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Pictured is a bluegill recently caught out of Twelve Mile Lake by an ice fisherman. Adam Randall, who is organizing the Snow Down Ice Fishing Tournament at Twelve Mile Lake, said the lake houses some of the largest bluegills he’s ever seen.

By SCOTT VICKER

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The Creston and Afton area holds several lakes that offer strong fishing holes for ice fishermen.

But, there hasn’t been an ice fishing tournament in the area in recent years.

That all changed when member Adam Randall approached High Lakes Outdoor Alliance about holding an ice fishing tournament on Twelve Mile Lake.

The inaugural Snow

Down Ice Fishing Tournament is 7 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 21 at Twelve Mile Lake. Registration begins at 6 a.m., and weigh-in is at 1 p.m.

“There’s tons of tournaments around. You’ve got one down in Diagonal, there’s a ton up north.

The West Lake one brings a great draw each year,” Randall said. “There’s tons of great lakes around here, and they just don’t get promoted during the winter as much as they do during the summertime. I think if you can get one going, start it

and get the ball rolling, you could probably see them popping up on all the local lakes, especially once Three Mile gets back running.”

Randall, an avid fisherman himself, took templates from several other tournaments he fishes in and used them to help set up the Snow Down Ice Fishing Tournament. Along the way, he’s tweaked a few things.

Entry fee is $100 for a team of up to two people.

Team members must fish within 10 feet of each other.

There is an optional big

“THERE’S tons of great lakes around here, and they just don’t get promoted during the winter as much as they do during the summertime.”

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ADAM RANDALL

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DES MOINES (AP) — Gov. Terry Branstad urged Iowa legislators on Tuesday to defund Planned Parenthood and prohibit public workers from bargaining for their health insurance, positions expected to create tension with Democrats unable to stop such efforts.

Branstad made the remarks during his annual Condition of the State address at the Iowa Capitol.

The Republican governor kept the remarks on abortion brief, but its inclusion in the roughly 30-minute speech also signified what he may push during his remaining time in office.

Branstad is expected to resign soon to become the next ambassador to China, but the timing is dependent on the U.S. Senate confirmation process.

“This budget ... redirects family planning money to organizations that focus on providing health care for women and eliminates taxpayer funding for organizations that perform a b o r tions,” he said before receiving a standing o v a t i o n Branstad from Republicans.

Democrats remained seated.

Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds, the incoming governor,

supports all of Branstad’s Condition of the State remarks, a spokesman said. Reynolds Republicans have complete control of the Iowa Legislature and the governor’s office for the first time in nearly 20 years. No state taxpayer money is currently used on abortions, but their focus on eliminating funding for Planned Parenthood highlights a longstanding ideological effort that’s been stopped by Democrats over the years.

Republicans with control in other statehouses around the country have passed legislation in recent years aimed at abortion restrictions, and similar action is expected in Iowa this session.

Other states that pulled the plug on using state dollars toward Planned Parenthood ran into legal challenges over federal funding, but Iowa Republicans are seeking a somewhat different course.

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Ex-lottery official received severance amid jackpot scandal IOWA CITY (AP) — A prominent lottery official who was stripped of power after a subordinate allegedly carried out a prolonged jackpot-rigging scheme received a $284,000 severance payment, a recent tax filing shows.

The Multi-State Lottery Association made the payment to its longtime executive director Chuck Strutt as part of a “voluntary termination agreement” signed March 31, according to its 2016 tax return. The filing, released by the group in response to a request by The

Associated Press, also reveals that its legal and security expenses have skyrocketed as a result of the case.

The group’s board, which includes directors from the 37 state and territorial lotteries that are members, placed Strutt on leave Oct. 15, 2015, after the disclosure that the jackpot-fixing allegations against former employee Eddie Tipton had expanded to involve prizes claimed in other states.

Investigators allege that Tipton, the association’s

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DEATHS Carmalita Smith Hot Springs, Ark.

Carmalita Smith, 86, of Hot Springs, Arkansas, died Friday, Jan. 6, 2017.

A celebration of life will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18, at Oaklawn Church of God in Hot Springs, Arkansas, with the Rev. Terry Arrington officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Arkansas Hospice or Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Online condolences may be left at www.caruthhale.com.

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would cost, though the issue may evolve if the new Republican Congress and President-elect Donald Trump change how Medicaid federal dollars are distributed.

Ben Hammes, Branstad’s spokesman, confirmed the governor supports a state-run program. House Speaker Linda Upmeyer, R-Clear Lake, also indicated support.

Rachel Lopez of Planned Parenthood of the Heartland released a statement Monday night criticizing the bill and arguing the legislation would hurt low-income women and men accessing family planning services through their organization.

“These extremist politicians are under the mistaken and dangerous assumption that other providers will be able to absorb the patients that Planned Parenthood of the Heartland currently serves,” she said.

Branstad also said he wants to create one statewide health care contract for public workers, a move that would require removing language in the state’s collective bargaining law that currently allows public workers to work with their employers on setting the conditions of health insurance. Unions have said Branstad’s proposal would increase costs for public workers such as police officers, firefighters and other first responders.

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born July 16, 1930, in Corning. Carmalita was a member of Oaklawn Church of God in Hot Springs.

Carmalita is survived by her daughter Lynn Miller (Paul) of Hot Springs, Arkansas,; grandchildren, Ann Snyder, Gail Chinnock (Jason), Zach and A.J. Germany; great-grandchildren, T.J. Miller-Snyder, Katherine and Andrew Snyder; sonin-law Kenneth Germany (Shelly) of Hot Springs, Arkansas; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Carmalita was preceded in death by her parents; husband Arthur W. Smith; daughter Suann Germany; four brothers and four sisters.

Republicans have been clear that they support the governor’s initiative, but they have been vague about whether they would make other changes to the collective bargaining law.

Statehouses in at least Kentucky and New Hampshire are considering legislation that progressive groups say will weaken unions, a move that would be similar to action in Wisconsin in 2011.

For now, Branstad has focused on health insurance, arguing that one statewide contract “can provide quality health care at a significantly lower cost and give local governments more flexibility to provide better wages and meet other needs.” The governor did not provide more details on the plan or the savings.

Branstad’s speech comes shortly after he released his formal spending recommendations for the budget year that begins in July.

They include a directive to state agencies to make cuts to plug in a roughly $110 million shortfall in the current $7.2 billion budget.

Democrats pounced on the budget shortfall, but they expressed disdain for the proposals regarding abortion and collective bargaining. House Minority Leader Mark Smith, D-Marshalltown, said Democrats could organize public hearings and slow down legislative debate through procedural moves.

“We will be exercising all options that we have available to us as members of the General Assembly,” he said.

Moscow denies having compromising information about Trump MOSCOW (AP) — The Kremlin has not collected compromising information about U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, President Vladimir Putin’s spokesman declared Wednesday, deriding the report as a “complete fabrication and utter nonsense.”

“This is an evident attempt to harm our bilateral ties,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters in Moscow. “The Kremlin does not engage in collecting compromising information.”

A U.S. official told The Associated Press on Tuesday that intelligence officials had informed Trump about an unsubstantiated report

that Russia had compromising personal and financial information about him. The official spoke on the condition of anonymity because the official was not allowed to publicly discuss the matter.

After news reports were published about the briefing, Trump tweeted: “FAKE NEWS - A TOTAL POLITICAL WITCH HUNT!” Peskov dismissed the report on compromising information on Trump but commented that the allegations could be used to keep American politicians from wanting to improve ties with Russia.

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team with a prize for biggest crappie and biggest bluegill.

The tournament is open to both bluegill and crappie, with a limit of 40 panfish per team to stay within state regulations.

There is a mandatory fish house and equipment inspection prior to takeoff.

“We’re going to have two starting locations to kind of split up the lake so you’re not traveling a quarter of a mile to get to your fishing locations,” Randall said.

“Come out and try to catch the biggest 40 fish. We’re going to give away a lot of money and there’s great prizes from sponsors we were able to acquire for the tournament.”

The top three teams will split 50 percent of entry fees paid for the tournament, with first place receiving 25 percent, second place 15 percent and third place 10 percent. Fourth place receives two JT Outdoors cus-

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former information security director, installed software code on random number generators used by lotteries that allowed him to predict winning combinations on three days of the year. Investigators say Tipton and his associates used that knowledge to buy winning tickets worth millions of dollars in Colorado, Oklahoma, Wisconsin, Kansas and Iowa between 2005 and 2011.

Tipton’s friend, Texas businessman Robert Rhodes, pleaded guilty Monday to his role in unsuccessfully trying to claim a $14.5 million Hot Lotto ticket that Tipton bought in Iowa. He is also expected to plead guilty to charges in Wisconsin, where he told investigators that he had split a $783,000 Megabucks jackpot with Tipton in 2008.

Tipton and his brother, a former Texas justice of the peace, are awaiting trial in

its Facebook page and it received more attention than anything the organization has ever posted.

Twelve Mile Lake is a prime spot for ice fishing right now, according to Randall.

“It’s just loaded with big crappie and big bluegills,” he said. “The way the lake is set up with deep structure, deep drop-offs and how deep the lake is, it gives the fish nothing but room to get bigger and bigger. It’s a good possibility someone could catch a state record out of that lake. And, with the ice as thick as it is, you’re free to move around basically everywhere.”

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Randall said sponsors from Joker Custom Tackle fished the lake over the weekend and caught some of the biggest bluegills he’s ever seen.

According to Randall, Twelve Mile Lake also houses large perch and walleye. He said fishermen who catch a perch or walleye the day of the tournament and want to keep them are able to, as long as they are kept in a separate bucket from the bluegill and crappie that will be weighed for the competition.

The event will also include a cookout during weigh-ins.

The remainder of the proceeds, not given away as prize money, will stay in Union County.

“This will be a fundraiser for High Lakes Outdoor Alliance,” Berry said. “This money will go back into Union County, potentially to stock lakes, potentially for other projects.”

For more information on the Snow Down Ice Fishing Tournament, visit the High Lakes Outdoor Alliance Facebook page.

Iowa. No other lottery association employees, including Strutt, have been accused of any wrongdoing. Strutt has cooperated with the investigation and prosecution.

Strutt, who was the Iowa-based association’s first employee in 1987 and helped run the popular Powerball game since its inception, said he was shocked to learn of the allegations against Tipton, saying the organization was “defrauded by a trusted person.” In his first interview since the scandal broke, Strutt told the AP on Monday that he’s not aware of anyone internally who had suspicions about Tipton.

“The association had accepted practices in place to prevent fraud and Eddie Tipton found a way around them,” Strutt said. “Every lottery out there follows industry practices and is constantly on the watch for improving their security. But bad actors do sometimes get through. Eddie is not the first and he won’t be the last.”

Strutt, 64, said he had supporters and critics on the board. After meeting with them, he said he ultimately agreed to step aside so the organization could take a fresh look at what happened and plot its best path forward. He called his severance payment — which amounted to about one year of salary — part of a standard settlement for the industry.

“It is an American tradition that when a scandal rocks an organization, the head person often moves on,” Strutt said. “I understand that.”

Dawn Nettles, an industry watchdog who runs the Lotto Report newsletter, said state lotteries have tried to keep the jackpot scandal quiet and Strutt’s termination agreement appears to be part of that effort.

“They paid him off, but I figured he would have got a whole lot more than $284,000 because that’s just peanuts to them,” she said.

“To me, it’s just a cover-up and poor Chuck had to take

the fall for it, even though he’s about the most honest lottery person there was.”

In a statement, the association’s board praised Strutt’s long career but said that “new leadership will benefit the rebuilding of the association.”

Reeling from the scandal, the association’s spending increased by 17 percent, to $6.1 million in the tax year that ended June 30. That includes a surge in legal expenses to $560,830, or nearly eight times as much as it spent two years earlier. It also reported paying $147,650 to SeNet International Corporation, which has helped advise the group on how to improve its security.

The association is fighting two lawsuits that seek millions of dollars on behalf of players who claim they were defrauded or shortchanged.

One filed last week seeks class-action status and alleges that the association was negligent in failing to prevent Tipton’s alleged fraud.

“IT’S A good possibility someone could catch a state record out of that lake.”

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Chronic wasting disease cases rise in 3 Midwest states MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Wildlife managers have found two more deer suspected of being infected with chronic wasting disease near the southeastern Minnesota town of Preston, raising the number of confirmed and presumed cases in the area to five, the Department of Natural Resources announced Tuesday.

The does were killed within a mile of where the first two deer that tested positive were shot in November, which marked the first detection of the fatal brain disease in wild deer in Minnesota since 2010.

The DNR expects confirmation later this week.

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Fillmore County in November as part of ongoing testing the DNR has been conducting on deer killed by hunters in southeastern Minnesota, and they prompted the agency to test even more samples than originally planned.

A third deer, shot about 5 miles north of the first two, tested positive late last month. The disease also turned up farther north in two does at a deer farm in Crow Wing County in central Minnesota late last month.

There’s probably no direct connection between the two areas, which are separated by nearly 220 miles, but DNR officials

say they don’t know how the disease resurfaced after going undetected for so long. The disease has also turned up at five other deer and elk farms in the state since 2002.

Minnesota’s response The DNR will now consider having hunters kill even more deer in the area than first envisioned so scientists can better assess the prevalence of the disease and strategize on how to prevent its spread.

But the DNR’s wildlife research manager, Lou Cornicelli, said they won’t make any decisions until after the current special hunt to thin out the pop-

ulation in the area concludes Sunday. The DNR has declared a 371-squaremile disease management zone around Preston, imposed a five-county deer feeding ban and completed an aerial population survey. The DNR has also handed out around 115 permits to landowners that will let them or people they authorize shoot deer on their property starting Monday.

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Other prizes come from 3 Northern Jigs, Joker Custom Tackle, Get Bitten Tackle, Eurotackle and Fastenal, among others.

Austin Berry, member of High Lakes Outdoor Alliance, said the organization was excited to partner with Randall on this tournament to promote its versatility.

“We were excited because I feel like a lot of people think High Lakes Outdoor Alliance is just shooting, because we have a lot going on with the shooting range north of Three Mile Lake,” Berry said. “But, really, it’s fishermen and people who like to camp and people who like to hunt and shoot and kayak and canoe. It’s outdoors people. So, this is a good way to remind people High Lakes is interested in all things outdoors in Union County.”

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Upcycling: Upcycling or recycling, what’s the difference? That was the question for the East Union ASPIRE science club in Afton. charged with third-degree Predictions were made, tests were completed, and conclusions were drawn about different types of packing material and their ability theft 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Miscellaneous to be eco-friendly. Zoey Tessum, Willa Hayes and Riley Keller are shown upcycling packing peanuts into structures and pictures.

Hy-Vee. Harassing communication, According to a Creston 9:08 a.m., Tuesday, Grand Police report, Brodsack Avenue. pushed a cart full of grocerSuspicious activity, 12:58 ies out the front door of Hy- p.m., Tuesday, South Pine Vee, located at 600 Sheldon Street.

St. Luke’s College graduate of Creston High were named to the dean’s below a C-.

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Welfare check, 2:43 p.m., SIOUX CITY – Kaitlin School, and her parents are list for the fall semester of private, coeducational, fourthe 2016-17 academic year.

Brodsack was released on Tuesday, West Prairie Street. Briley, a second-year student Chad and Treana Briley of year liberal arts college with a They included Tiffany M. $2,000 bond.

Escort, 4 p.m., Tuesday, at St. Luke’s College - Unity- Creston. total enrollment of 2,900 stuShepherd, senior, of Corning —————— South Vine Street.

For more information, Point Health in Sioux City, Shelby Lynn Weis, 40, 611 Accident, 4:10 p.m., Tues- made the chancellor’s list for contact St. Luke’s College majoring in elementary edu- dents. Morningside College cation and Seth R. Maitlen, offers five bachelor’s degrees: W. Adams St. Apt. 4, was day, Sheldon Street. at 712-279-3149. the fall 2016 semester. sophomore, of Creston ma- Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of charged with possession of Escort, 4:47 p.m., Tuesday, —————— Briley did so by achieving joring in social and behavioral Science, Bachelor of Music, a controlled substance 10:05 West Adams Street. a GPA of 3.5 or above and Morningside science and general business. Bachelor of Music Education p.m. Tuesday in the 600 Traffic stop, 6:21 p.m., satisfactory clinical attainCollege The dean’s list recognizes and Bachelor of Science in block of West Adams Street. Tuesday, West Adams ment for that session.

SIOUX CITY – Mornstudents who achieve a 3.67 Nursing. Morningside also ofAccording to a Creston Street.

Briley is pursuing her Asingside College Provost Dr. GPA or better and com- fers a Master of Arts in teachPolice report, officers reTraffic stop, 6:35 p.m., sociate of Science in radiolsponded to a criminal mis- Tuesday, North Cherry ogy, which is affiliated with William C. Deeds recently plete at least 12 credits of ing and a Master of Science in UnityPoint Health. She is a announced the students who coursework with no grade nursing. chief call. Upon arrival, offi- Street. cers spoke with Weis. While Traffic stop, 6:46 p.m., talking with officers, a small Tuesday, North Sumner Avplastic bag fell from her per- enue. son. The bag contained two Traffic stop, 7:01 p.m., GREENFIELD – The together in the 1950s unThe event represents a decades of disuse, and now diazepam pills. Weis could Tuesday, Russell Street.

Warren Cultural Center der the name The Hi-Fis, return of some past glory features a multi-purpose not produce a prescription.

Traffic stop, 8:51 p.m., (WCC) in Greenfield will according to current leader of Warren Opera House, auditorium. The cultural Weis was released on Tuesday, West Montgomery transform into a ballroom Dale Menning. He joined the which opened 120 years ago. center also includes Ed & from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, group in 1985 and the name Dances were popular events Eva’s retail art store, sell$1,000 bond.

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—————— Talk to officer, 9:06 p.m., Jan. 15, for an afternoon of changed to The Stardusters. at the turn of the 20th cen- ing the wide-ranging works Michael Cox, 23, 516 W. Tuesday, North Division big-band music and dancing. “The little band with the big tury and into the 1920s and of more than 100 Iowa arThe Stardusters will play band sound” includes trum- ‘30s. tisans; lobby and gallery Mills St., was charged with Street. tunes from the 1920s through space, displaying rotating pet, trombone, saxophone, WCC opened its doors assault while displaying a Suspicious activity, 9:21 the 2000s, all with danceable exhibits; historic residence keyboard, bass and drums, in spring 2012 after a comdangerous weapon 11:01 p.m., Tuesday, West Mills bandstand styling. meeting rooms and a balcowith players from the Des plete restoration of the p.m. Tuesday at the inter- Street.

The center will be set up ny bedroom suite. InformaMoines area, Boone, and 1896 Warren Building on section of West Adams and Suspicious activity, 9:25 club style, with table and Harlan, said Menning, who is the town square in Green- tion about the center and North Jarvis streets. p.m., Tuesday, West Adams chairs, and wine, beer, soft from Guthrie Center. field. The Opera House, events there is available at According to a Creston Street. drinks and snacks available “We play a little bit of with its landmark turret, www.warrenculturalcenter.

Police report, officers were Suspicious activity, 9:30 throughout the afternoon. everything: foxtrot, polka, has returned to life after com and on Facebook. dispatched to the 800 block p.m., Tuesday, West Adams Cost is $8 per person at the waltz, rock ‘n’ roll, country, of West Adams Street in Street. door. fast swing, whatever you like regard to a possible assault.

Information, 9:34 p.m., The band started playing to dance to,” Menning said.

Upon arrival, officers spoke Tuesday, North Pine Street. with a victim who said a Talk to officer, 6:23 a.m., Creston, Iowa male subject pulled a gun on today, North Pine Street. her and her friend. The vicREGULAR CATTLE AUCTION th tim said the subject pulled a hand gun out, worked the A Fridley Theatre Selling All Classes Of Cattle!!

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Driving tests on Wednesday mornings by appointment.

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

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

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

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OPINION

Creston News Advertiser | Wednesday, January 11, 2017

Creston and Union County deserve a great public library I’m weary and wary of the buzz about 2016 being such a bad year. I became a dad, which is an endless source of wonders (and worry), and our library achieved real improvements in services, programming and acquisitions.

It hurt to lose Councilman Randy White, who was always ready to share his experience with a new library director, but our inspired volunteers fuel my belief that Creston and Union County can build a great public library and cultural center.

As the leader of our capital campaign, it is my pleasure to announce our 2017 inaugural event – “Save the Star-Crossed Lovers.” On Feb. 10, 11 and 12, the library will host a murder mystery that only its patrons and friends can solve. Professor Kelly Franklin is writing the script, the Southwestern Community College drama department will entertain sleuths and Creston Friends of the Library will prepare sumptuous hors d’

David Hargrove Director

Gibson Memorial Library

oeuvres for the occasion. Tickets will soon be available at the library, and I’ll do my best to promote this special event in the weeks to come. Local businesses, if approached by one of our hard-working volunteers with a sponsorship opportunity, please consider purchasing an advertisement in the playbill for “Save the Star-Crossed Lovers.”

When it comes to supporting the Creston public library, the Creston Friends of the Library have no rivals. They have historically provided financial backing for our summer children’s programming, but lately, the friends stepped up to support our expansion plans with a donation of $10,000 to the library’s infrastructure fund. I am very

grateful, on behalf of the library staff, trustees and our capital campaign committee for this generous gift. If our capital campaign is to succeed, the friends will play a vital role in making it happen, and recent events suggest that they are up to the challenge.

In the meantime, we’ll continue to improve our acquisitions, programming and digital services. You may know by now, I’m fond of historians, and 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25, our library is hosting a good one.

An award-winning author of non-fiction books, Iowan Cheryl Mullenbach has won recognition from the American Library Association, the International Literacy Association and the National Council for Social Studies for her books about World War II, the Great Depression and the Industrial Revolution.

C-SPAN’s “Book TV” series featured Mullenbach’s talk at the FDR Presidential Library

and Museum at Hyde Park, New York, and her “Iowa History” column uncovers fascinating people, places and events from the state’s past. Learn more about her at www.cherylmullenbachink.com and save the date – Jan. 25.

Oh, and there’s much more for 2017! At 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16, we’ll host the inaugural meeting of the Creston Area Chess Club. Anyone who plays chess or is interested in learning is welcome, and we’ll have several tournament-size boards and sets available. I’ll be on hand to explain the rules and to give strategic and tactical tips, and my hope is that we’ll soon have a devoted following. Between now and then, I’ll be recruiting participants with the help of educators at SWCC, and in local schools. My hope is by the end of spring term, we’ll have enough interest to host a tournament.

I would be a poor advocate for Matilda J. Gibson, if I failed to

mention on Jan. 6 we began our winter reading program. Come visit with Adult Programming Librarian Merle Lee Pugh about the details. Another program that’s proven popular is Crochet with Hannah Kendrick. We’ll host her group 11 a.m. Jan. 16, 23 and 30. Crochet novices and veterans are welcome.

The library board, staff and our outstanding volunteers have high hopes for 2017, and I’m eager to do my part in making it all happen. We’ll soon partner with Iowa State Extension and Outreach to host a robotics club, and for this fall, we’re working with Union County Genealogical Society to create a Graceland Cemetery Walk. If you haven’t done so already, like our Gibson Memorial Library Facebook page, where we post programming announcements, historical ephemera and feature other fun items.

Thanks for all your support last year, and I am very excited to get to know you better in 2017!

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Back in business after retirement From Jim and Sandy Stalker Creston

Once in awhile, one of my ideas gets to be tested. I’d like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Ed and Anna Thompson for giving me a space in their store to do something I have spent the past 40 years doing until I decided to retire a year and a half ago. So, the wife and I (we find it’s better to make joint decisions) sold our bookstore and building to the Smiths, who run their own fine bookstore called the Bookwyrm at 210 N. Maple St. Everyone I talked to said retirement is fine if you can keep busy. So, we bought a house and for a time, set about doing house things. Retirement is fine, but I

find I haven’t got retailing out of my system, so we concluded I should do what I know how to do.

There is always room for multiple stores in a town. In the old days, we survived with multiples of shoe and clothing stores, why not two bookstores? Timing is everything and the time is now, once again. Our new store will be located inside Thompson’s Shop and Save, at 109 N. Maple St. We will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

Our system is new. Our books are not, but we have retained a trade-in policy. Our books are written in plain English (not text-speak). If you still like to read the old fashion way, stop and see a couple of semi-retired clerks anxious to sell books.

Cemetery donations would be appreciated From Jacquie Eblen Creston

Summit Cemetery, located four miles southwest of Cromwell would like to install a new vinyl fence.

Any donations would be greatly

appreciated to uphold the integrity of the cemetery.

Checks should be submitted by March 1 and can be made out to: Union Township Cemetery Fence Fund %Greg Weis 1969 Union Ave. Prescott, IA 50859

POLICIES

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2016

The return of Churchill HOLLYWOOD – God Bless America, and how’s everybody?

Donald Trump arranged for the return of Churchill’s bust to the Oval Office on Inauguration Day. Winston’s daily regimen included whisky, Cognac, champagne, plus two Scotch and sodas during breakfast. When Winnie stood up to the Nazis they had no idea which way he was going to fall.

President Obama was in Chicago on Tuesday to deliver his farewell speech to the nation as his second term comes to a close.

During the president’s speech, he said that he came into office eight years ago believing that what unites Americans is greater than what divides us. Well, we showed him.

President Obama gave his farewell to the nation speech in a heavily guarded arena in Chicago Tuesday but the security wasn’t really necessary in the president’s adopted hometown. Forget ISIS, the Red Army isn’t stupid enough to attack Chicago. They know they would be completely outgunned.

President Obama lectured the American people about race in his Tuesday farewell speech.

That’s not the hot issue. Right now, Hollywood is nervously waiting for Attorney General nominee Jeff Sessions to testify whether he believes that a vow to move to Canada is an enforceable legal contract.

The Golden Globes gave Meryl Streep the Cecil B. DeMille Lifetime Achievement Award

Topical humor Argus Hamilton

for Achievement in Drama on Sunday in Beverly Hills. She used the occasion to denounce Donald Trump. It was odd to watch America’s foremost drama queen being ripped to shreds by Meryl Streep.

Meryl Streep used the Golden Globe Awards banquet Sunday to lecture President-elect Trump about his immigration policy and try to paint him as a bully. She was cheered by the actresses and actors in the crowd. Abe Lincoln’s ghost visited Trump last night and warned him to avoid the theater.

Mel Gibson was singled out by reporters covering the Golden Globes Sunday for refusing to applaud Meryl Streep’s speech ripping Trump. Los Angeles is at a point of near revolt. There’s currently a mass boycott by tacos that are refusing to be the buffet at President Trump’s inauguration.

The New York Times doubted a Buzzfeed article Tuesday saying Russian police had evidence that Donald Trump, while in Russia, had engaged hookers to urinate on him in his hotel room in Moscow. Americans were shocked.

All this time we thought Trump was using spray tan.

Buzzfeed news site published a story that its own editor doubted Tuesday alleging that Donald

Trump, while in Moscow, once paid Russian hookers to urinate all over the hotel bed where Barack and Michelle Obama slept in during a previous stay. No one believes the story. Trump’s a hotel owner.

The Los Angeles Times reports that a California state prisoner just received a taxpayer-funded sex-change operation. He is now a she, and she will be transferred this week to a women’s state prison. The episode is going to be serialized in a new series on Netflix called “Penis is the New Vagina.”

The Weather Channel warned California homeowners of mudslides as the storms continued all week. During the last El Nino, Clint Eastwood’s house beat Steven Spielberg’s house to the ocean by five seconds. It’s the first time a Republican has won a House race in Los Angeles in 20 years.

North Korea’s dictator Kim Jung Un hinted Sunday he plans to launch a new round of ICBM missile tests. It’s a defensive move. So many of his ICBMs have barely made it into the ocean that the missiles have begun forming a barrier reef that protects the country from an amphibious invasion.

Charles Manson was reported near death in a California prison hospital. The Dow’s at 20,000, the California drought is over, pot’s legal, Fidel Castro’s dead and Manson is about to die. Trump said that we’d get tired of winning but we didn’t think it’d be before he even got sworn in.

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BUSINESS/FARM

Creston News Advertiser | Wednesday, January 11, 2017

McDonald’s customers give needed donations USDA announces Conservation Reserve

Program investments in Iowa

More than 115,000 acres in Iowa can begin enrollment to protect water quality and improve wildlife habitat.

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More than 2,000 items were collected from McDonald’s locations across central Iowa throughout the holiday season as part of Ronald McDonald House of Des Moines’ Giving Tree. McDonald’s customers were encouraged to take an ornament from individual stores’ tree that included an item of need and return with a donation for families staying at the Des Moines location. The facility provides a “home away from home” for families of seriously ill children receiving treatment in area hospitals, at no cost for as long as the need exists. It has served more than 13,000 families from across the state since opening in 1981.

Participating store locations included Algona, Altoona, Ames, Ankeny, Boone, Carroll, Center-

ville, Clive, Colfax, Creston, Des Moines, Fairfield, Fort Dodge, Grimes, Grinnell, Hampton, Indianola, Iowa Falls, Johnston, Knoxville, Marshalltown, Nevada, Newton, Norwalk, Osceola, Oskaloosa, Ottumwa, Pella, Perry, Pleasant Hill, Story City, Stuart, Urbandale, Waukee, Webster City and West Des Moines.

Items ranged from premature baby clothes to laundry detergent, boxed meals to gift cards, and 2,134 items were tallied in total for the drive.

About RMHC Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Iowa (RMHC), a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) corporation provides and supports programs that directly improve the health and well-being of children. The core services

are the Ronald McDonald House in downtown Des Moines and the Ronald McDonald Family Room located inside Des Moines’ Mercy Hospital. These facilities provide a “home away from home” for families of seriously ill children receiving treatment in area hospitals.

Each year, RMHC provides lodging and meals to more than 700 families from 73 counties throughout central Iowa. Families can stay at no cost for as long as their need exists. All RMHC-supported programs provide access to quality health care and give children and families the time they need together to heal faster and cope better. For more information on Ronald McDonald House of Des Moines, visit www.rmhdesmoines.org, or follow RMHC on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook.

MATURA thanks Stalker Chevrolet for toy drive

DES MOINES – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Executive Director John R. Whitaker announced Jan. 3 the addition of 115,000 acres that can be enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) in Iowa for critical wildlife and water quality efforts in addition to the 5423 acres of CRP grasslands announced in December.

“Over the past 30 years, CRP has helped farmers to offset the costs of restoring, enhancing and protecting certain grasses, shrubs and trees that improve water quality, prevent soil erosion and strengthen wildlife habitat,” Whitaker said. “Given the national cap of 24 million acres, it is more important than ever to pursue multiple benefits on each acre of CRP such that many acres are providing erosion prevention, water conservation, recreation for sportsmen, habitat for pollinators and protection of grazing land.”

Nationwide, farmers and ranchers now can enroll up to 1.1 million acres to restore high-priority wildlife habitat through the CRP State Acres for Wildlife Enhancement (SAFE) program, wetlands restoration or pollinator habitat improvements. In Iowa, an additional allocation of 50,000 acres and 25,000 acres are now available to enroll in the existing Gaining Ground for Wildlife SAFE and Pheasant Recovery SAFE programs, respectively, that, in addition to soil erosion prevention and water quality improvements, provides an excellent opportunity for landowners or producers to enroll land into CRP to establish a wildlife habitat cover to enhance environmental benefits for the wildlife habitat of the designated or surrounding areas.

In addition to the existing Iowa SAFE project announcements, an all-new SAFE project, called Iowa Early Successional Quail Habitat has been approved for 40,000 acres. The Iowa Early Successional Quail Habitat SAFE project, in addition to soil erosion prevention and water quality improvements, is designed to restore early successional habitat where it will be the most beneficial for bobwhite quail. Restoring top-quality winter, nesting and early suc-

Private pesticide applicator re-certification offered Jan. 19 in Corning CORNING – A private pesticide applicator re-certification (CIC) training has been set for 1:30 p.m.

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Pictured from left, are Stalker Chevrolet co-owners TJ Stalker and Todd Stalker and Stalker Chevrolet employee Trisha McDonald presenting collected toys to MATURA Union County Outreach Center Director Marcy Lane.

The season of giving lived up to its name for Stalker Chevrolet’s Christmas toy drive. This is the fifth year Stalker’s collaborated with people and businesses in the community to donate toys to

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All involved would like to extend their deepest appreciation to the businesses and individuals who helped make Stalker Chevrolet’s

toy drive and MATURA’s Adopt-A-Family program a success. In 2016, MATURA Union County Outreach was able to provide Christmas gifts to 170 children and 75 families.

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cessional habitats will help increase Iowa quail populations. Other grassland birds and species, especially pollinators, will benefit as well.

Throughout the Obama Administration, USDA has generated thousands of critical partnerships to conserve and protect our natural resources on working landscapes, while enrolling a record number of acres in conservation programs. Seventy percent of the nation’s land is owned and tended to privately, and America’s farmers, ranchers and landowners have willingly stepped up to address the growing impacts of a changing climate. With USDA’s support, they work to implement voluntary practices that improve air and water quality, prevent soil erosion and create and protect wildlife habitat.

Since 2009, USDA has invested more than $29 billion to help producers make conservation improvements, working with as many as 500,000 farmers, ranchers and landowners to protect land and water on over 400 million acres nationwide.

To learn more about FSA’s conservation programs, visit www.fsa.usda.gov/conservation or contact a local FSA county office. To find your local FSA county office, visit https://offices.usda.gov.

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PUBLIC LAND AUCTION TRACT 1: 156 ACRES & TRACT 2: 86.37 ACRES MOUNT AYR, IOWA - LIBERTY TWP

DIAGONAL, IOWA - WASHINGTON TWP

THURSDAY, JANUARY 19TH AT 10:30 AM DIAGONAL COMMUNITY CENTER 308 BROADWAY ST., DIAGONAL, IA Location of Tract 1: MOUNT AYR, IA FARM: 156 Acres +/-, 4 mi N of Mount Ayr, IA on Hwy 169 then 4 mi E on J25 - located on the N side of the road. Liberty TWP, Sec 12, TWP 69 North, Range 29 West of the 5th PM, Ringgold County, IA. Location of Tract 2: DIAGONAL, IA FARM: 86.37 Acres +/-, located on southeast edge of Diagonal, IA on the south side of 165th St. Washington TWP, Sec 5, TWP 69 North, Range 30 West of the 5th PM, Ringgold County, IA.

FSA Information Tract 1 Farm# 3819 Farmland: 154.24 Cropland: 138.17 Corn Base: 54.88 Bean Base: 52.97 CSR2: 54.8 Taxes: $14.15/ACRE TOTAL BASE: 108.8

Tract 2 Farm# 3846 Farmland: 83.37 Cropland: 27.80 Corn Base: 5.7 Bean Base: 2.6 CSR2: 53.1 Taxes: $13.04/ACRE TOTAL BASE: 8.5

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Terms: 10% down day of auction with balance

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Thursday, January 12

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Join us at our open house for refreshments and a special ribbon cutting in celebration of our expansion. Learn more about our Ribbon cutting at 10 a.m. services and how we provide support and coordinated care to allow patients to 808 Laurel Street, Suite B Creston, IA 50801 continue living indepently in their home.

For more information about our services, please call (641) 782-6620.

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due at closing on or before 2/28/2017. Abstract to be continued prior to the Auction. Real estate taxes paid in full and pro-rated to closing.

Possession: Full farming possession for the 2017 crop year.

Agency: Auctioneers Rice Auction Company, Al Hughes & Jim Hughes Real Estate are agents for and represent the sellers. All bidders will be considered customers, not clients.

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HAGAR THE HORRIBLE® by Chris Browne

BEETLE BAILEY® by Greg & Mort Walker

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CRANKSHAFT® by Batiuk & Ayers

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HINTS FROM HELOISE What is broccolini?

HOROSCOPE For Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A secret love affair might take you over the moon today. Yes, you might be swept away by the romance of it all! Others will be involved in pleasant secrets.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20)You feel tenderhearted and supportive toward a friend today. In fact, some of you will feel so cozy with a friend that he or she could become a lover!

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Someone might ask for your creative input on something today. Meanwhile, some of you will strike up a new romance with your boss or someone in a position of authority.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Because your appreciation of beauty is heightened today, let yourself enjoy beautiful places like parks, art galleries, museums and gorgeous buildings. It will please you.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) In discussions about how to divide or share something today, you feel generous toward others. This is good; nevertheless, don’t give away the farm.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Relations with partners and close friends are warm and friendly today. That’s because you feel mutually sympathetic and understanding. Gosh.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Someone might ask for your advice at work today. There’s no doubt that you will feel sympathetic to co-workers.

You also will enjoy a chance to make your workspace look more attractive.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21)This is the kind of day where love at first sight might happen for some of you. You feel starry-eyed, vulnerable and ready for romance.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Family discussions will go well today, because family members are sympathetic to each other. You also will enjoy redecorating or making your home look more beautiful.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) You feel kindhearted to others today, especially siblings and neighbors.

Meanwhile, many of you can make money from your words today through writing, acting or sales and marketing.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) If shopping today, you will

be tempted to be extravagant because it will be tough to resist elegance and luxury. Oh yes! That’s why they call it luxury - and of course, it is irresistible!

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Today you feel very tuned in to the world, which is why you are sympathetic and open to everyone. You are very aware that kindness is important, and also that practicing kindness is the path to happiness. (Wow.) YOU BORN TODAY You are friendly, social and outspoken.

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I opened a can of kippered fish a couple of days ago, and the smell was very strong. It seems to linger in the house.

Is there some way to get rid of the odor? – Beverly S., Cheney, Wash.

Try boiling 1/2 cup vinegar and 1/2 cup water in a saucepan on low heat. If you don’t have time to stay

in the kitchen watching over a cooking pot, try sitting a dish of vinegar on the kitchen counter overnight. This should help not only with fish odor, but with any cooking odor. There are so many uses for vinegar, and I have a pamphlet filled with some of my favorite hints and recipes using it, which you can order online at www.Heloise.com, or by sending $5 and a long, self-addressed, stamped (68 cents) envelope to: Heloise/ Vinegar, P.O. Box 795001, San Antonio, TX 782795001. For fish odors on hands, wash with vinegar or lemon juice. – Heloise CONDIMENT ALTERNATIVE Dear Heloise: I love hummus. With so many different flavors available, even those who think they don’t like hummus are bound to find one they like.

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Points Baylor lost by to West Virginia Tuesday. Baylor’s 89-68 loss in Morgantown is the largest loss ever by an AP top-ranked team in men’s college basketball.

LOCAL BREIFS

Developmental basketball league for grades K-2 The Creston Basketball Association will be starting Wednesday for grades K-2 in the middle school gym.

The format of the league will be learning the fundamentals of basketball.

The dates for practices are Jan. 18 from 5:306:30 p.m., Jan. 25 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. and Feb. 1 from 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Cost is $30 per player, which includes a t-shirt.

Please make checks payable to the Creston Basketball Association.

Registration forms are available at the elementary/middle school office.

For questions or more information contact Brad Baker at bbaker@ crestonschools.org or Scott Driskell at sdriskell@crestonschools. org.

Maddred named ICCAC Division II athlete of the week STAFF REPORT

Southwestern Community College men’s basketball player Jamil Maddred was named the Iowa Community C o l l e g e Athletic Conf e r e n c e ’ s Maddred athlete of the week of Division II basketball.

Maddred led the way for Southwestern against Division I 19thranked Indian Hills in the Spartans only game of the week.

Maddred scored a team-high 21 points and pulled down nine rebounds. Maddred was feeling it from behind the arc shooting 4-for-4 from three and was also 3-for-3 from the free throw line.

Southwestern is 16-0 and ranked second in NJCAA Division II. The Spartans open ICCAC play Saturday hosting Kirkwood at 3 p.m.

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POI BOYS BASKETBALL Eagles bring the defense in win over Timberwolves

By KALEB CARTER

CNA sports reporter kacarter@ crestonnews.com

AFTON — East Union took advantage of strong defense in the second and third quarters to prevail 5145 over Southwest Valley at home in Pride of Iowa action Tuesday.

Mason Gossman led the way with 15 points and with tough interior defense alongside lengthy teammates Gabe Nixon, Casey Walter and Ryan Collins.

Walter scored 14 and Nixon dumped in 13.

The defensive side of the ball won East Union the game, as close shots to the basket went challenged by the Eagles. Southwest Valley shot just 19-of-62 from the floor.

“Any time on the road its tough.

Especially here,” Southwest Valley coach Andrew Focht said. “It seems like nobody shoots well it seems like.”

The Eagles led by as many as 20 in the fourth quarter before Southwest Valley made a run late. Grant Maurer came up with a few big buckets late on his way to 19 points.

Walter missed a few shots from deep before heating up with an assist to Gossman and a long 3-pointer toward the end of the first. He knocked down two of three free throws after Chance Cobb was assessed with a technical foul.

He started off the second hot, quickly knocking down two 3-pointers.

“Casey is the hardest working kid on the team,” East Union coach Matt Brown said. “He’s put enough time into his jump shot that he knows the next one is going in.”

The Timberwolves scored just seven points in the third period, as the Eagles repeatedly capitalized on Southwest Valley misses. Kyle Campbell and Trevor Jones helped the Eagles stretch their lead late in EU | 8A CNA photo by KALEB CARTER

East Union senior Mason Gossman looks for room to maneuver between three Southwest Valley players (junior Jace Petersen, senior Wyatt McAlpin and junior Grant Maurer) in the Eagles’ 51-45 home win Tuesday.

PANTHER GIRLS BASKETBALL

Creston snaps five-game skid with home win

By RYAN KRONBERG CNA sports editor rkronberg@crestonnews.com

Tuesday’s first half showcased what the Creston girls basketball team can doing when it is clicking on all cylinders.

While the Panthers struggled mightily in the second half, they had enough to hold on and break back into the win column.

Creston snapped a five-game skid with a 59-49 nonconference win over Knoxville Tuesday at Panther Gym. “We needed a win for a lot of reasons,” said Creston coach Ryan McKim. “Winning beats the alternative. It’s good to get one.”

Creston played some of its best basketball in the opening 16 minutes. Creston was effective on offensive from both the inside and outside.

“In the first half, we played really well,” McKim said. “The girls were doing what we needed them to do for us to be successful.”

Creston’s defense stymied any threats Knoxville tried to make.

Creston’s rebounding was some of the best it has had all season.

“We rebounded well. We pushed in transition,” McKim said. “For us to play well in the first half, we did what we need to do.”

Creston led 17-7 after one quarter. A 13-3 run to start the second increased the lead to 32-12.

The combination of doing everything so well had plenty of smiles on the players and coaches faces heading into the locker room with a commanding 35-19 halftime lead.

“We were doing things the way we’re trying to get us to do all the time,” McKim said. “We played

CNA photo by RYAN KRONBERG

Creston sophomore Brielle Baker drives into the lane during the second half of Tuesday’s girls basketball game against Knoxville in Creston. Sophomore teammate Breanna Wallace (14) looks on.

pretty well when we do the things we need to do.”

The tables flipped in the second half, and it was Knoxville on fire.

The Knoxville defense held Creston without a bucket until Saige Rice hit a shot with 1:03 left in the quarter.

Still, Creston held a 41-33 lead after three.

Knoxville kept the momentum going in its favor in the fourth. A bucket halfway through cut the lead to four, 45-41. An animated McKim took a timeout, imploring his team to return to what they were doing earlier in the game.

While Creston didn’t quite do all that worked so well in the first half,

Creston had enough to hold on. Brielle Baker and Cammy Rutherford each made two free throws in the final minute and Creston picked up a couple of key stops to hold on.

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KRONBERG’S KORNER Drake men’s basketball off to solid start in Missouri Valley Conference play Bulldogs host Indiana State tonight after quality home win Sunday ■

DES MOINES — Two wins in the first four conference games might not sound impressive for some college basketball programs.

For a program that’s struggled through turbulent times at the start of the season, finding wins is a needed boost for the team’s psyche.

For the Drake men’s basketball program, two wins in the first week and a half of Missouri Valley Conference play has rejuvenated spirits in the Knapp Center locker room.

The Bulldogs picked up their second Missouri Valley Confer-

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ence win Sunday with an 88-76 win over Evansville at the Knapp Center.

“We’re so happy for our guys that they’ve been able to get rewarded in the last couple of weeks with some wins,” said Drake coach Jeff Rutter. “It’s a group that doesn’t get ahead of themselves.

We talk about winning possessions, talk about putting our best foot forward, talk about preparation. Today was a good day.”

Drake sits at 2-2 in the Valley heading into tonight’s league game against Indiana State at the Knapp Center. Tip is set for 7 p.m.

The Bulldogs then have their first meeting of the season with in-state rival Northern Iowa on Sunday.

Tip is set for 3 p.m. at the McLeod Center in Cedar Falls.

Three weeks ago, Drake’s men’s basketball team was searching for positive momentum.

Any kind of positive momentum.

Coming on the heels of a 2-10 start and an early-season coaching change, the Bulldogs were looking for a spark heading into Missouri DRAKE | 8A CNA photo by RYAN KRONBERG

AT RIGHT —Drake junior T.J. Thomas and junior Ore Arogundade celebrate after the Bulldogs’ 88-76 win over Evansville Sunday at the Knapp Center in Des Moines. Drake hosts Indiana State tonight at 7 p.m. in Missouri Valley Conference play at the Knapp Center.

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POI GIRLS BASKETBALL Timberwolves blank Eagles in fourth in home win

By KALEB CARTER

CNA sports reporter kacarter@crestonnews.com

AFTON — East Union’s girls basketball squad continues to be able to hang, but it can’t quite finish the deal just yet.

Southwest Valley blanked the Eagles in the fourth quarter on its way to a 5636 victory in Pride of Iowa Conference action.

“I thought the effort was great the whole game but it seemed like our intensity really amped up in the second half,” Southwest Valley coach Allen Naugle said.

East Union led 34-33 late in the third and trailed just 41-36 going into the fourth.

Southwest Valley’s press had allowed it to snatch away what had been a 2619 East Union halftime lead by frazzling the Eagles from even getting past half court for much of the third quarter.

“We’ve been having problems all year closing out,” East Union coach Mike Cooley said. “We’ve been in that situation about three

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the third with buckets as Nixon and Gossman went to work inside and out.

Southwest Valley, bothered much of the night by the officiating and quick whistles that the referees blew to try and take control of the game, finally figured out some scoring strategies. They went on their run late, but never got closer than six when Maurer

or four games where we’re in pretty good shape at halftime or we’re in pretty good shape in the third our fourth quarter and we don’t finish.”

Danica Sunderman hit a 3-pointer coming out of the locker room and Miah Hummel scored four straight of Southwest Valley’s points to pull within two, 28-26.

The Timberwolves’ frantic press turned East Union over repeatedly. Southwest Valley took the lead after it scored on consecutive possessions, first on a loose ball assists from Katie Taylor to Morgan Shuey and then a Shuey steal and layup to go up a point.

After an East Union timeout, a Callie Gossman 3-pointer put the Eagles back on top.

Southwest Valley regained the lead on two Jentry Schaefer free throws and extended it to three with a Shelby Nelson steal and assist to Shuey for an easy bucket.

Schaefer ended the night with 13 points and her second half play was big for the visitors.

“She was very patient...

She showed a lot of maturity for a freshman,” Naugle said.

Mara Weis hit a short jumper from beyond the paint to the left of the basket, to pull it back to 37-36.

Then came Miah Hummel’s spurt.

Hummel scored off an offensive rebound, two drives to the rim shortly thereafter and on two free throws.

With the Timberwolves outscoring the Eagles 15-0 in the fourth quarter, Hummel led the way with eight of those points.

“She’s got a lot of ability to come in and play for us,” Naugle said. He believes Hummel overthinks her play at times.

“She finished the year like that last year and hopefully that’s the way she’s going to finish out this year.”

Sidney McFee’s 10 firsthalf points led the way for East Union.

hit a 3-pointer with nine seconds remaining in the game.

‘I think the physical play got into our heads a little bit early and then I don’t know if we ever came out of it,” Focht said. “We had a lot of great looks in the third quarter and couldn’t get it to fall.”

Missed free throws by the Eagles played a part in allowing the Timberwolves to pull semi close.

“We worked on free throws. We will continue to work on free throws,” Matt

Brown said with a wry smile.

The gritty nature of the POI continues. Brown noted that all of the games the Eagles have played have been this way.

“They’re all we’ve had so far. Don’t know why it’d be any different going forward,” Brown said.

UP NEXT — East Union (8-3) travels to Murray (100) to try and put a blemish on the Mustangs’ record Thursday at 7:45 p.m.

SW (56) — scoring — Miah Hummel 4 6-10 14, Jentry Schaefer 5 3-3 13, Morgan Shuey 5 0-0 10, Katie Taylor 3 0-0 8, Danica Sunderman 2 0-0 6, Payton Thomas 1 0-0 3, Hailey Thomas 1 0-0 3. 3-point goals — 5 (Katie Taylor 2, Danica Sunderman 2, Payton

SWV (51) — scoring — Grant Maurer 8 0-3 19, Scott Palmer 3 2-2 8, Jace

CRESTON:

14. Fouled out: None.

Friday.

Knoxville (49) — 7 12 14 16 “That’s going to be a dog- Creston (58) — 17 18 6 17 fight Friday,” McKim said. JV CONT. FROM | 7A “We need to learn from what The Creston JV picked up we did well in the first half, ever. The sophomore tied for a 43-24 win. learn from what we didn’t do a game-high with 18 points.

Creston led 9-0 after the well in the second half and Wallace displayed the offirst and 20-6 at halftime. move on.” fensive potential she has.

“We played well,” said JV KNOXVILLE (49) — Hannah Swan 1 “We need that type of con- 0-0 2. Shaye Nichols 4 1-2 12. Kendrea coach Britt Roberts. “We 1 3-4 8. Katie Keitges 3 3-8 sistency from her,” McKim Richardson 18. Jada Agan 1 0-0 2. Alex Griggs 1 0-0 played really well defensaid. “I’m proud of her step- 2. Cassidy Pearson 0 2-2 5. Totals — sively. We stuck to the game ping up and knocking down 11 9-16 49. 3-point goals — 6 (Shaye plan and good results came Nichols 1, Kendrea Richardson 1, Katie shots and doing the things Keitges 3, Cassidy Pearson 1). from it.”

CRESTON (58) — Saige Rice 4 0-0 8. Bre we needed her to do.”

Kara Kinsella led the way 0 0-0 0. Lexie Little 1 1-3 3. Brielle Baker added 16 points, Ross with a game-high 18 points.

Baker 4 5-7 16. Bre Wallace 2 2-4 18. while Rutherford had 13 Kesia Stewart 0 0-0 0. Cammy Rutheford Kesia Stewart added seven 4 5-6 13. Totals — 15 13-20 58. 3-point points. goals — 5 (Brielle Baker 1, Bre Wallace points Knoxville’s Katie Keitges 4). Rebounds 39 (Cammy Rutherford 12, CRESTON scoring (43) — Bre Ross Lexi Little 9, Brielle Baker 6). Assists 2. Kara Kinsella 18, Sydney Hartsock had 18 points.

13 (Saige Rice 4, Lexie Little 3, Brielle 5. Kesia Stewart 7. Heylee Shields 4.

UP NEXT — Creston (4- — Baker 3). Steals 8 (Cammy Rutherord 4). Grace Root 3.

7) is at Denison-Schleswig Blocks 1 (Cammy Rutherford 1). Fouls Knoxville (24) — 0 6 11 7

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Valley Conference play.

The Bulldogs have started to find that spark.

Drake’s win Sunday showed how far the team has come. Earlier in the season, a game like Sunday’s was one the Bulldogs would have lost.

That’s starting to change.

“Our struggles early played a big part in that,” said junior Reid Timmer.

“We’ve been in those situations before. We’re finally able to execute where maybe in a few other games early in the season we were unable to and lose a few games by two or three points.”

Coming out of the under-four minute media timeout, the Bulldogs seized control with a 14-0 run.

“Going into the end, we knew we were not playing to our potential,” Timmer said.

“We said this is the time to go win the game, to do this and that. We went out of that huddle with full confidence being able to execute.”

Ore Arogundade buried a couple of key triples. The

Bulldogs made four free throws in that stretch, along with a layup from T.J. Thomas.

“We play to win, not to lose,” Arogundade said. “It’s a matter of being confident.

If I can knock it down and change it I do.”

The Bulldogs made four more free throws in the final 45 seconds to seal it.

Drake’s defense came up with key stops in the final four minutes, holding Evansville without a field goal on eight straight possessions.

The Bulldogs went exclusively to a man-to-man defense down the stretch.

Drake’s defense was as salty as its been all season when it needed to be.

“Thinking back to games in the balance like it was there at the end, it’s as good as its been,” Rutter said.

“Those were big-time defensive possessions, and for us to be in base defense and be able to finish and execute like that was special for us.”

Drake made all the little plays late as well. A jump ball turned into a Drake possession and bucket. The Bulldogs drew a charge on Evansville offensive ace Jay-

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lon Brown late, then turned it into points at the other end.

“At the shootaround, we talked about confidence, more to let them know we’ve had it for awhile,” Rutter said. “The point of emphasis was grit and hustle. That’s something we never take for granted. We got outhustled the last two games and to compound it, we didnt’ shoot very well. It was that grit. All those things added up.”

Timmer was effective from the floor and at the line, coming out on top in a scoring battle with Evansville’s star Brown. Timmer scored a game-high 28 points on 8-of-12 shooting, including 4-of-7 from downtown and was 8-of-8 at the free throw line. He made six straight in the final 59 seconds to ice it.

CNA photo by KALEB CARTER

Southwest Valley seniors Katie Taylor (11) and Danica Sunderman (45) go up for the rebound in the first half of Southwest Valley’s 56-36 win Tuesday.

Thomas 1). FG Shooting — 21-56 (38 percent). Rebounds — 34 (Jentry Schafer 9, Miah Hummel 7, Morgan Shuey 7 Katie Taylor 5). Assists — 16 (Morgan Shuey 6, Jentry Schaefer 2, Miah Hummel 2, Payton Thomas 2, Shelby Nelson 2), Steals — 21 (Katie Taylor 6, Miah Hummel 4, Morgan Shuey 4, Danica Sunderman 3, Jentry Schaefer 2). Blocks — 5 (Danica Sunderman 5) — Team fouls — 11.

Fouled out — None.

EU (36) — scoring — Sidney McFee 12, Callie Gossman 6, Olivia Eckels 6, Ashley Malone 4, Kendra Kirkland 4, Mara Weis 4. Totals — 3-point goals 0.

Team fouls — 15. Fouled out— None.

SW (56) . . .— 8 11 22 15 EU (36). . . .— 8 18 10 0

Petersen 2 0-1 6, Wyatt McAlpin 2 0-1 4, Trenton Drake 1 0-0 2, Chance Cobb 1 0-0 2, Jadon Bohn 1 0-0 2, Chance Tepoel 2. 3-point goals — 5 (Grant Maurer 3, Jace Petersen 2).

FG Shooting — 19-62 (31 percent).

Rebounds — 35 (Scott Palmer 7, Wyatt McAlpin 7, Chance Cobb 6, Grant Maurer 5). Assists — 9 (Scott Palmer 2, Chance Cobb 2, Jace Petersen 2), Steals — 9 (Grant Maurer 3, Jadon Bohn 2, Wyatt McAlpin 2). Blocks — 3 (Wyatt McAlpin 2 — Team fouls — 33.

Fouled out — Chance Cobb, Wyatt McAlpin, Jace Petersen.

EU (45) — scoring — Mason Gossman 15, Casey Walter 14, Gabe Nixon 13, Kyle Campbell 6, Trevor Jones 2, Ryan Collins 1. Totals — 3-point goals 4 — (Casey Walter 3, Gabe Nixon 1). Team fouls — 15. Fouled out— Gabe Nixon.

SW (45) — 10 9 4 22 EU (51) — 11 15 10 15 Creston (43)

— 9 11 17

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FRESHMAN The Creston freshmen girls won 28-20.

Kinsella had nine points to lead Creston.

Creston outscored Knoxville 9-1 in the first quarter.

Creston led 22-9 at halftime and 26-12 after three quarters.

“We continue to play well when we run our offense through Kara in the post,” said freshman coach Mallory Peterson. “Defensively, it’s good to see improvement.”

CRESTON scoring (28) — Kara Kinsella 9. Emma Hanson 2. Sydney Hartsock 5.

Heylee Shields 6. Kylee LeMasters 1.

Danika Schultes 3. Kaylyn McClellan 2.

Knoxville (20) — 1 8 7 5 Creston (28) — 9 12 5 2

“He’s a scorer,” Rutter said. “He took good shots.

He let the game come to him. He’s going to hunt that thing.”

Arogundade added 17.

His baskets fired up the bench and the Drake fans.

“I try to bring a personality to this team,” Arogundade said. “It’s fun out there.”

The bench cheered baskets, defensive stops.

“These guys are all really pulling for one another,” Rutter said. “They do not care who gets the credit.

They all want to play. Everybody’s accepted their role for that game. They’re a united group.”

Contact the writer: Twitter: @ryankronberg Email: rkronberg@crestonnews.com

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Also looking for a pm cook in our food service department. Offering exible hours!

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Crest Haven Care Center 1000 East Howard Street CRESTON.

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Creston Automotive has an immediate opening for an

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN The right candidate would be customer-minded and be a self-starter. Hours are Monday-Friday 8am-5pm and every other Saturday 8am to Noon.

Ideal candidate must have a valid driver’s license, tools, and would have electrical systems background, but we are willing to train the right candidate. If not already Ford/Lincoln CertiďŹ ed, must be willing to obtain and maintain Ford/Lincoln CertiďŹ cation. Creston Automotive offers competitive wages and beneďŹ ts are available.

If you, or someone you know, is qualiďŹ ed for this opportunity, please stop by Creston Automotive, 410 W Adams St in Creston to pick up an application.

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Mon., Jan. 16- 10:00AM Grand Junction, IA. Tractors, Combine, Pulling Tractor, Tillage & Planting Equip., Harvest Equip., Trucks, Pickups, Trailers, Hay Equip,. for Nick Webb. Auctioneers: Tom Frey, Steve Bergren, Brandon Frey, Darwin West.

Friday, Jan. 27- 10:00AM Creston, IA. 156 AC M/L, Union Twn., Adams Co. IA for Marlene Preston, Nancy Lynne McKay, Alice Kay Tucker. Auctioneers: Darwin West, Steve Bergren, Tom Frey, Brandon Frey.

Sat., Jan. 28- 10:00AM Grand Junction, IA. Collectible Tractors, Forklift, Pickup, Camper, Lawn Mowers, ATVs, Snowmobiles, Collectibles, Antique Equip., Household for Joan Webb.

Auctioneers: Tom Frey, Steve Bergren, Brandon Frey, Darwin West.

RESTON UTOMOTIVE PUBLIC NOTICE

The City of Creston is taking bids for the lease of hay ground. The hay ground is located in three locations.

1. This property is located north-west of the waste water treatment facility and consists of 16 acres more or less. Parcel ID 2501000001500 2. This property is commonly known as the “Taylor Property� and is located north of Adams Street and east of Cottonwood Street and consists of Parcel ID 2501000001925 (east of the creek only – approx. 4 acres) 3. This property is located on the west side of the runway at the Creston Municipal Airport and consists of 45 acres more or less. Parcel ID 0501000029490 & 0501000029480 (south of the road –north of the fence), 0501000050275, 0501000049600, 0501000049800, & 0501000049700.

Sealed bids will be accepted for the three properties listed above individually.

Bids are due to the Creston City Clerk, P.O. Box 449, 116 W. Adams Street, Creston, IA 50801 by 4 PM on Jan. 20, 2017.

Site map and additional details are available at Creston City Hall.

Possession by the tenant to commence May 1, 2017.

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2-3 bedroom house, main floor laundry, main floor bathroom with walk-in shower, full basement with bathroom, attached garage, clean, ready to move into, nice location in Creston.

641-344-9675

The City of Creston and the

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for a three year lease of 95 acres of cropland.

The land is located north and north east of the Creston Municipal Airport. Sealed bids in an envelope marked “Airport Farm Lease� are due to the attention of Creston City Clerk, P.O. Box 449, 116 W. Adams St., Creston, IA 50801 by 4 PM on January 20, 2017 Site map and lease are available to view at the airport terminal building or Creston City Hall. Possession by the tenant to commence March 1, 2017.

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ExtraCare Services a division of HCI Care Services and VNS of Iowa is looking to hire Home Health Aides in the Creston area.

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SOW FARM TECHNICIAN This full-time position is responsible for the daily care of all animals at the worksite. Each technician is a vital member of a team of 10-12 people all dedicated to providing excellent animal care.

This entry level opportunity provides hands-on experience in many of the following areas: animal movements, breeding and gestation, farrowing, piglet care, recordkeeping and farm maintenance.

The ideal candidate will have a desire to work with pigs, a willingness to learn, a high level of dependability and a solid work history.

THIS POSITION OFFERS:

• • Base salary starting at $28,000 with potential for quarterly bonuses • All technicians earn $31,000 after only one year • Opportunity to advance career through Production ENTRY-LEVEL Leadership Program BASE SALARY •

vision, 401(k), Flex spending • Paid holidays, sick days AFTER 1 YEAR and vacation • Adventureland and Iowa State Fair Family Days • Get hired and refer a friend — we have a $1,560 Employee Referral Bonus!

$28,000 $31,000

Apply online at

apply.iowaselect.com or give Allyson a call at 641-316-3251 today!

We look forward to meeting dedicated professionals seeking career opportunities.

Madison County Health Care System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.

Iowa Select Farms is an equal opportunity employer.

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Creston News Advertiser | Wednesday, January 11, 2017

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CNA photo by SCOTT VICKER

‘Cold Coloring:’ Anna Weisshaar of Creston colors Tuesday afternoon during Gibson Memorial Library’s “Cold Coloring” for adults. The event was free to the public.

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“We should treat it with humor, but there is a sad side to it too,” he said.

“There are people who are whipping up this frenzy, who are doing their best to keep this witch hunt going.”

Peskov described the report as part of efforts to “keep harming the relations, not allow anyone to think about whether this is in the interests of both countries, the interests of the global community and what can be done to move from a total confrontation to a more constructive approach.”

Konstantin Kosachev,

chairman of the foreign affairs committee in the upper chamber of Russia’s parliament, was mentioned in the report as a key figure in the “Trump campaign-Kremlin liaison operation” who allegedly met with Trump’s lawyer in Prague.

“Concerning me, there is not a single word of truth in this so-called report,” Kosachev said in a post on his Facebook page, denying meeting the lawyer or visiting the Czech Republic in recent years.

“Such gaffes lead me to believe that either the report was compiled by provocateurs who have no information and just make it up by putting in the names of real people — or U.S. intelligence should all hand

in their resignations in the light of such poor quality of their work.”

Russian state television provided a muted coverage of the report, dismissing it as fake and pointing to its release timed to President Barack Obama’s final speech in Chicago.

“The release would help Obama to slam the door even louder,” Rossiya 24 television said. Noting that different sections of the report were written in different typefaces “it does not look like it was compiled by professionals,” Rossiya 24 said.

At the Russian parliament, LDPR party leader Vladimir Zhirinovsky on Wednesday defended the U.S. president-elect.

found at a deer farm in Buchanan County of eastern Iowa in December, and at a CONT. FROM | 2A shooting preserve in Davis counties, including three County in southern Iowa in bordering Minnesota. 2012.

Some 215 of the more than The cause and the 5,300 deer heads turned in risks by hunters last season testThe disease causes brain ed positive. Feeding wild lesions in deer, elk and deer is prohibited in most moose. It’s caused by an of the 43 counties to dis- abnormal protein called courage them from congre- a prion. Infected animals gating, and the movement suffer progressive weight of carcasses from them is loss and abnormal behavrestricted. But it’s been ior before they inevitably an uphill fight with limited resources and waning public interest. The state is updating its response plan with a goal of finalizing it in March.

The disease has also turned up in northeastern Iowa, in Allamakee County, which borders Minnesota and Wisconsin. Iowa’s first case among wild deer was one shot in 2013. Three more deer harvested there in 2014 tested positive, then two more from 2015. The Iowa DNR plans to continue extensive surveillance, concentrating on counties near Wisconsin and Illinois where the disease has been confirmed. It was also

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die. The prions can spread from deer to deer by noseto-nose contact, or via saliva and excrement, and can persist in the soil for years.

It’s related to “mad cow” disease, but there’s no evidence that it can spread to people. Still, health officials recommend that hunters wear protective gloves while field dressing and butchering their deer, and to avoid eating brains or venison containing spinal cord tissue.

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