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Thursday March 27, 2014

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Saturday, March 29 10am-3pm SOUTHERN PRAIRIE YMCA SOUTHERN PRAIRIE YMCA PAGE 2A 1201 W Townline, Creston 641-782-9622 www.southernprairieymca.com

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Creston:Arts to host three-week art camp

By SARAH BROWN

CNA staff reporter sbrown@crestonnews.com

When Creston:Arts members decided to start a summer art program, organizers wanted the program to enhance the skills young artists, but also attract children who might not think of themselves as artists.

“One of our main goals is inclusivity,” said Brian Zachary, secretary of Creston:Arts Council. “We’re a place for kids that don’t feel like they fit

into other activities.”

Zachary said one of the main goals of the program is to broaden how people view art.

“We want to really teach that art is where you find it,” said Zachary. “A lot of us have these grand ideas about what art is and think we can’t afford the supplies, but, the materials are all around you. There are a lot of materials for free or cheap you can do most of your work with.”

Zachary said the art projects at art camp will teach kids about recycling

and upcycling.

“It’s good for the environment,” Zachary said. “Anything we keep out of the landfill is really important.”

The lineup Creston:Arts camp will offer two full weeks and a third week of individual workshops; June 9 to 13, 16 to 20 and 23 to 27.

The first week of camp will be lead

by Creston High School Art Teacher

Camp information Who: Students entering first through eighth grade Date: June 9 -27 Time: 9 to 11:30 a.m. (first through fourth grade) and noon to 3 p.m. (fifth through eigth grade) Where: Creston High School, 601 W. Townline St., Room 409 Cost: $15 per day, $40 for one week, $70 for two weeks or $90 for three weeks.

Sign up: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Southern Praire YMCA or register at www.crestonarts.com

Please see CAMP, Page 2

another finalist

Health care enrollment deadline slated for March 31

By JAKE WADDINGHAM

CNA associate editor jwaddingham@crestonnews.com Contributed photo

As the enrollment period for the Affordable Care Act for 2014 draws to a close March 31, the Obama Administration is preparing for a surge of signups through the weekend.

Under the Affordable Care Act — more commonly known by its nickname Obamacare — Americans who are not signed up for health insurance for more than three months are subject to a tax penalty.

Visiting Nurse Services of Iowa ACA Navigator Dara Rasavanh said all of their enrollment events are booked through March 31, but encouraged individuals to set up their initial profile.

Officials said as long as indin More than viduals start the 1.1 million process of signing up before the people visited deadline, they HealthCare. can complete gov on the process after March 31. To sigMonday, the nify an attempt to website’s enroll, there is a second largest blue box that can be checked on traffic day HealthCare.gov.

“At least if we cannot bring them in, we can direct them to begin the process,” Rasavanh said.

Officials said the government will not try to determine if someone who checked the blue box actually needed assistance signing up for health care or if it was just a way to extend the deadline.

Visiting Nurse Services of Iowa has two full-time website navigators and five part-time workers setting up face-to-face appointments to help people sign up for health care.

According to White House officials Monday, more than 1.1 million people visited HealthCare.gov, the website’s second largest traffic day.

“The website was doing well until about two weeks ago (because of the heavy traffic),” Rasavanh said. “It could take up to 15 minutes before the screen comes back on. If that happens to people, just don’t leave the spot, it will

Brick City Grill — owned by Orient-Macksburg graduate Jason Mikkelsen — is located at 2704 Stange Road in Ames. Hours are 11 a.m. to midnight Sunday through Thursday, and 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday.

Brick City Grill, owned

by O-M graduate Jason Mikkelsen, also named a top 10 finalist in Iowa’s Best Burger contest n

By KYLE WILSON

CNA managing editor kwilson@crestonnews.com

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onna, Mike and Gus King — owners of the Elm’s Club in Creston — celebrated earlier this week when their establishment was again named a top 10 finalist for Iowa’s Best Burger contest.

One hundred and seven miles away, an Orient-Macksburg graduate was celebrating, too.

Jason Mikkelsen — a 1996 graduate of O-M — opened Brick City

Grill at 2704 Stange Road in Ames less than one year ago. His up-andcoming bar and grill was also named a finalist in the contest.

“We are beyond excited,” Mikkelsen said. “The restaurant business is not an easy one, so a contest like this really helps generate interest.

We’ve already had customers come in and tell us they read about us on Facebook, in the paper or on the news.”

Like Elm’s Club, Mikkelsen said his signature burgers are fresh, never frozen patties.

“I mean fresh,” Mikkelsen said. “I place my order at 11 a.m. in the morning and the beef is not even ground up at that time yet. We get the beef the next morning around 6 a.m. and then begin preparing fresh patties by hand.”

Mikkelsen is the son of Rita and Reg Mikkelsen of rural Creston.

“We’re really happy for him,” Rita said. “He’s worked really hard to have

a restaurant of his own. We get up there as often as we can. My favorite is the pretzel burger.”

Hours at Brick City Grill in Ames are 11 a.m. to midnight Sunday Mikkelsen through Thursday, and 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday.

Mikkelsen said he doesn’t recall ever having a burger from the Elm’s Club, but he does plan to next time he’s back in southwest Iowa for the holidays.

Who will win?

This is the fifth year for this best burger contest put on by Iowa Beef Industry Council and the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association. Starting this Please see BRICK CITY, Page 2

In memoriam St. Malachy School updated the name of the alley on the east side of the school Wednesday to T.J. and Nate Frey Avenue.

Each March at the St. Malachy Foundation Auction, a street sign is sold and the buyer gets to name the alley for one year.

St. Malachy’s principal John Walsh said the school has been naming the alley as part of the auction for more than 10 years.

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Deaths Darlene Reasoner Ellston

Darlene Reasoner, 80, of Ellston d i e d March 11, 2014.

Graveside services will be 10:30 a.m. Sat- Reasoner urday, March 29, at Ellston Cemetery. The Rev. Jeff Flagg will officiate. A celebration of life will be held 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Darlene’s Place in Ellston.

Darlene Louise Bedier Reasoner, daughter of Arvilla (Zurmuehlen) and Grover Bedier, was born July 20, 1933.

Darlene attended Sandcreek Country School, Dixon Country School through eighth grade and Murray High School.

On Oct. 11, 1950, Darlene married Daughn Reasoner.

They bought a farm north

Isabelle Nuckolls Paton

Isabelle Nuckolls, 96, of Paton died March 24, 2014, in Jefferson.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m.

M o n d a y , Nuckolls March 31, at Salem United Methodist Church in Paton. Burial will be in Paton Cemetery.

Bill Harry Orient

Bill Harry, 89, of Orient died March 23, 2014, at Banner Gardens Hospice House in Mesa, Ariz.

Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Monday, March 31, at Orient United Methodist Church. The Rev. Cathy Nutting will officiate. Burial will be in Orient Cemetery with full military graveside rites by Greenfield American Legion Head-Endres Post No. 265 and VFW Post No. 5357. Visitation with family present will be 4 to 6 p.m.

Sunday at Steen Funeral Home, 101 S.E. Fourth St., Greenfield. Memorials may be directed to Orient United Methodist Church.

Willliam Eugene Harry, son of Golda Veronica (Parkis) and Rex Sproll Harry, was born Aug. 31, 1924, in Newton.

After graduating from Newton High School, Bill

of Ellston in 1954.

The tavern Darlene’s Place was purchased in 1976.

Darlene and Daughn divorced in 1980.

Darlene owned and operated Darlene’s Place for 39 years.

Darlene’s longtime friend was Jack England.

Darlene is survived by her sons, Jim (Jeanette McKinley) and Duane (Deborah); daughter Debra (Ray) Derscheid; grandchildren, Jamie (Dan) Murphy, Lyndie (Jeremy) Philbrook, Joshua Schaaf, Brian (Amber) Fooken, Kurtis Fooken, Allison (Jeremiah) Swietlik, Sarah and Megan Reasoner, Randy Derscheid and Reggie (Amanda) Derscheid; and great-grandchildren, Britney and Landen Philbrook, Trey and Kenleigh Fooken, Eli and Cassie Swietlik, Raegan Derscheid and Summer and Nick Pasutti.

Darlene was preceded in death by her parents, sister Fern who died at birth, and brother Lloyd “Boots.”

Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m.

Sunday at Brown Funeral Home in Jefferson. Online condolences may be left at www.brownfuneralhomesiowa.com.

Isabelle was a longtime resident of Paton and worked many years at Community State Bank as an office manager and from 1986 as president of the bank.

Isabelle is survived by her daughters, Janine Birch of Paton, Janet Sabus of Jefferson and Jennifer (Chuck) Hoyt of Creston; five grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. enlisted in the United States Navy and served during WWII from 1942-45 as an airplane mechanic.

After being discharged from the military, he worked for his father’s cleaning business in Greenfield.

In August 1949, Bill married Shirley Antisdel.

Bill purchased and operated Sinclair Oil Service Station in Orient, until going to work as a rural mail carrier. He retired from the postal service in May 1985.

Bill is survived by his wife Shirley Harry of Orient; children, Dan Harry (Peggy) of Chinook, Mont., and Chris Corkrean (Jim), Deb Harry and Scott Harry (Lynne), all of Orient; 10 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, other relatives and friends.

Bill was preceded in death by his son Rick Harry, parents, brother Ralph Harry and sister Wanda Ehrsam.

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Today is March 27, the 86th day of the year. There are 279 days left in 2014.

Below are news items from the Creston News Advertiser for this week (March 24-March 30) in history.

5 YEARS AGO

The Creston High School EAST program was named one of 70 schools to receive a superior rating at the 11th annual EAST Conference in Hot Springs, Ark. This was the second year of the program at Creston High School.

Kyle Wilson joined the Creston News Advertiser as sports editor. Jake Waddingham joined the staff as an intern in sports and news, and Larry Peterson was promoted to assistant managing editor.

Because of an increase in enrollment to 178 students, St. Malachy School broke ground on a new addition.

The $763,640 project added sixth through eighth grade classrooms and a bigger library/media center.

Green Valley State Park began renovations to the campground and to im-

prove the quality of the lake.

10 YEARS AGO

The George W. Bush administration voiced concern about reaching the highest ever gas prices. American Automobile Association, now called AAA, reported cost was $1.738 per gallon for self-service regular unleaded gasoline. Premium unleaded cost more than $2 per gallon in some parts of the country.

Soybean prices reached a 16-year high at a price above $10.

Gwen Buck was named chief nursing officer at Greater Community Hospital.

Taylor Park, a memorial to Alice and her late husband Benny Taylor, was under construction.

20 YEARS AGO

After 25 years of preparation, a groundbreaking ceremony was held at the Three Mile Lake site. Construction of the 1,800 foot dam was set for April 1.

The 880-acre lake was created for recreation and as a water source for seven counties.

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SWCC pitcher Erin (Hudek) Jondle fires a pitch during the opening game of a double header against Iowa Lakes Community College on March 25, 2004. Hudek recorded three strikeouts in four innings of work. The Spartans — hampered by unearned runs — lost both games to Iowa Lakes that afternoon.

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Bailey Fry-Schnormeier. Fry-Schnormeier said her projects will mainly be recycled and upcycled projects which will only limit students by their imagination.

“During the first week, students will explore the multitude of possibilities of turning odds and ends and recyclable materials into treasured 2-D and 3-D works of art,” Fry-Schnormeier said.

Zachary will be teaching a variety of techniques for manipulating paper in week two. Zachary said some projets include learning to sculpt with paper mache, creating collages and students will even learn to make their own paper.

For week three, students are welcome to register for one day or the entire

week. Lessons during week three will teach students how to make an upcycled storage container during “Boxing Day,” how to stamp, stencil and tie-dye fabric such as old T-shirts and an “altered book project.” During the altered book project, students will manipulate a book by adding page elements, folding and cutting pages or sculpting with the pages.

Life lessons Zachary said all projects will be completed at camp, but with printed instructions, students will be able to repeat the project at home and experiment with other objects and media.

Fry Schnormeier said, as a teacher, she sees real-world benefits for children who are involved in the arts.

“In the workplace today, companies

BRICK CITY: Continued from Page 1

week a secret panel of judges will begin to evaluate the top 10 burgers based on taste, appearance and proper serving temperature of 160 degrees.

The panel visits each establishment anonymously.

The winner of the 2014 Iowa’s Best Burger contest will be announced the first week in May. To learn more about the contest, visit www.iabeef. org where you can find a map of the 10 finalist or “friend” the Iowa Beef Council Facebook page.

The winner in 2013 was

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the 61 Chop House Grille in Mediapolis. Other previous winners include Coon Bowl III in Coon Rapids (2012), Rusty Duck in Dexter (2011) and Sac County Cattle Company of Sac City (2010).

——————— The top 10 finalist for 2014 are:

Ankeny Diner, Ankeny Big City Burgers & Greens, Des Moines Brick City Grill, Ames Elm’s Club, Creston Ferg’s My Tighe’s, Grand Junction First Street Grille, Keosauqua Ride’s Bar & Grill, Fort Dodge The Ritz, Arnold’s Park Sam’s Sodas and Sandwiches, Carroll Zombie Burger, Des Moines

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look for creative minds, problem solvers and people who can think outside the box,” Fry-Schnormeier said. “Also, if all students had a stronger foundation to explore the arts at a younger age, they would feel more comfortable to express themselves in a meaningful and productive way.”

Creston:Arts camp registration will be available 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Creston:Arts table at Southern Prairie YMCA’s Home and Garden Show. Early registration is recommended as admission is limited to 30 students.

Registration forms will also be available Monday at www.crestonarts.com.

Email gallery@crestonarts.com for more information or to become a voluntary art mentor.

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The reason for the extension is to ensure anyone who needs help signing up because of special circumstances and complex cases will have the opportunity to receive assistance without being rushed because of the close of open enrollment.

“Don’t be anxious or get frustrated,” Rasavanh said. “We have a lot of people coming in that are afraid of the penalty, but there are many exemptions we can help them work out.”

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Driver’s license

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

Driving tests on Wednesday mornings by appointment.

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

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

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

Thursday

Celebrate Recovery (a Christcentered 12-step program), 6 p.m., Crest Baptist Church, 1211 N. Poplar St. 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.

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Friday

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

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

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

Saturday

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

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.

Day’s Record

Editor’s note The local five-day forecast normally published in the Creston News Advertiser could not be downloaded today. Above is the forecast for Creston from the National Weather Service.

From Creston Official Weather Station: high past 24 hours (57), low past 24 hours (18) and precipitation ending 7 a.m. today (.0) Lottery Iowa’s Pick 3: 0-8-0 Hot Lotto Sizzler: 1-6-23-37-46 (13) Powerball: 28-33-41-44-59 (21)

For the record Meetings

Union County Conservation Board, 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, board office at Three Mile Lake.

Agenda includes: ranger residence bid packets; disc golf at Cedar Park; shooting range updates; seasonal maintenance position; routine county business.

—————— Creston Park and Recreation Board, 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, meal site, restored Creston Depot.

Agenda includes: campground playground update; concert: ordering tickets and advertising radio/flyers; April 12 Glow Run update; request to amend resolution No. 10 July 19, 2005; South Central Iowa Foundation grant application; Union County Endowment grant application; other items.

Birth

Greater Regional Medical Center Danny Whitney and Barbie Ruchti of Orient are parents of a son born March 25, 2014. Hunter Lee Whitney weighed 7 pounds, 15 ounces and was 20 inches long.

Grandparents are Irene Ludwig of Orient, Scheryl Whitney and Jim Hastie of Creston and Fred and Brenda Ruchti of Grinnell.

Great-grandparents are Roger Ruchti and Carolyn Reid of Carbon.

Sibling is Lakota Whitney, 6.

Police

William Scott Keller, 47, 200 Russell St., was charged

8:45 a.m. Wednesday in the 100 block of North Elm Street on a Union County warrant for failure to appear on an original charge of driving while license suspended.

Keller was released from Union County Jail on $300 bond.

Traffic hazard, 4:05 p.m., Wednesday, North Maple Street.

Talk to officer, 5:09 p.m., Wednesday, North Pine Street.

Assistance, 10:17 p.m., Wednesday, North Pine Street.

Accident, 10:22 p.m., Miscellaneous Wednesday, West Townline Disorderly conduct, 12:21 Street. a.m., Wednesday, West AdAssistance, 10:24 p.m., ams Street.

Wednesday, North Walnut Smoke, 1:01 a.m., WednesStreet. day, North Oak Street.

Prowler, 6:25 a.m., Accident Wednesday, North Sumner Trisha Ann Jones, 21, 600 Avenue.

N. Oak St., was cited for fiTraffic stop, 8:44 a.m., nancial liability after an acciWednesday, North Elm dent 10:22 p.m. Wednesday Street. on Spartan Drive.

Nuisance, 9:06 a.m., According to a Creston Wednesday, North Cherry Police report, Jones, driving Street. a 1996 Ford, backed from Nuisance, 9:21 a.m., a parking spot near SouthWednesday, North Cherry western Community ColStreet. lege’s maintenance buildIncomplete 911 call, 9:44 ing at a fast rate, turned the a.m., Wednesday, North Elm steering wheel too sharp and Street. turned the vehicle on the Talk to officer, 10:28 a.m., driver’s side.

Wednesday, West Taylor Damage estimate is $1,500 Street. to Jones’ vehicle.

Escort, 10:50 a.m., Wednesday, New York Av- Fire Miscellaneous enue.

Information, 12:17 p.m., Medical, 7:47 p.m., Wednesday, North Maple Wednesday, Industrial ParkStreet. way.

Incomplete 911 call, 1:20 Medical, 8:42 p.m., p.m., Wednesday, North Wednesday, West Adams Pine Street.

Street.

Talk to officer, 1:51 p.m., Wednesday, North Pine Lenox Police Walter Malacara, 24, of Street.

Lenox was charged with drivTalk to officer, 2:59 p.m., ing while revoked, and Abel Wednesday, North Pine Vasquez, 18, of Lenox was Street. charged on a Harris CounTheft, 3:25 p.m., Wednesty, Texas, warrant for posday, North Pine Street.

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session of drugs 10:30 p.m.

Saturday in the 600 block of South Walnut Street.

According to a Lenox Police report, a black Chevrolet Blazer was stopped on South Walnut for traffic violations.

The driver was identified as Malacara. A routine check of Malacara’s driver’s license showed it to be suspended for test failure of operating while intoxicated. A passenger in the vehicle, Vasquez, was then found wanted on a Texas warrant. Texas officials confirmed they would extradite Vasquez. Malacara and Vasquez were transported to Taylor County Jail.

Malacara was released on $1,000 bond. Vasquez was being held for Harris County, Texas.

The True Story of Dr. J.P. Weber

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Marriages

Marriage licenses filed in Union County as of Feb. 3 include: Timothy Zollman, 29, of Van Wert, and Kylie Peddycoart, 27, of Afton.

Taner Morey, 20, and Jordann Sava, 19, both of Creston.

Christopher Wiltermood II, 34, and Courtney Heller, 28, both of Creston.

Christopher Allen, 31, and Blaine Orlanda, 27, both of Creston.

Danny Smith, 54, and Amy Brown (Hoskins), 43, both of Lenox.

James Norris, 23, and Emily Wilson, 23, both of Creston.

Kindrea Hartman, 33, and Stephen Smolk, 31, both of Creston.

David Estell, 31, and Krys-

Dissolutions

Dissolution of marriage decrees filed in Union County Courthouse since Feb. 3 include: Lara Post, petitioner, of West Des Moines, and Keith Post, respondent, of Creston.

The petitioner was granted primary legal custody of one minor child with the respondent having full visitation rights.

Kevin Giles, petitioner, and Sandra Giles, respondent, both of Creston.

Tara Copeland, petitioner, and Teddie Copeland, respondent, both of Union County. The petitioner was granted primary legal custody of two minor children.

Joshua Connelly, petitioner, of Lorimor, and Amanda Connelly, respondent, of Patterson. The petitioner was granted primary legal custody of one minor child.

Shannon Thompson, petitioner, and Brent Thompson, respondent, both of Shannon City. The couple shares joint legal custody of two minor children with the petitioner having primary care.

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Greater Regional Auxiliary will host a $5 Masquerade jewelry sale 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tuesday in the Medical Arts Plaza Board and Conference Room at the Greater Regional Medical Center.

This auxiliary-sponsored fundraiser is an opportunity to purchase a wide variety of jewelry and gift items, all priced at $5 each, while supporting the auxiliary’s efforts to contribute to the quality of care and services at Greater Regional Medical Center.

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OPINION

Lots of great volunteers in our neck of the woods We have been running our “Giving Back” sections in the Creston News Advertiser all of this week. There is one section in each day’s paper with about 60 stories of folks during the week that give back to their community.

I think it would be amazing to know how many volunteer hours people in southwest Iowa give to their organizations and friends.

I’ve always admired and appreciated folks who give of their time and money to make Iowa a better place to live.

This is only a good sample of the hard working folks we have in the area. A big thank you goes out to all the sponsors/advertisers in the section. Without them, the wonderful information would not be possible.

We will continue to work at giving you more of these stories in

What’s up Rich Paulsen publisher

our regular newspaper in the future. If you ever do have a story idea, please give us a call. We love hearing from our readers.

ISU The local Iowa State University alumni and fans are walking around with puffed out chests as their team will be playing in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA basketball tournament. Even without one of their star players, I think they have a good chance of making it into the “Great 8” and with a little luck even the Final 4.

YMCA This weekend is the YMCA

Spring Home and Garden show.

There is a list of over 70 vendors that will be attending the event.

Cost is $3 in advance and $5 at the door. The event will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday. It looks like the weather will not be too bad for the event. It will be in the mid-50s, so in my book you can wear shorts and a wind breaker! The proceeds of the event go to scholarships at the YMCA. Mower I see that they have now come out with a new lawn mower that is not near as loud as the current models. The new mowers are 64 percent less noisy. They will cost you a little more but it may be worth saving some of your hearing for those future rock concerts!

March 31 This is an important date on two counts. One, your second

half property taxes are due if you haven’t sent them in yet. Two, if you don’t have health insurance, it may be your last chance to sign up before getting hit with a penalty.

There must be a lot of people out there waiting to sign up for Obamacare or just a lot of people who just don’t care to sign up.

From what I understand, only one million of the 40 million uninsured have signed up for the program to date. From what I can read, it looks to me like the majority of the people who have signed up are the ones who have lost their health care. What a program!

A&G I see the local restaurant has been closed for a few days to do some remodeling. Dino and Tony always do a nice job of cooking — always wonderful and great-

tasting pizza.

Burger It’s nice to see that the Elm’s Club is up for having one of the top hamburgers in the state of Iowa. This is the second year in a row. In a few weeks, we will find out if they are number one in the state.

Proms We ran a line up of all the proms in the area this week. It’s kind of interesting that they used to all be on about two weekends and now they are starting April 5 and the last one is on May 3. Some of the local schools will be getting out not long after that!

Thought for the week: When George Washington was president there were only 350 federal employees. We now have over 2.8 million!

President Obama received the lowest job approval rating HOLLYWOOD — God bless America, and how’s everybody?

President Obama received the lowest job approval rating of his presidency in the Gallup Poll out Friday. Another poll gives Congress its lowest job approval ratings in U.S. history. Americans are beginning to realize we had it better when we were ruled by a mad English king.

President Obama flies to Rome to meet with Pope Francis in the Vatican today where he certainly hopes to receive some spiritual refreshment from meeting the popular pontiff. The president is still in a state of shock over the loss of the Crimea. It ruined his perfect bracket.

Brooklyn Nets owner Mikhail Prokhorov moved his NBA team’s holding company back to Russia.

He swears he’s not trying to avoid U.S. sanctions on Russian-owned companies in the U.S . If Obama took over the Nets every ticket would come with a five-thousand dollar deductible.

India politicians campaigned furiously as their month-long national elections approach next week. Issues include power outages, open sewers, and pollution of holy rivers. India produces seventy-two thousand tons of human waste per day, second only to the Writers Guild.

Surgeon General nominee Dr. Vivek Murthy’s confirmation process stalled in the Senate last week.

The NRA is all over his past support of gun control . Southern Californians know from personal experience that guns don’t kill people,

Topical humor Argus Hamilton

husbands who come home early kill people.

Malaysia’s prime minister faced public fury over his government’s incompetence all this week. National morale is low. The Malaysian Grand Prix will go on as scheduled this Sunday, but going by how they lose their airplanes there’s an excellent chance it’s going to be a foot race.

Toyota agreed to pay the U.S. government a billion dollar criminal fine for covering up its Camry malfunctions. The payment was just ordered expedited. The Justice Department thought Toyota executives were dragging their feet, but they were just trying to stop their cars.

Georgia high school math teacher Lori Quigley was arrested Tuesday for having sex with a male student at a Waffle House. At least that’s how the AP described the affair. The Russian News Agency report that the boy invaded his teacher only after she voted in favor of annexation.

President Obama flew to Brussels with nine hundred people, forty-five vehicles and three cargo planes filled with vans and helicopters. The Group of Eight is down to seven due to the Ukraine invasion. They’d be down to six if the ozone layer had the same lawyer Ukraine has.

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The War on Hobby Lobby Not too long ago, the Greens of Oklahoma City were law-abiding people running an arts-and-crafts chain called Hobby Lobby.

They weren’t disturbing the peace, or denying anyone his or her rights. They were minding their own business — quite successfully and in keeping with their Christian faith. The roughly 600 Hobby Lobby stores stock Christian products, close on Sundays and play Christian music.

Then one day Uncle Sam showed up to make an offer that the Greens couldn’t refuse — literally. As part of Obamacare, federal law demands that the chain cover contraceptives that the Greens consider abortifacients. The family decided it couldn’t comply with the law in good conscience, and its case is now before the Supreme Court.

Hobby Lobby went from an inoffensive business to a scofflaw and an alleged combatant in the “war on women” in no time at all -- and without changing any significant employment or business practice.

Thus is the transformation wrought by the coercive sweep of Obamacare, which risks doing as much damage to conscience rights as it has done to the insurance market.

Hobby Lobby is trying to fend off the federal government via the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, a law that Democrats used to support before they realized how inconvenient it would prove to the Obama-era project of running roughshod over moral traditionalists. The act says that government can’t substantially burden someone’s exercise of religion unless there’s a compelling governmental interest at stake and it’s pursued by

King Features commentary Rich Lowry

the least restrictive means.

The contraception mandate fails on all counts, as Ed Whelan of the Ethics and Public Policy Center has demonstrated in his incisive writings on the case. The Obama administration has admitted that the mandate is a burden on religious exercise through its own regulatory actions. It exempted a small category of “religious employers” (e.g., churches) for just this reason. The Department of Health and Human Services explained that “it is appropriate” to take into account the “effect on the religious beliefs of certain religious employers if coverage of contraceptive services were required.”

It is hard to see how the government has a “compelling interest” in the mandate, when the vast majority of employers already cover contraceptives and the administration has exempted many employers with no religious objections by grandfathering their pre-mandate insurance plans.

There are certainly less restrictive means of widening access to contraception. Whelan points out that government could find another, more direct way to distribute or subsidize contraceptives, without forcing any employer to pay for contraceptives that it considers immoral.

The administration argues that the owners of a for-profit corporation have no free-exercise rights,

although this runs counter to common sense and the law. Everyone recognizes that nonprofit corporations have such rights, so what makes for-profit corporations different? Besides, Congress went out of its way to define the ambit of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to include “any exercise of religion,” in order to create “a broad protection of religious exercise.”

Hobby Lobby is now bizarrely portrayed as wanting to barge into examination rooms. “Selectively denying insurance coverage for contraceptive methods an employer considers sinful,” the liberal legal lion Walter Dellinger wrote in The Washington Post, “makes the employer a party to a woman’s medical consultations.”

And here the Greens thought they were just selling glue, scrapbook paper, beads and the like.

The truth is that the Obama administration wants to bring Hobby Lobby to heel as a matter of principle. In its pinched view of religion, faith should be limited as much as possible to the pews.

In its attenuated regard for civil society, it believes government should overawe any person, business, or institution whose beliefs run counter to officially sanctioned attitudes.Make no mistake, the culture war is alive and well, and the aggressor isn’t Hobby Lobby. The Greens will be happy to go back to minding their own business— if the federal government sees fit to permit them.

Rich Lowry can be reached via e-mail: comments.lowry@nationalreview.com (c) 2014 by King Features Syndicate

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

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

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

Sunday, 10:45 a.m. Mass; after Mass, Confession.

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Joel Sutton, pastor.

Sunday, 10 a.m. Combined service at Lorimor. Monday, preschool. Tuesday, preschool.

Wednesday, preschool.

Arispe

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Joel Sutton, pastor.

Sunday, 10 a.m. Combined worship at Lorimor. Monday, 1 p.m. Quilters. Thursday (4/3), 9 a.m. Quilters.

Beaconsfield

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Rick Hawkins, pastor.

Sunday, 9 a.m. worship service.

Clearfield

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

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

Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. AWANA. CHRISTIAN CHURCH, Sherry Wiley, lay speaker.

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

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Shurmaine McAlpine, pastor.

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

Corning

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

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

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

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

GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH, Dan Lamgo, pastor.

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

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

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

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

Bible study.

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

Saturday, 5:30 p.m. Mass.

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

Creston

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

AbundantLifeFamilyChurch.com.

Sunday, 10:30 a.m. children’s church and worship service; 6:30 p.m. evening worship service.

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

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

Sunday, 10 a.m. Sunday school and worship service; 5:30 p.m. prayer time; 6 p.m. worship

service. Wednesday, 7 p.m. worship service. Home Bible study, call 782-5594.

LIFE CHURCH, ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 417 Wyoming Ave., Karen Norton, lead pastor, 641782-4236, e-mail crestonrolag@ gmail.com, website lifechurchcreston.com.

Friday, 6 p.m. Winter Jam at Wells Fargo Arena, Des Moines.

Arrive at 3:45 p.m. Leave church parking lot at 4 p.m. Bring $10 for concert and money for food.

Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Sunday school classes for all ages; 10:35 a.m. morning worship, message “The Passion of Christ Series”; 5 p.m.

Lenten service at First Christian, the Rev. William Richardson, speaker. Tuesday, 7 to 10 a.m.

Coffee Cafe, fellowship hall.

Invite a friend and bring your coffee mug. WiFi and mini muffins included. Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. prayer time in the sanctuary; 7 p.m. Family Night activities; adult Bible study, sanctuary; CYOF, youth room, lower level; Kids Klub, fellowship hall. Thursday (4/3), 7 to 10 a.m. Coffee Cafe, fellowship hall. Invite a friend and bring your coffee mug. WiFi and mini muffins included.

CHURCH OF CHRIST, 510 S. Poplar St., Timothy L. Haynie, evangelist.

Sunday, 10 a.m. Sunday school; 11 a.m. worship service; 7 p.m. J.O.Y. class adult study hour. Wednesday, 7 p.m. youth group at 216 N. Walnut St., adult group at the church.

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

Sunday, 9:15 a.m. praise and inspiration, Darl Ferguson; 9:30 a.m. church school classes; 10:30 a.m. morning worship, Gary O’Daniels, presider; Ray Powell, speaker.

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

Today, 6 p.m. Celebrate Recovery; 6:30 p.m. GriefShare; and Women’s Bible study (Spindler’s home). Friday, 8:30 a.m. “Operation World” prayer meeting; 9:30 a.m. Women’s Bible study (fellowship hall).

Saturday, 8 a.m. prayer meeting.

Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Bible study (all ages); 10:45 a.m. worship; 6 p.m. adult Bible study. Wednesday, 6:30 a.m. prayer meeting; 6:30 p.m. TeamKid/Youth Group/adult Bible study.

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

Sunday, 8:45 a.m. worship service; 10:15 a.m. Sunday school hour; noon Dynamic Ambassadors carry-in lunch; 5 p.m. Faithful Followers choir practice; 6 p.m. youth service.

Monday, 6:30 p.m. Membership Essentials class, welcome center.

Wednesday, 6 p.m. Triumphant Praise choir rehearsal (senior high); 6:30 p.m. AWANA clubs; junior high trek; senior high youth group; prayer meeting and adult Bible study, “12 Ordinary Men.” Thursday (4/3), 1:30 p.m.

Ladies Bible study, welcome center.

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST), 301 E. Townline St., Dianna Clark, pastor.

Sunday, 9 a.m. adult and children’s Sunday school; 10 a.m. worship service.

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

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 702 W. Prairie St., the Rev. Jim Woodworth, interim pastor; Mary O’Riley, pastoral

Afton CAre Center “Adding Quality to Life” 508 W. Pearl • Afton 641-347-8416

CArter AgenCy, inC. Insurance & Real Estate 208 N. Maple St. • Creston 641-782-8516

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

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

Youths to share testimonies at upcoming event An afternoon of music, performances and youths sharing testimonies will be held 1 to 5 p.m. April 5 at SWCC/YMCA Performing Arts Center.

The event is free admission. Bring a nonperishable food item to enter into a drawing for prizes. All food will be used to support families in the comintern.

Thursday, 4 to 6 p.m. Deer meat HUSH pick-up. Friday, 1:30 p.m. Crafting workshop. Sunday, 9:15 a.m. worship; after worship, Membership and Evangelism brunch; 10:30 a.m. Sunday school; 3 p.m. One For Christ meeting. Tuesday, 1 p.m. Stitch, Knit and Quilt; 6 p.m. Lenten Bible study, “Give Up Something Bad for Lent.” Wednesday, 9 a.m. Lenten Bible study, “Give Up Something Bad for Lent”; 4:45 p.m. Finance meeting; 5:30 p.m. Joyful Noise; 7 p.m. choir practice.

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 400 N. Elm St., Gideon Gallo, pastor, Jim W. Morris, associate pastor. Call 641-7822427 for a ride.

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

Tuesday, 9 a.m. Summit House Bible study; 1:30 p.m. Crestridge Bible study. Wednesday, 6:15 p.m. handbell rehearsal; 7 p.m. choir rehearsal. Thursday, 12:05 p.m. United Methodist Men. GOD’S OUTREACH DELIVERANCE, 306 N. Oak St., 641-278-1173, Pastor JoAnna and Tyrone Davis, 515-249-3364.

Monday through Saturday, 8 to 10 a.m. prayer and worship.

Today, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Women’s service. Friday, 7 p.m. Friday Night Fire service. Saturday, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Men of Christ breakfast (first and third of month); noon Saturday Sack Lunch for Kids; 2 to 3:30 p.m. drama/dance practice for youth; 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Saturday Night Live for youth.

Sunday, 10:30 a.m. worship service; 6:30 p.m. evening service.

Monday, 5 p.m. Monday Night Meal. Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. evening service. Wednesday, 5 to 6 p.m.

Intercessory prayer.

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

Saturday, 4 to 5 p.m.

Confession; 5:15 p.m. Mass.

Sunday, 8:15 to 8:45 a.m.

Confession; 9 a.m. Mass.

JERUSALEM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Gideon Gallo, pastor, Jim W. Morris, associate pastor.

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

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

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

Saturday, noon worship.

Sunday, 1:30 p.m. worship.

PLATTE CENTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 6 miles south on P27 (High and Dry Road), 1 mile west, one-fourth mile south, Delores Doench, pastor.

Sunday, 9:15 a.m. Sunday school; 10 a.m. fellowship time;

munity.

There will be a chance to win several $50 Walmart gift cards, MP3 players, $25 Casey’s gift cards, iTunes cards, movie passes and a 19-inch flat screen TV. All ages are welcome.

This is for the young and young at heart.

For more information, call 515-249-3364.

10:30 a.m. worship.

SALEM LUTHERAN CHURCH, 602 W. Townline St., 641-7822920, Ben McIntire, pastor.

Website: www.salemluth.net.

Blog: www.benmcintire.wordpress.com.

Sunday, 9 a.m. Sunday school and adult education; 10 a.m. worship service. Tuesday, 1:30 p.m.

Quilters. Wednesday, noon Bible study; 6 p.m. choir; 7 p.m. Lenten service.

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

Saturday, 9 a.m. worship service; 11 a.m. Sabbath school.

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

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

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

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

Sunday, 9 a.m. worship service and Sunday School. Wednesday, 7 p.m. Ash Wednesday service.

TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH (LCMS), 800 N. Sumner Ave., Creston; 111 E. South St., Mount Ayr; the Rev. Jonathan C. Watt, pastor, 641782-5095, http://TrinityCreston. org.

Sunday, Mount Ayr: 8 a.m.

Divine Service; 9:30 a.m. Bible class and Sunday school; Creston: 9:45 a.m. Divine Service; 11 a.m. Sunday school and Bible classes. Monday, 12:30 p.m. preschool; 6:30 p.m. LifeLight Bible study. Tuesday, 6:30 a.m. Early Risers Bible study in fellowship hall; 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. preschool; 1:30 p.m. LifeLight Bible study. Wednesday, 12:30 p.m. preschool; 6 p.m. Confirmation classes; 7 p.m. Midweek Lenten Service. Thursday (4/3), 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. preschool.

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST (Congregational), 501 W. Montgomery St., the Rev. Jim Woodworth, interim pastor; Mary O’Riley, pastoral intern.

Thursday, 3:30 to 5 p.m. SIRF. Friday, 7:30 p.m. AA meeting.

Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Sunday school; 10:45 a.m. worship. Monday, 7:30 p.m. AA meeting. Tuesday, 9 a.m. to noon Pastor Jim’s office hours; 3 to 5 p.m. Crisis Fund Center open; 5 to 6 p.m. Open Table (Phi Beta Kappa); 6:15 p.m.

Lenten Bible study, “24 Hours to Change the World. “ Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. TOPS.

Cromwell CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, Dan Moore, pastor.

Sunday, 10 a.m. fellowship; 10:30 a.m. worship and Sunday school; 5 p.m. Lenten service at First Presbyterian. Monday, 12:30 p.m. prayer group; 1 p.m.

Quilters. Wednesday, 6:30 a.m.

Men’s breakfast; 1 p.m. Quilters.

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UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Robin Thomas, pastor.

Website: www.ellstonumc.org.

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

Greenfield

CORNERSTONE FELLOWSHIP EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH, 2158 Highway 92, Jeff Banks, pastor, office 641-743-0221.

Website: www.welcometocornerstone.org.

Today, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Men’s Fraternity: “The Quest for Authentic Manhood”; 7 to 9 p.m.

“Beloved Disciple” Women’s Bible study. Friday, 9 to 11 a.m.

Women’s Ministry Team meeting. Sunday, 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. worship service; 11:10 a.m. to noon Christian Living classes.

Wednesday, 5:30 to 6:15 p.m.

Cornerstone Youth Choir; 6:20 to 8 p.m. AWANA; 7 to 8:45 p.m.

Youth Group.

ST. JOHN’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 213 N. E. Elm St., Kenneth Gross, pastor. Website: www.stjohngreenfield.parishesonline.com.

Saturday, 4:30 to 5 p.m.

Reconciliation; 5:15 p.m. Mass.

Sunday, 8:15 a.m. Mass; after Mass, Catholicism DVD series with the Rev. Robert Barron.

Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Faith Formation (preK-eighth grades).

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

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

Thursday, 12:30 p.m. worship service.

Lacelle

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Dwayne Henrichs, pastor.

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

Lenox

CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST), 107 W. Temple St., Brian Kleinschrodt, pastor.

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

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

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

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

Sunday, 10 a.m. worship.

Wednesday, 6 p.m. meal and study.

MERCER CENTER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 4 miles north, 4 miles west of Lenox, Franklin Rogers, pastor.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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CHURCH OF GOD, Ben Turner, pastor.

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

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, Lorimor, George Henriksen, pastor.

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

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Joel Sutton, pastor.

Sunday, 10 a.m. Combined service with Afton and Arispe.

Macksburg

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

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

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Ben Carter-Allen, pastor.

Sunday, 9 a.m. worship service with supervised nursery during church; 10 a.m.

Sunday school. Third Thursday, United Methodist Women.

Murray

BAPTIST CHURCH, Alex Bauman, pastor.

Sunday, 9:45 a.m. Sunday school; 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. worship services. Wednesday, 7 p.m.

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

CHURCH OF CHRIST, 430 Third St., Brian McCracken, pastor.

Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. worship services; 7 p.m. Bible Study. Wednesday, 3:30 p.m.

JAM for elementary ages; 7 p.m. junior and senior high youth groups.

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

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

Orient

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

Sunday, 8:30 a.m. brunch; 9 a.m. worship services; 10 a.m.

Sunday school and adult Bible study. Wednesday, 6 p.m. light supper; 7 p.m. Lenten services.

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

Sunday, 9 a.m. worship service.

Prescott

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

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

Shannon City

SHANNON CITY COMMUNITY CHURCH, Lila Dell Greene, pastor.

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

Sharpsburg

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Shurmaine McAlpine, pastor.

Sunday, 8:30 a.m. worship.

UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Tim Maxa, pastor.

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

Stringtown

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

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

Help Center open.

Thayer

PLEASANT VALLEY CHRISTIAN CHURCH, Dwayne Henrichs, pastor.

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

Tingley

CHRISTIAN CHURCH Sunday, 10 a.m. Sunday School; 11 a.m. worship service.

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Robin Thomas, pastor.

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

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Horoscope Friday, March 28, 2014 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) When working behind the scenes on something today, you will be very clever. Furthermore, others will appreciate this. Way to go!

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Enthusiasm is contagious, and this is why others are impressed by what you have to say, especially females. You know how to put a new spin on things.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Personal details about your private life might be made public today, especially in the eyes of bosses and authority figures. Fortunately, it looks like the news is positive. (That’s a relief.)

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Do something different today, because you want to escape and get away from all this. Travel if you can. Or maybe you can be a tourist in your own city?

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) This is a good day to tackle red-tape details about insurance matters, inheritances, taxes and debt. Stay on top of banking and details related to shared property.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) You will have to go more than halfway when dealing with others today, because the Moon is opposite your sign. This simply requires a little tolerance and patience. No biggie.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Your mind is resourceful today, which is why you can see new applications for something at work. Or perhaps you see new ways to make improvements and do things cheaper or faster.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) A fun-loving day! Make plans to enjoy sports events, have a long lunch, meet friends at the end of the day, or catch a movie or plan a fun time with children.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Real-estate discussions will go well today. This also is a good day to sit down with family members and make future plans, especially about saving for a rainy day.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Because you’re in a positive frame of mind, others are ready to listen to you today.

This is a good day to write, sell, market, teach and act.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) “There’s money in them thar hills!” Trust your moneymaking ideas today, because they could lead to increased earnings for you. Perhaps you will make a pleasant purchase.

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Motion by Eslinger, second by Hensley, Creston News Advertiser to approve O-M students attending high Thursday, March 27, 2014 school classes at Creston. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion by Eslinger, second by Hensley, to set Budget Hearing for April 10 at 6:15pm in Superintendent s Office with regular meeting to follow at 6:30pm. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion by White, second by Hensley, to adjourn the meeting at 8:15pm. Motion carried unanimously.

Budget Hearing April 10, 2014, 6:15pm Next regular meeting April 10, 2014, 6:30pm.

Eldon Ray, Board President Julie Frederick, Board Secretary GENERAL ACCESS COPIER SUPPLIES.......................$762.92 AGRILAND LP.................................................$2,138.28 Community School AKIN

By LARRY PETERSON Orient-Macksburg tangs was 95-52. der Shields in 11 of 15 seasons, in- than our opponents, whether it be at District SUPPLIES.........................................$91.43 CNA sports writer • lpeterson@Board of Directors “It was a tough decision,” Shields cluding 10 of the last 11. He was the home or on the road.”

Regular Meeting ALL FLAGS March 10, 2014 - 6:30pm FLAGS............................................$136.74 crestonnews.com said. “Part of it Iowa Football Coaches Association After some tough seasons in the Board of Education of Orient-Macks- ALLIANT burg Community School District met in NATURAL GAS..............................$71.75 is personal fam8-player Coach of the Year after mid-1990s, Creston native Dennis at 6:30pm on Monday, APPLE MURRAY — Keith Shieldsregular says session the 12-2 season in 2011, when the Shaw infused some energy into their My s ADAPTOR/APPS..........................$337.00 March 10, ily 2014, reasons. in the Superintendent Office. Members present daughter were Wendi Es- ARNOLD MOTOR Mustangs captured their first-ever it’s time to be a dad. oldest program with records of 3-6 in 1997 Randy Hensley, Eldon Ray and PARTS............................................$175.37 The Murray School Boardlinger, ac-White. willAlsobe a were freshand 6-3 in 1998.

Doug present Superin- AUDITOR OF STATE playoff wins en route to the champiWicks, Principal Teresa FILING FEE...................................$250.00 cepted the resignation of their tendent head ClarkSecretary and she’ll run onship game against Fremont-Mills.

“We were able to build on the Thompson, man Julie Frederick, BYLER LOCK football coach March 13.

Katie Geidelcross and Bobcountry Beatty.

PADLOCK........................................$51.00 for “I attribute the success we have foundation Dennis Shaw built President Ray called meeting to order at CITY OF ORIENT Shields coached the Mustangs enjoyed to the hard-working kids, here,” Shields said. “I thank former 6:33pm. Clarke. I want to WATER/ELEC............................$4,608.75 Stephaniespend Mikkelsensome entered meeting at CLAIMAID for 15 seasons, succeeding Dennis time hard working assistant coaches AD Jerry Brown for giving me the Shields 6:35pm.

CONSULTING FEE..........................$9.84 Shaw. He had five playoff teamsMotion in bysupporting Eslinger, second

by White, CLARINDA CSD her.

I (many of whom volunteered their opportunity as a head coach in 1999, approve the Agenda as presented. Mo- SP ED TUITION.........................$2,816.10 2000, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013.to His don’t want to walk away from footand the continued support of curtion carried unanimously.

COLORS FLORAL time) and tremendous support from Motion by White, second by Hensley, GARDEN team in 2011 was state runner-up, ball completely, but I need toSTONE............................$40.00 be a the administration, school board, rent AD Jerry Shields.” approve minutes of regular Board of Di- COUNTRYSIDE and the 2012 team returned toto the littleof more withFUEL...............................................$147.50 my time to staff, student body and commurectors meeting Februaryflexible 10. Motion CRESTON CSD UNI-Dome in the semifinals. carried unanimously.

Please see nity,” Shields said. “Very few times be a dad.”

Motion by Eslinger, second by MILEAGE, SP ED......................$2,454.36 SHIELDS, page 8A His overall record with the MusMikkelsen, to approve Invoices, Summary CRESTON PUBLISHING Murray had a winning record un- did we not have more fans at games of Bills and Financial Reports as presented PUBLISHING.................................$118.36 pending checking with Heartland Tire re- DEPARTMENT OF ED garding new tires on Taurus. Motion car- BUS INSPECTION........................$120.00 ried unanimously.

ECHO Visitors were welcome.

BULBS/BALLASTS........................$97.14 Action Items: EDWARDS, LISA Bob Beatty, Transportation Director, POSTAGE...........................................$8.45 was present to present bids for buying or FASTENAL leasing of buses. Motion by White, sec- SUPPLIES......................................$143.03 ond by Hensley, to approve bid of GRANTHAM SANI Hoglund Bus Co. Inc. to enter into a three- GARBAGE.....................................$300.00 Area girls regions and gan Maaske, Woodbine; year lease agreement for leasing of three GREEN VALLEY PEST new buses at $31,842/yr. Motion carried PEST CONTROL.............................$71.00 boys substates represented Rachel Mercer, Kingsleyunanimously.

GHAEA Pierson; Rachel Smith, ExMotion by White, second by Eslinger, REGISTRATION/PRINTING......$341.32 on the Iowa Basketball to approve first reading of Board Policies HEARTLAND TIRE Coaches Association all-reira-EHK; Jasmine Demers, 300-301.2; 302-302.2; 302.3-302.4; and TIRES FOR TAURES...................$820.72 gion and all-substate selec- Storm Lake St. Mary’s.

302.5 as written and waive second read- HILLYARD ing. Motion carried unanimously.

CUST SUPPLIES...........................$736.58 tions are listed below.

Class 2A Motion by Eslinger, second by HYVEE Mikkelsen, to approve open enrollment FCS FOOD.....................................$182.81 Players are ranked in orRegion 7 — Olivia Godout of one student to Winterset. Motion ISU frey, Panorama; Hailey carried unanimously.

PD....................................................$860.00 der of selection by a vote of Motion by Hensley, second by IXL LEARNING the coaches.

Birks, South Central CalMikkelsen, to approve the following SITE LICENSE..............................$680.00 shared classes with Prescott for 2014-15 J & A FLOORING Girls all-region houn; Morgan Muhlbauer, school year: Elementary Music, O-M to TILE................................................$147.60 Class 1A IKM Manning; Hallie LinPrescott; Elementary Art, O-M to Prescott; KIRKWOOD Library, Prescott to O-M; TAG, O-M to TUITION........................................$150.00 Region 6 — Shayla Dean, hart, Central Decatur; KarPrescott. Motion carried unanimously.

MCGRAW HILL lee Johnk, Panorama; Susie Motion by Eslinger, second by Hensley, SP ED TEXTBOOKS....................$148.79 Colo-Nesco; Caitlyn Riese, to approve O-M students attending high NAPA Bylund, Audubon; Morgan school classes at Creston. Motion carried PARTS............................................$214.77 Colo-Nesco; Madison Laib, NOLTE, CORNMAN & JOHNSON unanimously.

Ankeny Christian Academy; Johnson, Earlham.

Motion by Eslinger, second by Hensley, AUDIT.........................................$3,150.00 McKenna Zanders, Coon Class 3A to set Budget Hearing for April 10 at OFFICE MACHINES 6:15pm in Superintendent s Office with OFFICE SUPPLIES.......................$128.46 Rapids-Bayard; Katie Hall, Region 2 — Alexis Conregular meeting to follow at 6:30pm. Mo- QUALITY GLASS away, MOC/FV; Kate WalkBUS GLASS...................................$150.00 Grandview Park Baptist; tion carried unanimously.

Motion by White, second by Hensley, QUILL er, Red Oak; Serena Parker, to adjourn the meeting at 8:15pm. Motion OFFICE SUPPLIES.........................$61.02 Nicole Shutt, Martensdalecarried unanimously.

RASMUSSEN, JAY St. Marys; Rylie Schlepp, Shenandoah; Miles Ludwig, Budget Hearing April 10, 2014, 6:15pm CARD REFUND..............................$25.00 Coon Rapids-Bayard; Pait- Sergeant Bluff-Luton; Katie Next regular meeting April 10, 2014, SCHOLASTIC 6:30pm.

BOOK FAIR................................$1,404.20 en Gavin, Martensdale-St. Landhuis, MOC/FV; Jenny SCHOOL BUS SALES Eldon Ray, Board President Julie Frederick, Board Secretary PROPANE SENSOR/FENDER Marys; Madison Farren, Bair, Clarinda.

EXT.................................................$804.45 GENERAL Colo-Nesco; Gabby Snyder, Region 7 — Paige GreinSCHOOL HEALTH ACCESS COPIER SUPPLIES.......................$762.92 TISSUES.........................................$110.71 Ankeny Christian Acader, Williamsburg; Miranda SEMINOLE AGRILAND Nicole Dentlinger, Murphy, North Polk; Shelby LP.................................................$2,138.28 NATURAL GAS.........................$6,404.33 emy; SWCC Orient-Macksburg Community School AKIN Coon Rapids-Bayard.

Graves, Davis County; MeDistrict SUPPLIES.........................................$91.43 DRIVER TRAINING.......................$25.00 TASC ALL FLAGS Board of Directors Regular Meeting Region 7 — Macy Wil- gan Murphy, North Polk; Regular Session FLAGS............................................$136.74 CAFETERIA PLAN......................$123.00 March 10, 2014 - 6:30pm liams, Fremont-Mills; Kate Gracey Griglione, Interstate March 17, 2014 TC NETWORKS Board of Education of Orient-Macks- ALLIANT The Union County Board of Superviburg Community School District met in NATURAL GAS..............................$71.75 PRESSTORE...............................$1,248.80 Patton, Murray; Carmen 35; Brooke Bettis, Albia. sors met in Regular Session on Monday, TRUE VALUE GREENFIELD regular session at 6:30pm on Monday, APPLE 17, 2014.8 The wasBurcalled Stanton; Taryn March Region — meeting Ashley March 10, 2014, in the Superintendent s ADAPTOR/APPS..........................$337.00 SUPPLIES.........................................$68.71 Subbert, order at 9:00 AM with the following TRUE VALUE GREENFIELD Office. Members present were Wendi Es- ARNOLD MOTOR Fremont-Mills; to rows, Bondurant-Farrar; members present: Dennis Brown, Lois linger, Randy Hensley, Eldon Ray and PARTS............................................$175.37 SUPPLIES.........................................$27.17 Williams, and Ron Riley.

TYCO Doug White. Also present were Superin- AUDITOR OF STATE Megan Oswald, Murray; Monday, Jessica Helton, Nevada; AGENDA: Motion by Monday and tendent Clark Wicks, Principal Teresa FILING FEE...................................$250.00 REPAIRS........................................$326.15 Sara Sedurburg, Stanton; Kati Cassabaum, seconded by Riley to approve Nevada; the Agenda.

VERIZON Thompson, Secretary Julie Frederick, BYLER LOCK All voting aye, motion carried.

PADLOCK........................................$51.00 CELL.................................................$66.22 Carleigh Paup, Paton-ChurKatie Geidel and Bob Beatty.

Kierstyn Bauer, Carroll MINUTES: Motion by Monday and VISA President Ray called meeting to order at CITY OF ORIENT seconded

by Riley to approve theMaria minutes WATER/ELEC............................$4,608.75 FUEL/SUPPLIES...........................$183.62 dan; Fallyn Beemer, BedKuemper Catholic; 6:33pm.

CNA photo by LARRY PETERSON from March 10, 2014. All voting aye, moVISA Stephanie Mikkelsen entered meeting at CLAIMAID ford.

Dentlinger, Carroll Kuemtion carried.

SEEDS............................................$165.79 CONSULTING 6:35pm.

Southwestern infielder Katrina DeVore FEE..........................$9.84 connects on a liner toward first base durOPEN FORUM:Kayla No oneMobley, spoke durWALMART Motion by Eslinger, second by White, CLARINDA CSD Region 8 — London Vais, ing per Catholic; ing Tuesday’s conference against Marshalltown Community College. open forum.

SUPPLIES......................................$223.38 SP ED TUITION.........................$2,816.10 to approve the Agenda as presented. Mo- doubleheader County.

TREASURER: Motion by Riley and COLORS tion carried unanimously.

Marshalltown won both games, 9-3 FLORAL and 11-6, in conditionsWINDSTREAM of 40 mph southerly wind Adair-Casey; Paige Danner, Greene seconded by Monday to accept the JanGARDEN STONE............................$40.00 TELEPHONE.................................$255.54 Motion The

by White, second by Hensley, gusts.

Spartans are at home again today against Southeastern at 3 p.m. before two Ar-We-Va; Marina Keck, uary and February end of month reports as WINTERSET CSD to approve minutes of regular Board of Di- COUNTRYSIDE more home conference twinbills Saturday and Sunday. Meanwhile, Southwestern’s Kingsley-Pierson; Morgan presented by Union County Treasurer, FUEL...............................................$147.50 3RD 1/4 OPEN ENROLL........$22,503.75 rectors meeting of February 10. Motion motion see carZELLMERS CRESTON CSD carried unanimously. baseball team picked up two road victories Tuesday at Missouri Valley College, 12-2 and Straight, Boyer Valley; Me- Kelly Busch. All voting aye, Please ried.

Motion by Eslinger, second by MILEAGE, SP ED......................$2,454.36 CULLIGAN......................................$59.00 BASKETBALL, page 8A 22-8, both in five innings.

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Regular Session MAIL SERVICES CONTRACT: NUTRITION Mikkelsen, to approve Invoices, Summary CRESTON PUBLISHING Motion by Riley and seconded by Monday March 17, 2014 of Bills and Financial Reports as presented PUBLISHING.................................$118.36 AE The Union County Board of Supervi- for the chair to sign the Mail Service ConMILK/FOOD...............................$1,493.28 pending checking with Heartland Tire re- DEPARTMENT OF ED sors met in Regular Session on Monday, tract for mailing out the Union County garding new tires on Taurus. Motion car- BUS INSPECTION........................$120.00 BIMBO FOODS ECHO ried unanimously.

BREAD/BUNS...............................$416.56 March 17, 2014. The meeting was called Tax Statements for FY 14/15. All voting BULBS/BALLASTS........................$97.14 EXCEL to order at 9:00 AM with the following aye, motion carried.

Visitors were welcome.

ENGINEER: Steve Akes, Union EDWARDS, LISA Action Items: DISHWASHER REPAIR..............$127.00 members present: Dennis Brown, Lois Monday, and Ron Riley.

County Engineer, presented and discussed Bob Beatty, Transportation Director, POSTAGE...........................................$8.45 MARTIN BROTH. AGENDA: Motion by Monday and the weekly maintenance activity report.

FOOD/SUPPLIES.......................$3,111.43 was present to present bids for buying or FASTENAL leasing of buses. Motion by White, sec- SUPPLIES......................................$143.03 MEYER seconded by Riley to approve the Agenda. Partial Payment for Pavement Grinding Projects: Motion by Riley and seconded CHEMICALS.................................$102.14 All voting aye, motion carried. ond by Hensley, to approve bid of GRANTHAM SANI Hoglund Bus Co. Inc. to enter into a three- GARBAGE.....................................$300.00 SALES TAX MINUTES: Motion by Monday and by Monday for the chair to sign the conseconded by Riley to approve the minutes tracts for two partial payments (from Farm year lease agreement for leasing of three GREEN VALLEY PEST EXCEL new buses at $31,842/yr. Motion carried PEST CONTROL.............................$71.00 CONDENSATION PUMP.........$1,257.00 from March 10, 2014. All voting aye, mo- to Market Fund) for the pavement grindGHAEA unanimously. tion carried. ing projects with Interstate Improvement MANAGEMENT Motion by White, second by Eslinger, REGISTRATION/PRINTING......$341.32 SU INSURANCE OPEN FORUM: No one spoke dur- Inc., Fairbault MN, for $1,000 apiece. All PREMIUM INSTALLMENT.....$4,989.75 ing open forum. to approve first reading of Board Policies HEARTLAND TIRE voting aye, motion carried. Amendment 300-301.2; 302-302.2; 302.3-302.4; and TIRES FOR TAURES...................$820.72 PPEL TREASURER: Motion by Riley and #1 on Iowa DOT FY 2014 Budget: Mo302.5 as written and waive second read- HILLYARD seconded by Monday to accept the Jan- tion by Monday and seconded by Riley to ACCESS CUST SUPPLIES...........................$736.58 COPIER LEASE............................$762.92 uary and February end of month reports as amend the Iowa DOT FY 2014 Budget ing. Motion carried unanimously.

HYVEE Motion by Eslinger, second by ACTIVITY FUND presented by Union County Treasurer, and authorize the chair to sign. All voting Mikkelsen, to approve open enrollment FCS FOOD.....................................$182.81 DON JARRETT Kelly Busch. All voting aye, motion car- aye, motion carried. out of one student to Winterset. Motion ISU OFFICIAL 2/3/14.............................$85.00 ried.

ADJOURNMENT: There being no PD....................................................$860.00 TOM WRIGHT carried unanimously.

MAIL SERVICES CONTRACT: further business, the meeting was adMotion by Hensley, second by IXL LEARNING OFFICIAL 2/3/14.............................$85.00 Motion by Riley and seconded by Monday journed at 11:57 AM. Mikkelsen, to approve the following SITE LICENSE..............................$680.00 JOHN BLOMSTEDT for the chair to sign the Mail Service Con- ATTEST: SANDY HYSELL, AUDITOR shared classes with Prescott for 2014-15 J & A FLOORING OFFICIAL 2/3/14.............................$85.00 tract for mailing out the Union County BY: DENNIS J. BROWN, CHAIRMAN, school year: Elementary Music, O-M to TILE................................................$147.60 ORIENT EXPRESS Tax Statements for FY 14/15. All voting BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Prescott; Elementary Art, O-M to Prescott; KIRKWOOD FOOD..............................................$108.15 aye, motion carried.

Library, Prescott to O-M; TAG, O-M to TUITION........................................$150.00 DAN FIELDS ENGINEER: Steve Akes, Union MCGRAW HILL Prescott. Motion carried unanimously.

OFFICIAL 2/8/14.............................$90.00 County Engineer, presented and discussed Motion by Eslinger, second by Hensley, SP ED TEXTBOOKS....................$148.79 STEVE SHANTZ the weekly maintenance activity report. to approve O-M students attending high NAPA OFFICIAL 2/8/14.............................$90.00 Partial Payment for Pavement Grinding school classes at Creston. Motion carried PARTS............................................$214.77 SCOTT GILES Projects: Motion by Riley and seconded NOLTE, CORNMAN & JOHNSON unanimously.

OFFICIAL 2/8/14.............................$90.00 by Monday for the chair to sign the conDepartment of Management - Form S-PB-6 Motion by Eslinger, second by Hensley, AUDIT.........................................$3,150.00 GRAPHIC DISPLAYS tracts for two partial paymentsNOTICE (fromOFFarm PUBLIC HEARING to set Budget Hearing for April 10 at OFFICE MACHINES FCCLA T-SHIRTS.........................$100.00 to Market Fund) for PROPOSED ORIENT-MACKSBURG the pavement grind-SCHOOL BUDGET SUMMARY FISCAL YEAR 2014-2015 6:15pm in Superintendent s Office with OFFICE SUPPLIES.......................$128.46 MARTIN WOOD ing projects with Interstate Improvement regular meeting to follow at 6:30pm. Mo- QUALITY GLASS OFFICIAL 2/11/14...........................$85.00 Inc., Fairbault MN, for $1,000 apiece. All Location of Public Hearing: Date of Hearing: Time of Hearing: BUS GLASS...................................$150.00 DIRK SORENSEN tion carried unanimously. voting aye, motion carried. Amendment Motion by White, second by Hensley, QUILL OFFICIAL 2/11/14...........................$85.00 #1 on Iowa DOT FY 2014 Board Budget: Orient-Macksburg Room Mo04/10/14 6:15pm to adjourn the meeting at 8:15pm. Motion OFFICE SUPPLIES.........................$61.02 FRED SCALETTA tion by Monday and seconded by Riley to RASMUSSEN, JAY carried unanimously.

OFFICIAL 2/11/14...........................$85.00 amend The Board of the Directors will conduct a public hearing on the proposed 2014/15 school budget at Iowa DOT FY 2014 Budget the above-noted location and time. At the hearing, any resident or taxpayer may present objections CARD REFUND..............................$25.00 AL MONAGHAN Budget Hearing April 10, 2014, 6:15pm and authorize the chair to sign. All voting to, or arguments in favor of, any part of the proposed budget. This notice represents a summary of Next regular meeting April 10, 2014, SCHOLASTIC OFFICIAL 2/11/14...........................$45.00 aye, motion carried. the supporting detail of revenues and expenditures on file with the district secretary. A copy BOOK FAIR................................$1,404.20 STEVE BIRCHARD 6:30pm. of theADJOURNMENT: details will be furnished upon request. There being no SCHOOL BUS SALES Eldon Ray, Board President OFFICIAL 2/11/14...........................$45.00 further business, the meeting was adAvg % 13PROPANE SENSOR/FENDER Julie Frederick, Board Secretary KENT BASS Re-estimated 2014 15 journed at 11:57 AM. Budget 2015 Actual 2013 EXT.................................................$804.45 OFFICIAL 2/13/14...........................$50.00 ATTEST: GENERAL Taxes Levied on Property 1 1,161,503 1,158,663 1,143,865 0.8% SANDY HYSELL, AUDITOR Utility Replacement Excise Tax 2 105,842 104,568 66,653 26.0% SCHOOL HEALTH ALLEN NAUGLE ACCESS BY: DENNIS J. BROWN, CHAIRMAN, Income Surtaxes 3 113,939 113,939 125,771 -4.8% COPIER SUPPLIES.......................$762.92 TISSUES.........................................$110.71 OFFICIAL 2/13/14...........................$50.00 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Tuition\Transportation Received 4 250,000 225,000 223,382 SEMINOLE AGRILAND IHSSA Earnings on Investments 5 10,000 8,050 2,934 LP.................................................$2,138.28 NATURAL GAS.........................$6,404.33 DISTRICT SPEECH........................$56.00 Nutrition Program Sales 6 75,000 60,000 39,203 SWCC AKIN GREG DAVIS Student Activities and Sales 7 200,000 150,000 105,166 Other Revenues from Local Sources 8 545,000 400,000 363,593 SUPPLIES.........................................$91.43 DRIVER TRAINING.......................$25.00 OFFICIAL 2/14/14...........................$85.00 Revenue from Intermediary Sources 9 0 0 0 TASC ALL FLAGS TIM SMITH State Foundation Aid 10 925,709 726,796 808,342 FLAGS............................................$136.74 CAFETERIA PLAN......................$123.00 OFFICIAL 2/14/14...........................$85.00 Instructional Support State Aid 11 0 2,881 0 TC NETWORKS ALLIANT RON AGUIRE Other State Sources 12 130,270 125,000 114,885 NATURAL GAS..............................$71.75 PRESSTORE...............................$1,248.80 OFFICIAL 2/14/14...........................$85.00 ARRA Fiscal Stabilization (in formula) 13 1,423 0 0 TRUE VALUE GREENFIELD APPLE JERRY BOWHAY Title 1 Grants 14 66,000 62,000 51,912 Other Federal Sources 15 280,000 200,000 178,676 ADAPTOR/APPS..........................$337.00 SUPPLIES.........................................$68.71 OFFICIAL 2/14/14...........................$85.00 Total Revenues 16 3,864,686 3,336,897 3,224,382 TRUE VALUE GREENFIELD ARNOLD MOTOR LARRY JACOBUS General Long-Term Debt Proceeds 17 0 0 0 PARTS............................................$175.37 SUPPLIES.........................................$27.17 OFFICIAL 2/14/14...........................$85.00 Transfers In 18 0 0 57,470 TYCO AUDITOR OF STATE TONY DIERSEN Proceeds of Fixed Asset Dispositions 19 1,000 1,000 0 FILING FEE...................................$250.00 REPAIRS........................................$326.15 OFFICIAL 2/14/14...........................$85.00 Total Revenues & Other Sources 20 3,865,686 3,337,897 3,281,852 VERIZON BYLER LOCK Beginning Fund Balance 21 1,243,970 1,666,329 1,726,989 KELLYS FLOWERS Total Resources 22 5,109,656 5,004,226 5,008,841 PADLOCK........................................$51.00 CELL.................................................$66.22 FLOWERS........................................$75.00 VISA FAREWAY CITY OF ORIENT *Instruction 23 2,300,000 2,150,000 1,915,060 9.6% WATER/ELEC............................$4,608.75 FUEL/SUPPLIES...........................$183.62 FOOD..............................................$213.44 Student Support Services 24 75,000 65,000 42,164 VISA CLAIMAID PIZZA RANCH Instructional Staff Support Services 25 181,000 175,000 169,383 CONSULTING FEE..........................$9.84 SEEDS............................................$165.79 MS PARTY.......................................$81.00 General Administration 26 300,000 278,000 217,380 Building Administration 27 140,000 125,000 118,928 WALMART CLARINDA CSD MARTIN BROTHERS Business Administration 28 80,000 62,000 49,418 SUPPLIES......................................$223.38 FOOD..............................................$344.35 SP ED TUITION.........................$2,816.10 Plant Operation and Maintenance 29 254,270 290,000 289,618 WINDSTREAM COLORS FLORAL BASEBALL SAVINGS Student Transportation 30 200,000 190,000 117,323 GARDEN STONE............................$40.00 TELEPHONE.................................$255.54 HELMET..........................................$76.94 This row is intentionally left blank 31 0 0 0 WINTERSET CSD COUNTRYSIDE NATIONAL FFA ORG *Total Support Services (lines 24-31) 31A 1,230,270 1,185,000 1,004,214 10.7% FUEL...............................................$147.50 3RD 1/4 OPEN ENROLL........$22,503.75 JACKETS.......................................$585.66 *Noninstructional Programs 32 210,000 160,000 156,927 15.7% Facilities Acquisition and Construction 33 210,000 100,000 14,193 ZELLMERS ADAIR CO EXT. CRESTON CSD Debt Service 34 68,000 70,000 116,475 MILEAGE, SP ED......................$2,454.36 CULLIGAN......................................$59.00 TROPHIES.......................................$35.00 AEA Support - Direct to AEA 35 97,854 95,256 84,102 NUTRITION CRESTON PUBLISHING *Total Other Expenditures (lines 33-35) 35A 375,854 265,256 214,770 32.3% Regular Session PUBLISHING.................................$118.36 AE Total Expenditures 36 4,116,124 3,760,256 3,290,971 March 17, 2014 MILK/FOOD...............................$1,493.28 DEPARTMENT OF ED Other Financing Uses: Transfers Out 37 0 0 51,541 The Union County Board of Supervi- Total Expenditures & Other Uses 38 4,116,124 3,760,256 3,342,512 BUS INSPECTION........................$120.00 BIMBO FOODS 39 993,532 1,243,970 1,666,329 BREAD/BUNS...............................$416.56 sors met in Regular Session on Monday, Ending Fund Balance ECHO Total Requirements 40 5,109,656 5,004,226 5,008,841 March 17, 2014. The meeting was called BULBS/BALLASTS........................$97.14 EXCEL Proposed Property Tax Rate (per $1,000 taxable DISHWASHER REPAIR..............$127.00 to order at 9:00 AM with the following valuation) EDWARDS, LISA 10.14014 members present: Dennis Brown, Lois POSTAGE...........................................$8.45 MARTIN BROTH. FOOD/SUPPLIES.......................$3,111.43 Monday, and Ron Riley.

FASTENAL AGENDA: Motion by Monday and SUPPLIES......................................$143.03 MEYER CHEMICALS.................................$102.14 seconded by Riley to approve the Agenda.

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Union talk CHICAGO — In a stunning ruling that could revolutionize a college sports industry worth billions of dollars and have dramatic repercussions at schools coast to coast, a federal agency said Wednesday that football players at Northwestern University can create the nation’s first union of college athletes.

The decision by a regional director of the National Labor Relations Board answered the question at the heart of the debate over the unionization bid: Are football players who receive full scholarships to the Big Ten school considered employees under federal law, thereby allowing them to unionize?

Peter Sung Ohr, the NLRB regional director, said in a 24-page decision that the players “fall squarely” within the broad definition of employee.

Pro-union activists cheered as they learned of the ruling.

Under U.S. law, an employee is regarded as someone who, among other things, receives compensation for a service and is under the strict, direct control of managers. In the case of the Northwestern players, coaches are the managers and scholarships are a form of compensation, Ohr concluded.

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Murray football coach Keith Shields resigns

All-region, all-substate basketball

Public notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CRESTON BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: You are hereby notified that Steven & Chris Wintermute has requested a variance from the provisions of Chapter 166, of the Zoning Code, in the 1996 Creston Municipal Code, to erect a detached garage on the property described, to-wit: Lot 106, Swigart's North Addition, Creston, Union County, Iowa, also known as: 1104 N Birch Street Creston, Union County, Iowa.

The variance is requested for failure to meet the front yard setback requirements, as stated in Chapter 166 of the Zoning Code, in the 1996 Creston Municipal Code.

You are further notified that the Creston Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on the request for variance at 5:00 P.M. on the 1st day of April, 2014, in the City Council Chambers, Creston City Hall, located at 116 West Adams Street, Creston, Iowa.

You are further notified that you may appear at the above time and place, either in person or by a duly authorized agent or attorney, to make any comments you wish concerning the proposed variance. If you are unable to attend in person, written comments will be received by the Board of Adjustment at the time of the meeting and will be made part of the public hearing in this matter.

This is an official notice of the Creston Board of Adjustment and you should govern yourself accordingly.

Respectfully submitted, Kevin W. Kruse Building Official Orient-Macksburg Community School District Board of Directors Regular Meeting March 10, 2014 - 6:30pm Board of Education of Orient-Macksburg Community School District met in regular session at 6:30pm on Monday, March 10, 2014, in the Superintendent s Office. Members present were Wendi Eslinger, Randy Hensley, Eldon Ray and Doug White. Also present were Superintendent Clark Wicks, Principal Teresa Thompson, Secretary Julie Frederick, Katie Geidel and Bob Beatty.

President Ray called meeting to order at 6:33pm.

Stephanie Mikkelsen entered meeting at 6:35pm.

Motion by Eslinger, second by White, to approve the Agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion by White, second by Hensley, to approve minutes of regular Board of Directors meeting of February 10. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion by Eslinger, second by Mikkelsen, to approve Invoices, Summary of Bills and Financial Reports as presented pending checking with Heartland Tire regarding new tires on Taurus. Motion carried unanimously.

Visitors were welcome.

Action Items: Bob Beatty, Transportation Director, was present to present bids for buying or leasing of buses. Motion by White, sec-

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Sports briefs Wrestling banquet The Creston/O-M wrestling banquet will be held 6 p.m. Monday, March 31, in the high school commons area.

Families attending are asked to bring a covered dish and/or dessert. Beverages will be provided.

T.J. Hall COUNCIL BLUFFS — Ron “Fox” Clinton of Creston will be inducted into the Council Bluffs Thomas Jef-

ferson Hall of Fame during a student assembly Friday morning.

Clinton, a 1954 graduate of TJ, will be one of four new inductees.

Clinton, retired coach and athletic director at Southwestern Community College, is also a charter member of the SWCC Hall of Fame.

Postponed AMES — The Iowa State softball team’s doublehead-

er against South Dakota that was originally scheduled for today at 2 p.m. has been postponed, the ISU Athletics Department announced Wednesday.

The games have been rescheduled for Tuesday, April 22 at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. at the Cyclone Sports Complex.

According to the forecasted weather for today, a 70 percent chance of rain was expected in the Ames area.

The doubleheader was orig-

inally scheduled for March 25, but was pushed back due to snow and below freezing temperatures.

Pitcher Madison Frain of Creston is a member of the South Dakota team.

Iowa State will return to the diamond on Friday to start the Big 12 season with a three-game series against No. 16 Oklahoma. First pitch is scheduled for 4 p.m. and the game will be televised live on Cyclones.TV powered by Mediacom.

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NCAA Tournament schedule Tip times for the Sweet 16 have been announced. All Sweet 16 games will be broadcast on either CBS or TBS. The second game listed at each site is an approximate start time. The second game at each site will begin 30 minutes after the conclusion of the first game. All times are Central Time.

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8:45 p.m. (CBS) — (1) Florida vs. (4) UCLA; Memphis 9:17 p.m. (TBS) — (1) Arizona vs. (4) San Diego State; Anaheim Friday 6:15 p.m. (CBS) — (2) Michigan vs. (11) Tennessee; Indianapolis 6:27 p.m. (TBS) — (3) Iowa State vs. (7) Connecticut; New York 8:45 p.m. (CBS) — (4) Louisville vs. (8) Kentucky; Indianapolis 8:57 p.m. (TBS) — (1) Virginia vs. (4) Michigan State; New York

During his tenure, Shields passed current staff member and elementary principal, Danny Jensen, in football coaching victories at Murray. Jensen remains the school’s softball coach and assistant basketball coach.

“Danny Jensen has been a tremendous mentor for me and contributes countless hours to every one of our school programs,” Shields said.

Memories Shields said he has a long

Class 4A Region 7 — Jess Schaben, Harlan; Taylor Frederick, Harlan; Jordyn Moser, Harlan; Mariah McPartland, Boone.

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list of memories from his 15 years as head coach, but none top the run of games in the second half of the 2011 season.

“After losing at AdairCasey by 40 points midway through the season, we went on a winning streak that took us to the state championship game,” Shields said.

“After getting a huge win in an exciting week nine game at CAM (to get a home playoff game), we attained our number one goal of 2011 by winning the first playoff game in Murray history

against Twin Cedars. We then carried that momentum to a dominating home victory over longtime nemeses Lenox. The quarterfinal road win at A-C to get to the UNI-Dome is probably at the top of my list, and then to defeat Clarksville in the semis will be a stretch of games that is hard to top.”

Shields said longtime assistant Steve Baker is also resigning.

“Steve Baker came on board at Murray the same time I did in 1997,” Shields said. “We were hired as

head coach and assistant in 1999, and he has been the top assistant since then. He has been our defensive coordinator since 1999.”

Baker was the Iowa Football Coaches Association 8-player Assistant Coach of the Year after the Mustangs captured their first district title in 12 years in 2012.

Shields and Baker would both prefer to stay involved with the Murray football program in some capacity if the new leadership presents the opportunity, Shields said.

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IOWA CITY — On the first day of spring football practice, it’s the first day of pretty much everything for the upcoming season.

So, what you saw on Iowa’s depth chart Wednesday was for entertainment purposes only. Mostly entertainment purposes. It’s always good to have a head start on the competition, and so spring practice is off to a fine start for a few new faces, a few old faces in new places and for a head coach who has his staff intact, a potential all-American at left offensive tackle, nine scholarship running backs and a returning starter at quarterback.

“We’ve kind of reinvented ourselves in a way,” Ferentz said, referring to his coaching staff, which has seen six of the nine positions turnover

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in the last three offseasons.

And then, Ferentz joked, “I feel like we’re loaded up for the next decade. I don’t know how the assistants feel . . .”

Iowa returns eight starters on offense, with offensive tackle Brandon Scherff leading the way. He was Iowa’s co-MVP last season, as a junior O-lineman. That’s saying something. He’ll be joined by center Austin Blythe and guard Jordan Walsh.

Quarterback Jake Rudock is back. The junior threw for 2,383 yards, 18 TDs and 13 interceptoins last season. Sophomore C.J. Beathard finished three games after Rudock suffered knee sprains. Yes, there is competition between Rudock and Beathard, but Rudock has a season as a starter in the books.

“I’m not going to say it’s just like last year, but it is in that they’ll both compete,” Ferentz said. “C.J. did a lot of good things last year and

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I’d expect him to be a better player this spring than he was a year ago. We’ll let those guys compete and it should be a great competition. They’re both competitive guys, they’re both good football players.”

On the depth chart, the almighty “or” has adjusted to what junior Jordan Canzeri showed in the final third of last season, when he gained 366 yards on 50 carries in Iowa’s final five games (7.32 yards a carry). He’s listed alongside senior Mark Weisman at running back. Senior Damon Bullock and sophomore LeShun Daniels are the No. 2s.

Conversely, Weisman racked up 53 percent of his carries (119 of 226) in Iowa’s first five games.

“He runs so hard, so physical as a player, the caution with him is just over doing it,” Ferentz said. “We’ve done that in the past. Last year we kind of had to pull back to get

him back to where he was going at an effective rate. If you don’t pull him back, he won’t.

He’s one of those guys.”

Ferentz mentioned Weisman has flexibility because he can play running back and fullback. Weisman as fullback hasn’t been discussed much since he moved from fullback in 2012. Ferentz also announced the departure of running back Michael Malloy, so the Hawkeyes is on track to have nine scholarship running backs on the roster this fall.

Redshirt freshman offensive lineman Sean Welsh is the newest face. He’s listed as the starter at left guard, ahead of sophomore Ryan Ward.

Probably don’t write the 6-3, 285-pounder’s name in Magic Marker. Ferentz even joked, “Do we list him as a starter?”

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

SPEED FREAKS A couple questions we had to ask — ourselves

News-Journal/NIGEL COOK

Kyle Larson was targeted for stardom, and he’s on his way.

Five races, five winners. How long will this last?

GODSPEAK: The way things are going, it might go 26 straight winners; then they’ll complain the Chase qualifying format is flawed.

KEN’S CALL: I wouldn’t be surprised to see Kyle Busch end that streak with back-to-back wins this week. I also wouldn’t be surprised to see a sixth winner.

Another prediction: How long before Kyle Larson wins a Cup race?

HOT TOPICS: 3 ISSUES GENERATING A BUZZ

Denny downer Denny Hamlin should probably just skip Auto Club Speedway in the future. He’s had the worst luck at the 2-mile oval during the past two seasons.

Last year, Hamlin mixed it up with Joey Logano, crashed and suffered fractures in his back. He missed four races with the injury and never ran well all season until he won the finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

This time around, the track figuratively punched the Virginia driver in the nose. Hamlin’s sinuses were so infected, it was causing him vision problems. Before the Auto Club 400 started, the team said Hamlin could not drive, sent him to an area hospital for treatment and put Sam Hornish Jr. into the No. 11 Toyota. Hornish finished 17th as Hamlin’s 11th-hour sub.

“He had a little sinus infection from a while ago,” said J.D. Gibbs, president of Joe Gibbs Racing. “The hard part, I think … he can still drive, but he brought it up and was concerned about it and wanted to make sure it was taken care of. The doctors said, ‘Hey, you have to do this right away.’

Hopefully it’s nothing, but you have to get checked out.”

After the race, the team said Hamlin was examined at a hospital near the track and released.

Hamlin may be the first driver to miss a race because of a stuffy nose.

GORDON DENIED Has Jeff Gordon used up all his good racing

GODSPEAK: I’ll stay on theme and say Larson will become the 18th straight different race winner in the Coke Zero 400 at Daytona.

KEN’S CALL: We saw this star rising a year ago. I’ll say before Week 12.

luck? Gordon was less than two laps from winning Sunday’s race until Clint Bowyer’s No. 15 Toyota blew a rear tire and spun out, bringing out a caution with the white flag from the flag man’s holster.

Gordon went from a sure-thing win to finishing a distant 13th and feeling less than charitable toward the manufacturer of his wayward tire. “I don’t know where to begin with the disappointment for this team,” said the four-time Cup Series champ. “They gave me the most incredible race car today and it is just so disappointing for it to end like that.

“I hate the caution came out. I hate Goodyear was not prepared today for what happened. They are so good at what they do and that is just uncalled for.”

DANICA MENTION It’s been a few weeks, so let’s throw Danica Patrick’s name into the Hot Topics’ mix. Patrick finished 14th in California, her best finish of the 2014 season.

“It seems like some of our most trying weekends end up with our better results,” she said.

“We will take it and we will know that there is so much more potential for those weekends where we feel like we are running a lot better.”

Then she added, “It’s nice when you get fortunate and lucky and your best running position on track happens to be the last lap, so I will take it.

That doesn’t normally happen.”

News-Journal/JIM TILLER

How do they fit all those horses under that hood? Not sure, but NASCAR may make it tougher.

Isn’t the object of racing to find MORE horsepower?

Kinda, sorta. Yes, that’s the goal for those who are in the race. But for those who are overseeing the race, sometimes it’s necessary (by their judgment, anyway) to cool the jets.

This discussion will become a bigger part of the background noise in the weeks and months to come as NASCAR contemplates a reduction in horsepower for next year and beyond.

Why do that?

Engine durability — and therefore economics — is one of the things cited

by NASCAR and the manufacturers.

The same engines, by and large, from 25 years ago are now producing 850plus horsepower when they were once milked for 500. That’s what we call an advance in productivity, but a heavy load for the equipment. Between the lines, it also seems to suggest it would give NASCAR the ability to tweak other engineering factors in a way to promote the type of car behavior that’s generally labeled “better racin’.”

Potential problems?

There are always unforeseen engineering and mechanical issues that crop up, but there’s also a marketing kink here: How do you tell the fans you’re making overall improvements by reducing horsepower? That’ll be a challenging press release.

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Wait, that’s not Denny Hamlin.

Nope, it was Sam Hornish Jr. filling in at Fontana.

Ken Willis has been covering NASCAR for The Daytona Beach NewsJournal for 27 years. Reach him at ken.willis@news-jrnl.com

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Aric Almirola vs. Brian Scott: Scott wiped Almirola off the track in an early accident, prompting Almirola to say Scott races “because his daddy gets to pay for it and he wrecked us.”

Godwin Kelly gives his take: “We have just witnessed a seed planted for a long and intriguing confrontation between these two young drivers. This won’t end politely.”

FEEDBACK Do you have questions or comments about NASCAR This Week? Contact Godwin Kelly at godwin.kelly@newsjrnl.com or Ken Willis at ken. willis@news-jrnl.com

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GODWIN’S FONTANA PICKS Godwin Kelly is the Daytona Beach News-Journal’s motorsports editor and has covered NASCAR for 30 years. Reach him at godwin. kelly@news-jrnl.com

* Has victory, currently qualified for Chase

JUNIOR EARNHARDT Grip on top spot loosening, however

CARL EDWARDS Shies away from Martinsville hot dog

BRIAN SCOTT

Winner: Jimmie Johnson Rest of the top five: Jeff Gordon, Kevin Harvick, Tony Stewart, Kurt Busch Dark horse: Landon Cassill

Disappointment: Kasey Kahne First one out: Paul Menard Don’t be surprised if: Johnson wins big at Martinsville. He’s got eight wins there since 2004.

WEEKLY DRIVER RANKINGS — BASED ON BEHAVIOR AND PERFORMANCE

KYLE BUSCH Still the main Kyle for now

JEFF GORDON A front-pack fixture so far

BRAD KESELOWSKI Both Mich. teams bolstering bracket

JIMMIE JOHNSON When will he uncork the Korbel?

MATT KENSETH Probably doesn’t own a bracket

SPRINT CUP: STP 500 SITE: Martinsville Speedway SCHEDULE: Friday, practice (Fox Sports 1, noon), qualifying (Fox Sports 1, 4:40 p.m.). Saturday, practice (Fox Sports 1, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.). Sunday, race (Fox, coverage starts at 12:30 p.m., green flag at 1:13 p.m.)

CAMPING WORLD TRUCKS: Kroger 250 SITE: Martinsville Speedway SCHEDULE: Saturday, race (Fox Sports 1, 1 p.m.)

JOEY LOGANO Thinks Martinsville was named for Mark

RYAN NEWMAN Broad shoulders help at half-miler

TONY STEWART Getting his sea legs back

FONTANA REWIND

Camber? Grip? Yes, they were talking tires after the Fontana race Must Present CouPon

Buy One Get One Free

NASCAR Vice President of Competition Robin Pemberton addressed the media following Sunday’s Auto Club 400 about the problems Sprint Cup Series teams were having with the Goodyear tires at Fontana.

more options to the teams. We’ve opened up camber rules for grip in both the front and the rear of the car. They have a lot of tools to use if they choose to do so. But the tires weren’t wearing. At some parts of the race the tires were abused a little bit, so I guess that’s why the failures.”

bring tires that they need to manage how they use them and how they get the most out of them. At this point in time I think Goodyear … it’s the same tire that we’ve run on in the past. Just the car is a little bit different. But as always, we’ll get back and we’ll look at it, but right now I think Goodyear has done a pretty good job with it.”

Wiper Blades

Were you concerned at all? Is there You don’t regard it as a Goodyear anything that you guys feel like you might need to do, like reinstitute camber problem?

“No. We’ve talked to Goodyear. We rules?

“No, over the past few years we’ve been have asked (and) the competitors have asked to bring more aggressive tires, to on a path to add mechanical grip, give

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this racetrack or can maybe occur for the next speedways?

“Each racetrack is fairly unique and generally have unique tire setups.

Sometimes there’s some crossover with a right- or a left-side tire. But you know, I will say that there’s an issue of abuse of tires as much as there is anything, so you can’t put a blanket over any of these things or any racetrack or anything like that.

“I think the general consensus is this racetrack races fairly well.”

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Bowling league scores PANTHER LANES Astro Mixed League March 16 Team Score Corner Clippers 70 Rhine Body Repair 64.5 Plentiful Harvest 63.5 Ellis Poore 57.5 Panther Lanes 57 Odd Ducks 49.5 T&S 43 Jomomma Racing 43 High team with handicap — Jomomma Racing, 2433 pins.

High team scratch — Corner Clippers, 1882 pins.

High scratch individual series — Carla Millard 526, Ron Crigger 579.

Games 200 and over — Kelly Shives 236; Justin McKinney 222; Robbie Graham 206; Rusty Zimmerman 205; Ron Crigger 200.

Games 190 and over women — Deb Melzer 201.

Classic League March 17 Team Score Frey Construction 181 Fingers/Holes=Fun 154.5 Quilts 122 Rhine Body Repair 111.5 Barkers 84.5 Schroeder Plumbing 66.5 High team scratch — Frey Construction, 2288 pins.

High scratch individual series — Dana Frey 619.

Series 600 and over — Dana Frey 619.

Games 200 and over — Jimmy Shepard 202; Jordan Holle 226; Denny Hance 211; Justin Redding 201, 201; Dana Frey 211, 213; Ron Pendegraft 217.

Tuesday Troublemakers March 18 Team Score A&A Outfitting 53 Orr Heating & Air 47.5 Connie’s Beauty Bar 42.5 High team with handicap — Connie’s Beauty Bar, 2217 pins.

High team scratch — A&A Outfitting, 1438 pins.

High scratch individual series — Deb Andrews 472, Kevin Giles 411.

Woodpickers League March 19 Team Score Green Valley Chemical 69

2 Rivers Pool 62 M&M Motors 59 Rhine Body Repair 56 Creston Automotive 52 Pink Panthers 46.5 Wellmans 46 Elm’s Club 41.5 High team with handicap — Rhine Body Repair, 2564 pins.

High team scratch — Creston Automotive, 2124 pins.

High scratch individual series — Rhonda Franke 485.

Union League March 20 Team Score The Lobby 19 Super Wash 18 Hi-Crest Auto 16 Frey Construction 15 Webb Roofing 14 Mid State Surveying 14 A&G 12 Or What 12 Rhine Body Repair 11 Schroeder Plumbing 9 High team with handicap — Rhine Body Repair, 2999 pins.

High team scratch — Rhine Body Repair, 2621 pins.

High scratch individual series — Scott McKinney 626.

Series 600 and over — Scott McKinney 626.

Games 200 and over — Kelly Shives 235; Bob Westcott 232; Scott McKinney 211, 219; Ted Kunz 223; Jordan Holle 202; Steve Jones 212; Dana Frey 213; Ron Pendegraft 256, 201; Cody Downing 202; Ryan Draper 203; Marvin McFarland 200; Stacy Tame 201.

Crest League March 21 Team Score Hayes Concrete 69 Trolli 68.5 Orr Heating & Air 44 Jomomma Racing 33.5 High team with handicap — Trolli, 2404 pins.

High team scratch — Hayes Concrete, 2016 pins.

High scratch individual series — Nickie Cox 499, Glenn Orr 667.

Series 600 and over — Glenn Orr 667.

Games 200 and over — Kenny Holle 201; Glenn Orr 258, 229; Randy Culver 211.

Games 190 and over women — Nickie Cox 214.

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line scholarships the last two years. The staff basically borrowed full rides that might’ve gone to O-linemen and went looking for an upgrade in speed. That has a chance to pay off this fall, with four redshirt freshman wide receivers (one of which — Derrick Willies — ended up on Wednesday’s depth chart) coming on line and five incoming freshman defensive backs.

In the meantime, Iowa has walk-ons (Boone Myers and Cole Croston) listed as the backup offensive tackles.

“Especially going back two years ago, we felt like we had to bring in a group of wide receivers,” Ferentz said. “That was an area that needed to be addressed. We feel like we’ve created some really good competition there.”

As far as the five defensive backs in the 2014 recruiting class, Iowa was able to land the players it had on the top of its board.

“If you have some guys up there that you like, sometimes you go that direction and try to catch up [with other areas of need] the next year,” Ferentz said. “We’ll try to get that in balance at some point [offensive line scholarships].

We’re going to have to.”

Asked if he’d rather have a veteran defensive line or

a veteran linebacker corps, Ferentz got greedy and said both. In ’14, it’ll be a veteran D-line with tackles Carl Davis and Louis Trinca-Pasat anchoring the middle and Drew Ott and Mike Hardy returning at end. Iowa will try to replace the fantastically productive trio of Anthony Hitchens, Christian Kirksey and James Morris with middle linebacker Quinton Alston, weakside linebacker Reggie Spearman and outside linebacker Travis Perry.

“The biggest thing in the initial stages is to encourage the guys to be aggressive,” Ferentz said. “Don’t be afraid to make a mistake, because we’re not going to lose a game this spring.”

One of the bigger surprises on the depth chart was junior Jordan Lomax listed as starter at free safety. He started the 2013 season as a starting corner, suffered a couple of injuries and ended the season on special teams, yielding to sophomore Desmond King, who made the Big Ten Network’s all-freshman team.

Sophomore free safety Anthony Gair has been slowed with a wrist injury. Lomax has experience and smarts (the economics major was academic all-Big Ten last year).

——— ©2014 The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, Iowa) Distributed by MCT Information Services

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These businesses salute the honor roll students.

Boyd Appliance Center, Inc. Clarke County State Bank Cook Video & Appliance Creston Automotive Farmer’s Cooperative Co.

Livestock

MISSING: Calico cat, female, answers to Callie, missing on the Cromwell Road, 641344-9449.

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

Bradley Angus Farms, 641-344-3875.

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

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Fridays for lunch & Dinner starting March 14

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1001 Cottonwood, Creston, IA

641-782-8511

EOE/AAP Disability & Vets

QHC Winterset South, LLC is looking to fill...

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Lost & Found

CNA, LPN/RN Inquire within

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1002 West Wind Dr., Lenox Brand new home with Lake View, 1,856 sf, full walk-out basement, 1.58 ac. m/l Connie parrish, Agent 641-202-0198

QHC WINTERSET SOUTH, LLC

www.maynesrealty.com

515-462-1571

Dalton Ag, Inc.

715 S. 2nd Ave., Winterset, IA 50273

EOE/Pre Employment physical and drug screen required

RN Health Care Coordinator 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!

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

Please email your resume to:

Vintage Park Apartments 801 East Van Buren, Lenox, Iowa 50851

Email: manager@vintageparkapts.com EOE Drug Free

Wellman Dynamics Corporation, an Aerospace Foundry located in Creston, IA, is currently taking applications for several positions on the shop floor, such as, but not limited to: Casting Solution Processors NDT Level II Readers Maintenance Staff Plant Utility Staff Core Makers Rotary File Molders Additionally, we are accepting resumes for: NDT Technical Supervisor Processing Supervisors Foundry Supervisors Financial Analyst We are also accepting resumes for candidates interested in Summer Internship opportunities in areas of: Business Administration Engineering Safety NDT Interested applicants should apply online at www.fansteel.com or send resume to resumefile@centurylink.net.

Wellman Dynamics Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer NCRC certification preferred

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

Earn Extra Cash!!

Drivers NeeDeD

CRESTON AREA

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

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For Rent NICE 2 BEDROOM house with attached garage, quiet neighborhood, no smoking, no pets, 641-782-8343.

FOR RENT: 1 bedroom apartment, no smoking, no pets, references and deposit required, call 641-782-9537.

NICE SMALL HOUSE IN Creston, available April 1, references and deposit required, 641-3375041 after 6PM. RED OAK, IA...ONE TIME OFFERING: Free Sectional Couch available with one year lease & qualified application.

Large two bedroom apt. clean & remodeled. $400/month + utilities.

Deposit and references required. See online www.greatspace4u.com or leave message at 402-677-7165.

Opportunity for career development for creative person with strong leadership and motivational skills.

Responsibilities include:

• Sales • Store Presentation

• Customer Relations • Opening & Closing Duties

Schweser’s offers a competitive salary and benefit package.

Apply in person At

WANTED:

monday - friday Benefits - ipers

Union County Sheriff Office, 302 N. Pine, Creston

Application deadline is April 4, 2014.

If you want to work in a fun and casual environment where you can make a difference in the lives of others every day, please contact us.

Audiological Services Inc,

is seeking a part-time Patient Care Coordinator (PCC) for our Creston location.

Must be available at least one 8 hour shift a week and as needed. Must be willing to complete training in Clarinda, IA mileage will be compensated.

Please contact Jessica at Jessica@asiaudiology.com; or 712-623-4802 for questions and to submit resume.

$50 or Less

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.

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

26 INCH HUFFY BIKE, Like new!! $50.00; 641782-6759.

RED BROOM AND DUST PAN, $3.00; small blue plastic kitty litter box, good shape, $3.00; set of 29 markers, $2.00, 641-782-6144.

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.

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Creston News Advertiser Classifieds are as good as gold!

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QHC Winterset North, LLC is looking for a...

LPN/RN CNA FT/PT 10PM-6AM CNA FT/PT

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QHC WINTERSET NORTH, LLC 411 E. Lane St., Winterset, IA 50273 515-462-1571

EOE/Mandatory Drug Screen Prior to Hire

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EOE/AAP Disability & Vets

Midwest Opportunities, Inc. 605 Grand Avenue Creston, IA 50801 641-782-5728

5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

7 per plate

$

— Open to the Public —

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

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

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

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

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.

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

HCI Hospice Care Services of Iowa - Osceola has

QHC Winterset South, LLC is looking to fill a...

RN positions available, full-time and weekend call package.

Dietary Position

— Requirements— Current Iowa RN license, 2-years nursing experience current driver license and auto insurance

Contact Ladonna Smith, Dietary Supervisor

EOE

Visit www.hcicareservices.org to download an application or submit a cover letter and resume to

hrinfo@hci-vns.org

CARRIER NEEDED in Greenfield Contact Sandy Allison Creston News Advertiser, 641-782-2141 x222

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.

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 EOE M/F/V/H

Contact: Kim Bashor 641-333-2226 for more information

Auction Calendar

DRIVERS WANTED HELP WANTED American Concrete “Earn while you learn”

rn

Generous Wages and Benefits

For more information about our program, visit our web site at midwestopportunities.org.

Eagles Club • Creston

(an Oldcastle Company)

Full time

tami.snider@midwestopportunities.org

Deliver Monday-Friday

Friday, Mar. 28th

is taking applications for

We offer flexible schedule – great for students!

Casual dress code, generous paid time off for full and part time employees, full time benefits including health and dental with lots of options.

eoe

Full Time Correctional Officer

Apply at:

$8.80/hour Part Time Evening Shift Substitute – Variety of Flexible shifts • Can work into part or full time

Contact karen at 782-2447

Position Open For

Lenox Care Center

Direct Care Positions

Cook Creston meal site

Uptown Creston

Hours mainly evenings and some weekends, must be 18 with high school graduate or equivalent. Good moral character a must. Starting pay is $16.35/hour. EOE.

Come join our team of caring, committed caregivers!

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E.O.E./Drug Free Workplace

Inquire within

QHC WINTERSET SOUTH, LLC 715 S. 2nd Ave., Winterset, IA 50273 515-462-1571

EOE/Pre Employment physical and drug screen required

Dial-AService

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

Accountant

Plumber

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)

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.

Backhoe & Bulldozer 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.

Computer Repair

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.

641-782-6227.

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HOME

Perk up your home with pattern (BPT) — Give your home an energy shot this spring with bright colors and bold patterns.

“Patterns are hot, hot, hot,” says Cathie Pliess, program coordinator of design for The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale and a certified interior designer. “Look for oversized patterns in bold colors on a white background.”

Spring design is trending to naturals - florals, ethnic patterns, textures. “We are all so tied to the digital world that we crave spaces reminding us of the organic physical world,” says Juli Sproules, an interior designer and faculty member at The Art Institute of Washington, a branch of The Art Institute of Atlanta.

Here are some tips on this year’s spring trends and how to use them to update your home easily and without spending a fortune.

Big florals This year, florals are big and bright - think tropical blooms, not delicate wildflowers. Go to your local botanical garden, or visit a florist for inspiration. “Floral patterns can bring color and life into a room,” says Sproules.

Ethnic pizzazz Patterns are also becoming more inspired by global design. “This includes motifs with influences from African, Mexican and Islamic design stylized patterns, often in oversized translation,” Pliess notes.

Mix, not match Don’t be afraid to mix patterns and textures. “Patterns used in a room - stripes, florals, hand-painted designs or geometric prints - shouldn’t be too ‘matchy-matchy,’” Pliess says. “Instead, juxtapose old and new, soft and rough, various textures and patterns, like it’s been col-

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lected over time.”

Sparkle it up Bring in this season’s metallics trend with warm bronzy colors. “You can mix metallics now too - perhaps a soft rubbed bronze with highly polished silver or nickel,” says Sproules.

Blue is the hue The cool calmness of blue makes it the hot color for spring. From navy to turquoise, set off blue with natural brights - unexpected colors inspired by nature, like the rich purple of a cut gemstone, the orange-red of tropical fruit or watermelon pink.

Trend easy To bring together dispa-

(BPT) — When it comes to enhancing the value and comfort of a home, most homeowners will opt to address the cosmetic features of a home when completing a renovation project. Yet, it’s often the things that homeowners don’t consider that can have the biggest impact on the value of a home.

Across the country, the cost of heating and cooling a home has sharply increased. The price of gas, oil and electricity has driven up the cost of living for many homeowners. With this in mind, more homeowners are seeking budget-friendly solutions that provide not only consistent performance over the long-term, but also help keep costs down.

rate elements and create a holistic, curated space, select a pattern that picks up elements of colors, textures, and shapes already in the room. Then use it in easy, inexpensive accents like these: • Use a dramatically patterned wall covering on one wall with the other walls painted in one color pulled from the wall covering.

• Add pillows in a variety of patterns and textures that complement and contrast.

• Add drapery panels in an exciting floral or ethnic print. “Solid walls with wildly patterned draperies make a bold statement,” says Pliess.

• Paint a large canvas from an art supply store in a vibrant blue or purple or use tape to block out a pattern and paint in several colors. Alternatively, cover the canvas in a wildly patterned fabric.

• Display a small group of whatever you collect teacups, books, brass or carved wood pieces, vases, pottery, photos, even gloves or shoes. If you don’t have a collection, start one by visiting flea markets or tag sales.

“Pick three or five items and arrange on a shelf, on top of a nightstand or console table, in an unused fireplace, or in the middle of the coffee table,” recommends

Before beginning a home improvement project, homeowners should consider the whole building envelope rather than just the cosmetic features such as chrome fixtures or granite countertops. High-efficiency windows are an excellent investment for any home to help drive down excessive energy waste and high utility costs. The U.S. Department of Energy suggests that traditional windows contribute as much as 10 percent of the total air escaping from a typical home, while improperly sealed doors can contribute 11 percent.

One insulation solution that can meet and exceed the newest building code requirements is spray foam insulation. As a modern insula-

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•Bring in a subtle metallic element by covering the inside of a dark lampshade with glitter or metallic spray paint. Or both - spray paint first, then add glitter.

tion solution, the benefits of spray foam insulation can have a significant and positive impact on a home. Available in a variety of densities, spray foam insulation combats against air leakage and works well in all types of homes across the country, regardless of climate.

Traditional insulation materials are overly permeable allowing moisture and fluctuations in temperature to pass through the home’s envelope easily. Yet, spray foam insulation both air seals and insulates to keep allergens and irritants at bay and eliminates air leakage to keep the conditioned air inside without the HVAC system working overtime to compensate.

Getting started on planting homegrown strawberries H o m e grown strawberries are a billion times better tasting than the hard, rarely ripe, flavorless selection in the supermarket. Strawberries are cold-hardy and adaptable, making them one of the easiest berries to grow.

While most fruit trees take several years to begin bearing, you can harvest your own strawberries the very first summer. And even if you live in an apartment or small home, you can grow strawberries in a container on your balcony, rooftop, patio, or even doorstep.

If your horizontal space is limited, consider growing strawberries in a hanging basket or stacked planter, which will allow you to take advantage of vertical growing space as the strawberry plants tumble out over the sides.

There are two main kinds of strawberries: “June-bearing” and “Ever-bearing” varieties. June-bearing, bear all at once, usually over a period of about 3 weeks.

Because of their earliness, high quality and concentrated fruit set, June-bearers, like “Allstar”, produces high yields of very large, sweet, extra juicy berries in late mid-season, which is usually late spring and early summer, depending on

your geographic region. These are the best variety for preserving.

“Ever-bearing” strawberries produce a big crop from spring flowers, set light flushes of fruit through summer, and then bloom and bear again in late summer and fall. Perfect for large containers or raised beds, where you can give them attentive watering and regular feeding.

Bonnie Plants, available at most garden retailers, offers a good selection of ever-bearing strawberries including: “EverSweet”This variety offers large berries ripening in abundance. Savor a long harvest, with fruits ripening from late spring until frost.

“Quinalt” – the most popular variety of ever-bearing strawberry, offers large, soft, deliciously sweet fruit, ideal for preserves or fresh eating. And new this spring: there’s two compact varieties which don’t produce many runners, making them both perfectly suited for containers: Tristan- This eye-catching edible ornamental shows unusual pink blooms, which fade to form plump, sweet, mediumsize strawberries. Loran: Pretty white blooms fade to form large, deep red, coneshaped berries on this everbearing variety. Fruits burst with sweet flavor. Harvest

stretches all season long, with fruits ripening from late spring until frost.

Timely Tips to ensure strawberry success: • When planting strawberries, be sure the crown is above soil level and the upper most roots are 1/4 inch beneath soil level, buried crowns rot and exposed roots dry out. Strawberry plants should be placed approximately 14 to 18 inches apart from each other in neat rows that are separated by 2-3 feet each. Let runners fill in until plants are 7-10 inches apart.

• Use mulch to keep berries clean, conserve moisture and control weeds.

• If you want to keep it simple, plant strawberries in a container. Just remember that container plantings need much more water than in-ground plantings, usually once a day; and if it’s hot, twice. Strawberry pots are the obvious, best container choice for growing strawberries. You can fit several plants in one pot; just make sure whatever type of garden pot you use has good drainage. Strawberries have a relatively small root ball and can be grown in containers as small as 1012 inches in diameter and 8 inches deep. However, the smaller the container, the more frequently you will need to water. Synthetic and light colored pots will

keep the roots cooler than dark colors and natural materials that conduct heat.

• Strawberries like well drained fairly rich soil, so be sure to add compost or other organic matter when preparing the pot or patch.

• They need full sun, 6-8 hours per day, and frequent, deep soakings. They will grow in all zones and should be fed twice a year -- when growth begins and after the first crop. You’ll need to feed them with a plant food

like Bonnie Plant Food, this herb and vegetable food has nutrients and growth stimulants that your strawberry plants will love.

• Control slugs and snails by handpicking them off plants and prevent theft from birds by covering your patch with netting as the first berries ripen.

Strawberries are one of the easiest and most delicious home garden fruits to grow. Try growing them with kids, plants produce

fruit throughout the summer and children will love to pluck them right off the plant, wash and eat! If your kids have yet to plant and care for a fruit or vegetable, strawberries are a perfect choice for their first gardening experience. Kick off this gardening season--with your kids-- and get growing strawberries!

For more info on growing strawberries as well as vegetables and herbs visit www. bonnieplants.com