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Grassley holds unique town USDA: hall meeting with CHS students Record soybean acres expected this year

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An auditorium of 88 Creston High School students peppered Sen. Charles Grassley, R-Iowa, with questions on issues including farming, free community college and the national debt during the senator’s visit Tuesday morning.

Grassley, now on break from the current legislative session, visits each Iowa county at least once during the course of each year, a practice he has kept since he was first elected to U.S. Senate in 1980. Grassley said he meets with high schoolers on eight to 10 visits each year, which helps him see what issues the younger generation faces.

CNA photos by IAN RICHARDSON “I come to you because, if Sen. Charles Grassley addresses Creston High School students Tuesday morning at a town you’re going to be a represen- hall meeting in the school’s auditorium. Along with answering questions on national issues, tative of the people, you can’t Grassley talked about his farming background and his interest in government. just visit with people over 50 who come to town hall meetings,” Grassley said to the students.

The group included seniors, FFA members and Iowa Jobs for America’s Graduates (iJAG) members.

Bill Messerole, high school principal, said the visit gave the students a unique opportunity to see government in action.

“It brings government to them in a local sense,” Messerole said. “To be able to talk to their local senator and be able to ask questions — I hope it sparked an interest.”

Farming issues Farming was the most-discussed topic of the morning, as several blue-jacketed FFA students offered questions regarding the passage of family farms from generation to generation, the Des Moines Water Works lawsuit and foreign agriculture markets.

As a member of a multi-generational farming family, Grassley said he is one of two family farmers in the Senate and that having “dirt under your fingernails” gives a senator a unique and valuable perspective on agricultural issues.

Grassley also discussed the Environmental Protection Agency’s desire to expand the definition of “waters of the U.S.” to the extent that it would include bodies of water

Sen. Charles Grassley took a moment after the town hall meeting to take a photo with the Creston FFA members. Pictured, left to right, are (back) FFA adviser Kelsey Bailey, Zach Hoffman, Wyatt Thompson, Chad Lamb, Grassley, Brooke Thelen, Maddie Skarda, (front) Savannah Hartman and Macy Evans.

as small as road ditches. If it goes through, he said, it would result in a mess of governmental red tape for farmers.

Community college

The potential of government-supported free community college was another main topic of the morning. On a show-of-hands poll of the room, a significant majority of Please see GRASSLEY, Page 2

RUNNING AGAIN Sen. Charles Grassley kicked off his re-election campaign Monday night with a fundraising event in West Des Moines.

The 81-year-old Grassley has served in the U.S. Senate since 1980. He previously served in the Iowa legislature and in the U.S. House of Representatives. What keeps him going? Grassley said his prac-

tice of running three to four miles, four days a week helps him stay young. It’s a habit he started at age 65.

“If anybody thinks I’m too old to run for re-election,” Grassley said with a smile, “I invite them to come to my home in Arlington and run with me.”

If elected in 2016, the veteran senator would be 89 by the end of his term.

DES MOINES (AP) — Farmers are expected to plant a record number of soybean acres this year, but fewer acres of corn as profit potential for the grain remains low due to slumping prices, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said Tuesday in its first report of the new crop season.

The USDA surveyed 84,000 farmers in March to assess their planting intentions for corn, soybeans and other major crops.

Farmers indicated plans to plant a record high 84.6 million acres in soybeans, up 1 percent from last year. But corn acres will fall for the third consecutive year to 89.2 million acres, down 2 percent from last year and the fewest since 2010.

More farmers are favoring soybeans because they cost less to grow and prices farmers receive for soybeans haven’t fallen as quickly as corn. Soybeans also can withstand broader weather variations.

For example, in Iowa, the nation’s leading corn state, the grain costs about $4.23 a bushel to grow when land, machinery and labor costs are factored in, but gets less than $4 a bushel when sold.

Corn can still be profitable for farmers who own their own land and don’t have high overhead costs — particularly in the main corn belt states of Iowa and Illinois where per-acre yields can be high. Many farmers outside of those states, however, are betting they can make more money on soybeans.

North Dakota farmers will cut corn to 2.7 million acres, a significant reduction from the peak of 3.9 million acres in 2013 when corn prices were higher. Soybeans acres in North Dakota will grow to 5.8 million acres from 4.7 million in 2013.

“People that are starting to grow beans have found that in a good year they can produce above average beans and that’s worth planting to get the chance to get an excellent yield,” according to Craig Olson, who farms 3,000 acres with family members in southeast North Dakota. “The upside potential is way higher and the risk is lower for soybeans.”

Indiana farmers think so, too.

Michael Langemeier, associate director of the Center for Commercial Agriculture at Purdue University, said farmers planted Please see USDA, Page 2

Senate passes bill to expand anti-bullying efforts DES MOINES (AP) — Legislation that would give teachers and administrators more authority to respond to school bullying in Iowa passed the Senate on Tuesday, though it’s unclear what version of the bill may advance in the House.

The Senate voted 43-7 in support of the bill, which would give educators the power to investigate cases of bullying off school grounds and sets guidelines on responding to such cases. It also lets

The bill now heads to the House where lawmakers are considering a similar measure. The key difference is $200K in funding in the House bill for training and student pilot program.

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them determine, along with an affected student, if a parent should be informed about a case if doing so might harm the student.

“The basic principle that we have on this legislation is that every Iowa student deserves a safe

learning environment at school,” said Sen. Robert Hogg, D-Cedar Rapids, who led the bill on the floor.

The bill now heads to the House, where lawmakers are considering a similar measure. The key differ-

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ence is $200,000 in funding in the House bill for teacher training and a student pilot program. The Senate bill has the same programs but Hogg removed the appropriation earlier in the session. He said at the time that he wanted to secure the funding through a different legislative process.

That funding removal drew concern Monday from some senators, who debated the bill briefly before moving the vote to Tuesday.

“We’re going to pass a bill, we’re

going to get a headline, we’re going to send out a press release, and we’re going to act like we did something, and I don’t know if we really did do anything,” said Sen. Tony Bisignano, D-Des Moines.

Rep. Quentin Stanerson, R-Center Point, who is leading the bill in the House, said shortly before Tuesday’s vote that he wasn’t sure how his chamber will proceed. Stanerson said he feels strongly that funding should remain in the bill.

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Deaths Amy Webb Creston

Amy Webb, 43, of Creston died M a r c h 30, 2015, at Clarke County Hospital in Osceola.

Celebration of life Webb services will be 10 a.m. Friday, April 3, at Powers Funeral Home, junction of highways 34 and 25, Creston. The Rev. Chuck Spindler will officiate. Burial will be in Winterset City Cemetery. Open visitation will be noon to 3:30 p.m.

Thursday at the funeral home, and later 4 to 8 p.m.

Thursday with family present 5 to 8 p.m. at the Creston High School gymnasium.

Memorials may be given to the Creston football program or the Creston wrestling program. Online condolences may be left at www. powersfh.com.

Amy Suzanne (Welch) Webb, daughter of Connie Larayne (Neisemier) and Ronald Wayne Welch, was born June 17, 1971, in Winterset.

Amy graduated from Winterset High School in 1989, from Southwestern Community College in 1991 and from Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, Mo., in 1993.

On April 2, 1994, Amy married Kevin James Webb in Winterset. They first lived in Des Moines and then on a farm near Winterset.

Amy worked as a social worker all of her adult life.

She began with Progressive Options, the county home for the Winterset area. They moved to Creston in 1996.

Amy then worked with Adams, Taylor and Union County Case Management.

She was currently employed with Southern Hills Specialty Care of Osceola.

Amy was a member of Parent Educator Connections, through the AEA. She also served as a guardian and had been a member of the Fireman’s Wives.

Amy is survived by her husband Kevin Webb of Creston; son Tanner Webb of Creston; mother Connie Welch of Orlando, Fla.; brother Travis (wife Dyan) Welch of Orlando, Fla.; nieces, Madisyn and Morgyn Welch; father- and motherin-law, Jim and Sandy Webb of Creston; sister-in-law Deb Webb of Des Moines; and numerous other family and many friends.

Amy was preceded in death by her father Ronnie “RWW” Welch in 2006; and grandparents, Wayne and Blanche Welch, Fred and Trudy Neisemier, Weldon and Mildred Webb and Lee and Ardelle Slorah.

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the high schoolers said they take dual-enrollment classes at Southwestern Community College.

Grassley said the potential for more federal stipulations on the community college system isn’t necessarily a good thing for a community-oriented school.

“Out of the two words ‘community college,’ the most important is ‘community,’” he said.

Grassley also said the potential program would cost $60 billion over the next ten years. He doesn’t believe it can pass.

National debt In response to a question on national debt, Grassley said he favors an amendment that would require the federal government to pass a balanced budget, a rule that exists in 46 of the United States. However, Grassley said getting it through the legislature would be tough.

Grassley said the Senate worked last week on a plan that would, over the course PRINTED WITH

of time, balance the federal budget. He said it is more favorable than the president’s proposed budget, which would continue to increase the national debt.

Grassley said if young people would write Washington regarding the national debt and its impact on their lives, it could help stimulate more action.

“It would really help if we heard from more young people,” he said.

Other topics included terrorism, bipartisanship, pipelines and whether Hillary Clinton would receive the Democratic presidential candidacy — something Grassley said is very likely.

Following the meeting, the 81-year-old senator hopped on social media to post a photo on Instagram and tweet about the meeting to his 84,500 Twitter followers.

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Monsanto donates $4M to effort to save monarch butterflies ST. LOUIS (AP) — Agribusiness Monsanto Co., whose popular weed killer Roundup has been partly blamed by critics for knocking out monarch butterflies’ habitat, said Tuesday it is committing $4 million to efforts to stem the worrisome decline of the black-and-orange insects.

The St. Louis-based company said that of $3.6 million it is donating to the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation’s Monarch Butterfly Conservation Fund, one-third of that money matches what the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is contributing. The remaining funds will be set aside to mirror what other federal agencies plan to offer over the next three years.

Monsanto also intends to contribute $400,000 to experts and groups working on behalf of the butterfly, which is being considered

Decline of monarchs The decline of the monarchs, which are found throughout the continental U.S., worries environmentalists and scientists. Much of the decline is blamed on destruction of habitat that includes milkweed, on which monarchs lay their eggs and provides the sole source of food for caterpillars that later develop into the distinctive butterflies. for federal protection because its numbers have plunged by more than 90 percent in the past two decades.

The decline of the monarchs, which are found throughout the continental U.S., worries environmentalists and scientists.

Much of the decline is blamed on destruction of habitat that includes milkweed, on which monarchs lay their eggs and provides the sole source of food for caterpillars that later develop into the distinctive butterflies.

Some monarch populations migrate thousands

USDA: Continued from Page 1

1 million more acres of corn than soybeans in 2012, but the difference narrowed to about 400,000 acres last year. The USDA report shows an extra 100,000 acres of soybeans will replace corn this planting season.

Elsewhere, Iowa corn acreage will fall by 100,000 acres to 13.6 million while soybean acres jump 200,000 acres to 10.1 million.

Illinois also expects corn acres to fall while soybeans gain.

Nebraska looks to buck the trend seen in other states, as its corn acres will remain at 9.3 million, but soybeans will fall by 300,000 acres.

Low corn and soybean prices combined with continued high costs for land, equipment, fertilizer and other chemicals will challenge farm

income for the third consecutive year.

The USDA estimates farm income at $73.6 billion this year, down nearly 32 percent from $108 billion last year.

Income in 2014 declined 16 percent from 129 billion the year before.

“If 2015 plays out like we think it might and prices are low again at harvest, we’ll see more financial stress,” Langemeier said.

That kind of news ripples throughout the farm economy.

Equipment purchases stagnate, affecting jobs at manufacturers including John Deere, which announced layoffs last August and more recently in January. Farmers also seek to cut costs by buying less expensive seed, which impacts sales for Monsanto, DuPont Pioneer and other major companies.

Correction

In Tuesday’s Creston News Advertiser story entitled “A ‘swell’ musician,” the family members who surprised Judy Gale on her 35th anniversary as church organist were listed incorrectly. They were her brother from Anamosa and her sister’s family from Kansas City.

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Iowa farmland values fell 11 percent over past year DES MOINES (AP) — A new report says Iowa’s average farmland values fell 11 percent over the past year after a drop of 4.6 percent a year earlier.

The Des Moines Register reports that the Realtors Land Institute says the new average per-acre figure is $7,372, compared with $8,286 a year earlier.

Kyle Hansen with the Realtors Land Institute says farmland values could drop up to 20 percent more over the next three years, depending on the direction of commodity prices. Corn and soybean prices have declined 40 to 50 percent since their high in 2012.

Nationally, farm income is projected to drop 32 percent this year on top of a 16 percent decline in 2014.

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of miles from breeding and wintering grounds in California and Mexico.

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In announcing Tuesday that Monsanto is opening its checkbook, a top com-

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“Monsanto is committed to preserving and protecting the biodiversity of our planet,” Monsanto President and Chief Operating Officer Brett Begemann said. “While weed management has been a factor in the decline of milkweed habitat, the agricultural sector can absolutely be part of the solution in restoring it.”

Monsanto said its grants will go to monarch-related initiatives that include the nonprofit Monarch Watch conservation-and-research program based at the University of Kansas, the Iowa Monarch Conservation Consortium, Pheasants Forever, the University of Illinois-Chicago’s Energy Resources Center and the University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada.

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

Driving tests on Wednesday mornings by appointment.

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

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

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

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YMCA Clover Kids, 4 to 5 p.m. meeting, First Christian Church.

Southwest Iowa Dancers Jam Session, 6 to 9 p.m., Chicken Inn, 3 miles west of Creston on Hwy 34.

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Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railroad retirees coffee, 9 a.m., The Windrow Restaurant.

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

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

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

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Holy Spirit Rectory ReRun Shop, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 107 W. Howard St. Southern Prairie YMCA 55 Plus will not be meeting this week.

CW Club, noon, congregate meal site, restored Creston

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

Ladies Literary Circle, 1:30 p.m., hostess Connie Rhine, reviewer Midge Scurlock.

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

Union Squares, 7:30 p.m., Creston First United Methodist Church. Call Bob Cooper at 7824403 for more information.

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

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

Holy Spirit Rectory ReRun Shop, 9 a.m. to noon, 107 W. Howard St. Family Caregiver Support Group, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Boz’s Kitchen in Corning. For more information, contact Jaleyn at 641-782-4040.

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

Southwest Iowa Dancers, 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.

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

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

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

Narcotics Anonymous (NA), noon open meeting, St. Malachy Rectory, 407 W. Clark St. No smoking.

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

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

AA, 5:30 p.m., Crossroads Mental Health Center, 1003 Cottonwood Rd. Open meeting.

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

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Participants should meet at Hawkins Hideaway Shelter at Poe Hollow Park. Space is limited to 14 GPS units, however, families can share one allowing for more attendees.

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Creston News Advertiser Wednesday, April 1, 2015

OPINION

A behind the scenes look at a jazz competition I took a rare day off Tuesday and made the journey up to Des Moines to help support my girlfriend Pam and her high school band at the Iowa Jazz Championship.

Some of you may know after listening to my karaoke attempts that I was not blessed with musical talent. I tried to serenade my coworkers with my own rendition of Maroon 5’s “Sugar” and they were polite enough to say my pitch was slightly off.

I gave up on my chances of being a rockstar musician in fourth grade after mastering the plastic recorder. While my performances of “Hot Cross Buns” and “Twinkle, Twin-

Miles of trials Jake Waddingham associate editor

kle, Little Star” were solid, I knew it was the pinnacle of my career.

My reasons for not participating in band were never out of disrespect for the program. I love listening to bands perform at sporting events. They help create a unique atmosphere and act as a driving force for cheering on the home team.

Anytime that I am in the car, the radio is on. I surf the channels con-

stantly to avoid commercials and talk show hosts so I can get back to the music faster.

I was always active in speech and plays, but being part of the band was never my calling.

Until I started dating Pam, the world of band competitions and the different seasons they go through was totally foreign to me.

Now I have froze on the bleachers in Ankeny watching a marching band competition, learned what a flugelhorn does and furthered my respect for the students who participate in the arts.

We had a great day with an early lunch at Zombie Burger and I snapped some candid photos of

them on the steps of the Iowa State Capitol. As their performance time got closer, Pam and her students barely seemed nervous.

Luckily, I was nervous enough for all of them. They unloaded an entire trailer of supplies. If they forgot something, I was never able to tell because everyone was so calm. After thirty minutes of warm up, they collected all their equipment again and shuttled it down the hall to their performance room.

Then, like they have probably practiced a thousand times, the band counted off and played their four pieces of music. Even on stage, the kids were smiling and silently cheering each other on during solo

performances.

They placed fourth overall in 3A out of 16 teams.

While it wasn’t a relaxing day off because I was on edge hoping everything went well, I really enjoyed getting to see some of the behind the scenes action at a competition.

The arts can help provide valuable life lessons for our students. I am always quick to encourage people to support athletics, so let this be my pitch to also check out the band performances, speech contests and plays.

Even if you are like me and don’t understand the fine details, I can promise it is still an enjoyable experience.

Letter to the editor

Thank you From First United Methodist Church Creston

Members of Creston First United Methodist Church would like to thank the community for supporting Creston Police and Union

County Sheriff’s department by attending the fundraiser spaghetti supper Saturday. Total raised was $1,126.

A special thank you to Fareway, Hy-Vee and Walmart for their donations.

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Pope Francis will visit President Obama at the White House HOLLYWOOD — God Bless America and how’s everybody?

Johnny Carson’s life will be made into a Broadway musical based on his attorney’s best-selling book. It includes his drinking, his womanizing, his partying with hookers and a close call with the Mafia over a mobster’s gal.

Johnny’s defenders point out that we only lost one president on his watch.

The White House confirmed that Pope Francis will visit President Obama at the White House in September. They’ve scheduled a stay of six hours. Pope Francis will spend fifteen minutes with the president and then five hours and forty-five minutes hearing confessions from the Secret Service agents.

Major League Baseball begins its season Monday with the traditional Opening Day ceremony in Cincinnati. The fans are ready.

The Republicans in Congress are thinking about voting to make Opening Day a national holiday and that’s the closest they’ll come all year to immigration reform.

President Obama’s foursome at the Florida Country Club Sunday included a Halliburton board member, the Houston Astros owner and a big Wall Streeter. This is the time for him to network. When Bill Clinton left the White House, he was not allowed to join Pebble Beach, and it’s a public golf course.

Hillary Clinton was accused of wiping her server clean when Congress sought her Secretary of State e-mails. It’s a generational reflex.

Topical humor Argus Hamilton

When Baby Boomers vowed we’d learned from Nixon’s mistakes, it didn’t mean don’t burglarize your opponent’s headquarters, it meant burn all the evidence.

Florida’s former governor Jeb Bush topped Monday’s first poll of all the likely GOP candidates for president. It indicates fifty-one percent of Republicans saying they could see themselves voting for him. Jeb Bush has tremendous name recognition, and if he can overcome that he’s got a chance to win.

Democratic Governor Martin O’Malley told ABC News Sunday that the presidency isn’t a crown to be passed back and forth between two families. The Protestants can see it all coming. The liberals and the reformers are never going to rest until all our country’s British traditions are a thing of the past.

Marco Rubio said he’ll announce for president in April and try to repair all the damage done to the U.S. economy and foreign policy by Obama. This was an excellent workout for him. Just in case he gets elected president, he wants to get in the practice of blaming everything on the previous president.

Iran insisted Sunday on keeping its own enriched uranium in Iran rather than agreeing to store their

enriched uranium in Russia as U.S. negotiators are demanding. That pretty much tells you everything.

Iran is considered so dangerous we’re actually safer building up Russia’s nuclear stockpile.

The GOP Congress and the GOP Senate spent all week hammering out a budget which they say is fiscally responsible while protecting national security. The details aren’t easy to decipher.

The Mullahs don’t realize it, but Congress just budgeted the upcoming war with Iran under office supplies.

President Obama won a battle for Obamacare in the U.S. Supreme Court which ruled that death panels don’t exist yet so they can’t be ruled illegal. The president insisted that Obamacare doesn’t include death panels that pull the plug on Grandma. His plan calls for the much cleaner pillow option.

The British Medical Journal released a study which endorses the health benefits that are inherent in a person doing charitable work in his spare time. The study said that volunteering can reduce the risk of heart problems. That would be terrific if it didn’t also reduce the risk of having fun on Saturdays.

Amanda Knox will fly to Italy to sue for compensation for the four years she had to spend in an Italian prison after her acquittal for murder Friday. She says she’s not bitter. Her only regret is that she wasn’t tranferred to a jail in Spain, where the language is a lot more useful once she got back home.

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Creston Radio Auction Block Auction starts 8:30 a.m., Saturday, April 4 & 11

AM 1520 - FM 101.3 www.ksibradio.com

Please stop by merchants store to see these items listed.To bid, listen to Creston Radio, then call AdAir County HeAltH And Fitness: One year Family membership to Adair County Health and Fitness AdAms County speedwAy: General admission tickets AdAms street Country lodge: One night stay at the Lodge for one couple, One night stay at the Bunkhouse for two people AdAms street espresso: $20.00 Certificates AFton Fitness Center: Annual Single person membership, 3 month membership for a family up to 4, 3 month membership for a couple A&g: $20.00 Certificates towards purchase in lounge or restaurant. *No cash back Akin Building Center: White Clad Wood French Patio door, 64"x80", Integrity with screen AmeriCAn Home design Center: Holland Apex Grill, put together, burnt off and ready to grill.

Stainless steel body Bolton CABinetry: $600.00 Certificate towards custom kitchen cabinets or vanities Big Boyz toyz: B&W Turnover Ball, Remote starter for car or truck Boyd AppliAnCe: Amana Frontload Washer, Amana Frontload Dryer, Electrolux Smooth Top Electric Range, Electrolux Built-in Dishwasher *Delivery, installation, cords, hoses, extra on everything tHe CArpet store: $250.00 Certificates towards purchase *No cash back, must present coupon prior to purchase, not valid with other offer or discounts Coen's Furniture: Vaughn Bassett 5 piece Bedroom set-Wheat Finish (1 triple dresser, 1 mirror, 1 queen headboard, 1 chest, 1 nightstand) Colors, FlorAl And Home deCorAting: $25.00 Certificates towards anything in the store except Supreme Cleaners services Cook Video: Maytag Gemini Range Black double oven, Maytag black 25 cubic ft French door refrigerator, Whirlpool built in dishwasher-white. *Delivery and installation extra Corning meAt proCessing: $10.00 Certificates towards purchase of retail cuts of meat, $50.00 Certificates to be applied towards the cost of processing (beef, lamb, pork only) *N/A for deer Creston AutomotiVe: Certificates for: Fuel system service, power steering service, transmission service (does not include filter), regular oil change, premium oil change (oil additive up to five quarts of Motorcraft 5W20 or 5W30 and Motorcraft filter), one vehicle detail CurVes in Creston: Ten Tans, One month of Curves Fitness Curtis HeAting And Cooling: $350 off installation of a new air conditioner tHe dAlly post: $30.00 Certificates dunning repAir: Tire balancing for four tires, A/C service; charging and checking A/C system, freon, oils and flush included el rAnCHito: $20.00 Certificates Fireside BAr And grill in diAgonAl: $25.00 Certificates FiVe oAks stoCk FArms: One stud fee, your choice of the three studs at Five Oaks Stock Farms 4-stAr seeds: 4-Star Seed Corn, 6773 VT Double Pro 111 Day Corn. Contact Ralph at 641-7400244 FredriCksen memoriAls: Grey monument and base. 3' by 1'8" on a 4' base, carved with a beautiful wild rose design. Front, back and top are polished, sides are rock pitched. Bid includes monument; carved, lettered and installed with a granite foundation cover. Cost is $4,285.00 which includes tax. Bidder has the option to change carvings or upgrade to a different size, shape or color Fudgetown: Brown Marshfield Couch HAnson Fitness: One family membership, one adult membership, 12 personal training sessions (one person) greenField lumBer: Griplite fluorescent light, shoe rack, speakers, 7 ½ HP Garage opener, Leafhog Blower/vac/mulch HAir House: Acrylic nails with Colleen, Gel manicure with Colleen, shampoo, cut airwave with Colleen, Cut and highlights with Colleen, Gel manicure with Jennifer, cut and highlights with Jennifer, shampoo, cut and airwave with Jennifer, Gel pedicure with Jennifer, one liter of My Shampoo Hi-Crest Auto: Snap-On 4-Wheel inspection and alignment (does not include parts), BG Cooling System Flush J&A Flooring: $100.00 Certificates towards any purchase *No cash back Jm welding: Custom made fire pit: Custom, durable 1/8” steel hexagon fire pit that is 30” in diameter with a bottom and 8” legs for an overall height of 18” tall. Upon purchase, the customer will, if desired provide JM Welding with a one letter initial. This initial will be used to

782-2155 or 782-8467 or #101 on Chat Mobility phone

customize 3 opposite sides of the fire pit. Once the initials are in place, the entire fire pit will be given a coat of black, high heat paint for an overall beautiful, complete finish. kAnsAs street deli And mArket And purple Cow Antiques And interiors: $20.00 towards custom framing, $20.00 towards farmraised beef, $10.00 food certificate, $15.00 fresh flower certificates kilgore's: $25.00 Cash Certificates towards purchase of parts, service or campers *No cash back, not valid on rentals lAkesHore golF And Country CluB: A new member family membership (includes $100.00 in stock) lenox HArdwAre: 6,000 BTU Window air conditioner lenox monument serViCe: Granite Monument: India Mahogany color. Size: Die: 42"x8"x24", Double heart, all polish, base: 56"x14"x8" Polish Top with Polish 2" margin, balance rock pitch.

Pad is Rockville White, size: 68"x24"x3" Sawn Top, Balance Rock Pitch and set on a concrete foundation. Lettered and Carved on front and lettered on back. Retail value is $4,192.26 Please contact CB Adams at Lenox Monument with any questions you may have about this monument linColn's lAwn CAre: Rounded square planter; color is Heaven Blue and a set of three, Tall egg pot planter; color is blue and green and a set of three, River clump Birch tree; 10 gallon, Red Sunset Maple tree; 10 gallon, $100.00 certificates for any service or merchandise tHe loBBy: $20.00 Certificates mAple street memories: $20.00 Certificates good for anything in the store mr. CleAn CArpet CAre: $50.00 Certificates towards cleaning carpet (will clean approximately 200 square ft.) N/A for upholstery cleaning. Call Ron, at 782-5220 to make an appointment my sister's plACe: $25.00 Certificates towards greenhouse purchase tHe oFFiCe: $25.00 Certificates oFFiCe mACHines: Lorell highback mesh chair tHe old mArket; primitiVes, Antiques And giFts in Creston: Painting Party for up to ten people, 1 6ft Custom made harvest table and one bench. This table is made to order to your liking. Distressed of your choice, brands included 2 sAints winery: Private wine tasting for up to 15 people with souvenir wine glass (Make sure to please call ahead for reservations at 641-396-2102) pizzA rAnCH: Certificates for any large pizza, medium fruit pizza, 2pc chicken dinner, adult lunch buffet, adult evening buffet, and 8pc chicken box pit CHArger: 12 Month Supply of Pit Charger for 2-1,000 head hog finishing units. Contact Tim Krammer at 402-321-1029 rHine Body sHop: $50.00 Certificates towards body shop stine seed: Seed Corn; Stine R9732 VT Pro 110 Day corn and you can switch to longer or shorter day corn. Call Bart at 641-344-0104 sCHwesers in Creston: $20.00 and $10.00 Certificates soutHern prAirie ymCA: Single Parent Membership, Family Membership, Individual Adult Membership stAlker CHeVrolet: $500.00 Certificate towards anything Stalker Chevrolet sells: Cars, trucks, parts, service, accessories supreme CleAners: $20.00 Certificates 3C's diner in Corning: $20 Cash Certificates towards purchase teresA's FlorAl: $50.00 Certificates towards purchase of fresh plants or flowers titAn mACHinery in greenField: 30 Gallon bulk oil (Your choice of Hytran or engine oil, bring your own container) trinity sAlon And dAy spA: $100.00 Service gift certificates (good towards any service but N/A for products) twin oAks: Cedar Log Sign, Hawkeye Sign, ISU Sign upper Crust CulinAry CreAtions: Cookie of the Month: 2 dozen drop cookies of your choice per month, Frozen Meals: One frozen meal per month for a year (most serve 4-6) up in smoke: $25.00 Certificate wArren CulturAl Center: 2 Tickets to "Best of Vegas" on April 25, 2015. One night stay in the Balcony Bedroom Suite at the Warren Cultural Center weAVer meAts: Whole hog processing, 1/2 hog processing, $50.00 meat certificate tHe windrow: Big Juanita, Hot Pepper Jack Cheese Balls, Taco Salad (beef or chicken), Prime rib sandwich, Tuesday night chicken bar, Wednesday night Tostado bar, Thursday night pasta bar winterstien ConstruCtion And Boulder designs: $100.00 certificate to Bordermagic, 30x24 boulder

The following items will be sold on Saturday, April 4th at the times noted

8:30 Lenox Monument Service: Granite Monument Boyd Appliance Center: Electrolux built in dishwasher (stainless steel) Adair County Fitness Center: 1 year family membership Weaver Meats: 1 whole hog processing

10:00 Boyd Appliance Center: Electrolux smooth top electric range (stainless steel) Creston Automotive: Vehicle Detail Dunning Repair: auto A/C service

8:45 Coen Furniture: Vaughn Bassett 5 piece Queen bedroom set The Old Market: 6 foot custom made harvest table and 1 bench Greenfield Lumber Company: In ceiling stereo speakers

10:15 Stalker Chevrolet: $500 certificate The Old Market: Painting party for up to 10 people Trinity Salon and Day Spa: $100 certificates Office Machines: Lorell high back mesh office chair

9:00 Pit Charger: 12 month supply of Pit Charger Big Boyz Toyz: B&W Turnover 5th wheel ball installed J&A Flooring: $100 cash certificates

10:30 Curtis Heating and Cooling: $350 certificate for installation of new air conditioner Lincolns Lawn Care: Set of 3 rounded square planters Adams Street Country Lodge: 1 night stay at the Bunk House

9:15 Cook Video & Appliance: Maytag 25 cu ft french door refrigerator (Black) Bolton Cabinetry: $600 certificate Two Saints Winery: Private wine tasting for up to 15 people

10:45 Lenox Hardware: 6000 btu window air conditioner Greenfield Lumber: Leafhog blower/vac/mulch Hi Crest Auto: BG cooling system flush

9:30 American Home Design Center: Holland Apex Grill 5 Oaks Stock Farm: 1 stud fee JM Welding: Custom made fire pit

11:00 Upper Crust Culinary Creations: 2 dozen cookies per month for 1 year Warren Cultural Center: 2 tickets to “Best of Vegas” April 25 Mr Clean Carpet: $50 certificates

9:45 Southern Prairie YMCA: Memberships Winterstien Construction & Boulder Designs: $100 certificates

11:15 Big Boyz Toyz: Remote Start Teresa’s Fine Floral: $50 certificates Greenfield Lumber: Griplite fluorescent light

This is just a partial listing of items for the Spring Creston Radio Auction Block For complete listing and photos go to www.ksibradio.com

Visa/Mastercard Cash or Good Check Auction starts at 8:30 a.m., Saturday, April 4 & 11

AM 1520 - FM 101.3

We will record your bid and telephone number and sell to the highest bidder. After you have finished bidding on the items you are interested in, you should stop by Creston Radio to pay for the items and get your CERTIFICATES OF PURCHASE. Most merchandise is located in the consignors store.

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ENTERTAINMENT

Is there rust in my lettuce?

Dear Heloise: When cutting a head of LETTUCE, I sometimes find brown spots and streaks throughout the inside. It looks like rust.

What is it, and is it safe to eat? — Bev G., Timberville, Va. Yes, it’s safe to eat, but it does look a little yucky in a salad bowl!

These brown spots have a funny name (I think): “russet spotting.” I guess it’s sort of like rust on something, but it’s not rust! Here is how this comes about, according to experts in this field: If lettuce is transported and shipped in the same truck with apples or bananas, it’s a “recipe” for brown spots. The fruit gives off ethylene gas, and the lettuce absorbs it. Usually you find this on iceberg lettuce, which is very light green and full of moisture. — Heloise CLEANING HINT Dear Heloise: My mom had a pristine refrigerator that required very little cleaning. She said that every time you put an item in it, just wipe it off after using.

Sure worked great. — Sherri A. in Florida Smart mom, and a quick lesson on how to prevent

Hints from Heloise

FAMILY CIRCUS® by Bill Keane

LOCKHORNS® by Hoest & Reiner

“bad breath in the refrigerator”: Pour it into a shallow bowl or container so there is more surface area to absorb as much odor as possible. — Heloise FREEZING MEAT Dear Heloise: Here’s a hint: I buy ground meat in bulk at a warehouse club and separate it into desired smaller quantities. I place it into a freezer plastic bag and seal it with a rolling pin or the palm of my hand to make the meat as thin as possible.

The bags are placed, flat, into the freezer. They take up relatively little space. — Marilyn Idell, Jackson, N.J. NO GERMS Dear Heloise: While stuffing and seasoning a BEETLE BAILEY® by Greg & Mort Walker raw chicken the other day, I counted five times that I washed my hands in between adding each ingredient.

The next time, I measured the ingredients into paper muffin cups before I started. No cleanup after, and I prepared the chicken without constantly washing in between. — Jaymie H., via email

having to clean the whole refrigerator at one time! What a chore! This is my Heloise 120-Second Guideline: I try to clean off one shelf, wipe down the door handle or discard that bottle of salad dressing that has a teaspoon left. Cleaning now prevents a big cleaning later. Baking soda always should be in every kitchen and bathroom to quick-clean a sink or sprinkle in the trash can! A bowl of baking soda helps keeps stinky odors away, too. It’s another reason why I love it so much and always have some in the house! For more baking-soda hints, order my Heloise’s Baking Soda Hints and Recipes pamphlet, either online at www.Heloise.com or by sending $5 and a long, self-addressed, stamped (70 cents) envelope to: Heloise/Baking Soda, P.O. Box 795001, San Antonio, TX 78279-5001 Here (c)2015 by King Features is the Heloise update about BLONDIE® by Dean Young using baking soda to prevent Syndicate Inc.

Horoscope Thursday, April 2, 2015 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) This is a fabulous day for you!

The Sun and Mercury are in your sign dancing beautifully with lucky, moneybags Jupiter. Have fun and think big!

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You have a warm feeling in your tummy today because you feel that all is well with the world. Of course, nothing is perfect, but you can appreciate what you have and who you are.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Enjoy good times with others today, especially younger people in a group. Something will happen that gives you more optimism about the future.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Today is a good day to make your pitch to your boss (or a parent) to get the answer you want. People are receptive to you now.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) This is a fabulous day to travel or explore opportunities in publishing, the media, medicine and the law. It’s also a good day to sign up for a course or get further training.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) This is the perfect day to discuss inheritances, taxes, debt or shared property. Listen to others, and you will be laughing all the way to the bank.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) You feel sociable and friendly today, which is why your dealings with partners and close friends will go well. In fact, you will attract people to you today.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) What a positive day at work! Sit down with co-workers for important discussions.

Whatever you do, you will enjoy working with others today. Work-related travel also is likely.

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Hartsock joins Groumoutis as SWCC golf signee

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

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Forbes hired JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (AP) — Former Wichita State assistant Steve Forbes says he plans to build a winner at East Tennessee State by following the same formula that worked at his old school.

After being introduced Monday as ETSU’s coach, Forbes said he was indebted to Wichita State coach Gregg Marshall and noted that they share the same philosophies.

“I believe in all the things that he believes i n , ” Forbes said.

“He’s given me a t r e mend o u s Forbes blueprint to bring here to East Tennessee State.”

Forbes replaces Murry Bartow. ETSU fired Bartow on March 13 after he went 224-165 with three NCAA Tournament appearances in 12 seasons. ETSU earned the last of those NCAA invitations in 2010.

ETSU went 16-14 this season and lost eight of its final 12 games, including each of the last four.

The 50-year-old Forbes, a former coach of the Southwestern Community College Spartans, spent the past two seasons at Wichita State after going 62-6 in two seasons as the head coach at Northwest Florida State, a junior college in Niceville, Florida.

Forbes said the ETSU job appealed to him in part because of his previous connections with the area. Forbes spent five seasons working as an assistant on Bruce Pearl’s Tennessee staff.

Barnes moves KNOXVILLE, Tenn.

(AP) — When he gave his farewell press conference after an unwanted exit from Texas, Rick Barnes predicted he’d be coaching again “quicker than you probably think.”

It turns out Barnes already had a pretty good idea where he’d end up.

Barnes had begun talking to Tennessee athletic director Dave Hart about the Volunteers’ coaching vacancy Saturday, the day before his departure from Texas was announced.

His move from one shade of orange to another became official Tuesday when Barnes was introduced as Tennessee’s new men’s basketball coach.

Barnes succeeds Donnie Tyndall, who was fired Friday after going 16-16 in his lone season at Tennessee amid an NCAA investigation into his twoyear tenure at Southern Mississippi. Barnes agreed to terms on a six-year contract that will pay him $2.25 million annually.

A second golfer with state championship experience from Creston has joined the 2015-16 Southwestern Community College golf team and coach Larry Shimono.

Sam Hartsock, a multisport athlete at Creston High School, signed with Southwestern last week.

H a r t sock joins Panther teammate Christian G r o u m o u tis, who s i g n e d Groumoutis with the Spartans earlier in March.

Originally, Hartsock planned on attending Iowa State University next year.

While planning a major in either a business/finance or medical field, the Creston senior said he decided to extend his golfing career while starting his education at SWCC next fall.

“I thought it would be better for myself and I wanted to develop my golf

CNA photo by LARRY PETERSON

Shown at the signing of Sam Hartsock of Creston for Southwestern Community College golf are, from left in front, parents Wendy and Tom Hartsock with Sam. In back, SWCC golf coach Larry Shimono and Creston/O-M golf coach Jan Lesan.

game another year,” Hartsock said. “I enjoy playing competitive golf.”

Having a high school teammate from two state tournament appearances, including a state championship in 2013, makes it that much better, he said.

“It will be really nice having Christian around,” Hartsock said. “We’ve always been golf buddies and played together. We’re looking to put SWCC golf

on that national level.”

It’s also a proud moment for Panther coach Jan Lesan, who will have four collegiate golfers from the program when Groumoutis and Hartsock join Kirkwood’s Carson Whittington and Central College’s Hunter Sickels in extending their careers. Also, former state tournament golfer Ryan Palser is a former member of the Kirkwood Community College golf

4x400 sweep highlights night for Creston girls

By SCOTT VICKER

CNA sports editor • svicker@crestonnews.com

SHENANDOAH — “It was a good first meet,” Creston head girls track coach Clay Arnold said after Tuesday’s Hawkeye 10 Conference Southern Division Meet here. “The finish was extra special.”

That’s because Arnold’s Panthers took the top two spots in the 4x400 relay in an impressive race.

The “B” team of Lexie Little, Breanna Wallace, Jami Sickels and Taylor Briley won the race in 4:25.47, while the “A” team of Raegen Smith, Maria Mostek, Jessica Beatty and Natalie Mostek took second in 4:25.86.

The Panthers won four events in total and placed third out of five teams with 65.5 points in the team standings.

But it was the 4x400 that was the highlight of the night for Arnold.

“The 4x4 was the race of the night,” he said. “That definitely panned out exactly like we were planning. Everybody leaving the stadium was talking about it. I split up my four fastest 400 runners into what I thought would be two evenly matched teams. Turned out, we had some good competition from Shenandoah and a little from Glenwood.”

The Creston “B” team led through the first two legs of the race, with the “A” team close behind, before Shenandoah took control going into the final exchange.

At the final exchange, Shenandoah led with Creston’s “A” team in second, Glenwood in third and the Creston “B” team in fourth.

“Taylor Briley went ahead and shifted into beast mode with a 62.44,” Arnold said about Briley’s anchor on for the “B” team.

“Briley was at least 30 meters back when she Briley got it. She got a look her eye and I knew the race was over then. Got rid of third place in the first 100 meters. Then ran down Natalie at about the 200-meter mark. Then took the Shen girl and blew her away down the straightaway. Then Natalie, with 100 meters left, shifted into overdrive to get the Shen girl, too.”

In fact, all night long, the Panther girls showed off their depth at 400 and 800 meters.

The 4x800 relay team of Maria Mostek, Little, Briley and Natalie

Mostek won with a time of 10:13.56.

The 4x800 “B” relay team of Beatty, Rachel Shepherd, Jami Sickels and Kristy Powers finished third in 11:00.05.

“We stacked up the ‘A’ 4x8,” Arnold said. “We knew there wasn’t going to be anybody to compete with us. We’re trying to run some fast times the next three weeks to qualify for Drake. We knew we’d have to run by ourselves.”

Arnold said six of the eight Panther girls competing in the 4x800 relay ran their second-lap split within 5 seconds of their first lap, which was a goal he gave them going into the race.

The Panthers claimed the victory in the distance medley relay, as well, thanks to a big anchor leg from Maria Mostek. When Mostek took the baton, she was about 50-60 meters back of the leaders.

“She chewed M. Mostek that up in no time, whatsoever, for first place,” Arnold said. “She ran a 2:33.79 anchor. Wallace ran a 66.9 third leg.”

Kiersten Latham and Josie Sickels also ran on that winning relay.

The fourth event victory of the night came from senior Monica Powers in the 3,000 meters.

Running the race for the first time since her freshman year, Powers ran a new PR by more than a minute in 12:44.57.

“I told Monica M. Powers before the race I wanted her to go out and win it,” Arnold said. “I don’t think she really believed me.

She ran a really strong, smart race.

Listened to me really well.”

Natalie Mostek finished second in the high jump by clearing 4-10, while Wallace, a freshman, cleared 4-8. Sophomore Hannah Hood made her high school debut in the shot put, placing fourth with a toss of 32-10.25. Sister Marie Hood finished fifth with a throw of 29-11.50.

Briley, Natalie Mostek and Smith finished third through fifth in the 400 meter dash. The 4x200 relay of Beatty, Josie Sickels, Latham and Sydney Suiter placed third.

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team.

“It will be exciting to have Sam Hartsock and Christian Groumoutis stay in Creston to continue their education and golf careers at SWCC,” Lesan said. “These two young men live on the golf course and to continue their golf careers is only right.”

There’s an added benefit to SWCC having Crestmoor Golf Club as its practice course, Lesan noted.

“With Sam and Christian sharing Crestmoor for practice, the Creston/O-M golf team will continue to benefit from their expertise and knowledge of the game,” Lesan said. “Plus, it gives the high school team a chance to continue to support their former players.

The camaraderie demonstrated by dedicated golfers like Hunter, Carson, Sam and Christian have set high standards for the golf team for years.”

“To have four guys playing in college says a lot for everything coach Lesan has done and the tradition we have built at Creston High School,” Hartsock said.

In high school, Hartsock was a four-year letterwinner in golf, two years in basketball and three years in football. His high school golf team was state champion in 2013 and state runner-up in 2014.

Academically, Hartsock has been on the honor roll all four years of high school, is in the top 10 percent of his class and attended the National Youth Leadership Conference. He is the son of Thomas and Wendy Hartsock of Creston.

Eight placewinners for Creston boys at H-10 Southern Division Meet

By SCOTT VICKER

CNA sports editor • svicker@crestonnews.com

CLARINDA — The Creston boys track team kicked off its season here Tuesday at the Hawkeye 10 Conference Southern Division Meet.

With half of the Creston team being comprised of freshmen, head coach Pat Schlapia used Tuesday’s meet with unlimited entries as a chance for his team to get some time trials in.

“We used a lot of our individual open events for time trials,” Schlapia said. “With it being unlimited entries, it was nice to get everybody into some competition. We weren’t concerned as far as overall team placing. We just wanted to get some times down for our older ones and we wanted to find out about our freshmen.”

The running events were completed in just under 2 hours, with only five teams competing in the meet, making for short recovery times.

Jay Wolfe started his senior campaign by running away with the 800 meter championship and dipping below the 2-minute mark in the event.

Wolfe ran Wolfe splits of 59 seconds and 1:00 for a 1:59.54, cruising to the victory.

Senior teammate Bryce Briley came in second at 2:13.04. Junior Nick Walsh finished fourth in 2:20.04, but only two athletes from each school counted for team points.

“That was nice to see Jay being able to go sub-2 right off the bat,” Schlapia said. “Bryce ran his first open 800 of his career. He ran a nice race. With the quick turnaround, there’s still some mental work we’re going to work on. I think he did a fine job.”

Both Wolfe and Briley combined with Walsh and freshman Dalten Bierle for Creston’s only other event victory of the night, winning the 4x800 relay.

Briley split 2:04 on the leadoff leg, followed by a 2:19 from Bierle, 2:16 from Walsh and Wolfe anchored in 2:03, as the Panthers ran 8:45.36.

“Basically, Bryce broke out Briley of the pack on

the second 200,” Schlapia said.

“With Dalten and Nick getting their first taste of the 4x800, they had to fight off guys trying to cut the gap on them. They were able to maintain first place. Jay was able to coast and save for the upcoming events. That was a good start for that group.”

In total, Creston had eight placewinners.

The 4x400 relay team, which consisted of the same group as the 4x800 relay, finished third in 3:48.73.

The 4x200 relay team of Alex Tamerius, Joe Eblen, Chris Foster and Seth Maitlen placed fourth in 1:43.94.

“That was nice to see those guys in the hunt there,” Schlapia said.

“We’ve got three experienced ones coming back, along with Joe. All our relays, the more familiar we are with each other and the more work we can do with batons will help us.”

Maitlen in the 100 meter dash and freshman Cody Wagner in the 200 meter dash each placed fifth.

Maitlen crossed the line in 12.34 seconds, with Wagner running 25.47 in Maitlen the 200.

Freshman Trevor Downing finished sixth in the shot put, but jumped up to fifth, scoring a point, with Glenwood having three in the top five.

Downing threw 38 feet, 5.50 inches, with Cody Tanner finishing close behind at 37-1.50.

Freshman Dylan Linch just missed placing in the 3,200 meters, running 12:56.45 for sixth place.

“With the 20 that competed, it gave us a chance to get out and compete against some other schools instead of practicing on our own,” Schlapia said. “But it does show we have a lot of hard work in front of us. We did see a lot of positive things.”

Creston returns to action 4:30 p.m. Friday at Winterset.

Hawkeye 10 Conference Southern Division Meet At Clarinda Team standings — 1. Glenwood 145, 2. Clarinda 76, 3. Shenandoah 66, 4.

Red Oak 52, 5. Creston 31.

Discus — 1. Kyle Griffin, Glen, 130-4; 8. Cody Tanner, Crest, 108-2; 11. Trevor Downing, Crest, 102-4; 12. Tucker Flynn, Crest, 95-10; 29. Shaun Irelan, Crest, 48-5.

Shot put — 1. Jared DeVoe, Clar, 46-1; 6. Trevor Downing, Crest, 38-5.50; 11. Cody Tanner, Crest, 37-1.50; 15.

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day, March 23, 2015 in the Board Room at 6:01 PM. President Dunphy presided and the following answered roll call: Eagan, Fyock, Snodgrass and Zumbach.

Administrators present were: Callie Anderson, Jeff, Bevins, Scott Driskell, Billie Jo Greene, Steve McDermott, Bill Messerole and Kevin Teno.

The news media and visitors were present.

The vision of the Creston C.S.D. is to provide the foundation for students to become lifelong learners, and positive, confident and compassionate citizens.

Fyock moved, Zumbach seconded that the agenda be approved as presented. Motion carried 5-0.

Zumbach moved Fyock seconded dle events, andand that definitely that the Board approve the minutes of the showed16on Saturday.”

February regular meeting and March 9 special the bills including the Formeeting, Murray, Matt Rockschoolhouse fund, the financial reports for hold finished sixth in the 400 February 2015, resignations of Jesus Rodriguez, K-6 PEthe andway.

Head meter K-12 dashELL, to lead Boys Soccer Coach; Meg Haines, Peppers Rockhold ran 1:00.07.

Coach and termination of employment of Christopher Schmitz, and conBruce Jennercustodian Invitational tracts with Mallory Peterson, March 28 HS Math and Ryan McKim 1/2 HS Science and 1/2 HS GIRLS At-Risk. carried—5-0.

TeamMotion standings 1. St. Joseph The Board discussed Prescott CSD Central 150.5, 2. Westthe Central Valley and Creston CSD consolidation. Vote will 87, 3.

Shenandoah 86, 4.

Interstate be conducted on April 7, 2015.

35Students 73.5, 5.competed BGM 39, 6. District Southwest at the IndiValleyEvents 36, 7.Speech West contest Nodaway 21, 8. vidual at Dowling Des Moines Lincoln 16, 9. Murray Catholic High School on February 28.

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Iowa Advancing to State IE Speech Competition: Mariah Harlan, prose, I rating for Christian Academy 8. performing "Personally Speaking 55 meter hurdles — 1. Kristin from Kidding Ellen DeCulp,Seriously...

WCV, I'm 9.25; 3. byElizabeth Generes.

Lorelei Herzberg, SWV,Herrod, 10.29. musical theater, I rating for performing "Bring on the Men meter dashMaya — Struhar, 1. Olivia from55Jekyll and Hyde. muMcAtee, 7.67; 7. Kaylea performing "I Can sical theater, WCV, I rating for Weichman, 8.27; 10.Miguel Mia Hear the Bells”SWV, from Hairspray.

Hummell, SWV,theater, 8.40. I rating for perVillegas, musical 200 meter — My 1. Jolissa forming "Don't dash Rain on Parade” from Funny Girl.

Kriegel, BGM, 27.46; 10. Oakley Other contestants from CHS: Nicole Goodvin, SWV, 30.96; 14. Kaylea Akers, prose, IISWV, rating 31.37; for performWeichman, 20. ing Looking Moore, for Alaska

by John Kennedy SWV, 31.81;Green 25.

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Murray, 5:55.94; 9. Kendra Top, Hawkeye 10 Senior Academic Award SWV, 6:16.11.

Winners: Creston O-M Wrestling - Alex 400 Tayler meterPettit, dashand — Tanner 1. Jolissa Fargo, Web, Kriegel, BGM, 1:03.14; Elizabeth - Jenna Manager. Wrestling Cheer 7.

Squad Herzberg, SWV, Shepherd.

Girls 1:10.80; Basketball12.- Kayla Maria Siefkas, Murray, 13. Brandi Mostek, Brenna 1:16.56; Baker, and Natalie Mostek.

Basketball - Sam Gilbert, Boys Murray, 1:19.55; 17.Hartsock, Emily Jay Wolfe, and Jake1:26.97; Miller. 18. Dezirae Campbell, SWV, CrestonSWV, O/M 1:28.69. placed 4th at the State Archer, Wrestling Duals on Wednesday, Feb. 18.

4x200 relay — 1. St. Joseph at the State IndiCreston place 2nd 4.

Central,O/M1:56.91; Southwest vidual Wrestling Tournament. Place winValley, 2:05.42. ner include: Wyatt Thompson - 4th, 800 meters — 1.Chase Paityn Howat, Shiltz - 1st, Spencer Wrey - 2nd, St. Maitlen Joseph, 2:23.79; 17. -Payton Seth - 4th, Kadon Hullet 6th.

Thomas, SWV,team 3:18.27. placed 3rd: Ashley Girls Bowling Knipfer, Madison Hance, Charley Distance medley relay Parcher, — 1.

Alex Jenna Valley, Hayes 4:53.41; 4.

WestMiller, Central Ashely Knipfer placed Emily Stultz.

Southwest Valley, 5:15.32.

3rd 3,000 as an Individual. meters —Boys 1. Bowling ShelbyBlake Eddy qualified State Bowling.

Hunemiller, WCV, for 12:46.24; 2. Kylie Paula Jacobson and Trish Dickinson Shields, Murray, 13:12.06; Kendra presented the curriculum report5. for grade Top, stating SWV, 13:57.96. teachers are trying to find JK-5 4x400 relay — 1.strategies, St. Joseph ways to teach common have Central,assessments 4:29.82;so 4.

Southwest common students can leave Valley, 4:55.79. their grade level with similar experiences.

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ALL our students. IncorSt. Joseph, porating AIW learning daily and allowing Long jump — 1. Olivia McAtee, students more accountability to become WCV, 16-4; 7. Dianna Berggren, life-long learners. Constantly data SWV, 12-10.75; 8. Brandi using Gilbert, to drive instruction and determine WIN Murray, 12-8.25; 11. Renee groups.

Open enrollment requests from students wanting to attend Creston beginning August 2015 were reviewed by the Board of Directors.

Zumbach moved, Fyock seconded that the Board approve the Agreement for Ethernet Services for 36 months. Motion carried 5-0.

Zumbach moved, Snodgrass seconded that the Board approve the Food Service Software Agreement. Motion carried 5-0.

Zumbach moved, Fyock seconded that the Board approve the Coop Agreements for Activities as presented. Motion carried 5-0.

Zumbach moved, Eagan seconded that the Board approve the out-of-state activity trip for girls track to Maryville, MO. Motion carried 5-0.

The Board reviewed the 2015-2016 Certified Budget to Publish for the April 13 Budget Hearing.

Zumbach moved, Fyock seconded that the Board Resolved, that the Board of Directors of the Creston CSD, will levy property tax for fiscal year 2015-2016 for the regular program budget adjustments as allowed under section 257.14, Code of Iowa. Motion carried 5-0.

Mrs. Anderson and Mr. Driskell presented data on FAST. Mr. Messerole stated a PISA test will be given by the State on April 7 to students 15 years and older randomly selecting 4550 students. The Iowa Assessments will no longer be given to seniors stopping in the 2015-2016 School Year. Ashley Harris received the All-Conference Academic Award and Ericka Abell received the H10 Character Award. Mr. Todd Jacobson received the National Citizenship Education Teacher Award by local V.F.W. Mrs. Billie Jo Greene presented information on board policies and the 20132014 audit report.

Mr. Steve McDermott's report included the 5-year capital improvement plan and an update on the superintendent's job performance.

Budget Hearing Monday, April 13 at 6:00 p.m.

Regular Meeting Monday, April 20 at 6:00 p.m.

Zumbach moved, Snodgrass seconded to adjourn the meeting at 8:21 p.m. Motion carried 5-0.

Pending Board Approval http://www.crestonschools.org/board-minutes March 23, 2015 Board Bills GENERAL FUND AGRILAND FS, INC....................6,931.32 AHLERS AND COONEY, P.C....1,529.15 AKIN BUILDING CENTERS.........243.35 ALLIANT ENERGY..................21,547.78 APPLE COMPUTER INC...............239.85 AUDITOR OF STATE.....................850.00 B.M. SALES INC..........................2,152.00 BAKER, BRAD ...............................319.09 BRAIN POP LLC.............................440.00 BYERS LOCK SHOP...................3,414.38 C & J CONSERVATION LLC.....3,630.00 CDW GOVERNMENT INC............115.29 CENTRAL PLAINS ELECTRIC......19.49 CNH CAPITAL-PRODUCTIVITY PLUS ACCT................................................177.63 CONTINUUM RETAIL ENERGY SERVICES LLC............................7,732.66 COUNSEL OFFICE& DOCUMENT....................................573.39 CREATIVE BEGINNINGS PRESCHOOL LLC.......................8,775.00 CRESTON CHIROPRACTIC PC...150.00 CRESTON FARM & HOME..........341.31 CRESTON MUNICIPAL UTILITIES.....................................3,192.67 CRESTON PUBLISHING CO........768.58 CRESTON TRUE VALUE HARDWARE & RENTAL..............107.73 DECKER EQUIPMENT..................220.94 DES MOINES PUBLIC SCHOOLS.....................................2,359.55 DISCOVERY KIDS PRESCHOOL INC.................................................5,850.00 EAST UNION COMMUNITY SCHOOL......................................32,185.08 ECHO GROUP INC......................4,146.01 EMC.....................................................34.46 ERIC ARMIN INC.............................12.75 FARLOW, SHAWN ........................380.80 FASTENAL COMPANY...................91.59 FEHRLE, RICK .................................83.86 FILE MAKER INC...........................195.00 FOLLETT SCHOOL SOLUTIONS INC....................................................398.00 FULL COMPASS SYSTEMS LTD................................................2,237.32 GENERAL BINDING CORPORATION..............................165.84 GILLAM, JONI .................................17.96 GREEN VALLEY PEST CONTROL &....................................940.00 GREENE, BILLIE .............................55.20 HEARTLAND TIRE & AUTO.........35.00 HICREST INC....................................38.50 HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITY FUND..................................................75.00 HILLYARD SUPPLY CO............3,036.96 HOGLUND BUS CO INC.................65.60 HOPKINS, DENNIS .........................75.03

5-0.

Zumbach moved, Eagan seconded that the Board approve the out-of-state activity trip for girls track to Maryville, MO. Motion carried 5-0.

The Board reviewed the 2015-2016 Certified Budget to Publish for the April 13 Budget Hearing.

Zumbach moved, Fyock seconded that the Board Resolved, that the Board of Directors of the Creston CSD, will levy property tax for fiscal year 2015-2016 for the regular program budget adjustments as allowed under section 257.14, Code of Iowa. Motion carried 5-0.

Mrs. Anderson and Mr. Driskell presented data on FAST. Williams, SWV, 12-02.00.

Mr. Messerole stated a PISA test will be given by the State 7 to Dupay, students Shot put — on1.April Grace 15 years and older randomly selecting 45WCV, 30-8.

50 students. The Iowa Assessments will BOYS no longer to seniors stopping in Teambe given standings — 1. the 2015-2016 School Ashley HarShenandoah 108, Year.

2. St. Joseph ris received the All-Conference Academic Central Nishnabotna 70, Award and105, Ericka3.Abell received the H10 3. Southwest 70,Jacobson 5. West Character Award. Valley Mr. Todd reCentral 44,Citizenship 6. CentralEducation Decatur ceived theValley National 39, 7.

BGM 38, 8.

Iowa Christian Teacher Award by local V.F.W. Academy 9. Moravia 15,infor10. presented Mrs. Billie27, Jo Greene mation board policies and the 2013Murrayon12, 10. West Nodaway 12.

201455audit report.hurdles — 1. Tony meter report included Mr. Steve McDermott's Klocke, SWV, 8.19; 5. Colten Drake, the 5-year capital improvement and SWV, 8.65; 7. Grant Mauer,plan SWV, job peran update on the superintendent's 9.32; 8. Brett Schafroth, SWV, 9.87. formance.

55 meter — April 1. Zach Budget Hearingdash Monday, 13 at Matthews, St. Joseph, 6.78; 8. Jack 6:00 p.m.

Jones, Murray, 7.22.

Regular Meeting Monday, April 20 at 6:00200 p.m. meter dash — 1. Cade ZumbachSt.moved, Snodgrass Musser, Joseph, 23.99; 9.seconded Trevor Moto adjourn the SWV, meeting25.78; at 8:21 12. p.m. Jack Sorensen, 5-0. tion carriedMurray, Jones, 26.06; 20. Matt Pending Board Approval Rockhold, Murray, 27.05; 21. Brett http://www.crestonschools.org/board-minSchafroth, SWV, 27.14; 31. Merik utes Gaule, SWV,23,28.61.

March 2015 Board Bills 4x800 relay GENERAL FUND— 1. Shenandoah, 9:01.36; 3.

Southwest Valley, AGRILAND FS, INC....................6,931.32 9:36.56. AND COONEY, P.C....1,529.15 AHLERS 1,600 meters CENTERS.........243.35 — 1. Geert Boelen, AKIN BUILDING ALLIANT ENERGY..................21,547.78 BGM, 4:56.43; 23. Connor Haggerty, APPLE SWV, COMPUTER 5:59.59; 25.INC...............239.85 Jacob Kinyon, AUDITOR OF STATE.....................850.00 SWV, 6:03.40.

B.M.400 SALES INC..........................2,152.00 meter dash — 1. Logan BAKER, ...............................319.09 Roberts,BRAD Shen, 54.90; 4. Wyatt BRAIN POP LLC.............................440.00 McAlin, SWV, 58.01; 6. Matt BYERS LOCK SHOP...................3,414.38 Murray, 1:00.07; 8. Jack CRockhold, & J CONSERVATION LLC.....3,630.00 Jones, Murray, 1:01.32; 13. Grant CDW GOVERNMENT INC............115.29 Mauer, SWV, 16. Evan CENTRAL PLAINS1:03.20; ELECTRIC......19.49 Skelton, SWV, 1:04.30; 17. Merik CNH CAPITAL-PRODUCTIVITY PLUS ACCT................................................177.63 Gaule, SWV, 1:04.52.

CONTINUUM RETAIL ENERGY 4x200 relay — 1. St. Joseph SERVICES Central, LLC............................7,732.66 1:41.29; 4. Southwest COUNSEL OFFICE& Valley, 1:46.29.

DOCUMENT....................................573.39 800 meters — 1. Geert Boelen, CREATIVE BEGINNINGS BGM, 2:12.32; 19. Jacob Kinyon, PRESCHOOL LLC.......................8,775.00 SWV, 2:46.17; 20. Thane Simmons, PC...150.00 CRESTON CHIROPRACTIC Murray, 2:47.75.

CRESTON FARM & HOME..........341.31 Distance medley relay — 1.

CRESTON MUNICIPAL UTILITIES.....................................3,192.67 Shenandoah, 3:58.51; 4. Southwest CRESTON PUBLISHING CO........768.58 Valley, 4:28.34.

CRESTON TRUE VALUE 3,200 meters — 1. Geert Boelen, & RENTAL..............107.73 HARDWARE BGM, 11:01.13; 9. Connor Haggerty, DECKER EQUIPMENT..................220.94 SWV, 13:09.52.

DES MOINES PUBLIC 4x400 relay — 1. Nishnabotna, SCHOOLS.....................................2,359.55 3:49.79; 3.KIDS Southwest PRESCHOOLValley, DISCOVERY 3:57.63.

INC.................................................5,850.00 High jump — 1. Colten Drake, EAST UNION COMMUNITY SWV, 6-0; 3. Scott Vanderhoof, SCHOOL......................................32,185.08 ECHO SWV,GROUP 5-08.; INC......................4,146.01 6. Thane Simmons, EMC.....................................................34.46 Murray, 5-4; 13. Grant Mauer, SWV, ERIC 4-10.ARMIN INC.............................12.75 SHAWN FARLOW, Long jump —........................380.80 1. Cade Musser, FASTENAL COMPANY...................91.59 St. Joseph, 20-0.50; 5. Jack FEHRLE, RICK .................................83.86 Jones, Murray, 19-9; 11. Quenten FILE MAKER INC...........................195.00 Oldenkamp, SWV,SOLUTIONS 17-08.75.

FOLLETT SCHOOL Shot put — 1. Colten Drake, INC....................................................398.00 SWV,COMPASS 41-8; 9. Clint Mullen, SWV, FULL SYSTEMS LTD................................................2,237.32 36-10; 17. Hayden Bayles, SWV, GENERAL 33-00; 21.BINDING Duncan Roberts, SWV, CORPORATION..............................165.84 26-10.

GILLAM, JONI .................................17.96 GREEN VALLEY PEST CONTROL &....................................940.00 GREENE, BILLIE .............................55.20 HEARTLAND TIRE & AUTO.........35.00 HICREST INC....................................38.50 HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITY FUND..................................................75.00 HILLYARD SUPPLY CO............3,036.96 HOGLUND BUS CO INC.................65.60 HOPKINS, DENNIS .........................75.03 HY-VEE FOOD STORE..................317.12 IA ASSN OF SCHOOL BOARDS..396.00 IA COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK.......................................239.84 IA DEPT OF ADMN SERVICES...400.00 IA SCHOOL FINANCE INFORMATION SVC.....................200.00 IA SCHOOLS EMPLOYEE.........8,490.92 JIMS TRUCK REPAIR & SANITATION INC.................................................1,583.00 JOHNSTON COMMUNITY SCHOOLS...................................13,856.04 JOSTENS INC..................................579.78 KIRKLAND, DENNIS ......................50.94 LENOX COMMUNITY SCHOOL...........................................104.93 LIBERTY HARDWOODS, INC..2,393.16 MAILFINANCE...............................436.11 MASTERCARD/ISSB..................2,340.49 MATURA ACTION CORP/CRESTON HEADSTART ...............................8,482.50 McDERMOTT, STEVEN ...............264.00 MIDWEST TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS......................................254.52 MORAN, RONALD ..........................70.54 NAPA................................................790.93 NOLTE,CORNMAN & JOHNSON P.C..................................................4,200.00 NORTH TAMA COUNTY COMM SCHOOL.............................459.08 OFFICE DEPOT INC.........................54.00 OFFICE MACHINES CO................347.88 ORIENT-MACKSBURG PRESCHOOL................................3,510.00 PALOS SPORTS INC......................605.54 PETTY CASH - PAT MOELLER...182.00 PIZZA RANCH..................................42.00 PLUMB SUPPLY COMPANY LLC....................................................419.44 POSITIVE APPROACH PRESCHOOL................................1,755.00 QUALITY GLASS CO....................601.30 RIEMAN MUSIC, INC....................199.68 RODRIGUEZ, JESUS .....................239.58 SCHOOL BUS SALES CO.............368.58 SECURITY EQUIPMENT INC......522.00 SOUKUP, CARA ..............................69.90 SOUTHWESTERN COMM COLLEGE.................................122,632.16 SPECIALTY UNDERWRITERS LLC................................................1,758.00 ST MALACHY SCHOOL............2,624.50 ST. MALACHY PRESCHOOL.. .3,510.00 THOMAS BUS SALES OF IOWA INC.................................................1,316.08 TRINITY PRESCHOOL...............5,920.00 UNIVERSAL PEDIATRICS........3,220.00 USI EDUCATION AND GOVERNMENT SALES.................318.89 VARITRONICS, LLC......................559.90 VOINEA, KARINNA ........................70.00 WALMART COMMUNITY BRC..751.56 WEST, DARWIN ..............................61.91 WHITE, JERRY ................................10.69 WILLETS & WOOSLEY................101.00 ZELLMER'S SOFT WATER..........391.54 MANAGEMENT FUND SPECIALTY UNDERWRITERS LLC..............................................28,952.25 LOCAL OPTION SALES/SVC TAX BREIHOLZ CONSTRUCTION COMPANY..................................41,191.05 C & J CONSERVATION LLC...30,840.00 MOBILE MINI INC.........................441.57 CAFETERIA FUND ADVANTAGE ADMINISTRATORS.........................45.74 IA SCHOOLS EMPLOYEE.......92,389.24 SCHOOL NUTRITION FUND ANDERSON ERICKSON DAIRY CO...................................................7,982.65 AN-RAE SERVICES, INC..............599.20 EARTHGRAINS BAKING CO INC.................................................1,011.47 FARNER BOCKEN......................1,053.28 JAYMAR..........................................171.51 KECK, INC....................................3,587.38 Martin Bros. Distributing Co, Inc.................................................22,697.59 MEYER LABORATORY INC.......196.86 NOBLE INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY CORP...................................................91.64 POSTMASTER...................................49.00 RAPIDS WHOLESALE..................372.07 SCHAFFER, JAMES ..........................9.36 SPRAGUE, NORA ..........................124.50 WORKPLACE PRO.........................259.75 STUDENT ACTIVITY FUND AKIN BUILDING CENTERS.........289.76 ALBERTSON, ALEXANDER .........60.00 ANDERSON'S...............................2,420.12 BAILEY, KELSEY ...........................50.00 BCP LIVE, INC................................900.00 BEVINS, JEFFREY .............................5.00 BSN SPORTS INC...........................229.00 BUSCH, SCOTT ................................55.00 CENTRAL COLLEGE....................100.00 COSTUMER, THE .......................1,236.00 CRESTON COMMUNITY SCHOOL DIST..................................................120.00

SW Valley teams third and sixth at Jenner meet LAMONI — The Southwest Valley girls placed sixth out of 11 teams here Saturday at the Bruce Jenner Invitational with 36 points, while Murray finished ninth with 12 points.

On the boys side, Southwest Valley was tied for third with 70 points, Central Decatur finished sixth with 39 points, and Murray finished tied for 10th with 12 points in the 11-team field.

Elizabeth Herzberg of Southwest Valley was third in the 55-meter hurdles in 10.29.

The Timberwolves were third in three girls relays — the 4x200 in 2:05.42, the distance medley in 5:15.32 and the 4x400 in 4:55.79.

For Murray, freshman Kylie Shields finished runner-up in the 3,000 meters with her time of 13:12.06. She also placed sixth in the 1,500 meters, running 5:55.94.

Boys Colten Drake had two field event wins for Southwest Valley, taking the shot put at 4108 and the high jump at 6-0.

Teammate Scott Vanderhoof was third at 5-8.

Tony Klocke also had a victory for the Timberwolves in the 55-meter hurdles in a time of 8.19.

Southwest Valley also took third place in two relays — the 4x800 in 9:36.56 and the 4x400 in 3:57.63.

“I was very pleased with how well the guys started out their season,” Southwest Valley head boys coach Allen Naugle said. “Our strengths this year are going to be in the field events and the hur-

Public notice Board of Directors March 23, 2015 Creston Community School District The Board of Directors of the Creston Community School District met on Monday, March 23, 2015 in the Board Room at 6:01 PM. President Dunphy presided and the following answered roll call: Eagan, Fyock, Snodgrass and Zumbach.

Administrators present were: Callie Anderson, Jeff, Bevins, Scott Driskell, Billie Jo Greene, Steve McDermott, Bill Messerole and Kevin Teno.

The news media and visitors were present.

The vision of the Creston C.S.D. is to provide the foundation for students to become lifelong learners, and positive, confident and compassionate citizens.

Fyock moved, Zumbach seconded that the agenda be approved as presented. Motion carried 5-0.

Zumbach moved and Fyock seconded that the Board approve the minutes of the February 16 regular meeting and March 9 special meeting, the bills including the schoolhouse fund, the financial reports for February 2015, resignations of Jesus Rodriguez, K-12 ELL, K-6 PE and Head Boys Soccer Coach; Meg Haines, Peppers Coach and termination of employment of Christopher Schmitz, custodian and contracts with Mallory Peterson, HS Math and Ryan McKim 1/2 HS Science and 1/2 HS At-Risk. Motion carried 5-0.

The Board discussed the Prescott CSD and Creston CSD consolidation. Vote will be conducted on April 7, 2015.

Students competed at the District Individual Events Speech contest at Dowling Catholic High School on February 28.

Advancing to State IE Speech Competition: Mariah Harlan, prose, I rating for performing "Personally Speaking from Seriously... I'm Kidding by Ellen DeGeneres. Lorelei Herrod, musical theater, I rating for performing "Bring on the Men from Jekyll and Hyde. Maya Struhar, musical theater, I rating for performing "I Can Hear the Bells” from Hairspray. Miguel Villegas, musical theater, I rating for performing "Don't Rain on My Parade” from Funny Girl.

Other contestants from CHS: Nicole Akers, prose, II rating for performing Looking for Alaska by John Green Clayton Davis, radio broadcasting, II rating. Skler Montiel, review, II rating for presenting a review on In the Aeroplane Over the Sea by Neutral Milk Hotel. Skler Montiel, prose, II rating for performing The Shining by Stephen King. Jordan Phillips, improv, II rating.

Sara Williamson, poetry, II rating for performing “It's Not That Bad” by A.J. Hollis and “Please Hear What I'm Not Saying” by Charles C. Finn.

Hawkeye 10 Senior Academic Award Winners: Creston O-M Wrestling - Alex Fargo, Tayler Pettit, and Tanner Web, Manager. Wrestling Cheer Squad - Jenna Shepherd.

Girls Basketball - Maria Mostek, Brenna Baker, and Natalie Mostek. Boys Basketball - Sam Hartsock, Jay Wolfe, and Jake Miller.

Creston O/M placed 4th at the State Wrestling Duals on Wednesday, Feb. 18.

Creston O/M place 2nd at the State Individual Wrestling Tournament. Place winner include: Wyatt Thompson - 4th, Spencer Wrey - 2nd, Chase Shiltz - 1st, Seth Maitlen - 4th, Kadon Hullet - 6th.

Girls Bowling team placed 3rd: Ashley Knipfer, Madison Hance, Charley Parcher, Alex Miller, Jenna Hayes Emily Stultz. Ashely Knipfer placed 3rd as an Individual. Boys Bowling Blake Eddy qualified for State Bowling.

Paula Jacobson and Trish Dickinson presented the curriculum report for grade JK-5 stating teachers are trying to find ways to teach common strategies, have common assessments so students can leave their grade level with similar experiences.

Working in the aspect that students in our classrooms are ALL our students. Incorporating AIW learning daily and allowing students more accountability to become life-long learners. Constantly using data to drive instruction and determine WIN groups.

Open enrollment requests from students wanting to attend Creston beginning August 2015 were reviewed by the Board of Directors.

Zumbach moved, Fyock seconded that the Board approve the Agreement for Ethernet Services for 36 months. Motion carried 5-0.

Zumbach moved, Snodgrass seconded that the Board approve the Food Service

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IA DEPT OF ADMN SERVICES...400.00 Creston News Advertiser IA SCHOOL FINANCE Wednesday, April 1, 2015 INFORMATION SVC.....................200.00 IA SCHOOLS EMPLOYEE.........8,490.92 JIMS TRUCK REPAIR & SANITATION INC.................................................1,583.00 JOHNSTON COMMUNITY SCHOOLS...................................13,856.04 JOSTENS INC..................................579.78 KIRKLAND, DENNIS ......................50.94 LENOX COMMUNITY SCHOOL...........................................104.93 LIBERTY HARDWOODS, INC..2,393.16 MAILFINANCE...............................436.11 MASTERCARD/ISSB..................2,340.49 MATURA ACTION CORP/CRESTON HEADSTART ...............................8,482.50 McDERMOTT, STEVEN ...............264.00 MIDWEST TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS......................................254.52 MORAN, RONALD ..........................70.54 NAPA................................................790.93 NOLTE,CORNMAN & JOHNSON P.C..................................................4,200.00 NORTH TAMA COUNTY COMM SCHOOL.............................459.08 OFFICE DEPOT INC.........................54.00 OFFICE MACHINES CO................347.88 ORIENT-MACKSBURG PRESCHOOL................................3,510.00 PALOS SPORTS INC......................605.54 PETTY CASH - PAT MOELLER...182.00 PIZZA RANCH..................................42.00 PLUMB SUPPLY COMPANY LLC....................................................419.44 POSITIVE APPROACH PRESCHOOL................................1,755.00 QUALITY GLASS CO....................601.30 RIEMAN MUSIC, INC....................199.68 RODRIGUEZ, JESUS .....................239.58 SCHOOL BUS SALES CO.............368.58 SECURITY EQUIPMENT INC......522.00 Contributed photo SOUKUP, CARA ..............................69.90 Shown during presentation of the Iowa Football Coaches Association Distinguished SOUTHWESTERN COMM COLLEGE.................................122,632.16 Service Award to Wayne “Pinky” Phillips of Murray Saturday in Iowa City are, from SPECIALTY UNDERWRITERS left, former Murray head coach Keith Shields, Sally and Wayne Phillips and Iowa coach LLC................................................1,758.00 Kirk Ferentz.

Highlights of Phillips’ service to Murray are 28 years as bus driver for SCHOOL............2,624.50 ST MALACHY ST. MALACHY PRESCHOOL.. .3,510.00 and athletics, several years on the football “chain gang” Murray Community Schools THOMAS BUS SALES OF IOWA and 22 years as clock operator for Murray basketball games. He was also a charter INC.................................................1,316.08 TRINITY PRESCHOOL...............5,920.00 member of the Murray Booster Club in 1980. The award was presented at the Iowa UNIVERSAL PEDIATRICS........3,220.00 Football Coaches Association annual clinic. Another recipient was Dr. James Johnson USI EDUCATION AND of Bedford. SALES.................318.89 GOVERNMENT VARITRONICS, LLC......................559.90 VOINEA, KARINNA ........................70.00 WALMART COMMUNITY BRC..751.56 South Central Iowa Regional E911 Minutes WEST, DARWIN ..............................61.91 March 25, 2015 WHITE, JERRY ................................10.69 The meeting was called to order at WILLETS & WOOSLEY................101.00 ZELLMER'S SOFT WATER..........391.54 7:00 p.m. by Denny Denton, Chair.

Other members present were Paul MANAGEMENT FUND Welch, Bige Fienhage, Shirley Jackson, SPECIALTY UNDERWRITERS Bill Black, Ronda Russell, Angela HenLLC..............................................28,952.25 ry, Dani Gray, Nate Bucher, Merlin LOCAL OPTION SALES/SVC TAX Dixon, Jo Duckworth, and Stephen PatBREIHOLZ CONSTRUCTION terson. Also present were Lyn Hansen COMPANY..................................41,191.05 (Hansen's M & M Services), Steve C & J CONSERVATION LLC...30,840.00 Holmes (Racom), and Sefrit (SCI AP ing member of Diane coach Fred A person with knowledge MOBILE MINI INC.........................441.57 Administrator).

AMES FUND (AP) — Iowa Hoiberg’s original staffof of the discussions told The The Board reviewed the minutes CAFETERIA March 4 meeting. Motion by ADVANTAGE State assistant Matt Ab- the from 2010-11, was a student Associated Press on MonADMINISTRATORS.........................45.74 Welch to approve the March 4 minutes as presented.

by Henry.

All IA SCHOOLS EMPLOYEE.......92,389.24 manager atSecond delmassih St. John’s from day that Mullin has agreed ayes.

SCHOOL NUTRITION FUND The financialHe and announced activity reports is leavingERICKSON DAIRY 2004-07. to coach the Red Storm.

ANDERSON were reviewed by the Board. Motion CO...................................................7,982.65 for a simhisWelch departure from Iowa Abdelmassih was conby to table payment of the AN-RAE SERVICES, INC..............599.20 Sleuth bill. Second by Russell. All ilar posi- BAKING CO State on his Twitter ac- sidered Hoiberg’s top reEARTHGRAINS ayes.

INC.................................................1,011.47 MotionTuesday,

by Russell to saying pay the remaintion at St. count that cruiter, helping sign Royce FARNER BOCKEN......................1,053.28 der of the bills as presented. Second by All ayes.

JAYMAR..........................................171.51 Jackson.

John’s.

St. John’s holds a “special White, DeAndre Kane Patterson arrived at this point in the KECK, INC....................................3,587.38 A bBros. d e Distributing lplace” in his heart. and current starter Jameel meeting.

Martin Co, Hansen presented her written report.

Inc.................................................22,697.59 Abdelmassih will reunite m a s s i h , McKay. He says Iowa State MEYER LABORATORY INC.......196.86 The update was done on March 17 and was successful.

Checking has and been the lone Abdelmassih with the Red Storm will be a “ridiculously hard SUPPLY NOBLE INDUSTRIAL done on new addresses for accuracy and any errors corrected. rCORP...................................................91.64 e m a i n former star Chris Mullin. place to leave.”

POSTMASTER...................................49.00 The Adair Co area where there are RAPIDS WHOLESALE..................372.07 eleven addresses in a small area such SCHAFFER, JAMES ..........................9.36 that only nine will show on the map has SPRAGUE, NORA ..........................124.50 been researched. The solution that When your must get there fast, use the WORKPLACE PRO.........................259.75 Denton agreed withdocument was to stagger these addresses in two rows on the map.

STUDENT ACTIVITY FUND Creston News Advertiser’s FAX services...we can FAX The Administrator reported that AKIN BUILDING CENTERS.........289.76 around the world in minutes!

Sorum document contacted her regarding ALBERTSON, ALEXANDER .........60.00 Cindyyour ANDERSON'S...............................2,420.12 Zetron taking the Board out to dinner and for a brief meeting with staff.

The BAILEY, KELSEY ...........................50.00 BCP LIVE, INC................................900.00 date preferred was April 16. The Board some concern on the State law limBEVINS, JEFFREY .............................5.00 had iting such things to $3.00. It was the BSN SPORTS INC...........................229.00 consensus to have this gathering at the BUSCH, SCOTT ................................55.00 Windrow in Creston.

CENTRAL COLLEGE....................100.00 Sefrit had attended the March 10 COSTUMER, THE .......................1,236.00 E911 Council meeting. It primarily CRESTON COMMUNITY SCHOOL concentrated on the pending legislation.

DIST..................................................120.00 The next day was Iowa NENA where REQUEST FOR CONSTRUCTION DANNCO INC..................................368.00 another text demo was done along with BID: DAYS INN SIOUX CITY...............627.12 hearing impaired. A lobbyist was hired from the firm of Advocacy Strategists Lenox Community School District at DICK, STEVE .................................105.00 600 South Locust Street, Lenox Iowa is DICKINSON, DOUG ........................65.00 (Kent Hartwig).

She indicated all counties had the seeking bids for the following projects DONAHOO, ANTHONY ...............420.00 State forms in, and they have been reat the address above. Each project will DOWNEY, CURTIS .......................200.00 ceived by State E911. require a separate bid and the General ECONO LODGE INN AND SUITES The purchase of the second set of Contractor may bid on as many as listFAIRGROUND.....................................0.00 critical spares was discussed. It was ed or any combination of.

EUROSPORT/SOCCER.COM.......667.51 felt it should be purchased with grant Bid Opening is 4:00 pm, FOTH, RACHEL .............................111.02 money for this fiscal year. Jackson inApril 20, 2015 FRAIN, DARRELL ......................1,155.00 dicated that Clarke's money could be Send BIDS to Dave Henrichs at 600 GOODSON, DAVID .........................65.00 used as they would not be using their South Locust Street, Lenox Iowa in a GRAPHIC EDGE..........................5,099.25 allotment that is left. Motion by Duck- sealed envelope by 4:00 pm on April worth to purchase the second set of crit- 20, 2015 to be considered.

GREENE COUNTY HIGH Civil Engineering Documents for SCHOOL.............................................80.00 ical spares utilizing grant funds from HAINES, MEG ................................408.76 Clarke Co. Second by Fienhage. All project #1 can be obtained from Niles ayes. and Assoc., 2525 N. Ankeny BouleHARLAN HIGH SCHOOL...............60.00 Duckworth discussed the pending vard, Suite #211, Ankeny, IA. 50023 HARTMAN, JERRY .......................291.00 bills in the Legislature to take the 911 or call 515-965-0123 HILTON ST. LOUIS AT THE money and give it to the Dept. of Public Architectural Documents for Projects BALLPARK..................................1,261.85 Safety (DPS). She felt the House ver- #2 thru #5 can be obtained from HOPKINS, DENNIS .........................14.40 sion was the worse of the two. She had Laugerman Architects, 5646 Ponderosa HY-VEE FOOD STORE....................10.36 talked with Rep. Drake at a legislative Dr. West Des Moines, IA. 502667 or IGHSAU.........................................1,602.00 coffee explaining the raiding of the call 515-222-5644 IHSAA.................................................80.00 fund would cripple SCI and other counPROJECT #1 Site improvements to existing track and football field. Work IHSMA..............................................312.00 ties as well.

Denton reported on him, Welch, includes demolition of existing track IHSSA..................................................44.00 Black, and Jackson talking with legisla- and football field, grading, granular sub IOWA CHEERLEADING COACHES' ASSN.................................................100.00 tors regarding the transferring of money base, ACC track paving, synthetic track from E911 to DPS. They stressed the surface, PCC walk, sub drain system, IOWA GIRLS COACHES of funds was critical to all the up- seeding, fence, long jump. high jump, ASSOCIATION................................150.00 loss grades in technology that PSAPs need and other misc. work that relates to the LAMONI COMMUNITY SCHOOL to make over the coming years. There project. Project has two separate bid DISTRICT.........................................217.50 was concern that the legislators were packages.

LAUFFER, KIMBERLY ................247.38 not well enough informed of these PROJECT #2 16' X32' EXTERIOR LENOX HONOR BAND...................40.00 pending issues.

ROOM, cmu walls with stick built roof.

LEONARD, CHRIS ...........................32.00 Holmes gave his report indicating Total 4 sinks , 5 toilets and 3 urinals.

LUTHER, POLLY ...........................552.02 that Racom is pushing Sleuth/Comsis Sewer and electrical brought to the MAINE, JIM ....................................105.00 as strongly as they can to be more building by GC. PROJECT #3 Interior 10' x30' men's MARCHING SHOW CONCEPTS .650.00 proactive in making the Sleuth portion McCANN, STEPHEN E ...................55.00 work for those interested in it. The and women's restroom remodel. Refrom counties indicated little contact place fixtures with 5 toilets, 3 urinals, McKIM, RYAN .................................95.19 them. and sink units. Add new tile to walls MID-AMERICA SPORTS He also discussed the text demo unand new lighting.

ADVANTAGE.................................644.25 derstanding it is Gems with a web interProject #4 Four Interior shower MUSCLE DRIVER USA, LLC.......334.60 face. Racom is studying how text E911 rooms needing 6 new fixtures each, NORCOSTCO, INC.........................129.95 is progressing but is unsure as to the new lighting and ceilings, and new tile NORTH POLK FFA.........................312.00 best way to actually initiate this. Union on the floor and walls. Women's showPEPPERS, LARRY ...........................50.00 and Adair are now successful in provid- ers are 9'x9' and men's are 10' x 11.

PIZZA RANCH................................103.50 ing TDD service.

Project #5 Five new fans to be The meeting was adjourned at 8:02 placed in the existing gym ceiling.

QUALITY INN & SUITES..........4,691.25 Owner has the right to except or reRED OAK HARDWARE HANK.. .359.96 p.m.

Stephen Patterson ject all or any number of the project RED OAK MIDDLE SCHOOL.........90.00 Secretary bids.

RODRIGUEZ, JESUS .....................118.09 SCHEELS.........................................599.85 SEIDL, BRIAN ................................105.00 SEVIER, TRISHANNA ..................462.00 SWCC MEN'S BASKETBALL.. .1,200.00 TAYLOR, LINDA .............................50.00 Department of Management - Form S-PB-6 THELEN, BROOKE .........................44.95 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED CRESTON SCHOOL BUDGET SUMMARY WALMART COMMUNITY BRC..498.65 FISCAL YEAR 2015-2016 WIDHAM, KATE ..............................47.90 WYMER, BRAD .............................330.00 Location of Public Hearing: Date of Hearing: Time of Hearing: February 2015 Payroll.........1,025,165.41

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South Central Iowa Regional E911 Minutes March 25, 2015 The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Denny Denton, Chair.

Other members present were Paul Welch, Bige Fienhage, Shirley Jackson, Bill Black, Ronda Russell, Angela Henry, Dani Gray, Nate Bucher, Merlin Dixon, Jo Duckworth, and Stephen Patterson. Also present were Lyn Hansen (Hansen's M & M Services), Steve Holmes (Racom), and Diane Sefrit (SCI Administrator).

The Board reviewed the minutes of the March 4 meeting. Motion by Welch to approve the March 4 minutes as presented. Second by Henry. All ayes.

The financial and activity reports were reviewed by the Board. Motion

by Welch to table payment of the Sleuth bill. Second by Russell. All ayes.

Motion by Russell to pay the remainder of the bills as presented. Second by Jackson. All ayes.

Patterson arrived at this point in the meeting.

Hansen presented her written report.

The update was done on March 17 and was successful. Checking has been done on new addresses for accuracy and any errors corrected.

The Adair Co area where there are eleven addresses in a small area such that only nine will show on the map has been researched. The solution that Denton agreed with was to stagger these addresses in two rows on the map.

The Administrator reported that Cindy Sorum contacted her regarding Zetron taking the Board out to dinner and for a brief meeting with staff. The date preferred was April 16. The Board had some concern on the State law limiting such things to $3.00. It was the consensus to have this gathering at the Windrow in Creston.

Sefrit had attended the March 10 E911 Council meeting. It primarily concentrated on the pending legislation.

The next day was Iowa NENA where

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The Board of Directors will conduct a public hearing on the proposed 2015/16 school budget at the above-noted location and time. At the hearing, any resident or taxpayer may present objections to, or arguments in favor of, any part of the proposed budget. This notice represents a summary of the supporting detail of revenues and expenditures on file with the district secretary. A copy of the details will be furnished upon request.

Re-estimated 2015 Actual 2014 Budget 2016 Taxes Levied on Property Utility Replacement Excise Tax Income Surtaxes Tuition\Transportation Received Earnings on Investments Nutrition Program Sales Student Activities and Sales Other Revenues from Local Sources Revenue from Intermediary Sources State Foundation Aid Instructional Support State Aid Other State Sources Commercial & Industrial State Replacement Title 1 Grants IDEA & Other Federal Sources Total Revenues General Long-Term Debt Proceeds Transfers In Proceeds of Fixed Asset Dispositions Total Revenues & Other Sources Beginning Fund Balance Total Resources

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5,321,611 329,529 137,884 1,500,000 5,500 290,000 375,000 540,000 0 9,050,031 0 1,395,616 126,460 360,000 900,000 20,331,631 0 200,000 0 20,531,631 2,894,135 23,425,766

4,947,970 283,651 137,884 1,270,824 4,310 283,000 353,500 524,045 0 9,000,000 0 1,341,440 23 357,000 870,000 19,373,647 0 405,236 0 19,778,883 3,359,002 23,137,885

4,769,906 279,023 137,894 853,109 4,110 282,166 349,297 629,485 0 8,889,586 0 1,773,662 0 362,968 2,702,131 21,033,337 0 1,792,376 0 22,825,713 4,097,777 26,923,490

5.6% 8.7% 0.0%

*Instruction 23 Student Support Services 24 Instructional Staff Support Services 25 General Administration 26 School/Building Administration 27 Business & Central Administration 28 Plant Operation and Maintenance 29 Student Transportation 30 This row is intentionally left blank 31 *Total Support Services (lines 24-31) 31A *Noninstructional Programs 32 Facilities Acquisition and Construction 33 Debt Service 34 AEA Support - Direct to AEA 35 *Total Other Expenditures (lines 33-35) 35A Total Expenditures 36 Transfers Out 37 Total Expenditures & Other Uses 38 Ending Fund Balance 39 Total Requirements 40 Proposed Property Tax Rate (per $1,000 taxable valuation)

11,999,993 550,000 936,500 426,500 1,045,000 424,500 1,668,000 802,000 0 5,852,500 900,000 1,000,000 1,039,607 638,600 2,678,207 21,430,700 200,000 21,630,700 1,795,066 23,425,766

11,255,000 535,000 705,000 415,000 1,015,000 412,000 1,107,000 614,000 0 4,803,000 825,000 1,750,000 1,014,095 596,655 3,360,750 20,243,750 0 20,243,750 2,894,135 23,137,885

11,262,339 496,078 435,295 333,181 985,107 325,807 1,750,180 641,671 0 4,967,319 797,122 2,525,890 1,174,970 568,833 4,269,693 21,296,473 2,268,015 23,564,488 3,359,002 26,923,490

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GIRLS: Continued from page 8A

fourth in the 100 meter hurdles, while sophomore Rachel Shepherd placed fifth in the 400 meter hurdles, running 1:20.69 in her first attempt at the race.

“I was really happy with our new girls,” Arnold said.

“They came out and ran hard. Obviously, we have a lot of things to work on.

But we showed the depth we were hoping we had.

Now we can take those and spread them around next week to try to win some team titles.”

Creston returns to action Thursday at Clarke of Osceola’s DeWitt Invitational, with just the Panther JV competing. The varsity will return to action Tuesday at Clarinda.

Hawkeye 10 Conference Southern Division Meet At Shenandoah Team standings — 1.

Glenwood 142, 2. Shenandoah 95, 3. Creston 65.5, 4. Clarinda 61.5, 5. Red Oak 32.

Discus — 1. Jacy Embray, Glen, 107-0; 11. Marie Hood, Crest, 71-10; 13. Faith Wilson, Crest, 65-11.

Shot put — 1. Embray, Glen, 41-11; 4. Hannah Hood, Crest, 32-10.25; 5. Marie Hood, Crest, 29-11.50; 11. Faith Wilson, Crest, 26-0.25.

High jump — 1. Molly Dean, Glen, 5-1; 2. Natalie Mostek, Crest, 4-10; 5. Breanna Wallace, Crest, 4-8.

Long jump — 1. Sydney Nielsen, Shen, 16-4.75; 10.

Danielle Castillo, Crest, 13-5.25; 11. Rachel Shepherd, Crest, 13-2.

3,000 meters — 1. Monica Powers, Crest, 12:44.57; 9.

Angela Drey, Crest, 16:11.69.

4 x 800 relay — 1. Creston (Maria Mostek, Lexie Little, Taylor Briley, Natalie Mostek), 10:13.56; 3. Creston B (Jessica Beatty, Rachel Shepherd, Jami

Sickels, Kristy Powers), 11:00.05.

Shuttle hurdle relay — 1.

Glenwood, 1:08.92; 4. Creston (Amber Castillo, Leah Schuler, Nicole Haley, Danielle Castillo), 1:20.82.

100 meters — 1. Jaedra Moses, Clar, 12.64; 9. Sydney Suiter, Crest, 14.61.

Distance medley relay — 1.

Creston (Josie Sickels, Kiersten Latham, Breanna Wallace, Maria Mostek), 4:42.32.

400 meters — 1. Kate Walker, RO, 1:00.97; 3. Taylor Briley, Crest, 1:04.80; 4. Natalie Mostek, Crest, 1:05.53; 5. Raegen Smith, Crest, 1:07.14; 9. Cayla Maitlen, Crest, 1:10.01.

4 x 200 relay — 1. Clarinda, 1:53.85; 3. Creston (Jessica Beatty, Josie Sickels, Kiersten Latham, Sydney Suiter), 2:00.13.

100 hurdles — 1. Miranda Ruth, Glen, 16.38; 4. Amber Castillo, Crest, 17.68; 8. Lexie Little, Crest, 18.84; 12. Leah Schuler, Crest, 19.75; 16. Nicole Haley, Crest, 21.68.

800 meters — 1. Jessica Jackson, Shen, 2:42.28; 5.

Monica Powers, Crest, 2:50.11; 6. Kristy Powers, Crest, 2:51.55.

200 meters — 1. Courtney Magnussen, Glen, 27.36; 7.

Breanna Wallace, Crest, 31.03; 8.

Sydney Suiter, Crest, 31.14; 14.

Alyssa Trembly, Crest, 37.95.

400 hurdles — 1. Dean, Glen, 1:09.20; 5. Rachel Shepherd, Crest, 1:20.69; 6. Danielle Castillo, Crest, 1:25.66; 7. Nicole Haley, Crest, 1:38.09; 8. Leah Schuler, Crest, 1:39.84.

Sprint medley relay — 1.

Clarinda, 2:02.94; 3. Creston (Lexie Little, Sydney Suiter, Josie Sickels, Raegen Smith), 2:04.77; 4. Creston B (Amber Castillo, Kiersten Latham, Cayla Maitlen, Jami Sickels), 2:06.00.

1,500 meters — 1. Kate Walker, RO, 5:26.51; 8. Kristy Powers, Crest, 6:21.68; 11. Angela Drey, Crest, 7:09.52.

4 x 100 relay — 1. Clarinda, 52.06; 4. Creston (Amber Castillo, Jessica Beatty, Cayla Maitlen, Rachel Shepherd), 55.44; 5.

Creston B (Kiersten Latham, Josie Sickels, Sydney Suiter, Danielle Castillo), 57.65.

4 x 400 relay — 1. Creston B (Lexie Little, Breanna Wallace, Jami Sickels, Taylor Briley), 4:25.47; 2. Creston (Raegen Smith, Maria Mostek, Jessica Beatty, Natalie Mostek), 4:25.86.

BOYS: Continued from page 8A Tucker Flynn, Crest, 33-9; 30.

Shaun Irelan, Crest, 17-5.

High jump — 1. Gabe Nelson, RO, 5-8.

Long jump — 1. Jett Kettwick, Clar, 20-8.75; 13. Nathan Cox, Crest, 13-2.

3,200 meters — 1. Josh Sunberg, RO, 10:45.82; 6. Dylan Linch, Crest, 12:56.45; 10. Trey Gift, Crest, 13:50.91; 13. Ben Bargstadt, Crest, 15:23.75.

4 x 800 relay — 1. Creston (Bryce Briley, Dalten Bierle, Nick Walsh, Jay Wolfe), 8:45.36.

Shuttle hurdle relay — 1.

Glenwood, 1:02.75.

100 meters — 1. Mavrick Decker, Glen, 11.51; 5. Seth Maitlen, Crest, 12.34; 6. Chris Foster, Crest, 12.54; 10. Alex Tamerius, Crest, 12.84; 15. Joe Eblen, Crest, 13.37; 22. Elijah Johnson, Crest, 16.74.

400 meters — 1. Logan Roberts, Shen, 53.37; 6. Cody Wagner, Crest, 57.78; 10. Cole Higgins, Crest, 1:03.42; 12.

Travis Purdy, Crest, 1:10.60; 14.

Nathan Cox, Crest, 1:15.58.

4 x 200 relay — 1. Glenwood, 1:32.17; 5. Creston (Alex Tamerius, Joe Eblen, Chris

Foster, Seth Maitlen), 1:43.94.

110 high hurdles — 1. 1.

Dane Kruse, Glen, 15.21.

1,600 meters — 1. Logan LeRette, RO, 4:48.46; 9. Dylan Linch, Crest, 6:09.14; 11. Trey Gift, Crest, 6:28.77; 12. Ben Bargstadt, Crest, 6:42.59.

200 meters — 1. James Fuller, Glen, 22.35; 8. Cody Wagner, Crest, 25.47; 12. Chris Foster, Crest, 25.93; 12. Seth Maitlen, Crest, 25.93; 25. Joe Eblen, Crest, 27.85; 28. Cole Higgins, Crest, 28.03; 32. Cody Tanner, Crest, 30.66.

400 low hurdles — 1. Caleb Petersen, Glen, 58.89.

1,600 medley relay — 1.

Glenwood, 3:57.07.

800 meters — 1. Jay Wolfe, Crest, 1:59.54; 2. Bryce Briley, Crest, 2:13.04; 4. Nick Walsh, Crest, 2:20.04; 7. Dalten Bierle, Crest, 2:30.13; 8. Cole Higgins, Crest, 2:35.60; 9. Cody Wagner, Crest, 2:37.20.

4 x 100 relay — 1. Glenwood, 45.26; 7.

Creston (Alex Tamerius, Joe Eblen, Chris Foster, Seth Maitlen), 50.68.

4 x 400 relay — 1. Glenwood, 3:40.00; 3. Creston (Bryce Briley, Dalten Bierle, Nick Walsh, Jay Wolfe), 3:48.73.

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CLEEK CUSTOM PAINTING. Owner Operated, Insured. Residential, Exterior/Interior, Drywall Repair/ Texture, Steel Buildings, Grain Bins, Deck Wash & Stain. 15 years in business. Residential / New Construction. Duane Cleek, Cell 515-480-3882.

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

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

Hwy. 34 E. Creston, IA

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Giza Contracting is a locally owned, family business.

Giza Contracting has a reputation for producing high quality workmanship and is proud of the 99% customer satisfaction that has been achieved throughout the past 15 years.

Giza Contracting is a leader in Southwest Iowa and believes that great employees should be rewarded with competitive wages and excellent benefits as well as an enjoyable career.

Giza Contracting believes in promotion from within and recognition for quality, safety and customer service.

Excavator, Backhoe & Dozer Operators

RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT AUCTION Saturday, April 4 • 12:00 Noon

Corning, IA - Lake Icaria Beach.

2 mi N on Hwy 148 to Juniper Ave., 2 mi N on Juniper Ave. (changes to Beach Rd.) Stainless: griddles, prep table, deep fryer, food warmer, sinks, lamp warmer; True cooler 81”x54”’ propane patio heater; freezers; supplies.

Lake Icaria Concessions Sue Agnew, 712-779-0340

www.kretzingerauction.com

Auctioneers: Dan Kretzinger 712-621-9400; Jack Kretzinger 712-621-0135

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Christensen Farms

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NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Join our Health Care Team Dietary Cook/Aide Performs duties related to on-premise cooking, baking, cold food prep, beverage portioning, and serving for patients, cafeteria, special events, and contractual agreements. Also performs duties related to maintaining dishes, utensils, and cooking equipment including, but not limited to: scrapping food from dishes, scouring pots and pans, loading and operating the automated dish machine, storing clean dishes, and Full general duties to established Timecleaning - 36 hours peraccording week cleaning schedule.

Apply online at www.madisonhealth.com

Part Time evening shift –St., 23-40 hours per period 300 W. Hutchings Winterset, Iowapay 50273 MCHCS is equal opportunity employer We provide a competitive andan comprehensive compensation package including PTO, IPERS and a free on-site fitness facility for employees and their spouses.

Apply online at www.madisonhealth.com

300 W. Hutchings St., Winterset, Iowa 50273 MCHCS is an equal opportunity employer

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

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

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

Work to be performed include: * Conservation * Terraces and waterways * Ponds * Building pads and new construction * Earth grading and reshaping

AGRICULTURAL*COMMERCIAL*MUNICIPALITIES*RESIDENTIAL MUST HAVE A POSITIVE ATTITUDE WITH GREAT WORK ETHICS!!

Get paid well for being safe, dependable and hard working.

Excellent availability to be home more!

REQUIREMENTS MUST have valid drivers license and clean record MUST be a TEAM player as well as be able to work independently.

MUST be able to follow directions and provide the quality of work we demand.

MUST be able to work 60+ hours per week during busy seasons.

Elite FLAT BED AND HAZ MAT drivers wanted

Excellent Pay and Benefits to the best drivers!

MUST HAVE A POSITIVE ATTITUDE WITH GREAT WORK ETHICS!!

Get paid well for being safe, dependable and hard working.

Excellent availability to be home more!

We REWARD for maintaining good CSA scores!

REQUIREMENTS MUST have a class A CDL AND all HAZ MAT licensing MUST be able to pass a DOT drug screening/Physical and criminal background check.

Meet all DOT requirements.

Be available for some weekends.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Operate truck in accordance with the DOT and established safety procedures.

Preform daily driver vehicle inspections and notifies supervisor of needed equipment, supplies or routine maintenance.

Loads, secures, transports, delivers, unloads to and from specified destinations.

Prepares and maintains records in accordance with regulations and company procedures.

BENEFITS 401K with company contributions Excellent Pay Life Insurance Health insurance Paid Holidays (Blue Cross/Blue Shield) Dental Insurance (Delta Dental) Paid Weekly We REWARD for performance!

Additional Positions Available -Laborers to support other areas of the company.

THE FOLLOWING TRUCK DRIVERS NEEDED -Flat Bed trucking, including -Belly Dump trucking specialty type hauling -End Dump trucking -Dump Trucking With or Without pups -Belt Trailer trucking -Side Dump trucking -HAZ MAT trucking

Apply in person or call 641-782-8820

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Creston News Advertiser Wednesday, April 1, 2015

BUSINESS/FARM Free workshop to teach ways to plant, support Iowa’s native pollinators

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Jeans for a cause: Adair County Health System (ACHS)

staff members, from left, Mandi Eisbach, medical records, Nichole Ford, clinics, Paige Faust, clinics, and Tiffany Johnson, administration, wear jeans to support the prevention of colon cancer. On Friday the staff at ACHS were able to pay $5 to wear jeans, and the profits were given to the Colon Cancer Alliance.

A total of $130 was raised for the organization. The last Friday of each month will be Jean Day at ACHS. Employees are given the opportunity to nominate a local or national organization/ group to benefit from the profits. The March event was the first held at ACHS.

WINTERSET — For Lands Sake!, a group of Madison County landowners dedicated to improving Iowa’s natural habitat, announces a free workshop for gardeners, homeowners, schools, farmers and landowners interested in protecting native pollinators. Bees, butterflies and many other insect pollinators are in decline.

Let’s Plant for Pollinators will be held 9 a.m. to noon April 18 at I-35 High School commons, 405 E. North St., Truro. Free will donations will be collected on site.

Participants will have the unique opportunity to learn how planting a single patio pot, a flower garden or a large scale prairie restoration are all important ways

Adair County 4-H, FFA swine tagging protocol for 2015 set GREENFIELD — All Adair County 4-H and FFA members who are planning to exhibit swine at the 2015 Adair County Fair must have their pigs tagged as part of the countywide identification program scheduled for April 8-14.

Adair County Extension office staff and the Adair County Fair swine committee have the responsibility to follow protocol that will provide swine exhibitors and their farm sites the greatest protection from disease when identifying swine for exhibition at the Adair County Fair and Iowa State Fair.

The swine tagging process

for the 2015 Adair County Fair will be similar to last year. If exhibitors are planning to exhibit swine at the 2015 Adair County Fair and or the 2015 Iowa State Fair and have not received a letter with detailed protocol and instructions for tagging, contact Adair County Extension immediately at 1-800-ISUE-399.

Separate classes will be offered at the fair for market barrows and market gilts.

Each exhibitor can show three head of market barrows and three head of market gilts. In addition, they may enter up to two pens of market hogs. Exhibitors may also show two breeding gilts.

Birth dates for all gilts must be provided in order for those animals to be eligible for the breeding class.

Members may also choose to nominate up to six head of their pigs for the lean value carcass contest sponsored by the Adair County Pork Producers. There is a $3 per head entry fee. No pigs will be weighed. Final placing in the contest will be determined by lean carcass value – not lean gain per day on test.

For more information about the county and state fair swine tagging requirements, call the Extension office at 641-743-8412 or 1-800ISUE 399.

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to help pollinators while contributing to a healthy environment.

Guest speaker Dr. Mary Harris, Iowa State University entomologist, will present on how prairie strips can provide pollinator habitat within the agricultural landscape, and explain the link between plant diversity and stable pollinator populations.

Blank Park Zoo Conservation Manager Jessie Lowry will highlight the easy-to-

use resources of the popular Plant.Grow.Fly. initiative which encourages the use of plants that provide habitat and nectar resources for various pollinators.

Presentations will be followed by question and answer sessions tailored to participants’ personal interests and budgets: container planting, new or established gardens, prairie and savanna restoration, woodland and riparian area improvement,

and conservation practices for agricultural land.

Numerous regional organizations will be present with educational displays and information available. Native Iowa-grown perennials, seed mixes, trees and shrubs will be for sale.

Preregistration is encouraged by April 10. Contact Nancy Forrest at 515-4621142 or forrest2r@gmail. com.

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