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Members of Creston’s 1997 state basketball championship team share a laugh during a ceremony recognizing the team at halftime of the boys game against Red Oak Saturday evening. Shown from left are Lucas Darby, Jeff Finn, Todd Stalker, Ben Gerleman and Kyle McCann.

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They’re all in their late 30s now, with adult responsibilities in their careers and as parents.

But for a couple of hours Saturday afternoon, the 1997 Creston state championship basketball team got together and took a trip back in time.

Before they were honored on the 20th anniversary of their championship at halftime of the boys game during Saturday’s varsity doubleheader against Red Oak, a reception for the team in the school library brought together all but two players and one manager from that 23-1 season, which included a 74-57 victory over Pella in the Class 3A championship game.

Point guard Brady Steenhoek had not been back in Creston since 1999, when his brother Corey gradu-

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KMA Radio Sports Director Derek Martin, right, presents the KMA Sports Hall of Fame Award to Mike Gerleman, head coach of the state champion Creston boys basketball team from the 1996-97 season. The team, shown in the background, was honored at halftime of Saturday’s home game against Red Oak on the 20th anniversary of its championship.

ated from Creston High School. Now an assistant principal at a charter school for at-risk students in Phoenix, Arizona, Steenhoek relished the opportunity to reconnect with teammates.

Sometimes the line of conversation had nothing to do with basketball.

“You know, in this day and age of cell phones I imagine bus rides are much different,” Steenhoek said.

“But I just remember some of the ridiculous times we

had on the bus. It wasn’t bad stuff. Just the fun and the songs, hanging out with each other. We enjoyed basketball practice and we enjoyed being around each other. It made playing together a lot of fun.”

Former all-state guard Kyle McCann, who went on to a career as a quarterback for the University of Iowa, appreciated the chance to see fellow team members.

“It’s been fun to get reacquainted with a lot of peo-

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Creston Community Middle School student Caitlin Bruce concentrates on the rim during the Elks Hoop Shoot free throw contest Saturday morning in the Southwestern Community College gymnasium. Bruce competed in the 12- and 13-year-old division.

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ple I haven’t seen in a long time,” McCann said.

Lifelong bond The other all-state guard from that squad, Ben Gerleman, said while everyone’s appearance had changed and their lives have evolved, the bond they started developing as fourth-graders in Saturday tournaments was still evident.

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BURLINGTON (AP) — A judge could hear arguments from an Iowa newspaper in April as it seeks records related to a fatal 2015 police shooting in Burlington.

The Hawk Eye reports an April 19 hearing has been scheduled in its effort to obtain police videos and other records. Burlington officer Jesse Hill accidentally shot 34-year-old Autumn Steele in January 2015 while responding to a fight between Steele and her husband.

The newspaper and Steele’s family want to see investigative files related to the shooting.

Burlington police and the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation are resisting

the open records request.

They say they have fulfilled what the law requires by releasing basic details about the shooting and a 12-second video from Hill’s body camera.

The agencies’ lawyers argue that the Division of Criminal Investigation went beyond what was required by releasing the video clip, so they have filed motions to dismiss the records case.

The judge will rule on those motions before deciding whether to go forward with the April hearing.

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China warns after Cruz, Abbott meet Taiwan’s president BEIJING (AP) — China reiterated its opposition Monday to any contacts between U.S. officials and Taiwan’s government following a meeting between Texas Sen. Ted Cruz and Gov. Greg Abbott and the self-governing island’s president, Tsai Ing-wen.

Cruz and Abbot met with Tsai on Sunday while she was passing through Houston on her way to visit Tai-

wan’s Central American allies.

At a news briefing in Beijing on Monday, Foreign Ministry spokesman Lu Kang said China was firmly opposed to any contact between Taiwan’s leader and “anyone from the U.S. government.” He said such contacts threaten to disturb and undermine CHINA | 2A

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Dancers: The Creston Peppers dance team performs Sunday evening prior to the Drake women’s basketball game against Southern Illinois at the Knapp Center in Des Moines. The Peppers were one of three southwest Iowa dance teams to perform as part of Southwest Iowa Day at the Drake men’s and women’s basketball games.

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relations between Washington and Beijing.

China claims Taiwan as its own territory and has been ratcheting up diplomatic pressure on the independence-leaning Tsai since her election last year.

Cruz said in a statement that he and Tsai “discussed our mutual opportunity to upgrade the stature of our bilateral relations” in their meeting, which addressed arms sales, diplomatic exchanges and economic ties.

An official with Republican President elect-Donald Trump’s transition team said neither Trump nor transition officials would meet with Tsai. Her stop in the U.S. was scrutinized by Beijing for any signs that Trump’s team would risk its ire by further engaging with Taiwan, which China considers to be its territory.

Trump breached diplomatic protocol last month by speaking by phone with the Taiwanese leader. Trump

ecutor Mark McCormick, who was appointed to help the Iowa Public Information Board in this case, said there isn’t a clear law stating when those videos must be released.

“There are no cases in Iowa that has determined if body camera or dashboard videos are confidential,” McCormick said Friday during a motions hearing in the case.

raised further concerns in Beijing when he questioned a U.S. policy that since 1979 has recognized Beijing as China’s government and maintains only unofficial relations with Taiwan.

U.S. lawmakers often meet with Taiwanese presidents when they transit through the U.S., most recently in June, when Tsai met in Miami with Republican Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida.

The tabloid Global Times, published by China’s Communist Party, said in an editorial Sunday that Beijing would take a hard line toward any contacts between Taiwan’s government and the incoming Trump administration. China “should also impose military pressure on Taiwan and push it to the edge of being reunified by force,” it said.

China has “seized the initiative. The U.S. and Taiwan now should restrain, or be forced to restrain, themselves,” the newspaper said.

“Tsai needs to face the consequences for every provocative step she takes,” it said.

GasBuddy compares historical data on gas prices DES MOINES – Average retail gasoline prices in Iowa have risen 4.5 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.35 per gallon Jan. 2, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 2,036 gas outlets in Iowa. This compares with the national average that has increased 5.6 cents per gallon in the past week to $2.34 per gallon, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com.

Including the change in gas prices in Iowa during the past week, prices Jan. 2 were 47.7 cents per gallon higher than the same day one year ago and are 22.4 cents per gallon higher than a month ago. The national average stands 35.4 cents per gallon higher than this day one year ago.

According to GasBuddy historical data, gasoline prices on Jan. 3 in Iowa have ranged widely over the past five years: $1.87 per gallon in 2016, $2.06 per gallon in 2015, $3.25 per gallon in 2014, $3.14 per gallon in 2013 and $3.13 per gallon in 2012.

Areas nearby and in Iowa and their current gas price climate: Quad Cities – $2.30 per gallon, up 7.9 cents per gallon.

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“In 2016, motorists spent an average $2.13 per gallon on gasoline, the cheapest yearly average since 2004, and 28 cents lower than 2015, but if motorists made a resolution to pay less in 2017, they either broke it already or aren’t planning on driving for awhile,” said Patrick DeHaan, senior petroleum analyst for GasBuddy. “While nearly 100,000 gas stations in the country were selling for $1.99 per gallon a year ago, fewer than 3,000 are today. Though we may see rising gas prices take a brief break in early February, we’re unlikely to come anywhere close to last year’s low levels.”

“Overall, the national average price of gas stands 35 cents higher than where it was a year ago on this day and the gap is likely to continue widening. For the upcoming year, it’s not a rosy picture at the pump: GasBuddy’s 2017 Fuel Outlook, being released Jan. 4, will detail when motorists will be seeing the highest prices of the year and how many more billions we’ll spend at the pump in the GAS | 10A

catch up on what we’re doing now,” Gerleman said.

“They have families and grown-up responsibilities that we didn’t have back in ‘97. It’s pretty cool to see how the circle is starting to close on us being kids. Now we’re raising kids. We had great relationships then and it’s good to get back together.”

The only players unable to attend Saturday’s ceremony at the school were Nick Nevins, who lives in Oregon, and Minneapolis resident Conor Reed, who had a business trip conflict late last week. Also, manager Marty Healey is on duty on a ship in the U.S. Navy.

Those attending from that team were seniors Eric Owens, Jeff Finn, Ryan Taylor, Todd Stalker, Lucas Darby, Gerleman and McCann; junior Scott Jackson; and sophomores Cory Gerleman, Brian Bucklin and Darin Schlapia. Also attending were manager Cory Bailey, head coach Mike Gerleman and assistant coaches Vic Belger and Matt Somers.

Some of the cheerleaders from that era were also in attendance and public address announcer Jack Davis noted that Creston also won the Class 3A sportsmanship award that year, which was a source of pride for the late Curt Olson, then athletic director at CHS. After the squad was recognized at midcourt during halftime of the boys game Saturday, the team was inducted into the KMA Radio Sports Hall of Fame as the first basketball team receiving that honor. Derek Martin, KMA sports director, presented the award to coach Gerleman.

“When we started our hall of fame, this was the team I originally thought of,” Martin said. “I remember watching all of their slam dunks as a 13-year-old. It’s very impressive to get nearly everybody back in the gym 20 years later.”

Stalker and Schlapia are the only team members currently residing in Creston.

Stalker said when news of the 20-year reunion circulated, he started having several conversations around town with people who had vivid memories of that team.

“You’ve seen it here since then with some of the following we’ve had for the football team and the wrestling team, for example,” Stalker said. “But the effect on the community of our championship at the time was really big. The following we had was amazing in just the fact that you couldn’t get a seat in the high school gym some nights.”

Steenhoek remembered looking back at the hills of Stuart Road on the way home that Saturday night after winning the title, and it seemed like the entire town of Creston was following the team bus.

“When you looked back and saw that caravan, it was like Field of Dreams,” Steenhoek said. “There was just this long line of headlights. It was like, OK, this is a big deal.”

Jackson said it was fun to watch a replay of the championship game shown on a television in the library during the reception, which stirred a lot of 20-year-old memories.

“The year before seemed to start it,” Jackson said, referring to a third-place finish at state in 1996 after falling 62-60 to state champion Western Christian of Hull. “Not a lot of high school players in any sport get to experience going to state, and we were fortunate enough to do it twice. The memories are great.”

Belger had one of the most successful baseball coaching careers in state history, and also served as head basketball coach in Creston for several years. He remembers that group 20 years ago as being special.

“It was a group of kids who wanted to be success-

Where are they now?

Players attending Saturday’s 20-year reunion of Creston’s 1997 state championship in boys basketball and what they are currently doing: • Kyle McCann, after several years as an attorney in Omaha and Des Moines, is now executive director of The Native Fund. Founded by former University of Iowa football teammate Dallas Clark, The Native Fund focuses on raising funds and organizing volunteer resources to assist Iowans in their time of need.

• Ben Gerleman is a teacher and head boys basketball coach at Central Lyon of Rock Rapids. As coach at George-Little Rock, his teams won a state championship in 2006 and finished as runner-up in 2008.

• Todd Stalker is co-owner of Stalker Chevrolet in Creston.

• Jeff Finn is an English teacher at Iowa City West High School and eighth-grade basketball coach. He formerly coached the speech and debate teams.

• Lucas Darby works for the Clarke County Sheriff’s Office in Osceola and was recently promoted to chief deputy.

• Brady Steenhoek is vice principal at Cornerstone Charter High School in Phoenix, Arizona. He formerly coached baseball at Phoenix Christian School.

• Ryan Taylor is a partner with Gardiner Thomsen CPAs in Des Moines and lives in West Des Moines.

• Eric Owens is a commercial real estate appraiser for Jones Lang, LaSalle in Kansas City, Missouri and lives in Leawood, Kansas.

• Scott Jackson is a financial planner with UBS Financial Services in Des Moines and lives in Clive.

• Cory Gerleman is an analyst for claim services at EMS Insurance in Des Moines and lives in Adel.

• Brian Bucklin is physical education and history teacher at St. James Academy in Lenexa, Kansas, and is the school’s head baseball coach. He also owns a small contracting company, Master’s Contract Services.

• Darin Schlapia is location manager for United Farmers Cooperative in Creston.

• Manager Cory Bailey is senior project manager for Union Pacific Railroad and lives in Omaha. ful,” Belger said. “They worked at it and got what they deserved. It’s no surprise that they are so successful now.”

Perseverance Center Eric Owens, who went on to play football at Missouri State — then officially named Southwest Missouri State — said the substate rally the year before to beat Pella after trailing by 19 points with less than seven minutes remaining was a testament to their drive.

“We didn’t give up,” Owens said. “A lot of teams would have given up, but we believed in ourselves. More than anything, we learned that to be good at something you have to practice every day, and stay after it. If

you’re knocked down, you have to keep coming back.

That applies to anything in life.”

“It was never work for us,” Finn said. “We enjoyed playing together. We always felt we were going to have a surge in the second half.”

Coach Gerleman expressed his appreciation for the strong turnout when speaking to the gym full of “Red Out” fans in attendance for the girl-boy doubleheader against Red Oak Saturday.

“I want to thank you all for coming out,” Gerleman said. “It was a privilege to be their coach. In my 36-year career as a coach, this was the pinnacle. Gentlemen, thanks a lot and thanks for coming back to CHS.”

Red Cross issues an emergency call for blood donations during severe winter blood shortage The American Red Cross has a severe winter blood shortage and is issuing an emergency call for blood donors to make a donation appointment now and help save patient lives.

Hectic holiday schedules for many regular blood donors contributed to about 37,000 fewer donations in November and December than what was needed.

Snowstorms and severe weather have also impacted donations. Nearly 100 blood drives were forced to cancel in December, resulting in more than 3,100 blood donations going uncollected.

“Blood and platelet donations are critically needed in the coming days so that patients can continue to receive the lifesaving treatments they are counting on,” said Nick Gehrig, communications director, Red Cross Blood Services.

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Southwest Iowa Dancers, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Mount Ayr American Legion, walk-ons welcome.

Corning Community Schools Board of Education, 7 p.m. Monday, Corning.

Agenda includes: Administrative reports - audit report, student council, teacher report, at-risk report, superintendent - advocacy, principal reports; business items - resignation, new contracts, open enrollment applications, 201516 audit and certified annual report, tennis court bids, second reading of early retirement plan, first reading of school board policies - 503.1, second reading of school board policies - 500-502.10.

—————— Creston City Water Works Board of Trustees, 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Water Works business office, 820 S. Park St. Agenda includes: Election of officers; assign committee appointments; approve financial depository resolutions for 2017; approve ACH agreement with Iowa State Savings Bank; review and approve fiscal year 2017-18 budget; discuss 3-mile intake facility transfer; regular water works business.

—————— Afton City Council, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Afton city hall.

Agenda includes: Public forum; organizational meeting/resolutions - resolution setting time and place of regular council meetings for 2017, resolution determining date of payment for city council, resolution establishing council pay when attending appointed meetings, resolution authorizing number, duties and compensation of employees, resolution providing for surety bond/blanket position bond, resolution establishing city attorney fees, designate official paper for publications, designate day before of Afton Christmas as holiday; old business - monthly review of nuisance properties; new business smoke testing of sewer lines for I&I in the summer/fall of 2017, Watts Electric change order - extension to complete project by Feb. 17, review chapters 17-council, 20city clerk, 21-city treasurer, 30-fire protection and EMR, discuss ordinance chapters reviewed and next to be reviewed. Council/mayor to meet after meeting for a workshop for the 2017-18 budget – open to the public.

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

p.m. Wednesday, high school building.

Agenda includes: New business - consider approval of new hire, consider approval of medical leave bank request, consider approval of athletic storage construction, consider bus purchase, consider approval of the promise of Iowa resolution, discussion on the 2017-18 budget, presentation of the Iowa report card, consider review of policies 602.61 - 603.14, consider first reading to amend policy 605.46; administration / board reports; consider entering into closed session under Iowa code 20.17(3) for the purpose of discussing negotiations strategy with a certified bargaining unit.

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Karen Brodsack, 45, 402 N. Division St., was charged with fourth-degree theft 7:09 p.m. Wednesday at Union County Law Enforcement Center.

According to a Creston Police report, 1:20 p.m. Oct. 30, Brodsack went to WalMart, 806 Laurel St., loaded a cart full of merchandise and left the store without paying for the items. The total amount was $235.15.

Brodsack was released on $1,000 bond.

—————— Lela Ann Churchwell, 37, 1501 N. Lincoln St., was charged on a Union County warrant for failure to appear 5:03 p.m. Friday at Union County Law Enforcement Center.

Churchwell was released on $1,000 bond.

—————— Jared James Wilmeth, 32, 701 W. Jefferson St. Apt. 4, was charged with domestic abuse by strangulation and child endangerment with bodily injury 11:18 p.m. Friday at his residence.

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Wilmeth also punched her in the eye, causing swelling and bruising.

During the altercation between Wilmeth and the female, a minor child was injured and sustained bodily injury directly because of the acts of Wilmeth. The child sustained a bloody nose and marks to the side of the face.

Wilmeth was being held on $5,000 bond.

—————— Elsie Giles, 510 W. Buckeye St., reported her purse containing a wallet, ID cards, medicines and other items was taken during an unknown time from her vehicle while it was parked at her residence.

Loss estimate is $22.

—————— Terry Fry, 1001 Cottonwood St., reported money was taken during an unknown time from his residence.

Loss estimate is $143.

Miscellaneous Talk to officer, 9:56 a.m., Friday, Livingston Avenue.

Vandalism, 11:05 a.m., Friday, North Pine Street.

Escort, 12:31 p.m., Friday, North Elm Street.

Escort, 12:49 p.m., Friday, West Montgomery Street.

Traffic stop, 2 p.m., Friday, Laurel Street.

Welfare check, 2:03 p.m., Friday, North Palm Street.

Accident, 3:18 p.m., Friday, East Taylor Street.

Warrant, 5:03 p.m., Friday, North Pine Street.

Alarm, 5:19 p.m., Friday, East Taylor Street.

Assistance, 5:20 p.m., Friday, North Elm Street.

Extra patrol, 5:32 p.m., Friday, North Sycamore Street.

Talk to officer, 7:19 p.m., Friday, North Cherry Street.

Traffic stop, 8:34 p.m., Friday, North Cherry Street.

Traffic stop, 9:14 p.m., Friday, New York Avenue.

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razor blade with marijuana residue and two other glass pipes in the red container. Officers located one glass bong wrapped in a plastic sack with marijuana residue in Hernandez’s backpack.

Hernandez was released on his own recognizance.

—————— Christopher Lee Breece, 37, of Bridgewater was charged with driving while barred 10:22 p.m. Dec. 28 in Adair County.

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According to an Adair County Sheriff report, Breece operated a motor vehicle with a driver’s license status of barred on a public road after leaving a business.

Breece was released on $2,000 bond.

—————— T’Lee Jo Jones, 26, of Orient was charged with driving under suspension 11:26 p.m.

Dec. 30 in Adair County.

Jones was cited and released.

Duane Allen Funke, 50, of Bridgewater was charged on an Adair County warrant for second-degree harassment 10:11 a.m., Dec. 25 in Adair County.

Funke was being held on $1,000 bond.

—————— Derek Tomas Hernandez, 19, of Fremont, Nebraska, was charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia 3:23 p.m. Dec. 26 in Adair County.

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HINTS FROM HELOISE Lane selection goes down the line

HOROSCOPE For Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) One thing is certain today: You will be surprised by bosses and authority figures. That’s because parents, VIPs and teachers will do something that is completely unpredictable.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Sudden opportunities to travel might fall into your lap today.

Alternatively, plans for travel might be canceled, delayed or changed. Yes, it’s a crapshoot.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Double-check all details concerning inheritances, shared property, insurance issues and debt, because something unexpected will affect these areas.

Make sure you know what’s happening. Don’t be kept in the dark.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A partner or close friend will surprise you today. This person might demand more freedom in the relationship, or he or she might make an unusual suggestion. Think twice before you respond.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Equipment at work might break down today. This is a classic day for computer breakdowns.

Something unexpected will create delays and detours on the job.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) This is an accident-prone day for your kids, so be extra vigilant. Know where they are at all times. Social events might be suddenly canceled or changed in some way. Double-check the details of your arrangements.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Something will interrupt your home routine today. Small appliances might break down.

Minor breakages could occur.

Someone unexpected might appear at your door.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21)This is an accident-prone day for your sign, so be extra careful. Be mindful of everything you say and do. Keep your eyes open!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Something unexpected might affect your finances and possessions today. You might find money, or you might lose money.

Guard your possessions against loss or theft.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) You feel rebellious today. Even if you’re not aware of it, you probably are impatient. Of course, it’s hard to control anything that happens today, because

it’s all so unpredictable!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18)You feel restless today. You feel like you’re waiting for the other shoe to drop. Don’t act until you get all the information about what’s going on.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20)A friend might surprise you today. Alternatively, you might meet someone new who is avant-garde or unusual in some way.

YOU BORN TODAY You are an adventurous humanitarian who is empathetic and sympathetic to the needs of oth-

ers. You are imaginative and a great problem-solver, especially in practical situations. 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.

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Dear Readers: Today’s SOUND OFF is about grocery-store cashiers not being considerate of people who’ve been in line waiting to check out. – Heloise “Often when standing in line to purchase merchandise at a grocery or other store, an employee will open a new cash-register line and signal the person farthest behind me, who has been waiting the least amount of time, to come over to her newly opened line. Why do they rarely invite the person who has been waiting the longest in the nearby line to start the new line?

“I understand why they don’t if I’ve put my merchandise on the conveyor belt; then I’m stuck in my line. But often I’m standing in plain sight and have been waiting a long time, and could easily move over to the new line without making anyone back up.

“I’ve occasionally said something, with the result of being scowled at as if I’m being rude for even mentioning it.” – A Faithful Waco, Texas, Reader SEND A GREAT HINT TO: Heloise P.O. Box 795000 San Antonio, TX 782795000 Fax: 1-210-HELOISE

Email: Heloise(at)Heloise.com FAST FACTS Dear Readers: Here are some other uses for an overthe-door plastic shoe bag: * Put near a makeup table for shadows, lipsticks, powders, etc. * Hang in your bedroom to separate and store jewelry. * Put in a craft room to hold small items like spools of thread or buttons. * Hang in the bathroom to hold toiletries. * Put in a garage to store nuts, bolts, washers, staples, etc.

– Heloise CHESS PIECES FOR BOARD GAMES Dear Heloise: I read your column regarding gaming pieces but didn’t see ours mentioned, so I thought I’d write you and tell you what we use for any of our board games that are lacking pieces. We’ve found that small chess pieces work well. Not only is there a queen, king, knight, bishop, rook and pawn, but you also have your choice of black or white!

Twelve different pieces to choose from is plenty, even for my large family. I love reading your hints in the San Antonio Express-News, and have found many of them useful in day-to-day living.

Thanks! – Valerie R., via email EXTENDING MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTIONS Dear Heloise: The women in our neighborhood share many things that are life-, money- and/or time-saving.

One thing we do to save money and paper is swap magazines.

This gives us more to read without having to subscribe to another magazine, which helps with our family budget. An added bonus is that by sharing copies, we figure we’re saving on paper, too.

At the end of each swap, I’ve offered to gather any magazines we don’t care to keep, cut off any address labels and take them to a nearby senior-citizens community. – Blanche D., via email BLOW-DRYING LABELS Dear Heloise: Love your column! A reader recently shared how she soaks the labels off old prescription bottles. I’m a pharmacy tech, and we get them off with a hair dryer. A few seconds of blowing and it peels right off.

This blow-drying technique works with a lot of other labels, too. – Susan, via email (c)2017 by King Features Syndicate Inc.

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Creston News Advertiser | Monday, January 9, 2017

SCENES FROM CRESTON’S CHAMPIONSHIP REUNION

CNA photo by LARRY PETERSON

Mike Gerleman, head coach of the 1996-97 Creston state championship team, speaks Coaches of the state championship team from 1997 at Creston High School shown about the team after Saturday’s public recognition by public address announcer Jack during the 20th anniversary ceremony Saturday are, from left, head coach Mike Davis, left, who was also PA announcer and timer for that Panther team at Creston High School.

Gerleman and assistant coaches Vic Belger and Matt Somers.

CNA photo by LARRY PETERSON

CNA photo by LARRY PETERSON

Todd Stalker, left, and Lucas Darby were senior reserve guards on the 1996-97 state championship team. Stalker said a little-known fact from the season was that he and CNA photo by LARRY PETERSON Darby often hid Pez candy dispensers in their socks and Former Panther teammates Ryan Taylor, left, and Scott handed out the candy to teammates during games, unbe- Jackson take a moment to catch up with each other knownst to the coaches. during the reception held for the 1997 state champions Saturday at Creston Community High School.

CNA photo by LARRY PETERSON

Brady Steenhoek, point guard on Creston’s 1997 state championship team, visits with News Advertiser Sports Editor Ryan Kronberg at Saturday’s 20th anniversary reception. Steenhoek and Kronberg lived in the same Northwestern College dorm along with Steenhoek’s Panther teammate, Cory Gerleman.

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Kyle McCann, left, and Jeff Finn share a moment in the Creston Community High School library during the reception for the 1997 state championship Panther team. Both were senior starters on the 23-1 team that defeated Pella in the championship game.

CNA photo by LARRY PETERSON

The official box score from the Iowa High School Athletic Association from Creston’s 74-57 victory over Pella in the Class 3A championship game. Current NBA player Kyle Korver of the Cleveland Caveliers was a sophomore starter for Pella and scored two points.

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STAFF REPORT Seventh grade girls ADEL — The Creston seventh-grade girls gained their second victory of the season here Thursday, holding off ADM 30-27.

Halle Evans scored 13 points and grabbed seven rebounds for the Panthers. Brianna Fields added seven points and a team-high eight rebounds and made two clutch free throws late in the fourth quarter after ADM had taken a lead.

Hannah Dryden scored four points. Notching two each were Macy Adamson, Gracie Hagle and Kate Foglesong.

Hagle had a good overall game with three steals and three rebounds.

Morgan Driskell contributed three rebounds and two steals.

“I was very proud of the girls’ determination down the stretch after ADM had moved ahead and gained some momentum,” said Creston coach Larry Peterson.

“It was a good morale boost for them to come out on top in a tight game like that.”

ADM won the B game 18-10. Dryden scored six points along with four steals and four rebounds.

Jalyn Klejch and Macy Wiley each scored two points and Klejch collected four steals. Taylor Seaton had three steals and Foglesong snared a team-high eight rebounds.

“The girls had some steals that didn’t turn into points or we might have made it another exciting finish,” Peterson said. “They showed they are learning and improving.”

Eighth grade boys The eighth grade A-team boys emerged victorious at ADM Thursday in a tight 3936 contest.

“We didn’t play very well in first quarter but made some adjustments and played much better,” Panthers coach Larry McNutt said.

“ADM has a good group and we did a lot of good things to pull a very good win.”

Brance Baker and Cael Kralik both put 11 points on the board to lead the way as Kralik added seven rebounds and three steals.

Also scoring were Cole Strider (7), Colby Burg (4), Clayton Stafford 3 and Evan Bruce (3).

The B-team won 3422 with a sturdy fourth quarter showing in which the Panthers outscored ADM 15-6.

Keagan Smith led the way with 10 points, four steals and five rebounds.

Daniel Merritt had seven points and James Kunz notched six. Also scoring were Brayden Fitzgerald (4), Kaden Briggs (4) and Britain Miller (3).

The C-team played two quarters versus ADM and fell 13-11.

Jeremy Rutz scored four points.

Creston News Advertiser | Monday, January 9, 2017

PANTHER WRESTLING Swank reaches milestone, with higher goals for future ■ Panther wrestlers go 3-2 in dual tournament

By RYAN KRONBERG CNA sports editor rkronberg@crestonnews.com

MARSHALLTOWN — Creston/Orient-Macksburg junior Mitchel Swank chalked one big milestone off the list at Saturday’s Allie Morrison Dual Tournament.

It’s a mark Swank and the Panther coaches hope is a springboard for even greater results down the line.

Swank picked up win number 100, part of a five victory day.

“That’s one of those things he knew it was coming,” said Creston/Orient-Macksburg coach Darrell Frain. “He wanted to have a good day. When you get your 100th win, that’s a big accomplishment.”

As nice as win number 100 sounds, the mark is only the beginning of what could be a big run in the second half of

Photo courtesy ROSS THEDE, MARSHALLTOWN TIMES-REPUBLICAN

Creston/Orient-Macksburg junior Mitchel Swank works to turn over Marshalltown’s Wyatt Himes during their match at 145 pounds Saturday at the Allie Morrison Dual Tournament. Swank won by pin in three minutes, 13 seconds. Swank earned career win number 100 Saturday.

the season for Swank.

“He’s got some really tough matches coming up,” Frain said. “Hopefully this was a stepping stone. Hopefully he’ll keep progressing

and reach those goals he wants to reach.”

Swank was one of five Panthers to go 5-0 on the day. Also winning of their matches was Jacob Good-

son in the lower weights, Chase Shiltz, Jackson Mikkelsen and Kadon Hulett in the upper weights.

Mikkelsen also recently earned his 100th win, tak-

ing that honor at the Kansas City Stampede.

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SWCC MEN’S BASKETBALL

No place like home for Spartans Southwestern fends off strong Indian Hills test

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By RYAN KRONBERG CNA sports editor rkronberg@crestonnews.com

The long-awaited return to the home court for Southwestern’s men’s basketball team ended just like its previous 12 road games had.

With the Spartans celebrating a big win.

While it was tricky at various points, the Spartans had more than enough to remain perfect on the season.

Southwestern, ranked second in NJCAA Division II, stayed perfect at 16-0 with a 101-92 win over NJCAA Division I 18th-ranked Indian Hills at Spartan Gym. The Spartans walked off the court celebrating one of their better wins of the season.

“It was a big win,” said freshman Khallid Edwards.

“Sixteeen and 0. We feel like we’re walking on water.”

The Spartans walked off the court high-fiving each other, sharing embraces to the approval of a large home crowd in Southwestern’s first home game since Nov. 9.

“We’re very hungry and determined,” said sophomore Jamil Maddred. “We

want it this year.”

The Spartans needed contributions from all 11 who stepped on the court.

“Everybody who played did what we asked of them, whether it was a defensive assignment or an offensive play,” said Southwestern coach Todd Lorensen.

“They all did a great job.”

Southwestern’s strong team chemistry helped it survive the highs and lows.

“We love to play with each other,” Edwards said.

“We feel we carry each other. Everybody is there for everybody.”

A variety of players had the hot hand throughout.

Four finished in double figures offensively, with only a five-point gap between the top scorer and the fourth scorer.

Jamil Maddred led the way with 21 points, 18 coming in the second half. Jordan Johnson had 18 points, nine coming off of 3-point baskets. Brodric Thomas poured in 17 points, 15 in the second half. Calvin Chambers added 16 points.

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AT RIGHT —Southwestern Community College sophomore Lavon Hightower celebrates as the Spartans closed out a 102-91 win over Indian Hills Community College Saturday at Spartan Gym. The Spartans, ranked second in NJCAA Division II, moved to a perfect 16-0.

PANTHER GIRLS BASKETBALL Slow start costs Creston in home loss to Red Oak

By RYAN KRONBERG CNA sports editor rkronberg@crestonnews.com

A sluggish start has been an area the Creston girls basketball team has not been able to overcome this season.

Red Oak caught fire offensively early while Creston could not quite keep up.

Buoyed by their quality first eight minutes, the Tigers were able to hold on for a 54-46 win over the Panthers Saturday in Hawkeye

10 Conference play.

Red Oak (6-3) was coming in off a 55-48 win over Class 3A 10th-ranked Shenandoah Friday.

The Tigers carried the momentum into the first quarter of Saturday’s game.

“They’re a tough team,” said Creston coach Ryan McKim. “They beat a great Shenandoah team.”

Red Oak outscored Creston 17-10 in the first quarter and 11-9 in the second for a 28-19 halftime lead.

“Especially in the first

half, we still have a lot of girls with inexperience,” McKim said. “When we start playing the game, it goes really fast for them.”

The Panthers played much better in the second GIRLS | 8A CNA photo by RYAN KRONBERG

AT RIGHT —Creston junior Breanna Wallace jump stops looking at the basket at Red Oak freshman Sophie Walker defends during Saturday’s Hawkeye 10 Conference girls basketball game in Creston.

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Creston News Advertiser | Monday, January 9, 2017

CRESTON BOYS BASKETBALL

Panthers claw Tigers in Red Out

By KALEB CARTER

CNA sports reporter kacarter@crestonnews.com

With the most successful group of basketballers to come through Creston High School back in town for a celebration of its feats, the current iteration of the Panthers eased their way to a 63-36 home win Saturday.

The all-day Red Out resulted in riled up rows of rowdy rooters to watch the roaring Panthers wreck the Red Oak Tigers in Hawkeye 10 conference play. “It was a great night.

Great atmosphere,� Creston coach Taylor Phipps said. “I was really proud of our defensive effort. The second and third quarter defensively we really buckled down.�

Back in town were all but two of Creston’s 1996-1997 state championship-winning boys basketball squad, including the coaches. The news section of CNA has the story today.

The squad met up in a reception at the school and were honored at halftime at half court by the school and by KMA radio’s sports director Derek Martin, who presented coach Mike Gerleman with a plaque for the team, honoring the ‘96-97 team as the first whole unit to go into the new KMA Athletic Hall of Fame. “Honest truth here, the team that I originally thought of (for induction), the first team that I thought of was this team...and it just so happened it was the 20-

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“We’ve got a lot of scorers on this team,� said sophomore Jamil Maddred. “There’s a wide variety with us. If it’s not my night, it’s everyone else’s. We do what we have to do.�

Southwestern’s 16th victory of the season did not come easy.

At times in the second half, it appeared the win was slipping out of their grasp.

Indian Hills closed within one, 63-62, halfway through the second half.

Edwards came up with a big time shot, a triple to pushed the lead back to four, 66-62. Maddred followed with another trey to extend the lead back to seven, 69-62.

Indian Hills cut it to two, 85-83, with three and a half to go, but the Spartans closed out the game with a 17-8 surge to seal another win.

The Spartans showed the

year anniversary,� Martin said during the ceremony.

Kylan Smallwood had a strong first-quarter performance, scoring nine of his game-high 20 points, helping Creston jump to an 1812 first quarter lead after eight minutes.

Smallwood was a playmaker in the first, attacking the rim and making things happen all over the court. “Kylan’s at his best when he’s active on the defensive end and getting looks in transition and attacking the basket,� Phipps said.

Smallwood finished with 20 points, and was appreciative of the community support at the game. “It was great to show them that we played for them and what we did was really special for our community,� Smallwood said.

He was already thinking about what he could have done better immediately after the game. “I think I could have hit more people open and I could have made my free throws and hit my three’s but I think it was a pretty good game. But I still have stuff to work on,� Smallwood said.

Cody Crawford’s long 3-pointer from beyond the left wing sent the Panthers grooving into the second.

The Panthers moved the ball as well in half-court settings as they have all year. Continued movement resulted in plenty of open looks for the Panthers around the perimeter and inside the paint.

“We did a nice job of executing on the offensive end. Getting really clean looks and stayed aggressive attacking the pain,� Phipps said. “Taking good 3-pointers, we weren’t just forcing shots.�

Good ball movement helped Trevor Downing and Tucker Flynn to combine for 15 points.

Crawford knocked down a trio of 3-pointers on his way to 13 points.

The Creston defense impressed in the second and third quarters, yielding just six points in both periods. A 13-6 third quarter advantage came as Flynn dumped in two buckets and the Panther defense held firmly.

Evan Jacobson tickled the nylon with an exclamation 3-pointer in the fourth to make the score 51-27, and the Panthers were able to call on the guys all the way at the end of the bench.

Panther great Kyle McCann, the program’s alltime leading scorer, firstteam all-state performer and gridiron great (McCann was a multi-year starter as the signal-caller for the Iowa Hawkeyes), weighed in on coming back home. “It was great to get all the guys back together again,�

McCann, who lives in Des Moines now, said. “Enjoyed the reception beforehand and got a chance to catch up with everybody. Cool to be the first team to go into the KMA Hall of Fame.�

He liked aspects of what he saw in this year’s basketball squad.

mental fortitude it takes to win a close game, something they’ve not had much of lately. “I was proud of the way they battled and continued to fight,� Lorensen said. “As things got close in the second half, they answered each punch they gave us and found a way to get the win.�

Southwestern attacked the defensive glass with purpose in the final few minutes. That sense of purpose benefited the Spartans on the other end. “I was happy with the way we rebounded the last two, three minutes to keep those guys off the glass, which allowed us to get to the free throw line and extend it and seal the deal,� Lorensen said.

The Spartans also came up with a big hustle play on the offensive end. Southwestern forced a tie-up underneath its own basket after a missed shot. The Spartans took possession on the alternating possession.

Maddred took advantage

of the extra possession, burying a big 3-pointer to put the Spartans up eight, 92-84.

Maddred M a d dred’s shot had the home fans rocking.

The Spartans fed off the raucous atmosphere all game long. “It was an amazing small-college environment,�

Lorensen said. “I was happy the guys got to experience that.�

Indian Hills wouldn’t come any closer.

The life Maddred plays with inspires his teammates. “Jamil’s full of energy,�

Edwards said. “He’s probably the biggest energy player I’ve ever played with.�

Maddred’s fire and determination showed in making the key shot. “Jamil’s an extremely competitive young man,�

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Creston senior Kyle Somers drives lerft along the baseline in the second half of Creston’s 63-36 win over Red Oak Saturday. At halftime, the 1996-1997 state championship-winning CHS boys basketball team was honored. For more on that, read Larry Peterson’s A1 story.

“I like their size a lot.

They have a lot of nice physical athletes and they were able to get the job done tonight,� McCann said.

No JV stats were available and the freshmen did not play due to low numbers at Red Oak. JV stats will be Lorensen said. “Throughout the week, we told him if he could do some good things for us, they’d have a hard time defending him. He was making jump shots, getting to the paint, making plays for others, battling on the defensive end.�

Southwestern made six straight free throws in the final minute.

The Spartans jumped to a scorching-hot start. Maddred started with a triple, keying an 8-0 run to open the game. “I said we’ve got to punch them in the mouth on the first play of the game,� Maddred said. “I let it rip.�

Maddred’s offensive game has come around in recent contests.

It carried over into the first game of 2017. “I’ve been hitting my shots so I feel comfortable,� Maddred said.

The Spartans eventually pushed the lead to as many as 11, 35-24, on a Keshawn Wilson triple with 10:21 to go.

in later this week.

RO (36) — scoring — Ryan Lundgren 13, Weston Rolenc 6, Brandon Flathers 4, Connor Johnson 3, Isaac Birt 3, Mario Lepe 3, Ryker Connell 2, Cole Carlson 2. 3-point goals — 6 (Ryan Lundgren 3).Team fouls — 15. Fouled out — None.

Crest (63) — scoring — Kylan Smallwood 20, Cody Crawford 13, Trevor Downing 9, Tucker Flynn 6, Evan Jacobson 4, Jaden

Indian Hills’ defense stiffened in the second part of the first half. Southwestern was held to 12 points over the final 10 minutes. The Spartan defense was effective enough in allowing them to hold a 47-41 lead at halftime.

The Warriors chipped away at the lead at different times in the second half, but the Spartans always had an answer. Indian Hills cut it to one possession early in the second half, but Maddred countered with a bucket to push the lead back to five, 56-51. “We knew we were going to experience runs and that’s what happened,� Lorensen said. “Our guys did a great job of maintaining their composure, getting great looks.�

UP NEXT — Southwestern opens Iowa Community College Conference play Saturday hosting Kirkwood.

The Eagles (11-3) topped Illinois Central College 7462 on Tuesday.

Saturday’s game is set for

Driskell 3, Brenden McDowell, Cole Higgins 2, Eli Loudon 2, Deaven Reese 2. Totals — 3-point goals — 6 (Cody Crawford 3, Kylan Smallwood 1, Jaden Driskell 1, Evan Kacobson 1) Team fouls — 17. Fouled out— None.

RO (36) — 12 6 6 12 CR (63) — 18 14 13 18

a 3 p.m. tip in Creston, with the women’s game to follow.

The Spartans split last season’s two meetings with the Eagles, each winning on their home court.

Southwestern’s mindset is to keep locked in every game. “We want to keep getting stronger,� Maddred said. “Kirkwood is next. We’re hungry. We play every game like it’s zero and zero and the other team’s zero and zero.

We’ve got to bring it every single day. That’s what we do in practice, on the court and in film.�

The defending NJCAA Division II national champions are the standard by which other teams in the ICCAC measure themselves up to. “Kirkwood is a great program,� Lorensen said. “I keep telling people until somebody beats them and wins the league, they’re the team. I firmly believe that.�

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half. Creston cut the lead to six on a couple of occasions after buckets from senior Cammy Rutherford, and a free throw from Brielle Baker, but couldn’t cut the deficit any more.

Creston’s offense flowed better in the second 16 minutes.

“We executed much better in the second half in the half court,” McKim said.

A couple of players stepped up and gave the Tigers a spark.

Junior Hannah Vial was effective off the dribble leading to a team-high 13 points.

Senior Dana Marsden gave one of her better nights offensively with nine points.

“Vial did a great job taking us off the dribble,” McKim said. “We didn’t expect her to dribble-drive like what she did. Hats off to her.”

Marsden was not known for her offensive prowess that she showed against the Panthers.

Marsden proved she can be another effective option for the Tigers.

“She hadn’t been a scorer for them. We wanted to try to make her beat us and she made some shots,” McKim said. “That forced us to adjust.”

Junior Sierra Athen had 12 points and seven rebounds for Red Oak. Rebounding was a bit of a struggle for the Panthers, particularly on the defensive end. Red Oak had 10 offensive rebounds, which led to second-chance opportunities.

“We have to fix the rebounding,” McKim said.

Turning the rebounding deficit into a positive comes from a different attitude about rebounding.

“Rebounding is a mindset,” McKim said. “That’s part of the culture we’re trying to change here.”

Rutherford led Creston with 16 points.

UP NEXT — Creston (3-

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Creston/Orient-Macksburg’s Trevor Marlin pins Norwalk’s Chris Adams in 2:40 during Saturday’s Allie Morrison Dual Team Tournament in Marshalltown.

should have a few good matches there.”

Creston/Orient-Macksburg 57, Marshalltown 15 113— Jacob Goodson (C/O-M) pinned Jay Drummer (M), 2:41; 120 — Carson Wheat (C/O-M) won by forfeit; 126— Cade Vicker (C/O-M) pinned Keygan Hansen (M), 1:56; 132— Kelby Luther (C/O-M) pinned Tristen Traylor (M), 3:07; 138— Trevor Marlin (C/O-M) dec. Carlos Gomez (M), 6-0; 145 — Mitchel Swank (C/OM) pinned Wyatt Himes (M), 3:13; 152— Reese Hageman (M) pinned Mason Kinsella (C/O-M), 4:56; 160 — Brian Trowbridge (M) pinned Sam Chapman (C/OM) 1:59; 170 — Kolby Tomas (C/O-M) dec. Kegan Jass (M) 12-7; 182 — Chase Shiltz (C/OM) pinned Chayton French (M), 1:23; 195 — Jackson Mikkelsen (C/O-M) dec. Jordan Fox (M) 5-1; 220— Kadon Hulett (C/O-M) pinned Andy Bitker (M) 1:09; 285 — Blake Sevier (C/O-M) pinned Luis Ortiz (M) pinned 3:39; 106 — Zach Bitker (M) dec. Hunter Fry (C/O-M) 7-2.

Creston/Orient-Macksburg 48, Norwalk 22 120— Carson Wheat (C/O-M) pinned Alex Hoover (N) 1:55; 126 — Ethan Vetterick (N) dec. Cade Vicker (C/O-M) 6-2; 132— Carter Schmidt (N) dec. Kelby Luther (C/O-M) 7-0; 138— Trevor Marlin (C/O-M) pinned Chris Adams (N) 2:40; 145 — Mitchel Swank (C/OM) pinned Tyler Hirl (N) 1:30; 152 — Alan Moore (N) pinned Mason Kinsella (C/O-M) :29; 160 — Sam Chapman (C/O-M) dec. Tyler Gearhart (N) 12-5; 170 — Jack Livingston (N) pinned Kolby Tomas (C/O-M) 1:37; 182 — Chase Shiltz (C/O-M) pinned Nick

Foster (N) 1:05; 195 — Jackson Mikkelsen (C/O-M) dec. Nate Heckart (N) 7-1; 220 — Kadon Hulett (C/O-M) pinned Drake Leek (N) :22; 285 — Blake Sevier (C/OM) pinned Bryce Kohle (N) 5:02; 106 — Travis McCombs (N) maj. dec. Brodie Starlin (C/O-M) 11-2; 113 — Jacob Goodson (C/O-M) pinned Ethan Froehlich (N) :36.

Creston/Orient-Macksburg 69, Johnston JV 12.

126 — Cade Vicker (C/O-M) won by forfeit; 132 — Kelby Luther (C/O-M) pinned Bo Dencklay (JJV) :34; 138 — Trevor Marlin (C/O-M) pinned Noah Rogers (JJV) 1:30; 145 — Avery Swidzor (JJV) pinned Tristan Travis (C/OM) 3:56; 152— Mitchel Swank (C/O-M) pinned Nick Dings (JJV) :18; 160 — Sam Chapman (C/OM) dec. Tyler Christensen (JJV) 11-7; 170 — Kolby Tomas (C/OM) pinned Steven Linn (JJV) 1:08; 182 — Chase Shiltz (C/O-M) pinned Javian Rolley (JJV) :51; 195 — Jackson Mikkelsen (C/OM) pinned Zeke Baer-Deffebaugh (JJV) 1:34; 220 — Kadon Hulett (C/O-M) pinned Kayden Dishman (JJV) :21; 285 — Cody Tanner (C/O-M) pinned Nicolas Dwarika (JJV) :23; 106 — Hunter Fry (C/OM) won by forfeit; 113 —Jacob Goodson (C/O-M) won by forfeit; 120— Jack Hutchison (JJV) pinned Brayton Chestnut (C/OM) 4:31.

Johnston 39, Creston/O-M 34* *Creston/Orient-Macksburg had three points taken off for unsportsmanlike conduct 132 — Cade Moss (J) pinned Kelby Luther (C/O-M) :37; 138— Sterling Brunk (J) dec. Trevor Marlin (C/O-M) 13-11, SV-1;145 — Nick Graham (J) pinned Tristan Travis (C/O-M) 1:15; 152—

Mitchel Swank (C/O-M) dec. Elliot Pohlmeyer (J) 7-4; 160— Collin Hushagen (J) pinned Sam Chapman (C/O-M) :42; 170 — Riley Romick (J) pinned Kolby Tomas (C/O-M) 1:46; 182 — Chase Shiltz (C/O-M) pinned Emin Okic (J) 1:12; 195 — Jackson Mikkelsen (C/O-M) pinned Bobby Piagentini (J) 18-3; 220 — Kadon Hulett (C/O-M) pinned Ben Standish (J) 1:03; 285 — Jake Ryan (J) pinned Blake Sevier (C/O-M) 2:17; 106 — Hunter Fry (C/O-M) dec. Jack Borgmeier (J) 7-2; 113 — Jacob Goodson (C/O-M) won by forfeit; 120 — James Edwards (J) pinned Carson Wheat (C/O-M) 3:44; 126 — Cade Vicker (C/O-M) pinnedColby Laub (J) 1:13.

Solon 50, Creston/Orient-Macksburg 26 138 — Ben Carr (S) pinned Trevor Marlin (C/O-M) 2:00; 145 — Mitchel Swank (C/O-M) pinned Zack Bevans (S) :48; 152 — Graeson Dall (S) pinned Brant Looney (C/O-M) 5:41; 160 — Trevor Nelson (S) pinned Mason Kinsella (C/O-M) :30; 170 — Mike Hoyle (S) pinned Sam Chapman (C/O-M) 16-0; 182 — Dillon Diltz (S) pinned Kolby Tomas (C/O-M) :46; 195 — Chase Shiltz (C/O-M) pinned John Lilleodden (S) 1:34; 220 — Jackson Mikkelsen (C/OM) maj. dec. Zach Wegmann (S) 15-2; 285 — Kadon Hulett (C/OM) pinned Tyler Linderbaum (S) 1:42; 106 — Zeb Gnida (S) pinned Hunter Fry (C/O-M) 1:24; 113 — Jacob Goodson (C/O-M) City of Creston maj. dec. Gross Aidan Dall Paid (S) 11-1; 120 Wages — Calendar Bryce West (S) pinned Luke Year Ending 12/31/2016 Latham (C/O-M) reston OrientAbell, Samuel............................$53,595.67 Adair, Johnathan............................$405.00 Macksburg) :30; 126 — Drew Adair, Marcus................................$710.00 West (S) pinned Cade Vicker Alley, Ted.......................................$816.00 (C/O-M) 1:58; 132 — Christian Arends, Shannon......................$53,083.06 Haight (S) dec. Kelby Luther (C/OAuten, Jared..............................$55,529.02 M) 10-9.

Baker, Calie.................................$4,331.27

Bakerink, Abigail.......................$2,416.50 Bierle, Douglas.........................$48,821.03 Bilderback, Byron......................$6,647.00 Boyer, Alicia...............................$1,478.32 Bristow, James..........................$59,956.63 Brokaw, Jason.............................$4,696.00 Brown, Stephanie.......................$2,364.00 Bruce, Michael..........................$40,865.12 Burton, Michael..........................$3,503.62 Cameron, Marie..........................$3,976.89 Carr, Matthew...........................$53,571.47 Carroll, Gabriel...........................$3,600.00 Catrenich, Jason........................$19,120.08 Christensen, Travis...................$39,606.54 Clayton, Caitlin...........................$1,578.70 Cook, Abbie................................$2,233.94 Cunningham, Richard................$2,752.00 Danielson, Michael...................$42,235.13 Dorsey, Cory..................................$360.00 Dresback, Richard......................$6,460.00 Eblen, Levi..................................$4,047.50 Fitzgerald, Tamara................... $40,835.45 Fraim, Karen.............................$22,856.88 Freeman, Adam........................$13,420.52 Freeman, Lee............................$47,547.96 Freeman, Terry...............................$150.00 Gaiser, Helen............................$43,600.56 Groves, Kathern.............................$512.00 Haidsiak, Riley...............................$724.00 Haines, McClain.........................$1,656.58 City of Creston Hargrove, David.......................$43,444.80 Harris, Rodney..........................$38,716.27 Gross Wages Paid Calendar Year Ending 12/31/2016 Hays, John.................................$56,906.41 Abell, Samuel............................$53,595.67 Henry, Anthony..........................$5,151.60 Adair, Johnathan............................$405.00 Henry, Patrick...........................$64,892.14 Henry, Steven.................................$360.00 Adair, Marcus................................$710.00 Higgins, Ronnie..........................$1,500.00 Alley, Ted.......................................$816.00 Hogan, Paul....................................$360.00 Arends, Shannon......................$53,083.06 Hoyt, Glen...................................$3,765.25 Auten, Jared..............................$55,529.02 Huff, Mark................................$56,693.49 Baker, Calie.................................$4,331.27 Irr, Ben...........................................$909.39 Bakerink, Abigail.......................$2,416.50 Jackson, Todd...........................$70,532.00 Bierle, Douglas.........................$48,821.03 Jensen, Tony.............................$43,519.51 Bilderback, Byron......................$6,647.00 Boyer, Alicia...............................$1,478.32 Johnston, Jack...........................$42,925.59 Jolly, Ronald...............................$8,377.07 Bristow, James..........................$59,956.63 Brokaw, Jason.............................$4,696.00 Kinsella, Mason..........................$2,372.00 Koets, David...............................$3,600.00 Brown, Stephanie.......................$2,364.00 Krantz, Kyle..............................$41,429.11 Bruce, Michael..........................$40,865.12 Burton, Michael..........................$3,503.62 Kruse, Kevin.............................$65,382.24 Landers, Michael......................$49,751.64 Cameron, Marie..........................$3,976.89 Carr, Matthew...........................$53,571.47 Larimore, Dana.......................... $8,337.50 Leith, Adam............................... $6,339.27 Carroll, Gabriel...........................$3,600.00 CNA photo by RYAN KRONBERG Loudon, Mark.......................... $39,230.29 Catrenich, Jason........................$19,120.08 Creston sophomore Saige Rice shoots over Red Oak junior Sierra Athen (34) and Christensen, Travis...................$39,606.54 Luckett, Daniel.............................. junior $515.00 Hannah Vial (10) during Saturday’s Hawkeye 10 Conference girlsGary........................ basketball game in Lybarger, $12,000.00 Clayton, Caitlin...........................$1,578.70 Madison, Bethany.................... $22,979.27 Cook, Abbie................................$2,233.94 Creston.

Madison, Richard...................... $3,600.00 Cunningham, Richard................$2,752.00 Madison, Teresa...................... $10,381.33 Danielson, Michael...................$42,235.13 Cory..................................$360.00 Mahan, Tyler..............................

No individual stats were edged Creston 37-36. $7,366.90 7, 1-4) is back on the court Dorsey, Maitlen, Ryan...........................$56,235.26 Dresback, Richard......................$6,460.00 McCabe, Bryant..........................$3,225.00 Eblen, Levi..................................$4,047.50 available.

There was no freshman Tuesday hosting Knoxville immediately McDowell-Beer, Mandy..........$40,933.74 Fitzgerald, Tamara................... $40,835.45 In the JV game, Red Oak game played. in non-conference play.

Merritt, Jayrd............................$51,426.90 Fraim, Karen.............................$22,856.88 Freeman, Adam........................$13,420.52 Miller, Richard...............................$360.00 Mitchell, Ricky..............................$360.00 Freeman, Lee............................$47,547.96 Moffitt, Trenton..........................$1,146.00 Freeman, Terry...............................$150.00 Moore, Brian..................................$360.00 Gaiser, Helen............................$43,600.56 Mostek, Maria.............................$1,320.00 Groves, Kathern.............................$512.00 Haidsiak, Riley...............................$724.00 Mower, Melissa........................$50,305.02 Nelson, Jordan............................$2,146.47 Haines, McClain.........................$1,656.58 Nielsen, Alexander.....................$3,047.25 Hargrove, David.......................$43,444.80 City of Creston Harris, Rodney..........................$38,716.27 Nielsen, Christine.......................$2,850.00 Gross Wages Paid Hays, John.................................$56,906.41 Nielsen, Olivia............................$1,474.76 Calendar Year Ending 12/31/2016 Ott, Raymond............................$54,644.82 Abell, Samuel............................$53,595.67 Henry, Anthony..........................$5,151.60 Pals, Conner................................$2,692.00 Henry, Patrick...........................$64,892.14 Adair, Johnathan............................$405.00 Parsons, Amanda......................$50,515.22 Henry, Steven.................................$360.00 Adair, Marcus................................$710.00 Parsons, Theodore....................$40,039.65 Higgins, Ronnie..........................$1,500.00 Alley, Ted.......................................$816.00 Pashek, Mitchell.......................$21,659.90 Hogan, Paul....................................$360.00 Arends, Shannon......................$53,083.06 Hoyt, Glen...................................$3,765.25 Perkins, Matthew......................$10,942.81 Auten, Jared..............................$55,529.02 Proffitt, Alyssa............................$1,925.65 Huff, Mark................................$56,693.49 Baker, Calie.................................$4,331.27 Proffitt, Jena................................$1,627.63 Irr, Ben...........................................$909.39 Bakerink, Abigail.......................$2,416.50 Pugh, Merle Lee.........................$8,762.56 Jackson, Todd...........................$70,532.00 Bierle, Douglas.........................$48,821.03 Jensen, Tony.............................$43,519.51 Rief, Randall.............................. $6,076.06 Bilderback, Byron......................$6,647.00 Schuler, Leah............................. $1,162.51 Johnston, Jack...........................$42,925.59 Boyer, Alicia...............................$1,478.32 Schuler, Sophia.......................... $1,575.06 Jolly, Ronald...............................$8,377.07 Bristow, James..........................$59,956.63 Shawler, Eric............................ $56,799.23 Kinsella, Mason..........................$2,372.00 Brokaw, Jason.............................$4,696.00 Shepherd, Jesse...........................$2,792.00 Koets, David...............................$3,600.00 Brown, Stephanie.......................$2,364.00 Krantz, Kyle..............................$41,429.11 Stalker, Jim.................................$1,744.00 Bruce, Michael..........................$40,865.12 Kruse, Kevin.............................$65,382.24 Stull, Daniel................................$7,363.62 Burton, Michael..........................$3,503.62 Suiter, Sydney.............................$2,326.94 Landers, Michael......................$49,751.64 Cameron, Marie..........................$3,976.89 Taylor, Michael......................$103,652.82 Larimore, Dana.......................... $8,337.50 Carr, Matthew...........................$53,571.47 Teutsch, Myra...........................$32,996.80 Leith, Adam............................... $6,339.27 Carroll, Gabriel...........................$3,600.00 Loudon, Mark.......................... $39,230.29 Thompson, Gary.......................$50,302.65 Catrenich, Jason........................$19,120.08 Van Gorp, Jeremy.....................$19,193.57 Luckett, Daniel.............................. $515.00 Christensen, Travis...................$39,606.54 Veren, Benjamin............................$360.00 Lybarger, Gary........................ $12,000.00 Clayton, Caitlin...........................$1,578.70 Madison, Bethany.................... $22,979.27 Veren, Casee..................................$360.00 Cook, Abbie................................$2,233.94 Ver Meer, Paul..........................$74,298.40 Madison, Richard...................... $3,600.00 Cunningham, Richard................$2,752.00 Madison, Teresa...................... $10,381.33 Walsh, Donna...........................$11,769.56 Danielson, Michael...................$42,235.13 Walter, Ronald............................$4,976.09 Mahan, Tyler.............................. $7,366.90 Dorsey, Cory..................................$360.00 Walters, Breann..........................$7,052.00 Maitlen, Ryan...........................$56,235.26 Dresback, Richard......................$6,460.00 McCabe, Bryant..........................$3,225.00 White, Randy..............................$1,500.00 Eblen, Levi..................................$4,047.50 Williams, Mark.........................$44,331.22 McDowell-Beer, Mandy..........$40,933.74 Fitzgerald, Tamara................... $40,835.45 Merritt, Jayrd............................$51,426.90 Williamson, Lisa.......................$55,641.65 Fraim, Karen.............................$22,856.88 Wilson, Faith...............................$1,134.64 Miller, Richard...............................$360.00 Freeman, Adam........................$13,420.52 Wilson, Marsha...........................$3,600.00 Mitchell, Ricky..............................$360.00 Freeman, Lee............................$47,547.96 Moffitt, Trenton..........................$1,146.00 Wintermute, Steven....................$3,600.00 Freeman, Terry...............................$150.00 Wolfe, Jason.............................$47,483.92 Moore, Brian..................................$360.00 Gaiser, Helen............................$43,600.56 Mostek, Maria.............................$1,320.00 Worisek, Jennifer........................$1,666.00 Groves, Kathern.............................$512.00 TOTAL................................$2,353,161.89 Mower, Melissa........................$50,305.02 Haidsiak, Riley...............................$724.00 Nelson, Jordan............................$2,146.47 Haines, McClain.........................$1,656.58 Nielsen, Alexander.....................$3,047.25 Hargrove, 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“Hopefully the progress comes, we get a few more wins, build their confidence and consistency,” Frain said.

The coaches have high expectations for the other nine spots in the lineup.

“There’s no doubt about it. They don’t have an option. They have to step up and continue what they’re doing,” Frain said.

Creston/Orient-Macksburg went 3-2 in the duals.

The Panthers handily defeated Marshalltown, Norwalk and the Johnston JV. Creston/Orient-Macksburg narrowly fell to Johnston.

Solon, ranked second in Class 2A, topped Creston/ Orient-Macksburg, ranked third, to end the day.

The Panthers were still shorthanded, missing regulars at 106, 152 and 285 pounds.

“The Johnston dual there was a few matches we let slip away,” Frain said.

While the score against Solon was favored towards the Spartans, Frain noted the Panthers were in the dual.

“We hope we get another chance to wrestle them again,” Frain said. “Every match we felt comfortable with. We couldn’t get over the hump.”

UP NEXT — Creston/Orient-Macksburg is at Perry Thursday for a double dual with the Jays and Winterset.

“Those are a lot of matches we could see at districts,” Frain said. “Thursday is a big night.”

The Panthers are at Centerville Saturday.

“That’s always tough,” Frain said. “Everybody

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

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

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

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

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SOUTHWEST IOWA NIGHT AT DRAKE BASKETBALL

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TOP LEFT, the Lenox dance team performs a routine at halftime of the Drake women’s basketball game against Southern Illinois Sunday at the Knapp Center in Des Moines. Sunday was Southwest Iowa Day at the Drake men’s and women’s basketball games. BOTTOM LEFT, the Mount Ayr Sparks dance team performs its state championship routine at halftime of Sunday’s Drake men’s basketball game against Evansville at the Knapp Center as part of Southwest Iowa Day at the Drake men’s and women’s basketball games in Des Moines. ABOVE, Creston Community High School senior Livi Hartman performs the national anthem at the Drake basketball game Sunday.

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LIBRARY NEWS “Crochet with Hannah” is a free event that will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 9, at Gibson Memorial Library. Participants will crochet infinity scarves.

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Cold Coloring for adults will be from 12:30 until 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10. There will be coloring sheets and supplies available. Bring your own supplies, coloring books and a mug. This event is also free at the library.

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