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William Penn nursing bachelor’s program coming to SWCC

By IAN RICHARDSON

CNA staff reporter irichardson@crestonnews.com

Anyone with a Registered Nursing (RN) degree will have the opportunity to earn a bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) degree this fall at the Southwestern Community College campus, through a new William Penn University program.

The RN to BSN program will be a hybrid, which means it includes a mixture of face-to-face and online

instruction. The program is four semesters in length and will meet at SWCC every Thursday during the semester. Enrollment is open to anyone who has completed a Crittenden two-year RN degree, SWCC student or not.

“It’s for our current students, our graduates and any nurse in the area,” SWCC president Barb Crit-

tenden said. “We think that it’s something really that the communities in our area have wanted to have. And we think that we have a great partner.”

William Penn is a private college in Oskaloosa. The RN to BSN program has approval from the Iowa Board of Nursing and national accreditation from by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. Last year, William Penn established its first community college RN to BSN cohort at Indian Hills Community College.

SWCC’s will be the second.

The program All nursing courses will be taught face-toface at SWCC, with other course requirements offered online.

Brenda Duree, William Penn’s director Duree of nursing, has spearheaded William Penn’s part-

Complete transformation Pat and Mauxie King turn former church into upscale condos. It is one of nine homes featured in this year’s Parade of Homes.

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Above, this former church on West Adams Street in Creston has been transformed into two upscale condominiums by Pat and Mauxie King. It’s one of nine featured homes on this year’s Parade of Homes. Right, the south condominium boasts this open kitchen that includes stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors and large island. The south condo has roughly 2,000 square feet.

with three bedrooms, three bathrooms, large loft and den. The airy kitchen with new stainless steel appliances and island with seating catches your attention immediately. The finished basement also has a sizable family area and storage aplenty.

“These units are unique.

You have to see them in

Please see NURSING, Page 2A

Check out this year’s new food choices at the Iowa State Fair DES MOINES (AP) — The Iowa State Fair has announced new food items for this summer’s contest.

Three finalists have been chosen for the New Food Contest, and fairgoers will be able to vote on them.

Corn in a Cup is one of the finalists. Sweet corn is cut off the cob and then mixed with pork chorizo, butter, chayote cheese, lime juice, sour cream, mayonnaise and “Magic Dust.”

The second finalist is the Toasted Coconut Caramel Cluster, a combination of toasted coconut, caramel fudge and pretzel bits that’s frozen on a stick and dipped in choc-

By KYLE WILSON

You might want to add this to your Saturday to-do list.

Southwest Iowa Homebuilder’s Alliance is holding its annual Parade of Homes tour 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and the former St. Paul’s Episcopal Church that Pat and Mauxie King transformed into two upscale condominiums is one of nine featured homes.

The Kings purchased the old church located at 600 W. Adams St. in Creston about two years ago. They knew the need for housing in Creston and also wanted to help the Adams Street real estate.

“We both thought we could make this place something special,” Pat King said.

And, they have.

The north condominium is roughly 1,700 square feet with three bedrooms, two bathrooms and galley kitchen that boasts quartz counter tops. The massive loft with ceiling reaching to the peak of the church will “wow” those on the tour Saturday.

The south condominium is roughly 2,000 square feet

nerships with community colleges in recent years. Duree, who used to work at SWCC herself, said the program has advantages over other touted one-year programs because it offers students breaks during the summers and doesn’t load them down with prerequisites, fitting into the schedules of working nurses.

“They can just jump right in and just start taking classes,” she said.

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The third finalist is the Ultimate Bacon Explosion, which features brisket infused with a light jalapeno cheese, blended with seasonings, and then wrapped in bacon.

It is smoked and then sauced in a sweet chili barbecue sauce.

MORE INSIDE Fourth of July parade entries

The 10,000 Crestonians is sponsoring a parade in uptown Creston at 10 a.m. and a talent contest 6:30 p.m. on July 4. Find entry forms for those two events on page 7A. person. You won’t find anything else in Creston like them,” King said.

Both units have finished basements with sump pumps installed and brand new Pella windows throughout. Neither come with a garage. Parking is available off the alley directly south of the church.

The Kings did recently re-

move the contents from the cornerstone of the church, which was built in 1928.

What did they find? A Creston newspaper and two Bibles.

“There were no gold coins or diamonds,” King laughed.

Please see HOMES, Page 2A

CHS tennis reaches new heights

The Creston/Orient-Macksburg High School tennis teams celebrated sending five Panthers to the state meet this season at their team potluck Wednesday night. It was the best postseason in the program’s history. Read about it in Sports, page 8A.

Throwback Thursday

University of Iowa pitcher Kurt Belger of Creston was selected as one of the university’s top athletes 20 years ago. Read more throwback news on page 2A.

Iowa SBDC announces Brandi Shay as new regional director The Iowa Small Business Development Center (SBDC) has hired Brandi Shay of Tingley to advise and train entrepreneurs and existing businesses for the South Central Iowa SBDC hosted by Southwestern Community College in Creston. Shay started work for the SBDC as its regional director June 1.

Shay is an Iowa State University graduate with a bachelor’s degree in accounting and an MBA degree with an emphasis in agricultur-

al business. She previously worked as an accountant at Crestland Cooperative, plus was a full-time faculty member at Southwestern Community College for ten years.

Currently, she is the controller for Advanced Ag, LLC, an ag retail business serving farmers in Southern Iowa, plus she serves as an adjunct faculty member for Southwestern Community College, Buena Vista University, and Graceland University.

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She knows the region and will undoubtedly hit the ground running.”

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HOMES: Continued from Page 1

The Kings don’t have a price listed for the condos, yet. They are meeting with realtors to gather their opinions.

“It’s hard to price. There isn’t much to compare it to,” King said.

Other homes in the pa-

rade this year are 1174 Joshua Ave., 1700 W. DeVoe, 1738 Ryan Dr., 622 N. Birch, 501 S. Elm, 507 S. Elm, 1446 Highway 34 and 2192 320th St. in Orient.

See more information about this free event in the Parade of Homes insert in today’s Creston News Advertiser.

NURSING: Continued from Page 1

“I think our age range so far (has been) anywhere from like 21 to someone in their 60s.”

Duree will teach the opening class in the program to get to know the students. After that, she said classes will be taught

by William Penn or SWCC instructors, depending on scheduling.

Susan White, SWCC’s nursing director, said this is a great opportunity for her students, who are all encouraged to pursue their bachelor’s degree after graduating from the program.

“To have it right on campus and to have that faceto-face opportunity is just outstanding for them,” White said. “They’re comfortable here, they’re happy and they know the way we do things. I think it will feel comfortable.”

Cost and financial aid Tuition and fees at William Penn is nearly $24,000 a year. However, William Penn president John Ottosson said while the “sticker price” of enrolling in a private college program might seem offputting at first, federal, state and institutional financial

aid helps make it workable for most students.

“By the time you put our institutional aid in, state aid and federal aid, it’s often Ottosson more affordable than people realize,” Ottosson said. “We’ll get them all the information.

Our admissions team and financial aid is very good about explaining it down to the penny.”

Ottosson said since students entering will already have an associate degree, they will right away be eligible for a $9,000 to $17,000 institutional scholarship per year. He also mentioned the Iowa Tuition Grant, which awards up to $5,000 to Iowans attending Iowa private colleges. The fast-approaching deadline for the Iowa Tuition Grant is July 1.

For more information on how to enroll in the program or what other financial aid is available, contact the offices at William Penn or SWCC, or visit William Penn’s website, http://www.wmpenn.edu/.

Iowa farm equipment maker Kinze lays off 215 workers plemented a 30-hour work week in an effort to avoid permanent cuts, but current demand for its products does not support full staffing.

Office and factory workers are affected. Remaining workers will return to a 40-hour work week.

Deere and Co., another major farm equipment maker laid off 910 workers in its Iowa factories and 500 in Illinois in January.

5 years ago Creston Mayor Warren Woods was appointed a representative for the Rural Iowans for Obama campaign. The campaign contacted Woods and asked if he would be interested in being a representative for them. As a representative, Woods acted as a spokesperson, and spread the word about President Obama. Woods main duty was to point out President Obama’s values are much like those of rural Iowans.

Hoover Angus Farm, in Shannon City, hosted 23 Brazilian cattle ranchers at the farm. The Brazilian cattle ranchers were taking a tour, hosted by Genex Cooperative, one of the largest marketers of bull semen in the world, through Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota and Montana, to look at top bulls in Genex Cooperative’s AI bull stud line-up.

Hoover Angus Farms was home to four of those top bulls. According to Landi McFarland, part-owner of Hoover Angus Farms, the Brazilian cattle ranchers were interested in United States genetics and the purpose of the visit was to find sires that they wanted to use in their beef herds.

In the last week of June, Creston residents had already endured excessive heat in spring and early summer as high temperatures climbed above 87 degrees 13 times in 2010.

On June 27, a heat advisory consumed the state of Iowa. Temperatures in Creston rose to 96 degrees with a heat-index rating ranging from 104 to 110 de-

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the 7 a.m. start of the annual Iowa Bass Anglers Club kids fishing tournament at Three Mile Lake on June 26, 2005.

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10 years ago Alumni of Platte County No. 9 school – the last rural school to close in Platte Township – gathered for an old-fashioned reunion. After dinner at McKinley Park, the alumni, who attended the Union County country school from 1923-59, traveled by Trolley to the site of the school located in the farthest southwest corner of the county.

The school building, still standing in 2005, replaced the original Prairie Star School destroyed by a fire.

A Presbyterian Church was organized in the old school building May 10, 1888, indicating the original school was built sometime before that date.

After the school closed in 1959, it was never used for other township activities.

Remodeling had begun on the former Irving Elementary and Burton R. Jones Middle School.

Renamed Creston Early Childhood Center, plans were to turn the building into a site for preschool,

kindergarten and alternative school – High Lakes Country Academy. District administration offices also eventually moved into the building.

In the datebook, on June 28, 1939, Pan American Airways began regular trans-Atlantic air service.

Creston News Advertiser reporters Rita Miller and Larry Peterson, and managing editor Jeff Young won awards at the 1995 Iowa Associated Press Managing Editors newswriting contest.

Miller won third place, in-depth category, for a series on domestic abuse, and honorable mention in the nondeadline category for a story on a Vietnam veteran. Peterson won honorable mention, nondeadline, for a followup story about the life and death of longtime Creston banker Joe Knock. Young won first place in headline writing for stories on a variety of topics.

University of Iowa pitcher Kurt Belger of Creston

was selected by Iowa City Press-Citizen writer Pat Harty as one of the top University of Iowa athletes of the 1994-95 school year.

He was named fifth of a top 11. Belger’s accomplishments included first-team all Big Ten and set a school record with 12 saves, nine in the Big Ten. Three Creston residences were raided June 28 by approximately 30 state, federal and local officers as part of an ongoing investigation of a suspected narcotics operation. Search warrants were served at the residences approximately 8:15 a.m. Agents from the Iowa Department of Narcotics Enforcement, Department of Criminal Investigation, federal Drug Enforcement Agency, Iowa State Patrol and Creston police participated in the execution of search warrants. Similar to a series of raids March 2 in Creston, warrants were issued to search for controlled substances, records and cash affiliated with drug transactions and drug paraphernalia and packaging materials.

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Since program inception in 1981, the Iowa SBDC has helped hundreds of thousands of Iowa businesses and entrepreneurs through no cost, confidential, customized, professional business counseling and practical, affordable training.

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The privately held company based in the eastern Iowa near Williamsburg makes planters and grain carts.

The company released a statement that says it had earlier this year im-

Today is June 25, the 176th day of the year.

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Driver’s license

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

Driving tests on Wednesday mornings by appointment.

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

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

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

Thursday

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

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

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

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

Union County Historical Complex open, 1 to 4:30 p.m., McKinley Park.

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.

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

Saturday

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

Holy Spirit Rectory ReRun Shop, 9 a.m. to noon, 107 W. Howard St. Union County Historical Complex open, 1 to 4:30 p.m., McKinley Park.

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

Sunday

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), noon open meeting, St. Malachy Rectory, 407 W. Clark St. Union County Historical Complex open, 1 to 4:30 p.m., McKinley Park.

Monday

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

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

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

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

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

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Greater Regional Medical Center Steve and Holly Bohn of Corning are parents of a daughter born June 19, 2015. Isabella Liliana Bohn weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces and was 18 3/4 inches long.

Grandparents are William and Sue Bohn of Des Moines, Shirley Bohn of Corning and GJ Piercy and Sandy Piercy of Bedford.

Great-grandparent is Doyle DeVoe of Bedford.

Siblings are Sheena, Miranda, Cris, Jesse, Jadon, Mya and Maddox.

Police

Amanda Mitchell, 37, of Afton was charged on a Union County warrant for assault causing serious injury 10:04 a.m.

Wednesday at Union County Law Enforcement Center.

According to a Creston Police report, at 1:40 a.m.

May 23, Mitchell went to the apartment of Talana Auten, entered the apartment during a confrontation and did shove Auten, causing a serious injury, non-displaced closed fracture, to Auten.

Mitchell was released on $5,000 bond.

—————— Joel Alan Weeks, 48, 608 S. Maple St., was charged with driving while barred 2 p.m. Wednesday at the intersection of North Walnut and West Howard streets.

According to a Creston Police report, officers were on

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Day’s Record From Creston Official Weather Station: high past 24 hours (81), low past 24 hours (63) and precipitation ending 7 a.m. today (.07)

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Scholastic Book FairCreston to be held Friday, Saturday

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Officers were traveling south on North Walnut. Officers observed a vehicle turn from the west and travel south on North Walnut. Officers observed the vehicle make a wide turn and then proceed to travel at a high rate of speed south on North Walnut. The vehicle continued at a high rate for several blocks. Officers conducted a traffic stop, and identified the driver as Weeks. It was known to officers Weeks had a license status of barred.

It was confirmed through dispatch and he was charged.

Weeks was released on $2,000 bond.

—————— Jacob Jack Davis, 19, 412 N. Maple St., was charged with public intoxication 12:55 a.m. today at Union County Law Enforcement Center.

According to a Creston Police report, at 12:23 a.m. today, Davis was intoxicated in a public place while in the parking lot of Walmart, 806 Laurel St. Davis showed significant signs of impairment during a standard field sobriety test, and refused the preliminary breath test and Data Master test.

Davis was being held on $300 bond.

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OPINION

A chance to look at some new homes this Saturday in Creston The annual Southwest Iowa Builders Home Show is this Saturday in and around Creston. There will be nine properties to check out. One that should be of interest for a lot of people to see will be the new condo units put together

by Pat and Moxie King.

They took the old church at 600 W. Adams and made it into a couple of nice living spaces. Plus, there are lots of single-family homes also up for sale and viewing. It looks like it is going to be a nice day for the show with no rain in the forecast. That’s a plus!

Senator Ernst Sen. Joni Ernst is making one of her 99 county stops here in Creston Saturday. You have a chance to see her and ask questions starting at 5:30 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center on the SWCC campus. The

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session will be in room 124.

If you have interest as to what is going on in Washington, D.C. or what is happening with a bill, this is your chance to find out. Senator Ernst has been on the job about six months now and seems to be settling into the flow of politics at the upper level.

Unemployment The May unemployment figures are out and south central Iowa is still doing better than the U.S. average of 5.5 percent and the Iowa average of 3.8 percent. Every county in the area is below those

figures. Union County is at 3.5 percent, Clarke 3.6 percent, Madison 3.3 percent, Adair 2.8 percent, Adams 2.8 percent, Taylor 2.9 percent, Ringgold 2.9 percent and Decatur at 2.8 percent.

So, that doesn’t leave too many people not working unless of course they don’t want to be working. There are lots of help wanted ads around the area that are begging for people to fill them. Our area has been blessed with lots of jobs. I have friends in Ohio who would love to have all the opportunities we have here.

Golf The parking lot at Crestmoor will be full this weekend with Phil Tyler’s two person best shot tournament. The event always brings in a lot of folks from around the area.

Fourth

The Fourth of July festivities get a head start this weekend in Afton with their annual pre-fourth activities which includes the official opening of the new splash pad.

There is also Bike Night that will take place downtown at the Elm’s Club Friday. The big fireworks show as usual will be July 4th at McKinley Park. I love fireworks!

Cleaning My mom passed away a couple of months ago and I have been cleaning out her house along with my brother and sisters. Mom was a big collector. She liked dolls and jewelry. We decided early on that we did not want to mess with an estate sale, so we gave most all the dolls away to several charities — hopefully kids can have a merrier Christmas this year.

I brought some back to Creston

and with the help of the Salvation Army in Lincoln we should give about 800 kids a nice present this Christmas. The Salvation Army sent out six people, two large vans and a bus to pick up the un-opened dolls.

I think my mom would have been happy to see them all go to good homes. My two treasures from the house were my dad’s old double-barreled shotgun and my lunch pail from back in the third grade. I always watched the TV show “Man from U.N.C.L.E.” as a kid and had the lunch pail to match. Funny thing is, they are bringing out a new “Man from U.N.C.L.E.” movie later this year.

Thought for the week: “To get the full value of joy you must have people to divide it with.” — Mark Twain

Letter to the editor

Best wishes, Jake Waddingham From Janna Tull Steed Creston

Best wishes to Jake Waddingham as he begins a new adventure in a new locale.

In his June 17 farewell column, Jake wrote: “I often felt like an outsider because of my desire to live in new places and learn new cultures.”

It takes courage to hold fast to personal dreams not shared or supported by people around you.

Jake will be the richer for acting with that courage as he branches out from his roots and continues his education at the graduate level.

Creston would be the richer if its residents were more open to such aspirations and to some variety in its population.

As one who took a similar step away from my small town and even away from my home state at the age of 22, I can testify to the benefits of living in different places, exploring different vocations, and meeting people of different backgrounds and beliefs.

Like another journalist, Tom Brokaw, Jake can always value and celebrate the good things from his early years in the Midwest while finding his place in a larger sphere.

The novelist Thomas Wolfe wrote, “You can’t go home again,” which is another way of saying “… you cannot experience it again like this.” (John L. Parker) But home always goes with you in one way or another.

Godspeed, Jake.

A dozen watercolor paintings by young Adolf Hitler were sold HOLLYWOOD — God Bless America, and how’s everybody?

The Daily Mail says a dozen watercolor paintings by young Adolf Hitler were sold at auction in Germany for half a million dollars Monday. It happens every time. Whenever America obsesses about the Confederate flag, Germany sends out a press release to remind us they’re still the leader in the field.

The New York Post printed Charleston shooter Dylann Roof’s manifesto Monday which laid out his racial screed. It clearly shows he’s a mentally ill kid whose rage is directed against black people. He’s so scary that the next day, Rachel

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Dolezal went on the Today Show and identified as an Icelander.

WalMart cut off the sale of all items with Confederate flags on them after last week’s Charleston shootings. The flag had nothing to do with it. If America really wants to solve the problem of mass shootings, we might consider trying higher co-pays, lower doses, and trigger locks with each bad haircut.

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June is busy at Creston Schools Most would believe that in June the school district is completely shut down for the summer. Nothing could be farther from the truth.

Of course school is not officially in session today, but there are many activities happening, projects being tackled, and initiatives being planned. Years ago the primary summer job administratively was to put together the various scheduling puzzles for the upcoming year and to complete a few government-required reports. Today we have so much more going on.

Back-to-school planning is almost set, professional development of staff has been carefully mapped out, and our curriculum is being honed in several areas. A high percentage of faculty members are involved in summer courses as they expand their own learning. Teachers are also attending conferences and workshops focused on literacy, leadership, and many other subjects.

On the student side, a constant flow of Panthers in and out of our schools continues. Summer school, art camps, drivers education, vocational agriculture, in-season sports, strength training, umpteen other summer activities, and our free lunch program all draw many students in. Many adults couldn’t keep up with the schedules our students maintain even in the summer.

A very exciting initiative currently under implementation is a major expansion of learning opportunities in our district. This overall plan for growth has been named the Creston Community Culture for Learning (3C4L) and it includes many strategies including a major push in the area of technology and digital learning. For instance, next fall all high school students will be issued a Chromebook for their use at school and at home.

These devices are very versatile and can support learning through many programs, applications, and functions. Our students already have excellent access to computers at school, but this is a big step toward expanded learning beyond our school walls.

In addition, through a strong partnership between Creston Community Schools and Green Hills Area Education Agency, we have designed two 21st Century

From the desk of Steve McDermott Creston Superintendent

classrooms to serve as model learning spaces within our district and also for other schools in our region.

Representatives from the AEA and our schools have been planning this significant advancement for over two years and the time of action is now. A classroom at CHS and one at the Elementary/Middle School will be outfitted with a broad range of high-tech learning tools and devices. The AEA is providing a substantial amount of funding for this new equipment.

The District has agreed to provide space and unique furniture for the model learning spaces.

The new technology and upgraded spaces will provide extended learning opportunities in such areas as computer programming and coding, virtual reality, 3-D design, educational gaming, robotics, broadcasting, film editing, video conferencing and collaboration, several new presentation formats, and the list continues to grow. We are thrilled to get started with staff and students as we all begin to learn to use the new technology together in all subject areas. Many of us use computers every day and rarely utilize even half of their capacity.

I’m confident that our students will show us adults how the devices can do “double back-flips” given some combined ingenuity, creativity, and understanding.

Tech today is somewhat like a foreign language to those of us that grew up in a previous generation.

We have had to learn it as needed in our daily lives. Our students, on the other hand, have grown up with this new language and are much more tech-literate that their more seasoned family members, teachers, and neighbors. Our goal is to better prepare our local youngsters for their lives in their world beyond school. We also have a strong desire to expose our students to the vast potential of today’s technology while developing people skills (communication, collaboration, respect, empathy, leadership, teamwork, etc.) along the way.

We also plan to begin studying drones and their many possible applications in agriculture and in other fields. We believe this will be another extremely strong area of interest for our students.

We have also established some great connections with educators from Southwestern Community College and with STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) representatives who will no doubt provide much support in the future.

We hope to increase student interest and achievement in STEM and to promote STEM economic development. Partnerships with local business and industry folks must be revitalized, as well, as we prepare our students to bridge themselves to fulfilling careers.

On another topic, our transportation facility (bus barn) is finally nearing completion. We are so proud of this facility. It will be ready for public viewing in the very near future. Our hope is to hold a large open house someday soon that will include the bus barn, the new safe rooms at CHS, the new safe-room gym (storm gym) at the EMS, and the new 21st Century classrooms described earlier.

One last update, repairs on concrete driveways at school have begun. Thanks for driving around these areas while under construction. Ultimately these drives will be safer and easier on vehicles.

Related to this, we are studying the pros and cons of potentially making the driveway from the high school north to the Elementary/ Middle School a one-way drive.

That would eliminate the dangers of vehicles meeting each other on our narrow drives and could improve general safety immensely.

If this change is made, vehicles would no longer be allowed to travel directly from the EMS south to CHS. Folks would need to drive around. Again, this is being studied and has not yet been decided. We will continue to search for ways to make our school grounds safer for everyone. Improved safety and security often involve inconvenience at least until our routines have had a chance to change.

It may be June, but it is an exciting time at Creston Community Schools. Thanks for your continued support.

Creston News Advertiser Thursday, June 25, 2015

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ENTERTAINMENT Stick it in the dirt!

Dear Heloise: If you don’t have time to vacuum, or it’s too hot, you can use a roll of DUCT TAPE OR MASKING TAPE to pick up any obvious crumbs, bits of paper, etc. — Mary E., Albany, N.Y. Mary, duct tape to the rescue again! I was in your lovely city and Troy, N.Y., in March and met some wonderful people. Here is a hint I picked up on a visit to the Albany Times Union: If you can’t wash out your coffee cup (especially at work), be sure to rinse out, then wipe dry with a paper towel. Brilliant — no yucky buildup! — Heloise INTERNET AGE Dear Readers: The age of the Internet and social networking is upon us. It can be an equalizer (as the printing press was), allowing people from all economic and education levels, locations or situations to have access to information. However, there is a lot of GOOD and BAD info out there — trust me! Anyone can start a website and pose (and post) as an expert when they are not. I’ve seen bad, wrong and dangerous information presented as “fact” when I know it’s not correct. Please, think twice and check several sites, especially ones you can trust, before trying something that can be harmful.

What about social net-

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onds. I noticed that the vents for the air intake were clogged with lint and dust. I unplugged the dryer and used an old toothbrush to scrape away the debris, and now her dryer does not quit in 60 seconds.

This saved her from having to buy another one. — Louis G. III in San Antonio PINCUSHION Dear Heloise: I had a pretty round throw pillow, sewed a small piece of ribbon on it and hung it on the wall. It’s now my PINCUSHION for costume-jewelry pins. I use old hatpins to hold my rings. This makes a handy holder. — Patsy B., Lubbock, Texas PREVENT STINKY WASHER Dear Heloise: I have a top-loader washer. When I am done washing, I leave the lid open. I’ve never had mold BEETLE BAILEY® by Greg & Mort Walker or mildew, and my washer is eight years old! — Lois in Hammond, Ind. Send a money-saving or timesaving hint to Heloise, P.O. Box 795000, San Antonio, TX 78279-5000, or you can fax it to 1-210-HELOISE or email it to Heloise@Heloise.com. I can’t answer your letter personally but will use the best hints received in my column.

working? Oh, so many places to let the world know what you are doing! This again is truly a new way to keep in touch, as the Postal Service and PONY EXPRESS were long ago. Way back then, one waited months to hear about news from family. Today it’s instant! Please remember, depending on your security settings, who may see what you post. Think — do you really want the world (or boss) to know about your surgery, divorce, illness or financial situation? If your posts are restricted to those you trust, then it should not be worrisome.

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Don’t post about going on vacation; post about having BEEN on vacation.

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Horoscope Thursday, June 25, 2015 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Relations with close friends and partners are unpredictable today. A minor blowup could occur. Someone might do something that another least expects.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Your job will be interrupted today because of computer crashes, fire drills, power outages, staff shortages or canceled appointments. Allow extra time so that you have wiggle room to cope with this.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) This is a mildly accident-prone day for your kids, so be vigilant. This also applies to children you work with. Romance might suffer from sudden, silly arguments.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Something will disrupt your home routine today. You might run out of a breakfast item, or a small appliance might break down. Minor breakages could occur. It could be anything.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) This is a mildly accident-prone day for you, so pay attention to everything you say and do.

Slow down and take it easy. Be mindful.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Keep an eye on your money today, because something unpredictable will impact your cash flow. You might find money; you might lose money. Guard your possessions against loss or theft.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Today the Moon is in your sign, opposing wild, wacky Uranus. This makes you impulsive and inclined to shoot from the hip. Be wise and count to three before you speak.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) You feel restless today.

Don’t worry; this is par for the course because the Moon is hidden in your chart and it’s at odds with Uranus. This is like a mosquito buzzing near you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) A female friend might surprise you today.

Alternatively, you might meet someone who is eccentric, avant-garde or shocking in some way. (“Hi, Mom.”) CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Someone in authority might intimidate you or surprise you in some way.

Whatever happens is brief.

Don’t quit your day job.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Something will affect your travel plans. An exciting trip might fall in your lap today, or a trip might be canceled. This is a rapid influence that can have an effect of universities, colleges and technical schools.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Make friends with your bank account so that you know what’s happening, because something unexpected could impact shared property, taxes, debt and your assets. Stay in the know.

YOU BORN TODAY You are perceptive and capable of making accurate assessments about society. When you use these observations with empathy, you can make money. This year you will face a major decision. Save your money in the first half of the year and cut down on overhead expenses, because this will help you later in the year. Your integrity and patience will be tested.

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Creston News Advertiser Thursday, June 25, 2015

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. Tuesday, 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. Adoration; 8:30 a.m. Mass. Wednesday, 7 p.m.

Knights of Columbus meeting, Holy Spirit hall.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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

Friday, 2 p.m. Teen campers return from a week of camp.

Saturday, 2 to 5 p.m. Fun Day at First Presbyterian Church.

Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Sunday school for all ages; 10:35 a.m. morning worship, Memorial service, Communion served, “Thanks for the Memories”; fellowship dinner following the morning worship service.

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, Judy Hoakison; 9:30 a.m. church school classes; 10:30 a.m. morning worship, Darl Ferguson, presider; Gary O’Daniels, 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; 7:30 p.m. Summer Salt, young adult Bible study at the home of Aaron Young.

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. youth ministry; DivorceCare; and VBS musical rehearsal (K-6th grade).

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

Sunday, 8:45 a.m. worship service; 10:15 a.m. Sunday school hour; noon Dynamic Ambassadaors carry-in lunch, fellowship hall; 6 p.m. family worship service. Wednesday, 5 p.m. Kids of Character; junior and senior high youth group; and adult summer electives.

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST), 301 E. Townline St., Tony Thurston, pastor.

Sunday, 9 a.m. Sunday school; 10 a.m. worship service. Tuesday, 1:30 p.m. Tootles (games/crafts) in fellowship hall. Wednesday, 6 p.m. praise and worship service.

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

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

Friday, 1:30 p.m. crafting workshop. Saturday, 2 to 5 p.m. One in Christ Family Fun Day, church.

Sunday, 10 a.m. Worship in the Park, Green Valley. Tuesday, 1 p.m. Stich, Knit and Quilt.

Wednesday, 9 a.m. pastor’s Bible study; 4:45 p.m. Finance meeting; 5:30 p.m. Joyful Noise; 6 p.m. Deacon/Elder meeting, The Windrow.

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

Family Fun Day to be held Saturday One in Christ is sponsoring a Family Fun Day 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday at the Presbyterian Church, 702 W. Prairie St. The free event includes games, music, food,

Creston First United Methodist Church invites all children grades kindergarten through sixth grade to vacation Bible school 9 a.m. to noon Monday, June 29, through Wednesday, July 1, at the church, 400 N. Elm St. Lunch is inTuesday 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. www.godsoutreachdeliveranceintl.com.

Thursday, 6 p.m. Women’s Bible study. Friday, 7 p.m. Friday Night Fire service at 124 N. Maple St. Sunday, 9 to 10 a.m. Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. worship 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. Coming up Sunday, Aug. 9, tent revival, 6 p.m., Corning.

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; 11 a.m. CRHP Ladies meeting, hall.

Monday, noon ReRun salad luncheon, hall; 5 to 6 p.m. Adoration, St. Malachy Chapel; 6 p.m. Mass, St. Malachy Chapel. Tuesday, noon to 5 p.m. ReRun shop.

Wednesday, noon Mass, church; 7 p.m. Knights of Columbus meeting, hall. Thursday (7/2), 10:30 a.m. Mass, Crest Haven Care Center.

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.

PLATTE CENTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 2396 Eagle Ave., south of Creston, 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:

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Sunday, 10 a.m. worship service with Communion. Thursday (7/2), 7 p.m. Miriam Circle.

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

Saturday, 10 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. Creston: Sunday, 9:45 a.m. Divine service with Holy Communion.

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. Saturday, 2 to 5 p.m. One in Christ Family Fun Day, First Presbyterian Church. Sunday, 10 a.m. Worship in the Park, Green Valley; 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. food pantry distribution. Monday, 7:30 p.m. AA meeting. Tuesday, 9 a.m. to noon pastor’s office hours; 3 to 5 p.m. Crisis Fund Center open; 5 to 6 p.m. Open Table (Hy-Vee). Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. TOPS.

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

Saturday, 2 to 5 p.m. Family Fun Day, Presbyterian Church.

Sunday, 9 a.m. freeze ice cream; 10 a.m. fellowship; 10:30 a.m. worship. Monday, 12:30 p.m. prayer group, sanctuary; 1 p.m. quilting. Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. ice cream social.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

Orient

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

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

Prescott

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

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

Shannon City

SHANNON CITY COMMUNITY CHURCH, Lila Dell Greene, pastor.

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

Sharpsburg

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Shurmaine McAlpine, pastor.

Sunday, 8:30 a.m. worship.

UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Tim Maxa, pastor.

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

Stringtown

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

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

Help Center open.

Thayer PLEASANT VALLEY CHRISTIAN CHURCH, Dwayne Henrichs, pastor.

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

Tingley

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

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Bruce Giese, pastor.

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

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

Website: www.welcometocornerstone.org.

Sunday, 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. worship service; 11:10 a.m. to noon Christian living classes.

Wednesday, 7 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 (7/2), 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.

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Entries sought for Fourth of July parade, talent show The 10,000 Crestonians, in conjunction with the annual Fourth of July celebration, is sponsoring a parade in uptown Creston at 10 a.m. and a talent contest 6:30 p.m. on July 4 at the McKinley Park band shell.

Parade The theme of this year’s parade is “Let Freedom Ring.”

There are two divisions, youths (15 years and younger) and adults (16 years

and older). Categories in the youths division will be themed entries, novelty wagons and buggies, bicycles, pets and miscellaneous and saddle horses. Adult categories will be themed entries, novelty, antique vehicles, saddle horses, horse or pony hitches and saddle clubs.

This year, bicycles will be given away to the best decorated bicycle entries, because of the generosity of

donors. Past winners are not eligible to win bicycles, but are encouraged to participate in the parade for other prizes to be given away.

Creston Bucks will be awarded in all categories except antique vehicles. Ribbons will be presented to all of the antique vehicles.

All entries must be at the assembly area at Creston Livestock Auction by 9:15 a.m. Judging will begin at 9:30 a.m., while entries are

lining up. They will also be judged during the parade.

Note: The Chamber would like you to register for parade even if don’t want to be judge.

Do so by filling out the form below and sending it by mail, delivering the form in person to the Chamber Office or emailing it to chamber@crestoniowachamber.com Talent contest All performers are asked

to be at the band shell by 6 p.m.

Divisions and amount of Creston Bucks awarded are: • 7 years and younger: 1st — $20, 2nd — $15, 3rd — $10.

• 8 to 10 years: 1st — $25, 2nd — $20, 3rd — $15.

• 11 to 13 years: 1st — $30, 2nd — $25, 3rd — $20.

• 14 to 16 years: 1st — $35, 2nd — $30, 3rd — $25.

• 17 years and older: 1st — $40, 2nd — $35, 3rd —

$30.

There will be one song per contestant. A piano could not be secured for the contest, although there will be an electronic keyboard available. Creston Bucks will be awarded to the winners after the show.

—————— Entry blanks for the parade and talent contest must be returned to 10,000 Crestonians, P.O. Box 471, Creston, IA 50801, by July 1.

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The outcome is the second major victory for Obama in politically charged Supreme Court tests of his most significant domestic achievement.

Chief Justice John Roberts again voted with his liberal colleagues in support of the law. Roberts also was the key vote to uphold the law in 2012. Justice Anthony Kennedy, a dissenter in 2012, was part of the majority on Thursday.

“Congress passed the Affordable Care Act to improve health insurance markets, not to destroy them,”

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The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the nationwide tax subsidies under President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul, in a ruling Obama that preserves health insurance for millions of Americans.

The justices said in a 6-3 ruling that the subsidies that 8.7 million people currently receive to make insurance affordable do not depend on where they live, under

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The Numbers Game

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The number of wins by Virginia this year, the least by a CWS champion since 1968.

National Digest

First title OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Six weeks ago, it looked as though Virginia might not even qualify for its conference tournament, let alone the NCAA Tournament.

Now, the Cavaliers are national champions for the first time in baseball after finishing a magnificent postseason run with a 4-2 victory over Vanderbilt on Wednesday night.

“This team was a crazy ride this year,” said coach Brian O’Connor, who was born in Omaha and attended Council Bluffs St. Albert before playing at Creighton University. “Certainly, we had a lot that went against us through the year, but this team found a way and got into the NCAA Tournament.

“Not many people thought this could happen. But we’re darn glad we’re sitting up here with this trophy.”

Freshman Pavin Smith homered and drove in three runs and Brandon Waddell turned in another strong College World Series pitching performance. The Cavaliers (4424) prevailed in the CWS finals rematch against the defending champion Commodores and won the Atlantic Coast Conference’s first title in baseball since Wake Forest in 1955.

Waddell (5-5) went seven innings and allowed only two hits after Vanderbilt (51-21) scored twice in the first. He retired the last 11 batters he faced in his third CWS start and fifth of his career. Virginia won each of them.

Nathan Kirby, who missed nine weeks because of injury and returned to start a game in the CWS, pitched the last two innings and struck out five of his eight batters for his first save. Reliever John Kilichowski (3-4) took the loss.

When pinch-hitter Kyle Smith got caught looking at a fastball to end the game, Kirby threw his glove and hat into the air as catcher Matt Thaiss ran to the mound to embrace him.

“It was awesome to be able to close it out because I felt like that I finally got back on the mound for the eight guys behind me and the 20 guys in the dugout,” Kirby said. “You basically come out and throw as hard as you can.”

SPORTS

Creston/O-M tennis reaches new heights Five Panthers play in state tourneys

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

The girls’ best postseason finish in history, and the seventh player to represent the team in boys state tournament play were celebrated Wednesday night at the Creston/Orient-Macksburg tennis team banquet.

After a potluck meal at Taylor Park, coach Kevin Cooper and assistant Amanda Plymale spoke about the team’s accomplishments in 2015. Cooper noted the teams received academic recognition as well, with the boys reaching the award for 3.25 team grade point, and the girls in the category of 3.5-4.0.

The junior-dominated girls team went 7-3 in duals, tied three teams for second place in the Hawkeye 10 tournament and rolled over Saydel and Norwalk 5-0 in regional play before falling to annual nemesis Ballard, 5-2, in the regional final at Huxley.

Also, two Creston/O-M doubles teams claimed the two state tournament bids in regional play at Norwalk, with the team of Jenna Taylor and Alli Thomsen placing sixth at the state tournament in Ankeny. Along the way, they met teammates Caitlin McIlravy and Sydney Dunphy after both teams had gone 1-1 in their opening matches at state.

In addition, junior Ryan Kucera represented the boys team in state competition after taking second

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Earning the first girls state tennis medals for Creston were Jenna Taylor (left) and Alli Thomsen, who placed sixth in Class 1A doubles.

place in the district meet.

He was eliminated in a competitive consolation round match after drawing the defending state champion in his opening match.

E a c h team loses one senior in Tyler Waddingham from the boys squad and Allison Waddingham Norton from the girls team.

Norton was on the Hawkeye 10 girls tennis all-aca d e m i c Norton team.

With so much varsity experience returning, expectations for an even more

memorable 2016 season were addressed by both coaches Wednesday.

“We had 18 girls and 13 guys this year, and we lose only two kids,” Cooper said.

“A lot of it comes down to what the kids do in the next eight months. If the kids put their racket away for the summer and winter and fall, they will probably be in the same spot,” Cooper said.

“But we have a lot of kids already out there working at the courts. For them to be up there as much as possible only helps us from here on out. We should have goals to do even better next year than we did this year.”

Girls season Plymale, who primarily coached the girls at many meets, is optimistic as everyone in the varsity lineup returns for their senior season next year.

Creston Vision Clinic wins 24th annual Greater Regional golf event A team sponsored by the Creston Vision Clinic won the 24th annual Greater Regional golf event on Friday, June 5 with a score of 26 in a four person best shot format.

Members of the winning team included Matt Somers, Ken Stults, Tom Hartsock and Michael Buck. The

Greater Regional Board Team finished second with a score of 27.

Thirty-two teams participated in the event with a total of approximately $19,000 in funds raised to support the Greater Regional Healthcare Foundation and Auxiliary. Proceeds from the 2015 golf tourna-

ment will go to the Greater Regional Auxiliary for healthcare scholarships and the Greater Regional Healthcare Foundation to assist in the purchase of the recently acquired stereotactic breast biopsy equipment for the Greater Regional Radiology Services Department.

Opting out CLEVELAND (AP) — Kevin Love is about to find out how much the league values him, and how much the Cavaliers want him.

The power forward opted out of the final year of his contract and will be a free agent on July 1, a person familiar with the decision told the Associated Press. Love, who had a deal worth $16.7 million next season, informed the Cavs on Wednesday, said the person who spoke on condition because the team is not commenting on its free agency plans.

Last week, general manager David Griffin said he expected Love and superstar LeBron James to opt out of their deals and become free agents.

Griffin also expects them to re-sign with the Cavs.

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Pictured are members of the Creston Vision Clinic team that won the 24th annual Greater Regional golf event on Friday, June 5 at Crestmoor Golf Club. Shown, from left, are Matt Somers, Ken Stults, Tom Hartsock and Michael Buck.

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“It’s nice to see their hard work paying off, and I’m really excited for next year,” Plymale said. “I really enjoy working with all of the kids.

They’re very respectful. It’s fun at practice, and it’s fun at the meets. It’s a good break from the classroom.”

Creston/O-M’s runner-up finish at the Hawkeye 10 meet is believed to be the program’s best finish ever for the girls team. Creston/O-M won the Knoxville girls tennis tournament.

Taylor and Thomsen became the program’s first-ever female medalists at the state meet. They defeated McIlravy and Dunphy to reach the medal round.

“For us to take four girls to state is phenomenal,” Cooper said. “Jenna and Alli won their first match at state, and then played the team from Waverly that ended up being the state

champions, and they won the first set against them.

Placing sixth was a great accomplishment for those kids.

“Caitlin and Syd, in their first (state) match they went to a tiebreaker in the first set against the third seed,” Cooper added. “Then they won against another Hawkeye 10 team. They did great.

The bad news was, the girls had to play each other, and that’s not a good situation.

But it could happen again next year at districts, and could happen at state again next year. You never know.

Regardless, we are excited about what the girls accomplished. We had girls moving up positions and girls who were new to varsity, and they had a very successful season.”

Boys season Despite the loss of top players Garret Taylor (fifth at state) and Chantz Davidson, the young Panther boys squad improved as the season went along, finishing 4-4 in duals and winning a postseason team competition at home against Council Bluffs St. Albert.

State qualifier Denison-Schleswig knocked off the Panthers in substate play. But Kucera advanced individually in his first season as the team’s No. 1 player.

“Early in the year we took our lumps in the duals, and I knew that would be the Please see TENNIS, page 10A

Outdoor news Boating advice Heading toward the peak of Iowa’s boating season; boaters and other on the water recreationists are urged to observe safety first, on or near their favorite lake or stream.

Traditionally, the 4th of July weekend is the busiest period on Iowa waters.

Boating, paddling, fishing and swimming are even more popular with what are often the warmest temperatures of the year. Before you set out, though, help make sure everybody stays safe.

“We urge boaters…including passengers…to remain alert to activity around them,” advises Susan Stocker, boating law administrator for the Department of Natural Resources. “Don’t overload your craft. The U.S. Coast Guard, along with manufacturers, determines the capacity of each boat and it is visible on virtually all boats.”

Operators can brush up on rules and regulations, by taking the DNR boating safety course. Iowa law requires any person 12-17 years old, who will operate a motorboat over ten horsepower or a personal watercraft, to successfully complete the education program. It is available online at www.iowadnr.gov/Recreation/Boating/BoaterEducation.aspx Stocker reminds everyone on board that they need a properly fitted lifejacket.

Safety officials also urge you to WEAR it.

“It is similar to seat belts on the road. You won’t have time to grab it and put it on, when facing an emergency situation,” she said.

Other lake or river enthusiasts--from paddlers and anglers to swimmers-can avoid problems, too, by wearing a lifejacket, especially during heavy periods of boat traffic.

“With the variety of activities out there, a life jacket provides added safety while you are enjoying yourself,” said Stocker.

The effects of sun, waves and wind over a day on the water are tiring; especially if alcohol is involved.

“Alcohol has a dehydration effect. It can impede judgment,” warns Stocker. “Last year, 71 percent of Iowa’s boating fatalities involved alcohol. Boating while intoxicated is against the law. A sober designated boat operator is vital on board.”

In Iowa, there are more than 235,000 registered boats. Many of them will be out over the coming weekends. With everyone aware, everyone stays safe on the water.

Boating Tips • Don’t drink and operate a boat • Take a boating safety course • Always wear a lifejacket – it can’t work if it’s not on • Have a throwable floatation device on board • Review boating laws • Remember, youth under age 13 are required to wear a lifejacket while the boat is underway • Have patience and be courteous on the ramp and water • Get a weather forecast before heading out • Keep watch for other boaters, swimmers, skiers, debris or other obstacles in the water • Have a fully charged, usable fire extinguisher • Maintain your boat trailer [lights, wheel bearings, tires] • Have a working horn or whistle • Prepare your boat in the rigging lane prior to launching • Don’t operate in a careless or reckless manner • Don’t violate buoys, as they are the road signs of the water

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Area softball Mount Ayr 11, SW Valley 1 MOUNT AYR — Mount Ayr rolled to an 11-1 win over Southwest Valley here Tuesday.

Macy Larsen picked up the win in the circle, giving up just one run on a solo home run by Janelle Gibler that bounced off the glove of Megan Warin.

Kylie McBride took the loss for Southwest Valley, giving up nine runs on nine hits with two walks and two strikeouts. Kiara Roberts pitched one inning of relief.

“Tonight, we brought our bats and our defense for a complete game,” Mount Ayr head coach Ranae Klinkefus said. “The girls hit the ball very well and nearly everyone reached base at least twice.”

Sara Winemiller doubled twice and drove in three runs.

Caroline McAlexander had two hits and two RBI. Blair Winemiller G l e n denning, Kirsten Dolecheck and Megan Warin each singled and drove in one run apiece.

Bailey Anderson drove in one run on a sacrifice fly and Alyssa Johnson tripled.

Murray 3, Moravia 1 MURRAY — Murray picked up a key Bluegrass Conference win here Tuesday, winning a 3-1 pitcher’s duel over Moravia.

Moravia’s lone run came

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on a solo home run by pitcher Autumn McDanel.

Murray eighth-grader Kayla Wookey outdueled McDanel, pitching four inning and giving up just one run, while striking out four. Wookey Breianna Klein pitched three scoreless innings of relief.

Zadie Hatfield started Murray’s rally in the fifth inning with a two-out single, followed by McKenzie Case hitting a gapper to tie the game. Wookey ripped a single to center field to score another run, and then after a walk, Klein hit an RBI single to put Murray up 3-1.

“It was an exciting inning and all with two outs,” Murray head coach Danny Jensen said. “It gives our kids confidence that we can be productive with two outs.

Our No. 8 and 9 girls started the rally.”

Murray improved to 6-0 in the conference and the Lady Mustangs lead Grand View Christian by one game.

Moravia drops into third place.

Nodaway Valley 11, Bedford 1 GREENFIELD — Nodaway Valley opened a varsity doubleheader against Bedford here Tuesday with an 11-1 win.

The Wolverines scored two runs in both the first and second innings and pushed five across in the sixth inning to end the game by the

state with 5-1 victories over both Creston/O-M and Glenwood.

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case,” Cooper said. “There’s a learning curve. We replaced the number one, six moved up to two, we had three or four freshmen in the lineup. The boys competed well. We were eighth in the Hawkeye 10, but only five points out of third place. Six points separated eight schools. We were right there with them.

“As for Ryan, he worked as hard as anybody last summer and the rest of the off-season,” Cooper added. “All the stuff he did all year long paid off for him. He went from No. 3 last year to No. 1 and a state qualifier. He was not out of place at state. He competed.

It was a good experience for him and I’m excited for him next year.”

The Panthers won three singles matches, two doubles matches and sent Kucera to state at the Red Oak district meet. The Panthers tied St. Albert for second place with 12 points, behind Glenwood’s 14 points, and won the tiebreaker for the right to host the Falcons in a Class 1A team preliminary substate meet.

The Panthers won that encounter, 5-3, before Denison-Schleswig advanced to

State co-ed Two Creston/O-M teams participated in the state coed tennis meet at Waveland Courts in Des Moines after the conclusion of the boys and girls seasons.

The team of Thomsen and Kucera went 2-0 in the consolation bracket after dropping their opening match. The team of Gracie Russell and Sam Eagan went 0-2 at the event, falling to Red Oak’s Grace Blomstedt Weston Rolenc in the consolation.

Creston/O-M tennis Girls letterwinners (years lettered) — Caitlin McIlravy (3), Jenna Taylor (3), Alli Thomsen (3), Sydney Dunphy (2), Madison Callahan (1), Gracie Russell (1), Leah Stow (1), Ann Waigand (1), Mattie Wheeler (1), Sara Williamson (1).

Boys letterwinners (years lettered) — Triston Davidson (2), Ryan Kucera (2), Seth Maitlen (2), Tyler Waddingham (2), Jacob Cook (1), Jaden Driskell (1), Sam Eagan (1), Dustin Merritt (1).

Participation awards — Cassandra Anderson, Cassandra Batten, Ashley Bargstadt, Macy Evans, Chloe Hagle, Livi Hartman, Allison Norton, Morgan Shawler, Ethan Anderson, Dylan Anson, Clayton Davis, Jake Hitz, Josh Rafter.

Hawkeye 10 All-Academic — Allison Norton.

Hawkeye 10 girls (overall records) — Shenandoah 13-1 (state team qualifier), Red Oak 10-2, Denison-Schleswig 8-2, Glenwood 9-3, Clarinda 7-3,

10-run mercy rule.

Paige McElfish pitched a no-hitter, striking out five and walking one in the win.

McElfish Jessica Nelson finished 2-for-4 in the game with a double and two RBI. Josie Clarke was 3-4 with a double and two RBI. Kadee Eblen finished 2-4 with a double and one RBI. McElfish doubled and drove in one run, while Keeley Shantz also drove in a run for the Wolverines.

Members of the Wildfire Soccer Club U14D team were, seated from left, Braelyn Baker, Maria Groumoutis and Molly Sickels. Kneeling, Isaac Jacobson, Clayton Stafford, Brodie Wallace, Brayden Fitzgerald, Isaac Shields and Briley Hayes. Standing, front row, Britain MIller, Colby Burg and Foster McCutchan. Standing, back row, coach Tyler Pettit, Brance Baker, Cael Kralik, Devin Baker, Spencer Lane, Andy Weis, Derek Paup and assistant coach Jenno Saturno.

Nodaway Valley 7, Bedford 3

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GREENFIELD — Nodaway Valley made it a sweep, winning the second game of the doubleheader by a score of 7-3 over Bedford here Tuesday.

Jessica Nelson had a big game at the plate, g o i n g 3-for-3 with a double and three R B I .

P a i g e Nelson McElfish went 2-3 and hit a double.

Kadee Eblen drove in one run for the Wolverines.

Josie Clarke picked up the win in the circle, walking five and striking out none, while giving up six hits.

Nodaway Valley improved to 12-10 overall and 5-3 in the Pride of Iowa Conference with the doubleheader sweep.

Creston/O-M 7-3, Lewis Central 4-6, Kuemper Catholic 3-5, Harlan 3-8, St. Albert Catholic 2-7, Atlantic 2-9. Hawkeye 10 tournament: 1.

Denison-Schleswig 26; 2. (tie) Red Oak 19, Shenandoah 19, Clarinda 19, Creston/O-M 19; 6.

Lewis Central 14; 7. Glenwood 12; 8. Harlan 11; 9. Council Bluffs St. Albert 3; 10. Carroll Kuemper Catholic 2; 11. Atlantic 0.

Hawkeye 10 boys (overall records) — Denison-Schleswig 11-2 (state team qualifier), Atlantic 9-3, Glenwood 8-3, Shenandoah 7-2, Clarinda 7-2, Creston/O-M 4-4, Red Oak 5-5, Kuemper Catholic 3-7, Lewis Central 3-8, Harlan 2-7, St. Albert Catholic 1-12. Hawkeye 10 tournament: 1. DenisonSchleswig 23; 2. Lewis Central 18; 3. Clarinda 17; 4. Council Bluffs St. Albert 16; 5. (tie) Glenwood 15, Shenandoah 15; 7. Atlantic 13; 8. Creston/O-M 12; 9. Kuemper Catholic 10; 10. Harlan 3; 11. Red Oak 2.

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Low score with handicap — Kevin Mahan, 28.6.

Low team score — Pine Valley Hackers, 64.

Low team score with handicap — Parsons-Drake, 60.

Industrial League June 14 Team Score Defending Champs 63 Graham-Willets 63 Calvin-Willets 58 Vandevender-Arms 56

OSCEOLA — The Creston freshman softball team suffered a sweep loss here Wednesday against Clarke, losing 12-0 and 4-3.

In the first game, a 12-0 loss, Taylor Buxton took the loss while issuing eight walks. Creston was no-hit in the game, as Buxton and Brielle Baker were the only baserunners, each drawing a walk.

“We did not come to play, and as a team, we had 10 strikeouts,” Creston freshman coach Carla Smith said.

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

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3 questions we had to ask — ourselves What does Junior’s engagement do to the fan base?

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THINGS WE LEARNED DURING THE OFF-WEEK

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Time to panic? Junior Earnhardt has hinted at retirement after getting engaged to Amy Reimann.

Who’s riding higher, Amy or Erik?

ROB’S RAMBLINGS: As long as he doesn’t take her name when they marry, he should be fine.

KEN’S CALL: Nothing at all. His fan base wasn’t built on matinee-idol looks, you know.

Flip a coin. Both are coming off the biggest weeks of their lives (call it a hunch). The immediate headlines for both indicate great things for the near and long term — Amy Reimann officially became engaged to NASCAR’s leading man, Dale Earnhardt Jr.; Erik Jones, at 19, confirmed his “future star” label by sweeping the Trucks and Xfinity Series races at Iowa and Chicagoland Speedway. In the aftermath, it’s hugs for Amy and backslaps for Erik.

How long before Tony Stewart follows Junior’s lead?

ROB’S RAMBLINGS: Don’t want to say he’s no spring chicken, but if the firesuit fits ... May be time to step up his game.

KEN’S CALL: If he waits any longer, he’ll be doing Singles Night at The Villages.

Who do you like at Sonoma?

ROB’S RAMBLINGS: Sorry, Jeff, I’m jumping ship. Defending winner Carl Edwards has finished in the top three in three of his past four starts here.

KEN’S CALL: I’m sticking with AJ Allmendinger, which will take away one more “points place” in the Chase standings.

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CUP POINTS 1. Kevin Harvick....................... 576 2. Martin Truex Jr. .................... 561 3. Joey Logano ........................ 520 4. Dale Earnhardt Jr. ................ 508 5. Jimmie Johnson .................. 506 6. Brad Keselowski.................. 480 7. Jamie McMurray.................. 464 8. Matt Kenseth ....................... 456 9. Kasey Kahne ....................... 447 10. Jeff Gordon........................ 434 11. Kurt Busch......................... 426 12. Paul Menard ...................... 421 13. Denny Hamlin .................... 412 14. Carl Edwards ..................... 401 15. Aric Almirola ...................... 401 16. Ryan Newman ................... 400 17. Clint Bowyer ...................... 388 18. Kyle Larson........................ 361 19. Danica Patrick ................... 357 20. Greg Biffle.......................... 351 21. Casey Mears ..................... 339 22. AJ Allmendinger ................ 321 23. Austin Dillon....................... 314 24. David Ragan ...................... 299 25. Sam Hornish Jr. ................. 273 26. Tony Stewart...................... 269 27. Trevor Bayne...................... 263 28. Ricky Stenhouse Jr. ........... 262

What’s it all mean?

For Erik Jones, this validates the faith Kyle Busch had in him when Jones was hired (at age 17, by the way) to drive Kyle’s Truck Series entry. He’s in the Joe Gibbs stable and is certainly pointed toward the Cup Series. Problem is, there’s no room in the main barn at Gibbs, where the show ponies are Busch, Denny Hamlin, Carl Edwards and Matt Kenseth.

Then again, those things can change once the shadows start to grow long on existing contracts.

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What’s next for Erik Jones after sweeping the Trucks and Xfinity races last weekend?

NASCAR fans are anxious to find out.

1. Junior a romantic?

2. Dillon gets a makeover

3. Jones’ sweet sweep

Florence, Paris, Santorini, Venice ... there’s lots of romantic places in Europe. But Germany? We’ll still give Dale Earnhardt Jr. some major romance points, though. He went all the way to Europe on a family roots fact-finding mission, found a little chapel and asked Amy Reimann to marry him. She said yes.

Starting this weekend, Austin Dillon will drive under new crew chief Richard “Slugger” Labbe. A former Xfinity Series and Trucks Series champion, Dillon is 23rd in the Sprint Cup Series points standings.

His best finish this season is 10th at Bristol. We’ll see how this shake-up helps with his Chase chances dwindling.

Trucks and Xfinity success doesn’t always mean Cup success, but you have to be thinking, “What’s up with this Erik Jones guy?” After sweeping wins in both — and at different tracks — last weekend, and becoming the youngest to do so, expectations for Jones are already soaring.

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And for Amy? The engagement, while a long time coming, was no surprise. The bigger news, perhaps, was Junior actually talking retirement last week, suggesting he might be looking for the exit within a few years. No one pushed the big panic button in NASCAR’s marketing department, but they nervously cleared their throats and eyeballed it. Whether marriage changes Junior’s mind about the advantages of work weekends, we’ll see.

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FEUD OF THE WEEK

1. Track made for Tony We keep waiting for Tony Stewart to re-emerge as one of the marquee drivers, and there’s no better place than Sonoma to make that move. He owns two wins, five top-5s and nine top-10s.

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2. Don’t be surprised if ...

GIL MARTIN VS. “SLUGGER” LABBE: Richard Childress taps Labbe to replace Martin as crew chief for the struggling Austin Dillon.

KEN WILLIS’ TAKE: “No outward hostility here, because these moves are typical when a big-money team is struggling.”

This is the track where drivers you might not choose in the office pool can wind up in Victory Lane. Clint Bowyer and Ryan Newman are among the leaders in driver ratings here.

3. Parity streak Dating back to 2001, Jeff Gordon is the lone two-time winner at Sonoma. Is this the week he breaks the skid in his farewell season?

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Might want to keep an eye on Clint Bowyer, who is no stranger to success at Sonoma Raceway.

SPRINT CUP: Toyota-Save Mart 350 SITE: Sonoma Raceway TV SCHEDULE: Friday, practice (Fox Sports 2, 3 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.). Saturday, qualifying (Fox Sports 1, 2 p.m.).

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WINNER: AJ Allmendinger.

REST OF TOP 5: Kevin Harvick, Jeff Gordon, Kasey Kahne, Kurt Busch.

FIRST ONE OUT: Boris Said.

DARK HORSE: Dale Earnhardt Jr. DON’T BE SURPRISED IF: Yes, Junior is a dark horse at a road course, but also look for Tony Stewart to finally make his presence known.

ARCA: Herr’s Chase The Taste 200 SITE: Winchester (Ind.) Speedway TV SCHEDULE: Sunday, race (CBS Sports Network, 2 p.m.)

WEEKLY DRIVER RANKINGS — BASED ON BEHAVIOR AND PERFORMANCE JIMMIE JOHNSON Not related to Dustin Johnson

KEVIN HARVICK Sonoma actually five hours from Bakersfield

MARTIN TRUEX JR. And 44 hours from New Jersey

KURT BUSCH Newest member of S. Nevada Hall of Fame

JOEY LOGANO Will likely get carded at the winery

JUNIOR EARNHARDT Will next big news involve a Junior Jr.?

BRAD KESELOWSKI Will finish sixth at Sonoma

MATT KENSETH Ross Kenseth’s dad

JAMIE MCMURRAY Can he finish seventh for fourth straight race?

PAUL MENARD A surprising fifthplace last year at Sonoma

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Chicago White Sox 6, Minnesota Oakland (Gray 8-3) at Texas 2 (Lewis 7-3), 1:05 p.m.

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Wednesday’s Games Friday’s Games Cleveland 8, Detroit 2 Cleveland at Baltimore, 6:05 p.m.

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1 Minnesota at Milwaukee, 7:10 L.A. Angels 2, Houston 1, 13 p.m. innings N.Y. Yankees at Houston, 7:10 Boston 5, Baltimore 1 p.m.

Oakland 8, Texas 2 Kansas City at Oakland, 9:05 p.m.

Kansas City 8, Seattle 2 Seattle at L.A. Angels, 9:05 p.m.

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L.A. Dodgers (Frias 4-5) at Chicago Cubs (Lester 4-5), 1:20 p.m.

Arizona (R.De La Rosa 6-3) at Colorado (J.De La Rosa 4-3), 2:10 p.m.

San Diego (Shields 7-1) at San Francisco (Heston 7-5), 2:45 p.m.

Atlanta (Wisler 1-0) at Washington (Fister 2-3), 3:05 p.m.

Cincinnati (DeSclafani 5-5) at Pittsburgh (Burnett 6-3), 6:05 p.m.

St. Louis (Lynn 4-4) at Miami (Haren 6-4), 6:10 p.m.

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here’s what’s Dennis Kuyper cookin’ in will be in your Creston HyVee here’s Saturday, June 27 kyp’s 10 AMkitchen - 2 PM what’s He will be demonstrating “Easy Panini Sandwiches” cookin’ in 10 AM - 11 AM Country Ham kyp’s kitchen and Peach Panini Creston • 641-782-7023

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Mon.-Fri. NOON (12 p.m.)

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

EFFICIENCY APARTMENTS. Spacious downtown Creston oneroom apartment furnished with refrigerator, microwave, private bath. $425/monthly includes all utilities, +deposit, srherriott@gmail.com, 641-208-0511.

plus deposit, all utilities HONEY BEE RESCUE & except electric, no pets, REMOVAL, also honey NO SMOKING, referfor sale, 641-782-3795. ences required, 641344-3201.

2 BEDROOM HOUSE and efficiency apartment, no smoking, no pets. Deposit and references required. 641782-2923.

2 WICKER CHAIRS for FREE 2 CAR GARAGE sale, $10.00 each, 641- TO TEAR DOWN. Good 202-1931. wood; Rain barrels for sale $30.00 each, call Cash, Cows, Corn, 641-347-5526.

Cars- You’ll find them FREE BARN KITTENS to all in Classified Ads. a good home, 8 weeks 782-2141. old, black or gray, 6414' X 3', 8 FOOT LONG 202-3504.

POSTS, 25 total, $50.00 for all, plus misc. lum- NEVER WORN, BLUE ber thrown in, 641-344- Big Smith men's overalls, 42”x29”, $15.00; 9048. good used pair blue Key FOR SALE: 320 1ST overalls, 40x30, $5.00; CUTTING alfalfa/grass sewing notions & zipsmall square bales. pers, $3.00-$7.00; 641Baled dry with no rain. 344-8476.

Stored in shed on pal- NUTRIBULLET, good lets since. $4/bale. Can condition, $40.00; deliver for a small fee. womens Docker slacks Accepting debit/credit size 10 and 12, lots of cards for a small fee. If colors, good condition, interested call/text 641- $8.00 - $10.00 each, 221-0061.

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LARGE 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT, stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, laundry included with rent, deposit and references required, no pets, no drugs, 641-344BRENNAN ELECTRIC 5762.

AND HOME IMPROVEMENTS, licensed, 641- 1 BEDROOM APART782-3795.

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NICE CLEAN 1 BEDROOM apartment, stove, refrigerator, a/c, washer/dryer and garage stall provided, no smoking, no pets, references and deposit MOVE-IN SPECIAL! required, 641-782First months rent ½ off, 2923. plus deposit! 2 bedroom, 1 bath apartment in Mt Ayr. Big and spa- 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH cious, approx. 1000+ sq apartment in Corning, ft. For info. call April $750/mo., all utilities paid, 641-202-1630.

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SUMMER FRIDAYS AT THE FARM

Employment

KICKS-OFF JUNE 26, 5:30-8 PM

IOWA SELECT FARMS has local openings for Sow Farm Technicians who would be responsible for the daily care of our animals. Positions start at $28,000/year and increase to $31,000 after just one year plus full benefits. Call Allyson at 641-316-3251 for more info!

Casual dining on the deck Live Music by Anthony Weber Lawn Games

...just 10 miles North of Creston on Cherry Street

Country Life Center • 2773 290th Street • Orient

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Alignment Technician Competitive Wages/Benefits Experience Preferred, Certification helpful.

Miscellaneous

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INVESTING? PROMISES OF big profits often mean big risk! Before you send money call Iowa Securities Bureau 1-800-351-4665 or the Federal Trade Commission at 877-FTC-HELP for free information. Or visit their Web site at www.ftc.gov/bizop.

RESTON UTOMOTIVE 410 W. Adams Creston, IA 50801

Sign on Bonus $1000 Full-time $500 Part-time

Creston Nursing & Rehab Center 1001 Cottonwood 641-782-8511 bhodge@careinitiatives.org www.careinitiatives.org

Other duties include helping clean, mow, and snow removal.

Applications may be picked up at the Auditor’s Office, or are available online at www.unioncountyiowa.org.

Applications & resumes must be turned into the Auditor’s Office no later than 4:30 PM on Wednesday, July 8, 2015.

Union County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Sat. June 27- 10:00AM Creston, IA. Household Items and Collectibles for Paul and LuAnne Eckhoff. Auctioneers: Darwin West, Tom Frey, Todd Crill, Brandon Frey, Steve Bergren, Zach Ballard.

Sat. June 27- 10:00AM Murray, IA. Household Items, Shop & Yard Equipment, Antiques & Collectibles for John & Millie O’Neal. Auctioneer: Mike Crittenden.

Sat. June 27- 10:30AM Prescott, IA. Farmland for Velma Campbell Estate.

Auctioneer: Mitch Sorensen.

Sun. June 28- 11:00AM Creston, IA. Large Coin Auction for Hyatt & Darleen Rice.

Auctioneers: Darwin West, Tom Frey, Todd Crill, Brandon Frey, Steve Bergren, Zach Ballard.

Sun. June 28- 12:00PM Lenox, IA. Tools, Electrical Supplies, Misc. and Bucket Truck for Doc and Mary Ryan.

Auctioneers: Jack Kretzinger, Dan Kretzinger, Tony Douglas.

Sun. July 5- 11:00AM Creston, IA. Tools & Misc., 2x4 JD Gator, 2 JD Lawn Tractors, Modern Furniture & Household Goods, Antiques & Collectibles, Dolls & more for Norm Ridinger Estate. Auctioneers: Darwin West, Tom Frey, Todd Crill, Brandon Frey, Steve Bergren, Zach Ballard.

Tue. July 7- 4:30PM Lenox, IA. Tools, Misc. Shop Item, Vehicles, Modern Furniture, Household Goods, Antiques, Collectibles, Lawn Tractor for Jack Refer.

Auctioneers: Darwin West, Tom Frey, Todd Crill, Brandon Frey, Steve Bergren, Zach Ballard.

Thur. July 9- 4:30PM Creston, IA. Tools, Misc., Hunting & Fishing Items, Mowers, Modern Furniture, Household Goods for Charles Critz Estate. Auctioneers: Darwin West, Tom Frey, Todd Crill, Brandon Frey, Steve Bergren, Zach Ballard.

Sun. July 12- 11:00AM Diagonal, IA. ‘99 Buick LeSabre Custom, Tools & Misc.

Shop Items; Lawn Equipt; Antiques, Collectibles, Modern Furniture for Anna Goodman & the late Dean Goodman.

Auctioneers: Darwin West, Todd Crill, Zach Ballard.

Sat. July 18- 10:00AM Creston, IA. Tools, Misc., Lawn Tractor, Modern Furniture, Household Goods and large variety of Antiques and Collectibles for Norma Sammons Estate. Auctioneers: Darwin West, Todd Crill, Brandon Frey, Zach Ballard.

Sun. July 19- 11:00AM Corning, IA. Real Estate, Furniture, Jewelry, Antiques Tools, Lawn Equipt., Hunting/Fishing Items for Sam Richey. Auctioneers: Todd Crill, Darwin West, Tom Frey.

500 Opal Street • Afton, IA

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at the Presbyterian Church 702 W. Prairie, Creston, Iowa

Saturday, June 27, 2015 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.

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CNA

Creston Nursing & Rehab Center is now hiring caring CNAs with strong work ethic to join our team.

We are proud to invest in you by providing nurse aide membership benefits (NAHCA), online training, LPN & RN tuition assistance, a generous anniversary bonus, & much more! Visit us on the web to learn more and apply.

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MAINTENANCE PERSON

2PM-10PM / 10PM-6AM

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Hours mainly evenings and weekends, must be 18 with high school graduate or equivalent.

Good moral character a must.

Starting pay is $17.35/hour.

Apply at: Union County Sheriff Office, 302 N. Pine, Creston.

Application deadline is July 1, 2015.

EOE.

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Now accepting applications for part-time and full-time. If you are a CMA/Med. Manager, like developing rewarding relationships and interested in a career where the work is much more than a job, Contact Jana at 641-347-5611 or apply in person. Positions include weekends.

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Union County is looking for a part-time (20 + hours a week)

CMA’s/Med. Managers

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Creston News Advertiser Thursday, June 25, 2015

Real Estate Garage Sale Garage Sale Southwest Northeast HOUSE Saturday, GARAGE SALE MULTI-FAMILY OPEN June 27, 2015, 12 1108 N. Cedar GARAGE SALE Noon – 3 p.m. home for Saturday, June 27 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

4 Wrangler tires P265/65R/17, Ryobi 10 inch miter saw, Craftsman table saw, new turkey blind, new 16 ft. ladder treestand, Club Cadet 7HP electric start snow blower, grill, Dewalt ½ inch electric drill, Dewalt 18V cordless drill, NAPA New Britain tool box – top section, full tank of propane for grill, 6 inch bench grinder, roll of electric cable, set of car ramps, weedeater, fertilizer cart, lamps, lots of misc. tools.

MULTI FAMILY GARAGE SALE

1201 E Howard Friday, June 26th 3 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Saturday, June 27th 8 a.m. - 12 Noon Girls bike & tent, treadmills, golf balls, home décor, name brand women, baby, and boys clothes, baby items, lots of misc.

Stuart, Achenbach, Sprague, Hollen CLASSIFIED OFFERS a simple solution...if you need a new home, apartment, a better car or the services of an expert repairman.

Garage Sale Northwest

sale by owner, 901 N. Chestnut St., Creston.

Well cared for 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath ranch home in move-in condition. Many updates.

Completely remodeled with kitchen (2012) hickory cabinets designed by American Home Design Center – all new energy efficient appliances.

Updated bathroom with tile shower and quartz countertop. Large corner lot with shed and private patio area. Sewer updates have been completed and landscaping is done. Large, dry, Wanted basement with plenty of space for family or theater room. Call for inforWANT TO DO house mation or to schedule a cleaning or office clean- showing 330-268-9620 ing for you! 641-340- or 641-745-7058.

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605 S. Stone Friday, June 26 3 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Saturday, June 27 8 a.m. - 12 Noon Large selection of very clean, name brand girls clothing 0-3T, (Baby Gap, Gymboree, Crazy 8, Nike), toys, jogging stroller, Power Wheels jeep, baby bedding, nice womens clothing M-XL, mens M & XL, misc. flower pots, 2 Nikon camera, jewelry, Kim Anderson collection, 4 blue patio chairs, and much, much more!

OTR O/O’S for HOPPERS, DRY VANS & FLATS

• 90% of gross revenue • Trailers available for • Fuel surcharge rent • Your authority or ours • Fuel cards • Weekly settlements & direct deposit ALSO HIRING COMPANY DRIVERS

1-800-831-5740

HELP WANTED

Evening Kitchen Staff

1007 N. Spruce Saturday, June 27 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

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Automotive Technician Competitive Wages/Benefits Experience Preferred, Certification helpful.

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East Union Community School District Bids for Lawn Care (Mowing) The East Union Community School District is currently accepting bids from Lawn Care providers to mow the school grounds.

Bidders must have the appropriate equipment and be able to show proof of liability insurance. Bids must be received by Monday, June 29th, 2015.

Bids may be delivered to the East Union business office and must be received no later than 3pm on Monday, June 29th, 2015.

East Union Community School District Attn: Rhiannon Tessum, School Business Official 1916 High School Drive, Afton, IA 50830

HWY. 34 • CRESTON, IA 641-782-5014

Iowa Focus is seeking trustworthy, honest individuals for full and part-time direct support providers in Creston.

Applicants must be personable and have good communication skills, complete paperwork in a timely manner, flexible hours, and a team player.

with the Creston News Advertiser

Classifieds

641-782-2141 ext. 6441

Lenox Municipal Utilities is taking sealed bids on a 2001 GMC ¾ ton pickup; 4 wheel drive, regular cab, a/c, tilt, 6.0 liter engine, 105,500 miles. The minimum bid for this pickup is set at $5,500. The Lenox Municipal Board of Trustees reserves the right to accept or deny any or all bids.

Bids will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. on July 7th 2015.

Vehicle can be viewed at LMU, bids may be mailed or dropped off at Lenox Municipal Utilities 205 S. Main St. Lenox IA 50851

Full-time Housekeeping Part-time Dietary Cook Full-time CNA Part-time RN

Assistant Manager

Come in and see our new wage scale!

Experience working with people with disabilities preferred, HS Diploma/GED and Drivers License is required.

Starting Wage is $9.75, Training Included.

Interested applicants may apply in person at

Iowa Focus, 105 W Adams – Ste B, Creston, Iowa. EOE

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

Responsibilities include: • Sales • Store Presentation • Customer Relations • Opening & Closing Duties

Electrical Technology Instructor

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My family and I would like to thank the Creston Community for their support and donations in our fight against cancer.

To see so many people come together and show their support has made us all appreciate our friends and neighbors even more.

Thank you all so very much.

Emily & Luke Edwards and family

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Computer Repair

Siding & Windows

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

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

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

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

• Part-time positions • Full-time positions

• Starting at $9 - $10 per hour • Bonus program • Free meals on shift • 20% family discounts • Uniform provided

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Southwestern Community College Southwestern Community College Southwestern Community College1501 Southwestern Community College W. Townline St. 1501 W. Townline St. 1501 W. Townline Townline St. Creston, IA 50801 1501 W. St. Creston,Creston, IA 50801IA AA; 50801 Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer

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GARAGE SALE

1109 N. Lincoln Friday, June 26 3 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Saturday, June 27 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Boys clothes newborn to 10/12 youth, girls clothes newborn to 3T, lots of shoes newborn to 3 youth, toys, Geo Trax, Imaginext, Little Tykes workbench, cargo van topper/trunk, diaper changing tables, baby gate, twin headboard & frame, mens jeans 34x30, misc.

Cook Creston Meal Site 28 hours per week, Monday - Friday Applications available at meal site or by calling 641-782-2447 or 641-782-4040 ext. 7002

Over 43 Years in Business & Still Truckin’

GARAGE SALE 1984 John Deere bears, queen size mattress and box springs, Tell City Hard Rock maple hutch, pink depression glass, blue glass, old Las Vegas ashtrays, kitchen table, kitchenware, Precious Moments dolls, cowboy lamps, Pepsi, Coca Cola, John Deere stuff, antique bottles, jars, wooden spoons, dishes, titan art glass birds, cookbooks, vintage kids books, 6'x8' folding tables, and much more.

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

Any custom size and shape, 30+ years in Creston. I sell, service and Handyman Service install, for no-pressure estimate call RON & DORA’S HANDYMAN Charlie Westman 641-782-4590 or SERVICE. Lawn Mowing and 641-344-5523.

Tilling; Yard and Property Cleanup; BOWMAN SIDING & WINDOWS. Landscaping and reseeding; Junk All major brands of vinyl and steel Hauling 641-782-0520 or 641-782- siding, Heartland, Traco and Revere 0521. thermal replacement windows. Recipient of the Revere Premium RenoPlumber vator Award. Seamless guttering and SCHROEDER PLUMBING and Leaf Relief gutter covers. 33 years of ELECTRICAL. Central air repair/ continuous reliable service in Southnew installations, new breaker west Iowa, free estimates, 641-322boxes, lighting fixtures, softeners, 5160 or 1-800-245-0337. water heaters. Specialize in manufactured and mobile homes.

Storage Free estimates, licensed, insured, 641-202-1048. Accept Visa & SHARP’S SELF-STORAGE Boats, records, inventory, furniture.

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You store it, lock it, take the Roofing key. Industrial Park, Creston, ROOF-TECH INC., Residential -met- 641-782-6227. al and asphalt roofing. Commercial seamless fluid applied membranes.

FREE estimates, call 800-289-6895 or 641-782-5554 or go online at www.rooftech.us.

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Must have dependable transportation, valid driver’s license and vehicle insurance.

Must be able to pass a motor vehicle records check.

To apply contact Sandy Allison at the Creston News Advertiser, 503 W. Adams or call 641-782-2141 x6451

HIRING IMMEDIATELY

National Management Corporation is seeking to hire a professional, organized, and skilled person as a

Full-Time Maintenance Technician.

This position will be responsible for the maintenance operations at approximately 140 units and cover properties in Creston, Greenfield, and Lenox. The majority of the units are located in Creston, but travel to the other sites throughout the week will be necessary.

Maintenance Technician job duties include, but are not limited to: making ready apartment homes for new tenants after move out, preventative maintenance, general caretaking of multi-family housing, and responding to emergency maintenance issues. Previous property maintenance experience is great, but we are willing to train the right candidate. If you are often repairing items for others and consider yourself ‘handy’, we want to hear from you!

The ideal candidate will have great attention to detail, work well independently as well as with a team, have a drive for meeting deadlines and goals set by their supervisor, and the natural ability to work well under pressure. All applicants for this job posting must have a valid driver’s license, means of transportation, and a set of basic tools to perform the job’s tasks. Some travel will be required each week, compensation for this is included in the base salary.

THIS IS AN IMMEDIATE FULL-TIME OPENING. All candidates will need to be open to on-call availability. Benefits include PTO, Health and Dental, 401k, paid Holidays, and much more!

If you are interested in applying, please send your resume with salary requirements immediately to

AEstrada@national-management.com NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE. National Management Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and provider.

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Creston News Advertiser Thursday, June 25, 2015

Iowa State Savings Bank donates funds to support The Learning Center When the management team of Iowa State Savings Bank (ISSB) learned that a group of local volunteers was working to expand educational resources for area families, they saw an opportunity to provide assistance.

The volunteers formed The Learning Center of Southwest Iowa (TLC) and began providing services during the 2013-2014 school year. The non-profit organization provides children who learn differently with the supplemental screening and tutoring services and support needed to achieve academic success.

Karl Knock, ISSB CEO and chairman, knew the opportunity for the bank to provide assistance to the organization had arrived when TLC volunteers Suzanne

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Reasa Sturm, coordinator and tutor of The Learning Center of Southwest Iowa, helps her math student with a measurement problem.

Johnston and Dick Fries presented an overview of The Learning Center’s operation and expansion plan. As part

of the expansion plan, TLC hoped to raise funds for purchasing a specialized curriculum system. Knock discussed

the opportunity with the rest of the bank management team, and the team agreed to make a $10,000 grant to The Learning Center to purchase the Susan Barton Reading System curriculum.

Iowa State Savings Bank is an employee-owned financial institution and serves people in western South Central Iowa through its locations in Creston, Corning, Diagonal, and Lenox.The bank frequently provides assistance to community enhancement initiatives in all the communities it serves.

ISSB has a history of commitment to community betterment through education and youth development.

“We see the grant as a way of showing commitment to the area, and we hope

our contribution helps local youth grow into successful adults with the support of The Learning Center,” said Knock. “We are committed to making our communities the best they can be. We believe communities become better when families and individuals are happier and more secure; and that benefits everyone. We are proud to partner with an organization that has recognized a need in our area to provide students with extra support to achieve academic success.”

The vision of The Learning Center is to provide children, their families, and local schools access to the research-based services, training, and support needed to reach students’ potential in

becoming successful life-long learners. The Learning Center has researched common learning differences, studied successful strategies of other centers and identified approaches and programs that will best fit the needs of their students.

“The Learning Center of Southwest Iowa is incredibly grateful to Iowa State Savings Bank for their generous donation of $10,000 to purchase the Susan Barton Reading System. The Barton System provides TLC the capacity to train teachers inhouse. ISSB’s contribution has allowed TLC to hire and train four additional teachers to begin working with students this summer,” TLC Director Suzanne Johnston said.

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