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Jason Brown performed in Afton Saturday evening with all proceeds going to East Union ASPIRE “More” student and family services. See photo on page 2A.

Depth gives the Creston girls track team an added dimension in 2015. Panthers return 18 letterwinners including five that competed in the state meet. More in SPORTS, page 4A.

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JAM the GYM

Report: County receives low ranking for health outcomes

More than 500 people attended the annual Jam the Gym event held Friday evening in Creston at Southwestern Community College. Stone Hammons named TWIRP BIRP king and Meg Haines steps down as Salts and Peppers dance coach.

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By IAN RICHARDSON CNA staff reporter

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Union County finds itself in the bottom half of Iowa counties in the latest County Health Rankings report, which was released Wednesday.

Produced by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute, the annual report comprises health data for most of the nation’s counties and compares them with the other counties in their respective states. The goal is to raise health awareness in communities across the nation and to stimulate community action.

The report grades counties in two categories. The first category is health factors, which includes data on health behaviors, clinical care, environment and socioeconomic factors. Union County ranks No. 54 out of 99 in this category.

The second category is health outcomes, which takes into account length of life and quality of life.

Union County is No. 76 in this category. Although this is higher than last year’s No. 85 ranking, it puts it in the bottom quarter of Iowa counties for the fourth consecutive year.

Union County’s No. 76 ranking in health outcomes is in part due to a higher-than-average number of premature deaths. Union County’s number is 7,747 years of potential life lost

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TOP: Senior Maddie Skarda and her dance partner Garret Geary make an entrance at the start of Jam the Gym Friday night at Southwestern Community College. More than 500 people attended the event.

MIDDLE: TWIRP BIRP King Stone Hammons, right, crowns Bryce Briley at Jam the Gym Friday. Also in King Hammons’ court was Jay Wolfe, Spencer Wray, Cory Rathe and Tayler Pettit. ABOVE: Callie Anderson hugs her son Tyler Waddingham during the mother-son dance. Behind is Meg Haines and her son McClain. Meg Haines has announced she is stepping down as coach of the Salts and Peppers. She has been a drill team coach at Orient-Macksburg and Creston for 20 years.

WHAT IS BODY MASS INDEX? Body mass index (BMI) is a widely used measurement of body fat that is calculated using the values of an adult’s height and weight.

Several BMI calculators can be found online, but the basic formula is to divide the value of your weight (in pounds) by the squared value of your height (in inches).

Then multiply that by 703.

According to the National Institutes of Health, these are the four BMI categories: — Underweight: less than 18.5 — Normal weight: 18.5 to 24.9 — Overweight: 25 to 29.9 — Obesity: 30 or greater

per 100,000 people, which scores nearly 2,000 higher than the state average. The county’s child mortality rate — which involves the number of deaths under the age of 18 — is the second-highest recorded value in the state and more than double the state average.

According to the report, one of the most notable health factor concerns is Union County’s obesity rate: 35 percent. This is 5 percent higher than the Iowa average.

The report defines obesity as having a body mass Please see REPORT, Page 2

Will lawmakers make healthcare contributions?

DES MOINES (AP) — With many state workers poised to soon make monthly health care contributions for the first time, will Iowa lawmakers follow suit?

Under a recent arbitration award, workers in the largest state employees’ union will have to make a monthly contribution of at least $20 to their health care premiums starting in January. This will be a shift for most of the roughly 19,000 state workers represented by Iowa Council 61 of the American Federation of State, County

and Municipal Employees.

Gov. Terry Branstad and members of his administration already pay a portion of their health care premiums, but lawmakers in the part-time General Assembly can get plans that don’t require a monthly payment. Republican House Speaker Kraig Paulsen said he’d like to change that.

“It’s about some level of fairness,” said Paulsen, of Hiawatha. “The average Iowan contributes to their health care.

I don’t see any reason why the average legislator or state em-

ployee shouldn’t do so as well.”

Lawmakers in the Republican-controlled state House have supported legislation in recent years that would revise collective bargaining agreements and require state workers and legislators to pay a portion of health care costs. While some of those efforts got approval in the House, they did not advance in the Democratic-majority Senate.

Paulsen said that making

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passed to him by volunteer Bobbie Lyons during a spaghetti dinner at First United Methodist Church, 400 N. Elm St., Saturday. The dinner raised funds to help local law enforcement purchase body cameras for officers. A total of $1,126 was raised during the free-will donation dinner.

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Deaths Helen Mullen Corning

Helen Mae Mullen, 92, of Corning died March 28, 2015, at Good Samaritan Society in Villisca.

F u n e r - Mullen al services will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 1, at Pearson Family Funeral Service, 701 Seventh St., Corning. Larry Johnson will officiate. Interment will be in Victoria Center Cemetery in Massena. Open visitation will be 1 to 8 p.m. Tuesday with family present 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Memorials may be directed to Good Samaritan Society, 202 Central Ave., Villisca, IA. Online condolences may be left at www.pearsonfuneralhomes.com.

Helen Mae Mullen, daughter of Lillian Gwin (Pringey) and Ralph Anderson, was

Dr. Charles A. Honnold III Coralville

Dr. Charles A. Honnold III, 71, of Coralville, formerly of Muscatine, died Feb. 28, 2015, at Windmill Manor Care Center.

Dr. Honnold was cremated, and his ashes will be buried 11 a.m. April 8 in Clearfield Cemetery.

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born Sept. 8, 1922, in Cumberland.

Helen graduated from Cumberland High School in 1940.

On June 7, 1941, Helen married Carl LaVerne “Bud” Mullen in Maysville.

Helen was a homemaker and a farm wife.

Helen is survived by her children, Jim Mullen of Atlantic, DeAnna (Joe) Harney of Charleston, Ind., Bob (Rae) Mullen of Atlantic, Glenda (Mike) Williams of Corning, Bruce (Pat) Mullen of Corning, ReNae (Roy) Holloway of Safford, Ariz., and Sheila (Nick) Bailiff of Prescott; 20 grandchildren; 46 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Joyce Kinser of Corning and many other relatives.

Helen was preceded in death by her husband in 1988; parents; daughter Becky Large in 1981; daughter-in-law Roni Mullen and three great-grandsons.

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index (BMI) of 30 or more.

Of all Iowa counties, only eight have an obesity rate of 35 percent or higher.

The county’s number has gradually been on the rise since 2010.

Patti Walter, cardiac rehabilitation nurse at Greater Regional Medical Center, said Union County’s high ranking is not necessarily a surprise.

“I think it’s definitely a problem,” she said. “I get a lot of people that are over that 30 BMI.”

Walter said obesity is affected by both poor diet and inactivity. She said it could result in problems like diabetes, hypertension and heart disease.

Dana Dodge, fitness coordinator at Southern Prairie YMCA, said a large factor in combating obesity is educating people how to use the available resources. She said that from Hanson’s Fitness to the Y to community running races, local fitness resources are definitely out there.

In fact, according to the report, 87 percent of

Union County residents live in close proximity to a park or recreation facilities, making it the fifthbest in the state for that measure.

“Creston has a lot of opportunities,” Dodge said.

“I think it is just awareness and education and getting out there and showing people what is available in the communities to take advantage.”

Of all the subcategories, Union County’s main strength is clinical care.

The No. 19 ranking includes scores like prevent-

able hospital stays and diabetic monitoring that are not only areas of improvement, but areas in which the county is better than the state average.

“I think we have a very good health care system here,” Walter said. “For a small town, we have a lot of physicians. We are right up there and keep up with all the latest treatments and trends.”

A complete list Union County’s rankings and factors can be found online at www.countyhealthrankings.org.

Union County Health Rankings (2010 - present) 99 Rank (of 99 Iowa counties)

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sisting with arrangements.

Dr. Charles A. Honnold III, son of Mary Elizabeth (Berg) and Charles Arthur Honnold, was born July 8, 1943, in LeMars.

Charles was a graduate of 1 the University of Iowa College 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 of Medicine and practiced at the Muscatine Health Center.

Charles is survived by his sons, Jeff Honnold of PittsCNA graphic by IAN RICHARDSON burgh, Pa., and Brent Hon- In six years of data available through County Health Rankings, Union County has consistently been ranked toward the nold of Nevada; siblings and middle when it comes to health factors. However, it has been in the bottom third for health outcomes for the past four years. Its lowest ranking in this category was 85, which it held during 2013 and 2014. other relatives.

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this change will be part of the budget conversation this year. He expressed optimism, since most state workers will now be paying already but said it was too soon to talk about details.

Democratic Senate Majority Leader Mike Gronstal, of Council Bluffs,

was less forthcoming on whether he will consider such a change. He declined an interview request and through a spokesman released a statement that said: “We’ve had discussions in the past with House leadership about this issue. I expect we’ll have additional conversations this year, too.”

Trevor Noah set to replace Jon Stewart on ‘Daily Show’

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Brown’s in town: Iowa-born country music artist Jason Brown (right) sings “How to Lose a Woman” at Saturday night’s ASPIRE fundraiser in Afton, with Blake Schlawin (left) playing lead guitar. The Nashville recording artist warmed up to the crowd with nods to his Iowa roots and a mix of fan favorites and country covers. The fundraiser also included a dinner organized by the Afton Farmer’s Co-op and opening music by the Sondogs. The concert, which had a crowd of over 300, grossed nearly $7,500, with all profit going toward the East Union ASPIRE “More” student and family services.

NEW YORK (AP) — Trevor Noah, a 31-year-old comedian from South Africa who has contributed to “The Daily Show” a handful of times during the past year, will become Jon Stewart’s replacement as host, Comedy Central announced Monday.

Noah was chosen a little more than a month after Stewart unexpectedly announced he was leaving “The Daily Show” following 16 years as the show’s principal voice.

The New Jersey-born Stewart is being replaced by the son of a black South African mother and white European father. Noah has an international presence, and hosted a late-night talk show

in South Africa, “Tonight with Trevor Noah.”

He will join Larry Wilmore, a writer-comedian who replaced Stephen Colbert in January in the half-hour slot following “The Daily Show.” When Noah takes over, Comedy Central will have completely remade the one-hour comedy block that gave the network critical acclaim and, arguably, its identity.

His selection means latenight TV continues to be a male-dominated domain.

Tina Fey and Amy Poehler were among the comics cited in public polls as favorites for the new role, but there’s no indication they were interested or considered.

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

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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.

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Creston Kiwanis Club, 12:05 p.m., The Windrow, 102 W. Taylor St. Holy Spirit Rectory ReRun Shop, noon to 5 p.m., 107 W. Howard St. Free community meal, 5 to 6 p.m., United Church of Christ (Congregational), 501 W. Montgomery St. Southwest Iowa Dancers, 7 to 10 p.m., the Junction (Hwys 2 and 65) east of Leon. Homemade buffet for free will offering before dance.

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

in Creston while her driving Dennis Jay Wilkinson, 65, privileges were suspended.

England was released on of Des Moines was charged $300 bond. with driving while revoked 10:06 p.m. Friday at the in- Miscellaneous Parking complaint, 7:35 a.m., tersection of South Elm and Friday, West Jefferson Street.

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Friday, officers conducted Accident, 1:16 p.m., Friday, a traffic stop on a vehicle Sheldon Street.

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Talk to officer, 3:13 p.m., lane on West Adams onto North Pine Street.

South Elm to head south. Friday, Traffic stop, 4:31 p.m., Friday, The vehicle also did not Cromwell Road.

Animal call, 5:52 p.m., Friday, use a turning signal. Upon West Adams Street. speaking with the driver, he Animal call, 7:17 p.m., Friday, was identified as Wilkinson North Cherry Street.

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Violation of court order, 6:32 Police report, at approx- p.m., Saturday, North Pine Street.

Welfare check, 8:51 p.m., imately 11 p.m., officers Saturday, South Peterson Street. made a stop on a silver fourTraffic stop, 9:39 p.m., door passenger car with no Saturday, South Vine Street.

Traffic stop, 12:12 a.m., plate information. The drivSunday, West Taylor Street. er was identified as Snyder.

Trespassing, 12:35 a.m., Snyder seemed disoriented Sunday, North Sycamore Street.

Traffic stop, 3 a.m., Sunday, and had the odor of an alco- South Sumner Avenue. holic beverage coming from Welfare check, 8:34 a.m., her person. Snyder consent- Sunday, North Pine Street.

Parking complaint, 10:08 a.m., ed to standard field sobriety Sunday, West Montgomery testing and impairment was Street.

Assault, 1:06 p.m., Sunday, observed. Snyder consented West Townline Street. to preliminary breath testAlarm, 2:27 p.m., Sunday, New ing and Data Master breath York Avenue.

Talk to officer, 3:32 p.m., samples, providing samples Sunday, Livingston Avenue.

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Overtime battle SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Travis Trice vowed a day earlier that he wasn’t going to cry should the Michigan State Spartans continue their improbable run to the Final Four.

The senior guard’s vow lasted no more than 10 seconds once the final horn sounded following Michigan State’s 76-70 overtime victory over Louisville in a thrilling NCAA Tournament East Regional final Sunday.

Amid the frenzied celebration, Trice squatted down at center court and began to sob uncontrollably.

“I was actually trying to hold it in,” Trice said. “I try to keep it even keeled.

I’m mad that I even cried now.”

That’s when senior forward Branden Dawson interjected by saying that was the first time he’s ever seen Trice cry.

Counted out for done as recently as six weeks ago, the seventh-seeded Spartans (27-11) let it all out in a thrilling display of perseverance and defensive grit to oust the fourth-seeded Cardinals (27-9).

Hamlin wins MARTINSVILLE, Va. (AP) — Denny Hamlin just needed a visit to Martinsville Speedway to get his racing team back on track.

Now, with his spot in NASCAR’s Chase for the championship virtually assured, they can work to make it better.

Hamlin passed teammate Matt Kenseth for the lead with 28 laps to go Sunday and ended Toyota’s 32-race winless streak in the NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Martinsville Speedway. It was his fifth victory on NASCAR’s oldest, smallest circuit.

“We had a very fast car, but obviously some pit road issues, but we overcame it,” Hamlin said after his 25th career victory, which was helped along by a serious blunder that took four-time champion Jeff Gordon out of contention late.

Hamlin’s pit crew, unlike Gordon, made their mistake early enough in the race to recover. Before the event was 200 laps old, Hamlin was penalized when his crew failed to control a tire on pit road. It dropped him from the lead to 22nd place.

He was back in the top 10 by the midpoint, and stalking the leaders shortly thereafter.

Barnes out AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — An emotional Rick Barnes fought back tears in saying goodbye to Texas after 17 years Sunday, insisting he’s grateful for his time with Longhorns and isn’t bitter about being fired.

“The wins and losses are fleeting, but it’s the relationships that matter,” Barnes said at a 40-minute farewell news conference.

“We know as a coach, this whole thing is about players. We’ve been blessed as a staff here to have so many players who have affected our lives.”

SPORTS

Panther boys define success

By SCOTT VICKER

CNA sports editor • svicker@crestonnews.com

The Creston boys basketball team came up short of its ultimate goal of making it to the state tournament, but that doesn’t mean the season wasn’t a success.

That was the message head coach Brett Watson delivered at the team’s postseason awards banquet Sunday evening in the Creston High School commons.

Watson said the Panthers had a successful season based on two things — results and the process.

At 15-7 for the season, the Panthers ranked 16th in Class 3A and second in the Hawkeye 10 Conference in scoring at 63.18 points per game. Creston ranked eighth in Class 3A and first in the conference, giving up just 49.86 points per game. The average margin of victory — 13.32 points — ranked 11th in Class 3A and first in the Hawkeye 10.

Creston shot 48.9 percent from the floor for 10th in Class 3A and first in the conference. The Panthers made 7.6 3-pointers per game, second best in both Class 3A and the Hawkeye 10. The Panthers shot 37.1 percent from behind the 3-point arc, which was 10th best in Class 3A and second best in the conference.

And, the Panthers committed the fewest turnovers in Class 3A and in the Hawkeye 10 Confer-

CNA photo by SCOTT VICKER

Pictured are senior members of the Creston boys basketball team who were honored at Sunday’s postseason awards banquet. Pictured are front row, from left: Sam Hartsock and Christian Groumoutis. Back row, from left: Jay Wolfe, Alex Nielsen and McClain Haines. Not pictured: Jake Miller.

ence with 163 turnovers for the season.

“As a coach, that makes you pretty proud that you’ve got players that know the game of basketball,” Watson said.

Individually, Christian Groumoutis ranked 14th in Class 3A and first in the conference, shooting

44.3 percent from behind the 3-point arc. McClain Haines ranked fifth in Class 3A and first in the Hawkeye 10 Conference with 5.2 assists per game, and led Class 3A with 3.8 assists for every turnover.

Jay Wolfe finished third in Class 3A in scoring at 22.7 points per game and

ranked sixth in rebounding with 10.0 boards per game.

“Another way to look at success, John Wooden says knowing you did your best. Vince Lombardi says working his heart out for a good cause,” Watson said.

“As a coach of this varsity team, I could not think of a better example of doing

your best, working your heart out for a good cause each and every time. Was this season a success? Yes. The results back it up and so does the process.”

Watson used Wolfe as an example for the underclassmen on the team, while presenting Wolfe with a basketball celebrating the Panther senior eclipsing the 1,000 point mark for his career.

“I’m going to give him a basketball that says 1,000 career points on it. But this basketball means more than just what the writing is,” Watson said. “This fella has put in the time, the effort, didn’t miss any open gyms during the summer, during the fall. This thing, underclassmen, is not just given. It’s earned.

He had to earn every one of these 1,000 points. It’s a great example for you guys to see. If you put in the time, good things happen.”

Watson said his least favorite part of the banquet was saying goodbye to his six seniors — Groumoutis, Sam Hartsock, Haines, Jake Miller, Alex Nielsen and Wolfe.

But he thanked the seniors for what they meant to the program, and also gave them what he called the “ultimate compliment.”

“The biggest compliment I could give these guys, is I’ve got a son right there,” Watson said. “As you can see, he’s going to be a basketball player.

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Depth gives Panther girls track added dimension

Wolfe repeats first team All-Western Iowa

By SCOTT VICKER

OMAHA — The Omaha World-Herald announced its All-Western Iowa basketball selections Saturday, and several Creston and area players were included.

On the boys team, Creston senior Jay Wolfe is a repeat selection on the Class 4A/3A first team and Nodaway Valley junior Jackson Lamb was chosen honorary captain of the 1A team.

Wolfe, averaging 22.7 points and 10 rebounds a game for the Panthers, had the second-highest scoring average on the 4A/3A team behind honorary captain Daniel Tillo of Sioux City North (24.5). Earlier this month, Tillo was named Iowa Mr. Basketball by the Iowa Newspaper Association.

Lamb, a 6-2 guard, finished third among all Iowa players with 25.2 points per game. He also averaged 8.5 rebounds per contest to go with team

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The past several years, head coach Clay Arnold’s Creston girls track and field team has gotten the most out of its athletes, despite having fewer numbers than other Hawkeye 10 Conference powers.

The Panthers finished second at the Hawkeye 10 Conference Meet in a close race with Harlan in 2012, and finished third each of the past two years.

But the roster has been spread thin each of those years. That doesn’t appear to be the case this year.

“If we can stay healthy, which is always the key, we should be the deepest team that we’ve had here in the last five years,” Arnold said. “Specifically, sprinter depth, which we’ve never had. Very excited to do more in those relays and not have to stretch ourselves so thin everywhere else.”

The Panthers return 18 letterwinners from last year’s third place team in the Hawkeye 10 Conference. Five of those athletes competed at last year’s Coed State Track Meet, where the Panthers ran season bests in every event, including winning medals in three events and breaking four school records.

So there’s plenty of reason for Arnold to be optimistic about his team this year.

“We’ve still got the Mostek twins,” he said with a smile. “One season left of them here this year. We’re going to expect everything from them that they’ve give us previously and a little more. Having a healthy (Taylor) Briley for a full

season would be a huge bonus for us.”

Senior Raegen Smith and sophomore Lexie Little also played key roles at last year’s state meet.

After winning four state medals last year, Arnold said he expects his team to be hungrier than ever this year.

“We always try to get those girls up there when they’re young so they can see the atmosphere and get them hungry that way,” Arnold said. “Then when they get to run on that track it gets them hungrier. Then when they start to win medals like we did last year, they’re very driven. We want to win state titles or at least contend for state titles in multiple events. They’re very much ready for that.”

Maria and Natalie Mostek provide Arnold with some versatility in the distance and middle distance races.

Maria Mostek broke her own school record in the 1,500 meters at last year’s s t a t e m e e t .

N a t a l i e M. Mostek Mostek placed eighth in the 800 meters and broke the school record, while also running on the eighthp l a c e distance medley relay that broke the school r e c o r d . N. Mostek B o t h Mosteks were part of the fourthplace and school record

breaking 4x800 relay.

Briley is another versatile part of the Panther lineup.

She also ran on the 4x800 relay at state and Briley on the distance medley relay.

Amber Castillo, Jessica Beatty and Smith will also play key roles for the Panthers this year.

“Amber is going to have four events most every night and she’s going to play a huge role,” Arnold said. “Beatty and Raegen Smith, she’s coming off her best year so far as a junior.

They’re going to play monster roles for us. They’ve been showing they’re ready in practice.”

Arnold said he looks to take advantage of sophomore Rachel Shepherd’s athleticism this year, by using her in the 400 meter hurdles and the long jump, in addition to being able to run anything from the 100 meters all the way up to the 3,000 meters.

Little broke onto the scene last year as a freshman and Arnold believes she is ready for an even bigger year this year.

“Lexie Little had a great freshman season, but I really think she’s physically stronger this year and can do some more things,” Arnold said.”

NV’s Lamb honorary captain in 1A highs of 3.3 assists and 3.3 steals.

Lamb shot 47 percent from the field, 38 percent (83 of 217) from 3-point range and 74 percent from the line for the state tournament Wolverines. His 83 3-pointers were second among all Iowa players.

Creston seniors Christian Groumoutis and Alex Nielsen received honorable mention in 4A/3A. Scott Vanderhoof of Southwest Valley received mention in 2A and the 1A honorable mention list included Nathan Andrews of Nodaway Valley, Spencer Brown of Lenox and the Bedford trio of Colt Scott, Noah Thornton and Isaac Weed.

Red Oak’s first trip to the girls state tournament in 90 years was capped by 5-11 Bucknell recruit Kate Walker Please see WI, page 6A

Newcomers One of the keys to making a run at the Hawkeye 10 Conference championship this year will be developing Please see TRACK, page 5A

CNA photo by LARRY PETERSON

Southwestern freshman Sterling Rupp tries to beat the throw to first from the Southeastern third baseman during Sunday’s opener here. The Spartans won the game, 7-5, and dropped the other three games of the series against the No. 3-ranked Blackhawks. A full report will appear in Tuesday’s News Advertiser.

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TRACK: Continued from page 4A

the younger talent on the team, Arnold said.

There is promise there, though, as the Panthers gain a pair of middle school conference champions from a year ago.

“Faith Wilson was a conference champion in the shot and Danielle Castillo was the conference champion in the hurdles,” Arnold said. “Those two have a lot of potential. If we can get that harnessed and set it in the right direction, that’d be great.”

Kiersten Latham and Cayla Maitlen will provide more sprinter depth for the Panthers. Breanna Wallace has impressed Arnold so far this spring as a middle distance runner and jumped 4-10 last year in middle school.

“If she can get back to that, or jump 4-8 even, she can place at most of our meets,” Arnold said. “Definitely a middle distance runner. She’s been really impressive in practice.”

Sophomore Hannah Hood is a question mark for

Waldorf trio the Panthers entering the season. If cleared medically, Hood would add another strong thrower to the Creston lineup.

“Still waiting on some tests and some doctor’s advice to see if she’s going to be available,” Arnold said.

“That’s someone who, if available, is capable of some big things in the throws.”

H-10 race With the team’s depth and talent level this year, Arnold said this could be Creston’s best shot in his five years of coaching to win a Hawkeye 10 Conference championship.

“There’s a million factors between now and then — developing the young girls, finding the right spots for everybody, but many of those new girls have bought in already,” Arnold said.

“If we can get everybody to buy into the plan, then I think this could be our best shot based on talent and depth.”

Arnold expects Harlan and Glenwood to once again be right at the top of the conference, as well.

Roster (* — returning letterwinner) Seniors — Nicole Haley*, Marie Hood*, Maria Mostek*, Natalie Mostek*, Monica Powers*, Raegen Smith*.

Juniors — Jessica Beatty*, Taylor Briley*, Amber Castillo*, Jami Sickels*, Josie Sickels*, Sydney Suiter*.

Sophomores — Angela Drey*, Hannah Hood*, Lexie Little*, Kristy Powers*, Leah Schuler*, Rachel Shepherd*.

Freshmen — Danielle Castillo, Kiersten Latham, Cayla Maitlen, Alyssa Trembly, Breanna Wallace, Faith Wilson.

Managers — Tanna Smallwood, Paige Parsons, Mykenna Hribal, Kayla Luther.

Schedule March 31 — Hawkeye 10 Conference Southern Division (Shenandoah), 4:30 p.m.

April 2 — at Clarke (JV only), 5 p.m.

April 7 — at Clarinda, 4:30 p.m.

April 9 — at Red Oak, 5 p.m.

April 13 — Lady Panther Relays, 5 p.m.

April 14 — at Bearcat Invite (Maryville, Mo.), 5 p.m.

April 16 — at Glenwood, 5 p.m.

April 21 — at Dallas CenterGrimes, , 4:45 p.m.

April 23 — at Carroll Co-ed, 4:30 p.m.

April 23-25 — at Drake Relays April 28 — at Chariton, 5 p.m.

April 30 — at Carlisle, 4:45 p.m.

May 4 — at Atlantic Co-ed, 5 p.m.

May 7 — at Hawkeye 10 Conference Meet (Glenwood), 4:30 p.m.

May 14 — at State Qualifying Meet (TBD), 4 p.m.

May 21-23 — at Co-ed State Track Meet

Three No. 1 seeds in the Final Four

By JIM O’CONNELL AP Basketball Writer

If you liked the look of last year’s Final Four, you will love the 2015 edition.

One game — Kentucky vs. Wisconsin — is not only a matchup of two No. 1 seeds, it’s a replay of last year’s semifinal won by Kentucky, 74-73.

Seventh-seeded Michigan State will face Duke, a fourtime national champion led by coach Mike Krzyzewski, who is in his 12th Final Four, tying the legendary John Wooden.

It is the fifth time at least three No. 1 seeds reached the Final Four. The only topseed sweep was in 2008.

This is the third straight year one conference has had two teams in the Final Four with Wisconsin and Michigan State coming from the Big Ten. The Southeastern Conference did it last year with Kentucky and Florida and the Big East had Louisville and Syracuse in 2013.

The end of the tournament will have plenty to watch, from Kentucky’s unbeaten streak to a matchup of some of the game’s top coaches.

Here’s a peek at what to look for in Indianapolis: ___ MEETING AGAIN: No team has attracted the attention that Kentucky has. The Wildcats (38-0) are two wins away from becoming the first undefeated national champion since Indiana in 1976.

Kentucky survived its toughest test of the tournament in the regional semifinals with a 68-66 victory over Notre Dame that came down to the final possession.

“We figured out a way to win it. We’ve had other tests, but we have a will to win,”

Wildcats coach John Calipari said.

Now they get to face Wisconsin, which like Kentucky, is making its second straight Final Four appearance.

Last year’s national semifinal came down to a big jumper by Aaron Harrison with 5.7 seconds left.

“That loss left a sour taste in our mouth, so we wanted to get back,” Wisconsin’s Sam Dekker said of the loss to Kentucky. “As a team we set some goals of what we wanted to do, and now we’re two games away from our last goal.” ___ COACHING ROYALTY: Tying UCLA’s Wooden puts Krzyzewski one appearance ahead of Dean Smith, who made 11 trips to the Final Four. Coach K is tied with Adolph Rupp for second in titles with four.

“I’m in this moment. I’ve been so lucky to be at Duke for 35 years and in the ACC, and the great players we’ve had and my past is not important right now,” Krzyzewski said.

“My present is incredibly important and just being with these kids and sharing this moment and this Final Four, I’m so happy. I’m so happy for them and to be with them. ... I love my team. I love my team. They are a pleasure

to be with, and as a result they’re taking me to Indy, which is kind of neat.”

All the coaches except Wisconsin’s Bo Ryan, who made his Final Four debut last year at age 66, have won a national championship.

Michigan State’s Tom Izzo won it all in 2000, while John Calipari took the title with Kentucky in 2012. ___ SPARTY PARTY: Of the four teams headed to Indianapolis, only Michigan State didn’t have an impressive regular season. The Spartans had 11 losses, four more than the other three teams combined. They were 18th in the AP’s preseason poll and were out of the rankings for most of the season, getting back in the final poll at No. 23.

But relying on coach Tom Izzo’s trademark offensive rebounding and team defense, Michigan State made the improbable run to the Final Four.

“I’d like to tell you that I thought five different times this year that we were good enough to get to a Final Four, but I’d be lying to you,” Izzo said, adding this was the best of his seven regional final victories. The team didn’t want to be a group that didn’t make it, and that was a “battle cry” all year long, Izzo said.

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FOREST CITY — Former Southwestern players are part of the Waldorf College softball team.

The former Spartans playing for the Warriors are senior catcher/utility player Carla Smith of Greenfield; senior infielder Danyielle Barger of C e n t e r - Smith ville; and senior outfielder Ashley Brandt of Haverhill.

Waldorf went into the weekend 8-14 overall. Barger leads the team in batting average (.397), home runs (4) and RBIs (18). Smith is batting .242, having played in 14 games with 10 starts.

Brandt has started 11 games and is batting .185.

Waldorf plays at AIB in Des Moines today.

Central golfer PELLA — Freshman Hunter Sickels of Creston was part of a Central College men’s golf junior varsity team that placed fourth at the Beach Bash hosted by the University of Illinois-Springfield at Sorrento, Fla. Sickels shot an 88 on the par-72 course.

The Dutch varsity took first place with a 293 to beat Division II Illinois Springfield (301) and NAIA Mount Vernon Nazarene (Ohio) (318).

The Central JV schedule includes the Grinnell Shootout April 4 at Grinnell and Central JV meet April 13 in Pella.

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Duke back in Final Four after 66-52 win over Gonzaga

By STEPHEN HAWKINS

AP Basketball Writer

HOUSTON (AP) — Mike Krzyzewski is living in the moment with his youngest team ever, not thinking too much about the significance of his latest trip to the NCAA Final Four.

With their trio of freshmen starting, the Blue Devils are going to their 16th Final Four, and a record-tying 12th for Krzyzewski, after a 66-52 win over Gonzaga on Sunday to win the South Regional.

“Just being with these kids and sharing this moment and this Final Four, I’m so happy, I’m so happy for them and to be with them,” Coach K said.

“I love my team. ... They’re taking me to Indy, which is kind of neat.”

Justise Winslow, the freshman playing home in Houston, finished with 16 points after rolling his left ankle early in the game, and had a big 3-pointer in the closing minutes. Tyus Jones scored 15 points, while Jahlil Okafor had nine points and eight rebounds.

“Coach has been to however many Final Fours, but this is his first one with this group and that’s what means the most,” Winslow said. “Living in this moment, living right now.”

Duke (33-4), the region’s No. 1 seed, is going to Indianapolis to play Michigan State in the Final Four. The other national semifinal game Saturday has undefeated Kentucky playing Wisconsin.

With 12, Krzyzewski matches UCLA’s John Wooden for the most Final Four appearances by a head coach, one more than Dean Smith had with North Carolina. There

are three coaches with seven, including Michigan State’s Tom Izzo.

Duke’s last Final Four and national title was in 2010, when the Blue Devils were also the No. 1 seed in the South Regional and had to go through Houston.

No. 2 seed Gonzaga (35-3) had taken a 38-34 lead less than 4 minutes into the second half, putting the Blue Devils in their largest deficit of this tournament.

Young Duke responded with nine straight points and never trailed again.

But Gonzaga later missed a chance to tie the game when Kyle Wiltjer missed an open layup with just under 5 minutes to play.

“You make that thing 499 times out of 500. It was just a fluke,” coach Mark Few said.

“It just didn’t fall in. When that kind of moment happens, you’ve just got to shake your head, and it’s not your night.”

Public notice Orient-Macksburg Community School District Board of Directors Special Meeting March 23, 2015 - 6:30pm The Board of Education of the Orient-Macksburg Community School District met in special session at 6:30pm on Monday, March 23, 2015, in the Superintendent's Office. Members present were Wendi Eslinger, Randy Hensley, Eldon Ray and Doug White.

Also present were Superintendent Clark Wicks, Secretary Julie Frederick, Drew Dornack and Samantha Thompson.

President Ray called the meeting to order at 6:30pm.

Motion by Eslinger, second by Hensley, to approve the Agenda. Motion carried unanimously.

Action Items: Motion by White, second by Hensley, to approve reducing certified staff by 1.0 FTE as per the SBRC Corrective Action Plan. Motion carrried unanimously.

Motion by White, second by Eslinger, to approve partial certified contracts to reduce force by total of 1.5 FTE as per SBRC Corrective Action Plan. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion by Eslinger, second by Hensley, to approve the Inter-Staff Sharing Agreement for 2015-16 with East Union Community School sharing the Family Consumer Science position.

Motion carried unanimously.

President Eldon Ray left meeting at 7:10pm. Vice-President Randy Hensley presided over remainder of meeting.

Motion by White, second by Eslinger, to adjourn the meeting at 7:35pm. Motion carried unanimously.

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BANQUET: Continued from page 4A

When he gets old enough and he starts developing his basketball career, there’s six people I’m going to tell him about.

There’s some examples I’m going to tell him about. That’s the ultimate compliment.

He’s my son biologically. You six, the rest of you, too, you’re like my sons, also.”

Watson also read a message to the freshman team from coach Todd Jacobson, who was unable to attend the banquet. Assistant coach Michael West addressed the JV team.

In addition, Watson thanked his family, his assis-

tant coaches, athletic trainer Chris Leonard, school administrators, team managers Morgan Shawler and Connor Callison, the Creston News Advertiser and KSIB radio, school janitors and bus drivers, as well as the parents of each of the players.

Letterwinners (number of letters) Seniors — Christian Groumoutis (2), McClain Haines (2), Sam Hartsock (2), Jake Miller (2), Alex Nielsen (3), Jay Wolfe (3).

Juniors — Chris Foster (1), Ryan Kucera (1), Cooper McDermott (2).

Sophomores — Ian Burns (1), Cody Crawford (1), Kyle Somers (1).

Academic all-conference — Sam Hartsock, Jake Miller, Jay Wolfe.

Academic all-state — Jay Wolfe.

WI: Continued from page 4A

being chosen as honorary captain of the Class 5A/4A/3A team.

Walker led the Tigers in scoring (19.8), rebounding (8.7), assists (7.1) and free throw percentage (.844). She ends her career as the Red Oak career 5-on-5 leader in points (1,423) and assists (455). She finished with 608 career rebounds and shares the school’s single-game scoring record of 38 with Kara Paul.

Shenandoah senior Serena Parker is a first-team selection and becomes a rare four-time All-WI performer. Harlan Community senior Jess Schaben becomes a three-time first-team All-Western Iowa pick after helping the Cyclones to three straight state finals and championships the past two seasons.

Nodaway Valley sophomore Paige McElfish becomes a two-time, second-team selection in Class 2A, and Fallyn Beemer of Bedford achieved the same distinction in 1A. Bulldog teammate Callie Calfee was named to the first team.

Three Creston players receiving honorable mention are Taylor Briley, Natalie Mostek and Jenna Taylor.

Honorable mention also went to Marie Palmer of Southwest Valley, Jessica Nelson and Josie Clarke of Nodaway Valley, Kate Dukes of Lenox and Bedford’s McKenzie Jackson.

Area schools Mount Ayr, Diagonal, East Union and Murray are not part of the World-Herald’s Western Iowa coverage area.

All-Western Iowa Boys basketball Class 4A/3A First team — *Daniel Tillo, Sioux City North, 6-5 senior, 24.5 ppg; Tony Bonner, CB Abraham Lincoln, 6-8 junior, 15.2; Mitch Moran, CB Lewis Central, 6-1 senior, 18.4; Spencer Pauley, Denison-Schleswig, 6-9 senior, 20.1; Jay Wolfe, Creston, 6-3 senior, 22.7. (* Denotes captain) Second team — Andre Harris, Sioux City East, 6-3 senior, 15.5; Ryan Hawkins, Atlantic, 6-6 junior, 17.6; Kyle Juhl, Harlan, 6-4 junior, 17.9; Joe Northup, CB Abraham Lincoln, 6-5 senior, 12.7; Addison Ross, Carroll, 6-3 senior, 16.9.

Area conference honorable mention — Mitchell Brinkman, Lewis Central; Parker Eller, DenisonSchleswig; Garrett Franken, Atlantic; Christian Groumoutis, Creston; Will Lansman, Harlan; Jacob Lewis, Glenwood; Alex Nielsen, Creston; Ryan Reis, Denison-Schleswig; Dylan Stouder, Glenwood; Joey Walker, Atlantic; Cody Web, Denison-Schleswig.

Class 2A First team — *Jacob Flathers, Treynor, 6-6 senior, 13.1 ppg; Makonn Anderson, Shenandoah, 6-4 junior, 18.4; Matt Dentlinger, Carroll Kuemper, 6-6 sophomore, 14.7; Trey Robinson, Treynor, 6-5 senior, 11.8; Sam Wegner, IKMManning, 6-1 senior, 13.8.

Second team — Payden Anderson, Shenandoah, 6-3 senior, 13.5; Nolan Chapman, Treynor, 6-2 junior, 15.9; Adam Schleisman, Carroll Kuemper, 6-3 senior, 10.5; Kyle Wagner, IKM-Manning, 6-4 junior, 16.0; Caleb Wichman, Underwood, 5-11 senior, 14.0.

Area honorable mention — Brendan Birt, Red Oak; Jake Cerven, Shenandoah; Jett Kettwick, Clarinda; Ryan Lundgren, Red Oak; Jacob Schaefer, Carroll Kuemper; Scott Vanderhoof, Southwest Valley.

Class 1A First team — *Jackson Lamb, Nodaway Valley, 6-2 junior, 25.2 ppg; Steven Horan, CB Heartland Christian, 6-1 senior, 29.9; Derrik Kerns, Maple Valley-Anthon-Oto, 6-1 senior, 15.3; Korey Kuhlmann, Maple Valley-Anthon-Oto, 6-1 senior, 16.6; Wade Martian, West Monona, 6-3 senior, 24.3.

Second team — Shawn Flanigan, Maple Valley-Anthon-Oto, 6-1 senior, 14.6; Caleb Lange, Lenox, 6-3 senior, 19.7; Travis Miller, CB St. Albert, 6-2 junior, 12.6; Austin Stoelk, Ar-We-Va, 6-2 senior, 15.4; Keegan Wederquist, East Mills, 6-3 senior, 17.1.

Area honorable mention — Nathan Andrews, Nodaway Valley; Spencer Brown, Lenox; Cole McBride, Council Bluffs St. Albert; Colt Scott, Bedford; Noah Thornton, Bedford; Isaac Weed, Bedford.

Girls basketball Class 5A/4A/3A First team — *Kate Walker, Red Oak, 5-11 senior, 20.1 ppg; Maria Dentlinger, Carroll Kuemper, 6-0 senior, 14.9; Taylor Frederick, Harlan, 6-1 junior, 15.0; Serena Parker, Shenandoah, 6-0 senior, 16.8; Jess Schaben, Harlan, 6-2 senior, 13.5 (* Denotes captain).

Second team — Tristan Beaulieu, Sioux City Heelan, 5-9 senior, 12.4; Grace Blomstedt, Red Oak, 6-2 senior, 14.8; Sydney Nielsen, Shenandoah, 6-0 senior, 13.8; Amber Schubert, Sergeant BluffLuton, 6-0 senior, 21.7; Taylor Wagner, Harlan, 5-9 senior, 9.6.

Area conference honorable mention — Kierstyn Bauer, Carroll Kuemper; Taylor Briley, Creston; Abby Brown, Clarinda; Halie Darrow, Glenwood; Logan Ehlers, Shenandoah; Maegan Holt, CB Lewis Central; Jacque Ingram, Denison-Schleswig; Jana King, Glenwood; Elle Kloewer, Harlan; Danika Lucy, Glenwood; Kye Madsen, CB Lewis Central; Jordyn Moser, Harlan; Jaedra Moses, Clarinda; Natalie Mostek, Creston; Erin Olsen, Atlantic; Madison Paulson, CB Lewis Central; Jenna Taylor, Creston; Tiffany Williams, Atlantic.

Class 2A First team — *Morgan Muhlbauer, IKM-Manning, 5-9 senior, 16.6; Paige Beacom, CB St. Albert, 5-10 junior, 17.3; Kayli Christensen, Treynor, 5-8 senior, 12.7; Steffi Cunard, LoganMagnolia, 5-10 senior, 17.8; Kayla Morgan, Maple Valley-Anthon-Oto, 5-6 senior, 17.6.

Second team — Emalee Funderman, MVAO, 5-8 junior, 14.9; Danikah Grobe, AHSTW, 5-9 senior, 13.4; Baily Janssen, Missouri Valley, 5-8 senior, 14.0; Paige McElfish, Nodaway Valley, 5-8 sophomore, 13.4; Kali Rasmussen, IKM-Manning, 5-5 senior, 12.1.

Area honorable mention — Josie Clarke, Nodaway Valley; Jessica Nelson, Nodaway Valley; Marie Palmer, Southwest Valley.

Class 1A First team — *Macy Williams, Fremont-Mills, 5-7 senior, 17.4 ppg; Callie Calfee, Bedford, 5-9 junior, 17.4; Sophia Peppers, ExiraEHK, 5-11 freshman, 12.3; Rachel Smith, Exira-EHK, 5-10 senior, 12.8; McKenna Zanders, Coon RapidsBayard, 5-10 senior, 19.1.

Second team — Fallyn Beemer, Bedford, 5-6 junior, 16.7; Mara Burmeister, Exira-EHK, 5-7 sophomore, 11.6; Julia Fleecs, GliddenRalston, 5-10 sophomore, 16.4; Felicity Jackson, CAM, 5-7 sophomore, 16.3; Andrea McClary, Fremont-Mills, 6-0 senior, 13.4.

Area honorable mention — Katie Dukes, Lenox; McKenzie Jackson, Bedford.

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HIGHEST PRICES! Call 1-888-389-0695. www.cash4diabeticsupplies.com (MCN)

EMPLOYMENT/HELP WANTED

VIAGRA 100mg, CIALIS 20mg. 40 tabs +10 FREE, $99 and FREE SHIPPING. 1-888836-0780 or Metro-Meds.net (MCN)

NOW HIRING WELDERS. Come work for a growing Minnesota company. Benefits and competitive pay. Go to www.felling.com, click on employment link and email the link.

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CLASS A CDL Regional Driver. Good home time. Great pay and benefits.

Matching 401K. Bonuses and tax free money. No touch freight. Experience needed. Call Scott 507-437-9905.

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Canada Drug Center is your choice for safe and affordable medications. Our licensed Canadian mail order pharmacy will provide you with savings of up to 75 percent on all your medication needs. Call today 1-800-263-4059 for $10.00 off your first prescription and

PAID IN ADVANCE! MAKE $1000 A WEEK mailing brochures

Would train the right individual.

— Apply in Person —

STALKER CHEVROLET 601 S. Sumner Avenue

Homestead Assisted Living and Memory Care is now hiring for

• Part-time CNA • Part-time Medication Aide • Part-time Cook Please apply online at www.midwest-health.com/careers For any questions please contact Gloria Rink at 641-782-3131 or grink@homesteadofcreston.com Homestead is a drug free workplace and an equal opportunity employer.

Apartment Rentals 1 & 2 Bedroom –Taking Applications–

Part-time

Sales Associate If you love fashion and great prices, you’ll love our store. Come be a part of our team.

Position Available is: • Part-time keyholder & sales Available position requires working a flexible schedule of 5-15 hrs. per week including some daytime, evening and weekend hours.

Uptown Creston

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SCRAP METALS WANTED: Aluminum, Batteries, Brass, Carbide, Computers, Copper, Electric Motors, High Temp Alloys, Insulated Wire, Monel, Stainless & More.

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CARD SHOWER

in honor of the “90th” Birthday of

Al Hoepker April 2, 1925

Love, Alma, Bill & Teresa and their families, John & Coleton

Help us celebrate by sending a card

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Minimum age 62 years of Age Handicap/Disabled Regardless of Age Income Based Monthly Rent Allowance For Utility Cost

Regency Park

612 Grand Ave., Creston, IA Call 641-782-5166 9 a.m. - Noon Monday-Friday Relay Iowa: 1-800-735-2942 (TT) 1-800-735-2943 (Voice)

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

Help Wanted 1709 W. Prairie St., Creston, IA

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Looking for great people for all shifts

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

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Must be detail oriented and have a valid driver’s license. Previous auto maintenance experience preferred.

Lube Technician

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Assistant Manager

MAKE $1,000 WEEKLY! Paid in advance!

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This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Creston Nursing & Rehab Center EOE/AAP Disability & Vets

AUTOMOBILES

HELP WANTED

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APPLY TODAY at www.universalpediatrics.com 1-800-333-5185 EOE

Not for Profit

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Full Time

Certified Coder

Medical Records Department If interested, please apply to: Mitzi Hymbaugh, Human Resources

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

Computer Repair

Siding & Windows

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Storage SHARP’S SELF-STORAGE Boats, records, inventory, furniture.

You store it, lock it, take the key. Industrial Park, Creston, 641-782-6227.

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ENTERTAINMENT

‘Zipper Merging’ unites drivers Dear Readers: Many of you wrote in regarding a recent SOUND OFF. It was about people not waiting their turn when lanes merge. Here is what one reader had to say: “You recently had a reader comment that he/she didn’t like people who don’t merge into traffic when a lane is shutting down ahead, but instead keep driving ahead and try to get in at the last minute. That is actually the way they do merges in some other countries, and it’s much more efficient, utilizing both lanes until people take turns merging at the bottleneck. So when you see this happening on the highway, don’t shake your fists at the other drivers. Remember that there are differences of opinion on this, but engaging in ‘zipper merging’ is common elsewhere. We should all just calm down and avoid the road rage!” — Susan, via email Many of you shared Susan’s opinion. I believe the reader who wrote the original Sound Off was not talking about people “zipper merging,” but instead forcing their way in or changing lanes in an effort to get ahead and not wait their turn. If we all followed the “zipper merging” technique, each waited our turn and allowed cars to merge one by one, there would be a lot less

Hints from Heloise frustration! Keep those letters coming. I love reading everyone’s opinion! — Heloise P.S.: While on this subject, please, readers, use a turn signal so others will know what your intention is. Oh, yes, allow one car in rather than be a “lane hog.”

FAST FACTS Dear Readers: Here are other uses for plastic takeout containers: * Keep and store leftovers in them. * Make a homemade face scrub and keep it in takeout bowls. * Store craft supplies in them. * Use as travel pet bowls. * Keep small toys in them.

— Heloise RECIPE QUESTION Dear Heloise: Regarding your Easy Baked Italian Chicken recipe, do you need to bake it covered? Thanks so much! — Marlys W., via email Thanks for the question, Marlys! You do not need to bake the chicken recipe covered. And remember that this

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Need the recipe again? Or want to try one of my other All-Time Favorite Recipes?

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Need to cut calories when baking? Use nonfat dried milk powder instead of whole milk in your recipes. — Heloise CROSS-STITCH EDGE Dear Heloise: I love to cross-stitch in my free time, but the edges of the fabric always begin to fray while I’m BEETLE BAILEY® by Greg & Mort Walker working. It often is recommended to stitch around the edge before starting to keep the fabric from fraying. Instead of doing that, I take an inexpensive, clear nail polish and paint the edges of the fabric. It keeps the fabric from fraying and doesn’t waste any thread. Just be sure to paint only the edges! Because it is clear, you can’t see it on the finished product. — A Reader in Texas (c)2015 by King Features BLONDIE® by Dean Young Syndicate Inc.

Horoscope Tuesday, March 31, 2015 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) For the next six weeks, the planet Mars will be in your Money House.

This makes you identify with your possessions and assets.

Be careful not to go overboard buying stuff. “Look what I have!”

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Today Mars moves into your own sign, where it will stay for the next eight weeks.

This is good news! It will boost your energy and give you lots of drive and focus.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You might want to work behind the scenes in the next month.

You feel more reclusive, or perhaps you’re working on something private or secretive.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You will be more involved with friends and groups in the next six weeks, especially at a physical level. You might join a gym or be more active in sports.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Your ambition is aroused because Mars is at the top of your chart for the next six weeks. This happens only once every two years. Go after what you want!

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Your desire to travel will be strong in the coming month.

Go someplace you’ve never been before. Take a course.

Learn something new. Expand your world!

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Disputes about shared property might arise in the coming month. Nevertheless, you will defend your own best interests. Your sex drive will be amped as well.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Once every two years, Mars is opposite your sign for about six weeks. When this happens, it is easy to be impatient with others because they are so annoying.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) You are going to work hard in the next six weeks, because you will take pride in your work. Find lots of work, and do it!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) In the next six weeks, fun, pleasure and amusements will be your top choices. Romance and love affairs will flourish.

Sports will be fun. Be patient with children.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb.

18) In the next six weeks, there will be increased chaos and activity where you live.

Renovations or visiting guests are a likely the reason.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) You will be convincing in all your communications with others in the coming month.

This will be a strong time to write, sell and act.

YOU BORN TODAY You are creative and resourceful, especially in a time of crisis. You are tenacious and will hold on

to what you value and want.

Settle your debts this year so that you are better prepared for financial accumulation in the next three years. (Yay!) To clear away indebtedness is the thrust of this year. Consolidate your affairs for future growth.

Birth date of: Rhea Perlman, actress; Christopher Walken, actor; Al Gore, Nobel Prize laureate. (c) 2015 King Features Syndicate, Inc.

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