CNA-07-03-2015

O’MALLEY VISIT

PANTHERS SPLIT

Democratic presidential candidate Martin O’Malley stopped at Karl and Jan Knock’s home in Creston Thursday, where he spoke to an estimated 30 attendees. See page 8A for photos >>

Creston softball split a doubleheader with Atlantic Thursday to maintain a one-game Hawkeye 10 conference lead.

More on SPORTS, page 1S >>

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Lincoln School rental project to begin in 30-45 days

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It won’t be long.

Mike Fallesen, vice president with Seldin Company of Omaha, Neb., said Thursday that construction at Lincoln School in Creston is set to begin in 30 to 45 days.

The development company purchased the Lincoln School property from the

city for $10,000 in August 2014. They plan to transform the old school building into 16 rental housing units and construct 11 town homes on the green space between the school and Adams Street.

“We’re still working due diligence with our investors,” Fallesen said. “The community can expect to see activity on the site in the next 45 days.”

Fallesen said Ask Studio of Des Moines is the architectural firm hired for this project and Koester Construction of G r i m e s Fallesen will be the general contractor.

Stage 1 of this project

will be demolition inside the school building, dirt work preparations for town homes and running of utilities. Stage 2 will be envelope improvements including making roof repairs, tuck pointing to brick work and installing new windows.

“We want to weatherize the building to protect all the improvements we will be making on the inside,” Fallesen said.

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CNA photos by BAILEY POOLMAN

These sculptures and paintings done by participants of the local art camp are on display at the art gallery in the restored Creston Depot awaiting viewing. There will be no First Friday event at the gallery today, but Creston: Arts leaders encourage people to stop by the gallery during the Fourth of July events Saturday. There will also be no open mic night at Adams Street Espresso today.

CNA photo by BAILEY POOLMAN

American strong: Bree

Daggett, left, puts finishing touches in blue while Bailey and Blake FrySchnormeier add other little details on a chalked mural of Rosie the Riveter today on the sidewalk in front of House of Pain on North Elm Street. Rosie the Riveter is one of 21 chalk murals along uptown Creston sidewalks in preparation for Fourth of July celebrations.

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In all, more than $5 million in improvements are expected at the Lincoln School property. Fallesen expects construction to take almost one full year with a completion date predicted for July 1, 2016.

The need for housing, specifically rentals, is well documented in Creston.

The 16 rental units inside the school would be a combination of one and

two bedroom apartments.

An adequate commons and fitness area is also planned inside the school.

The 11 town homes will be a combination of threeand four-bedrooms. Those units will be two-story rentals with about 1,200 square feet.

A groundbreaking for this project will be held in Creston. No date has been set yet for that event.

IDNR: Green Valley Lake microcystin levels high The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) has identified a hepatotoxin called microcystin toxin in Green Valley Lake near Creston in Union County.

Amanda Husband, Union County environmental specialist, said people and pets should not swim or wade in the water while t h e s e Husband l e v e l s are high. She said fishing and boating at speeds low enough to not kick up much spray, however, are safe.

“No swimming, no direct water contact is what I would advise people,” Husband said. “If you’re boating and you’re not splashing a bunch of water up on to yourself ... just out trolling around, that’s not a problem.”

Microcystin toxin is released by blue-green algae or cyanobacteria. Cyanobacterial blooms can form in

warm, slow-moving waters that are rich in nutrients.

They most often occur in late summer or early fall.

Both humans and animals can get microcystin poisoning from exposure to contaminated water, either by intentionally or accidentally swallowing water, by having direct skin contact (as when swimming, wading, or showering) or by breathing airborne droplets containing microcystins during boating or waterskiing. Microcystin poisoning cannot be spread from one person to another, nor from an animal to a person.

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Create your own masterpiece at WCC’s art party GREENFIELD — Come create your own masterpiece and spend an evening with friends at the Warren Cultural Center’s first-ever art party July 23. Warren Cultural Center is located in Greenfield.

Under the direction of art teacher Alexa Hoffman, participants will paint their own version of “The Starry Night,” while enjoying beverages, snacks and conversation.

Advance registration is required and seating is limited, so call or stop by Ed and Eva’s store, on the square in Greenfield, or call 641-7432566, or go to the website www.warrenculturalcenter. com. Cost is $35 per person and includes all materials (drinks and snacks not included).

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Deaths Ruth Reynolds Lenox

Celebration of Life Services for R u t h Reynolds, age 88, of Lenox, who died Wednesday, July 1, 2015 at Reynolds the Lenox Care Center will be held Tuesday, July 7, 2015 at 10:00 AM at the Lenox United Methodist Church.

Visitation will be held Monday at the Ritchie Funeral Home in Lenox from 3 to 7 with the family greeting friends from 5 to 7. Interment will be held at the West Fairview Cemetery in Lenox. Memorials may be directed to the United Methodist Church, Lenox Fire Department or Christmas Lighting Fund. Memories can be shared with the family at www.ritchiefuneralhome.com under Obituaries. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Lenox.

Ruth Jeanette (Wurster) Reynolds was born October 24, 1926 in rural Taylor County, Iowa the daughter of John Fred Wurster and Mary Edna (Lee) Wurster. She grew up in Taylor County where she attended Frog Pond Country School, graduating from the Lenox High School with the Class of 1945. On June 27, 1948, she was united in marriage to George H. Reynolds in Lenox. Two children were born to bless their lives, Dave and Cindy.

Over the years, Ruth worked as an Operator at the local Telephone Com-

Harold Timperley Villisca

Harold Timperley, 90, of Villisca, formerly of Corning, died July 1, 2015, at the Good Samaritan Society in Timperley Villisca.

Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 7, at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery in Adel. The Rev. Tim Maxa will officiate. Visitation with family present will be 11 a.m. to noon Tuesday at Pearson Family Funeral Service, 701 Seventh St., Corning. Memorials may be given to the family to be determined at a later date. Online condolences may be left at www. pearsonfuneralhomes.com.

Harold E. Timperley, son of Selina Celia (Schaumburg) and Edward Eugene Timperley, was born Oct. 22, 1924, in Blair, Neb. Harold graduated from Omaha Technical High School in 1942.

Harold served in the Army Air Corp. during WWII. He was assigned to the 509th Composite Group. Following his time in the military, he attended the University of Nebraska-Omaha.

On Aug. 12, 1950, Harold

pany; managed the Frosty Shop in Lenox and worked at Cheeses as a Cashier for over twenty years. She was also George’s secretary when he served at Mayor for the City of Lenox. Ruth was always involved in her community, whether it was on the Lenox Development Corporation, the Lenox United Methodist Church or serving as Mr. and Mrs. Santa for community gatherings, she always had the communities best interest at heart. She enjoyed belonging to two different card clubs, attending the Potluck Club, serving on the American Legion Auxiliary or being a member of the Eastern Star, Ruth was always there. George passed away in May of 1998. She continued to live in her home until her health started to fail and she entered the Lenox Care Center.

Left to cherish the memories of a wonderful mother, grandmother and friend is her son, Dave Reynolds and wife Denise of Durant, Iowa; two granddaughters, Paige Richards and husband Aaron; and Angela Rivera and husband Adrian; two great-grandchildren, Evan and Marissa Rivera; along with many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Welcoming Ruth to her heavenly home with arms wide open are her parents, John and Mary Wurster; her loving husband, George Reynolds; and her beloved daughter, Cindy Miller.

The memory of a wellspent life never dies.

We cannot keep you forever, but the memories, we can hold close in our hearts.

The legacy of your love goes on and on and on. married Billie Jean Fletcher in Pipestone, Minn.

He worked for a time for Travelers Insurance. Harold also worked as an electrician for the Army Core of Engineers. He spent 30 plus years working for the Department of Interior serving as a meter reader, plant manager and an inspector. This work took him all over the country. Harold served as a missionary and teacher in Kenya where he helped build hospitals.

Harold belonged to several Masonic lodges and was a lifetime member of the VFW and American Legion.

Harold was a Scout Master for the Boy Scouts and was involved in the Salvation Army.

Harold is survived by his daughters, Cheryl (Dr. Wayne) Brabender of Amhurst, Ohio, and Kay Ellen Gabriadze of Lawson, Mo.; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild; brother Joe (Cecelia) Timperley, Omaha, Neb.; sister Madelene Nelson of Corning; sister-in-law Joyce Timperley of Omaha, Neb.; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Harold was preceded in death by his parents; wife Billie Jean in 1969; brothers, Lee Timperley and Paul Timperley; sister Kathleen Nitsch; and brother-in-law Ronald Nelson.

Franklin Rogers Lenox

Celebration of Life Memorial S e r vices for Franklin Rogers, 69, of Lenox who passed a w a y Rogers June 30, 2015 in Des Moines will be held Monday, July 6, 2015, at 11:00 AM at the Lenox United Methodist Church.

Visitation with the family greeting friends will begin at 9:30 at the church until service time. Private family interment of ashes will be held at a later date. Memorials may be given in Franklin’s name. Memories may be shared at www.ritchiefuneralhome.com. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Lenox.

Franklin Dee Rogers was born September 21, 1945, at Community Hospital in Creston, IA to Gerald Harley and Genevieve Francis (Riley) Rogers, the third of three children. He attended Mercer No. 5 through the 8th grade, completing high school at Lenox, and graduating with the class of 1963.

After completing barber school, he barbered in Davenport until being drafted.

He enlisted in the United States Navy and served in Spain. While there he spent a lot of down time touring Europe and riding broncos in rodeos. After the Navy he returned to Lenox to barber and later worked for the National Farmers Organization. When his dad was transferred to the Chariton and Norwood United Methodist Church he decided to move with them. Here he met Carol Chandler in the Norwood Church and they were married April 20, 1973. There he welded at Johnson Machine Works.

In 1975, they moved to Lenox to farm with his brother Ron. He also attended the building trade’s school at SWCC and supplemented the farm income with carpentry. During this time 3 children were born to the couple. They were DeeAnn Coreen, Amber Denae and

Jody Raydean.

In 1979, a tornado destroyed many of the farm buildings. In 1982, in the midst of the farm crisis they moved to Lenox, stopped farming, and began work as a policeman for 5 years.

He took part in the Mounted Posse that took part in rodeos and parades in the area. He attended the Police Academy, later Firearms Instructors Training, and EMT training. He went to work at the Taylor County Sheriff’s Dept. for 24 years and was an EMT for 12 years in Lenox. He and Carol attended the United Methodist School for Lay Ministry and Frank realized God was leading him to follow in his father’s footsteps as a pastor. He began preaching at Mercer Center United Methodist Church and was later appointed to the Mercer Center-Maple Grove churches as their lay pastor. He had just completed schooling to be a local pastor. On June 30, 2015 he died at Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines from complications of surgery.

Franklin spent a lot of time with the people of Lenox and Taylor County.

He taught Hunter Safety, trained many new and old police officers and several conceal carry handgun classes at the range. He owned Rogers Gun Shop to help supplement his love of hunting, fishing, and trap shooting.

He enjoyed going to all of his children and then grandchildren’s events, especially music and sporting events.

He was able to enjoy one last cookout with his family for Father’s Day. Survivors include his wife Carol, children, DeeAnn (Mick) Dougherty, Amber Whipple, and Jody Rogers, grandchildren Trey, Devin, Riley Whipple, Elijah, Trinity, Faith, Micah, Jacob, Isabelle Dougherty, brother Ron (Janice) Rogers, sister Marilyn (Sam) Kielty, mother-in-law Lucille Chandler, brother-in-laws Larry (Myra) Chandler, Gary (Sherri) Chandler, and many nieces and nephews.

Preceding Franklin in death are his parents and father-in-law Albert Chandler.

Cheryl Ann (Shroyer) Marckmann West Des Moines

Cheryl Ann (Shroyer) Marckmann, 69, passed away July 1, 2015.

A memorial service will be held Marckmann 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday, July 8 at Lutheran Church of Hope in West Des Moines with burial of her cremated remains at Resthaven Cemetery.

Visitation with the family will be held one hour prior to the service at the church.

Cheryl was born August 19, 1945 in Beaver, IA to William and Naomi Delmege. She graduated from East Union High School in Afton, IA and received her Masters from Drake University. Cheryl taught special education and later became a con-

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career at Iowa State University, obtaining a B.F.A in 2001. In 2002, she added a bachelor’s degree in art education and has worked as the K-12 art teacher at Orient-Macksburg for the past 11 years.

In her free time, when she can find some away from her three children, she enjoys drawing and painting.

“Creating art is a lifelong

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learning process that never gets old,” she said.

“The Starry Night” by Vincent van Gogh is one of the most recognized artworks in the world. The oil on canvas is in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York City.

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sultant for the Des Moines Public Schools work study program.

Cheryl enjoyed gardening, traveling, entertaining, music, being active in her church and helping Bob on the farm. She was a member of Lutheran Church of Hope, the Des Moines Garden Club, the Red Hat Society and Grace United Methodist Church in Des Moines.

Cheryl is survived by her husband, Robert; daughter, Kristina Shroyer of Los Angeles, CA; sister, Judith (Ken Huehn) Dowler of Ankeny, IA; brother, Raymond (Martha) Delmege of Burlington, IA; mother-inlaw, JoAnne Nottingham of Greenfield; niece, Valerie (Shane) McGuire of West Des Moines; and two nephews, Bob Dowler of San Francisco, CA and John Dowler of Ankeny. She was preceded in death by her parents and first husband, Jerry Shroyer.

Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Jude Hospice.

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

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

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

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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.

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Agenda includes: 9:05 a.m. open forum; 9:10 a.m.

Tim Ostroski, Southern Iowa Council of Governments: drawdown No. 23 Ottumwa, set status of funds public hearing for DRH006 and DRH-216; 9:30 a.m. Lisa Swanson, mental health advocate: discuss mental health advocate position; 9:45 a.m. Steve Akes, county engineer: discuss possible 170th Street road improvements, maintenance activity report, utility permit applications, discuss possible Talmage Road improvements, maintenance shop door replacements, sale of old tire machine, structure replacement code and standards policy and revenue source summary for roads and bridges; 11:15 a.m. Sandy Hysell, county auditor: handwritten claim, auditor’s quarterly report, veteran’s monthly report, 15-16 new wages and Iowa Municipalities Workman’s Compensation Association resolution; adjournment; 4:30 p.m. LEC meeting, a subcommittee of the Board of Supervisors.

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Union County Conservation Board, 5 p.m. Tuesday, board office.

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—————— Creston City Council, 6 p.m. Tuesday, council chambers, restored Creston Depot.

Agenda includes: public forum; hearing request by Nicholas Wentland regarding order to abate nuisance concerning property located at 312 N. Elm St., and action, if any, to be taken; consider resolutions naming city of Creston depositories; participate in the planning and development programs of the Southern Iowa Council of Governments; I&I special assessment request by Heather Black per the city inflow and infiltration policy; mowing nuisance abatement charges due to nonpayment by property owners; change order No. 2 for work on the north side sewer rehabilitation project – modifies the project completion date from June 30, 2015, to Aug. 10, 2015, for all work on the project; set public hearing for 6 p.m. July 21 for an easement request for Interstate Enterprises to place buried cable in city right-of-way beginning west of Abell Street on the south side of Taylor Street west to the east right-of-way of Sumner Street and then south to a new building site at 1103 S. Sumner St.; consider resolution directing the advertisement for sale of $1,125,000 taxable general obligation urban renewal bonds, series 2015, approving electronic bidding procedures and official statement; proposal and letter of agreement for Professional Design Services for fiscal year 2016 depot rehabilitation project.

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Club news Beta Kappa Chapter

Beta Kappa Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma met the morning of June 19 at the Henry A. Wallace Center with seven members present.

The Executive Board meeting began at 8:45 a.m.

The Board was presented with two proposed budgets for 2015-2016, with and without the Grant-in-Aid. It was decided to present the budget including the Grantin-Aid to the membership.

Dues will remain the same.

Discussion was held on how to proceed with the historian’s books. The next Executive Board meeting will be held 6:30 p.m. Oct. 5, prior to the regular meeting.

The regular meeting began shortly after 9 a.m.

This year’s Grant-in-Aid was awarded to Zachary Howarth of Earlham High School. He will be majoring in music education at Simpson College this fall. The financial review will be conducted by Connie Nielsen and Diane Burgmaier after July 1. The money in the convention slush fund will go to the treasury to help pay expenses.

President Julie Derby shared highlights from the state convention. Despite some last minute changes, the hospitality room and the banquet were successfully covered by our chapter membership. Other highlights included Beta Kappa Chapter being awarded the Gold Certificate of Excellence;

two chapter members, Vicky Wood and Robyn Ploeger, being awarded scholarships for further education; and Karen Tussey being named coordinator for Area 6.

New program books will be distributed in October. If any member has a change of address or phone number, let Tussey know as soon as possible. Membership dues of $65 should be paid to Deb Bauer by the Oct. 5 meeting. The proposed 2015-2016 budget including the Grantin-Aid was accepted. If any member has an idea for a new chapter project, let Julie Derby know.

The State Executive Board meeting will be Sept.

26 at the West Des Moines Marriott. The 2019 Regional Convention will be held in Iowa. The chapter’s next meeting will be Oct. 5 at the Fontanelle Methodist Church. Executive Board will meet at 6:30 p.m., followed by the regular meeting at 7 p.m. Sheila O’Riley will be sharing tips on using rescued items for decor. Members are encouraged to wear or bring some item from their past to share. Members are also asked to bring four dozen cookies for trays to be sent to teachers in the four school districts.

Denise Ackerland shared information about the 12 national founders of Delta Kappa Gamma in observance of Founders’ Day. Connie Nielsen then lead the program planning for 20152016. Several members remained for lunch.

Crest Area for Life Alpha Sigma Master Crest Area for Life met 7:30 p.m. June 23 at the Holy Spirit hall. President Meg Crawford opened up the meeting with the right to life prayer. Ten members were in attendance.

Secretary Terry Madison read the minutes from the April and May meetings.

They were corrected and approved.

June Huewe gave the treasurer’s report. It was approved.

Velma Riegel sent out eight baby congratulatory cards.

Meg Crawford gave a political report.

Under new business, there was discussion on the need for more volunteers at the LC clinic. Their hours will be Tuesday and Thursday from 2 to 6 p.m.

Crawford ordered pencils and stickers for the parades.

Dick and Betty Baker will drive in all three parades.

Under new business, Rich Madison reported a donor donated a booth at the Union County Fair July 1923. People will be needed to help man the booth.

The trap shoot fundraiser will be Sept. 26. More details will follow.

Crest Area for Life’s next meeting will be 7:30 p.m.

Aug. 26 at the Holy Spirit hall.

Rich Madison made a motion, seconded by Jeremy Rounds, to adjourn the meeting.

Iowa Alpha Sigma Master Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met June 25 with Marilyn Larimore as hostess.

Members answered roll call telling of their beliefs about horoscopes.

Cheryl McClure presided at the business meeting.

Treasurer Martha McAuley received dues for the new program year.

McClure reviewed the Greek alphabet from the Book of Beta Sigma Phi, and also read qualifications for membership in the organization.

Larimore gave the program on horoscopes. She gave a brief history of astrology and said that it was studied at least 25,000 years ago. Characteristics of each member, according to her birthday, was read, and predictions for the next week were given.

Program chairman announced that the July 9 supper meeting will be at “Up In Smoke” in Afton.

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Ladies Lakeshore Auxiliary met Wednesday.

Canasta winners were Joan Chubick, first; Max May, second; and Barb Bills, third.

Janet Kessler won the door prize.

Loretta Kelly will be hostess for cards and chatter Wednesday, July 8.

Volunteer directory Volunteerism is an important part of every community.

The following is a directory of volunteer activities and contact numbers.

Additions to this list are welcome. Please call managing editor, 641-782-2141, extension 6434, to place your volunteer activity and phone number on the list. This service is published free of charge.

• 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 ities. Committee members benefits and claims or oth- are also welcome for special er types of health insurance. events and membership and Call Greater Regional Medi- programing. Please stop by cal Center, 641-782-3848 and the YMCA reception desk leave information. A SHIIP for an application or call 641volunteer will call you back.

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• HCI Care Services pro• Hospice of Southwest viding services in Union, Tay- Iowa in Corning offers onlor, Clarke, Adams, Decatur, going training for Hospice Madison, Adair and Ring- Volunteers. Volunteers progold counties has opportuni- vide companionship, perform ties for hospice volunteers to tasks and provide support to assist with a variety of duties. individuals who are termiTraining is provided to indi- nally ill and their families. viduals who are interested in Volunteers are needed for sitting with hospice patients our primary service area: — who are terminally ill to give Adams, Montgomery and their caregivers a break or Taylor counties. Call Mary to provide companionship O’Riley 641-322-6283 for to those patients who may more information. need it. There are opportuni• Nursing homes and asties to assist staff with special sisted living. Like other orprojects, clerical duties and ganizations, they have many phone call, as well. Call Cin- dedicated volunteers, but dy Mitchell, HCI Care Ser- more are needed. Interested vices volunteer coordinator volunteers may choose any at 641-782-3528.

• Southern Prairie YMCA has a variety of volunteer opportunities available. VolunTom Dwyer Reunion teer assistance is welcome in The Tom Dwyer reunion general housekeeping, sports will be held July 12 at the camps and other youth activclub house at 1329 S.E. University, Waukee, IA, 50263.

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Friday: beef spaghetti casserole, mixed green salad, seasoned green beans, wheat bread, peach cranberry crisp.

All meals are served with 2 percent or skim milk and coffee.

Creston meals July 6-10 Menu subject to change.

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• 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 641-7824170 or 641-782-8495.

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

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• Crest Area Breastfeeding Coalition peer counselors are available to give advice and support to expectant and nursing mothers. Call MATURA, 641-202-7114.

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Tips to keep everyone safe from heat-related illness this summer (BPT) — Enjoying fun in the sun is one of the great pastimes of summer.

But heat-related illnesses can seriously cool off your summer fun, so it’s important to protect yourself from sun and hot weather while you’re outdoors this season.

Normally, the body cools itself by sweating, but when the weather is particularly hot and humid, you may not sweat enough to keep yourself cool. When one’s body temperature increases too much, heat-related illnesses can occur.

These range from minor irritations like heat rash or cramps, to potentially deadly conditions like heat exhaustion and heat stroke. In fact, each year, heat-related illnesses claim an average of more than 100 lives, according to the National Weather Service.

Thousands more seek medical treatment for heat-induced injury and illness.

Fortunately, some simple measures can help prevent heat-related illness while

When a drum of nuclear waste exploded in New Mexico last year, a chemical reaction between organic kitty litter (used to help absorb spills of uranium, plutonium and americium) and the drum’s contents was to blame. Seems kitty litter can cause serious health risks!

For some people, the immediate hazard is a parasite — Toxoplasma gondii — that lives in the cat’s gut. It can infect humans if they touch feces or contaminated material such as kitty litter and accidently ingest it. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 60 million people in the United States are infected, although most don’t have obvious symptoms. (People also can get the parasite from contaminated meats, water and unwashed fruits and vegetables.)

People with a weakened immune system and pregnant women have long been warned to keep their distance from cat feces. (Congenital toxoplasmosis can cause stillbirth and miscarriage.) Now two new studies indicate that T. gondii might be an even more serious public-health problem.

Researchers have found that people infected with T. gondii are twice as likely to develop schizophrenia (and perhaps other mental disorders) as those who aren’t infected; chances go from 1 in 100 to 2 in 100.

Individuals who may have a genetic predisposition to develop such disorders are probably better off without a cat. But for most cat lovers, there’s good news: The parasite doesn’t become infectious until one to five days after it has been shed in the animal’s feces. So cleaning out the litter box (using

still allowing you to enjoy your outdoor time. Take these steps to keep yourself and your loved ones safe this summer: * Choose your outdoor time wisely. Whenever possible, avoid spending time outside during the hottest parts of the day, typically noon to 5 p.m. Choose outdoor activities that you can enjoy in the early morning or evening, such as grilling and dining al fresco or going for a walk.

* Keep everyone hydrated. When the weather is hot, it’s more important than ever to ensure everyone in the family - from children and pets to parents and grandparents - gets enough water.

While outdoors, be sure to have ample bottled water on hand and don’t forget to keep your pet’s bowl filled-and give him plenty of opportunities to drinkwhile outdoors. * Leverage cooling tech-

nology to make outdoor spaces more comfortable.

Sometimes, you have to be outside during hotter times of day. Keeping cool is key. Evaporative coolers, like the Portacool Cyclone 1000, use the natural process of evaporation to make outdoor spaces more comfortable during hot weather. These evaporative coolers move water over special pads, or evaporative cooling media, to produce chilled air that provides a

Litter box safe moves Weekly health tips Dr. Mehmet Oz, M.D. and Dr. Michael Roizen, M.D.

gloves) daily should reduce the risks.

CLARIFICATION: Speaking of animal risks, we wanted to clarify a couple of things we said about pet rabbits a few weeks ago. First, we want to make it clear that we did not say vaccinations are required in North America. Although rare, occasionally there outbreaks of rabbit viral hemorrhagic disease For example, 25 (unvaccinated) domestic rabbits died from it in Minnesota in 2010, according to the House Rabbit Society. Also, rabbits’ spines are delicate and young children can be too rough, causing fractures.

Rabbits are good pets for older, not younger, children.

LACK OF SLEEP DINGS MEMORY AND MORE The recent playoff games (NBA and Stanley Cup finals), as well as the World Series and NFL games on Sunday, Monday and Thursday nights later in the year, can keep you glued to your TV (if you’re on Central or Eastern Standard time) until well after midnight. But the alarm clock never goes off any later the next morning, and you may have to head to work or get the kids to school with a mind-numbing five hours or less of shuteye.

Call that unnecessary roughness; it inevitably leads to a big penalty for you! Getting that little sleep causes fuzzy thinking, interferes with memory (it can lead to formation of false memories), inflicts cell damage, especially to the liver,

lung and small intestines, and dings your sex life. And if you have prediabetes or diabetes, researchers at Weill Cornell Medical College in Doha, Qatar, found that every 30 minutes of weekday sleep debt increases your risk of obesity by 17 percent and your risk of insulin resistance by 39 percent.

We know you aren’t going to miss that hair-raising playoff game (we don’t!), so what’s the solution? DVR the end of the game to watch over breakfast; plan for a 30-minute walk and then a power nap at your lunch hour the next day; make an effort to eat well (lots of veggies and whole grains, lean protein and water); and get 30 minutes of added exercise later in the day to help regulate your metabolism. Then you’ll be playoff sharp for the championships.

WHEN INSISTING ON HEALTHY EATING BACKFIRES The lyrics to Weird Al Yankovic’s parody of Michael Jackson’s “Beat It” sum up how parents inadvertently trigger bad food habits in their kids: “Don’t want to argue, I don’t want to debate/Don’t want to hear about what kind of food you hate/You won’t get no dessert ‘til you clean off your plate/So eat it!”

According to Ohio State University researchers, how you serve up food has as much impact on your children’s health as what you dish up. If you push (and push) healthy foods,

you actually will increase a child’s risk for obesity.

That’s because when you’re too restrictive and bossy, youngsters never learn self-regulation, what “I’m full” feels like or to respect the feeling. Ironically, obese moms are the most restrictive when it comes to their kids’ menus.

To encourage even the pickiest toddler to adopt healthy eating habits, strike a balance between rules and relaxation.

The rules: Sit together for family mealtimes at a table; no TV or digital devices allowed. Make basically the same meal for adults and kids, including one food you know your child will eat.

Don’t make dessert a super-special ending.

The relaxation: Let your toddler decide how much and what foods to eat. You should introduce new flavors to a toddler, but you can’t force a child to like them. That will come with time. And the best way to encourage healthy eating is to eat healthfully yourself.

“Do as I say, not as I do” backfires, big time.

POISON IVY’S 15 MINUTES OF INFAMY Uma Thurman portrayed the villainess Poison Ivy in 1997’s “Batman and Robin,” and her effort earned her a nomination for that year’s Razzie, or Golden Raspberry, for worst supporting actress! Seems Uma’s Poison Ivy wasn’t rash enough — and moviegoers weren’t itching to see her.

The same can’t be said for real poison ivy; that villainous denizen of the forest floor frequently causes a severe, itchy rash! That’s because around 85 percent of you are allergic to the toxin in the plant’s oil, called urushiol. But if you come in

noticeable difference - lowering temperatures by as much as 30°F. This can make outdoor spaces such as the patio, deck or garage more bearable in the heat.

Visit www.portacool.com to learn more. * Seek shade. If your patio or deck isn’t covered, use movable umbrellas or awnings to create plenty of shade. Going to a ballgame or the beach? Take an umbrella to shield you from the sun, or wear a

wide-brimmed hat to keep the sun off your face. * Choose weather-smart attire. When the weather’s very hot and the sun is bright, choose loose-fitting clothing made from lightweight materials and opt for lighter colors. This type of clothing will be more comfortable when you sweat, and lighter colors reflect heat more efficiently. If you’ll be working outdoors for any length of time, consider long-sleeved shirts and long pants in moisture-wicking materials to help shield your skin from sun exposure. * Don’t overdo it with exercise. While vigorous exercise has many benefits, engaging in strenuous activity in extreme heat can do far more harm than good.

If you enjoy an outdoor run or have yardwork to do, try to reserve it for the coolest times of day-early morning and evening. Consider taking your exercise routine indoors to a gym or your own living room when temperatures are very hot.

contact with it — and 10 million to 50 million of you do every year! — the Tennessee Poison Center at Vanderbilt University says you can effectively wash away 100 percent of the plant’s oils, found in the leaves, vines and roots, in the first 15 minutes after exposure.

But if you let it linger, it’s guaranteed to penetrate your skin and cause those painful, itchy blisters.

The smart move is to learn how to identify the plants. Check out images of poison ivy, oak and sumac online (www.poison-ivy. org). If you come in contact with the plants, use soap and lukewarm water or a specially formulated soap (you can carry the solution in your backpack) to wash away the urushiol, and do it pronto. Remember, oil can cling to your dog’s coat, so wash Pooch off, too.

If you can’t stop the reaction before it starts, there are somewhat-effective over-the-counter creams.

If the rash or swelling persists or it becomes infected, call your doctor for prompt treatment.

SOME COGNITIVE ACTIVITY IMPROVES EXERCISE When British freestyle unicycle champion (20102013) Sam Goodburn juggles five pins and rides his unicycle across a tightrope, you know you’re seeing multitasking at its highest level. But for more down-toearth sorts (like us) the idea of riding even a stationary bike and juggling or counting backward seems likely to slow us down so that neither pedaling nor counting would proceed very efficiently.

But that’s not always what happens, and it even surprised researchers at

the University of Florida who asked older folks to do cognitive tasks such as repeating lists of numbers in reverse order while riding a stationary bike. The scientists assumed that doing two things at once would impair both functions. But they found that stationary bicycle speeds actually increased when people were given simple tasks to do while pedaling.

True, as the brain games got tougher, the volunteers slowed down. The double demand did start to impinge on the amount of attention they could give each task.

But the senior pedalers still were going faster than before they started the cognitive exercise. How is that possible? Researchers speculate that the brain’s reward system (dopamine) became activated when dual tasks were accomplished. That pleasure spurred folks on to do more. We’ve known that exercise improves cognitive ability, but does this suggest that cognitive activity can improve exercise?

One note of caution: The findings don’t mean that texting and driving or biking with headphones is a smart or safe move, ever! The stationary-bike study was done in a controlled environment, where it was nearly impossible to get injured. *** 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) 2015 Michael Roizen, M.D. and Mehmet Oz, M.D. Distributed by King Features Syndicate, Inc.

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

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

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

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

Sat. July 11- 10:00AM Kellerton, IA. Household Goods, Antiques and Collectibles, Automobile for Jackson Hancock, Owners. Auctioneers: Jim Smith, Curt Pierschbacher.

Sat. July 11- 10:00AM Greenfield, IA. Trucking & Repair Shop, Hand Tools, 1999 29’ Winnebago Camper for Dale Wahe.

Auctioneers: Tim Baier, Jim Boltinghouse.

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

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

Auctioneers: Darwin West, Todd Crill, Zach Ballard.

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

Fri. July 17- 5:00PM Prescott, IA. Furniture, Shop Equipment, Guns for Kenneth & Phyllis Robinson. Auctioneers: Jack Kretzinger, Dan Kretzinger, Tony Douglas.

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

Sun. July 26- 10:00AM Creston, IA. Plows, Pickups, Trailers, Tools, Antiques, Furniture, Real Estate/Building for Dean Meyer. Auctioneers: Darwin West, Tom Frey, Todd Crill, Steve Bergren, Brandon Frey.

Sat. July 25- 10:00AM Creston, IA. Modern Furniture, Household Goods, Antiques and Collectibles to include Fenton Glass, Cruets, P. Buckley Moss Prints, Misc. for Betty Sharp Trust.

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

Sat. Aug. 1- 10:00AM Rural Creston, IA. Tools, Misc., full line of quality Red Iron Machinery, Trucks, Tractors, Trailers for H. Scott Moore Estate. Auctioneers: Darwin West, Tom Frey, Steve Bergren, Todd Crill, Brandon Frey, Zach Ballard.

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Starting pay ranges from trainee positions at approximately $18.50 $20.00/hour based on experience & education.

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Above, Diane Huffman of Creston hands an ink pen to presidential candidate Martin O’Malley and asks for his signature during an event at the home of Karl and Jan Knock in Creston Thursday. Right, Karl Knock of Creston welcomes Democratic presidential candidate Martin O’Malley to his home Thursday evening. There, O’Malley — governor in Maryland from 2007 to 2015 — spoke for about 45 minutes to an estimated 30 supporters with focuses on raising the minimum wage, improving education in America and continuing the implementation of the Affordable Care Act. O’Malley, 52, said he’s the only candidate in the presidential election with 15 years of elected experience. O’Malley has visited nine of the 99 counties in Iowa, so far. A recent survey shows 52 percent of Democratic voters would support Hillary Clinton, 33 percent for Bernie Sanders and O’Malley garnered three percent. The event at Knock’s house was open to the public.

Branstad vetoes school spending, mental health budget. I made the decisions today in order to prevent across the board cuts that occurred under the previous administration.”

The vetoes came after a particularly difficult legislative session that dragged well past the expected concluding date. At the center of the debate was a philosophical difference over the funds available to spend. By using some one-time spending in the deal, Republicans could maintain a pledge to keep ongoing spending in line with projected revenues, while Democrats got more money for key priorities such as education.

But in the end, Branstad removed much of the onetime spending. After his actions, the spending for the fiscal year that began Wednesday includes $7.17 billion in ongoing general fund expenses, as well as $56 million in one-time payments.

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DES MOINES (AP) — Gov. Terry Branstad announced a series of budget vetoes Thursday, using his powerful pen to cross out $55.7 million in one-time education funding as well as a bipartisan deal to keep two state mental health institutes open.

Branstad announced the vetoes late in the day before a holiday weekend, as he acted on a slew of budget bills.

While the governor approved much of the more Branstad than $7 billion in spending passed in the Republican-led House and Democratic-controlled Senate, he struck down several carefully negotiated deals.

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Panthers hang on for split Creston maintains one-game H-10 lead with 3 to play

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Cardinal fired ST. LOUIS (AP) — The St. Louis Cardinals said Thursday they have fired scouting director Chris Correa, the first known fallout from the hacking scandal that has resulted in a federal investigation into whether the team illegally got inside the player personnel database of the Houston Astros.

The Cardinals declined to say why Correa was fired but confirmed he’d been let go a day earlier after a team-imposed leave of absence. The team is investigating the alleged hacking, as is the FBI. “At this time, it’s still an ongoing investigation and there’s really nothing more I can add at this point,” general manager John Mozeliak said before a game against San Diego.

Jim Martin, an attorney hired by the team in February, declined to say how long Correa had been on leave. Correa, who was promoted to director of amateur scouting during the offseason, shepherded some of the team’s top draft picks this season to interviews at Busch Stadium just a few weeks ago. Martin said no other employees had been terminated and the investigation wasn’t done.

Good start WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. (AP) — Tiger Woods rebounded from a dismal U.S. Open with a 4-under-par 66 in Thursday’s opening round of The Greenbrier Classic, four shots behind leader Scott Langley.

Helped by a morning rain that softened the Old White TPC course in West Virginia, Woods posted his lowest score of the season and matched his best in relation to par.

It was only the fourth time he shot in the 60s in 21 rounds. None on the first day of a tournament.

“Overall I can’t really say I hit any great shots, but I hit a lot of good ones,” Woods said. “I hit the ball better than what my score indicates.”

Nadal stunned LONDON (AP) — On the final point of the first set of his latest Wimbledon disappointment, Rafael Nadal swung his mighty, lefty forehand and whiffed, accidentally whacking his right leg with his racket.

It was a painful, embarrassing mistake, symbolic of the sort of day this was.

During five trips to the All England Club from 2006-11, Nadal reached the final every time. In his most recent four appearances, though, Nadal has exited early against an unheralded opponent ranked 100th or worse.

On Thursday, Nadal lost 7-5, 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 in the second round to Dustin Brown, who needed to qualify just to enter the main draw.

Brown is ranked 102nd.

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Between games, Creston coach Mike McCabe looked across the diamond and used the opponent as the example of what he wanted from his team.

The Panthers, going into the night with a two-game lead in the Hawkeye 10 in seeking a sixth conference championship in the last seven years, saw that lead shrink to one game after dropping the opener of a doubleheader with Atlantic, 2-0.

Pitching gem Senior Tori Bruck, pressed into only her ninth start of the season in the pitching circle with No. 1 starter Ally Anderson slowed by tendinitis, pitched a one-hit shutout for the Trojans. At that point, Atlantic had four conference losses with one game to play, LC also had four losses after sweeping Atlantic on Tuesday, and Creston was leading at 13-3.

With each team near-

ing the end of the 20-game league season, Creston was in danger of at least sharing the lead. Last year, the Panthers shared the conference championship with Harlan.

McCabe noted how Atlantic had responded from losing 4-0 and 5-0 Tuesday to LC, in jumping right back into the race by beating Creston and ace Haylee LaMasters in the defensive-minded opener.

“I challenged them a little bit,” McCabe said. “I said we need to respond here.

I used them (Atlantic) as an example. They lost two games the other night and that could have taken the wind out of their sails for the conference race, but they came right back.You have to play all 20 of them.”

Message received.

Early outburst Against Anderson, the Panthers came out and took a 3-0 lead to give second game pitcher Taylor Briley an early cushion on the way to a 4-3 victory.

In that inning, Josie Sickels led off with a single.

LaMasters, with 10 home

runs and ranking second among all Iowa players in slugging percentage (1.213), had been walked or issued change-up pitches all night.

But this time she connected for a triple to right center and her 52nd RBI of the season.

Brenna Baker followed with an RBI single to make it 2-0, and she raced home on Shelby Palser’s double to the right center gap.

“It does help to pitch with a lead,” Briley said. “I’m not as tense, not as worried about us having to score if they do score. I can just pitch.”

Briley allowed six hits with four strikeouts and no walks, allowing no earned runs in the victory. Bruck Briley came back to relieve Anderson after Creston No. 9 batter Alyssa Higgins hit her first career home run over the left field fence to make it 4-1.

“I thought it was going

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Creston catcher Natalie Mostek catches a foul popup near the backstop in the fifth inning of the first game against Atlantic here Thursday. The Panthers rebounded from a 2-0 loss to beat the Trojans, 4-3.

to be a base hit, then once I rounded first I saw it was a home run,” Higgins said. “It

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Benn shuts down Panther bats

By SCOTT VICKER

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One night after a key doubleheader sweep against Kuemper Catholic, the Creston baseball team’s bats sputtered in a 6-0 loss to Atlantic on senior night.

With the win, Atlantic avenged a 9-1 home loss to the Panthers on June 12.

Creston dropped to 1110 overall and 10-7 in the Hawkeye 10 Conference with the loss, falling out of a third-place tie with Glenwood. Atlantic improved to 15-10 and 10-8.

“It’s been a good week for us, as far as being at home for these four conference games,” Creston head coach Steve Birchard said. “The crowd has come out and that’s been fun. Tonight being senior night, we’d have liked to had a little better showing for Conner (Pals) and send him off with a victory, but it wasn’t our night.”

Creston managed just four hits against Atlantic starter Tristan Benn, who entered with a 3-2 record and a 1.17 earned run average in 30 innings pitched with 49 strikeouts compared to just 11 walks.

Benn struck out eight and walked none, hitting one batter in his seven innings of work.

“We talked about before the game, we thought we were going to see him (Benn),” Birchard said.

“We knew he was tough on us last year one time. We just said we need to scratch some runs together. We have to learn how to fight to try to get three or four runs on this guy. It didn’t work out tonight. The Benn kid was definitely on and Jaden (Driskell) didn’t have his best night.”

Of Creston’s four hits, the Panthers lost two of those baserunners on the basepaths.

Chase Shiltz, Driskell, Cody Crawford and Gavin Woods each recorded one hit for the Panthers.

“First inning, we get two hits with two outs and that fell apart,” Birchard said.

“We’ve got to shore up our baserunning. We’ve got guys stepping in and being courtesy runners or pinch-running, whatever, and that’s inexperience, a little bit.

We’re getting to the point of the season we feel like we ought to be able to handle that stuff. We have to improve there, that’s for sure.”

Creston had runners in scoring position in the first, third and seventh innings, but could never push a run across.

Atlantic, meanwhile, jumped on Creston starter Driskell early, scoring two CNA photo by SCOTT VICKER runs in the first inning on Creston senior shortstop Conner Pals (left) relays a throw to home plate over the top two hits. The Trojans add- of third baseman Chase Shiltz during Creston’s 6-0 loss to Atlantic Thursday on senior ed three more runs on five night. Pals was the lone senior recognized during a pregame ceremony. hits in the fourth inning to build a 5-0 lead and knock Driskell out of the game.

Driskell gave up five runs on nine hits with two walks, a hit batsman and one strikeout in four innings. Brody Frain pitched the final three innings, giving up one run on three hits with three hit batsmen.

Prior to the game, Pals was honored in a senior night ceremony with his parents Paul and Donna Pals.

“I told the team beforehand, it takes a lot of dedication and love of the game to stick around baseball for five years,” Birchard s a i d .

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Fishing report The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issues a weekly fishing report on Thursdays in an effort to provide the latest information heading into the weekend. The weekly fishing report is compiled from information gathered from local bait shops, angler creel surveys, and county and state parks staff. For current information, contact the district fisheries office at the phone number listed at the end of each district report.

For lake locations, maps and other information, go to www.iowadnr.gov/Fishing/ FishingReports.aspx SOUTHWEST Lake Icaria Bluegill - Fair: Bluegill up to 8 inches have been caught using jigs fished on the fish mounds. Channel Catfish Good: Channel catfish up to 5 pounds have been caught using night crawlers or liver fished near fish mounds and rocky shoreline areas.

West Lake (Osceola) The marina is closed for improvements. Crappie Fair: Crappie up to 9 inches have been caught using tube jigs fished near the casino.

Little River Watershed Lake Bluegill - Fair: Bluegills up to 8 inches have been caught using jigs fished near the brush piles. Channel Catfish - Fair: Catfish over 5 pounds have been caught using liver fished near the rock reefs. Walleye - Fair: Walleye up to 17 inches have been caught using leeches under a slip bobber fished near rock reefs.

Lake of Three Fires Largemouth Bass - Fair: Largemouth bass up to 20 inches have been caught using jigs fished near brush piles or along the weed line.

Bluegill - Fair: Bluegill up to 8.5 inches have been caught using jigs fished near the fish mounds.

Sands Timber Lake (Blockton Reservoir) Sands Timber Lake has been drained for the construction of a wetland structure in the west arm.

Green Valley Lake Bluegill - Fair: Bluegill

Nodaway Lake Anglers can expect to catch 8 inch bluegills and 9 inch crappie. Catfish are close to shore. Crappie Fair: Drift with white twister tails and cast to sunken trees to catch crappie up to 12 inches. Bluegill - Slow: A few bluegills are being caught around structure with bobber and worm. Fish are 6 feet deep. Channel Catfish - Good: Catfish are being caught with cut bait on the north end of the dam and in the upper end of the lake. Fish will average 18 to 20 inches.

Orient Lake Catfishing is good at Orient. Channel Catfish - Good: Anglers are having success using shrimp or cut bait. Average size catfish will be 18 to 20 inches.

Lake Anita Anglers are catching panfish drifting mid lake. Largemouth bass fishing is good along vegetation edges.

Largemouth Bass - Good: Bass anglers are catching good numbers of bass casting the edges of vegetation.

Also, vertical jigging the roadbeds for larger fish.

Black Crappie - Fair: Drift around the roadbeds and cast along vegetation edges to catch crappie up to 12 inches. Bluegill - Fair: Bluegill can be caught on the roadbed in both arms of the lake. Drift small jigs to catch quality size bluegills.

Viking Lake Viking has a good largemouth bass population.

Channel catfish have picked up this week and are close to shore and underwater reefs. Largemouth Bass - Good: Largemouth of all sizes are being caught casting small spinnerbaits with a slow retrieve or plastics around the shoreline and jetties.

Channel Catfish - Good: Catfish can be caught in the campground arm of the lake and around underwater reefs. Fish average 2 pounds. Crappie - No Report: Try drifting open water areas of the lake with small jigs or twister tails.

up to 8 inches have been caught using jigs or night crawlers fished along weed lines or near shallow brush piles. Channel Catfish Fair: Channel catfish up to 5 pounds have been caught using liver or night crawlers fished along the silt dike or other rocky shoreline areas.

Summit Lake Yellow Perch - Fair: Yellow perch up to 10 inches have been caught using jigs tipped with a worm fished in 5-8 feet of water along weed lines. Bluegill - Fair: Bluegills up to 9 inches have been caught using jigs tipped with a worm fished in 5-8 feet of water.

Three Mile Lake Channel Catfish - Fair: Channel catfish up to 5 pounds have been caught using liver or night crawlers fished near rocky shoreline areas.

Twelve Mile Creek Lake Bluegill - Fair: Bluegill up to 8 inches have been caught on jigs fished along flats in 10-15 feet of water. Yellow Perch - Fair: Yellow perch up to 11 inches have been caught using jigs fished near weed beds. Walleye - Fair: Walleye up to 18 inches have been caught using leeches fished along the road bed.

Yellow Perch - Fair: Yellow perch up to 10 inches have been caught using jigs tipped with a worm fished in 5-8 feet of water along weed lines. Bluegill - Fair: Bluegills up to 9 inches have been caught using jigs tipped with a worm fished in 5-8 feet of water.

Greenfield Lake Fish surveys indicate a large crappie population in Greenfield. Panfish can be caught drifting. Greenfield also has good largemouth bass and catfish numbers.

Crappie - Fair: Crappies averaging 9 inches can be caught drifting twister tails.

Bluegill - Fair: Drift with black jigs tipped with night crawler or power bait. Fish will average 8 inches. Channel Catfish - Good: Channel catfish can be caught around the jetties and close to rock with shrimp. Fish will average 2 pounds.

Lenox 11, Mount Ayr 3 MOUNT AYR — Lenox scored 10 runs in the top of the seventh inning to erase a 3-1 deficit in an 11-3 win over Mount Ayr here Tuesday.

Caleb Lange pitched the complete game for Lenox, giving up three runs on four hits with four walks and nine strikeouts.

Dawson Tullberg led the Tigers at the plate, going 3-for5 with two runs scored, two doubles, two Tullberg RBI and two stolen bases. Dusten Reed also went 3-5 with two doubles and two RBI. Freshman Colton Hogan finished 2-4 with two runs scored, two RBI and one stolen base.

Kaleb Anderson and Chris Kingery each finished with a stolen base and an RBI. For Mount Ayr, Nick Wurster took the loss, with relief appearances by Jacob Taylor and Dylan Campbell.

Levi Jarred finished with a single and two RBI. Zach Murphy was 2-for-4 with a run scored. Nick Wurster and Lucas Wurster each had a hit and a run scored.

Shenandoah 10, SW Valley 2 CORNING — Shenandoah’s bats came alive late here Wednesday in a 10-2 win over Southwest Valley.

The Mustangs scored three runs in the sixth inning and five in the seventh inning to break the game open.

Jace Peterson took the loss on the hill for the Timberwolves, pitching six innings with three earned runs on four hits, while issuing

s e v e n walks and two hit batsmen, w h i l e striking out three.

Clint M u l l e n Peterson pitched one inning of relief, giving up three earned runs on three hits with three walks and one hit batter.

Nick Fredrick recorded two singles with a run scored, while Colten Drake singled and scored a run.

Joey Kernan singled and drove in one run, while Ryan Allison also drove in a run for the Timberwolves.

“For a freshman getting his first start on the mound, Jace Peterson did a nice job, keeping us in the ballgame,” Southwest Valley head coach Pete Nett said. “Their pitcher did a nice job of keeping us off balance with his offspeed pitches.”

Area softball Murray 6, Melcher-Dallas 5 MELCHER — Murray scored three runs on only one hit in the fifth inning to secure a come-from-behind 6-5 win over Melcher-Dallas here on Tuesday.

Melcher-Dallas committed five errors in the inning.

“Melcher-Dallas played very well and we were very fortunate to pull out the win,” Murray head coach Danny Jensen said. “Sometimes it is OK to be lucky.”

Zadie Hatfield and Brandi Gilbert each hit a triple and Kayla Wookey drove in

one run in the win. McKenzie McIntosh finished 2-for4 in the game with two runs scored.

Breianna Klein picked up the win, giving up five runs on seven hits with five walks and seven strikeouts.

Murray improved to 22-4 for the season with the win.

Nodaway Valley 11, SW Valley 1 CORNING — Paige McElfish had a big game for Nodaway Valley here Tuesday in an 11-1 win over Southwest Valley.

McElfish finished 2-for-3 at the plate with three runs scored, a double and a home

run, with three RBI. In the pitching circle, she gave up just two hits and one walk, McElfish w h i l e striking out 10.

Mercedes Harter and Josie Clarke each added two RBI, while Kadee Eblen drove in one run. Harter hit a double.

For Southwest Valley, Kim Hults and Allie Bronner each recorded a base hit.

Kiara Roberts took the loss.

Sports briefs NV camp GREENFIELD — Walk-in registrations will be accepted Monday morning at the Nodaway Valley boys basketball camp at Nodaway Valley High School.

The camp for boys going into grades 3-8 will be held 8:45 to 11:45 a.m. Monday through Friday next week. Cost is $35, which includes a camp T-shirt. All-star games and an awards ceremony will be held Friday.

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Equity No. EQCV017835 ORIGINAL NOTICE TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT: You are hereby notified that a Petition has been filed in the office of the Clerk of this Court naming you as the Defendant in this action, which Petition prays for title to the real estate to be established in the Plaintiff. The attorney for the Plaintiff is Melissa S. Larson, whose address is 113 West Iowa Street, P.O. Box 329, Greenfield, Iowa 50849.

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Hearing is set for the 31st day of July, 2015, at 1:30 o'clock P.M. in the courthouse in Creston, Union County, Iowa.

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IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR UNION COUNTY Estate of LEONARD C. PAGE, Plaintiff, vs.

WILMA E. BOAN, And her unknown heirs, devisees, grantees, assignees, successors in interest and their unknown spouses and the unknown claimants of the following described real estate situated in Union County, Iowa, Lot Numbered Thirty (30) and the West Thirty (30) feet of Lot Numbered Twenty-Nine (29) in Norton's Addition to Kent, Union County, Iowa, Defendants.

Equity No. EQCV017836 ORIGINAL NOTICE TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT: You are hereby notified that a Petition has been filed in the office of the Clerk of this Court naming you as the Defendant in this action, which Petition prays for title to the real estate to be established in the Plaintiff. The attorney for the Plaintiff is Melissa S. Larson, whose address is 113 West Iowa Street, P.O. Box 329, Greenfield, Iowa 50849.

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was a perfect pitch to hit, right down the middle.”

Atlantic closed it to 4-3 in the top of the sixth. Erin Olsen doubled, Brooke Newell and Alexis Handel each singled and Bruck had an RBI groundout.

The top of the seventh inning appeared to be void of any dramatics when it started with a groundout to second and a sprint by center fielder Josie Sickels for Jo. Sickels a diving catch in the left-center gap.

But the Trojans put two runners on base with singles.

Creston’s sole possession of the conference lead hung in the balance as eighth-grader Baylee Newell came to bat. She hit a slicing fly ball to left caught

by Jami Sickels, ending the Atlantic threat.

Creston outhit the Trojans 7-6, including three by Josie Sickels in the leadoff position.

“I told the kids I was proud of them, it was a good bounce back win,” McCabe said. “It’s not like they’re chopped liver by any means.

It keeps (conference race) in our hands. We have three games left and we’ll see

what we can do with it.”

Looking ahead Creston, 22-6 overall and ranked 10th in Class 4A, travels to Red Oak tonight before hosting Kuemper Catholic in an 11 a.m. doubleheader Monday before hosting Winterset Monday night on senior recognition night.

Lewis Central, 14-4 in the league, finishes today with a doubleheader against Glenwood, which has six conference defeats. Atlantic ends league play at 15-5, and is 26-10 overall.

“We need to win our last three games so we don’t have to share,” Briley said.

Both Briley and Higgins called the game one loss a “wake-up call” for the team, managing only one hit against the Trojan backup pitcher.

“I think we came in with the mentality that this is their number two pitcher, and we can just smack the ball,” Briley said. “We were just not hitting well. It was huge to get the win after losing the first game.”

Creston misplayed a bunt with a runner aboard in the first inning of the night, with Erin Olsen scoring as the throw sailed past first baseman Alli Thomsen. The Panthers never could make up the early deficit.

“That sometimes sets the tone for us, good or bad, unfortunately,” McCabe said.

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Creston right fielder Alyssa Higgins throws to first base to end the second inning of Thursday’s opener after fielding a one-hopper by Atlantic’s Nicole Baier, who was unable to beat the throw to the bag.

“We get something like that and let it bug us for a bit. On the other hand, somebody makes a big play or gets a big hit, and we all tend to jump on the train there.

That was big to get a good start in the second game.

I thought we were a little impatient and chased some things in that first game. But give Tori credit there, she threw a nice ballgame for them.”

Atlantic 2, Creston 0 R HE Atlantic 100 100 0 — 2 7 1 Creston 000 000 0 — 0 1 1

A: Tori Bruck 3K 3BB and Brooke Newell. Cr: Haylee LaMasters 2K 1BB and Natalie Mostek. W — Bruck. L— LaMasters. 2B — A: Nicole Baier, Gabrielle Jordahl. RBI — A: Baier 1. Multiple hitters — A: Erin Olsen 2.

Creston 4, Atlantic 3 R HE Atlantic 010 002 0 — 3 6 1 Creston 300 100 x — 4 7 3 A: Ally Anderson 1K 1BB, Tori Bruck (4) 1K 1BB and Brooke Newell. Cr: Taylor Briley 4K 0BB and Natalie Mostek. W — Briley. L— Anderson. HR — Cr: Alyssa Higgins. 3B — Cr: Haylee LaMasters. 2B — A: Tori Bruck; Cr: Shelby Palser. RBI — A: Bruck 1, Gabrielle Jordahl 1; Cr: LaMasters 1, Brenna Baker 1, Palser 1, Higgins 1. Multiple hitters — Cr: Josie Sickels.

action this afternoon at Treynor, before traveling to Winterset on Tuesday.

Junior varsity The Creston JV team lost to Atlantic on Thursday, 11-2.

Deaven Reese was 2-for2 in the game with an RBI, while Tucker Flynn had a hit with an RBI. Garrett Dahl, Cory Marquardt and Bryce Fitzgerald each recorded a hit.

Fitzgerald pitched all five innings with seven hits, four earned runs, 10 walks and two strikeouts.

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state parks and Shimek Forest (except the 3-mile Wet Weather Trail) and Stephens Forest. However, if dry weather conditions continue, equestrians are encouraged to call individual areas for re-openings.

Closure information is posted on the DNR website at www.iowadnr.gov/ parks and the parks reservation site at http://iowastateparks.reserveamerica.com.

Current information is also available by calling individual park offices directly.

Turkey count The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is looking for volunteers to help with its annual wild

turkey survey this summer.

The work is pretty simple: while outdoors in Iowa this July and August, keep an eye out for wild turkeys.

If you see one, determine if it is an adult female or adult male (males have beards on their breast), and whether there are young poults (baby turkeys).

Count the number of young, make a note of the date and the county in which you saw the turkey(s) and then report your sighting online to the Iowa DNR’s Wildlife Bureau athttp://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/2115256/Iowa-Wild-Turkey-Reports

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Must hummingbirds see red?

Dear Heloise: I know you have written about HUMMINGBIRDS, and I have a question: Is it necessary that the nectar be red? I have seen it sold both ways. — Kayla, via email.

No, it’s not necessary to have red nectar, whether commercial or homemade. More and more evidence is showing that red food coloring is harmful to hummers. Most hummingbird feeders have red parts, and hummers are attracted to red. The nectar from flowers is mostly clear, so the little dive bombers are used to clear nectar. Why take a chance of harming a hummingbird?

Hummer food is easy to make. Use 1/4 cup of regular white sugar for 1 cup of water.

Some folks shake the container until the sugar is dissolved; others add some hot water to the sugar to dissolve it, then to the whole batch.

Most importantly, hummingbird feeders need to be cleaned often, especially if they are placed in a hot or direct-sunlight location. The “sugar water” solution can look dirty pretty fast and even start growing bacteria.

Every few days, empty the feeder and clean it out with ONLY hot water and a bottle

Hints from Heloise brush.

DO NOT USE dish soap.

Scrub well, fill with water, shake, scrub again, shake, then one more rinse. That’s it!

— Heloise P.S.: There is a feeder right outside the sunroom window where I am writing this column right now. Seeing these supersonic birds just makes me smile! They do sound like jets when buzzing overhead.

SEND A GREAT HINT TO: Heloise P.O. Box 795000 San Antonio, TX 782795000 Fax: 1-210-HELOISE Email: Heloise@Heloise. com TRAVEL HINT Dear Heloise: I always keep one or two binder clips in my luggage. They are stronger than hair clips. I use them to keep the hotel drapes closed.

Less light helps me get a good night’s sleep. — A Reader in San Antonio NOTES FOR HOUSE

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Dear Heloise: In the “notes” section of my smartphone, I started a list of things I need around the house. It includes the size of air filter, the ink-cartridge number and brand for the printer, the type of water-softener pellets, etc. I always have the information I need handy and don’t have to worry about buying the wrong thing! — Deanne, via email DOUBLE-SIDED PRINTING Dear Heloise: I sometimes have to print documents double-sided. I always forget which way to put the paper in so it prints the right way. The last time, I wrote the information down on a sticky note and taped it to the printer. Now the next time I need to do this task, I won’t waste time figur- BEETLE BAILEY® by Greg & Mort Walker ing out which way the paper goes. — Suzanne, via email PORTION CONTROL Dear Heloise: I have been reading your column for years and enjoy all the helpful hints you share. Here is one for those, like me, who struggle to diet and cut back on eating: When you are trying to diet, use the snack baggies to pack a snack or your lunch. This really helps control portions. — Valerie H., Flint, Texas (c)2015 by King Features BLONDIE® by Dean Young Syndicate Inc.

Horoscope Saturday, July 4, 2015 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You might feel concerned about a friend today. You even might feel maternal toward someone. It’s a good day for a confidential conversation with someone.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Personal details about your life seem to be made public today.

In fact, people in authority are aware of this. You should be aware of this, too. (Gulp) GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Do anything that gives you a sense of adventure today.

Travel if you can. If you can’t, then be a tourist in your own city. Visit ethnic restaurants and talk to people from other countries.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) This is a good day to wrap up loose details regarding shared property, inheritances, insurance matters and debt. Discussions with others will be quite intense.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Today the Moon is opposite your sign, which means you have to compromise and go more than halfway when dealing with others. This is no big deal. Be accommodating.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Do something today to get better organized. Get rid of stuff you no longer need. Throw things away or recycle them.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) You want to play today! Take a long lunch if you can, or leave work early. Meet a friend after work. Do something so that you feel you’re getting some perks.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) You’ll enjoy cocooning at home today. Family conversations could be significant, especially with a female family member. Listen with genuine interest. (Don’t fake it.)

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) This is a busy day.

Your hands are full! Short trips, errands and discussions with everyone will keep you on the go. Make a list this morning and stick to it.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) You feel possessive about your possessions today, which is why you don’t want to lend anything to anyone. This also is why it’s a good day to clean or repair something that you own.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb.

18) The Moon is in your sign today, which makes you more excitable. However, it can bring you a bit of extra good luck.

Yay! PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Work alone or behind the scenes today so you can catch your breath. Do something to nurture yourself so you feel loved. Self-appreciation is important.

YOU BORN TODAY You have a great sense of humor and a genuine desire to help

others. You don’t hesitate to dispense advice. Family plays an important role in your life, because you value your roots.

You make a difference in the lives of others. This year is the beginning of a fresh, new nine-year cycle for you. Open any door! Start a new business activity.

Birthdate of: Becki Newton, actress; Neil Simon, playwrigh. (c) 2015 King Features Syndicate, Inc.

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