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Creston Schools hire director of learning

By BAILEY POOLMAN

CNA staff reporter bpoolman@crestonnews.com

Creston Community School District will soon have a director of learning. Kevin Teno of Sioux Central Community School District will start in Creston July 1.

During the regularly scheduled school board meeting Monday, Creston Superintendent Steve McDermott said Teno was hired.

“I have, under those consent items, the hiring of Mr. Kevin Teno as our new director of learning specialist,” McDermott said.

Teno’s contract is 240 days, with pay of $84,000.

“The decision to hire Kevin was made last week.

Interviews were pro- Teno cessed the week before that, and, actually, the decision to create this position was made by the school board last summer,” McDermott said.

Creston School Board attempted to hire someone for the position in the fall, but a match wasn’t

As director, Kevin Teno will oversee all learning in Creston School District including general education, special education and professional development. Teno will start July 1. n

found. Teno was one of approximately 20 applicants.

Job description As director of learning, Teno will oversee all learning in the school district.

“Which includes special education, which includes general education, which includes adult education and professional devel-

opment,” McDermott said. “Also included in this job is curriculum development.”

Several responsibilities in the job description were taken out after the first round of applicants didn’t work. They were things such as Title 1 reading, English language learners and at-risk programming. Instead, principals at

Creston elementary, middle and high schools have taken on those responsibilities “Bigger picture-wise, this person is really responsible for keeping the vision of the improvement of instruction and learning,” McDermott said.

Teno “According to what we needed, the experience and background we needed, he just brought, we felt he brought the most to the position,” McDermott said. “His experience Please see TENO, Page 2

Northey emphasizes Iowa’s Council ag strengths at summit approves ​By JAKE WADDINGHAM

CNA associate editor jwaddingham@crestonnews.com

Iowa’s contribution to the world’s agricultural sector is dominant.

Only three countries — the United States, China and Brazil — produce more bushels of corn than the state of Iowa. The state’s soybeans are exported all over the world, helping support the livestock industry with protein-rich soybean meal.

At any moment, there are more than 21 million hogs in Iowa, seven times more than the state’s human population.

But is the future and prices for Iowa’s agriculture going to stay consistent?

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey said he is working to ensure that and continue to improve Iowa’s contribution to the global market during a farmer’s summit at Southwestern Community College Monday.

“When you look at that scale of production, it is kind

CNA photo by JAKE WADDINGHAM

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey describes the strength of Iowa’s impact on agriculture during a presentation Monday night at Southwestern Community College. More than 130 people attended the annual farmers’ summit for a night of educational lectures and entertainment centered around agriculture.

of hard to believe sometimes,” Northey said.

This is the fourth year for the summit, which is sponsored by First National Bank and AgriVision. More

than 130 people attended the event, which included Northey, Dave Baker with the Iowa State Extension office and entertainment from Jesse White and Don and

bid for new Corning fire station

Jean Sheridan.

China’s impact One of the biggest factor’s in Iowa’s success is the amount of trading done with China.

“Sixty percent of all soybeans traded go to China,” Northey said. “The next biggest is about 10 percent.

Why do they need so many soybeans? For them, it is soybean meal, it is a protein for livestock.”

Northey said as China starts to sophisticate their industry, it will solidify the country’s need for efficient feed. More than half of the world’s hogs live in China and will need soybeans for feed from places like Iowa.

“They are the dominating force as far as the buying side,” Northey said. “It sure feels like China’s demand is solid.”

China’s growth came at the same time the United States and Iowa saw growth in the ethanol industry, helping raise the price of corn to more than $7 for a

By KYLE WILSON

CNA managing editor kwilson@crestonnews.com

CORNING — Corning City Council voted unanimously Monday evening to accept a bid of $1.2 million from TFF Incorporated of Omaha to build a new city fire station. A pre-construction meeting in 10 days will determine when a groundbreaking will be held.

“We’ve been working on this since 2008,” said Donnie Willet, Corning fire chief. “So, to finally have an approved bid is a load off our shoulders. I would expect a groundbreaking for the new station in say, three to four weeks.”

This project will be paid for with grants, a bond issue from 2010, city/county funding and private donations. Willet expects the new fire station will be fully completed sometime around December.

The current fire station was erected in 1964. Willet said the new building will be erected in the same spot north of the courthouse. When finished, Willet said the new station will double the size of the existing station.

Please see NORTHEY, Page 2

Pancake dinner:

Brad Lorenzen pours another pancake onto the griddle during the Kiwanis Pancake Dinner Tuesday. More than 548 people attended the annual event to get pancakes and sausage at the Methodist Church in Creston.

Congrats: A young Russian baseball player is greeted by Bill Krejci of Creston during an awards presentation during Krejci’s recent visit to the Moscow region to present clinics for USA Baseball. For more coverage of Krejci’s trip, see Page 6A.

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TENO: Continued from Page 1

with a range of students, and also he’s well-reputed in terms of data management and analysis, and we really feel that’s something we need help with.”

Teno is a graduate of Winterset High School. He attended Simpson College in Indianola, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in ele-

mentary education. He went on to earn a master’s degree in talented and gifted education from University of Northern Iowa in Waterloo, and administrative certification and specialist degree from Drake University in Des Moines.

He currently is employed

by Sioux Central Community School District as elementary principal.

NORTHEY: Continued from Page 1

bushel.

Northey said the least expensive liquid fuel is from ethanol made from corn.

The growth of the ethanol industry is uncertain, but Northey said he is looking at E15 as an outlet for the growing corn production.

Egg production Besides cash crops, Northey gave a summary of Iowa’s livestock production and how he is working to protect the state’s exports.

A referendum was passed in California that said the cages for laying hens needed to be doubled in size to give the chickens more room.

This caused an increase in the price of eggs for Californians.

“They realized not all Californians were going to buy those eggs,” Northey said. “They would buy less expensive eggs. Now, the

only eggs that can be sold in California must come from layers in those kind of same (cage) configurations (starting Jan. 1, 2015).”

Northey said the referendum was not passed because other state’s eggs are unsafe, it was to protect California egg producers, which is stretching the boundaries of the nation’s commerce clause.

“It doesn’t sound like a huge stretch, but it is a huge stretch,” Northey said.

“What it is saying is that Iowa producers that are now selling eggs into California ... now have to change the way they are producing it, even though our customers are completely happy, even though they are legal.”

If the referendum sticks, Northey said it could be the starting momentum for regulations on the way other livestock is raised or the production of biotech crops.

Coe students should be living in former fire house come fall CEDAR RAPIDS (MCT) — Coe College should be ready in late August to house about 26 students in the city’s former district fire station at 1424 B Ave. NE next to the Coe campus.

The City Council on Tuesday changed the zoning for the former fire station from public zone to a multiplefamily residential district, a routine change needed to turn the property into apartments for Coe students.

Coe purchased the fire station, built in 1925, last year

for $290,000 after the city moved into its new Central Fire Station at 713 First Ave. SE and no longer needed the B Avenue NE district station.

Rod Pritchard, director of marketing and public relations at Coe, said the college plans to renovate the former fire house for an estimated cost of $325,000 and have it ready to house up to 26 students by the start of the 20142015 college year.

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The search is still considered a rescue mission as of late Tuesday ■

DARRINGTON, Wash.

(MCT) — They returned to the site of the mudslide Tuesday in search of surviving friends and family — or, at the very least, closure.

They found neither.

Among them were Forrest Thompson, 18, and several friends who were almost arrested Sunday for mounting their own unauthorized rescue operation against law enforcement’s orders. For the would-be rescuers, it was worth the risk for the chance to scour for any sign of life in what is rapidly becoming a death zone.

Tuesday morning, under new standing orders for those desperate to find loved ones, volunteers like Thompson and his group were allowed to search the site, accompanied by firefighters.

Members of Darrington Fire District 24 took 25 of more than 100 people who volunteered to help search Tuesday morning to the site, dividing them into five groups, each supervised by a firefighter. Other volunteers were standing by in case they were needed later, but Darrington Mayor

Dan Rankin said the city would not be taking any more volunteers.

Thompson and dozens of other Darrington residents had been returning to the site since Saturday’s mudslide despite the orders of law enforcement. Thompson said he’d been frustrated that local fire and police officials barred so many from helping with the search, but appreciated the

grabbing mud and broken remnants of homes and barns.

But State Patrol spokesman Bob Calkins acknowledged Tuesday that many Darrington residents were well-equipped to aid in the effort because of their work in the local logging industry.

Several volunteers used their dump trucks, tractors, trailers and other equipment to get through wreck“There are little age, Calkins said.

“Might be a different air pockets every- story if they were all fishermen and just had fishwhere. If a dog poles,” Calkins said. can still be alive, ing “Frankly, their expertise is so can a person.” highly valued. The community of Darrington is very — Forrest Thompson well-suited to respond to Volunteer rescue something like this.” searcher For his part, Thompson said that since Saturday, on unauthorized forays, he’s search-and-rescue compro- marked several dead bodmise he took advantage of ies and dug out at least one Tuesday. that authorities later ex“Right off the bat they tracted from the scene. He should have had every and his friends have recovone of the loggers here ered family photo albums, in there,” said Thomp- jewelry and other sentison, who works with log- mental possessions from ging companies in town. the debris.

“Climbing across logs and He’s gone through a mud all day is what I do for crushed house owned by a living.” the parents of a friend, a Fire and police officials Darrington High School had earlier barred un- class president who gradutrained volunteers, fearing ated with him last year. they would need to be res- Thompson, just like alcued themselves while tra- most everyone else in Darversing through the ankle- rington, knows somebody

who is missing in the mud.

On Monday, Thompson’s team rescued a dog with broken legs, found pinned under a tree. The dog is now in a veterinary hospital in Sedro-Woolley.

“There are little air pockets everywhere,” Thompson said. “If a dog can still be alive, so can a person.”

When no survivors were found by late Tuesday afternoon, reporters asked Calkins of the State Patrol whether crews had officially transitioned their mission from rescue to recovery mode. He said they hadn’t.

“That’s a tough leap for this community to make,” he said.

But it’s one that cousins Eric and Nolan Meece, both 19, had to make Tuesday while out in the middle of the debris. A member of their search party, a son, found the body of his father, whom they’d been looking for since Saturday.

Eric Meece said confirming the death and helping recover the body didn’t help bring the group any closure.

“No, not anywhere close,” Eric Meece said.

“We’re far away from that.”

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Cost to live increasing in Iowa over last few years DES MOINES (MCT) — A new 22-page report recently released confirms living in Iowa has been taking significantly more out of your pocketbook in the last few years.

“Working families and individuals in Iowa must earn substantially above the official poverty threshold — in some cases nearly three times the poverty level — to achieve a very basic standard of living in Iowa without the help of public work supports,” concludes the report’s authors, Peter S. Fisher and Lily French.

The report concludes a majority of jobs in Iowa do not pay families enough to achieve basic self-sufficiency.

Part one of the multi-part report was released in February by Iowa City-based The Iowa Policy Project: “The Cost of Living in Iowa, 2014 Edition: Part 1: Basic Family Budgets.” The first part reports on basic family budgets for different family types and geographic areas based on 2013 cost of living and state and federal income taxes.

Health care costs are based on insurance rates in effect for 2014 because of changes brought about by the Affordable Care Act. The report looked at Iowa’s 99 counties and the cost for basic needs like child care, health care, rent, utilities and transportation.

In the West South Central region, yearly before tax earnings needed for a single parent with one child is $40,646, with two children

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The hourly wage needed to support a family for a single parent with one child is $20.32, with two children it is $27.14; for a married couple with two children and one parent works it is $25.29 and where both parents work it is $16.68.

The monthly child care expense for a single parent with one child is $481; with two children it is $802; for a married couple with both working with one child it is $481 and with two children it is $802.

The monthly health care expense without employersponsored insurance for a single adult is $324, for a single parent with one child it is $506, with two children it is $712, for a married couple with one child it is $830, with two children it is $1,062.

Monthly rent and utilities for a single adult is $420, for a single parent with one child it is $611, with two children it is $817, married couple with one child it is $611 and with two children it is $817.

The monthly transportation expense for a single adult, for a single parent and for a married couple with one working is $618 and for a married couple with both

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The total annual basic needs budget for a single adult is $21,914, for a single parent with one child it is $34,983, for a single parent with two children it is $46,459, for a married couple with one working and with one child it is $36,033, for a married couple with one working and with two children it is $43,970, for a married couple with both working and with one child it is $45,515 and for a married couple with both working and with two children it is $57,304.

The numbers used for regions come from component county data weighted according to each county’s share of the total population of the region.

When talking about two parent families with one working full-time, the nonworking parent is expected to be providing all of the child care.

For families with children, a one-child family has a 2-year-old toddler; a twochild family has a 2 year old

and a 4 year old.

When determining housing and utility budgets the report estimated a single person living in a studio apartment, a couple in a onebedroom apartment, a family with one child in a two-bedroom apartment and a family with two children in a three bedroom apartment.

Transportation expenses do not include recreational uses.

The report considers health insurance to be a basic need.

The Iowa Policy Project plans to release a second report that looks at the number of Iowa families that must rely on public assistance just to meet a basic budget level for many needs and how eligibility “ceilings” keep people from receiving public support.

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

Driving tests on Wednesday mornings by appointment.

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

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

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

Wednesday

Blood pressure clinic by Crest Haven Care Centre nurses, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Lorimor City Hall.

Friends Helping Friends Bereavement Support Group, 3 to 5 p.m., Prairie View Assisted Living room 114, 1709 W. Prairie St.

Thursday

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

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

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

Cottonwood Road.

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

Friday

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

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

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

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Saturday

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

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

Sunday

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

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Area residents are also invited to become personally involved in the preservation, restoration and education of the prairie ecosystem through several events including: 6 a.m. April 5 – 11th annual Prairie Chicken Day at Kellerton Grasslands Area 9:30 to 11 a.m. April 5 – Live Animal Exhibit at Ringgold County Courthouse

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Traffic stop, 11:02 p.m., Tuesday, North Lincoln Street.

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According to an Adams County Sheriff report, Estell was charged during a traffic stop.

Estell was being held on $2,573.75 bond.

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OPINION Notes from a corner

FISHTRAP HOLLOW, Miss. — I work in a corner of my bedroom.

My desk is an old, dark wicker one, about three feet wide and two feet deep. Its small size keeps mess at a minimum.

There is a window to my right, and I try not to look out when I’m supposed to be writing. When I part the curtains to stare, I see yellow daffodils on a drab March landscape, yellow butter on dry toast.

On the wall in front of me are things to admire. There is a pastel drawing of my niece Chelsey when she was about 8, all shiny hair and bright eyes, a small gap between her two front teeth. That photo helps me remember to write well.

Someday she might read these words.

There are two cards of French buttons held by thumbtacks to the

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flowered-y wallpaper. One says “Boutons de Paris” and the other “LaMode, since 1877.” They are the pastel of Easter eggs, far too pretty to put in a drawer.

Also from a French flea market, I have a cardboard wheel that conjugates a single French verb, “rougir,” which means “to blush.”

I bought it for the illustration, a French boy in a big hat kissing a shy girl in an apron.

For some reason, I have lots of signs that people have given me.

One, a gift from friend Terry, says, “Well-behaved women rarely

make history.” How true. Another, from Barbara, says “Write your own life story” and has a photograph of an old manual typewriter.

I write my own life story daily — on the installment plan. Can’t wait to see how it ends.

One of my favorites is a greeting card from cousin Marilyn who lives in New Mexico. It has a photograph of a sheep standing behind a picket fence with a sign that says “Beware of the Sheep.” It features a Mark Twain quote: “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it’s time to reform.”

Whenever you hear a brilliant saying, it usually was uttered by Benjamin Franklin, Mark Twain or Willie Nelson.

Besides the drawing of Chelsey, I have two more originals — a framed copy of an Arlo and Ja-

nis comic strip, my favorite, and a Joanne Camp watercolor of the little red house in the hayfield.

I have a postcard from Villedieu in Provence, a village I stumbled upon after seeing its glory in a painting in a fancy gallery earlier the same day. I sat in an outdoor cafe in the center of the small village, marveling at coincidence and watching French farmers on tractors pulling open hampers of grapes to the wineries. It was harvest season.

After I returned home, I contacted the gallery and bought the watercolor to surprise my husband. It did.

On my desk itself I have a laptop computer, a Toshiba entering its seventh year of service. I dread changing computers, and I’ve had fewer in a long career than Elizabeth Taylor did husbands.

I also keep Strunk and White’s “The Elements of Style,” third edition, with its 85 pages of indispensable advice. “Very. Use this word sparingly. Where emphasis is necessary, use words strong in themselves.”

Now that everyone with a computer fancies himself a writer, I think “The Elements” should be required reading. A daily devotional of “don’ts.”

Now you have “seen” where I write, or don’t, as the case may be, two dogs on mats at my feet.

To find out more about Rheta Grimsley Johnson and her books, visit www.rhetagrimsleyjohnsonbooks.com. (c) 2014 Rheta Grimsley Johnson Distributed by King Features Syndicate

From the desk of Rep. Jack Drake Good news happened this week when the Revenue Estimating Conference met and is sticking with its December estimate of its prediction of state tax revenue for the coming year. A decision that means the legislature won’t have to reduce the state budget plans that have been drafted based on the December estimate. A member of the three person committee expressed concern about the warning signs in the state’s agriculture sector, as corn prices are about 40 percent lower along with soybean prices than they were last year and the PED virus that has hit the swine industry with major death losses in small pigs.

The Iowa Workforce Development released their jobs report for January 2014. The Iowa unemployment rate had a slight increase up to 4.3 percent, an increase of a 10th of a percent from compared to the December 2013 rate of 4.2 percent. Iowa’s December unemployment rate was the lowest the state has had in five and a-half years.

According to the release, there were 1.6 million employed Iowans (an increase of 1,300 from December) versus 71,700 unemployed (an increase of 700 from December). In addition, 2,100 Iowans entered the labor force. Overall, 7,300 jobs were lost in January, with over half of the losses coming from the trade and transportation industry. Added jobs were led by professional and business services due to seasonal hiring in the accounting and tax specialty firms.

Iowa’s unemployment rate of 4.3 percent is well below the national average rate of 6.6 percent. Iowa’s unemployment rate is tied with Wyoming for the sixth lowest in the nation.

State Representative Jack Drake 21st Dist. Republican

Human Trafficking (SF 2311) – Both chambers have passed legislation focused on stopping human trafficking. On Wednesday the House addressed SF2311 and made changes to reflect House priorities. As amended by the House the Senate file will give county attorneys discretion in prosecuting underage prostitution cases and allow persons under the age of 18 to be referred to the Department of Human Services for help, instead of serving jail time. The bill also increases the charge of pimping a minor to a class “C” felony.

A person convicted of a class “C” felony could serve up to 10 years in prison and pay a fine between $1,000 and $10,000. The original Senate file, approved by the Senate, also focused on helping minors forced into prostitution; however the Senate file created a fund the House choose not to include. Both versions extend the statute of limitations for sexual exploitation of a minor from 3 to 10 years after the victim turns 18, or three years when an indictment is sought after a person is identified through DNA, whichever is later.

Additionally, both versions of the bill clarify what it means to entice minor including specific types of contact and communications.

A bill that legalizes the sale of fireworks in Iowa has been introduced and may be debated. I would appreciate constituents letting me know their views on this issue.

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Bill Clinton ripped a White House plan HOLLYWOOD — God bless America, and how’s everybody?

The National Geological Survey reported a dozen earthquakes struck central Oklahoma over the weekend. It’s alarming to many people. California was losing enough revenue due to runaway film production and now even the earthquakes are moving back to Oklahoma.

Bill Clinton ripped a White House plan to turn over U.S. control of the Internet to a foreign consortium. It’s historic. It’s the first time Republicans have agreed with Bill Clinton since he passed NAFTA and it’s the first time Bill Clinton has ever rejected an international body.

Starbucks Coffee Shops announced Monday that Starbucks has decided to add beer and wine to its coffee menu. They promise customers it will not change the coffee shop’s famed ambience. To keep prices proportionate, a bottle of beer will sell for a hundred and sixty dollars.

Noah is out Friday about the Bible hero who built the ark to survive the Great Flood. For forty days and nights Noah and his family endured rolling seasickness, bad food, filth, and two animals of every kind. Rather than rehearse, the actors spent two months on a Carnival Cruise.

North Korean comedienne Lee Coon Hon was performing before an audience of workers at a co-op Friday when she told a political

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joke about Kim Jung Un. She was pulled offstage and sent to work in a coal mine. On the plus side, her daughter will grow up to be Loretta Lynn.

President Obama met with allies in Europe Monday about answering Russian aggression in Crimea.

Putin invaded a country, staged a fake election, annexed the country and no one got killed. The U.S. and Britain are taking meetings when perhaps we should be taking notes.

Russia’s president Vladimir Putin signed the decree admitting Crimea to Russia Monday and then spoke a few words in answer to his critics worldwide. For the second time in one year he lectured the U.S. about democracy. It’s like getting parenting notes from Billy Ray Cyrus.

President Obama and the group of seven leaders Monday voted to cancel their summit in Sochi, Russia this spring and to suspend Putin from membership. No one liked Putin’s demand that the meeting be held shirtless and on horseback.

In fact, Angela Merkel wouldn’t hear of it.

German customs officials seized a shipment of cocaine headed for the Vatican Post Office Saturday.

Any one of eight hundred church

officials could have picked up the package. So perhaps it isn’t a miracle when tourists in the Rotunda look up and see King David’s nose bleed.

Galveston was the site of a gulf oil tanker collision Friday that spilled one million gallons of oil.

The slick is headed for Houston Bay. Democrats are worried that oil will contaminate the water supply while Republicans are worried that the water will contaminate the oil supply.

Georgia high school math teacher Lori Quigley was arrested Tuesday for having sex with one of her boy students at a local Waffle House. They’d just finished eating waffles with extra syrup and the couple lost all control. Eyewitnesses say that the teacher got stuck with the check.

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals ripped a San Diego mayor’s proclamation saluting Sea World’s whale shows. Animal rights is a religion to many people.

They’d like to believe that Colonel Sanders died and went to heaven and then he finds out that God is a chicken.

The Malaysian airliner’s discovery ended a two-week orgy of cable TV coverage. The less the media knew, the more obsessed the media became with the story. If young people can learn one thing from this Malaysian airline thing, it’s that playing hard to-get really does work.

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ENTERTAINMENT It’s not just for toast Dear Heloise: With so many different jams and jellies to choose from, I don’t just use it on toast anymore. Here are a few of the ways I use JAMS, JELLIES AND PRESERVES: • If you have no fresh fruit, use a tablespoon of jam or jelly on oatmeal in the morning.

• Take the top rind off your favorite brie cheese, cover with jam or jelly and bake until warm.

• Mix your favorite flavor with cream cheese and serve with crackers at your next party.

• Add to yogurt.

I hope other readers will try some of these tasty hints. — Kelly T. in New York BOILED DRY Dear Heloise: The directions for my coffee maker state to dispose of the glass coffee carafe if it has been boiled dry. I am wondering, why? — Andree M. in South Dakota Very good question, and an important safety one also! If a coffee carafe has boiled dry, the concern is from what is referred to as “dry-heating.”

After this has occurred, the glass may have been compromised, causing it to crack the

Hints from Heloise next time you go to use it.

Rather than have that happen, it is recommended that you replace the glass carafe immediately. — Heloise CLEANER PANS Dear Heloise: When I boil dry beans (pinto, black beans, lima, etc.), I thoroughly wash my stainless-steel cooking pan, using hot water, soap and a nylon scrubbie. However, the pan always dries with an ugly, whitish film covering the inside bottom surface. I just cover the bottom with a little white vinegar, let it stand for a few minutes and re-rinse. The pan dries bright and sparkling!

— A Reader in Oregon Isn’t vinegar amazing?

There are so many ways to use it around the house (and it’s inexpensive and eco-friendly). I have even more vinegar hints and recipes available in a six-page pamphlet, Heloise’s Fantabulous Vinegar Hints and More! You can order one by sending $5 and a long, self-

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BUGPROOF Dear Heloise: Most instant rice and potatoes come in boxes with a pull-out spout. After opening, I cover the entire end of the box with a sheet of clear plastic wrap and secure it with a tight rubber band around the box. No spills, and it keeps bugs from getting in. — Mike in Kansas (c)2014 by King Features Syndicate Inc. BLONDIE® by Dean Young

Horoscope Thursday, March 27, 2014 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Your research skills are fabulous today.

You instinctively will know where to go to find answers and solutions. (And you won’t give up.)

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You might attract a powerful person to you today.

Possibly, you will play this role for someone else. Whatever the case, you will modify your goals for the better.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Conversations with bosses, parents, teachers, VIPs and the police will be practical but powerful today. You won’t be able to hide anything. Be honest, and get right to the facts.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) This is a wonderful day to study something or learn how something works because you easily will see what goes on behind the scenes. You might learn a lot about politics and religion.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Choose today to talk about inheritances, insurance matters and how to divide shared property. You will be insightful and will take care of your own best interests.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Conversations with others will cut right to the point today.

No surface chitchat about the weather, that’s for sure.

Sometimes it’s good to get your cards out on the table.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Speak up with your ideas about making improvements and introducing reforms at work.

You know what you’re doing, so why not offer a few suggestions?

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Mystery movies and books will appeal to you today because you want to solve puzzles and understand how mysterious things work. A surprise flirtation might catch you off-guard.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) This is a good day to make repairs to plumbing areas or anything to do with laundry and bathrooms. Get rid of garbage and anything that is just useless.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) This is a powerful day for those of you who sell, market, teach, edit, write, act or drive for a living. You will be like Darth Vader on steroids.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) You might see new uses for something you already own.

Or you might see a new way to earn money, or perhaps to make a little money on the side.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Take a realistic look in the mirror and ask yourself what you can do to improve your image.

There’s always something, because no one is perfect.

YOU BORN TODAY You’re strong, self-reliant and above

all, realistic. In a word, you are a survivor. You have your finger on the pulse of society and are quick to spot trends. You also have a scientific bent; in fact, many of you become technically proficient at something.

This year is the beginning of a fresh new cycle for you. Stay flexible, and open any door!

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UConn women advanced to Sweet 16 for 21st straight year, 14 more than any other active streak.

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Heading home IOWA CITY — Fourth-ranked Louisville shot 64 percent in the first half and crushed any upset hopes

by No. 25 Iowa early.

The Cardinals cruised in Tuesday’s secondround NCAA women’s basketball tournament game, 83-53, at CarverHawkeye Arena.

Last year’s national runner-up, Louisville (32-4) is rewarded with the opportunity for further advancement at home. The Cardinals will face LSU (21-12) in a regional semifinal Sunday at the KFC YUM! Center in Louisville.

The Tigers upset No. 7 West Virginia, 76-67, Tuesday.

Iowa finished 27-9. It was the Hawkeyes’ most wins under Coach Lisa Bluder and matched the second winningest campaign in school history.

The defeat marked the end of the career of Iowa’s Theairra Taylor, the Hawkeyes’ lone senior. Taylor overcame three torn ACLs — one in high school, two at Iowa — to average 12.4 points per game.

Owner dies BUFFALO, N.Y. — The NFL lost the person regarded as the league’s “conscience” on Tuesday, when Buffalo Bills owner Ralph Wilson died at his home around 1:40 p.m.

Wilson played an integral role in establishing the modern game, and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2009.

In 1959, Wilson founded the Bills in helping establish the upstart American Football League, whose owners were dubbed “The Foolish Club” for having the chutzpah to challenge the NFL. Some five years later, Wilson played an influential role in the framework for the merger of the leagues.

Kelly surgery BUFFALO, N.Y. — Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly is expected to have surgery again following the recurrence of cancer that his wife described as aggressive and “starting to spread.”

Doctors for the 54-year-old former Buffalo Bills star are leaning toward surgery Thursday or perhaps April 1.

SPORTS

Seniors set tone for Panther boys basketball

By SCOTT VICKER

CNA sports editor • svicker@crestonnews.com

The Creston boys basketball team entered the 2013-14 season with a group of players who had never started a varsity basketball game in their careers.

The Panthers were fresh off a 19-4 season the year prior, in which they graduated nine seniors, leaving behind several holes to fill in the lineup. But, that also left this year’s team with plenty of opportunities.

At Tuesday’s team banquet, head coach Billy Hiatt celebrated this year’s eight seniors for what they were able to do this year, in a year of transition.

“Seniors, I appreciate it,” he said. “It was a good season. You did some things well, like knocking off Kuemper. We did some things that really set the tone for the younger guys.”

The eight seniors on this year’s team were Trey Benson, Jon Birchard, Cole Crawford, Evan Nielsen, Brandon Phipps, Cole Thompson, Maxx Walters and Carson Whittington.

Those eight seniors, paired with a strong junior class, formed the core of an 11-11 team that went through its share of ups and downs throughout the season.

Despite not returning a single player with starting experience, the Panthers won their first four games of the season.

“That shows the charac-

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Pictured are senior members of the 2013-14 Creston boys basketball team, honored at Tuesday’s postseason awards banquet in the CHS commons. Pictured are front row, from left: Brandon Phipps, Cole Crawford and Cole Thompson.

Back row, from left: Evan Nielsen, Maxx Walters, Jon Birchard and Trey Benson. Not pictured: Carson Whittington.

ter, the hard work they put in over the summer,” Hiatt said. “We had a team that had played a lot when they were younger, but when the lights were on for real, they had kind of sat back a little bit because of the upperclassmen before them.”

What followed was a five-game losing streak, before the Panthers split the next four games.

The last game of that four-game stretch was what Hiatt called the turning point of the season for the Panthers, a 64-57 loss at Council Bluffs St. Al-

bert that saw things get heated at the end of the game, before the Falcon crowd came onto the court as the Panthers exited the floor.

“I still think our turning point was the St. Albert game,” Hiatt said. “I feel like as a program, we kind of had to pull together.

That was a stepping stone for our program. Not too long after that, you beat Kuemper here. You also went on the road to Glenwood — things didn’t work out too well, but you kept competing.”

Following the St. Albert loss, Creston won five of the next seven games before ending the season with back-to-back losses.

Even with the loss of eight seniors from this year’s team, there’s still plenty to be excited about in the future for Hiatt and the Panthers.

The junior class of Christian Groumoutis, McClain Haines, Sam Hartsock, Jake Miller, Alex Nielsen and Jay Wolfe returns after receiving plenty of experience this year.

Among that group,

Please see PANTHERS, page 7A

Krejci finds receptive baseball audience in Russia

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

There have been free baseball coaching clinics presented in Creston by Bill Krejci in which only a portion of the league’s coaches bothered to attend.

Two weeks ago, a 22-year-old coach from the peninsula of Vladivostok near Japan traveled 5,700 miles to Moscow, Russia, to hear Krejci talk baseball for two days.

That’s just one example of the warm reception the Southwestern Community College athletic director and former baseball coach got during a recent series of clinic demonstrations in Russia for USA Baseball.

The hunger to learn more about the game is strong for a small pocket of baseball enthusiasts in Russia, Krejci said. Although it is not currently

an Olympic sport, the Russian Baseball Federation is trying to develop the sport.

“What really impressed me about Russia, like some other countries I’ve been to with USA Baseball, is that you hear they supposedly don’t like us,” Krejci said. “Well, that’s more of a government thing.

When you go there and meet the people, they c o u l d n ’ t Krejci be more friendly. They want to be us! As soon as they hear you speak English, or see the USA Baseball shirt, you are like a rock star to them.”

He couldn’t have been treated better.

“Now I have friends in Russia!” Krejci said. “This guy, I had worked with his kid, and he said ‘when you

come next time, you stay at my house.’ I gave his kid a USA pen, and a practice jersey, and you’d think I’d just given him a gold bar.”

Krejci, longtime Southwestern coach, has been affiliated with USA Baseball as an advisor, coach and trip administrator since 1996. As the national governing body for amateur baseball in the United States, representatives such as Krejci are frequently asked to be ambassadors for the game in nations where the sport is growing.

Iowa colleague In this case, Bob Protexter of Sioux City, a former Los Angeles Angels scout who lived in Russia for seven years, paved the way for Krejci’s appearance and served as his translator. Krejci has done clinics in Sioux City for Protexter.

“A friend of Bob’s in Moscow said we’d like

to bring in an American coach, and Bob said he had just the guy in mind,” Krejci said. “The schedule worked out perfectly for me. Club coaches from the various academies were there. Some of them first learned the game from Bob and they were really happy to see him, and I couldn’t have been treated better.”

Political stress Although the timing of the trip worked well during a lull in Southwestern home athletic events, it didn’t come at an ideal time, politically. President Obama and other international leaders are dealing with reactions to Russia’s military takeover of the Ukranian province of Crimea.

The people of Russia were not paying much attention to the issue, however.

“The only conversa-

USD game AMES — The Iowa State softball team will host South Dakota and pitcher Madison Frain of Creston in a 2 p.m. doubleheader Thursday.

The games were originally scheduled Tuesday, but moved when freezing temperatures were forecast early in the week.

Based on past USD doubleheaders, it’s possible Frain will pitch the second game of the doubleheader.

Frain ranks second on the team with 67 innings pitched, posting an 8-5 record for the 18-12 Coyotes with 48 strikeouts, 35 walks and 3.12 earned run average.

Wolfe was a unanimous selection to the Hawkeye 10 all-conference first team and was n a m e d Wolfe a thirdteam allstater by the Iowa Newspaper Association and the Des Moines Register.

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Southwestern athletic director Bill Krejci (center) leads a baseball clinic for coaches and young players at an indoor practice facility in Russia during a recent trip on behalf of USA Baseball.

tion that came up about it was when I asked one of the guys from the Russian Baseball Federation,” Krejci said, “and the only thing he said was, ‘it is good for us. We get more baseball players.’ So, it really didn’t seem like it was a big deal to them.”

To help alleviate the fears of his family, however, Krejci talked to a former player affiliated with the Secret Service, who made contacts in Russia and assured him the trip should be safe.

Krejci said American players have more access to proper equipment and baseball fields than Russians, especially in the congested city of Moscow, which has a population of 14 million. To have 90 minutes at an indoor facility for a clinic was a special treat, he noted.

“I’d love to go back in the summer sometime, and work with teams outdoors, and let other coaches come and watch what we do to teach how to play the game,” Krejci said. “In some cases this time, we were trying to demonstrate things in a classroom.”

He said young Russian players have physical attributes indicating their athletic skills, but very rudimentary hitting and throwing techniques. He knew that from observing the USA against a Russian team in the 12-and-under world tournament in Chinese Taipei last year.

“We beat them 19-0, and it probably could have been 35-0,” Krejci said.

“It’s just that they haven’t had the time to practice and they have some sloppy technique. And it’s tough to get any money from the government when it’s no Please see KREJCI, page 7A

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Nation’s largest independent KREJCI: pool tourney begins April 2 Continued from page 6A

DES MOINES — The 19th annual Iowa State Poolplayer’s Association (ISPA) State Pool Championships are set to begin April 2 at the Iowa Events Center (Hy-Vee Hall).

ISPA is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote the sport of pool by providing an annual worldclass state tournament for its membership.

The ISPA State Championship Tournament is the largest independent state-level amateur pool tournament in the country, and will boast more than 4,000 participants.

To accommodate the five-day billiard event, 160 pool tables will be brought in from Colorado.

The tournament boasts

singles, doubles and a fiveperson team events, each with multiple divisions of play (based on ability) for both men and women. Recently, the ISPA also added a juniors division. Long races and reasonable entry fees make this tournament appealing to a large variety of players, as do great raffle prizes and giveaways throughout the tournament. More than $120,000 in prize money will be awarded this year.

“The centralized location has enabled pool players statewide to more easily attend,” said Jamie Courtney, ISPA Tournament co-director. “The 2013 attendance easily exceeded our expectations.”

“Our move in 2013 from

Davenport to Des Moiens has proven to be very successful,” said Julie Guzman, ISPA Tournament co-director.

“The added space the Iowa Events Center allows has really positioned us to grow.”

The general public is welcome to attend the tournament action that runs through April 6, free of charge. Numerous vendors have selections offering many pool-related items. Professional cue repair is also offered at the venue.

For more information about the Iowa State Poolplayers Association or to view the 2014 tournament Guide, visit http://ispa.in2pool.com/ or contact Julie Guzman at 515-778-4176 or email at info@ispa-billiards.org.

Coach Hoiberg says UConn better than team Iowa State beat in 2012

By DOM AMORE

The Hartford Courant

STORRS, Conn. — Two years ago, UConn’s season came crashing to an end in an NCAA Tournament game against Iowa State.

Much was different then.

UConn was the defending national champion and Iowa State was relatively unknown on the national stage. The game was in Louisville, hardly a home-away-from-home for the Huskies. Iowa State built a big early lead and won, 7764.

“I’m as surprised as anybody,” Jim Calhoun said to begin what was to be his last postgame press conference as UConn coach. “Fred (Hoiberg) and the Iowa State team showed up at a different speed, a different level than what we played. … For whatever reason, we got caught as being nothing more than a street sign as they went by us a thousand miles an hour in that first 10 minutes of basketball.”

The UConn team began to break up as soon as that game was over, with players such as Alex Oriakhi, Jeremy Lamb, Andre Drummond and Roscoe Smith already discussing plans to transfer or enter the NBA draft.

But the remaining Huskies have caught up with Iowa State once again.

Shabazz Napier and Ryan Boatright, who appeared on the podium with Calhoun that night, and Niels Giffey and DeAndre Daniels are still playing for UConn. For Iowa State, Melvin Ejim is still there and has grown to be the Big 12 player of the year.

“Well, there’s really not much you can take from it,” said Hoiberg, still Iowa State’s coach. “We had Royce White and we ran everything through him. And he has moved on to the NBA. They had Oriahki and Drummond inside then. This (UConn team) is obviously Napier’s team. Boatright can score in

bunches. I’m very impressed with Daniels, and Giffey at the perimeter. This is a completely different game, a completely different prep.”

UConn and Iowa State cross paths Friday night, this time deeper in the NCAA Tournament. The Huskies have a different coach, Kevin Ollie, and the perception is that they will have a homecourt advantage at Madison Square Garden for the East Regional semifinal at 7:27 p.m.

Hoiberg, who spoke via conference call on Tuesday, and Ollie, both 41, have been friends for more than 20 years, when both took a recruiting trip to Arizona as high school students. Later they were teammates with the Bulls for half a season, and when Hoiberg was assistant GM with the Timberwolves, Ollie played there.

“He’s one of the best teammates I ever had,” Hoiberg said. “There was no doubt in my mind he would be a successful head coach, just because of how smart a person he is, off court and on the court. Neither of us were guys you go to, great players, per se. But both of us thought about the game. I couldn’t be happier for what Kevin has accomplished.”

“They’re a very high level team,” Ollie told Sirius XM radio Tuesday, “Ejim, DeAndre Kane, Dustin Hogue, I could go right on down the list. I know they’re missing Niang, a vital part of their offense with his facilitating ability, but they come out guns blazing. Their tempo. And Fred, if he sees a mismatch, he’s going to keep going to it and going to it. That’s his NBA background.”

Hoiberg has a feel for what a UConn crowd at the Garden will be like, having been at Big East tournament games there as an NBA scout.

“I thought (UConn’s was) the best fan base out there,” Hoiberg said. “They really get into the game. We understand what’s in front of us. We

played games on the road in the Big 12, played at BYU this year; all those hostile environments prepare you for a moment like this. You have to keep guys mentally strong, mentally tough. We had that in the Big 12 (tournament) this year, when we played Baylor and maybe 18,000 fans out of 20,000 in the building (were Baylor fans). It’s an advantage, no doubt.”

No. 3 seed Iowa State (287), a program that Hoiberg built quickly with transfers, fought through a tough stretch in January with losses to Oklahoma, Texas and two to Kansas in a five-game stretch.

The Cyclones rebounded to win the Big 12 tournament and began the NCAA Tournament with a win over North Carolina Central.

But they lost Georges Niang (16.7 ppg), their versatile, 6-foot-7 forward, to a broken foot in the N.C. Central game. Behind Ejim (19 points) and DeAndre Kane (24 points, 10 rebounds), the Cyclones knocked off North Carolina on Sunday in San Antonio to advance to the Sweet 16. Ejim, 6-6, who has international experience with the Nigerian and Canadian national teams, averages 18.1 points and 8.4 rebounds, and Kane, the 6-4 point guard, averages 17.1 points and 5.8 assists.

“DeAndre is so versatile, he can facilitate offense from anywhere on the court,” Hoiberg said. “You’re not going to replace Georges with just one guy. Everybody’s got to have a little more on their plate.”

UConn (28-8) advanced from Buffalo, where the Huskies beat St. Joseph’s and Villanova, the No. 2 seed. Napier, the American Athletic Conference player of the year, and Ryan Boatright are Hoiberg’s headache this week.

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longer in the Olympics.”

Olympic outlook Like wrestling’s restoration last year, Krejci said baseball leaders would like to see the sport return to Olympic venues in the future. But the IOC doesn’t like the fact that Major League Baseball players are unlikely to attend during their own season.

“They want the best from each sport in the Olympics,” Krejci said. “Other professional leagues around the world suspend play for the Olympics. But Major League Baseball has a different ownership structure that would hesitate to lose two weeks of their revenue and operation. There’s even a lot invested in those Triple-A players, so it might not even be feasible to say the top minor leaguers could play. I don’t know, there’s an effort to get it back, but it probably doesn’t have the push, or the long Olympic roots, that the sport of wrestling had.”

Krejci concluded his trip by working with small groups of players and attending an awards banquet, assisting in presenting awards. There, he was treated like a celebrity.

“I probably spent 30 to 35 minutes signing autographs,” Krejci said. “They see somebody with USA on his shirt, and to them, that’s baseball, you know? They asked all kinds of questions about baseball, and the American players. All they

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Bill Krejci works with a Russian softball player at a softball clinic he presented during his tour of Russia on behalf of USA Baseball.

know is from what they’ve seen on YouTube or the Internet, but there’s some passion for the game there.

“I’d love to go back.”

In the meantime, Krejci’s travel plans are a little less extensive in upcoming

clinics for youth coaches in Creston and Afton.

“You know me, I enjoy teaching the game wherever I can do it,” Krejci said.

Even if it’s 4,700 miles across the globe, in the middle of political unrest.

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Bill Krejci and a coach explain a diagram of a sample practice plan on a baseball diamond for Russian baseball coaches attending a clinic led by Krejci in the Moscow area.

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Wolfe recorded just the 14th season in Creston boys history of 400 or more points scored, netting 409 points. His 49 made 3-pointers this season also tie him for the seventhbest season total with Ben Gerleman.

“I feel really good about the upcoming year,” Hiatt said. “We’ve got some young guys coming up and

some guys coming back. I think we’re headed in the right direction.”

Letterwinners (* — number of letters) Seniors — Trey Benson*, Jon Birchard*, Cole Crawford**, Evan Nielsen*, Brandon Phipps***, Cole Thompson***, Maxx Walters*, Carson Whittington*.

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THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT UNION COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF IRENE M. SMITH OSBORN, Deceased.

Probate No. ESPR015646 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of IRENE M SMITH OSBORN, Deceased, who died on or about December 10, 2013: You are hereby notified that on the 19th day of March, 2014, the last will and testament of IRENE M. SMITH OSBORN, deceased, bearing date of the 11th day of April, 2007, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Dee Anne Warren, Bruce D. Smith and Martha K. Crill were appointed Co-Executors of the estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred.

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SN U 614; Stevens “Junior” Rifle, Side Pin falling block. 22 long rifle; Model 11 20 inch Round barrel. No SN; Stevens Model 14 1/2 “Little Scout” Falling block, 18 in. No SN 22 Cal.; Stevens “ Maynard Jr.” Rifle, Lever action Tip Up, 22 Short, Model 15 18 inch, 1/2 Octagon barrel No SN. Other GUNS: Glock 17 Gen 4, SemiAuto - Serial # Pff470; Bersa Thunder 380, Semi-Auto - Serial #D36316; Walther Pk380, Semi-Auto - Serial #Pk124103; Smith & Wesson M&P 40, Semi-Auto -Serial #Hat0483; Ruger LCP 380, Semi-Auto - Serial #371008615; Remington Nylon 10-C (Mohawkcrown) 2568xxx also selling Knives and Misc. & ammunition Auctioneers Comment: Come expecting a nice lineup of guns to include: one estate and several consignors. A nice selection of new ammo and accessories. come spend the afternoon with us.

West & Frey Auctioneers LLC, Creston Livestock Auction Services Todd Crill 712-621-1453; Darwin West 641-344-1958; Tom Frey 641-344-5082; Steve Bergren 712-789-0847 Sale Clerks: June West & Leisa Frey

Go to www.crestonlivestock.com for complete sale bill

Creston News Advertiser Wednesday, March 26, 2014

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

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

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

Livestock FOR SALE: PUREBRED registered black Angus bulls, freeze branded, semen checked, good disposition. Also purebred open heifers.

Bradley Angus Farms, 641-344-3875.

For Sale 2008 4 STROKE JOHNSON 15HP outboard motor, Don Crill, 641322-4670.

Lenox Care Center is taking applications for

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Real Estate FOR SALE: 2-bedroom remodeled house. $25,000. $4000 down, $21,000 financed by owner, 9% interest, $400.00 monthly payments, 641-344-3201.

$50 or Less 15X25” STAINLESS STEEL double sink, $10.00 OBO; 4 drawer file cabinet $5.00 OBO, 641-782-4582.

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rn Generous Wages and Benefits Contact: Kim Bashor 641-333-2226 for more information

Dalton Ag, Inc. in Lenox, Iowa is currently accepting applications for full-time and temporary

Assemblers, Fabricators, and Welders.

Assemblers must be able to read a tape measure, be mechanically inclined, and forklift experience is a plus.

Fabricators need to be able to read a tape measure, have experience with blueprints, be able to lift a minimum of 75 lbs, and previous experience with an iron worker or as a saw operator preferred.

Welders must be experienced and be able to read blue prints; MIG welding experience with stainless steel preferred.

Good work history and previous manufacturing experience is a plus. We offer competitive wages, benefits, referral bonuses, overtime, and Dalton Ag is now a 100% employee owned company.

To fill out an application stop by 602 E. Van Buren, Lenox IA from 7:00 am - 4:30 pm or call 641-333-4518 for more information.

Pre-employment drug screen and physical required. EOE

Upcoming Real Estate Public Auction Saturday, April 12 • 10:00 AM Real Estate at 1:00 PM

Iron Man Recycling

3180 Henry A Wallace Rd. (8 1/2 miles N of Creston on Cherry Street Rd. and Henry A Wallace Rd. LegaL Description: Commencing at the West quarter corner of Section Nineteen (19), Township Seventy-four (74) North, Range Thirty (30). West of the 5th P.M., Adair County, Iowa, Contains 4.51 acres M/L. property Description as foLLows: Shop & office area approx. 40’x50’ w/2 OH doors, 2 WT doors and attached storage building approx 12x12. Also has a 2 BR apartment attached to the rear of the building. Apt. is leased for 1 year to April 15, 2015. Has 1 other bldg approx 24x50 w/concrete floor, 1 OH door, sliding door and 2 walk-thru doors. Has 20 ton scale w/Fairbanks digital readout and printer. terms on reaL estate: 20% down on sale day and enter into a contract to purchase with the balance due at closing. Todd Nielson, Attorney at Law, will handle all closing transactions. All earnest money held in escrow acct at the Nielsen Law Office. Owners are sincere in selling. Real Estate sells with a reserve. Contact Rod or Nancy Abell at 641-344-2743 for more information.

Also selling shop, hand tools, and all types of equipment used in a scrap yard.

Auction conducted by: West & Frey Auctioneers LLC, Creston, Iowa Darwin 641-344-1958 - Tom Frey 641-344-5082 - Todd Crill 712-621-1453 Steve Bergren 712-789-0847 Ringman - Vern Blazek -- Sale Clerks - June West, Leisa Frey

NOW HIRING:

General Laborer - Seasonal Helena Chemical Company, a national agricultural-chemical company, has an immediate opening for a General Laborer at our Creston location. Requires high school diploma or GED; experience driving a forklift; and ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Mechanically inclined is a plus.

Responsibilities include moving product; loading and unloading trucks and assisting Blender Operator as needed; stack product on pallets; provides general assistance in repair maintenance; hanging supersacks for loading; and performing cleaning duties around location.

We offer an excellent working environment.

Pre-employment drug screen required.

CNA

Creston Nursing & Rehab Center is now hiring caring CNAs with strong work ethic to join our team.

We are proud to invest in you by providing nurse aide membership benefits (NAHCA), online training, LPN & RN tuition assistance, a generous anniversary bonus, & much more! Visit us on the web to learn more and apply.

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$500 Full-time • $250 Part-time

Assistant Manager • Sales • Store Presentation

EOE M/F/V/H

Universal Worker

Vintage Park Apartments Assisted Living in Lenox, Iowa

is excited to be seeking a dedicated, committed and friendly Universal Worker. The ideal candidate must possess good communication and written skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team and willingness to accept supervision. This position will be responsible to assist with resident services, food service, housekeeping/laundry and maintenance services as needed.

Must have excellent customer service skills. If you enjoy working with the elderly in a team atmosphere and have an outgoing personality, this is the opportunity for you!

We offer a full benefit package and an exciting, supportive work environment.

Please apply in person at:

Vintage Park Apartments

810 East Van Buren • Lenox, Iowa 50851 E.O.E./Drug Free Workplace

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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

Sun. March 30- 11:00AM Creston, IA. Guns, Ammo and Sporting Related Items from the Estate of Jon Early & Others.

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

Sat. April 5- 10:00AM Rural Creston, IA. Lawn Tractors; Tractor and Machinery; Vehicles; Antiques & Collectibles; Tools; Furniture and Household Goods for Jack and Joyce Fils Estate. Auctioneers: Tom Frey, Darwin West, Todd Crill, Steve Bergren, Brandon Frey, Zack Ballard.

Sun. April 6- 10:00AM Creston, IA. Exceptionally nice offering of RS Prussia, Depression era glassware, Collectibles, Furniture and more for Bob, Jo & Tim Loudon. Auctioneers: Tom Frey, Darwin West, Todd Crill, Steve Bergren.

Sun. April 6- 9:00AM Corning, IA. Furniture/Collectibles, Guns, Tools/ Vehicles for Neal & Evelyn Brown Estate and consignors. Auctioneers: Jack Kretzinger, Dan Kretzinger, and Tony Douglas.

Sat. April 12- 10:00AM Creston, IA. Real Estate, Shop, Hand Tools, and all types of Equipment used in a scrap yard for Iron Man Recycling. Auctioneers: Darwin West, Tom Frey, Todd Crill, Steve Bergren.

Monday thru Friday Delivery 11:30 a.m. pick-up Deliver by 5 p.m.

Must have dependable transportation, valid driver’s license and vehicle insurance.

Must be able to pass a motor vehicle records check.

To apply contact Sandy Allison at the Creston News Advertiser, 503 W. Adams or call 641-782-2141 x222

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

HELP WANTED

The Mount Ayr Community School is searching for qualified candidates for the position of Transportation Coordinator.

Successful candidates must be able to perform automotive and equipment service maintenance on district buses, vehicles and equipment. Recordkeeping, attention to detail and the ability to work with people are essential attributes/ skills for this position. The position is salaried and will be determined based upon experience. The position requires a CDL/School Bus Drivers License as driving a regular bus route is a part of this position. Applications may be found at www.mtayrschools.org or picked up in the Superintendent’s Office. The position includes full single health insurance, Ipers, paid sick leave, personal days, emergency days and vacation days. Return applications to the Superintendent’s Office by Friday, April 4th at 3:00p.m.

NOW HIRING: General Laborer

Helena Chemical Company, a national agricultural-chemical company, has an immediate opening for a General Laborer at our Creston location. Requires high school diploma or GED; experience driving a forklift; and ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Mechanically inclined is a plus.

Responsibilities include moving product; loading and unloading trucks and assisting Blender Operator as needed; stacking product on pallets; provides general assistance in repair maintenance; hanging supersacks for loading; and performing cleaning duties around location.

We offer an excellent working environment and an outstanding compensation and benefits package.

Pre-employment drug screen required.

For consideration, please fax or mail resume with salary requirements to:

Helena Chemical • 1308 E Howard St Creston, IA • 641-782-0123

DRIVERS WANTED

EOE M/F/V/H

American Concrete (an Oldcastle Company)

“Earn while you learn” Extensive training program provided for inexperienced drivers.

To inquire or has for questions contact American Concrete openings for Ready-Mix Bob at 515-249-5309 Drivers in surrounding area. Wages up to $15.55 Requirements include:

CDL License • Pre-Employment Drug Screen DOT Physical and Physical Capacity Evaluation

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Accountant

Plumber

Apply online at: http://jobs.oldcastle.com

Ruth R. Long, CPA-CFP. Complete accounting, financial planning, consulting, electronic filing and tax services for business or individuals.

Reasonable fees. 620 1/2 New York Ave. 641-782-7CPA (7272)

RN Health Care Coordinator

Backhoe & Bulldozer

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.

Vintage Park Apartments Assisted Living in Lenox, Iowa is excited to be seeking a dedicated, committed and experienced full-time RN Health Care Coordinator. The ideal candidate will have previous long-term/assisted living experience and must possess an Iowa RN licensure without restriction and in good-standing. The candidate should possess 1-2 years supervisory experience along with strong assessment skills, leadership, organizational and interpersonal skills. This position will be responsible to meet the health care needs for our residents, manage and delegate staff and requires 24/7 OnCall coverage and ensuring staff coverage as needed. Must have superior customer service skills, be enthusiastic and have excellent written and communication skills. If you enjoy working with the elderly in a team atmosphere and have an outgoing personality, this is the opportunity for you!

KINKADE INDUSTRIES INC. Complete backhoe service with extra reach bucket. Sanitary systems, basements, crawl spaces, dig footings with trencher or hoe. Free estimates. Eb Knuth, 641-782-2290; 641-202-2012.

Oldcastle provides competitive wages, full benefits package including year round health & retirement options, longevity bonus, and no overthe-road-travel.

Women and Minorities encouraged to apply.

Oldcastle Materials is an EEO/AA

Please stop by to fill out an application or send a resume to:

Helena Chemical • 1308 E Howard St Creston, IA • 641-782-0123

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Siding & Windows 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.

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 SPROUSE COMPUTER SOLU- Charlie Westman 641-782-4590 or TIONS. 120 N. Main, Lenox, 641-344-5523.

641-780-5760 12 years experi- BOWMAN SIDING & WINDOWS. All ence. Reasonable & Quality PC major brands of vinyl and steel siding, repair and tutoring.

Heartland, Traco and Revere thermal replacement windows. Recipient of the Revere Premium Renovator Award.

Glass Seamless guttering and Leaf Relief QUALITY GLASS CO. Automotive, gutter covers. 33 years of continuous home, business and farm. reliable service in Southwest Iowa, Commercial lock service and free estimates, 641-322-5160 trailer sales. hwy 34 East, in or 1-800-245-0337.

Creston 641-782-5155 BUILTNETWORKS, 805 Wyoming Ave, Creston, IA, 641-782-4765, Computer sales, repair, networking. Over 25 years experience. PC & Mac.

Home Improvements & Repairs

Storage

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

ELECTRICAL. John Brennan. You store it, lock it, take the key. Industrial Park, Creston, Licensed. 641-782-3795.

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Nominations open for first Iowa Job Honor Awards DES MOINES — The Iowa Job Honor Awards is accepting nominations for its first awards event to be conducted June 10 in Cedar Rapids. Launched earlier this month, the awards will celebrate Iowans who have overcome significant barriers to employment and the employers who hire them.

“Our society celebrates lottery winners, celebrities and professional athletes,” said Kyle Horn, founder and director. “Yet if these are the only paths to self-sufficiency, then most Iowans will never escape poverty. We rarely hear inspiring stories of individuals who have lifted themselves from poverty through the hard work and perseverance that leads to meaningful employment. It’s

time for a new kind of hero.”

The first Iowa Job Honor Awards will be presented in front of more than 500 influential Iowa business leaders at the annual Iowa Association of Business and Industry conference June 9 to 11 in Cedar Rapids.

Top employee honorees will bring home $500 each, and winners in both the employee and employer categories will receive engraved awards. Biographical videos will be presented for all honorees.

“Expect some deeply moving personal stories,” Horn said.

Nominations are invited through the organization’s website, www.JobHonor. org. Those who wish to nominate candidates are encour-

aged to act quickly, before the April 1 deadline.

“In our launch year we’re forced to compress our nominating period, select honorees, and produce videos in time for the June event,” Horn said. “Next year we’ll allow much more time for nominations.”

Horn explains his motivation to launch the Iowa Job Honor Awards developed through his work as business development manager for global staffing firm Manpower.

“I frequently interact with business leaders who complain that Iowa’s dwindling workforce and widening skills gap are hindering business expansion in our state. At the same time, I see thousands of unemployed

and underemployed Iowans struggling to find good jobs.

Together, we can do more to bridge this gap.”

The Iowa Job Honor Awards is an annual awards ceremony celebrating Iowans who have overcome significant barriers to employment, and the employers who hire them. The goal of the awards is to inspire more unemployed and underemployed Iowans to utilize available resources, acquiring the skills that can transform their lives, and encourage companies to hire the Iowans who complete these programs. The mission of IJHA is to rekindle hope and energize the work ethic across Iowa, through the celebration of a new kind of hero.

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Ag poetry: Jesse White entertains the crowd with poetry based on farm life at a farmer’s summit at Southwestern Community College Monday. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey also spoke at the event.

Union County audit report released DES MOINES — Auditor of State Mary Mosiman released an audit report on Union County.

The county had local tax revenue of $18,222,184 for the year ended June 30, 2013, which included $770,306 in tax credits from the state. The county forwarded $12,236,182 of the local tax revenue to the townships, school districts, cities and other taxing bodies in the county.

The county retained $5,986,002 of the local tax revenue to finance county operations, a 1.7 percent increase over the prior year.

Other revenues included charges for service of $746,904, operating grants, contributions and restricted interest of $2,972,077, local option sales tax of $515,784, unrestricted investment earnings of $1,948 and other general revenues of $370,102.

Expenses for county operations for the year ended June 30, 2013, totaled $9,506,020, a 19 percent decrease from the prior year. Expenses included $4,159,997 for roads and transportation, $1,534,057 for public safety and legal services and $1,001,126 for

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The significant decrease in expenses is due primarily to declines in mental health and secondary roads activity during the current year.

A copy of the audit report is available for review in the county auditor’s office, in the office of auditor of state and on the office of auditor of state’s website at http://auditor.iowa.gov/reports/13100088-B00F.pdf.

Adams County 4-H, FFA swine weigh-in cancelled CORNING — The Adams County Fair swine weigh-in scheduled for Saturday in Corning has been cancelled for 4-H and FFA members planning to exhibit pigs at the 2014 Adams County Fair. This cancellation was made by Adams County Youth and 4-H Committee with the recommendation of Adams County Fair swine superintendents.

Cancelling the swine weigh-in is one way to not be a part of the spread of Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus (PEDV). PEDV is a contagious diarrhea disease in pigs. It only infects pigs, not humans or other livestock. The disease destroys the pig’s intestinal lining, which limits nutrient uptake and causes the diarrhea and near 100 percent mortality in piglets less than 14 days of age. Adult and growing pigs are affected, but have enough body reserves to withstand the virus challenge until the intestinal lining is regenerated.

However, despite the disease being in Iowa at this time, Adams County 4-H and Youth Committee and Adams County Youth and 4-H/FFA Fair Committee are still planning to have the youths swine show at the 2014 Adams County Fair July 11 through 16.

To show at Adams County Fair, youths will still have to be enrolled as Ad-

ams County 4-Hers or FFA members and their pigs will still have to be officially tagged, identified and entered as a project. Pigs must also weigh 225 pounds or more on entry day of Fair, July 13, to be eligible for the show.

This year, to enter pigs for the swine show at the 2014 Adams County Fair, 4-Hers must: 1. Pick up the number of tags needed at Adams County Extension beginning Friday.

2. Tag their own pigs with these official 4-H tags.

3. Ear notch each pig for a unique permanent identification number.

4. Enter all their pigs in the 4-H online program under the exhibitor’s name by April 30.

FFA members must follow steps one through three the same as 4-Hers for Adams County Fair. However, their step four is to enter all of their pigs on the official Adams County 4-H/FFA Swine ID sheet and turn it in to the Adams County Extension by April 30. These official ID sheets can be picked up at Adams County Extension, as well.

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