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ROYAL EXPERIENCE Creston native Brian Bucklin recently traveled to Arizona as a spring training instructor for the Kansas City Royals.

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Burned: Flames destroyed this residence around 1:15 a.m. today at 1204 N. Walnut St. Creston firefighters responded to the structure fire and worked to put flames and hotspots out until about 5 a.m. Cause of the fire and damage to the residence are currently unknown. More information will be released as it becomes available.

Creston snow removal ordinance ends today The city of Creston’s snow removal ordinance, which went into effect Nov. 15, comes to an end today.

Between Nov. 15 and today, in order to facilitate the removal of snow from the streets and to make it possible to keep

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bered days from 1 to 7 a.m., and prohibited from north and east sides of all streets on even numbered days.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn is in discussions with the House and Senate intelligence committees on receiving Flynn immunity from “unfair prosecution” in exchange for agreeing to be questioned as part of ongoing probes into possible contacts between Donald Trump’s presidential campaign and Russia, his attorney says.

“General Flynn certainly has a story to tell, and he very much wants to tell it, should the circumstances permit,” attorney Robert Kelner said Thursday.

Kelner said no “reasonable person” with legal counsel would answer questions without assurances that he would not be prosecuted, given calls from some members of Congress that the retired lieutenant general should face criminal charges.

Flynn’s ties to Russia have been scrutinized by the FBI and are under investigation by the House and Senate intelligence committees. Both committees are looking into Russia’s meddling in the 2016 presidential election and any ties between Trump associates and the Kremlin.

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• FAMILY: Wife, Kim, and son, Dylan. Met her while I was the coach at Hutchinson Community

BASKETBALL AT O-M? We always had good rivalries with all of the small communities because that’s what makes small-town basketball great. It’s important to everyone in the community.

College (in Hutchinson, Kansas) as the head coach there.

• WHAT ABOUT YOUR UPBRINGING

PREPARED YOU FOR DIVISION-I BASKETBALL? The state of Iowa has always produced a lot of good players and a lot of good coaches. I think the quality of the high school coaching in Iowa high school boys basketball is what creates that.

• HAVE YOU BEEN BACK RECENTLY? It’s been awhile

and my mom now lives in Urbandale, so I don’t really have as much reason to come back to Orient. And, with the life we lead as Division-I coaches, when you do get some time away, you spend it with your family.

• FIRST COACHING JOB: I went

• YOU HAD A SPECIAL POSTSEASON THIS YEAR: We won

to Chadron State College in Chadron, Nebraska, to finish my degree and I was a student assistant coach.

two games in the CBI, which was the first time they’ve ever won two postseason games. We’re building a program. Anytime you have to go in somewhere and build, we have a tough first year, we got better this year and now we’re really in position to take a jump.

• WHAT HAVE YOU TAKEN FROM EACH STOP YOU’VE MADE

• WHERE DID YOU GO AFTER

IN YOUR COACHING CAREER? I think what you remember more out of the places you are in coaching is the people and the players and the relationships you build with the players.

It’s been a lot of fun and met a lot of great people.

YEAR? One thing about college basketball, it’s an ever-changing game you’re in. I’m excited about next year and I think the fun part is our fans, our kids are.

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TEAM THIS YEAR? We were the youngest team in the country. We literally started four freshmen all year. We had the returning player of the year. He got hurt in the eighth game of the season and we lost him for the year, and to watch a really young team overcome that was really fun to be a part of.

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MACKSBURG? From Orient, I went to a community college, Iowa Western Community College in Clarinda.

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Damian Baker, 78, of Creston died Wednesday, March 29, 2017, at Creston Specialty Care.

Funeral services will be 11:30 a.m.

Tuesday, April 4, at Powers Funeral Home, junction of highways 34 and 25, Baker in Creston.

The Rev. Ken Halbur will officiate.

Open visitation with family present will be from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday until service time at the funeral home. Private family burial

Damian was a previous member of St. Malachy Catholic Church, Holy Spirit Catholic Church and Elks Lodge No. 605, serving as exalted ruler.

Damian is survived by his wife Cheryl Baker of Creston; sons, Doug Baker of Creston, Rod (Carol) Baker of Lake St. Louis, Missouri, and Clint (Shelley) Baker of Iowa City.; sister Carmalita Horton of Niota, Illinois; brother-in-law Gary (Judy) Smither of Rapid City, South Dakota; grandchildren, Kyle Baker and Madison Baker and many nieces and nephews.

Damian was preceded in death by his parents; son in infancy, Curt Baker in 1970 and brother-in-law Ed Horton.

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will be in Calvary Cemetery in Creston. Memorials can be given to Care Initiative Specialty Care or Care Initiative Hospice. Online condolences may be left at www. powersfh.com.

Damian Francis Baker, son of Claude Urban Benedict Baker and Dorothy Mae (Johnson), was born June 29, 1938, in Union County. Damian graduated from Creston High School in 1956, and later attended Southwestern Community College.

He worked for the highway commission.

On Aug. 19, 1961, Damian married Cheryl Jean (Smither). They settled in Creston, where he worked at Wellman Dynamics for 38 years in quality control prior to his retirement in 2002.

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Kelner released a statement after The Wall Street Journal first reported that Flynn’s negotiations with the committee included discussions of immunity.

The lawyer described the talks as ongoing and said he would not comment on the details.

A congressional aide confirmed that discussions with the Senate intelligence committee involved immunity. The aide was not authorized to discuss private conversations and spoke on condition of anonymity.

House intelligence committee spokesman Jack Langer said Flynn has not offered to testify to the panel in exchange for immunity.

Four other Trump associates have come forward in recent weeks, saying they would talk to the committees. As of Wednesday, the Senate intelligence committee had asked to interview 20 people as part of the probe.

In his statement, Kelner said the political climate in which Flynn is facing “claims of treason and vicious innuendo” is factoring into his negotiations with the committees.

“No reasonable person, who has the benefit of advice from counsel, would submit to questioning in such a highly politicized, witch hunt environment without assurances against unfair prosecution,” Kelner said.

In September, Flynn weighed in on the implications of immunity on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” criticizing Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton and her associates in the FBI’s investigation into her use of a private email server.

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Betty Hudson, 94, of Creston died Monday, March 27, 2017, at Greater Regional Medical Center in Creston.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 3, at First Presbyterian Church in Creston. Pastor Jim Woodw o r t h Hudson will officiate the service. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery.

Open visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday with the family receiving friends from 5 to 7 p.m.

Sunday at Powers Funeral Home, junction of highways 34 and 25, in Creston.

Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church or Creston Congregate Mealsite. Online condolences may be left at www. powersfh.com.

Betty Lee (Collier) Hudson was born July 24, 1922, on a farm in southern Union County to Floyd Collier and Sadie (Lee) Collier. She was the second daughter and had one sister and two brothers. She graduated from Ellston in 1939 at the age of 16, and a few months later, Betty was united in marriage to Aldwin Hudson on June

Professional Women, Creston Women’s Club, Greater Community Hospital Auxiliary, besides the Presbyterian Quilters Group.

She has made nine baby quilts for the “Greats” and some full-size bed quilts.

She also made wall hangings, some for the fall bazaar, besides noodles, canning and baking products to sell. She lost Aldwin in 1986. Betty loved her church and enjoyed the functions there, and also the church families.

Betty is survived by her two sons, Phillip (wife Frances) Hudson and Alan (wife Cathie) Hudson, all of Creston; daughter Debra Hudson of Columbia, Missouri; daughter-in-law Charlene Hudson of Creston; grandchildren, Phillip Michael (wife Barb) Hudson of Kent, Christopher (wife Diane) Hudson of Lenox, Ann (husband Jason) Davis of Creston, Leslie Ann (husband Steve) Luther of Creston, Lori (husband Jeff) Fry of Creston, Melissa (husband John) Sickels of Creston, Clint (wife Teresa) Hudson of Pella, Denise Hudson-Moore of Creston and Courtney Herron of Columbia, Missouri; 22 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren and brother Jean Collier of Simi Valley, California.

She was preceded in death her parents, husband Aldwin, son Ronnie, grandson Kelly Hudson and granddaughter Jamie Hudson.

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15, 1939. This union was blessed with three boys and one girl; Phillip, Ronald, Alan and Debra. Arden and Evelyn Baker stood up with them at their wedding and remained lifelong friends.

Betty worked part-time in the Arispe post office and was a 4-H leader, while raising the family. They lived in Arispe eight years, and then moved to a farm south and east of Kent for 10 years. They got involved in the Prairie Star Church and Betty and the boys joined as members.

After a time, the church had to close because of small membership and they transferred to Creston First Presbyterian Church. The family moved to Creston in 1960 and Betty worked as a bookkeeper for Gambles for six years, then Don Moore Music Store in Creston as the bookkeeper for 17 1/2 years, which changed hands to Rieman Music Inc., where she continued to work until her retirement in 1986.

They enjoyed traveling and sightseeing.

Betty was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Creston where she was active in many of their committees, serving all offices in her circle, teaching Sunday school and Bible school, serving as an elder and on session committees.

She also joined the Appalachian Service Project, going south to Appalachia three years. Betty was also a member of Business and

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tice Department as foreign agents for $530,000 worth of lobbying work that could have benefited the Turkish government.

The lobbying occurred while Flynn was a top Trump campaign adviser.

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ALMANAC Holy Spirit Rectory ReRun Shop, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 308 W. Union St. 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., Windrow Restaurant.

Holy Spirit Rectory ReRun Shop, 9 a.m. to noon, 308 W. Union St. Family Caregiver Support Group, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Boz’s Kitchen in Corning. For more information, call 641-782-4040.

Caregiver Support Group, 1 p.m., Crest Haven Care Centre.

Southwest Iowa Dancers with Coon Ridge Country band, 6 to 9 p.m., Chicken Inn, 3 miles west of Creston on Hwy. 34.

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. Creston Area Food Pantry, noon to 2 p.m., lower level 417 Wyoming Ave. CCHS Fine Arts Fest, 3 p.m.,

Union County Board of Supervisors, 9 a.m. Monday, Board Room, Union County Courthouse.

Agenda includes: 9:05 a.m. open forum; 9:10 a.m. Tim Kenyon, Union County Attorney - second reading of flood plans management ordinance - reference National Flood Insurance program; 9:20 a.m. Zach Gunsolley, Union County Engineer - maintenance activity report; 10:20 a.m. Sandy Hysell, Union County Auditor - Jones Township resignation and appointment, mail services contract, auditor’s quarterly report.

5 p.m. LEC meeting-subcommittee of the board of supervisors.

—————— Union County Conservation Board, 5 p.m. Tuesday, office at Three Mile Lake.

Agenda includes: memorandum of understanding with High Lakes Outdoor Alliance, board member replacement, shower house renovation, sediment retention structure, South Central Iowa Community Foundation grant, routine county business.

—————— Prairie Solid Waste Agency, 5:15 p.m. Wednesday, 1774 Lark Ave., Creston.

Agenda includes: Regular business - sediment project, Barker Lemar update, PSWA manager update, transfer station update; new business - document retention policy, approval of annual audit, renewal notice to Metro Waste Authority; approve financials - fund balances, March transfer, March bank statement, claims.

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Miscellaneous Traffic stop, 8:46 a.m., Wednesday, Osage Street.

Traffic stop, 11:50 a.m., Wednesday, North Mulberry Street.

Traffic stop, 2:56 p.m., Wednesday, North Vine Street.

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Union County Board of Supervisors, 9 a.m., Union County Courthouse Board Room.

Woolworth Coffee Club, 9 a.m., Hy-Vee deli.

Creston Rotary Club, noon, Greater Regional Medical Center cafeteria conference room.

TOPS No. 1338, 5 p.m., First United Methodist Church.

Southwest Iowa Dancers, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Mount Ayr American Legion, walk-ons welcome.

Crest Area Theatre, 7 p.m. general membership meeting, Southwestern Community College Performing Arts Center Green Room.

AA, 7:30 p.m., United Church of Christ, 501 W. Montgomery St. Use east door.

Tuesday

Retired Greater Community Hospital employees coffee, 9:30 a.m., Hy-Vee. Creston Kiwanis Club, noon, The Windrow, 102 W. Taylor St. Achievers Club, noon potluck, First Christian Church.

Holy Spirit Rectory ReRun Shop, noon to 5 p.m., 308 W. Union St. Free community meal, 5 to 6 p.m., United Church of Christ Congregational, 501 W. Montgomery St. Creston City Council, 6 p.m., Council Chambers, restored Creston Depot.

Traffic stop, 3:05 p.m., Wednesday, West Townline Street.

Medical, 5:40 p.m., Wednesday, North Oak Street.

Accident, 6:57 p.m., Wednesday, New York Avenue.

Domestic dispute, 8:30 p.m., Wednesday, North Oak Street.

Vandalism, 9:28 p.m., Wednesday, North Cherry Street.

Suspicious activity, 2:42 a.m., Thursday, North Sycamore Street.

Vandalism, 7:43 a.m., Thursday, North Poplar Street.

Traffic stop, 10:39 a.m., Thursday, Palm Street.

Traffic stop, 1:58 p.m., Thursday, South Sumner Avenue.

Traffic stop, 2:06 p.m., Thursday, West Mills Street.

Trespassing, 2:13 p.m., Thursday, South Pine Street.

Traffic stop, 2:26 p.m., Thursday, West Adams Street.

Fraud, 3:21 p.m., Thursday, North Pine Street.

Assistance, 5:59 p.m., Thursday, New York Avenue.

Parking, 6:31 p.m., Thursday, South Pine Street.

Civil dispute, 6:45 p.m., Thursday, South Walnut Street.

Parking complaint, 7:27 p.m., Thursday, New York Avenue.

Parking complaint, 7:34 p.m., Thursday, West Jefferson Street.

Assistance, 8:32 p.m., Thursday, Laurel Street.

Assistance, 8:53 p.m., Thursday, Wyoming Avenue.

Assault, 10:23 p.m., Thursday, South Walnut Street.

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Tina Thomas, 51, of Kellerton was charged with operating while intoxicated 8:19 p.m. Tuesday in Ringgold County.

Thomas was released on her own recognizance.

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CHS CALENDAR April 3-8 Monday 4 p.m. varsity girls soccer match at St. Albert Soccer Fields - YMCA. 5 p.m. varsity boys track and field Ram relays at Glenwood MS. (Abraham Lincoln, Atlantic, Clarinda, Council Bluffs Thomas Jefferson, Harlan, Lewis Central, Red Oak, St. Albert Catholic) 5:30 p.m. varsity boys soccer match at St. Albert Soccer Fields - YMCA. Tuesday 4:30 p.m. varsity girls soccer match against Harlan, here at Creston MS. 4:30 p.m. varsity girls track and field meet at Clarinda HS. (Atlantic, Clarinda Academy, Council Bluffs Thomas Jefferson, East Mills, Essex, Glenwood,

Griswold, Lenox, Nishnabotna (Hamburg/Farragut), Red Oak, Riverside, Shenandoah, Sidney, South Page, Southwest Valley, St. Albert Catholic, Stanton, Treynor) 5:30 p.m. JV boys soccer match at Chariton HS. 6 p.m. JV girls soccer match against Harlan, here at Creston MS. 6:30 p.m. varsity boys soccer match at Chariton HS. Thursday FBLA State Leadership Conference.

4:30 p.m. varsity girls golf match against Atlantic, here at Creston Pine Valley.

4:30 p.m. varsity boys golf match at Atlantic Golf and Country Club.

4:30 p.m. varsity boys soccer match against West Central Valley, here at

Creston.

4:30 p.m. varsity girls tennis dual against Atlantic, here at Creston.

4:30 p.m. varsity boys tennis dual at Atlantic.

5 p.m. JV girls soccer match at Nodaway Valley HS. 5 p.m. varsity girls track and field invitational at Red Oak Dick Morrison Track. (Bedford, Clarinda, Clarinda Academy, Essex, Griswold, Lenox, Riverside, Shenandoah, Sidney, South Page, Southwest Valley, St. Albert Catholic, Stanton) 6 p.m. JV boys soccer match against West Central Valley, here at Creston MS. 6:30 p.m. varsity girls soccer match at Nodaway Valley HS.

Friday FBLA State Leadership Conference.

1 p.m. varsity boys golf tournament at Pella Bos Landen Golf Course.

4:15 p.m. varsity girls golf match against Adel DeSoto Minburn, here at Creston.

4:30 p.m. varsity boys track and field meet at Clarinda HS. (Abraham Lincoln, Atlantic, Bedford, Clarinda Academy, Council Bluffs Thomas Jefferson, Glenwood, Griswold, Harlan, Mount Ayr, Red Oak, Shenandoah, South Page, Southwest Valley, St. Albert Catholic, Stanton, Underwood) 6 p.m. Middle School dance at Creston MS. Saturday FBLA State Leadership Conference.

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SCHOOL LUNCHES Creston Monday: soft shell beef taco, lettuce, cheddar cheese, salsa, refried beans, mandarin oranges.

Tuesday: breaded pork patty with bun, pickles, french fries, applesauce.

Wednesday: cheeseburger with bun, potato wedges, or-

ange smiles.

Thursday: ham and cheese sandwich, Sun Chips, broccoli with dip, fresh apples.

Friday: cheese pizza, carrots, celery, pears, homemade cookie.

All meals are served with skim, 1 percent or chocolate milk.

April 9 meal planned in Carbon

CARBON – Carbon Community Center and the United Methodist Women are hosting a Sunday meal from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 9 at the community center.

The menu includes beef and noodles, mashed potatoes,

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Southwest Valley Monday: mini corndogs, peas, tortilla chips, taco bean dip.

Tuesday: spaghetti, parmesan cheese, green beans, bread stick.

Wednesday: Philly steak sandwich, tator tots, toma-

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HINTS FROM HELOISE Valuable deterrent

HOROSCOPE For Saturday, April 1, 2017 ARIES (March 21 to April 19)You’re full of big ideas today because you’re in such a positive frame of mind. Enjoy discussions with siblings, neighbors and relatives. (They will be impressed.)

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20)Business and commerce are favored today, because you are in a moneymaking frame of mind. Furthermore, you’re not afraid to entertain ambitious ideas. Good stuff!

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20)Today the Moon is in your sign and you feel content and happy. It’s a good day for business. It’s also a good day to enjoy family activities at home.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22)Today you will prefer to work behind the scenes or perhaps alone. It’s also a good day to research and look for answers to old problems.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Relationships with friends and group members will be upbeat and positive today. Make an effort to be sociable and friendly, because you are the one who will get a pleasant payoff.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) You make a great impression on bosses and VIPs today. In fact, work-related travel or talking to people from other cultures is likely for some of you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Do something different today.

Shake up your routine. You have an urge for adventure and you also want to learn something new. Go someplace you have never been before.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21)This is a good day to discuss shared property and issues related to insurance, wills, inheritances and anything that you own jointly with others. Things will likely go in your favor.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) You have to go more than halfway when dealing with others today, because the Moon is opposite your sign.

This simply requires some tolerance, patience and cooperation.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Do something to get better organized today. Make your workstation or where you live a bit neater. Tidy things up.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) This is a playful, fun-loving day. It’s also a good date day.

Plan to have fun activities with children, friends and loved ones. Sporting events particu-

larly will appeal.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20)You might want to cocoon at home today and just relax.

Today pleasure appeals more than work - that’s for sure.

Take some time off just for yourself, because you deserve it.

YOU BORN TODAY You are spontaneous and you have a positive outlook on life.

You are charming and never deterred by obstacles. During

the next three years, you will experience a time of culmination, success and financial accumulation. That’s why it is wise to settle your debts this year. This also is a social year that deals with the results of last year’s changes.

Birthdate of: Debbie Reynolds, actress/singer; Anne McCaffrey, author; Sam Huntington, actor. (c) 2017 King Features Syndicate, Inc.

CROSSWORD PUZZLE

Dear Heloise: While traveling in another country, a PICKPOCKET stole my wallet from my back pocket.

I felt the man pull it out, and as I turned, he ran off into a crowd. I had to cancel all my credit cards and cut my vacation short. Here are some hints I wish I had known: * Put a rubber band around your wallet and carry it in the front pocket, not back. The rubber band makes it harder to lift out. * Carry money/traveler’s checks in a money clip and/ or a rubber band in the other front pocket. * Take only one or two internationally recognized credit cards. * Never take or wear a valuable watch or jewelry on a vacation. – K.O. Smith in Chicago K.O., you can’t be toooo safe when traveling, at home or away. Even if on vacation here, you don’t need to carry seven or eight credit cards!

Do watch your belongings, and DON’T set luggage down “just to pick up a magazine.” – Heloise SEND A GREAT HINT TO: Heloise P.O. Box 795000 San Antonio, TX 78279-

5000 Fax: 1-210-HELOISE Email: Heloise@Heloise. com CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Dear Heloise: When traveling through smaller towns, my husband and I will go to the city’s Chamber of Commerce. We ask for phone books (HELOISE HERE: Yes, readers, they still do have them!) and other literature. When we get home, we store them for our next “drive time” trip. This way, we have a list of places to stay and some smaller, unusual places to visit when we are next in that area. – Gennie G., Santa Fe, N.M. MAKEUP MISHAP Dear Heloise: I am a makeup artist, and so many times we see women who have never been taught simple skin care hints. May I pass on the following? * Never sleep in your makeup at night. Use a gentle soap and water, and get every bit of makeup off your face. If you wear waterproof mascara, use an eye makeup remover made for this. * There are many kinds of moisturizers on the market today. Find one that works for your skin type and tex-

ture. * Learn to use brushes and sponges to apply your makeup for a smoother finish, Wash your brushes and sponges when needed. It depends how much and how often you use them, but if you see oil or too much face powder, it’s time. – Ruby R. in Los Angeles Dear Ruby: Thank you for passing on good hints, especially when someone pays a lot for makeup and makeup tools. I use baby shampoo (diluted about half and half with water) to clean face and eyeshadow brushes. I pat dry with paper towels and lay flat to dry. – Heloise P.S. A hint I learned from a makeup artist in Los Angeles: When applying powder blush, shake the brush out a little, then GENTLY brush, starting at the hairline and going down. You won’t have “apple cheeks.” – Heloise BREAD-BAG BONANZA Dear Heloise: When I travel, I put my shoes inside empty bread bags to keep my clothes clean. When I get home, I recycle the bags. – Chantel W., Petoskey, Mich. (c)2017 by King Features Syndicate Inc.

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Creston News Advertiser | Friday, March 31, 2017

CLUB NEWS Kiwanis

The weekly Kiwanis meeting was held 12:05 p.m. Tuesday, March 21, at the Windrow meeting room with 20 members and one guest. President-elect Korina Loudon presided, Jim Morris gave the prayer and Sam Beaty was the finemaster.

The program was the Rev. Chuck Spindler with Crest Baptist Church. He discussed the baccalaureate service that will be held for graduating Creston Community High School seniors May 17 at the school. This is the fourth year for the ceremony.

The annual pancake day for Kiwanis was March 14.

Attendance for the fundraiser was up this year and many good comments were heard. The event is the biggest fundraiser of the year for the club.

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GRMC Auxiliary Board

The monthly meeting of the GRMC Auxiliary Board was held March 23 with Carolyn, Ann, Bev, Joan, Lois, Nancy, Tammy, Sandy, Jordan, Jessica and Rhonda in attendance.

Amy Rieck gave the administrator’s report. New employee orientation is held once a month. During the last orientation, new volunteers were also included. The sessions include hospital policies, procedures, disaster training and planning. The volunteers found it helpful to be included. Rieck reported that GRMC Ambassadors are a busy group having planned and executed the GRMC prom.

They are also planning an Easter party for employees and their families, plus are scheduling activities to celebrate National Hospital Week the first week of May. GRMC now has a staff of 392 employees, of which 24 are new hires.

A future employee who has signed on is a medical student who will become available in 2020.

Minutes of the February meeting were approved as were the financial reports Jordan, Nancy and Matt McCutchan’s names will be on the bank account.

The money on the credit card will be transferred to a new card that will not bear Jessica’s name.

Other business included the jewelry sale on March 16, linen sale on May 3, golf event on June 2, safe sitter in July, membership drive with Sandy and Marcia to set during lunch time, summer conference is still in the works and scholarships deadline is April 15 and to be reviewed by April 22.

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Nancy, Joan, Lois, Jordan, Jessica and Rhonda met March 13 in the MAP Conference Room. Financial reports were found to be in good standing. Jordan and Nancy’s names have been added to the account.

General health of the gift shop was deemed very good. The meeting with CB&K went well. Bonnie of K&K will be here April 10 to show and take orders for new merchandise.

Next meeting will be April 10.

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VFW Post 1797

VFW Post 1797 met March 14 at the Elks in Creston.

Twenty-one members and guests were present for dinner.

Commander Gary O’Daniels called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. with 19 members present.

Minutes and QM reports were read and approved.

Service officers reported 26 hours for community service, 31 hours for hospital, 14 hours at the bloodmobile and two hours with Scouts, for a total of 73 hours. The group also traveled 365 miles for veterans.

In old business, an update on Union County Honor Flight was discussed. The first call was made for new officers for years 2017-18.

In new business, contributions for Union County Honor Flight have reached $15,400. Thank you to all of the organizations and citizens for your support.

Second call for officers included commander – O’Daniels, senior vice – Frank Riley, Jr., vice – Jim Flowers, quartermaster – Dennis Abel, surgeon – Craig Dresback, chaplain – Rick Leonard, judge advocate – Robert Jungst and trustees – Ron Jackson, John Parkins and Ron Gordon.

The next district meeting will be Saturday, April 29, in Ottumwa.

The meeting adjourned at 8 p.m. The next meeting will be Tuesday, April 11, at the Elks with dinner at 6 p.m. and meeting to follow at 7 p.m. All veterans are encouraged to attend.

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Creston United Methodist

Women

The executive committee of Creston United Methodist Women met March 1 in Fellowship Hall. Co-president Susan Weight called the meeting to order at 1 p.m. There were six officers and the special events coordinator present.

The UMW Purpose was read together and joys and concerns were shared.

Beth Perry led devotions by reading from Numbers 21:4-9, shared a “Lenten Reflection,” an article written by an overseas volunteer, and closed with a prayer.

Minutes of the January and February meetings were approved as written with a change in the name of the program for guest night. The treasurer’s report was presented and approved.

There will be an UMCOR work day March 15.

A list of needs for the UMCOR kits is available and the youth will deliver them to Saeger Brown in Louisiana in July. A volunteer trip to Bidwell Riverside is scheduled for April 25.

The UMW will conduct the worship services June 11. Several volunteers will present information on the projects we support.

There will be a summer lunch program this year, but there will be no breakfasts served. The group discussed getting some new towels for the kitchen, but will do an inventory first. The invitational guest night is April 6.

There is a need for sandwiches, chips and bars for the April 9 Lenten service to be held in our church.

This will be a whole church undertaking. Change the World weekend is April 27-30 and each circle is to do an act of kindness for someone. Registrars are needed at Wesley Woods for summer camp. Susan Weight attended a spiritual retreat in March. Meeting was adjourned.

The unit meeting was held next. Vice President Ann Driskell introduced Mary Morris who presented the program on “Climate Justice.” Following the evening circle, refreshments were served with a St. Patrick’s day theme.

Sandy McNichols presided at the unit business meeting. This meeting was called to order with everyone reciting the membership pledge. Joys and concerns were shared.

Rosalie Denton read the minutes of the December unit meeting which were approved as read.

Roll call was answered by seven morning circle members, eight evening circle members and two guests, Morris and Sandy Oswald.

Business items at this meeting were the same as the executive meeting.

The meeting was adjourned with the reading of the March Bible verse from Philippians 4:4-5.

Morning circle met at 9:30 a.m. March 16 with 10 members present. Betty Davis was hostess and Velma Riegel presided.

Perry had devotions from the March Response magazine on “Bright Hope for Tomorrow.” Perry also presented the program entitled “Called to Serve Communities Around the World.” The group discussed guest night and what more needed to be done for it. Riegel gave a book report on “Falling into Place.” The meeting was closed with the March Bible verse.

Evening circle met at 7 p.m. March 16 with five members present. Denton presided.

Information from executive meeting was presented and the group discussed guest night and what more needed to be done for it. Jerrie Henderson will contact different ones for things that need to be done that evening.

Bobi Woodin did a response moment from the Response magazine. Claudine Sammons had the program entitled “Called to Serve Communities Around the World.” The meeting was closed with the March Bible verse.

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Kent Dinner Club

Kent Dinner Club would like to start again, but need interested participants to call Donna Scheel at 641-782-8848. If enough interest is shown, monthly meetings will be held at Pizza Ranch.

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P.E.O.

Chapter LG P.E.O. met March 21 at the home of Sandy Harris with Kay Ritter assisting as co-hostess.

Twelve members responded to roll call.

Annette Rice and Ritter reported on the annual P.E.O. omelet buffet held Tuesday, March 7, at Creston First United Methodist Church. It was announced P.E.O. had realized more than $4,000 that will be available to provide scholarships to deserving Creston High School seniors.

Appreciation was ex-

pressed for all the support and hard work from all the members in both P.E.O. chapters, LG and AZ. Peg Anderson read the president’s letter’ in the absence of Marcia Riley, that will be sent to Iowa State Chapter of P.E.O. Anderson conducted the installation of officers in a meaningful ceremony.

P.E.O. Chapter LG officers for 2017-18 were duly installed as follows: • President – Susan Weight • Vice president – Linda Linch • Corresponding secretary – Judy Weese • Guard – Ritter • Treasurer – Rosalie Denton • Chaplain – Irene Francis • Delegate to state convention – Weight • Alternate delegate – Linch • Yearbook – Linch and Francis Nancy James will be installed as recording secretary at a future date.

Denton gave an interesting account of her 12 day tour through midwestern national parks. She had pictures to enhance her description of the many areas the tour encompassed.

The next regular meeting will be held at the home of Jennifer Hoyt with Alice Bowers assisting as co-hostess. James will provide the program.

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Alpha Delta Kappa

The Iowa Alpha Gamma chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa met March 13 at A&G Steakhouse. President Colleen Gangestad conducted the business meeting. She has completed revision of the by-laws.

Gangestad reported that Lori Mann submitted the annual altruistic report to state. High school counselors have received ADK book scholarship applications. Students majoring in

April 3-7 Menu subject to change.

Reservations are required the day before. Call 641-782-2447.

Monday: homemade meatloaf, tomato gravy, whipped potatoes, green peas, wheat bread, strawberry applesauce.

Tuesday: baked chicken breast, savory apricot sauce, whole red potatoes,

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PEO Chapter AZ

The regular business meeting of P.E.O. Chapter AZ was held March 21 at Salem Lutheran Church with 20 members present.

Connie Maxson was initiated. The trunk sale will be from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 6.

Election and installation of officers for 2017 was held. They included president, Carol Brentnall; vice-president, Sandy Stalker; recording secretary, Linda Carroll; corresponding secretary, Nancy Loudon; treasurer, Connie Purdum; chaplain, Lela Burkhalter; guard, Christy Nielsen; delegate to state convention, Carol Brentnall and alternate to state convention, Connie Purdum.

Karla Hynes gave a program. Refreshments were served by hostess Jody Emerson and co-hostess Kay Raymond.

The next meeting will be April 4 at Carroll Chiropractic with Linda Carroll as hostess and Joan Chubick as co-hostess.

parslied carrots, wheat roll, fresh banana.

Wednesday: beef cabbage casserole, seasoned green beans, multigrain bread, peach cobbler.

Thursday: chicken cacciatore, Lima beans, broccoli, wheat bread, sliced pears.

Friday: tuna noodle casserole, Italian mixed vegetables, cabbage, cinnamon roll.

The variety of vendors will give you great landscaping and gardening ideas you’ll want for your own home.

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Home and Garden Show presented by:

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Ladies Lakeshore Auxiliary met March 29.

Canasta winners were Mary Kline, first; Joy Seley, second; and Penni Nauman, third.

Cheri Lilly won the door prize.

Maxine May will host cards and chatter Wednesday, April 5.

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education are encouraged to apply.

Members enjoyed guessing “Famous First Lines in Literature” presented by Lois Houghtaling.

The April 10 meeting will be held in the home of Pam Dunham. Barb Hudson will provide a trunk quilt show.

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Recycle latex paint gallons for $1. All other items free.

New this year: Back Yard BBQ Competition sponsored by $5 Lunch plates available from BBQ entries

(pork butt, ribs, brisket) Bake sale items also for sale.

Southern Prairie YMCA and SWCC Technical Center, 1201 W Townline St, Creston

All Home and Garden Show proceeds benefit the YMCA and Southwest Iowa Homebuilders Alliance

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THE NUMBERS GAME

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NATIONAL DIGEST

Spartan softball drops pair

By KALEB CARTER CNA sports reporter kacarter@crestonnews. com

NORFOLK, Neb. — Despite leading in both games, the Southwestern softball team lost two games at Northeast Community College Tuesday by scores of 6-4 and 10-4.

SWCC led by scores of 4-0 and 2-0 in each game respectively, but lost leads in both contests.

Kassidy Craig tallied two hits in three at-bats in game one. Abby Davis had three RBIs on just one hit, a home run, with a walk in the first game.

Katlyn Schiefen took the loss in game one.

Davis ripped two hits in four at-bats to total a 3-for-6 day at the plate with six total RBIs. Craig and Schiefen both knocked two base hits in the latter game.

JoHana McGuire earned the decision in a loss in game two.

Teanne Edens picked up wins in complete game decisions in both contests.

Griglione and Boothe play in IBCA tournament STAFF REPORT

DALLAS CENTER —Several Southwest Iowa girls basketball players competed in the Iowa Basketball Coaches’ association tournament Saturday at Dallas Center-Grimes High School.

In round one action, the Southwest Iowa girls team defeated the Northwest team 109-80.

Gracey Griglione of interstate 35 scored nine points and Raegan Boothe of Central Decatur of scored three points.

Against the Northeast Iowa squad, the Southwest won 79-63. Griglione notched 11 points and Boothe added two as the Southwest team won the team title.

Creston News Advertiser | Friday, March 31, 2017

ROYALS BASEBALL

A soft spot for Royal blue

By KALEB CARTER

CNA sports reporter kacarter@crestonnews.com

SURPRISE, Ariz. — Creston’s own Gary Bucklin, an avid supporter of the St. Louis Cardinals, has never in all of his years been to a Major League Baseball Spring Training site until just recently.

So imagine the thrill he endured when his very first trip to spring training was to go see his son Brian Bucklin, a Creston High School graduate, former Iowa Hawkeye baseball player and state championship-winning baseball coach at St. James Academy in Lenexa, Kansas, don a Royals uniform as a special guest instructor for the in Surprise, Arizona.

“The opportunity to see my son in a major league uniform was the motivation behind it so I can check off a couple things on my bucket list,” Gary Bucklin said.

While there, Gary, who made the trip with his wife, Beth, and granddaughter Ruby, paid witness to

what he believes is quite the classy organization. According to Gary, no one person at spring training acted better than anyone else and everyone was open to giving away their time to speak with his son.

Brian met and spoke with the likes of Royals legend George Brett, former big leaguer Rafael Belliard and numerous others among the 33 instructors at the camp, who ranged from coaches to former major league athletes.

“They introduced him (Brian) and they all came over and shook his hand and made him feel right at home and there was no egos in the room and he was able to communicate with anybody that he wanted to to ask questions,” Gary Bucklin BUCKLIN | 8A Contributed photo by GARY BUCKLIN

Brian Bucklin looks on as Kansas City Royals minor leaguers get in work in batting practice. Gary Bucklin, Brian’s father, went to Surprise, Arizona to watch his son work as a guest instructor at the Royals’ Spring Training.

CRESTON BOYS SOCCER

Hoping experience pays off for Panthers

By KALEB CARTER

CNA sports reporter kacarter@crestonnews.com

A season ago, the Creston High School boys soccer club had a scoring problem.

In a 3-14 season, the Panthers were shutout in 10 of their games.

“We had a rough season last year and we’re very determined to have a winning season this year,” second-year Panther head coach Lucian Diaconu said.

What the Panthers lacked in experience a year ago, they are one year better off as far as fielding talent with soccer experience.

“We lacked on confidence number one and toward the end of the season we got together,” Diaconu said.

“We started last year from scratch with new positions, new roles, new people with no varsity experience. The experience that we gained last year it came back the year and that helps us a lot.”

Creston lost just two seniors from a year ago.

Back are all of the key contributors from last year’s team, which includes 16 letterwinners.

Leading the way will be senior Gavin Woods, whose 13 goals led the team as he landed on the Hawkeye 10

CNA photo by KALEB CARTER

The Creston boys practice on a cold and windy Thursday afternoon. The Panthers return 16 letterwinners, including three all-Hawkeye 10 selections from last season’s 3-14 team.

all-conference squad as a second-team selection.

“He’s going to bring strength,” Diaconu said.

“He’s going to bring a strong shot. He brings a lot of leadership also to the time.”

Junior Evan Jacobson, junior Henrick Schulz, junior Cole Higgins and senior Ben Irr were the lone oth-

er players to put the ball in the back of the net in game action last season. All are back.

Irr, who Diaconu calls “The Engine,” missed a portion of last season and had lingering issues with his ankles. He’s healthy this spring. He was on the second team with Woods a sea-

son ago.

Jacobson will bring speed to the left wing as he returns after an honorable mention all-Hawkeye 10 pick.

Returning also is primary goalkeeper Payton Pryor, who spent a great majoritty of the team’s minutes in the net as a Freshman. Quinton Scadden also found a good

deal of time as the keeper.

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SWCC TRACK AND FIELD

Filling spots, setting high goals for Spartans With a robust men’s roster and only a few women, Spartans eye improvement ■

By KALEB CARTER

CNA sports reporter kacarter@crestonnews.com

With a more robust men’s roster and still tiny women’s unit, the Southwestern Community College Spartans Track and Field squad is heading into the spring 2017 season on an optimistic note.

A year removed from scoring four points as a (small) team at last season’s indoor conference meet, the TRACK | 7A

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Pictured is the 2017 Southwestern Community College track and field team. Pictured from left to right, front row: Christina Chapi, Dylan Lucas, Ronald Henderson, Jeremy Newton, Rich Wilkins, Chance Webster, Gabe Esser. Second row: Younis Bese, Caleb Petersen, Tony Klocke, Travis Purdy, Andrew Conover, Jalen Two Leggins. Third row: Kebrea Parker, Terrell Gibbs, Demetrius Coleman, Nate Hoyt, Malik McClellon. Back row: Coach Jordan Strofaci, Nhial Biliew, Joseph Jones, Derrik Linthicum, Kevin Dietrich and coach Lauren Spranger. Not pictured: Jenna Faust.

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A strong fall season has Southwestern Community College golf coach Doug North looking forward to this season.

The Spartans open their short spring slate Monday and Tuesday at the Iowa Central 2017 Spring Invite at Otter Creek Golf Course in Ankeny.

“Our spring season is here and will be gone before we know it,” said second-year coach Doug North, noting the final regular season meet is April 25 in Fort Dodge at the Fort Dodge Country Club.

The men’s team enjoyed a record-setting fall, led by a number of sophomores.

“Our guys are really ex-

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Spartans put up 47 team points at the same meet this spring.

Mixing and matching people to events will be a challenging task for new Southwestern track coach Jordan Strofaci, but it’s one that he welcomes, and with the input of the competitors too.

Strofaci replaces coach Nick Ekel, who moved on to become the head coach in the same position at Graceland University in late January.

“I don’t like to force anyone into any certain event,” Strofaci said. “I like to take their opinion into account and obviously we’re going to have to make decisions regarding where we can get points and whatnot, but again, when we have less individuals on the team, I like to allow them to put into account what they want to be running.”

Despite not having much outdoor practice yet, Strofaci is confident in the transition the team has made.

“It’s been a good couple

perienced and will be sophomore heavy,” North said.

“I expect everybody to make mature decisions and always stay competitive in the moment.”

Southwestern’s men set records for team scoring, team tournament wins and individual tournament wins in the fall.

The men are looking to build off the strong fall led

by Noah Simon, of Leon, Ben Sandquist, of Adel, Jared Baier, of Guthrie Center, Christian Groumoutotis, of Creston, and Cole Campbell, of Afton.

“The five sophomores will be crucial,” North said.

“They know what to expect and how to react. Their leadership will be invaluable.”

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of weeks for us transitioning to outdoor,” Strofaci said.

“We’ve been able to pick up the intensity and the volume and put in the work that’s going to carry us into the season.”

With 16 men and five women on the roster, there will be plenty to expect on an individual level, but the Spartans will have to work for more team points.

A few names can be expected to stick out for the Spartans.

Ronald Henderson, a freshman from Akron, Ohio, qualified for indoor nationals in the high jump by leaping 6 feet, 9.75 inches. Now, the goal is 7-0 and to qualify for outdoor nationals.

Dylan Lucas, a freshman

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Pictured from left to right are, front row: Courtney Clark, Evy Wells, Sydney Goltl, Ben Sandquist, Hamish Brown and Cole Campbell. Back row: Camryn Somers, Brooke Decker, Stacy Genaille, Wes Davis, Jared Baier, Christian Groumoutis and Noah Simon. Missing from the photo are Anthony Pottebaum and Jake Baudler.

from Sidney and Caleb Petersen, a freshmen from Glenwood, both have high expectations in the 400 meter hurdles. Strofaci expects both to compete for nationals.

Switching over from cross country to track are freshmen Jalen Two Leggins of Crow Agency, Montana, and Kevin Deitrich of Port Neches, Texas.

On the women’s side, the two returning sprinters on the team from Suva City, Fiji, will lead the women’s group. Sisilia Seavula and Younis Bese return, with Seavula less than a year removed from competing for her home country in the Olympic games.

He wants to see both of

them reach sub-12 seconds in the 100 meter dash.

Seavula holds Southwestern records in the 100, 200 and 400 meter sprints.

The women’s squad also picked up thrower Christina Chapi, a freshman from Madrid, Spain.

In the indoor season, she threw shot put but will compete more strongly in the discus.

Strofaci expects Chapi to help fill a relay race or two at some meets.

Elsewhere, Jenna Faust, a freshman from Earlham helps round out the team alongside freshman Kebrea Parker of Skokie, Illinois.

As far as looking forward to meets, a few stick out.

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None of the spots are a lock, with North noting Wes Davis, of Fontanelle, and Hamish Brown, of New Zealand, in the mix for varsity spots.

“This is a good mix of strengths and weaknesses and all of them will attack the courses different,” North said. “They will be fun to watch.”

The women’s team has a full squad North has high hopes for.

“The sophomore ladies have really improved and are looking to lead a full team into competition,” North said. “I’m excited to watch them fight for each other.”

Sophomores Evy Wells, of Knoxville, and Brooke Decker, from Davenport, will lead the women’s team.

Wells has dropped her score by 10 shots since last year.

Decker is a multi-sport standout, having competed on the volleyball team.

“Evy is in her fourth semester golfing for the Spartans and I expect her to take that next step forward. She has shot a 93 consistently and will get over that hump this semester. It just takes one round and it will become a quick habit to shoot below that,” North said. “Brooke hits the ball a mile and if we can eliminate that occasion-

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said.

Seeing Brian’s number 87 uniform hanging in a locker brought on a sensational feeling he won’t soon forget.

“Eighty seven was my favorite number for a week there,” the elder Bucklin said.

Brian Bucklin worked entirely with the minor leaguers, but had all the access he needed to teach, learn from and enjoy the company of talented young professionals and grizzled veterans of coaching.

He even met up with Cal Eldred, a former Iowa Hawkeye pitcher who played with the St. Louis Cardinals and Milwaukee Brewers. Eldred was coached by Broghamer when he played in high school, while Brian Bucklin was coached by Broghamer while he was a Hawkeye.

Eldred is now an advisor to Royals general manager Dayton Moore.

While there, the younger Bucklin soaked up loads of knowledge. He listened

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play.

The Panthers also gave up a league-worst 60 goals.

Diaconu is banking on improved chemistry to greatly improve the Panthers’ offensive attack.

“They know each other better than they did last year,” Diaconu said. “We lacked last year in connecting passes. We’re doing a better job than that.”

With just one week of intense practice in the books, the Panthers will jump right into the fray of regular season play Monday when they open up the season on the road at Class 1A eighthranked St. Albert.

The Panthers will play Tuesday at Chariton, and then will host match number one at home of the season Thursday against West Central Valley, who Creston de-

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al big number, she will have a great semester and post some good scores.”

Freshman Courtney Clark, from Osceola, Sydney Gotl, from Omaha, Neb., and Camryn Somers, from Creston, are ones North has high hopes for.

“All three of these young ladies are competitors and will be fun to continue to watch,” North said. “I’m excited about the potential this team has. The top 15 golfers from our region earn the chance to compete at nationals and all of these young ladies are capable of posting a score to compete.”

Weather this spring has been conducive to quality workouts.

“In reality, we’ve had a gorgeous spring. That has allowed us some quality practice time on some green grass and that isn’t the norm,” North said.

The women’s regional tournament is set for April 28-29 at Otter Creek Golf Course in Ankeny. The men’s regional tournament is slated for May 6 and 7 at Veenker Golf Course in Ames.

“I’m excited about the spring and the opportunities ahead of all of us,” North said. “This will be a bittersweet spring with my first team graduating, but we are ready to go. Hopefully we will still be competing after graduation!”

to players and coaches at the batting cages, hoping to pick up helpful information to bring back to his team.

He hit infield practice with a fungo bat. A total of 178 players were there, getting repetitions in on four fields.

Brian arrived at the facilities each morning at 8 a.m. for coaches meetings.

When not at the field, Brian was put up at a resort with all expenses paid.

Gary said that Brian, since returning back to Lenaxa, has implemented some of the drills and training tips that he picked up while at spring training.

All of the favorable treatment is sure to leave a soft spot in the heart of Brian Bucklin, who Gary says is still a Cardinals fan.

“He probably will always be in part of his heart a Cardinal fan, but he’s getting pretty well indoctrinated into the Royals fandom,” Gary Bucklin said.

Gary Bucklin’s St. Louis Cardinals fandom won’t be in doubt any time soon, but even Cardinals fans cannot blame him for also having a soft spot for the Royal blue.

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Diaconu says his squad has benefited “tremendously” working on and off throughout the winter against members of Lenox’s Latino community in the Creston Middle School gym.

Diaconu is trying to refrain from setting the bar for the team too high or too low, but he still has strong expectations.

Britt Roberts and Bob Irr will be Diaconu’s assistants “We’re excited, determined, more focused,” Diaconu said. And we’re ready to play this year.”

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Rhodes, who has known Tipton since the early 1990s when they were in business together in Texas, has entered plea agreements in Iowa and Wisconsin in which he promised to testify against Tipton.

Rhodes is prepared to explain how Tipton, the computer programmer’s brother Tommy Tipton, a former Texas judge, and Rhodes played a series of numbers on certain dates.

Investigators say Tipton installed software on the random number generators that worked as intended 362 days of the year, but directed them to produce predictable numbers May 27, Nov. 22 and Dec. 29 if the drawings also occurred on Wednesdays or Saturdays after 8 p.m. Even then, Tipton wouldn’t know the precise winning combinations but they’d be predictable.

Rhodes said for the Wisconsin game Tipton gave him cards with hundreds of numbers on them to play and one of them hit the jackpot.

Once they won, they sought out friends and family members to cash the tickets for a share of the winnings.

The scheme defrauded seven lottery games in five states from 2005 to 2011, prosecutors say.

Iowa Assistant Attorney

General Rob Sand has said the conspiracy included jackpots from two 2005 Colorado lottery tickets, the 2007 Wisconsin MegaBucks ticket, two 2010 Kansas 2by2 tickets and a 2011 Oklahoma Hot Lotto ticket.

Prosecutors will present testimony at Tipton’s upcoming trials that they’ve found his code on computers in Iowa, Colorado, Oklahoma, Wisconsin, Kansas, Indiana and Arkansas.

The program code on the Indiana and Arkansas computers apparently hadn’t yet been used.

Tipton’s attorney, Dean Stowers, said the programs were certified by third-party vendors responsible for verifying the random function and at no time flagged anything unusual. He denies Tipton did anything illegal.

The scheme was uncovered when the group tried to cash the $16.5 million jackpot from a December 2010 Hot Lotto ticket. Iowa Lottery officials became suspicious when a group of attorneys tried to cash the ticket without revealing who bought it.

For agreeing to testify, Rhodes avoids prison time and will be allowed to serve six months of home confinement in Texas and two years’ probation. He must pay $409,000 in restitution to Wisconsin, which includes his half of the jackpot and tax refunds he received from the state.

Rhodes, 47, said he decid-

ed to confess in December of 2015 after Iowa prosecutors charged him and pressured him to testify against Tipton.

The father of three children, Rhodes said he worried he’d be sent to prison for decades.

He also said he believed Tipton made the wrong decision to not accept responsibility when he turned down a plea deal earlier in 2015 and went to trial.

Tipton was convicted of two counts of fraud and sentenced to 10 years in prison.

But he remains free while he appeals the convictions. One count was overturned by the Iowa Court of Appeals last year and the other is before the Iowa Supreme Court. A ruling is expected soon.

“My actions were wrong, and my plea agreement there, that says that,” Rhodes says in the deposition. “My business is gone. I can’t do what I did. So that shows, you know, I know I’m wrong,” he said.

In an ironic twist, Rhodes says he also was defrauded of $125,000 of the Wisconsin lottery winnings by a Caribbean insurance scheme.

He said a financial adviser suggested buying a business insurance policy that would give him significant tax breaks. He collected $180,000 in Wisconsin tax refunds and from the federal government but the insurance company shut down and “absconded with all of the money that was left in that policy,” he said.

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