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THROWBACK NEWS Ten years ago, actor Christopher Reeve died at the age of 52. He played “Superman” in three films between 1978 and 1983. Read more Throwback news on page 2A.

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Riley, Hayes vie for Union County supervisor In Adair County, Brian Rohrig and Jodie Hoadley face off for the District 4 supervisor seat. Absentee ballots available now. General election is slated for Nov. 4.

By JAKE WADDINGHAM

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As the national and gubernatorial races grab a lot of attention for television ads and time in the state and national spotlight, the Creston News Advertiser coverage area has several competitive races on the local level.

Union County has one competitive race this election season for a seat on the Board of Supervisors.

Incumbent Ron Riley is seeking reelection against Democrat chal-

Hayes

Riley

lenger Paul Hayes.

“I enjoy working with people and I now have eight years of experience that will come in handy as we move the county forward,” Riley said when he first announced

he would seek reelection. “I would like to continue working on our road and bridge projects to better our road system.”

Hayes said he has been working with the Union County Democrats to encourage people to vote early this election season.

“The idea that there are no

Democrats in the (Union County) Courthouse strikes me as odd,” Hayes said.

He added that he would like to change the way the county handles waste management.

Adair County has two spots on the Board of Supervisors being challenged in District 2 and Dis-

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Interest spikes in absentee voting

Fire Prevention Week focuses on smoke alarms

By BAILEY POOLMAN CNA staff reporter

bpoolman@crestonnews.com

While the temperature outside drops slowly now that autumn is here, Creston Fire Department is promoting Fire Prevention Week.

The theme for 2014’s Fire Prevention Week is “Working smoke alarms save lives.”

Creston Fire Department distributes literature to elementary school students each year during Fire Prevention Week to promote fire prevention and safety.

“In all the literature that we distribute to the 1,200some kids in our programs, it’s everything geared toward that (fire prevention),” said Creston Fire Captain Gary Thompson. “We send homework home to all the kids we touch base with. Our homework is the kids have to test their smoke alarms before they eat supper that night.”

The second part of the homework for kids is to practice an escape plan in the event of a fire.

“We do a lot as far as education of elementary students, preschool through sixth,” said Creston Fire Chief Todd Jackson. “We also do a lot of the other things throughout the year to promote fire safety, such as inspections.”

Smoke alarms can be purchased at most area retailers, Thompson said, and should

trict 4.

Brian Rohrig defeated Cliff Sheriff in the Republican primary. Rohrig is up against Democrat challenger Jodie Hoadley for the District 4 seat.

Democrat candidate and chairman Steven Shelley is up against Republican candidate Ralph Lents. Shelley is the current chairman for the Adair County Board of Supervisors.

Lents said he feels it is time for

By JAKE WADDINGHAM

CNA associate editor jwaddingham@crestonnews.com

are not as insulated and have antiquated wiring systems, wiring system may have to work harder to put out the energy a space heater uses, therefore overloading electrical circuits.

“I’m hesitant to recommend space heaters as a reliable way of heating,” Jackson said.

There are different types of space heaters with safety mechanisms, such as it turning off if it is tipped onto its side.

“My recommendation is don’t use them,” Jackson

If you are looking for an opportunity to vote on your own time, avoid the crowd on Election Day or cast your ballot from the comfort of your home, absentee voting is the best option.

And chances are, you are not the only one.

Union County Auditor Sandy Hysell said both the Democrat and Republican parties have made a big push toward encouraging voters to head to the polls early.

“This year there are just more people talking about (absentee voting),” Hysell Hysell said. “They have pushed An estimatfor it in the past, but this ed 1,250 year especially they have voters in really gone out and en- Union County have already couraged people to vote sent in their early.” absentee She added that voters ballot. enjoy being able to work through the ballot at a slower pace from home and the ability to look up information on a race that they may not know anything about the candidates who are running.

Union County already has an estimated 1,250 voters who have sent in their ballots absentee. The votes remain sealed and locked in a vault until election day Nov. 4.

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Volunteer Firefighter Dean Schulte serves up hotcakes to Khouri Sherrod, 7, and her mother Christine Sherrod Wednesday at Creston Fire Department’s pancake supper.

Approximately 800 attendees were served.

be tested once a month.

“Coming up is ‘change your clock, change your battery.’

So, everyone should put new batteries in (their smoke alarms) when they change their clocks,” Thompson said.

According to National Fire Protection Association, one of the most common reasons smoke alarms fail is because of missing, disconnected or dead batteries.

Space heaters Another issue now that the weather is changing is space heater use.

Space heaters are small appliances that produce heat while plugged in. However,

there are pros and cons to the appliances.

“There are two areas I see with electric space heaters. That’s being too close to combustible materials, things that will burn, and the other thing you’ll see is them being used with wiring that isn’t designed to hold the draw that the space heater is designed to pull,” Jackson said.

An example Jackson gave is leaving a space heater on during the night, and a blanket being thrown over it after the room’s occupant got too hot.

Another example Jackson gave is in older homes that

Flavors in food industry remain a mystery NEW YORK (AP) — They help give Coke its distinctive bite and Doritos its cheesy kick. But the artificial and natural flavors used to rev up the taste of processed foods remain a mystery to most Americans.

“Artificial and natural flavors” have become ubiquitous terms on food labels, helping create vivid tastes that would otherwise be lost in mass production. As the science behind them advances, however,

some are calling for greater transparency about their safety and ingredients.

Last month, five consumer and environmental groups sent a letter to the Food and Drug Administration expressing their concern about the flavor industry, which determines the safety of its own ingredients. The letter noted that safety is sometimes declared based on scientific data that isn’t publicly available.

“If we’re eating the stuff, it shouldn’t be such a secret,” said Lisa Lefferts, senior scientist at Center for Science in the Public Interest, a nutrition advocacy group that was among those who sent the letter.

The call for more transparency comes as Americans pay closer attention to what they eat. In some cases, they’re petitioning companies to remove chemicals.

Many food scientists say the

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fears are unfounded because the unfamiliar ingredients often just mimic chemical structures found in nature or are used in trace amounts. But complaints have prompted companies including PepsiCo and Subway to reformulate recipes.

As a result of the attention given to chemicals and ingredients as a whole, artificial and flavors are starting to get attention as well. But they can be frustrating

because people often have no clue what’s in them.

“Natural flavors can mean whatever,” said Sara Budowsky, a New York City resident who runs a vegan eating website and has become more aware added flavors. “I’ve always been curious when I see that last part of the ingredient list.”

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Deaths Donald Keller Lorimor

Donald Keller, 79, of Lorimor died Oct. 7, 2014, at the Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, at the Powers Funeral Home, junction of highways 25 and 34, Creston. Rick Titus will officiate. Burial will be in Lorimor Cemetery. Open visitation will be 2 to 7 p.m.

Friday with the family present 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials are to be established. Online condolences may be left at www. powersfh.com.

Donald Hugh Keller, son of Rhonda Elizabeth (Beedle) and Luther Arthur Keller, was born June 3, 1935, in Creston.

Donald attended Creston Community Schools.

In 1959, Donald married Ruth Ann Hays. They later divorced.

On Feb. 16, 1968, Donald married Mary Magdalene (Eckert) Johnson in Joliet,

Ill. They lived in Joliet before moving to Lorimor in 1974.

Donald worked construction throughout his life beginning with Taylor-Ball Construction.

Later, Don owned and operated Keller’s Painting. He also did sub-contracting for HUD Housing in southwest Iowa.

Donald is survived by his son Donald Keller of Des Moines; stepdaughter, Ladene Middleton of Des Moines; brothers, Lawrence (wife Elizabeth) Keller of Crossville, Tenn., and Clarence (wife Sharon) Keller of Creston; sisters, Virginia Pierce and Rosalie Blue, both of Creston; grandchildren, Ross, Duston, Dylon, Nicole, Jennifer and Stuart; and great-granddaughter Peyton.

Donald was preceded in death by his parents, wife Magdalene in 2002, son Curtis Alan Keller in 1995; and sisters, Frances Clayton, Beulah Jones and Dorie Ann in infancy.

ABSENTEE: Continued from Page 1

“When we receive the absentee vote, we check it in with the state, then it is locked in our safe until the absentee board starts their count Nov. 4,” Hysell said. “We cannot release any numbers until after the polls close at 9 p.m.”

To absentee vote, individuals can go to the courthouse and vote in person or request a ballot be sent to their home.

The ballots are prestamped or they can be hand delivered to the auditor’s office.

The last day to request an absentee ballot in the mail is Oct. 31. It must be postmarked the day before the

election, Nov. 3.

Hysell said the Union County auditor’s office will be open Saturday, Oct. 25, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to pre-register to vote. You can also absentee vote that day.

They will also be open Saturday, Nov.1, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to allow more time for absentee voting at the courthouse.

“I think this year will be a bigger election because of the heavily contested race for the U.S. Senate seat between Joni Ernst and Bruce Braley,” Hysell said. “Normally, the gubernatorial election does not have as big of a turnout as the presidential, but this year should be a good one.”

PREVENTION: Continued from Page 1

said. “If you can avoid using them, don’t use them.

Second thing is, if you’re questioning if your electrical system can handle it, call an electrician, and if you are going to use them, make sure you have a clear distance, two, three feet between it and anything combustible.”

Statistics According to a recent NFPA report, there were 1,240,000 fires reported in 2012. Because of those fires, 3,240 civilians died, and 2,785 of the deaths were in residential fires.

“Those are huge numbers, and those are kind of why we focus on home fire safety,” Jackson said.

“Install and maintain your smoke alarms because the quicker we can notify the occupants of the fire, the better the chance they can get out.”

Another statistic, according to NFPA, is three of five home fire deaths results from fires in properties without working smoke alarms.

This is related to the statistic that the risk of dying is reported residential fires drops 50 percent if smoke alarms work.

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Today is Oct. 9, 2014, the 282nd day of the year.

There are 83 days left in 2014. Below are news items from the Creston News Advertiser for this week (Oct. 6-12) in history.

died at age 52. He played “Superman” in three films from 1978 through 1983.

He became a quadriplegic after a horse riding accident in May 1995, and used his celebrity to bring awareness to the condition.

5 years ago

20 years ago

The drawdown of Summit Lake began. City officials began work on the opening of a drainage pipe to take the lake’s level down about 5 feet. The lake was down so Iowa Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) could perform a fish kill, and engineering firm Snyder and Associates did shoreline stabilization work. A fish kill was needed because of an infestation of several varieties of nuisance fish, the most detrimental being common carp.

Greater Regional Hospice Home marked its one year anniversary. In that time period, 54 patients and their families had been served.

President Barack Obama won the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize in a stunning decision designed to encourage his initiatives to reduce nuclear arms, ease tensions

Southwestern Community College student athletes started signing a code of conduct agreement, a requirement to participate.

Violations of the agreement would result in an athlete’s suspension from practice and or contests until reinstated by the coach.

Repeated violations or commission of felony or serious misdemeanor could mean dismissal from the team or forfeiture of athletic financial aid. The basic tenants of the agreement were regular classroom attendance, student conduct on and off campus and use of illegal drugs.

According to John Goeldner, state Department of Corrections, the number of inmates in Iowa’s prisons reached an all-time high of 5,274; 1,671 more prisoners than the system was designed to handle.

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Adam Hill and Samantha Hensel are crowned East Union High School’s homecoming queen and king in October 2004.

with the Muslim world and stress diplomacy and cooperation rather than unilateralism. Nobel observers were shocked by the unexpected choice so early in the Obama presidency, which began less than two weeks before the Feb. 1 nomination deadline.

10 years ago Shortage of the flu vaccine caused health officials

to ask healthy Iowans between ages 2 and 65 to skip the flu shot. Iowa Department of Public Health said the nation’s influenza vaccine supply was cut in half.

British health authorities unexpectedly shut down major flu shot supplier Chiron Corp. for three months, citing problems at the Liverpool factory where it makes its Fluvirin vaccine.

Actor Christopher Reeve

SUPERVISORS: Continued from Page 1

Adair County to head in a different direction.

“I feel like I am a problem solver, not a problem creator,” Lents said. “Everyone right now is talking about the roads with all the rain we had. They are quite a mess, so better road conditions will be one thing I focus on.”

Ringgold County has a three-way race for their Board of Supervisor spot. Republican and incumbent Paul Dykstra defeated Tracee Knapp and Amy Shields in the primary.

He will now face Democrat Rodney Holmes and independent candidate Jim Goins in the general election.

Adams County could see the biggest shift with three contested races of the five seats for the Board of Supervisors.

In District 1, incumbent Douglas Birt is up against Democrat challenger Larry Sawyer. Fellow Republican Linda England is being challenged by Kevin Wynn for District 3.

District 4 will be an open seat race against Republican Leland Shipley and Democrat Tyler Edwards.

Local races Adair County

Board of Supervisor, District 2 Republican candidate — Ralph Lents Democrat candidate — Steven Shelley Board of Supervisor, District 4 Republican candidate — Brian Rohrig Democrat candidate — Jodie Hoadley Treasurer Republican candidate — Brenda Wallace Recorder Republican candidate — Janelle Schneider Attorney Democrat candidate — Michael Maynes Republican candidate — Clint Haight

Adams County

Board of Supervisor, District 1 Republican candidate — Douglas Birt Democratic candidate — Larry Sawyer Board of Supervisor, District 3 Republican candidate —

Linda England Democratic candidate — Kevin Wynn Board of Supervisor, District 4 Republican candidate — Leland Shipley Democratic candidate — Tyler Edwards Treasurer Democratic candidate — Nancy Kempton Recorder Republican candidate — Jamie Stargell Democrat candidate — Iona Allen Attorney Democrat candidate — Andrew Zimmerman

Ringgold County

Board of Supervisor Republican candidate — Paul Dykstra Democrat candidate — Rodney Holmes Independent candidate — Jim Goins Recorder Democrat candidate — Kisha Martin Treasurer Republican candidate — Debra Cannon

Attorney Republican candidate — Clinton Spurrier

Taylor County

Board of Supervisor, District 2 Republican candidate — Doug Horton Democrat candidate — Robert Lundquist Treasurer Republican candidate — Dana Davis Recorder Republican candidate — Rick Sheley Attorney Republican candidate — Clinton Spurrier

Union County

Board of Supervisor Republican candidate — Ron Riley Democrat candidate — Paul Hayes Recorder Republican candidate — Paula White Treasurer Republican candidate — Kelley Busch Attorney Republican candidate — Tim Kenyon

FLAVORS: Continued from Page 1

The FDA says natural flavors have to be derived from ingredients like fruit,

meat or spices, and obtained through processes like distillation or fermentation. Artificial flavors can be made chemically, say, by

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mixing an alcohol with a fat.

It seems straightforward, but the sophistication involved in making them varies broadly. Some may just

be a blend of spices, while others create the illusion that a product contains certain ingredients, like grapes.

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Driver’s license

Schedule of driver’s license examiners: Bedford: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., treasurer’s office, Taylor County Courthouse, 407 Jefferson St. Corning: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., treasurer’s office, Adams County Courthouse.

Driving tests on Wednesday mornings by appointment.

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

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

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

Thursday

Kent Dinner Club, 5:30 p.m., The Windrow.

Celebrate Recovery (a Christcentered 12-step program), 6 p.m., Crest Baptist Church, 1211 N. Poplar St. American Legion Auxiliary, 7 p.m., American Legion Post Home, 119 N. Walnut St. Gambler’s Anonymous, 7 p.m., Assembly of God Church, 801 N. Fillmore St., Osceola.

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

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

Friday

Alegent Health At Home/ Family Home Care free blood pressure clinic, 9 to 10 a.m., Prescott City Hall. Open to public.

Donations appreciated.

Holy Spirit Rectory ReRun Shop, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 107 W. Howard St. Creston High School Alumni Association, 11:30 a.m., The Pizza

Ranch, 520 Livingston Ave. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) brown baggers, noon open meeting, St. Malachy Rectory, 407 W. Clark St. No smoking.

Ladies Literary Circle, 1:30 p.m., hostess Maricia Fulton; reviewer Pat Bishop.

Southwest Iowa Dancers, 6 to 9 p.m., Tingley, featuring Jimmy Georges’ Band, with a potluck.

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

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

Saturday

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

Holy Spirit Rectory ReRun Shop, 9 a.m. to noon, 107 W. Howard St. Family Caregiver Support Group, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Alzheimer’s Association office, 228 N. Pine St. For more information, contact Jaleyn at 641782-4040.

Southwest Iowa Dancers, 6 to 9 p.m., Williamson Legion.

Featuring Greg Spevac, Big Band.

Southwest Iowa Dancers, 7 to 10 p.m., Croation Club, Southeast 14th Street, Des Moines.

Featuring Coon Ridge Country.

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

Sunday

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

Monday

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

Greater Regional Medical Center Auxiliary, 9 a.m., Greater Regional Medical Center Classroom.

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

Narcotics Anonymous (NA), noon open meeting, St. Malachy Rectory, 407 W. Clark St. No smoking.

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

AA, 5:30 p.m., Crossroads Mental Health Center, 1003 Cottonwood Rd. Open meeting.

For the record Birth

Bryan LGH East Hospital LINCOLN, Neb. — Derk and Brandi Wichhart are parents of a son born Sept.

18, 2014. Weston Briggs Wichhart weighed 7 pounds and was 19 3/4 inches long.

Grandparents are Dan and Mary Wichhart and Dale and Candye Bisbee, all of Creston, and Tom and Denise Bergren of Villisca.

Great-grandmother is Pat Wetterlind of Red Oak. Brothers are Drake, 4, and Baylor, 2.

Police

3:59 p.m., Wednesday, North Pine Street.

Talk to officer, 4:42 p.m., Wednesday, West Jefferson Street.

Suspicious person, 12:20 a.m., today, Wyoming Avenue.

Traffic stop, 12:25 a.m., today, Osage Street.

Sex assault, 1:31 a.m., today, South Vine Street.

Suspicious person, 3:10 a.m., today, West Irving Street.

Assistance, 3:21 a.m., today, North Division Street.

Lenox Police

Jeremy Harris, 36, of Lenox was charged with three counts of fifth-degree theft Oct. 1 in Lenox.

According to a Lenox Police report, Harris was charged after an investigaMiscellaneous tion into a series of checks Suspicious person, 7:37 written on a closed account. a.m., Wednesday, Manor Harris was sent a sumDrive. mons to appear in court by Traffic stop, 10:38 a.m., the magistrate’s office.

Wednesday, West Howard Street.

Harassing communication, 10:45 a.m., Wednesday, North Pine Street.

Harassing communication, 11:20 a.m., Wednesday, North Pine Street.

Fraud, 12:16 p.m., Wednesday, North Pine Street.

Disturbing the peace, 1:49 p.m., Wednesday, South Walnut Street.

Harassing communication, 3:14 p.m., Wednesday, North Pine Street.

Fraud, 3:43 p.m., Wednesday, North Pine Street.

Harassing communication, Helen Waddell, 701 N. Birch St., reported her credit card was used without her knowledge on several dates in Detroit, Mich.

Loss estimate is $90.25.

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OPINION Lots of Royals fans around the area

The Kansas City Royals making the playoffs has brought out a lot of the local fans in support of the team. Several local folks I know have been making the trek down to Kansas City to see the Royals in playoff action.

After a couple of games away, the team will be back for a threegame home stand. It has been a long time since the Royals were in the playoffs and it would be fun to see them make the World Series.

Homecoming This weekend is the Iowa State University homecoming. The game should be very winnable for the team, but not an easy win. Toledo comes to town and may be one of the last chances for a win this year from what I hear from one of the local ISU fans. Iowa also has its

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homecoming game with Indiana.

It looks like you get two quarterbacks for the price of one at Iowa now. The coach is going to a two-quarterback system, which should be good enough to bring home a win against Indiana.

Columbus Day Monday is Columbus Day. The annual holiday is not as prevalent as it once was. A number of years back the federal government traded the holiday with Martin Luther King — so they get a day off in Jan-

uary instead of October.

Harvest moon I was up early Wednesday morning and the harvest moon was a neat sight to behold. The eclipse lasted for a couple of hours and it sure was dark out.

Under three I went over to see the Ringo Starr concert in Omaha last weekend. The ex-Beatle has an all-star band and puts on a wonderful show. Most of the gas stations over in Council Bluffs had unleaded gas going for $2.99 per gallon.

With the price of crude now down under $87 per barrel, it should get even lower than that.

I have heard several gas analysts say the price per barrel may get down under $80, which should get the price down in the $2.70 range.

Wouldn’t that be nice.

The flu It is that time of the year to get your flu shot if you haven’t already done so. We had the good folks out from public health this week to give our employees a chance to get the shot. A majority of the employees elected to get the shot.

Harvest The harvest is off and going in full swing. It looks like we have got a break in the weather and the rain is holding off some. I’m sure farmers would like to get this bumper crop into the bins or off to the coop. So far I have heard good reports on the harvest this year.

Birds The duck and goose hunters were out in full force last weekend.

I live near Summit Lake and there

were several out of town hunters along with several local hunters out knocking down the duck and goose population. By the sounds of all the gun shots there must have been a number of birds “bite the bullet!”

Ads The number of political ads on TV sure seems to be just staggering this year. With money coming in from all kinds of Political Action Committees the number of TV ads has gone crazy. I’ll be glad to see Nov. 4 come and go so that we can get back to seeing our usual car and refreshment ads.

Thought for the week: “I learned that good judgment comes from experience and that experience grows out of mistakes.” — General Omar Bradley

Creston Schools update Recent temperature changes and shorter days tell us that fall has officially arrived! As always, there are many things happening at our schools. We just enjoyed a fun and safe Homecoming. We continue to examine the best way to schedule all the events that happen on the week of Homecoming.

The primary debate is over when the queen coronation and Hall of Fame inductions are scheduled.

These are currently held together mid-day on Friday before the parade. Some have requested that these be moved to an evening time to allow more adults to attend. The coronation has been held during the day to assure the best student attendance. We also receive requests to move the parade, coronation and Hall of Fame inductions to Thursday. In the past this has been avoided because students in other activities including cross country have contests scheduled for Thursday night. Holding the parade and all on Thursday would cause those students to be left out of the festivities. Our current schedule functions well for many, but we are always looking for a better way to do things. As we plan for next fall, all perspectives will be considered.

Traditions can be altered over time, but the tradition of Homecoming in general will definitely continue here in Creston.

21st Century Skills are a current area of focus for schools in

From the desk of Steve McDermott Creston Superintendent

Iowa and here in Creston. “Reading, writing, and arithmetic” along with traditional core academic subjects continue to be important, but other basics are now included in our schools. We now nurture students’ abilities to communicate with others in a variety of ways, to solve problems creatively, to think critically, and the list goes on. The following are the primary 21st Century Skills Areas identified by the Iowa Legislature in 2007: civic literacy, employability skills, financial literacy, health literacy and technology literacy. As you can see, this list reaches far beyond just technology skills.

In terms of technology, we currently have budgeted funds for an upgrade of the tech network at the elementary and middle school, for the updating and expansion of student-used computers in our schools, and for the purchase of several Chromebooks which are alternative digital devices. Our plan to move forward with digital learning and technology is different from the plans implemented by 1-to-1 schools. Those schools have decided to provide devices for each individual student’s personal use at

and away from school. Our plan is to remain focused on how today’s electronic devices can improve learning and to attain equipment that all students can use here at school. Ultimately we believe we will provide technology access that exceeds the ratio of one device per student. We also hope to remain financially agile enough to be able to afford digital learning devices over the long haul as the devices and associated learning opportunities constantly evolve. Simply buying a truckload of today’s “best thing” can tie our hands in the future when the next best things come along. It’s always a matter of balancing our responses to our students’ learning needs today with those of the future.

Related to technology, we have begun the required training to operate our new school website and it should be ready to roll out very soon. This change is well overdue and we’re excited to show everyone our new site or in a sense, our new front porch! Also, Friday, Oct. 10, we are hosting a 21st Century Learners Conference for educators from many area schools. The Green Hills AEA staff has made special efforts to coordinate this event to be held at Creston High School.

Administrative presence in our classrooms has been identified by The Creston Board of Education as a top priority this school year. Our

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2) We have measured for handrails in the bleachers at the stadium and have checked specifications.

We hope to have at least some of these installed before the spring sports season.

3) We continue to study ways to improve school security. The board has identified upgraded cameras on all school buses as a short-term priority that we are pursuing.

4) We will begin to use our new safe-room gym or “storm gym” at the elementary-middle school beginning Monday, Oct. 13. A beautiful new maple floor has been installed, painted, stained, and treated. We have stained inside the 3-point arcs and in the center circle.

The center circle also includes our new Creston “C” that we have adopted as part of our new brand. In the months to come, the board will consider adding bleachers to this nice new facility.

And finally, our study of a potential consolidation of the Creston and Prescott schools continues.

Informational meetings have been set for 5:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 20, here at the board room at the Early Childhood Center, 801 N. Elm St., and at the Prescott School at 6 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 15. Additional meetings will be scheduled, as well.

Thanks for your continued support of our local girls and boys, their learning, and of our Creston Schools!

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principals are therefore visiting classrooms much more frequently, logging their walk-throughs and collecting data during their classroom observations. This information is entered into a database that will be utilized as we analyze not only student needs, but teacher performance and professional development needs. It is important to teachers and to all other stakeholders to know concepts are being taught and teaching methods are being implemented with fidelity from classroom to classroom. Our principals today are called upon to be instructional leaders and this increased classroom presence should improve their connections with students and staff while expanding their leadership perspective.

In terms of facilities and “nuts and bolts” here are a few updates: 1) Solid progress is being made on the transportation building. As with farming and several other industries, the excessive rain has delayed our construction work, but we keep plowing forward. Floor drains are being installed, the steel framing materials have arrived, and the pouring of the concrete floor will begin soon. Once the concrete has been poured and cured, foul weather will have a smaller impact on construction progress. We are still aiming at building occupancy before the snow flies, but that has a lot to do with when our first snow arrives.

Veterans honored at rededication ceremony From Dennis Brown Shannon City

2014 marks the fourth year of the Civil War sesquicentennial. On Saturday afternoon, Sept. 27, a rededication of the Civil War monument in McKinley Park was enacted by the son of Union veterans of the Civil War Colonel William H. Kinsman Camp No. 23, Carson, Iowa.

Utilizing the same grand army of the republic service book used for the original dedication of the statue over a century ago, the group had also performed the same duty in Bedford and Mount Ayr earlier that day, in rededicating those cities’ monuments. Many thanks for a job “well done.”

Thanks also to out to Mark Huff for his last minute adjustment of “Old Glory,” Mayor Warren

Woods for his words of welcome, the local VFW Post for serving as the color guard, and all those folks who turned out to witness this inspiring event on a beautiful early autumn day. And to the unknown artillerist who provided the cannon fire at such an appropriate time, as we continue to remember all of those who gave their lives in the cause of freedom.

Dear Creston community From Peg Krambeck Eblen Creston

Twenty-five years ago, I began teaching at CHS in the three-story brick building that housed a magnificent auditorium and the famous “pit.”

Oct. 6, 1989, FFA and NHS students loaded furniture at the “old” building on Maple Street and unloaded the flatbeds at 601 W. Townline — where CHS currently resides. Monday morning, Oct. 9, 1989, the “new” CHS building opened its doors for “business.” On this 25th anniversary, I find myself reflective and appreciative.

My father was a teacher/football coach turned Methodist pastor ... we moved several times during my growing-up years, so I never really felt I had a “hometown.” Twenty-five years ago, I arrived in Creston hoping to make it mine — a place I could proudly call “home.”

In my time in Creston, I have learned that our community thrives on traditions — Fourth of July and Balloon Days are perfect examples.

Crestubilee is another example of a long-standing Creston tradition.

Homecoming at CHS has reminded me again about the value of tradition and the strength of our community.

Cara Soukup and I are in our second year as co-sponsors of CHS student government, which is made up of 22 young people elected by their peers. Our “business” could be more accurately described as event planning rather than governing; in addition to various service projects and school activities, we are responsible for homecoming and TWIRP BIRP. Last week was the culmination of many planning sessions and several hours of work.

As we rode through the parade Friday — dressed in several layers of clothing with the wind whipping us in the face — we were amazed at a couple of things. First of all, not a single parade entry failed to show up on Friday due to the cold, windy conditions ... not ONE. In fact, we had a few more entries than we had anticipated. Secondly, the parade was lined (as usual) with many people from our community supporting the efforts of our CHS Student Government, our schools, and the

many businesses/organizations that were in the parade. We were overwhelmed.

To those of you who rode (or walked) through the parade, thank you. To those of you who bundled up and watched the parade, thank you. To all of you who upheld yet another Creston tradition — hall of fame induction, coronation, the annual homecoming parade, or the football game and festivities — thank you.

Superintendent McDermott has made a concerted effort to instill a strong sense of Creston pride in our students. Throughout homecoming week, I was reminded of the many positive aspects of Creston. As a community, we can take great pride in the behavior of our high school students at Friday’s hall of fame inductions and coronation.

Former CHS Principal Ron Levine commented afterwards on the respectful, courteous behavior of the student body. We can take great pride in the involvement of our entire community at the parade.

After 25 years, I am proud to call Creston my hometown.

Creston News Advertiser Thursday, October 9, 2014

HOME Avoid a blizzard of bills this season with these energy efficiency tips (BPT) — Fall’s cooler temperatures are on their way, if you haven’t felt them already. And when you feel that first chill, your natural response is to reach for the thermostat. Many people do the same thing, sacrificing energy efficiency in the name of comfort. But you can have both. October is Energy Awareness Month, and to celebrate, here are five ways you can conserve energy in your home now and throughout the cooler months ahead without sacrificing comfort.

• Keep the cold out and the warm in. Air that leaks through your home’s envelope - the outer walls, windows, doors, and other openings - wastes lots of energy and money. In fact, sealing air leaks and adding insulation can provide up to a 20 percent savings on your heating bills. Simple fixes include installing weather stripping on doors and caulking around windows, while bigger jobs might include sealing leaks and adding insulation in your attic.

• Heat your home efficiently. As much as half of the energy used in your home goes to heating and cooling. Maintaining your HVAC system can have a big impact on your utility bills this winter - and your comfort. Check your furnace’s air filter once a month, especially during the heavy-use months of winter. If it’s dirty, clean or replace it. At a minimum,

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clean or replace it every three months. A dirty filter slows air flow, making the system work harder which wastes energy. A clean filter helps prevent dust and dirt build-up in your system, which can lead to expensive maintenance and/or early system failure and replacement. Also consider a yearly professional tune-up of your HVAC system. Lastly, sealing and insulating air ducts can improve your HVAC system’s efficiency by as much as 20 percent.

• Invest in energy-efficient appliances. Every appliance comes with two price tags: the purchase price and the cost of operat-

ing the product. By selecting ENERGY STAR certified appliances, you can save up to 35 percent on energy costs, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Clothes dryers are the newest category, and represent significant savings opportunities.

One of the most advanced units available this fall is LG’s EcoHybrid dryer, the first on the market to use heat pump technology to recycle heat, reduce energy usage, and ultimately save you money. This technology works with select cycles to reduce your energy consumption by as much as 50 percent when compared to

Save energy and money by catching these invisible energy thieves (BPT) - Today’s consumers are more environmentally conscious than ever before. They understand that making eco-friendly choices not only creates a positive impact on your surroundings, it can also translate into actual savings on monthly energy bills.

If you’re looking to reduce your carbon footprint and make your home part of the “green” initiative, Christine Ackerson, head of sustainability at LG Electronics USA, offers the following tips to help you protect both the environment and your bottom line.

• Get the most out of your refrigerator. Most consumers focus on keeping the inside of their refrigerators clean, but keeping the outside clean is just as important. Dusty coils actually can impact the refrigerator’s overall efficiency, because when dirty, they trap heat and prevent the refrigerator from cooling efficiently. The grills and coils should be cleaned once or twice a year and more often if you have pets. Use a vacuum cleaner with an attachment to clean the condenser cover and vents of your refrigerator.

You can also use a soft bristled brush to access some of the hard-to-reach areas.

Also, older refrigerator models can use a lot of energy. Consider upgrading to an ENERGY STAR(R) qualified refrigerator, which is 20 percent more energy efficient than the federal minimum energy standard.

You can also look for refrigerators with energy-saving technologies like a linear compressor. New refrigerator features like LG’s Door-in-Door can actually reduce cold air loss by up to 47 percent. The convenient comdoor-within-a-door

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partment on the fridge door allows quick, easy access to commonly used snacks and beverages without requiring you to open the entire refrigerator door.

• Insulate your home.

Heating and cooling your home is one of your biggest energy costs, and if your home isn’t properly insulated, you’re losing money.

Start by closing your windows and sealing any drafty areas you find. Hire a professional to insulate drafty areas of your home if you don’t feel you can handle them on your own.

• Turn it off. Plug home electronics, such as TVs and DVD players, into power strips. Turn the power strips off when the equipment is not in use as equipment still uses several watts of power when they are in standby mode. And be sure to unplug your cellphone charger when your device is fully charged.

• Cold is the new hot. A quick tip when it comes to laundry is washing clothes with cold water whenever possible. Look for washers equipped with “cold wash” technology, which achieves cold water savings with warm water washing perfor-

mance. Another way to save water is to try to wash full loads, or if you must wash a partial load, reduce the level of water appropriately to avoid usage of extra water.

• Do your research. Finding home appliances and electronics that are energy efficient is not difficult.

Look for the ENERGY STAR “Most Efficient” designation when shopping for your next appliance, like LG’s mega-capacity washer that allows you to wash more clothes with fewer loads. This distinction recognizes the most energy efficient products among those that already are ENERGY STAR qualified. Or look for an ENERGY STAR refrigerator that’s earned the Green Good Housekeeping Seal, an emblem given by the Good Housekeeping Research Institute in recognition of brand’s demonstration of environmental responsibility.

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conventional dryers. This dryer has earned the EPA’s 2014 Energy Star Emerging Technology Award, which recognizes the most innovative technologies that reduce energy use and help consumers reduce their carbon footprint.

• Make bright choices for lighting. Many of us have heard about the outstanding energy efficiency provided

by LED lighting. But LED bulbs are not all the same when it comes to performance. To get the energy efficiency and performance you expect, look for the ENERGY STAR label. LED bulbs that earn the label are independently certified

to ensure they deliver on brightness and color, and shine light where you want it. And, of course, don’t forget to turn the lights off when you leave the room.

• Save energy while enjoying football season. You can even save energy and money while sitting on the couch! Major brands like LG offer ENERGY STAR “Most Efficient” designated HDTVs that can really help make a difference on your energy bill - especially during the season when you’ll be spending plenty of time watching your favorite teams.

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Stay safe when cleaning gutters Come the fall, when trees start to shed their leaves and winds pick up in advance of winter, gutters can easily become clogged with all sorts of debris.

When clogged gutters are not cleaned out, a host of potentially costly issues can result, making gutter cleaning an essential autumn chore no homeowner should ignore.

Fully functioning gutters direct water away from the structure of a home and into nearby drainage systems. When clogged, gutters cannot direct that water away, and the result is often costly water damage to the home’s foundation.

Water that is not directed away may find its way into the basement of a home, causing issues with flooding and mold. But clogged gutters also prevent water from leaving a roof, possibly leading to costly roof repairs and damage to the roof that can put a home’s inhabitants in danger. When snowfall accumulates on a roof, melting snow needs to make its way off the roof via the gutters.

If those gutters are clogged with debris leftover from the fall, roof damage, including leaks, is more likely to occur.

Clogged gutters also make a welcome respite for unwelcome pests, including rodents and insects. In the warmer months, clogged gutters may make an inviting home to mosquitoes and other pesky insects, while rodents may seek the warmth of clogged gutters when temperatures dip to near or below freezing.

Cleaning gutters is not that complicated, and many homeowners can clear their gutters of debris in a typical weekend afternoon. But

the ease of cleaning gutters should not overshadow the safety risks homeowners take when climbing a ladder to clear out their gutters. The following are a few safety tips for homeowners to keep in mind when cleaning their gutters.

• Wear appropriate clothing.

Loose-fitting clothing should not be worn when cleaning gutters. Such attire is a tripping hazard and can easily compromise your balance by catching on the gutter or ladder as you reach to remove debris.

Wear clothing that does not hang off of you and choose pants that do not fall below your sneakers. Pants that might be a little long in the leg can catch under your feet as you climb the ladder, momentarily costing you your balance and possibly leading to a fall. When choosing footwear, avoid old sneakers or work boots without much traction, opting instead for footwear that easily grips each rung of the ladder.

• Don’t forget safety gear.

Many people forget to wear safety gear when cleaning their gutters. Such forgetfulness increases your risk of injury. When cleaning gutters, always remember to wear work gloves, which can protect your hands as you dig into gutters. Should you reach into a gutter without gloves on and grab something sharp, not only will you be cut but also you may be so startled that you lose your balance and fall off the ladder. In addition to work gloves, wear a dust mask and safety goggles when cleaning gutters to prevent debris from getting into your mouth and eyes.

• Work with a partner.

Cleaning gutters alone is a recipe for potentially dev-

astating injury. Even if you are not afraid of heights, scaling a ladder is not something to take lightly.

Ladders can be shaky, especially on brisk autumn afternoons when the wind kicks up. Working with a partner when cleaning gutters ensures someone is below you to hold the ladder steady in case of a stiff wind or if your jostling unintentionally shakes the ladder.

Working with a partner also means someone is there to seek help should you fall off the ladder or suffer another type of injury that requires medical attention.

• Use a trowel instead of your hands. Digging into the gutter with your hands, even if those hands are covered by gloves, is an unnecessary risk that can leave you susceptible to injury.

When cleaning the gutters, dig out the debris with a trowel.

• Dump debris below into a large garbage can.

When cleaning the gutter, do not carry a bucket with you to the top of the ladder. Carrying something as you climb up a ladder only increases your risk of injury. In addition, a bucket full of debris placed at the top of a ladder may tip over and compromise your balance. When dumping the debris you dig out with your trowel, dump it into a large garbage bin below. If you miss the bin every now and again, you can always sweep up after the job is completed.

Few homeowners look forward to cleaning their gutters. But such a task is necessary to prevent water and roof damage to your home. When cleaning the gutters, remember to place safety at the top of your priority list.

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Modiano wins Nobel for works about Nazi occupation STOCKHOLM (AP) — Patrick Modiano of France, who has made a lifelong study of the Nazi occupation and its effects on his country, won the 2014 Nobel Prize in literature Thursday for what one academic called “crystal clear and resonant” prose.

Modiano, a 69-year-old resident of Paris, is an acclaimed writer in France but not well known in the English-speaking world.

The Swedish Academy said it gave him the 8 million-kronor ($1.1 million) prize for evoking “the most ungraspable human destinies” and uncovering the humanity of life under Nazi occupation.

Jewishness, the Nazi occupation and loss of identity are recurrent themes in his novels, which include 1968’s “La Place de l’Etoile” — later hailed in Germany as a key post-Holocaust work.

Modiano’s novel “Missing Person” won the prestigious Prix Goncourt in 1978 and is among the more than 40 of his works published in French. Some have been translated into English, including “Ring of Roads: A Novel,” ‘’Villa Triste,” ‘’A Trace of Malice,” and “Honeymoon.”

Dervila Cooke of Dublin City University, author of a book about Modiano, said his works deal with the traumas of France’s past but have a “darkly humorous touch.”

“His prose is crystal clear and resonant,” she said. “A common description of his work is of its ‘petite musique’ — its haunting little music.”

Modiano was born in a west Paris suburb in July 1945, two months after World War II ended in Europe, to a father with

Jewish-Italian origins and a Belgian actress mother who met during the 194044 occupation of Paris.

He has also written children’s books and film scripts, including co-writing the 1974 movie “Lacombe, Lucien” with director Louis Malle and the 2003 movie “Bon Voyage” with director Jean-Paul Rappeneau. He was a member of the jury at the Cannes Film Festival in 2000 and won the Austrian State Prize for European Literature in 2012.

Peter Englund, the permanent secretary of the Swedish Academy, said Modiano’s works often explore the themes of time, memory and identity.

“He is returning to the same topics again and again simply because these topics, you can’t exhaust them,” Englund told journalists in Stockholm. “You can’t give a definite answer to: Why did I turn into the person I am today? What happened to me? How will I break out of the weight of time? How can I reach back into past times?”

Englund, who wasn’t able to reach Modiano before the announcement, said the French writer also liked to play with the detective genre. In “Missing Person,” he wrote about a private detective launching his last investigation — finding out who he is because he has lost his memory.

“I’ve always had the wish, the nostalgia to be able to write detective novels,” Modiano said in a rare interview last week in Telerama magazine.

“At heart, the principal themes of detective novels are close to the things that obsess me: disappearance, the problems of identity, amnesia, the return to an

enigmatic past.”

French President Francois Hollande congratulated Modiano, the 15th French citizen to win the Nobel for literature, saying he “takes his readers right to the deep trouble of the occupation’s dark period.

And he tries to understand how the events lead individuals to lose as well as find themselves.”

Betting on Modiano to win the Nobel surged in the last week, raising questions about a possible leak. David Williams of bookmaker Ladbrokes said Modiano’s odds had shortened from 100-1 a few months ago to 10-1 before the announcement.

Something similar occurred in 2008, the last time there was a French Nobel winner for literature, Jean-Marie Gustave Le Clezio. But Williams said the betting pattern on Modiano was not suspicious.

“We are experts in analyzing betting patterns and we kind of know what a leak looks like. This doesn’t look like a leak. It just looks like his fans got behind him and gave him a bit of momentum,” he told The Associated Press.

Englund acknowledged that a leak in 2008 made the odds for Le Clezio plummet but insisted there was no leak this year.

“That was a leak, and Ladbrokes saw that too and stopped the betting,” he said. “I believe we have eliminated that leak now.”

Englund noted that the writers with the lowest odds in Nobel betting this year — including Kenyan writer Ngugi wa Thiong’o, Japan’s Haruki Murakami and Svetlana Alexievich of Belarus — did not win.

With the choice of Modiano, the prize returned to

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The Swedish Academy often chooses writers whose works are little-known to readers outside their native country, but the sales effect of that varies. Japan’s Kenzaburo Oe, the 1994 literature winner, became a far more popular writer because of the Nobel, while Austrian Elfriede Jelinek, who won in 2004, is just slightly better known now than before.

This year’s Nobel Prize announcements started Monday with a U.S.-British scientist splitting the medicine prize with a Norwegian husband-and-wife team for brain research that could pave the way for a better understanding of diseases like Alzheimer’s.

Two Japanese researchers and a Japanese-born American won the physics prize Tuesday for inventing blue light-emitting diodes, a breakthrough that spurred the development of LED as a new light source.

The chemistry prize on Wednesday went to two Americans and a German researcher who found new ways to give microscopes sharper vision, letting scientists peer into living cells with unprecedented detail to seek the roots of disease.

The announcements continue with the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday and the economics award on Monday.

The awards will be presented on Dec. 10, the anniversary of prize founder Alfred Nobel’s death in 1896.

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CHURCH Afton ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH, Browning and Filmore Streets, William Richardson, pastor.

Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. worship service. Wednesday, 7 p.m. Bible study and youth. Saturday, 7:25 a.m. “In the Mirror” radio program on Creston Radio.

ST. EDWARD CATHOLIC CHURCH, 104 W. Union St., Rev. Ken Halbur, pastor.

Sunday, 10:45 a.m. Mass; Confession following. Tuesday, 9 a.m. Mass, Afton Care Center; Project Andrew dinner, evening.

Wednesday, 6:15 p.m. religious education; 6:30 p.m. Devotions.

Thursday (10/16), 7 p.m. RCIA, Holy Spirit hall.

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Joel Sutton, pastor.

Sunday, 9:45 a.m. worship.

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UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Joel Sutton, pastor.

Sunday, 11 a.m. worship.

Beaconsfield

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Rick Hawkins, pastor.

Sunday, 9 a.m. worship service.

Clearfield

AREA BIBLE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH, Ron Christian, pastor; 641-336-2409; website www.areabiblefellowship.org.

Sunday, 10 a.m. worship service; 11:15 a.m. Sunday school.

Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. AWANA, Clearfield Community Center.

CHRISTIAN CHURCH, Sherry Wiley, lay speaker.

Sunday, 9:15 a.m. worship; 10:30 a.m. Sunday school.

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Shurmaine McAlpine, pastor.

Sunday, 8 a.m. Sunday school; 9 a.m. worship.

Corning

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 907 Grove Ave., Ken Rummer, pastor.

Sunday, 9 a.m. Sunday school; 10 a.m. worship services.

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 901 Nodaway St., Andrew Bardole, pastor.

Sunday, 9:30 a.m. adult Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. worship service.

GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH, Dan Lamgo, pastor.

Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. worship service. Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. prayer service.

MESSIANIC MISSION SEVENTH DAY, 405 11th St. Sabbath services, second and fourth Saturdays. Call 641-3223386 for time and place.

REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH, 800 17th St., Philip Ritter, pastor.

Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Sunday school and adult Bible study; 10:45 a.m. worship with Holy Communion. Wednesday, 9 a.m.

Bible study.

ST. PATRICK’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 504 Grove, Ave., Lazarus Kirigia, pastor.

Saturday, 5:30 p.m. Mass.

Sunday, 10:30 a.m. Mass; 7 p.m. youth group. Wednesday, 2 to 5 p.m. religious education classes.

Creston

ABUNDANT LIFE FAMILY CHURCH, 500 S. Birch St., Douglas R. Brunell, pastor, (641) 782-5766, email alfc@ iowatelecom.net; website www.

AbundantLifeFamilyChurch.com.

Sunday, 10:30 a.m. children’s church and worship service.

Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. worship and Kid’s Club. Thursday, 6:30 a.m. Men of Honor; 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The Light Switch teens.

APOSTOLIC LIGHTHOUSE UNITED PENTECOSTAL CHURCH, 600 N. Lincoln St., Paul Vandevender, pastor, 782-5594.

Sunday, 10 a.m. Sunday school and worship service; 5:30 p.m. prayer time; 6 p.m. worship service. Wednesday, 7 p.m. worship service. Home Bible study, call 782-5594.

LIFE CHURCH, ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 417 Wyoming Ave., Karen Norton, lead pastor, 641782-4236, e-mail crestonrolag@

gmail.com, website lifechurchcreston.com.

Saturday, 8:30 a.m. Men’s breakfast at Hy-Vee. Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Sunday school for all ages; 10:35 a.m. morning worship, Communion Sunday, “Contenders for the Faith”; 6 p.m. small group study at the Norton home, “Principles of Perseverance.” Tuesday, 7 to 10 a.m. Coffee café, fellowship hall.

Invite a friend and bring a coffee mug. WiFi and mini muffins included. Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. prayer time in the sanctuary; 7 p.m. Family Night activities: adult Bible study (Romans), sanctuary; Life Youth, lower level youth room; Kids Klub, lower level fellowship hall. Thursday (10/16), 7 to 10 a.m. Coffee café, fellowship hall. Invite a friend and bring a coffee mug. WiFi and mini muffins included.

CHURCH OF CHRIST, 510 S. Poplar St., Timothy L. Haynie and Nathan Langford, evangelists, 641-344-3201.

Thursday, 3:30 p.m. SIRF. Friday, 7:30 p.m. AA meeting.

Sunday, 10:45 a.m. worship services; scripture lesson: psalm 139: 13-16 and sermon: “And so it begins.” Monday, 7:30 p.m. AA meeting. Tuesday, 3 p.m. Crisis fund center open, 5 p.m. Open table (Union County Board of Supervisors). Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. TOPS. COMMUNITY OF CHRIST, Creston Congregation (RLDS), 820 N. Elm St., Elder Gary O’Daniels, pastoral coordinator.

Sunday, Outreach International offering; 9:15 a.m. praise and inspiration, Rochelle Porter; 9:30 a.m. prayer service, Darl Ferguson; 10:30 a.m. morning worship, Darl Ferguson presider; Kristi Williams, speaker.

CREST BAPTIST, affiliated with Southern Baptist Convention, Poplar and Townline streets, Chuck Spindler, pastor. Website: www.crestbaptistchurch.com.

Today, 6:30 p.m. Celebrate Recovery; and Women’s Bible study (Spindler’s home). Friday, 8:30 a.m. Operation World prayer meeting; 9:30 a.m.

Women’s Bible study. Saturday, 8 a.m. prayer meeting. Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Bible study (for all ages); 10:45 a.m. worship; 3 p.m. churchwide Harvest Party (Owens home). Tuesday, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Women’s Bible study; 6:30 p.m. Women’s Step study; 9 to 10 p.m. Creston Salt Company for college students/ young adults, Room 120, SWCC. Wednesday, 6:30 a.m. prayer meeting; 6:30 p.m. Team Kid, youth ministry; DivorceCare; and adult Bible study.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 1001 N. Lincoln St., David Tebbenkamp, pastor; Dan Fields, youth pastor.

Today, 7 p.m. Riley Missionary Circle, welcome center. Friday, Home School Day. Sunday, 8:45 a.m. worship service; 10:15 a.m.

Sunday school hour; 4:45 p.m.

Melody Makers choir practice; 6 p.m. family worship service; 7 p.m. Members’ meeting/ senior high committee meetings. Monday, 1 p.m. Ladies Bible study at Deloris Barnett’s; 6:30 p.m. Ladies Bible study at Tammy Reeves. Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. Ladies Bible study at Loy Christensen’s. Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. AWANA clubs and junior high Trek; senior high youth group; and adult Bible study and prayer meeting. Thursday (10/16), 3:15 p.m. Ladies Bible study, welcome center.

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST), 301 E. Townline St. Sunday, 9 a.m. Sunday school; 10 a.m. worship service with guest speaker Darin Dolecheck.

Wednesday, 6 p.m. praise and worship service.

Thursday (10/16), 2 p.m. Mary Circle; 7 p.m.

Rebecca Circle.

FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST, 104 N. Oak St. Sunday, 11 a.m. church service.

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 702 W. Prairie St., the Rev. Jim Woodworth, pastor; Mary O’Riley, pastoral intern.

Friday, 1:30 p.m. crafting work-

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school. Monday, 12:30 p.m. prayer group, sanctuary; 1 p.m. quilting. Wednesday, 1 p.m. quilters.

Presentation on sex education in the church to be held Sunday Diagonal

Trinity Lutheran Church, 800 N. Sumner, will host a special presentation by Linda Bartlett, the author of “The Failure of Sex Education in the Church.

Mistaken Identity, Compromised Purity,” 2 p.m.

Sunday in church’s fellowship hall.

Bartlett has researched both secular and Biblical information to present the truth in love about the sexual movement in our country. After her presentation, there will be a panel of clergy who, along with Bartlett, will answer questions.

shop. Sunday, 9:15 a.m. worship services; 10:30 a.m. Sunday School – all ages and grades.

Tuesday, 1 p.m. Stich, Knit and Quilt. Wednesday, 9 a.m. Bible study; 5:30 p.m. Joyful Noise; 6:30 p.m. youth group; 7 p.m. choir practice; 8 p.m. ASP. FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 400 N. Elm St., Gideon Gallo, pastor. Call 641-782-2427, 641-782-7267. E-mail: fumc. creston@gmail.com. Facebook: Creston First United Methodist Church. Office hours: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday; 8 a.m. to noon Tuesday and Friday.

Sunday, 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. worship services; 9:30 a.m.

Sunday school. Tuesday, 9 a.m.

Summit House Bible study; 1:30 p.m. Crestridge Bible study.

Wednesday, 6:15 p.m. handbell rehearsal; 7 p.m. choir rehearsal. Thursday, 12:05 p.m. United Methodist Men. GOD’S OUTREACH DELIVERANCE INTERNATIONAL, 306 N. Oak St., 641-278-1173, Pastor JoAnna Davis.

Thursday, first and third, 9:30 a.m. Men’s Bible study, 124 S. Maple St.; 6 p.m. Women’s Bible study, church. Friday, 7 p.m.

Friday Night Fire service, church.

Sunday, 9 to 10 a.m. Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. church service; 6 p.m. church service. Monday, 4 to 5:45 p.m. children’s ministry (preschool through 11 years old); 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. youth ministry (12 years old and up).

HOLY SPIRIT CATHOLIC CHURCH, 107 W. Howard St., Rev. Ken Halbur, pastor.

Friday, 7 a.m. Mass, St. Malachy Chapel; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ReRun shop. Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon ReRun shop; 4:30 to 5 p.m. Confession; 5:15 p.m.

Mass. Sunday, 8:15 to 8:45 a.m. Confession; 9 a.m. Mass; 1 p.m. Move pews. Monday, 1:30 p.m. Council of Catholic Women’s meeting, hall; 5 to 6 p.m. Adoration, St. Malachy Chapel; 6 p.m. Mass, St. Malachy Chapel; 6:30 p.m. CRHP ladies meeting, St. Malachy library.

Tuesday, noon to 5 p.m. ReRun shop; 6 p.m. Catholic Daughters, hall. Wednesday, 9:15 a.m. Mass, St. Malachy School; 6:30 p.m.

Confirmation class, St. Malachy School; 7 p.m. religious education classes for grades 1-8, St. Malachy School. Thursday (10/16), 9 a.m. Mass, St. Malachy Chapel; 7 p.m. RCIA. JERUSALEM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 1965 REA Road, Rev. Jim W. Morris, pastor.

Sunday, 8 a.m. Bible study; 9 a.m worship.

KINGDOM HALL OF JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES, 1000 Cottonwood St. Sunday, 10 a.m. public talk and Watchtower study. Thursday, 7:30 p.m. congregation Bible study, ministry school and service meeting.

PENTECOSTAL CHURCH OF GOD I.M. “Mana del Cielo” The Rev. Miguel Delgado, phone 515473-2527.

Saturday, noon worship.

Bartlett is the former national president of Lutherans for Life, served as chairman of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s “Sanctity of Life Task Force” and on the board of Lutheran Family Service of Iowa.

This presentation is for all ages. Teens, parents, grandparents and those who have responsibility to raise and influence children should be inspired to come and hear her presentation.

There is no charge and light refreshments will be served.

Sunday, 1:30 p.m. worship.

PLATTE CENTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 2396 Eagle Ave., south of Creston, Delores Doench, pastor.

Sunday, 9:15 a.m. Sunday school; 10 a.m. coffee time/fellowship time; 10:30 a.m. church service; potluck lunch after service.

SALEM LUTHERAN CHURCH, 602 W. Townline St., 641-7822920. Brian Jack, pastor. Website: www.salemluth.net.

Sunday, 9 a.m. Sunday school and adult education; 10 a.m. worship service; noon annual Thrivent meeting; 6 p.m.

Financial Peace. Tuesday, 1:30 p.m. Quilters. Wednesday, 7 p.m. confirmation class; and choir practice.

SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH, 104 N. Oak St., Jared Miller, pastor, 515-897-7919, email jaredandkatiem@gmail. com.

Saturday, 9 a.m. worship service; 11 a.m. Sabbath school.

SOLID ROCK MINISTRIES, 1216 N. Cherry St. (corner of Townline and Cherry streets).

Sunday, 9:45 to 10:15 a.m.

Sunday school; 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. coffee and fellowship; 10:45 a.m. worship service.

ST. JOHN’S UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, 601 S. Maple St., Dan Moore, pastor.

Sunday, 9 a.m. worship service and Sunday School.

TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH (LCMS), 800 N. Sumner Ave., Creston; 111 E. South St., Mount Ayr; the Rev. Jonathan C. Watt, pastor, 641782-5095, http://TrinityCreston. org.

Sunday, Mount Ayr: 8 a.m.

Divine Service; 9:30 a.m. Bible class and Sunday school; Creston: 9:45 a.m. Divine Service with Holy Communion; 11 a.m.

Sunday school and Bible classes.

Monday, 12:30 p.m. preschool; 6:30 p.m. LifeLight Bible study.

Tuesday, 6:30 a.m. Early Risers Bible study in fellowship hall; 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. preschool; 1:30 p.m. LifeLight Bible study. Wednesday, 12:30 p.m. preschool; 6:30 p.m. confirmation classes. Thursday (10/16), 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. preschool.

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST (Congregational), 501 W. Montgomery St., the Rev. Jim Woodworth, pastor; Mary O’Riley, pastoral intern.

Today, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. SIRF. Friday, 7:30 p.m. AA meeting.

Sunday, 10:45 a.m. worship services. Monday, 7:30 a.m. AA meeting. Tuesday, 9 a.m. to noon pastor’s office hours; 3 to 5 p.m. Crisis Fund Center open; 5 to 6 p.m. Open Table (Bunn).

Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. TOPS; 5 to 6:30 p.m. Brigit Stevens to present with Council meeting.

Cromwell

CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, Dan Moore, pastor.

Sunday, 10 a.m. fellowship; 10:30 a.m. worship and Sunday

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UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Bruce Giese, pastor.

Website: www.ellstonumc.org.

Sunday, 9:15 a.m. Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. worship.

Greenfield

CORNERSTONE FELLOWSHIP EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH, 2158 Highway 92, Jeff Banks, pastor, office 641-743-0221.

Website: www.welcometocornerstone.org.

Today, 7 p.m. Men’s Fraternity; 7 to 8:30 p.m. Women’s Bible study. Saturday, 7 p.m. Gideons meeting at Cornerstone. Sunday, 9:30 a.m. worship service; 11:10 a.m. to noon Christian living classes; noon Elders and Deacons meetings; 6 to 8 p.m. Second Half; 20s/30s; Homebuilders; Multiply; and Truth Matters. Wednesday, 6:20 p.m. AWANA; 7 to 8:15 p.m.

Youth Discipleship group.

ST. JOHN’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 213 N. E. Elm St., Kenneth Gross, pastor. Website: www.stjohngreenfield.parishesonline.com.

Saturday, 4:30 to 5 p.m.

Reconciliation; 5:15 p.m.

Mass. Sunday, 8:15 a.m. Mass.

Wednesday, 6:20 to 7:30 p.m. preK through eighth grade Faith Formation. Thursday (10/16), 8:30 a.m. Mass.

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 108 S.W. 5th St. Sunday, 9 a.m. worship service; 10 a.m. coffee and fellowship; 10:30 a.m. Sunday school.

Tuesday, 3:30 to 6 p.m. food bank and children’s clothes closet open; 6:30 p.m. worship service. Thursday, 12:30 p.m. worship service.

Lacelle

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Dwayne Henrichs, pastor.

Sunday, 10 a.m. children’s Sunday school; 11 a.m. worship service.

Lenox

CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST), 1007 W. Temple St. Sunday, 10 a.m. worship.

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS, 702 W. Ohio St. Stanley Price, branch president.

Sunday, 10 a.m. sacrament meeting; 11:15 a.m. Sunday school; 12:10 p.m. relief society, priesthood, young women and young men; 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. primary. For local information, contact Clinton Allen, (641) 3224494.

COUNTRY ROADS BAPTIST CHURCH, at 202 E. Temple (old lumber yard), Mitch Green, pastor. Website: countryroadslenox. com.

Sunday, 10 a.m. worship.

Wednesday, 6 p.m. meal and study.

MERCER CENTER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, four miles north, four miles west of Lenox, Franklin Rogers, pastor.

Sunday, 8:30 a.m. worship service.

SALEM CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN, 4 miles north, 1 mile west of Lenox.

ST. PATRICK’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 600 W. Michigan St., Lazarus Kirigia, pastor.

Sunday, 8:30 a.m. Mass with religious education classes afterward. Wednesday, 7 p.m. CYO. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 103 W. Michigan St., Shurmaine McAlpine, pastor.

Sunday, 9:15 a.m. adult Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. worship service and Sunday school for children.

UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 401 W. Michigan St., Tim Maxa, pastor, 641-333-4214.

Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. worship service. First and third Sunday, youth fellowship. Wednesday,

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CHURCH OF GOD, Ben Turner, pastor.

Sunday, 9:45 a.m. Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. worship service.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, Lorimor, George Henriksen, pastor.

Sunday, 9 a.m. Sunday school; 10 a.m. worship service.

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Joel Sutton, pastor.

Sunday, 8:45 a.m. worship.

Macksburg

HEBRON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Ben Carter-Allen, pastor.

Sunday, 10 a.m. Sunday school; 11 a.m. worship service.

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Ben Carter-Allen, pastor. Sunday, 9 a.m. worship service with supervised nursery during church; 10 a.m.

Sunday school. Third Thursday, United Methodist Women.

Murray

BAPTIST CHURCH, Alex Bauman, pastor.

Sunday, 9:45 a.m. Sunday school; 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. worship services. Wednesday, 7 p.m.

Midweek Bible study and prayer meeting. Third Thursday of the month, 7 to 9 p.m. Missionary meeting.

CHURCH OF CHRIST, 430 Third St., Brian McCracken, pastor. Sunday, 9:30 a.m.

Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. worship services; 7 p.m. Bible Study. Wednesday, 3:30 p.m.

JAM for elementary ages; 7 p.m. junior and senior high youth groups.

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Sandy Smith and Brandon Campbell, pastors.

Sunday, 10 a.m. Sunday school; 11 a.m. worship.

Orient

P L Y M O U T H CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, 311 W. First St., Phil Price, minister.

Sunday, 8:30 a.m. brunch; 9 a.m. worship services; 10 a.m.

Sunday school/adult Bible study; 2:30 p.m. young adult fellowship; 5:30 p.m. light supper.

Monday, 7 p.m. Council meeting.

Wednesday, 2:15 to 3:30 p.m.

Wednesday school, church.

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 124 S. Maple St., Cathy Nutting, pastor.

Sunday, 9 a.m. worship service.

Prescott

PRESCOTT UNITED CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST), 401 6th Ave., the Rev. Steven Wainwright.

Sunday, 9 a.m. Sunday school; 10 a.m. worship.

Shannon City

SHANNON CITY COMMUNITY CHURCH, Lila Dell Greene, pastor.

Sunday, 9 a.m. church service; 10 a.m. Sunday school.

Sharpsburg

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Shurmaine McAlpine, pastor.

Sunday, 8:30 a.m. worship.

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Horoscope Friday, Oct. 10, 2014 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) This is a great day to schmooze with others. Enjoy fun times with partners and close friends, especially social activities or vacations.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) It’s easy to get cooperation from others at work today, as you are enthusiastic, and enthusiasm is always contagious. Nevertheless, difficulties with a partner or close friend might arise briefly this evening.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Grab every opportunity to express your creative talents today. Push your interest in sports and the entertainment world, especially in relation to working with groups.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) This is a great day to entertain at home. All group gatherings will be upbeat and friendly.

Nevertheless, a romantic partner or perhaps children will be a serious consideration.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Writers, salespeople and anyone in marketing, teaching or acting will be successful today.

Your enthusiasm knows no bounds! Be patient with an older family member who is sour grapes.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) This is a good day for business and commerce. Look for ways to make a profit in the future, especially doing something behind the scenes. Be open to foreign dealings or working with sources far away.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) This is a great day to enjoy the company of friends and groups, because you want to be part of something that is bigger than you. You want to expand your world in a positive way.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Your contact with someone, perhaps even a group, makes you quietly confident today. You know that with the support of others, you can do so much more.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) This is a good day to examine your goals and ideals.

Are they yours, or someone else’s? It’s easy to see the big picture today.

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You make a great impression on others today, especially in group situations.

Because of this, others will come forth with some kind of support for you — perhaps financial.

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PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) This is a good day to decide how to divide an inheritance or share something, because all parties will feel generous and fair-minded. (You’ll be happy.)

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CrestonCreston High School High School 601 W. Townline - Creston,- IA 50801IA 50801 601 W. Townline Creston, chsprowler@yahoo.com chsprowler@yahoo.com Head Editor: Bree Daggett Publications Staff Editor-in-Chief: Diane Walsh Adviser: Edanne Qualseth Raegan Smith, Ericka Abell, Brandon Robertson, Hannah Hagle, Staff Writers: CassieTanna Abbott, Clay Daggett, Danielle Price,Garrett Dana Howe, Smallwood, Brittney Minson, Geary, Dominik Allison Walker,McAnly, Jordan Foreman, Bethany Hanson, Skyler Reed, Morrison, Kristin Alyssa Mariah Harlan, Kelsey Donner, Shastin Shaw, Samantha Weese, Tina Little Higgins, Josie Sickels, Camryn Somers

Time’s Ticking

By Dominik McAnly Time is a cruel and mysterious mistress, who waits for no one. Modern day civilization is based on time schedules, which dictates what we do at certain parts of our life time. Why is this a big part of our life? Since the dawn of early civilizations we have used time to help us make decisions, but why? In the early 1900s a scientist by the name of Albert Einstein proved a theory that time is irrelevant. This means that time has no meaning or purpose in our reality, but then why do we still cherish it so much?

Time, this man made creation which helps us control our own lives, to the point of making a more effective way of completing the most in a day. Though this ideology may sound strange, it is a very rational theory which helps us imagine how to measure the width of how much sunlight we have left. In a farming state sunlight is a precious resource to most, but in the modern day and time of urban culture, we do not really care for it. Seeing how most youth stay up into the later hours of the

night, we don’t base things off the sunlight anymore. We created time because in the early stages of our civilization we wanted to get the most out of our daylight. Over the hundred to thousands of years we made few adjustments to help us get more of a grasp on the concept of time.

Though confusing and sometimes even nonexistent in the life of the youth, society seems to be breaking away from the concept of time. Though most still use the clock to maintain a schedule, when left to their own devices and freedom people seem to lose track of time for the mind doesn’t fully accept the idea. Who knows what will happen in the next 20 years, for we may even abandon the old ways of keeping time, and let the days and nights blend into one thing.

For not only 50 years ago, tv stopped at 10 P.M. and resumed broadcasting at 7 A.M. and radio stations didn’t broadcast after a certain point. Now we have 24/7 access everywhere and on demand for people’s leisurely pleasure. General stores and restaurant services are now open 24/7, so now the world revolves around your schedule and not the public’s. The next generation might even have personal customization to the next level.

No one is certain where and if we will still use time in the upcoming future. Only time can tell if we will.

Let’s Be Real: It’s Better to be Alone than in an Unhealthy Relationship

By Mariah Harlan and Josie Sickels Due to the films, music, and television shows that portray romance as the main goal in life, being alone is harder than it should be.

Many people feel as though being alone is the end of the world, when in reality, it can easily be the beginning of something great. It can give people the ability to find who they are, what they want in life, and what they truly enjoy.

Today, it appears as though everyone is in, or trying to be in a relationship. This seems to allow others who are involved with someone to rely on their significant others and not on themselves. Due to this, we teens that are surrounded by relationships constantly feel as though it is socially unacceptable to not be romantically involved with someone.

In today’s society, romance is thrusted upon us at every corner. Whether it is movies, books, television shows, or magazines, romance and relationships are everywhere.

Movies like The Notebook gave adults and teenagers high hopes and standards for true love, while Disney movies like High School Musical gave young children high standards for love and life, at an early age. It shows kids that if you are in a relationship, then all of your problems will go away, which isn’t true whatsoever.

Relationships in high school are good for a person socially. Being in a relationship can teach you things about yourself or even about life in general. Many teenagers may ask: what makes a healthy relationship? There are many important things to a healthy relationship such as mutual respect. It’s always good to agree with everything your boyfriend or girlfriend says or does. You also need to have each other’s back. Nothing shows more respect than sticking up and saying nice things about your boyfriend or girlfriend to the rest of your peers.

Another important aspect of a healthy relationship is trust. Jealousy, of course, is a natural emotion that all human beings feel at some point in their life. Some jealousy in a relationship is okay but a lot of jealousy is not and is not good for the relationship. If you see your boyfriend talking to another girl you might get a little jealous and that’s okay because you’re only feeling that way because you like him. If you didn’t feel that way, then you need to rethink the feelings you have for him. In a healthy relationship, if you see this happening, you would trust your boyfriend Attention Senior Students and Parents: Please have your senior picture turned into the publications staff by December 12. Pictures will not be accepted after.

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because you know he would never cheat on you. If you feel insecure, then you need to remove yourself from the relationship.

Insecurity within the relationship can cause rifts from the start, only making the time you spend with your boyfriend or girlfriend less enjoyable than it should be.

Honesty also creates stability in a healthy relationship. Honesty goes hand and hand with trust. If your partner catches you in a lie, then it will be hard for them to trust you again. If you truly care about their feelings, then don’t lie. Clearly, your feelings for them aren’t that strong if you wouldn’t feel the need to lie.

It’s also very important to support one another. Not just in bad times but in good too. Go watch each other in sporting events. Be there for your boyfriend or girlfriend in times of happiness and sadness. Communicating with one another is something that all relationships must have. Talk to your boyfriend or girlfriend when something is bothering you, and always remember that you should never have to apologize for having feelings.

When in a relationship, you should always feel as though you are accepted by your partner for who you are. If someone truly likes you for who you are, then this will

allow you to be yourself and figure out who you really are with your partner’s support.

When in a relationship, some of the choices made are swayed by what everyone’s boyfriend or girlfriend wants. Some of us in relationships are constantly trying to keep our partner happy and it slowly becomes our top priority. Even our own happiness becomes a forgotten topic. If our top priority is to keep our partner pleased, are we even considering our happiness? Happiness is one of the most important factors in life and in relationships, so there is no reason why we should ignore our happiness for someone else’s.

In high school, almost everywhere you look there’s a couple walking down the halls, holding hands or flirting. What many of those couples do not realize is that by the time high school ends, too much time may have been spent on a significant other and not on the independent memories that could have been made. Of course, memories can be made with a boyfriend or girlfriend but if the relationship were to crumble, those memories would want to be forgotten if they were to cause us grief. Now, being in a relationship while in high school doesn’t exactly hinder all of us from everything. It can just possibly hold us back from being ourselves if that relationship is unhealthy, and once that person enters the real world, it’s even harder to for them to find out who they are when they never really had the ability to figure it out in the first place.

“He’s a boyfriend, not a security blanket”. These days, both boys and girls spend the majority of their time using their significant other for comfort and consoling, which is great, because you know that you have their support, but if they were to break up, who would they turn to? Leaning on one another is great, but as time goes on, it is hard to rely on only ourself if the relationship were to just go down the drain.

Then, once the two of them are on their own, their ability to be independent and deal with life on their own is a lot harder, because they never really learned to on their own. It’s hard for some people to handle life alone, which can cause someone to jump straight into another relationship to avoid the feeling of being alone.

Although many of us try to avoid the loneliness of living life independently, being by ourselves really isn’t a bad thing at all.

Information compiled from kidshealth.org

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Congratulations to the Sophomore Class for winning the float contest during Homecoming Week.

Congratulations to the Freshmen Class for being the grade that dressed up the most for the theme days of Homecoming Week.

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Touchdown passes by Andrew Luck, tied for most in Colts history through 5 games.

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Harlan, Creston/O-M both have a lot at stake Friday night Panthers still tied for district lead as Cyclones fight for playoff spot

By LARRY PETERSON CNA staff writer • lpeterson@crestonnews.com

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National Digest Trial set CONROE, Texas — Adrian Peterson is hoping to go to trial as soon as possible. Whether the star running back for the Minnesota Vikings returns to the playing field any time soon is another question entirely.

A Texas judge on Wednesday set a tentative Dec. 1 trial date for Peterson to face a felony charge of child abuse after using a wooden switch to discipline his 4-year-old son in suburban Houston earlier this year. Defense attorney Rusty Hardin said after the hearing that Peterson is “chomping at the bit” to defend himself publicly.

But the case might not be tried before the end of the year, meaning Peterson - who is on paid leave from the team - may not be back on the field this season. The Vikings’ final regular-season game is Dec. 28.

The trial date might change, too: Montgomery County District Attorney Brett Ligon said he intends to file a motion to recuse Judge Kelly Case after the judge called each lead attorney in the case a “media whore.” Case apologized, saying the comment was meant as a joke.

Cyclone out AMES — Iowa State lost another football player to a season-ending injury, coach Paul Rhoads said after practice Wednesday.

“Brock Dagel had surgery (Wednesday),” Rhoads said of the starting offensive tackle. “Brock is done for the season.”

A four-game starter, the junior had knee surgery. He did not play in last Saturday’s game at Oklahoma State.

It’s a big game Friday at Harlan’s renovated Merrill Field for both Creston/Orient-Macksburg and the Cyclones.

But, the tables are turned from many past years in terms of the ramifications.

This time, Creston/O-M is the favored team, having received state ratings votes in Class 3A, with a chance to face co-leader Dallas Center-Grimes next week for outright first place in Class 3A District 8.

Harlan, on the other hand, is fighting for its playoff life in one of the most challenging seasons of coach Curt Bladt’s 37-year career.

With only five seniors in the starting lineup — and an unusually low eight on the entire roster — the Cyclones enter Friday’s game with a 2-4 overall record, and 1-2 mark in the district.

The Panthers are 5-1 and 3-0, matching seventh-ranked Dallas Center-Grimes.

The Cyclones have also been playing without starting quarterback Kyle Juhl since he was injured in week four in a 34-0 loss to DC-G. Two starters — lineman Alex Assmann and defensive back Levi Preston — have been out with a concussion and hip injury.

Assmann is listed as a starter only on offense this week at guard.

Juhl’s status is uncertain after aggravating his ankle injury in a brief appearance last week against Winterset.

Senior Hunter Kloewer is listed as Friday’s starter.

Incentives Despite carrying the favorite’s role into Harlan for one of the few times in the program’s history, Panther

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Creston/O-M fullback Alex Tamerius heads upfield for a first down on a screen pass during last week’s 50-35 victory over ADM. Tamerius was one of seven different pass receivers as quarterback Alex Nielsen completed 15 of 25 passes for 262 yards and two touchdowns. The Panthers enter Friday’s game at Harlan with the sixth-highest scoring offense in Class 3A at just over 35 points per game.

coach Brian Morrison is adamant that both teams need this win and will be playing with a sense of urgency.

“Obviously this is big for them,” Morrison said.

“I wouldn’t say this would completely knock them out of it, but with one more loss you would think it would be tough to make the playoffs.

“As for us, our kids know what’s at stake,” Morrison said. “We don’t want to be put in the situation that we were in the last couple years, where we’re vying for a district championship.

Then we get knocked off —

by Adel last year and LC the year before — and we end up in fourth place. We were a better team than that the last couple of years.”

With Winterset being the third-place team at 3-1, and

Creston/O-M owning that head-to-head tiebreaker, a win Friday goes a long way in locking up one of the two district slots that lead to a home playoff opener.

Creston/O-M hasn’t played at home in the playoffs since Spencer upset the district champion Panthers in 2011. The Panthers are also waiting to earn their first playoff win under Morrison, now in his fifth year at the helm. In successive years, Creston/O-M tumbled to fourth and had to travel to Sioux City Bishop Heelan, which took second and first in the state those seasons.

“We’ve started well enough to put ourselves in a situation where we can play at home in the playoffs this year if we finish the job,”

Playoffs begin for Nodaway Valley Big opportunity for Lenox in week 7

By SCOTT VICKER

D-League talk

CNA sports editor • svicker@crestonnews.com

GRINNELL — Grinnell’s high-scoring offense may be going national.

According to report from Yahoo Sports, Grinnell associate men’s basketball coach David Arseneault Jr., has accepted the head coaching job of the Reno Bighorns of the NBA Development League.

The Bighorns are an affiliate of the Sacramento Kings.

A Grinnell spokesperson confirmed that Arseneault Jr. has been in verbal talks with the team regarding their head coaching job. Arseneault Jr. was unavailable for comment Wednesday night.

A spokesperson for the Bighorns said nothing was confirmed.

Arsenault Jr. is the son of Grinnell head men’s basketball coach David Arseneault. The elder Arseneault is the architect of the headline-making offense that has produced some head-scratching results.

The offense, known as “The System,” features a run-and-gun approach, massive substitutions that resemble line changes, and quick, 3-point shooting philosophy.

The unorthodox approach has produced naysayers throughout the sport and record-breaking performances, most noticeably by current guard Jack Taylor.

With just three weeks left in the high school football regular season, the district playoff races are beginning to take shape.

But for Nodaway Valley, the playoffs begin now.

The Wolverines enter Friday night’s game against Martensdale-St. Marys with a record of 2-4 overall and 1-3 in Class A District 8. The Blue Devils, meanwhile, come in with a mark of 2-4 overall and 2-2 in district play.

While a loss would not eliminate the Wolverines from playoff contention, it would make the task much more difficult.

“We just want to improve on the last game, the last play,” head coach Steve Shantz said. “We want to get ourselves in a position so that last game w e ’ r e Shantz fighting for something. A lot of things have to happen for us to have a shot at it, but if we keep improving, who knows what could happen?”

One plus for the Wolverines is that the team will be at full strength for the first time all season.

“Right now, we’ve got everybody back,” Shantz said.

“We have the most depth right now that we’ve had all

year. We’re pretty excited about that.”

The task at hand for the Wolverines on Friday is being prepared for anything Martensdale-St. Marys could throw at them.

The Blue Devils started the year leaning heavily on the run with tailback Alex Kim. Over the past several weeks, they have turned into more of a spread offense, leaning on the passing game.

Senior quarterback Connor Dunn is 51-of-109 passing for the season with 813 yards and nine touchdowns compared to six interceptions. He is also the leading rusher with 397 yards and six touchdowns, posing a dual threat.

Four Blue Devil receivers have more than 100 yards receiving, led by Kim with 263 yards and four touchdowns.

Even after a win last week, Shantz knows his team needs to show improvement this week in order to win.

“We just want to get back and improve,” he said. “We think we’re better than they are, but we still have to go out and prove it. We want to get the win at home. Last game at home, senior night.

We want to get the win for our home crowd and the seniors. We’ve got some guys out there that have done a great job. We’d love to get a win for those guys.”

Also in Class A District 8 action, district leader Mount Ayr (5-1, 4-0) travels to Earlham (4-2, 3-1).

Big opportunity In Eight-Man District 8,

Lenox (5-1, 3-1) has a big opportunity on Friday as the Tigers host unbeaten and third-ranked Fremont-Mills.

“It’s a big task, too,” Lenox head coach Allen Dukes said. “We know we have a good opportunity, because it could upset the whole dis- Dukes trict. But we also know it’s going to be a heck of a task to get the job done.

They’re very talented, big, strong, fast. They’re everything you want in a football team right now.”

Dukes said Lenox’s biggest challenge Friday will be stopping the run in general, but especially stopping Spencer Phillips, Fremont-Mills’ 6-2, 246-pound running back.

Phillips has 724 rushing yards and 14 touchdowns on 73 carries, averaging 9.9 yards per carry. Sophomore Parker Powers is second on the team with 408 yards rushing, averaging 11.7 yards per carry.

“You put Spencer Phillips back there at 250 pounds and can run pretty good, he’s a load to bring down,” Dukes said. “One thing they’ve done with him this year is the move him around. He’ll line up as a tailback. He lines up as a wing. He lines up at Please see AREA, page 12A

said Morrison.

Lopsided series Morrison has coached two of the Panthers’ four victories over Harlan in the 44game history of the series.

The Panthers won 42-20 at Merrill Field in 2011 for the first win over the Cyclones since 1997, and the first in Harlan since 1975.

The Panthers followed with another victory, 34-14, in the 2012 Panther homecoming game.

Creston/O-M isn’t alone in being dominated by the storied Harlan program.

Bladt has directed 19 consecutive and 33 total playoff appearances along with a dozen state championships.

Last year they ran undefeated through Class 3A District 1.

However, 20 seniors graduated from the 2013 Cyclone squad, and only two starters on offense and three on defense returned. Lost were the quarterback, top three running backs, three of their top four receivers and six of their top seven tacklers.

Senior linebacker Michael Sorfonden leads the returnees after recording 134 tackles last year, the fifth highest in Class 3A. Will Lansman, a 6-3, 195-pound junior, is back to help both the secondary and receiving corps.

Kyle Juhl was all set to succeed his brother Adam as quarterback until suffering the injury.

Juhl had completed only 25 of 75 passes for 296 yards with five interceptions and one touchdown before the injury. Kloewer has connected on 19 of 50 passes (38 percent) for 268 yards with five interceptions and two touchdowns.

“He’s a good runner,” Morrison said. “They obviously run the ball more with him, options and stuff. He doesn’t throw a bad ball by any means. You watch film, and teams have had a tough time getting pressure to the quarterback.”

Like Creston/O-M’s Chase Shiltz, who was cleared to play after meeting concussion criteria standards this week, Harlan re- Shiltz lies mostly on a sophomore running back in 5-9, 190-pound Nick Tarney.

“He’s a physical runner and fast,” Morrison said.

“He’s a good athlete as a Please see PANTHERS, page 12A

Outdoor news Muzzleloader season Iowa’s popular early muzzleloader deer season begins Saturday. The season is an opportunity for hunters to pursue deer using muzzle loading rifles or pistols. The early muzzleloader deer season runs from Oct. 11 – 19.

Hunters can expect deer behavior to begin changing as the breeding season, or rut, gets closer. Bucks are starting to show signs of preparing for the rut by making scrapes and rubs.

Some cool weather may cause an increase in this behavior.

Deer will have plenty of places to hide as the harvest has been delayed due to cold and wet conditions.

They will likely be seeking out any remaining green browse and acorns, if available. Stand sites that take advantage of these food resources or trails connecting them to bedding areas are good bets during this season.

Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD) that impacted the deer herd in certain local areas was not reported in 2014. Deer will begin moving in to those areas where a void was created by the disease in 2012 and 2013.

Muzzleloader hunters should remember that well camouflaged bowhunters and others who enjoy the fall countryside will be sharing the woods with them. Hunting hours are from one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour af-

ter sunset and muzzleloader hunters are required to wear blaze orange.

All deer taken must be reported using the harvest reporting system by midnight the day after the deer is recovered. Accurately reporting your kill is an important part of the deer management program in Iowa, playing a vital role in managing deer populations and future hunting opportunities.

Hunters can report their deer online at www.iowadnr.gov, by calling 1-800-771-4692 or at any license vendor.

For hunters with Internet access, the online reporting of your harvest is the easiest way to register your deer.

Last year, early muzzleloader hunters reported harvesting about 2,950 deer.

Deer activity Shorter days and cooler fall temperatures are reminders to Iowa drivers.

The risk of deer-vehicle collisions will rise in the coming weeks. On the plus side, your chance of hitting a whitetail has dropped over the year before.

Deer activity will increase through October and the first half of November, as the peak of the rut—or deer breeding season—approaches.

This comes as more drivers are on the road during dawn and dusk and as the crop harvest opens more fields…pushing deer toward remaining cover.

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Members of the 2014 Creston Middle School cross country team are front row, from left: Levi Hitz, Sydney Pantini, Brittany Linch, Elyice Stow, Allivea Skarda, Micha Stephens and Gabe Frakes. Middle row, from left: Derek Bloodgood, Emma Berning, Rachel Wignall, Karlmen Choung, Heylee Shields, Sydney Hartsock and Brooklyn Bolinger.Back row, from left: Jazmine Stow, Matthew Rouh, Lee Normandeau, Issac Ralston, Sophia Schuler and Jesse Vicker. Not pictured: Manager Foster McCutchan and head coach Kelsey Bettell.

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High school football standings CLASS 3A District 8

Team Dist.

Creston/O-M 3-0 Dallas Center-Grimes 3-0 Winterset 3-1 Harlan 1-2 ADM 1-3 Glenwood 0-3 Atlantic 1-3 CLASS 1A District 8 Team Dist.

Van Meter 3-0 Panorama 3-1 Woodward-Granger 2-1 Des Moines Christian 2-1 Central Decatur 2-2

Ovr. 5-1 5-1 4-2 2-4 2-4 2-4 2-4 Ovr. 4-2 3-3 4-2 3-3 4-2

Southwest Valley 0-3 Interstate 35 0-4 CLASS A District 8 Team Dist.

Mount Ayr 4-0 Bedford 3-1 Earlham 3-1 Pleasantville 2-2 Martensdale-St. Marys 2-2 Nodaway Valley 1-3 Southeast Warren 1-3 Clarinda Academy 0-4 EIGHT-MAN District 7 Team Dist.

Coon Rapids-Bayard 4-0

1-5 1-5 Ovr. 5-1 5-1 4-2 3-3 2-4 2-4 2-4 0-6 Ovr. 6-0

Glidden-Ralston 4-0 East Union 3-1 Adair-Casey 2-2 Guthrie Center 2-2 Northeast Hamilton 1-3 Murray 0-4 Ankeny Christian Acad. 0-4 District 8 Team Dist.

Fremont-Mills 4-0 Stanton 3-1 Lenox 3-1 Sidney 3-1 CAM 2-2 East Mills 1-3 Nishnabotna 0-4 Essex 0-4

6-0 4-2 3-3 4-2 2-4 0-6 1-5 Ovr. 6-0 3-3 5-1 5-1 3-3 3-3 0-6 0-6

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Area volleyball Nodaway Valley 3, recorded 11 kills with two team with seven digs, as Ho- en block assists and 13 digs. blocks. Jessica Nelson con- hertz added six and Paige Jacy Stoaks recorded seven Lenox 1 GREENFIELD — After Lenox took the first game here Tuesday by a score of 26-24, Nodaway Valley rebounded by winning the next three games 25-22, 2519, 25-9 for a senior night victory.

The Wolverines had a productive night at the net, totaling 40 kills and 17 blocks.

Emily Schildberg finished with 12 kills and four blocks, while senior Sidney Hohertz

tributed seven kills with a team-high five blocks.

Kenna Lundy had three blocks for the Wolverines.

Josie Carter set 22 assists in the win, while Corrine Jones set 12 assists. Katy E h r s a m Carter led the

McElfish had five.

Ehrsam served five aces on 15-of-17 serving. Carter and McElfish each served three aces. Hohertz had four ace serves on 19-19 serving.

Aurora Arevalo led Lenox with nine kills to go with sevArevalo

data, record of achievement, family background data, educational and vocational plans, honors and activities, discipline data, objective counselor or teacher ratings and observations, and external agency reports. Evaluation protocols and service logs are mainby the professionals working event during the basketball tained generated to support with the students.

The recordsACS. of each student located in the local regional and wrestling season. Bev- office.

Thearelocal effort started as and The Family Educational Rights the ins said perhaps the cancer Privacy support for Osborn from Act (FERPA) affords parents students over 18football years of age ("eligame could be scheduled for and Creston/O-M team. students") certain rights with rethe night the Panthers face gible Ribbons were sold for records. $1 at spect to the student's education rights are: Harlan, to adjoin the two These Tuesday’s match 1. The right tovolleyball inspect and review the student's education records within 45 causes — Osborn’s situation days andof the donation recepticles day the AEA receives a reand the awareness of cancer quest wereforplaced local schools. access. inParents or eligible students should submit to the AEA a written request that identifies the record (s) they wish to inspect: Green Hills AEA Attention: Mark C. Draper PO Box 1109 Council Bluffs, IA 51502-1109 The AEA will make arrangements for access notify the parent or eligible leyballers 3, The Lobby 0. studentand of the time and place where the may be inspected.

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Area education rate misleading. by agency (AEA) out special education files not to road amendshoulders the record as and requested not veering of your lane if the fence contain information limited to the fol- the parent or eligible student, the AEA lowing of records: identification notify parent or eligible student a deertypes strike appears immi- will lines youthecan better detect a data, record of achievement, family of the decision and advise them of their deerto near theregarding road. Rememnent. Bydata, ‘veering foranddeer,’ background educational voca- right a hearing the request tional plans, honors and activities, dis- for amendment. Additional information ber, too,theifhearing one deer crosses you may the counselor roadway,or regarding procedures will cipline data, leave objective teacher ratingsrisk and of observations, and be provided to the parent orcouple eligible with the striking a the road; chances are external agency reports. Evaluation student when notified of the right to a protocols and service logs are mainpole, bridge abutment or hearing. more are nearby.

3. The right to consent to disclosures tained by the professionals working other hazard…or of facing As the peak of theinformation rut apwith the students. The records of each of personally identifiable student are located in the local regional contained in the student's education proaches in early November... oncoming traffic, in another records, except to the extent that FERoffice. authorizes disclosure without conThe Family Educational Rights and PA lane. there will be increased activiPrivacy Act (FERPA) affords parents sent. andLikely students deer over 18 years ofinclude age ("elidisclofunnels tyOneasexception, bucks which beginpermits following gible students") certain rights with re- sure without consent, is disclosure to creeks, or records. trees school does officials often oblivious to roadspect to thefence student'slines education with legitimate educaThese rights are: tional interests. An AEA official is a leading upto inspect to road crossway traffic. day1. The right and review the person employedThat by themeans AEA as an ador student's education records within 45 ministrator, supervisor, instructor, ings.

Deer are likely to foltime sightings of deer as that days of the day the AEA receives a re- support staff member (including health medical staffpressure and law enforcement quest for access.

Parents or eligible low them, for the cover they orbreeding knocks students should submit to the AEA a unit personnel); a person serving on the provide, before crossing the AEA deerBoard; out of theirornormal written request that identifies the record a person companynocwith (s) they wish to inspect: whom the AEA has contracted to pershort stretch of open road to turnal patterns. form a special task (such as an attorney, Green Hills AEA auditor, medical consultant, or theraAttention: Mark C. Draper PO Box 1109 pist); or a parent or student serving on Council Bluffs, IA 51502-1109 an official committee, such as a disciThe AEA will make arrangements for plinary or grievance committee, or asaccess and notify the parent or eligible sisting another school official in perstudent of the time and place where the forming his or her tasks. An AEA offirecords may be inspected. cial has a legitimate educational interest 2. The right to request the amend- if the official needs to review an educament of the student's education records tion record in order to fulfill his or her that the parent or eligible student be- professional responsibility.

Disclosure without consent is also allieves are inaccurate or misleading. Parents or eligible students may ask the lowed to: AEA to amend a record that they beOfficials of other schools or AEAs in lieve is inaccurate or misleading. They which the student proposes to enroll.

Representatives of state and local should write the AEA, clearly identify the part of the record they want government when auditing and evaluatchanged, and specify why it is inaccu- ing federal education programs.

Governmental officials to which inrate or misleading. If the AEA decides not to amend the record as requested by formation is to be reported under state the parent or eligible student, the AEA law adopted prior to November 19, will notify the parent or eligible student 1974.

Parents of dependent children. of the decision and advise them of their Appropriate parties in a health or right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment. Additional information safety emergency. regarding the hearing procedures will Any other access to student records be provided to the parent or eligible shall be only upon written consent or student when notified of the right to a upon court order or legally issued subhearing. poena.

3. The right to consent to disclosures 4. The right to file a complaint with of personally identifiable information the U.S. Department of Education concontained in the student's education cerning alleged failures by the AEA to records, except to the extent that FER- comply with the requirements of FERPA authorizes disclosure without con- PA. The name and address of the Ofsent. fice that administers FERPA is: One exception, which permits discloFamily Policy Compliance Office sure without consent, is disclosure to U.S. Department of Education school officials with legitimate educa400 Maryland Avenue, SW tional interests. An AEA official is a Washington, DC 20202-5920 person employed by the AEA as an adThe procedure to be followed in exministrator, supervisor, instructor, or ercising any of the rights listed above support staff member (including health under AEA policies or rules may be obor medical staff and law enforcement tained by contacting the special educaunit personnel); a person serving on the tion administrator listed above.

AEA Board; a person or company with The parents of students with disabiliwhom the AEA has contracted to per- ties, or students with disabilities over form a special task (such as an attorney, age 18, will be informed when personauditor, medical consultant, or thera- ally identifiable information in the pist); or a parent or student serving on records is no longer needed to provide an official committee, such as a disci- educational services, and before the inplinary or grievance committee, or as- formation is destroyed. sisting another school official in performing his or her tasks. An AEA official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an educa-

Sports briefs Fundraising Creston High School activities director Jeff Bevins said funds raised at recent Creston events for the family of Mitch Osborn, Harlan coach and activities director fighting lymphoma, will not

be presented to Osborn at Friday’s football game as planned.

Osborn’s preference, Bevins noted, is to include any funds raised in a donation to the American Cancer Society at a cancer awareness

City league volleyball Women’s volleyball Sept. 24 scores — American Family 2, The Lobby 1; Volleyballers 3, Sweet Side 0.

Oct. 1 scores — American Family 2, Sweet Side 1; Vol-

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Though drivers should still remain alert, deer populations have been reduced in the last seven years; and are at or below levels recorded in the mid-1990s. Since 2006, that has pushed the reported harvest down 33 percent and the number of road kills down by 39 percent. That reduction has come through emphasis on harvesting does; through the county by county

antlerless tag format and seasons available to hunters.

In its annual report on vehicle-deer claims, State Farm Insurance indicates that Iowa drivers are 5.5 percent less likely to hit a deer in the coming year than they were last year. Iowa again dropped on State Farm’s list of ‘high incidence’ states...to fourth this year, from third last year.

You can further reduce your chance of hitting a deer by remaining alert near potential deer crossings, slowing down during dawn and dusk--

Public notice Green Hills AEA NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT Green Hills AEA (Area Education Agency) extends equal opportunities in its employment practices, education programs, and services and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability or as otherwise prohibited by law. If you would like more information or have a concern or complaint regarding educational equity, contact Lori Kinyon, Equity Coordinator, Green Hills AEA, 257 Swan St., Creston, IA 50801. Telephone (641) 782-8443 or 1-800-432-5804 or lkinyon@ghaea.org.

LEGAL NOTIFICATION Green Hills AEA LEVEL I INVESTIGATORS In accordance with Chapter 102, Code of Iowa, "Procedures for Charging and Investigating Incidents of Abuse of Students by School Employees," the Board of Directors of Green Hills AEA (Area Education Agency) has appointed the following persons to serve as Level I investigators: Angie Hance, Regional Administrator Creston Regional Office 257 Swan St. Creston, IA 50801 Telephone: 641-782-8443 or 1-800-432-5804 Mark Draper, Director of Special Education Halverson Center for Education PO Box 1109 Council Bluffs, IA 51502-1109 Telephone: 712-366-0503 or 1-800-432-5804

LEGAL NOTIFICATION NOTIFICATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS The Green Hills AEA (Area Education Agency) maintains records on each student identified as requiring special education in order to facilitate the instruction, guidance and educational progress of the student. Area education agency (AEA) special education files contain information limited to the following types of records: identification data, record of achievement, family background data, educational and vocational plans, honors and activities, discipline data, objective counselor or teacher ratings and observations, and external agency reports. Evaluation protocols and service logs are maintained by the professionals working with the students. The records of each student are located in the local regional office.

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords parents and students over 18 years of age ("eligible students") certain rights with respect to the student's education records.

These rights are: 1. The right to inspect and review the student's education records within 45 days of the day the AEA receives a request for access. Parents or eligible students should submit to the AEA a written request that identifies the record (s) they wish to inspect: Green Hills AEA Attention: Mark C. Draper PO Box 1109 Council Bluffs, IA 51502-1109 The AEA will make arrangements for access and notify the parent or eligible student of the time and place where the records may be inspected.

2. The right to request the amendment of the student's education records

block assists and two solo blocks. Katie Dukes had five block assists and one solo block. Regan Tullberg assisted on five blocks.

Bethany Christensen set 10 assists for the Tigers, LEGAL NOTIFICATION while MorganOFMiller finNOTIFICATION PARENTAL RIGHTS ished with seven assists.

The Green Hills AEA (Area EducaDukes finished the match tion Agency) maintains records on each student identified as requiring special with a team-high 16 digs, education in order to facilitate the as instruction, guidance and educational Hannah progress of theMitchell student. Areacontribeducation agency (AEA) special education files uted 15 digs.

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sophomore. Lansman is a big target for them in the pass game, and Dillon Sears is a good receiver.”

Tight end Sam McLaughlin is the leading receiver with 13 catches for 153 yards. Tarney has 378 yards rushing in 100 attempts this year.

Misfortune with turnovers has been the main problem for the Cyclones this season, and Morrison said it has created misleading scores, such as last week’s 23-0 loss to Winterset. Harlan had six turnovers in that game.

“They left a ton of points on the field against Winterset,” Morrison said. “They were driving and turned the ball over, at least twice in the red zone. Physically, Harlan was as good of a football team as Winterset.”

Another factor in Harlan’s slow start is the front-loaded schedule. After whacking Denison-Schleswig 45-14, the next three games were against No. 2-ranked Carroll (42-7 loss), Class 4A Lewis Central (24-7 defeat) and seventh-ranked DC-G (34-0 loss).

The Cyclones gained a district win the next week by topping Atlantic 24-21. That was supposed to be the start of a playoff drive, which got derailed by the turnovers at

Winterset last week.

“I think they expected to win that football game last week,” Morrison said. “I think they looked at their schedule after Dallas Center and expected to win every football game remaining on their schedule. That’s their mindset still, I’m sure. They have Glenwood and ADM to finish the season.”

A loss Friday could trigger just the second season since 1981 without any playoff action for Harlan.

A year ago, Creston/O-M trailed 14-7 when the game at Merrill Field was suspended and resumed the next day. On Saturday, Creston/O-M faced field position issues against a strong wind from the start and never got any momentum in a 34-7 loss.

If Harlan is going to be successful this year, it will have to slow down one of the top offenses in Class 3A under coordinator Ryan McKim and quarterbacks coach Darrell Frain. Creston/O-M ranks sixth in 3A with just over 35 points a game. Quarterback Alex Nielsen is one of the state’s top two-way threats behind center, having thrown for 1,314 yards and 12 touchdowns while rushing for another 405 and six scores.

“Alex has been tremen-

dous throwing the ball, and he’s effective at running it,” Morrison said. “His confidence level is growing week in and week out.”

Shiltz leads the team with 429 yards rushing and Nielsen is close behind at 405. The deep receiving corps has six players with at least seven catches and 133 yards, led by senior Christian Groumoutis with 19 receptions for 325 yards and two TDs. McClain Haines, Shiltz, Bryce Briley and Conner Pals also have at least two touchdown catches.

“They just have a lot of diversity,” Bladt said of Creston/O-M. “They’ve got a lot of weapons. They can run power football, they can run flashy football, they can throw, they can screen, they draw.

“What we have to do offensively is not turn the ball over,” Bladt continued. “We gave it to them six times (last week), all of them in pretty good field position. If you’re facing a good offense you’re going to be in deep kahuna. We have to protect the ball.”

Last week the defense allowed 35 points and 457 yards against an ADM team that’s now 2-4 and 1-3 in district play. Part of that was inexperience with position shuffling from injuries pri-

tailback, with Caleb Lange continuing to man the fullback position.

After coming from behind the past two weeks for district victories, Dukes said even if his team falls behind on Friday, he’s confident his players won’t panic.

“By coming back the past two weeks, it shows these kids have some resilience,” he said. “They’re able to bounce back and do the things we need to win. If we’re down two touchdowns, I don’t think these kids will panic. I think they’ll come out and do the best job they can.

I think we can play with them, but we’ve got to be

perfect.”

In District 7, East Union (4-2, 3-1) can take a big step toward a playoff berth by picking up a road victory at Guthrie Center (4-2, 2-2).

Guthrie Center is coming off a 56-18 win at Ankeny Christian Academy, in which star running back Austin Laabs ran for 308 yards and four touchdowns.

Also in District 7, Murray (0-6, 0-4) hosts Northeast Hamilton (2-4, 1-3).

In Class 1A District 8, Southwest Valley (1-5, 0-3) hosts district leader Van Meter (4-2, 3-0).

The Bulldogs come in fresh off a 14-12 win over Panorama, giving Van Meter the district lead. South-

On a roll

or to the game, which were exasperated by the loss of Shiltz in the third quarter.

“The first touchdown, our corner fell and our safety, playing the position for the first time, wasn’t over the top like we needed,” Morrison said. “The other one in the first half was the hail Mary, where we tipped the ball to them in the end zone. In the second half, we just had kids not always playing assignment football.

Missed tackles were part of it. We’ve had good practices this week and we’re working to overcome those mistakes.”

Likewise, Bladt feels his team is due for a good performance. This is the time of year Harlan football generally starts clicking.

“There’s always hope, and we’ve done some good things this week in practice,” Bladt said, “so we’re just going to try to put it out there on the field and see what happens.”

Renovations Panther fans will see a lot of changes at Merrill Field Friday night, when the freshman game kicks off at 4:45 p.m.

There is new FieldTurf on the playing field, a new track surface, new scoreboard/video board, new home and visitor bleachers and new fencing.

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tight end. They’re going to try to get the ball into his hands as much as possible, but they also have other kids that can step up.”

Phillips also has 147 yards receiving with four TDs. “In order to get by this team, we’re going to have to play our best football of all year long,” Dukes said.

“We can’t have any penalties, we can’t turn the ball over. Everything has to be perfect. We have to be able to run the ball, too.”

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west Valley, meanwhile, suffered a 60-30 loss to Central Decatur, but senior running back Gunnar McCuen ran for 244 yards in the loss.

Starting lineups Creston/O-M (5-1, 3-0) OFFENSE WR Christian Groumoutis 6-0 TE Seth Maitlen 6-3 T Jordan Thompson 6-3 G Tayler Pettit 6-0 C Cody Tanner 6-2 G Kadon Hulett 6-3 T Jake Gutschenritter 6-1 WR Bryce Briley 5-10 or McClain Haines 5-11 QB Alex Nielsen 6-2 RB Chase Shiltz 5-10 FB Alex Tamerius 5-10 PK Conner Pals 5-8 DEFENSE DE Kadon Hulett 6-3 DT Jordan Thompson 6-3 NG Cory Rathe 5-9 DE Tayler Pettit 6-0 OLB Chase Shiltz 5-10 OLB McClain Haines 5-11 ILB Alex Tamerius 5-10 ILB Seth Maitlen 6-3 CB Sam Hartsock 5-8 CB Conner Pals 5-8 S Brody Frain 5-11 P Alex Nielsen 6-2 Harlan (2-4, 1-2) OFFENSE LT Brett Croghan 5-9 LG Max Langenfeld 6-1 C Jacob Thraen 5-10 RG Alex Assmann 5-11 RT Curtis Schnack 5-8 TE Sam McLaughlin 6-3 QB Hunter Kloewer 5-11 FB Josh Brelje 5-10 TB Nick Tarney 5-10 SE Luke Hall 6-1 FL Dillon Sears 5-9 PK Ethan Knudson 6-3 DEFENSE DE Jacob Blum 6-1 DT Jonathon Bieker 5-10 DT Max Langenfeld 6-1 DE Luke Hall 6-1 LB Michael Sorfonden 6-0 LB Adam Rasmussen 6-2 MB Logan Peters 5-11 S Travis Crees 5-10 S Will Lansman 6-3 CB Josh Kloewer 5-10 CB Caleb Rasmussen 5-10 P Ethan Knudson 6-3

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SPEED FREAKS A couple questions we had to ask — ourselves

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Brad Keselowski knows it only takes one win to advance.

Yikes! What happened at Kansas?

HOT TOPICS: 3 ISSUES GENERATING A BUZZ

Trouble came out of the blue

GODSPEAK: See how one batch of bad tires can spoil the party? Junior suggested the tires were recaps.

KEN’S CALL: It looks like the law of averages made its yearly quota on a single Sunday afternoon.

Then who gets the blame?

Fate. During the season, it happens from time to time. Yes, even to Hendrick Motorsports. Look at how many top-25 college football teams fell this past weekend, and they can’t even blame the tires.

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No, not really. The Boys in Akron have been around auto racing for many decades and have seen practically everything it can offer, so a few tire failures in Kansas won’t send them into a panic. Maybe the engineers in the back rooms will do some collective head-scratching and possibly sharpen their pencils, but the public faces of Goodyear simply reach into a shirt pocket and pull out an index card full of potential reasons for blown tires.

Of course. A Goodyear official at Kansas said there were no tire issues during Sunday’s first green-flag cycle, and suggested that … well … you know … just maybe some of those teams made adjustments to the cars that were a tad too aggressive for Sunday’s particular tire recipe. Yes, he may be right, but it’s a predictable response. Also predictable: The drivers denied that their teams dialed up the aggression.

GODSPEAK: At least one of them won’t make it out of the pothole they found at Kansas.

KEN’S CALL: Absolutely. For now. But get back to me after this Sunday.

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Jimmie Johnson’s crew might have to find a win under that hood unless things dramatically turn around this week at Charlotte.

Jimmie Johnson doesn’t believe in racing superstitions, but he asked Lowe’s for permission to switch from a new white design back to his bluecoated Chevy … um, just in case.

The blue hue didn’t work Sunday at Kansas Speedway. Johnson got into a multicar wreck on Lap 85 and finished 40th.

“Definitely disappointing, but not much I can do,” Johnson said in the garage area as his No. 48 sat crumpled. “If I can put any blame anywhere, it would be on our qualifying effort on Friday. If you are going to be in the back in qualifying, you are putting yourself in harm’s way, and today is proof of that.”

Johnson wasn’t the only Hendrick Motorsports driver who struggled Sunday.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. finished 39th, while Kasey Kahne was 22nd after tire problems. The leader of the Hendrick pack was Jeff Gordon, who rallied to finish a meager 14th after tangling with Jamie McMurray.

There are two more races left in the Contender Round before the three-race Eliminator Round.

There are 12 drivers left in the playoffs. As they stand now, Gordon is on the Chase bubble, tied for seventh place with Kahne in ninth. Earnhardt and Johnson are outside the cut line.

“There is still a lot of racing left,” Johnson said.

“Stuff can happen. We’ll see how the other Chas-

ers fare. If I can get taken out today, somebody else can at Charlotte. We’ll do our best to get on track and then certainly need W’s, I would assume, going forward.”

FEUD OF THE WEEK

TRUEX SURGE Since being eliminated from the Chase when the regular season ended, Martin Truex Jr. has surged in performance. Since the playoffs began four races ago, Truex has an average finish of 9.25. During the four-race span, he has had finishes of 14th (Chicago), 12th (New Hampshire), seventh (Dover) and fourth (Kansas). “A lot of effort and a lot of patience have gone into our resurgence,” Truex said. “Everything seems to be clicking much better right now, and I look forward to taking advantage of what we have learned and trying to get a win.”

THE X-FACTOR Several of Sunday’s incidents were a direct result of tire issues. Brad Keselowski described it as “Russian roulette” when it came to tire failures.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. got “tired” on Lap 122. “I was going into Turn 3, and the surface of the tire unwound all the way across the surface,” he said.

“Just the whole surface of the tire unwound like a string. It just came off the tire, and it popped off the corner.”

GODWIN’S CHARLOTTE PICKS Godwin Kelly is the Daytona Beach News-Journal’s motorsports editor and has covered NASCAR for 30 years. Reach him at godwin. kelly@news-jrnl.com

Ken Willis has been covering NASCAR for The Daytona Beach News-Journal for 27 years. Reach him at ken.willis@news-jrnl.com

Winner: Kasey Kahne Rest of the top five: Jimmie Johnson, Brad Keselowski, Jeff Gordon, Joey Logano Dark horse: Kyle Larson

Disappointment: Kevin Harvick First one out: Alex Bowman Don’t be surprised if: Harvick leads most of the laps but Kahne grabs the win.

JEFF GORDON

JAMIE MCMURRAY

Jeff Gordon vs. Jamie McMurray: McMurray slipped up into Gordon’s car, prompting Gordon to say McMurray “was way over his head” at Kansas.

Godwin Kelly gives his take: “Gordon’s bid for a fifth Cup Series title took a worse hit than what his car suffered from McMurray’s machine.”

WHAT’S ON TAP? SPRINT CUP: Bank of America 500 SITE: Charlotte Motor Speedway SCHEDULE: Thursday, practice (Fox Sports 1, 1:30 p.m.), qualifying (ESPN2, 7:20 p.m.). Friday, practice (ESPN2, 3 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.). Saturday, race (ABC, coverage starts at 7 p.m., green flag at 7:46 p.m.)

NATIONWIDE: Drive for the Cure 300 SITE: Charlotte Motor Speedway SCHEDULE: Friday, race (ESPN2, 7 p.m.)

WEEKLY DRIVER RANKINGS — BASED ON BEHAVIOR AND PERFORMANCE JOEY LOGANO Mr. Carefree for next two weeks

KEVIN HARVICK Never been accused of being carefree

KYLE LARSON Practically has one foot in Victory Lane

BRAD KESELOWSKI Margin for error now thinner than Richard Petty

JEFF GORDON A rarity: Glad to get 14th at Kansas

KYLE BUSCH Mr. Saturday

JIMMIE JOHNSON Doesn’t feel sorry for Nick Saban

CARL EDWARDS Suddenly a factor again

MATT KENSETH 0-for-38

JUNIOR EARNHARDT Bad runs, bad tires, bad timing

KANSAS REWIND

Kyle Larson continues to prove he’s a fast learner Rookie Kyle Larson missed the Chase playoffs, but in the past four weeks, he’s scored three top-fives with two secondplace showings, including his most recent outing at Kansas, after which he talked about his hot streak.

Can you talk about your run out there?

“We were good all weekend long.

The first run we started off pretty loose because we were deep in the pack, but once it all spread apart we were able to pass some cars and get up into the top

seven, I think, before the first caution. ence, second time at the track, and a lot I would make the Chase, too. A little bit “There were some crazy restarts near of these tracks in the Chase are myAir best disappointed there, but I’ve been finishConditioning • Furnaces the beginning. We almost got collected tracks, so I think that’s why we’ve been ing better than I thought I would have, Plumbing •soGeothermal • Radiant in a couple of them, I guess, and missed running really well. Yeah, just got to happy about that. But we just missed those and was able to keep working keep it going. I think Charlotte is another that one goal that we had before the Heat Pumps • Water Heater on our car and got it better and better. mile-and-a-half, so we should hopefully season started.

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Hog Slat, Inc., the world’s leading provider of parts, equipment and turn-key construction to the swine & poultry industries is seeking a Store Clerk with excellent customer service, reasoning and management skills to join our team in Decatur, IA. This position requires; ability to lift and move 50 lbs. regularly and Understanding of Microsoft Office products. Knowledge of parts & equipment used in modern hog facilities and fork lift certification are a plus. In addition to helping customers with finding the right equipment to meet their needs, you’ll also be responsible for maintaining a clean and orderly warehouse as well as helping the in-store team with receiving and shelving parts.

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Visit our Decatur location to apply: Hog Slat, Inc. 200 SE 4th St. Decatur, IA 50067 (888) 446-3940 Or e-mail resume to: www.hogslat.com E.O.E

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782-8041. coats, $5.00 each; several new recipe books, $10.00 for all; new in box- foot massager, $5.00; 641-202-7047.

PART-TIME POSITION Presbyterian Church Attendant.

Nursery Minimum 18-years old, enjoy working with small children, 9:0010:30am Sundays plus some special events. $30.00 per Sunday. For questions or an application contact church office 641-782-5938.

(2) DARK WOOD END TABLES with drawer and space underneath, $25.00 each; (4) CDsThompson Square, Brad Paisley, Lee Brice, The Band Perry, $5.00 each; (2) mirrors on stand, $5.00 each; 641-7826144.

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WOMEN'S PURPLE AND GOLD knit pants and top, with braided headband and feathered eyemask, jewelry and beads also, size Small to Medium from Palm California, Desert, $25.00; Women's black leather T-strap flat shoes, 7 Narrow, by Ros Hammershon, like new, $20.00; women's cork tan sandals, 6 1/2 medium by Van Eli, good condition, $10.00, 641-782-7169.

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Bids are for driveways, sidewalks and ice melt.

Fax bid to 816-233-2580 Bids accepted until October 20th.

CHS Inc., a Fortune 100 Company, has an exciting career opportunities at our soybean facility in Creston, IA!

INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

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Osceola Foods, LLC., a wholly owned subsidiary of a Fortune 500 Company is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic for our night shift. Successful maintenance applicants will have welding ability, maintenance experience with processing equipment, working knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and the ability to troubleshoot. Successful candidates will work in our modern food processing facility located in Osceola, Iowa, and enjoy competitive wages along with a comprehensive benefit package. A combination of experience and/or training at an accredited technical school will be given consideration. Industrial Mechanics are given regular performance and salary reviews.

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

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If you are unable to apply in person contact Iowa Works for an application.

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Please stop by your nearest Workforce Development Center to fill out an application along with a summary of qualifications and work experience. Applications can also be picked up at Osceola Foods and mailed back to Jared Lee, 1027 Warren Ave. Osceola, IA. 50213.

MCNEILL TREE SERVICE. Topping, Trimming and Removal. Free Estimates, insured. Call David at 641-344-9052.

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Homestead Assisted Living and Memory Care is now hiring for

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with full-time potential to assist our Resident Care Coordinator Candidates must enjoy working with older adults in a team environment. Flexible hours with competitive salary and benefit package available.

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Mechanical Maintenance Tech Pre-employment physical, drug screen, and background check are required.

Check us out at: www.chsinc.com 215 N. Elm Creston, IA 50801

Osceola Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

COMMUNICATIONS TECHNICIAN POSTING CENTRAL IOWA POWER COOPERATIVE (CIPCO) is currently accepting applications for a Communications Technician at our Creston,IA facility. The Communications Technician is responsible for working on the following: analog/digital radio equipment, supervisory control and data acquisition equipment (SCADA), remote terminal units (RTU), load management equipment, standby power systems, and motor operated switches (MOS). Candidates must have completed an accredited Electric Utility Technician training program with emphasis on telecommunications or have equivalent on the job training/experience. Candidates must have or obtain a Federal Communication Commission license within one year of employment. This position is covered under a collective bargaining agreement and provides excellent company benefits. Resumes can be submitted to Memorea Schrader at:

Central Iowa Power Cooperative 2600 Grand Avenue; Suite 410 Des Moines, IA 50312 E.O.E. • M/F/Disability/Veteran

HELP WANTED

Michael Foods, Inc. in Lenox, Iowa, has immediate opportunities for employment on 1st, 2nd and 3rd shifts.

Michael Foods is a diversified food processor and distributor with businesses in egg products, refrigerated grocery products and refrigerated potato products.

Previous experience in food manufacturing is not required.

We will train people with a solid work history!

For further information contact Human Resources at (641) 333-4700 or come to the plant to apply Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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Please apply online at www.midwest-health.com/careers For any questions please contact Gloria Rink at 641-782-3131 or grink@homesteadofcreston.com Homestead is a drug free workplace and an equal opportunity employer.

1709 W. Prairie St., Creston, IA

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MATURA Head Start is Seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher with a love of early childhood to serve children and families in Creston. Instruct children 3-5 years old in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth. Candidate must work well with children, parents and other adults. Approximately 9-10 months per year--40 hours per week. Minimum of a 4 year teaching degree and prefer early childhood endorsement.

Credentials must be available.

Wage depends on experience and qualifications.

If you like smiles, hugs, and the satisfaction of knowing you make a difference; this is the job for you!

Applications or resumes must be received by 4:00pm, October 13, 2014 at the MATURA Head Start Office, 209 N. Elm St., Creston, IA 50801.

Ph.: 641-782-6201 or email to jlang@maturaheadstart.org E.O.E.

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Herzberg, Mikkelsen, Quee 4 FAMILY GARAGE SALE 1007 N. Spruce Friday, Oct. 10 Noon – 5:30 p.m.

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those pesky Flies, Boxelder Bugs and Lady Beetles that visited you last winter?

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MG Swine Management, LLC is looking for

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HCI Hospice of Southern Iowa, a division of HCI VNS Care Services, is searching for compassionate employees to serve patients during their end-of-life journey: ·

Hospice Aide, PRN: 1 – 2 yrs exp, able to work in

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Team Assistant, Part-Time: HS diploma or equiv,

patients’ homes; CNA & CHPNA preferred 2 yrs Admin Asst/Office Manager exp; Medical Record degree preferred All employees must have valid driver license and auto insurance.

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NEW LISTING!

HELP WANTED Full Time CNA’s

Days & Evenings, Every other weekend 1105 N Division • Creston 2 bedroom Brick home with full basement. Very well maintained.

Lots of updates. Only $69,000

Check out all our listings at

www.southwestiowahomes.com

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Part Time RNA OR LPN every other weekend

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Benefits Include: Health Insurance, 401K & Paid time off.

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1000 E. Howard Creston

1016 W. Montgomery • Creston Korina Loudon, Broker/Owner Pat Loudon, Realtor

A Equal Opportunity Employer/EOE/AA

Ready For A Change?

NOW HIRING!

Midwest Opportunities Inc provides specialized residential and day services to individuals with disabilities.

We offer a competitive wage, complete orientation and training, casual dress and a fun work environment.

MOI currently has full time, part time and sub positions available in our Corning and Creston locations.

For Corning listings please contact Melody at 641-322-4280 x1 or you may email her at melody.zadina@ midwestopportunities.org and for Creston contact Tami at 641-782-5728 or tami.snider@midwestopportunites.org to receive more information for more information or check out our website at www.midwestopportunities.org Applications are also available at 724 Davis Ave. in Corning. EOE

the following banks

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Monday, Oct. 13 in observance of Columbus Day

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Iowa State Savings Bank Creston • Lenox Corning • Diagonal Member FDIC

Service Advisor AND

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The Southern Iowa Trolley seeks a part-time driver to provide public transportation in the Creston and Mt. Ayr areas. CDL with passenger endorsement required (assistance will be provided). Must pass background check and pre-employment drug and alcohol test. IPERS retirement benefits. Training will be provided.

Call for more information and an application form:

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TO OUR READERS Creston Publishing Company does not knowingly accept advertising which is in violation of the law.

We do not knowingly accept advertising that is fraudulent or has malicious intent.

While we attempt to screen advertising with potential of fraud, it is impossible to screen all potential problems.

We strongly encourage readers to exercise caution and common sense, particularly when dealing with unfamiliar companies.

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HOME SERVICES DIRECTORY Find the right people for the job, right here.

Computer Repair

Siding & Windows

BUILTNETWORKS, 805 Wyoming Ave, Creston, IA, 641-782-4765, Computer sales, repair, networking. Over 25 years experience. PC & Mac.

GAULE EXTERIORS Steel and vinyl siding, replacement windows and seamless guttering. Quality craftsmanship, over a decade of professional service in Southwest Iowa. 641-782-0905.

Glass QUALITY GLASS CO. Automotive, home, business and farm.

Commercial lock service and trailer sales. Hwy 34 East, in Creston 641-782-5155

Plumber

WESTMAN WINDOWS. Replacement windows tilt for easy cleaning and rebates bays, bows, sliders, etc.

Any custom size and shape, 30+ years in Creston. I sell, service and install, for no-pressure estimate call Charlie Westman 641-782-4590 or 641-344-5523.

SCHROEDER PLUMBING and ELECTRICAL. Central air repair/ new installations, new breaker boxes, lighting fixtures, softeners, water heaters. Specialize in manufactured and mobile homes.

Free estimates, licensed, insured, 641-202-1048. Accept Visa & Mastercard.

BOWMAN SIDING & WINDOWS. All major brands of vinyl and steel siding, Heartland, Traco and Revere thermal replacement windows. Recipient of the Revere Premium Renovator Award. Seamless guttering and Leaf Relief gutter covers. 33 years of continuous reliable service in Southwest Iowa, free estimates, 641-3225160 or 1-800-245-0337.

Sandblasting & Tuckpointing

Storage

SHARP’S SELF-STORAGE Boats, records, inventory, furniture.

WILLIAMS SANDBLASTING, You store it, lock it, take the Tuckpointing, Power Washing key. Industrial Park, Creston, 641-344-4087.

641-782-6227.

782-5012 EOE • Drug Free

Auction Calendar Complete sale information is published in the Wednesday edition of the Creston News Advertiser and/or the Southwest Iowa Advertiser

Sat. Oct. 11- 9:00AM Rural Kent, IA. Large Variety of Hand & Small Power Tools, Oak Furniture Items, Antiques & Collectibles, Salvage IH Tractors & Machinery, lots of old Iron for Salvage Mary Moore and the late John T. Moore.

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

Sat. Oct. 11- 1:00PM Osceola, IA. House, Furniture and Yard Machines for Ms. Fern Young. Auctioneers: Jim Smith, Curt Pierschbacher.

Sun. Oct. 12- 10:00AM Creston, IA. Furniture, Household & Misc., Vehicles Judy M. Arroyo Estate. Auctioneers: Jack Kretzinger, Dan Kretzinger, Tony Douglas.

Sun. Oct. 12- 11:00AM Creston, IA. Modern Furniture & Household Goods, Tools & Misc. Items, Antiques & Collectibles & Lots of Misc Items for Russell & Betty Hobbs Estate. Auctioneers: Darwin West, Tom Frey, Todd Crill, Brandon Frey, Zach Ballard.

Sat. Oct. 18- 10:00AM Bridgewater, IA. Land, Tools, Car, Tractors & Machinery, Antiques & Primitives, Household and Farm Misc. for Irene Abbey Revocable Trust.

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

Sun. Oct. 19- 11:00AM Creston, IA. Modern Furniture, Household Goods, Antiques, Collectibles and Misc. for Patty Schlapia Estate. Auctioneers: Darwin West, Tom Frey, Todd Crill, Brandon Frey, Zach Ballard.

Sat. Oct. 25- 10:00AM Creston, IA. Modern Furniture, Household Goods, Tools, Lawn Equipment, Large Variety of Antiques & Collectibles for Leo & Dolly Cheers. Auctioneers: Darwin West, Tom Frey, Todd Crill, Brandon Frey, Zach Ballard.

Sun. Nov. 9- 10:30AM Creston, IA. Gun Consignment Auction. Auctioneers: Todd Crill, Darwin West, Tom Frey, Brandon Frey, Zach Ballard.

Advertise your auction in the CNA Classifieds and we will include it in our “Auction Calendar.”

CDL DRIVER Iowa Select Farms has positions open for CDL Drivers responsible for transporting hogs between farm sites and to packer locations.

Drivers operate company-owned late model Peterbilt trucks and haul five days a week, home every day.

This position requires a Class A CDL with a clean driving record. Candidates must be dependable, detail-oriented and follow all regulatory, safety, biosecurity and record keeping protocols. Previous livestock hauling experience desired.

Drivers receive competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package that includes single/family health, vision and dental coverage, 401(k), life insurance, flex plan and vacation, holiday and sick pay with sick day payout. Get hired and refer a friend to any position within the company — employees receive a $1,560 referral bonus.

Apply online at www.iowaselect.com, contact Domingo Pedro at 641-347-5065 or stop by 101 North Douglas in Afton to complete an application.

Iowa Select Farms is an equal opportunity employer.

WantADSWork!

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Iowa community colleges receive federal grant to support job training efforts ■ Southwestern’s

portion of the grant is $1 million and will be used for a high-tech simulation lab for the nursing program

Contributed photo

Royalty: Creston Nursing and Rehab royalty are crowned during Homecoming with Creston

High School cheerleaders present. Pictured, from left, are Mildred Woods, Everett Heuckendorf and Noreen Hoffman.

CNA photo by SARAH BROWN

Midday stroll:

Mark Benbow, manager at Fareway, joins a group of Crestonians for a walk around uptown to promote Gov. Branstad’s Healthiest State Initiative. The Healthiest State Initiative is a privately led public initiative intended to inspire Iowans and their communities throughout the state to improve their health and happiness.

Building owner: Iowa pot dispensary poster is hoax CEDAR RAPIDS (AP) — The owner of a building in Cedar Rapids where posters appeared promoting the opening of a marijuana dispensary says the advertisement is a hoax.

John Wasta says two posters appeared Tuesday on the outside of his empty storefront that implied a business known as the Iowa Marijuana Company would open in October 2015. They included an image of

An innovative plan developed by Iowa’s community colleges to train thousands of workers in high-demand fields is being recognized with a $15 million grant announced by the U.S. Department of Labor.

A consortium, consisting of all 15 Iowa community colleges, jointly applied for funding to build training capacity in the areas of information technology, health care, utilities and manufacturing – also known as the IHUM Network. Grant funds will be used statewide to create more than 45 additional training certificates in the IHUM targeted areas.

Southwestern Community College’s (SWCC) portion of the grant, $1 million, will be used to assist in the implementation of a high-tech simulation lab on-campus for the college’s esteemed nursing programs — licensed practical nursing and registered nursing — as well as SWCC’s health-related continuing education programs.

The simulation lab will include full-body wireless patient simulators, which will enable SWCC instructors to enhance learning opportunities found in classroom and clinical set-

tings by creating high risk scenarios, such as heart attacks, head injuries, respiratory arrest or trauma from accidents.

Dr. Susan White, SWCC director of nursing, said the simulation lab will be an invaluable educational resource for students.

“A simulation lab will provide students a safe and realistic environment to experience nursing scenarios,” White said. “This will assist students tremendously by allowing them to refine their clinical decision-making skills without adverse consequences, inturn providing them with confidence and promoting patient safety.”

The IHUM Network project was one of 71 grants awarded nationwide under this year’s Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College and Career Training (TAACCCT) grants. Created in 2009, this is the fourth and final round of TAACCCT grants. The awards are used to support community colleges in developing partnerships with employers to educate and train individuals for in-demand jobs.

The IHUM consortium project award is believed to be the largest TAACCCT grant awarded to the state of Iowa from the U.S. Department of Labor.

Dr. Barb Crittenden, SWCC president, feels the teamwork and collaboration of Iowa’s community colleges was a huge asset during the grant process.

“The presidents of Iowa’s 15 community colleges have made a commitment in recent years to working

collaboratively on federally funded projects such as this,” Crittenden said.

“This grant will allow us (SWCC) to move forward on a project that has been in the planning s t a g e s Crittenden for some time. We are excited about the opportunities the simulation lab will create for students, as well as the potential for partnerships with area health care agencies.”

In addition to the collaboration among community colleges, the IHUM Network project was supported by more than 30 businesses and business associations statewide. Hawkeye Community College in Waterloo took the lead in the development and submission of the grant proposal. The funding will be allocated over a four-year time period beginning on Oct. 1.

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ears of corn in the shape of a marijuana leaf.

Wasta said he took down the posters and is not taking the apparent prank too seriously.

Cedar Rapids television station KCRG reports a website promoting the company says stores will also open in Iowa City and Clinton. The website appears to sell merchandise and list pricing.

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