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QUICK NEWS NWS predicts rain, hard freeze tonight A four-way race for the at-large councilperson seat on Creston City Council includes Kevin Downey, Gary Lybarger, Paul Vandevender and Courtney Wilson. Below are profiles on each candidate. This is the only contested race for Creston City Council. Election Day is Nov. 5.

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The National Weather Service forecast is calling for mostly rain with a slight chance for snow flurries and sleet as the temperature drops below freezing this evening in Union County.

With the wind out of the north at 5 to 15 mph, the first rain system will push off to the east, leaving cloudy conditions overnight. The temperature is expected to drop to 28 degrees.

A 50 percent chance of rain and winter mix returns Wednesday through the early afternoon. Temperatures are expected to drop below freezing again Wednesday night.

Mountain lion confirmed in Madison County

KEVIN DOWNEY

GARY LYBARGER

PAUL VANDEVENDER

COURTNEY WILSON

evin Downey — in a four-way race for at-large city councilperson — said he wants to be the “big voice” that motivates people to have pride in the Creston community.

“The town looks pretty bad,” Downey said. “We have a lot of nuisance properties in Creston and my major thing, if elected, is working with those people to clean up their properties. We need to get that pride back.”

Downey, 55, also mentioned his concern for the amount of money the city alots for their employees’ health insurance. The city currently budgets about $19,000 per year for employee health insurance.

Meanwhile, the county — which switched to Bernie Lowe and Associates about two years ago — is only budgeting about $15,800 per employee.

“We should at least let Bernie Lowe and Associates come make a presentation,” Downey said. “And, not just them. We need to be shopping for the best rates. Why

Reducing property taxes and upgrading street conditions are the primary focuses of Gary Lybarger — running for at-large councilperson on Creston City Council during this year’s general election slated Nov. 5.

“We must get our property taxes under control,” Lybarger said. “We aren’t No. 1 in the state, but we are right up there. If I’m elected, I’d like to do some investigating into city finances and see where we can make some changes. Do we have unnecessary spending? I’d like to find out.”

The 67-year-old Lybarger said his second priority, if elected, would be finding long-term solutions to city street repairs “so they won’t need fixed every six months.”

“The streets are in disrepair,” Lybarger said. “They have cracks, bumps and potholes. We need to make a plan on how to fix these streets so we aren’t doing them all year long.”

Lybarger is no stranger to city business.

He was building inspector for the city of Creston for 12

In April, the city council appointed the Rev. Paul Vandevender to fill the at-large city councilperson seat vacated by Terri Koets. Vandevender is now seeking election for his at-large seat in this general election against challengers Kevin Downey, Gary Lybarger and Courtney Wilson.

Vandevender — pastor at Creston’s Apostolic Lighthouse Church in Creston and maintenance supervisor for Super 8 and Supertel Inn and Suites —said sitting on the council over the past six months has been a learning process.

“I’m running in this election for the betterment of the community,” Vandevender said. “I’m thankful for what Creston has given me for 25 years and I want to give back.”

Vandevender, 59, said his top priority is reaching out to citizens and getting them “to come to city council meetings and voicing their opinions.”

Vandevender admits he’s still trying to find his niche in the wide world of city business.

“I’ve been learning and

Courtney Wilson — granddaughter of current Creston city councilperson Marsha Wilson — is by far the youngest candidate running for the at-large city councilperson seat in this year’s general election slated Nov. 5.

But, don’t write her off because of her age — she said — and don’t assume she will be pursuaded by her grandmother when it comes time to vote on city business.

“Don’t let my age fool you,” Wilson said. “I’m my own person. I speak my own mind and my grandmother’s opinions will not sway me one way or the other.”

The 20-year-old Wilson — who graduated from Southwestern Community College in May — said she’s running for the next generation. Wilson is currently attending Buena Vista University with aspirations of graduating with degrees in criminal justice and human services.

Wilson’s top priority is “the next generation” and pursuing opportunities through city council to provide a safe venue for students and young adults to hang out.

Please see DOWNEY, Page 2

Please see LYBARGER, Page 2

Please see VANDEVENDER, Page 2

Please see WILSON, Page 2

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ABSENTEE VOTING started Oct. 14 in Union County. There are four open Creston City Council seats in this year’s

general election slated Nov. 5, including one contested race. Candidates in that contested race are profiled above by CNA Assistant Managing Editor Kyle Wilson. Meanwhile, running unopposed are Randy White (Ward 1), Ann Levine (Ward 3) and Dave Koets (Ward 5). Also, John Kawa (Park and Recreation Board) is running unopposed. To vote absentee, visit the auditor’s office located at Union County Courthouse. There, voters can fill out proper paperwork and vote in a private booth. Also, voters can request a ballot via mail. Absentee voting is allowed until 11 a.m. on Election Day.

Iowa Department of Natural Resources confirmed a picture of a large cat taken by a trail camera 10 miles north of Winterset SEE MAP on is a mountain page 2A of all lion. The pic- the mountain ture, taken lion sighting just before 7 p.m. Oct. reports in 13 by Jerry Iowa since England, is 1995. the 16th confirmed mountain lion sighting in Iowa since 1994.

The DNR expects fewer sightings in the future because South Dakota recently raised the hunting limits for mountain lions. The last confirmed sighting was October 2012 when Des Moines Police killed one in a city neighborhood.

Supervisor highlights

The Union County Board of Supervisors met for their weekly meeting Monday at the Union County Courthouse. Paula White, Union County recorder, said total revenue for the county from July through September 2013 is up in every category — documents filed, parcels transferred, passports, pictures and certified copies.

In September White 2012, the recorder’s office brought in $6,149. This September, White reported total revenue was $8,652. She also said the state collects a large percentage of the revenue through fees.

Union County Engineer Steve Akes gave the maintenance activity report and Supervisors unanimously approved replacing the office telephone system for secondary roads.

Gene Haner, assessor for Union County, asked Supervisors to approve a contract with Schneider for the agriculture land use program.

Because of a new bill — Senate File 295 — it is mandated by the state to have a company like Schneider value agriculture land. Haner will now have to budget $16,295 for 2014-15.

He added he is not sure if this will have a positive or negative impact on agriculture land values.

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WILSON: Continued from Page 1

“There is nothing for kids to do in Creston,” Wilson said, “especially on the weekends. So, they come up town and create problems for everyone. When I was younger, there was a skating rink. We need something like that where kids can go and stay out of trouble.”

Wilson is also concerned

with the number of nuisance properties in Creston.

“Paul (Ver Meer) and the (Creston) firefighters are working to take care of the nuisance properties, but they have many other responsibilities,” Wilson said.

“The city council is harping on these people. We just have to keep cleaning up one property at a time.”

VANDEVENDER: Continued from Page 1

absorbing information since being appointed,” Vandevender said. “I’m trying to find where I best fit into the city business and where I can most benefit Creston. Like I said, I want to give back.”

Vandevender said he feels

he’s the best candidate because he’s “worked with people and problems over the years and been able to be fair and find equitable solutions for all sides.”

Vandevender and his wife Debi reside in Creston. They have two adult sons — Ronn and Tim.

LYBARGER: Continued from Page 1

years, retiring December 2012. As inspector, Lybarger examined electrical, plumbing and mechanical issues in commercial and residential buildings.

Two years ago, Lybarger ran for mayor of Creston. He was defeated in that election by current mayor Warren Woods by 34 votes.

Lybarger — a Vietnam veteran — said if elected he will always listen to the public’s concerns.

“We must listen to the people,” Lybarger said. “It’s like (the current council) doesn’t have time to listen to the people who elected

them. I will listen to the public. I’d like to see the council work together with the public in making decisions.”

Lybarger is running against Courtney Wilson, Kevin Downey and incumbent Paul Vandevender for the at-large city councilperson seat.

“I don’t have a problem with any of the others running,” Lybarger said. “I just feel I’m better qualified. I know what’s going on with the city because I had 12 years experience as inspector and know what could, should and needs to be done.”

Lybarger resides in Creston with his wife Shirley.

DOWNEY: Continued from Page 1

not save our taxpayers a little money?”

Other priorities for Downey include attracting new business, taking care of infrastructure and providing better venues for Creston youths.

Downey ran two years ago for at-large councilperson, but was defeated by Nancy Loudon.

Downey — honorably discharged from the U.S. Army — has lived in Creston for 48 years. He owned his own business, KD Maintenance, serving Creston’s plumbing and electrical

needs for more than 20 years. Downey retired in 2004.

Downey is running against Courtney Wilson, Gary Lybarger and incumbent Paul Vandevender for the at-large city council seat.

“I’ve been to almost every city council meeting for the past three years,” Downey said. “The people just have to give me a chance. Voters should vote for me because I’m persistent and have love and compassion for this community.”

Downey resides in Creston. He has three adult children including Spencer, Tyler and Delanie.

Contributed map — www.iowadnr.gov

Above is a map showing confirmed sightings, highly probable sightings and tracks of mountain lions in Iowa from 1995-2013. The most recent confirmed sighting was in Madison County about 10 miles north of Winterset. Iowa DNR said there have been numerous reports of mountain lions, but the map only shows confirmed or very probable sightings. The DNR offers these safety tips if you come across a mountain lion — 1. Don’t run; running will stimulate certain animals to chase you (like a dog that wants to bite you, especially if you run). 2. Stand tall, look big, puff up, and lift your coat over your shoulders. 3. Take control of the situation. Scream loudly, throw objects. 4. Gather children in close and slowly back away keeping your eye of the animal. 5. If attacked, fight back vigorously with sharp objects and poke the eyes of the animal.

Rim fire puts a dent in High Sierra wildlife habitat GROVELAND, Calif.

(MCT) — The Rim fire that scorched a huge swath of Sierra Nevada forests also severely altered the habitat that is home to several of California’s rarest animals: the great gray owl, the Sierra Nevada red fox and the Pacific fisher.

The fire burned 257,000 acres of High Sierra wilderness straddling the Stanislaus National Forest and Yosemite National Park that harbors a geographically isolated and genetically distinct clan of roughly 200 great gray

owls.

The blaze also came within 12 miles of 10 breeding pairs of the subspecies of red fox clinging to survival in the cold, steep slopes above the tree line, raising fears they could have been eaten by coyotes trying to escape the smoke and flames.

The existence of the foxes, which were thought to have been wiped out in the 1920s, was confirmed in 2010. They are currently under consideration for listing under the federal Endangered Species

Act. Federal wildlife biologists are also concerned about the loss of potential habitat for the Pacific fisher, a member of the weasel family. Pacific fishers, members of an isolated Southern Sierra group of about 500 individuals that live in dense old-growth forests south of Yosemite’s Merced River, are under consideration for federal listing.

“In the Rim fire, only birds that could fly the farthest and animals that could run the fastest survived,” said John

Buckley, executive director of the nonprofit Central Sierra Environmental Resource Center. “It killed squirrels and bears. For animals of which only a handful exist, it could be especially tragic.”

The exact toll on wildlife will not be known until biologists are allowed to survey severely burned areas, which, for safety reasons, could remain closed for more than a year, federal forest officials said.

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Unemployment drops to 5-year low, but job growth disappoints WASHINGTON (MCT) — The nation’s unemployment rate dropped to a fiveyear low of 7.2 percent in September, the government reported Tuesday, but employers continued to show reluctance in hiring as they added a moderate 148,000 jobs over the month.

The Labor Department report, delayed 2 1/2 weeks because of the partial federal government shutdown, reflected an economy growing at a lackluster rate. The latest job gains matched the pace since the start of summer but came in below Wall Street’s forecast for an increase of about 175,000 jobs.

The disappointing growth is likely to reinforce the hesitance of Federal Reserve officials to begin a withdrawal of its monetary stimulus program. Fed policymakers are weighing a cutback in its $85-billion-amonth purchase of bonds, but officials have been waiting for stronger employ-

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ment growth.

The economy added on average about 195,000 jobs a month in the first half of this year, but growth has slowed since then to about 143,000 a month, enough to keep up with population growth and new job entrants but much too slow to absorb many of the 11.3 million officially unemployed or help the nearly 8 million part-time workers who want more hours.

The unemployment rate has been inching down this past summer, but that’s partly the result of workers dropping out of the labor force. The labor force did not shrink in September.

The latest jobless figure is the lowest since November 2008 during the depths of the Great Recession.

Job growth in September was led by retail trade, transportation and warehousing, and temporary-help industries — with each category adding more than 20,000 jobs. The construction sec-

tor added 20,000 jobs, its strongest gain since February. Manufacturing was flat, and the once-booming leisure sector, which includes hotels and restaurants, lost 13,000 jobs over the month.

Government payrolls rose by 22,000 in September, though federal employment shrank by 6,000.

The 16-day partial shutdown of government offices and facilities, which began Oct. 1, had no direct bearing on the September employment data, but surveys and anecdotal reports indicate that the uncertainty over the budget stalemate weighed on employers and possibly their hiring decisions last month.

The increase in temporary-help employment may signal a pickup in broader hiring to come. Another socalled leading indicator, the average hours worked in a week, showed no change in September at 34.5 hours.

Average hourly earnings for all private employees rose a

measly 3 cents from August, to $24.09 last month.

It will take some weeks if not months before analysts can fully assess the economic impact of the government shutdown, but most economists think the temporary closure of operations and furloughs of about 800,000 employees will shave half a percentage point off economic growth in the fourth quarter. That would most likely mean fourth-quarter growth of even less than the sluggish 2 percent average pace since the recovery began in mid-2009.

Some reading of the shutdown’s effect on employment can be made on Nov. 8, when the Labor Department’s jobs report for October will be released, one week later than had been scheduled.

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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.

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Holy Spirit Rectory ReRun Shop, noon to 5 p.m., 107 W. Howard St. Free community meal, 5 to 6 p.m., United Church of Christ (Congregational), 501 W. Montgomery St.

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I Think I Can Child Care Center Board of Directors, 5:30 p.m., I Think I Can Child Care Center.

Eagles Aerie, 7 p.m., Eagles Lodge.

Eagles Auxiliary, 7:30 p.m., Eagles Lodge.

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

TOPS 116, 8:30 a.m. weigh-in, 9 a.m. meeting, United Church of Christ (Congregational).

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) brown baggers 12x12 study, noon open meeting, St. Malachy Rectory, 407 W. Clark St. No smoking.

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Christopher Alan Pierce, 26, 312 N. Birch St., was charged with possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia, and Kegan Lynn Kirscher, 20, 301 Kansas Ave., was charged with possession of marijuana and driving while barred 2:15 a.m. today in the 500 block of West Taylor Street.

According to a Creston Police report, an officer stopped a vehicle 12:18 a.m. today driven by Kirscher for having no license plates.

During the stop, it was determined Kirscher’s driver’s license was barred. The officer smelled a strong odor Fire of marijuana coming from Miscellaneous Medical, 3:41 p.m., Kirscher and Pierce, a pasStreet. senger in the vehicle. The Sheldon Medical, 8:34 p.m., officer also noticed Kirscher North Division Street.

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a.m., Monday, Livingston Avenue.

Traffic stop, 8:04 a.m., Monday, Spencer Street.

Nuisance, 9:06 a.m., Monday, North Cherry Street.

Harassing communication, 12:23 p.m., Monday, South Chestnut Street.

Harassing communication, 12:36 p.m., Monday, South Vine Street.

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Animal call, 6:19 p.m., Monday, West Montgomery Street.

Information, 8:47 p.m., Monday, West Montgomery Street.

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had eyelid tremors, muscle tremors in his neck, and red and bloodshot eyes consistent with marijuana use. A hand-rolled cigarette consistent with a marijuana joint was discovered in an ashtray within Kirscher’s reach.

Kirscher admitted to using marijuana within the day prior to the incident.

The officer asked Pierce if he had anything illegal on his person, and he stated he did not. Pierce consented to a pat down, and the officer discovered a hand-rolled cigarette believed to be marijuana. A syringe commonly used to inject illegal drugs was also found. Pierce admitted he had no medical need for the syringe. A trained K-9 alerted to the odor of narcotics inside the vehicle.

Pierce was being held on $1,000 bond, and Kirscher was being held on $2,000 bond at Union County Jail.

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Blue Grass Optimist Club of Creston, noon, The Pizza Ranch.

Celebrate Recovery (a Christcentered 12-step program), 6 p.m., Crest Baptist Church, 1211 N. Poplar 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.

Greater Regional Medical Center Matt and Amanda Blazek of Creston are parents of a daughter born Oct. 10, 2013. Kaelyn Nicole Blazek weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces and was 18 3/4 inches long.

Grandparents are Allison and Tom Danilovich of Creston, Arlan Blazek and Deb Harlan of Greenfield and Michael and Carolyn Martins of Council Bluffs.

Sister is Kelsey, 7.

—————— Nathan Goodman and Emily Abell of Creston are parents of a daughter born Oct. 17, 2013. Lily Renee Goodman weighed 8 pounds, 8 ounces and was 20 3/4 inches long.

Grandparents are Randall Abell and Beth Abell of Creston and Donnel Goodman and Julia Goodman of Gaston, Ind. Great-grandparent is Phyl- Miscellaneous Suspicious person, 5:36 lis Abell of Larkspur, Colo.

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OPINION

Oil, Azerbaijan and the strange case of Rick Bourke Oil is the source of so much pain in the world. Around the globe, wherever oil is extracted, people suffer a constellation of injuries, from coups and dictatorship to pollution, displacement and death.

Pipelines leak, refineries explode, tankers break up and deep-sea drill rigs explode. The thirst for oil disrupts democracies and the climate. Not far from the burgeoning fracking fields of Colorado, Frederic “Rick” Bourke sits in a minimum-security federal prison. His crime: blowing the whistle on corruption and bribery in the oil-rich region of the Caspian Sea. Rick Bourke is perhaps best known for founding the luxury handbag company Dooney and Bourke. He is a philanthropist, and has invested his wealth into ventures seeking novel cures for cancer. In the mid-1990s, he met a Czech national named Viktor Kozeny, dubbed “The Pirate of Prague,” who reaped tens of millions of dollars through controversial deals during the privatization of Czech national assets. Kozeny sought greater fortunes by recruiting investors for the takeover of SOCAR, the state-owned oil company of Azerbaijan, a former Soviet republic on the western shore of the Caspian Sea. Kozeny promised unprecedent-

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ed returns on the investments.

Serious investors vetted the opportunity and sank huge sums into the enterprise, including Columbia University’s investment fund, the insurance giant AIG, legendary hedge-fund manager Lee Cooperman, a longtime executive at Goldman Sachs, and former Senate majority leader George Mitchell.

Bourke’s attorney, Michael Tigar, summed up the result on the “Democracy Now!” news hour: “Kozeny was a crook. He stole every bit of Rick Bourke’s money and all of the other investors’ money. He bribed Azeri officials. He lives today happily unextradited in the Bahamas.”

Kozeny paid huge sums to the president of Azerbaijan, Heydar Aliyev. Like Russia’s President Vladimir Putin, Aliyev was a former top-level KGB official.

He gained control of the country shortly after the Soviet breakup.

His son, Ilham, during the period of Kozeny’s scheme, was the head of SOCAR. Kozeny employed a Swiss lawyer named Hans Bodmer

to coordinate the complex scam.

An American named Thomas Farrell, who runs a bar in St. Petersburg, Russia, became the bagman, ferrying duffel bags of cash to Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan.

The investment tanked, and Kozeny absconded with the remaining funds. Rick Bourke went to the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office, which has a history of going after white-collar crime. He spoke with Assistant District Attorney Mariam Klipper, an expert on privatization in Eastern Europe.

The DA’s office indicted Kozeny, who skirted the prosecution and is enjoying relative immunity in the Bahamas.

As the lone whistle-blower, Bourke also cooperated with federal prosecutors. Nevertheless, they decided to set their sights on him.

He eventually was found guilty under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, not for bribing anyone, but for alleged knowledge of the bribes, even though the entire case rested on testimony of the Swiss lawyer, Bodmer, and Farrell. At sentencing, former assistant district attorney Klipper wrote to federal Judge Shira Scheindlin, seeking a lenient sentence for Bourke: “He was extremely helpful,” she wrote. He “came to my office voluntarily and spoke candidly and with conviction

about the case. We did not offer anything in return. ... I never had reason to doubt him.” While Bodmer and Farrell also were indicted, they received very favorable plea deals. They both quickly left the U.S. Much of the court record is sealed, likely because of the involvement of intelligence agencies.

In a remarkable twist in the case, the former head of Britain’s intelligence service, MI6, Sir Richard Dearlove, and the former deputy director of operations at the CIA, James Pavitt, both sought to testify on Bourke’s behalf. They were reportedly denied the opportunity, perhaps to protect the intelligence value of both Bodmer and Farrell. In the murky world of petroleum geopolitics, it is very difficult to know.

The son of Heydar Aliyev, Ilham Aliyev, succeeded his father as president of Azerbaijan, ruling the country with dictatorial control. He just won his third term as president last week, with the initial election results being reported the day BEFORE voting began. Human Rights Watch issued a report in September, “Tightening the Screws: Azerbaijan’s Crackdown in Civil Society and Dissent.”

Rick Bourke sits in the federal prison in Englewood, Colo., sen-

tenced to a year and a day. Former Washington Post reporter Scott Armstrong, who founded the National Security Archive and chaired the Government Accountability Project, spent years investigating the case. As a senior investigator on the Senate Watergate Committee, Armstrong uncovered the existence of President Richard Nixon’s secret taping system. He knows corruption when he sees it, and considers Bourke a genuine whistle-blower. He summed up the case: “This elaborate set of frauds that Kozeny was involved in were in essence covered up by the United States government, who chose instead to bring the full weight of their investigative enthusiasm against the whistle-blower. And that just shocks the conscience.” *** Denis Moynihan contributed research to this column. *** Amy Goodman is the host of “Democracy Now!,” a daily international TV/radio news hour airing on more than 1,000 stations in North America. She is the co-author of “The Silenced Majority,” a New York Times best-seller. (c) 2013 Amy Goodman Distributed by King Features Syndicate

Letter to the editor

Questions about Hurley Creek watershed project From Frank Gale Creston

Recent news stories on the status of the Hurley Creek watershed project has caused me again to wonder what the status is with the trees along the creek in relation to the new subdivision planned to the west of the creek. Are they going to be left or removed? Common sense would be to let them stay and help with the watershed

project.

My thoughts then turned to the house on Adams street, and its status. Let’s hope that when the new council takes office in January, they will review the project and decide to leave the house where it is. It shouldn’t be too hard to redesign the project, leaving the house where it is and then designating the area to the east of the house as a green area, as a part of the watershed project.

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PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. — In a long and checkered career of finagling to live near water, I have owned a houseboat, two sailboats, stink boats, pontoon boats, canoes, rotten boats and a pirogue. Since the day at the county fair when my father lifted me into a toy boat traveling in circles in impossibly blue water, I have loved boats. Any old boat.

Once I wagged home a beautiful old wooden Stauter Boat carcass that could not be salvaged but became great yard art.

But I have never owned half a boat, until now.

Before light, my BFFs, Greg and Jacob, woke up the neighborhood as they backed a whole boat — my half included — into a narrow driveway that resembles a wooded rabbit run.

Being young fellows with good driving eyes, they had preferred to make the 300-mile journey after midnight while traffic was light.

They stopped once for breakfast, but mostly kept to task and between the ditches.

Expertly, Greg threaded trees going backward as Jacob yelled directions and wildly swung about a flashlight. I simply watched, hoping an uneventful trip didn’t become memorable in the destination

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driveway.

For this boat has a history. It has seen fresh and saltwater. It survived Katrina, though the house it was sitting beside did not. John and Carole lost that lovely seaside cottage and are the owners of the other half of the boat.

My half is a gift from my former husband, Jimmy, who collects boats the way a black sweater draws lint.

He once had a heart episode when this same boat started sinking in an Alabama lake. And while demonstrating an atlatl, an ancient throwing stick, someone nicked the 150 Johnson.

On his way out of town, Greg parked the boat at his work site and watched helplessly as a gawker rear-ended another car while checking out the vessel. As I mentioned, history.

Some might conclude this boat is jinxed. I, however, have never been superstitious, at least not about free boats.

Besides, Jimmy is smart. He knows if you want to unload

half a boat with a questionable past, you present the gift by telephone at happy hour.

“Wow!” the startled recipient will say. “Half a boat? For free? No kidding?”

Only later will the logistics of fetching, mooring, operating and surviving said boat occur to her.

And by then it’s a fixed deal.

You know the old saying. Never look a gift boat in the mouth.

The boat is only partway down the drive, and already I’m imagining an October run to Cat Island.

I’ve been out there only once, decades ago, but the experience was so delightful it’s stayed with me like a puppy dog Christmas. The light on the island comes from some alien source with a special yellow filter that defines clouds and makes green greener and blue bluer.

I’m halfway there in my mind in my half of the boat. *** To find out more about Rheta Grimsley Johnson and her books, visit www.rhetagrimsleyjohnsonbooks. com. (c) 2013 Rheta Grimsley Johnson Distributed by King Features Syndicate

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Elmore, Johnson plan April wedding LUMBERTON, N.C. — Jessica Caitlin Elmore of Hope Mills, N.C., and Samuel David Johnson of Lumberton, N.C., announce their engagement and upcoming marriage.

Elmore is the daughter of Dr. William and Victoria Elmore of Hope Mills, N.C. She graduated from Uni- Samuel Johnson and versity of North Carolina Jessica Elmore at Chapel Hill with a Bach- tometric Clinic in Fairmont, elor of Arts in biology. She N.C. received her doctor of opAn April 5 wedding is tometry degree from South- planned. ern College of Optometry in Memphis, Tenn. Elmore is currently employed at American Eye Care OptoHappy Birthday! metric Centers in FayetteHappy Retirement! ville, N.C. Johnson is the son of Paul and Ann Johnson of Creston. He graduated from Iowa State University in Ames Contributed photo with a Bachelor of Science Infant Jade Sommers is held by her mother Ashley in this five-generation photo. Also pictured, from left, are great- in biology. He received his great-grandmother Lois Rice, great-grandmother Renee Squires and grandmother Tanya Stuva. doctor of optometry degree from Southern College of Ronny Zimmerline of Greenfield, Optometry in Memphis, son of the late Floyd and Dolores Tenn. Johnson is currently Zimmerline, and the stepson employed at Fairmont Op-

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Half can’t make it whole Dear Heloise: My co-worker and I read your column every day in the Erie (Pa.) Times-News. You wrote an article about TORN MONEY (Heloise here: how to replace it). We work at a bank, and you must have more than half of the bill in order to replace the money. Otherwise, you could rip a bill in half and make some cash. Just a friendly reminder. — Donna and Jen, via fax How right you are! And good for y’all for catching a “minor” edit that changed the meaning of the sentence.

The U.S. Treasury Department states that money that is still good is “any badly soiled, dirty, defaced, disintegrated, limp, torn, worn out currency note that is CLEARLY MORE than one-half of the original note, and does not require special examination to determine its value. These notes may be exchanged through your local bank.” A good reminder (as a math major) that my words, “at least half a bill,” did not add up this time! — Heloise COLOR-CODED CARDS Dear Heloise: I have one of those accordion-style wallets, and I could never find the right card without pulling them all out. Then one day

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Horoscope Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2013 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) This is a poor day to make important decisions, although ironically, you will be tempted to do so. Instead, keep things light. Enjoy conversations with siblings and relatives.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Be careful! This is not a good day for major expenditures other than just food for your own personal use. Avoid important decisions. Keep it simple.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Today’s Moon is voidof-course in your sign. This means your creative vibes are hot but your analytical skills are challenged. Avoid important decisions. Enjoy the arts.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Secrets might come out today.

Whatever happens, do not react. Wait until tomorrow to be sure you know what you are doing. Better safe than sorry.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) This is a great day to schmooze with others and enjoy the company of friends, especially in group situations. Agree to nothing important.

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22) You will be talking to parents, teachers, bosses and VIPs today. Puleeze do not volunteer for anything. Don’t accept important projects until tomorrow.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) This is a creative, goofy day.

You want adventure, excitement and something different to happen (nice different, not weird different). Travel plans will be shaky. (Oops.)

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) This is a poor day to make financial decisions or decisions regarding inheritances and how to share something. Wait until tomorrow to be sure and safe.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) This is a great day to schmooze with partners and close friends. Things are loosey-goosey but that’s OK. Postpone important purchases and decisions until tomorrow.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Expect shortages and delays at work today. Just keep to your routine tasks. Do not initiate new things or agree to important decisions (not until tomorrow).

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PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) This is the perfect day to hide at home and read a book or watch TV, if you can swing it. This is a poor day to sign on the dotted line for real-estate deals. Enjoy family discussions, but if they require an important decision, postpone this until tomorrow.

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Giants win EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. —With six losses on their resume, the New York Giants could have been wondering if they would ever win a game this season.

Instead, they searched within to see what they are made of.

“The players and coaches have great pride in what we’re doing,” Eli Manning said Monday night after -- at last -- the team’s first victory, 23-7 over the Minnesota Vikings. “We just had to keep going, get rid of some of the mistakes, and play the way we need to play.”

They were efficient, if not overwhelming, which is all they needed to be against the mistake-prone Vikings (1-5).

The Giants began the season as the team turning over the ball (minus-16 difference) while showing little penchant for playing defense. But against the Vikings, they had three takeaways to one lost fumble.

Adrian Peterson, the league’s MVP last season and a 2,000-yard rusher, was held to 28 yards five days after his 2-year-old son was buried in South Dakota. The man accused in the death was indicted on second-degree murder and manslaughter charges, prosecutors said Monday.

“It was tough sledding.

We couldn’t get anything established up front,” Peterson said.

Price for Reds CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Reds will stay inside the organization and name pitching coach Bryan Price the team’s new manager at a news conference Tuesday, according to reports.

Price will succeed Dusty Baker, who was fired three days after the team was ousted from the postseason in the wildcard playoff by the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Price has served as the Reds’ pitching coach since 2010. Before joining the Reds, he spent 10 years as an MLB pitching coach with the Seattle Mariners and Arizona Diamondbacks.

Reds Triple-A manager Jim Riggleman was the only other confirmed candidate for the job.

Leyland retires The Cincinnati Reds will stay inside the organization and name pitching coach Bryan Price the team’s new manager at a news conference Tuesday, according to reports.

Price will succeed Dusty Baker, who was fired three days after the team was ousted from the postseason in the wildcard playoff by the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Price has served as the Reds’ pitching coach since 2010. Before joining the Reds, he spent 10 years as an MLB pitching coach with the Seattle Mariners and Arizona Diamondbacks.

Reds Triple-A manager Jim Riggleman was the only other confirmed candidate for the job.

“It’s been a thrill,” the 68-year-old Leyland said during a news conference at the ballpark.

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‘Close, not close enough’ Victory slips away from Panthers against Red Oak

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The old saying goes “close only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades.”

Unfortunately, the Creston volleyball team was playing neither horseshoes nor with hand grenades here Monday, as the Panthers fell to Red Oak 2521, 23-25, 25-19, 27-29, 1015.

The Panthers held match point with a 24-23 lead over Red Oak in the fourth game, but couldn’t finish out the set, as the Tigers, ranked fourth in Class 3A, went on to take the set 2927.

“That was discussed after all was said and done,” Creston head coach Polly Luther said. “And that’s something that’s inexperience with winning, not knowing how to close the deal. I’d like to talk it up to because we’re young, but we’ve been playing.

That’s something that mentally we have to figure out. We got close, not close enough.”

The game four loss came as a crushing blow to a Panther team looking for a marquee win over one of the top-tier teams in the rugged Hawkeye 10 Conference, and also looking to finish with a winning regular season record for the second straight year.

In the fifth and final game — a race to 15 — Red Oak took early command, bolting to a 9-2 lead thanks to three straight blocks by 6-1 middle hitter Grace Blomstedt.

But the Panthers didn’t give in, and battled back to

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Creston junior Brenna Baker slides over in front of teammate Jami Sickels to receive a serve in a loss to Class 3A fourth-ranked Red Oak here on Monday. Baker finished the match with seven digs and also served two aces.

make the score 13-10 on a kill by Nicole Haley, forcing Red Oak head coach Angela Montgomery to call a timeout.

The Panthers couldn’t hold momentum coming out of the timeout, however, as Kate Walker drilled back-to-back kills to give

Red Oak the victory.

Natalie Mostek led the Panthers with 13 kills and six solo blocks.

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Mustangs roll MITCHELL, S.D. — No. 1-ranked Morningside rolled over Dakota Wesleyan Saturday, 62-27.

Receiver Alan Smith of Creston played in the game for the Mustangs (6-0). Dakota Wesleyan fell to 4-3.

Sophomore running back Brandon Wegher, the former Bishop Heelan star who has rushed for a team-leading 447 yards, sustained a minor knee injury in the previous week’s 44-3 frolic over Hastings and sat out out Saturday’s game.

Morningside faces crosstown rival Briar Cliff in its next-to-last home game next Saturday.

Storm on TV INDIANOLA — A replay

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Northwest Missouri State defensive end Collin Bevins of Creston (34) chases the ball carrier during Saturday’s game against Pittsburg State in Kansas City’s Arrowhead Stadium. At right is linebacker D.J. Gnader of Lewis Central. Bevins, coming off a foot injury, had two quarterback hurries and a tackle in the 24-15 victory. Gnader had seven tackles and a pass interception as the Bearcats (7-0) handed the Gorillas their first loss of the season.

of Simpson College’s 27-10 victory over Loras College Saturday will be televised on Mediacom’s MC22 channel at 2 p.m. Thursday.

Senior Jared Bevins of Creston would have played in that game, but was withheld after suffering a concussion the previous week in a 14-10 homecoming victory over Central.

Bevins hopes to return to action as a fullback/tight end during this week’s game at Cedar Rapids against No. 21 Coe (5-1, 2-1 conference).

Simpson is now 4-2 and 2-1 in the Iowa Conference.

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nal game, while Dunphy was a key part of the Panther attack throughout the match with eight kills, while also serving three aces. Haley also recorded eight kills.

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Panther JV, freshmen fall to Winterset by identical scores

Sports briefs KANSAS CITY — Second-ranked Northwest Missouri State moved to 7-0 on the season with a come-frombehind 24-15 victory over No. 7 Pittsburg State, handing the Gorillas their first loss of the season.

The Bearcats trailed 15-8 at halftime after Jeff Seybold scored with two seconds before the break. However, the NWMSU defense shut out PSU the reset of the way for the win. Coming off a foot sprain injury, defensive end Collin Bevins of Creston had two quarterback hurries and a tackle for the Bearcats.

Brady Bolles rushed for two second half touchdowns and threw a touchdown pass to Reuben Thomas in the second quarter and the Bearcat defense converted two safeties for the win.

Lewis Central graduate DJ Gnader had seven tackles, one for loss and picked off a pass for the Bearcat defense.

The Bearcats will host Missouri Southern next Saturday at 2 p.m.

Taylor added 10 kills. Angie Sorensen finished with eight kills and two solo blocks with three block assists.

Two other Panther players who made big impacts were Haley and Sydney Dunphy.

Haley stepped up big for the Panthers late in that fi-

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The Creston/O-M JV football team lost at Winterset Monday night 46-6, after the Panther freshmen fell to the Huskies here Friday, with an identical score.

The Panther JV team ended its season with a 1-5 record.

Winterset took a 27-0 lead into halftime, and quickly extended that lead to 40-0 in the second half before Christian Groumoutis returned a kickoff 65 yards for a touchdown, account- Groumoutis ing for Creston’s only score of the game.

Kole Lovely was the leading rusher for the Panthers, while Brody Frain and Seth Thompson alternated possessions at the quarterback position.

Official stats for the game were not available.

“Tonight was a tough way for us to end our JV season,” Creston JV coach Kevin Cooper said.

“Tonight we struggled with some of the things we have all year, and that is just consistency each and every play.”

Freshmen In the freshman game Friday, Panther coach Jon Thomson said Winterset was simply the better team that night. Mistakes hampered Creston/O-M, which fell to 6-2.

“I think that we were just trying to get too

much, too fast,” Thomson said. “We ended up being a little careless with the ball. A few fumbles lost and interception gave the Winterset offense a short field most of the night, and you just can’t do that to that team.”

The Panthers attempted to get back in it after the Huskies had scored three times in less than three minutes, scoring a touchdown on a 5-yard run by Chase Shiltz. But the Huskies kept rolling, amassing 474 yards in total offense.

“We showed that we could score on this team,” Thomson said, “unfortunately it was tough to bounce back.”

The Panthers finish at 4:45 p.m. Friday at Lewis Central.

Freshmen Winterset 46, Creston/O-M 6 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING — Colton Bolinger 15-84, Chase Shiltz 15-66 (1 TD), Jackson Mikkelsen 8-34, Brody Frain 10-24, Steven Stow 3-9, Trevor Marlin 2-5.

PASSING — Brody Frain 4-10-1 for 22 yards.

RECEIVING — Gavin Woods 2-20, Cody Crawford 2-2.

TACKLE LEADERS (solo-assists) — Jackson Mikkelsen 5-3, Colton Bolinger 6-1, Kyle Somers 4-3, Devon Petersen 3-3, Seth Thompson 2-4, Chase Shiltz 3-2, Cody Tanner 3-0, Tom Steinbach 2-1, Gavin Woods 1-2, Dawson Smith 0-2, Keaton Eslinger 1-1.

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Panther JV wins O-M tourney ORIENT — Creston defeated East Union in the championship match of the Orient-Macksburg JV volleyball tournament Saturday, 26-24, 25-20.

Along the way, Creston (18-4-1) defeated Nodaway Valley, Lamoni by identical 21-13 scores and Standon by scores of 21-17, 21-8.

For the day, Ashley Harris had 30 kills and Marie Hood hit 15 kills. Gracie Russell led the team with nine ace serves. Olivia Nielsen had eight and Audrey Fyock added seven.

“Winning a tournament is always great, but winning this last tournament with our seniors felt awesome,”

said Creston coach Jessie McClellan. “Our girls do a really good job of having fun and loving the game, which is great to see as a coach.

Their success is just the icing on the cake!”

Creston finished its JV season Monday night against Red Oak.

CNA photo by JAKE WADDINGHAM

The Creston freshman volleyball team concluded its season Monday against Red Oak. Team members are, front row from left, Mattie Wheeler, Aleisha Larkin, Macy Evans, Morgan Shawler, Michelle Isoas and Jamie Graham. Back row, Cydney Seley, Morghan Frey, Logan Pettit, Cammy Rutherford, Katelynn Ruff, Jennifer Hughes, Katie Powers, Kristie Powers and Ellie Johnston. Not pictured, coach Mike McCabe.

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The Creston junior varsity volleyball team won the Orient-Macksburg Tournament Saturday. Shown from left in front are Josie Sickels, Audrey Fyock, Olivia Nielsen and Ashley Bargstadt. Back row, coach Jessie McClellan, Alyssa Higgins, Ashley Harris, Gracie Russell, Hannah Hood, Marie Hood and manager Tanna Smallwood.

Area volleyball Bluegrass Tourney HUMESTON — Murray finished second at the Bluegrass Conference Tournament here on Thursday, after beating Melcher-Dallas in the semifinals and falling to Grandview Park Baptist in the finals.

The Mustangs rolled past Melcher-Dallas 25-11, 2519, 27-25. They then fell to Grandview Park Baptist 1725, 18-25, 10-25.

“Got defeated in the finals by a very good GVPB team,” Murray head coach Jerry Shields said. “They controlled us at the net. Still an end to a very good regular season.”

Hannah Barber collected 29 kills in the two matches, while also serving 23-of-25 with five aces and going 27-of-

28 on serve receive. Cheyanne Ashby finished with 12 kills, while Megan Oswald added 10.

Madison Gonseth finished with four blocks, while Jade Lecy and Ashby each recorded three blocks.

Kate Patton served 28-of30 with three aces and set 48 assists for the Mustangs, which finish the regular season 24-3. McKenzie Case led the team with 16 digs and Oswald added nine.

The Mustangs return to action tonight at home against Lamoni in regional play.

CBTJ Quad SHENANDOAH — Southwest Valley went 0-3 at the Council Bluffs Thomas Jefferson Quad here on Thursday.

The Timberwolves lost 2521, 24-26, 15-17 to Thomas Jefferson before falling to Council Bluffs Abraham Lincoln 17-25, 15-25 and ending the day with a 13-25, 23-25 loss to Shenandoah.

“We started off playing well against CBTJ and built some decent leads, but then would start playing flat and non-aggressive, and would let them back in it,” head coach Lindsay Wetzel said. “We have to be able to side-out or get that pressure point when we need it.”

Marie Palmer finished with nine kills and two blocks against Thomas Jefferson, while Caitlyn Damewood set 13 assists and Kelsie Kinman served 18-of-20 with nine aces. Sierra Sleep had a teamhigh 14 digs.

Against Abraham Lincoln, Palmer and Sydney Maynes each had five kills to lead the team. Casaundra Currin finished with a team-high six assists.

Palmer had six kills and Maynes added five against Shenandoah.

Damewood set eight assists. Sleep served 7-of-7 with one ace. Kinman finished with a team-high seven digs.

The Timberwolves open regional play next Tuesday against either Mount Ayr or Central Decatur.

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B game Creston/O-M 0, Denison-Schleswig 0 Rushing — Dalton Bierle 4-45.

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A game Denison-Schleswig 20, Creston/O-M 12 Rushing — Kolby Tomas 23-106, 1 TD. Passing — Jaden Driskell 2-6 for 64 yards, 1 TD. Receiving — Evan Jacobson 2-64, 1 TD. Tackles — Tomas 11, Trevor Downing 7, Blake Sevier 7, Kelby Luther 5, Dustin Merritt 5.

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back and forth with JV, varsity, JV, varsity, and we went with those two over the weekend and they stepped up and did a good job there,” Luther said.

“With them, it’s all mental.

They have to know how good they are and know that they can do that. By golly, they went out tonight and they did some great things.”

Hanna Luther set 43 assists for the Panthers and served 19-of-20 with four aces.

Creston played a much more competitive match against the Tigers Monday than it did over the weekend at the Winterset Tournament.

Red Oak defeated the Panthers 25-22, 25-18 in the Winterset Tournament on Saturday. Just two days later, the Panthers found themselves one point away from knocking off the rated Tigers.

“I knew we would come in here and play a lot tougher than we did at Winterset,” Luther said. “I knew how bad they wanted it. In practices, they’ve been working their tails off. Those girls wanted to be in the gym last night and hit the ball around, and that says something about them. It says something about their work ethic and where they want to be.”

Prior to the match, two Panther senior players and one senior manager were honored in a senior night ceremony.

CNA photo by SCOTT VICKER

Creston sophomore Sydney Dunphy sets the ball over the net as a pair of Red Oak blockers form a wall in front of her during a five-set Red Oak win over the Panthers here on Monday.

Senior players honored were Audrey Fyock and Olivia Nielsen, while Shelbi McIntosh was honored as a senior manager.

“Great kids,” Luther said. “I’ve said that about the whole team — I just have great girls to work with. You talk about two senior leaders — they’re just phenomenal kids.

Not just on the court or in school, but outside of school, they’re just great people.”

The Panthers finish the regular season with a record of 12-13 and a 2-8 mark in the rugged Hawkeye 10 Conference.

Creston returns to action next Monday at Glenwood in the opening round of Class 4A regional play.

Creston statistics Serving (aces) — Haylee LaMasters 12-12, Hanna Luther 19-20 (4), Natalie Mostek 14-15, Sydney Dunphy 19-21 (3), Brenna Baker 14-15 (2), Alli

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also ran for a touchdown.

Hunter Simpson passed for 129 yards for two touchdowns in the balanced Panther attack.

“Offensively we wanted to come out early and put pressure on them through the air and I thought we did that,” said co-coach Anthony Donahoo. “Hunter is very smart and puts a ton of work in throughout the week and was rewarded.

It all started up front with our offensive and defensive lines, though. Those boys do a great job, and even though we lost the B game, our kids battled all

A game Creston/O-M 42, Denison-Schleswig 16 Rushing — Kylan Smallwood 11-143, 3 TD; Dale Boyer 3-14, 1 TD; Bryce Fitzgerald 1-15; Tristan Travis 2-27.

Passing — Hunter Simpson 5 for 129 yards, 2 TD. Receiving — Walker Patterson 4-64, 1 TD; Fitzgerald 1-65, 1 TD. Tackles — Travis 4, Beau Barncastle 4.

Sacks — Barncastle 1.

Fumble recovery — Barncastle 1.

B game Denison-Schleswig 12, Creston/O-M 6 Rushing — Barncastle 8-27, 1 TD; Jeffrey Dillenburg 1-2; Jacob Davis 1-1.

Passing — Barncastle 2 for 20 yards.

Receiving — Dillenburg 1-10, Chris Perry 1-10.

Tackles — Tony Perry 5, Isaac Davis 5.

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Thomsen 15-15 Attacks (kills) — Natalie Mostek 13, Jenna Taylor 10, Sydney Dunphy 8, Angie Sorensen 8, Nicole Haley 8 Blocks (solo-assists) — Natalie Mostek 6-0, Angie Sorensen 2-3, Jenna Taylor 1-2, Nicole Haley 0-1 Setting (assists) — Hanna Luther 43 Digs — Natalie Mostek 15, Jami Sickels 12, Haylee LaMasters 11, Alli Thomsen 8, Brenna Baker 7.

Junior varsity The Creston JV volleyball team fell to Red Oak in three sets here on Monday.

Ashley Harris led the team with eight kills, while Josie Sickels had four digs and Alyssa Higgins finished with six ace serves.

“I couldn’t have asked for better leaders this year,” Creston JV coach Jessie McClellan said.

“Audrey and Olivia come to practice every day and set a good example for our younger girls — not only on the court, but they get

good grades, stay out of trouble and are respectful to others. To me, they are the prime example of kids we want to send out into the real world. I hope they know how valued they are by our entire team. What a great season for all of us. I had so much fun with all of our girls.”

The Panther JV team finished the season with an 18-5-1 record.

Freshmen The Creston freshman team fell to Red Oak 1625, 17-25, 5-25, 14-15.

“The kids battled to the end,” Creston freshman coach Mike McCabe said.

“They came a long way this season, really improved their skills. The offseason will be important in order to continue progressing.”

The Panther freshmen finish the season with a 0-21-1 record.

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Prairie View is also now taking applications for part time first and second shift medication aide with full time potential.

If you love working with older adults in a team environment with flexible hours, please apply online at www.midwest-health.com/careers If you have questions please contact Gloria Rink, RN at 641-782-3131.

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Machine Operators & General Production Workers Local manufacturing company is seeking skilled machine operators and machine tenders to work in Maryville, Missouri.

Must have an eye for quality. Also seeking general production workers to perform a variety of jobs including shipping, receiving, Q/A, Q/C and improvements. Must be able work 8 hours daily, 6 days a week.

• Pay: up to $10.90 per hour • 1st shift, 2nd shift, 3rd shift • Hours: 1st shift: 7am to 3pm 2nd shift: 3pm to 11pm 3rd shift: 11pm to 7am • Overtime: scheduled Saturdays Apply at www.workatfocus.com or call 660-562-4600

Creston News Advertiser Tuesday, October 22, 2013

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For Rent

3 BEDROOM HOME in Creston, 306 N. Vine, $475/mo. plus deposit and utilities, no pets, 515-401-6616.

3-BEDROOM 2 BATH mobile home on 3 acres, set up for horses by Greenfield, $700/month +$700 deposit and utilities, references required, 402-721-2313, leave msg.

FOR SALE OR RENT: 3 bedroom house, also 2 bedroom apartment, 641-202-1560 Cash, Cows, Corn, Cars- You’ll find them all in Classified Ads. 782-2141.

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.

Looking for Work?

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New Today LARGE 2 BEDROOM apartment in Corning, $500/month, all utilities included, 641-2021630.

LARGE 3 BEDROOM apartment with laundry in Corning, $800/month, all utilities paid; 641-202-1630.

1 BEDROOM APARTMENT 803 W. Adams, all utilities included, $400/mo. plus deposit, no pets, 515-401-6616.

2 STORY 3 BEDROOM house in Creston, $650/mo., plus utilities, stove, refrigerator washer/dryer furnished, references and deposit required, 515-393-0617.

Sun. Oct. 27- 11:00AM Lenox, IA. Furniture & Antiques, Tools, Toys & Misc. for Beverly Stream. Auctioneers: Jack Kretzinger, Dan Kretzinger, Tony Douglas.

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

NOW HIRING:

Fall Agronomy Personnel Creston, IA

for work in our agronomy department.

Some extended hours and weekends.

Competitive Wages Driver’s License and Drug Screening Required We operate a drug free environment.

Contact:

Mike Merchant • 641-782-1905

CONSTRUCTION HELP NEEDED Find BIG Savings When You PlaceYour Ad in the Classifieds!

641-782-2141 ext. 239

For Rent

REMODELED LARGE CLEAN efficiency apartment, stove, refrigerator furnished, bath and full kitchen, 641-344-2242.

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

— Gavilon is an equal opportunity employer —

LOOKING FOR A GREAT PLACE TO GROW YOUR CAREER? We have an immediate opportunity at our Creston, IA location:

APARTMENTS FOR RENT in Afton: nice efficiency, $350/mo.; nice 2-bedroom apartment, $475/mo.; stove/refrigerator furnished, references required, washer/dryer on premises, 641-3445478.

641-782-2141 Ext. 239

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Gleeson Constructors & Engineers, L.L.C. is accepting applications for the following positions: Construction Laborers-$12.00 Industrial Carpenters—$17.00 Iron Workers—$17.00 Certified Welders—$17.00 Concrete Finishers— $17.00 Certified Crane Operator— $25.00 Please apply in person only with Gleeson Superintendent Todd Hamilton at the jobsite trailer located at:

Part Time Teller

1027 Jimmy Dean Ave. Osceola, IA 50213

For a complete listing of all our available positions and job descriptions, and to apply online, visit us at www.GreatWesternBank.com/Careers

PRIOR CONSTRUCTION EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED

Are you looking to BUILD A CAREER in the service industry?

Pizza Ranch of Creston is currently developing a LEADERSHIP TEAM. Members must be motivated, energetic, honest, reliable, customer focused, and committed to excellence.

Flexible schedule including nights and weekends is required. Pay based on experience and qualifications.

Apply at pizzaranch.com (select Careers; select Creston; select Asst. General Manager).

Applicants must apply online

Post Offer Pre-Employment Drug Testing & E-Verify Required Gleeson Constructors & Engineers, L.L.C. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

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Creston Nursing & Rehab Center is looking for a

Full-time Night RN Nurse

Inserter Position Opening Creston Publishing Company has a part-time inserter position available in our mailroom.

If you are interested in making a difference in the lives of our residents please contact:

Jessica Seitz, DON

Creston Nursing & Rehab Center

VERY NICE 2 BEDROOM home, full basement, 1 car garage, large yard NE Creston, no pets or smoking on premises, $800/mo., 641-3446228.

1001 Cottonwood, Creston, IA

641-782-8511 EOE

Must be able to work flexible hours, Monday through Friday. Job responsibilities include putting printed advertising materials into our papers, stacking papers, bundling papers, helping package all products for delivery and distribution.

We are looking for a reliable team player.

Must be able to move/lift 35-pound bundles of newspapers/preprints for extended periods of time.

Position requires repetitive lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods. Position also requires the ability to work under deadline pressure and to follow detailed instructions.

Interested candidates can please stop in and fill out an application or send their resume to: Creston Publishing Company Attn: Rose Henry PO Box 126 503 W. Adams Street Creston, IA 50801

EmployEEs wantEd!

Creston Publishing Company is a Drug Free Employer. Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen, background check and physical.

Have you worked with hay bales in the past 5 years?

Do you have the will to learn & comprehend what you have been taught?

Are you currently employed but looking for something different?

Advance Services has multiple manufacturing opportunities & we are looking for motivated people. training available!

We have nEw insurance available to our employees with no waiting period! $50.00 referral Bonus! Attendance & Safety Incentives!

Apply TodAy!

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Help Wanted Michael Foods, Inc. in Lenox, Iowa, has immediate opportunities for employment on 1st, 2nd & 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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hoME SERVICES DIRECToRY Find the right people for the job, right here.

is currently accepting applications for MAINTENANCE MECHANICS for our 2nd and 3rd shift operations. Employee will be responsible for performing equipment repairs, inspections, information research, and general plant maintenance.

Must have a minimum of 2 years previous maintenance experience in a manufacturing facility. Experience with baggers and scales is a plus. Familiarity with computers and strong electrical and mechanical knowledge/experience is required. Welding and fabrication experience a plus. Must be able to read schematics and have the ability to use test equipment including voltmeters and ampmeters.

Candidates with PLC knowledge preferred. Must be willing and able to work overtime as needed including weekends. Excellent wage and benefit package.

Send resume or apply in person to:

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Assembly Workers Local manufacturing company is looking for skilled, motivated and fast pace individuals to work in Maryville, Missouri. Must be able to work 8-10 hour days, 6 days a week • Pay: up to $10.75 per hour • 1st shift • Hours: Monday – Friday: 7am – 3pm • Overtime: 1-2 hours daily & scheduled Saturdays Apply at www.workatfocus.com or call 660-562-4600

Roofing

Ruth R. Long, CPA-CFP. Complete accounting, financial planning, consulting, electronic filing and tax services for business or individuals.

Reasonable fees. 620 1/2 New York Ave. 641-782-7CPA (7272)

RooF-TECh INC., Residential -metal and asphalt roofing. Commercial seamless fluid applied membranes.

FRee estimates, call 800-289-6895 or 641-782-5554 or go online at www.rooftech.us.

Backhoe & Bulldozer

Siding & Windows

KINKADE INDUSTRIES INC. Complete backhoe service with extra reach bucket. Sanitary systems, basements, crawl spaces, dig footings with trencher or hoe. Free estimates. Eb Knuth, 641-782-2290; 641-202-2012.

You’ll find yourself with space to spare and money to burn when you sell your stuff in the Creston News Advertiser Classifieds.

Ferrara Candy Company

Attention: Human Resources 500 Industrial Parkway, Creston, Iowa 50801

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641-782-2141 Ext. 239

AUCTION THUNDERBIRD CAR PARTS Thurs, Oct. 24 • 9:00 AM

328 Eastview Place, Osceola, IA CARS: 1964 Ford Thunderbird vin 4Y837166793, 2 door; ’59 Thunderbird Pace car, 4 ever made, 3 sp. on column, lower gear, 4th made, disassembled / Large Qty. of CAR PARTS: Thousands Ford Thunderbird car parts: Hoods, Doors; Trim; Headlights; (3) Complete Engines, FE & Y. Continue to watch our website.

TERMS: Cash or letter of credit from your bank to guarantee your check. A 10% buyers’ premium applies to all purchases.

HILPIPRE AUCTION CO WATERLOLO, IA 319-235-6007 www.hilpipre.com

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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.

Specializing in sewer, water & tile Replacelines! New construction and repairs, wESTMAN wINDowS. Creston & Afton areas. Tom McGuire ment windows tilt for easy cleaning and rebates bays, bows, sliders, etc.

641-344-0530.

Any custom size and shape, 30+ in Creston. I sell, service and Computer Repair years install, for no-pressure estimate call VINE STREET CoMPUTER SoLU- Charlie westman 641-782-4590 or TIoNS. 1205 North Vine Street, 641-344-5523.

641-780-5760 12 years experience. Reasonable & Quality PC bowMAN SIDING & wINDowS. All repair and tutoring. major brands of vinyl and steel siding, Traco and Revere thermal Consignment Store Heartland, replacement windows. Recipient of Too GooD To bE ThREw. the Revere Premium Renovator Award.

114 N. Maple, Creston, IA Mens, Seamless guttering and Leaf Relief Womens, Childrens Clothing & Home gutter covers. 33 years of continuous Decor. Tue.-Fri. 10AM-5:30PM, Sat. reliable service in Southwest Iowa, free estimates, 641-322-5160 9AM-2PM 515-473-1126 or 1-800-245-0337.

Glass QUALITY GLASS Co. Automotive, Storage home, business and farm.

Commercial lock service and ShARP’S SELF-SToRAGE Boats, trailer sales. hwy 34 East, in records, inventory, furniture.

Creston 641-782-5155 You store it, lock it, take the key. Industrial Park, Creston, Plumber 641-782-6227.

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.

Tree Service MINERS TREE SERVICE. Tree Removal, Trimming, Stump Grinding, fully insured. Free estimates.

Justin Miner, 712-621-4847.

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Creston News Advertiser Tuesday, October 22, 2013

‘The Boys Next Door’ Alliant Energy Trees Forever program sees 28th grant planted in community since 1992 to be presented at Corning Opera House During the week of Oct. 15, the Southwestern Community College Agriculture Department and Creston FFA Chapter students planted 28 evergreens and 37 deciduous trees valued at $10,005 on the SWCC college campus and at McKinley Park and the arboretum located on the Greater Regional Medical Center campus. The trees were secured through Alliant Energy’s Trees Forever program.

The Trees Forever program encourages community tree plantings for energy efficiency and environmental awareness throughout Iowa.

Alliant Energy-IP&L provides funding to organizations that can match the grant through in-kind services, labor, or monetary means. Trees Forever administers the program and provides technical and onsite assistance.

Community volunteers plan and choose sites, select species, order trees, and enlist community volunteers.

Since the start of Alliant’s Trees Forever program in 1989, more than 1.1 million trees have been planted in communities across Iowa.

Tree planting efforts since 1992 have seen the Creston FFA membership and Southwestern Community College agriculture students (since 2010) plant 2,902 deciduous trees, 656 evergreen trees and 786 shrubs valued at $534,740 in 101 landscaping projects.

The local FFA chapter has also provided the community with 106,300 evergreen and deciduous seedlings to establish windbreaks and

CORNING — The Corning Opera House Cultural Center will present the play “The Boys Next Door” by Tom Griffin Nov. 1-3 with performances at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and a Sunday afternoon matinee at 2 p.m.

The storyline takes place in an apartment complex in New England, where four mentallyhandicapped men, Arnold, Lucien, Barry and Norman, live under the supervision of a firm but “burned out” social worker named Jack (Andrew Bardole).

Norman (Jeff DeYoung) works in a doughnut shop, can’t resist the sweet treats and takes tremendous pride in his keys.

Lucien P. Smith (Jim Heaton) has the mind of a 5 year old, but imagines he is a great reader.

The insecure ringleader Arnold (Burton Heaton) is the hyperactive, compulsive chatterer, and, while Barry (Scott Hite) is a brilliant schizophrenic, he is also devastated by the rejection of his brutal father and fantasizes he is a golf pro.

Scenes are mingled with the “little things” of daily life, that become momen-

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Gavin Leith and Brooke Thelen prepare to set a Serviceberry tree in an augured hole.

The local FFA chapter planted 21 deciduous trees and eight evergreens in the arboretum at Greater Regional Medical Center Oct. 16.

wildlife habitats.

According to Galen Zumbach, who was the Creston FFA advisor from 1977-2010 and currently an instructor at SWCC, “The Trees Forever” grants have directly resulted in the planting of 1,689 deciduous and 628 evergreen trees worth $206,172.00 since 1992.”

This fall’s planting was one of 28 grants the Creston FFA Chapter has been awarded through Alliant Energy’s Trees Forever program.

During the past school year, Zumbach prepared and secured two grants worth $17,737 through Alli-

ant Energy’s Trees Forever program. The two grants saw 13 evergreens and 38 deciduous trees planted on the SWCC college campus, at McKinley Park and on the high school campus in April, and 28 evergreens and 37 deciduous trees planted on the SWCC college campus, at McKinley Park and the arboretum located on the Greater Regional Medical Center campus last week.

An Alliant Energy “Trees Forever” grant was recently submitted by Zumbach and, if approved, Creston will see trees valued at $10,000 planted on the Creston High School/Middle School, SWCC campuses, Southern

Prairie YMCA and McKinley Park. Trees Forever will notify the successful grant applicants January 2014.

“The impact our tree planting projects has on our community might not be obvious today, but it is something future generations will come to appreciate,” said Creston FFA Chapter Advisor Kelsey Bailey.

“Our chapter is proud of our long standing relationship with Alliant Energy and its Trees Forever program,” said current chapter president Lane Miller. “The impact Alliant Energy has had on Creston is easily seen as one drives through our community.”

tous and oftentimes funny, interspersed with moments of great poignancy, that remind the audience, everyone wants to love, laugh and find meaning in their time on earth. Some scenes use adult language.

Other cast members are Mr. Hedges (Liam Ray), Mrs. Warren (Lisa Allison), Sheila (Deena Moore) and Mr. Klemper (Brian Peterson).

The play is directed by Jeff DeYoung, assistant director is Beth Waddle, producer is De Heaton, and the sound/lighting technician is Andrew Heaton.

Tickets at the door are $12 for adults and $8 for students, or purchase in advance at $10 for adults and $6 for students.

Advance tickets may be purchased from cast members, State Bank of Brooks, or Corning Chamber in the Lauvstad Building or by calling the opera house at 641-418-8037.

The play is presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc., New York.

For more information about the opera house, see the website at www.CorningOperaHouse.com, its Facebook page or email corning.oh@gmail.com.

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