belle Banks and husband John of Rutledge, Tennessee; son Robert Haigler and wife Le of Glendale, Arizona; granddaughter Sarah (Andrew) Price; grandsons, Darrell Haigler and David Eric Williams and great-grandchildren Elizabeth and Cody Price and Anna Jo Williams.

Service arrangements will be private and are pending.

Vaughn Snyder’s endowment is currently the largest and is strictly for Mount Ayr graduates, while some of the other scholarships are awarded to multiple area schools.

With the Vaughn Snyder endowment and others, Larsen said Mount Ayr school currently has about $1 million in money endowed for scholarships.

“Our kids that are graduating now probably have at least $60,000 available that was not available to classes graduating as recently as three years ago between all the recent scholarships that have come in,” Larsen said.

“It’s a big deal, but on the other hand, given the rise in the cost of education, I think we’ve maybe caught back up with inflation a little bit.”

Henry A. Wallace Country Life Center offers workshops ORIENT – At least one topic for nearly every gardener will be covered at The Wallace Centers of Iowa’s annual garden workshop Saturday, April 2, at Henry A. Wallace Country Life Center in Orient.

Local and regional experts will provide information on orchids, shrubs, food preservation, monarchs and milkweed. Speakers include Gregg Pattison of the U.S. Fisheries and Wildlife Service, Barb Fuller from ISU Extension and Outreach, Barry Laws and Larry Skellenger of Quilted Gardens and Nursery in Des Moines and Carson Whitlow of Adel.

The registration fee includes morning refreshments, lunch, handouts and door prizes. Doors open at 8:15 a.m., and closing remarks will end the day at 3:30 p.m. Five Master Gardener continuing education hours are available. Participants are encouraged to bring gently used gardening books and magazines to swap.

The day’s schedule and registration form can be

downloaded from the website at www.wallace.org.

Registrants can also call the Country Life Center at 641-337-5019. Registration is due March 25. The center is located at 2773 290th St. in rural Orient.

Also offered this spring are two “Cookin’ with Katie” classes. On April 11, chef Katie Porter will have a class on ice cream and May 9 will be summer picnic dishes. All of the classes start at 5:30 p.m., last at least two hours and include dinner and take-home materials. Space is limited to 12 students to ensure individual attention. Contact Deborah at 515-243-7063 or deborahboyer@wallace. org to reserve your seat.

The Wallace Centers of Iowa’s two locations are the Henry A. Wallace Country Life Center in rural Orient and the Wallace House in Des Moines. Together, the two historic sites provide educational programs and community services, produce fruits and vegetables and offer locally-sourced meals. More information about the non-profit can be found at www.wallace.org.

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Southwestern Community College (SWCC) sophomore Tom Hol of Osceola was elected as vice president of the southwest district for the Phi Theta Kappa Iowa Region during the Iowa Regional Convention held Feb. 26-27 at Fairfield Inn and Suites in Urbandale.

Hol, majoring in business, served as SWCC’s Phi Theta Kappa chapter president during the 2014-15 school year. He is currently the chapter’s Honors in Action chair.

Phi Theta Kappa, an international honor society, recognizes and encourages scholarship and leadership skills among students at two-year colleges.

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Phi Theta Kappa regional officers, from left, are Crystal Huffman, vice president, Phi Theta Kappa Iowa Region NE District; Elizabeth Wantland, public relations officer, Phi Theta Kappa Iowa Region; Tom Hol, vice president, Phi Theta Kappa Iowa Region SW District; Sima Dabir, regional coordinator, Phi Theta Kappa Iowa Region; Dakota (Cody) McKune, president, Phi Theta Kappa Iowa Region; and Kevin Miller, vice president, Phi Theta Kappa Iowa Region NW District.

Library news The following events are at the Gibson Memorial Library, located at 200 W. Howard St., in Creston.

Regular library hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday and Wednesday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. The library is closed on Sunday. Check the library out on Facebook.

New titles “Always Watching” by Lynette Eason; “Cometh the Hour” by Jeffrey Archer; “Don Quixote” by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra; “Finding Winnie” by Lindsay Mattick; “NYPD Red 4” by James Patterson; “Orange is the New Black” by Piper Kerman; “Rarely Seen” by National Geographic; “Restoration”

by Wanda E. Brunstetter; “Scandalous Behavior” by Stuart Woods; “Last Stop on Market Street” by Matt de la Peña; “Snowmageddon”

by Neta Jackson; “Atonement” by Beverly Lewis; “Clawback” by J.A. Jance; “Girl’s Guide to Moving On” by Debbie Macomber; “Off the Grid” by C.J. Box; and “Steel Kiss” by Jeffery Deaver.

“Apart at the Seams” by Marie Bostwick; “Art of War” by Stephen Coots; “At Home in Last Chance”

by Cathleen Armstrong; “Bathsheba: Reluctant Beauty” by Angela Hunt; “Blue” by Danielle Steel; “Breakdown” by Jonathan Kellerman; “Brotherhood in Death” by J.D. Robb; “Chivalrous” by Dina L. Sleiman; “Deadly Echoes” by Nancy Mehl: “Fates and Furies” by Lauren Groff; “Forgotten Recipe” by Amy Clipston; “If I Run” by Terri Blackstock; “Joshua’s Mission” by Vannetta Chapman; “Last Chance Hero” by Cathleen Armstrong; “Midwife’s Choice” by Delia Parr; and “Midwife’s Tale” by Delia Parr.

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“Missing Pieces” by Heather Gudenkauf; “Mistress of Tall Acre” by Laura Frantz; “One More Last Chance” by Cathleen Armstrong; “Painter’s Daughter” by Julie Klassen; “Using Darkness” by Nancy Mehl; “Robert B. Parker’s Blackjack” by Robert Knott; “Room for Hope” by Kim Vogel Sawyer; “Rustler’s Moon” by Jodi Thomas; “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” by Alan Dean Foster; “Swans of Fifth Avenue” by Melanie Benjamin; “Until the Dawn” by Elizabeth Camden; “Violent Crimes” by Philip Margolin: “ Warriors of the Storm”

by Bernard Cromwell; and “Wolves” by Alex Berenson.

“Find Her” by Janice Thompson; “Gathering Shadows” by Nancy Mehl; “Iowa’s Record Setting Governor” by Terry Chapman; “Death of a Nurse” by M.C Beaton; “Friends We Keep” by Susan Mallery; “From Here to Home” by Marie Bostwick; “Midwife’s Dilemma” by Delia Parr; and “He’s Not There” by Joy Fielding.

Coloring for adults Two coloring events are scheduled for March. “Crayons and Cocoa: III” will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 8. A second evening coloring event, “Coloring at Night,” is scheduled from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 16. You may attend both programs. Coloring programs are free and beverages will be served.

Ages 16 years and older may participate. We request no children.

Adult Winter Reading reminder The Adult Winter Reading Program ends March 25, but there’s plenty of time to read 2016 pages – or listen from our collection of titles.

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Hair Tech School of Cosmetology Brittney Buchanan, student at Hair Tech School of Cosmetology in Creston, placed fourth out of 31 contestants in the Iowa Cosmetology Educators student competition “Diamond Fantasy Wedding.”

It was held Feb. 21 at the Meadow Event and Conference Center at Prairie Meadows in Altoona.

Buchanan had to produce a total look of hair, make-up and nails in 60 minutes.

Jenny Hartman, Hair Tech graduate in nail technology, was the model.

Others attending were Mary Lee Foltz, Glen Tull and Jim Sissel, all of Cres-

On Feb. 27, St. Malachy fourth-, fifth-, sixth- and seventh-grade students participated in the Creston invitational instrumental solo and ensemble contest. Students were accompanied by their director, Julia Weisshar-Mullin.

Participating instrumentalists and their ratings are as follows: Outstanding (I+): Bridget Hopkins, baritone solo; Jacob Zachary, baritone solo.

Superior (I): Ella Powers, oboe; Carly Green, clarinet; Jacob Coke, snare drum; Zoe Ralston, mallet;

Olivia Hagen, piccolo; CeCe Zachary, flute; Gavin Evans, trumpet; Aiden Evans, trombone; Aliyah Drey and Olivia Hagen, flute duet; Bridget Hopkins and Jacob Zachary, baritone horn duet; and Aliyah Drey, Sophia Patterson and Madison Pellman, mixed trio.

Excellent (I-): Sophia Patterson, trombone; Haley Simmons, snare drum; Connor Britten, baritone horn; Olivia Pellman, flute; and Aydan White, alto saxophone.

Very good (II+): Danica Pokorny, alto sax.

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Tuesday

Holy Spirit Rectory ReRun Shop, noon to 5 p.m., 308 W. Union St. Free community meal, 5 to 6 p.m., United Church of Christ Congregational, 501 W. Montgomery St. TLC hosts “The Power of Questioning,” 6 p.m., 1715 W. Prairie St. Suite A, in Creston.

VFW Post No. 1797, 6 p.m., Elks Lodge, 403 W. Montgomery St. Eagles Aerie, 7 p.m., Eagles Lodge.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), 7:30 p.m. closed meeting, St. Malachy Rectory, 407 W. Clark St. Gospel meeting, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., Afton Community Center, 240 N. Douglas. For more information, call 605-660-8236.

Wednesday

TOPS 116, 9:30 a.m., United Church of Christ Congregational, 501 W. Montgomery St.

Holy Spirit Rectory ReRun Shop, noon to 5 p.m., 308 W. Union St. Friends Helping Friends Bereavement Support Group, 3 to 5 p.m., Homestead Assisted Living private dining room, 1709 W. Prairie St. Women’s Narcotics Anonymous (NA), 6 p.m. open meeting, St. Malachy Rectory, 407 W. Clark St. Southwest Iowa Dancers Jam Session, 6 to 9 p.m., Chicken Inn, 3 miles west of Creston on Hwy 34.

Thursday

National Association of Retired and Veteran Railway Employees Inc. Unit No. 54, 9 a.m., The Windrow.

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

Kent Dinner Club, 5:30 p.m., Pizza Ranch.

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.

American Legion Auxiliary, 7 p.m., American Legion Post Home, 119 N. Walnut St.

Markets Grain prices quoted at 10 a.m. today: • Farmers Co-op, Creston: Corn — $3.28

Soybeans — $8.15 • Gavilon Grain: Corn — $3.28 Soybeans — $8.30

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Greater Regional Medical Center Aaron and Chelsea Bethards of Creston are parents of a son born March 3, 2016. Emmett Harl weighed 6 pounds, 8 ounces.

Grandparents are Larry and Melody Kilgore of Diagonal, Dave and Janie Bethards of Garden Grove and Dan and Kris Kernen of Gravity.

Great-grandparents are Evelyn Kilgore of Diagonal, Betty Bethards of Leon, Linda Clark of Gravity, Kathleen Rector and Donna Kernen of Bedford.

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James Eugene Street, 58, 1007 N. Cherry St., was charged with possession of marijuana with intent to deliver and failure to affix a drug tax stamp 4:53 a.m.

Monday at his residence.

According to a Creston Police report, Street was involved in a domestic dispute, and during the investigation, marijuana was observed on the floor and in a vent. Street admitted the marijuana was his and informed officers where it was located. Street was in possession of 241 grams of marijuana without affixing a drug tax stamp Street was released on

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—————— Heaven Jordan, 16, 1003 S. Sumner St. Apt. 15, was referred to juvenile authorities on a charge of simple assault 9:24 a.m. Monday at Union County Law Enforcement Center.

Jordan was released to the custody of a parent.

—————— Kimberlyn Albrechtsen, 17, of Afton was referred to juvenile authorities on a charge of simple assault 9:24 a.m. Monday at Union County Law Enforcement Center.

Albrechtsen was released to the custody of a parent.

—————— Deserae Osterhout, 17, 611 S. Oak St., was referred to juvenile authorities on a charge of simple assault 9:24 a.m. Monday at Union County Law Enforcement Center.

Osterhout was released to the custody of a parent.

—————— Clarke Howe, 32, 110 N. Maple St., was charged on a Union County warrant for violation of probation on an original charge of second-offense operating while intoxicated 4:40 p.m. Monday at the intersection of South Elm and West Union streets.

Howe was being held awaiting bond hearing.

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—————— Sean Noel, 32, of Marshalltown was charged with eluding and driving while suspended 5:21 a.m. today at the intersection of North Sycamore and West Adams streets.

According to a Creston Police report, Noel was operating a vehicle with expired license plates, and refused to stop his vehicle despite audible and visual means to gain his compliance by officers.

Eventually he was stopped, and during the stop, it was determined he was suspended for non-payment of an Iowa fine.

Noel Cities was being held on Area $1,000 bond.

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OPINION

Creston News Advertiser | Tuesday, March 8, 2016

Stop playing politics with judicial nominations The latest battle between the executive and legislative branches of our government is in regard to the third branch – the judicial. With Justice Antonin Scalia’s recent death, the Supreme Court needs a ninth member in order to function properly.

Any cases that come before the Court now will most likely be decided with four votes in favor and four votes against a lower court decision. There might possibly be a 5-3 decision on some of the cases, or even a 6-2, but most likely there will be a tie, which will then cause the case to be returned to the lower court, and that previous decision will stand.

In other words, things could be a mess.

There are some really important cases before the Court pertaining to issues such as affirmative action, abortion, religion, labor unions and immigrant deportation. To have a Supreme Court that is not able to

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carry out its constitutional mandate for more than a year is an awful way to run a country.

By now everyone has heard the Republican Senate is refusing to consider any candidates President Obama would nominate. We here in Iowa are especially tuned into the crisis because Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley chairs the Senate Judiciary Committee that is supposed to act on the president’s nomination. At this time, Grassley and his committee have voted not to give any nominee any consideration at all.

Their arguments are perplexing.

They say they want “the people to decide” by waiting for this fall’s presidential election. First of all,

it is entirely possible a Democrat could be elected president. And never mind that “the people already decided” when they re-elected President Obama and expected him to carry out a full four years of his presidency.

With that argument sounding pretty hollow, Senate Republicans then referred back to words spoken during the last year of George W. Bush’s presidency by a Democrat from New York. Senator Chuck Schumer said if any new Supreme Court vacancies opened up, Democrats should not allow Bush the chance to fill it.

Well, two wrongs don’t make a right. Democrat Schumer was just as wrong then as Republican Grassley is today. Schumer was fearful that a Bush appointment would shift the overall makeup of the Court’s ideology, and that’s exactly what Grassley is afraid of now.

Every day he appears on television trying to justify his decision by

harking back to Vice President Joe Biden’s claim in 1992 that if a Supreme Court justice resigns during the election year, then the president should not name a nominee until the campaign season is over.

That way of thinking is ridiculous and there are many attorneys general who think it’s unconstitutional as well. Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller thinks the Constitution is very clear; the president is to nominate someone for the Supreme Court, and the Senate is to consider and vote the nominee up or down. Period!

Sadly, this battle is just another example of how partisan both political parties are and why nothing ever gets done in Washington. It’s a prime example of how little these politicians care about making government work, and how little they care about the needs of the American people.

This battle is another example of extremist politicians promoting

their party agendas, rather than doing the job for which they were elected. And, it’s a perfect example of why there should be term limits for politicians who lose their objectivity after too many decades in Washington.

The fact is when Republicans play politics with judicial nominations, the Democrats howl in protest, and when Democrats play politics with judicial nominations, the Republicans howl in protest. Both sides are choosing obstruction over the Constitution. Both parties are choosing politics over principle.

Senator Grassley said in 2008, “The Senate should never stop confirming judicial nominees during the last few months of a president’s term.”

Of course, that was when the president was a member of his own party. Today, the president is a Democrat. To a partisan politician, that makes all the difference in the world.

Where to write U.S. Congress The Honorable Sen. Joni Ernst 111 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 Phone: (202) 224-3254 Email: Message Ernst by visiting her contact page at www.ernst.senate.gov —————— The Honorable Rep. David Young 515 Cannon House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 Phone: (202) 225-5476 Email: Message Young by visiting his contact page at www.davidyoung.house.gov —————— The Honorable Sen. Charles Grassley 135 Hart Senate Building Washington, D.C. 20510 Phone: (202) 224-3744 Email: Message Grassley by visiting his contact page at www.grassley.senate.gov

Iowa Legislature Iowa House The Honorable Rep. Tom Moore State Capitol Building Des Moines, IA 50319 House switchboard (515) 281-3221 Email: tom.moore@legis.iowa.gov —————— The Honorable Rep. Cecil Dolecheck State Capitol Building Des Moines, IA 50319 House switchboard (515) 281-3221 Email: cecil.dolecheck@legis.state.ia.us —————— The Honorable Rep. Clel Baudler State Capitol Building Des Moines, IA 50319 House switchboard (515) 281-3221 Email: clel.baudler@legis.state.ia.us

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The O.J. Simpson murder case blew open again Friday when a knife turned up that was buried on his estate. The knife is now under microscope for a blood match. The LAPD has always believed that Simpson committed the murders because the blood at the murder scene tested out to be type O-J. The Washington Post profiled a D.C. psychiatrist whose patients say that they’re suffering from what he calls Trump Anxiety. It’s a fear over what happens if he wins.

Most Americans read this story and laugh, while Warren Buffett reads this story and purchases the company that makes Prozac.

The GOP presidential race heated up more Friday after their knock-down drag-out debate the night before. Ted Cruz is now trying to link Donald Trump to a New York Mafia mobster. In an attempt to repair the damage to his reputation, the mobster’s denying making any contact with Trump.

Fox News held a debate in Detroit Thursday in which Fox anchors and GOP candidates spent two hours attacking Trump to his face. What a show. The American people owe the GOP candidates a big debt of gratitude for taking presidential politics and raising it to the level of professional wrestling.

Dr. Ben Carson decided to forego the GOP presidential debate in Detroit Thursday saying that he sees no clear path to the nom-

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ination. There’s every indication he’s suspending his presidential campaign. This probably he means he’s going to go back to operating on children with his eyes closed.

Fox News anchors Chris Wallace, Bret Baier and Megyn Kelly moderated the GOP debate in Detroit Thursday. The questioning this time was professional and non-personal. It was nice to see Donald Trump and Megyn getting along once more, but no one thinks Mexico should get its hopes up.

Donald Trump vowed Friday he won’t run as an Independent if he doesn’t get the GOP nomination.

His party ties are not that deep.

Mitt Romney said he’s not a Republican, Hillary said he’s not a Democrat and Pope Francis said he’s not a Christian, so that pretty much leaves Viking Raider.

NASA astronaut Scott Kelly returned to earth Tuesday after spending a year in space where he grew two inches taller. What a story. The only other man ever to grow two inches in one year was Bruce Jenner, but Scott Kelly did it while orbiting counter-clockwise and without wearing high heels.

The New York Police Department announced Thursday that cops will no longer arrest people

for drinking or urinating in public on the streets. The police decision was applauded by liberal academics. It’s been years since Columbia had any kind of recruiting advantage over Harvard or Yale.

An American flight attendant started a fire in the bathroom in the air Friday. It’s a buccaneer group. Fourteen percent of flight attendants surveyed said they have sex with passengers in flight, but most of that’s from the exhilaration they get after charging them eight dollars for a domestic beer.

President Obama said Friday his family will live in Washington D.C. his first year out of office so Sasha can finish high school with her class. He’s far more appreciated in D.C. than in Hawaii. They just put up a marker on the road in front of his boyhood home that reads Pearl Harbor-5 Miles.

Erin Andrews admitted on the stand she’s received two network contracts and six endorsement deals since a stalker took nude videos of her through her hotel room peephole. He posted them online.

She made so much money off the video tape she got a bid to pledge Kappa Kappa Kardashian.

Mitt Romney and Senator John McCain issued statements Thursday in which they described Donald Trump as a threat to democracy. You can see their point.

Allowing the American people to select their nominee over the establishment’s carefully screened candidates is simply undemocratic.

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Creston News Advertiser | Tuesday, March 8, 2016

Board president honored for service

Marie Pool

Pool birthday card shower planned

Theola Weeda

Weeda open house, birthday card shower planned

GREENFIELD — The family of Marie Pool is hosting a card shower in honor of her 101st birthday March 15.

Cards may be sent to her at Greenfield Rehabilitation MOUNT AYR — The and Healthcare Center, 615 family of Theola (Hightshoe SE Kent St., Greenfield, IA Foltz) Weeda is hosting an 50849. open house and card shower in honor of her 90th birthday March 25.

The open house will be from 10 a.m. to noon March 12 at the Ringgold County Senior Activity Center, 110 N. Taylor St., in Mount Ayr. Cards may be sent to her at 306 E. Monroe St. Apt. 15, Mount Ayr, IA 50854.

The family requests no gifts.

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Quick birthday open house, card shower planned AKRON — The family of Jeannette Quick, formerly of Creston and Mount Ayr, is hosting an open house and card shower in honor of her 80th birthday March 9.

The open house will be from 2 to 4 p.m. March 9 at Wesley United Methodist Church, 350 Main St., in Akron.

Cards may be sent to her at Ridgewood Apartments, Apt. 301, 260 S. Fourth St., Akron, IA 51001.

Evans anniversary card shower planned STANBERRY, Mo. — The family of Gene and Avis Evans, formerly of Creston, is hosting a card shower in honor of the couple’s 65th wedding anniversary March 18.

Cards may be sent to them at 4452 390th St., Stanberry, MO 64489.

Ken Rech, president of Southwestern Community College (SWCC) Board of Trustees, was honored for 35 years of service to community colleges during an awards banquet at the Iowa Association of Community College Trustees (IACCT) 2016 Conference Monday, Feb. 22, at Embassy Suites in Des Moines.

Jerry Smith, SWCC board of trustees member from Osceola and IACCT representative, presented the award to Rech during the awards banquet. Rech of Red Oak has served as the district five representative on the college’s board since 1980.

He was vice president of the board from 1999 to 2008. Rech was elected as president of the SWCC board of trustees in 2008 and he continues to serve in that role today.

Rech, who retired from Red Oak’s Oakview Construction, has been an active leader in the Red Oak community for years, serving on the Red Oak Chamber and Industry Association, as well as playing an integral role in economic development activities.

He is also a member of Montgomery CounContributed photo ty Memorial Hospital Ken Rech, president of Southwestern Community College board, where he current- Board of Trustees, right, is honored by Jerry Smith during ly serves as treasurer. a community college awards banquet in February.

System of Support conference slated Green Hills AEA is offering a conference focused on Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) and Response to Intervention from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 5 at Cass County Community Center, 805 W. 10 St., in Atlantic.

Video feed sites will be available at the Green Hills AEA offices in Creston and Red Oak. MTSS is a term used to describe an evidence-based model of schooling that uses data-based problem-solving to integrate ac-

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Fit for a stain Dear Heloise: FITNESS TRACKERS have grown in popularity in recent years, and I am contacting you in hopes of finding a possible source of stain remover for these products.

I received a fitness tracker for Christmas, but am already noticing dark stains on the rubber wristband. Although I’ve tried the recommended methods of removal, such as soap-free cleaner, water, scrubbing with a toothbrush, toothpaste and even an eraser, all attempts have been unsuccessful.

I have noticed many people have the same problem without a solution. I, along with many others, would greatly appreciate any advice you have to solve this problem. — Ciara D., via email With every new gadget or technology comes new challenges, and you know what? It seems to come back full circle after the gee-whiz has worn off. How do I clean, keep clean or take care of this cool new item?

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Honestly, I have no answer for you right now, but I am on the trail and won’t fail. I’ll find an answer for you, even if you don’t like it. My guess? The material itself is stained/discolored, and you cannot remove a stain. — Heloise P.S.: CALL the company now and complain! All of you!

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Horoscope Wednesday, March 9, 2016 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Today the Moon will move into your sign, which is an empowering thing for you. It also will bring you an extra bit of good luck until mid-Friday. Yay me!

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You might be reclusive this week. That’s because the Moon will be hiding in your chart until mid-Friday. Then it will boldly enter your sign! Ta da!

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Friendships are important to you today and also for the remainder of the week. In particular, conversations with a female friend will be significant.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) It’s important to know that you are high-viz this week, right up until late Friday. Bosses, parents, teachers and the police will notice you more than usual.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) This week you want to have a change of scenery. Travel if you can, and also try to learn something new, because you are hungry for change and adventure.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) This is a good week to clean up unfinished details about insurance matters, shared property, inheritances, taxes and debt.

Just do it.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Because the Moon is opposite your sign until mid-Friday, you will have to go more than halfway when dealing with others.

Be ready to compromise and cooperate.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) It will please you to think of ways to improve your health this week. Likewise, you want to be as efficient as possible in your job.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) This is a playful week for your sign! Vacations, sports events, fun times with children plus romantic rendezvous are all tops on your menu!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Home, family and your private life are your focus this week. A discussion with a parent could be significant. You will want to cocoon at home at some point.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) The rest of this week will be lively, dynamic and full of communications with others.

You are on your game, which

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PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Continue to focus on money, earnings and cash flow until late Friday.

Keep an eye on your possessions to guard them against loss or theft.

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Manning retires ENGLEWOOD, Colo.

(AP) Peyton Manning got through the weekend thanks to hundreds of texts and calls from men he played against or alongside over his unparalleled 18-year NFL career.

He had to crack a few jokes to help fight back the tears at his retirement news conference Monday, when the words didn’t always come as easy as the emotions.

His voice cracking, especially when he mentioned his hero, Johnny Unitas, Manning said goodbye to the game he loved in an auditorium packed with friends, family and laughter.

Manning, who turns 40 this month, said the timing was simply right to call one last audible one month after winning his second Super Bowl trophy.

Manning went 50-15 in Denver, leading the Broncos to four AFC West titles, two Super Bowl trips, one championship, and in 2013 guided the highest-scoring offense in league history. All after retraining himself to throw following a series of neck fusion surgeries forced him to miss the 2011 season and he was cut by the Colts.

Jury award NASHVILLE, Tenn.

(AP) A jury awarded Erin Andrews $55 million on Monday in her lawsuit against a stalker who bought a hotel room next to her and secretly recorded a nude video, finding that the hotel companies and the stalker shared in the blame.

After a full day of deliberations, the panel said the stalker was responsible for 51 percent of the verdict and the two hotel companies should share the rest, which is nearly $27 million.

Andrews, a Fox Sports reporter and co-host of the TV show “Dancing with the Stars,” wept as jurors announced the verdict.

She hugged her attorneys, family and several jurors after the verdict was read.

She appeared to sign an autograph for at least one juror.

The jury heard directly from Andrews, who testified that she was humiliated, shamed and suffers from depression as a result of the video, which has been viewed by millions of people online. She had asked for $75 million.

Murray moves NASHVILLE, Tenn.

(AP) DeMarco Murray will be leaving Philadelphia after only one season for Tennessee in a trade the Titans hope gives them the running threat they’ve lacked since releasing Chris Johnson, while the Eagles rid themselves of one of the contracts signed by former coach Chip Kelly.

“A trade (and) a new contract has been orchestrated to make (DeMarco Murray) a member of the Tennessee (at)Titans,” Murray’s agents at SportsTrust Advisors wrote on Twitter on Monday night.

Murray signed a fiveyear, $40 million contract with $21 million guaranteed with Philadelphia last year, and a person familiar with the trade told The Associated Press that Murray agreed to rework his deal.

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Creston News Advertiser | Tuesday, March 8, 2016

Two area standout post players from the Pride of Iowa Conference are allstaters today in Class 1A, but if they are to repeat as seniors next year, it may have to be in Class 2A. The Iowa Newspaper Association announced its 2016 All-State Girls Basketball teams in all five classes today.

State qualifier Mount Ayr is represented by 6-1 junior Kelcie Shields on the Class 1A first-team front line. She is the Raiderettes’ first allstater since Becca Pennington from the 2011 Class 2A state qualifier, and Pennington and Bailey Myer from the Class 1A runner-up team in 2010.

Nodaway Valley, meanwhile, gets its first INA allstater in Tom Thompson’s seven years as coach as 6-1 junior Josie Clarke was named to the third-team front line.

However, based on enrollment shifts among schools, it’s likely that Nodaway Valley will move up to Class 2A next year, and it’s possible Mount Ayr could do the same.

“Right now our BEDS (enrollment) number is 134 for next year, which puts us just over the cut line for 1A,” said Mount Ayr coach Thad Streit. “But that’s not final yet. We’re right on the edge.”

“It appears we are going up,” said Nodaway Valley coach Tom Thompson. “We were at 129 last year, but now we’ll be at 149 and last year the cutoff was 131 for 1A.” In Class 2A, they

CNA file photo by SCOTT VICKER

Mount Ayr junior post player Kelcie Shields is fouled while taking a shot in the lane during a game against Bedford this season. Shields was named to the INA’s Class 1A all-state first team after leading Mount Ayr to the state tournament.

would join Pride of Iowa co-champions Interstate 35 and Central Decatur, which each had one player selected to the INA all-state teams. Gracey Griglione, 6-1 junior from I-35, is on the Class 2A first-team front line, while state qualifier Central Decatur is represented on the third team by 5-11 junior Raegan Boothe at a utility position.

Bedford, projected to stay in Class 1A, was third in the POI this year while Nodaway Valley was fourth and state qualifier Mount Ayr was fifth.

“We had a lot of good teams and most of them

are heavy in juniors,” Streit said.

Shields certainly established herself as an inside force in Class 1A with an outstanding state tournament game. Turkey Valley, which lost 48-47 to Springville in the state title game, held off Mount Ayr 55-51 in the quarterfinals. In that game, Shields scored 25 points along with 10 rebounds and two blocked shots. She made 11 of 18 shots from the field.

“I think (voters) were impressed with what she did up there, and they saw her field goal percentage for the season,” said Streit,

whose team finished 18-8 after the state tourney run.

Inside force

Shields shot 63.8 percent from the floor for the season while averaging 19.8 points and 9.8 rebounds per game.

Shields She also had 29 steals, 25 assists and a school-record 84 blocked shots. She already owns the school career blocked shots record of 140 with another season to go.

Streit said Shields has

deceptive athleticism and strength, which was also on display during a stellar volleyball season for the 25-10 Raiderettes in which she had 393 kills (fourth in Class 1A) and 114 blocks (third in Class 1A).

“Until you go against her in practice, you don’t realize just how strong she is,” Streit said. “When she drop steps, she has strong legs and gets herself to a good angle and she jumps well, so at 6-1 that’s pretty hard to stop.

She also has good hands.

She knows how to spin it no matter where she is at, so she’s good at finishing around the basket. With her hands, I always said she’d be a heck of a tight end!”

The Raiderette coach said he saw Shields made a quick adjustment on a move at the state tournament that showed how far she’s advanced her offensive game.

“Kelcie went to drop step at the state tournament,” Streit said, “and the (defensive) girl had position.

She whipped it through and stepped through that girl and made a finishing move.

Her best ball is ahead of her. Last year she missed a month with a broken foot.

She’s making a lot of progress.”

After getting 27 and 29 blocked shots as a freshman and sophomore, Shields shattered the Mount Ayr season and career record with 84 blocks this season, which ranks fifth in Class 1A. “She’s already 6-1, and with her jumping ability coming from volleyball and her approach to spiking, she can really block shots with great timing,” Streit said.

“Our defense can set traps ALL-STATE | 9A

SWCC’s Starks earns Hield first 2-time AP Big 12 All-American status Player of Year; Self top coach

By SCOTT VICKER

CNA sports editor svicker@crestonnews.com

WINSTON SALEM, N.C. — Southwestern Community College sophomore Seth Starks became the first All-American in the history of the school’s track and field program here Friday night.

Starks placed seventh in the high jump at the NJCAA National Indoor Track and Field Championships with his clearance of 6-6.75, or 2.00 meters.

Also earning All-American status was Iowa Central sophomore Noah Larsen of Kellerton, a former state champion for Mount Ayr. See Wednesday’s CNA sports section for a story on Larsen.

Starks said Monday it hasn’t really sunk in yet that he reached his goal of becoming an All-American.

“Going into this whole college experience, it’s what I wanted to be — Junior College All-Ameri c a n , ” Starks said. “So Starks it’s been a goal since the beginning.”

Starks misses his first attempt at opening height (1.95 meters) before clearing on his second attempt.

At 2.00 meters, he once again missed on his first attempt before clearing on the second.

He took three solid attempts at 2.05 meters or 6-8, but missed on all three attempts.

“If you look at the pro-

gression, he ended up battling through some adversity,” Southwestern head track and field coach Nick Ekel said. “Missed his first attempt at opening height at 6-4.

Missed his first attempt at 6-6, got it on the Ekel second attempt. Went up to 6-8 and missed all three, but had three good looks at it.

He was actually competing this time, rather than just trying to jump. Looked the best he had all indoor season.”

Starks, who cleared 6-8 during the outdoor season last year, said he felt close on his final attempt at 2.05 meters.

“My first attempt, I didn’t feel great, but coach said it looked good,” he said. “Second attempt was a little better and then my third attempt, I felt was the best but I still clipped it. I could definitely do it.”

Starks, of Springfield, Nebraska, entered the competition seeded 14th out of 18 competitors, but was able to improve on his seeding.

He said earning All-American status will drive him to be even more successful during the upcoming outdoor season.

“I feel pretty special,” he said. “Definitely kind of pushes me harder, too. I want to do even better and get another All-American in outdoors. I would like to get over 6-10, because I’ve been jumping up two inches each year and last year STARKS | 9A

By STEPHEN HAWKINS

AP Basketball Writer

Buddy Hield put together quite a repeat performance to post a remarkable first in 20 seasons of Big 12 basketball.

Oklahoma’s spectacular senior guard and the league’s top scorer is The Associated Press Big 12 Player of the Year for the second consecutive season. He is the first player to twice be named the AP’s top player, and was a unanimous pick this time after getting all 20 votes cast.

Hield wasn’t alone in repeating as an All-Big 12 pick in the annual AP awards a n nounced Hield Monday, joined on the first team for the second year in a row by Kansas senior forward Perry Ellis, also a unanimous pick, and Iowa State senior forward Georges Niang. They are the league’s top three scorers.

Iowa State junior guard Monte Morris and Texas junior guard Isaiah Taylor rounded out the top five.

There was also a repeat winner for AP Coach of the Year, with Kansas’ Bill Self winning for the fifth time in 11 seasons.

He is the fourth coach in league history to be coach of the year in consecutive seasons.

Self received 12 of 20 votes for top coach after the Jayhawks won their

12th consecutive Big 12 regular-season title. Tubby Smith got six votes after Texas Tech finished 9-9 in conference play, and West Virginia’s Bob Huggins got two from an AP panel of sports writers and sportscasters who regularly cover the league.

“You know, it’s nice,” said Self, whose team will be the top seed in the Big 12 Tournament beginning Wednesday in Kansas City. “It is a reflection of having a good team and the guys win, and certainly nobody’s had better players than we’ve had.

But it is nice. Certainly appreciate it.

Before last season, when Self became the first four-time winner, he also won the AP coaching award in 2006, 2009 and 2011.

Hield averages 25.1 points, and is the nation’s best with 4.1 made 3-pointers per game — all career highs for the 6-foot-4, 214-pound guard from the Bahamas. He goes into this week’s conference tournament with nine 30-point games, the same as the rest of the league combined this season. His 124 total 3-pointers this season are already a Big 12 record.

Niang is second in the Big 12 at 19.4 points a game, and is the only player in the nation av- Niang eraging 19 points and six rebounds while shooting 50 percent from the field and 80 per-

cent from the free-throw line.

Ellis, who is averaging 16.5 points, finished the regular season with consecutive 20-point game, giving him 11 this season.

Morris, the second Cyclones player on the AP first team, is the Big 12 leader with 7.1 assists per game and also averages 14.2 points and 4.0 rebounds. Taylor leads Texas with 15 points and 4.8 assists per game.

Because of a tie for the final spot, there are six players on the AP second team, which also is made up of only seniors and juniors. The second-team picks were Baylor senior forwards Rico Gathers and Taurean Prince; Kansas junior guard Frank Mason III; West Virginia senior guard Jaysean Paige and junior forward Devin Williams; and Oklahoma senior forward Ryan Spangler.

Iowa State junior guard Deonte Burton was chosen the league’s newcomer of the year in a close vote over Oklahoma State freshman point guard Jawun Evans.

Burton has averaged 10 points this season after sitting out a year following his transfer from Marquette. He got nine of the 20 votes while Evans got seven and TCU sophomore guard Malique Trent, a junior college transfer, got three. Kansas State freshman forward Dean Wade got the remaining vote. ___ AP Sports Writer Dave Skretta contributed to this report.

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Youth soccer Creston Park and Recreation Department is accepting registrations for it spring youth soccer program for boys and girls in kindergarten through sixth grade.

The program begins April 23 and registartion takes place this week through April 8. Flyers are availbale at local schools or for more information contact Creston Park and Recreation Department, 116 West Adams Street in the restored Creston Depot, telephone 641782-2000 ext. 2.

Games will be played at the Sears Complex soccer fields. Cost is $18 for one child, $29 for two children

in the same family, $35 for three children and $45 for four or more children. The fee includes a league T-shirt.

Coaches will contact players on information of practice times and game schedules during the week of April 11. Coaches and officials are needed in the program.

Basketball camp GREENFIELD — The Nodaway Valley elementary basketball camp will be held on Saturdays of March 5, 12 and 19 free of charge at the Nodaway Valley High School gym.

The program is for boys in grades 2-6. The time is 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on

INA all-state girls basketball

March 12 and 9-10:30 a.m. on March 19.

Coach Darrell Burmeister, his staff and members of the Class 1A district champion Wolverines will lead the camp.

Games will be played toward the end of each camp session. Coach Burmeister said attendance is not required at all three sessions, and players from area towns are welcome.

The summer camp will be held July 11-15 from 9:4511:45 a.m. Information will be available on the school website in May. For more information contact coach Burmeister, telephone 641745-7403.

REGULAR MEETING OF THE CRESTON CITY COUNCIL MARCH 1, 2016 The Creston City Council met in regular session at 6:00 o'clock p.m. on the above date in the Council Chambers of the City Hall Complex with Mayor Lybarger presiding.

Contributed photo Roll call being taken with the following Council membersSaturday present: Wintermute, Creston took first place in the Creston Boys Basketball Tournament in the Koets, Wilson, Carroll, Madison, White fourth grade division, going 3-0 and winning the final gameand over Dallas Center-Grimes Nielsen.

Motion are was made andleft seconded to apin overtime sudden death on a free throw by Dylan Calvin. Shown from in front, prove the agenda.

All voted aye.

Motion Brady Burton, Dillon Starlin, Connor Wiley and Sterling Sharp.

Back row, Sam Henry, carried.

Cael Turner, McCoy Haines, Dylan Calvin and Denton Lane.Motion The was team madeis andcoached seconded to by approve the consent agenda, which included Brian Haines and Travis Turner. approval of minutes of February 16, 2016, regular meeting; claims of $111,574.78 and fund transfers of $5,500.00; liquor license renewals for Elm's Club and Walmart; appointment of Paul Vandevender to the Board of Adjustment with term expiring July 1, 2018 and reappointment of Annette Rice to the Civil Service Commission with term expiring April 1, 2020. All voted aye. Motion carried.

During Public Forum, Wayne Pantini, Union County Development Association, and Purdue center A.J. gave voted coach theof year after Council a newof flyer their Strategic Plan for the next three years. Four differHammons. leading the Hoosiers to their AP Sports Writer ent areas they are working on are housing, and workforce.

Valentine overcame a business, second infrastructure Big Ten regular-seaThis is a continuation of what they have sonworking title inon,four years.

MaryDenzel Valentine has knee injury that cost him been but they are broadening horizons and believe they canDiareach land freshman center done it all for Michigan four games early in the their their vision statement goals with the City's well as the support of others in mondasStone was newcomer State, and the senior is The season to stamp himself as support, Union County. the moved year, seconded and Hammons Associated Press Player of perhaps the nation’s most ofWilson

by White to and Final Reading of versatile player. The senior Establish edged the outThird teammate Raphathe Year in the Big Ten. Ordinance 16-165 - AN ORDINANCE el Davis for defensive THE CODE OFplayer ORDIValentine was among from Lansing, Michigan, fin- AMENDING OF THE CITY OF CRESTON, of the year. three unanimous picks on ished the regular season first NANCES IOWA, 1996, PERTAINING TO SEWER SERVICE CHARGES Valentine ended AND theSOLID regthe AP All-Big Ten first in the conference in scoring USE WASTE COLLECTION FEES. Nielsen, (19.6 ppg) and assists (7.5) ular season with his ninth team announced Monday Wintermute, Koets, Wilson, Carroll, and White voted and double-double of aye.theThirdseaalong with Indiana guard and as the top rebounding Madison Final Reading declared established. with 27announced points thatand Mayor Lybarger now a is Kevin “Yogi” Ferrell and guard (7.5). Since assists son the time for a Public Hearing on the matter tying 13 assists Iowa forward Jarrod Uthoff. became an official NCAA ofcareer-high the Adoption of the Final Budget for 2017. No one spoke in favor of or against Ohio State on SatThe other first-team se- statistic in 1983-84, no play- FY against the budget, and there was no writurday. lections, determined by a er has averaged as many ten correspondence for or against. He then Public know Hearing tomany a close. guys “Ithedon’t vote of media members who points, rebounds and assists called A resolution was offered and seconded in the same season. that have improved in2017. every to adopt the Final Budget for FY All cover the league, were Wisvoted aye. Resolution passed.

Indiana’s Tom Crean was consin forward Nigel Hayes A resolution was offered and seconded BIG in TEN | 9A with to support the Library proceeding the development of the Library at its current location. All voted aye. Resolution REGULAR MEETING OF THE passed.

CRESTON CITY COUNCIL A resolution was offered and seconded MARCH 1, 2016 to approve a request from the Creston The Creston City Council met in regu- RAGBRAI Committee for $5,000 to be lar session at 6:00 o'clock p.m. on the paid from the Hotel-Motel Fund for seed above date in the Council Chambers of the capital for the organizational expenditures City Hall Complex with Mayor Lybarger until sponsorships and various fees are sufficient. All voted aye. Resolution presiding.

THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT Roll call being taken with the following passed.

UNION COUNTY Council members present: Wintermute, A resolution was offered and seconded IN THE MATTER OF ESTATE OF Koets, Wilson, Carroll, Madison, White to approve a Commercial Tax Abatement VIOLA STARLIN, Deceased and Nielsen.

Application from Advanced Ag Seed, Probate No. ESPR015772 Motion was made and seconded to ap- LLC, at 909 E. Lucas Street. All voted NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, prove the agenda. All voted aye. Motion aye. Resolution passed.

OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, carried.

A resolution was offered and seconded AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Motion was made and seconded to ap- to approve the purchase of a 2016 3500 To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Viola Starlin, deceased, who died on or prove the consent agenda, which included Dodge Crew Cab Chassis 4x4 from M & approval of minutes of February 16, 2016, M Motors for $29,900 to be paid for by about January 11, 2016: You are hereby notified that on March regular meeting; claims of $111,574.78 secured funding they've received from the 4, 2016, the last will and testament of Vio- and fund transfers of $5,500.00; liquor li- Volunteer Fire Association, the Schildberg la Starlin, deceased, bearing date of Octo- cense renewals for Elm's Club and Wal- Foundation, a SCICF Grant and proceeds ber 22, 2013, was admitted to probate in mart; appointment of Paul Vandevender to they will receive from the sale of their the above named court and that Donna D. the Board of Adjustment with term expir- 2002 Ford Excursion. All voted aye. ResoTillman and Kevin G. Starlin were ap- ing July 1, 2018 and reappointment of An- lution passed.

A resolution was offered and seconded pointed executors of the estate. Any action nette Rice to the Civil Service Commisset aside the will must be brought in the sion with term expiring April 1, 2020. All to approve selling the Creston Fire Department's 2002 Ford Excursion to the Afton district court of said county within the lat- voted aye. Motion carried.

During Public Forum, Wayne Pantini, Fire Department for $5,000. All voted aye. er to occur of four months from the date of second publication of this notice or one Union County Development Association, Resolution passed.

A resolution was offered and seconded month from the date of mailing of this no- gave Council a new flyer of their Strategic tice to all heirs of the decedent and de- Plan for the next three years. Four differ- to approve the Certificate of Completion visees under the will whose identities are ent areas they are working on are housing, and payment of retainage fee of reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be business, infrastructure and workforce. $21,103.72 to be paid thirty (30) days afThis is a continuation of what they have ter acceptance of the completion for the forever barred.

Notice is further given that all persons been working on, but they are broadening North Side Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation indebted to the estate are requested to their horizons and believe they can reach Project. All voted aye. Resolution passed.

Matt McCutchan, CFO of Greater Remake immediate payment to the under- their vision statement goals with the City's signed, and creditors having claims support, as well as the support of others in gional Medical Center, requested relief on the sewer portion of an invoice, stating the against the estate shall file them with the Union County.

Wilson moved seconded by White to hospital's primary water main cracked on clerk of the above named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for Establish the Third and Final Reading of February 11, 2016, the water didn't go allowance, and unless so filed by the later Ordinance 16-165 - AN ORDINANCE through the City's sewer treatment system, to occur of four months from the date of AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDI- but into the ground, and they were unable second publication of this notice or one NANCES OF THE CITY OF CRESTON, to shut the water off because they had pamonth from the date of mailing of this no- IOWA, 1996, PERTAINING TO SEWER tients. However, they were able to get the tice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a USE SERVICE CHARGES AND SOLID issue fixed the next day. He is asking for WASTE COLLECTION FEES. Nielsen, $5,919.00, the difference between their claim is thereafter forever barred.

Wintermute, Koets, Wilson, Carroll, 12-month average sewer bills and the Dated March 4, 2016.

Madison and White voted aye. Third and February 2016 sewer bill.

Probate Code Section 304 No action was taken.

Donna D. Tillman Final Reading declared established.

Doug Miller, owner of a local trailer Mayor Lybarger announced that now is 219 S. Pine Creston, IA 50801 the time for a Public Hearing on the matter park, requested relief on the sewer portion Kevin G. Starlin of the Adoption of the Final Budget for of an invoice, stating one of the trailers in 2780 High & Dry Rd., FY 2017. No one spoke in favor of or his trailer park had a water leak after the Diagonal, IA 50845 against the budget, and there was no writ- occupant had moved out. He did not have Executors of the estate ten correspondence for or against. He then the opportunity to determine the amount, called the Public Hearing to a close. as he'd just received the invoice.

Loretta L. Harvey, A resolution was offered and seconded No action was taken.

ICIS PIN No. ATAT0003351 to adopt the Final Budget for FY 2017. All Motion was made and seconded to apHarvey Law Office voted aye. Resolution passed. prove a temporary street closing request 109 W. Montgomery Street A resolution was offered and seconded from the Creston High School Prom ComP.O. Box 85 to support the Library in proceeding with mittee for the 200 block of North Maple Creston, IA 50801 Date of second publication: March 15, the development of the Library at its cur- Street on April 9, 2016, from 3 - 5:30 p.m. rent location. All voted aye. Resolution for pictures. All voted aye. Motion carried.

2016 passed.

Motion was made and seconded to apREGULAR MEETING OF THE A resolution was offered and seconded prove temporary street closings and route CRESTON CITY COUNCIL to approve a request from the Creston in the McKinley Park/Lake area, for the MARCH 1, 2016 RAGBRAI Committee for $5,000 to be Live Healthy Iowa 5K sponsored by The Creston City Council met in regu- paid from the Hotel-Motel Fund for seed Southern Prairie YMCA on April 9, 2016, lar session at 6:00 o'clock p.m. on the capital for the organizational expenditures at 8 a.m., subject to approval by the Park above date in the Council Chambers of the until sponsorships and various fees are & Recreation Board. All voted aye. MoCity Hall Complex with Mayor Lybarger sufficient. All voted aye. Resolution tion carried.

Michigan State’s Denzel Valentine the Big Ten player of year

By ERIC OLSON

Public notice

Wintermute, Koets, Wilson, Carroll, 12-month average sewer bills and the Madison and White voted aye. Third and February 2016 sewer bill.

No action was taken.

Final Reading declared established.

Doug Miller, owner of a local trailer Mayor Lybarger announced that now is the time for a Public Hearing on the matter park, requested relief on the sewer portion of the Adoption of the Final Budget for of an invoice, stating one of the trailers in FY 2017. No one spoke in favor of or his trailer park had a water leak after the occupant had moved out.

He did8,not have Creston News | Tuesday, March 2016 against the budget, and there was no writ- Advertiser ten correspondence for or against. He then the opportunity to determine the amount, as he'd just received the invoice. called the Public Hearing to a close.

No action was taken.

A resolution was offered and seconded Motion was made and seconded to apto adopt the Final Budget for FY 2017. All prove a temporary street closing request voted aye. Resolution passed.

A resolution was offered and seconded from the Creston High School Prom Comto support the Library in proceeding with mittee for the 200 block of North Maple the development of the Library at its cur- Street on April 9, 2016, from 3 - 5:30 p.m. rent location. All voted aye. Resolution for pictures. All voted aye. Motion carried.

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REGULAR OF THE prove temporary street closings 5-9, and route A resolution was offered and seconded CRESTON CITY COUNCIL Mackenzie Roberts, 5-8, in Association All-State Girls cock; Katie Vander Molen, Jr., the McKinley Park/Lake area, for the to approve a request from the Creston MARCH 1, 2016 Jr., Van Meter.

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Live Healthy Iowa 5K sponsored by The Creston City Council met in regu- RAGBRAI Committee for $5,000 to be lar session at 6:00 o'clock p.m. on the paid from the Hotel-Motel Fund for seed Southern Prairie YMCA on April 9, 2016, Burke, 5-10, Sr., Hinton.

CLASS 1A Second team: Front line: above date in the Council Chambers of the capital for the organizational expenditures at 8 a.m., subject to approval by the Park Recreation Board. 5-11 All voted Mosponsorships various are &Gabie CityFirst Hall Complex with Mayor team: and Front line:fees Kaiteam: Front line:Lybarger Mi- untilThird Doud, Sr.,aye.Balsufficient. All voted aye. Resolution tion carried. presiding. ra Moss, 6-2, Sr., Hull Western kayla Nachazel, 5-10, So., lard; Amanda Brainerd, 6-2, Under Other, Councilperson Winterpassed.

Roll call being taken with the following A resolution was offered and seconded mute requested Mike Taylor and Kevin Council members present: Wintermute, Ali Verzani, 5-9, Sr., DeWitt Central; Maegan Springville; Johanna Vaske, Christian; Koets, Wilson, Carroll, Madison, White to approve a Commercial Tax Abatement Kruse investigate the cost and effectiveofficer. of a5-11, nuisance from Advanced AgFaith Seed, ness and Nielsen.

Sr., Lawton-Bronson; 5-10, Sr., Algona Garrigan; Application Holt, So., CB Lewis CenWilson moved seconded by Madison to Motion was made and seconded to ap- LLC, at 909 E. Lucas Street. All voted Troshynski, 5-8, Sr., ManKelcie Shields, 6-1, Jr., Mount tral.

Back court: Morgan Pitz, at 6:31 p.m., rego into Closed Session aye.

Resolution passed. prove the agenda. All voted aye. Motion A resolution was offered and seconded garding discussion of the purchase or sale carried. son-NW. Back court: Kelsey Ayr. Back court: Rylee Men5-9, Jr., Western Dubuque; Motion was made and seconded to ap- to approve the purchase of a 2016 3500 of particular real estate pursuant to Iowa White, Winter4x4 from M & Code prove the agenda, which included Hora,Crew 5-3,Cab Jr.,Chassis Highland; Janey ster, 5-6,consent So., Springville; Shel- Dodge Karli§21.5(1)(j).

Rucker, 5-6,Nielsen, Jr., North approval of minutes of February 16, 2016, M Motors for $29,900 to be paid for by mute, Koets, Wilson, Carroll and Madison Botkins, 5-7,they've Sr., Durant; Emby Reicks, Turkey secured Scott; Michaela declaredDavis, carried. 5-4, aye. Motion funding received from the voted regular meeting; 5-9, claimsJr., of $111,574.78 White moved seconded by Carroll to and fund transfers of $5,500.00; liquor li- Volunteer Fire Association, the Schildberg alee Fundermann, 5-8,proceeds Sr., come Valley; Riley Kilbride, So., Keokuk.

Utility:at 6:43 Sienna out of Closed Session p.m., a SCICF Grant and cense renewals for Elm's Club and 5-8, Wal- Foundation, discussion of the purchase or will receive from the sale of their regarding mart; Burlington appointment of Paul Vandevender Maple Valley-Anthon-Oto. Sr., Notre Dame.to they Durr, 6-0, So., Grinnell. to sale of particular real estate pursuant the Board of Adjustment with term expir- 2002 Ford Excursion. All voted aye. ResoUtility: Raegan Boothe, 5-11, IowaThird Utility: Shockley, of5-5, team: Front line:White, KaMadison, Code §21.5(1)(j). passed. ing July 1, Regan 2018 and reappointment An- lution A resolution was offered and seconded Nielsen, Wintermute, Koets, Wilson and nette Rice to the Civil Service CommisJr., Central Sr., H-M-S. tie Harken, Jr.,declared Wavervoted aye.5-11, Motion carapprove sellingDecatur. the Creston Fire Depart- Carroll term expiring April 1, 2020. All to sion with ment's 2002 Ford Excursion to the Afton ried. voted aye. Motion carried.Front line: CLASS 3A Second team: ly-Shell Rock; Kiara Bradley, A resolution was offered and seconded Fire Department for $5,000.

All voted aye.

During Public Forum, Wayne Pantini, First team: purchase Kaeley of a tract ofPetreal approve Tori 5-10, Jr.,Association, Janes- Resolution 5-10, Jr.,the Pella; passed. Front line: Ari- to Union Hazard, County Development A resolution was offered and seconded estate owned by William and Joni Taylor, gave Council a new flyer of their Strategic ka Wooldridge, 6-0, Sr., Cenville; Marissa Schroeder, zenhauser, 5-10, So., Spencer.

Plan for the next three years. Four differ- to approve the Certificate of Completion for $1,300.00, for the Adams Street Bridge Project.Megan All voted aye.

Resopayment of retainage fee of Replacement ent areas are workingMarquette; on are housing, and ter Point-Urbana; Kati Cass6-1, Jr.,theyBellevue Back court: Meyer, business, infrastructure and workforce. $21,103.72 to be paid thirty (30) days af- lution passed.

Motion was Mason made and seconded adabaum, 6-0,ofSr., Lexi Julia 6-2, Jr., they Glid5-8, Fr., City; toMia acceptance the Nevada; completion for the This is aFleecs, continuation of what have ter been working on, but they are broadening North Side Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation journ the meeting. All voted aye. Council Koudelka, 6-1, So., Nevada. den-Ralston.

Back court: Laube, 5-9, So., Marion; Niadjourned at 6:45 p.m. their horizons and believe they can reach Project. All voted aye. Resolution passed.

GarySo., Lybarger, Mayor Matt McCutchan, CFO of Greater Retheir vision Davidson, statement goals with court: Elle Ruffridge, Hattie 5-7,the City's Sr., Back cole Buch, 5-10, Fairfield.

Attest: Lisa Williamson, City Clerk support, as well as the support of others in gional Medical Center, requested relief on the These areMakenzie a condensedPezley, version of5-9, 5-3,sewerJr., Pocahontas Area; Northwood-Kensett; Erin the Utility: the portion of an invoice, stating Union County.

Wilson moved seconded by White to hospital's primary water main cracked on proceedings of the regular meeting of the Kaely Hummel, 5-8, Sr., CherGerke, 5-7, Jr., Newell-FonJr., Keokuk.

Establish the Third and Final Reading of February 11, 2016, the water didn't go Creston City Council. Copies of the commay be obtained City's sewer treatment Ordinance 16-165 Wagaman, - AN ORDINANCE okee; the Mackenzie Rogers,system, 5-8, plete version CLASS da; Megan 5-8, through 5A at the AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDI- but into the ground, and they were unable Clerk's office during normal office hours.

REPORT FOR Front CLAIM PERIUtility: Ellie shutMediapolis. the water off because they had pa- FUND Sr., Springville.

So- toSo., First team: line: NANCES OF THE CITYUtility: OF CRESTON, IOWA, 1996, PERTAINING TO SEWER tients. However, they were able to get the OD ENDING FEBRUARY 2, 2016: Friesen, 5-3, So., Osage. phia Peppers, 5-10, So., ExiTaryn Knuth, 6-4, Jr., JohnUSE SERVICE CHARGES AND SOLID issue fixed the next day. He is asking for REVENUES, BY FUND (02/01/16differenceFront betweenline: their 02/29/16): WASTE COLLECTION FEES. Nielsen, $5,919.00, Secondthe team: ra-EHK. ston; Amanda Ollinger, 6-1, Wintermute, Koets, Wilson, Carroll, 12-month average sewer bills and the GENERAL FUND....................105,514.64 sewer bill. 5-10, Jr., COMMUNITY Kaitlyn2016Volesky, Thirdand team: Front line: Sr., Linn-Mar; Lela Sellers, CENTER..................47.40 Madison White voted aye. Third and February No action was taken.

ROAD USE TAX........................81,478.68 Final Reading declared established.

Mount Vernon; Allison Brenna Lanser, 5-10, Jr., 5-11, Sr., CR Kennedy.

Back Doug Miller, owner of a local trailer PAYROLL TAX BENEFIT.......21,440.38 Mayor Lybarger announced that now is requested relief6-1, on theSo., sewer Cenportion FIRE/POLICE RETIREMENT.......525.48 the time for a Public Hearing on the matter park, Wooldridge, Lynnville-Sully; Addison court: Becca Hittner, 6-0, of the Adoption of the Final Budget for of an invoice, stating one of the trailers in EMERGENCY..................................119.15 park had a water leakGabby after the LOST-PROP tertrailerPoint-Urbana; Hirschman, KingsTAXDowling; RELIEF Sr., WDM Ashley FY 2017. No one6-2, spokeSo., in favor of or his against the budget, and there was no writ- occupant had moved out. He did not have (50%)............................................39,490.87 Reyerson, Sr.,the amount, West LOST-STR/SWR/RPR/RPLC ley-Pierson; Josie Joens, 5-11, So., Iowa City opportunity to6-1, determine ten correspondence for orClarke, against. He6-1, then the as he'd just received the invoice.

(50%)............................................39,490.88 called the Public Hearing to a close.Back Marshall.

Back court: Faith Jr.,A resolution Nodaway Valley.

High; Carlie Littlefield, 5-9, No action was taken.

TIF-JAMES SBDV (75%)............1,658.43 was offered and seconded Motion was made and Pocahontas seconded to ap- TIF-JAMES SBDV (25%-LMI)......552.81 5-8, Jr., court: Emilee Danner, 5-9, Jr., Waukee.

Utility: Jinaya to adopt the Final Budget for FY 2017.

All Meyer, prove a temporary street closing request TIF-HWY 34 voted aye. Resolution passed.

Area; Jessica Speake, 5-6, Sr., Fr., Ar-We-Va; Sarah DreckHouston, 6-0, Jr., Davenport from the Creston High School Prom ComIMPROVEMENTS...........................414.98 A resolution was offered and seconded for the 200 block of North Maple RESTRICTED GIFTS-MCKINLEY to support the Sr., Library in proceeding with mittee Hampton-Dumont; Jordan man, 5-7, MMC; Emma North. the development of the Library at its cur- Street on April 9, 2016, from 3 - 5:30 p.m. PARK.............................................4,076.00 pictures. All voted Motion carried. RESTRICTED Prantner, 5-7, aye.

Sr., HampStaudt, Jr., aye.

Rockford.

Second GIFTSteam: Front line: rent location.5-8, All voted Resolution for Motion was made and seconded to ap- LIBRARY......................................3,650.69 passed. ton-Dumont.

Utility: Grace Utility: Callie 5-9, Sr., prove Grace Berg, 6-0, So., Indianotemporary street closings and route CAPITAL PROJECTS A resolution was Calfee, offered and seconded the McKinley Park/Lake area, for the FUND...........................................37,451.36 to approve a request from the Creston in Meyer, 5-9, Jr., Pocahontas Bedford. la; Reilly Jacobson, 6-1, Sr., RAGBRAI Committee for $5,000 to be Live Healthy Iowa 5K sponsored by CEMETERY PERPETUAL Area. Prairie YMCA on April 9, 2016, CARE................................................160.00 paid from the CLASS Hotel-Motel2A Fund for seed Southern Waukee; Tasha Vipond, 6-1, capital for the organizational expenditures at 8 a.m., subject to approval by the Park SEWER OPERATING................79,105.30 Third team: line:aye.BritFirst team: Front line: Anna Sr., Ankeny Centennial. Back Board.Front All voted Mo- SEWER DEBT SERVICE..........13,486.68 until sponsorships and various fees are & Recreation tion carried.

SEWER PLANT RPLCMNT.......5,153.29 sufficient.

All Sr., votedOrange aye. Resolution any Mathison, 5-8, Sr., Central Kiel, 6-0, City court: Chrislyn Carr, 5-4, So., Under Other, Councilperson Winter- SEWER STORMWATER............2,356.34 passed. and Kevin Taylor 6-1, SHELTER-AGENCY.....551.61 A resolution was offered and seconded Lee;requested LoganMike Ehlers, Sr., ANIMAL Unity Christian; Ashtyn Veer- mute Davenport West; Jacionna to approve a Commercial Tax Abatement Kruse investigate the cost and effective- TOTAL ..................................$436,724.97 Shenandoah; Lauren Ries, CLAIMS, beek, 6-2,from So.,Advanced Hull Western Stowers,BY5-7, Jr., Davenport of a nuisance officer.

Application Ag Seed, ness VENDOR: Wilson movedMonticello. seconded by Madison to ACCESS Lucas Street.

All voted 5-9, TECHNOLOGIES INC LLC, at 909 E. So., Back Christian; Gracey Griglione, North; Casey Stuart, 5-8, go into Closed Session at 6:31 p.m., re- SERVICE..........................................845.63 aye. Resolution passed. of the purchase sale AKIN CENTER and seconded A resolution was offered 35. court:discussion Emily Snelling, 5-6,orJr., 6-1, Jr., Interstate Back garding Sr., BUILDING Southeast Polk. Utility: to approve the purchase of a 2016 3500 of particular real estate pursuant to Iowa SUPPLIES...........................................85.28 Clear Lake; White, Alyssa Weebel, court: Chanda Zomermaand, Emma Gerdes, Sr., CeNielsen, Winter- ARAMARK §21.5(1)(j).

Dodge Crew Cab Chassis 4x4 from M & Code UNIFORM5-10, & CAREER A Koets, Wilson, Carroll and Madison SERVICE..........................................211.44 be paid for by mute, M Motors forOrange $29,900 toCity 5-8, Sr., Benton Communi5-8, Sr., Unity dar Falls.

ARROW ENERGY, INC. secured funding they've received from the voted aye. Motion declared carried.

Carroll to SUPPLIES...................................11,254.50 the Schildberg ty;White Volunteer Fire Association, Allimoved Fey, seconded 5-9, Sr.,byNevada.

Christian; Katie Lindeman, Third team: Front line: come out of Closed Session at 6:43 p.m., MIKE Foundation, a SCICF Grant and proceeds Utility: discussion JasmineofHarris, 5-10,or BRUCE, 5-8, Sr., receive Grundy Kennedy Dighton, 6-1, Jr., the purchase they will fromCenter; the sale Mary of their regarding REIMBURSEMENT........................110.00 particular real estate pursuant to CALHOUN-BURNS 2002 Ford Excursion.

All voted aye.City Reso- sale ASSOCIAT Jr., ofDavenport Assumption.

Crompton, 5-8, So., Iowa CR Jefferson; AND Courtney JoIowa Code §21.5(1)(j). Madison, White, SERVICE.....................................15,800.50 lution passed.

Wintermute, Koets, Wilson and Nielsen, CARPENTER UNIFORM & High; A resolution was offered seconded CLASS 4A Regina.

Utility: Bethand Atwood, ens, 5-11, Sr., IowaCO City to approve selling the Creston Fire Depart- Carroll voted aye. Motion declared car- SUPPLIES.........................................405.96 5-11, Sr., Pekin.

Ellie VIDEO Spelhaug, 5-10, So., ment's 2002 Ford Excursion to the Afton ried.First team: Front line: Me- COOK & APPLIANCE A resolution was offered and seconded SERVICE..........................................126.11 FireSecond Departmentteam: for $5,000.

All voted aye. gan Maahs, 6-1, Sr., Western Front line: Pleasant Valley.

Back court: to approve the purchase of a tract of real CRESTON AUTOMOTIVE Resolution passed.

William and Joni Taylor, SERVICE............................................85.96 owned by Taylor A resolution was offered and Dubuque; Frederick, Megan Peschong, 6-0,seconded Sr., estate Joniqua Clark, 5-1, Sr., CR to approve the Certificate of Completion for $1,300.00, for the Adams Street Bridge CRESTON CITY WATER WORKS 6-1, Sr., Harlan; Agatha Beier, Okoboji; Morgan Boer, fee 5-11,of Replacement Washington; Kamryn Finley, Project. All voted aye.

Reso- SERVICE..........................................336.80 and payment of retainage passed.

CRESTON SUPPLY Hannah INC $21,103.72 to beLinn; paid thirty (30) days af- lution 5-9, Jr., Carlisle.

Back court: Sr., North Paige Bea5-8, So.,MOTOR Linn-Mar; Motion was made and seconded to ad- SUPPLIES.........................................808.82 ter acceptance of the completion for the journ the meeting.

All voted aye.

Council CRESTON VET CLINIC PC North Side Sanitary SewerSt. Rehabilitation com, 5-10, Sr., CB Albert. Makenzie Meyer, 5-10, Sr., Fuller, 5-8, Jr., WDM Valley. adjourned at 6:45 p.m.

Project. All voted aye. Resolution passed.

SERVICE..........................................930.28 Jordyn Moser, Back court: Alyssa Carley, Utility: LIGHTING RachaelCORP Saunders, Lybarger, Mayor CRYSTAL Matt McCutchan, CFO of Greater Re- Mason City; Gary Attest: Lisa Williamson, City Clerk SUPPLIES.........................................174.00 gional Medical Center, requestedMaria relief on 5-7, Sr., Harlan; Chloe Rice, 5-10, Sr., CB St. Albert; 5-9, So., Iowa City West. of the These are a condensed version *DISH the sewer portion of an invoice, stating the hospital's primary water main cracked on proceedings of the regular meeting of the SERVICE............................................47.78 February 11, 2016, the water didn't go Creston City Council. Copies of the com- DOUGLAS D DAGGETT, PC through the City's sewer treatment system, plete version may be obtained at the SERVICE..........................................225.00 ECHO GROUP INC but into the ground, and they were unable Clerk's office during normal office hours. to shut the water off because they had pa- FUND REPORT FOR CLAIM PERI- SUPPLIES...........................................70.80 ED M FELD EQUIP CO INC tients. However, they were able to get the OD ENDING FEBRUARY 2, 2016: issue fixed the next day. He is asking for REVENUES, BY FUND (02/01/16- SUPPLIES.........................................110.00 EMERGENCY SERVICES MARKETI $5,919.00, the difference between their 02/29/16): Class Gladbrook-Reinbeck 67, Jesup 48 SERVICE..............................................7.11 12-month average sewer1A billsquarterfinals and the GENERAL FUND....................105,514.64 COMMUNITY CENTER..................47.40 ESRI, INC. February 2016 sewer bill.

West 51 Class 2A quarterfinals No actionHancock was taken. 67, IKM-Manning ROAD USE TAX........................81,478.68 SERVICE..........................................900.00 Doug Miller,Bluffs owner of local trailer FASTENAL Council St.a Albert 69, PAYROLL DanvilleTAX 46 BENEFIT.......21,440.38 Western Dubuque, Cascade 60, Osage 27 park, requested relief on the sewer portion FIRE/POLICE RETIREMENT.......525.48 SUPPLIES...........................................27.88 South O’Brien 46, Grand View Christian Pella Christian 59, Dike-New Hartford BURE 52 of an invoice, stating one of the trailers in EMERGENCY..................................119.15 FIRE SERVICE TRAINING SERVICE..........................................150.00 his trailer park had a water leak after the LOST-PROP TAX RELIEF 32 occupant had moved out. He did not have (50%)............................................39,490.87 *FIRST NATIONAL BANK the opportunity to determine the amount, LOST-STR/SWR/RPR/RPLC SUPPLIES...........................................79.32 as he'd just received the invoice.

(50%)............................................39,490.88 GRIMES ASPHALT & PAVING CO No action was taken.

TIF-JAMES SBDV (75%)............1,658.43 SUPPLIES......................................2,248.40 WhenSBDV your document must get there HEALTH fast, use the GRMC BUSINESS & WEL Motion was made and seconded to ap- TIF-JAMES (25%-LMI)......552.81 prove a temporary street closing requestCreston TIF-HWYNews 34 Advertiser’s FAXSERVICE............................................40.00 services...we can FAX from the Creston High School Prom Com- IMPROVEMENTS...........................414.98 HACH COMPANY your document aroundSUPPLIES.........................................179.79 the world in minutes! mittee for the 200 block of North Maple RESTRICTED GIFTS-MCKINLEY Street on April 9, 2016, from 3 - 5:30 p.m. PARK.............................................4,076.00 INDACOM ELECTRICAL SERVICE SERVICE..........................................800.00 for pictures. All voted aye. Motion carried. RESTRICTED GIFTSMotion was made and seconded to ap- LIBRARY......................................3,650.69 INFO DOG SECURITY, LLC prove temporary street closings and route CAPITAL PROJECTS SERVICE............................................30.00 in the McKinley Park/Lake area, for the FUND...........................................37,451.36 IOWA DEPT OF PUBL HEALTH SERVICE..........................................105.00 Live Healthy Iowa 5K sponsored by CEMETERY PERPETUAL Southern Prairie YMCA on April 9, 2016, CARE................................................160.00 IOWA PRISON INDUSTRIES at 8 a.m., subject to approval by the Park SEWER OPERATING................79,105.30 SUPPLIES...........................................37.60 & Recreation Board. All voted aye. Mo- SEWER DEBT SERVICE..........13,486.68 K & J HARDWARE INC tion carried.

SEWER PLANT RPLCMNT.......5,153.29 SUPPLIES...........................................31.99 Under Other, Councilperson Winter- SEWER STORMWATER............2,356.34 LONG, SCOTT mute requested Mike Taylor and Kevin ANIMAL SHELTER-AGENCY.....551.61 SERVICE.......................................1,000.00 Kruse investigate the cost and effective- TOTAL ..................................$436,724.97 MARKETING KINETICS LLC SERVICE.......................................2,867.00 ness of a nuisance officer.

CLAIMS, BY VENDOR: OFFICE DEPOT Wilson moved seconded by Madison to ACCESS TECHNOLOGIES INC go into Closed Session at 6:31 p.m., re- SERVICE..........................................845.63 SUPPLIES...........................................90.68 OFFICE MACHINES garding discussion of the purchase or sale AKIN BUILDING CENTER of particular real estate pursuant to Iowa SUPPLIES...........................................85.28 SUPPLIES.........................................175.99 PAYROLL, GROSS INCLUDING Code §21.5(1)(j). White, Nielsen, Winter- ARAMARK UNIFORM & CAREER A mute, Koets, Wilson, Carroll and Madison SERVICE..........................................211.44 BENEFITS 2/26/16.......................................108,281.11 ARROW ENERGY, INC. voted aye. Motion declared carried.

White moved seconded by Carroll to SUPPLIES...................................11,254.50 PETTY CASH FIRE........................71.88 come out of Closed Session at 6:43 p.m., BRUCE, MIKE PETTY CASH POLICE...................29.99 regarding discussion of the purchase or REIMBURSEMENT........................110.00 RALLY APPRAISAL, LLC SERVICE..........................................285.00 sale of particular real estate pursuant to CALHOUN-BURNS AND ASSOCIAT Iowa Code §21.5(1)(j). Madison, White, SERVICE.....................................15,800.50 SCHILDBERG CONSTRUCTION CO SUPPLIES......................................2,885.51 Nielsen, Wintermute, Koets, Wilson and CARPENTER UNIFORM CO & Carroll voted aye. Motion declared car- SUPPLIES.........................................405.96 SERVICE TECHS INC SUPPLIES...........................................70.90 ried.

COOK VIDEO & APPLIANCE A resolution was offered and seconded SERVICE..........................................126.11 SIRWA SERVICE............................................66.00 to approve the purchase of a tract of real CRESTON AUTOMOTIVE estate owned by William and Joni Taylor, SERVICE............................................85.96 *SISCO (3) for $1,300.00, for the Adams Street Bridge CRESTON CITY WATER WORKS SERVICE.....................................54,282.19 Replacement Project. All voted aye. Reso- SERVICE..........................................336.80 SNYDER & ASSOCIATES, INC. SERVICE.......................................1,925.00 lution passed.

CRESTON MOTOR SUPPLY INC Motion was made and seconded to ad- SUPPLIES.........................................808.82 SOUTHERN HILLS VET SVC INC journ the meeting. All voted aye. Council CRESTON VET CLINIC PC SERVICE..........................................433.03 adjourned at 6:45 p.m.

SERVICE..........................................930.28 TESTAMERICA LABORATORIES, SERVICE.......................................1,411.00 Gary Lybarger, Mayor CRYSTAL LIGHTING CORP Attest: Lisa Williamson, City Clerk SUPPLIES.........................................174.00 THE HARTFORD These are a condensed version of the *DISH SERVICE..........................................374.40 proceedings of the regular meeting of the SERVICE............................................47.78 UNION CO CLERK OF COURT SERVICE............................................30.00 Creston City Council. Copies of the com- DOUGLAS D DAGGETT, PC plete version may be obtained at the SERVICE..........................................225.00 US CELLULAR SERVICE............................................77.64 ECHO GROUP INC Clerk's office during normal office hours.

FUND REPORT FOR CLAIM PERI- SUPPLIES...........................................70.80 VEENSTRA & KIMM INC SERVICE.......................................3,996.36 ED M FELD EQUIP CO INC OD ENDING FEBRUARY 2, 2016: REVENUES, BY FUND (02/01/16- SUPPLIES.........................................110.00 WAL-MART COMMUNITY SUPPLIES.........................................383.92 EMERGENCY SERVICES MARKETI 02/29/16): GENERAL FUND....................105,514.64 SERVICE..............................................7.11 WALKER COEN LORENTZEN ARCH SERVICE..........................................784.08 COMMUNITY CENTER..................47.40 ESRI, INC. ROAD USE TAX........................81,478.68 SERVICE..........................................900.00 WEST AVIATION INC PER FBO CONTRACT................1,354.17 PAYROLL TAX BENEFIT.......21,440.38 FASTENAL FIRE/POLICE RETIREMENT.......525.48 SUPPLIES...........................................27.88 *WEST AVIATION INC PER FBO CONTRACT................1,354.17 EMERGENCY..................................119.15 FIRE SERVICE TRAINING BURE SERVICE..........................................150.00 WINDSTREAM LOST-PROP TAX RELIEF SERVICE.......................................1,359.92 (50%)............................................39,490.87 *FIRST NATIONAL BANK SUPPLIES...........................................79.32 TOTAL...................................$219,855.89 LOST-STR/SWR/RPR/RPLC *MANUAL CHECKS/DEBITS (50%)............................................39,490.88 GRIMES ASPHALT & PAVING CO TIF-JAMES SBDV (75%)............1,658.43 SUPPLIES......................................2,248.40 GENERAL FUND.......................87,721.66 ROAD USE TAX........................20,914.36 TIF-JAMES SBDV (25%-LMI)......552.81 GRMC BUSINESS HEALTH & WEL SERVICE............................................40.00 PAYROLL TAX BENEFIT.......60,287.35 TIF-HWY 34 POLICE/FIRE RETIREMENT....9,210.58 HACH COMPANY IMPROVEMENTS...........................414.98 SUPPLIES.........................................179.79 POLICE FORFEITURE...................121.94 RESTRICTED GIFTS-MCKINLEY RESTRICTED GIFTSPARK.............................................4,076.00 INDACOM ELECTRICAL SERVICE SERVICE..........................................800.00 MCKNLY P...................................2,925.00 RESTRICTED GIFTSRESTRICTED GIFTSLIBRARY......................................3,650.69 INFO DOG SECURITY, LLC SERVICE............................................30.00 LIBRARY......................................3,066.00 CAPITAL PROJECTS CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND....16,085.50 FUND...........................................37,451.36 IOWA DEPT OF PUBL HEALTH SERVICE..........................................105.00 SEWER OPERATING FUND.. .18,250.14 CEMETERY PERPETUAL ANIMAL SHELTER *AGENCY CARE................................................160.00 IOWA PRISON INDUSTRIES SEWER OPERATING................79,105.30 SUPPLIES...........................................37.60 FUND.............................................1,273.36 GRAND TOTAL...................$219,855.89 SEWER DEBT SERVICE..........13,486.68 K & J HARDWARE INC SEWER PLANT RPLCMNT.......5,153.29 SUPPLIES...........................................31.99

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and be aggressive because they know there’s somebody back there with long arms who can protect the rim.”

I got 6-8.”

Ekel said capping the indoor season as an All-American was a big step for Starks, who struggled at times in the middle of the season.

“It’s more about Seth having the positive outlook on his career that he’s going to jump for himself and coach (Mark) Evans and do the things he needs to do to be successful,” Ekel said.

“He ended up having a really rough stretch through the season. We took him to regionals and he no-heighted. Last weekend we took him to Nebraska Wesleyan, where he jumped 6-6. That confidence and he started

Versatile center

Nodaway Valley’s Clarke is also one of the state’s top shot blockers, swatting 112 shots this season to rank second in Class 1A and third among all classes.

Despite her height, Clarke’s game is diversified at 14.4 points and 11.3 rebounds per game, along with Clarke 48 assists and 24 steals. She shot 44 percent from the field. This year she was 4-of-25 from 3-point range, but she has shown the potential to step out and shoot by hitting 8-of-17 from behind the arc as a sophomore.

“We’ve pulled her inside a little more because that’s where we need her,” Thompson said. “But she is certainly capable of shooting from the perimeter and she handles the ball really well for a girl her size. She has great footwork around the basket and rebounds so well. A lot of times she gets a second or third shot when she does miss.”

While the versatile Paige McElfish and versatile senior Jessica Nelson were also big threats for the 18-6 Wolverines who reached the regional finals vs. Exira/Elk Horn-Kimballton, it was Clarke’s inside presence defensively that allowed Thompson to employ an aggressive, denial style out front.

“The thing about Josie is, the way she blocks shots, we funnel things toward her,” Thompson said. “We set a school record for points allowed at 35 (per game), and the record was 42. She was a big part of

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Nodaway Valley junior post player Josie Clarke shoots in traffic against Interstate 35 this season. Clarke was named to the Class 1A all-state third team by the Iowa Newspaper Association.

setting that record.”

Exira/EH-K’s 5-10 sophomore, Sophia Peppers, was named to the 1A second team at utility.

Bedford’s Calfee took the third-team utility spot after contributing in many ways to Bedford’s 18-5 season, and her career also includes playing in the state tournament. As a senior she averaged 16.9 points, 4.4 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 3.5 steals.

Hawkeye 10

The Hawkeye 10 Conference has the following all-state players: St. Albert senior Paige Beacom and senior teammate Alyssa Carley, both on the Class 2A second team; Shenandoah senior Logan Ehlers on the Class 3A third team; Harlan senior Taylor Frederick and senior teammate

Jordyn Moser on the Class 4A first team; and Lewis Central sophomore Maegan Holt on the Class 4A second team.

The panel of sportswriters, assisted by representative coaches from the Iowa Basketball Coaches Association, named Makenzie Meyer of Class 4A state champion Mason City as 2016 Miss Basketball.

A three-time all-state selection, Meyer finished her career with 1,590 points. The University of Iowa signee has been recognized as first-team AllCIML Northern Division four years running and All-CIML overall the past two seasons. She averaged 17.9 points and had 159 rebounds as a senior, while also compiling 54 steals and 50 assists.

aspect of the game like he has,” Spartans coach Tom Izzo said. “I reiterate what I’ve said a bazillion times in the last two weeks. I love another candidate or two out there, but I prejudicially say that he’s the (national) player of the year.”

Ferrell spearheaded Indiana’s run to the Big Ten title, hitting countless clutch shots while leading one of the nation’s most efficient offenses.

The Big Ten’s active scoring leader is averaging 17.1 points to go with his 5.5 assists per game.

The 6-9 Uthoff can score from anywhere. His average of 18.8 points is second in the Big Ten, and almost one-third Uthoff of his

to have fun against started to transition to nationals.”

Also competing for the Spartans at nationals were freshmen Tyrell Paul and Sisilia Seavula.

Paul finished 22nd in the men’s 400 meter dash with a season’s best time of 51.71 seconds. Seavula placed 29th in the women’s 200 meter dash with her time of 26.76.

“All we were asking of him (Paul) was to have fun and compete to the best of his ability and that’s what he did,” Ekel said. “Sisilia, same thing. Went out there and competed to the best of her ability. The big thing is they’re both coming back next year and they know what it’s like to compete at a national-caliber meet.

They’ll be able to apply

field goals have come from 3-point range, where he’s shooting 39.2 percent. He averages a conference-best 2.7 blocks, and he’s among only three Iowa players to block 80 or more shots in a season.

Hayes, one of two returning starters from the team that reached the national championship game, was a steadying influence on a young Wisconsin squad that exceeded expectations transitioning from Bo Ryan to interim coach Greg Gard early in the season. Hayes, who closed the regular season with 30 points in a loss to Purdue, averaged 16.5 points and 5.8 rebounds.

Hammons’ offensive numbers have improved each of his four seasons, and he’s been a defensive force throughout his career. This season he averaged 14.8 points and 7.8 rebounds, and he was second to Uthoff in blocked shots (2.6 average) after leading

that to their training moving forward.”

The Spartans are now training for the outdoor season, which kicks off April 2 at Central College.

NJCAA Indoor Track and Field National Championships MEN Team scores — 1. Iowa Central 132, 2. South Plains 105.50, 3. Central Arizona 72, 4. Iowa Western 58, 5. Barton County 56, 27. Southwestern 1.50.

High jump — 1. Jah-Nhai Perinchie, Iowa Central, 2.15 meters (7-00.50); 7. Seth Starks, Southwestern, 2.00 meters (6-6.75).

400 meter dash — 1.

Kyron McMaster, Central Arizona, 47.95; 22. Tyrell Paul, Southwestern, 51.71.

WOMEN Team scores — 1. Iowa Central 115, 2. New Mexico JC 107, 3. Monroe College 92, 4.

Central Arizona 85.50, 5. South Plains 60.

200 meter dash — 1. Zakiya Denoon, Monroe College, 24.09; 29. Sisilia Seavula, Southwestern, 26.76.

the Big Ten in that category the previous three years.

Crean’s situation entering the season seemed tenuous. Fan anxiety was on the rise because only two of his first seven teams reached the Sweet 16, there were off-court problems involving players and last year’s team lost its opener in the NCAA Tournament after going .500 in league play.

This season got off to a rough start, including a poor showing in Maui and a 20-point setback at Duke, while a knee injury ended second-leading scorer James Blackmon’s season after Christmas. But since that loss to Duke, the Hoosiers have gone 20-3.

Maryland’s 6-11 Stone had 10 or more points in eight of the last nine games and finished the regular season as the Terrapins’ second-leading scorer at 12.7 a game.

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Business Services

Employment

MCNEILL TREE SERVICE. Topping, Trimming and Removal. Free Estimates, insured. Call David at 641-344-9052.

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-

Employment HELP WANTED: Farm Field Tiling, wages based on experience, Creston area, 641-3440739.

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• 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

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507-664-3038

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While we attempt manent part-time position! Caretech 1-800- to screen advertising with potential of 991-7006. fraud, it is impossible PLUMBERS & HELPERS to screen all potential New Construction, Paid problems. holidays, paid vacation, We strongly enhealth & dental insurcourage readers to ance, 401k with employexercise caution and er match. Cook Plumbcommon sense, paring Corporation 1425 ticularly when dealing Fuller Road, WDM EOE with unfamiliar comRN'S UP TO $45/HR panies.

LPN's up to $37.50/hr CNA's up to 22.50/hr For Rent Free gas/weekly pay $2000 Bonus AACO Nursing Agency 1-800- EFFICIENCY APART656-4414 Ext. 12 MENTS. Spacious DEADLINE for all Classified downtown Creston oneLine Ads is Noon the day be- room apartment furnished with refrigerator, fore publication. microwave, private bath. $425/monthly includes For Sale all utilities, +deposit, srherriott@gmail.com, 641-208-0511.

DINING ROOM TABLE with leaf and 4 chairs on rollers, like new, $200, 641-278-1098.

Iowa Focus is seeking trustworthy, honest individuals for part-time direct support providers in Creston.

Overnight and every other weekend hours available.

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

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FOUR TALL WASTE BASKETS, 2 black, 2 red, $5.00 each; several laundry baskets, price ranging from $2.00 Brown/Black $5.00; purse, original priced $43.00, selling for $20.00; 641-782-6144.

SQUARE BALES OF STRAW, weed free, bright heavy bales, $6.00 each; 641-3445369.

NEW RUBBER TIRED wheel barrow, $49.00; 5 foot black fiber water tank, $35.00, near new high quality ladies cross country skis, $25.00, 641-772-4200.

$50 or Less WOOD FUTON WITH blue cover, $50.00; Treadmill, $50.00; both very nice condition, 641-344-9048.

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Bailey Hodge, Business Manager bhodge@careinitiatives.org

1000 E. Howard • Creston 782-5012 Drug Free EOE

641-782-8511

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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.

For more information about our services we provide check out our website at

www.midwestopportunities.org.

Part-time Teller Position

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

Wilbur-Ellis, Creston, IA, seeking

Seasonal Class-A Truck Driver

2 years driving experience.

Stock/retrieve packages/ containers; drive forklift/ other warehouse duties.

Great pay/benefits.

Apply online www.wilburellis.com or send resume/job title/salary requirement to ddefreece@wilburellis.com.

Route Sales Representative

1001 Cottonwood, Creston, IA

Not for Profit

It’s FREE!

Full-time/Part-time

Creston Specialty Care is looking for a

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

Locate the owner by placing a classified ad.

641-782-2141, Ext. 6441

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Full-time RN

CNA/Shopper $11.90 $9.74 $10.85

INFORMATION, REFERRAL & ASSISTANCE SPECIALIST Connections Area Agency on Aging is searching for an outgoing person-oriented individual to fill the position of Information, Referral & Assistance Specialist. The position can be based in the Creston, Council Bluffs, or Sioux City office.

Responsibilities of the position are to provide consultation services to individuals seeking information via the telephone and/or in person regarding supports and services available within the individual’s community. The selected applicant must ensure that the individual seeking information experiences a welcoming atmosphere to achieve customer satisfaction. Knowledge about aging and disabilities, community resources, and government programs along with a positive attitude a huge plus.

A Bachelor’s degree in human services preferably with at least one year of experience or an Associate’s degree with 2 years of experience in the human services field or a high school graduate with 4 years’ experience working with the aging and disability populations, community health or hospital discharge planning is required.

Must be able to pass a background check and have a valid driver’s license and insurance.

An excellent benefit package is provided.

Interested applicants may send their resume and cover letter to:

Connections Area Agency on Aging 300 W. Broadway, Suite 240 Council Bluffs, IA 51503 Email: hsenrick@connectionsaaa.org A Equal Opportunity Employer/EOE/AA

Are you looking for a Challenging career? If so Frito-Lay may be just what you are looking for. We are currently hiring Route Sales Associates in the Creston area.

Job duties - under general supervision, develops account sales and delivers products to various stores within the designated route area. Driving delivery truck in and out of the distribution center. The type of truck will vary by route and zone needs, up to and including a 24’ box truck. Displays product on display racks in customer accounts. May create signs and displays on product. May be required to build displays of various sizes and heights. Directly imp ads the sales process having continuous contact with customers. Decision-making is extensive, which is governed by policy and guided by procedure while focused on daily operations.

Previous sales experience a plus.

This position requires passing a pre-employment sales aptitude test, background investigation of work history and criminal check, a drug test and Department of Transportation physical. This is a full time position, averaging 50 hours a week, days off and hours will vary depending on route type. Position regularly requires early morning starts in order to accommodate vendor requirements.

The RSA position pays $765.00/ week.

To apply log onto

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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.

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

Your Guide To Dining And Entertainment

Creston Volunteer Fire Fighters Dance Saturday, March 12, 2016 Eagles Lodge in Creston, IA Music By WESTERN OUTLAWS 8:30 p.m. until 12:30 a.m. ~ free will donation ~

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!

Orient-Macksburg CSD

McDonald’s Creston 608 Wyoming Avenue Creston, IA 50801

is seeking a

FT Associate

7 3/4 hours per day

Food Service Worker 6 hours per day

Substitute Associates Substitute Teachers contact Judy Johnson judy.johnson@o-mschools.org O-M CSD, PO Box 129 Orient, IA 50858 641-337-5061

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

EOE

HCI Hospice Care Services - Greater Regional Hospice Home is looking for compassionate employees to serve patients during their end of life journey:

Murphy Heavy Contracting

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

is looking for construction bridge laborers and operators.

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

EOE

Submit a cover letter and resume or application to: hrinfo@hci-vns.org

Year round work, home every night. Experience a plus, but will train. Wages based upon experience.

Patient Care Coordinator

Call 712-762-3386

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

for details on how to apply.

We are an EEO/AA employer

JOB OPENINGS for

MATURA Full-Time Dietician

An exciting, full-time career opportunity is available for the right person as a dietician (licensed or registered) with MATURA’s WIC program. Flexible hours, generous benefit package including IPERS, competitive salary, amazing co-workers.

Resumes and applications should be directed to:

Karla Hynes

MATURA Action Corp.

207B N. Elm Street Creston, Iowa 50801

or postmarked by 4:00 p.m. on March 21, 2016.

E.O.E.

Love is our mission!

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.

Please contact Amanda at apottorff@greatlovecompany.com

Dial-AService

HOME SERVICES DIRECTORY

Find the right people for the job, right here.

Fuller Family Dental, PLC Is seeking full/part time

Iowa licensed hygienist

Must have excellent communication and computer skills, including a strong desire to work well as a member of the team with our business office personnel, assistants, and dentist.

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.

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

Computer Repair

Siding & Windows

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

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

Electrician

BRENNAN ELECTRIC, licensed, also home repairs and WESTMAN WINDOWS. Replacement windows tilt for easy cleaning improvements, 641-782-3795. and rebates bays, bows, sliders, etc.

Any custom size and shape, 30+ Glass QUALITY GLASS CO. Automotive, years in Creston. I sell, service and home, business and farm. install, for no-pressure estimate call Commercial lock service and Charlie Westman 641-782-4590 or trailer sales. Hwy 34 East, in 641-344-5523.

Creston 641-782-5155 BOWMAN SIDING & WINDOWS. major brands of vinyl and steel Handyman Service All siding, Heartland, Traco and Revere HANDYMAN. Carpentry, Painting, thermal replacement windows. ReDoors, Windows, Miscellaneous cipient of the Revere Premium RenoHome Repairs. Creston and vator Award. Seamless guttering and Surrounding Areas. 641-208-1730; Leaf Relief gutter covers. 33 years of 641-782-9909. continuous reliable service in Southwest Iowa, free estimates, 641-322Plumber 5160 or 1-800-245-0337.

SCHROEDER PLUMBING and ELECTRICAL. Central air repair/ Storage new installations, new breaker boxes, lighting fixtures, softeners, SHARP’S SELF-STORAGE Boats, water heaters. Specialize in records, inventory, furniture. manufactured and mobile homes. You store it, lock it, take the Free estimates, licensed, insured, key. Industrial Park, Creston, 641-202-1048. Accept Visa & 641-782-6227.

Mastercard.

Altec Osceola Body Plant manufactures fiberglass truck bodies and is growing rapidly.

We are seeking qualified candidates for Production Workers, Experienced Production Supervisors and Associate Designers.

New wage scale with opportunities for frequent increases AND Excellent Benefit package.

The ideal candidate will have experience in a manufacturing environment, mechanical aptitude, and maintenance equipment assembly skills.

These are key positions on our team and we are seeking self-starters with a positive attitude and strong work ethic.

Please complete an application online at www.altec.com or stop in the office.

Altec 1001 Furnas Drive Osceola, IA 50213 EOE

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YMCA news

CNA photo by SARAH BROWN

Soloist: Creston High School junior Patrick Normandeau performs a solo during the CHS jazz band performance of “Willow Weep for Me” Monday at the CHS annual spring concert.

• Swim lessons can build confidence and skill development. The Y will be offering group swim lessons for children age four and up in a new session starting April 5.

Registration deadline is April 1. Swim lessons are 6:15 p.m. Tuesday’s and Thursday’s. Register early to guarantee your child a spot.

• A stroke clinic will be offered for the more advanced swimmer to work on proper body position, breathing technique, starts, turns and specific skills for each of the four competitive stokes.

This would be great for kids thinking of joining swim team. The clinic is for swimmers age eight to

16 who are able to swim the width of the pool, face in the water and swimming the American crawl. They must be able to tread water and back float. The clinic is from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, April 9, and cost is $15.

Register by April 1. For questions contact Kristie Terlizzi at yquatics@southernprairieymca.com or 641782-9622.

• The YMCA is offering Sensory Splash, teaching swimming and water safety to children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Swimming can be a great physical outlet and life-saving skill for children with ASD. In addition to promoting health, swimming reduces stereotypical behaviors

and increases social behaviors of some children facing these challenges.

Swim instructors will work with each child’s unique needs to ensure a safe and successful swim lesson experience. Swimmers must have an adult with him or her in the water.

Class is from 11 a.m. to noon on five Saturday mornings starting April 16.

Cost is $25 for members or $35 for participants.

There is a mandatory safety meeting 11 a.m. April 9. Participants must attend the April 9 meeting to participate in lessons. Class is limited to 10 students.

For more information, contact youth programs coordinator Jennifer Queener at 641-782-9622.

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