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Woman dead, identified after fire Wednesday

CHANGE COMING Creston City Council votes 6-0 in favor of allowing parking on West Townline Street on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. This change will be effective in about three weeks.

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By KYLE WILSON

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Change is coming.

Creston City Council voted 6-0 Tuesday to allow parking on the south side of West Townline Street from Sycamore to Elm streets on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. This action will give homeowners in that area additional parking for visitors.

“There is only Lybarger so many cars you can put in a driveway,” said Gary Lybarger, at-large city councilman. “I can see where it’s a real inconvenience for them when they

have company or during events like citywide garage sales.”

This discussion about parking on Townline was initiated last month by Cheryl Somers who contacted the council after citywide garage sales.

Somers — who lives in the 500 block of Townline — said she did not understand why the city put no parking signs along West Townline Street. The council told her the no parking signs were put up after a safety study was done on Townline.

That safety study recommended the city paint white lines on the right sides of Townline 7 feet from the curb to deter drivers from passing on the right.

The city followed that recommendation and also decided to put no parking signs along Townline

in August. Both these decisions were made to protect students walking and riding bicycles in the school zone area.

“I just don’t understand why the no parking,” Somers said. “There is parking on most residential streets which are much more narrow (than Townline).”

Somers said prior to the no parking signs being posted her guests occasionally used Townline Street for parking when their driveway was full.

Loyal Winborn, ward 2 city councilman, said he’s always considered Townline to be a Winborn through street like Sumner Avenue — not a residential street.

“I’m not in favor of parking on Townline,” Winborn said. “It’s a through street with lots of traffic. I’ve always viewed it as my quick way out of town to Afton.”

Kevin Kruse, Creston public works director, voiced

concerns Tuesday that parking on Townline may cause students to stop behind the Kruse parked vehicle making them hidden to drivers, possibly causing an accident if the child were to “pop out.”

Winborn did eventually vote in favor of a motion made by Dave Koets — ward 5 councilman — that allowed parking on the south side of West Townline only, which would still allow students to walk and ride bicycles safely on the north side of Townline.

The motion passed 6-0 with Marsha Wilson, ward 4 city councilwoman, absent Tuesday.

Kruse said this parking change will go into effect in about three weeks, giving city workers enough time to take down the current no parking signs and receive and post new signage.

“There is only so many cars you can put in a driveway. I can see where it’s a real inconvenience for them when they have company or during events like citywide garage sales.” — Gary Lybarger, at-large Creston city councilman.

Veterans’ breakfast WWII Air Force Veteran Marvin Sobotka of Diagonal visits with Darwin West, who served in the National Guard, during a veterans’ breakfast today at Creston’s Restored Depot. The breakfast was sponsored by Creston Chamber of Commerce, Iowa Workforce Development and Walmart.

CNA photo by SARAH BROWN

A fire damaged a Creston home 12:43 a.m.

Wednesday, according to a Creston Fire Department press release.

Creston Fire Department, Creston Police Department and Greater Regional Medical Center responded to 306 S. Division St. for the fire, which was contained to a bedroom.

Jessica Luke, 23, and Carol Coppola, 65, residents of the home, were removed from the structure by emergency personnel. Luke was pronounced dead after being transported to Greater Regional. Coppola was treated and released.

It is unknown if Luke’s death and the fire are directly related.

“We don’t have enough information to make that determination yet,” Creston Assistant Fire Chief Mick Landers said.

Burned mattresses laid in the yard of the house as Creston Fire Chief Todd Jackson, local firefighters and the state fire marshal investigated the cause of the fire Wednesday. Foul play is not suspected.

Landers said there was more smoke damage than flame damage done.

“I would put the damage at approximately $2,000,” Landers said.

Luke’s cause of death and the cause of the fire will be reported pending autopsy results from the state medical examiner’s office. Results are expected to take between two and three weeks.

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Social Art Studio begins next week

By SARAH BROWN

CNA staff reporter sbrown@crestonnews.com

Creston Arts is bringing Social Art Studio, a doit-yourself art studio, to Creston. The first three Social Art Studios will be hosted by Adams Street Espresso 7 to 9 p.m. July 11, 26 and Aug. 30 at 213 W. Adams Street.

“Since I have moved back to Creston it’s been something that has been asked for in the community,” said Creston High School Art Teacher Bailey Fry-Schnormeier. “Now it’s a possibility.”

FryStacey Waddingham ap- Schnormeier proached the Creston Arts Council in May requesting support to host a social painting class after hearing the request from her patrons. After listening to the request, art council members knew they had a temporary venue Please see ARTS, Page 2

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Deaths Ruth Nickle Clearfield

Ruth Nickle, 98, of Clearfield died July 1, 2014, at Clearview Home in Clearfield.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, July 5, at the United Methodist Church in Clearfield. The Rev. Shurmaine McAlpine will officiate.

Burial will be in Clearfield Cemetery. Open visitation will be 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday with the family present noon to service time at the church. Watson-Armstrong Funeral Home in Clearfield and Mount Ayr is in charge of the arrangements. Memorials may be given to Clearfield Public Library.

Online condolences may be left at www.watsonarmstrongfh.com.

Ruth Nickle, daughter of Nona Ermina (Porter) and William Franklin Stingley, was born Aug. 20, 1915, at Woonsocket, Sanborn County, S.D. Ruth grew up in Clearfield and graduated from Clearfield High School in 1933.

Ruth was a teacher at Grant No. 4, a country school west of Clearfield,

before she was married.

On June 4, 1938, Ruth married Rue R. Nickle in Bedford at her parent’s home.

They farmed south of Clearfield where Ruth was a homemaker.

Ruth was a member of Clearfield United Methodist Church, UMW and circle at the church. Ruth belonged to the Friendly Neighborhood Club and served on the Clearfield Public Library Board.

Ruth is survived by her children, Leona (George) Barker of Neola and Randall (Candias) Nickle of Clearfield; grandchildren, Susan (David) Cole of Exline, Nancy (Jim) Ross of Underwood, Nathan (Stasia) Nickle of Clearfield and Natasha (Mitch) Gourley of Clearfield; great-grandchildren, Brynn, Breya and Brittlyn Nickle and Tytan and Brogan Gourley; cousin Leann (Carroll) Baker of Clearfield; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Ruth was preceded in death by her parents; husband Nov. 15, 2010; greatgrandson Franklin Ross; and sisters and brothers-inlaw, Helen (Lloyd) Welch and Leota (Tom) Hunt.

Today is July 3, the 184th day of the year. There are 181 days left in 2014. Below are news items from the Creston News Advertiser for this week (June 30-July 6) in history.

5 years ago According to analysts, Iowa’s corn crop in 2009 was expected to be the second-largest since 1946, despite rainy weather and fewer acres planted. The U.S. Department of Agriculture said Iowa farmers planted 13.7 million acres of corn through June and expected to harvest 13.4 million acres.

Construction of the new Ringgold County Hospital was about halfway complete. The new 61,000-square-feet facility was built to replace a 1951 facility that was barely more than half the size of the new medical complex.

Groundbreaking for the $27 million project was in October 2008.

The First Church of Christ Scientist, located in the 100 block of North Oak Street, was on the market for $143,000. Members of the church decided to seek a smaller building in Creston to hold services, resulting in the potential sale of the 91-year-old church.

Creston’s Kevin Irr was selected Class 2A secondteam by Iowa High School Soccer Coaches Association, marking the first time a CHS player had an

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and the interest of community members to move forward.

Fry-Schnormeier said the workshops will provide a fun and creative outlet for adults in the community.

“They have been searching for some way to be creative, but, might not have the space, materials or know how to approach it,” she said.

How it works

Each workshop features a different painting. During the two-hour class, an art instructor guides students step-by-step to duplicate the featured painting while adding their own personal touch.

“You don’t have to be

an artist,” Fry-Schnormeier said. “We are going to slow it down and make it a possibility for everyone to have a beautiful canvas.”

No experience or personal materials are required. Each student will be provided a 16 by 20-inch canvas, paint and aprons.

However, to help get beyond one’s inhibitions and channel their inner Picasso, participants, who must be age 21 or older, may bring an alcoholic beverage.

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State Sen. Leonard Boswell cracks a joke at the expense of Gov. Terry Branstad during Creston’s quasquicentennial (125th anniversary) in July 1994.

All-State selection. Irr, a junior, was an unanimous first team All-Conference selection, while scoring six goals and adding 14 assists.

10 years ago

Afton Police Chief Harold Dalton retired after 30 years. He was hired on the spot by Mayor Morris Conklin in 1974. John Coulter took over as police chief after Dalton’s retirement.

Actor Marlon Brando died at age 80. He starred in “A Streetcar Named Desire,” “On the Waterfront,” and as Don Vito Corleone in “The Godfather.”

Self-checkout lanes were installed at Creston Walmart Supercenter.

Three-generation trumpet quartet of Arnold, Tim, Skip and Alex Kenyon performed the national anthem to begin the Fourth of July talent show.

20 years ago Creston celebrated its quasquicentennial (125th anniversary) over the July Fourth weekend. It began with a celebrity softball game and ended with fireworks.

The celebration also included speeches, displays, reunions, parades, a Civil War re-enactment, songs, dancing and eating.

Gov. Terry Branstad was guest of honor during the ceremonies, helping unveil the railroad sculpture and speaking to a crowd of 400.

The railroad played a key role in the development of Creston.

Quasquicentennial queen was Flossie Roberts and king was Dr. Howard Beatty. They won by public vote.

More than 80 participants from throughout the Midwest came to re-enact the Civil War’s Battle of Corinth at Pioneer Village at McKinley Park historical complex. Organizer of the event was O.J. Fargo and other representatives from Creston included Leon Lamb, Hope Good and Jeff Norman.

Creston Community Theatre performed “Chautauqua Dreams” co-written by Julie WeisshaarMullin and Vicki Sickels.

Adair County Republicans nominate Vandewater, Hight GREENFIELD — Clint Hight and Jeff Vandewater will appear on the Adair County ballot in November’s general election. Both were nominated unanimously Monday night by a special Republican nominating convention.

“I would like to thank the delegates for giving me the

Sign up “We want it to be a fun evening out,” Fry-Schnormeier said.

To learn about upcoming Social Art Studio projects or to register, visit www.crestonarts.com.

opportunity to once again serve as the Adair County attorney,” said Hight, who previously served as Adair County attorney from 1995 to 2006.

Vandewater, who is running to replace retired Sheriff Brad Newton, added, “I’m very honored that the county delegates

would reconvene on a special night, taking time out of their busy schedule to nominate me to represent the Republican Party in the 2014 general election for Adair County sheriff.”

The general election will be Nov. 4. Early voting begins at the courthouse in September, and absentee

ballot request forms are always available the Adair County auditor’s office.

Vandewater and Hight join Brian Rohrig, Ralph Lents, Adair County Recorder Janelle Schneider and Adair County Treasurer Brenda Wallace as local candidates on the Republican ticket.

Tropical storm Arthur slogging off Florida coast ■ The storm, which

extends about 45 miles, is heading 2 mph and could strengthen.

MIAMI (MCT) — The season’s first tropical depression blossomed into Tropical Storm Arthur on Tuesday as it slogged north along the coast of Central Florida.

The storm, with tropical force winds extending about 45 miles, was headed northwest at 2 mph and could strengthen into the season’s first Atlantic hurricane later Thursday when it reaches the Carolinas, said National

Hurricane Center spokesman Dennis Feltgen.

Forecasters expect the storm to remain offshore as it continues north and turns to the east later Tuesday or Wednesday.

“We’re now urging folks on the coast to monitor the situation because a lot of people have beach plans for the holiday, so they need to be watching this real close,” Feltgen said.

The slow-moving storm triggered a tropical storm watch for the state’s east coast, from Fort Pierce to Flagler Beach.

As it trudges north, South Florida can expect even more rain from Arthur’s lingering tail, forecasters

said. The wet system may dump one to three inches of rain along the east coast, with some spots receiving as much as five inches.

The northwestern Bahamas could see two to four inches, with as much as six inches in some areas.

The rain that soaked the area Monday should continue Tuesday as winds from the east and west collide to spark more rain, said National Weather Service meteorologist Dave Ross.

On Monday, parts of Miami Beach received as much as 3.5 inches. The Doral area also topped three inches, but Miami International Airport received less than two inches.

“It can really vary,” Ross said. “Two to four is not out of the question, but you can see higher amounts.”

Bands from the storm should continue to feed rain Tuesday and Wednesday, but by Thursday clouds are expected clear out with the chance of rain dropping to about 20 percent, he said.

If Arthur strengthens to a hurricane, it will become the first storm in a season that forecasters with the Nation-

al Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration project to be slow. Just eight to 13 tropical storms are forecast, with three to six growing into hurricanes and two becoming major storms packing winds over 111 mph. On average, 12 named storms form, with six turning into hurricanes and three strengthening to major storms.

While no hurricanes have struck Florida in eight years, there have been near misses,

including Dorian, which made a beeline for Florida last July before turning north.

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

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

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

Southwest Iowa Dancers, 7 to 10 p.m., Chicken Inn, 3 miles west of Creston on Hwy. 34, featuring Coon Ridge Country.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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OPINION

Coming to realizations through the help of the media Recently, United States Supreme Court voted on a very controversial issue revolving around women’s health and religion. I’m not going to comment on the decision.

As a reporter, I realize the media has to be as unbiased as possible, especially within the workplace and pages published or minutes aired. However, as a human being, I realize what other human beings face in daily life and will support things I think need to change.

During my time as an undergraduate at University of Iowa in Iowa City, I witnessed protests against abortion and booths to raise money for Peace Corps. Iowa

Girl on fire Bailey Poolman staff writer

City is by no means a large city, but it is larger than Creston and Centerville, and even in a city with a summer population of approximately 70,000 it’s not unheard of to see homeless men and women on sidewalks, or stray animals running amok.

Since then, and with the help of media, I’ve come to realize something. Who is one person to say another person must be the same?

Who is one person to say another person must be of the same opinion, political view or religion? Why do people force their opinions on others? How is any of this debate good for the country and its people?

The Supreme Court came into the mix when they voted to allow the large corporation Hobby Lobby to deny certain health care benefits to some of its employees based on religious freedom. They are allowed to do that, and I am not denying that.

I came out of the media coverage with one thing in mind: sometimes, people are not equal. I believe in equal rights for everyone, no matter the gender, race or eth-

The World Cup will feature a game between France and Germany HOLLYWOOD — Happy Thursday, everybody, and God bless America.

The World Cup will feature a game between France and Germany in the knockout round Friday before a world audience. What could go wrong? The French strategy is to surrender early and then wait eighty-eight minutes for the Americans to parachute in and win it for them.

The Economist saw the chaos in Iraq and concluded it was a mistake to topple Saddam Hussein and execute him. For his last request Saddam was allowed to name his own firing squad. He chose any U.S. soccer team from twelve yards away, and finally he had to be hanged.

Belgium’s soccer team defeated the U.S. soccer team in the Tuesday knockout round game in the Amazon Basin in Brazil. We’re still trying to get a firm grasp of the sport. Forty thousand U.S. soccer fans are still sitting in the stadium waiting for the fourth quarter to start.

President Obama got a laugh at a White House lunch praising the pastry chef. He joked that he wondered if the pie crust was cut with crack. The crowd knew he was kidding but Toronto mayor Rob Ford called the White House to see if he could join the Obamas for dessert some night.

President Obama sent two hundred U.S. troops to Baghdad to secure the U.S. Embassy, the airport and the road to the airport on Tuesday. The explanation was on message. If Hobby Lobby isn’t going to finance women’s birth control, we’re going to have to pull out everywhere.

The Supreme Court ruled the Hobby Lobby owner has a reli-

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gious right not to have to give the morning-after birth control pill to women employees. It’s controversial. The good news is, Pfizer is working on a morning-after pill for men--it changes your DNA and your phone number.

The Supreme Court’s Hobby Lobby ruling set off an angry partisan debate Tuesday. Liberals say the ruling was a violation of a woman’s right to receive free birth control at work while conservatives advise liberals to be grateful the owner of Hobby Lobby isn’t a Christian Scientist.

Hillary Clinton compared the Hobby Lobby Supreme Court ruling to societies like Saudi Arabia controlling women to men’s benefit. It upheld a law Bill Clinton signed into law. The Saudis love Bill Clinton because they think he’s the only American who’s allowed dozens of wives.

The Hobby Lobby decision ignited birth control discussions in homes across America. It’s a hot topic. Last night a man came home in Beverly Hills and asked his wife why there were broken condoms on the couch and she asked him to please call the children by their real names.

GOP operative Roger Stone wrote a book which claimed Richard Nixon and LBJ both tried to seduce Jackie Kennedy while she was first lady. She never strayed.

When Jackie wasn’t re-decorating the White House, she’d put on a blonde wig and wait her turn in the secretarial pool.

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nicity, but I am also not so blind or ignorant as to not see how even in a country as great as America, no one is truly equal to another person.

People look down on the homeless because they may not have access to a shower. People look down on those getting government assistance for food because they may not have jobs. People look down on those working entry-level positions because they may not have an education beyond high school.

What is wrong with this picture?

Easy. People judge. People assume things before knowing the facts.

People are selfish. People are not situationally aware. People have things and don’t realize not ev-

eryone can have those things, too, without working twice as hard for twice as long.

Not everyone is dealt the same hand. If the news and being part of the media has taught me anything, it’s taught me to see the world in a new light. It’s shown me real-life situations of domestic abuse, governmental welfare, failing at life.

But, it’s also shown me some people reach beyond the stereotypes and assumptions judgmental people make and create something amazing with their lives. With this knowledge, I hope to never be like those judgmental people, and to be situationally aware for everyone.

People, no matter who they are, deserve that at least.

Letter to the editor

Economic Impact: Another way GRMC makes a difference From Monte E. Neitzel, chief executive officer; Dave Driskell, Greater Regional Medical Center Board of Trustees chairperson Creston

Greater Regional Medical Center is a great example of something that is so vital a part of our community that it is easy to take for granted. Yet, its excellence is enormously important to our community and region.

Having a first-rate medical center close at hand is essential to the quality of life of every Union County resident by allowing patients to receive excellent health care close to home. But there is more to the story.

The presence of a state-of-theart medical facility also makes Union County more competitive as it seeks the economic growth that is so important to the future of our region. It’s no secret that two of the factors that are of critical importance in corporate decision-making about site selection are the quality of a town’s schools and the ready availability of comprehensive, topquality health care.

A 2013 survey by the Iowa Hospital Association documented that the Hawkeye State’s 118 communi-

ty hospitals have an enormous economic impact. According to IHA, annually Iowa’s hospitals provide more than 71,000 jobs and pay in excess of $4 billion in salaries and benefits. That puts hospitals collectively among the largest nonagricultural employers. And that’s just direct employment.

When one adds in the additional jobs in communities across the state that exist because of hospital spending and the dollars spent by their employees, the IHA estimates that about just short of 130,000 jobs are tied directly or indirectly to the hospital industry.

The overall economic impact on the state’s economy is calculated to be approximately $6 billion a year.

Here in Union County, Greater Regional Medical Center generates over 360 jobs and adds nearly 500 jobs to the Union County economy, also according to the IHA report.

But the impact is even greater than that. Greater Regional Medical Center employees support businesses to the tune of over $7,000,000 being spent on Main Street. Hospital employees pay taxes that support schools, roads, parks and other vital infrastructure. Again for Greater Regional, that’s $440,000 in sales taxes alone.

And, Greater Regional has been

able to double this value over the last decade without increasing property taxes.

But Greater Regional Medical Center is more than jobs, income, retail sales and tax revenue. And it’s even more than the high quality health care that is provided here every hour of every day.

Think of the hundreds of employees who work at the medical center and what they bring to the community at our schools, churches and volunteer groups. Think of the many young professionals who come here to start a career at Greater Regional and stay because in a rural community, hospitals are still one of the best places to grow a career.

Think of how they build homes, start families, strengthen neighborhoods and put down roots. Think of how important – and challenging – that is for any community in Iowa in this time of rural “brain drain.”

There are many reasons to take pride in Greater Regional. It’s no exaggeration to assert that its success contributes mightily to the ability of our town and region to thrive. Not only is it vital to the health of people who live here and in surrounding counties, but it also contributes to the ability of Creston and nearby towns to prosper economically.

July happenings at Creston Chamber of Commerce I will begin this month’s article by wishing you all a very HAPPY and SAFE Fourth of July.

I would also like to thank those who work to make our 10,000 Crestonians Fourth of July Celebration one of the best in the state. Thank you’s go out to Roger Nurnberg, president of the 10,000 Crestonians, Creston Kiwanis Club, Jerry Hartman, Peggy VanPelt, the City of Creston, and last but certainly not least, our own Shooters. I would also like to thank the various corporate sponsors and individuals who have donated funds to the event. Your generosity makes the event possible every year.

Also, a big shout out to the citizens of Creston and the surrounding area who come and participate or enjoy the parade and all of the other activities going on. It really is a great community celebration.

For a complete list of the Fourth of July activities, either stop by the chamber, 208 W. Taylor/Hwy 34 West, or visit the chamber website at www.crestoniowachamber.com.

McKinley Park Festival Coming in July Please mark your calendars for the McKinley Park Festival to be held July 26 at McKinley Park. This is a great, fun family event complete with a fishing contest, Bill Riley Talent Show, auction, great food, fun and a fireworks show in the evening.

Type Writer II: Tandem Poetry Tour to be in Creston July 15 The Type Writer II: Tandem Poetry Tour is slated to stop in Creston July 15. Maya Stein and Amy Tingle of Food for the Soul Train have partnered with Free Little Library to build free book exchanges and write collaborative poetry pieces during a 1,400 mile, 30-day tour on a tandem bicycle. The tour begins in Boulder, Colo., winding through Nebraska and Iowa before ending in Beloit, Wis. Creston: Arts is planning a literacy celebration to help promote collaboration, creativity and com-

Creston Chamber Ellen Gerharz Executive Director

munity with an open mic event for poets, musicians and performers and for those who just wish to enjoy the event at Adams Street Espresso from 5 to 8 p.m. on the 15th.

Creston: Arts is encouraging attendees to bring one book to donate to Creston’s newest free book exchange. This free event is for Crestonians of all ages.

Creston Crazy Summer Sales Days and Iowa Sales Tax Holiday Another event that is coming up in a few short weeks is the annual Creston Crazy Summer Sales Days and Iowa Sales Tax Holiday Days.

They both will take place on Aug. 1 and 2.

This is an excellent opportunity for you to find “treasures” at very reasonable prices and in some cases tax-free. Shoppers of all ages could not ask for more.

Hi-Five Congratulations to the following individuals and businesses for being honored with the Hi-Five for great customer service in July: JoAnn Moore, ISSB; Cynthia Wolf, Upper Crust; Tonya Rehmeyer, Chat Mobility/Radio Shack; Arnold Motor Supply and the Union County Treasurer’s Office.

Gold Star Business Honored The chamber honored Green Accounting and Tax, LLC, 623 New York Ave., Hwy 34 West, in Creston as the July Gold Star Business in Creston. They were nominated by their fellow Crestonians because of the appearance both inside and out of their building. Congratulations.

June Honor Yards of the Month and Flower Pots of the Month The following yards were selected as the June Honor Yards of the Month.

Congratulations to 604 N. Elm St., 701 E. Howard St. and 923 N.

Oak St. Thank you to Creston True Value, Creston Walmart Super Center and Green Valley Pest and Lawn Care for co-sponsoring these monthly awards with the chamber.

Thank You There is a group of people the Image Enhancement Committee would like to thank for caring for the flower pots found throughout Creston. The following people plant the flowers, maintain and care for the flowerpots all on their own. They are the Creston News Advertiser, Family Shoes, Curves, Adam Street Espresso, Walters Custom Signs and T’s, Coen Furniture, First National Bank, Tyler Insurance, Union County Courthouse, NAPA of Creston, Boyd Appliance Center, SIRHA, Quilts and Other Notions, Innovative Industries, Van Gelder Clothing, Southwest Iowa Furniture Mart, Wishing Well, R Realty, Connections Agency on Aging, Sandra’s Creation and Gifts, IowaWORKS, Upper Crust, Iowa Focus, Creston Chiropractic, Vernie’s Drapery Shop, Creston Veterinary Clinic, She-Nae’s Rescued and Renewed, iWireless, Grapevine Staffing, Stalkers Chevrolet, Great Western Bank, Ben Adamson, State Farm Insurance, Southern Hills Veterinary Clinic, Jane Brown Physical Therapist, Carroll Family Chiropractic, Hi-Crest Auto and United Super Wash, Quality Glass Company, Punky’s, Precision Optical Group, American Home Design Center, The Old Market Primitives, Antiques and Gifts and Green Accounting. Your help and assistance is greatly appreciated. Thank you so much again.

If you would like to nominate someone for the Hi-Five, a Gold Star Business or a yard of the month or an area please call the chamber at 782-7021.

Have a great month and a great Fourth of July weekend.

Creston News Advertiser Thursday, July 3, 2014

COMMUNITY

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the Fourth of July parade, Union County parade July 20 and Lenox parade July 23.

The next meeting will be 7:30 p.m. Aug. 26 at Holy Spirit hall.

Terry Madison made a motion, seconded by Velma Riegel to adjourn.

Super 8 Club met June 19 at the Regency Park club room with Mary Brown as hostess.

An afternoon was spent playing 10-point pitch. Winners were Cindy, high; Irene, second; and Joan Green, low.

Mary served coffee and cookies.

Ladies Lakeshore AuxilThe next meeting will be July 17 with Lottie Riley as iary met June 25.

Canasta winners were hostess.

Mary Kline, first; Rose Blakesley, second; and Barb Crest Area for Life met Veitz, third.

7:30 p.m. June 24 at Holy Loretta Kelly won the Spirit hall. President Betty door prize.

Baker opened up the meetCarol Harrison will be ing with the right to life hostess for cards and chatter prayer. Seven members were July 9. in attendance.

Secretary Terry MadiThe regular business son read the minutes from the April and May meeting. meeting of P.E.O. Chapter AZ was held June 17 in the They were approved.

In absence of the trea- home of Cheryl Wilson with surer, Betty Baker gave the Christy Whited serving as treasurer’s report. It was ap- co-hostess. Thirteen members attended. proved.

Miss Spencer’s Tea Room Velma Riegel sent out 11 event with Chapter LG will baby congratulatory cards.

Meg Crawford gave a po- be held July 15.

A memorial service was litical report.

Under old business, there held for Elizabeth Custer.

President Connie Purwas discussion on opening of a pregnancy counseling cen- dum reported on the annual 122nd convention which was ter in Creston.

Under new business, there held May 31 through June was discussion on being in 1 in Des Moines. There are

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It was noted Martha McAuley will have a birthday July 12.

Marilyn Larimore has a copy of the yardstick to fill Iowa Alpha Sigma Masout for the year. ter Chapter No. 1632 met 11 Dorothy Eyberg read Ara.m. June 26 at TJ’s in Afton ticle VIII on Area Convenfor a social. tions from the gray book.

After eating their meals, It was reported that no the members adjourned to one had attended state conthe park for their meeting. vention this year.

President Marilyn Larimore Meeting adjourned and called the 82nd meeting to members repeated the closorder with all members reing ritual then joined hands peating the opening ritual for the Mizpah. in unison. Roll call was anBev Miller gave the proswered by members telling if gram on flags. they had observed Flag Day.

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Minutes of the June 12 meeting were read and approved as read. International reported the pins are on their way.

Treasurer Pat Fils gave her report. No bills were received.

There was no new business or old business.

Each hostess will decide on the time for their meeting and will notify the members.

Committee reported the July 24 meeting will be with spouses and will be at 6:30 p.m. Bev Miller gave the menu for the meeting.

Service – none.

Program – Loretta Kelly will be the hostess July 10 with Dorothy Eyberg giving

camps and other children’s activities and reception desk duties. Please stop by the YMCA reception desk for an application packet or call 641-782-9622.

• Hospice of Southwest Iowa in Corning offers ongoing training for Hospice Volunteers.

Volunteers provide companionship, perform tasks and provide support to individuals who are terminally ill and their families.

Volunteers are needed for our primary service area: — Adams, Montgomery and Taylor counties. Call Mary O’Riley 641-3226283 for more information.

• Nursing homes and assisted living. Like other organizations, they have many dedicated volunteers, but more are needed.

Interested volunteers may choose any local or area nursing home, including Creston Nursing and Rehab Center, 641-782-8511; Crest Haven, 641782-5012; Afton Care Center, 641-347-8416 and Prairie View Assisted Living, 641-782-3131.

• Special Olympics. Need volunteers who will encourage, cheer on and reward with a hug at the finish line these special athletes. Volunteers always needed in this fun program. Call 641-782-4170 or 641-782-8495.

• Hearts and Hugs Daycare, Corning, 641-322-4280.

Volunteers welcome to help with children’s daily activities.

• Crest Area Breastfeeding Coalition peer counselors are available to give advice and support to expectant and nursing mothers. Call MATURA, 641782-8431.

• Creston Animal Rescue Effort (C.A.R.E.) needs volunteers to help care for animals at the city pound on weekends and holidays and for fundraising. Call 641-782-2330.

• MATURA Women, Infant and Children (WIC) nutrition program is looking for several volunteers to read to and supervise children ages birth to five in a group setting while their parents are at the clinic. Volunteers are needed every third Monday and Tuesday of the month. Call the WIC program, 641-782-8431, for more information.

• Union County Human

Services needs volunteers to provide transportation to and from appointments for children and adults, clerical assistance, payee services, friendly visits and errands for elderly people.

Call 641-782-1723 • Court Appointed Special Advocate program needs volunteers to serve as advocates for children in juvenile court. Call 866-451-3213.

• Union County Historical Society is in need of volunteers for the Union County Historical Complex. Individuals are needed to assist with the museum and lead tours of the grounds. Help is also needed for painting, shingling and light handywork. The complex is open from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Please contact Dick Anderson at 641-782-4000.

Sharpsburg Independent Schools will meet noon Aug. 31 in Sharpsburg Town Hall.

Reservations for the $11 catered lunch may be mailed to Berneice (Pfander) Allen, 29903 Highway 59, Oregon, MO 64473. RSVP before Aug. 1.

If you ever attended, you are invited to come and share memories. Contact any of your classmates and make reservations to come.

Congregate meals Creston meals July 7-11 Menu subject to change.

Reservations are required the day before. Call 641-7822447.

Monday: garlic herb chicken breast strips, lettuce/spinach/dressing/grape tomato/ cucumber/hard-boiled egg, roll, peaches.

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Wednesday: boneless pork chop, scalloped potatoes, spinach, wheat roll/margarine, cinnamon apples.

Thursday: breaded fish patty/whole grain bun, tartar sauce, lettuce and tomato, three bean salad, cantaloupe.

Friday: beef and noodles, Brussel sprouts, zucchini and tomatoes, bread/margarine, grapes.

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The weekly Kiwanis meeting was held 12:05 p.m. Tuesday at The Windrow with 24 members and two guests.

Chris Frederickson, president, presided. Jane Lowe did the prayer, and Joe Powers was finemaster.

The program was Carl Watson, a Level 5 cowboy mounted shooter, and Creston Shooter Bruce Travis.

They discussed the newer sport of cowboy shooting and wrangler horse riding events. One will be held Saturday at the Jamie Travis farm. There is also going to be a competition held at the Iowa State Fair for the first time this year.

Reunions Kent Potluck Picnic The Kent Potluck Picnic will be noon July 19 at Salem Lutheran Church, 602 W. Townline St., Creston.

Bring old Kent pictures to share.

For more information, contact Donna Scheel at 641782-8848.

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Additions to this list are welcome. Please call managing editor, 641-782-2141, extension 234, to place your volunteer activity and phone number on the list.

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• Greater Regional Medical Center. Volunteers are needed for information/escort, gift shop, bloodmobile, fund-raising, gardening and plant care and clerical support. To inquire or get involved, call 641-782-3553.

• SHIIP (Senior Health Insurance Information Program) volunteers. Training from the Iowa Insurance Commission to provide free, objective information as well as one-to-one assistance. Volunteers answer questions and provide impartial information to help seniors make well-informed decisions regarding their Medicare supplement insurance, long-term care insurance, Medicare benefits and claims or other types of health insurance. Call Greater Regional Medical Center, 641782-3848 and leave information.

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Call Cindy Mitchell, HCI Care Services volunteer coordinator at 641-782-3528.

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Wainwright shines SAN FRANCISCO — Adam Wainwright allowed four hits over 7 2/3 innings, Matt Carpentercontinued to feast on San Francisco pitching and the St. Louis Cardinals ended a scoring drought, beating the Giants 2-0 on Wednesday night.

Carpenter had three hits and drove in a run, improving to .520 (26 for 50) against the Giants to help the Cardinals end a three-game losing streak. Matt Holliday added two hits and an RBI. Wainwright (11-4) took over the NL lead in ERA (1.89) and wins. He walked two and struck out one and his infielders combined to record 18 outs.

The closest the Giants came to scoring came in the eighth, when Tyler Colvin sent a drive to the wall in center field and defensive replacement Peter Bourjos hauled it in.

Joe Panik, who had two hits, was the lone Giant to venture past first base, reaching third with two outs in the sixth and again with two outs in the eighth.

The Cardinals ended a 26-inning scoreless streak by scoring twice in the third. Oscar Taveras doubled and Mark Ellis singled. After a strikeout, Carpenter and Holliday each singled in runs.

It took 30 days, but Creston finally polished off a 7-1 win over Clarinda here Wednesday morning.

Creston led the Cardinals 2-1 after three innings on June 3, when the game was suspended because of inclement weather.

The two teams met again at Panther Field on Wednesday morning, taking just 39 minutes to complete the final four innings of play.

Junior pitcher Haylee LaMasters worked quickly and effectively, giving up only one hit over Wednesday’s four innings and never reaching a three-ball count.

For the complete game, LaMasters gave up only two hits and struck out five with no walks.

“She did a nice job,” Creston head coach Mike McCabe said. “She had a really good changeup the first couple of hitters, and then kind of lost the feel for it.

She’s been fine and location has been pretty good lately.

Hope to continue with that.”

Sophomore right fielder Alyssa Higgins led off the fourth inning for the Panthers and sparked the Panther offense with a single to left field.

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Second baseman Shelby Palser gives way as Creston center fielder Josie Sickels makes the catch in shallow center field to end the Panthers’ 7-1 victory over Clarinda Wednesday morning. The game suspended June 3 and resumed in the fourth inning Wednesday at Panther Field.

Josie Sickels drew a walk on four straight pitches and then Taylor Briley sacrificed both runners into scor-

ing position. That’s when LaMasters hit a three-run home run to right field, giving the Panthers a four-run

Area softball Nodaway Valley 5, SW Valley 2 GREENFIELD — Nodaway Valley steadily built a 5-1 lead over the first four innings here Tuesday, eventually beating Southwest Valley 5-2 in a preview of next week’s Class 2A Region 7 opener.

“It was a nice win for our kids as Southwest Valley has been playing pretty good as of late,” Nodaway Valley

head coach Ray Stewart said.

The Wolverines survived four errors and five walks issued by pitcher Paige McElfish in the win.

McElfish struck out nine in the winning effort.

After Sydney Pontius hit an RBI single in the top of the first inning to put Southwest Valley on top, Josie Carter answered with an RBI single of her own in the

bottom half of the inning to tie the game.

The Wolverines added one run in the second and again in the third inning, before scoring two runs in the bottom of the fourth.

Carter finished with two RBI for the Wolverines, adding a double to her single in the first. McElfish also Please see SOFTBALL, page 8A

Royals win MINNEAPOLIS — Jason Vargas threw seven scoreless innings, Raul Ibanez homered in his second game for Kansas City and the Royals beat the Minnesota Twins 4-0 Wednesday.

Vargas (8-3) allowed four singles and two walks while striking out five, allowing only two runners from a diluted Twins lineup to reach second base. Only five of their 21 outs against him were outfield flies.

Mike Moustakas and Jarrod Dyson hit RBI singles in the second inning against Kevin Correia (4-10), and that was all Vargas needed. With Joe Mauer missing, placed on the disabled list before the game because of a strained muscle on his right side, the Twins didn’t cause Vargas any trouble. They were shut out for the sixth time this season and lost for the seventh time in their last nine games.

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Nodaway Valley catcher Kadee Eblen makes a pickoff throw to first base after a pitch to Southwest Valley’s Ashtyn Grossnickle (2) during a Pride of Iowa Conference game on Tuesday. Nodaway Valley won 5-2 in a preview of a Class 2A Region 7 opener.

Cubs roll BOSTON — Chicago Cubs third baseman Mike Olt spent some of his childhood days in Fenway Park thinking about what it would be like to hit a homer over the Green Monster.

He made that dream a reality Wednesday night.

Olt, who grew up in Branford, Connecticut, attended UConn and made a nearly 2½ hour trek to Boston a handful of times to watch the Red Sox, belted a tworun homer, one of four hit by Cubs in a 16-9 rout that completed a threegame interleague series sweep.

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Form drills:

Participants in the Nodaway Valley cross country camp hosted by NV head coach Darrell Burmeister go through form drills during the Tuesday evening session of the camp. Burmeister said he’s had about 40 participants in the camp this year, split between the morning and evening sessions.

cushion at 5-1.

“Nice to get the base hit from Alyssa to start it off,” McCabe said. “Haylee did a

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Class 1A, 2A baseball pairings released

By SCOTT VICKER

CNA sports editor • svicker@crestonnews.com

BOONE — The Iowa High School Athletic Association released the district baseball pairings for Class 1A and Class 2A on Wednesday.

In Class 1A District 15, Lenox (16-4) opens against Stanton (5-9) at 7 p.m. on July 15 in Lenox. Nishnabotna (126) plays against (7-10) at 5 p.m.

July 15 in Lenox. The winners of those two games meet in the district semifinals at 7 p.m. on July 17 in Lenox.

On the top half of District 15, Fremont-Mills (11-5) receives a bye and plays the winner of Essex and Clarinda Academy. The other quarterfinal matchup is Sidney (9-6) against East Mills (5-7).

The District 15 final is 7 p.m.

July 19 in Essex. District 15 is paired with District 16, which includes Underwood (14-4) and Exira/EHK (14-2). The Substate 8 final is 7 p.m. July 22 in Glenwood.

In Class 1A District 13 (69) travels to Class 1A sixthranked Martensdale-St. Marys (23-6) for the district opener.

That game begins at 7 p.m. on July 15.

The opening game in St. Marys on July 15 features Nodaway Valley (8-9) against Iowa Christian Academy (8-7) at 5 p.m.

The winners of those two games meet in St. Marys at 7

p.m. on July 17 in the district semifinal.

The bottom half of the District 13 bracket includes East Union (1-14) traveling to Lamoni to face the host Demons (10-6) at 7 p.m. on July 15.

The opening game in Lamoni that night is Mount Ayr (9-12) against Murray (5-8) at 5 p.m.

Winners of those two games face off at 7 p.m. July 17 in Lamoni. The District 13 final is 7 p.m. July 19 in St. Marys.

District 13’s winner travels to Dowling Catholic for a 7 p.m. game on July 22 in the Substate 7 final against the winner of District 14, which includes Coon Rapids-Bayard (17-5).

In Class 2A District 15, Southwest Valley (2-13) travels to Van Meter to take on Panorama (3-12) in the opening round game at 5 p.m. on July 12. The winner of that game earns a return trip to Van Meter to take on the host Bulldogs (21-1) at 7 p.m. on July 15.

The other half of the bracket features West Central Valley against Woodward Academy in an opening round game, with the winner facing Ogden at 5 p.m. on July 15 in Van Meter. The District 15 final is 7 p.m. July 19 in Van Meter.

The winner of District 15 travels to Harlan for a 7 p.m.

July 22 game against the District 16 champion. District 16 includes Council Bluffs St. Albert (16-4) and Treynor (17-5).

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had two hits, including a double.

Pontius finished with two hits for Southwest Valley, while Danica Sunderman drove in a run. Lexi Bronner hit a double for the Timberwolves.

“We missed out on too many opportunities to score runs,” Southwest Valley head coach Jim Obermeier said. “We struck out looking four times in the game — once with the bases loaded and twice with two on. We have to do a better job of defending the strike zone with two strikes and move baserunners.”

Kiara Roberts took the loss in the pitching circle, giving up nine hits, walking none and striking out two.

Nodaway Valley improved to 11-12 overall and 7-6 in the Pride of Iowa Conference.

Mount Ayr 14, Lenox 3

Tuesday, picking up a 14-3 conference win over the Tigers.

“The Tigers were decimated on their home field following a four-day layoff,” Lenox head coach Tom Shields said. “Mount Ayr crushed six extra base hits.

The only Lenox bright spot was a two-run homer from Aurora Arevalo.”

Arevalo scored two runs for Lenox, while Makinna Fitzgerald drove in the only other Lenox run.

Teya Still took the loss for the Tigers, striking out three and walking none. Beth Christensen came in to pitch in relief in the fourth inning and walked one.

Tessa Shields picked up the win for the Raiderettes, striking out two and walking one.

Billi Stark hit a two-run home run for Mount Ayr. Lenox dropped to 15-8 overall and 10-5 in the Pride of Iowa Conference.

Wayne 8, LENOX — Mount Ayr SW Valley 0

exploded for 14 runs on 13 hits against Lenox here on

CORNING — Southwest Valley managed just three

hits in an 8-0 loss to Wayne here on Monday.

“We were overpowered at the mound and at the plate,” Southwest Valley head coach Jim Obermeier said. “Fortune, their pitcher had got command over all of her pitches, especially her changeup.”

Breanna Fortune recorded 13 strikeouts for Wayne.

The Lady Falcons hit two home runs in the first inning, building a 3-0 lead that was more than enough for Fortune.

Taylor Gaule, Kelsie Kinman and Sydney Pontius each finished with one hit for the Timberwolves.

Kiara Roberts took the loss for Southwest Valley, giving up 12 hits and striking out one.

East Union 4, Bedford 2 AFTON — Danielle Riley pitched a two-hitter with no earned runs allowed in a 4-2 East Union victory over Bedford on senior night Tuesday.

Riley struck out eight and had no walks. Olivia Eckels

and Chelsea Hoyt each had two hits for the Eagles.

MURRAY — Kate Patton pitched a three-hitter with seven strikeouts and one walk as Murray closed its home season Tuesday with an 11-1 victory over Melcher-Dallas in six innings.

Deena Snyder had an RBI double as Murray scored two runs in the first inning.

A four-run fourth included RBI hits from McKenzie Case and Maddy Martin.

Murray scored four runs in the fifth on a double by Chellsa Jones and three M-D errors. The clinching RBI was by Case in the sixth inning. Case finished with three hits and Jones had two.

“We had an outstanding play from deep center field

by Maddy Martin to throw out a runner at third,” Murray coach Danny Jensen said.

Murray (22-2) played Lenox Wednesday in the Mount Ayr Classic.

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Nodaway Valley shortstop Mercedes Harter slides into second base on a steal attempt, as the throw from the catcher escapes Southwest Valley shortstop Kelsie Kinman after taking a hop.

Golf league scores PINE VALLEY Industrial League June 23

Team Points Anson-Parsons 62 Peavler-Vandevender 62 Sofa King Awesome 60 Peavler-Walters 60 WTF-O 57 Off in the Corner 56 Holliday-Loudon 55 Grizzlys 54 Hudson-Wallace 53 The Duffers 48 Laurell & Hardy 48 Farm Bureau 45 Hall-Simmons 44 Graham-McNichols 44 Double D’s 42 Willets-Willets 42 Low score — T.J. Redding and Harold Holliday 30.

Low score with handicap — Harold Holliday 26.8.

Low team score — Holliday-Loudon 74.

Low team score with handicap — HollidayLoudon 63.6.

Men’s Thursday League June 26 Team Points Pine Valley 82 Madison-Steele 81 Calvin-Willets 78 Schneider-Schneider 74 Knuth-Lett 72

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60 Crow’s 50 Shallenberger-Walters 43 Low score – T.J. Redding 27.

Low score with handicap — Garrett Schneider 28.2.

Low team score — Pine Valley 63.

Low team score with handicap — Pine Valley and Schneider-Schneider 61.4.

Ladies Golf League June 24 Team Points Carroll Family Chiropractic 42 Bogiemeisters 42 Elms Club 38 Crowettes 38 Here We Are Again 37 Roger Roberts Construction 36 Sandys Creations & Gifts 32 High Plains Taxidermy 29 Twilight Zone 28 Low score — Deb Hymbaugh 38.

Low score with handicap – Mary Crawford 27.5.

Low team score — Crowettes 85.

Low team score with handicap — Crowettes 57.1.

New position COUNCIL BLUFFS — Dane Wardenburg of Creston has been named offensive line coach and running game coordinator for Iowa Wardenburg Western Community College effective Monday.

The 2006 Creston High School graduate and former offensive tackle for national champion Northwest Missouri State University has been offensive line coach at University of WisconsinStout since March 2013, after

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concluding a graduate assistantship at Northwest Missouri State.

“A big part of it is the success of the program,” Wardenburg said, “and the networking you get there.

It’s one of the best jucos in the country, there are 50 D-1 schools coming in that door every year. Plus, there’s the family aspect. I’m getting married in December and we’ll be closer to our families.”

Iowa Western won the NJCAA Division I national championship in 2012.

Wardenburg started more than 30 games at left offensive tackle for the Bearcats during his collegiate career.

Northwest Missouri won the

NCAA Division II national championshiop in 2009 and was a semifinalist in 2010. In 2010 Wardenburg was a first team all-conference selection.

He was also a member of the USA World Championship team in 2011, when he was named to the all-tournament team.

He received both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Northwest.

Game time The conclusion of Creston vs. Council Bluffs St. Albert baseball against will be played at 2 p.m. July 7, rather than 3 p.m. as previously announced. The softball game will resume at 1 p.m. Both games are at Creston.

the opposite way. Good day to hit it that way with the wind blowing that way.

Nice to get three runs on the board right there.”

Higgins got a Panther rally started again in the bottom of the sixth inning with another sharp single into Higgins left field.

Josie Sickels sacrificed her to second base and then Briley walked on four straight pitches.

After a LaMasters popup and a Natalie Mostek walk, pinch hitter Brenna Baker dropped a two-run single into short left field just over the outstretched arms of Clarinda shortstop Jaedra Moses.

The Panthers improve to 18-9 overall with the win and 14-3 in the Hawkeye 10 Conference. Creston returns to action tonight at Atlantic for a varsity doubleheader.

The Panthers then conclude the regular season and con-

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Haylee LaMasters connects on a home run for Creston against Clarinda Wednesday. The blast to right field was her fourth roundtripper of the season.

ference schedule Monday with a 1 p.m. game against Council Bluffs St. Albert.

Creston 7, Clarinda 1 R H E Clarinda 100 000 0 — 1 2 1 Creston 200 302 x — 7 9 1 Cl: Maddie Gray 7BB 2K

and Karyee Buch. Cr: Haylee LaMasters 0BB 5K and Natalie Mostek. W — LaMasters. L— Gray. HR — Cr: LaMasters 1. 3B — none. 2B — none. RBI — Cr: LaMasters 3, Brenna Baker 2, Mostek 1. Multiple hitters — Cr: LaMasters 3, Alyssa Higgins 2.

Mount Ayr Softball Classic Wednesday’s results Murray 15, Lenox 5; Player of the Game — Deena Snyder, Murray.

Wayne 15, Clarinda 3; Player of the Game — Mandy Gassman, Wayne.

Mount Ayr 15, OrientMacksburg 3; Player of the Game — Mount Ayr team.

Saturday’s schedule — Murray vs. Mount Ayr, 9 a.m.; Murray vs. Wayne, 10:45 a.m.; Orient-Macksburg vs. Wayne,

12:30 p.m.; Martensdale-St. Marys vs. Lenox, 2:15 p.m.; Martensdale-St. Marys vs.

Clarinda, 4 p.m.; Lenox vs.

Orient-Macksburg, 5:45 p.m.; Clarinda vs. Mount Ayr, 7:30 p.m.

Outdoor news Late reservations Six state parks have a campsite or two with electricity available for reservation for the upcoming holiday weekend.

Lacey-Keosauqua has two sites, Rock Creek has buddy site (two campsites adjoining that is reserved as one), and Black Hawk, Marble beach, Pine Lake, and Prairie Rose state parks each have one.

Reservations must be made two days in advance.

To reserve a site, go to http:// iowastateparks.reserveamerica.com/

Park damage The campground at Dolliver State Park, in Webster County continues to be closed due to flooding. Other park facilities remain open.

• George Wyth State Park, in Black Hawk County, will

be closed likely through the weekend due to flooding.

• Most of Wapsipinicon State Park, in Jones County, is closed due to flooding and the campground has been closed due to downed trees.

• Lake Macbride State Park, in Johnson County, is in the process of restoring its electricity.

The Coralville Reservoir is high and within inches of back flowing into Lake Macbride.

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

HOT TOPICS: 3 ISSUES GENERATING A BUZZ

SPEED FREAKS A couple questions we had to ask — ourselves

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BLOOD, SWEAT AND GEARS

Kez might want to protect that gearshifting hand.

Ready to buy into a second championship for Brad Keselowski?

GODSPEAK: This is a five-driver battle and “Bad Brad” is near the top of my list.

KEN’S CALL: If they keep hard and sharp objects away from him in Victory Lane, I’d put him in my trifecta.

Wait, what about Danica?

ONLINE EXTRAS news-journalonline. com/nascar

FEEDBACK Do you have questions or comments about NASCAR This Week? Contact Godwin Kelly at godwin.kelly@newsjrnl.com or Ken Willis at ken. willis@news-jrnl.com

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This is one of those weeks where someone can escape “B-List” status and suddenly become a Chaser.

Restrictor-plate races at Daytona and Talladega — where the field is largely equalized due to those horsepowersapping plates — are the fields ripest for upsets. Granted, if a David Ragan or Justin Allgaier were to sniff the right draft and find himself up front when the fireworks are cued, it won’t likely be parlayed into Chase success, but a mere Chase berth would elevate their status.

Oh, probably not. But it’s infinitely more likely at Daytona/Talladega than anywhere else. And by the way, those second-tier teams know this, which is why they’re paying even more attention than usual to all the small details this week. And by the way, avoid the word “crash” this week.

GODSPEAK: The little voices in my head are saying “Aric Almirola, Danica Patrick.”

KEN’S CALL: I’m ordering the Blue Plate Special: Austin Dillon in a mild surprise.

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Why the increased anticipation of this week’s race at Daytona?

Will we see a gate crasher?

A plate-race upset at Daytona, or a familiar winner?

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Raise your hand if your odds improved this week.

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Keselowski’s Kentucky win was a good reason for an all-American burnout.

Brad Keselowski won at Kentucky Speedway, his second Sprint Cup victory of the season, locking up a spot in the Chase.

Keselowski, who drives the No. 2 Team Penske Fusion, is likely Ford’s best chance to win the 2014 Cup title. His cars have been fast in qualifying, and he is winning races on intermediate-sized race tracks.

In the 10-race Chase, five events are held on 1.5- or 2-mile ovals, Keselowski’s strong suit this season. And, he has championship experience, winning the title in 2012 as a going-away gift for Dodge.

But can Keselowski keep himself healthy for this run into the playoffs and during the Chase?

During his celebration in Victory Lane, while goofing around with his team, Keselowski suffered a cut to his hand from broken glass that required four stitches.

“We were playing around with some champagne bottles and as I told my good friend, ‘We should have stuck with beer,’ ” Keselowski said. “We were having too much fun with champagne, and one of the bottles broke and I cut my hand open. It’s no big deal.”

It’s no secret the 30-year-old driver likes to have fun, which makes him a good fit for his sponsor, Miller Lite.

When asked after winning at Kentucky if “everything is an adventure with you?” Keselowski didn’t hesitate with a response. “Yeah, welcome to the party. It’s all good. I’m just glad we won. It’s a lot better story when you win and get hurt.”

That wasn’t Keselowski’s only health issue

Saturday night. He joked that rolling over the bumps on Kentucky’s frontstretch gave him a headache.

“The frontstretch bumps are a concussion and Victory Lane is bleeding of the hand,” he said.

“I guess I don’t have enough to lose upstairs to worry about the first one.”

Ken Willis has been covering NASCAR for The Daytona Beach News-Journal for 27 years. Reach him at ken.willis@news-jrnl.com

SEMINOLE CAR Brian Vickers will have a Seminole moment this weekend at Daytona International Speedway.

Vickers’ No. 55 Toyota will run Florida State colors as a tribute to the football team’s 2013 national championship. Vickers will also wear a special FSU driver uniform for the race. “Everyone in America knows about Florida State’s tradition of success, especially in athletics,” said Vickers. “I want to give Seminole fans a chance to see their car and colors celebrate in Victory Lane.” And a Daytona win would be a seminal moment for Vickers, who has only one Cup win since the 2010 season.

JOLLY OLD ENGLAND Michael Waltrip Racing co-owners Michael Waltrip and Rob Kauffman went to England to represent NASCAR at the annual Goodwood Festival of Speed, attended by 150,000 gearheads from around the globe. Kauffman drove the 1963 “Mystery Motor” Chevy Impala that NASCAR Hall of Famer Junior Johnson drove to seven victories and nine poles during the 1963 season. “We’re taking a significant piece of NASCAR history and sharing it with the world,” Kauffman said.

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

Yes, she’s certainly among those who could be in the lead pack at “last call.” And for what it’s worth, she’s carrying additional sponsorship this week from the Florida Lottery. We could make a joke right here by comparing her odds of victory to your odds of landing a million-dollar scratch-off ticket, but we won’t. Frankly, her odds are better, but that won’t stop you from scratching, will it?

Winner: Dale Earnhardt Jr. Rest of the top five: Kevin Harvick, Brad Keselowski, Clint Bowyer, Danica Patrick Dark horse: Aric Almirola

Disappointment: Kyle Busch First one out: Cole Whitt Don’t be surprised if: Earnhardt’s new No. 88 Daytona car is just as strong as his Daytona 500 winner.

FEUD OF THE WEEK

JAMIE McMURRAY

KASEY KAHNE

Jamie McMurray vs. Kasey Kahne: Kahne’s No. 5 Chevy tagged McMurray’s No. 1 Chevy late in the Kentucky race.

Godwin Kelly gives his take: “Kahne dismissed it as one of those racing deals and McMurray wasn’t arguing his case, so both go forward.”

WHAT’S ON TAP? SPRINT CUP: Coke Zero 400 SITE: Daytona International Speedway SCHEDULE: Thursday, practice (Fox Sports 1, 4 p.m. and 6:35 p.m.). Friday, qualifying (Fox Sports 1, 5:10 p.m.).

Saturday, race (TNT, coverage starts at 6:30 p.m., green flag at 7:30 p.m.)

NATIONWIDE: Subway Firecracker 250 SITE: Daytona International Speedway SCHEDULE: Friday, qualifying (Fox Sports 1, 3 p.m.), race (ESPN2, 7:30 p.m.)

WEEKLY DRIVER RANKINGS — BASED ON BEHAVIOR AND PERFORMANCE JIMMIE JOHNSON 7th, 10th?

Dang, he’s in a slump

BRAD KESELOWSKI Stick with plastic and aluminum

JUNIOR EARNHARDT Eyes on a Daytona double

JEFF GORDON Finishes second this week

CARL EDWARDS Approaching lame-duck status

KEVIN HARVICK Will lead Gordon past checkers

KYLE BUSCH Righted things in Kentucky

JOEY LOGANO Young Mr. Steady

MATT KENSETH Winless streak at 25, by the way

RYAN NEWMAN New contract, new speed?

KENTUCKY REWIND

Ricky Stenhouse talks about his sophomore season struggles Good luck to all of the area youth as they exhibit their projects at the local county fairs!

Ricky Stenhouse Jr., who drives the No. 17 team struggling with putting together cars I think that kind of ruined a chance there.

Roush Fenway Racing Ford, is in his second that are competitive?

“We had a pretty fast car at Sonoma, year of Sprint Cup racing after winning two “I think we’re missing a lot of things. The which last year I was 37th the whole race, Nationwide Series championships. problem is that it’s not just one thing that’s and we were inside the top 10 at times, so I While Stenhouse is doing better his soph- we’ve missed it on … We’ve changed a lot. think at times we’ve got the right pieces and omore season, it’s still been a struggle. He “Jack (Roush) has put a lot of money into we’ve just got to put them all in our race car has one top-five finish, just three top-10s, testing. We’ve gone and tested a lot. We’ve and make sure we don’t make mistakes.” and sits 27th in points, one position higher still got some more tests planned. I think Do you appreciate the new format with than his girlfriend, Danica Patrick. NAPA we’ve it as a team — as the No. 17N. Pine, wins being emphasizedIowa this year, espe- missed CRESTON | 221 Creston, Stenhouse talked about the ups and team — at race tracks. cially when you’re struggling?

641-782-2125 or we’ve 1-800-721-2125 downs of his season with media at Kentucky “I’ve missed it as a driver when had “Yeah, that would definitely help us out this Speedway. decent cars. At Michigan I thought we had a year. I think we’ve got some race tracks that 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. M-F | 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Sat. Are you struggling as a driver or is the pretty fast car and I got in the wall early, so we can definitely do that at. Obviously, after

our runs earlier this year we’ve got Daytona and Bristol circled.

“If you win, it kind of changes your whole season and that goes for anybody.

“I think at the beginning of the season we had some consistent, decent runs, and I thought we were gonna be able to keep ourselves up in the points that we’d also be able to maybe sneak in — being up in the points — but that’s out the window now and we’ve just got to win a race.

“So I think we could really benefit from that this year if we take advantage of it.”

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

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

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

Saturday, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.

Confession. Sunday, 10:45 a.m.

Mass; after Mass, Confession.

Tuesday, 9 a.m. Afton Care Center Mass.

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Joel Sutton, pastor.

Sunday, 9:45 a.m. worship; 5:30 p.m. worship.

Arispe

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Joel Sutton, pastor.

Sunday, 8:45 a.m. worship.

Monday, 1 p.m. Quilters.

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.

CHRISTIAN CHURCH, Sherry Wiley, lay speaker.

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

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Shurmaine McAlpine, pastor.

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

Corning

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

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

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

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

GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH, Dan Lamgo, pastor.

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

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

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

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

Bible study.

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

Saturday, 5:30 p.m. Mass.

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

Creston

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

AbundantLifeFamilyChurch.com.

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

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

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

Sunday, 10 a.m. Sunday school and worship service; 5:30

p.m. prayer time; 6 p.m. worship service. Wednesday, 7 p.m. worship service. Home Bible study, call 782-5594.

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

Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Sunday school for all ages; 10:35 a.m. morning worship, Missions Sunday, Bring faith promises, “It Takes Courage”; 6 p.m. small group study at the Norton home, “Defining Moments.” Tuesday, 7 to 10 a.m. Coffee café, fellowship hall. Invite a friend and bring a coffee mug. WiFi and mini muffins included. Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. prayer time in the sanctuary; 7 p.m. Family Night activities: adult Bible study (Romans), sanctuary; Life Youth, lower level youth room; Kids Klub, lower level fellowship hall. Thursday (7/10), 7 to 10 a.m. Coffee café, fellowship hall. Invite a friend and bring a coffee mug. WiFi and mini muffins included.

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

Sunday, 9:45 a.m. Sunday school; 6:30 p.m. adult study hour. Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. youth and adult groups at the church.

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

Sunday, 9:15 a.m. Praise and Inspiration, Mallas; 9:30 a.m. prayer service, Gary O’Daniels; 10:30 a.m. morning worship, Gary O’Daniels, presider; Ken Mallas, speaker.

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

Today, 6 p.m. Celebrate Recovery; 6:30 p.m. GriefShare.

Friday, Fourth of July fundraiser at McKinley Park for Believe Guatamala and Celebrate Recovery. Saturday, 8 a.m. prayer meeting. Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Bible study (for all ages); 10:45 a.m. worship; 7 p.m. Men’s Bible study. Wednesday, 6:30 a.m. prayer meeting; 6:30 p.m. children VBS music practice/ Youth group/adult Bible study.

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

Friday, church office closed; Family Cookout at Jamie Travis’ farm. Sunday, 8:45 a.m. worship service with Jason Nightingale; 10:15 a.m. Sunday school hour, combined adult classes in auditorium; 11:30 a.m. junior high campers/counselors meeting in welcome center; 6 p.m. family worship service with Jason Nightingale. Wednesday, 7 p.m.

Kids of Character; junior and senior high youth group; prayer meeting and adult summer electives. Thursday (7/10), 7 p.m.

Riley Missionary Circle, welcome center.

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST), 301 E. Townline St., Dianna Clark, pastor.

Sunday, 9 a.m. adult and children’s Sunday school; 10 a.m. 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, interim pastor; Mary O’Riley, pastoral intern.

Friday, Fourth of July, church office closed; 1:30 p.m. crafting workshop. Sunday, 9:15 a.m.

AFTON CARE CENTER “Adding Quality to Life” 508 W. Pearl • Afton 641-347-8416

CARTER AGENCY, INC. Insurance & Real Estate 208 N. Maple St. • Creston 641-782-8516

CHARLIE BROWN AUTO, LTD. Recycled Domestic Car & Truck Parts Hwy. 34 West • Creston 641-782-6561 • 1-888-886-7811

CHURCH, Robin Thomas, pastor.

Website: www.ellstonumc.org.

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

Prime Time Connection luncheon Wednesday Creston Prime Time Connection is having a luncheon 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Wednesday at First United Methodist Church, 400 N. Elm St. All women are invited to attend.

Viki Scherer of Decatur, Ill., will share “How you can plan for the future, but you can’t predict it.” Scherer is an author, speaker and teacher. She was caregiver of her late husband worship services. Monday, 5:30 p.m. Mission meeting; 7:30 p.m.

Property meeting. Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. Christian Education meeting. Wednesday, 9 a.m. Bible study; 4:45 p.m. Finance meeting; 5:30 p.m. Joyful Noise; 7 p.m. Session.

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

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

Sunday school. Tuesday, 9 a.m.

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

Wednesday, 6:15 p.m. handbell rehearsal; 7 p.m. choir rehearsal. Thursday, 12:05 p.m. United Methodist Men. GOD’S OUTREACH DELIVERANCE INTERNATIONAL, 306 N. Oak St., 641-278-1173, Pastor JoAnna and Tyrone Davis, 515-249-3364.

Today, 6 p.m. Women’s service. Friday, 7 p.m. Friday Night Fire Service. Saturday, first and third, 9:30 a.m. Men of Christ breakfast, 124 N. Maple St. Sunday, 9 a.m. Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. worship service; 6 p.m. evening service. Monday through Friday, 8 to 9 a.m. prayer and worship. Monday Night Live Youth Ministry (after school), 4 p.m. ages 4-11; 6:30 p.m. ages 12 and up. Monday and Wednesday, 5 p.m. Community meals, 124 N. Maple St. Tuesday, 5 to 6 p.m.

Intercessory prayer.

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

Friday, 7 a.m. Mass, St. Malachy Chapel; ReRun Shop closed. Saturday, ReRun Shop closed; 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. Monday, 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, Holy Spirit Church; 7 p.m. Social Concerns meeting, hall. Thursday (7/10), 7 a.m. Mass, St. Malachy Chapel.

JERUSALEM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 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.

who had ALS and named National Caregiver by the ALS Association. Scherer will give a special feature on Israel.

Cost is $7.50. For reservations call 641-782-8478 or 641-743-2877 by Sunday.

If you cannot attend, give reservations to a friend or cancel.

Prime Time Connection is affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries.

PLATTE CENTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 6 miles south on P27 (High and Dry Road), 1 mile west, one-fourth mile south, Delores Doench, pastor.

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

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

Sunday, 10 a.m. worship service with Communion.

Monday, 6 p.m. Finance meeting.

Wednesday, 7 p.m. Worship and Music.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sunday, Mount Ayr: 8 a.m.

Divine Service; 9:30 a.m. Bible class and Sunday school; Creston: 9:45 a.m. Divine Service; 11 a.m. Bible classes and Sunday school.

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

Today, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. SIRF. Friday, 7:30 p.m. AA meeting.

Sunday, 10:45 a.m. worship services. Monday, 7:30 a.m.

AA meeting. Tuesday, 3 to 5 p.m. Crisis Fund Center open; 5 to 6 p.m. Open Table (Bunn).

Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. TOPS.

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

Sunday, 10 a.m. fellowship; 10:30 a.m. worship. Monday, 12:30 p.m. prayer group, sanctuary; 1 p.m. Quilters. Wednesday, 1 p.m. Quilters; 7:30 p.m. Council meeting. Thursday (7/10), Pastor Dan leaves on vacation.

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.

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Lacelle UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Dwayne Henrichs, pastor.

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

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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, 10 a.m. worship.

Wednesday, 6 p.m. meal and study.

MERCER CENTER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 4 miles north, 4 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

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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.

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BAPTIST CHURCH, Alex Bauman, pastor.

Sunday, 9:45 a.m. Sunday school; 11 a.m. and 7 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.

Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. worship services; 7 p.m. Bible Study. Wednesday, 3:30 p.m.

JAM for elementary ages; 7 p.m. junior and senior high youth groups.

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

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

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

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

Sunday school/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.

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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.

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

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

Help Center open.

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PLEASANT VALLEY CHRISTIAN CHURCH, Dwayne Henrichs, pastor.

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

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UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Robin Thomas, pastor.

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

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Friday, church office closed.

Sunday, 7 a.m. MP3: Men’s Praise, Prayer and Pancakes; 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. worship service; 10:45 a.m. Connection Sunday; 11:40 a.m. congregational meeting; 5 p.m. Elder-led corporate prayer time. Wednesday, 7 to 9 p.m. Youth Group pool party at Greenfield Pool.

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, 8:15 a.m. Mass.

Thursday (6/26), 8:30 a.m. Mass.

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

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ENTERTAINMENT

Dust in the shade Dear Heloise: I never realized all the DUST that accumulates on the lampshades throughout the house. Ick! Do you have any hints for how to clean these (mostly cloth) lampshades? — Diane T. in Ohio I do have some hints for these often-neglected areas, which can trap quite a bit of dust. If you have pleated lampshades, you can gently remove the dust by using a makeup brush, clean paintbrush or the dusting-brush attachment on your vacuum.

For a flat lampshade, you also can use a makeup brush or paintbrush, but a lint roller works really well, particularly if you have pets and their hair is on the lampshade.

For either style of lampshade, you also can try using a hair dryer on the “High” setting to blow off the dust.

An added Heloise hint: Make cleaning these lampshades part of your regular dusting routine to keep dust to a minimum. — Heloise SPLINTER-FREE Dear Heloise: My old metal garden rake had a wooden handle that became very dry, and splinters were a problem.

I was going to use duct tape, but I wanted something better to grip. I had some old bicycle

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Naturally, those of us in this situation aren’t going to ask anyone to invite us, but it is awful to be treated as if we are on our deathbed and able to visit only the ones who come to our bedside. Some of us are not in our “last days.”

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Horoscope Friday, July 4, 2014 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Power struggles with authority figures are likely today. This could be your boss, but it’s more likely an authority figure in the family. Be patient.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You’re coming on like gangbusters today, so be careful. On the upside, it’s powerful day for those of you who sell, persuade, negotiate, teach or act.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Arguments about possessions or money, or how you earn money might arise today.

Because Pluto is in the picture, the more you fight, the more you increase the opposition to you. Stay chill.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Today the Sun in your sign opposes Pluto, which is a strong indication that power struggles between you others will take place. But do you really want to fight with Darth Vader?

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) You are determined to introduce improvements to where you work or your health. However, your determination is relentless. Lighten up! Don’t lose your perspective because you’re obsessed.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) You might encounter a powerful person in a group situation today. Perhaps you are held under his or her sway, or perhaps you don’t agree with this person. Either way, he or she holds the cards.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) This is not a good day to oppose parents, bosses, teachers, VIPs or the police. They will be formidable. Back off and wait to negotiate another day.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Avoid controversial subjects like politics, religion and racial issues today because people are obsessed with their ideas. Just cool it.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Differences about shared property, taxes, debt, inheritances or anything that you own jointly with others could be bitter today. Each party is determined to get their own way. Be cool.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) You might attract someone powerful to you today.

You might feel overwhelmed by them. Take note: This is a poor day to oppose others.

Keep your head down and your powder dry.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Your efforts to improve where you work might be thwarted by someone today.

Don’t take the bait. Wait for another time to make your suggestions.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Parents must be patient with their kids today, because everyone is obsessed with their own issues. Children might have tantrums or hissy fits. Just be patient. You are the adult.

YOU BORN TODAY You are naturally generous and giving. This is because you are a caring nurturer. You value your roots, and you value family. You respect commitments.

You are skilled at sensing other people’s situations. This year, something you’ve been involved with for about nine years will end or diminish in order to make room for something new to enter your world. (c) 2014 King Features Syndicate, Inc.

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HEALTH

Creston News Advertiser Thursday, July 3, 2014

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Heartburn-busting tips to keep summer feasting fun (BPT) — Warm weather is on the way, which means family gatherings, vacations and lots of party foods.

From sweet barbecue and frozen treats, to spicy and rich foods, spring and summer are full of risks for people prone to frequent heartburn. This year, try to beat the burn with some quick tips to help manage the problem.

“While frequent heartburn is a common problem, myths continue about what causes it and how to treat it,” says gastroenterologist Dr. Jorge E. Rodriguez.

Dr. Jorge recently teamed up with Prilosec OTC to educate American Hispanics, who may be especially prone to frequent heartburn symptoms that can be exacerbated by traditional foods like onions and tomatoes.

“A lot of people want to be proactive when they have frequent heartburn by avoiding trigger foods and using trusted medications when they have symptoms.

Prilosec OTC blocks the

acid before it starts so they can enjoy their summer food and fun.

Did you know over 68 million Americans experience heartburn two or more days a week? Heartburn occurs when your stomach acid enters into the lower part of your esophagus, causing a burning sensation.

Heartburn that occurs two or more days per week is considered frequent heartburn, and many sufferers turn to over-the-counter medication to relieve their symptoms.

Despite its prevalence, many myths persist around heartburn. Dr. Jorge offers the truth behind some of these myths: Myth 1 - Frequent Heartburn and GERD (Gastroesophageal acid reflux) are the same thing.

Truth - While symptoms may be similar, GERD is a more serious, chronic condition, and can only be diagnosed by a doctor. Severe heartburn symptoms that occur for extended periods, recur often over time (more

than 3 times per year) or are not relieved by available over the counter medications should be evaluated by a physician.

Myth 2 - The only way to stop heartburn is to give up the foods you love.

Truth - It’s true that some dietary and lifestyle changes may help reduce the frequency of your heartburn.

In addition, using Prilosec OTC can effectively treat frequent heartburn so you can eat the foods you en-

joy. One pill each morning before breakfast blocks the acid that causes frequent heartburn for 24 hours, so that you don’t get heartburn in the first place. (It’s possible while taking Prilosec OTC. Use as directed for 14

days to treat frequent heartburn. Do not take more than 14 days or more often than every 4 months unless directed by a doctor. Not for immediate relief.)

“I often recommend a proactive approach for my patients who suffer from frequent heartburn, which includes avoiding their heartburn triggers and using an over the counter treatment like Prilosec OTC to treat their FHB symptoms.”

Dr. Jorge says. “Having a treatment plan to manage heartburn is always a better solution for patients.”

In addition to medication, the following lifestyle steps may also help prevent frequent heartburn: • Reduce stress • Exercise more • Eat smaller portions at meals • Stop smoking To request a free sample and to learn about ways you can treat your frequent heartburn, visit PrilosecOTC.com for English and PrilosecOTCes.com for Spanish.

Avoid medications that increase blood pressure When the Six Flags amusement park in New Jersey opens Zumanjaro: Drop of Doom this summer, it’ll become the tallest “drop ride” in the world — 41 stories! The park’s warning about the risks is not just marketing hype; folks on the “not recommended” list include anyone with high blood pressure. That knocks out more than 30 percent of Americans and nearly 20 percent of Canadians who have HBP (above 140/90) and are at increased risk for diabetes, heart attack, stroke, impotence, skin wrinkling and memory loss.

Unfortunately, almost 20 percent of you who have this silent disabler and killer don’t know it. So stop in at your local pharmacy or see your doc to learn what your BP is. And while you’re there, ask if any medications you’re taking can increase your pressure. A daily acetaminophen may, as can other pain relievers, including ibuprofen and naproxen. Many antidepressants also trigger a rise (switching may solve the problem).

Hormonal birth control also may increase your BP and stroke risk (take two lowdose aspirins daily if you’re on BC pills or hormone therapy).

Recently, the Food and Drug Administration has been encouraged to establish new labeling guidelines so consumers will know when a drug may increase blood pressure. We agree.

But until then, YOU need to ask your doctor and pharmacist about the possible blood-pressure side effects of the drugs and supplements you’re taking. And going forward, make it part of the conversation whenever you get a new prescription. Then your meds won’t

Weekly healthy tips Dr. Mehmet Oz, M.D. and Dr. Michael Roizen, M.D.

take your blood pressure on a roller-coaster ride!

MIND YOUR MIND It’s ironic that from 196878 Peter Falk’s character “Columbo” was best known for looking befuddled and forgetful and then suddenly recalling, “just one more thing.” Those well-scripted memory lapses predated a real-life battle with Alzheimer’s disease that Falk would fight some 29 years later.

That kind of forgetfulness is what researchers from UCLA’s Longevity Center spotted in many of the 18,000 folks ages 18 to 99 they interviewed recently.

When the participants were asked if they believed that their thinking ability had declined in the past decade, 14 percent of younger adults, 22 percent of middle-aged and 26 percent of seniors said yes. That self-evaluated assessment of what’s called subjective cognitive impairment, or SCI, is a reliable indicator of possible future cognitive problems.

Researchers asked about lifestyle habits, too. What they found: SCI is associated with depression, lack of physical activity, high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, smoking and lack of education.

Other research shows that 55 percent of folks with SCI develop clinically recognized mild cognitive impairment within seven years. (Only 15 percent of people without SCI progress to MCI after that length of time.) Once MCI develops, it can take about 15 years

for mild dementia to set in.

Fortunately, SCI isn’t an inevitable precursor to dementia; you can do a lot to protect your brain if you avoid smoke (from cannabis and tobacco), seek treatment for depression, control blood pressure and weight, avoid diabetes, stay physically active and manage stress. Oh, and just one more thing: Keep your mind active by constantly learning new things.

BEWARE UNRELIABLE ONLINE HEALTH INFO What did Orson Welles’ 1938 radio drama “War of the Worlds” have in common with today’s encyclopedic website Wikipedia? Too many people believed every word. Welles gave people notice that the tale was pure fiction, and Wikipedia has never claimed to be more than a website (often wonderful) with user-generated and -curated articles. Nonetheless, as many as 150 million folks per month use Wikipedia’s 20,000 medical articles for health info, when they should not be the last word in medical advice.

A new study compared info in Wiki’s medical articles to facts from peer-reviewed medical journals: 90 percent contained false or misleading information!

Examining entries for heart disease, cancer, mental illness, concussion, osteoarthritis, respiratory conditions, hypertension, diabetes, back problems and elevated cholesterol, reviewers spotted mistakes that could lead you to treat

yourself incorrectly or pass along faulty info to your doc.

Another study found the online Medscape Drug Reference provided answers to 82.5 percent of researchers’ questions about medications; Wikipedia answered only 40 percent — and often had missing or incorrect info on dosages, interactions and contraindications.

So, what’s the smartest way to use the Internet for health info? Stick with sites with recognized medical experts who curate the info (like our own websites: doctoroz.com, sharecare.com, clevelandclinic.org), those affiliated with the National Institutes of Health (health. nih.gov) and other dot-gov sites, established medical institutions and medical journals. On Wikipedia: Look at an article’s footnotes to see if they’re credible; if they are, use that article’s info for hints on what to search for on the more reliable sites.

Then talk to your doc.

CAREFUL WITH THE NEW GLASSES The super-nearsighted 1960s cartoon character Mr. Magoo was always getting into trouble because he couldn’t see what was going on. (He refused to wear his glasses.) But he would bumble along until, at the end of each adventure, he would save the day and declare, “Oh, Magoo, you’ve done it again!”

Magoo was amusing, but vision problems aren’t a laughing matter for the 220 million North Americans who wear corrective lenses. If you’re among that number, be aware that as you age, your vision may change, so you’ll need a new prescription.

Don’t be surprised if your new prescription takes some

getting used to (we bet that’s why Magoo didn’t wear his).

And if you’re 65 or older, any change in your lenses puts you at increased risk for falls, particularly if you also have muscle weakness, gait or foot problems, low blood pressure or sensory impairments, or take meds that make you dizzy.

Ophthalmologists suggest that you skip a prescription change unless it’s absolutely necessary and avoid switching from single to bifocal or progressive lenses; instead, opt for one pair of glasses for distance and one for reading. If you’ve already adjusted to bifocals or progressive lenses, however, stick with those — switching to a single-focus lens can be just as discombobulating.

But if a new prescription is necessary, let your eyes adjust, and then practice walking (with someone helping) in a protected environment.

If you can’t get comfortable, ask for a lighter prescription. And if you’re simply a slave to fashion, just get new frames!

BEWARE FAKE MEDS ONLINE Jonah Hill (numbercruncher Donnie Azoff in “The Wolf of Wall Street”) says the white powder the actors snorted in that film was really vitamin D. While that sounds pretty benign, Hill reports he got severe bronchitis from inhaling the stuff. Fake drugs can be dangerous for any unsuspecting consumer, and they’re big business.

For example, British authorities recently arrested 237 folks storing $31 million of phony “meds” scheduled for distribution from 10,600 websites worldwide (72 percent of the fakes were from India; 11 percent from China). In the U.S., the Food

and Drug Administration blocks sale of such products when they can: This month they banned a “weight loss” med, B-Perfect, containing a pulled-off-the-market, controlled substance called sibutramine and a known carcinogen, phenolphthalein. They also yanked erectile dysfunction meds (with names like Full Throttle and Hard Up) that contained impure toxins along with the active ingredients found in Viagra and Cialis. If guys take these undeclared and unidentified ingredients with other meds, such as nitroglycerine (often used by guys with diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease — all associated with ED), they can lower blood pressure to dangerous levels and cause serious damage.

But online, it’s not just “alternative” meds that are dangerous. Recently the FDA shut down 1,677 illegal pharmacy websites that sold fake “brand name” and “FDA-approved” meds that were neither. Your solution: Check www.FDA.gov to identify dangerous supplements in “miraculous” weight loss, muscle building, and sexual enhancement products. Remember, if it looks too good to be true, it probably is. *** Mehmet Oz, M.D. is host of “The Dr. Oz Show,” and Mike Roizen, M.D. is Chief Wellness Officer and Chair of Wellness Institute at Cleveland Clinic. To live your healthiest, tune into “The Dr. Oz Show” or visit www.sharecare.com. (c) 2014 Michael Roizen, M.D. and Mehmet Oz, M.D. Distributed by King Features Syndicate, Inc.

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Help support health with vitamins and minerals (Family Features) — Balancing the demands of a busy family and work life can make it extra tough to get the nutrition and exercise your body needs. Fortunately, even on the most chaotic days, there are steps you can take to make sure you’re not short-changing yourself from proper physical and emotional health.

In addition to eating wellbalanced meals, exercising and managing stress through meditation or other activities, you can fill gaps with vitamins and supplements.

“Quality vitamins and supplements can play an important role in a healthy daily routine,” said James Brooks, Ph.D., vice president, science, technology and quality, Pharmavite.

“Health conscious individuals can gain the most from their supplements by looking for high-quality products backed by science that both pharmacists and consumers can trust, such as Nature Made.”

Many people choose a daily multivitamin to help close the gap between the nutrients they need and those provided by their regular diet. However, some people need more than just a single combination formula.

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opment (USDA-RD) for the purpose of funding construction of a water tower in Spaulding Township, Union County, Iowa, as well as improvements to infrastructure throughout various areas of SIRWA's water distribution system.

This notice also announces that a public meeting will be held in conjunction with the Association's monthly board of directors meeting at 10:00 a.m. on July 23, 2014 at its office, located at 1391 190th Street, Creston, Iowa, for the purpose of giving its members and the general public the opportunity to become acquainted with the proposed project and to comment on such items as economic and environmental impacts, service areas, alternatives to the project, or any other items relating to the project. Any person interested in commenting on this proposed project but unable to attend this meeting should submit comments to Attn: General Manager, Southern Iowa Rural Water Association, 1391 190th Street, Creston, Iowa 50801, prior to the meeting.

PUBLIC NOTICE SOUTHERN IOWA RURAL WATER ASSOCIATION Notice of Intent to File an Application with Rural Development for Federal Loan and Grant Funds Through the USDA Rural Utility Service (RUS) and of Public Meeting Regarding the Development of This Proposed Project Southern Iowa Rural Water Association (SIRWA) hereby announces that SIRWA intends to file an application for financial assistance with the United State Department of Agriculture - Rural Development (USDA-RD) for the purpose of funding construction of a water tower in Spaulding Township, Union County, Iowa, as well as improvements to infrastructure throughout various areas of SIRWA's water distribution system.

This notice also announces that a pubNotice of Availability of Environmental Assessment – lic meeting will be held in conjunction Southernboard IowaofRural Water Project with the Association's monthly The USDA directors meeting Rural at 10:00Utilities a.m. on Service July 23, has received an application for financial assistance thelocated Southern Iowa 190th Rural Water Association (SIRWA). As required 2014 at itsfrom office, at 1391 by the Creston, National Iowa, Environmental Policy of Act, the Rural Utilities Service has prepared Street, for the purpose an Environmental that public evaluated the potential environmental effects and giving its membersAssessment and the general consequences proposed project. the opportunityoftothe become acquainted withThis notice announces the availability of the Environmental Assessment public review and comment. the proposed project and tofor comment on proposed project the construction a pump station adjacent to the suchThe items as economic and includes environmental SIRWA a 250,000 gallon elevated storage tank in Spaulding Township, impacts, Office service and areas, alternatives to the Union alsoitems includes the installation of approximately 87 miles of combined project,County. or any It other relating to the 3”, 4”, 6”,Any 8”, 10” or 12”interested inch piping project. person in and com-connections in various locations in rural Adair, Adams, Clarke, Decatur, Ringgold, menting Cass, on this proposed project but un- Taylor, and Union Counties. Sixteen monitoring the distribution system will also be replaced. Alternative tower able tometers attend within this meeting should submit comments Attn: and General sites, pipingtolocations pump Manager, station sites have been considered.

Southern Iowa Rural Water Association, The following environmental mitigation measures are required of proposed project: Iowacontained 50801, in the IDNR Construction Permit to be 1391Compliance 190th Street, Creston, with conditions prior to the meeting. completed.

Compliance with conditions contained in the IDNR Storm Water Discharge Permit to be completed.

Compliance with conditions contained in the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan to be completed.

Compliance with conditions contained in FAA Form 7460-2, Notice of Actual Construction or Alteration, to be completed within five (5) days after construction reaches its greatest height.

Compliance with conditions contained in Aeronautical Study No. 2014-ACE-1880OE dated 5/12/2014.

No trees will be removed between the periods of April 1 through September 30 to protect the Indiana Bat and the Northern Long-Eared Bat and its habitat.

An IDNR Natural Resources review has been requested. All comments received from IDNR will be considered prior to the publication of the final environmental notice.

The project is currently in preliminary design. The exact locations of the proposal and the scope of the project have not been clearly defined. Engineering plans and drawings and specifications are in development. Due to the complexity of the proposal, Rural Development is phasing final identification and evaluation efforts in accordance with 36 CFR Section 800.4(b)(2) Phased Identification and Evaluation, and per the Programmatic Agreement with the State Historic Preservation Office.

Prairies and meadows will be searched for during the construction of the proposed project. If discovered, the project will avoid impact to the habitat for the prairie bush clover, mead’s milkweed, eastern prairie fringed orchid, and western prairie fringed orchid known to be located in the counties being served by the project.

The proposal will comply with the requirements of Executive Order 11988, Floodplain Management and US Army Corp of Engineers Nationwide Permit #12 The proposal will comply with the requirements of Executive Order 11990, Wetland Management and US Army Corp of Engineers Nationwide Permit #12.

The proposal will comply with the requirements of the Railroad Crossing Permit Copies of the Environmental Assessment are available for review at USDA Rural Development, 511 W. 7th Street, Atlantic, IA 50022. For further information you may contact Dee Fischer at 712-243-2107 in the Atlantic Rural Development Office. Any person interested in commenting on this proposed project should submit comments to this address by August 1, 2014.

General location map of the proposal are shown below.

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641-782-4907 or 641ACCOUNTABILITY: If 342-1940. you know the definition PAINTING: EXTERIOR & and have the ability to INTERIOR, Free esti- perform as an assistant mates, local/experimanager, please bring a enced, Over 15-years in resume with references house painting, Bill Fun- to Lenox Hardware, 104 dermann, 641-344- N. Main St., Lenox, IA 0895.

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Home & Farm HIRING -WELDER FABImprovement RICATORS at ALMACO -------PAINTING in Nevada, IA. Competicommercial & residential tive salary, benefits, Certified Lead Safety flexible scheduling, variRenovator ety. Apply at www.almaBARN REPAIR co.com, EOE women, all types minorities, disability and veteran status.

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1 BEDROOM APARTMENT, stove and refrigerator furnished, references and security deposit required, 641-3445762.

2 BEDROOM APARTMENT, no smoking, no pets, references and depost required, call 641782-9537.

NEWLY REMODELED house in Creston. Rent Wanted by bedroom w/communal kitchen/living room, perfect for students, $50 or Less SOMEONE TO DO some 816-262-8068. minor repair work to a STOP LOOKING - it’s all 1989 Chevy Caprice, call in the Want Ads. FOR SALE: WINDOW 641-202-4652.

AIR conditioner, powered by 110 volt $50.00; set of car ramps $8.00; HOME FOR SALE call 641-782-5264.

GOT SKILLS? ELECTRICAL? Heating & Cooling? Plumbing? We very possibly may be the company you want to work for! Hardworking?

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Interested? Send a resume to Curtis Heating & Cooling, PO Box 132, Lenox, IA 50851.

KODAK all in one printer, works good, $25.00, 641-782-2109.

SMALL EXCERSIZE trampoline, never used, $10.00 cash only; M H2O steam cleaner mop, never used, $25.00; 641-347-8791.

ONE HEAVY PLASTIC child splash time pool, same as new, $8.00; radios: 1 GE tabletop, $15.00, 3 portables, $10.00 each, all works, very good condition; 2 large round braided throw rugs, 1 – 48 inch, $15.00, 1 – 42 inch, $10.00; OBO on all items, 641-782-8180.

Located at 202 North Grant Street, Afton on a double lot with barn.

It is 3 bed 2 bath, over 1,800 sq ft, with over sized 2 car garage.

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JOB OPENINGS for

MATURA WIC Clerk

Matura WIC department has an opening for a full-time WIC clerk. Position is 40 hours per week, and will require some evenings and an occasional weekend morning. Travel will be part of this job, but transportation or mileage reimbursement will be provided.

Questions directed to: Karla Hynes • 641-202-7114 Letters of interest and resume should be directed to:

Tracey Mavis MATURA Action Corp.

207B N. Elm Street Creston, Iowa 50801

or postmarked by 4:30 p.m. on July 14, 2014.

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CHS Inc., a Fortune 100 Company, has an exciting career opportunities at our soybean facility in Creston, IA!

Process Tech Pre-employment physical, drug screen, and background check are required.

Check us out at: www.chsinc.com Apply in person or send resumes to:

Iowa Works 215 N. Elm Creston, IA 50801

(641) 782-2119 If you are unable to apply in person contact Iowa Works for an application.

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Americana Companies a leading shopping cart manufacturing company has multiple positions available!

All positions are located in our manufacturing facility located in Shenandoah, IA. The following open positions will have work hours from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm Monday through Friday. (overtime as needed)

East Union CSD Anticipated Opening for 2014-2015: Elementary 1:1 Special Education Paraeducator

Send letter of interest, references, and credentials to: Joan Gordon East Union Schools 1916 High School Drive Afton, Iowa 50830 (641) 347-5411

GenerAl ProduCtIon PoSItIonS….. six months general production/manufacturing experience required. High school diploma preferred. Starting pay is $9.50 an hour for first 90 days, and then pay goes up to $10.00 an hour.

MAChInISt/tool And dIe PoSItIon….. seeking experienced machinist with CNC, running mills, and programming equipment.

Experience with Tube and Bending machines would be beneficial.

Salary based on experience.

GenerAl MAIntenAnCe/eleCtrICAl MAIntenAnCe PoSItIon…. seeking experience maintenance person that has a background in Electrical work. Experience with welding, fabrication, plc control, hydraulics, and pneumatics is also a plus for this position. Salary based on experience.

When applying for the Maintenance and Machinist positions please include any degrees and/or certifications.

Applications can be submitted to Keri Fort at kfort@americanacompanies.com or by fax to 712-246-3180. Applications can also be picked up at 415 N Burnett St, Shenandoah, IA 51601.

jgordon@eastunionschools.org

CDL DRIVER Iowa Select Farms has positions open for CDL Drivers responsible for transporting hogs between farm sites and to packer locations.

Drivers operate company-owned late model Peterbilt trucks and haul five days a week, home every day.

This position requires a Class A CDL with a clean driving record. Candidates must be dependable, detail-oriented and follow all regulatory, safety, biosecurity and record keeping protocols. Previous livestock hauling experience desired.

Drivers receive competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package that includes single/family health, vision and dental coverage, 401(k), life insurance, flex plan and vacation, holiday and sick pay with sick day payout. Get hired and refer a friend to any position within the company — employees receive a $1,560 referral bonus.

Apply online at www.iowaselect.com, contact Domingo Pedro at 641-347-5065 or stop by 101 North Douglas in Afton to complete an application.

Iowa Select Farms is an equal opportunity employer.

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If “heavy” rain, held Sun., July 6, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

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Thursday, July 3 3:30 – 6:30 p.m.

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

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

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

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Hours mainly nights, weekends, and holidays, must be 18 and a high school graduate or equivalent.

Good moral character a must.

Starting pay is $12.00/hour.

Apply at: Union County Sheriff Office, 302 N. Pine, Creston Accepting applications through July 18, 2014. EOE

Christensen Farms

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provides a clean and safe work environment while producing a wholesome pork product for the world.

Located near Leon, IA Competitive wage with advancement opportunities available Benefits include: 401k, health, dental and more!

Full Time – Day Hours Duties include: feeding, vaccinating, breeding, sanitation, and care for newborn piglets Start your career in one of the most rewarding and noble industries today!

Apply online at www.christensenfarms.com Equal Opportunity Employer

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St. Malachy School

is accepting applications for a MUSIC TEACHER position and a LIBRARIAN. The music position is an 8/10 position for vocal and instrumental music.

The library position is a 4/10 position.

Appropriate Iowa teaching license and certification required.

Apply online at www.teachiowa.gov Job ID #6783 for music, #6818 for library or you may contact Principal John Walsh via e-mail at jwalsh@crestonstmalachy.org or call 641-782-7125.

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Friday, July 25, at 10:00 AM

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Program Coordinator Do you have a bachelor’s or an RN degree with at least one year’s experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities? If so, Midwest Opportunities, lnc., a residential facility for adults and children with intellectual disabilities has an exciting career opportunity for you!

The full time position will be based in Creston and is responsible for the coordination of services provided to 18 individuals. Applicants must have excellent oral and written skills, computer experience, organized and a team player. Casual dress, flexible schedule, competitive salary and benefit package.

Send resume to

Midwest Opportunities, Inc. P.O. Box 47 Corning, Iowa 50841 ATTN: Judi Erickson, Assistant Director or judi.erickson@midwestopportunities.org. www.midwestopportunities.org Closing date 7-7-14. EOE

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Complete sale information is published in the Wednesday edition of the Creston News Advertiser and/or the Southwest Iowa Advertiser

Wed. July 9- 5:00PM Creston, IA. Multi-Party Auction with Modern Furniture, Household Goods, Antiques & Collectibles, Tools and Misc. Auctioneers: Darwin West, Todd Crill, Brandon Frey, Zach Ballard.

Sat. July 1211:00AM Afton, IA Machinery Auction, Semis, Front End Loader and more for Rosalyn and the late Jerry Blakesley. Auctioneers: Tom Bradley & Scott Evans.

Sun. July 13- 9:00AM Corning, IA. Furniture, Tools, Misc., Guns and Fishing Poles for Valrie (& the late Dale) Hansen and Akin Building Center. Auctioneers: Kretzinger Auction Service.

Sat. July 19- 10:00AM Rural Villisca, IA. Oak & Modern Furniture, Appliances, Vehicles, 1/16 Scale & Other Farm Toys, Antiques & Collectibles, Guns for Dean Gourley Estate & Joyce Gourley. Auctioneers: Darwin West, Tom Frey, Todd Crill, Steve Bergren, Brandon Frey, Zach Ballard.

Sun. July 20- 10:00AM Red Oak, IA. Collectibles & Primitives, Antique & Modern Furniture, Glassware & Crocks for Hawkeye Antiques. Auctioneers: Steve Bergren, Darwin West, Todd Crill.

Sat. July 26- 10:00AM Red Oak, IA. Household, Furniture, Collectibles, Car, Boat, Machinery, Caterpillar, Farm Items for Ralph Jackson Estate. Auctioneers: Steve Bergren, Tom Frey, Darwin West, Todd Crill.

Advertise your auction in the CNA Classifieds and we will include it in our “Auction Calendar.”

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Invitation to Bid

Bids: Wednesday, July 9, 2014 by 10:00 a.m.

Project: High School Football and Softball field lighting East Union Community School District 1916 High School Drive, Afton, IA 50830 REQUEST FOR BIDS: Sealed bids for the above described improvements will be received by the East Union Community School District, in the office of the Superintendent, 1916 High School Dr., Afton, Iowa 50830, by 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 9, 2014. Bids will be opened and read aloud after 10:00 a.m. in the Superintendent’s Office. Bid Specifications are available at the Superintendent’s Office by request. Call Dawn at 641.347.5215 to make arrangements to pick up or to have them sent electronically to you.

All bidders must be licensed, insured, and bonded.

Consideration of the bids received and the award of contracts or other action may be made by the Board of Directors of the East Union Community School District upon the proposals received in accordance with the law and the plans and specifications at its meeting to be at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 15, 2014, in the Board Room of the East Union Central Administration Office, located at 1916 High School Dr., Afton, Iowa.

The Board of Directors may make the contract award to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder meeting specifications. The right is reserved to reject any or all bids, or any part thereof, and to waive informalities as allowed by law, and to enter into such contract or contracts as shall be deemed in the best interests of the East Union Community School District.

Minority and Targeted Small Business participation is encouraged. Bidders shall make a good faith documented effort to encourage the participation of Certified Iowa Targeted Small Business in accordance with the Code of Iowa.

By virtue of statutory authority, a preference will be given to products and provisions grown and coal produced within the state of Iowa.

All bids will be governed by applicable provisions in the Iowa Code and East Union Community School Board Policies.

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Position Available is: • Part-time keyholder & sales

Schweser’s offers a competitive salary and benefit package.

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Bee Removal

Siding & Windows

HONEY BEE REMOVAL AND RESCUE SERVICE. Also selling honey and beeswax. John Brennan, 641-782-3795.

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.

Computer Repair

HELP WANTED

Michael Foods, Inc. in Lenox, Iowa, has immediate opportunities for employment on 1st, 2nd and 3rd shifts.

Michael Foods is a diversified food processor and distributor with businesses in egg products, refrigerated grocery products and refrigerated potato products.

Previous experience in food manufacturing is not required.

We will train people with a solid work history!

For further information contact Human Resources at (641) 333-4700 or come to the plant to apply Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

BOWMAN SIDING & WINDOWS. All major brands of vinyl and steel siding, Heartland, Traco and Revere thermal replacement windows. Recipient of the Revere Premium Renovator Award. Seamless guttering and Leaf Relief gutter covers. 33 years of Plumber continuous reliable service in SouthSCHROEDER PLUMBING and west Iowa, free estimates, 641-322ELECTRICAL. Central air repair/ 5160 or 1-800-245-0337. new installations, new breaker Storage boxes, lighting fixtures, softeners, water heaters. Specialize in SHARP’S SELF-STORAGE Boats, manufactured and mobile homes. records, inventory, furniture.

Free estimates, licensed, insured, You store it, lock it, take the 641-202-1048. Accept Visa & key. Industrial Park, Creston, Mastercard.

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Yards of the Month

CNA photos by KYLE WILSON

June Yards of the Month as selected by the Creston Chamber of Commerce Image Enhancement Committee are 701 E. Howard St. (top left), 923 N. Oak St. (top right) and 604 N. Elm St. (left).

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Senior Day planned at Adair County Fair GREENFIELD — Adair County Health System and Good Samaritan Society of Fontanelle are teaming together to host this year’s Senior Day July 18 at the Adair County Fair. The Adair County Fair Board is offering half-off gate admission, $3 per person, for senior citizens until 11 a.m.

The Senior Day events will be held in the air conditioned 4-H/FFA building from 8:30 a.m. to noon. This event is free with the purchase of a gate admission. Adair County Farm Bureau will be serving breakfast in the courtyard starting at 7 a.m.

The day will include free door prizes along with entertainment by Mason Jar from Stuart. Jan Morgan, RN of Adair County Health System, will be doing “Life Is A Ball” exercises. An education program by Denise Grandgenett, RN, on advance directives will be on the schedule. At the end of the event, bingo will be put on by the Good Samaritan Society with prizes being given to winners.

No RSVP is needed to attend this event.

For more information, contact Tiffany Johnson at 641-743-7264.

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Creston High School Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for the class of 2014.

Individuals may be nominated in three different categories.

These are alumni, faculty and contributor. Those chosen will be honored during Creston’s homecoming activities. Distinguished alumni need to be individuals who graduated from Creston and have been out of high school for a minimum of seven years.

Distinguished faculty need to be Creston School District teachers, counselors and administrators who have retired

or left at least two years prior to nomination. Distinguished contributors need to be individuals who have made a significant contribution to Creston High School.

Nomination forms may be picked up at the Creston High School office or downloaded from the crestonschools.org website.

Nominations are due in the high school office by July 10.

Nomination forms may be mailed to Bill Messerole at Creston High School, 601 W. Townline, Creston, IA 50801, or dropped off at the high school office.

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