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WASHINGTON (AP) — With coverage for millions of people at stake, Rep. Tom Price is facing pointed questions about President-elect Donald Trump’s health policies — and his own investments in health care companies — from senators considering his selection as health secretary.

While Price, an orthopedic surgeon-turned-lawmaker, is largely a known quantity on Capitol Hill, Trump’s

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Pictured is a stretch of North Elm Street this morning in Creston. Creston City Council is considering borrowing up to $5 million to upgrade its network of streets.

Creston City Council could borrow up to $5 million for the project ■

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Creston City Council is considering borrowing up to $5 million to address one of the most significant issues facing the city – its network of roads.

City Administrator Mike Taylor approached the council during Tuesday’s

regular meeting with the idea of fitting road improvements into the budget.

“We’ve been working with our budget, our committees and some department heads, trying to get our numbers dialed in,” Taylor said. “But, the big one is what are we going to do with our streets?

Every one of you, I’m sure, Taylor has been asked, has had people complain

to you. There’s obviously more streets to fix than money. And, we are limited on how much we can borrow.”

Taylor said the city’s borrowing capacity currently sits at $13 million based on the valuation of properties in city limits.

Approximately $5 million of that borrowing capacity has indirectly been committed to the city’s efforts to improve the waste water system over the next two to five years.

That leaves about $8 million left of the borrowing capacity. But, Taylor said he wants to leave some

cushion there and feels comfortable with a $3 million cushion, leaving the city with up to $5 million to borrow for the roads project.

Borrowing that money would make it “highly likely” it would have to be added to the city’s current levy to pay it back, Taylor said. Based on a 20-year term for borrowing $5 million, the impact levy would range from between $1.36 and $1.53 based on the given point in time per $1,000 of property valuation.

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bottom line on health care remains a mystery for Democrats and Republicans alike. Trump campaigned on repealing “Obamacare,” but at times he’s sounded more like a liberal, for example, with recent comments about providing insurance for everyone and taking on the drug companies.

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Study finds global warming could steal ‘perfect’ days WASHINGTON (AP) — Global warming is going to steal away some of those postcard-perfect weather days in the future, according to a first-of-its-kind projection of nice weather.

On average, Earth will have 10 fewer days of mild and mostly dry weather by the end of the century, the researchers estimate. Some places will get more days perfect for picnics or outdoor weddings, while other

places will lose a lot. Rio de Janeiro, Miami and much of Africa are big losers, while Europe and Seattle will gain nicer weather.

“It’s the type of weather where you can go outside and do something fun,” said study lead author Karin van der Wiel, a meteorology researcher at Princeton University and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric WARM | 2A

Funding problems could delay education plans DES MOINES (AP) — Two education initiatives created to improve Iowa schools could be at risk of delay or even disposal due to budget shortfalls.

The Des Moines Register reports that the state Department of Education has not requested money from Iowa to implement a crucial summer reading program as part of the state’s third-grade retention law.

Starting in the spring of next year, third-graders reading below grade level will be required to either

repeat the grade or go to an intensive summer reading program to move on to the next year.

The second initiative would switch schools from the current statewide exams to computer-based tests, which adjust the difficulty level of math or reading questions based on the students’ answers.

Iowa lawmakers are struggling with a $110 million budget shortfall, and are unsure if enough funding is available for the initiatives.

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Firefighters were washing the trucks after responding to a vehicle fire. According to a Creston Fire report, at 6:17 p.m., firefighters were dispatched to a vehicle fire in a machine shed located at 1616 210th Street. The owner of the vehicle, Gary Bailey, was able to push it out of the shed prior to the firefighters’ arrival. Firefighters then extinguished the fire. Estimated loss is $2,000.

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DEATHS Roger Burg Fontanelle

Roger Burg, 63, of Fontanelle died Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017, at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines.

Celebration of life services will be 11 a.m.

Saturday, Jan. 21, at Fontanelle United Methodist Church with burial Burg in Bryant Cemetery in rural Fontanelle at a later date. The Rev. Cathy Nutting will officiate the service.

There will be a luncheon immediately following the ser-

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Administration. “It’s not too cold. It’s not too hot. It’s not too humid.”

For the past three decades, the world has averaged 74 mild days a year. But by 2035 that will shrink to 70 and then 64 by the last two decades of the century, according to the study, published Wednesday in the journal Climatic Change. Mild weather was defined as between 68 and 86 degrees (18 and 30 degrees Celsius) with low humidity and no more than a trace of rain.

Any change depends on where you live and the time of year. For example, on average, the U.S. will lose nine mild summer days by the end of the century, although most is gained back with more mild days in the winter, spring and fall. The report estimates that Washington, Chicago, New York and Dallas will lose two weeks of pleasant summer weather but some is gained back. On average, Washington loses 13 mild days; Atlanta, 12; Chicago, 9; Denver and New York, 6; and Dallas, 1.

The biggest losers will be the tropics and nearly all of Africa, eastern South America, South Asia and northern Australia. Rio de Janeiro, on average, will see 40 mild days disappear. Miami will lose its only mild summer day and nearly a month of spring and fall mild days by 2100.

“The changes are more dramatic in parts of the developing world, where you have high concentrations of populations,” said NOAA climate scientist and co-author Sarah Kapnick.

Other places, especially northern developed ones, will gain some of what the tropics lost. England and northern Europe are big

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vice. Memorials may be left to the Roger Burg memorial fund to be established by the family at a later date. Online condolences may be left at www.steenfunerals.com.

Roger Keith Burg, son of Melvin and Eleanor (Warrior) Burg, was born Feb. 9, 1953, in Fontanelle. Roger was a resident of Fontanelle his entire life. He graduated from Fontanelle High School in 1971. Roger was employed at Wellman Dynamics as foundry support for seven years.

He is survived by aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Richard Burg.

thrown out that it’s a significant issue, but it’s a significant problem for the community,” Taylor said. “We have to start somewhere. ... The big thing is to get a consensus with are you guys comfortable with borrowing the money, get the word out and get some feedback the next few weeks.”

Tuesday’s discussion was just a launching point for the project. No decisions were made on how much money, if any, would be borrowed to improve the city’s roads, nor on which roads would be worked on.

“That’s probably the most common complaint I get is our streets,” Ward 2 Councilman Rich Madison said.

“For 18 years, we have

winners. Seattle should pick up nine mild days and Los Angeles, which already has a lot of nice weather, gets six extra by the end of the century.

The scientists didn’t specifically focus on whether the loss of mild days has already started globally, but they did see it happening in much of Africa and South America, Van der Wiel said.

Climate scientists usually focus on extreme weather — record heat, tropical cyclones, droughts, floods — and how they could get worse as the world warms.

Kapnick said she wanted to look at nice weather because her friends kept asking her what day to choose for good wedding weather.

The team used a middle ground scenario for global warming — not worst-case runaway carbon pollution and not dramatic cuts in emissions of heat-trapping gases — and ran different computer simulations to see what would happen.

It’s not just fewer nice days to enjoy. Fewer mild days will also harm agricultural production and allow disease carrying insects to thrive more in more places, said University of Georgia meteorology professor Marshall Shepherd.

Stanford University climate scientist Chris Field, who led an international study of extreme weather, questioned the purpose of the study: “Extreme conditions are the sharp end of the climate stick. It is in the extremes when things break and damage occurs.”

National Center for Atmospheric Research scientist Gerald Meehl, who also studies extreme weather, said a decrease in mild weather may not quite have the economic and health costs but there are other factors such as tourism “or simple human enjoyment.”

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Report of Iowa gunman turns out to be accidental shooting NORTH LIBERTY (AP) — Police say an Iowa man who claimed he was shot by a random gunman was actually the victim of an accidental shooting.

Police in North Liberty say the victim was shot in the leg and his condition is stable.

Officers are still investigating the circumstances surrounding Monday’s shooting at the Golfview Mobile Home Court. It’s not clear whether the victim, who has not been identified, shot himself or someone else did.

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Initially, the victim told police that he didn’t know the gunman. A witness reported that a man wearing a dark colored hoodie shot the victim with a handgun and flew on foot through the trailer court.

Further investigation revealed that the original report was false.

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would offer coverage through private insurers for people who can’t afford it.

“Nobody is going to be dying on the streets with a President Trump,” he said.

Trump offered no details but said his plan w o u l d “probably” turn Medicaid Trump over to the states in the form of block grants to cover low income people.

Price, 62, represents Atlanta’s northern suburbs and chairs the House Budget Committee. A budget hawk and a social conservative, he drafted his own plan to replace President Barack Obama’s 2010 health care law. It would have saved taxpayers money but covered fewer people, according to an outside analysis.

Democrats on the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee intend to question Price about the impact of Trump’s plans to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, now providing coverage for about 20 million people.

“Tom Price is one of the most extreme and partisan Washington insiders,” said Sen. Patty Murray of Washington state, the ranking Democrat on the committee. “We have to consider

“IT’S A significant issue, but it’s a significant problem for the community.”

been talking and talking about streets and haven’t done anything,” Ward 4 Councilwoman Marsha Wilson said. “So, it’s time, even if the $5 million is only starting, it’s time to put the talk up and do some action.”

Taylor noted there have been recent road projects completed.

Cottonwood Road was a 1-mile, $1.5 million project. Adams Street from Cottonwood Road to Park Street will be between $400,000 and $500,00.

“There’s been smaller sections uptown, but not a continuous area,” Taylor said. “There’s been some things we’ve done that we haven’t had to borrow for, but those are short and small sections.”

Taylor said another option includes not borrowing any money and using money from the 10-cent fuel tax fund, which would allow the

city to do a project of about $300,000 to $325,000 every other year. But, such a project would not get many improvements done.

Once it is determined how much, if any, money the city chooses to borrow, the city will then work with an engineer to determine the proper course of action moving forward with the project.

It’s possible some roads could be upgraded by an asphalt overlay. Others may need to be milled off before any improvements can be made since they have been overlayed so many times there is little curb left.

“Each road project may be completely different,” Taylor said. “Each section would have to be looked at independently by an engineering firm. If we agree we want to go through the borrowing process, we’ll need to get an engineer un-

der contract, and then the hard part is deciding what roads we want to do. Everybody will have a different opinion.”

Since no engineering work has been completed yet, Taylor said he doesn’t expect any potential project to be completed in FY2018.

“We maybe could get part of a project done in ‘18, but we’re probably looking at fiscal ‘19, which starts July of ‘18 before we see much happen,” he said.

“There’s a lot of work to do.”

what he would do to impact people in every corner of this country.”

Democrats will also zero in on Price’s investments, which have prompted questions about potential conflicts of interest and calls for a Securities and Exchange Commission investigation of possible insider trading.

Senior Democratic senators want to pause the nomination until an investigation can be completed, a request Republicans are unlikely to grant.

Last week, Price signed a government ethics agreement pledging to sell his stocks, but that didn’t stop the questions. The latest controversy involves Price’s purchase last year of stock in Zimmer Biomet, a major medical device manufacturer. The acquisition came around the same time that Price introduced legislation to suspend Medicare rules seen as problematic for such companies.

“This isn’t a witch hunt.

These are serious and disquieting allegations,” Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer of New York said Tuesday.

Trump transition team spokesman Phillip Blando said the Zimmer Biomet purchase was directed by Price’s stockbroker as part of ongoing management of the congressman’s investments. The spokesman also said Price had no advance knowledge and had not directed the broker to consider the company. Government records show that Price was notified about the

purchase more than a week after he offered the legislation. His spokesman said Price had been working on the bill for months.

Republican senators are closing ranks behind Price on the ethics questions, but they want him to provide a better sense of Trump’s ultimate objectives on health care. Over the weekend, the president-elect told The Washington Post that he is close to having a plan that will provide insurance for everybody and lower some costs. That surprised many on Capitol Hill, where Republicans are still looking for a path.

Republican economist Douglas Holtz-Eakin called Price “patient” and “thoughtful” — “not a fiery orator.”

The Department of Health and Human Services, which Price would lead, has a $1 trillion budget and about 80,000 employees. It runs major health insurance programs, including Medicare, Medicaid and HealthCare.gov. Price would also be ultimately responsible for the Food and Drug Administration, the National Institutes of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Generally, Republicans want to overhaul the health care system to shift a greater financial responsibility and risk to individuals. They argue that would help create a genuine market for medical care, leading consumers to demand lower prices for services.

Republicans would also

loosen many Obama-era regulations on insurers, such as limits on how much older customers can be charged, and requirements that certain benefits be covered.

They would cap the tax-free status of employer-provided health insurance. And Price favors limitations on jury awards in malpractice cases.

Emergency room doctor Leon Haley, dean of the University of Florida College of Medicine-Jacksonville, has known Price for nearly 20 years, since they both practiced at Grady Memorial Hospital, a major safety-net institution in the Atlanta area.

Although Price’s financial disclosure forms show him to be a millionaire, Haley says he believes that Price is aware of the needs of low-income patients. “I don’t believe he would make any intentional decisions that will harm patients,” said Haley.

That said, repealing “Obamacare” carries risks.

“What happens after the original plan goes away?” asked Haley. “If they want to choose something different, that is completely within the purview of the new administration. But until we have a defined plan, if you start removing things without adequate supports, that’s a concern.”

HELP is one of two Senate committees that will hold hearings on Price. The Finance Committee, which actually votes on reporting the nomination to the Senate floor, will conduct a hearing next week.

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4 dead in new shooting in Mexico’s Caribbean resort region CANCUN, Mexico (AP) — Gunmen attacked the state prosecutors’ office in this Caribbean resort city Tuesday, and authorities said four people were killed, ratcheting up tensions just a day after a shooting at a music festival in a nearby town left three foreigners and two Mexicans dead.

It was too early to say if the attacks were linked, but they were a marked intrusion of bloodshed into Mexico’s main tourism zone, a region that had previously been spared much of the violence plaguing other

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The governor of Quintana Roo state, Carlos Joaquin, said three attackers and one police officer died in Tuesday’s incident. He said five suspected attackers were tak-

en into custody. He urged calmed, saying the federal government was sending more security forces to the region.

A witness said the gunmen who attacked the prosecutors’T:5” office also

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A reporter at the scene saw police remove a body from a guard post near the building after the attack.

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Holy Spirit Rectory ReRun Shop, noon to 5 p.m., 308 W. Union St. Friends Helping Friends Bereavement Support Group, 3 to 5 p.m., Homestead Assisted Living private dining room, 1709 W. Prairie St. AA, 5:30 p.m., Crossroads Mental Health Center, 1003 Cottonwood Rd. Open meeting.

Southwest Iowa Dancers Jam Session, 6 to 9 p.m., Chicken Inn, 3 miles west of Creston on Hwy 34.

Thursday

Super 8 Club, 1 p.m., Regency Park.

Celebrate Recovery (a Christcentered 12-step program), 6 p.m., Crest Baptist Church, 1211 N. Poplar St. Southwest dance jam and pot luck, 6 to 9 p.m., Villisca Community Center.

Gambler’s Anonymous, 7 p.m., Assembly of God Church, 801 N. Fillmore St., Osceola.

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

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

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Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) brown baggers, noon open meeting, St. Malachy Rectory, 407 W. Clark St. No smoking.

Ladies Literary Circle, 1:30 p.m., hosted by Dottie Dunphy.

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 ‘50s dance, 7:30 to 10 p.m., Creston First United Methodist Church. Call Bob Cooper at 782-4403 for more information.

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

Saturday

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

Holy Spirit Rectory ReRun Shop, 9 a.m. to noon, 308 W. Union St. Family Caregiver Support Group, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Alzheimer’s Association office, 228 N. Pine St. For more information, call 641-782-4040.

Grand opening of Creston Area Food Pantry, Inc. and O’Riley Center, 5 to 7 p.m., 417 Wyoming Ave. Soup supper, relishes and desserts for freewill donation going to food pantry.

Southwest Iowa Dancers with Classic Country band, 6 to 9 p.m., Chicken Inn, 3 miles west of Creston on Hwy. 34.

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

Sunday

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), noon open meeting, St. Malachy Rectory, 407 W. Clark St. Creston Area Food Pantry, noon to 2 p.m., lower level 417 Wyoming Ave. Southwest Iowa Dance, 2 to 4 p.m., Corning Opera House, features “Paul Faye Band.”

Monday

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

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

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

Union County Genealogy Society, 6 p.m., Gibson Memorial Library. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Southwest Iowa Dancers, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Mount Ayr American Legion, walk-ons welcome. Last Monday, no walk-ons, band only.

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Austin and Brittney Smith of Creston are parents of a daughter born Dec. 16, 2016. Laney Michelle Smith weighed 6 pounds, 7 ounces and was 19 inches long.

Grandparents are Clair Lane Jr. and Marcy Lane, Deb Holner and Jim Holner and Dennis Smith, all of Creston, and Nancy Connelly and John Connelly of Afton.

Great-grandparents are Kris and Raymond Clark of Creston and Clair Lane Sr., of Greenfield.

Police

Kayleann Bishop, 824 S. Park St., reported the back window of her vehicle was broken between 2 p.m. Monday and 6:30 a.m. Tuesday while it was parked at 813 N. Lincoln St. Damage estimate is $250.

Miscellaneous Accident, 7:44 a.m., Tuesday, South Cherry Street.

Escort, 11:47 a.m., Tuesday, West Townline Street.

Information, 12:56 p.m., Tuesday, Laurel Street.

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Theft, 2:48 p.m., Tuesday, North Sycamore Street.

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Traffic stop, 5:59 p.m., Tuesday, West Prairie Street.

Traffic stop, 6:06 p.m., Tuesday, West Howard Street.

Assistance, 6:12 p.m., Tuesday, Luther Circle.

Assistance, 6:38 p.m., Tuesday, North Pine Street.

Disturbing the peace, 7:51 p.m., Tuesday, West Summit Street.

Theft, 8:20 p.m., Tuesday, West Adams Street.

Suspicious activity, 8:54 p.m., Tuesday, East Montgomery Street.

Incomplete 911 call, 9:12 p.m., Tuesday, North Sycamore Street.

Traffic stop, 9:29 p.m., Tuesday, New York Avenue.

Disturbing the peace, 1:18 a.m., today, North Elm Street.

Disturbing the peace, 2:20 a.m., today, North Oak Street.

Suspicious activity, 5:13 a.m., today, North Walnut Street.

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Mary Ellen Tucker, 50, of Afton was charged on an Afton Police warrant for unauthorized use of a credit card 4:45 p.m. Jan. 3 in Afton.

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Anniversary

Brown anniversary open house planned LENOX — The familiy of Wyn and Elaine Brown is hosting an open house in honor of the couple’s 50th wedding anniversary.

The open house will be from 7 to 11 p.m. Jan. 21 at Lenox American Legion, 106 W. Ohio St., in Lenox.

ed with American Postal Workers Union Local 813 were contacted by Iowa State Savings Bank in Creston regarding a union credit card. The account was reportedly maxed out and the regular payment was late.

The credit card was deactivated and arrangements were made for an audit to be conducted. Investigation by personnel from American Postal Workers Union Local 813 revealed personal charges had been made on the account by Tucker. Tucker acknowledged she had been repaying the union account using personal checks.

An audit of the account indicates between Jan. 1, 2014 and March 31, 2016, $9,921 of unauthorized personal charges were made on the credit card.

Tucker was released on $2,000 bond.

gation, 7:48 a.m., Jan. 9.

Disturbing the peace, 11:19 a.m., Jan. 9.

Ringgold County Sheriff

Zachary Ian Hall of Clive was charged with possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and driving under suspension 9:08 p.m. Dec. 23 in Ringgold County.

According to a Ringgold County Sheriff report, a traffic stop was conducted on Highway 2 east of Mount Ayr approximately 1 mile. The vehicle, a white Hyundai Sonata, was stopped for a minor traffic violation. During the stop, K-9 Heky was deployed to conduct a K-9 sniff of the vehicle. As a result of the sniff, a vehicle search was conducted and 3 grams of marijuana and drug paraphernalia were found.

Hall was released on Miscellaneous $1,000 bond.

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The first recipient will be awarded in May 2017.

The nonprofit DAISY Foundation is based in Glen Ellen, California, and was established by family members in the memory of J. Patrick Barnes. Barnes died at the age of 33 in late 1999 from complications of idiopathi thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP), a little known but not uncommon auto-immune disease. The care Barnes and his family received from nurses while he was ill inspired this unique means of thanking nurses for making a profound difference in the lives of their patients and patient families.

Nurses may be nominated by patients, families and colleagues. They are chosen by a committee of nurses and staff at GRMC to receive The DAISY Award.

Awards are given throughout the year at presentations given in front of the nurse’s colleagues, physicians, patients and visitors. Each honoree will receive a cer-

tificate commending her or him for being an “extraordinary nurse.”

The certificate reads: “In deep appreciation of all you do, who you are and the incredibly meaningful difference you make in the lives of so many people.”

The honoree will also be given a beautiful and meaningful sculpture called “A Healer’s Touch,” handcarved by artists of the Shona Tribe in Africa.

“When Patrick was critically ill, our family experienced first-hand the remarkable skill and care nurses provide patients every day and night,” said Bonnie Barnes, FAAN, president and co-founder of The DAISY Foundation. “Yet these unsung heroes are seldom recognized for the super-human work they do. The kind of work the nurses at GRMC are called on to do every day epitomizes the purpose of the DAISY Award.”

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Creston News Advertiser | Wednesday, January 18, 2017

The shameful war on Betsy DeVos The controversy over the nomination of Betsy DeVos as secretary of education has been, if nothing else, clarifying. We now know that working to give poor kids more educational opportunities is considered a disqualifying offense for the left.

For decades, DeVos has devoted herself to creating alternatives to a public-school establishment that fails its most vulnerable students, and she earned the eternal enmity of defenders of the status quo in doing it.

The assault against her by the teachers unions and their allies speaks to a certain desperation.

They have been steadily losing ground in the debate over educational choice at the state and local level, and now DeVos threatens to occupy the commanding heights of federal policy at the Department of Education.

Through her activism and philanthropy, DeVos has pushed for every form of educational choice, whether charter schools,

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school vouchers or tuition tax credits. She championed the charter-school law in her home state of Michigan and has been chair of the American Federation for Children, devoted to electing state legislators around the country who favor choice. (By way of full disclosure, her husband, Dick, sits on the board of the National Review Institute.)

Her nomination has elicited a motley collection of charges running the gamut from the silly to the serious, if wholly misleading: She’s wealthy. Well, yes, most philanthropists are.

She once spoke of wanting to “continue to advance God’s kingdom.” Her critics might find this less threatening if they had

more than a passing familiarity with how Christians talk and what they believe (every Christian wants to advance God’s kingdom).

She doesn’t necessarily care about punishing sexual assault.

This is absurd innuendo built on the $10,000 in donations that she and her husband gave to the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education. The group is dedicated to protecting free speech on campus, but also advocates for due-process rights for the accused in sexual-assault cases.

The crux of the case against DeVos is that she is ruining education, as allegedly demonstrated by the experience of the charter schools that she has championed in Michigan. Her detractors argue that charters in Detroit in particular have been a disaster.

If Detroit’s charters are hardly world-class, they are demonstrably better than the city’s traditional public schools, which is the most relevant metric for Detroit

parents. The traditional public schools have failed abysmally for generations (about half of adults in Detroit are functionally illiterate).

Jason Bedrick and Max Eden summarized the data on Detroit’s charters for the publication EducationNext. A study by Stanford’s Center for Research on Education Outcomes found that roughly 50-60 percent of charter schools outperformed comparable district schools. A report from a nonprofit called Excellent Schools Detroit rated 16 percent of charter schools as excellent or good compared with only 5 percent of district schools, whereas 62 percent of the district schools were weak or failing compared with 35 percent of the charters. Finally, a report from the conservative Michigan-based think tank the Mackinac Center reached similar conclusions.

If it is too much to ask that unions and their allies welcome marginal improvements in edu-

cational attainment in Detroit, perhaps they can at least avoid smearing it?

The other charge against DeVos is that she heedlessly opposes standards for Michigan’s charter schools, even though she has supported measures to shut down persistent underperformers and to grade charters from A to F so parents can make more informed choices.

Educational choice has been on the march over the past 20 years or so. In 1991, only Minnesota had a charter law. Now, 42 states and the District of Columbia do. Twenty-five states have private school choice programs, an increase from a mere handful 15 years ago.

The ideological war over educational choice won’t be settled anytime soon. What’s clear is that poor parents value it, and that they have a friend in Betsy DeVos. The unions will never forgive her.

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HOLLYWOOD – God Bless America, and how’s everybody?

Lindsay Lohan made big news Monday when she emerged from a mosque wearing a Muslim woman’s head covering and gave a greeting in Arabic, sparking rumors Lindsay Lohan has converted to Islam. The recruiting has just begun. ISIS saw her driving record and said that’s our girl.

The Green Bay Packers-Dallas Cowboys game Sunday drew a playoff game record 50 million TV viewers. They watched the losing team stay on the field, congratulate the winners and wish them well. It just shows that nowadays bipartisan cooperation is only achievable through concussions.

Bob Woodward ripped the CIA for spreading false salacious stories about Trump while Rep. John Lewis called Trump’s election illegitimate. It never ends. The Ringling Brothers Circus just shut down after 150 years because it can no longer compete with American politics.

Donald Trump observed the Dr. Martin Luther King federal holiday Monday by meeting with Martin Luther King III. Martin Luther King III told reporters he met Trump and plans to work with Trump. It took a display of his father’s courage to sacrifice ever selling his movie script like that.

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gressman John Lewis said that Trump’s presidency is illegitimate Sunday. He claims he knows Trump’s election was the work of Russian spies. Apparently Lewis was struck in the head so hard by a Southern cop 50 years ago that it gave him Russian intelligence.

Donald Trump is making plans for his presidential Inauguration Friday while civil rights, Hispanic rights, feminist and gay groups plan boisterous protests. We’re all stuck with whatever happens. Gene Cernan died Monday, and the last person who knows how to get off this planet is gone.

Donald Trump announced Sunday that his plan to replace Obamacare is ready. He claims it will cover everybody. Trump’s promise to provide health insurance for all Americans is doable only if North Korea’s first few nuclear strikes can kill enough of us to make it economically feasible.

Donald Trump rode a wave of good economic news Monday as many corporations announced plans to expand or move jobs back to the U.S. His progress will be measurable. If Trump takes as much time to fix the

country as my girlfriend takes to find the cheapest gas station, we’ll be just fine.

Penthouse received three claims for the million dollars it offered for tapes of Trump’s alleged golden shower romp at the Moscow Ritz-Carlton.

There were trust issues. Because Americans can’t read the Cyrillic alphabet, we have to take a hooker’s word that she’s spelling her name on our chest.

The Ringling Brothers circus announced its closure Friday, stunning the circus industry.

They had a rich history. It was originally called the Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus and Wild West Show, but 16 years ago, the Wild West Show ran away and formed the Bush Administration.

The Wall Street Journal says Trump’s White House may expand press conferences to 300 reporters. There’s an auditorium in the Executive Office Building. ABC, CBS and NBC correspondents are going to love sitting behind reporters from the Trump News Service and Casino.

President Obama was asked on CBS’ “60 Minutes” Sunday if there was one thing he wished he could do over as president, what would it be? He said the rollout of Obamacare three years ago with its website glitches. I tried to enroll in Obamacare and wound up watching porn for 45 minutes.

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Easy tips for smart snacking cious addition to heartier snack fare, too, adding color, crunch and a light touch of sweetness: * Make a fresh trail mix by combining grapes with cubes of cheese and a sprinkle of chocolate chips and nuts. * Toss grapes into your favorite smoothie recipe. * Spread celery stalks with peanut butter and place grapes on top to for a mix of crunch and sweetness. * Put together snack sandwiches: smear a dab of cream cheese on top of graham crackers and top with halved grapes.

If game day requires a more adult-style snack ­ perhaps perfectly paired with a beer or glass of wine - try this scrumptious flatbread. You’ll love the combination of saltiness from the cheese and prosciutto balanced by the light sweetness of the grapes.

Prosciutto, Red Grape and Pecorino Flatbread Serves 8 as an appetizer Ingredients 4 prepared 8-inch naan breads 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (divided) 3/4 cup grated Pecorino Romano (divided) 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest 1/4 pound thinly sliced prosciutto 1 cup red California grapes, halved 1 cup arugula for garnish (optional) Directions Heat the oven to 500 F. Brush the naan breads with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and place on sheet pans. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup of the pecorino and the lemon zest, then drape the prosciutto over the top. Add the grapes, then sprinkle with the remaining pecorino. Bake until grapes blister, about 10 minutes.

Drizzle with the remaining olive oil, cut into wedges and serve.

Nutritional analysis per appetizer serving: Calories 250; Protein 12.5 g; Carbohydrate 26 g; Fat 10 g (36 percent calories from fat); Sat Fat 3.3 g (13 percent calories from saturated fat); Cholesterol 23 mg; Sodium 700 mg; Fiber 1 g.

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TURKEY VEGETABLE SOUP 2 - 32 oz. boxes chicken stock kosher salt 1/2 yellow onion, chopped freshly ground black pepper 6 cloves garlic, minced 1 lb. leftover cooked turkey (from Thanksgiving), roughly chopped 2 ribs celery, sliced 2 cups fresh chopped green beans 2 large carrots, peeled and sliced into rounds 1 zucchini, sliced into rounds 2 cups sliced shiitake mushrooms 1 yellow squash, sliced into rounds 1 tsp. each dried, parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme 4 cups chopped kale 2 bay leaves In a large stock pot, combine 8 cups water, chicken stock, onion, garlic, celery, carrots, mushrooms, herbs and salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a low boil over high heat, then reduce to medium-low and cook for 15 minutes.

Add the turkey and green beans, and cook on medium heat for 20 minutes. Add zucchini, squash and kale, and cook for 15 minutes more. Add more salt and pepper if needed. Remove bay leaves before serving.

PIONEER CINNAMON ROLLS 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 3 Tbsp. butter 2 cups Pioneer (Bisquick) mix 1/2 cup sugar 2/3 cup milk Add 2/3 cup milk to 2 cups baking mix. Form dough into a ball; turn over 3 to 4 times on a board sprinkled with baking mix. Roll or pat out to desired thickness (1/4” thick). Spread 3 tablespoons melted butter. Sprinkle with mixture of 1/2 cup sugar and 1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Allow butter to absorb sugar mixture. Roll like jelly roll and cut off 1” slices. Bake in a well greased 9x13 pan or muffin cups at 375° for 20 minutes. Frost with a powder sugar frosting with a little almond flavoring.

OVERNIGHT BLUEBERRY FRENCH TOAST 2 Tbsp. cornstarch 2 cups milk 12 slices day-old bread, cut into 1” cubes 1 cup water 1 tsp. vanilla extract 2 - 8 oz. pkgs. cream cheese, cut into 1” cubes 1 cup fresh blueberries 1/3 cup maple syrup 1 cup fresh blueberries 1 Tbsp. butter 1 cup white sugar 12 eggs, beaten Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. Arrange half the bread cubes in the dish, and top with cream cheese cubes. Sprinkle 1 cup blueberries over the cream cheese, and top with remaining bread cubes. In a large bowl, mix the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and syrup. Pour over the bread cubes. Cover, and refrigerate overnight. Remove the bread cube mixture from the refrigerator about 30 minutes before baking. Preheat the oven to 350°. Cover, and bake 30 minutes. Uncover, and continue baking 25 to 30 minutes, until center is firm and surface is lightly browned. In a medium saucepan, mix the sugar, cornstarch, and water. Bring to a boil. Stirring constantly, cook 3 to 4 minutes. Mix in the remaining 1 cup blueberries. Reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes, until the blueberries burst. Stir in the butter, and pour over the baked french toast what’s cookin’ in kyp’s kitchen sponsored by:

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(BPT) – It’s hard to remember when the norm was three square meals a day, and snacks were relegated to nibbles at parties or as an afterschool bite to eat for kids. Today, whether young or old, snacks are a big part of our regular eating habits. In fact, a whopping 92 percent of us snack sometime during the day or evening, according to research by the Hartman Group. Even more surprising? We’re no longer using snacks just once or twice a day to quell hunger between meals. Snacks have moved into meal territory, and now make up half of all our eating occasions.

When it comes to smart snacking, the foods you choose - and how much you eat - matter. One of your best bets? Fruit! Just 13 percent of Americans eat the 1 1/2 to 2 cups of fruit recommended each day, and snacks offer an opportunity to close that gap.

For the perfect pick, think fresh grapes from California. At just 90 calories per 3/4 cup serving, their delicious, juicy taste hits the snacking sweet spot. Heart-healthy and hydrating, they’re a nutrition bargain compared to many processed snacks high in calories, fat and added sugar that tend to offer little health bang for the buck.

Plus, grapes are portable - ideal for munching anytime, anywhere. With grapes, there’s no fuss, no muss - and no peeling or coring required. Whether added to the lunch sack to help end the midday meal on a sweet note, or tucked in the briefcase or backpack at the ready for when hunger strikes, grapes are a super snack.

If late-night noshing is your nemesis, go with California grapes for a tasty, healthy and guilt-free option. And if the ice cream carton starts calling your name, opt for frozen grapes instead - they’re just like a mini-sorbet. Simply rinse grapes and pat them dry, then place them on a sheet pan and pop them into the freezer for two hours. Store any extras in the freezer to keep them at the ready for your next snack attack.

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Creston News Advertiser | Wednesday, January 18, 2017

MEXICO:

hypothesis of drug links to the shooting in nearby Playa del Carmen before dawn Monday was strengthened after a banner briefly appeared along a roadside, signed by the “Old School Zetas,” part of the fragmented Zetas cartel, suggesting the attack was carried out as part of a battle against rival gangs.

Quintana Roo’s attorney general, Miguel Angel Pech, said investigators were looking into whether the banner referred to the BPM music festival or one of its organizers.

Pech said authorities were investigating whether extortion, street-level drug sales or a murder plot was the motive behind the shooting at the closing party for the BPM electronic music festival. Five people died and 15 suffered injuries.

Pech said the gunman fired directly at one of the Mexican victims at the Blue Parrot nightclub where the party was being held. A confused shootout ensued in which guards — it is not clear whether festival security personnel or the Mexican’s bodyguards —

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A few hours later, hundreds of people fled the Plaza de Las Americas shopping center after thinking they heard gunfire inside. Soldiers swarmed into the mall.

Irma Huxool, a woman who had just bought tickets to the movies, told The Associated Press that she heard three shots “at the entrance to the cinema” and people started running in confused panic.

But an official with the prosecutors’ office said the mall incident proved to be a false alarm. The official, who agreed to discuss the incident only on condition of anonymity because he wasn’t authorized to talk to the press, said there were no signs of any crime there.

The U.S. Consulate in Merida issued an alert about the incidents in Cancun and urged U.S. citizens to take care and “to follow local authorities’ warnings and directives and consult with their hotels before leaving the premises.”

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returned fire.

One guard was hit by gunfire, and as he fell, his pistol went off, wounding several concert-goers, Pech said. It was unclear why the Mexican man might have been a target. Pech said his family told prosecutors that he had “an important relative” in the state government of Veracruz, a state plagued by corruption and violence.

The attacker fled, but Pech told the Televisa TV network that a taxi driver who helped the man escape has been linked to previous extortion attempts. Some businesses in Mexico are forced to pay protection money under threat of being attacked.

“Either they didn’t reach an agreement over protection payments, directly extortion, or it may be that somebody did not allow them to sell drugs inside” the nightclub, Pech said.

“Perhaps the strongest hypothesis is that this person had gone there to demand they comply with protection payments,” he added at a news conference.

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Concerns that violence may be creeping into the once-tranquil beachside town were voiced as people attended a Monday evening vigil in front of the Blue Parrot nightclub.

“This is a sign of what has been happening,” said Lenin Amaro, a local business owner and politician.

“It has reached us,” Amaro said of the country’s drug violence. “We were living in what you could call a bubble.”

Federal authorities say the Zeta cartel has been in the state for years, especially in Cancun itself, where the Zetas were blamed for the firebombing of a bar in which eight people died in 2010.

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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.

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ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES: Macey #118 5 stack oak lawyers bookcase, made between 1900-1909; nice old treadle sewing machine in oak cabinet; gateleg table; small oak flower stand; writing desk & chair; Lane cedar chest with tray; homemade Tempest Fugit grandfather clock; wall regulator clock; 2 nice old quilts; wall quilt rack; few old canes; crochet & handwork; Pinto 64�x76’ cotton/rayon jacquard blanket #25461; old ptd 2 door storage cupboard; rocker with cane seat; 2 flat top trunks; few oak kitchen chairs; metal chicken weather vane; many chickens and other figurines; knick knacks & what nots; many butterfly related items of all kinds to include yard ornaments; 4 wood folding chairs; quartz clock in fold up wood box; 3 kero lamps; HP plates & bowls; pink & green depression glass; shaving mug with faces; lots of misc. stemware; 2 metal 2 door storage cabinets; old records; stuffed animals; Grandpa & Grandma figurines sitting on bench; 2 others on chairs; green crock pitcher; 2 ladies garden cultivators; horse drawn walking plow (JD colors); & much more.

TILLER, TOOLS & MISC. ITEMS : Like new Snapper ground breaker garden tiller with 5 HP motor; 8’ wood stepladder; few bolt organizers; lawn chairs; gas cans; gazing balls on stands; 2 wheel moving cart; few odd & end hand tools; Rubbermaid garbage container & more.

CONSIGNED: 4 new in box Grandin Road swivel bar stools with padded seats and back, bought new for $1,000

Jim Routh, Seller

Auction Conducted By: West & Frey Auctioneers & Creston Livestock Auction Services Darwin West 641-344-1958 • Tom Frey 641-344-5082 • Brandon Frey 641-782-0633 Sale Clerks: June West & Leisa Frey Ringman Vern Blazek Terms: Cash or Good Check w/Photo ID. Lunch & restrooms available Go to www.crestonlivestock.com for complete sale bill and photos

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Open House Friday, January 27 1:00pm - 3:00pm Creston Park Apartments Office 1503 N Lincoln St. in Creston We are now leasing for apartment homes at Afton Park, Creston Park, and Lenox Park. We currently have 1 and 2-bedroom apartment homes available! Zero application fee and a payment plan for initial deposit available.

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Red Cross helps hundreds of thousands as 180 large disasters hit the U.S. this past year

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PANTHER BOYS BASKETBALL

Creston squeaks by Clarinda for road win

By KALEB CARTER

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Tuesday Girls basketball Hawkeye 10 Creston 59, Clarinda 33 Red Oak 57, Glenwood 33 Lewis Central 54, Denison-Schleswig 29 St. Albert 62, Shenandoah 40 Atlantic at Kuemper Catholic — PPD Ballard at Harlan — CCD Pride of Iowa Mount Ayr 63, East Union 32 Southwest Valley 56, Bedford 18 Interstate 35 55, Chariton 51 Martensdale-SM50, Southeast Warren 25 Nodaway Valley at Lenox — PPD to Jan. 30 Bluegrass Lamoni 52, Diagonal 43 Moravia 47, Twin Cedars 14 Seymour 79, Iowa Christian 21 Grand View Christian at Murray — PPD to later date Boys Hawkeye 10 Creston 54, Clarinda 53 Glenwood 83, Red Oak 63 Lewis Central 65, Denison-Schleswig 56 Shenandoah 65, St. Albert 42 Atlantic at Kuemper Catholic — PPD to Feb. 2 Pride of Iowa Mount Ayr 52, East Union 35 Southwest Valley 53, Bedford 45 Nodaway Valley at Lenox — PPD to Jan. 30 Bluegrass Grand View Christian at Murray — PPD to later date Wrestling Bedford/Lenox 46, East Mills 21 Bedford/Lenox 66, Clarinda Academy 6 Bedford/Lenox 42, East Union 36 East Union 42, East Mills 18 East Union 44, Clarinda Academy 6 Southwest Valley 52, Mount Ayr 21 Van Meter 52, Southwest Valley 18 Van Meter 56, Mount Ayr 18

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CLARINDA — Pushing the pace in the second half was necessary for the Creston boys basketball team to pull out a win Tuesday.

The Panthers earned a Hawkeye 10 road win by defeating two-win Clarinda by the slimmest of margins, 54-53.

The Cardinals, coming off a 22-point win over Red Oak, had possession of the ball with 15 seconds remaining, but the Creston defense picked up a stop.

Creston’s guards pushed the tempo in the second half. Creston coach Taylor Phipps pointed toward Evan Jacobson’s role in quickening the pace of the game as a big key to victory.

“Evan did a great job pushing the tempo in the second ball and that’s just what we needed to do to get ev-

eryone else going on offense. We play a lot better when we’re pushing the ball and sharing the ball,” Phipps said.

Jacobson contributed nine Crawford points and four assists.

Cody Crawford’s 3-point shooting prowess was on full display in the second half. He hit four triplets on his way to a game-high 20 points.

Tucker Flynn’s play against smaller Cardinal post players was vital to the Panther victory. His 12 points and 12 rebounds both led Creston.

“We challenged him before the game to bring a lot of intensity and energy and finish strong at the basket and he was definitely a difference-maker for us tonight,” Phipps said.

“That’s definitely one of the best

games Tuck has played as a Panther.”

Kylan Smallwood scored 12 points and grabbed seven rebounds.

Seth Thompson contributed five steals to help speed up the Cardinals.

“They wanted to keep the possessions low and slow the game Thompson down and be patient on offense,” Phipps said.

Josh Degase’s 19 points kept Clarinda going strong for much of the night. Deitrich Engstrand added 13 to the Clarinda cause.

“I was proud of the way we showed some grit and toughness to win it on the road.”

UP NEXT — Creston (6-7) hosts St. Albert (4-6) for a 7:30 p.m. game Friday.

Cr: Scoring —Cody Crawford 20, Tucker Flynn

12, Kylan Smallwood 12, Evan Jacobson 9, Trevor Downing 1. 3-pt goals — 6 (Cody Crawford 4, Evan Jacobson 2). Team Fouls — 15.

Cl: Scoring — Josh Degase 19, Deitrich Engstrand 13, Conner Pirtle 8, Owen Smith 6, Brady Strait 4, Drake Polsley 3. 3-pt goals — 7 (Dietrich Engstrand 3, Josh Degase 2, Conner Pirtle 2).

Team fouls — 17. Fouled out — Conner Pirtle, Brady Strait.

Cr (54) 7 14 18 15 Ds (53) 8 10 12 2

Junior varsity The Creston junior varsity team fell 50-36 at Clarinda Tuesday. An early deficit was too much for the Panthers to overcome.

“We changed up our strategy at the half and tried to step up the tempo and utilize our bench,” Creston coach Todd Jacobson said. “The guys battled hard and eventually we got it to three with three minutes left in the game but we missed free throws and didn’t finish shots and Clarinda made free throws.

Cr: Eli Loudon 16, Jeffrey Dillenburg 6, Walker Patterson 5, Michael Scherer 4, Trey Cheers 3, Payton Pryor 2.

Cr (36) 9 6 11 6 Ds (50) 10 16 8 14

PANTHER GIRLS BASKETBALL

Strong first half powers Creston to easy win St. Albert visits Creston Friday

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By RYAN KRONBERG CNA sports editor rkronberg@crestonnews.com

The first three minutes of Tuesday’s Hawkeye 10 Conference girls basketball game belonged to Clarinda.

The next seven minutes over a stretch of the first and second quarters belonged to Creston.

The Panthers dominated

the middle portion of the first half in cruising to a 5932 win over the Cardinals at Panther Gym. Clarinda scored the game’s first three points.

Creston countered with a 26-0 run to seize control of the game.

“That felt really good,” said Creston sophomore Brielle Baker.

Creston’s start mirrored what it did in last Tuesday’s home win against Knoxville.

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Creston senior Saige Rice drives to the basket during the second half of Tuesday’s Hawkeye 10 Conference game against Clarinda in Creston.

Creston sophomore Brielle Baker drives in for a layup during the first half of Tuesday’s Hawkeye 10 Conference girls basketball game in Creston. Baker scored 17 of her gamehigh 28 points in the first half as Creston cruised to a 59-32 win.

PRIDE OF IOWA GIRLS BASKETBALL

By KALEB CARTER

CNA sports reporter kacarter@crestonnews.com

AFTON —Mount Ayr outscored East Union 43-17 in the first half, mounting several runs to put distance between itself and its POI foe Tuesday in Afton.

The Class 2A fifth-ranked Raiderettes won 63-32.

Megan Warin and Kelcie Shields led the way with 17 points apiece, doing most of their damage in the game’s first 16 minutes. Shields also grabbed 11 rebounds.

“We were trying to stretch their zone out a little bit and tried to get that ball on the inside, tried to get the ball to

the high post,” Mount Ayr coach Thad Streit said.

Shields scored three buckets in the first half off of follow-up opportunities on missed free throws to get going offensively. The Raiderettes gathered 23 offensive rebounds in all.

“A lot of the problem was giving them second and third shots,” East Union coach Mike Cooley said.

Warin and Macy Larsen hit several shots from beyond the arc to open up the inside game for the Raiderettes.

“That made them come out and guard us and opened up the inside,” Streit said.

What was an 11-8 Mount

Ayr lead became 28-12 early in the second quarter as the Raiderettes raced to the second quarter buzzer.

The third quarter was just as friendly to Mount Ayr. The assist-parade continued, as the Raiderettes ended the night with 18 assists.

Mara Weis scored 12 points to lead East Union, Callie Gossman scored six and Oliva Eckels added five.

“I didn’t think we shot as well as we’re capable of.

We’re better than that,” Cooley said.

UP NEXT — Mount Ayr (12-1) heads to Wayne Friday for a 6:15 p.m. game.

East Union (2-12) travels to Pleasantville Friday and

play at 6:15 p.m.

MA: Scoring — Megan Warin 5 4-6 17, 8 1-6 17, Tess Shields 2 3-4 7, Caylie Hickman 3 1-2 7, Macy Larsen 2 0-0 6, Sara Winemiller 1 1-4 3, Sam Stewart 1 0-1 2, Keirston Klommhaus 1 0-1 2, Paige Lynch 1 0-0 2. 3-pt goals — 5 (Megan Warin 3, Macy Larsen 2).

FG Shooting — 24-61 (39.3 percent) Rebounds — 39 (Kelcie Shields 11, Tess Shields 5, Sara Winemiller 4, Keirston Klommhaus 4). Assists — 18 (Tess Shields 5, Blair Glendenning 4, Macy Larsen 3). Steals — 17 (Macy Larsen 6). Team Fouls — 15. Fouled out - None.

EU: Scoring — Mara Weis 12, Callie Gossman 6, Olivia Eckels 5, Sidney McFee 4, Ashley Malone 3, Alissa Weinkoetz 2. Team fouls — 16. Fouled out — Sidney McFee. MA (63) 8 9 6 9 EU (32) 20 23 14 6 CNA photo by KALEB CARTER

Mount Ayr junior Sara Winemiller puts up a shot late in the Raiderettes’ 63-32 win in Afton Tuesday.

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Creston News Advertiser | Wednesday, January 18, 2017

POI BOYS BASKETBALL

Raiders run past Eagles for league road win

By KALEB CARTER

CNA sports reporter kacarter@crestonnews.com

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Peterson now have proof to tell the team what their potential is in future games. “It gives us as coaches some credibility in practice to get them to understand how they’re capable of playing,� McKim said.

Leading the early surge was Baker. She had 17 of her game-high 28 points in the opening half.

Baker also made her way to the free throw line regularly, shooting 19 times from the charity stripe and making 15. “That’s a pretty good night’s work,� McKim said. “Brielle did a good job on the offensive end, no doubt about it,� McKim said.

Cammy Rutherford’s play on the low post gave the rest of the Panther offense plenty of room to maneuver. “When we got the ball inside, Rutherford (Rutherford) would either get an open look or she would pass it out and one of us would get an open look,� Baker said. “Every time we passed the ball into her, our offense ran really good.�

Rutherford had 11 points, six in the first half. Sophomore Breanna Wallace scored 10 points, all in the

CNA photo by KALEB CARTER

CNA photo by KALEB CARTER

East Union junior Trevor Jones leaps and grabs a rebound in the midst of Tuesday’s loss to Mount Ayr.

ing.

Myles Greene scored all eight of his points as Mount Ayr jumped out to a 14-5 lead in the first. He, Dawson Frost and Isaac Grose all scored eight.

The Raiders scored six straight via a Holmes bucket, Shields baseline jumper and two Isaac Gross free throws in the second. After a Mason Gossman made free throw, and a Gross 3-pointer gave Mount Ayr a 14-point lead late in the second quarter.

East Union’s Casey Walter was the lone Eagle to score on a made bucket in the first half until Gabe Nixon nailed a 3-pointer with under 10 seconds remaining in the first half.

Nixon’s trey made the score 25-14 at half in favor

of Mount Ayr. Walter’s eight first-half points led East Union and he scored 10 in the game.

Mount Ayr’s zone defensive look slowed the Eagles throughout the night, though the Raiders did switch defenses multiple times per quarter. “When you’re on all cylinders out of it (the zone) we’re actually rotating really well, it can be a very stifling defense because there’s always someone in the way,�

Ruggles said.

Nixon’s better second half performance netted him 13 total points.

UP NEXT — Mount Ayr (3-11) heads to Wayne Friday for a 7:45 p.m. POI game. East Union (9-5) travels to Pleasantville Friday and play at 7:45 p.m.

first half.

Creston’s offense clicked as well as it has all season in posting one of the Panthers’ season-high totals in a half with 38 points. “We did a really good job offensively in the first half,�

McKim said. “Thirty-eight points — that’s really good for us, almost a game for us.�

Creston also was aggressive chasing down rebounds both offensively and defensively. “Boards have been killing us against good teams,� Baker said. “McKim told us we needed to crash the boards.

That was one of our focuses. Good boards led to good things.�

The Panthers led 38-15 at halftime.

Creston’s offensive pace slowed down a bit in the second half, but the Panthers defense was plenty strong enough as Clarinda never mounted a serious offensive charge in the final 16 minutes.

Finding a strong effort for four full quarters is something McKim and the team are in search of. “We started the right way.

The problem is we’ve got to figure out how to do it for four full quarters,� McKim said.

Taylor Wedemeyer led Clarinda with 11 points.

UP NEXT — Creston (58, 2-5) hosts St. Albert (103, 5-1) Friday in Hawkeye 10 play with tip-off set for 6 p.m. “It will be a good game.

That’s a good team,� McKim

said.

CLAR: Scoring — Taylor Wedemeyer 2 4-6 11, Maddie Hartley 2 4-6 8, Joslyn Wiilliams 1 0-3 2, Grace Davidson 1 0-1 2, Lauren Bair 3 3-7 9. 3-point goals: 1 (Taylor Wedemeyer 1). Free throw: 11-23. Team Fouls — 22. Fouled out Lauren Bair.

CRES: Scoring — Cayla Maitlen 1 0-0 2, Saige Rice 1 0-0 2, Bre Ross 0 0-0 0, Lexie little 1 2-4 4, Brielle Baker 5 15-19 28, Breanna Wallace 2 1-4 10, Kesia Stewart 1 0-0 2, Logan Pettit 0 0-0 0, Cammy Rutherford 3 5-6 11, Grace Root 0 0-0 0. 3-point goals: 3 (Breanna Wallace 2, Brielle Baker 1).

Free throws: 22-30. Team fouls — 21.

Fouled out — Saige Rice.

CLAR (32) 3 12 6 9 CRES (59) 14 24 9 12

Mount Ayr sophomore John Shields and freshman Isaac Grose battle for a rebound as do East Union seniors Mason Gossman and Gabe Nixon in the midst of the Raiders’ 52-35 win Tuesday.

“We’ve got seven games (six on the road) left this season and fortunately we are in control of how we play,� East Union coach Matt Brown said. “We will homer away. It’s going to take our best game

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CRES: Scoring — Cayla Maitlen 6 0-0 12, Bre Ross 1 1-1 3, Kara Kinsella 4 3-5 11, Sydney Hartsock 1 0-2 2, Mary Ott 0 0-1 0, Kesia Stewart 2 0-0 4, Heylee Shields 3 1-2 7, Grace Root 1 0-2 2. 3’s: none. Free throws: 5-12. Team fouls — 11. Fouled out — None.

CLAR (20) 5 2 8 5 CRES (42) 13 8 12 9

(Tristan Holmes 6, Myles Greene 4, Luke Wurster 2, Dawson Frost 2).

Steals — 10. Team Fouls — 10. Fouled out - Isaac Grose.

EU: Scoring — Gabe Nixon 13, Casey Walter 10, Mason Gossman 5, Kyle Campbell 3, Matt McGuire 2, Dillon Weis 2. Team fouls — 12. Fouled out — None.

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The Panthers defense was impressive throughout. Creston led 13-5 after one quarter, 21-7 at halftime and 3317 after three quarters.

Cayla Maitlen and Kara Kinsella powered the Panther offense, scoring 12 and 11 points respectively. “Kara Kinsella and Cayla Maitlen both played well for us,� Roberts said.

The Panthers’ legs were a little worn down late, but the lead was plenty large enough. “Fatigue set in later in the game, but we were able to keep our lead and finish out,� Roberts said.

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MA: Scoring — John Shields 7 0-0 14, Myles Greene 3 0-1 8, Isaac Grose 2 2-2 8, Dawson Frost 3 1-2 8, Luke Wurster 3 1-2 7, Tristan Holmes 2 0-1 5, Jacob McCreary 1 0-0 2. 3-pt goals — 6 (Myles Greene 2, Isaac Grose 2, Dawson Frost 1, Tristan Holmes 1 ). FG Shooting — 21-42 (50 percent) Rebounds — 20 (John Shields 10, Myles Greene 4). Assists — 17

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The Raiders, who won just their second game of the year, took the game to the Eagles early. Mount Ayr never trailed.

After trading buckets at a crucial stretch of the game in the third quarter, Mount Ayr went on a game-changing run. John Shields scored six points over that stretch. Tristan Holmes hit a 3-pointer and Shields tossed in a layup off a pretty Holmes entry pass to send the Raiders into the fourth quarter up 39-22.

Mount Ayr’s guards’ ability to handle the press and the finishing ability of Shields sealed the deal. “John (Shields) did a great job of getting into a spot where he could take one step and make a layup,� said Mount Ayr coach Bret Ruggles. “Our guards did a great job of either hitting down the sideline and getting it to John or getting it down the middle, crossing it, and then down to to John.�

Shields led all scorers with 14 points, grabbed 10 rebounds and blocked three shots.

Mount Ayr’s youth showed through with a few hiccups, but the Raiders held on for a comfortable win. “We had to limit our shots and most importantly get the best shots we could,�

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VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) You will be eager to be productive and effective in everything you do during the next four weeks. That’s why you will want to do an excellent job!

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Fun vacations are tops on your menu throughout the next four weeks. If you can’t get away on a vacation, then enjoy the arts, social outings, parties, sports events and playful times with kids.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21)During the next four weeks, your focus will turn to home, family and domestic issues.

Many of you will want to cocoon more at home as well.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) The pace of your days will accelerate during the next four weeks, because you will be busy taking short trips, running errands, talking to people and reading, writing and studying more. Busy you!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Your mind will be on money, finances and cash flow more than usual during the next four weeks. Trust your moneymaking ideas!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Because the Sun in your sign for the next four weeks, you have a chance to replenish yourself for the coming year.

It also will attract favourable situations and important people

to you.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20)Work alone or behind the scenes throughout the next four weeks, because this will serve your best interests. It’s a good time to make goals for the year ahead.

YOU BORN TODAY You are enthusiastic, and you have strong opinions. You are honest and upright; you appreciate beautiful things. Your original

ideas can inspire others. The year 2017 will be a year of choices for you. Start to get a footing on what matters to you. Reduce your overhead expenses so that you are financially strong in 2017. Happiness is having alternatives.

Birthdate of: Edgar Allan Poe, author; Luke Macfarlane, actor; Dolly Parton, singer. (c) 2017 King Features Syndicate, Inc.

CROSSWORD PUZZLE Across

1. Island rings 5. Cut, maybe 9. Perry Como’s “___ Loves Mambo” 13. Money in the bank, say 15. Kosher ___ 16. “Our Time in ___” (10,000 Maniacs album) 17. Flat 18. Acquire 19. Perlman of “Cheers” 20. Emperor of Ethiopia from 1930-74 23. In-flight info, for short 24. “A jealous mistress”: Emerson 25. ___-cochere (carriage entrance) 28. To listen again 31. Exchange (2 wds) 33. Parenthesis, essentially 34. Cow, maybe 35. “20,000 Leagues” harpooner ___ Land 36. Battleship with high caliber guns 40. Not just “a” 42. Be in session 43. Caribbean, e.g.

44. An end result 47. Smaller 51. Form of belief involving sorcery 52. Flipper 53. Artist’s asset 54. Volunteer street guard near schools 59. Buddy 61. Make, as

money 62. “Sesame Street” Muppet 63. ___ vera 64. “... or ___!”

65. Pirate’s pal 66. Beach bird 67. After deductions (var. spelling) 68. Ditch

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1. One who cracks a whip 2. Heir’s concern 3. “Four Essays on Liberty” author Berlin 4. Unload, as stock 5. Garden tools 6. Gave out 7. Hip bones 8. Anchovy containers 9. Era 10. Follower 11. ___ Dee River 12. “___ Ng” (They Might Be Giants song) 14. Golf ball support 21. It bites

Answer to previous puzzle 22. Marienbad, for one 26. 20-20, e.g.

27. Armageddon 29. Ring bearer, maybe 30. “___ we having fun yet?”

31. Couple 32. To utilize again 34. Queen, maybe 36. Smoke _________ 37. Conk out 38. “___ lost!”

39. Pillbox, e.g.

40. “___ bad!”

41. Airline’s home base 45. To lean or sway

to one side 46. “Look here!”

47. Small Old World finch 48. Shack (hyphenated) 49. Nests of large birds 50. Fly-by-night?

52. Blue-ribbon position 55. Caught in the act 56. Ad headline 57. Beauty 58. ___-Altaic languages 59. “Welcome” site 60. A pint, maybe

Dear Heloise: A number of years ago, when I got my first GLASS-TOP RANGE, I was under the impression that I could not use cast-iron skillets on it, so I got rid of those beloved skillets. Now I’m wondering if that was a mistake. Is it OK to use this type of cookware on a glasstop range? – R.E., via email Some manufacturers say it’s OK to cook with cast-iron skillets on glass-top ranges (especially if the skillets have bottoms covered with the newer enamel coating).

However, be careful not to slide the skillet, but instead gently lift it. Don’t slam or drop the skillet, because the weight of it can cause cracks in the glass top. Finally, make sure the glass top is clear of all food crumbs, which can cause scratches.

Older cast iron typically has rougher bottoms or bumps, and those definitely can damage a glass top.

Known to hold heat, these older skillets also can cause the heating element to shut off in some instances. To be safe, always check with the manufacturer for suggestions. – Heloise SEND A GREAT HINT TO:

Heloise P.O. Box 795000 San Antonio, TX 782795000 Fax: 210-HELOISE Email: Heloise(at)Heloise.com STORING GINGER Dear Readers: Many of you wrote in after a hint about storing ginger was printed in a previous column.

Here are some of your hints: Robin H., via email, said: “My father peeled ginger (with a spoon), sliced it very thin, put it in a jar and covered it with sherry. It lasts for months.”

T.A. in Maryland wrote: “Thought I’d pass on my Japanese mother’s perfect solution: Pick fat, plump ginger roots. Peel the entire root and then break into big chunks. Wrap each individual chunk tightly in plastic wrap and finish by wrapping it in foil. Toss into the freezer, take out and grate directly into your cup or recipe, rewrap what is left and put it back into the freezer.”

Jan W., via email, said: “Peel the ginger and cut into strips. Place the strips in a clean spice bottle and fill with vodka. Keeps in the fridge for a long time.”

Thanks to all the readers who sent in their ginger-storing methods! – Heloise BANANA STORAGE Dear Heloise: I have a hint about a banana hanger.

After all the bananas have been trimmed from the stem, there is nowhere to store the last banana. I cut the stem of the second-to-last banana and am still able to hang the last remaining banana of the bunch. Thus it doesn’t lie on the counter to get too ripened before it’s used. – Marty B., Lexington, Ky. REFRESHED BAGUETTE Dear Heloise: Don’t throw out a 2-day-old baguette. Instead, rub some water all over it and put it in a 350-degree oven for about six minutes. It’s as if you just brought it home from the bakery. – Jan M., Vancouver, Wash.

BUTTER PORTIONS Dear Heloise: When opening a new stick of butter, I cut the stick into tablespoons. I can then grab and go as I’m cooking. – Julie P. in New Mexico (c)2017 by King Features Syndicate Inc.

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BUSINESS/FARM

New ENT and allergy provider coming to Adair County GREENFIELD – Beginning in January, Elisha Hardy, MSN, ARNP, FNP-C of Wellendorf ENT will be coming to Adair County Memorial Hospital. Hardy will be offering a general ear, nose and throat clinic along with an allergy clinic.

Hardy, a Griswold native, is an Advanced Registered N u r s e Practit i o n e r , Hardy

board certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Program. She graduated with her Bachelor of Science degree in nursing from Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. Her nursing experience encompassed patients of all ages while working at Nebraska Medicine in Orthopedics and the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. In 2016, Elisha graduated from Clarkson College in Omaha with honors, with her Master of Science degree in nursing and a focus on family

nurse practitioner. Her scope of practice includes a specialization in ENT practice for the whole family. Hardy accepted a position with Wellendorf ENT in July 2016.

Hardy will be seeing patients in Greenfield on the second and fourth Mondays of each month. To schedule an appointment with Hardy, call Adair County Memorial Hospital Specialty Clinic at 641-743-7264. For a complete listing of all specialists at Adair County, visit the website at www.adaircountyhealthsystem.org.

Money workshop series for women offered A local committee is planning Money Talk, a series of five workshops designed for women. The committee includes Haley Jones, Greg Driskell, Mindy Stalker, Staci Heaberlin and Kim Baker.

“This program is designed for women to improve their money management skills and level of financial knowledge. Participants develop confidence in decision making and gain control of their finances,”

said Sandra McKinnon, human sciences specialist in family finance.

The program is strictly educational and covers the topics of budgeting, recordkeeping, insurance, estate planning, credit, debt management, investing and preparing for retirement. Each participant receives a financial workbook.

The series will be offered on Thursday evenings starting March 2 at Greater Regional Medical Center (GRMC) in Creston. Registration dead-

line is Feb. 20. Instructors include McKinnon and local professionals.

“To keep the registration fee low, the county extension council is supporting the program with additional contributions from First National Bank, GRMC and Iowa State Savings Bank,” McKinnon said.

For more information, contact Union County Extension Office at 641-782-8426, visit www.extension.iastate.edu/ union or Facebook.

Grand opening planned for food pantry The public is invited to the grand opening of Creston Area Food Pantry, Inc. and O’Riley Center.

It will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday at the O’Riley Center, 417 Wyoming

Ave., in Creston.

A soup supper, relishes and desserts will be served for a freewill donation which will go to the food pantry.

The food pantry is a

partner agency with FoodBank of Iowa and is located on the lower level. Food distribution is done from noon to 2 p.m. Sundays.

For more information, call 641-202-4513.

Creston News Advertiser | Wednesday, January 18, 2017

Northey announces grants to promote specialty crops Groups promoting fruits and vegetables, nuts and flowers encouraged to comment on program priorities, consider applying for funds

community-based organi- gov/Horticulture_and_ zations are all eligible to FarmersMarkets/specialapply for funding. In ad- tyCropGrant.asp.

Applications to particidition, organizations, institutions and individuals pate in the reviewer comare encouraged to partic- mittee are due by 4 p.m. ipate as project partners. Friday, March 17.

Grant awards will be To ensure that funds considered up to a maxi- are used in the most effimum of $24,000 and proj- cient manner possible, the ects can have a duration department is asking specialty crop stakeholders of up to 30 months.

“Specialty crops” that and organizations to subare eligible under this pro- mit public comments on gram are fruits and veg- program priorities. The DES MOINES – Iowa etables, tree nuts, dried comments will help the Secretary of Agriculture fruits and horticulture and department identify priorBill Northey announced nursery crops, including ities, establish the criteria Jan. 12 the Iowa Depart- floriculture. Both fresh used to evaluate the projment of Agriculture and and processed specialty ects proposed for funding Land Stewardship is ac- crops are eligible. and determine how the recepting applications for Proposals must be re- views are conducted. grant funding through ceived by IDALS on or Iowans interested in the Specialty Crop Block before 4 p.m. Monday, submitting comments Grant program. The April 3. For more infor- about the program can do grants are available to mation visit the IDALS so online by emailing horsupport projects that en- Specialty Crop Block ticultureandfarmersmarhance the competitiveness Grant program at the kets@iowaagriculture.gov of specialty crops grown Department’s website at or by mail to Horticulture in Iowa. www.IowaAgriculture. and Farmers Market BuThe final funding level gov/Horticulture_and_ reau, Iowa Department for the 2017 Iowa Spe- FarmersMarkets/special- of Agriculture and Land cialty Crop Block Grant tyCropGrant.asp.

Stewardship, 502 E. Ninth, Program is yet to be anThe department is also Des Moines, Iowa, 50319. nounced by the USDA again establishing a re- Comments received by Agricultural Marketing view committee to help April 3 will be presented Service that administer review, evaluate and to the review committee the Specialty Crop Block make recommendations to assist in prioritizing Grant Program, but is ex- on grant proposals sub- projects. pected to be similar to last mitted to the department.

“The Specialty Crop years $244,352.23 funding.

Those interested in par- Block Grant program has “The Specialty Crop ticipating in the review been a tremendous benefit Block Grant funds can committee should have to Iowa and it is important support food safety, re- knowledge of specialty we understand the priorisearch and marketing crops, and grant writing ties of the specialty crop efforts that encourage or grant management ex- producers as we consider Iowans to choose the prod- perience and the ability to this year’s applications,” ucts that are produced devote the necessary time Northey said. “The pubright here in our state,” to complete the review lic comments will allow us Northey said. “Specialty process. Additional in- to hear from all segments crops are a very important formation about reviewer of Iowa’s specialty crop part of Iowa agriculture responsibilities, meeting industries and give them as they allow farmers to dates and an application a means to participate in diversify and give custom- form can also be found the decisions surrounding ers access to locally grown at www.IowaAgriculture. this program.” products.”

Grant funds shall be used for projects that benefit the specialty crop industry as a whole and will not be awarded for projects that directly benefit a particular product or provide a profit to a single organization, institution or individual.

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Gift: Creston Eagles No. 1398 recently donated $500 to the Crisis Intervention and Advocacy Center. Pictured from left are Auxiliary President JJ White, Sexual Abuse Specialist Chelsea Jenkins and Aerie President Andy Ide.

Nichols Farms

Private Treaty Bull Sales Starting— Lunch at Noon Sale starts at 1 PM

Saturday - January 28 Bridgewater, Iowa

400 Bulls to pick from PB ANGUS - PB SIMMENTAL - PB SOUTH DEVON NIcHOLS SX-1 Hybrid - NIcHOLS DX-1 Hybrid - NIcHOLS DAX-2 composite

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

TRACT 1

TRACT 2

Terms: 10% down day of auction with balance

Nichols Upgrade B31 is a Pure Bred Simmental BULL Nichols Good As Gold Z103 is a Pure Bred Angus That Thrives on Fescue Pasture. His Epds rank in POWER BULL That Thrives on Fescue Pasture. His Epds the top 1% growth, maternal weaning wt, and $TI rank near the very top in growth, docility, and $Feedlot.

Volume discounts Health & Death Warranty $100 off each bull if you pick them up

Genomic (DNA) Enhanced EPDs Complete Performance Records

Pick up your Bull(s) when you want them

Negative by pedigree or DNA

Good - $3750 Better - $4250 Best

for AM-NH-CA-DD-M1-TH-PH

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.

JIM HUGHES:AGENT & BROKER, 712-520-7300

Bull Barn: 641-369-2829 Ross Havens cell: 641-745-5241 Dave Home: 712-762-3810 Sale Catalog - www.nicholsfarms.biz

Auctioneer’s Note

Tract 1: Mount Ayr, IA - Approximately 75% quality bottom land and 25% rolling hill farm land Tract 2: Diagonal, IA - Pasture & bottom land combination farm *SEE WEBSITE FOR ADDITIONAL PROPERTY PICTURES!* FULL FARMING POSSESSION JAKE RICE:AGENT & AUCTIONEER, 641-202-3315 AL HUGHES:AGENT & AUCTIONEER, 402-672-3621 FOR THE 2017 CROP YEAR!

Robert & Lesa Stackhouse, Owners

2188 Clay Ave - Bridgewater, IA

Visit us at jimhughesrealestate.com for more information SM-CP2862220118