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Capitol to classroom: How Supervisors: education funding debate Employee affects local schools contributions increase for insurance plans

By IAN RICHARDSON

CNA staff reporter irichardson@crestonnews.com

As discussion on education funding continues in the state legislature, Iowa schools are left wondering how much money they will receive from the state during the next fiscal year.

The funding is currently being discussed in a joint House-Senate committee.

Republicans in the House previously proposed a 1.25 percent increase in school funding, while Democrats in the Senate have been favoring a 4 percent increase.

But as the April 15 final deadline for schools to establish their budgets nears, area schools are left to decide how those unknown percentages will affect their budget planning and contract negotiations.

“It basically leaves everything up in the air,” said Karleen Stephens, Diagonal superintendent.

“I’m not sure if w e ’ r e Stephens going to have a lot of information by then.”

An increase in funding is necessary, Stephens said, because the cost of doing business—including utilities, maintenance and salaries—goes up each year.

Stephens said teachers at Diagonal have already taken pay freezes recently, including one last year. She also said a 1.25 percent increase would shift more of the burden for education onto the local taxpayers.

For Diagonal, that amount

By JAKE WADDINGHAM

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A large majority of Union County employees will now be contributing to their health insurance plans.

Union County Board of Supervisors announced Monday at their weekly board meeting that employees on plan D family will contribute one percent — or $6.82 — per pay period.

The increase will bring in about $8,000 in additional annual premiums.

“We needed to have them start contributing and a one percent contribution is a good way to have them get started,” Supervisor Ron Riley said.

Currently, there are about 61 employees on the county’s health-insurance program administered by Bernie Low & Associates of Ankeny. The county still has three plans — plans B, C and D. In comparison, plan B family contributes $162.38 per pay period and plan B single is at $54.13. Plan C family contributes $97.42 and plan B single is $32.48 per pay period.

Union County Auditor Sandy Hysell said plan D is the more popular option for county employees, but it comes with a higher deduct-

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Sandy Jennett and first-grader Summer Prentice read the book “Tracks” by David Galef at Creston Elementary in January 2014. Jennett participates in the READS program — a program that pairs an adult volunteer with a first-grade student currently learning to read.

may also result in cuts.

“The lower increase could result in some staff reduction, less technology.

You kind of look a little closer at your field trips,” she said.

Steve McDermott, Creston superintendent, said while the legislature’s taking this much time to release the funding rate isn’t anything new, it does put Creston “in a pickle.” He said the school is McDermott preparing for the least amount of funding and will adjust its budget accordingly.

“Honestly, right now we’re planning a budget with a 0 percent increase to take a conservative approach,” McDermott said.

“But that 1.25 percent would require us to tighten our belts for sure.”

East Union has adopted a similar strategy. Pam Vogel, school su- Vogel perintendent, said East Union has put together scenarios for different amounts—1.25 percent, 2 percent and 4 percent—to see how each would affect their budget and property tax.

However, with salaries needing an increase of about 3 percent each year and with insurance prices on the rise, Vogel said 4 percent is the rate the school needs. And since East Union has increased in enrollment rather than decreased, Vogel said cutting teachers is not an option she

wants to pursue.

“We don’t want to cut staff,” Vogel said. “We might be able to reduce a teaching position if we were losing students. But since we’re not losing students, we really don’t feel we can.”

Vogel has been encouraging staff and community members through emails and the school newsletter to contact legislators in support of a 4 percent increase.

“I think sometimes people don’t think it makes a difference, but it does,” she said.

While there’s not much debate that a substantial increase in funding would benefit Iowa schools, the problem for some legislators lies in where that money would be coming from.

During Saturday’s legislative coffee, Iowa Rep. Jack Drake, R-Griswold, said Please see FUNDING, Page 2

ible. For a family plan, the deductible is set at $2,200.

“They may not have been Hysell making that monthly payment before, but they had a higher deductible to pay,” Hysell said.

Employees on the single plan D program will not have to contribute to their health insurance plan. The deductible is $1,100.

Supervisors plan to increase the rate of plan D family to two percent for fiscal year 2016-17 and three percent in 2017-18.

The increase mirrors the same structure of the union negotiations for health insurance.

“This way everybody is on the same page,” Riley said.

In other county business: • Budget passed: Union County Supervisors passed fiscal year 2015-16 budget following a public hearing Monday. Union County Chairman Lois Monday said working through the budget with fellow supervisors Ron Riley, Dennis Brown and Union County Please see INSURANCE, Page 2

CSD board approves two school calendars

By BAILEY POOLMAN

CNA staff reporter bpoolman@crestonnews.com

Creston School Board members unanimously approved two school calendars for the 2015-16 school year pending state legislators’ decision for Iowa school start dates during a special meeting Monday.

“I have received written input from over 80 staff members, students and community members,” said Steve McDermott, Creston School District superintendent. “Not one opposes the Aug. 26 start date.”

If an early school start date is approved by state legislators, Creston Schools would start Wednesday, Aug. 26. Stu-

dents would receive full spring and winter breaks. High school graduation would be scheduled for May 22.

If a late start date is approved, Creston Schools would start Wednesday, Sept. 2.

Full winter and spring breaks would occur at the same time as the early start date schedule. High school graduation, which will be after Memorial Day, would be decided at a later date.

“Every one of the eight legislators I have contacted recently have mentioned a compromise is very likely to happen,” McDermott said.

Both approved calendars allow for Please see CALENDAR, Page 2

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Deaths Robin Trichel Brooks Corning

Robin Trichel Brooks, 35 of Corning died March 8, 2015, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Brooks MO. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. held Friday, March 13, at Pearson Family Funeral Service, 701 Seventh St., Corning. The Rev. Dave Tebbenkamp of the First Baptist Church, Creston, will officiate. Interment will be in Carl Cemetery, Adams County.

Visitation with family present will be 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be directed to the family. Online condolences may be left at www. pearsonfuneralhomes.com.

Robin Marie Trichel Brooks, daughter of Debra (Pardee) and Jackie Trichel, was born Aug. 9, 1979, in Marrero, La. She lived in Louisiana until moving to Corning in 1996 and grad-

Edith Edie Auburn, Ill.

Edith S. Edie, 62, of Auburn, Ill., passed away Saturday, March 7, 2015 at Memorial Medical Center.

S h e was born Edie June 28, 1952 in Lincoln, the daughter of Phillip and Marie Damarin Pickett. They preceded her in death.

She married John Edie in 1973 in Elkhart.

Edith was a member of the Auburn Emergency Squad and Auburn Ambulance. She enjoyed sewing.

Surviving are her husband, John; two sons, John (Dawna) Edie of Auburn and Patrick (Jamie) Edie of

uated from Corning High School in 1999.

Robin worked at Midwest Opportunities during high school and while in college.

She later worked for Precision Pulley for several years, eventually returning to work as a residential aide at Midwest Opportunities.

On Feb. 14, 2014, Robin married James Michael Brooks of Blytheville, Ark. Robin is survived by her husband James Michael Brooks of Blytheville, Ark.; parents, Jackie and Debra Trichel; grandparents, Aubrey and Helen Matthews; daughter Tianna Nelson of Corning; stepchildren, Brooklyne Nicole and Gabriel Michael Brooks of Blytheville, Ark.; brothers, Nicholas (Chrystal) Breaud of Corning, Jeremy (Julie) Trichel of Menlo and Joey (Alaina) Trichel of Prescott; sisters, Candace Russell of Prescott and Hailee Trichel of Corning; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Robin was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Leo and Beverly Pardee; and paternal grandfather Mervin Trichel.

Springfield; one daughter, Tobie (Martin) Sarmiento of Auburn; seven grandchildren, Halie, Hayden, Cole, Adrianna, Alyssa, Clay and John; two sisters, Connie (Nick) Liesman and Linda (Dean) Dyess; one brother, Phillip (Diana) Pickett; several nieces and nephews.

Cremation Rites were accorded.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 pm, Friday, March 13, 2015 at Bramley Funeral Home, Auburn. Memorial Service will be at 10:30am, Saturday with Rev. David Van Bebber officiating.

Memorials may be made to Auburn Area Ambulance and American Lung Association.

Bramley Funeral Home, Auburn is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be left online at www. bramleyfh.com.

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that with about $200 million to work with and with $100 million of that already going to schools in a 1.25 percent increase, the rest of the funds are needed for other things, like Medicaid.

“All of a sudden we have too much to pick up,” he said. “If we go higher, we’re going to have to take it from somewhere else.”

Drake did acknowledge, however, the need for money in the schools.

“I don’t doubt it for one minute that the schools need more funding,” he said.

Drake said discussion on related issues, such as changes in the collective bargaining and arbitration process, could result in more compromises as funding continues to be discussed.

“If the Senate would agree to some changes in arbitration, then the House might consider raising,” he said.

Iowa law requires the legislature to approve the state growth rate 30 days after the governor releases his proposal, Drake said. Gov.

Charles Critz Creston

Charles Critz, 75, of Creston died M a r c h 7, 2015, at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines.

F u n e r - Critz al services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 14, at Pearson Family Funeral Service, 809 W. Montgomery St. Chuck Morris Jr. will officiate. Interment will be 3 p.m. Saturday at Young Cemetery in Truro. Open visitation will be 1 to 8 p.m. Friday with family present 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be directed to the family to be determined. Online condolences may be left at www. pearsonfuneralhomes.com.

Charles William Critz, son of Edith LaVonne (Brand) and Christopher Arlington Critz, was born Dec. 4, 1939, in Easton, Minn.

Charles graduated from Truro High School in 1958.

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school activities to start at the same time, such as camps and sports practices. Differences include dates of the end of first semester and beginning of second semester, as well as the date of spring break.

“We discussed placement of parent-teacher conferences,” McDermott said of discussion at the board meeting. “We discussed start date, end date, graduation, and the fact that if we are forced to use the McDermott late start, a date for graduation commencement will still need to be determined.”

Tom Eagan, Creston school board member, said he would prefer the earlier start date for local schools.

Creston

Warren “Nick” Nichols, 93, of Creston died March, 9, 2015, at Greater Regional Medical Center.

Services Nichols will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 14, at Powers Funeral Home, junction of highways 34 and 25. The Rev. Gideon Gallo will officiate. Burial will be in Massena Center Cemetery. Open visitation will be 2 to 7 p.m. Friday with family present 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to Creston Animal Rescue Effort. Online condolences may be left at www. powersfh.com.

Warren Neal “Nick” Nichols, son of Maude (Baer) amd Fred Nichols, was born March 7, 1922, in Nevinville.

Nick graduated from Atlantic High School. Nick enlisted in the United States Army Air Corps serving as a pilot until his discharge in

1946.

On Feb. 25, 1944, Nick married Margaret Kraack in Coffeyville, Kan. They moved to Atlantic in 1946 where Nick worked for B&H Motors as a mechanic until 1950 when they moved to Greenfield. While in Greenfield he worked for Wallace Auto Parts and then NAPA in Creston. In 1967, they moved to Creston where Nick continued to work for NAPA until his retirement in 1987.

Nick was a member of the First United Methodist Church.

Nick is survived by his daughter Sandra (husband Larry) Raines of Chariton; grandchildren, Doug (wife Julie) Rumple of West Des Moines, Rhonda Rumple of Chariton and Kyle (wife Ashlee) Raines of Urbandale; great-grandchildren, Madalyn Rumple of West Des Moines, Luke Evans of Chariton and Kylee Raines of Urbandale; sister Zella Kroshus of Bayport, Minn.; and many nieces, nephews and other family.

Nick was preceded in death by his parents; wife in 2011; four brothers and two sisters.

“I would prefer the earlier start, at the local level, being able to set it ourselves,” Eagan said. “My three (kids) will still be in school next year. ...

I guess I’ve gotten Eagan used to it through the years, so it wouldn’t be a big change.”

Background Originally, Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad and Iowa Department of Education Director Brad Buck made a decision to not allow schools to start early.

Schools were able to do so thanks to a waiver that allowed them a start date earlier than September.

The change in start date came around because of conflicts with tourism.

Branstad argues early starts in school clashed with Iowa State Fair and family vacations.

“I think the early start date affords us more opportunity for kids to learn at the end of the first semester, and there would better time to assess what they learn and did not learn before Christmas,” said Ron Dunphy, Creston School Board president.

“It’s difficult maybe for some after 10 to 14 days’ Christmas vacation to come back.”

The current law, which doesn’t allow schools to start before Sept. 1 without proof of negative educational impact, would prevent any collisions with the state fair and other family activities.

“I have nothing against the late start, too, but we could compromise,” Eagan said. “Otherwise, with the late start, we could be going late in the summer. It’s just a trade-off.”

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Terry Branstad proposed a 1.25 percent increase in school aid in mid-January.

Drake said he did not have an idea when an amount would be approved.

He entered the Air National Guard of Iowa on Nov. 19, 1960, and served six years until his honorable discharge on Nov. 18, 1966.

In June 1962, Charles married Patricia Ann Fouche in Osceola. Charles and Patricia later divorced.

Charles lived in Creston most of his adult life. He worked for the Iowa Department of Transportation for 42 years. He inspected bridges and was a survey coordinator. He also was an instructor for the DOT Advanced Survey School in 1993 and 1994.

Charles was a former member of the Elks.

Charles is survived by his children, Kelly (wife Polli) Critz of Orient and Tonya Critz-Hauser of Eldora; sisters, Shirley (husband Jim) Harold of Milo and Connie (husband Chuck) Morris of Indianola; brother-in-law Ed Swan of Des Moines; and many other relatives and friends.

Charles was preceded in death by his parents and sister Betty Swan.

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Monday added they were able to fully fund secondary roads to continue working on Union County’s infrastructure.

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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., The Windrow.

Celebrate Recovery (a Christcentered 12-step program), 6 p.m., Crest Baptist Church, 1211 N. Poplar St. American Legion Auxiliary, 7 p.m., American Legion Post Home, 119 N. Walnut St. Gambler’s Anonymous, 7

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

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

Holy Spirit Rectory ReRun Shop, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 107 W. Howard St. Alegent Health At Home/ Family Home Care free blood pressure clinic, 9 to 10 a.m., Prescott City Hall. Open to public.

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

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

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

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Graceland Cemetery Board, 5 p.m., Monday, Graceland cemetery chapel.

Agenda includes: cemetery charges; budget; other items.

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Debera Gordon of Creston is having a second stem cell transplant in Iowa City.

Cards may be sent to her at 200 Hawkins Dr., 7RC No. 7091, Iowa City, IA 522421009.

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Kendall Lee Ross, 24, 201 W. Mills St., was charged with operating while intoxicated 3:09 a.m. today at Union County Law Enforcement Center.

According to a Creston Police report, today at approximately 3 a.m., officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for insufficient number of headlamps. The driver was identified as Ross

by Iowa driver’s license.

Ross had the odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from his person, and made statements of drinking. Ross consented to standard field sobriety testing and preliminary breath testing, which indicated impairment. Ross was taken to the law enforcement center, where he was read implied consent and asked to give a sample of his breath. Ross consented and provided a sample at 4 a.m. above the .08 per se level.

Ross was being held on $1,000 bond.

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The Evangelical Seminary Assistance, 10:28 a.m., March According to a Union of Apurimac (SEA), a 2.

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Theft, 9:53 a.m., Monday, West Adair Street.

Theft, 10:48 a.m., Monday, West Taylor Street.

Information, 11:03 a.m., Monday, East Montgomery Street.

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Traffic stop, 12:19 a.m., Tuesday, West Mills Street.

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Animal call, 6:22 p.m., Tuesday, South Lincoln Street.

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OPINION

The Clinton foreign fundraising machine Not so long ago, President Barack Obama and the rest of the Democratic Party were obsessed with the possible taint of foreign money.

They saw it everywhere, even where it didn’t exist. They couldn’t stop talking about it. They practically ran their 2010 midterm campaign against foreign dollars, especially the phantom threat of secret, illegal donations funneled through the Chamber of Commerce. They called it, breathlessly, “stealing our democracy.”

Well, that was a more innocent time, back before the party was poised to nominate a presidential candidate, namely Hillary Clinton, directly connected to foreign dollars.

For the Clintons, raising foreign money is part of the family business.

The Clinton Foundation — now redubbed the Bill, Hillary and Chelsea Clinton Foundation, so the whole family can share in the glory — is a fundraising juggernaut unbound by national borders.

King Features commentary Rich Lowry

It has raised about $2 billion during the course of its existence, and foreign governments and other foreign donors make up some of its heaviest hitters. “Rarely, if ever,” as The Washington Post put it, “has a potential commander in chief been so closely associated with an organization that has solicited financial support from foreign governments.”

The foreign fundraising continued apace even while Hillary Clinton was secretary of state, a position that, in theory, has some influence over U.S. foreign policy. It’s as if the wives of George Marshall and Dean Acheson were operating as globe-trotting money vacuums, with infamously slack ethical standards, while their spouses ran Foggy Bottom.

When Hillary ascended to secretary of state, the Obama administration negotiated an agreement that allowed the Clinton Foundation to continue to raise the dollars, provided it honored some strictures.

No new foreign governments were allowed to give (although Algeria fell through the cracks), and the amounts from foreign governments couldn’t exceed their prior donations.

The ethical principle here is hard to discern: If a foreign government had already been giving money, possibly to curry favor with the Clintons, it simply would have been grandfathered in.

It is true that the Clinton Foundation does good humanitarian work, but so do the Red Cross and countless other organizations, with the crucial difference that no one associated with the Red Cross is a top contender to be president of the United States.

The Clinton Foundation has represented the continuation of Bill

Clinton’s operating procedure as president in a different venue, with a different coloration. What he once had excelled at as a desperate officeholder, he now does as a beloved elder statesman.

Clinton’s re-election campaign in 1996 rested on a gross money-grubbing from foreign sources, giving us the redoubtable figures who were featured in the subsequent investigation: Charlie Trie, the Little Rock, Ark., restauranteur with a bag of $460,000 in checks and money orders intended for the Clinton legal expense trust; Commerce Department official John Huang and his $1.6 million in illegal fundraising; and all manner of other disreputable characters. You almost couldn’t claim to be a shady operator with connections to China if you weren’t lending your support to Bill Clinton’s re-election.

In 2010, Democrats raised such a fuss about foreign money because they needed something to try to distract from their own unpopularity,

and their charges collapsed from the weight of their own groundlessness.

The Clinton Foundation’s foreign money, in contrast, is obviously very real.

Bill Clinton calls it “a good thing.”

Even if all the money is aboveboard and funds only the worthiest of causes, it contributes to the wherewithal and influence of the Clintons and their political machine. There is a reason that so many of Hillary’s political donors also give to the foundation — and it’s not because they have never heard of the Red Cross.

By rights, the controversy over foreign money that Democrats tried to manufacture in 2010 should now be upon us, thanks to the party’s presumed presidential nominee.

She wants to make history — as a candidate with groundbreaking connections to foreign fundraising.

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

Ringling Brothers Circus caved in to animal rights activists HOLLYWOOD — God Bless America, and how’s everybody?

Hillary Clinton is under fire for creating private e-mail accounts she used as Secretary of State so that she could erase any conversations that might incriminate her or embarrass her. Life is a circle. You start out your career by investigating Richard Nixon and you end it by channeling Richard Nixon.

The Ringling Brothers Circus caved in to animal rights activists Friday and announced they will eliminate elephants from all shows in three years. This will end entire careers. The clowns who follow the elephants with shovels will have to return to their former job as press secretaries in Washington D.C. Dustin Johnson came back from a six-month suspension to win the World Golf Championship Sunday at the Doral Country Club. It was very dramatic. On the eighteenth hole, Rory McIlroy threw his three-iron into the lake, just missing Harrison Ford’s tail wing that was sticking out of the water.

Harrison Ford was reported in good shape in an L.A. hospital Sunday after he successfully crash-landed is private plane at the Penmar Golf Club in L.A. It made worldwide news. Fifteen minutes after the plane crash, President Obama called the pro shop to make sure the golf course would pull through.

The University of Oklahoma kicked the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity off campus Monday over

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a video of the boys singing a racist house song on a bus trip. How much tuition does it cost to teach these boys one of the most important lessons in the real world. The rules are different for white rappers.

Selma honored LBJ for ordering troops to open a bridge to civil rights marchers fifty years ago. Luci Baines Johnson told the crowd Saturday she witnessed the pain of racial segregation when she was growing up. Her daddy had three TV sets in the Oval Office, so it was pretty hard for her to miss it.

President Obama and George W. Bush joined arms and led thousands of people over the bridge at Selma on the fiftieth anniversary of Bloody Sunday. It was tense.

Alabama authorities were under the state’s Supreme Court order to be on the lookout for any two men who may be walking arm-in-arm.

National Geographic will premiere the movie version of Bill O’Reilly’s best-selling book Killing Jesus in time for Easter.

O’Reilly’s books tend to follow a formula. If Killing Jesus ends the same way Killing Lincoln and Killing Kennedy end, Jesus is crucified by a Southern white guy with three names.

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Letters to the editor

Back by popular demand From Darlene Loudon

time. We had done three separate printings. So due to popular demand, we are able to get The Southside Booster Club a limited quantity. It will be the had published a cookbook years same cookbook but will have a ago. It was sold out in a short different binder. Anyone want-

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ing to reserve a copy may call me – Darlene Loudon – at 641782-7698. The cookbooks are $15.50. Thanks everyone for you support. The books will be here in April.

Another great meal From Betty Lynam Creston

If you didn’t make it to Cromwell for dinner March 5 you really missed out on a great meal.

They started serving at noon and people were still waiting in line at 12:50 p.m. They were so full,

people were waiting for others to leave the tables so they could have a place to sit.

There was always someone available, John Judd, for one to refill your coffee cup or water glass. The ham balls were excellent as was the rest of the food.

I’m sure no one went home hun-

gry and if they did, it was their own fault. There was just one person you need to watch out for – Donnie Poole. Seems he wanted my pecan pie worse that I did.

No – he didn’t get it.

Again, I say “Great job Cromwell ladies, we’ll see you next fall.”

Do not be fooled From Debra Peterson Creston

Do not be fooled by the new clinic opening in the previous location of Planned Parenthood. It will not be a family planning clinic offering full reproductive healthcare as Planned Parenthood did. Lifecare Clinic is a pro-life organization. A woman facing an unplanned pregnancy seeking options information at this clinic will not be given complete and unbiased information.

She will not be told that abortion is an option available to her along with becoming a parent or making a plan for adoption. She will not be encouraged to make the decision best for her at this time in her life without pressure or coercion from anyone else. The article stated that limited obstetrical ultrasounds would be provided. This means that an ultrasound will be done and used to discourage any woman from even considering an abortion.

Helping women of all ages pre-

vent unplanned pregnancies in the first place is not an objective of this pro-life clinic. Birth control services are very much absent from their list of services. This is not by accident. Many pro-life groups do not support the use of contraception and even believe that several forms of birth control work by “causing an abortion.”

My purpose in writing this letter is to make sure people are aware of what Lifecare Clinic is really all about.

in our own homes invites scrutiny by law enforcement and arrest for assault. Why does our society condone it in a gymnasium? Why did the Romans do it in a coliseum or the Mayans in the ‘ball court’ (in the quest for entertainment?) Or is it dad living vicariously through his offspring?

Please understand; I appreciate the need for children to participate in an extra activity beyond mental gymnastics in the classroom. The need for physical activity extends outside of school and home. The use of cell or ‘smart’ phones now invades the time available for a better use of everyone’s time. How about work or workout in the backyard or park?

When participating in any other sport activity athletes use game pieces and some measure of protection, pads, gloves, helmets, skates and designed footwear. No such gear is provided if you just want to exhibit physical superiority, even in the surroundings of Wells Fargo Arena (Iowa’s version of the Roman Coliseum?).

May parents and the public demand an end to such barbaric happenings. Hopefully medical professionals will be called upon to assist in the recovery of all participants injured in such happenings. We all pray for the best for all of our young people as they learn to be intelligent productive adults – inside and outside of the school building.

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I write today because I am upset. I write also because I am concerned for the safety of our male students who choose (?) an activity that involves the culture of physical submission by another student regardless of how that physical circumstance comes about. I suggest we call the physical slamming of another’s body to the matted floor what it is: abuse. Whether the activity happens in a foreign country or the United States or right here in Iowa, the practice is abusive when brought upon another person regardless of age. Knocking another person senseless on the street or

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ENTERTAINMENT Is time on their side?

Dear Heloise: How long are CONDIMENT PACKS from fast-food places good?

Example: ketchup, honey, jams. I read you in The Bay City (Mich.) Times. — Joyce K., East Tawas, Mich.

Hi, Joyce. Thanks for reading the column. This question comes up often at lunchtime, in break rooms and workplaces across the country, as well as at home. These packets don’t have an expiration date (I sure could not find one), because they really are meant to be consumed in a short time.

That said, if the packets are unopened, they supposedly don’t need to be refrigerated, just as ketchup, mustard or honey at home does NOT have to be stored in the refrigerator. You can keep them in the refrigerator if you want to, which the companies say does help prolong the taste and quality of the product.

The real key is, don’t toss them in a hot glove box in the car or truck, or keep them someplace they might freeze and then thaw, etc. — Heloise P.S.: Hey, readers, want a challenge from Heloise? Go to the stash of these little con-

Hints from Heloise diment packets that are lurking at work or home. Count how many there are! Yikes, between my kitchen and the one in Heloise Central, we had, oh, let’s just say about 1/2 of a vegetable bin full. So, the count is on for fast-food condiments!

Email: Heloise@Heloise. com (please put in subject line “condiments”).

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PISTACHIOS OPEN Dear Heloise: If you enjoy a handful of pistachios, you probably have come across a nut or two that is hard to crack open. Don’t use your teeth (especially if you have a lot of dental work) or a fingernail, which can split in an instant.

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K.M., Waco, Texas NO COFFEE CONFUSION Dear Heloise: I’m the only one in the house who drinks caffeinated coffee, so when I made a pot, I was always being asked, “Is it caffeinated or decaf?” I saved two plastic soda-bottle caps — one red, one green. I put the green cap on top of the coffee maker if I’ve brewed decaf, and red if the coffee is caffeinated. No more questions. — Scott R., via email Scott, I love it! Just like at a restaurant, the orange/red rim around a pot is the real full-leaded deal, and a green rim around the pot means decaf. Don’t get them mixed up! Here’s to a good “cup of BEETLE BAILEY® by Greg & Mort Walker joe” to start the day. — Heloise MUSHROOM STEMS Dear Heloise: I found an easy way to remove the stems from mushroom caps. I grabbed my melon baller, and it worked amazingly. One swirl around, and the stems lifted right out. Don’t know what took me so long to figure that one out. — Martha in Port Charlotte, Fla. (c)2015 by King Features BLONDIE® by Dean Young Syndicate Inc.

Horoscope Thursday, March 12, 2015 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) This is a great day to explore more of your world. Talk to people from different backgrounds. Travel if you can. Do what you can to broaden your horizons.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You can benefit from the wealth and resources of others today. This is a good day to ask for a loan or mortgage, or a favor.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Stay flexible when dealing with others today, because you will benefit if you are open to new ways of doing things. This should be no problem for a Gemini.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) This is a productive, positive day at work for you. Not only can you boost your earnings, you might see ways to suddenly make a great impression on someone.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Parents should keep an eye on their kids today. However, on the whole, this is a fun-loving day full of unexpected invitations and surprise flirtations.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) You will enjoy entertaining at home today. Whatever you do that is related to real estate, home and family will be profitable and rewarding. Accept offers of help from others.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) This is a positive, enthusiastic day for you. You feel upbeat and ready for anything. Just make sure that you can stand behind any offers you throw out to others.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Be careful spending money today or doing financial negotiations, because you might go overboard. Then again, you might make a big profit.

Anything can happen.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) The Moon is in your sign today, dancing with your ruler, Jupiter. This is why you feel so eager and optimistic.

However, with unpredictable Uranus in the picture, tread carefully.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) You will receive a payoff for research or work done behind the scenes today. Count on it.

Quite likely, some aspect of it might surprise you!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) You might meet a real character today, or perhaps, some-

one you already know will surprise you. All group activities will be upbeat, exciting and full of something unexpected.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) You will make a great impression on bosses today — or parents, teachers and even the police. Your enthusiasm and creative ideas will show others what you can do.

YOU BORN TODAY You are multitalented; do not scatter your energy. You are also a

daring visionary who is not afraid of risk. This is the year you have been waiting for! It’s a time of expansion and great activity. Take advantage of opportunities. A major change might take place, perhaps as significant as what occurred around 2005. It’s time to try your wings!

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The Lakers have missed the playoffs in consecutive seasons for just the second time.

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Zags win LAS VEGAS (AP) — Kyle Wiltjer had 18 points and 10 rebounds, helping No. 7 Gonzaga shoot its way past Brigham Young 91-75 Tuesday night for the Zags’ third straight West Coast Conference tournament title.

Gonzaga (32-3), the regular-season champion, clinched its 14th WCC tournament by putting on an offensive show in an entertaining rematch of last year’s title game.

The nation’s best shooting team during the regular season, the Bulldogs shot 53 percent inside Orleans Arena and made 8 of 12 from 3-point range.

Kevin Pangos had 16 points and five assists for Gonzaga. Domantas Sabonis and Gary Bell Jr. added 15 points each.

BYU (25-9) tried to match the Zags shot for shot behind Kyle Collinsworth, but never quite caught them after built a 12-point lead early in the second half.

Collinsworth finished with 28 points, eight rebounds and five assists after posting a triple-double in the semifinals.

Revis returns NEW YORK (AP) — Revis Island: The Return.

Darrelle Revis is coming back to the New York Jets after winning the Super Bowl with the rival New England Patriots last season.

And, his welcome home gift is a contract that makes him the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history.

Agents Neil Schwartz and Jon Feinsod wrote on Twitter on Tuesday night that “pending legal,” Revis had agreed to terms on a new deal with the Jets.

The five-year contract is worth $70 million, with $39 million fully guaranteed. He’ll make $33 million in the first two years, and $48 million in the first three.

QB trade (AP) — Nick Foles wasn’t Chip Kelly’s franchise quarterback after all.

The Philadelphia Eagles have agreed to send Foles to the St. Louis Rams for Sam Bradford in a stunning quarterback swap. The Eagles will also get a fifth-round pick this season, while sending the Rams their fourth-rounder this year and a second in 2016.

And Kelly’s probably not done dealing yet.

His admiration for Heisman Trophy winner Marcus Mariota is no secret, and Kelly may want to move up from the 20th pick in the draft to pick his former Oregon quarterback.

Bradford hasn’t played since his 2013 season ended after he tore his left ACL. The former No. 1 overall pick and 2008 Heisman winner tore it again in preseason last year.

Foles lacked the speed and mobility for Kelly’s offense, but he was 14-5 as a starter, including a playoff loss.

SPORTS

Wolfe earns unanimous nod on H-10 first team

By SCOTT VICKER

CNA sports editor • svicker@crestonnews.com

The Hawkeye 10 Conference released its all-conference boys basketball teams Tuesday evening, and Creston senior Jay Wolfe earned a unanimous selection to the first team.

Wolfe was one of five unanimous selections, joined by Atlantic junior Ryan Hawkins, Denison-Schleswig senior Spencer Pauley, Harlan junior Kyle Juhl and Lewis Central senior Mitch Moran.

Wolfe led the Hawkeye 10 Conference in scoring at 22.7 points per game, shooting 55.6 percent from the floor Wolfe and 40.0 percent from behind the 3-point arc. He was also an 81.0 percent free throw shooter.

He tied for third in the conference in rebounding at 10.0 per game. He was also among the conference leaders in steals with 38 and recorded 22 blocked shots.

Joining Wolfe on the all-conference teams for the 15-7 Panthers were seniors Alex Nielsen and Christian Groumoutis, both of whom received honorable mention.

Groumoutis ranked second for the Panthers in scoring at 11.0 points per game, with Nielsen right behind at 10.8 per game.

Groumoutis shot at a 44.3 percent clip from behind the 3-point arc.

Nielsen finished second on the team in rebounding with 5.8 per g a m e , w h i l e G r o u m o u t i s Nielsen averaged 3.2 per game.

Groumoutis was second on the team in assists with 48 and led the team with 40 steals. Nielsen dished out 34 assists and had 16 steals.

Hawkeye 10 Conference Boys basketball All-conference (* — unanimous) First team — Ryan Hawkins*, Atlantic, Jr., Forward; Jay Wolfe*, Creston, Sr., Forward; Spencer Pauley*, DenisonSchleswig, Sr., Post; Kyle Juhl*, Jr., Harlan, Guard/forward; Mitch Moran*, Lewis Central, Sr., Guard; Parker Eller, Denison-Schleswig, Sr., Guard; Matt Dentlinger, Kuemper Catholic, So., Forward; Makon Anderson, Shenandoah, Jr., Post.

Second team — Garrett Franken, Atlantic, So., Forward; Jacob Lewis, Glenwood, Sr., Post; Payden Anderson, Shenandoah, Sr., Guard; Travis Miller, St. Albert, Jr., Guard; Adam Schleisman, Kuemper Catholic, Sr., Forward; Will Lansman, Harlan, Jr., Forward; Joey Walker, Atlantic, Sr., Guard; Cody Webb, DenisonSchleswig, Sr., Guard.

Honorable mention — Alex Nielsen, Creston, Sr., Forward; Brendon Birt, Red Oak, Sr., Guard; Christian Groumoutis,

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Creston senior Christian Groumoutis flies in for a layup during a game against Glenwood this season. Groumoutis, along with senior teammate, Alex Nielsen received honorable mention on the Hawkeye 10 all-conference basketball teams. Senior teammate Jay Wolfe was named to the first team.

Creston, Sr., Guard; Cole McBride, St. Albert, Sr., Guard; Dylan Stouder, Glenwood, Sr., Forward; Gage Bowman, Sr. Albert, Sr., Guard; Jacob

2 Wolverines, 1 Raiderette on POI first team

By SCOTT VICKER

CNA sports editor • svicker@crestonnews.com

Mount Ayr sophomore Tessa Shields earned a unanimous first-team selection to the Pride of Iowa all-conference basketball team, and was joined on the first team by a pair of Nodaway Valley sophomores.

Sophomore post players Josie Clarke and Paige McElfish represented the Wolverines on the first team.

Shields was joined by five other unanimous first-team selections in Bedford juniors Callie Calfee and Fallyn Beemer, Central Decatur seniors Hallie Linhart and Lydia Martin and Martensdale-St. Marys senior Nicole Shutt.

Shields led Mount Ayr with 290 points for the season, averaging 12.6 per game. She nearly averaged a double-double with 9.0 rebounds per game.

In addition, the Mount

Ayr sophomore dished out 58 assists with 45 steals to go with eight blocked shots.

Clarke led Nodaway Valley at 14.1 points per game, w i t h McElfish adding 13.4 per g a m e .

Clarke a n d McElfish were a Clarke tough duo inside for the Wolverines, grabbing 8.0 rebounds and 10.6 rebounds per game, respectively.

Clarke was tough on opposing offenses, as well, blocking 87 shots to rank second in the Pride of Iowa Conference. She dished out 30 assists with 53 steals.

McElfish, m e a n while, finished with 37 assists and 55 McElfish

steals.

Earning second-team honors were Lenox senior Katie Dukes, Mount Ayr sophomore Kelcie Shields and senior Ashton Johnson, Nodaway Valley junior Jessica Nelson and Southwest Valley senior Marie Palmer.

Pride of Iowa Conference Girls Basketball All-conference (* — unanimous) First team — Callie Calfee*, Bedford, Jr.; Fallyn Beemer*, Bedford, Jr.; Hallie Linhart*, Central Decatur, Sr.; Lydia Martin*, Central Decatur, Sr.; Gracey Griglione, Interstate 35, So.; Slye Richardson, Interstate 35, So.; Riley Morris, Interstate 35, So.; Nicole Shutt*, Martensdale-St. Marys, Sr.; Kylah Schumacher, MartensdaleSt. Marys, Sr.; Tessa Shields*, Mount Ayr, So.; Josie Clarke, Nodaway Valley, So.; Paige McElfish, Nodaway Valley, So.; Kennedy Core, Pleasantville, Sr. Second team — McKenzie Jackson*, Bedford, Jr.; Raegan Boothe*, Central Decatur, So.; Lily Simon, Central Decatur, So.; Katie Dukes, Lenox, Sr.; Ashley Kraber, Martensdale-St. Marys, Jr.; Kelcie Shields, Mount Ayr, So.; Ashton Johnson, Mount Ayr, Sr.; Jessica Nelson, Nodaway Valley, Jr.; Sierra Dorsey, Southeast Warren, Sr.; Marie Palmer, Southwest Valley, Sr.; Demi Austin, Wayne, So.

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Mount Ayr sophomore Tessa Shields looks to make a pass to teammate Megan Warin (30) during a game against Interstate 35 this season. Shields was a unanimous firstteam selection to the Pride of Iowa all-conference team.

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Lewis Central, Jr., Forward; Ryan Lundgren, Red Oak, So., Guard; Ryan Reis, DenisonSchleswig, Sr., Forward.

Spartans 1-3 at Northeast Oklahoma

By LARRY PETERSON

CNA sports writer • lpeterson@crestonnews.com

MIAMI, Okla.

— Southwestern’s baseball team went 1-3 last weekend against Division I 15th-ranked Northeastern Oklahoma A&M. NEO improved to 8-2 with the series victory, while the Spartans take a 3-5 record into this weekend’s series at Iowa Western.

Southwestern won the third game of the fourgame weekend series, 6-3, in a game started on the mound by sophomore Ethan Westphal of Lenox and Martensdale-St. Marys.

Westphal went 6 2/3 innings, yielding s e v e n hits and just two earned r u n s with five s t r i k e - Westphal outs and t h r e e walks. Angelo Rivera picked up the save by getting the last out on a strikeout.

Southwestern picked up the win despite getting only four hits in the game, including doubles by leadoff batter Samuel Vega and catcher Misael Lebron. Left fielder Eric Bueno had two stolen bases.

“Westphal gave us a good outing,” SWCC coach Pedro Hernandez said. “He battled really hard and had all of his stuff that day. He was locked in and wanted to finish, but his pitch count was getting up there and it’s still early in the season. I’m trying to use Rivera as a closer and he did a nice job getting their number three hitter out to close it out.”

NEO won the final game of the series with 11 hits in the 14-4 victory.

Zach Maskill took the loss in getting the start for the Spartans.

Third baseman Bradley Lopez went 2-for3 for Southw e s t ern with t h r e e RBIs and Lopez a home r u n .

Vega, the team’s shortstop, scored twice in the leadoff position. Center fielder Erich Gonzalez doubled.

In Saturday’s opener, NEO had 13 hits in an 11-1 win. Dalton Moates allowed no earned runs with five strikeouts in improving to 3-0 for the hosts.

Joshua Santiago fell to 0-2 for Southwestern, going four innings in the start with five earned runs and nine hits allowed along with three strikeouts and four walks.

Right fielder Glenn Velazquez went 3-for3 for Southwestern and first baseman M a t t Mayden was 2-of3 with Velazquez an RBI. Freshman Trevor Luther of Creston played left field for SWCC and was 0-of-1 with a walk.

NEO prevailed 6-4 in the second game Saturday, thanks to a four-run fifth inning. Winning pitcher Luke Manuel allowed only one hit.

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Big trades steal spotlight from free agents

By BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer

NEW YORK (AP) — Until the New York Jets landed Darrelle Revis, the first hours of NFL free agency Tuesday looked more like fantasy football.

Trades, anyone?

Monster deals sending Jimmy Graham to Seattle and Sam Bradford to Philadelphia stole the spotlight from free a g e n t s i g n i n g s . Graham T h a t is until mid-evening, when Revis Island returned to the Meadowlands.

The Jets dug into their past to bring back the AllPro cornerback, according to his agents. Revis goes from the Jets’ archrival Patriots, who he helped win the Super Bowl last month, to his NFL roots.

The deal is for five years and $70 million, with $39 million guaranteed.

New Orleans agreed to send its star tight end to the Seahawks for center Max Unger, with draft picks changing hands. The Saints are to get a firstround pick, while Seattle receives a fourth-rounder.

That stunner was followed by Bradford, the injury-prone quarterback who barely has played the past two years (knee), going to Bradford Philadelphia for Nick Foles, who also comes off an injury-shortened season (collarbone) and is headed to St. Louis.

Bradford was the top overall draft pick in 2010.

Foles is the latest starter to depart Philadelphia. He joins two-time All-Pro running back LeSean McCoy, now in Buffalo, and Pro Bowl wide receiver Jeremy Maclin, headed for Kansas City, in going elsewhere.

Philadelphia also added Seahawks starting cornerback Byron Maxwell as a free agent with a six-year deal. And Seattle brought in cornerback Cary Williams, formerly of the Eagles and a 2012 Super Bowl winner with the Ravens.

Baltimore dealt nose tackle Haloti Ngata to Detroit, which is about to lose All-Pro defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh in free agency. Ngata, 31 and a five-time Pro Bowler, is due $8.5 million next season and has a $16 million salary cap figure.

The Bills confirmed acquiring McCoy for line-

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backer Kiko Alonso; McCoy also signed a contract extension for $40 million over five years.

The Jets also confirmed a previously agreed upon trade, getting receiver Brandon Marshall from Chicago for a fifthr o u n d draft pick.

The Jets released WR-KR P e r c y H a r v i n , Marshall w h o m they acquired last season from Seattle.

Carolina released DeAngelo Williams, its career rushing leader.

Two retirements also drew attention away from the chase for free agents.

Five-time All-Pro linebacker Patrick Willis, the heart of San Francisco’s defense for eight seasons, called it quits. The 2007 Defensive Rookie of the Year is leaving because of recurrent toe and feet injuries.

“In my head, I’m already a Hall of Famer,” Willis said. “I am leaving this with closure, saying that I am happy today, more happy today than I was the day I was drafted. That says something to me.”

Tennessee quarterback Jake Locker, his four-year pro career ravaged by injuries, also retired, saying he has no “burning desire” to keep playing.

Sports briefs Hoop shoot Rylie Driskell, daughter of Greg and Merry Driskell of Creston, won the Knights of Columbus regional com-

petition Feb. 22 in Albia by making 18 of 25 free throws.

Driskell advances to the state finals to be held March 29 at Wells Fargo Arena.

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SWCC: Continued from page 6A

Southwestern had only three hits in the game, but all three were extra-base hits. Sterling Rupp homered, Omar Frias hit a triple and Gonzalez doubled.

John Bisignano took the loss on the mound for the Spartans. He went five innings with four earned runs and eight hits allowed, along with two strikeouts and two walks.

Hernandez said the series was good preparation for this weekend’s activity, as defending national champion Iowa Western

opens its home season against the Spartans.

“We did OK considering the pitching we were facing,” Hernandez said. “We faced 93 miles an hour in the second game, in another one 92 by a kid who was drafted last year. It gets us ready for Iowa Western.”

The Reivers started the year ranked No. 1 in Division I, had some losses and dropped to No. 16, but are now riding a four-game winning streak and Hernandez expects them to crack the top 10 again this week.

NFL: Continued from page 7A

The 49ers lost another mainstay when running back Frank Gore, their career rushing leader, joined the Colts.

Linebacker A.J. Hawk, who grew up in Ohio and attended Ohio State, agreed to terms with Cincinnati on a two-year deal.

Hawk spent his first nine seasons in Green Bay. Jacksonville, with lots of salary cap room, grabbed tight end Julius Thomas away from Denver among a slew of moves. The Jaguars agreed to deals with defensive end Jared Odrick, right tackle Jermey Parnell, cornerback Davon House, linebacker Dan Skuta and safety Sergio Brown.

Thomas agreed on a five-year deal worth $46 million, with $24 million guaranteed.

Arizona got probably the best run blocker in this year’s group, guard Mike Iupati, who agreed on a five-year, $40 million contract with $22.5 million guaranteed. The 6-foot-5,

331-pound lineman played five seasons with San Francisco, is a three-time Pro Bowl player and made the All-Pro team in 2012.

Arizona also re-signed linebacker LaMarr Woodley.

The Falcons fortified the middle of new coach Dan Quinn’s defense by signing free-agent linebackers Brooks Reed and Justin Durant.

Among other official free agency moves early in the process were LB Malcolm Smith, the 2014 Super Bowl MVP with Seattle, who agreed to terms with Oakland; DE Kendall Langford to Indianapolis; WR Brian Hartline to Cleveland; S Tyvon Branch to Kansas City; TE Owen Daniels to Denver; G Orlando Franklin to San Diego; CB Buster Skrine to the Jets; FB Jerome Felton to Buffalo; and QB Shaun Hill to Minnesota, which also re-signed RB Matt Asiata. ___ AP NFL website: www. pro32.ap.org and www. twitter.com/AP_NFL

IOWA: Continued from page 7A

winning streak, during which they’ve allowed more than 60 points just twice.

Those defensive numbers aren’t surprising though.

Iowa’s defense is allowing nearly nine points a less per game than it did a year ago.

“We didn’t defend like this team has been defending,” coach Fran McCaffery said.

Iowa’s chances of winning the Big Ten tournament appear to be slim though.

The only No. 5 seed to even reach the tournament finals was Ohio State back in 2009, and winning four games in four days is a tough thing to

ask out of any team.

But if the Hawkeyes can keep playing well, it could set them up nicely for a potential run in the NCAA Tournament, where Iowa hasn’t won a game since 2001.

“You want to be healthy and fresh. But you want to be together, which we are,” McCaffery said. “And you’re going to have to have some guys make shots.

When it’s all said and done, people have to step up and make shots under pressure.” ___ Follow Luke Meredith on Twitter: www.twitter.com/ LukeMeredithAP

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Tuesday, March 24, 2015 • 10 a.m.

Located on site at 1394 170th St., Creston, Iowa 1/2 mile West of McKinley Lake & Park on Adams St. (170th) Farm #2349 Tract # 203 Located Sec. 10, Douglas Twp., Union Co., Iowa Auction Method: 2015 Crop Season Contract 107 Acres x Dollar Amount 2014 Crop year consisted of 67 Acres Corn & 40 Acres of soybeans Base acreage Corn 54.3, Soybeans 40.7 CCC yield 130 Corn, Soybeans 38

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PARAKEETS $10.00 EACH; Angel Fish $2.00 each; 641-278-0602.

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

ESTATE PUBLIC AUCTION

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

Real Estate approx. 11:30 a.m.

Maintenance Technician

Tractor, Farm Truck, 4 Wheeler, Vehicles, Farm Machinery, Hay, Farmland & more

Saturday, March 21, 2015 • 10 a.m.

From Creston, IA (west edge on Hwy 34) 5.3 miles west to Clover Ave. then 3 miles south on Clover Ave to 245th St., west ½ mile on 245th St. Land lies on both sides of the road as you turn West on 245th St. from Clover Ave. Or from the town formerly known as Kent, IA (south edge of town) 1/2 mile east on 245th St.

Flour Loadout Technician

$17.50 $17.50

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

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

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

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

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We are currently hiring Animal Care Workers near Leon, IA. Duties include pig production tasks such as breeding, farrowing, giving vaccinations, feeding . keeping. and record Full time schedule with day hours.

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

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

Christine Bailey, Successor Trustee - 515-669-7149 Auctioneer: Darwin West 641-344-1958 Sale Clerk: June West

www.crestonlivestock.com for complete sale bill

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

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

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

TERMS ON REAL ESTATE: 10% down on sale day and enter into a contract to purchase with the balance due in approx. 30 days or on or about April 21, 2015 when deed & abstract will be furnished. Loretta Harvey, Attorney at Law, Creston, Iowa will hold all earnest money in her trust account and will handle all closing transactions. Heirs are very sincere in selling but do reserve the right to accept or reject any and all bids.

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Verna Bailey Revocable Trust, Seller

Instrument & Controls Technician Bulk Loadout Technician

Christensen Farms

Terms: 10% down payment due on sale day and the balance due on April 10th, 2015.

Buyer will sign a lease agreement sale day. No after feed or baling of corn stalks, no hunting allowed and crop must be out by December 1st unless other arrangements are made.

Verle Norris, Attorney for Above, Leon, IA 641-446-4613

$18.50 for entry level, with experience negotiable

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

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Siding & Windows

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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GUN AUCTION

Sunday, March 15th • 11 AM Supertel Inn Conference Center, 800 Laurel, Creston, Iowa (across the street from old Walmart, additional parking at old Walmart.

Absolutely NO PARKING on grass areas around the center please)

Remington 11-87 Premier, autoload, high gloss, 28” barrell, rem choke, Dale Earnhardt Limited Edition, NIB, never assembled RIFLES: Savage M-12 .223 bolt w/scope, laminate stock; Weather by Vanguard, bolt action, camo 22-250; Winchester M-670 .243, bolt action with scope; Remington M-597 .22 auto camo; Winchester M94 30-30, lever action; Delton Inc, 5.56 AR, coll. stock, new condition; Ithica M-49 .22 single shot; Ruger mini 14 .223 stainless/wood stock; Rossi 410 snake charmer; Marlin .22 rifle; DPMS Panther .223 w/accessories; Bar Browning .22 takedown NIB (China); Ruger 10/22 stainless/G. laminate w/scope; Ruger M-77 all weather stainless/G. laminate .17 HMR; Ruger M-77 all weather stainless/G. laminate w/leoupold scope 22 mag; Browning Bar 7mm run mag w/Redfield scope (Belgium); Wards Westernfield M87 .22 semi auto; Whippet Model C bolt action .22; Mossberg International 715T .22 AR style, in box; 4-AK-47 kit guns, less lower receivers, will sell all together SHOTGUNS: Stoeger O/U 12 gauge, like new; B.C. Miroku O/U 12 gauge; Mossberg 500 C 20 gauge pump; Mossberg 500 20 gauge, bl. synt.; Browning Model Twenty 20 gauge shotgun; Browning Magnum 12 semi auto (rough); Browning Model A 500 12 guage; Mossberg Model 835 pump 12 gauge (Infinity) camo with a Mathews stock, 24” ported barrel and four chokes, NIB; Stoeger M3000 Auto 12 gauge (Realtree) camo, 28” barrel with 3 chokes, NIB BLACK POWDER: CVA black powder; Knight .50 cal muzzleloader PISTOLS: AMT-auto-mag II .22 semi auto pistol; 3-Jimenez Arms .380, .22, .25 calibur pistols; Taurus Judge w/6” barrell, Blued; Colt Detective 38 Special, 6 shot w/holster; High Standard .22 Sport King semi auto; Ruger Super Redhawk .454 revolver 9 1/2” barrell, all weather finish; Ruger Red Hawk 44 mag w/Tasco pro point scope; Taurus Raging Bull .480 Ruger; Ruger Super Red Hawk 44 mag w/Simmons Pro Hunter; Ruger Bisley Revolver 45 cc; She 83 Flare gun; Pending 2 Colt Gen 1single action Armys BARRELLS: 835 Slugster with sights; 2 Rem - Express slug barrells; Mossberg 835 accu-mag; Browning 12 gauge bird; Remington 12 gauge AMMO: Approx. 20,000 rounds; 1600 rounds of .308 - Winchester FMJ, Bull M80CBC 600 rounds of 9 MM Luger - WPA Polyformance FMJ, Rem JH; 1400 rounds .45 - PMC Bronze, Remington Golden Saber, Rem. UMC; 14,300 rounds .22 ammo - Federal, CCI Quiet, Winchester, Aquila, American Eagle, Super X, Lapua, Remington, Norm-USA, CCI Shorts; Additional misc. ammo in calibers to include 308, 223, 30-06, 30-30, 25-06, 280, .220 swift, misc. shotgun shells,; 1000 rounds 9 MM brass; 200 rounds 45 auto brass BOOKS: Model Gun Repair/Complete Education Set for gunsmith; Over 75 Gun Digests, Gun Parts, Modern Guns, Gun Trader, Gun Valves, Firearms All Years SCOPES: Simmons NWTF; Leoupold M8-4X; Nikko Stirling Gold Crown 3x9x42; Tasco World Class; Burris; Kmart All Pro 3x9x32; Bushnell 3x9; BSA Sweet 223 6x18x40 NIB; BSA Platinum 6-24-44 MM NIB; Burris Eliminator Ballstic Lazer Scope 4x12x42 MM w/X38 radical MISCELLANEOUS: 3 Floor gun racks; USM 8 A-1 Bayonet/Knife; M-14 Bipod; 20+ long gun cases; Large assorted pistol cases; Over 50 hard brass shell cases al calibers; Gun cleaning kits; Whitetail Unlimited Exec. Chair; Marlboro/Winston Lighted Cigarette Sign 75+ holsters, leather & syntetic; Leather slings; Hundreds of clips - calibers to include A1L1 308, AR15 223, SKS 7.62x39, AK47, plus many, many more; Ivory grips - large assortment; Misc. choke tubes; Many hard cases; 30+ pocket knives; Fishing tackle, Fishing line; Mini 14 clips; Unknown military misc. (old) possible Mortar and Sight; Military ammo pouches; Rods and reels; Gun Books; Full body harness; Beretta grips; Belt buckles; Deer antlers LATE ADDITIONS: Mossberg 20 gauge, M-185 DB; Glenfield M.25 .22 cal; Winchester 12 gauge M-1200 pump; H&R 410 SS; Stevens M59A 410; Ranger M 103-13; OF Mossberg M-45 .22; JC Higgins M31 .22; Bersa Thunder 45 Ultra compact pro 45 ACP; Colt Trooper MK III 357 mag; Remington Woodmaster M750 .243; Hawthorne Sentry .22 bolt; Tikka T3 Lite .308 win NIB; Norinco Interarms Takedown .22; Fabrique Nationale M-1935 Mauser W. AUCTIONEER COMMENTS: Nice selection of good, clean quality guns and huge selection of ammo. Must have permit to purchase or carry to buy gun. Guns to sell after ammo and misc.

TERMS: Cash/good check with photo ID if unknown by the auction team. Lunch on grounds

by Sara Dukes. www.crestonlivestock.com Auction conducted by: West & Frey Auctioneers LLC, Creston, IA & Creston Livestock Auction Services Todd Crill 712-621-1453; Darwin West 641-344-1958; Tom Frey 641-344-5082; Brandon Frey, Zach Ballard. Sale Clerks: June West, Leisa Frey. Ringman Vern Blazek

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Creston News Advertiser Wednesday, March 11, 2015

BUSINESS/FARM Greater Regional creates impact on local economy Greater Regional Medical Center generates 455 jobs that add $28,444,075 to Creston and southwest Iowa’s economy, according to the latest study by the Iowa Hospital Association (IHA). In addition, Greater Regional employees by themselves spend $7,588.872 on retail sales and contribute $455,332 in state sales tax revenue.

The IHA study examined the jobs, income, retail sales and sales tax produced by hospitals and the rest of the state’s health care sector.

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The Iowa Hospital Association is a voluntary membership organization representing hospital and health system interests to business, government and consumer audiences. All of Iowa’s 118 community hospitals are IHA members.

item to be appraised) •Noon “Local Foods” by Dale Raasch, Bridgewater Farm.

Lunch will consist of a beef or pork burger, applesauce, carrots and ice cream. It will be served until it is gone.

Lunch is provided by Adair County Cattlemen, Corn and Soybean Association, Farm Bureau and Pork Producers.

A freewill donation supplies beef, ethanol & pork certificates to local food pantries.

Ag Day sponsors are Adair County Cattlemen, Adair County Corn and Soybean Association, Adair County Extension, Adair County Fair Board, Adair County Pork Producers and Greenfield Chamber/Main Street.

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tor, which includes offices of physicians, dentists and other health practitioners, nursing home and residential care, other medical and health services and pharmacies, contributes $14.3 million to Iowa’s economy while directly and indirectly providing 293,758 jobs, or about one-fifth of the state’s total non-farm employment.

“Hospitals positively influence their local economies not only with how many people they employ and the salaries of those employees, but also through hospital purchases from lo-

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Nodaway Valley FFA president Jacob Baudler, right, attended the Ag Leader Dinner March 3, sponsored by Bill Northey, Iowa secretary of agriculture, and the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship.

Blake Anderson, adviser, left, and Baulder visited with Northey and other legislative members along with many agriculture companies’ leaders. Jo Luck, retired president and CEO of Heifer International, was the keynote speaker. She spoke on “Developing your goal and achieving that vision.” Nodaway Valley FFA is proud that Iowan agriculture is a leader in world food security.

GREENFIELD — Celebrate agriculture on Monday at the 4-H and FFA Center on the Adair County Fairgrounds. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. Visit with more than 40 vendors, sit in on an educational program in the small meeting room and enjoy a free lunch. Lunch is served at 11 a.m., and the event concludes at 1 p.m.

The educational programs focus on gardening, local foods and antiques. Speakers and times of their presentations are: •9:30 a.m. “Improving Soil Health with Compost and Cover Crops” by Mosa Shayan, Wallace Center farm program manager •10:30 a.m. “Antique Appraisal” by Patsy Ahnen, 1st Street Antiques (bring one

from hospital-submitted data on the American Hospital Association’s Annual Survey of Hospitals and with software that other industries have used to determine their economic impact.

The study found that Iowa hospitals directly employ 71,324 people and create another 50,131 jobs outside the hospital sector. As an income source, hospitals provide $4.2 billion in salaries and benefits and generate another $1.8 billion through other jobs that depend on hospitals.

In all, the health care sec-