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The Creston girls basketball team fell to Essex in non-conference play Monday night, 35-31. For more on the Panthers, see SPORTS, page 6A. >>

Forty-two area students made the Iowa State University Dean’s list for the fall 2016 semester. For a list of area students receiving honors, see page 2A. >>

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Creston Basketball Supervisors Association makes donation received 3.25 to high school programs percent increase UNION COUNTY SUPERVISORS

The Creston Basketball Association made a $2,500 donation to both the Creston High School girls and boys basketball teams Friday.

The presentation was made by Scott Driskell, Brad Baker and Trish Dickinson on behalf of the Creston Basketball Association to girls head coach Ryan McKim and boys freshman coach Drew Dornack — representing the team.

The Creston Basketball Association is in its first year. The program emphasizes develops skills from grades kindergarten through sixth.

In its first year, the program has 202 youth participating — 52 with grades kindergarten through second and 150 in grades three through six.

“There’s been a good turnout,” Driskell said.

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By BAILEY POOLMAN wages up to comparable CNA staff reporter bpoolman@crestonnews.com

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Pictured are Creston Basketball Association organizers Trish Dickinson and Scott Driskell, at left, and Brad Baker, far right, presenting checks to Creston girls basketball coach Ryan McKim, third from left, and Creston boys basketball freshman coach Drew Dornack during Friday’s doubleheader against Council Bluffs St. Albert.

The Creston Basketball Association provides a unified structure for the youth

program similar to what the Express Wrestling Club does for youth wrestling in

Creston.

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Union County Board of Supervisors received a recommendation during a regular meeting Jan. 17 by the 2017 compensation board to increase elected county official wages by 3.25 percent.

There was also a wage adjustment of $1,500 for several officials.

“Usually, they do it right around the budget time,” said Auditor Sandy Hysell.

“They know our wages are low. The 3.25, yeah, that’s a pretty average increase.

The $1,500, that’s to get our

counties of our size and our ranking.”

The wage adjustment of $1,500 is recommended to go to Union County Attorney Tim Kenyon, Auditor Sandy Hysell, Recorder Paula White, Sheriff Rick Piel and Treasurer Kelly Busch.

The 3.25 percent wage increase will then be added to the salaries of Kenyon, Hysell, White, Piel, Busch and Union County Supervisors Dennis Brown, Lois Monday and Ron Riley.

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Senate Democrats plan $1 trillion infrastructure proposal WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democrats on Tuesday will propose spending $1 trillion on transportation and other infrastructure projects over 10 years in an attempt to engage President Donald Trump on an issue where they hope to find common ground.

Details of the plan provided to The Associated Press include $200 billion for a “vital infrastructure fund.” An example of the types of projects that could be eligible for financing from the fund is the Gateway Program to repair and replace rail lines and tunnels between New York and New Jersey, some of which are over 100 years old and were damaged in Superstorm Sandy in 2012.

The project, which would double the number of trains per hour using the tunnels and help enable high-speed Amtrak service, is estimated to cost about $20 billion.

Republican leaders, who have said previously that they’re waiting for Trump to offer his own proposal, are unlikely to embrace the Democratic plan. It’s not clear where Democrats would get the money for their proposal.

Infrastructure was raised at a meeting Monday between Trump and lawmakers from both parties. Senate Majority leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., has said he doesn’t w a n t another infrastructure plan that is effectively an economic McConnell stimulus program like the one Congress passed in 2009 at former President Barack Obama’s behest.

“They thought that was an area maybe to find common ground, and then Sen. McConnell made the important point it needs to be paid for because we’ve got $20 trillion in debt,” Sen. John Cornyn of Texas, the No. 2 Senate Republican leader.

Trump bemoaned the state of America’s roads, bridges, airports and railways during the presidential campaign and promised to generate $1 trillion in infrastructure investment, putting people to work in the SENATE | 2A

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The Creston/O-M wrestling cheerleaders make their only home varsity appearance tonight in a double dual meet against Lewis Central and Harlan, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Shown cheering at the John J. Harris Invitational in Corning Saturday are, from left, Ashton Carter, Morgan Frey, Leah Stow, Kiersten Latham, Macy Andreasen and Kayla Luther.

Not pictured, Konnar Shepherd, Makayla Davis and Devon Buls. The team is coached by Trishanna Sevier.

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“We wanted to emulate Express wrestling,” Driskell said. “We didn’t really have a consistent, long-lasting place for our elementary kids. We wanted to get something developed.”

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process. But Trump has offered few specifics. Administration officials have indicated they expect Trump to offer details this spring.

“Senate Democrats are walking the walk on repairing and rebuilding our nation’s crumbling infrastructure,” Senate Minority leader Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., said. “We ask President Trump to support this common sense, comprehensive approach.”

Democrats estimate their plan would create 15 million jobs. Besides transportation, the plan includes money for expanding broadband access in rural areas, water treatment and sewer construction, veterans’ hospitals and schools.

A proposal by two of Trump’s financial advisers circulated just after the election calls for using $137 billion in tax credits to generate $1 trillion in private invest-

munity have stepped up and supported the program.

“We’ve been fortunate that we got a ton of sponsors,” Driskell said. “That’s where a large percentage of this (the money that was donated to the high school teams) came from. We thought it would be a good way to raise money for the high school programs at the same time.” ment in infrastructure projects over 10 years. But investors are typically interested only in projects that have a revenue stream like tolls to produce a profit. Elaine Chao, Trump’s nominee for transportation secretary, told senators last week that she wants to “unleash the potential” of private investors to boost transportation.

Charging tolls for roads and bridges is often unpopular. A recent Washington Post poll found that 66 percent of the public opposes granting tax credits to investors who put their money into transportation projects in exchange for the right to charge tolls.

The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials and transportation industry lobbying groups want a hike in direct federal spending instead of tax credits. What is needed most, they say, is money to address the growing backlog of maintenance and repair projects, most of which are unsuitable for tolling.

Iowa man who hit cyclists now pushing for bike law DES MOINES (AP) — A northwest Iowa man who struck five cyclists with his motorcycle several years ago is now pushing for a stricter law requiring bike lights.

Daryl Hasche hit five teenage girls with his motorcycle while riding in the dark five years ago, The Des Moines Register reports.

The cyclists were riding side by side, and didn’t have any lights on their bikes.

“By the time my headlights hit their reflectors, it was too late,” said Hasche, who was not injured in the accident. Three of the cyclists were taken to a hospital for injuries.

Hasche was not charged.

He paid a $60,000 civil settlement to one of the cyclists.

Now, he shares the story of the accident in order to encourage cyclists to use bike lamps and to call attention to the topic for Iowa lawmakers.

Republican Rep. John Wills says a bill requiring flashing rear-facing lights on bicycles between sunset and sunrise could be introduced through the Iowa House Transportation Committee this session. But, he says the bill’s language has not yet been finalized.

Currently, state law only requires a bicycle to have a front-lighted lamp, when it’s dark outside.

“I am definitely going to be talking to some of these people who sell bicycles because, in my opinion, if they sell a bicycle that doesn’t have a white light on front and red light on the back, they’re selling an unsafe piece of equipment,” Hasche said prior to the event.

According to Wills, the bill could end up attached to other proposed legislation requiring drivers to change lanes when passing cyclists.

Iowa Bicycle Coalition executive director Mark Wyatt said bicycles are not legally required to be sold with lights, and noted that federal consumer safety officials make an assumption that bicycles are generally not ridden at night.

“We want to look at anything that promotes safety and we want to keep an open mind about it, but ultimately we don’t want unnecessary regulations ... that would be so unusual it would prevent people from bicycling,” Wyatt said.

“WE WANT to look at anything that promotes safety and we want to keep an open mind about it.”

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wages of similar job titlement in the private and public sector, so we looked at a multitude of areas such as the college, hospital and city employees,” said Turner Compensation Board Member Katie Turner.

Last year, a vote was approved to give officials a 3 percent wage increase across the board, followed by a $4,000 comparable wage increase for Kenyon and $2,000 increase for Piel.

Ranking Currently, Union Coun-

ty is ranked 62nd out of 99 Iowa counties by population size. This means the wages of elected officials should shadow that ranking, so that, for example, the wage of the auditor should also be ranked near 62nd. However, Hysell’s wage is ranked 82nd. Before the vote last year, Kenyon’s wage was ranked 41st and Piel’s was ranked 76th.

Turner said the compensation board looked at the wages of officials in the counties that ranked three above and three below Union County to help decide what the officials in Union County should be ranked at.

“That’s why the county is taking this into consideration when we start doing budgets,” Hysell said.

“Right now, the fund balances and budgets are sitting really good.”

The 2017 compensation board is made of Turner, Jim Norman, Linda Marley, Tom Hartsock, Mike Duckworth, Dorothy McNaught and Marlin Neisemeier, the last of whom was absent during the recommendation

meeting.

“When we looked at all the elected officials, the board looks at the fair compensation of those officials,” Turner said. “The board’s job is to make sure their wages are fair.”

Currently, the wage is set at $51,920.95 for Busch, Hysell and White, $93,987.57 for Kenyon, $69,909.32 for Piel and $27,253 for Brown, Monday and Riley.

If the recommendation is approved, the increase will go into effect for FY2018, and the wages would then be set at $55,157.13 for Busch, Hysell and White, $98,590.92 for Kenyon, $73,730.12 for Piel and $28,138.72 for Brown, Monday and Riley.

“When you have good department heads, good employees, how do you keep them?” Hysell said. “You pay them a good salary.”

Creston, 2, family and consumer science education and studies Jeremy C. Stoll of Creston, 4, chemical engineering Michael Thomas Walsh of Creston, 3, criminal justice studies Bradley Aaron Baudler of Fontanelle, 4, elementary education Mark E. Baudler of Fontanelle, 3, agricultural business Sarah Sue Buckner of Fontanelle, 3, psychology Danielle Joan Luhrs of Fontanelle, 4, community and regional planning Dalton Clayton of Greenfield, 4, animal ecology Daniel Duane Ehrsam of Greenfield, 4, accounting Jonah A. Mueller of Greenfield, 4, mechanical engineering Kyle James Sickles of Greenfield, 3, kinesiology and health

Nicole Amber Mullins of Lorimor, 3, elementary education Megan Elaine Doubleday of Mount Ayr, 4, elementary education Hannah M. Fletchall of Mount Ayr, 4, psychology Caitlin Renee Giles of Mount Ayr, 4, elementary education Lincoln Daniel Lutrick of Mount Ayr, 2, kinesiology and health Ethan L. McGill of Mount Ayr, 2, computer engineering April Dawn Shields of Mount Ayr, 4, agricultural business Gracie Maude Russell of Prescott, 2, agricultural business Zack Cameron Peppmeier of Shannon City, 4, animal science Bailey Kay Rainforth of Sharpsburg, 4, apparel, merchandising and design

According to Hysell, there is enough money in the county budget to allow for the increase.

“The departments are really frugal with their budgets. They spend what they need, ... and they don’t go out and spend on a whim,” Hysell said. “If there’s money left over, it goes right Hysell back into their funds.”

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COLLEGE NEWS Iowa State University AMES – Approximately 8,775 Iowa State University students have been recognized for outstanding academic achievement by being named to the fall semester 2016 dean’s list.

Students named to the dean’s list must have earned a GPA of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale while carrying a minimum of 12 credit hours of graded course work.

Students from the local area include: Sara Denise Pettit of Afton, 4, liberal studies Ann Marie Waigand of Afton, 2, criminal justice studies Sarah Jo Waigand of Afton, 4, apparel, merchandising and design Mackenzie E. Barton of Bedford, 4, architecture-professional degree Brandon R. Sleep of Bedford, 4, construction engineering Rachel Linn Jacobson of Bridgewater, 4, event management Trevor John Holbrook of Corning, 2, agricultural engineering

Karen Taylor Rice of Corning, 4, agricultural business Madison Nichole Shuey of Corning, 4, animal science Sierra Kathleen Sleep of Corning, 4, event management Adam D. Baker of Creston, 4, agricultural studies Kaleb Randall Cook of Creston, 3, construction engineering Danielle Lynne Fundermann of Creston, 2, public relations Audrey Elaine Fyock of Creston, 4, industrial engineering Natalja Chantel Handy of Creston, 2, English Ashley Lynne Harris of Creston, 2, pre-business Theodore M. Hartman of Creston, 4, meteorology Taylor Rheanne Malloy of Creston, 1, veterinary medicine Margaret Anne McGrath of Creston, 2, linguistics Tayler Pettit of Creston, 3, finance Zachary John Powers of Creston, 4, agricultural studies Josie Lynn Sickels of

GOP lawmakers introduce new plan on Iowa’s budget shortfall DES MOINES (AP) — Republicans in the Iowa Legislature have introduced their plan for closing the state’s budget shortfall, and it proposes fewer cuts to state agencies than a plan originally backed by Gov. Terry Branstad.

A GOP-led Senate panel approved a bill Monday proposing some Iowa departments cut about $88 million in spending for the budget year that began last July. Branstad sought agency cuts of about $110

million.

Sen. Charles Schneider, a West Des Moines Republican who oversees a key budget committee, says the plan would still cut over $115 million. He says the rest would be achieved in part by not enacting some tax deduction rules.

Schneider says other Republicans, including Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds, support the bill.

It requires more Senate votes before it can reach the House.

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Creston High School class of 1946 alumni, 12:30 p.m. luncheon, The Windrow.

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Miscellaneous Traffic control, 9:42 a.m., Friday, South Walnut Street.

Assistance, 11:04 a.m., Friday, North Pine Street.

Theft, 11:55 a.m., Friday, West Montgomery Street.

Nuisance, 1:56 p.m., Friday, West Mills Street.

Shoplifting, 2:22 p.m., Friday, Laurel Street.

Harassing communication, 2:37 p.m., Friday, North Pine Street.

Talk to officer, 3:04 p.m., Friday, North Pine Street.

Vandalism, 3:10 p.m., Friday, North Sycamore Street.

Traffic stop, 3:40 p.m., Friday, Greenfield.

Theft, 4:30 p.m., Friday, North Pine Street.

Civil dispute, 4:38 p.m., Friday, North Pine Street.

Domestic dispute, 4:51 p.m., Friday, North Maple Street.

Assistance, 5:18 p.m., Friday, North Jarvis Street.

Talk to officer, 6:27 p.m., Friday, South Birch Street.

Domestic dispute, 6:29 p.m., Friday, South Pine Street.

Talk to officer, 6:39 p.m., Friday, North Maple Street.

Theft, 7 p.m., Friday, Laurel Street.

Traffic stop, 7:43 p.m., Friday, Russell Street.

Suspicious person, 8:17 p.m., Friday, North Oak Street.

Talk to officer, 8:22 p.m., Friday, North Division Street.

Burglary, 9:24 p.m., Friday, North Oak Street.

Assistance, 9:37 p.m., Friday, New York Avenue.

Narcotic, 10:05 p.m., Friday, North Pine Street.

Assault, 12:15 a.m., Saturday, South Elm Street.

Public intoxication, 1:31 a.m., Saturday, North Elm Street.

Domestic dispute, 2:41 a.m., Saturday, West Adams Street.

Disturbing the peace, 1:44 p.m., Saturday, West Summit Street.

Assistance, 2:03 p.m., Saturday, North Pine Street.

Talk to officer, 2:30 p.m., Saturday, North Birch Street.

Assistance, 2:34 p.m., Saturday, South Elm Street.

Animal call, 2:48 p.m., Saturday, North Birch Street.

Vandalism, 3:15 p.m., Saturday, North Walnut Street.

Talk to officer, 3:19 p.m., Saturday, North Pine Street.

Vandalism, 6:13 p.m., Saturday, South Maple Street.

Animal call, 6:21 p.m., Saturday, West Townline Street.

Domestic dispute, 6:46 p.m., Saturday, North Lincoln Street.

Disturbing the peace, 7:04 p.m., Saturday, North Maple Street.

Traffic stop, 7:58 p.m., Saturday, North Jarvis Street.

Talk to officer, 8:51 p.m., Saturday, North Pine Street.

Information, 10:47 p.m., Saturday, North Myrtle Street.

Domestic dispute, 12:57 a.m., Sunday, North Sycamore Street.

Assistance, 5:17 a.m., Sunday, Russell Street.

Assistance, 7:41 a.m., Sunday, North Cedar Street.

Theft, 9:15 a.m., Sunday, South Elm Street.

Suspicious activity, 11:34 a.m., Sunday, North Spruce Street.

Talk to officer, 4 p.m., Sunday, North Elm Street.

Vandalism, 4:04 p.m., Sunday, North Pine Street.

Information, 4:10 p.m., Sunday, North Sycamore Street.

Traffic stop, 9:01 p.m., Sunday, North Sumner Avenue.

Harassing communication, 10:19 p.m., Sunday, North Elm Street.

Welfare check, 11:47 p.m., Sunday, North Vine Street.

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St., was charged with driving while barred Jan. 17 in Ringgold County.

Harris was released on $2,000 bond.

—————— Charlie McQueen of Clearfield was charged on a Ringgold County warrant for driving while barred Jan. 17 in Taylor County.

McQueen was released on $2,000 bond.

Miscellaneous Violation of protection order, 11:07 a.m., Jan. 10.

Information, 11:22 a.m., Jan. 10.

Information, 1:52 p.m., Jan. 10.

Warrant, 2:16 p.m., Jan. 10.

Information, 2:48 p.m., Jan. 10.

Information, 2:49 p.m., Jan. 10.

Information, 3:39 p.m., Jan. 10.

Harassment, 3:59 p.m., Jan. 10.

Dispatch, 4:39 p.m., Jan. 10.

Assistance, 5:30 p.m., Jan. 10.

Assistance, 8:16 p.m., Jan. 10.

Complaint, 9:12 p.m., Jan. 10.

Information, 9:12 a.m., Jan. 11.

Scam, 10:11 a.m., Jan. 11.

Information, 10:49 a.m., Jan. 11.

Information, 10:52 a.m., Jan. 11.

Medical, 1:36 p.m., Jan. 11.

Information, 2:08 p.m., Jan. 11.

Information, 2:41 p.m., Jan. 11.

Assistance, 2:41 p.m., Jan. 11.

Information, 3:02 p.m., Jan. 11.

Medical, 3:13 p.m., Jan. 11.

Information, 3:17 p.m., Jan. 11.

Information, 4:29 p.m., Jan. 11.

Welfare check, 10:35 p.m., Jan. 11.

Assistance, 12:06 a.m., Jan. 12.

Traffic hazard, 8:56 a.m., Jan. 12.

Information, 9:45 a.m., Jan. 12.

Assistance, 11:26 a.m., Jan. 12.

Civil dispute, 11:29 a.m.,

Jan. 12.

Assistance, 12:14 p.m., Jan. 12.

Assistance, 1:50 p.m., Jan. 12.

Assistance, 2:12 p.m., Jan. 12.

Information, 3:10 p.m., Jan. 12.

Assistance, 3:18 p.m., Jan. 12.

Controlled burn, 4:34 p.m., Jan. 12.

Traffic hazard, 4:57 p.m., Jan. 12.

Information, 6:13 p.m., Jan. 12.

Information, 9:19 p.m., Jan. 12.

Assistance, 8:05 a.m., Jan. 13.

Medical, 9:20 a.m., Jan. 13.

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Coach Levine: ‘Stay away from the trees’ Editor’s note: This is the first guest column by Kyle Wilson.

Moving forward, his columns will publish on the fourth Tuesday of every month.

These days, the quiet moments in my life seem to come around 4 in the morning.

That’s the time our 3-monthold son Bronx usually wakes and is ready for a new Huggies diaper and a warm bottle of milk. The world is incredibly still at that hour. Sometimes I’ll read a book while our little man gulps down his 5 ounces. Other times I’ll gameplan for the day to come.

But, the morning of Jan. 12 I just sat there in the darkness and reflected on the passing of longtime Creston resident Ron Levine.

Ron is remembered by many as a principal at Creston High School. I’ll always remember him, though, as my seventh-grade basketball coach, a grandfather to the “Levine boys” and a man never too busy for a good conversation.

The first memory that flooded in that morning was Ron standing next to the black chalkboard in the old Burton R. Jones Middle School gymnasium, a whistle around his neck, and all of us seventh-graders on our knees soaking in his basketball wisdom.

The second memory was him talking to me, his point guard, about why he didn’t want to see any “razzle dazzle” between-theleg dribbling or behind-the-back passes. He was a stickler for the fundamentals of basketball and nothing excited him more on the hardwood than a suffocating manto-man defense or strong box-out rebound.

I wasn’t a very tall middle

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schooler. Ron often stopped practice to tell me to “stay away from the trees.” I had a habit of dribbling along the baseline and then getting stuck in the timbers of my much taller teammates or opponents.

Twenty years later, I still hear his voice when I drive baseline in a pick-up or rec league basketball game. I either get my shot up or get my tail out of the timber.

These memories of Ron happened to lead me to ones about Contributed photo Paul Somers, who used to referee This is our seventh-grade basketball team coached by the late Ron Levine and assisted by Craig Ditzler. some of our middle school basket- I’m pictured in the front row, fourth from left. Ron’s grandson Jeff Levine is pictured in the back row (#51). ball games. driveway to talk about my fami- hear on the news each evening. handshake and “how you doing” After these games, Paul would ly, his grandsons and his beloved But, maybe it’s just a matter of might be a good place to start. sometimes take me aside and give Contact the writer: White Sox. getting back to the fundamentals. me his own basketball wisdom. I Twitter: @k_wilson85 Listen, I certainly don’t have the And, caring for your fellow man remember some of those talks cenEmail: kylew3516@gmail.com answers to all of the problems we or woman with the respect of a tering on the kind of temperament a point guard needs.

He’d remind me that point guards are to be the floor leaders.

They are the clock managers. They don’t argue calls and they don’t let emotions get the better of them.

Later, I’d see Paul shopping occasionally while I was working at Creston Hy-Vee in high school.

It never failed. He’d always stop, put down the gallon of milk he was carrying, to shake my hand and ask how I was doing.

Ron was the same way. I was out snapping a feature photo for the Creston News Advertiser a few years back. Ron saw me, stopped his yard work and came down his

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Losing our marbles HOLLYWOOD – God bless America, and how’s everybody?

Fox News says a big rig truck lost control and split apart on an Indiana highway Sunday. The truck lost 40,000 pounds of marbles. So far the line at the Lost and Found includes Madonna, 3 million protest marchers, the cast of Saturday Night Live and the President of the United States.

President Trump was targeted by a women’s march in which millions of feminists, Hispanics, and civil rights advocates marched in U.S. cities the day after his inauguration. It’s amazing. In just one day, Trump inspired more outof-shape people to go walking than Michelle Obama did in eight years.

The White House charged the media with de-legitimizing Trump by low-balling his inaugural crowd size. Millions of women protested Trump Saturday while wearing vagina hats. John Hinckley has been wandering free for three months and he’s wondering if he will ever get out of the nut house.

Chris Matthews caused outrage Friday by describing President Trump’s inauguration speech as Hitlerian. Somebody always takes things a bit too far. Perhaps if Hitler’s inauguration speech had been blessed by a rabbi afterwards like Trump’s was, things would have turned out better for him.

President Trump’s spokespeople fought it out with Sunday talk show hosts, further splitting the country in two. Psychologists say

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people who support Trump and people who oppose Trump are all stressed out. Democrats do yoga to relieve stress while Republicans find it so much easier just to drink.

President Trump’s inaugural speech Friday attempted to depict himself as a fighter for better trade deals with foreign nations, a sentry for a strong border, and as a champion for American industries. However Trump’s power is not absolute. It will never replace cocaine in Hollywood’s eyes.

Donald Trump’s inauguration ceremony took place on the steps of the U.S. Capitol on Friday with all of official Washington from both political parties seated onstage. Hillary Clinton sat on the front row with a benign smile on her face. It was a testimony to the religious effect of Bloody Marys.

Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts administered the oath of office to President Trump at noon Friday. Twenty-one cannons fired in salute. It began raining the moment President Trump began his inaugural address, prompting Trump to later charge that the sky is rigged.

The N.Y. Post reported Caroline Kennedy is planning to run for Congress. It said she owns oil wells in Oklahoma. No one knows if she’d be the first Dem-

ocrat, the first woman or the first Kennedy to be allowed to join the Petroleum Club, but it has got to be a great civil rights moment for somebody.

West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin called on Democrats to reach out to centrist Southerners who used to be Southern Democrats. For a century it was the only party in 15 states. When I was a boy growing up in Oklahoma, the Gubernatorial race was always won by the fastest Goober.

The Weather Channel reported a huge earthquake off the coast of New Guinea Sunday which could cause the threat of a tsunami in neighboring islands.

They cry wolf a lot. It’s not a good sign when Indonesia sets off its tsunami alarm every time an American wades into the Pacific Ocean.

California meteorologists reported that this month’s rains have ended the drought in Northern California after six years.

The huge snowpack should end the drought in So Cal when it melts. On Sunday, it rained so hard in Southern California that the San Diego Chargers slid to Los Angeles.

President Trump vowed Saturday that he will soon get Congress moving on legislation which funds building the border wall. For those questioning Trump’s logic in building a wall on the border, just look at the success of the Great Wall of China. You hardly ever see a Mexican in Beijing.

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HINTS FROM HELOISE Read the signs of sickness

HOROSCOPE For Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2017 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Your relationships with bosses and authority figures today will be easygoing. They will be willing to listen to you, and you will be willing to listen to them. Of course, this doesn’t mean you will agree.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20)Because your appreciation of beauty is heightened today, give yourself a chance to enjoy beautiful places and things. Visit art galleries, museums, beautiful buildings and parks.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) If you have to share something with someone today, be careful to protect your own best interests. It’s good to be generous - but don’t be a doormat.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22)Because the Moon today is opposite your sign, you must go more than halfway when dealing with others. This simply requires some tolerance and patience.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Do something today that will help you feel better organized. Set aside 15 minutes, and use this time to tidy up things and get on top of your game.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) This is a creative day for you. If you work in the arts, you will be productive. Trust your imagination and your artistic skills. You also feel sensitive to the needs of children.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) This is a good day for family discussions because everyone will feel mutually sympathetic. If you cannot help someone, you can at least listen with genuine understanding.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21)You might spend a lot of time daydreaming today. Your imagination also is heightened, which is why flights of fantasy might take up some time.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) If shopping today, you might be tempted to spend too much money on something luxurious and extravagant. Think about this carefully. Save your receipts.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) You feel more emotional than usual today. Knowing this, be careful not to overreact if you’re unhappy about something. Be cool.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18)Today you will prefer to work alone or behind the scenes because it feels better. You’re not pre-

pared to stick your neck out, which probably is wise.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20)A conversation with a female friend will be important today. This is a good day to share your hopes and dreams for the future in order to get someone’s feedback.

YOU BORN TODAY You are careful and private. However, if you decide to open up to someone, you can inspire others. This year, something you’ve been

involved with for about nine years will end or diminish now to make room for something new.

It also will be a year of service to others, plus a wonderful year to travel. Get ready for a fresh, new cycle waiting in your future!

Birthdate of: Virginia Woolf, writer; Marcus Samuelsson, chef; Jenifer Lewis, actress. (c) 2017 King Syndicate, Inc.

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63. “___ moment” 65. Affranchise

Dear Heloise: We have all been at the doctor’s sitting in the WAITING ROOM before our appointment. There are signs posted about the flu and minimizing the spread of it (especially during flu season).

However, waiting rooms are filled with magazines handled by patients both sick and well.

My hint is to bring your own reading material. This way, if you are sick, you do not make others sick, and if you are well, you don’t risk picking up a virus left behind. – Patsy G., via email Patsy, I’m in a doctor’s waiting room editing this copy right now. I looked around, and you are right! Some waiting rooms have more “germy” surfaces than others. An orthopedic or eye doctor’s office is most likely less germy than a GP’s or pediatrician’s. Plus, always carry hand sanitizer to counter germs you may pick up! – Heloise INFANT CAR SEAT Dear Heloise: I am a proud grandmother of my first grandchild. I have a hint that is worth sharing with all new parents and grandparents.

I was getting ready to travel with my daughter and granddaughter on a road trip in

their car. I realized that I really didn’t know how to work the infant car seat, with all its straps and latches. So, we practiced before leaving, and I am so glad we did! Now, if there is an emergency, I feel confident I can get the baby out. – Elaine S. in Indiana This is an important hint for ANYONE traveling or just driving around town with an infant or small child using a car seat. If you have any doubts, call your fire station to see if they will check the seat for you. Most are happy to help! – Heloise EASY MOVE Dear Heloise: With my father moving to a smaller residence, I helped him go through his belongings and furniture, deciding what he would keep and donate/throw away. Larger furniture items with drawers were emptied and labeled with sticky notes on the outside with the word “empty” on the note. This kept us from having to check the drawers “one more time.”

We also used sticky notes on furniture to label the pieces that were moving with dad and the others that had other plans, such as “donate,” “(name of relative),” “coming

to pick up,” etc. – Rachel A., via email CORRECT CABLES Dear Heloise: Before moving, I was very concerned about all the cables, video-game consoles and hookups connected to the TV. I took a picture before disconnecting anything. It made it much easier to put everything back together without any stress. – Jim S. in Ohio LIGHT REMINDER Dear Heloise: I have small children in my home, and my concern, especially in the kitchen, is to prevent accidents. I taught them that when the light over the stove is on, they are not to touch the stove or any pan, because it is hot.

This works well for them, and me! – Shelby L., Colorado Springs, Colo.

Send a money-saving or timesaving hint to Heloise, P.O. Box 795000, San Antonio, TX 78279-5000, or you can fax it to 1-210-HELOISE or email it to Heloise(at)Heloise.com. I can’t answer your letter personally but will use the best hints received in my column. (c)2017 by King Features Syndicate Inc.

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Wednesday Night Mix 12-28 Team Scores Goldie & 3 Hairy Bears 29 1/2 Bowtie Bandits 29 Knuckles Deep 27 1/2 They’re Gonna Laugh 18 High Team with handi cap: They’re Gonna Laugh, 2,411 pins High Team scratch: Goldie & 3 Hairy Bears, 2,160 High scratch individual series: TJ Redding 678 Series 600 and over: TJ Redding 678, Jason Knight 603 Games 200 and over men: Jason Knight 245, Jesse Still 211, TJ Redding 226-239, Josh Kinzie 211 TGIF League 12-30 Team Scores Grismore Lawn Care 4 Pine Valley 3 Bushwackers 3 Three Fingers Deep Ten Pin Mafia 1 Eagles 1 Slackers 1 4 Amigos 0 High Team with handicap: Grismore Lawn Care 2,507 High team scratch: Pine Valley 2,396 High scratch series: 655 Series 600 and over: Tom Redding 655, Jason Knight 628, TJ Redding 625, Nathan Grismore 616, Chad Sprague 609, Ted Kunz 615.

Games 200 and over men: Jason Knight 252, TJ Redding 235-218, Tom Redding 204-256, Dick Gist 212, Jay Stafford 214, Ben Moffitt 222-202, Nathan Grismore 243, Chad Sprague 210-233, Ted Kunz 234, Chad Drake 227, Matt Parsons 266.

Women high series 500 and over: Jami Fletchall 510 Woodpickers Jan. 2 Team Scores Creston Mobile Homes 43 1/2 Rhine Body Repair 40 1/2 Wood Smackers 34 M&M Motors 33 1/2 2 Rivers Pool 30 1/2 Channel Seeds 30 1/2 The Can Place 30 1/2 Green Valley Chemical 29 High team with handicap: Wood Smackers, 2,577 High team scratch: Rhine Body Repair, 2,032 High Scratch individual series: Tammy Rhine, 517 Games 190 and over women: Tammy Rhine 199, Sue Davis 190.

Classic Jan. 3 Team Scores Quilts 29 1/2 Pine Valley 26 Rhine Body Repair 19 Schroeder Plumbing 5 1/2 High team scratch: Rhine Body Repair 2,224 High scratch individual series: Mike Briner 714 Series 600 and over: Mike Briner 714, Dana Frey 601, Ron Pendegraft 600 Games 200 and over men: Jeremiah Johnson 224, John Coleman 235, Fred Franklin 200-211, Mike Briner 236-255-223, Dave Rhine 207, Dana Frey 237, Ron Pendegraft 218-228, Tom Redding 214.

Union Jan. 5 Team Scores Webb Roofing 4 Frey Construction 3 Super Wash 3 Mid State Surveying 2 H Crest Auto 2 The Lobby 1 Rhine Body Repair 1 High team with handicap: Frey Construction, 3,123 High scratch individual series: Ron Pendegraft 733 pins Series 600 and over men: Ron Pendegraft 733, Glenn Orr 670 Games 200 and over men: Bob Westcott 204200, Zeke Craig 242, Nat Studer 213, Todd Downing 201, Mike Briner 226, Dave Rhono 224, Warren Hudson 255, Glenn Orr 279-222, Scott McKinney 248, Harold Holliday 225, Chris Downing 257-203, Jared Knutstrom 234, Dana Frey 224, Ron Pendegraft 232, 266, 235.

Astro Jan. 8 Team Scores Ellis Poore 42 Rhine Body Repeair 41 1/2 Sunday Stars 37 Bud profen 34 Troublemakers 30 1/2 Strikes 29 1/2 Misfits 22 Survivors 19 1/2 High team with handicap: Sunday Stars: 2,391 High team scratch: Sunday Stars 2,040 High scratch indivudual series: Shiela Brokaw 462, Mike Briner 626

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CNA sports reporter kacarter@crestonnews.com

The slow pace of the Creston girls basketball team’s home game with Essex Tuesday, and numerous turnovers, hurt the home team in nonconference action as the Panthers fell 35-31.

“We are a much better team out in transition, but when you don’t get a defensive rebound you can’t run,” Creston coach Ryan McKim said. “So McKim then we get in a half-court game and that’s what happened. Turnovers are a problem and turnovers are something that are solved in the offseason playing a lot of basketball and improving your ball skills.”

What was a 16-10 game at halftime swung in Essex’s favor when Jescenia Mosley scored the first four points of the second half.

The Trojanettes’ Daiton Martin then began a remarkable run.

Martin nailed a 3-pointer to give Essex a 17-16 lead with about two and a half minutes left in the third quarter. Creston had yet to score in

the third Creston fought right back, fueled

by Brielle Baker and Cammy Rutherford. Baker grabbed a steal and converted the ensuing layup and free throw to make the score 19-17.

Rutherford made a hustle-play, saving a ball about to go out of play along the baseline nearest Creston’s basket. On the fast break that followed, Baker hit a 3-pointer to Rutherford give Creston a 2217 lead going into the fourth quarter Baker’s 16 points led the way.

Essex’s Martin, who did not score in the first half, rode into the fourth quarter guns blazing.

After Rutherford scored the first bucket of the fourth, Martin hit a bucket before and after a Mosley layup.

After 1-of-2 trips to the free throw line by Baker and Rutherford, Anna Carlson scored at the basket and Martin laid home three straight layups, two of them off of her own steals.

Her free throws in the game’s last minute gave Essex the 35-31 lead it held onto for the win.

“She won that ballgame for them.

She single-handedly took it over,” McKim said.

All 16 of Martin’s points came in the second half.

“She was a physical player, I’ll give her that,” Rutherford said.

“She definitely wanted to score the ball and she wanted it more than we did.”

Rutherford scored five points in the snail pace of the first quarter, and ended up with 10 points.

“I think we need to work as a team better and transition way better and just get rebounds,” Rutherford said.

The mistakes left a salty taste in the Panthers’ mouths.

“We’ve got to get better, period,” McKim said with finality.

Injuries hurt Creston. Breanna Wallace sat the game out with a knee injury and was on crutches.

Her absence hurt the Panthers. Bre Ross sustained a head injury in the junior varsity game and did not play in the varsity game.

UP NEXT Creston (6-10, 3-7) hosts Shenandoah (13-2, 6-2) Friday at 7:30 p.m.

Summary Ess: Scoring — Daiton Martin 16, Jescenia Mosley 10, Anna Carlson 4, Peyton Brammer 4.

Cl: Scoring – Brielle Baker 16, Cammy Rutherford 10, Saige Rice 3, Cayla Maitlen 3.

Ess(35) 8 2 7 18 Cr (31) 8 8 6 9

JV: (Saturday vs. Clarke) The Creston junior varsity girls won comfortably over Clarke Saturday 51-18.

Three Panthers tallied double figures, as Megan Haley’s 12 led the way. Cayla Maitlen and Kara Kinsella also scored 10 apiece.

What was just a 9-5 advantage after a quarter turned into a 20-5 lead at the half.

Cr: Scoring — Megan Haley 12, Kara Kinsella 10, Cayla Maitlen 10, Kesia Stewart 7, Heylee Shields 4, Grace Root 4, Bre Ross 1.

JV Monday vs. Essex The Creston JV girls squad turned the jets on Monday in the fourth quarter of a 42-26 win over Essex.

Megan Haley and Bre Ross both had 10 points and Heylee Shields added eight. All 10 of Ross’ points came in the second half, eight of which came in the fourth quarter.

Creston had led just 26-19 heading into the final period, but the Panther press resulted in Essex turnovers.

“We have been plagued by injury and illness but fought through the adversary tonight even though we were short on players,” Creston JV coach Britt Roberts said.

Cr — Scoring — Bre Ross 10, Megan Haley 10, Heylee Shields 8, Cayla Maitlen 3, Kesia Stewart 3,Emma Hanson 2, Sydney Hartsock 2, Grace Root 2, KyLee LaMasters 2. 3-pt. goals — 3 (Megan Haley 2. Kesia Stewart 1).

PANTHER WRESTLING

Expectation of excellence Some days Creston/Orient-Macksburg’s wrestlers love being around head coach Darrell Frain.

Kronberg’s Other days, korner they don’t quite Ryan Kronberg enjoy as much, sports editor those days where the longtime Panthers coach is pushing the team to the limit.

For the wrestlers and those who’ve been closely associated with the program over the years, they all agree that Frain makes them as wrestlers, people, and the program, better.

The demand for excellence in a manner that rubs off well within the program and outside observers has made Creston/Orient-Macksburg wrestling a perennial power.

It’s allowed Frain to reach a number of milestones, such as being a multi-time traditional state team champion coach.

Frain recently reached another career milestone as he won career dual 300 at Kuemper Catholic on Jan. 5.

Frain will be honored for the accomplishment at tonight’s (Tuesday’s) Hawkeye 10 Conference home double dual against Harlan and Lewis Central. Wrestling starts at 5:30 p.m. at Panther Gym. Frain joined a list of approximately 50 coaches in state history who have won 300 or more duals.

“Sometimes you don’t always

like him in the wrestling room if we’re running,” said Creston/Orient-Macksburg senior Chase Shiltz.

There’s the big grins and fives Frain readily dishes out after big wins that make the hard work worth it.

“When you win matches, that pays off knowing that he’s in your corner all the time,” Shiltz said.

The demand for excellence motivates the team.

“He’s passionate about what he does,” said Creston/Orient-Macksburg Kadon Hulett. “He expects performance out of us, expects respect from us whenever we’re around him.”

Frain pushes his wrestlers to a new level mentally.

It makes them better on the mat, away from it.

“Wrestling’s prepared me with a lot of tools I can use outside the world,” Hulett said.

He plans on using that mental toughness this fall when he goes to Northwest Missouri State and joins the powerhouse Bearcat football team. ”People say you can’t become mentally strong. I totally disagree with that,” Hulett said. “He’s made me mentally strong. Going into college sports, it’s going to help me so much more being through that toughness.”

Frain’s boss has seen how being mentally tough can prepare a young person for life away from the practice room and competition mat.

“With Jared and Collin both, wrestling was an aspect where the mental toughness is stressed,” said Creston Athletic Director Jeff Bevins of the lessons Frain taught his two sons. “It’s a grind. You’re out there by yourself.

There’s no one to worry about your Frain backside, right side, left side. You’re out there by yourself. Mentally, that’s grueling.”

Lessons learned under Frain has paid off for both of Bevins’ boys.

Jared is an assistant wrestling coach at Harlan. Collin recently completed a standout football career at Northwest Missouri State and is now preparing for an opportunity to play in the National Football League.

“It’s the hard work, the success that helps bring the fun,” Bevins said. “Collin’s said a lot of his success has come from wrestling with the mental discipline and mental toughness which you have to work through.”

Frain knows when to push the team.

“He definitely knows when you’re not giving it your all. He’ll be on your butt if you’re not giving it your all,” Shiltz said. “He’s not a guy you want to slack off around.”

Frain doesn’t just want his wrestlers to be wrestlers.

Often when there’s not a conflict with a wrestling meet, Frain and his wife Kim will be at basketball games. Frain also coaches football.

He’s been a regular in the stands at baseball games over the years.

Frain’s wrestlers are encouraged to participate in other sports.

“There’s kids out for track, other kids are baseball players. They’re out for soccer, golf, get them competing,” Bevins said. “That’s huge.

A kid’s got to be able to compete. If the mind gets trained, the body will adapt to whatever it’s going to do, but the mind has to be trained.”

Frain’s passion for the team and the kids is noticeable.

“It’s the enthusiasm for what he does, his dedication,” Bevins said.

“His relationships with the kids is very important cause he relates well to them.”

As demanding as Frain is on the mat, the love comes back from the wrestlers.

“Whenever we’re around him, he’s a friend to us. He’s a coach,” Hulett said. “There’s a mutual respect. He’s there to push us.”

The match ends and Frain’s cheerful personality returns.

“He’s like a friend, a guy you want to talk too,” Shiltz said.

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

BLUEGRASS CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT

Bulldogs bounced by Warriors in Bluegrass Tourney

By KALEB CARTER

CNA sports reporter kacarter@crestonnews.com

ORIENT — Both Orient-Macksburg girls and boys basketball teams fell in the first round of Bluegrass Conference tournament action Saturday in Orient.

Boys game After defeating Seymour 70-67 just a night before in Orient, the Bulldog boys could not overcome issues and the play of Justin Jewett and his 35 points (21 in the second half) as they fell 68-56 to Seymour.

When Orient-Macksburg quickened the pace in the second quarter, the Bulldogs saw positive results, with Dylan Nichols and Triston Davidson both making multiple transition buckets.

“Tristan has played well, he’s played well the last two games,” Orient-Macksburg coach Michael

West said. “... What got him going was attacking the offensive glass.”

Orient-Macksburg led 37-33 after the first two quarters.

With Seymour no longer playing a full-court press in the second half, the Bulldogs struggled with foul trouble for Dylan and Noah Nichols. Orient-Macksburg was not able to replicate the second quarter offensive success and succumbed by giving up a late run to the Warriors.

“They were going full court and stopped and went half court,” West said. “They stopped and set up a little more, that hurt as as far as pushing it as much as we like to.”

After a Carson Thompson jumper put the Bulldogs up 46-41 in the third quarter, the Warriors went on an 8-0 run to end the period.

In the fourth, Seymour responded to an Owen Hensley bucket with several of its own. Davidson and Dylan Nichols scored the next four, but Noah Wells and Ty Campbell

scored buckets.

After a Dylan Nichols steal and layup, Noah Nichols picked yo his fifth foul, and from that point forward, Seymour picked up stops and hit its free throws to secure the win.

Dylan Nichols scored 21 and Noah had seven.

Girls game The girls team fell 49-21 to Mormon Trail.

Mormon Trail jumped out to a 16-2 lead after a quarter and a 30-5 lead at halftime and played the whole game with a comfortable advantage.

Kaela Eslinger led the way with nine points and Brooklyn Sammons scored seven points as the young Bulldogs struggled to score to start the game.Hailey Johnson (3) and Katie Walter (2) also scored for the Bulldogs.

West, who is the assistant coach for the girl’s team, believes he’s see-

ing many of the younger girls on the team better themselves.

“They’ve improved,” West said.

“They’re still doing freshman-like things. You’d like for that to disappear as much as possible.”

Mormon Trail’s Payton Gwinn notched 24 to lead all scorers.

The Bulldog girls won 36-28 at Twin Cedars in a consolation game.

Katie Walter scored 12 points to lead the Bulldogs. Hailey Johnson scored 10 points.

Pictures can be found online at www.crestonnews.com

Boys game summary Sey: Scoring — Justin Jewett 35, Noah Wells 12, Joshua Brown 9, Travis Enright 6, Ty Campbell 4, Prestyn Lawson 2. 3-pt goals — 4 (Justin Jewett 3) Team fouls —14 . Fouled out — None.

OM: Scoring — Dylan Nichols 21, Triston Davidson 12, Noah Nichols 7, Owen Hensley 6,Carson Thompson 5, Keaton Wambold 3, Dylan Holste 2. 3-pt goals — 4 (4 with one). Team fouls —14. Fouled out — Dylan Nichols, Noah Nichols.

Sey (68) 14 19 16 19 OM (56) 12 25 9 10

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Creston News Advertiser | Tuesday, January 24, 2017

COLLEGE FOOTBALL

Two Panther football players make college decisions Shiltz to Northwest Missouri State, Bollinger to Grand View ■

STAFF REPORT

Chase Shiltz had originally committed to North Dakota State for wrestling.

After another stellar season on the gridiron, the Panther senior discovered his heart was more into football than wrestling.

Football is what Shiltz will participate in at the college level.

Thursday, he decided where he will be going.

Shiltz made a verbal commitment to Northwest Missouri State.

“After all the wrestling stuff, after football season, I decided that I was going

to play football,” Shiltz said.

Shiltz picked Northwest Missouri State over a preferred Shiltz walk-on offer from Iowa State.

A recent visit to Maryville sold Shiltz on becoming a Bearcat.

“I went down there and fell in love with it,” Shiltz said. “It felt right there.”

Shiltz had plenty of success at Creston. Now he’ll join a program that’s in the middle of a dynasty in Division II. The Bearcats have gone 55-2 the past four seasons, with three perfect seasons and three national championships in the past four seasons.

“They definitely have a dynasty,” Shiltz said. “(For-

mer Creston and Northwest Missouri State star Collin) Bevins said he won more national championships than games he lost there.”

Joining a winning program fits in with Shiltz’s personality.

“I’m a really competitive person. I hate to lose,” Shiltz said. “That’s the way they are down there. They hate to lose.

“Knowing they have a dynasty, have a lot of success — it feels good to go to a program where they have success.”

Shiltz plans on playing running back.

He knows his physical skills will have to evolve at the next level.

“I will definitely get on a program, grow a lot,” Shiltz said.

Shiltz added he’s undecided on a major at this point.

Creston senior Colton

Bolinger recently decided his intentions to sign with G r a n d View University in Des Bollinger Moines.

Bolinger expects to namely play offense as a tight end.

He has excelled on the gridiron for the Creston/ Orient-Macksburg Panthers as a run-blocking tight end and all-Hawkeye 10 caliber defensive end and punter.

Grand View was in 2016 a top 10 ranked NAIA football program that finished 9-3 and was bounced from the national tournament by Lindsey Wilson.

Bolinger says he stressed about the decision, but that he ultimately feels comfortable with it.

“I did not know much

about Grand View before but when went on a visit to the Grand View campus in mid-December, I really liked it,” Bolinger said.

“They have a lot of experience in their coaching staff, have a great offensive scheme that I feel I can pick up on quickly, and also win a lot of football games.”

Bolinger, a 6-5 240-pounder, figures to contend for playing time at tight end for a successful program.

“I feel that after a year of putting in a lot of work and gaining some size and speed, I have a good chance at gaining a spot,” Bolinger said. “It’s all about how much I work for it. They recruited me as a tight end so I will be playing offense.

They use their tight ends a majority of the time in their offense which I am looking forward to as well.”

Bolinger feels comfort-

able with the atmosphere surrounding the program, and with what he can accomplish academically and after college, perhaps in Des Moines.

“The head coach (Mike Woodley, who has been coach since the football team started in 2008) really emphasizes excelling in academics which I feel is important,” Bolinger said.

Also being located in Des Moines there are great opportunities after college.

Overall I’m very excited to have the opportunity to continue my football career and want to thank everyone who has helped me along the way. “ Bolinger is undecided on a major.

February 1st is National Signing Day for the NCAA, whereas the NAIA does not have official letters of intent.

GIRLS BASKETBALL

BOYS BASKETBALL Cardinals overwhelm Wolverines CD slashes Nodaway Valley

By KALEB CARTER

CNA sports reporter kacarter@crestonnews.com

GREENFIELD — Nodaway Valley’s spirited effort in the second quarter wasn’t enough to keep the Wolverines in the game as Class 2A third-ranked Central Decatur quickened the pace to its likening in its 6242 win.

It was the closest game of the year for the Cardinals, who now stand 14-0 and 10-0 in the Pride of Iowa.

Central Decatur employed its press to devastating results multiple times during the game. The first quarter went strongly in the Cardinals’ favor 23-9.

Nodaway Valley battled back to trail by just five at the half, 29-24.

“They definitely took it to us in the second quarter,” Central Decatur coach Curtis Boothe said. “I think we got things headed our way in the second half and that’s why we were able to win.”

It was in the third quarter that the undefeated Cardinals really pushed the pedal down.

“We changed our press at halftime, tried to work through some foul trouble and then were able to hit some shots which got us into our press and I think it sped it up in the third quarter,” Boothe said.

Josie Clarke scored 10 points and Paige McElfish, coming into the game averaging 16.5 points per game, did not score until the fourth quarter.

“Definitely trying to limit Paige and Josie’s touches. I think we did a pretty good job on Paige,” Boothe said.

Addie Lamb tossed in 10 points.

Thompson noted that his team has to have a better diversity of options scoring-wise.

“We need to find some other options to take some pressure off Paige and Josie because obviously other teams are going to

key on them every night.

Somebody’s gotta step up,” Thompson said. “Addie’s actually been in double figures a couple times in the last few games. She’s starting to be a little more comfortable, a little more confident.”

UP NEXT — Nodaway Valley (9-4, 6-3) travels to Southwest Valley (8-7, 8-3) for a 6:15 p.m. game Tuesday.

CD: Scoring — Emma Atwood 7 4-6 18, Lily Simon 7 0-2 17, Alli Masters 5 0-0 11, Jentri Hullinger 4 0-0 11, Raegan Boothe 2 0-0 5. 3-pt goals — 8.

FG Shooting — 25-62 ( 40.3 percent).

Rebounds — 31 (Emma Atwood 7, Alli Masters 6, Jentri Hullinger 5, Raegan Boothe 5, ). Assists — 16 (Raegan Boothe 5, Alli Masters 4, Lily Simon 3, Emma Atwood 3). Steals — 13 (Alli Masters 3, Raegan Boothe 3, Jentri Hullinger 3 ). Blocks — 5 (Alli Masters 3). Team fouls — 19. Fouled out — None.

NV: Scoring —Addie Lamb 4 0-0 10, Josie Clarke 2 6-8 10, Annie Herr 4 0-2 8, Paige McEflish 1 3-5 5, Jodie Baudler 2 1-2 5, Natalie Daugherty 0 2-2 2, Riley Lonsdale 1 0-0 2. 3-pt goals — 2. (Addie Lamb 2) FG Shooting — 14-53 (26.4 percent). Rebounds — 38 ( Josie Clarke 12, Paige McElfish 11, Annie Herr 6, Riley Lonsdale 4). Assists — 8 (Annie Herr 5). Steals —8 (Annie Herr 3, five with one). Team fouls —10 . Fouled out — None.

By KALEB CARTER

CNA sports reporter kacarter@crestonnews.com

GREENFIELD — With both Nodaway Valley and Central Decatur coming into Friday’s Pride of Iowa hoops matchup with two conference losses, while Martensdale St. Marys sits atop the conference with one, there was plenty to play for.

Nodaway Valley did not play like a potential conference title was on the line as Central Decatur cruised to a 68-41 win.

“The hustle wasn’t there. The defense wasn’t there. The rebounding wasn’t there.

We just didn’t play very well,” Nodaway Valley coach Darrell Burmeister said.

Central Decatur had offensive success from the beginning of the game onward.

Leading 18-14 after a Spencer Thompson jumper early in the second quarter, the Cardinals began a run that lasted the rest of the quarter in which they outscored the Wolverines 20-2.

Consecutive assisted layups from Carter Boothe to Grant Atwood got the scoring going for the Cardinals in the second quarter and Central Decatur ended the half on a 13-0 run to take firm control.

Kyle Guill ended the half with 12 points on four made treys, and he led all scorers with 23 points including seven made 3-pointers. Boothe facilitated more than a

few buckets in the first half with snap passes and ended the evening with 12 assists. He scored six points to go with seven rebounds and four steals.

Brady Hilipire willed his way into a couple buckets and scored seven of the Wolverines’ first 10 points of the third quarter.

However, the Cardinals matched Nodaway Valley’s offensive output in the third then extended the lead into the fourth.

Central Decatur remains in thick contention for the conference race with six POI games remaining.

UP NEXT — Nodaway Valley (8-4, 6-3) plays at Southwest Valley (8-7, 6-5) Tuesday at 7:45 p.m.

Note: Pictures from both games can be found online at www.crestonnews.com

CD: Scoring — Kyle Guill 8 0-1 23, Cole Pedersen 5 1-2 11, Michel Evertsen 3 0-0 9, Nathan Guill 3 0-1 7, Carter Boothe 2 1-2 6, Grant Atwood 3 0-0 6, Trae Petty 1 0-0 2, Tyler Davis 1 0-0 2, Gideon Porter 1 0-0 2. 3-pt goals — 12 (Kyle Guill 7, Michel Evertsen 3) FG Shooting — 27-60 (45 percent). Rebounds — 41 (Carter Boothe 7, Trae Petty 7, Cole Pedersen 6, Nathan Guill 5, Grant Atwood 5). Assists — 21 (Carter Boothe 12, Nathan Guill 4). Steals — 11 (Carter Boothe 4, Trae Petty 3). Team fouls —14 . Fouled out — None.

NV: Scoring — Brady Hilpipre 4 1-4 10, Spencer Lamb 4 0-0 9, Dallas Kreager 2 2-4 6, Spencer Thompson 2 0-0 5, Beau Weinheimer 1 2-2 4, Aryll Shantz 2 0-0 4, Tyler Vandewater 1 0-0 3. 3-pt goals — 4 (4 with one). FG Shooting — 16-44 (36.4 percent). Rebounds — 25 (Spencer Lamb 4, Brady Hilpire 4, Dallas Kreager 3). Assists — 9 (Beau Weinheimer 3, Spencer Thompson 2, Spencer Lamb 2). Steals — 3 (Three with one). Team fouls —14. Fouled out — None.

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Creston News Advertiser | Tuesday, January 24, 2017

PANTHER GIRLS BASKETBALL

Creston closes gap, but St. Albert holds on

By RYAN KRONBERG CNA sports editor rkronberg@crestonnews.com

Creston’s girls basketball battled well late into the fourth quarter of Friday’s Hawkeye 10 Conference contest with St. Albert.

The Panthers had the Saintes lead down to five on a couple of occasions, but could never get any closer as St. Albert held on for a 5948 win at Panther Gym. Creston’s effort was one of the better ones they’ve had against a quality team this season.

“I told the girls they fought really, really hard,” said Creston coach Ryan McKim. “That’s the first time all year against a good team that we really fought for all four quarters.”

St. Albert’s 2-2-1 full court press bothered Creston much of the game, particularly in the first half. The Saintes forced 26 Panther turnovers. Meanwhile, Creston forced only seven St. Albert turnovers.

“They had a lot more chances on offense than we did,” McKim said. “We had less chances to score. We have to take better care of the ball. Period.”

When the Panthers were able to get the ball into the half court, the offense worked well.

They just couldn’t do it consistently enough, especially in the first half.

Working on ball skills must be a priority for the program in years to come.

“It’s a matter of in the offseason, we have to develop better skills with the ball,” McKim said. “That’s what it comes down to is our skills with the ball. We have to attack pressure. Right now, we struggle with it a bit.”

Creston had the lead cut to four once, 48-44 with just under two minutes to go and five twice — 38-33 early in the fourth and 46-41 a couple of minutes later. St. Albert hit a couple of big shots, then made its free throws late to seal it.

Kalyn Wettengel led St. Albert with 18 points. Teagan Blackburn and Bailey White each had 15 points.

Cammy Rutherford led Creston with 13 points, along with 10 rebounds.

Brielle Baker had 11 points and five rebounds. Breanna Wallace added 10 points.

SA: Scoring — Sydney Fields 1 0-0 2, Bailey White 4 4-5 15, Teagan Blackburn 5 2-5 15, Sydney McLaren 2 0-0 4, Erin Wright 0 0-0 3, Kalyn Wettengel 3 3-7 18, Emma Shaw 0 0-0 3. 3-pt goals — 6 (Kalyn Wettengel 3, Bailey White 1, Teagan Blackburn 1, Erin Wright 1).Team fouls — 18. Fouled out — Sydney Fields.

CR: Scoring —Saige Rice 2 0-0 6, Lexie Little 0 2-2 2, Brielle Baker 3 5-7 11, Breanna Wallace 3 1-2 10. Madison Callahan 2 0-0 6. Cammy Rutherford 4 5-8 13. 3-pt goals — 7. (Saige Rice 2, Breanna Wallace 3, Madison Callahan 2) FG Shooting — 14-35 (40 percent).

Rebounds — 31 ( Cammy Rutherford 10, Brielle Baker 5, Saige Rice 5, Lexie Little 4, Madison Callahan 4).

Assists — 8 (Brielle Baker 3, Cammy Rutherford 2). Steals —7 (Breanna Wallace 2, Cammy Rutherford 2). Team fouls —18 . Fouled out — None.

CNA photo by RYAN KRONBERG

Creston sophomore Brielle Baker tries to save a ball during the second half of Friday’s Hawkeye 10 Conference girls basketball game against St. Albert in Creston.

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JV St. Albert won the JV game 53-39.

The Saintes led 14-8 after one quarter, 25-13 at halftime, then took command in the third, leading 40-21 after three quarters.

“We got down in the first half and couldn’t crawl

back,” said Creston JV coach Britt Roberts. “The second half effort was much better.”

Megan Haley led the Panthers with 23 points.

“Megan Haley shot the ball well,” Roberts said.

Cayla Maitlen had seven points, while Kara Kinsella added five points.

SWCC WOMEN’S BASKETBALL First conference win for Spartans Saturday

By KALEB CARTER

CNA sports reporter kacarter@crestonnews.com

IOWA FALLS — The first conference win for the Southwestern Community College women’s basketball team came as a result of strong play from the not-sousual suspects.

Chelsi Sams poured in 20 points to lead the way, and Eriayana Frazier’s 17 points added up as Southwestern won at Ellsworth 75-62.

Frazier finished around the bucket and benefited from her aggressive play by finishing at the free throw line.

“Chelsi played well on the inside and outside, hitting three’s and attacking the basket,” Southwestern coach Addae Houston said.

Yaasmyn Spivey added 12 points and Keaundra Washington scored 10.

Julanie Carter and Fallyn Beemer, for whom putting

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up double-figure and even 20-point scoring efforts has not been uncommon, did not play poorly but did not have to score for the Spartans to have success.

Houston was encouraged by several of his players stepping up for the Spartans to grab the team’s first conference win this season.

UP NEXT — Southwestern (10-6, 1-2) hosts DMACC (15-3, 2-1) Wednesday at 5:30 p.m.

Houston expects to see some full-court press looks and half-court traps from the Bears’ defense. DMACC enters the game ranked seventh in NJCAA Division II. SWCC (75) ELL (62)

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CASE NO. ESPR015828 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Doris J. Calvin, a/k/a Doris Jane Kirchgessner Calvin, Deceased, who died on or about December 17, 2016: You are hereby notified that on January 18, 2017, the last will and testament of Doris J. Calvin, a/k/a Doris Jane Kirchgessner Calvin, deceased, bearing date of May 25, 2006, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Robert C. Calvin was appointed executor of the estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred.

Notice is further given that all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the estate shall file them with the clerk of the above named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed by the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred.

Dated: January 20, 2017.

Robert C. Calvin Executor of the Estate 400 N. Vine Street Creston, Iowa 50801 Loretta L. Harvey, #AT0003351 Attorney for the Executor Harvey Law Office, 109 W. Montgomery Street, P.O. Box 85, Creston, IA 50801 Date of second publication: January 31, 2017

PUBLIC NOTICE

IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR UNION COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DORIS J. CALVIN, A/K/A DORIS JANE KIRCHGESSNER CALVIN, Deceased.

CASE NO. ESPR015828 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Doris J. Calvin, a/k/a Doris Jane Kirchgessner Calvin, Deceased, who died on or about December 17, 2016: You are hereby notified that on January 18, 2017, the last will and testament of Doris J. Calvin, a/k/a Doris Jane Kirchgessner Calvin, deceased, bearing date of May 25, 2006, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Robert C. Calvin was appointed executor of the estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred.

Notice is further given that all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the estate shall file them with the clerk of the above named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed by the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred.

Dated: January 20, 2017.

Robert C. Calvin Executor of the Estate 400 N. Vine Street Creston, Iowa 50801 Loretta L. Harvey, #AT0003351 Attorney for the Executor Harvey Law Office, 109 W. Montgomery Street, P.O. Box 85, Creston, IA 50801 Date of second publication: January 31, 2017

NOTICE OF CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSAL TO PARTICIPATEIN THE INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR THE CRESTON COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT Notice is hereby given that the Board of Directors of the Creston Community School District, in the Counties of Adams, Ringgold and Union, State of Iowa, will hold a hearing upon its Resolution to Consider Participation in the Instructional Support Program. The hearing will be held in the Board Room, 801 N. Elm Street, Creston, Iowa, on February 6, 2017, 6:00 P.M. The Board of Directors is considering participation in the Instructional Support Program as provided in Iowa Code sections 257.18 through 257.21 for a period of five years, commencing with the fiscal year ending June 30, 2018.

Additional funding for the Instructional Support Program for a budget year will be determined annually by the Board of Directors, and will not exceed ten percent (10%) of the total regular program district cost for the budget year and moneys received under Iowa Code section 257.14 as a budget adjustment for the budget year.

Moneys received by the District for the Instructional Support Program may be used for any general fund purpose.

The Instructional Support Program shall be funded by instructional support state aid and a combination instructional support property tax levied annually upon the taxable property within the School District commencing with the levy of property taxes for collection in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2018, and an instructional support income surtax imposed annually, the percent of income surtax to be determined by the Board for each budget year to be imposed upon the state individual income tax of each individual income taxpayer resident in the School District on December 31, 2017, and each year thereafter.

CRESTON COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT By: Billie Jo Greene, Secretary

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Dake, Burr wed in August ceremony

Ruff, Maeder wed in November ceremony JOHNSTON — Leah Ruff and Curtis Maeder were married Nov. 9 at St. Pius X Catholic Church in Urbandale.

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The Rev. David Fleming officiated the ceremony.

Main wedding colors were green, yellow and red.

Maid of honor was Katie Ruff, sister of the bride.

Bridesmaids were Hilary Davis and Jessie Pogue, friends of the bride. Personal attendant was Sydney Reardon, friend of the bride.

The bride wore a white Bonny wedding dress.

Best man was Alex Maeder, brother of the groom. Groomsmen were Andrew Zellweger and Travis West, friends of the groom. Ushers were Austin Ruff, brother of the bride, and Dillion Roberts, John Sidey and Dan Apperson, friends of the groom.

Music was provided by Ruth Koltookian, aunt of the bride, on piano and organ, Austin Ruff on vocals, Barbara Ruff, mother of the bride, on guitar, Stephanie Koltookian, cousin of the bride, on saxophone and Alyson Nelson, friend of the bride, on French horn.

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