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Management announced Wednesday that Pizza Hut in Creston will close May 19. The restaurant has about 25 employees (part and full time). The CNA will have more on this story in Friday’s paper.

Thousands of dollars in college scholarships were handed out Friday at Creston High School.

See full scholarship/awards list on pages 5/6A.

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Degree in nursing just the beginning for Coleman

Stamp Out Hunger total

More than 1,450 pounds of nonperishable food items were donated to MATURA’s Union County outreach food pantry for the 23rd annual National Association of Letter Carriers “Stamp out Hunger” food drive. With more than 10,000 participating cities and towns throughout the United States and territories, it is the largest single-day food drive in the United States.

McDermott at CHS pops concert

The Creston High School pops concert is slated for 7 p.m. Friday in the high school auditorium.

Jane Warner said the concert will feature popular music from several decades with a lot of pieces the students selected.

The concert will feature several community guests including Aaron Richardson, A.J. Warner, Tim Kenyon and Larry Peppers. Creston Superinten- McDermott dent Steve McDermott will be playing electric guitar for “I’ve Got the Music in Me” and acoustic guitar for “Dust in the Wind.”

John Wayne tour tickets

A limited number of tickets are available for the grand opening of the John Wayne Birthplace Museum May 22-24 in Winterset. Tour tickets are $10 and feature the new museum and birthplace house. A John Wayne Birthplace Museum benefit dinner and auction is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. May 23. Tickets to the event are $150 and it includes a performance by Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives.

Trail photo contest

Union County Development Association is holding a photo contest of you and your family using the trails in Union County.

Snap a photo while walking, biking or running and submit it to the UCDA Facebook page, or tag the photo on Twitter and Instagram with #uniontrails. Winners will be featured in the Union County trails map and brochure plus receive $25 in Creston bucks.

the same thing. But once she began working with patients, she realized she was actually enjoying it.

“About midway through your first year in nursing school, you start to have patient contact,” she said.

“That really is what made it for me, when I actually began to care for patients and get experience in the field.”

As a single mother with three preteen children, Coleman had to be disciplined to also balance her studies and a part-time job.

But she said the workload was manageable because of her desire to succeed and the cooperation of her children.

“They’ve always been great self-managers,” Coleman said. “They allowed me to do my thing. I couldn’t have asked for better support.”

Editor’s note: This is the third in a three-part series on adults who have furthered their education as nontraditional students at Southwestern Community College.

By IAN RICHARDSON

CNA staff reporter irichardson@crestonnews.com

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s patient care manager at Ringgold County Hospital, Denise Coleman oversees a large department of nurses and a variety of hospital functions. But as recently as a decade ago, a career in the medical field was one of the last things on her mind.

Coleman graduated from high school in 1995 and discontinued studies at Northwest Missouri State University (NWMSU) in the middle of her second semester. From there, she worked a few part-time and factory jobs, finally ending up at a sports apparel factory, where she spent the next seven years.

Then she received bad news.

“One day in June, they came to us and told us that they were shutting our factory down and the jobs were going to the plant in Mexico,” she said.

But there was also good news. As part of the Trade Adjustment Assistance Program, Coleman had the chance to receive two years of school in an approved area of study for free while receiving unemployment benefits. Coleman decided to take nursing courses at Southwestern Community College (SWCC) beginning in 2006.

The age gap

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Denise Coleman shakes the hand of former nursing instructor Suzanne Carlson during her lamplighting ceremony. The lamplighting ceremony is for all first-year nursing students who are completing their practical nursing (PN) degree. The lamp represents Florence Nightingale, and each graduating student gets to keep his or her lamp.

Two years later, she would graduate with her associate degree.

Coleman is currently working toward her bachelor’s through Clarkson College in Omaha. She plans to eventually earn a master’s in the family nurse practitioner field. As she continues to advance in an occupation she loves, Coleman attributes her career turnaround to that second chance at a degree she re-

ceived nine years ago.

“I firmly believe that it’s the basis and education that I got from SWCC that allowed me to do that,” she said. “It absolutely changed my life and changed my kids’ lives.”

Why nursing?

Coleman didn’t love nursing right away. In fact, she said she mostly chose the nursing field because she had two friends who were going back and doing

As she attended classes that enrolled a combination of traditional and adult students, Coleman said studying alongside fresh high school graduates was a unique experience.

“You feel behind the curve,” she said.

However, she said that variety of viewpoints also added to the course experience.

“It was an interesting mix, but it also made for interesting class periods (and) interesting discussion because you had different perspectives,” she said.

During her first year, Coleman did some studying under first-year nursing instructor Kathy Scott, who was the former patient care Please see COLEMAN, Page 2A

Davis takes over Studio 101

By JAKE WADDINGHAM

CNA associate editor jwaddingham@crestonnews.com

CNA photo by BAILEY POOLMAN

Creepy crawly: Ava Adamson, second-grade

student at St. Malachy School, speaks a few lines to the audience during the school’s spring music concert Tuesday at Creston High School. Ava, dressed as a bed bug, and the other kindergarten through thirdgrade students performed a selection of songs and spoken lines based on bugs. St. Malachy band and fourth- through eighth-grade choir students also gave performances.

A bit of lucky timing helped a Crestonian capitalize on a life-long goal while she was considering making a career shift. Angie Davis took over Quik Cash and Studio 101 Tanning and Salon May 1.

“I always wanted to have a tanning salon since I was young, but I never thought I was going to be able to pursue that,” Davis said.

Steve Wintermute helped make Davis’ dream a reality, putting in a wall to separate his Quik Pawn shop from Quik

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Cash and Studio 101, 101 W. Taylor St. Davis moved to Creston when she was 5 years old with her parents. Her father owned a photography studio — Photos by Frank — and her mother worked for MATURA. Davis graduated with her nursing degree in 1995 and worked as a nurse in Corning and Omaha until 2008.

“There have been a lot of things that have slowed me down, things that I wasn’t expecting,” Davis said. “Now everything seems to be panning out for me and I am really excited about it.”

Davis has started new hours for her business to

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provide more convenient times for customers to tan.

She will be open Monday through Thursday 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

“The thing that is getting me right now is the younger adults that are coming in, I see them and they look familiar to me, but I can’t remember what their name is,” Davis said. “Then they tell me and I remember them being five or six and now they are adults.”

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Deaths Dorcas Barger Creston

Dorcas Jane Barger, 93, of Creston, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2015, at Crest Haven Care Barger Center, Creston, IA. Funeral services will be 10:30 A.M. Friday, May 15, 2015 at Pearson Family Funeral Service, 809 West Montgomery St. Creston, IA. Pastor Matthew Novotny will officiate.

Interment at Graceland Cemetery, Creston, IA. Open visitation from 1:00 -8:00 P.M. Thursday, May 14, 2015. Family will receive friends from 6:00- 8:00 P.M. Thursday evening at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be directed to the family to be determined. On-line condolences may be left at www. pearsonfuneralhomes.com.

Dorcas Jane Barger, the daughter of Lawrence Dudley and Hazel Dell (Winger) Deacon, was born on September 27, 1921 in Red Oak, Iowa. Dorcas graduated from Creston High

School with the class of 1939. Dorcas married Kenneth Barger on July 18, 1950 in Raton, New Mexico. Dorcas and Kenneth resided in Pueblo, CO for 30 years where she was a floral designer for 18 years. She also worked for Sears for a short time. Dorcas moved back to Creston where she lived for 35 years.

Dorcas was a member of the American Legion Post #2 Auxiliary in Pueblo, CO and American Legion Post #96 Auxiliary in Lorimor, IA. She traveled the United States with the American Legion Auxiliary for over 50 years. Dorcas was also a member of the Eagles Lodge #1398 in Creston, IA. Dorcas loved fishing, hunting, sewing and quilting. She also loved to tend her flower and vegetable garden.

Left to cherish Dorcas’s memory is her son-in-law: Eugene (Michael Ann) Spradlin, Valparaiso, IN. Dorcas is also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends.

Preceding Dorcas in death were her parents; her husband in 2009; daughter: Vicki Spradlin; two brothers: Robert Deacon and Jack Deacon; and four sisters: Minnie Claiser; Maudie Hansen; Theo Seddon; and Patsy White.

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Tyler Family Remembrance On the afternoon of Sunday, May 24, 2015, the children of Orlo and Mary

Jane Tyler will host a Tyler Family Remembrance at 2:00 pm at Three Mile Lake Lodge, 1577 Creamery Road, Afton, IA. We invite our dear friends and extended family to join us in sharing an afternoon of story telling, special memories, and, of course, food and drink.

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aware of healthy options while still getting a good tan. Studio 101 has a hydration bed that helps rejuvenate and hydrate the skin. She recently worked out a deal to start providing spray tans by Jessica England and is looking for a person to do manicures and pedicures two times a week.

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manager at Ringgold County Hospital. Scott is an experienced adult learner herself — she began nursing school at age 31 — and she said that background helps her relate to the older nursing students, which comprise the majority of the program. In 2014, 39 of the 47 graduates of the two-year program were adult learners.

Scott said Coleman was always a great student.

“She was always wanting to learn new things,” Scott said. “She was willing to put the work in to do it.”

Now, Scott occasionally works under Coleman as a PRN nurse at Ringgold County Hospital.

In her spare time, Davis teaches CPR classes at Southwestern Community College.

Davis has two children, Trevor and Catelinn. Trevor is a senior at Creston High School this year. Catelinn is a sophomore.

Commencement “It is fast paced,” Davis said.

Coleman graduated a “I still love nursing and I love member of SWCC’s chapter to take care of people, I am of the international honor just ready for something new.”

Today is May 14, the 134th day of the year. There are 231 days left in 2015. Below are news items from the Creston News Advertiser for this week (May 11-17) in history.

In the datebook, on May 17, 1954, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down its Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka decision which found that racially segregated public schools were inherently unequal and therefore unconstitutional.

5 years ago

Edith Baird Duncanville, Texas

Edith “Edie” Ester CarnsCliftonB a i r d was born to Fanny Sanders-Carns a n d G e o r g e Baird Carns on October 20, 1915. She was the youngest sister of seven other siblings. She grew up on the family farm near Murray, Iowa. Her grandmother Martha Sanders lived down the road, giving Edie a place to go when things didn’t go her way at home.

She met George Emert Clifton, the son of a local farmer, and they married on Jan. 25, 1934. They had three children; George Jr. (Jack), Beverley, and Barbara. Her grandchildren are Nancy, Stuart, Cynthia, and Malea Clifton; Anita, Janice, and Brenda Grandfield; and Lonny, Roy, Sherri, and Carey Songer. Emert Clifton and her second husband George Baird preceded her in death as did her daughter Beverley Grandfield, granddaughter Nancy Clifton, and grandson-inlaw Terry Loy. She has 24 great grandchildren and 16 great great grandchildren.

She was a tremendously disciplined woman. She loved pretty clothes and shoes, was extremely proud of the fact that she didn’t take “any pills.” Our family can take pride in her and her ancestry, we are descendant of a signor of “The Mayflower Compact.”

Edie was a woman that knew all about hard work.

She got her first washing machine in 1940 or 1941 two or three years after her children were out of (cloth) diapers. She hauled water a quarter of a mile for all the household needs; which required putting several 10 gallon milk cans in the car or in the horse drawn wagon every other day, pumping 30 or 40 gallons of water to fill the can, unloading the can when back at the house.

These cans would weigh upwards of 100 pounds each. She tended a kitchen

garden, a potato patch and many, many rows of sweet corn. In doing so was able to harvest enough vegetables for summer meals and for canning enough food for the long, long winter.

She had no refrigerator nor freezer so everything was packed in “Mason jars,” and sealed by processing them in boiling water for 2 or 3 hours. A very hot job on an equally hot summer day. All vegetables and meat were canned. She was not much different than all the other depression and war time women, but she was a gentle mother, a hard task master when it came to school work and social events, and strong help mate to a young farmer.

The ten years following the war brought some changes except for the long hours of hard work. Rural Iowa was electrified by the late 1940s. It was 1956 before she had the luxuries of hot and cold running water and complete indoor plumbing, but the roads were still unpaved. Then in 1957 after all the children had married and started on their way Edie and Emert made a really big change.

They sold their farm and everything related to farming and moved to San Diego, California. For the next 23 years Edie cared for a hard working husband. Emert passed away in 1980 leaving Edie with very few assets other than for a willingness to work hard. The one thing she really knew how to do was to take care of people.

That was just what she did for the next 25 years. By 2009 her long years of hard work had taken its toll.

She had ever increasing needs related to the level of dementia. By September 2010 she left California and moved into a nursing home in Duncanville, TX where she passed away on January 19, 2015 at the age of 99 years, 2 months, and 30 days.

Graveside services and interment will be 11:00AM Saturday, May 23, 2015, in the Lorimor Cementery, Lorimor, Iowa.

Following the interment services the ladies of the Lorimor Methodist Church will provide the attendees with a light lunch.

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Southwestern Community College Board of Directors voted unanimously to raise tuition for fall 2011, increasing the amount to $6 per credit hour, a 4.69 percent increase.

Tuition and fees for Iowa resident students also increased from $128 to $134 per credit hour. Teresa Krejci, the college’s chief financial officer, said the proposal was made in part because of less money in state general aid. The anticipated $126,881 in additional tuition revenue was used to fill in some of the decline in funding from the fall 2009 10-percent across-the-board state cut.

Creston’s Leah Hurt didn’t surpass her personal best (117-3) at the Hawkeye 10 Conference track meet; but, her discus throw of 115-2 still earned gold. Hurt defeated Harlan’s Abby Sonderman, who spun 114-0. The Panthers, who placed no less than third in any meet in spring 2010, continued that trend at the meet. In the Hawkeye 10 field, the Panthers placed third overall with 64 points.

Harlan won the meet with 163 points, Atlantic was second at 97 points.

East Union Community Schools had five high school students enter the 2010 Congressional Art Competition.

Senior Zach Brown was the 5th District Congressional Art Competition winner. His winning piece was a pastel drawing of a lion’s head. He and a guest were flown to

society Phi Theta Kappa.

By the time she graduated, she had already been hired

by Ringgold County Hospital, where she had done two nursing rotations during her studies.

And the feeling when she walked across the stage?

“It was fantastic,” she said. “My kids and my family came to watch me and this was a big feeling of pride because this was something in my mind that had been delayed too long.”

Coleman’s advice for potential adult learners: Prepare for what it’s going to take to apply yourself to your studies.

“I would say investigate the time commitment that it’s going to take and make sure that you have the time to commit,” she said. “You’ll have the greatest amount of success that way.”

20 years ago

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Creston’s Danielle White, left, battles Dallas Center Grimes player Alicia Neal for possession of the ball during a soccer match in May 2005.

Washington, D.C., to attend a congressional reception June 17, courtesy of Southwest Airlines. Members of the U.S. House of Representatives sponsor this competition, which is an opportunity to recognize and encourage artistic talent in the nation, as well as in each congressional district.

10 years ago A national report showed Iowa was second only to Nebraska in number of graduates in rural schools. The “Why Rural Matters” 2005 study released ranks the condition of rural education in each state.

The study was done by Rural School and Community Trust, a nonprofit organization

based in Arlington, Va., that works with schools and community groups to improve the quality of education and state education policies. Nearly 90 percent of rural school students successfully completed their education. The study defined rural as any school or school district in a community of fewer than 2,500.

Hazen Dunfee was named Creston News Advertiser’s carrier of the month in April.

Dunfee, 93, had been delivering newspapers since 1984.

He delivered route 105, the entire town of Arispe.

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Country music artist Reba McIntire won her first Entertainer of the Year Award at the 1995 Academy of Country Music Awards. McIntire, of Stringtown, Okla., accepted her trophy on behalf of “fellow Okies who have endured” the bombing of the federal building in Oklahoma City. She also won best female vocalist, her seventh Academy Award since 1985.

In the datebook, on May 12, 1937, the coronation of King George was the first radio broadcast heard around the world.

Sharon Snodgrass, fifth grade teacher at Irving Elementary, received the Crest City Masonic Lodge Teacher of the Year Award. The 1994 winner was Marcella Howe, Sharon’s mother.

United States Department of Agriculture reported corn planting was 36 percent complete in the nation’s top 17 corn states, which produced 91 percent of the nation’s corn in 1994. During the previous five years, corn planting in those states averaged 64 percent complete by May. In Iowa, the nation’s top corn producer, only 30 percent was planted by this time in 1995, well below 1994’s 96 percent.

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Kent Dinner Club, 5:30 p.m., The Windrow.

Celebrate Recovery (a Christcentered 12-step program), 6 p.m., Crest Baptist Church, 1211 N. Poplar St. American Legion Auxiliary, 7 p.m., American Legion Post Home, 119 N. Walnut St. Gambler’s Anonymous, 7 p.m., Assembly of God Church, 801 N. Fillmore St., Osceola.

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

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

Friday

Alegent Creighton Health at Home-Corning free blood pressure clinic, 9 to 10 a.m., Prescott City Hall. Open to public.

Donations appreciated.

Holy Spirit Rectory ReRun Shop, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 107 W. Howard St. Southern Prairie YMCA 55 Plus, 11:45 a.m., meets at Summit House, having spring luncheon at Adams Street Espresso.

CW Club, noon, congregate meal site, restored Creston Depot.

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) brown baggers, noon open meet-

ing, St. Malachy Rectory, 407 W. Clark St. No smoking.

Southwest Iowa Dancers, 6 to 9 p.m., Tingley, featuring Jimmy Georges’ Band, with a potluck.

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.

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

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A reception will be held 3:45

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Graceland Cemetery Board, 5 p.m. Monday, cemetery chapel.

Agenda includes: discussion of Memorial Day; other items.

Birth

Greater Regional Medical Center Ashlee Willets and Robert Kingery of Afton are parents of a son born May 12, 2015. Jax Michael Kingery weighed 7 pounds, 5 ounces and was 20 3/4 inches long.

Grandparents are Barry and Tina Willets of Afton and Mike Kingery and Emilie Donehoo, both of Creston.

Great-grandaparents are Connie Dix of Phoenix and Barbara Jennings of Creston.

Siblings are Corbin, 5, Kasen, 3, and Kayn, 17 months.

Police

Jamie Vandel, 39, 404 N. Vine St., was charged on a Union County warrant for failure to appear on original charges of failure to affix a drug tax stamp, two counts of second-offense possession of a controlled substance and possession of a controlled substance, marijuana, 5:34 p.m.

Wednesday at his residence.

Vandel was released on $10,000 bond.

—————— Jessica England, 31, 1009 Manor Dr., was charged on an Adair County warrant for second-degree harassment 9 p.m.

Wednesday at Union County Law Enforcement Center.

England was transferred to the custody of Adair County Sheriff.

—————— James Sims of Greenfield reported a tire on his vehicle was damaged 2:45 a.m.

Wednesday while it was parked in the parking lot of Ferrera Candy Company, 500 Industrial Parkway.

Damage estimate is $80.

Miscellaneous Traffic stop, 1:03 a.m., Friday, North Cherry Street.

Disturbing the peace, 1:30 a.m., Friday, North Sumner Avenue.

Theft, 7:23 a.m., Friday, North Oak Street.

Reckless driving, 7:44 a.m., Friday, North Sycamore Street.

Accident, 9:24 a.m., Friday, North Lincoln Street.

Traffic stop, 9:48 a.m., Friday, West Adams Street.

Found property, 10:36 a.m., Friday, North Maple Street.

Traffic stop, 2:27 p.m., Friday, Highway 34.

Animal call, 5:33 p.m., Friday, North Mulberry Street.

Disorderly conduct, 7:14 p.m., Friday, North Pine Street.

Assistance, 7:36 p.m., Friday, Lake Shore Drive.

Traffic hazard, 8:44 p.m., Friday, South Sumner Avenue.

Harassing communication, 8:45 p.m., Friday, North Pine Street.

Assistance, 9:29 p.m., Friday, South Sumner Street.

Traffic stop, 9:39 p.m., Friday, West Adams Street.

Traffic stop, 9:48 p.m., Friday, North Pine Street.

Traffic stop, 11:27 p.m., Friday, West Montgomery Street.

Extra patrol, 12:09 a.m., Saturday, South Chestnut Street.

Traffic stop, 12:45 a.m., Saturday, West Adams Street.

Domestic dispute, 1:38 a.m., Saturday, North Cherry Street.

Welfare check, 2:21 a.m., Saturday, South Jarvis Street.

Traffic stop, 5:24 a.m., Saturday, Laurel Street.

Traffic stop, 6:03 a.m., Saturday, East Howard Street.

Assistance, 9:14 a.m., Saturday, Townline Street.

Parking complaint, 12:12 p.m., Saturday, North Pine Street.

Assistance, 1:05 p.m., Saturday, North Elm Street.

Talk to officer, 2:03 p.m., Saturday, North Oak Street.

Domestic dispute, 3:36 p.m., Saturday, West Montgomery Street.

Assault, 3:43 p.m., Saturday, North Pine Street.

Talk to officer, 4:19 p.m., Saturday, North Pine Street.

Harassing communication, 4:22 p.m., Saturday, South

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OPINION Graduations are upon us

We had the SWCC graduation last weekend and now the local high schools start this weekend.

The school year is just about over.

With Memorial Day early this year on the calendar, it seems like summer is getting an early start.

It may seem like a longer summer for the kids this year due to the fact school will start a little later with the help of the state legislature.

Memorial Day It’s hard to believe we are already just about up to Memorial Day. The first half of this year just flew by. I guess that happens when you are getting older. The spring weather so far has been pretty good. There are no real bad storms to talk about and the rain has been coming down slowly instead of in

What’s up Rich Paulsen publisher

buckets. My son lives over in Lincoln and they got a good 6 to 7-inch rain last week. I don’t think we need that much moisture.

Flowers The local flower vendors look like they are going full swing with the nice weather we have been having. I am amazed with all the different kind of flowers there are anymore to plant. I don’t know if I could pronounce the names of many of the new varieties.

Allergies A lot of my friends who have allergies have been suffering pretty good as of late with all the mold and plants coming into full bloom.

I have seen reports that this year is shaping up to be one of the worst years ever for pollen and molds.

Golf It is golf season and the tournaments are just beginning to sprout up. The annual SWCC golf tournament is coming up May 30. It is always a fun event and brings in people around the area in support of the SWCC athletic department.

Friday, June 5, is the Greater Regional Hospital tournament. Look for a full season of golf fundraisers.

TV The season finales for a lot of

TV shows are this week and next.

We will then get into the summer schedule of shows. One of my favorites is “America’s Got Talent.”

It seems like there is always something new and inventive on that show. Many of the acts that are now in Las Vegas got their start on the show. Summer time seems like more of a time where the DVR comes into play and you end up watching the shows late at night or on Sunday.

Deflate The NFL “Deflategate” scandal is coming to a head. The fines and suspensions look to be pretty overblown. I have a hard time believing that they will keep Tom Brady out of the game for four weeks. I would guess there will be an appeal

and some of the penalties will get dropped.

Economy It is kind of interesting to see the reports on the first quarter of the economy. It looks like people are taking the money they are saving on gasoline and paying down bills. Actual credit card balances dropped in the first quarter. It is interesting to me that the consumer leads the way on the economy, if only we could get our politicians to do the same thing. We are still headed toward that $20 trillion debt mark as a country and it doesn’t look like the feds have any interest in slowing the spending pace down.

Thought for the week: “Luck is a dividend of sweat. The more you sweat, the luckier you get.” — Ray Kroc (McDonalds founder)

American Idol on Fox will go off the air after fifteen seasons HOLLYWOOD — God Bless America, and how’s everybody?

The Pentagon was discovered Monday to have paid NFL teams five million dollars to honor the U.S. military in pre-game ceremonies. We all thought the NFL was being patriotic and it wound up being nothing but paid advertising.

The Pentagon may be suspended for two wars for deflating the fans.

The NFL suspended Tom Brady for four games for text-messaging clubhosue workers to deflate game balls to his grip and liking. He was mum the next day. Tom Brady referred all questions about his refusal to give NFL investigators his smart phone and text messages to his lawyer, Hillary Clinton.

American Idol on Fox will go off the air after fifteen seasons next spring amid sagging ratings for the once red-hot talent show. Older shows need a constant infusion of new energy. CBS announced next season’s episode of Survivor will take place in the show’s most dangerous location ever, Baltimore.

David Letterman welcomed Bill Clinton as his guest on the Late Show on CBS Tuesday. It made for terrific entertainment. David Letterman opened with a joke about Bill Clinton and his intern sex scandal and then Bill Clinton opened with a joke about David Letterman and his intern sex scandal.

London Daily Mail reports Lindsay Vonn broke up with Tiger Woods because he cheated on her in San Diego in February. Californians have a specific protocol we follow in these situations. We say if you love someone, set them free, and if they don’t come back, call them again when you’re drunk.

Texas lawmakers approved a bill in committee to legalize marijuana Monday. It shows how they

Topical humor Argus Hamilton

love their native-born entertainers in the Southwest. Oklahoma once passed a law naming a turnpike after Will Rogers and now Texas is going to pass a law to keep Willie Nelson from moving to Colorado.

U.S. News and World Report assessed Joe Biden’s election chances, saying the gaffe- prone vice president will lay low and speak for Democrats nationwide. Joe is not allowed to fly commercial airliners. Apparently, TSA doesn’t appreciate when you holler shotgun just before you board the plane.

Jeb Bush announced he will skip the Iowa straw poll this year, likely to avoid being pulled too far to the right. Hillary’s moving so far to the left that Jeb can stay moderate, carry the independents and leave evangelicals with only him. Growing up, Jeb’s nickname in the Bush family was The Smart One. Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Seymour Hersh wrote an expose of the U.S. raid on the bin Laden compound by U.S. Navy SEALs four years ago Saturday. The article claims the White House lied about the facts surrounding the death of Osama bin Laden. It turns out he was taken down by Brian Williams.

Secretary of State John Kerry flew to Russia to try to ward off Vladimir Putin’s expansion policy that could revive the Cold War. Hopefully he did a better job pacifying Moscow than he did trying to stop the wars in Syria, Iraq and Gaza. John Kerry couldn’t stop a ketchup fight at a Heinz family picnic.

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Three at the center As an American grows up, dependent on class or neighborhood, the forces of power and color become obvious. Much of what we come to know about most things first appears in grade school, and is affirmed or made more complex in its variations on what began as a universal claim -- or one thought to be. As things now stack up, miracles made of luck seem to be finding their place with shocking power.

That is as true about Loretta Lynch and Marilyn Mosby as it is about any of those women who have ceased to be invisible during the past three decades; they all deserve much more than is usually gotten. Each of those two women has had to refuse any simple-minded attempts at rebellion or dislike.

Each woman has stood up against every sort of shucking.

Lynch had to wait a long time to be confirmed as the replacement as attorney general for Eric Holder, whom the Republicans hated, or said they did. It led to Holder being dismissed by lecturing politicians quite far below his own intellectual capacities. It was often like a politician in love with mayonnaise sandwiches trying to trip up a master chef. But Holder hung in there -- as did Lynch when she had to be cool, calm and collected.

Mosby’s problem is very different. It arrived with the investigation of Freddie Gray’s death in Baltimore while in police custody.

There had been rioting down Baltimore way, which led to stereotyping of the black community and the contemporary civil-rights leadership. There was plenty of cyni-

King Features commentary Stanley Crouch

cism in the air, and the expectation of a cover-up coming either fast or very slow.

It was at record speed. Rep. Elijah Cummings had spent a number of tireless evenings in the streets, discouraging looting, burning and chaotic destruction. He knew Mosby’s work very well and assumed it would be well done and extremely well thought out. We knew that the congressman had often proven himself against fellow Rep. Darrell Issa, who is worth more than $400 million, but kicks up more dust than fact.

Addicted to flimsy conspiracy theories, Issa is an example of what has happened to the GOP since the arrival of the tea-party base, too foolish to be ignored in local elections but essentially meaningless in national contests. Dressed like 18th-century figures when its members initially appeared, their real concerns are factoids, not facts.

As Marilyn Mosby appeared and announced direct or partial police involvement in Freddie Gray’s murder, the sky above all seemed to quake. It happened because of our shared access to technology; a camera had been available, and footage of Gray being arrested was very clear. He seemed incapable of walking when moved inside the police van. Something had happened to him. Gray eventually was taken

to a hospital, where his spine was found to be broken. Death arrived for the 25-year-old man in about a week. Then the stuff hit the fan.

There was plenty of shooting and chaos in Baltimore, but the destructive types and the opportunists were vastly outnumbered.

Clergy as well as Cummings quieted things down, running all the risks and being listened to. The people were surely angry and bothered by the bitterness left by a meaningless death.

Before Mosby could be celebrated with depth, word came that the defense lawyers demanded that she recuse herself from the case. I do not think she will follow those orders. Federal forces have been asked by the mayor of Baltimore to investigate the police men and women to find out if they are somewhat twisted, since more than $5 million has been paid out in cases involving police brutality.

Cummings and the mayor have said that if Baltimore conquers its problems -- education, lack of good housing and employment, and excessive imprisonment -- it can become a beacon and a benchmark for the nation.

Wherever our country goes to solve such huge problems, people like the mayor, the congressman and the prosecutor, as well as Loretta Lynch, will be essential to what looks like a long-term batting record.

Stanley Crouch can be reached by email at crouch.stanley@gmail. com. (c) 2015 Stanley Crouch Distributed by King Features Syndicate Inc.

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Creston High School awards/scholarships Creston High School held its annual awards ceremony 1:30 p.m. Friday.

The following students received recogition for various achievements.

Individual Awards Ashley Harris – Des Moines Register Academic All-State Program; Nancy McKay Harsh Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen Award; Omaha World Herald Academic Recognition Program; Governor’s Scholar Program Natalie Mostek – Omaha World Herald Academic Recognition Program; DMACC Foundation Scholarship; Better Business Bureau Students of Integrity Honorable Mention Tanner Webb – Creston Education Association Scholarship Jacqueline Islas – Hawkeye Community College Achievement Scholarship Hannah Hagel – Greater Regional Medical Center Auxiliary Scholarship Savannah Hartman – Iowa State University Food Science Human Nutrition Scholarship; Ag-Academic Dean Scholarship AlexTamerius – Experience Simpson Grant; Honor Scholarship Madison Phelps – University of Iowa Tuition Scholarship; The University of Iowa Scholars Award Level 1; Iowa Boost Award; F. William Beckwith Scholarship Kaleb Cook – ISU Academic Recognition Award; Iowa State Association of Counties Scholarship Madison Skarda – Special Education Award through Claim Aid Consulting Kyle Jennett – Iowa State University Academic Rec-

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Savannah Hartman, right, receives an award from Tammy Riley, counselor at Creston High School, during an awards ceremony at the school’s auditorium Friday. Hartman won the Iowa State University Food Science Human Nutrition scholarship, American Red Cross scholarship, Creston’s Kevin Eblen Memorial scholarship and more.

ognition Award; Cardinal Leadership Scholar Award Level II Brant Hudson – Southwestern Community College Sports Shooting Team Jay Wolfe – Briar Cliff University Academic Achievement Scholarship Nicole Haley – Graceland University Scholar Award; Honors Program Scholarship; Trustees’ Merit Scholarship Bryanna Daggett – UNW Presidential Scholarship Tayler Pettit – Iowa State University Academic Recognition Award; Cardinal Leadership Scholar Award Level 1 Ericka Abell – Sue Baker Memorial Scholarship; Central Community Service Award; Journey Scholarship; Central’s Presiden-

tial Scholarship; Central’s Cheer Squad Brooke Hague – Central’s Sustainability Award; Journey Scholarship; Central’s Presidential Scholarship Monica Powers – Central Ministry and Mission Award; Journey Scholarship; Central’s Presidential Scholarship Jacob Powers – Union County Soil and Water Conservation District Scholarship Jake Miller – Distinguished Scholar Award; Bearcat Advantage Scholarship Brooke Thelen – Northwest Missouri State University Tower Scholarship; Bearcat Advantage Scholarship Maria Mostek – Northwest Missouri State University Tow-

er Scholarship; Bearcat Advantage Scholarship; Dale Shepherd Memorial Scholarship Bryce Briley – Freshman Merit Award; Green and White Advantage Scholarship; Adopt-A-Bearcat Scholarship; Bearcat Grant Kacie Bishop – Creston American Legion Auxiliary Scholarship Dillon Bailey – Adams County Soil and Water Conservation District Scholarship; Coon Valley Telephone Scholarship Conner Pals – Coon Valley Telephone Scholarship; Farmers Electric Cooperative Scholarship Connor Kinkade – Iowa Scholars Award Union County Friends of 4-H Scholarship Awards: Livestock Scholarship goes to Tyler Waddingham

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AWARDS: Continued from Page 5A

Graceland University Best of Show: Carlee Pendegraft

Music Awards Solo Ensemble Contest: Madison Phelps, Allison Norton, Paige Hedgpeth Varsity Singers: Brenna Baker, Sheona Barnett, Shyanna Fizer, Sydney Fry, Paige Hedgpeth, Allison Norton, Madison Phelps

Other awards and scholarships Griswold American Legion Post 508 Scholarship – Zachary Steffen SSG Stream and SSG Wessel U.S. Army Reserve Scholar Athlete Awards – Jay Wolfe and Natalie Mostek Union County Farm Bureau Scholarships – Tyler Waddingham, Brooke Thelen and Jacob Powers FFA Kevin Eblen Memorial Scholarships National Kevin Eblen – Brooke Thelen Creston Kevin Eblen – Savannah Hartman FFA: Terry V. Taylor – Brooke Thelen FFA: Paul and Vema Bailey – Madison Skarda Alpha Delta Kappa Scholarships – Marie Hood, Brenna Baker, Jacqueline Islas, Ericka Abell Union County Chamber’s Youth of the Year – Raegen Smith Chapter AZ and LG P.E.O. Scholarships – Ericka Abell, Natalie Mostek, Maria Mostek, Bryanna Daggett, Jay Wolfe, Nicole Haley, Monica Powers Outstanding Business Student Award – Jake Miller and Raegen Smith Elk’s National Legacy Award – Brenna Baker Elk’s State Most Valuable Student Scholarship – Natalie Mostek and Ashley Harris Iowa Elk’s Vocational Grant – Dillon Bailey and Brant Hudson

Adams County 4-H Endowment Fund Scholarship – Garrett Stalcup Agriland FS Foundation Scholarship – Jacob Powers GMP Local 17B Scholarships – Jesse Shepherd, Brittany Minson, Stone Hammons, Kacie Bishop Alliant Energy Community Service Scholarship – Ericka Abell Fraternal Order of Eagles #1398 Scholarship – Spencer Wray Crestcity Masonic Lodge #522 Grand Masonic Scholarship – Brenna Baker Creston Booster Club Scholarships – Natalie Mostek and Kyle Jennett SGT. Linde Michael-Marine Awards Scholastic Excellence – Ashley Harris Superior Athlete – Tayler Pettit and Raegan Smith Semper Fi Music Award – Savannah Hartman All Iowa Opportunity Scholarships: Dillon Bailey, Alexandra Bird, Kacie Bishop, David Daily, William Fargo, Shyanna Fizer, Sydney Fry, Nicole Haley, Brant Hudson, Connor Kinkade, Haylee LaMasters, Brittany Ross, Jenna Shepherd, Katelyn Utley, Spencer Wray Kiwanis Scholarships – Megan Banda, Raegen Smith, Olivia Curtis Mickey Finn Scholarship – Haylee LaMasters Christina Hixson Opportunity Award – Savannah Hartman Hawkeye 10 Character Award – Ericka Abell Hawkeye 10 Academic AII-Conference – Ashley Harris

SWCC Scholarships Brenna Baker – Marcella Howe Education Scholarship $500, Doug Kirchner Memorial Endowment $400, Rotary $300 Megan Banda – Rotary $300, Creston Kiwanis Club $500, Helen Murphy En-

dowment $500, American Legion $250 Olivia Curtis – Rotary $300, Creston Kiwanis Club $500 Samuel Hartsock – Rotary $300, Eric Crittenden Memorial Endowment Scholarship $300 Tyler Helm – Marcella Howe Education Scholarship $500, Eric Crittenden Memorial Endowment Scholarship $300, American Legion $250 Haylee LaMasters – Rotary $300, Mickey Finn Memorial $500, Lesan Family Endowment $400, Van Arkel Memorial Endowment $185 Jacob Powers – Eric Crittenden Memorial Endowment Scholarship $300, Alliant Energy Scholarship $350 Jenna Shepard – Robert Beecher Memorial Endowment $350, ISSB (David R. Driskell) Endowment $1,500 Raegan Smith – Rotary $300, Creston Kiwanis Club $500, Eric Crittenden Memorial Endowment Scholarship $300 Tanner Webb – Rotary $300, David and Mary Taylor Endowment $250, Murphy Scholarship $250

Dollars for Scholars Ericka Abell – Edith McFee Memorial Scholarship Dillon Bailey Brenna Baker Megan Banda – CHS Class of 1956 Scholarship Kacie Bishop Bryanna Daggett Hannah Hagle Ashley Harris Savannah Hartman Marie Hood Jacqueline Islas – Lil Dave Memorial Scholarship Kyle Jennett Haylee LaMasters – June Weaver Memorial Scholarship Jake Miller Maria Mostek Natalie Mostek Paige O’Neall

CNA photo by KYLE WILSON

Nicole Haley receives an award from Tammy Riley, counselor at Creston High School, during an awards ceremony at the school’s auditorium Friday. Haley won a Chapter AZ and LG P.E.O. scholarship, Honors Program Scholarship, American Red Cross scholarship and more.

Conner Pals Tayler Pettit Madison Phelps Monica Powers Jenna Shepherd Raegan Smith Brooke Thelen Jay Wolfe Spencer Wray – CHS Class of 1960 Scholarship Young Women’s Scholarships Sheonna Barnett Alexandra Bird Young Women’s Reach Educational Stipend Megan Banda Kierra Enters Sydney Fry

iJAG Awards Seniors: Brooke Hague – Silver Entrepreneurial Marketing and Gold Math 101 Sydney Fry – Silver Public Speaking iJAG Signature Event Jenna Shepherd – Bronze Proficiency 101 Scholarship: Kacie Bishop NCRC Award Winners:

Dillon Bailey, Justin Brokaw, Shyanna Fizer, Sydney Fry, Tyler Helm, Nick Noecker, Paige O’Neall, Sabastian Peterson, Brittany Ross, Jenna Shepherd, Erin Skarda, Tyson Tucker

Letter Winners Seniors Chenille: Brittany Ross, Elijah Johnson, Taquana Williams Panther Pin: Ericka Abell, Olivia Curtis, Jenna Shepherd Lamp of Knowledge: Brenna Baker, Bryce Briley, Kaleb Cook, Bryanna Daggett, William Fargo, Hannah Hagle, Nicole Haley, Ashley Harris, Savannah Hartman, Samuel Hartsock, Marie Hood, Kyle Jennett, Connor Kinkade, Haylee LaMasters, Hanna Luther, Jake Miller, Maria Mostek, Natalie Mostek, Allison Norton, Conner Pals, Tayler Pettit, Madison Phelps, Jacob Powers, Monica Pow-

ers, Raegen Smith, Alex Tamerius, Brooke Thelen, Tanner Webb, Jay Wolfe, Lillie Wyant.

Juniors Chenille: Cassandra Anderson, Ashley Eblen, Christopher Foster, Adriana Jacinto, Cooper McDermott, Travis Purdy, Rebecca Ross.

Panther Pin: Jessica Beatty, Alicia Boyer, Taylor Briley, Harleigh Bristow, Amber Castillo, Catherine Daily, Sydney Dunphy, Henry Fienhage, Danielle Fundermann, Emily Gravlin, Madison Hance, Mariah Harlan, Lexie Heckman, Alyssa Higgins, Laura Johnson, Corissa Kinkade, Ryan Kucera, Sabrina Lapcheske, Seth Maitlen, Micah McCutchan, Brooke McGehee, Caitlin McIlravy, Monica Mussmann, Mackenzie Norton, Shelby Palser, Emily Riley, Gracie Russell, Selena Sampson, Emma Saylor, Jami Sickels, Josie Sickels, Camryn Somers, Angela Sorenson, Sydney Suiter, Jenna Taylor, Wyatt Thompson, Alli Thomsen, Madison Travis, Miguel Villegas, Ann Waigand, Nicholas Walsh, Rebecca Watson, Crystal Zamora.

Sophomores Chenille: Colton Bolinger, Madison Callihan, Macy Evans, Ann Fehrle, Hannah Fogle, Brody Frain, Morghan Frey, Cora Green, Erin Hanson, Olivia Hartman, Jacob Hitz, Hannah Hood, Jennifer Hughes, Kadon Hulett, Benjamin Irr, Alexus Larkin, Lexie Little, Paul Lorenz, Brenden McDowell, Dalton O’Riley, Hayley Osmun, Logan Pettit, Katherine Powers, Kristen Powers, Cammy Rutherford, Leah Schuler, Cydney Seley, Morgan Shawler, Konnar Shepherd, Rachel Shepherd, Dawson Smith, Maya Struhar, Maitlyn Wheeler, Isaac Wignall, Nana Abenaa Wright.

Skarda receives Special Education Teacher scholarship DES MOINES — Creston High School senior Madison Skarda received the 2015 Special Education Teacher Scholarship of Iowa in recognition for her scholastic achievements and extracurricular activities. The award will help fund her studies to become a special education teacher.

“My goal is to be a successful educator who enjoys every minute of teaching young children how the world works,” Skarda said.

“As a high school student, I am already beyond excit-

ed to start my journey of helping children be great. It is my passion to encourage students to be the best that they can be in any possible way.”

She has worked with students with disabilities through the Creston FFA Chapter’s Helping Hands project. Skarda was inspired by the middle and high school level students she met during her work with the program and now wants to dedicate her career to working with more special education students.

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She has earned varsity letters for cross country, track, cheerleading and drill team.

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

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

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

Sunday, 10:45 a.m. Mass; after Mass, Confession; and Parish Council meeting. Tuesday, 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. Adoration; 8:30 a.m.

Mass. Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. devotions.

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Joel Sutton, pastor.

Sunday, 10 a.m. worship; 5:30 p.m. potluck supper, open to the public; 6:30 p.m. Sunday evening worship service. Aspire Food Pantry dropoff site.

Arispe

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Joel Sutton, pastor.

Sunday, 11 a.m. worship.

Beaconsfield

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Rick Hawkins, pastor.

Sunday, 9 a.m. worship service.

Clearfield

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

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

Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. AWANA, Clearfield Community Center.

CHRISTIAN CHURCH, Sherry Wiley, lay speaker.

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

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Shurmaine McAlpine, pastor.

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

Corning

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

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

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

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

GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH, Dan Lamgo, pastor.

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

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

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

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

Bible study.

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

Saturday, 5:30 p.m. Mass.

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

Creston

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

AbundantLifeFamilyChurch.com.

Sunday, 10:30 a.m. children’s church and worship service.

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

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

Sunday, 10 a.m. Sunday school and worship service; 5:30 p.m. prayer time; 6 p.m. worship service. Wednesday, 7 p.m. worship service. Home Bible study, call 782-5594.

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

creston.com.

Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Sunday school for all ages; 10:35 a.m. morning worship, Graduation Sunday, guest speaker Rev. Brad Thomas, Iowa Ministry Network; 2 p.m. Creston High School graduation; 4 to 7 p.m. Graduation party at the Norton home.

Tuesday, 7 to 10 a.m. Coffee Cafe, fellowship hall. Bring a friend for coffee and conversation. WiFi is available; 6 p.m. Vision Team meeting. Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. prayer meeting; 7 p.m. Family Night Activites; Adults studying “A.D.” series in the sanctuary; Life Youth (grades 6-12), lower level youth room; Life Kids (ages 4-grade 5), lower level fellowship hall. Thursday (5/21), 7 to 10 a.m. Coffee Cafe, fellowship hall.

Bring a friend for coffee and conversation. WiFi is available.

CHURCH OF CHRIST, 510 S. Poplar St., Timothy L. Haynie and Nathan Langford, evangelists, 641-344-3201.

Sunday, 9:45 a.m. Bible school; 11 a.m. worship; 6:30 p.m. worship. Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Bible study; and youth meeting.

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

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

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

Today, 6:30 p.m. Celebrate Recovery. Saturday, 8 a.m. prayer meeting. Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Bible study (all ages); 10:45 a.m. worship service. Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.

GriefShare. Wednesday, 6:30 a.m. prayer meeting; 6:30 p.m.

TeamKid, youth ministry and adult Bible study: Secret Church.

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

Today, 7 p.m. Riley Missionary Circle, welcome center. FridaySaturday, Father/Son Retreat, IRB Camp. Sunday, 8:45 a.m. worship service; 10:15 a.m. Sunday school hour; 6 p.m. family worship service. Wednesday, 7 p.m.

Kids of Character; junior and senior high youth groups; and adult prayer meeting and Bible study.

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST), 301 E. Townline St. Sunday, 9 a.m. Sunday school; 10 a.m. Graduation Sunday service with Rev. Tony Thurston; 11 a.m. coffee fellowship/reception for graduates. Tuesday, 1:30 p.m. Tootles (games/crafts) in fellowship hall. Wednesday, 6 p.m. praise and worship service.

Thursday (5/21), 2 p.m. Mary Circle; 7 p.m. Rebecca Circle.

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

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

Friday, 1:30 p.m. crafting workshop. Sunday, 9:15 a.m. adult Sunday school; 9:30 a.m. youth Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. worship service. Tuesday, 1 p.m.

Stich, Knit and Quilt. Wednesday, 9 a.m. pastor’s Bible study; 5:30 p.m. Joyful Noise; 7 p.m. choir.

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 400 N. Elm St., Gideon Gallo, pastor. Call 641-782-2427, 641-782-7267. E-mail: fumc. creston@gmail.com. Facebook: Creston First United Methodist Church. Office hours: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday; 8 a.m. to noon Tuesday and Friday.

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

Sunday school. Tuesday, 9 a.m.

Summit House Bible study; 1:30 p.m. Crestridge Bible study.

Wednesday, 6:15 p.m. handbell rehearsal; 7 p.m. choir rehearsal. Thursday, 12:05 p.m. United Methodist Men. GOD’S OUTREACH

DELIVERANCE INTERNATIONAL, 124 N. Maple St., 641-278-1173, Apostle JoAnna King.

Thursday, 6 p.m. Women’s Bible study. Friday, 7 p.m. Friday Night Fire service at new location, 124 N. Maple St. Sunday, 9 to 10 a.m. Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. church service; 6 p.m. church service. Monday, 4 to 5:45 p.m. children’s ministry (preschool through 11 years old); 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. youth ministry (12 years old and up). Wednesday, first and third, 7 p.m. Men’s Bible study.

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

Friday, 7 a.m. Mass, St. Malachy Chapel; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ReRun shop. Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon ReRun shop; 4:30 to 5 p.m. Confession; 5:15 p.m.

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

Confession; 9 a.m. Mass, honor graduates, reception after in hall.

Monday, 5 to 6 p.m. Adoration, St. Malachy Chapel; 6 p.m. Mass, St. Malachy Chapel; 7:15 p.m.

Board of Education meeting, St. Malachy School. Tuesday, noon to 5 p.m. ReRun shop; 7 p.m. Parish Council meeting, St. Malachy School. Wednesday, 9:15 a.m. Mass, St. Malachy School. Thursday (5/21), 7 a.m.

Mass, St. Malachy Chapel.

JERUSALEM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 1965 REA Road, Rev. Jim W. Morris, pastor.

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

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

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

Saturday, noon worship.

Sunday, 1:30 p.m. worship.

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to noon pastor’s office hours; 3 to 5 p.m. Crisis Fund Center open; 5 to 6 p.m. Open Table.

Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. TOPS.

Vatican recognizes state of Palestine in new treaty VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Vatican officially recognized the state of Palestine in a new treaty finalized Wednesday, immediately sparking Israeli ire and accusations that the move hurt peace prospects.

The treaty, which concerns the activities of the Catholic Church in Palestinian territory, is both deeply symbolic and makes explicit that the Holy See has switched its diplomatic recognition from the Palestine Liberation Organization to the state of Palestine.

The Vatican had welcomed the decision by the U.N. General Assembly in 2012 to recognize a Palestinian state and had referred to the Palestine state since. But the treaty is the first legal document negotiated between the Holy See and the Palestinian state, giving the Vatican’s former signs of recognition an unambiguous confirmation in a formal, bilateral treaty.

“Yes, it’s a recognition that the state exists,” said the Vatican spokesman, the Rev. Federico Lombardi.

The Israeli Foreign Ministry said it was “disappointed.”

“This move does not pro-

mote the peace process and distances the Palestinian leadership from returning to direct and bilateral negotiations,” the ministry said in a text message.

The United States and Israel oppose recognition, arguing that it undermines U.S.-led efforts to negotiate an Israeli-Palestinian deal on the terms of Palestinian statehood. Most countries in Western Europe have held off on recognition, but some have hinted that their position could change if peace efforts remain deadlocked.

The treaty was finalized days before Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas visits Pope Francis at the Vatican. Abbas is heading to Rome to attend Francis’ canonization Sunday of two new saints from the Holy Land.

“This is a very important recognition as the Vatican has a very important political status that stems from its spiritual status,” said Abbas’ senior aide, Nabil Shaath. “We expect more EU countries to follow.”

The Vatican has been referring unofficially to the state of Palestine since 2012.

Rev. Delores Doench, pastor.

Sunday, 9:15 a.m. Sunday school; 10 a.m. coffee/fellowship time; 10:30 a.m. church service.

SALEM LUTHERAN CHURCH, 602 W. Townline St., 641-7822920. Brian Jack, pastor. Website: www.salemluth.net.

Today, 6 p.m. Council. Sunday, 10 a.m. worship service. Tuesday, 1:30 p.m. Quilters. Wednesday, 7 p.m. choir.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sunday, 9 a.m. worship service and Sunday School.

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

Mount Ayr: Sunday, 8 a.m.

Divine service; 9:30 a.m. Bible class and Sunday school. Creston: Sunday, 9:45 a.m. Divine service; 11 a.m. Sunday school and Bible classes. Monday, 12:30 p.m. preschool. Tuesday, 6:30 a.m. Early Risers Bible study in fellowship hall; 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. preschool. Wednesday, 12:30 p.m. preschool. Thursday (5/21), 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. preschool.

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

Friday, 7:30 p.m. AA meeting.

Sunday, 9:15 a.m. worship services.; 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. food pantry distribution. Monday, 7:30 p.m. AA meeting. Tuesday, 9 a.m.

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Cromwell

CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, Dan Moore, pastor.

Sunday, 10 a.m. fellowship; 10:30 a.m. worship and Sunday school; Creston graduation.

Monday, 12:30 p.m. prayer group, sanctuary; 1 p.m. quilting.

Wednesday, 1 p.m. quilting.

Diagonal

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

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

Ellston

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Bruce Giese, pastor.

Website: www.ellstonumc.org.

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

Greenfield

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

Website: www.welcometocornerstone.org.

Friday, 11 a.m. J.O.Y. (Just Older Youth). Sunday, Senior Recognition Sunday; 9:30 a.m. worship service; 11:10 a.m. to noon Christian living classes.

Wednesday, 7 to 8:30 p.m. youth group.

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

Saturday, 4:30 to 5 p.m.

Reconciliation; 5:15 p.m. Mass.

Sunday, 10:15 a.m. Mass.

Thursday (5/21), 8:30 a.m. Mass.

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

Tuesday, 3:30 to 6 p.m. food bank and children’s clothes closet open; 6:30 p.m. worship service. Thursday, 12:30 p.m. worship service.

Lacelle

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Dwayne Henrichs, pastor.

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

Lenox

CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST), 1007 W. Temple St. Sunday, 10 a.m. worship.

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

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

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

Sunday, 9 a.m. Sunday school; 10 a.m. worship. Wednesday, 6 p.m. meal and study.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Lorimor CHURCH OF GOD, Ben Turner, pastor.

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

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, Lorimor, George Henriksen, pastor.

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

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Joel Sutton, pastor.

Sunday, 8:45 a.m. worship.

Macksburg

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

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

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Ben Carter-Allen, pastor. Sunday, 9 a.m. worship service with supervised nursery during church; 10 a.m.

Sunday school. Third Thursday, United Methodist Women.

Murray

BAPTIST CHURCH, Alex Bauman, pastor.

Sunday, 8:45 a.m. Sunday school; 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. worship services. Wednesday, 7 p.m.

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

CHURCH OF CHRIST, 430 Third St., Brian McCracken, pastor, 641340-0474, bmac2366@yahoo. com; Dillon, associate pastor, 515-971-2066, dillonbrandt89@ gmail.com; office, 641-447-2569, office@murraychurchofchrist. org; website, www.murraychurchofchrist.org.

Sunday, 8:30 a.m. worship service; 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. Sunday school; 10:15 to 10:35 a.m. fellowship; 10:35 a.m. worship service; 7 p.m. high school Bible Study at the Brandt’s. Wednesday, 7 p.m. children/youth groups at church.

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

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

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

Sunday, 9 a.m. worship services and Sunday school; 10 a.m. adult Bible study.

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

Sunday, 9 a.m. worship service.

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

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

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SHANNON CITY COMMUNITY CHURCH, Lila Dell Greene, pastor.

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

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UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Shurmaine McAlpine, pastor.

Sunday, 8:30 a.m. worship.

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

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

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

Help Center open.

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

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UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Bruce Giese, pastor.

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

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Horoscope Friday, May 15, 2015 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Today is a crapshoot, so be careful. You feel both impulsive and indecisive. (Bad combo!) Keep things light, and enjoy the company of others.

Don’t shop for anything except food and gas.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) This is a restless day for you. Just accept this and cope as best you can.

Social activities will be fun, but stay away from important decisions. Don’t volunteer for anything.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You might encounter someone unusual today. Perhaps someone you already know, probably a female, will say or do something that amazes you.

It’s not a boring day.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Some unexpected news about your private life might be made public today. Just be aware of this, and be ready to do damage control, if you need to.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) You might decide to make travel plans today. If so, wait until tomorrow to firm them up.

Someone from another country or a different culture might surprise you today.

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New Year, New Technology Alyssa Higgins papers and doing online During the upcoming 2015-2016 school year, Creston High School will be transitioning to one-to-one

homework because it will all be right there for easy access. Tom Steinbach, sophomore, likes using

computers for all the students

Google Classroom so his

enrolled at the high school, meaning each student will be assigned a laptop computer.

“I think it is a

assignments don’t get lost, but he is concerned with how slow the internet access can be at

great tool to get hands-on experience with technology,” said Mr. Siglin, physical science teacher. “It will be 24/7 access for students while using Google Classroom.

They can submit assignments efficiently and access their documents without using internet access.”

The high school students will be using Google Chromebooks. A committee was organized to figure out which type of one-to-one technology would best suit the students at Creston High School. The teachers will use Google Classroom to hand out assignments and communicate with their students. This is easy access for the students

Students will be transitioning to individual Chromebooks in the next academic school year.

because it is linked to the

One of the major goals for

school gmail account, therefore, they will just have to log onto their gmail to

transitioning to technology based classrooms was to reduce the amount of paper

access their documents.

Mr. Arnold, U.S. history teacher said, “I have already transitioned this year and use Google Classroom for nearly everything in my class. We are able to do a lot more work online now that

that is used throughout the school year.

Mrs. Eblen, English teacher, shares that through Google Classroom and using the Chromebooks, students will be able to download assignments onto

we have some technology and the opportunities are endless for change in the future.”

Jacob Goodson, a student at CHS, says, “It saves us the hassle of having to turn in current events in on paper in U.S. History.”

their desktops at school and work on the assignments at home even if the student’s household does not have internet access.

Sophomore Madison Callahan thinks using Google Classroom is a really good idea when it comes to writing

Advice to the Incoming Freshman Class

By: Brittney Minson and Tanna Smallwood

As one year closes, another is waiting just around the corner. The upper classmen at CHS are here to offer their advice to the incoming freshmen.

“Just have fun.”

-Senior Tayler Pettit

“Don’t hide yourself, go out there and find who you want to be.”

-Senior Brooke Hague

“Be respectful to everyone, including yourself.”

-Junior Lexie Heckman

“Manage your time, get your stuff done, and get involved.”

-Junior Grace Eagan

“Don’t be so high strung about high school, it’s not that stressful and the upperclassman aren’t that scary.”

-Sophomore David Qualseth

Chromebooks to class, Mr. Jameson does think the entire idea of going online with classes will be beneficial and it will cut back on paper which will save the school money.

the school. He thinks we need better internet access

Several students were concerned about the thought

throughout the school if all of the students are going to be using it at

of doing their math homework online, but Mr. Jameson

once.

said he knows how he is going to transition all of his classes to online with the exception of

Along with the internet access concern, Mr. Jameson, math teacher, is concerned about students not bringing their textbooks to class as well as what will happen if students do not bring their Chromebook to class. Unlike textbooks, there will not be extra Chromebooks laying around for the students to use. Although students may not be responsible enough to bring their

trigonometry.

The Chromebooks will be paid for by the school and loaned out to the students at Creston High School at the beginning of the new school year. .

Oh, the Places You’ll Go..

Camryn Somers Many high school students have an overwhelming senior year and have difficulties deciding a college they would like to attend and also deciding on a major. However, for one Creston High School student this decision was easy and will be “life changing”. CHS Senior Cazlynn White will be attending Southwestern Community College here in Creston for her first two years to complete her LPN (licensed practical nurse) and RN (registered nurse) years.

Afterwards she plans to attend the University of Iowa to begin her BSN (bachelor of science in nursing) year of college. After completion, Cazlynn is recruited for Nurses Without Borders.

This is a program that assists areas generally located in South Africa and impoverished Americas with the foundation of their healthcare. “Basically I would travel internationally and aid people who are unable to provide their families with basic health care”, she explains.

Nurses without Borders was founded in 1999. Statistically, nearly 1.3 billion people across the world lack access to basic health care, which is what this program aids. Cazlynn is excited for the many opportunities she will be given. “I’m very excited to travel and discover new cultures and meet new people, but I’m most excited to make a difference in many people’s lives”, she says. Like Cazlynn, we all have opportunities in front of us, and if we take advantage of them and put in the time and work, we can accomplish anything we dream to. “I can’t wait to finally find myself and what I want to do with my life. I think that’s the most important part about college.” We send the best of luck to Cazlynn and congratulations on your amazing opportunities.

CHS Woodworking students win Awards Congratulations to the CHS Students who competed at the Iowa Industrial Technology Expo.

This was an event held at Southeast Polk High School on Friday, May 8th. The following students were awarded: Brenden McDowell: Blue Ribbon and Gold Medal for his Cherry Baseball Display Case.

Dustin Williams: Blue Ribbon for his Oak Kitchen Trash Bin. Dakota Burgmaier: Red Ribbon for his Oak Bow Rack.

Anthony Shell: Red Ribbon for his Cherry Mantel Clock.

As well as individual students placing at the competition, the entire Woodworking Technology Classes from first and second semesters won a Blue Ribbon and First Place Trophy. Their award was for the Group Project Mass Production for the Outdoor Display Boards built for the Creston Betterment Foundation. These pieces will be installed along the walking trail.

Congratulations!!

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Straight playoff games with at least 3 3-pointers by Paul Pierce, longest steak in NBA history.

SPORTS

Spartans send largest group ever to national track meet

By JAKE WADDINGHAM

Pierce

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Warriors roll OAKLAND, Calif.

— Stephen Curry turned in an MVP-worthy performance, Klay Thompson snapped out of his shooting funk and the Golden State Warriors rolled past the Memphis Grizzlies 98-78 on Wednesday night to take a 3-2 lead in their Western Conference semifinal series.

Curry scored 18 points on six 3-pointers and added a career-playoff high six steals to go with seven rebounds and five assists. Thompson scored 21 points, and Harrison Barneshad 14 as the Warriors won their second straight game in impressive fashion.

Golden State can close out the Grizzlies in Game 6 on Friday night in Memphis.

With defensive stopper Tony Allen sidelined with a left hamstring injury, the Grizzlies struggled to contain Golden State’s streaky shooters.

The Warriors made 14 of 30 shots from 3-point range, while Memphis made just four of 15 from long distance.

Rangers rally NEW YORK — Make the resilient Rangers play a Game 7 and they don’t even flinch.

Dump them into a 3-1 hole in a playoff series and they simply work harder.

And win.

Derek Stepan scored 11:24 in overtime, lifting New York past the Washington Capitals 2-1 and into the Eastern Conference finals Wednesday night.

New York, which had the NHL’s best record this season, will face Tampa Bay for a spot in the Stanley Cup finals, where the Rangers lost to Los Angeles last spring. The series begins Saturday at the Garden.

Alex Ovechkin scored in the first period for Washington, which has lost five Game 7s in as many tries when leading a series 3-1. Kevin Hayes tied it in the second.

18 K’s CLEVELAND — Corey Kluber shrugged his shoulders at making history.

He was just as dismissive with the Cardinals.

Kluber struck out 18 — the most by an AL pitcher since Roger Clemens in 1998 — and allowed just one hit in eight innings to get his first win this season in style, leading the Cleveland Indians to a 2-0 win over St. Louis on Wednesday night.

The reigning AL Cy Young winner, Kluber (1-5) didn’t yield a hit until Jhonny Peralta grounded a clean single to center with two outs in the seventh. A small crowd of 12,313 on a crisp night at Progressive Field gave Kluber a warm ovation and he finished the inning by striking out Jason Heyward.

CNA associate editor • jwaddingham@crestonnews.com

The Southwestern Community College track team will be sending its largest group of athletes ever to compete at the National Junior College Athletic Association Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Hutchinson, Kan., Thursday through Saturday.

Fourteen athletes will represent SWCC in the open 200-meter, open 400-meter, high jump, 4x100 relay, 4x400 relay and 4x800 relay.

This will be head coach Bill Huntington’s last meet at

the helm for the Spartans.

He started the cross country program in 2006 and track in 2013.

“It is more than gratifying as a coach to see where the track program has come in three years,” Huntington said. “I hope we go to the national meet and score a lot of points, but I don’t want that to be the final judgment on our season. With this being my last time with these young men, I can’t lie that I want to go down there and do some damage. I feel comfortable they are all going to run their best times and I know they are going to give me their best efforts.”

World Relays SWCC sophomore Theo

Piniau recently represented his country, Papua New Guinea, at the World Relay Championships.

“I was selected to take part in the 4x200 relay as well as the distance medley,” Piniau said. “I was supposed to run the 400-meter leg in the distance med, but after running the first leg of the 4x200, I kind of hurt my hamstring ... I ran a pretty good split, but after handing the baton off, I decided to not continue running (the meet).”

He said it was a positive experience overall and enjoyed the opportunity to Please see SWCC, page 12A

CNA photo by JAKE WADDINGHAM

This year is the largest group of Spartans to represent Southwestern Community College at the National Junior College Athletic Association Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Hutchinson, Kan., Thursday through Saturday. Fourteen athletes will represent SWCC in the open 200-meter, open 400-meter, high jump, 4x100 relay, 4x400 relay and 4x800 relay. Pictured are front row, from left: Aaron Ward, Philip Sciranko, Ben Friederichs, Erik Freed and Chasen Selsor. Back row, from left: Theo Piniau, Bobby Neal, Seth Starks, Michael Flakes, Jaiden Brown and Anthony Simmons.

Horford’s late follow gives Hawks 82-81 win over Wizards

By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer

ATLANTA (AP) — With their magical season on the brink, the Atlanta Hawks needed someone to come up big.

Al Horford wasn’t supposed to be the guy.

He would not be denied.

The Hawks center swooped in to snatch an offensive rebound a n d dropped in a shot f r o m Horford right under the basket with 1.9 seconds remaining, giving top-seeded Atlanta an 82-81 victory over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night and a 3-2 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals.

“I wasn’t supposed to be involved in the play at all,” Horford said. “When I saw the ball go up, I just ran in there.”

In a game of back-andforth runs, the Hawks went more than 7 minutes in the fourth quarter without making a basket, then ripped off 14 straight points to take the lead. Atlanta went cold again, and it looked as though Paul Pierce had doomed Atlanta for the second time in the series. Having already made a buzzer-beating winner in Game 3, he got open in the corner and swished a 3-pointer with 8.3 seconds left, putting the Wizards up 81-80.

Pierce taunted the Hawks bench and home crowd on his way back down the court before bowling over John Wall, who was playing for the first time since Game 1 after fracturing

several bones in his left hand.

Wall didn’t mind, throwing up his hands in celebration. The Wizards were on the verge of heading home with a chance to wrap up the series.

Atlanta had one more chance.

The Hawks gave the ball to backup point guard Dennis Schroder, who ignited a fourth-quarter rally and stayed in the game at the suggestion of All-Star Jeff Teague, who watched the closing minutes from the bench.

Schroder drove down the lane and put up a shot, which was swatted off the backboard by Wall. But Horford yanked the ball away from Nene, who tumbled to the court, leaving the Hawks center all alone under the basket. Horford, who had 23 points and 11 rebounds, put it the easy shot on a night when both teams struggled offensively.

“A heck of a play by Al,” Atlanta coach Mike Budenholzer said.

The Wizards threw up a wild shot from halfcourt that didn’t come close as the horn sounded. The sellout crowd nearly stormed the court, held back by security while the Hawks celebrated. Horford screamed and pumped his fists, having put the Hawks one victory away from advancing to the third round of the playoffs for the first time since the team moved to Atlanta from St. Louis in 1968.

About 10 minutes after the Wizards lost, there was more heartbreak for D.C. sports fans. The Capitals were eliminated from the Please see HAWKS, page 12A

Spartans announce track and field, cross country coach The Southwestern Community College athletics department has announced Nick Ekel of Oshkosh, WI, as the new head coach for the track and field and cross country programs.

Ekel will replace Bill H u n tington, who had coached c r o s s country for the Spartans since in- Ekel ception of the program in 2006 and track and field since it was added in 2012. Huntington announced in February he is leaving the college in May to become high school principal at Sidney.

Ekel comes to SWCC from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh where he has been assisting with the women’s track program this spring.

Prior to that, he was the assistant cross country coach for Sheridan County School District #1 in Big Horn, Wyo. He holds a bachelor’s degree in geography from the University of Wyoming where he competed in track and field, as well as on the cross country team. He was an Academic All-American in 2012, the Mountain West Conference 10,000m champion in 2012, an NCAA West Region qualifier in 2012, and a two-time All-Mountain West Conference cross country se-

lection.

Ekel feels he is stepping into a good place and is appreciative to Huntington for the running tradition he has built at SWCC. “I am excited to have been given the opportunity to help Southwestern’s student- athletes achieve their academic and athletic goals,” explained Ekel.

“Coach Huntington has compiled a phenomenally talented roster to work with and my goal is to mentor these student-athletes to make sure they leave the college with a first-class collegiate experience.”

Ekel said he looks forward to sharing his passion for track and field and cross country at SWCC and in the surrounding communities through competition, coaching, and volunteering.

Todd Lorensen, SWCC athletic director, is excited to have Ekel joining the Spartan family and said he will provide the continuity necessary to maintain the high standards established in these programs.

“Coach Ekel has experience at the highest level as a college athlete and has been a part of a widely respected program at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh,” Lorensen stated. “He has a passion for running and will be a great asset to the athletic department, the institution, and the community.”

Ekel will begin recruiting for the college immediately.

Middle school girls track 8th girls Creston eighth-grade girls finished second in the home Panther Relays Friday.

The distance medley relay team of Saige Rice, Kesia Stewart, Jesse Vicker and Brielle Baker broke the previous record of 4:42.23 in a time of 4:36.21.

Other first-place events for Creston were Brielle Baker in the 800 meters in 2:36.68, Kesia Stewart in the long jump at 13-10, Megan Haley in the high jump at 4-6, the 4x100 relay and 4x400 relay.

Team scoring — 1. Glenwood 124.5; 2. Creston 103; 3.

Shenandoah 56; 4. Clarinda 41.5; 5. Red Oak 39.

Creston placings: 4x800 relay — 3. Creston (Emma Berning, Devon Buls, Jessica Arevalo, Micha Stephens), 13:04.52.

Shuttle hurdle relay — 2.

Creston (Rachel Wignall, Sophia Schuler, Emma Christensen, Karmen Choung), 2:05.09.

100 meters — 2. Megan Haley, 14.71; 3. Grace Root,

15.03; 13. Marika Chubick, 23.53.

Distance medley relay — 1. Creston (Saige Rice, Kesia Stewart, Jesse Vicker, Brielle Baker), 4:36.21 (school record).

400 meters — 3. Taylor Buxton, 1:14.50.

4x200 relay — 3. Creston (Emma Christensen, Alaynna Wagner, Micha Stephens, Sophia Schuler), 2:18.94; 7.

Creston B (Sadie Green, Devon Buls, Laura Weis, Breanna Ross), 2:32.03.

100 meter hurdles — 5.

Karmen Choung, 19.08; 9.

Rachel Wignall, 28.49; 11.

Jessica Arevalo, 30.07.

200 meters — 2. Kesia Stewart, 28.73; 13. Laura Weis, 39.55; 14. Marika Chubick, 56.54.

Sprint medley relay — 2.

Creston (Saige Rice, Taylor Buxton, Grace Root, Megan Haley), 2:27.14; 6. Creston B (Breanna Ross, Sadie Green, Alaynna Wagner, Jessica Arevalo), 2:57.49.

200 meter hurdles — 5.

Emma Christensen, 37.41; 8.

Sophia Schuler, 40.45.

800 meters — 1. Brielle Baker, 2:36.68; 6. Micha Stephens, 2:55.10; 7. Emma Berning, 3:02.37; 9. Rachel Wignall, 3:14.15.

4x100 relay — 1. Creston (Karmen Choung, Megan Haley, Grace Root, Kesia Stewart), 58.98; 6. Creston B (Breanna Ross, Devon Buls,

Sadie Green, Alaynna Wagner), 1:08.34.

4x400 relay — 1. Creston (Saige Rice, Taylor Buxton, Jesse Vicker, Brielle Baker), 4:31.92.

Shot put — 5. Devon Buls, 24-9.

Long jump — 1. Kesia Stewart, 13-10; 2. Brielle Baker, 13-7; 4. Taylor Buxton, 13-3.75; 5. Jesse Vicker, 13-2.50.

High jump — 1. Megan Haley, 4-6.

7th girls The Creston seventh-grade girls finished second behind Glenwood at the home Panther Relays on Friday.

First place events for Creston were MaKenna Hudson in the 100 meters in 13.43, Hudson in the 400 meters in 1:05.09, Hudson in the long jump at 14-1.5, the 4x100 relay and 4x400 relay.

Creston placings: 4x800 relay — 2. Creston (Allivea Skarda, Heylee Shields, Lexi Rounds, Emma

Please see MS GIRLS, page 12A

CNA photo by LARRY PETERSON

Creston seventh-grader Kaylyn McClellan (5) clears a hurdle during the 100 meter hurdles at Friday’s home meet. McClellan placed fourth in the race in 21.91.

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Middle school boys track 8th boys Mustang meet SHENANDOAH — Creston eighth-grade boys placed third with 67 points at the Shenandoah meet Friday.

Matt Borha set a new school record in the 100 meter hurdles in 16.71. Other Creston victories were Kylan Smallwood in the high jump at 5-0, Zac Hague in the discus at 118-0, shuttle hurdle relay in 1:09.42 and the 4x800 relay in 10:28.69.

Team scoring — 1. Clarinda 91; 2. Atlantic 77; 3. Creston 67; 4. Shenandoah 25.

Creston placings: 100 meters — 10. Brenton Barber, 25.78.

200 meters — 4. Kylan Smallwood, 28.12; 7. Jade Conley, 32.42.

400 meters — 7. Lee Normandeau, 1:12.95; 10.

Tanner Amos, 1:29.25.

800 meters — 2. Jeff Dillenburg, 2:43.44; 6. Lee Normandeau, 3:07.20.

100 meter hurdles — 1. Matt Borha, 16.71 (school record); 6.

Mark Waigand, 20.70.

1,600 meters — 2. Chris Perry, 5:20.64; 3. Jeff Dillenburg, 5:55.94; 7. Lee Normandeau, 6:49.87.

200 meter hurdles — 2. Walker Patterson, 30.05; 3. Lucas Gross, 30.16.

Discus — 1. Zac Hague, 1180; 5. Matt Borha, 102-9; 9. Lee Normandeau, 78-9; 16. Brenton Barber, 44-0.

High jump — 1. Kylan Smallwood, 5-0.

Long jump — 18. Hank Looney, 9-5.

Shot put — 2. Dale Boyer, 41-0; 7. Zac Hague, 31-0.5; 11.

Brenton Barber, 15-0.

4x100 relay — 4. Creston (T. Amos, S. Conley, H. Looney, P. Pryor), 1:03.34.

4x200 relay — 4. Creston (H. Looney, P. Pryor, J. Conley, M. Waigand), 2:07.62.

4x400 relay — 2. Creston (L. Gross, K. Smallwood, C. Perry,

D. Boyer), 4:19.99.

4x800 relay — 1. Creston (T. Perry, J. Dillenburg, L. Gross, C. Perry), 10:28.69.

Shuttle hurdle relay — 1.

Creston (M. Borha, D. Boyer, T. Perry, W. Patterson), 1:09.42.

Sprint medley relay — 4. Creston (M. Looney, M. Waigand, P. Pryor, T. Perry), 2:17.33.

Distance medley relay — 2.

Creston (K. Smallwood, W. Patterson, D. Boyer, M. Borha), 4:24.47.

Hawkeye 10 ATLANTIC — Creston eighth-grade boys placed sixth among 11 teams at the Hawkeye 10 Conference meet Monday.

Dale Boyer won the shot put at 41-3.

Team scoring — 1. Harlan 139; 2. Lewis Central 110; 3.

Glenwood 105; 4. Atlantic 74; 5.

Clarinda 71; 6. Creston 51; 7. Red Oak 50; 8. Kuemper Catholic 44; 9. Council Bluffs St. Albert 24; 10. Denison-Schleswig 21; 11.

Shenandoah 13.

Creston placings: 100 meters — 9. Kylan Smallwood, 13.70; 20. Brenton Barber, 26.72.

200 meters — 14. Lee Normandeau, 32.72; 18. Trevor Kinyon, 35.20.

400 meters — 13. Lee Normandeau, 1:12.36.

800 meters — 3. Matt Borha, 3:26.85; 12. Tony Perry, 2:55.69.

1,600 meters — 3. Chris Perry, 5:29.35; 9. Jeff Dillenburg, 5:59.01.

100 meter hurdles — 16. Marc Waigand, 21.14.

200 meter hurdles — 10.

Lucas Gross, 32.42; 12. Walker Patterson, 33.28.

4x100 relay — 11. Creston (Tanner Amos, Trevor Kinyon, Jade Conley, Hank Looney), 1:09.38.

4x200 relay — 11. Creston (Marc Waigand, Payton Pryor, Hank Looney, Jade Conley), 2:16.17.

4x400 relay — 6. Creston (Matt Borha, Kylan Smallwood, Chris Perry, Dale Boyer), 4:42.96.

4x800 relay — 5. Creston (Tony Perry, Jeff Dillenburg, Lucas Gross, Chris Perry), 10:44.52.

Sprint medley relay — 8.

Creston (Hank Looney, Payton Pryor, Kylan Smallwood, Dale Boyer), 2:09.39.

Distance medley relay — 8.

Creston (Hank Looney, Payton Pryor, Walker Patterson, Jeff Dillenburg), 5:00.87.

Shuttle hurdle relay — 2.

Creston (Matt Borha, Dale Boyer, Tony Perry, Walker Patterson), 1:08.87.

High jump — 6. Kylan Smallwood, 4-10.

Long jump — 19. Hank Looney, 11-01.5.

Shot put — 1. Dale Boyer, 41-3; 19. Zach Hague, 29-4.

Discus — 4. Zach Hague, 1167; 5. Matt Borha, 111-5.

7th boys Mustang meet SHENANDOAH — Creston seventh-grade boys won their first meet of the season Friday by scoring 73 points at Shenandoah.

“It was done with several personal bests,” coach Anthony Donahoo said. “The

boys came out strong.”

Creston placings: 4x800 relay — 1. Creston (Jared Moreland, Camden Peterson, Brant Looney, Jack Frey), 10:55.72.

1,600 meters — 1. Drew Keller, 5:19.66; 4. Jared Moreland.

100 meter hurdles — 2.

Camden Peterson, 18.55.

Sprint medley relay — 1.

Creston (Rylan Luther, Eli Loudon, Andy Mills, Drew Keller), 1:59.66.

200 meter hurdles — 1. Rylan Luther, 29.66.

4x100 relay — 1. Creston (Camden Peterson, Eli Loudon, Andy Mills, Austin Bloyd), 55.20.

Long jump — 2. Rylan Luther.

Shot put — 1. Wraith Diedrick; 2. Austin Bloyd.

Discus — 1. Austin Bloyd; 3.

Wraith Diedrick.

High jump — 1. Eli Loudon, 4-10.

Hawkeye 10 ATLANTIC — Creston seventh-grade boys placed fourth among 11 teams with 79 points at the Hawkeye 10 meet Monday.

Winning events for Creston were Rylan Luther in the long jump at 14-9 and the 4x200 relay team of Luther, Eli Loudon, Drew Keller and Andy Mills in 1:53.82.

Luther, 29.64.

4x100 relay — 2. Creston (Camden Peterson, Eli Loudon, Andy Mills, Austin Bloyd), 56.62.

4x200 relay — 1. Creston (Andy Mills, Eli Loudon, Drew Keller, Rylan Luther), 1:53.82.

4x400 relay — 7. Creston (Brant Looney, Colby Jarvis, Derek Bloodgood, Luke Latham), 4:59.55.

4x800 relay — 3. Creston (Jared Moreland, Camden Peterson, Brant Looney, Jack Frey), 10:51.27.

Sprint medley relay — 3.

Creston (Rylan Luther, Eli Loudon, Andy Mills, Drew Keller), 2:02.47.

Distance medley relay — 8.

Creston (Austin Bloyd, Gavin Gillam, Luke Latham, Derek Bloodgood), 5:16.14.

Shuttle hurdle relay — 9.

Creston (Brant Looney, Derek Bloodgood, Spencer Lane, Sam Chapman), 1:28.14.

High jump — 6. Eli Loudon, 4-8.

Long jump — 1. Rylan Luther, 14-9.5; 13. Colby Jarvis, 11-1.5.

Shot put — 3. Austin Bloyd, 32-1.5; 7. Wraith Dedrick, 30-5.5.

Discus — 2. Austin Bloyd, 1026; 10. Eli Hartman, 75-1.

Des Moines Area Community College, earned second team all-conference honors. Briley led the team with a .386 batting average, 49 hits, 31 runs, four triples, 11 stolen bases and 66 total bases. The Chargers went 15-21 this season.

signment for South Dakota in the title game and was relieved by Rachel Cue and Megan Green.

Cue (12-12) pitched her fourth shutout of the season as USD reached the championship game with a 1-0 victory over IUPUI. The Coyotes finished the season 28-25-1.

Frain finished 13-12 with a 4.78 ERA. In 145 innings she allowed 187 hits with 64 strikeout and 68 walks.

Cue pitched 161 innings with a 4.72 ERA and 99 strikeouts with 97 walks.

Team scoring — 1. Lewis Central; 2. Glenwood 115; 3.

Denison-Schleswig 99; 4. Creston 79; 5. Harlan 77; 6. Atlantic 62.5; 7. Kuemper Catholic 36; 8. Red Oak 29; 9. Clarinda 26.5; 10.

Shenandoah 25; 11. Council Bluffs St. Albert 6.

Creston placings: 100 meters — 9. Colby Jarvis, 14.82; 11. Luke Latham, 15.40.

200 meters — 13. Jack Frey, 32.32; 14. Eli Hartman, 32.71.

400 meters — 9. Eli Hartman, 1:09.50; 13. Colby Jarvis, 1:12.99.

800 meters — 13. Jared Moreland, 2:54.23; 15. Jack Frey, 2:59.20.

1,600 meters — 3. Drew Keller, 5:27.53; 15. Jared Moreland, 6:31.53.

100 meter hurdles — 6.

Camden Peterson, 1922; 17. Sam Chapman, 22.90.

200 meter hurdles — 2. Rylan

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Smith, from Creston High School, was named to the All-MCAC second team while Barger, Hattie Hupke and Kaitlin Murphy received all-conference honorable mention.

Smith finished the season with a .329 batting average, connected for two home runs and 19 RBI. The senior

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Members of the Creston Middle School boys track team in seventh and eighth grades are, from left, Drew Keller, Camden Peterson, Jared Moreland, Gavin Gillam, Spencer Lane, Brant Looney, Brenton Barber, Elyice Stow, Jeff Dillenburg, Tony Perry, Marc Waigand, Lucas Gross. Second row, Issac Davis, Andy Mills, Wraith Dedrick, Derek Bloodgood, Kolby Jarvis, Jack Frey, Jacob Davis, Jade Conley, Trevor Kinyon, Chris Perry, Tanner Amos, Christian Gist, Sam Chapman and Matthew Borha. Third row, Austin Bloyd, Seth Christiansen, Ashton Wills, Eli Hartman, Rylan Luther, Walker Patterson, Zac Hague, Lee Normandeau, Hank Looney, Dale Boyer, Kylan Smallwood, Payton Pryor and Eli Loudon. Not pictured, Luke Latham, Isaac Ralston, Duane Cole, Garrett Houghmaster, coach Dick Clark and coach Anthony Donahoo.

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Waldorf senior outfielder Ashley Brandt, also a transfer from SWCC, was among five Waldorf players honored as MCAC Scholar-Athletes.

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The Warriors wrapped up the season with a 15-26 record and placed sixth in the MCAC standings with a 6-12 league mark.

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Piniau rushed back to S W C C to take part in the graduation ceremony and has been preparing for his final Piniau meet as a Spartan at the NJCAA Outdoor Championship Meet. Walking across the stage to receive his diploma was an important moment for Piniau.

“I had a really big feeling of accomplishment,” Piniau said. “Before coming to SWCC and before coming to America, I didn’t know what to expect. When I came

here, I was a bit shy, but everyone at SWCC helped me to open up in the classroom, socially, even when I am at track meets I just feel open to talk to anyone else from other colleges.”

Piniau will race in the open 200-meter, open 400-meter, anchor the 4x100 relay and the 4x400 relay.

“All of those events are in the same day, in the same afternoon,” Piniau said. “It is going to hectic.”

Piniau will be joined by teammate Anthony Simmons in the open 400-meter.

“Those two are just warriors,” Huntington said.

“They are fun to watch in that race.”

Racing edge Huntington is pleased with where the athletes are

seeded and believes the 4x400 relay has a chance at making finals. The quartet had a huge personal best performance of 3:17 at Jim Duncan Relays to qualify for nationals.

“I haven’t run that group together again since (Jim Duncan) to save it for nationals,” Huntington said. “ T h e training is there, it Huntington is just my hope they can put it together. We know what we have to do to make the finals.”

With the 4x400 relay being the last event, Huntington said it is always a big question how other teams

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“We have asked a lot of races out of these guys this year,” Huntington said.

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Michael Flakes, who is racing on the 4x100 and 4x400 said getting the qualifying marks before the last meet of the season helped the team relax and focus on getting healthy and fast.

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Shuttle hurdle relay — 2.

Cresotn (Kaylyn McClellan, Brooklyn Bolinger, Brittany Linch, Sydney Hartsock), 1:27.49.

100 meters — 1. MaKenna Hudson, 13.43; 3. Ashley Reynard, 14.47; 7. Sara Keeler, 16.96; 8. Mackenzie Bodell, 17.48.

Distance medley relay — 3. Creston (Jazmine Stow,

HAWKS: Continued from page 10A

NHL playoffs with a Game 7 overtime loss to the New York Rangers.

At least the Wizards still have a chance. Game 6 is Friday night in Washington.

“Hey, these guys are fighting. I love it,” Washington coach Randy Wittman said. “They made one more play than us.”

Wall’s return was the m a j o r storyline before the game.

The Wizards star fractured several bones in Wall his left hand in the series opener and missed the next three games. He was announced as the starter about 20 minutes before tipoff and

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400 meters — 1. MaKenna Hudson, 1:05.09; 5. Brittany Linch, 1:15.03; 9. Brooklyn Bolinger, 1:27.10.

4x200 relay — 4. Creston (Jazmine Stow, Abbi Hood, Sydney Pantini, Ashley Reynard), 2:18.56; 6. Creston B (Payton Burg, Sara Keeler, Fallon Rooks, Mackenzie Bodell), 2:25.05.

1,500 meters — 2. Sydney Hartsock, 6:16.29.

LEC COMMISSION MEETING May 04, 2015 The Law Enforcement Commission met in regular session on Monday, May 04, 2015. The meeting was called to order by Cathy Dryden at 4:30 PM with the following members present: Dennis Brown, Marsha Wilson, Gary Lybarger, and Cathy Dryden. Lois Monday was absent. Also present were Paul Verwound with and 15 Sandy points, Meer, Bigeup Fienhage, Hysell. Monty Nietzel was present from sevenRegional assists and Greater Medical Center.four MINUTES: Motion by Wilson and steals. seconded

by Brown to approve the minutes from April 22, 2015. votBradley Beal led Allthe ing aye, motion carried.

OLD BUSINESS: Fienhage inWizards with 23 points. formed the board that the 911 commithadback-up a tough tee Kyle will payKorver for the battery and won t know until May 13 about the renight for imbursement for the radio refurbishing.

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ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, motion by Wilson and seconded by Brown to adjourn the meeting at 5:00 PM. All voting aye, motion carried.

ATTEST: Sandy Hysell, Auditor BY: Cathy Dryden, Chair Pending Approval - Subject to Change

Public notice LEC COMMISSION MEETING May 04, 2015 The Law Enforcement Commission met in regular session on Monday, May 04, 2015. The meeting was called to order by Cathy Dryden at 4:30 PM with the following members present: Dennis Brown, Marsha Wilson, Gary Lybarger, and Cathy Dryden. Lois Monday was absent. Also present were Paul VerMeer, Bige Fienhage, and Sandy Hysell. Monty Nietzel was present from Greater Regional Medical Center.

MINUTES: Motion by Wilson and seconded by Brown to approve the minutes from April 22, 2015. All voting aye, motion carried.

OLD BUSINESS: Fienhage informed the board that the 911 committee will pay for the battery back-up and won t know until May 13 about the reimbursement for the radio refurbishing.

NEW BUSINESS: Nietzel discussed the possible contribution toward the LEC Fund. Starting July 1, 2015 Greater Regional Medical Center will pay $2,500 a month toward the LEC expenditures.

Ryan Burwell from GRMC will be setting on the LEC Board, but as a non-voting party.

CLAIMS: Motion by Wilson and seconded by Brown to pay the following claims: ARAMARK.................................16.86 ARAMARK.................................16.86 BM SALES..................................55.00 MAINSTAY SYSTEMS INC....130.00 VERIZON WIRELESS..............440.45 BM SALES................................269.00 BM SALES................................135.00 BYERS LOCK SHOP..................48.00 CRESTON PUBLISHING CO....54.41 WASTE MGMT OF CRESTON.................................129.90 ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING.........................880.08 MEDIACOM.............................135.90 WINDSTREAM.........................833.23 GREEN VALLEY PEST CONTROL...................................36.00 ALLIANT ENERGY...............1344.51 ALLIANT ENERGY.................118.67 ECHO GROUP, INC...................79.80 NAPA.............................................7.72 OFFICE MACHINES COMPANY INC..............................................94.99 OFFICE MACHINES COMPANY INC..............................................90.84 OFFICE MACHINES COMPANY INC..............................................13.29 O'KEEFE ELEVATOR COMPANY INC............................................275.04 MAINSTAY SYSTEMS INC....115.00 FIRST COMMUNICATIONS LLC..............................................30.07 MASTERCARD/ISSB.................91.26 MASTERCARD/ISSB.................49.49 COUNSEL OFFICE & DOCUMENT.............................246.05 All voting aye, motion carried.

ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, motion by Wilson and seconded by Brown to adjourn the

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CRESTON BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: You are hereby notified that William A. & Anthony T. Stuart and Sonntag Inc. have requested a variance from the provisions of Chapter 166, of the Zoning Code, in the 1996 Creston Municipal Code, to erect duplex dwellings on the property described to-wit: Lots 179 & 180, Original Plat, Creston, Union County, Iowa, Commonly known as: 405, 407, 409 & 411 S. Elm Street, Creston, Iowa.

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

You are further notified that the Creston Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on the request for variance at 5:00 P.M. on the 19th day of May, 2015, in the City Council Chambers at Creston City Hall, located at 116 West Adams Street, Creston, Iowa.

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

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

Respectfully submitted, Kevin W. Kruse Building Official NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CRESTON BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: You are hereby notified that Precision Optical Group Inc. has requested a change in the hours of parking in a parking lot located in an R-1 Residential District previously approved by the Board of Adjustment in 2006 on the property described to-wit: Lots 47, 48, 49 and 50, Original Plat, Creston, Union County, Iowa, Commonly known as: 403 W Page Street, Creston, Iowa.

The hours presently approved are from 6:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Precision Optical Group is requesting that 24 hour parking be approved in this parking lot for their employees.

100 meter hurdles — 4.

Kaylyn McClellan, 21.91.

200 meters — 2. Allivea Skarda, 30.46; 6. Heylee Shields, 32.14; 8. Payton Burg, 35.70.

Sprint medley relay — 2.

Creston (Abbi Hood, Sydney Pantini, Fallon Rooks, Lexi Rounds), 2:21.55.

200 meter hurdles — 6.

Brooklyn Bolinger, 43.65.

800 meters — 3. Emma Hanson, 2:55.42; 8. Jazmine Stow, 3:29.70.

4x100 relay — 1. Creston (Sydney Hartsock, Ashley Reynard, Heylee Shields, Allivea Skarda), 58.21; 6.

Creston B (Mackenzie Bodell, Payton Burg, Sara Keeler, Fallon Rooks), 1:09.05.

4x400 relay — 1. Cresotn (Brittany Linch, Emma Hanson, Lexi Rounds, MaKenna Hudson), 4:55.62.

Shot put — 3. Abbi Hood, 22-7.5.

Long jump — 1. MaKenna Hudson, 14-1.50.

TIP-INS Wizards: Pierce scored 11 points and hit 3 of 6 from 3-point range. ... Otto Porter had nine points and 10 rebounds, providing Washington’s only scoring off the bench. ... The Wizards shot 37.5 percent. ...

Ramon Sessions, who filled in ably for Wall during his absence, was held scoreless in 17 minutes.

Hawks: Atlanta outrebounded the Wizards 5046. ... The Hawks were held to 41 percent shooting, going 5 of 22 from 3-point range. ... Not known for his shot-blocking skills, Korver swatted away two attempts in the first half. ...

This is the closest Atlanta has come advancing to NOTICE OF to PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CRESTON BOARD the third round since 1988, OF ADJUSTMENT TO ALL MAY aCONwhen theWHOM HawksIT held 3-2 CERN: lead Larrynotified Bird and the You on are hereby that Precision Optical Group Inc. has requested a Celtics, buthours lostof parking the final change in the in a parking lot located in an R-1 ResidentwoDistrict games. tial previously approved by the

UNLEASHING THE MOOSE Second-year center Mike Muscala was barely used by the Hawks during the first eight games of the playoffs, logging only 10 minutes of court time — and much of that coming in the closing stages of a blowout win that clinched the first-round victory over Brooklyn.

But, after leading a furious comeback that came up just short in Game 3, Muscala become NOTICE OF has PUBLIC HEARINGa BEFORE THE CRESTON BOARD key member of Atlanta’s OF ADJUSTMENT TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONrotation off the bench.

CERN: You are hereby notified that PreciHe scored Atlanta first sion Optical Group Inc. has requested a change the hours parking in a eight inpoints of ofthe second parking lot located in an R-1 Residenquarter, and had threebyretial District previously approved the Board of Adjustment in 2006 on the bounds in nearly 15 1-2 property described to-wit: Lots 47, 48, 49 and 50, Original Plat, minutes.

Creston, Union County, Iowa, Commonly known as: 403 W Page Muscala’s emergence Street, Creston, Iowa.

The come hours presently are has at theapproved expense from 6:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Precision of Mike Scott, who didn’t Optical Group is requesting that 24 hour parking be approved in this parkplay for third time in ing lot for theirthe employees.

Youlast are further notified that the Crethe games. ston Board four of Adjustment will hold a

Board of Adjustment in 2006 on the property described to-wit: Lots 47, 48, 49 and 50, Original Plat, Creston, Union County, Iowa, Commonly known as: 403 W Page Street, Creston, Iowa.

The hours presently approved are from 6:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Precision Optical Group is requesting that 24 hour parking be approved in this parking lot for their employees.

You are further notified that the Creston Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on this request at 5:00 P.M. on the 19th day of May, 2015, in the City Council Chambers at Creston City Hall, located at 116 West Adams Street, Creston, Iowa.

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

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

Respectfully submitted, Kevin W. Kruse Building Official

public hearing on this request at 5:00 P.M. on the 19th day of May, 2015, in the City Council Chambers at Creston City Hall, located at 116 West Adams Street, Creston, Iowa.

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

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

Respectfully submitted, Kevin W. Kruse Building Official

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

SPEED FREAKS

3 questions we had to ask — ourselves A Johnson-Harvick duel for the championship: Inevitable?

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THINGS WE LEARNED AT KANSAS

Associated Press/CHUCK BURTON

Jimmie and Kevin, one-on-one, for a million bucks. Would you watch? Of course you would.

GODSPEAK: Looks like they’ll go into the Chase 1-2, but watch out for that knockout format.

KEN’S CALL: As of now, yes. In case you haven’t noticed, momentum is only as strong as your next set of Goodyears.

All-Star race ... ho-hum?

Sad to say, but yes, in a way. Way back when, race fans loved this thing because it was a shortened version of a race and they only had to pay attention for a little while before moving along with the party, whether at home or alongside Charlotte Motor Speedway in the Winnebago.

You up to speed on the All-Star race format?

And now?

Attention spans are so short, the all-star event actually has become a little drawn out, with all of its segments and rather predictable finishes. It’s time to think outside the pit box and come up with an idea that once again excites the weekly race fan and maybe gets the attention of the casual fan.

GODSPEAK: No. They switch the format more than Lady Gaga changes costumes.

KEN’S CALL: Let the Boys in the Booth sort it out as the rest of us just wait for the final 10-lap sprint.

Any surprise pick to win Friday’s Sprint Showdown?

GODSPEAK: Kasey Kahne.

KEN’S CALL: No big surprise: Kyle Larson.

ONLINE EXTRAS

NJ

news-journalonline. com/nascar facebook.com/ nascardaytona

Such as ... ?

Getty Images/JAMIE SQUIRE

1. Johnson/Harvick

2. Stewart’s demise

3. Mighty Martin

Jimmie Johnson has scored the most wins (three) this year, and Kevin Harvick has led the most laps (1,006) and has finished in the top-two eight times in his past 11 starts. Look for this to continue into the Chase. Since J.J. won Kansas, it’s time for Harvick to answer the bell at Charlotte.

Tony Stewart is having the worst season of his career.

The three-time Sprint Cup Series champion has one top-10 finish in 11 starts this season.

He has led only 14 laps and has three DNFs. Ouch. You got to figure his pressure valve is going to pop if this doesn’t turn around fast.

It’s safe to say after 10 top-10 finishes in 11 Cup races Martin Truex Jr. is the real deal and this is no statistical fluke.

The only void on his performance chart is a win. He desperately wants that next win, which would be the third of his career and give Furniture Row Racing validation.

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@nascardaytona Questions? Contact Godwin Kelly at godwin.kelly@newsjrnl.com or Ken Willis at ken. willis@news-jrnl.com

CUP POINTS 1. Kevin Harvick...................... 437 2. Martin Truex Jr. ................... 391 3. Jimmie Johnson ................. 389 4. Joey Logano ....................... 375 5. Dale Earnhardt Jr. ............... 360 6. Brad Keselowski................. 343 7. Matt Kenseth ...................... 331 8. Jamie McMurray................. 328 9. Jeff Gordon......................... 317 10. Kasey Kahne .................... 313 11. Aric Almirola ..................... 312 12. Paul Menard ..................... 306 13. Ryan Newman .................. 305 14. Kurt Busch........................ 292 15. Denny Hamlin ................... 284 16. Clint Bowyer ..................... 272 17. Danica Patrick .................. 270 18. Carl Edwards .................... 265 19. AJ Allmendinger ............... 259 20. Casey Mears .................... 242 21. Greg Biffle......................... 242 22. Kyle Larson....................... 237 23. David Ragan ..................... 235 24. Ricky Stenhouse Jr. .......... 227 25. Austin Dillon...................... 225 26. David Gilliland................... 212 27. Sam Hornish Jr. ................ 210 28. Justin Allgaier ................... 207 29. Trevor Bayne..................... 190 30. Tony Stewart..................... 179 31. Cole Whitt ......................... 177 32. Brett Moffitt ...................... 161 33. Michael Annett ................. 137 34. Alex Bowman ................... 132 35. Josh Wise ......................... 116 36. Matt DiBenedetto ............. 109 37. Michael McDowell .............. 87 38. Jeb Burton .......................... 53

Such as this: Everyone loves a bracket. So how about brackets, with head-to-head races with just two cars on the track, two or three laps each? Seed the brackets depending on points standings. Take it right down to the final four and finally the championship matchup. Best of all, no rolling starts. Every mini-race starts from a stand-still.

Jimmie Johnson, right, is No. 1 in the Chase standings after Kansas with three wins. But he can expect to battle Kevin Harvick all the way through the Chase playoffs.

Ken Willis has been covering NASCAR for The Daytona Beach News-Journal for more than 30 years. Reach him at ken.willis@news-jrnl.com

FEUD OF THE WEEK

THINGS TO WATCH FOR AT CHARLOTTE

1. All-Star dud?

DENNY HAMLIN

Will this Sprint All-Star Race be a dud or offer some excitement? When you have to show clips of the ‘87 and ‘92 All-Star races to promote the event, maybe it’s time to do away with it.

DALE EARNHARDT JR.

DENNY HAMLIN VS. DALE EARNHARDT JR.: “(Earnhardt) came up and ran me into the No. 9 (Sam Hornish Jr.) and we cut a tire,” Hamlin said.

GODWIN KELLY’S TAKE: “Complaining about a Junior move is one thing. Taking action against Earnhardt is another story.”

2. Boldly go The end of the race usually is boring, but in the first or second segments, look for somebody to be a hero and try to make an ill-advised pass that results in negative consequences.

WHAT’S ON TAP

3. No points The All-Star Race carries no championship points, so drivers are racing for pride and to pocket the first-place prize money of $1 million. The Chase has taken away the All-Star luster.

SPRINT CUP: Sprint All-Star Race/ Sprint Showdown SITE: Charlotte Motor Speedway SCHEDULE: All-Star Race – Friday, practice (Fox Sports 1, 4:30 p.m.). Saturday, qualifying (Fox Sports 1, 7 p.m.), race (Fox Sports 1, 9 p.m.). Showdown – Friday, practice (Fox Sports 1, noon), qualifying (Fox Sports 1, 4 p.m.), race (Fox Sports 1, 7 p.m.)

CAMPING WORLD TRUCKS: North Carolina Education Lottery 200 SITE: Charlotte Motor Speedway SCHEDULE: Friday, qualifying (Fox Sports 1, 5:30 p.m.), race (Fox Sports 1, 8:30 p.m.)

NASCAR via Getty Images/JARED C. TILTON

Did you remember Jamie McMurray won the 2014 Sprint All-Star Race?

That’s what we thought.

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

WINNER: Kasey Kahne REST OF THE TOP FIVE: Kevin Harvick, Jimmie Johnson, Brad Keselowski, Joey Logano DARK HORSE: Aric Almirola

FIRST ONE OUT: AJ Allmendinger DON’T BE SURPRISED IF: Kahne finally puts it all together in the No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet on one of his best tracks.

WEEKLY DRIVER RANKINGS — BASED ON BEHAVIOR AND PERFORMANCE JIMMIE JOHNSON He’s familiar with these surroundings

KEVIN HARVICK Might not be No. 2 for long

JOEY LOGANO Mr. Hot & Cold the past month

JUNIOR EARNHARDT On a nice mini-roll past two weeks

JEFF GORDON One final All-Star race

KURT BUSCH From “all done” to All-Star

MARTIN TRUEX JR. More top-10s than Vince Dooley

BRAD KESELOWSKI Has slipped out of gear a bit

MATT KENSETH Back to his numbing consistency

JAMIE McMURRAY Shares hometown (Joplin, Missouri) with Hale Irwin

SPRINT CUP SCHEDULE AND RESULTS Feb. 14 — x-Sprint Unlimited (Matt Kenseth) Feb. 19 — x-Budweiser Duel 1 (Dale Earnhardt Jr.) Feb. 19 — x-Budweiser Duel 2 (Jimmie Johnson) Feb. 22 — Daytona 500 (Joey Logano) March 1 — Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 (Jimmie Johnson) March 8 — Kobalt 400 (Kevin Harvick) March 15 — CampingWorld.com 500 (Kevin Harvick) March 22 — Auto Club 400 (Brad Keselowski) March 29 — STP 500 (Denny Hamlin) April 11 — Duck Commander 500 (Jimmie Johnson) April 19 — Food City 500 (Matt Kenseth) April 25 — Toyota Owners 400 (Kurt Busch) May 3 — Geico 500 (Dale Earnhardt Jr.) May 9 — SpongeBob SquarePants 400, Kansas City, Kan. (Jimmie Johnson) May 15 — x-Sprint Showdown, Concord, N.C. May 16 — x-NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race, Concord, N.C. May 24 — Coca-Cola 600, Concord, N.C. May 31 — Dover 400, Dover, Del.

June 7 — Axalta We Paint Winners 400, Long Pond, Pa. June 14 — Quicken Loans 400, Brooklyn, Mich.

June 28 — Toyota/Save Mart 350, Sonoma, Calif.

July 5 — Coke Zero 400, Daytona Beach, Fla. July 11 — Quaker State 400, Sparta, Ky. July 19 — New Hampshire 301, Loudon, N.H. July 26 — Crown Royal Presents The Your Hero’s Name Here 400 at The Brickyard, Indianapolis Aug. 2 — Pennsylvania 400, Long Pond, Pa. Aug. 9 — Cheez-It 355 at The Glen, Watkins Glen, N.Y. Aug. 16 — Pure Michigan 400, Brooklyn, Mich.

Aug. 22 — Irwin Tools Night Race, Bristol, Tenn.

Sep. 6 — Bojangles’ Southern 500, Darlington, S.C. Sep. 12 — Federated Auto Parts 400, Richmond, Va. Sep. 20 — MyAFibStory.com 400, Joliet, Ill. Sep. 27 — Sylvania 300, Loudon, N.H. Oct. 4 — AAA 400, Dover, Del. Oct. 10 — Bank of America 500, Concord, N.C. Oct. 18 — Hollywood Casino 400, Kansas City, Kan.

Oct. 25 — Alabama 500, Talladega, Ala. Nov. 1 — Goody’s Fast Pain Relief 500, Ridgeway, Va. Nov. 8 — AAA Texas 500, Fort Worth, Texas Nov. 15 — Quicken Loans Race for Heroes 500, Avondale, Ariz.

Nov. 22 — Ford EcoBoost 400, Homestead

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DID YOU KNOW?

Every All-Star Race but one has been at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Darrell Waltrip won the inaugural at CMS in 1985. The next year, it was on Mother’s Day at Atlanta Motor Speedway. It went right back to Charlotte, where Dale Earnhardt made his infamous “pass in the grass” racing Bill Elliott for the lead.

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BRIEFS: Continued from page 11A

Parents cookout Creston softball coach Mike McCabe has announced a parent meeting and cookout scheduled 6 to 7 p.m. Monday, May 18 at the high school softball field.

“We will be talking about player expectations, coach expectations and parent expectations amongst other things,” McCabe said.

“Also, our great booster club is providing food for our cookout for the players and parents. It’s because of the parent involvement in our program that we can honestly say that Panther Field is the best softball experience in the Hawkeye 10 Conference.”

The schedule is set up for parents to eat and watch the end of practice from 6 to

6:30 p.m, with players eating during the parent and coaches meeting at 6:40 p.m.

All-region Southwestern sophomore starting pitcher E t h a n Westphal is on the ICCAC Division II All-Region second team Westphal released Wednesday.

Also on the second team from Southwestern is sophomore outfielder/pitcher Jason Roberts.

Earning honorable mention were pitcher sophomore Angelo Rivera, freshman infielder Samuel Vega and freshman outfielder Erich Gonzalez.

Outdoor news Million acres A major national conservation program that restores high-priority wildlife habitat has surpassed 1 million acres with the recent enrollment of land in La Moure County, N.D. The initiative, known as State Acres for wildlife Enhancement (SAFE), is a part of the USDA Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), a federally-funded voluntary program that contracts with agricultural producers so that environmentally-sensitive land is not farmed or ranched, but instead used for conservation benefits.

Iowa has played a significant role in the achievement contributing nearly 90,000 acres with its four SAFE projects – the early successional forest bird’s project in northeast Iowa, the Grand River grasslands project for prairie chickens in Ringgold County, the gaining ground project for grassland birds statewide and the Iowa pheasant recovery project.

Farm Service Agency staff, Iowa DNR private lands biologists, and Pheasants Forever biologists helped landowners enroll these critical acres throughout the state.

The one Iowa project with acres still available is the Pheasant Recovery – SAFE program. Iowa landowners who want to restore top notch pheasant habitats to their property may enroll in this continuous CRP practice designed to restore native grasslands and wetlands where they will be the most beneficial for ring-necked pheasants.

An estimated 6,300 acres are still available for projects in Iowa’s primary and secondary pheasant counties and are going fast.

“Landowners have responded so positively to SAFE projects to the point that we requested additional acres to meet the demand,” said Todd Bogenschutz, upland wildlife biologist with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.

With SAFE, wildlife that may be endangered, suffering population declines, or that provide value to the local community, is identified by nonfederal partners. Agricultural producers within an approved SAFE area then can submit offers to voluntarily enroll acres in CRP contracts for 10-15 years. In exchange, these producers receive annual CRP rental payments, incentives and cost-share assistance focused on establishing, improving, or creating higher-quality wildlife habitat.

SAFE began in 2007 to focus on establishing key plant species that help not just soil and water, but also are beneficial to selected rural wildlife habitat. And as it enhances the flora and fauna of the countryside, it can also create recreational opportunities for the sportsman, which is an investment

in the rural economy.

Producers can offer land for enrollment in SAFE and other CRP programs by contacting their local FSA county office at http:// offices.usda.gov , visiting with their local DNR private lands biologist athttp://www. iowadnr.gov/privatelands, or inquire with a Pheasants Forever Farm Bill biologist in Iowa at https:// www.pheasantsforever. org/getdoc/d68502f8-71ec423c-a8a0-dbaf1e2851b2/ Farm-Bill-Biologists.aspx.

To learn more about Farm Service Agency conservation programs, visit www. fsa.usda.gov/conservation.

The 2014 Farm Bill continues the Conservation Reserve Program. The Farm Bill builds on historic economic gains in rural America over the past six years, while achieving meaningful reform and billions of dollars in savings for the taxpayer. Since enactment, USDA has made significant progress to implement each provision of this critical legislation, including providing disaster relief to farmers and ranchers; strengthening risk management tools; expanding access to rural credit; funding critical research; establishing innovative public-private conservation partnerships; developing new markets for rural-made products; and investing in infrastructure, housing and community facilities to help improve quality of life in rural America. For more information, visit www.usda. gov/farmbill. To learn more about FSA, visitwww.fsa. usda.gov.

Falcon recovery It’s a big year for peregrine falcons on the Mississippi River with additional nesting pairs being reported at Bellevue, Dubuque, Clinton, Muscatine and Keokuk.

Having five additional pairs show up in one year hasn’t happened before.

“Getting these birds on the river was really the key to bringing them back,” said Pat Schlarbaum, wildlife diversity technician with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. “Bob Anderson with the Raptor Resource Project and Lowell Washburn who was the chair of the Iowa Falconry Recovery Team complemented each other in releasing wild birds back in 2000 that started this successful reintroduction.”

The new falcon pairs have set up nests on the Dubuque courthouse, on a huge rock near Bellevue State Park, on a large building at ADM by the river in Clinton, in a smokestack box at the Muscatine Light and Power, and at the energy plant dam in Keokuk.

“The Clinton site is increasingly exciting as Clinton County is the southern extent of their historic nesting range,” said Schlarbaum.

“With the inclusion of the new pair, Clinton has three nesting pairs.”

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GARAGE SALES

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Saturday, May 16 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

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GARAGE SALE

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Saturday, May 16 8 a.m. - 12 Noon Car stereo & speakers, home amp and speakers, vintage arcade game (free standing), infrared heater, plastic divided craft containers, Halloween misc., golf equipment, mens size 38 jeans and misc.

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TO OUR READERS Creston Publishing Company does not knowingly accept advertising which is in violation of the law.

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

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

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

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The Union County Board of Supervisors are going out for bids for the Union County Liability Insurance.

Bid specs can be picked up at the Union County Auditor’s Office between the hours of 8:30am–4:30pm Monday – Friday.

Sealed bids can be mailed or delivered to the

Auditor’s Office 300 N Pine St, Suite #2, Creston, IA 50801 by 4:30pm on June 12th.

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Coordinate and direct the clinical and operational activities of a rural physician clinic with 5 practitioners and 2 mid level practitioners.

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Candidate must posses a positive attitude, basic computer skills, the ability to follow instructions, work quickly and independently with attention to detail.

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Clearview Estates Assisted Living

ApArtment now AvAilAble Choice, Independence, and Privacy

The family of Verlyn K. Blevins would like to express our sincere thanks to family and friends for your many acts of kindness in the last few weeks and since his passing.

A special thank you to the Creston Nursing and Rehab Family for the tireless effort that you devoted to Verlyn, and the many visits and hugs for Alice and family in recent days.

Thank you to Dr. Tom Young and the Care Initiatives Hospice Team for your kind care.

Also, thank you to Rev. Jim Woodworth of the First Presybertian Church for the beautiful funeral service and the Women’s Fellowship for the wonderful luncheon.

Thank you to each and every one for helping us to honor Verlyn’s life.

Alice Blevins Kathy & Fred Buckingham & family Keith & Patti Blevins & family Kyle Blevins & Lad Pugel

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Lambs, meat goats weighed for Adair County Fair GREENFIELD — Seventeen Adair County 4-H’ers and FFA members are set to exhibit lambs at the 2015 Adair County Fair.

Potential exhibitors weighed and tagged 72 market lambs, an increase from 53 lambs weighed and tagged in 2014. In addition, seven youths weighed and tagged 18 meat goats at the countywide weigh-in.

The Adair County Fair Sheep Show is scheduled for July 17 starting at 8:30 a.m. Meat goats will be shown on July 17, also, beginning at 11 a.m. The complete fair schedule is available at Adair County Extension.

Youths weighing lambs were: Ethan Blomme, Bridgewater; Shelby and Dylan Soper, Zoey Dinkla, and Cade, Madison, and Trevin Suhr, Adair; Brooklyn Sammons, Orient; Cody and Sammi Long and Halee Wallace, Creston; Shelby Brewer, Greenfield; Lily Day, Stuart; Cadence Firch and Brandon Raasch, Fontanelle; and Blake and William Sevier, Macksburg.

Shelby and Dylan Soper, Adair; Anna Mikkelsen and Joey Huntington, Orient; Cole Sackett, Stuart; Kamryn Nourse, Dexter; and Jennifer Holliday, Greenfield, weighed and tagged meat goats.

Cody and Sammi Long, Cole Sackett, and Jennifer Holliday also had retinal images taken on animals for nomination to the Iowa State Fair.

Cody and Sammi had DNA hair samples taken

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Drive 4 UR Community: Chris Christensen signs in to take the first test drive during

Creston Automotive and Ford Motor Company’s Drive 4 UR Community program Saturday in Lenox. Terry Freeman, salesman at Creston Automotive, said the event was a huge success with more than 300 people participating in this effort that will likely raise $6,000 for Lenox youth sports. Assisting with sign-up — in this picture — are Lenox High School softball players Anna Bennett, Katie Dukes and Megan Brown.

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Adair County 4-H’er Halee Wallace, daughter of Doug and Julie Wallace of Creston, waits with one of her lambs to be weighed at the countywide lamb and meat goat weigh-in held at the Adair County Fairgrounds. Seventytwo lambs and 18 meat goats are now eligible for the 2015 Adair County Fair Sheep and Meat Goat Show scheduled for July 17.

on their animals for AKSAR-BEN nomination.

Weigh-in was coordinated by Donna Wallace, Adair County Extension.

Jim Christensen, David Newton, Carrie Clemsen, Tom Doud, Clark BreDahl, Matthew and Ethan Blomme, and Shelby Soper assisted with the weighing

and tagging.

Adair County 4-H volunteers Beth Baudler and Ralph Lents had taken retinal images of the animals verified for the 2015 Iowa State Fair and pulled DNA hair samples on animals nominated for the 2015 AK-SAR-BEN Livestock Show.

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DES MOINES (AP) — Hillary Rodham Clinton is bringing her presidential campaign back to the kickoff caucus state of Iowa next week.

Clinton’s Iowa spokeswoman Lily Adams said she will be in Iowa on Monday and Tuesday for a series of Clinton small events.

Adams said Clinton wants to have one-on-one time to talk with Iowans.

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